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SUMMARY:Beckenham Model Railshow 2026 Saturday 14th March 2026 10am - 4:30pm
DESCRIPTION:Beckenham Model Railway Show 2026Forest Hill Boys School\, Dacres Road\, Forest Hill\, London SE23 2XN.Saturday 14th March 2026 10am – 4:30pmThis is planned to be a normal model railway show with a mix of the best layouts\, traders and demonstrators available\, some of which may be vintage. \nLeaflet \nClick this link for advance tickets\, save £2.00 for tickets at the reduced price of £8.00. \nThe venue is Forest Hill Boys School – Only 15mins walk from Forest Hill & Sydenham Stations which has 9 local bus routes give you better connections. \n15 to 20 working layouts\, Demonstrations\, Trade Stands and Societies. Details may change and should be available later. \nWorking Layouts:\n  \n\nBeckwick – 4mm 00 Gauge – BWWMRC\nDaisy Lane TMD – 4mm 00 Gauge –\nFlatford Road Gaswork – 4mm 00 Gauge –\nFornham Lane TMD – 4mm OO Gauge –\nForrestone – 2mm N Gauge –\nFoxwell Lane – 4mm 00 Gauge –\nGauge One – Gauge One –\nHimalayan Adventures – 009\nHornby Live Steam 00 – 4mm 00 Gauge –\nHornby Dublo 2 Rail – 4mm 00 Gauge –\nHornby Dublo 3 Rail – 4mm 00 Gauge –\nIpswich to Weymouth – 4mm 00 Gauge –\nKitorama – Kits –\nLego – Lego –\nLynneton Yard – HO gauge\nMedway Quay – 7mm O Gauge – BWWMRC\nOakley Lane – 2mm N Gauge –\nRamsgate Harbour ’88 – 4mm 00 Gauge –\nSmall N Working – 2mm N Gauge –\nSolomon’s Dock – 06.15 Gauge –\nSouth Greenford – 4mm OO Gauge –\nStaffordshire Potteries – 2mm N Gauge –\nStilbarton Farm Rise – 4mm 009 Gauge  –\nTriang TT – TT –\nWesthouses – 4mm 00 Gauge –\n\n  \nDemonstrations\, Trade Stands and Societies\n  \n\n4-SUB Association\nAccurascale\nAll Wheels\nAndy Lynch\nBWWMRC Club Shop\nDouble O Gauge Association DOGA\nHarrison Brown Models\nInvicta Model Rail\nJulian Bowden – Books\, Buses and Magazines\nRed pen model railways\nSouth East and Chatham Railway Society SECR\nSouthern Scale Models\nW M Collectables\n\n  \nAdmission\n£10.00 per Adult\, Children (up to 16) accompanied by an adult free.\nHow to get there\n  \nClick HERE for a map. \n  \nBy Car: Free on street parking. \nBy Train: Forest Hill or Sydenham station. \n15 mins walk from either station or 75 bus from near Sydenham station.\nSouthern & London Overground services from London Bridge\, London Victoria\, Highbury & Islington\, Crystal Palace\, West Croydon or Norwood Junction.\n  \nBy Bus: \n\n\n75 Bus stop Dacres Road\, is outside Forest Hill Boys School. Every 12-14 mins on Saturdays.\n\n\n  \nRoute: Lewisham station\, Catford and Catford Bridge station\, Forest Hill Boys School\, Sydenham station\, Penge East station\, Norwood\, West Croydon station.\nOther buses may be 15 mins walk from Bell Green\, Forest Hill station\, or Sydenham station. \n122 Crystal Palace\, Sydenham station\, Forest Hill station\, Lewisham\, Woolwich\, Plumstead.\n176 Penge\, Forest Hill station\, Dulwich\, Camberwell\, Waterloo\, Tottenham Court Rd.\n181 Lewisham station\, Bell Green\, Grove Park station.\n185 Lewisham\, Catford\, Forest Hill station\, Dulwich\, Denmark Hill\, Oval\, Vauxhall\, Victoria.\n194 Sydenham Station\, Penge\, Eden Park\, West Wickham\, Shirley\, Croydon.\n197 Peckham\, Dulwich\, Forest Hill station\, Sydenham station\, Penge\, Norwood\, East Croydon.\n202 Crystal Palace\, Sydenham station\, Catford\, Lee\, Blackheath.\n352 Bromley North station\, Beckenham High Street\, Bell Green.\n356 Upper Sydenham\, Forest Hill station\, Anerley\, Eden Park\, Monks Orchard.\n450 West Croydon\, Thornton Heath station\, Crystal Palace\, Sydenham station.
