2026
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Meccano Show 2026
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The SELMEC Meccano Show will be held on Saturday, 17 October 2026, at the Falconwood Community Centre in Welling. Event Details Date: Saturday, 17 October 2026 Time: 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM (Last entry at 3:30 PM) Venue: Falconwood Community Centre, 31–39 Falconwood Parade, Welling, DA16 2PG Organiser: South East London Meccano Club (SELMEC) Admission…
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South Croydon Charity Model Railway Show 2026
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Event Details Date: Saturday, 12 September 2026 Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Location: St Paul’s United Reformed Church, Croham Park Avenue, South Croydon, CR2 7HF Organiser: 7th/12th Croydon Scout Troop What to Expect 20 Layouts: A variety of impressive model railway layouts. Stalls & Stands: Trade support, pre-owned/second-hand stalls, plus heritage railway and society…
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GRES Annual Outing – Mid‑Hants Railway (Watercress Line)
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Saturday 5th September Overview Thank 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. Travel Arrangements Coach Travel The vast majority of members expressed…
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GRES August 2026 news
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Hello Folks We’ve enjoyed/endured a further heatwave during July and as I write this I’m pleased to see that the temperature has dropped slightly. I hope you are all continuing to keep well, keep cool and stay hydrated.
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Southwark and District MRC Exhibition and Summer Fete 2026
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📅 Date & Time Saturday 22nd August 2026 Open: 10:00 – 17:00 📍 Venue St Peter’s Church, Walworth Liverpool Grove, Walworth Road London SE17 2HH 🎟️ Admission £5 Adults £2 Children & Concessions 🚉 Access & Transport Event held over three levels within the church Wheelchair access available to the ground floor Church and lower‑level…
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GRES July 2026 news
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Hello Folks Happy American Independence Day! We’ve enjoyed/endured a heatwave during June and it looks like we have another one coming next week. I hope you are all continuing to keep well, keep cool and stay hydrated.
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Highlights from the GRES Family Day Event 2026
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The GRES Family Day, held on Sunday 21 June 2026, was a warm, lively and thoroughly enjoyable celebration of railway modelling, hands on activities and community spirit. Despite the hot weather and the added challenge of Father’s Day, the event welcomed more than 50 visitors, with a steady flow of families, enthusiasts and curious newcomers throughout…
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Sittingbourne & Kemsley Steam & Beer Music Festival 2026
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Steam & Beer Music Festival 2026 – Event Details Event Overview The Steam & Beer Music Festival returns for 2026 with two full days of live music, real ales, ciders, and family‑friendly fun. Dates: 27–28 June 2026 Location: Sittingbourne & Kemsley Light Railway – access via Sittingbourne Viaduct (ME10 2XD) Music Line‑Up Saturday Steam &…
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GRES June 2026 news
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Hello Folks We’ve enjoyed two Bank Holiday Weekends and a heatwave. I hope you are all keeping well, keeping cool and staying hydrated.
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Club Talk – Tuesday 7th July 2026- Memories of Britain’s railways – James Willis and Jeremy Washington
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Tuesday 7th July – Memories of Britain’s railways – James Willis and Jeremy Washington Regular 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