Day trip by coach - pretty villages in Kent! (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 27th September for a coach trip to visit three pretty villages in Kent!

About the day
The name Kent is of Celtic origin, 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 will be visiting three pretty villages:

Chilham
Chilham has plenty of flower-adorned Tudor houses with red slate roofs and historical pubs. It is centred on a market square, at each end of the square are its major buildings: the Jacobean Chilham Castle and the 15th-century parish church, dedicated to St. Mary.

The village has been used in countless films and T.V dramas, including: Jane Austen's Emma, the Adventures of Moll Flanders and Agatha Christie's Poirot.

Cranbrook
Known as the 'Capital of the Weald' (means wood or forest), Cranbrook is a pretty village with a medieval street layout. Many buildings date from the 15th century and the Union Windmill, a working mill which dominates the skyline is a striking building built back to 1814 and symbolizes the agricultural legacy of the area.

Aylesford
Aylesford is a village on the River Medway, accessed via a medieval five-arched bridge. Walk across the bridge and it gives a brilliant photo opportunity with the view of the village behind.

A number of infamous battles took place at Aylesford; between the Britons and Romans, then against the Jutes and then against the Vikings.

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:
- send a bank transfer: TSB Bank plc, sort code: 77-66-65, account no: 00030809, Account name: Cultureseekers
- Pay via credit card on the day or in advance (https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QDOWSSXO)
- go to PayPal - https://www.paypal.com/uk/, ‘send a payment’ to general@cultureseekers.org and click on the ‘Goods & Services’ option and change it to ‘Friends & Family’, as this avoids a charge from PayPal.

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.

Become a Full Member
To become a Full Member (£14 a year) either:

- Pay cash at an event
- Pay via Bank Transfer (email me – general@cultureseekers.org for details)
- Pay via credit card on the day or in advance (https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QLAX8AUI)
- Pay via PayPal, send a payment to general@cultureseekers.org, using the ‘Friends & Family’ option

Food & drink
Its up to you whether you wish to bring your own food and drink or purchase items whilst 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) or email: general@cultureseekers.org

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/