Events
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Listing compiled from information provided by the show organisers and with the kind assistance of Geoff Cooper-Smith of 580 Modellers and Scale Aviation Modeller International.
| May 19th 2012 - IPMS (UK) 2012 AGM Venue: Baginton Village Hall, Frances Road, Baginton, Coventry, Warwickshire, CV8 3AB ( http://www.baginton-village.org.uk/events/venueevents/2-the-village-hall ) The Society's Annual General Meeting is open to all current members and will commence at 2.00pm. Full details of the venue and motions are published in magazine 01/2012. Further information will be published in magazine 02/2012 Admission price: Free Organiser: Richard Farrar - Hon. Secretary, email: secretary@ipms-uk.co.uk |
| May 19th 2012 - Shuttleworth Spring Evening Air Show Venue: Old Warden Aerodrome, Nr Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9EP ( www.shuttleworth.org ) Evening event Admission price: See website for details |
| May 20th 2012 - Midland Expo 2012 Venue: Cocks Moors Woods Leisure Centre & Golf Course, Alcester Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 6ER ( http://midlandexpo.blogspot.com ) Presented by IPMS Birmingham with displays of models by clubs from around the country and competition plus a variety of traders selling model kits, paints, materials, books and accessories. Competition Entries; Adults £1.00 per model, juniors FREE. Open 10.00am to 4.00pm. JT Admission price: Adults £3.00, Children & Pensioners £1.50, Family (2+2) £6.00 Organiser: IPMS Birmingham, website: http://ipmsbirmingham.blogspot.com |
| May 20th 2012 - The Hendon Model Show 2012 Venue: RAF Museum Hendon, Grahame Park Way, London, NW9 5LL ( www.rafmuseum.org/whatson ) Presented by IPMS Barnet at the RAF Museum Hendon. Model displays, traders, open competition, free parking for exhibitors in the Barnet College car park, parking charges apply in the main museum car park. Open 10am to 6pm. JC Admission price: Free Organiser: Rick Dawson, IPMS Barnet, email: hendonmodelshow@yahoo.co.uk |
| May 26th 2012 to May 27th 2012 - Battlegroup North Jubilee Wings & Wheels Show Venue: Yorkshire Air Museum, Halifax Way, Elvington, York, YO41 4AU ( http://www.yorkshireairmuseum.org/ ) Huge gathering of over 250 historic military vehicles, full wargaming show and Living History displays. Field Gun Salute to mark the Queen’s Jubilee. A superb event for all the family – not to be missed! Admission price: Adults £10, Children (5-15yrs) £5, Concessions £8, Family £26 (2 adults + 3 children) Organiser: Yorkshire Air Museum, website: http://www.yorkshireairmuseum.org/calendar |
| May 26th 2012 to May 27th 2012 - The International RC Air Show Venue: Fleet Air Arm Museum, RNAS Yeovilton, Ilchester, Somerset, BA22 8HT ( www.fleetairarm.com ) The International RC Air Show which showcases the best radio controlled flying displays from around the world will come to the Fleet Air Arm Museum Yeovilton on May 26 & 27. Radio controlled stunt pilots including World Champion Jamie Robertson from the USA and Tareq Alsaadi from Dubai will be competing within the exclusive Zone competition where their helicopter flying skills are guaranteed to cause the spectators to gasp. Tareq Alsaadi’s Youtube videos have been seen by over 1 million people! Throughout the Museum there will be traders and experts in the field of radio controlled aircraft, to give help and advice to modellers of all levels of experience. Tickets for the event are available on line through the Museum’s website www.fleetairarm.com, or in the Museum shop. Normal Museum entry prices apply and there is no additional cost to see the show. Those wishing to enter on Saturday by making a Gift Aid donation will be able to re-enter on Sunday free of charge. Admission price: See website for details Organiser: Jon Jefferies, Head of Marketing, email: jonj@fleetairarm.com, phone: 01935 842638 |
