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Medway celebrates its inspirational sportswomen for International Women’s Day

Published: Monday, 6th March 2023

Medway is celebrating its Olympians, European and world championship competitors and international sports stars ahead of International Women’s Day on Wednesday, 8 March.

  • Hoo Sports centre - closed for maintenance

    Published: Tuesday, 14th February 2023

    The swimming pools and changing rooms at Hoo Sports Centre will remain closed until Monday, 20 February, whilst we carry out maintenance works following a burst water pipe.

  • Medway Sports Awards winners revealed

    Published: Monday, 19th December 2022

    The winners of the prestigious Medway Sports Awards have been announced.

  • Sporting legends will attend this year’s Medway Sports Awards

    Published: Tuesday, 22nd November 2022

    An array of sporting stars will help celebrate Medway’s sporting success at next month’s Medway Sports Awards.

  • Latest on plans for a new family-friendly sports centre in Rainham

    Published: Tuesday, 25th October 2022

    Medway’s Full Council will be asked to consider increasing the capital budget to continue funding the development of a new sports centre in Rainham.

  • Gillingham football sessions recognised for inspiring work

    Published: Tuesday, 18th October 2022

    Genesis Football, which welcomes homeless and vulnerable residents to Gillingham for free friendly games, has been awarded Best Project at the Kent FA Workforce Awards.

  • New club at Strood Sports Centre aims to tackle loneliness

    Published: Monday, 26th September 2022

    A new sports club which aims to tackle loneliness in older residents is set to open at one of Medway’s sports centres next month.

  • Adam Peaty coaching young swimmers at Strood Sports Centre as part of his prestigious race clinics

    Olympic and Commonwealth champion teaches swimmers in Medway

    Published: Thursday, 1st September 2022

    Swimming champion Adam Peaty OBE has returned to Medway to teach young swimmers.

  • Celebrating Medway’s sporting success

    Published: Thursday, 19th May 2022

    Medway’s major celebration of local sporting success, The Medway Sports Awards, are back.

  • A computer generated image of how the entrance to the new sports centre may look.

    Plans unveiled for Medway's new sports centre

    Published: Saturday, 23rd April 2022

    Designs for a state-of-the-art modern, family-friendly sports centre in Medway have been unveiled for the former Splashes site in Rainham.

  • Medway sports centre gets a makeover

    Published: Wednesday, 13th April 2022

    The gym at Medway Park has had a state-of-the-art makeover.

  • Architect appointed for new modern family-friendly sports centre

    Published: Tuesday, 9th November 2021

    We have appointed an architect to work on exciting plans to create a new family-friendly sports centre in Rainham.

  • Olympic champion inspires Medway swimmers

    Published: Tuesday, 31st August 2021

    Olympic swimming champion Adam Peaty MBE returned to Medway last week to teach young swimmers the secrets to his success. 

  • Plans for up to £5million sports centre refurbishment and £135,000 investment in play areas given the green light

    Published: Friday, 17th July 2020

    Medway Council has approved plans for up to £5million investment in Splashes Sports Centre in Rainham.

  • Cabinet to discuss £5million investment in Splashes Sports Centre and £135,000 play park investment

    Published: Monday, 6th July 2020

    On Tuesday, 7 July, Medway Council’s Cabinet will meet to consider recommendations for up to £5million investment in Splashes Sports Centre in Rainham.

  • Drowning Prevention Week: 12-19 June 2020

    Published: Friday, 12th June 2020

    We're supporting Drowning Prevention Week.

  • Essential maintenance at Medway Park

    Published: Friday, 28th February 2020

    Due to essential maintenance and improvements to our pool plant and circulation systems, the swimming pools at Medway Park will be closed from Monday, 30 March to Sunday, 19 April.

  • Medway Park becomes Medway’s first Dementia Friendly sports centre

    Published: Thursday, 13th February 2020

    Medway Council is encouraging residents to take part in new sports sessions tailored for people living with dementia.

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