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Celebrating Community Festival 2010
Programme of Events
12th - 27th June 2010 Celebrating all that is good in our area Supported by local churches, Kent Police and community groups Latest details online at www.celebratingcommunity.org.uk
Welcome to our Community Festival This is the fourth year that churches working together with other agencies have staged the Celebrating 4t Community Festival. From this year’s ye h ar programme you will see that there are many new and exciting events / talks for you to attend and enjoy - many free of charge. It might be useful to have a highlighter pen in your hand as you go through this programme to mark off the things you would like to do. Many people in our area work voluntarily to provide clubs and organisations to enhance our lives. Our local Councillors, PCSOs, Youth Workers all work on our behalf, and we acknowledge everything that is good and thank them on our Community’s behalf for all the effort and time they put into the things that they do for us. This year our Festival ‘kicks off ’ on the same day as the start of the World Cup Tournament in South Africa. Reflecting the excitement of this, there are two family events organised involving a football theme (12th June at St. Philip and St. James and 26th June at St. William’s Church). Perhaps we will all have the words of the song ‘It’s coming home, it’s coming home’ ringing in our ears as many are hopeful of the FIFA World Cup Trophy being lifted high by the English team - as in 1966. Interestingly, just as churches are behind this modest Festival so it was that churches were behind the setting up of the football league system in this country (in 1886) and many well known clubs of today have their roots in church teams. If football is not for you, though, don’t despair! There are lots of ‘football free’ events - for example strawberries and cream, line dancing, ‘Help the Heroes’ service in the style of ‘Songs of Praise’, Teddy Bears’ Picnics plus the exotic flavours of Africa at the African Night. There are walks offered by volunteers from the Walderslade Woodlands Group and opportunities to try out new-to-you crafts. The local libraries are once again offering events - one showing you how to research your family tree and another is an informal afternoon for you to share your local memories.
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Often the church is ridiculed and pilloried, sometimes deservedly, especially for the things it gets wrong but it has also been an agent of social change and has instigated many good things for the welfare of all that we now take for granted. Celebrating and giving thanks can start in many small ways … perhaps we can all make a special effort to thank those around us during this Celebrating Community Festival fortnight for the things they do for us … or even smiling at strangers or sending cards of thanks to those who offer a service that enhances our lives. Why not use this fortnight as a time to invite a neighbour in for a cup of tea or coffee … we have much to give thanks for and our relationships with one another are so very important if we desire to be a community. At the heart of this festival is God’s church working together, setting aside denominational differences for the glory of God and the good of our community. Within this fortnight there are opportunities to be still and draw inner spiritual strength from God; you will receive a warm welcome from any of the churches in our area that you may choose to visit. My prayer is that you will be blessed by this Festival. Rev John S Currie (Project Co-ordinator)
2010 Programme On pages 4 to 7 of this programme you will find over 100 events listed, many of which are free, and by the time you read this there will be even more on the website at www.celebratingcommunity.org.uk
Local Churches Details can be found on page 21.
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2010 Programme of Events Here is a summary list of events - see the alphabetical list on pages 8 to 20 for details of each event. Remember - visit the website to see new events that were confirmed after this programme went to print and also any changes or cancellations to printed events: http://www.celebratingcommunity.org.uk/ Time
Event
Friday 11 June 7pm-7am Sat
A Night of Prayer - Peacebuilders in the Community
Saturday 12 June 9am-12 noon
Lordswood Leisure Centre Come & Try for Free Sessions #1
11am - 2pm
Craft Make and Take Day with a Cream Tea
2-5pm
Blue Bell Hill Village Fete
3pm - 5pm
Joyce's Wonderful High Tea
From 5pm
World Cup Kick Off - Screening of the Glorious '66 Game followed by England's first match in the 2010 Competition plus a free BBQ!
Sunday 13 June Various times
Church Services
5pm
African Night
Monday 14 June
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9.30am 12.30pm
M.A.P.S. (Mark's Activity Programme Service)
10am - 12 noon
Computer Course for All (Every morning this week)
10.30am - 11am
Baby Bounce and Rhyme (offered at two venues Walderslade Hook and Lordswood Libraries)
10.30am - 12 noon
Stay Well and Keep Healthy!
