We hold our meetings on the second Wednesday of each month, from 2pm to 4pm, at St Paul's Church, Parkwood Green, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9PN. Meetings are free for members and £3 for guests. We provide a cup of tea or coffee (caffeinated or decaf) and a biscuit. We ask that you bring your own mug please. If you would prefer an alternative drink please bring it with you. The church building is completely step-free and has a wheelchair accessible toilet. There is free parking available near the church.
At our meetings, invited guest speakers present illustrated talks, which feature a wide range of interesting subjects. Speakers talk for about one hour and answer questions about their topic. Forthcoming talks are listed in the table below. Recent talks have included "Grace Darling", and "Sextant to Sat Nav, 45 Years in Aviation (with a fear of heights!)". Summaries of some of the previous talks can be found by clicking on the relevant link below the table.
We aim for the talks to be interesting, informative, inspiring and entertaining. We welcome all suggestions for potential speakers. We try to avoid topics which may be controversial and do not necessarily endorse the views expressed by speakers.
In June, we hold our Annual General Meeting, and in December, our Christmas party. We do not have speakers at these events. We do not hold a meeting in August.
| Meeting Date | Title | Description | Speaker |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 14th 2026 | The 1960's - A Decade of Change | Rediscover the Swinging 60s, a time of change in medical advancement, space exploration, fashion, music and much more. | Delia Taylor |
| November 11th 2026 | And so to Ted ... a History of Teddies and other bears | A popular, wide-ranging, fun talk of Bear Essentials to appeal to arctophiles and bear lovers! | Melanie Gibson-Barton |
| January 13th 2027 | Hard to Reach - Working with Gypsy/Traveller Communities | Kim White OBE will talk about her experiences of working with gypsy/traveller communities during her long career with Kent Police. | Kim White OBE |
Summaries of Previous Talks