We are pleased to have added a link to the website of the St Helier, Jersey, Corps where Lieutenants Steve & Mel Scoulding, formerly of Chatham, are the officers. Go to Our Links in the sidebar or click here to visit the site. Mel & Steve
The funeral service for Rose Reynolds will take place at the Salvation Army hall, Church Street, Chatham, ME4 4BT on Friday 25 November at 12noon. This will be followed by the Committal at the Medway Crematorium, Robin Hood Lane, ME5 9QU, at 1.20pm. After the Committal guests are invited to return to the Chatham Salvation [...]
Mike Rowley writes from his personal experience. Mike Rowley
Every December [usually during the second week] The Salvation Army in Chatham distribute new toys and other gifts to children and families in need over the Christmas period. Beginning the packing
We have received the sad news of the Promotion to Glory of former Chatham Bandmaster Bill Andrews on 6 September. Bill Andrews
In this week’s Monday Spot we reported the Promotion to Glory of Lt. Col. Sutton and promised an account of his ‘adventures’. This is a fascinating story and well worth the few minutes required to read it. Click here. Lt. Col. Sutton
MEDWAY’S oldest sheltered housing scheme, which was opened by the well-respected British actress Dame Sybil Thorndike, has celebrated its 50th birthday (states the local press). And among those at the anniversary party of Thorndike House in Palmerston Road, Chatham was Betty Jones, 96, who moved in 23 years ago. Betty is a member of our [...]
Captain Phil Layton, Salvation Army leader at Hythe, has asked us to publicise the visit of the Japan Staff Band at the end of this month. Japan Staff Band
Today we join millions around the world in offering congratulations to William and Catherine on the ocassion of their marriage at Westminster Abbey in London. Prince William & Kate Middleton
Chatham in New South Wales, Australia, that is. Capt. Roscoe Holland
Just a reminder to those who might have forgotten. Two important things happen this week end. The clocks go forward one hour tonight (26 March) and you have to complete your census forms based on tomorrow (27 March).
Signs have appeared in Chatham town centre indicating that Union Street will be closed to traffic next Sunday, 23 January. Diversion signs will be in place. This will affect all those who usually access the hall via Union Street and sufficient time should be allowed to negotiate the diversion, however complex it may turn out [...]
Now take a moment or two to consider………………. We understand that, for the first time ever, the Christmas tree in the White House was called a “Holiday Tree’ this year. It makes one want to cry! The following was written by Ben Stein and recited by him on CBS Sunday Morning Commentary:
The following is an extract from the December 2010 issue of ‘Policing Kent’: