Residents Required for Upchurch Speedwatch Scheme

You may be aware that Upchurch own a Speedwatch System that has previously been used in the Village to try and deter speeding

The Parish Council would like to make this scheme active again. For this to happen we would require residents to get involved.

If you are interested in being a part of the Speedwatch Scheme please contact the Clerk on: 01634 363906 or Email: clerk@upchurchpc.kentparishes.gov.uk

Upchurch Parish Council

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Friends of St. Mary the Virgin, Upchurch

St. Mary the Virgin, Upchurch. Picture courtesy of Kim Taylor Photography.

We are a group of people passionate about the preservation and maintenance of our beautiful St. Mary the Virgin Church. We appreciate the asset this Grade 1 listed building is to our village and try to raise funds to help with its upkeep.

The Church building has been in the village since 1300 and it is important that we preserve it for future generations.

We would welcome the addition of like-minded residents to our group. You don't have to be churchgoers - just interested in, and appreciate, the beauty of the building. Benefits of membership include newsletters, social and fundraising events and lectures. 

Annual subscriptions are as follows:

Single: £10 (minimum)

Joint: £15 (minimum)
Associate single: £5 (minimum)
Associate joint: £10 (minimum)

If you are interested in joining, please contact:

Chairman, Gerry Lewin Tel: 01634 366113 Email: lewing135@btinternet.com or
Treasurer, John McWilliam Tel: 01634 366565 Email: john@mczed.freeserve.co.uk

If you don't wish to join but would like to make a donation, this would be very welcome.

Many thanks,

Pat New

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Council Tax Scam

Kent County Council Trading Standards is warning the public of fraudsters who are telephoning to tell them they are in the wrong council tax bracket and are owed a rebate of around £6,000.

Scammers will ask for an up-front fee of around £65 in order to process the payment, but no rebate will be issued.

You can check your council tax band for free by contacting the Valuation Office Agency.

Contact Details
For advice and to report issues to KCC Trading Standards contact
Citizens Advice consumer service on: 03454 04 05 06 Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.

Kent Community Messaging
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Urgent Road Closure - Canterbury Lane

Canterbury Lane, Upchurch will be closed to through traffic between the junctions of Oak Lane and Seymour Road for up to 1 Day on or after Thursday the 21st of January 2016. This is to enable urgent verge repairs to be carried out by Kent County Council.

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The alternative route is via Seymour Road, Moor Street and Oak Lane.

This Notice applies when the relevant signs and barriers are on site, and is valid for a period of no more than 5 days.

Street works East Team
Kent County Council - Highways, Transportation & Waste
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News from Upchurch Twinning Group

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

The Quiz Night is always a popular evening.

As most of you will already be aware we are holding our Annual Quiz Night in the Hall of Holywell School on Saturday the 13th of February, with tables of 6 to 8 (maximum) persons, at £4.00 per head. Please bring your own drinks and nibbles. The school will be open from 7:00pm, with the first question at 7:30pm.

You can book tables with Ann Harman (Secretary), Mick Johnson (Chairman), or Ray Kemsley (School Liaison) so if you do not want to be disappointed (we have a maximum of 18 tables!) give one of us a call as soon as you read this!

Ray Kemsley (School Liaison) on: 01634 231585 Email: raykemsley@btinternet.com

Ann Harman (Secretary) on: 01634 235420 Email: jimharman@talktalk.net

Mike Johnson (Chairman) on: 01634 234226 Email: mikeinupchurch@gmail.com

All proceeds go towards years 5 & 6 Holywell children visiting either Elinghen or Ferques schools.

Read more about Upchurch Twinning Group: here

Ann Harman

Upchurch Twinning Group

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Parents & Friends of Holywell School - Charity Golf Day 2016

Clare Evans
Parents & Friends of Holywell School
Website: www.pfhs.co.uk
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