The Eltham Society - the local amenity society for Eltham, England, London SE9

ELTHAM SOCIETY EVENTS - Previous Years
Our public talks cost Ł2 to non-members but are free to members, unless stated otherwise. Admittance is only allowed if there is room in the hall. All our local public walks are free (entrance fees have to be paid though). The non-public events are only open to our members.
Forthcoming Events
Public Events
Village Eltham in 1909
Eltham C of E School, Roper Street from 10am to 3pm. To mark the centenary of the publication of our classic local history, "The Story of Royal Eltham", we are staging a commemorative exhibition of pictures from the book. The author, Mr RRC Gregory, was headmaster of the school, then known as the Eltham National School, where he lived and wrote the book. To further commemorate the occasion, owners of copies of the book are invited to a photocall at noon in the school playground, weather permitting, outside the window where Mr Gregory was photographed for the first picture in his book. At the exhibition the Society would like to record details of any original book dedications or copies signed by Mr Gregory.
Digging for Dad's Army on Shooters Hill
A talk by Andy Brockman
Mystery Animals of Kent
A talk by Neil Arnold
Women Wartime Workers in the Munitions Industry
A talk by Dr Ann Kneif
The History of the Playing Card
A talk by Alan Payne This talk replaces the one originally advertised
SUMMER WALK around the Royal Docks
Neill and Myrtle Trueman hope you can join them for this year's walk - a 6-mile linear walk. We will take the DLR to Pontoon Dock to visit the (Thames) Barrier Gardens then proceed across the high level footbridge to Excel for a lunch stop (picnic or café). Because of extension work we may need to by-pass by DLR to Royal Albert to join the Capital Ring through Beckton Park and pass the UeL Docklands. We will then follow the newly reopened Thames Path round Gallions Reach and pass the King George V dock entrance to the Royal Victoria Gardens at North Woolwich. Here we have a choice, foot tunnel, ferry or DLR to finish the walk at Woolwich. Freedom Pass, Day Travel ticket or Oyster Card will be required for this outing.

Members Only Events
Visit to Chiswick House
Chiswick House, built by Lord Burlington in the early 18th century is one of the finist English Palladian villas. It houses the Earl's collection of "old masters" together with some fine furniture in the most opulent setting. The gardens are beautiful and the 19th century conservatory has a world famous camellia collection. Refreshments are available at the new cafe English Heritage or Art Fund members free Non-members: if group of 11 or more then adult Ł4.25. concessions Ł3.65 Catch the 9.40 to Waterloo, followed by train to Chiswick from Waterloo Main Line. A 10 minute walk along Burlington Lane
Gilbert White's House and the Oates Collection, Selbourne, Hampshire
Cost is Ł23 per person to include coach fare, entrance fee, driver's gratuity, refreshment on arrival and guided tour of garden 11am arrive Selbourne 2.15pm guided tour of garden 4.30pm leave 6.30 arrive Eltham
Cheese & Wine Evening
Our social event to begin the autumn programme. Entertainment from Georgina Whitehead, classical guitarist Admission is only by pre-booked ticket Cost: Ł5; cheques payable to 'The Eltham Society' Please book early to help with catering - first come, first served!

ELTHAM SOCIETY EVENTS - Previous Years