12.30pm 1.30pm
M.A.P.S. Lunch Club
1.30pm - 4.30pm
M.A.P.S. (Mark's Activity Programme Service)
2pm
Women's Fellowship
6.30pm
Craft Open Evening
Time
Event
Tuesday 15 June 9.30am - 12noon
Craft Group at Christ the King
9.30am - 3.30pm
Coffee Shop for the over 60s (lunch 12 noon - 1.30pm)
10.15am10.45am
Baby Bounce and Rhyme followed by Toddler Shake and Boogie 11.00 - 11.30
From 12 noon
Ploughman's Lunches at St William's Coffee Break
12.30pm
Breakaway Community Lunch
12.45pm-2.30pm
Toddle Inn
1pm - 2.30pm
Buttercups Open Afternoon
5pm - 6pm
Rainbow Kids
6.15pm - 7.30pm
Spectrum
7.30 - 8.30pm 8.30pm onwards
Keep Fit
Wednesday 16 June 10am
Dementia Care Info Coffee Morning
10am - 11.30am
Wafflers - Bible Study Group
11.30am - 1pm
Brunch at St Simon Stock followed by Bingo
12 noon - 1pm then 7-8pm
Line Dancing
2.15pm - 2.45pm
Story Time for 3 - 5 year olds
Thursday 17 June 9.30am-11.30am
Tunbury Tots
10.30am
Service of Healing and Wholeness
1pm - 2.30pm
Little Angels Teddy Bears' Picnic
2.30pm-4pm
Tea and Reminiscences about our area
Friday 18 June 9.30am-11am
Toddler Shake and Boogie
9.30am-11.30am
Tunbury Tots
10am - 11.30am
Tunbury Tots - New Baby Group
From 10.30am
Coffee with 'Hands of Rochester' at St William's Church
2.15pm - 2.45pm
Story Time
1.30pm - 4.30pm
M.A.P.S. (Mark's Activity Programme Service)
7.30pm - 9.00pm
An Evening of Summer Music
7.30pm - 9.30pm
Youth Club 5
Time
Event
Saturday 19 June 9.00am
Lordswood Leisure Centre: Come & Try Free Sessions #2
10am - 12 noon
Coffee Morning with Bring and Buy
10am - 12.30
Browse 'n' Buy Sale
10.30am
An African Story Time
11am - 11.30am
Fathers' Day Bounce and Rhyme Session
2pm - 4pm
Tunbury Primary School Summer Fair
7.30pm
"How to Live Forever"
Sunday 20 June Various times
Church Services
2.30pm
Guided Woodland Walk - Round Wood and Plateaux
4pm - 5pm
Help the Heroes ‘Songs of Praise’ style service
6.30pm - 8pm
Maddy Aid 2 - variety entertainment
Monday 21 June 9.30am
M.A.P.S. (Mark's Activity Programme Service)
10.30am - 11am
Baby Bounce and Rhyme (offered at two venues Walderslade and Lordswood Libraries)
10.30am-12noon
Coffee with Kent Wildlife Trust
12.30pm-1.30pm
M.A.P.S. Lunch Club
1.30pm-4.30pm
M.A.P.S. (Mark's Activity Programme Service)
2pm
Women's Fellowship
2.30pm-4pm
Beginning your family history
3.30pm - 6pm
Sporty Church
Tuesday 22 June
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9.30am - 3.30pm
Coffee Shop for the over 60s (lunch 12-1.30pm)
10.15am10.45am
Baby Bounce and Rhyme followed by Toddler Shake and Boogie
12 noon
Ploughman's Lunches at St. William's Coffee Break
12.30pm
Breakaway Community Lunch
12.45pm -2.30pm
Toddle Inn
5pm - 6pm
Rainbow Kids
6.15pm - 7.30pm
Spectrum
7.30-8.30pm 8.30pm onwards
Keep Fit
Time
Event
Wednesday 23 June 10am - 11.30am
Wafflers - Bible Study Group
10am - 12noon
St Alban's Housewives' Fellowship Coffee Morning
11.30am - 1pm
Brunch at St Simon Stock followed by Bingo
12noon - 1pm then 7-8pm
Line Dancing
12.15pm-2.15pm
Parent and Toddler Group Teddy Bears' Picnic
2.15pm - 2.45pm
Story Time
3.30pm - 4.30pm
Teddy Bears' Picnic
3.30pm
Strawberry & Cream Tea Party with the Mayor
3.45pm - 5pm
Chatterbooks
Thursday 24 June 9.30am-11.30am
Walderslade Policing Team Surgery
9.30am-11.30am
Tunbury Tots
10am - 12noon
St William's Pre-School Summer Fete
10.30am
Guided Woodland Walk - Round Wood and Plateaux
1pm - 2.30pm
Little Angels Toddler Group
Friday 25 June 9.30am-11.30am
Tunbury Tots
10am - 11.30am
Tunbury Tots - New Baby Group
10am-12 noon
'MAGIC' (Medway Autistic Group & Information Centre) Support available for parents / carers
10am-2.30pm
Oasis CafĂŠ
1.30pm - 4.30pm
M.A.P.S. (Mark's Activity Programme Service)
2.15pm - 2.45pm
Story Time
7.30pm
Youth Club
8.00pm
Sing-a-long with Grease (the movie)! - A football free zone!
