🏀 April Fit & Fed 2023
You guessed it, in April we had our Fit & Fed programme continue thanks to the support of Medway Go.
This time around we ran for four days, Monday to Thursday, for the 1st week of the Easter half term.
Despite the temperamental weather, over 55 young people joined us each day to be immersed in a world of sporting and creative activities provided by Nucleus Arts, Olympia Boxing, Sport On Your Doorstep, Street Games, etc.
Here’s a glimpse of the fun we got up to this time around!
🌳 Luton Road's Greening Continues
Our Big Local Plan over the last number of years has reaffirmed our commitment to improving air quality, biodiversity and sense of place through street tree planting.
You may recall in February 2022 we hit a mile stone of planting Luton Road’s first ever street tree at a very busy and complicated road junction. This February we blew this effort out of the water.
Despite running our busiest ever February Fit & Fed, on the two days that followed we planted a further 7 hardstanding trees running from the The Kabin to Christ Church, Luton.
This effort wouldn't have been possible without the support and generosity of Bell UK, Barcham Trees, Medway Council, Luton Primary School & countless others - teamwork makes the dream work.
Medway Eyes 👀
The eyes have landed in Luton, have you seen them?
Located behind Bowen Moto and towards Short Street Garage.
🎁 Pembroke Court Christmas party
On 6th December we were joined by many residents of Pembroke Court (an over 55+ retirement apartment block within our Big Local area), faces old and new, to host a festive party.
It was a full house for this celebration with food provided by Twice as Nice Catering, entertainment by Jonathan Ash & Mrs Baker and Christmas goodwill being exhibited by all those that attended.
Here's some of the fun we got up to!
🎄 Festive Fit & Fed
You guessed it, in December we had our 2nd festive Fit & Fed thanks to the support of Medway Go and another kind donation of food items from the Morrisons in Walderslade.
Using a similar format to our programme in October, we ran for three days in the lead-up to Christmas, though this time we welcomed back Mike our community chef who each day delivered a hot delicious nutritious lunch. Despite the wet weather and no access to the school field, it was our busiest Christmas period to date with over 50 young people joining us each day to be immersed in a world of sporting and creative activities provided by Nucleus Arts, Olympia Boxing, Sport On Your Doorstep, Street Games, etc.
We were also delighted to be joined by Luton’s very own Santa Claus for the last day to bring some festive joy.
Here’s a glimpse of the fun we got up to this time around!
Fit & Fed Summer 2022 ⛹️
Thanks to our partners and Medway Go, our Fit & Fed programme this summer was a huge success and one of our busiest ever! Our four weeks were jam packed with everything from paddle boarding to US Open-style tennis competition and even cake decorating for local young people. Read more
Rebirth of Chatham Carnival 🎭
Saturday 9th of July saw the long-waited return of the Chatham Carnival! More than 20 years in the making, we were really proud to be involved it was great to again get to speak to lots of people living in and beyond our Big Local Area.
Every Thursday in the run up to the main event, we engaged in creating carnival-themed banners, bunting and headdresses. We even created a large tree for the carnival where we would ask people to attach leaves to this tree with a message of what they liked in the area and wish to see more of.
It was a brilliant team effort, with the whole community coming together in this way. There was lots to do at this festival of fun, live music and activities for all the family – and best of all in this current cost of living crisis it was all free!
We really look forward to being involved again in next years Carnival and for many more years to come together and celebrate.
All aboard the Kentish Lady 🛥️
On the 6th July we embarked on a boat trip through Upper River Medway with a fantastic group of local residents from Pembroke Court and members of our wider patchwork group.
The day saw us leave Chatham via coach in the morning, to boarding the Kentish Lady in Maidstone where we motored along the beautiful River Medway for several hours.
There was a British staple for lunch, fish and chips, which one resident remarked it was the best fish and chips they've ever eaten.
May Fit & Fed 🎳
You guessed it, Fit & Fed was back in May/June half term.
The programme continued as it left off in Spring, two sessions a day over three days at Luton Primary School.
Over 60 young people each day were immersed into a world of sporting and creative activities provided by Nucleus Arts, Olympia Boxing, Sport On Your Doorstep, Street Games, etc. All topped off with a nutritious lunch.
We now begin preparations for our summer programme to ensure its a summer not to forget.
Here’s a glimpse of the fun we got up to this time around!
