2010 Diary Dates

Event Dates for your Diary
If you know of any confirmed Maritime related events and you would like us to include them please let us know either by e-mail mmi@traplet.com  or post to The MMI Editor, PO Box 4239, Shepton Mallet, BA4 9AQ.  We need the Date, Venue, Organiser/who to contact and crucially an Email/Website address and/or a Telephone number. 

JANUARY

JANUARY 8 to 17
London International Boat Show
Now in its 55th year attracting 155,000 visitors a year held at the ExCel Exhibition Center, One Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London, EX16 1XL or visit the Website: www.londonboatshow.com

JANUARY 22 to 24
London Model Engineering Exhibition
13th Great Year - Alexandra Palace - A Capital Day Out.  The South's Largest Model Engineering & Modelling Exhibition. Contact Meridienne Exhibitions, Leamington Spa, Tel: 01926 614101.  Website: www.meridienneexhibitions.co.uk


FEBRUARY

FEBRUARY 12 to 14
Brighton Model World
Brighton Exhibition Centre, Kings Road, Brighton, Sussex. General model show with wide variety of modelmaking and toys, wargames and other attractions. Contact Tel: 01273 290131. Websites: www.brightonmodelworld.com / www.brightoncentre.co.uk

FEBRUARY 13
Model Show & BMFA Flying Display
Fleet Air Arm Museum Yeovilton Somerset.  For further details Tel: 01935 842638

FEBRUARY 27/28
Leeds & Bradford Model Boat Club Ltd
The forth Marine Modelling Exhibition is being held at Yeadon Town Hall.  The usual trade and club stands and competitions in various classes, judging Saturday, presentations Sunday. Café both days. Further information from Margaret Barnes, 37, Northwood Crescent, Idle, Bradford. BD10 9HU. Tel: 01274 611581 or Email:  idlebern@blueyonder.co.uk Website:  www.leedsbradfordmodelboatclub.co.uk

FEBRUARY 28
Mutual Model Boat Clubs Bring & Buy Sale.
Crimble Croft Community Centre, Aspinall Street, Heywood, Lancashire. OL10 4HL. The site is accessible to all and full facilities are available. Please come along and support this well established event, opens at 10.30 am. Contact the Events Secretary Kevan Winward Tel: 01706 868616 or Mob: 07803975089 or Email: chairman@mutualmodelboatsociety.org.uk

FEBRUARY 28
The Grange at Midhurst 28th Modellers Exhibition
Grange Leisure Centre, Bepton Road, Midhurst, West Sussex. GU29 9HD. 10am to 5pm. Boats, Planes, Trains etc. Tel: 01730 816841


MARCH

MARCH 6/7
Liskeard Model Society's 30th Annual Model Exhibition 2010
Liskeard School, Callington Rd, Liskeard, Cornwall. 10.00 – 5.00 each day. Contact: David Brown Tel: 01579 343096

MARCH 7
Waterline Ship Enthusiasts meeting
Theale Village Hall (near Reading); Tel: Dave on 02392 352383 or Email:  dave.willcocks@ntlworld.com

MARCH 28
Waterline Ship Collectors meeting
Welton Village Hall (Ryland Road, Welton LN2 3LU, near Lincoln); Tel: Tim on 01522 524672, Email: convoy@photrek.co.uk


APRIL

APRIL 4
Dolphin Model Boat Club Free Sailing Regatta
Orpington, just off of Kent Road by the A224 Cray Avenue. BR5 4.  Start 10.00. Contact via Email: dolphinmodelboatclub@live.co.uk or the Website: www.dolphinmodelboatclub.com  Any Questions Contact Margaret Tel: 01689 834896

APRIL 10 (Sat)
U.K. FOOTY RACING
Frensham Pond. Open meeting. Contact: David Hawkins 01252 713 290

APRIL 10/11
Northants Model Makers
Will be holding the Model-Ex 2010 at Windmill Primary School, Raunds, Northamptonshire. 10 till 5 on Saturday and 10 till 4 on Sunday.
See our website for more details and latest news, Website: www.northantsmodelmakers.org.uk

APRIL 10/11               
The Second biggest North East Model Boat Show 2010
Temple Park Centre, John Reid Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear. NE34 8QN. Saturday10am till 5pm. Sunday10am till 4pm 
Contact: A Model World, Tel: + 44 (0)1606 891999. Fax: + 44  (0)1606 892541.  Email: info@amodelworld.co.uk 

