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.
