Got the January blues?

The latest edition of the Medway Messenger aims to brighten the gloom with 50 things you can do - and they won't cost a penny.

There's also a competition to win a year's free gym membership.

Still on a sporting theme, if your child is keen on football, there's a chance to win places on the Gills' Soccer School taking place next month.

Free leisure guide What's On has an interview with A-list star Hugh Jackman, Oscar-nominated for his role is Les Miserables, and The Inbetweeners cast getting back together for a Kent exclusive as well as seven days of TV.

Looking to move house? There are hundreds of properties to browse through in Kent Homes including an elegant historic property in Chatham.

Peter Cook's Medway Memories has the story of a Strood artist whose work featured on the Antiques Roadshow on Sunday and a murder that has never been solved. Peter's also at the helm of the Codgers Club this week, urging action to save an historic barn.

Mums and dads - it's almost time for Cute Kids 2013 and the chance to win a share of £2,000 - details inside this paper.

The sports pages have all the latest news from the Gills as they look to bounce back from defeat against Port Vale and all the action from the Medway Messenger Youth League.

All this and lots more in the Medway Messenger - in the shops now.