Exhibitions & Events

This list gives some details of the Exhibitions and Events supported by members of the 009 SOCIETY and it includes the listing that appears in the “009 News”, the newsletter of the 009 SOCIETY.

If you would like your event included on this web site and in the “009 News” then please email the full details to the Diary Editor.

The only criterion is that the exhibition or event must include a layout from a member of the 009 Society or be organised by a member of the 009 Society. This information is provided in good faith, but the 009 Society cannot be held responsible for the accuracy of the information provided. Please check in the modelling press / venue for full details before travelling.

Sat 14/12/2024
West Midlands Group MeetingFour Oaks Methodist Church, 155 Lichfield Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 2UU

£4 entry fee to cover our costs and a cuppa

Open from 13:00 to 17:00

Contact: Julien Webb at julienwebb@westmids009.co.uk
Sat 11/01/2025
SWOONS 18th Open DayMerryfield Hall, Ilton, Somerset, TA19 9HG

Opening times: 10.00 to 16.00

A range of 009 and narrow gauge layouts, 009 Sales Stand, Refreshments, Disabled Access, Car Parking

Admission: £3
Details: please contact Geoff Bowyer treasurer@009society.com
Sat 11/01/2025
Merseyside & SWest Lancs NG Group gatheringCorpus Christi Hall, Alfred Street, Rainford, Merseyside, WA11 8BY
Doors open at 12.30pm.
Free Parking.
Light Refreshments.
Narrow Gauge Layouts, Show you how stands, The Model Shop Stand.
All welcome to join us.
Fri 17/01/2025
West Midlands Group MeetingFour Oaks Methodist Church, 155 Lichfield Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 2UU

£4 entry fee to cover our costs and a cuppa

Open from 19:30 to 21:30

Contact: Julien Webb at julienwebb@westmids009.co.uk

Prospective new members are advised to confirm the details with Julien.
Sat 25/01/2025
Sun 26/01/2025
Thamesmead Model Railway Exhibition 25 & 26 Jan 2025Harris Garrard Academy, Yarnton Way, Thamesmead, Erith, Kent, DA18 4DW

Opening times:  Saturday 10:00 to 17:00, Sunday 10:00 to 16:00

Admissions:  adults (17+) £9, accompanied children (5-16) £1.00

Layouts attending include "Moos (HO & HOe)", "Somewhere In France (OO9)", and "Willows Green (OO9)"

Many traders, society stands, demonstrations, and other exhibitors.

food and drinks; fully accessible

Details:  Paul Plummer, Exhibition Manager, erithmrs@gmail.com
Sat 01/02/2025
Sun 02/02/2025
FEBEXEggars School, Alton, GU34 4EQ

Opening times: 10.30 to 17.00 Saturday; 10:30 to 16.00 Sunday

Admission: £8, accompanied children free

Layouts attending include: "Woodbury Wharf (OO9)" by Richard Holder

Details:  febex.co.uk/febex-2025
Sat 08/02/2025
Sun 09/02/2025
Bournemouth ShowHamworthy Club, Magna Road, Canford Magna, Bournemouth, BH21 3AP
Opening times:  Saturday 10.00 to 17.00, Sunday 10.00 to 16.00
Admission:  £8 (accompanied children 15 years and under free)
Free parking, mainly accessible, refreshments
Layouts attending include:  "Kaninchenbau (OO9)" by Iain Morrison; "Melin Dolrhyd (OO9)" by Stuart Taylor; "Somewhere in France (OO9)" by Pete Capon, and "Tan-y-Llyn (OO9)" by Steve Flay
Several traders attending
Details:  bmre.org.uk


 
Fri 14/02/2025
West Midlands Group Meeting Four Oaks Methodist Church, 155 Lichfield Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 2UU

£4 entry fee to cover our costs and a cuppa

Open from 19:30 to 21:30

Contact: Julien Webb at julienwebb@westmids009.co.uk

Prospective new members are advised to confirm the details with Julien.
Sat 15/02/2025
Merseyside & S West Lancs NG Group meetingCorpus Christi Hall, Alfred Street, Rainford, Merseyside WA11 8BY
Doors open at 12.30pm.
Free Parking.
Light Refreshments.
Narrow Gauge Layouts, Show you how stands, The Model Shop Stand.
All welcome to join us.
Sat 15/02/2025
Sun 16/02/2025
49th New Mills & District Railway Modellers annual exhibChapel en le Frith Leisure Centre, Long Ln, High Peak, SK23 0TQ
Opening times:  10.00 to 17.00
Admission:  £8 (children under 16 free)
Layouts attending include "Paracombe Hall (OO9)" and "Turtle Bay (OO9)" by Rob Rossington
Also traders, demonstrations, and societies
Details:  contact exhibition@nmdrm.co.uk
Sat 08/03/2025
Narrow Gauge NorthPudsey Civic Hall, Dawsons Corner, Pudsey, Leeds, LS28 5TA

