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Issue Gillingham & Rainham 139
July 2016
Advertising Businesses and Voluntary Groups
Serving the Local Community
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Is your PC or Mac driving you mad?
Is it slow or has it refused to turn on?
Problems with pop-ups/ads?
Lost precious music, files, pictures etc?
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• PCs, Macs, Laptops, iPads etc
• Microsoft and Apple expertise
• Superfast Mac and PC upgrades
• New build and quality refurbs
• Internet and email problems
• Training - all ages, any ability!
• Business support solutions
Bespoke Woodwork
Sash Windows • Doors • Kitchens
Bedroom Furniture • Counters
Decking • Garden Projects
No problem too small!
Contact James
Tel: 07500 903318 01634 302730
01634 420221
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With 30 years experience within Financial Services,
I provide specialist advice in a wide range of areas
including: Savings and Investment planning,
Pensions, Annuities,Protection, Inheritance Tax.
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Local Qualified Financial Adviser
For further details contact Theresa on:
Office: 01634 264322 Mobile: 07580 579031
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Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5XE
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COMPUTERS
NO FIX NO FEE, NO CALL OUT FEE!
• Computer repairs & upgrades
• Laptop repairs & screen replacements
• Data backup & recovery
• Great deals on new pc’s
• Over 20 years experience
Call Ben on 01634 302125 or 07772 843544
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Contacts for Local
Clubs and Society
This is a free service for local voluntary organisations.
We will only accept details in writing – letter or email see page 63 for contact details. An expanded version is
available at www.thenet.uk.net The publishers reserve
the right to shorten or omit entries at their discretion
CHARITIES
Anim-Mates an animal charity run by volunteers is
based in Ash. We rescue, care for and rehome unwanted
and abandoned pets. We are always looking for new
homes for cats. Call our cat volunteer Bobbie in ME3 on
07808 625519. Visit www.anim-mates.org.uk or email
info@anim-mates.org.uk.
Battery Collection Point Riverside Primary School St
Edmund’s Way, Rainham is a collection point for used
batteries - please bring all sizes of battery from 1.5V to 9V
to the School’s Reception.
Beanstalk a national charity that recruits and trains
volunteers to help children, aged 6-11 who struggle with
their reading develop a love of reading and learning. For
Old Barn Orchestra
Saturday 2nd July, 7.30pm
Rainham School for Girls
Beethoven Symphony No 4
Liadov Eight Russian Folksongs
Poulenc - Flute Sonata
Soloist Karen Brown
Tickets: £12 Children £1
from 01795 843228 / 01634 376979
or members of the orchestra.
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RUBBISH - RUBBISH
RUBBISH
We can clear your rubbish from your house,
garden, garage, etc. Concrete bases and drives
removed. Also small demolition work done.
For more details and a free quote
Phone Keith on
01634 268420
or 07881 476892
keithwaste@hotmail.com
KCC REGISTERED & INSURED
Concert
Featuring Medway Big Band
‘Swing Music for All’
Saturday 25th June, 7.30-10.00pm
St Margaret’s Church, Rainham
Tickets (including drinks & nibbles)
available from the Church Office during office
hours (Mon-Fri 9.30am-12 noon)
or contact 01634 230430 or 01634 379796 Cost - £6 in advance or £7 on the night
The Friends of St Margaret’s Church
further information and application pack contact Sarah
Smith kent@beanstalkcharity.org.uk, 01622 662026 or see
www.beanstalkcharity.org.uk
Bredhurst Woodland Action Group (BWAG) restoring
habitats and protecting the woods for future generations.
Volunteer days 3rd Sunday every month plus nature
related and social events. Details Vanessa Jones 07813
785940 or visit www.bwag.org.uk or find us on Facebook.
We have more listings of contact details for voluntary
groups than we have space to print.
Those omitted will be printed in the next issue. All are
available on www.thenet.uk.net, some in expanded form.
There you will also find more events in the diary. These
entries are free to voluntary organisations. Please email
details to clubs@thenet.uk.net by the copy
date on page 63
Please note, if you are organising an event in
August we need the details by 12th July
See more clubs and societies on page 6
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rendering to the highest standards.
Pebble dashing, rough cast, artex over skim, coving etc
A clean and reliable service at
reasonable prices.
Painting & Decorating
Roofing & Guttering
Bathroom & Kitchen fitting
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General plumbing
Carpet cleaning
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Seasoned Logs & Woodchip Supplied
Hedge Trimming
Stump Grinding
Fully Qualified and Insured
Free Quotations
01634 780610
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Cloud Bookkeeping, Medway
Let us help you with :
Online sales invoices
Online statements
Credit control
VAT returns
Profit & loss reports
Supplier payments
from only £50 per month
Tel : 07765 130256
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Revision Workshops available
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Reasoning
Rainham Tuition Centre
Phone: 01634 264345
www.rainhamtuitioncentre.co.uk
Located in Parkwood, Rainham close to Hempstead Valley
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Roofing and Building
Contractors
25 Years experience
No job too big or too small!
Loft conversions
Lead work, Slating, Tar and Fibre glass flat roofing
Chimneys re-built and re-pointed
Fascias, soffits & cladding
Free quotations
Tel: 01634 233496 Mob: 07967 043 484
www.seanwestandsons.co.uk
FAIR TRADE LOCKS & SECURITY
• 24Hr Emergency Locksmith
• No Callout Charge
• Double Glazing Repairs & Installation
• UPVC Door & Window Specialist
• All manner of Locks, & Handles Repaired, Replaced,Upgraded,
• Safes supplied & fitted • Burglary repairs
• Domestic & Commercial
10% DISCOUNT WHEN MENTIONING "THE NET"
Trading Standards Approved
Tel: 01634 263539 / 07858 187706
www.fairtradelocksandsecurity.co.uk
65 Lamplighters close, Hempstead
Airport Taxi Service
DK TRAVEL
Medway based service to all South-East airports
Also days & nights out, theatre trips etc.
Friendly, reliable, family-run business, carrying up to
8 passengers - ideal for large familes or groups.
“Meet and greet” service at no extra cost, no premium rates for Sundays,
Bank Holidays or night flights. Baby & Child seats/restraints available on request.
Contact us for a quote for your journey: Website: www.DKTravel.me.uk
Telephone: 01634 30 39 60
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British Red Cross Medway Centre, Medway Volunteer
Centre, 5A New Road Avenue, Chatham. ME4 6BB. Now
open for Equipment Loan Monday - Friday 10.00am 1.00pm. Client Support Centre 0800 0280831 enquiries
kentandsussex@redcross.org.uk
British Wireless for the Blind Fund supply specially
adapted audio equipment on a permanent free loan basis
to UK registered blind/partially sighted people, over the
age of eight on means tested benefit. 10 Albion Place,
Maidstone ME14 5DZ 01622 754757 Fax: 01622 751725
Email: info@blind.org.uk Website: www.blind.org.uk
Cats Protection Bredhurst Adoption Centre. Charity
seeking new homes for vaccinated, microchipped, and (if
old enough) neutered cats. All cats re-homed with 4 weeks
free insurance. For more information ring 01634 232471
email: bredhurst@cats.org.uk
Concert
An Evening with The Salvation Army Chatham
Corps Band
Saturday 25th June, 7.30pm
St Matthew’s Church
Drewery Drive, Rainham ME8 0AX
Free Entry, Retiring Collection in Support of
L’Auberge des Migrants, Calais
Come along and learn of the voluntary work
being carried out in support of Calais and
Dunkirk migrants camps.
We look forward to welcoming you to
St Matthew’s.
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GREENGRASS MINI SKIP HIRE
MINI SKIP HIRE, SKIP BAGS, TOOL HIRE
MEDWAY, SWALE AND SURROUNDING AREAS
MINI SKIP HIRE 2-3-5 yard skips, prompt delivery and
collection
SKIP BAG buy a bag from us or use your own, fill it, then call
us for collection
TOOL HIRE concrete mixers, rotovators, wacker plates, stump
grinder, wood chipper, concrete crusher
Tel No - 01795 844309. / Mobile – 07757 738498
Website - www.gggm.co.uk / Email – jason@gggm.co.uk
Green Grass Outdoor Solutions Ltd
Local Speakers’ Evenings
Chatham Unitarian Church
New Road Avenue, corner of Hamond Hill,
Chatham ME4 6AP
6 Thursday Evenings on the Subject of
Prejudice
30th June, 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th July
& 4th August, 7.30 - 9.30pm
Admission Free
A chance for those who live and/or work
in the Medway Towns to meet, listen and
exchange views with the speaker and each
other. Speakers come from a wide range of
backgrounds, including youth work, work for
homeless people, Muslim, Baha’i and human
rights law
For more information contact Ingrid at
mivandooren@hotmail.com
Cinnamon Trust is a charity for the elderly and the
terminally ill with pets. We have volunteers who can
help with dog walking or Short Term Fostering pets when
owners are unable to. The service is free. If you need
assistance with your pets then call us on 01736 757900 or
email admin@cinnamon.org.uk
See more clubs and societies on page 8...
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Homecare Landscapes
Specialist in
Drives, Patios, Paths Decking,
Fencing, Turfing Hedge cutting, Pruning
All Ground and Garden services
Call For a FREE Quote
01634 682776 / 07977 807467
www.homecarelandscapes.co.uk
Electrician
T.A.Thornton (LCGI) Electrical Installations
Extra sockets & Lights/Testing
Lights installed/Faults/Rewires
New Circuits & Alterations
Fuseboards/Part P/35 yrs.Exp
Mobile: 07951 596167 Phone: 01795 427079
E-Mail: ta.thornton@icloud.com
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DM Painting & Garden
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Hedge Trimming
Weeding
Mowing
Pressure Washing
Interior & Exterior
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For a friendly & reliable
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Tel/Fax:and
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Driveways, Patios, Fencing, Turfing and
Driveways, Patios, Fencing, Turfing and Planting Schemes.
Planting Schemes.
Electrical Services Ltd
Small Domestic Works
Full & Partial Rewires
Garden & Security Lighting
041147
New Builds & Extensions
Family Run Business - Est. 2000
Terry Everson
Tel: 01634 317141 Mobile: 07941 729755
Email: info@steelectrical.co.uk
No job too big or too small! Portfolio’s available.
No job too big or too small! – Portfolio’s available.
www.maplelandscapes.org.uk
Tel: 01634 389724
Foot Care Medway
Qualified & Insured Foot Health Practitioners
Routine Toenail Cutting, Thickened/Fungal Nails,
Ingrown Nails, Calluses, Cracked Heels, Corns.
Grace 07772 324300
www.footcaremedway.com
Natalie 07815 443967
footcaremedway@gmail.com
Computers 4 Africa accepts working redundant P.C’s
and IT equipment from individuals, corporates and
organisations, once securely data wiped, they are
shipped to schools, colleges, libraries, and other projects
in Africa. 4, Priory Park, Mills Road, Aylesford, Kent. See
www.computers4africa.org.uk or call 03000 112233.
Congo Action is a Charity run by volunteers, working
in the DRC (Congo) to provide education and training
in remote parts of Central Africa. Trustees & volunteers
needed to raise funds & expand our much needed projects. Visit our website: www.congoaction.co.uk; or email
congoaction@hotmail.com; phone 01622 682566
Legally Blonde
Presented by Kentish Players
Central Theatre, Chatham
Thurs 30th June – Saturday 2nd July, 7.30pm
Saturday Matinee 2.00pm
Omigod you guys! Legally Blonde The
Musical is the story of college sweetheart and
homecoming queen Elle Woods, who doesn’t
take no for an answer. When her boyfriend
dumps her for someone serious, Elle puts
down the credit card, hits the books and
heads for Harvard Law!
Along the way, Elle proves that being true to
yourself never goes out of style.
Tickets from £13.50 (concessions available)
For tickets please contact the Central Theatre
Box Office 01634 338338 or visit
www.medwayticketslive.co.uk
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BUILDING SERVICES
All types of brickwork
• new builds • extensions
• loft conversions • carpentry
• decking • garage conversions
• patios • stone work • plastering
Mobile: 07906 311008
Office: 01634 261727
UpARA
Upchurch Active Retirement Association
Village Walk
Fridays 1st & 15th July, 10.00am
New Members Welcome
For details email Chairman David Powell
davidrpowell5@hotmail.co.uk
Create The Way is a Bicycle Recycling not for profit group.
