2014 Shows

March 22nd 2014 - A Call to Muster 2014Venue: Southlands Leisure Centre, Ormesby Road, Middlesbrough, TS3 0GHA Call To Muster 2014 will be staged on Saturday at the Southlands Leisure Centre and there is plenty to do and see– and only £1 entry fee. We have tried our best to recruit a range of traders including the leading model retailer – Halifax Modellers World – and local retailer – Pete’s Bases – and book retailers – David Lanchester Books and Worley Books. There will be a range of military and Sci-Fi models on display and local model club members will be demonstrating model making throughout the day. There is also a range of wargames from Ancients through El Cid, Wild West, First World War and Second World War to Sci-Fi and Fantasy – with nearly half open to public participation. Colour will be provided by several re-enactment groups from ACW and Custer era to the First World War and more modern. Finally something unusual at shows - valuations of hobby collectables by staff from Vectis Auctions Ltd – the leading toy auction house in the world based locally. Admission price: Adults £1, Children/Seniors 50pOrganiser: Thomas Davidson & David Clemmet, website: http://www.teesshows.co.uk/View event flyer

March 22nd 2014 - Military in Miniature ShowVenue: The Park Barn Centre, Park Barn Drive , Guildford, Surrey, GU2 8ENHosted by the Aldershot Branch of the BMSS and the Guilford Games Club. Open 10.00am - 4.00pm Open painting competition; Demonstration and participation wargames; Club displays; Trade stands; Refreshments. Free car parking.Admission price: No details providedOrganiser: Andrew Dunstan, email: andrew.dunston@ntlworld.com, phone: 01483 858586View event flyer

March 23rd 2014 - East Midlands Model Show Venue: The Leisure Centre, Coventry Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 0JRNow in its 24th year. Trade & Club Displays. Competition, Refreshments. Free Parking Open 10am - 4.30pmAdmission price: Adults £3.50, Children & Concessions £1.50, Family £8Organiser: East Midlands Model Club, website: http://www.eastmidsmodelclub.co.uk/View event flyer

April 5th 2014 - Welling 2014 Venue: Falconwood Community Centre, Falconwood Parade, The Green (off Hook Lane), Welling, Kent, DA16 2PGThe show includes club and trade stands and an open competition which is always very well subscribed. Admission price: TBAOrganiser: Welling Model Club, website: wellingmodelclub.blogspot.co.uk

April 6th 2014 - Shropshire Scale Model ShowVenue: RAF Museum Cosford, Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 8UP ( www.rafmuseum.org.uk/cosford/default.aspx )All the regular attractions Trade Stands, Club Displays. Open Model Competition Refreshments, Tombola. Park & Ride Free Entry! (Normal Museum Parking Charges WILL Apply) For details of the Museum and how to get there see websiteAdmission price: Free show entry (parking charges apply) Organiser: Gary Stevens, email: gary473@btinternet.com

April 12th 2014 - Annual Show Venue: Parkstone Grammar School, Sopers Lane, Poole, BH17 7EPA number of model Clubs from across southern England will have displays together with Trade Stands selling kits, after market products, paints, decals and tools etc.. There will be Competitions covering all classes of models and a Kid’s Make & Take stand. Refreshments will be available all day. Also plenty of Tombola prizes to be won, together with FREE CAR PARKING.Admission price: Adults £3.00 Children & Seniors £1.50 Family Ticket £7.00Organiser: Poole Vikings Model Club, Andy Sweet, 111 Alexandra Road, Parkstone, Poole, BH14 9DW, email: poolevikings@tiscali.co.uk, website: Myweb.tiscali.co.uk/poolevikings, phone: (01202) 743494

April 12th 2014 - Plymouth Model ShowVenue: Plymouth Guildhall, Royal Parade ( http://www.plymouth.gov.uk/plymouthguildhall )Club displays, static and R/C, model railways, militaria, sci-fi, plus an open competition, in the heart of the city with easy access and plenty of parking nearby. open from 10.00 to 4.00 Admission price: Adults £4, Concessions £2, Family ticket £10 Organiser: David Jane, email: mdjane1@virginmedia.com, phone: 01752 240044

April 12th 2014 - Sword & Lance 2014 Venue: Darlington College, Haughton Road, Darlington, DL1 1DRPresented by Darlington Military Modelling SocietyAdmission price: TBAOrganiser: Darlington Military Model Society, website: http://www.dmms.moonfruit.com/

April 13th 2014 - The REME Museum Model ShowVenue: REME Museum of Technology, Arborfield, Berkshire, RG2 9NH ( http://www.rememuseum.org.uk/ )Surrounded by specialist armoured vehicles, wartime transport and modern fighting equipment, the REME Museum Model Show will be held on the 13th April 2014 from 11 am – 4 pm. Admission includes entry to both the model show and the REME Museum of Technology. The museum’s cafĂ© will be open offering light lunches and refreshments. Admission price: Adult £5, Child £4, Family £15 (2+3) Under 5s FreeOrganiser: Oliver Parr – Education Officer, REME Museum of Technology, email: enquiries@rememuseum.org.uk, phone: 0118 976 3375

