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Friday 29 November 2013

What’s on at the Three Sisters - December


Friday November 29th - Karaoke with Luke

Friday December 6th - Karaoke with Luke


Sam Spade.
Saturday December 7th - Sam Spade Guitar Man
(Reggae Ska and a whole lot more)

Friday December 13th - Karaoke with Luke

Saturday December 14th - Disco with Sue the Moo

Friday December 20th - Country covers with Sarah
(Dolly Parton, Patsy Cline, Brenda Lee and many many more)

Christmas Eve - Disco to be confirmed

Friday December 27th - Karaoke with Luke

New Years Eve - Party


Regular ale at the moment - Mad Cat Brewery - Meaney’s Platinum Blonde 4.2%

Plus 3 local guest ales every day!


Sally
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Thursday 28 November 2013

Kent County Council - Home Library Service


The Home Library Service

Your local Kent County Council Library has a team of volunteers who deliver and collect library items to and from customers’ homes. This free service is called The Home Library Service.

Home Library Service customers are entitled to longer loan periods and it’s not just about books. Items that can be loaned include CDs, spoken word cassettes, CDs, DVDs and also large print books.

Many people benefit from joining The Home Library Service. Some of our customers, for instance, find it hard to leave their home because they have to care for another family member. Some customers are elderly or suffer with ill health, whilst others may be new parents who need the service for a few months until they get back on their feet.

This service would not be possible without our wonderful team of dedicated volunteers and we are always looking for more people to support The Home Library Service. If you think you could spare a few hours a week and would enjoy making a difference to people’s lives, why not think about becoming a Home Library Service volunteer or volunteering for one of the many other volunteer roles that we can offer?

Visit:  the KCC website here, phone us on 03000 41 31 31, or next time you visit your local library ask for more information and an application form.

Our volunteers delivering the Home Library Service are screened for this role.

Daren Kearl
Community Development Librarian, Canterbury & Swale
Libraries, Registration & Archives
Kent County Council
Internal: 7000 1548
External: 01622 221548
Website:  www.kent.gov.uk/libs
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Wednesday 27 November 2013

Christmas at the Crown



Christmas Eve Party with Disco & Karaoke from 8:00pm till late.


New Year's Eve Party with Disco & FREE Buffet from 9:00pm till late.

Christmas Menu

Available from the 16th until the 22nd of December
Two Courses     £12.95
Three Courses  £14.95

Starters

Prawn Cocktail
Carrot & Coriander Soup
or Paté & Toast

Mains

Roast Beef or
Roast Turkey Dinner
Served with all the Trimmings

Dessert

Apple pie
Berry Flapjack Crumble
Christmas Pudding with Cream or Custard

To Follow

Coffee & Mince Pies


To book or for more info, please call: 01634 233896

Annmarie
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The Three Tuns Christmas Market

Upchurch Matters
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Tuesday 26 November 2013

Swale Borough Council - Christmas 2013 Waste Collections

The table details the changes in arrangements for waste collections over Christmas week 2013 (week commencing 23rd December 2013).

As you will note some collections will take place earlier than the usual collection day.

Jonathan Longley

Contracts Manager (Operations)
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Monday 25 November 2013

Free Microchipping from Dogs Trust


Dogs Trust have just started a huge chipping campaign to run with the new government announcement that from the 6th April 2016 all dogs will have to be microchipped. Dogs Trust have new roaming chipping teams who will be offering FREE microchipping across the UK.

We are currently looking to book in events for the rest of the year and next. We can join in with any events that you already have running and we can run our own. We are happy to work outside in estates or open areas as we have a gazebo we can set up. We will also work in community halls/centres or anywhere available.

We will be advertising each event in local papers to ensure we get the maximum turnout, but any help from you to make sure that the whole community hears about the event will be greatly appreciated. We want to reach as many dogs and people as possible that would normally not have the opportunity to have this service.

If you would be interested in holding an event in your community then please don’t hesitate to contact me to talk about dates/times etc.

I hope to hear back from you soon

Best wishes


Ione Onslow
Email:  ione.onslow@dogstrust.org.uk
Website:  www.dogstrust.org.uk
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Sunday 24 November 2013

Thank You to Upchurch Scout Group



Hollie Honeyman from Upchurch Scouts has been chosen with two other Explorers to represent the Sittingbourne and Milton District Scouts at the World Scouting Jamboree Japan 2015.

