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Battle of Medway

JD Davies author talk

Adam Newton

2 Jun to 27 Aug, Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm, Sun, 10.30am-5pm

Of Fireships & Iron Five Medway-based artists (Lily Dudley, Laura Dunnage, Heather Haythornthwaite, Xtina Lamb and Adam Newton), all pushing the boundaries of contemporary printmaking will be showing new work. The artists have drawn inspiration from the Guildhall Museum’s collection of 18th century Dutch prints to create responses in a range of printed forms.

Visitors will experience sculptural pieces and installations using historic found objects, printed ceramics, hybrid images on sailcloth, tactile surfaces, printing on and with iron.

Some incorporating the original archival images. Meet the artists at the opening reception on Thu, 1 Jun 6.30-8.30pm.

Rochester Art Gallery and Craft Case and Rochester Cathedral

Thu, 8 Jun, around 11am

Arrival of Dutch Sailing yachts Over 100 visiting Dutch yachts arrive for the festival. Salute sail by Upnor Castle. Fleet to include some interesting vessels including the Morgenster, the Iris, the Urania and the George Stephenson.

River Medway near Upnor Castle

The Dutch may have raided the Medway, but why did the two countries go to war?

Historian and author J D Davies explores the reasons, and also talks about his acclaimed series of naval fiction set during the wars the Journals of Matthew Quinton. His latest title, The Devil Upon the Wave, set against the backdrop of the Dutch attack on the Medway, is being published in the summer.

Gillingham Library, Community Hub Gillingham

Painting the Battle of Medway: Illustrated talk by artist Kevin Clarkson

Battle of Medway trail

Local artist Kevin Clarkson gives a talk about how he meticulously researched the Battle of Medway to create several new paintings of the events at Upnor in 1667 for our anniversary commemorations this year.

Tickets: £3 (available from the museum) This activity is supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund.

Guildhall Museum, Rochester

Stories and crafts with Samuel Squeak (under 8s) Sat, 10 Jun 11-11.45am Chatham Library, Community Hub Chatham

Sat, 10 Jun, 2.15-3pm Gillingham Library, Community Hub Gillingham

Battle of Medway Sports Festival

Sat, 17 Jun, 11-11.45am

Fri, 9 Jun, 2pm British Army v Dutch Navy football match Free spectator admission.

Strood Library, Community Hub Strood

Garrison Football Ground, Gillingham

Hear how Samuel Squeaks escaped the plague and ended up in Medway 350 years ago – you will also meet him in person.

A story telling session mixed with arts and crafts – not to be missed.

Sat, 10 Jun, 3pm London GD Handball Club v HV KRAS/ Voldendam International men’s handball Free spectator admission. Stay on and watch England v Scotland play football in a World Cup qualifier on a big screen at 5pm.

Sat, 17 Jun, 2.15-3pm Rochester Library, Community Hub Rochester

Take part in our trail around the museum based on the Battle of Medway exhibition for a chance to win a small prize.

80p per child, free entry to the museum Guildhall Museum, Rochester

Battle of Medway family crafts • Tue, 25 Aug, Thu, 27 Aug, Fri, 28 Aug Make a Soldier • Tue, 1 Aug, Thu, 3 Aug & Fri, 4 Aug Make a Royal Charles Ship • Tue, 8 Aug, Thu, 10 Aug, & Fri, 11 Aug Make a Mini Masterpiece • Tue, 15 Aug, Thu, 17 Aug & Fri, 18 Aug Build your own Fort • Tue, 22 Aug, Thu, 24 Aug & Fri, 25 Aug Make your own Headlines • Tue, 29 Aug, Thu, 31 Aug & Fri, 1 Sept Decorate a Cannonball Family craft activities based around our ‘Journey to Chatham’ exhibition, featuring Dutch newspaper reports of the battle and the construction plans for the new fort at Sheerness. Children must be accompanied by an adult. All activities are 10.30am-3.30pm.

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Thu, 8 Jun, 7.30pm

Sat, 22 Jul – Sun, 3 Sept, 10am-5pm

Battle of Medway

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Thu, 15 Jun, 7.30pm

80p per child, free entry to the museum Guildhall Museum, Rochester

Medway Park

Sat, 17 Jun Sat, 10 and Sun, 11 Jun, 10am-5pm

The Dutch are coming!

Step back in time to 1667 with living history events and activities telling the story of the Dutch Raid, plus a reenactment of the historic battle. Normal castle admission applies.

Upnor Castle

Medway in Flames An amazing one-off show over the River Medway, with Upnor Castle as a backdrop with fireworks and pyrotechnics to tell the story. There will be entertainment and activities for all the family from 2pm, including live music, food and drink stalls, water sport activities, dog water displays, a river pageant sail past, jet ski demonstrations plus much more. All of this will lead up to the late evening spectacular.

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Battle of Medway

Sat, 22 Jul to Sun, 3 Sep, 10am-6pm (last admission 5.15pm)

Workshop with Wendy Daws

Battle of Medway Trail

Join our drop-in artist-led session; crafts will be based around our ‘Journey to Chatham’ exhibition, part of the Battle of Medway commemorations. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Take part in our trail around the castle looking for clues to find out what happened at Upnor Castle during the Battle of Medway for a chance to win a small prize.

Free (unless stated), plus admission fee.

These activities are kindly supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund.

Upnor Castle

Tue, 13 Jun, 10am-12noon and 2-4pm Painting the Battle of Medway Artist Kevin Clarkson researched the Battle of Medway to create several new paintings.

Join him for a masterclass on how he constructed the ships (10am-12noon) in his paintings, and their setting (2-4pm).

Mon 21 Aug & Wed 30 Aug, 10.30am to 3.30pm Join Kevin on site to draw your own Battle of Medway masterpiece.

Wed, 14 Jun, 10.30-11.30am 3D Battle of Medway Join designers from MIRU3D to learn how a 3D model of Upnor Castle was created.

Sun, 2 Jul, Sun, 23 Jul, Fri, 4, 11, 18, 25 Aug, Sun, 27 Aug, Sat, 9 Sept & Sun, 10 Sept, 11am, 1pm & 3pm Meet a Battle of Medway Soldier Actors from Play On Words Theatre Company introduce you to their soldier stationed at the castle during the Battle of Medway. Join him on a tour as he explains what life was like in 1667.

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Mon, 24 July to Sun, 3 Sept

Open top tour bus New for 2017, commemorating the Battle of Medway.

Discover the historic accounts of the 1667 Dutch raid from the diaries of Samuel Pepys and John Evelyn, plus enjoy the many attractions Medway has to offer. Simply hop-on and hop-off.

80p per child, plus admission fee.

Upnor Castle

Prices: £3.75 adults / £2.50 OAPs and under 16s Visit: medway.gov.uk/tourbus for more information

Battle of Medway Family activities and crafts at Upnor Castle Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Mon, 24 Jul, 10.30am-3.30pm Foam stamp printing Join local artist Xtina Lamb for a special drop-in session to design your own Battle of Medway inspired artwork.

Wed, 26 Jul, Wed, 2 Aug, 10.30am-3.30pm Decorate a cannonball Join our hands-on family craft activity to decorate your own cannonball – get ready to fire it at the Dutch!

