Richard Thompstone
Newington History Group
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Showing posts with label Newington History Group. Show all posts
Sunday, 3 September 2023
Newington History Group - Newington Uncovered 2023
Monday, 19 June 2023
Newington History Group - The Mystery of Amy Johnson
Jane Priston, director of the Amy Johnson Project, will shed light on Amy's final hours. Her death - when her aircraft crashed off Herne Bay in 1941 - left many questions. Why was her plane off-course? Was she on a secret wartime mission? Was she shot down by 'friendly fire' or did she run out of fuel?
Amy was 37 and the first woman to fly solo from England to Australia, but her bravery and pluck continue to inspire.
All welcome, £4 at the door, includes refreshments, free parking.
Visit the group's tent at the Coronation Village Fete on Saturday, July 15th, (1:30pm-4:30pm) on the recreation ground, off Orchard Drive. This free event is organised by Newington Parish Council.
NHG actively seeks to unearth, preserve and promote the heritage of the village and neighbouring areas. It meets on the fourth Thursday at 7:00pm.
Richard Thompstone
Newington History Group
Monday, 22 May 2023
Newington History Group - Coronation Special and AGM
Newington History Group would like members and guests to share their memories and memorabilia from the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953 at their meeting in Newington Village Hall on Thursday, the 25th of May 2023, at 7:00pm.
Admission is £3 for non-members and includes refreshments. There is free parking at the hall.
For more details Email: newingtonhistorygroup@outlook.com
Call: 01795 842711
Visit the website: www.newingtonhistory.uk
Upchurch Matters
Monday, 24 April 2023
Newington History Group - The Men They Left Behind
The stories of local men left in France during the Dunkirk evacuation in May 1940 will be told at Newington History Group's meeting in the Village Hall on Thursday (27th) at 7:00pm.
In his talk, The Men They Left Behind, Terry Matson will detail the fate of thousands of British troops abandoned on the Dunkirk beaches.
Winston Churchill called the evacuation of 338,000 troops 'a miracle', but 41,000 were left behind. Terry will explain what happened to them.
Admission is £3 for non-NHG members. It includes refreshments and there is free parking at the hall.
The history group, which actively seeks to unearth, preserve and promote the heritage of the village and neighbouring areas, meets monthly on the fourth Thursday (7:00pm).
For more details Email: newingtonhistorygroup@outlook.com; contact the group through their website: www.newingtonhistory.uk; or Call: 01795 842711.
Follow on Facebook: Newington History Group, and Twitter: @newingtonhg
Richard Thompstone
Newington History Group
Wednesday, 22 March 2023
Newington History Group
Sheila Malloch, who spent much of her working life at Kent Archives, will delve into the village’s first parish register at Newington History Group's monthly meeting on Thursday (23rd) at 7:00pm in Newington Village Hall.
Hear her fascinating stories from the register which gives a detailed insight into baptisms, marriages and deaths of those who lived here hundreds of years ago.
Admission for guests is only £3 (NHG members free). There are free refreshments and parking.
NHG's Sue Flipping will be giving her talk "Newington - A Roman Service Station?" to the Friends of St Margaret's Social Club in the Memorial Hall, School Lane, Lower Halstow, on Tuesday the 28th of March 2023, from 7:30pm - 9.00pm.
Find out about some of the most significant finds from the 2018 - 2019 excavation in Newington and what they add to our knowledge of the local Roman occupation.
Everyone is welcome - £4.00 entry on the door.
Refreshments and Raffle.
For more details contact the group at: www.newingtonhistory.uk or call: 01795 842711.
Follow on Facebook: Newington History Group, and Twitter: @newingtonhg
Newington History Group
Monday, 20 February 2023
Newington History Group
Kent journalist John Nurden is the guest speaker at Newington History Group this Thursday (23rd) at 7:00pm in Newington Village Hall.
In an evening packed with anecdotes and surprising tales about national and local newspapers, television, showbusiness and celebrities, Forty Years of Spin and Wheezes covers his many years in the media.
