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Welcome www.celebratemedway2012.co.uk

Welcome This year presents many exciting opportunities for residents.With important anniversaries throughout the year that are significant both nationally and also locally, here in Medway.

February brings an important date in literary history - the bi-centenary of Dickens birth.

Having spent his childhood years here, Medway provided inspiration for, and featured in, many of his novels making this anniversary particularly important for Medway.

The Chatham and Rochester branch of the Dickens Fellowship will be hosting events throughout February to commemorate the 200th anniversary of one of Britain’s best-loved authors, and our strong connections with him.

Talks, readings, shows, concerts and a cream tea are just some of the ways you can celebrate Dickens.

From old to new, another much-anticipated occasion on the horizon is the announcement of Britain’s newest city. Should we be successful in our bid this would further recognise this great place we call home.

These are just a few highlights from the start of our year of celebration, but there’s much more to come. In recognition of just how much is going on throughout this significant year, this is the first of six bi-monthly programmes, full of events happening right on your doorstep.

Medway has always boasted a thriving calendar of events. Add to this a number of special events for 2012 and I’m sure you’ll agree we’re set for a significant year.

Cllr Rodney Chambers Leader of Medway Council

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Contents Special events

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Theatres

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Arts

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Libraries

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Sport

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Outdoors

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All events are free of charge unless stated otherwise.

Guide to symbols Book in advance/register interest in advance Professional hire

Community hire

Productions and events which are hires at The Central and The Brook Theatres by professional and community organisations and groups are identified with these flags.

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 01643 338338, email boxoffice@medway.gov.uk, or go to www.medwayticketslive.co.uk Terms and conditions apply.

Special events

Special events 2012 is the bicentenary of Charles Dickens.

To commemorate this, Medway is hosting a feast of fabulous events.

Tue, 7 Feb, 9am and 11am

Dickens’ childhood years in Chatham and Rochester

Dickens and the Medway towns

A display featuring Dickens' childhood years, in Chatham and Rochester.

A talk on Dickens' association with Chatham and Rochester given by John Knott, the Chairman of the Rochester and Chatham Dickens Fellowship.

Eastgate House, Rochester

Mon, 6 Feb, 2.30pm

Dickens Man of Medway A talk by Thelma Grove.

Eastgate House, Rochester

Date to be confirmed

A Tale of Four Cities A travelling Dickens conference which will take place in each of the four cities featured in A Tale of Two Cities. Concludes with a dinner and entertainment provided by the City Waites. Price to be confirmed.

Venue to be confirmed

Eastgate House, Rochester

Tue, 7 Feb, 2.30pm

Celebration of St Mary's churchyard Readings from Dickens' novels with connections to the church and churchyard, hymns of the period and the laying of flowers.

www.celebratemedway2012.co.uk

Mon, 6 to Sat, 11 Feb

St, Mary’s Church, Dock Rd, Chatham

Tue, 7 Feb, 7pm

The Dickens Bicentenary Show Celebrate with the Band of the Corps of the Royal Engineers in a concert of music as played during Dickens' childhood including pageants, performances, comedy and much more.

Tickets: £5

Britannia Theatre, Dickens World

6, 9, 10 and 11 Feb, 11am

The works of Dickens A selection of readings from Dickens' writings with local connections.

Eastgate House, Rochester

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Special events

Wed, 8 Feb, 2.30pm

Fri, 10 Feb, 7.30pm

A Dickens of a cream tea

The Dickens Birthday Party

Enjoy a delicious cream tea, while listening to amusing readings and music. Tickets: £3

An evening of popular songs and monologues followed by a magic lantern show and concluded with a Shakespearian production. Tickets: £10

Eastgate House, Rochester

Wed, 8 Feb, 7.30pm

Dickensians have talent An evening of mirth presented by the Broadstairs Victorian Society. Tickets: £5 www.celebratemedway2012.co.uk

Britannia Theatre, Dickens World

Thu, 9 Feb, 2.30pm

The caged lady A talk at Eastgate House, on Victorian costumes and attitudes, given by Lee Ault, chair of the Canterbury branch of the Dickens Fellowship.

Eastgate House, Rochester

Thu, 9 to Sat, 11 Feb, 7.30pm

The Inimitable Dickens

by Gwen Grindley We revive this original and ingenious re-telling of his life on the occasion of the bi-centenary of his birth. Tickets: £5 to £7 Medway Little Theatre, Rochester

Britannia Theatre, Dickens World

Sat, 11 Feb, 2.30pm

The Crummles Theatre Company A comedy murder mystery in three acts, which is based on the famous theatre company from Nickolas Nickleby. Help Scotland Yard's famous detective Inspector Bucket in solving the murder. Tickets: £2 Eastgate House, Rochester

Sat, 11 Feb, 6-10pm

BBC - Great Expectations Working with the BBC, the cathedral will host the screening of Great Expectations.

Tickets: £15

Rochester Cathedral

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Sat, 11 Feb, 7.30pm

Mr. Fezziwig’s ball The evening will include a buffet supper.

Carriages will be drawn at midnight. Tickets: £15 Britannia Theatre, Dickens World

Tue, 20 Mar, 7.30pm

A life in literature: Dickens and Medway A talk by Jeremy Clarke, about objects in Rochester’s Guildhall Museum's collection, combining literary biography and local history.

