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SUMMARY:Maidstone & Mid Kent Model Railway Exhibition 2025
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/maidstone-mid-kent-model-railway-exhibtion-2025/
LOCATION:Lockmeadow Market Hall\, Barker Road\, Maidstone\, Kent\, ME16 8LW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Local Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251213T160000
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SUMMARY:Christmas Carol Service 13th December on board the Medway Queen 4-6pm
DESCRIPTION:  \nDecember 13th Carol Service – Season extended. Medway Queen will be open to visitors during the day. \n​We will be holding a Carol Service\, with mince pies and mulled wine to follow. Then we will close the ship for the winter. Starting again in the middle of February. No charge\, but please book your places.\n pambathurst@sky.com  \n  \n\nLocation: The Medway Queen is berthed at Gillingham Pier\, Gillingham ME7 1RX.\nTime: The ship will be open to visitors during the day (11am to 4pm\, last admission 3pm)\, followed by the carol service.\nAdmission: Entry by donation\, booking is required for catering purposes (mince pies and mulled wine will be available).\nBooking Information: To book your place\, please get in touch with Pam Bathurst via email at pambathurst@sky.com or by phone at 07790 179760. \n\nIf you wish to attend their carol service\, please call\, message\, or email Pam Bathurst\, as numbers are required for catering purposes. \nNotes for Visitors:\n​Disabled access is limited\, and access to the ship depends on the tides. It may also occasionally be necessary to close the ship to visitors because of the restoration work.\n​ \n 
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/christmas-carol-service-13th-december-on-board-the-medway-queen/
LOCATION:Medway Queen\, Medway Queen\, Gillingham Pier Pier Approach Rd Gillingham\, Kent\, ME7 1RX
CATEGORIES:Local Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251025T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251025T160000
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SUMMARY:Whitstable Model Railway Exhibition 25th October 2025
DESCRIPTION:Not long to go now until the Whitstable Model Exhibition on Saturday 25 October\, organised by the East Kent Model Railway Society. \n17 layouts plus half a dozen traders to fill the halls of the Swalecliffe Community Centre\, Adult admission is £5 and accompanied children under 16 are free. \nIn addition\, there will be the club’s latest limited edition wagon on sale. T.S. King\, which is still trading in Herne Bay town \n 
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/whitstable-model-railway-exhibition-25th-october-2025/
LOCATION:Swalecliffe & Chestfield Community Centre 19 St John’s Road\, Swalecliffe\, Whitstable CT5 2QU\, Swalecliffe & Chestfield Community Centre\, 19 St John’s Road\, Swalecliffe\, Whitstable\, Kent\, CT5 2QU
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Local Event
ORGANIZER;CN="East Kent Model Railway Society (Whitstable)":MAILTO:ekmrswhitstable@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251018T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251018T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T203945
CREATED:20250528T082002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T101545Z
UID:5020-1760781600-1760803200@www.gres.org.uk
SUMMARY:GRES open day 18th October 2025
DESCRIPTION:  \nSee here for more information
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/gres-open-day-18th-october-2025/
LOCATION:Higham Memorial Hall\, Rochester\, School Lane Higham\, Rochester\, Kent\, ME3 7JL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Local Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251005T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251005T163000
DTSTAMP:20260428T203945
CREATED:20250908T131044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T131044Z
UID:5201-1759672800-1759681800@www.gres.org.uk
SUMMARY:ART AND THE TRAIN SUNDAY 5th OCTOBER 2025 Andrew Ashton
DESCRIPTION:ART AND THE TRAIN\nA talk by art historian Andrew Ashton \n  \nTrains have been represented in art for nearly 200 years. This talk will look at the different\nways in which railways have been portrayed over this time. \nInterestingly\, people have very different ideas about what is a ‘good’ train painting. Trains\nand railways offer the chance for a very broad range of approaches. Be it technical\naccuracy\, the excitement of speed\, nostalgia or something much more avant-garde\, the\nsubject offers endless possibilities. \n \n2025 OCTOBER Art & the Train (1) \n£3 members\, £5 non-members
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/art-and-the-train-sunday-5th-october-2025-andrew-ashton/
LOCATION:New Ash Green Youth & Community Centre DA3 8JY\, New Ash Green Youth & Community Centre\, New Ash Green\, Kent\, DA3 8JY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Local Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250920T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250920T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T203945
CREATED:20250901T142759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T142759Z
UID:5167-1758362400-1758380400@www.gres.org.uk
SUMMARY:East Kent Model Railway Society (Whitstable) – Pop-up Model Railway Show 2025
DESCRIPTION:East Kent Model Railway Society (Whitstable) – Pop-up Model Railway Show\n\n\nOrganiser: East Kent Model Railway Society (Whitstable) \n\n\nPop-up Model Railway Show\, Strode Park House\, Lower Herne Road\, Herne Bay\, CT6 7NE (10am – 3pm). Adults – £3\, Accompanied Under 16s – £1. East Kent MRS will be displaying their model railway layouts as part of the annual fun day.