APRIL 11
Bury Metro Marine Modelling Society, Clarence Park Lido. BL9 6NG
Charity Fun Day in aid of the Armed Forces Heroes Fund. Contact: Graham Young 07930836778

APRIL 11
Tug Towing for teams of two tugs
Balne Moor MBC at Kingfisher Pond. Start 10.30. Contact I. Wallett, 4 West View Avenue, Redhill Castleford. WF10 3AQ. Tel: 01977 517172

APRIL 11
Electra Fast Electric Race Venue
Willen Lake, Milton Keynes. For more information Email: mark.shipman@ukonline.co.uk  Tel: 01865 617484. Website: www.electrafying.com

APRIL 11   
Model Thames Sailing Barge Match
Herne Bay Herons, War Memorial Park, HERNE BAY,  Kent,10am start. For further information contact: Mrs B Watts, 18 Crossways, S. Croydon, Surrey. CR2 8JL or the AMBO/MTSBC Website: www.modelbarge.info

APRIL 17
Dolphin Model Boat Club Night Free Sailing Regatta
Orpington, just off of Kent Road by the A224 Cray Avenue. BR5 4.  Start 19.00. Contact via Email: dolphinmodelboatclub@live.co.uk or the Website: www.dolphinmodelboatclub.com  Any Questions Contact Margaret Tel: 01689 834896

APRIL 17 (Sat)
U.K. FOOTY RACING
Watermead. Open meeting. Contact: Clive Bardell 01296 580 607 http://watermeadmodelboatclub.piczo.com/findingus?cr=4&vsrc=search_google&linkvar=00004

APRIL17/18
South West Model Engineering, Model Making & Hobbies Exhibition
Royal Bath and West Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset.  Contact Nationwide Exhibitions. Tel: 0117 9071000. Website: www.nationwideexhibitions.co.uk

APRIL 18
Bury Metro Marine Modelling Society, Clarence Park Lido. BL9 6NG
Fast Electric Races. Contact: Paul Heaton 01942 522342

APRIL 24
The Fifth South West Ship Show
Parish Wharf Leisure Centre, Portishead. Bristol. BS20 7DD. 10Am to 4pm. For more information. Tel: 01275 846178. Website: www.coastalshipping.co.uk

APRIL 24/25
Bridlington Model Boat Society Fun Weekend
Further information can be obtained from Ian Phillips Tel: 01262 675769 or Email: Ianfastboyslim@aol.com

APRIL 25
Reserve Collection Open Day
Fleet Air Arm Museum, Yeovilton, Somerset,10.00am – 4.00pm  Only open twice a year, many previously unseen artifacts and seaplane lighters. contact Jon Jefferies 01935 842638

APRIL 25
Scale Steering. MPBA Qualifier
Balne Moor MBC at Kingfisher Pond. Start 10.30. Contact I. Wallett, 4 West View Avenue, Redhill Castleford. WF10 3AQ. Tel: 01977 517172

APRIL 25     
Scale Sail In
Phoenix Marine Model Club, Silvermere Golf & Leisure Centre, Redhill Road, BYFLEET, Surrey. 10am start. For further information contact: Richard Chesney, 49 South Avenue, Thorpe Lea, EGHAM, Surrey. TW20 8HQ or the AMBO/MTSBC Website: www.modelbarge.info


MAY

MAY 1/2
A Festival of Model Boating
Beale Park, Pangbourne. Contact Richard Howard. Tel: 0118 984 5207

MAY 2
MPBA scale steering plus the Paul Wigglesworth memorial trophy.
To be held at the Peter Pan Park, Pickering Road Hull. Contact Dave Allen 01482 833848 or Email: westhullms@hotmail.co.uk

MAY 2
EDINBURGH MBC START of SEASON
Inverleith Pond 12 noon start. New Boat of the Year competition (Embc members only). Steering and Docking competition(all comers). Website:  www.edinburghmodelboatclub.org or Email: secretary@edinburghmodelboatclub.org  Tel: 0131-551-4637

