At the March meeting, there was a quiz organised by Terry Stockwell.  There were five rounds, which included a number of challenging questions, and a picture round to be completed during the afternoon. As usual, there were a number of occassions when cries of 'I knew that, but couldn't remember' were heard. There were seven tables with between 4 and 8 Members on each of the teams. After some confusion, it was announced that team 7 had won, with a score of 103 points, with team 3 in second place with a score of 96.

The afternoon ended with the usual raffle, for which there were a number of prizes donated by the membership.

On Monday 19 March the Branch held its Annual General Meeting. There were 39 Members in attendance, with apologies received from another 14. Reports were received from the President, the Acting Chairman and the Treasurer. The Accounts for 2023 were adopted. The following were elected to serve on the Committee for the coming year:

     Branch President: Lorna Culver
     Branch Chairman: Ray Welch
     Branch Secretary: Ray Welch
     Branch Treasurer: Mick Veness
     Committee Members: Diana Hill, Carole Orris, Roger Mitchell, & Hilda Mitchell

Following the AGM, there was a presentation by Alan Haines, which combined role playing and a talk, on the Life and Times of Max Miller.

After this, following a short presentation by the County Chair, Tim Meadley, Members were asked to indicate, by a show of hands, if they wished to remain as a part of AMKKM. The overwhelming majority indicated that they wanted to leave the Association. It was announced that a formal vote would be held later to confirm this decision.

The meeting ended with a buffet and the usual reffle.

Annual Duck Race

The Branch held its Annual Duck Race on Monday 19 February at Beechen Hall in Walderslade.

Before the event started, the County Chair, Tim Meadley, assisted by the Vice Chair, David Woodnott, presented the Sunley Bowl to Harry Whitbread, Grants Manager of the Bernard Sunley Foundation. The Bowl had been gifted to the Association in 1959 for presentation at an annual golf tournament by Bernard Sunley, a very successful propoerty developer born in Catford. A year later he established the Foundation, a charity which has given over £136 million to community projects, educational facilities, health care, and mental health support. The Chairmen of three other Branches were in attendance.

With the ducks all in good form, and a large turnout from the membership, a great time was had by all. Betting was, as usual, brisk. Some headed for home after the meeting with a few extra pennies in their pocket, and some left a little lighter than when they came.

New Year Lunch

The Branch held its Annual New Year Lunch at the Sittingbourne & Milton Regis Golf Club (a new venue for the Branch) on January 17. The meal was excellent and the fellowship, as usual, made for a very enjoyable get together. Unfortunately, health problems prevented one or two members who had planned to be there from attending. Here are a couple of pictures: