Boys & Their Toys!

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Any of us big boys, who like playing with toys, are going to love this one!

The next best thing to playing around with big toys; like fast cars, boats and gadgets, is of course playing with models of them.

I think most of us have to admit to a grudging envy of Jeremy Clarkson and the Top Gear boys each time they have a race, stupid adventure or a thrash around the track.

Well, not quite Top Gear, but The Solent Radio Control Model Boat Club are bringing their toys models to Milford on Sea for their Annual Charity Model Boat Exhibition.

The event is in aid of the RNLI and Hampshire Air Ambulance, and entry is a simple donation.

The exhibition takes place in the All Saints' Church Hall on Saturday 7th September from 10am until 4pm and comprises of a large exhibition of model boats including Warships, Fishing Boats, Tugs and Clipper ships to mention but a few. There will also be refreshments available and an RNLI Souvenir stall.

I am sure plenty of us will be there, with some technical guys looking at the mechanics, and me looking at the fast ones, and any that can blow other ships up!

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Solent Radio Control Model Boat Club has its sailing waters at Setley Pond located in the New Forest just south of Brockenhurst. The pond is co-located with a Picnic Area and model boaters can park directly adjacent to the water.

Model Yacht sailing at Setley Pond dates back to 1972. The Sailing Section of the present Club was founded in 1978 with the primary purpose of model yacht racing. The Scale Section was established in 1980 with an interest in all scale model boats, both motor and sail. Nowadays the two sections of the Club are run separately but in close collaboration.

www.srcmbc.org.uk