Local Society: Maidstone

'Local groups usually meet once a month, slowing down in the alpine off-season at the height of summer. So if you’re a gardener of a different stripe, alpines are a fun way to extend your gardening season! Group meetings often involve a talk from a plant expert, a raffle and a plant sale. Groups also arrange trips out to gardens and places of interest throughout the year.'

Member of the Alpine Garden Society Grouping

'Since its establishment back in 1982, the Federation of British Bonsai Societies (F.o.B.B.S.) has progressively grown from strength to strength, increasing from an initial membership of just fifteen bonsai clubs and societies to a total now approaching sixty ... The Website provides details of member societies and information on forthcoming bonsai events, National and International.'

Member of the Photographic Societies - Kent Grouping

'Dedicated to the advancement of apiculture (bee-keeping) and the promotion, fostering and encouraging of education therein ... Most of its work is done through local branches, which aim to educate bee-keepers about bee-keeping and to inform, and hopefully enthuse, the public about the magic and mystery of honey bees. There are twelve branches of the Kent Bee-Keepers’ Association.'

Member of the Kent Family History Society Grouping

Member of the Federation of British Bonsai Societies Grouping

Member of the Photographic Societies - Kent Grouping

Member of the Photographic Societies - Kent Grouping

Member of the Kent Bee-Keepers' Association Grouping

'Formed in 1976 by a small group of keen amateur astronomers. Today, the society has a very active membership of between 50 and 100 members from across North and Mid-Kent and some from East Kent. The Mission of MKAS is Making Astronomy accessible to all. Its aims are to promote interest in and enhance the study of astronomy in Kent, and to provide facilities for the study of astronomy for its members. Additionally, MKAS promotes the education of astronomy to the public and its members. This is done through a wide variety of talks, events, projects, and outreach activities. Talks are usually made very simple for everyone to understand, and are highly enjoyable.'

Member of the National Auricula & Primula Society Grouping

Member of the RSPB - 6 South East England Grouping

Member of the Local History Societies - Kent Grouping

Member of the Photographic Societies - Kent Grouping

Member of The Arts Society Grouping

Member of The Arts Society - 6 South East England Grouping

Member of The Arts Society - 6 South East England Grouping

Member of the Local History Societies - Kent Grouping