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GATHER & GROOVE

Bringing Lordswood a vibrant event designed to celebrate the joy of music, the power of community, and the thrill of movement.

SITTINGBOURNE’S STEAM RAILWAY

Writer in Residence – A Year-Long Commission!

GATHER & GROOVE

We’re bringing you two vibrant events designed to celebrate the joy of music, the power of community, and the thrill of movement.

HEARD

Your Voice Matters in Luton!

INVIGORATE! NEIGHBOURHOOD PROGRAMME

A programme taking place across three focused community areas: Luton, Brompton and Lordswood.

LUTON LIGHTS 2025

Luton’s very own magical, family-friendly light festival celebrating creativity, community, and wonder!

IMAGINATION SPACES…LUTON

Imagination Spaces… is a series of hands-on creative sessions with artists in a relaxed local space. Inspired by Luton for everyone in Luton.

Take On Me – Dante or Die’s 80s flashback in Hoo Sports Centre

TAKE ON ME , a show by theatre company Dante or Die, is set amongst the 1980s world of headbands and leg-warmers that digs below the surface of the luminous colours and fitness fads. Taking place after hours in your local leisure centre the audience are divided into small groups to be a fly on the […]

IMAGINATION SPACES…BROMPTON

A new free programme of creative arts and health in Brompton, Medway.
Join us on Wednesday afternoons for creative indoor and outdoor activities to help spark your imagination and boost your wellbeing.

ARTS AND HOMELESSNESS FORUM

With the support of Arts and Homelessness International and following their successful forum model, Medway has started its own Arts and Homelessness Forum.

INTERTIDAL ALLOTMENT

A long-term project by artist Andrew Merritt, creating a functional artwork and community allotment on the north coast of Sheppey.

THE LITTER SHOW LIVE!

Local eco artist Kieran Poole brings his Rubbish Snooker art to the Invicta Social Club in Chatham.

NATIONAL GALLERY ART ROAD TRIP

Celebrating 200 years of The National Gallery, The Art Road Trip is visiting 18 places across the UK. A mobile art

studio will bring free arts activities to the Isle of Sheppey.

LORDSWOOD DANCE DAY

Come and experience the magic of dance, whether you’re a seasoned dancer or a beginner looking to have fun.

DANTE OR DIE: KISS MARRY KILL

An electrifying and intimate story of forbidden love.

LUTON LIGHTS

Luton Lights explores local themes of mysticism, ancestry and hope.

REFRESH MEDWAY

As the regeneration of Medway continues, young people’s words have been unleashed to inspire a better tomorrow.

Make Waves – Creative Career Training Programme

Our Make Waves Creative Career Training Programme is for 18–25-year-olds in Medway who want to gain the skills, networks, and confidence to turn their ideas into reality and kickstart their creative career.

DISQUIET

A place for young people to connect with like-minded individuals, collaborate on projects, and push musical boundaries.

Medway Light Nights 2022

Xtina Lamb from INTRA Arts and Chris Reed from Big Fish Arts designed and created lanterns themed around ‘Home, Belonging, Love and Respect’ with..