Welcome
to the North Wales Model Engineering Society's Home Page
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History
The Society was formed over 50 years ago as a
result of 3 people meeting in a café in Llandudno. It grew slowly to its
present size and facilities as a result of hard work by the members over the
years.
Location
We have our facilities in the grounds of Ysgol
Gogarth which is on Nant-y-Gamar Road in Craig-y-Don at the east end of
Llandudno. We are indebted for these facilities to Conwy Borough Council, the
Local Education Authority, and to the Headmaster and Governors of the school,
with whom we have an excellent relationship.
Facilities
We have a spacious Clubhouse where we hold
talks and other meetings. There is a kitchen area for members to make cups of
tea etc., and we have occasional barbecues (whenever the weather lets us !)
We have a 1200 ft long raised railway track catering for 2˝", 3˝",
and 5" gauges. There is also a tarmac area and plenty of grass for road
engines etc.
We also have a portable 5" gauge track, which is used several times each
year to raise money for local charities and for our Society funds.
Activities
During the summer season there are plenty of
‘steaming’ days when members and their families are welcome. We run the
trains (and have plenty of fun with the school children) for the school sports
days, usually in July.
The portable track is taken to the
Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza, Plas Coch Traction Engine Rally, and various
other charity fund raising events.
During the winter we meet twice each month
and their is a mixture of formal lectures on various topics, social evenings,
and meetings where members are encouraged to discuss any engineering problems
they are having - somebody has usually had the same problem, and found the
answer. We are also invited to attend various Christmas activities at the
school.
We have a coach trip to various interesting
venues twice a year, including the main Model Engineering Exhibitions.
Maintenance of the facilities and track
etc. is carried out all year round, usually on a Saturday.
Management of the Society
The Society is managed by a Committee,
including the 4 Company Directors, who are elected at the Annual General Meeting
each September. They ensure that the Society is run in a safe and proper manner
for the benefit and interest of the members, whist maintaining the good
relationship with the Council, Education Authority and the School Headmaster and
Governors.
Welcome
You are most welcome to visit us for a cup of
tea and a chat. Should you wish to join the Society we will be pleased to
provide further details.
Contact can be made through Jim Payne,
Membership Secretary on 01492 879982, or through any club member.
We look forward to meeting you.
Clubhouse and Track
Travel down the A55, turn onto to the A470,
Llandudno turn. Travel through 3 roundabouts and at the 4th take the
Craig -y-Don exit. Travel 600 yards down the road and Roumania Drive is on the
right. Go right to the end and then turn left and immediately right into the
school entrance. The clubhouse is at the far end.
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