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Celebrating Community Festival 2009
Programme of Events
13th - 28th June 2009 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 third year that churches working together with other agencies have staged the Celebrating Community Festival. From this year’s programme you will see that there are many new and exciting events / talks for you to attend and enjoy. It might be useful to have a highlighter pen in 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 they do. This year, there is something for everyone from Bounce and Rhyme sessions for babies, in our local libraries, to gentle cream teas for those who are well past being bounced around! You could learn to line dance or take part in a Quiz Night with delicious cookies. We haven’t forgotten the financial and employment problems caused by the Credit Crunch either. Sonia Hyner, from the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB), has been invited to give two talks dealing with some of the financial worries many people are facing at this time; together with details of the various services offered by the Citizens Advice Bureau. These talks are being held in Walderslade and Hook Meadow libraries and, for Lordswood, there is a Community Information Café planned. On a spiritually uplifting note, why not come, taste and enjoy the flavours of Africa with music and food at the celebrated African Night. There are lots of opportunities for you to try something new. Join the group that are taking a short walk into the local woods and hear about the work of the volunteers who look after the woodlands, which are still such an important part of our community. Celebration 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 being radical and smiling at strangers! Why not use this fortnight as a time to invite a neighbour in for a cup of tea or coffee … we have so much to give thanks for and our relationships with others are very important. May God bless you. Rev John S Currie (Project Co-ordinator) 2
Highlights for 2009 Even More Events On pages 6 to 23 you will find over 115 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
Competition We are repeating last year’s popular Celebration Crow competition which is open to all - families, schools, youth groups, clubs and pubs. We would like to see the area full of Celebration Crows during the Festival fortnight. Build your weather resistant competition crows to display in school grounds, on the sides of buildings or gardens. These can be characters from books, films etc. What is a “Celebration Crow”? The answer to this and full details of how to enter the competition are online at www.celebratingcommunity.org.uk/competition/ or contact Stuart Finnis on 07970831888 or 01634 684888. Leaflets with details are also available in local libraries.
Message in a Bottle Free packs available during the fortnight. These can be collected from St William’s Coffee Break (far end of the St William’s Church building) Walderslade Village. These have been donated by Medway Disablement Services. [You write down the medications you take and keep the details in one of these bottles in your fridge. If you are then unable to tell them, the Emergency Services would be able to pass on the necessary information to hospital staff.]
‘Deaf / Blind’ Hangers for Doors These will be available, again courtesy of Medway Disablement Services for use in hotels to alert staff in an emergency situation and 3
will be available from St William’s Coffee Break, St William’s Church, Walderslade.
‘Our Local History’ Is a project being run by Hook Meadow Library and Walderslade Village Library during June. You are invited to call into either of the Libraries and pass on your historical memories / recollections / family history of the people in this area on an A4 sheet of paper – include photographs if you are able. The Librarians will note your name and address and laminate your work and display it in the Library (these can then be collected at the end of June). There will also be Memory Books in the Libraries to write down any anecdotes/tales about the area that others may enjoy reading and which may spark fond memories, thoughts and smiles for them.
Summer Holiday Club The Walderslade Churches Children’s Holiday Club is planned for the week of Monday 27th to Friday 31st July, 10am to 12noon at Walderslade Girls School. More details from local churches and/or from the Rev David Green (tel. 864348) or email: david.green@pipnjims.co.uk
Local Churches Details can be found on page 25.
Why have a Celebration of Community? It is a real joy to promote all that is good in our area and to build up relationships with one another, between groups and organisations, and enable our community to develop and become more caring. Churches have often been seen as a ‘closed shop’. Places where some people go on a Sunday, a bit of a holy club. For those outside of church families, churchgoers and church activities, it can seem a bit of mystery and unrelated to everyday life. Yet churches have a deep 4
concern for the whole life of the community, not just things that happen in church. The spiritual needs of the community affect us all and we want to celebrate all that is good and true and lovely. This is why church leaders in the area are again uniting and involving other local community groups, businesses, councillors and the neighbourhood police to promote many of the positive things already happening here. The Festival is building year by year. If we have missed a group the Community could benefit from knowing about it is not too late, their details can be emailed to the Festival website: feedback@celebratingcommunity.org.uk The Celebrating Community Festival is all about our working together for the good of our community and celebrating all that is praiseworthy. It has been brought into being by churches uniting with this vision in mind. We would like to thank our sponsors for helping to fund this project which is drawn together by volunteers. We especially thank The Bishop’s Fund for Mission, the CO-OP, Medway Council and local churches for their financial support. In the midst of this action packed programme you might like to give yourself a time of peace to chill out, and pray as you walk the Labyrinth which will be cut into the grass at St Alban’s Church, Blue Bell Hill. There is an obvious start point, ask God in your thoughts to bring things to your mind - people, situations and slowly and gently walk the path laid out, lifting names of people, situations into God’s care. The Labyrinth wends in and out, just as life does, hopefully at the end of this experience you will find peace with yourself and God. Please email your feedback on any aspects of the Festival to: feedback@celebratingcommunity.org.uk May you enjoy something of what is being offered this fortnight.
