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SUMMARY:London Buses in the 1960s & 1970s - Paul Hills
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 2 September – London Buses in the 1960s & 1970s – Paul Hills \nRegular meetings are typically held on the first Tuesday and the second-to-last Thursday of each month. Meetings start at 7.45 pm at Emmanuel Baptist Church Hall\, Windmill Street\, Gravesend\, DA12 1BB
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/london-buses-in-the-1960s-1970s-paul-hills/
LOCATION:Emmanuel Baptist Church\, Emmanuel Baptist Church Hall\, Windmill Street\, Gravesend\, DA12 1BB
CATEGORIES:Club Talk
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SUMMARY:CDMES Rail 200 - Trains Return to Ramsgate Harbour Sunday\, 7th September 2025
DESCRIPTION:Trains Return to Ramsgate Harbour\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the event\nThe Canterbury & District Model Engineering Society (CDMES) presents a seaside model engineering day along the former Ramsgate Harbour railway terminus site. Expect ride-on model railways on portable tracks\, a traction engine display in the Marina Esplanade Car Park and a model railway exhibition inside the atmospheric Ramsgate Tunnels. \nHighlights\n\nRide-on model railways (live steam & electric) on the seafront promenade.\nLive-steam traction engines on display in the marina car park.\nModel railway exhibition & layouts inside Ramsgate Tunnels.\nFamily friendly — good for railway enthusiasts and history lovers alike.\n\nPractical information\n\n\nWhen\nSunday\, 7 September 2025 — 10:00 to 16:00 \nWhere\nMarina Esplanade (seafront promenade)\, Marina Esplanade Car Park & Ramsgate Tunnels. \nOrganiser\nCanterbury & District Model Engineering Society (CDMES) \n\n\nAccessibility\nRamsgate Tunnels are historic — some areas may have limited accessibility. If you require assistance\, contact the organisers in advance. \nTravel & parking\nPublic transport to Ramsgate town centre is recommended. Limited parking may be available at Marina Esplanade Car Park. \n\n\nVenues\n\n\n\nMarina Esplanade (Promenade)\nRide-on model railways and seafront displays.\n\n\n\nMarina Esplanade Car Park\nLive-steam traction engine display and family-friendly exhibits.\n\n\n\nRamsgate Tunnels\nIndoor model railway exhibition in the Victorian tunnel complex.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/cdmes-rail-200-trains-return-to-ramsgate-harbour-sunday-7th-september-2025/
LOCATION:Dartford
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250911T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250911T200000
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SUMMARY:Modelling Group Evening 11th September 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-september-2025/
LOCATION:Dartford
CATEGORIES:Modelling Group Evening
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250914T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T141104Z
UID:5156-1757757600-1757865600@www.gres.org.uk
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:20250918T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250918T213000
DTSTAMP:20260429T140852
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SUMMARY:2025 AGM
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 18 September – AGM \nThe GRES AGM 2025 will be held on Thursday 18 September from 7.45pm at our usual location of the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Gravesend.\n\nThe current GRES Committee are eager to attract new members onto the new GRES Committee and the self-proposal form is available on request. If you would like the opportunity to influence and shape the direction of GRES going forward\, please complete the form by Tuesday 2 September – either by email to the GRES Secretary – Bryan Puxleyor by hand at the next GRES Meeting. In answer to questions raised\, completing the self-proposal form would be helpful to the current GRES Committee\, although members are still able to put themselves forward at the AGM itself\, provided they have a proposer and a seconder\, and any current member can put themselves forward for any Committee position.\n\nSecond\, I hope many of you will be able to attend the GRES AGM on Thursday 18 September. If so\, please read through the minutes of the GRES AGM 2024 and the various reports as we’ll be taking a vote on each before the break for refreshments. If you are unable to attend and would like to pass on your apologies or raise any questions\, please contact the GRES Secretary – Bryan Puxley.\n\nPlease ask if you have any questions.\n  \nRegular meetings are typically held on the first Tuesday and the second-to-last Thursday of each month. Meetings start at 7.45 pm at Emmanuel Baptist Church Hall\, Windmill Street\, Gravesend\, DA12 1BB
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/2025-agm/
LOCATION:Emmanuel Baptist Church\, Emmanuel Baptist Church Hall\, Windmill Street\, Gravesend\, DA12 1BB
CATEGORIES:AGM
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250920T163000
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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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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:20250920T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250921T170000
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SUMMARY:Spa Valley Railway Model Railway Weekend 20th & 21st September 2025
DESCRIPTION:Spa Valley Railway – 5th Model Railway Show (Model Railway Weekend)\nDates:Saturday & Sunday\, 20–21 September 2025 • 10:00 – 17:00 both days spavalleyrailway.co.uk \nVenue:Spa Valley Railway — Stations at Tunbridge Wells West\, Groombridge\, and Eridge in Kent spavalleyrailway.co.ukWikipedia \n\nWhat’s On\n\n\nLayouts GaloreA stunning collection of more than 30 model railway layouts in scales ranging from N\, OO\, O\, OO9\, S\, and more\, displayed across multiple stations and for the first time onboard the trains spavalleyrailway.co.ukVisit Kent. \n\n\nTrade StandsAt least 10 trade stands\, featuring exhibitors such as David Wills Model Railways\, Roxley Models\, Kent Model Exchange\, Cyril Kennett Second Hand Sales\, Andy Lynch Model Railways\, Models U Drive\, Kent Garden Railways\, On the Rails\, Southern Scale Models\, Rainers Trains\, and Dream Steam Ltd. spavalleyrailway.co.uk. \n\n\nSpecial Activities \n\n\nModel railway hunt with fun for all the family—including a chance to win a prize spavalleyrailway.co.uk. \n\n\nA two-train service featuring the famous Bulleid Pacific 34053 ‘Sir Keith Park’ spavalleyrailway.co.ukVisit Kent. \n\n\n\n\nLayouts to Look Out For (just a sample): \n\n\nEngland’s Dark Satanic Mills \n\n\nTunbrick Wells\, Upperton\, The Paystow Branch\, Brook Street \n\n\nEnsthorpe\, Harland Castle\, Daleside\, Travelling to Wedded Bliss \n\n\nBrunswick\, Oakbourne\, Quarry Falls\, Merrybrook Parkway \n\n\nOxley Heath\, Horsebridge Wharf\, Kinlochewe\, Scarlington \n\n\nDublingham Goods Station\, The LB&L Line\, Out West \n\n\nWhite Meadow Quarry\, Roast Green Road Depot\, Hornby Dublo \n\n\nLarger & Lime Works\, Lockbourne Ohio\, West Green MPD spavalleyrailway.co.uk \n\n\n\n\n\nTickets & Pricing\nAll-Day Train Travel + Exhibition (Tunbridge Wells West only): \n\n\nAdult: £16.00 \n\n\nSenior (60+): £15.00 \n\n\nChild (2–15 yrs): £9.00 \n\n\nFamily (2 adults + 2 children): £41.00 spavalleyrailway.co.uk      \n\n\nVisit Kent \n\n\nExhibition-Only (Tunbridge Wells West): \n\n\nAdult: £11.00 \n\n\nSenior: £10.00 \n\n\nChild: £6.00 \n\n\nFamily: £28.00 Visit Kent \n\n\nTickets can be purchased online in advance or on the day via the Spa Valley Railway website
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/spa-valley-railway-model-railway-weekend-20th-21st-september-2025/
LOCATION:Dartford
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Modelling Group Evening 24th September 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-24th-september-2025/
LOCATION:Dartford
CATEGORIES:Modelling Group Evening
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