Programme of Events

13th - 28th June 2009

Celebrating all that is goodin our area

Latest details online at www.celebratingcommunity.org.uk

Supported by local churches, Kent Police and community groups

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Festival 2009

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Welcome to our Community FestivalThis is the third year that churches working together with other agencies have staged the Celebrating Community Festival. From this year’s programme you will see that there are many new and exciting events / talks for you to attend and enjoy. It might be useful to have a highlighter pen in hand as you go through this programme to mark off the things you would like to do. Many people in our area work voluntarily to provide clubs and organisations to enhance our lives. Our local Councillors, PCSOs, Youth Workers all work on our behalf, and we acknowledge everything that is good and thank them on our Community’s behalf for all the effort and time they put into the things they do.

This year, there is something for everyone from Bounce and Rhyme sessions for babies, in our local libraries, to gentle cream teas for those who are well past being bounced around! You could learn to line dance or take part in a Quiz Night with delicious cookies.

We haven’t forgotten the financial and employment problems caused by the Credit Crunch either. Sonia Hyner, from the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB), has been invited to give two talks dealing with some of the financial worries many people are facing at this time; together with details of the various services offered by the Citizens Advice Bureau. These talks are being held in Walderslade and Hook Meadow libraries and, for Lordswood, there is a Community Information Café planned.

On a spiritually uplifting note, why not come, taste and enjoy the flavours of Africa with music and food at the celebrated African Night.

There are lots of opportunities for you to try something new. Join the group that are taking a short walk into the local woods and hear about the work of the volunteers who look after the woodlands, which are still such an important part of our community.

Celebration and giving thanks can start in many small ways … perhaps we can all make a special effort to thank those around us during this Celebrating Community Festival fortnight for the things they do for us … or even being radical and smiling at strangers! Why not use this fortnight as a time to invite a neighbour in for a cup of tea or coffee … we have so much to give thanks for and our relationships with others are very important.

May God bless you.Rev John S Currie (Project Co-ordinator)

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Highlights for 2009Even More Events

On pages 6 to 23 you will find over 115 events listed, many of which are free, and by the time you read this there will be even more on the website at www.celebratingcommunity.org.uk

Competition

We are repeating last year’s popular Celebration Crow competition which is open to all - families, schools, youth groups, clubs and pubs. We would like to see the area full of Celebration Crows during the Festival fortnight. Build your weather resistant competition crows to display in school grounds, on the sides of buildings or gardens. These can be characters from books, films etc.

What is a “Celebration Crow”? The answer to this and full details of how to enter the competition are online at www.celebratingcommunity.org.uk/competition/ or contact Stuart Finnis on 07970831888 or 01634 684888.

Leaflets with details are also available in local libraries.

Message in a Bottle

Free packs available during the fortnight. These can be collected from St William’s Coffee Break (far end of the St William’s Church building) Walderslade Village. These have been donated by Medway Disablement Services. [You write down the medications you take and keep the details in one of these bottles in your fridge. If you are then unable to tell them, the Emergency Services would be able to pass on the necessary information to hospital staff.]

‘Deaf / Blind’ Hangers for Doors

These will be available, again courtesy of Medway Disablement Services for use in hotels to alert staff in an emergency situation and

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will be available from St William’s Coffee Break, St William’s Church, Walderslade.

‘Our Local History’

Is a project being run by Hook Meadow Library and Walderslade Village Library during June. You are invited to call into either of the Libraries and pass on your historical memories / recollections / family history of the people in this area on an A4 sheet of paper – include photographs if you are able. The Librarians will note your name and address and laminate your work and display it in the Library (these can then be collected at the end of June). There will also be Memory Books in the Libraries to write down any anecdotes/tales about the area that others may enjoy reading and which may spark fond memories, thoughts and smiles for them.

Summer Holiday Club

The Walderslade Churches Children’s Holiday Club is planned for the week of Monday 27th to Friday 31st July, 10am to 12noon at Walderslade Girls School. More details from local churches and/or from the Rev David Green (tel. 864348) or email: david.green@pipnjims.co.uk

Local Churches

Details can be found on page 25.

Why have a Celebration of Community?

It is a real joy to promote all that is good in our area and to build up relationships with one another, between groups and organisations, and enable our community to develop and become more caring.

Churches have often been seen as a ‘closed shop’. Places where some people go on a Sunday, a bit of a holy club. For those outside of church families, churchgoers and church activities, it can seem a bit of mystery and unrelated to everyday life. Yet churches have a deep

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concern for the whole life of the community, not just things that happen in church.

The spiritual needs of the community affect us all and we want to celebrate all that is good and true and lovely. This is why church leaders in the area are again uniting and involving other local community groups, businesses, councillors and the neighbourhood police to promote many of the positive things already happening here.

The Festival is building year by year. If we have missed a group the Community could benefit from knowing about it is not too late, their details can be emailed to the Festival website:feedback@celebratingcommunity.org.uk

The Celebrating Community Festival is all about our working together for the good of our community and celebrating all that is praiseworthy. It has been brought into being by churches uniting with this vision in mind. We would like to thank our sponsors for helping to fund this project which is drawn together by volunteers. We especially thank The Bishop’s Fund for Mission, the CO-OP, Medway Council and local churches for their financial support.

