Medway Conservatives attend Hoo Peninsula Heritage Festival

On Saturday, the Leader of the Opposition Cllr George Perfect, Cllr Gary Etheridge and Rt Hon Kelly Tolhurst were pleased to attend the Hoo Peninsula Heritage Festival featuring Aveling 200. There were plenty of activities on offer, celebrating the Hoo Peninsula’s heritage and the work of Thomas Aveling. The event was opened by the Deputy Lieutenant Jools Holland OBE DL, and featured live music, stalls and a funfair for all to enjoy.

Speaking after the event, Cllr George Perfect, Leader of the Opposition, said:

It was an enjoyable day at the inaugural Hoo Peninsula Heritage Festival featuring Aveling 200 with my super colleague Cllr Gary Etheridge and the Rt Hon Kelly Tolhurst. 

A great family event over two days. A very well done to all involved - opened of course by the brilliant Jools Holland OBE DL!

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George Perfect

Leader of the Opposition
Medway Conservatives Leader
Councillor for Rainham North
Meet George: our Leader and Councillor for Rainham NorthCouncillor George Perfect is a lifelong resident of Medway, born in Medway Hospital and raised in Gillingham and Rainham. His family has called Medway home for generations.
Gary Etheridge

Gary Etheridge

Rural liaison and parish spokesperson
Councillor for Strood Rural
Councillor Gary Etheridge has been a dedicated representative of Strood Rural since May 2015.Gary has played a significant role in Medway’s governance, serving on multiple committees, including the Planning Committee, where he was the Opposition Spokesperson from 2023 to 2024.