Chatham Community Hub

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Some events featured in this section have been organised by, or are in conjunction with the Dickens fellowship (Chatham and Rochester branch)

Theatres

Theatres

There's nothing like seeing a live show: the anticipation, the atmosphere, the connection with the performer. The Central and Brook theatres provide an exciting programme of performances this season.

Thu, 2 Feb, 7.30pm The Soldiers created history by being the first group of serving soldiers to hit the British pop charts. Their two top 10 albums, Coming Home and Letters Home, have helped raise more than £500,000 for army charities.

Tickets: Band – A: £21.50, Band – B: £20

at The Brook

The Central Theatre

Sun, 5 Feb, 8pm

Jackie Oates with Karen Tweed Jackie Oates is winner of two BBC Folk Awards and was shortlisted for the fRoots Critics Poll Album 2009. Karen Tweed’s playing is known for being mercurial, subtle, lyrical and expressive. ‘Oates has a clear voice that is at once traditional and modern’ Q Tickets: £10, folk mailing list members £9

www.medwayticketslive.co.uk

The Soldiers

The Brook Theatre

Terry Alderton As seen on BBC3’s Edinburgh Gala, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, and more. Terry is back with a brand new show - his popularity grows day by day. Tickets: £12, comedy club members £11

at The Brook

The Brook Theatre

phone 01634 338338

Mon, 6 Feb, 8pm

Tue, 7 Feb, 8pm

Janette Mason Trio Inspiring keyboard player and improviser Janette Mason and her Trio perform original pieces and re-invented standards. Janette’s wild imagination and polished piano skills at their best. Tickets: £11, jazz mailing list £10 The Brook Theatre

Fri, 10 to Thu, 16 Feb, (except Sun, 12)

February break Please visit www.medwayticketslive.co.uk for details. family films The Central Theatre 5

Theatres

Sun, 12 Feb, 7.30pm

Omid Djalili – Tour of Duty Multi award winning stand-up, television and movie star, Omid Djalili is back on tour with his brand new comedy show.

Tickets: Band – A: £19, Band – B: £18

The Central Theatre

Thu, 16 – Sat, 18 Feb, 7pm (2pm matinee showing on 17 and 18) The Gillingham Dramatic Society is proud to present its February break pantomime, Treasure Island. Written by Alan Frayne, this swash-buckling production has something for all of the family to enjoy. Tickets: £7 The Brook Theatre at The Brook

www.medwayticketslive.co.uk

Treasure Island

Community hire

Thu, 23 Feb, 8pm

The Singing Loins Snarling, caustic wit and heart-rending acoustic ballads to mesmerising effect. Expect performances from their next album and old songs done with a twist. Tickets: £10, folk mailing list members £9 The Brook Theatre

Fri, 24 Feb, 7.30pm

phone 01634 338338

Joe Brown in concert Packed with timeless classics, rockabilly, gospel, country, folk, and rock ‘n’ roll, all interwoven with Joe’s effervescent delivery and humorous reminiscences. Tickets: Band – A: £22, Band – B: £20 The Central Theatre

Sat, 25 Feb, 7.30pm

Over the Rainbow – The Eva Cassidy Story Starring: Sarah Jane Buckley (Hollyoaks), Maureen Nolan, and Rob McVeigh (BBC’s Any Dream Will Do) A compelling award-winning musical, which tells the life story of this legendary artist through dramatic scenes and stunning live renditions of her music. Tickets: Band – A: £19, Band – B: £17.50 The Central Theatre

Sun, 26 Feb, 7pm

Kent Youth Jazz Orchestra Kent Youth Jazz Orchestra present an evening of funky big band jazz with added sax appeal from Dash Nash, front line sax with Jools Holland Rhythm and Blues Orchestra. Tickets: £12, senior citizen £10, students £5

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The Brook Theatre

Community hire

Chris Addison – The Time is Now, Again Fresh from The Thick of It, Mock The Week, Have I Got News For You and his sell-out 2010 tour, Chris Addison, the man who put the ‘Chris Addison’ into, “I see Chris Addison is touring again,” is touring again. He's written a brand new show, The Time Is Now, Again, specifically for The Central Theatre.

And about 40 others, but the point still stands. Top class stand-up from one of the classiest, toppiest stand-ups around.

“Exquisite, super-smart solo show…gloriously funny” Time Out

Theatres

Thu, 1 Mar, 7.30pm

Tickets: £20

Sat, 3 Mar, 7.30pm

City of Rochester Sinfonia Orchestra Tasmin Waley Cohen will conjure up nostalgia for peaceful English countryside and blue skies, and Elgar's musical enigma finishes the evening splendidly with heart-warming grandeur and panache. Also featuring pieces from Vaughan Williams, Tippet, Delius and Finzi.

Tickets: Band – A: £15, Band – B: £12. Concessions available

The Central Theatre

Community hire

www.medwayticketslive.co.uk

The Central Theatre

Mon, 5 Mar, 7.30pm

The Philadelphia Story (1940, U)

Students £3.50

The Central Theatre

Mon, 5 Mar, 8pm

Lee Hurst – Man v Woman

phone 01634 338338

Socialite Tracy Lord (Katharine Hepburn) divorces husband C K Dexter Haven (Carey Grant) and is about to marry new flame George Kittredge (John Howard).Will the wedding happen? Tickets: £6, or £5 if you book online.

