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Clubs, community groups, schools, and early years settings are being invited to apply for funding to provide extra activities that will help children and young people reconnect to their pre-pandemic lives.
The funding is being made available through the Kent County Council-led Reconnect: Kent Children and Young People programme and can be used for activities, events or local projects that address gaps in learning missed, promote health and happiness, encourage the take-up of sports or other outdoor activities, help children and young people reconnect with friends, family or communities or generate more work-related opportunities.
Sue Chandler, Cabinet Member for Integrated Children’s Services, said:
“We’re delighted to be able to open up this latest round of funding so that more children and young people can take part in activities that will help them get back to doing the things they love or trying new pursuits.
“In the summer, thousands of children and young people were able to enjoy activities provided by local clubs and community groups and funded by Reconnect grants. Feedback from young people about these activities was so positive and we would really encourage local community organisations, schools, and early years settings to take full advantage of this funding to reach even more children and young people in the county.”
Amounts of up to £2,000 are available to small groups and organisations, schools, and early years settings to run local projects or events, while larger community organisations can apply for up to £8,000.
Young people can also apply for up to £2,000 to run their own projects or events if they are supported by a youth hub or youth organisation.
The activities need to be inclusive and provide equal access to all children and young people between now and the end of August 2022. Full details of the application process, funding criteria and the online form to apply are available on the Reconnect website
Funding applications will be decided by the 12 Local Children’s Partnership Group (LCPG)
The closing date for applications is Sunday, October 24th.
Suz Elvey
Kent County Council
Hartlip, Newington & Upchurch Ward
Crime Number: 46/190762/21
Between 11:00am and 2:00pm on Monday the 27th of September, a pet ferret was stolen from its garden cage in Bishop Lane, Upchurch and found later on the green.
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
Hello UpARA members,
September turned out to be another great success with both our Runnymede / Saville Gardens trip and our first Social Afternoon (Quiz) going extremely well.
Our next Social will have Jeff Pedley entertaining us on the afternoon of the 29th of October. We hope that many of you will be able to attend; non-member friends are welcome too. However, we do need to know who is coming for tables and seating etc. Again, it is bring your own drink and nibbles, just sit back and enjoy yourselves with friends. (£5 pay on the day).
Please Email: uparaupchurch@gmail.com or text: 07802 250773 to book a space.
The Quiz was a close-run thing with the winning team, (who celebrated with some nice bottles of Rioja and Prosecco) just a couple points ahead of the pack.
Some lucky holders of the free ‘Golden Tickets’ shared £100 in cash to boot!
The thoughts of Chairman John
Hi everyone,
Time seems to have flown by since Lockdown, credit to all members who ensured all our activities re-started with great support.
The first Tenpin Bowling only tempted six members; however, it was good to see Perspex Screens between the lanes. I personally felt very comfortable and would recommend it wholeheartedly. The Bowling is very safe at the Hollywood Bowl, although my personal bowling left room for a great deal of improvement! Don't be afraid to give it a bash, even if you haven't done it for longer than you like to remember, don't worry…… you will be in good company.
We have had the same Committee with just a few changes over the past seven years, I'm sure amongst our membership of (200) there must be some who would like to join a very friendly group who are in need of new ideas. We have an option of co-opting at least 3 members (we are a little light on ladies!).
Finally thank you all for making our efforts all worthwhile, but so much is down to the enthusiasm of Bryn for all the admin and organization, and with no fewer thanks to Malcolm for all the Trips, with some still come!
The better news?? The social Degenerates Committee has resurfaced, watch this space with bated breath.
John W
London Walk
Weather permitting, we will be embarking on our first London Walk since restarting - on Friday 15th October.
This time, we are doing the ‘Southwark & Bankside’ Walk. Although the actual walk is just two miles, lots more yards will be added to this as the walk takes in many places. Some of these we will be stopping at, to allow everyone to have a nose around and at some point during the walk, there will be time to stop for lunch.
Sights on the way include Borough Market, Southwark Cathedral, Globe Theatre and countless other interesting sites and tidbits of information.
