Today saw the launch of the Medway Broadside. A collection of articles from independent and local writers with varied cultural, social and political views on Medway.
Coupled with some of strongest supporting photography of any Medway publication this blogger has seen, the publication should be on the coffee tables of all those with an opinion on the Medway Towns.
What makes the Medway Broadside so refreshing to read is that it isn’t just another newspaper. In there own words 'It’s not another ad-heavy proseletising newsletter dropped through your door. It isn’t a money making venture or a voice for vested interests. It is a free, independent, community news and culture publication, produced by a team of talented, dedicated volunteers.'
This blogger is not independent but the first edition which can be read here is simply excellent because it uses fact in a non-emotive manner. Tackling youth unemployment, city status and many other topical issues are fairly commented upon with the reader left to think for themselves.
The paper is a community venture: anyone in Medway can write for them, send them pictures or give their thoughts on the paper. The only things that they will edit is grammatical errors and politically partisan or inflammatory rhetoric. Thank goodness for that.
Have a read and decide for yourself. And, if there’s something you’re passionate about, write an article and they will print it or put it online.
The Broadside newspaper is printed quarterly, with a regularly updated website at www.themedwaybroadside.com.
They will be announcing a full list of stockists on the website very soon.
As things stand, from Monday 29 November 2010, you can pick up a copy from the Deaf Cat Café in Rochester, the Nag’s Head pub in Chatham and the Barge pub or the Sunlight Centre in Gillingham.
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