The Marden Society
The Marden Society was formed in the 1970s in response to concerns about a particular development near the village. After that was successfully resolved the Society has gone on both to represent the views of the village, as far as it is able, and to promote interest in Marden, in Kent and in the countryside in general. In the words of its constitution, the Society exists to:
To these ends the Society has a programme of monthly meetings with guest speakers talking on subjects of interest to members, plus a summer outing usually in June, and also publishes a free bi-monthly newsletter, The Parish Pump. It initiated a project which produced the Village Design Statement, participated in development of the Neighborhood Plan and keeps a general eye on what is happening in terms of planning and development both in the village and the local area.
Meetings are normally held at 7.30 p.m. in the Vestry Hall, unless otherwise advised. There is a raffle, refreshments are provided, and visitors are always welcome.
The 2024 Committee is:
| Chairman: | Steve McArragher 01622 831007 steve.mcarragher@btinternet.com |
| Secretary: | Carol Hogg 01622 832900 carol.hogg@hotmail.com |
| Treasurer: | Mike Lockett 01622 833346 opplock@btinternet.com |
| Membership Sec. | Carol Hogg |
| Committee | Diane Fisher |
| Barbara Dubois | |
| Kim Day |
Membership costs just £5.00 per annum.
For details please email us here: steve.mcarragher@btinternet.com
| Our next meeting is on Wednesday 22nd January and is our AGM, the Agenda is given below, all the Committee have agreed to continue in post for the next year, so the meeting should not be a long one and will be followed by a Wine and Cheese social event. THE MARDEN SOCIETY Annual General Meeting – 22nd January 2025 at7.30 p.m. in the Vestry Hall AGENDA Chairman’s welcome Apologies Minutes of 2024 AGM Chairman’s Report Treasurer’s Report Membership Report Election of Officers and Committee History Group Report Walking Group Report Planning Report Any Other Business February 26th: “Eva Braun – Victim or Contriver?” by Melanie Gibson-Barton. This is the story of Eva, who devoted her life to Hitler, sensitively presented for a wide audience. March 26th: “Kent Spring and Summer customs” by Geoff Doel including “Jack in the Green”, Hop Hoddening, Oak Apple Day, Beating the Bounds (which the Walking Group used to do in Marden), Horned Head Fares and many others. As usual the meetings will start at 7.30 p.m. in the Vestry Hall, include a raffle and will be followed by refreshments. There is no charge, and we only ask that you buy at least one raffle ticket! For further information contact Steve at steve.mcarragher@btinternet.com or 07946 532591. |