the layout is inside this year. the last few years, its been outside which means a tear down and fresh build both days. takes on average 4 hours to set up, so i was often still putting things out as people were arriving. i was also at mercy of the weather and last year was forced to pack up about an hour after opening due to rain.

this year features a parade of assorted vehicles.... lightning mcqueen, grimace in his snowplow and lots more. even a train and horse and buggy! as always, the village is built from lego and features a few new additions this year. 3 of the small houses, another toy shop and a few other bits.

it has lights along the bridge [those alone took half an hour to thread on!!], several solar powered dancers, a singing, dancing tree and other lighted items. the day this was set up, we had no power at the club so i worked in semi darkness.

i need to work out a way to support the two extra high tracks at the very back. be nice to have just two extra long straights, but never mind. will work something out.

the over lay. its a whos who of kids favourite tv characters. smurfs, care bears, peppa pig, and old school ones like cookie monster and snoopy.

neighbourhood cul-de-sac with houses and small school

santas workshop with market stalls in the background. two elves are having a car race, with a candy as a prize.

inside out came to visit! waiting for the train of thought perhaps?

frozen outside the toy shop.

from the top end. this is what kids will see as they come in the door from the main room.

from the bottom end.