The Old High St. Intra

04/06/2026

Have you read this week’s Local Authority: Independent news for Medway interview with Intra’s own Jody Carrington?

Jody is one of the driving forces behind positive change in our community, and her interview shares insights into the challenges and rewards of supporting Medway’s cultural and community life.

Many people know Jody as the General Manager of Poco Loco and Tapas and Tacos , but her impact extends far beyond the venue. She is also Project Manager for Intra Community Trust and a Director of Medway Pride, helping to champion culture, heritage, inclusivity and grassroots creativity across Intra and the wider Medway area.

Through projects such as IntraFest and Medway Pride Fringe, support for local artists and musicians, and her ongoing work to strengthen the community, Jody has become a passionate advocate for making Intra a vibrant, welcoming and thriving place for everyone.

Read the full interview here:

What Steven asked Jody Carrington, general manager of Poco Loco and project manager for the Intra Community Trust

27/05/2026

IntraFest 2026 - FULL PROGRAMME
📍🎸🖌🎭🍹🍔

Your guide to everything IntraFest, Saturday 13th June!

"From Music Halls to Medway Sounds, IntraFest is a celebration of the unsung backbone of Medway’s fringe culture and heritage.
For absolutely FREE, on 13th June you can come and experience a totally packed day of live music, street food, family entertainment, creative arts, and live theatre for all ages, with an evening of live entertainment ensconced in Intra's pubs and venues."

Thank you to the Gray family, and Michael from Intra Developments for supporting this event.

IntraFest is has been supported using public funding by Arts Council England, The Architectural Heritage Fund, and Medway Council.

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About the Intra Community Trust

"Intra Community Trust is a community-led charity rooted in the heart of Medway, dedicated to celebrating and revitalising the Star Hill to Sun Pier Conservation Area - ‘Intra’.
Once a place rich with heritage, craft and cultural exchange, Intra is now experiencing a renewed sense of energy and purpose. With a passionate community, thriving creative networks, and a shared belief in what Intra can become, we’re working to re-imagine this unique neighbourhood as a place where creativity, history, and people come together to shape its future.

23/05/2026

23/05/2026

After the Medway Barge Match – Join Us at Hulkes Lane! 🍻🌮
Celebrate the end of the race with us today from 5–8pm.
🍺 The Lion Brewery – pouring their brand new beer
🌮 Poco Loco On Tour – tacos & nachos ready to go
Come down, soak up the atmosphere, and keep the day going!

20/05/2026

🎸🥁🎤Headline Highlights 🎸🥁🎤

With just under a month to go until we take over Intra high street for a festival stacked full of Medway-made music, street food, arts, and experiences, we thought we’d spotlight some of the amazing talent we have lined up!
A mix of young upstarts making waves at home in the towns and abroad, and longstanding legends of our Medway music scene.

The Zac Schulze Gang
Formed in Gillingham (south-east UK) in 2020, The Zac Schulze Gang are an electrifying blues-rock trio built on the playing of front man Zac Schulze, joined by bassist Ant Greenwell and drummer Ben Schulze. ​​​​​The gang create their signature sound by blending rock and blues with influences from punk, funk, country, jazz, soul, metal and pop.”

Lupen Crook
DIY Provocateur, teller of twisted folk tales and outsider artist.
"Too weird for the folk fans, too folk for the urchins, the lone wolf at the back of the pack" - NME

The Singing Loins
Players of original Medway based folk songs through a nasty punk rock noise filter.

Theatre Royal
Markedly Medway Anthemic Indie Rock
“The thrilling sound of the Medway Towns." - Steve Lamacq

The Solarflares
“Former Prisoners / Prime Movers cohorts The Solarflares have further distilled the myriad pleasures of hard-edged, soulful 60s beat-psych, powerhouse guitar/organ instrumentals, and world class riffage into a classy package.” - Damaged Goods Records

Who are you coming down to see?
Let us know in the comments!!

20/05/2026

As parents ourselves, we know how hard it can be to find something to do at the weekend that genuinely works for the whole family. That’s exactly why we created Sun Pier Sounds – Family Show.

It’s a relaxed Saturday afternoon where younger ones can safely roam, colour, read books and just be themselves, while you get to enjoy a proper grown-up moment, a drink in hand, live music from brilliant local artists, and maybe even a little nostalgia for your wilder days...

We’ve always wanted Sun Pier House to feel welcoming for everyone, and these afternoons are some of our favourites, chilled, friendly, and full of good music and good people.

Saturday 23rd May, café open from 10am live music from 2.30pm.

19/05/2026

ART FLEA FAIR- 🎨🖼🧶🖍️🖌️🧸
Sat 13 June
Market open 11am - 3pm

"Oh, we do love an arts market at Sun Pier House. Not in a fancy way. In a real way.

We know that art markets bring people together. They create space for artists, makers, and independent sellers and they make room for creativity that doesn’t always get a spotlight. It puts local culture front and centre, right here in Chatham.

Arts markets aren’t just about shopping. It’s about access to culture and giving local artists a platform. A space to meet people, have a conversation and support local!"

The Sun Pier House seasonal arts market is on, alongside IntraFest 2026

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📣Calling all artists & makers! 📣
Sun Pier House are still accepting applications for a stall, see the link in our bio 🔗

Stall prices:
A half table is £15
A standard table is £25
A double table is £45
(All tables are inside)

14/05/2026

This Saturday at Poco

Our first ever LIVE JUKEBOX Bottomless Brunch is happening on Saturday May 16th!
Enjoy Mexican brunch and bottomless drinks with a Live DJ taking requests all throughout!
Book your table now! £40 per person
https://pocoloco.live/reserve/

Tapas and Tacos

13/05/2026

2nd Book Club with these lovelies!
Tacos, Margaritas and Books!
If you’re interested in our monthly book club get in touch!

11/05/2026

Have you got the WHOOP Heritage Festival in your diaries? Lots of FREE events and activities taking place on the peninsula, with many of our Intra based creatives joining in with the fun!

Saturday 16 May and Sunday 17 May at various locations.

Visit https://whoop.org.uk/ for more information.