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/east-kent-model-railway-society-whitstable-pop-up-model-railway-show-2025/
LOCATION:Strode Park House\, Lower Herne Road\, Herne Bay\, CT6 7NE\, Strode Park House\, Lower Herne Road\, Herne Bay\, CT6 7NE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Local Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250919T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250920T163000
DTSTAMP:20260428T203945
CREATED:20250901T141910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T141910Z
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SUMMARY:Rapido Railex 2025 – Model Railway Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:When:Friday & Saturday\, 19–20 September 202510:00 – 16:30 each day rapidotrains.co.ukRMweb \nWhere:The Market Hall\, Maidstone\, Kent\, ME16 8LW(Minutes’ walk from Maidstone West Station; ample pay-and-display parking nearby; wheelchair accessible venue) rapidotrains.co.uk \nWhat to Expect: \n\n\nHigh-quality model railway layouts including: \n\n\nOverlord (OO) – A dramatic Normandy invasion-themed Southern ports scene rapidotrains.co.uk+1 \n\n\nOther layouts such as Leysdown (P4)\, Redbridge Wharf (OO)\, Whiteoak Light Railway (0-16.5)\, Bryn Y Brenin (OO & 009)\, Bristol Harbour (OO)\, Croxley Hall Depot (OO)\, Bowaters (0-16.5)\, Dinsdale 1960s (OO)\, Llaniog Station (OO)\, and more RMweb \n\n\n\n\nEngaging trade stands and retailers\, featuring: \n\n\nRapido Trains UK team with sneak peeks at new models and announcements rapidotrains.co.uk \n\n\nModelu offering 3D scanning for personalized figures rapidotrains.co.uk \n\n\nOfficial retailers and scenery suppliers like The Wagon Yard\, Fourdees\, Double O Association\, Coastal DCC\, Rails of Sheffield\, Kernow Model Rail Centre\, Maxitrak/Accucraft\, World of Railways—each offering products\, demos\, advice\, and exclusive goodies RMweb \n\n\n\n\nTickets: \n\n\nEarly-Bird (advance): £7.50 per adult; kids go free when accompanied by a paying adult rapidotrains.co.ukRMweb \n\n\nOn-the-door: £10 per adult; children still free
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/rapido-railex-2025-model-railway-exhibition/
LOCATION:The Market Hall\, Maidstone\, The Market Hall Lockmeadow Leisure Complex Barker Road\, Maidstone\, Kent\, ME16 8LW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Local Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250913T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250914T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T203945
CREATED:20250901T140632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T141104Z
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SUMMARY:Faversham Model Railway Exhibition 2025
DESCRIPTION:Faversham Model Railway Exhibition 2025📅 13–14 September 2025 \nSaturday: 10:00 – 16:30 \nSunday: 10:00 – 16:00 \n📍 The Abbey School\, London Road\, Faversham\, Kent\, ME13 8RZ \n🚂 Layouts | Trade Support | Society Stands | Refreshments | Free On-Site Parking \n🎟️ Admission: \nAdults (17+): £7.00 \nChildren (5–16): £3.00 \nUnder 5’s: Free \nCash preferred \n🔗 More info: www.favershammrc.org.uk
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/faversham-model-railway-exhibition-2025/
LOCATION:The Abbey School\, London Road\, Faversham\, Kent\, ME13 8RZ\, The Abbey School\, London Road\, Faversham\, Kent\, ME13 8RZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Local Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250830T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250831T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T203945
CREATED:20250819T074603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T082629Z
UID:5129-1756549800-1756652400@www.gres.org.uk
SUMMARY:Days Lane Baptist Church (Sidcup) – Family Fun Weekend Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st August 2025
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\nLocation: Days Lane Baptist Church\, Days Lane\, Sidcup\, DA15 8JX \nSaturday 30th August 2025 – Fun Day & BBQ\nTime: 10:30 am – 3:00 pm \n\nGames and prizes\nModel train exhibits\nArts and crafts\nFace painting\nRefreshments\nBBQ\n\nSunday 31st August 2025 – Family Service & Outdoor Picnic\nTime: 11:00 am \n\nFamily service\nOutdoor picnic\n\nThis is a FREE family weekend event and open to everyone! \nFor more information\, visit www.dayslanebaptistchurch.org.uk \n 
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/days-lane-baptist-church-sidcup-family-fun-weekend-saturday-30th-and-sunday-31st-august-2025/
