Theatre Performance: Kenley Memories
Tickets £5 (
book tickets here)
Friday 9 November
7pm (arrive from 6:30pm)
Matthews Yard, Croydon (CR0 1FF)
Bringing to the stage the memories of Lillias Barr, Assistant Section Officer for the Kenley Women’s Auxiliary Air Force, in 1940. Suzanne Marie has created a composition from a publication written by Lillias Barr herself, when she returned to Kenley in 1991, this including her account of The Hardest Day and much of World War II.
Remembering Spitfires
Paul Beaver – Author of Spitfire People: The Men & Women who made the Spitfire the Aviation Icon
FREE (book tickets here)
Tuesday 13 November
Arrive from 5:45pm for talk 6pm – 7pm
Soper Hall, Caterham
Chats about the magnificent Spitfire, its significance to the Battle of Britain and Churchill’s links to Kenley.
A Tribute to RAF Kenley
Charlotte Islin – Learning and Volunteers Officer at the Kenley Revival Project
FREE (book tickets here)
Friday 16 November
10:30am – 11:30am
Coulsdon Library
Discover more about the Kenley Tribute and how we remember those who served. Hear the stories of some of the brave men and women who served at Kenley.
Theatre Performance: Kenley Memories
Tickets £5 (book tickets here)
Friday 9 November
7pm (arrive from 6:30pm)
The ARC, Caterham (CR3 5XY)
Bringing to the stage the memories of Lillias Barr, Assistant Section Officer for the Kenley Women’s Auxiliary Air Force, in 1940. Suzanne Marie has created a composition from a publication written by Lillias Barr herself, when she returned to Kenley in 1991, this including her account of The Hardest Day and much of World War II.
Spitfire Film Screening
Tickets £6.50 (book tickets here)
Monday 19 November
3pm Matinee
7:30pm Evening
Harlequin Theatre, Redhill (RH1 1NN)
Spitfire is an epic, sweeping tale of determination, vision and courage. It is the story of an aeroplane that was forged in competition, shaped as the war clouds gathered, and refined in the white heat of combat – going on to become the most famous fighter plane ever made.
The Kenley Revival Project team will be giving a shot talk before the start of the film.
Why Concrete Rocks: The Importance of the Kenley Structures
Jane Sidell – Inspector of Ancient Monuments at Historic England
FREE (book tickets here)
Tuesday 20 November
Arrive from 5:45pm for talk 6pm – 7pm
Soper Hall, Caterham
Join the Inspector for Ancient Monuments in conversation about the impermanent architecture at Kenley. How it was conserved and why Historic England wanted to designate the structures as scheduled ancient monuments.
Pop-Up Museum – RAF Kenley Fun
FREE – no need to book
Thursday 22, Friday 23 and Saturday 24 November
10am – 4pm
Suitable for Ages 5 – 12 (Saturday)
Croydon Library Foyer (CR9 1ET)
We are bringing Kenley to Croydon! Join us in Croydon Library for family friendly activities: handle replica objects and real archaeological finds from Kenley, hear stories from people who lived and worked at Kenley during WWII and see our amazing collection of photographs and maps.
Saturday will be our family fun day so join us to create your own felt poppy, hear war stories and complete some fun trails!
This is a drop-in event so there is no need to book, just pop in anytime between 10am and 4pm!