Some recent work and an example of ‘what I do’ – Ben Cameron
The Rochester Film Society invite you to join us for the next screening at the new Rochester Picture Palace, Corn Exchange Rochester. This week showing – ‘A Hijacking’ –
The crew of a Danish cargo ship is hijacked by Somali pirates who proceed to engage in escalating negotiations with authorities in Copenhagen.
Director: Tobias Lindholm
Stars: Pilou Asbæk, Søren Malling, Dar Salim
We advise booking your ticket in advance through our website as the last two shows have sold out!
For booking information visit http://www.rochesterfilmsociety.co.uk
The Rochester Film Society invite you to our next Thursday night screening at the Odeon Chatham – ‘Before Midnight’ –
We meet Jesse and Celine nine years on in Greece. Almost two decades have passed since their first meeting on that train bound for Vienna.
Director: Richard Linklater
Stars: Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy
Students can enjoy 2 for 1 on their ticket by showing a valid student card at the box office.
If you have been to the Odeon in the 6 days prior to our event you can also recieve 2 for 1 by showing the ticket from that film at the box office.
For more screenings and booking information visit our website at http://www.rochesterfilmsociety.co.uk
The Rochester Film Society invite you to this weeks Thursday night Odeon screening of – Rush –
Director: Ron Howard
Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Daniel Bruhl, Olivia Wilde, Natalie Dormer
Synopsis: A biography of Austrian Formula 1 champion driver Niki Lauda and the 1976 crash that almost claimed his life. Mere weeks after the accident, he got behind the wheel to challenge his British rival, James Hunt.
Introduction to the film followed by a discussion over a drink
Students can enjoy 2 for 1 on their ticket when showing a valid student card at the box office.
If you have been to the odeon in the 6 days prior to our event you can also recieve 2 for 1 for our screening by showing the tickets from that film at the box office.
For more events and booking information visit our website http://www.rochesterfilmsociety.co.uk
The Rochester Film Society are very proud and excited to invite you to the debut screening at the all new Rochester Picture Palace.
Located at the Corn Exchange Princess Hall, Rochester High Street, it was the sight of the first cinema on the high street in 1910 – also called the Picture Palace. It hasn’t been used as a cinema in 80 years.
We will be showing – Renoir –
We advise booking tickets in advance to avoid disappointment – for all prices and booking information visit our website
http://www.rochesterfilmsociety.co.uk
Showing this week with the RFS at the Chatham Odeon – ‘About Time’ –
Director: Richard Curtis
Cast: Rachael McAdams, Bill Nighy
Synopsis: At the age of 21, Tim discovers he can travel in time and change what happens and has happened in his own life. His decision to make his world a better place by getting a girlfriend turns out not to be as easy as you might think.
Introduction to the film followed by a discussion over a drink
Students can enjoy 2 for 1 on their ticket to our screenings when showing a valid student card at the box office – this makes one ticket just £3.25!
If you have been to the odeon in the 6 days prior to our screening and show the ticket from that film at the box office you can also receive 2 for 1 on your ticket to our event.
For more information and booking details visit http://www.rochesterfilmsociety.co.uk
As a change from our previously advertised screening this week of ‘About Time’ we now have ‘Prisoners’
When Keller Dover’s daughter and her friend go missing, he takes matters into his own hands as the police pursue multiple leads and the pressure mounts. But just how far will this desperate father go to protect his family?
Director: Denis Villeneuve
Stars: Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Viola Davis
Students can enjoy 2 for 1 on their tickets when showing a valid student card at the box office.
If you have been to the Odeon in the 6 days prior to our screening and show the tickets from that film at the box office you too can enjoy 2 for 1 on your ticket for our event.
For more on our screenings and booking information visit http://www.rochesterfilmsociety.co.uk
Exciting site specific performances, plays, workshops and more are among the literary inspired events taking place in October, under the Other Worlds, Other Voices banner for the Rochester Literature Festival.
To attend the following events book your place at Eventbrite
3RD OCTOBER: NATIONAL POETRY DAYPOETRYMON AND MAGGIE HARRIS FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH 7.30pm Rochester Library Book on 01634 337799 FREE
5TH OCTOBER POETRY WORKSHOP WITH MAGGIE HARRIS 10am Strood Library Book on 01634 337799 FREE
5TH OCTOBER: A NIGHT AT THE THEATRE ‘BANG UP’ BY SARAH HEHIR & 17PERCENT PRESENTS ‘SHE WRITES: WHAT’S THROUGH THE DOOR’. 7pm, Rochester Visitor Centre Auditorium £6
6TH OCTOBER THE SKYWATCHER INVESTIGATION Buy tickets here 2pm, Rochester High Street £6
7TH OCTOBER PLAY: WRITE 8pm, The Good Intent FREE
8TH OCTOBER CITY WITHOUT A HEAD8pm, Ye Arrow FREE
10TH OCTOBER WRITE AROUND TOWN11am, Rochester Town Centre FREE
12TH OCTOBER POTLATCH 11am, coFWD £3
12TH OCTOBER FROM SORCERY TO STARSHIPS 2pm, coFWD £3
12TH OCTOBER THE HERO’S JOURNEY – A CALL TO ADVENTURE 7.30pm, Gordon House Hotel £5
13TH OCTOBER ALICE 2pm, Royal Function Rooms, Billabong Club entrance. £3
Some events are free but require booking, and some attract a small fee and also require booking. Ticket availability on the day will be subject to venue space.
Modify a Corset the Steampunk Way
Sunday 6th October 2013
10.30 – 4.30pm
161, Rochester High Street ME2 4TH
http://goo.gl/maps/a2R2d
Brought to you by Great Kentspectations
the Kent Steampunk group
A practical course suitable for beginners who may know how to sew but have no costume corset-making experience, to those who wear their corsets on the outside and want to modify one they have purchased. Women and men are welcome, all ages down to 15 years. Here you will investigate corset design and construction, and get yourself measured, (noone else will get to see your measurements). You can design your own or modify an existing corset.
Each participant will have their own reason for coming and we hope that you will leave overflowing with ideas as to how you can make and modify your own corset in a unique fashion. Everyone is welcome: you do not have to be a steampunk.
If you already have a corset please bring that along. If you have any old or historical corsets we would love to see them. Please do not purchase anything before talking to the course tutor. She will give you guidance on where to go and what materials are the most suitable for your own design. Please download the separate ‘What to Bring’ page from: http://greatkentspectations.co.uk/.
Tea and cake will be provided; bring or buy your own lunch.
The course will take place on the first floor of the building. If you cannot manage stairs please note this on your booking form (at least 5 days notice to enable access to be arranged).
161 High Street is at the railway station end of the High Street. It used to be a bank and still looks like one. There is a large sign outside. http://goo.gl/maps/a2R2d There are many car-parks within a short walking distance and Rochester train station is a few minutes walk away.
Applications will be accepted, with £5 non-returnable deposit, after 14th August. Complete payment on the day (total cost including deposit £20).
Frances is the course organiser. She has been making and wearing authentic-style outfits for more years than she wishes made public and has over 20 years experience of giving costume talks and workshops to the public. She will bring a selection of original and reproduction corsets from Victorian times (1860’s) to the early 20th century. There will be pictures, slides, patterns, discussions and practical work tailored to suit each individual.
Please ask in advance if you have any questions. Contact Frances:
GKcorsetcourse@gmail.com or via:
http://greatkentspectations.co.uk/.
Showing this week with RFS is – ‘Diana’ –
Director: Oliver Hirschbiegel
Cast: Naomi Watts
Synopsis: During the last two years of her life, Princess Diana embarks on a final rite of passage: a secret love affair with Pakistani heart surgeon Hasnat Khan.
Introduction to the film followed by a discussion over a drink
If you are a student and show a valid student card at the box office you can enjoy a 2 for 1 offer making one ticket just £3.25!
