Welcome to FoRCE on the Web!

Around 50 volunteers and guests pose in front of the Sensory Garden, with Rochester Castle in the background

Welcome to the website of The Friends of Rochester Churchfields and Esplanade (FoRCE), a community-driven group dedicated to protecting and enhancing Rochester’s green spaces and river walks.

  • Who We Are

    Three volunteers work in the Suffrage Sensory Garden

    Meet our volunteers, whose mission is to preserve the beauty and biodiversity of these cherished areas while creating welcoming spaces for everyone to enjoy.

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  • What We're Up To

    FoRCE Chair and Deputy Mayor planting at the Sensory Garden dedication ceremony

    From maintaining the Sensory Garden to restoring the historic Rochester Pier, our projects aim to bring lasting improvements to Rochester’s valued landscapes.

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  • How To Join In

    A group of volunteers photographed by the Sensory Garden in bright sunlight

    FoRCE thrives because of its volunteers, and there are many ways you can contribute. Whatever amount of time you can offer, we have a role for everyone.

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