April 26th 2014 to April 27th 2014 - Scottish Nationals 2014Venue: Dewars Centre, Glover Street, Perth, Scotland, PH2 0TH ( http://www.dewarscentre.co.uk/ )The premier model show in Scotland. Model displays, Trade stalls, competition, Kit Swap and Tombola. This year there will be a special Scottish Aviation display. (see flyer for details). Discounted admission price for IPMS and MAFVA members on presentation of a valid membership card.Admission price: See website for details Organiser: Jim Gibb, email: snsmschair@live.co.uk, website: http://scotnats.org.uk/, phone: 01738 441365View event flyer

April 26th 2014 - THE BMSS ANNUAL SHOW 2014Venue: Holiday Inn, Bloomsbury, Coram Street, London, WC1N 1HTPresented by the British Model Soldier Society. Follow updates to the show on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BMSSAnnualsAdmission price: See website for detailsOrganiser: BMSS, website: http://www.bmssonline.com/annual-show.html

April 27th 2014 - ModelKraft 2014Venue: Stantonbury Leisure Centre, Milton Keynes, MK14 6BNThat is the date to book up in your 2014 diary, for this day is when ModelKraft 2014 will be taking place on. The club has decided to keep the show at this new time of the year due to the weather and the feedback we received after last years show. The added benefit is not getting up in the dark with the risk of a covering of snow on the ground, but to have sunshine enlightening the day. Show open 10am to 4pm Admission price: Adults £5, Seniors £2, Accompanied under 16s free Organiser: Tim Upson-Smith, Milton Keynes Scale Model Club, email: tupsonsmith@live.co.uk, website: http://www.mksmc.co.uk/

May 4th 2014 - Automodellismo 4Venue: Hanslope Village Hall, Newport Road, Hanslope, Bucks, MK19 7NZClub Displays, Trade Stands, refreshments, free parkingAdmission price: See website for details Organiser: Paul Fitzmaurice, Mat Irvine, website: http://www.hamex.co.uk/Automodellismo/Automodellismo.html

May 10th 2014 - IPMS (UK) Annual General MeetingVenue: South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum, Dakota Way, Airbourne Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire,, DN4 7NW ( http://www.southyorkshireaircraftmuseum.org.uk/ )The AGM is open to all current IPMS (UK) Members and will be held at Doncaster Aeroventure in South Yorkshire. The official AGM notice for nominations and resolutions will be published in magazine 6/2013 and full details of accounts and reports for the meeting will be published in magazine 01/2014.Admission price: Free on presentation of a valid Membership Card Organiser: Richard Farrar, Honorary Secretary, email: secretary@ipmsuk.co.uk

May 11th 2014 - Hendon Scale Model ShowVenue: RAF Museum Hendon, Grahame Park Way, London, NW9 5QW ( http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/ )Presented by IPMS Barnet &Harrow. Club displays, traders, competition and catering. Open 10:00 to 18:00Admission price: Free (car parking charges apply)Organiser: Les Rawlins, 47 Dales Path, Borehamwood, Herts, WD6 2SF, email: kar.lesrr@ntlworld.com, website: http://www.ipmsbarnet.co.uk/modelshow.htm

May 11th 2014 - Model Show 2014 Venue: Churchdown Community Centre, Parton Road, Churchdown, Glos, GL3 2JHThe 13th IPMS Gloucester Model ShowAdmission price: Adults £2.50, Children (15 and under) and senior citizens £1.00Organiser: IPMS Gloucester, Jeff Brown, email: gundylunch@sky.com

May 24th 2014 - Lancing Model Show Venue: Lancing Parish Hall, 96 South Street, Lancing, BN15 8AJSee models of Aircraft, Military Vehicles, Cars, Trucks, Ships, Submarines, Spacecraft, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Figures, Dioramas, Trains, Warhammer and many more subjects. Doors open to the Public from 10.00am - 4.00pm, Free Entry (Donations Welcome), Club Displays, Competition and Traders, Modelling Raffle and Refreshments.Admission price: FreeOrganiser: Southdowns Model Group, website: http://www.lancingmodelshow.org.uk/

May 24th 2014 - Model 2014 Venue: Torquay Town Hall, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3RDExhibitions, Displays, Competitions & Trade Stalls. Open 9.30am to 4.30pmAdmission price: TBAOrganiser: Torbay Military Modelling Society, email: paulfarrar@live.co.uk, website: http://www.torbaymilitarymodellingsociety.org.uk/

May 31st 2014 - IPMS Salisbury’s Annual Scale Model ShowVenue: Wyvern School Sports Hall, Church Road, Laverstock, Salisbury, SP1 1RESalisbury’s annual model show – Free Parking, refreshments, club displays, trade stands, model competition (open to all), junior make-n-take, tombola. Doors open from 9.30am to 4.30pm Admission price: Adults £3, Children £1.50, Family £8 Organiser: Richard Clarke, email: info@salisburymodelshow.co.uk, website: http://www.salisburymodelshow.co.uk/