If you have been to the odeon in the 6 days prior to our screening and show the tickets for that film at the box office, you can also receive 2 for 1 when attending our event.
Visit our website for further screenings and booking information – http://www.rochesterfilmsociety.co.uk
Please support the Medway Messenger’s charity of the year.
For one night only, The Medway Little Theatre in Rochester will be donating all the proceeds from its production of Tennessee Williams’ A Streetcar Named Desire to The Oliver Fisher Special Care Baby Trust.
The money raised will help pay for life-saving equipment, including ventilators, incubators and cot-side monitoring systems. The trust also provides travel expenses to help parents visit their babies every day.
Described as one of America’s greatest plays, A Streetcar Named Desire offers an insight into the troubled world of Blanche DuBois who visits her pregnant sister Stella in New Orleans, only to stir up endless trouble between Stella and husband Stanley.
But when Blanche meets Stanley’s good friend Mitch, she has the opportunity to put her chequered past, which includes exile from Louisiana after seducing a 17-year-old boy while teaching English, behind her.
The charity night is on Tuesday October 1, curtain up at 7.30pm. Tickets £10.
The Medway Little Theatre is in Rochester High Street (opposite the railway station). There will be a raffle and bar on the night.
Tickets are £10.
Call Jenni Horn on 01634 227803 or email jhorn@thekmgroup.co.uk for tickets.
Come down to Nucleus Cafe Chatham on Sat 28 Sept for live music and comedy plus dance flash mob and retro games, all in support of Amnesty International. Starts 7:30pm.
You are invited to the next screening with the Rochester Film Society at the Odeon Chatham – Pedro Almodovars new film ‘I’m So Excited’
Director: Pedro Almodovar
Cast: Antonio Banderas, Penelope Cruz, Paz Vega
Synopsis: When it appears as though the end is in sight, the pilots, flight crew, and passengers of a plane heading to Mexico City look to forget the anguish of the moment and face the greatest danger, which we carry within ourselves.
Introduction to the film followed by a discussion over a drink
Students can enjoy 2 for 1 on their tickets for our Thursday events by showing a valid student card at the box office. Making one ticket just £3.25!
If you have been to the odeon in the 6 days prior to our Thursday screening and show the tickets from that film at the box office you can also get 2 for 1 on your ticket for RFS.
The Rochester Film Society invite you to our screening this Thursday, 7.45pm at the Chatham Odeon of – ‘Promised Land’ –
Director: Gus Van Sant
Cast: Matt Damon, Frances McDormond
Synopsis: A salesman for a natural gas company experiences life-changing events after arriving in a small town, where his corporation wants to tap into the available resources.
Introduction to the film followed by a discussion over a drink.
Students showing a valid student card when buying their ticket can enjoy a 2for 1 deal – making one ticket just £3.25!
Alternatively if you have visited the odeon in the week before the RFS screening and show your ticket from that film at the box office you can also receive 2 for 1 on your ticket.
Be sure to visit our website for more information at http://www.rochesterfilmsociety.co.uk
Shot from MiLK HaRE
As part of the Medway Visions film festival Creatabot brings you a collection of locally created short animation films, along with a few from further afield for inspiration.
FREE – But donations appreciated.
Location – 161 High Street, Rochester, ME1 1EH
Time 2pm
If you would like to come please email me on natasha@creatabot.co.uk letting me know how many of you will be coming.
Short Films From:
Emma Windsor
With a passion for the Gothic, the macabre and the downright odd, Emma Windsor specialises in stop-motion, embracing many techniques including pixilation and timelapse. Hailing from Gillingham, she studied for a masters degree in Time Based Media at the Kent Institute of Art & Design, Maidstone where she locked herself in a dark room for a year and began her journey into the weird and wonderful world of stop-frame. She collaborates with many other local artists to produce work under the umbrella of ‘White Rabbit Animation’ and can often be seen (but not heard) ferreting through the Kent countryside, armed with only a camera and audio recorder.
The work of Mark Bell is born out of intrigue.
Amongst other things this intrigue has led Mark to scan his own face to the point of hospitalisation, chase projections of Betty Page whilst dressed in a white spandex zentai suit, insert as many pieces of raw spaghetti into his beard as possible whilst hovering over a pan of boiling water, print out a photograph of his own teeth to scale to see what they would look like in his mouth, and shave his face whilst covered in duct tape in an attempt to turn his beard inside out.
Along the way Mark has racked up an international screening history, several awards and numerous injuries.
Darren Turner/Uglyboy London
Uglyboy London are a creative trio formed from uni days way back in 2003. Since then, as a collective and as individuals, they have worked extensively within the areas of illustration, advertising and moving image.
The video for Conquer the World stems from the song’s solid continuous beat. That really stuck in their minds, so from there they created an infinite shot – no cuts, just continuous scrolling through ever changing environments. They wanted to create something that was really rich so that each time you watched it you’d spot something new…
Jack Stevenson
Jack is 23 years old currently living in Rochester, Kent; Originally from Whitstable and schooling in Canterbury.
he has come from an art orientated background, having studied media in GCSE, BTEC and Degree levels. Even at primary level, he was experimenting with various art forms.
He never gave up on the passion of being an artist and has recently finished a 3 year long course at UCA in Rochester. He took his skill set to new heights when on the BA Hons degree course in CG Arts and Animation.
Jack says:
“I also met some amazing people in Medway, all with so much talent and enthusiasm for Art.
Since graduating I have been freelancing as an artist for various clients including Madame Tussauds in London.
I continued to be a resident of Medway because I love simply love the atmosphere! The local musicians, artists, entertainment organisers and of course history of the towns make Medway an inspirational place to be.”
http://www.jackstevenson.co.uk/
AND an international short film to be revealed on the day!
Surprises!
🙂
Please note, our venue (http://coFWD.org/) is a very old bank building that is being slowly shaped by a community of individuals for long-term Community Interest. Sadly the startup project is in its infancy and being run on limited funds so the building currently has some accessibility issues. If you have specific access or disability requirements and would like to participate in an event or activity please let us know at least 5 days before the event date so that we can do our utmost to resolve any potential problems to accommodate.
Using a fusion of genres, always with a surreal slant, the artist addresses the abhorrent elitism and pomposity that perpetrates the high end of the Art World, with ridicule and humour David attempts to bridge the divide.
Bastian Contrarian presents Art in Rure, the first in a series of exhibitions that will be held at John Lewis Solihull from 12th September until the 31st August 2014.
In collaboration with John Lewis Solihull and Solihull Fairtrade, Art in Rure will be showcasing an eclectic selection of original, contemporary oil paintings, acrylics, etchings, wood cuts, silkscreen prints, photography, sculpture and video art by established and emerging artists from the UK, Europe and the United States.
The show, which will be held in the John Lewis Place to Eat and various other locations in the store, will feature works by James Callaghan, Elena Cecchinato, Wendy Cook, Jan Gay, Paula Hamilton, Paul Jordan, Angus Kaye, Nick Logan, Alessio Mancino, Roy Meats, Kathryn Pettit, Alan Ranger, Julie Robertson, Barbara Shackley, Mark Skirving, Tim Southall and Mark Tilley.
The video works include ‘Unbelongings’, by London-based Gulab Chaggar; the award-winning ‘Bottle’, by Kirsten Lepore, and ‘Returning to Eve’, by contemporary dance artist and choreographer, Amy-Louise Watson.
Managing Director of John Lewis, Julie Blake said: “This is an exciting exhibition and we are delighted to help showcase these talented artists. Supporting our local communities is absolutely key to John Lewis, and this is a great way of not only doing that but also giving our customers an extra special experience when they come into our shop”.
All the art works on display are available for sale and a part of the profits will be donated to Solihull Fairtrade, a group that promotes fair-trade products and ethical trading throughout the borough, and Northleigh House School, in Hatton, which provides educational facilities and support to secondary school children who have been victims of bullying.

