MEETINGS
Our next meeting will be held on Thursday 18th June and will feature guest speaker Paul Twyman. Paul is Head Gardener at Yoakley House and former Head Gardener at Hever Castle. Anyone who has seen the beautiful gardens at Yoakley House will have admired them and we are very much looking forward to Paul's talk.
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.
We serve tea, coffee and excellent cake at all our meetings at a very reasonable price.
Please note that meetings in 2026 will be held on the third Thursday of each month, rather than the first Thursday as hitherto.
TOWN PRIDE AWARDS 2026
We held a very enjoyable meeting on 21st May, when we announced the nominees and winners of our annual Town Pride Awards. Details are on the Town Pride page but the worthy winner of this year's Blue Plaque was James Read, owner of Alsace House, 3-4 Albert Terrace, Margate. The Grade II listed building was constructed in 1830, and James has lovingly and sympathetically restored it to its original spendour. A very worthy winner.
OUR COACH TRIP
Prior to Covid, we held a regular annual coach trip to interesting places and these were much enjoyed by members and their friends. We had to stop providing them because of the large increase in coach hire costs, but we are resuming them this year with a trip to Rochester. If this is successful, we aim to start arranging them again on a regular basis.
So, you are invited to join us on THURSDAY 25TH JUNE for a coach trip to Rochester. We will pick up at the Wheatsheaf, Cliftonville, at 9.15 with subsequent pick-ups at Margate seafront, Hussar Garlinge, Summerlands Westgate and Birchington Square. A guided tour of Rochester Cathedral, at 12 noon, is included in your ticket price. You'll have plenty of time to explore the lovely old high street and the 12th century castle before rejoining the coach for our homeward journey. Ticket price is just £23 per person, which includes the cathedral guided tour. For further information or to buy tickets, please contact Mike Thompson by email by clicking here or by phone on 07890 494001.
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.
Robin is not able at present to confirm when the walks will take place, but please watch this space for details.
There is a fee of £8 per person for each of these walks, payable to Robin during the walk. Because there are limited places on each walk, booking is essential, by telephoning or texting Robin on 07878 537448.
OUR CHRISTMAS MEAL
Yes, it's a long time until Christmas, but we've had to book up well in advance. We will be hosting a Christmas lunch-time meal for members at the Racing Greyhound PH, 227 Hereson Road, Ramsgate. This will be on Tuesday 8th December 2026, in a private room. The meal will include five choices of main course and dessert followed by tea or coffee and several mints. Menu choices will be available from July. The price will be £28 per person and we are asking for a deposit of £5 per person to reserve your place. If you wish to join us at the meal, please send your deposit to the treasurer by cheque or bank transfer; details are shown in the About Us page.