LOCATION:Days Lane Baptist Church\, Days Lane\, Sidcup\, DA15 8JX\, Days Lane Baptist Church\, Days Lane\, Sidcup\, DA15 8JX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Local Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250824T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250824T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T203945
CREATED:20250804T095038Z
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SUMMARY:Ashford Train Maintenance Depot Open day 2025
DESCRIPTION:Sunday 24th August – Southeastern are holding an open day at their Ashford Train Maintenance Depot (10am – 4pm). \nAshford Train Maintenance Centre\, Station Road Ashford TN23 1EZ \nThe event will allow visitors to explore the depot\, see heritage engines\, and enjoy family-friendly activities. \nTickets are £25 for adults and £15 for children. Southeastern says that proceeds will go to Railway 200 charities. \n  \nStep Behind the Scenes: Southeastern’s Exclusive Railway 200 Depot Open Day\n\n  \n\nCelebrate 200 years of railway history – Southeastern is opening the doors to Ashford Train Maintenance Centre for an exclusive behind-the-scenes open day\nGo where the public never goes – our engineering team will guide train enthusiasts of all ages through one of the region’s largest and most impressive train depots\nSunday 24th August – tickets go on sale soon\, so don’t miss your chance to experience this once-in-a-lifetime event!\n\n  \n\n\nTo celebrate 200 years of the passenger railway in the UK; Southeastern is opening the doors to their train maintenance depot in Ashford for one very special day. \nThis unique event\, hosted by the Southeastern engineering team\, will take train enthusiasts of all ages behind the scenes of one of the largest railway depots in the region. \nMeet the People Behind the Railway\nGuests will have the opportunity to meet people who work in a variety of roles at Southeastern and across the wider rail industry – from engineers and drivers to safety specialists and infrastructure experts. \nGet Up Close with Incredible Trains\nOf course\, there are also exceptional opportunities to get up close with a stunning range of trains from both today and yesterday! \nVisitors can walk through the maintenance shed and see a variety of Southeastern trains\, including the special Railway 200 Class 395 ‘Javelin’ train – 395015. \n  \n\n  \nFrom there\, visitors can continue outside into the operational yard to see a fantastic selection of heritage trains\, including: \n\nClan line steam engine\nMPV (Multi-Purpose Vehicle)\nHastings Diesel ‘Thumper’\nBalfour Beatty Tamper\nClass 73\nClass 66\nBluebell ‘Stepney’ Locomotive\n\nAll trains are subject to availability and may change before the event. \nDiscover 200 Years of Railway Heritage\nIt’s not just about the trains – a host of stands will tell the incredible story of 200 years of railway history. \nThe Southeastern Recruitment Team will be available to showcase the fantastic and varied career opportunities available\, perfect for those considering joining the railway industry. \nColleagues from Network Rail will also be on hand to explain how they manage\, maintain and repair the infrastructure that keeps services moving\, day in and day out. \nBritish Transport Police will be available to provide insights into their vital work keeping our railways safe – alongside the Southeastern Safeguarding Team and the Network Rail Margate Safety Team. \nA special Hornby stand will be available throughout the day\, giving visitors the opportunity to browse and purchase from their extensive range of model trains\, including the special Railway 200 high-speed train. \nWhy not also take the opportunity to check out the incredible AIMREC Model Railway and meet the passionate teams who run the Romney\, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway and the Kent and East Sussex Railway. \nThose who feel the need for speed can meet Southeastern employee and racing driver Toby Trice and see his Porsche Cayman. \nFun for All the Family\nLast but not least\, there’s plenty to keep the kids entertained – including a roundabout ride\, a miniature train\, and the chance to see a selection of working diggers in action \n\n  \nPurchase tickets using the link below\nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/southeastern-train-depot-open-day-tickets-1469564469889 \n  \n 
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/ashford-train-maintenance-depot-open-day-2025/
LOCATION:Ashford Train Maintenance Depot\, Ashford Train Maintenance Centre\, Station Road\, Ashford\, TN23 1EZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Local Event
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250810T170000