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2009 Programme of Events Visit the website to see new events and updated information Here is a summary list of events - see the alphabetical list on pages 11 to 23 for details of each event. All events are open to everyone but some have a specific focus P Preschool C Children Y Youth indicated by the letters: S Senior Citizens L Learning Difficulties Time
Event
Type
All fortnight Celebration Crow Competition! Labyrinth Saturday 13 June 10am-2pm
RSPCA Open Day
11am-2pm
Craft Make and Take!
2-5pm
Blue Bell Hill Village Fete
Sunday 14 June AM
Church Services
2.30-3.30pm
Guided Woodland Walk - Round Wood and Cossington Valley
Monday 15 June
6
9.15-11.15am
Tiddlers
P
9.30am-12.30pm
M.A.P.S. (Mark's Activity Programme Service)
L
10am-12noon
MAGIC (Medway Autistic Group & Information Centre) Support available
10.30-11am
Baby Bounce and Rhyme
10.30am-4pm
Victorian Garden Party
12.30-1.30pm
M.A.P.S. Lunch Club
L
1pm-3pm
Nippers 'N Natters
P
1.30-4.30pm
M.A.P.S. (Mark's Activity Programme Service)
L
2pm-3pm
Women's Fellowship
4pm-5pm
Football Coaching
P
Y
Time
Event
Type
Tuesday 16 June 9.30-11am
Make and Do Session
P
10.15am
Baby Bounce and Rhyme
P
From 12noon
Ploughman's Lunches at St William's Coffee Break
12.15pm
Breakaway Lunch Club followed by Boccia at 2pm
12.45-2.20pm
Toddle Inn
PC
5pm-6pm
Rainbow Kids
C
6.15-7.30pm
Spectrum
C
6.30-8.30pm
Basket Ball Coaching
Y
7pm-8.30pm
Fun Speed Stacking Competition
7.30-8.30pm 2nd session 8.30pm
Keep Fit
Wednesday 17 June PC
9.15-11am
Music and Rhyme
9.30-11.30am
Walderslade Policing Team Surgery
10am-12noon
St Alban's Housewives' Fellowship Coffee Morning
10am-11.30am
Wafflers - Bible Study Group
10.30-11.30am
The Citizens Advice Bureau
11.30am-2pm
Coffee and Brunch at St Simon Stock
S
12noon-5pm
Arts, Creativity and Games
Y
12noon-1pm then 7-8pm
Line Dancing
S
1pm-3pm
Young Parents Group - Babes and Bumps
YP
2.15-2.45pm
Story Time for 3 - 5 year olds
P
3.30-5pm
Messy Church!
5pm-7pm
Gym Induction and Fitness Programme
Y
Thursday 18 June 9.15-11.15am
Sticky Tots
P
9.30-11.30am
Tunbury Tots
P
10am-12noon
Age Concern Chatham - How We Can Help
S
10.30am
Service of Healing and Wholeness
10.30am-4.30pm
Victorian Garden Party
1.30-2.30pm
Little Angels
7pm
An Illustrated History Talk on Rochester Castle
P
7
Event
Type
9.30am-11.20am
Tunbury Tots
P
10am-11.30am
Tunbury Tots - New Baby Group
P
10.30-11.30am
The Citizens Advice Bureau
1.30-4.30pm
M.A.P.S. (Mark's Activity Programme Service)
L
2pm
Tea Party with Entertainment for Senior Citizens
S
From 6.00pm
Festival of Flowers and Music. Walderslade Primary School Choir will sing at 7.00pm
7.30-9.30pm
Youth Club
Time Friday 19 June
Y
Saturday 20 June 9am - 2pm
Gym / Health Suite Taster Day - Lordswood Leisure Centre
10am-12noon
Celebrating Community Browse and Buy Sale
10am-12noon
Coffee Shop @ W.B.C.
11am-3pm
Community Fayre
11-11.30am
Fathers’ Day Bounce and Rhyme Session
11am-4pm
St William's Strawberry Fair
2-4pm
Tunbury Primary School Summer Fair
7pm
African Night
P
Sunday 21 June AM
Church Services
9am-2pm
Gym / Health Suite Taster Day - Lordswood Leisure Centre
2-5pm
Victorian Garden Party
Monday 22 June
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9.15-11.15am
Tiddlers
P
9.30am-12.30pm
M.A.P.S. (Mark's Activity Programme Service)
L
10.30-11am
Baby Bounce and Rhyme
P
12.30-1.30pm
M.A.P.S. Lunch Club
L
1-3pm
Nippers 'N Natters
P
1.30-4.30pm
M.A.P.S. (Mark's Activity Programme Service)
L
2-4pm
CAMEO (Come And Meet Each Other)
S
2-3pm
Women's Fellowship
2.30pm
Talk by Sonia Hyner of The Citizens Advice Bureau
7-8.30pm
Prospects
L
Time
Event
Type
Tuesday 23 June 9.30-11am
Make and Do
P
10.15am
Baby Bounce Fun Session
P
10.30am-12noon
Stay Well !