June 1st 2014 - The Northern Model ShowVenue: The Parks Sports Centre, Howdon Road, North Shields, NE29 6TLModel displays, traders, open competition and refreshmentsAdmission price: TBA Organiser: IPMS Tyneside, Rob Sullivan, email: robsullivannms@gmail.com

June 15th 2014 - MAFVA Nationals 2014Venue: IWM Duxford ( http://www.iwm.org.uk/ )The MAFVA (Miniature AFV Association) Nationals will take place on Sunday June 15th (Father's Day) at IWM Duxford in conjunction with the Military Vehicle Show. Full details will be posted on the the MAFVA website Nationals page. Admission price: See website for detailsOrganiser: Paul Middleton, MAFVA Liaison Officer, email: paul.middleton600@ntlworld.com, website: http://www.mafva.net/nationalsView event flyer

June 21st 2014 - Summer 2014 Modelshow Venue: Hawkinge Community Centre, Heron Forstal Avenue, Hawkinge, Folkstone, Kent, CT18 7FPPresented by Shepway Military Modelling Society. Model displays, club displays, trade stands, modelling competitions, bring & buy stall and refreshments. Disabled access. Open 10am - 4pmAdmission price: Adults £1, Under 16s 50p Organiser: Shepway Military Modelling Society, email: shepway_mods@hotmail.co.uk, website: http://shepwaymilitarymodelling.wordpress.com/View event flyer

June 22nd 2014 - Model Show & Open Cockpit Day Venue: The Midland Air Museum, Coventry Airport, Baginton, Warwickshire, CV3 4FRClub displays and trade stands, free parking, disabled access, refreshments. Traders, please contact Diane James at Midland Air Museum on 02476301033 for further details. Admission price: Normal museum admission applies, see website Organiser: Coventry & Warwickshire IPMS, email: ipms.covandwarks@hotmail.com, website: http://www.midlandairmuseum.co.uk/

June 22nd 2014 - Annual Model Show Venue: Downham Market Town Hall, Downham Market, PE38 9JSPresented by West Norfolk IPMSAdmission price: TBAOrganiser: West Norfolk IPMS, email: www.westnorfolkipms.co.uk

June 28th 2014 - Suffolk Model ShowVenue: Greshams Sport and Social Club, Tuddenham Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 3QJIpswich IPMS are pleased to announce a model show at Greshams Sports and Socal Club on 28th June 2014. Time 10.00 to 16.00. Price: £1.00 or free if you have a ticket for the Ipswich Transport and Model Festival, of which this is part of, on that date (Saturday 28th June 2014). An inclusive entrance ticket to all sites, (Ipswich Model Engineering, Ipswich Model Railway Club and Transport Museum) costs £9 and allows accompanied children to free entry. For those wishing to visit individual sites, normal admission charges will apply, and all visitors can use the free bus service at any time. The stands at the show will be local (Suffolk, Essex, Norfolk and Cambridge and two or three traders). Admission price: See above Organiser: G Lovell, IPMS Ipswich, email: g43lovell@hotmail.co.uk

June 28th 2014 - Scale Model Show Venue: Old Parish Centre, Short Lane, Cupar, Fife, KY15 5EQPresented by East Neuk Model Club. Model displays, traders, refreshments.Admission price: TBAOrganiser: East Neuk Model Club, website: http://www.eastneukmodelclub.com/

July 6th 2014 - The Moorlands Model Show Venue: The TA Centre, Martin Leake House, Waterloo Road, Cobridge, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 3HJPresented by IPMS Staffordshire Moorlands Model Club in association with 235 (City of Stoke-on-Trent) Sqn ATC. Many clubs, SIG’s & traders, Open model competition, FREE parking, Refreshments available Licensed bar.Admission price: TBAOrganiser: IPMS Staffordshire Moorlands Model Club, John Lingwood, email: smmcmodelclub@hotmail.co.uk, website: http://smmc.moonfruit.com/, phone: 01782 721463View event flyer

July 12th 2014 to July 13th 2014 - Scale Model DisplayVenue: South of England Showground, Ardingly, West Sussex, RH17 6TL ( http://www.ardinglyvcvshow.org.uk/index.html )IPMS Mid Sussex will be organising a Scale Model Display as part of Ardingly Vintage and Classic Vehicle Show, in the Norfolk Pavilion. Entry to the main show is £10.00 for adults, £7.00 for children and OAPs, plus £25.00 for a family of 2 adults and 3 children. There is no extra charge for the Scale Model Display. Car parking on site is free.Admission price: See aboveOrganiser: Model Show organiser, Alastair Logan , email: alastair305@btinternet.com

