Welcome to the Kent (North West) branch of the Western Front Association.
We operate two programmes of talks: one taking place at in-person meetings at Petts Wood; the other online via zoom.
In-Person meetings at Petts Wood
Where we meet: We meet at the Royal British Legion Club, Queensway, Petts Wood, Orpington, Kent BR5 1DH. Normally, meetings are held on the on the last Thursday of each month (except December). They start at 19:30, with the doors (and the bar) opening at 18:30. We do not charge entrance fees but do welcome donations of £5 or more towards our costs .
Getting there: The club is next to Morrison's supermarket and Petts Wood railway station. Parking at the rear of the club is free but you need to enter your car registration into the machine (on the left as you enter the club). Failure to enter your registration can lead to a £50 fine. There's easy free parking in adjacent side streets.
Covid-19: The January 2022 meeting was postponed but talks will resume as normal from 24th February. Our parallel zoom programme is of course unaffected by this. To join our mailing list to receive the latest updates, please email wfa.nwkent@gmail.com
2022 upcoming live events at Petts Wood
| Sep 29 | 'Foot Soldier Sam's Great War - In His Own Words' by Phil Sutcliffe |
| Oct 27 | 'Be British, Keep Smiling: Music in PoW Camps 1914-1918' by Dr Emma Hanna |
| Nov 24 | 'A Yorkshire brigade at Cambrai' by Fraser Skirrow |
| Dec 26 | No meeting - Christmas break |
Online meetings via zoom
Online talks: Zoom meetings take place on the second Tuesday of each month, though exceptionally the 12th October talk takes place on a Wednesday. They go online at 19:20 for a 19:30 start and end about an hour later. Participating is quick and easy. All you need is a computer, or a tablet, or a smart phone. Simply email us - wfa.nwkent@gmail.com - and we'll send the links and passcodes needed to attend. You will also be automatically added to the NW Kent mailing list to keep you updated about future zoom events.
2022 upcoming online (zoom) talks
| Sep 13 | 'How the 10th Cruiser Squadron won the War' by Dr Graham Kemp |
| Oct 12 | [Wed] 'Countering the U-boat threat in 1917' by Prof David Stevenson |
| Nov 8 | 'Shell Shock Britain' by Susie Grogan |
| Dec 13 | '3rd Ypres: from triumph to disaster' by Rob Thompson |
Upcoming Branch Events
See Bulletin, or the Branch Facebook Page or website for forthcoming event details.