MEETINGS
Our next meeting will be held on Thursday 2nd May and will include an interesting talk by Michael Cates about "Margate Millers" - focussing on Drapers Mill but including other, long-gone, mills. Michael is an authority on windmilling history.
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 £3.50.
For details of our 2024 meetings, please visit our Calendar page by clicking here.
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 13th April "Old Town Walk". Meet at the Droit House at 2pm
Saturday 18th May "Maritime Margate". Meet at the Droit House at 2pm
Saturday 15th June "Northdown to Walpole Bay. Meet at Holy Trinity Church at 2pm.
Saturday 13th July "West of the Brooks". Meet at Margate Railway Station at 2pm
Saturday 7th September "Six Squares Walk around the Georgian Town". Meet at the Droit House at 2pm
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.