In this week’s #OneMinuteMedway, Cllr Nina Gurung looks forward to the opening of The Strand Lido and talks about: 🐳 The new Splash Pad, with more than 30 sensor-activated water jets 🎾 The recently refurbished tennis courts For more information visit: https://t.co/Y63sQqPBWk

The show goes on for our major regeneration project to reopen Chatham's historic theatre. Following works to ensure the safety of the 125-year old building, we have appointed Thomas Sinden to carry out the improvements. https://t.co/uNCPmnm91L @Thomas_sinden #BrookTheatre

*An update on the future of the Brook Theatre* We’ve reached the next leg of the journey to a new and improved theatre. @Thomas_sinden has been appointed as principle contractor to take forward the multi-million pound refurbishment. 👇 https://t.co/ol3ZX797EO #BrookTheatre

A real privilege to cut the ribbon at official opening of the new Limehouse Landing & join @JetstreamTours passengers on the maiden voyage! Really enjoyable both for those who call Medway their home or those who are visiting. Book now https://t.co/mev491WxSR #ProudToBeMedway

From Glastonbury to Shepherd’s Bush Empire via Rochester Castle - very lucky to have seen Clem Burke drum live on several occasions - the epitome of rock and roll cool!

Let us strive to be the best version of humankind- Kind Humans. Celebrating #UnityInDiversity at the Medway @DialogueSociety Iftar #OneMedway

🍾 Exciting News! 🍾 The Huguenot Museum is delighted to announce that the loan of the magnificent #Lethieullier #Dolls’ #House has been extended until the end of 2026! Don’t miss this glimpse into #Georgian domestic life—plan your visit to the Huguenot Museum today!

“We are determined to back them” Culture Secretary @LisaNandy on @GMB this morning to discuss the government’s £270m boost for the arts and culture sector Find out what this means 👇 https://t.co/DNWihBOm3c

As I often say Medway has 63,000 amazing young people and it was a pleasure to hear from some of them at the Youth Speaks event. Congratulations to all who took part, teachers, family & friends who supported them, Victory for hosting and Rotary for organising. #ProudToBeMedway

Ticket update: Admission will be free for our upcoming game vs Hastings — we will be collecting donations on the gate for the Air Ambulance and showing our appreciation for the Paramedics and Ambulance service in recognition of the wonderful work they do. Please be generous ❤️

Simply out of this world! Mars: War and Peace has arrived at Rochester Cathedral. The unmissable artwork by Luke Jerram allows you to get up close to the Red Planet. Measuring 7 metres it features detailed NASA imagery of the Martian surface. https://t.co/VMqiKmEMRd

Happy Birthday Charles Dickens! In honour of his birthday we'd love to share this image which shows the Cathedral as Dickens might have recognised it. He was a regular visitor to Rochester Cathedral and used us for the inspiration for his final unfinished novel.

NEWS: Next week marks the start of Children's Mental Health Awareness week. We are proud to be supporting this week once again, and want to remind residents about the support on offer. To find out more, visit:

Tell us about your library! 📚 Dr Kathryn Peak is writing a brief history of libraries in the UK & wants to know why public libraries matter to you. This book is about telling the human story of libraries & that’s why we want your ideas, thoughts, and memories.

Medway Council DO NOT use QR codes for the payment of parking fees or for RingGo. If you see one do not scan it and do not click on any links QR codes are only used in ANPR car parks to register for Auto Pay or a taxi permit Report anything suspicious https://t.co/Ky9j0juTJ2

Great to be out on the #LabourDoorstep in Gillingham South chatting to local residents ahead of the by-election on 6th February. #ProudToBeMedway

In this week’s One Minute Medway, @MedwayLabour Cllr Nina Gurung @NGrg_humanity1 wishes everyone a Happy New Year and talks about: 🏃 How our sports centres can help with your New Year’s resolutions 🙌 The Try Dry app and Stop Smoking Service

Wishing everyone a Safe, Healthy and Happy New Year 2025! May empathy grow in all our hearts and minds, words and deeds, and may the new year bring lasting peace, understanding, unity, harmony and joy in every corner of the world.

Pleased to pop in to say thank you to absolute heroes Paul, Eddie & Louisa from the @MedwaySport team for staffing Strood Sports Centre this morning to make sure those who are still without water can have a shower today. The team are there today until midday. #ProudToBeMedway

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2025! (Card design: prominent Medway artist Jonathan Ash in aid of Wisdom Hospice Inspiration: iconic statue of Thomas Waghorn https://t.co/5gICNzC5pJ)