Wireless Broadband for Upchurch ? Are you Interested ?

Upchurch suffers from poor Broadband speeds.

I would like to draw to your attention to the research I have undertaken into Broadband delivered via wireless high speed network. I have made contact with two local wireless internet providers that may hold a possible solution for people in the village, as BT do not appear to be undertaking an improvement to our service at this time.

You will note that at present neither company covers our area, however they may look at doing so if the numbers involved were high enough. With the number of households in the village, it would be interesting to see how many residents would consider subscribing to such a service. I acknowledge that neither service is cheap, but with the growing bandwidth requirements for the modern home, poor Broadband speed is something that will grow as a concern.


If you are interested in such a service then please do visit the websites of the two companies below and register your interest.

www.medwave.co.uk

www.vfast.co.uk

Alan Collier

Upchurch Scout Group - Scout Leader Vacancy

We are looking for a responsible adult that is interested in sharing some of their adventures and having FUN. Upchurch Scout group need to find a new scout leader.

You will be working with children aged between 10 ½ and 14 years old. They are full of fun and laughter. You will have the support of experienced leaders, as well as training and could make a big difference to the lives of the children of the village to help create a better future. 

There is no age limit to this role. Without a volunteer, this valuable village resource could be lost. If you think you may be interested please give us a call and we’ll arrange a visit for you to come and meet everyone.

Contact Rozz Dyett (GSL) on: 01634 375168

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The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Celebrations - Update

Weekend of 2^nd – 4^th June 2012 – It’s nearly here! We’re hoping you’ll all come and join in with the Village’s efforts to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.  It’s an amazing thing for our Queen to have been on the throne for 60 years and none of us will probably see this happen again.  So let’s make a fuss about it with a weekend to remember!  Put up your flags, get out some bunting ...

Saturday 2^nd June 2012 – Jubilee Concert

Featuring local artists and groups and

excerpts from Lionel Bart's 'Oliver'

performed by the children of Holywell School and local actors

7:30pm in Upchurch Village Hall Tickets £3

Get your tickets NOW from Sue Rossiter on: 01634 234780 or  suerossiter@waitrose.com

There are still a few tickets left – don’t miss out!

All monies raised will be put towards the weekend’s costs

Sunday 3^rd June –  Parade

Service of Thanksgiving

Jubilee Jolly

                       

Parade – 10:30am from Scout Hut to Church

Service of Thanksgiving – 11:00am in the Church – all welcome!

Jubilee Jolly – 12:00 noon at the Village Hall – fun for all!

All day – exhibition in St Mary’s church of Coronation Day 1953 memorabilia.

12.00noon – Jubilee Jolly at the Village Hall – stalls, games, fancy dress, bouncy castle – something for all and for organisations to run stalls etc.  Entry is free and you can bring along a picnic although there will be refreshments available to purchase from local organisations’ volunteers.

Monday 4^th June – Street parties (privately arranged), bonfire/beacon lighting at about 10pm on the Recreation Ground.  This will coincide with beacon lighting all over the country.  The beacon lighting will be organised by our Scout Group who will serve hot chocolate to anyone that turns up!

The Parish Council plans for a commemorative tree and a gift of a Jubilee mug for all children of primary school age are progressing and there will be also be mugs for sale at the Jolly on Sunday 3^rd June and afterwards. In respect of the mugs, need the names of all children of primary school age who live in Upchurch, but do not attend Holywell School.  Please let one of the committee know so that these children will also receive a beautiful bone china Jubilee mug, to commemorate this special occasion.

Sara Tucker tel: 01634 388971   Pat New tel: 01634 374220   Sue Rossiter tel: 01634 234780

Sue Rossiter

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Upchurch Twinning Group News

Upchurch is twinned with Ferques-Elinghen in Pas de Calais, France.

Try the Holywell School website:  www.holywell.kent.sch.uk  or  www.ferques.fr  for interesting stuff! 


Sunday 3^rd June – Queen’s Jubilee Jolly at the Village Hall – find our bacon and sausages in rolls stall – you’ll love them!


Sunday 1^st July – School Fete – we’ll be there!

Saturday 14^th July – Bastille Day in Ferques – We’ll be having a stall at the street fair in Ferques as usual this year.  We will be plying everyone with English food and beverages, plus we will sell good quality, donated items to raise some funds.  This event is well worth a visit as part of a day out and to see if you can pick up any bargains on the other stalls!   If you have any items that would be suitable for our stall, do let us know – we can collect if required.  See you there, hopefully!


Saturday 25^th August. 2012 – Sports Day – this year, the Sports Day will be held in Ferques.   We will be arranging a coach so think about a day out with lots of sporty fun in France that day, plus food will be available.  Cost of a seat on the coach will only be £10 and people are already booking their places!

Jim Harman (Chairman) 01634 235420                      Sue Rossiter (Secretary) 01634 234780

Sue Rossiter

Holywell Primary School - A musical Evening

Holywell Primary School - A musical Evening in St. Mary’s Church, Upchurch on Saturday the 21st of July, at 7:00 pm.

PERFORMERS include:

Matthew Crane [Baritone]

Andrew Keeping [Classical Guitar]

Force Five Wind Quintet

Jill Rothery

Katherine Forbes

Tickets are £5.00 per person, Children Under 12 yrs FREE.

Available from: Brian Evans on ~ 07770 780839  or  Ray Kemsley on ~ 01634 231585.

Ray Kemsley

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Upchurch Farmers Market « URGENT «

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NEXT MARKET ~ THIS SUNDAY 27^th MAY ~ 10:00am.

YOUR SUPPORT IS URGENTLY REQUIRED IF THE MARKET IS TO SURVIVE.

Many of our established stallholders (ie butcher, baker, cheese supplier) have recently indicated that they are withdrawing from the market. The reason given in each case is the same – “no longer cost effective due to lack of customer support”. Fortunately the Committee has been able to recruit some new stallholders who are scheduled to appear in May or June but this will only go some way to filling the gap.

After a highly successful and well-supported start last June it appeared to the Committee that this community project could look forward to a long and healthy future. Disappointingly, this has not been maintained and attendances, along with sales, have gradually dwindled.

The Management Committee remains convinced that there is a place for such a market in this village and it is committed to its continuation. Accordingly,

PLEASE SUPPORT THIS SUNDAY’S MARKET WITH YOUR TIME AND MONEY AND SPREAD THE WORD TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

WE NEED YOU TO BE THERE !

Dave Candy

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