Christmas Craft Afternoon at St. Mary the Virgin, Newington

Saturday 15th December

2:30pm - 4:30pm

St. Mary the Virgin, Newington

Ending with Carols

Kids can have fun making Xmas decorations, cards, tags and yummy treats, while grown ups enjoy a drink and slice of cake at our Xmas Café.

This is a FREE event, but please register your interest by Emailing: xmas.craft.2018@gmail.com

Frankie Cogger

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Santa’s Sleigh Round to Upchurch

Santa’s very first Sleigh Round to Upchurch, organised by Sittingbourne Christmas Lights Association.

A big thank you to Santa for coming to Upchurch, also to all the volunteers, collectors and organisers who helped make this a very special evening for all the children.

Thank you

Thanks to Richard and Tyrone for sharing their photos.

Follow the Sittingbourne Christmas Lights Association Facebook page for more updates: www.facebook.com/SittingbourneChristmasLights

Visit the Sittingbourne Christmas Lights Association website: www.scla.co.uk

Upchurch Matters

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Knitting Group Christmas Characters - 2018

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Members of the Knitting Group have been busy again decorating railings around the centre of the village with lots of lovely knitted Christmas characters.

They look fantastic!

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Newington History Group - Diary 2019

The group covers a wide range of topics of general interest to people in Newington, Upchurch, Lower Halstow and further afield. Guests (£3) are welcome or you can become a member for £15pa.

The group meets in the Methodist Hall, Church Lane, Newington, at 7:30pm on the second Thursday of the month, excluding January and August.

These are the scheduled events for the next year:

January - No meeting

February 14th - Kent Remembered - Our changing county with Colin Harvey

March 14th - Brick making with Dave Burton

April 11th - Old Kent Windmills with Andrew Wood

May 9th - AGM & Social plus Always Look on the Bright Side of Life with Sue Flipping

June 13th - Smuggling in Kent with Peter Ewart

June TBA - WWI Peace Day Celebrations at St Mary’s Church, 2:00pm

July 11th - Visit: The Great Lines, Chatham (members and their guests only)

August - No meeting

September 12th - The Atom Bomb at Chatham with Graham Dudley

September 14th & 15th - Heritage Open Days at St Mary’s Church, 2:00pm - 5;00pm

October 10th - A Schoolgirl’s War (WW2) with Mary Smith

November 10th - Remembrance Sunday at St Mary’s Church,10:00am

November 14th - Tales of Historic Items told by NHG members

December 12th - Christmas Social (members and their guests only)

For more details about the group:

Website: www.newingtonhistorygroup.btck.co.uk

Email: thelma@newingtonhistory.co.uk

Twitter: www.twitter.com/NewingtonHG

Call: 01795 842711

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Frank Fiddyment 1938 - 2018

Dad died in hospital on Thursday 29th November after a short illness. Helen, Simon and Lucy would like to thank all those who have already sent messages of love and support.

Dad's funeral will take place on Monday 7th January at 2:00pm at The Garden of England Crematorium, Bobbing.

We would prefer family flowers only but should you wish to donate in dad's memory, Demelza House is the chosen charity. Cheques should be sent to John Weir Funeral Directors at 130 - 132 High Street, Rainham, Kent ME8 8AR or alternatively donations can be made through www.funeralzone.co.uk where you can also share memories, stories and photos of the wonderful man who gave so much of his time and energy to the village he and mum lived in for so many happy years.

Friends are welcome to attend the funeral service, and to join us at The Crown, Upchurch afterwards to share stories and raise a glass in his memory.

Thank you

Helen, Simon and Lucy Fiddyment

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Upchurch Village Christmas Tree 2018

Upchurch Parish Councillors Peter Masson, Neil Sheppard, Tyrone Ripley, Gary Rosewell, John Arnold and Pam Denny, all helped put up the village Christmas tree today, Saturday 8th December 2018.

Also lending a hand were village caretaker Cliff Hansford, PCSO John Cork, Terry Lewis and Nick Thompson-moore.

The new Christmas tree lights have been paid for this year with a Festive Display Grant secured from Swale Borough Council.

Upchurch is 1 of 19 local organisations sharing almost £28,000 in grant money to help provide Christmas displays in towns and villages across the borough.

This year's lovely tree was once again very kindly donated by Bob Friend and family.

Thank you Bob 🎄🎅🏼 👍🏼 😀

Councillor Tyrone Ripley

Upchurch Parish Council

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