Events Calendar
All meetings start at 8.00 p.m. on the Second Friday of each Month at the Wrotham Village Hall. Any changes will be shown on the Events Calendar below.
8 Oct THE RUS - a talk by Imogen Corrigan (commencing at 7:45) Better known as the Vikings who gave their name to Russia and mainly originating from Sweden, they expanded eastwards, tearing their hot talons through the lands that stretch from the northern coast down to Novgorod and Kiev and with their insatiable eyes always on the ultimate trading prize: Constantinople. This event has already taken place. 6 Nov THE HISTORY OF St. GEORGE'S CHURCH. - presented by John Bailey (commencing at 2:00 pm at St. George's church) An on-site presentation on the architectural development of the church including a walk of discovery around the church exterior. 12 Nov DON'T SNEEZE AT THE MICROPHONE - a talk by Wilf Lower An entertainments journey from Music Hall through to Television. 10 Dec THE GOOSE IS GETTING FAT - a history of Chrimas Traditions. - a talk by Imogen Corrigan What’s behind the Wassail and why do we kiss under mistletoe and let loose women into York at Christmas? Every family hones its own traditions, but mainly they are based on a central theme: filling our houses with greenery and bling, sending cards, eating too much, wearing a silly hat, singing songs and playing games that we don’t bother with for the rest of the year. How has all this come about? Some are based on pagan festivities that either honoured spirits or simply helped to break up the winter. Others, such as advent calendars and crackers, are much more recent. 14 Jan THE WIND OF CHANGE - a talk by Bob Ogley The 1987 Hurricane. Bob Ogley is a well published author and authoority on the 19th and 20th Century history of Kent. 11 Feb THE FROZEN MEDWAY - a talk by David Burton Covering to the Winters of 1895, 1947 and 1963. 11 Mar TYING THE KNOT - the Lore of Christian Marriages. - a talk by Mark Lewis 8 Apr THE LANCASTER BOMBER AND ME - a talk by John Wilson 13 May CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL - a talk by Lenny Clark 10 Jun TO BE ADVISED SHORTLY 8 Jul SUMMER BREAK No events in July and August 2022. 9 Sep START OF 2022/23 SEASON 9 Dec CRIBS, CARDS AND CHRISTINGLES - a talk by Mark Lewis The Origins of Christmas Traditions and Customs.