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Welcome
Welcome
We’ve seen a good range of
colourful events and activities
take place in the first few months
of 2014 – and there’s many more
to look forward to.
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Get healthy and active with The Medway
Big Ride, our new mass participation event
featuring a host of cycling initiatives, to
launch the Medway Festival of Sport in May.
As usual The Brook and Central Theatres have
a great line-up of music, comedy, dance,
drama and children’s entertainment.
In addition, there are plenty of outdoor
activities at our country parks that you and
the family can take part, including fishing,
bird watching and bush craft. You may also
like to take a trip to our libraries for some
Easter themed fun or a special cartoon and
comic week. And lets not forget our regular
events like English, Sweeps, Dickens and Fuse.
These are just a few highlights of what’s
coming up over the next couple of months.
Take a look through this guide and find out
what else is happening across Medway
this spring.
Cllr Rodney Chambers
Leader of Medway Council
Medway hosts over
30 days of free festivals
and more than 600 events
every year.
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Contents
Festivals and events
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Sport
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Theatres
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Arts
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Libraries
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Outdoors
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All events are free of charge
unless stated otherwise.
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Festivals & events
Share in the wonderful array of events that are on around Medway.
Mon, 7 to Fri, 11 and
Mon, 14 to Fri, 18 Apr
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Easter fun at the castles
Get involved at the Easter craft activities
and Easter egg hunt at Upnor Castle or
hop along to Rochester Castle and join
in on the Easter trail.
Upnor Castle and Rochester Castle.
Sat, 19 Apr, 11am - 5pm
Sat, 3 – Mon, 5 May
The English Festival
Sweeps Festival
Celebrate all that is iconic and ironic about
the English. A perfect day out for all the
family and a great way to celebrate St
George’s Day. You can sit back and relax on
the beach; listen to the live band and
string quartet; take a stroll around the
farmers market in the village square; or if
you’re an animal lover, visit cuddle corner.
There will be something for everyone.
Enjoy one of the largest May Day
celebrations of its kind with a fantastic
selection of highlights, including Morris
dancing, folk music and family fun activities.
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Festivals & events
Sat, 10 – Sun, 11 May, 10am – 5pm
Medway Horticultural Fair
and Open Day
Enjoy a free event filled with fabulous
flowers, specialist nurseries and garden
related suppliers in partnership with
Hadlow College. Free parking on site.
Cozenton Park, Rainham
Fri, 30 May – Sun, 1 Jun
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Dickens Festival
Experience a weekend of colourful celebration
to honour one of England’s greatest writers,
with a central theme of David Copperfield witness the streets come alive with
entertainment, costumed parades, street acts,
competitions and readings.
Rochester
Sat, 17 May
Dickensian costume sale
Corn Exchange, Rochester
Fri, 13 – 15 Jun
Fuse Medway Festival
A celebration of arts and creativity in
Medway – watch this space for more details
in your June/July What’s On brochure.
Gillingham, Chatham and Rochester
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Sat, 12 Jul, 10am – 4.30pm
Medway River Festival
Celebrating Medway’s maritime
connections with races, floating river
processions, yacht displays, live music, food
stalls, childrens’ entertainment and more.
Chatham Waterfront
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Sport
Sport
Sporting action taking place right here on your doorstep.
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Events as part Medway Festival of Sport 2014
More information and entry details visit www.medway.gov.uk/fos
Mini Youth Sports Camps
Coaching for eight to 11-year-olds.
Phone 01634 336655 or visit
www.medway.gov.uk/sportscamps
Advanced booking £15 per day or £35 for all
three days. £20 on the day per day, or £45 for
all three days.
Medway Park
Capstone Mountain Bike and
Cross Country competition
Organised by British Cycling, this is a full day
of racing open to all at Capstone Park.
www.britishcycling.org.uk/events
Capstone Farm Country Park
Wed, 21 May, 7.30pm
Medway Sporting Legacy
5km Series – Race 1
Sat, 17 May, all day
Medway Big Ride
Medway’s new mass participation cycling
event for all the family, including races, rides,
displays and much more. More information
and online registration visit
www.medway.gov.uk/bigride
Medway Park, Gillingham
Sat, 24 May, 9am - 3pm
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8 to 10 and 15 to 17 Apr;
and 27 to 29 May, 9.30am - 3.30pm
The first of five 5km monthly races making
up the new Medway 5km Series.
Great Lines Heritage Park
Fri, 23, 7 - 9pm and Sat, 24 May 10am - 4pm
Rugby League Stampede
A weekend of rugby league festivals and
matches including a touch rugby taster session.
Medway Park/Garrison, Gillingham
Thu, 29 May, 7.30pm
Kicks Champions League Cup
A Champions League style cup night at
Medway’s 3G soccer centre.
£20 per team for registered league teams,
£25 non-league teams. More information and
bookings phone 0800 988 4257.
Kicks Soccer Centre
= Advance booking essential
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Medway Sport’s programme of low
intensity, beginner classes and
activities to get everyone active.
Monday - Friday, various times
Last Tue of the month, starting 25 Mar.
Lesson 1 - 2pm, social dancing 2 - 4.30pm
Exercise classes for
beginners
Tea Dance
An afternoon of dancing, friendship and food.
Weekly pay-as-you-go classes.
£5. 01634 338135.
£3 per class
Medway Park and Strood Sports Centre
Corn Exchange Rochester.
Sun, 13 Apr and 11 May, 11am - 3pm
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Fridays, 10 - 11am
Families On Your Marks
Buggycise
Buggy workout for mums with their babies.
£2 per session. Six-week block of sessions
Bligh Children’s Centre
Medway Park.
Wednesdays, 7.30 - 8.30pm
First Wednesday of every month,
10.30 - 11.30am
Medway Touch Masters
sessions
Buggyfit
Fitness class for mums and babies. Phone
01634 338833. www.buggyfit.co.uk
£1 per session
All Saints Children’s Centre
Medway Touch Multi Sports Club open
masters (over 30s) training sessions.
Activities include indoor softball, ultimate
frisbee and touch rugby. To register email
[email protected]
£1 per week.
Medway Park
Tuesdays, 7 - 9pm
Let’s Dance
Three 40 minute introductory dance
sessions in a range of styles each week.
Phone 01634 336655.