All donations of unused bicycles greatly received. They
will be serviced/repaired and offered to Medway residents
who are on a low income. Unit 1, Enterprise Centre,
Lordswood Industrial Estate, Revenge Road, Chatham
ME5 8UD01634 668222 Mobile 07914 243756
Demelza Hospice Care for Children, Rook Lane,
Bobbing, Sittingbourne, Kent ME9 8DZ for details see
www.demelza.org.uk or ring 01795 845288
Dog Training at Chattenden Community Centre, Swinton
Avenue on Monday eve from 7.30pm. Puppies, Rescue
dogs, older dogs all welcome. All enquiries 07557 673261
or enquiries@medwaydogtrainingclub.com
Down about deforestation? So over oil? Want to make the
world a greener place? Come to NKG Active, your friendly
local Greenpeace group. We meet third Wednesday each
month. Interested? Call 01634 324860 for more information
see www.greenpeace.org.uk/groups
Dyspraxia Action! website www.dyspraxia-action.org Facebook has up to date tips and experiences.
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Atkinson Boiler Care
Easy Quit Smoking Therapy
details www.hypnosiskent.co.uk
Central Heating, Hot water & Gas work
Power Flushing
Landlord Gas Safety Certificates
Up to 10 year guarantee on boilers
Boiler repairs and installs
BOILER SERVICE AND HEATING HEALTH CHECK
Find us at
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Georgina McKinnon Hypnotherapy
01634 420202
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Friday 1st July, 2.00 – 4.00pm
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Guide Dogs for the Blind – Medway Branch We are
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HI KENT Charity for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people.
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Beulah Christian Fellowship 204 Napier Road
Gillingham. Linked with Pioneer. Lively worship, practical
biblical teaching, warm fellowship. Sundays 10.30am
earlier for refreshments. David Tolhurst 01634 310229.
Bible Teaching Church. All are welcome to join us at
Black Lion Leisure Centre, in the Creche, Mill Road
Gillingham. Services 3:00pm Sunday’s. Contact Anthony
Forsyth 07986 510806.
Bodhicharya Kent Meditation Evenings Every Tuesday
8.00 to 9.30pm (not last Tuesday of the month) Quaker
Meeting House, Northgate, Rochester, ME1 1LS. Open
to everyone including Buddhists of all traditions, those of
other faiths and those with none. Voluntary donation £5 (if
you can), for details see www.bodhicharya-kent.org.uk
Bredhurst, St Peter’s. As well as services at 11am each
Sunday, also 20 minute service at 6.30pm every fourth
Sunday, with simple worship, restful music and a lot of
peace. Contact Rev Brian Senior on 01634 231071..
Family Pond Dipping
Kent Wildlife Trust
Tyland Barn
Maidstone, ME14 3BD
Sunday 3rd July, 2.00 – 3.00pm
See how many different creatures and critters
you can catch and identify. A great family day out
£15 per group (of up to 5)
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Booking essential www.kentwildlifetrust.org.
uk or call 01622 662012 for more information.
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Bridge Church - Sunlight Centre, 105 Richmond Road,
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service followed by refreshments. Weekday clubs children
and adults. Contact Denise Smith 01634 577560
Ebenezer Community Ministries – ‘A Church Without
Walls’ - Skinner Street Primary School, Gillingham. Come
and enjoy ‘the Word, the Worship and the Welcome’.
Sunday Family Service 1.00pm. For details contact Sidney
07800 649740, email ebenezercm@yahoo.co.uk
Gillingham Baptist Church, Green Street, Gillingham,
ME7 5TJ. Services Sunday at 10.30am and 5.30pm (not
every week though). All Welcome. Contact Church Office
01634 850369 or email gbc_kent@tiscali.co.uk for details,
see www.gillinghambaptistchurchkent.org.uk Medway Scrabble Club
alternate Mondays
July 4th & 18th, 2.00 – 4.30pm
St Stephens Church Hall,
Maidstone Road, Chatham,
new members welcome
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Swale Chronic Pain Support Group
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Tuesday 5th July 10.30am - 12.30pm
St Michaels Church Hall, High Street,
Sittingbourne, ME10 4PB
Jill Whibley - Clinical nurse specialist for
Community chronic pain explaining her role
with the service & discussing medication
used in pain control. A friendly & informal
group supporting all those who have long
term chronic pain, All welcome (donation for
coffee/tea appreciated) Contact
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Ann 01795 473656
Gillingham Methodist Church, 100 Third Avenue,
Gillingham ME7 2LU. Sunday service for all ages
at 10.30am, including Sunday Club for children.
A friendly welcoming church. Office 01634 575139
Website www.medwaymethodistchurch.org.uk Gillingham Parish Church St. Mary Magdalene Sundays
8.00am Holy Communion (said); 10.00am 1st Sun of
the month All Age Worship, other Suns 10.00am Parish
Communion (sung). Monday Coffee Drop In 9.00am 11.30am. Fridays Open Church 9.30am - 4.00pm. Details
www.gillinghamparishchurch.org.uk
Gillingham SNU Spiritualist Church. 177 Canterbury
Street. snugillingham@hotmail.co.uk. 01634 576186,
Services Sunday 6.30pm. Wed Evening of Clairvoyance
7.30pm. Healing available, A warm welcome awaits you.
Gillingham United Reformed Church, Balmoral Road,
Gillingham. Sunday services for all ages 11.00am. First
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Breast Cancer Support Group
Medway & Swale (West) Association
Tuesday July 5th, 7.00 – 9.00pm
Medway Maritime Hospital,
Area 7 Level 2
Annual AGM plus a social evening
For more information, please contact
Angela Blackwell 01634 861802
and third Sunday each month – evening worship at 6.30pm.
Pastor Pam Tolhurst 07889 941092.
Holy Trinity Church, Twydall, Services – Sunday
8.30 & 10.00am First Sunday, Family Service 10.00am,
Wednesday Service contact Vicar 01634 231690. Mums,
Dads, Carers, Toddlers & Babies Group Fridays 9.4511.15am, not school holidays. Details www.twydall.org.uk
or ring Parish Office 01634 231372.
King’s Church Gillingham, 77 Skinner Street
Gillingham, ME7 1LD We are a local church with an
international flavour and our Sunday service starts at
1030am. For more information please see our web site
www.kingschurchgillingham.org.uk
or
email
pastorchris@kingschurchgillingham.org.uk anytime.
Medway Christian Spiritualist Church rear of 33
Broadway (not the front door of 33) Gillingham. 6.30pm
Sunday No entry charge. Phone Linda Elston 01634
572487 for details.
Medway Inter Faith Action meet in one of the meeting
rooms at Medway Council’s Gun Wharf, Dock Road,
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Rainham Cricket Club, Berengrave Lane,
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flowers Richard Moyse
New members welcome
Details from 01634 366276
New Life Community Church. Services Sundays
10.30am main school hall of Rainham School for Girls,
Derwent Way. Details see www.nlcc-medway.co.uk or
contact Revs Mark and Belen Anderton, 01622 201935 or
mark@nlcc-medway.co.uk
Parkwood Christian Fellowship. Parkwood Green.
Sunday Service 10.30am.
For more details of the
Fellowship contact Alan Eldridge on 01634 231077.
Quaker Meeting House (The religious Society of
Friends) Northgate, Rochester. Meeting for Worship:
Sunday 10.30am, visitors welcome. Details visit website
www.kentquakers.org or telephone 0845 4191702.
Rainham Christian Fellowship. Service on Sundays at
10.30am at Baptist Church in Waltham Road / Begonia
Avenue, Twydall. Mums and Toddlers and Children’s clubs,
Phone 07434 672418.
Rainham Evangelical Church, near Railway Station.
Sunday Service 10.30am in Oast House. Services in
homes. Contact Pastor Danny Hawkes on 01634 310959.
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Tuesday 5th July, 7.30pm – 9.00pm
‘Plain Sailing’ – asymmetrical triangle with
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Tuesday 19th July, 7.30pm – 9.00pm
‘Imposed’ Night – each member is supplied
with materials to create an arrangement
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no experience needed, just come along and
receive a friendly welcome. Parking available
on site or public parking nearby.
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Rainham Lutheran Church, Methodist Church building,
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month 3pm, Communion Service with hymns. Information
RainhamLutheranChurch@hotmail.com or Pastor Ehlers
01689 822340
St Augustine’s Church, Rock Avenue, Gillingham,
Sunday services at 8.00 and 10.00am and 6.30pm,
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www.sagk.org.uk or phone 01634 850288.
St Barnabas Church, Nelson Road, Gillingham. Sunday
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St. Luke’s Church, Sidney Road, Gillingham (a Forward in
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Fri) 9.30am. For information about Baptisms, Weddings,
01732 847415 or 07963 135149.
Funerals, contact Fr. Paul Matthias 07876 594207 (mobile)
or 01634 576197 (Church office).
St Paul’s Church, Parkwood, Rainham, ME8 9PN. St Mary’s Island Church meet every Sunday 11.00am in
Sunday Services at 11.00am and 6.30pm. For details call
the school. An informal style of worship, communion first
01634 306806 or email: philbarnes@blueyonder.co.uk.
Sunday in the month, café style interactive family service
Salvation Army, 50 Green Street Gilllingham Sunday
fourth Sunday in the month, activities for children and
Services 10am & 5pm. Mon-Fri Pre-School 9.30 - 12.30
young people Sunday and midweek. Adult groups, see our
(Term time) Mon CAMEO Club 1.30pm, Tues Parent &
website stmarys-island-church.co.uk for details.
Toddlers 1pm - 3pm (Term time) Wed Open Doors Drop-in
St Margaret’s Church, Rainham Sunday Service at
9.30am - 12.30 (Term time) 01634 851224 / 851507
8:00am, 10:30am and 4:00pm. For more details see our
The Centre, Mind, Body, Spirit. M2 Service Area,
website www.rainhamchurch.co.uk or contact the Parish
Farthing Corner, Rainham, www.thecentreonline.co.uk Office on 01634 362023.
01634 366944. Service first Sunday 6.30pm guest
medium healing before service. Every Tuesday, healers
7.30 – 9.00pm. All welcome. For more information call Alan
Maidstone Ramblers Walks
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Twydall Evangelical Church, Goudhurst Road, Twydall.
6 miles/9.7 km – leisurely
Services: Sunday 9.30 and 11.00 a.m.. All welcome. For
details of these and other activities see www.twydallec.org.
Finishes 1.00pm approx.
uk or telephone 01634 233739.
Starting from Offham PCP ME19 5PB
Wigmore Evangelical Free Church, Durham Road.
TQ655574 A Breakfast circular walk via
Sunday services at 11am (with children’s activities) and
West Malling, leisurely pace.
6.30pm. For details of other weekly meetings including
Assistance dogs only. Breakfast stop at
children’s and youth work please see our website :
The Swan Street café. All walkers Must Book
wigmorefreechurch.org.uk. Visitors are always welcome.
in Advance with Walk Leader.
Pastor: Rev T J Wood 01634 388187
Leaders: Ray & Carol Golland, 07880 727619,
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Bredhurst Garden Club meets every third Wednesday
Bredhurst Village Hall, Hurstwood Road, 7.30pm. New
members are always welcome. Contact Kate Adams, Hon
Secretary on 01634 233554 for further information.
Bredhurst Receiving and Transmitting Society
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Community Centre, Parkwood, Rainham, Contact 07717
678795 any reasonable time, or email trev@wig1.co.uk
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Bredhurst Whist Drive meets every other Tuesday at
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dates and more information please contact 01634 360171
Chatham & District Model Railway Club meet at the
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members are very welcome to visit or contact Dave Harris,
01634 613894 or www.chatham-mrc.com
Wednesday 6th July, 10.00am meet Frank/Mim
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Wednesday 6th July, 6.30pm
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the Darland Banks returning via Star Lane.
2 steep slopes. No stiles & No steps. Dogs on
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Chatham Dockyard Historical Society helps run the
Royal Dockyard Museum. Lively social meetings and
research, visit www.cdhs.org.uk or write to CDHS, The
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each month (not Jan) The Lampard Centre, Sally Port,
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Craft Evenings 4th Thursday of month (not August) The
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Crafting Table meet 2nd and 4th Thursdays in the
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English Speaking Union Canterbury and East Kent
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issues relating to business, science, social matters and
literature. For details, see www.esu.org website ring 01634
660363 or email shelleys@shelleys.demon.co.uk
Faversham Society Town Walks One and a half hour
walks every Saturday, Easter to October, from Fleur
De Lis Museum, Preston Street, 10.30am, Adults £5,
children £3. Free museum admission on same day Details
01795 534542. For Group Bookings please contact:
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Deanwood Primary School
Friday, 8th July, 3.15 - 5.30pm
Adults 50p, Children 30p, Pre-School - Free
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Many stalls, including Tombolas, Games,
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an Ice Cream Van and much more!
Refreshments available including
hot dogs, chips, ice creams
hot and cold drinks.