Saturday 26 June 10.30am
An African Story Time for Children
4pm - 6pm
Football Fever Family Party!
Sunday 27 June Various times
Church Services
4.00pm
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Alphabetical List of Events A Night of Prayer - Peacebuilders in the Community Join with others in a night of prayer for the people in our area or email your specific prayer needs via our Celebrating Community email address on the webside (www. celebratingcommunity.org.uk). Drop in for as short or as long a time as you are able. Silent prayer or prayer together, light a candle as a symbol of your prayer - finishing at 7.00am with breakfast. Free Venue: St. William’s Church, Walderslade Village ME5 9LR When: Friday 11 June (Festival Eve) 7.00pm - 7.00am Saturday Contact: Mrs Mandy Harris 01634 373876
African Night A taste of Africa. An evening not to be missed with food, music, African headdresses and attire to try on. Complete with inspiring African praise and dance! All very welcome . Donations Venue: 41st Medway Scouts Hall, Mafeking Road, Walderslade ME5 9HG When: Sunday 13 June 5pm Contact: Gideon Sappor 01634 317361 or 07954406145
An African Story Time for Children An exciting African tale for under 8’s told by Gideon Sappor who was born in Ghana. Free Venue: Walderslade Hook Meadow Library, King George Road, ME5 0TZ When: Saturday 19 June & 26 June 10.30am Contact: Library 01634 861531 Venue: Walderslade Village Library, Walderslade ME5 9LR When: Saturday 26 June 10.30am Contact: Library 01634 686467
An Evening of Summer Music Local choir members unite to bring an evening of secular and sacred musical entertainment, including the delightful children’s choir from St Benedict’s School. Donations Venue: St William’s Church, Walderslade Village ME5 9LR When: Friday 18 June 7.30pm - 9.00pm Contact: Josie 01634 862910 or Mike Radley 01634 666552
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Baby Bounce and Rhyme (offered at two venues - Walderslade and Lordswood Libraries) For babies under 18 months. Free Venues: Walderslade Hook Meadow Library, King George Road, Walderslade also Lordswood Library, Kestrel Road, Lordswood ME5 0TZ ME5 8TH When: Monday 21 June 10.30am - 11.00am Contact: Library 01634 861531 (Walderslade Hook) 01634 681595 (Lordswood)
Baby Bounce and Rhyme For pre-school children and their carers. Free Venue 1: Walderslade Hook Meadow Library, King George Road, ME5 0TZ Venue 2: Lordswsood Library Kestrel Road, Chatham ME5 8TH When: Monday 14 June 10.30am - 11.00am Contact: Library 01634 861531 (Walderslade Hook) 01634 862096 (Lordswood)
Baby Bounce and Rhyme followed by Toddler Shake and Boogie Baby Bounce and Rhyme for babies under 18months. Toddler Shake and Boogie fun sessions for pre-school children. Free Venue: Walderslade Village Library, Walderslade ME5 9LR When: Tuesday 15 June 10.15am - 10.45am and 11.00 - 11.30 When: Tuesday 22 June 10.15am - 10.45am Contact: Library 01634 686467
Beginning your family history Come and hear more about tracing your family roots. Free Venue: Walderslade Village Library, Walderslade ME5 8LR When: Monday 21 June 2.30pm-4pm Contact: Library 01634 686467
Blue Bell Hill Village Fete A traditional village fete. Lots of stalls, home made cakes and teas plus fun arena events. Small entry charge Venue: St Alban’s Church, Robin Hood Lane, Blue Bell Hill Village ME5 9QR When: Saturday 12 June 2.00pm - 5.00pm Contact: Doug Milne 01634 863925
Breakaway Community Lunch Lunches are served every Tuesday during term time and include a choice of soup, ploughman’s with salad, yoghurt, tea or coffee all for £2.00. Everyone welcome - no need to book. £2. Venue: St Philip and St. James Church Hall, King George Road, ME5 0TZ When: Tuesday 15 June 12.30pm & Tuesday 22 June 12.30pm Contact: Jean Bowring 01634 864579 9
Browse ‘n’ Buy Sale As well as a variety of goods - most new or nearly new - there’s always homemade cakes, jams and preserves for sale and time to enjoy a relaxing coffee and chat with others at Coffee Corner! Free Venue: St David’s Church, Newton Close, Lordswood (next to the Kestrel) ME5 8TR When: Saturday 19 June 10am - 12.30 Contact: Sylvia Wrigglesworth 01634 683789
Brunch at St Simon Stock followed by Bingo A warm welcome and delicious food to eat await you at St Simon Stock followed by a game of Bingo (1.15pm for 1.30pm). donations Venue: St Simon Stock Church, Bleakwood Road ME5 0NF When: Wednesday 16 June 11.30am - 1pm & Wednesday 23 June 11.30am - 1pm Contact: Josie 01634 862910