£3 per session
Medway Park
Tuesdays, 10am - 12 noon (50+) and
Fridays, 7 - 8pm (open age)
Walking Football
A slow-paced version of the beautiful game
to help people keep an active lifestyle
despite their age. More information phone
0800 988 4257 or email
[email protected]
Wednesdays, 7pm
Runfit running group
Gillingham beginners’ Runfit running group.
£4 per week.
Medway Park
A free day of sporting fun for families with
children aged six to 11.
£3 per session.
Kicks Soccer Centre, Strood
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For more information about any of these events contact the Medway Sport Team
on 01634 338764 or email [email protected]
= Advance booking essential
Theatres
There's nothing like seeing a live show. The anticipation, the atmosphere,
the connection with the performer. The Central and The Brook Theatres
provide an exciting programme of performances this season.
Thu, 3 – Sat, 5 Apr, 7.30pm (Sat matinee performance 2.30pm)
Rare productions present
Annie
Tickets: £14, concessions £12, group offers available
The Central Theatre
Thu, 3 – Sat, 5 Apr, 7.30pm, Sun, 6 Apr, 2.30pm
(Sat matinee performance 2.30pm)
Three Towns Theatre Company present
Oliver!
Tickets: £12, concessions £10
The Brook Theatre
Mon, 7 Apr, 8pm
The Bootleg Beatles
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Based on the Dickens novel Oliver Twist, this well loved musical
with songs and lyrics by Lionel Bart will engage the audience
with its pathos and drama, while delighting everyone with its
outstanding musical numbers.
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Based on the popular musical Annie. The heart-warming tale of
an orphan deserted by her family during the Great Depression.
Relive the sights and sounds of the sixties as the world’s premier
Beatles band returns with their spectacular two-hour multimedia stage production featuring all the classic Beatles hits.
Tickets: Band A - £27.50, Band B - £25.50
The Central Theatre
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Theatre Loyalty Scheme member discount
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Thu, 10 Apr, 7.45pm
Laughing Boy Comedy Club
• Kevin McCarthy MC • Pete Firman
• Andrew Ryan • Matt Forde
With the best upcoming comedians, and
some old favourites too, Medway’s comedy
club promises to be a great night out.
With food offers available when booking.
Tickets: £11, comedy club mailing list members £10
The Brook Theatre
Fri, 11 Apr, 8pm
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Cabaret Of Curiosities
Enthralling indoor circus, dancing, cheeky burlesque, music and
much more. These events are packed with colour and the
unexpected. Warning: adult content, not suitable for under 16s.
Tickets: £11, cabaret mailing list members £10
The Brook Theatre
Sun, 13 Apr, 1 and 3.30pm
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A cracking good time is guaranteed for families at this special
holiday event. Enjoy Dizzy O’Dare’s spectacular line up of wild
and wacky cabaret and circus acts, plus try your hand at
colourful arts and crafts as you make your very own Easter hat
to wear for the show. Including an Easter workshop.
Tickets: £6 adults, £5 children, four for £20
The Brook Theatre
For hire
The Central and The Brook Theatres both
offer performance and rehearsal space and
conference and meeting rooms for hire. For more information phone
01634 338300 or email [email protected]
Productions and events which are hires at The Central and The Brook
Theatres by professional and community organisations and groups are
identified with these symbols. If you would like to hire either theatre,
contact [email protected]
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Theatre Loyalty Scheme member discount
Community hire
Professional hire
We've Only Just Begun: The Carpenters
We’ve Only Just Begun is the ultimate Carpenters show
eclipsing all others by playing to sold out venues around the
world. So close your eyes and re-live the magic of one of the
greatest female voices in pop music history as Toni Lee
becomes Karen Carpenter and sings over 22 hits including Close
To you, We’ve Only Just Begun, Superstar, For All we Know, I won’t
last a day without you, Goodbye to Love and more.
Theatres
Tue, 15 Apr, 7.30pm
Thu, 17 Apr, 8pm
Tim Edey
The current BBC Radio Two Folk Musician of the Year and one
half of the Best Duo 2012 award, Tim has played, toured and
recorded both on record and TV with quite literally a who's
who of the Celtic and acoustic music scene.
Tickets: £12, folk mailing list members £11
The Brook Theatre
Sun, 20 Apr, 7.30pm
Slaughterhouse presents
Feast of Fiddles
Tickets: £17
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Fiddlers Peter Knight (Steeleye Span), Chris Leslie (Fairport
Convention), Phil Beer (Show of Hands), Brian McNeill (Battlefield
Band), Ian Cutler (Bully Wee), Tom Leary (Zeus) and Garry
Blakeley (Band of Two) add the large range of fiddle playing styles
to the rock back-line of guitars, keyboards, sax and accordion –
all held together by legendary drummer Dave Mattacks.
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Tickets: Band A - £20, Band B - £18.50
The Central Theatre
Fri, 25 Apr, 8pm
Ed Byrne: Roaring Forties
A self-confessed “miserable old git” since the age of 23, Ed is
now in his forties. While for others this might result in a crisis
that prompts the purchase of a sports car, Ed embraces middle
age with open arms.
Tickets: £22.50
The Central Theatre
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Theatres
Fri, 25 Apr, 7pm
Medway Young Musician Awards
featuring an ensemble from the Royal Artillery Band
Eight talented young musicians from Medway perform under
concert conditions to win the Rotary Shield, the Haseldan
Trophy and cash prizes.
Tickets: £8, students £4
The Brook Theatre
Sat, 26 Apr, 3pm and 7pm; Sun, 27 Apr, 1pm and 4.30pm
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Peter Pan – Easter spectacular
Don’t miss another spectacular family show from the same
team behind previous productions of The Wizard of Oz and
Rapunzel. Take part in the adventure and meet a fantastical
range of characters along the way. With a star cast, impressive
live music, energetic dance routines, lots and lots of laughter
and flying that will thrill the child in all of us. Come and see
Peter Pan soar to new heights during the Easter school holidays.
Book early to avoid disappointment…The ‘croc’ is ticking!
Tickets: Band A - £18.50 and Band B - £17, concessions available
The Central Theatre
Sun, 27 Apr; 3, 4, 10 and 11 May
CAM productions presents
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Medway Stage Festival 2014
Your chance to see some of Medway’s best young talent
appearing at a live theatre venue. Classes are diverse and range
from Ballet to Modern and Tap to Song and Dance, with
competitors from aged from five to 20 taking part.
