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Post by Deleted on Oct 4, 2008 16:46:36 GMT
Derby & District Model Club was founded in 1996 following a conversation with master modeller Brian Fawcett shortly after writing an article about him and the new Scammell Pioneer and Tank Trailer he had just mastered for Accurate Armour. The club at its peak had over 30 members, some attending from as far away as Sheffield and Leeds. But over the past couple of years, we have seen the usual six or so members turning up on a regular basis. It didn't help losing our long term venue earlier in the year, 'The Bell' at Cromford, and we were without a home for over 4 months, before being offered refuge at the community centre just down the road. I would like to invite modellers living in the Derbyshire area, especially Chesterfield, Matlock and Buxton, if you're looking for a model club in your area, you'll find a friendly home at Cromford. I would also ask past members to attend the next meeting which will be on Friday November 7th at the Cromford Community Centre, Cromford. We usually start to congregate around 19.30, so, if you're thinking of attending, you can send me an email at: ipmsukwebmaster@btinternet.comWe have booked space at SMW 2008 and have an interesting and varied display planned, but after that, if attendances continue to fall, I shall have no alternative but to concede to the inevitable and disband the club. Please come along to the next meeting, you'll be made really welcome.
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Post by Radish on Oct 17, 2008 7:42:37 GMT
Sorry to hear about that, Nick. Falling numbers and a change of venue was the reason Burton Branch folded about 15 years ago. Sometimes people don't want to leave the home at nights.
But there's plenty of modellers out there! Good luck on recruiting some new ones!
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Post by seangb on Oct 22, 2008 23:54:43 GMT
Hi Nick So sorry to hear about this sad news I seriously hope that more people will join your club as this would be such a shame to see your club go If there's anyway I can help anyway I have sent you a PM
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