POSTPONED - Newington History Group

We're so sorry but we have to postpone Dave Meredith's talk this month on Newington Nostalgia.

In the last few days, it's become apparent that many more people are expected than the Methodist Hall can hold and we've tried in vain to get a suitable alternative venue. We're sorry to disappoint the many people who are looking forward to hearing Dave's memories and sharing their own but safety must come first.

There are so many people who lived in the village in the 50s and 60s who've said they'd like to come - when it happens, it's going to be quite a historic occasion!

If you know of anyone who was planning to be at the meeting on Thursday (March 12th), could you let them know about the postponement and we'll contact everyone once the new date is set.

For more details Email: newingtonhistorygroup@outlook.com

Call: 01795 842711.
Visit the website: www.newingtonhistorygroup.btck.co.uk
Follow on Facebook: Newington History Group

Sue Flipping - Newington History Group

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Linda Garrett is Running The Saxon Shore Half Marathon - Raising Money For CALM

Lower Halstow's Linda Garrett will be running The Saxon Shore Half Marathon from Herne Bay to Whitstable on Sunday 14th June 2020, in memory of her late brother Jeff who sadly took his own life in Septemeber 2016, and to raise money for CALM, a charity now close to her own heart.

The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is leading the movement against suicide, the single biggest killer of men under 45 in the UK and the cause of 18 deaths every day.

The charity runs a FREE and confidential helpline and webchat - 7 hours a day, 7 days a week for anyone who needs to talk about life’s problems. They also support those bereaved by suicide.

CALM is not just for men, anyone needing support can call their Helpline 0800 58 58 58

Please read Linda's story on JustGiving >> www.justgiving.com/fundraising/linda-garrett2 and if you can, please donate towards her £500 target for this very worthy cause.

Thank you

Remember to Gift Aid!

Good luck Linda 🤞🏼

To find out more about the great work of CALM, visit their website >> www.thecalmzone.net 

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CANCELLED - The English Festival at Riverside Country Park

The English Festival

The English Festival returns to Riverside Country Park, Lower Rainham Road ME7 2XH on Saturday 18th April 2020, between 11:00am and 5:00pm.

The free fun-packed day out for the whole family marks St George’s Day with activities celebrating the most iconic and ironic of English traditions.

This year's attractions and activities include:

• Dragon Show

• Falconry Display

• Car Display from Southern Mini Owners

• Crazy Golf

• Punch and Judy

• Land Train

• Dizzy O'Dare presents Falconry Dismay

• Shire Horses

• Bingo Tent

• Medway Lindy Hoppers

• Music and Pirate Workshops

• Live Music

Getting there

Park and ride

£1 per person for a return. Children under 16 go free. From the University of Greenwhich, Medway Campus - look for the yellow park and ride signs. It runs from 10:00am to 6:00pm.

Park and walk

£3 per vehicle at Bloors Wharf (bottom of Bloors Lane, off Lower Rainham Road) and enjoy a pleasant 15-minute walk to the event along the river path.

Parking on-site

£5 with limited spaces available. Parking will be aimed primarily at Blue Badge holders.

Look out for local road signs.

For more information, visit >> www.medway.gov.uk/englishfestival

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St. George's Day Supper at The Three Tuns Lower Halstow

Reservations essential. Get in quick, limited tables available.

Please telephone to book.

The Three Tuns
The Street, Lower Halstow, Sittingbourne, Kent ME9 7DY

Telephone: 01795 842840
Website: www.thethreetunsrestaurant.co.uk

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New Social Prescribing Service to Launch in Medway

Abigail Oborne believes that social prescribing’s buzzword status shouldn’t detract from the real and significant impact it can have on people’s lives.

Social prescribing enables health professionals to refer someone to a link worker. A link worker will then help that person to create their own ‘social prescription’ to improve their health and wellbeing. This may be doing an activity, getting advice or joining a local social group or club.

Newly appointed as Community Project Officer for Social Prescribing, Abigail is excited about our new social prescribing service for the over 65s, Better Connected, which will launch in mid-March;

“We know that older people are socially isolated but out in communities, this can be quite a hidden problem.

I’m really looking forward to seeing the Better Connected service help isolated older people rediscover their place in society and make those all-important social connections.”

A key part of Abigail’s role will be to deliver training to allied health professionals, Medway’s voluntary sector and council staff to help them understand what the Better Connected service offers and how to refer into it.

With her background in community engagement for the Pilgrims Hospices in Canterbury, Abigail is really looking forward to working closely with Medway’s voluntary and charity sector.

“There is incredible support out there for older people in Medway and I’m really excited to work with organisations to find new ways to fill any gaps.”

If you or your organisation would like to find out more about social prescribing and how you can refer into the Better Connected service, please Email: healthimprovement@medway.gov.uk

For launch news and updates, follow A Better Medway on Twitter and Facebook

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Please Complete the Upchurch Village Hall Survey

We would like your views on the Village Hall to help us decide how best to improve its facilities, activities and services.

Please complete the survey using the following link, there are only 10 questions and will take less than 5 minutes to complete.

Link >> www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/SQ8GMSS

Thank you on behalf of the Upchurch Village Hall Management Committee.

David Steward

Chairman UVHMC

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