John currently works for the Kent Messenger Group, but describes himself as an ‘ex-editor, former NHS spin doctor and music & TV publicist - in addition to being a DJ and trainee rock god’.
Admission for guests is only £3 (NHG members free). There's free refreshments and parking.
For more details contact the group at: www.newingtonhistory.uk or call: 01795 842711.
Follow on Facebook: Newington History Group, and Twitter: @newingtonhg
Richard Thompstone - Newington History Group
Tuesday, 22 November 2022
Newington History Group
His talk at Newington History Group's (NHG) monthly meeting is in the Village Hall, Newington, on Thursday, (Nov 24th) and is open to the public (£3) starting at 7:00pm.
Next year's full list of events is now available - Email newingtonhistorygroup@outlook.com for a copy.
You can also contact the group through its website: www.newingtonhistory.uk or call: 01795 842711. Follow on Facebook: Newington History Group, and Twitter: @newingtonhg
NHG actively seeks to unearth, preserve and promote the history and heritage of the village and neighbouring areas. It meets monthly on the fourth Thursday. An annual subscription is available.
Richard Thompstone - Newington History Group
Monday, 24 October 2022
Newington History Group
The excavation of a Roman iron furnace during the archaeological dig at
Watling Place, Newington, in 2018.
Sue Flipping will pose the question Newington - a Roman service station? at Newington History Group's monthly meeting in the Village Hall on Thursday (Oct 27th) at 7:00pm.
Her talk will cover some of the most interesting finds from the 'remarkable' excavation of a small industrial town east of the village at Watling Place four years ago.
Newington was a Roman centre for surrounding villages, such as Rainham, Upchurch, Lower Halstow and Iwade, and a 'service station' for wider afield.
The event (free to members) is open to guests (£3) and includes refreshments. There is free parking at the hall.
For more details contact the group through the website: www.newingtonhistory.uk or call: 01795 842711. Follow on Facebook: Newington History Group, and Twitter: @newingtonhg
Richard Thompstone - Newington History Group
Thursday, 8 September 2022
Newington History Group - Newington Uncovered 2022
All events are free and part of the National Trust's Heritage Open Days. However, places are limited and must be booked in advance at: www.eventbrite.co.uk
For more details contact the group at: newingtonhistorygroup@outlook.com; through its website: www.newingtonhistory.uk; or call: 01795 842711.
Follow on Facebook: Newington History Group, and Twitter: @newingtonhg
Richard Thompstone - Newington History Group
Monday, 18 July 2022
Newington History Group - Bite-sized History
His talk, Much Biting in the Marsh - Mosquitoes and Malaria in Kent, containing input from Chaucer, Shakespeare, Defoe and Dickens, will examine how malaria hit the area, what caused it to disappear and return, and the challenges we face from mosquitoes in 21st century Kent.
Newington History Group actively seeks to unearth, preserve and promote the heritage of the village and neighbouring areas. It meets monthly on the fourth Thursday (7:00pm) but not during August. Annual subscription is £15 and all meetings are open to the public (£3) unless stated.
For more details contact the group at: newingtonhistorygroup@outlook.com; through its website: www.newingtonhistory.uk; or call: 01795 842711.
Follow on Facebook: Newington History Group, and Twitter: @newingtonhg
Richard Thompstone - Newington History Group
Monday, 20 June 2022
10 Years of Newington History Group
During the past decade, the group has revealed much about the village - dating back to the Bronze Age - and has encouraged interest in the area's history, particularly among schoolchildren.
The group is always willing to hear stories and memories about Newington, along with old photographs of village settings. Please get in touch.
It actively seeks to unearth, preserve and promote the history of not only the village, but neighbouring areas as well.
NHG meets monthly on the fourth Thursday (7:00pm). Annual subscription is £15 and all meetings are open to the public (£3) unless stated.
For more details contact the group at: newingtonhistorygroup@outlook.com; through its website: www.newingtonhistory.uk; or call: 01795 842711.
Follow on Facebook: Newington History Group, and Twitter: @newingtonhg
Richard Thompstone - Newington History Group
Tuesday, 17 May 2022
Newington History Group
The beacon overlooks Newington village.