Fri, 9, Sat, 10, Sun, 11 June, 10am-5pm

Rochester Dickens Festival Welcome to a weekend of colourful celebration, enlightening entertainment and Dickensian discovery, as we honour one of England’s greatest writers. From costumed parades and street acts to readings and a fair, Rochester will be awash with entertainment. medway.gov.uk/dickensfestival Rochester

Mon, 12 Jun & Fri, 28 Jul, 10.30am-3.30pm (date tbc, check enjoymedway.co.uk) Knitting the Battle of Medway Join artist Dan Pilcher to knit your own Battle of Medway inspired design, linked to artwork currently on display in the Upper Magazine.

Mon, 31, Jul, 10.30am-3.30pm Design your own badge or magnet Join local artist Xtina Lamb for a special drop-in session to design your own Battle of Medway inspired artwork to print onto a badge or magnet.

Fri, 1 Sep, 10.30am-3.30pm Draw a mini masterpiece Join our hands-on family craft activity to draw your own mini masterpiece inspired by the Battle of Medway.

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£2 per child, free entry to the museum Guildhall Museum, Rochester

Share in the wonderful array of events that are on in Medway.

Festivals & events

Wed, 26 Jul, Wed, 2 Aug, 9 Aug, 16 Aug, 23 Aug, 30 Aug, 10.30am-3.30pm

Sat, 24 June, 11am-5pm

Armed Forces Day Come and support our service men and women during this celebration of all they do. Attractions including a military and Veterans Parade, Drumhead Service, and Beating Retreat Finale, have-a-go displays, helicopters fly-in, funfair and more. medway.gov.uk/armedforcesday Great Lines Heritage Park, Gillingham

Sat, 17 June, 11am-2pm

The Medway Big Ride Our family cycling festival returns with new guided group rides from cycle route locations across Medway converging on Medway Park for a fun festival of children’s track races, cycling activities and an appearance from Peppa Pig. Plus Evans Sportive rides for more experienced riders.

Free souvenir t-shirt and medal. medway.gov.uk/bigride Medway Park

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Festivals & events

• Tue, 11 July and Thu, 13 July: Craig David SOLD OUT • Wed, 12 July: Wet Wet Wet • Fri, 14 July: The Magic of Motown • Sat, 15 July: Proms Get up close to your favourite artists at our music extravaganza set in the grounds of Rochester Castle.

The Central and The Brook Theatres provide an exciting programme of performances this season. //thecentralandbrooktheatres thecentralandbrooktheatres Theatre Loyalty Scheme member discount

Community hire

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Castle Concerts

Professional hire

Tickets/prices: thecastleconcerts.co.uk or 01634 338338.

Sat, 10 June, 7.30pm

Rochester Castle Gardens

The Sensational 60's Experience Fri, 21 July from 5pm Join thousands of runners on a one-mile fun run around Rochester as we celebrate 10 years of the Medway Mile.

Includes free sporting fun, elite race, mascot race, live entertainment and fireworks finale.

Booking recommended: medway.gov.uk/medwaymile Rochester Castle Gardens

Sat, 12 & Sun, 13 Aug, 10am to 5pm

Medieval Merriment Come down to the castle to experience life in medieval times. Walk around the Medieval Siege Society living history camp, and watch in awe as the Trebuchet Siege engine is fired! There will be trader’s stalls, refreshments and children’s crafts too.

Rochester Castle Gardens

Tickets: Band A £28.50, Band B £27.00 The Central Theatre

Sun, 11 June, 11.30am and 2.30pm Sundays Blunderbus Theatre Company presents: atarTe for kid s he Br

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Dogs Don’t Do Ballet

This fabulous feel-good show features music, songs, handcrafted puppets and Biff, the ballet-dancing dog. This new story for ages 3+ tells the tale of a small dog with big dreams.

Tickets: £7, under 16s £5.50, 4 tickets £22 The Brook Theatre

Wed, 14 June – Sat, 17 June 7.30pm Kentish Players Presents:

Will Adams Festival Celebrate the life and legacy of Will Adams - the first-ever Englishman to travel to Japan. From Tudor England and maritime history to Japanese culture in the 17th and the 21st century. Lots to see and do, including Taiko Meantime Drumming, martial arts, living history and story telling.

Gillingham Park

Sun, 24 Sept, 11am-4pm

Capstone Festival A celebration of outdoor pursuits. There will be something for all ages to enjoy, including line dancing, scouting activities, a craft tent, land hovercraft rides, climbing wall and country band, as well as kite and mountain bike displays.

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Two con men, a beautiful woman and the elite of the French Riviera collide in this sexy, hysterical comedy. Featuring a delightfully jazzy score, the Kentish Players promise highjinks, sophisticated suave with a good dash of mischief.

Tickets: Wed and Thu: £14.50, concessions available; Fri and Sat: £16.50, concessions available The Central Theatre

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Dirty Rotten Scoundrels – The Musical Sat, 9 Sept

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Medway Mile – 10th anniversary

Returning by huge popular demand, for one night only, nonstop 60’s nostalgia. Seven legendary names take to the stage and deliver to you a night never to be forgotten. With the definite feel good factor, this is the must see 60’s show of 2017.

Sat, 17 June, 7.30pm

The Opera Boys in Concert Leading men from London’s West End combine in a powerhouse of vocal harmony to deliver a stunning blend of music ranging from opera to pop, and everything in between.

Tickets: £19.50 The Brook Theatre

Take comfort in booking your tickets without paying those extra fees.

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Theatres

Sun, 25 June, 4pm Dream Academy presents:

A Decade of Dance

Fantastic Films

A showcase for all students from 2½ to 18 years and an exciting array of various styles of dance including ballet, modern and tap.

Rochester School of Dance are a local, independent dance school and their lessons follow the prestigious ISTD syllabus.

A show for all the family where you can support your local community. They pride themselves on being an inclusive school for 3 to 15-year-olds and do their best to accommodate pupils with a variety of disabilities and special educational needs.

Afternoon film treat

Bullitt (1968) After a witness in his protection is killed, a San Francisco cop is determined to find the man responsible. Refreshments available in the Sandwich Cellar from 1.30pm.

Tickets: £5 in advance, £5.50 on the door, £4.50 by booking three films or more.

The Central Theatre

Sat, 1 Jul, 7pm, Sun, 2 Jul, 2pm

Dancing 9 to 5 Sit back and enjoy various dance styles. This show consists of performers from three-year-olds to adults with amazing costumes and talented dancers, you will be in for a treat.

Tickets: £10 The Brook Theatre

Thu, 22 June, 7.30pm

Tue, 4 Jul, 2pm Neil Sands presents:

Let's Hang On, the music of Frankie Valli and

Music & Memories

The Four Seasons

Neil Sands and his wonderful West End cast are back with a brand new production for 2017.

Take a step back in time with an anthology of classic hits including Grease, December 1963 Oh What a Night!, Sherry, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Beggin and many more.

Tickets: Band A £23.50, Band B £21.50 The Central Theatre

Tickets: Band A: £12.50, Band B: £10.50, concessions available for seniors The Central Theatre

Wed, 5 Jul, 8pm Fri, 23 & Sat, 24 June, 7.30pm Lana Lambert School of Dance presents:

Step it up Prepare to be dazzled as the students entertain you with fancy footwork with great music from popular shows and movies and other great tunes that will make you want to get up and dance.

