Bob and Pauls BIG Haydock event

[CookieOldParticipant @cookieold]

Thanks for the Link Bob , Looking forward to see her at Haywood.

Dave

[The Long BuildParticipant @thelongbuild]

As this seems to now be the main thread for the Model Boat Convention at Haydock Park Racecourse, some details just in case..

Currently 29 Clubs, 22 Traders and 6 Individual and charitable stands, including our very own Paul & Bob Abell

The Model Boat Convention 2014

Theme : Naval Vessels & Submersibles

Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th August 2014

at

Haydock Park Racecourse
Newton-le-Willows Haydock
WA12 0HQ

Hundreds of models on display under cover with Specialist Trade Stands
Model Boat & Model Boat material and equipment traders.
Children's activities, including 'have a go' and outside activities

Clubs and Individuals Exhibiting

£6.00 for Adults
Children (under 5 free) 5 to 16 £2.00

Saturday 23rd August 2014 10.00am – 5.00pm
Sunday 24th August 2014 10.00am – 5.00pm

Refreshments and snacks available on site.

FREE Parking Disabled Facilities

For further details contact Mrs Jean Barlow e-mail [email protected]

Clubs and traders already confirming, see the website for updates.

http://www.modelboatconvention.co.uk

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Thank you, TLB

Paul will be very pleased with your words………..

"Our very own Paul and Bob Abell"

He is so looking forward to show, as I am too

He has already missed his Daughter's Wedding last Saturday, due to health problems

Cruel world

Bob

[The Long BuildParticipant @thelongbuild]

Sorry to hear that, hope he has picked up a bit..

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Hi Larry

Bob has been worried about me because I have got pleurisy but thankfully I am on the mend and getting up to speed sorting out the display boards and brochures for Haydock.

Paul

[mike farrellParticipant @mikefarrell21522]

Hi Paul You cannot keep a good one down .Anyone who beats pleuricy has a degree of resilience so nothing will beat you easily As many looking forwards to seeing all yours and Bobs models .Michael

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

I am really looking forward to Haydock as I get to meet everyone and to resolve some unfinished business.

I hope that people wont be disappointed with the Thor that will be on display as it is only a semi working prototype and as such is very rough around the edges.

Paul

[David WooleyParticipant @davidwooley82563]

Hi Paul No worries there . Together with Bob you are accomplishing something different . That's what make our hobby so interesting .

Dave Wooley

[Dave_PParticipant @dave_p]

Posted by David Wooley on 07/08/2014 19:28:17:

Hi Paul No worries there . Together with Bob you are accomplishing something different . That's what make our hobby so interesting .

Dave Wooley

Hear Hear!

[lnvisiblemanParticipant @lnvisibleman]

I have learnt so much from Laurel & Hardy that I am going to do my utmost to do the 250 mile round trip to Haydock on the Saturday just to say thanks.

Mike ( and that proves that I really am totally cracked ! )

[lnvisiblemanParticipant @lnvisibleman]

I may have the wrong pair of comedians there but it's near enuff

[CookieOldParticipant @cookieold]

Hi Mike , It will be great to see ya at Haydock , I have not got a clue how Batman and Robin are going to fit all there boats into the Batmobile , No silly me they will have designed and made a Batvan knowing them 2 HA HA . Paul and Bob i echo David Wooley comments.What you 2 have acheived is a credit to you both.

Dave ( cookie )

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Thank you, Colour Sergeant Mike, for even thinking about driving 250 miles!

And thank you, Cookie for your kind words

We look forward to meeting you chaps and others at the Haydock show……Hope you are not disappointed?

Many thanks

Paul Temple and Dick Barton…….Ha! Ha!

[Colin BishopModerator @colinbishop34627]

I would very much like to attend but it is around 4 to 5 hours driving each way including a chunk of the M25 and the highway horrors around Birmingham so I will probably have to settle for the reports.

Colin

[Dave MilbournParticipant @davemilbourn48782]

I am entrusting the ACTion part of Component Shop's stand there to Iain Lewis, on his own with it for the first time. Liz and I have a family "do" that weekend so any and all reports back of Iain's performance will be good for a laugh!

Dave M

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

We are a little disappointed that Colin and Dave M can't make it to the show this year

We will create an interesting thread on the subject, when we get back, complete with a nice selection of visitors photos and a report for the absent friends

Ratman and Bobbin…….That's a new one!

[Colin BishopModerator @colinbishop34627]

Bob, I have never been to Haydock simply because it is really too far and an unpleasant drive to boot, not to mention the expense. The Warwick show is only a few weeks later and I can do that in a day.

Colin

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Colin

Driving is no fun these days

I wouldn't fancy driving to Sandown Park or Warwick either!

The Etherow club organise coach trips to the long distance shows

I once went to the Model Engineer Exhibition in London from Manchester in a taxi!……….As a club member was a taxi driver, it was lovely

Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Only a week to go.

The boats are all ready, the brochures are done and the display boards are finished all I have to do is complete the video package and burn some designs onto CDs.

Got a debt to settle which has to be done face to face, I am quite looking forward to this as I've wanted to repay this members kindness for a few months.

Hoping to see all of my online chums.

Paul

[CookieOldParticipant @cookieold]

Hi All , Back from cumbria now went to Windermere model boat clubs pond only to find they have been shut down by the council according to a local resident thats a shame , anyway cant what it next Saturday.

Dave

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

I am selling a couple of boats that will have finished their fundraising work and can be picked up at Haydock after the show.

Both boats will be on display at Haydock so they wont be available until after the event.

SeaSpray (as built by Dave M) Hull and superstructure, twin shafts+props & rudders. No Motors No Electronics £90

Red Leader (prototype) Triple motors, shafts+props & rudders, Action Electronics equipment. No receiver No transmitter. This boat has never been sailed. £150

PM me if interested

Paul

Edited By Paul T on 18/08/2014 13:59:12

[The Long BuildParticipant @thelongbuild]

Not Many Sleeps to go…

A full list of the Clubs , Traders , Individuals and Charitable displays and their location within Haydock Park Race Course can be found on the website using this link.

**LINK**

Also food is available in the Country Kitchen, Located in the Horseshoe Suite as well as light Refreshments in the weigh In Bar.
See link for Menu.

**LINK**

And not forgetting the very Popular ( For those given permission, to purchase I have Not  &nbsp   or sell Items in the Model Boat Chandlery which is located in the Sports Bar.
 

 

Edited By The Long Build on 18/08/2014 22:04:45

[Gareth JonesParticipant @garethjones79649]

Where are The Vintage Crew going to be? (Kim Holland and myself)

Gareth

[Kimosubby ShipyardsParticipant @kimosubbyshipyards]

Same question from me, Gareth, it appears that the posted list of locations "with all Clubs, Traders, Individuals and Charitable displays " is not actually correct or complete. Perhaps there's another room missed from the list?

We could take Paul and Bob's spot by getting there early…….my boat gets in about 12:30 to Heysham so could be at Haydock by opening time.

I've sent out questions to organisers, would welcome answers from anyone in the know?

Kim

PS know its your thread, but some info would be nice, please.

[Kimosubby ShipyardsParticipant @kimosubbyshipyards]

Here's the answer – direct from Arthur – someone has erred!

Those Clubs and individuals (6) missing from the floor plan currently being shown this morning are, in fact, accommodated in the FINAL FERLONG Bar, which is on the first floor. This location has been missed from the list of display rooms, so please, after calling in on Paul and Bob, pop up and see us too.

I'm informed the website will be corrected shortly (if he survives.)

Kim (and Gareth, Elizabeth and Theresa)

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