Barn Dance

BARN DANCE Saturday 21st September

7:30pm - 11:00pm

Newington Village Hall

Do-si-do the night away. Tickets are £8 and include a Ploughman's Supper.

Contact David Lane on: 01795 842478 for tickets.

Ralph Liddell

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Alpha at Upchurch Village Hall

Who wants to explore life’s big questions?

Alpha is a series of weekly get-togethers for anyone who wants to find out more about the Christian faith. A typical evening includes food, a short talk (DVD) and a sharing of thoughts. There is no pressure, no follow up telephone calls or emails and no charge. You are welcome to just come along and be yourself.

Uplift is running Alpha in the autumn, There will be an Alpha Introductory Lunch on Sunday the 15th of September starting at 1:00pm in the Village Hall. You are very welcome to come along to this lunch to find out what Alpha is all about. It would be helpful to have a rough idea of numbers so if you do intend to come please will you let one us know.

Queries? Contact Ralph and Rosie on: 01634 375481

Jan: 01634 366729
Mark: 01634 377317
Or Email: ralphliddell@talk21.com

Thank you,

Ralph Liddell.

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The Gullands guide to Declarations of Trust

It is not uncommon for unmarried couples, family members, friends or business partners to purchase a property together and to make unequal contributions to the purchase price. In these circumstances the preparing of a Declaration of Trust will provide clarity and may help to avoid disputes in the future in the case of death, relationship breakdown or sale of the property.

The main issues covered in the Declaration of Trust are:

Unequal contributions. The Declaration of Trust sets out the respective contributions of the parties and how the proceeds are to be split in the event of a sale of the property or a dispute between the parties. This can be done by reference to a percentage figure, for example 60/40 or 70/30 or alternatively the Declaration of Trust could provide that one party is to receive a fixed sum because that party has, for example, paid the deposit on the purchase price. The balance of the net proceeds of sale can then be split either equally or unequally between them depending on the contributions that they have made and the terms of the Declaration of Trust. If the Declaration of Trust is prepared on the basis of a fixed sum then this provides certainty that it will not take into account any fluctuations in the house price.

Mortgage payments. Frequently parties purchasing a property need the assistance of a mortgage and in those circumstances a Declaration of Trust can specify whether or not the contributions to the mortgage payments are to be equal or not. The same applies to any other outgoings on the property.

Option to purchase. The Declaration of Trust will generally include an option to purchase so that if any other parties wish for the property to be sold or to acquire the other party’s interest they will have an option to purchase and to keep the home. The Declaration of Trust can provide that in the event that the value of the share cannot be agreed between them that an independent surveyor is appointed to determine the price.

Parental contributions. More and more young people look to their parents to assist them with the purchase of a property and a Declaration of Trust can be used to protect the contribution made by the parents. As with contributions made by the parties themselves, parents may wish to take a percentage of the net proceeds of sale or to have their interest protected by reference to a fixed sum of money.

Sometimes it is difficult with regard to timescales or physical location of the parties for a full Declaration of Trust to be entered into. The Land Registry has recently introduced a “Form JO” as an alternative means for joint owners to declare their interests or to provide details of an existing separate Declaration of Trust.

The existence of a Declaration of Trust and/or a third party’s interest in the proceeds of sale can be protected by the registration of a restriction at the Land Registry.

In the absence of any contrary indication, the Land Registry will register joint owners as tenants in common with a presumption that they have an equal separate share in the property. Therefore if this is not the situation or the wishes of the parties then this does need to be expressly set out.

If you are considering buying a property with a partner, friend or relative and would like advice contact Alan Williams, Head of Residential Conveyancing at Gullands Solicitors, Maidstone by Email: a.williams@gullands.com or phone: 01622 689790.

Alex Astley at Gullands is an expert in Declarations of Trusts. Alex’s Email address is: a.astley@gullands.com

Website: www.gullands.com

Gullands Solicitors

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Entertainment for September at the Three Sisters

Friday the 6th, 13th, and 20th of September - Karaoke with Luke.

Saturday the 7th of September - forget Aintree, forget Ascot. Racing is coming to your local! Star Races presents a night at the races. First race at 8:30pm.

Sally

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Macmillan World's Biggest Coffee Morning at Upchurch Village Hall

Sarah Fielder and Laura Grigg will be hosting a Coffee Morning in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support on Friday the 27th of September at Upchurch Village Hall from 10:30am.

On the morning there will be a play area and book tent for the children, as well as lots of Tea and lots of Cake.

A fantastic raffle - some of the prizes include a photoshoot, a make up lesson or occasion make up and a cut and blow dry at a local hairdressers.

It would be lovely to see some local faces there to help them raise lots of money for this amazing charity.

Thank you and we look forward to your support.

For more information on Macmillan Cancer Support's 'World's Biggest Coffee Morning' visit their website here:  www.coffee.macmillan.org.uk

Sarah & Laura

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Three Sisters Beer and Cider Festival - This Weekend

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The Three Sisters are holding their 3 day Beer and Cider festival this year over the weekend of Friday the 30th, Saturday the 31st August & Sunday the 1st September.

Doors open at 12.00pm everyday. 

Hog Roast and Barbecue available from 12.00pm until late. 

Live music Friday and Saturday with sensational artists, see below: 

Matt Brooks – Singer Guitarist playing Friday from 8.00pm 
Rock, Pop, Ska, Soul, Swing, Reggae and Folk

Kelly Bourne – Singer Acoustic Guitarist from Tenterden
Saturday from 4:00pm 
Absolutely Fantastic – not to be missed

Dick Hunter’s Slowride 
Saturday evening from 8:30pm 
Rock band with a difference 

Sunday - Free Juke Box all Day 

Come along and enjoy good Beer and Cider, Great Food and entertaining banter at your friendly local.

For more information visit our website:  www.threesistersrainham.com

Sally

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