Tickets: £5.50 adults, £3 children
The Brook Theatre
Tue, 29 and Wed, 30 Apr, 7.30pm
Silhouette Dance and Theatre School presents
Dance into spring
The pupils perform a mixture of ballet, tap, modern, jazz, street
dance, musical theatre and much more. Be entertained with a
varied style of exciting routines and showstoppers.
Tickets: £10, concessions available
The Brook Theatre
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Snakes and Ladders
Produced by Plenty Productions and Rolemop Arts Snakes and
Ladders is a powerful, darkly comic drama about identity and
the testing of family loyalties, inspired by real life stories
collected from Black hairdressers in the South East of England.
Theatres
Thu, 1 May, 7pm
Tickets: £12, concessions available
The Brook Theatre
Fri, 2 May, 7.30pm
Richard Digance
A BAFTA nominated performer, a world acclaimed poet, an
author and an artist. His 2013 UK tour brings more hysterical
nostalgia and a wealth of new songs and anecdotes.
Sat, 3 May, 7.30pm
Fairport Convention
Headline concert
Winners of a BBC Lifetime Achievement Award and The Most
Influential Folk Album of All Time, as voted by Radio 2 listeners,
for their album Liege & Lief, Fairport Convention remains one of
the most entertaining bands on the live music scene. Listen and
live a mix of old and new, and some even unperformed.
Tickets: Band A - £20, Band B - £18, concessions available
The Central Theatre
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Tue, 6 May and Tue, 24 Jun, 8pm
Jimmy Carr – Funny Business
Limited seats remaining for both shows.
Tickets: £25
The Central Theatre
Join the Theatres’ Loyalty Scheme and start saving straight away
For £10 a year you will get:
• a discount on the adult price for shows marked with this symbol
• 15 per cent discount in the Sandwich Cellar at The Central Theatre, and The Brook Café.
And, once you have booked three events through the theatres’ box office during the course
of any 12-month period, you will automatically qualify for two free tickets for the pantomime
at The Central Theatre. For further details, please contact the box office on 01634 338338,
email [email protected], or go to www.medwayticketslive.co.uk
Terms and conditions apply.
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Thu, 8 May, 7.45pm
Laughing Boy Comedy Club
• Kevin McCarthy MC • Gavin Webster
• Matt Rees • Henry Parker
With the best upcoming comedians, and
some old favourites too, Medway’s comedy
club promises to be a great night out.
With food offers available when booking.
Tickets: £11, comedy club mailing list members £10
The Brook Theatre
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Fri, 9 May, 7.30pm
An Evening with Stars from Strictly
Come Dancing
Featuring two stars from the hit show Pasha Kovalev and Katya
Virshilas, along with four guest dancers, beautiful costumes,
stunning routines, the ever enjoyable Q&A section, and the
opportunity to get involved yourself, it promises to be the
ultimate show for any Strictly fan.
Tickets: Band A - £23, Band B - £21
The Central Theatre
Sat, 10 May, 7.30pm
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That’ll Be The Day
This hugely entertaining rock ‘n’ roll spectacular features a
fantastic line up of knock-out hits from the 1950s, 60s and 70s,
plus loads more zany comedy routines. Prepare for an
unforgettable night of nostalgia, laughs and rock ‘n’ roll.
Tickets: Band A - £24, Band B - £22.50
The Central Theatre
Sun, 11 May, 8pm
Rich Hall
Famous for his appearances on shows such as Stand Up For The
Week, QI, Live At The Apollo, Have I Got News For You, Rich Hall’s
Cattle Drive, Rich Hall’s Gone Fishing and Never Mind The
Buzzcocks, Rich Hall's grouchy, deadpan style has established
him as a master of absurdist irony and king of rapid fire wit. See
the comic genius from Montana discuss a variety of topics all
delivered in his own hilarious unique way.
Tickets: £16
The Central Theatre
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Community hire
Professional hire
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Lisa Knapp
Nominated for Folk Singer of the Year, Best Album - Hidden
Seam and Best Original Song - Two Ravens at BBC Radio 2 Folk
Awards 2014. Lisa has established and evolved her own distinctive
voice – absorbing a whole a range of influences and inspirations.
“A masterful creation” ***** 5 Stars The Observer
Theatres
Thu, 15 May, 8pm
Tickets: £12, folk mailing list members £11
The Brook Theatre
Thu, 15 May, 2.30pm
Bless ‘Em All
Tickets: Band A - £12.50 and Band B - £10.50
The Central Theatre
Fri, 16 May, 7.30pm
An Evening of Burlesque
Tickets: Band A - £22.50, Band B - £20.50
The Central Theatre
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Britain’s biggest burlesque extravaganza, direct from London’s
West End unveil a fresh cast of burlesque all-stars for 2014. Join
a riotous romp into the bizarre world of burlesque and cuttingedge variety. It’s the slickest, wickedly wittiest, most delightfully
choreographed cabaret extravaganza of the year. Dress up and
come to the cabaret. Over 18s only.
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Following the fabulous success of We’ll Meet Again: The Farewell
Tour, produced by Dougie Chapman M.B.E. we are delighted
to present his latest creation, Bless ‘Em All. Enjoy an afternoon of
music, comedy and song with a healthy ‘dollop’ of nostalgia
mixed in.
Fri, 23 May, 7.30pm
Grumpy Old Women: Fifty Shades of Beige
By popular demand the Grumpies are back to knock some sense
into the nation. Perrier Award-winning comedian, writer and
original star of Grumpy Old Women Jenny Eclair will be joined by
fellow recruits Susie Blake (Mrs Brown’s Boys, BBC One;
Coronation Street, ITV1) and actress and singer Kate Robbins
(Where The Heart Is ITV1; Casualty, BBC One) in this brand
spanking new show.
Tickets: Band A - £20, Band B - £18
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Sat, 24 May, 7.30pm
City of Rochester Symphony Orchestra
Celebrate the life and works of William Shakespeare, with music
by a wide variety of European composers, including:
2nd suite by Berlioz ; Weber’s Oberon overture and Elgar’s
depiction of Falstaff. With such a variety of composers this will
undoubtedly be a splendid way to remember the world’s most
famous playwright.
