This is a club for men and women over 55, not just those who live in Benenden. We meet every fourth Tuesday of the month in the Memorial Hall, Benenden (a few yards east of The Bull) from 2 pm to 4 pm.
We welcome new members and have a policy of a free visit before you join. All meetings at the Memorial Hall are followed by a nice tea.
2024 Events
Tuesday, 27th February, 14.00 – 16.00 - the meeting will be a talk on hall houses in the Weald by renowned historian Tony Singleton.
Tuesday, 26th March, 14.00 – 16.00 - Terry West speaks about Cranbrook Windmill
Tuesday, 23rd April, 14.00 – 16.00 - Visit to Cranbrook Museum and back to tea. Leave Memorial Hall 1.45 latest. Ring Julia 241944 to arrange lift.
Tuesday, 28th May, 14.00 – 16.00 - Sue Fisher will speak on Teaching in Africa
Tuesday, 25th June, 14.00 – 16.00 - Garden Party
Tuesday, 23rd July, 14.00 – 16.00 - Croquet afternoon at The Coachhouse
Tuesday, 27th August, 14.00 – 16.00 - An afternoon at the bowls club
Tuesday, 24th September, 14.00 – 16.00 - Cream Tea at the Fish Farm in Hawkhurst
Tuesday, 22nd October, 14.00 – 16.00 - Marianne Ball speaks about Growing up in Benenden
Tuesday, 26th November, 14.00 – 16.00 - Revd. David Commander will reveal tales from a Scottish Visit
Tuesday, 17th December, 14.00 – 16.00 - Christmas Party
Meetings are normally held in the Memorial Hall (on Benenden Green) from 2 pm to 4 pm. If anyone would like to join us please contact Laraine Penny, on 01580 241763 or Julia Collard on 01580 241944. We can collect and return you home if you live in Benenden and do not have transport. All are welcome.
Details of our monthly events are also shown in the online diary (with 'Merry and Bright Club' in the title) on the right of this page or click here to see full village diary list.