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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260325T190000
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SUMMARY:Anglo-Saxons at Stowting
DESCRIPTION:A talk by Andrew Richardson\n£5 admission (free to members). Doors open 6.30pm\nABOUT THE TALK\nA fascinating look at life in rural schools across the district\, with the help of original log books. \nABOUT THE SPEAKER\nAndrew was born in Folkestone and his career has had a Kent-based focus.   He studied archaeology at Cardiff\, writing his doctoral thesis on ‘The Anglo-Saxon cemeteries of Kent’\, which was published in 2005.  Andrew has previously worked for Canterbury Archaeological Trust\, started Isle Heritage CIC and is currently Finds Liaison Officer at Kent County Council.  Andrew headed up the Finding Eanswythe project\, leading the investigation into the reliquary of Saint Eanswythe in 2020 in Folkestone. \nABOUT THE VENUE\nStanford Parish Room was previously the Jazz Bar at Folkestone Racecourse. \nFrom 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. \nTRAVEL TO THE VENUE\nBy Car:\nFrom 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. \nBy Train:\nTake 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. \nFor timetables\, to book tickets and to check for any journey delays or cancellations\, visit the Southeastern website.
URL:https://www.stanfordhistorykent.org.uk/event/anglo-saxons-at-stowting/
LOCATION:Stanford Parish Room\, Stanford Parish Room\, Westenhanger\, Kent\, CT21 4HX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260121T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260121T213000
DTSTAMP:20260417T163336
CREATED:20260114T231441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T231441Z
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SUMMARY:AGM followed by Brockhill: 800 Years of History – Part II
DESCRIPTION:A talk by Mike de la Mare\n£5 admission (free to members). Doors open 6.30pm\nABOUT THE AGM\nAGM details will be sent to members two weeks prior to the meeting.  If you have not received details by then\, please Contact Us. \nIf you would like to join on the evening\, you will be able to cast a vote.  Membership is £10 per year for 1 individual. \nNon-members welcome\, but may not vote at the AGM. \nComplimentary refreshments will be available. \nABOUT THE TALK\nBrockhill\, in Saltwood\, is remarkable for having been in the possession of the same family from the 1200s to the early 1900s.  But where exactly was it?  And what were these people like? \nABOUT THE SPEAKER\nMike de la Mare is a local historian from Saltwood.  His series of Saltwood and its People books on the history of the village have proven very popular\, with the first volume long out of print! \nABOUT THE VENUE\nStanford Parish Room was previously the Jazz Bar at Folkestone Racecourse. \nFrom 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. \nTRAVEL TO THE VENUE\nBy Car:\nFrom 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. \nBy Train:\nTake 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. \nFor timetables\, to book tickets and to check for any journey delays or cancellations\, visit the Southeastern website.
URL:https://www.stanfordhistorykent.org.uk/event/agm-followed-by-brockhill-800-years-of-history-part-ii/
LOCATION:Stanford Parish Room\, Stanford Parish Room\, Westenhanger\, Kent\, CT21 4HX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:AGMs,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251126T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251126T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T163336
CREATED:20241121T002722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T192720Z
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SUMMARY:The Age of Blackboards and Chalk
DESCRIPTION:A talk by Kevin Bailey\n£5 admission (free to members). Doors open 6.30pm\nABOUT THE TALK\nA fascinating look at life in rural schools across the district\, with the help of original log books. \nABOUT THE SPEAKER\nKevin Bailey taught in Kent schools for over 30 years\, finishing as headteacher of Selsted Primary School.  Having lived in Hythe all his life\, he has been curator of Hythe Museum since 2017. \nABOUT THE VENUE\nStanford Parish Room was previously the Jazz Bar at Folkestone Racecourse. \nFrom 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. \nTRAVEL TO THE VENUE\nBy Car:\nFrom 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. \nBy Train:\nTake 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. \nFor timetables\, to book tickets and to check for any journey delays or cancellations\, visit the Southeastern website.
URL:https://www.stanfordhistorykent.org.uk/event/age-of-blackboards/
LOCATION:Stanford Parish Room\, Stanford Parish Room\, Westenhanger\, Kent\, CT21 4HX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250924T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250924T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T163336
CREATED:20241121T002635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T200758Z
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SUMMARY:Researching the History of your Home
DESCRIPTION:A talk by Nathan Goodwin\n£5 admission (free to members). Doors open 6.30pm\nABOUT THE TALK\nAn opportunity to learn about researching the history of your home from a genealogical author. \nABOUT THE SPEAKER\nNathan 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. \nHe 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. \nABOUT THE VENUE\nStanford Parish Room was previously the Jazz Bar at Folkestone Racecourse. \nFrom 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. \nTRAVEL TO THE VENUE\nBy Car:\nFrom 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. \nBy Train:\nTake 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. \nFor timetables\, to book tickets and to check for any journey delays or cancellations\, visit the Southeastern website.
URL:https://www.stanfordhistorykent.org.uk/event/researching-home-history/
LOCATION:Stanford Parish Room\, Stanford Parish Room\, Westenhanger\, Kent\, CT21 4HX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250723T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250723T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T163336
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SUMMARY:Social History of Stanford
DESCRIPTION:A talk by Stanford & Westenhanger History Society\n£5 admission (free to members). Doors open 6.30pm\nABOUT THE TALK\nThe Social History of Stanford will cover the lives of Stanford and its people from Roman times to the modern day\, through wars\, epidemics and revolts. \nABOUT THE SPEAKER\nTBC \nABOUT THE VENUE\nStanford Parish Room was previously the Jazz Bar at Folkestone Racecourse. \nFrom 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. \nTRAVEL TO THE VENUE\nBy Car:\nFrom 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. \nBy Train:\nTake 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. \nFor timetables\, to book tickets and to check for any journey delays or cancellations\, visit the Southeastern website.