MAY 2    
Model Thames Sailing Barge Match
Model Boat Show, Child Beale Wildlife Park, Upper Basildon, Pangbourne, Berkshire. Show starts at 10am. For further information contact:
Mrs B Watts, 18 Crossways, S. Croydon, Surrey. CR2 8JL or the AMBO/MTSBC Website: www.modelbarge.info

MAY 3
Model Boat Show, Appledore
It is being held at the Appledore Life Boat House, Appledore. Further details from Richard Tel: 01237 478187

MAY 9
Waterline Ship Enthusiasts
Meeting at the Explosion Museum Priddys Hard, Gosport, Hants; Tel: Dave on 02392 352383 or Email: dave.willcocks@ntlworld.com

MAY 9
Dolphin Model Boat Club Free Sailing Regatta
Orpington, just off of Kent Road by the A224 Cray Avenue. BR5 4.  Start 10.00. Contact via Email: dolphinmodelboatclub@live.co.uk or the Website: www.dolphinmodelboatclub.com Any Questions Contact Margaret Tel: 01689 834896

MAY 9
Electra Fast Electric Race Venue
Elmbridge, Surrey. For more information Email: mark.shipman@ukonline.co.uk  Tel: 01865 617484. Website: www.electrafying.com

MAY 9
Model Thames Sailing Barge Match
The Model Pond, Esplanade Park, MALDON, Essex. 10am start. For further information contact: Mrs B Watts, 18 Crossways, S. Croydon, Surrey. CR2 8JL or the AMBO/MTSBC Website: www.modelbarge.info

MAY 15
The Mobile Marine Models 'Bonanza'  Manufacturer's Market
FREE show ... FREE Parking ... FREE Entry ... Burger Bar.... Limited caravanning / camping available, on site.  For more information go to the Website: www.mobilemarinemodels.com   or Tel: 01522 730731.

MAY 15 (Sat)
U.K. FOOTY RACING
Bournville. Open meeting. Contact: Bill Green 0121 7054 478, Website: www.bournville-mypb-club.org.uk/page4.htm

MAY 16             
Bury Metro Marine Modelling Society, Clarence Park Lido. BL9 6NG
Bring and Buy Sale. Free tables, model boat related items only please. Car park, refreshments, toilets. Contact: Graham Young 07930836778

MAY 16
The Midland Model Lifeboat Show 2010
Baggeridge Country Park, Gospel End, Sedgley, Dudley. DY3 4HB. Further Information can be found at Website:  www.lifeboatmodels.co.uk/modellifeboatshow.htm  or by contacting John Owen on 01384 233268. Robert Smith on 01384 861104.

MAY 16
Southport Model Boat Club Open Day
Model Boat Pond in Rotten Row, Southport. Organiser and contact is Les Thurgeson Email: lesthurgeson@hotmail.co.uk. Tel: .01704 870927.  Mob: 07976251627

MAY 16
Toy Boat Regatta
Venue: The North London Society of Model Engineers, Church Lane, Colney Heath, near Hatfield. Gates open 9am to play, general public are allowed in from 2pm. Contact: Trevor Smith 01749 812406. Email:  jsmthy@hotmail.com

MAY 23
Kirklees Model Boat Club Steam Convention
Wilton Park, Bradford Road, Batley, WF 17. For up to date information visit the Website: www.kirkleesmodelboatclub.org.uk/index.htm

MAY 30
Dolphin Model Boat Club Free Sailing Regatta
Orpington, just off of Kent Road by the A224 Cray Avenue. BR5 4.  Start 10.00. Contact via Email: dolphinmodelboatclub@live.co.uk or the Website: www.dolphinmodelboatclub.com  Any Questions Contact Margaret Tel: 01689 834896

MAY 30
EDINBURGH MBC FUNDAY
Inverleith Pond 12 noon start. No competitions just lots of models boats on the water. Website: www.edinburghmodelboatclub.org or Email: secretary@edinburghmodelboatclub.org  Tel: 0131-551-4637

MAY 30     
Model Thames Sailing Barge Match
Cygnets MBC, Mote Park, MAIDSTONE, Kent. 10am start. For further information contact: Mrs B Watts, 18 Crossways, S. Croydon, Surrey. CR2 8JL or the AMBO/MTSBC Website: www.modelbarge.info

MAY 30
U.K. FOOTY RACING
Mid Thames. Open meeting. Contact: Richard Merrills-Brown 0118 961 2658, Website:  www.mtmbc.co.uk/Main%20Pages/howtofindus.htm


