Notice Board

Wednesday 6 March 2019

The Oast Community Centre, Rainham - Our History

The Oast in Rainham is a very special community centre, and on Monday 25th March, their event, 'Our History' will finally tell their untold story... their history for local people.

What was the land used for before The Oast was built?
Who farmed the land and built The Oast?
What was The Oast used for?... perhaps not what you expected?
How did it become a community centre?

The event is an exciting opportunity to learn what history researchers have discovered about The Oast, with the chance to meet some of the contributors and hear from lead history researcher, Maggie.

Starting at 10:00am in the Granary Bar, on floor 1, they will be serving soft refreshments and cake.

Suggested donations of £5 per ticket will go towards the upcoming project to present the photos and information in the Tea Room for everyone to enjoy.

Tickets can be booked via PayPal: secretary@oastcentre.org - PP address only or cash by direct arrangement, or pay on the door.

For all booking info, please Email: fundraising@oastcentre.org

There is a limit of 50 tickets available, so advance booking is advisable.

All money raised will go towards our history interpretation fundraising appeal.

The Oast Community Centre
Granary Close, Rainham, Kent ME8 7SG

Website: www.oastcentre.org

Upchurch Matters

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Tuesday 5 March 2019

Roadworks, Delays Likely - Oak Lane, Upchurch

Stop/Go boards will be in place, planned for 2 days from Wednesday 13th March 2019, for Pothole Blitz - Carriageway Repairs carried out by KCC.

Between 7:30am and 5:30pm.

Businesses open as usual.

For details of roadworks, please see: www.roadworks.org

The Kent County Council Highways Helpline is: 03000 418181

Upchurch Matters

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Newly Refurbished Heated Room Available to Hire at The Crown at Upchurch

Our newly refurbished heated room at The Crown at Upchurch is available to hire now at extremely competitive rates, for parties, christenings, get-togethers, meals with family and friends, wakes and private functions.

Relax with friends for drinks and enjoy great home cooked food from our lunchtime menu and specials board.

For enquires, please telephone: 01634 233896

Read more about The Crown at Upchurch here >> http://bit.ly/1Mfnr1T

We look forward to welcoming you.

Annmarie Hoare

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Monday 4 March 2019

Upchurch Village Fete

Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, this year's Village Fete due to take place on Saturday 22nd June will not be going ahead.

If anyone is interested in taking over, please get in touch with Lucy and Helen at: upchurchfete@outlook.com

Thank you

Lucy Boakes

Helen Freeman

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Swale Borough Council - Environmental Surgeries

People with concerns about littering, fly tipping, graffiti or any other environmental issues in their neighbourhoods are being invited to come to surgeries being held by Swale Borough Council and Kent County Council.

Environmental Wardens will be available on:

Friday 8th March, The Hub in Eastchurch from 10:00am till 12.00pm

Monday 11th March, Sheerness Gateway from 11:00am till 1:00pm

Friday 22nd March, 12 Market Place Faversham from 10:00am till 1:00pm

Cllr David Simmons, cabinet member for the environment said:

“Swale residents have a right to live in pleasant and clean environments, and these surgeries are a great way for people to tell us about the issues that affect them. I encourage anyone concerned about anti-social behaviour to come along and talk to our wardens. If you are concerned about issues in your communities, please don’t hesitate to come and talk to us. We need your feedback to keep delivering a great service to people in our area.”

About our Wardens

Our Environment Wardens team is here to help keep Swale clean, green and safe. They can be seen around the borough cleaning graffiti, removing abandoned vehicles, clearing up fly tipping, fixing play equipment or talking to residents about the issues that concern them in their area and reminding them of their responsibilities. They are visible in their new blue and orange uniform.

Some of the tasks that they can deal with include:

• Untaxed and abandoned vehicles in public areas

• Undertaking routine road checks with the police

• Identifying, investigating and arranging the removal of graffiti

• Identifying and taking action against persons involved in fly posting

• Tackling fly tippers

• Issuing fixed penalty notices against people who drop litter, or allow their dog to foul in public without cleaning it up

• Enforcing local by-laws

• Tackling anti-social behaviour, and confiscating alcohol and tobacco off underage drinkers and smokers

• Offering advice to householders, and businesses regarding when and where to leave their waste for collection

• Maintaining and inspecting play park areas, including the installation of new equipment

• Inspecting green spaces