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Kent County Council - Highways, Transportation & Waste
Saturday, 5 August 2023
Works Bulletin A2 Keycol Hill, Bobbing 6th - 10th August 2023
Wednesday, 2 August 2023
Upchurch Poppy Appeal - 2023
Remembrance Sunday will be on the 12th of November this year, with the Poppy Appeal taking place in the preceding two weeks.
This annual act is a National opportunity to remember the service and sacrifice of all those that have defended our freedoms and protected our way of life. We will remember the Armed Forces, and their families, from Britain and the Commonwealth, the vital role played by the emergency services and those who have lost their lives as a result of conflict or terrorism.
The Royal British Legion is the country’s largest Armed Forces charity which provides support from day one of service and continues through life, long after service is over. From providing expert advice and guidance to recovery and rehabilitation, through to transitioning to civilian life. It’s not just the members of the Armed Forces, but their families too.
This year's Appeal will see the introduction of an all paper poppy, which will eventually replace the current poppy.
I am beginning the planning for the Upchurch Appeal, which this year is from Saturday the 29th of October to Saturday the 11th of November, by forming a team of the house-to-house collectors allocated to specific areas so that the whole Parish is contacted.
I know at this stage that I shall require volunteers for Butchers Green, Drakes Close, Eastwood Meadow, Forge Lane, Kent Terrace, and Pear Tree Grove - if you would be willing to give up to two hours of your time on one day during the appeal, to collect in one or more of these areas, please contact me. For new collectors, I will provide all the support and assistance you need leaving you only the task of seeking donations in your allocated areas.
If you have any special orders for Poppy Appeal items, please contact me.
Also, I would welcome help with organising the Upchurch Appeal with a view “to learning the ropes” and taking over in 2024. This will be my last year as organiser of the Upchurch Appeal, which I have been associated with for 30 years.
“WE WILL REMEMBER THEM”
Hon. Alderman Gerry Lewin - Poppy Appeal Organiser
Telephone: 01634 366113 - 07946 996789
Email: lewing135@btinternet.com
Tuesday, 1 August 2023
Saturday, 29 July 2023
Temporary Road Closure - Keycol Hill, Bobbing
Keycol Hill, Bobbing will be closed between Rook Lane and Ladyfields, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route is A2 Keycol Hill, Boyces Hill, High Street, London Road, Hartlip Hill, London Road, Moor Street, High Street, London Road, Bowaters Roundabout, A278 Hoath Way, Hoath Way Roundabout, Hoath Way, Wigmore Roundabout, Hoath Way, M2 J4 to J5 On Slip, M2, M2 J5 Off Slip, A249 Maidstone Road, A2 Key Street Roundabout and vice versa.
The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while excavation 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.
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Kent County Council - Highways, Transportation & Waste
Upchurch Fifty Years Ago in July 1973 by David Wood
During July, various residents applied to the council for permission to begin a variety of businesses. Mr Calver of Danaway Fisheries in Forge Lane applied for a licence to make and sell ice cream at the premises, while Mr Bennett from The Poles applied for a licence to make and sell sausages. Some residents clearly saw new business opportunities in the village, which had expanded rapidly since the early 1960s.
Permission was granted to Mrs Swift to begin a business to extract and dispose of fumes, but it was discovered that she had installed the extractor without permission from the council. Residents had also complained about the smell from the building, but the council did not take any action.
The parish council complained to the National Bus Company for a more regular bus service for school children in the village. This was because about 80 children from Upchurch had been stranded in Rainham for about two hours, waiting for the bus to bring them home. The National Bus Company accepted responsibility and promised to provide a more regular and reliable service.
Sittingbourne Fire Brigade visited Upchurch Play Group, where they gave a demonstration of fire-fighting to the children who were allowed to participate, which caused a lot of excitement. This led to a photograph of the children in action with hosepipes being published in the East Kent Gazette newspaper.
Village sporting affairs were dominated by the successes of Upchurch Cricket Club, who were experiencing a good period in terms of results, mainly due to the exploits of well-known professional footballer Derek Hales.
Having returned to play cricket for Upchurch after a season playing football for Luton Town, Derek Hales had a great start by hitting 120 runs against Elham. Gerald Smith backed him up with a useful 25 as Upchurch totalled 200. In reply, Elham could only manage 130 all out, as Bob Goodson 4-38 and Basil Barden 2-35, were the pick of the Upchurch bowlers. This was a special month for the two Hales brothers as Derek was transferred from Luton Town to Charlton Athletic, while Ray Hales decided to join Chatham Town from Sittingbourne, on the basis that Chatham played at a higher level.
In the next match after Elham, Upchurch defeated Lenham Storage. Upchurch scored 192 mainly due to Gerald Smith hitting 50 runs and being well backed up by Tucker 37 and Dickenson 27, not out. Lenham Storage were then bowled out for 57, with Bryan Veale taking 4 wickets for 23 runs and Basil Barden taking 3 wickets for 18.
Derek Hales continued building on his early successes with a remarkable bowling performance which became a club record when he took all ten Cooling wickets for only 18 runs. Cooling were bowled out for 57 runs which left Upchurch with an easy victory after Ian Daniel had scored 24 runs.
Derek Hales’ relentless success continued against Gravesend NALGO the following week when he scored another century of 105. Upchurch scored 210. Gravesend managed to score 106 in reply, with Derek Hales taking 3 wickets for 10 runs and Bob Goodson taking 3 wickets for 28 runs. This ended a very successful month for Upchurch Cricket Club.
Another well-known local cricketer and footballer made the news when David Pullen from Rainham married Glynis Tyler from Chaffes Lane in the village church. David Pullen had played football for Gillingham Youth and Rainham Youth and cricket for Chatham Nomads Cricket Club. The married couple chose to live in Upchurch.
July ended with some remarkable cricket at Upchurch Cricket Club, still fourteen years away from getting its present ground at Holywell Lane, while the council dealt with numerous monthly affairs.
David Wood
About David
David was born and raised at Ham Green and still lives there today.
He writes from personal experience about Upchurch village life and the changes that have taken place over the years.
Swale Foodbank Collection
Swale Foodbank Collection
Hi Everyone,
Thank you for your generous support for the foodbank collection in July.
While the children are away from school, it would be wonderful if we could add a few summertime snacks and bottles of squash to the usual staples that help put meals on the tables of struggling families.
It's incredible how generous everyone is, even while facing the cost of living crisis that affects us all.
You show such kindness and care, and I am humbled every month when I receive Upchurch's gifts.
I will be collecting your foodbank donations at the bus stop opposite the church again on Wednesday the 2nd of August, 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.
Thank you, and may God bless you ❤️
Gill Gay - Foodbank Co-ordinator
Email: gilliangay99@yahoo.co.uk
Email: gilliangay99@yahoo.co.uk
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