August 14th Hi Chris,
I've just stumbled upon your society's website. I live in a village just South of Bristol, (1 hour drive from Gloucester), called Clutton, (www.clutton.org.uk <http://www.clutton.org.uk/>). Every year in August we put on a 'village day' which is organised and run by our local horticultural society. In order to maximise interest from all members of our community, we always strive to invite organisations who will undoubtably add a different dimension to our event. Each year we attract a number of vintage tractors, who all compete for the 'Best Tractor in Show Award', along with a small number of classic cars and motorbikes, dog agility displays etc. etc. In previous years we have been fortunate enough to have hosted a large contingency from the Wessex Stationary Engine Club. The show is always very well supported locally, with the centrepiece being a large marquis crammed full of locally grown produce, floral displays, arts and crafts etc.
The show this year is on Saturday August 14th, officially beginning at 2pm, although, generally speaking there are people there drinking tea and eating bacon sandwiches all day! It would be an absolute delight if I could somehow persuade you to bring along a number of exhibits from your organisation. I would be very happy to personally contribute towards any costs which will undoubtably be incurred. Camping is available in the field for those wishing to make a weekend of it.
In the evening, in the main marquis, there will be a cabaret act, with a singer, a comedian and an impressionist. You will, of course be made very welcome if you'd like to take advantage.
If you'd like further information, please call me on 01761 453131, (days), or 01761 453920, (eves.), or email to the above address. I very much look forward to hearing from you.
Best Regards,
David Phillips
June 2010 RALLY Fever takes over Pictures from the 25th MSRVS RALLY Silver Anniversary Year in 2010, Did you attend our Rally? Do you think something can be changed to help us improve for the next few years, please come along on Monday 19th July to the Club room where you can put your views. We need to know what you would like. Alternatively e-mail us with your views, if you cannot attend, I promise to put the ideas forward. It would be good to see your latest project at the same time, bring your model or project for all the members to view and appreciate. Chris Chris Ward.
Oct 2010 Midlands Model Engineering Show In , Models, Engines, Static Displays required for MSRVS displays to celebrate our 25th year. More details available on request. Our Chris Stubbings is looking for namemembersmebrs who would be willing to attend this large event with models & engines necessarilyrlity in a finished state, it all adds to the interest if you can see part built engines or models.) This is an event where we can put on a good show. Help support Chris, email him for information, chrisstubbings@btinternet.com
8th August 2010 Canterbury and District MES Annual "Trains and Traction" event will interest other members of MSRVS. This year we are holding Trains & Traction on Sunday at Brett's Quarry, Sturry, Canterbury, Kent
If you have any pictures or news of events you would like to publicise please get in touch with me. Chris Ward.
The MODEL Steam Road Vehicle Society is a National Society based in Gloucester, formed in 1985 it celebrates 25 years of Model Engineering.