Tickets: £16, concessions available
The Central Theatre
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Sat, 24 and Sun, 25 May, 7pm (3pm matinee on Sun)
Island Dance Academy presents
Dance Through the 70s
Taking you back to the days of glam rock and disco, not
forgetting the teenage heartthrobs Danny Osmond and Bay
City Rollers. Enjoy an evening of ballet, tap, modern, street
dance and musical theatre and re-live the decade of 70s music.
Tickets: £10, concessions available
The Brook Theatre
Fri, 6 Jun, 7.30pm
We Say Yeah
– Cliff Richard through the years
Celebrates the music and hits of Cliff Richard and the Shadows
in a night of music nostalgia which will delight all Cliff and the
Shads fans both young and young at heart. Hit sounds such as
Living Doll, Apache, We don’t talk any more, Move it, Carrie,
Wonderful Land and many more, will have you up on their feet
and dancing in the aisles.
Tickets: Band A - £17, Band B - £15.50
The Central Theatre
Sat, 7 Jun, 7.30pm
The Illegal Eagles
The Illegal Eagles have established themselves as, not only the
ultimate tribute to The Eagles, but as one of the foremost
authentic and talented theatrical experiences in the world.
Bringing you all the classic hits - Hotel California, Heart of the
Matter, Life in the Fast Lane, Tequila Sunrise and more. “The band were
flawless in their delivery both musically & vocally” – The Express
Tickets: Band A - £24.50, Band B - £22.50
The Central Theatre
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Thu, 12 Jun, 7.45pm
Laughing Boy Comedy Club
• Kevin McCarthy MC • Phil Nichol
• Mike Gunn • Paul F Taylor
With the best upcoming comedians, and
some old favourites too, Medway’s comedy
club promises to be a great night out.
With food offers available when booking.
Tickets: £11, comedy club mailing list members £10
The Brook Theatre
Sun, 15 Jun, 11.30am and 2.30pm
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Set in the vibrant tropical jungle of India and adapted from the
original Rudyard Kipling story, this production dramatises the
journey to maturity of Mowgli the man cub. Children can get
involved and be part of the play on the day through a lighthearted rehearsal before the show starts.
Tickets: £6 adults, £5 children, four for £20
The Brook Theatre
Fri, 20 Jun, 7.30pm
Superstars of Soul part two
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Experience an evening of super charged soul presented by some
of music’s finest. With Gino Washington, The Foundations and
Jaki Graham, it’s guaranteed to satisfy everyone’s personal
choices. Featuring non-stop hits such as - Baby Now That I’ve
Found You, Could It Be I’m Falling In Love, Que Sera Sera, Build Me
Up Buttercup, Ain’t Nobody, Water, Set Me Free and more.
Tickets: Band A - £19.50, Band B - £17.50
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The BBC Big Band featuring Clare Teal
BBC Jazz Vocalist of the Year award-winner, Clare Teal, joins the
internationally acclaimed BBC Big Band for a celebration of
the legendary leading ladies of the Big Band stage
including Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Doris Day,
Judy Garland, Peggy Lee and their contemporaries. Tickets: Band A - £23.50, Band B - £22.50, TLS special £5 off
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Truckstop Honeymoon
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Tue, 24 Jun, 8pm
Truckstop Honeymoon play tough, funny, hi-octane songs about
interstates, pinball arcades and true love. Katie Euliss pounds a
doghouse bass while Mike West punishes a banjo mercilessly.
Together they charm festival crowds and drive roadhouse
drinkers to the dance floor.
Tickets: £12, folk mailing list members £11
The Brook Theatre
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Wed, 25 Jun, 7.45pm
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Tickets: £6.50
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Fri, 27 Jun, 8pm
Cabaret Of Curiosities
Enthralling indoor circus, dancing, cheeky burlesque, music and
much more. These events are packed with colour and the
unexpected. Warning: adult content, not suitable for under 16s.
Tickets: £11, cabaret mailing list members £10
The Brook Theatre
Sat, 28 Jun, 7.30pm
An Audience with Pam Ayres
Funny and approachable, Pam Ayres’ poetry sounds simple, as
though dashed off, but this is deceptive. Her hair-trigger timing,
her eye for the detail of everyday life, and for the absurdity
therein, makes for an art that hides art.
Tickets: Band A - £19.50, Band B - £18
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Sun, 29 Jun, 11.30am and 2.30pm
Blunderbus presents
Hugless Douglas is a huggable, lovable young brown bear who
wakes up one morning in need of a hug. He tries to find the
perfect one, but none of them seem quite right. After all, there
are so many to choose from.
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Tickets: £6 adults, £5 children, four for £20
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The Brook Theatre: Old Town Hall, Chatham, Kent ME4 4SE
The Central Theatre: 170 High Street, Chatham, Kent ME4 4AS (ME4 4RG for sat navs)
• The box office is open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm
or until 15 minutes after curtain up on performance
nights. Doors open 30 minutes before curtain up.
• Tickets must be paid for in person, by phone, credit card
or by post within three days of reservation or
30 minutes before curtain up.
• Tickets should be considered non-exchangeable and
non-refundable and we advise customers to check their
tickets upon receipt.
• The Central and Brook Theatre reserve the right to
introduce, remove or alter special offers and discounts
without notice. Discounts can’t be applied retrospectively.
• Become a member of the Assisted Access Scheme and
buy an additional ticket for your assistant at half price.
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Laughing Boy Comedy Club
Let There Be Rock
Sally Morgan
Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
Ken Nicol & Becky Mills
Cabaret of Curiosities
Into The Beach
Sixties Gold
Swan Lake
Kentish Players Centenary Concert
Chaz & Dave
Lady Misery
Omid Djalili: Iranalomadingdong
Magic of Motown
Cabaret of Curiosities
Panto: Aladdin
• Wheelchair access and spaces are available at both
theatres. Please advise staff of your requirements when
booking. Access at The Brook Theatre by the electronic
platform on the front steps or via the ramped entrance
at Whiffens Avenue.
• A Minicom system is available at the box office on
01634 880969.
• An infra-red loop hearing system is fitted in the main
theatre at the Brook and you should collect a hearing
device from the box office.
• There’s also an infra-red system suitable for use either
through earphones, or via the T setting on your hearing
aid at The Central Theatre.
