Shepton Mallet Drifters Model Boat Club

26/05/08

Sadly due to poor weather the Sherborne Castle Show has been cancelled

08/05/08

At the next club meeting to be held at the Thatched cottage on Monday 12th May we have a guest speaker Alistar Roach giving a short talk on the History of model boating!

17/4/08

News letter page has been updated (about time I hear you say!!) plus a new image on the front page. Look on the SWAMBC web site and then Weymouth for details of the Saturday evening entertainment at the festival.

27/03/08

South West Model Engineering, Model Making and Hobbies Exhibition

YES! Right on our doorstep, we have been invited to display at this new show, taking place at the Royal Bath and West Showground. There will be the “Solar Challenge” exhibit, a number of SWAMBC clubs, and trade stands. The lake will be in use and there will be camping on-site. Model Tanks, Helicopters, Railways, Cars, War gaming, Military Displays and all model making hobbies will be on display. This is an ideal situation for the Drifters, as I mentioned, “it’s on our patch” for those members who cannot attend “away” festivals and events. It is FREE, NO administration or entrance charge for exhibitors. Only just down the road from Shepton Mallet, on 12th and 13th April from 9.30 to 5.30pm daily. NOW most important if you want to exhibit please contact: Verd Redwood AS SOON AS POSSIBLE as tickets/passes will be required for FREE entry Tel: Verd 01749 343832.

15/1/08

FOR SALE  1M Nylet Moonraker Yacht complete with sails, radio and carrying box. offers over £80 contact Val Jenner 01749 343425 (Shepton Mallet) or mobile 07760 494357

02/12/07

The December Drifwood has been distributed.

Don't forget the Christmas night sail at Collett Park Lake on Saturday 8th Dec 16:00hrs

01/10/07

Maggie has added some images of Weymouth and the East Somerset Railway events on the club photo page

08/09/07

The last 3 editions of the club newsletter Driftwood has been added to the News Letter Button on the left.(yes at long last I've been doing some site maintence!!!)

07/09/07

Don't forget the club meeting on Monday 10th Sept at the Thatched Cottage when guest speaker Bernard Holder will be revealing some of the secrects of fibre glass moulding!!

01/08/07

The Auguist e-version of Driftwood has been distributed to members, the hard copies will be sent today.

27/7/07 The Drifters have been invited to attend the Cwmbran Modelling Society Open event on Sunday 9th Septemberto see the invite letter please click here.

27/7/07

The latest edition of Driftwood is being distributed please note that if you intend to exhibit at the ESR(East Somerset Railway) August 25,26 & 27 and you require tickets for the train ride and meal on the Saturady evening you must contact Jackie by August 11th.

12/6/07

The Drifters have been invited to attend the MidSomerset Show in Shepton Mallet on Sunday August 19th any member interested in attending please contact initially Barrie. 

24/5/07

Don't forget that if you have any inclusions for the next edition of the club newsletter DRIFTWOOD please conatct the editor Ted Porter by 27th May.

27/4/07

SWAMBC Scale Steering, Shepton Mallet, Sunday 29th April, please use the Collett Avenue entrance to Collett Park and park facing the path to avoid any damage to the grass ie DO NOT PARK FACING DOWN THE SLOPE!

15/4/07

We have received a list of models for sale from Brenda West of Chris's proffessionally built model craft. These are being offered for sale to members in the first instant, if any paid up club member wishes to have a copy of the list please e-mail or see Jackie or Barrie.

29/3/07

SWAMBC SCALE STEERING - 29th April

The 1st round of this year’s competition will be held in Shepton on the above date. It would be great to see a good turn out from the Drifters supporting the event. What better test for your new boat or to prove how well you can handle your old one. Even if you don’t want to compete come and watch and additional help is always gratefully received. Hope to see you there!

12/3/07

Unfortunatley we have been informed that the popular show The Yeovil Festival has been cancelled for 2007! This was scheduled to take place on August 11th & 12th.

