We offer a variety of activities and events for children, young people and families in Medway.

Other activities and events include:

For any questions, email: childfriendly@medway.gov.uk.

Parent and baby pilates

Free pilates session for parents and carers to attend with their baby (up to one year old).

  • dates: Wednesday 3 July and Wednesday 17 July.
  • time: 1.30pm to 2.10pm
  • location: The Pentagon Shopping Centre, Chatham (in the old Wilko unit)

No need to book, this is a drop-in session.

Stage and social sundays

Free inclusive dance, singing and drama workshops with qualified SEN and wheelchair specialist teachers.

  • dates: Sunday 30 June and Sunday 28 July.
  • time: 1pm to 2.30pm
  • location: Woodlands Arts Centre, Gillingham, ME7 2DU
  • ages: all ages.

For more details, email childfriendly@medway.gov.uk.

Drop-in football

Free drop-in football every Friday at Strood Sports Centre, Watling Road, Strood, ME2 3JQ.

School years 2, 3, 4 and 5

  • time: 5pm to 6pm
  • parents and carers: must stay for the session.

School years 6, 7 and 8

  • time: 6pm to 7pm
  • parents and carers: we'll need parent or carer's contact details for unaccompanied young people.

School years 9, 10 and 11

  • time: 7pm to 8pm
  • parents and carer: we'll need parent or carer's contact details for unaccompanied young people.

Women and girls fitness classes

Free fitness classes for girls aged 9 and over to attend with a female adult. Classes include:

  • chi dance
  • pilates
  • strength and endurance
  • stretch

Session details

  • dates: Mondays.
  • time: 6pm to 7pm
  • location: Rochester Learning Centre, High Street, Rochester, ME1 1EW.
  • ages: girls aged 9 and over to attend with a female adult. 

For more details, email childfriendly@medway.gov.uk.

Family chi dance

FREE pop-up drop-in chi-dance sessions.

  • dates: Wednesday 17 July and 21 August.
  • time: 2.30pm to 3.30pm 
  • location: The Pentagon Shopping Centre, Chatham, ME4 4HY
  • ages: all ages

For more details, email childfriendly@medway.gov.uk.