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

Swale Foodbank Collection - May

Swale Foodbank Collection

A big thank you to everyone who came and donated food and other needed items in April.

Again, you amazed us with your generosity. We filled three big trolleys with your gifts.

Thank you for standing with those who are struggling. You are a real blessing.

I will be collecting your foodbank donations at the bus stop opposite the church again on Wednesday the 1st of May, 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

May God bless you ❤️

Gill Gay - Foodbank Co-ordinator

Email: gilliangay99@yahoo.co.uk

Temporary Road Closure - Spade Lane, Hartlip

It will be necessary to close part of Spade Lane, Hartlip from Monday 24th June, between the hours of 09.00 and 17.00, with estimated completion by 25th June 2024.

The road will be closed in the vicinity of Right Choice MOT Centre, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route is via A2 London Road, South Bush Lane, Meresborough 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 replacement pole 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

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 with 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.

The beacon will be lit at 9:15pm, with the Scouts providing refreshments at the Scout Hut. There will also be a food vendor. 

Further updates with details of the day will be announced, and the commemorations will follow the national guidelines for timings for the whole day.

For more information, 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

News from Maidstone Road Surgery Rainham, including Upchurch Surgery

Maidstone Road Surgery Rainham, including Upchurch Surgery.

Change to Upchurch Surgery Opening Hours

For one day only, there will be a change to the usual Upchurch Surgery opening hours on Wednesday the 15th of May 2024.

The surgery will be open between 9:00am and 1:00pm instead. Therefore, there will be no usual afternoon surgery appointments available on this day.

Spring Covid Booster Vaccinations

The NHS is now inviting patients aged 75 or over to receive their spring Covid booster.

If you are housebound, a nurse will come to your home to vaccinate you. The surgery will likely have already contacted you to discuss this.

Patients are already receiving Emails about the vaccination if they are eligible. The vaccination is available until the 30th of June 2024.

The practice website is: www.maidstoneroadsurgeryrainham.co.uk

Ray Kemsley

Chair - Surgery Patient Participation Group - Upchurch & Rainham

Email: raykemsley@btinternet.com

Upchurch Players - The Sword in the Stone Open Auditions

If you missed the Launch Night, don’t worry, you can still get information about auditions, Email: playersupchurchsecretary@gmail.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/UpchurchPlayers

Website: www.upchurchplayers.co.uk

Upchurch Matters