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Sunday 15 February 2015

Poolside Bar Music Nights for March & April at Upchurch River Valley Golf Course

Upchurch River Valley Golf Course
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Saturday 14 February 2015

Upchurch Scouts & Guides 1978 - 1979

Upchurch Scouts & Guides 1978 - 1979.

Click image to enlarge.

This old photograph of Upchurch Scouts & Guides taken in the old Drakes Lodge Scout Hut 1978 - 1979 was discovered last week.

35 years on let's see how good are our memories are. Can we put names to all the faces?

1st Upchurch Guides were formed in September 1962. Can you help fill in the gaps and complete this list of previous leaders with the years they were involved with the group?

Margaret Bradley GG 1973 - 1974

Iris Martin GG 1976 - 1978

Pamela Harrison GG 1979 1982

Glenda Lee AGG 1980 - ?

Patricia Friend AGG 1976 - 1978

Mrs D Foulds AGG 1981 - 1984

Geraldine Smith GG 1987 - ?

Fiona Webb GG 1987 -?

If you recognise anyone in the photograph you can post a comment on our Facebook page here ☞ http://tinyurl.com/opwj837

Thanks to Tracey Snellings for the photo.

Upchurch Matters

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Friday 13 February 2015

Upchurch Parish Council Report - March 2015

The Parish Council met on Thursday 5^th February at the Village Hall where 8 Councillors were present and 12 members of the public.

Public Time – Localism Grant Fund – Cllr John Wright stated that there is a small amount of money left in the fund. Cllr Tucker advised that the Council would give this some thought. Otterham Quay Lane – A resident raised concerns over the blocked gullies following the hedge cutting. Cllr Lewin advised who should be contacted when this situation arises. The resident also requested that he be able to remove the traffic cones left on Chaffes Lane and store them for the Council. Planning – a resident raised their concerns over the Solar Farm, Boxsted Lane and questioned why the planning permission had been passed and that they felt they had not been properly informed by Swale Planning of the planning application for this site and still have concerns regarding the impact on the countryside. Cllr Tucker advised that the resident should email all of their concerns to the Clerk who will then speak to Swale Planning regarding this.

Correspondence – Local Boundary Commission Electoral Review – Cllr Tucker advised that the Electoral review of Kent County Council has commenced. This is open to the public and full details of this can be found on the website www.lgbce.org.uk. Lord Lieutenant’s Civic Service at Rochester Cathedral on 10/3/2015 – Cllr Tucker advised that Cllr New and Cllr Lewin would be attending this event.

Planning - 14/505230/FULL Jack Russell Place, Halstow Lane – Variation of condition 2 and 4 of planning permission SW/11/0496 to increase the number of mobile homes (from 2 to 5), and to have flood lighting security lightning for safety. – Cllr Tucker confirmed that an objection had been made by the Parish Council that the applicant had acquired new land not on the original application. Cllr Rossiter had received a response from Swale Planning stating that the applicant will be contacted with a view to the application being withdrawn or amended. 14/506519/FULL Kent Terrace, Canterbury Lane – Redevelopment of existing landscape contractor’s yard and land surrounding Kent Terrace to provide 13 dwelling houses and an extension to the existing terrace with associated car parking and landscaping. In addition a ground floor rear extension of Plot 15. It was decided that the Parish Council would object to the application in its current state and will reconsider an amendment.

Permissions and refusals – Crescent House – It was confirmed that Crescent House has had prior approval for change of use to residential buildings.

Allotments and Recreation Ground – Allotments and Recreation Ground fences – It was agreed to accept one of the quotes for both the repairs to the Allotment fence and for the replacement of the Recreation Ground fence and for work to proceed on these as soon as possible.

Paddock - Nothing to report.

Burial Ground and Churchyard - Burial Ground Rules and Regulations – Cllr Rose has reviewed the Rules and Regulations and has drafted a proposal to deal with the issues of non-compliance of the current rules. It was agreed to move the proposal forward on the ‘next steps’ and formulate a detailed proposal.