From 12noon
Ploughman's Lunches at St. William's Coffee Break
12.45-2.20pm
Toddle Inn
P
5-6pm
Rainbow Kids
C
6.15-7.30pm
Spectrum
C
6.30-9.30pm
Olympic Day in Lordswood
Y
Wednesday 24 June From 9.00am
Open Meeting for Lordswood
9.30-11.30am
Walderslade Policing Team Surgery
9.15-11.00am
Music and Rhyme
10.30am-4.30pm
Victorian Garden Party
11.30am-2pm
Coffee and Brunch at St Simon Stock
12noon - 1pm then 7-8pm
Line Dancing
1-3pm
Young Parents Group - Babes and Bumps
YP
3.30-5pm
Strawberry Tea Party
S
2.15-2.45pm
Story Time for 3 - 5 year olds
P
10-11.30am
Wafflers - Bible Study Group
5pm-7pm
Gym Induction and Fitness Programme
P
Y
Thursday 25 June P
1.30-2.30pm
Little Angels
2.30-3.30pm
Guided Woodland Walk - Round Wood and Cossington Valley
6.30-9.30pm
Football Tournament
From 9.00am
Open Meeting for Lordswood
9.15-11.15am
Sticky Tots
P
9.30-11.30am
Tunbury Tots
P
2.30pm
Talk by Sonia Hyner from Citizens Advice Bureau
7.00pm - 9.00pm
Considering Getting Married / A Wedding Blessing / Re-affirming your Marriage Vows ?
Y
9
Event
Type
1.30-4.30pm
M.A.P.S. (Mark's Activity Programme Service)
L
2.15pm
Story Time
P
9.30-11.30am
Tunbury Tots
P
10am
Oasis CafĂŠ
10-11.30am
Tunbury Tots - New Baby Group
2pm
Kingfisher School Summer Fair
4.30-9.30pm
Candlelit Victorian Garden Party
7.30-9.30pm
Youth Club
8pm start
Sing-along Mamma Mia!
Time Friday 26 June
P
Y
Saturday 27 June Y
10am-2pm (groups at different times)
Lordswood Leisure Centre
10am-4pm
The Co-operative Fairtrade Tastings
10.30am
An African Story Time for Children
12noon-3pm
Lordswood Children's Centre Summer Fair
12.30-3.30pm
St David's Community Information CafĂŠ
S
2.30-3pm
Story Time
C
7.30pm
Cookies and Cake Quiz Night
C
Sunday 28 June AM
Church Services
From 4pm
Closing Celebration - Community Messy Church!
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/ e&oe
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Alphabetical List of Events African Night A taste of Africa, an evening not to be missed with food, music, African headdresses and attire to try. Complete with inspiring African praise and dance! All welcome. Venue: 41st Medway Scouts Hall, Mafeking Road, Walderslade ME5 9HG When: Saturday 20th. Cost: Free (voluntary donations to Habitation of Hope) Contact Gideon Sappor 01634 317361 or 07954406145
Age Concern Chatham - How We Can Help Cathy Steinman from Age Concern Chatham will be at St. William’s Coffee Break to give a short talk on the work of Age Concern Chatham and advise on what they can do to help. Cathy will also be available to chat one to one. Venue: Coffee Break (far end of the church building) St William’s Church, Walderslade Village ME5 9LR When: Thursday 18th. Cost: Free. Contact Mrs Wendy Baxter 01634 867194
An African Story Time for Children Listen to an exciting African tale told by Gideon Sappor who was born in Ghana. Venue: Walderslade Village Library, Walderslade ME5 9LR When: Saturday 27th. Cost: Free. Contact Library 01634 686467
An Illustrated History Talk on Rochester Castle Norman Munn was Head Custodian of Rochester Castle for 10 1/2 years. Find out more about this historical ‘treasure’ we have close to where we live. Refreshments will be served. Venue: Emmanuel Church, Silverweed Road, Weeds Wood ME5 0UD When: Thursday 18th. Cost: donations. Contact 01634 305266
Arts, Creativity and Games Lots on for 8 - 19 year olds - including creative arts plus use of the Wii, Xbox, pool, internet access. Competitions and refreshments. Venue: Lordswood Youth Centre, Lordswood Library, Kestrel Road, Lordswood ME5 8TH When: Wednesday 17th. Cost: 50p. Contact Andrew Willetts, Youth Development Worker 01634 338729 or 07920 793350
Baby Bounce and Rhyme Fun sessions for pre-school children and their carers. Venue: Walderslade Village Library, Walderslade ME5 9LR When: Monday 15th, Tuesday 16th, Monday 22nd Cost: Free. Contact Library 01634 686467 11
Baby Bounce Fun Session For pre-school children and their carers. Venue: Walderslade Village Library, Walderslade ME5 9LR When: Tuesday 23rd. Cost: Free. Contact Library 01634 686467
Basket Ball Coaching For 8 - 19 year olds. Venue: Ball Court next to Lordswood Library, Kestrel Road, Lordswood ME5 8TH When: Tuesday 16th. Cost: Free. Contact Andrew Willetts, Youth Development Worker 01634 338729 or 07920 793350
Blue Bell Hill Village Fete A traditional village fete. This year marching bands and ferrets will be included! Lots of stalls, home made cakes and teas plus arena events. Venue: St Alban’s Church, Robin Hood Lane, Blue Bell Hill Village ME5 9QR When: Saturday 13th. Cost: Small entry charge. Contact Doug Milne 01634 863925
Breakaway Lunch Club followed by Boccia at 2pm Newcomers always welcome. Today’s meal will be followed by a game of Boccia at 2pm - a fun, seated, indoor game of bowls suitable for those with mobility problems. Venue: St Philip and St. James, King George Road, Weeds Wood ME5 0TZ When: Tuesday 16th. Cost: £1.50. Contact Jean Bowring 01634 864579
