BC Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 A new model farm and construction show is to be held at Dingwall Academy on Saturday 16th March 2013 and is being organised by Dingwall teenager Callum Morrison. The show is on from 10am until 4pm and fundraising groups from the academy will be selling soup and baking during the day All monies from the hire of tables and door entry will be used by Dingwall Academy to purchase materials for the Learning Base which specialises in supporting children with Hearing / visual impairment Spectrum Disorders (Autism, Dyslexia) Mobility issues. I think it absolutely fantastic that someone as young as Callum have decided to organise another Scottish model show. I for one will be supporting the show and displaying a display case with my childhood Britain's and also covering the event for Model FARMER. I will do all I can to support and promote the show. I will take posters and flyers to the DMR show at Fruchie this weekend....... ..assuming I get there in the present weather conditions In addition I will see if I can get posters and flyers up at the BA Stores at Lyne of Skene and I'm just off the phone to Graham Miller of G&M Farm models and I asked him if I copied the flyer and took it to Freuchie would he be willing to put a copy into any Scottish orders sent prior to the Dingwall show...the answer was a positive yes....so thanks to G&M aka Graham, Michelle and Layla for taking the time to do this If anyone wants more details on the show please drop me a PM or email and I will pass on Callum's details if you cannot read my photo's The location http://www.dingwallacademy.com/contact_us.html Now I must go and fill in my application form....I won't be paying an entry fee ( I don't support that for exhibitors but traders who are profiteering yes ) but hey ho I will be sending a much larger cheque as a donation ;D...just to help get another Scottish model show up and running and to benefit good causes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valley Axe Man Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Have a word with Kenny and Shirley, Its the week after Gretna so there no harm in a bit of last minute advertising Bill Good luck to all involved and hope the show a success Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted January 23, 2013 Author Share Posted January 23, 2013 Thanks Paul I had forgotten about that show but yes worth having a poster or two up at the event and I'll take flyers down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted January 23, 2013 Author Share Posted January 23, 2013 My application form to exhibit and cheque is now in the post. I attach the application form and poster received from Callum today if anywone else is interested in attaending and or helping to advertise the show. Model Show Poster.docx Dingwall Academy Model Farm & Construction Show 2013 - Booking Form.docx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valley Axe Man Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Thanks Paul I had forgotten about that show but yes worth having a poster or two up at the event and I'll take flyers down. No probs Bill, just thought it's another event attended by likeminded people so might attract a couple more visitors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farm models Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 thank you for helping me with this show bill it great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted January 24, 2013 Author Share Posted January 24, 2013 No problem Callum it is just great to see another Scottish model show starting up and I'm sure it will be a success but advertising is key to getting a new one up and running. I spoke to Stewart Duncan yesterday and he wants 8 tables but he has not received his entry form yet. I said to Stewart I would copy posters and flyers for him since he goes to the Falkirk swap meet which is held on the first Sunday of every month.He was more than willing to do so. Stewart was a motor factor travelling saleman prior to his retirement and has loads of contacts so I'm sure he will be able to help advertise your show in a big way. My application form with a donation went in the post yesterday and I've a hotel for the Saturday night at Conon Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farm models Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 great thanks bill i posted stewart the info forms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted January 25, 2013 Author Share Posted January 25, 2013 Stewart is a top notch chap and I think he said he would be taking 8 tables for sales so he will have a wide range of models for sale. I will get copies of the poster and flyers done next week and drop in past him on my way from work one day. I can assure you Stewart will be a great help in advertising your show as he has been for the past two years for the North East Model Farm and Construction show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted January 27, 2013 Author Share Posted January 27, 2013 On the way to the DMR event at Freuchie yesterday I stopped off at "Ye may gang faur and fare ware" aka Strathcathro Services near Brechin for a "truckers" breakfast. For the past two years the chap has displayed flyers and posters for the Aberdeen show so `I thought no harm in asking about prompting Dingwall and he took two posters.and and stuck one on the front entrance door as I ate my breakfast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8feetmower Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 