LV21

01/01/2025

Today is Shipping Forecast Day on BBC Radio 4 to celebrate the 100th year since its first national broadcast by the Met Office.

An exhibition featuring a collection of new pieces by the acclaimed Kent based textile artist, writer and lecturer Cas Holmes whose textile work is often ins...

09/12/2024

Some wonderful new artwork created by Yr10 & mixed class art scholars at Radnor House Sevenoaks today for the Layered Landscapes project with North West Kent Countryside Partnership.

If you’re a community group or a school based in / around Sevenoaks and would like to get involved in free creative activities inspired by the local landscape please get in touch.

The project runs until March 2025 and culminates in a public exhibition of the participants’ artwork in the spring.

For more information:

https://lv21.co.uk/projects/layered-landscapes/

25/11/2024

Our first week at Historic Dockyard Chatham and news about LV21's up coming projects.

The iconic LV21, a National Historic Ship (No. 2330), has returned to Medway and docked at The Historic Dockyard Chatham.

16/11/2024

Historic Dockyard Chatham⬇️

It's the final weekend that the Dockyard is open for the 2024 season.

Come and see us to explore 400 years of ship-building heritage. Test your sea legs on HMS OCELOT, a Cold War Submarine; explore HMS CAVALIER, a Second World War Destroyer and walk the deck of HMS GANNET, our Victorian Sloop.

Watch our Master Ropemakers at work using centuries-old techniques on our iconic Ropewalk and explore our brand new Ropery gallery.

The Dockyard will re-open in February 2025, in time for the half-term holidays.

If you can't wait until then, don't forget that Mission Christmas is on sale now.

13/11/2024

Fourth Portal

13/11/2024

Second Chance Charity
Sun Pier House

Sun Pier House is proud to support Second Chance Charity with their amazing art auction! Bid online NOW to help continue their important work for families facing food insecurity this Christmas.

Over the weekend of 16-17 November, you will be able to view work by Billy Childish, Zara Carpenter, Sam Collins, Jamie Reid, Jimmy Cauty, Not Banksy, Harry Adams, Carol Smith, Maggie Osborn, Kieron Poole, Sarah Crouch, Mick Hampshire, Rikard Osterlund, Heather Haythornthwaite, Sophie Young, Sam Hall, and more in our Gallery and place closed bids ahead of the main auction of Sunday 17 November at 2.30pm.

To bid online click here: https://fund2ndchancemedway.org/home/

Image Description: Poster with information regarding the auction depicting an artist surrounded by canvas and easels.
Text reads:
Second Chance Medway’s Art Auction 16-17 NOVEMBER
•Raising money to support Medway Families facing food insecurity this Christmas.
•Opportunity to own art by Billy Childish, Sam Collins, Zara Carpenter and more.
•All items available to view at Sun Pier House
•Supported by Nucleus Arts, Spaghetti Weston, L-13, Sun Pier House and Local Authority News.
VIEWING: Saturday 16th November : 2pm - 6pm & Sunday 17th November: 11am - 2pm
LOCATION: Sun Pier House, Medway St, Chatham ME4 4HF
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO MAKE YOUR BID: fund2ndchancemedway.org

12/11/2024

Medway River Lit Bird Wise North Kent ⬇️

*6 spaces left*
Coming up on Wednesday - Bird Wise North Kent, will be with us at Chatham Library at 2pm, to talk about the migratory birds that use the river. Bring your binoculars if you have some! (Dependent on the weather!) Free, Pay What You Want. Booking required - 12 max.

Book here --> https://www.medwayriverlit.co.uk/event-details-registration/talk-bird-wise-presents-migratory-birds-in-medway-2024-11-13-14-00

(Image description: The foreshore of the River Medway with swans. The Bird Wise and Medway River Lit logos.)

11/11/2024

10 days to go until the one-day Innovation Showcase transforms Gravesend, offering a glimpse into a future that’s already here. Featuring Funky Porcini’s Laserium, an incredible lineup of talented speakers and demonstrators from across the UK, alongside local businesses and dedicated volunteers, this promises to be a truly special and memorable Wednesday.
https://lnkd.in/eV_jBc4J
INNOVATION SHOWCASE
Wednesday, 20th November 2024
Gravesend, Kent
From early ‘til late
The Past and the Future Always meet in the present.

