DOCSLIB.ORG

Spring 2019/111

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Spring 2019/111 № 111 Spring 2019 THE OLDEST AND LARGEST SOCIETY DEVOTED TO THE HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGY OF THE ANCIENT COUNTY OF KENT Wrotham Sheerness East Farleigh A straight-tusked elephant From medieval palace The Royal Dockyard: MAAG update Found at Upnor in 1911 garden to bowling green Where are we now? 05 18 24 28 ROCHESTER CATHEDRAL’S FRAGMENTS OF HISTORY President Hon. Editor Dr Gerald Cramp Terry G. Lawson [email protected] Vice Presidents Mr L.M. Clinch Hon. Curator Mr R.F. Legear Dr Elizabeth Blanning [email protected] Hon. General Secretary Clive Drew Hon. Librarian [email protected] Ruiha Smalley [email protected] Hon. Treasurer Barrie Beeching Press [email protected] Vacant Hon. Membership Secretary Newsletter Mrs Shiela Broomfield Richard Taylor [email protected] [email protected] WELCOME FROM THE EDITOR Welcome to the Spring 2019 Newsletter. skills in the process, to survey approximately 250,000 square metres of agricultural land, the results of Following a relatively quiet winter, we have an issue which are a feature on pages 15–17 of this issue. packed with a variety of fieldwork, historical research projects and discussion. The Letters to the Editor For me, the best way to increase the Society’s section has taken off in this issue with members membership is continued engagement and learning commenting on previously featured articles; this – get people involved, try new activities, learn new extended discussion is a long-term aim of the skills and make contributions to our County’s fantastic Newsletter and one, I hope, the Membership continues. archaeological and historical heritage. Members wishing What also struck me when editing this issue is the to make use of the survey equipment need only contact number of articles – and their associated projects the survey team at [email protected] – that have utilised and benefited from the survey equipment purchased by the Society in 2018. This The Newsletter remains an outlet for this fantastic investment in new technologies will continue to have heritage and the tremendous work going on out a positive impact on much of the survey and fieldwork there. I continue to encourage as many members as carried out by the Society and affiliate groups. possible to think about writing articles and help inform the broader historical and archaeological community Nowhere has this aim been more evident than at the of what is taking place in our heritage-rich and recent survey of Badlesmere Bottom Field at Lees diverse County. Please continue to forward articles Court Estate, a probable candidate for one of the or notices to [email protected]. most extensive volunteer magnetometry surveys undertaken. Students from the University of Kent and Enjoy this issue. KAS members from affiliate groups worked tirelessly, Richard Taylor using the KAS survey equipment and learning new The editor wishes to draw attention to the fact that neither he nor the KAS Council are answerable for opinions which contributors may express in their signed articles; each author is alone responsible for the contents and substance of their work. Front cover image courtesy of Jacob Scott. 02 | Kent Archaeological Society № 111 Spring 2019 CONTENTS FEATURES From Medieval Wrotham Palace Garden to Bowling Green 05 Adisham Mill: Romano-British Temple and Ritual Landscape 08 Badlesmere Bottom Geophysical Survey 15 Sheerness Royal Dockyard 18 Fragments of History 21 MAAG 2019 at East Farleigh 24 Darent Valley Landscape Partnership Scheme 26 The Context of the Palaeolithic Straight-Tusked Elephant 28 Conserving ‘Powerful Symbol’ of Nazi Invasion Threat 33 The Dutch Gables of Kent 36 Spoons, Flags and Heroes 38 Revising the Definition of Treasure in the 1996 Treasure Act 41 27 18 05 28 26 21 08 24 36 15 38 33 10 km 6 mi. REGULAR President’s Column 04 Letters to the Editor 10 Books 11 An Interview With... Nigel Macpherson-Grant 12 Cobham Landscape Detectives 27 Membership Matters 35 Notices 43 Winter 2018 | 03 PRESIDENT’S COLUMN FROM MEDIEVAL After the process started by my predecessor, Ian Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) and the increase Coulson, the KAS became a Charitable