Events

Marvels of Meccano

Saturday 21 October 2017 – Sunday 22 October 2017, 10:30am – 4:00pm

Join the Guild for a full weekend of Meccano goodness set amongst the triple expansion engines, one of which will be in steam!

And don’t forget to sample the delicious home-made cakes and savouries on sale in the refreshments area.

SELMEC Meccano Show

Saturday 28 October 2017, 10:30am – 4:30pm

On Saturday 28th October 2017 London’s most popular Meccano Show returns to Eltham United Reformed Church for its 39th year!

• Discover working models of cars, cranes, trains, funfair rides and more, all built from Meccano, the famous construction toy invented by Frank Hornby in 1901.

• Invent and build your own model in our Make It With Meccano workshop, then enter it into our Meccano Creative Challenge for the chance to win a prize.

• Buy parts from our dealers and win prizes in our raffle.

It’s a great day out for all the family, and FREE for accompanied kids!

The Hainault Hangout

Saturday 2 December 2017, 10:30am – 5:00pm

Whether you are a Meccano modeller, or someone simply looking for a great family day out, we invite you to come and hang out with us at the North East London Meccano Club’s annual Hangout!

For one day only, we're taking over the entire Hainault Baptist Church complex and filling it with amazing Meccano models of all types and sizes.

Once you've been inspired, enter our competitions and raffles for the chance to win new Meccano sets, generously supplied by Meccano themselves.

Refreshments will be available and our friendly dealer Dave Taylor, along with his long suffering and amazingly tolerant wife Marylyn, will be in attendance should you wish to stock up on even more shiny Meccano!

The admission fee will be just £4.00 for all visitors, and accompanied children will be admitted FREE. If you bring a model you'll receive our Exhibitor’s Pack containing FREE tea and coffee vouchers, plus one FREE draw ticket for our special exhibitors-only prize draw!

Meeting and Auction

Saturday 3 February 2018, 11:30am – 5:30pm

Midhurst Modellers Exhibition

Sunday 11 February 2018, 10:00am – 4:30pm

The annual Modellers' Exhibition at the Grange Leisure Centre in Midhurst is one of the biggest displays of models to be found in the South. From relatively small beginnings in 1983, it has grown steadily in size.

The main hall will be devoted to model railways, including numerous layouts, together with trade and society stands and demonstrations. Other halls will house a wide variety of further exhibits including cars and other vehicles, dolls houses, engines, helicopters, planes, Meccano, military models and boats of all shapes and sizes.

The thousands of models on show, together with a wide selection of trade stands, will provide something for everyone, young or old, serious modellers or casual viewers.

Meeting

Saturday 2 June 2018, 11:30am – 5:30pm

Including the presentation of the Runnymede Shield.

The Henley Gathering

Saturday 1 September 2018, 9:00am – 5:00pm

One of the best Meccano exhibitions in the South, the Henley Gathering usually occupies every available space at the Christ Church Centre, including the garden! The event is intended for Meccano enthusiasts only and hosts the Annual General Meeting of the International Society of Meccanomen.

Annual General Meeting

Saturday 6 October 2018, 11:30am – 5:30pm

Including the presentation of the Bill Roberts Memorial Trophy.

Marvels of Meccano

Saturday 20 October 2018 – Sunday 21 October 2018, 10:30am – 4:00pm

Join the Guild for a full weekend of Meccano goodness set amongst the triple expansion engines, one of which will be in steam!

And don’t forget to sample the delicious home-made cakes and savouries on sale in the refreshments area.