Vince Maple
@vincemaple.bsky.social
Ned's Dad, Medway Labour & Co-op Chatham Central & Brompton Cllr, Medway Council Leader, Chair SELabour REC & ALC, GMB Member, Drinker of Vimto, #ProudToBeMedway
Great to be at the International Dance Festival at Medway Park with over 10,000 participants but tonight we are cheering on one special dancer
Go Balvinder!
She is flying the Medway Flag on Strictly Come Dancing along with partner Julian
#KeepDancing
#ProudToBeMedway
#Strictly
Go Balvinder!
She is flying the Medway Flag on Strictly Come Dancing along with partner Julian
#KeepDancing
#ProudToBeMedway
#Strictly
October 4, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Great to be at the International Dance Festival at Medway Park with over 10,000 participants but tonight we are cheering on one special dancer
Go Balvinder!
She is flying the Medway Flag on Strictly Come Dancing along with partner Julian
#KeepDancing
#ProudToBeMedway
#Strictly
Go Balvinder!
She is flying the Medway Flag on Strictly Come Dancing along with partner Julian
#KeepDancing
#ProudToBeMedway
#Strictly
Fantastic to be here at the Kent Charity Awards hosted by Sangeeta Bhabra at the Corn Exchange.
Great to start with a special recognition award for the Tony Hudgell Foundation
#ProudToBeMedway
#KCA25
Great to start with a special recognition award for the Tony Hudgell Foundation
#ProudToBeMedway
#KCA25
September 11, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Fantastic to be here at the Kent Charity Awards hosted by Sangeeta Bhabra at the Corn Exchange.
Great to start with a special recognition award for the Tony Hudgell Foundation
#ProudToBeMedway
#KCA25
Great to start with a special recognition award for the Tony Hudgell Foundation
#ProudToBeMedway
#KCA25
And if you are popping to see the NAO Victoria just round the corner is the MT Kent which has benefitted from some Heritage Lottery Funding - why see one impressive vessel when you can see two!
#ProudToBeMedway
#ProudToBeMedway
August 1, 2025 at 6:25 PM
And if you are popping to see the NAO Victoria just round the corner is the MT Kent which has benefitted from some Heritage Lottery Funding - why see one impressive vessel when you can see two!
#ProudToBeMedway
#ProudToBeMedway
Was great to say hello again the Nao Victoria which is back in Medway this weekend.
Thanks to Chatham Maritime Trust for organising the visit.
Get along there if you get the chance!
#ProudToBeMedway
Thanks to Chatham Maritime Trust for organising the visit.
Get along there if you get the chance!
#ProudToBeMedway
August 1, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Was great to say hello again the Nao Victoria which is back in Medway this weekend.
Thanks to Chatham Maritime Trust for organising the visit.
Get along there if you get the chance!
#ProudToBeMedway
Thanks to Chatham Maritime Trust for organising the visit.
Get along there if you get the chance!
#ProudToBeMedway
90 minutes for it to come home again!!!
Come On England
Come On England
July 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM
90 minutes for it to come home again!!!
Come On England
Come On England
Incredible turnout to celebrate the life of Sharon Davis - standing room only and many of us outside too!
What was very clear was the huge positive impact Sharon had on so many people.
My love and solidarity with everyone
What was very clear was the huge positive impact Sharon had on so many people.
My love and solidarity with everyone
July 23, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Incredible turnout to celebrate the life of Sharon Davis - standing room only and many of us outside too!
What was very clear was the huge positive impact Sharon had on so many people.
My love and solidarity with everyone
What was very clear was the huge positive impact Sharon had on so many people.
My love and solidarity with everyone
What a sensational afternoon at the Grain Carnival & Fete with lots of activities & entertainment.
Huge thanks to everyone who made it happen especially dedicated volunteers on the fete committee.
Great to see UKSPF funding again being used in a positive way.
#ProudToBeMedway
Huge thanks to everyone who made it happen especially dedicated volunteers on the fete committee.
Great to see UKSPF funding again being used in a positive way.
#ProudToBeMedway
July 20, 2025 at 8:33 AM
What a sensational afternoon at the Grain Carnival & Fete with lots of activities & entertainment.
Huge thanks to everyone who made it happen especially dedicated volunteers on the fete committee.
Great to see UKSPF funding again being used in a positive way.
#ProudToBeMedway
Huge thanks to everyone who made it happen especially dedicated volunteers on the fete committee.
