A year-long programme of cultural events and activities commemorating historic anniversaries and showcasing talent has kicked off. Medway Culture Fest 24 is being coordinated by Medway Creative, an organisation which works with the Town’s cultural sector, community groups and universities. And there’s plenty to commemorate in Medway in 2024. The bumper-packed programme ties in with the 40th anniversary of the closure of Chatham Dockyard which has seen it transformed from an industrial hub into a thriving heritage site. It will also celebrate the 40th year of the Medway African and Caribbean As…