Hello Folks
What a wet start to 2026! I hope you have not been too affected by the persistent rain. We managed to arrange three teams for the quiz night at the Three Daws on Thursday, 22nd. Thanks are due to John Denbury for his skills as our Quizmaster for the evening, and congratulations to Team 1 (Iain, Alan and Bob) who were awarded celebratory popcorn!
The ZOOM meetings are back for the winter period, and the third of the three presentations will be delivered by the LRS, on Wednesday, 11 February:
- Wednesday 11 February – please sign in at 7.25pm for a 7.30pm start (details to be provided soon)
Here’s another reminder to invite your friends and family to subscribe to our new and improved Facebook site. If you have yet to do so, we would also like you to please subscribe and spread the word: https://www.facebook.com/people/GRES-Gravesend-Railway-Enthusiasts-Society/61552508150631/
We now have around 20 of our glorious Southern-green liveried GRES wagons in OO Gauge to celebrate 50 years of GRES model railway exhibitions remaining. These include an individually numbered certificate signed by Ella plus a brief history of our exhibitions and would make a great Christmas present for a railway enthusiast or someone with an interest in Gravesham 😊. While the standard price is £19.99, current GRES members can obtain their wagon(s) for only £14.99 each.
GRES meetings:
Tuesday 3rd February – We are in for a rare treat as we get to spend An evening with Adam Curtis who will present some of his photo collection plus the stories that go with the photos. So, join us at our usual venue of the Emmanuel Church Hall, 55 Windmill Street, Gravesend (from 7.45pm).
Thursday 19th February – We’re pleased to welcome back Tony Riley to share with us 200 years of train travel – 100 notable events (part 1). So, join us at our usual venue of the Emmanuel Church Hall, 55 Windmill Street, Gravesend (from 7.45pm).
Future GRES date for your diaries:
Tuesday 3rd March – Having delivered an interesting talk about the Berlin Telephone Tap last year, Robert (Bob) Gibbs returns to tell us about The luck of KoKura. So, join us at our usual venue of the Emmanuel Church Hall, 55 Windmill Street, Gravesend (from 7.45pm).
For those who like their model railway exhibitions, please note the following during February:
Saturday 21st – Tonbridge Model Railway Exhibition, The Angel Centre, Angel Lane, Tonbridge, TN9 1SF (Saturday: 10am – 5pm). Adults – £8, Family – £16. Up to 35 layouts, extensive trade stands plus other displays.
Saturday 21st – Kent Area Group of Scalefour Society – Open Day, Yalding Station, Hampstead Lane, Yalding, ME18 6HN (Saturday: 10am – 5pm). Featuring a full scale model of Eridge station, in connection with the Tonbridge Exhibition. Entrance is free with limited tea/coffee available.
Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd – Tenterden Model Railway Exhibition, Homewood School, Ashford Road, Tenterden, TN30 6LT (Saturday: 10am – 5pm & Sunday: 10am – 4pm). Adults – £7, Concessions – £5, Children – £3, Family – £17. Many layouts, trade stands plus other displays. GRES Modelling Group will be attending with Windmill hill and Gravesend West. Pop over and say hello if you go to the exhibtion.
I look forward to seeing many of you on Tuesday 3rd February. Please ask if you have any questions.
Regards
George Marcar (for GRES Committee)
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