Great to see UKSPF funding again being used in a positive way.
#ProudToBeMedway
Today is the last day of Medway Open Studio. Was great to get along with Nina to both Sun Pier House and the Hazelnut Press
So many talented individuals across Medway
#ProudToBeMedway
So many talented individuals across Medway
#ProudToBeMedway
July 20, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Today is the last day of Medway Open Studio. Was great to get along with Nina to both Sun Pier House and the Hazelnut Press
So many talented individuals across Medway
#ProudToBeMedway
So many talented individuals across Medway
#ProudToBeMedway
What an amazing night at the Medway Mile!
Huge thanks to everyone who made it happen and all those who participated too.
Special shout for the mascots who would have been very very warm!!!
Don’t forget Grain Carnival today & Sunday we have #LoveGillingham
#ProudToBeMedway
Huge thanks to everyone who made it happen and all those who participated too.
Special shout for the mascots who would have been very very warm!!!
Don’t forget Grain Carnival today & Sunday we have #LoveGillingham
#ProudToBeMedway
July 19, 2025 at 9:57 AM
What an amazing night at the Medway Mile!
Huge thanks to everyone who made it happen and all those who participated too.
Special shout for the mascots who would have been very very warm!!!
Don’t forget Grain Carnival today & Sunday we have #LoveGillingham
#ProudToBeMedway
Huge thanks to everyone who made it happen and all those who participated too.
Special shout for the mascots who would have been very very warm!!!
Don’t forget Grain Carnival today & Sunday we have #LoveGillingham
#ProudToBeMedway
Exactly one year ago right now I was on KMTV with the Medway Conservative Leader
We didn’t know what would be the outcome but the exit poll gave us a good idea!
Proud of the great work Tris, Naushabah & Lauren have done in the past year
#ProudToBeMedway
We didn’t know what would be the outcome but the exit poll gave us a good idea!
Proud of the great work Tris, Naushabah & Lauren have done in the past year
#ProudToBeMedway
July 4, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Exactly one year ago right now I was on KMTV with the Medway Conservative Leader
We didn’t know what would be the outcome but the exit poll gave us a good idea!
Proud of the great work Tris, Naushabah & Lauren have done in the past year
#ProudToBeMedway
We didn’t know what would be the outcome but the exit poll gave us a good idea!
Proud of the great work Tris, Naushabah & Lauren have done in the past year
#ProudToBeMedway
Whilst at the Dockyard for Armed Forces Day - Nina and I took the opportunity to visit the Medway Superstars exhibition.
A fascinating experience and one I would wholeheartedly recommend.
Congratulations to everyone involved in this brilliant project.
#ProudToBeMedway
A fascinating experience and one I would wholeheartedly recommend.
Congratulations to everyone involved in this brilliant project.
#ProudToBeMedway
June 29, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Whilst at the Dockyard for Armed Forces Day - Nina and I took the opportunity to visit the Medway Superstars exhibition.
A fascinating experience and one I would wholeheartedly recommend.
Congratulations to everyone involved in this brilliant project.
#ProudToBeMedway
A fascinating experience and one I would wholeheartedly recommend.
Congratulations to everyone involved in this brilliant project.
#ProudToBeMedway
Medway Labour representatives out in force supporting Medway Armed Forces Day at the Historic Dockyard Chatham.
A special thank you to our brilliant Armed Forces Champion Chrissy Stamp
#ProudToBeMedway
A special thank you to our brilliant Armed Forces Champion Chrissy Stamp
#ProudToBeMedway
June 29, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Medway Labour representatives out in force supporting Medway Armed Forces Day at the Historic Dockyard Chatham.
A special thank you to our brilliant Armed Forces Champion Chrissy Stamp
#ProudToBeMedway
A special thank you to our brilliant Armed Forces Champion Chrissy Stamp
#ProudToBeMedway
What an amazing day for the brilliant Medway #ArmedForcesDay
A great community day with around 10,000 throughout the day.
An opportunity to say thank you to veterans, serving personnel, uniformed youth groups and military charities.
#ProudToBeMedway
A great community day with around 10,000 throughout the day.
An opportunity to say thank you to veterans, serving personnel, uniformed youth groups and military charities.
#ProudToBeMedway
June 29, 2025 at 7:33 AM
What an amazing day for the brilliant Medway #ArmedForcesDay
A great community day with around 10,000 throughout the day.
An opportunity to say thank you to veterans, serving personnel, uniformed youth groups and military charities.
