Group Leader: John Baker The London History Group investigates and explores the two-thousand-year story of our capital city from Roman Londinium to the present day. Our learning activities at the monthly meetings are supported by the use of DVD materials, books and presentations by individual members. Recent themes have been City Guilds, London Streets and… Read more

We signpost people who are interested in art, to the Swanley and District Art Society which meets at St Peters Church Hextable – this is a small friendly group for all standards. Beginners are made very welcome. There is a programme of suggested subjects to inspire creativity. Some members will from time to time share… Read more

In order to promote and improve French conversation skills, the group has read stories, completed crosswords, answered quiz questions, practised listening skills … all in French! The group has also looked at French newspaper and magazine articles. There has been a residential trip to south west France. The group has also enjoyed some French lunches.… Read more

The focus of the group is on visiting exhibitions and galleries, locally and further afield.  In 2024 the group visited various galleries including Tate Britain (Sargent and Fashion), a private tour of the Guildhall Art Gallery and the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition. Read more

Our next walk will be on Thursday 17th and Tuesday 22nd September 2026  This will be a linear walk of approx. 3..5 miles from Hammersmith Tube Station through the Old riverside villages of Hammersmith and Chiswick and Chiswick Gardens finishing at Turnham Green Tube Station. Details will be e-mailed out to those on the distribution… Read more