Join local artist Luna Zsigo for a relaxed art class held in Rochester Cathedral’s Ithamar Chapel on Wednesday 1st November from 10.30 am to 1.30pm. This peaceful and uplifting venue is the perfect setting to connect with your inner creative. You will be working from still life compositions/artefacts sourced directly from the Cathedral’s own archives…
Discover more about the many species of trees in public and private gardens of Rochester Cathedral with Head Gardener Graham Huckstepp. Tours are at 10.30am and 2pm. The tour will last one hour and cost £8.80+Booking Fee Please be aware this tour will take place outside on uneven and possibly muddy ground. Please meet at…
Do you have family stories about World War 2? Would you be willing to bring along some wartime objects* Medway Archives Centre could photograph? Wednesday, 8 November, 10am to 4pm. They would love to meet you and save your stories for future generations! Medway Archives Centre are holding a Digital Collection Day. It’s free to…
Songs and Scones is an opportunity for the older generation to get together for a chat, listen to music and enjoy a scone. The event takes place at Chatham Library from 2.30 to 4 pm. Rosie Bowker (flute) and Aleksandra Myslek (piano) are classical musicians who love performing together as the Bowker-Myslek Duo. You can…
The service will be led by the Right Rev. Bishop Stephen Venner DL, former Bishop to the Armed Forces. Should you wish to attend you are requested to gather at the National Destroyer Memorial (next to HMS Cavalier) at 10.45 am. The service will start at 10.55 am and will conclude at 11.20 am. Attendees…
The Dementia Cafe takes place on the second Monday of every month - next sessions are 11th December 2023, 8th January 2024, 12th February 2024 and 11 March 2024. The dockyard site will be closed to the public but the Cafe will continue. Join for tea, cake, singalongs and a friendly chat, 1pm – 3pm.…
The Ugly Bugs Wingding is an entrancing puppetry show for all the family, with a beautiful puppet theatre unfolding as musical big Ugly Bugs tell a tale inspired by the fantastical book the Butterflies Ball and Grasshoppers feast. This takes place on Monday 13th November from 4 pm to 4.45 pm at Lordswood Community Hub.…
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From Saturday, 25 November to Sunday, 10 December - Rochester Castle Gardens will be the location for the Christmas Market - a hub of food, drink and festive fun for all the family! With a whopping 85 stalls, whether you’re looking to find that special gift/stocking filler – or looking for a taste of Christmas…
A community family friendly Drum Circle - a fun-filled hour of rhythm and beats. Instruments provided, or feel free to take your own percussion. A perfect opportunity for all ages to get together and make some awesome music. Whether you're a seasoned drummer or a complete beginner, everyone is welcome to join in the fun. You…
SMIRA are due to meet on Sunday 26th November in the meeting room at St. Mary's Island Community Centre at 10.30 am. Questions for stakeholders should be submitted via their Facebook page or by email at least one day prior to the meeting. This allows the SMIRA Board to forward the questions to the…
Medway residents are invited to attend a new open information evening this November hosted by Medway Council to find out about the latest news and plans and put their questions to the council leaders. Medway Matters Live, named after the council’s much-loved seasonal resident magazine, will enable residents to hear directly from Leader Cllr Vince…
Medway Talks is an open lecture series run by the University of Greenwich, University of Kent and Canterbury Christ Church University. The talks are free to attend but booking is required. The talks are open to everyone in the community including students and staff from the Universities at Medway. On Wednesday 29th November Professor Gianluca…
Step back in time and start the festive season in Dickensian style – The Rochester Dickensian Christmas festival takes place on Saturday, 2 to Sunday, 3 December. The famous festival offers something for everyone - a great family event to start the festive season. For the literary enthusiasts, you’ll be captivated by live Dickensian characters…
This event is organised by Medway Sunlight Rotary Club to raise funds for Christmas Day hospitality. There will be prizes for both Adults and children. Tickets: Adults £5, Children £3. To book email:
The Santa Fun Run being held on the 3rd December in the Historic Dockyard has been organised by Medway Rotary. Rotary Club of Medway is once again hosting a 5km and 10km running event and a Santa Fun Run in around the Historic Dockyard. The route of the Fun Run will take you past historic buildings…
