Past Events
Dead Hedging 10:00 - 28/04/2013
Meet at the Green Porch Close entrance, thick gloves advisable! Dead hedges are fence like structures made from dead wood and are great habitat for a ... read more »
Great Crested Newt Monitoring Workshop 14:00 - 17/03/2013
KRAG are pleased to offer this training course for those people specifically looking to get actively involved in amphibian surveys focusing on newts... read more »
Flux 10:00 - 02/03/2013
A stall in Market Square will showcase locally produced art and craft with live demonstrations. Performers will entice the gathering crowds&... read more »
Clay Day 11:00 - 23/02/2013
Get your hands dirty, make stuff, play, chat, tell the FrancisKnight girls what you would like to get involved with. Flamboyant ceramic artist Duncan ... read more »
The Trials & Tribulations of a Natural History Presenter by Mike Dilger 19:30 - 19/02/2013
Wildlife presenter and author Mike Dilger, presents an illuminating evening's talk on what it takes to make cheap and cheerful wildlife televisio... read more »
Hook Up - Part of Creative People and Places: Swale and Medway 11:00 - 17/02/2013
The crew will cast out their nets and hope to reel in a bumper catch of local people’s thoughts, ideas and suggestions. Drop in anytime to help ... read more »
Bike Ride - Pentagon Centre to Rochester 13:00 - 27/10/2012
As part of the Urban Fringes art project and the accompanying Journeys and Reflections around the edges of Medway and Swale, artist Jo Roberts leads t... read more »
Eau de Bordure - Essence testing 10:00 - 27/10/2012
As part of artists Jo Roberts and Stephen Turner's current 'Journey's & Relections around the edges of Medway & Swale' exhibition, the p... read more »
The Milton Creek Community Kite Fly-In 11:00 - 06/10/2012
Whether you're a beginner or an expert, come along and join in! Kent Kite Flyers will be demonstrating a variety of kites and offering kite flying t... read more »
Faverham Creek Trust - Barn Dance 20:00 - 22/09/2012
Support the trust and enjoy the sounds of the Faversham Steam Navigation Band. The evening includes a raffle with some fabulous prizes. Brin... read more »
RSPB Wildlife & Countryside Fair 11:00 - 09/09/2012
This year's free event celebrates the RSPB's Stepping Up For Nature campaign, with a welcome the return of their family orie... read more »
The Whitstable Symphony 10:00 - 01/09/2012
The Whitstable Symphony is a specially commissioned residency and new work by BJNilsen and Jon Wozencroft, in association with leading sonic and ... read more »
International Lighthouse & Lightship Weekend 10:30 - 18/08/2012
As part of International Lighthouse & Lightship Weekend, the LV21 is holding a number of events, from Morse Code workshops to helping make a fleet... read more »
The Milton Creek Bat Voyage 20:00 - 11/08/2012
Enjoy a evening at Milton Creek Country Park, exploring the world of bats. Experts from the Kent Bat Group be using specialist listening equ... read more »
ReAuthoring 11:00 - 09/08/2012
5 writers. 5 original works. 1Light Vessel. The five participating writers – Chris Tinniswood, Kay Syrad, Will Sutton, Rosa Ainley, and Sarah Bu... read more »
Curlews, Convicts and Contraband 10:30 - 28/07/2012
Join Little Owl Tours for a smuggling themed walk from the village of High Halstow across the marshes. Meet at 10.30am outside the village church... read more »
Whatever the Weather 10:00 - 15/07/2012
Join the RSPB for for this guided walk around the wonderful Cliffe Pools Reserve. Charges apply. Please telephone the RSPB on: 01634 222480 for f... read more »
Photographic Workshop 10:00 - 13/07/2012
Join Wildlife Photographer Robert Canis for this day's course at the RSPB's stunning Northward Reserve, near Cooling. Cost £69. For further info... read more »
Artists in the Woods Green Festival 10:00 - 08/07/2012
Fun for all the family from 10am until 4pm. Artists working, carving & drawing, poets, singers & musicians, picnic area, workshops, demonstrat... read more »
Summer Solstice Moth Magic 20:30 - 22/06/2012
Come and learn about the night flying moths of Milton Creek Country Park with expert moth trapping, identification and insight into the remarkable ada... read more »
