Recent rain has encouraged a wonderful crop of fungi to grow across our greenspaces: popping up in grassy areas, clinging to branches, and sprouting from dead treestumps. Autumn is a great time to take a closer look at some of the more curiously named mushrooms, which wouldn’t appear out of place in a spooky story. … Continue reading Magical Medway Mushrooms
‘Walk in the Park’ at Rochester Esplanade
Medway Council have just launched a brand new ‘Walk in the Park’ session down at Rochester Esplanade (by the Outdoor Gym equipment). The first session is 14th September at 11am and continues every Thursday from this date. Councillor Teresa Murray the new Portfolio holder for Public Health has volunteered to deliver this session along with some … Continue reading ‘Walk in the Park’ at Rochester Esplanade
Community Events in Aug 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.
MUGs Forum Meeting – Thu 14 Sep 2023 6pm-7pm
The next meeting of the Medway Urban Greenspaces Forum will take place at Rochester Cathedral Garden on Thursday 14th September 2023 from 6pm to 7pm. We will meet at the entrance to Kings Orchard, end of Minor Canon Row. Graham the head gardener has suggested that we might like to help collect apples from the … Continue reading MUGs Forum Meeting – Thu 14 Sep 2023 6pm-7pm
Medway’s greenspaces join in celebrations for Love Parks Week 2023
Several of Medway's local greenspaces will be among hundreds of parks across the country taking part in Love Parks Week 2023. The celebration will take place from 28 July to 6 August, bringing together local authorities, green space managers, landowners, residents and community organisations to celebrate and support our fantastic green spaces all across the … Continue reading Medway’s greenspaces join in celebrations for Love Parks Week 2023
Medway Urban Greenspaces Forum 