Hello Folks
Happy New Year! I hope you had a good Christmas and you’re keeping warm in 2026. We’re back and have another exciting programme for you.
The ZOOM meetings are back for the winter period, and the second of the three presentations will be delivered by Ray Puddy, as follows:
- Wednesday 7 January – please sign in at 7.25pm for a 7.30pm start
- Please contact us if you do not have the Zoom meeting link details
Here’s another reminder to invite your friends and family to subscribe to our new and improved Facebook site. If you have yet to do so, we would also like you to please subscribe and spread the word: https://www.facebook.com/people/GRES-Gravesend-Railway-Enthusiasts-Society/61552508150631/
Following the GRES Model Railway Exhibition, we now have around 25 of our glorious Southern-green liveried GRES wagons in OO Gauge to celebrate 50 years of GRES model railway exhibitions. These include an individually numbered certificate signed by Ella, plus a brief history of our exhibitions and would make a great Christmas present for a railway enthusiast or someone with an interest in Gravesham 😊. While the standard price is £19.99, current GRES members can obtain their wagon(s) for only £14.99 each.
Message from Ray:
GRES Travelcard day 3rd January 2026
Firstly I thank the nine hardy GRES members who joined me on our New Year travel trip around London.
Events for January 2026
Tuesday 6th Jan– As last year, we are off to a gentle start to the year with a couple of videos – as a prelude to Ray on Wednesday! So, join us at our usual venue of the Emmanuel Church Hall, 55 Windmill Street, Gravesend (from 7.45pm).
Thursday 22nd Jan – This is the date of our annual quiz, which again will be held at the Rose & Crown, Shorne, DA12 3EA (from 7.45pm). So, please don’t go to our usual venue of the Emmanuel Church Hall, 55 Windmill Street, Gravesend.
Future GRES date for your diaries:
Tuesday 3rd February – We are in for a rare treat as we get to spend An evening with Adam Curtis who will present some of his photo collection plus the stories that go with the photos. So, join us at our usual venue of the Emmanuel Church Hall, 55 Windmill Street, Gravesend (from 7.45pm).
Thursday 19th February – We’re pleased to welcome back Tony Riley to share with us 200 years of train travel – 100 notable events (part 1). So, join us at our usual venue of the Emmanuel Church Hall, 55 Windmill Street, Gravesend (from 7.45pm).
Tuesday 3rd March – Having 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).
For those who like their model railway exhibitions, please note the following during January:
Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th – Canterbury Model Railway Exhibition, St Anselm’s School (next door to Old Dover Road Park & Ride), Old Dover Road, Canterbury, CT1 3EN (Saturday: 10am – 5pm & Sunday: 10am – 4pm). Adults – £8, Accompanied Under 16s – £1, Family – £13. Many layouts, trade stands, plus other displays.
Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th – Erith Model Railway Exhibition, Harris Garrard Academy, Yarnton Way, Erith, DA18 4DW (Saturday: 10am – 5pm & Sunday: 10am – 4pm). Adults – £10, Juniors (12-17) – £5, Accompanied Under 12s – free. Up to 35 layouts, extensive trade stands plus other displays.
I look forward to seeing many of you on Tuesday 6th or on line for Ray Puddy’s ZOOM presentation on Weds 7th January. Please ask if you have any questions.
Regards
George Marcar (for GRES Committee)
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