Swale Weekly Planning List - 22nd July 2016

The latest list of applications received by the Council under the Town and Country Planning Acts.

You may inspect a copy of any application on our online planning database or at the Sheppey Gateway, 38-42 High street, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1NL, or Alexander Centre, 15 Preston Street, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8NZ or Swale Borough Council, Swale House, East Street, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 3HT.

You can make your comments online or by email to: planningcomments@midkent.gov.uk or in writing to MKIP Planning Support Service, Maidstone House, King Street, Maidstone ME15 6JQ.  Applications with the following suffix: ADJ, AGRIC, COUNTY, CPD, DEMO, SUB, TELNOT, TCA, NMAND, EIASCR or EIASCO are for information only. If an application is a householder application, in the event that an appeal is made against a decision of the Council to refuse to grant planning permission for the proposed development, and that appeal then proceeds by way of the expedited procedure under the written representations procedure, any representations will be passed to the Secretary of State and there will be no opportunity to make further representation.

Please be aware that any comments and your name and address will be placed on file, which will be available for public inspection and published in full on the Internet.  We will not publish your signature, email address or phone number on our website.  If you make any written comments we will notify you of the outcome of the application.  We will not make a decision on any application referred to in this list before 21 days from the date when the application was registered as valid except for those with the following suffix: ADJ, AGRIC, COUNTY, CPD, DEMO, SUB, TELNOT, TCA, NMAND, EIASCR or EIASCO.

Application: 16/505889/TCA	Officer: Mandi Pilcher
Grid: 602162/161026	Ward: Abbey Parish: Faversham Town
Address: De Gelsey House 1 Jubilee Way Faversham Kent ME13 8GD Proposal: Trees in conservation area notification - Ash and Sycamores - cut back overhanging limbs and branches overhanging the boundary into the car park back to boundary line
Applicant: Avante Head Office Contact Address: C/O Mr Sean Towey Bueleys Corner Moorhurst Lane South Holmwood Dorking Surrey

Application: 16/505728/LBC	Officer: Miss Alice Reeves
Grid: 601564/161537	Ward: Abbey Parish: Faversham Town
Address: Shepherd Neame 17 Court Street Faversham Kent ME13 7AX Proposal: Listed Building Consent for replacement of slate pitched roof covering, corrugated plastic cladding and rainwater gutters/down pipes, facade brick and stone restoration.
Applicant: Shepherd Neame Ltd Contact Address: F.A.O Mr Jonathan Arthur Shepherd Neame 17 Court Street Faversham ME13 7AX

Application: 16/505238/FULL	Officer: Miss Alice Reeves
Grid: 603869/156502	Ward: Boughton & Courtenay Parish: Selling
Address: Selling C Of E Primary School The Street Selling Kent ME13 9RQ Proposal: New single storey group room, to be used as a teacher preparation area, to teach small group music and retain a small library area
Applicant: Mrs Kristina Dyer Contact Address: C/O DesignIT 14 Southwood Gardens Ramsgate Kent CT11 0BQ

Application: 16/505281/FULL	Officer: Andrew Byrne
Grid: 606198/159334	Ward: Boughton & Courtenay Parish: Boughton Under Blean
Address: Spinnaker Reach Bounds Lane Boughton Under Blean Kent ME13 9AR Proposal: Conversion of loft space, construction of an orangery and window alterations.
Applicant: Mr & Mrs Mark Duffy Contact Address: C/O Ci3 Unit D3 Eurolink Commercial Park Bonham Drive Sittingbourne Kent

Application: 16/505747/FULL	Officer: Heather Murton
Grid: 605785/159425	Ward: Boughton & Courtenay Parish: Boughton Under Blean
Address: 184 - 186 The Street Boughton Under Blean Kent ME13 9AL Proposal: Demolition of existing garage and front boundary wall, removal of existing ash tree and erection of a one bedroom dwelling with integral garage and associates external works
Applicant: Mr & Mrs Payne Contact Address: C/O Edgington Architectural Services Ltd 12 Swale View Hernhill Faversham Kent ME13 9JS

