St Mary's Church Fundraising Garden Sale

Mary Stone

Thank You from Upchurch Village Hall - Upchurch Afternoon Tea

Upchurch Afternoon Tea - August 21st

Covid-19 all but closed the Village Hall for use since April 2020. On the 17th May this year all of us began Step 3 of the Roadmap and by June 21st we can all start to begin leading normal lives. In consequence, the Village Hall is re-opening up to its regular users and other hirers as the Roadmap allows.

During the prolonged closure, a lot has been achieved by the Village Hall with Phase One [“The Refurbishment Project”] completed. In the lead up to Covid-19, many residents had been supporting fundraising and the Village Hall was applying for grants to pay for the works.

By April 2020 sufficient funds had been raised or pledged to enable all phases of the project to be completed and a courageous decision was made to commission work for all phases which meant that the hall would be closed for use until October 2020 at least. As it turned out the Covid-19 lockdown became a reason why the hall had to be closed during this time and the second lockdown also kept the hall closed despite it being ready for use.

As part of the current re-opening of the Village Hall, we would like to take the opportunity to say “thank you” to the residents and organisations of Upchurch for supporting us prior to and during the closure. To which end on the afternoon of Saturday, August 21st we shall be inviting you to accept our afternoon tea [with the Upchurch WI in the kitchen] from 3:00pm - 5:00pm when you will be able to chat and talk to friends without being subjected to speeches or a “programme”.

If any village voluntary organisation would like to set up a stand [free of charge] then they will be welcome. There will be an opportunity for a limited number of trade stands for local businesses. 

All stands will need to be booked in advance so please show your early interest by contacting Gerry Lewin 01634 366113 / 07946 996789.

We look forward to the pleasure of your company.

David G Steward - Chairman UVH

Post Van Vandalised | Car Window Broken - Upchurch

Hartlip, Newington & Upchurch Ward

Crime Number: 46/83034/21

At 12:36pm on Saturday the 15th of May, a post van in Holywell Lane, Upchurch, was vandalised by unknown suspects who plastered it with flour and eggs.

Crime Number: 46/83040/21

At 12:40pm on Saturday the 15th of May, a car window was broken when a pick-up truck with people standing in the back were throwing flour and eggs at vehicles as they travelled along The Street in Upchurch.

If you have any information that could help investigators please contact Kent Police on telephone number 101 and quote the relevant crime number above.

For more information on crime prevention visit: www.kent.police.uk

Kent Community Messaging

Covid-19: Restrictions in England from 17th May - STEP 3

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STEP 3

Some Coronavirus restrictions are being lifted across England today, as we move to Step 3 of the roadmap.

Find out what you can and cannot do at: www.gov.uk/guidance/covid-19-coronavirus-restrictions-what-you-can-and-cannot-do

#Coronavirus | #Covid_19 

Upchurch Matters

UPDATED: Contact Details for Kent Police Rural Team - North Division

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The Kent Police Rural Team takes action against fly-tippers, wildlife criminals, illegal shellfish harvesters, hare coursers, soft fruit thieves, poachers, heritage looters as well as agricultural machinery and equestrian tack and trailer thieves.

Rural Team - North Division contact details:

Tel: 07528 989095

Email: rural.task.force@kent.police.uk

PC Paul Williams

PC Adrian Goodsall
PC Nathan Southern

PC Mark Pennicott

Team Leader - Inspector Dave Smith: 07800 675376

Rural Sergeant - Darren Walshaw: 07870 252185
Rural Crime Co-ordinator - Doug Robertson: 07972 004578

Follow the Rural Team on Twitter: @kentpolicerural

For information on rural crime, visit: https://bit.ly/3uVAYpe

Report non-urgent crime online at: www.kent.police.uk/report

Upchurch Matters

NHS Kent and Medway CCG - Community Bulletin

New assessment service for people with 'Long Covid'

Kent and Medway’s Post-Covid Assessment Service opened on 14th May 2021 to help people suffering from Long Covid, also known as Post-Covid Syndrome.

Symptoms can include fatigue, breathlessness, anxiety and depression, joint or muscle pain, chest pains, not being able to focus or to think straight.

If the effects of a Covid infection last for more than 12 weeks, patients should contact their GP practice, so any alternative diagnosis for the condition can be ruled out and to decide if the Post-Covid Assessment Service would be suitable.

Once referred, the Post-Covid Assessment Service will make contact with the patient and an expert team of professionals will assess their condition and provide support in accessing services to support their recovery.

Visit our website to find out more.

Update on accessing General Practice

The latest Kent and Medway data on appointments with general practice teams shows nearly 460,000 patients were seen face-to-face in March 2021.

That’s very close to the number of face-to-face appointments that were taking place monthly before the pandemic. Combined with many more telephone and online appointments, our 198 practices held over 200,000 more appointments this March compared to February 2020.

As Covid-19 restrictions lift further on Monday (17th May 2021) GP surgeries across the country are being asked to have receptions open to patients whilst following social distancing and covid-secure guidance.

GPs have also played a key role in the vaccination effort, managing the delivery of almost one million of Kent and Medway’s vaccines so far.

This increase in demand, as well as continuing to support vaccinations, means that your local practice will remain very busy.

To help manage this and make sure that you get the right care from the right professional as quickly as possible, triage systems will remain in place. You will be asked to first discuss your conditions with a member of the healthcare team to assess the most appropriate next steps and which of the practice team it would be best to see.

If you are able to use online forms for your initial contact please do, so that phone lines can be kept clearer for those who cannot.

GP practices will continue to offer telephone and video consultations. These can be convenient and flexible ways to receive healthcare for many people but where patients need to be seen by a health professional face-to-face, this will be arranged.

If you have a preference about how to access care you can discuss this with your practice.

People at risk of Type 2 diabetes referred to national programme

The CCG’s diabetes team has been hard at work identifying those at risk of Type 2 diabetes and encouraging them to get help through referring them to the National Diabetes Prevention Programme.

From March 2020 to March 2021, 8,927 people in Kent and Medway were given details of the programme, which helps people make positive lifestyle changes and avoid the disease. Read more on this story on our website.

This week is Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Week (10th May - 16th May) and a wealth of information to stay healthy is available on our website.

Keeping safe after third step in lockdown easing

The Prime Minister has confirmed that the third step of England’s lockdown roadmap can proceed as scheduled on 17th May.

Despite the further easing of restrictions, social distancing will remain in place in social care, medical, retail, hospitality and business settings. People will still need to wear face coverings on transport and in shops - unless they are exempt.

Social distancing with close family and friends will be a matter of personal judgement. But people are asked to remain cautious around close contact, like hugging.

Visit the GOV.UK website for more information on the roadmap out of lockdown.

Read the full bulletin at >> https://bit.ly/3fjxczg

NHS Kent and Medway Clinical Commissioning Group