CAMEO (Come And Meet Each Other) CAMEO is a group of retired people who meet monthy. Today’s meeting is a ‘bring and share’. Bring your favourite poem / story / anecdote to share, or request a favourite piece of music and if possible, it will be played for you. Light refreshments. Venue: St William’s Church, Walderslade Village ME5 9LR When: Monday 22nd. Cost: £1. Contact Bernard Seagrove 01634 865919
Candlelit Victorian Garden Party A garden party with a Victorian theme (weather permitting). Be sure to take part in this candlelit treat. Diana Moulding invites you to refreshments with cake, plants for sale. Proceeds to Celebrating Community Festival / Rochester Cathedral Campaign. Venue: 248 Walderslade Road, Walderslade ME5 0PA When: Friday 26th. Cost: £1 which includes refreshments. Contact Diana Moulding 01634 868245
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Celebrating Community Browse and Buy Sale Come and browse our many stalls. We have a variety of new, nearly new and preloved bargains. Stock-up with home-made preserves and cakes and rest your feet over a cuppa at Coffee Corner. June special - watch the model train and visit the holiday stall. Venue: St David’s Church, Newton Close, Lordswood (next to the Kestrel) ME5 8TR When: Saturday 20th. Cost: Free. Contact Sylvia Wrigglesworth 01634 683789
Church Services You will be made very welcome by any of the congregations. Details of churches and contact details at the back of this programme. When: Sunday 14th 21st & 28th. Contact Rev John Currie 01634 684888
Closing Celebration - Community Messy Church! A Messy Church style closing act of worship for all the family, have fun giving thanks to God! Followed by a scrumptious tea provided by Glad to be Grey (Glad to be Grey members will be happy to talk to you about their club activities and outings). Venue: St William’s Church, Walderslade Village ME5 9LR When: Sunday 28th. Cost: Free. Contact Rev John Currie 01634 684888
Coffee and Brunch at St Simon Stock A warm welcome and delicious food to eat await you at St Simon Stock. Venue: St Simon Stock Church, Bleakwood Road ME5 0NF When: Wednesday 17th & Wednesday 24th. Cost: donations. Contact Mrs Mavis Westbrook 01634 682658
Coffee Shop @ W.B.C. Stop off for a coffee and cake! Take a look around the Church with displays of our organisations. Have a game of pool and table tennis - fun for all ages! Venue: Walderslade Baptist Church, Catkin Close, Walderslade ME5 9HP hen: Saturday 20th. Cost: Free. Contact Lisa Arnold 01634 312194
Community Fayre A wide variety of stalls and activities to take part in for children. Cake stall etc. Venue: St Simon Stock Church, Bleakwood Road ME5 0NF When: Saturday 20th. Cost: Free. Contact Mrs Mavis Westbrook 01634 682658
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Considering Getting Married / A Wedding Blessing / Re-affirming your Marriage Vows ? Have you considered starting your marriage off with a church wedding? Would you like your wedding to be blessed or to re-affirm your vows then St Alban’s Church could be the ideal setting. Come and look at the church, talk to a Vicar, listen to music, enjoy a glass of fizz and nibbles and share your dreams about your big day! You may be surprised to discover that a church wedding is less expensive than other venues and what better way than inviting God to bless your marriage right from the start. Venue: St Alban’s Church, Robin Hood Lane, Blue Bell Hill Village ME5 9QA When: Thursday 25th. Cost: Free. Contact Rev Phil Wooton 01634 660087
Cookies and Cake Quiz Night Bring a team, maximum of 8 people per table, or come as you are and join with others to form a team. Bring your own drinks, glasses and nibbles (Cookies and cakes will be served!) Venue: St Alban’s Church, Robin Hood Lane, Blue Bell Hill Village ME5 9QR When: Saturday 27th. Cost: £4 per person. Contact Tracey Meads 01634 867597
Craft Make and Take! Try a new craft with demonstrations. For adults and children. A small charge for each activity. Venue: Church of Christ the King, Dove Close, Princes Park ME5 7PX When: Saturday 13th. Cost: Small charge. Contact Mrs Beryl Davies 01634 668271
Fathers’ Day Bounce and Rhyme Session Celebrate Fathers’ Day at Lordswood Library, this event is for Dads with 0-3 year olds. Refreshments provided. Venue: Lordswood Library, Kestrel Road, Chatham ME5 8TH When: Saturday 20th. Cost: Free. Contact Library 01634 862096