Russell Brand: Re:Birth Following a series of sold-out preview shows, Russell Brand has announced a new stand-up tour, RE:BIRTH and Chatham’s Central Theatre can’t wait to have him! The Telegraph is calling it “one of the most impressive sights of the comedy year”!

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Tue, 20 June, 2.30pm Afternoon Film Treat presents:

Tickets: £12, concessions available The Brook Theatre

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Tickets: £8, concessions available The Brook Theatre

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Sun, 18 June, 2.30pm & 6pm Rochester School of Dance presents:

Tickets: £27.50 The Central Theatre

Sat, 24 June, 7.30pm

Fri, 7 Jul, 7.30pm Cosson's School of Performing Arts presents:

The Illegal Eagles

The Shakespeare Revue

This seasoned group of talented musicians are true Eagles fans at heart. Their impressive mastery of the Eagles distinctive sound has made them one of the most sought after shows of their kind in the world.

This hilarious musical comedy is packed full of sketches and songs from the likes of Victoria Wood, Alan Bennett, Sondheim and Stephen Fry. You don’t have to be a scholar to enjoy this masterpiece. See Shakespeare as you've never seen him before!

Tickets: Band A £25, Band B £23 The Central Theatre

Tickets: £15 The Brook Theatre

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The Scarecrows' Wedding This truly heart-warming adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s new bestselling book is bursting at the seams with Scamp Theatre’s inimitable style (Stick Man, Tiddler & Other Terrific Tales, Pirate Gran) and promises wit, drama and wedding bells.

Tickets: Band A £12.50, Band B £11, concessions available for children. Family of four ticket £42 The Central Theatre

Wed, 12 Jul, 7.45pm

In The Mood 4 New Beginnings

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Tickets: £6.50, concessions available The Brook Theatre

Mon, 24 and Tue, 25 Jul, 7pm Starquest & Jackie Lynn Dance Studios presents:

Hollywood Nights An exciting and spectacular evening of entertainment with a Hollywood theme.

Tickets: £10 The Brook Theatre

Sat, 9 Sept, 7.45pm Fri, 14 Jul, 7pm Buxton Dance & Drama Studios presents:

A Take From The Movies Enjoy a musical evening of entertainment from our fabulous students aged 2½ to adults. Dance and sing to keep your toes tapping, hands clapping and provoke same memories from the movies. A great variety of styles and tones to suit all.

Afternoon film treat

Tue, 18 Jul, 2.30pm Afternoon Film Treat presents:

Thoroughly Modern Millie (PG, 1967) In this madcap musical set in 1920s New York, two young women seek excitement - they certainly find it but not in the way they expected. Refreshments available in the Sandwich Cellar from 1.30pm.

Tickets: £5 in advance, £5.50 on the door, £4.50 by booking three films or more.

The Central Theatre

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: theatres@medway.gov.uk

performed by Lonnie Donegan Jnr Lonnie Donegan dominated the UK music scene in the fifties.

His first big hit, the iconic song Rock Island Line inspired a new generation of musicians and gave rise to British pop music.

Today Lonnie Jnr celebrates the 60th anniversary of Rock Island Line, performing his father’s best loved hits. This show guarantees a night of nostalgia and fun.

Tickets: £20, concessions available The Brook Theatre

Sun, 10 Sept, 7.30pm

Heather Small: How Can I Love You More Tour After over 11 million record sales plus Brit & Mercury Music awards, Heather Small is embarking on her nationwide How Can I love You More Tour, which will be a 25th Anniversary Celebration of the music of Heather Small & M People, featuring all the hits – Moving On Up, One Night in Heaven, Search For A Hero and of course the anthemic Proud.

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60th Anniversary Rock Island Line,

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Dance Alley is a local dancing school who offer classes for children and adults aged 2½ years and over. This show’s theme is work, rest and play. We explore how our lifestyles are busy and hectic but reflect that we like to, and should have, a balance. Work hard, play hard and reward yourself with fun!

Tickets: £12, concessions available The Brook Theatre

An evening of comedy and original drama by successful, award winning Medway based group.

Our productions range from straight drama to comedy and classics through to panto, cabaret and murder mystery.

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Thu, 20, Fri, 21, 7.30pm and Sat 22 Jul, 2.30pm and 7.30pm Dance Alley presents:

Sat, 8 Jul, 2pm

Tickets: Band A £27.50, Band B £26 The Central Theatre

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Afternoon film treat

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An Audience with Martin Kemp Join us for this up close and personal evening with Martin Kemp as he discusses his life with Spandau Ballet and beyond, and take the opportunity to ask your own questions.

In The Heat of the Night (12A, 1967) A black police detective is tasked with investigating the murder of a prominent businessman in a racially hostile southern US town. Refreshments available in the Sandwich Cellar from 1.30pm.

Tickets: Band A £23.50 Band B £21 The Central Theatre

Tickets: £5 in advance, £5.50 on the door, £4.50 by booking three films or more.

Thu, 12, Fri, 13 and Sat, 14 Oct, 7.30pm (also 2.30pm on Sat) Gillingham Dramatic Society Productions presents:

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9 to 5 The Musical Following last years’ smash hit “Sister Act”, GDS Productions return with a tribute to anyone who’s ever been overworked, underpaid or pushed to the edge by an ungrateful boss!

Sat, 23 Sept, 7.30pm Hello Again Neil Diamond can proudly boast past credits to include Michael Jackson, Kylie Minogue, Take That, Spice Girls, Bay City Rollers, Freddie Starr, Culture Club and many more.

It’s no surprise that this show has accelerated itself to becoming the talk of theatre land.

Tickets: Thu/Fri £16, Sat £17, concessions available

Tickets: Band A £22.50, Band B £21 The Central Theatre

Rise

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Fri, 13 Oct, 8pm Dizzy O'Dare presents: Rise wanders into a twilight world of show business, where lovers meet against a dream-like backdrop of song, circus, cabaret and the silver screen. Combining tightwire, live music, theatre and Dizzy O’Dare’s surreal, eclectic style, Rise explores repeated encounters through a delightful blend of comedy and pathos.

Fri, 29 Sept, 8pm

Cabaret of Curiosities - Variety Night Dizzy O'Dare's sell out cabaret has continued to amaze and delight audiences, producing the slickest, best-produced show this side of London. There’s a little bit of everything we love, circus, music, dance and burlesque.

Sat, 30 Sept, 1pm & 6.30pm Jag Dance Academy presents:

Heroes Super heroes, historical heroes and heroes of modern music will come to life. Be entertained by a variety of dance styles including ballet, modern, tap, jazz, dance and commercial.

Tickets: £15, concessions available The Central Theatre

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Who Came For Christmas

Fri, 1 Dec – Sat, 24 Dec Brook resident creative companies: Play On Words, Loop Dance Company and Icon Theatre present:

The Lion who came for Christmas A magical Christmas show created for three to six-year-olds. Strange parcels and magical gifts arrive at the Christmas Post Office. Help Peter return his new found friend to his home in the jungle. Will they make it or will the naughty Elf stop them and stop Christmas forever?

