Heritage skills development sessions
These sessions are for anyone who works or volunteers in heritage, or has an idea for a heritage project. These sessions will also connect you with others in our heritage community.
If you have an idea for a workshop, email heritageplace@medway.gov.uk.
If you would like to invite the Medway Heritage Place team to your event or meeting, email heritageplace@medway.gov.uk.
Heritage project planning made easy
This workshop will provide the tools needed to plan and run your first grant-funded heritage project.
Learn how to plan your budget, build partnerships, assess risks, and plan your time and resources.
- Date: Thursday 20 November 2025
- Time: 6pm
- Location: Sun Pier House, Chatham, ME4 4HF
- Cost: free.
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Recruiting and managing heritage volunteers
This interactive workshop is provided by Tempo.
Find practical ways to recruit and keep volunteers. The session will also cover how to create beneficial opportunities and open pathways for local people to connect with heritage.
- Date: Saturday 17 January 2026
- Time: 9.30am to 1.30pm
- Location: Sun Pier House, Chatham, ME4 4HF
- Cost: free.
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Heritage project evaluation made easy
This workshop will cover evaluation methods and how to gather meaningful feedback.
- Date: Saturday 7 February 2026
- Time: 9.30am to 12.30pm
- Location: Sun Pier House, Chatham, ME4 4HF
- Cost: free.
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How to use and contribute to Medway Archives
This workshop will explain how to use Medway Archives. You’ll also learn how to make contributions so they’re preserved for future generations.
- Date: Wednesday 18 March 2026
- Time: 6pm to 7.30pm
- Location: Medway Archives Centre, Strood, ME2 3EP
- Cost: free.
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Marketing your heritage offering
This workshop will help you identify your target audience, promote your offering effectively, and
- Date: Thursday 14 May 2026
- Time: 6pm
- Location: Sun Pier House, Chatham, ME4 4HF
- Cost: free.
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Heritage grant funding: from idea to success
This practical workshop is provided by Medway Voluntary Action and The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
The session will cover what funders look for in an application, grant writing, and tips for success.
- Date: Saturday 6 June 2026
- Time: 9.30am to 1pm
- Location: Sun Pier House, Chatham, ME4 4HF
- Cost: free.
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How to constitute your heritage group
This workshop will guide you through the process of constituting and governing your heritage group.
- Date: Saturday 11 July 2026
- Time: 9.30am to 1pm
- Location: Sun Pier House, Chatham, ME4 4HF
- Cost: free.
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Digital tools for heritage engagement and interpretation
This workshop is delivered by Electric Medway.
Discover how new technologies and apps can create high-impact experiences.
- Date: Saturday 26 September 2026
- Time: 9.30am to 12.30pm
- Location: Sun Pier House, Chatham, ME4 4HF
- Cost: free.
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