Talks by Bob Ogley

Bob Ogley was born in Sevenoaks, has lived in the county all his life and is proud to be a Kentish man. As author of more than 20 books he has travelled extensively in pursuit of information and photographs and is in great demand from organisations across the south-east to tell his unique story.

A former editor of The Sevenoaks Chronicle, Bob was a journalist for more than 30 years before he left his newspaper to concentrate on writing books and giving his talks. He is also a regular broadcaster on BBC Radio Kent (see more below).

The subjects covered by Bob in his talks are: War in Kent (and Surrey), the History of RAF Biggin Hill, Doodlebugs and Rockets, The Weather Wherever, Invicta — The Spirit of Kent and, of course, The Great Storm and how it changed his life. He also has a new talk about Kent in the 19th Century which follows the launch of this most successful and popular book. Bob likes to tell humorous stories and he has an amazing collection of anecdotes which he delivers with great enthusiasm.

Sevenoaks Wives Fellowship: Private house at Ightham

Snodland and Ham Hill WI: Snodland Village Hall

Kent Active Retirement Fellowship: St Nicholas Church Hall, Poplar Grove, Maidstone

Swanley Active Retirement Association: Alexandra Suite, Swanley

Edenbridge Ladies Probus

Spring Park Social Club: St Mark's Hall, West Wickham

Meads WI, Eastbourne: Meads Village Hall

Willesborough Ladies Club: WI Hall, Willesborough

Friends of Hextable Heritage Centre