Poolside Bar & Courtyard - New Year Celebration Party with The Mystery Machine at Upchurch River Valley Golf Course

Upchurch River Valley Golf Course

Telephone: 01634 360626

Email: bar@rivervalleygolf.co.uk

Website: www.rivervalleygolf.co.uk

Latest POLICE.UK Crime Data for Hartlip, Newington & Upchurch Ward - August 2023

Hartlip, Newington & Upchurch Ward

41 crimes are shown on the map in August 2023 including:

10 Anti-social Behaviour

1 Burglary

3 Criminal Damage and Arson

7 Other Theft

4 Public Order

1 Shoplifting

1 Vehicle Crime
14 Violence and Sexual Offences

38 crimes were shown on the map in July 2023.

Not all crime that occurs is shown on the map.

Please visit: www.police.uk for more information including outcomes for these crimes and contact information for your local policing team.

Upchurch Matters

Poolside Bar & Courtyard - Christmas Party Night with P’ZAZ at Upchurch River Valley Golf Course

Upchurch River Valley Golf Course

Telephone: 01634 360626

Email: bar@rivervalleygolf.co.uk

Website: www.rivervalleygolf.co.uk

Temporary Road Closure - Oak Lane, Upchurch

It will be necessary to close part of Oak Lane, Upchurch from Thursday 9th November 2023, for up to 1 day, between the hours of 08:00 and 12:00.

The road will be closed in the vicinity of the junction with Chaffes Lane, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route is via A2 London Road, Moor Street, Otterham Quay Lane, Horsham Lane and vice versa.

Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.

The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while installation works are undertaken by SGN.

For information regarding this closure, please contact SGN on: 0800 975 1818, who will be able to assist with the scope of these works.

KCC 24hr Contact Centre: 03000 418181

For details of roadworks, see: https://one.network

Kent County Council - Highways, Transportation & Waste

Temporary Road Closure - Wallbridge Lane, Upchurch

It will be necessary to close part of Wallbridge Lane, Upchurch from Tuesday 3rd November 2023, for up to one day, between the hours of 09:30 and 15:30.

The road will be closed in the vicinity of number 101, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route is via Oak Lane, Horsham Lane and vice versa.

Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.

The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while overhead cabling works are undertaken by Openreach.

For information regarding this closure, please contact Openreach on: 0800 023 2023, who will be able to assist with the scope of these works.

KCC 24hr Contact Centre: 03000 418181

For details of roadworks, see: https://one.network

Kent County Council - Highways, Transportation & Waste

Vehicle Damaged - Newington

Hartlip, Newington & Upchurch Ward

Crime Number: 46/186664/23

On Saturday the 14th of October, between 06:00 and 23:50, somebody damaged a vehicle parked in the road at Pear Tree Walk, Newington.

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

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

Kent Community Messaging

Swale Foodbank Christmas Collections - November and December | The Salvation Army - Christmas Food Hampers

Swale Foodbank Christmas Collections

Thank you, thank you, thank you, Upchurch.

The photo doesn't show the amount of food you provided justice.

There was lots - the shelf behind Georgina and Esther was holding bags that were mostly three deep. You are amazing!

I will be collecting your foodbank donations at the bus stop opposite the church again on Wednesday the 1st of November and Wednesday the 6th of December, between 10:30am and 11:30am, when we are hoping to go all out for Christmas. If you could add Christmas treats or go completely Christmas for the next two months, that would be fantastic.

If you are able to provide long-lasting Christmas-type food, for example:

Christmas Pudding

Christmas Cake

Tinned Ham

Christmas Treat Stockings

Tinned Cream

After Eight Mints

Christmas Twiglets and other savoury treats

Biscuits to go with Cheese

Nuts and Crisps

Squash and Drinks

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.

The Salvation Army - Christmas Food Hampers

I attended a meeting between Swale Foodbank and the Salvation Army. There is a big move to bring Christmas to vulnerable families this year.

Please visit: www.giftofchristmas.co.uk where you can read what's happening and join their Facebook group with more info.