Why not start your weekend off with a visit!
For details of running a stall, please contact
Tracey Kington on t.kington@btinternet.com
Friends of Medway Archives and Local Studies
Centre (FOMA) aim to conserve and preserve records
and to promote public access talks and events, quarterly
journal, The Clock Tower. Membership £10, details
www.foma-lsc.org, or from Mrs Betty Cole, 01634 316509;
email: bettycole@blueyonder.co.uk
Gillingham & District Fuchsia & Pelargonium Society.
Meet 7.30pm on second Tues of each month Rainham
School for Girls, Derwent Way, Rainham. For more
information contact the Secretary on 01634 852519.
Gillingham & Rainham Local History Society meet
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Friday of each month from September to May at 7.15pm.
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Kent Wildlife Trust
Watercolour Workshop
Tyland Barn Visitors Centre
Celebrate wild flowers and meadow
landscapes at a watercolour workshop run by
Carole Robson a local artist and experienced
tutor. Participants need to bring their own art
materials,
£15 per person booking essential.
See www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk or
call 01622 662012 for details.
Gillingham Flower Arrangers meet the first Thursday of
each month at 21st Scout Headquarters, Brasenose Field,
Junction Road, Gillingham from 7.30 - 9.30 p.m. For more
information contact 01634 852956.
Gillingham Games Club every Weds 7pm and every 4th
& 5th Sunday 12noon - 5.30pm, Oast Community Centre,
Granary Close, Rainham. Yu-Gi-Oh! CCG etc, D&D, AD&D
and White Wolf Roleplay, 40K and Warhammer mins. All
ages, Robert Baker email: rekab.1@virgin.net or 07980
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Gillingham Horticultural Society. Membership £4, Joint
£6. Varied programme, competitive horticultural supplies,
meets United Reformed Church Hall, Balmoral Road,
Gillingham 7.30pm, fourth Wednesday of the month
(except Dec or when an occasional outdoor meeting takes
place.) Details 01634 361293 email @gillinghamhs.org.uk
G.H.S. Floral Art Group 1st & 3rd Tuesday each month,
7.30pm, United Reformed Church Hall, Balmoral Road,
Gillingham. New members welcome, first visit free. Details
from Kaye Buss 01634 232998.
Hempstara Whist Afternoons, alternate Fridays at
1.30pm. The Scout Hut, Dukes Meadow Drive, Hempstead.
Whist Players of all abilities are welcome. A Partner is not
required. For details please call Eunice on 01634 231664
Invicta (Kent) Dog Training Club (Kennel Club Accredited)
Meet at Hartlip Village Hall Tuesday evenings from 7.00pm
“KC Good Citizens”, Puppy Socialisation, Bronze, Silver
& Gold classes. New members always welcome. Contact
01795 843670 or 01634 235873
Invicta Photographic Club welcomes everyone
interested in photography in the Mid-Kent area. Regular
meetings Sept– April, Thurs 7:30pm, Detling Village Hall. www.invictaphotographicclub.co.uk or call 01622 743659
Irish language for Beginners Céad mile fáilte! Would
you like to learn some Irish? Trying to remember the
Irish you learned at school? Come and practice your
Cúpla focal with a friendly group at St Mary social club,
Annual Novelty Dog Show
Trophies and Rosettes for the Winners
Lower Halstow Memorial Hall
Saturday July 9th, Registration 10.00am
Show includes for all dogs:
Fancy Dress, The Happiest Dog, The Most
Hansom Dog, The Prettiest Bitch, The Dog and
Owner Look Alike, Dog Races,
Timed Agility Event.
Bring & Buy Stall for PDSA
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Craft Fair
St Margaret’s Millennium Centre, Rainham
Saturday 9th July, 9.00am – 12.30pm
Free entry, Stalls £10 from
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Belmont Road, Gillingham. For more information email
seanmeaney@blueyonder.co.uk or call 01634 314408
Jugglez Juggling & Circus Skills club for all ages &
abilities. Friday Nights 8 - 10pm, Rainham School for Girls,
£2.50. For further info contact Pat on 07758 800521 or
see jugglez.org
Kent Advanced Motorcyclist Group last Thursday of the
month, 8.00pm, Hailwood Centre, Brands Hatch Circuit.
Group runs Sunday after Group night, meet in the layby
opposite Oakdene Café, London Road, Wrotham, 9.30am
(summer) 9.00am (winter) 0870 3215264
Kent and Medway Bookclub We are a friendly book club
who meet monthly to chat, swap books and socialise. For
the date of our next meeting and more information please
email: Karen.a.hubbard@gmail.com or see Facebook
www.facebook.com/groups/kentandmedwaybookclub/
Kent Branch of the Orders and Medals Research
Society meet 2nd Monday each month, 7.30pm at Upper
Gillingham Conservative Club, 541, Canterbury Street,
Gillingham ME7 5LP. Contact Glen Jones 01634 851912.
Kent Classic and Sports Car Club meet first Tuesday
of each month at the Hastings Arms, Gillingham starting
at 8.00pm. For more details contact Paul Friday 01634
362612 or mobile 07749 927411.
Kent Family History Society (Medway Branch) volunteers
available Tues and Thurs 9.30am – 12.30noon Medway
Archives and Local Studies Centre, Clocktower Building,
Civic Centre, Strood. Meetings last Thurs of the month (not
Aug or Dec), Frindsbury Parish Hall, Church Green, ME2
4HY, 2.30pm. £1 non members. Contact Tessa Towner
picketywitch@blueyonder.co.uk for information, Website
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Summer Fayre
St. Barnabas Church
Gillingham, ME7 4LT Saturday 9th July, 11.00am - 2.00pm
Admission Free.
Cakes, Jams, Tombola, Raffle, Plants, Books,
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A John Briggs Memorial Event
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Saturday, 9th July, 7.00pm
Speaker: Helen Allinson “Memories from
Monuments in Tunstall Church”
Music: Michael Burleigh
Tickets £10 including Light Buffet available
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Valerie Fowler 01795 471258
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Proceeds in aid of Tunstall Church
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Kent Group of Plant Heritage (National Council for the
Conservation of plants and garden) Winter Lectures
contact Janet Gasson 01322 864138.
Kent Inventors Forum informal group of inventors who
meet 6pm first Wednesday every month Blake Room 028
Chatham Campus University of Greenwich. All meetings
free. All welcome no upper age limit. Interested contact
the current convener, Dr Tom Shelley 01634 660363
shelleys@shelleys.demon.co.uk
Kent Miniaturists Dollshouse Club have moved! now at
Leeds Village Hall. A group of likeminded people who love
to make anything in miniature for our dolls houses. Our
scale is 1/12th, 1/24th and 1/48th. Every first Sunday of the
month 10.00am - 2.00pm (Not August) Everyone warmly
welcomed. Call Ellen 01622 631097 for details.
Kent Potters Association open to anyone with an interest
in pottery. We seek to promote interest and education in
pottery. Contact mail@kentpotters.co.uk
Kent Smallholders Hadlow College. nr Tonbridge.
Wednesday evenings once a month. Lots of talks and farm
visits, contact 01959 523098
Kent Wildfowling & Conservation Association. Details
from www.kentwildfowlers.co.uk
Kent Wildlife Trust Gain new skills, increase your
knowledge of wildlife, conservation, make new friends and
find a new interest. 60 reserves and 5 visitor centres. To
find out more, become a volunteer ring 01622 662012.
Kent Woodturners meet first Tuesday (6.30 - 9.00pm)
and third Saturday 10.00am - 3.30pm) The Friars,
Aylesford ME20 7BX – next to the Pottery. Instruction and
demonstrations available, well equipped with lathes and
tools for use by club members. Details Hon. Secretary
kentwoodturners@btinternet.com Medway Towns Footpaths Group
Sunday 10th July, 10.00am
Meet Gill Smith 01622 679731 07999 858981
Paddock Wood Railway Station (Fee £1) GR
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For a 5.5 mile flat walk using roads and grass
paths passing through fields, orchards and
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Tonbridge & Malling Ramblers Walk
Sunday July 10th, 10.30am
Meet at Ashdown Forest - Kings Standing CP.,
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dogs welcome. Details from walk leader
01732 358305.
Knitting Club meets alternate Monday afternoons,
Rainham Library, knitting for charity and Premature Baby
Units. New members always welcome. Please leave any
unwanted knitting wool at the library. For more information
ring Judith Pender 01634 377474.
Maritime Games Club is a role-playing game (RPG),
card game, boardgame, and wargame club, Universities
at Medway campus (Nelson, Room 7, Central Avenue,
Chatham Maritime, ME4 4TB). We meet on Monday,
Tuesday & Thursday evenings, and once a month on
Sunday. Further details at www.maritimegames.co.uk
Sunday 10th July, 10.00am meet Jim 07807
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Pub at end.
Medway Aircraft Preservation Society (MAPS) Ltd is
a volunteer company restoring historical aircraft. Visitors
welcome to workshop and sales room Rochester Airport
Mon, Wed and Sunday 9.30am - 12 noon. Entrance 50p
adults. See www.mapsl.co.uk
Colour Dash
Its our 2nd year for this event and 2016
will be bigger and better!
Run or walk the 5K route and we will throw
coloured powder at you at each 1km marker.
Sunday 10th July, 10am start
Jeskyns Community Woodland DA12 3AN
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Fuchsia and Pelargonium Society
Gillingham & District
Tuesday July 12th, 7.30pm,
Rainham School for Girls, Derwent Way,
Rainham ME8 0BX
Mini Show – Bring back spring cuttings grown
on for ‘in house’ competition
Members £1, Non members £1.50
All Welcome
For details ring 01634 852519
Medway Scrabble Club meets on Monday afternoons 2pm
St. Stephen’s Church Hall, Maidstone Road, Chatham,
usually every fortnight. New members welcome. Ring
David Brock 01634 230500 for information or see our entry
on Medway Council’s website.
Medway Slot Car Club Tunbury Avenue, Catkin Close,
Chatham, ME5 9HP race Wednesday 7.30 - 10.30pm on
our 6 lane 90ft Purpose built MDF track with braking and
Computer Control. 1:32 Scale, Scalextric, SCX & Ninco.
Details Steve Mumford www.medwayslotcarclub.co.uk or
01634 721970
Medway Towns Bridge Club – St Lukes Methodist
Church hall, City Way, Rochester every Mon, Tues & Fri
eve, Host Monday, social duplicate bridge. £10 pa, £2.50
table money, beginners welcome. Partners arranged.
01634 840094
Medway Towns Dog Training Club meets every
Wednesday at Christ Church Hall, Luton Road, Chatham. Vacancies for puppies and older dogs. Contact Trevor
Smith 01634 686965/Dave Pierson 01634 407126 or
www.medwaytownsdogtraining.co.uk Medway Towns Philatelic Society Meet on the first
Monday of the Month 7.00pm La Providence (The French
Hospital) Rochester High Street. Visitors welcome.
Information phone 01634 304940 or 01634 230324.
www.medwaytownsphilatelicsociety.co.uk
Medway Valley Countryside Partnership enhances the
River Medway and surrounding countryside for wildlife and
the local community. Volunteer coordinator 01622 683695.
Medway Wargames Society All popular wargames and
more obscure at our Walderslade club on Tuesday eve.
http://sites.google.com/site/medwaywargamessociety/
location or see facebook for more details.
All Balls and Ashes
A hilarious comedy play by Mark Robberts
St Paul’s Drama Group
Friday 15th & Saturday 16th July, 7.30pm
GMC Community Hall
Third Avenue, Gillingham,
Set in Yorkshire the story tells of the hilarious
antics of a group of cricketers to fulfil the
wishes of their friend and team mate following
his unexpected demise.
£6 Adults and £5 Seniors and children.
For further information phone 01634 852712
or see www.stpaulsdramagroup.co.uk
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Jazz Gig
Anchorians Rugby Club
Darland Avenue, Gillingham
Friday 15th July, 8.30pm
The Theo Travis Classic Quartet
Theo is one of the most versatile jazz
musicians in the UK and is equally at home
playing tenor sax, flute, or clarinet, each
with great ability. His gig is guaranteed to
include storming performances of his own
compositions as well as be bop standards
with his all star quartet.
Admission £10
Enquiries 01634 365352 or 07544 312743
Medway Woodturners meets at Bredhurst Village Hall,
Hurstwood Road, Bredhurst on the 4th Wednesday
of every month, except December, from 7.00pm. New
members very welcome. For further details please call
Mike 01634 251970
Saturday 16th July, 10.00am
Guided Walk A Reserve Coming to Life
A stroll around Nashenden Down Reserve
near Rochester to enjoy the spectacular
grassland landscape and displays of flora and
fauna at this former arable site. Led by reserve
warden Alison Ruyter. Meet at parking area in
Nashenden Farm Lane
ME1 3TQ some steep and uneven terrain.
