Life at Huggens's College
Discover what it's like to live at the College
Living at the College
Huggens’s College is much more than its 30 modern bungalows and private gardens. It is a vibrant community with regular social activities and a large communal garden. The Chapel is at the heart of this community, offering regular services, with special services commemorating important festivals like Easter, Harvest and Christmas. After the services there is always the opportunity to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee in the College Room and a chance to chat.
The College Room
The College Room is in constant use by the Collegians. Various self-organised groups meet there to knit, or sing or fund-raise for charity. It regularly hosts talks by guest speakers, often followed by a fish and chip supper, and film nights. It also houses a small library supplied with books by the Kent Council Library services.
Events
Each year, in April, the Directors (previously known as trustees) and Collegians join together to celebrate Founder’s Day. Recent activities include a ploughman's lunch in aid of charity, a strawberry tea and a summer party.
Further Afield
Collegians get together outside of the College grounds too. That may be simply an informal group going to a local pub or restaurant for Sunday lunch, a trip to the seaside, or more structured outings to the theatre, cinema and places of interest.
What Our Collegians Say
“You can be as involved as you want to be and nobody minds”
“Nice selection of people if you want to mix in”
“Feel safe”
“Like sitting outside and enjoying the peace and quiet”
“Love being part of a community but having my own space”
“Nice community spirit”