BMSS ANNUAL SHOW 4th September 2021

[Paul N]

Hi all,
Co-vid permitting, we are holding the BMSS Annual Show at the Salvation Army Hall, Reading Central Salvation Army, Anstey Road, Reading, RG1 7JR on Saturday 4th September 2021.

 

[Banjer]

In my diary, any PF folk going?

Bill

 

[Nap]

In my diary, any PF folk going?

Bill

Hopefully Bill ...Bristol BMSS might have a display table not sure yet ?

Nap

 

[DaddyO]

Should be there Bill

Hopefully Bill ...Bristol BMSS might have a display table not sure yet ?
Nap

Happy to bring some figures for it if they are Kev

Cheers
Paul

 

[Nap]

Should be there Bill


Happy to bring some figures for it if they are Kev

Cheers
Paul

You'd be very welcome Paul ...even with legs ....lol

Nap

 

[Hawk_Uk]

Tables book new stock ready to be boxed up.

I might even have some new releases with me too...

Hope to see everyone there

 

[Paul N]

The British Model Soldier Society’s​

Annual Show 2021​

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Admission £3 BMSS £2​

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Timetable of events​

SHOW OPENS: 10:00 (BMSS MEMBERS),​

10:30 (Public)​

Competition Entries 10:30 – 13:00​

AWARD CEREMONY 15:30​

SHOW CLOSES 16:30​

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Competitions​

Class 1: Single foot figures up to 54mm 'standard' size.
Class 2: Single foot figures above 54mm size.
Class 3: Single mounted figures, any scale.
Class 4: Vignettes; two or three figures (any scale) with a common theme.
Class 5: Groups and dioramas, (4 or more figures)
Class 6: AFVs, soft skins and artillery, any scale, with or without crew
Class 7: 'Toy soldiers' up to a maximum of 30 figures
Class 8: Converted and scratchbuilt figures
Class 9: Busts. Non-military entries are acceptable but no erotica.
Class 10: Non-military piecesincluding fantasy figures but excluding erotica.
Class 11: Junior Class. Entrants must be under 18 on the day of the Show.
Class 12: Wargame Unit. A minimum of 5 and a maximum of 40 related figures
Class 13: “CELEBRATION”. The depiction of celebration in a military context.
Entries must include at least one figure.

Special awards: “Best Irish Model Soldier”, “Lynn Sangster Napoleonic” and “Presidents Medal”, to be selected from the above classes
The “Peter Ledger Trophy” will also be awarded for the best club stand.

Traders ​

2D
J McDermott
ACE Military Models
Mercator Trading
Bonapartes
Military Art
C And T Auctions
Mitches Military Models
DarkStar Miniatures
Name it!
Elan 13
Oakwood Bases
Guideline Publications
Redcoat Models
Harry Kemp
Tommy Atkins
Hawk Miniatures

 

[Nap]

Regrettably I can't now go to this due to a family ending but do hope we see lots of pics here

Everyone have a enjoyable day

Nap

 

[Hawk_Uk]

Regrettably I can't now go to this due to a family ending but do hope we see lots of pics here

Everyone have a enjoyable day

Nap

Sorry to hear this Kevin stay strong and our thoughts are with you.

Shame though you will miss out on all those Bust offers I will have

 

[Nap]

Sorry to hear this Kevin stay strong and our thoughts are with you.

Shame though you will miss out on all those Bust offers I will have

Apologies John....that should read WEDDING !! ........pretext !

Look forward to seeing what's new

Have a great day

Nap

 

[Hawk_Uk]

Ha ha ha freudian slip there Kevin, well hopefull it will be a great day ...

 

[Airkid]

It's in my diary. Good selection of traders so best raid the piggy bank! See you all there!

Phil

 

[Paul N]

Parking update:
Several people commented at the Stafford show yesterday that there may not be any parking.

There will be free Parking in the car park behind "Advantage" offices, in Coley Place, opposite the Salvation Army hall on the same roundabout.

There are also a few invalid parking places outside the Salvation Army hall.

For Sat Nav: 87 Castle St, Reading RG1 7SN

 

[Banjer]

Is this parking sanctioned by the car park owners as it appears to be a private car park?

Don't want to get clamped.

Bill

 

[Paul N]

Hi,
Yes the parking is private, but we have keys for it. The Salvation Army use it all the time as an overflow.
We will try to get some signs up nearer the time (But we need to limit who can get the free parking!)

 

[Banjer]

Hi,
Yes the parking is private, but we have keys for it. The Salvation Army use it all the time as an overflow.
We will try to get some signs up nearer the time (But we need to limit who can get the free parking!)

Does this mean there is not enough parking for all show visitors or that you want to keep other members of the public out?

Bill

 

[Paul N]

Parking will be for visitors to the show.

 

[Airkid]

I follow that. Saturday in Reading centre everybody will be looking for cheap or free parking.

 

[Briank]

Big thanks and well done to the BMSS for getting the show together and making it work, good day had and even sold a few flats

 

[Paul N]

Thanks to all who came to the show.
It was great to meet up with everyone after such a long time.
I have had several emails from people who liked the new venue. we are aiming at having next year's show there as well. This should be on 23rd April 2022, getting back to the usual time of year., all things being equal!
A couple of pics from the day attached. I'm afraid I really was too busy to get many taken - these were from when it was a bit quieter!