Swale House, East Street, Sittingbourne Kent ME10 3HT
Monday 19 November 2018
Swale Borough Council - Revised Recycling and Waste Collections for Christmas and New Year
Swale House, East Street, Sittingbourne Kent ME10 3HT
Sunday 18 November 2018
Upchurch Poppy Appeal - 2018
On behalf of the Royal British Legion, thank you for donating to the collection in Upchurch this year. Thanks to the house-to-house collectors who ensured that most areas of the Parish were covered. Thanks also to the business and retail outlets who provided static collection points. In this special year there are many others in the village who should also be thanked for their contributions to Remembrance Day 2018.
The Remembrance Sunday service taken by Reverend Chris Shipley was held in the church of St Mary the Virgin on November 11th and was as always a moving occasion for the large congregation. We were pleased to welcome the Venerable Stephen Taylor, Archdeacon of Maidstone who gave the sermon. The names of all those from Upchurch who made the ultimate sacrifice in WWI and WWII were read out and included Pilot Officer Corbett, a Canadian Pilot shot down and fatally wounded over Upchurch during WWII. There then followed the laying of eight wreaths in the Lady Chapel, one of which was from the Mayor of our twin village Ferques in France – our Parish Council had sent a wreath of poppies for laying at the service in Ferques. After the service the Venerable Stephen Taylor, the Reverend Chris Shipley, the church choir, the uniformed Scout and Guide organisations together with members of the congregation processed to the burial ground. Remembrance crosses were laid at each of the War Graves Commission Graves by five past members of the Armed Services or Police and members of the youth organisations from the Parish.
Later in the day, at the new beacon in the recreation ground, the names of the Upchurch war dead from WWI and WWII were read out to the large crowd that had assembled. The Last Post was sounded and a two minute silence was observed. Then at 7:00pm the beacon was set alight and the church bells were rung as we joined in the conclusion of the Nation’s “Battle's Over” commemoration of the WWI Armistice being signed 100 years ago.
The work of The Royal British Legion continues and it stands shoulder to shoulder with all who serve. It provides financial, social and emotional support to those who have served or are currently serving including their dependants. At this time we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in WWI and in subsequent conflicts but we also give for the welfare and support of those who returned, in so many cases badly injured, from recent conflicts.
“WE WILL REMEMBER THEM”
Gerry Lewin - Upchurch Poppy Appeal Organiser
Telephone: 01634 366113
Email: lewing135@btinternet.com
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Saturday 17 November 2018
Berengrave Local Nature Reserve - Public Meeting at Rainham Cricket Club
A new management plan is being prepared for Berengrave Local Nature Reserve.
Anyone who wants to come along to this public meeting at Rainham Cricket Club is welcome on Wednesday 5th December 2018 at 7:00pm to tell us what you like about the nature reserve and how you would like it to be improved for people, heritage and wildlife.
At this meeting we will be gathering people’s ideas. We hope also to arrange some volunteer days and encourage local people to get more actively involved.
Find out how you can help by volunteering at the reserve.
For more information contact the Medway Council Greenspace Development Team on 01634 331255
Parking is available in the cricket club grounds.
Sharon Bayne
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Friday 16 November 2018
Medway Council - Christmas and New Year Changes to Waste and Recycling Collections
Please have your bin out by 7:00am on your revised collection day. They will not be able to return for single missed bins over the holiday period. There will also be no bulky and large item collections.
There will be no brown bin collections during Christmas week (Monday 24th December to Saturday 29th December)
Brown bin collections resume during New Year week (Monday 31st December 2018 to Saturday 5th January 2019)
Bulky and large item collections will not be made between Saturday 22nd December 2018 and Sunday 6th January 2019.
More information at >>
www.medway.gov.uk/news/article/274/changes_to_bin_collection_days_over_christmas_and_new_year
www.medway.gov.uk/news/article/274/changes_to_bin_collection_days_over_christmas_and_new_year
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Thursday 15 November 2018
Upchurch Choral Society Presents a Christmas Concert "Gloria in Excelsis!"
A programme of music and readings in anticipation of the festive season, including Vivaldi’s Gloria.
Conducted by Music Director, Marius Reklaitis
Saturday 1st December 2018
Saturday 1st December 2018
St. Mary’s Church, Upchurch at 7:30pm
Tickets £5 on the door
Or contact Sue Rossiter on: 01634 234780 Email: suerossiter@waitrose.com for more details.
Sue Rossiter - Upchurch Choral Society
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