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Lounging around Loose

Pat Jenner lead a party of twenty six members on a delightful tour of her home village. Showing a wide knowledge of its history old and new she allowed members a glimpse into its unique qualities. A tea was provided by the Friends of Loose Church.

Allington Castle

The Spring social evening at the Castle, by kind permission of the Trustees was attended be seventy members. Although intended to be an open air supper, members were entertained in the Great Hall of the castle because of the bad weather conditions. This hospitality and the added opportunity to explore the beautiful grounds in unexpected sunshine made an enchanting and memorable evening.

Churches Committee

The innovative evening visit to the two marshland churches at Upchurch and Lower Halstow proved very popular being attended by some fifty members and friends. After guidance by Jonathan Fryer at the two churches a very welcome tea was enjoyed at Lower Halstow.

Database of Places of Worship

The KAS Churches Committee is planning to produce a database of all the places of worship in Kent, past and present of all denominations. These include churches, chapels, mosques, temples, synagogues, hospitals and religious houses.

We need volunteers to compile lists for their local area and/ or to undertake research, so if you would like to contribute, or can help in any way (including typing), please contact: Mr Carder for further information.

David Carder, e-mail: david.carder@fdn.co.uk

The Churches Committee continue their programme of church visits on Saturday 7th October, when Throwley, Badlesmere and Leaveland churches will be visited. The architects who have the care of these churches Mr Jonathan Carey Dip Arch., R.I.B.A. Director of Donald Insall Associates of Canterbury and Mr Ralph Wood, partner of Lefevre, Wood and Royle of Rye will give us their perspectives on these churches. Tea at Sheldwich Leas will follow. (See enclosed leaflet).

October 21st 2.15 p.m.: A Tribute to Kenneth Gravett - Building Recorders at the Barn next to Charing Church.

Introduction - Tribute to a Building Recorder. Margaret Lawrence

The History of a small house at Weald,Sevenoaks Raymond Higgs

The Hearth Tax Houses of Kent. An update. Sarah Pearson

Detail from a house on the Channel Tunnel Rail Link. Maureen Lovering

December 9th

Chrisbnas lunch at the Hop Farm Country Park, Paddock Wood. See enclosed leaflet for details.