Hobby Growth: Open Day at Bexhill

Every once in a while on the slot car forums, members will discuss various ways that we can attract more people to the hobby. You'll always come across a few interesting ideas, but sometimes it can be as simple as opening the club's doors to the public and inviting them to share the fun.

That's exactly what the Bexhill [UK] Scale Slot Car Club did when they held a special open-to-the-public event at White House Farm in Netherfield, near Battle. The club's Open Day attracted people from as far away as Devon, according to Martin Douglas, the club’s chairman.

“The open day was a success and we had people coming and going all day," he said. "There were always at least a dozen visitors inside. A lot of young people with their parents came, as well as those who had not raced slot cars for 40 years. We have had a lot of emails since the weekend asking about club membership.”

Hats off to the club for doing their part to expand the hobby!
PHOTO CREDITS: Bexhill Observer.