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The Central and Brook Theatres Winter 2019
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What’s on
MEDWAY
Festivals Theatres Arts Libraries Heritage Outdoors Sport
@Enjoy Medway
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FESTIVALS & EVENTS
Arts
There’s a mix of drama, dance, exhibitions, family workshops, commu-
nity projects and more for you to see and take partAdvance
in. booking is essential
Christmas light switch-ons
Celebrate the countdown to Christmas by
watching the Christmas lights get switched on
at the towns of Medway and meet Minions duo
Bob and Kevin, Kung Fu Panda, Shrek and cast
members from this year’s pantomime, Cinderella.
For more information: medway.gov.uk/christmas
Sat, 16 Nov – Rochester
Fri, 22 Nov – Gillingham
Sat, 23 Nov – Chatham
Fri, 29 Nov – Rainham
Sat, 30 Nov – Strood
Rochester Christmas
Market
Browse the stalls for unique gift ideas and
unusual stocking fillers. Wander the Bavarian
food village or visit the funfair. There will also be
live performers and even guaranteed snowfall.
medway.gov.uk/christmas
Sat, 30 Nov – Sun, 1 Dec; Fri, 6 – Sun, 8 Dec;
Fri, 13 – Sun, 15 Dec. See website for times.
Rochester Castle Gardens
Mistletoe Ball
- Balmoral Christmas
Come dressed in Victorian Highland attire –
kilts, tartan, sashes. Scottish pie dinner, piper,
live band plus more. medwayticketslive.co.uk /
01634 338338.
Fri, 6 Dec, from 7pm – on the eve of
Rochester’s Dickensian Christmas Festival
(7 and 8 Dec)
£22 up to 18 Nov, £26 up to 2 Dec
Corn Exchange, Rochester
3 Dickensian Christmas Festival Uncover a feast of Victorian delights, costumed characters and wonderful Dickensian parades. Then when dusk is upon us, join in our Christmassy open-air carol concerts on Boley Hill. While you’re taking in all things Dickensian, why not visit the Rochester Christmas Market for unique gift ideas and shop for festive goodies along Rochester’s historic high street? Sat, 7 and Sun, 8 Dec, 10am-5.30pm Rochester Chinese New Year Come and celebrate Chinese New Year along Chatham High Street. Celebrating the Year of the Rat. This event is in association with The Town Centre Forum. Sat, 25 Jan, 12noon Chatham Town Centre The English Festival Riverside Country Park transforms for the annual festival. It’s a fun-packed free day out for the whole family celebrating St George’s day and the most iconic and ironic English traditions. From building sandcastles, donkey rides to a helter skelter, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Sat, 18 April Riverside Country Park, Rainham Sweeps Festival A weekend not to be missed! Come down and witness the modern day Sweeps Festival. A colourful array of live folk music, dancing and entertainment with Morris sides and entertainers celebrating throughout the festival. You’ll be able to browse the musical instrument fair, record fair as well as sample artisan produce. Sat, 2 and 3 May Rochester
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Friday, 29 November to
Tuesday, 24 December
Come with us on a magical
Christmas adventure with Archie
the Mouse and his friends.
To book tickets or for further
information visit:
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Dance Company: The Brook’s resident
professional creative companies.
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THEATRES
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That’ll Be The Day - Faith – The George Bye Bye Baby - A
The Christmas Show Michael Legacy celebration of Frankie
The UK’s most popular rock A stunning celebration Valli & The Four Seasons
‘n’ roll variety show returns remembering one of the Enjoy the sounds of one of
and celebrates the festive greatest singer-songwriters of the most successful bands of
season with all your favourite all time. This energetic, vibrant all time. A musical journey
Christmas classics from the musical journey brings to life from their very beginning
50s, 60s and 70s, plus plenty 35 years of hits from George’s up until the disco era.
of hilarious comedy. glittering career. Presented Presented by Barry Collins
Wed, 13 Nov, 7.30pm by Entertainers. Entertainments.
The Central Theatre Fri, 15 Nov, 7.30pm Sat, 16 Nov, 7.30pm
Band A £26.50, The Central Theatre The Central Theatre
Band B £25 Band A £25, Band B £24 Band A £22.50, Band B £20
The Nutcracker
Russian National Ballet
returns to The Central Theatre
to enchant you with the
delightful production of The
Al Murray: Landlord of Hope and Glory
Nutcracker - a charming and
A time of crisis, the country divided as it has never been
kindly fairy tale is one of
before. Questions have been asked and non-answered.
Tchaikovsky’s jewels.
What we need is one man, to step forward, with all the answers.
Sun, 17 Nov, 2pm and 7pm,
Well, you’re in luck - he’s here.
The Central Theatre
Fri, 22 Nov, 7.30pm
Band A £23, Band B £21,
The Central Theatre £27.50
concessions available
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Bully Wee Band Disney High School Ed Byrne:
With Ian Cutler from Feast Musical Jr If I’m Honest
of Fiddles (fiddle, keyboard Join our talented stars, from Join Ed as he takes a long
and vocals), Colin Reece 4 to 17 years for their third hard look at himself and tries
(vocals and guitar), Jim consecutive year live on stage. to decide if he has any traits
Yardley (vocals, mandolin and Join the cast of East High in that are worth passing on to
whistles) and Fergus Feely an all singing and all dancing his children. A TV household
(vocals and mandocello) spectacular. Presented by name, in the past year Ed has
they’ll perform traditional and AMJ Theatrical Academy of appeared on Live At The Apollo,
original songs with a hint of Performing Arts. Mock The Week, The Pilgrimage,
witty banter thrown in. Sat, 25 Jan, 7pm and Sun, 26 Top Gear and QI. Presented by
Thu, 23 Jan, 8pm Jan, 2.30pm PM Live Ltd Proudly.