Call 01622 662012 for details.
Memorable Order of Tin Hats meet alternate Thursdays
8.00pm at Ham Hill Workman’s club, Snodland, Ex-Service
Personnel welcome. Contact Senior Old Bill 01634 650038
or 02033 718971.
Micro Scalextric Style Slot Car Racing HO North Kent
hold regular HO slot car race meetings on their 230ft
6 lane permanent race circuit at Gleamingwood Drive,
Lordswood. Meetings are on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of
the month, racing from 7.00pm. Contact Dave on 07411
533535 for more information, hokent.webs.com
Mid-Kent Astronomical Society (MKAS) meets the
second and last Friday of the month 7.45pm at Bredhurst
Village Hall, Hurstwood Road, Bredhurst. For observing
other Fridays at the Victoria Hotel, Canterbury. Details on
07983 398327 or www.midkentastro.org.uk
Summer Fete
Friends of Riverside Primary School (FORPS),
St Edmunds Way, Rainham
will be hosting its first public Summer Fete
Saturday 16th July, 11.00am – 3.00pm.
Admission Free
Come along and join us for cream teas,
traditional games, stalls and activities and
meet Elsa and Spiderman too.
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Newington Village Festival in conjunction with Demelza Saturday, July 16th, Noon – 7.00pm
School field, School Lane, ME9 7LB Family and community event with something
for everyone including: Freemen of the Blean
medieval camp and combat display, birds of
prey, dance and gymnastic displays, annual
tug-of-war contest, go-karting, fairground
rides and sideshows, sports, competitions,
community stands, stalls, BBQ, teas, ices. On stage – Seven hours of live music
Admission £2, under 16s free. No dogs.
Free programme available shortly from village
stores. Contact 07590 464700 for general information
or sepr@hotmail.co.uk for
tug-of-war entries - teams of 8-10. To book a stall for £15 email
tonymould1@sky.com. Parkwood Camera Club (for all Medway), Parkwood
Community Centre, Rainham, Monday 8.00 – 10.00pm
(2nd week every month Tuesday). Varied programme, new
members welcome. www.parkwoodcameraclub.co.uk or
email memb-sec@parkwoodcameraclub.co.uk
Rainham & District Dollshouse and Miniaturist Group
meets the last Thurs each month at The Howard Hall,
Woodside, Wigmore, 7.30pm. Contact Sylvia Wildridge
01634 312038.
Rainham Flower Club meets every second Monday in the
month, 7.30pm at St Matthews Church Hall, Drewery Drive,
Wigmore. ME8 ONX. Interested in Floral Art? Do join us,
we look forward to welcoming new members, beginners or
experienced. For details telephone either 01622 884657,
01795 472973 or 01634 863034
Rainham Horticultural Society meets first Tuesday each
month, 7.30pm at Rainham Cricket Club, Berengrave
Lane, Rainham. New members welcome, details from
01634 366276.
Ramases, North Kent Egyptology Society, meet at
Newington Village Hall for lectures and social events. We
organise outings, weekend events and tours. More details
from ramasesnk@hotmail.com
Reflex Photographic Club: Welcomes everyone
interested in photography in the North Kent area. We
meet fortnightly on Thursdays, 8pm -10pm, at The Netball
Centre, Rainham School for Girls, Rainham. New members
welcome. Email Reflexphotoclub@gmail.com or visit our
website www.reflexphoto.co.uk for further details.
Cherry Picnic
The Friends of The Vines
Rochester
Saturday 16th July, 1.00 – 4.00pm
Proceeds to Macmillan Cancer Support
All Welcome
For more details see www.friendsofthevines.
co.uk or email
friendsofthevines@hotmail.co.uk
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Saturday 16th July, 2.00 – 4.00pm
Mote Park
Simon Ginnaw leads this walk looking for
butterflies, dragonflies, wildlife, warblers and
woodpeckers. We will also get up close and
personal with the parks special and ancient
trees. Park and meet in the main car park
ME15 7SX Dogs welcome.
Rochester and Chatham Dickens Fellowship. Meetings
held on the third Thursday each month normally The
Education Room. Dickens World, Dockside, Chatham,
7.30pm. Non members welcome, details from Steve Martin
01474 834164
Rochester Wine Appreciation Society. Come and learn
about wine. Contact Hilary on 01634 308550 (evening) or
John on 01634 308488 for details.
Royal Enfield Owners Club meet 2nd Tuesday of the
month, 8.00pm, The Cock Inn, Luddesdown, DA130XB.
Contact: reoc.kent@sky.com or Tel 01634 847879.
RSPB Medway Local Group Meets third Tues each
month (not Aug) Parkwood Community Centre, Parkwood
Green, 7.45pm talk, £3 non members, 01795 427854, or
www.medwayrspb.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk for our walks.
Race Night
in aid of
Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital
Saturday 16th July, 7.30 pm start
United Services Club
High Street, Rainham
A great fun evening, All welcome
Tickets £5 each available from
Paula or Rob in advance 01634 373450
Sittingbourne’s Steam Railway is the former Bowaters
railway Details are on the website: www.sklr.net or by
telephone on 01795 424899. It is totally operated by its
volunteer membership.
Spinners, Dyers and Weavers Association (Medway)
meets alternate Monday evenings Balmoral Road Church
Hall (entrance to the left of the church) primarily to share
the enjoyment of these ancient arts. Contact Ann Bowdler
01634 712217 email annbowdler.ab@gmail.com or for
details see www.medispindyeandweave.btck.co.uk.
A Summer Concert
to mark the 400th Anniversary of
Shakespeare’s death
Bearsted Choral Society
Saturday 16th July, 7.30pm
St Nicholas Church, Leeds ME17 1RL
A Sprig of Thyme – John Rutter
From the Bavarian Highlands – Edward Elgar
& Songs & Sonnets – George Shearing,
Music Director: Andrew Lowen
Tickets £10 (Students £5)
Available from: 01634 666730
by email from tickets@bearstedchoral.org.uk
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Sunday 17th July, 10.00am meet Derek 07768
448633 derek.kent@blueyonder.co.uk
Harrietsham car park south of A20 Fake
Oast Houses with Green and Orange Flags
TQ867525 ME17 1AH for a 6.5 mile lmoderate
circular walk north of Harrietsham offering fine
views to the south after going up to the top
of the Downs. Bring picnic lunch for midway
break. Pub at end.
Stockbury Gardeners’ Association meets 8.00pm
first Thursday every month (not Jan) at Memorial
Hall, The Street, young, old, experienced or novice
gardeners welcomed, no need to live in Stockbury,
free meetings, discounts on seed & equipment, call
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Subbuteo Club, Kent Invicta Table Football Club weekly
Medway Park Sports Complex (Gillingham) Fridays 7.00
– 10.00pm. Further information www.kentinvictatfc.co.uk
The 79th Cameron Highlanders, a living history and
battle re-enactment group representing 1815, the era of
the Napoleonic wars welcome individuals, couples and
families. Monthly drill day Fort Amherst, Chatham, 10am
– 4.00pm see www.the79thcameronhighlanders.co.uk or
ring Secretary Suzanne Bartolo 01634 306422
The Vikings the oldest and largest dark age reenactment society in England is now recruiting for
people of all ages (minors must be accompanied)
who have an interest in the Viking’s, Saxon’s and
Norman’s, occasional T.V. and film work, For details
call Domini Walton 01702 712988 or Andy Wilkinson
01634
312399
email:enquiries@saebertsfolc.org.uk
Twydall Village Garden Club meets every second
Thursday of the month at Nye Bevan Hall, 7.30pm for
8.00pm. New members and visitors always welcome. For
more information please ring 01634 361526.
Upchurch Horticultural Society Monthly meetings at 97
Chaffes Lane, Upchurch on the first Wednesday of the
month. Further details from Steve Laming 07703 339290 MUSIC & THE ARTS
10Hz – Youth Choir Medway based for aged 12+ led
by Tania Holland Williams. No need to read music, all
abilities welcome. Rehearsals Thursday 5.00 – 6.30pm
St Stephens Church, Maidstone Road Chatham ME46JE,
10 sessions a term with a public performance., ring 07767
624693 07775 507713 email 10hzyouthchoir@gmail.com
Appalachian Dance Club, all welcome learn Appalachian
percussive dance. Monday’s 10.00am – 12noon top hall
Rainham Oast Community Centre, Granary Close ME8
Meet David Brown 07815 106791
Ightham Mote car park GR 584535 TN15 0NT
For a 6.5 mile Undulating walk to Old Soar
Manor returning via Greensand Way along
tracks through fields, orchards and woods.
Could be muddy if wet. 6 Stiles. Dogs on leads
if permitted contact walk leader
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Maidstone Ramblers Walks
6.5 miles/10.5 km – moderate
Finishes 1.15pm approx
Starting from Hawkhurst PCP, TN18 4PQ GR:
TQ763305 Circular walk via Delmonden Manor
- Siseley Farm - Gills Green, moderate pace.
Assistance dogs only.
Fairly flat walk, few stiles.
Leader: Anne Nash, 01622 753530 or 07895
190543, anne.nash@talktalk.net
7SG (Next to Rainham train station) wear comfortable
clothes, hard sole or tap shoes. Ring Josie 01634 260281
janstee23@gmail.com for details.
Bishop Gundulf Morris novice mixed side Thursday, St
Margaret’s Troy Town School ME1 1YF, 4.30 - 6.20pm,
term times, contact 01634 848411. Adult sides (lady’s
dance Northwest style, men Long Sword), Musicians also
welcome Tuesday, Horsted Primary School ME5 9TF, 8 10pm Contact squire@bishopgundulf.com 07975 709473
Cantium Singers a community choir singing all kinds of
repertoire for pleasure. All welcome with no audition. Fancy
a sing? Join us on Thursdays term time at Rochester
Grammar School for Girls 7.00 - 8.30pm. For details phone
Simon 01634 575842 email tatnall@mantissa.freeserve.
co.uk or just turn up.
City of Rochester Symphony Orchestra rehearses
7.45pm Mondays, Rochester Grammar School for Girls
performs in the Central Theatre Chatham. New members
welcome especially in the string or brass sections. For
further information please ring 01634 841567.
Concert Party If you like to sing, are retired and living
in Medway with your own transport we should like to
hear from you. We are looking for new members to join
our small friendly Concert Party which gives afternoon
performances in the Medway and Maidstone area. Please
contact Patricia 01634 671301 or Peter 01634 851138
Open Garden
in Support of Heart of Kent Hospice
The Croft
Pilgrims Way, Detling ME14 3JY
Sunday 17th July, 2.00 – 5.00pm
Visit this award winning garden, joint runner
up in the 2015 Kent Life Amateur Gardener
Award. Admire the walled garden as it was
in Victorian times when The Croft was built
by Richard Cooke in 1840. Children will love
spotting butterflies in the meadow and the
old orchard which is managed organically to
promote wildlife amidst the long grass and
flowers. Take care near the bee hive but learn
more about these fascinating insects from a
local bee expert.
Entry is by suggested donation of £5. For
further details of this and all the gardens
taking part in the Open Gardens event please
visit. www.hokh.org
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BWAG Celebration
Music & Picnic at Green Court, Bredhurst
Sunday 17th July, Gates open 3.30pm
Presentation and Concert 4.30pm
Join BWAG for a special concert and
presentation of The Queen’s Award for
Voluntary Service to BWAG by
The Viscount De L’Isle MBE,
Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Kent.
Following the presentation, the Cantium
Singers, a choir from Rochester, will perform
in the garden. Please bring your own picnic
and rug for a very special musical event! Pimms & soft drinks available.
Tickets £6 per person must be purchased in
advance - not be available on the day (children
under 16 free). All proceeds to conservation of
Bredhurst Woods.
For details and tickets please call
Jim Chalmers 07870 878907,
Esther Huxstep 01634 233752, email
bwag@vanessajones.plus.com or visit
www.bwag.org.uk to buy on line.
Donn Barcott Band regular Sunday Jazz at The Eagle PH,
High Street, Rochester, 1.00 – 3.30pm, first Sunday Extra
6.00 - 9.00pm, Five 5 Live Light Jazz Swing with special
guests 2nd Thurs 8.30- 11.00pm 44Two Club, Featherby
Road, Gillingham open to all, licensed bar, admission £6,
Ring 01634 405037 for more information.
Faversham Uke Players meet 1st & 3rd Thursday in
Baptist Church Hall, Institute Road, Faversham, 7.15pm,
Beginners and experienced players welcome, Ring Keith
or Janet 01795 530854.
