World Heritage Latest
5th July 2010
Last week saw another successful event for the Chatham World Heritage Partnership, with over 100 guests celebrating the completion of the World Heritage Site nomination dossier and the first phase of the Great Lines Heritage Park.
Representatives from Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust, Fort Amherst Heritage Trust, the Royal School of Military Engineering, the Universities at Medway, and the Lower Lines Trust explained why they support the bid, and were welcomed by the Leader of Medway Council, Cllr Rodney Chambers, to the magnificent venue of the St George's Centre. The Chair of the Partnership, Lindsey Morgan, thanked guests for attending, and for their support throughout the bid's development. Lindsey noted that the Partnership had made some major contributions, including proposing the inclusion of the river within the boundary, instigating the quarterly newsletter, and, of course, selecting the name for the Great Lines Heritage Park.
The evening also saw a performance from Stirring Spirits, a Play on Words Community Theatre production, and the opportunity for guests to place items in the time capsule, generously provided by local firm IPS International. The capsule will be buried at the Great Lines Heritage Park to mark the completion of its first phase.
Also marked that evening was the launch of the third round of funding from the Chatham World Heritage Partnership fund, and the second edition of the Chatham World Heritage brochure, updated with new images and information, and the revised boundary.
Thanks are due to the event sponsor, IPS International Ltd, and the Friends of the Admiral's Garden who kindly led the tours of the Lower Lines Park before the meeting.
15th June 2010
The next meeting of the Chatham World Heritage Partnership will take place on Monday 28th June at the St George's Centre in Chatham. All are welcome. Please click on the links to view the agenda for the evening, and a map of the venue.
This meeting will celebrate the completion of Chatham's World Heritage Site nomination document.
There will also be an opportunity to contribute to the contents of a time capsule which will buried at the Great Lines Heritage Park, in celebration of the completion of its first phase.There will be a short interval for Partners to provide written contributions for the capsule, and Partners are welcome to bring along photographs or very small objects to be included.
The evening will also feature:
· an optional tour of the newly-opened Lower Lines Park
· the launch of the Chatham World Heritage Partnership Fund -our small grants scheme, helping local people deliver projects in support of the World Heritage bid.
·the unveiling of the new Chatham World Heritage brochure
·an extract from Stirring Spirits, a Play on Words Community Theatre event recently performed at Fort Amherst.
A light buffet will be provided. Freeparking is available on site, or there is a regular bus service (seewww.arrivabus.co.uk for details).
If you would like to attend, please book your place by emailing chathamworldheritage@medway.gov.uk, or calling 01634 331176 by Wednesday 23rd June. Please let us know if you have any special access or dietary requirements, and if you would like to take part in the tour.
We are grateful for the support of IPS International in sponsoring the event. IPS International are providing the time capsule, which is being made specially for the event by first year engineering apprentices at their training centre on the Medway City Estate
14th May 2010
Welcome to the first edition of the Chatham World Heritage newsletter. Please do let us know what you think, including suggestions for future newsletters.
You can find the answers to the quiz, and some more interesting facts about Chatham's heritage here.
12th May 2010
Save the Date.
The next meeting of the Chatham World Heritage Partnership will be on the evening of Monday 28th June, at the St George's Centre in Chatham. Details will be sent to all Partners soon. If you're not already a member, sign up here to receive your invitation.
10th May 2010
Play on Words Community theatre company have had a busy weekend of filming in preparation for "Stirring Spirits" - a unique performance taking place at Fort Amherst on 2nd and 3rd June. The performance will showcase the work of young people in Medway bringing the rich tapestry of Chatham's heritage to life.
Tickets are priced at £3.00 - click here for details.
21st January 2010
Fort Amherst Heritage Trust are seeking new Trustees. This is an exciting opportunity for Individuals who can offer at least 15 hours a month, and who have an interest in local history, military history or promoting the preservation of heritage. Prospective trustees should be able to demonstrate a particular expertise or skill which they can use to the benefit of the Trust and its objectives. This could include for instance, but not exclusively; legal, construction, conservation, organisational, financial, fundraising, project management or similar areas of expertise. There is no payment for time given, but out of pocket expenses can be paid. To find out more, please email chathamworldheritage@medway.gov.uk, call 01634 847747 and ask for Peter Robins, or write to:
Peter Robins
Secretary / Treasurer
Fort Amherst Heritage Trust
Dock Road
Chatham, Kent
ME4 4UB
4th January 2010
The next Chatham World Heritage Partnership meeting will take place on Wednesday 27th January, from 6.15pm at MidKent College’s new campus at the Lower Lines.
This event is designed for new or recent members of the Partnership, who would like to find out more about the World Heritage Site nomination for Chatham.
Long-standing members of the Partnership are welcome to attend, but are encouraged to bring a new friend, relative or colleague with them.
Light refreshments will be served from 5.30pm, and free parking is available on site from 5pm. The programme for the event can be downloaded here.
If you would like to attend, please register at either chathamworldheritage@medway.gov.uk or 01634 331176 by 20th January 2010. All are welcome.
A further meeting of the full Partnership is planned for late spring.
