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We are organised into four groups, by scale, from the small but perfectly formed N gauge (2mm=1 foot), through the most popular scale of 00 gauge (4mm=1 foot), the larger scale of 0 gauge (7mm=1 foot), and the impressive live steam 16mm=1 foot narrow gauge.
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LATEST CLUBROOM NEWS
Finally - we have moved!
by Andy Wilkinson
For several years we have been actively looking for a suitable new clubroom because our Milnsbridge home was threatened by redevelopment, but nothing practical and affordable was found until the end of 2019 when the former Bath Mills, a textile factory was found in nearby Lockwood, much nearer Huddersfield town centre. By January 2020 terms were agreed and a lease signed. Work at Bath Mill by the landlord included taking out partitions in the former office space we were taking over, a new heating system and fixing major roof leaks. Then HRM members painted walls, installed new more efficient LED lighting, built a new kitchen and toilets, and fitted out the new Lounge area. Back at Milnsbridge the club’s layouts were dismantled, crated up and made ready for the move. The contents of the extensive Library were boxed. The move was planned for April and by mid-March we had hired a local professional mover. Then BANG ! The first Covid lockdown happened!!! We were in limbo for over three months.
by Andy Wilkinson
For several years we have been actively looking for a suitable new clubroom because our Milnsbridge home was threatened by redevelopment, but nothing practical and affordable was found until the end of 2019 when the former Bath Mills, a textile factory was found in nearby Lockwood, much nearer Huddersfield town centre. By January 2020 terms were agreed and a lease signed. Work at Bath Mill by the landlord included taking out partitions in the former office space we were taking over, a new heating system and fixing major roof leaks. Then HRM members painted walls, installed new more efficient LED lighting, built a new kitchen and toilets, and fitted out the new Lounge area. Back at Milnsbridge the club’s layouts were dismantled, crated up and made ready for the move. The contents of the extensive Library were boxed. The move was planned for April and by mid-March we had hired a local professional mover. Then BANG ! The first Covid lockdown happened!!! We were in limbo for over three months.
When the lockdown was eased, work at Bath Mills was completed. The 'big move' finally took place on Friday 14th August. Two vans plus five hired-in ’big lads’, and club members shifted six full van loads of layouts etc. After all the months of frustration, there was a sigh of relief. HRM had actually moved, three extra months later than originally projected, but we were in!
Before the move, a scale floor plan of the new premises had been drawn up to show which layouts went where in the clubrooms. The different crated layouts were left stacked in their allocated spaces at Bath Mills to be assembled later.
Great efforts have been made to make the new clubrooms as Covid compliant as possible. So far, we have only been able to have member only visits. Some layouts have been worked upon and are in various stages of being built back to normal. Some others are taking the opportunity to do a major makeover.
The second National Lockdown will end soon and we hope that the post-lockdown regulations will allow us to return as soon as sensible to more normal club activity in our new clubrooms. We look forward to the day when 2020, and ‘Covid’ are perhaps but a distant memory, and we can welcome both existing and new members to help enjoy our big new clubroom in Central Huddersfield. Whether you are an experienced modeller or a complete novice, there is plenty of fun to be had! Come and join us!
Before the move, a scale floor plan of the new premises had been drawn up to show which layouts went where in the clubrooms. The different crated layouts were left stacked in their allocated spaces at Bath Mills to be assembled later.
Great efforts have been made to make the new clubrooms as Covid compliant as possible. So far, we have only been able to have member only visits. Some layouts have been worked upon and are in various stages of being built back to normal. Some others are taking the opportunity to do a major makeover.
The second National Lockdown will end soon and we hope that the post-lockdown regulations will allow us to return as soon as sensible to more normal club activity in our new clubrooms. We look forward to the day when 2020, and ‘Covid’ are perhaps but a distant memory, and we can welcome both existing and new members to help enjoy our big new clubroom in Central Huddersfield. Whether you are an experienced modeller or a complete novice, there is plenty of fun to be had! Come and join us!
How to find us
BATH MILLS (FIRST FLOOR) ALBERT STREET, LOCKWOOD, HUDDERSFIELD HD1 3PY
The club normally meets every Thursday evening from 7.30pm, and modelling group and layout working groups meet at other times during the week. There is plenty of on-street parking and the clubrooms have toilets, a kitchen which serves tea, cold drinks and snacks, a library and a fully equipped lounge with video projection facilities.
Come and join us! Contact us to come along for two weeks free with no obligation! We think you'll like what you find.
The club normally meets every Thursday evening from 7.30pm, and modelling group and layout working groups meet at other times during the week. There is plenty of on-street parking and the clubrooms have toilets, a kitchen which serves tea, cold drinks and snacks, a library and a fully equipped lounge with video projection facilities.
Come and join us! Contact us to come along for two weeks free with no obligation! We think you'll like what you find.
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