Folk Clubs in Rainham. Oast House Community Centre,
Granary Close first three Fridays of every month. Play or
listen, all welcome, 8.30pm. Details from Rainham Folk
01634 372048 or Moore or Less Folk 01634 366155.
Gillingham Dramatic Society (GDS Productions) meet
every Tuesday & Thursday The Brook Theatre. Chatham,
8.00pm. A friendly, fun group of all ages who perform
musicals, pantomimes and concerts. Always looking for
new members, you will be very welcome. Details e-mail
gdsproductions@outlook.com or ring Jeanette 01634
Summer Concert
Come along to a Relaxing & Enjoyable
Evening of Entertaining Music sung by Swale Community Choir
Lynsted Parish Church
Monday July 18th, 7.30pm
Entry Free, Refreshments
Retiring Collection In aid of Community
Overseas Aid Project (Malawi)
Programme includes music by
Andrew Lloyd Webber & The Beatles.
Meopham and District
Footpaths Group
Tuesday 19th July, 7.30pm
Meet: Cock Inn, Henley Street, DA13 0XB
(Please use the overflow car park)
MR: TQ667671 Approx 4 miles
Orchards, Cobham, The Avenue, Lodge Farm,
Cobhambury Wood, Henley Street.
Leader: Bill Reed for more information
see www.meopham-walkers.co.uk
372322 www.facebook.com/GillinghamDramaticSociety
Gillingham Male Voice Choir. New members welcome,
all voices. Meets every Wednesday at Gillingham Golf
Club, Woodlands Road at 8.00pm. Contact Mike Osborne 01634 365963
Harmony Jam A community group bringing people
together through music every Tuesday 10.00 - 4.00pm,
Sunlight Studios, 105 Richmond Road Gillingham. Meet
new people, learn songs, join song writing workshops All
welcome, instruments provided, 01634 338636.
Icon Theatre Youth Theatre Classes Icon Theatre
offer classes for age 7 – 19 with professional theatre
practitioners, regular performances at The Brook Theatre.
Classes weekly All Saints Community Centre, Luton,
Wednesdays & Sunlight Centre, Gillingham, Tuesday, £1
per class. Details 01634 813179 /07909 575006 or email
katie@icontheatre.org.uk www.icontheatre.org.uk
Ideas Test - Creative People and Places: Swale and
Medway. A consortium group funding new activities Grants
available to residents in Medway full details and how
to apply at www.creativepeopleplace.info or ring 07713
865955 Kent Music’s Folk Band part of Sounds Fresh, free
to join for 10 to 18 years old, anyone interested email
workshops@kent-music.com or see www.kent-music.
com New members always welcome 01622 358439 or
kadams@kent-music.com
Kent Police Male Voice Choir performs around 14
concerts a year. Open to all men, we sing an eclectic mix
of music. Rehearsals Police HQ, Sutton Road, Loose
ME15 9BZ, Thursday 7.15 to 9.30pm. Always looking for
new members, warm welcome assured. www.kpmvc.org
georgehrogers@btinternet.com or ring 07748 637923
KM Medway Band. Kent’s finest brass band rehearses
every Wednesday evening at the Marlborough Road
Complex, Gillingham. We always welcome new players.
Contact Paul Cross manager@themedwayband.org.uk. or
01795 530435
Maidstone Choral Union has presented choral works
for more than 100 years. Concerts throughout the year,
new singers and audiences always welcome. Rehearsals
Maidstone Girls’ Grammar School, Buckland Road,
Tuesdays, 7.30pm. Love to sing, want to join a friendly
Medway RSPB Local Group Talk
Tuesday 19th July, 7.30 – 9.45pm
Parkwood Community Centre, Gillingham
Admission £3.50
The Blue Tit – Ian Rumley-Dawson
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Wigmore Ladies Club
Howard Hall, Woodside
Wednesday July 20th 2.00 – 4.00pm.
Speakers and other activities
as well as a lovely cuppa. Just come along or call 01634 388912
for further details.
group, contact Lyn Coyle tomandlyn.coyle@gmail.com. Medway Jazz Society. For information about future Gigs,
Concerts & record clubs in Medway & beyond Kent Jazz
News £6 for 4 issues, contact Harry Stubberfield, 92
Bredhurst Road, Gillingham ME8 0QT 01634 303373.,
email hstubberfield@hotmail.co.uk
Medway Little Theatre - 56th season, a fully-equipped
public theatre, Opportunities for new or experienced
performers, directors, stage management, front-of-house,
set construction and costume management Interested?
Meet us at 256 High Street, Rochester (opp Rochester
Station), any Tuesday from 8.00pm, except during
productions, Information, visit www.mlt.org.uk.
Medway Mermaids is a writing group for women of all
styles. New members welcome. Meeting 2nd Monday
evening in the month at the Sunlight Community Centre,
Gillingham. Subs £2 a meeting payable twice a year. for
details email medwaymermaids69@yahoo.co.uk
Medway Organ and Keyboard Club concerts 7.00pm for
7.30 start 2nd Monday of month, Parkwood Community
Centre. Our concerts feature professional organists playing
easy listening music. Visitors welcome - £4.00, more details
contact Brian Leonard brian.leonard1943@gmail.com
Bredhurst Garden Club
Wednesday July 20th, 7.30pm
Bredhurst Village Hall
Daniel Denness – Talk
‘Growing Hardy Orchids’
Sweet Pea and Single Rose Show
New Members Welcome
Ring 01634 233554 for more details
Medway Poetry Group meet every 2nd Wednesday 40
Birling Avenue, Rainham 7.30 – 9.30pm. All welcome to
listen or read poetry. Phone for details 01634 260228.
Newington Concert Party looking for new members
to join our friendly group. Two main shows and several
short ones throughout the community every year. Meet
the gang at one of our rehearsals on Tuesdays at 7.30pm
in Newington Village Hall or contact Derek Friday 01795
873056 or Jenny Forrester 01622 884442 for details.
Old Barn Orchestral Society –Orchestra for Medway
and Maidstone. Rehearses Friday evenings, St Martin’s
Church, Maidstone. Friendly and enthusiastic, wide
classical repertoire welcomes new players - mainly strings
& brass 01634 376979 www.oldbarnos.co.uk .
Phoenix Art Group meets Wednesdays 10.00-12.00
(term time) in Rochester. Artists with some experience are
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AgeUKMedway
The Capstone Centre
92 Hopewell Drive, Chatham
Saturday 23rd July 10.00am – 2.00pm
All Welcome
welcome. Please call 01634 848555 for details.
Rainham Ladies Choir Do you like singing? We are
always pleased to welcome new members; Rehearsals on
Monday nights 7.30 - 9.45pm at St Thomas of Canterbury
school, Romany Road Gillingham, To find out more go to
our web site, www.rainhamladieschior.org.uk or contact
01634 370797 or 613715.
Rainham Theatrical Society Oast House Theatre just off
Rainham High Street. New members, acting & backstage,
welcome. Call in Monday, Tuesday or Thursday 8-10pm,
www.oasthousetheatre.co.uk or phone 01634 374183.
Rivervoice Community Choir includes some partially
sighted member, we rehearse alternate Saturdays 10.00am
– 12noon St Georges Church, Chatham Dockyard. New
members warmly welcomed for details ring 01634 712581
or 07890 705698 or cjfrewin@gmail.com
Rochester Choral Society rehearses 7.30pm on
Tuesdays , The Vines Church, Crow Lane, Rochester
and performs in Rochester Cathedral. New members
welcome, especially gentlemen. Margaret Holtby 01634
844122 www.rochesterchoral.co.uk
Rochester and West Kent Art Society meet fellow artists
Sun Pier House, Medway Street, Chatham, ME4 4HF
7.30pm first (workshop) and third (programme of very good
speakers) Wednesday each month. Everyone welcome!
Summer Wednesdays we paint outside 11.00am - 4pm
. Facebook: www.facebook.com/RWKAS, Web: rwkas.
wordpress.com/ email: RWKAS@yahoo.com
Rochester Film Society regular screenings of
Independent films at Chatham Odeon every Thursday
evening, monthly classics at Chatham Central Theatre
and pop up at Nucleus Gallery, Rochester. For
information email nickwalker62@yahoo.co.uk or visit
www.facebook.com/rochesterfilmsociety
Rochester Literature Festival - local writers who stage
interactive writing events for readers, writers and like
minds. See www.rochesterlitfest.com for details.
ROOTS Music Club (Rainham Oast Old Time Sessions)
play, dance & sing, to live American old time music 8.00pm
– late 1st & 3rd Wednesday every month, bar of Rainham
Oast Community Centre, Granary Close ME8 7SG. (Next
to Rainham train station). Contact Graham 01634 260281
graham.g.anstee@btopenworld.com
Sittingbourne Orpheus Choral Society meet every
Tuesday (Term Time) 7.45 - 9.45pm, Highsted School
Coffee Afternoon & Book Sale
St. Barnabas Church, Gillingham, ME7 4LT
Saturday 23rd July, 12noon – 2.00pm
Refreshments will be available including
Bacon Rolls, Cakes, Tea/Coffee.
Come along and enjoy a chat, a browse at
books and treat yourself to refreshments.
For more information 01634 578795
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Produce Sale and Crafts St. Margaret’s Church, Lower Halstow
Saturday 23rd July, 2.00 - 4.00pm
Please join us at arguably the prettiest
location around at this popular event for a
wide range of home grown and home made
produce and crafts including jewellery, pens,
wood work, needle work, cards and honey.
Refreshments available and warm welcome
guaranteed! www.thesix.org.uk
for Girls. Three concerts a year, 100 strong choir, all
singers, experienced and beginners welcome, no audition
necessary. www.socs.org.uk Membership Secretary Liz
Walters 01634 361897 kbl.walters@talk21.com
St Paul’s Drama Group, Gillingham Methodist Community
Centre, Third Avenue, Tuesdays (& some Thurs) 8.00
– 10.00pm. Panto, Drama & Musicals. New members
welcome, more details 01634 852712.
Showtime Performing Arts meets each 2nd & 4th Tuesday,
Medway Maritime Hospital Social Club Gillingham, 8.00 10.00pm. Open to all types of entertainers and performers,
the chance to show practice and network. For further
details and invite please contact Terry 07773 531801
Sonic Fry Children’s Choir led by Cathy Robinson for
aged 6 to 11 years No requirement to read music, all
abilities welcome Rehearsals Thursday 4.00 – 5.00pm St
Stephens Church, Maidstone Road Chatham ME46JE 10
sessions a term and performance For more details ring
07767 624693 or email sonicfrychildrenschoir@gmail.com
Spotlites Theatre Company Spotlites @ Kings Theatre,
338 High Street, Chatham. Drama sessions age 4 - 6
Wed 5.25 - 6.25pm, Fri 5-6pm, Brunswick House School,
Maidstone Tues 5.30 – 6.30pm. Drama fun and games
£4.50 a week Book 01634 829468. www.spotlites.co.uk
Spotlights Theatre Zone, a workshop for age 18 – 30
Mondays 8 – 10pm. Spotlites @ Kings Theatre, 338 High
Street, Chatham (beside Gala Bingo), £6 per week. Every
member of Spotlites has the chance to appear in their hit
shows! Call 01634 829468, details www.spotlites.co.uk
The Luton Players - local amateur dramatic group,
with a Junior club. Separate productions spring/summer
but merge for pantomime. Juniors (aged 9 -18) meet
every Monday 7.30 – 9.00pm Christ the King Church,
Cabaret Night
The Avenue Theatre
Central Avenue, Sittingbourne ME10 4DN
Saturday 23rd July, 7.30pm
Kent Musical Theatre Society present an
evening of live entertainment with songs from
a huge range of musicals as heard in the West
End, on Broadway and some brilliant music
from lesser known shows. Accompanied at
the piano by Kent Musical Theatre Society’s
Musical Director Paul Gostling, our talented
singers will take you on a journey through the
last 100 years of musical theatre. Directed by
Tim Westby
Tickets £8 from Box Office 01795 471140 or
online at www.avenuetheatre.co.uk
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The Society of Recorder Players Kent Branch - A small,
friendly group of adult players who meet on Wednesday
evenings during term time. We play a wide variety of music
from 6th to the 21st centuries. Players with reasonable
sight reading skills welcome, contact Anna Picken, 01580
388563, annapicken@talktalk.net
Thomas Clark Quire specialises in music written for, and
performed in Kentish churches during the 18th and 19th
centuries. 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month, 8-10pm,
Maidstone Baptist Church, Knightrider Street. New singers
and string or woodwind players very welcome, no auditions,
just come along, information 01622 763916.