The inauguration, which will be officially opened by the Mayor of Solihull, will be held on Thursday, 12th

September 2013 from 5.30-7.30 pm.
This event is the launch of the Art in Rure Fest, scheduled to take place throughout Solihull during the school summer holidays of 2014.
Inspiration Art, consists of 6 artists and photographers based in Gravesham, whose range covers abstract, symbolic, surrealistic and minimalist works. The members of the group: Tony Stanley, Vlada Predelina, Sheila Kaur, Fiona Higgins, Generoso Napoliello and Madhu Kans, collectively and individually have exhibited at a number of locations within Gravesham, Dartford, Medway, Birmingham, London and internationally including Italy and Canada. The August exhibition, The Collection, will contain a collation of new and previous works shown over the past two years, including pieces from their most recent exhibit Maya.
A new film festival is taking place in Medway between the 7th and 12th September.
Medway Visions will promote independent filmmaking with a big emphasis placed on local upcoming filmmakers who have produced a short film or music video that needs to be seen!
The film festival is a new venture by Rochester filmmaker Mr Young, himself a indie filmmaker who has seen his short films and his debut feature film screened at festivals around the world and broadcast on television.
The festival, however, takes a unique collaborative approach with a whole host of Medway arts providers taking control of a screening or series of screenings:
Medway Eyes – Music Videos
Creatabot – Independent features and short animated films
Rochester Film Society – Independent features
Sun Pier House – Short films and guest directors
TEA Medway – Experimental film
To enter your short film please email mryoung@themoontheeye.co.uk
Medway Visions Independent Film Festival 2013 7th-14th September
Full Programme
Saturday 7th September
Event: ‘Shaking the Sky…’ a new film by Mr Young
A special film release event. The new short film from Mr Young is expected to be a further glimpse into his surreal, dreamlike world view and is going to be released in a very unusual way. See http://www.facebook.com/mryoungfilmmaker for more details. (Presented by The Moon The Eye)
Venue: All over Medway
Time: All daySaturday 7th September :
Event: Music Videos by Stuart Turner & Flat Earth Society
Showcasing their brand new album release. The band commissioned a number of local filmmakers to produce films for all of their songs for their new album. This will be followed by a blistering live performance by Stuart Turner & the Flat Earth Society. Supporting films and live performances TBA. (Presented by Medway Eyes)
Venue: Nags Head Pub, Nags Head Lane, Rochester.
Time: 7.30pm
FREE ENTRYSunday 8th September :
Event: Animated Shorts.
A selection of local and international animation short films. (Presented by Creatabot)
Venue: CoFWD, 161 High Street, Rochester.
Time: 2pm
FREE ENTRYSunday 8th September :
Event: Short films by local filmmakers plus Q & A and screening with indie filmmaker Paul Williams.
A selection of short films but up and coming local filmmakers. Paul Williams concludes the evening with a Q & A and a screening of his horror comedy short ‘The Furred Man’ which was screened on Channel 4 in 2012. (Presented by The Moon The Eye, Sun Pier House and Sunrise Community Solutions)
Venue: Sun Pier House, Sun Wharf , Chatham. Time: 7pm
FREE ENTRYThursday 12th September :
Event: Otherness: Forty Five Days on the Isle of Beauty.
A documentary by David Wise. Filmmaker David Wise documents life on a remote Island in the Medway Estuary. (Presented by Creatabot)
Venue: Gillingham Library, High Street , Gillingham. Time: 7.30pm
FREE ENTRYFriday 13th September
Event: Judex, Director: Georges Franju, starring: Channing Pollock, Francine Berge, Edith Scob
Synopsis: Faceraux, an unscrupulous banker, receives a threatening note, signed by ‘Judex’, demanding that he pay back the people he has swindled.
Film introduction and post-screening discussion, hosted by Nick Walker. (Presented by Rochester Film Society)
Venue: Nucleus Gallery, 75 Rochester High Street. Time: 6pm
FREE ENTRY but please email to confirm your place: nickwalker62@yahoo.co.ukSaturday 14th September
Event: La Notte, Director: Michelangelo Antonioni, Starring: Marcello Mastroianni, Jeanne Moreau, Monica Vitti
Synopsis: A day in the life of an unfaithful married couple and their steadily deteriorating relationship.
Film introduction and post-screening discussion, hosted by Nick Walker. (Presented by Rochester Film Society)
Venue: Nucleus Gallery, 75 Rochester High Street. Time: 6pm
FREE ENTRY but please email to confirm your place: nickwalker62@yahoo.co.uk
A film documenting the experiences of an artist living on Darnet Island for 6 weeks last summer is being screened at Gillingham library on the 12th of September as part of the Medway Visions film festival.
Otherness; Forty Five Days on the Isle of Beauty, shows the life David Wise lived during 6 weeks camping on Darnet Island in the Medway Estuary. David lived partly off the food he found there and recorded life with a variety of means including a pinhole camera made from driftwood.
The film is a great way to see parts of Medway that most of us have never seen, and learn more about the nature around us that often goes un-noticed.
The free screening will take place on the 12th of September at 7.30pm and will be followed by a questions and answers session with David Wise. At the screening David will also be launching his complimenting book which will be on sale at £15 which includes a £5 discount.
People can book by calling the library on 01634 337799 or email chatham.library@medway.gov.uk with the reference “45 Days Of Beauty”.
The Rochester Film Society invite you to join us for our screening of ‘Midnight’s Children’ at the Chatham Odeon this Thursday 7.45pm.
Film introduction and post-screening discussion over a drink, hosted by festival programmer and film writer Nick Walker
Students with a current student card can take advantage of the 2 for 1 student ticket offer for RFS screenings = £3.50 each!
Anyone producing their cinema ticket from the last 6 days can receive the 2 for 1 adult ticket offer for the RFS screening that week
Director: Deepa Mehta
Starring: Satya Bhabha, Shahana Goswami, Rajat Kapoor
Synopsis: Adapted from Salman Rushdie’s novel about a pair of children, born within moments of India gaining independence from Britain, growing up in the country that is nothing like their parent’s generation.
The idea is simple. Homespun is a collaboration between a handful of Medway promoters to bring you a packed weekend of the best music they can find in their favourite places.
http://homespunmedway.com
http://www.facebook.com/homespunmedway
All gigs are free entry unless otherwise stated.
For up to the minute timings and to help you plan your day’s itinerary, have a look at our
THE BARGE (EVENING)
DAVE READ (THE CLAIM) – STUART TURNER – DIDI BERGMAN – JOHN FORRESTER
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NAGS HEAD (EVENING)
LEN PRICE3 – THE A-LINES – BROKEN BANJO – JOE MAGEE
THE CROWN (EVENING – £5 adv)
MAKER – THE PARADE – FIRST SIGN OF LIGHT – DEAD BEARS
See facebook event page for ticket details
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GUILDHALL MUSEUM (1pm)
EAGLE TAVERN (2pm to 7pm)
BLACK LION COURTIERS – TAPE ERROR – THE FLYING ISAACS – THE TONICS–DREDGERMEN
THE GRANVILLE ARMS (2pm to 7pm)
BEN JONES – NATALIE EVANS – STANLEY KNIFE – CHRIS HEARSEY – FEROCIOUS LOPEZ –MELINDA ORTNER
YE ARROW (2pm to 7pm)
THE FLOWING – GLENN BARNES – ANDY WHITE – ROGER MEAN – LUNA LACUNA with poetry from CLAIR MEYRICK
SINGAPORA LOUNGE (1pm till 11pm)
HONEY RIDE ME A GOAT – ICE, SEA, DEAD PEOPLE – PITY PARTY – FRAU POUCH –PHILTRUM – USA NAILS – ZOMBIE MET GIRL – SEAN BEAN DEATH SCENE – THE SANS PAREIL – PUNCHING SWANS – THAT MASSIVE BEREAVEMENT – WHITEDEVILWHITEDEVIL– KLL RPNZL – THE REACTOR CORE IS SPLENDID
NAGS HEAD (4pm to 11pm)
CRYBABY SPECIAL – BALANCE LOST – THE ONLY SUN – ROKOKO – THE CHAUNDELIERS – CHRIS ALLEN – DIDI BERGMAN – JACK CADE – REAVSEY– more tbc
GORDON HOUSE HOTEL (7pm to 11pm) – £5 adv – SOLD OUT
THE CLAIM – THEATRE ROYAL – THE LOVE FAMILY plus Vic Templar (DJ)
BILLABONG CLUB (7.30pm to 11pm- £7.50 adv)
It’s simple…
If you love retro gaming or just want to relive those lost nostalgic years make sure you attend Retro’Spect5
(and please raid your lofts and bring your consoles with you!)