| May 27th 2012 - The Jubilee Air Show Venue: Imperial War Museum, Duxford, Cambridgeshire, CB22 4QR ( http://www.iwm.org.uk/exhibitions/air-shows ) Celebrating the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, Open 8.00am to 6.00pm Admission price: See website for details |
| May 27th 2012 - Gloucester Model Show Venue: Churchdown Community Centre, Churchdown, GL3 2JH Presented by IPMS Gloucester Admission price: TBA Organiser: IPMS Gloucester |
| June 2nd 2012 - NewMod 2012 Venue: Park House School, Andover Road, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 6NQ Presented by Newbury IPMS. Club and Exhibitor stands, traders, open Senior and Junior competitions, Airfix ‘make and take’ and hot and cold refreshments. Open from 10 am until 4 pm. Free parking. CM Admission price: Adults £3, Concessions £2, Children Free Organiser: Newbury IPMS, email: secretary@newburyscalemodelclub.org.uk, website: http://www.newmod.co.uk/ |
| June 2nd 2012 - Model 2012 Venue: Torquay Town Hall, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3RD Presented by Torbay Military Modelling Society and IPMS Torbay and South Devon. Exhibitions, Displays, Competitions, Trade Stalls. Open 9:30am to 4:30pm Admission price: TBA Organiser: Paul Farrar, email: paulfarrar@live.co.uk, website: http://www.torbay-ipms.org.uk/ |
| June 3rd 2012 - Northern Model Show Venue: Temple Park Leisure Centre, John Reid Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 8QN Presented by IPMS Tyneside. One huge open hall of displays, traders and open competitions. PC Admission price: Adults £3.75, children and concessions £2.00 Organiser: Graham Trotter, email: grahamjt9@yahoo.co.uk, phone: 07876 441701 |
| June 3rd 2012 - Shuttleworth Mid Summer Air Show Venue: Shuttleworth Collection, Old Warden Aerodrome, Nr Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9EP ( www.shuttleworth.org ) Mid Summer Show Admission price: See website for details |
| June 9th 2012 - IPMS Salisbury Model Show and Competition Venue: Wyvern College Sports Hall, Laverstock, Salisbury, SP1 1RE IPMS Salisbury's Annual Model Show and Competition with over 45 Clubs, SIG’s & Traders, Free Children’s “Make & Take”, Demonstrations, Competition plus refreshments and tombola, together with free on site parking. Show open from 09:30 - 16:30 JC Admission price: Adult £3, Child £1.50, Family (2 adults & 2 children) £8 Organiser: Don Bartlett , email: kateanddon@btinternet.com , phone: 01985 851113 View event flyer |
| June 9th 2012 - Project Propeller Annual Fly In Venue: Airbase, Dakota House, Coventry Airport West, Coventry, CV8 3AZ ( http://www.airbasecoventry.com/joinin.html ) AIRBASE is proud to host Project Propeller, the annual charity event where World War 2 aircrew veterans take to the skies and get to meet. AIRBASE is expecting over 100 light aircraft carrying the veterans and will welcome the veterans with tours of over 30 iconic active aircraft Admission price: See website for details |
| June 16th 2012 - Fife Scale Model Show 2012 Venue: Old Church Centre, Kirk Wynd, Cupar, KY15 5AW Presented by East Neuk Scale Model Club Admission price: TBA Organiser: East Neuk Scale Model Club |
| June 16th 2012 - Shuttleworth Mid Summer Evening Air Show Venue: Old Warden Aerodrome, Nr Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9EP ( www.shuttleworth.org ) Evening event Admission price: See website for details |
