Today marked an historic day for Medway, as the warship HMS Medway was officially commissioned into the Royal Navy here in Chatham.

Recently, Medway Council's Health and Adult Social Care committee arranged a meeting to take place at the Ashford Community Health Centre, with Conservative Councillors Wendy Purdy and David Wildey delighted to attend.

English Festival

An amazing day was had by all who attended this Saturday's English Festival, held at Riverside Country Park. The turnout was huge (perhaps the best ever!) and the activities, stalls and entertainment were made all the better by the spring sunshine.

Councillors David Wildey, Wendy Purdy and Rehman Chishti MP were delighted to join the executive of the Medway Foundation Trust at Medway Hospital this weekend, to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the NHS.

Medway Conservatives would like to wish all in Medway a very happy St George's Day.

Councillor David Brake and Mayor David Wildey very much enjoyed joining Medway's Scouting community for their celebrations, which were held yesterday at Rochester Cathedral.

Councillor Wendy Purdy, Councillor for Watling ward and Chairman of the Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee, along with Councillors Brake, Wildey and other Conservative Group members, has been working tirelessly at every level in order to fight to ensure life saving strok

Medway Conservative Councillors Potter, Turpin, Tranter, Wicks and Wildey were all delighted to show their support of Medway Youth Council by attending this year's Annual Conference.

Councillor Turpin was last week delighted to personally congratulate the three winning gardeners awarded First, Second and Third place in the Council's Medway Blossoms competition.

The Conservative Group and Medway Council yesterday gathered to celebrate the life of the late Councillor Mike O'Brien, through the unveiling of a commemorative Plaque in his honour.