Chicks at Sunset 19:00 - 06/06/2012
Join the RSPB for for this guided walk around the wonderful Elmley Reserve. Charges apply. Please telephone the RSPB on: 01634 222480 for further info... read more »
Evening Bat Walk 20:15 - 11/05/2012
Join Groundwork Kent & Medway for this nocturnal wander around Oare Gunpowder Works, looking for bats. Tel: 01322 384848 to book. Adults £4 ... read more »
The River Medway:Industry & Development 14:30 - 23/03/2012
Presented by Sandra Dunster and Andrew Hann. 2.30pm. Tickets £5 or £4 for Friends of Medway Archives. Tel: 01634 332714 to book... read more »
RYA Sea Survival Course 09:30 - 11/03/2012
Price: £120 - includes lunch, RYA book and certificate. For further information contact: Juliet Ward on 01634 407056 or Mike Goodwin o... read more »
Guided Canoe Paddle 12:00 - 10/03/2012
For more information on this free event, please visit www.discoveryourestuary.com/newsandevents/page.html... read more »
Beginners Birdwatching (Winter) - 11am until 3pm 11:00 - 25/02/2012
Have you always wanted to tell the difference between the birds found on the estuary or within the surrounding areas? This introductory course w... read more »
Winter Wildfowl and Raptors 11:00 - 12/02/2012
Join the RSPB (11am - 1pm) and find out more about the reserve's stunning Wildfowl and Raptors. Booking in advance is preferred (Tel: 01634 ... read more »
Winter Bird Cruise 11:00 - 11/12/2011
Join skipper Ray Wade aboard the 'Julie Sue', for this three hour cruise along the estuary, looking for waders roosting on the sea walls and marshes. ... read more »
Red Sails 13:00 - 07/12/2011
A film telling the story of Thames sailing barges which frequented the waters in and around Swale for generations, will be shown in Faversham ne... read more »
Sounding Lower Halstow 13:45 - 04/12/2011
Everyone is invited to join Jane Pitt for a sound mapping walk this Sunday 4th December, from 2-3pm. The walk is part of the artist's RO... read more »
Book Event - The Jottings of a Thames Estuary Ditch-Crawler 11:00 - 27/11/2011
Join author Nick Ardley aboard the Edith May barge, to celebrate the publication of his latest book 'The Jottings of a Thames estuary Ditch-Crawl... read more »
Get closer to Nature - Photography with Robert Canis 09:00 - 26/10/2011
Join photographer Robert Canis for 3 introductory workshops at Riverside Country Park. Workshop times - 9am - 11am, 11.30am - 1.30pm & 2pm - 4pm. ... read more »
Creative Writing Walk 10:00 - 22/10/2011
Join Carol Donaldson (BBC Travel Magazine's Wildlife Writer of the Year 2011), for this gentle walk around Oare Creek, taking inspiration from the sur... read more »
Sedimental - Family Workshop 13:30 - 15/10/2011
Join artist Jane Pitt to create and record a phonic sound collage and river map, taking sonic inspiration from the exhibition Sedimenta... read more »
Tower Open Day 11:00 - 24/09/2011
Experience fantastic views of the Medway Estuary from the top of St Margaret's Church in Rainham. Admission £1.... read more »
Bat Walk 18:30 - 16/09/2011
Suitable for all ages. For more information and to book a place, call Groundwork Kent & Medway on 01634 855166.... read more »
Will Adams Festival 2011 11:00 - 10/09/2011
Experience Japanese culture and traditions along with life in Tudor England, as part of this annual celebration of the life of Gillingham born Will Ad... read more »
The Riverside and other Green Spaces 14:15 - 06/08/2011
Join the City of Rochester Preservation Society, for a walk around the riverside regeneration area, Esplanade, Backfields and the Vines. Meet at the V... read more »
Kent's Coastal Week 10:00 - 23/10/2010
As part of Kent's Coastal Week, the MSEP has organised a number of events here at Riverside Country Park. Easy-peasy eels - Kites and colo... read more »
Will Adams Festival 11:00 - 11/09/2010
Travel with Gillingham-born explorer Will Adams through his time in Tudor England. Follow him across the seas of maritime England into early Japan, th... read more »
The River Medway 19:15 - 10/09/2010
The Gillingham and Rainham Local History Society, will be hosting a talk on the River Medway on Friday 10th September at the United Reform Church, Bal... read more »