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SUMMARY:Tinkers Park Railway Gala 2025
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th August – Tinkers Park Railway Gala\, Tinkers Park\, Main Road\, Hadlow Down\, East Sussex\, TN22 4HS (10am – 5pm both days). \nPayment via cash only \nAdults – £8\, \nAccompanied Under 16s – £2\, \nFamily – £20. \nModel railway layouts\, trade stands\, rides on a narrow gauge railway and a beer tent. Plus a bus rally on the Sunday. \nThere will be intensive train action on the Great Bush Railway\, plus a special appearance from a local classic car club\, as well as a small funfair for the children\, also our ever popular traction engine trailer rides around the 25 acre site\, along with cab rides in our Green Goddess fire engine. \nFor all enquiries relating to the Railway Gala\, please contact: mrplus@tinkerspark.com \nFor Bus entry requests\, especially if you would like to be in service over the weekend. please contact: busrally@tinkerspark.com \nCash-only site
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/tinkers-park-railway-gala-2025/
LOCATION:Tinkers Park\, Main Road\, Hadlow Down\, East Sussex\, TN22 4HS\, Tinkers Park\, Main Road\, Hadlow Down\, East Sussex\, TN22 4HS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Local Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Tinkers Park Railway":MAILTO:mrplus@tinkerspark.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250809T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250809T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T203945
CREATED:20250804T094029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T094127Z
UID:5107-1754733600-1754758800@www.gres.org.uk
SUMMARY:Bexhill Model Railway Exhibition 2025
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 9th August – Bexhill Model Railway Exhibition\, St Richards Catholic College\, Ashdown Road\, Bexhill-On-Sea\, East Sussex TN40 1SE (10am – 5pm). \nAdults – £6\, \nAccompanied Under 16s – £2\, \nFamily – £14. \n22 layouts and 10 trade stands. \nAttendance List\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAttendance List for the up coming Exhibition\n\n  \nLayouts:\nOut West 0n30 \n‘U’ Drive It \nSt. Petrock Quay 0 / 0-16.5 \nNeustist N \nGas Street Yard 0 \nPenmawr 00 \nLargar and Lime Works 0n30 \nWickhambreux Road 00 \nTram Layout 00 \nPagham Harbour 0-16.5 \nRybnik N \nRichborough Port N \nQueen Charlotte’s Dock 0 \nFence Houses NCB 00 \nCanute Road Quay 00 \nDaconby Town 3mm \nTraders\nRail Books \nMike Turner \nGolden Arrow Productions \nEuroscale Models \nRoger Jones \nSupercast \nThe Wagon Yard \nNeale Rainer \nSquires Tools \nHarrison Brown \nSocieties\n7mm Narrow Gauge Assiciation \nSouthern Electric Group \nHastings Tramways Group \nBMRC Sales stand \nBRMC Display
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/bexhill-model-railway-exhibition-2025/
LOCATION:St Richards Catholic College\, Ashdown Road\, Bexhill-On-Sea\, East Sussex\, TN40 1SE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Local Event
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250803T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T203945
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UID:5103-1754215200-1754236800@www.gres.org.uk
SUMMARY:Invicta Model Railway Exhibition Sunday 3rd August 2025
DESCRIPTION:Invicta Model Railway Exhibition Sunday 3rd August 2025\n\nOur 3rd August 2025 Event day incorporates a model railway exhibition featuring layouts and trade/Society stands. \nThis is an indoor/outdoor event.    \nA favourite in the steam day calendar\, the Engine Shed is converted to an exhibition among the locos. Organised by Invicta Model Rail  Invicta Model Rail stockists of Hornby\, Bachmann\, Peco\, Gaugemaster and most other leading brands\, hosted in conjunction with a BWLR Steam Day\, it makes a fantastic family day out. Plenty of model rail layouts to wonder at and stalls to wander around\, it caters for the seasoned hobbyist to the newly inspired. Best value tickets are online up until the day before\, get yours here:\n\nInvicta Model Railway Show and Steam Day – Sunday 3rd August \n\nLayouts \n\nLayouts include \nRainbow Rock (GN15) \nLoads Of Balls \nSomewhere In France (oo9) \nNeustift (N) \nStoney Shaw (016.5) \nFawcett Street (OO) \nShillingstone (N) \nFrittenden Rd (O) \nHolmeshurst (O) \nNonington Quay (OO) \nHeathcote (N) \nCrookham Vale (OO9) \nCawdor (OO) \nOre & Upless light railway \n\n  \nTrade/Society stand include \nInvicta Model Rail\, Sidcup. Tel: 0208 302 7774 \nSittingbourne & Kemsley \nAndy Lynch Secondhand \nNGRS (Narrow Gauge Railway Society) \n  \nBredgar & Wormshill Model Railway Show\, The Warren\, Swanton Street\, Bredgar\, Kent\, ME9 8AT (10am – 4pm). Adults – £20\, Under 16s – £10\, Family – £50; (or £15\, £7.50 and £40 respectively if tickets bought in advance). Charges include unlimited rides on the narrow-gauge steam trains
