Hi guys been a while so here goes the local council are now helping the newly formed North Woolwich mrc to get permanent club house near to the library will have the new home soon fingers x so as to build new club layout I have been working with my son two young lads who have not been in schools for past 3 years the deal is the addend school 3 days a week and Wednesday and Friday with my fellow club members since attending the club there attitude has improved and grades gone up not a great deal but showing improvement I also have two lots of 4 adults with learning difficulties if was not for members on this forum and another one I use this would not be happing its been hard over last few weeks been spat at threaten with knife but I am I this for the long haul no going back my lady thinks I need help I guess the jury will always be out on that one lol :thankyousign: for acts of kindness.mike
Mike,
I admire your courage and wish you good luck.
Best regards,
Joe
Quote from: joe cassidy on February 14, 2016, 06:45:20 PM
Mike,
I admire your courage and wish you good luck.
Best regards,
Joe
Well the suit of Armour helps lol
And a sense of humour best of luck with your endeavors
:greatwork:
Graham
Hi Mike
I am absolutely delighted to read your post. As a teacher I have long said that the educational potential of railway modelling is enormous. From obvious electronics, through woodwork (technology these days) and scenery construction, to historical research , social history and business enterprise. There are many others, but what touched me is how you have recognised that modelling can be used for promoting self esteem - I know you haven't used those words but I guess from what you've written that is exactly what you are aiming for, improved self esteem leading to more engagement in the classroom.
I'm absolutely fascinated to see how far you get. Often these projects can fail because key people like yourself don't get the support they need. And make no mistake, working with school refuses is no ride in the park, it is damned hard work. That's not say those youngsters don't deserve their chance, of course they do, and I'm so glad our hobby is attempting to do something.
Well done Mike.
Cheers
Kirky
Quote from: kirky on February 14, 2016, 08:16:01 PM
Hi Mike
I am absolutely delighted to read your post. As a teacher I have long said that the educational potential of railway modelling is enormous. From obvious electronics, through woodwork (technology these days) and scenery construction, to historical research , social history and business enterprise. There are many others, but what touched me is how you have recognised that modelling can be used for promoting self esteem - I know you haven't used those words but I guess from what you've written that is exactly what you are aiming for, improved self esteem leading to more engagement in the classroom.
I'm absolutely fascinated to see how far you get. Often these projects can fail because key people like yourself don't get the support they need. And make no mistake, working with school refuses is no ride in the park, it is damned hard work. That's not say those youngsters don't deserve their chance, of course they do, and I'm so glad our hobby is attempting to do something.
Well done Mike.PS AS FOR SUPPORT HAVE A WHOLE FORUM FULL OF IT
Cheers
Kirky
Hi and thank you for your kind word its with great joy that I have been given a lot of support from my local MP who was very badly injured some years back in a stabbing so this guy know full well what the children /young adults are like for the most they have very little if any direction given in life skills come family who rather drink or take drugs than be bothered to help them in life wonderful ocean at 58 I thought life might be easier for me but I just cant stand by and watch tease children/young adults join gangs pick up a knife or gun if I can help them to start a better path in life I have to try I guess it goes back my old teacher never given up on me .mike
Are there any celebrity modellers on here who know Guy Ritchie, the guy who makes a living from films about East End gangsters ?
If so, let him know about Mike's project - it would make a great sub-plot for one of his movies, with Jason Statham in the role of Mike !
Best regards,
Joe
Quote from: joe cassidy on February 14, 2016, 08:41:21 PM
Are there any celebrity modellers on here who know Guy Ritchie, the guy who makes a living from films about East End gangsters ?
If so, let him know about Mike's project - it would make a great sub-plot for one of his movies, with Jason Statham in the role of Mike !
Best regards,
Joe
Hi Joe thank you for the buildings the children as very happy and say thank you well most of them lol few train hater just want be pifa and destroy what we have achieved so far being half term not best time as or the most they just hang about smoking ,drinking these are the ones I am so willing to help to get a better deal out life its so very sad to see this happening week in week out But as stated in this for the long haul never I run from a fight and at 58 tomorrow not going start now well be one of two things few will change or I die trying lol
Happy birthday for tomorrow :beers:
I admire your dedication and determination in trying to help give direction and responsibility to these youngsters. :greatwork: :thankyousign:
Quote from: Mito on February 18, 2016, 09:39:17 PM
Happy birthday for tomorrow :beers:
I admire your dedication and determination in trying to help give direction and responsibility to these youngsters. :greatwork: :thankyousign:
Wifeys bought me a real nice made to measure suit of armour and paid in advance for my funeral lol
Happy birthday from me too Mike :beers:
Best wishes,
Alex
Quote from: Hailstone on February 21, 2016, 10:15:47 PM
Happy birthday from me too Mike :beers:
.............and me
Good on you Mike and good to hear the local authorities are buying into your idea and providing support too. Might yet be a blueprint for other areas of the country to encourage inclusivity :thumbsup:
Sorry guys I am about to swear I new member joined today Keith a 00 guy and with him was his early birthday present Hornby e-link majestic well what nightmare to get it running lol my lenz lot easier lol so now have 8 n gauge and 3 00 gauge but it was a good session children had great day learning how to open boxes and not one died yet .mike
Quote from: fatso on February 22, 2016, 06:04:59 PM
it was a good session children had great day learning how to open boxes and not one died yet .mike
I didn't know box opening was a dangerous pastime. :uneasy:
North Woolwich M.R.C is top of the our thrilling three most interesting social events going on in Newham as posted in the Newham weekly free paper it seems that the club and beaten Steel pan music therapy and Bollywood exercise class to be NO1 Lets hear for N gauge modellers long live model trains.mike :beers:
Congratulations Mike, you are doing an excellent job, long may it continue.
