1000 Notice Board Posts - Thank You

We've just made our 1000th post to our popular Notice Board Page today in support of Local Groups, Organisations, Events & Businesses.

If you're planning a village event then don't forget to tell us about it first so we can tell everybody else!

Thank you for all the support you give www.upchurchmatters.co.uk we really do appreciate it.

Upchurch Matters
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Stables Burgled - Breach Lane

Hartlip Newington & Upchurch Ward

Crime Number: XY/002002/16

Between Saturday the 16th and Sunday the 17th of January stables in Breach Lane, Upchurch were burgled and a metal collapsible saddle rack was taken.

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

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

Kent Police Neighbourhood Watch
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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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