Roofing Rogue Traders Operating in the Area

KCC Trading Standards is warning homeowners to watch out for rogue traders operating in the area at the moment. They are knocking on doors claiming to have done work on your roof in the past, and have returned to check up on the work.

Remember you do not have to accept work from a doorstep caller, even if they claim to have done work to your property before.

If you have had similar visits, please report it via one of the following methods:

Online: kent.gov.uk/tradingstandards

SMS: Text ROGUE followed by a space and then the details to: 07860 008025

Citizens Advice: Call 03454 040506 Mon - Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm

If you feel it's a Police matter please dial 101 or 999

Kent Police Neighbourhood Watch
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Ideas Test - Testing New Ideas for Community Arts

The bid to make the arts accessible to a wider range of people is well and truly underway

Ideas Test, an Arts Council funded project supporting activities throughout Swale and neighbouring Medway, has offered grants to over 40 local people and organisations, among whom were Upchurch residents Trisha and Dan Scott with their 'We know what we like and we like what we know' project: http://creativepeopleplace.info/we-know-what-we-like-and-we-like-what-we-know

'We know what we like and we like what we know' is a project organised and curated by artists Trish and Dan Scott, involving contemporary artists making bespoke artworks for residents homes.

Grants are available to anybody resident in Upchurch and full details of how to apply can be found at: www.ideastest.co.uk You can sign up for the newsletter there, and nominate a ‘community catalyst’ – someone you know who organises activities in your community, which could be anything from sport or dance to pantomimes and charity events. You can also call the Ideas Test team on: 07713 865955 to chat about your ideas or Email: contact@creativepeopleplace.info

Ideas Test aims to increase arts participation for everyone in Swale and Medway, by supporting the growth of creativity, invention and imagination.

By working with local communities and making links between organisations and people, we’re encouraging more participation in the arts to create a sustainable future together.

Ideas Test is part of Arts Council England’s Creative People and Places Programme.

Jaye
Communications Manager
Ideas Test - Creative People and Places Swale and Medway

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Number Plates Stolen - Breach Lane

Hartlip Newington & Upchurch Ward

Message 617 from Neighbourhood Watch

Thefts from several vehicles occurred between 19th and 24th of September in Swale.

XY/033693/14: overnight between 21st and 22nd of September a set of number plates (L557 RHU) were stolen from a vehicle which was parked in Breach Lane Lower Halstow.

If you have any information that could help investigators please contact Kent Police on telephone number 101 and quote the Crime Number.

For more information on crime prevention visit: www.kent.police.uk

Kent Police Neighbourhood Watch

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Trailer Stolen Oak Lane - Metal Gate Stolen Breach Lane

Hartlip Newington & Upchurch Ward

Message 613 from Neighbourhood Watch

XY/033292/14: Between 18th and 19th of September a 16-foot-long, IFOR Williams trailer no sides was stolen from Milestone Farm Oak Lane Upchurch.

XY/033308/14: Between 17th and 18th of September, a 12-ft metal gate was stolen from a field in Breach Lane Upchurch.

If you have any information that could help investigators please contact Kent Police on telephone number 101 and quote the Crime Number.

For more information on crime prevention visit: www.kent.police.uk

Kent Police Neighbourhood Watch

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Upchurch Family Fireworks - Can You Lend a Hand?

Could you spare us some time over the weekend of the 1st & 2nd to assist please?

This years Display is at Westmoor Farm again on the A2 near Rainham.

The members of Upchurch Scout Group Fireworks Committee need to call on you for assistance once again. We really need Marshals and General Helpers to ensure the safe running of this years event for everyone.

Our popular Fireworks Display and Bonfire has grown into a large local community event and is our most important fundraising event of the year.

Our primary concern is to ensure we have enough Marshals but we also need assistance to set up on the Saturday and clear up on Sunday. (we always get less volunteers for Sunday!) Any time you can give would be much appreciated. Many hands really do make light work. Children may assist with the clear up but we would prefer not to have Cubs and Beavers around whilst we are setting up and children under 16 are not allowed to be in or around the stalls in the evening.

In order to be a Marshal you must be over 16 and attend a short, simple safety briefing on Saturday and then be available on site from 4:30pm until approximately 8:30pm. There’s no upper age limit so Grandparents can help too provided they are physically fit and healthy!

Marshals must not have children with them for whom they are responsible i.e. if children under 16 are coming with you, there must be another responsible adult to take care of the children. You may well be able to stand with your family but you will need to be available to move where required quickly, particularly in an emergency situation.

So if the idea of standing in a dark field on a cold November night with a silly orange jacket on doesn’t appeal to you – how about we throw in a free family ticket?

Interested? Send us an Email as soon as possible to: info@upchurchfireworks.co.uk

For more information please visit our website: www.upchurchfireworks.co.uk

And don't forget to give us a like on our Facebook page: here

We really do need YOUR help this year!

Thank you

Upchurch Scout Group
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Produce Sale and Crafts

Website: www.thesix.org.uk

Liz Mouland

Friends of St. Margaret's Church, Lower Halstow

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