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Hello Again Neil Diamond

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Sat, 7 Oct, 7.30pm Tue, 19 Sept, 2.30pm Afternoon Film Treat presents:

Tickets: From £7.50 children, £8.50 adults, Buy 10 get 1 free The Brook Theatre

Thu, 5 Oct, 7.30pm

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Rip It Up

Join the Theatres’ Loyalty Scheme and start saving straight away

Jay McGuiness, Natalie Lowe and Louis Smith from Strictly Come Dancing will swing, bop, jitterbug, lindy hop, jive and ballroom through the greatest songs from the 1950s.

For £10 a year you will get a discount on the adult price for shows marked with this symbol.

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 email: boxoffice@medway.gov.uk, phone 01634 338338 or visit: www.medwayticketslive.co.uk. Terms and conditions apply.

Tickets: Band A £35, Band B £32.50. VIP meet and greet package available £75 The Central Theatre

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The Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts workshops

Mon, 14 Aug, 9.30am-3.30pm Puppetry Led by a War Horse company member. For 716-year-olds.

Tue, 15 Aug, 9.30am-3.30pm Young Film Makers using a Green Screen For 7-16-yearolds.

Tickets: £25

Tickets: £25

Wed, 16 Aug, 9.30am-3.30pm Drama for all For 7-16-yearolds.

Tickets: £25

Thu, 16 Aug, 9.30am12.30pm Be our Guest (Poppets) For 4-6-year-olds.

Tickets: £15

MV Young Dance Company workshops For more details and to book visit www.medwayticketslive.co.uk or phone 01634 338338

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Thu, 17 Aug, 9.30am-3.30pm Commercial Dance Day For 7-16-year-olds.

Fri, 18 Aug, 9.30am-3.30pm Diva Dance Day For 7-16-year-olds.

Tickets: £25

Tickets: £25

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Bobby Davro The Three Musketeers Afternoon Film: The Smallest Show on Earth Jasper Carrott Whitney Queen of the Night Joe Brown The Ladyboys of Bangkok: Theatre Tour 2017 Dirty Dusting Christmas Memories Rick Wakeman Piano Portraits That'll Be the Day - Christmas Show Jackson Live in Concert The Stylistics Foster & Allen Come Down Memory Lane The King Is Back: Ben Portsmouth is Elvis Signed, Sealed, Delivered - A Tribute to Stevie Wonder The Nutcracker performed by the Russian National Ballet Cabaret of Curiosities - Burlesque Special Bye Bye Baby - The Story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons Afternoon Film Treat: Lord of the Flies

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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 (whichever is the earliest) • Tickets should be considered non-exchangeable and nonrefundable 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 will not be applied retrospectively.

• If you are disabled and require assistance to visit the theatres, become a member of the Assisted Access Scheme and buy an additional ticket for your assistant at half price.

• Wheelchair access and spaces are available at both theatres. Please advise staff of your requirements when booking. Access at The Brook Theatre is by the electronic platform on the front steps or via the ramped entrance at Whiffens Avenue. Access to the Central Theatre is by the front entrance, via a platform, or by the side entrance by the Blue Badge holder car park.

• Management reserves the right to refuse admission.

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Arts

There’s a mix of drama, dance, exhibitions, children’s workshops, community projects and more for you to see and take part in. = Advance booking essential

Workshops, projects and events Sat, 8 Jul, 2-4pm

The Admiral’s Tea Party SEE and CREATE list Deaf-accessible and in British Sign Language (BSL), family-friendly creative events on one easy-to-use website. Visit the website for details of forthcoming events in Medway. www.seeandcreate.org.uk

For more information visit www.paintthetownfestival.co.uk Paint The Town Festival is produced by Lyrici Arts in partnership with Battersea Arts Centre

Lower Lines Park, Gillingham

Medway Dance Network We aim to make dance more prominent in Medway by bringing people together with a dance interest to share, explore and raise awareness of opportunities. Anyone with a link to dance, including those working in collaborative arts, voluntary arts and venues with a suitable dance space are welcome.

For more information contact the Arts Team on: 01634 338319 / arts@medway.gov.uk

Next meeting Mon, 3 Jul, 1-3pm Medway Adult Education Centre, Rochester

The second annual celebration of all things print promises to bring an exciting array of over 30 events in 12 venues including workshops, activities, talks and exhibitions celebrating the strong local tradition of both contemporary and historic printmaking. The festival will showcase some of the best printmaking being created today as well as highlighting the fascinating history of the medium.

Activities include screen printing, linocut, letterpress, textile printing, etching, block and relief printing methods. From fun

children’s drop in activities to adult courses. There is also the chance to buy affordable prints direct from the makers.

Pick up a free MPF17 newspaper, visit medwayprintfestival.com to find out more, or phone 01634 338319 for more details.

Various venues across Medway

Rochester Art Gallery and Craft Case Rochester Art Gallery, Visitor Information Centre, 95 High St, Rochester ME1 1LX

The Silk of 1000 Spiders This is your chance to get involved in a large scale outdoor performance event for October 2017, at Fort Luton. Spanning over 150 years of local history, The Silk of 1000 Spiders is inspired by the true stories of the invisible labour force who have shaped our landscape and lives. From the sailors, convicts and workhouse inmates who helped build Fort Luton, to today’s migrant workers. The Silk of 1000 Spiders brings to light Medway’s untold stories and forgotten lives. We are looking for actors, singers, dancers and musicians to take part. For more information phone 01634 813179, email sarah@icontheatre.org.uk, or visit www.icontheatre.org.uk An Icon Theatre project, in partnership with Medway Council.

Funded by Arts Council England with support from Medway Council’s Arts Development Team.

Fri, 2 Jun to Sun, 27 Aug (Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm, Sun, 10.30am-5pm)

Of Fireships & Iron Five Medway based artists, all pushing the boundaries of contemporary printmaking will

be showing new work as part of the 350 year commemorations of the Battle of Medway and Medway Print Festival 2017. Part of this exhibition is at Rochester Cathedral.

See page two for more information.

Fri, 8 Sept to Sun, 3 Dec (Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, closed Sundays )

Pigmental Recent works by renowned abstract painter Karl Bielik. Karl’s paintings emerge from the studio after many months being teased from nothingness via a process of dialogue between the artist and his materials, working on up to 30 paintings at a time the painter shifts his time and focus between them in an attempt to catch them off guard and reveal themselves. The exhibition includes Sunday which was shortlisted for the John Moore’s Painting Prize 2016. The exhibition will include handmade books, drawings and prints in the craft case by John Bently of Liver and Lights Books.

Sunday. Karl Bielik 2016

A free community event from Wordsmithery and Paint The Town Festival. The Admiral's Tea Party is a sitespecific performance which takes its inspiration from aspects of Chatham's heritage, to be performed in July at the Lower Lines Park in Gillingham.

Medway Print Festival 2017

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Arts

Fri, 9 to Sun, 25, Jun

For more information about the exhibition or accompanying workshop programme, email: arts@medway.gov.uk or phone: 01634 338319.

Rochester Art Gallery & Craft Case.

