The Rochester Eco Hub

30/05/2026

It's nearly that time of year again, we're looking forward to having a stall at the Cherry Picnic, hope to see you there,

It's just 6 weeks to the Cherry Picnic. We have lots of exciting things planned including face-painting, music, dancing, stalls and children's activities. Grab your friends, families, picnic baskets and come along to enjoy the beautiful park.

28/04/2026

Last night we hosted a screening of the National Emergency Briefing on climate and nature. It was great to have a full a house with representatives from Labour, the Conservatives and the Green Party as well as a local journalist from the Local Authority and various members of the community.

After the film we spent time reflecting on what we had heard before thinking about what action we might take, including asking our MPs to support a Parliamentary Call to have the video screened on prime time national television.

If you are keen to find a screening or are thinking about hosting a screening yourself you can find all the information on the National Emergency Briefing website:

https://www.nebriefing.org/

Thanks to all who came along and to Medway Adult Education for providing us with a venue.

National Emergency Briefing | The UK’s leading climate and nature experts brief MP's on the risks, impacts and solutions to the climate emergency

06/04/2026

Rochester Eco Hub is organising a screening and discussion of the National Emergency Briefing on climate and nature on 27th Aprill at 7pm at Medway Adult Ed (Rochester). We have a limited capacity and only a few spaces left so if you would like to join please book your spot asap. If you want to come but there are no spaces left let us know as it's possible more screenings can be arranged. We are pleased that we will be joined by local Councillors from Labour and the Conservatives, the Chair of Medway Green Party and a local journalist from the Local Authority.

Footage from November’s National Emergency Briefing of leading experts on climate change impacts followed by discussion.

06/04/2026

Hope you've had a lovely long weekend :-) Just to update you our next litter pick is on Saturday 11th April at 10 am.
We will meet in Cazeneuve Street in Troy Town (Rochester) and work around that area for an hour. Equipment provided and all welcome as always 😀

22/03/2026

Just a reminder we have Eco Hub drinks tomorrow (Monday 23rd) at The Royal Crown Pub in Rochester. We will be joined by a guest from the Co-op who will be talking about community and sustainability initiatives. We'll also be discussing our next litter pick and the national emergency briefing (amongst other things).

Please join us, you'll find us in "The Snug" which is an area on the ground floor sectioned off by glass panels :-)

01/02/2026

Upcoming dates for your diary:

Eco Hub Drinks at The Royal Crown, Rochester Monday 23rd February 7:30pm - ALL WELCOME

Litter Pick - Saturday 28th February 10am - Meet on (Rochester) Maidstone Road/Valley View Road. ALL WELCOME - EQUIPMENT PROVIDED

Eco Hub Drinks at The Royal Crown 23rd March 7:30pm ALL WELCOME

National Emergency Briefing Documentary Screening at Medway Adult Education, Rochester. 27th April evening. Details to be confirmed.

24/01/2026

NEW VENUE FOR ECO HUB DRINKS!

We are very much looking forward to meeting on Monday for our first Eco Hub Drinks of the year. Our old meeting spot is no longer open so this Monday we will be meeting at The Royal Crown in Rochester. We have an area reserved at the back left of the pub (next to the side door).

Monday will be all about discussing ideas for what we might want to do over the year... talks, litter picks, eco fair etc. we'd very much welcome new people and new ideas so please do join us if you can.

If you have any questions let me know otherwise hope to see you on Monday 26th January, 7:30pm at The Royal Crown, Rochester.

23/11/2025

Thank you to everyone who supported the Eco Fair yesterday, it was wonderful to have so many people under one roof who are finding ways to look after our environment - whether providing clean energy, reducing waste or looking after nature - all showing we can still have beautiful products, warm homes and lots of fun :-)

23/11/2025

Great opportunity to join the Medway Climate Change team... just 4 days left to apply!!

Applications close Thursday, 27 November.

Medway Council is seeking a Climate Response Development Officer to lead on engagement work to support the successful delivery of our Climate Change Action Plan.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents and communities. You will develop and deliver inclusive engagement activities and content to promote opportunities for local climate action, build partnerships, and empower people to get involved.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate the following, as a minimum, within their written application:

🌍 Effective communication skills to lead workshops, consultations, and public events.
🌍 Experience of communicating effectively across a range of audiences.
🌍 Experience of planning and delivering communication or engagement activities.
🌍 Knowledge of the role local authorities play in addressing climate change.
🌍 A commitment to equality and diversity, seeking to remove barriers that may prevent people accessing services.

If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Vicki Emrit at [email protected]

To find out more and to apply visit: https://orlo.uk/qfjYF

21/11/2025

Quick reminder of all the wonderful stalls you can visit at the Christmas Eco Fair tomorrow.. please do come along, we'd love to have your support.

The Circle Refill Hub - sustainable Christmas gifts and plastic free refills
Farleigh Fieldsrleigh Fields - beautiful wreaths, pesticide free and locally grown
Kent Wildlife Trustldlife Trust - local conservation charity
Guscott Heating ServicesGuscott Heating Services- Strood based air source heat pumps installers, can inform about available grants
The Velveteen Rabbit Shop gorgeous teddies that need rehoming
matilda_flood local artist
A Pinch of Stardust paintings and handcrafted gifts
Medway Asthma Self-Helpsthma Self-Help support people with asthma
Medway Climate Changedway Climate Change giving away free trees
Medway Adult Education info on sustainability courses
Friends of The Vines, Rochestervolunteers who look after The Vines
Friends of Rochester Churchfields & Esplanade volunteers who look after Churchfields & Esplanade
Miss Ava's Millinery Ava's Millinery - vintage hats and fascinators
GoDeo Jewelley - repurposing old jewellery
Kent Commuity Energy -not for profit, community generated energy
Towards Plastic-Free Medwaywards Plastic-Free Medway
Bird Wise North Kent advising about the well-being of our bird population and how we can help
Lionness Masarla - plastic free refill for spices
MESS ROOM CIC

Also, not too late to book on the Junk Jam percussion workshop at 12pm..