Thursday 15 November 2018
Upchurch Parish Council Report - November 2018
Report of the Parish Council November 2018
Cllr Tyrone Ripley (Chairman), Cllr John Arnold (Vice Chairman), Cllr Pam Denny, Cllr Alan Horton, Cllr Gerry Lewin, Cllr Peter Masson, Cllr Janet Marshall, Cllr Gary Rosewell and Cllr Neil Sheppard. Clerk Mrs Wendy Licence
Church Clock Restoration
Councillors have been overwhelmed by the response to the appeal to restore the church clock in commemoration of the centenary of the end of the Great War. Upchurch lost thirty four young men during the First World War and Upchurch Cricket Club has remembered that three of their players never returned home. At the time of writing this report, £5661.25 has been generously donated and donations are continuing to be received. There is still time to contribute as an act of remembrance for those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Donations can be made by cheque payable to “Upchurch Parish Council”and sent to the Clerk at 14 Trapfield Close, Bearsted ME14 4HT or given to any Councillor.
Planning
Ref: 18/504810/FULL
Address: 15 Forge Lane Upchurch Sittingbourne Kent ME9 7AE
Proposal: Demolition of existing Conservatory. Erection of single storey rear extension with flat roof and lantern skylight, along with First Floor rear extension.
Councillors considered the application and had no comment to make save that neighbours’ views be taken into account.
Ref: 18/503381/FULL Address: Kaynes Farm Breach Lane Lower Halstow Kent ME9 7PA
Proposal: Retrospective application for stationing of a mobile home
The application has been refused.
The caravan and portacabin which have been sited in Wallbridge Lane have been reported to Enforcement Officers.
There has been an increase in the number of caravans on the site next to The Three Sisters and this has been escalated with Swale Officers who are taking legal advice. The density of the caravans raises a Health and Safety issue.
Paddock and Recreation Ground
Councillors were disappointed that the picnic bench in the Paddock has been targeted by vandals and had been graffitied. Residents are asked to be vigilant and to report any incidents to the Police.
Dog Fouling
Dog fouling in the Paddock, especially near the children’s play area, continues to be a problem and it poses serious health risk especially to children. Councillors have considered asking owners to keep their dogs on leads and the Dog Warden will be asked to make extra patrols of the area. Councillors raised concern that a child might contract toxocariasis. Councillors acknowledge that most dog owners are conscientious but if the problem continues dogs will be banned from the Paddock.
Allotments
There are a few vacant plots and anyone interested in renting a plot should contact the Clerk.
Village Christmas Tree
The Council is grateful to Mr Bob Friend for his generous donation of a Christmas tree again this year. The Parish Council has applied to the Swale Borough Council Festive Fund for a grant to replace the lights. The tree will be in place in early December.
KALC Community Awards
Councillors agreed to adopt the Awards scheme to acknowledge and recognise the contribution a resident has made to the village.
Nominations for a suitable recipient must be sent to the Clerk by 21st December 2018.
Date of next meetings:
Full Council - Thursday 6th December 2018 at 7:30pm in Upchurch Scout Hut.
The Planning Committee and General Purposes Committee - Wednesday 19th December at 7:30pm in the Committee Room of the Village Hall.
Full Council - Thursday 3rd January 2019 at 7:30pm in Upchurch Village Hall.
The Planning Committee and General Purposes Committee - Wednesday 16th January at 7:30pm in the Committee Room of the Village Hall.
All residents are welcome to attend the meetings and there is a time for members of the public to comment, raise concerns or ask questions.
Upchurch Parish Council would like to wish all residents a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Wendy Licence - Clerk to the Parish Council
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Wednesday 14 November 2018
THE BIG SPOTACULAR Bring & Buy Sale at Holywell Primary School
Toys, games, fancy dress, books and more!
Friday the 16th of November
From 3pm until 4pm in the School Hall
All proceeds to BBC Children in Need
Open to all
Please come and support this very worthy cause
Thank you
Arranged and led by the TED committee
Holywell Primary School
Forge Lane, Upchurch, ME9 7AE
Forge Lane, Upchurch, ME9 7AE
Telephone: 01634 388416
Website: www.holywell.kent.sch.uk
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Janey Hinton - Walking with Nature Calendar 2019
Local photographer Janey Hinton has recently produced a stunning new calendar "Walking with Nature” featuring some of her beautiful photographs of local wildlife.
Walking with Nature features predominantly photographs taken at Lower Halstow. Cards are also available and selected prints too.
Calendars cost £10 with 20% going to the charity Marie Curie.
Janey says...
“I'm not good at sitting in a hide and waiting for wildlife to appear as I would much rather be walking with the wildlife from birds to butterflies and flowers to fungi. There's much talk about mindfulness these days and for me that is focusing on the immediate nature around me when I walk and by walk that sometimes means creeping quietly. I am frequently found on the Brickfields at Lower Halstow although I also visit Oare and Stodmarsh nature reserve.
My favourite captures are the most frustrating and that's the goldfinchs in flight as it's such it's a delight to see the feisty, little birds their extreme colours. The "Goldfinches against snow" was the reward for sitting in the freezing winter conditions. The kingfisher is an amazing bird and to watch her was a privilege. And the wasp spider was a first for me this year. Patience required? Yes but it's worth it to capture that moment - that dive, that squabble, that unusual spider, damsel fly or cobweb. Nature's all there and the camera help me to look more closely and connect with it.”
To order your calendar for Christmas, please Email: jakalush1@btinternet.com
To see more photographs, "Like" JJ Images at: www.facebook.com/JJImagesnature
Upchurch Matters
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Tuesday 13 November 2018
Upchurch Horticultural Society - October Show
Sponsored by Upchurch River Valley Golf Course Ltd
Photographs from the Upchurch Horticultural Society October Show held on Saturday the 20th in the Barn to the rear of 97 Chaffes Lane.
Sean Barry - Upchurch Horticultural Society
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Monday 12 November 2018
Rainham Christmas Lights Switch-on
Friday 30th November 2018
Rainham Shopping Centre, High Street
Family entertainment from 3:45pm with Becky Ives from Heart with performances from the local community
Switch-on is planned for 5:00pm with the Deputy Mayor pushing the magic button
CHASE from PAW PATROL will be there too!
PLUS Don't miss the opportunity to meet CHASE at Rainham Library from 2:00pm - 2:30pm
FREE, but booking is essential - Please phone: 01634 337799
Facebook >> www.facebook.com/christmasinmedway
Website >> www.medway.gov.uk/christmas
Medway Council
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Rainham Shopping Centre, High Street
Family entertainment from 3:45pm with Becky Ives from Heart with performances from the local community
Switch-on is planned for 5:00pm with the Deputy Mayor pushing the magic button
CHASE from PAW PATROL will be there too!
PLUS Don't miss the opportunity to meet CHASE at Rainham Library from 2:00pm - 2:30pm
FREE, but booking is essential - Please phone: 01634 337799
Facebook >> www.facebook.com/christmasinmedway
Website >> www.medway.gov.uk/christmas
Medway Council
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