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/beckenham-model-railshow-2026-saturday-14th-march-2026-10am-430pm/
LOCATION:Forest Hill Boys School\, Dacres Road\, Forest Hill\, London SE23 2XN\, Forest Hill Boys School\, Dacres Road\, Forest Hill\, London\, SE23 2XN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
ORGANIZER;CN="Beckenham & West Wickham MRC":MAILTO:bwwmrc @ me.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260312T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260312T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T071630
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SUMMARY:Modelling Group Evening 12th March 2025
DESCRIPTION:GRES also has a dedicated sub-section for members who are passionate about model railways. Our focus is primarily on 00 Gauge\, and we work on both personal layouts and two club layouts that we maintain collectively. \nWe hold meetings twice a month at our venue in Longfield\, Kent\, providing an opportunity for members to collaborate\, share ideas\, and work on layouts together. The specific meeting dates can be found here. \nTo become a part of the GRES Model Railway Club\, you will need to have an active GRES membership as well as a subscription to the Model Railway Club.
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/modelling-group-evening-12th-march-2025/
LOCATION:Dartford
CATEGORIES:Modelling Group Evening
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260307T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260307T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T071630
CREATED:20250915T101933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T103024Z
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SUMMARY:DEAL Model Railway Exhibition\, Saturday 7 March 2026  EKMRS
DESCRIPTION:DEAL Model Railway Exhibition\, Saturday 7 March 2026\nThe Landmark Centre\, 129 High Street\, Deal\, Kent CT14 6BB \n 
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/deal-model-railway-exhibition-saturday-7-march-2026-ekmrs/
LOCATION:The Landmark Centre\, 129 High Street\, Deal\, Kent CT14 6BB\, The Landmark Centre\,\, 129 High Street\, Deal\, Kent\, CT14 6BB\, 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:20260303T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260303T213000
DTSTAMP:20260429T071630
CREATED:20251020T145315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T094133Z
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SUMMARY:Club Talk - Tuesday 3 March 2026- The luck of KoKura - Bob Gibbs
DESCRIPTION:Club Talk – Tuesday 3 March 2026- The luck of KoKura – Bob Gibbs \nHaving 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). \n 
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/club-talk-tuesday-3-march-2026-the-luck-of-kokura-bob-gibbs/
LOCATION:Emmanuel Baptist Church\, Emmanuel Baptist Church Hall\, Windmill Street\, Gravesend\, DA12 1BB
CATEGORIES:Club Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260225T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260225T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T071630
CREATED:20251119T091621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T095545Z
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SUMMARY:Modelling Group Evening 25th February 2025
DESCRIPTION:GRES also has a dedicated sub-section for members who are passionate about model railways. Our focus is primarily on 00 Gauge\, and we work on both personal layouts and two club layouts that we maintain collectively. \nWe hold meetings twice a month at our venue in Longfield\, Kent\, providing an opportunity for members to collaborate\, share ideas\, and work on layouts together. The specific meeting dates can be found here. \nTo become a part of the GRES Model Railway Club\, you will need to have an active GRES membership as well as a subscription to the Model Railway Club.
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/modelling-group-evening-25th-february-2025/
LOCATION:Dartford
CATEGORIES:Modelling Group Evening
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260221T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260222T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T071630
CREATED:20260119T092202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T095646Z
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SUMMARY:TENTERDEN MODEL RAILWAY EXHIBITION 21st & 22nd FEBRUARY 2026
DESCRIPTION:Presented by:Ashford Model Railway Club \nVenue:Homewood SchoolTenterdenTN30 6LT(Next to Fire Station) \nWhat’s on:Two halls of quality layouts and trade stands \nDates & Times: \nSaturday 21st February 2026: 10:00am – 5:00pm \nSunday 22nd February 2026: 10:00am – 4:00pm \nAdmission Prices: \n\nAdults: £7.00\nChildren (5–14): £3.00\nConcessions: £5.00\nFamily of Four: £17.00\nChildren under 5: FREE\n\nFacilities: \n\nDisability access\nRefreshments available\nFree parking\n\n 
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/tenterden-model-railway-exhibition-21st-22nd-february-2026/
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:20260221T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260221T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T071630
CREATED:20260202T095655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T095655Z
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SUMMARY:Kent Area Group of Scalefour Society Open Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Kent Area Group of Scalefour Society – Open Day\, \nYalding Station\, Hampstead Lane\, Yalding\, ME18 6HN \nSaturday: 10am – 5pm. \nFeaturing a full-scale model of Eridge station\, in connection with the Tonbridge Exhibition. Entrance is free with limited tea/coffee available.