11/03/07

Dont forget the next club meeting at the Thatched Cottage on Monday 12th March when Ted P will be giving a presentation on his Naval exploits!

31/01/07

The funeral for Chris will be on Friday 9th February, 1pm, at the South Bristol Crematorium, Family flowers only but donations for cancer research can be given to or be sent to Mrs Brenda West, 151 Stockwood Lane, Stockwood, Bristol. BS14 8SZ.

30/01/07

Sadly we have to report on the untimley death of local modeller Chris West. Chris was the main insigator of the modelling part of the Bristol Harbourside Regatta. Our thoughts are with Brenda and family.

21/1/07

Due to lack of use we have removed the Message Board, & Calendar all club events will be put on the Club Events page when I have received the tri fold fron Ted.

21/1/07

At long last we have just updated the clubs new secretaries details! Sorry for the delay Danny.

21/1/07

A link button to Trinity House has been added. Thanks Verd for the link.

15/12/06

The latest club newsletter Driftwood has been added to the archive list.

6/12/06

Drifters Xmas night sail that will be taking place this coming Saturday 9th Dec All members please note that PARKING will be on HARD STANDING ONLY as the ground is too sodden. We are asking that you come in from the Park Road end, drive down through keeping to the path please to drop off, then drive out through the Collet Road end to park up. Look forward to seeing you there.

30/11/06

It is with great regret that we have to announce the untimely death of club member Steve Webb yesterday. Steve was a supporter of many events in the South West and was renown for his display and operation of model submarines.

 Our thoughts are extended to his wife Dianne and family

3/9/06 The next club meeting to be held on Monday 11trh september at the Thatch Cottage will include some Maritime Film footage taken by our sec Colin. If you have any short films to show on DVD please bring along.

10/8/06 A new button has been added in the menu listed as NEWSLETTER under this button we have put in links to all the Driftwood newsletters for the year!

08/08/06 The East Somerset Railway 40's event on 26-28th August has been confirmed with an area allocated in the main field for our club. A Sausage 'n Mash train ride is planned for the Saturday evening! Any member wishing to attend please contact Barrie or Jackie

06/08/06 Kevin Fleet has kindly supplied us with a very good web site for Tug entusiasts both model and full size. Click on the link on the links page or click here when on the site click on enter for the english version.

03/8/06 With the continued weed problem at Collett park lake making it totally unsailable don't forget we can also use Charlton Brewery Lake which is weed free. We have had a nice neighbourly offer by the Yeovil Model Warship Association for club members to use their lake at Half Way House, Yeovil while Collett lake is out of action, many thanks for the offer Rob and team.

25/6/06 During Collett Day this year some excellent 3d photos were taken of the models on the lake. You will need some 3D glases to view, but on the same page are some old photos of Collet Park lake (going back to 1909!) showing the old fountain and the visit from Royality click here to view then click on gallery and then Shepton Mallet.

24/6/06 A quick note that the Scale Steering event to be held at Collett Park lake will be held on Sunday 25th June

12/6/06 Sadly our old problem at Collett Park Lake has reappeared ie WEED!!! Also the water levels appear to be dropping. We did have a few casualties on Collett Day of failed speed controllers due to weeded up props. If you intend to sail on Wednesday evening please take note if you are travelling any distance that it may be unsailable!!

6/6/06 Also this weekend is the Drifters annual open day at Collett Park.

6/6/06 This weekend at Newquay the 2nd round of Scale Steering will be held on

Saturday with the 2nd round of Tug Towing on the Sunday. Camping is

available on site from Friday so we look forward to seeing lots of you

there, the weather according to the locals will be sunny.

3/6/06 The latest edition of the club newsletter DRIFTWOOD has been sent to club members on e-mail. Hardcopies will be available for collection at Collett park on Sunday 4th June or posted.

23/5/06 A minor tweek to the site following a sugestion by George. The calendar page has been removed and a Club events page added which basically is a copy of the clubs tri fold publicity leaflet, this has always been on the site but page two of the Home page, it should be easier to find now?

