Day trip by coach - along the east Kent Coast! (NOW FULL)

THE TRIP IS NOW FULL, IF YOU WISH TO ATTEND, ADD YOURSELF TO THE WAITING LIST AND I WILL CONTACT YOU IF A PLACE BECOMES AVAILABLE.

Come along on Saturday 31st May for a coach trip along the east Kent coast.

About the day
The name Kent is of Celtic origin and dates back to the 4th century BC and is one of the earliest names recorded in Britain. It translates as 'coastal district,' 'corner-land' or 'land on the edge'.

The county of Kent has stunning countryside and a pretty coastline. It has been known as the 'Garden of England' for over 400 years due to its long-standing reputation for agricultural excellence, particularly fruit orchards, hop gardens, and wine production.

We are travelling by coach to visit three places along the east Kent coast.

Broadstairs
Broadstairs is a very pretty seaside town. It has seven sandy beaches and many photogenic chalk stacks, like Botany Bay. The town is very Victorian and with a connection to Charles Dickens, who used to holiday here. It is also a great place for foodies, with many seaside cafes, restaurants and pubs.

Sandwich
The town of Sandwich derives from the Old English "Sandwic," meaning "sand village". The food item known as a "sandwich" was not named after the town, but rather after John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich, who popularized it in the 18th century. The town used to sit on the coast, but due to coastal deposition, it now sits on the banks of the River Stour, 2 miles inland. The town has many winding streets of Medieval & Victorian architecture.

St. Margaret's at Cliffe
St. Margaret's at Cliffe is a three-part village situated on the cliffs and around a natural secluded cove. The centre of the village is about ¾ mile from the sea, up the cliffs. On the coast, it gives great views of the surrounding cliffs and South Foreland Lighthouse. The village has a very unusual and rich history for such a small place, including a James Bond connection.

Coach seating

• If you wish to reserve a seat on the coach in advance, after you pay please look at the seating plan in the photos here and then email me - general@cultureseekers.org, with the seat number/s you wish to reserve. Its first come first served.
• The seat you sit on when you board the coach is yours for the day. If you wish to change seats on the coach during the day, you will need to get permission from the individual who is seated there.

Cost
Cost is £26 per person for Full Members and £32 per person for everyone else.

After you RSVP:
You will need to make payment (its not automatic), so either:

- send a direct PayPal payment to: general@cultureseekers.org (if you could use the 'For Friends & Family' option, as this avoids PayPal charges).

- send a bank transfer - TSB Bank plc, sort code: 77-66-65, account no: 00030809, account name: Cultureseekers.

You have 3 days to make a payment, if no payment is received within 3 days, your place will be offered to the first person on the waiting list.
Once you RSVP and then pay, I will confirm your place.

Food & drink
Its up to you whether you wish to bring your own food and drink or purchase items whilst we are there.

If you can't see us on Tothill Street, please text.

Please note, we only wait for 10 minutes after the advertised meeting time, so please be early or on time. The coach has to leave at a specific time.

Look out for the red and blue 'London Cultureseekers' group sign.

Hope to see you there!

Robert
07905 901 834 (prefer text)

On the day, if you can’t make the visit, just change your RSVP to No or text me to say you can’t make it. Please don’t post any messages in the comments that you can’t make it, as this generates spam for everyone else.

Please make sure you are aware of the group rules here before RSVPing - https://www.meetup.com/london_cultureseekers/photos/22974682/523578875/Group_Rules/