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| 13-11-2008 | Annual Carol Service at the Royal Dockyard Church Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust will be holding its annual Carol Service on Tuesday 16th December 2008 in the Royal Dockyard Church at The Historic Dockyard Chatham. Light festive refreshments will be served from 6.30pm in the Museum of the Royal... |
| 19-09-2008 | No.3 Slip Inspires Best in Show at Art in the Dockyard Competition Sheilagh Dyson, of Maidstone, won the ‘Best in Show’ Award at the biennial ‘Art in the Dockyard Open Competition’ at The Historic Dockyard Chatham. The award was presented at a Gala Preview Evening on Friday 12th September. According... |
| 12-09-2008 | ‘Old Bony Legs’ Folklore this half term at The Historic Dockyard Brand new interactive story telling will take place at The Historic Dockyard Chatham during the half term holiday at the end of October. ‘Old Bony Legs’ is based on traditional folklore and is a story of good winning over evil. Visitors will... |
| 11-09-2008 | Pearly Kings and Queens join Bombsite Urchins and ‘Spivs’ at Salute to the ‘40s Wartime Weekend Salute to the ‘40s returns to The Historic Dockyard Chatham on 20th and 21st September. With a reputation being quickly earned as one of the best 1940s events in the UK, this year’s Salute to the ‘40s will be bigger, louder, more active,... |
| 02-09-2008 | Discover Hidden Heritage at The Historic Dockyard Chatham The Historic Dockyard Chatham is once again participating in the increasingly popular ‘Heritage Open Days’ on the 13th and 14th September 2008. Heritage Open Days is a national campaign allowing the public access to areas of, or whole, buildings... |
| 21-08-2008 | Big Band Music and Hits of the War Years a plenty! The Historic Dockyard Chatham will truly swing to the Big Band hits of the war years when it holds a Blitz Ball dance night on Saturday 20th September. An inspirational venue has been chosen for this first time event - the mezzanine floor of the historic... |
| 23-07-2008 | Prince Michael of Kent opens New Ropery Gallery His Royal Highness Prince Michael of Kent, Patron of the Chatham Historic Dockyard Volunteer Service visited The Historic Dockyard on Friday 18th July to officially open the New Ropery Experience and to view some of the projects that the Volunteers have... |
| 23-07-2008 | Abseil off a Submarine On Sunday 27th July, those who are brave enough, or even have no fear, will be abseiling off the Submarine Ocelot at The Historic Dockyard Chatham to raise money for Invicta FM’s Help a Kent Child and Fairbridge Kent. All participants have pledged... |
| 14-07-2008 | Flagging-Up Family Fun and Special new Tours this Summer at The Historic Dockyard Chatham Flag signalling and deck caulking are this year’s ‘All Feet on Deck’ family fun activities on board HMS Gannet at The Historic Dockyard Chatham from 19th July to 7th September. As well as one of these ‘daily specials’... |
| 08-07-2008 | Hugely Successful Veterans Day and Kent TA100 event recognised Armed Forces at a day of ceremony, commemoration and celebration Still somewhat breathless from the excitement of last Saturday, Veterans Day organiser Bill Fowler said: “What an outstanding day for everyone involved. A day of commemoration for the Veterans, a day of recognition of our current armed forces... |
| 25-06-2008 | Veterans Day and Kent TA100 Event recognises Armed Forces at a day of ceremony, commemoration and celebration Veterans, young and old, from the Armed Forces, will gather at The Historic Dockyard Chatham on Saturday 5th July to recognise the service and sacrifices of their comrades and former colleagues. Over 1,000 Veterans, ex-Dockyard staff and their guests... |
| 03-06-2008 | Creative 'Ideas and Innovations' called upon for Art in the Dockyard Following its success in 2006, the ‘Art in the Dockyard’ biennial competition and exhibition returns to The Historic Dockyard this year. Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust invites artists and photographers from all over the South East to paint,... |
| 31-05-2008 | The Band of HM Royal Marines Portsmouth leads musical treats at Beating Retreat and Ceremonial Sunset The very best of military music will be on parade at The Historic Dockyard Chatham at 6pm on Saturday 5th July for a traditional Beating Retreat and Ceremonial Sunset. The Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines Portsmouth will be joined by the Kohima... |
| 27-05-2008 | Celebrating 125 years of The Boys\' Brigade at The Historic Dockyard Chatham Celebrating the 125th Anniversary of The Boys’ Brigade (BB), this special day on Saturday 31st May - at The Historic Dockyard Chatham - will be a great fun day out for all the family whether with links to the organisation or not. The day will be... |