If you want to drop off something Christmassy at other times, Upchurch's Co-op is kindly receiving your gifts and storing them for me to pick up and take to the right place.

St Mary's / Uplift and UPARA will be making Hampers.

If a group of you would like to put together a hamper, that would be amazing.

A hamper needs 20 or more Christmassy bits, so getting together in a group is a better way of putting a hamper together. If you are able to make up a hamper, I will pick it up. Please let me know Email: gilliangay99@yahoo.co.uk

God bless you - it might be getting cold, but with glowing hearts from helping those in need, we will be very warm, and we will help families get through what can be one of the most difficult times of the year.

Thank you, and may God bless you ❤️

Gill Gay - Foodbank Co-ordinator

Temporary Road Closures - Lower Rainham Road, Rainham

Roadworks website one.network shows two more temporary road closures of Lower Rainham Road, Rainham.

Lower Rainham Road will be closed for utility roadworks near the Redrow Homes Hamlet Park Development from today, Saturday, the 21st of October, until Sunday, the 29th of October.

Lower Rainham Road will be closed again between the junctions of Berengrave Lane and Lower Bloors Lane for remedial works on behalf of CityFibre on Saturday, the 4th and Sunday, the 5th of November.

Access to properties and businesses should be maintained, with a diversion route for vehicles in place.

For information regarding these closures, contact Medway Council: 01634 333 333

For details of roadworks, see: https://one.network

Upchurch Matters 

Remembrance Sunday Parade to St Mary's Church - Restrictions on Driving

The young people of the uniformed sections and their leaders will make their yearly Remembrance Sunday Parade from the Scout HQ on the Recreation Ground in Oak Lane to St Mary's Church on the 12th of November.

Leaving at 9:30am, they will march (accompanied by marshals) from the Recreation Ground along Oak Lane and return at 11:30am.

Please be patient during this time.

If you need to drive through the village centre during the parade, please consider using Church Farm Road and Chaffes Lane instead.

Thank you

“WE WILL REMEMBER THEM” 

Upchurch Matters

Vehicle Broken Into | Shop Window Smashed | Baby Gate Stolen - Newington

Hartlip, Newington & Upchurch Ward

Crime Number: 46/177109/23

On Monday the 2nd of October, at around 01:59, somebody broke into a vehicle parked on the road at Wormdale Hill, Newington.

Crime Number: 46/174478/23

On Thursday the 28th of September, at around 04:22, two men smashed a shop window by throwing stones at it in High Street, 

Newington.

Crime Number: 46/179676/23

On Friday the 8th of September, between 00:01 and 23:59, somebody stole a baby gate from a garden in High Street, Newington.

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

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

Kent Community Messaging

Important Public Consultation - Have Your Say on the Upchurch Highways Improvement Plan

Click the map to enlarge.

Dear Upchurch Residents,

We are writing to invite you to participate in a crucial decision-making process that will directly impact our community - the improvement of our local highways.

The Parish Council would like to invite you to participate in a public consultation and help the council to make informed decisions that align with the needs and preferences of the community.

Background:

KCC Highways has committed to look at one project for improvement from each parish per year.

We have a number of options UPC are considering.

The Parish Council has narrowed the options to just 3:

Option 1

Progressing the already approved plan for the narrowing of Oak Lane and giving priority to vehicles coming out of the village, north of the junction with Wallbridge Lane.

Option 2

Horsham Lane junction with The Street.

Option 3

Forge Lane junction with Holywell Lane.

Objectives of the Consultation:

To gather input from residents on what you feel in the most important highways issue that needs addressing.

This allows residents to have your say in the areas we request KCC to prioritise on your behalf.

Please let us know your top 2 priorities of the 3 options.

How You Can Participate

We value your input and encourage you to participate in this consultation.

There are several ways you can get involved:

• Using the Upchurch Parish Council website, contact the council, with your choice.

