Important Announcement from Upchurch Parish Council regarding Meetings and Events

Due to the current situation with the Coronavirus COVID-19, the following events have been postponed and will take place at a later date:

Upchurch Great British Spring Clean - weekend of Saturday 18th April

Annual Parish Meeting on Thursday 30th April

The VE Day 75th Anniversary Cream Tea Celebrations on Friday 8th May 2020

The situation and developments in this public health crisis seem to be very fast-moving and somewhat confusing, at the moment.

The government now seems to be favouring a ‘delay’ strategy, but logically, it seems only a matter of time before meetings and assemblies will have to be shut down, if only for a short time, therefore Parish Council meetings and Committee meetings have also been cancelled until further notice.

The Council will keep the public health situation and government advice under review.

Please monitor the Parish Council website for further updates.

Thank you

Wendy Licence - Clerk to the Parish Council

Tel: 01622 739324

Email: clerkupc@outlook.com

Website: www.upchurchpc.kentparishes.gov.uk

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NEW ADVICE - Coronavirus: Protect Yourself and Others

We are moving into the delay phase of Coronavirus (COVID-19).

If you have: a new continuous cough OR high temperature (37.8 degrees or higher) you should stay at home for 7 days.

Coronavirus: Here's what you can do to protect yourself and others:

✅ Wash your hands more often

✅ Use soap and water for 20 seconds

✅ Or use hand sanitiser

Read the full guidance now: nhs.uk/coronavirus

#coronavirus | #COVID_19

Department of Health and Social Care - DHSC

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KCC’s Trading Standards Checked Scheme Launched

Kent County Council has launched its Trading Standards Checked scheme for businesses in the home repair and improvement sector.

Trading Standards Checked helps protect Kent residents - especially those who are more vulnerable to doorstep callers - from criminal and rogue traders. It also supports legitimate businesses by giving them trusted accreditation to show consumers that they are legitimate and trustworthy.

Traders applying to be on the scheme are checked thoroughly. KCC has access to information and systems that no other scheme in Kent has, together with highly trained, experienced staff with a range of skills developed in their work supporting KCC Trading Standards.

Mike Hill, KCC’s Cabinet Member for Community and Regulatory Services, said:

“Trading Standards Checked is a trusted accreditation like no other for Kent traders.

It will set businesses apart and give customers peace of mind when dealing with Trading Standards Checked traders. It's also a simple, hassle-free trader scheme that offers value for money and provides businesses with all the support they need to trade with confidence.”

KCC currently has two special offers for traders, which are available until 31st March.

Kent members of Checkatrade are offered free membership for the first year, and non-members of Checkatrade can benefit from an “early-bird” discount of 50%, which means a fee of £249 plus VAT for the year.

More information is available at: www.kent.gov.uk/tschecked

Kent County Council

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Upchurch Surgery - Important Notice

Upchurch Surgery

Tel: 01634 231423

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CANCELLED - Sittingbourne Fire Station - Family Open Day

Save the date

Kent Fire and Rescue Service has announced 15 fire stations will be throwing their doors open to the public this year for more Family Open Day events.

Last year, 13 Open Days were held to welcome in local communities, with family-friendly activity zones, firefighter displays, the Byrnes show, and a brand new activity trail introduced as the main attractions.

This year, visitors can expect even more from the events, with further improved family-friendly activities being held at many of the 15 fire stations around Kent.

Sittingbourne Family Open Day

Families are invited to come along to the FREE Open Day at Sittingbourne Fire Station between 11:00am and 3:00pm on Wednesday the 15th of April to meet firefighters and staff before taking part in an exciting day full of educational activities, fire and road safety experiences as well as public life-saving and fire and road safety advice, through thrilling firefighter displays.

Address:
Sittingbourne Fire Station, 45 St Michaels Road, Sittingbourne, Kent ME10 3DN

Read more on the Kent Fire and Rescue Service website at http://bit.ly/2W67EOe

Upchurch Matters

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Holywell School Knitting and Cross Stitch Club Supplies

We are asking for donations to help run the popular Tuesday Knitting and Cross Stitch after school club.

If you are able to donate any of the following items, please leave them at the school office:- knitting needles, crochet hooks, wool and pompom makers.

Thank you

Kirste Dyson

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