The Brook Theatre £14 The Brook Theatre Adults Thu, 6 Feb, 8pm
£16.50, Under 16 £14 The Central Theatre £25
Kent Youth Jazz
Orchestra
The Kent Youth Jazz Orchestra
will play a mix of jazz and
jazz-funk. These gifted young
people from across Kent and
Boyzlife
Medway, under the direction
Two members of the world’s biggest bands Boyzone and
of trombonist Graham Mann
Westlife come together for the very first time, with a full band
with special guest, the highly
production show. Featuring Brian McFadden and Keith Duffy.
talented sax player Derek Nash
This specially adapted theatre production will include many
from the front-line of The Jools
of their greatest hits. Presented by Industry Music Group in
Holland R&B Orchestra.
Association with Ellis Live Ltd.
Sat, 8 Feb, 7.30pm
Fri, 14 Feb, 7.30pm The Central Theatre Band A
Brook Theatre £15,
£29.50,Band B £27.50, meet and greet tickets available
concessions available
NO ADDED FEES
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Cabaret of Curiosities
Join us at Dizzy O’Dare’s final
Cabaret of Curiosities for a night
of love, laughter, mayhem and An evening with snooker greats starring:
an array of dazzling performers Steve Davis and Dennis Taylor
from Burlesque to circus. Join Steve Davis and Dennis Taylor as they recreate the 1985
Guests include Avdotia the world snooker final that gripped a nation. This is your chance
Russian Doll, Miss Burlesque UK to see the rematch as they recreate the final frame from that
First Runner Up 2018 among special night with snooker royalty. Snooker legend John Virgo
many more spectacular stars of is your host and referee for the evening and he will include his
the stage. comedy snooker impressions and a Q&A session with the lads.
Fri, 14 Feb, 8pm Presented by AIM Ltd.
The Brook Theatre Wed, 26 Feb, 8pm The Central Theatre
£18 Band A £30, Band B £27.50 meet and greet tickets available
Peter Pan City of Rochester Brace of Spades
Join GDS Productions as they Symphony Orchestra Following a sold-out run at
whisk you away to Neverland Join the CRSO on their 50th last year’s Edinburgh Fringe
with their magical half term anniversary season with a Festival Fringe, Tom Brace
pantomime, Peter Pan. Battle programme including Walton’s returns with a brand new
pirates alongside the Lost Viola Concerto, played by magic show for the whole
Boys and cheer as good former CRSO member and family. Featuring Tom’s
triumphs over evil. Fun for the now internationally renowned unique blend of comedy and
whole family. chamber musician Robin magic, the show promises to
Wed, 19, 7pm, Thu, 20 to Ashwell, and the CRSO have a little something for
Sat, 22 Feb, 2pm and 7pm premiere of George Lloyd’s everybody.
The Brook Theatre Symphony number 9. Sat, 7 Mar, 3pm
£12, concessions available Sat, 29 Feb, 7.30pm The Brook Theatre
The Central Theatre £17, £12
concessions available
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Jack Dee: MaKe U.Dance as part Rob Beckett
Off The Telly of the South East – Wallop
Join Jack Dee for an evening Regional Platform Rob Beckett is back on tour
of entertainment in his new U.Dance 2020 with a brand new stand-up
stand-up tour. “In these Celebrating the diversity and show. Its been a busy few
difficult and uncertain times breadth of youth dance across years for the Mouth of the
people need hope – a ray of the South East. Groups selected South and he’s coming fill
sunshine to brighten their day. to take part in this showcase are you in and make you laugh.
And that’s very much where I also in with the chance of being Presented by Off The Kerb
come in” says Jack. Presented shortlisted for One Dance UK’s Productions.
by Off The Kerb Productions. National Youth Festival. Sat, 14 Mar, 8pm
Sat, 7 Mar, 8pm Sun, 8 Mar, 5pm The Central Theatre
The Central Theatre The Brook Theatre £6.50, £23
£23 concessions available
Woodland Tales with Little Shop of Horrors
Grandad Come and see this wonderful
NO ADDED
Something is happening in musical extravaganza
the woods, voices can be showcasing the talented
heard, and a strange metallic Rochester Independent
smell fills the air. Velda the College students. Fantastic
FEES!
Vixen knows there’s one music, fabulous characters
person who can help them – and lots of gore. A family
Grandad. But can they save must-see. Not suitable for
Take comfort in the wood? Presented by plant lovers!
Pickled Image Ltd. Tue, 17 and Wed, 18 Mar,
booking your tickets Sun, 15 Mar, 11.30am 7pm The Central Theatre
without paying The Brook Theatre £7.50, concessions
those extra fees. Adults £7.75, Under 16s available
£6.25, any four tickets £25
NO ADDED FEES
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Bowie Collective
Take an incredible trip
through the finest work of
David Bowie. This group of
rock musicians, artists and
Foster & Allen: Timeless Memories Tour performers recreate Bowie’s
Foster & Allen’s tour is supported by a special edition new most iconic recordings in
release Timeless Memories which features 182 tracks from exquisite detail against a
10 of their most popular and favourite albums, many of spellbinding backdrop of
which have not been reissued in the UK for a number of years; lights and visual magic.
Maggie, After All These Years, Reminiscin, Remember You’re Sat, 21 Mar, 7.30pm
Mine, Souvenirs, Memories, Heart Strings, By Request and The Central Theatre
Songs We Love To Sing. Presented by CMR Promotions. Band A £25,
Fri, 20 Mar, 7.30pm The Brook Theatre £24 Band B £23.50
Bootleg Beatles
Celebrating 40 years since
their debut on the West End
stage in Beatlemania, the
world’s premier Beatles band
continues to draw critical Karen Hauer and Gorka Marquez - FIREDANCE
acclaim. With a little help Expect hot pulsing beats, seductive choreography and passion
from their own orchestral that will take your breath away. With live Latin musicians and
ensemble, and featuring a a dynamic dance ensemble. A seductive dance experience you
special set to mark the 50th strictly won’t want to miss.
anniversary of Abbey Road. Presented by Raymond Gubbay & Kilimanjaro Live Limited.
Tue, 24 Mar, 7.30pm Thu, 26 Mar, 7.30pm
The Central Theatre The Central Theatre Band A £42.50, Band B £37.50,
Band A £32.50, 20 per cent discount on more than 10 tickets
Band B £30
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FEES! Dads Army Radio Show
Perry and Croft’s classic BBC sitcom brought gloriously to life.