Incorporated in interest in metal detecting has seen treasure WROTHAM PALACE Organisation (CIO) on 1st January 2019. As mentioned cases rose from 79 in 1997 to 1,267 in 2017. in my previous column, members were informed that the Society’s old bank account would close Most of the document seeks views on the technical and from 2019 the subscription should be paid operation of the Treasure Act 1996 including reporting GARDEN into the new bank account. While many members a find, the definition, the valuation of treasure did send their subscription to the correct new and the acquisition by museums of treasure. account, the Society’s membership secretary, Shiela TO BOWLING GREEN By Gerald Cramp Broomfield, has been working hard to correct the The last part of the consultation (paragraphs many errors that have occurred when subscriptions 136 to 143) concerns the long term future of the This historic site between have been credited to the wrong account. treasure process and its sustainability. I have Wrotham Church and the medieval included paragraphs 141 and 142 as they may Archbishop’s Palace at Wrotham is On the same date, the Society’s revamped be viewed as having long term implications for now used as a bowling green by the website was launched successfully. the KAS and all archaeological societies. Wrotham Bowls Club. The ruined palace building is shown in print on 141. Our aim, therefore, is to have a treasure Wrotham as published by Edward Donation to the Society process that supports the intention of the Act Hasted in 1782 (1st edition of his and encourages positive behaviour. In order History of Kent, volume 2, page 235) During last year the Society was given a significant to continue its success, however, the process (Fig 1). Recently, one member of volume compiled during the first decade of the Society’s must have a sound financial underpinning. the Wrotham Bowling Club became existence. Originally the volume belonged to E M very interested in the history of its Gibbs of Clarendon Cottage, Gravesend who pasted 142. To this end, we are putting forward several initial home site after a search on the newspaper reports of the Society’s annual meetings suggestions as to the basis of discussion on the net using “Wrotham” and “bowling from 1858 until 1868. Somehow the volume found its future form of the treasure process. These are: green” as search arguments. He way to the West Country and has been donated to was surprised to be referred to an the Society by Caroline Marsham of Herefordshire. • the introduction of a process similar to that in article from Hasted’s History. Further The Society must also thank David Everett of Scotland, whereby all archaeological objects enquiries by members of the club, Worcester for arranging the gift and undertaking become the property of the Crown; much of it undertaken in the Kent some family history research on Edwin Gibbs. History and Library Centre (KHLC) • strengthening educational outreach to the full in Maidstone have uncovered a spectrum of the metal detecting community in order fascinating history of the site. Consultation on Proposed Changes to encourage the proactive reporting of finds and to the Treasure Act (critical) adherence to the Code of Practice for Responsible Hugh Hornby, the author of Bowled superfluous. In the middle of the Metal Detecting and the treasure process; and Over: the Bowling Greens of England 14th century, Wrotham Palace published by Historic England (2015) Her Majesty’s Government is consulting on was pulled down and Harris, in his believes that the Wrotham Green is proposed changes to the Treasure Act 1996, its • the introduction of a regulation as in Northern History of Kent published in 1719, the tenth oldest green in England. associated Code of Practice and the process for Ireland where archaeological digging of any records that “about 350 years ago, Moreover, research undertaken by finds that may be treasure. The Council of the Kent sort (both by professional archaeologists Archbishop Islip pulled it down and the garden historian, Sally Jeffery, Archaeological Society discussed this consultation and others) is only allowed by permit. carried the materials to Maidstone has shown that the walled enclosure at its meeting on the 23rd of February and