Covid-19 Spring Booster Vaccinations

More than a million people will be eligible for a spring Covid-19 jab in the south east, as the NHS begins to roll out the next phase of the vaccination programme.

People aged 75 and over, those with a weakened immune system and older adult care home residents, will be eligible. This follows advice from the Joint Committee of Vaccination and Immunisation.

The first appointments are available from 17th April.

Text messages and letters will be sent to those eligible.

The last spring vaccination appointments will be offered on 30th June.

Timeline:

• 17th April: The NHS will begin to vaccinate eligible members of the public in the spring booster campaign.

• 5th May: Last chance to get a first dose to receive full primary course during spring for not-at-risk adults aged 18 and over.

• 29th June: The last date for the public to book spring boosters.

• 30th June: The last date for the public to get vaccinated outside of seasonal booster campaigns.

Learn more about the NHS Kent and Medway Covid-19 vaccination programme at >> https://bit.ly/40iaU6e

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Photographic Exhibition at St Mary’s Church with Proceeds Towards the Restoration of the Church Bell Tower

The exhibition opens this Friday at 10:00am.

Entry includes a hot drink and a slip to vote for your favourite photograph.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Meanwhile, you can donate at: www.justgiving.com/campaign/upchurchbelltower

Thank you

Elspeth Baecke

Upchurch Players Present The Gingerbread Man - Launch Night

Upchurch Players present The Gingerbread Man, Launch Night.

From 7:00pm - 9:00pm on Monday the 15th of May at Upchurch Village Hall.

Come and find out how you can be involved on or off the stage!

Keep an eye out for audition information coming soon.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/UpchurchPlayers

Email: secretary@upchurchplayers.co.uk

Website: www.upchurchplayers.co.uk

Upchurch Players Present The Gingerbread Man

Upchurch Players present The Gingerbread Man, their 32nd pantomime.

A new and original story inspired by the classic fairy tale.

Think you know the story? Think again.

Keep an eye out for the launch night and audition information coming soon!

Performance dates and times at Upchurch Village Hall - TBA.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/UpchurchPlayers

Email: secretary@upchurchplayers.co.uk

Website: www.upchurchplayers.co.uk

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The Coronation of The King and The Queen Consort

The Coronation Weekend

Their Majesties King Charles III and Camilla The Queen Consort.

Photograph: Hugo Burnand.

The Coronation of The King and The Queen Consort will be marked with events across the country and a concert at Windsor Castle.

Their Majesties want to encourage people to spend the Coronation Weekend celebrating with friends, families and their communities.

The Coronation Procession

On the morning of Saturday the 6th of May, Their Majesties will travel from Buckingham Palace in The King’s Procession to Westminster Abbey in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach. Created for Queen Elizabeth II to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Her late Majesty’s reign in 2012, the coach has only ever conveyed the Sovereign, occasionally accompanied by the consort or a visiting Head of State.

For more information about The Coronation Procession, visit: www.royal.uk/coronation-procession

The Coronation Service

The Coronation of The King and The Queen Consort will take place at Westminster Abbey on Saturday the 6th of May 2023.

The Service will be conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury and will reflect the Monarch’s role today and look towards the future, while being rooted in longstanding traditions and pageantry.

Their Majesties will arrive at Westminster Abbey in procession from Buckingham Palace, known as ‘The King’s Procession’.

After the Service, Their Majesties will return to Buckingham Palace in a larger ceremonial procession, known as ‘The Coronation Procession’. Their Majesties will be joined in this procession by other Members of the Royal Family.

At Buckingham Palace, The King and The Queen Consort, accompanied by Members of the Royal Family, will appear on the balcony to conclude the day’s ceremonial events.

The Coronation Concert

On Sunday the 7th of May 2023, a special Coronation Concert will be staged and broadcast live at Windsor Castle by the BBC.

The Coronation Big Lunch

The Coronation Big Lunch, at which neighbours and communities are invited to share food and fun together, will take place across the country on Sunday the 7th of May 2023.

Visit The Big Lunch website for information about getting involved.

The Big Help Out

On Monday the 8th of May 2023, members of the public will be invited to take part in The Big Help Out, which will encourage people to try volunteering for themselves and join the work being undertaken to support their local areas.

Visit The Big Help Out website for information about getting involved. 

The Coronation Emblem

The Coronation Emblem, which will feature throughout May's historic celebrations, pays tribute to The King’s love of the natural world, depicting the flora of the four nations in the shape of St Edward’s Crown.

Created by the internationally revered designer Sir Jony Ive KBE and his creative collective, LoveFrom, the emblem symbolises and celebrates the historic beginning of the new Reign.

For more information about the Coronation, visit: www.royal.uk

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Temporary Road Closure - Station Road, Rainham

Station Road, Rainham, will be closed from Monday the 17th of April, with estimated completion by Sunday the 7th of May 2023.

Station Road, Rainham, will be closed between the junctions with Ellison Way and Lower Rainham Road while broadband network works are undertaken by CityFibre.

Access will be maintained at all times whenever possible.

Lower Rainham Road will remain open to through traffic.

For information regarding this closure, contact Medway Council: 01634 333 333

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

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