The Society provides a programme of monthly talks and other meetings thoughout the year. Meetings start at 7.30pm on the second Thursday in the month (unless otherwise stated), and will take place at a specified venue or on Zoom, details of which are emailed out to members in advance. Non-members are welcome.
Programme for 2026
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8th January 7.30pm on Zoom
'SPAB Old House Project' - an illustrated talk by Jonny Garlick who shows how SPAB (Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings) recently put building conservation and training into practice to bring an abandoned house near Boxley Abbey back to life, making the most of community involvement.
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12th February 7.30pm on Zoom
'The Walled Kitchen Garden' - an illustrated talk by Lucy Pitman which covers the evolution, loss and renaissance of walled kitchen gardens, once an essential part of many historic estates, some of whose owners now run a mutual support network.
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12th March at Christ Church, High Street, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1UT
'Capital to Coast' - an illustrated talk by David Clarke who guides us along the ancient route from Westminster Abbey to Battle, evoking King Harold's march through Kent.
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9th April at Christ Church, High Street, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1UT
'Exits & Entrances: a history of theatre in Tunbridge Wells' - an illustrated talk by our newsletter editor Chris Jones about more than twenty venues in our town and looking at how opinions about theatre changed over the years.
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14th May at Christ Church, High Street, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1UT
'An Archaeological Review of Our Local Landscape' - an illustrated talk by Nigel Stapple who returns with more on his team's findings around Tunbridge Wells, which have ranged from Mesolithic rock shelters to 16th century iron workings.
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11th June at Christ Church, High Street, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1UT
'Never Look at an Ugly Thing Twice' - an illustrated talk by Alastair Dick-Cleland about the distinctive work of C. F. A. Voysey, the leading Arts & Crafts architect whose talent also extended to the design of wallpaper, fabrics, rugs and furniture.
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Saturday 4th July
Garden Party - at a time and venue to be confirmed.
- 10th September at Christ Church, High Street, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1UT
'The Husseys of Scotney' - an illustrated talk by Helen King, House Manager at Scotney Castle, who tells about its significant collection for which she is responsible and the work of Christopher Hussey, the last owner of the castle with his wife Betty.
- Friday 11th September to Sunday 20th September
Heritage Open Days in and around Tunbridge Wells.
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8th October at Christ Church, High Street, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1UT
Royal Tunbridge Wells Civic Society Awards Evening - presented by Dr David Wright.
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8th November - 10.30 at the War Memorial
Remembrance Sunday - members are invited to attend the parade in Civic Way.
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5th November at Christ Church, High Street, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1UT
Annual General Meeting (NB: First Thursday in November) followed by an open forum for members.
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10th December at Christ Church, High Street, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1UT
'Land's End & Back on a Bus Pass' - our Treasurer, Chris Weller, a Chartered Accountant, illustrates how imaginatively he manages his own resources.
As this is the Christmas meeting the traditional refreshments of wine and mince pies will be provided after the presentation.
Royal Tunbridge Wells Civic Society - Registered Charity No. 276545