A ACTIVITIES
JUST ADD A PICNIC
A resource detailing all the fantastic free days out which are right on the doorsteps, but get overlooked or are best kept secrets. Pack up your picnic and find your next great day out! Find out more in the events section of the Facebook page @JustAddAPicnic. Weekend posts detail what’s going on.
A CLUBS & GROUPS
FRIENDS OF BROOMHILL
A community organisation dedicated to the improvement and enrichment of Broomhill Park, Strood. Regular task days held through the year where volunteers meet and get involved in clearing and cutting back along pathways, planting new bulbs, shrubs and wildflowers.
KENT GODDESSES
A meetup group for Medway and Maidstone, providing local events for women to meet new friends and improve mental health. We accept all ages of women and work hard to create a safe environment for women to make friends and find support. Call Keshia King on 07817900305, email , or find her on Facebook.
PARKWOOD CAMERA CLUB
A group of friendly photography enthusiasts who are keen to share ideas and help each other improve their skill level, based at the Parkwood Community Centre in Rainham and meeting once a week. Find more details at or search Facebook for Parkwood Camera Club.
5th MEDWAY BEAVER SCOUTS
For children between 6-8 years. Face-to-face meetings have been on old due to Coronavirus, but 5th Medway has been busy with activities via Zoom! To find out more call Joanne on 01634 316241 or 07515 062489.
A CHARITABLE GIVING
THE HYGIENE BANK
Founded on the belief that everyone should have a dignified life. It’s not right that feeling clean should be a luxury or a privilege for anyone in our society, yet many of us are living in poverty and can’t afford to be clean. Their network of banks exist to give people access to the basics they need. A charity and social movement, grounded in community, whose passions stems from a sense of injustice that anyone should be locked out of living a decent, dignified life, working to inspire social change.
MEDWAY FOODBANK
Medway foodbank will provide a minimum of three days non-perishable emergency food to local people in crisis. All food given out is donated by the local community. We work in partnership with frontline care professionals to identify people in need. Please help by donating food or funds. Find out how at
A EDUCATION
CORAM BEANSTALK
National reading charity that transforms children’s life chances by recruiting, training and supporting volunteers to work directly with children aged 3-11 who need support in their reading skills. To become a reading helper in Medway, call 020 7729 4087. www.corambeanstalk.org.uk.
A HEALTH & FITNESS
WALKING WORKOUT WITH A DIFFERENCE
A non-profit community group helping to deal with isolation, loneliness and obesity.
Call 07581 046829 or visit walking workoutwithadifference.com
A MEDITATION
MEDWAY MINDFULNESS
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). 7.30-9.30pm at St Stephen’s Church Centre, Maidstone Road, Chatham, ME4 6JE. To apply, please email us at:
A MENTAL HEALTH
SELF-ESTEEM TEAM
Your one-stop shop for PSHE – with classes in Mental Health, Exam Stress & Anxiety, Self-Esteem, Body Image & Social Media. Call 07494 656 225
A PERFORMING ARTS
WOLF’S HEAD & VIXEN MORRIS
Border Morris side. Winners of The Green Man Shield, Rochester Sweeps Festival, 2012, 2013 and 2014! New members are always welcome to join 16+. We practice Wednesdays at The Good Intent. Email
THE BIG SING
Community choir, open to everyone. You don’t need to have a fantastic singing voice – just bring your enthusiasm. There are no auditions. The weekly rehearsals are very relaxed but most of all fun! Meeting every Monday at St Peter’s Church Parish Centre, Delce Road, Rochester, Kent ME1 2EH, 7-9pm – only £7 per week, pay as you go. Also at Swanley Christ Church URC and Dartford St Edmunds Living Well Centre.
MUCH LAUGHTER
A CIC charity, raising awareness of FASD (fetal alcohol spectrum disorders). Events include comedy shows at Fort Luton; an adult autistic group; and work in progress shows. Our signer opens comedy up to the deaf community. Call 01634 252707
A SUPPORT GROUPS
ABIGAIL'S FOOTSTEPS
We are a baby loss charity providing support and counselling for bereaved parents and families as well as specialist bereavement training for midwives and health-care professionals. Our charity is funded entirely by kind donations and our fundraising activities.
KINFEST
Kinfest aims to alleviate the isolation felt by kinship children and their carers and ‘sharers’, by providing opportunities to share recreational time together. This is done through an annual holiday, day trips and social events, as well as an online support forum.
MEDWAY ASTHMA SELF-HELP
MASH has been helping the people of Medway in Kent (UK) since 1996 with information and support for people with asthma. Our doors are open to everyone and all our services are free. medwayasthmaselfhelp.co.uk
MEDWAY PARENTS & CARERS FORUM
Medway Parents and Carers Forum are a pan disability group (all disabilities) that enable parents, families and carers of children and young people from 0-25 with disabilities or additional needs to have a voice within Medway, helping to shape the services they use. Please email to book a place on medwaypcf@googlemail.com. Call 07813 123984 during office hours.
MEDWAY NEUROLOGICAL NETWORK
The voice of all those affected by neurological conditions in Medway – a single point of access.
MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE ASSOCIATION - MID KENT
Volunteers undertake fundraising and awareness raising activities throughout each year, to support people diagnosed with MND in the local area. midkentmnd.org.uk
PARKINSON’S UK IN MEDWAY
Because we are here, no one has to face Parkinson’s alone. Parkinson’s UK brings people with Parkinson’s, their families and carers together via local groups, our website and free confidential helpline.
parkinsonsukmedway.org.uk