JUNE
 
JUNE 6             
Bury Metro Marine Modelling Society, Clarence Park Lido. BL9 6NG
Grand Open Day. An exhibition and demonstration of model boats and ships including on the water demonstrations of scale, fast electrics, submarines, sail and steam. Car park, refreshments, toilets. Contact: Graham Young 07930836778

JUNE 6
MPBA scale qualifier.
To be held at the Peter Pan Park, Pickering Road Hull. contact Dave Allen 01482 833848 or Email: westhullms@hotmail.co.uk

JUNE 6
Electra Fast Electric Race Venue
Althorne, Essex. For more information Email: mark.shipman@ukonline.co.uk  Tel: 01865 617484. Website: www.electrafying.com

JUNE 12 (Sat)
U.K. FOOTY RACING
Clevedon. Open meeting Footy Fiesta. Contact: Andy Trewin 01934 824 766, Website: www.clevedonmodelboatclub.co.uk/contact.asp

JUNE 13
Stevenage Model Boat Club Fun Day Regatta 
Fairlands Valley Park, Six Hills Way, Stevenage, SG2 OBL. For more information contact Bernard Hitchcock on 01438 869268 or Roland
Duffett on 01438 362012 – Mobile 07889 312508.

JUNE 13    
Model Thames Sailing Barge Match
Southwater Dabblers Model Boat Club, Southwater Country Park, nr Horsham, W. Sussex. 10am start. For further information contact: Mrs B Watts, 18 Crossways, S. Croydon, Surrey. CR2 8JL or the AMBO/MTSBC Website: www.modelbarge.info

JUNE 19/20
The Northern Model Boat Show (C.A.D.M.A.)
South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum, Dakota Way, Airborne Road, Doncaster. DN4 5EP. Two Shows in one! 10am – 4.30pm both days. Contact: A Model World, Tel: + 44 (0)1606 891999. Fax: + 44  (0)1606 892541.  Email: info@amodelworld.co.uk 

JUNE 20
Dolphin Model Boat Club Free Sailing Regatta
Orpington, just off of Kent Road by the A224 Cray Avenue. BR5 4.  Start 10.00. Contact via Email: dolphinmodelboatclub@live.co.uk or the Website: www.dolphinmodelboatclub.com Any Questions Contact Margaret Tel: 01689 834896

JUNE  20            
Bury Metro Marine Modelling Society, Clarence Park Lido. BL9 6NG
Fast Electric Races. Contact: Paul Heaton 01942 522342
 
JUNE 20
The National Model Lifeboat Rally has found a new home.
The event will be held at Etherow Model Boat Club, Stockport, Manchester. All enquiries should be made to Chris Guttridge. Tel: 0161 406 0932

JUNE 20
Electra Fast Electric Race Venue
Elmbridge, Surrey. For more information Email: mark.shipman@ukonline.co.uk  Tel: 01865 617484. Website: www.electrafying.com

JUNE 20   
Model Thames Sailing Barge Match
Chantry Model Club, Bluewater Retail Park, DARTFORD, Kent. 10am start. For further information contact: Mrs B Watts, 18 Crossways, S. Croydon, Surrey. CR2 8JL or the AMBO/MTSBC Website: www.modelbarge.info

JUNE 26/27
Wings & Wheels Model Spectacular
North Weald Airfield, Nr Epping, Essex, England. All enquiries should be directed to The Show Organiser, Designaction Limited, PO Box 49, Winchcombe, Cheltenham, Glos, GL54 5XF. Tel/fax: 01242 604126. Mobile 07836 297168. Email: jane@wingsnwheels.net
 

JULY

JULY 4
Scale Steering. MPBA Qualifier
Balne Moor MBC at Kingfisher Pond. Start 10.30. Contact I. Wallett, 4 West View Avenue, Redhill Castleford. WF10 3AQ. Tel: 01977 517172

JULY 4
Electra Fast Electric Race Venue
Moat Park, Maidstone, Kent. For more information Email: mark.shipman@ukonline.co.uk  Tel: 01865 617484. Website: www.electrafying.com