decided to complete the palace there.” The surrounding the green and the that the membership of this Society should be These proposals have the potential to have a ruins and the site to the east of enclosed area was the middle part consulted directly. I have been asked to submit the significant impact on archaeology in England the parish church continued to be of a three-part garden scheme set Society’s comment using online submission. and Wales, especially that carried out by owned by the church until they were archaeological societies such as the KAS. out during the seventeenth century. surrendered to Henry VIII in 1537. The full document can be viewed by Googling “treasure The Manor of Wrotham was owned act consultation” and following the link where it says Further details of the proposals are given in an The remaining buildings and gardens by the Archbishop of Canterbury “documents”. It is 41 pages long with 144 paragraphs article in this issue of the newsletter (page 41). were acquired as part of a dowry by from the 10th century until it was and thus not easily condensed into a few notes. James Byng in about 1557 who later surrendered to Henry VIII. Wrotham sold the property to William James Palace was one of several linking The stated aim is to improve the treasure process of Ightham shortly after 1649.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Bus and Rail Guide
    FREQUENCY GUIDE FREQUENCY (MINUTES) Chatham Town Centre Gillingham Town Centre Monday – Friday Saturday Sunday Operator where to board your bus where to board your bus Service Route Daytime Evening Daytime Evening Daytime Evening 1 M Chatham - Chatham Maritime - Dockside Outlet Centre - Universities at Medway Campus 20 minutes - 20 minutes - hourly - AR Destination Service Number Bus Stop (- Gillingham ASDA) - Liberty Quays - The Strand (- Riverside Country Park (Suns)) Fort Amherst d t . i a e Hempstead Valley 116 E J T o e t Coouncil Offices r . R t e Trinity Road S d R e 2 S M Chatham - Chatham Maritime - Dockside Outlet Centre 20 minutes 20 minutes 20 minutes 20 minutes 20 minutes 20 minutes AR m Medway r u ll t Liberty Quays 176 177 (Eves/Sun) D H D o PUBLIC x rt Y i S ha Park o O K M A CAR F n t 6*-11* Grain - Lower Stoke - Allhallows - High Halstow - Hoo - Hundred of Hoo Academy school - - - - - AR 16 e C C e PPARKARK d ro Lower Halstow 326 327 E J e s W W r s Chathamtham Library K i r T Bus and rail guide A t A E S 15 D T S R C tr E E e t 100 M St Mary’s Island - Chatham Maritime - Chatham Rail Station (see also 1/2 and 151) hourly - hourly - - - AR and Community Hub E e t O 19 R E Lower Rainham 131* A J T F r R e A R F e T e E . r D M T n S t Crown St.
    [Show full text]
  • Morris Matters Vol 32 Issue 2
    Morris Matters Volume 32 Number 2 July 2013 Contents of Volume 32 Number 2 Image of Morris 3 by Tony Forster History of Clog Making in Lancashire 6 by Michael Jackson A Very English Winter – a Review 7 by George Frampton Berkshire Bedlam at the Marlboro Ale 2013 9 by Malcolm Major We Have Our Uses! – The Morris in Conceptual Art - Observations 10 by George Frampton The Morris Wars 12 by Derek Schofield Where Have All the Researchers Gone? 15 by George Frampton Dance with Dommett – Take 2 18 by Denise Allen American Film Archive 19 by Jan Elliott DERT 2013 – we are the champions! 20 by Sally Wearing Updating Morris: the leaked report 23 by Long Lankin Roger Ring Morris 24 by Andy Morris Matters is published twice a year (January and July) by Beth Neill with thanks to Jill Griffiths for proofreading. Subscriptions are £6 for two issues (£8 outside EU countries). Please make cheques payable to Morris Matters or ask for BACS details. 27 Nortoft Road, Chalfont St Peter, Bucks SL9 0LA Reviews or other contributions always welcome [[email protected]] - 1 Morris Matters Volume 32 Number 2 July 2013 Editorial There is a fair bit in here about researchers past and present and who will be carrying this on in the future… there always seems to be something new to be unearthed both in the UK and abroad. The morris world seems to be very active over in the USA & Canada – both in research, and in dancing. As I write I know that Morris Offspring are heading over the water and joining forces with Maple Morris for a series of performances.
