Community Clubs & Resources
On this page, you will find the latest information from the Medway and Kent communities regarding clubs, activities and resources within your local area.
Bradfields Courses can be found via the following link - Bradfields Academy Parent and Carer Courses
MedwayGo - Medway Council are working with local organisations to offer children four weeks of fun this August.
The MedwayGo summer activity clubs are open to all; with free places for children in receipt of benefits-related free-school meals. Children will get to try out lots of fun activities, from sports and music to arts and cooking. A daily tasty and nourishing meal is also included. You will be able to book a place online from today.
From Monday 12th July, Please visit the following link for more information:
The BeYou Project - Porchlight - Porchlight is now running its BeYou project at Medway Youth Service centres. The project offers information, advice and support for LGBT+ young people aged 13-18 and offers weekly meetups at four Medway Youth Centres. These are safe spaces that anyone who thinks they might be LGBT+ can come along to. You can meet new people who share some of the same feelings and experiences as you, socialise and just hang out in a safe and non-judgemental setting. Sessions are running:
- Mondays - Parkwood Youth Centre, Deanwood Drive, Rainham - 4:30 to 6pm
- Tuesdays - Woodlands Youth Centre, Woodlands Road, Gillingham – 4:30 to 6pm
- Wednesdays – WREC Room, Pentagon - 3-5:30pm
- Thursdays – Strood Youth Centre, Montfort Road – 4:30-6pm
If young people are interested in joining they should email: beyou@porchlight.org.uk
Find out more by following this link: https://bit.ly/3dx27rJ
Medway Youth Summer Activities - Medway Council are offering summer activities for young people aged 8 to 18 (up to 25 for those with additional needs and disabilities).
There are limited spaces on all programmes, due to COVID-19. You must book online in advance and follow social distancing guidance.
Complete the form, via the link below to register your interest: https://www.medway.gov.uk/youthsummeractivities
Email youth.enquiries@medway.gov.uk if you have any questions.
Medway Community Courses - Medway Council have an extensive range of courses on offer. If you are interested then please follow this link for their courses: Current Courses
A Better Medway - A Better Medway have created an activity enrichment pack for families. Please download the document here: Download PDF
Supporting Separated Families Alliance: Kent - http://www.ssfak.org.uk/ - A website for families in Kent where relationships have broken down and separation is taking place.
SEND Online Safety Hub - NSPCC have has launched a new SEND online safety hub to help support parents and carers who have children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. The hub has a range of practical tips and advice on topics such as talking to people online and wellbeing. Visit their hub via this web link: https://www.net-aware.org.uk/send-online-safety-hub/
Autism Apprentice Information
Do you care for a young person with autism/ADHD? Do you feel isolated?
With thanks to funding received, Autism Apprentice Information are offering parents/carers a chance to meet others in Medway & Swale areas.
The sessions will be via Zoom over a 6 week period, maximum of 8 people in each group, with 2 family support workers. If you’d like to find out more or book a space, please contact us on:
info@autismapprentice.co.uk or Tel. 0300 011 0300
First come first served.