• Management reserves the right to refuse admission.
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Arts
There’s a mix of drama, dance, exhibitions, children’s workshops
and more for you to see and take part in.
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Dance for Life
50+ Dance
Stay fit and active, and help improve your
flexibility, mobility and co-ordination.
For all levels; beginners especially welcome.
£4 per class
Only £2 through GP Exercise Referral Scheme
Mondays, 28 Apr - 21 Jul
(no class 5 and 26 May), 1 - 2pm
St Thomas Church Hall, Rainham
Tuesdays, 22 Apr - 1 Jul
(no class 27 May), 10 - 11am
Thursdays, 24 Apr - 3 Jul, 7 - 8pm
(no class 29 May)
Adult Tap (beginners)
A fun and lively class to get your heart racing.
£38 for 10-week course.
The Brook Theatre
Hook Meadow Community Centre, Walderslade
Wednesdays, 23 Apr - 2 Jul
(no class 28 May), 9.30 - 10.30am
Thursdays 24 Apr - 3 Jul, 8.15 - 9.15pm
(no class 29 May)
St Thomas Church Hall, Rainham
Adult Ballet
Thursdays, 24 Apr - 10 Jul
(no class 22 and 29 May), 10.30 - 11.30am
Learn traditional techniques in a friendly
atmosphere. Beginners welcome.
Limited availability.
Strood Library Hall
Fridays, 25 Apr - 4 Jul
(no class 30 May), 2 - 3pm
Lordswood Healthy Living Centre
£38 for 10-week course
The Brook Theatre
New 50+ pilot dance classes
at new venues - for 5 weeks only.
Mondays, 2 to 30 Jun, 11am -12noon
Parkwood Community Centre
Tuesdays, 3 Jun to 1 Jul, 11.45am - 12.45pm
St Peters Church Hall, Rochester
Mondays, 21 Jul to 18 Aug, 11.30am - 12.30pm
All Saints Community Centre
in Luton and Wayfield
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For more information or to join the dance mailing list
phone 01634 338319 or email [email protected]
Advance booking essential
Time Lapsed (current one on page), Oil and graphite on
linen, Marissa Mardon 2014
Visitor Information Centre, 95 High St, Rochester ME1 1LX
Fri, 28 Mar to Sun, 1 Jun 2014
Sat, 10 May, 10.30am - 3.30pm
Time Lapsed
Painting vintage
photographs workshop
Marissa Mardon
Marissa takes her inspiration for Time Lapsed
from a creative fusion between painted
forms and traditional and historic contexts.
Using vintage photography as her starting
point, Mardon attempts to show the blurred
line between image construction and the
painting process of photo realism for which
she is best known. Time Lapsed presents a
body of work that is experimental in
approach and a move away from Mardon's
usual style. Her focus is on contrast and
form, light and shade. Her canvases are bare
in places, left partially raw revealing the
evidence of visible pencil marks and brush
strokes. A time lapse film captures and
reveals the process of her work, demonstrating
exactly how each brushstroke evolves onto
the canvas from beginning to end.
Thu, 27 Mar, 6.30 - 8.30pm
Opening reception
Refreshments provided.
Join Marissa for an informal gallery tour to
find out more about her work and inspiration.
Find inspiring locations and create your own
paintings and mixed media images from
historic and new photographs of Rochester*.
Suitable for adults and accompanied young
people over 13-years-old.
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Rochester Art Gallery and Craft Case
Arts
Ironmongers Lane 1903, Oil and graphite on linen, Marissa Mardon 2014
Sat, 24 May, 10.30am - 12.30pm or
1.30 - 3.30pm
Old Rochester photo treasure
hunt family workshops
Take part in a vintage photograph treasure
hunt in the High Street, then return to the
gallery to paint your own scene, inspired by
Marissa’s paintings and the local architecture.
Suitable for accompanied children over
6-years-old. If you can, please bring along a
camera/phone with you to all these workshops.*
*Any copies of old photographs you have are welcome
too but not essential.
For more information or to book email [email protected] or phone 01634 338319. Please
note we can only accept phone or emailed bookings up until midday the Friday before a workshop.
Advance booking essential
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Arts
Dance
Drama
Art
Theatre
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Spring break creative activities for under 18s from Medway Council’s Arts Development Team.
Mon, 7 to Fri, 11 April
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Cartoon and Comic Week
with Medway Libraries
Celebrate the countdown to this year’s Fuse
Medway Festival with this amazing week of
free workshops for all ages. See libraries
section on page 23 for full details.
Mon, 7 to Wed, 9 Apr, 2pm
Medway Council’s Arts Development Team is proud to
support a Rosemary Harris poetry theatre
production, presented by Half Moon in association
with Apples and Snakes and Nuffield.
One Way Ticket
– a spoken word theatre show on an
historic ship (8-12yrs)
Drawing on real-life stories, follow Jeannie,
Ronnie and other children of the 1950s as
they are sent by ship from children’s homes
to tough new lives in Australia. Includes
aftershow poetry and art workshops around
the ship. This production is supported by Arts
Council England.
Tickets: £2 each available from www.lv21.co.uk
Aboard Light Vessel 21, Gillingham Pier, Pier
Approach Rd, Gillingham, Kent ME7 1RX
Sun, 13 Apr, 1 and 3.30pm
Dizzy O’Dare Presents…
Kids’ Cabaret of Curiosities
– Easter Eggstravaganza
With special pre-show craft activities. For full
details and how to book, see page eight.
The Brook Theatre
Mon, 14 to Thu, 17 Apr, 10am - 4pm
Matilda (8-16yrs)
Four-day drama workshop. Create your own
version of this magical story with Theatre
Experience, inspired by the musical and Roald
Dahl’s book. Showcase at the end of the week.
£47
The Brook Theatre
Tue, 15 Apr, 10am - 3.30pm
Grease(8-16yrs)
One-day dance workshop. Learn rock ‘n’ roll
routines with Jay and dress up for a showcase
for family and friends at the end of the day.
