The Malling Society Presents….
Programme 2025
All General meetings are held at 19.00 (7 pm) in the Main Hall of the West Malling C.E. Primary School, Norman Road, West Malling ME19 6RL unless otherwise stated.
TALKS ARE AVAILABLE TO BOTH MEMBERS at £3.00 AND NON-MEMBERS AT £3.50 PER PERSON PAYABLE ON ENTRY
Tuesday 11th March Bob Ogley
Kent in the 19th Century
Talk about the soldiers, explorers, and engineers who contributed to an exciting but turbulent century of astonishing processes.
Tuesday 8th April Sarah Nathaniel
The work of `the Commonwealth War Graves Commission 
Talk about the important work of the C.W.G.C. and its educational Charity
Tuesday 20th May
followed by a talk about the Repair Café, by Royston Warham.
How the Repair Cafe started and its aims 
“See how much can be repaired and kept out of landfill by expert volunteers”
Tuesday 10th June
A visit to the Poppy Factory Richmond
Outing Details TBC
Tuesday 8th July
Celebrating 60th years of The Malling Society
Open evening at ‘The Twitch Inn’ Douces Manor
Members and invited friends, followed by Cheese and Wine
Details TBC
Tuesday 9th September Melanie Gibson-Barton
The story of Elizabeth Barton – Maid of Kent
A servant girl, born in Kent in 1506. During the reign of Henry V111, This young woman’s vision & prophesies were deemed to be dangerous to Henry V111
She was put to death at the age of 28
Tuesday October 14th Simon Ginnew 
Mote Park
A talk covering the wildlife and history of the park, including the House’s History
The Twitch Heritage Centre,
Douce’s Manor, St. Leonard’s Street,
will be open from Noon to 4 pm (last admission 3.30 pm)
Free entry, and there is no need to book
2025 OPENING DAYS and TIMES
Open days *March 24th, *April 27th, *May 25th, *June 22nd, *July 27th.
*Sunday 13th September, and the weekend of 20th and 21st September 2025
*Remembrance Sunday 9th November
New Photographic Exhibition – “Freda Barton Photographer”
*Please note opening hours and help the volunteers by vacating the centre by 4 pm otherwise terms of our lease may be compromised.
Douce’s Manor is a private residence; the house and grounds are NOT open to the public. Parking is on St. Leonard’s Street or in the town. For further details on joining the Society, please visit our website page: here Or contact Eileen Vago 01732 841297