discussion Up and coming events, where to look?

[pjgtech]

Hi, is there a calendar or some such thing showing all the up and coming model events?
EG: shows, fairs, auctions, exhibitions, etc?
Never been to one, but love to see a show, fair, etc.
I'd be interested in any that are on in the South East area.
Cheers

 

[PaulTRose]

Bit late in the year now....doubt there will be many before spring

Any IPMS events will be on thier website

 

[PaulTRose]

Cept for telford next week of course

Biggest show of the lot but go with pockets full of moolah

 

[Richard48]

I will be Telford bound on Thursday.Friday Raf Cosford and pick up wristband Friday.

 

[pjgtech]

Any IPMS events will be on thier website

Is it worth joining the IPMS?
I assume most of the model shows are open to the public, not just IPMS members?
Cheers

 

[PaulTRose]

I never did.......didnt see much advantage

 

[PaulTRose]

At some shows you get in a little earlier than joe public

 

[pjgtech]

Found summit local to me, North Surrey Show, on the 1st of February. At the Banstead Community Hall (Park Road, SM7 3AJ, behind the Woolpack) from about 10am to about 4pm.

 

[PaulTRose]

Im wrong end of country so no idea on that one

Ive been to shows you can walk round in an hour and ones that take a few hours.......never done scale model world cos that takes a couple of days apparently

Either way if its on your doorstep you got to go.......take plenty of cash just in case

 

[Bugatti Fan]

Shows are listed in the IPMS UK magazine that goes out to all members. The IPMS UK website should carry a list of UK shows.

Airfix Scalemodelworld magazine also carries a regular list of shows to go to.

It was asked if you have to be an IPMS member to attend any shows. The answer is no. Whether an IPMS branch runs the show of not, at all the shows I have ever attended anyone can pay for entry at the door.