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Image of children holding handmade decorative stars at Medway Light Nights parade.

City centre set to showcase spectacular parade to launch Medway Light Nights

Published: Tuesday, 17th January 2023

A parade launching Medway Light Nights in Chatham will close with a dramatic display of music and the unveiling of a 12-storey-high light installation.

  • Medway's communities will come together for Holocaust Memorial Day

    Published: Monday, 16th January 2023

    Medway’s communities will come together in memory of the millions of people who lost their lives during the Holocaust on Thursday, 26 January. 

  • Illuminating Medway's city centre

    Published: Tuesday, 6th December 2022

    A spectacular two-day light extravaganza, with a 12-storey-high interactive installation, is set to illuminate Medway’s naval town of Chatham.

  • Medway Council's Christmas show poster. A drawing of a cat in green trousers, a red jacket and a stripey scarf holding a lantern out in the snow with a lighthouse behind him.

    Help the Lighthouse Cat save the day this Christmas

    Published: Monday, 28th November 2022

    This year’s Brook Christmas Show will take Medway’s youngest residents on an adventure through fantastical lands to save the big day.

  • Gian Chahal presenting the McDonald’s Courage and Inspiration Award to Aishah Malik with a Medway Youth Award logo on a screen behind, Aishah Malik is holding a gold trophy

    Celebrating Medway’s inspirational children and young people

    Published: Friday, 11th November 2022

    Medway’s fantastic children and young people were celebrated at a glittering awards ceremony earlier this week (Wednesday, 9 November).

  • Remembrance events in Medway

    Published: Friday, 4th November 2022

    Medway’s residents and communities will come together to remember fallen servicemen and women on Friday, 11 and Sunday, 13 November.

  • International sports competition takes Medway

    Published: Thursday, 3rd November 2022

    This weekend Medway Park will host an international trampoline competition, welcoming more than 400 competitors from across the globe.

  • Spectacular fireworks display returns to award-winning park

    Published: Monday, 24th October 2022

    The sky above an award-winning heritage park will be lit up with fantastic colours next month.

  • An aerial shot of Rochester and the castle gardens lit up for the Rochester Christmas market

    Enjoy the most wonderful time of year in Medway

    Published: Wednesday, 19th October 2022

    The Christmas countdown is on and fantastic shows, fairy lights and family activities are just some of the things to look forward to in Medway this festive season.

  • International Dance Championships at Medway

    Published: Tuesday, 18th October 2022

    The 69th International Dance Championships were held at Medway Park in Gillingham on Tuesday and Wednesday, 11 and 12 October.

  • The Medway Food and Drink Festival logo

    New dates for the Medway Food and Drink Festival announced

    Published: Tuesday, 27th September 2022

    The highly anticipated foodie festival in Medway will take ticket holders by storm in the spring of 2023.

  • The Medway Food and Drink Festival Logo with a black background

    An update on the Medway Food and Drink Festival

    Published: Monday, 12th September 2022

    Following the sad news of the death of Her Majesty The Queen, the Medway Food and Drink Festival has been postponed.

  • Celebrate the great outdoors at an award-winning country park

    Published: Tuesday, 6th September 2022

    Go wild this autumn at a free event being held in one of Medway’s award-winning country parks.

  • Medway’s foodie festival to host spectacular evening events

    Published: Monday, 5th September 2022

    Update on 14 September: The Medway Food and Drink Festival has been postponed.

  • Groups of people sitting at wooden picnic tables at a festival – stalls are in the background

    The countdown is on for Medway’s first Food and Drink Festival

    Published: Wednesday, 31st August 2022

    Update on 14 September: The Medway Food and Drink Festival has been postponed.

  • Temple Manor opens for an extra day for exciting trail

    Published: Tuesday, 9th August 2022

    Are you completing the Medway Heritage Summer Trails? If so, Temple Manor will be open an extra day on Thursday, 11 August from 10am until 6pm for you to collect your badge and stamp.

  • Medway’s tastiest festival arrives

    Published: Wednesday, 3rd August 2022

    Update on 14 September: The Medway Food and Drink Festival has been postponed.

  • Medway’s first Baby and Bump Fair arrives next month

    Published: Tuesday, 26th July 2022

    Expectant mothers are invited to a free baby and bump event, with a TV presenter appearing as the keynote speaker.

  • Medway Blossoms garden competition winners announced

    Published: Friday, 22nd July 2022

    A green-fingered Rainham resident will be able to keep her garden looking great after winning a £75 Dobbies voucher, a trophy and annual winner’s shield.

  • Improvements at The Paddock: Public events this July

    Published: Friday, 8th July 2022

    We are set to reveal the latest design for The Paddock regeneration project in Chatham at a series of public events.

  • Further chance to meet Future Hoo team during community parklands consultation

    Published: Friday, 8th July 2022

    Residents will have a further chance to meet the Future Hoo team during the current round of consultation at a public meeting at Chattenden Community Centre on Wednesday, 13 July.

  • Medway’s finest musicians among those to take the stage for new IntraFest festival

    Published: Wednesday, 6th July 2022

    Medway will host a huge weekend of live music when Chatham’s IntraFest taking place on Friday 15 July to Sunday 17 July.

  • Families invited to a day of safety and fun

    Published: Monday, 4th July 2022

    Families and residents of all ages across Medway are invited to get their free ticket to a fun and informative day at The Historic Dockyard Chatham later this month.