    [Show full text]
  • FOMA Members Honoured!
    Issue Number 23: August 2011 £2.00 ; free to members FOMA Members Honoured! FOMA member Anne Wade was awarded the MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for services to the community in Rochester. In June, Anne received a bouquet of congratulations from Sue Haydock, FOMA Vice President and Medway Council Representative. More inside... Ray Maisey, Clock Tower printer became Deputy Mayor of Medway in May. Ray is pictured here If undelivered, please return to: with his wife, Buffy, Deputy Mayoress and FOMA Medway Archives office, member. Civic Centre, More inside... Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4AU. The FOMA AGM FOMA members await the start of the AGM on 3 May 2011 at Frindsbury. Betty Cole, FOMA Membership Secretary, signed members in at the AGM and took payment for the FOMA annual subscription. Pictured with Betty is Bob Ratcliffe FOMA Committee member and President of the City of Rochester Society. April Lambourne’s Retirement The Clock Tower is now fully indexed! There is now a pdf on the FOMA website (www.foma-lsc.org/newsletter.html) which lists the contents of all the issues since Number 1 in April 2006. In addition, each of the past issues now includes a list of contents; these are highlighted with an asterisk (*). If you have missed any of the previous issues and some of the articles published, they are all available to read on the website . Read them again - A Stroll through Strood by Barbara Marchant (issue 4); In Search of Thomas Fletcher Waghorn (1800- 1850) by Dr Andrew Ashbee (issue 6); The Other Rochester and the Other Pocahontas by Ruth Rosenberg-Naparsteck (issue 6); Jottings in the Churchyard of Celebrating April All Saints Frindsbury by Tessa Towner (issue 8), The Skills of the Historian by Dr Lambourne’s retirement from Kate Bradley (issue 9); The Rosher Family: From Gravesend to Hollywood by MALSC at the Malta Inn, Amanda Thomas (issue 9); George Bond, Architect and Surveyor, 1853 to 1914 by Allington.
    [Show full text]
  • 101020 Whornes Place SP.Indd
    Whornes Place Cuxton, Kent Whornes Place 97 Rochester Road, Cuxton, Kent, ME2 1AE M2 (Junction 2) 1.5 miles, Rochester 3.5 miles, Ebbsfleet International 10 miles A most striking Grade II Listed manor house, stylishly restored and set in beautiful gardens Hall | 3 Reception rooms | Kitchen/breakfast room | Utility room | 5 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms | 3 Room garden lodge Garden room | Cart lodge | Workshop Landscaped grounds About 1.25 acres (0.5 ha) The Property Originally a Tudor granary, Whornes Place was converted to a house in the Jacobean period. Today the house is presented in impeccable order. Highlights include the fantastic new kitchen and the wonderful period character in evidence throughout. Approached through an impressive archway, there is ample parking and excellent outbuildings in the immaculate gardens. Location The house is in a most conveniently located for shops and schools In Rochester. The M2 is easily reached and the journey time to London from Ebbsfleet takes just 18 minutes. Directions Exit the M2 at Junction 2 and follow the A228 south to Cuxton. After 1.2 miles the house is on the left with the entrance just after. General Local Authorities Medway Council (01634 306000) Kent County Council (03000 414141) Services: Whornes Place has all mains services. Floorplans For illustrative purposes only – not to scale Gross internal area The position and size of doors, windows, Main House 2,725 sq ft (253 sq m) appliances and other features are approximate only. Games Room/Garden Room 258 sq ft (24 sq m) Garden Lodge 361 sq ft (33 sq m) Total 3344 sq ft (310 sq m) For identification purposes only.