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Wed, 21 Jun, from 3.30pm Find out what exciting events and activities are going on at your library. = Advance booking essential

A Dickens Dictionary An open-air family theatre show from The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. Get ready for a Victorian adventure like no other, featuring colourful characters, audience participation, music, songs, dancing and, of course, drama of Dickensian proportions.

Organised by Friends of Hillyfields with support from Medway Council.

Hillyfields Play Area, Parr Avenue, Gillingham

Pride & Prejudice Changeling Theatre presents:

Hamlet Tickets: Adults: £20, Ages 10-18: £10 medwayticketslive.co.uk / 01634 338338

Tickets: Adults: £16.50, Child: £11, Family: £47.08. To book tickets visit www.chapterhouse.org or purchase them from Medway Visitor Information Centre.

Rochester Castle

• Pop in and play Parents and children drop-in to meet, chat and play.

• Storytime Stories and rhymes for pre-schoolers.

Gates: 6.15pm; Performance: 7.15pm Tue, 18 Jul - Upnor Castle Thu, 3 Aug- Rochester Castle

Wed, 30 Aug, 10.30am to 3.30pm

• Teatime storytime (3-8yrs) After school storytime.

Make your own Pride & Prejudice character

• Chatterbooks (8-12yrs) Readers’ groups.

Thu, 3 Aug, 10.30am to 3.30pm

80p per child, free entry to Tower Two Rochester Castle

Cheer up Yorik! Family crafts 80p per child, free entry to Tower Two Rochester Castle

Tue, 15 Aug, Gates: 5.30pm; Performance: 6.30pm

Wind in the Willows Tickets: £10-£14 www.boxtreeproductions.co.uk Upnor Castle

Thu, 31 Aug, gates open: 5.30pm; performance starts: 6.30pm

Peter Pan Tickets: Adults: £16.50, Child: £11, Family: £47.08. To book tickets visit www.chapterhouse.org or purchase them from Medway Visitor Information Centre.

Upnor Castle

Thu, 31 Aug, 10.30am to 3.30pm Tue, 15 Aug, 10.30am to 3.30pm

Make your own Wind in the Willows character 80p per child, plus admission fee Upnor Castle

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• Toddler shake and boogie Rhymes, songs and movement for pre-schoolers.

Make your own Peter Pan character 80p per child, plus admission fee.

Upnor Castle

Writing a new chapter in library lending eBooks and eAudiobooks now available to download.

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Wed, 30 Aug, gates open: 6.30pm; performance: 7.30pm

Medway libraries run regular events for children of all ages. To find out where and when these events are happening, visit: medway.gov.uk/libraries or phone your local library.

• Baby bounce and rhyme Babies can enjoy knee bouncing and nursery rhymes.

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With Rochester Castle and Upnor Castle as the backdrop, there is no better stage to watch enthralling performances this summer.

Regular events for children and families

Libraries

Outdoor theatre

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

Libraries

Special events - children and families Thu, 1 Jun, 2.15-3.15pm

Fri, 2 Jun, 3.30-4.30pm

Pirate mayhem (3-8yrs) Stories and craft.

Ahoy me hearties, pirate fun (4-10yrs)

Walderslade Village Library

Stories and craft.

Thu, 1 Jun, 2.30-3.15pm

Hempstead Library, Neighbourhood Community Hub Hempstead

Aargh me hearties (3-8yrs) Stories and craft.

Fri, 2 Jun, 2.15-3pm

Cuxton Library

Pirates story and craft (4-10yrs) Stories and craft.

Mon, 24 Jul, 2.30-3.30pm, Fri, 28 Jul, 3.30-4.30pm

Aye aye Captain (3-8yrs)

All about pets (4-10yrs)

Stories and craft.

Hempstead Library, Neighbourhood Community Hub Hempstead

Stories and craft.

Lordswood Library

Sat, 10 and Sun, 11 Jun, 2-3pm

Steampunk pirates (5-12yrs) Arts and craft.

Rochester Library, Community Hub Rochester

Thu, 1 Jun, 2.30-3.30pm

Sun, 17 Jun, 10am-12noon

Pirates off the port bow (4-10yrs)

Printing workshop (5-12yrs)

Stories and craft.

Celebrate Medway Print Festival (see page 17), have a go at printing using printing blocks.

Animal bookmarks Stories and craft.

Thu, 27 Jul, 2.30-3.30pm Gillingham Library, Community Hub Gillingham (4-10yrs)

Thu, 10 Aug, 2.30-3.15pm Cuxton Library (3-8yrs)

Tue, 25 Jul, Tue, 1 , 8, 15 Aug, 2.15-3pm Thu, 27 Jul, 2.45 -3.30pm

Holidays (3-8yrs) Stories and craft.

Dog detective (3-8yrs)

Hoo Library

Stories and craft.

Luton Library

Tue, 25 Jul, 2.30-3.30pm

Animal agents - Game time!

Thu, 27 Jul, 11-11.45am

(4-10yrs)

I spy owls (3-8yrs)

Story and games.

Stories and craft.

Chatham Library, Community Hub Chatham

Lordswood Library

Sat, 16 Sep, 2-3pm

Arty animals

Stories and craft.

Harvest festival (5-12yrs)

Mon, 31 Jul, 2.30-3.30pm & Fri, 4 Aug, 3.30-4.30pm

Stories and craft.

Tue, 25 Jul, 2-3pm

Animal antics (4-10yrs)

Luton Library

In conjunction with Tesco Community Champion.

Fri, 2 Jun, 2.30-3.30pm

Gillingham Library, Community Hub Gillingham

Gillingham Library, Community Hub Gillingham

Chatham Library, Community Hub Chatham

Thu, 1 Jun, 2.45-3.30pm

Pirates ahoy (3-8yrs)

Heave ho me hearties (4-10yrs)

Strood Library, Community Hub Strood (4-10yrs)

Thu, 17 Aug, 3-4pm

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Rainham Library

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Thu, 1 Jun, 11-11.45am

Stories and craft.

Hempstead Library, Neighbourhood Community Hub Hempstead

Wigmore Library (5-12yrs)

Tue, 15 Aug, 2.15-3pm,

Stories and craft.

Wed, 26, Jul, Wed 9, 23 Aug, 2.30-3.30pm

Animal antics

Chatham Library, Community Hub Chatham

Secret agents (5-12yrs)

(4-10yrs)

Arts and craft.

Stories and craft.

Rochester Library, Community Hub Rochester

Twydall Library, Community Hub Twydall

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Thu, 3 Aug, 2.30-3.15pm

Thu, 10 Aug, 2.45-3.30pm

Thu, 17 Aug, 2-3pm

Stories and craft.

Tue, 1 Aug, 2-3pm - Strood Library,

Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam (3-8yrs)

Secret snakes (3-8yrs)

Summer fruit picnic (4-10yrs)

Stories and craft.

Fruit tasting and story.

Stories and craft.

Luton Library

Gillingham Library, Community Hub Gillingham

Community Hub Strood

Tue, 29 Aug, 2.15-3pm - Twydall Library, Community Hub Twydall

Cuxton Library

Tue, 1 Aug, 2.15-3pm

Amazing animals (4-10yrs)

Curious creatures (4-10yrs)

Stories and craft.