This is Retrospects fifth event, and it’s solely about playing. If you fancy spinning through Sonic, bouncing and bashing your way through Mario or just saving the world from the Mad Bomber please come and take part in this retro event.
Retro’Spect Kent Facebook group was set up with the aim of getting like minded people together to play RETRO games the way they was meant to be played, socially.
This event is held in collaboration with Retro’Spect Kent.
Natasha Steer from Creatabot is DBS (formerly called CRB) certified, but we advise parents stay in the building with their children as the event gets pretty busy!
THE THEME IS – NINTENDO!
BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL – ENTRY WILL BE REFUSED WITHOUT A TICKET
Please note, our venue is a very old bank building that is being slowly shaped by a community of individuals for long-term Community Interest. Sadly the startup project is in its infancy and being run on limited funds so the building currently has some accessibility issues. If you have specific access or disability requirements and would like to participate in an event or activity please let us know at least 5 days before the event date so that we can do our utmost to resolve any potential problems to accommodate.
The Rochester Film Society once again invite you to our weekly Thursday night screening at the Chatham Odeon. This week we have – ‘Now You See Me’ – at the later time of 8pm.
Film introduction and post-screening discussion over a drink, hosted by festival programmer and film writer Nick Walker
Students with a current student card can take advantage of the 2 for 1 student ticket offer for RFS screenings = £3.50 each!
Anyone producing their cinema ticket from the last 6 days can receive the 2 for 1 adult ticket offer for the RFS screening that week
Director: Louis Leterrier
Starring: Mark Ruffalo, Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, Isla Fisher, Melanie Laurent
Synopsis: An FBI agent and an Interpol detective track a team of illusionists who pull off bank heists during their performances and reward their audiences with the money.
Albatross Avenue Underpass is getting a facelift!
A new community art project will design and create a mural for the underpass beneath the M2 which leads from Albatross Avenue (near Knights Place Rec) to Ranscombe Farm Reserve.
You can work with Artists from Positive Arts to help design the mural – and to help paint it too!
Free community painting days with the artists:
Join us at the underpass on
26th, 29th, 30th, 31st July & 1st, 2nd August – 12noon to 5pmCelebrate with us on the last day of painting: Friday 9th August, 4-6pm
Ranscombe Farm Reserve
Unit 37, Medway Space Business Centre, Knight Road, Strood, Kent ME2 2BF
Tel: 01634 292062
email: ranscombe@plantlife.org.uk
Another recent project carried out by positive Arts.
Click image to download
More than 200 artists across 32 venues will be opening their doors this July as part of the Medway Open Studios & Arts Festival. Spread across Lower Higham, Rochester, Chatham and Gillingham, the annual Festival is the largest art trail of its kind in the area.
Founder and Festival Director, Heather Burgess, is thrilled by the speed the Festival is growing. “I started the Festival because I wanted to reach out to the non-arts community and promote the huge creative bustle in Medway. The best feedback is often by long-time Medway residents, who have discovered new opportunities, made friends in their local community and learnt about facilities they never knew existed- right on their doorstep.”
To provide a taster of what to expect from the open studio artists three Festival exhibitions are planned. Work by participants from across the Festival will be on display in The Deaf Cat Gallery & Café, Walderslade Library and Lordswood Library throughout July. If you like what you see, you can then visit the artist during their open studios for more.
The Festival runs from Saturday 13 to Sunday 21 July 2013
The CreataboX art vending machine will also be around during the festival – it will be located at Sun Pier apart from on the 14th July when it will be at the Rochester Literature Festival Summer Garden Party – at the Good Intent pub in Rochester. Also on the 20th and 21st July it will be at Ridley Road.
1) Fiona Spirals
The Crow’s Nest, 4 Hope Terrace, Church Street, Lower Higham, ME3 7LH
As an artist, I started 20 years ago, writing poetry about the North Kent Marshes. Now I work in paint, mixed media, collage, and photography, exploring the immense but subtle power of this space.
Open: Sat 13th 10am – 4pm, Mon 15th 3pm – 6pm, Tues 16th 3pm – 6pm, Wed 17th 3pm – 6pm, Thurs 18th 3pm – 6pm, Fri 19th 3pm – 6pm, Sat 10am – 4pm
2) Simon Mills
10 Borstal Street, Rochester, ME1 3AH
I am a landscape artist working in oils, my subjects range from London at night, the Dockyard and the Medway Valley
Open: Sat 13 10am – 6pm, Sun 14 10am – 6pm, Sat 20 10am – 6pm, Sun 21 10am – 6pm
3) Sir Joseph Williamson’s Mathematical School
Maidstone Road, Rochester, ME1 3EL
www.sirjosephwilliamson.medway.sch.uk
An exhibition of GCSE and A-Level work produced by current artists and photographers
Open: Tues 16 5pm – 7pm
4) The Ridley Road Group
1 Ridley Road, Rochester, ME1 1UL
A truly diverse collective of artist makers at the home of the Hazelnut Press, showing Beverley Bunn’s glass art; Carol Norton’s silver, resin jewellery & ceramics; Dolly Dewberry’s plump cushions and soft furnishings; Heather Haythornthwaite’s etchings, linocuts and watercolours, together with enigmatic haunting pieces by Malcolm Attryde
Exhibiting artists; Heather Haythornthwaite, Beverley Bunn, Carol Norton, Dolly Dewbury, Malcolm Attryde
Open: Sat 13 12pm – 5pm, Sun 14 12pm – 5pm, Wed 17 4pm – 7pm, Thurs 18 4pm – 7pm, Friday 4pm – 7pm, Sat 20 12 – 5pm, Sat 21 12 – 5pm
5) The Hazelnut Press
1 Ridley Road, Rochester, ME1 1UL
Come and see this open access fine art printing studio at work with intaglio and relief printmaking happening, and great inky prints to buy.
Open: Sat 13 12pm – 5pm, Sun 14 12pm – 5pm, Sat 20 12pm – 5pm, Sun 21 12pm – 5pm,
6) Richard Reader
3 Ridley Road, Rochester, ME1 1UL
www.richardreaderphotography.co.uk
Photographs of dereliction & decay, landscapes (urban & rural), architecture and abstracts
Open: Thurs 6pm – 9pm, Friday 6pm – 9pm, Saturday 20th 10am – 7pm, Sunday 21st 10am – 7pm,
7) Nikki Price
27 Ridley Road, Rochester, ME1 1UL
www.nikkipricephotography.wordpress.com
Freedom of the Nude – a selection of portraits exploring ourselves without barriers!
