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January 2019
General Gordon Memorial Service
All welcome to attend the annual service of remembrance for the Borough’s friend and benefactor.
Find out more »Twilight Market-Health & Well Being. Friday 25 January, 6-9pm
Kick start a new you this year with a wide range of health, nutrition, fitness and complementary therapies on offer to try all under one roof! Visitors will also have the chance to win some amazing prizes with our raffle. Free Entry! There will be lots of activities including: Smoothie bike – free create your own smoothie whilst you cycle Aurora spa Personal Skin care consultation – chance to win a voucher for a free 90 min massage and a…
Find out more »Cold War Bunker Tours
Gravesend's Cold War bunker is located within Woodlands park and was originally known as Civil Defence Region 6. The bunker was an underground command post, built in 1954, from which Gravesend's rescue and emergency services were to be co-ordinated in the event of a nuclear attack. Its 13 rooms contained power and ventilation plant, communications areas for the command staff and various dormitories. Refurbished and re-equipped to look as it was in the 1950s, the bunker gives the visitor the…
Find out more »Big Garden Birdwatch
Record the wildlife you see in your garden for 1 hour. Submit your results on the RSPB website and be part of the 2019 BGBW!
Find out more »Postcard Fair
Everyone is very welcome to North West Kent Postcard Club Postcard Fair. There will be dealers, displays, local books, refreshments and lots more. For more info: 01474 325507
Find out more »Ghost Stories – Tales of the Supernatural by The paper Cinema
LV21 is pleased to host this magical performance in Gravesend. Join the crew aboard for a wintry show for long, dark nights of ghostly tales brought to life through hand-drawn illustrations, masterful puppetry, cinematic projection and live music. Discover what happened when the Devil came to Cornwall, strange happenings in a bewitched house in Devon, ghostly apparitions in Shropshire and a headless rider in Savernake Forest, Wiltshire. Plus, more ghostly tales… Fascinating and imaginative storytellers, The Paper Cinema, create unique magical…
Find out more »February 2019
AGM and Cheese and Wine Function
Chalk Village Gardeners invite you to come to their AGM and Cheese and Wine function. Hear about the events from 2018 and the full plans for 2019. No need to book. Free local parking and a regular bus service to the Lion Garage and just a short walk. Raffle to help club funds. Why not bring a bloom for the free ‘Just for fun Best Bloom Competition’ small prize.
Find out more »Inside Out
Jackie Byrne and Fiona Spirals are pleased to offer FREE ‘Creative Art’ Workshops for 2019. Feel free to bring lunch.
Find out more »Cobham Landscape Detectives
All welcome to the lecture with Andrew Mayfield. Years membership - £12.00, for meetings and the latest copy of Historic Gravesham. For more information please contact Sandra Soder - 01474 363998
Find out more »Pocahontas: the real story without Disney
Join local historian Christoph Bull, for a talk at Reliance Fish Bar. Gravesend’s connections with the New World are many, but none as important or as misunderstood as Pocahontas. The event starts at 6pm for a fish and chip supper and hot drink, followed by the illustrated talk. Booking essential - Reliance Restaurant 01474 533593
Find out more »Chinese New Year 2019 Year of the Pig
Chinese New Year is the longest and most important celebration in the Chinese calendar. The Chinese year begins on 5th February 2019. Celebrations can normally last for up to two weeks. The Lion will be woken at 11am on Community Square, before receiving traditional Chinese leaves from the Mayor of Gravesham. the Lion will make its way across the square before moving into the Woodville where you are invited to join us for some traditional Chinese entertainment.
Find out more »Northfleet Guided Historical Tour – Ships, Cement & Socialists
Join Christoph Bull for a talk about Northfleet (if dry). Or Illustrated Talk ‘Secret History of Northfleet’ (if wet). Begins: 11am, War Memorial, The Hill, Northfleet (if dry) OR St Botolph’s Church, The Hill, Northfleet (if wet). The event is free but booking is required - Siobhan Schwartzberg 07597969498 or siobhanschwartzberg@hotmail.com If you think Northfleet is just a suburb of Gravesend with no history before cement - then think again!!
Find out more »The Mayor of Gravesham’s Charity Dinner
A Mayor’s charity fund raising event with music to suit all tastes. Tickets only £35.00 which includes: 3 course dinner, excellent entertainment and raffle. P{lease book by 2nd February 2019. Featuring Cameo Opera.
