North Staffs
Model Engineering Society

NSMES Membership

If you wish to become a member of this Society or find out more information about us, you can contact us via email, or visit the club track any Sunday afternnon during the summer months

The friends of brampton are having a Family Fun Day on Saturday 7th August . Volunteers needed to enable us to run this day, Times etc: to follow later, If can offer your services please make it known to Chris or Tony.

SUMMER ROTA
Now available . If you havenot recieved or have mislaid your copy contact Chris Goodwin.

Any problems with Sunday duties please contact Chris ASAP.

DIRECTORS REPORT 2009
The Directors present their report for the year ending December 31st 2009
The Company was incorporated as a company not having a share capital on 23rd April 1997
On the 16th of February 2005 the Company name was changed to ‘North Staffs Model Engineering Society Ltd
Activities
The Company Was Established to further the advancement in the science of all fields of model engineering and to establish, undertake and maintain model and other exhibitions of all kinds.
To promote the running of model locomotives and rolling stock and all ancillary thereto including the running of efficiency trials. To carry passengers, whether or not for hire or reward.
To erect, develop, maintain, extend and modify track equipment and facilities in relation to the safe running of models for such purpose.

Results and Review
The financial results for the year are set out in the attached income and expenditure accounts. (not available online)
At home events have enabled the Company to support local charities as well as funding maintenance of our station buildings and track.
The Mayor and Mayoress of Newcastle under Lyme, Councillor Miss Marion Reddish, visited the station in August to receive a cheque for £250.00 towards the Mayors Charity.

The Companies Awards for the year are;

• Bagnal Shield -  Not Awarded
• Bagnal Cup -  Awarded to Mr Peter Boon For his Test Boiler.
• Rainhill Cup 31/2” Efficiency Trial - Not Awarded.
• Presidents Cup 5” Efficiency Trial - Not Awarded.
• Brampton Cup for 1st Model - Not Awarded.
• Locomotive of the Year Trophy - Not Awarded.
• Myford Trophy for the best example in any class completed during the year - Not Awarded.
• Personality of the year Awarded to The Wednesday Gang, for their on going Hard Work, and Support.
• Steward of the Year -  Mr John Longmore. 

Directors Responsibilities
No director had an interest in any contract with the Company and as a company limited by guarantee and having no share capital the financial interests of the directors are identical to those of the Membership.
The directors are responsible for the keeping of proper accounting records, which disclose with reasonable accuracy, at any time, the financial position of the Company and to ensure that financial statements comply with the companies Act 1985.
They are responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Health and Safety
The directors intend to conduct the Company in such a way that there are no unacceptable risks to the health and safety of Employees, Members, Visitors and others who maybe involved. Members of the Company must realise that their acts and omissions affect the health and safety of other persons and members of the Company. AII Members must therefore comply with Company rules and regulations.

On behalf of the board of Directors
Mr. Christopher D Goodwin.
Company Secretary.