#ProudToBeMedway
A great community day with around 10,000 throughout the day.
An opportunity to say thank you to veterans, serving personnel, uniformed youth groups and military charities.
#ProudToBeMedway
Thanks to everyone who made the 11th Kent and Medway Civilian-Military Covenant Conference a success.
Special thanks to Canon Peter Bruinvels for his unstoppable energy and dedication.
As I often say the armed forces are in the DNA of Medway and long may that continue.
Special thanks to Canon Peter Bruinvels for his unstoppable energy and dedication.
As I often say the armed forces are in the DNA of Medway and long may that continue.
June 18, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Thanks to everyone who made the 11th Kent and Medway Civilian-Military Covenant Conference a success.
Special thanks to Canon Peter Bruinvels for his unstoppable energy and dedication.
As I often say the armed forces are in the DNA of Medway and long may that continue.
Special thanks to Canon Peter Bruinvels for his unstoppable energy and dedication.
As I often say the armed forces are in the DNA of Medway and long may that continue.
Thanks to all hard working officers who came along to the Central Theatre for Our Medway Live - pleased to share update along with Richard Hicks & take your questions.
I kinda quoted Brian Wilson today, as Council Leader God Only Knows where I’d be without you delivering every day.
#ProudToBeMedway
I kinda quoted Brian Wilson today, as Council Leader God Only Knows where I’d be without you delivering every day.
#ProudToBeMedway
June 12, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Thanks to all hard working officers who came along to the Central Theatre for Our Medway Live - pleased to share update along with Richard Hicks & take your questions.
I kinda quoted Brian Wilson today, as Council Leader God Only Knows where I’d be without you delivering every day.
#ProudToBeMedway
I kinda quoted Brian Wilson today, as Council Leader God Only Knows where I’d be without you delivering every day.
#ProudToBeMedway
Pleasure to chair today’s get-together of Council Leaders, Chief Execs and MPs from across the region of Kent.
Good discussions on a wide range of issues inc Local Gov Reorganisation, International Trains, Bus Services, Temp Accommodation & more.
Thanks to all who attended and those who organised.
Good discussions on a wide range of issues inc Local Gov Reorganisation, International Trains, Bus Services, Temp Accommodation & more.
Thanks to all who attended and those who organised.
June 11, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Pleasure to chair today’s get-together of Council Leaders, Chief Execs and MPs from across the region of Kent.
Good discussions on a wide range of issues inc Local Gov Reorganisation, International Trains, Bus Services, Temp Accommodation & more.
Thanks to all who attended and those who organised.
Good discussions on a wide range of issues inc Local Gov Reorganisation, International Trains, Bus Services, Temp Accommodation & more.
Thanks to all who attended and those who organised.
An honour to officially open the memorial garden at All Saints Community Project.
Thanks to Mike for his outstanding work, to Pauline-Asda’s Chatham Champion for supporting & to all those who made it happen.
Remembering Helen, Jill & all who have made a difference.
#ProudToBeMedway
Thanks to Mike for his outstanding work, to Pauline-Asda’s Chatham Champion for supporting & to all those who made it happen.
Remembering Helen, Jill & all who have made a difference.
#ProudToBeMedway
June 9, 2025 at 12:54 PM
An honour to officially open the memorial garden at All Saints Community Project.
Thanks to Mike for his outstanding work, to Pauline-Asda’s Chatham Champion for supporting & to all those who made it happen.
Remembering Helen, Jill & all who have made a difference.
#ProudToBeMedway
Thanks to Mike for his outstanding work, to Pauline-Asda’s Chatham Champion for supporting & to all those who made it happen.
Remembering Helen, Jill & all who have made a difference.
#ProudToBeMedway
June is Pride Month and we will by flying the Pride Flag at Gun Wharf throughout the month - we will also be flying the Windrush & Armed Forces Day Flags in June alongside the Union Flag
Be under no doubt, under this administration, Medway is truly for everyone.
#ProudToBeMedway
Be under no doubt, under this administration, Medway is truly for everyone.
#ProudToBeMedway
June 1, 2025 at 6:09 PM
June is Pride Month and we will by flying the Pride Flag at Gun Wharf throughout the month - we will also be flying the Windrush & Armed Forces Day Flags in June alongside the Union Flag
Be under no doubt, under this administration, Medway is truly for everyone.
#ProudToBeMedway
Be under no doubt, under this administration, Medway is truly for everyone.