Find out more »The Good, the Bad & the Ugly
Nature conservationist Malcolm Jennings, gives an expert speaker talk on how to be a ‘green gardener’. But why should you bother? Malcolm will tell you what’s good, bad & ugly in your garden. For more information: 01474 363315 or 07770985965. Members: fee Non members: £3.50
Find out more »The Big Pet Event
A fabulous pet event is taking place at Gravesend Borough Market this February Half Term. There will be a market full of pet related stalls, you can take part in fun free activities and enjoy talks and advice from the animal experts. Includes: Pet Food, Pet Accessories, Pet Services, Expert Advice, Pet Health, Specialist Talks, Face Painting, Storytelling, Meet the Animals, Balloon Twisting, Vet School and lots more... Join the Big Pet Event Facebook page to find out all the…
Find out more »Cold War Bunker Tours
Gravesend's Cold War bunker is located within Woodlands park and was originally known as Civil Defence Region 6. The bunker was an underground command post, built in 1954, from which Gravesend's rescue and emergency services were to be co-ordinated in the event of a nuclear attack. Its 13 rooms contained power and ventilation plant, communications areas for the command staff and various dormitories. Refurbished and re-equipped to look as it was in the 1950s, the bunker gives the visitor the…
Find out more »Alice in Wonderland Workshop
Everybody is welcome to work on Absalom the Blue Caterpillar for display on World Book Day. Only £3.00 with free refreshments. Drop in, have fun and get creative!
Find out more »March 2019
Peril at Sea
New Touring Theatre Production Exploring Maritime History and Heritage “On stormy nights when wild north-westers rave, How proud a thing to fight with wind and wave!” – Arthur Hugh Clough Join us in the intimate setting aboard the historic lightship LV21 for an evocative evening of live theatre. The greatest storm in living memory blasts the English coast. Striving against the howling winds and pounding waves, a lonely boat struggles on. Those left behind wait impatiently, huddled together, isolated and unfamiliar.…
Find out more »Container Gardening with Vegetables
You are very welcome to a talk about ‘Container Gardening with Vegetables’ with the Chalk Village Gardeners Club. No need to book. Free parking. Includes refreshments.
Find out more »Inside Out
Jackie Byrne and Fiona Spirals are pleased to offer FREE ‘Creative Art’ Workshops for 2019. Feel free to bring lunch.
Find out more »Medieval Gravesend
All welcome to the lecture with Toni Mount. Years membership - £12.00, for meetings and the latest copy of Historic Gravesham. For more information please contact Sandra Soder - 01474 363998
Find out more »Plantlife’s Ranscombe Farm
Plantlife’s Ranscombe Farm Reserve, a green space open to the public, is a 620 acre botanical & wildlife treasure trove in the Medway Valley alongside Cobham Woods. Its warden Ben Sweeney gives an expert speaker talk on Plantlife’s work in speaking up for wild flowers, plants and fungi. Members - free Non members - £3.00
Find out more »Shorne Parish: Saints, Sinners and Scenery
Join local historian Christoph Bull, for a talk about the parish of Shorne, its history and folklore. The talk starts at 6pm for a fish and chip supper and hot drink, followed by the illustrated talk. Booking essential - Reliance Restaurant 01474 533593
Find out more »Cold War Bunker Tours
Gravesend's Cold War bunker is located within Woodlands park and was originally known as Civil Defence Region 6. The bunker was an underground command post, built in 1954, from which Gravesend's rescue and emergency services were to be co-ordinated in the event of a nuclear attack. Its 13 rooms contained power and ventilation plant, communications areas for the command staff and various dormitories. Refurbished and re-equipped to look as it was in the 1950s, the bunker gives the visitor the…
Find out more »Celebrate William Shakespear Day
Everybody is welcome to help create a sculpture to celebrate William Shakespear Day. Drop in, have fun and get creative! Only £3.00 with free refreshments.
Find out more »April 2019
Milton Chantry and New Tavern Fort
Milton Chantry has had many different uses and is one of a few surviving buildings of this type. It contains a number of well-preserved architectural features from the 14th to 19th centuries along with a variety of displays relating to the heritage of the Borough. Located close to the Thames, New Tavern Fort was designed to defend London against an enemy fleet. Experience life underground and follow in the steps of the Victorian artillery men. To fully experience these two sites,…
Find out more »Inside Out
Jackie Byrne and Fiona Spirals are pleased to offer FREE ‘Creative Art’ Workshops for 2019. Feel free to bring lunch.
Find out more »World War 1 Poets
All welcome to the lecture with Bob and Fern Ogley. Years membership - £12.00, for meetings and the latest copy of Historic Gravesham. For more information please contact Sandra Soder - 01474 363998
Find out more »Long Tail Cider Talk
Chalk Village Gardeners invite you to a talk by Mark Warnett, ‘Long Tail Cider’ - the story so far. Find out about the cider making process and the Long Tail history. Long Tail cider are based in Higham. No need to book. Free tea and coffee, free parking and a regular bus service to Lion Garage and just a short walk. Raffle to help club funds.