This will be a gathering of tens of thousands of Scouts and Explorers from all over the world. This will be a life changing experience for Hollie. She would like to thank the Upchurch Cubs and Scouts for holding the Christmas Cup Cake Bake Off to help raise money for this appeal.



Find out how you can be part of the Christmas Cup Cake Bake Off  Here

Hollie Honeyman
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Wednesday 20 November 2013

Upchurch Cubs & Scouts Christmas Cup Cake Bake Off



Have you got what it takes to bake the best ever Christmas Cup Cake?

This year Upchurch Cub Scouts are holding a Christmas Bake Off

Monday the 2nd of December at 7:00pm

Enter 6 homemade cupcakes with a Christmas theme for a chance to win a fabulous Prize

Come along and see all our Cubs & Scouts run stalls

All profits raised will be donated to our Scouts Jamboree Japan 2015 appeal

Spread the word, we'd love to have lots of people at the Scout Hut to share in the fun

Entries can be brought in on the day, but if you require more info please call
Darren on: 01634 373313 or Text: 0791 700 3374

Lucky Dip   Tombola   Mulled Wine   Mince Pies


Darren Hatcher
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Upchurch Poppy Appeal 2013

“WE WILL REMEMBER THEM”
The total donations collected in Upchurch in 2013 are just over £2,600 some £350 above last years total. Of this amount £922 was donated in business or retail outlets and the pupils and staff of Holywell School donated £58. The house-to-house Poppy Appeal collection in Upchurch was undertaken in all areas of the Parish by twenty two collectors eight of whom were Upchurch Scouts.

St. Mary the Virgin had a large congregation of all ages for the Remembrance Sunday service conducted by Reverend Jacky Davis. Six wreaths were laid below the memorial tablet in the Lady Chapel. After the service Reverend Davis led the choir, the uniformed youth organisations and the congregation in the autumnal sunshine to the burial ground where wooden crosses were laid at the five war commission graves. We were mindful of current losses and injuries in Afghanistan suffered by our Armed Forces.

The Poppy Appeal makes it possible for the Royal British Legion to help Armed Forces families with £1.7 million each week in direct welfare support. Additionally £50 million has been committed over ten years to support the Defence Recovery Capability programme for wounded and sick Armed forces personnel. Of this, £27 million is to create and operate The Battle Back Centre at Lilleshall.

On behalf of the Royal British Legion thank you for your generosity.

Cllr Gerry Lewin - Upchurch Poppy Day Appeal Organiser.
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Temporary Road Closure - Otterham Quay Lane



Temporary Road Closure - Otterham Quay Lane, Upchurch - from 2nd December 2013 for 3 weeks.

It will be necessary to close part of Otterham Quay Lane, Upchurch from Monday 2nd December 2013 for up to 3 weeks.

Otterham Quay Lane will be closed from the junction with Wallbridge Lane to the entrance to the Caravan Park.

The alternative route is via Otterham Quay Lane, A2 Moor Street, London Road, Oak Lane and Wallbridge Lane.

The closure is to enable Kent County Council to safely carry out to drainage and carriageway repairs and improvements.

Due to the nature of these works, it will not be possible to re-open the road outside the working hours.

These works are weather dependent, and adverse weather may affect how quickly they can be completed.

The Kent County Council Highway Helpline is: 03000 418181 - ask for Drainage Team.

Road names are taken from the National Street Gazetteer on Elgin, with alternative names given where known.

For details of roadworks, please see: www.roadworks.org

Regards,

Phil Lightman

Road Closures Co-ordinator, East Kent Division
KCC Highways and Transportation
Ashford Highway Depot
Javelin Way, Ashford, TN24 8AD
Phone: Highway Helpline 03000 418181
E-mail: roadworkseast@kent.gov.uk

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Tuesday 19 November 2013

Upchurch Parish Council - Vacancy for Two Councillors


The Parish Council are seeking to co-opt someone to fill these vacancies. Anyone interested in coming on to the Council should apply in writing to the Clerk as soon as possible. The qualifications are that you should be a European national, at least 18 years old, an elector and living within three miles of the parish for 12 months or someone with land or a primary place of business in the parish.

