News

  • GRES December 2025 news

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    Hello Folks I hope you’re all keeping well and warm. On Tuesday, 2 December, a group of us enjoyed a delicious Christmas Meal at the Rose & Crown pub in Shorne. Following the efforts that the Chair, Ella, put into…

  • GRES November 2025 news

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    Hello Folks Apologies that this month’s news is very late, as my attention has been directed on the GRES Model Railway Exhibition 2025 on 1 & 2 November and other matters that needed addressing afterwards. However, I hope you’re all…

  • GRES Wagon celebrates 50 years of model railway exhibitions

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    The Gravesend Railway Enthusiasts Society (GRES) celebrates its 55th birthday in 2025, having started in 1970. While the Society has held model railway exhibitions in and around Gravesend from that time, there have been a few gaps, the last being…

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    Simon Kohler to Open the 50th Gravesend Model Railway Show

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    Simon Kohler to Open the 50th Gravesend Model Railway Show The Gravesend Railway Enthusiasts Society (GRES) is proud to present the 50th Gravesend Model Railway Show, taking place at Northfleet School for Girls, Hall Road, Northfleet, Kent DA11 8AQ on:…

  • GRES October 2025 news

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    Hello Folks Having entered autumn, the warm weather appears to be over as cooler weather has arrived. I hope you’re keeping well and keeping warm.

  • GRES September 2025 news – including event on Saturday 30 August

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    Hello Folks I hope you all had a good bank holiday weekend and enjoyed the glorious weather.

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    A Successful GRES Family Day: A Celebration of Community, Railways, and Fun

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    We’re delighted to report that the GRES Family Day on Sunday 22 June 2025 was a great success, with over 100 visitors joining us for a day full of railway heritage, interactive exhibits, and community spirit. Whether young or young-at-heart,…

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    GRES July 2025 news

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    Hello Folks   I hope you are all keeping well and staying safe in the heatwave.

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    GRES June 2025 news

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    Hello Folks I hope you are all keeping well and enjoying the glorious sunshine. I can’t believe that we’re already in June!

  • Sad Passing of Peter Willis

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    Hello I thought I’d just send a formal message to say very sadly, Dad Peter passed away very peacefully on bank holiday Monday (26th May 2025) , surrounded by loved ones.