Find out more »Milton Chantry and new Tavern Fort
Milton Chantry has had many different uses and is one of a few surviving buildings of this type. It contains a number of well-preserved architectural features from the 14th to 19th centuries along with a variety of displays relating to the heritage of the Borough. Located close to the Thames, New Tavern Fort was designed to defend London against an enemy fleet. Experience life underground and follow in the steps of the Victorian artillery men. To fully experience these two sites,…
Find out more »Gad’s Hill Place Tour
Visit the former home of Charles Dickens, Gad’s Hill Place – his ‘Little Kentish Freehold’. When he was a boy Charles Dickens and his father took a walk through Kent. On Gravesend Road they passed a house called Gad’s Hill Place. Young Charles was impressed and bought the house in 1856. In this house he wrote his last four Novels, including Great Expectations and A Tale of Two Cities. He lived there until his death in 1870. Gad’s Hill is…
Find out more »Cold War Bunker Tours
Gravesend's Cold War bunker is located within Woodlands park and was originally known as Civil Defence Region 6. The bunker was an underground command post, built in 1954, from which Gravesend's rescue and emergency services were to be co-ordinated in the event of a nuclear attack. Its 13 rooms contained power and ventilation plant, communications areas for the command staff and various dormitories. Refurbished and re-equipped to look as it was in the 1950s, the bunker gives the visitor the…
Find out more »Milton Chantry and New tavern Fort
Milton Chantry has had many different uses and is one of a few surviving buildings of this type. It contains a number of well-preserved architectural features from the 14th to 19th centuries along with a variety of displays relating to the heritage of the Borough. Located close to the Thames, New Tavern Fort was designed to defend London against an enemy fleet. Experience life underground and follow in the steps of the Victorian artillery men. To fully experience these two sites,…
Find out more »Milton Chantry and New Tavern Fort
Milton Chantry has had many different uses and is one of a few surviving buildings of this type. It contains a number of well-preserved architectural features from the 14th to 19th centuries along with a variety of displays relating to the heritage of the Borough.Located close to the Thames, New Tavern Fort was designed to defend London against an enemy fleet. Experience life underground and follow in the steps of the Victorian artillery men. To fully experience these two sites, take…
Find out more »Milton Chantry and New Tavern Fort
Milton Chantry has had many different uses and is one of a few surviving buildings of this type. It contains a number of well-preserved architectural features from the 14th to 19th centuries along with a variety of displays relating to the heritage of the Borough. Located close to the Thames, New Tavern Fort was designed to defend London against an enemy fleet. Experience life underground and follow in the steps of the Victorian artillery men. To fully experience these two sites,…
Find out more »Celebrate William Shakespear day
Everybody is welcome to help create a sculpture to celebrate William Shakespear Day. Drop in, have fun and get creative! Only £3.00 with free refreshments.
Find out more »Gravesend: the day before yesterday
Join local historian Christoph Bull, for a talk at Reliance Fish Restaurant. How Gravesend has changed so much in our lifetime - this talk explores some of those alterations, good and bad. The talk starts at 6pm for a fish and chip supper and hot drink, followed by the illustrated talk. Booking essential - Reliance Restaurant 01474 533593
Find out more »May 2019
Milton Chantry and New Tavern Fort
Milton Chantry has had many different uses and is one of a few surviving buildings of this type. It contains a number of well-preserved architectural features from the 14th to 19th centuries along with a variety of displays relating to the heritage of the Borough. Located close to the Thames, New Tavern Fort was designed to defend London against an enemy fleet. Experience life underground and follow in the steps of the Victorian artillery men. To fully experience these two sites,…
Find out more »Milton Chantry and New Tavern Fort
Milton Chantry has had many different uses and is one of a few surviving buildings of this type. It contains a number of well-preserved architectural features from the 14th to 19th centuries along with a variety of displays relating to the heritage of the Borough.Located close to the Thames, New Tavern Fort was designed to defend London against an enemy fleet. Experience life underground and follow in the steps of the Victorian artillery men. To fully experience these two sites, take…
Find out more »The Story of English Country Cheese
Come along and listen to a talk with Derek March about ‘The Story of English Country Cheese’. Only £2.50 including refreshments - no need to book. Why not bring a bloom just for fun for the ‘Best Bloom Competition’ - Free to enter - small prize. Also, there is a raffle to help club funds. For more details please contact: 07740 775206
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