The Faversham Society is concerned about a plan for 180 houses on Abbeyfields and believes it will harm the area near the former medieval abbey

The society celebrated its diamond jubilee with an exhibition of secret treasures at the Fleur – including a display made from postage stamps

I hope that you will enjoy our two exhibitions celebrating the 60 years of the Faversham Society. The Secret Treasures exhibition in the Fleur is a real treat, and the diamond jubilee celebration in the Alexander Centre reflects on the society’s history. Be sure to visit them if you can and bring a friend. Our volunteers will be there. We might sign up some new members.

Seventy years ago, on 8 February, 1952, the proclamation of Queen Elizabeth II was read from the outside Faversham Guildhall by town clerk Sydney Wilson. He is pictured with the mayor, Frederick Johnson, and his chaplain, the Rev E. E. Stanton

August has brought more heat and now a hosepipe ban. With climate change, there is an urgent need for South East Water to increase storage and reassure us that there is an adequate supply of water for the new housing developments around Faversham.

The Cleve Hill solar development at Graveney is active again. The developer, now Project Fortress, is applying to Swale Council for the discharge of planning conditions.

As I write this, work on the second-hand bookshop is drawing to a close, and the move is likely to take place soon.

This year is both the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and the Faversham Society’s 60th. The platinum jubilee will be celebrated in the heart of the town and on the Rec.

A printable PDF version of this newsletter can be downloaded from HERE Chairman's Column HAROLD GOODWIN I have been away working in South Africa for three weeks and missed the arrival of spring; everywhere is much greener than it was when I left on 24 March. Time away always reminds me that Faversham is a […]

A printable PDF version of this newsletter can be downloaded from HERE Letter from the Chair HAROLD GOODWIN For the first time in the Society’s history, there will not be a Faversham Society Newsletter this month. Our Honorary Editor is indisposed. Our VIC and shop has opened in its new location at 12 Market Place. […]