NSD Runners

We are a local and inclusive community running group based in Upchurch set up in 2021 and open to runners of all abilities, even complete beginners.

We meet on Tuesday evenings and weekends at the Crown pub - you may have seen us about.

It is free to join and a great way to get fit and meet new people along the way.

Runners of all abilities are welcome and encouraged to join us.

Please contact nsdrunners@gmail.com if you are interested.

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Search for NSD Runners on Strava

Darren Wright

Co-op Community Fund - Choose a New Local Cause to Support

Co-op membership - supporting local causes

When Co-op members buy selected Co-op branded products and services, 2p for every £1 they spend goes into their membership account. And the Co-op split the same between like-minded community organisations and local causes within the Co-op Community Fund.

Members can select a local cause they would like to support.

Thanks to its members, the fund has raised £42,779 for causes close to Upchurch.

If you do not select a cause to support, the Co-op shares the funds you raised equally between the 3 local causes in your community.

The Co-op gives you a new set of causes to choose from every October.

You can change the cause you support at any time, and it is now possible for members to donate the rewards balance they have earned to the Co-op Foundation - helping the charity build fairer and more co-operative communities.

If you want to see more causes, use the search function at the bottom of the 'Choose a local cause' page on the Co-op membership website - see the link below.

Our 3 local causes are:

1st Upchurch Brownies and Guides

Upchurch Village Hall

SATEDA

Become a Co-op member and make a difference in your community

To get involved, join the Co-op as a member to earn rewards for you and choose a local cause to support in your community.

To earn and spend your rewards, remember to show your membership card or the Co-op app every time you pay.

As a member, you will also benefit from exclusive member discounts and receive personalised offers across the Co-op family of businesses.

You can spend the rewards you earn on most things you buy from the Co-op - not just Co-op products.

Become a Co-op member and choose a local cause at: coop.co.uk/membership

Or download and join using the Co-op app and start using your digital card today - It only costs £1 to join!

Upchurch Matters

Newington History Group

The excavation of a Roman iron furnace during the archaeological dig at

Watling Place, Newington, in 2018.

Sue Flipping will pose the question Newington - a Roman service station? at Newington History Group's monthly meeting in the Village Hall on Thursday (Oct 27th) at 7:00pm.

Her talk will cover some of the most interesting finds from the 'remarkable' excavation of a small industrial town east of the village at Watling Place four years ago.

Newington was a Roman centre for surrounding villages, such as Rainham, Upchurch, Lower Halstow and Iwade, and a 'service station' for wider afield.

​The event (free to members) is open to guests (£3) and includes refreshments. There is free parking at the hall.

For more details contact the group through the website: www.newingtonhistory.uk or call: 01795 842711. Follow on Facebook: Newington History Group, and Twitter: @newingtonhg

Richard Thompstone - Newington History Group

UpARA: Race Afternoon - Amount Raised and Thank You

Dear all,

Thank you for attending and making the Race Afternoon Fundraiser at Upchurch Village Hall so much fun and such a success.

I would like to thank all those who gave their time, contributed cakes and sponsored/donated to some of the races.

Also, a big thank you to the local businesses who sponsored us:

Battery Specialists South East Ltd

Rainham

Bespoke Balloon Studio

Upchurch

G A F French Ltd

Professional Property Renovation & Maintenance - Upchurch

I am pleased to say that, after deducting the hall costs, we raised the terrific sum of £710.15

This will be added to our running total towards the St Mary's Bell Tower Restoration Fund.

Don't forget to book your table (up to 8 per table) for our Quiz Night on Friday the 11th of November, our next fundraiser for the Bell Tower.

Kind regards

Bryn

UpARA

Email: uparaupchurch@gmail.com

Website: www.upara.club

Window Smashed - Upchurch

Hartlip, Newington & Upchurch Ward

Crime Number: 46/201697/22

On Tuesday the 18th of October around 21:00, somebody smashed a window of a residential property in Woolbrook Close, 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

National Safe Speed Awareness Week

Good morning Upchurch,

Today is part of National Safe Speed Awareness Week, officers from Swale Community Safety Unit are conducting an operation targeting irresponsible and dangerous drivers committing speeding offences around Swale.

We will be attending various hot spots within the district. However, if you have any reports of bad driving, please feel free to report this to Kent Police via 101 or our online reporting system and we will take appropriate action.

Volunteers from various wards within Swale will be running speed watch sessions throughout the day. If you would like to volunteer, please visit: https://communityspeedwatch.org

Kind regards

Ryan Chase

Police, Police Sergeant, Swale Community Safety Unit