Medway Adult Education are offering some free gardening courses at Fort Amherst, where they have an allotment. You can join in with some fun gardening activities delivered by Emma, the Medway Adult Education subject specialist. This course provides you with the skills to manage an allotment plot throughout the seasons. You will learn the basics … Continue reading One day free allotment gardening courses at Fort Amherst
Free gardening course – starts 8 Jun 2023
Medway Adult Education are offering a free 2-part gardening course starting Thursday 8th June at the Vines Church in Rochester that may be of interest: Community gardening – soil Preparation with Multiply find out more There will be a follow-on course which will focus on sustainable gardening. Vines Church, The Terrace, Rochester ME1 1XN
Community Events in Jun 2023
There are lots of opportunities to help out at our local parks or greenspaces and volunteers are always welcome. Here are just a few coming up this month.
Volunteers Week 1-7 June 2023
Volunteers Week takes place 1-7 June every year and is an annual celebration of the contribution millions of people make across the UK through volunteering. This is a week in which the UK celebrates volunteers and says thank you to them for the contribution that they make. The week also raises awareness about the benefits … Continue reading Volunteers Week 1-7 June 2023
Friends of Vinall Park AGM: Wed 28 Jun 2023
6:30-7:30pm at Vinall Park, Geneva Avenue, Gillingham, Kent ME8 6EJ Vinall Park, off Geneva Avenue, Gillingham, ME8 6EJ
Friends of Great Lines Heritage Park AGM: Wed 14 Jun 2023
6:30-7:30pm at Fort Amherst, Dock Road, Chatham, ME4 4UB Fort Amherst, off Dock Road, Chatham, ME4 4UB
Friends of Horsted Valley
This group of local residents working together to improve the natural area of Upper Horsted Valley have created a new Facebook Page. Why not check out their page and 'Like' them to keep up with their latest news. If you’d like to explore Horsted Valley on foot, then click on the button below to download … Continue reading Friends of Horsted Valley
MUGs Forum Meeting – Sat 17 Jun 2023 10am-1pm
The next meeting of the Medway Urban Greenspaces Forum will take place at Ranscombe Farm and will feature a walk led by Ian Gray to see the orchids and wildflowers at Ranscombe. Do bring a picnic, and toilet facilities are available. There is limited on-site parking (car share where possible): drive past main carpark and … Continue reading MUGs Forum Meeting – Sat 17 Jun 2023 10am-1pm
Asian Hornet **ALERT**
Asian hornets (Vespa velutina) are a species of hornet native to Southeast Asia. They were accidentally introduced to France in 2004 and have since spread throughout Europe, including the United Kingdom. These hornets are slightly smaller than the native European hornet and have distinctive yellow legs, a dark thorax, and a dark abdomen with a … Continue reading Asian Hornet **ALERT**
Open Space Forum – Thu 18 May 2023 11am – 1pm via Zoom
A FREE training event for anyone who volunteers or carries out unpaid work in parks and green open spaces, or has an interest in becoming involved in Green Spaces, to hear what others are doing within their green spaces. This two-hour online session session will start with an hour of discussion, networking and talking through … Continue reading Open Space Forum – Thu 18 May 2023 11am – 1pm via Zoom
Medway Urban Greenspaces Forum 