The Deal Society - 2010-2011 Yellowcard

"Kent in the 20th Century”

Bob Ogley was born in Sevenoaks, has lived in the county all his life and is proud to be a Kentish man. As author of more than 20 books, he has travelled extensively in pursuit of information and photographs. As former editor of The Sevenoaks Chronicle, Bob was a journalist for more than 30 years before he left his newspaper to concentrate on writing books and giving talks. He is a regular broadcaster on BBC Radio Kent.

No December meeting

The Christmas Drinks Party will be held in the Town Hall, 6.30 – 8.00 pm on Wednesday 15 December 2010.

No January meeting

Tuesday 1 February 2011 Town Hall, 7.30 pm

"Planning for the historic environment – a new approach”

Clive Alexander, Heritage Manager and Urban Designer, Dover District Council, will talk about the new approach to safeguarding the historic environment, launched by the government in March 2010, and explore how these changes might impinge upon our environment and what our experience has been so far of the new legislation.

Tuesday 1 March 2011 Town Hall, 7.30 pm

"Golf – how did it start, how did it get its name and why is it played over 18 holes?”

July sees the Open Championship take place at the Royal St Georges Golf Club, Sandwich. Philip Sparks (Manston Golf Centre) will talk about this game, now played by over 50 million people worldwide - what is its attraction, how did it develop as a game, where was it played and who played it? What has Pall Mall got to do with it? Why did James II ban it in 1457?

Tuesday 5 April 2011 Town Hall, 7.45 for 8.00 pm

Annual General Meeting

The Meeting will begin at 8.00 pm. Members are invited to arrive at the Town Hall at 7.45 pm for a glass of wine with the Committee and fellow members.

Summer Supper 7.30 for 8.00 pm, Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club, Deal.

Wednesday 15 September 2010

The 18th century manor of Finchcocks is home to a celebrated collection of historical keyboard instruments, and is set in a beautiful garden surrounded by glorious countryside. Richard and Katrina Burnett are the most welcoming hosts, and Richard’s demonstration/recital is legendary.

Coffee Morning 10.30 am – 12.00 pm, Town Hall

April – date to be arranged and announced in the November News Update

The date of the party cannot be fixed yet, as it is too early for Andrew and Alison Wollaston to finalise their letting programme for Glenhill. The drinks party will follow Prue Wollaston’s Macmillan Cancer Support lunch at the house.

Wednesday 15 June 2011

The beautiful 17th century manor house set deep in the Sussex Weald was the home of Rudyard Kipling. Most of the rooms, including his book-lined study, are as Kipling left them. The delightful grounds, containing roses, wildflowers, fruit and herbs, run down to a small river. Scotney is not one but two houses. At the top is the new house designed in Elizabethan style and built in 1837; at the bottom of the valley is the romantic ruin of a medieval castle and moat. The estate offers a variety of walks through beautiful parkland and woodland.

Wednesday 20 July 2011

Summer Supper 7.30 for 8.00 pm, Walmer and Kingsdown Golf Club

Saturday 17 September 2011

A walk with Simon Gregory followed by lunch at the Royal Hotel
We shall meet at the site of Sandown Castle, from where Simon will recount stories of Deal (“it’s all in the Downs”), smugglers, ghosts, lifeboatmen, cavaliers and a regicide as we walk to the Royal Hotel for lunch, taking in on the way the Rowing Club, Boatman’s House and old Lifeboat Station.

Wednesday 12 October 2011

The Tower of London is the oldest fortified building in the world still in occupation. A mighty fortress guarding the south east entry through the old city walls and along the River Thames, the Tower was primarily a Royal Palace, fortress, garrison and prison. Details of our tour will not be available until next year, but see the News Updates.

Wednesday 14 December 2011