Buttercups Open Afternoon The village nursery is opening its doors to parents and children for a special ‘come and try it’ session of Messy Play. Explore what Buttercups has to offer for your young family (www.buttercups-care.co.uk). Free Venue: Buttercups Nursery, 361A Walderslade Road, Walderslade Village ME5 9LW When: Tuesday 15 June 1pm - 2.30pm Contact: Jan 01634 685511
Chatterbooks A lively reading group for 8 - 12 year olds with special guest Gideon Sappor. Free Venue: Walderslade Village Library, Walderslade ME5 9LR When: Wednesday 23 June 3.45pm - 5.00pm Contact: Library 01634 686467
Church Services You will be made very welcome by any of the congregations. Details of churches and contact details are at the back of this programme. When: every Sunday at various times check back of programme for church details Contact: Rev John Currie 01634 684888
Closing Community Celebration The closing celebration with live band followed by tea and cakes. Outdoors if fine. Everyone is welcome. Free Venue: St Simon Stock Church, Bleakwood Road ME5 0NF When: Sunday 27 June 4.00pm Contact: Rev John Currie 01634 684888
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Coffee Morning with Bring and Buy Come and enjoy a relaxing cup of coffee / tea and browse the bring and buy items. Small charge Venue: Church of Christ the King, Dove Close, Princes Park ME5 7PX When: Saturday 19 June & Saturday 26 June 10.00am - 12 noon Contact: Mrs Pam Rimmel 01634 868020
Coffee Shop for the over 60s Relax, read the paper, enjoy hospitality! Teas, coffees and homemade cakes 50p. Lunch - soup and roll for £1. Venue: Walderslade Baptist Church, Catkin Close, Walderslade ME5 9HP When: Tuesday 15 June and 22 June, 9.30am - 3.30pm (lunch 12 noon - 1.30pm) Contact: Lisa Arnold 01634 312194
Coffee with ‘Hands of Rochester’ at St William’s Church Drop in for tea/coffee and hear what ‘Hands’ can offer you (transport for disabled/ lunch club/befriending scheme). Alternatively, perhaps you could offer to become a volunteer for Hands - information will be available for you to consider. Free Venue: St William’s Church, Walderslade Village ME5 9LR When: Friday 18 June From 10.30am Contact: Mrs Wendy Baxter 01634 867194
Coffee with Kent Wildlife Trust An opportunity to come and hear about the work of the Wildlife Trust and find out how we can play our part in preserving wildlife. Items available to purchase to help the work of the Wildlife Trust. Small charge Venue: St William’s Church, Walderslade Village ME5 9LR When: Monday 21 June 10.30am - 12 noon Contact: Mrs Wendy Baxter 01634 867194
Computer Course for All Come and learn the basics or improve your skills. This Course runs for 5 mornings. Please book in advance. £5 for the week Venue: St Thomas More RC Primary School, Bleakwood Road, Chatham ME5 0NP When: Monday 14 June (and every day this week) 10.00am - 12 noon Contact: Paul Williams 01634 864701
Craft Group at Christ the King Come and join in with this friendly craft group, a large variety of crafts, including lace making. Free come and try it session 50p once a member Venue: Church of Christ the King, Dove Close, Princes Park ME5 7PX When: Tuesday 15 June 9.30am - 12 noon Contact: Mrs Beryl Davies 01634 668271 11
Craft Make and Take Day with a Cream Tea Try a new craft with demonstrations. For adults and children. A small charge for each activity. Small charge for the Cream Tea Venue: Church of Christ the King, Dove Close, Princes Park ME5 7PX When: Saturday 12 June 11.00am - 2.00pm Contact: Mrs Beryl Davies 01634 668271
Craft Open Evening 5th Chatham South Guides invite you to an open evening with the chance to try out a variety of crafts. Open to everyone. Free Venue: Emmanuel Church, Silverweed Road, Weedswood ME5 0UD When: Monday 14 June 6.30pm Contact: Miss Laura McNeil 01634 200516
Dementia Care Info Coffee Morning Dean James and Ray Smith, Medway Dementia Advisors, will be at St William’s Coffee Break to give a short talk and offer support and advice for people with dementia, their carers, family and friends - there will also be the opportunity to speak privately if preferred. Refreshments available. Free Venue: Coffee Break (far end of the church building) St William’s Church, Walderslade Village ME5 9LR When: Wednesday 16 June 10.00am Contact: Medway Dementia Care 01634 338633 or St William’s Church 01634 867194
