Bolton IPMS Show 25th Jan 2026

Thorvic · January 13, 2026, 04:51:12 AM

Quote from: scautomoton on January 13, 2026, 02:21:28 AMI shall be attending. Will drive up and down on the day I think. What's the likelihood of getting in a few mins early to put some stuff on the table?

PM sent

Thorvic · January 18, 2026, 11:16:50 AM

https://boltonmodelclub.co.uk/show/?fbclid=IwY2xjawPaECRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETB5d3VQU2VaZ0RxQ0poQ1p2c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHkY4Xdtq8ILDBbyhSPl_npqj2tNPKcwVFE9of6yPK7E2oF1aSHQLaFuR5bQd_aem_l2BhDVkOVYXDiK854v6VrQ

https://boltonmodelclub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bolton-IPMS-2026-Guide-V2.pdf

Details on the venue and the exhibitors/traders plus floor plan

NARSES2 · January 20, 2026, 05:54:36 AM

HELP

Right I'm staying at the Premier Inn in Horwich near the venue on Saturday and Sunday nights. Do any of the locals, or those who know the area know if there's a pub near the venue ?

As far as I can tell the nearest one is a couple of miles away ? Even the hotel only appears to do breakfast and no dinner, although I find that odd, and may just be down to them not advertising their evening menu ? I find it odd that a football stadium doesn't have somewhere to get a pint within walking distance.

At the moment it's looking like a cab or a couple of nights in

Chris

The Wooksta! · January 20, 2026, 06:56:06 AM

Looks like Tyneside is where we usually are, and not tucked away in a dark corner upstairs. Although it is nice and warm up there, as opposed to the cafe area where you have to fight off marauding Polar Bears trying to come in out of the cold.

I am currently looking for a Short Sturgeon, preferably Magna but the Contrail one will do. If anyone spots one, please let me know. I am now regretting selling my spare Sturgeon PR2 some years back. There was something else I was looking for, but cannot remember what it was.

smeds · January 21, 2026, 10:52:08 AM

Dumbass question, how can I become a member of What-if group, I'm not an IPMS member?

Thorvic · January 21, 2026, 12:34:06 PM

Quote from: NARSES2 on January 20, 2026, 05:54:36 AMHELP

Right I'm staying at the Premier Inn in Horwich near the venue on Saturday and Sunday nights. Do any of the locals, or those who know the area know if there's a pub near the venue ?

As far as I can tell the nearest one is a couple of miles away ? Even the hotel only appears to do breakfast and no dinner, although I find that odd, and may just be down to them not advertising their evening menu ? I find it odd that a football stadium doesn't have somewhere to get a pint within walking distance.

At the moment it's looking like a cab or a couple of nights in

Chris

Which Premier Inn are you staying at West at the top of the road or stadium next to train station and stadium ?

The Wooksta! · January 21, 2026, 04:30:27 PM

Quote from: smeds on January 21, 2026, 10:52:08 AMDumbass question, how can I become a member of What-if group, I'm not an IPMS member?

Speak to Martin H via PM. Don't worry about non-IPMS membership, we don't really give a toss about officialdom.

smeds · January 22, 2026, 12:37:12 AM

Quote from: The Wooksta! on January 21, 2026, 04:30:27 PM
Quote from: smeds on January 21, 2026, 10:52:08 AMDumbass question, how can I become a member of What-if group, I'm not an IPMS member?

Speak to Martin H via PM. Don't worry about non-IPMS membership, we don't really give a toss about officialdom.

Thanks, will do

NARSES2 · January 22, 2026, 05:11:23 AM

Quote from: Thorvic on January 21, 2026, 12:34:06 PM
Quote from: NARSES2 on January 20, 2026, 05:54:36 AMHELP

Right I'm staying at the Premier Inn in Horwich near the venue on Saturday and Sunday nights. Do any of the locals, or those who know the area know if there's a pub near the venue ?