| June 17th 2012 - MAFVA 2012 UK National Championships Venue: Imperial War Museum, Duxford, Cambridgeshire, CB22 4QR ( http://www.iwm.org.uk/visits/iwm-duxford ) In conjunction with Duxford 2012 Military Vehicle Show. Trade Stands, Military Vehicle Show, Modelling Demonstrations, Vehicle Rides, Open Model Competition, Flying Programme, Access to all Museum Attractions. Gates open 10:00am. PR Admission price: See venue website for details, under 16s free Organiser: Paul Middleton, 39 The Leas, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 6HZ, email: paul.middleton600@ntlworld.com, website: mafva.net/nationals.htm View event flyer |
| June 17th 2012 - RAF Cosford Air Show Venue: RAF Cosford, Albrighton, Wolverhampton, WV7 3EX ( www.cosfordairshow.co.uk ) One of the country's premier aviation events. Admission price: See website for details |
| June 17th 2012 - Wellesbourne 2012 Wings and Wheels Venue: Wellesbourne Mountford Aerodrome, Wellesbourne, Near Stratford upon Avon Slow and fast taxi runs by Vulcan XM655, Classic Cars, Military Vehicles, Pleasure Flights and Ground Displays. Gates open 10am. Free Parking. See website for directions. Admission price: Adults £5, under 14s Free Organiser: 655 Maintenance & Preservation Society, website: http://www.xm655.com/ View event flyer |
| June 22nd 2012 to June 24th 2012 - RFC Centenary - Weekend Seminar Venue: Holiday Inn, Tadcaster Road, York, YO24 1QF Cross and Cockade International are hosting a seminar over the weekend of 22nd to 24th June 2012. Never mind the Olympics - THIS will be THE unmissable event of 2012 - for anyone interested in WW1 in the air! Nine top flight speakers from all over Europe; the chance to talk with like-minded people and meet with well-known authors and researchers. The different options range from seminar attendance for the two days at £125, or £70 if you only want to attend one of the two days. £295 includes two nights in the hotel and the formal Saturday evening meal. Partners are also welcome - with very reasonable rates and access to the heritage sites and excellent shopping of York! Location for the event is the Holiday Inn, Tadcaster Road, York. YO24 1QF. The deposit to reserve your place is £50, regardless of the final booking. Details, including a full agenda and a full list of speakers are also available on the Cross and Cockade website. Admission price: From £70 - see above Organiser: Paul Leaman, Cragg Cottage, The Cragg, Bramham, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS23 6QB, email: seminar@crossandcockade.com, website: www.crossandcockade.com , phone: +44 1937 845320 |
| June 23rd 2012 - RNAS Yeovilton International Air Day Venue: HMS Heron, Ilchester, Somerset, BA22 8HT ( www.yeoviltonairday.co.uk ) Commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Falklands Campaign. Open 9.00am to 5.00pm Admission price: See website for details |
| June 24th 2012 - Model Show & Open Cockpit Day Venue: Midland Air Museum, Coventry, CV8 3AZ Presented by Coventry & Warwickshire IPMS in association with Midland Air Museum. CM Admission price: TBA Organiser: Coventry & Warwickshire IPMS |
| June 24th 2012 - West Norfolk IPMS Model Club Show 2012 Venue: Downham Market Town Hall, Downham Market, PE38 9JS Presented by IPMS West Norfolk. Open Competition, Traders, Club Stands, Good Food & Free Parking, Open from 10:00am -4:00pm. AB Admission price: Adults £2, Concessions £1 Organiser: Steve Gregory, email: sinmon@tiscali.co.uk, website: www.wnipms.org |
| June 30th 2012 to July 1st 2012 - RAF Waddington International Airshow Venue: RAF Waddington, Waddington, Lincoln, LN5 9NB ( www.waddingtonairshow.co.uk ) The RAF's premier air show. Open 9.00am to 5.00pm Admission price: See website for details |
| June 30th 2012 to July 1st 2012 - Flying Legends Venue: Imperial War Museum, Duxford, Cambridgeshire, CB22 4QR ( http://www.iwm.org.uk/events/flying-legends ) Classic aircraft air show, open 8.00am to 6.00pm Admission price: See website for details |