In the midst of this action packed programme you might like to give yourself a time of peace to chill out, and pray as you walk the Labyrinth which will be cut into the grass at St Alban’s Church, Blue Bell Hill. There is an obvious start point, ask God in your thoughts to bring things to your mind - people, situations and slowly and gently walk the path laid out, lifting names of people, situations into God’s care. The Labyrinth wends in and out, just as life does, hopefully at the end of this experience you will find peace with yourself and God.

Please email your feedback on any aspects of the Festival to: feedback@celebratingcommunity.org.uk

May you enjoy something of what is being offered this fortnight.

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Time Event Type

All fortnightCelebration Crow Competition! Labyrinth

Saturday 13 June10am-2pm RSPCA Open Day11am-2pm Craft Make and Take!2-5pm Blue Bell Hill Village FeteSunday 14 JuneAM Church Services2.30-3.30pm Guided Woodland Walk - Round Wood and

Cossington ValleyMonday 15 June9.15-11.15am Tiddlers PP

9.30am-12.30pm M.A.P.S. (Mark's Activity Programme Service) LL10am-12noon MAGIC (Medway Autistic Group & Information

Centre) Support available10.30-11am Baby Bounce and Rhyme PP

10.30am-4pm Victorian Garden Party12.30-1.30pm M.A.P.S. Lunch Club LL1pm-3pm Nippers 'N Natters PP

1.30-4.30pm M.A.P.S. (Mark's Activity Programme Service) LL2pm-3pm Women's Fellowship4pm-5pm Football Coaching YY

2009 Programme of EventsVisit the website to see new events and updated information

Here is a summary list of events - see the alphabetical list on pages 11 to 23 for details of each event.

All events are open to everyone but some have a specific focus indicated by the letters: PP Preschool CC Children YY Youth SS Senior Citizens LL Learning Difficulties

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Time Event Type

Tuesday 16 June9.30-11am Make and Do Session PP

10.15am Baby Bounce and Rhyme PP

From 12noon Ploughman's Lunches at St William's Coffee Break 12.15pm Breakaway Lunch Club followed by Boccia at 2pm12.45-2.20pm Toddle Inn P P CC

5pm-6pm Rainbow Kids CC

6.15-7.30pm Spectrum CC

6.30-8.30pm Basket Ball Coaching YY

7pm-8.30pm Fun Speed Stacking Competition 7.30-8.30pm 2nd session 8.30pm

Keep Fit

Wednesday 17 June9.15-11am Music and Rhyme P P CC

9.30-11.30am Walderslade Policing Team Surgery 10am-12noon St Alban's Housewives' Fellowship Coffee Morning10am-11.30am Waffl ers - Bible Study Group 10.30-11.30am The Citizens Advice Bureau 11.30am-2pm Coffee and Brunch at St Simon Stock SS

12noon-5pm Arts, Creativity and Games YY

12noon-1pm then 7-8pm

Line Dancing SS

1pm-3pm Young Parents Group - Babes and Bumps Y Y PP

2.15-2.45pm Story Time for 3 - 5 year olds PP

3.30-5pm Messy Church!5pm-7pm Gym Induction and Fitness Programme YY

Thursday 18 June9.15-11.15am Sticky Tots PP

9.30-11.30am Tunbury Tots PP

10am-12noon Age Concern Chatham - How We Can Help SS

10.30am Service of Healing and Wholeness 10.30am-4.30pm Victorian Garden Party1.30-2.30pm Little Angels PP

7pm An Illustrated History Talk on Rochester Castle

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Time Event Type

Friday 19 June9.30am-11.20am Tunbury Tots PP

10am-11.30am Tunbury Tots - New Baby Group PP

10.30-11.30am The Citizens Advice Bureau 1.30-4.30pm M.A.P.S. (Mark's Activity Programme Service) LL

2pm Tea Party with Entertainment for Senior Citizens SS

From 6.00pm Festival of Flowers and Music. Walderslade Primary School Choir will sing at 7.00pm

7.30-9.30pm Youth Club YY

Saturday 20 June9am - 2pm Gym / Health Suite Taster Day - Lordswood Leisure

Centre10am-12noon Celebrating Community Browse and Buy Sale10am-12noon Coffee Shop @ W.B.C.11am-3pm Community Fayre11-11.30am Fathers’ Day Bounce and Rhyme Session PP

11am-4pm St William's Strawberry Fair2-4pm Tunbury Primary School Summer Fair7pm African NightSunday 21 JuneAM Church Services 9am-2pm Gym / Health Suite Taster Day - Lordswood Leisure

Centre2-5pm Victorian Garden PartyMonday 22 June9.15-11.15am Tiddlers PP

9.30am-12.30pm M.A.P.S. (Mark's Activity Programme Service) LL

10.30-11am Baby Bounce and Rhyme PP

12.30-1.30pm M.A.P.S. Lunch Club LL

1-3pm Nippers 'N Natters PP

1.30-4.30pm M.A.P.S. (Mark's Activity Programme Service) LL

2-4pm CAMEO (Come And Meet Each Other) SS

2-3pm Women's Fellowship2.30pm Talk by Sonia Hyner of The Citizens Advice Bureau7-8.30pm Prospects LL

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Time Event Type

Tuesday 23 June9.30-11am Make and Do PP

10.15am Baby Bounce Fun Session PP

10.30am-12noon Stay Well !From 12noon Ploughman's Lunches at St. William's Coffee Break 12.45-2.20pm Toddle Inn PP

5-6pm Rainbow Kids CC

6.15-7.30pm Spectrum CC

6.30-9.30pm Olympic Day in Lordswood YY

Wednesday 24 JuneFrom 9.00am Open Meeting for Lordswood 9.30-11.30am Walderslade Policing Team Surgery 9.15-11.00am Music and Rhyme PP

