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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260107T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260107T213000
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CREATED:20260106T123338Z
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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
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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
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SUMMARY:Canterbury Model Railway Exhibition 2026
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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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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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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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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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