Ashford – Folklore of East Kent
27 October @ 19:30 - 21:00
Tuesday 27th October 2026, 19:30-21:00
Willesborough Windmill, Hythe Road, Ashford, Kent TN24 0QG
Ashford – speaker Sue Duckworth
We open from 7pm for a 7:30pm start.
All are welcome to join in this evenings meeting
Members £5 – Non-members £7
About the Talk:
Quirky and little-known facts emerge in this talk about local customs and the folk who lived in the East of Kent. Hoodening, Wassailing and the Blessing of the Sea are a few of the unusual but traditional events, many of which, still take place in the area today.
About the Speaker:
Sue Duckworth is a professional Blue Badge Guide for the South/South East of England, Canterbury Cathedral and a Green Badge Guide for Canterbury City since 2012. She lives near Ashford in Kent and before becoming a Guide, she worked as a Librarian in Kent for almost 20 years. Sue still enjoys bringing her talks to life through stories.