{"id":725,"date":"2023-06-18T20:44:08","date_gmt":"2023-06-18T19:44:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nwmg.edmundwatson.com\/?p=725"},"modified":"2025-01-18T21:02:54","modified_gmt":"2025-01-18T21:02:54","slug":"news-mid-2023-including-guild-meeting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nwmg.edmundwatson.com\/index.php\/2023\/06\/18\/news-mid-2023-including-guild-meeting\/","title":{"rendered":"News Mid. 2023, including Guild Meeting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Big Model and Hobby Show at Formby High School. 5th. Aug. 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Hands-On Plastic Meccano Workshop was busy. At 24 models were made by visitors. Some are shown here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chris. Harris has made a video of the Meccano Display at this event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=VtlzxS7_kIA\" data-rel=\"lightbox-video-0\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=VtlzxS7_kIA<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Big Model and Hobby Show 2023\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bTWe-S_LdG0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Big Model &amp; Hobby Show (BMHS) - 5 August 2023 - Formby, Merseyside\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aUMGZxPKop4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Family Days at the Meadows Library in Maghull.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maghull was where Frank Hornby sent much of his life. In the library there is a display of numerous products of the Binns Road factory covering many years. &nbsp;Dick Watson took &nbsp;various small models to entertain the children and his model of the manual cover blocksetting crane for their grandfathers. Veronica ran the Hands\u2013On Plastic Meccano Workshop. Pictures of many of the large number produced appear below. Approximately 17 models were made on the first day and 11 on the second shorter day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The library staff were exceedingly helpful with getting the models in and out of the display area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northwestmeccano.co.uk\/wpimages\/wpc6cc0c2b_05_06.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northwestmeccano.co.uk\/wpimages\/wpc88f082e_05_06.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northwestmeccano.co.uk\/wpimages\/wp57117a69_05_06.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northwestmeccano.co.uk\/wpimages\/wpef7e1c70_05_06.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northwestmeccano.co.uk\/wpimages\/wp0ad17050_05_06.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northwestmeccano.co.uk\/wpimages\/wpff15ddc2_05_06.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northwestmeccano.co.uk\/wpimages\/wp73274d24_05_06.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northwestmeccano.co.uk\/wpimages\/wp76b8d701_05_06.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northwestmeccano.co.uk\/wpimages\/wpdf0364f0_05_06.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northwestmeccano.co.uk\/wpimages\/wp31a7cc77_05_06.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northwestmeccano.co.uk\/wpimages\/wpdf861f05_05_06.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northwestmeccano.co.uk\/wpimages\/wpd4b7a45d_05_06.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northwestmeccano.co.uk\/wpimages\/wpd2a4e645_05_06.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northwestmeccano.co.uk\/wpimages\/wpfc2e4b3f_05_06.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Guild Meeting, &nbsp;3<\/strong><strong>rd<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;September.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This &nbsp;year is the 50th. Anniversary &nbsp;of the formation of the Guild. This was marked by the consumption of a cake and a group photograph. The cake was photographed by Brian Elvidge and the group was photographed by a former editor of the Meccano Magazine. &nbsp;Both appear below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northwestmeccano.co.uk\/Cr%20Cake.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-0\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northwestmeccano.co.uk\/wpimages\/wp9c4cf6aa_05_06.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northwestmeccano.co.uk\/481%20Group%201.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-1\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northwestmeccano.co.uk\/wpimages\/wp840ce781_05_06.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There was a good display of models. Unfortunately, the only photographs available were taken in rather a hurry &nbsp;by the Webmaster. He apologises for to the members whose models &nbsp;do not appear. However, some were also shown the following week &nbsp;at the BCVM and were photographed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click on them for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northwestmeccano.co.uk\/467%20Les's%20Models.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-2\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northwestmeccano.co.uk\/wpimages\/wp4f356e81_05_06.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northwestmeccano.co.uk\/468%20traction%20Engine%20and%20Diesel%20Loco.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-3\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northwestmeccano.co.uk\/wpimages\/wp8effbfca_05_06.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northwestmeccano.co.uk\/469%20Cars%20CW%20Motors.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-4\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northwestmeccano.co.uk\/wpimages\/wpad011db5_05_06.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northwestmeccano.co.uk\/473%20Mark's%20Dumper.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-5\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northwestmeccano.co.uk\/wpimages\/wp31a411f0_05_06.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northwestmeccano.co.uk\/474%20I%20Turner's%20Lorry.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-6\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northwestmeccano.co.uk\/wpimages\/wp6bc5d752_05_06.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northwestmeccano.co.uk\/479%20I%20Turner's%20Models.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-7\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northwestmeccano.co.uk\/wpimages\/wp76262a09_05_06.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northwestmeccano.co.uk\/471%20Nutty%20Bridges.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-8\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northwestmeccano.co.uk\/wpimages\/wpa7d0bd85_05_06.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Big Model and Hobby Show at Formby High School. 5th. Aug. 2023 The Hands-On Plastic Meccano Workshop was busy. At 24 models were made by visitors. Some are shown here. Chris. Harris has made a video of the Meccano Display at this event. https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=VtlzxS7_kIA Family Days at the Meadows Library in Maghull. 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