What can we do about the climate and environmental challenges facing our communities?The film will be followed by short discussions and a Q&A giving everyone an opportunity to share thoughts and questions and explore what we can do locally.
Join us at the historic St Margaret’s Church, Rainham for two days celebrating great beer, great food and live music at our first Green Hop Beer Festival.Taking place right in the heart of Rainham, the festival brings together 24 cask ales – mostly Green Hop beers – alongside Kent ciders, Kent wine, fantastic food and live entertainment.EXCLUSIVE LAUNCH OF MAGGIE’S ALEBe among the first to try Maggie’s Ale, our very own beer being launched exclusively at the festival – and only available in Rainham.24 CASK ALES – MOSTLY GREEN HOPGreen Hop beers are brewed using fresh hops straight from the hop harvest rather than dried hops, creating beers that can only really be enjoyed at this time of year.With Kent at the heart of Britain’s hop-growing tradition, we’re bringing together a fantastic selection of cask ales, with the majority being freshly brewed Green Hop beers.You’ll also find:• Kent ciders• Kent wine• Soft drinks and alcohol-free optionsAnd on Friday you’ll have the opportunity to meet the brewer and find out more about the beer in your glass.LIVE MUSICEnjoy live entertainment throughout the festival from:Cockney SingalongChina SoulThe Cockney KnightThe Dead PelicansMarvellous Mo & The Backline FerretsGREEN HOP BBQThere’ll be plenty to eat alongside the beer.Our Green Hop BBQ will be serving Kent sausages and burgers on Friday and Saturday, with a hog roast on Saturday.YOUR £15 TICKET INCLUDES• Festival pint glass to take home• Festival beer menu• Your first pint• Live music and entertainmentAll inside our beautiful 800-year-old Grade I listed church in the centre of Rainham.GETTING HERESt Margaret’s ChurchHigh StreetRainhamGillinghamKentME8 7JHWe’re within easy walking distance of Rainham railway station and the main local bus routes.OPENING TIMESFriday 2 October: 4pm–11pmSaturday 3 October: 12pm–11pmSaturday last admission: 7pmTickets are £15 per person, per day.Capacity is limited, so advance booking is strongly recommended.And just in case you were wondering, there will be no larger - we checked.... this is a beer festival :-)RAISING FUNDS FOR ST MARGARET’SSt Margaret’s Green Hop Beer Festival is a fundraising event organised by Acts Six Ltd, the wholly owned trading subsidiary of St Margaret’s Church, Rainham, to raise funds in support of the church and its work in the local community.St Margaret’s Church, Rainham is a registered charity (Charity No. 1134849).Thank you for supporting St Margaret’s – and cheers! GET TICKETS: St Margaret's Green Hop Beer Festival
STARTING 13TH SEPTEMBER 2026OPEN TO ALL. NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED. NO AUDITIONST MARGARET'S CHURCH2ND AND 4TH SUNDAY 3PM
St Margaret’s Churchyard in Rainham has been awarded Green Flag status in recognition of its careful stewardship as a welcoming, safe and well-managed green space that balances nature, heritage and community use. Located at the heart of Rainham High Street, this Grade I listed churchyard is a working burial ground, historic landscape and valued public space. Guided by a comprehensive Churchyard Management Plan, the site is cared for by the PCC alongside a dedicated team of volunteers, local community groups and environmental partners The award recognises the churchyard’s strong commitment to biodiversity, with wildlife-friendly grass management, habitat creation, tree care, bird and insect provision, and participation in national citizen-science projects. Environmental responsibility is embedded through low-impact maintenance, peat-free planting, minimal chemical use and climate-resilient planning. Equally central is the churchyard’s role as a place of welcome, remembrance and refuge. Well-maintained paths, seating, signage and clear sightlines support accessibility and safety, while sensitive management ensures dignity for those visiting graves alongside everyday community use. This Green Flag Award celebrates a shared achievement — reflecting local pride, long-term vision and the belief that historic churchyards can be living spaces where people, nature and heritage flourish together.
