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
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).
Green Flag Awards 2019
Seven of Medway’s much-loved parks have been recognised by the Green Flag Award Scheme as among the best in the United Kingdom and around the world. Riverside Country Park in Rainham, Capstone Farm Country Park in Gillingham, Great Lines Heritage Park in Gillingham, The Vines in Rochester, Broomhill Park in Strood , Hillyfields Community Park … Continue reading Green Flag Awards 2019
Friends of the Esplanade – Open Meeting Tue 30 Jul 2019
Do you have an interest in the Esplanade? Please come along to a meeting to establish a Friends group on Tuesday 30th July 2019, 7:30-8:30pm at the King’s Head Hotel, Rochester High Street. Please download the below Flyer with full details. Friends Open Mtg Poster July 2019