Festival of Flowers and Music Starting at 6.00pm with refreshments. Walderslade Primary School Choir will sing at 7.00pm followed by the remainder of the programme with intermissions. Give your senses a treat, enjoy the beautiful flower arrangements and the delightlful sounds of local choirs including Walderslade Primary School and the combined church choirs of St Simon Stock and St William’s Church plus the enchanting trio Ellie, Fran & Rosie. Venue: St William’s Church, Walderslade Village ME5 9LR When: Friday 19th. Cost: donations. Contact Mrs Marina Havinden and the Petals Flower Arranging Group 01634 683909. Choirs - Mike Radley 01634 666552 14
Football Coaching For 8-19 year olds, in the Ball Court next to Lordswood Youth Centre. All welcome. Venue: Ball Court next to Lordswood Library, Kestrel Road, Lordswood ME5 8TH When: Monday 15th. Cost: Free. Contact Andrew Willetts, Youth Development Worker 01634 338729 or 07920 793350
Football Tournament For 8-19 year olds - book a place as soon as possible with Andy. Venue: Ball Court next to Lordswood Library, Kestrel Road, Lordswood ME5 8TH When: Thursday 25th. Cost: Free. Contact Andrew Willetts, Youth Development Worker 01634 338729 or 07920 793350
Fun Speed Stacking Competition 5th Chatham South Guides invite you to this fun Speed Stacking Cups Competition (with a small prize for the quickest stacker!). Open to all, please ring and let Gwen know you are coming. Girls considering becoming Guides are particularly welcome to this ‘taster’ evening. Venue: Emmanuel Church, Silverweed Road, Weeds Wood ME5 0UD When: Tuesday 16th. Cost: Free. Contact Gwen Howard 01634 862701
Guided Woodland Walk - Round Wood and Cossington Valley Led by Nigel Osborne of the Walderslade Woodlands Group. See examples of coppicing and the care taken of our wooded areas. Ring to book your place. Suitable for accompanied school aged children and you can bring your dog! Wear sensible shoes and be aware there are steep sections. Walkers will need to sign an accident indemnity form. Venue: Meet in the car park at Beechen Hall, Wildfell Close, Walderslade ME5 9RU When: Sunday 14th & Thursday 25th. Cost: Free. Contact Nigel Osborne 01634 200883
Gym / Health Suite Taster Day - Lordswood Leisure Centre Free Gym Taster Day: 9.00am - 11.00am Badminton and Table Tennis. 10.00am - 2.00pm Acorn Health and Fitness Suite including use of the gym, jacuzzi, steam room (all under instruction) for 16+ age group. Venue: Lordswood Leisure Centre, North Dane Way, Lordswood ME5 8YE When: Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st Cost: Free. Contact Jo Randall 01634 682862
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Gym Induction and Fitness Programme For young people. This will be run at Lordswood Leisure Centre, meet at Lordswood Youth Centre at 5.00pm to sign the necessary consent forms. Gym session from 6.00pm. Venue: Lordswood Youth Centre, Lordswood Library, Kestrel Road, ME5 8TH When: Wednesday 17th & Wednesday 24th. Cost: Free. Contact Andrew Willetts, Youth Development Worker 01634 338729 or 07920 793350
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! Venue: Church of Christ the King, Dove Close, Princes Park ME5 7PX When: Tuesday 16th. Cost: £3 per class. Contact Linda Eatwell 01634 811895
Kingfisher School Summer Fair A variety of stalls, coconut shie, bouncy castle, visits from the Police and Fire Brigade and Invicta Arachnid Club. Venue: Kingfisher Primary School, Princes Park ME5 7NX When: Friday 26th. Cost: Small charge. Contact Mrs Alison Brightman 01634 335850
Line Dancing Give line dancing a try, beginners welcomed and you don’t need a partner! Two classes: beginners and improvers. Venue: Hook Meadow Hall, King George Road, Walderslade ME5 0TZ When: Wednesday 17th & Wednesday 24th. Cost: £3 per session. Contact Linda Eatwell 01634 811895
Little Angels Creative play, action songs and lots of toys for pre-school children plus tea/coffee for parents/carers and a friendly welcome. Venue: St William’s Church, Walderslade Village ME5 9LR When: Thursday 18th & Thursday 25th. Cost: £2 per child. Contact Kate Cross 01634 671181
Lordswood Children’s Centre Summer Fair A variety of stalls including - ‘name the bear’, hot food, sweets in a jar, hook a duck, hoop a frog, tin tombola, pets corner, face painting and much more. Tables to hire £5 outside and £10 for double. Venue: Lordswood Infant School, Lordswood Lane ME5 8NN When: Saturday 27th. Contact Donna Curtis 01634 333670 16
Lordswood Leisure Centre Come and try for free: 10.00am - 11.00am Mini Circuits for 12-15 year olds (aerobic type excercises) 11.00am - 12noon Pilates (for adults) 1.00pm - 2.00pm Body Combat (for adults). Venue: Lordswood Leisure Centre, North Dane Way, Lordswood ME5 8YE When: Saturday 27th. Cost: Free. Contact Jo Randall 01634 682862
M.A.P.S. (Mark’s Activity Programme Service) For people with physical and/or learning disabilities. Venue: Walderslade Baptist Church, Catkin Close, Walderslade ME5 9HP When: Monday 15th, Friday 19th, Monday 22nd, Friday 26th Cost: £5 per client £1 carers and parents. 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 15th and Monday 22nd. Contact Mark Spurgeon 01634 317431
