Cathleen Tamsett

Cathleen, with her husband John (Tammy) was one of the first residents to move into Crosier Court when it was built in 1962. She also taught at St. Mary’s Infant School, before it amalgamated with Holywell School.

Cathleen died aged 83 in Rogers House Care Home, Wigmore, on Wednesday 3rd July. Her funeral will be held on Tuesday 30th July, firstly at 10:00am at the Garden of England Crematorium, Bobbing, followed by a memorial service at 11:00am in St. Matthew’s Church, Drewery Drive, Wigmore.

It is preferred there be family flowers only, but if anyone wishes to make a donation in her memory, Cathleen's preferred charity is The Children's Society. Cheques made payable to this can be sent to John Weir Funeral Directors, 130-132 High Street, Rainham, Kent ME8 8AR.

Thank you

Pat New

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Latest POLICE.UK Crime Data for the Area - May 2019

Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch

Here is a brief summary of the crime information for the past 2 months:

	April 2019	May 2019
All crime	36	18
Anti-social behaviour	18	9
Bicycle theft	0	0
Burglary	0	1
Criminal damage and arson	3	1
Drugs	1	0
Other crime	1	0
Other theft	1	0
Possession of weapons	0	0
Public order	1	4
Robbery	0	0
Shoplifting	0	0
Theft from the person	0	0
Vehicle crime	2	0
Violence and sexual offences	9	3

Please visit: www.police.uk for more information including outcomes for these crimes and contact information for your local policing team.

Lower Halstow and Iwade

Here is a brief summary of the crime information for the past 2 months:

	April 2019	May 2019
All crime	11	19
Anti-social behaviour	6	13
Bicycle theft	1	0
Burglary	0	0
Criminal damage and arson	1	4
Drugs	0	0
Other crime	0	0
Other theft	0	0
Possession of weapons	0	0
Public order	1	1
Robbery	0	0
Shoplifting	0	0
Theft from the person	0	0
Vehicle crime	1	0
Violence and sexual offences	1	1

Please visit: www.police.uk for more information including outcomes for these crimes and contact information for your local policing team.

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Leigh Academy Rainham

A hoarding in Station Road, Rainham is advertising what will be the first new secondary school to be built in our area for a very long time.

Coming soon

Leigh Academy Rainham

A brand new mixed 11-18 Secondary Academy

For details visit: www.leighacademyrainham.org.uk

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Public Exhibition for Proposed New Homes and Public Spaces at Pump Lane, Rainham

The plans

Developers AC Goatham & Son who own the land at Pump Lane, Rainham are relocating fruit production to other sites and in Autumn 2018 consulted with residents on development proposals.

The site is located south of Lower Rainham Road, centred upon Pump Lane and extending, in part to Lower Bloors Lane to the east and to Lower Twydall Lane to the west. The southern-most boundary is formed of the railway. The site is currently used as commercial fruit orchards.

The proposals are for a residential development of up to 1,250 homes with landscaped areas, open spaces and other community benefits.

It is proposed that at the heart of the development there will be a village green that will integrate with existing pedestrian routes.

A new primary school with playing fields is planned for the space at the rear of the existing houses on Lower Rainham Road.

Access to the development will be from Lower Rainham Road and Pump Lane.

Public exhibition

Outline planning application: MC/19/1566 has now been submitted to Medway Council and a two-day public exhibition will be held at which the developer will present their plans.

Members of the consultation team will be available to discuss the plans and answer any questions residents may have, on Friday 12th July, from 3:00pm until 8.00pm and Saturday 13th July, from 10:00am until 1:00pm at Holy Trinity Church Hall, Twydall Lane, Gillingham, ME8 6JU

Contact: 0800 955 1042

Email: pumplane@yourshout.org

You will also be able to view more information on the website: www.pumplane.org

Outline planning application details

MC/19/1566 | Outline planning application with some matters reserved (appearance, landscaping, layout and scale) for redevelopment of land off Pump Lane to include residential development comprising of approximately 1,250 residential units, a local centre, a village green, a two form entry primary school, a 60 bed extra care facility, an 80 bed care home and associated access (vehicular, pedestrian, cycle). | Land Off Pump Lane Rainham Kent ME8 7TJ.

The application can be viewed online at: https://publicaccess1.medway.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=PT14G0KNM9R00

Comments on the application should be made in writing and reach Medway Council by Tuesday 23rd July 2019 (remember to include the planning application number).

There are a number of ways you can send your comments, you can either:

• Submit your comments online at: https://publicaccess1.medway.gov.uk/online-applications

• Send a letter to: Medway Council Planning Service, Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham,

• Kent, ME4 4TR

• Or Email: planning.representations@medway.gov.uk

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UpARA - July 2019 Newsletter & Latest Schedule of Events

John Wishart - Chairman

Tel: 07971 511956

Email: john@togthedog.co.uk

Website: www.upara.club

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1st Upchurch Brownies and Guides - Strawberry Tea - Amount Raised and Thank You

Congratulations to 1st Upchurch Brownies and Guides, and thank you to everyone who came along and supported their Strawberry Tea again this year on Wednesday the 3rd of July at Drakes Lodge Scout Hut. Also to everyone who bought raffle tickets in advance and donated prizes. 

The event raised a new record amount of £675.14.

The proceeds will be split 50/50 between Breast Cancer Care and the Upchurch Guides equipment fund.

Breast Cancer Care Website: www.breastcancercare.org.uk

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