Medway Pride CIC, MGSD Centre, 331 High Street Rochester Medway ME1 1DA info@medwaypride.uk 01634 408668

What you can bring to Medway Pride 25

To keep everyone safe we ask visitors to the Medway Pride Festival to follow the rules on our tickets. Here is a list of items you could bring to the event

Permitted / What to Bring

You can bring the following items to Medway Pride.

Wallet with cash/card & government approved ID

Factory Sealed Water Bottles, Empty Reusable Water Bottles (No Glass allowed in Rochester Castle Gardens)

Blankets to sit on

Fully charged phone and battery pack (tag us on socials with @PrideMedway #MedwayPride25)

Cameras – Only take images for personal use, 

Sunscreen

Flags, banners or handmade signs (no hard poles, no corporate/company branding unless a sponsor, and no signs promoting illegal activity or hate speech)

Small bags, backpacks or purses (these will be searched upon entry)

Rain ponchos in case of rain

Your best pride outfit!

Read the Code of Conduct in advance

Rochester Riverside

Rochester Riverside have supported Medway Pride for many years with a grant from their community fund.

Set alongside the River Medway, Rochester Riverside offers over 2.5km of waterfront walks for you to enjoy, leading you around the whole of the development.

Convenient on-site facilities

The central Limehouse Wharf plaza offers brand new amenities, including a co-op, costa coffee and travelodge hotel all now open. A brand new primary school is now open opposite the development

Transport links

Our development sits adjacent to Rochester station, meaning your commute to London couldn’t be easier. Thanks to High Speed rail links, you can be at Stratford International in just 30 minutes or St Pancras International in 38 minutes. France is also on your doorstep as there are also Eurostar services to Paris in 2 hours from Ebbsfleet International. Both the A2 and M2 are close by, providing excellent transport by road. https://www.countrysidehomes.com/developments/kent/rochester-phase-7-dp

Giant Stride Graphics

Giant Stride Graphics have supported Medway Pride creating banners, exhibits and pride parade flags since 2022. We welcome their support for Medway Pride 25.

Giant Stride Graphics was launched in 2015 and is growing from strength to strength as each year passes. GSG is developing a strong reputation within the Marine community for quality and cost effective solutions.

As part of our vision for quality we looked for the approval from leading vinyl manufacturer Avery Dennision to be come an approved installer. Requiring both a theory and practical exam this is one of the most difficult certifications to achieve within the industry. GSG passed with flying colours.

Being a Avery Dennison approved installer it is only logical we use Avery Dennision vinyl. Giant Stride Graphics uses only Marine approved vinyl as per Avery’s recommendation, this is great news for your boat names and stripes as they will last for many happy years, even better news if we are doing your van graphics for you as we use the same vinyl which is way over specification for a van. We do this as it keeps are stock holding down, but also means you get a better quality product.

https://marine.giant-stride-graphics.co.uk/about-us

Springwood Corner Care Home in Gravesend

Welcome to a new sponsor for Medway Pride 25.

Experience the Avery Healthcare Difference

Opening in June 2025, Springwood Corner Care Home will provide Gravesend residents with exceptional care in a warm and welcoming environment. As with all Avery care homes, Springwood Corner will prioritise resident well-being with delicious meals and a holistic approach to activities and care. Our brand-new home will provide expert residential, respite, and dementia care in Gravesend, Kent. Contact us today to arrange a visit and discuss your individual care requirements. https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/care-homes/springwood-corner/

Henry Schein UK Holdings Limited

We welcome Henry Schein UK Holdings Limited support for Medway Pride 25. This is the second year that they have supported the event.

Henry Schein One in Gillingham brings diversity to dental health technology. Their PRIDE & ALLIES network fosters year-round visibility for their LGBTQIA+ employees and partners, and we’re chuffed they’re lending their support to Medway Pride again. Inclusion in tech is often talked about, but it matters — and these guys are leading the way.

https://www.henryschein.co.uk

University Of Greewich

We’re super proud to have the University of Greenwich on board again this year! Did you know they rank 2nd nationally for LGBTQIA+ workplace inclusion and are deeply committed to LGBTQIA+ representation on campus. Their tireless support for Medway Pride reflects a shared vision of visibility, safety, and celebration!

Thank you to University Of Greenwich for for your continued support for Medwy Pride 25

A forward-thinking university in a historic setting. Discover more about student life and the study experience at Medway Campus in Chatham Maritime, Kent.

Where you choose to study is a really important decision, and we are delighted to welcome you to our historic Medway Campus in Chatham, Kent.

Medway Campus has a rich naval history. Its red-brick buildings were previously a Royal Navy base. Nelson’s flagship HMS Victory was built at Chatham’s Historic Dockyard.

The campus also has amazing cafés and bars, including those in Pembroke and Pilkington Buildings. An attractive piazza-style area with outdoor seating is ideal for events. There are also plenty of green spaces, with a tennis court.

We offer our students a supportive environment for their studies and the help they need to secure graduate jobs in London, the South East and further afield.

Visit our website

Genesis Recycling Group

Medway Pride 25 welcome GRG as a sponsor for hadling our waste management.

We’re not just a recycling company; we’re a group of eco-warriors, waste wizards, and bin enthusiasts, committed to giving your rubbish a second chance at life.

Our Services

We whip up waste management concoctions custom-brewed for your business’s unique palate. With years (okay, decades) of experience under our belts, our team is on a relentless quest to recycle, reuse and reduce.

Grow Your Vision

“Don’t let your waste wallow in a pit of despair! Whether you’re a sprightly small business looking to tiptoe on a tinier carbon footprint, or a grand corporation with a cavern of ‘maybe-it’s-treasure-maybe-it’s-trash’ items, we’re here with a helping hand and a cheeky wink. Join us on this eco-adventure, and let’s sprinkle the world with a bit of cleanliness, a dash of green, and a whole lot of giggles. Click ‘Get a Quote’ and let us tickle your eco-fancy today!”

SILVERHAND ESTATE

Have joined as a Sponsor of Medway Pride 25.

They produce wonderful sparkling wine from grapes grown in Medway.

Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Kent countryside, Silverhand Estate is a hidden gem that offers a unique blend of natural beauty and rich heritage. It is defining the new rules of English sparkling wine, having established the largest single organic vineyard in the UK, covering an area of more than 900 acres.

Located in Luddesdown, Kent – Silverhand takes its name from King Ludd – a first century King of the Trinovantes, founder of London and God of Protection and Prosperity. Losing his hand in battle, he was stripped of his rank and position until a Silverhand was made for him… 

More recently we have established the largest single vineyard in the UK, spanning the beautiful countryside in the heart of Kent.

Check their website

Medway Pride Fundraising

It might be said that an attack on any part of the LGBTQIA+ community is an attack on the community as a whole.

Following the Supreme Court ruling on Sex Discrimination Equality 2010 Act we must continue to look out for each other, and right now, take extra care of our trans and non-binary siblings.

We want everyone to have the confidence and the strength and the right to live on their own terms.

Every year, Medway Pride allows people of all stripes to celebrate their identity in a supportive, safe, joyful environment

But We could do more,

We’d like to organise

  • More inspiring events
  • More public displays of solidarity
  • More emotional support
  • More sound advice
  • More advocacy

        But it’s expensive

Will you help us deflate the hate by making a one-off or monthly donation to the

Medway Pride Fund?

Your donation will help us inspire, support and nurture the LGBTQIA+ community in Medway at this uncertain time…

And keep Pride Free