Lovingly enacted by two master performers. David Benson and
Take comfort in Jack Lane transport the audience right back to Walmington,
booking your tickets working from original radio scripts. Presented by Something
for the Weekend.
without paying Thu, 26 Mar, 7.30pm
those extra fees. The Brook Theatre £16
Circus of Horrors Feast of Fiddles Medway Young
The almighty cast that This is a group of friends Musicians Awards 2020
stormed into the finals of who put on a show of huge Local talented young
Britain’s Got Talent is now a dynamic range performed musicians perform at this
worldwide hit and will take with passion, joy and a concert to win the Haselden
you on a rock ‘n’ roller coaster liberal dose of fun. This Trophy and cash prizes.
ride of unbelievable, bizarre show features a wide The 2019 Young Musician
and beautiful acts. It is a circus range of ensemble pieces Awards winner, Sam Cox, is
like no other and a show you – instrumental and vocal: guest soloist and the evening
simply can’t afford to miss. a live music entertainment features a special guest group.
Fri, 27 Mar, 7.30pm like no other. Presented by Presented by Rotary Clubs of
The Central Theatre Slaughterhouse Productions. Medway.
Band A £26, Band B Sat, 28 Mar, 7.30pm Fri, 27 Mar, 7pm
£22, concessions available, The Brook Theatre The Brook Theatre
earlybird discount until 31 Dec £19 Adults £9, students £5
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La Bayadere
Bluebell School of Dance
present their adaptation of
the ballet La Bayadère to
music by Ludwig Minkus. It’s
a tale of love, betrayal, loss
Let The Music Play - A celebration to Barry White and forgiveness set against
William Hicks, along with his live band and three-piece female
the glorious background of
group, The Supreme Dreamgirls celebrate the music of this
historic India.
legend. Featuring all the hits including Can’t Get Enough Of Your
Fri, 3 Apr and Sat, 4 Apr,
Love Babe, Never Never Gonna Give You Up, and Love Theme.
7pm, Sun, 5 Apr, 3pm
Presented by AIM.
The Brook Theatre
Fri, 3 Apr, 7.30pm
£13, concessions available
The Central Theatre Band A £25, Band B £23.50
Annie
Annie is forced to live a life
of misery at Miss Hannigan’s
Remembering the Oscars with Aljaz orphanage until she’s chosen
and Janette to spend Christmas with
Fresh from their sell-out tour with their highly entertaining billionaire Oliver Warbucks.
and innovative Remembering The Movies, Aljaz and Janette Includes unforgettable songs
will be returning with their brand new show Remembering The – It’s A Hard Knock Life and
Oscars. Get ready to celebrate the Oscar winning songs in this Tomorrow. Presented by Three
exhilarating new dance spectacular with Strictly’s favourite Towns Theatre Company.
couple, Aljaz and Janette. Presented by Imagine This (Live) Ltd. Fri, 17, 2pm, Sat, 18, 2pm and
Wed, 8 Apr, 7.30pm 7.30pm, Sun, 19 Apr, 2pm
The Central Theatre Premium seats £42.50, Band A £37.50, The Brook Theatre £15,
Band B £28.50, meet and greet available concessions available
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FEES!
Jimmy Carr:
Terribly Funny
Jimmy’s brand new show is back for the third time and contains
jokes about all kinds of terrible things. Terrible things that might Take comfort in
have affected you or people you know and love. But they’re just
jokes - they are not the terrible things. Having political correctness
booking your tickets
at a comedy show is like having health and safety at a rodeo. without paying
Presented by Chambers Touring. those extra fees.
Tue, 21 Apr, 8pm, The Central Theatre £29.50
The Masters of the
House
Europe’s leading musical
theatre concert show
features former stars from
Les Misérables, Phantom of
The Jive Aces Big Beat Revue the Opera, The Producers and
Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalists, The Jive Aces, explode onto the other hit West End musicals.
stage in their trademark yellow suits and vintage style. Presented by Entertainers.
With classic tunes from artists such as Louis Prima, Bobby Darin, Sat, 25 Apr, 7.30pm
Keely Smith, Big Joe Turner, Ruth Brown with the flair of a The Central Theatre
rock ‘n’ roll extravaganza show, this show will have you out of Band A £26.50, Band B
your seat with its larger than life big-beat sound. £25
Thu, 23 Apr, 7.30pm
The Brook Theatre £19, concessions available
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FOR
Johnny Cash Roadshow: The Man in Black Tour
HIRE
The Central and The
Back on top form for 2020 with a brand new show. Award- Brook Theatres both offer
winning Clive John pays homage to Cash’s career as the Man performance and rehearsal
In Black, alongside his iconic wife June Carter played by Emily space and conference and
Heighway the Roadshow Horns, and on selected shows The meeting rooms for hire.
Carter Sisters. The only show to be endorsed by the Cash
Family. Presented by Aim. For more information phone:
Thu, 30 Apr, 7.30pm 01634 338300 or email:
The Central Theatre Band A £25, Band B £23 theatres@medway.gov.uk
Medway Stage
Festival
CAM presents young stage
stars of the future for the
30th annual Medway Stage
Festival. Dancers and vocalists
Richard Digance compete in classes ranging
Richard Digance embarks on his one-man show, negotiating from ballet to song and
motorway closures and diversions to play his favourite venues dance, with competitors from
around Britain. New songs, after all, there’s been plenty to 4 to 20 years of age.
write about in recent times, along with his popular nostalgic Sun, 26 Apr, Sat, 2, Sun 3
songs that promise the kind of audience participation he has and Sat, 9 and Sun, 10 May,
made his own. 9am The Brook Theatre
Thu, 30 Apr, 7.30pm £6, concessions available
The Brook Theatre £16.50
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£10
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FEES!
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You will get a discount on the adult price for shows marked
with this symbol. And, once you have booked three events
Take comfort in through the box office during the course of any 12-month
period, you will qualify for two free tickets for the pantomime
booking your tickets at The Central Theatre.
without paying For further details, phone: 01634 338338,
email: boxoffice@medway.gov.uk
those extra fees. or visit: medwayticketslive.co.uk Terms and conditions apply.