    [Show full text]
  • Lyle Tompsen, Student Number 28001102, Masters Dissertation
    Lyle Tompsen, Student Number 28001102, Masters Dissertation The Mari Lwyd and the Horse Queen: Palimpsests of Ancient ideas A dissertation submitted to the University of Wales Trinity Saint David in fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts Celtic Studies 2012 Lyle Tompsen 1 Lyle Tompsen, Student Number 28001102, Masters Dissertation Abstract The idea of a horse as a deity of the land, sovereignty and fertility can be seen in many cultures with Indo-European roots. The earliest and most complete reference to this deity can be seen in Vedic texts from 1500 BCE. Documentary evidence in rock art, and sixth century BCE Tartessian inscriptions demonstrate that the ancient Celtic world saw this deity of the land as a Horse Queen that ruled the land and granted fertility. Evidence suggests that she could grant sovereignty rights to humans by uniting with them (literally or symbolically), through ingestion, or intercourse. The Horse Queen is represented, or alluded to in such divergent areas as Bronze Age English hill figures, Celtic coinage, Roman horse deities, mediaeval and modern Celtic masked traditions. Even modern Welsh traditions, such as the Mari Lwyd, infer her existence and confirm the value of her symbolism in the modern world. 2 Lyle Tompsen, Student Number 28001102, Masters Dissertation Table of Contents List of definitions: ............................................................................................................ 8 Introduction ..................................................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • The Medway GP Practices Listed Below Provide a Phlebotomy (Blood Taking) Service for Medway Patients
    The Medway GP practices listed below provide a Phlebotomy (blood taking) service for Medway patients. Patients are not required to be registered with these practices in order to use the phlebotomy service provided by them. Provider (in alphabetical order) Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat Time Apex Medical Centre, Gun Lane, ME2 4UW P P P Ring 01634 720722 for appointment Borstal Village Surgery, Wouldham Road, ME1 3JY P Ring 01634 408765 for appointment City Way Surgery, City Way, Rochester ME1 2AY P P P P P Ring 01634 843320 for appointment Churchill Clinic, Churchill Avenue ME5 0DL Ring 01634 842397 for appointment College Health – Boots, Pentagon Centre ME4 4BB P P P P P Ring 01634 815160 for appointment College Health – Sterling House, Luton, Chatham ME4 5AU P P P P P Ring 01634 810170 for appointment Courtview Surgery, Darnley Road, ME2 2HA P P P P Ring 01634 290333 for appointment DMC Medway NHS Healthcare, Gillingham ME7 5LF P P P P P 08.00-16.00 (Walk in Clinic) DMC Medway NHS Healthcare, Twydall Green ME8 6JY P P P P P 09.00-12.00 (Walk in Clinic) DMC Walderslade Surgery, Land at Greenacres School ME5 0LP P P P P P Ring 01634 661140 for appointment Highcliffe Medical Practice, Hermitage Rd, Higham ME3 7DB P P P P P Ring 01474 823841 for appointment Highcliffe Medical Practice , Millcroft Rd, Cliffe ME3 7QN P P P P P Ring 01634 220203 for appointment King George Road Surgery, Walderslade ME5 0TT P P P P P Ring 01634 671037 for appointment Malling Health, Rainham HLC, ME8 8AA P P Ring 01634 337632 for appointment Malling Health, Parkwood
    [Show full text]
  • The Quarterly Magazine of the Thanet Branch of the Campaign for Real Ale
    Fourth Quarter 2018 Free ALE The Quarterly Magazine of the Thanet Branch of the Campaign for Real Ale Inside this issue: Hop hoddening AoT’s Brighton run Social secretary’s blog A long lunch in St Albans Enjoying the beers of Tallinn On the Thanet Loop bus route ALE of Thanet A view from the chair After two years in the chair, this will probably be my last offering to you, not because I haven’t enjoyed my time, but as I currently just have too much on my plate, and now feels the right time to pass the gavel on, although I will (hopefully) remain on the committee and in my role as the Beer Festival Organiser. We are a strong Branch with over 500 members, if one of those members is you, please come along to our Annual General Meeting to be held on Saturday 19th January 2019 at The Bradstow Mill, 11.45 for a 12:00 prompt start. This is your opportunity to becoming involved in your Branch, to help us move forward, to celebrate and enjoy the excellent Re- al Ale and Real Cider that some of our local amazing establishments. Aside from the Branch Committee, we are also specifically looking for someone who could put together the Beer Festival Programme, including seeking advertisers and arranging the printing – could this be you? One the difficult tasks I have had this year is working with the Beer Festival Committee to ensure that we have a Festival in 2019. We had been in a really lucky position that for a considerable time we have had a very, very good rate when we hired the Winter Gardens, and due to the situa- tion, they are in, they had to review our hire, and after much number crunching and negotiation we have managed to secure the venue.