Fri, 4 Aug 2.15-3pm - Rainham Library Thu, 10 Aug, 2.30-3.30pm

Stories and craft.

Twydall Library, Community Hub Twydall

Thu, 10 Aug, 11-11.45am

Undercover tortoise (3-8yrs) Stories and craft.

Lordswood Library

Fri, 11 Aug, 3.30-4.30pm

Thu, 17 Aug, 2.15-3.15pm

Dog tales (4-10yrs)

Wily whiskers (3-8yrs)

Mon, 7 Aug, 2.30-3.30pm

Stories and craft.

Dog tales (4-10yrs)

Hempstead Library, Neighbourhood Community Hub Hempstead

Stories and craft Hempstead Library, Neighbourhood Community Hub Hempstead

Thu, 3 Aug, 2.30-3.30pm

Mon, 14 Aug, 2.30-3.30pm & Fri, 18 Aug, 3.30-4.30pm

Walderslade Village Library

Fri, 18 Aug, 2.15-3.15pm

Creature craft (3-8yrs)

Detective pets (4-10yrs)

Tue, 8 Aug, 2-3pm

I spy a spider! (4-10yrs)

Stories and craft.

Creative creatures (4-10yrs)

Stories and craft.

Rainham Library

Stories and craft.

Gillingham Library, Community Hub Gillingham

Stories and craft.

Hempstead Library, Neighbourhood Community Hub Hempstead

Fri, 18 Aug, 2.30-3.30pm

Paws up - you're under arrest!

Strood Library, Community Hub Strood

Thu, 3 Aug, 2.15-3.15pm Tue, 8 Aug, 2-3 pm

Stories and craft.

Crafty bear (3-8yrs)

Walderslade Village Library

Stories and craft.

(4-10yrs)

Dog designs (4-10yrs)

Stories and craft.

Stories and craft.

Chatham Library, Community Hub Chatham

Strood Library, Community Hub Strood

Thu, 3 Aug 2.45-3.30pm

Radar rabbit (3-8yrs)

Wed, 9 Aug, 2-3pm

Stories and craft.

Weaving a web (3-8yrs)

Luton Library

Stories and craft.

Thu, 17 Aug, 11-11.45am

Mon, 21 Aug, 2.30-3.30pm & Fri, 25 Aug, 3.30-4.30pm

Crafty chameleon (3-8yrs)

Go wild! (4-10yrs)

Stories and craft.

Stories and craft.

Lordswood Library

Hempstead Library, Neighbourhood Community Hub Hempstead

Walderslade Hook Meadow Library

Thu, 3 Aug, 2.30-3.30pm

Summer craft for teens (11-16yrs) Stories and craft.

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It's a dog's tale (3-8yrs)

Tue, 15 Aug, 2-3pm

Wigmore Library

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Stories and craft.

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Libraries

Beautiful beasts (4-10yrs)

Thu, 17 Aug, 2.45-3.30pm

Curious cat (3-8yrs) Stories and craft.

Chatham Library, Community Hub Chatham

Luton Library

Thu, 3 Aug, 11-11.45am

Thu, 17 Aug, 2.30-3.15pm

Spy dog (3-8yrs)

Paws in print (3-8yrs) Stories and craft.

Stories and craft.

Cuxton Library

Lordswood Library

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Furry friends (4-10yrs) Stories and craft.

Strood Library, Community Hub Strood

A season of free lyrical and literature events, rooted in African and Caribbean culture.

From Lyrici Arts and Medway Council.

Tue, 29 Aug, 2.15-3pm

Awesome owls (4-10yrs) Tue, 22 Aug, 2-3pm

Stories and craft.

Entertaining elephants (4-10yrs)

Rainham Library

Stories and craft.

Strood Library, Community Hub Strood

Thu, 31 Aug, 2.30-3.30pm Stories and craft.

Wonder pets (3-8yrs)

Gillingham Library, Community Hub Gillingham

Stories and craft.

Walderslade Hook Meadow Library

Sheep spies (3-8yrs) Thu, 24 Aug, 11-11.45am

Stories and craft.

Cat burglar (3-8yrs)

Luton Library

Stories and craft.

Fri, 1 Sep, 3.30-4.30pm

Lordswood Library

Sat, 1 Jul, 1.30-4pm MOBO: Through the ages, with the Vanbrugh Hill Music Syndicate Live music in your local library, featuring jazz, soul, Motown, funk, disco, hip-hop and R’n’B. Suitable for the whole family.

Chatham Library, Community Hub Chatham

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Free but advance booking is advised. To book phone 01634 337799 or visit any library.

Solve the mystery Scooby-Doo! (4-10yrs)

Secret agent board game (4-10yrs)

Stories and craft.

Stories and craft.

Hempstead Library, Neighbourhood Community Hub Hempstead

Thu, 24 Aug, 2.30-3.30pm Stories and craft.

Developing your voice

Wigmore Library

A creative writing course, suitable for writers who would like to stretch themselves. This course, run by the University of Kent, will provide an opportunity to develop your abilities, building your confidence to express things in your own unique way.

Stories and craft.

Luton Library

Thu, 1 to Sun, 18 Jun

The value of touch

Chatham Library, Community Hub Chatham

Thu, 25 Aug, 2.30-3.15pm

Rhino, what rhino? (3-8yrs) Stories and craft.

Cuxton Library

Sat, 2 Sep, 10am-1pm Moon on a Rainbow Shawl (16yrs+) Play text analysis and drama workshop with director Anthony Ekundayo Lennon. Inspired by a play that includes diverse characters, calypso songs, children’s rhymes and West Indian patois.

Special events - adults Mon, 5, 12, 19, 26 Jun and 3, 10 Jul, 10am-12noon

Undercover hedgehog (3-8yrs)

Chatham Library, Community Hub Chatham

Rochester Library, Community Hub Rochester

Puppy paws (3-8yrs)

Thu, 24 Aug, 2.45-3.30pm

Wed, 9 Aug, 2-2.45pm How music came to the world (3-12yrs) African interactive storytelling experience featuring Olusola Oyeleye. Explore the African story of how music came to the world, dress up in traditional African clothes and play musical instruments.

An art exhibition showcasing the talents of the Kent Association for the Blind Medway Art Group. This collective of local blind and partially sighted artists have worked alongside artist Wendy Daws to unlock some of the secrets of the Guildhall Museum collection.

Sat, 17 June, 1pm - Artist talk Wendy Daws and artists from the Kent Association for the Blind Medway Art Group will talk about how the exhibition came about and why they feel it’s important to be able to touch the work.

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Thu, 24 Aug, 2.30-3.30pm

Gillingham Library, Community Hub Gillingham

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Thu, 31 Aug, 2.45-3.30pm

Gillingham Library, Community Hub Gillingham

Library, Community Hub Gillingham Tue, 8 Aug 1.45-2.45pm - Rochester Library, Community Hub Rochester

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Clever creatures (4-10yrs) Wed, 23 Aug, 2-3pm

Thu, 1 Jun, 7.30-9pm Wil Johnson (16yrs+) A Kent actor’s career from grass roots to national fame.

Caribbean rhyme time (under 5s) Nursery rhymes, songs and actions with Caribbean mini steel pans and melodies.

