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

Swale Foodbank Collection

Dear Upchurch,

Thankfully it hasn't been too cold so hopefully, people aren't having to use too much of their precious money on heating - but nevertheless, things are getting very tricky for those who already find feeding their family a struggle. I am buying more and more own brands as the cost of food shoots through the roof. Where do those who have always bought own brands go from here?

We will be collecting your Swale Foodbank donations at the bus stop opposite the church again on Wednesday the 2nd of November, 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.

You always amaze us with your generosity - bless you ♥️

I have spoken to Richard, and the usual tinned meat meals, milk, and juice are in short supply, but more urgent are hygiene products, especially toilet rolls. They need everything! They need God's love shown and shared in your outstanding generosity.

'A Cuppa and a Chat'

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

We will have the kettle on from 10:00am until 12:00pm.

Followed by a time of prayer for our village and our country at 12:00pm. For those who need God to give them his strength, peace and joy.

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

Upchurch Poppy Day Appeal and Remembrance Sunday Service 2022

Upchurch Poppy Day Appeal

In Upchurch, a team of local volunteers will again be making the annual house-to-house collections from Saturday 29th October to Saturday 12th November.

Upchurch Parish Council has arranged to display poppies on lampposts throughout the village which will remain on display throughout Remembrancetide.

Remembrance Sunday Service

The Remembrance Sunday Service will be on the 13th of November in the Church of St Mary the Virgin in Upchurch.

Wreaths will be laid at the internal memorial in the Lady Chapel on behalf of the Church, Swale Borough Council, Ferques [our twin village in France], Upchurch Parish Council, Upchurch Scouts, Upchurch Guides and Upchurch Brownies.

A wreath on behalf of all Upchurch residents, from the Parish Council, has been sent to Ferques for laying at their ceremony on November 11th.

“WE WILL REMEMBER THEM”

Hon. Alderman Gerry Lewin - Poppy Appeal Organiser 

Telephone: 01634 366113 - 07946 996789

Email: lewing135@btinternet.com

Poolside Bar Presents Star Cabaret Night with Leslie P. George at Upchurch River Valley Golf Course

Free Entry - Non-Members Welcome

Jenny Giles - Upchurch River Valley Golf Course

Telephone: 01634 360626

Website: www.rivervalleygolf.co.uk

Phone Stolen - Newington

Hartlip, Newington & Upchurch Ward

Crime Number: 46/206376/22

Between 23:59 on Friday the 21st of October and 04:17 on Saturday the 22nd of October, somebody stole a recently lost phone in High Street, Newington.

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

Sorry, No Trick or Treaters Poster

Click the poster to download and print it out.

If you are worried about people coming to your door during Halloween - particularly after dark or late in the evening remember, you don’t have to answer the door.

You can make this clear by displaying a poster in your front window or on your door.

If anyone calls at your door and their behaviour worries you, let a neighbour know. Alternatively, you can contact Kent Police on one of the numbers below:

In an emergency - dial 999

Kent Police non-emergency - 101

Upchurch Matters

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.

Follow NSD Runners on Facebook

Search for NSD Runners on Strava

Darren Wright