Three Towns Theatre Company produce two shows a
year, normally musicals and meet every Thursday, 8pm
at the Gillingham United Reformed Church Hall Balmoral
Road. Further details by calling 07504 855826 or from our
website www.threetownstheatrecompany.co.uk
Twydall in Lights Community Theatre If you’re 13 –
18 years old come and join in the fun at The Holy Trinity
Church Hall every Wed 5.00–7.00pm. For information
Charity Paranormal Investigation
Saturday 23rd July
Fort Amherst. Dock Road, Chatham.
You may partake in Glass Work, Table Tipping,
Dowsing, Writing Board and much more
Resident medium, Richard Ware.
Gates open 8.00pm, Activities start 9.00pm
Event ends 3.00am approx.
Tickets £35 per person, Over 18’s only
Book on line at www.fortamherst.com
M.W.CARPENTRY
& Building
Conversions, Carpentry, Building
All types of Home Improvement undertaken
Free advice and estimates
Call Martin
01634 305933 or 07979 090937
mwcarpentryandbuilding@outlook.com
Kent Wildlife Trust
Sunday 24th July, morning
Shoresearch – Long Rock Swalecliffe
(between Whitstable and Herne Bay)
Long Rock is a shingle spit on a base of hard
clay of particular interest for its fossils. Not
suitable for young children or dogs, all under
18s must be accompanied by an adult. For
times and information contact Fiona White,
Marine Officer 01622 662012 email fiona.
white@kentwildlife.org.uk
contact twydallinlights@hotmail.co.uk or 01634 319791.
Upchurch Hand Bell Ringers - looking for new members
of all ages to join us, why not come and see how the
group works? We meet every Tuesday evening 7.30p.m, for more details call Pete Boakes on 01634 230805.
Upchurch Players are preparing for this year’s pantomime.
New members always welcome whether you want to take
to the stage, or help behind the scenes. Information Gloria
Knight on 01634 363271.
Wigmore Music and Drama Society meet Thursdays 8.00
- 10.00pm at St Matthew’s Community Centre, Drewery
Drive, Wigmore. New members are always welcome, more
information call Sharman, 01634 374598
Wolfshead and Vixen Morris are the premier side in
Medway, and winners of the Green Man Shield twice
in a row at the Sweeps Festival. They practise at the
Beacon Court Tavern, Gillingham, every Wednesday from
7.30pm, and every other Sunday from 1pm. Contact Mark
via whandv@hotmail.com for details.
SELF HELP
Adoption - Support group for Adults Affected by Adoption –
meetings held at Northgate Community Centre, Canterbury,
www.thenet.uk.net
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Sunday 24th July, 10.00am meet Geoff
07525161766 geoff.rambler@me.com
Bexley railway station in Old Bexley TQ494
735 DA5 1AQ for a 5.5 mile easy walk through
Joyden’s Wood and on to pick up the River
Cray which we follow back to Old Bexley.
The walk takes us through mixed woodland,
managed by the Woodland Trust, that was
extensively farmed during the Iron Age. In
the woods we will follow what remains of a
defensive ditch, ‘Faesten Dic’, that dates back
to Saxon times. Pub at end.
phone Linda 07828 078041 or visit www.norcap.org
Age UK Medway care and support services The
Mackenney Centre, Woodlands Road Gillingham ME7 2BX
Social Club over 50s (Mon – Fri); COGS club, cognitive
stimulation for mild dementia (Thursday); Pat Warner Suite,
dementia day care (Mon – Fri); Foot care service, Handy
van service, contact 01634 380195 or email
enquiries@ageukmedway.org.uk
Age UK Medway’s Mackenney Centre Woodlands Road,
Gillingham ME7 2BX a social club for people over 50 open
Monday – Friday 9.00 – 3.00pm. The day includes freshly
cooked meal, activities and events. Transport is provided,
enquiries www.ageuk.org/medway 01634 380195 or email
enquiries@ageukmedway.org.uk
Alcoholics Anonymous an organisation run by recovering
alcoholics with the primary purpose of helping others to
achieve sobriety. Call 01622 751842 to speak to someone
who understands the problem, regular meetings see
http://alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Café (Rainham) a friendly
and supportive meeting place for people with Dementia
and their carers. St Paul’s Church, Long Catlis Road,
Parkwood, Rainham, first & third Tuesday of the month
1.00 – 3.00pm. Everyone welcome, light refreshments.
Details from Vicki Baldwin 07557 111060 or email Victoria.
baldwin@alzheimers.org.uk
Alzheimer’s Society Kent and Medway have lots of
opportunities for Fundraising Volunteers in the area. Do
you want to help lead the fight against dementia? Contact
Rosie Hutchinson on 01622 747181 or r.hutchinson@alzheimers.org.uk
Bereaved Parents Support Group (Medway) a
small self help group of bereaved parents who meet
monthly for coffee and a chat. If you have lost a child
(of any age) and feel you would like to join us, please
Meet Andy Boorman 07881933358
Chartham Village Hall car park GR 107552
For a 4.5 mile Relatively easy walk with 2
moderate climbs using roads, fields and the
Stour riverside including woods.
Pub at the end. Dogs on leads if permitted
contact walk leader
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Rainham Beer Festival
Rainham Cricket Club, Berengrove Park,
Berengrave Lane, Rainham
Sunday July 24th, 12 noon - 10.00pm
30 different ales and 10 ciders
Performers include ‘Bad Pandas,’
‘Taking Care of Vegas’ and the
‘GFC Gems’ cheerleaders
Fun Facilities such as a Bouncy Castle and a
Punch and Judy show for children.
All Welcome
phone Carol 01634 684031 anytime, for further details. Birth Parents Support Service 5a New Road Avenue,
Chatham ME4 6BB Have you experienced adoption?
Your knowledge is valuable as a befriender. Volunteers
needed to help parents who are losing a child to adoption.
Training is given, DBS check required. Details call Lauren
Dyer 01634 829128 or email bpss@family-action.org.uk
Breast Cancer Support Group (Medway & Swale (West)
Association) meets first Tuesday of the month (except Jan)
at Medway Hospital Level 2 Area 7 at 7.00pm. For details
contact Margaret Lewis 01634 362898
Breastfeeding Help in Gillingham - Breastfeeding Drop-In Gillingham Breastfeeding
support in group plus private 1:2:1 support available
Thursdsays 1 – 1.30pm with Sophia. Please call centre
to book for a 121 or just come along at 1.30 on the day
01634 334344 Burnt Oak Childrens Centre, Richmond
Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1LS
Breastfeeding Support –Riverside Children’s Centre St
Edmund’s Way, Rainham, ME8 8ET. Breastfeeding Drop
In every Tuesday 10 – 11.30am. Sammie and Lindsay offer
help, antenatal or private one to one appointments during
the session; please book with the centre 01634 338700 or
just drop-in on the day.
Brompton Bumps2Boobs Brompton Children’s Centre,
Gillingham, 01634 844152 every Monday 9.30 – 11.00am
except bank holidays., one to one appointments please
book or just drop-in on the day. Also available at Active
Explorers group (0-5 year olds) from 10 – 11.30am. contact
Sarah, ring or text 07833 714319.
COGS Club Gillingham run by Age UK Medway, provides
cognitive stimulation to people living with mild dementia.
Meets every Thursday the Mackenney Centre Woodlands
Road, Gillingham 10.00am – 3.00pm. For enquires email
enquiries@ageukmedway.org.uk or ring 01634 380195 or
UpARA
Coffee Morning
Upchurch Village Hall
Tuesday 26th July, 9.30am
Members £1.50, Guests £2
New Members Welcome
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Kent Wildlife Trust
Tuesday 26th July, 11.00am – 3.30pm
Marvellous Marine Day – family event
Join a day of marine activities, things to
make and seaweed pressing. Rockpooling at
11.30am with Julie Thomsett and Fiona White,
wellies or sturdy footwear, uneven slope
to shore, shingle slippery rocks, beach not
suitable for wheelchairs.
Meet Reculver Visitors Centre Reculver Lane
near Herne Bay CT6 6SS 01227 740676
Donations gratefully received, dogs on leads
children must be accompanied by an adult, no
booking required.
visit www.ageuk.org/medway
Dementia Day Care Centre Gillingham - The Pat Warner
Suite a specialist dementia day care centre operated by
Age UK Medway, providing cognitive stimulation activities
in Gillingham and Rainham. For enquiries email
enquiries@ageukmedway.org.uk or ring 01634 380195 or
Feeding Friends at Deanwood Children’s Centre,
Parkwood, 01634 231901 Private breastfeeding 1:2:1
support available Fridays 9.30 – 11.30am - please call
centre to book
Foot Care Service is provided by Age UK Medway, and
provides a basic toenail cutting service from our clinic at
the Mackenney Centre, Woodlands Road, Gillingham
ME7 2BX. For enquiries ring 01634 380195 or email
enquiries@ageukmedway.org.u or visit www.ageuk.org/
medway
Handy Van Service, run by Age UK Medway, provides a
vetted handyman to undertake small maintenance jobs in
and around your home. For more information rind 01634
572616 or email emmabarnes@ageukmedway.org.uk or
Little Acorns Breastfeeding at St Mary’s Island Community
Centre, Thursdays, 10.00am – 12noon
Mierscourt
Breastfeeding
Group
(Rainham)
Mierscourt Children’s Centre, Silverspot Close, Rainham.
Breastfeeding support in group plus private 1:2:1 support
with Christiana and Rachel. Please call 01634 236974
to book for a 121 or just come along at 1pm on the day
Tums 2 Mums at Hand in Hand Children’s Centre, Twydall,
Wednesdays, 9.30 – 11.30am, Children’s Centre 01634
365985
Breastfeeding Support Group LLL (La Leche League)
Kent volunteer breastfeeding counsellors offer support
by phone or face-to-face in weekly meetings. looking for
accurate information on breastfeeding, starting solids or
weaning, then LLL is for you! Meeting venues and dates
Beginners Fishing for Children
Capstone Farm Country Park
Wednesday 27th July, 10.00am – 12noon
Learn the basics of fishing. All equipment
and bait supplied, suitable for accompanied
children aged 8 to 12 years old. £11 per child
To book phone 01634 338191
Award Winning Live Music
Wine & Dine on
Wed 6th July
est. 2006
Doors 7.15
for 8.15pm
Wine & Dine or Sit Back & Listen to
Nick Smart trumpet and full band. Nick
is head of jazz at Royal Academy of Music.
As seen recently on BBC TV
See you on 6th July? If not then 3rd Aug!
Where? The Award Winning 144Club
Roffen 41 New Rd Rochester ME1 1DX
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Kent Wildlife Trust
Wednesday 27th July, 11.00am – 3.30pm
Marvellous Marine Day – family event
Join a day of marine activities, things to make
and seaweed pressing with Julie Thomsett
and Fiona White
Meet Tyland Barn Visitor Centre, Sandling,
Maidstone ME14 3BD 01622 662012
Donations gratefully received, children must
be accompanied by an adult, suitable for
wheelchairs, no booking required.
see LLL Kent or email Emilia emilia_lll@yahoo.co.uk
Carers FIRST a charity supporting adult and young Carers
(anyone who provides unpaid support to a loved one) in
North West Kent and Medway. Trained staff ensure we
respond Carers needs providing access to training, social
groups, short break respite, activities, trips and more. See
www.carersfirst.org.uk ring 0300 303 1555 email amy.
weaver@carersfirst.org.uk for details.
Carers Group to support people caring for someone with
Dementia meets 2nd Wednesday of the month 10.00am
-12noon, The Walter Brice Centre, Tilley Close, Hoo ME3
9AE a friendly and supportive environment to discuss
feelings and share experiences. Details Sylvia Wolfson
07557 111060, email sylvia.wolfson@alzheimers.org.uk
Chatter Club run by Carers Relief Service for adults
with disabilities, Chattenden Community Centre, Swinton
Avenue, ME3 8PH, each Tuesday 11.00am - 4.00pm,
cooking, woodwork, table football, pool, outdoor games,
bingo. Entrance £6, care worker support may be required,
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Gillingham Horticultural Society
Wednesday 27th July, 7.15pm
United Reformed Church Hal
Balmoral Road, Gillingham
Cheese Tasting Evening using your own
grown salads and vegetables
£2 members, £3 non-members, which includes
Wine and refreshments.
For details contact Paul 07801 568157
please call for more information 01634 715995.
Cocaine Anonymous; Do you think you have a problem
with cocaine and other drugs? Cocaine Anonymous is a
Fellowship of, by, and for addicts seeking recovery. The
only requirement for membership is a desire to stop
using all mind-altering substances. Regular meetings
locally see www.cauk.org or contact 0800 6120225.