10.30am-4.30pm Victorian Garden Party11.30am-2pm Coffee and Brunch at St Simon Stock12noon - 1pm then 7-8pm

Line Dancing

1-3pm Young Parents Group - Babes and Bumps Y Y PP

3.30-5pm Strawberry Tea Party SS

2.15-2.45pm Story Time for 3 - 5 year olds PP

10-11.30am Waffl ers - Bible Study Group 5pm-7pm Gym Induction and Fitness Programme YY

Thursday 25 June1.30-2.30pm Little Angels PP

2.30-3.30pm Guided Woodland Walk - Round Wood and Cossington Valley

6.30-9.30pm Football Tournament YY

From 9.00am Open Meeting for Lordswood 9.15-11.15am Sticky Tots PP

9.30-11.30am Tunbury Tots PP

2.30pm Talk by Sonia Hyner from Citizens Advice Bureau 7.00pm - 9.00pm Considering Getting Married / A Wedding Blessing

/ Re-affi rming your Marriage Vows ?

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Time Event Type

Friday 26 June1.30-4.30pm M.A.P.S. (Mark's Activity Programme Service) LL

2.15pm Story Time PP

9.30-11.30am Tunbury Tots PP

10am Oasis Café10-11.30am Tunbury Tots - New Baby Group PP

2pm Kingfi sher School Summer Fair 4.30-9.30pm Candlelit Victorian Garden Party 7.30-9.30pm Youth Club YY

8pm start Sing-along Mamma Mia!Saturday 27 June10am-2pm (groups at different times)

Lordswood Leisure Centre YY

10am-4pm The Co-operative Fairtrade Tastings10.30am An African Story Time for Children CC

12noon-3pm Lordswood Children's Centre Summer Fair 12.30-3.30pm St David's Community Information Café SS

2.30-3pm Story Time CC

7.30pm Cookies and Cake Quiz Night Sunday 28 JuneAM Church ServicesFrom 4pm Closing Celebration - Community Messy Church!

Remember - visit the website to see new events that were confirmed after this programme went to print and also any changes or cancellations to printed events.

http://www.celebratingcommunity.org.uk/

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Alphabetical List of Events African NightA taste of Africa, an evening not to be missed with food, music, African headdresses and attire to try. Complete with inspiring African praise and dance! All welcome.Venue: 41st Medway Scouts Hall, Mafeking Road, Walderslade ME5 9HGWhen: Saturday 20th. Cost: Free (voluntary donations to Habitation of Hope)Contact Gideon Sappor 01634 317361 or 07954406145

Age Concern Chatham - How We Can HelpCathy Steinman from Age Concern Chatham will be at St. William’s Coffee Break to give a short talk on the work of Age Concern Chatham and advise on what they can do to help. Cathy will also be available to chat one to one.Venue: Coffee Break (far end of the church building) St William’s Church, Walderslade Village ME5 9LRWhen: Thursday 18th. Cost: Free. Contact Mrs Wendy Baxter 01634 867194

An African Story Time for ChildrenListen to an exciting African tale told by Gideon Sappor who was born in Ghana.Venue: Walderslade Village Library, Walderslade ME5 9LRWhen: Saturday 27th. Cost: Free. Contact Library 01634 686467

An Illustrated History Talk on Rochester CastleNorman Munn was Head Custodian of Rochester Castle for 10 1/2 years. Find out more about this historical ‘treasure’ we have close to where we live. Refreshments will be served.Venue: Emmanuel Church, Silverweed Road, Weeds Wood ME5 0UDWhen: Thursday 18th. Cost: donations. Contact 01634 305266

Arts, Creativity and GamesLots on for 8 - 19 year olds - including creative arts plus use of the Wii, Xbox, pool, internet access. Competitions and refreshments.Venue: Lordswood Youth Centre, Lordswood Library, Kestrel Road, Lordswood ME5 8THWhen: Wednesday 17th. Cost: 50p. Contact Andrew Willetts, Youth Development Worker 01634 338729 or 07920 793350

Baby Bounce and RhymeFun sessions for pre-school children and their carers.Venue: Walderslade Village Library, Walderslade ME5 9LRWhen: Monday 15th, Tuesday 16th, Monday 22nd Cost: Free.Contact Library 01634 686467

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Baby Bounce Fun SessionFor pre-school children and their carers.Venue: Walderslade Village Library, Walderslade ME5 9LRWhen: Tuesday 23rd. Cost: Free. Contact Library 01634 686467

Basket Ball CoachingFor 8 - 19 year olds.Venue: Ball Court next to Lordswood Library, Kestrel Road, Lordswood ME5 8THWhen: Tuesday 16th. Cost: Free. Contact Andrew Willetts, Youth Development Worker 01634 338729 or 07920 793350

Blue Bell Hill Village FeteA traditional village fete. This year marching bands and ferrets will be included! Lots of stalls, home made cakes and teas plus arena events.Venue: St Alban’s Church, Robin Hood Lane, Blue Bell Hill Village ME5 9QRWhen: Saturday 13th. Cost: Small entry charge. Contact Doug Milne 01634 863925

Breakaway Lunch Club followed by Boccia at 2pmNewcomers always welcome. Today’s meal will be followed by a game of Boccia at 2pm - a fun, seated, indoor game of bowls suitable for those with mobility problems.Venue: St Philip and St. James, King George Road, Weeds Wood ME5 0TZWhen: Tuesday 16th. Cost: £1.50. Contact Jean Bowring 01634 864579