Please include the following in your written application:

• Contact details
• Length of residence in Upchurch
• Profession or trade
• Other relevant interests outside work including other Upchurch organisations
• Brief statement as to how you feel you can contribute to the work of the Parish
   Council

If you would like to find out more about the roles and responsibilities of a Parish Councillor, please contact the Chairman or the Clerk.


Mrs Sara Tucker Chairman. 1 Jubilee Fields.
Tel: 01634 388971 Email: chair@upchurchpc.kentparishes.gov.uk 

Mrs Claire Attaway Clerk. 33 Church Farm Road.
Tel: 01634 363906 Email: clerk@upchurchpc.kentparishes.gov.uk

Parish Council website: www.upchurchpc.kentparishes.gov.uk

Upchurch Parish Council
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Upchurch Parish Council Report - December 2013


The Parish Council met on Thursday 7th November in the Hall of Holywell Primary School where 6 Councillors were present and 5 members of the public including Cllr Mike Baldock.

Public Time Bus Shelter – A resident expressed a need for a bus shelter in the centre of the village. Tree outside 21 Oak Lane – A resident explained that he had given the Council correspondence regarding the issues with this tree and had not heard any update. It was explained that Highways had been consulted who declared that it was safe. The tree at the rear of the property was a Swale BC planning issue. Cllr Lewin reported that he was taking up this issue as Borough Councillor. Fly tipping in Oak Lane – A resident reported that although rubbish continued to be dumped by the recycling bins, the amount was reducing. He commented that Swale BC was good in responding but unfortunately the problem had not been resolved.CXK – Cllr Mike Baldock reported that CXK were running a session each Tuesday 15:30 – 18:00 for children in Upchurch and was held in Chaffes Lane. CXK have been commissioned by KCC to run youth services in rural areas. They provide positive activities & intervention work for young people. It is hoped that the Council will be able to meet with them to find out more about the services they offer. Oak Lane – A resident reported that a section of this road had sunk again. Highways were aware and continue to repair this but during heavy rainfall, it sinks again.
CorrespondenceChristmas art in the village – A request to display a maximum of seven plaques showing the Christmas story on lamp posts around the village. All agreed this would be acceptable for lampposts maintained by the Parish Council. Bus Shelter – A request from a resident to raise the need for a bus shelter again. Cllr Tucker reported that after consulting Cllr Baldock, it was felt that this would not be possible by the bus stop due to lack of space. However, it could be considered by the Village Sign. It was noted that objections had been raised previously and it was felt that now a decision was required, taking into account all views. Cllr New explained that residents objecting were concerned it would attract vandalism therefore she would like to see a teen shelter. It was suggested that further investigations be made into types of shelters and possible grant funding. The Clerk will look into this. Cllr Baldock commented that he would support a grant for a shelter by the telephone box. Also, he would like to support the idea for a teen shelter too. Free micro chipping for dogs in the community – An email from Dogs Trust looking to book in events. The Clerk will notify local Dog Trainers and also Gabriel and Upchurch Matters. UPC expenditure – A resident questioning some of the small but seemingly regular expenses. Items of expense identified included Burial Ground refuse collection, Burial Ground gardening, repairs to Burial Ground gate and churchyard fence, stopcocks at allotments and Speed watch equipment. Members noted this. It was explained that the Speed watch equipment was 100% grant funded. The Clerk will request reimbursement from the Village Hall for half the cost of the repair to the Burial Ground Gate.
Planning - The following applications were considered:
