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Old 23rd March 2018, 09:57 AM
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Arrow MSRVS miniature engine rally, Tewkesbury Glos

The Miniature Steam Road Vehicle Society are holding their annual rally at Tewkesbury rugby club Gloucestershire over the weekend 23rd - 25th June. Entry forms and more information are available at www.msrvs.co.uk
Usually over 50 miniatures in steam and roaming around.
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Old 19th June 2018, 07:41 AM
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Old 19th June 2018, 03:53 PM
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Default MSRVS miniature engine rally, Tewkesbury Glos

For anyone who is interested in miniatures but has never driven one, there will be "Driver Experience" sessions on offer at this event on both days.

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Old 20th June 2018, 01:09 PM
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For anyone who is interested in miniatures but has never driven one, there will be "Driver Experience" sessions on offer at this event on both days.

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I'd be very interested in doing that.... how much are these sessions, please?
(I'm a member of MSRVS, if that makes a difference )
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Old 20th June 2018, 02:01 PM
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Default I sincerely hope there are NO charges !

This is a hobby. I sincerely hope there are NO charges made to allow anyone interested to have a drive of a model.
As one who regularly lets, indeed encourages, others to drive, or in the case of smaller children, steer while I walk alongside and drive, I would NEVER dream of charging.
Besides which, by charging likely insurance would likely become more complex.
Naomi, get yourself over here and you can drive any of our engines as much as you like !
Regards David Powell.
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Old 20th June 2018, 05:52 PM
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Besides which, by charging likely insurance would likely become more complex.
My insurance actually specifically says I can have fare paying passengers
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Old 20th June 2018, 06:03 PM
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This is a hobby. I sincerely hope there are NO charges made to allow anyone interested to have a drive of a model.
As one who regularly lets, indeed encourages, others to drive, or in the case of smaller children, steer while I walk alongside and drive, I would NEVER dream of charging.
Besides which, by charging likely insurance would likely become more complex.
Naomi, get yourself over here and you can drive any of our engines as much as you like !
Regards David Powell.
I hear what you are saying, but some organisations do charge for driver experiences, so I'd have hated to assume it would be free... even a small fee wouldn't be unreasonable, just to cover coal costs etc.... but if there is a price to pay, I wanted to make sure I had the cash on me.... and if it is free, then that will be brilliant.....

and thank you for your kind offer.... I do hope our paths will cross, one day! x
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Old 20th June 2018, 06:10 PM
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My insurance actually specifically says I can have fare paying passengers
That's useful to know actually.... I would like to charge for rides on mine (at certain events) - but proceeds will purely to go to a cancer charity... The Foster I am building is being named after my mum, Suzanne, who died in December after a 2 year battle with ovarian cancer - so I wanted a unique way of raising money for charity.... (I've already braved the shave and gone sober for October for MacMillan.... but thought this would be different; and the money will be going to Target Ovarian Cancer) <3

Look forward to meeting you at the weekend, Andy.
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Old 20th June 2018, 06:26 PM
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The normal thing at Tewkesbury is for a donation in the weekend charity bucket. Also a road run around the caravan site next door with the buckets rattling.
As a member you will probably get plenty of ride/drive offers, in and out of the arena for nowt.
See you there!
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Old 20th June 2018, 06:29 PM
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Naomi

There is NO charge for the driver experience sessions. Our intention is to ask (NOT DEMAND!) for a small donation to our nominated charity. We have (at the last count) 4 engines and drivers willing to offer drives under instruction. Badge and certificate for completion. My wife Chris and I will be manning the club stand on both days (late start for us on Saturday however !) if you come to the stand and ask for Grum or Chris Swales we will sort the rest out for you. Will even loan gloves and safety glasses as required by our risk assessment.

Look forward to seeing you at the weekend!

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