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Community

Around £8.00

MedFringe Awards 2026

The Awards ceremony for the MedFringe Awards 2026

Thu 23 Jul20:30Spotlites Theatre(1.3mi)

via Spotlites TheatreLocal gem

Community

Flower Group

St Margaret’s Church High Street Rainham Kent ME8 7JH Directions July 24, 2026 Every Week 9:30 am – 12:00 pm Flower Group Every Friday 9am – 12noon In church Related

Fri 24 Jul10:30St Margaret's Church, Rainham(4.8mi)

via St Margaret's Church, RainhamLocal gem

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.

Fri 24 Jul11:00Sun Pier House(0.7mi)

via Sun Pier House

Community

Spirit Investigation

Experienced guides will help you investigate the paranormal potential at Fort Amherst – with plenty of spooky stories of the unexplained happenings here.

Sat 25 JulLower Lines Community Park(1.4mi)

via Lower Lines Community ParkLocal gem

Community

Help Feed Those In Need

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Sat 25 JulNIGERIAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION KENT AND MEDWAY(2.8mi)

via NIGERIAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION KENT AND MEDWAYCurated

Community

Café Open

Sat 25 Jul11:00Sun Pier House(0.7mi)

via Sun Pier House

Live Music

Around £15.00

Karaoke

This was a very popular event last year and we are happy to repeat it. £15.00 per person, from 7.00pm to 9.00pm. it promises to be a wonderful evening. We are expecting a high demand so book early to avoid disappointment. Bring your own snacks and nibbles, a good selection of drinks available from the bar. Book through Pam Bathurst:- or by ‘

Sat 25 Jul20:00Medway Queen Paddle Steamer(2.3mi)

via Medway Queen Paddle SteamerLocal gem

Children & FamilyFestivals & EventsReligion & Spirituality

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 or sign up to receive [our Weekly Update via email](https://stjohnschatham.churchsuite.com/embed/addressbook/form?preview=true).

Sun 26 Jul10:30St John's Church(0.9mi)

via St John's Church

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 26 Jul14:00St John's Church(0.9mi)

via St John's Church

CommunityReligion & Spirituality

Zoom Fellowship

A space to drop in and out of for a Sunday evening chat. Zoom Bible study can be accessed from this , but chat also continues. Evening Prayer for those who wish to remain on the call takes ://wesleyschapel.churchsuite.com/events/pv0pbq88

Sun 26 Jul17:00Wesleyan Chapel(3.8mi)

via Wesleyan Chapel

Festivals & EventsReligion & Spirituality

Patronal Festival St James

Patronal festival held at St James, Elmers End, with The Bishop of Richborough as celebrant.

Sun 26 Jul18:00St Johns Church(2.7mi)

via St Johns ChurchCurated

Festivals & Events

Patronal Festival

Festival at St James, Elmers End

Sun 26 Jul18:00St Johns Church(2.7mi)

via St Johns ChurchCurated

Festivals & EventsReligion & Spirituality

Patronal Festival St James, Elmers End

A patronal festival service at St James, Elmers End, featuring the Bishop of Richborough.

Sun 26 Jul18:00St Johns Church(2.7mi)

via St Johns ChurchCurated

Community

Evening Quiet Service at St Peter's Church - Bredhurst

Evening Quiet Service at St Peter's Church - Bredhurst Occurring for 1 hour Venue St Peter’s at Bredhurst Address Hurstwood Road Bredhurst Gillingham, ME7 3JZ, United Kingdom 26th July at 6pm

Sun 26 Jul18:00St Matthew's Church(4.4mi)

via St Matthew's ChurchLocal gem

Community

Evening Quiet Service at St Peter's Church - Bredhurst

Evening Quiet Service at St Peter's Church - Bredhurst Occurring for 1 hour Venue St Peter’s at Bredhurst Address Hurstwood Road Bredhurst Gillingham, ME7 3JZ, United Kingdom 26th July at 6pm

Sun 26 Jul18:00St Pauls Church(4.8mi)

via St Pauls ChurchLocal gem

Community

DWELL

DWELL is our evening gathering held on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month, starting at 7:30pm and ending at around 9pm. DWELL is an informal opportunity to meet with God in worship and through His Word and to respond to His goodness creatively and passionately. Refreshments are available throughout the evening. We would love you to join us!

Sun 26 Jul19:30St John's Church(0.9mi)

via St John's Church

Theatre

Around £246.00

Play in a week - Summer 2026

A week long workshop creating a scripted play.

Mon 27 JulSpotlites Theatre(1.3mi)

via Spotlites TheatreLocal gem

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Venues with events near Rochester

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

St John's Church0.9 miles away St Johns Church2.7 miles away Sun Pier House0.7 miles away

More about Rochester

Kent, England

Rochester is in Kent, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as Bishop of Rochester and George Vaults, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Rochester events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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