As far as I can tell the nearest one is a couple of miles away ? Even the hotel only appears to do breakfast and no dinner, although I find that odd, and may just be down to them not advertising their evening menu ? I find it odd that a football stadium doesn't have somewhere to get a pint within walking distance.

At the moment it's looking like a cab or a couple of nights in

Chris

Which Premier Inn are you staying at West at the top of the road or stadium next to train station and stadium ?

One by the station/stadium Geoff. It's more convinient for me both on Saturday and Monday.

Thorvic · January 22, 2026, 05:55:12 AM

Quote from: NARSES2 on January 22, 2026, 05:11:23 AM
Quote from: Thorvic on January 21, 2026, 12:34:06 PM
Quote from: NARSES2 on January 20, 2026, 05:54:36 AMHELP

Right I'm staying at the Premier Inn in Horwich near the venue on Saturday and Sunday nights. Do any of the locals, or those who know the area know if there's a pub near the venue ?

As far as I can tell the nearest one is a couple of miles away ? Even the hotel only appears to do breakfast and no dinner, although I find that odd, and may just be down to them not advertising their evening menu ? I find it odd that a football stadium doesn't have somewhere to get a pint within walking distance.

At the moment it's looking like a cab or a couple of nights in

Chris

Which Premier Inn are you staying at West at the top of the road or stadium next to train station and stadium ?

One by the station/stadium Geoff. It's more convinient for me both on Saturday and Monday.

There is a Harvester across from the Hotel, for immediate food and beer requirements, on the other side of the Stadium up the steps is the Middlebrook retail park, which has a number of chain restaurants/bars near the Cinema

Martin H · January 22, 2026, 10:57:12 AM

Quote from: smeds on January 22, 2026, 12:37:12 AM
Quote from: The Wooksta! on January 21, 2026, 04:30:27 PM
Quote from: smeds on January 21, 2026, 10:52:08 AMDumbass question, how can I become a member of What-if group, I'm not an IPMS member?

Speak to Martin H via PM. Don't worry about non-IPMS membership, we don't really give a toss about officialdom.

Thanks, will do

The member for tyneside north speaks the truth......

Responce to your pm inbound

NARSES2 · January 23, 2026, 05:22:49 AM

Quote from: Thorvic on January 22, 2026, 05:55:12 AM
Quote from: NARSES2 on January 22, 2026, 05:11:23 AM
Quote from: Thorvic on January 21, 2026, 12:34:06 PM
Quote from: NARSES2 on January 20, 2026, 05:54:36 AMHELP

Right I'm staying at the Premier Inn in Horwich near the venue on Saturday and Sunday nights. Do any of the locals, or those who know the area know if there's a pub near the venue ?

As far as I can tell the nearest one is a couple of miles away ? Even the hotel only appears to do breakfast and no dinner, although I find that odd, and may just be down to them not advertising their evening menu ? I find it odd that a football stadium doesn't have somewhere to get a pint within walking distance.

At the moment it's looking like a cab or a couple of nights in

Chris

Which Premier Inn are you staying at West at the top of the road or stadium next to train station and stadium ?

One by the station/stadium Geoff. It's more convinient for me both on Saturday and Monday.

There is a Harvester across from the Hotel, for immediate food and beer requirements, on the other side of the Stadium up the steps is the Middlebrook retail park, which has a number of chain restaurants/bars near the Cinema

Thanks Geoff

chrisonord · January 23, 2026, 12:39:11 PM

I don't think I will be able to get there on Sunday, as I will be leaving the dog for too long.

kitbasher · January 23, 2026, 02:41:26 PM

Have a good 'un, chaps.

PR19_Kit · January 23, 2026, 03:11:55 PM

Quote from: chrisonord on January 23, 2026, 12:39:11 PMI don't think I will be able to get there on Sunday, as I will be leaving the dog for too long.

Take him with you Chris.