JULY 4   
Scale Sail In & Model Thames Sailing Barge Match
Hove Model Yacht Club, Hove Lagoon, HOVE, W. Sussex. 10am start. For further information contact: Mrs B Watts, 18 Crossways, S. Croydon, Surrey. CR2 8JL or the AMBO/MTSBC Website: www.modelbarge.info

July 4th    
Scale Sail In & Model Thames Sailing Barge Match
Hove Model Yacht Club, Hove Lagoon, HOVE, W. Sussex. 10am start. For further information contact: Mrs B Watts, 18 Crossways, S. Croydon, Surrey.  CR2 8JL or the AMBO/MTSBC Website: www.modelbarge.info

JULY 10/11
SWAMBC Weymouth International Maritime Modelling Festival.
Contact Barrie Stevens 01749 343017.  Including both days the Model Thames Sailing Barge Match, O.M.R.A. etc

JULY 10/11   
Model Thames Sailing Barge Match
Radipole Lake, WEYMOUTH, Dorset. Event starts 10am. MTSBC Barge Match start 10.30. In association with SWAMBC  and the Weymouth International Maritime Model Festival. For further information contact: Richard Chesney: 49 South Avenue, Thorpe Lea, EGHAM, Surrey. TW20 8HQ or the AMBO/MTSBC Website: www.modelbarge.info

JULY 11
Waterline Ship Enthusiasts meeting
Theale Village Hall (near Reading); Tel: Dave on 02392 352383 or Email: dave.willcocks@ntlworld.com

JULY 11
Dolphin Model Boat Club Free Sailing Regatta & Lifeboat Charity day
Orpington, just off of Kent Road by the A224 Cray Avenue. BR5 4.  Start 10.00. Contact via Email: dolphinmodelboatclub@live.co.uk or the Website: www.dolphinmodelboatclub.com Any Questions Contact Margaret Tel: 01689 834896

JULY 11
Kirklees MBC Open  Day
Wilton Park, Bradford Road, Birstall, Batley, WF17 8JH. 10 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. For more information see Website: www.kirkleesmodelboatclub.org.uk or contact Stan Reffin by phone 0113 2675790.  

JULY 11   
Model Thames Sailing Barge Match
The Model Pond, Esplanade Park, MALDON, Essex. 10am start. For further information contact: Mrs B Watts, 18 Crossways, S. Croydon, Surrey. CR2 8JL or the AMBO/MTSBC Website: www.modelbarge.info

JULY 18           
Bury Metro Marine Modelling Society, Clarence Park Lido. BL9 6NG
Warship Day including Auxillary Vessels and Submarines. Car park, refreshments, toilets. Contact: Graham Young 07930836778

JULY 18
Toy Boat Regatta
Venue: The North London Society of Model Engineers, Church Lane, Colney Heath, near Hatfield. Gates open 9am to play, general public are allowed in from 2pm. Contact: Trevor Smith 01749 812406. Email:  jsmthy@hotmail.com

JULY 25
Waterline Ship Collectors meeting
Welton Village Hall (Ryland Road, Welton LN2 3LU, near Lincoln); Tel: Tim on 01522 524672 or Email: convoy@photrek.co.uk

JULY 25
Tug Towing for teams of three tugs.  Each team will sail a single, double and triple course
Balne Moor MBC at Kingfisher Pond. Start 10.30. Contact I. Wallett, 4 West View Avenue, Redhill Castleford. WF10 3AQ. Tel: 01977 517172

JULY 25
EDINBURGH MBC FUNDAY
Inverleith Pond 12 noon start. No competitions just lots of models boats on the water. Website: www.edinburghmodelboatclub.org or Email: secretary@edinburghmodelboatclub.org  Tel: 0131-551-4637

JULY 25    
Model Thames Sailing Barge Match
Chantry Model Club, Bluewater Retail Park, DARTFORD, Kent. 10am start. For further information contact: Mrs B Watts, 18 Crossways, S. Croydon, Surrey. CR2 8JL or the AMBO/MTSBC Website: www.modelbarge.info

JULY 25
U.K. FOOTY RACING
Cotswold. Open Meeting. Contact: David Wilkinson 01793 771 460, Website: www.cotswoldmyc.com/map.html
 

AUGUST

AUGUST 1
Dolphin Model Boat Club Free Sailing Regatta
Orpington, just off of Kent Road by the A224 Cray Avenue. BR5 4.  Start 10.00. Contact via Email: dolphinmodelboatclub@live.co.uk or the Website: www.dolphinmodelboatclub.com  Any Questions Contact Margaret Tel: 01689 834896

