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To promote our wonderful Medway Towns and share all the amazing events that take place here.

We aim to platform the good work and the great people that make Medway so special. This year the Mayor has chosen Caring Hands in the Community and Slide Away as his charities.

11/11/2026

THE 11TH HOUR. THE 11TH DAY. THE 11TH MONTH. 🌹

At the eleventh hour, we stood together in silence. Not because we had nothing to say, but because some sacrifices are beyond words.

Freedom is not free. It never was. And it never will be.

Today, at Victoria Gardens, we honoured those who paid the ultimate price for our freedom.

For those of us who remain, remembrance must become responsibility.

Medway remembers. We will never forget. 🌹

Douglas K Hamandishe Medway Council

11/11/2026

WE REMEMBER. WE HONOUR. WE MUST NEVER FORGET. 🌹

Lamp of Peace flag raising at Gun Wharf

Freedom is not free. It never was. And it never will be.

Today at Gun Wharf, we raised our flag in honour of those who paid the ultimate price for our freedom.

For those of us who remain, remembrance must become responsibility.

Medway remembers. Lest we forget. 🌹

Douglas K Hamandishe Medway Council

10/11/2026

Sometimes, the brightest light in the room isn’t a candle……. It’s the person sitting next to you. 🪔❤️

What a joy to celebrate Diwali with Sahara Wellbeing CIC, bringing together older members of Medway’s South Asian community for a beautiful day of laughter, friendship and connection.

Diwali reminds us that light triumphs over darkness. And sometimes, that light is simply a smile, a conversation or knowing you’re not alone.

That’s the magic of Sahara. Through their incredible work, they’re tackling loneliness and helping older people feel connected, valued and celebrated.

Because growing older should never mean growing lonelier. ❤️

A huge thank you to Paramjot Kaur and the entire Sahara team for the warm welcome and for the difference you make in our community.

Different cultures. Shared values. One Medway. ✨

Happy Diwali! 🪔

Douglas K Hamandishe

08/11/2026

THREE EVENTS. ONE MEDWAY. ONE PROMISE — WE WILL NEVER FORGET. 🌹

Today, as Mayor of Medway, I joined the Royal Naval Reserve Remembrance Service at Great Lines, Chatham, the Remembrance Service and Parade at Rochester Cathedral, and a special gathering with reservists and families.

Three occasions. One purpose. To honour those who served, sacrificed and never came home.

Behind every name on a memorial is a life, a family and a story worth remembering.

Their sacrifice is our history. Their courage is our inheritance. Their memory is our responsibility.

To those who gave their tomorrows for our todays, Medway will never forget. 🌹

We are Medway. We are family. And family remembers. ❤️

📸 Special thanks to Isabel Austin, a talented Creative Media student from MidKent College, for capturing these moments.

We will remember them. Lest We Forget. 🌹

08/11/2026

THREE EVENTS. ONE MEDWAY. ONE PROMISE, WE WILL NEVER FORGET. 🌹

Today, as Mayor of Medway, I had the solemn privilege of attending the Royal Naval Reserve Remembrance Service at Great Lines, Chatham, followed by the Remembrance Service and Parade at Rochester Cathedral, before joining reservists, families and guests for a post-Remembrance gathering.

Three occasions. One shared purpose. To honour those who served, sacrificed and never came home. 🌹

Standing alongside veterans, serving personnel and families was a powerful reminder that behind every name on a memorial is a life, a family and a story worth remembering.

Medway’s proud naval and military heritage runs deep.

Their sacrifice is our history. Their courage is our inheritance. Their memory is our responsibility.

What moved me most was seeing generations united in remembrance.

Because the greatest tribute to those who gave their tomorrows is never to take our todays for granted.

Medway remembers. Today, tomorrow and for generations to come.