Crossroads Care Medway provide help for carers of
children and adults by giving carers time for themselves
and a break from responsibilities, ring 01634 868885 or
medwaycrossroads@btconnect.com
Dementia Support Group meets every fourth Thursday
of the month (except December) 11.00am – 2.00pm in St
Stephens Church, Maidstone Road, Chatham. For more
information contact Kathy on 01634 302964
Depression Anxiety Self Help - a small friendly Women’s
Group meets at St Stephen’s Church Centre, Maidstone
Road, Chatham on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month
1.00 - 3.00pm. Any woman over 18 is welcome to join. Ring
01634 669285 or 01634 726858 for more details.
Diabetes UK Medway Support Group help with the
management of Diabetes, Share your own experiences.
Help us to raise funds to support more research. Quarterly
meetings St Paul’s Church, Parkwood, ME8 9PN. For
details contact: Karen 01634 319634
Drug and Alcohol Use - Is someone else’s drug or alcohol
use impacting on you or your family? Swale & Canterbury
Carers weekly support group every Thursday 10.00am –
12noon Central House, Central Avenue, Sittingbourne. No
need to book, 01795 583440
Dyslexia House Association, a local dyslexia association
serving Medway and Mid-Kent - interested
visit
www.medwaydys.org where there are lists of tutors,
assessors and information. Helpline Tues, Wed & Thurs
10.00am - 3.00pm 01622 717308, British Dyslexia
Association’s helpline 0845 251 9002
Family Matters provides counselling for children and
adult survivors of rape and sexual abuse. The helpline
offers practical and emotional support ( this is NOT a 24hr
service, a message can be left and the helpline will call
back) Helpline 01474 537392
Things with Wings
Riverside Country Park
Tuesday 28th July, 10.00am – 12noon
(choose either 10am or 11am start)
There are a host of creatures that may fly
past you during your visit to the park. Create
your own winged animal at this arts and craft
activity session. Suitable for all the family,
£3 per child. For details phone 01634 337432
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Kent Wildlife Trust
Thursday 28th July, 1.00pm
Rocky Rockpooling
Led by Julie Thomsett
Meet at Reculver Visitor Centre
Near Herne Bay CT6 6SS
Explore the rocky shore, hunt for marine
creatures and discover how they adapt to this
extreme environment. Dogs on leads, Wellies
or sturdy footwear, uneven slope to shore,
shingle, slippery rocks.
Donations greatly appreciated. Children must
be accompanied by an adult, not suitable for
wheelchairs or pushchairs.
No booking required, for details ring
Visitors Centre 01622 740676
Fibromyalgia Support Group (Medway) meets every
other fourth Thursday commencing in January, from 1.00
– 3.00pm, in St Stephen’s Church Hall, Maidstone Road,
Chatham. Please ring Margaret Randerson 01634 261832
or email fibromedway@yahoo.co.uk for details or visit
www.fibrosupportmedway.btck.co.uk
Friends of Medway Libraries. Volunteers assist library
staff in fundraising and organising events. To find out more,
or to apply to join leave name and details at any Medway
Library, email Elizabeth@rabhutch.demon.co.uk
Gamblers Anonymous a support group for gamblers and
their family supporters. Meetings at Maidstone (Monday)
and Strood (Wednesday) and throughout the country.
Contact 24 hour helpline for details 020 7384 3040. There
is help for you 24 hours a day.
Gillingham Local Roots has transformed a disused
Council playground into a new Community space/
garden.
Otway
Street,
Gillingham,
ME7
1EU
gillinghamlocalroots@ymail.com New Members Always
Welcome. www.facebook.com/gillinghamlocalroots
Headway for Medway meets every Wednesday 10.00am
– 2.00m, Sunlight Centre, Richmond Road, Gillingham
ME7 1LX. A social and information service for people who
have suffered a brain injury. For information contact Chris
on 07815 867306 chriswhite@headwayselnwk.co.uk or
visit our web site www.headwayselnwk.co.uk
Hempstead Residents Association meets regularly with
local councillors, the police and others in order to keep
Hempstead a pleasant and safe place to live. Any problems
contact Brian Warner Chairman 07803 695662.
K. A. B. Sittingbourne Blind Fellowship Club meet
Tuesdays 10.00am - 4.00pm Masonic Hall, Albany Road,
Sittingbourne. Contact Ann Caveney 01795 475727 or
Michael Goodwin 01795 428448.
Rainham & District Dolls’ House and
Miniaturist Group
Thursday July 28th, 7.30pm
Howard Memorial Hall
Woodside, Rainham
All welcome, more details from
Sylvia Wildridge 01634 312038
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KASBAH Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus, support and
advice on all aspects in Kent & Medway. Two independent
living projects (Hattie Webb House in Rochester)
for young adults with physical and/or mild learning
disabilities, also day training, 01634 404468 or email
hattie-webbhouse@kasbah.org.uk
Kent Down Syndrome Group - exchange information,
enjoy social events. Medway coffee evening bi-monthly at
Parklands Resource Centre, Contact Tracy Mackenzie on
01634-325120 or 07787947142 - visit www.kentds.org
Kent Group of Advanced Motorists To improve
your driving and pass your Advanced Driving Test
please contact Terry Nunn on 01634 716049 or email
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Annual Show
Fuchsia and Pelargonium Society
Gillingham and District
Saturday 30th July
Doors open to the public at 2.00pm
Main Hall, Rainham School for Girls,
Derwent Way, Rainham, ME8 0BX.
£1 entry. Plants for Sale, Raffle, Tombola, Key
Box and Refreshments.
For further information phone 01634 852519
Peters Place Garden Party
30th July, 3.00pm
GMC Community Centre Hall and Gardens
Third Avenue Gillingham Stalls available - £10 a table, £5 charities.
For more information or to book call
Ann 01634 578879.
Kent Link Group for Deaf and Deafened People
meets bi-monthly in the Barns next to Chalk Church,
to offer mutual friendship, support and understanding.
Usually a Speaker (various topics). Further details from
David Eves phone 01634 306636 or check the website
www.deafenedsupportgrp.co.uk
Kent Savers Credit Union provides savings accounts and
affordable loans to anyone who lives/works in Kent. See
www.kentsavers.co.uk, call Mon to Fri 0333 321 9050 or
email info@kentsavers.co.uk Authorised and regulated by
the Financial Services Authority
Maidstone and Medway Cruse Bereavement Care
offering personal and confidential support to bereaved
people through counselling and information. Volunteers
and donations also warmly welcome. 01622 671011
email: maidstonebranch@cruse.org.uk. National website:
www.cruse.org.uk
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Ride London 100
Kent riders needed to take part in
Ride London 100 for Action for Children.
Sunday 31st July 2016
Beginning in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic
Park, you will ride through the heart of the
capital, out into Surrey and back again.
This 100 mile route passes breath-taking
scenery and some of London’s most historic
monuments and sites, before pushing
your limits as you climb up Leith and Box
hill in rural Surrey. You will then ride back
into central London and ride down The Mall,
finishing in front of Buckingham Palace.
Golden Bond Riders.
Entry for this incredible event is just £25. We
ask all riders to raise a minimum of £475 to
support the work of Action for Children.
Maidstone Semi Colon Club (bowel cancer support
group), includes Medway Maritime Hospital patients,
meet a few times a year (Saturdays) in an informal
setting at the PGMC, Maidstone Hospital. All welcome, for
more information contact Secretary Valerie Nash 01634
403222 valrontherosebed@btinternet.com
Making Time for a Cuppa & supporting Alzheimer’s
UK monthly meeting Mondays 11.30am – 12.30pm,
St Margaret’s Millennium Centre ME89BH. Friendly,
informative and entertaining, sharing experiences of living
with Dementia. Call Kerrie at Bluebird Care (Medway) on
01634 780909 for further details and information.
Manage Your Mind, Manage Your Life, Free weekly
workshops: Manage Negative Emotions; Reduce Stress
and Increase Control over your Life, Every Tuesday 6.30 –
7.30pm, Rainham School for Girls, Derwent Way. Call first
to register 07553 959013 email kent@iahv.org.uk or see
wwwmanageyourmind.org.uk
Marriage Care Relationship Counselling - a professional,
confidential counselling service for individuals and couples.
Volunteer counsellors based in Chatham, Monday to
Thursday evenings. To make an appointment call the
National Appointment line 0800 389 3801
Sunday 31st July, 10.00am meet Jim
07807 896995 lewislad@hotmail.com
Hythe outside Sainsbury’s Supermarket
by the pedestrian crossing on the A259.
TR156347 CT21 5AS for a 7.5 mile Moderate
Stroll alongside the Royal Military Canal to
Seabrook, to view point from the Martello
Tower then up into Shornecliffe Barracks.
Then back via Saltwood Castle, some steep
slopes worth it for the views, good coffee and
pubs at the end, bring light lunch.
Pub at end.
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Sunday 31st July, 10.00am
Meet Lindsay Floyd 07743 702049 Andy
Boorman 07881933358
Evington Village Hall at the Wye end of
Hastingleigh village GR 098449
For a 6 mile Hastingleigh &
The Devil’s Kneading Trough
Attractive views with climax along top of
scarp slope of the North Downs, Some steep
slopes. Lunch can be booked at the Devil’s
Kneading Trough restaurant (01233 813212)
Dogs on leads contact walk leader
Medway Area Rethink Social Support Group is for all
Medway area sufferers of social isolation and or mental
health issues. Meets weekly Monday 1.00 - 3.00pm, The
RVS Community Café 95-97 High Street, Chatham ME4
4DL Information from coordinator Simon Wyatt 01634
304385, 074742 02130 or email simon1520@sky.com
Medway Asthma Self-Help clinics for people suffering with
asthma, half hour appointment with a specialist respiratory
nurse information and advice in partnership with local GP’s.
For more information ring 01634 855844.
Medway Breathe Easy supports people with COPD
(Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Meetings
first Tuesday of each month, 1.00 - 3.00pm, Wigmore
Evangelical Free Church Hall, Durham Road, Wigmore
Rainham ME8 0JN Contact Carole Whitbread on 01634
271368 for more information.
Medway Cloth Nappy Network meets first Monday
each month, 9.30-11.30am Lordswood Children’s Centre.
Saturday drop-in Rochester in partnership with NCT 3rd
Saturday each month. Please call 01634 687519 or visit
www.medwayclothnappies.org.uk
Medway Credit Union - A savings and loan co-operative
open to all who live or work in the Medway area. Simple
ways to save & borrow. Call 01634 403335 or contact us
on information@medwaycreditunion.co.uk
Medway East U3A Find out all about the U3A (University
of the Third Age) & our 40+ Interest Groups. Contact East
Medway U3A on 0789 589 0635. For people no longer
in full-time employment who want to share interests or
explore new ones. Medway Heartcare Support Group meets first
Wednesday of month Medway Maritime Hospital, no fee all
cardiac patients and their partners are welcome. Contact
Pam Howell 01634 851177 or Ian Terry 07709 573738 or
Cardiac Rehab 01634 382834
Concert
Kent Police Brass Band
Hoo St Werburgh Church
Church Street, Hoo ME3 9AS
Saturday 13th August 7.00pm
Tickets £8 from Stuart Coombes
01634 251705
A joint fundraiser for the Church and
Parkinson’s UK organised by the
Medway Working Age Group.
There will also be a raffle on the night.
W.I.Craft Fair
Do you have a craft of any type that you would
like to show off?
Aylesford & Eccles W.I. will be holding a Craft
Fair on November 5th in the Brassey Centre,
Station Road, Aylesford
We are inviting applications for stalls,
£10 per table - money you take is yours.
We would love to see a variety of crafts – if
you have hidden talents just begging to be
shown off do come and join us.
Limited space so please book early.
For further information/application form
please contact Aline at a.ongley@tiscali.
co.uk or 07771636872. Places confirmed upon
receipt of completed application and payment
of £10 per table.
Please do not apply if your stall would be
selling cakes.
Medway Introverts - Support and friendship for local
introverts in and around Medway. Please see the facebook
group facebook.com/groups/medwayintroverts.
Medway M.E Friends - Friendship & support group for
those affected by M.E/C.F.S, Fibromyalgia and other
related conditions. Informal, relaxed monthly meetings with
a friendly atmosphere in the Medway area. All welcome,
visit: www.medwaymefriends.co.uk or email: medway-mefriends@hotmail.co.uk for more details.
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Scottish Country Dance Club
We now meet weekly on
Fridays at Bredgar Village Hall
8.00 - 10.00pm.
