September 2009

Bishop Gundulph: Exhibition
9 July to 8 September (Medway Archives and Local Studies Centre, Strood)
This exhibition features Gundulph, the builder bishop.

For more information:
Phone 01634 332714 or email malsc@medway.gov.uk.

Discover historic Rochester through the late Middle Ages. This living history event offers archery, skirmishes, birds of prey and parades.

For more information:
Phone 01634 843666 or email visitor.centre@medway.gov.uk.
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Join the cast of Medieval Merriment as the regular cathedral evensong takes a new slant bringing the revelries to a close with Tudor music and worship.

For more information:
Phone 01634 843366 or visit www.rochestercathedral.org
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Muslim community of Medway: Exhibition
10 September to 31 October (Medway Archives and Local Studies Centre, Strood)
Find out more about Medway's Muslim community.

For more information:
Phone 01634 332714 or email malsc@medway.gov.uk.
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Once a year, every model builder’s dream descends on the Royal Engineers Museum and 2009 will be no exception. The Medway Model Club will be joining with the Royal Engineers Museum to but on a truly grand show and a weekend of fun that cannot be missed.

For more information:
Phone 01634 822839 or visit www.remuseum.org.uk.
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Heritage Open Days celebrate England's magnificent architecture and culture by offering free access to properties that are usually closed to the public or normally charge for admission.

For more information:
Phone 01634 843666 or visit www.heritageopendays.org.uk.
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This exciting blend of music, workshops, martial arts demonstrations and stalls selling authentic Japanese goods is now in its eighth year. The festival celebrates the adventures of Gillingham-born Will Adams, who created the first trading links between Britain and Japan.

For more information:
Phone 01643 843666 or email visitor.centre@medway.gov.uk.
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Upnor Castle will come alive with Tudors. Come and see for yourself the life and times of a Tudor castle. You may even meet Queen Elizabeth I herself, so keep your head about you.

For more information:
Phone 01634 843666 or email visitor.centre@medway.gov.uk.
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Step back in time to the 1940s, as the dockyard is brought alive by the vehicles, uniforms, music and activities of Britain at war. Enjoy a fantastic day of nostalgia, memories and wartime experiences at one of the best events of its kind. Join the 25th anniversary street party while being entertained by some of the best of today’s 1940s performers. Event prices apply.

For more information:
Phone 01634 823807 or email www.chdt.org.uk.
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