Open: Sat 13th 12pm – 5pm, Sun 14th 12pm – 5pm, Fri 5pm – 7pm, Sat 20th 12pm – 5pm, Sun 21st 12pm – 5pm,
8) Oooo Handbags
28 Langdon Road, Rochester, ME1 1UN
I make unique, individually crafted handbags, make-up bags and purses from unusual fabrics with interesting linings
Open: Sat 13th 11am – 5pm, Sun 14th 11am – 5pm, Wed 4pm – 7pm, Thurs 4pm – 7pm, Fri 4pm – 7pm, Sat 20th 11am – 5pm, Sun 11am – 5pm,
9) Bernard Allum
Delta Studio, St. Margaret’s Mews, Rochester, ME1 1TLJ
Small worlds and large vistas. Objet d’art and paintings
Open: Sat 13th 12 – 5:30pm, Sun 14th 12 – 5:30pm, Wed 17th 4pm – 8pm, Thurs 18th 4pm – 8pm, Fri 19th 2pm – 6pm, Sat 20th 12 – 5:30pm, Sun 21st 12 – 5:30pm
10) Rochester Cathedral
The Precinct, Rochester, ME1 1SX
Showing a bronze tactile plate of the Cathedral fresco for the sight impaired, made by Wendy Daws. PLEASE DO TOUCH! Meet the artist, Wendy in her studio (Listing No.20) and learn about the process of making the tactile fresco)
Open daily from 07:30 to 18:00 (17:00 on Saturdays). Access may be restricted during services.
Wheelchair access through the North Door
11) Fraser Peek
Downstairs in the Singapora Lounge, 51 High Street, Rochester, ME1 1LN
Art that slaps you in the face with its simple beauty or symbolic reference, provoking some kind of awareness or emotion
Open: Sat 13 11am – 6pm, Sun 14 11am – 8pm, Mon – Fri 11am – 8pm, Sat 20 11am – 6pm
12) Nucleus Arts, Rochester
Nucleus Gallery, 75 High Street, Rochester, ME1 1LX
A not-for-profit retail venue promoting the creative arts in Kent. We offer local artists, jewellers, photographers, designers, writers and musicians a platform to sell their creations. Come along and look around at the wonderful talent on your doorstep.
Open: Monday – Saturday 10am – 5pm, Sunday 11am – 5pm
13) The Rochester Film Society, screening of Sunrise
Nucleus Gallery, 75 High Street, Rochester, ME1 1LX
www.facebook.com/rochesterfilmsociety
Screening of ‘Sunrise’, FW Murnau’s classic 1927 tale of a married farmer who falls under the spell of a slatternly woman from the city, who tries to convince him to drown his wife.
Followed by a discussion over a drink. Please bring drinks and nibbles.
Sun 21 July doors open 7:30pm, film starts 8pm.
Booking Information: Free to attend. Limited places available, email nickwalker62@yahoo.co.uk to reserve place
14) The Deaf Cat Cafe & Gallery
83 High Street, Rochester, ME1 1LX
A festival exhibition, showcasing work by various artists taking part in the festival, offering a teaser of what to expect from each venue
Exhibition dates – Monday 1 July – Sunday 28 July.
Opening hours: Monday – Saturday 9am – 5pm, Sunday 10am – 5pm
Wheelchair accessible
15) The Medway Poetry Group
Rochester Visitors Centre, 95 High Street, Rochester, ME1 1LX
Encouraging and promoting poetry to all ages. Reading light hearted and romantic poetry. Book at least a week in advance if you would like to read at the event
Open: Sat 20, event starts at 1:45pm. Entry fee- Adults £1; Students and Children 50p. Pay on the door
Wheelchair accessible via lift
16) The Rochester Literature Festival Garden Party
The Good Intent pub, John Street, Rochester, ME1 1YL
Join us for a delightful cultural mix of open mic opportunities, storytelling and a special Seasonally Effected session. For more details visit the website. FREE!
Open: Sun 14, 12noon – 4pm
17) Medway Adult Education Centre
Eastgate, Rochester, ME1 1EW
The adult education centre opens up with free art show by students and tutors
Open: Mon – Fri 10am – 8pm
18) Ben Cameron
‘Above the butcher’ 177a High Street, Rochester, ME1 1EH
My work ranges from doodles to highly detailed illustrations. I’ll be exhibiting new artwork as well as selling cards, printed bags and hand drawn pictures.
Open: Sat 13th 10am- 5pm, Sun 14th 10am – 5pm, Mon 15th 2pm – 6pm, Thurs 18th 2pm – 6pm, Fri 19th 2pm – 6pm, Sat 20th 10am – 5pm, Sun 21st 10am – 5pm
19) The Rochester Independent College
254 St. Margaret’s Banks, High Street, Rochester, ME1 1HY
An exhibition of work from GCSE and A Level students studying fine art, graphics, photography, textiles & 3D.
Open: Mon 15 10am – 1pm, Tues 16 10am – 1pm, Wed 17 10am – 1pm, Thurs 18 10am – 1pm, Fri 19 10am – 1pm
20) Wendy Daws
The Tack Room, Hulkes Lane, Rochester, ME1 1EE
I have made a tactile version of the Rochester Cathedral fresco by Sergei Fyodorov. PLEASE DO TOUCH.
Open: Sat 13 11am – 6pm, Sun 14 11am – 5pm, Thurs 18 11am – 5pm, Fri 19 11am – 5pm, Sat 20 11am – 6pm, Sun 21 11am – 5pm
20) Jane Pitt
The Tack Room, Hulkes Lane, Rochester, ME1 1EE
Jane Pitt creates participatory and interactive works. She is motivated by the desire to create experiences for a broad range of people; through workshops, live events, commissions and self-initiated projects.
Open: Sat 20 10am – 6pm, Sun 21 10am – 6pm, Meet her at the Tack Room for a short festival exclusive INTRA SOUND WALK at 2pm on Sat 20/Sun 21 July
21) Café Moroc
357 High Street, Rochester, ME1 1DA
www.cafemoroc.co.uk Cafe Moroc will host an exhibition of work by users of the Coal Shed Press, a fine art printmaking studio (located just behind the cafe). Rest your feet between venues and all festival visitors can enjoy 10% off during the festival (please show your festival guide and talk with the staff before ordering).Open Monday to Saturday 10am – 4pm. Evening dining Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7pm – 11pm
22) Ciaran McKay
Scullery Studios, rear of 376 High Street (behind Café Moroc), Rochester, ME1 1DA
Ciaran McKay’s interior wood products are about making the most of the trees that have already been cut down and creating luxurious hand crafted items that are not only decorative, with their striking palette, but functional as well.
Open: Sat 13th 10am – 4:30pm, Sun 14th 10am – 4:30pm, Mon 15th 10am – 4:30pm, Tues 16th 10am – 4:30pm, Wed 17th 10am – 4:30pm, Thurs 10am – 4:30pm, Fri 19th 10am – 4:30pm, Sat 20th 10am – 4:30pm, Sun 10am – 4:30pm
23) The Coalshed Press
Unit 1 Boundary Wharf, rear of 375 High Street (behind Café Moroc), Rochester, ME1 1DA
Screen prints, etchings, wood and lino-cuts. Love printmaking? So do we. Workshops, demo’s and prints for sale
Open: Sat 13th 11am – 6pm, Sun 14th 11am – 6pm, Wed 11am – 6pm, Thurs 5pm – 9pm, Fri 5pm – 9pm, Sat 20th 11am – 6pm, Sun 21st 11am – 6pm,
24) Printed Wonders
Unit 2 Boundary Wharf, rear of 375 High Street (behind Café Moroc), Rochester, ME1 1DA
Xtina Lamb’s screen printing, Gocco & textiles studio. Prints, bags & illustrated bunting. Free drop-in print activities
Open: Sat 13th 11am – 6pm, Sun 14th 11am – 6pm, Wed 5pm – 9pm, Thurs 5pm – 9pm, Fri 5pm- 9pm, Sat 20th 11am – 6pm, Sun 21st 11am – 6pm,
Wheelchair accessible
25) The Sun Pier Artists
Sun Pier House, Sun Wharf, Medway Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4HF
Sun Pier Artists currently consists of six artists exploring through different means and practices, from fascinating glass objects to jewellery, paintings and installations.