SW/13/1119 Tranquility, Otterham Quay Lane – Change of use to dwelling; alterations to window and door configuration and internal alterations. No objections.
SW/13/1039 Upchurch Garage, 2 Horsham Lane & Rear of 4 & 6 Horsham Lane – Demolition of existing car sales showroom and MOT bay and workshop and the residential development of 2 four bedroom two storey houses and 3 three bedroom two storey houses together with all associated garages, parking spaces and access driveway – This application has now been withdrawn.
Permissions and refusals – permission granted:
SW/13/0964 Field rear of 32-62 Hartlip Hill – Proposed four loose boxes, tack room, manège, muck heap and one horse trailer
Other planning matters - Gypsy & Traveller Consultation – Swale BC are undertaking a consultation on Part 2 of the Local Plan. Part 2 will relate to Gypsy and Traveller site allocations only. Comments need to be submitted by 5th December 2013.
Finance Donation to Wisdom HospiceIt was agreed to forward a donation to the sum of £50 in memory of the late Brian Kennard. Budget/Precept 2014/15This is being discussed.  The grounds maintenance costs are yet to be finalised.
Administration - General Purposes Committee –Mr Sheppard of First Highways had offered to assist the Council with sourcing additional salt bins at no extra charge to the Council. Resignation of CouncillorCllr Steward has resigned. There are now two vacancies on the Council. Please do contact the Clerk or any member of the Council if you are interested in becoming a Parish Councillor. Request for copies of Correspondence to be directed to the Clerk Residents can contact the Clerk for copies of the Councils correspondence. Any items for the agenda should be forwarded to the Clerk at least 7 days in advance of the meeting.
Allotments and Recreation Ground Allotment Rent review – It was agreed to increase the rent due 1st April 2014 by £2.00 per full plot. Poplar trees – It was agreed to discuss a quote to pollard/reduce canopy on 12 poplar trees in the Recreation Ground during confidential session.
Paddock Village fete – St Mary’s PCC have indicated an interest in participating in this. Members are keen to find out if Holywell Primary School would like to take part too.                                   
Burial Ground and ChurchyardReview of fees– It was agreed to increase the fees charged.
EnvironmentGrounds Maintenance Contract 2014-17 – Grass verges have been removed from the grass cutting schedule.  Quotes received were discussed during confidential session. KALC Community Awards Scheme – Information on this scheme had been circulated. Nominations had been made but it was explained that a justification would need to be submitted. It is hoped that a decision will be made at the meeting in January 2014. If any resident would like to nominate someone for this award, please contact the Clerk. The aim of the scheme is to acknowledge & give recognition to those that have made a significant contribution to their local community. Japanese Knotweed in Co-op garden – The residents at 1 Horsham Lane had asked the Council for their support on dealing with this issue. Following a letter to the Co-Op Manager, a representative from Co-Op Headquarters contacted the Council. The Co-Op agreed to follow up with the contractor the Councils concern regarding the maintenance of the garden.
Highways -Traffic calming – The Council has been trying to arrange a meeting with Highways to discuss traffic calming ideas suggested at the Drop-In. However, Highways are not able to do this as they only visit locations where funds have been allocated to carry out improvements. Proposal for zigzag lines outside school – A consultation had been carried out with properties close to the school located in either Church Farm Road or Forge Lane. The response was overwhelmingly “for” an extension of the zigzag lines outside the school. Highways will be informed.
Next meetings – 3rd December 2013 and 9th January 2014. Please note that the meetings are held in the Hall of Holywell School and start at 7.30pm.
Claire Attaway
Parish Clerk
33 Church Farm Road, Upchurch.
Tel: 01634 363906 (Mon-Thurs 9am – 12pm)