CAMEO (Come And Meet Each Other)CAMEO is a group of retired people who meet monthy. Today’s meeting is a ‘bring and share’. Bring your favourite poem / story / anecdote to share, or request a favourite piece of music and if possible, it will be played for you. Light refreshments.Venue: St William’s Church, Walderslade Village ME5 9LRWhen: Monday 22nd. Cost: £1. Contact Bernard Seagrove 01634 865919

Candlelit Victorian Garden PartyA garden party with a Victorian theme (weather permitting). Be sure to take part in this candlelit treat. Diana Moulding invites you to refreshments with cake, plants for sale. Proceeds to Celebrating Community Festival / Rochester Cathedral Campaign.Venue: 248 Walderslade Road, Walderslade ME5 0PAWhen: Friday 26th. Cost: £1 which includes refreshments. Contact Diana Moulding 01634 868245

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Celebrating Community Browse and Buy SaleCome and browse our many stalls. We have a variety of new, nearly new and pre-loved bargains. Stock-up with home-made preserves and cakes and rest your feet over a cuppa at Coffee Corner. June special - watch the model train and visit the holiday stall.

Venue: St David’s Church, Newton Close, Lordswood (next to the Kestrel) ME5 8TRWhen: Saturday 20th. Cost: Free. Contact Sylvia Wrigglesworth 01634 683789

Church ServicesYou will be made very welcome by any of the congregations. Details of churches and contact details at the back of this programme.

When: Sunday 14th 21st & 28th. Contact Rev John Currie 01634 684888

Closing Celebration - Community Messy Church!A Messy Church style closing act of worship for all the family, have fun giving thanks to God! Followed by a scrumptious tea provided by Glad to be Grey (Glad to be Grey members will be happy to talk to you about their club activities and outings).

Venue: St William’s Church, Walderslade Village ME5 9LRWhen: Sunday 28th. Cost: Free. Contact Rev John Currie 01634 684888

Coffee and Brunch at St Simon StockA warm welcome and delicious food to eat await you at St Simon Stock.

Venue: St Simon Stock Church, Bleakwood Road ME5 0NFWhen: Wednesday 17th & Wednesday 24th. Cost: donations. Contact Mrs Mavis Westbrook 01634 682658

Coffee Shop @ W.B.C.Stop off for a coffee and cake! Take a look around the Church with displays of our organisations. Have a game of pool and table tennis - fun for all ages!

Venue: Walderslade Baptist Church, Catkin Close, Walderslade ME5 9HPhen: Saturday 20th. Cost: Free. Contact Lisa Arnold 01634 312194

Community FayreA wide variety of stalls and activities to take part in for children. Cake stall etc.

Venue: St Simon Stock Church, Bleakwood Road ME5 0NFWhen: Saturday 20th. Cost: Free. Contact Mrs Mavis Westbrook 01634 682658

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Considering Getting Married / A Wedding Blessing / Re-affirming your Marriage Vows ?Have you considered starting your marriage off with a church wedding? Would you like your wedding to be blessed or to re-affirm your vows then St Alban’s Church could be the ideal setting. Come and look at the church, talk to a Vicar, listen to music, enjoy a glass of fizz and nibbles and share your dreams about your big day! You may be surprised to discover that a church wedding is less expensive than other venues and what better way than inviting God to bless your marriage right from the start.

Venue: St Alban’s Church, Robin Hood Lane, Blue Bell Hill Village ME5 9QAWhen: Thursday 25th. Cost: Free. Contact Rev Phil Wooton 01634 660087

Cookies and Cake Quiz NightBring a team, maximum of 8 people per table, or come as you are and join with others to form a team. Bring your own drinks, glasses and nibbles (Cookies and cakes will be served!)Venue: St Alban’s Church, Robin Hood Lane, Blue Bell Hill Village ME5 9QRWhen: Saturday 27th. Cost: £4 per person. Contact Tracey Meads 01634 867597

Craft Make and Take!Try a new craft with demonstrations. For adults and children. A small charge for each activity.Venue: Church of Christ the King, Dove Close, Princes Park ME5 7PXWhen: Saturday 13th. Cost: Small charge. Contact Mrs Beryl Davies 01634 668271

Fathers’ Day Bounce and Rhyme SessionCelebrate Fathers’ Day at Lordswood Library, this event is for Dads with 0-3 year olds. Refreshments provided.Venue: Lordswood Library, Kestrel Road, Chatham ME5 8THWhen: Saturday 20th. Cost: Free. Contact Library 01634 862096

Festival of Flowers and MusicStarting at 6.00pm with refreshments. Walderslade Primary School Choir will sing at 7.00pm followed by the remainder of the programme with intermissions. Give your senses a treat, enjoy the beautiful flower arrangements and the delightlful sounds of local choirs including Walderslade Primary School and the combined church choirs of St Simon Stock and St William’s Church plus the enchanting trio - Ellie, Fran & Rosie.Venue: St William’s Church, Walderslade Village ME5 9LRWhen: Friday 19th. Cost: donations. Contact Mrs Marina Havinden and the Petals Flower Arranging Group 01634 683909. Choirs - Mike Radley 01634 666552

