Kingswood House

London Open House Weekend

On Sunday 18 September We will once again be taking part in the London Open House Weekend. Kingswood House will be open from 1 to 4.30 pm, and, as usual, the Beckenham Concert Orchestra will be playing on the terrace. The house will be open for viewing; there will be photographic displays of local histroy, cream teas in the Billiard Room, and you will be welcome to come and have a look around. Copies of the recently reprinted booklet on the history of the house will be on sale. You can learn more at :

http://www.openhouse.org.uk/public/london/event.html

 

 

Summer Festival

On Sunday 24 July we unveiled a blue plaque commemorating John Lawson Johnson, the inventor of Bovril, who built Kingswood House in the form it is in today. This was the centrepiece of a Festival of stalls, and entertainment. For more information see http://FriendsofKingswoodHouse.blogspot.com.

 

 

Victorian Day 2011.

If you didn't come you missed a wonderful opportunity to see the members of the Rochester Victorian Society in all their finery, the Pearly Queen providing great entertainment, the members of the Metropolitan Police Museum in Victorian garb with their truncheons and handcuffs; our Crimean soldier with his new sword. As usual there were activites for the children, historical pictures - this time with a theme of transport; and lunch of pie and mash.

If you would like to contribute or help with future history days please e-mail janewenlock@googlemail.com

 

Kingswood Estate Tenants and Residents Association (KETRA)

Ketra has created a club for its tenants and residents between the ages of 5 and 25 years. It  offers free activities after school and in the holidays.

 

 

Rainbow Arts Club

The Rainbow Club is run for men and women over 55 years of age who have an interest in Arts and Crafts: painting, sewing, knitting etc. They are a sociable, informal group who meet on Thursdays between 1pm and 3.30pm at Kingswood House. From time to time they have Art tutors. They welcome new members. Further information from 020 7525 6441.

 

Reminiscence Group

A meeting of like-minded people who meet between 1 and 3.30pm on a Wednesday afternoon to talk about the past.

 

Over 50s Club

A relaxed meeting on Tuesdays between 2 and 4 pm for those over 50 who like to play cards or have a chat, refreshments and raffle.

 

Occasional

keep fit, yoga, computer classes, internet, music, drama, video-making, holiday and after school activities, homework, child care classes, international women’s day, black history, tapestry, advice, confidence-building, job-search skills, food hygiene, bingo, Saturday school, reminiscences, language classes, drop-in, meetings, seminars, conferences, training, location filming, marriage ceremonies. If you want a private tour with a view to hiring a room for a wedding, party, meeting, conference, or to run a class then contact Ruth on 020 7525 6441

 

Police, councillor and MP surgeries

Tessa Jowell Advice Sessions:

Monday 11am - 12.30pm - 16 May, 13 June, 11 July.

Cllrs Helen Hayes, Andy Simmons, Lewis Robinson:

1st Saturday of the month 10 - 11am

 

Youth Centre in the grounds

Open Mon – Fri evenings

Artist in front of her exhibits at the Rainbow Art Exhibition