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Phew, July went by so quickly! As such, it’s now time for the August event guide, this month featuring a bunch of fun activities to keep you entertained through the month, and happily the vast majority of them are free! This guide remains a curated selection of interesting events happening in Medway next month as opposed to an exhaustive list, so please don’t be too offended if your own event isn’t listed.

All About Bridges

1 - 29 Aug / Exhibition / Rochester Cathedral, Rochester