Application: 16/505877/FULL	Officer: Sara Potter
Grid: 605504/163358	Ward: Boughton & Courtenay Parish: Graveney With Goodnestone
Address: Sunnydene Seasalter Road Graveney Kent ME13 9ED Proposal: Rear single storey extension
Applicant: Mr And Mrs Morgan Contact Address: C/O Bob Coombs Architect Ltd 38 Longtye Drive Chestfield Nr Whitstable Kent CT5 3NF

Application: 16/505879/FULL	Officer: Miss Alice Reeves
Grid: 603214/156700	Ward: Boughton & Courtenay Parish: Selling
Address: 2 Sycamore Cottages Hogbens Hill Selling Kent ME13 9RA Proposal: Erection of a single storey rear extension and associated works.
Applicant: Mr Byrne Contact Address: C/O S W D Surveying Limited F.A.O Mr Steven Dennis  16 Cranford Close Rainham ME8 7HD

Application: 16/506003/SUB	Officer: Andrew Spiers
Grid: 607542/158967	Ward: Boughton & Courtenay Parish: Dunkirk
Address: The Old School London Road Dunkirk Kent ME13 9LF Proposal: Submission of Details Pursuant to Condition 3: Landscape under reference SW/14/0416.
Applicant: Mr Phillip Legg Contact Address: The Old School House  London Road Dunkirk Kent ME13 9LF

Application: 16/506007/SUB	Officer: Andrew Spiers
Grid: 607542/158967	Ward: Boughton & Courtenay Parish: Dunkirk
Address: The Old School London Road Dunkirk Kent ME13 9LF Proposal: Submission of Details Pursuant to Condition 4: Programme, Condition 5: Joinery & Condition 7: Landscaping under reference 16/500539/FULL. Condition 4: New External Walls, Condition 6: Joinery, Condition 7: Roofing & Condition 9: Insulated Spec under reference 16/500540/LBC.
Applicant: Mr Phillip Legg Contact Address: The Old School House London Road Dunkirk Kent ME13 9LF

Application: 16/505944/FULL	Officer: Claire Attaway
Grid: 588792/162730	Ward: Borden & Grove Ward Parish: Borden
Address: 235 Borden Lane Borden Kent ME9 8HR Proposal: Porch extension and first floor extension to front elevation
Applicant: Mr Carl Murphy Contact Address: C/O Julian Mann 9 Preston Lane Faversham Kent ME13 8LF

Application: 16/505519/LAWPRO	Officer: Claire Attaway
Grid: 589777/164086	Ward: Chalkwell Parish:
Address: 23 Wellwinch Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 1BW Proposal: Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for a loft conversion with a rear dormer.
Applicant: Miss Laurence Berthod Contact Address: C/O Nigel Sands & Associates FAO: Mr Nigel Sands Wises Oast Business Centre  Wises Lane Borden Sittingbourne

Application: 16/505802/SUB	Officer: Andrew Byrne
Grid: 601697/162057	Ward: Priory Parish: Faversham Town
Address: 97 Upper Brents Private Street Faversham ME13 7DL Proposal: Submission of details pursuant to Condition 3: Pitched roof details, of application SW/14/0093.
Applicant: Mr & Mrs Evans Contact Address: C/O Mr John Payne Blackrock Architecture Ltd Unit 42 Canterbury Innovation Centre Canterbury CT2 7FG

Application: 16/505698/FULL	Officer: Claire Attaway
Grid: 602374/154155	Ward: East Downs Ward Parish: Sheldwich, Badlesmere And Leaveland
Address: Halls Bottom Cottage Stringmans Road Sheldwich Kent ME13 0LA Proposal: Construction of a timber garden room to the rear of the property
Applicant: Ms Roberts Contact Address: C/O Strutt And Parker Meridian House 9-11 Chertsey Street Guildford GU1 4HD

