There has been a considerable amount of debate and publicity around the use of herbicides in our greenspaces. Currently, Medway Council does allow the use of herbicides by their contractor Norse. The chemicals are glyphosate based and used to control weeds in a restricted and controlled way. At the Council's Oversight and Scrutiny (O&S) Committee … Continue reading Use of Herbicides in Medway
Friends of Eastgate House Gardens
A new working group has been set up to help care for the gardens of Eastgate House, including the Sensory Garden created during the Medway Neuro Arts Festival in July 2019. This new group will be taking on aspects of the green spaces in this area, including the upper and lower garden at Eastgate House, … Continue reading Friends of Eastgate House Gardens
Friends of the Esplanade – Open Meeting Tue 5 Nov 2019
Following a very successful first meeting back in July, we've been trying to find the best way to take this group forwards. Thanks to some great support, the time has come to get together again and a meeting has been arranged for 7:30pm on Tuesday 5th November at the Medway Adult Education Centre (Rochester Library), … Continue reading Friends of the Esplanade – Open Meeting Tue 5 Nov 2019
Let’s Talk Horstead Valley Events
Horsted Valley is a strip of green space that runs from Luton Village, in a South Western direction to the Davis Estate and Rochester Airport, and is sandwiched between Wayfield and Walderslade to the South East, and Rochester and Chatham to North West. It is one of the Medway Towns hidden gems, providing a vital … Continue reading Let’s Talk Horstead Valley Events
MUGS Forum Meeting – Wed 6th Nov 2019
The next meeting of the Medway Urban Green Spaces Forum will take place on Wednesday 6th November 2019 at 6:45pm for a 7:00pm start. The meeting will be held in Meeting Room 1 at the Council Offices at Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham ME4 4TR
Friends of the Esplanade – Open Meeting Tue 3 Sep 2019
The second meeting of this new group will be held at St. Margaret's Church on St. Margaret's Street ME1 1UF on Tuesday 3rd September at 7.30pm - all welcome. The first meeting, held on 30th July, was attended by 18 people currently interested in the new group and it was agreed that the remit of … Continue reading Friends of the Esplanade – Open Meeting Tue 3 Sep 2019
Medway Health Walks
Health Walks are a great way to get out and about and socialise and are free! Currently there are over 20 Health Walks happening across the Medway Towns led by trained volunteers who will be pleased to see you and give you a warm welcome. The walks are graded to suit all ages, walking ability … Continue reading Medway Health Walks
Nature covenants to protect UK Environment
The UK’s Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has proposed a range of legal safeguards for British nature and wildlife. Read the full story here (link opens in new tab)
Friends of Broomhill Newsletter Jul 19
Please click here to read the latest Friends of Broomhill Newsletter (link opens in new tab).
Rede Common Open Day – 4 Aug 2019
The Friends of Rede Common are hosting a free Open Day. Rede Common is proud to present our first Open Day Sunday 4th August as a Local Nature Reserve. The Friends have worked really hard all year round in preparation for showing the site to the local community. We will be joined by the Mayor of Medway … Continue reading Rede Common Open Day – 4 Aug 2019