July 13th 2014 - smallspace 3Venue: Hanslope Village Hall, Newport Road, Hanslope, Bucks, MK19 7NZThe model show for all things space, science fiction and fantasyAdmission price: See website for detailsOrganiser: Paul Fitzmaurice, Mat Irvine, website: http://www.hamex.co.uk/smallspace/smallspace-gen/smallspace-gen.html

July 16th 2014 to July 20th 2014 - The War and Peace Revival 2014Venue: RAF Westenhanger – Folkestone Racecourse, Westenhanger, Hythe, Kent, CT21 4HXSee website for detailsAdmission price: See website for detailsOrganiser: Rex Cadman, website: http://www.thewarandpeacerevival.co.uk/

July 19th 2014 - Figureworld Venue: Great Hall, Oundle School, New Street, Oundle, Northants, PE8 4GHFull details to followAdmission price: TBAOrganiser: The Basement

July 27th 2014 - Midland Expo 2014Venue: Leasowes Leisure Centre, Leasowes High School, Kent Road, Halesowen, B62 8JPMidland Expo 2014 returns to its original venue for the celebration of IPMS Birmingham's 50th anniversary.Admission price: Adults £4, OAPs/under 16s £2, Family (2+2) £10 Organiser: IPMS Birmingham, website: http://midlandexpo.blogspot.co.uk/View event flyer

August 2nd 2014 to August 3rd 2014 - Present Arms 2014Venue: Damyn's Hall Aerodrome, Aveley Road, Upminster, Essex, RM14 2TNEssex MAFVA is pleased to announce its annual show "Present Arms" will again be held in a dedicated modelling marquee at the Military & Flying Machines Show, run by our good friends at Essex HMVA.Admission price: See website for detailsOrganiser: IPMS Essex MAFVA , website: http://www.militaryandflyingmachines.org.uk/View event flyer

August 2nd 2014 - East of Scotland Model Show Venue: Marryat Hall, Caird Hall Complex, Dundee, DD1 3BYProvisional date. presented by IPMS Dundee.Admission price: TBAOrganiser: IPMS Dundee, website: http://www.ipmsdundee.co.uk/

August 10th 2014 - Plastic Model and Wargaming Show Venue: Thornbury Leisure Centre, Alveston Hill, Thornbury, South Gloucestershire, BS35 3BJDisplays, traders, wargaming, refreshmentsAdmission price: TBAOrganiser: IPMS Avon and Lincombe Barn Wargaming Society, email: mailto:%20ipmsavon@gmail.com, website: http://www.ipmsavon.org.uk/

August 31st 2014 - Northwest Kitswap 2014Venue: Canberra Club, Samlesbury Aerodrome, Balderstone, Lancashire, BB2 7LFIf you want to turn your loft insulation into cash or just pick up a few bargains, come to the North-West Kit-Swap. 5 Minutes from J31 of the M6. Hosted by IPMS Lancashire. Doors are 10:00 to 16:00, Final admissions at 15:30 prompt. Tables available for hire at £4 each, which includes entry for one Seller.Entrance fee for the public is £1.00 per adult. Under-16s go free! Free Parking at the venue. Hot and cold food is available until 1:30pm.Admission price: Adults £1, Under 16s FreeOrganiser: IPMS Lancashire, email: ipmslancs@gmail.com, website: http://ipmslancashire.wordpress.com/northwest-kitswap-2014/

September 7th 2014 - Fantastic Plastic 2014Venue: The Community Centre, Church Road, Wombourne, Staffordshire, WV5 9EZOnce again the ASVC are proud to bring scale modelling to the picturesque village of Wombourne situated just outside Wolverhampton where we have been meeting since 1965! Our show is situated across three halls with model displays, traders, open competition, free make & take for children, refreshments & more. Parking is ample within the village & also free! Our venue is disabled access friendly with dedicated parking just outside. Presented by Aero Space & Vehicle Club - IPMS Wombourne. Full T&C’s on website. Doors open 10am – 4pmAdmission price: Adult £3, Concessions £2, Accompanied Under 16s FreeOrganiser: Alan Dickens, Aero Space & Vehicle Club, email: alandickens@btinternet.com, website: http://www.asvc.org.uk/View event flyer

September 7th 2014 - The East Riding of Yorkshire Model Show 2014 Venue: The Showground, Kellythorpe, Driffield, East Yorkshire, YO25 9DNPresented by IPMS Bridlington & Wolds Scale Model Club in association with Driffield Showground Events LimitedAdmission price: TBAOrganiser: Kevin Dolman , email: modeldriffshow@btinternet.com

September 13th 2014 to September 14th 2014 - International N Gauge ShowVenue: Warwickshire Exhibition Centre, Fosse Way, Nr Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 1XNThis two day show is dedicated to N Gauge. There is a full range of modern image, steam, continental and American layouts on display; along with society displays and demonstrations. 10.00am - 5.00pm Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm Sunday (last admission one hour before closing)Admission price: See website for detailsOrganiser: Meridienne Exhibitions, website: http://www.meridienneexhibitions.co.uk/