Regards and respect, Allan.....
Please turn to page 34 https://www.newham.gov.uk/Documents/TheMagArchive/Newham-Mag-issue-335.pdf (https://www.newham.gov.uk/Documents/TheMagArchive/Newham-Mag-issue-335.pdf)
Bravo Mike - hope you get a good turn out.
Best regards
Joe
Quote from: joe cassidy on March 03, 2016, 01:06:38 PM
Bravo Mike - hope you get a good turn out.
Best regards
Joe
Hi on average we are getting 18 thru the door on half term and Easter week number will increase.mike
:thumbsup: :thumbsup: Well done to you and your team sir :claphappy:
I hope it's a sauces too. Well done. :thumbsup:
Hi everyone quick update yesterday session was a real hit with are young children with Thomas the tank engine and friends turning up I have to swear sorry 00 scale we had thru the doors 22 children and young adults from two local schools also one of our new members Keith brought in his swearing again his 00 Hornby majestic e link dcc box set complete with two locos and track so we had that up and running on two tables we are now looking at doing Saturday mornings just for building models i.e. kits so as to engage the old and young alike problem I am having the use of glue I have be very careful as to what I can use in case the children get high at present we seen to be averaging about 18 guest/visitor per session and all for free and I am still alive result lol.mike
Your never give up attitude is paying off Mike.
Best regards,
Joe
Quote from: joe cassidy on March 08, 2016, 06:29:22 PM
Your never give up attitude is paying off Mike.
Best regards,
Joe
Hi Joe giving up is just not a option or will be might be the death me Rolf but someone has to try and I took the job wife promised me help soon {local asylum }mike
Hi Mike, this lighted buffer thing - are you using Kato Untrack still ?
all's well this end - apart from Doctors on strike , operation cancelled till Friday. :(
Alan
Quote from: mr bachmann on March 09, 2016, 11:37:39 AM
Hi Mike, this lighted buffer thing - are you using Kato Untrack still ?
all's well this end - apart from Doctors on strike , operation cancelled till Friday. :(
Alan
Hi Alan yes kato track we be used on my next Misfits Model Railway Company I to complete wit the XBOX AND PS 4 So need something real special to capture there imagination lol
Quote from: fatso on March 08, 2016, 03:20:02 PM
Hi everyone
we are now looking at doing Saturday mornings just for building models i.e. kits so as to engage the old and young alike problem I am having the use of glue I have be very careful as to what I can use in case the children get high at present we seen to be averaging about 18 guest/visitor per session and all for free and I am still alive result lol.mike
Mike
I dont know how useful you think this idea is but ...... we have a few people in our club who occasionally go and do demos or kit building sessions in care homes (for the elderly) We asked Metcalf models if they would care to help out. They sent us in the region of fifty free signal boxes - all dublo - but hey they are free.
I know its sometimes a bit of a drag to have to go begging but sometimes it is worthwhile.
Cheers
Kirky
Hi everyone this weeks update another very good session with are young adults and children plus we have a few older ladies and gents attending and sharing there artistic skill and learning new ones in making cardboard buildings we also had a lady who is the local chair of a Autisms club and a few of us have agreed to go once a month to let them use a small layout it seems to be a great deal of interest in disable children clubs wanting us to go to them and we are if possible happy and willing to help ONCE again none this would have possible if it was not for all concerned acts of kindness so far I have had 8 little guys missing few wagon's needing gluing but nothing major but plenty time to come the Easter holidays then the real little darlings come to play with there excellent command of the English language and the odd flick knife or two I just cant wait LOL PS could be my last posting don't all cheer I have feeling Rolf.mike
This is why I feel the need to do what I can for others this has to be stopped 1O Minute walk from my home.
http://www.itv.com/news/london/2016-03-20/man-murdered-in-pub-fight-named/ (http://www.itv.com/news/london/2016-03-20/man-murdered-in-pub-fight-named/)
I admire what you are doing and wish you all the success possible. It is a difficult path to tread especially when you are confronted with things like that. Good luck.
Quote from: Mito on March 20, 2016, 08:36:49 PM
I admire what you are doing and wish you all the success possible. It is a difficult path to tread especially when you are confronted with things like that. Good luck.
The hard part will be so many will suffer from the actions of this and what message will the younger children pick up I am so very privileged to have good lady by my side and son I know they worry for me but some one has to try and I have stepped up to plate and I hate losing LOL
Well after the past few weeks nightmares one murder and a missing child seems the area is some what quite Mondays session was busy with the children being off school for Easter holiday's 28 young adults and 6 adults with leaning difficulties attended the club the guys and girls sat making container in n scale and 00 that was down loaded from the net and printed off on card we only had safety scissors to use but results where real kool glued used was a prik stick but done its job we also started some track laying on the clubs Sorry for swearing 00 I am waiting to hear from the C.e.o of crossrail and belfur beattie with a view to sponsoring the club I am still waiting to hear from the local council for permanent premise's to hold the club in at present we have 4 schools that we attend on a regular basis to see some of these young children change in the short time is heart warming and gives me hope that some others might follow so another week has past and we have all survived and things are look quite good I trulyhope we can find some founding as I and my son plus my team helpers have worked hard to get this far we the help of this forum and another one I use .mike
I'm glad things are moving forward. You certainly are a very optimistic person and hopefully things will keep on an upward course. The personal satisfaction must be incredible.
Quote from: Mito on April 05, 2016, 08:45:00 PM
I'm glad things are moving forward. You certainly are a very optimistic person and hopefully things will keep on an upward course. The personal satisfaction must be incredible.
Hi I am very honoured and privileged to have a very strong team standing shoulder to shoulder with me on this venture and two of the most formidable forum on the web for acts of kindness and understanding.mike