    [Show full text]
  • Manor Court Lower Twydall Lane, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent £550,000 Manor Court Lower Twydall Lane, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent
    Manor Court Lower Twydall Lane, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent £550,000 Manor Court Lower Twydall Lane, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent £550,000 DESCRIPTION Rarely Available! This exquisite barn conversion is situated in a semi rural and tranquil location. The property benefits from far reaching views across fields from the first floor. This private gated development of barn conversions is located in one of the most sought after and hidden addresses in Medway. Internally the property has been converted into a expansively spacious and practical family home, yet retained the charm of a quintessential Kentish Barn. Internally there is a stunning vaulted reception area leading to the grand lounge and country chic kitchen. The current owners have remodelled the family bathroom to an exceptional standard. We cannot advise more strongly on an internal viewing as words could never express how amazing this property is. EPC grade D. LOCATION Manor Court is a gated development close to areas of outstanding natural beauty. Lower Twydall Lane is surrounded by open fields in a semi rural location. Rainham has become a commuter hotspot over recent years. Rail users can access London Victoria, London Bridge and London Cannon Street all within the hour. There is now the additional benefit of the high speed link taking commuters to St Pancras in record times. The Lower Rainham Road follows out to the link road giving road users access to Motorway links. Rainham and Gillingham both offer High Street and local retailers, amenities along with some well regarded primary and secondary schools. For recreation there is the Riverside Country Park popular with families, dog walkers and nature enthusiatists due to the area attracting rare and protected birds.
    [Show full text]
  • A Guide to Parish Registers the Kent History and Library Centre
    A Guide to Parish Registers The Kent History and Library Centre Introduction This handlist includes details of original parish registers, bishops' transcripts and transcripts held at the Kent History and Library Centre and Canterbury Cathedral Archives. There is also a guide to the location of the original registers held at Medway Archives and Local Studies Centre and four other repositories holding registers for parishes that were formerly in Kent. This Guide lists parish names in alphabetical order and indicates where parish registers, bishops' transcripts and transcripts are held. Parish Registers The guide gives details of the christening, marriage and burial registers received to date. Full details of the individual registers will be found in the parish catalogues in the search room and community history area. The majority of these registers are available to view on microfilm. Many of the parish registers for the Canterbury diocese are now available on www.findmypast.co.uk access to which is free in all Kent libraries. Bishops’ Transcripts This Guide gives details of the Bishops’ Transcripts received to date. Full details of the individual registers will be found in the parish handlist in the search room and Community History area. The Bishops Transcripts for both Rochester and Canterbury diocese are held at the Kent History and Library Centre. Transcripts There is a separate guide to the transcripts available at the Kent History and Library Centre. These are mainly modern copies of register entries that have been donated to the
    [Show full text]
  • The Marketing of Corn in the First Half of the Eighteenth Century: North,East Ken(
    ...................... - ..................................... = .................................................................... The Marketing of Corn in the First Half of the Eighteenth Century: North,East Ken( By DENNIS BAKER I HE home market was at least six times as valuable as the overseas market during the first half of the eighteenth century. The ratio could have been T much higher and one contemporary estimate even puts it at 32 to ~. Throughout the early modern period the vast bulk of this traffic concerned agri- cultural produce, for in I75o England was still a predominantly agricultural economy. 2 Marketing, nevertheless, remains one of the most neglected aspects of agri- cultural history? There is a dearth of suitable source material. We know much about the management of crops and livestock in the field, little about their journey beyond the farm gate. A thorough exploration of the various outlets leading from farm to consumer is a rare venture. More frequently we seek shelter in some terminological cul-de-sac like 'commercialized agriculture' or 'farming for the market'. Admittedly, in some regions the market outlets were few or fraught with hazards; such, for instance, was the difficult position of those who farmed the Midland clays, ill-drained and intractable. But others, more fortunately placed, could choose from a wide range of marketing possi- bilities; this held true, for example, over much of the eastern and home counties. The farmers of north-east Kent possessed a number of competitive advan- tages, but none more valuable than proximity to the markets both local and in London. This fertile belt of Kent stretches from Rainham in the west to the eastern extremities of Thanet, a distance of about 35 miles; it averages 8 miles or more in width.
