Newington History Group meets monthly in the Village Hall on the fourth Thursday (7.30pm-9.30pm).

There are public talks by guest speakers most months which are followed by a social get-together over free light refreshments. Annual membership is £18; while membership for ages 18-25 is £5 pa, and under-18s can join for free. It's only £4 for guests and everyone is welcome. Just turn up.

Additional events are held during the year. In 2026, these include two Sunday afternoon free events – Sharing History on May 17 and An Introduction to Newington’s History & Heritage on September 6.

The group researches, promotes and helps protect the history of the village and surrounding areas. It works closely with the village primary and neighbouring schools in teaching children about their locality and heritage.

It’s involved in village archaeological digs, gives history advice and engages the community in projects that include recording the present to leave a record for future generations.

Contact the group with your local stories, memories and photographs. Items that may seem trivial to you might fill an important hole in our knowledge - for example, old family photos may show long-demolished buildings or changed roads.

Anyone willing to assist with research or collating information would be most welcome.

View the group's website: newingtonhistory.uk/

Email: newingtonhistorygroup@outlook.com, or call 07506 239970.

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NHG Talks & Other Events for 2026

Local History & Heritage of Kent

7.30pm-9.30pm in Newington Village Hall

 

February 26: Tithe Barns of Kent – Joseph Rogers

March 26: The Hidden History of Elmley Nature Reserve – Simon Ginnaw

April 23: Lighthouses & Lightvessels of Kent – Mark Lewis [Preceded by AGM 7pm-7.20pm]

*May 17: Sharing History - Keepsakes, Collectables & Curios – St Mary’s Church [2pm-5pm]. Free entry

May 28: Secrets of the Bayeux Tapestry – Martin Heard

June 25: The Kent Miners’ Strike 1984-85 – Keith Whitnell

July 23: Defending the Swale – Adam Taylor

August: No Event

*September 6: An Introduction to Newington’s History & Heritage – Sue Flipping. Newington Village Hall [3pm-4.30pm]. Free entry

September 24: The Maidstone Typhoid Medal – Glen Jones

October 22: Tracing the Lives of Newington’s Fallen – Dean Coles

November 26: Monks Behaving Badly - Peter de Dene & St Augustine’s Abbey, Canterbury – Steve O’Hanlon

December 17: Christmas in the Kent Workhouses – Deborah Collins [NB: 3rd Thursday]

 

*Special free Sunday afternoon public event

All welcome. NHG members free. Visitors £4 at door, no booking required

Annual membership £18 (U18s: Free; 18-25s: £5)

Contact the group via its website: newingtonhistory.uk or call 07506 239970