Upchurch WWI Beacon of Light - Special Commemorative Shield

Upchurch - 100 years of remembrance

Upchurch’s WWI Beacon of Light - Brazier, Memorial Bench and Special Commemorative Shield have all been installed at the Recreation Ground, Oak Lane ready for Battle's Over - A Nation's Tribute, the international commemoration on November 11th 2018.

The arm on the side of the Beacon's four metre high oak post now has on it a Special Commemorative Shield, one side depicting the trenches and the other with soldiers at ease in respect of their fallen comrades.

Upchurch Parish Council commissioned sign writer Stuart Betts to produce the special Shield in gold leaf with Autumn colours, painted in enamel. Stuart has previously refurbished the four church clock faces at St. Mary's Church.

Please join us at the Beacon of Light on the Recreation Ground on November 11th 2018 to mark 100 years since the guns fell silent at the end of The First World War. 

Those millions of brave men, along with the many left at home, did their duty for their country during the dark days of war, so let us do our duty by them, honouring them through Battle's Over.

Read more about Battle's Over and the itinerary for November 11th here >> bit.ly/2qfcOpP

Upchurch Matters

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Early Morning Sun at the Recreation Ground

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Thanks very much to Ralph Liddell for sharing these lovely pictures of early morning sun at the Recreation Ground.

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Phyllida Bradshaw

Phyllida Bradshaw the wife of the former vicar of Upchurch died recently (aged 92).

Phyllida, who was confined to a wheelchair lived with her daughter Jennie for the last years of her life in the village of Eythorne in Kent. She was a much loved and respected lady here in our village of Upchurch, supporting her late husband the Reverend 'Mac' Bradshaw. She was leader of the the Brownies, and also the founder of 'Upchurch Young Wives' group, which still meets to this very day.

Her funeral will be a small private family arrangement, taking place in Sandwich, following which her ashes will be buried beside her husband here in Upchurch.

Bryan Veale

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Battle's Over - A Nation's Tribute at Upchurch Recreation Ground

For more information - visit: www.brunopeek.co.uk

Upchurch Parish Council

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Upchurch Gabriel November 2018 Issue - Ham Green, Wetham Green, Susans Lane Areas

Unfortunately, the usual distributor for the above (and surrounding) areas is unable to carry out delivery of the November Gabriel. If you occupy one of the affected residences you may collect a copy from the Costcutter Newsagent in the village.

Please accept apologies for any inconvenience caused.

PLEASE PASS THIS MESSAGE ON TO NEIGHBOURS WHO MAY NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE INTERNET OR BE UNABLE TO COLLECT COPIES PERSONALLY

Many thanks

Dave Candy [Editor]

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Upchurch WI & Wives Group Silent Auction & Coffee Morning - Amount Raised and Thank You

Thank you to everyone who supported this event on Saturday 3rd November.

£550 was raised for the Village Hall Improvement Fund.

Any items unsold were donated to the Sense Charity shop in Rainham.

Wendy Pitts - Upchurch Women's Institute

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