November 2008 - Long Eaton Model Show
The annual Long Eaton model show took place for the 10th time last weekend (22nd November 2008). The show continues to grow and the wealth of amazing models was bigger than ever this year. Below are the winners of the various trophies:
Best In show - John Molden with the meccano mouse Best Modern Ride - Steven and Barry Wilcox with the Meccano Extreme Best Junior - Matt Simpson with the knex rotor, waltzer and wheel Best 4mm - Tim O Connor with his silcocks transport Best Transport - Furnisses Waltzer Load Best Waltzer - Kevin Selwoods model of Harris 'supreme' waltzer Best Layout - Tom and Sam Tooley with their 1/50th layout Best 1/50th - Glyn Halgarth Best 1/24th - The model of shaws ark And the person who has given the most to the fairground world this year - John Fisher from kingfisher models.
The show was a great end to the year's shows, and will lead on nicely to the Churchdown Funfair Extravaganza, on 17th January 2009.