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SUMMARY:Club Talk – Tuesday 1st September 2026 - 'Preserving The Medway Queen' - Mark Bathurst
DESCRIPTION:‘Preserving The Medway Queen’ – Mark Bathurst \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-1st-september-2026/
LOCATION:Emmanuel Baptist Church\, Emmanuel Baptist Church Hall\, Windmill Street\, Gravesend\, DA12 1BB
CATEGORIES:Club Talk
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SUMMARY:GRES Annual Outing – Mid‑Hants Railway (Watercress Line)
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 5th September\nOverview\nThank you to all members who have already booked to attend the GRES (Tom Fletcher) Annual Outing to the Mid‑Hants Railway\, also known as the Watercress Line. Based on the responses received\, the arrangements for the day have now been confirmed. \n\n\n\nTravel Arrangements\nCoach Travel\nThe vast majority of members expressed a preference to meet at our usual meeting point and travel together by coach. As a result: \n\nWe will depart from St Paul’s Church\, Singlewell. DA11 7RE\nA luxury 53‑seat coach (with toilet) has been booked.\nDue to this arrangement\, rail travel will not be offered.\n\nTimings\n\n07:45 – Arrival at St Paul’s Church\, Singlewell DA11 7RE\n08:00 – Prompt departure\nComfort stop en route\n10:30 – Arrival at Alresford Station (Watercress Line)\n\nReturn journey: \n\n16:30–17:00 – Departure from Alresford Station\nComfort stop en route\n19:15–19:30 – Arrival back at St Paul’s Church\, Singlewell DA11 7RE\n\n\n\n\nFood Arrangements\nMost members indicated they did not require a main meal. Attendees are therefore welcome to make their own arrangements for food during the visit. \n\n\n\nCosts\nGRES is pleased to cover much of the cost of hiring the coach. Attendees will pay a special group rate to GRES: \n\n£30 for adults\n£14 for under‑16s\n\nThis includes: \n\nEntry to the Watercress Line\nA contribution towards the coach hire\n\n\n\n\nBooking Information\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Your NameFirstLastYour Email AddressContact Phone NumberNumber of Adults012345678910Number of Children012345678910		\n			anything needs\, (dietary\n			\n		\n		Booking Notes (dietary requirements\, accessibility needs\, or anything else)Submit Booking  \nBookings are now open. Members are welcome to bring friends and family\, including children under 16. \nPayment\nPayments should be made to GRES: \n\nBank transfer: Ask for details\nReference: GRES Outing 2026\nCash or cheque: Accepted at any GRES meeting.\n\n\n\n\nWe Look Forward to Seeing You\nThis promises to be an enjoyable day out on one of the country’s most charming heritage railways. We hope you can join us for a relaxed and sociable outing.
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/annual-outing-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260910T180000
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SUMMARY:Modelling Group Evening 10th 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-10th-september-2025/
CATEGORIES:Modelling Group Evening
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SUMMARY:South Croydon Charity Model Railway Show 2026
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\n\n\nDate: Saturday\, 12 September 2026\n\n\n\n\nTime: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM\n\n\n\n\nLocation: St Paul’s United Reformed Church\, Croham Park Avenue\, South Croydon\, CR2 7HF\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser: 7th/12th Croydon Scout Troop\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Expect\n\n\n\n20 Layouts: A variety of impressive model railway layouts.\n\n\n\n\nStalls & Stands: Trade support\, pre-owned/second-hand stalls\, plus heritage railway and society stands.\n\n\n\n\nFamily Friendly: Dedicated children’s activities and hands-on fun.\n\n\n\n\nRefreshments: Hot and cold refreshments available all day. \n\n\n\n\n\nAdmission Fees\n\n\n\nAdults: £6.00\n\n\n\n\nChildren (aged 5–16): £3.00\n\n\n\n\nUnder 5s: Free\n\n\n\n\nFamily Ticket (2 adults + 2 children): £15.00\n\n 
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/south-croydon-charity-model-railway-show-2026/
LOCATION:St Paul’s United Reformed Church Hall\, Croham Park Avenue\, South Croydon\, CR2 7HF
CATEGORIES:Local Event
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SUMMARY:2026 AGM (members only)
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 17 Sept – AGM (members only) \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 \n 
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/2026-agm/
LOCATION:Emmanuel Baptist Church\, Emmanuel Baptist Church Hall\, Windmill Street\, Gravesend\, DA12 1BB
CATEGORIES:AGM
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SUMMARY:Spa Valley 2026
DESCRIPTION:Spa Valley Railway model railway weekend\n19/20 September 2026\nTunbridge Wells West Station \nMessage from Spa valley: \n\nWe’re hosting our big and popular Model Railway Show in September (a smaller show is taking place in March 2026)\, featuring a gathering of model railways in a variety of scales\, including N\, OO\, O\, OO9\, S\, and other gauges. Come along to see layouts at Tunbridge Wells West\, Groombridge & Eridge with trade stands\, too! This event is fun for the whole family; with so much to do\, it is a must-attend show in the area. Families can take part in our model railway hunt with a chance to win a prize! \nOur engine shed at Tunbridge Wells West will be filled with layouts\, with additional selections available at Groombridge\, Eridge\, and\, on board the trains too! \nThe show is open from 10:00 to 17:00 on Saturday\, 19th September\, and Sunday\, 20th September 2026. \nEntry tickets can be purchased on the day of the event or online. Prices are shown below. \nWe expect at least 30 layouts and 10 trade stands to be in attendance at the 2026 show\, plus a great two-train service to match using Bulleid Pacific 34053 ‘Sir Keith Park’ as one of the locomotives in service!
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/spa-valley-2026/
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260923T180000
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SUMMARY:**Cancelled** Modelling Group Evening 23rd September 2026 **Cancelled**
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled \nGRES 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-23rd-september-2025/
CATEGORIES:Modelling Group Evening
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