Fathers’ Day Bounce and Rhyme Session Celebrate Fathers’ Day at Lordswood Library. This event is for Dads with 0-3 year olds. Refreshments provided. Free Venue: Lordswood Library, Kestrel Road, Chatham ME5 8TH When: Saturday 19 June 11.00am - 11.30am Contact: Library 01634 862096
Football Fever Family Party! Fun for boys and girls with their families - craft and games to play, plus tea and a story with a message … all with a football theme. £2.50 per person Venue: St William’s Church, Walderslade Village ME5 9LR When: Saturday 26 June 4.00pm - 6.00pm Contact: Enquiries - Mrs Mandy Harris 01634 373876 To book your places ring 01634 867194
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Guided Woodland Walk - Round Wood and Plateaux Led by Bernard and Julia Gaydon of the Walderslade Woodlands Group. Walk amongst a diversity of native flowers and trees. Birds and bufferlies may appear can they be identified? See an unusual mamillated sarsen stone. Ring to book your place. Suitable for accompanied school aged children, and you can bring your dog! Wear sensible shoes/boots and be aware there are short steep sections. Walkers will need to sign an accident indemnity form. Duration: 1 to 1.5hours. Free Venue: Beechen Hall, Wildfell Close, Walderslade ME5 9RU When: Thursday 24 June 10.30am, & Sunday 20 June 2.30pm Contact: Bernard and Julia Gaydon 01634 861627
Help the Heroes ‘Songs of Praise’ style service Did you serve in the Forces? Are your loved ones serving in the Forces? Would you like to support our serving Forces? Then come and join in our ‘songs of praise’ style Forces special service. If you would like to sing a special hymn please contact Debbie Oliver 01634 684439 or email deb.80@blueyonder.co.uk. A collection will be taken for ‘Help the Heroes’ charity; wear your medals with pride or come in uniform. Collection for Help the Heroes Venue: St David’s Church, Newton Close, Lordswood (next to the Kestrel) ME5 8TR When: Sunday 20 June 4.00pm - 5.00pm Contact: Mrs Debbie Oliver 01634 684439 or email deb.80@blueyonder.co.uk
“How to Live Forever” Ever wished you could live forever? Sales of Grecian 2000 and anti-wrinkle cream suggest that at the very least we’ll go to considerable lengths to preserve our youth! Why not come along to an evening of live worship music, a talk, and the opportunity to consider whether we really can live forever? Free Venue: St William’s Church, Walderslade Village ME5 9LR When: Saturday 19 June 7.30pm Contact: Richard Cross 01634 671181
Joyce’s Wonderful High Tea You are invited to take tea with Joyce (her birthday celebration!) to raise funds for Holy Trinity Churches and Marie Curie Cancer. There will be a glorious selection of freshly made sandwiches, complete with wonderful home-made cakes to choose from plus a pot of tea or coffee - all served by waitresses. To reserve you place at this special occasion rsvp to Joyce by 9th June - joycewarren@virginmedia.com £4.50 per head Venue: St David’s Church, Newton Close, Lordswood (next to the Kestrel) ME5 8TR When: Saturday 12 June 3.00pm - 5.00pm Contact: Joyce Warren 01634 668845
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Keep Fit Whether you would like to try gentle exercise to music or an aerobic workout, you will find these groups welcoming and friendly. Beginners welcome. Bring a friend! £3 per class Venue: Church of Christ the King, Dove Close, Princes Park ME5 7PX When: Tuesday 15 June 7.30 - 8.30pm 2nd session 8.30pm When: Tuesday 22 June 7.30-8.30pm 2nd session 8.30pm Contact: Linda Eatwell 01634 811895
Line Dancing Give line dancing a try. Beginners welcomed and you don’t need a partner! Two classes - beginners and improvers. £3 per session Venue: Hook Meadow Hall, King George Road, Walderslade ME5 0TZ When: Wednesday 16 June and 23 June, 12 noon - 1pm then 7-8pm Contact: Linda Eatwell 01634 811895
Little Angels Fun and a warm welcome await parents and carers with pre-school children plus craft, singing and toys. £1 per person Venue: St William’s Church, Walderslade Village ME5 9LR When: Thursday 24 June 1.00pm - 2.30pm Contact: Mandy Harris 01634 373876
Little Angels Teddy Bears’ Picnic Pre-school children are invited to bring their teddies to a special picnic, there will be lots of fun things to do and eat. £1 per person Venue: St William’s Church, Walderslade Village ME5 9LR When: Thursday 17 June 1pm - 2.30pm Contact: Mrs Mandy Harris 01634 373876
