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Adventure Golf with Rochester Bridge Trust

We are excited to be working in collaboration with Rochester Bridge Trust to bring their incredible Adventure Golf and education activities to St John's Chatham this summer. From Tuesday 28th July to Saturday 8th August* from 10am to 4pm the Adventure Golf will be available for free for all. *on Sunday 1st August the Adventure Golf will only be available for specific groups at specific times. If you need any more information please do get in touch using the [Contact Page](https://www.stjohnschatham.co.uk/contact/) of our website.

Tue 4 Aug10:00St John's Church(3.6mi)

via St John's Church

Community

Tuesday Evening Social Football

Join us on Tuesday evenings to enjoy playing some football with a great group of people and to demonstrate your faith within the context of building good friendships. All players are encouraged to contribute to the cost of the pitch where possible (but please don't let tight finances stop you from joining us). We have recently been required to chance venues with our new venue being The Garrison Grounds, Sally Port Gardens, Gillingham Kent, ME7 5BU

Tue 4 Aug19:30St John's Church(3.6mi)

via St John's Church

Community

Around £5

Flesh and Blood Armory Event – Classic Constructed

4 August 2026 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm Start Time 6:30PM, please arrive slightly earlier for registration. You can also Pre-register here: https://gem.fabtcg.com/gem/join/?query=omniscient-flounder Price: £5 / £2.50 Concession. Available in store only Format: Classic Constructed GEM packs to be given out subject to availability

Tue 4 Aug19:30Mug and Meeple Gamer Cafe(4.3mi)

via Mug and Meeple Gamer Cafe

Children & Family

Little Lambs Stay and Play

Little Lambs Stay and Play is a fun and interactive session for babies, toddlers and their carers, with Bible stories, songs, crafts, snacks and plenty of coffee (for the adults).

Wed 5 Aug10:00St John's Church(3.6mi)

via St John's Church

Children & Family

[X] Little Lambs Stay and Play

Little Lambs Stay and Play is a fun and interactive session for babies, toddlers and their carers, with Bible stories, songs, crafts, snacks and plenty of coffee (for the adults).

Wed 5 Aug10:00St John's Church(3.6mi)

via St John's Church

Community

Adventure Golf with Rochester Bridge Trust

Wed 5 Aug10:00St John's Church(3.6mi)

via St John's Church

Children & FamilyCommunity

Stay and Play

A space for under 5s and their parents/guardians. We offer support for unders 5s to develop through play, story time & song time. Capacity is limited to 20 children. Places are allocated on a first come first served basis. [WT Photo policy.doc](https://cdn.filestackcontent.com/fKy6m6zFSKqMd8E1VSIx) [WT use-of-photography-and-video-information-sheet-and-consent-form-for-parents-and-carers-updated-nov-2019.docx](https://cdn.filestackcontent.com/CWOOxfynQnSDDynggynX)

Wed 5 Aug10:30Wesleyan Chapel(3.2mi)

via Wesleyan Chapel

Community

Youth CONNECT

A brand new opportunity for 11 to 18 year olds to socialise and to grow in faith together. The first half of our time together is spent getting to know each other better, with lots of fun, free toast and hot chocolate - during the second half of the session we have a short time of worship and look at what it means to live as followers of Christ. If you need any more information please

Wed 5 Aug17:45Emmaus Christian Centre(3.8mi)

via Emmaus Christian Centre

Community

Adventure Golf with Rochester Bridge Trust

Thu 6 Aug10:00St John's Church(3.6mi)

via St John's Church

Community

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.

Thu 6 Aug11:00Sun Pier House(3.5mi)

via Sun Pier House

Community

Around £2.50

BIG DRAW little people 2026

BIG DRAW Little People 2026 BIG DRAW Little People returns this summer with four weeks of free family creativity at Sun Pier House. Inspired by the theme of Colour, children are invited to draw, create and experiment with a range of fun activities before seeing their artwork displayed in our Riverside Gallery exhibition. Thursdays Fridays & Saturdays Drop-in drawing sessions with free creative prompts and materials. Friday Workshops Book one of our artist-led workshops: 10.30am–12.00pm 1.30pm–3.00pm Tickets: £2.50 per child (all materials included). The café and gallery will be open throughout the day, so families can relax, explore the exhibition and enjoy refreshments while visiting. Suitable for all ages and abilities.

Thu 6 Aug11:00Sun Pier House(3.5mi)

via Sun Pier House

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.

Thu 6 Aug12:30St John's Church(3.6mi)

via St John's Church

Community

Around £8

Draw Manga with Nadia

Join local comic artist Nadia Perrotta for a relaxed monthly manga session in the Sun Pier House Café. Draw, chat, get inspired, and take a peek behind the scenes of Murphy’s Adventures, Nadia’s manga-influenced comic series. No teaching, just shared creativity. First Thursday of the month 4–6pm Sun Pier House Café £8 per session – All ages welcome

Thu 6 Aug17:00Sun Pier House(3.5mi)

via Sun Pier House

Likely freeTalks & Lectures

In conversation with... Rebecca Douglas: Photographer, Filmmaker, and President of the Board of Trustees at Whale Wise

Stories of the sea: encounters, conservation and connection Join photographer, filmmaker and ocean advocate Rebecca Douglas for a journey through some of the extraordinary stories that have unfolded through her lens around the shores of Kent, UK and Iceland. From rescuing an entangled humpback whale, humans and humpbacks singing together and encountering rarely seen Northern Bottlenose Whales, to snorkelling alongside seals, puffins and diving gannets, Rebecca shares the moments of wonder, curiosity and connection that have shaped her relationship with the sea. The talk will include the story behind her arresting Hanging Gannet photograph, placing second in the Conservation (Impact) category of Ocean Photographer of the Year 2024, alongside reflections on how powerful imagery can reveal both the beauty of our ocean and the challenges it faces. Blending personal encounters, conservation stories and award-winning photography, this is a celebration of the wildlife, wild places and unexpected moments that remind us why the ocean matters, and why she believes we are all ocean storytellers. Our talks are free to attend (you do not need a Dockyard admission ticket) but spaces are limited. Tickets must be booked in advance. About Rebecca Rebecca Douglas is a photographer, filmmaker and Official FUJIFILM X-Photographer whose work explores the connection between people, place and planet through stories from the wild edges of earth, sea and sky.

Thu 6 Aug18:30The Ropery(3.4mi)

via The Ropery

Community

Around £15

Lorcana Pack Rush & Club

6 August 2026 7:00 pm - 10:45 pm The Mug and Meeple Tickets can be purchased in store, on the day. We will have plenty of space for anyone who wants to play! Format: Pack Rush Price: £15 While the club is officially on from 7, Pack Rush will begin at 7:30, and we will run … Continue reading "Lorcana Pack Rush & Club"

Thu 6 Aug20:00Mug and Meeple Gamer Cafe(4.3mi)

via Mug and Meeple Gamer Cafe

Community

First Friday

Guild of the Blessed Sacrament

Fri 7 AugSt John The Evangelist RC Church(4.1mi)

via St John The Evangelist RC Church

Community

Adventure Golf with Rochester Bridge Trust

Fri 7 Aug10:00St John's Church(3.6mi)

via St John's Church

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