Having just returned from visiting the exhibition at Sinsheim in Germany I must report that the visitors were of a much more varied age range than is usual in the UK. There were many family groups in which the male members were of working age with their wives and children, not grandfathers giving their grandchildren a day out.There were also many young persons involved in driving on the extensive ground floor railway system (both steam and electric traction) so I think that the German attitude to engineering is still actively encouraging the next generation. I wish the same was true here.
To bring this back onto subject, Highbury House Communications PLC was placed into administration last Thursday evening. On Friday morning a buyer was announced for the assets of the Bournemouth based division (Highbury Entertainment) and the Orpington based division (Highbury Nexus Special Interest Ltd) with the Lifestyle division being the sole remaining asset of the company.
Does anyone know if the 20th Jan 2006 issue of Model Engineer was published? I was lucky, my subscrition ended with the previous issue, which I received. Just wanted to check to see what I might be missing from my collection.
Yes, my wife got it for me from WHS this week. Interesting article about a IC engine auction and the usual mix of Locomotive subjects and an Index for Vol 195.
I received my subscription copy of ME yesterday (26/1/06) as normal, and enclosed was the following information sheet from Encanta which I reproduce in full as it contains useful address and phone numbers:
---------------------------------------------------- Great News for readers! Dear Subscriber, I am delighted to be sending your latest edition of your favourite magazine - and sending you some good news at the same time. We are pleased to announce that the publication is now owned by specialist magazine publisher, Encanta Media Ltd which bought this publication and eight others from the previous owners. Encanta is delighted to be the publisher and has plans to develop all the titles, to the benefit of the enthusiasts they serve - both readers and advertisers Special interest titles like this are Encanta's mission in life - we don't produce ant other type of publications and we KNOW just how important these publications are. You will be relieved to know that all editors, managers and staff for the titles have transferred to Encanta - we are very pleased they have joined Encanta and we are delighted to welcome you too! Contact details: Encanta Media Ltd Berwick House
8 - 10 Knoll Rise Orpington Kent BR6 0EL Tel 01689 899200 Subscription Hot Line: 0870 837 8600
Thanks for the information Brian. I wonder if they will send the same information to lapsed subscribers. Potentially 1/12 of their readership took fright at the share suspension and did not renew.
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