Forthcoming Events
The talk on July 6 marks the start of Wadhurst’s celebrations to mark the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II and the 90th anniversary of the Battle of Aubers Ridge; Joss Leclercq comes from Aubers and is a world expert on his subject; he has been responsible for the location and identification of several WW II aircraft and for erecting memorials to their pilots. He will be talking in English in case anyone was worried!

Mad Jack Fuller—Sunday 31 July at 14:00: to follow up our successful evening with Geoff Hutchinson, the Wadhurst Footpaths Society has now scheduled a circular walk at Brightling which takes in all the follies erected by Mad Jack in that area. Walkers gather at the car park behind the One Stop Shop in Wadhurst High Street when lifts to the starting point are arranged. Our members will be most welcome.

SUMMER BARBECUE—Sunday 7 August 12:30 by kind invitation from Malcolm and Marion Williams at Walland. Tickets £8—to include barbecue and a first drink—available from Rachel Ring [783 455] or any committee member. There will also be a raffle and produce stall—cakes, jams, vegetables: offers to Rachel. Volunteers to assist on the day with organisation and on Saturday 6 August needed.

CHATHAM DOCKYARD
Our second visit will be to Chatham Dockyard on Saturday 1 October, leaving at 09:00. After coffee/tea, we have a 1½ hour conducted tour ‘In the Footsteps of Nelson’; this will set the background for our meeting on 2 Nov when Heather Woodward will be talking about Nelson. After lunch and private exploration, we join the Kingswear Castle for a cruise. We will return to Wadhurst by 18:30. Cost to include all of the above is £28 per head. Names and money required by 15 July. RR