Thursday 14 November 2013

Parents & Friends of Holywell School Christmas Fayre



Clare Evans
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Free Anti-Burglary Packs from Contact Points in Swale


This is message 812 from Neighbourhood Watch.

Free anti-burglary packs on offer at Police Contact Points in Swale.

Kent Police is urging residents in Swale to safeguard their homes and their belongings with the help of free anti-burglary packs.

Officers will be available in Sittingbourne, Faversham and Sheppey for the remainder of this month, handing out infra-red battery operated alarms, UV pens to mark property, timer switches to help make empty homes appear occupied and personal attack alarms.
The packs are free as part of Kent Police's Stay Safe This Autumn campaign.
Police Community Support Officers will be handing them out, offering crime prevention advice and listening to residents' concerns at a number of Police Contact Points across Swale.

In addition to being able to contact Kent Police via phone, Email, social media and traditional Police stations, members of the public can also engage with officers at Police Contact Points. They are held each day from Wednesday through to Sunday when Police vans will stop at a prominent location for an hour and mainly visit rural locations.

Officers will be available this month on:

Thursday 14 November
- 12pm-1pm at St John the Baptist Church, Tunstall Road in Tunstall.
- 2pm-3pm at Mountview in Borden.
- 5pm-6pm at Bredgar Village Hall, Bexon Lane in Sittingbourne.
Friday 15 November
- 12pm - 1pm Newington Village Hall, High Street, Sittingbourne ME9 7JJ
- 2pm - 3pm Upchurch Village Hall, The Street, Sittingbourne ME9 7EU
- 5pm - 6pm Lower Halstow Village Hall, School Lane, Lower Halstow ME9 7ET
Saturday 16 November
- 12pm-1pm at Sheerstone in Iwade.
- 2pm-3pm at Eastchurch Village Hall, Warden Road in Eastchurch.
- 5pm-6pm at Swale Council car park, Imperial Drive in Warden.
Sunday 17 November
- 12pm-1pm outside Teynham Village Hall, Belle Friday Close in Teynham.

- 2pm-3pm at St Laurence Church, The Street in Bapchild.
- 5pm-6pm at Bobbing Village Hall, Sheppey Way in Bobbing.
Wednesday 27 November
- 12pm-1pm at Selling Railway Station, Selling Road in Selling.
- 2pm-3pm at Boughton Village Hall, Bull Lane in Boughton-under-Blean.
- 5pm-6pm at Northdown, off The Street in Doddington.
Thursday 28 November
- 12pm-1pm at St John the Baptist Church, Tunstall Road in Tunstall.
- 2pm-3pm at Mountview, Borden.
- 5pm-6pm at Bredgar Village Hall, Bexon Lane in Sittingbourne.
Friday 29 November
- 12pm-1pm at Newington Village Hall, High Street in Sittingbourne.
- 2pm-3pm at Upchurch Village Hall, The Street in Sittingbourne.
- 5pm-6pm at Lower Halstow Village Hall, School Lane in Lower Halstow.
Saturday 30 November
- 12pm-1pm at Sheerstone in Iwade.
- 2pm-3pm at Eastchurch Village Hall, Warden Road in Eastchurch.
- 5pm-6pm at Swale Cou mcil car park, Imperial Drive in Warden.

For times and routes of the Police Contact Points, and to find out other ways of contacting Kent Police in your area, please go to: www.kent.police.uk/yourarea

Kent Police Neighbourhood Watch.
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Monday 11 November 2013

Caravan Stolen - Breach Lane


Reference: Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch Ward

This is message 801 from Neighbourhood Watch

XY/036179/13: A brown and cream Lord Musterland 1987 Caravan was stolen from a field in Breach Lane Upchurch overnight between 7th and 8th of November.


If you have any information that could help investigators please contact Kent Police on telephone number 101 and quote the relevant Crime Number.

For more information on crime prevention visit:  www.kent.police.uk

Kent Police Neighbourhood Watch
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Wednesday 6 November 2013

Vehicles Vandalised - Upchurch


Reference: Hartlip, Newington, Upchurch Ward

This is message 794 from Neighbourhood Watch


Three vehicles were vandalised between the 1st and 2nd of November, in XY/035426/13: Newington XY/035304/13: Oak Lane Upchurch and XY/035456/13: The Street Upchurch. 

If you have any information that could help investigators please contact Kent Police on telephone number 101 and quote the relevant Crime Number.

For more information on crime prevention visit:  
www.kent.police.uk

Kent Police Neighbourhood Watch
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Monday 4 November 2013

Upchurch Darby and Joan Christmas Bazaar


Upchurch Darby and Joan are holding their Christmas Bazaar on Wednesday the 20th of November at Upchurch Village Hall.

Open to all ages with free entry it starts at 10:00am until 12:00pm. There will be the usual raffle and other attractions with homemade cakes, tea and bric a brac.

Funds raised will go towards the 55 members Christmas lunch.

All welcome!

Janet Gilbert
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Friday 1 November 2013

Hello Sopranos of Upchurch Choral Society


The Freegard Singers.
I sing with a small chamber choir known as The Freegard Singers, we really do need some Sopranos, 1st. and 2nd. I know that Peggy Moseley is your conductor and we are lucky enough to have her as the accompanist for our concerts. Therefore our concert dates would obviously never clash.

We meet on a Thursday evening in term time at 7:45 pm at Bapchild School. If you would like to sing on another evening each week, we would be delighted to see you.

Please Email me:  jenny.ron@hotmail.co.uk  or if you prefer to call, my number is: 01634 239528.


Jenny Osborn
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