| July 1st 2012 - Moorlands Model Show Venue: TA Centre, Martin Leake House, Cobridge, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 3HJ Presented by IPMS Staffordshire Moorlands Model Club in association with 235 (City of Stoke-on-Trent) SQN ATC. Model displays and traders, open senior and junior competition and separate competition for Air Cadets. Refreshments and Licensed Bar, free parking. Open 10am to 4.30pm. CM Admission price: Adult £2.50, Children and Concessions £1.50 Organiser: John Lingwood, website: http://smmc.moonfruit.com, phone: 01782 721463 View event flyer |
| July 1st 2012 - smallspace 2012 Venue: Hanslope Villiage Hall, MK19 7NZ ( www.hamex.co.uk ) A new space, science fiction & fantasy model show organised by Paul of Littlecars and Mat Irvine. They are planning internal and external exhibits, traders and clubs, light refreshments will available on site. Contact Paul or Mat Irvine if you have any questions or would like to book space. Admission price: TBA |
| July 7th 2012 to July 8th 2012 - Royal International Air Tattoo Venue: RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire ( www.airtattoo.com/airshow ) Celebrating the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. Free admission to under 16s and free car parking. Admission price: See website for details |
| July 15th 2012 - Lightning Q - Shed Scramble Venue: Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome, Bath Lane, Bruntingthorpe, Leics., LE17 5QS ( http://www.bruntingthorpe.com/directions/ ) Lightning scramble plus Hunter, Buccaneer, Canberra and Lightning high speed taxi runs. (Subject to availability). Souvenirs and refreshments. Tickets limited to 500. Book in advance by sending cheques payable to LPG to the organiser. Admission price: £20, under 16s free Organiser: Chris Norris, 12 Newark Road, Coddington, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 2QF, website: http://www.lightnings.org.uk/ |
| August 4th 2012 - East of Scotland Model Show Venue: Marryat Hall, Dundee, DD1 3BY Presented by IPMS Dundee Admission price: TBA Organiser: IPMS Dundee |
| August 5th 2012 - Spitfires, Merlins and Motors Venue: Imperial War Museum, Duxford, Cambridgeshire, CB22 4QR ( http://www.iwm.org.uk/events/spitfires-merlins-motors ) A new event for IWM Duxford which partners the iconic Spitfire with stunning classic cars, represented by car clubs such as the Rolls Royce Enthusiasts Club. Hear the unmistakable roar of the exhilarating engines that power these thrilling modes of transport. Open 10.00am to 6.00pm, flying from 2.00pm to 4.30pm Admission price: See website for details |
| August 8th 2012 to August 11th 2012 - IPMS National Convention 2012 - Florida USA Venue: Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA ( http://ipms2012.org/index.html ) The IPMS USA National Convention. See website for full details. Admission price: See website for details Organiser: IPMS USA, website: http://www.ipmsusa.org/ |
| August 12th 2012 - Yate Model Show Venue: Yate Leisure Centre, Kennedy Way, Yate, South Gloucestershire, BS37 4DQ Presented by IPMS Avon. Club displays, Trade stands, Open competition, Tombola. Open 10:00 to 17:00. JT Admission price: Adults £4.50, under 16s £2.00 Organiser: Alan Roffey, IPMS Avon, email: alan_j.roffey@virgin.net |
| September 1st 2012 - West Cornwall Scale Model Show 2012 Venue: St John's Hall, Penzance Model competition, club displays, traders, living history re-enactors, military vehicles, R/C tanks. Open 10am to 4.30pm Admission price: TBA Organiser: Cornish Scale Modellers, email: info@cornishscalemodellers.co.uk, website: www.cornishscalemodellers.co.uk |
