East Riding of Yorkshire Model Show 2016

[Bigkev]

Aw Shucks, I'm blushing now.............

Anyway, just to let you know that Avid Reader have again booked tables at the show. Thanks to Justin for his continued support at our show, we all look forward to seeing him and his crew at the show.

Now what essential books do I need............................?

Bigkev

[Bigkev]

Hi All,

Sorry to announce that at the moment we will not be having R/C flying models at the show. The East Coast Yorkshire Flyers have decided not to attend due to a reduction in their membership numbers.

I am actively looking at an alternative display, and will post any news here.

Bigkev

[Bigkev]

Hi Chaps,
Just to update you on a couple of items for the show.
I am pleased to say that Kinuko Ketley and Tom will be supporting us and attending the show once again with their normal vast collection of second hand models for sale. We look forward to seeing them.
Also I have a large display of a 1/72nd scale Aircraft Carrier and associated aircraft booked into the show. This display is over 5m long and comes on its own purpose built trailer.

The Show Steering Group is having an on site meeting with Driffield Showground on Monday 4th April to discuss the shows progress to date and sort out any issues that need attention from last years show.
So far we are well on track with exhibitors and traders.

Finally 'Show Dragon' gave us a nice mention in Scale Aircraft Modelling this month, so that can only be good for us. Also the IPMS Events page now has the show listed, as promised.

Bigkev   

[Bigkev]

Hi All,
Just a quick update. Tyridium Models  have confirmed their attendance again this year, also I am glad to let you know that Coastal Craft Models have also confirmed they are attending. We are grateful of their support and look forward to seeing them at the show.
In addition we have now got a very good selection of clubs/SIG's attending, and are fast approaching capacity. I will be doing a list of attending Clubs/SIG's and posting here in next few days.
To assist with space, we are looking at the possibility of hiring a marquee, which if proceeded with would be situated adjacent to the Pavilion/hard standing area.
Lighting, so far we have not got this sorted, but have a few idea's to improve things and a few contacts to pursue.
I will let you know any news on this in due course.
Cheers,
Bigkev
 

[Bigkev]

Hi All,

Well things have moved on at a pace, and we have now filled all the space available within the Pavilion.

Here is list of the Clubs and SIG's that have requested space at show.

IPMS Bridlington and Wolds
IPMS Stafford
IPMS Rotherham
USAF SIG
Airfix AMSIG
Canberra SIG
Spitfire SIG
York and District Model Club
144 SIG
IPMS Cleveland
16mm Narrow Gauge Railway
Tyneside Independent Modellers
IPMS UK
IPMS Barnsley
Russian Wheels and Tracks SIG
1/72 Aircraft Carrier Display
IPMS Keighley
IPMS Langley Moor
Washington Model Club
South Tyne Model Club
Tornado SIG
Peter Hall Ship Models
IPMS Coventry and Warwick
Bridlington and Wolds Model Boat Society

The Traders attending are:-

Little Cars (Modelling Tools.co.uk)
Halifax Modellers World
Coastal Craft Kits
Avid Reader
Tyridium Models
Kinuko Ketley (2nd hand Kits)
R. Leach  (private book seller)
MAN Models

The hall floor plan has been are drafted and only needs some fine tweaking.
The lighting is still under review.
Confirmation to all Clubs and SIG's will be sent out at end of July.
Confirmation to all Traders will also be sent out at end of July.

As you can see we are well underway, and thanks go to the other members of the Show Steering Group for their assistance and input. Also big thanks to all the club members who have offered their time freely for the show weekend.
I will be presenting a briefing at the August Club meeting for members prior to show weekend.

Bigkev

[Bigkev]

Hi All,
Just to let you know progress to date.
All confirmation letters to Club's and SIG's have been sent out.
Traders will be sent out end of this week.
Hall Plan finished.
We are re-looking at the possibility of having a Marquee for the outside exhibits. The Showground have only been able to provide 3 Gazebo's this year as opposed to 8 last year.
This means that the outside display may need to be relocated, to enable it to be fixed in place and tethered down, again the situation is fluid.
ID and food voucher labels will be produced next week for those assisting in the running of the show.

A briefing will take place at the August meeting to bring everyone up to speed on what will be happening over the show weekend.
Cheers,
Bigkev

[zak]

Great stuff.

[Wizzel]

Sounds like everything is well under control and we are in safe hands. 

[MSea]

I know you will have them at the meeting but just in case -- posters and flyers to hand out in Beverley etc.

[Bigkev]

Hi Msea,
Yes, will have some with me for distribution. Thanks for reminding me.

Also, can confirm All trader packs now posted out.
ID and meal vouchers printed off.
Bigkev

[Bigkev]

Hi All,
Well only 2 weeks to go now.

Our club display......................... Still not heard from 11 members regarding wanting to display or not. If I have not heard from you by the 26th August, I will assume that you will NOT be requiring space on club table to display.

Otherwise, things are fully on track.
Cheers,
Bigkev

[Bigkev]

Hi All,

For those of you who kindly replied to my request about displaying on the club stand at 'Our Show' I have now replied and indicated you will all have about 2ft x 2ft of space to display. (though this is subject to some discretion as some members have indicated that they require less than this).

Thankyou to all of you who took time to reply.
Cheers,
Bigkev

[Bigkev]

Hi All,
The Marquee is being erected on Friday teatime, and Andy is coming down at same time to set the spot lights in the Pavilion to where we require them.
I will have the keys for the showground gates and Rix Pavilion for then.
Not long to go now.......................
Only six more sleepie's
Bigkev

[zak]

Can't wait, but baby sitting before that.

[MSea]

Only 6 more sleepie's !!!!!
Seeing as I am STILL on the naughty list - will "Father Kevin Christmas" let me go to the show ??
If not I feel another cartoon coming on - and that will definitely keep me on the naughty list.