A talk by Nathan Goodwin

£5 admission (free to members). Doors open 6.30pm

ABOUT THE TALK

An opportunity to learn about researching the history of your home from a genealogical author.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Nathan grew up in Hastings before gaining a Masters degree in Creative Writing at Canterbury Christ Church University.  After penning an historical book on his home town, Hastings at War, Nathan progressed to fiction, and is known for his genealogical crime mystery novels.  He now lives in rural Kent.

He is a member of the Society of Authors, the Guild of One Name Studies, the Society of Genealogists, the Sussex Family History Group, the Kent Family History Society, the Norfolk Family History Society and Rother History Society.

ABOUT THE VENUE

Stanford Parish Room was previously the Jazz Bar at Folkestone Racecourse.

From Stone Street, enter via the old racecourse entrance (signposted Otterpool Park).  Walk through the gate at the end of the lane.  The Parish Room will be in front of you, right of the parade ring.

TRAVEL TO THE VENUE

By Car:

From the A20, take Stone Street (signposted Racecourse & Westenhanger Station).  After the houses end, you will see a white gate on the left, with a lane immediately after.  Take the lane down to the end and park in the car park on the right, just before the first building.

By Train:

Take the train to Westenhanger station.  The exit is on Platform 1 – to cross the track from Platform 2, use the footbridge.  Exit via the car park, walk up the lane and continue up Stone Street.  Pass the entrance to Westenhanger Castle just outside the station and take the next entrance.  Follow the lane to the end.

For timetables, to book tickets and to check for any journey delays or cancellations, visit the Southeastern website.