Our former Chairman and active member Frank Smith died recently. His cheerful presence and his numerous stories will be remembered for many years. He built numerous interesting models. Many contained parts, which Binns Road did not get round to making, made in his extensive, well equipped workshop. It is unfortunate that hardy any photographs are available at present. The picture on the left shows him at Ellesmere Port Canal Museum. He was also involved with James May’s Meccano Bridge. of his contribution and some of the photographs which he took have been added to this web-site. Click Here
The one on the right shows him at a Hands-On event at the Ellemere Port Waterways Museum. Frank was very keen on encouraging young people to use Meccano. Cars driven by Magic Motors were being made there.
Frank was unable to get around for many months before his death. A turn to the worse ended up with him going to hospital where he contracted pneumonia. He passed away peacefully aged 86, nearly 87.
Members of the committee and other members were able to attend his funeral at Smallwood Crematorium.
