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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260219T193000
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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:20260429T093221
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:Kent
CATEGORIES:Modelling Group Evening
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260211T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260211T213000
DTSTAMP:20260429T093221
CREATED:20260209T131107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T131107Z
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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:Kent
CATEGORIES:Club Talk,Zoom Call
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260203T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260203T213000
DTSTAMP:20260429T093221
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260128T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260128T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T093222
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:Kent
CATEGORIES:Modelling Group Evening
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260124T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260125T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T093222
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:20260429T093222
CREATED:20251020T145304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T081133Z
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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:Kent
CATEGORIES:Local Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260117T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260118T163000
DTSTAMP:20260429T093222
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:20260429T093222
CREATED:20251119T091533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T095505Z
UID:5355-1768500000-1768507200@www.gres.org.uk
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:Kent
CATEGORIES:Modelling Group Evening
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260107T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260107T213000
DTSTAMP:20260429T093222
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:Kent
CATEGORIES:Zoom Call
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260106T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260106T213000
DTSTAMP:20260429T093222
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:20260429T093222
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:Kent
CATEGORIES:Local Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251229T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251230T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T093222
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251214T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251214T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T093222
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251213T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251213T180000
DTSTAMP:20260429T093222
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:20260429T093222
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:Kent
CATEGORIES:Modelling Group Evening
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251202T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251202T213000
DTSTAMP:20260429T093222
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:Kent
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251126T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251126T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T093222
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:Kent
CATEGORIES:Modelling Group Evening
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251122T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251122T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T093222
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:20260429T093222
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:20260429T093222
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:Kent
CATEGORIES:Modelling Group Evening
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251104T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251104T213000
DTSTAMP:20260429T093222
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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SUMMARY:50th Model Railway Exhibition 2025 -Sunday
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URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/50th-model-railway-exhibition-2025-sunday/
LOCATION:Northfleet School for Girls\, Northfleet School for Girls\, Hall Road\, Northfleet\, Kent\, DA11 8AQ
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gres.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/GRES-50th-Exhibition-2025-Front.jpg
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SUMMARY:50th Model Railway Exhibition 2025 -Saturday
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URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/50th-model-railway-exhibition-2025-saturday/
LOCATION:Northfleet School for Girls\, Northfleet School for Girls\, Hall Road\, Northfleet\, Kent\, DA11 8AQ
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gres.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/GRES-50th-Exhibition-2025-Front.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251029T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251029T200000
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UID:4717-1761760800-1761768000@www.gres.org.uk
SUMMARY:Modelling Group Evening 29th October 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-29th-october-2025/
LOCATION:Kent
CATEGORIES:Modelling Group Evening
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251025T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T093222
CREATED:20251001T104153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T103334Z
UID:5247-1761386400-1761408000@www.gres.org.uk
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:20251023T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251023T220000
DTSTAMP:20260429T093222
CREATED:20251001T110044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T145536Z
UID:5270-1761247800-1761256800@www.gres.org.uk
SUMMARY:Club talk - Medway Aircraft Preservation Society (MAPS) by Robin Heaps Thursday 23rd October 2025
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 23rd – Robin Heaps from the Medway Aircraft Preservation Society (MAPS) will be visiting to tell us about the Society and the many projects that they have ongoing. If you visited Rochester Cathedral during August to see the restored Floatplane\, that was the result of much hard work by MAPS and I’m sure Robin will tell us more about that project. So\, join us at our usual venue of the Emmanuel Church Hall\, 55 Windmill Street\, Gravesend (from 7.45pm). \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-medway-aircraft-preservation-society-maps-by-robin-heaps-thursday-23rd-october-2025/
LOCATION:Emmanuel Baptist Church\, Emmanuel Baptist Church Hall\, Windmill Street\, Gravesend\, DA12 1BB
CATEGORIES:Club Talk
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251018T163000
DTSTAMP:20260429T093222
CREATED:20251001T104646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T104905Z
UID:5252-1760781600-1760805000@www.gres.org.uk
SUMMARY:Beckenham and West Wickham Model Railway Show Saturday 18th October 2025
DESCRIPTION:ONE DAY Beckenham Model Railshow 2025Forest Hill Boys School\, Dacres Road\, Forest Hill\, London SE23 2XN.Saturday 18th October 2025 10am – 4:30pmBIGGER VENUE – Beckenham & West Wickham MRC are proud to announce we moved to bigger venue which will allow us to bring you more layouts (around 20)\, Demos and traders. The venue is Forest Hill Boys School – the 75 bus stops about 100 yards from the entrance\, and it’s only 15mins walk from Forest Hill & Sydenham Stations which has 9 local bus routes give you better connections. BWWMRC Would like to thank our sponsors for helping with this venue – Bachmann\, Kent Garden Railway\, Harrison Brown Models\, Heritage in Motion & Invicta Model Rail. \n£10.00 per Adult\, Children (up to 16) accompanied by an adult free. \nAbout 20 working layouts\, trade stands and refreshments \nAdvance tickets\, save £2.00 \n 
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/beckenham-and-west-wickham-model-railway-show-saturday-18th-october-2025/
LOCATION:Forest Hill Boys School\, Dacres Road\, Forest Hill\, London SE23 2XN.\, Forest Hill Boys School\, Dacres Road\,\, Forest Hill\, London\, SE23 2XN
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
ORGANIZER;CN="Beckenham & West Wickham MRC":MAILTO:bwwmrc @ me.com
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251018T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T093222
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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251007T220000
DTSTAMP:20260429T093222
CREATED:20251001T105830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T105830Z
UID:5267-1759865400-1759874400@www.gres.org.uk
SUMMARY:Club talk - Tuesday 7th October 2025 – 'How the railways changed our lives' by Henry Harryman
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 7th – Henry Harryman will be taking us back two hundred years to consider how the railways changed our lives. This promises to be an interesting evening and I encourage you to join us at our usual venue of the Emmanuel Church Hall\, 55 Windmill Street\, Gravesend (from 7.45pm).
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/club-talk-tuesday-7th-october-2025-how-the-railways-changed-our-lives-by-henry-harryman/
LOCATION:Emmanuel Baptist Church\, Emmanuel Baptist Church Hall\, Windmill Street\, Gravesend\, DA12 1BB
CATEGORIES:Club Talk
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