September 14th 2014 - The Sutton Coldfield Model Spectacular 2104 Venue: Sutton Coldfield Town Hall, Sutton Coldfield, B73 6ABPresented by Sutton Coldfield Model Makers SocietyAdmission price: TBAOrganiser: Sutton Coldfield Model Makers Society, website: http://www.scmms.co.uk/

September 20th 2014 to September 21st 2014 - EuromilitaireVenue: Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2DZModel displays, traders, competition and more.Admission price: See website for detailsOrganiser: Euromilitaire, website: http://www.euromilitaire.co.uk/

September 20th 2014 - Modelfest 2014Venue: Kings International College, Watchetts Drive, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 2PQIn addition to the work of IPMS Farnborough members, Modelfest features the work of IPMS and non-IPMS clubs from a wide area. We exhibit a wide variety of subjects, including: Aircraft; Cars and trucks; Ships; Tanks and military vehicles, including real, full-size machines; Sci-fi; Figures. Traders selling new and secondhand kits, accessories, tools, decals, books and other modelling-related items will be exhibiting. There will also be tombola and refreshments.Admission price: Adults £4, Concessions £2, accompanied under 16s FREEOrganiser: IPMS Farnborough, website: http://www.ipms-farnborough.co.uk/View event flyer

September 21st 2014 - Wings and ThingsVenue: Spalding High School, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 2PJHosted by IPMS Fenland & Spalding Open: 10am to 4pm Free car parking, disabled access, refreshments, club displays, trade stands and model competition.Admission price: £2.00 Adults £1.00 OAP and ChildrenOrganiser: Bill Pickering, email: fenlandandspaldingmodelclub@talktalk.net, website: http://www.ipmsfenlandandspalding.moonfruit.com/, phone: 01775 710465View event flyer

September 28th 2014 - St Ives Model Show Venue: Burgess Civic Hall, Westwood Road, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 6WUModel displays, traders, competition and refreshmentsAdmission price: TBA Organiser: Brampton Scale Model Club , IPMS Brampton, website: https://sites.google.com/site/ipmsbrampton/

October 4th 2014 - Abingdon Show Venue: Larkmead School, Farringdon Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1BBModel displays, traders, competition and refreshments. Admission price: TBAOrganiser: Abingdon IPMS, Simon Fisher, email: simonfisher2008@btinternet.com, website: abingdon-ipms.blogspot.co.uk

October 4th 2014 - North Surrey Military Modelling Group ShowVenue: Thomas Wall Centre, 52 Benhill Avenue, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 4DPModel displays, traders, competitionAdmission price: TBAOrganiser: North Surrey Military Modelling Group , email: nsmmg@hotmail.co.uk

October 11th 2014 - Tank Mod 2014Venue: The Tank Museum, Bovington, Dorset, BH20 6JGPresented by The Tank Museum. Model displays, traders and refreshments. Open 10.00am - 16.30pmAdmission price: Normal Museum Admission applies Organiser: The Tank Museum, website: http://www.tankmuseum.org/ixbin/indexplus?record=ART4151

October 12th 2014 - Expo 2014 Venue: The Grandstand, Southwell Racecourse, Rolleston, Nr Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0TSPresented by Lincoln and Newark model clubs.Admission price: FreeOrganiser: Lincoln and Newark model clubs, website: http://www.lincolnmodelclub.co.uk/

October 16th 2014 to October 19th 2014 - Midlands Model Engineering ExhibitionVenue: Warwickshire Exhibition Centre, Fosse Way, Nr Leamington Spa, CV31 1XNThe Show for Model Engineers. 2014 marks the 37th year of this highly regarded and successful exhibition. As one of the biggest modelling exhibitions in both size, scope and duration, this is the event for any modeller’s calendar. The show will feature nearly 1000 models, demonstrations, and both indoor and outdoor displays. Open 10.00am - 5.00pm Daily, Last Day Sunday 10.00am - 4.00pm. Last admission one hour before closing. Admission price: See website for detailsOrganiser: Meridienne Exhibitions, website: http://www.meridienneexhibitions.co.uk/our-events-detail.php?id=0000000007

October 18th 2014 - Glasgow Model Fest 2014 Venue: Bellahouston Leisure Centre, 31 Bellahouston Drive, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, G52 1HHModel displays, traders, competition and more.Admission price: TBAOrganiser: IPMS Glasgow, Bruce Smith , phone: 0141 563 2098October 25th 2014 - Military Modelling and Wargaming ShowVenue: West Meads Community Centre, The Precinct, Aldwick, Bognor Regis, West Sussex , PO21 5SBPresented by Bognor Regis Military Modelling and Wargaming Society, Model displays, wargaming, traders and more.Admission price: TBA Organiser: Bognor Regis Military Modelling and Wargaming Soc, Nick Sandford, email: nick_sandford@hotmail.com

