The Society provides a programme of monthly talks and other meetings thoughout the year. Meetings start at 7.30pm on the second Thursday in the month (unless otherwise stated), and will take place at a specified venue or on Zoom, details of which are emailed out to members in advance. Non-members are welcome.
Programme for 2025
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9th October at Christ Church, High Street, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1UT
Royal Tunbridge Wells Civic Society Awards Evening - presented by Dr David Wright.
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9th November - 10.30 at the War Memorial
Remembrance Sunday - members are invited to attend the parade in Civic Way.
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13th November at Christ Church, High Street, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1UT
Annual General Meeting followed by an open forum for members.
Agenda of the Annual General Meeting:
1. Apologies for absence.
2. Minutes of the previous AGM held on 14th Nov 2024.
3. Matters arising from the minutes, not covered elsewhere on the agenda.
4. Chairman's report: Paul Avis.
5. Trustee's Annual Report and Financial Accounts.
6. Election of Officers and Committee members.*
7. Date of next AGM.
8. Close of Annual General Meeting.
*Nominations, signed and seconded, must be received by the Society by Thursday 23rd October.
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11th December at Christ Church, High Street, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1UT
'Robert Russell, Tunbridge Ware Maker' - an illustrated talk by Michael Howes who examines the extraordinary career of Robert Russell - arguably the most original of the Tunbridge ware makers. Russell emerged from a relatively troubled childhood to become a business owner who, after showing works at the Great Exhibition, could not keep up with demand. Whilst Russell could have upscaled and enlarged his workforce and output, he chose not to do so and remained a one-man-band with only his son assisting. He put quality and reputation above wealth, leading to the magnificent and highly original Tunbridge wares that are revered by collectors today. Michael's three-year research project has led to the creation of a catalogue raisonne of all known works, including many hitherto unseen examples.
As this is the Christmas meeting the traditional refreshments of wine and mince pies will be provided after the presentation.
Royal Tunbridge Wells Civic Society - Registered Charity No. 276545