Dear All

The society commences the 2026/2027 season on Monday 14th September at Barham Village Hall at 7.30pm. Following the necessary but brief AGM there will be a talk by Susannah Lavelle on “Handling History: my work in Canterbury Museums”. 

We are looking for people who can spare the society a little time such as on the committee to bring fresh thinking or to help with our activities including the Archive Centre and its work which overly relies on John. If you feel able to make a contribution please contact David Wood or talk to him or John at a meeting or on a Wednesday morning at the Heritage Centre at Barham Village Hall (10 to 12).

As always at this time of year it is the time for membership renewal and new people joining. The subscriptions are the same as last year (see below). Any queries, or membership forms, should be addressed to our membership secretary Diane Tatt (diane@noeltatt.co.uk).


MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTIONS 2026/27

Individual £15  / Family £25  / Full time Student £1


 Please note that anyone having a standing order for membership renewal should ensure the amount is the current membership fee amounts as shown above. Last year we had a number of incorrect fees paid which impacted on the society's ability to pay for speakers and other expenses.

I would encourage payment of subs by BACS with your name as reference.

Bank details are available on request.

Otherwise by cheque and post it to BDHS,  Elmstone Court, Out Elmstead Lane, Barham CT4 6PH

If you or anyone you know would just like to be kept in touch with the society’s activities please contact David Wood (dw4746@yahoo.co.uk / 01227 832430) and I will put you on the circulation list of the monthly news note.

Please note the society has aquired its own e-mail address (bdhshistory2012@gmail.com) and is in the process of transferring contacts and all the other information from my, and other, private accounts to this new one for ease of operation. So please look out for it in your inbox and it would be most helpful if you could add it to your contact list to ensure that our communications are not treated as spam as can happen at present.

Thanks

David Wood

01227-832430 / dw4746@yahoo.co.uk