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CRSO 9 May The Central Theatre
Total Pop Party 10 May The Central Theatre
Menopause 2: Cruising Through the Menopause 12 May The Central Theatre
Rose Royce 14 May The Central Theatre
The Music of Prince 15 May The Central Theatre
Dublin Legends: Seven Drunken Nights 20 May The Central Theatre
Sounds of the 70s with Johnny Walker 21 May The Central Theatre
Walk Right Back…. is BACK 22 May The Central Theatre
Sensational 60s 6 June The Central Theatre
Lost in Music 18 June The Central Theatre
Islands in the Stream 20 June The Central Theatre
What’s Love Got to Do with it 3 July The Central Theatre
The Vintage Boys Rock ‘n’ Roll Show 4 July The Central Theatre
Luther Vandross Celebration 17 July The Central Theatre
Theatre information More details at: medwayticketslive.co.uk
The Brook Theatre: Old Town Hall, Chatham, Kent ME4 4SE
The Central Theatre: 170 High Street, Chatham, Kent ME4 4AS (ME4 4RG for sat navs)
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The Windrush Generation:
Continuing their legacy…
Learn about and celebrate the contributions
of The Windrush Generation. Enjoy a mini
exhibition inside The Historic Dockyard
Chatham’s Visitor Centre, with accompanying
free events for all ages. No entry fee to the
Dockyard required.
Visit: blackhistorylive.org.uk
Exhibition
Sat, 2 to Fri, 22 Nov
Opening times: 10am-4pm (last admission
3.30pm)
Drop-in games
Play traditional Caribbean games including
dominoes and ludo, learn through the
interactive Windrush Game and enjoy other
creative activities. Suitable for all ages.
Sat, 2, 9 and 16 Nov, 10am-12noon Distinguished Visitor Lecture:
The Windrush Scandal – with
MACA Saturday School Martin Forde QC
A taster of MACA’s monthly Saturday fun for The University of Kent invites you to a
families. lecture by this distinguished barrister, who is
Sat, 2 Nov, 12noon-2pm leading efforts to compensate victims of the
Windrush scandal.
Continuing Their Legacy – a talk Wed, 20 Nov, 6pm
by Patrick Vernon OBE Royal Dockyard Church
Social commentator, political activist and Free and open to all. Just come along.
creator of The Windrush Game. Jointly hosted with the Historic Dockyard Trust and Medway African
Sat, 9 Nov, 12noon-2pm Caribbean Association.
Missed it? The exhibition will transfer
Caribbean Storytelling to Chatham Library, Community Hub
Traditional stories and songs with plenty
Chatham from Mon, 25 Nov 2019 to Sat,
of actions, from the incredible H Patten of
18 Jan 2020. See page 24 for full details.
Music for Change. Suitable for families.
From Medway African and Caribbean Association, in partnership
Sat, 16 Nov, 10am-12noon with Medway Council Arts Development Team, Medway Libraries,
All these events take place inside the Dockyard Visitor Centre, with The University of Kent, The Chatham Historic Dockyard. Funded by
delicious lunches and treats available all day from the Mess Deck MHCLG and Medway Council.
Restaurant, and specialist books to browse in the Gift Shop.18
MaKe U.Dance as part of the U.Dance
South East Regional Platform 2020
This event celebrates the diversity and breadth of youth
dance across the South East region. Groups selected to take
part in this regional U.Dance showcase are also in with the
chance of being shortlisted for One Dance UK’s National
Youth Festival.
Sun, 8 Mar 2020, 5pm, The Brook Theatre
The Confluence Sessions £6.50, concessions £5.50
The Confluence Sessions are an
informal monthly afternoon event
to help families discover new
worlds of poetry and storytelling,
run by Wordsmithery. The venue is
wheelchair/buggy accessible.
confluencemedway.wordpress.com
Free - just drop in
Sat, 16 Nov, 2-4pm
©Jane Russell
Breaking Bread Rochester,
Bellerophon House, Doust Way,
Rochester, ME1 1FG Medway Dance Network
MDN aims to make dance more prominent in Medway by
bringing people together with a dance interest to share,
Sea Folk Sing explore and raise awareness of opportunities.
Last chance to catch these Please visit: facebook.com/MedwayDanceNetwork to find
unique musical performances in out more. Next meeting: Thu, 23 Jan, 2pm, Sun Pier House
public spaces, venues and online
across Medway and North Kent.
Listen to new songs that chart Dickens 150 - Print open call
our relationship with the sea, In 2020, Medway will commemorate the 150th anniversary
performed and written by local of the death of Charles Dickens. To mark this, Rochester
people and artists. Art Gallery will be hosting their first print open call as part
Sat, 16 Nov and Sat, 23 Nov of the Medway Print Festival 2020. Printmakers are invited
For full details, times and locations to create work inspired by a range of Dickens themes for a
visit: ideastest.org.uk/seafolksing special exhibition at the gallery running from April-June 2020.
Online submissions have just opened and taking part is
FREE. Subject to space we plan to exhibit at least one
work by each entrant and we have a special category for
printmakers under 21. Prints will be exhibited alongside
beautiful Victorian funerary
treasures and Dickens
items kindly loaned from
the Rochester Guildhall
Museum collection. FREE
to enter, find out more:
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Rochester Art Gallery
Flax, Fibres and Plant Dyes:
Kent Cloth textile works by
Francesca Baur
Francesca Baur is showing a series of seasonal
wall hangings exploring the landscape of four
locations as the culmination of the Kent Cloth
project. The project advocates a slower approach
to creating eco-friendly local textiles, employing
traditional skills. Francesca has been inspired
by a botanical journey from the flax fields of
Belgium and Normandy to the White Cliffs of
Dover and Kent’s Garden of England.
www.kentcloth.co.uk #kentcloth
Supported by Arts Council England.
Until Sat, 4 Jan 2020, Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm
(closed Sundays Oct-Mar)
Echoes - Experiments by Zara
Carpenter
Multidisciplinary artist Zara Carpenter will show
a new body of experimental photographic work.
She turns the camera on herself, disrupting
the chemistry, creating evocative abstractions.
