Take a look back over the news stories we've published, charting our mission to protect and enhance our cherished green spaces.
Monday, May 18, 2026
Our May volunteer morning was one of those sessions that reminds you why volunteering is worth getting out of bed for. The sun was out, the air was fresh, and the mood was light, with close to thirty volunteers gathered on the Esplanade for a couple of hours of genuinely satisfying work.
Saturday, March 07, 2026
Our intrepid volunteers gathered once again for a multitude of activites including litter picking, sea wall plant growth management and tree canopy lopping, once again achieving a splendid amount within the two hour session.
Thursday, January 01, 2026
It's that time of year again: we're pleased to be publishing FoRCE's 2025 Annual Review! This year's review offers a close look at everything we've achieved together over the past 12 months and brings you up to date with our ambitions for 2026.
Thursday, January 01, 2026
If you're planning to make a few positive changes in 2026, FoRCE has a suggestion or two for ways that your local green spaces can help improve your physical and mental wellbeing.
Thursday, December 18, 2025
December saw the much-awaited return of the iconic ornate lights to the Esplanade following painstaking restoration work by the Rochester Bridge Trust.
Saturday, November 15, 2025
Our November volunteer activity saw us take an exciting step forward with our Hedgerow Project, as we planted the whips which will grow into our first hedgerow.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Medway Council has opened a public consultation on the first phase of improvements to Esplanade Gardens, focusing on a complete refurbishment of the children’s play area.
Monday, September 22, 2025
We held our Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 16th September at Rochester Community Hub, where it was fantastic to see such support from our members, councillors, and the Medway Greenspaces team.
Sunday, September 21, 2025
Our brand-new Hedgerow Project is officially underway! During one of our regular volunteer sessions, a hardworking team of FoRCE volunteers gathered to start the first stage of the project by digging a 50-metre trench along the fence by Hathaway Court.
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Our partners at Medway Council have informed us a contractor has been selected, and a commencement date scheduled, for essential survey work to be carried out on Rochester Pier, which will hopefully pave the way for our major restoration project to continue.