19th February: Road run for tractors, cars, bikes and commercial vehicles, in aid of, Rathangan Day Care Centre, Rathangan, Co. Kildare, starting at noon; for more info, call 087 2332388.

Durrow Vintage Club are holding their 1st Die Cast Model & Diorama Show on Saturday 17th December 2011.  It will be held in the Castle Arms Hotel in Durrow, Co. Laois and will run from 9.30am to 5.30pm.  There is a lot of entries so far both from Model Traders and Exhibitors.  Some of the traders that have confirmed their attendance is Mad for Models, M & M Models, N.L. Auto Models – Portlaoise and Kevin Finlay will also be attending on the day.  Some other stands that will be there will be Don Mc-Clenahan with books and DVD’s others have yet to confirm. Most of the model exhibits at our show are exhibiting for the first time and some are members of surrounding vintage clubs.  We also hope to have some miniature steam on display outside the hotel.  The hotel will have special rates available for anyone wishing to stay over and there will be carvery lunch available on the day also. All are welcome to our show and remember this will be your last chance to buy that special gift before Christmas.Looking forward to seeing you all there.  For further information contact Austin on 086 8860598.