IPMS Scale ModelWorld Telford - November 2020

[beany]

I would say use the money you save by not attending to support your society by continuing your membership if you can so that there is a SMW 2021.

Any money "saved" will probably go towards paying my mortgage for now, however I've got an unstarted WNW Bristol F.2b Fighter that I bought at Telford a year or so ago that I may sell on eBay to fund my membership.

[JamesPerrin]

Sorry Al. I was speaking in general. You’ve got additional burdens that you need to attend to.

[ShaunW]

I haven't been to SMW for around three years but I continue with my IPMS membership as I'm in it for more than just free entry into the show, although that is a welcome bonus and I enjoy the magazine, which often features builds that interest me. Personally I think IPMS is a great voice for the hobby and SMW is a great showcase and would say that if you can afford the expense of keeping up your membership, although attending SMW might be out of the question this year, it would be great if you did so.

[chrism]

Whilst we still wait for the IPMS to make an announcement next week ... the scope for a local lockdown is gaining momentum in Telford. (like it is in a number of other towns, as the "R" rate continues to rise).

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-s ... e-53820711;

https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/loc ... rd-wrekin/;

[IronMan129]

I've just seen this, thought I'd share:
https://ipmsuk.org/scale-modelworld/can ... orld-2020/;

[beany]

I've just seen this, thought I'd share:
https://ipmsuk.org/scale-modelworld/can ... ld-2020-2/;

Shame - I'd better cancel my hotel reservation in the morning then. I wonder if they are taking bookings for 2021 yet?!

[PaulBradley]

The full text:


"It is with a great deal of regret that IPMS (UK) has to announce that Scale ModelWorld 2020 has been cancelled.

The level of uncertainty regarding the long term impact of Covid 19 means that despite our best efforts, it will not be possible to hold the event as scheduled on 7th and 8th November 2020. This will be the first time we have had to cancel our annual IPMS (UK) national show since our inaugural 'National Championships' took place in 1967. The decision has been a tough one to make but it is clearly the right one in these circumstances.

Over the past four months IPMS (UK) has considered several different formats in order to allow us to host Scale ModelWorld in some form. We have engaged with the traders who were planning to attend Scale ModelWorld as well as our extensive Branch and Special Interest Group network to seek their views on a number of aspects relating to the show. We would like to thank both the traders and our Branch and SIG Leaders for all the constructive and positive feedback we have received.

We have also continued to maintain contact with the Southwater Event Group, the company that operates The International Centre in Telford where Scale ModelWorld has been held since 1998. IPMS (UK) and the Southwater Event Group have a close working relationship, developed over the last two decades and this has allowed us to explore a range of options. Unfortunately, The rapidly changing Covid-19 situation in the United Kingdom during late July and early August has made it abundantly clear that despite our best efforts, neither party can offer any confidence that it will be possible to hold Scale ModelWorld in any form this year.

We are therefore extremely grateful to the Southwater Event Group for offering us the opportunity to cancel this year's show with no financial penalty. At the same time, we are renewing our relationship to cover the next three years and are rolling over our deposit payment from 2020 towards that end.

If you wish to know more please see our Frequently Asked Questions web page at
https://ipmsuk.org/scale-modelworld-202 ... ions-faqs/;

Finally, the Executive Committee would like to express their thanks and appreciation for the level of confidence and support expressed to us by so many members of IPMS (UK) and the wider modelling community in these difficult times. We are sorry that we will have to disappoint everyone who was looking forward to attending Scale ModelWorld 2020 but also reassured that you appreciate the work we have undertaken to try and make it happen.

We look forward to seeing everyone again on 13th and 14th November 2021.

The IPMS (UK) Executive Committee"

[PaulBradley]

A shame, but fully understandable. I am glad to see there's no financial penalty - I believe that was a major sticking point in coming to a decision.

[general rocket]

Pity, but only to be expected.
See you all next year.

[Eric Mc]

Absolutely the right decision.

[ShaunW]

Indeed that is the correct decision in the circumstances. All being well the show will be back in 2021.

[iggie]

Totally the right thing to do in the circumstances. I hope that anyone who has already booked accommodation will be able to get a refund without problem

[chrism]

I was able to transfer booking straight over to 2021 but I had booked at a price that included ability to cancel upto 48 hrs before event at no penalty.

From comments on some forums it seems that those who went through these cheaper room booking sites have got penalties to bear.