Application: 16/505699/LBC	Officer: Claire Attaway
Grid: 602374/154155	Ward: East Downs Ward Parish: Sheldwich, Badlesmere And Leaveland
Address: Halls Bottom Cottage Stringmans Road Sheldwich Kent ME13 0LA Proposal: Listed Building Consent for construction of a timber garden room to the rear of the property
Applicant: Ms Roberts Contact Address: C/O Strutt And Parker Meridian House 9-11 Chertsey Street Guildford GU1 4HD

Application: 16/505767/LAWPRO	Officer: Claire Attaway
Grid: 598889/154212	Ward: East Downs Ward Parish: Throwley
Address: Sunnyside Almshouse Road Throwley Forstal Kent ME13 0PJ Proposal: Lawful development certificate (Proposed) - construction of shed in rear garden.
Applicant: Ms Louisa Dordoy Contact Address: Sunnyside Almshouse Road Throwley Forstal Kent ME13 0PJ

Application: 16/505850/TCA	Officer: Mandi Pilcher
Grid: 595365/157636	Ward: East Downs Ward Parish: Newnham
Address: 39 The Street Newnham Kent ME9 0LL Proposal: Conservation area notification to Cherry (Prunus autumnalis) Crown Reduction - Reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 1 metre; Acer negundo flamingo and Viburnum - Reduce the whole crown by 2 meters and cut branches overhanging the rear of the garden facing away from the pond back in line with the Viburnham hedge and trim the Viburnum hedge itself; Weeping pear (Pyrus salicifolia 'Pendula') - Fell to ground level and remove all arisings; Bramley Apple and Philadelphus (Apple) - Remove major deadwood throughout whole crown area (Deadwood > 25mm in diameter) (Philadelphus) Cut back away from the Apple and reduce it by 2m all over; Apple (Cox Orange) rown Reduction - Reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 0.5 metres; Ash - Fell to ground level and remove all arisings; Malus Crown Reduction - Reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 0.5 metres.
Applicant: Mrs Mason Contact Address: C/O CareFell Tree Surgery FAO: Mr Jonathan Ward 16 Station Road Adisham CT3 3JF

Application: 16/505881/ADV	Officer: Aaron Wilkinson
Grid: 591944/174891	Ward: Sheerness Parish:
Address: 41 - 43 High Street Sheerness Kent ME12 1NX Proposal: Advertisement Consent for 1.No internally illuminated fascia sign and 1.No internally illuminated projecting sign.
Applicant: Bonmarche Contact Address: C/O Escott Signs Ltd 378 Princes Way Team Valley Trading Estate Gateshead Tyne And Wear NE77 0TU

Application: 16/505282/FULL	Officer: Aaron Wilkinson
Grid: 583922/164282	Ward: Hartlip, Newington & Upchurch Parish: Hartlip
Address: St Michaels Church The Street Hartlip Kent ME9 7TL Proposal: Single storey ground floor extension to an existing church to form a wheelchair accessible WC
Applicant: The PCC Of St Michael's And All Angels Church Contact Address: C/O Thomas Ford And Partners 177 Kirkdale  London SE26 4QH

Application: 16/505818/LAWPRO	Officer: Aaron Wilkinson
Grid: 583911/166914	Ward: Hartlip, Newington & Upchurch Parish: Upchurch
Address: 14 Wallbridge Lane Upchurch Kent ME8 7XH Proposal: Lawful Development Certificate for proposed single storey rear extensions.
Applicant: Mr Ware Contact Address: C/O Woodstock Associates F.A.O Mr Keith Plumb  53 Woodstock Road Sittingbourne ME10 4HJ