URL:https://www.stanfordhistorykent.org.uk/event/stanford-social-history/
LOCATION:Stanford Parish Room\, Stanford Parish Room\, Westenhanger\, Kent\, CT21 4HX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250528T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250528T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T163336
CREATED:20241121T002241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T192859Z
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SUMMARY:Smuggling on the Romney Marsh
DESCRIPTION:A talk by Sue Duckworth\n£5 admission (free to members). Doors open 6.30pm\nABOUT THE TALK\nThe Smuggling Gangs of Romney Marsh are legendary\, with many books having been written about their exploits. Discover the characters involved and the locations where booty was hidden as well as some local poetry and stories. \nABOUT THE SPEAKER\nSue was a librarian for almost 20 years\, where she developed a passion for bringing her talks to life through stories.  She is a professional Blue Badge Guide at Canterbury Cathedral and Green Badge Guide in Canterbury. \nABOUT THE VENUE\nStanford Parish Room was previously the Jazz Bar at Folkestone Racecourse. \nFrom 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. \nTRAVEL TO THE VENUE\nBy Car:\nFrom 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. \nBy Train:\nTake 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. \nFor timetables\, to book tickets and to check for any journey delays or cancellations\, visit the Southeastern website.
URL:https://www.stanfordhistorykent.org.uk/event/smuggling-romney-marsh/
LOCATION:Stanford Parish Room\, Stanford Parish Room\, Westenhanger\, Kent\, CT21 4HX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250326T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250326T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T163336
CREATED:20241121T002104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T192621Z
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SUMMARY:Daughters of Kings: Women of Power in the Kingdom of Kent
DESCRIPTION:A talk by Dr Andrew Richardson\n£5 admission (free to members). Doors open 6.30pm\nABOUT THE TALK\nA look at the Anglo-Saxon Kentish royal family. \nABOUT THE SPEAKER\nDr Andrew Richardson is an archaeologist who runs Isle Heritage\, based in Sandgate.  He led the investigation into the relics of Saint Eanswythe in Folkestone’s parish church in 2020 and formed the A Town Unearthed\, Finding Eanswythe and Three Days in January projects.  He is a member of the Saint Eanswythe Research Group. \nABOUT THE VENUE\nStanford Parish Room was previously the Jazz Bar at Folkestone Racecourse. \nFrom 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. \nTRAVEL TO THE VENUE\nBy Car:\nFrom 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. \nBy Train:\nTake 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. \nFor timetables\, to book tickets and to check for any journey delays or cancellations\, visit the Southeastern website.
URL:https://www.stanfordhistorykent.org.uk/event/daughters-of-kings/
LOCATION:Stanford Parish Room\, Stanford Parish Room\, Westenhanger\, Kent\, CT21 4HX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250122T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250122T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T163336
CREATED:20241121T001915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250111T144050Z
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SUMMARY:AGM followed by Brockhill: 800 Years of History - Part I
DESCRIPTION:A talk by Mike de la Mare\n£5 admission (free to members). Doors open 6.30pm\nABOUT THE AGM\nAGM details will be sent to members two weeks prior to the meeting.  If you have not received details by then\, please Contact Us. \nIf you would like to join on the evening\, you will be able to cast a vote.  Membership is £10 per year for 1 individual. \nNon-members welcome\, but may not vote at the AGM. \nComplimentary refreshments will be available. \nABOUT THE TALK\nBrockhill\, in Saltwood\, is remarkable for having been in the possession of the same family from the 1200s to the early 1900s.  But where exactly was it?  And what were these people like? \nABOUT THE SPEAKER\nMike de la Mare is a local historian from Saltwood.  His series of Saltwood and its People books on the history of the village have proven very popular\, with the first volume long out of print! \nABOUT THE VENUE\nStanford Parish Room was previously the Jazz Bar at Folkestone Racecourse. \nFrom 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. \nTRAVEL TO THE VENUE\nBy Car:\nFrom 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. \nBy Train:\nTake 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. \nFor timetables\, to book tickets and to check for any journey delays or cancellations\, visit the Southeastern website.
URL:https://www.stanfordhistorykent.org.uk/event/agm-2025-and-brockhill/
LOCATION:Stanford Parish Room\, Stanford Parish Room\, Westenhanger\, Kent\, CT21 4HX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:AGMs,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241120T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241120T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T163336
CREATED:20241019T213549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250105T021717Z
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SUMMARY:Smythe Family of Westenhanger
DESCRIPTION:A talk by Cathy Goodwin.\nABOUT THE TALK\nDoors open at 6.30pm for a 7pm start.  Refreshments will be served.\n£5 admission (free for members) \nABOUT THE SPEAKER\nCathy Goodwin founded the Society in 2020\, having carried out extensive research into the history of Stanford and Westenhanger\, which took over a year.  Her efforts were compiled into a book\, Stanford Parish through the Centuries\, which was launched at the initial meeting. \nABOUT THE VENUE\nStanford Parish Room was previously the Jazz Bar at Folkestone Racecourse. \nFrom 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. \nTRAVEL TO THE VENUE\nBy Car:\nFrom 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. \nBy Train:\nTake 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. \nFor timetables\, to book tickets and to check for any journey delays or cancellations\, visit the Southeastern website.
URL:https://www.stanfordhistorykent.org.uk/event/smythe-family-of-westenhanger/
LOCATION:Stanford Parish Room\, Stanford Parish Room\, Westenhanger\, Kent\, CT21 4HX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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