11/11/2024

VOLUNTEERS - INNOVATION SHOWCASE - HELP!
Hello, the email has gone out to all the email addresses that we have down as volunteers. We are going to need more people if you are able to escape commitments on the 20 November 2024? If you would like to volunteer, or have but not received below, then please email [email protected] ASAP!
Many thanks, lets make the day special for everyone.

Hello

Thank you for offering to volunteer for the Innovation Showcase. As the event approaches (10 days away), we're happy—and relieved—to have you on board. We must apologise for the delay in sending this email, but as you’ll see, it’s been very busy.

You can find more information about the event here:
https://www.fourthportal.com/gravesend-showcase-2024

The event will take place on Wednesday, 20 November 2024, from early morning until late evening.

If you're still available to volunteer, could you please reply to this email with:

>Your contact number
>The times you’re available
>Any role you’d prefer

Sabrina is managing the volunteers and will be in touch with more details about the roles and responsibilities for the day.

If you have friends or family over 18 who would also like to volunteer, please let us know, as we really do need more help.

If you are already volunteering, thank you, please send details for us to add to the spreadsheet and also invite at least one friend to be involved. :) x

Thank you,

Best wishes,

11/11/2024

NEWS WILL TRAVEL
Brilliant! George Orwell's Son, Richard Blair and Chair of the The Orwell Society, Quentin Kopp with our first Fourth Portal newspaper outside the old railway station where George Orwell and his wife Eileen arrived and left Marrakech!
Our next newspaper on Innovation is back from the printers this week - DM if you would like a copy!
https://www.fourthportal.com/

09/11/2024

A range of grants are now available to apply for through the Northfleet Place Partnership Programme.

We are part of the Northfleet Place Partnership Programme, a partnership made up of Creative Estuary, Gravesham Borough Council and Ebbsfleet Development Corporation aiming to increase the creative and cultural infrastructure of Northfleet.

The programme grants include:

Creative Development Grants (up to £1,000): funding the development of creative practitioners who are looking to progress their professional creative ambitions.
Creative Impact Grants (£5,000- £10,000): supporting organisations, individuals or groups who are or have previously delivered creative activity in Northfleet, Kent.
Creative Enterprise Grants (up to £3,000): funding the development of creative businesses, accompanied by a 6-month programme of negotiated support including 1-to-1 mentorship from industry professionals, access to training and skills development.

Find out more here: https://www.gravesham.gov.uk/news/article/174/northfleet-grants-available-now

08/11/2024

DATE FOR YOUR DIARIES - WEDNESDAY 20 NOVEMBER

The first ever Innovations Showcase - brought to us by the incredible team at Fourth Portal a whole day of exciting and intriguing encounters around the town centre.

Check the full listings at
https://www.fourthportal.com/gravesend-showcase-2024

07/11/2024

05/11/2024

Excited to be working with Scarabeus on something extra special for 2025 - it’s about time too after 15 years since this spectacular collaboration ⬇️

https://www.estuaryfestival.com/artist2025/detail/lv21.html

Throwback to our site-specific spectacular Focal Point on the striking LV21
It's been great to revisit this vessel recently... something new may be coming in 2025 so watch this space 👀🤫
https://lv21.co.uk/projects/focal-point/
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04/11/2024

Great offer from Medway Adult Education for Art and Design Level 2 BTEC course ⬇️

Discover our exciting 'BTEC Level 2 Art and Design Skills - Drawing and Painting mixed media' course. 🖼🎨

This creative course introduces you to a variety of art disciplines such as drawing and painting (visual recording), sculpture and three-dimensional working whilst exploring materials such as plastic, metal and textiles.

You will be based in one of our inspirational art studios, working on a range of projects to build your portfolio and to learn new expressive art skills.

Click this link to find out more:
https://tinyurl.com/yde8s4cp

Some concessions are available for this course. If you think you may be eligible please contact: [email protected] or call 01634 338400.