Application: 16/505592/FULL	Officer: Ross McCardle
Grid: 590956/163546	Ward: Homewood Parish:
Address: 4 Bell Road And 5 High Street Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4AY Proposal: Demolition of 4 Bell Road and erection of a new block of flats together with conversion of first and second floors and erection of two storey extension on existing 5 High Street to create a total of 16 new residential flats. Change of use of 5 High Street ground floor from commercial use to A1 use.
Applicant: Mr B Bell Contact Address: C/O Architects Plus FAO: Mr C Sharpe 2nd Floor The Grange Market Square Westerham

Application: 16/505836/LAWPRO	Officer: Claire Attaway
Grid: 589930/163507	Ward: Homewood Parish:
Address: 14 College Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 1LN Proposal: Lawful Development Certificate for proposed single storey side lean-to extension.
Applicant: Mr Colin Hillburn Contact Address: C/O Alpha Design Studio Limited F.A.O Mr Tony Day 43 Park Road Sittingbourne ME10 1DY

Application: 16/505938/LAWPRO	Officer: Mandi Pilcher
Grid: 590406/163413	Ward: Homewood Parish:
Address: 37 Albany Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 1EB Proposal: Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for loft conversion with two Velux rooflights
Applicant: Mr Luke Blanshard Contact Address: C/O DEVA Design Dunelm Oak Lane Minster-on-sea Kent ME12 3QP

Application: 16/505212/FULL	Officer: Paul Gregory
Grid: 587890/164316	Ward: Bobbing, Iwade & Lower Halstow Parish: Bobbing
Address: 18 Keycol Hill Bobbing Kent ME9 8ND Proposal: Demolition of an outbuilding. Erection of a two storey extension with a 1st storey dormer window to front and back and a single storey rear extension.
Applicant: Mr Darren Monk Contact Address: C/O DKM Consultants FAO: Mr David Meaney 82 Longfellow Road Gillingham Kent ME7b 5QQ

Application: 16/505963/COUNTY	Officer: Paul Gregory
Grid: 592161/167397	Ward: Bobbing, Iwade & Lower Halstow Parish: Iwade
Address: Countrystyle Recycling Storage Land Ridham Dock Iwade Sittingbourne Kent Proposal: County matter - details of proposed landscaping to the front of the site pursuant to condition (12)
Applicant: Countrystyle Group Contact Address: C/O Kent County Council Planning Applications Group First Floor Kent County Council  Invicta House Sessions House Square

Application: 16/505878/SUB	Officer: Martin Evans
Grid: 589242/165741	Ward: Bobbing, Iwade & Lower Halstow Parish: Bobbing
Address: Holiday Cottage Rear Of Blossoms Lodge  Stickfast Lane Bobbing Kent Proposal: Submission of Details  to discharge Condition 3 ( external materials- bricks,tiles and cladding); Condition 4 ( hard and soft landscaping); Condition 7 ( prevention of mud/debris on the road); Condition 9 ( parking/turning, loading and off loading); Condition 10 ( renewable energy/water conservation). All subject to 15/ 509675/FULL.
Applicant: David Phillips Contact Address: Blossoms Stickfast Lane Bobbing Sittingbourne ME9 8QL

Application: 16/505886/FULL	Officer: Aaron Wilkinson
Grid: 590337/166731	Ward: Kemsley Parish:
Address: Featherbed House Featherbed Lane Sittingbourne Kent ME9 8RA Proposal: Single storey side extension to include room in the roof with rooflights, to form annexe. Single storey side extension to include room in roof with dormer and rooflights (Revised Scheme to 15/508992/FULL).
Applicant: Mr & Mrs N Shaw Contact Address: C/O Kent Design Partnership - Architect Grove Dairy Farm Business Centre Bobbing Hill  Bobbing Sittingbourne Kent

Application: 16/505992/LAWPRO	Officer: Mandi Pilcher
Grid: 590383/166307	Ward: Kemsley Parish:
Address: 18 Bramblefield Lane East Of Iwade Pass Sittingbourne Kent ME10 2SU Proposal: Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for loft conversion with a rear dormer.
Applicant: Mr Brian Wilkinson Contact Address: C/O Mr Philip Taylor 2 Harrow Cottage 22 Horseshoes Lane Langley Kent ME17 1TD