MAGIC (Medway Autistic Group & Information Centre) Support available Find out about the work of this local group, 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. Venue: Coffee Break (far end of the church building), St. William’s Church, Walderslade ME5 9LR When: Monday 15th. Cost: Free. Contact Mrs Wendy Baxter 01634 867194
Make and Do For parents and their children. Arts and crafts to make and take away. Songs, a story and refreshments included. Venue: Church of Christ the King, Dove Close, Princes Park ME5 7PX When: Tuesday 16th & Tuesday 23rd. Cost: 50p. Contact Tina or Sarah 01634 335850
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Messy Church! After school fun for kids with refreshments for carers. Lots to make and do - come and try this session for free! Venue: Emmanuel Church, Silverweed Road, Weeds Wood ME5 0UD When: Wednesday 17th. Cost: Free. Contact Lindsey Chewter 01634 328834
Music and Rhyme Play an instrument, singing and dancing, great fun! For adults with children aged 5 and under. Venue: Maundene School, Swallow Rise ME5 7QB When: Weds 17th & Weds 24th Cost: Free. Contact Tina or Sarah 01634 335850
Nippers ‘N Natters A stay and play session: an opportunity to play with your child and socialise with others. Venue: Kingfisher Children’s Centre, Kingfisher Drive ME5 7NX When: Mon 15th & Mon 22nd. Cost: Free. Contact Tina or Sarah 01634 335850
Oasis Café Come in and enjoy a Fair Trade coffee / tea and other refreshments including sweet and savoury snacks in friendly surroundings. Open every 2nd and 4th Friday each month. Venue: St David’s Church, Newton Close, Lordswood (next to the Kestrel) ME5 8TR When: Friday 26th. Cost: Free. Contact Linda Hartwell 01474 852280
Olympic Day in Lordswood Fun Olympic themed programme of activities and events, including National Competitions - design a coin with a cycling theme. Design an Olympic Logo. Venue: Lordswood Youth Centre, Lordswood Library, Kestrel Road, ME5 8TH. When: Tuesday 23rd. Cost: Free. Contact Andrew Willetts, Youth Development Worker 01634 338729 or 07920 793350
Open Meeting for Lordswood Air your concerns and issues at this meeting with the PACT Team, Teachers, Medway Councillor and Lordswood’s Youth Worker. This open meeting is designed to hear the views of the people of Lordswood. Two opportunities. Venue: Swingate Infant and Nursery School, Sultan Road, Lordswood ME5 8TJ When: Wednesday 24th. Cost: Free. Contact Andrew Willetts, Youth Development Worker 01634 338729 or 07920 793350 Venue: Lordswood Junior School, Lordswood Lane, Lordswood ME5 8NN When: Thursday 25 Cost: Free. Contact Andrew Willetts, Youth Development Worker 01634 338729 or 07920 793350 18
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. Venue: Coffee Break (far end of the church building) St William’s Church, Walderslade Village ME5 9LR When: Tuesday 16th & Tuesday 23rd. Cost: £2.50. Contact Mrs Wendy Baxter 01634 867194
Prospects Worship event for people with physical and/or learning disabilities. Venue: Walderslade Baptist Church, Catkin Close, Walderslade ME5 9HP When: Monday 22nd. Cost: Free. Contact Mark Spurgeon 01634 317431
Rainbow Kids Club for children in school years Reception - Yr 2. Visitors welcome - please contact Mandy before attending. Venue: Walderslade Baptist Church, Catkin Close, Walderslade ME5 9HP When: Tues 16th & Tues 23rd. Cost: £1.50. Contact Mandy Roe 01634 864148
RSPCA Open Day Celebrating the work of this RSPCA Clinic in Walderslade. Including sale of budget priced hutches and cages, bric-a-brac bargains. You may also visit the small animals and even consider re-homing one. Advice given on care of small animals. Venue: RSPCA, Parsons Memorial Clinic, 174 Walderslade Road ME5 0PQ When: Saturday 13th. Cost: Free. Contact Mrs Linda Alexander 01634 865722
Service of Healing and Wholeness A time of peace, quiet and healing prayer. Venue: St Alban’s Church, Blue Bell Hill Village ME5 9QR When: Thursday 18th. Cost: Free. Contact Rev Phil Wooton 01634 660087
Sing-along Mamma Mia! Come on your own or in a group to watch this feel-good movie, ready to join in with Abba’s songs. Bring your own wine and nibbles and enjoy the film seated at candlelit tables. Ring to book. Admission by pre-booking only. Venue: St William’s Church, Walderslade Village ME5 9LR When: Friday 26th. Cost: donations. Contact St William’s Church 01634 867194
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Spectrum Club for children in school years 3-6. Visitors welcome - please contact Mandy before attending. Venue: Walderslade Baptist Church, Catkin Close, Walderslade ME5 9HP When: Tues 16th & Tues 23rd. Cost: £1.50. Contact Mandy Roe 01634 864148