Environment - Salt bag – The village annual salt provision has been incorrectly delivered to Nursery Days car park. Cllr Masson and Cllr Lewin have agreed to distribute small salt bags from the car park to residents who may wish to make use of the salt. A date for this will be confirmed with the Clerk who will put notification on the website and notice boards. Unipar Dual Message System - It was agreed that the system be repaired and returned to the Parish Council.

Highways - Street lights – Cllr Arnold reported that the parts for the street light on the junction of The Street with The Poles have now arrived. He was also aware of a faulty light in Chaffes Lane and that the contractors have been notified. Cllr Tucker advised she would be raising KCC’s proposal to upgrade all lights to LED at the Swale West Meeting to see if a grant could be obtained.

Other Matters – Church Clock – It had been noted that the Church is running slow. The Clerk will contact the contractors to get this fixed.

Next meetings – Confirmed as being 5th March 2015 and 2^nd April 2015, 7:30pm in The Village Hall. The Annual Parish Meeting will take place in the Village Hall on 30^th April 2015.

Julia Cura, Clerk to the Parish Council

Telephone: 01634 363906

Email: clerk@upchurchpc.kentparishes.gov.uk

Website: www.upchurchpc.kentparishes.gov.uk

Wednesday 11 February 2015

Upchurch Cricket Club - Colts Football For Ages 5, 6 and Under 7’s

Good news! There is now officially an under 7's football team operating from Upchurch Cricket club!

It is a desire to start up 5's and 6's teams too who will be able to progress through the club.

Any parents with boys of these ages who would like to get involved are welcome to contact by Email Terry Lewis terrylewis44@yahoo.co.uk or Rob Croome robcroome@sky.com

All are welcome to visit Upchurch Cricket Ground on a Saturday morning at 10am where the present team train.

Terry Lewis

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Sunday 8 February 2015

Talented Local Singer Wanted

Hello people of Upchurch, Singer/Rapper "Palermo" (James Hansford) is looking for a talented Singer within the village to feature on an upcoming release which will feature on his
"Legion" EP.

James would like to extend the invitation to the local people in the instance. The right person would have to travel to perform the single at relevant events where "Palermo" performs (all expenses paid for).

James "Palermo" is signed to a Manager/Record Label as well as being UK ambassador to an exclusive clothing line, so there is great potential to be seen by mainstream companies and record labels.

Please message James directly through Facebook to enquire: Here

James on Instagram: www.instagram.com/palermomusic

James Hansford

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Thank You from Upchurch Twinning Group

This years winning team.

On behalf of Upchurch Twinning Group may I, as secretary thank all the people who attended the Quiz on Saturday the 7th at the school, it was our best attendance ever and as a consequence we raised our best ever contribution to the funds.

This year we raised around £700 and our treasurer has gone to bed tonight a very happy man!

Thanks again to all who came along and spent their money buying raffle tickets and joining in our card game in the interval. Our thanks must also go to our question master, Frank Osborne and his team, not only for their efforts tonight but for setting the questions.

Ann Harman (Secretary)

Mike Johnson (Chairman)

Email mikeinupchurch@gmail.com

You can read more about Upchurch Twinning Group at the link here

Upchurch Twinning Group

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Wednesday 4 February 2015

UpARA - Latest Schedule of Events

Upchurch Active Retirement Association

Into another new year on the calendar and a new year for UpARA not far off. As of 1st March annual subscription become due at £15, the same as last year. Obviously it is necessary to be fully paid up to maintain your membership. You can even pay early if you like! Hopefully everyone will sign up again, but if you decide not to continue with us it will be very helpful if you can let the committee know, as we do have a waiting list of over 30 people eager to join us.

Monthly Meetings (2nd Friday of the month)

(Members Free; Guests £2.00)

Friday 13th February 2015 - 2:00pm

Friday 13th March 2015 - 2:00pm

Coffee Mornings (4th Tuesday of the month)

(Members £1.50; Guests £2.00)

Tuesday 24th February 2015 - 09:30am until 12:30pm

Tuesday 24th March 2015 - 09:30am until 12:30pm

Village Walks (1st & 3rd Friday of the month)

Friday 6th February 2015 - 10:00am

Friday 20th February 2015 - 10:00am

Outings