Rotary Club of Sittingbourne Invicta - Countryside Charity Walk

Chris Bunting 

Rotary Club of Sittingbourne Invicta

Download registration forms at www.tinyurl.com/Rotary-CW

Upchurch River Valley Golf Course - Customer Notice

Upchurch River Valley Golf Course

Telephone: 01634 360626

Email: bar@rivervalleygolf.co.uk

Website: www.rivervalleygolf.co.uk

Urgent Road Closure - Halstow Lane, Upchurch

It will be necessary to close Halstow Lane, Upchurch, from Monday 4th August 2025 for up to 1 day.

The road will be closed between the junctions of The Street and Holywell Lane.

The alternative route is via: Halstow Lane, Forge Lane, The Street, Otterham Quay Lane, Lower Rainham Road, A2 Moor Street, London Road, Hartlip Hill, Breach Lane and vice versa.

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

The KCC Highways Helpline number is: 03000 418181

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

Kent County Council - Highways, Transportation & Waste

Rivers Restaurant Christmas Party Nights at Upchurch River Valley Golf Course

Upchurch River Valley Golf Course

Telephone: 01634 360626

Email: rivers@rivervalleygolf.co.uk

Website: www.rivervalleygolf.co.uk

Please Call to Register Your Interest in a Men's Shed in Upchurch

Dear men of Upchurch,

I have been somewhat taken aback by the number of responses to my initial posting, which means that I now have to do something, rather than subsiding back into oblivion.

I have 4 names who have been in touch with me already, but could I ask that any others who are definitely interested call me on: 07966 005248 and if sufficient men respond, I will hold a meeting, hopefully in the pub, to take the whole idea forward.

Thank you, and I look forward to hearing from you.

Ian Stride

Email: ianstride1@gmail.com

Men's Shed in Upchurch

Are you a happily retired fellow like me, just looking for a practical, justifiable, defensible place to go during the day?

For a while, I have had floating in the back of my head (where there is a lot of space) the idea of setting up a Men's Shed in Upchurch.

These are places where men can gather to make things, repair stuff, or sit, chat and drink tea. A sanctuary, if you like, from the busy hussle and bustle of daily life. 

Before I take it any further forward, I would like to know if there are any other like-minded men in Upchurch who would be interested in exploring setting up a shed here in the village.

I have no idea where this could happen, but I am confident that if there is interest, then doors will open.

Anyway, enough of my mindless optimism. If you think that you might be interested, please contact me, and we can maybe share thoughts over a drink at the local pub.

Email: ianstride1@gmail.com or you can telephone: 07966 005248.

Thank you

Ian Stride

St Mary's Church Fundraising Sale

Saturday, 12th July, 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

Help Us Improve NHS 111 - Your Voice Matters

NHS Kent & Medway and NHS Sussex are working together to review and improve the NHS 111 service, and we’d really value your help.

NHS 111 is a free service available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It offers advice and support for urgent, non-emergency health issues, whether accessed online or by phone.

To ensure the service works well for everyone, we’re asking people who have used it to share their experiences.

The survey takes just 5 - 10 minutes and is completely confidential. Your feedback will help us:

• Understand what people think of the NHS 111 service
• Identify any challenges or barriers to using it
• Learn how the service can be improved

Survey link: www.haveyoursayinkentandmedway.co.uk/nhs-111

Thank you for helping shape a better NHS 111 for your community.

The survey closes on Monday, 4th August.

NHS Kent and Medway

Upchurch Choral Society Welcomes New Members to Join Them at September Rehearsals

SINGING IS GOOD FOR YOU!

Upchurch Choral Society are always happy to welcome new members.

We are a four-voice part choir that rehearses on Fridays in St Mary’s Church, Upchurch.

Our next rehearsal is on Friday, 5th September at 7:45pm, when we begin rehearsing for a concert featuring parts of Handel’s ‘Messiah’ on Sunday, 23rd November.

There are no auditions, and while the ability to read music is helpful, it is not essential.

If you are interested, please call me on: 01634 361897.

Thank you

Liz Walters

Secretary Upchurch Choral Society

The Train that Jumped the Gap - New Book and Talk at St Mary’s Church, Upchurch

Author Richard Emmett’s new book, The Train that Jumped the Gap, examines the wartime railway disaster in Oak Lane, which happened on Wednesday, 16th August 1944.

Richard will be giving a talk for the Friends of St Mary the Virgin, Upchurch, about his research into this disaster at 7:00pm on Thursday, 25th September 2025, at St Mary’s Church, Upchurch, where his book will be available to purchase.

The talk will examine the tragic WW2 disaster when a Doodlebug flying bomb demolished the railway bridge at Oak Lane, Upchurch, causing the derailment of the London to Margate train.

It examines the facts gathered from various sources, including eyewitness accounts, to evaluate what happened on that ill-fated day.

Tickets are £5 with proceeds to the Friends of St Mary the Virgin, Upchurch.

Tea and cakes will be available with donations appreciated.

The new book is currently on sale at the Heritage Hub, The Forum, Sittingbourne, price £12.00 and is available online through the HRGS website: https://hrgs.co.uk/shop/books-2/train_that_jumped_the_gap

Proceeds of the book go to the Historical Research Group of Sittingbourne/The Heritage Hub.

Upchurch Matters