| 16-05-2008 | Make your ‘TopLot’ Bid for Lunch on board HMS Cavalier The Historic Dockyard Chatham is once again taking part in TopLots, the eBay auction of once-in-a-lifetime heritage experiences. This auction site provides extraordinary opportunities for anyone - from anywhere - to bid on eBay for special 'behind the... |
| 12-05-2008 | Pirates Descend on Chatham for Michievous Fun! It’s swash-buckling fun for all the family at The Historic Dockyard Chatham on 25th and 26th May when the ‘Pirates at Chatham!’ event makes a welcome return for the fourth year running. This year’s event is bigger and better than... |
| 09-05-2008 | Launch of South East Flagship Veterans Day and Kent TA100 The South East ‘Flagship’ Veterans Day and Kent TA100 event, being held on 5th July at The Historic Dockyard Chatham, was launched today. Veterans Day is a UK Government initiative to foster a wider public understanding and celebration... |
| 01-05-2008 | Brenda is Top Tourism Ambassador in Medway! Brenda O'Donovan, a Historic Dockyard costumed guide and visitor host took two top awards at the first Medway Tourism Ambassadors presentations. The Visit Kent, at Kent County Council, and Medway Council awards recognise people from local tourism,... |
| 29-04-2008 | Architectural Gem houses hidden naval and military collections ‘3 Slip – The BIG Store’ at The Historic Dockyard Chatham was officially opened today by Roy Clare and Mark Wood of the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council. This imposing building, No 3 Covered Slip, is best known for its dramatic... |
| 04-04-2008 | Italian Beauties on display at The Historic Dockyard - Spring Alfa Day comes to Chatham! Alfa Romeo owners and enthusiasts will be heading to The Historic Dockyard Chatham on Sunday 13 April for their Spring Alfa Day, as the award winning tourist attraction plays host to the Alfa Romeo Owners Club season opening event of 2008. A fun day... |
| 28-03-2008 | Robinson Crusoe and Rope Making at The Historic Dockyard Chatham The Historic Dockyard Chatham is offering family activities during the school holidays which are all included in the normal admission price and run every day from 29th March until 20th April. The true story of Alexander Selkirk on whom ‘Robinson... |
| 17-03-2008 | Dockyard Steam Society Gets "Hot & Sooty" To Raise Funds For Demelza Children's Hospice The Chatham Historic Dockyard Steam Society Secretary, Dean Sears, presented a cheque for £700 to Donna Wells, Area Fundraising Manager from Demelza Children’s Hospice on Friday 14th March at The Historic Dockyard Chatham. The monies have... |
| 28-02-2008 | Medway Residents to Make Savings Again at The Historic Dockyard Chatham Medway residents are once again being given the opportunity to purchase an annual ticket to visit The Historic Dockyard at a special offer of last year’s prices – that’s a saving of £5.50 on a family ticket. This offer is valid... |
| 25-02-2008 | Family Fun 'Steams' Into The Historic Dockyard for Easter! With over 600 exhibits each day, steam trains, tractions engines, river trips and a vintage funfair the Medway Festival of Steam & Transport at The Historic Dockyard Chatham on March 23rd and 24th has to be the ‘must do’ family day out... |
| 20-02-2008 | Dockyard Volunteers Win Excellence Award Members of the Chatham Historic Dockyard Volunteer Service (CHDVS) have been recognised for their work at The Historic Dockyard during 2007. The Certificate for Volunteering Excellence, issued by Kent County Council under the Volunteering Excellence Award... |
| 15-02-2008 | Can you smell a Rat? Visitors to The Historic Dockyard Chatham may ‘smell a rat’ in the Wooden Walls gallery but they needn’t worry, it’s not a real one! In the Year of the Rat, one of the dockyard’s longest serving employees has retired... |
| 13-02-2008 | Spooky Stories return to send shivers down younger spines at The Historic Dockyard Chatham Spooky stories based on mystery, history and adventure return this year as part of Junior Ghost Walks suitable for 8-12 year olds at The Historic Dockyard Chatham. On their tour, youngsters are lead by costumed guides around the Ropery buildings - one... |
| 16-01-2008 | 'Castaways' & Costumed Characters at The Historic Dockyard Chatham The Historic Dockyard Chatham re-opens to visitors for the new season on Saturday 9th February with family activities running during half term and costumed characters from throughout the ages whom visitors will encounter around the galleries and attractions.... |
| 07-01-2008 | 'Pirates' and 'Witches And Wizards' At 'Meet The Storytellers' As part of National Storytelling Week, The Historic Dockyard Chatham is inviting families to ‘meet the storytellers’ on Saturday 26th January and Saturday 2nd February. Visitors can sign up to be a Pirate on Saturday 26th January and take... |