Resident artists: Lucea Campbell, Wendy Smith, Rosie Melville, Chris Thomson, Rossi Ignatova, Louise Nevett
Open: Sat 13 July – 11am – 6pm, Sun 14 July – 11am – 6pm, Fri 19 July – 4pm – 8pm, Sat 20 July 11am – 6pm, Sun 21 July – 11am – 6pm
26) Makers Market
Sun Pier House, Sun Wharf, Medway Street, Chatham, ME4 4HF
Open: Sat 13 11am – 6pm, Sun 14 11am – 6pm, Sat 20 11am – 6pm, Sun 21 11am – 6pm,
Featured stallholders-
Lianne Williams
Portraiture and fashion illustrations created in colour pencil, graphite, watercolour and embellishments
Exhibiting: Sat 13 11am – 6pm, Sun 14 11am – 6pm, Sat 20 11am – 6pm, Sun 21 11am – 6pm,
Ctrl Alt Defeat Clothing
We’ll be selling our latest line of ‘Geek-Chic’ apparel, as well as promoting our custom garment printing services.
Exhibiting: Sat 13 11am – 6pm, Sun 14 11am – 6pm,
Icon Theatre Creatives
Icon Theatre Creatives are a group of stunning individual artists specialising in a variety of art forms.
Exhibiting: Sat 13 11am – 6pm, Sun 14 11am – 6pm,
Graham Lock
Traditional watercolours and oils – many subjects. Also icons, prints and cards.
Exhibiting: Sun 14 July 11am – 6pm, Sat 20 July 11am – 6pm
Light in my Art
I produce handcrafted/ painted acrylic and glassware related to light. Glass painting workshops throughout the day (window stickers)
Exhibiting: Sat 20 11am – 6pm, Sun 21 11am – 6pm
bunted! Bespoke bunting
Bunted is a specialist bespoke bunting company founded by two sass-tastic Aussie expats. Bunted! Hand make their bunting from new and up-cycled fabrics
Exhibiting: Sat 20 11am – 6pm, Sun 21 11am – 6pm
Gloria & Mabel
Handmade home-wares, including personalised cushions, doorstops, noticeboards and more. Custom orders taken.
Exhibiting: Sat 13 11am – 6pm, Sun 14 11am – 6pm, Sat 20 11am – 6pm, Sun 21 11am – 6pm,
27) The West End Studios
Entrance via The Health House (opposite Argos), 116 High Street, Chatham, ME4 4BY
West End Studios is an artist’s collective made up of fine artists, a street artist and a furniture up-cycler.
Resident artists: Laura Murphy, John Robinson, Sarah Wright, Winifred Baker, Christine Hall, Miqui Art by 1STOP, Ann Welch, Richard Curtis
Open: Sat 13 10am – 5pm, Tues 16 10am – 5pm, Thurs 18 10am – 5pm, Sat 20 10am – 5pm
28) Nucleus Resident Artists
Nucleus Arts Centre, 272 High Street, Chatham, ME4 4BP
www.facebook.com/NucleusArtists
35 Artists showing original works of Arts and Crafts. Resident artists work showcased in the on-site gallery. Affordable Art Scheme available on all gallery and studio sales. Café Nucleus will be open, serving a variety of delicious food and drink.
Resident artists; Donna Chapman, Holly Aird, Anne Taylor, Chris Van Beck, Jon Gubbay, Obi, Arteeest eX, Maggie Osborn, Natalie Sampson, Giedrem, Peter Reeds, Deborah Saunders, Marissa Mardon, Tina Kean, Christopher Sacre, Sarah Langstone, Sian Bostwick Jewellery, Angie Berkley and Milo Andreas.
Open: Sat 13 10am – 6pm, Sun 14 10am – 6pm, Sat 20 10am – 6pm, Sun 21 10am – 6pm
Partial wheelchair access – Access to ground floor studios, Nucleus Gallery and Café Nucleus
29) Chiron Mottram
17 Castlemaine Ave, Gillingham, ME7 2QA
www.sites.google.com/site/chispaintings/
Small oil paintings based on landscapes with a minimal aspect
Open: Sat 13 11am – 4pm, Wed 17 11am – 2pm, Thurs 18 11am – 2pm, Fri 19 11am – 2pm, Sat 20 11am – 5pm, Sun 21 11am – 5pm
30) Artists in Arms
The Hastings Arms, 18 Lower Rainham Road, Gillingham, ME7 2YD
Whet your artistic appetite in an 18th Century pub – Relax – Enjoy the art – Have a pint too!
Exhibiting artists: Zee Fincham, Racel Elizabeth Howett, Alan Deacon
Open: Sat 13 12 – 6pm, Mon 15 12 – 6pm, Tues 16 12 – 6pm, Wed 17 12 – 6pm, Thurs 18 12 – 6pm, Fri 19 12 – 6pm, Sat 20 12 – 6pm
31) Walderslade Library
Walderslade Village Library, Walderslade Centre, Walderslade Road, ME5 9LR
A festival exhibition, showcasing work by various artists taking part in the festival, offering a teaser of what to expect from each venue
Exhibition dates: Tues 2nd July – Tues 30th July
Opening hours: Every Tues 9am-6pm, Wed 2pm-6pm, Thurs 2pm-6pm, Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 10am-4pm
32) Lordswood Library
Lordswood Library, Kestrel Road, Lordswood, Chatham, ME5 8TH
A festival exhibition, showcasing work by various artists taking part in the festival, offering a teaser of what to expect from each venue
Exhibition dates – Mon 1st July- Sun 28th July
Opening hours: Every Mon 9am – 5pm, Tues 2pm – 5pm, Thurs 9am – 5pm, Fri 2pm- 5pm, Sat 10am – 4pm
Wheelchair accessible
THE EXHIBITION DATES
The Deaf Cat Café & Gallery
83 High Street, Rochester, ME1 1LX
Exhibition dates – Mon 1st July – Sun 28th July
Opening hours: Mon – Sat 9am – 5pm, Sun 10am – 5pm
Wheelchair accessible
Walderslade Library
Walderslade Village Library, Walderslade Centre, Walderslade Road, ME5 9LR
Exhibition dates: Tues 2nd July – Tues 30th July
Opening hours: Every Tues 9am-6pm, Wed 2pm-6pm, Thurs 2pm-6pm, Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 10am-4pm
Lordswood Library
Lordswood Library, Kestrel Road, Lordswood, Chatham, ME5 8TH
Exhibition dates – Mon 1st July- Sun 28th July
Opening hours: Every Mon 9am – 5pm, Tues 2pm – 5pm, Thurs 9am – 5pm, Fri 2pm- 5pm, Sat 10am – 4pm
Wheelchair accessible
The Sparky Project will be hosting a flag painting workshop for this year’s Arts Fest at the Nucleus Art Centre, Chatham. Pop along from 10am to help create 6-8 sail shaped flags for the processions at 1.00pm and 3.30pm.
At 12.00pm they will also be having a puppet operating workshop with Sparky Champion.
CreataboX will be there too and from 2.00pm until 3.30pm there will be open public workshops where you can add something to the Arts Dispenser.
11am – performance by Steampunk Morris
•11:15am – River Festival Parade
•12pm – Didi Bergman
•12:40pm – Combined performance from Medins Belly Dance & Tribal Banshee
•1pm – Oliver Burgess
• 1:30pm – Walking/performing bus to River Festival & back
•2pm – Comedy Zoo – a collection of comedians performing until 3:30pm
•3:30pm – performance by Steampunk Morris, followed by walking/performing bus to River Festival & back
•4pm – Lupen Crook
•5pm – Phil Woollet
•6pm – Comedy Zoo – a collection of comedians performing until 6:30pm
•6:30pm – Close
Art Exhibition: Nucleus Open Studios, Various Artists, 6th – 25th July. 19 resident Nucleus Artists showing original works of Art, as part of the Medway Open Studios and Arts Festival. Open 10am-5pm Monday to Saturday and 11am-4pm Sunday.
