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Freedom of the Borough honour
We were delighted to hear, Dr Philip Whitbourn OBE PhD, FSA, FRIBA, FRTPI is to receive the honour of the Freedom of the Borough from Tunbridge Wells Borough Council. Members may remember reading his series of articles on the more noteworthy buildings facing the commons, in past copies of Common Ground. A ceremony to present Dr Whitbourn with the Freedom of the Borough will take place on Wednesday 19 April in the town hall.
Wildchild is back Free Forest School sessions are back on the 4th and 5th April. For more information
West Kent Community Diggers now have a permanent display cabinet showcasing a selection of archaeological finds from their Rusthall site. This was co-funded by The Friends Of The Commons and the Rusthall Local History Group. Artefacts include a wide selection of prehistoric stone tools as well as late medieval to early post medieval pottery. The collection highlights a long history of human activity at Rusthall dating back many thousands of years. The items can be viewed during normal opening hours at Rusthall Library. See photo
The first two projects we are financing this year have already been completed. Denny Bottom and the heather beds in the Marshall plan area projects are to be phased over several years. We should see even more wildlife using both areas from the spring. Click the links to see photos.
WANTED VOLUNTEERS! Could this be you? After 7 years of producing and organising the distribution of our Newsletters, Chris Gurr has decided it is time to call it a day. Chris has done an amazing job, but his role as membership secretary is taking more of his time. Contact Chris chris.gurr@yahoo.co.uk
Other volunteer opportunities include fund raising, delivering newsletters, joining the commons work parties, or assisting the Archelogy team. For more information Contact Us
Freedom of the Borough honour
We were delighted to hear, Dr Philip Whitbourn OBE PhD, FSA, FRIBA, FRTPI is to receive the honour of the Freedom of the Borough from Tunbridge Wells Borough Council. Members may remember reading his series of articles on the more noteworthy buildings facing the commons, in past copies of Common Ground. A ceremony to present Dr Whitbourn with the Freedom of the Borough will take place on Wednesday 19 April in the town hall.
Wildchild is back Free Forest School sessions are back on the 4th and 5th April. For more information
West Kent Community Diggers now have a permanent display cabinet showcasing a selection of archaeological finds from their Rusthall site. This was co-funded by The Friends Of The Commons and the Rusthall Local History Group. Artefacts include a wide selection of prehistoric stone tools as well as late medieval to early post medieval pottery. The collection highlights a long history of human activity at Rusthall dating back many thousands of years. The items can be viewed during normal opening hours at Rusthall Library. See photo
The first two projects we are financing this year have already been completed. Denny Bottom and the heather beds in the Marshall plan area projects are to be phased over several years. We should see even more wildlife using both areas from the spring. Click the links to see photos.
WANTED VOLUNTEERS! Could this be you? After 7 years of producing and organising the distribution of our Newsletters, Chris Gurr has decided it is time to call it a day. Chris has done an amazing job, but his role as membership secretary is taking more of his time. Contact Chris chris.gurr@yahoo.co.uk
Other volunteer opportunities include fund raising, delivering newsletters, joining the commons work parties, or assisting the Archelogy team. For more information Contact Us
Join our lovely band of work volunteers, it's fun and very rewarding.
Next event details Saturday 1st April at 10am, meeting outside St Paul’s Church on Rusthall Common. More details to follow, closer to the time. From the 1st April we’ll be moving to monthly sessions, but we will continue to offer practical conservation tasks. Apprp[riate outdoor clothing and sturdy gardening gloves are advised. All equipment supplied.
Next event details Saturday 1st April at 10am, meeting outside St Paul’s Church on Rusthall Common. More details to follow, closer to the time. From the 1st April we’ll be moving to monthly sessions, but we will continue to offer practical conservation tasks. Apprp[riate outdoor clothing and sturdy gardening gloves are advised. All equipment supplied.
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Click to view Rusthall Archaeology Winter 22/23 update. Common Ground Jan 2023 Common Ground Aug 2022 Common Ground May 2022 |
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Friends of the Commons
Registered Charity No. 1013975
2, Molyneux Park Road, Tunbridge Wells TN4 8DN
Copyright © 2022 Friends of Tunbridge Wells and Rusthall Commons
2, Molyneux Park Road, Tunbridge Wells TN4 8DN
Copyright © 2022 Friends of Tunbridge Wells and Rusthall Commons