£14
The Brook Theatre
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For information phone 01634 338319 / email [email protected]
For booking forms phone – 01634 338338 / email [email protected]
or download from www.enjoymedway.co.uk
= Advance booking essential
Fuse Parade Maker project
(11-18yrs)
A free three-day puppet workshop. Play on
Words invites you to work with West End
professionals from shows such as Warhorse
and master puppeteers from Hollywood
blockbusters, to make your own beautiful
giant puppets to use in the Fuse Festival
Parade in Gillingham, on Fri, 13 Jun from
4pm. (Participants must be available for
workshop and parade).
Sun, 8 Jun, 11am - 4pm
(stay for as long
as you like)
Arts
Wed, 28 to Fri, 30 May, 10am - 4pm
Parade Maker
drop-in
The Parade-Maker team will be running
free drop-in workshops for people of all
ages. All children must be accompanied by
an adult.
Sun Pier House, Sun Wharf, Medway Street,
Chatham
For more information on this exciting new creative centre,
visit www.sunpierhouse.co.uk
This project is funded by Fuse Medway
Festival, the annual free outdoor arts festival
happening across Medway from Fri, 13 to
Sun, 15 June. www.fusefestival.org.uk
Arts Team term-time classes
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The Brook Theatre
With Play On Words Theatre Company
Saturdays, 26 Apr to 5 Jul, 4 - 5.30pm
(no class 31 May)
Fridays, 25 Apr to 4 Jul, 7 - 9pm
(no class 30 May)
Young People’s Musical
Theatre (9-18yrs)
Play On Words – Young
Actors’ Studio (18-25yrs)
Learn songs and dances from your favourite
West End and Hollywood musicals. Improve
your vocal technique and drama skills and
create your very own performances.
Perfect for those who have outgrown their
Youth Theatre, but still want something
creative to do. Valuable experience for those
applying for performing arts courses at
college or university, but equally suited to
newcomers who want to learn.
Cost: £38.50 for 10-week term
Wednesdays, 23 Apr to 2 Jul, 7 - 9pm
(no class 28 May)
Cost: £44 for 10-week term
Brook Youth Theatre (13-18yrs)
Please note - the summer term ends with a special Gala
Evening on Sat, 5 July with an opportunity for all three
groups to perform. You will need to be available for extra
rehearsals on Fri, 4 July and during the day on Sat, 5 July.
Booking opens for new participants from Sat, 22 Mar.
Designed for older teens, work with
professional actors to explore plays,
improvisation, scripted drama, songs and
movement, but most of all have fun.
The Brook Theatre
Cost: £44 for 10-week term
For information phone 01634 338319 / email [email protected]
For booking forms phone – 01634 338338 / email [email protected]
or download from www.enjoymedway.co.uk
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Libraries
01634 337799
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Find out what exciting events and activities are going on at your library.
Regular events for
children and families
Medway libraries run regular events for
children of all ages. To find out where and
when these events are happening, visit
www.medway.gov.uk/libraries or phone
your local library.
• Baby bounce and rhyme
Babies can enjoy knee bouncing
and nursery rhymes.
• Toddler shake and boogie
Rhymes, songs and movement
for pre-schoolers.
• Pop in and play
Parents and children drop-in to meet,
chat and play.
• Storytime
Stories and rhymes for pre-schoolers.
• Teatime storytime (3-8yrs)
After school storytime.
• Chatterbooks (8-12yrs)
Readers’ groups.
• Homework clubs
Drop-in homework help for all ages.
Writing a new chapter in library lending
eBooks and eAudiobooks
now available to download.
Medway library card holders can borrow
and download digital media anytime,
anywhere, free of charge. Titles can be
enjoyed immediately or transferred to a
variety of devices and will automatically
expire at the end of the lending period;
meaning no late fees.
For more information and to begin
using the service visit
www.medway.gov.uk/libraries
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Libraries
Special events - children and families
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01634 337799
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Libraries
Tue, 8 Apr, 2 - 3pm
Wild Easter bonnets (4-10yrs)
Stories and craft.
Strood Library
Tue, 8 Apr, 2.30 - 3.30pm
Rockin’ chick Easter cards
(Under 4’s)
Stories and craft.
Thu, 3 and 17 Apr; 1 and 15 May,
3.45 - 5.45pm
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War gaming club (over 10yrs)
Suitable for all abilities. Bring along any figures
you already have and prepare to battle.
Hoo Library
Tue, 8 Apr, 2.15 - 3pm
Easter craft eggcitement
(3-8yrs)
Strood Library
Stories and craft.
Twydall Library
Easter
(3-8yrs)
Stories and craft.
Mon, 7 Apr, 10.30 - 11.30am
Chatham Library,
Community Hub Chatham
Thu, 10 Apr, 2.30 - 3.15pm
01634 337799
Cuxton Library
Thu, 17 Apr, 11 - 11.45am
Lordswood Library
Mon, 7 Apr, 4 - 4.45pm
The Big Easter bird
Stories and craft
Gillingham Library,
Community Hub Gillingham
(3-8yrs)
Eggstravaganza Easter (3-8yrs)
Stories and craft.
Wed, 9 Apr, 2 - 3pm
Walderslade Hook Meadow Library
Fri, 11 Apr, 2 - 3pm
Walderslade Village Library
Thu, 10 Apr, 11am - 12noon
Easter basket (3-8yrs)
Stories and craft.
Lordswood Library
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Easter bunny (3-8yrs)
Stories and craft.
Thomas Aveling School and
Community Library
Thu, 17 Apr, 3.45 - 4.30pm
Libraries
Thu, 10 Apr, 3.45 - 4.30pm
Easter eggs (3-8yrs)
Fri, 11 Apr, 3.30 - 4.30pm
Stories and craft.
Spring is here! (4-10yrs)
Thomas Aveling School
and Community Library
Stories and craft
Hempstead Library
Tue, 15 Apr, 2.15 - 3pm
That’s eggsertainment (4-10yrs)
Activities and craft.
Rainham library
Stories and craft
Hoo Library
Tue, 15 Apr, 2 - 3pm
Mad Hatters Easter tea
party (4-10yrs)
Games and stories.
Strood Library
Thu, 17 Apr, 3.45 - 4.30pm
Easter basket (3-8yrs)
Stories and craft
Luton Library
Sat, 19 Apr, 10.30am - 12noon
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Easter (Under 8s)
Thu, 17 Apr, 2.30 - 3.30pm
St. George’s Day crafts (4-10yrs)
Stories and craft.
Easter bunny (3-8yrs)
Stories and craft.