The work is deeply personal yet universal. The
exhibition will be accompanied by a range of
activities including a photography workshop,
photobook club meet up and a free artist’s talk.
Visit our Facebook or Instagram to find out
more. #ZaraCarpenterEchoes
New work created with the support of Arts Council England, Developing
Your Creative Practice Grant.
Fri, 17 Jan – Sat, 28 Mar 2020. Mon-Sat,
10am-5pm, (closed Sundays Oct-Mar)
Rochester Art Gallery, Visitor Information Centre, 95 High St, Rochester ME1 1LX
Email: arts@medway.gov.uk or phone: 01634 338319. Rochester Art Gallery & Craft Case.20 Phone 01634 337799
Wigmore Library,
Fairview Avenue,
Wigmore,
ME8 0PX
Welcome to a varied, stimulating and accessible range of
talks at affordable prices. Individual lectures are priced at
£4.50 each, with the Christmas lecture priced at £5.50,
including seasonal refreshments.
The series is presented by Medway Libraries in collaboration with Medway Council’s Arts Development Team.
Book early to avoid disappointment.
Suzanne Corbie:
Witches & Witch Trials in Kent
Were there really witches in Kent in the Middle
Ages? If so, who were they, what did they do
and what happened to those that were caught?
Which were the hot spots of witchcraft in Kent:
Faversham, Maidstone or Gillingham? This talk
will reveal their stories as well as dispelling the
myths. Suzanne Corbie is a well-known speaker
and lecturer in folklore and the history of
witchcraft and ancient religions.
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Ian Porter: Hudson & Lestrade:
Young Dickens (and how he A Musical History of Music Hall
invented Christmas) Janet Ayers on vocals and violin and Matthew
Popular Wigmore speaker Ian Porter talks about Parsons on banjolele and percussion take on
Dickens’s early years before he found fame and the guises of Hudon and Lestrade to revive and
how his Christmas stories became an annual relive some of the forgotten gems of Music
Victorian event. So many of the things we now Hall, featuring songs made famous by Marie
associate with Christmas sprang from his pen, Lloyd, Harry Champion and others. A lively mix
not just A Christmas Carol but The Chimes and of sing-along songs, stories, anecdotes and facts.
other stories too. Scrooge, Marley, Tiny Tim and Wed, 19 Feb, 8pm
the Ghosts of Christmas Past and Present will
all be present.
Wed, 18 Dec, 8pm
Andy Thomas:
The Story of English Freedom
From the rebellions of Boudicca against
Bertie Pearce: Roman invaders, to the Peasants’ Revolt and
the modern Poll Tax riots; from the truly
Now You See It, Now You Don’t revolutionary ideas put forward in Cromwellian
An in-depth look at the mystery of perception times to influential movers and shakers such
and the art of visual deception. For centuries, as Thomas Paine, the Suffragettes and George
artists have used illusions and the stretching Orwell, ‘freedom’ has always been a key issue
and distorting of perspective to delight and in English history. Andy shines a captivating
astound, just as a magic tricks do. There’s a light on some of the most significant leaps and
primal enjoyment in being deceived by optical shows how they still resonate today.
illusions, seeing things which are not there, yet Wed, 18 Mar, 8pm
are there.
Wed, 15 Jan, 8pm22 Phone 01634 337799
Colin Harvey:
Wings Over Sheppey
The Isle of Sheppey can claim to be the
birthplace of flying in Great Britain. In 1908 the
Short brothers built the first aeroplane factory
ON TOUR at Shellbeach Leysdown, (later relocated to
Eastchurch). From here, JTC Moore-Brabazon
This year we continue with the successful made the first official UK flight in 1909.
Wigmore Lectures ON TOUR – offering Photo-animator Colin Harvey shows archive
this winning programme to three other film footage from the period and talks about
libraries across Medway. their astonishing achievement.
Wed, 5 Feb, 8pm
Please note the Wigmore ON TOUR tickets Twydall Library
cannot be included in the Season Ticket deal
– this is only applicable to the six lectures at
Wigmore Library.
John E Vigar:
Weddings, Baptisms and
Funerals
An entertaining talk that shows how pictures
and objects in local churches reveal historic
practices, many of which have been forgotten
or superseded, surrounding the so-called
‘Rites of Passage’. Illustrated with images of Alison Cable:
carvings, wall paintings, stained glass and The History of Rochester Bridge
objects from a thousand years of depictions The first bridge at Rochester was constructed
of these milestones in our human journey. soon after the Roman Invasion of AD43 and
Wed, 6 Nov, 8pm there has been at least one road crossing of
Hempstead Library the River Medway at this location ever since.
This illustrated lecture explains the history
of the bridges and explores the work of The
Rochester Bridge Trust.
Wed, 4 Mar, 2pm
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LIBRARIES
Events in our libraries Advance booking is essential
Regular events • Baby bounce and rhyme
Babies can enjoy knee bouncing
and nursery rhymes.
for children and families • Toddler shake and boogie
Medway libraries run regular events for children of all ages. Rhymes, songs and movement
To find out where and when these events are happening, for pre-schoolers.
visit: medway.gov.uk/libraries or phone your local library. • Pop in and play
Parents and children drop-in to
meet, chat and play.
• Storytime
Stories and rhymes for
pre-schoolers.
• Teatime storytime (3-8yrs)
After school storytime.
• Chatterbooks (8-12yrs)
Readers’ groups.
• Homework clubs
Drop-in homework help for all
ages.
Discover Medway’s past
at Medway Archives Centre
32 Bryant Rd, Rochester ME2 3EP
Phone: 01634 332714
Email: malsc@medway.gov.uk
medwayarchivesandlocalstudies
Regular events medway.gov.uk/archives
for adults Medway Mobile Library
There are lots of regular groups, For routes and times visit:
classes and activities for adults at medway.gov.uk/libraries
libraries throughout Medway. To find
out which events are in each library WANT TO KNOW MORE?
visit: medway.gov.uk/libraries or medway.gov.uk/libraries Phone: 01634 337799
phone your local library. medwaylibraries medwaylibraries24 Phone 01634 337799
Special events for children and families Advance booking is essential
Meet Minions Traditional Christmas Here comes Christmas
Christmas lights meet-and- crafts Story and craft. 4-10yrs.
greet event with Minions. Make a Dickensian Christmas Tue, 17 Dec, 3.45-4.15pm
3-8yrs. decoration. 3-8yrs. Twydall Library, Community
Fri, 22 Nov, 2-2.30pm Sat, 7 Dec, 2-3pm Hub Twydall
Gillingham Library, Community Rochester Library, Community
Hub Gillingham Hub Rochester Christmas craft
Drop in craft. 3-8yrs.