Opening times:  10:30 to 16:30

Admission:  Adults £10, accompanied children under 16 £1; family (two adults and accompanied children) £15 after 13:30

Large free carpark, hot and cold refreshments, disabled access to all areas except the stage, only five minutes walk from Pudsey Station.

Details:  www.narrowgaugenorth.org.ugk
Sat 15/03/2025
Merseyside & S West Lancs NG Group meetingCorpus Christi Hall, Alfred Street, Rainford, Merseyside, WA11 8BY
Doors open at 12.30pm.
Free Parking.
Light Refreshments.
Narrow Gauge Layouts, Show you how stands, The Model Shop Stand.
All welcome to join us.
Sat 29/03/2025
Sussex Downs 009 group members' day exhibition Court Bushes Community Hub, Willow Way, Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex, BN6 9TH
Layouts by members and friends
OO9 sales stand
Free parking
More details to follow, or contact sussexdowns009@elmgate-models.co.uk
Sat 12/04/2025
Merseyside & SW Lancs Meeting plus 009 Society AGMthis is a placeholder

The 2025 009 Society AGM will be held in Rainhill

More details to follow.
Fri 02/05/2025
Sun 04/05/2025
Bristol Model Railway ExhibitionThornbury Leisure Centre, Alveston Hill, Thornbury, BS35 3JB
Layouts include "Tan-y-Bwlch (OO9)" by Richard Holder
Details:  to become available at www.bristolmodrailex.uk
Sat 17/05/2025
Sun 18/05/2025
Salisbury & South Wilts Railway Society ExhibitionThe Thruxton Centre, Thruxton Circuit, Andover, SP11 8PW

Admission:  adults £10, children £2, 2+2 family £22

Layouts attending include "Wantage NG Tramway (OO9) by Richard Holder, and "Ashover Light Railway (OO9)",

Traders attending include:  Peco, Bachmann Collectors Club, WWS Scenics, Ray Heard Models, and West Hill Wagon Works, as well as the SSWRS Club Members Sales Stand


Other Displays:

SSWRS Club Members Sales Stand

Details:  sandswrs.co.uk/contact
Sat 31/05/2025
Wessex Narrow Gauge Modellers Members DayAbbotswood Community Centre, Romsey.

Layouts

009 Society sales stand etc

More details to follow.
Sat 21/06/2025
Sun 22/06/2025
Exeter Model Railway ShowMatford Livestock Centre, Matford Park Road, Marsh Barton, Exeter EX2 8FD
Opening times:  Saturday 10.00-17.00, Sunday 10.00-16.00
Admission:  £10 (accompanied children free)
Layouts include "Launceston Steam Railway (OO9)" by Richard Holder
Free parking. Disabled access. Restaurant on site
Details:  www.exemrs.co.uk/model-railway-exhibition-exeter-2025
Sat 02/08/2025
20th Wiltshire Group Open DayBouverie Hall, Goddard Road, Pewsey, Wiltshire, SN9 5QE
Opening times: 10.00 to 16.00
Refreshments
Layouts Attending: about a dozen
Traders Attending: 009 Sales Stand
Details: contact Andy Cundick at aandjcundick@talktalk.net
Sat 20/09/2025
Culm Valley Model Railway Society ExhibitionWilland Village Hall, Gables Rd, Willand, Cullompton, EX15 2PL
Layouts include "Launceston Steam Railway (OO9)" by Richard Holder
Details to become available at cvmrc.weebly.com
Sat 25/10/2025
Narrow Gauge NOWPortland College, Nottingham Road, Harlow Wood, Mansfield, NG18 4TJ.

Narrow Gauge Exhibits in various scales, Demos, 009 Society Sales Stand and trade support.
Refreshments - Free Parking

Opening Times: 10:00 to 16:00
Sat 25/10/2025
Sun 26/10/2025
Great British Model Railway ShowBanbury Road, Gaydon, Warwickshire, CV35 0BJ
Layouts include "Tan-y-Bwlch (OO9)" by Richard Holder
Details to become available at gbmrs.com