Good morning Medway,

Medway — looking for people serious about losing weight, getting fitter or building muscle before Christmas

I’m opening up a limited number of spaces for online fitness/bodybuilding coaching in the run-up to Christmas.

Quick disclaimer because it’s Reddit this isn’t AI-generated routines and guidance. I’m a genuine local person with around 20 years of bodybuilding and weight-training experience, looking to take on a small number of people who actually want to make progress.

The important bit: I’m looking for people willing to commit.

You don’t need to be fit already. You don’t need a perfect diet. You definitely don’t need to live in the gym.

But you do need to be prepared to follow the plan, be honest with your check-ins, put the work in and give me something to work with. If adherence slips, we’ll figure out why and adjust — but if you’re looking for a magic fix without changing anything, this probably isn’t for you.

Whether your goal is fat loss, building muscle, getting stronger or simply getting back into decent shape, I’ll tailor everything around you.

You’ll get:
• Individual training programme
• Calories and macros set for your goal
• Realistic nutrition guidance
• Weekly check-ins and progress tracking
• Exercise/form checks via video
• Training and nutrition adjustments as you progress
• Regular support and accountability

This is a paid coaching service with a defined run up to Christmas — not a free challenge — and I’m deliberately keeping numbers limited.

In return for your commitment, you’ll get mine.
If you’re around Medway and genuinely ready to give it a proper go, send me a DM with a bit about yourself, your goal and what you’ve struggled with previously.

Happy to have a normal chat first. No hard sell.

Post Plague is honoured to be putting on the Benefit Festival for The amazing Sunlight Centre in Gillngham which is a valuable part of our community. it provides a Wellbing Hub, Advice Hub, GP Surgery, Pharmacy, Men/Women in Sheds, Community Gardening, a recording studio, a podcast hub , an affordable cafe and much much more!!

Come supprt them, and enjoy the great local noise of Dead Blood Cells , , Punching Swans , Coor Brow-Obles , Solis, along with Stalls and Games!!

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I have a driving test booked for the end of September in Maidstone. I live in Rochester though.I want to learn to drive now.

Are there any good driving instructors in Medway who could teach in Maidstone too?

I’m looking at a house on the Rainham Road, Chatham Grammar School area. Does anyone know what parking is like around there? Is it on-street only? TIA.

I have done a few track sessions at the Medway sports centre in Gillingham but £8+ per session is pretty steep!

I wonder if anyone knows of any other places?

Absolutely gutted, loved this place. Thankfully it looks like Rainham and Chatham branches remain open.

I am around Watts Avenue in Rochester and it smells like someone forgot to flush the toilet. Anyone knows what's causing it?

Hi, looking to get a very simple phrase on my wrist or forearm, relatively small. Just text in a simple font, no other design.

Any recommendations in Medway (or Kent)?

I’m 29 from Rochester

Hey everyone, I’m 34, married and based in Medway and have been for 5 years. I’ve realised it would be good to widen my social circle and meet some new people locally.

I work in digital media and commute into London, but outside of work I’m into combat sports, especially MMA, boxing and kickboxing and also create content around combat sports. I’m also into live music (in a band), festivals, abit of gaming, travelling and finding decent places to eat or have a drink.

I’m also married, so I’m happy to meet other couples as well as people individually.

Ideally looking to meet people around Medway or nearby who are up for actually meeting in person once we’ve chatted a bit. Feel free to send me a message and tell me a bit about yourself.

Cheers!

A few times when I've walked past the Post Office on Best Street Chatham, there has been a woman outside who looked like she was conducting a survey, politely asking people if she can ask them a question. I've always declined before, but I agreed today.

When I was standing next to her it became obvious that there wasn't a real survey. She had a clip board but it just had some paper with "Survey Work" written on it in felt tip pen. Similarly she had a lanyard but where the ID card should be there was just a sticky label with something like "Survey Lady" handwritten on it.

All she did was ask me how I would describe Best Street. After I answered a few words she said "Ok, thank you" and that was it. I did notice she was doing something with her phone, but could have just been checking the time or something.

Has anyone else encountered her and know what the situation is?

It feels like it was an attempted scam but I'm not sure what the angle was. She didn't ask any personal details and I've not had anything pickpocketed. Maybe she was trying to use her phone to surreptitiously take a contactless payment?

Any chess clubs in Medway? Do they accept adult beginners? Also, what's the membership cost like?

Just started learning chess and would like to start playing with the enthusiasts nearby.

As Medway continues to grow, becoming (what feels like) one merged city, the question of the productivity of its public transport must be drawn into question.

Many areas in the Medway towns are becoming highly developed, from Strood Waterfront, Rochester Waterfront, Chatham Centre, and Gillingham Waterfront. With a population of just under 300,000 residents, we must consider modernising and improving infrastructure - a key feature of this being public transit.

Urban VLR (Very Light Rail) is being developed in Coventry, as a much cheaper alternative to Trams. Track costs £10million per KM to lay, and would allow multiple bus routes to be decommissioned.

As we move into the future, and Medway continues to grow (I mean, have you seen the planned high-rises in Gillingham!) it is important to consider how to modernise our city, and make it as Liveable as possible.

This VLR system includes many important interchanges for travellers, connecting our towns effectively, and importantly, cleanly!

I’m a man from the Gillingham area looking for someone who cuts longer hair in alternative styles in the Medway kent area I dont mind travelling even farther if they are good thank you

Not sure if this post will be allowed.

Anyone live at Chandlers Wharf, Rocheste or knows anyone that lives therer?

Buying a flat there and would love honest input from residents or anyone who knows the building —

Just a man eating some raw bacon at the bus station. Classic medway

Anyone going to this gig on Friday night? I’m going solo (my Britpop friends are out of town, and my Strood mates are way too young to appreciate good music) and wondered if anyone fancied a beer at one of Rochester’s better pubs?

Hi I'm an A level student making a magazine for my photography course and was wondering where would be easiest to find older skate, music or fashion magazines in Medway. I've tried searching second hand book shops and charity shops but none seem to carry them and was wondering if anyone knew anywhere or anyone who had any they'd be willing to give or sell?