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8 May 2011 at 22:57 #30553
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The Model Boat Convention – 27th & 28th August 2011

Due to completely unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances the Show has had to leave Birchwood Park. The owners are redeveloping the restaurant in such a way that the available space will be considerably reduced and the layout will also be compromised. Also, this redevelopment work is currently scheduled to be carried out over the August Bank Holiday period. After a great deal of consideration and consultation with the Manageress at Birchwood, and with much regret all round, we feel that the Convention has no alternative but to leave.

However, we have been extremely fortunate in finding an alternative venue, a mere seven miles up the road, in Haydock Park Racecourse. This venue is easily accessible from the M6, Junction 23 and is well signposted. There is ample parking, has substantial good quality space suitable for our needs, and if we wish to use the 1st floor facilities excellent provision of lifts.

The Holiday Inn is located right next door, and there are Premier Lodges, a Thistle and a Ramada Hotel close by.

Currently our only problem is the provision of sailing water. We will have the ‘kids’ pool as used at Birchwood, and are investigation the provision of a larger temporary pool, as unfortunately there is no natural water available at the venue. We will advise you of progress on this issue ASAP.

We do hope you will feel able to join us at Haydock Park Racecourse.

For further information or responses to queries please ring 01492 583433 or 07789 348817 and speak to Jean Barlow.

How to get to Haydock Park
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http://www.haydock-park.co.uk/finding-us

By Road: Haydock Park is located one mile from Junction 23 of the M6 and is well signposted. Cars and coaches should enter the course from the A49, the main car park being accessed for the A580 East. Please note there is a speed limit of 15mph on the Racecourse Drive and car park

By Rail: The nearest train stations is Newton Willows on the Manchester (Piccadilly) to Liverpool (Lime Street) line. On the main London to Glasgow line the nearest stations are Warrington and Wigan, both approx. 8 miles from the course. Ring 08457 48 49 50 for further information

By Public Transport: Use either the 620 (St. Helens to Bolton via Ashton & Haydock) or the 320 (St. Helens to Wigan via Ashton and Haydock). Ring 0870 608 2608 for further information.

Steve Booty
Chair, The Model Boat Convention Committee

http://www.modelboatconvention.co.uk
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8 May 2011 at 22:57 #7640
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The Show by Modellers for Modellers
14 June 2011 at 00:29 #31022
The Long Build
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With this show getting ever nearer

The “Model Boat Chandlery” will again operate to satisfy the needs of modellers wishing to sell either their model boats or indeed any associated items at a hobby trading post.

The goods will be sold on the following basis, the choice of the options being left to the modeller: –

A daily display fee of £3 an item, whether the item is sold or not (payable in advance each day). Items less than £10 in value = £1

Please find a downloadable form here…

http://www.modelboatconvention.co.uk/page3.php

The Model Boat Convention is a non-profit organisation, run by Volunteers. From the excess funds generated from the 2010 show we were able to make a donation of £500 to the RNLI, £300 to the MacMillan Nurses, and £200 to the Hoylake 1810 Memorial Fund This was to raise funds for a Statue to commemorate the 1810 lifeboat disaster at Hoylake.

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2 September 2011 at 00:21 #31708
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A few Pictures from the Convention Held at the new Location Of Haydock Park Race course..

With over 580 Models on Display from 23 clubs, 17 traders the weeknd was a great success.

It was nice to finaly meet Paul Freshney, who was also Guest of Honor.

Please visit the Conventions Website to view many more pictures from the weekend.

http://www.modelboatconvention.co.uk

Also a little Video of The Ribble MBC playing Pollux Tug Football.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEWUW0Cqypo

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