Event Dates for your Diary
2024 | |
4th September | 8.00pm: London Silkewomen and post-Black-Death "girl power". Popular speaker, Sue Lamberton, returned to give this presentation. Report |
23rd October | 8pm: Islands of the Medway Estuary - Adam Taylor will describe the once inhabited islands, their history, flora and fauna, with abandoned forts and a German submarine! Admission: free to Members; non-members £3. Light refreshments included. |
Friday |
7.30pm: Short AGM, swiftly followed by "The Olympics" - (8.00pm) a talk by the Chairman of the Olympic Association, Sir Hugh Robertson, after working on the 2024 Paris Olympics. Admission: free to all Note: This event takes place on a Friday. |
27th November | 8pm: Newington - A Roman Service Station? by Sue Flipping of the Newington History Group. Admission: free to Members, non-members £3. Light refreshments included |
11th December | Society Christmas Party - Carols and Christmas Songs, accompanied by Mulled Wine and Festive Fare - details will go to Members only in due course. A popular Members Only event. |
2025 | |
12th February | Elmley Nature Reserve. A talk by Simon Ginnaw, warden and tour guide. |
Date to be confirmed | The Medway Queen, Paddle Steamer. A presentation by Mark and Pam Bathurst on the history and restoration of the paddle Steamer. |
Date to be confirmed | The Green Man: A talk by Imogen Corrigan |
Date to be confirmed | Mudlarking: A presentation by Sam Willoughby. |
Date to be confirmed | Kemsley Paper Mill: A talk by Jim Hopkins. |
Possible: A Guided Tour of the gardens at Sharsted Court.