The Worthing and District Society of Model Engineers was founded in 1975 following three meetings in the Broadwater Parish Rooms arranged by John Rea, Andrew Breese and the late Bert Perriman who decided to establish whether there was sufficient interest to form a society. The result was positive and an inaugural meeting of the Society took place when Alan Norman and Charles Weatherly also became founding members.
The Field Place Clubhouse was constructed in 1992 with considerable help from students at Chichester College. Improvements have taken place steadily ever since, the latest being the construction last year of a disabled access.
The Society has approximately 100 members and new members are always welcome. It is not necessary to have any engineering expertise to become a member; there is always help and advice available for those who wish to learn.
Like to join us? Download an application form here. The annual subscription is £25.Completed forms should be returned to John Parsons, Membership Secretary, 12 Fletcher Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 8EX. Subscription and joining fee should NOT be sent with the application form.
Model Scene - April 10th & 11th 2010
Exhibition of Model Engineering to be held in the Pavillion & Barn at Field Place. Boats, Clocks, Hot Air Engines, Locomotives, Model Railways, Workshop tools, Traction Engines, Road Engines and more. Miniature live steam train rides throughout the Exhibition.
Southern Railway Rally - May 15th & 16th 2010
WDSME are hosting a rally for Southern Railway (and its constituents) Locomotives and Rolling Stock at Field Place. Anyone wishing to take part please contact either Charles Weatherley: 01903 268061 or Kevan Ayling: kevan.ayling@ntlworld.com
Field Place Open Day - July 11th 2010
Steam Gala with Train Rides from 11.00am to 5.00pm
All events are subject to weather conditions