Lower Halstow Village - Garage Sale Safari

Saturday 1st September 

10:00am until 12:00pm

To register your interest, please contact Kelly on: 07786 730407

Kelly Brown
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Newington History Group - Newington Uncovered

Newington Uncovered is organised by Newington History Group as part of the National Heritage Open Days.

Discover the secrets of Newington and its medieval church

Special exhibition commemorating our extraordinary women

At St Mary the Virgin, Church Lane, Newington on Saturday the 8th and 9th of September from 2:00pm until 5:00pm.

FREE Entry - Refreshments available

Find medieval murals and graffiti

Ask about tracing your family history

Take a trip into the tower

See displays on local history

Follow a self-guided heritage walk

Activities and challenges for children and adults

The history of Newington told by those who live here

For more details contact Thelma Dudley
Telephone: 01795 842711

Email: newingtonhistorygroup@outlook.com

View the website: www.newingtonhistorygroup.btck.co.uk
Follow the History Group on Twitter: @newingtonhg

Visit the Heritage Open Days website: www.heritageopendays.org.uk

Richard Thompstone - Newington History Group

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Emergency Road Closure - Breach Lane, Upchurch

It will be necessary to close Breach Lane, Upchurch from Monday 3rd September 2018 for up to 1 day.

The road will be closed at the junction of Hartlip Hill to Boxsted Lane.

The alternative route is via A2 London Road, Oak Lane and Forge Lane.

It is planned that the road will be closed between 09:30 and 14:30.

This is to enable carriageway repair works to be carried out by KCC Highways.

This Notice applies when the relevant signs and barriers are on site, and is valid for a period of no more than 21 days.

The Kent County Council Highways Helpline phone number is: 03000 418181

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

Kent County Council - Highways, Transportation & Waste

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Latest 2018 Police Surgery Dates for Upchurch

PCSO John Cork holds regular Police Surgeries in Upchurch so residents can speak to him about any local Policing issues they may have.

Surgery dates for Upchurch are:

Thursday 27th of September between 1:00pm - 2:00pm at Snaffles.

Thursday 22nd of November between 1:00pm - 2:00pm at Snaffles.

Saturday 29th of December between 2:00pm - 3:00pm at Snaffles.

If residents need to contact PSCO Cork before these dates they can ring the 101 number or John's mobile: 07772 226217.

PCSO John Cork
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Upchurch Charity Sports Day - Amount Raised and Thank You

The Charity Sports Day (in aid of Demelza Hospice Care For Children) happened at Holywell School on Sunday the 26th of August.

It was a wet one! But, in spite of the atrocious weather, surprisingly large numbers of people turned up to have a go at the many activities on offer.

The ice cream van did little business but the burgers, hot dogs and cakes went down well. We had a live band, ‘Cakehole’ and more singing from ‘Razzmatazz’. Upchurch Colts FC, UPARA, local residents and a number of ‘out-of-village’ organisations provided the sporting and dancing activities - thanks to all of them and to all who helped in any way, and especially for sticking with it until the bitter end!

Thankfully there were a number of indoor activities so thanks must go to Keeley from 'Zumba at Tonics Fitness Centre' (01795 423090) for giving those so inclined a thorough workout in zumba dancing, Jan Bunting for leading the line dancing and to UPARA for the curling.

Although the weather was foul, a good atmosphere prevailed and most people seemed to leave slightly sodden but with smiles on their faces.

Final figures need to be worked out but the total amount raised for Demelza is in the region of £800.

There is still time to donate online if you wish by visiting our ‘justGiving’ page >> www.justgiving.com/fundraising/upchurchcharitysportsevent

This is the first time we have put on an event like this and we would welcome your feedback. We would also love to hear from you if you might be interested in helping to organise a similar event in the future, please Email us at: upliftmail@ymail.co.uk

Thank you 

Ralph Liddell

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Dog Fouling In Our Village - Please Clean It Up!

Pictured above: Bags of dog waste littered around the route (pictured below).

Tanya is a relatively new resident in the village who really enjoys walking her dog around Gore Farm and the Golf Course, spotting the owl, woodpeckers and rabbits on the way.

However, over the last few months this has changed.

Very recently, Tanya began to notice dog waste collected in bags, neatly knotted together but left, dumped or tucked in the hedgerows, perhaps by a new resident or new dog owner? 

When she spotted a bag dropped in the middle of the road, just like that, Tanya decided to walk her normal route again, this time collecting as many bags as she could on the way. She spotted over 10 bags, some she couldn't collect due to overgrowth or fences, some of the bags she collected had already begun to degrade, so were empty.

Responsible dog owners will find it impossible to understand the ethos of picking up your dog's waste, bagging it up, and then leaving the plastic bag in the middle of our countryside.

The worst areas affected were to the East of Oak Lane, but the bags were not all from one area, but spread across the entire route. Even the bushes along the road from Gore Farm to Chaffes Lane were littered with bags.

It's an exercise Tanya hopes not to have to repeat too often - especially without a litter picker, but one she would like all residents to know about.

Pictured above: The route where the bags of dog waste (pictured above) were collected.

It is an offence not to clean up after your dog.

You can be given an on-the-spot fine (FPN) of £80 if you do not clean up after your dog. 

If you refuse to pay the fine, you can be taken to court and fined up to £1,000.

Registered blind dog owners can’t be fined.

Dog mess is a health hazard!

Apart from being an unpleasant nuisance if you step in it, fall in it, cycle through it, or wheel your wheelchair through it, dog waste can also be a health hazard.

Both dog and cat faeces can contain the eggs of the roundworm 'Toxocara'. These eggs can survive in the soil for several years. If they are ingested or inhaled by humans, they may cause eye, liver, brain and respiratory problems such as asthma, hepatitis and epilepsy.

Children playing in fouled areas are most at risk.

Dog waste is also a potential health risk to farmers' livestock if you allow your dog to foul in their fields.

Do you really want any of these consequences on your conscience?

Please bag your dog waste and put it in any public litter bin or take it home to your household green bin.

If you see anyone not cleaning up after their dog, please report it to either PCSO John Cork on: 07772 226217 or the Parish Clerk on: 01634 363906.

Thank you for your support

On behalf of Tanya and Cllr Tyrone Ripley

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