Art Market: Nucleus Arts will have a stall at Medway Coucil’s River Festival at Gun Wharf, where you can purchase works of Art by artists working in many mediums across Kent & Medway.
Workshops: Throughout the day Ciaran from The Sparky Project with help from resident Nucleus Artist Fiona Watt, will be running workshops in our Gallery to make small scale ‘River’ themed parade sculptures to accompany the parade and walking/performing buses.
Parades: On behalf of Nucleus Arts, Medina Belly Dance & Tribal Banshee will be taking part in the River Festival Parade and then as outlined above, they will be acting as a walking/performing bus between Nucleus Artsfest and The River Festival
Magician: Throughout the day Henri White will be providing magical entertainment around the site. (from his website – Multi award winning Magician, Member of the Magic Circle, Young Magician of the Year Finalist, Close Up, Table and Stage Magician).
The Rochester Film Society invite you to join us for our screening this coming Thursday of – The Place Beyond the Pines – 7.45pm Chatham Odeon.
Students with a current student card can take advantage of the 2 for 1 student ticket offer for RFS screenings = £3.50 each!
Anyone producing their cinema ticket from the last 6 days can receive the 2 for 1 adult ticket offer for the RFS screening that week
Film introduction and post-screening discussion over a drink, hosted by festival programmer and film writer Nick Walker
Director: Derek Cianfrance
Starring: Ryan Gosling, Eva Mendes, Anthony Pizza
Synopsis: A motorcycle stunt rider turns to robbing banks as a way to provide for his lover and their newborn child, a decision that puts him on a collision course with an ambitious rookie cop navigating a department ruled by a corrupt detective.
The weekend of Friday, July 12th to Sunday July, 14th will see Rochester and the wider Medway come alive for what’s being termed Medway’s Big Weekend.
Having made a fantastic debut at Eastgate House Gardens last year, The Rochester Literature Festival (RLF) is this year holding its Summer Garden Party on Sunday 14th July, at the Good Intent Pub in John Street, Rochester, between 12noon and 4pm. They invite you to join them for a delightful cultural mix of performances, open mic, storytelling and a special edition of Seasonally Effected.
For the first time, the RLF is a part of the Medway Open Studios and Arts Festival, which begins on Saturday, July 13th. If you’re out and about on the Sunday, pop in to the garden of the Good Intent on your travels between the artist’s studios in and around Rochester.
The RLF are excited to have with them those wonderful folk, ME4 Writers, who will be in situ in a new Word Shed, following a very successful stint at Fuse Festival. They will be joined by another Fuse Festival debutant, the CreataboX. Over 111 mini pieces of art were distributed over the Fuse weekend by this latest creative endeavour from Natasha Steer of Creatabot, with the help of Ed Jennings (Tea Concerts) and artist Richard Jeferies. The success does mean that more miniature art (be it visual, textile, sculpture, photography, writing – anything at all) would be gratefully received. You can submit your pieces (no more than 9cm in diameter) to Natasha c/o coFWD, 161 High Street, Rochester ME1 1EH.
The Rochester Literature Festival is also calling out for art submissions from any medium to reflect the theme of its inaugural festival in October. ‘Other Worlds, Other Voices’ will form an exhibition displayed at Rochester Library for the duration of the event (3rd to 13th) and all work can again be submitted to the RLF c/o coFWD at the above address. The theme is completely open to interpretation so could include anything from sci-fi and fantasy to other cultures and languages,
The Big Weekend will begin with music festival, Homespun, which runs on Friday 12th and Saturday 13th. A collaborative effort between local promoters Tea Concerts, Motherboy, Medway Eyes and Suburban Kings, it aims to celebrate live music locally and if successful, become an annual event. There is also a folk music festival at the Good Intent on Saturday 13th, with the Rochester Acoustic Music Day promising over 20 acts.
Many of the people collaborating over the weekend have met through the coworking space . coFWD in Rochester. Visit www.cofwd.org for more details.
It’s simple…
If you love retro gaming or just want to relive those lost nostalgic years make sure you attend Retro’Spect5
(and please raid your lofts and bring your consoles with you!)
This is our fifth event and it’s solely about playing. If you fancy spinning through Sonic, bouncing and bashing your way through Mario or just saving the world from the Mad Bomber please come and take part in this retro event.
Retro’Spect Kent Facebook group was set up with the aim of getting like minded people together to play RETRO games the way they was meant to be played, socially.
This events theme is – NINTENDO
Location – 161 High Street, Rochester
Time – 7.30
This is held in collaboration with Creatabot , Retro’Spect Kent and the coFWD community.
Natasha Steer from Creatabot is DBS (formerly called CRB) certified, but we advise parents stay in the building with their children as the event gets pretty busy!
BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL – ENTRY WILL BE REFUSED WITHOUT A TICKET
Please note, our venue is a very old bank building that is being slowly shaped by a community of individuals for long-term Community Interest. Sadly the startup project is in its infancy and being run on limited funds so the building currently has some accessibility issues. If you have specific access or disability requirements and would like to participate in an event or activity please let us know at least 5 days before the event date so that we can do our utmost to resolve any potential problems to accommodate.
MAKING ART WORK Present:
ARTIST TALK with GAYLE CHONG KWAN
TIME: 4th July 2013, 6.30 – 8.30pm
VENUE: 23 UNION STREET, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 1EB
TICKET:Non-Members £10, Members £5.00 Students £6.50. Price includes refreshments
BOOKING: Via Eventbrite: http://gaylechongkwan.eventbrite.co.uk or pay on the door.
www.makingart-work.co.uk
Twitter: makingart_work
Facebook: makingawork
MAKING ART WORK are delighted to host a talk by Gayle Chong Kwan, on Thursday 4th July at No. 23 Union Street, Maidstone. This is the sixth in our programme of artist talks and we’re doubly pleased to be able to hold it back at No. 23 Union Street where we did our pop up project.
Gayle will be talking about her practice and her current research project, followed by a Q&A and a chance to chat over a glass of wine and nibbles.
“Gayle Chong Kwan (b. 1973 in Scotland) is a London-based artist whose large-scale photographic works, installations, sound works and videos have been exhibited internationally. Chong Kwan works primarily with photography and installation to create fantastical mise-en-scene landscapes and environments out of disturbing arrangements of waste materials, sensory remains and documentary sources.” (Taken from the artists’ website http://www.gaylechongkwan.com)
Order tickets via Eventbrite:
http://websiteinanight-efbevent.eventbrite.co.uk/
In one evening Natasha Steer will help you create a simple website and show you the basics of how to maintain it.
There are just a few things you will need –
A laptop
Images for the website
Your bio details for the “About” page
Your email address details
Details of the domain name you own – OR if you do not yet own a domain name (ie www.yournamehere.co.uk) then please purchase beforehand or bring a debit card/Paypal details on the night so that we can go through this process step by step. 1&1 internet are really good – you shouldn’t have to pay more that £10.
Any questions just email natasha@creatabot.co.uk
Location – 161 High Street, Rochester (coFWD)
Time – 7pm to 10pm
Please note: Our venue is a very old bank building that is being slowly shaped by a community of individuals for long-term Community Interest. Sadly the startup project is in its infancy and being run on limited funds so the building currently has some accessibility issues. If you have specific access or disability requirements and would like to participate in an event or activity please let us know at least 5 days before the event date so that we can do our utmost to resolve any potential problems to accommodate.
One-woman experimentalist blending folk, drone, noise and found-sounds.
Harp strings, fey vocals, taped-down keys, cassettes, recorders, bells white noise, brown sound…
Stories of birds, murder and madness.
Support from Party Pit + Natalie Evans.