According to the Scottish Farmer sales directory there is an implement sale at Dingwall mart on this date so that's 2 reasons to try to make it to Dingwall for the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted January 27, 2013 Author Share Posted January 27, 2013 Quite a few flyers were being picked up spectators at the DMR event in Fife this weekend and Graham and Michelle Miller are away back with 50 to drop in any Scottish orders between now and the Dingwall event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted January 29, 2013 Author Share Posted January 29, 2013 I phoned Stewart Duncan who will be selling models at the show and I went round to him on my way home today and left him with 2 posters, three application forms and 50 flyers. Stewart will be going to the Falkirk toy fair this coming Sunday and also the first Sunday in March so he will have them on his table and be spreading the word in the Central belt of Scotland. PS Callum...Stewart said he had not received the application in the post yet but he has one now and two spare for anyone else interested at Falkirk I will go in past BA Stores with a poster or two and some flyers probably this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted February 3, 2013 Author Share Posted February 3, 2013 I went in past BA Stores yesterday and spoke to Allan Brownie and he knows who you are Callum. He took 45 flyers and put them into an upright document display holder on a table beside the counter. In addition he took 3 posters one for the front window and two for behind the counter. I pass BA Stores every week so I'll drop in by and see how the flyers are moving. Oh and Allan wishes you success with your show Callum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farm models Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 thanks bill this is great hope you are looking forward too it i am haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted February 3, 2013 Author Share Posted February 3, 2013 I sure am Callum. I heard you got your photo and an article in teh Press and Journal the other week but I only saw it online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farm models Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 good yip i was bill and plenty people phoning me about it like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted February 3, 2013 Author Share Posted February 3, 2013 That is good to hear Callum. You could try Joe Watson the editor of the Farming section of the Press and Journal to see if he would like to do a feature in the farming section of the Saturdays Press and Journal prior to your show i.e. the weekend G&M are in Perth. If you go decided to go down that route I would not contact Joe yet but say 2 weeks before you show. Just another thought on some free publicity. In addition have you considering writing an article to the Scottish Farmer. I did that for the Aberdeen show last year and it got mentioned together with a cartoon about model shows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted March 9, 2013 Author Share Posted March 9, 2013 Only a week away to the inaugural Dingwall model show and from speaking to Callum and his mum the other night it is looking as if there is going to be a wide and varied range of exhibits and traders at the show. Yesterday exhibitors should have received a letter telling them and parking / fire alarms and safety issue etc at the academy and also and exhibitor badge and a complimentary ticket for morning tea...what a nice welcome touch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8feetmower Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Boat is booked.Looking forward to Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farm models Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 great where about u comeing from Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted March 12, 2013 Author Share Posted March 12, 2013 I look forward to meeting you "8feetmower"...sorry I cannot remember your name I was down at the G&M event at Perth on Saturday and then at Kenny and Shirley Beeton's show at Gretna on Sunday. On the way back up from Perth on Monday I stopped off at some agricultural dealers, model shop and truck stop so I hope that attracts folk from the soth of Scotland as well as folk like yourself from the "piddy" island of Orkney Earnvale Tractors the JD dealers at Balbeggie Agrica the NH dealers at Perth Reekie the MF at Perth The Horse Shoe Truck stop at Inchture near Dundee The Model Shop at Invergourie near Dundee D&A Motor Factors at Forfar Forfar Mart - 2 posters Alan MacKay MF dealer between Forfar & Kirriemuir Netherton Tractors JD dealers at Finavon beside Forfar. Are you the only Orcadian coming accross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farm models Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 i look farward to meeting u aswell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8feetmower Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Just me & dad as far as I know but when I get there I might see some weel kent faces.I know some Orcadians go down to the implement sale.Will catch up with you both on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr softie Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 john hopefully will be able to put a face to the name as well on saturday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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