Rochester Library,
Community Hub Rochester
Gillingham Library, Community Hub
Gillingham
Tue, 27 May, 2.15 - 3pm
Dinosaur door hangers (Under 8s)
Stories and craft.
Thu, 17 Apr, 10.30 – 11.30am
Eggstravaganza Easter (3-8yrs)
Stories and craft.
Wigmore Library
01634 337799
Tue, 15 Apr, 10.30 - 11.30am
Hoo Library
Tue, 27 May, 2 - 3pm
A date with dinosaurs (4-10yrs)
Stories and craft.
Strood Library
Tue, 27 May, 2.15 - 3pm
Crafty dinosaur fun (3-8yrs)
Stories and craft.
Twydall Library
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Wed, 28 May, 2 - 3pm
Thu, 29 May, 3.45 - 4.30pm
Mighty munching
dinosaurs (3-8yrs)
Roaring dinosaur (3-8yrs)
Stories and craft.
Stories and craft.
Luton Library
Walderslade Hook Meadow Library
Thu, 29 May, 10:30 - 11:30am
Mighty munching dinosaurs
(3-8yrs)
Stories and craft.
Wigmore Library
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Fri, 30 May, 2.30 - 3.30pm
Stomping dinosaurs (4-10yrs)
Dinosaurs (3-8yrs)
Stories and craft.
Wed, 28 May, 2 - 3pm
Stories and craft.
Chatham Library,
Community Hub Chatham
Rochester Library,
Community Hub Rochester
Fri, 30 May, 2.15 - 3pm
Thu, 29 May, 2.30 - 3.15pm
We’re going on
a dinosaur hunt (3-8yrs)
Cuxton Library
Stories and craft.
Rainham Library
01634 337799
Thu, 29 May, 11 - 11.45am
Dastardly dinosaurs (3-8yrs)
Stories and craft.
Fri, 30 May, 2 - 3pm
Lordswood Library
Mighty munching
dinosaurs (3-8yrs)
Thu, 29 May, 2.15 - 3.15pm
Stories and craft.
Invasion of the dinosaurs
(4-10yrs)
Stories and craft.
Gillingham Library,
Community Hub Gillingham
Walderslade Village Library
Fri, 30 May,
3.30 - 4.30pm
Robots
(4-10yrs)
Thu, 29 May, 3.45 - 4.30pm
Stories and craft.
My pet Stegosaurus (3-8yrs)
Hempstead Library
Stories and craft.
Thomas Aveling School and
Community Library
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Mon, 7 Apr, 7.30pm
ARGH! The ups and downs
of life as a comic book
creator
A talk by Tim Quinn from Marvel Comics.
A nostalgic and hilarious evening of comic
book history. Suitable for all comic
enthusiasts young and old. (part of cartoon
and comic week).
Rochester Library,
Community Hub Rochester
Thu, 17 Apr – Tue, 17 Jun,
usual opening hours
Verses and extracts
- 80 years on
Linocuts and writings exhibition about
Rochester by Students of Medway School of
Arts and Crafts in 1934, celebrating 80 years
of art, craft and design education in Rochester.
Medway Archives and Local Studies Centre
Sat, 3 May, 10.30am - 12noon
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Cycle the
road to Rio
Thu, 10 to Sat, 12 Apr,
usual opening hours
Rainham Library
Mon, 14 to Wed, 16 Apr,
usual opening hours
Gillingham Library, Community Hub Gillingham
Thu, 24 to Sat, 26 Apr,
usual opening hours
Chatham Library, Community Hub Chatham
Thu, 1 to Sat, 3 May,
usual opening hours
Rochester Library, Community Hub Rochester
£2 per gift
Cuxton Library
Tue, 13 May, 7.30pm
Richard the Third
- A bloody tyrant?
A talk by Dr Phil Stone, Chairman of the
Richard III Society. The society has been
working since 1924 to secure a more balanced
assessment of the king and to support
research into his life and times.
Chatham Library,
Community Hub Chatham
01634 337799
Hop onto a static bike and start pedalling.
Cycle as far as you want - every mile counts
towards the 7,500 miles, from Medway
to Rio. Cycle computers will calculate your
mileage and the combined total across
Medway. Organised by the Medway Sport
Team for the Medway Big Ride.
www.medway.gov.uk/bigride
Make a wonderful aromatherapy gift for your
favourite person. An introduction to
aromatherapy oils and how to mix them.
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Aromatherapy workshop
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Libraries
Special events - adults
Thu, 29 May, 7.30pm
James Aitcheson
A talk by James Aitcheson,
author of medieval historical
novels, set amidst the chaos of
the Norman Conquest. Every
attendee will get a buy one ticket get one
free voucher for Rochester Castle. James’ books
including his latest title, Knights of the Hawk,
will be available to buy and sign on the night.
Gillingham Library,
Community Hub Gillingham
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Libraries
Regular events for adults
There are lots of regular groups, classes and activities for adults at libraries throughout
Medway. To find out which events are in each library visit www.medway.gov.uk/libraries
or phone your local library.
• Hempstead Family History group
Get help researching your family history.
01634 337799
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• Hard-of-hearing readers’ group
For people with impaired hearing who
enjoy talking about books.
Wednesdays, 6.30pm
Learning English as a
second language
(ESOL course)
Chatham Library,
Community Hub Chatham
• Kent Family History Society
Help with family tree and
genealogy research.
• Knit and natter
Bring your knitting and enjoy a chat.
• Knitting for charity
For anyone who enjoys knitting or
wants to learn. Needles and wool
available if required.
Thursdays, 3 - 5pm
24 Apr to 22 May
Internet and email
Phone: 01634 338400
£73 (concessions £53)
Luton Library
• New to computers
Free one-hour introduction sessions
available in all libraries on request.
• Poetry readers’ group
For people who love to read and
discuss poetry.
• Readers’ groups
For people who love to read and want
to discuss books with others.
• Visually impaired readers’ group
For visually impaired people who listen to
talking books and enjoy discussing them.
Library contact details
For opening times visit www.medway.gov.uk/libraries or phone 01634 337799.
Medway Mobile Library For routes and times visit www.medway.gov.uk/libraries
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@medwaylibraries
Medway Archives and Local Studies Centre, Strood
01634 332714
[email protected]
www.medway.gov.uk/archives
medwayarchivesandlocalstudies
= Advance booking essential
Outdoors
If indoor activities are not for you then have a look at what's going on
at our parks and open spaces.