St Alban’s Housewives’ Fellowship Coffee Morning You are invited to join this friendly group for a coffee morning. Venue: St Alban’s Church, Robin Hood Lane, Blue Bell Hill Village ME5 9QR When: Wednesday 17th. Cost: £1. Contact Mrs Jean Boorman 01634 666680
St David’s Community Information Café Pop in and find out about some of the groups and other local resources that might help, or be of interest to you; or just to relax, enjoy a coffee and maybe a tasty bite to eat. Venue: St David’s Church, Newton Close, Lordswood (next to the Kestrel) ME5 8TR When: Saturday 27th. Cost: Free. Contact Sylvia Wrigglesworth 01634 683789
St William’s Strawberry Fair Fun for all the family. Stalls, sideshows, bouncy castle, human fruit machine, lunches and special Fairtrade strawberry cream teas. Venue: St William’s Church, Walderslade Village ME5 9LR When: Saturday 20th. Contact Derek Taylor 01634 867922
Stay Well ! Nurse Maureen Ashdown will be available to discuss diabetic mapping and avoiding diabetes, healthy eating etc. She will also offer blood pressure testing. Venue: Coffee Break (far end of the church building) St William’s Church, Walderslade Village ME5 9LR When: Tuesday 23rd. Cost: Free. Contact Mrs Wendy Baxter 01634 867194
Sticky Tots Play with sand, water, paint and much more …. Venue: Kingfisher Children’s Centre, Kingfisher Drive ME5 7NX When: Thurs 18th & thurs 23rd Cost: Free. Contact Tina or Sarah 01634 335850
Story Time For 3 - 5 year olds Venue: Walderslade Village Library, Walderslade ME5 9LR When: Friday 26th. Cost: Free. Contact Library 01634 686467
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Story Time For under 7 year olds. Venue: Lordswood Library, Kestrel Road, Chatham ME5 8TH When: Saturday 27th. Cost: Free. Contact Will Thomas 01634 862096
Story Time for 3 - 5 year olds Free half hour sessions for pre-school children include a range of stories and rhymes. Venue: Walderslade Hook Meadow Library, King George Road, Walderslade ME5 0TZ When: Weds 17th & Weds 24th. Cost: Free. Contact Library 01634 861531
Strawberry Tea Party Book your places for this special treat of fresh strawberries followed by entertainment - this event is for the senior citizens. Venue: St William’s Church, Walderslade Village ME5 9LR When: Wednesday 24th. Cost: £2.50. Contact Mrs Vera Jones 01634 862748
Talks by Sonia Hyner from The Citizens Advice Bureau Two talks by Sonia on ‘credit crunch’ concerns. The first will address the issue of Redundancy - listen to Sonia and pick up some good advice for yourself or someone you know. Venue: Walderslade Village Library, Walderslade ME5 8LR When: Monday 22nd. Cost: Free. Contact Library 01634 686467 Sonia’s 2nd talk will deal with ‘credit crunch’ issues. Come and hear some straight forward good advice to help you through these difficult times. Venue: Walderslade Hook Meadow Library, King George Road, ME5 0TZ When: Thursday 25th. Cost: Free. Contact Library 01634 861531
Tea Party with Entertainment for Senior Citizens Swingate School invite you to tea with cakes and music by their children’s choir. The children would like to entertain senior citizens in our Community. Venue: Swingate Infant and Nursery School, Sultan Road, Lordswood ME5 8TJ When: Friday 19th. Cost: Free. Contact Mrs Honess 01634 863778
The Citizens Advice Bureau Hear more about the work of CAB and the opportunities there could be for you to be a volunteer. Venue: Walderslade Hook Meadow Library, King George Road, ME5 0TZ When: Wednesday 17th Cost: Free. Contact Library 01634 861531 Venue: Walderslade Village Library, Walderslade ME5 9LR When: Friday 19th. Cost: Free. Contact Library 01634 686467 21
The Co-operative Fairtrade Tastings Visit the Fairtrade Stand and taste the delicious free samples. An opportunity to try before you buy. Venue: The Co-operative Store, Walderslade Road, Walderslade ME5 9LL When: Saturday 27th. Cost: Free. Contact Vivien Parker 01634 666880
Tiddlers A group for under 1’s and their parents / carers to socialise and meet for a chat and a cuppa. Venue: Kingfisher Children’s Centre, Kingfisher Drive ME5 7NX When: Mon 15th & Mon 22nd. Cost: Free. Contact Tina or Sarah 01634 335850
Toddle Inn A friendly group offering a fun time for pre-school children and their carers. Venue: Emmanuel Church, Silverweed Road, Weeds Wood ME5 0UD When: Tuesday 16th & tues 23rd. Cost: £1.50 per family. Contact Mrs Rita Cooper 0778 555855
Tunbury Primary School Summer Fair A fun packed event for all the family including go-karts, barbeque and refreshments, magician, bouncy castles, face painting, entertainers, arena events, grand prize draw, lucky dip, coconut shie and much, much more! Venue: Tunbury Primary School, Tunbury Avenue, Walderslade ME5 9HY When: Saturday 20th. Cost: 50p Adults children free. Contact 01634 863085