• Send your decision via email to: clerk@upchurchparishcouncil.gov.uk

• Write to the clerk at: 2 Alfriston Grove, West Malling ME19 4SR

• Attend our next Parish Council meeting on Thursday, November 2nd, held at Upchurch Village

   Hall at 19:30pm

Timeline:

Consultation Period: 11-10-23 - 05-11-23

Next Steps:

Once the Parish Council has analysed all the feedback, we will work closely with KCC Highways to develop a plan for the future of our roads. We will ensure transparency throughout the process and keep you informed about any developments or decisions.

Thank you for your participation.

Nina Henley
Clerk and Proper Officer to Upchurch Parish Council

Upchurch Horticultural Society - October Show

October Show

Saturday 14th October 2023

In the Barn at the rear of 97 Chaffes Lane

Open to the public from 2:00pm

A showcase of adult and junior plants, vegetables, flowers and arts and crafts

Plants for sale

Fun auction of homegrown showcase items

Refreshments and homemade cakes for sale

Great benefits and discounts for all members

Over 70 years of village horticultural history!

Toilets

Ample free parking

New members always welcome

Membership - £10 per year

For membership enquiries, email: upchurchsociety@gmail.com

For more information, visit: https://linktr.ee/upchurchhorticulturalsociety

Upchurch Matters

St Mary's Church Fundraising Sale

Saturday 14th October between 10:00am - 11:30am

Homemade Cakes, Jams, Pickles, Scones and Savouries

Also Puzzles, Books, Bric-à-brac and sometimes Plants

Something for everyone!

Refreshments

Please help support this ancient building - Thank you

🍰 🍓 🧩 📚 🎨 🪴 ☕️ ➕

Upchurch Matters

The Rainbow Café at St Mary's Church

On the 2nd Thursday of each month.

We enjoyed a fantastic and really busy Rainbow Café in September.

So many of you came and supported us. And the children loved their special snack deals, crafts and stories.

We will be doing it all again on Thursday the 12th of October.

Please join us when we open our doors between 2:00pm and 4:30pm. 

You will receive a very warm welcome, and as you eat our delicious cakes and savouries, you will be helping us support four Ugandan children through school. 

Everybody welcome!

Gill Gay and the Rainbow Café Team

Email: gilliangay99@yahoo.co.uk

A Coffee and A Chat

To all who would like a chat.

Since I lost my husband in February, I have realised the importance of getting together to have a chat.

So, I will be at Upchurch River Valley Golf Course again at 2:00pm on Monday the 9th of October.

Do join me. Just turn up - buy a coffee, and come and have a chat in the conservatory.

We will meet once a month at first, and who knows, we may make it more regular.

If you know someone who needs a lift, please let me know, and I will see what I can do. If you drive, why not offer a lift to a friend or a neighbour?

So you know who I am - you may already know me from the foodbank collections, the Rainbow Café or Uplift church.

I look forward to chatting with you all.

Gill Gay

Email: gilliangay99@yahoo.co.uk

Upchurch WI - Quiz Night

Wendy Pitts - Upchurch Women's Institute

Tel: 07751 013298

Email: marwen.pitts@btinternet.com

Swale Foodbank Collection - October

Swale Foodbank Collection

Thank you, Upchurch, for your wonderful generosity to Swale Foodbank in September.

We were able to fill 3 trolleys and give £50 in donations.

This month is a special time when the church celebrates and gives thanks for the Harvest and for those who work so hard to provide us with our food.

It's a time to remember how blessed we are, and out of those blessings, we give to those who have little.

You do that month after month, and I thank God for your kindness and generosity. 

I will be collecting your foodbank donations at the bus stop opposite the church again on Wednesday the 4th of October, 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, and may God bless you ❤️

Gill Gay - Foodbank Co-ordinator
Email: gilliangay99@yahoo.co.uk

Poolside Bar Music Night with Annie Love at Upchurch River Valley Golf Course

Jenny Giles - Upchurch River Valley Golf Course

Telephone: 01634 360626

Email: bar@rivervalleygolf.co.uk

Website: www.rivervalleygolf.co.uk