Decorate a Christmas Tue, 17 Dec, 2.15-4pm
card Hoo Library
Toddler craft. 1-4yrs.
Fri, 13 Dec, 10-10.30am Christmas wreath
Walderslade Village Library making
Story and craft. 4-10yrs.
Essence of Christmas Wed, 18 Dec, 4-5pm
- Christmas gift making Walderslade Hook Meadow
Windrush remembered Aromatherapy Christmas gifts. Library
An exhibition Make wonderful perfumed
Find out about the Windrush gifts for Christmas. £2 per Christmas tree cards
Generation. Read transcripts completed gift. 8yrs upwards. Story and craft. 3-8yrs.
of oral histories gathered Sat, 14 Dec, 10.30am-12noon Thu, 19 Dec, 11-11.45am
from local people. Feel the Cuxton Library Lordswood Library
mood and the emotions
through images and poetry. Essence of Christmas Christmas wreath
In partnership with MACA. - Christmas gift making making
All ages. Aromatherapy Christmas gifts. Craft. 4-10yrs.
Mon, 25 Nov to Sat, 18 Jan Make wonderful perfumed Thu, 19 Dec, 3.45-4.15pm
2020, during library opening gifts for Christmas. £2 per Luton Library
hours completed gift. 8yrs upwards.
Chatham Library, Community Sat, 14 Dec, 2-3.30pm Christmas craft
Hub Chatham Hempstead Library, Story and craft. 4-10yrs.
Neighbourhood Community Fri, 20 Dec, 2.15-3pm
Meet Shrek Hub Hempstead Rainham Library
Christmas lights meet-and-
greet event with Shrek. 3-8yrs.
Fri, 29 Nov, 2-2.30pm Birdlife – winter
Rainham Library arrivals and
departures
Meet Kung Fu Panda A touring exhibition about
Christmas lights meet-and- the wintering coastal birds
greet event with Kung Fu of north Kent.
Panda. 3-8yrs. 21 Oct to 28 Nov – Hoo Library, 2 Dec to 19 Dec – Strood
Sat, 30 Nov, 2-2.30pm Library, 23 Dec to 9 Jan – Rainham Library, during library
Strood Library, Community opening hours. 13 to 30 Jan – Twydall Library 3 to 20 Feb –
Hub Strood Gillingham Library, 24 Feb to 12 Mar – Rochester Library.Book in any Medway library 25
Recycle revival
Story and craft. 4-10yrs.
Tue, 18 Feb, 2.15-3pm
Twydall Library, Community
Hub Twydall
Junk to jewellery
Craft. 4-10yrs.
Tue, 18 Feb, 2.15-3.15pm
Hoo Library
Recycled hats
Drop-in craft. 3-8yrs.
Let’s get crafty at Christmas card Tue, 18 Feb, 2.30-4pm
Christmas making Wigmore Library
Story and craft. 4-10yrs. Drop-in make a Christmas
Fri, 20 Dec, 2.30-3.30pm card or decoration. 4-10yrs. Don’t throw it - bling it
Chatham Library, Community Sat, 21 Dec, 10.30am-3.30pm Craft. 4-10yrs.
Hub Chatham Gillingham Library, Gillingham Wed, 19 Feb, 2.15-3.15pm
Community Hub Rochester Library, Community
Christmas craft Hub Rochester
Drop-in and make a tree All that glitters
decoration and a Christmas Drop-in craft. 4-10yrs. Castle junk modelling
card and enjoy a mince pie. Sat, 21 Dec, 10.30am-4pm Story and craft. 4-10yrs.
4-10yrs. Strood Library, Community Wed, 19 Feb, 2.15-3.15pm
Sat, 21 Dec, 10am-2pm Hub Strood Walderslade Hook Meadow
Walderslade Hook Meadow Library
Library Calendar creation
Create a 2020 calendar – What a load of
Christmas craft A drop-in activity. 4-10yrs. rubbish
Craft. 4-10yrs. Sat, 28 Dec, 11am-3pm Craft. 4-10yrs.
Sat, 21 Dec, 10.30-11.30am Rochester Library, Community Wed, 19 Feb, 2.30-3.30pm
Cuxton Library Hub Rochester Hempstead Library,
Neighbourhood Community
Christmas card Crazy hats Hub Hempstead
making Craft. 4-10yrs.
Drop-in craft. 4-10yrs. Sat, 15 Feb, 11.30am- Fun feeding for birds
Sat, 21 Dec, 10.30am- 12.30pm Story and craft. 4-10yrs.
12noon Cuxton Library Thu, 20 Feb, 11-11.45am
Walderslade Village Library Lordswood Library
Waste not, want not
Christmas card Story and craft. 4-10yrs.
making Tue, 18 Feb, 2-3pm
Drop-in craft. 4-10yrs. Strood Library, Community
Sat, 21 Dec, 10.30am- Hub Strood
3.30pm
Luton Library26 Book in any Medway library
Special events for adults
Advance booking is essential
Simon Scarrow - Dogs Dogalogue goods and
author visit Fred Day’s festive designs.
Traitors of Rome is the Sat, 23 Nov, 10am-1pm
enthralling new Cato and Walderslade Village Library
Recycled robots Macro adventure in Simon
Story and craft. 4-10yrs. Scarrow’s best-selling Eagles A schoolgirl’s war
Thu, 20 Feb, 2.15-3pm of the Empire series. Join us The story of a Kent school
Walderslade Village Library for an unmissable evening during World War 2 with
exploring a world of action, speaker Mary Smith.