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/kent-area-group-of-scalefour-society-open-day-2026/
LOCATION:Yalding Station\, Hampstead Lane\, Yalding\, ME18 6HN\, Yalding Station\, Hampstead Lane\, Yalding\, ME18 6HN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Local Event
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260221T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T071630
CREATED:20260202T095222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T095222Z
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SUMMARY:Tonbridge Model Railway Exhibition 2026
DESCRIPTION:2026 Exhibition\n\n\nThe club runs an annual exhibition every year on a Saturday in mid February at the local leisure centre. It’s one of the largest one-day model railway shows in the area and known for the quality and variety of the exhibits showing a range of different gauges\, scales and prototypes. We also endeavour to have a range of interesting sales stands from traditional model shops to specialist traders and societies.  \n​​ \nIf you want to contact our exhibition manager regarding our exhibitions or invites for club layouts to others please use the details in the ‘contact us‘ section of this website or in the footer below.  \n​ \nOur next exhibition will be on \n​ \nSaturday 21st February 2026 \nbetween 10am and 5pm \nat the Angel Centre in \nTonbridge. \n​​ \nMore details on who’s attending and how to find the venue are shown in the sections below.   \n​ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere\n\n\nThe Angel Centre\, Tonbridge\, Kent\, TN9 1SF \nThe Angel Centre is conveniently located in the centre of Tonbridge\, a 5 minute walk from Tonbridge railway station with frequent trains to and from London\, Sevenoaks\, Redhill\, Ashford\, and Tunbridge Wells\, and a short walk from the High Street bus stops. In addition\, the venue is surrounded by large car parks (pay and display). \nMost of the building is wheel chair accessible with a lift between floors. Access to the exhibition is via the main entrance. There will be light refreshments available within the centre and the nearby high street has a range of coffee shops and restaurants and various takeaway food outlets..  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow much\n\n\nCost: ​Adults £8\, Under 16 free \nPayment by cash or card \n​‘Hop ups’ to allow children to see some exhibits will be available (subject demand) for a small deposit (cash only) from the admissions desk. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat will be there\n\n\nThis is a list of those layouts\, traders and other stands that have been invited and may change as a result of elements out side of our control. We suggest checking it again occasionally\, especially closer to the exhibition.    \n​ \nLayouts\n​ \nAlbert Street Parcels           OOBrunswik                              NBulldog Quay\, Oare Creek   EMDublingham Goods              OOEttington Verso                     OOExpress Daisy Sidings         EMFence House NCB               OOHaydon Square E.1             OLochtern Quay                     OO9Lochty                                  EMLockdown Sidings                OOLondon Road Sidings           OOMoors View                           NNeuhausen                           HONorthport Quay                    7mmOuse Wharf                          P4Penmaenbach                      OORoshven                               OOSurrey Arms                         EMTellindalloch in Autumn        OOThe Victory                           OOThe Yard                               O-32mm/O-16.5mmWittenden                            O-16.5/O9 \n​Traders \n​​ \nDart CastingsDow ScenicsSupercastDemo R SawyerGolden ArrowBest Toys & ModelsCambrian ModelsRailroad TradingC + L FinescaleInvicta ModelsSouthern Scale ModelsRapido Trains UKAce ProductsPlus DaughtersDavid WillsRail BooksTrainsportersWagon YardSquires ToolsHarrison BrownCoastal DCCSouthern Electric GroupCarriage & WagonHeritage in Motion​ \n​​ \nOthers \n​​ \nAdmissions DeskTMRC Sales StandTMRC Membership & Display \nSpa Valley RailwayTonbridge Model Engineers0 Gauge Guild *EM Gauge Society StandKids Have-A-Go Layout  (TT)M Cousins + Have-0-Go Layout \n* Awaiting confirmation
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/tonbridge-model-railway-exhibition-2026/
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Tonbridge Model Railway Club (TMRC)":MAILTO:https://www.tonbridgemrc.com/about