AUGUST 8         
Bury Metro Marine Modelling Society, Clarence Park Lido. BL9 6NG
Fast Electric Races. Contact: Paul Heaton 01942 522342
 
AUGUST 8
MPBA scale qualifier.
To be held at the Peter Pan Park, Pickering Road Hull. Contact Dave Allen 01482 833848 or Email: westhullms@hotmail.co.uk

AUGUST 8
Electra Fast Electric Race Venue
Althorne, Essex. For more information Email: mark.shipman@ukonline.co.uk  Tel: 01865 617484. Website: www.electrafying.com

AUGUST 8   
Model Thames Sailing Barge Match
Broomfield MPBC, Broomfield Park, N. London. 10am start. For further information contact: Mrs B Watts, 18 Crossways, S. Croydon, Surrey. CR2 8JL or the AMBO/MTSBC Website: www.modelbarge.info

AUGUST 14 (Sat)
U.K. FOOTY RACING
Wicksteed Park. Open meeting Footy Nationals. Contact: Peter Jackson 01327 843 932

AUGUST 15      
Bury Metro Marine Modelling Society, Clarence Park Lido. BL9 6NG
Tug Day. If you have got one bring it and tow with it. Towing demonstrations by experts who will show you how it's done. Car park, refreshments, toilets. Contact: Graham Young 07930836778
 
AUGUST 15
Southport Model Boat Club Open Day
Model Boat Pond in Rotten Row, Southport. Organiser and contact is Les Thurgeson Email: lesthurgeson@hotmail.co.uk. Tel: .01704 870927.  Mob: 07976251627

AUGUST 22
Dolphin Model Boat Club Free Sailing Regatta
Orpington, just off of Kent Road by the A224 Cray Avenue. BR5 4.  Start 10.00. Contact via Email: dolphinmodelboatclub@live.co.uk or the Website: www.dolphinmodelboatclub.com  Any Questions Contact Margaret Tel: 01689 834896

AUGUST 22
Rose Regatta. Mix of scale steering and tug towing. East v West
Balne Moor MBC at Kingfisher Pond. Start 10.30. Contact I. Wallett, 4 West View Avenue, Redhill Castleford. WF10 3AQ. Tel: 01977 517172

AUGUST 22
EDINBURGH MBC REGATTA
Inverleith Pond 12 noon start.  Competitions for those who want them, including Steering and Docking. Website: www.edinburghmodelboatclub.org
or Email: secretary@edinburghmodelboatclub.org  Tel: 0131-551-4637

AUGUST 22 
Model Thames Sailing Barge Match
Herne Bay Herons, War Memorial Park, HERNE BAY, Kent. 10am start. For further information contact: Mrs B Watts, 18 Crossways, S. Croydon, Surrey. CR2 8JL or the AMBO/MTSBC Website: www.modelbarge.info

AUGUST 28/29
The Birchwood Model Boat Show
Birchwood Leisure Complex, Benson Road, Birchwood, Warrington. WA3 7PQ. Saturday 10am till 5pm. Sunday 10am till 4pm.
Contact: A Model World, Tel: + 44 (0)1606 891999. Fax: + 44  (0)1606 892541.  Email: info@amodelworld.co.uk 


SEPTEMBER

SEPTEMBER 3 to 10 (Fri to Fri)
Unity Model & Hobby Break, Brean Sands, Somerset.
Catering for Planes, Trains, Cars, Scale Boats, Yachts, Helicopters and a variety of Crafts.  For further information/booking contact: www.hru.co.uk Tel: 01278 751235. Modellers activities contact: Barrie Stevens 01749 343017

SEPTEMBER 5  
Bury Metro Marine Modelling Society, Clarence Park Lido. BL9 6NG
End of season Open Day, includes big ships and scale sail. Everybody welcome. Car park, refreshments, toilets. Contact: Graham Young 07930836778

SEPTEMBER 5
Electra Fast Electric Race Venue
Elmbridge, Surrey. For more information Email: mark.shipman@ukonline.co.uk  Tel: 01865 617484. Website:  www.electrafying.com