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Football CoachingFor 8-19 year olds, in the Ball Court next to Lordswood Youth Centre. All welcome.Venue: Ball Court next to Lordswood Library, Kestrel Road, Lordswood ME5 8THWhen: Monday 15th. Cost: Free. Contact Andrew Willetts, Youth Development Worker 01634 338729 or 07920 793350

Football TournamentFor 8-19 year olds - book a place as soon as possible with Andy.Venue: Ball Court next to Lordswood Library, Kestrel Road, Lordswood ME5 8THWhen: Thursday 25th. Cost: Free. Contact Andrew Willetts, Youth Development Worker 01634 338729 or 07920 793350

Fun Speed Stacking Competition5th Chatham South Guides invite you to this fun Speed Stacking Cups Competition (with a small prize for the quickest stacker!). Open to all, please ring and let Gwen know you are coming. Girls considering becoming Guides are particularly welcome to this ‘taster’ evening.Venue: Emmanuel Church, Silverweed Road, Weeds Wood ME5 0UDWhen: Tuesday 16th. Cost: Free. Contact Gwen Howard 01634 862701

Guided Woodland Walk - Round Wood and Cossington ValleyLed by Nigel Osborne of the Walderslade Woodlands Group. See examples of coppicing and the care taken of our wooded areas. Ring to book your place. Suitable for accompanied school aged children and you can bring your dog! Wear sensible shoes and be aware there are steep sections. Walkers will need to sign an accident indemnity form. Venue: Meet in the car park at Beechen Hall, Wildfell Close, Walderslade ME5 9RUWhen: Sunday 14th & Thursday 25th. Cost: Free. Contact Nigel Osborne 01634 200883

Gym / Health Suite Taster Day - Lordswood Leisure CentreFree Gym Taster Day: 9.00am - 11.00am Badminton and Table Tennis. 10.00am - 2.00pm Acorn Health and Fitness Suite including use of the gym, jacuzzi, steam room (all under instruction) for 16+ age group.Venue: Lordswood Leisure Centre, North Dane Way, Lordswood ME5 8YEWhen: Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st Cost: Free. Contact Jo Randall 01634 682862

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Gym Induction and Fitness ProgrammeFor young people. This will be run at Lordswood Leisure Centre, meet at Lordswood Youth Centre at 5.00pm to sign the necessary consent forms. Gym session from 6.00pm.Venue: Lordswood Youth Centre, Lordswood Library, Kestrel Road, ME5 8THWhen: Wednesday 17th & Wednesday 24th. Cost: Free. Contact Andrew Willetts, Youth Development Worker 01634 338729 or 07920 793350

Keep FitWhether you would like to try gentle exercise to music or an aerobic workout, you will find these groups welcoming and friendly. Beginners welcome, bring a friend!Venue: Church of Christ the King, Dove Close, Princes Park ME5 7PXWhen: Tuesday 16th. Cost: £3 per class. Contact Linda Eatwell 01634 811895

Kingfisher School Summer FairA variety of stalls, coconut shie, bouncy castle, visits from the Police and Fire Brigade and Invicta Arachnid Club.Venue: Kingfisher Primary School, Princes Park ME5 7NXWhen: Friday 26th. Cost: Small charge. Contact Mrs Alison Brightman 01634 335850

Line DancingGive line dancing a try, beginners welcomed and you don’t need a partner! Two classes: beginners and improvers.Venue: Hook Meadow Hall, King George Road, Walderslade ME5 0TZWhen: Wednesday 17th & Wednesday 24th. Cost: £3 per session. Contact Linda Eatwell 01634 811895

Little AngelsCreative play, action songs and lots of toys for pre-school children plus tea/coffee for parents/carers and a friendly welcome.Venue: St William’s Church, Walderslade Village ME5 9LRWhen: Thursday 18th & Thursday 25th. Cost: £2 per child. Contact Kate Cross 01634 671181

Lordswood Children’s Centre Summer FairA variety of stalls including - ‘name the bear’, hot food, sweets in a jar, hook a duck, hoop a frog, tin tombola, pets corner, face painting and much more. Tables to hire £5 outside and £10 for double.Venue: Lordswood Infant School, Lordswood Lane ME5 8NNWhen: Saturday 27th. Contact Donna Curtis 01634 333670

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Lordswood Leisure CentreCome and try for free: 10.00am - 11.00am Mini Circuits for 12-15 year olds (aerobic type excercises) 11.00am - 12noon Pilates (for adults) 1.00pm - 2.00pm Body Combat (for adults).Venue: Lordswood Leisure Centre, North Dane Way, Lordswood ME5 8YEWhen: Saturday 27th. Cost: Free. Contact Jo Randall 01634 682862

M.A.P.S. (Mark’s Activity Programme Service)For people with physical and/or learning disabilities.Venue: Walderslade Baptist Church, Catkin Close, Walderslade ME5 9HPWhen: Monday 15th, Friday 19th, Monday 22nd, Friday 26thCost: £5 per client £1 carers and parents.Contact Mark Spurgeon 01634 317431

M.A.P.S. Lunch ClubFor people with physical and / or learning disabilities.Venue: Walderslade Baptist Church, Catkin Close, Walderslade ME5 9HPWhen: Monday 15th and Monday 22nd. Contact Mark Spurgeon 01634 317431

MAGIC (Medway Autistic Group & Information Centre) Support availableFind out about the work of this local group, the support and help they can offer. Hear how parents support other parents who live with Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome or Autism Spectrum Disorder. MAGIC also helps Autistic children integrate into the local community and build their self esteem. Lynn Green will give a short presentation and will be happy to answer questions. Venue: Coffee Break (far end of the church building), St. William’s Church, Walderslade ME5 9LRWhen: Monday 15th. Cost: Free. Contact Mrs Wendy Baxter 01634 867194