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260219T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260219T213000
DTSTAMP:20260429T071630
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SUMMARY:Club Talk - Thursday 19 Feb 2026- 200 years of railways in 100 pictures (part 1) - Tony Riley
DESCRIPTION:Club Talk – Thursday 19 Feb 2026- 200 years of railways in 100 pictures (part 1) – Tony Riley \n  \nRegular meetings are usually held on the first Tuesday and the second to last Thursday of each month. Meetings start at 7.45pm at: Emmanuel Baptist Church Hall\, Windmill Street\, Gravesend\, DA12 1BB
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/club-talk-thursday-19-feb-2026-200-years-of-railways-in-100-pictures-part-1-tony-riley/
LOCATION:Emmanuel Baptist Church\, Emmanuel Baptist Church Hall\, Windmill Street\, Gravesend\, DA12 1BB
CATEGORIES:Club Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260212T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T071630
CREATED:20251119T091605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T095541Z
UID:5356-1770919200-1770926400@www.gres.org.uk
SUMMARY:Modelling Group Evening 12th February 2025
DESCRIPTION:GRES also has a dedicated sub-section for members who are passionate about model railways. Our focus is primarily on 00 Gauge\, and we work on both personal layouts and two club layouts that we maintain collectively. \nWe hold meetings twice a month at our venue in Longfield\, Kent\, providing an opportunity for members to collaborate\, share ideas\, and work on layouts together. The specific meeting dates can be found here. \nTo become a part of the GRES Model Railway Club\, you will need to have an active GRES membership as well as a subscription to the Model Railway Club.
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/modelling-group-evening-12th-february-2025/
LOCATION:Dartford
CATEGORIES:Modelling Group Evening
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260211T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260211T213000
DTSTAMP:20260429T071630
CREATED:20260209T131107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T131107Z
UID:5769-1770838200-1770845400@www.gres.org.uk
SUMMARY:LRS Zoom meeting\, Wednesday\, 11 February 2026
DESCRIPTION: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: \n\nWednesday 11 February – please sign in at 7.25pm for a 7.30pm start (details to be provided soon)
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/lrs-zoom-meeting-wednesday-11-february-2026/
LOCATION:Dartford
CATEGORIES:Club Talk,Zoom Call
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260203T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260203T213000
DTSTAMP:20260429T071630
CREATED:20251020T145308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T114605Z
UID:5303-1770147000-1770154200@www.gres.org.uk
SUMMARY:Club Talk - Tuesday 3 Feb 2026 - An evening with... Adam Curtis
DESCRIPTION:Club Talk – Tuesday 3 Feb 2026 – An evening with… Adam Curtis \nAdam will be showing some of his photo collection along with stories that go with the photos. Join us at our usual venue of the Emmanuel Church Hall\, 55 Windmill Street\, Gravesend (from 7.45pm). \nCheck out Adam’s YouTube channel – Adam Curtis – YouTube \n \n 
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/club-talk-tuesday-3-feb-2026-an-evening-with-adam-curtis/
LOCATION:Emmanuel Baptist Church\, Emmanuel Baptist Church Hall\, Windmill Street\, Gravesend\, DA12 1BB
CATEGORIES:Club Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260128T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260128T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T071630
CREATED:20251119T091550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T095813Z
UID:5357-1769623200-1769630400@www.gres.org.uk
SUMMARY:Modelling Group Evening 28th January 2025
DESCRIPTION:GRES also has a dedicated sub-section for members who are passionate about model railways. Our focus is primarily on 00 Gauge\, and we work on both personal layouts and two club layouts that we maintain collectively. \nWe hold meetings twice a month at our venue in Longfield\, Kent\, providing an opportunity for members to collaborate\, share ideas\, and work on layouts together. The specific meeting dates can be found here. \nTo become a part of the GRES Model Railway Club\, you will need to have an active GRES membership as well as a subscription to the Model Railway Club.