October 25th 2014 - Gravesham Model Club Open Day Venue: North West Kent College, Lower Higham Road, Dering Way, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 2JJOpen 10:00 to 4:00pmAdmission price: TBAOrganiser: Gravesham Military Modelling Society, website: http://www.gmms.org.uk/November 7th 2014 to November 9th 2014 - International Model Boat ShowVenue: Warwickshire Exhibition Centre, Fosse Way, Nr Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 1XNOne of the UK's leading marine modelling exhibitions 10.00am - 4.00pm Daily. Last admissions one hour before closingAdmission price: See website for details Organiser: Meridienne Exhibitions, website: http://www.meridienneexhibitions.co.uk/

November 8th 2014 to November 9th 2014 - Scale ModelWorld 2014Venue: Telford International Centre, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4JHThe world's greatest model show presented by IPMS (UK). Car parking, disabled access, refreshments, club displays, trade stands, model competition (IPMS members only), demonstrations, talks and full-scale exhibits.Admission price: Adult £10 for one day, £15 for two days, Concession £7 per day, Children and IPMS members free Organiser: Richard Farrar, email: scalemodelworld@ipmsuk.co.uk, website: http://www.smwshow.com/

November 30th 2014 - HaMeX 6Venue: Hanslope Village Hall, Newport Road, Hanslope, Bucks, MK19 7NZThe HaMeX shows primarily concentrate on individuals selling off old kits, maybe some new kits, books, magazines and accessories - even the odd die-cast! But a few dealers usually attend, with their specialist wares.Admission price: See website for detailsOrganiser: Paul Fitzmaurice, Mat Irvine, website: http://www.hamex.co.uk/Index.html

January 4th 2015 - Aviation & Model Collectors FairVenue: Hallmark Hotel, Purley Way, Croydon, Surrey, CR9 4LT ( http://www.hallmarkhotels.co.uk/our_hotels/croydon/location/ )Event held at the former Aerodrome Hotel, Croydon, next door to Airport House. Aviation & Military Collectables, Book and Model Collectors, Airline Collectables, Plastic kits. Doors open at 10:30. Free car parking Admission price: Adults £3, Children under 12 free. Organiser: Acebell Aviation , email: acebellaviation@aol.com, phone: 01737 822200

July 18th 2015 - North Somerset Model Show 2015Venue: The Helicopter Museum, Weston Heliport, Locking Moor Road, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS24 8PP ( http://www.helicoptermuseum.co.uk/ )Presented by North Somerset Modellers Society and North Somerset IPMS. Club displays, Traders and Tombola. NEW VENUE for 2015. Admission price: See website for detailsOrganiser: Fred Tooke, 15 Priory Road, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 3HU, email: fredtooke@freenetname.co.uk

November 7th 2015 to November 8th 2015 - Scale ModelWorld 2015Venue: Telford International Centre, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4JHThe world's greatest model show presented by IPMS (UK). Car parking, disabled access, refreshments, club displays, trade stands, model competition (IPMS members only), demonstrations, talks and full-scale exhibits.Admission price: TBA Organiser: IPMS (UK), email: scalemodelworld@ipmsuk.co.uk, website: http://www.smwshow.com/

November 12th 2016 to November 13th 2016 - Scale ModelWorld 2016Venue: Telford International Centre, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4JHThe world's greatest model show presented by IPMS (UK). Car parking, disabled access, refreshments, club displays, trade stands, model competition (IPMS members only), demonstrations, talks and full-scale exhibits.Admission price: TBA Organiser: IPMS (UK), email: scalemodelworld@ipmsuk.co.uk, website: http://www.smwshow.com/ © 2012 IPMS (UK) Website designed, built and hosted by Charlie Victor

Sunday 9 December 2012

IPMS SHOWS 2013

                                                           IPMS SHOWS FOR 2013

Folks here are the shows for the year posted on the IPMS UK website.Credits to Geoff  Cooper-Smith of 580 Modellers.