Make and DoFor parents and their children. Arts and crafts to make and take away. Songs, a story and refreshments included.Venue: Church of Christ the King, Dove Close, Princes Park ME5 7PXWhen: Tuesday 16th & Tuesday 23rd. Cost: 50p. Contact Tina or Sarah 01634 335850

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Messy Church!After school fun for kids with refreshments for carers. Lots to make and do - come and try this session for free!Venue: Emmanuel Church, Silverweed Road, Weeds Wood ME5 0UDWhen: Wednesday 17th. Cost: Free. Contact Lindsey Chewter 01634 328834

Music and RhymePlay an instrument, singing and dancing, great fun! For adults with children aged 5 and under.Venue: Maundene School, Swallow Rise ME5 7QBWhen: Weds 17th & Weds 24th Cost: Free. Contact Tina or Sarah 01634 335850

Nippers ‘N NattersA stay and play session: an opportunity to play with your child and socialise with others.Venue: Kingfisher Children’s Centre, Kingfisher Drive ME5 7NXWhen: Mon 15th & Mon 22nd. Cost: Free. Contact Tina or Sarah 01634 335850

Oasis CaféCome in and enjoy a Fair Trade coffee / tea and other refreshments including sweet and savoury snacks in friendly surroundings. Open every 2nd and 4th Friday each month.Venue: St David’s Church, Newton Close, Lordswood (next to the Kestrel) ME5 8TRWhen: Friday 26th. Cost: Free. Contact Linda Hartwell 01474 852280

Olympic Day in LordswoodFun Olympic themed programme of activities and events, including National Competitions - design a coin with a cycling theme. Design an Olympic Logo.Venue: Lordswood Youth Centre, Lordswood Library, Kestrel Road, ME5 8TH. When: Tuesday 23rd. Cost: Free. Contact Andrew Willetts, Youth Development Worker 01634 338729 or 07920 793350

Open Meeting for LordswoodAir your concerns and issues at this meeting with the PACT Team, Teachers, Medway Councillor and Lordswood’s Youth Worker. This open meeting is designed to hear the views of the people of Lordswood. Two opportunities.Venue: Swingate Infant and Nursery School, Sultan Road, Lordswood ME5 8TJWhen: Wednesday 24th. Cost: Free. Contact Andrew Willetts, Youth Development Worker 01634 338729 or 07920 793350

Venue: Lordswood Junior School, Lordswood Lane, Lordswood ME5 8NNWhen: Thursday 25 Cost: Free. Contact Andrew Willetts, Youth Development Worker 01634 338729 or 07920 793350

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Ploughman’s Lunches at St William’s Coffee BreakTreat yourself or bring a friend to lunch. Enjoy a ham or cheese ploughman’s lunch with salad, plus yoghurt with fairly traded tea / coffee. You will be warmly welcomed.Venue: Coffee Break (far end of the church building) St William’s Church, Walderslade Village ME5 9LRWhen: Tuesday 16th & Tuesday 23rd. Cost: £2.50. Contact Mrs Wendy Baxter 01634 867194

ProspectsWorship event for people with physical and/or learning disabilities.Venue: Walderslade Baptist Church, Catkin Close, Walderslade ME5 9HPWhen: Monday 22nd. Cost: Free. Contact Mark Spurgeon 01634 317431

Rainbow KidsClub for children in school years Reception - Yr 2. Visitors welcome - please contact Mandy before attending.Venue: Walderslade Baptist Church, Catkin Close, Walderslade ME5 9HPWhen: Tues 16th & Tues 23rd. Cost: £1.50. Contact Mandy Roe 01634 864148

RSPCA Open DayCelebrating the work of this RSPCA Clinic in Walderslade. Including sale of budget priced hutches and cages, bric-a-brac bargains. You may also visit the small animals and even consider re-homing one. Advice given on care of small animals.Venue: RSPCA, Parsons Memorial Clinic, 174 Walderslade Road ME5 0PQWhen: Saturday 13th. Cost: Free. Contact Mrs Linda Alexander 01634 865722

Service of Healing and WholenessA time of peace, quiet and healing prayer.Venue: St Alban’s Church, Blue Bell Hill Village ME5 9QRWhen: Thursday 18th. Cost: Free. Contact Rev Phil Wooton 01634 660087

Sing-along Mamma Mia!Come on your own or in a group to watch this feel-good movie, ready to join in with Abba’s songs. Bring your own wine and nibbles and enjoy the film seated at candlelit tables. Ring to book. Admission by pre-booking only.Venue: St William’s Church, Walderslade Village ME5 9LRWhen: Friday 26th. Cost: donations. Contact St William’s Church 01634 867194

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SpectrumClub for children in school years 3-6. Visitors welcome - please contact Mandy before attending.Venue: Walderslade Baptist Church, Catkin Close, Walderslade ME5 9HPWhen: Tues 16th & Tues 23rd. Cost: £1.50. Contact Mandy Roe 01634 864148

St Alban’s Housewives’ Fellowship Coffee MorningYou are invited to join this friendly group for a coffee morning.Venue: St Alban’s Church, Robin Hood Lane, Blue Bell Hill Village ME5 9QRWhen: Wednesday 17th. Cost: £1. Contact Mrs Jean Boorman 01634 666680

