Celebrating culture, creativity and connection in the heart of Medway Saturday 8th August 2026 | 12pm to 5pm Royal Engineers Museum, Prince Arthur Rd, Gillingham, ME7 1UR | FREE ENTRY Something remarkable happens every summer in Gillingham. Strangers become neighbours, drumbeats cut through the air, and a street feels like a whole world. That is what Medway Culture Club’s Community Carnival has been since 2021, and this August we are doing it bigger, louder, and more joyfully

Medway Culture Club is proud to present The Art of Storytelling, an exciting and creative bag painting workshop for children aged 5–16. Taking place on Saturday 11th July at MidKent College, this engaging hands-on session combines art, culture and creativity, giving young people the opportunity to explore the power of storytelling through the rich history of Black art and the work of influential Black British artists. The workshop begins with an interactive introduction to Bl

Medway Culture Club is proud to present The Music of Windrush, an exciting and immersive steel pan workshop for children aged 5–16. Taking place on Saturday 13th June at MidKent College between 10:30–13:30, this vibrant hands-on session will introduce young participants to the joyful sounds, rhythms and cultural heritage of steel pan music while exploring the inspiring Windrush story and the lasting impact Caribbean communities have had on British culture. Delivered in partne