Notification of Appeal Lodged with the Planning Inspectorate - 15/501944/FULL - Development of 41 Houses at Land Adjoining and Rear of Jubilee Fields, Upchurch

Please note: The above letter has been published purely for information purposes only.

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July News from Upchurch Horticultural Society - From the Potting Shed

Sponsored by Upchurch River Valley Golf Club - www.rivervalleygolf.co.uk

We are into July and hopefully you are enjoying outdoor living in the garden. The BBQ should be under way and friends are admiring what you have achieved. Citronella candles or lanterns are an effective garden accoutrement and provide a lovely ambience on summer evenings. It’s now about keeping the garden going and staying on top of the maintenance.

Give the lawn it’s final high Nitrogen weed and feed this month and keep it watered during dry spells to keep it at it’s best through to the Autumn.

Perennial plants can be deadheaded as they fade, to prevent them producing seed and cut back to a bud to encourage a second flush of flowers. If you wish to collect seed allow a small number of flower heads to set seed and be ready to collect them when the seed pod is ready to open. Sow them straight away, over-winter and you should have plenty of new plants for next year. Similarly trim back annuals to get extra growth. Still time to take cuttings particularly shrubs for next year. Wisteria and Magnolia can be pruned this time of year but other shrubs should now be left until spring or else new growth will be susceptible to frost damage through the winter. Also deadhead roses if they are repeat flowering or leave the flowers if your rose produces hips. Divide thick clumps of spring bulbs and replant. Maintain the battle against pests and diseases, keep the borders weeded (if you can face it) and use glyphosate weed killers on persistent weeds especially the dreaded bind weed.

The vegetable garden should be well into production by now with numerous crops to take, especially new potatoes. Constant picking encourages plants to produce more flower and provides a mass of tender young vegetables. Avoid beans from getting too large especially Runners as they will get stringy and stop flowering. Stay on top of tomato side shoots and watch out for signs of blight, remove lower leaves to allow air to circulate and cut out any signs of blight and do not compost. As you clear salad crops, re-sow for a second crop and use a high potash fertiliser to keep everything going. Herbs can be picked and frozen in bags for use during the winter.

Do not be afraid to thin out fruits to allow the best to grow to a good size, maintain regular potash feeds and keep fighting the pests and diseases that will be evident by now. Check how many times certain pesticides and fungicides can be used which should be on the label. Also continue to lightly prune stone fruit even if you lose some of the crop to ensure continued cropping next year. Winter pruning leaves the tree susceptible to disease and should be avoided.

Start thinking about spring bulbs which are best planted in the Autumn......and pour yourself a drink and enjoy it all.

We are always looking for new members and try to encourage a fun attitude towards friendly competition. So if you want to grow your own fruit, vegetables and flowers or even enter any of the 3 shows we hold each year, then please get in touch, we would be happy to hear from you.

If you are interested in becoming a new member, (all ages are welcome), please contact Rosey on: 01634 377812 (evenings) or Email: rosemary@ringwoodaccounting.co.uk

Sean Barry - Upchurch Horticultural Society

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Upchurch Best Kept Garden 2017

Last year's winner in the 'flowers category' was Carol Deakins at
Orchard Cottage, Poot Lane.

All gardens in the Parish that can be viewed from the front of your home will be judged on Saturday 22nd July 2017.

The judging takes place without interviews with the occupants - so if you are shopping or on holiday your garden will still be judged!

Prizes are awarded for the following 3 categories:

• Flowers and Shrubs
• Small Garden

• Hanging Baskets and Container Garden

The Overall Winner will look after the Barbara Webb Memorial Rose Bowl for 1 year.

Prizes for the above along with highly commended certificates will be presented at the Upchurch Horticultural Society September Show, taking place on Saturday 2nd at Peter Boakes 97 Chaffes Lane, Upchurch.

This year's 1st Prize is for 'High Tea' for 4 people at The BarnYard, Upchurch. Who have kindly sponsored this years competition again.

Please see their menu below:

The BarnYard, Oak Lane, Upchurch. Tel: 01634 235059. Website: www.the-barnyard.com

Chairman Tyrone Ripley: 07702 222093 Email: tyrone.ripley@yahoo.co.uk

Councillor Stephen Hunt: 01634 268963 Email: steevhunt@hotmail.co.uk

On behalf of Upchurch Parish Council and Upchurch Horticultural Society.

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UpARA - July 2017 Newsletter & Latest Schedule of Events

Sandy Tutt - Honorary Secretary UpARA

Tel: 01634 361516
Email: dylansnan@sky.com
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Tickets Now on Sale for Upchurch Cricket Club - Charity Cricket Week

The annual Charity Cricket Week in memory of Don Macaulay, and to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support Nurses will take place the week commencing Monday the 24th of July.

The main event as always will be the Live Band and BBQ on Friday evening, the 28th.

Tickets are now available at £5 per adult, under 15s free, and can be purchased from the following:

Annmarie at The Crown Public House.

Steve Parker or Dave Dorsett from the Cricket Club - tickets on sale at the bar - open weekends and Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.

