Benjamin Ross

23/06/2026

23/06/2026

🎙️ We’re live!

The first three episodes of The Space Between Us are now available. Featuring Kieran Poole, Alexander Jordan and Vince Maple

You can watch or listen to the full-length episodes on Spotify and YouTube, and catch short-form clips and highlights on Instagram and TikTok.

🔗 https://linktr.ee/thespacebetweenus.podcast

A huge thank you to my first guests for being part of the launch and helping bring these conversations to life. This is just the beginning, and I’m excited to share what’s coming next.

20/06/2026

🎙️ The Space Between Us, the podcast that brings you voices from Medway, sharing stories, memories, and the experiences that connect our communities.

I’m delighted to say that The Space Between Us officially launches on Monday 22nd June!

You can watch and listen to the pilot episodes featuring Kieran Poole (Rubbish Idea ), Vince Maple , and Alexander Jordan, from Monday 22nd June on Spotify, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. Experience the Podcast in person at the Medway School of Arts End of Year show, Fusion!

A huge thank you to everyone who has supported the project so far. This is just the beginning, and I’m excited to continue sharing the stories that make Medway unique.

Bookings will be opening soon for more local voices to join me on The Space Between Us and share their own stories, and memories, in partnership with Thrift & Thrive Medway, where The Space Between Us is soon to be based!

19/06/2026

Tap N Tin - May 2026

15/06/2026

14/06/2026

2026 ARTIST FEATURE

MAP 22
CERAMICS, DRAWING / PAINTING, PHOTOGRAPHY,
FINE ART AND ANALOGUE PROCESSES

HL Darkroom Collective
Hulkes Lane Darkroom & Studio, 1st Floor,
The Lion Brewery, Hulkes Lane, Rochester,
Kent, ME1 1EE

Sat 4/ Sun 5/ Sat 11/ Sun 12, 11:00 - 16:00

HL Darkroom collective is a group of artists working chiefly in analogue and digital photography, alongside mixed media and pottery. Visit our venue to see examples of black and white and colour art photography, pots and paintings, and to view the darkroom facilities.

07968 561736
[email protected] hldarkroom.com/
hldarkroomcollective

Hulkes Lane Darkroom & Studio

Disabled access: NO



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14/06/2026

On Friday I had a fantastic day delivering a photo walk for The Black Art Hub CIC as part of Medway and Kent Lens.

It was great to spend time with such an engaged group of photographers, from hobbyists to professionals, exploring the Historic Dockyard Chatham, sharing ideas around observation, storytelling, composition, and finding creative inspiration in the spaces around us. Seeing participants connect with the environment and approach familiar locations with fresh eyes was incredibly rewarding.

The day was followed by a thought-provoking panel discussion alongside Michi Masumi and JulieAnn Atwal, where we explored our individual photographic practices, creative journeys, and the role photography plays in each of our lives. Thank you to everyone who joined us, asked questions, and contributed to such an open and inspiring conversation.

A huge thank you to The Black Art Hub, and to Michi for helping to make the day happen. It’s always a privilege to share my passion for photography with others and be part of creating opportunities for people to connect through creativity. We’re looking at continuing these kinds of photo walks across Medway, and I’m excited to see where they lead.

Special thanks to Faith Howard for capturing the photographs and video content from the day, documenting both the photo walk and panel discussion.

12/06/2026

I can just about remember my own name between project deadlines, preparing for an end of year show, and a very fully diary!

But the weekend is here which means Together in Strood is tomorrow! 🎉

Join us at Leigh Academy Strood on Saturday 13th June, 10am–2pm, for a fantastic day bringing the community together and celebrating everything that makes Strood special.

There’ll be plenty happening throughout the day, including:

🎶 Music and entertainment
🎯 Games and family activities
🛍️ Local stalls and community groups
🎨 Crafts and creative activities
🍦 Food and treats
⭐ And much more!

Whether you’re coming for the activities, the food, or just to see if I’m still functioning by the end of the day, we’d love to see you there.

08/06/2026