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/invicta-model-railway-exhibition-sunday-3rd-august-2025/
LOCATION:Bredgar & Wormshill Model Railway\, The Warren\, Swanton Street\, Bredgar\, Kent\, ME9 8AT\, The Warren\, Swanton Street\, Bredgar\,\, Kent\, ME9 8AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Local Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Invicta Model Railway Exhibition":MAILTO:invictamodelrail@btconnect.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250727T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250727T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T203945
CREATED:20250721T103701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T103701Z
UID:5090-1753610400-1753632000@www.gres.org.uk
SUMMARY:Sevenoaks Model Railway Show 2025
DESCRIPTION:SUNDAY 27TH JULY \n10am – 4pm \n\n\nSevenoaks Primary School \nBradbourne Park Road\, Sevenoaks\, Kent\, TN13 3LB \n20 fully scenic model railway layouts and 13 trade stands\, Free on site parking and full wheelchair access. On site café. Ticket prices listed below include discounted entry prices for pre booking. Entry price for ticket sales on the door on the day will be slightly higher and tickets on the day are available from 10am on the Sunday. All those with pre booked tickets also get early entry from 9:45am on the day. Discounted pre booked tickets will be taken off sale at 8am on the day of the show. \nON THE DAY DOOR PRICES:\nAdults £7\nOver 65’s £5\nChild (3 to 16) £5\nFamily £15 ( 2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children) \nPRE-BOOK YOUR TICKETS ONLINE AND PAY:\nAdults £5.95\nOver 65’s £3.95\nChild (3 to 16) £3.95\nFamily ( 2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children) – £12.95 \nUnfortunately\, we regret that dogs are not permitted at the venue\, with the exception of guide and assistance dogs. \nShow runs from 10am to 4pm with early entry at 9:45am for pre booked discounted ticket holders \nUnder 16’s must be accompanied by an adult \nPlease note although the ample onsite car park is free\, it might fill quickly and the car park will not be marshalled on the day. Parking on site is at your own risk
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/sevenoaks-model-railway-show-2025/
LOCATION:Sevenoaks Primary School Brandbourne Park Road (Entrance) Sevenoaks Kent TN13 3LB\, SEVENOAKS: Sevenoaks Primary School 0 Brandbourne Park Road (Entrance) Sevenoaks\, Sevenoaks\, Kent\, TN13 3LB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Local Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Model Railway Quest":MAILTO:modelrailwayquest@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250726T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250726T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T203945
CREATED:20250724T074709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T101615Z
UID:5095-1753524000-1753545600@www.gres.org.uk
SUMMARY:164th Birthday of Dover Priory railway station - 26th July
DESCRIPTION:Name the bear competition\nRaffle\nVintage bus rides\nTrades stands\nWindmill Hill\, child-friendly layout\n..and more!\n\n\n\nOn Saturday\, 26th July\, customers and colleagues are invited to join the birthday celebrations at Dover Priory station as it celebrates its 164th birthday! \nJames Pickering\, a member of the station\, said:  \n“There will be a smaller Birthday Party to celebrate the station’s actual birthday on Tuesday 22 July from 11:30 AM at Dover Priory Station Waiting Area. \n“But Saturday will be an opportunity to see the unveiling of a display on the vast Railway History of Dover\, which along with a small ceremony will feature a small buffet and of course a Birthday Cake! \n“This project has meant a lot to me and has seen outstanding collaboration between Southeastern’s Dover Priory team\, Dover District Council’s Community Rail Partnership\, Southern Electric Group\, Dover Transport Museum and former railway staff.” \nDover Priory station is located here: Google Maps (link opens in new window) \nInformation on Dover Priory station is available here: Dover Priory Station Information Page \n\n  \n  \nSaturday 26th July 10am – 4pm\nDover Priory Station\nCome along to Dover Priory Station to celebrate Dover Priory’s 164th birthday and the 200th anniversary of Britain’s Railways!\nLots of things to see and do!\nName the bear competition Raffle\nVintage bus rides around Dover Trade stands and so much more!\nAn event not to be missed\, all whilst raising money for the Railway Benefit Fund. \nSponsored by White Cliffs Community Rail Partnership & Southern Electric Group. \n\nAbout the event or activity\nVenue\nPriory Station Approach Road\, Folkestone Road\, Dover\, Kent\, CT17 9SB\, United Kingdom \nDate\n26 July 2025 \nFurther information\nOpen to the public\, no booking required \nPoster or Southern Electric Group Facebook page
