September Meeting 2023
‘King Cotton’ by Roger Backhouse
Wednesday 6th September – 19:30 start
Saltaire Methodist Church
August Running Day 2020 *Cancelled*
Northlcliff Railway and Cafe will be open on Sunday 16th August from 13:30-16:00
The clubhouse and tracks will be available for members to run from 11:30
May Running Day 2023
Northlcliff Railway will be open on Sunday 21st May from 13:30-16:00 with a Coronation theme
The clubhouse and tracks will be available for members to run from 11:30
June Running Day 2023
Northlcliff Railway will be open on Sunday 18th June for Father’s Day from 13:30-16:00
The clubhouse and tracks will be available for members to run from 11:30
July Running Day 2023
Northlcliff Railway will be open on Sunday 16th July from 13:30-16:00
The clubhouse and tracks will be available for members and visitors to run from 10:00
Rae Gala 2023
Sunday 2nd July – 14:00-16:30
Northcliff Railway
Come and join us for our annual celebration of the gift of Northcliffe to the people of Shipley. Donations of cakes and buns and help on the day would be greatly appreciated.
The Big Lunch 2023
Sunday 4th June – 12:00-15:00
Northcliff Railway
Come and join us as part of this national event. Our café will also be open for drinks and treats.
Easter Bunny 2020 *Cancelled*
Saturday 11th April – 12:30-15:00
Northcliff Railway
Unfortunately we have had to cancel this event for the safety of our members and the public and the COVID-19 restrictions.
Manchester MMEX Exhibition 2019
23/24th February – Queen Elizabeth Hall, New Radcliffe Street, Oldham, OL1 1NL
Setup: 14:00-17:00 Friday 22nd Feb
Open: 10:00-17:00 Sat, 10:00-16:00 Sun
Due to lack of exhibits we aren’t able to put on a stand this year but the information is still here for members who wish to visit.
Bradford MES AGM 2019
The Annual General Meeting of the Bradford Model Engineering Society will be held on Wednesday 6th March – 19:45 start at Saltaire Methodist Church
If any member would like an item including on the agenda please contact our secretary Laurence Bentley before 11th February. All committee positions are open to nominations. Please speak to one of our committee if you would like any information about these roles.
Easter Bunny 2019
Saturday 20th April – 12:30-15:00
Northcliff Railway
Bring a picnic and meet the Easter Bunny in the top field past the miniature railway. The Easter Bunny will be bouncing around meeting the children, and the miniature railway will be open all afternoon for rides – you might even get to ride the same train as Easter Bunny! Other attractions to be confirmed are decorate your own egg competition, face painting and sweet tombola.
Donations of cakes and buns for the café and help on the day would be really appreciated.
Rae Gala 2019
Sunday 7th July – 14:00-16:30
Northcliff Railway
Come and join us for our annual celebration of the gift of Northcliffe to the people of Shipley. Donations of cakes and buns and help on the day would be greatly appreciated.
Visit to Ripon Light Railway
We have received a very kind invite to Ripon Light Railway on Saturday 31st August from 2pm.
This is a 2 foot gauge railway where they have various Lister style locos along with several others. The plan is to arrive there around 2pm, have a ride and look around the museum/grounds for a couple of hours and then drift on to Southgate Railway which is a nearby 16mm setup (visiting locos welcome, 32mm gauge). There is also a fish and chip shop around the corner for tea! The address and map were sent out with our summer newsletter email. If you are coming would you please let Russ Coppin know so he won’t be the only one there and who to contact should anything change. Please mention to other members to make sure this fantastic last minute opportunity isn’t missed and bring along any family/friends.
Modelmania! Bradford Industrial Museum
We will be exhibiting at the Bradford Industrial Museum from Tuesday 6th to Sunday 18th August. There will be a good selection of our members models along with many from the museums own collection.
If the weather is good we will also be running our portable track outside at the weekends.
The Museum is open Tuesday to Friday 10am – 4pm and Saturday/Sunday 11am – 4pm
Bradford Industrial Museum, Moorside Mills, Moorside Road, Eccleshill, Bradford, BD2 3HP
Admission is FREE!
Members can drop models off on Monday 5th between 9am and 4pm and collect during the same times on Monday 19th when the museum will be closed to the public. If you have any questions please contact Laurence.
Winter Running Day – October
We normally stop running the railway at Northcliff at the end of September to allow for maintenance over the winter period but we will be running for the public from 2pm on Sunday 13th October.
The site will be open from 11:00 for members to test or run their locos.
Additional running days will be notified depending on how the GL track relaying is going.
Mince Pie Steam Up 2024
Members winter running day and social
Sunday 27th December – 12:30 start and finish when cold!
Northcliff Railway
December Meeting 2024
Film Night
Wednesday 4th December – 19:30 start
St. James’ Church Baildon
November Meeting 2024
Autumn Auction
Wednesday 6th November – 19:30 start
St. James’ Church Baildon
Please remember that only members can bid on items.
February Meeting 2024
Leeds Engine Builders
Wednesday 7th February – 19:30 start
St. James’ Church Baildon
Talk by Derek Rayner
October Meeting 2024
Helicopters
Wednesday 1st May – 19:30 start
St. James’ Church Baildon
Talk by Derek Round
January Meeting 2024
Twist Drills
Wednesday 3rd January – 19:30 start
St. James’ Church Baildon
Talk by Graham Astbury
September Meeting 2024
Talgo – Rolling Stock Manufacturer
Wednesday 4th September – 19:30 start
St. James’ Church Baildon
Talk by Colin Smith
August Meeting 2024
Evening Running and Social Evening
Wednesday 7th August – 19:30 start
Northcliff Railway
Crepes are hopefully being booked as previous years.
April Meeting 2024
Low Moor – Ring of Iron
Wednesday 3rd April – 19:30 start
St. James’ Church Baildon
Talk by Geoff and Mary Twentyman
Boating Competition and Social Evening 2024
Steerage Trophy Competition and Social Evening
Wednesday 3rd July – 19:30 start
Wisbey Park
The club boats will be available for anyone who want to have a go at sailing around the lake the fastest.
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