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Post by teakfreak on Jan 17, 2007 21:28:45 GMT
I have just got home from the AGM of the Salisbury & District MES. The society has just 14 members so could do with more if there are any readers of this board who are in the Salisbury area. It has its own 3-1/2" & 5" gauge track at Winterslow. Club meetings are held at 19.30 on the third Wednesday of the month at the Memorial Hall in Porton (just up the hill from the entrance to the Porton Garden & Aquatic Centre) or give the club treasurer, Matt Fallon a call on 01722 329919 if interested in joining. I'm the most recent recruit and can vouch for the fact that they are a decent bunch!
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Post by Shawki Shlemon on Jan 18, 2007 3:47:46 GMT
I would if I was close but OZ is a long way away. That was a joke . I think it is a great idea to advertise for your club on this site as there is over 1000 members and personally I strongly advice people close to the area and not members of any club to give it a try.From my experience being a member in a club is a plus to the hobby.  |
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Post by spurley on Jan 18, 2007 7:21:09 GMT
Hi All I agree with Shawki, there are lots of plusses being in a club. The overriding one, for me anyway, is to have one's boiler inspected, documented and certified as safe to operate. The advantages of this are that you can then take your pride and joy to other tracks in the knowledge that it should meet their requirements and be accepted. In general clubs will insure the locomotive whilst in operation and again save you the cost! The resale value of your steam engine; loco, stationary plant or traction engine, will be enhanced as buying a boiler fully certificated keeps everyone right. There is more advice and ways of doing things than can have a large stick shaken at them, you just have to pick out the solution that sounds right for your knowledge, skill, equipment and wallet! Most clubs will have a monthly meeting where a guest speaker will attend, these can come from trade or industry and very often come along with 'gizzits' or discounted items for members. Not only mercenary but you get to mix with fellows of similar interest and ilk as oneself. You can always have a pint on the way home too Cheers Brian |
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Post by Uzzy on Jan 18, 2007 7:35:28 GMT
I have for a few years thought of taking the plunge and joining a local club. I am lucky I have two within travelling distance from home, and I have two New Year resolutions one is to do more in the workshop ( I have started ) and two is to join one of the clubs, just not sure which one. Sorry to say it will not be S & D MES.
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Post by John Lee on Jan 18, 2007 17:54:34 GMT
I have for a few years thought of taking the plunge and joining a local club. I am lucky I have two within travelling distance from home, and I have two New Year resolutions one is to do more in the workshop ( I have started ) and two is to join one of the clubs, just not sure which one. Sorry to say it will not be S & D MES. Likewise have only very recently taken the plunge, I should have done it years ago. There is a thread running on here about this modeleng.proboards20.com/index.cgi?board=meclub&action=display&thread=1121637923 so why not post your positive or negative experiences about the various clubs on that thread, or in that area. Informative for all methinks John |
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