January 20th 2013 - Bolton IPMS Modelling Bonanza
Venue: St Joseph's RC High School, Chorley New Road , Horwich, BL6 6HW
Model displays, traders and refreshments. The show is open to the public from 10 am to 4 pm. Free Car Parking
Admission price: Adults £4, Children £2 and £8 for a family ticket
Organiser: IPMS Bolton, website: http://boltonipms.com/
February 9th 2013 - FAA Museum Yeovilton Model Show
Venue: Fleet Air Arm Museum, RNAS Yeovilton, Ilchester, Somerset, BA22 8HT
Presented by the Fleet Air Arm Museum. Club displays, traders, Airfix Make and Paint.
Admission price: See website for details
Organiser: Fleet Air Arm Museum, website: http://www.fleetairarm.com/default.aspx
View event flyer
February 16th 2013 - NewMod 2013
Venue: Park House School, Andover Road, Newbury, RG14 6NQ
Presented by Newbury Scale Model Club. Club displays, competition, traders and refreshments. Airfix Make & Paint
Admission price: Adults £3.00, Children Free
Organiser: Newbury Scale Model Club, email: secretary@newburyscalemodelclub.org.uk, website: http://www.newmod.co.uk/
February 17th 2013 - Huddersfield Show 2013
Venue: Huddersfield Sports Centre, Southgate, Huddersfield, HD1 1TW
Presented by IPMS Wakefield. Branch displays, Special Interest Groups, Traders, Competition and Cafeteria. Ample car parking. Open 10.00 - 16.00
Admission price: £3, concessions £1.
Organiser: Alan Paul 07811 358355 , Geoff Milnes 07879 466554, email: huddersfieldshow@gmail.com, website: http://www.ipmswakefield.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/4.html
February 23rd 2013 - On Track
Venue: Leas Cliff Hall, Folkstone, Kent, CT20 2DZ ( www.ontrackshow.co.uk )
Military Modelling Show
Admission price: Adults £5 accompanied childern under16 free
Organiser: admin, 6 Cliffe Road, Barton on Sea , New Milton, Hants, BH25 7PB, email: on.track@live.co.uk
February 24th 2013 - South Cheshire Militaire
Venue: The Oakley Centre, West Street, Crewe, CW1 2PZ
South Cheshire Militaire is the premier universal model show, held on the last Sunday of each February in Crewe, Cheshire. The event features a host of stands and activities; club and trade stands intermingle in the main hall, whilst the upstairs gallery hosts the open competition, and a variety of other activities including radio control displays and demonstrations, artwork, wargaming and other modelling activites. All types of modellers are welcome to the show; keen enthusiasts, beginners, IPMS members, independent modellers, indeed anyone interested in any aspect of modelling. There's always something for everyone and makes an ideal day out, even for non-modellers. Open 10am to 5pm
Admission price: Adults £3.50, under 16s and over 65s £1.50
Organiser: South Cheshire Militaire, website: http://www.southcheshiremilitaire.co.uk/show.asp
March 2nd 2013 - North Somerset Model Show
Venue: The Campus, Highlands Lane, Locking Castle, Weston-super-Mare, BS24 7DX
North Somerset Modellers’ Society (IPMS North Somerset) presents the 18th annual North Somerset Model Show. Open 10.00 am to 4.30 pm with club displays and traders. Free parking.
Admission price: Admission £3.00 adults, £1.00 children, £2.00 concessions
Organiser: Fred Tooke, email: fredtooke@freenetname.co.uk, website: www.finetooth-systems.com/IPMSNorthSomerset/, phone: 01934 416798
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March 16th 2013 to March 17th 2013 - Southern Expo 2013
Venue: Hornchurch Sports Centre, Harro Lodge Park, Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch, Essex, RM11 1JU ( H )
The friendly show.
Admission price: Adults £3 Snrs £2 Children £1
Organiser: Peter Bagshaw, 25 Repton Drive, Gidea Park, Essex, RM2 5LP, email: southernexpo@ticali.co.uk, website: http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/southernexpo, phone: 01708 726 102
April 6th 2013 to April 7th 2013 - ModelExpo 08-open and CCM model car show SWEDEN
Venue: Skytteholmskolan, Sundbyberg, Stockholm, Sweden
With more than 30 years of tradition ModellExpo 08-Open is one of the largest and most important events of its kind in Scandinavia. As the name implies the star of the show is the model and everything around it. ModellExpo 08-Open is much more than just a competition, there are dealers, workshops, guest lecturers, coffee shop Shake ´n Bake and last but not least lots and lots of model builders. The event is hosted by IPMS Stockholm. In the same location is also CCM open model car show, this year is 20 years anniverary.
Admission price: See website for details
Organiser: IPMS Sweden, email: tavlingsledning-open@ipmsstockholm.se, website: http://www.modellexpo08-open.se/wp/
April 6th 2013 to April 7th 2013 - Model-Ex 2013
Venue: Windmill Primary School, Raunds, Northamptonshire
We are hoping to offer a show with a wide range of interest covered. With traders from the railway and scale modelling community in attendance. Club displays of static models, matchstick models, meccano and remote control including an 8 foot aircraft carrier. And yes there is a contest. This is probably the biggest 2 day show in east Anglian region with over 120 exhibiters doors Saturday are 10.00 am to 5.00pm and Sunday 10.00am to 4.00pm come along to the show with a difference and watch the live modelling demonstrations throughout the weekend
