John Wishart - Chairman
Tel: 07971 511956
Email: john@togthedog.co.uk
Website: www.upara.club
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Monday, 3 June 2019
Sunday, 2 June 2019
Join The Adventure at 1st Upchurch Scout Group - Come and Meet the Team at Upchurch Village Fete
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New recruits and volunteers are always welcome to join the adventure at 1st Upchurch Scout Group.
Come and meet the team on our stall at Upchurch Village Fete at Holywell School on Saturday 22nd June between 12:00pm and 4:00pm.
We look forward to meeting you!
We look forward to meeting you!
For more information, please Email: 1stupchurchscoutgroup@gmail.com
Do more.
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Be more.
Julia Richardson
Group Scout Leader - 1st Upchurch Scout Group
Tel: 01634 389836
Tel: 01634 389836
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Saturday, 1 June 2019
9th Annual Lower Halstow Novelty Dog Show
Saturday 8th June at the Memorial Hall Green, Lower Halstow
Registration 9:00am - Judging starts at 11:00am
Registration 9:00am - Judging starts at 11:00am
All monies raised will be contributed to the over 60's Christmas function
Keith Howard Challis MBE
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A thank you from ex-Borough Councillor Gerry Lewin
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Alison, Gerry and Sarah Lewin. |
I have had the pleasure to represent Hartlip & Upchurch originally and then Hartlip, Newington & Upchurch as a Swale Borough Councillor since 1991, when I stood for election for the first time in my life. I was then re-elected at every subsequent borough election until this year when my name did not appear on the May 2019 ballot paper, a decision I had made in 2017.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for the kindness and support that I have received in those 28 years. I am also happy to acknowledge that you all have offered me enormous amounts of advice at one time or another - most of which I was happy to listen too!
Thank you also to the many who have wished me a ‘happy retirement’, but you should know that I intend to continue to be active in the parish of Upchurch in which I live.
It goes without saying - but it needs to be said - that I owe a considerable debt of gratitude to my late wife Dianne and our daughters Alison and Sarah for their support which enabled me to spend a third of my life as an elected Councillor.
Gerry Lewin
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New Charges at KCC Household Waste Recycling Centres
Even if produced at a domestic property, these materials are to be treated as non-household waste in accordance with the Controlled Waste Regulations 2012.
Non-household waste already charged for at HWRCs includes tyres from cars and motorcycles.
KCC HWRCs do not accept waste emanating from a business.
Plasterboard and tyres have designated recycling containers.
Other chargeable materials noted below must be placed in the soil, rubble and hardcore recycling area.
The list below details chargeable materials:
• Ceramic Bathroom and Kitchen Items (including baths, bidets, cisterns, shower
00trays, sinks, toilet pans, wash basins)
• Breeze blocks and bricks
Site staff decisions are final.
• Cement (set and powder)
• Concrete
• Drainpipes (ceramic types)
• Flagstones
• Granite
• Hardcore, rubble, gravel and rocks
• Marble
• Plasterboard
• Sand
• Slate
• Soil and stones
• Tiles (ceramic/clay/slate)
Please note that tyres (car and motorcycles etc) are already chargeable on site.
Vehicle restrictions were implemented at HWRCs in 2012. If you wish to check restrictions, please see KCC’s vehicle policy regarding vehicles that require vehicle vouchers.
Chargeable waste should be brought to site in appropriately sized bags; no larger than a standard black sack.
Items such as sheets of plasterboard, paving slabs and sinks that don’t fit into bags will be charged per item.
A daily limit on soil, rubble and hardcore, in-line with current restrictions will apply - a maximum of 5 bags/items (a bag can be up to the size of a standard black sack). The policy to limit these materials was introduced in 2012 to prevent trade waste abuse.
Site staff decisions are final.
For more information, visit: www.kent.gov.uk/waste-planning-and-land/rubbish-and-recycling/waste-charging-guide
Upchurch Matters
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Memories of Bishop Lane in the Early Years by David Wood
Constructed in 1964/65 during a period of new housing expansion in the village, Bishop Lane which has twenty three houses and is named after well-known Upchurch organiser and parish councillor Cecil Bishop, came into existence and has flourished with a close knit community.
Two main types of houses were constructed on the site, with either two or three bedrooms. An outhouse is attached to the side of each house. Initially, the houses were council properties but most of these were sold off and became privately owned.
Some of the early residents were well known in the village because of their involvement in different organisations or clubs. Alan Bissell who lived with his wife Phyllis at number 21 had served in the Gordon Highlanders during World War Two and gained fame as a goalkeeper with Upchurch Football Club during the late 1940s and early 1950s. Jim Martin who worked as a Redlands lorry driver became a very successful bowler with Lower Halstow Cricket Club during the 1960s and Doug Sellen who lived with his wife Gladys at number 7 became a leading darts player for The Crown in the local darts league. Dave Bronger who lived with his mother at number 9 performed as a well-known local football referee, while his mother Annie, a very talkative and jolly woman, belonged to several village organisations which included the WRVS, the Darby & Joan Club and The Women’s Institute. She also served on the Carnival Committee and regularly appeared on carnival floats and in the carnival fancy dress parade. She also did seasonal work on local farms. As her elder son John said, “Mum was in everything.”
Annie Bronger and former brickfield worker Charlie Clark were two well-known characters at Bishop Lane in the early days. These are sadly long gone but Neville and Betty Wildish, Joan Bunting and Janet Gilbert are some of the original residents still living in the lane. Janet Gilbert says,
“The relationship between the residents has always been very good, particularly in the early days when everyone knew each other. We were like one big family. We looked after each other’s children. Many of the children played on the recreation ground and I used to go fruit picking with Iris Martin, Joan Bunting and Pat Friend. Residents designed and entered a decorated float in the village carnival. I remember we did St Trinian’s one year. A lot of younger people have moved in but Bishop Lane is still a very quiet and friendly place to live.”
Bishop Lane continues to thrive with its community of long term and more recent residents.
“The relationship between the residents has always been very good, particularly in the early days when everyone knew each other. We were like one big family. We looked after each other’s children. Many of the children played on the recreation ground and I used to go fruit picking with Iris Martin, Joan Bunting and Pat Friend. Residents designed and entered a decorated float in the village carnival. I remember we did St Trinian’s one year. A lot of younger people have moved in but Bishop Lane is still a very quiet and friendly place to live.”
Bishop Lane continues to thrive with its community of long term and more recent residents.
About David
David Wood was born, raised and still lives in Upchurch today. He is able to write from personal experience about village life and the changes that have taken place over the years, making ‘Memories of Upchurch’ a very readable book and detailed historical study of the village.
David's book, ‘Memories of Upchurch’ is available direct from David at: david3702001@yahoo.co.uk or from us here at Upchurch Matters.
Price £12 + £3.50 postage and packing.
David Wood
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