Planning a wedding ceilidh or preparing for a
Burn’s Night celebration?
Want to try Scottish Country Dancing?
Guaranteed fun and fitness
Ring 07952 382424 or email
elawrence@rmgs.org.uk for more details
Medway Mediation – a free service provided by
volunteers. Neighbour disputes, Homeless mediation, Peer
Mentoring, Children & Families mediation, Family Group
Conferencing. mediationoffice@btopenworld.com
01634 832285, 77a High Street, Chatham, ME4 4EE
Medway Neighbourhood Watch Association over 400
‘Watches’ in the Medway Towns. Could you help make your
area a little better? contact John Haddaway Medway Police
Station, 01634 792131 www.medwaynwa.co.uk
Medway Parents and Carers Forum run by parents,
families and carers of youngsters, in partnership with
voluntary and statutory services, who have a variety of
additional support needs. For information phone 07813
1323984 or e-mail medwaypcf@googlemail.com
Medway Pensioners Forum. 5A New Road Avenue,
Chatham, Campaigns and lobbies various organisations
to improve life for older people. Membership fee £2,
includes a by-monthly Newsletter. Contact us on
www.medwaypensionersforum.co.uk or 01634 842 333.
Medway Perinatal Support Service Use your experience
as a parent to help others? Volunteer Befrienders who
are good listeners, non-judgemental, reliable and can
offer 3 hours a week for up to a year needed to support
new and expectant parents. Training, supervision
and support given. Details call 01634 829128 or
medwayperinatalsupportservice@family-action.org.uk
Medway Stroke Club meets every Thursday 2.00 –
4.00pm the Masonic Rooms, Franklin Road, Gillingham for
people who have suffered strokes, and carers, also monthly
outings. For further information ring 01634 382868, website
www.medwaystrokeclub.org
Medway and Swale Against Urological Cancers
meet every other first Monday of the month - Jan, March,
May, July, Sept & Nov Rowan Williams Court, Canterbury
Christchurch University, Chatham. For more information
call Richard and Paula Simpson 01795 473789.
Medway East U3A Find out all about the U3A (University
of the Third Age) & our 40+ Interest Groups. Contact East
Medway U3A on 0789 589 0635. For people no longer
in full-time employment who want to share interests or
explore new ones.
Samaritans
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Feeling sad, low, depressed or suicidal?
We are here 24 hours a day 7 days a week to
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Come visit and see our vast range of good used books,
DVD’s, VHS plus Vinyl Records in addition to some
New Books by local authors
We also stock local history books
All profits support St Margaret’s Church Heritage Fund
Donations are always welcome
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Medway U3A (University of the Third Age) For people no
longer in full-time employment who want to share interests
or explore new ones. Inquiries: 01634 724365.
Mid-Kent Type 1 Support group The Net Community
Hub 70 Silverweeds Road Chatham Kent ME5 0QX
01634 314 223 A support group for parents of and
children / young people with Type One Diabetes, e-mail
MidKentType1Supportgroup@virginmedia.com or visit
www.mid-kent-type-1.diabetesukgroup.org/ for dates and
times of meetings or more information.
Multiple Sclerosis Society (Medway MS) support for
all affected. Drop-In every Thursday 10.00am to 2.00pm
Amherst Court Care Home, Palmerston Road, Chatham
ME4 6LU, 07804 600677 www.mssociety.org.uk/medway
Facebook www.facebook.com/MSSocietyMedwayBranch
NCT Medway Branch, supporting you to be the parent
you want to be, antenatal and postnatal courses, groups
and events for families and under 5s, 0844 2436204, Visit
www.nctmedway.org.uk, e-mail info@nctmedway.org.uk
North Kent Breast Friends Affected by Breast Cancer?
Want to talk to others and raise money? Come to our
support group last Friday every month at The Centre,
Medway Moto Services [London Bound] ME8 8PQ 7.00 –
9.00pm. Refreshments available partner or friend welcome
Ring Melissa 01634 309990 or Text 07518 876940 or email
Melissatullett@gmail.com
Oliver Fisher Special Care Baby Trust fundraises for
Medway Hospital neonatal unit who care for 1000 sick
and premature babies from Medway & Swale every year.
Volunteers for fundraising events and corporate sponsors
welcome. Speakers for community groups available. Email
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Options Centre for crisis pregnancy and post-abortion
support. A place to turn when pregnancy in unexpected
or you need to talk. Free pregnancy tests. Post-abortion
counselling, for an appointment contact 01622 691872.
Osteoporosis Support Group (Medway Towns) meets
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Accountancy & Bookkeeping
Aggarwal & Co 1
Cloud Bookkeeping 5
Figures Please 24
Michael Morris 45
Salter-Mclean 3
Thompson Elphick Accountants 25
Aerials
TV Aerial Services 3
Architects and Planning Drawings
Coteq53
Designscape 43
Bathrooms Fitted
Ability Plus 32
Able Bathrooms 9
All in One Bathrooms & Kitchens 35
Dovetail Interiors 64
MCL Kent Ltd 45
Medway Bathrooms 29
Nightingale Bathrooms 39
Blinds, Shutters & Awnings
Cannon Curtains and Blinds 9
Crystal Curtain & Blind Manufact. 43
MD Awnings / Markilux 21
Spectrum Blinds 22
Block Paving
Exclusive Driveways 45
Mayfair Drives 17
M Dowle 43
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Books
Sunburst Books 60
Builders & Maintenance
Adam Hopson 24
AS Bricklaying & Building 23
C&M Services 16
Complete Property Maintenance 35
Darren Parnaby Building Services 8
David Jones Building 30
DBS General Builders 29
DC Services 27
Fry Brickwork & Plastering 16
G Harrison Groundworks 39
Greg Bryant 31
JRB Carpentry & Building 18
Newkraft Builders 25
SB Builders 11
SDW Building Services 29
SJ Group 5
TJ Builders 10
Carpenters
A.R.G. Bespoke Joinery
2
Martin O’Brien
29
MW Carpentry & Building 53
N.P. Summerfield 26
Plane & Simple 20
SP Carpentry 30
Carpets & Flooring Carpet Store (South East) Ltd
37
Medway Flooring
33
Smart Flooring
41
Charity
KWT Photography Comp.
47
The Dobson Trust W
Cleaning Services
Carpet Store (South East) Ltd
37
Fresh28
Homefresh
43
Hydro-Dynamix
5
Medway & Maidstone Oven Clean 30
Medway Oven Clean
23
Mighty Clean
2
New Shine Oven Clean
43
Ovens Gleaming
17
Quick Dry Kleen & Laundry
32
Computers
BL IT Solutions
4
Logitex
2
Curtains
Crystal Curtain & Blind Manufact. 43
Patricia’s Curtains
60
Dentist
Rainham Dental Centre
36
Domestic Appliance Repairs
Colin De Bolla
26
Squadmatic
24
Double Glazing Repairs
Access Denied
64
FL Double Glazing
35
Lockstock Double Glazing Repairs 1
Miranda Double Glazing Repairs 60
Paul Hughes
31
Window Fix Direct
7
Drainage
Plumbing & Drainage
20
Electricians
AJ Ross Electrical
23
Bee Tech
27
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Blake Electrics
41
Complete Electrical Services
29
Switch On Switch Off
24
Oaktree Electricians
10
P. Birch Electrical
8
Rainham Electrics
18
STE Electrical Services
8
Terry Thornton
7
Estate Agents
Jacksons
64
Fascias, Soffits etc
BD Rooflines
16
Fasciaclad Plastics
43
Fascia Plastics
21
Puma PVC
1
Window Fix Direct
7
Fencing
Fitzgibbons Fencing
18
J. Dowle Fencing & Garden Services 37
M. Dowle Fencing
43
Financial Services
Theresa Elsey
2
Food & Drink
Cupcakes ‘n’ Crafts
27
Footcare
Footcare Medway
8
Garage Doors
A1 Garage Doors
17
GDA – Garage Door Associates
35
Kent Garage Doors
11
SE Garage Doors
23
Garage Services
Berengrave Service Station
1
Garden Services
Berengrave Nursery
27
Broad Arrow Oak
21
DM Painting & Garden Services
7
Fry Landscaping & Brickwork
32
Garden Care
34
Garden & Home Design Ltd
29
Grassy Bank
10
Homecare Landscapes
7
Maple Landscapes
8
M & D Decking
35
Ozzy & Calvin’s Garden Maint.
27
RD Landscapes
45
Read Garden Services
14
Rochester Mowers
31
Glazing
Dial Glass
31
Halls & Other Facilities for Hire
The Millennium Centre
57
Handyman Services
Gary Hutchings
18
Handyman 365
3
Man About the House
7
Hearing Aids
st
26
21 Century Hearing
Homecare
Mears Home Care Ltd
41
Home Helps
Housemartins
39
Hypnothereapy
Georgina McKinnon
9
Jazz Club
144 Club
55
Kitchens
Andy Shepherd Kitchen Designer 29
Dovetail Interiors
64
Fitted Doors
15
Granite Transformations
13
Kitchen Base
11
Kitchen Culture 23
Ray Lintorn
37
SEPD Kitchens & Bathrooms
19
Land Wanted
Fairview25
Leaflet Distribution
Leaflets 4 U
57
Life Coach
Nick Petrie
5
Locksmiths
Access Denied
64
Fair Trade Locksmiths
6
Lock Stock & Barrell
17
Taurus Locks
29
Maps
National Map Centre
W
Mobility Aids
Ability Plus
32
Painters & Decorators
AJF Painting
60
Allen Decorators
41
Andrew Douglas
31
C L Decorators
64
S&S Painting & Decorating
28
Stephen Murphy
20
Pest Control
st
24
1 Stop Pest Control
David Bruce
3
Plasterers
Chawner Plastering
32
Daniel – Plastering & Rendering
27
JB Plasterer & Decorator
14
Gaffney Plastering
24
Medway Plastering
3
Phoenix Plastering
7
T. Hall Plastering
5
TJ Builders
10
Plumbing & Heating
AP Plumbing & Heating
7
Atkinson Boiler Care
9
Dave’s Plumbing Service
14
Diamond Heating & Plumbing Ltd 20
Domino Plumbing
2
Drainage & Plumbing
20
Gas Tech
16
GMN Plumbing
5
Hallett’s Plumbing & Heating
64
JEL Plumbing
22
Low Plumbing & Heating
12
Medway 24 Hour Plumbing 9
Mr Plumber
27
Optimum Plumbing Services
27
Plumb ‘N’ Fit
3
Prestige Solar & Heating
7
R & R Plumbing
31
Solaris31
SP Plumbing Group
29
TJR Plumbing & Heating
39
Wadhams Plumbing & Heating
11
W.T. Plumbing & Heating
14
Private Tuition
Rainham Tuition Centre
5
Roofing
A1 Roofing Services
26
Apex Roofing
BD Rooflines
Flat Roof Company
High Top Roofing
KC Roofing
KP Finch Roofing Contractors
Nationwide Roofing
Newington Roof Care
Pinnacle Heights Roofing
RE-Roof 80
RG Smith (UK) Ltd
Roof Tops
Sean West & Sons
Sterling Roofing Solutions Ltd
Trade2Trade
Zammit Roofing
Rubbish Clearance
Doug Seal
Greengrass Waste Clearance
Here to Help
Paul Wright
Rubbish, Rubbish, Rubbish – Keith
Security Systems
County Security Installations
Master Alarms
Solicitors & Legal Services
Graham Colley
LPA Services
Pembroke Will Writers
V E White & Co
Stairlifts
Ability Plus
Slimming
Slimming World
Survey
Reader Survey
Taxis & Hire Cars
Bourne Travel
DK Travel
Paul’s 1-8 Seater Taxis
Rainham Cab Co
Tool Hire
Alpine Tool Hire
Travel
Not Just Travel
Tree Surgeons
Complete Tree Work
Grandview Gardens
JBS Tree Services
Lindsay & Company
Peter Fairweather
Tree Tops Tree Surgery
WM Tree Services
TV Repairs
Metro TV
Washing Machines
See Domestic Appliance Repairs
Window Cleaning
BC Window Cleaning
Windows, Doors & Conservatories
Broomhill Glazing
47
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41
4
28
22
43
30
33
64
17
31
6
9
49
3
14
6
17
2
4
25
23
41
38
32
35
32
5
60
12
6
41
64
53
Composite Doors Direct
Conservatory Medic
DWC
FL Double Glazing
RB Windows
Salmon Windows
SPPS PVC Centre
Staywhite Trade
Trade to Trade
Window Fix Direct
Wood Burning Stoves
The Stove & Fireplace
37
21
3
35
10
28
12
47
49
7
45
51
3
31
18
27
35
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