St David’s Community Information CaféPop in and find out about some of the groups and other local resources that might help, or be of interest to you; or just to relax, enjoy a coffee and maybe a tasty bite to eat.Venue: St David’s Church, Newton Close, Lordswood (next to the Kestrel) ME5 8TRWhen: Saturday 27th. Cost: Free. Contact Sylvia Wrigglesworth 01634 683789

St William’s Strawberry FairFun for all the family. Stalls, sideshows, bouncy castle, human fruit machine, lunches and special Fairtrade strawberry cream teas.Venue: St William’s Church, Walderslade Village ME5 9LRWhen: Saturday 20th. Contact Derek Taylor 01634 867922

Stay Well !Nurse Maureen Ashdown will be available to discuss diabetic mapping and avoiding diabetes, healthy eating etc. She will also offer blood pressure testing.Venue: Coffee Break (far end of the church building) St William’s Church, Walderslade Village ME5 9LRWhen: Tuesday 23rd. Cost: Free. Contact Mrs Wendy Baxter 01634 867194

Sticky TotsPlay with sand, water, paint and much more ….Venue: Kingfisher Children’s Centre, Kingfisher Drive ME5 7NXWhen: Thurs 18th & thurs 23rd Cost: Free. Contact Tina or Sarah 01634 335850

Story TimeFor 3 - 5 year oldsVenue: Walderslade Village Library, Walderslade ME5 9LRWhen: Friday 26th. Cost: Free. Contact Library 01634 686467

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Story TimeFor under 7 year olds.Venue: Lordswood Library, Kestrel Road, Chatham ME5 8THWhen: Saturday 27th. Cost: Free. Contact Will Thomas 01634 862096

Story Time for 3 - 5 year oldsFree half hour sessions for pre-school children include a range of stories and rhymes.Venue: Walderslade Hook Meadow Library, King George Road, Walderslade ME5 0TZWhen: Weds 17th & Weds 24th. Cost: Free. Contact Library 01634 861531

Strawberry Tea PartyBook your places for this special treat of fresh strawberries followed by entertainment - this event is for the senior citizens.Venue: St William’s Church, Walderslade Village ME5 9LRWhen: Wednesday 24th. Cost: £2.50. Contact Mrs Vera Jones 01634 862748

Talks by Sonia Hyner from The Citizens Advice BureauTwo talks by Sonia on ‘credit crunch’ concerns. The first will address the issue of Redundancy - listen to Sonia and pick up some good advice for yourself or someone you know. Venue: Walderslade Village Library, Walderslade ME5 8LRWhen: Monday 22nd. Cost: Free. Contact Library 01634 686467

Sonia’s 2nd talk will deal with ‘credit crunch’ issues. Come and hear some straight forward good advice to help you through these difficult times.Venue: Walderslade Hook Meadow Library, King George Road, ME5 0TZWhen: Thursday 25th. Cost: Free. Contact Library 01634 861531

Tea Party with Entertainment for Senior CitizensSwingate School invite you to tea with cakes and music by their children’s choir. The children would like to entertain senior citizens in our Community.Venue: Swingate Infant and Nursery School, Sultan Road, Lordswood ME5 8TJWhen: Friday 19th. Cost: Free. Contact Mrs Honess 01634 863778

The Citizens Advice BureauHear more about the work of CAB and the opportunities there could be for you to be a volunteer.Venue: Walderslade Hook Meadow Library, King George Road, ME5 0TZWhen: Wednesday 17th Cost: Free. Contact Library 01634 861531

Venue: Walderslade Village Library, Walderslade ME5 9LRWhen: Friday 19th. Cost: Free. Contact Library 01634 686467

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The Co-operative Fairtrade TastingsVisit the Fairtrade Stand and taste the delicious free samples. An opportunity to try before you buy.Venue: The Co-operative Store, Walderslade Road, Walderslade ME5 9LLWhen: Saturday 27th. Cost: Free. Contact Vivien Parker 01634 666880

TiddlersA group for under 1’s and their parents / carers to socialise and meet for a chat and a cuppa.Venue: Kingfisher Children’s Centre, Kingfisher Drive ME5 7NXWhen: Mon 15th & Mon 22nd. Cost: Free. Contact Tina or Sarah 01634 335850

Toddle InnA friendly group offering a fun time for pre-school children and their carers.Venue: Emmanuel Church, Silverweed Road, Weeds Wood ME5 0UDWhen: Tuesday 16th & tues 23rd. Cost: £1.50 per family. Contact Mrs Rita Cooper 0778 555855

Tunbury Primary School Summer FairA fun packed event for all the family including go-karts, barbeque and refreshments, magician, bouncy castles, face painting, entertainers, arena events, grand prize draw, lucky dip, coconut shie and much, much more!Venue: Tunbury Primary School, Tunbury Avenue, Walderslade ME5 9HYWhen: Saturday 20th. Cost: 50p Adults children free. Contact 01634 863085

Tunbury TotsParent and toddler group. Toys, refreshments, chat, craft and singing.Venue: Walderslade Baptist Church, Catkin Close, Walderslade ME5 9HPWhen: Thursday 18th, Friday 19th, Thursday 25th & Friday 26th.Cost: £1.50 per family. Contact Lisa Arnold 01634 312194

Tunbury Tots - New Baby GroupBaby group for first time parents and their small ones!Venue: Walderslade Baptist Church, Catkin Close, Walderslade ME5 9HPWhen: Fri 19th & Fri 26th. Cost: £1.50 Contact Inez Robinson 01634 827235

