Etherow Model Boat club: Visits

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Monday, 14 December 2015

Poynton Model Show,2015.

Poynton Model Show,2015.

After negotiating the new Poynton traffic system, finally arrived at the model show to find that the lads there had certainly done the club proud on our final show of the year.

Our stand was a picture to see covering all one wall and a fine array of models of every shape and size!.

Here is a selection of pictures taken on the Saturday.

The Submarine section, checking systems before going to the pool.

Other fine models.

And even a few Sailboats, Bob Dunkerleys newly refurbished "J" class and Two Fiesta's One Classic No58 and a more modern No523.

Ken's lifeboats.

And to show we aren't bias here are a few pictures of other stands.

Here is Colin's son Paul who like my son is into trains!.

And you thought you had trouble getting your boat to the lake!.

Don't get many ladies in modelling hey, she was stripping down her railway engine!

If you went to the show, I'm sure you had a good time, at least it was dry there, outside it was bucketing down but it didn't put off a lot of people.
It was a fine show for our club's final showing of the year and congratulations to all the entrants and workers who made our clubs stand such a success.

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Park Cafe opening times over Christmas as follows.

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Next Event

In fact the last event of the year! which is always a good day's outing and a relaxing time after the hustle and bustle of the Christmas festivities.

1100 27Th December Sunday “Frostbite Sail” Landing Stage and Clubhouse.

Soup and Mince-pies after a frosty sail.

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What's the maximum sentence for bigamy?.

Two mother-in-laws!.

Monday, 22 December 2014

No boats today, 20014.

At the lake today it was wet and windy so didn't expect any sailors there, so instead of boats, here is a look round the park for those of you who never get past the landing stage on most days!.

As you follow the centre path round the lake you come across the badger sett and there is still plenty of digging going on there.

Then on the way back to the Cafe there are these trees that seem to defy gravity and it's always a mystery how they stay up with the high winds we have had the past few weeks

Nearly back to the Cafe for a nice warm drink and perhaps a low cholesterol bacon buttie.

Still a few people about at the Cafe, mostly regulars, and the kids are off school of course!.

Have you ever noticed the weather vane on top of the Cafe, or are you normally too interested with the food!.

I think that you have all noticed the two swans and their admirer, the Egyptian goose, nicknamed King Tut by Bob the Builder!.

Sorry about the lack of boats but the swans look a bit like yachts in the wind don't they!.

King Tut chasing off another rival.

He's happy now!.

So there you have it, no boats but as I said earlier gives you a look round the park even if you only come to sail usually!, and if you are a non member it gives you a taste of our venue doesn't it.

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Last event.

Saturday, 1100hrs 27th December, Frostbite Day Sail.

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Monday, 8 December 2014

Poynton Model Show 6/7th Dec 2014.

Poynton Model Show 6/7^th Dec.

Word is definitely spreading about this new local show from last year. Originally aimed at the model railway enthusiast it has now enlarged itself to include both model aircraft and boats where we have a major presence. This year we had a ten table display plus setting up tables for four swimming pool sessions over the two days, with another secondary display area on the Saturday.

In addition we were asked to have another area showing boat construction and Geoff Garside did a sterling job with the new compressed foam medium (he almost finished the boat over the weekend) with a great deal of interest being shown from the public (not to mention our own members). Well done Geoff – I understand that he has ‘volunteered’ to give a talk at the club in the New Year.

Saturday was an interesting start, with sub-zero temperatures and much breaking into cars to actually get to the Leisure Centre at Poynton. After setting up we waited for the doors to open whilst preparing some boats to sail in the swimming pool later. I did get some well-deserved stick for failing to mention before the show that bacon ‘sarnies’ and lunch were provided as I returned from the canteen with a juicy mouthful of bacon – sorry guys – I will try harder next year.

Roy Cragg and Andy Quick put on a great display of warships which were really appreciated by the public, and it was eye-opening to note their breadth of naval knowledge when talking to other ex-naval guys. I certainly know where to go for answers to queries about ‘grey’ boats when I have a problem now.

The usual stalwarts brought along some really impressive general boats and submarines, our Commodore Alan, Ken Pheasey, George Barrett, Mike Street, Andy Glen,and John Jones. Even young Ben made an appearance on the Sunday and enjoyed a sail in the pool. If I missed anyone out I apologise but it was a bit hectic, sincere thanks to everyone who gave up their weekend to help out.

All in all a great weekend which hopefully produced a new member or two and waved the Etherow flag, which after all is what it really is all about (plus we had a laugh or two). We must be doing something right as they want us back next year with twice the space (20 tables plus!) so we will have more room to show off our skills and put up a proper display with floodlights and more detail.

Gordon Longworth – Exhibition Sec.