SEPTEMBER 5
EDINBURGH MBC SAILDAY
Inverleith Pond 12 noon start. Large gathering of model boats with a leaning towards yachts of all types and sizes! Suitable for deep keel yachts (weather permitting!). Website: www.edinburghmodelboatclub.org or Email: secretary@edinburghmodelboatclub.org Tel: 0131-551-4637

SEPTEMBER 12
Dolphin Model Boat Club Free Sailing Regatta
Orpington, just off of Kent Road by the A224 Cray Avenue. BR5 4.  Start 10.00. Contact via Email: dolphinmodelboatclub@live.co.uk or the Website: www.dolphinmodelboatclub.com  Any Questions Contact Margaret Tel: 01689 834896

SEPTEMBER 12
Kirklees MBC Warship/Navy Day
Wilton Park, Bradford Road, Birstall, Batley, WF17 8JH. 10 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. For more information see Website: www.kirkleesmodelboatclub.org.uk or contact Stan Reffin by phone 0113 2675790. 

SEPTEMBER 12
MPBA Ship Handling for teams of three tugs.  Each team will sail a single, double and triple course
Balne Moor MBC at Kingfisher Pond. Start 10.30. Contact I. Wallett, 4 West View Avenue, Redhill Castleford. WF10 3AQ. Tel: 01977 517172

SEPTEMBER 12    
Model Thames Sailing Barge Championship Finals
Cygnets MBC, Mote Park, MAIDSTONE, Kent. 10am start. For further information contact: Mrs B Watts, 18 Crossways, S. Croydon, Surrey.  CR2 8JL or the AMBO/MTSBC Website: www.modelbarge.info


OCTOBER

OCTOBER 2
Dolphin Model Boat Club Free Night Sailing Regatta
Orpington, just off of Kent Road by the A224 Cray Avenue. BR5 4.  Start 19.00. Contact via Email: dolphinmodelboatclub@live.co.uk or the Website: www.dolphinmodelboatclub.com  Any Questions Contact Margaret Tel: 01689 834896

OCTOBER 3
EDINBURGH MBC END OF SEASON SAIL
Inverleith Pond 12 noon start.  Steering and Docking competition. Website: www.edinburghmodelboatclub.org or Email: secretary@edinburghmodelboatclub.org  Tel: 0131-551-4637

OCTOBER 9 (Sat)
U.K. FOOTY RACING
Southwater. Open meeting - Cadenhead Trophy. Contact: Nick Burdon 01903 501 538

OCTOBER 10
Waterline Ship Enthusiasts meeting
Theale Village Hall (near Reading)Tel: Dave on 02392 352383 or Email:  dave.willcocks@ntlworld.com

OCTOBER 10
Tug Towing for teams of three tugs.  Each team will sail a single, double and triple course. Teams drawn out of a hat.
Balne Moor MBC at Kingfisher Pond. Start 10.30. Contact I. Wallett, 4 West View Avenue, Redhill Castleford. WF10 3AQ. Tel: 01977 517172

OCTOBER 16/17
The Blackpool Model Boat Show
The Norcalympia Hall, The Norbreak Castle Hotel, Queens Promenade, Blackpool. FY2 9AA. Saturday 10am till 5pm. Sunday 10am till 4pm. Contact: A Model World, Tel: + 44 (0)1606 891999. Fax: + 44  (0)1606 892541.  Email: info@amodelworld.co.uk 

OCTOBER 24
Dolphin Model Boat Club Free Sailing Regatta
Orpington, just off of Kent Road by the A224 Cray Avenue. BR5 4.  Start 10.00. Contact via Email: dolphinmodelboatclub@live.co.uk or the Website: www.dolphinmodelboatclub.com  Any Questions Contact Margaret Tel: 01689 834896

OCTOBER 30 (Sat)
U.K. FOOTY RACING
Burton on Trent. St Modwen Trophy. Contact: Peter Hubbard 07754058872


NOVEMBER

NOVEMBER 12th -14th
International Model Boat Show
Warwickshire Exhibition Centre, Fosseway, Nr Leamington Spa CV31 1XN tele 01926 614101, Website: www.meridienneexhibitions.co.uk

NOVEMBER 28
Waterline Ship Enthusiasts meetingWellow Village Hall (off A36 near Romsey); Tel: Dave on 02392 352383 or Email:  dave.willcocks@ntlworld.com