Medway on Screen 11:00 - 20/07/2010
Screen Archive South East, with funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund, is leading an exciting new community history project about the ... read more »
Creative Coast 10:00 - 26/06/2010
Join the MSEP and the Historical Hillwalkers, for a creative walk around the wonderful reserve at Elmley, with fantastic views across the Sw... read more »
The Natural Navigator 11:00 - 12/06/2010
Join writer Tristan Gooley for this free talk about the art of natural navigation. With Tristan's help, learn why some trees grow the way they do and ... read more »
Bird Watching Cruise 13:00 - 18/04/2010
Join the skipper of the Julie-Sue, for a fantastic cruise looking out for nesting colonies of Terns and Gulls For further information, ple... read more »
Big Garden Birdwatch 30th - 31st January 2010 08:00 - 30/01/2010
If like the RSPB you love birds, then why not take part in the year's 'Big Garden Birdwatch'! It's fun, easy and plays an important role i... read more »
Winter Bird Watching Cruise - Sunday 24th January 2010 01:00 - 24/01/2010
Join skipper Ray Wade, for a leisurely 6 hour cruise around the River Medway. For further information telephone Ray on 01634 233957 or ... read more »
Fit as a Fiddle - Volunteer Taster Session 10:00 - 15/12/2009
As part of Age Concern's 'Fit as a Fiddle' programme, we are holding a number volunteer activities for those aged 50 and over. The next activity takes... read more »
Dickens' Country Christmas 09:00 - 06/12/2009
Join little Owl tours on a journey through the landscape that inspired Charles Dickens. Along the route we visit Gads Hill House, before enjoying the ... read more »
Proposed Biomass Power Plant - Public Exhibition 11:00 - 04/12/2009
Evonik New Energies UK Ltd together with Biomass Fuels Ltd, intend to form a joint venture to develop a Biomass Combined Heat and Power plant. The pro... read more »
River Clean Up 01:00 - 26/10/2009
As part of Kent's Coastal Week, we are looking for volunteers to help us clean up the foreshore around Riverside Country Park. If you would like to ge... read more »
Kent Goes Wild 10:30 - 26/09/2009
We will be part of Kent County Council's Coastal Team, at this year's 'Kent Goes Wild'. The event is from 10.30am until 4.30pm, Saturday 26th an... read more »
Photos and Footprints 14:00 - 19/07/2009
Join professional photographer Ed Thompson, for a free photographic workshop whilst walking around Leysdown. The event is part of the 'Vision of Leysd... read more »
Artists in the Woods 10:00 - 12/07/2009
Discover your inner artist, with this creative day out for all the family at the this wonderful country park. Admission free. For further information ... read more »
Family Cherry Picnic 14:00 - 05/07/2009
Join the Friends of the Vines for a family picnic in the historic Vines garden. kentish Cherries for sale, childrens activities, music, tombola and Mr... read more »
Birds and Beer - North Kent Walking Festival 10:00 - 06/06/2009
Join Kent's Coastal Officer Chris Drake, for this gentle walk exploring the area's stunning bird life. The walk will end with a visit to the Hart... read more »
Pirate Play Days 10:00 - 23/05/2009
Pirate Play days at the Historic Dockyard. Events include - treasure Trail, Puppet Shows, Treasure Trail, Arts & Crafts and much more. Saturday 23... read more »
Tidal Flow - a photographic exhibition 10:00 - 22/05/2009
A number of local photographers known collectively as 'Medway Eyes' present 'Tidal Flow', a stunning exhibition of images of the Medway and ... read more »
World Wetlands Day 2008 conference 01:00 - 10/02/2009
February 10th 2009 The World Wetlands Day 2009 conference is a great opportunity for the wetland community to learn about a range of the current ... read more »
The Orchard. 10:00 - 31/01/2009
The Orchard is the culmination of more than a year's work by Edwina Bridgeman. The exhibition focuses on the imagery, magic, songs and stories related... read more »
Your River 2008 photographic exhibition. 01:00 - 16/01/2009
The winning photographs from the Your River 2008 Photographic competition will be on display at Sessions House, from Monday 5th January to Friday 16th... read more »