Lee Hurst (best known as one of the stars of BBC1's They Think It's All Over) is back on tour for the first time in over 10 years with his new stand up show - Man v Woman. The men and women in the audience get the chance to write down the questions that they've always wanted to ask about each other, then Lee will work through these questions giving everyone the opportunity to finally find out what makes the other side tick.

Warning – adult content, not suitable for under 18s Tickets: £13.50, comedy club members £12.50

The Brook Theatre

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at The Brook

Paul Malson Trio Guitarist Paul Malsom's earliest influences were Brazilian - the sound of the bossa nova and jazz samba, by names such as Antonio Carlos Jobim and Sergio Mendes. Paul's trio with bass and drums, have taken these Latin American roots and injected them into new fresh arrangements of a wide variety of popular and contemporary tunes, such as the classic Sunny, Brazilian Love Affair and Peter Gabriel's Mercy Street.

Tickets: £10, jazz mailing list members £9

The Brook Theatre

Wed, 7 Mar, 8pm

at The Brook

Theatres www.medwayticketslive.co.uk phone 01634 338338

Tue, 6 Mar, 8pm

Tom McConville and David Newey – support by Skinners Rats BBC award winning fiddle player and singer Tom McConville appears alongside unique guitarist David Newey. Together since 2008, the two have formed a sound that is in huge demand both in the UK and worldwide, having played all the major UK festivals and concert halls.

Tickets: £8, folk mailing list £7

The Brook Theatre

Thu, 8 Mar, 7.30pm

Blake Superstar vocalists Blake (as seen on BBC Breakfast, Daybreak and Loose Women) return with their spectacular 2012 show. Famous for creating unique harmony versions of pop, classical and West End anthems, the four charismatic British singers take audiences on a two-hour musical rollercoaster. Featuring the most uplifting and romantic love songs of all time, plus exclusive new material from their hugely anticipated fourth album.

Tickets: Band – A: £21, Band – B: £19.50

The Central Theatre

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Wonderland Bluebell School of Dance present a magical evening of dance and song inspired by Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass.

Theatres

Fri, 9 – Sat, 10 Mar, 7pm and Sun, 11 March, 3pm

Tickets: £10, concessions £8

The Brook Theatre

Community hire

Sat, 10 Mar, 7.30pm

Royal Marines Band

Tickets: £15

at The Brook

The Central Theatre

Community hire

Thu, 15 Mar, 8pm

St Patrick's Night Party A fantastic night of Irish dancing from an academy that has been recognised at European and world championships.

Tickets: £8, folk mailing list £7

www.medwayticketslive.co.uk

The Chatham Royal Marines Cadet Unit is proud to present The Band of HM Royal Marines with a selection of military, classical, big band and popular music.

The Brook Theatre

Fri, 16 Mar, 8pm Spanning 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.

Ticket: £11, cabaret mailing list members £10

The Brook Theatre

phone 01634 338338

Cabaret of Curiosities

Sat, 17 Mar, 7.30pm

An Evening of Blues Three very excellent, but very different artists, all united in their love of the blues. Featuring a virtuoso electric guitar style honed over many years from Stan Webb’s Chicken Shack, a great young blues artist full of energy and power, Virgil & The Accelerators, and a power trio fusing old with new in the form of The Geoff Everett Band.

Tickets: Band – A: £14, Band – B: £12

The Central Theatre

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Theatres

Sat, 17 Mar, 7.30pm

Great Expectations

by Charles Dickens adapted by Adrian Preater Hotbuckle explode onto the stage with this new, innovative adaptation of one of Dickens' greatest novels.

With all the comedy, mystery, violent melodrama, suspense and poignancy of the original, it tells of Pip's journey to discover who he is and find his place in an inhospitable world.

Tickets: £10, senior citizens, students and children £8

www.medwayticketslive.co.uk

The Brook Theatre

Sun, 18 Mar, 1pm and 3pm

Kids' Cabaret of Curiosities Dazzling cabaret acts, from magnificent magicians to cracking circus artists, will take to the stage to leave young eyes-wide with wonder. Suitable for the whole family and a fun way to celebrate Mothering Sunday, with mums receiving a special gift.

Ticket: £6, four for £20

The Brook Theatre

Wed, 21 Mar, 7.30pm

phone 01634 338338

Fascinating Aïda: The 'Cheap Flights' Tour Continuing their sell-out 2011 tour, global internet sensation, Fascinating Aïda are still Britain's best comedy cabaret trio. This brand-new show will include several numbers hot off the press, plus a few old favourites including their infamous anthem to budget travel, Cheap Flights. “The glamour is magnetic, the satire razor-sharp, the lyrics brilliant... intensely poignant” The Guardian Tickets: Band – A: £19.50, Band – B: £18

The Central Theatre

Thu, 22 – Fri, 23 Mar, 7.30pm

Roald Dahl’s The Witches – adapted for the stage by David Wood The Brook Youth Theatre presents a spellbinding production of Roald Dahl’s popular children’s classic. A thrilling story of how one little boy and his granny manage to outsmart the witches. A cracking night of family entertainment.

Tickets: £5, senior citizens and under 16s £3.50

The Brook Theatre

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The Hollies The Hollies will bring their talents to The Central Theatre, Chatham on their 50th year celebration of all things Hollies.

