Dear all

The February meeting was a talk by our chairman, Andy Linklater, who as always gave an entertaining talk, this time on the evolution of mapping, illustrated by the development of Canterbury over the centuries. There was a good turnout, including several visitors, who are always welcomed at our monthly talks, which are usually on the second Monday of the month in one of our five parishes. If you would like to be kept in touch with our programme and receive our monthly e-mail newsletter, please contact David Wood (dw4746@yahoo.co.uk).

In March, Denis Pepper will give a talk about 'Saint Botolph (c.620-c.680) in Kent' at Barham Village Hall on Monday 11th at 7.30pm. Denis has written several books about St Botolph, who is the patron saint of travellers, which is why many churches close to town and city gates were dedicated to him.

We are considering organising a visit to Bletchley Park, probably in June. I anyone is interested in joining us, please contact David Wood. There is no commitment at this stage - we are just trying to gauge whether there is sufficient level of interest to make the visit viable.

The Atherton Heritage Centre, covering all five of our parishes, is open on Wednesday mornings from 10.00am to noon at Barham Village Hall Should this not be convenient, the archivist, John Reynolds, would be happy to make the facility available at other times.

To arrange this, please phone John on 01227 830384.