After a long and difficult time
for us all since they were able to have the 14th members open day
back in January 2020, Geoff Bowyer and the South West 009 Society (SWOONS) team
faced a big challenge in deciding to go ahead with their 15th open day and,
with several late withdrawals, it was a brave decision to go ahead. However, around
100 of us were very pleased that they did, as it was a
really excellent little day out, with the chance to rekindle
friendships after 2 long years in some cases, see top quality modelling
"in the flesh", enjoy one of Maria and Matt Gicquel’s famous pasties
and strain the budget at the Society sales table. Well worth making the
journey and renewing like-minded friendships, with some visitors travelling
over 200 miles noted. It only remains for me to say how much I enjoyed the
event and for those who were unable to join in the fun at the Merryfield Hall
in the small
