Gardening & Nature
Alpine Garden Society Mid Kent Group
A friendly group of alpine and rock garden enthusiasts who have met near Maidstone since 1977. Monthly afternoons alternate between illustrated talks, garden visits and a local plant show.
Cycling
Ashford
A long-running Ashford road cycling club with a steady weekend social ride, a coffee stop along the way, and summer evening time trials. Newer riders can try the Saturday Spin, a moderate-paced ride added for 2026.
This group is run independently by its organisers, not by InKent. Times, venues and prices can change, so get in touch with the group before your first visit. If the group involves children, ask the organiser about safeguarding.
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Gardening & Nature
A friendly group of alpine and rock garden enthusiasts who have met near Maidstone since 1977. Monthly afternoons alternate between illustrated talks, garden visits and a local plant show.
Arts & Crafts
A busy art society with a hub on the Pantiles, running weekly workshops in watercolour, acrylics, oils, portraiture and life drawing. Many sessions are open to non-members for a small fee, so it is easy to give one a try.
Social & Friendship
A weekly get-together for men aged 55 and over to chat, share skills and enjoy some company over a cuppa. It runs at Age UK's Marigold Centre and costs nothing to attend.
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