Lordswood Leisure Centre Come and Try for Free Sessions #1 Junior Trampolining (6 - 16 yr olds) 9.00am - 12 noon (limited spaces); Badminton / Table Tennis 9.00am - 11.30am; Health Suite (adults only) 9.00am - 3.00, Gym (for families). Mini Circuits 10.30am - 11.00am (12 - 15 year olds), 11.00am - 11.30am (16+) - please ring for more information. Free Venue: Lordswood Leisure Centre, North Dane Way, Lordswood ME5 8YE When: Saturday 12 June 9.00am - 12 noon Contact: Jo Randall 01634 682862
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Lordswood Leisure Centre Come and Try for Free Sessions #2 Junior Trampolining (6 - 16 yr olds) 9.00am - 12 noon; Badminton / Table Tennis 9.30am - 11.30am; 9.00am - 3.00pm Health Suite (adults only) Gym for families please ring for more information. Free Venue: Lordswood Leisure Centre, North Dane Way, Lordswood ME5 8YE When: Saturday 19 June 9.00am Contact: Jo Randall 01634 682862
M.A.P.S. (Mark’s Activity Programme Service) For people with physical and / or learning disabilities. £5 per client £1 carers and parents Venue: Walderslade Baptist Church, Catkin Close, Walderslade ME5 9HP When: Monday 14 June 9.30am - 12.30pm, 1.30pm - 4.30pm Friday 18 June 1.30pm - 4.30pm Monday 21 June 9.30am-12.30pm, 1.30pm - 4.30pm Friday 25 June 1.30pm - 4.30pm Contact: Mark Spurgeon 01634 317431
M.A.P.S. Lunch Club For people with physical and / or learning disabilities. Venue: Walderslade Baptist Church, Catkin Close, Walderslade ME5 9HP When: Monday 14 June 12.30pm - 1.30pm & Monday 21 June 12.30pm - 1.30pm Contact: Mark Spurgeon 01634 317431
Maddy Aid 2 A celebration of talent in Medway! A family friendly evening of music, theatre and dance, raising money for Maddy’s service project to God’s Golden Acre, South Africa, an orphanage for children whose lives have been devastated by HIV/AIDS. Donation for entry (suggested amount £3 per person). Suggested donation of £3 per person Venue: St William’s Church, Walderslade Village ME5 9LR When: Sunday 20 June 6.30pm - 8.00pm Contact: Maddy White 01634 671815
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‘MAGIC’ (Medway Autistic Group & Information Centre) Support available for parents / carers Find out about the work of this local group from those who understand what living with autistic spectrum disorders is like and hear about the support and help they can offer. Hear how parents support other parents who live with Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome or Autism Spectrum Disorder. MAGIC also helps Autistic children integrate into the local community and build their self esteem. Lynn Green will give a short presentation and will be happy to answer questions or speak one-to-one. Free Venue: Coffee Break (far end of the church building), St. William’s Church, Walderslade ME5 9LR When: Friday 25 June 10am - 12 noon Contact: Mrs Wendy Baxter 01634 867194
Oasis Café An informal café that happens regularly on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month. Teas, coffees, soft drinks etc. are served with homemade cakes and light snacks such as homemade soups, jacket potatoes, toasties etc. Oasis offer a warm welcome to anyone passing by as well as those making a detour just to pop in for delicious food at knock down prices and easy company. Free Venue: St David’s Church, Newton Close, Lordswood (next to the Kestrel) ME5 8TR When: Friday 25 June 10am - 2.30pm Contact: Linda Hartwell 01474 852280
Parent and Toddler Group Teddy Bears’ Picnic Lots of fun with toys, crafts and activities for 0 to 4 year olds, their parents / carers and teddies! Honey sandwiches and teddy biscuits provided for a picnic lunch at 12.15pm (Don’t forget your teddy!!). 50p per child Venue: St. Philip & St. James Church Hall, King George Road, Weedswood ME5 0TZ When: Wednesday 23 June 12.15pm - 2.15pm Contact: Debbi 01634 325741
Ploughman’s Lunches at St William’s Coffee Break Treat yourself or bring a friend to lunch. Enjoy a ham or cheese ploughman’s lunch with salad, plus yoghurt with fairly traded tea / coffee. You will be warmly welcomed. £2.50 Venue: Coffee Break (far end of the church building) St William’s Church, Walderslade Village ME5 9LR When: Tuesday 15 June and 22 June From 12 noon Contact: Mrs Wendy Baxter 01634 867194
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Rainbow Kids Club for children in school years Reception to Yr 2. Visitors welcome - please contact Mandy before attending. £1.50 Venue: Walderslade Baptist Church, Catkin Close, Walderslade ME5 9HP When: Tuesday 15 June & 22 June 5pm - 6pm Contact: Mandy Roe 01634 864148