| September 2nd 2012 - FIRST East Riding of Yorkshire Model Show Venue: Driffield Showground, Kellythorpe, Driffield, East Yorkshire, YO25 9DN Presented by Bridlington & Wolds Scale Model Club in association with Driffield Agricultural Society. Clubs and SIGs, Traders and informal model competition. Traders please contact office@driffieldshow.co.uk , 01377 257494, Clubs please contact Kevin Dolman. RK Admission price: Adults £1.50 Children up to 15 years Free Organiser: Kevin Dolman, email: modeldriffshow@btinternet.com |
| September 2nd 2012 - Scale Model Show & Competition Venue: The Community Centre, Church Rd, Wombourne, WV5 9EZ Presented by The Aero Space and Vehicle Club and IPMS Wombourne. Open 10am to 4pm. Show, competition and Junior Make and Take. CM Admission price: TBA Organiser: J Turner, phone: 01384 824912 |
| September 9th 2012 - Model Spectacular 2012 Venue: Sutton Coldfield Town Hall, B73 6AB Presented by Sutton Coldfield Model Makers Society. Junior and Senior competitions, visiting clubs Admission price: £3.50, Seniors and Children £2.50 Organiser: Mark Knight, email: markallistair@hotmail.co.uk, phone: 07865 094582 |
| September 15th 2012 to September 16th 2012 - IPMS Ireland Nationals 2012 Venue: Atlantic Airventure , Shannon, Co Clare, IRELAND ( www.atlanticairventure.com ) All the usual attractions and more Admission price: TBA Organiser: IPMS Ireland, email: FilipServit@seznam.cz, website: http://2012nationals.t15.org/ |
| September 22nd 2012 - Modelfest 2012 Venue: Kings International College, Watchetts Drive, Camberley, GU15 3PQ Presented by IPMS Farnborough Model Club. 2 Miles from M3 Junction 4. Open 10am to 4pm. JC Admission price: Adults £3.00, Seniors and Concessions £1.50, accompanied under 16s free Organiser: Tony Andrews, email: modelfest@virginmedia.com, website: www.ipms-farnborough.co.uk View event flyer |
| September 23rd 2012 - Wings & Things 2012 Venue: The Spalding High School, Stonegate, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 2PJ Presented by IPMS Fenland & Spalding Model Club in aid of Lincs/Notts Air Ambulance. This is our return to the show circuit after a 2 year break, we have a new larger and brighter venue. Club & SIG Displays and Trade Stands with Disabled Access and Free Parking. Refreshments will also be available. Show open 10am – 4pm. AB Admission price: Adults £2, Seniors and Children £1 Organiser: Bill Pickering, website: www.ipmsfenlandandspalding.moonfruit.com, phone: 01775 710465 View event flyer |
| September 28th 2012 to September 29th 2012 - Eday 2012 PRAGUE Venue: Shopping Centre Galerie Butovice, Radlicka 117, Prague 5 ( www.eday.cz ) Now in its 12th year. Competition and Exhibition Admission price: See website for details |
| September 30th 2012 - Brampton Show Venue: Burgess Hall, St Ives, Cambs, PE27 6WU Presented by Brampton Scale Model Club and IPMS Brampton. Raising money this year for Huntingdon Multiple Sclerosis Therapyy Centre. AB Admission price: Admission £1.50 adults, concessions 50p Organiser: IPMS Brampton, email: bramptonshow@hotmail.co.uk , website: https://sites.google.com/site/ipmsbrampton/, phone: 01480 896949 |
| October 6th 2012 - International Small Scale Convention GERMANY Venue: Heiden Town Hall, Heiden, GERMANY, D-46339 Model displays, traders, workshops and competition Admission price: TBA Organiser: International Small Scale Convention, website: www.euromodelexpo.eu |
| October 6th 2012 - Abingdon IPMS Show Venue: Larkmead School, Farringdon Road, Abingdon, OX14 1BB Presented by IPMS Abingdon. 20 Clubs and 15 Traders, large Competition, Prizes and Burger Van. Open 10.00 to 16.00 Admission price: Adults £3, Concessions £2 Organiser: Simon Fisher, email: simonfisher2008@btinternet.com |
| October 14th 2012 - Expo 2012 Venue: Southwell Race Course, Rolleston, NG25 0TS Presented by Lincoln Model Club and IPMS Lincoln. AB Admission price: TBA Organiser: IPMS Lincoln |
