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
Upchurch Matters
Monday, 30 December 2024
Tuesday, 24 December 2024
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
Upchurch Matters
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.
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
Upchurch Matters
Monday, 23 December 2024
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Upchurch Matters.
We're always grateful for the support you give the website throughout the year 🙏🏼
This year's lovely village Christmas tree and lit decorations are courtesy of Upchurch Parish Council.
The knitting group has decorated the centre of the village with skillfully knitted Christmas characters again. The added colour they bring really brightens up our winter days.
A lit Nativity Scene, beautifully built by the late Frank Osborne, has also returned to the Churchyard.
Thank you to everyone for all their hard work and generosity.
To a healthy, happy and peaceful 2025 🥂
Upchurch Matters
Tuesday, 17 December 2024
Changes to Upchurch Surgery Opening Hours over Christmas and New Year
Maidstone Road Surgery Rainham, including Upchurch Surgery.
10:00am to 1:00pm - Usual opening hours
Wednesday 25th December - Christmas Day
Wednesday 25th December - Christmas Day
Closed
Thursday 26th December - Boxing Day
Closed
Monday 30th December
Monday 30th December
10:00am to 1:00pm - Usual opening hours
Wednesday 1st January - New Year's Day
Wednesday 1st January - New Year's Day
Closed
Thursday 2nd January
Thursday 2nd January
10:00am to 1:00pm - Usual opening hours
The practice website is: www.maidstoneroadsurgeryrainham.co.uk
Ray Kemsley
Chair - Surgery Patient Participation Group - Upchurch & Rainham
Email: raykemsley@btinternet.com
Sunday, 15 December 2024
Merry & Bright - Nursery Days Christmas Fayre
Join Nursery Days for an afternoon of festive fun with traditional games, crafts and some very special guests on Sunday the 22nd of December, from 3:30pm to 5:00pm.
Everyone is welcome.
Address: Nursery Days, The Old School, The Street, Upchurch, ME9 7AJ
Telephone: 01634 376924
Telephone: 01634 376924
Website: www.nurserydays-upchurch.co.uk
Upchurch Matters
Temporary Road Closure - Breach Lane, Upchurch
It will be necessary to close part of Breach Lane, Upchurch from Wednesday 5th February 2025, with estimated completion by 7th February 2025.
The road will be closed between the junctions with Bricklands and Boxted Lane, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via A2 London Road, Moor Street, Otterham Quay Lane, Horsham Lane, The Street, Forge Lane, Halstow Lane, The Street, Breach 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 water pipe repair works are undertaken by Southern Water.
For information regarding this closure: please contact Southern Water on: 0330 303 0368, who will be able to assist with the scope of these works.
The KCC Highways Helpline number is: 03000 418181
For details of roadworks, see: https://one.network
Kent County Council - Highways, Transportation & Waste
Saturday, 14 December 2024
St Mary's Church Fundraising Sale
Saturday 14th December 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
Tuesday, 10 December 2024
Laptop Stolen - Horsham Lane, Upchurch
Hartlip, Newington & Upchurch Ward
Crime Number: 446/207825/24
Between 6:00am on Monday the 2nd of December and 8:00pm on Wednesday the 4th of December, somebody stole a Lenovo Idea pad laptop that was accidentally left in St Mary's Church, Horsham 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
Monday, 9 December 2024
Temporary Road Closure - Oak Lane, Upchurch
It will be necessary to close part of Oak Lane, Upchurch from Monday 13th January 2025, with estimated completion by Monday 3rd February 2025, between the hours of 09:00 and 17:00.
The road will be closed between the junctions with Wallbridge Lane and Horsham Lane, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Oak Lane, A2 London Road, Moor Street, Otterham Quay Lane, Horsham Lane, The Street and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while Section 278 works are undertaken by T. Body Jnr Plant Hire Ltd.
The KCC Highways Helpline number is: 03000 418181
For details of roadworks, see: https://one.network
Kent County Council - Highways, Transportation & Waste
Sunday, 8 December 2024
Urgent Road Closure - South Bush Lane, Rainham
It will be necessary to close South Bush Lane, Rainham from Friday 13th December 2024 for up to 1 day.
The road will be closed outside house numbers 9 and 10.
The alternative route is via: South Bush Lane, A2 London Road, Spade Lane, Meresborough Lane and vice versa.
This is to enable carriageway repairs to be carried out by Kent County Council.
The Kent County Council Highways Helpline number is: 03000 418181
For details of roadworks, see: https://one.network
Kent County Council - Highways, Transportation & Waste
Changes to Swale Borough Council Christmas and New Year Bin Collection Dates
General Waste, Recycling, Food Waste and Clinical Collections
Normal garden waste collections will then be suspended from the week commencing Monday the 30th of December and will resume their regular schedule from Monday the 13th of January 2025.
Check the graphic for details of revised collection dates. Clinical collections will also follow these dates.
Food waste collections will also follow this collection schedule, so please put out your food waste bin alongside your refuse or recycling on the rescheduled date.
Garden Waste Collections
If you have a garden waste collection subscription, there are some changes during the Christmas period.
During the week commencing Monday the 23rd of December, garden waste will be collected on the following days:
| Normal collection date | Revised collection date |
| Monday 23 December | Monday 23 December |
| Tuesday 24 December | Tuesday 24 December |
| Wednesday 25 December | Friday 27 December |
| Thursday 26 December | Saturday 28 December |
| Friday 27 December | Monday 30 December |
Normal garden waste collections will then be suspended from the week commencing Monday the 30th of December and will resume their regular schedule from Monday the 13th of January 2025.
To check what goes in which bins, visit: https://tinyurl.com/2s4fj66d
Upchurch Matters
Saturday, 7 December 2024
Win a Christmas Hamper at Upchurch’s Co-op in aid of Barnardo's
Upchurch’s Co-op is fundraising for their chosen charity partner, Barnardo's.
Win a Christmas Hamper* 🧺 🎅🏼 🎄
Enter in-store for £1 per ticket - Please ask a colleague at the till.
The winner will be picked before Christmas.
*To be collected upon winning.
Good luck 🤞🏼
Upchurch Matters
Sunday, 1 December 2024
Upchurch Parish Council: Notice to Residents - Upgrades to the Play Area at The Paddock
We are thrilled to announce that work to improve The Paddock play area will begin the week commencing Monday, 9th December 2024.
These improvements will include installing new play equipment and enhancements to make the area even more enjoyable for everyone.
During this time, please note:
• Contractors will be on-site, working under strict health and safety guidelines.
• All equipment and materials will be securely stored within a fenced-off area to ensure safety.
• We kindly ask all residents to remain cautious around the site and keep children and pets
• We kindly ask all residents to remain cautious around the site and keep children and pets
away from the work area.
We appreciate your understanding and patience while these improvements are carried out.
On behalf of Upchurch Parish Council, Thank you for your cooperation. Stay tuned for updates.
We look forward to unveiling the upgraded play area soon!
Nina Henley
Clerk and Proper Officer to Upchurch Parish Council
Tel: 07798 600696
Website: www.upchurchparishcouncil.gov.uk
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