Arrest Made After Thefts from Sheds in Newington

Hartlip, Newington & Upchurch Ward

Crime Number: XY/060511/18

At 10:30pm on Friday 21st of September, various items were stolen from sheds in Pear Tree Walk, Newington.

Police made an arrest and returned the property to its rightful owners.

If you have any information that could help investigators please contact Kent Police on telephone number 101 and quote the relevant crime number above.

For more information on crime prevention visit: www.kent.police.uk

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Upchurch Horticultural Society September Show 2018 - Photos

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Sean Barry - Upchurch Horticultural Society

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Macmillan World's Biggest Coffee Morning at 22 Church Farm Road, Upchurch

In aid of Macmillan Cancer Support

Watch the Video

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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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M Pulse Fitness Classes at Upchurch Village Hall

 MARK BROWNE - M PULSE FITNESS  

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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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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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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