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 28th May when Jonathan Jones will tell us about ” Rudyard Kipling – Something of Myself”. This is Rudyard Kipling’s life story, told in his own words, and interspersed with ‘dramatic’ readings of some of his best known and best loved poetry. Jonathan has performed this talk over 200 times, including several times at Bateman’s, Rudyard Kipling’s former home, so he should know it fairly well! There are still spaces available for our Summer Outing on 25th June. This is a three-hour boat trip along the Medway from Maidstone centre (behind the Archbishops Palace) to Teston lock and back, from 12 noon to 3 p.m. The cost is £38 which includes lunch, either fish and chips or a picnic box and fruit, plus tea or coffee. It is possible to take some wheelchairs on board or store them on the quay. As usual transport will be by shared cars which we will sort out in due course. All 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. |