No support act is needed as they perform their classics – The Air That I Breathe, Bus Stop, Carrie Anne, Just One Look, He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother and much more. Still the tight, clean vocal harmonies, meticulously honed and precisely melded, it's a very special event not to be missed.

Theatres

Wed, 28 Mar, 7.30pm

Tickets: Band – A: £25.50, Band – B: £23.50

The Central Theatre

Annie Set in New York in the 30s, Annie lives in an orphanage and dreams of how her real parents will come to get her one day.

Will Miss Hannigan, with her brother Rooster, hatch her evil plan to pretend to be Annie's long lost parents and get the reward? Come along to find out what happens.

Tickets: £12, concessions £10, family of four £40

The Brook Theatre

Community hire

www.medwayticketslive.co.uk

Wed 28 – Sat, 31 Mar, 7.30pm (Sat 31, 2.30pm matinee) Three Towns Theatre Company present

Fri, 30 Mar, 7.30pm

A Classic Rock Night

Tickets: Band – A: £14, Band – B: £12

The Central Theatre

Sun, 1 Apr, 7.30pm

phone 01634 338338

One night of great rock from two great bands. Martin Turner’s Wishbone Ash performs a wide variety of material from the band’s classic album releases. Considered as one of the most dramatically accomplished progressive rock bands, Curved Air were originally formed in 1970 by musicians from mixed artistic backgrounds, including classic folk and electronic sound.

Stars of Strictly Come Dancing Witness an evening of exhibition dance routines featuring the Rumba, Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Jive and many more with Katya Virshilas and Pasha Kovalev. As well as this there will be a chance for you to put your questions to Katya and find out what really goes on behind the scenes of the hit BBC TV show.

Tickets: Band - A: £22, Band - B: £20, Children £12

The Central Theatre

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Theatres

Mon, 2 Apr, 8pm

Carey Marx Since Carey’s first appearance at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2003, his unique style of dark humour and mischievous, gleeful delivery has continued to win over the critics and audiences.

Carey has a natural ability to find joy in the most unexpected places and his shows have always differed from the last, highlighting his aptitude for originality.

Warning – adult content, not suitable for under 18s Tickets: £12, comedy club members £11

The Brook Theatre

Tue, 3 and Wed, 4 Apr, 7.30pm

Toni Moss presents Pick Up The Pace An evening of song and dance showing the versatility of the pupils ranging from 3 to 18-years-old.

Tickets: £10.50 and £9.50

The Central Theatre

Community hire

Tue, 3 Apr, 8pm

at The Brook

phone 01634 338338

www.medwayticketslive.co.uk

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King Pleasure & the Biscuit Boys One of the world's greatest swing bands are back at The Brook Theatre for a night of high-energy fun and fantastic musicianship.

“Behind the fun and rollicking good times lies an outfit skilled enough for the horns to come on with the bite and precision of the Basie Band.” The Guardian Tickets: £13, jazz mailing list £12

The Brook Theatre

Sat, 7 April, 7.30pm

Jimmy Carr – Gagging Order Brand new show, brand new jokes, same old Jimmy. Gagging Order promises to be an hilarious night out...let’s see shall we.The show will be packed with one-liners, stories and jokes. Some clever, some rude and a few totally unacceptable. Just leave your conscience, sense of common decency and moral compass at home and come on out for a laugh. Warning – adult content, not suitable for under 18s Tickets: £25

The Central Theatre

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Feast of Fiddles Six of the UK’s finest fiddle players in a band of 11, which includes Dave Mattacks the grandfather of folk rock drumming, Peter Knight (Steeleye Span), Chris Leslie (Fairport Convention), Brian McNeill, Ian Cutler, Tom Leary and Garry Blakeley bring their own individual styles together in a show that will have you dancing in the aisles and perhaps even shedding a tear.

“Absolutely awesome!” Sue Marchant, BBC East

Theatres

Sun, 15 Apr, 7.30pm

Tickets: £16.50

The Brook Theatre

Professional hire

Brigadoon (1954, U) Tommy Albright (Gene Kelly) and Jeff Douglas (Van Johnson) are in Scotland when they encounter a small village, not on the map, called Brigadoon. It appears once every hundred years and disappears again. Find out just what’s going on.

Tickets: £6, or £5 if you book online. Students £3.50

The Central Theatre

www.medwayticketslive.co.uk

Mon, 16 Apr, 7.30pm

Wed, 18 Apr, 1.30pm and 7.30pm

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

Ticket: £8.50, concessions £5.50

The Brook Theatre

Sat, 21 Apr, 3pm and 7.30pm

Solid Silver 60s

Community hire

phone 01634 338338

Join Brompton Academy for the sixth consecutive year in collaboration with the Brook Theatre for their latest production of the enchanting story of Beauty and the Beast.

Relive the 60s with original artists singing their greatest hits. Now in its 27th year, the show features the talents of Peter Noone, Chris Montez, Brain Hyland with Brian Poole and all backed by Vanity Fare. Hear the classic hits performed by the original hit makers.

Tickets:Band – A: £22, Band – B: £21 (3pm) Band – A: £24, Band – B: £23 (7.30pm)

The Central Theatre

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Theatres

Wed, 25 – Thu, 26 Apr, 7.30pm

Cirque Du Ciel’s ‘ShangHi’ This marvellous extravaganza, combines acrobatics, modern dance, martial arts, original music and many other traditional and modern Chinese elements in an amazing fantasy adventure, the next generation of Cirque du Soleil.