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/164th-birthday-of-dover-priory-railway-station-26th-july/
LOCATION:Priory Station Approach Road\, Folkestone Road\, Dover\, Kent\, CT17 9SB\, United Kingdom\, Priory Station Approach Road\, Dover\, Kent\, CT17 9SB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Local Event,Modelling Group Evening
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250719T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250720T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T203945
CREATED:20250226T110237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T101437Z
UID:4735-1752919200-1753027200@www.gres.org.uk
SUMMARY:Chatham Show Purchase Early Bird Tickets Model Railway Exhibition 19-20th July 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Chatham Show is returning to the The Historic Dockyard Chatham for 2025 following the success of 2024. Join us on 19-20th July for one of the largest events in the South East celebrating all things model railways and model engineering. \n \nTicket Prices – Available Online \nPrices locked for 2025 \n£10 on the day \n£9 in Advance\, also allowing entry 30 mins early at 9.30am each day \nAccompanied children (under 16) free \nTimes \nSaturday 10am – 5pm \nSunday 10am – 4pm
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/chatham-show-purchase-early-bird-tickets-model-railway-exhibition-19-20th-july-2025/
LOCATION:The Historic Dockyard Chatham\, The Historic Dockyard Chatham\, ME4 4TZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Local Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chatham & District Model Railway Club":MAILTO:info@chatham.show
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250628T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250628T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T203945
CREATED:20250602T143813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T143836Z
UID:5038-1751108400-1751126400@www.gres.org.uk
SUMMARY:East Kent Model Railway Society Pop-up Exhibition 2025
DESCRIPTION:A special exhibition with the East Kent Model Railway Society \n\n\n\n\nSaturday 28 June\, 11am to 4pm Pop Up Model Railway Show with East Kent Model Railway Society \nNormal admission charges apply. Children under 16 accompanied by an adult are FREE \n\n\n\n\nTickets and Pricing\n\n\n\n£3 concessions\, £4 full admission\, children 16 and under FREE accompanied by an adult
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/east-kent-model-railway-society-pop-up-exhibition-2025/
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Local Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250622T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250622T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T203945
CREATED:20250301T092909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T103509Z
UID:4749-1750586400-1750608000@www.gres.org.uk
SUMMARY:GRES Family day 22nd June 2025
DESCRIPTION:GRES Gravesend Railway Enthusiasts Society Family Day 22nd June 2025 \nEveryone\, young and old\, is invited to join us for an exciting day of railway-themed fun\, including: \n\nModel Train Layouts\, Demonstrations & Displays\nDavid Wills – Model Train Sales\nBob Vine – Amazing Marble Machines\nTrainmaster\, Train-Themed Events & Party Hosts\nWe Are Beams\, Play Activities\n4 Sub Association\nLoco DCC Chip fitting and onsite repairs\nLB&L Line Layout\nWindmill Hill family friendly 00 Gauge layout\nJongreg 009 Gauge Layout\nLocomotive graveyard 00 Gauge Layout\nDouble O Gauge Association\nDartford Scale Model Club\nRue CFF Bahnweg\nMedway Slot Car Club\nDovetail games presenting Train Sim World® 5\n\n+ more \nSnacks plus Hot & Cold Drinks available to purchase \nFree Parking \nThis is a FREE event hosted by GRES\, but donations are always appreciated! \nWe are excited to announce that Dovetail Games will be joining us to show Train Sim World® 5 and their fantastic add-ons including Networkers and Thomas! \n  \n \n  \nJoin us for our free Family Day event on 22nd June 2025
