Maidstone Road Rainham Surgery, Including Upchurch Surgery - Flu Vaccinations

Maidstone Road Rainham Surgery, including Upchurch Surgery.

Flu Vaccinations

Maidstone Road Rainham Surgery, including Upchurch Surgery, is expecting Flu Vaccine deliveries in the last week of September 2022.

Therefore, the practice hopes to begin vaccinations in early October and will call eligible patients in to receive their Flu vaccination.

A further update will follow.

Ray Kemsley

Chair - Surgery Patient Participation Group - Upchurch & Rainham

Thank You from Foodbank Co-ordinator Gill Gay and Swale Foodbank

Swale Foodbank Project Manager Esther Hurwood.

Dear Upchurch,

Thank you, Upchurch. What a damp morning it was, with soo much traffic due to the roadworks on the A2 - London Road, and probably, the closure of the M2 coastbound slip roads at Stockbury. But it didn't put you off. Thank you for turning up with your bags full of love. As usual, a fantastic response!

Richard couldn't help us yesterday as he was at TESCO picking up food. But I had help from Georgina and Roger, thank you both.

There is soo much need at the moment. Food prices are definitely on their way up, and the need is definitely not going away anytime soon. It's going to be a long winter. But I know you, Upchurch, will be holding the hand of those who are struggling. You will be walking beside them with your generous gifts. Your generosity is pleasing to God.

We will be collecting your donations for Swale Foodbank at the bus stop opposite the church next month on Wednesday the 12th of October, between 10:30am and 11:30am.

Thank you all so much 😀

Gill Gay - Foodbank Co-ordinator
Email: gilliangay99@yahoo.co.uk

Upchurch River Valley Golf Course: Closure Notice for The State Funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Jenny Giles - Upchurch River Valley Golf Course

Telephone: 01634 360626

Website: www.rivervalleygolf.co.uk

Dementia: Ask the Experts Day at Swallows

Alison Carter

On behalf of Swale Dementia Action Alliance

Telephone: 01795 597983

Email: alisoncarter@nplh.uk

Website: https://bit.ly/3LgAy5M

Public Proclamation of His Majesty King Charles III | Book of Condolence Open for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

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Public proclamation

Following the sad passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, a local ceremony to proclaim His Majesty King Charles III the new sovereign took place at Upchurch Village Hall on Monday, 12th September at 3:00pm.

Headteacher Darran Callaghan and teacher Jackie Warner accompanied children from Holywell School who joined residents and Parish Councillors in the sunshine to ensure this village tradition continued.

Swale Ward Cllr Alan Horton thanked everyone for attending and gave an introductory speech before Parish Council Chairman Cllr Tyrone Ripley made the local proclamation of the new monarch, which ended with GOD SAVE THE KING. Cllr Horton then proposed and led three cheers for His Majesty King Charles III to finish.

Protocol and guidance dictate the day and timings for local events following the national proclamation on Saturday, 10th September and further proclamations across the nations of the UK on Sunday, 11th.

Book of condolence open

A book of condolence for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is open at St Mary's Church for residents to sign and leave personal messages in the Lady Chapel.

Upchurch Matters

Swale Foodbank Collection - Call into the Church for 'A Cuppa and a Chat'

Swale Foodbank Collection

Dear Upchurch,

I will be collecting your foodbank donations again at the bus stop opposite the church on Wednesday the 14th of September between 10:30am and 11:30am. 

Please bring your items in carrier bags. Warehouse Coordinator Richard Divers will then deliver your donations to the Swale Foodbank Warehouse, part of the Trussell Trust.

The warehouse is in need of every item, but top of the list is:

■ Tins Meat

■ Tins Tomatoes 

■ Jars of Sauce

■ Tins Soup

■ Tins Vegetables

■ Coffee

■ Biscuits

■ Chocolate Bars

Of course, all donations are helpful, providing the food is long life and well within date. I hope this list helps and you can donate some of the above.

The empty shelves at Swale Foodbank.

The Swale Foodbank account details for anyone who can't get food items to us and would like to donate are:

Bank: Natwest Business

Account Name: Swale Food Bank

Account No: 29021677

Sort Code: 60-19-25

Thank you in advance for your loving generosity ♥️

'A Cuppa and a Chat'

While you are there, why not call into the church for 'A Cuppa and a Chat' in the Lady Chapel.

We will have the kettle on from 10:00am.

This will be followed by prayer for the village, our King, our Government, those who are struggling and for anyone who needs our prayers. 

There is also the opportunity to sit quietly in the Lady Chapel and give thanks for the life of the Queen. There is a book people can write in and candles that can be lit. 

A warm welcome awaits you - just call in, and we will be pleased to see you.

Gill Gay - Foodbank Co-ordinator
Email: gilliangay99@yahoo.co.uk