Application: 16/504551/OUT	Officer: Martin Evans
Grid: 595188/173906	Ward: Minster Cliffs Parish: Minster On Sea
Address: Little Oyster Residential Home  Seaside Avenue Minster-On-Sea ME12 2NJ Proposal: Outline application for a 50 bed care home with ancillary accommodation, over 3 floors (the top floor within the roof) and with a basement kitchen and staff rooms, with Appearance, layout and scale to be considered at this stage and all other matters reserved for future consideration
Applicant: Mr Ernesto Batten Contact Address: C/O Prime Folio 35 Albion Place Maidstone ME14 5DZ

Application: 16/505863/SUB	Officer: Aaron Wilkinson
Grid: 591888/171584	Ward: Queenborough & Halfway Parish: Queenborough
Address: Land West Of A249 (Phase 2C Of Neatscourt Development Site) Queenborough Isle Of Sheppey Kent Proposal: Submission of details pursuant to Condition 8: Surface water drainage strategy, of application SW/14/0577.
Applicant: Mr Giles Haywood Contact Address: C/O Mr Paul Galgey Planning Potential Ltd Magdalen House 148 Tooley Street London SE1 2TU

Application: 16/505794/FULL	Officer: Martin Evans
Grid: 591199/163518	Ward: Roman Parish:
Address: The Old Oak 68 East Street Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4RT Proposal: Proposed development of 1no. one bedroom flat and 1no. two bedroom flat.
Applicant: Family Homes Contact Address: C/O Woodstock Associates 53 Woodstock Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4HJ

Application: 16/505342/FULL	Officer: Ross McCardle
Grid: 599109/172024	Ward: Sheppey East Parish: Eastchurch
Address: Brook Cottage First Avenue Eastchurch Kent ME12 4JN Proposal: Demolition of existing dwelling, erection of new one and a half storey dwelling and erection of open fronted cart shed/double garage
Applicant: Miss Petrina Swift Contact Address: C/O Dan-Wood Concept Plus 1 Wilderhaugh  Galashiels TD1 1QI

Application: 16/505542/FULL	Officer: Andrew Byrne
Grid: 593934/159250	Ward: Teynham & Lynsted Parish: Lynsted And Kingsdown
Address: Robin House Kingsdown Road Lynsted Kent ME9 0JW Proposal: Demolition of existing garage and replacement with new three bay garage/store
Applicant: Mr & Mrs Miles Contact Address: C/O CJS Design Services 13 Doubleday Drive Bapchild  Sittingbourne ME9 9PJ United Kingdom

Application: 16/505807/TCA	Officer: Mandi Pilcher
Grid: 595517/162196	Ward: Teynham & Lynsted Parish: Lynsted And Kingsdown
Address: 17 - 19 Cellar Hill Lynsted Kent ME9 9QY Proposal: T1 Cypress - fell.
Applicant: Dave Gurney Contact Address: Treeworld 46 Station Road Teynham Sittingbourne Kent

Application: 16/505816/TCA	Officer: Mandi Pilcher
Grid: 595521/162321	Ward: Teynham & Lynsted Parish: Lynsted And Kingsdown
Address: 4 London Road Teynham Kent ME9 9QS Proposal: Trees in conservation area notification - T1 Cypress- Reduce height by 1.5 metres and lateral crown by 0.5 metre. T2 Cypress - Reduce height by 2 metres and lateral crown by 0.5 metre. T3 Yew - Reduce height by 2 metres. T4 Cypress - Reduce height by 1 metre and lateral crown by 0.5 metre. T5 Cypress-Reduce height by 2 metres and lateral crown by 1 metre.
Applicant: Treeworld Contact Address: 46 Station Road Teynham Sittingbourne ME99SQ