#ProudToBeMedway
Real privilege to speak at the proclamation of the North Kent Woods and Downs National Nature Reserve.
Fantastic the 600+ acres of Ranscombe Farm is part of this special place.
Huge thanks to everyone who has made this happen in a collaborative way.
www.medway.gov.uk/news/article...
Fantastic the 600+ acres of Ranscombe Farm is part of this special place.
Huge thanks to everyone who has made this happen in a collaborative way.
www.medway.gov.uk/news/article...
May 30, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Real privilege to speak at the proclamation of the North Kent Woods and Downs National Nature Reserve.
Fantastic the 600+ acres of Ranscombe Farm is part of this special place.
Huge thanks to everyone who has made this happen in a collaborative way.
www.medway.gov.uk/news/article...
Fantastic the 600+ acres of Ranscombe Farm is part of this special place.
Huge thanks to everyone who has made this happen in a collaborative way.
www.medway.gov.uk/news/article...
Absolutely awesome
The UWCL Trophy is coming to North London
Outstanding performance by every single player!
#NorthLondonForever
The UWCL Trophy is coming to North London
Outstanding performance by every single player!
#NorthLondonForever
May 24, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Absolutely awesome
The UWCL Trophy is coming to North London
Outstanding performance by every single player!
#NorthLondonForever
The UWCL Trophy is coming to North London
Outstanding performance by every single player!
#NorthLondonForever
Seeing the positive feedback on approach at the Council of Nations & Regions shows why it’s so critically important that Medway & Kent get a seat there as soon as practically possible - we need Local Government Reorganisation to be quickly followed by Devolution for our region.
May 23, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Seeing the positive feedback on approach at the Council of Nations & Regions shows why it’s so critically important that Medway & Kent get a seat there as soon as practically possible - we need Local Government Reorganisation to be quickly followed by Devolution for our region.
Huge thanks for everyone who came along to Child-Friendly Medway City Hall, brilliant Q & A from Medway young people.
Thanks to Historic Dockyard Chatham for hosting & sharing Brick Wrecks and big congratulations to Amelia who named one of our recycling trucks “Optimus Grime”!
#ProudToBeMedway
Thanks to Historic Dockyard Chatham for hosting & sharing Brick Wrecks and big congratulations to Amelia who named one of our recycling trucks “Optimus Grime”!
#ProudToBeMedway
May 22, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Huge thanks for everyone who came along to Child-Friendly Medway City Hall, brilliant Q & A from Medway young people.
Thanks to Historic Dockyard Chatham for hosting & sharing Brick Wrecks and big congratulations to Amelia who named one of our recycling trucks “Optimus Grime”!
#ProudToBeMedway
Thanks to Historic Dockyard Chatham for hosting & sharing Brick Wrecks and big congratulations to Amelia who named one of our recycling trucks “Optimus Grime”!
#ProudToBeMedway
Pleased to pop into charity football match for www.legend-on-the-bench.co.uk which was hosted by Chatham Town FC
Congratulations to all those who played and donated
#ProudToBeMedway
Congratulations to all those who played and donated
#ProudToBeMedway
May 17, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Pleased to pop into charity football match for www.legend-on-the-bench.co.uk which was hosted by Chatham Town FC
Congratulations to all those who played and donated
#ProudToBeMedway
Congratulations to all those who played and donated
#ProudToBeMedway
Another awesome day at Sweeps - so many people enjoying the great music and dancing, food and drink and so much more.
Don’t forget the final day including the fantastic parade - bank holiday Monday in Rochester
#ProudToBeMedway
Don’t forget the final day including the fantastic parade - bank holiday Monday in Rochester
#ProudToBeMedway
May 4, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Another awesome day at Sweeps - so many people enjoying the great music and dancing, food and drink and so much more.
Don’t forget the final day including the fantastic parade - bank holiday Monday in Rochester
#ProudToBeMedway
Don’t forget the final day including the fantastic parade - bank holiday Monday in Rochester
#ProudToBeMedway
Two years ago right now the polling stations closed and the rest was history!
It’s been an amazing couple of years and we are working hard every single day
#ProudToBeMedway
It’s been an amazing couple of years and we are working hard every single day
#ProudToBeMedway
May 4, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Two years ago right now the polling stations closed and the rest was history!
It’s been an amazing couple of years and we are working hard every single day
#ProudToBeMedway
It’s been an amazing couple of years and we are working hard every single day
#ProudToBeMedway