Tickets – £6
Time – 8pm
Location – Singapora Lounge, High Street, Rochester
Tiny capacity, so booking is essential!
http://teaconcerts.co.uk/woodpecker-wooliams-rochester-june-20/
Would you like to be part of an exciting community art project to paint a big mural showing scenes from Chatham’s past, present and future? Artist Richard Jeferies will develop designs based on your ideas and work with you to paint a mural which will be painted on Chatham High Street.
All are welcome to come along to the mural and join in with the painting on-site. Young or old, any ability. Whether you are a beginner or a accomplished professional, just pick up a brush and get creative. You can come for 5 minutes or all day, any amount of time you can spare.
Also if you are a local band, musician, entertainer, choir or performer and would like the opportunity to come along and entertain the painters, then you are very welcome on any of the painting days.
The site is next to Homestyle 206/206A Chatham High Street.
To provide ideas or to be involved with the painting just email natasha@creatabot.co.uk or leave a comment on this page.
Sat 27th July – From 10am Painting of undercoat
Mon 29th Jul 9am-5pm Drawing begins
Tue 30th Jul 12-6.30pm Complete Drawing, Painting Begins
Wed 31st Jul 12-6.30pm Painting Day & Relief work
Thu 1st Aug 12-6.30pm Painting Day & Relief work
Fri 2nd Aug 12-6.30pm Painting Day
Sat 3rd Aug 9am-6pm Painting Day
Sun 4th Aug Rest Day (Reserve Day if bad weather)
Mon 5th Aug 11am-5pm Painting Day
Tue 6th Aug 11am-5pm Painting Day
Wed 7th Aug 11am-5pm Detail Painting Outlines
Thu 8th Aug 12-6.30pm Detail painting, Outlines
Fri 9th Aug 12-6.30pm Finish detailing, tidy up
Sat 10th Aug 12noon – The Big Reveal!
Additional information:
The Chatham Mural project has been commissioned by the Developing Neighbourhood Approach (DNA) through Medway Council.
DNA is co-funded by the Developing Neighbourhoods Approach project of the Interreg IVA 2 Seas Programme and the European Regional Development Fund.
The Programme enables cross-border participation in projects that help local residents to improve quality of life by empowering them to make changes in their communities in economic and social areas and environmental improvements. Locally the project focusses in the areas of Chatham central and Luton but is also being implemented in 3 other cities in Europe, Breda in the Netherlands, Kortrijk and Antwerp in Belgium.
BOOK HERE!: Customer Service For Creatives – 4th July 2013 – Rochester
With Medway Open Studios in mind along with other events, nothing is more important than making sure clients and customers are happy.
With years of experience in customer service feedback and presentation, Natasha Steer presents this evening of ideas to help creatives make the most of their time with potential clients and customers.
Any questions email natasha@creatabot.co.uk
Tickets are £5 – if you cannot afford this, please get in touch and explain why and we can see if we can come to an arrangement 🙂
Please note: Our venue is a very old bank building that is being slowly shaped by a community of individuals for long-term Community Interest. Sadly the startup project is in its infancy and being run on limited funds so the building currently has some accessibility issues. If you have specific access or disability requirements and would like to participate in an event or activity please let us know at least 5 days before the event date so that we can do our utmost to resolve any potential problems to accommodate.
Would you like to be part of an exciting community art project to paint a big mural showing scenes from Chatham’s past present and future? The site is next to Homestyle 206/206A Chatham High Street. Artist Richard Jeferies will develop designs based on your ideas and work with you to paint the mural. Whether you are 9 or 99 years old you are welcome to join in!
Workshops to develop the designs will take place on these dates at:
Nucleus Arts Centre – Conference Room
High Street
Chatham
Sunday 9th June 2pm to 4pm
Monday 10th June 6pm to 8pm
Wednesday 12th June 6pm to 8pm
Painting the mural: Monday 1st to Friday 12th July
Launch – 13th July alongside Medway Open Studios launch
The mural project has been developed by DNA and the workshops and mural are being developed by artist Richard Jeferies.
The Rochester Film Society invite you to our next screening – The Purge – coming this Thursday at the earlier time of 7pm
Students with a current student card can take advantage of the 2 for 1 student ticket offer for RFS screenings = £3.50 each!
Anyone producing their cinema ticket from the last 6 days can receive the 2 for 1 adult ticket offer for the RFS screening that week
Film introduction and post-screening discussion over a drink, hosted by festival programmer and film writer Nick Walker
Director: James DeMonaco
Cast: Ethan Hawke, Lena Headey,
Synopsis: Futuristic crime / horror film about a family held hostage for harbouring the target of a murderous syndicate during the Purge, a 12-hour period in which any and all crime is legalized.
Fuse Medway Festival has announced the programme highlights destined to fill the streets and public spaces of Chatham, Rochester and Gillingham between 14 and 16 June. Just half an hour from London visitors to the festival can expect to experience the very best in international and UK outdoor arts – all for free. This year Fuse presents a huge array of theatre, music, dance and circus performances – from crazy and beautiful walkabout shows by day to aerial or circus spectaculars by night.
This year’s hand-picked line-up of inspiring and exciting events includes a curious fusion of steampunk and circus spectacular in a brand new piece from Lost in Translation Circus, Small Wonders’ 2nd commission for the Under-5s combining paint and dance Little Artist:Big Painting from Commotion Dance, lively Indo-Caribbean music, dance, song and storytelling in Kuljit Bhamra’s first piece for the outdoors, Chutney in the Street! and a breath-taking aerial performance of Mobile Homme – a human mobile suspended 100 feet above the crowd– from the internationally-acclaimed French company Transe Express , to name just a few.
3 exciting performances have been specially created for Fuse by local artists and will take place over the weekend. Dizzy O’Dare Presents…. will be bringing ‘The Wonderful World of Mr E,’ a lively show featuring puppets, clowning and story-telling and Mr E’s incredible ‘Museum’. Rebecca Ashton’s ‘The Sirens of Cetham’ will be a visually exciting dance performance and innovative writers’ group ME4Writers will be creating ‘The Wordshed’ – where the writers will create and launch a new collection of poetry and stories for Fuse Festival. And in a collaboration with London’s Central School of Speech and Drama, a performance created just for Fuse will be staged during the Festival – Obstinate Oswald and the Monster of Mud – which the students describe as ‘a fantastic fable of terrible fates for naughty children and difficult parents alike’.
Also don’t forget to check out Medway’s new art vending machine, CreataboX – developed by Creatabot! It will be on Chatham High Street, outside Central Theatre on June 15th 12pm – 4.45pm.
Fuse’s new Artistic Director, Megan Donnolley, says of this year’s highlights; ‘I’m thrilled to be working on such an exciting festival that is free, outdoor and accessible to all. The Saturday night spectacular at Rochester Castle from Transe Express is guaranteed to astound… one not to be missed! Created with and for, the people of Medway, this is your festival and we look forward to seeing you there.’
FUSE 2013 will take place from 14th to 16th June. It is supported by the Arts Council’s Grants for the Arts Scheme and Medway Council. For more information about Fuse Medway Festival visit the website at www.fusefestival.org.uk, or join them on Facebook or Twitter. For more information about Medway visit http://www.visitmedway.org or for Kent visit www.visitkent.co.uk
Do you enjoy using your hands to create something new and unique? Would you like to try out your artistic side, or have a go at something different?
Local artist Sam Holland will guide you through the ways to design and create a sculpture out of black wax in an informal, relaxed and supportive atmosphere at a truly inspirational location.
Three sessions starting Wednesday 5 June 2013, 6pm – 8.30pm The University of Kent School of Art, Historic Dockyard, Chatham
A free course for adult learners
Early booking is recommended, contact Mary Murison:
T: 01634 583536
E: MaryMurison@bromptonacademy.org.uk
This event is part of Skyline, a project to build a sculpture at Brompton Academy http://blogs.kent.ac.uk/skyline/
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