Application: 16/505701/TCA	Officer: Sara Potter
Grid: 600829/160759	Ward: Watling Parish: Faversham Town
Address: 78 London Road Faversham Kent ME13 8TA Proposal: Tree in a Conservation Area to 1 - Oak for removal of epicormic growth and cut back branches
Applicant: Mr Christopher Brend Contact Address: C/O Whitstable Tree Surgery 3 Oyster Bay Court 19A Harwich Street Whitstable CT5 4HU

Application: 16/505855/PN14J	Officer: Andrew Byrne
Grid: 601235/160399	Ward: Watling Parish: Faversham Town
Address: The Abbey School London Road Faversham Kent ME13 8RZ Proposal: Prior Notification for the installation of Solar Photovoltaics (PV) equipment on the roofs of 2 buildings, up to a capacity of 1083.375 kilowatts. For it's Prior Approval for: The design and external appearance of the development.
Applicant: Peradelta UK Limited Contact Address: C/O Igloo Environmental Ltd F.A.O Mr Andrew Gilbert 9 Kestrel Park Finch Drive Braintree  Essex

Application: 16/505856/FULL	Officer: Andrew Spiers
Grid: 587382/158946	Ward: West Downs Parish: Bredgar
Address: Pear Tree Cottage Swanton Street Bredgar Kent ME9 8AS Proposal: Erection of brick built chimney in rear extension.
Applicant: D & M Uden & Davies Contact Address: C/O Kent Design Partnership FAO: Mr D Batson Grove Dairy Farm Bobbing Hill Bobbing Sittingbourne

Application: 16/505860/LAWPRO	Officer: Andrew Byrne
Grid: 592865/160808	Ward: West Downs Parish: Rodmersham
Address: New Orchard Farm Upper Road Rodmersham Kent ME9 0QL Proposal: Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for erection of a new garage building and parking area. Surface water to drain to new soak-aways.
Applicant: Mr & Mrs John McGrath Contact Address: C/O Colin Ladd Associates FAO: Mr Colin Ladd 8 Haymakers Lane Ashford TN23 4GN

Application: 16/505735/LAWPRO	Officer: Sara Potter
Grid: 590525/162252	Ward: Woodstock Parish:
Address: 74 Northwood Drive Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4QS Proposal: Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed development for conversion of garage to form a shower room
Applicant: Mr B Ealey Contact Address: C/O Richard Baker Partnership F.A.O Mr R Baker 31 Highsted Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4PS

Application: 16/505646/FULL	Officer: Mandi Pilcher
Grid: 590434/162187	Ward: Woodstock Parish:
Address: 16 Crossways Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4RH Proposal: Conversion of garage into bedroom and single storey rear extension comprising wet room and utility room.
Applicant: Mr Stephen Judd Contact Address: C/O CDH Design Ltd 118 Athelstan Road Faversham Kent ME13 8QW

Application: 16/505791/FULL	Officer: Sara Potter
Grid: 590176/161613	Ward: Woodstock Parish: Tunstall
Address: 41 Ruins Barn Road Tunstall Kent ME10 4HS Proposal: Proposed two storey and single storey rear extensions.
Applicant: Mr & Mrs Louden Contact Address: C/O Woodstock Associates FAO: Mr K Plumb 53 Woodstock Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4HJ

Mid Kent Planning Services

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Slimming World is Coming to Upchurch

Slimming World starts at 7:30pm every Thursday evening from the 8th of September at Holywell Primary School, Forge Lane, Upchurch. 

For more information, call: 07803 584423

Or join us on the night!