Tickets: Band – A: £22, Band – B: £19.50

The Central Theatre

Fri, 27 Apr, 7.30pm www.medwayticketslive.co.uk

Rich Hall Rich Hall’s renowned grouchy, deadpan style has established him as a master of absurdist irony and king of rapid-fire wit.

Fans can see the comic genius from Montana discuss a variety of topics all delivered in his own hilarious unique way.

Tickets: Band – A: £17, Band – B: £16

The Central Theatre

Fri, 27 Apr, 7pm

Medway Young Musicians Awards Produced by the local rotary clubs, the event gives the best young musical talent in Medway a chance to perform on stage.

Tickets: Adult £8, students £4

phone 01634 338338

The Brook Theatre

Community hire

Sat, 28 Apr, 7.30pm

Magical Extravaganza on Ice International ice skaters, award winning magicians and contortionists, take you on a glamorous, exciting and magical journey suitable for all the family.

Tickets: £17.50, children £12

The Central Theatre

Theatre information More details at www.medwayticketslive.co.uk

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• 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.

• 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 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

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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50+ Dance Classes Stay fit and active, and help improve your flexibility, mobility and co-ordination.

For all levels;beginners especially welcome.

Cost: £4 per class

Every Tue, 24 Jan to 27 Mar, 10 - 11am (9.30am start on 13 March only) Hook Meadow Community Centre, Walderslade

Every Wed, 25 Jan to 28 Mar, 9.30 10.30am St Thomas Church Hall, Rainham

Every Fri, 27 Jan to 30 March, 2 - 3pm Lordswood Healthy Living Centre

phone 01634 338338

Every Thu, 26 Jan - 5 Apr (no class 16 Feb), 7.30 - 8.30pm

Dancercise This is a creative and cheaper way to keep fit in a relaxed environment. Different levels of ability welcome.

Every Thu, 26 Jan - 5 Apr (no class 16 Feb), 8.30 - 9.30pm

Adult Ballet Strengthen your physique, tone the muscles and learn a traditional technique in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Beginners welcome.

Cost: £38 for 10-week course or £4 per class

The Brook Theatre

Sun, 4 Mar, 2 - 3pm

U.Dance Medway performace

Medway

Tickets: £4. Phone 01634 338319

MidKent College

Loop Dance Company Phone 01634 831531 or email info@loop dancecompany.co.uk for more information

Cost: £38 for 10-week course or £4 per class

The Brook Theatre

Thu, every week, 10am - 12noon

Open Professional class Mon, every week, 5 - 6.30pm

Youth Dance Company Class Cost: £55 for 10-week course or £5.50 per class

The Brook Theatre

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Arts

February break workshops for under 18s

Mon, 13 to Wed, 15 Feb, 10am – 4pm (8-16yrs)

Time Travelling Tardis Adventure A three-day drama workshop Go on a Doctor Who inspired adventure, journeying through time. Suitable for people with an interest in theatre.

Fri, 17 Feb, 10am - 3.30pm (8-16yrs)

Glee Club

The Brook Theatre

A one-day dance workshop Dance and sing-along to favourite songs from the smash hit TV series Glee. Learn a routine and vocals with professional dancer Jay and perform a showcase at 3.15pm.

Thu, 16 Feb, 10am 3.30pm (8-16yrs)

JLS

Cost: £14 or make savings with our Double Dance or Five for £55 Deals

A one-day dance workshop A must for all dedicated JLS fans or future boy band members. Dance to your favourite JLS hits and perform an amazing routine for family and friends at the end of the day.

The Brook Theatre

v v v Double Dance deal v v v Save £4 and pay £24 when you book for both dance workshops at the same time.

Cost: £14 or make savings with our Double Dance or Five for £55 Deals

The Brook Theatre

Advance booking essential Dance

Drama

Circus

Save £11 and pay £55 when you book for all five days of our workshops together.

Parental permission may be required Art and craft

Festival fun

Family entertainment

phone 01634 338338

Five for £55 deal

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Cost: £38 or save money with our Five for £55 Deal

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Send them for some creative springtime fun at The Brook Theatre and other venues around Medway.

Our activities are suited to every pocket – some are completely free.

Visit www.celebratemedway2012.co.uk now for full details or phone 01634 338319 and we’ll send you information.

Don’t miss out on all the fun – book your place before it’s too late, phone 01634 338338 for a booking form.

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Art exhibitions Wed, 1 Feb - 29 Feb

Life after a brain injury

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by Nathan Dodsworth Inspirational artwork, photography and talks by Nathan Dodsworth, an ex-teacher from Rochester who has suffered two acquired brain injuries in the past eight years. Nathan's passion and determination, accompanied with encouragement from family has helped him overcome negative thoughts and emotions, and turn them into something creative and positive.

Friday, 3 and 17 Feb, 5 - 6pm.

An opportunity to meet and talk with Nathan Dodsworth.

The Brook Theatre Gallery

Waiting for the 7.43, Rosie James

Fri, 10 Feb – Fri, 13 Apr

Thu, 9 Feb, 6.30 - 8.30pm

Passing Reflections - Rosie James Craft Case - Andrea Walsh, Alison Lowry

Opening reception

Anonymous passers by, individuals and crowds, are the subject of textile artist Rosie James’ investigations.