23/5/06 Maggie has added a few more images to the photo page from events this year.

1/3/06

SWAMBC SCALE STEERING on 2nd April (hosted by the Clevedon MBC) has been CANCELLED.

27/3/06 Further to the cancellation of the Swansea Festival below. we have heard today from Nick Evans the organiser, the communications issues have been resolved and the event WILL be held!

23/3/06 News Flash..... The South Wales Marine Model Festival on !st and 2nd April 2006 has been cancelled. Further news to follow

19/3/06 Another success for the Drifters with a win over the Sedgemoor Club at our annual skitles match we won by 3 pins!! Look at the Sedgemoor site for a full report and results with photos click here to view then click on the CLUB NEWS tab.

01/03/06 We have just made a mini face lift to the site. Any comments to the message board.

14/2/06 A date for your TV viewing calendar is Wednesday 1st March BBC2 20:00hrs (8:00pm) a programe listed as "The Iceberg That Sank The Titanic" featuring a model of the Titanic built by the late Peter Fisher and operated by Dave Semper & Barrie Stevens. Filmed in a heated swimming pool in Brean???

3/2/06 Muddy Sunday at Collett Park 5th February. Verd will be taking subscriptions for the coming year 2006. Pay your subscription of: £14 Individualmembership or £17 Family membership and receive your FREE copy of “2006 SWAMBC What’s On Guide”. Cash or Cheques payable to: Drifters MBC

Help needed this coming Muddy Sunday, bring warm clothing, waterproof boots and gloves. Free hot coffee and tea will be available!

25/1/06 Going to the Skittles Match against Sedgemoor on 18th March? Please contact Pam or Ivan on 01749 676002, before 12th March to book your place and buffet.

The February issue Driftwood will be published early on the internet and distributed by post to remind members about Muddy Sunday 5th February 2006 and about forthcoming events that require registration.

24/1/06 Message to all Drifters dont forget Feb 5th MUDDY SUNDAY at Collett Park Lake! 10.00hrs! The annual clearout of the lake DON'T FORGET YOUR WELLIES!!

21/1/06 Sedgemoor vs Drifters Skittles match - 18th March from Russ Chilcott

As part of our "Care in the Community Programme" the Sedgemoor MBC would like to invite members from the Shepton Mallet Drifters MBC to game of Skittles on Saturday 18th March at the Red Cow, Brent Knoll from 7.30pm. There will be a buffet at £7 per head (that's the only reason our members come along!) which includes chicken portions, chips, quiche, sausages, goujons of plaice, garlic mushrooms, vol au vents, salads, etc. You are welcome to come along for an enjoyable evening out in good company, or alternatively join us for a "friendly" game of skittles - unless of course, we lose again!

Please contact Pam or Ivan on 01749 676002 before 12th March so we know how many for the buffet.

15/1/06 Another successful AGM with a new secretary voted in of Colin Button

12/1/06 DON'T FORGET THE CLUB AGM THIS SUNDAY (15th Jan) AT THE THACHED COTTAGE 10.30AM

 13/11/05 Drifters Invite to Yeovil Warship Night sail

We have been invited to attend the Yeovil Warship Night Sail on Saturday 26th November starting between 15:30 -16:00hrs.

06/11/05 Dave wins at Bath Congatulations

Today at the Bristol Model Soldier Show in Bath. Dave Semper won in his class for his diorama of Nelson Last Stand. Dave also won the best model in show!!!

30/10/05 Colins Yacht Recovered from Yeovil Warship Lake!

  After the first small yacht racing of the winter series at Yeovil on Sunday 23rd October Colin swapped transmitters with our Chairman unfortunatley the yacht sank in about 3M of water!! Fortunately the Yeovil Warship team managed to recover the yacht intact (virtually!). The moral of the story DONT LOAN YOUR MODEL TO OUR CHAIRMAN!!

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