Looking at the beacon from the viewing point.
The history group’s beacon burning in November 2018.
Photos: Richard Thompstone.
The village's Platinum Jubilee celebrations will be launched on Thursday, June 2nd, with the lighting of the history group's beacon at Wormdale Farm (9:45pm).
You can view it from the unlit public footpath (ZR64) - which will be signposted from Callaways Lane. At the viewing point at 9:30pm, Graham Dudley, NHG's chairman, will give details about the location's historic significance.
The Newington beacon - a link in a national chain that includes the Upchurch beacon - stands on the historic site of a World War One gun emplacement, part of a defence line of fortifications that ran through the village in 1915.
There's an opportunity to meet NHG members and find out more about the group’s activities at the parish council's Jubilee Village Fete on the Recreation Ground on Saturday, June 4th (1:30pm). For more information visit the parish council website at: www.newington-pc.gov.uk
The history group, which actively seeks to unearth, preserve and promote the history of the village and neighbouring areas, meets monthly on the fourth Thursday (7:00pm) in the Village Hall. An annual subscription is available.
For more details contact the group at: newingtonhistorygroup@outlook.com; through its website: www.newingtonhistory.uk; or call: 01795 842711.
Richard Thompstone - Newington History Group
Tuesday, 21 September 2021
Newington History Group - Unveiling of Roman Newington Remains
The reconstructed foundations of a Romano-British temple, uncovered in 2018 during an 18-month archaeological excavation at Watling Place, Newington, will be officially unveiled next Tuesday. (Sept 28th)
A short ceremony will be held at 11:00am on the recreation area off Watling Drive, ME9 7FX.
A selection of Iron Age and Roman artefacts uncovered during the dig will be displayed.
Reconstruction of the 2,000-year-old temple’s foundations has been completed by Newington History Group and Swale and Thames Archaeology Survey Company (SWAT), with the support of Persimmon Homes.
The history group succeeded in persuading Persimmon to spare the foundations only days before they were due to be covered by the 124-home housing project.
The history group succeeded in persuading Persimmon to spare the foundations only days before they were due to be covered by the 124-home housing project.
The original stones have been re-laid only 70m from their previous location, on the same orientation and alignment. The main structure of the temple was demolished around the 2nd century.
The temple foundations will be on permanent open display along with an information board explaining the importance of the site and the history of the Romans in Newington.
If you are attending the opening, please walk there if you’re able due to the limited parking on the Watling Place estate and in village car parks. Please respect areas of residents’ parking.
For updated information follow the history group on Twitter @NewingtonHG, check the Facebook page or view the website www.newingtonhistory.uk
Richard Thompstone - Newington History Group
Thursday, 16 September 2021
Newington Uncovered - Heritage Open Days & Picnic
Visit ‘Newington Uncovered’ this weekend
The annual Newington Uncovered returns this weekend with a Village Picnic and Heritage Events at St Mary’s Church on Saturday and Sunday (2:00pm - 5:00pm).
The free family event, part of the National Trust’s Heritage Open Days, is organised by Newington History Group (NHG). Events will reflect the theme - Edible England.
Discover Newington-grown foods and other aspects of village life through displays and exhibitions in the church. In addition, self-guided Newington heritage walks will be available to download from the history group’s website www.newingtonhistory.uk
The picnic, in the church grounds, will start at 1:00pm on the Saturday (or, if wet, Sunday). Bring your own food (look out for tasty ideas on NHG’s Facebook page) but no alcohol. Other refreshments will be available.
It’ll be the first main village social event since lockdown. You are requested to wear a mask while inside the church.
To allow for social distancing at the picnic, please book in advance by messaging via the event on NHG’s Facebook page or Email newingtonhistorygroup@outlook.com
Monday, 14 September 2020
Newington History Group - Newington Uncovered 2020
Website: www.newingtonhistorygroup.btck.co.uk
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Richard Thompstone - Newington History Group
Thursday, 9 April 2020
Newington History Group
Unsurprisingly, there are no Newington History Group meetings until further notice.
