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Thursday, 12 June 2014

Upchurch 50 Years Ago in June 1964

In a series of summer events related to the fete and carnival, the month got off to a great start when ‘The Crown’ Darts Team reached the final of the Rainham & District Darts League. Well- known Upchurch player Doug Sellen from Gore Bank reached the singles final then paired up with ‘Taffy’ Burnell from Gore Farm Cottages for the doubles final to be played at the Central Hotel, Gillingham in July.

On June 20th the Carnival Queen Final took place at the Infant’s School with nineteen year old Barbara Webb from Drakes Close winning the title. The following week the Miss Upchurch final took place with fourteen year old Rosemary Gransden from Wallbridge Lane winning the competition. Kay Donald from Chaffes Lane and Linda Ellis from Horsham Lane were runners –up.

At the parish council Annual General Meeting long serving village councillor Ted Tress became chairman and Eric Wright from Chaffes Lane vice-chairman. Various committees were then formed dealing with footpaths, allotments and the recreation ground. At the same meeting Mr. Stearne from The Poles and Mr. Bull from Otterham Quay caravan site were elected as councillors, Mrs. Burton from Horsham Lane became manager of the Infant’s School and Mr. Clark from Frog Farm Cottages became trustee of the Upchurch Charities following the death of Charles Witherden.

The parish council paid a special tribute to recently deceased farmer Charles Witherden from Crown Cottage at Ham Green for his service as a parish councillor and a charities trustee. He had managed the village charities for many years. Meanwhile, a special farewell party took place for Tom and Edith Colven from Horsham Lane before their departure to Cranbrook after living in the village for fifteen years. Tom Colven had served as a parish and rural councillor while Edith Colven had run the Darby & Joan Club, she had served as a member of the Women’s Royal Voluntary Service (WRVS) and had sat on the school management committee. An autograph book signed by friends and a gift of £24 were presented to the couple in appreciation for their contribution to the village community.

In sporting affairs Upchurch Cricket Club had a mixed month with several good wins against other local teams. Peter Porter took 5-26 against Baldwins, Eric Gransden took 5-12 against Borden while Len Harris took 4-10 against BP Research. He also took 5-47 against Rennats and scored 56 against the Kent Farm Institute. The problem of clearing sheep droppings from the playing surface immediately before matches with shovels at the Poot Lane ground periodically occurred but the playing area continued to be well maintained.


David Wood.
At the Women’s Institute president Mrs. Burrows presided over 40 members while Mrs. Ives gave a demonstration of homemade sweet making. In the competition that followed to see who could make the best sweets, Mrs. Daniel from Oak Lane came first and Mrs. Burrows second. After this a geographical guessing game took place entitled ‘Where I was born’ which gave members a competitive and engaging evening.

June birthdays were celebrated by Clive Glover from Oak Lane aged six, John Lamberton from Chaffes Lane aged four and Colin Wood from Ham Green aged three. The only recorded baptism involved Gerald Diffey from Oak Lane in a month dominated by parish council, village fete and carnival queen elections.

About David:
David Wood was born and raised in Upchurch and is able to write from personal experience about many people and aspects of the village and of changes that have taken place over the years making ‘Memories of Upchurch’ a very readable book and a detailed historical study of the village. David's book ‘Memories of Upchurch’ is available direct from David at: david3702001@yahoo.co.uk or from us here at Upchurch Matters. Price £12 + £3.50 postage and packing.

David Wood.
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Auction of Promises - Website Up and Running



Our website is now up and running. We have a wide selection of bids on offer from a football signed by Gillingham Football Club to a trip on the Edith May. Please take time to have a look.

www.upchurchpromise.eu.pn

We will be in the Paddock, Upchurch, on the Village Fete Day 28th June 2014 where we will have our promises on show for you to see and then at 2pm our Auctioneer will take the final offers.

Please take time to look at the promises and make a bid if you find something that you like.

Any queries please contact Brenda Kemsley
Tel: 01634 231585 or Email: brenda_ann@btinternet.com
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Tuesday, 10 June 2014

WW1 Centenary - Reflections of Lower Halstow - 1914


Reflections of Lower Halstow - 1914, in Words,
Pictures, Flowers and Music

August 2nd, 3rd and 4th at
St. Margaret's Church, Lower Halstow


Please join us in church as we explore life in the village in August 1914. We will have a display giving a brief history of the young, brave lads who volunteered from Lower Halstow.

St. Margaret's will be decorated with floral arrangements inspired by poetry and music written by those affected and with photos from the era. There will be a series of events in the church to mark the weekend.

The church will be open at the following times with daily events:

Saturday 2nd August 10:00am to 4:00pm  At 2:00pm Michael Mills will present a talk on the First World War, the talk will be aimed to suit children, so every one is welcome.

Sunday 3rd August 1:00pm to 4:00pm  At 2:00pm there will be singing from two lovely ladies known locally as 'Those Women', they will be singing popular songs known to us from the First World War. Afternoon Tea will be served afterwards, so every one is welcome.

Monday 2:00pm to 6:30pm  The Thames Sailing barge, Edith May, will be joining us in the parish dock. Our reflections will end with a short service at 6:30pm, concluding with Fred Slade playing 'Sunset' on the trumpet. After the service please stay for a glass of wine to reminisce, so every one is welcome.

There will be tea, coffee and cake available during all three days to welcome visitors and to enjoy the ambience of the church.

Please do come and join us as we mark the Centenary of the outbreak of the First World War in this simple but beautiful way.

Liz Mouland
Friends of St. Margaret's Church, Lower Halstow
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Produce Sale and Crafts



Produce Sale and Crafts - Saturday 19th July and
Saturday 27th September, 2:00pm to 4:00pm
St. Margaret's Church, Lower Halstow

Please join us at arguably the prettiest location around for a wide range of home grown and home made produce and crafts including: Jewellery, Pens, Woodwork, Needlework, Cards and Honey.

Refreshments available and a warm welcome guaranteed!


www.thesix.org.uk

Liz Mouland
Friends of St. Margaret's Church, Lower Halstow
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Fire Brigades Union Strikes


The Fire Brigades Union have called 2 more strikes on the following dates:

Between 9:00am on Thursday 12/06/14 and 9:00am on Friday 13/06/14.


and

Between 10:00am and 5:00pm on Saturday 21/06/14.

Kent Fire and Rescue Service will continue to answer and deal with 999 calls, but will not be operating at the normal level of service, so it is important to take extra care.


Please take a few minutes for a few safety checks to keep your home, business and family safe and help reduce unnecessary calls.

Kent Community Messaging
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Monday, 9 June 2014

Upchurch Best Kept Garden 2014 - FINAL REMINDER


All gardens in the Parish that can be viewed from the front of your home will be judged on or about Saturday 19th July. The judging takes place without interviews with the occupants – so if you are shopping or on holiday you garden will still be judged!

Prizes are awarded for:-
  • xxxxxx
  • Firstly a garden which is predominately growing flowers,
  • secondly a garden which is mixture of flowers, trees and or shrubs,
  • xxand
  • Finally for those with only a small or no front garden the judges will assess any
  • xxhanging baskets or flower troughs.
  • The Overall Winner will look after the Barbara Webb Memorial Trophy for one year.
Prizes for the above will be presented at the Upchurch Horticultural Society Show during early September in the Village Hall. 

Last year the prizes were sponsored by the Upchurch Parish Council and The Brown Jug - if you would also like to be a sponsor [in cash or in kind] then please contact me.

Gerry Lewin
Tel: 01634 366113 or Email: lewing135@btinternet.com           

On behalf of the Upchurch Horticultural Society and the Parish Council
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