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The Summer Reading Challenge starts now

Published: Tuesday, 1st July 2025

Registrations for the Summer Reading Challenge are officially open, with children bring encouraged to read six books over the summer.

  • Book inspired by six extraordinary Gillingham women accepted to National Poetry Library

    Published: Wednesday, 2nd April 2025

    A book celebrating the lives and work of six women with a connection to Gillingham has been accepted into the National Poetry Library.

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    Medway’s World Book Day 2025 celebrations

    Published: Thursday, 27th February 2025

    World Book Day is just around the corner, and there are stacks of free events happening across Medway to celebrate.

  • Sporting stars launch this year’s Summer Reading Challenge

    Published: Wednesday, 5th July 2023

    A Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup champion, Gold medal winning Paralympian and the Chairman of Gillingham Football Club have kicked off this year’s Summer Reading Challenge in Medway.

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