  • Start the countdown - Medway Gaming and Creative Festival announces full programme

    Published: Friday, 24th June 2022

    Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust, in partnership with Fragers and ourselves, will be playing host to the Medway Gaming and Creative Festival on Saturday, 16 and Sunday, 17 July at The Historic Dockyard

  • Medway’s carousel of events

    Published: Friday, 24th June 2022

    Medway Presents a series of festivals, events and celebrations over the coming months for residents and visitors of all ages to enjoy.

  • A young man in uniform on a sunny day for Armed Forces Day, people are walking to his right, he is looking directly at the camera standing still

    Residents invited to Medway’s Armed Forces Day celebration

    Published: Friday, 17th June 2022

    Hundreds of residents are expected to come together for a free, patriotic celebration for Armed Forces Day later this month.

  • A picture of the Strand outside swimming pool during a sunny day

    Medway’s summer of sport

    Published: Tuesday, 14th June 2022

    Young people across Medway are invited to take part in a wide range of family-friendly sporting activities this summer.

  • Mountbatten House impression.

    Spectacular city centre tribute to Her Majesty The Queen

    Published: Wednesday, 1st June 2022

    An office block in an emerging city centre in the south-east will be lit up in a fitting tribute to Her Majesty The Queen.

  • Medway’s streets will turn red, white and blue for the Platinum Jubilee

    Published: Tuesday, 31st May 2022

    Neighbours across Medway will come together to host Platinum Jubilee street parties over the bank holiday weekend.

  • Historic boats set to sail in Platinum Jubilee River Pageant

    Published: Tuesday, 24th May 2022

    Thousands are expected to watch a momentous occasion on the River Medway to mark Her Majesty The Queen’s unparalleled 70 years on the throne.

  • Medway set to hold a right Royal celebration

    Published: Thursday, 19th May 2022

    Celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee at a series of royal events being held in Medway.

  • A Morris side dancing in historic Rochester

    Celebrate 40 years of the Sweeps Festival

    Published: Tuesday, 26th April 2022

    An international celebration of folk music and dance will transform historic Rochester into a spectacular kaleidoscope of colour and sound this weekend. 

  • Get your tickets for the Medway Gaming and Creative Festival

    Published: Monday, 14th March 2022

    In partnership with the Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust, we're pleased to announce that the 2022 Medway Gaming and Creative Festival will take place at the dockyard in July.

  • Medway’s International Women’s Day celebrations

    Published: Monday, 28th February 2022

    Inspirational women will lead Medway’s International Women’s Day celebrations on Tuesday, 8 March.

  • Medway announces its spectacular Platinum Jubilee celebrations

    Published: Friday, 25th February 2022

    We have revealed a fantastic line-up of events which are due to be held this summer to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

  • Medway Light Nights receives glowing feedback

    Published: Wednesday, 16th February 2022

    Medway Light Nights, a spectacular festival of light, transformed Rochester’s historic buildings and spaces into works of art on Friday and Saturday, 11 and 12 February 2022.

  • Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall received a royal welcome on a visit to Medway

    Published: Wednesday, 2nd February 2022

    We were delighted to welcome Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall to Medway today (Wednesday, 2 February).

  • Don’t miss Medway’s free spectacular festival of light

    Published: Tuesday, 1st February 2022

    Hundreds of schoolchildren will help illuminate Medway’s creative spirit next month.

  • Celebrate Medway’s heritage this Christmas

    Published: Thursday, 25th November 2021

    We are inviting residents to celebrate the festive season at Medway’s Libraries and heritage attractions this Christmas.

  • Celebrating Christmas in Medway

    Published: Monday, 15th November 2021

    Thousands of residents, and visitors, are expected to get into the festive spirit at Medway’s fantastic Christmas events this winter.

  • England and France to go head-to-head next month: Wheelchair Rugby League

    Published: Thursday, 28th October 2021

    We are encouraging residents to take up the opportunity to watch the reigning European and World Cup champions go head-to-head in Medway in November.

  • Looking to the future - Medway Light Nights will illuminate Medway’s fantastic creative spirit in 2022

    Published: Wednesday, 13th October 2021

    Medway’s creative spirit will be illuminated next year when historic Rochester is lit up in impressive colour.  

  • New exhibition showcases 30 years' work

    Published: Friday, 1st October 2021

    An exhibition which has been 30 years in the making will go on display at Rochester Art Gallery next week.

  • Celebrate Libraries Week at Medway

    Published: Friday, 1st October 2021

    We are inviting residents to take part in an exciting new escape room to mark Libraries Week 2021.

  • Thousands expected to celebrate Christmas in Medway once again this year

    Published: Tuesday, 24th August 2021

    We're delighted to announce that our popular Christmas Market and annual Dickensian Christmas Festival is due to return to Rochester this year.

  • Residents will celebrate Medway’s diverse communities at Medway Pride

    Published: Tuesday, 10th August 2021

    Medway residents will come together to celebrate diversity and equality at Medway’s first LGBTQIA+ Pride event on Saturday, 21 August.

  • Medway Council announces fantastic summer events programme

    Published: Thursday, 8th July 2021

    We are delighted to announce an exciting summer of events. 

  • #WhoKnew - It's time to rediscover Medway

    Published: Saturday, 29th May 2021

    With travel outside the UK remaining ever uncertain this half term and summer, residents are being reminded that there’s so much to discover and enjoy on our own doorsteps.

  • Medway will commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day virtually

    Published: Friday, 22nd January 2021

    Medway’s communities will come together virtually this year to commemorate the millions of people who lost their lives during the Holocaust. 

  • New digital arts festival, Electric Medway, set to launch this autumn

    Published: Friday, 7th August 2020

    SparkedEcho will present Electric Medway, a brand-new digital arts festival which will take place from Friday, 28 August to Sunday, 6 September 2020.

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