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Founded in 1968, Margate Civic Society is a registered charity (no.257884). It is a founder member of Civic Voice.

We hope that you will enjoy browsing these pages and that they will help you to take pleasure in the history and character of Margate and its surrounding towns and villages.  We hope also to provide a service to members of the Society in publishing news and photographs that will be of interest.

The Society produces a Newsletter four times a year, and has a lecture programme which covers a wide range of interests.  Details are given on the "Calendar" page.  The May meeting of each season includes presentation of the coveted Town Pride awards, and details of the 2023 winners can be found on the "Town Pride" page.  Town Pride contenders are nominated by members of the Society.

If you would like to join Margate Civic Society, details of fees and a link to an application form are shown in the "About us" page.  We currently have over 160 members and always like to welcome more. The winter lectures are invariably of a high quality as is the Newsletter, and membership of the Society really is extremely good value. The Society takes an active role in reviewing and, where appropriate, responding to planning applications and has a good working relationship with Thanet District Council in helping to improve the character and appearance of the area.

MEETINGS

Our next meeting will be held on Thursday 3rd October. This will start with our Annual General Meeting followed by Gordon Clarkson telling us about "My life in the theatre and the world of entertainment". Gordon is well-known as a Margate-born theatre producer, entertainer, writer and public speaker.

The meeting will start at 7.30pm, the venue is Holy Trinity Church Hall, St Mary's Avenue, Margate CT9 3TN and all are very welcome. Members free of charge, guests £4.50.

We serve tea, coffee and excellent cake at all our meetings at a very reasonable cost.

This is our last meeting of the year. Our next meeting will be held on Thursday 6th March 2025.

TOWN PRIDE AWARDS

The winner of this year's Town Pride Award is the Wilderness to Wonderland project, who have done an amazing job on the flower-beds in front of Margate railway station and above the beach in Westbrook, turning overgrown areas into beautiful, colourful, areas which enhance the town and give pleasure to locals and visitors. Details of all Town Pride Award winners this year are on our Town Pride page, click to see it.

TOWN WALKS

Robin Colyer, who is a vice-president of the Society, hosts a number of town walks each year. Robin is very knowledgeable and presents information in an authorative but light and humorous manner. These walks are an ideal opportunity to learn about the heritage and history of our town.

The walks are free of charge, but we recommend a minimum donation to Margate Civic Society of £5 per person.

Robin's programme of walks for 2024 are as follows:

Saturday 12th October "Cliftonville Walk". Meet at the Droit House at 2pm.

Booking is recommended for all walks by telephoning or texting Robin on 07878 537448.