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Olney Model Railway Club News
The phoTograph above is not of one of the club layouts, but a view of olney station in its operational days.
The club held a special meeting at the end of March to discuss what the next club layout should be. The plan is to continue developing the n and oo gauge layouts until the club exhibition in September, after which a new layout will be planned and started.
FUCHSIA SALE 2011
The 8th Annual Fuchsia Sale will take place on Saturday June 4th at 2.00pm – 5.00pm, at 2 Park Cottage, Church Lane, Lathbury, Newport Pagnell MK16 8JY (just off B526).
There will be a substantial range of fuchsia plants available, bush, trailing and standard varieties, an excellent selection of other plants. Free expert advice will be on hand. Come early to avoid disappointment. All under cover. Free entrance and car parking. Delicious cakes and teas available.
Profits will be 50/50 All Saints Church and Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance.
All enquiries to Peg Thorn 01908 616804 or 07920 526 367
a decision was made to investigate fully the possibility of modelling olney Station as it was at some time in its working life. Clearly this is a large undertaking as even in n gauge the scenic area would be about fourteen feet long. Club members have some information on the actual station and sidings and it is expected that more can be found on the web. however it was felt that local people might have recollections or, indeed, photographs that would prove useful in the development of this idea. If any readers of this article feel that they could help with information please contact the phone number given at the end of the article
In the meantime work is continuing on the club layouts .
Details of the exhibition and other information can be seen on the club website,www.olneymrc.org.uk
We are still seeking more members of any level of skill and experience, from beginners to experts, to assist in building the exhibition layouts, to develop their model making skills or just to run their trains on a much larger track than most people have available at home.
The club meets every Thursday from 7:30 in the permanent club room behind the Carlton Club. Members have a wide range of interests from live steam models to n gauge. Just come along and join in or phone 01234 241686 for more details.
Cherry Fair
An early reminder for your diaries that Olney’s traditional
Cherry Fair will take place on Saturday 25th June 2011. Handicraft & Art Competitions Demonstrations of Country Dancing and Karate Theatre In Me performance
Dog Show
Extensive choice of refreshments
Games & Side Shows
Tug of War
Organ and Choral Recitals in St Peter & Paul’s Church and a further opportunity to visit the Bell Tower
to view our beautiful new and restored bells
The perfect recipe for an afternoon of fun and enjoyment for all the family
See June’s edition of The Phonebox for more details
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