    [Show full text]
  • St Barnabas St Marys Profiles
    WELCOME TO THE PARISHES OF ST BARNABAS & ST MARY MAGDALENE, GILLINGHAM Contents Welcome & overview Page 2 St Barnabas parish profile Page 5 St Mary’s parish profile Page 19 1 WELCOME & OVERVIEW The Bishop of Rochester is seeking to appoint a Priest-in-Charge who will serve half time in the parish of St Barnabas and half time in the parish of St Mary Magdalene, both in Gillingham, Kent. The two parishes are adjacent to one another and cover a total population of approximately 25,000 people. As well as being geographically close together, they are demographically similar, and the two worshipping communities share a similar churchmanship. As well as developing the existing worshipping community life of the two churches, there is significant scope for the right candidate to work creatively across both parishes in a variety of areas, including discipleship; youth, children and schools work; ministry among vulnerable communities (such as the homeless); work with those in residential care home settings. St Mary’s parish has a large team of Lay ministers who, along with other members of both congregations, are willing to work across parish boundaries to enable the whole area to flourish. The neighbouring parish of St Augustine’s, Gillingham – another church in a similar tradition – has a full time Priest-in-charge and SSM curate and is also keen to explore working with the parishes of St Barnabas and St Mary’s. A project has recently begun to seek funding for a Community Missioner who would work across all three parishes, as well as the parish of St Mark’s in Gillingham Town Centre.
    [Show full text]
  • Time and Tides - the Project
    Evaluation Report Contents 1. Introduction 2. Aims and achievements 3. Quantitative Monitoring Summary 4. Qualitative Feedback 5. Project Profile and Publicity 6. Lessons Learned 7. Future opportunities 1. Time and Tides - The project The Time and Tides project was a local history and community arts project funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and Medway Council. It was designed to explore the local history, traditions and cultural customs of rural Medway with particular focus on the villages of Cuxton, High Halstow and Upnor, while providing local history learning and arts opportunities for people in the process. The project ran for one year from November 2011 until November 2012. The project was extremely popular, with over 1700 people engaging in the project in some way, including primary school children, teenagers, people of working age and older people. Levels of engagement ranged from people with a strong and existing interest in local history to those who had never taken part in heritage events before. Some people became core volunteers to the project, others enjoyed attending events and made a conscious effort to attend while others engaged on a more casual basis, dropping into occasional sessions or coming across an event or exhibition simply by chance. The Medway Area Medway is divided into the heavily populated towns of Rainham, Gillingham, Chatham, Rochester and Strood and the rural areas to the North and South of these towns. The three villages of High Halstow, Cuxton and Upnor are situated on the Medway Peninsula, a particularly rurally isolated area with little agriculture or industry covering two thirds of the Medway geographical area.
    [Show full text]