Swale Foodbank Collection | Christmas Hampers | A Cuppa and a Chat | Warmer Place at Upchurch Village Hall

Swale Foodbank Collection

Dear Upchurch,

We will be collecting your regular Swale Foodbank donations of care at the bus stop opposite the church again on Wednesday the 7th of December, between 10:30am and 11:30am. This will be our last collection before Christmas.

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.

Bless you, all for your kindness ♥️

Christmas Hampers

I have 2 Christmas Hampers that St Mary's and Uplift have put together.

Maybe we could make up a 3rd hamper, if you are able to bring a few Christmassy bits on Wednesday too, I will bring another box and we can turn it into another hamper?

But we still need your regular Foodbank donation this month. I know it's a big ask, but it's going to be so rotten for some people. Together let's spread the light, the love and the joy.  

Thank you 😊

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 until 12:00pm. There will be mince pies and a warm welcome. Come and have a hot drink and enjoy some good company.

We will be praying for our village from 12:00pm until 12:30pm. Pop in and join us or write a prayer in our prayer book and we will pray for you.

Just call in, and we will be pleased to see you!

Warmer Place at Upchurch Village Hall

We will be flinging open the doors of the village hall for everyone on Friday the 9th of December between 11:00am and 1:00pm.

There will be Christmas carols. The heating will be on. The Kettle will be on. The toaster will be on. There will be hot drinks, snacks and cuppa soups - We just need you to complete the happy scene!

Everything is free thanks to the generosity of the Village Hall Management Committee, Upchurch's Co-op and a grant from Swale Borough Councillor Richard Palmer.

Bring a friend and stay warm without worrying about the cost!

Hosted by St Mary's and Uplift.

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

Vehicle Window Smashed | Damage to a Property - Upchurch

Hartlip, Newington & Upchurch Ward

Crime Number: 46/227642/22

Between 22:45 and 23:00 on Thursday the 24th of November, somebody smashed a window of an Audi A1 parked in Horsham Lane, Upchurch.

Crime Number: 46/227718/22

Between 23:00 on Thursday the 24th of November and 11:39 on Friday the 25th of November, somebody damaged a residential property in Forge Lane, 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

UPDATED: Rainham Christmas Lights Switch-on with Paddington

Paddington is coming to Rainham Shopping Centre this Christmas on Friday the 2nd of December, to help the Mayor of Medway start off the festive season.

There will be family entertainment from 3:45pm, hosted by KMFM, and the switch-on is planned for 5:00pm.

PLUS, don’t miss the opportunity to meet Paddington beforehand at Rainham Library at 2:00pm. This a free event, but booking to meet Paddington is essential - Please phone 01634 337799.

Website >> www.visitmedway.org/christmas

Facebook >> www.facebook.com/christmasinmedway

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Nursery Days - Christmas Fayre

Everyone is welcome to join Nursery Days for some Christmas fun on Saturday the 17th of December, from 11:00am until 12:30pm.

🎅🏼 Traditional Games

🎄 Fun Prizes

🎁 Yummy Treats

 🦌 And lots more!

Address:

The Old School 

The Street

Upchurch

ME9 7AJ

Telephone: 01634 376924

Website: www.nurserydays-upchurch.co.uk

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Rescheduled: Upchurch Parish Council - Monthly Meeting December 2022

Due to the pantomime performance in the Village Hall on Thursday the 1st of December, the Upchurch Parish Council monthly meeting has been rescheduled to 7:30pm on Thursday the 8th of December in the Village Hall.

Nina Henley

Clerk and Proper Officer to Upchurch Parish Council

Tel: 07798 600696

Email: clerk@upchurchparishcouncil.gov.uk