UPDATED: D-Day 80 Upchurch - Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the Normandy Landings

The UK and France will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Normandy Landings on the 6th of June 1944, with a series of major commemorations and events taking place on the 5th and 6th of June 2024 to honour the brave personnel who risked their lives for freedom and peace.

Also known as D-Day, the historic operation saw the Allied Forces mount a large-scale invasion of Nazi-occupied France that ultimately tipped the course of the Second World War in the Allies’ favour.

Please come and join Upchurch Village to commemorate D-Day 80 at an event organised by Upchurch Parish Council at the Recreation Ground, Oak Lane, on Thursday the 6th of June.

A reading of the proclamation will take place at 8:00am, and the beacon will be lit at 9:15pm, in line with the national commemorations.

There will be a food vendor, a licenced bar, an ice cream van and light refreshments in the Scout Hut provided by the Scouts. All are available from 7:30pm.

Please bring your own seating and blankets.

For further information Email: clerk@upchurchparishcouncil.gov.uk

And visit:

www.d-day80beacons.co.uk

www.gov.uk/government/topical-events/d-day-80
dday80.campaign.gov.uk
www.britishlegion.org.uk/get-involved/remembrance/remembrance-events/d-day

Upchurch Matters

Upchurch Bingo Group

Our bingo sessions are held in the back room of The Crown, Upchurch.

The next session is on Tuesday the 21st of May.

We open at 7:30pm with eyes down at 8:00pm.

Entry is £1.

To play costs £3 to £6 per set of books, for 12 games.

We are a non-profit group and all proceeds are distributed as prizes.

Why not join us for an evening of fun?

Sylvia Roberts

Urgent Road Closure - Holywell Lane, Upchurch

It will be necessary to close Holywell Lane, Upchurch from Monday 13th May 2024, for up to 1 day.

The road will be closed between the junctions of Breach Lane and Forge Lane.

The alternative route is via: Breach Lane and Forge Lane.

This is to enable carriageway repairs to be carried out by Kent County Council.

KCC 24hr Contact Centre: 03000 418181

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

Kent County Council - Highways, Transportation & Waste

St Mary's Church Fundraising Sale

Saturday 11th May 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

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Upchurch Matters

Temporary Road Closure - Breach Lane, Lower Halstow

It will be necessary to close part of Breach Lane, Lower Halstow from Friday 28th May 2024, for up to one day, between the hours of 09:30 and 15:30.

The road will be closed from the junction with Holywell  Lane, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route is via Breach Lane, A2 Hartlip Hill, A2 London Road, A2 Moor Street, Otterham Quay Lane, Horsham Lane, Forge 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 renewal 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

Survey: Have Your Say - Help Shape Our NHS

NHS Constitution: 10 Year Review

The NHS Constitution sets out the principles, values, rights and pledges underpinning what our health service is about; free care when you need it, accessible to all.

Now, the NHS needs your input to help redefine and strengthen these fundamental principles for the years ahead.

Ready to Make a Difference?

You can share your feedback and suggestions online by completing the survey at: https://tinyurl.com/4myw6yde

The survey is easy and accessible and is open to everyone. The consultation period closes at 11.59pm on Tuesday the 25th of June 2024.

Communication and Engagement Team

NHS Kent and Medway

Website: www.kentandmedway.icb.nhs.uk

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 May, between 2:00pm and 4:30pm.

As usual, The Café will be offering delicious cakes and savouries for all to enjoy.

Come and play Rummikub, or just enjoy a chat. There will also be crafts and a story for the children.

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

There will be a warm welcome for everyone. 

All of this helps us support four children in Uganda go to school and supply breakfast for a group of Ugandan children at their Saturday club. How special is that?  

Gill Gay and the Rainbow Café Team

Email: gilliangay99@yahoo.co.uk