With mango snacks Tue, 8 Aug 10.45-11.15am - Gillingham

Libraries

Tue, 29 Aug, 2-4pm

Part of Make A Noise In Libraries fortnight, an annual celebration of the resources and activities available in libraries for people who are blind or visually impaired artists.

Rochester Library, Community Hub Rochester

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Tue, 26 Sep, 3, 10, 17 Oct, 1-3pm

Jack Sheffield Author, Jack Sheffield, comes to Medway. June saw the paperback publication of Happiest Days where Jack returns to Ragley-on-theForest for his tenth action-packed year as village headmaster.

Chatham Library, Community Hub Chatham

Mon, 4, 11, 18, 25 Sep, 2 Oct 11am-1pm

Finding your voice

Do you enjoy crime drama? Have you ever wondered why Sherlock, Morse and Poirot continue to be so popular? This course will explore the nature of the fictional detective in books, television and film.

Chatham Library, Community Hub Chatham

Sat, 22 Jul – Sun, 3 Sept, 10am-6pm (last admission 5.15pm)

Rochester Castle celebration trail Take part in our heritage trail around the keep.

Look for clues to why the castle is celebrating this year for a chance to win a small prize.

80p per child, plus admission fee.

Rochester Castle

Chatham Library, Community Hub Chatham

Make your own medieval masterpieces

Sat, 9 Sep, 2-4pm

Mindfulness taster session An introduction to mindfulness. Learn about what mindfulness is and how it can help you maintain and support personal wellbeing.

Mindfulness can help quieten the mind and reduce the effect our emotional reactions in the moment. This provides some space in which we might better establish an appropriate and achievable coping strategy to move forward. Suitable for complete beginners.

01634 337799

Strood Library, Community Hub Strood

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: medway.gov.uk/libraries or phone your local library.

Library contact details medwaylibraries

@medwaylibraries

Medway Archives and Local Studies Centre, Strood 01634 332714 malsc@medway.gov.uk

• Tue, 8 & Thu, 31 Aug, 10.30am-3.30pm Make your own king of the castle crown • Tue, 25 Jul, 15 & 29 Aug, 10.30am-3.30pm Make your own sword and shield • Thu, 27 Jul & 17 Aug, 10.30am-3.30pm Make your own medieval bracelet • Tue, 1 & 22 Aug, 10.30am-3.30pm Make your own jester’s hat • Thu, 10 & Thu, 24 Aug, 10.30am-3.30pm Make your own mini siege engine Join our hands-on family craft activity to make your own medieval masterpieces.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

80p per child, free entry to Tower Two Rochester Castle, Tower two

Sat, 22 Jul to Sun, 3 Sept, 10am-6pm (last admission 5.15pm)

Nature trail Take part in our trail around the castle looking for clues in the castle’s flora & fauna for a chance to win a small prize.

80p per child, plus admission fee.

Upnor Castle

For opening times visit: medway.gov.uk/libraries or phone: 01634 337799.

Medway Mobile Library For routes and times visit: medway.gov.uk/libraries

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Experience and enjoy Medway’s rich heritage. = Advance booking essential

Mon, 7, Wed, 9, Mon, 14, Wed, 16 and, Wed, 23 Aug,10.30am to 3.30pm,

Make a colourful critter medway.gov.uk/archives medwayarchivesandlocalstudies

= Advance booking essential

80p per child, plus admission fee Upnor Castle

Outdoor cinema • Fri, 29 Sept Harry Potter & the Philosopher’s Stone PG • Sat, 30 Sept

Dirty Dancing 12 • Sun, 1 October Jurassic Park PG The Luna Cinema returns with a fantastic line-up of films to see under the stars.

For tickets/prices visit thelunacinema.com Rochester Castle

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A creative writing course, suitable for beginners especially those who are returning to study after a break.

Exploring detective fiction (literature)

Heritage

Tue, 11 Jul, 7.30-9pm

Autumn lectures • Thu, 28 Sept, doors: 7pm, talk: 7.30pm Dr Hugh Doherty on Twelfth-century England and the Crusades • Thu, 5 Oct, doors: 7pm, talk: 7.30pm Dr Marc Morris on Edward I: A Great and Terrible King • Thu, 12 Oct, doors: 7pm, talk: 7.30pm Dr Jeremy Ashbee on King Henry III’s buildings at Rochester and other castles • Thu, 19 Oct, doors: 7pm, talk: 7.30pm Dr Jeremy Clarke on The Knights Templar in England Four expert speakers shine a light on the early Medieval period, and its links to our area and sites. Restricted access.

Tickets: £7.50, £5 for Friends (FoGM, FoEH & FoMA) The Guildhall Museum, Rochester

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Outdoors

Wildlife faces

Join one of our rangers and paint shells and pebbles to take home with you. Suitable for the whole family.

Join the rangers and make your very own wildlife face of your favourite riverside creature. From bats to badgers, foxes to fish, what will you create to take home?

£3 per person. Booking essential: 01634 337432 Riverside Country Park

£3 per person. Booking essential: 01634 337432 Riverside Country Park

Sat, 15 Jul, 1-4pm

Big bug hunt (pond dipping and sweep netting)

The Vines will come alive with demonstrations, a tombola, a range of activities for children and a variety of stalls in marquees around the grounds, it’s a day out for all.

Wed, 2 Aug, 10am-12noon

Wed, 16 Aug, 10am-12noon

Mallet making

Butterflies and bush crickets

The Vines, Rochester

£3 per person. Booking essential: 01634 338191 Capstone Farm Country Park

Explore the park in search of underwater creatures and mini-beasts.

Suitable for the whole family. Children must be accompanied by an adult. £3 per child. Booking essential: 01634 337432 Riverside Country Park

Sun, 4 Jun; Sun, 2 Jul; Sun, 13 Aug; Sun, 10 Sept, 10am-2pm

Volunteer conservation task day An ideal opportunity to learn about the country park’s management and to meet new people. Meet at the Volunteer block near the orchard car park.

Vines cherry picnic

Wed, 26 Jul, 10am-12noon

Volunteer conservation task day Get involved at Riverside Country Park by helping with some practical tasks on the site. Meet at the visitor centre.

For more information phone 01634 337432 Riverside Country Park

Tue, 8 Aug, 10am-12noon

Learn the basics of fishing. Aimed at beginners and those wanting to improve. All equipment and bait supplied. Suitable for accompanied children aged 8 to 12 years old.

Willow weaving

£3 per person. Booking essential: 01634 338191 Capstone Farm Country Park

Use willow to make different objects like a star or basket. Suitable for the whole family.

Sun, 20 Aug, 11am-3pm

£3 per person. Booking essential: 01634 338191 Capstone Farm Country Park

Rede Common open day

£11 per child. Booking essential: 01634 338191 Capstone Farm Country Park

Thu, 27 Jul, 10am - 12noon (choose from either a 10am or 11am start) Join the rangers and create your very own winged animal at this arts and craft activity session. Suitable for the whole family. £3 per child. Booking essential: 01634 337432 Riverside Country Park

Sun, 2 Jul, 12noon-4pm

Tue, 1 Aug, 10am-12noon

Broomhill Funday

Mini-beast hunt (pond dipping and sweep netting)

All the usual attractions and more, including Jade Street Dancers, Medway Dog Training Club demonstrations , JonJo children's entertainer, Phoenix Dixieland Jazz Band, refreshments and stalls.

