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Saturday, 22 September 2018
Macmillan World's Biggest Coffee Morning at 22 Church Farm Road, Upchurch
In aid of Macmillan Cancer Support
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Diane has been holding Coffee Mornings in aid of Macmillan for over 15 years.
Everyone is welcome to come along this year on the 28th of September from 10:00am until 12:00pm.
There will be delicious cakes, tea, coffee and a raffle.
Please support this very worthy cause.
Thank you
Find out more about Macmillan Cancer Support at: www.macmillan.org.uk
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Friday, 21 September 2018
M Pulse Fitness Classes at Upchurch Village Hall
HIIT CLASSES FOR ALL LEVELS OF FITNESS
CLASSES EVERY WEDNESDAY - 9AM
@ UPCHURCH VILLAGE HALL
£5 PER SESSION
CONTACT: 07518 920098
EMAIL: browne0806@hotmail.co.uk
WHY NOT COME AND GIVE IT A TRY, YOUR BODY WILL THANK YOU! 😊
Mark Browne
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Thursday, 20 September 2018
Kent County 6-Bell Striking Competition at St. Mary’s Church, Upchurch
This Saturday the 22nd of September, the bells of St. Mary’s Church, Upchurch will be ringing out for most of the morning.
We are pleased to be hosting the Kent County 6-Bell Striking Competition in which ringers representing 6 districts around the county compete against one another in a bid to be declared the victors in this prestige event.
Sadly Upchurch is not represented, Milton Regis Church is claiming the honour of representing
our district.
We hope you will take the opportunity to listen and enjoy some
top quality ringing.
Find out more about The Kent County Association of Change Ringers at: www.kcacr.org.uk
Ralph Liddell
On behalf of Upchurch Bell Ringers
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Tuesday, 18 September 2018
Say No to Doorstep Criminals
Doorstep criminals and rogue traders call on unsuspecting households offering convincing deals to try to get you to agree to having work carried out.
If you accept work from a doorstep criminals or rogue trader you'll likely pay much more than you intended for very poor, unnecessary and sometimes dangerous work.
Doorstep criminals and rogue traders rarely provide paperwork so they can't be traced once they've left your home. Names, addresses and business details are often false and telephone numbers don't get answered. They have no interest in doing work properly, their only concern is getting the cash and disappearing before Trading Standards or the Police can catch up with them.
Protect yourself
To stop doorstep criminals and rogue traders, remember that you must never:
• Agree for work on your house or garden by someone who knocks at your door uninvited
• Give money to or sign any forms for people who turn up on your doorstep
• Open the door to strangers or allow uninvited callers into your home
• Let somebody take you to the bank to get money for them
Reputable builders, roofers and gardeners do not cold call. If you need a tradesperson contact Kent’s Trading Standards Approved trader scheme Checkatrade on: 03330 146 190 or visit their website for more information at the link here >> www.checkatrade.com/kent
Remember to always get 3 quotes, never pay up front and don’t pay by cash.
If you are buying goods from someone on your doorstep costing more than £42, the law says you have 14 days to change your mind and ask for your money back. This is known as the ‘cooling off’ period.
Never give out your bank details or PIN and never transfer money out of your bank account if asked to do so for ‘security reasons’.
Remember to keep your front and back doors locked. If you are not sure about the caller, no matter how persuasive they are.
Doorstep criminals and rogue traders have been known to return to the homes of people who have previously had poor work carried out, pretending to be a Police or Trading Standards Officers. They will say arrests have been made and a court case is currently in progress. This is when they will ask for money for all sorts of reasons.
Report it
You can report a doorstep criminal, rogue trader or a scam to Trading Standards by contacting the National Citizens Advice Consumer Service Helpline on: 03454 04 05 06 or visit their website at the link here >> www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/get-more-help/if-you-need-more-help-about-a-consumer-issue
They will send details of your report to Kent County Council Trading Standards on your behalf.
If you feel afraid or threatened by a doorstep caller, phone: 999
For non-urgent calls, phone Kent Police on: 101
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Monday, 17 September 2018
Parent Point at Nursery Days, Upchurch
Parent Point is a new FREE and accessible monthly parent, carer and child group held at Nursery Days, Upchurch.
Aimed at working parents and carers who don't get to go to many weekday stay and play sessions, also parents who can't access sessions and groups due to location, transport or other commitments.
The group aims to offer all parents the opportunity to meet up with other families, make friends, play with their children, share information and access helpful ideas and tips in a safe and secure, child friendly environment.
Open to all, the group meets on the 1st Saturday of each month between 10:30am and 12:30pm at The Old School, The Street, Upchurch ME9 7AJ.
Stay up to date on the Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/parentpointupchurch
The next meeting will be on Saturday 6th October.
Nursery Days welcome all parents, carers and children to the meeting.
Stay up to date on the Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/parentpointupchurch
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