The Friends of Lower Halstow Brickfields Present The Spring Ball at The Oak Grove

We're delighted to finally be hosting the friend's Spring Ball this year after it sadly had to be postponed back in 2020.

We look forward to welcoming you all to The Oak Grove for what promises to be a great night of entertainment for a very worthy local cause.

Well over half the tickets have now sold. If you would like to join us, please make sure you reserve your tickets as soon as possible.

For tickets, please Email: mstraaten@aol.com

Please show your support!

Thank you

Sam Holland - The Oak Grove

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

Swale Foodbank Collection

Dear Upchurch,

We will be collecting your Swale Foodbank donations at the bus stop opposite the church again on Wednesday the 1st of February, between 10:30am and 11:30am.

Please bring your items in carrier bags. We will then deliver them to the Swale Foodbank Warehouse, part of the Trussell Trust.

All donations are helpful, providing the food is long life and well within date.

You always amaze us with your generosity - 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.

Followed by a prayer 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 your concerns.

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

Pop into Upchurch's Co-op for a Free Cuppa and a Chat on Time to Talk Day

Co-op members get chatting on Time to Talk Day

Time to Talk Day was launched in 2014 and is a UK wide campaign run every February by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness in England - in partnership with the Co-op.

It is all about us being open to the idea of talking and creating supportive communities by having conversations with family, friends, or colleagues about mental health.

We all have mental health, and by having conversations about it, we can help ourselves and others. It's not about encouraging people to talk about a mental health problem if they don't want to.

The Co-op are raising £8m for Mind, SAMH and Inspire to bring communities together to improve mental wellbeing. Along with delivering Time to Talk Day, these vital funds are providing new services in over 50 local communities across the UK to support people’s mental wellbeing.

A cuppa and a chat at Upchurch's Co-op

Pop into Upchurch's Co-op for a free cuppa and a chat on Time to Talk Day, Thursday the 2nd of February, between 12:00pm and 2:00pm.

There may even be cake!

Read more about Time to Talk Day at >> https://timetotalkday.co.uk/about

#TimeToTalk

Sally Butcher - Member Pioneer

Temporary Road Closure - School Lane, Lower Halstow

It will be necessary to close part of School Lane, Lower Halstow from Monday 13th February 2023, with estimated completion by 19th February 2023.

School Lane, Lower Halstow will be closed in the vicinity of Stable Mews, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route is School Lane, Vicarage Lane, The Street and vice versa.

The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while new electrical supply works are undertaken by UK Power Networks.

For information regarding this closure, please contact UK Power Networks on: 0800 029 4285, who will be able to assist with the scope of these works.

KCC 24hr Contact Centre: 03000 418181

For details of roadworks see: https://one.network

Kent County Council - Highways, Transportation & Waste

Walking in Kent - Time to Get Walking Again!

With Spring on its way, we start to think about getting out to walk in the beautiful English countryside again, but where to find new and interesting walks?

www.walkinginengland.co.uk/kent has lots of walks to download and print, free. It also has books of walks, details of walking groups in the county and much more.

Whether you want to walk on your own or with a group, all the information is there in one place.

John Harris (who maintains the website) said:

“There is so much walking information on the web, but it is difficult to find. Walking in Kent (part of the Walking in England website) has brought it together in one place, so whether you are walking from home or away on holiday, you will be able to find a walk suitable for you.”

With walks from half a mile to twelve miles plus long, and a note of suitability for pushchairs and wheelchairs, everyone can find a walk to enjoy.

So home or away, check out the websites and get walking!

John Harris

Website: www.walkinginengland.co.uk

Email: john@walkinginengland.co.uk

Temporary Road Closure - Munns Lane, Hartlip

It will be necessary to close part of Munns Lane, Hartlip from Monday 20th February 2023, with estimated completion by 24th February 2023.

Munns Lane, Hartlip will be closed between the junctions of Lower Hartlip Road and The Street, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route is Lower Hartlip Road, Hartlip Hill, Mill Lane, Munns Lane and vice versa.

The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while blockage repairs on duct and cabling works are undertaken by Openreach.

For information regarding this closure, please contact Openreach on: 0800 023 2023, who will be able to assist with the scope of these works.

KCC 24hr Contact Centre: 03000 418181

For details of roadworks see: https://one.network

Kent County Council - Highways, Transportation & Waste