2026
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GRES October 2026 news
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Hello Folks Sorry for the delay in sending this email. As we are now in October, the days have started to get shorter and darkness comes sooner each evening – and we put the clocks back one hour at the end of this month (Sunday 25 October).
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Club Talk – Thursday 19th November 2026
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An evening with Clive Cook 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 Tea, coffee and refreshemnts avaialbe during the break, and depending on numbers – raffles and prizes
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Club Talk – Tuesday 3rd November 2026
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Don’t expect fireworks – Howard Cook 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 Tea, coffee and refreshemnts avaialbe during the break, and depending on numbers – raffles and prizes
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Club Talk – Thursday 22nd October 2026 John Callaghan
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We have the pleasure of welcoming accomplished speaker John Callaghan, who will join us for a presentation about World War 2 aircraft. This promises to be an interesting and entertaining evening, as John comes highly recommended. Regular meetings are usually held on the first Tuesday and the second to last Thursday of each month. Meetings…
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Club Talk – Tuesday 6th October 2026
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One of the early members of GRES, Dave Walton, will be joining us to talk about the history of the Steam Tug Cervia, which promises to be an interesting presentation. Plus, he will also have photographs and a model of Cervia to enthuse and delight. Regular meetings are usually held on the first Tuesday and…
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Maidstone and mid-Kent railway exhibition 2026
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Event Details Dates & Times: Tuesday, 29th December and Wednesday, 30th December 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM both days Venue: Lockmeadow Market Hall, Barker Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8LW Adults £8, Children £2 What to Expect: A festive post-Christmas gathering featuring a wide selection of high-quality model railway layouts, trade stands, and exhibits.
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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.