Visit: friendsofbroomhill.org.uk or email: secretary@friendsofbroomhill.org.uk Broomhill Park, Strood

Soak up the summer sun with the park’s butterfly and bush cricket population, and then create your own butterfly or cricket. Suitable for the whole family.

Beginners fishing for children

Things with wings Sun, 11 Jun; Sun, 9 Jul; Sun, 6 Aug; Sun, 3 Sep, 10am-2pm

Come and learn how to make wooden mallets out of a log with one of Capstone’s rangers. Suitable for the whole family.

Find out what lives in the pond and wildflower meadows from dragonfly nymphs to grasshoppers. Suitable for the whole family. £3 per child. Booking essential: 01634 338191 Capstone Farm Country Park

Wed, 9 Aug, 10am-12noon

Orienteering family fun Learn how to use a compass and test your orienteering skills around Capstone.

Suitable for groups, families and individuals who are after a bit of an adventure. £3 per person. Booking essential: 01634 338191 Capstone Farm Country Park

Thu, 10 Aug, 10am-12noon

Animal bag making Join the rangers and make your very own wildlife and animal themed bag to take home using inspiration from the park. £3 per person. Booking essential: 01634 337432 Riverside Country Park

Meet the friends of Rede Common and enjoy birds of prey, dog show, archery and lots more. www. redecommon.wordpress.com

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Beach craft

Thu, 1 Jun; Tue, 8 Aug; Tue, 22 Aug, 10am-12noon or 1-3pm

For more information phone 01634 338191 Capstone Farm Country Park

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Tue, 15 Aug, 10am-12noon

Outdoors

If indoor activities are not for you then have a look at what's going on at our parks and open spaces. = Advance booking essential

Tue, 1 Aug, 10am-12noon

Rede Common, Thurston Drive, Strood

Wed, 23 Aug, 10am-12noon

Fire building and cooking over an open fire Learn how to start a fire with flint and steel, what wood to use and how to keep it going.

Please bring food to cook over your fire.

Suitable for the whole family. £3 per person. Booking essential: 01634 338191 Capstone Farm Country Park

Tue, 29 Aug, 10am-12noon

Wild biscuit decorating Join one of our rangers and decorate your very own yummy ‘wild’ biscuits! Will you create a tasty toad, a flavoursome fox, a delicious duck or your own yummy animal?

Suitable for the whole family. £3 per person. Booking essential: 01634 337432 Riverside Country Park

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Sport

parksport free festival Saturdays

Medway summer 5k series

Drop in, have fun and try lots of different sports in a park near you. No booking, no commitment, no pressure and no equipment needed. All 12noon-3pm.

Pick and choose from our series of Run Britain-affiliated evening races. All start at 7pm. Fully chip timed. Open to runners of all abilities. 11-16-year-olds welcome if running with an adult.

Check website for details of weekly sessions medway.gov.uk/parksport 27 May, 24 Jun - Gillingham Park

10 June, 15 Jul - Broomhill Park, Strood 8 Jul - Luton Millennium Green 29 Jul - Rochester Castle Gardens 11 Aug - Woodlands Youth Centre, Gillingham

Entry from £12 per race or £50 per series (discounts for affiliated runners and Premier members). Enter on runbritain.com (or for Premier members directly with Medway Sport).

Thu, 15 Jun - Great Lines Heritage Park Thu, 29 Jun - The Strand Thu, 13 Jul - Luton Recreation Ground Thu, 27 Jul - Deangate Ridge Wed, 9 Aug - Medway Park Fri, 7 Jul, 12noon-6pm

Kent and Medway business games

Sun, 4 June, 9am

Medway 10k Join hundreds of runners for the annual Medway 10k in aid of Wisdom Hospice.

Watch the climax of the national domestic league, when the top two teams battle it out in a winner-takes-all clash.

Tickets: £5 adults, £2 children or £12 for a family. 01634 336655 Medway Park, Gillingham

Sun, 17 Sept

Medway sport open day Sun, 9 Jul

Medway golf open The Medway Golf Open has been established as a highly-regarded, quality golf tournament.

Men’s and ladies competitions. Handicap 18 (men), 36 (ladies).

Entry from £30 per player.

Email: medwaysport@medway.gov.uk Deangate Ridge Sports Complex

Companies across Kent are invited to pull together a team to represent their workplace and battle it out to see who will be crowned the 2017 champions.

From Mon, 24 Jul

Entry £50 per team. www.kentsport.org

Medway Council’s swimming pools will be offering crash course swimming lessons, plus diving, synchro and rookie lifeguarding lessons during the school holidays.

Strood Sports Centre

Sat, 8 Jul, 12noon-3pm

Medway sport swim academy holiday courses

Entry £16 affiliated, £18 unaffiliated, £20 on the day, £3 fun runs. Visit nice-work.org.uk Medway Park, Gillingham

England Wheelchair Rugby League – open training session

medway.gov.uk/swimminglessons Medway Sports Centres

Come to the home of England Wheelchair Rugby League and help give the players a Medway send-off ahead of the World Cup.

Sun, 30 Jul, 10am-6pm

Weekends until 24 Jul, daily from 24 Jul, 11am-5pm

Swimming at The Strand

Medway Park

Enjoy a sunny day’s fun at Medway’s outdoor pool and riverside leisure park plus other attractions including paddling pool, crazy golf and tennis. medway.gov.uk/strand (prices apply to activities) Strand Leisure Park, Gillingham

Medway badminton and squash opens Challenge yourself to some friendly competition on the courts of Medway Park.

Men’s and women’s singles (squash) and men’s, women’s and mixed (badminton).

Open to club and non-club players.

Pop along to your nearest sports centre for a day of free activities and offers. Full details and timetables available online. medway.gov.uk/sport Medway Sports Centres

25-28 Jul; 1-4, 8-11, 15-18 and 22-25 August, 9.30am-3.30pm daily

Mini youth sports camps Quality holiday sports coaching in a range of sports for seven to 12-year-olds.

Advanced bookings are £15 per day or £45 for all four days. £20 per day or £55 for all four days on the day. Discounts available for Premier Medway Sport members. medway.gov.uk/sportscamps Medway Park, Gillingham

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Wheelchair Rugby League Premier League grand final

Sporting action taking place right here on your doorstep.

Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @medwaysport = Advance booking essential

Sport

Sat, 16 Sept, 7pm

Sat, 23 Sept, 11am-3pm

Disability sport open day Pop along to try a range of disability and Paralympic sports and get advice from Medway Community Healthcare. Activities include wheelchair rugby league, basketball, tennis and dance, football, disability cricket, sitting volleyball, goalball, new age kurling and swimming.

Medway Park, Gillingham

Entry £16 per doubles team (badminton). £5 per player (squash). Download an entry form from medway.gov.uk/summerofsport or email medwaysport@medway.gov.uk Medway Park

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• All events listed inside are free of charge unless stated otherwise.

• All children must be accompanied by an adult.

• Whilst every effort is made to ensure that information is correct at time of going to press, the programme is subject to alteration without prior notice.

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