Debbie Hensby

Website: www.slimmingworld.co.uk

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Upchurch Best Kept Garden 2016 - The Winners

Gardens in all parts of Upchurch were viewed and judged on either Friday the 22nd or Saturday the 23rd of July and the judges decided as follows:

OVERALL WINNERS

Tina & Roger Harris - 15 The Poles

FLOWERS

Carol Deakins - Orchard Cottage Poot Lane

SMALL BASKETS, POTS & TROUGHS

Maurice Smith - 97 Beckenham Park

HIGHLY COMMENDED

Denise & Paul Hicks - Yew Tree Cottage Poot Lane

Margaret Packer - 11 Chaffes Terrace

John Lewin - 21 Drakes Close

Vanessa Ledger - 90 Oak Lane

Overall Winners - Tina and Roger Harris - 15 The Poles.

Flowers - Carol Deakins - Orchard Cottage Poot Lane.

Small Baskets, Pots & Troughs - Maurice Smith - 97 Beckenham Park.

Highly Commended - Denise & Paul Hicks - Yew Tree Cottage Poot Lane.

Highly Commended - Margaret Packer - 11 Chaffes Terrace.

Highly Commended - John Lewin - 21 Drakes Close.

Highly Commended - Vanessa Ledger - 90 Oak Lane.

The overall winners were judged to be Tina & Roger Harris for their beautifully presented garden in The Poles. As overall winners they will be presented with THE BARBARA WEBB MEMORIAL ROSE BOWL which they will keep until next year’s overall winner is announced.

This year's prizes are sponsored by Upchurch Parish Council and The BarnYard. The overall winners of this year's Competition will be treated to High Tea for 4 people courtesy of

The BarnYard. Their High Tea is proving very popular and is valued at £19.95 per person. Please see their menu below.

Prize winners will be invited to collect their prizes at the September Horticultural Society Show in the village hall on the afternoon of Saturday the 3rd, where everyone is welcome to visit the show.

Thank you to all the Judges for their time and effort, particularly Brenda & Bob Quy who made us very welcome during the deliberating process. This Competition would not be possible without all the judges support.

Tyrone Ripley: 07702 222093 Email: tyrone.ripley@yahoo.co.uk

Stephen Hunt: 01634 268963 Email: steevhunt@hotmail.co.uk

On behalf of Upchurch Horticultural Society and Upchurch Parish Council.

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UK Power Networks - 105

On 6th September a new national phone number '105' will be launched by electricity network operators for customers to call should they need to report or get information about a power cut in their area.

Key points to note about this service are:

• Dialling 105 will put customers through to their local electricity network operator – the company that manages the cables, power lines and substations that deliver electricity into homes and businesses in their area.

• 105 is just one of the ways that customers can contact their electricity network operator. They can also contact them by phone or via their website, and most network operators are on social media too.

• 105 is a free service for people in England, Scotland and Wales.

• Customers can call 105 no matter who they choose to buy electricity from.

• Customers can also call 105 if they spot damage to electricity power lines and substations that could put anyone in danger. If there’s a serious immediate risk, they should call the emergency services too.

Vulnerable customers who would like to sign up to our Priority Services Register can still

call: 0800 169 9970, Email: psr@ukpowernetworks.co.uk

or apply online at: www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk/priority

Peter Kocen - Public Affairs Manager

UK Power Networks

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Upchurch Author Set to Release Debut Children's Garden Inspired Picture Book

Upchurch author Joseph Hopkins will be launching his adorable new children’s book ‘Lydia Greenfingers’ on Saturday the 30th of July in WHSmith at Bluewater.

A primary school teacher, Joseph often shares his stories with his pupils in class. The story is about his late Nan 'Lydia Macklin' who lived and worked in Upchurch her whole life.

When Lydia's parents pass away, to her wicked aunt's, she goes to stay. The house is dark, cold and bare, the garden overgrown and without care. Lydia decides to make things right, by growing flowers, tall and bright!

Joseph said: "My first daughter of two, Betty-Sue, would play in my nan's garden for hours and I used to love watching them from the window. They were totally captivated with each other's presence and though years apart in age, they had a connection like the best of friends. When my nan passed away I felt empowered with the need to keep her memory living on, for her and also for Betty-Sue. That is how the story came to life."