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/modelling-group-evening-28th-january-2025/
LOCATION:Dartford
CATEGORIES:Modelling Group Evening
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260124T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260125T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T071630
CREATED:20260102T100452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T102608Z
UID:5475-1769248800-1769360400@www.gres.org.uk
SUMMARY:Erith MRS Exhibition 24th - 25th January 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Erith Model Railway Society’s January Exhibition\, one of South East England’s largest shows\, will be returning to the Harris Garrard Academy. The show will continue to encompass around 30 layouts\, extensive trade and society support\, demonstrators and static exhibits\, making almost 100 stands in total. \n \nVenue Address: Harris Garrard Academy\, Yarnton Way\, Thamesmead\, NR Erith\, Kent\, DA18 4DW. \n  \nOpening Times: \nSaturday 24th January 2026 – 10:00am to 5:00pm \nSunday 25th January 2026 – 10:00am to 4:00pm. \n  \nEntry Prices: \nAdults – £10.00 (or £9.00 in advance). \nJuniors (12-17) – £5.00 (or £4.50 in advance). \nAccompanied Children Under 12 – Free. \nEntry price includes free exhibition guide. \n  \nWe can accept cash and card payments on the entry desk. \n  \nThe venue can be reached by Abbey Wood railway station (10-15 minute walk away)\, which is served by regular Southeastern\, Thameslink and Elizabeth Line services. \nTfL bus services 180\, 401 and B11 stop in front of the venue\, with 177\, 229\, 244\, 301\, 469 and 472 services stopping nearby on the A2041 road\, and Super Loop service SL3 stopping at Abbey Wood station. \nThere is a sizeable free on-site car park\, full disabled access (including toilets)\, a large refreshment area with plenty of seating and an extensive range of hot and cold food and drinks at reasonable prices. \n  \nPlease check our website for further details (directions\, link to advance ticket sales\, list of exhibitors\, etc.): \nhttps://www.ukmodelshops.co.uk/erithmrs/exhibit_january.html \n 
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/erith-mrs-exhibition-24th-25th-january-2026/
LOCATION:Harris Garrard Academy\, Yarnton Way\, Thamesmead\, Erith\, Da18 4DW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Local Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260122T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260122T213000
DTSTAMP:20260429T071630
CREATED:20251020T145304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T081133Z
UID:5302-1769110200-1769117400@www.gres.org.uk
SUMMARY:Thursday 22 Jan 2026- Social evening and Quiz (not at the Emmanuel Church)
DESCRIPTION:Quiz night – Thursday 22 Jan 2026- Social evening and Quiz (venue tbc – not Emmanuel Church) \nNote: The venue for the quiz night on Thursday 22nd Jan has changed as follows: \nThursday 22nd Jan – This is the date of our annual quiz\, which in 2026 will be held at the Three Daws\, Town Pier\, Gravesend\, DA11 0BJ (from 7.45pm). \nRegular meetings are usually held on the first Tuesday and the second to last Thursday of each month. Meetings start at 7.45pm at: Emmanuel Baptist Church Hall\, Windmill Street\, Gravesend\, DA12 1BB
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/club-talk-thursday-22-jan-2026-social-evening-and-quiz-venue-tbc-not-emmanuel-church/
LOCATION:Dartford
CATEGORIES:Local Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260117T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260118T163000
DTSTAMP:20260429T071630
CREATED:20260105T093528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T093528Z
UID:5521-1768644000-1768753800@www.gres.org.uk
SUMMARY:Canterbury Model Railway Exhibition 2026
DESCRIPTION: 
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/canterbury-model-railway-exhibition-2026/
LOCATION:St Anselm’s School\, Canterbury\, St Anselm's School\, Canterbury\, Kent\, CT1 3EN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Local Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260115T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260115T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T071630
CREATED:20251119T091533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T095505Z
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SUMMARY:Modelling Group Evening 15th January 2025
DESCRIPTION:GRES also has a dedicated sub-section for members who are passionate about model railways. Our focus is primarily on 00 Gauge\, and we work on both personal layouts and two club layouts that we maintain collectively. \nWe hold meetings twice a month at our venue in Longfield\, Kent\, providing an opportunity for members to collaborate\, share ideas\, and work on layouts together. The specific meeting dates can be found here. \nTo become a part of the GRES Model Railway Club\, you will need to have an active GRES membership as well as a subscription to the Model Railway Club.
