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Cultural community groups within GraveshamThis page was last modified on 22 June 2010
Information on poetry, reading, writing, art, embroidery, coffee and chat groups within the boroughGravesham Arts Council - www.graveshamarts.co.uk
Gravesham Arts Council (The Arts Council) came into being in 1968 as a result of a request from the Gravesham Borough Council for such a body to be set up. The Arts Council is an umbrella and liaison organisation for all arts and cultural interests in the Borough of Gravesham. Currently it has a membership of approximately 30 organisations and several individual members. For further informatrion on Gravesham Arts Council please visit the web site or alternatively contact the Chairman Sandra Soder on 01474 363998 Theatrical GroupsGravesend Entertainment and Music Society (GEMS) Gravesend and District Theatre Guild - www.gravesendtheatreguild.org Meopham Players - www.meophamplayers.co.uk
We are a non-professional theatre company whose objective is to stimulate and encourage an interest in the dramatic arts by producing plays of all types to the highest possible standard. Should you wish to join us, we have opportunities to offer in all departments including: Lighting, Sound, Set Building, Props, Front-of-House, acting and prompt, as well as for many social activities. We are an informal, friendly group and new members are always welcome. For further information please visit or call Sharon Baker on 01732 823 419 or Terry Fairhead 01474 812405
Cobham Amateur Dramatic Society Please contact Linda Chamberlain 01474 814250 Historical GroupsNorthfleet History Group - www.nhg.org.uk
The Northfleet History Group meets on the first Tuesday of each month.
All indoor meetings are held at St Botolph's Church Hall, The Hill, Northfleet, Kent at 2.00 pm. For further information please conatact Mavis Windibank 01474 743388
email: mavis.windibank@nhg.org.uk Gravesend Historical Society - www.ghs.org.uk
The Gravesend Historical Society was formed in 1924 and is one of the largest in Kent with 200+ members. Although the Society is called 'The Gravesend Historical Society' it encompasses Northfleet and surrounding Parishes in The Gravesham Borough Council area in North West Kent. For further information please conatact Sandra Soder 01474 363998 email: sandrasoder@yahoo.co.uk Higham Village History Group - www.highamvillagehistory.org.uk
The Higham Village History Group was formed in May 1997 by those villagers interested in local history and is affiliated to the Kent History Federation. Higham is a large village situated between Gravesend and the Medway Towns in north-west Kent. For further information please contact 01634 718285
email: kateiw@tiscali.co.uk Art GroupsM & C Art Group
Meet on the second Wednesday and fourth Saturday of the month at Chalk Parish Hall, Lower Chalk Road, Gravesend DA12 2ND. The group paint for fun and work with a whole variety of media, in many different styles. The members cover a wide spectrum of experience and ability although they are not a competitive group - on the contrary they are a very friendly and sociable crowd! For further information contact Patrick Sebell (Chairman) on 01634 243131 or Susan Ewing (Treasurer) on 01634 660902 Email on mailto:susan.ewing@btinternet.com Gravesend Art Group -www.gravesendartgroup.co.uk
The Gravesend Art Group has been in existence for about 50 years. It has more than 60 members and meets once a week, indoors in the winter and outside in the summer. Members paint in oils, water colour, pastels,acrylics and mixed media, The group organises an annual holiday, exhibitions and other events. There is currently a waiting list for membership. For further information contact the secretary, Heather Kohn, at 01474 813145 or by email to hkohn@supanet.com. Membership costs £25 a year. For Further information visit Floral Groups Gravesend Floral Arrangement Society - www.gravesendflowerclub.co.uk
We are a sociable and welcoming flower-arranging club that meets twice a month.
Our aims are to :
encourage interest in the art of flower arranging
give advice and practical instruction to our members
allow our members to share their interest in floral design Visitors are always most welcome, so do come along if you think we are what you are looking for, 01474 365901 Coffee and Chat Coldharbour Library: 2-3pm on the 2nd Monday of every month
Dashwood Library : 10.30-11.30am on the 1st Monday of every month
Kings Farm Library : 2.30-3.30pm on the 4th Monday of every month (excluding bank holidays)
Higham Library : 2.30-3.30pm on the 3rd Tuesday of every month Reading GroupsGravesend Library : 7-9pm on the 2nd Wednesday of every month
Gravesend Library : 2.30-3.30pm on the 3rd Wednesday of every month
Coldharbour Library : 7-9pm on the 4th Monday of every month
Hive House Library : 10.30-11.30am on the 3rd Tuesday of every month
Meopham Library : 11-noon on the first Tuesday of every month
Riverview Park Library : 10-11.30am on the 4th Monday of every month
Vigo Library : 2-3pm on the 2nd Tuesday of every month PoetryColdharbour Library : 2-3pm on the 3rd Monday of every month Music and SingingThe Matinee Singers
This small group offer afternoon performances at various locations within the Borough. To book a performance or to enquire about joining the group please contact Josie on 01474 363 778 The Marlowe Singers -www.marlowesingers.org.uk
The Marlowe Singers were founded in 1982 by Peter Marlowe. We are the only chamber choir in the Gravesham borough. We make our singing enjoyable to performer and listener by covering a wide ranging repertoire.If you are interested or would like further information, please contact: Beverley by email or Jane (secretary): 01474 872 276. Gravesham Choral Society - www.graveshamcs.co.uk
If you are interested in joining us, please contact the Membership Secretary:- John Harding. Telephone: 01474 874770 Gravesend Borough Band -www.gravesendband.co.uk
Gravesend Borough Band are a concert band composed of around 30 friendly amateur players, with a wide range of ages. Northfleet Brass Band - www.northfleetbrass.moonfruit.co.uk/ Writing Groups Gravesend Library :10am -12noon on the 1st Wednesday of every month
Coldharbour Library : 7.30-9.30pm on the 3rd Thursday of every month Contact details for each of these are:
Gravesend Library, Windmill Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1BE. 01474 352758
Coldharbour Library, Coldharbour Road, Northfleet, Kent. DA11 8AE. 01474 534787
Dashwood Library, Dashwood Road, Gravesend, Kent. DA11 7LY. 01474 365489
Higham Library, Villa Road, Higham, Kent. ME3 7BS. 01474 823822
Hive House Library, Units 10 and 11 the Hive, Hive Lane, Northfleet, Kent. DA11 9DE. 01474 534681
Kings Farm Library, Sun Lane, Gravesend, Kent. DA12 5HR. 01474 365491
Meopham Library,Wrotham Road, Meopham, Kent. DA13 0AH. 01474 814636
Riverview Park Library, The Alma, Leander Drive, Gravesend, Kent. DA12 4NG 01474 564181
Vigo Library, The Bay, Village Hall, Vigo Village, Kent. DA13 0TD 01732 823908 Further information on community events taking place each month can be viewed on our 'Wish I Was There' events calendar. Click on the link below.
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