Archive for the 'Human Interest' Category

New Link Added

• Wednesday, January 11th, 2012

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


Christmas Greetings

• Wednesday, December 21st, 2011

Funeral arrangements

• Wednesday, November 16th, 2011

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 [...]


An answer to prayer

• Tuesday, November 8th, 2011

Mike Rowley writes from his personal experience. Mike Rowley


Toys for Christmas

• Friday, September 23rd, 2011

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


Promoted to Glory

• Thursday, September 8th, 2011

We have received the sad news of the Promotion to Glory of former Chatham Bandmaster Bill Andrews on 6 September. Bill Andrews


Lt. Col. Laurence Sutton

• Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

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


Betty Jones

• Friday, August 12th, 2011

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 [...]


Japan Staff Band to visit Hythe

• Tuesday, May 10th, 2011

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


Congratulations

• Friday, April 29th, 2011

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


Greetings – we live in Chatham

• Tuesday, April 12th, 2011

Chatham in New South Wales, Australia, that is. Capt. Roscoe Holland


Counting Time!

• Saturday, March 26th, 2011

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).


Road Closure

• Monday, January 17th, 2011

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 [...]


The Holiday Tree

• Thursday, January 13th, 2011

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:


Safe Exit is good news for Medway

• Wednesday, January 5th, 2011

The following is an extract from the December 2010 issue of ‘Policing Kent’: