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The Octopus Foundation is a charitable organisation based in Medway.

We work with vulnerable, marginalised people from areas of multiple deprivation in Kent and Medway.

30/10/2026

Our lives are made up of lots of different activities, some of which we have to do and others we choose to do for enjoyment, but if we're feeling low, we may lack the motivation, even for things we usually enjoy.

Avoiding tasks and activities may initially feel like a relief, but over time, this may make a low mood harder to shift.

Creating a to-do list may help to focus our attention and therefore ability to tackle those tasks or activities, whilst incorporating structure and routine, and ultimately better balance into our lives to improve our overall mental wellbeing.

29/10/2026

RSPB Feed the Birds Day provides an opportunity for us to showcase birdfeeders produced at The Octopus Foundation.

These were created in our workshop by our volunteer Brian then painted and pyrographed by our volunteer Lindsay. Can you see the little feet?

It's so positive to have such a diverse range of skills within our volunteer team, which can be combined to produce such beautiful items.

These have been very popular at fairs we have attended over the past couple of years, with buyers liking both the rustic and uniqueness of them.

As temperatures drop and risk of disease is reduced, the RSPB encourages increased bird feeding from November 1st, so here's notice to go and stock up on your bird food!

27/10/2026

These black cats are often a 'first item' produced on the scroll saw by beneficiaries who are new to this particular equipment, and there must now be quite a few positioned on door frames across Medway and beyond!

Black dogs and purple octopuses are another favourite, but as it's National Black Cat Day, we thought we'll save those for another time...

26/10/2026

Tomorrow our Craftealadies will be felting pumpkins so we'll show you those later in the week, but as it's World Pumpkin Day today, we thought we'd share a pic of our Octopus pumpkin from a couple of years ago, cleverly designed and carved by our volunteer Lindsay 🐙

Have any of our friends and followers created any unique pumpkin carving designs they'd like to share?

Any other pumpkin crafts? Or not forgetting recipes? We've definitely had the weather for some pumpkin soup!

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24/10/2026

Don't forget to put your clocks back before you go to bed tonight everyone 🐙

24/10/2026

Our corporate membership of Rochester Rotary Club has increased our knowledge and awareness of a range of issues; locally, nationally and globally.

The gradual eradication of polio worldwide over decades is just one of those issues, highlighted today on World Polio Day.

Partnership working can create so many opportunities, and enhance knowledge and skills for all involved.

21/10/2026

Everyone Writes Day! A perfect opportunity to show the latest collection of hand turned pens, all turned by our Shedders in our workshop.

19/10/2026

Maddie works hard supporting everything that goes on at Te****le Towers as well as any projects and events we are involved in out in the community.

She spends so much time supporting the wellbeing of others that it's important that she also takes a bit of time for herself!

Thank you Maddie for all that you do 🐙🐾🐙 ###

17/10/2026

"Light over darkness", so important for us all to remember.

Happy Diwali to all who celebrate 🎉

Address

2 Victory Park
Rochester
ME24ER

Telephone

+441634712884

Website

http://www.theoctopusfoundation.org.uk/

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