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Twitter changes outside our control

We are aware that our tweets are no longer appearing here. This has impacted other sites too and is due to a change made at the Twitter end which appears to have cut the feed link. We are looking into the issue and whether there is a workaround available.

First batch of layouts for 2025 announced

A further step towards the 2025 Show is the first update to the Layouts for 2025 page. There will be more to be added over the coming months. The main menu plus the listing on the Layouts page also updated today with the addition of the Layouts 2025 page links. There will be further additions… Read More »

Updates for 2025

The initial site updating for the 2025 Show has now begun and will continue throughout the year. Prices are not yet determined; however, the dates are set, our usual three days over Easter, and the entry times for 2025 are unlikely to differ from those of recent years. Pre-paid early bird tickets for 2025 will… Read More »

Lost property – 2024 Show

One significant item – an item of ladies jewelry.  A couple of other items. The usual if you give us a description as confirmation we can return it.

Thank you all attendees

The Show Directors thank everyone who attended over the weekend, be that in any capacity towards making it work, or as one of the paying public. A fantastic show now completed, thank you. The website will be updated either tomorrow or Wednesday as time permits. There were two items of unclaimed lost property and details… Read More »

Pre-paid & on door tickets

Quick update regarding on-line tickets and door entry. Pre-paid at discount through to Good Friday. Pre-paid through the show period still available but at door prices.   On the door can be cash or card. Show Guides at the door. Step stool hire will be in the entrance foyer.

Saturday bus options

Hopefully, the last website update pre-show. Confirmation from the relevant bus company today that for public transport users Service 21 will be running past the site and not on divert. (option is Saturday only). The show link bus, service 197, will run on all three days. For more info and timetables see our travel by… Read More »

Has the hobby got too expensive?

There has been a lot of frothing negativity surrounding the hobby of late due to one, but only that one out of several, retail outlets closing and one major exhibition organiser downsizing their event away from the NEC. Yes; some of the latest, top of the range, products are expensive but a beginner does not… Read More »

Our 2024 Show Promotional video

A promotional video for the show narrated by Steve Flint is now live on YouTube with links also on our other social media platforms (Facebook, Linkedin & X) If you are able to forward it to other like minded contacts that will be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

Roger Ellis RIP

Sadly we have to report the loss of another Show stalwart of long standing. His obituary is now on-line here.