Text Box: Royal British Legion Horton Kirby and South Darenth Branch “Trying to Stay Alive” In the words of the title of the legion’s February talk, our local branch is trying to stay alive. Membership secretary, Christine Page says: “Bring your family and friends to our meetings. Do you know anyone interested in joining the Royal British Legion? Remember our work is devoted to raising funds to help ex members of our armed forces including many from the Middle East conflicts. At the same time our local branch must continually raise money to keep the hall going which is a huge commitment.” We would also like to bring to existing members notice the new meeting start time: 7.25 and 14 seconds – “to give us all time to take our coats off!” Meetings in Devon Road hall are on the third Wednesday of the month 21 Feb “Trying to Stay Alive” a talk on the St John Ambulance 21 March Rev Fran will give an interesting talk not to be missed 18 April In House Entertainment. There is lots of talent among members who will share their personal memories of wartime 16 May The Home Front in Dartford 1939 – 45. A talk by Chris Baker, curator of Dartford Museum. Even if you don’t want to join, your presence at the monthly meetings, your support of raffles and fund-raising events will help. YOUR BRANCH NEEDS YOU! Text Box: Local History Society Keith Saunderson 862056 Our next two meetings are as follows: 12th March,   Village Hall,  8pm   Frank Turner   Talking about the V1s and V2s in the 2nd World War. 14th May, Village Hall 8pm, Chris Bull telling us about 'Dirty Dartford'. Visitors (£1.00) very welcome at both, new members always welcome. We are still working on two new books:  the Railways and Station in this area and the names on the War Memorial in the Church. If anyone has any information on either of these subjects will they please ring John Woodhead (866111) for Railways or Terry Moyle (862368) for War Memorials. We still have a number of Paper Mill books at £6 if anyone would like one, also a supply of cards by Stephen White - views of Horton Kirby (£1.00)