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The 8th Northern Ireland Farm Toy and Model Show held at Best Western Magherabuoy House Hotel, Portrush on Good Friday 10th April was a great success. Visitor numbers in the region of 1600 were the highest to date. Growing interest in the event was also demonstrated through an increased media presence.

The Show was sponsored by local Massey Ferguson and Fendt dealers John McElderry (M&T) Ltd of Ballymoney.

Peter Love the chief correspondent for TRACTOR officially opened the event and was warmly welcomed to the Show by organisers; Keith and Alastair.

There was a comprehensive range of tractors and machinery on sale including numerous new releases, older Britains, Dinky and Corgi models, together with a wide range of conversions and locally produced models. Forager World revealed several new trailed forage harvesters and Model Farmer had their new range of Kane trailers available for the first time.

A number of dioramas were on display with Keith's 1:87 display being greatly admired.

Traders reported brisk business and visitors from all parts of Ireland were still coming in through the doors shortly before closing time.

The Charity at this Show were The Samaritans. Prize draws throughout the event and an auction for a specially commissioned piece donated by DBP Model Tractors together raised over £600 for this worthy cause.

The next Show is Friday 27th November and will again be at Best Western Magherabuoy House Hotel, Portrush.

8th Northern Ireland Farm Toy and Model Show
The Northern Ireland Farm Toy and Model Show will take place between 2.00pm and 10.00pm on Good Friday 10th April 2008 at the Best Western Magherabuoy House Hotel Portrush. This promises to be a very exciting Show for farm model collectors and enthusiasts of all ages.

Special Guest at the Portrush Show will be Mr Peter Love. He is the chief correspondent of Tractor magazine and is widely known and respected amongst UK and Ireland tractor enthusiasts. Peter will officially open the Show at 2.15pm. It is recommended that anyone who would like to meet Peter should attend the Show early.

A new aspect to the Show will be the Diorama Rooms. These will contain a number of model farm layouts showing farming in miniature and should make for a very interesting feature.

The Show is again being Supported by John McElderry (M&T) Ltd of Ballymoney. This major distributor of Massey Ferguson, Fendt and Krone equipment shall have a very large selection of farm models available for sale as well as ride on tractors and lawnmowers.

First time: John Deere will be represented at the Portrush Show. Local John Deere distributor Stephen Moore will have a stand containing John Deere models, merchandise and groundcare equipment.

The Samaritans will be the charity to benefit at this Show. There will be prize draws throughout the event and a charity auction towards the end of the evening. DBP Farm Models who will have a large stand at Portrush have commissioned a special one off piece which shall be auctioned with all proceeds going to The Samaritans.

Visitors to the Show are encouraged to come early. Read more

The 7th Northern Ireland Farm Toy and Model Show was held on Friday 28th November 2008 at Best Western Magherabuoy House Hotel, Portrush. There was a real cold snap with a tight frost and freezing fog. Having said that; this was arguably the best show yet. Business was brisk right from the start at 4.00pm and visitors were still coming in through the doors well after 9.00pm. At times it was standing room only as farm model fans made the most of this unique show which is the largest farm model event in Ireland. For the first time a bistro facility was incorporated into the event and was much appreciated by exhibitors and visitors alike.

Show Launch - Tommy and Madeline Fennelly of Mad For Models officially launched their new 1:32 scale Fiat 110/90. This excellent Fiat model was undoubtedly one of the best selling model tractors at Portrush. The model is packaged in a specially commissioned box designed by Tommy and Madeline. Regarding the Northern Ireland Farm Toy and Model Show, Tommy Fennelly commented that the Show had been ”the ideal event to promote our new product. We were put up on a pedestal and given one hundred percent support.” Tommy also mentioned that there was a “great balance of models across the room.”

Massey Ferguson Treat - Local Massey Ferguson fans had their first viewing of Dave Purdue’s excellent Massey Ferguson 390 series tractor as featured on the Show website www.nationalminitrac.com

This model tractor available in four variants went fantastically well and many visitors treated themselves to this very popular and highly desirable model. Speaking after the show Dave said,” This is a tremendous show. The turnout, passion and enthusiasm of the collectors is incredible. The show is brilliant.”

Charity Benefits From Show - A charity draw and auction was held in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care. Prize draws were held throughout the event and a main draw was also conducted when remote controlled tractors, models, and a range of other items were won.

The auction conducted by Portrush auctioneer Mr Robin Kyle consisted of three tractors including a 50th Anniversary Massey Ferguson model tractor donated by AGCO; a specially commissioned Massey Ferguson 390 donated by DBP Models and a Case pedal tractor donated by McAdams Diecast Models. The generous support of visitors to the Show resulted in the sum of £1,200.00 being raised for Marie Curie Cancer Care.

Classic Combines www.classic-combines.com will make a very welcome return to the Northern Ireland Farm Toy and Model Show.

Classic Combines produce a huge range of highly detailed licenced products covering a range of machines from the 1940s to the present day. Over fifty different product families are available. One off models and small runs can also be produced.

Classic Combine models are made of almost 100% brass construction. Huge numbers of miniature nuts and bolts are used in their assembly. In some cases, over 1,000 bolts are fitted to a single model- many have several hundred-plus the nuts, washers and many other precision cut, machined or cast parts.

Kverneland, Ransomes,Dowdeswell, Simba, Chance, Ferguson, DOE, Accord, Vaderstad, Chafer, Howard, Vicon, McConnell, Haybob, Kidd and JCB are some of the product families which Classic Combines manufature.

Fans of these superb models can contact Andy on 01748 850 905 or through the website www.classic-combines.com.

Mad For Models first showing in Ireland of their brilliant new 1:32 scale Fiat 110/90 model tractor will be at the 7th Northern Ireland Farm Toy & Model Show at Portrush. Co. Antrim. Tommy and Madeline Fenelly will be in attendance at this event. Farm Model enthusiasts will have the opportunity to obtain this eagerly anticipated and highly collectable farm model. Orders for the Fiat 110/90 can be placed with Tommy or Madeline at www.madformodels.ie and can then be collected at the Show.

7th Northern Ireland Farm Toy and Model Show

The 7th Northern Ireland Farm Toy and Model Show will take place at Best Western Magherabuoy House Hotel, Portrush on:

Friday 28th November 2008 Time: 4.00pm to 10.00pm Early booking is advised. Quote 7th Northern Ireland Farm Toy and Model Show. Dave Purdew of DBP Model Tractors will be making a welcome return to the Show with his new 1:32 scale Massey Ferguson 390 and 390T models. These models are sure to be in huge demand.

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