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/modelling-group-evening-15th-january-2025/
LOCATION:Dartford
CATEGORIES:Modelling Group Evening
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260107T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260107T213000
DTSTAMP:20260429T071630
CREATED:20260106T123338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T123338Z
UID:5567-1767814200-1767821400@www.gres.org.uk
SUMMARY:ZOOM Call Plateway to Branch Line to Tramway by Ray Puddy
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Plateway to Branch Line to Tramway by Ray Puddy\nTime: 7 Jan 2026\, 7:30pm London \nPlease contact us for Zoom call details
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/zoom-call-plateway-to-branch-line-to-tramway-by-ray-puddy/
LOCATION:Dartford
CATEGORIES:Zoom Call
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260106T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260106T213000
DTSTAMP:20260429T071630
CREATED:20251020T145259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T095006Z
UID:5301-1767727800-1767735000@www.gres.org.uk
SUMMARY:Club Talk - Tuesday 6 Jan 2026 - Video evening Cancelled
DESCRIPTION:Club Talk – Tuesday 6 Jan 2026 – Video evening has been cancelled due to the weather conditions \nSee our events page for other regular meetings\, which are typically held on the first Tuesday and the second-to-last Thursday of each month. \nMeetings start at 7.45pm at: Emmanuel Baptist Church Hall\, Windmill Street\, Gravesend\, DA12 1BB
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/club-talk-tuesday-6-jan-2026-video-evening/
LOCATION:Emmanuel Baptist Church\, Emmanuel Baptist Church Hall\, Windmill Street\, Gravesend\, DA12 1BB
CATEGORIES:Club Talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260103T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260103T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T071630
CREATED:20251205T190115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T143312Z
UID:5439-1767430800-1767459600@www.gres.org.uk
SUMMARY:Saturday 3rd January 2026 - New Year Travelcard Day
DESCRIPTION:🚆 Travelcard Day Out – Itinerary\nOutbound Journey\nDepart Chatham: 09:10 – SoutheasternDepart Strood: 09:17 – SoutheasternDepart Higham: 09:22 – SoutheasternDepart Gravesend: 09:30 – SoutheasternArrive Abbey Wood: 09:57 – Southeastern \n📍 Meeting point:Top level at Abbey Wood station\, at ground level by the ticket barriers. \n\nLondon Travel\nDepart Abbey Wood: 10:09 – Elizabeth line / SoutheasternArrive Woolwich Arsenal: 10:22 \nDepart Woolwich Arsenal: 10:32 – DLRArrive Stratford: 11:19 \nDepart Stratford: 11:41 – Mildmay line (formerly London Overground)Arrive Willesden Junction: 12:20 \nDepart Willesden Junction: 12:41 – Bakerloo lineArrive Paddington: 13:03 \n🍴 Lunch break at Paddington  \n\n🎟️ What Ticket to Buy\nTo cover this whole trip\, the best option is: \n✅ Off-Peak Day Travelcard (Zones 1–6)\nYou will also need a return rail ticket from your local station to the London Zones boundary. \nBest ticket combinations:\nIf travelling from: \n\n\nChatham / Strood / Higham / Gravesend \n\n\nBuy: \n\n\nA return ticket to “London Terminals” (or “Abbey Wood”)\, plus \n\n\nAn Off-Peak Day Travelcard (Zones 1–6) \n\n\nThis gives you:\n✔ Travel to Abbey Wood✔ Unlimited use of Underground\, DLR\, Elizabeth line and Overground in Zones 1–6✔ Travel back home in the evening \n\n💳 Using Contactless or Oyster\nYou can use contactless or Oyster instead of a paper Travelcard\, but check: \n\n\nYour bank doesn’t charge transaction fees \n\n\nYou always use the same card/device all day \n\n\nFor simplicity on a group trip\, a paper Day Travelcard is usually easiest. \n\n🛒 How to Buy Tickets\nYou can buy tickets: \nAt the station:\n\n\nTicket office (where available) \n\n\nTicket machines (choose: “Off-Peak Day Travelcard – Zones 1–6”) \n\n\nOnline (in advance):\nFrom: \n\n\nSoutheastern website \n\n\nNational Rail website \n\n\nCollect tickets from station ticket machines using the payment card. \n\n🚆 Options for the Return Journey\nOption 1 – Go straight home\nFrom Paddington\, take the Elizabeth line directly back towards: \n\n\nAbbey Wood → Gravesend → Medway Towns \n\n\nFast and step-free. \nOption 2 – Extra railway bonus for enthusiasts 😉\nFrom Paddington: \n\n\nTake the Hammersmith & City line to Whitechapel \n\n\nChange to the Elizabeth line for eastbound services \n\n\nThis gives an extra Underground section for those who want more variety. \n\n🧭 Extra Points of Interest\nOn this route you’ll experience: \n\n\nThe Elizabeth line core tunnel \n\n\nDLR elevated sections \n\n\nThe new Mildmay Line branded Overground \n\n\nClassic Bakerloo deep-level tube \n\n\nBrunel-era Paddington station