"Having used lots of stories in my career for various teaching methods I do feel that my story is unique and rare. The book lightly and delicately touches upon the subject of bereavement but with a beautiful heart-warming resolution."

"Friends and family that have heard the story have said that it is a precious little book, some quoting it made them well up and want to give their little ones a big cuddle. I have thoroughly enjoyed reading the story with my little girls and think it would be a welcome family favourite at bed time."

Watch the Video

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If not you can watch it: here

‘Lydia Greenfingers’ ISBN 9781785549496 (Paperback, £8.99) by Joseph Hopkins will be available at WHSmith stores across North Kent and the Medway area and to buy from: www.amazon.co.uk and all good bookshops from the 29th of July 2016.

For more information, please visit: http://www.austinmacauley.com/book/lydia-greenfingers and Joseph's own website: www.josephhopkins.co.uk

Lily Anderson | Marketing Coordinator
Austin Macauley Publishers Ltd

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Don Macaulay Cricket Week 2016 at Upchurch Cricket Club

It's fast approaching Upchurch Cricket Club's annual Cricket Week in memory of Don Macaulay, this year taking place from July 25th to the 29th and once again all monies raised throughout the week will be donated to Macmillan Nurses.

Since Cricket Week was revamped we have managed to raise just under £7000 in the last two years and with last year's efforts topped up by Barclays Bank Match Fund it added an extra £3000, bringing the total raised to just under £10,000 in Don's memory and a fantastic sum for of money for the Macmillan Nurses that has made a real difference to people lives. 

So once again we are hoping to raise a four figure sum to add to this great cause. We have senior fixtures on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and on Thursday we have a colts 20/20 tournament all day. So if you fancy watching some cricket throughout the week please come and join us, we'd love to see you down there.

We have a fully stocked bar for any thirsty spectators in our new pavilion with large viewing balcony, proudly sponsored by Kent Trade Frames. The BBQ will be running pretty much 24/7 as well so we can promise you'll be well looked after.

We also have something going on most evenings with a quiz night on the Tuesday, race night on the Wednesday and we end the week with marquees up on the Friday evening with live music from Marylebone Jelly, a raffle, auction and plenty of food and drink. This is a ticket only event for more details please contact: lee106stepney@hotmail.com

This is a prior notice for any noise heard in the village on Friday evening, it's a one off night for us and all for a good cause so please accept our apologies in advance for any inconvenience and rest assured it will not go on any longer than 11:30pm.

The Cricket Fixtures are as follows:

Monday 25th - Upchurch CC v Chatham Nomads XI 2:00pm Start 40 Over match

Tuesday 26th - Upchurch CC v TKW Electrical XI 2:00pm Start 40 Over match

Wednesday 27th - Upchurch CC v Rainham CC 2:00pm Start 40 Over match

Thursday 28th - 20/20 Tournament U19 11:00am Start with 6:00pm Final

Upchurch CC / Leeds Broomfield CC / Borstal CC / Frindsbury CC

Proud sponsors of Don Macaulay Cricket Week include:

BDL Gas Services Ltd Tel: 01634 232048 www.bdlgasservices.co.uk
Rainham Physiotherapy Centre Tel: 01634 377638 www.rainhamphysio.co.uk
DGL Testing Services Ltd Tel: 01795 411518 www.dgltesting.co.uk
Hidsons Tel: 01634 377244 www.hidsons.co.uk

The Kent Trade Frames Pavilion and Upchurch Cricket Ground are set in one of nicest locations around and don't worry if you haven't been to the cricket club before, the club welcomes new faces and appreciates your support for this great cause.

If anyone would like more information or would like to make a donation please feel free to get in touch. Thanks for reading and we look forward to welcoming you down to Holywell Lane at some stage during the week.

Lee Stepney
Upchurch Cricket Club: www.upchurch.play-cricket.com
Macmillan Cancer Support: www.macmillan.org.uk

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