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Victorian Garden PartyA chance to enjoy this delightful Victorian style treat. Diana Moulding invites you to enjoy her garden with tea and cake. Plants for sale. Proceeds to Celebrating Community Festival / Rochester Cathedral Campaign. (Weather permitting)Venue: 248 Walderslade Road, Walderslade ME5 0PAWhen: Monday 15th, Thursday 18th, Sunday 21st, & Wednesday 24th. Cost: £1 which will include refreshments.Contact Diana Moulding 01634 868245

Wafflers - Bible Study GroupCome for coffee and study time in a relaxed atmosphere.Venue: Walderslade Baptist Church, Catkin Close, Walderslade ME5 9HPWhen: Weds 17th & Weds 24th. Cost: Free. Contact Reg Hughes 01634 852506

Walderslade Policing Team SurgeryMeet your local Policing Team, the Community Warden and Youth Worker; share any problems and issues and they will endeavour to address them.Venue: Coffee Break (far end of the church building) St William’s Church, Walderslade Village ME5 9LRWhen: Wednesday 17th & Wednesday 24th. Cost: Free. Contact PCSO Stevie Kennett 01634 792347

Women’s FellowshipA warm welcome awaits you at this group. Monday 15th: a talk by Mrs Rita Broomfield.Monday 22nd: a talk by Jim Crompton.Venue: Emmanuel Church, Silverweed Road, Weeds Wood ME5 0UDCost: Free. Contact Mrs Ruth Boyes 01634 687466

Young Parents Group - Babes and BumpsA group for young parents under 20 to meet with others to share experiences and seek advice in a friendly environment. Pregnant / new mums and all dads very welcome.Venue: Kingfisher Children’s Centre, Kingfisher Drive ME5 7NXWhen: Weds 17th & Weds 24th. Cost: Free. Contact Tina or Sarah 01634 335850

Youth ClubAll young people at secondary school welcome. Tuck shop, music, table tennis, snooker, table football and much more …Venue: Walderslade Baptist Church, Catkin Close, Walderslade ME5 9HPWhen: Fri 19th & Fri 26th. Cost: £1.50. Contact Lisa Arnold 01634 312194

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Available throughout the Festival

All during the Festival are a number of things you can do on any day. Some have been mentioned already but are repeated here along with other new information

Labyrinth

A Labyrinth is cut into the grass at St Alban’s Church, available for you to meditate, walk and pray. Go as often as you like to walk and pray the labyrinth. A time to find peace with God.

Our Local History

Is a project being organised by Hook Meadow Library and Walderslade Village Library during June. You are invited to call into either of the Libraries and pass on your historical memories / recollections / family history of people in this area on A4 sheets of paper - include photographs if you are able. The Librarians will note your name and address and laminate your work and display it in the Library (these can be collected at the end of June). There will also be Memory Books in the libraries to write down any tales about the area that others may enjoy reading and spark memories and thoughts and smiles for them.

Giveaways!

Available free of charge:- Chains for purses to help prevent loss or theft of purses. Door hangers for hotel rooms for the deaf / blind and ‘Message in a Bottle’ containers to alert the emergency services about your medication. These are all available from The Coffee Break, St William’s Church, Walderslade (01634 867194).

Celebration Crow Competition

This competition is open to all. Celebration Crows are like Scarecrows without the fear factor! These can be characters from books, films etc. There is more information on the website www.celebratingcommunity.org.uk or from leaflets available from libraries. Stuart Finnis will come by arrangement and photograph your Crow and the winners of this competition will be announced on Sunday 28th June at the Closing Worship.

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Local Christian churches

St Alban’s ChurchRobin Hood Lane,Blue Bell Hill,ChathamME5 9QR

Rev Phil Wootton01634 660087

The Parish of Holy Trinity South Chatham is made up of three churches and is Church of England and Methodist combined.

St David’s ChurchNewton Close,Lordswood,Chatham.ME5 8TH

Rev Marilyn Ilyas01634 660922

St William’s ChurchWalderslade Village,ChathamME5 9LR

Rev John Currie01634 684888

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Christ the King Church(Church of England)Dove Close,Princes Park,ChathamME5 7PX

Rev Keith Foot01634 685828

The Covenant AssemblyMeet at the 41st Medway Scouts HallMafeking RoadWaldersladeME5 9HG

Pastor Ade Mosuro07859 904163

Emmanuel ChurchSilverweed RoadWeedswoodChathamME5 0UD

The Church SecretaryMr Chris Rayfield 01634 684408

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Lordswood FellowshipFellowship WalkKestrel RoadLordswoodChatham ME5 8TH

Ray Cantan 07903 441877

Walderslade Baptist ChurchCatkin Close(Off Tunbury Avenue),ChathamME5 9HP

Rev Stephen Roe01634 687571

St Philip & St James’ Church(Church of England)King George RoadWeedswoodChatham ME5 0TZRev Glyn Ackerley 01634 861108Rev David Green 01634 864348

St Simon Stock Church(Catholic)Bleakwood RoadWaldersladeChatham ME5 0NF

Fr Stephen Wymer01634 862910

CelebratingCommunity

Festival is a joint venture organised by representatives of local

churches, organisations and community groups.

Event co-ordinator is the Rev John Currie

For more information see www.celebratingcommunity.org.uk

feedback@celebratingcommunity.org.uk

May 2009