That means that cancelled are Thursday, April 9th meeting (The Barber-Surgeon with Dave Lamberton) and the AGM including The Mystery of the Yew Tree with Cliff Hansford on Thursday, May 14th.
Also not going ahead will be the history group's planned public celebration of the 75th anniversary of VE Day on Friday, May 8th.
For more details contact: newingtonhistorygroup@outlook.com
Call: 01795 842711.
Visit the website: www.newingtonhistorygroup.btck.co.uk
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Sunday, 8 March 2020
POSTPONED - Newington History Group
We're so sorry but we have to postpone Dave Meredith's talk this month on Newington Nostalgia.
In the last few days, it's become apparent that many more people are expected than the Methodist Hall can hold and we've tried in vain to get a suitable alternative venue. We're sorry to disappoint the many people who are looking forward to hearing Dave's memories and sharing their own but safety must come first.
There are so many people who lived in the village in the 50s and 60s who've said they'd like to come - when it happens, it's going to be quite a historic occasion!
If you know of anyone who was planning to be at the meeting on Thursday (March 12th), could you let them know about the postponement and we'll contact everyone once the new date is set.
In the last few days, it's become apparent that many more people are expected than the Methodist Hall can hold and we've tried in vain to get a suitable alternative venue. We're sorry to disappoint the many people who are looking forward to hearing Dave's memories and sharing their own but safety must come first.
There are so many people who lived in the village in the 50s and 60s who've said they'd like to come - when it happens, it's going to be quite a historic occasion!
If you know of anyone who was planning to be at the meeting on Thursday (March 12th), could you let them know about the postponement and we'll contact everyone once the new date is set.
For more details Email: newingtonhistorygroup@outlook.com
Call: 01795 842711.
Visit the website: www.newingtonhistorygroup.btck.co.uk
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Visit the website: www.newingtonhistorygroup.btck.co.uk
Follow on Facebook: Newington History Group
Sue Flipping - Newington History Group
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Tuesday, 4 February 2020
Newington History Group
The retired teacher from Sheerness will explain why the island is probably the country's most popular site for collecting London Clay fossils. The group meets in the Newington Methodist Hall in Church Lane at 7:30pm.
The group investigates, records and promotes the history of the village and neighbouring areas.
Annual subscription is £15 and meetings are open to the public (£3) unless stated.
For more details contact: newingtonhistorygroup@outlook.com
Call: 01795 842711.
Visit the website: www.newingtonhistorygroup.btck.co.uk
Follow on Facebook: Newington History Group
Call: 01795 842711.
Visit the website: www.newingtonhistorygroup.btck.co.uk
Follow on Facebook: Newington History Group
Richard Thompstone - Newington History Group
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Friday, 8 November 2019
Newington History Group
Historians are telling tales
Stories about personal items of historic interest will be told by members of Newington History Group at its monthly meeting next Thursday (Nov 14th) at 7:30pm in the Methodist Hall, Church Lane.
The annual event usually brings a varied mix of unusual and fascinating tales.
Contact the group if you've an interesting story or item that you want to share. You can attend as a guest (£3) if you're a non-member.
NHG, which seeks to unearth, preserve and promote the history of the village and neighbouring areas, meets on the second Thursday, excluding January and August. An annual subscription is £15.
For more details, contact the group through: www.newingtonhistorygroup.btck.co.uk
Monday, 4 November 2019
Newington History Group
Newington Remembrance
Travelling through Newington this week you'll notice giant poppies lining the A2 and Church Lane that have been erected by Newington History Group as its annual remembrance tribute.
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Dean Coles, the Newington History Group chairman, putting up the poppies assisted by Eric Layer. |
Each of the 55 poppies poppy represents a villager who died in wars during the last century – 48 from the First World War, six from the Second and one from the Korean War.
The poppies link the Memorial Garden, under the village sign, with the war memorial in the churchyard.
This year marks 100 years since the unveiling of the war memorial – on September 7th, 1919 – and the village's first annual Remembrance Service. The service on Sunday will start at 10:15am in the church.
Website: www.newingtonhistorygroup.btck.co.uk
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