Within her figurative thread drawings and screen prints, she draws attention to often-overlooked details found in everyday occurrences and looks to capture the commonality found within groups. The unnoticed becomes noticed, in her playful and seductive textiles.

Rochester Art Gallery’s Craft Case presents ceramics and glass faceted boxes, together with a selection of jars and vessels, by Andrea Walsh. Alison Lowry’s fused textiles in glass of family heirlooms, capture and preserves traces of the wearer.

Rochester Art Gallery and Craft Case, High Street, Rochester

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Sat, 24 Mar, 12.30 - 3.30pm

Free family workshop Explore thread drawing with textiles artist Rosie James to create your own works of art, inspired by the exhibition.

Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

To book for the workshop or RSVP to the opening reception phone 01634 338319 or email arts@medway.gov.uk

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Libraries

Libraries

Find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/medwaylibraries

Find out what exciting events and activities are going on at your library.

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

Medway libraries run regular events for children of all ages. To find out where and when these events are happening, visit www.celebratemedway2012.co.uk or phone your local library.

• 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.

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Regular events for children and families

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

• Homework clubs Drop-in homework help for all ages.

Wed, 15 Feb, 8pm

Punch and Judy

Wed, 21 Mar, 8pm

Bertie Pearce, a member of the Inner Magic Circle, is a Professor of Punch and Judy.

He inherited a fascination with conjuring from his maternal grandfather and has performed as a conjuror all over the world.

The Women’s Land Army

Tickets: £3.75 01634 235576

Dr Ann Knief discusses the valuable role of these wartime workers.

Tickets £3.75 01634 235576

Wigmore Library

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Libraries

Special events - children and families Sat, 11 Feb, 10am - 12noon

Tue, 14 Feb, 3.30pm

Friendly bugs (4-10yrs)

Butterflies and bugs (4-10yrs)

Stories and craft.

Stories and craft.

Luton Library

Minibeasts workshop (5-11yrs)

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Discover how animals belong in different groups and meet live minibeasts.

Tue, 14 Feb, 10.30am - 12noon

Hempstead Library

Tue, 14 Feb, 2 - 3pm

Creepy crawly (4-10yrs) Stories and craft.

Strood Library

Strood Library

Tue, 14 Feb, 2.30 - 4pm Chatham Community Hub

Tue, 14 Feb, 2.15 - 3pm

Bugs and beasties (4-10yrs)

Tue, 14 Feb, 2.15 - 3pm

Ladybirds and butterflies (4-10yrs) Stories and craft.

Hoo Library

Stories and craft.

Twydall Library

Tue, 14 Feb, 10.30 - 11am

Lazy ladybirds and buzzy bees (under 8yrs) Storytime.

Cuxton Library

Tue, 14 Feb, 10.30 - 11.30am

Baby Sensory - taster session (under 13 months) Hundreds of sensory development activities for parents and babies to share in the vital first year.

Wed, 15 Feb, 10.30 - 11.30am

Bugs and butterflies (3-8yrs) Stories and craft.

Wigmore Library

Catch a spider or two (3-8yrs) Stories and craft.

Wed, 15 Feb, 2 - 3pm Walderslade Hook Meadow

Fri, 17 Feb, 2 - 3pm Walderslade Village Library

Rochester Community Hub

Thu, 16 Feb, 2.30-3.15pm

Beetlemania (4-10yrs) Stories and craft.

Cuxton Library

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Thu, 16 Feb, 2.15 - 3pm

Beastly bugs (4-10yrs)

Ladybirds and butterflies (4-10yrs)

Stories and craft.

Rochester Community Hub

Libraries

Thu, 16 Feb, 2.30 - 3pm

Stories and craft.

Thu, 16 Feb, 2.15 - 3.15pm

Grain Library

Bugs and beasties (4-10yrs) Stories and craft.

Gillingham Library

Sat, 18 Feb, 2.15 - 3pm

Bugtacular beetles and butterflies (3-8yrs) Stories and craft.

Sat, 18 Feb, 10 - 11am

Butterfly bonanza (3-8yrs) Stories and craft.

Chatham Community Hub

Forest crafts (4-10yrs) Go on a woodland craft experience from the comfort of the children’s library.

Thu, 16 Feb, 2.15 - 3pm Wigmore Library

Fri, 17 Feb, 2.15 - 3pm Lordswood Library

Thu, 16 Feb, 3.45 - 4.30pm

Butterfly and ladybird (3-8yrs) Stories and craft.

Thomas Aveling School and Community Library

Thu, 16 Feb, 11 - 11.45am

Caterpillar capers (3-8yrs) Stories and craft.

Lordswood Library

RENT ONE, GET ONE FREE Saturday, 4 Feb is National Libraries Day

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Rainham Library

National Libraries Day is one day devoted to all things libraries.

To celebrate, Medway’s libraries will be offering rent one, get one free loans, on any audiobooks, DVDs, Blu-Rays or console games, to any adult who joins their local library on National Libraries Day.

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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.celebratemedway2012.co.uk or phone your local library.

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• Hempstead Family History group Get help researching your family history.

• Hard-of-Hearing readers’ group For people with impaired hearing who enjoy talking about books.

• 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.

• New to computers Free one hour introduction sessions available 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.

Courses in partnership with Medway Adult and Community Learning Service • Computing - first steps From £65 • Computing for the retired - first steps From £58 • Computing - moving on From £65 • Family history on the internet From £58.80 • Getting online - Internet and email From £58 • ESOL course - learning English as a second language

Phone 01634 338400 to book these courses.

