The Rainbow Café at St Mary's Church

On the 2nd Thursday of each month.

The Rainbow Café at St Mary's Church opens its doors again on Thursday the 9th of January, between 2:00pm and 4:30pm.

As usual, we will be offering delicious cakes and savouries.

We will have our fantastic kid's snack deal - 5 items and a drink for £1. Where else would you get such wonderful value?

There will be crafts, a story for the children and a warm welcome for everyone.  

This all helps us support 4 children in Uganda to go to school and supply breakfast for a group of Ugandan children at their Saturday Club. How special is that?

Come and join us.

Gill Gay and the Rainbow Café Team

Email: gilliangay99@yahoo.co.uk

Swale Foodbank Collection - January

Swale Foodbank Collection

Thank you to everyone who donated food and other needed items over Christmas.

I will be collecting your foodbank donations at the bus stop opposite the church again on Wednesday the 8th of January, between 10:30am and 11:30am.

Please bring your items in carrier bags.

We will then deliver them to the Swale Foodbank Warehouse, part of the Trussell Trust.

All donations are helpful, providing the food is long life and well within date.

Thank you

May God bless you ❤️

Gill Gay - Foodbank Co-ordinator

Email: gilliangay99@yahoo.co.uk

Upchurch Parish Council: New Play Area at The Paddock OPEN!

Upchurch Parish Council Announcement

We are excited to announce that the new play area equipment at The Paddock is now officially open and ready for everyone to enjoy!

The newly installed additions include a variety of fun and exciting features designed to enhance the play experience for children of all ages.

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Swale Borough Council and The National Lottery for their generous grant funding, which has made it possible to deliver these fantastic upgrades to our local play area.

Without their support, this project would not have been possible.

We hope you and your families will take full advantage of these improvements and enjoy the new play space.

Nina Henley

Clerk and Proper Officer to Upchurch Parish Council

Tel: 07798 600696

Email: clerk@upchurchparishcouncil.gov.uk

Website: www.upchurchparishcouncil.gov.uk

Upchurch Twinning and PFHS Annual Quiz Night

Annual Quiz Night

Friday 7th February

7:00pm arrival for a 7:30pm start

 At Holywell School Hall

Hosted by Mr Ball

£5 per person - Up to 8 max per team

To book your table, please Email: office@holywell.kent.sch.uk

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Chalkwell Bus Timetable for Christmas and New Year

Chalkwell bus services for Christmas and New Year will operate as per the graphic above.

Normal bus services will resume on Monday 6th January 2025.

The current 326/327/328 timetable can be found at >> www.chalkwell.co.uk/timetables/326-327-328

For further information on bus times, call: 01795 423982 or Email: coachhire@chalkwell.co.uk

For travel information on routes, times, tickets and fares, visit >> www.chalkwell.co.uk/bus-services

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Upchurch Parish Council - Community Awards Scheme 2025

Calling all Upchurch Parish Residents

Upchurch Parish Council will once again present an award to a resident or group that has made a significant contribution to our village community over a period of years.

If you know someone who has given this kind of service and merits an award, please nominate them.

The person must live or work within the Upchurch Parish Council boundary. Parish residents can make just 1 nomination, but all adult family members may submit a nomination form.

The nomination form below can be downloaded and printed or requested from the Clerk Nina Henley at: clerk@upchurchparishcouncil.gov.uk 

Please send your completed nomination form in a sealed envelope to:

Nina Henley

Clerk and Proper Officer

2 Alfriston Grove

Kings Hill

West Malling

ME19 4SR

Or Email it to: clerk@upchurchparishcouncil.gov.uk 

Tap and hold or right-click on the nomination form above to download and print it.

The winner will receive a certificate signed by Upchurch Parish Council Chairman Cllr Tyrone Ripley and Swale Hon. Alderman Cllr Gerry Lewin at the Annual Parish Meeting on Thursday the 10th of April 2025.

The closing date for receiving nomination forms is Tuesday the 28th of February 2025.

The previous winners of the (KALC) Community Award in Upchurch are:

Pat New - 2017

Tracey Snellings - 2018

Ray Kemsley - 2019

No award given - 2020

Cia Merrall - 2021

John Arnold - 2022

Gerry Lewin - 2023

Terry Lewis (posthumous) 2024

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