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/gres-family-day/
LOCATION:Higham Memorial Hall\, Rochester\, School Lane Higham\, Rochester\, Kent\, ME3 7JL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Local Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250614T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250614T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T203945
CREATED:20250523T084038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T084108Z
UID:5006-1749891600-1749913200@www.gres.org.uk
SUMMARY:Maidstone vintage toy fair Market Saturday 14 June
DESCRIPTION:Maidstone vintage toy fair Market\nKent’s largest toy collectors fair \nOpen 9am – 3pm\nAdmissions £3\nDATES for 2025\n\nSaturday 12 April\nSaturday 14 June\nSaturday 4 Oct\nSaturday 6 Dec\n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/maidstone-vintage-toy-fair-market-saturday-14-june/
LOCATION:Lockmeadow Car park\, Lockmeadow Car park\, Baker Street\, Maidstone\, Kent\, ME16 8LW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Local Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250524T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250524T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T203945
CREATED:20250505T182834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T182834Z
UID:4947-1748080800-1748102400@www.gres.org.uk
SUMMARY:Billericay Model Railway Exhibition 2025
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nBillericay Model Railway Exhibition\, Hannakins Farm Community Centre\, Rosebay Avenue\, Billericay\, CM12 0XP (10am – 4pm). Adults – £5.00\, Concessions – £4.50\, Under 18s – £3.00\, Family – £13.00.
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/billericay-model-railway-exhibition-2025/
LOCATION:Hannakins Farm Community Centre\, Rosebay Avenue\, Billericay\, CM12 0XP\, Hannakins Farm Community Centre\, Rosebay Avenue\, Billericay\,\, Billericay\, Essex\, CM12 0XP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Local Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250510T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250510T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T203945
CREATED:20250416T080920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T101415Z
UID:4912-1746871200-1746892800@www.gres.org.uk
SUMMARY:Birchington Model Railway Exhibition - Saturday 10 May
DESCRIPTION:Birchington Model Railway Exhibition – Saturday 10 May \n \n 
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/birchington-model-railway-exhibition-saturday-10-may/
LOCATION:The Centre Birchington Alpha Road Birchington CT7 9EG\, The Centre Birchington\, Alpha Road Birchington\, Kent\, CT7 9EG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Local Event
ORGANIZER;CN="East Kent Model Railway Society (Whitstable)":MAILTO:ekmrswhitstable@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250405T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250405T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T203945
CREATED:20250301T092818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T101706Z
UID:4746-1743847200-1743868800@www.gres.org.uk
SUMMARY:GRES Open day March 2025
DESCRIPTION:Location: Small hall\, Higham Memorial Hall\, School Lane\, Higham\, Rochester\, Kent\, ME3 7JL\n\nDetails:\nJoin us in the small hall at Higham Memorial Hall on 5th April for a fun and interactive day featuring:\n\nWindmill Hill – A family-friendly layout where everyone can have a go at operating a model train\nRunning layouts – A small selection of GRES model railway layouts will be on show\nAutomated train demonstrations\nKit building\nFriendly advice on model railways\nLoco DCC chip fitting and repairs\n\nCost: £3 per adult for the main hall and free submission to the small hall.\n – children (under 16) are free with accompanying paying adult
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/gres-open-day/
LOCATION:Higham Memorial Hall\, Rochester\, School Lane Higham\, Rochester\, Kent\, ME3 7JL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Local Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250308T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250308T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T203945
CREATED:20241016T075553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T101353Z
UID:4280-1741428000-1741449600@www.gres.org.uk
SUMMARY:Aylesham Model Railway Exhibition 2025
