Events, news and festivals in Medway

There’s plenty, as ever, going on in Medway and lots of news to catch up on.  Here you can find all the latest goings-on in the Medway towns.

 

Focus On Walderslade – this Sunday

Sun, 30 June, 10.30am-4.30pm, Hook Meadow

Come along for a free jam-packed family fun day out with activities including uni cycling, circus workshops, a climbing wall, demonstrations from Team Extreme and much more.

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Show your support at Armed Forces Day

Sat, 29 June 11am-5pm, The Great Lines Heritage Park, Gillingham

Medway Council, supported by the Royal School of Military Engineering, is hosting Armed Forces Day. Activities for all ages will include have-a-go activities, concerts, drive-a-digger, military obstacle course, helicopters, a military parade, arena displays, a funfair and more. This free family event celebrates the work of our armed forces and the veterans.

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What’s On

Aretha: Respect is coming to The Central Theatre

Fri, 5 July, 7.30pm, The Central Theatre

Join us on a magical journey through four decades of classic hits including Think, Respect, Natural Women, I Say A Little Prayer, and many more.

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Rudimental… Student discount now available

Come and see Rudimental (Sound System) with special guests Example and Mahalia on Wednesday, 10 July, Rochester #CastleConcerts.

Whether you’re a full or part-time student, simply select the student option at the checkout!

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Soul Party offer… 4 for 3

Come along to Soul Party with special guests George McCrae, Heather Small and Odyssey who will be performing on Friday, 12 July at the Rochester #CastleConcerts. Get 4 tickets, only pay for 3!

Grab your friends, family or colleagues and simply select 4 tickets at the checkout!

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Memorial Service

Sun, 30 June, 3pm, Robin Hood Lane, Blue Bell Hill, Chatham ME5 9QU

What’s On in Medway

Want to know what’s coming up, take a look at the electronic version of What’s On – make sure you don’t miss out!

What’s On PDF

 

News and Information

‘Loneliness feels like a bit of a never ending day’

These were the words of Maxine, a Medway resident who has first-hand experience of feeling lonely. This Loneliness Awareness Week we’re reminded that there will be lots of people in our community who feel lonely. That’s why last Monday (17 June) we launched an exciting new campaign called A Better Medway – Together.

To kick start the campaign, we’re asking people to pledge to do something that connects them with their community. Pledges can be big or small, from taking time to talk to a neighbour to hosting a coffee morning. Individuals, businesses and organisations who pledge will receive a support and resource pack.

Make your pledge

 

Have your say: Children and Young People Plan 2019-2024

The Children and Young People Plan 2019-2024 is the shared plan for everyone working with children and young people in Medway. It sets out the vision for Medway to have a child-focused future in which all children and young people are ‘thriving, healthy and learning well’. We would like to hear your views regarding the plan to ensure the best possible outcomes for all children and young people in Medway. The survey is open until 5pm on Friday, 28 June.

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Medway Archives Centre

Join Philip MacDougall on Wednesday, 3 July at 2:30pm for an insightful talk about the Short Brothers: The Rochester Years. Hear in detail the effect they had on the local area, their engineering and aviation foresight and the significant impact this had on the country as a whole. £4 per person. Please book your place in advance. Phone 01634 332714 or

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Medway Adult Education

 

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