Hi, this group of photies by Martin is indeed proof of how a hobby can be ,Peter ,you and your buddies did well ,I was there with my little tid ,keeping out the way ,but i must really say ,this was a very good day ,it showed the puplic what we model boat men can/and do ,,it gave interest to the younger members of the public ,hopefully to start and have a go , and mostly ,it showed the council ,the authorities ,the people who debate what will happen to what ,,it showed these people ,,New Brighton ,model boating lake is so very popular ,and used to it,s full enjoyment ,,what a fantastic place to enjoy ones self ,and the weather on that day was good ,.