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MACA Our aim to is to promote inclusivity with regards to culture, diversity and African and Caribbean her

Medway African Caribbean Association was started back in 1984. Mr Joe Cole had the idea along with John Okomah and some others, to meet with the idea of forming an association as a means of getting to know each other. People from a wide range of cultural backgrounds attended a meeting, which saw the birth of “ Medway Multicultural association. Mr Cole was the Chairperson and John Okomah the vice c

hairperson, also on the committee were Mrs Cole and Ron Hill. Some of the other cultural groups left to form their own group, but the group continued and renamed itself: Medway African Caribbean Association.

04/07/2026
04/07/2026
02/07/2026

Don't miss out on the amazing Chatham Carnival THIS SATURDAY!

Join us for a day of free activities. Entertainment across two stages. Food market and the parade at 12noon!

02/07/2026

It’s taken me a minute to write this as I’m still feeling quite emotional about it! The production of Sarah's Story written and produced by Kate Mechedou of Mrs Bakers Medway Theatre Company that was hosted by St John's Chatham on Saturday was an absolute masterpiece 💙 from start to finish; the whole cast and crew were amazing! I was gripped from the moment I walked through the door, to be greeted by some of our elders and young people dressed in period costume. What amazed me was to hear how the two leading ladies had stories similar to Sarah, then to finish the evening with the Great Great Grandson of Sarah Forbes Bonetta, talking about his journey to finding out he is related to her.
Thank you to all Kate, the composer Matthew Fisher , all the amazing cast, community cast and choir, all the crew, to Arnold Anwoor for sharing his story, for Dr Mark Ledwidge for chairing the panel, to St Johns Church for hosting, to everyone who came, especially the Deputy Mayor of Medway Councillor Sharion Jackson and to Councillor Nina Gurung and Paul Cowell thank you so much! 💓
More pics to follow!

23/06/2026
23/06/2026

We’re delighted to invite you to Sarah’s Story – A Princess in Medway, a theatre performance taking place at St John’s Chatham on Saturday 27 June 2026.
Created in partnership with MACA and directed by Mrs Bakers Medway Theatre Company, this performance shares the story of Sarah Forbes Bonetta — A princess of West African heritage and goddaughter of Queen Victoria, whose story also has a direct connection to St John’s Chatham.

There will be two performances on the day:
Saturday 27th June 2026
2pm and 7pm
St John’s Chatham, 18 Railway Street, Chatham, ME4 4JT

There will also be a post-show talk after the 7pm performance, offering space to reflect on the story, the themes of the performance, and its connection to St John’s Chatham.

Tickets are free, but booking is essential. You can book here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sarahs-story-a-princess-in-medway-tickets-1989550599400?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Please do come along, and feel free to share with friends, family and anyone who may be interested.

23/06/2026

Rehearsals in progress. Extremely honoured to be working with an experienced, high profile professionals including our Queen Victoria, Susan Aderin, shown here. Do you recognise Susan from her recurring role in 'Eastenders'? Come and see her in 'Sarah's Story: A Princess in Medway' at 2pm and 7pm on Saturday 27th June 2026. ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; Love Chatham ; St John's Chatham ; MACA ; University of Kent ; Creative Medway ; book your free place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sarahs-story-a-princess-in-medway-tickets-1989550599400?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

22/06/2026

Good morning MACA its day today
We are raising a flag with the Mayor of Medway and Vince Maple at 9am this morning ! ITV News Meridian Medway Messenger KMTV BBC Kent Councillor Nina Gurung

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Medway African Caribbean Association Sunlight Centre 105 Richmond Road
Gillingham
ME71LX

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