Recycled creatures history and intrigue with this Wed, 4 Dec, 2.30pm
Create your own creature Sunday Times No1 best- £4
from recycled materials. selling author. Medway Archives Centre,
4-10yrs. Tue, 12 Nov, 7.30-9pm Community Hall
Thu, 20 Feb, 2.30-3.15pm Rochester Library, Community
Gillingham Library, Gillingham Hub Rochester Nicola Upson -
Community Hub author visit
Medway authors fair Nicola Upson’s latest book,
Recycled musical Drop in to meet local Sorry For the Dead is her
instruments Medway authors who will be eigth title with the fictional
Craft. 4-10yrs. showcasing their work. version of Josephine Tey as
Thu, 20 Feb, 3.45-4.15pm Sat, 16 Nov, 11am-3pm the heroine and detective.
Luton Library Chatham Library, Community Josephine Tey, along with
Hub Chatham Agatha Christie, was one
Reuse and recycle of the masters of Britain’s
Story and craft. 4-10yrs. Christmas crafts, Golden Age of crime writing.
Fri, 21 Feb, 2.15-3pm coffee and cake Sat, 22 Feb, 2-3.30pm
Rainham Library Knitting sale; refurbished Rochester Library, Community
bikes from Abacus; Guide Hub Rochester
From trash to
treasure
Story and craft. 4-10yrs.
Fri, 21 Feb, 2.30-3.30pm
Chatham Library, Community
Hub Chatham
Birdlife talk - winter arrivals and departures
Junky funky jewels Join Bird Wise rangers Julie and Mel as they tell the story of
Create badges and wristbands migration, the challenges faced along the way and what we
from junk. 4-10yrs. can do to help protect them when they arrive in Kent. Hear
Sat, 22 Feb, 2-3pm what it’s like to be a ranger out on the marshes and learn some
Lordswood Library fascinating facts about these tiny but resilient birds.
Thu, 5 Dec, 2.30-3.45pm, Strood Library, Community Hub
Strood Sat, 21 Mar, 3-4.15pm, Chatham Library, Community
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HERITAGE
Events in our museums and heritage sites
enjoymedway.co.uk
Advance booking is essential
An evening of classic Charles Dickens’ Festive fun with the
ghost stories A Christmas Carol Fezziwigs
Come and listen to a selection A unique carousel adaptation Come and enjoy a reading
of classic ghost stories in the of Dickens’ best loved story. from A Christmas Carol and
unique setting and share a Please note: audience stand see Victorian dancing. Mince
spooky tale of your own, if for the performance (45mins) pies and soft drinks included.
you dare. Not suitable for Sun, 24, Sun, 30 Nov and Dressing up optional.
children under 12. Sun, 1 Dec, 1, 2.30, 4, 5.30 Sun, 15 Dec, 3 to 5pm
Wed, 30, Thu, 31 Oct and Fri, and 7pm £12 £10 for adults, £5 for
1 Nov, 7-9pm, doors open Not suitable for children children under 16 (under-fives
6.30pm under 12 01634 332700 free). For children aged 8+.
01634 332700, £10 Eastgate House 01634 332690.
(includes a hot drink) The Guildhall Museum
Eastgate House Storytelling with
Victorian Father Kids go free
Christmas Free entry for up to three
Come and hear a fireside tale children with one paying
about the mice of Eastgate adult.
House, read by Victorian Sat, 15 to Sun, 23 Feb
Father Christmas. (closed Mon and Tue)
Sat, 7, Sun, 8, Sat, 14, Sun, Adults £5.50, concessions
15, Sat, 21 and Sun, 22 Dec, £4. Children’s trail 80p per
11, 11.30am, 1, 1.30, 2, 2.30, child.
3 and 3.30pm Eastgate House
Adults £4, children £2
(includes admission to the Half-term discovery
house). No booking required, trail
A Victorian Christmas drop-in sessions all day. Sat, 15 to Sun, 23 Feb, 10am
at Eastgate House Eastgate House to 5pm
Explore this beautiful Grade I 80p per child, free entry to
listed building all dressed up Christmas heritage museum.
for Christmas, and discover trail The Guildhall Museum
how the Victorians invented Take part in a festive trail
many of our festive traditions. around the keep for a chance Half-term mosaic
Sat, 16 Nov to Sun, 12 Jan to win a small prize. crafts
(closed Mon and Tue) Thu, 19 Dec to Sun, 5 Jan Mon, 17, Tue, 18, Wed 19,
10am to 5pm (last admission (except 24, 25, 26 Dec and Thu 20, Fri, 21 Feb, 10.30am
4.15pm). Normal admission 1 Jan), 10am-4pm (last to 3.30pm
applies. admission 3.15pm) 80p per child, free entry to
Eastgate House 80p per child, plus admission the museum.
fee. Rochester Castle The Guildhall MuseumOUTDOORS
Events in our country parks Advance booking is essential
Wild food
(one for the carnivores)
Have you longed to be able to
prepare fresh game? Not sure
how to pluck or paunch? Join
our rangers around the fire in
the woods. You will be shown
it’s not scary or gooey, plus a
light lunch of the game we have
prepared, cooked over the fire.
Sat, 16 Nov, 10am-1pm
£20 per adult, £5 per child, all
Volunteer conservation task days game meat supplied.
Come and join our volunteers for the day. An ideal Suitable for 11 years to adult,
opportunity to learn about country park management and children must be supervised.
help out with some practical tasks on site. Refreshments will (WARNING event will contain
be provided, please bring your own lunch, and wear suitable raw meat in its natural form)
clothing a foot wear for working outside. 01634 338191
Capstone Farm Country Park Capstone Farm Country Park
Sun, 1 Dec, 10am-2pm
Sun, 12 Jan, 10am-2pm
Plus weekly every Thursday, 10am-2pm
For more information phone 01634 338191
Meet at the volunteer block near the Orchard Car Park
Riverside Country Park
Sun, 8 Dec, 10am-2pm
Sun, 5 Jan, 10am-2pm
Sun, 2 Feb, 10am-2pm
Plus weekly every Thursday, 10am-2pm Christmas wreath
For more information/register interest phone 01634 337432 making
Meet at the Visitor Centre Come down and make your
own wreath out of natural
materials to take home. Suitable
for adults and children 7+.