Service of Healing and Wholeness A time of peace, quiet and healing prayer. Free Venue: St Alban’s Church, Robinhood Lane, Blue Bell Hill Village ME5 9QR When: Thursday 17 June 10.30am Contact: Rev Phil Wootton 01634 660087
Sing-a-long with Grease (the movie)! - A football free zone! Come on your own or in a group to watch this iconic movie, ready to join in with the songs. Bring your own wine and nibbles and enjoy the film seated at candlelit tables (as ‘American Diner’ as we can make it!) Come dressed as Grease characters if you wish. Please ring to book. Donations Venue: St William’s Church, Walderslade Village ME5 9LR When: Friday 25 June 8.00pm Contact: St William’s Church 01634 867194
Spectrum Club for children in school years 3 to 6. Visitors welcome - please contact Mandy before attending. £1.50 Venue: Walderslade Baptist Church, Catkin Close, Walderslade ME5 9HP When: Tuesday 15 June & 22 June 6.15pm - 7.30pm Contact: Mandy Roe 01634 864148
Sporty Church Lots of sporty challenges to take part in for primary school aged children accompanied by their parents / carers - younger siblings are welcome too. Chill out time with refreshments 3.30pm - 4.10pm, games start at 4.10 - 5.10pm, 5.10pm the story of Samson followed by a picnic tea. £2 per person Venue: St Alban’s Church, Robinhood Lane, Blue Bell Hill ME5 9QR When: Monday 21 June 3.30pm - 6.00pm Contact: Rose Robinson 01634 683688
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St Alban’s Housewives’ Fellowship Coffee Morning A warm welcome, refreshments and cake await at this coffee morning. All welcome. £1.00 Venue: St Alban’s Church, Robin Hood Lane, Blue Bell Hill Village ME5 9QR When: Wednesday 23 June 10.00am - 12 noon Contact: Mrs Jean Boorman 01634 666680
St William’s Pre-School Summer Fete All are welcome to this traditional summer fete. Lots of fun activities for families with young children - bouncing castle, outdoor games, homemade cakes, refreshments and much more. Take the opportunity of speaking to one of the leaders about what St William’s Pre-School has to offer your child / grandchild. Free Venue: St William’s Church, Walderslade Village ME5 9LR When: Thursday 24 June 10.00am - 12 noon Contact: Anouska 07967442825
Stay Well and Keep Healthy! Nurse, Sister Maureen Ashdown will be available to offer advice and discuss healthy eating / avoiding diabetes etc. She will also be offering blood pressure testing - no appointment necessary! Free Venue: Coffee Break (far end of the church building) St William’s Church, Walderslade Village ME5 9LR When: Monday 14 June 10.30am - 12 noon Contact: Mrs Wendy Baxter 01634 867194
Story Time Fun Sessions for pre-school children including stories and crafts. Free Venue: Walderslade Village Library, Walderslade ME5 9LR When: Friday 18 June & 25 June 2.15pm - 2.45pm Contact: Library 01634 686467 Venue: Walderslade Hook Meadow Library, King George Road, ME5 0TZ When: Wednesday 16 June & 23 June 2.15pm - 2.45pm Contact: Library 01634 861531
Strawberry & Cream Tea Party with the Mayor Book your places for this special treat of fresh strawberries and cream followed by entertainment. Our new Mayor, Counsellor David Brake, will be attending this event. Cost £3. Venue: St William’s Church, Walderslade Village ME5 9LR When: Wednesday 23 June 3.30pm Contact: Mrs Vera Jones 01634 862748
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Tea and Reminiscences about our area Hook Meadow Library invites you to an informal afternoon of tea and reminiscences about the area in which we live - bring your memories and photos to show others if you are able! Free Venue: Walderslade Hook Meadow Library, King George Road, ME5 0TZ When: Thursday 17 June 2.30pm-4pm Contact: Library 01634 861531
Teddy Bears’ Picnic Bring your teddies along to join in an afternoon of fun, music and games. Teddy snacks provided. Families welcome. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Free Venue: Emmanuel Church, Silverweed Road, Weedswood, ME5 0UD When: Wednesday 23 June 3.30pm - 4.30pm Contact: Linda Chewter 01634 328834
Toddle Inn A friendly group offering a fun time for carers and pre-school children. £1.50 per family Venue: Emmanuel Church, Silverweed Road, Weedswood ME5 0UD When: Tuesday 15 June & 22 June 12.45pm - 2.30pm Contact: Mrs Rita Cooper 07788 555855