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n \nAylesham Model Railway Exhibition 2025 \nOld School\, Main Hall\nAylesham Community Trust\nAckholt Road\nAylesham\, nr Dover CT3 3AJ \nSaturday 8th March 2025 10am to 4pm\nSuperb layouts + trade support \nAdmission:\nAdults £5\,\nChildren free \n  \nA5 Aylesham map handbill 2025_01 \nA5 Aylesham map handbill 2025 page 02
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/aylesham-model-railway-exhibition-2025/
LOCATION:Old School\, Main Hall Aylesham Community Trust Ackholt Road Aylesham\, nr Dover CT3 3AJ\, Old School\, Main Hall\, Aylesham Community Trust\, Aylesham\, CT3 3AJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Local Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="East Kent Model Railway Society (Whitstable)":MAILTO:ekmrswhitstable@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250222T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250223T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T203945
CREATED:20250204T095707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T101328Z
UID:4583-1740218400-1740326400@www.gres.org.uk
SUMMARY:Tenterden Model Railway Club Model Railway Exhibition Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd Feb 2025
DESCRIPTION:OPENING TIMES:  SAT 10am – 5pm. SUN 10am – 4pm \nHomewood School\, Ashford Road\, Tenterden\, Kent TN30 6LT \nAshford MRC are holding their annual exhibition again at our normal venue at Homewood School in Tenterden. We will have a good selection of quality layouts on display backed up with a number of trade stands with many bargains on offer.
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/tenterden-model-railway-club-model-railway-exhibition-saturday-22nd-sunday-23rd-feb-2025/
LOCATION:Homewood School\, Ashford Road\, Tenterden\, Kent\, TN30 6LT\, Homewood School\, Ashford Roa\, Tenterden\, Kent\, TN30 6LT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Local Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250215T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250215T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T203945
CREATED:20250204T095031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T095031Z
UID:4578-1739613600-1739638800@www.gres.org.uk
SUMMARY:Tonbridge Model Railway Club Model Railway Exhibition 15th February 2025
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/tonbridge-model-railway-club-model-railway-exhibition-15th-february-2025/
LOCATION:Angel Centre\, Angel Lane\, Tonbridge\, Kent\, TN9 1SF\, Angel Centre\,\, Angel Lane\, Tonbridge\, Kent\,\, TN9 1SF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Local Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241228T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241228T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T203945
CREATED:20241223T172920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T101316Z
UID:4495-1735380000-1735405200@www.gres.org.uk
SUMMARY:Maidstone and Mid Kent Model Railway Exhibition Saturday 28th December 2024
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 December 2024\n 
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/maidstone-and-mid-kent-model-railway-exhibition/
LOCATION:The Market Hall\, Maidstone\, The Market Hall Lockmeadow Leisure Complex Barker Road\, Maidstone\, Kent\, ME16 8LW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Local Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241203T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241203T213000
DTSTAMP:20260428T203945
CREATED:20241031T093413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T094543Z
UID:4324-1733254200-1733261400@www.gres.org.uk
SUMMARY:No meeting – replaced by Christmas meal
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/no-meeting-replaced-by-christmas-meal/
CATEGORIES:Local Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241109T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241109T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T203945
CREATED:20241105T094857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T101251Z
UID:4360-1731146400-1731168000@www.gres.org.uk
SUMMARY:Whitstable Model Railway Exhibition 2024
DESCRIPTION:  \nA5 whitstable exhib handbill 2024 (Page 02)
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/whitstable-model-railway-exhibition/
LOCATION:Swalecliffe & Chestfield Community Centre 19 St John’s Road\, Swalecliffe\, Whitstable CT5 2QU\, Swalecliffe & Chestfield Community Centre\, 19 St John’s Road\, Swalecliffe\, Whitstable\, Kent\, CT5 2QU
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Local Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="East Kent Model Railway Society (Whitstable)":MAILTO:ekmrswhitstable@gmail.com
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