Dave Candy - Editor
Email: upchurchgabriel@gmail.com
Tuesday 15 October 2024
Sunday 13 October 2024
An Invitation to The Friends of St Mary the Virgin, Upchurch - Bell Tower Restoration Project Talk and AGM
The Friends of St Mary the Virgin, Upchurch (FOSM)
Talk and AGM
You are invited to a talk on Thursday the 24th of October 2024 from 7:00pm in the church.
Following a short meeting to transact AGM business we shall receive a talk from Elspeth Baeke on “The Bell Tower Restoration Project”.
Elspeth was the Project Manager on behalf of the Parochial Church Council and so speaks with first-hand knowledge on the matter.
Elspeth was the Project Manager on behalf of the Parochial Church Council and so speaks with first-hand knowledge on the matter.
The talk will review this now completed project - What was the problem? What was the solution? How did the community respond to funding the works?
The invitation to the talk is free of charge and open to all.
Wine and nibbles will be provided but donations will be welcomed.
The trustees look forward to seeing you at the AGM.
The invitation to the talk is free of charge and open to all.
Wine and nibbles will be provided but donations will be welcomed.
The trustees look forward to seeing you at the AGM.
FOSM, as a registered secular charity, was formed to financially support the maintenance and repair of the historically listed church in the centre of our Parish. In this matter, FOSM has recently supported the Bell Tower Restoration Project by making grants to the church towards that project.
FOSM since being formed in 2011 has made grants to the church and will continue to do so in the future.
FOSM since being formed in 2011 has made grants to the church and will continue to do so in the future.
Grants made come from income raised through membership, donations, events and products. If you would like to become a Friend, i.e. a member, and support this charity, please contact Roger Pocock on: 01634 233521. Life or yearly memberships are available.
Hon. Alderman Gerry Lewin
Chairman of FOSM
Telephone: 01634 366113
Email: lewing135@btinternet.com
Christmas Market at Upchurch Village Hall with Proceeds to Gillingham Street Angels
20 Stalls
Tombola (children and adults)
Face Painting
Butlers Butties Hot Food Wagon
Refreshments
Prizes to include:
Family Entrance to Wildwood
Family Entrance to Kent Life
Afternoon Tea for 4 at Bridgewood Manor Hotel
Meal for 2 at The Crown, Upchurch
2 Pantomime Tickets to Jack and the Beanstalk
Afternoon Tea for 2 at The BarnYard, Upchurch
£25 Voucher for The Rose & Crown, Hartlip
£20 Voucher for The Three Tuns, Lower Halstow
£25 Cash for Ginnys Gem Trees
Cuddly Toy Horse - Tyrone Ripley
Plus lots lots more!
For more info, contact: janette.hodgers68@gmail.com
Website: www.thestreet-angels.org
Gillingham Street Angels
Saturday 12 October 2024
Three Towns Theatre Company Presents DRACULA!! at Upchurch Village Hall
Tuesday 8 October 2024
Poolside Bar Music Night with Annie Love at Upchurch River Valley Golf Course
Upchurch River Valley Golf Course
St Mary's Church Fundraising Sale
Saturday 12th 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
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Upchurch Matters
Parcel Stolen - Bishop Lane, Upchurch
Hartlip, Newington & Upchurch Ward
Crime Number: 46/167972/24
At around 15:07
o
n Monday the 30th of September
,
somebody stole a recently delivered parcel from a doorstep in
Bishop Lane, Upchurch.
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
Saturday 5 October 2024
Upchurch Parish Council Secures Grant Funding for New Play Equipment at The Paddock
The grants, which marks significant investment in the local community, will enable the council to expand The Paddock's play area with an engaging and adventurous play structure tailored to the needs of slightly older children. This new equipment aims to offer a fun, active, and inclusive space for children to play, explore, and develop essential physical and social skills.
Vice Chair of Upchurch Parish Council, Pam Denny, expressed their gratitude for the funding, saying:
"We are incredibly grateful to the National Lottery Community Fund and Swale Borough Council for their generous support. The addition of this new equipment will provide a much-needed resource for older children in our community, offering them a place to challenge themselves, stay active, and enjoy the outdoors."
The Paddock, already a popular destination for families, is set to become even more inclusive with the new addition, offering something for all age groups in the village. The design for the new equipment will be discussed at the next meeting of Upchurch Parish Council on Thursday 3rd October at 19:30 at Upchurch Village Hall, all members of the public are welcome. We hope to have the new equipment installed late 2024 / early 2025.
The Paddock, already a popular destination for families, is set to become even more inclusive with the new addition, offering something for all age groups in the village. The design for the new equipment will be discussed at the next meeting of Upchurch Parish Council on Thursday 3rd October at 19:30 at Upchurch Village Hall, all members of the public are welcome. We hope to have the new equipment installed late 2024 / early 2025.
Nina Henley
Clerk and Proper Officer to Upchurch Parish Council
Tel: 07798 600696
Website: www.upchurchparishcouncil.gov.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 10th of October, 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
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