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Programme of Events

See also Events for Members - The full calendar for members plus some other selected events of interest.

You might also need map and directions, information for disabled visitors, frequently asked questions.

Public Events

DayDateEventFromTo
Sun21 Mar 2010Public Open Afternoon13:0016:00
Sun18 Apr 2010Public Open Afternoon14:0017:00
Sun23 May 2010Public Open Afternoon14:0017:00
Sun20 Jun 2010Public Open Afternoon14:0017:00
Sat10 Jul 2010Model Steam Rally and Exhibition11:0017:00
Sun11 Jul 2010Model Steam Rally and Exhibition11:0017:00
Sun15 Aug 2010Public Open Afternoon14:0017:00
Sun19 Sep 2010Public Open Afternoon - Charity Day14:0017:00
Sun10 Oct 2010Public Open Afternoon13:0016:00

Our regular public open afternoons are popular with families and entrance is free. Train rides are available on both our ground level and raised tracks; tickets are 50p. Our outdoor "garden" railway will be running, as will our OO gauge railway in the clubhouse. Light refreshments are available. The profits from the sale of railway tickets during the September public open afternoon are used to support a local charity. In 2010 this will again be Disability Challengers, who are our neighbours in Stoke Park.

Our major event is the Model Steam Rally and Exhibition held annually over a weekend in July. We have a large marquee to allow us to display members' work, dozens of visiting model traction engines, two model boating pools and an intensive schedule of steam-hauled passenger trains. We also have several trade stands selling tools, materials and finished models. We offer a more extensive range of food than on our open afternoons.

All our public events are held at our Stoke Park site. We don't offer pre-booking; just turn up on the day.

Our full colour leaflet for 2010 has now been printed. Rally and Exhibition Side, Public Open Afternoon Side.

Non-members with an interest in joining the Society are welcome to contact us at one of our public events or by post or e-mail.

Private Parties

GMES is a popular venue for children's birthday parties. We run trains on one of our passenger-carrying railways and offer the use of the clubhouse and grounds. More details.

Members Meetings

GMES holds regular meetings for different interest groups: The 16mm, garden railway, section; The 4mm, OO gauge, section and The Small Model Steam Engine Group. Many club members, particularly those retired, come to the club on Thursdays to socialise and to help maintain and improve the Society's grounds and facilities. See Events for Members for details.

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