29th March 2020 How are you using our time in isolation? I can guarantee that across the country there are jobs being done which have not been looked at for a very long time. Those tidying and sorting jobs which we have been promising to get around to for months or perhaps even years. Well, … Continue reading Notes from an Urban Greenspace #3
Going outside whilst practicing Social Distancing
The good news is that outdoor activities and exercise, a proven mood-booster, should be safe if you maintain social distancing. We have been advised that we can get out for exercise once a day ….. well lets get going! Staying in is not good for our health so as long as we keep to the … Continue reading Going outside whilst practicing Social Distancing
Notes from an Urban Greenspace #2
Let’s collaborate! Whilst we are all staying at home, we can share notes and stories about our own greenspace – no matter how large or small.
Notes from an Urban Greenspace #1
Whilst we are all staying at home, we can share notes and stories about our own greenspace no matter how large or small.
MUGs and Coronavirus
Dear Friends, I am conscious that many of our Friends Groups will be unsure what to do about their events and activities over the coming months. On the one hand we want everyone to stay safe and on the other we know the value of our Friends groups and the important part they have to … Continue reading MUGs and Coronavirus
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Suspension of Activities in Medway Council Greenspaces – Updated Jun 2020
**Latest Government Advice on accessing green spaces safely** Dear Friends and volunteers, In line with recent government guidance and many other organisations across the country, Medway Council has taken the decision to request that all group activities or events organised by Friend’s or volunteers are postponed until further notice. We encourage groups to think about … Continue reading Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Suspension of Activities in Medway Council Greenspaces – Updated Jun 2020
Great British Spring Clean **POSTPONED**
Keep Britain Tidy have announced that, due to circumstances outside of their control and on recommendation from the government during the Covid-19 pandemic, the Great British Spring Clean event has now been postponed until September 2020. They encourage everyone who has organised an event to log on to their dashboard on the website and rearrange … Continue reading Great British Spring Clean **POSTPONED**
Gillingham Park Litter Pick – Sat 14 Mar 2020
Come and join our January Litter Pick - no experience necessary and all welcome! Meet at the Fireman's Memorial near the Park Ave/Seaton Rd entrance at 10:00. Please bring along garden gloves or similar. Litter Pickers and black sacks are provided. Please contact us on 07800 562452 if there any queries on the day.
Great British Spring Clean at Great Lines Heritage Park – Sat 21 Mar 2020 **POSTPONED**
Regrettably the Great British Spring Clean has been postponed until the autumn and Saturday's litter pick on the Great Lines has been cancelled for now. A new date will be announced later on in the summer. Friends of Great Lines Heritage Park will welcome volunteers for their next litter pick on Saturday 21 March. Meet at 10am at the Naval Memorial, by the Kings Bastion … Continue reading Great British Spring Clean at Great Lines Heritage Park – Sat 21 Mar 2020 **POSTPONED**
Engage to Change Event – 26th March 2020
The VCS Leaders Network are offering another valuable learning and networking event for the local voluntary and community groups and organisations. The theme of this event is ‘Engage to Change’ and addresses topics linked to the health and wellbeing of Medway residents and will be held at St George's Hotel, 7-8 New Road Avenue, Chatham, … Continue reading Engage to Change Event – 26th March 2020
Medway Urban Greenspaces Forum 