Admission price: Adults £3.00 Children £1.50
Organiser: Bob Humpage, website: www.northantsmodelmakers.org.uk, phone: 01933 312364
April 7th 2013 - Shropshire Model Show
Venue: RAF Museum Cosford, Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 8UP ( www.rafmuseum.org.uk )
Presented by Shropshire Scale Modellers in association with IPMS Telford and Royal Air Force Museum Cosford. 70+ Club Displays, 40+ Trade Stands, Open Competition, Tombola and Refreshments. Park & Ride
Admission price: Free but car parking charges apply
Organiser: Gary Stevens, 1 Sycamore Cottages, Hordley, Ellesmere, Shropshire, SY12 9BJ, phone: 01939 270481
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April 13th 2013 - Sword & Lance 2013
Venue: Darlington College, Haughton Road, Carlington, DL1 1DR
Presented by Darlington Military Modelling Society. An exhibition of model making and militaria, displays, competition, demonstrations, trade stands and refreshments. Open 10am to 4.30pm
Admission price: Adults £2.50, children (3 to 15) and concessions £1
Organiser: Colin Holmes, email: c20hms@gmail.com, phone: 01325 489801
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
April 27th 2013 to April 28th 2013 - The Scottish National Model Show
Venue: The Dewars Centre, Glover Street, Perth, PH2 0TH
Exhibitors, traders, competition, demonstrations & tombola. Open Saturday 10am to 5pm, Sunday 10am to 4pm.
Admission price: See website for details
Organiser: IPMS UK & MAFVA, website: http://www.scotnats.org.uk/show_index.htm
May 25th 2013 - Model 2013
Venue: Torquay Town Hall
Presented by Torbay Military Modelling Society and IPMS Torbay & South Devon. Exhibitions, displays competitions and traders. Open Competition theme is "617 Squadron 1943-2013", 70 years of the Dambusters.
Admission price: TBA
Organiser: Paul Farrar, email: paulfarrar@live.co.uk, website: http://www.torbay-ipms.org.uk/
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May 26th 2013 - MOD CON (military models from all eras)
Venue: Queen Eleanor Primary School , Queen Eleanor Road, Northampton, NN4 8NN
military models from all eras
Admission price: adults £1 childern 50p
Organiser: northants military modelling club, email: crissimmo@yahoo.co.uk
June 1st 2013 - IPMS Salisbury Model Show
Venue: Wyvern College, Sports Hall, Church Street, Laverstock, Salisbury, SP1 1RE
Presented by IPMS Salisbury. A wide range of model clubs and traders on hand through out the day. Plus Modelling Competition, Free Make & Take, Demonstrations, Tombola, Refreshments. Ample free parking Time: 9.30am to 4.30pm
Admission price: Adults £3, Child £1.50, Family (2 adults & 2 children) £8
Organiser: Richard Clarke, email: info@salisburymodelshow.co.uk, website: www.salisburymodelshow.co.uk
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June 16th 2013 to June 16th 2013 - MAFVA Nationals 2013
Venue: Imperial War Museum, Duxford ( www.mafva.net/nationals )
MAFVA Nationals 2013, Sunday June 16th 2013 (Father's day), Imperial War Museum, Duxford. Run in conjunction with the Military Vehicle Show and Book Fair.
Admission price: tbc
Organiser: Paul Middleton , 39 The Leas, Baldock, Herts, SG7 6HZ , email: paul.middleton600@ntlworld.com .’
July 17th 2013 to July 21st 2013 - war and peace revival
Venue: RAF Westenhanger, Folkston Racecourse, Stone Street, Westenhanger, Kent , CT21 4HX
Military Vehicle Show
Admission price: TBC
July 28th 2013 - Midland 2013 Model Expo
Venue: Cocks Moors Woods Leisure Centre & Golf Course, Alcester Road South, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 6ER
The Midland's premier model show presented by IPMS Birmingham. Competition, club displays and traders selling kits, tools, books, paints, materials and accessories.
Admission price: Adults £3.00, under 16s and OAPs £1.50, Family (2+2) £6.00
Organiser: IPMS Birmingham, website: http://midlandexpo.blogspot.co.uk/
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September 1st 2013 - 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.
Admission price: TBA
Organiser: Kevin Dolman, email: modeldriffshow@btinternet.com
September 8th 2013 - Model Spectacular 2013
Venue: Sutton Coldfield Town Hall, B73 6AB
Presented by Sutton Coldfield Model Makers Society. Junior and Senior model competitions and visiting club displays and trade stalls. (Traders please contact Andy Keane for details - 07732 333292 - mikekeane16@yahoo.com)
Admission price: Adults £3.50, Senior Citizens and Children £3.50
Organiser: Mark Knight, email: markallistair@hotmail.co.uk, phone: 07865 094582
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September 22nd 2013 - Wings & Things 2013
Venue: Spalding High School, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 2PJ
Presented by IPMS Fenland & Spalding in aid of Lincs/Notts Air Ambulance. Clubs and Special Interest Group Displays, Trade Stands and Refreshments. Airfix Make & Paint. Open 10.00am to 4.00pm. Contact Bill Pickering on 01775 710465 or Andy Agar on 07769 978505
Admission price: £2.00 Adults £1.00 OAP and Children
Organiser: Andy Agar, email: fenlandandspaldingmodelclub@talktalk.net, website: www.ipmsfenlandandspalding.moonfruit.com, phone: 07769 978505
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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