Tue, 10 Dec, 10am-12noon
and 1-3pm. £8 per person.
01634 337432
Riverside Country Park
Thu, 12 Dec, 10am-12noon
and 1-3pm. £8 per person.
01634 338191
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Kite making
Join the rangers in making
kites in the Visitor Centre
before flying them on the hill.
Wed, 19 Feb, 10am-12noon Bird walks
£5 per child. Suitable for Join one of our knowledgeable rangers on a gentle walk to
accompanied children aged identify the most common birds seen or heard along the
5-12 years estuary – adults only
01634 337432 Sun, 24 Nov, 10am-12noon
Riverside Country Park Sat, 7 Dec, 10am-12noon
Sun, 19 Jan, 10am-12noon
Creative clay critters Tue, 18 Feb, 10am-12noon
A long standing favourite at £4 per adult 01634 337432
the country parks. Join the Meet at the Visitor Centre, Riverside Country Park
rangers and get creative using
air drying clay to make one
of the many creatures found
around the park.
Thu, 20 Feb, 10am-12noon
and 1-3pm
£4 per child. Suitable for
accompanied children 5-12yrs
01634 337432
Riverside Country Park
New play equipment
at Capstone Farm
Country Park
The play area at Capstone
Farm Country Park has had a
makeover. Check it out this
winter. Beginners fishing for children
Learn the basics of fishing at Capstone with our park rangers.
Aimed at beginners and those wanting to improve.
All equipment supplied. Limited numbers, so book early.
Tue, 18 Feb, 10am-12noon and 1-3pm
Thu, 20 Feb, 10am-12noon and 1-3pm
£10 per child. Suitable for accompanied children aged 8-12years
01634 338191. Capstone Farm Country ParkSPORT
Events in our sports centres and beyond
@medwaysport
Advance booking is essential
Medway Sport Swim Academy
Join our new term of swimming lessons for all levels
available across Medway’s sports centres. Plus don’t miss
the February half-term holiday crash courses in swimming,
synchro and diving.
6 Jan – 29 Mar (half-term 17-23 Feb) 2020
£7.10 per lesson payable termly. 30 per cent discount for
Medway Sport Premier members.
medway.gov.uk/swimminglessons Training courses with
Medway Park, Strood, Splashes and Hoo Sports Centres Medway Sport
Medway Sport runs a
comprehensive programme of
training courses in lifeguarding
Medway and first aid. They are all
Sport
Swim
fully-accredited and delivered
by our experienced Royal
Lifesaving Society trainers.
Academy Paediatric First Aid
Trusted by you
Mon, 18 and Tue, 19 Nov
enjoyed by them Medway Park
Generation 9 NPLQ training
course
Ready to Run Winter 5k Track Race Become a fully-qualified
A 10-week programme of run Series lifeguard. Includes Anaphylaxis,
coaching on the Medway Park Timed 5k winter track race on Defibrillator, and First Aid a
track. the Medway Park track. Work level 3 qualifications.
20 January. Beginners Mon, Wed, 13 Nov, Wed, 11 Dec, Mon, 17 to Fri, 21 Feb
6.15-7pm, intermediate Wed, 15 Jan, Wed, 12 Feb, Medway Park
Wed, 6.15-7pm Wed, 11 Mar and Wed, 15
£5/session (free for Medway Apr, 7.30pm Phone: 01634 336644 or email:
Sport Premier Members) Enter online at £10 in denise.todd@medway.gov.uk
01634 336672 advance, £12 on the day (£2
medwaysport@medway.gov.uk discount for affiliated runners CHRISTMAS IN OUR
Medway Park and Medway Sport Premier SPORTS CENTRES
Members).
Follow @MedwaySport on
www.runbritain.com or email
social media for details of
medwaysport@medway.gov.uk
Christmas pool parties and
Medway Park
sessions across our centres.31
British Universities
Handball
Championships
Hundreds of students from
across the country come
for the national finals of the
student handball cups.
Fri, 6 to Sun, 8 Mar,
9am-6pm
Free spectator admission
Medway Park
Mini Youth Sports Camps
Quality structured multi-sport coaching for 7 to 12 year-olds
during school holidays. Runs daily Tuesday to Friday. You can book
for single days or up to four days for these sports camps. Discount
is available for junior members and children of premier members of
Medway’s sports centres.
Tue, 18 - Fri, 21 Feb 2020, 9.30am and 4pm daily
(breakfast club and twilight session options available)
Four-day camps advanced bookings £20 per day or £65 for four
consecutive days. On the day the charge £25 per day.
Book online: www.medway.gov.uk/sportscamps Student sport
01634 333943 or email medwaysport@medway.gov.uk sessions
Medway Park Grab a couple of mates (or
meet new ones) for our new
student sports sessions for
MORE THAN JUST A GYM 14-25 year-olds.
Synchronised
swimming in
partnership with
Medway Mermaids
Every Mon, 7.15-8.15pm
£4 per session FREE hat and
nose clip.
To book a place email
CONT
NO medwaysynchro@gmail.com
Premier membership - £39.95 per month JOIN NO
RACT
or phone 07941 871456
ING F
• Unlimited access to all our • Athletics track EE Medway Park
sports centres • Court hire
• More than 150 classes • Sauna and steam room at Strood Football in
• Five swimming pools • Plus much more partnership with
Riverside FC
Join today! medway.gov.uk/memberships Every Mon, 4.45-6pm
Sessions are free
No booking necessary
STROOD
SPORTS CEN T RE
STROOD
SPORTS C ENTR E
SPORTS CENTRE
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EVERY FRIDAY, ALL RIDES £1 AND ACTIVITIES HALF PRICE
FOR DATES AND TIMES, PLEASE VISIT:
medway.gov.uk/christmas
• All events listed inside are free of charge unless stated otherwise.
• All children must be accompanied by an adult.
• Whilst every effort is made to ensure that information is correct at time of going to press,
the programme is subject to alteration without prior notice.
This information can be made available in other formats
from 01634 333333 Minicom: 01634 333111
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