Toddler Shake and Boogie Fun Sessions for pre-school children. Free Venue: Lordswood Library, Kestrel Road, Lordswood, ME5 8TH When: Friday 18 June 9.30am - 11.00am Contact: Library 01634 861595
Tunbury Primary School Summer Fair A traditional summer fayre with stalls and activities for all ages to enjoy, organised by Tunbury School’s Parents’ Association. Come along and join the fun! 50p Adults children free Venue: Tunbury Primary School, Tunbury Avenue, Walderslade ME5 9HY When: Saturday 19 June 2.00pm - 4.00pm Contact: 01634 863085
Tunbury Tots Parent and toddler group. Toys, refreshments, chat, craft and singing. £1.50 per family Venue: Walderslade Baptist Church, Catkin Close, Walderslade ME5 9HP When: Thursday 17th, Friday 18th, Thursday 24th, Friday 25th 9.30am - 11.30am Contact: Lisa Arnold 01634 312194 19
Tunbury Tots - New Baby Group Baby group for first time parents and their small ones! £1.50 Venue: Walderslade Baptist Church, Catkin Close, Walderslade ME5 9HP When: Friday 18 June & Friday 25 June 10.00am - ll.30am Contact: Inez Robinson 01634 827235
Wafflers - Bible Study Group Come for coffee and study time in a relaxed atmosphere. Free Venue: Walderslade Baptist Church, Catkin Close, Walderslade ME5 9HP When: Wednesday 16 June & 23 June 10.00am - 11.30am Contact: Reg Hughes 01634 852506
Walderslade Policing Team Surgery Come and meet your local PCSO and share any Policing problems and issues, and Stevie will be happy to discuss them with you - on a one to one basis if necessary. Free Venue: Coffee Break (far end of the church building) St William’s Church, Walderslade Village ME5 9LR When: Thursday 24 June 9.30am - 11.30am Contact: PCSO Stevie Kennett 01634 792347
Women’s Fellowship You can be sure of a warm welcome, a cup of tea and time for a chat. Today’s speaker is Cora Hayles-Reed from Paddock Wood. Free Venue: Emmanuel Church, Silverweed Road, Weedswood ME5 0UD When: Monday 14 June & 21 June 2pm Contact: Mrs Ruth Boyes 01634 687466
World Cup Kick Off - Screening of the Glorious ‘66 Game followed by England’s first match in the 2010 Competition plus a free BBQ! Come and join the excitement of the World Cup Tournament . Start by watching and remembering the glorious victory of 1966 and then cheer England on at 7.30pm when they compete in their first match against the USA - plus a free BBQ! Venue: St. Philip and St. James, King George Road, Weedswood ME5 0UD When: Saturday 12 June From 5.00pm Contact: Rev David Green 01634 681671
Youth Club All young people at secondary school welcome. Tuck shop, music, table tennis, snooker, table football and much more …. £1.50 Venue: Walderslade Baptist Church, Catkin Close, Walderslade ME5 9HP When: Friday 18 June & 25 June 7.30pm - 9.30pm Contact: Lisa Arnold 01634 312194 20
Local Christian churches The Parish of Holy Trinity South Chatham is made up of three churches and is Church of England and Methodist combined. St Alban’s Church Robin Hood Lane, Blue Bell Hill, Chatham ME5 9QR Rev Phil Wootton 01634 660087 St David’s Church Newton Close, Lordswood, Chatham. ME5 8TH Rev Marilyn Ilyas 01634 660922
St William’s Church Walderslade Village, Chatham ME5 9LR Rev John Currie 01634 684888
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Christ the King Church (Church of England) Dove Close, Princes Park, Chatham ME5 7PX Church Office 01634 868020
The Covenant Assembly Meet at the 41st Medway Scouts Hall Mafeking Road Walderslade ME5 9HG Pastor Ade Mosuro 07859 904163
Emmanuel Church Silverweed Road Weedswood Chatham ME5 0UD June Parkin 01634 862438
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Lordswood Fellowship Fellowship Walk Kestrel Road Lordswood Chatham ME5 8TH Ray Cantan 07903 441877
St Philip & St James’ Church (Church of England) King George Road Weedswood Chatham ME5 0TZ Rev David Green 01634 864348
St Simon Stock Church (Catholic) Bleakwood Road Walderslade Chatham ME5 0NF Fr Stephen Wymer 01634 862910 Walderslade Baptist Church Catkin Close (Off Tunbury Avenue), Chatham ME5 9HP Rev Stephen Roe 01634 687571 23
Celebrating Community Festival is a joint venture organised by representatives of local churches, organisations and community groups. Event co-ordinator is the Rev John Currie For more information see www.celebratingcommunity.org.uk Please email your feedback on any aspects of the Festival to: feedback@celebratingcommunity.org.uk May 2010 e&oe