New ME Society in North East Yorkshire
Sept 29, 2021 12:44:21 GMT
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Post by clifford on Sept 29, 2021 12:44:21 GMT
Like just about every club and society over the last 18 months has been effected by the social restrictions placed upon us all during the Covid pandemic. So, it may come as a surprise that plans are being developed to establish a new model engineering society in North Yorkshire; with opportunities to have a working association with the Wensleydale Heritage Railway, that operates between Scruton in the Vale of Mowbray to Redmire, in the spectacular Yorkshire Dales.
Plans are currently at an early stage. However; these are already supported by access to land for the development of facilities, the potential of track to begin building a combined 5” and 7 ¼” gauge layout, access to meeting facilities, and the logistical opportunities association with the Wensleydale Railway can bring.
Further potential opportunities for members will include options to become a Member of the Wensleydale Railway Association (Trust) Ltd., and the chance to volunteer at the Wensleydale Heritage Railway. Membership will also offer regular editions of the Wensleydale Railways’ magazine, ‘Relay’; along with discounted travel on normal timetabled trains.
The societies founder, Cliff Almond, is no stranger to establishing new societies: having been the founding member of the very successful East Somerset Society of Model & Experimental Engineers and was their first Chairman. He has also held the honorary posts of Secretary and Committee Member at two other Societies.
The society will be known as the Wensleydale Model Engineering Society (WMES); as welcomes enquiries for member from anyone interested in any facet of model engineering.
Anyone interested in joining the society are invited to email Cliff Almond at:
clifford.almond@gmail.com