We are Medway. We are family. And family remembers. ❤️

Photos taken by Isabel Austin, a creative media student from MidKent College❤️

We will remember them. Lest We Forget. 🌹

Douglas K Hamandishe Medway Council

07/11/2026

WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TODAY TO MAKE YOU FEEL PROUD? 🇬🇧❤️

This morning, my answer was simple. I shared breakfast with some extraordinary people who have served our nation. 🎖️

They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But this morning, it wasn’t just about the food. It was about service, sacrifice, friendship and remembrance.

I had the privilege of joining the Armed Forces Veterans Breakfast Club (AFVBC), where veterans and their families came together to share stories, laughter, memories and that wonderful sense of belonging.

Now in its 11th year, this heartwarming tradition reminds us that while military service may come to an end, the bonds of comradeship never truly leave us.

As we approach Remembrance Sunday, we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. We also honour those who served, those who continue to serve, and the families who stand beside them. 🌹

To everyone who makes these breakfasts possible, thank you for keeping the spirit of camaraderie alive. Long may it continue!

Because remembrance isn’t just about looking back. It’s about standing together, today and for generations to come.

Medway Remembers. We are family. Lest We Forget. ❤️🌹

Medway Council Douglas K Hamandishe Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Clubs

06/11/2026

EVERY NAME TELLS A STORY. EVERY LIFE DESERVES TO BE REMEMBERED. 🌹

As we approach Remembrance Sunday, the launch of Medway Remembers made this year’s commemorations even more meaningful.

Over 20 volunteers. 700 lives researched. Countless stories being brought back to life.

An incredible project by Medway Archives Centre, honouring the civilians and military personnel from Medway who lost their lives during WWII.

Behind every name is a person. Behind every person is a story. And every story matters. ❤️

A heartfelt thank you to our remarkable volunteers, with a special tribute to the late Pauline Weeds, who helped bring this project to life. 🕊️

Because remembrance is more than a ceremony, a wreath or two minutes of silence.

It’s a promise never to forget.

We are Medway. We are family. And family remembers. 🌹

Douglas K Hamandishe Medway Archives Centre, Medway Council

Medway Council

06/11/2026

EVERY NAME TELLS A STORY. EVERY STORY REPRESENTS A LIFE. AND EVERY LIFE DESERVES TO BE REMEMBERED. 🌹

As we approach Remembrance Sunday, I had the privilege of celebrating something truly special here in Medway, the launch of Medway Remembers.

And what a fitting reminder that remembrance is not simply about looking back. It’s about ensuring that the passing of time never becomes the fading of memory.

Building on the incredible work of the Friends of Medway Archives, this new project by Medway Archives Centre is bringing together the stories of civilians and military personnel from Medway who lost their lives during the Second World War.

Over 20 volunteers. Approximately 700 lives researched. Countless stories waiting to be told.

Already, the team has uncovered casualties missing from local war memorials and what may be a previously unrecorded memorial to employees of the Rochester, Chatham & Gillingham Gas Company.

But behind every name is a person. A son, a daughter, a parent, a neighbour, a friend.

They were not simply casualties of war. They were part of our Medway family. ❤️

What moved me most was the dedication of our volunteers. People giving their time today to honour those who gave their tomorrows.

A special moment of remembrance for Pauline Weeds, who helped establish this project before sadly passing away on 6 March 2025. Her contribution, too, will not be forgotten. 🕊️

As we prepare to gather for Sunday’s Remembrance services, this project has made the occasion even more meaningful for me.

Because remembrance is more than a ceremony. More than a wreath. More than two minutes of silence.

It’s a promise that their stories will live on.

We are Medway. We are family. And family remembers. 🌹

Medway Council Douglas K Hamandishe

05/11/2026

Let’s take perspective to new heights! 🏰🔥

Where history meets the horizon, and every view tells a story of pride, place and possibility! ✨

From the heights of Rochester Castle, this is Medway in all its glory! ❤️

Truly grateful to Canon Chancellor Gordon for the privilege of seeing our home from a whole new perspective. 🙏

Medway Council Douglas K Hamandishe Rochester Cathedral Rochester Castle

05/11/2026

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