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/saturday-3rd-january-2026-new-year-travelcard-day/
LOCATION:Dartford
CATEGORIES:Local Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251229T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251230T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T071630
CREATED:20250523T084949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T110135Z
UID:5013-1767002400-1767110400@www.gres.org.uk
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251214T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251214T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T071630
CREATED:20251205T185505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T102817Z
UID:5432-1765706400-1765728000@www.gres.org.uk
SUMMARY:Clacton Model Railway Show Sunday 14th December 2025 - 10am – 4pm
DESCRIPTION:Sunday 14th – Clacton Model Railway Show\, Clacton Leisure Centre\, Vista Road\, Clacton-on-Sea\, England\, CO15 6DB \n(10am – 4pm). \nAdults – £8\, \nConcessions – £5\, \nAccompanied Under 16s – £5\, \nFamily – £15. \nUp to 20 layouts\, trade stands\, plus other displays.
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/clacton-model-railway-show-sunday-14th-december-2025-10am-4pm/
LOCATION:Clacton Leisure Centre\, Vista Road\, Clacton-on-Sea\, England\, CO15 6DB\, Clacton Leisure Centre\,\, Vista Road\, Clacton-on-Sea\,\, Essex\, CO15 6DB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251213T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251213T180000
DTSTAMP:20260429T071630
CREATED:20251127T121740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T131925Z
UID:5420-1765641600-1765648800@www.gres.org.uk
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251211T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251211T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T071630
CREATED:20250226T105313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T115545Z
UID:4720-1765476000-1765483200@www.gres.org.uk
SUMMARY:Modelling Group Evening 11th December 2025
DESCRIPTION:GRES also has a dedicated sub-section for members who are passionate about model railways. Our focus is primarily on 00 Gauge\, and we work on both personal layouts and two club layouts that we maintain collectively. \nWe hold meetings twice a month at our venue in Longfield\, Kent\, providing an opportunity for members to collaborate\, share ideas\, and work on layouts together. The specific meeting dates can be found here. \nTo become a part of the GRES Model Railway Club\, you will need to have an active GRES membership as well as a subscription to the Model Railway Club.
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/modelling-group-evening-11th-december-2025/
LOCATION:Dartford
CATEGORIES:Modelling Group Evening
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251202T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251202T213000
DTSTAMP:20260429T071630
CREATED:20251020T145254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T145254Z
UID:5300-1764703800-1764711000@www.gres.org.uk
SUMMARY:Club Talk - Tuesday 2 Dec 2025 - Christmas Meal (venue tbc - not Emmanuel Church)
DESCRIPTION:Club Talk – Tuesday 2 Dec 2025 – Christmas Meal (venue tbc – not Emmanuel Church) \n  \nRegular meetings are usually held on the first Tuesday and the second to last Thursday of each month. Meetings start at 7.45pm at: Emmanuel Baptist Church Hall\, Windmill Street\, Gravesend\, DA12 1BB
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/club-talk-tuesday-2-dec-2025-christmas-meal-venue-tbc-not-emmanuel-church/
LOCATION:Dartford
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251126T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251126T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T071630
CREATED:20250226T105300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T115628Z
UID:4719-1764180000-1764187200@www.gres.org.uk
SUMMARY:Modelling Group Evening 26th November 2025
DESCRIPTION:GRES also has a dedicated sub-section for members who are passionate about model railways. Our focus is primarily on 00 Gauge\, and we work on both personal layouts and two club layouts that we maintain collectively. \nWe hold meetings twice a month at our venue in Longfield\, Kent\, providing an opportunity for members to collaborate\, share ideas\, and work on layouts together. The specific meeting dates can be found here. \nTo become a part of the GRES Model Railway Club\, you will need to have an active GRES membership as well as a subscription to the Model Railway Club.
