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From Sunday bike rides and walking groups to choirs, book clubs and craft circles, Kent is full of friendly clubs that welcome new faces. Browse by activity or town, then get in touch with the group directly.

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Ashford Astronomical Society

Ashford

Last Friday of the month, 7.30pm to 9.30pm (third Friday in December)

A sociable astronomy group that meets monthly for a talk followed by telescope observing when the skies are clear. Everyone is welcome, and members are encouraged to bring their own telescopes along.

Beginners Welcome

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Cobtree Men’s Shed

Maidstone

Weekday mornings 9am to 12pm

A community workshop where people get together to make things, share skills and work on shed projects, or just enjoy a cuppa and a chat. Despite the name, both men and women are welcome.

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Gravesend Chess Club

Gravesend

Tuesday evenings from about 7.45pm

A long-running chess club that meets weekly in a town centre pub for friendly games and county league matches. Players of any standard can come along and find an opponent.

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Maidstone Chess Club

Maidstone

Wednesday evenings from 7.30pm

One of Kent's most active and successful chess clubs, with weekly evenings for serious matches, casual games and in-club competitions. Players of all ages are welcome, including juniors.

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Margate Chess Club

Margate

Thursdays 7.30pm to 11pm, plus Monday social nights from 7.30pm

Going since around 1928, this welcoming club plays in the Thanet and East Kent League and runs plenty of in-house competitions. Beginners and seasoned players alike can drop in, and the first session is free.

Beginners Welcome

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Medway Chess Club

Rochester

Wednesdays 7.45pm

The main chess club for the Medway towns, meeting weekly in Frindsbury and playing in the Kent county leagues. It is a good home for anyone wanting regular over-the-board games against friendly local opponents.

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Sevenoaks Chess Club

Sevenoaks

Mondays 7.30pm

A sociable chess club where players of all ages enjoy friendly games and a chat, with quieter tables for anyone wanting longer, focused matches. Newcomers can simply turn up and introduce themselves; a basic grasp of the rules is expected.

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Tunbridge Wells Chess Club

Tunbridge Wells

Mondays from 7.30pm

A welcoming chess club for complete beginners and seasoned players alike, running a club championship, quickplay events and Kent League matches. Boards and clocks are provided, and you can try a taster session before joining.

Beginners Welcome

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