Tue, 8 Apr, 10am - 12noon
Litter pick
Orienteering Family Fun
Meet at Medway Road entrance to the Lower
Lines Park, next to MidKent College,
Gillingham. Bring gloves and a black bag.
Make sure you’re holding the map the
right way up as you test your map reading
skills around the park. Suitable for families
and groups.
07976 969912
Lower Lines, Gillingham
£2 per person. 01634 337432
Riverside Country Park
Sun, 6 Apr, 11am - 1pm
Litter pick
Thu, 10 Apr, 10.30am - 12noon;
Tue, 26 May, 10am - 12noon
Have fun, get healthy and help Broomhill
keep its Green Flag Status and increase its
South East in Bloom status to Outstanding.
Family Birdwatching
www.friendsofbroomhill.org.uk
phone 01634 718231 or email
[email protected]
Broomhill Park, Strood
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Sat, 5 April and 3 May, 10 - 11am
A birdwatching experience for the whole
family. Learn what birds and other wildlife call
the country park’s woodlands and grasslands
their home. No experience necessary. Suitable
for adults and accompanied children.
£3 per person. 01634 338191
Capstone Farm Country Park
Volunteer Task Day
Come and help out at the country park for
the day. It is an ideal opportunity to learn
about the country park’s management
and to meet new people. Refreshments will
be provided.
Sun, 6 Apr and 4 May, 10am - 2pm
01634 337432
Riverside Country Park
Sun, 13 Apr and 11 May, 10am - 2pm
01634 338191
Capstone Country Park
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Outdoors
Mini-Beast Hunt
Wed, 16 Apr, 10am – 12noon or 1pm - 3pm
(Pond Dipping and Sweep Netting)
Find out what lives in the pond and
wildflower meadows at Riverside from pond
snails to crickets you will be surprised what
you find. Suitable for accompanied children
aged five to 12-years-old.
£3 per child. 01634 337432
Wed, 9 Apr and Wed, 27 May,
10am - 12pm or 1 - 3pm
Learn the basics of fishing at Capstone with
our park rangers. Aimed at beginners and
those wanting to improve. All equipment
and bait will be supplied. Suitable for
accompanied children aged eight to
12-years-old.
£11 per child. 01634 338191
Capstone Farm Country Park
Riverside Country Park
Thu, 10 Apr, 10am - 12pm or 1 - 3pm
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Beginners Fishing for
Children
Capstone Farm Country Park
Wed, 16 Apr, 10am - 12noon
Choose from either a 10am or 11am start
Flying Fish
Easter Bunny Hunt
Track the bunny through the park with a fun
quiz trail. There will be a small prize for every
child who enters. Suitable for accompanied
children aged four to 12-years-old.
Have you ever seen a fish fly? Well, now is your
chance to make it happen. Design and create
your very own flying fish and test it out on the
Riverside breeze. Suitable for accompanied
children aged four to 12-years-old.
£3 per child 01634 337432
Riverside Country Park
Tue, 15 Apr, 10am to 1pm. Choose from
either a 10am, 11am or 12pm start
Sat, 19 Apr and 17 May, 10am - 12noon
£3 per child. 01634 337432
Riverside Country Park
Task day
Thu, 17 Apr, 10am - 1pm. Choose from
either a 10am, 11am or 12noon start
Friends of Rede Common carry out regular
task days to look after the last piece of
countryside in Strood.
£3 per child. 01634 338191
Capstone Farm Country Park
[email protected]
Rede Common, Strood
Sun, 20 Apr and 18 May, 10am - 1pm
Task day
Friends of Grain Coastal Park look after this
coastal section of grain on behalf of the
Parish Council. Regular task days are held to
carry out maintenance and management
to the park.
[email protected]
Grain Coastal Park, Isle of Grain
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Outdoors
Sat, 26 Apr, 10am - 2pm
Beginners Bushcraft for Adults
An introduction to bushcraft skills and
techniques with the park rangers including
fire building, mallet making and cooking on
an open fire.
£11 per person 01634 338191
Capstone Farm Country Park
Sat, 3 May, 11am - 3pm
11am – 12noon (classroom based),
1 - 3pm (field based)
This introductory course will help you
identify the most common birds seen or
heard during the spring along the estuary.
No experience necessary.
£5 per person. 01634 337432
Riverside Country Park
Beginners Fishing for
Children
Learn the basics of fishing at Capstone with
our park rangers. Aimed at beginners and
those wanting to improve. All equipment and
bait will be supplied. Suitable for accompanied
children aged eight to 12-years-old.
£11 per child. 01634 338191
Capstone Farm Country Park
Sat, 10 May, 2 - 4pm
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Beginners Birdwatching for
Adults (spring)
Wed, 27 May, 10am - 12pm or 1 - 3pm.
Thu, 28 May, 10am - 2pm
Bugs Life event
Friends of The Vines, in partnership with Kent
Wildlife Trust, are offering the chance to
discover what mini-beasts are in and around
The Vines, including the opportunity to make
your own mini-beast box to take home.
Suitable for children aged three to 12-years-old.
[email protected]
The Vines, Rochester
Family Bushcraft Day
A day where the whole family can learn the
basics of bushcraft. From fire lighting to
den building to whistle making, there will be
something for everyone. No experience
necessary. Suitable for adults and
accompanied children.
£11 per person. 01634 338191
Capstone Farm Country Park
Wed, 14 May, 7 - 8.30pm
Open meeting
Thu, 28 May, 10am - 12pm
Choose from either a 10am or 11am start
The Medway Urban Parks and Green Spaces
Forum meets quarterly as a networking
opportunity for the park and green space
groups that operate in Medway.
Things with Wings
01634 338191
Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham
Whether it’s a bird, a dragonfly or a butterfly,
there is a whole host of creatures that may
fly past you during your visit to the country
park. Create your favourite winged animal at
this arts and craft activity session.
£3 per child. 01634 337432
Riverside Country Park
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Castle
CONCERTS
16 - 19 JULY
ROCHESTER
CASTLE GARDENS
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www.thecastleconcerts.co.uk
Box Office:
Office: 01634
01634 338338
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