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/modelling-group-evening-26th-november-2025/
LOCATION:Dartford
CATEGORIES:Modelling Group Evening
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251122T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251122T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T071630
CREATED:20251119T094322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T094322Z
UID:5409-1763805600-1763830800@www.gres.org.uk
SUMMARY:Banstead Winter Model Railway Exhibition 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Banstead Winter Model Railway Exhibition 2025 will be held on Saturday\, November 22\, 2025\, at the 3rd Banstead Scout Group on Scout Ridge.\n\nThe North Downs Model Railway Circle presents it and benefits the 3rd Banstead Scouts.\n\nThe event starts at 10:00 AM and runs until 5:00 PM. \n\nDate: Saturday\, November 22\, 2025\nTime: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM\nLocation: 3rd Banstead Scout Group\, Scout Ridge\, Banstead\, Surrey\nPresented by: The North Downs Model Railway Circle\nCharity: In aid of the 3rd Banstead Scouts \nCost: Adults £6\, Senior/Disabled £5\, Under 16s £3\, Families [2+2] £12
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/banstead-winter-model-railway-exhibition-2025/
LOCATION:3rd Banstead Scout Group\, Scout Ridge\, Banstead\, Surrey\, SM7 1RB\, 3rd Banstead Scout Group\, Scout Ridge\,\, Banstead\, Surrey\, SM7 1RB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251120T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251120T213000
DTSTAMP:20260429T071630
CREATED:20251020T145244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T100154Z
UID:5299-1763667000-1763674200@www.gres.org.uk
SUMMARY:Club Talk - Thursday 20 Nov 2025 - Fastrack - Isobel Hedley-Jones
DESCRIPTION:Isobel Hedley-Jones will be visiting to tell us about Go-Ahead’s operation of Fastrack as well as the new Kent Country brand. So\, join us at our usual venue of the Emmanuel Church Hall\, 55 Windmill Street\, Gravesend (from 7.45pm). \nRegular meetings are usually held on the first Tuesday and the second to last Thursday of each month. Meetings start at 7.45pm at: Emmanuel Baptist Church Hall\, Windmill Street\, Gravesend\, DA12 1BB
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/club-talk-thursday-20-nov-2025-fastrack-shane-hymers-or-may-be-his-colleague-isobel-hedley-jones/
LOCATION:Emmanuel Baptist Church\, Emmanuel Baptist Church Hall\, Windmill Street\, Gravesend\, DA12 1BB
CATEGORIES:Club Talk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251113T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251113T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T071630
CREATED:20250226T105249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T115628Z
UID:4718-1763056800-1763064000@www.gres.org.uk
SUMMARY:Modelling Group Evening 13th November 2025
DESCRIPTION:GRES also has a dedicated sub-section for members who are passionate about model railways. Our focus is primarily on 00 Gauge\, and we work on both personal layouts and two club layouts that we maintain collectively. \nWe hold meetings twice a month at our venue in Longfield\, Kent\, providing an opportunity for members to collaborate\, share ideas\, and work on layouts together. The specific meeting dates can be found here. \nTo become a part of the GRES Model Railway Club\, you will need to have an active GRES membership as well as a subscription to the Model Railway Club.
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/modelling-group-evening-13th-november-2025/
LOCATION:Dartford
CATEGORIES:Modelling Group Evening
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251104T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251104T213000
DTSTAMP:20260429T071630
CREATED:20251020T145239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T145239Z
UID:5298-1762284600-1762291800@www.gres.org.uk
SUMMARY:Club Talk - Tuesday 4 Nov 2025 - Chatham Traction and GKE68 - Both unique - Gordon Mackley
DESCRIPTION:Club Talk – Tuesday 4 Nov 2025 – Chatham Traction and GKE68 – Both unique – Gordon Mackley \n  \nRegular meetings are usually held on the first Tuesday and the second to last Thursday of each month. Meetings start at 7.45pm at: Emmanuel Baptist Church Hall\, Windmill Street\, Gravesend\, DA12 1BB
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/club-talk-tuesday-4-nov-2025-chatham-traction-and-gke68-both-unique-gordon-mackley/
LOCATION:Emmanuel Baptist Church\, Emmanuel Baptist Church Hall\, Windmill Street\, Gravesend\, DA12 1BB
CATEGORIES:Club Talk
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