Benjamin Ross

31/08/2026

Rainham 21/08/26

29/08/2026

We’re just one week away from Bligh’s Community Picnic! Join us on Saturday 5th September for an afternoon of family fun, as we bring our community together at Bligh Primary School.

📅 Saturday 5th September
🕦 11:30am–1:30pm
📍 Bligh Primary School Field

A few things to know:

There will be a mixture of free and paid activities, with the inflatables being a paid activity.

Refreshments will also be available to purchase on the day, cash only, so please remember to bring some cash with you!

There’s no entry fee, but we’re asking, if you can, to bring “a tin” to support the Bligh Food Pantry and help local families. If you’re unable to donate, please don’t let that stop you from coming, everyone is welcome!

Whether you’re a Bligh family, a local resident, a community group or simply part of our wider Strood community, this picnic is for everyone.

So grab your picnic blanket, invite your neighbours, pack your lunch and come along for a great afternoon together! ☀️🧺

21/08/2026

Coming up next week in Medway. Join us at one of our three sessions taking place across the area, more info below ⬇️

Want to reflect on the places you live, identify local strengths, explore challenges and recognise opportunities within your communities?

Join us to shape the future of our community using a mixture of discussion, creative activities and collaborative exercises!

📆 Monday 24 August, 12-2pm
📍 CHATHAM: The Revival - Thrift and Thrive Medway, ME4 4EN
🔗 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1997452119058

📆 Wednesday 26 August, 12-2pm
📍 STROOD: Bligh Primary School, ME2 2XJ
🔗 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1997452464090

📆 Thursday 27th August, 12-2pm
📍 GILLINGHAM: Midkent College, ME7 1FN
🔗 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1997452520258

Share this widely and see you there! 👋🏿👋🏾👋🏽👋🏼👋🏻

21/08/2026

20/08/2026

Tempo Time Credits: Community Engagement Workshop

Reflect on the places you live, identify local strengths, explore challenges and recognise opportunities within your communities!

Using a mixture of discussion, creative activities and collaborative exercises, participants will explore what makes their area distinctive while developing a greater understanding of local heritage, culture and community assets.

Rather than presenting pre-determined opportunities, the workshops will invite participants to explore the types of volunteering experiences they would find most meaningful and identify the causes, projects and community activities they would like to become involved in.

Monday, 24 August, 12 to 2pm, Thrift & Thrive Medway, Chatham.
Wednesday, 26 August, 12 to 2pm, Bligh Primary School, Strood.
Thursday, 27 August, 12 to 2pm, MidKent College Gillingham Campus.

Click here to find out more and reserve your spot: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/tempo-time-credits-18581419778?utm_medium=email&utm_source=sharpspring&sslid=MzIwMDA0NrU0MzIwtTQ3twAA&sseid=MzEAAUMTE1MjU2NDEwA&jobid=b19321cd-3b27-43b9-907f-e0dd2a4e1827

19/08/2026

Something exciting is coming soon from The Little Shop Rochester, keep an eye out 👀

19/08/2026

It’s been a brilliant start to the Medway Community Photowalks this week, with Strood and Rainham still to come! 📸

But as we look ahead to next week, what’s next?

We’re bringing local people together across Medway to talk about the places they call home, share ideas and help shape the future of their communities.

What do you love about where you live?
What would you like to see change?
What makes your area special? and what lets it down?

Whether you already volunteer, are thinking about getting involved, want to see positive change, or simply care about where you live, these sessions are for everyone.

Come along, have your say and help shape future community activities, volunteering opportunities and more!

📍 Chatham — 24 August, 12–2pm at Thrift and Thrive/The Revival
📍 Strood — 26 August, 12–2pm at Bligh Primary School
📍 Gillingham — 27 August, 12–2pm at Midkent College

🎟️ Book your free place on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/18581419778

Have a question? Message me or email [email protected]

Please note: each workshop covers the same activities, so you only need to attend one session.

19/08/2026

This Sunday, we’re bringing Love Strood to Bligh Way Park! Join us for activities and entertainment for all.

There’ll also be an opportunity to share your ideas on how the £20m Pride in Place funding should be spent.

📅 Sunday 23 August
🕚 11am–4pm
📍 Bligh Way Park, Strood