Libraries for Life www.medway.gov.uk/libraries

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Tue, 24 Jan to Tue, 8 Feb,

Thu, 1 Mar, 7.15pm

Charting the changes exhibition: Luton village history

Under Investigation - crime and thriller writing

Luton Library

Libraries

Special events - adult Authors Danny Miller and Emlyn Rees will read from their books, talk about their respective careers and discuss the differences between crime and thriller writing.

Rochester Community Hub

Scriptwriters' workshop Tue, 14 Feb, 2pm

Memory makers Come and sing time-honoured songs with a Valentines Day theme. Light refreshments will be available.

Gillingham Library

Thu, 16 Feb, 10am - 2pm

Eat well, waste less Learn about recycling leftover food, minimising waste and healthy eating habits.

Strood Library

Tue, 21, Thu, 23, Fri, 24 and Sat, 25 Feb,

Time out week Enjoy tea or coffee, a good book and a chat.

Our new displays this week will be full of exciting reads for all to enjoy.

Cuxton Library

Tue, 21 Feb, 7.30pm

Ordnance survey ancient and modern The history of ordnance survey and modern map and data centres.

Chatham Community Hub

Scriptwriter and author Danny Miller draws on his experience and knowledge to lead this creative and informative workshop.

Strood Library

Thu, 8 Mar, 7.30pm

From Aphra Behn to the angry young women - a talk by Sam Hall Aphra Behn, the first British woman to make a living from writing, to today's new wave of angry young female playwrights.

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Thu, 1 Mar, 3pm

Rochester Community Hub

Sat, 24 Mar, 10am - 12.30pm

Heroes and Villains: Poetry workshop for World Poetry Day An inspiring creative writing workshop for new and established poets led by Maria C. McCarthy, author of Strange Fruits.

Strood Library

Thu, 29 Mar, 7.30pm

Mark Billingham and Martyn Waites An author talk with the British crime writers.

Chatham Community Hub

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Libraries

Medway Archives and Local Studies Centre Exhibitions

Events

Thu, 12 Jan to Tue, 28 Feb,

Wed, 22 Feb, 2.30pm

Archives of Great Expectations

The River Medway: History and development part two

Documents from the Rochester city collection.

Medway Archives and Local Studies Centre

Sandra Dunster talks about the history of the River Medway and launches her new book.

Medway Archives and Local Studies Centre

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Tue, 24 Jan to Tue, 7 Feb

Charting the Changes: Luton and Lordswood Chatham Community Hub

Tue, 24 Jan to Tue, 7 Feb

Hempstead: growth and development Hempstead Library

Thu, 15 Mar, 7.30pm

Allotments in Medway: Rochester and Strood An illustrated talk by Dr. Chris CornishLawrence.

Rochester Community Hub

Mon, 30 Jan to Fri, 10 Feb

Holocaust Memorial Day

Wed, 21 Mar, 10am - 4pm

Palaeography course

Guildhall Museum, Rochester

An interactive introduction to reading old handwriting with Dr. Sheila Sweetinburgh.

Thu, 1 Mar to Tue, 24 Apr

Cost: ÂŁ25

Medway Artists

Medway Archives and Local Studies Centre

Dadd, Spencelayh, Wyllie, Maxwell, Dunbar.

Medway Archives and Local Studies Centre

Library contact details Chatham Cuxton Gillingham Grain Hempstead Hoo Lordswood Luton

01634 337799 01634 711391 01634 337340 01634 338727 01634 361544 01634 250640 01634 862096 01634 406923

Rainham Rochester Strood Thomas Aveling School Twydall Walderslade Hook Meadow

For opening times go to www.medway.gov.uk/ libraries or phone your local library.

01634 333854 01634 337411 01634 335890

Walderslade Village 01634 686467 Wigmore 01634 235576

01634 338728 01634 232488

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

01634 861531

Medway Archives and local Studies Centre, Strood 01634 332714 www.medway.gov.uk/archives malsc@medway.gov.uk www.facebook.com/medwayarchivesandlocalstudies

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Sport

Sport The world’s most prestigious sporting event comes to London later this year, but before then there's plenty of sporting action taking place right here on your doorstep.

Sat, 14 Apr

Table Tennis National Veterans League

England Basketball National League play-off finals

Matches in the English Table Tennis Association Veterans National League where promotion and relegation will be decided.

Medway Park, Gillingham

See eight teams from four national league divisions fight for league play-off glory in one day of highoctane competition.

Tickets (on the door): Adults £6, concessions £3

Medway Park, Gillingham

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Sat, 28 and Sun, 29 Jan

Sat, 25 Mar Sat, 17 and Sun, 18 Mar

Wheelchair Rugby Super Series The new-look competition programme for Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby returns to Medway Park, with the country's leading teams battling it out in the high impact Paralympic sport.

Medway Park, Gillingham

Let the fun times roll at Gillingham FC There are lots of other events going on at Priestfield, from laugh out loud comedy to funky tribute nights.

Find out what’s going on at www.priestfield.com

London Broncos 12-hour wheelchair rugby league marathon In aid of Sport Relief. To take part email 2012@medway.gov.uk Medway Park, Gillingham

For more information on how to come and see these events phone 01634 338764.

