What's on in Hempstead

Kent, England

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From farmers' markets to craft fairs that'll actually have something you want to buy — Hempstead knows how to put on a do. We're talking proper local events here: quiz nights that get genuinely competitive, coffee mornings that serve actual decent coffee (not the instant stuff), and village fêtes that are surprisingly well organised. No stadium concerts or festivals that cost a week's wages, just the good stuff happening in village halls, community centres, and that one pub everyone knows about. We're here to make sure you don't miss any of it.

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In Our Own Time: Shared Reflections in Creativity and Wellbeing
Arts & CultureWellness & Wellbeing

In Our Own Time: Shared Reflections in Creativity and Wellbeing

This exhibition brings together artworks created within a Shaw Trust & Live Well Kent funded person-centred art as therapy programme that places process, presence, and personal rhythm at its core. Across a series of workshops in abstract drawing, painting, printmaking, and clay, participants engaged with materials as a means of exploration rather than mastery — allowing gesture, texture, and form to emerge through attentive experimentation. The title speaks to pace. In a culture often defined by urgency, productivity, and comparison, in our own time proposes an alternative tempo — one that honours the unfolding of insight, memory, emotion, and growth without pressure or predetermined outcome. Within the therapeutic space, creativity becomes less about achievement and more about attunement: to one’s inner landscape, to the tactile dialogue between hand and material, and to the subtle shifts that occur when expression is given room to breathe. The works presented here are not endpoints but traces of encounter — moments of reflection made visible. Some are bold and expansive; others quiet and restrained. Each carries the imprint of a process rooted in curiosity, vulnerability, and self-trust. Together, they form a collective testament to creativity as a restorative practice: one that allows individuals to move, pause, return, and begin again — always in their own time.

Fri 17 Apr10:00Sun Pier House(2.9mi)
via Sun Pier House
community
Community

DJ Tanya Foy

Live in our garden!

Fri 17 Apr19:00George Vaults(3.7mi)
via George Vaults
community
Community

DJ Coax

Live in our main bar!

Fri 17 Apr20:00George Vaults(3.7mi)
via George Vaults
Macbeth
Community

Macbeth

Spotted Macbeth on Spotlites Theatre's listings. We do the finding, they do the hosting. Team effort, really.

Sat 18 AprSpotlites Theatre(2.3mi)
via Spotlites TheatreLocal gem
Parish Walk – 18th April 2026Free! (worth double-checking)
Nature & OutdoorsCommunity

Parish Walk – 18th April 2026

by Parish Administrator · April 8, 2026

Sat 18 AprAll Saints Church(4.2mi)
via All Saints ChurchCurated
Café Open
Food & Drink

Café Open

Perched on the top floor of Sun Pier House, our café offers stunning panoramic views of the River Medway, stretching from Rochester Castle to Upnor Castle. This peaceful spot provides a welcome escape from the bustle of Chatham High Street and is the perfect place to soak up the atmosphere Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

Sat 18 Apr10:00Sun Pier House(2.9mi)
via Sun Pier House
POP at the Pier
Arts & Culture

POP at the Pier

This collaborative exhibition brings together the talented studio residents of Nucleus Arts. After Halpern POP hosted our residents in 2024, we’re delighted to return the favour. Discover a varied collection of ceramics, paintings and sculpture.

Sat 18 Apr10:00Sun Pier House(2.9mi)
via Sun Pier House
In Our Own Time: Shared Reflections in Creativity and Wellbeing
Arts & CultureWellness & Wellbeing

In Our Own Time: Shared Reflections in Creativity and Wellbeing

This exhibition brings together artworks created within a Shaw Trust & Live Well Kent funded person-centred art as therapy programme that places process, presence, and personal rhythm at its core. Across a series of workshops in abstract drawing, painting, printmaking, and clay, participants engaged with materials as a means of exploration rather than mastery — allowing gesture, texture, and form to emerge through attentive experimentation. The title speaks to pace. In a culture often defined by urgency, productivity, and comparison, in our own time proposes an alternative tempo — one that honours the unfolding of insight, memory, emotion, and growth without pressure or predetermined outcome. Within the therapeutic space, creativity becomes less about achievement and more about attunement: to one’s inner landscape, to the tactile dialogue between hand and material, and to the subtle shifts that occur when expression is given room to breathe. The works presented here are not endpoints but traces of encounter — moments of reflection made visible. Some are bold and expansive; others quiet and restrained. Each carries the imprint of a process rooted in curiosity, vulnerability, and self-trust. Together, they form a collective testament to creativity as a restorative practice: one that allows individuals to move, pause, return, and begin again — always in their own time.

