Mereside Model Club News
Mereside Model Club Wows the Crowd at Mawdsley Classic Car Show
The Mawdsley Classic Car & Motorbike Show was another fantastic success, attracting enthusiasts and families from across Lancashire for a day packed with classic vehicles, entertainment, and community spirit.
One of the highlights of the event was the thrilling flying display by Mereside Model Club.The flyers were Paul, Stuart, Johnny, and Johnny’s son Lucas put on a spectacular demonstration of radio-controlled model flying that captivated the crowd throughout the day.
Visitors gathered to watch the aircraft perform impressive manoeuvres, with young pilot Lucas proving particularly popular with spectators. The display generated tremendous interest and was enjoyed by everyone who watched.
The Mereside team did a fantastic job representing the club, and their flying demonstration was undoubtedly one of the standout attractions of a truly memorable day.
We’re thrilled to start 2026 with some great news!
Alan Beezley has kindly agreed to step into the role of Interim Secretary, helping to keep everything running smoothly as we head into an exciting year ahead.
Alan will hold the position until the AGM, where all members will have the chance to officially vote for the Secretary role.
A huge thank you to Alan for stepping up and supporting the club — we wish him every success in his new role and look forward to working with him as we build momentum through 2026.
Alan Jackson Wants To Say Thank You.
Following on from Dave M’s message, we raised £310 for donations and as agreed with Dave and his friend Vickey £160 was passed was passed to Vickey to cover to cover her costs and the balance of £150 was donated Cats Protection. So thanks to all for their contributions
Adam Prepares the Lancaster for Its First Ever Flight
On Sunday 31st November, something truly special took place at the field.
After hundreds of hours of building, shaping, painting, and fine-tuning, Adam proudly unveiled his incredible scratch-built Lancaster — a huge, no-kit masterpiece crafted entirely by hand.
Every detail has been carefully created, and the real achievement lies in getting all four engines running perfectly in sync. It’s an extraordinary piece of engineering, and Adam deserves massive congratulations for the dedication, patience, and skill that have gone into this project.
The big moment is here at last — the maiden flight!
If you’d like to watch this remarkable aircraft take to the skies for the very first time, CLICK HERE.
The Club Receives Its First Payment
The club has received its first £50 into the club funds — a great milestone for us. If members continue to use and support the Smart Catalogue, we should be in a very strong position by the AGM.
The Smart Catalogue has already become a key part of our website, and it will only get better. Over the coming months, more brands and merchants will be joining, giving members even more choice and savings on everyday purchases.
Every time you shop through it, the club benefits — and this first £50 shows
exactly how effective it can be.