Tunbury Tots Parent and toddler group. Toys, refreshments, chat, craft and singing. Venue: Walderslade Baptist Church, Catkin Close, Walderslade ME5 9HP When: Thursday 18th, Friday 19th, Thursday 25th & Friday 26th. Cost: £1.50 per family. Contact Lisa Arnold 01634 312194
Tunbury Tots - New Baby Group Baby group for first time parents and their small ones! Venue: Walderslade Baptist Church, Catkin Close, Walderslade ME5 9HP When: Fri 19th & Fri 26th. Cost: £1.50 Contact Inez Robinson 01634 827235
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Victorian Garden Party A chance to enjoy this delightful Victorian style treat. Diana Moulding invites you to enjoy her garden with tea and cake. Plants for sale. Proceeds to Celebrating Community Festival / Rochester Cathedral Campaign. (Weather permitting) Venue: 248 Walderslade Road, Walderslade ME5 0PA When: Monday 15th, Thursday 18th, Sunday 21st, & Wednesday 24th. Cost: £1 which will include refreshments. Contact Diana Moulding 01634 868245
Wafflers - Bible Study Group Come for coffee and study time in a relaxed atmosphere. Venue: Walderslade Baptist Church, Catkin Close, Walderslade ME5 9HP When: Weds 17th & Weds 24th. Cost: Free. Contact Reg Hughes 01634 852506
Walderslade Policing Team Surgery Meet your local Policing Team, the Community Warden and Youth Worker; share any problems and issues and they will endeavour to address them. Venue: Coffee Break (far end of the church building) St William’s Church, Walderslade Village ME5 9LR When: Wednesday 17th & Wednesday 24th. Cost: Free. Contact PCSO Stevie Kennett 01634 792347
Women’s Fellowship A warm welcome awaits you at this group. Monday 15th: a talk by Mrs Rita Broomfield. Monday 22nd: a talk by Jim Crompton. Venue: Emmanuel Church, Silverweed Road, Weeds Wood ME5 0UD Cost: Free. Contact Mrs Ruth Boyes 01634 687466
Young Parents Group - Babes and Bumps A group for young parents under 20 to meet with others to share experiences and seek advice in a friendly environment. Pregnant / new mums and all dads very welcome. Venue: Kingfisher Children’s Centre, Kingfisher Drive ME5 7NX When: Weds 17th & Weds 24th. Cost: Free. Contact Tina or Sarah 01634 335850
Youth Club All young people at secondary school welcome. Tuck shop, music, table tennis, snooker, table football and much more … Venue: Walderslade Baptist Church, Catkin Close, Walderslade ME5 9HP When: Fri 19th & Fri 26th. Cost: £1.50. Contact Lisa Arnold 01634 312194 23
Available throughout the Festival All during the Festival are a number of things you can do on any day. Some have been mentioned already but are repeated here along with other new information
Labyrinth A Labyrinth is cut into the grass at St Alban’s Church, available for you to meditate, walk and pray. Go as often as you like to walk and pray the labyrinth. A time to find peace with God.
Our Local History Is a project being organised by Hook Meadow Library and Walderslade Village Library during June. You are invited to call into either of the Libraries and pass on your historical memories / recollections / family history of people in this area on A4 sheets of paper - include photographs if you are able. The Librarians will note your name and address and laminate your work and display it in the Library (these can be collected at the end of June). There will also be Memory Books in the libraries to write down any tales about the area that others may enjoy reading and spark memories and thoughts and smiles for them.
Giveaways! Available free of charge:- Chains for purses to help prevent loss or theft of purses. Door hangers for hotel rooms for the deaf / blind and ‘Message in a Bottle’ containers to alert the emergency services about your medication. These are all available from The Coffee Break, St William’s Church, Walderslade (01634 867194).
Celebration Crow Competition This competition is open to all. Celebration Crows are like Scarecrows without the fear factor! These can be characters from books, films etc. There is more information on the website www.celebratingcommunity. org.uk or from leaflets available from libraries. Stuart Finnis will come by arrangement and photograph your Crow and the winners of this competition will be announced on Sunday 28th June at the Closing Worship.
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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 Rev Keith Foot 01634 685828
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 The Church Secretary Mr Chris Rayfield 01634 684408
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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 Glyn Ackerley 01634 861108 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 27
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 feedback@celebratingcommunity.org.uk
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