Richard Turner and Paul Bunting of Upchurch Football Colts FC.

Terry Lewis who is on the Upchurch Fete Committee. 

The programme for the week:

Monday - Under 11s Tournament.

Tuesday - Senior Cricket Match with BBQ in the evening at £5 per person.

Wednesday - Senior game with sit down 3 course lunch, including wine for up to 48 people, £30 per ticket - 8 places still available - Please speak to Steve Parker or Andy Danton if interested. We are also still looking for a match day sponsor.

Thursday - Golf Day at Upchurch River Valley GC - £35 per player including breakfast, a round of golf and curry at the Club House in the evening - 12:00pm tee off - still places available - open to members and non-members.

Friday - Live Band, Marylebone Jelly - BBQ 7:00pm till late - Sponsor still required. Average attendance usually 250+ people!

Marylebone Jelly playing Upchurch Cricket Ground
at the Club's Charity Cricket Week in 2016.

This event has been well supported by locals in previous years and the Club would love to see everyone again this year! 

The Kent Trade Frames Pavilion and Upchurch Cricket Ground are in Holywell Lane, one of nicest locations around. Don't worry if you haven't been to the Cricket Club before, the Club welcomes new faces and appreciates your support for this great cause.

The Club have raised an amazing £14,500 in 3 years, and with generous support from sponsors and the local community they look forward to another successful Cricket Week this year.

If anyone would like more information or would like to make a donation please feel free to get in touch.

Thanks

Rachel and Steve Parker
On behalf of Upchurch Cricket Club
Tel: 07879 883153
Email: sparker57@icloud.com
Upchurch Cricket Club: www.upchurchcricketclub.co.uk
Macmillan Cancer Support: www.macmillan.org.uk
Marylebone Jelly: www.marylebonejelly.band
Kent Trade Frames: www.kent-tradeframes.co.uk

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Upchurch Fifty Years Ago in July 1967 by David Wood

The retirement of Holywell headmistress Miss Phyllis Broughton became the most significant event of the month. She had taught generations of village children at the school since 1936 after succeeding Ethel Maltravers as headmistress, and still holds the record as the longest serving headteacher at the school.

A practicing Catholic who refused to live in the schoolhouse or participate in village affairs as previous headteachers had done, Miss Broughton initially became a controversial figure, but she soon proved herself with sound organizational ability and a strict attitude towards pupils, resulting in a well ordered school. At her leaving presentation former pupil Marj Davies from Horsham Lane presented her with a lamp on behalf of past pupils. She also received a 400 day clock, a bouquet of flowers and a list of all the pupils she had taught. Presentations were also made to caretaker May Edmonds who lived in the school house and to Mrs Smitherman who had assisted at the school. Mr Andrews became headmaster at Holywell after Miss Broughton retired.

The annual church fete took place on Saturday July 8th and the Dean of Rochester opened it. Country dancing and a fancy dress parade involving pupils from the Infant’s School provided entertainment while stalls sold a variety of products. Ladies in a marquee served tea to visitors while Rich Boakes from Chaffes Lane provided loud recorded music which boomed across The Paddock. The fete raised £150 for the church funds.

The annual village marathon took place on July 28th when competitors lined up outside The Crown pub for the race. In the men’s event Terry Carroll from Oak Lane came first with Bob Gregory from Drakes Close second and Don Diffey from Oak Lane third. Linda Davies from Drakes Close won the ladies race with Lorraine Manley from Wallbridge Lane second and Cherie Ablett from The Poles third.

In other village sporting activities the table tennis club had successes with the First and Fourth teams finishing as champions of their respective divisions. Playing their home matches in the village hall, Rich Boakes continued to organise the club. Meanwhile, the cricket club had a successful month with some exciting matches. The best of these took place against Minster when the teams tied 73 runs a side followed by a good fourteen run victory at Rodmersham. Frank Cook recorded the most success with three five wicket hauls in three matches, Don Diffey scored a very good 63 not out against Borden and Alan Chambers scored 57 against Rodmersham. Team captain and off spin bowler Basil Barden had the best individual display of the month with seven wickets for twenty eight runs against Oakdene.

Of other club organisations the Women’s Institute were given a talk about musical boxes by Mrs Walker while the Upchurch Play Group held an open day on July 12th in an attempt to raise money and encourage more members. They also made plans for an outing to London Zoo and a garden party in mid-September.

In the parish registers baptisms for the month included David Barling from Poot Lane, Helen Tyler from Otterham Caravan Site, Trevor Hollingsbee from Oak Lane, Alan and Paula Bass from Drakes Close, Sarah Neame from Gillingham and Sally Gilbert from Horsham Lane. Wendy Apps from Wallbridge Lane and Henry Farley from Wainscott were married in the village church while Samuel Joyner aged 68 from Chatham was the only recorded burial. This ended a full and interesting month in Upchurch village affairs.

Memories of Upchurch by David Wood

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.

Memories of Upchurch is available direct from David

Email: david3702001@yahoo.co.uk or from us here at

Upchurch Matters. Price £12 + £3.50 postage and packing.

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