| October 21st 2012 - Heavy Equipment Model Show Venue: Mercure Dunkenhalgh Hotel, Clayton le moors, Lancashire The show is open to anyone with models of Heavy haulage , cranes or construction models. Both Military and civilian are welcome as are models of heavy recovery trucks. There are no limitations on scale or what they are made from. There will also be a small display of real heavy haulage trucks in the car park. The show has support from Collett Heavy transport , GHM rentals , PCM, Kevin Guy plant hire and Nooteboom trailers. Show open from 10am to 4pm Admission price: TBA Organiser: David Weston , email: heavyequipmentmodelshow.infos@yahoo.co.uk , phone: 01282 693477 |
| October 27th 2012 - Autumn Model Show Venue: Fleet Air Arm Museum, RNAS Yeovilton, Ilchester, Somerset, BA22 8HT Presented by the Fleet Air Arm Museum Admission price: See website for details Organiser: Fleet Air Arm Museum, website: http://www.fleetairarm.com/default.aspx |
| October 27th 2012 - Euro Scale Modelling THE NETHERLANDS Venue: Nieuwegein Business Center, Blokhoeve 1, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands ( www.euroscalemodelling.nl ) For the 24th time IPMS Nederland organises Euro Scale Modelling. With 4,000 m2 the largest plastic modelling event on the European continent, with: 140 national and international exhibitors to present all what is interesting to modellers: books, models, dioramas, airbrushes, paints, tools and accessories. A kit swap, various model clubs, Special Interest Groups and almost all publishers of cardmodels. A plastic model competition with over 300 models in all categories. With participants from The Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, England, Poland, Czech Republic and France. Free Parking.Restaurant and bar available. Open 10am to 5pm Admission price: € 6,00, IPMS members with valid membership card and children up to 12 free. Organiser: Gert Vlaanderen, IPMS Netherlands, email: camel48@fastmail.fm |
| November 10th 2012 to November 11th 2012 - Scale ModelWorld 2012 Venue: The Telford International Centre, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4JH ( www.smwshow.com ) The greatest model show in the World presented by IPMS (UK). 4 Large Halls, 170 Individual Model Club Displays and Over 170 Trade Stands, 33% MORE exhibition space in 2012. Our special displays include a Valentine DD tank, a Daimler Dingo scout car and a replica photo-reconnaissance Spitfire. There is also the opportunity to take part in live, interactive wargames! Also, Meet The Maker in conjunction with Hobbylink Japan, your chance to meet and talk to a major Japanese kit manufacturer. Our special guest speaker this year is Mr. Hideyuki Shigeta, President of Zoukei-Mura Inc. Plus our Regular Attractions including Airfix Make & Take, the extremely popular Kitswap and talks by Trevor “Mr Airfix” Snowden and other personalities, manufacturers and publishers from the modelling world and the IPMS (UK) ANNUAL MODEL COMPETITION Admission prices Adults £10 each day Two day pass £15 Concessions £7 per day Children under 16 FREE IPMS Members FREE Open to the public Saturday 10.00am to 6.00pm, Sunday 10.00am to 4.00pm. Admission price: See above Organiser: Richard Kent, email: scalemodelworld@ipms-uk.co.uk View event flyer |
| April 21st 2013 - ModelKraft 2013 Venue: Stantonbury Leisure Centre, Milton Keynes, MK14 6BN Presented by Milton Keynes Scale Model Club. Note now an April show Admission price: TBA Organiser: Milton Keynes Scale Model Club |
| November 9th 2013 to November 10th 2013 - Scale ModelWorld 2013 - 50th Anniversary Show Venue: Telford International Centre, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4JH ( www.smwshow.com ) Presented by IPMS (UK) in the Society's 50th Anniversary year Admission price: TBA Organiser: Richard Kent, email: scalemodelworld@ipms-uk.co.uk |