Gillingham FC home fixtures: Sat, 4 Feb Hereford Utd Mon, 13 Feb Southend Utd Tue, 21 Feb Rotherham Utd Sat, 25 Feb Torquay Utd Tue, 6 Mar Barnet Sat, 10 Mar Crewe Alexandra Tue, 20 Mar Crawley Town Sat, 31 Mar Macclesfield Town

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Outdoors

Outdoors

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

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Tue, 14 Feb, 10am - 12noon

Under The Sea Collage

Sat, 28 Jan, 10am – 12noon

Winter Birds Join a ranger for a walk to Horrid Hill and Eastcourt Meadow, a chance to birdwatch along the estuary. Please wear suitable clothing. Not suitable for under 12-year-olds. £1.50 per person. 01634 337432

Riverside Country Park

Sun, 29 Jan, 10am – 12noon

Recycled Bird Feeders Collect up old plastic drink bottles, yoghurt pots or milk cartons (make sure they are clean) and the rangers will help you turn them into bird feeders to hang in your garden. £1.50 per child. 01634 337432

Riverside Country Park

Riverside Country Park

Wed, 15 Feb, 10am – 12noon

Junior Ranger Team Become a junior ranger studying the nature found at the park. From pond-dipping, mini-beast hunting and mammal surveying, habitat building and bird watching. For eight to 12-years-old. £2.50 per child or £15 advance payment for eight sessions. 01634 338191

Capstone Farm Country Park

Sun, 5 Feb, 11am – 1pm

Thu, 16 Feb, 9am – 11am

Bob Wade Scrub Clear

Marvellous Mammals

Come and clear some scrub with the Friends of Broomhill, in memory of Bob Wade. Please bring your own tools and gloves; can be supplied if necessary.

Please also bring a drink with you.

Join rangers searching for mice and voles around the park. Learn about their life cycles, habitats and more. Suitable for ages 10+ and adults alike.

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Pop in for five minutes or half an hour, grab a felt tip pen or get creative with some arts and craft materials and help create a collage, to be displayed in Riverside’s visitor centre.

Suitable for accompanied children aged five to 12-years-old. £1.50 per child. 01634 337432

£1.50 per person. 01634 338191

Capstone Farm Country Park

Junior Ranger Club Become a ranger studing the nature found at the park. From arts and crafts to walks, pond dipping and bird watching. For accompanied children aged 5 to 12-years-old.

Outdoors

Sat, 24 Mar, 10am – 11am

£1.50 per child. 01634 337432

Riverside Country Park

Sat 25 Feb, 11am – 12noon (classroom based), 1 - 3pm (field based)

Sat, 31 Mar, 10am – 3pm

Beginners Birdwatching (winter)

Learn bushcraft skills with our rangers such as mallet making, fire building, wild food foraging and preparation; cooking over an open fire, whistle making and more. Suitable for adults and children over 7-years-old. £10 per person. 01634 338191

Capstone Farm Country Park

£1.50 per person. 01634 337432

Riverside Country Park

Sun, 4 Mar, 11am – 1pm

Seed Planting Plant seeds with the Friends of Broomhill.

Seeds are provided. Please bring your own tools and gloves; can be supplied if necessary.

Please also bring a drink with you.

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This introductory course will help you identify common winter birds found on the estuary or within the surrounding areas.

No previous experience necessary.

Capstone Bushcraft Day

Broomhill Park

Sat, 10 Mar, 10am – 12noon

Family Discovery Walk Join a ranger in the first of three walks this year looking this time at the signs of spring. £1.50 per person. 01634 337432

Riverside Country Park

Sun, 18 Mar, 10am – 12noon

Junior Ranger Team Become a ranger studying the nature found at the park. From pond-dipping, mini-beasting, mammal surveying, habitat building and bird watching. For eight to 12-year-olds.

Volunteer Task Days Come and help the park volunteers for the day. An ideal opportunity to learn what we do and to talk to volunteers. Refreshments will be provided.

Capstone Farm Country Park

Sun, 5 Feb and Sun, 18 Mar, 10am – 2pm 01634 338191

Riverside Country Park

Sun, 5 Feb and Sun, 4 Mar 10am – 2pm 01634 337432

£2.50 per child. 01634 338191

Capstone Farm Country Park

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The English Festival 21 April

Sweeps Festival 5 to 7 May

Fuse Festival 15 to 17 June

Castle Concerts 18 to 21 July

Capstone Festival 23 September

Black History Month October

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Looking ahead

Dickens Festival 8 to 10 June

Medieval Merriment 1 and 2 September

Will Adams Festival 15 September

Bonfire night display 3 November

Dickensian Christmas 1 and 2 December

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River Festival 2 June

Looking ahead

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Two months, more than 100 events, and one place that it’s all happening - Medway.

Next issue

Look out for our next what’s on brochure for April/May, available from late/end March.

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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01634 333333 (unless otherwise stated next to event) 8am to 8pm (Mon-Fri) 9am to 1pm (Sat) Please note: Calls to customer services may be recorded or monitored for security and staff development purposes.

Medway Council, Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, Kent ME4 4TR Email: customer.contact@medway.gov.uk Website: www.celebratemedway2012.co.uk Minicom: 01634 333111

This information can be made available in other formats from 01634 333333 If you have any questions about this leaflet and you want to speak to someone in your own language please ring 01634 335577

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