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Founded in 1968, Margate Civic Society is a registered charity (no.257884). It is a founder member of Civic Voice.

We hope that you will enjoy browsing these pages and that they will help you to take pleasure in the history and character of Margate and its surrounding towns and villages.  We hope also to provide a service to members of the Society in publishing news and photographs that will be of interest.

The Society produces a Newsletter four times a year, and has a lecture programme which covers a wide range of interests.  Details are given on the "Calendar" page.  The May meeting of each season includes presentation of the coveted Town Pride awards, and details of the 2026 winners will be shown on the "Town Pride" page.  Town Pride contenders are nominated by members of the Society.

If you would like to join Margate Civic Society, details of fees and a link to an application form are shown in the "About us" page.  We currently have over 160 members and always like to welcome more. The winter lectures are invariably of a high quality as is the Newsletter, and membership of the Society really is extremely good value. The Society takes an active role in reviewing and, where appropriate, responding to planning applications and has a good working relationship with Thanet District Council in helping to improve the character and appearance of the area.

MEETINGS

Our next meeting will be held on Thursday 15th October. This will start with our Annual General Meeting, followed by a talk by a representative from the KSS Air Ambulance Charity. We often see the invaluable air ambulance helicopter in our skies and this is an opportunity to learn more about it and the way it operates. We will be collecting for the charity at the meeting.

The meeting will start at 7.30pm, the venue is Holy Trinity Church Hall, St Mary's Avenue, Margate CT9 3TN and all are very welcome. Members free of charge, guests £3.50.

We serve tea, coffee and excellent cake at all our meetings at a very reasonable price.

TOWN PRIDE AWARDS 2026

We held a very enjoyable meeting on 21st May, when we announced the nominees and winners of our annual Town Pride Awards. Details are on the Town Pride page but the worthy winner of this year's Blue Plaque was James Read, owner of Alsace House, 3-4 Albert Terrace, Margate. The Grade II listed building was constructed in 1830, and James has lovingly and sympathetically restored it to its original spendour. A very worthy winner.

TOWN WALKS

Robin Colyer, who is a vice-president of the Society, hosts a number of town walks each year. Robin is very knowledgeable and presents information in an authorative but light and humorous manner. These walks are an ideal opportunity to learn about the heritage and history of our town.

Robin will be conducting one last walk this year:

Saturday 3rd October

Old Town Walk. Meet at the Droit House at 2pm. A walk around Margate's Old Town area.

There is a suggested donation of £6 per person for the walk, payable to Robin during the walk. Because there are limited places, booking is essential, by telephoning or texting Robin on 07878 537448.

OUR CHRISTMAS MEAL

Christmas is coming and we will be hosting a Christmas lunch-time meal for members at the Racing Greyhound PH, 227 Hereson Road, Ramsgate. This will be on Tuesday 8th December 2026, in a private room. The meal will include five choices of main course and dessert followed by tea or coffee and several mints. Menu choices can be seen by contacting Pamela Pople and will be published in the Autumn Newsletter. The price is £26.95 per person for a two-course meal and we are asking for a deposit of £5 per person to reserve your place. If you wish to join us at the meal, please send your deposit to the treasurer by cheque or bank transfer; details are shown in the About Us page.