Temporary Road Closure - Holywell Lane, Upchurch

There is a chance that the works may over-run for such reasons as adverse weather conditions or unforeseen engineering difficulties.

 

Please note a further closure of Holywell Lane is planned for later in February; it is not possible to combine the works on this occasion.

For details of roadworks, please see: www.roadworks.org

Kent County Council - Highways, Transportation & Waste

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Valentine's Day Dinner Menu at The BarnYard

Telephone: 01634 235059

Email: office@the-barnyard.com

Website: www.the-barnyard.com

The BarnYard

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Mother's Day Menu at The BarnYard

Telephone: 01634 235059

Email: office@the-barnyard.com

Website: www.the-barnyard.com

The BarnYard

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ACRE Action with Communities in Rural England - #VillageHallsWeek

Monday 22nd of January to Friday 26th of January 2018

England’s 10,000+ Village Halls are at the heart of rural community life - providing an important hub for social activities, classes and services.

ACRE’s Village Halls Week is a new initiative and annual celebration of the Village Halls and other community buildings, which exist at the heart of England’s rural communities. The aim of the week long campaign is to champion the diverse range of buildings which make up the 10,000+ strong network and promote the sheer volume of services they offer.

There will be an opportunity to say thank you to the volunteers who run the buildings and learn more about the groups, organisations, individuals and businesses who are making use of these buildings week in and week out. Predominantly the week will take place on social media (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram), however ACRE Network members will also host events to engage with people in their area.

Nationally ACRE speaks up for Village Halls, ensuring Government policymakers are aware of the challenges faced by volunteers who are often struggling with red-tape and the demands of managing a community building.

Upchurch Village Hall

Upchurch Village Hall was built over 60 years ago and as a registered charity all Upchurch Village Hall Management Committee (UVHMC), members become a ‘Trustee’ of the Village Hall for the duration that they are on the Committee. All Trustees have a legal responsibility for the running of the Hall, along with all the associated health & safety and financial responsibilities. Maintenance and future planning are also part of the role.

The Village Hall Management Committee members are volunteers who meet regularly throughout the year to ensure the smooth running of the Hall for all the local groups and organisations that hire it on a regular basis, and for those individuals who hire the Hall for private parties and special family occasions.

Many of you will know that the Village Hall still needs a lot of remedial work to bring it up to standard. In recent years generous donations have been received from numerous individuals, local Councillors, Council grants, the Co-op Membership Local Community Fund and from numerous fundraising events held in the Hall itself. Together all these have enabled essential work to be carried out, and keep the Hall in good working order.

Thank you for everything you do 👏🏼

Help ACRE celebrate the huge contribution that Village Halls and the volunteers running them make to rural communities throughout England, with the hashtag #VillageHallsWeek and support your local Village Hall!

To book Upchurch Village Hall, please contact Mollie Harriss on: 01634 364859

Upchurch Matters
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Upchurch Village Fete 2018 - A Date For Your Diaries

A Date For Your Diaries

The Village Fete Committee is progressing plans to hold the next event on

Saturday 16th June 2018 in the Paddock.

We will be commemorating the centenary of the end of the First World War with various stalls and activities remembering those that gave their lives locally.

As with past years, it is a non-profit making event with the aim of providing fund raising and promotional opportunity for our local groups, organisations and charities. We will contact all our regular supporters over the next few months to confirm their participation. If there are any residents that are fundraising for local organisations, charities or projects that could benefit from a stall, then please contact us on the Email address below. 

Also, if there are any residents who feel they would like to help with organising the day or run stalls that would raise funds for a local cause (such as St. Mary’s Church or the Village Hall) please contact the committee on: upchurchfete@outlook.com

Lest we forget 1914 - 1918

Sara Tucker

Chairman - Upchurch Village Fete Committee

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Part-time Caretaker Vacancy - Holywell Primary School

We currently have a vacancy for a part-time Caretaker with effect from February 2018 with flexible hours of 5-10 hours per week. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in the maintenance, caretaking and some cleaning activities at the school.

The successful applicant will be expected to have experience in building maintenance and/or cleaning and skills in a number of disciplines. They will also need to be flexible and self-motivated, have good communication skills and a good understanding of the health and safety requirements of a large site. Previous experience of working in a school would be advantageous but is not essential.

Purpose of the Job:

Ensure the security of the establishment and provide a cleaning and general maintenance service.

Key duties and responsibilities:

1. Undertake general repairs and maintenance around the school, inside and out, including decorating, repairs and woodwork to ensure the site is a safe environment for students, teachers and visitors.

2. Maintain the security of the premises inside and out, repairing doors, latches and fences to maintain a safe environment.

3. Ensure buildings are locked and site is secure, undertaking daily security checks at pre-defined times.

4. As a designated key holder, provide emergency access to the school.

5. Assist in the monitoring of the boiler, setting timers etc.

6. Assist in taking meter readings to ensure invoices received are correct and budget monitoring is maintained.

7. Cleaning exterior windows and conservatory as required.

8. Ensure the outside bins are emptied when necessary.

9. Ensure the site is kept tidy, including clearing leaves etc.

10. Carry out emergency cleaning as required.

11. In icy and snowy conditions assist with gritting.

12. Undertake general porterage for deliveries to ensure supplies are correctly handled and appropriately delivered.

13. Undertake minor repairs (i.e. not requiring a qualified craftsperson) and maintenance of the buildings and site.

14. Comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection and safeguarding, health and safety, security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person.

15. Adhere to the staff code of conduct and be punctual.

Individuals in this role may also undertake some or all of the following:

1. Undertake specialised cleaning programmes during school closures or other designated periods.

All applications are to be made via Kent-Teach.com, we are unable to accept CVs.

Please apply for this role through the link here: http://bit.ly/2B32cgz

Closing date: 31st January 2018 at 12 noon

Interviews week beginning 5th February 2018

Holywell Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young persons. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Criminal Records Bureau.

For more details contact:

Mrs Snellings
Tel: 01634 388416

Email: finance@holywell.kent.sch.uk
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