Sat 18 Apr10:00Sun Pier House(2.9mi)
via Sun Pier House
Book Sale
CommunityMarkets & Fairs

Book Sale

St Nicholas Church is hosting and we're advertising. Book Sale — no spoilers, but their site has the full programme.

Sat 18 Apr10:00St Nicholas Church(4.3mi)
via St Nicholas ChurchCurated
Rumble Wrestling comes to Gillingham
Children & Family

Rumble Wrestling comes to Gillingham

Rumble Wrestling returns to Medway for the Easter show of 2026 early booking advised.

Sat 18 Apr13:30Medway Park Leisure Centre(2.8mi)
via Medway Park Leisure Centre
community
Community

DJ Pete Hanley

Live in our garden!

Sat 18 Apr19:00George Vaults(3.7mi)
via George Vaults
community
Community

DJ Petey Powers

Live in our main bar!

Sat 18 Apr20:00George Vaults(3.7mi)
via George Vaults
religion-spirituality
Religion & Spirituality

Church Service

<p>We are delighted to welcome to the Sanctuary the excellent Medium, Linda Waddoups, who is taking our church on Sunday 19th April 2026. We know that we...</p>\n

Sun 19 AprSanctuary of Healing(2.1mi)
via Sanctuary of HealingLocal gem
community
Community

Sunday Morning Celebration

Joining us for our Sunday Morning Celebration at St John's Chatham at 10:30am. Our weekly Sunday Morning Celebration last about hour and a half and contain an engaging mix of sung worship, prayer, Bible reading and talk. During school terms there is a children's group for primary school aged children and a youth group for young people in school years 7 to 10 apart from during our once a month All Age Celebration (the first Sunday of the month). There is also an area set aside for parents and carers with children under 5 years of age. Doors open at 10am and you will receive a very friendly welcome at the door. We also hope that you will be able to join us for refreshments after our Morning Celebration. For those who are not able to join us in the building our Sunday Morning Celebrations are live-streamed on our YouTube channel. If you would like to be sent the link to access this please email [](mailto:) or sign up to receive [our Weekly Update via email](https://stjohnschatham.churchsuite.com/embed/addressbook/form?preview=true).

Sun 19 Apr09:30St John's Church(2.7mi)
via St John's Church
community
Community

Medway Oaks

Run in partnership with Medway Centre of Mission, Medway Oaks takes place on Sunday afternoons from 2pm till 4pm. In the middle of the afternoon there is a short talk and time for sharing. Throughout the afternoon there is plenty of tea, coffee, sandwiches and biscuits available. Medway Oaks is "fun, friendly, everyone is welcome, and everyone is valued. Fun, Friendship, Food, and Jesus what more do we need." Please note that Medway Oaks is for adults only.

Sun 19 Apr13:00St John's Church(2.7mi)
via St John's Church
community
Community

Cheryl Soul

Performing live in our garden!

Sun 19 Apr13:30George Vaults(3.7mi)
via George Vaults
Zen Go Yoga
Sports & FitnessWellness & Wellbeing

Zen Go Yoga

Join Angela from Zen Go yoga for 3 different classes every Monday.

Mon 20 Apr09:15Sun Pier House(2.9mi)
via Sun Pier House
community
Community

OPEN Church

The St John's Chatham building is OPEN each Monday and Thursday from 12:30 to 2pm as a safe and welcoming place for prayer, good conversation and plenty of tea and coffee. Whether you'd like to pop in for 5 minutes of peace and quiet or to spend the whole time with us you are very welcome. There will be a small team on hand to welcome you and to talk or pray with if you would find this helpful. We look forward to welcoming you soon.

Mon 20 Apr11:30St John's Church(2.7mi)
via St John's Church
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