Temporary Road Closure - School Lane, Iwade

It will be necessary to close part of School Lane, Iwade from Monday the 15^th of February 2016 for an estimated period of up to 1 week.

School Lane will be closed from the junction with Basser Hill north-eastwards to a point approximately 100 metres north-east of Orchard Farm, with no through access.

The closure is to enable works to construct a site entrance to be carried out by Fox (Owmby) Ltd.

Due to the nature of these works, it will not be possible to re-open the road outside the working hours.

The duration of works is advisory, and it is possible works may over-run due to such factors as adverse weather conditions or unforeseen engineering difficulties.

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The alternative route is via Stickfast Lane, Sheppey Way, Ferry Road and School Lane.

Phil Lightman

East Kent Road Closures Co-ordinator Kent County Council - Highways, Transportation & Waste.

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New Under 10s Players Wanted - Upchurch Colts FC

Under 10s are looking for players for next season when they become U11s. Your child needs to be in the current year 5.

If you are interested please Email: robcroome@sky.com

or Call: 07909 688456.

Thank you.

Rob Croome

Chairman - Upchurch Colts FC

Website: www.upchurchcoltsfc.co.uk

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The Three Tuns Chinese New Year Banquet

The Three Tuns
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Newington History Group - Life in Milton Workhouse

Helen Allinson, a local historian and author, will be talking about life in Milton workhouse at the February 11 meeting of Newington History Group.

She will describe the harsh life of the poor in the workhouse which stood in Milton Regis. It housed the destitute from 18 surrounding parishes, including Newington, Upchurch and Lower Halstow.

The history group meets monthly on the second Thursday at the Methodist church hall in Church Lane, Newington, at 7:30pm focussing on the history of the village and neighbouring ones. New members are welcome and admission for guests is £3.

For more information contact thelma@newingtonhistory.co.uk or 01795 842711.

Richard Thompstone

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Temporary Road Closure - Stickfast Lane

Phased closures of Stickfast Lane, Bobbing are planned to start from Monday the 1^st of February 2016 for an estimated period of up to 2 weeks.

Stickfast Lane will be closed in sections for its entire length, with no through access at any time during the works.

Access for residents and visitors will be maintained whenever it is safe to do so, but there are likely to be some delays and certain times when this is not possible for safety reasons.

Due to the nature of these works, it will not be possible to re-open the road outside the working hours.

The closures are to enable road widening and resurfacing works to be carried out by Fox (Owmby) Ltd.

The duration of works is advisory, and it is possible works may over-run due to such factors as adverse weather conditions or unforeseen engineering difficulties.

The revised dates may again need to be reviewed if there are still problems with the A249.

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The alternative route is via Sheppey Way, Ferry Road, School Lane and Iwade Road (High Oak Hill).

Phil Lightman

East Kent Road Closures Co-ordinator Kent County Council - Highways, Transportation & Waste.

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Rivers Restaurant Quiz Night at Upchurch River Valley Golf Course

Upchurch River Valley Golf Course
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