We will meet at Rainham Station and purchase our group saver (to be confirmed but think the cost of a return ticket will be £15) and take the 09:57 Thameslink train to London Bridge.
Please Email: uparaupchurch@gmail.com or text: 07802 250773 to register your interest and then further details will be sent out nearer the time.
Petanque
Please note the extra Petanque session this month, on 5th October, in no small part to its popularity and your support.
October Calendar
Monday, October 4th 2:00pm - Kurling
Tuesday, October 5th 9:30am - Coffee Morning & Art Class
Tuesday, October 5th 2:00pm - Table Tennis
Tuesday, October 5th 2:00pm - Extra Petanque Session
Wednesdays Oct 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, 10:15am - Line Dancing
Friday, October 8th 2:00pm - Monthly Meeting
(Speaker Maurice Chittenden - My Life amongst the Great Train Robbers)
Mondays October 11th, 18th, 25th, - 10:00am - Short / Soft Tennis
Tuesday, Oct 12th 10:30am - 10 Pin Bowling (Hollywood Bowl)
Wednesday, Oct 13th - Country & Western @ Inn on the Lake
Friday, Oct 15th 10:00am - London Walk (Southwark & Bankside)
Tuesday, Oct 19th 2:00pm - Petanque
Tuesday, October 26th 9:30am - Coffee Morning & Art Class
Tuesday, October 26th 2:00pm - Table Tennis
Friday, October 29th 2:00pm - UpARA Social - With Jeff Pedley
Hopefully, see you all soon - your UpARA Committee.
It's time to have your say on the future of policing in Kent
Kent Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Scott has launched a survey that will determine his focus for the next few years.
Every 4 years, the Police and Crime Commissioner must decide the priorities for the Kent Police Force. To do that, Matthew Scott has launched a survey and is seeking your opinion on whether the force is performing as it should and where you think resources should be focussed in the future.
It asks what type of crimes matter most to you: it asks about victim support and violent crime, as well as road safety and antisocial behaviour. It also asks whether you’ve been a victim of crime and whether you have installed your own security devices, like alarms and doorbell cameras.
The results of this survey will influence the Commissioner’s new Police and Crime Plan, which sets out the strategy for the police for the next 4 years.
Upchurch Matters
Uplift
Uplift will be celebrating Harvest in the Village Hall on Sunday the 3rd of October.
Starting at 10:30am - all welcome.
A Cuppa and a Chat
A Cuppa and a Chat will be on the 2nd week of the month. The next one is on the 13th of October, in St Mary's Church, 10:00am - 12 midday.
All welcome, come and have a cuppa.
Rainbow Café
The Rainbow Café will be in St Mary's Church on the 1st Thursday of the month. October's Café will be open on Thursday the 7th, 2:00pm - 5:00pm.
Come and join us for homemade cakes and savouries. And kids, our snack deal is still available. Choose 5 items for £1.
Swale Foodbank
Our monthly Foodbank collection will be on the 2nd week of the month. We will be opposite the Church on Wednesday the 13th of October from 10:30am - 11:30am.
After you have dropped off your wonderful donations, you can cross the road and get a cuppa!
Thank you
Gill Gay
It will be necessary to close part of Horsham Lane, Upchurch from Monday 11th October 2021, with estimated completion by 15th October 2021.
Horsham Lane, Upchurch will be closed in the general vicinity of number 106, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Horsham Lane, Otterham Quay Lane, Lower Rainham Road, Moor Street, A2 London Road, Hartlip Hill, High Street, Boyces Hill, Keycol Hill, Key Street Roundabout, Sheppey Way, Ferry Road, The Street, Old Ferry Road, Raspberry Hill Lane, Sheerness Road, Halstow Lane, Forge Lane and vice versa.
The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while maintenance works are undertaken by Southern Water.
For information regarding this closure please contact Southern Water on: 0330 303 0368, who will able to assist with the scope of these works.
KCC 24hr Contact Centre: 03000 418181
Kent County Council - Highways, Transportation & Waste