Environmental Photographer of the Year 2008 Exhibition 10:00 - 15/01/2009
Photographs dealing with some of the most important issues of our time make up the Environmental Photographer of the Year 2008 Exhibition. The exhibit... read more »
Faversham Community Christmas Lights 01:00 - 06/01/2009
The ancient town of Faversham will be lit up with thousands of lights and shop front displays from 29th November until 6th January, thanks to Committe... read more »
Bird Quest 14:00 - 07/12/2008
Join the RSPB warden for a winter walk to see the bird life at Cliffe pools and a chance to improve your bird identification skills. Siutable for begi... read more »
Tree Dressing Day 10:00 - 07/12/2008
Come along and celebrate Tree Dressing Day with the Medway Swale Estuary Partnership. Make your own tree decorations and then hang them on the bare wi... read more »
Flooding: Emergency Resonse and Planning Conference. 01:00 - 04/12/2008
A CIWEM-CMS Conference: Flooding: Emergency Response and Planning Continuing Extreme Events and the Government’s Action Plan December 4th,... read more »
Sittingbourne and Swale West Area Forum 19:00 - 25/11/2008
The agenda will be available to view at www.swale.gov.uk/dso from Monday 17 November 2008. These meetings provide an opportunity for residents to disc... read more »
Butterfly and Orchid talk. 14:00 - 23/11/2008
An introduction to the butterflies and orchids that can be found on the chalk grassland in and around the Medway area. Learn about these rare and unus... read more »
Sailing Barges in their Heyday, a lecture by Tony Farnham 19:00 - 19/11/2008
A talk with slides is being given by Tony Farnham, in support of the Cambria Trust who are restoring the famous Thames Sailing Barge 'Cambria', with h... read more »
Winter Wildfowl and Waders 14:00 - 16/11/2008
See wintering wildfowl and waders at Elmley Marshes. Meet at the RSPB Kingshill Farm car park (OS grid, TQ939679). 2-4pm.... read more »
A River Through Time 10:00 - 11/11/2008
A photographic exhibition, celebrating the past and present on the River Medway. There will also be a rare opportunity to see a 1938 film chronicling ... read more »
Bird Quest 01:00 - 02/11/2008
Join the RSPB warden for a walk around Cliffe Pools to see the bird life and get a chance to improve your bird identification skills. From 10am til 2p... read more »
Creative Clay Creatures 10:00 - 01/11/2008
Two workshops for children, aged 5 plus, from10am-12pm and from 1pm-3pm. Book in advance with Medway Swale Estuary Partnership on 01634 337432. ... read more »
Whirlwind of Waders 10:00 - 30/10/2008
Thousands of redshanks, dunlins, grey plovers, teals and wigeons will be returning to this internationally important site this month to feed on t... read more »
A Creative Walk Around Conyer Creek and Orchards 12:15 - 25/10/2008
Join the Medway Swale Estuary Partnership for a 3.5 mile walk around Conyer Creek and Orchards. Bring your own paints, pencils, sketchbooks and camera... read more »
Recording the Saxon Shore Way 01:00 - 31/07/2008
Experienced artists from The Historical Hillwalkers were joined by members of the public as they hiked from Faversham to Whitstable, and created ... read more »
River 01:00 - 26/07/2008
Experienced artists were joined for a five mile walk and a variety of work was created in response to the River Medway, including writing, painting an... read more »
Steeplechase 09:00 - 25/06/2008
The second of MSEP's walks for the North Kent Walking Festival was well attended, with sixteen walkers enjoying a leisurely stroll along the Saxo... read more »
Two Creeks Walk 10:00 - 21/06/2008
As part of the North Kent Walking Festival, MSEP led a 6 mile walk around the tidal creeks of Faversham, starting at the Albion Tavern. ... read more »
River Clean Up 10:00 - 10/05/2008
MSEP organised a River Clean Up during low tide at four sites within the area on Saturday 10th May, as part of the Mission Medway clean up events... read more »
Cherry Blossom Picnic 12:00 - 28/04/2008
The Medway Swale Estuary Partnership and the RSPB celebrated this year's cherry blossom in Japanese style by hosting a picnic in the RSPB's traditiona... read more »
