Remembrance Sunday Parade to St Mary's Church - Restrictions on Driving

The young people of the uniformed sections and their leaders will make their yearly Remembrance Sunday Parade from the Scout HQ on the Recreation Ground in Oak Lane to St Mary's Church on the 12th of November.

Leaving at 9:30am, they will march (accompanied by marshals) from the Recreation Ground along Oak Lane and return at 11:30am.

Please be patient during this time.

If you need to drive through the village centre during the parade, please consider using Church Farm Road and Chaffes Lane instead.

Thank you

“WE WILL REMEMBER THEM” 

Upchurch Matters

Vehicle Broken Into | Shop Window Smashed | Baby Gate Stolen - Newington

Hartlip, Newington & Upchurch Ward

Crime Number: 46/177109/23

On Monday the 2nd of October, at around 01:59, somebody broke into a vehicle parked on the road at Wormdale Hill, Newington.

Crime Number: 46/174478/23

On Thursday the 28th of September, at around 04:22, two men smashed a shop window by throwing stones at it in High Street, 

Newington.

Crime Number: 46/179676/23

On Friday the 8th of September, between 00:01 and 23:59, somebody stole a baby gate from a garden 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

Important Public Consultation - Have Your Say on the Upchurch Highways Improvement Plan

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Dear Upchurch Residents,

We are writing to invite you to participate in a crucial decision-making process that will directly impact our community - the improvement of our local highways.

The Parish Council would like to invite you to participate in a public consultation and help the council to make informed decisions that align with the needs and preferences of the community.

Background:

KCC Highways has committed to look at one project for improvement from each parish per year.

We have a number of options UPC are considering.

The Parish Council has narrowed the options to just 3:

Option 1

Progressing the already approved plan for the narrowing of Oak Lane and giving priority to vehicles coming out of the village, north of the junction with Wallbridge Lane.

Option 2

Horsham Lane junction with The Street.

Option 3

Forge Lane junction with Holywell Lane.

Objectives of the Consultation:

To gather input from residents on what you feel in the most important highways issue that needs addressing.

This allows residents to have your say in the areas we request KCC to prioritise on your behalf.

Please let us know your top 2 priorities of the 3 options.

How You Can Participate

We value your input and encourage you to participate in this consultation.

There are several ways you can get involved:

• Using the Upchurch Parish Council website, contact the council, with your choice.

• Send your decision via email to: clerk@upchurchparishcouncil.gov.uk

• Write to the clerk at: 2 Alfriston Grove, West Malling ME19 4SR

• Attend our next Parish Council meeting on Thursday, November 2nd, held at Upchurch Village

   Hall at 19:30pm

Timeline:

Consultation Period: 11-10-23 - 05-11-23

Next Steps:

Once the Parish Council has analysed all the feedback, we will work closely with KCC Highways to develop a plan for the future of our roads. We will ensure transparency throughout the process and keep you informed about any developments or decisions.

Thank you for your participation.

Nina Henley
Clerk and Proper Officer to Upchurch Parish Council

Upchurch Horticultural Society - October Show

October Show

Saturday 14th October 2023

In the Barn at the rear of 97 Chaffes Lane

Open to the public from 2:00pm

A showcase of adult and junior plants, vegetables, flowers and arts and crafts

Plants for sale

Fun auction of homegrown showcase items

Refreshments and homemade cakes for sale

Great benefits and discounts for all members

Over 70 years of village horticultural history!

Toilets

Ample free parking

New members always welcome

Membership - £10 per year

For membership enquiries, email: upchurchsociety@gmail.com

For more information, visit: https://linktr.ee/upchurchhorticulturalsociety

Upchurch Matters

St Mary's Church Fundraising Sale

Saturday 14th October between 10:00am - 11:30am

Homemade Cakes, Jams, Pickles, Scones and Savouries

Also Puzzles, Books, Bric-à-brac and sometimes Plants

Something for everyone!

Refreshments

Please help support this ancient building - Thank you

🍰 🍓 🧩 📚 🎨 🪴 ☕️ ➕

Upchurch Matters

The Rainbow Café at St Mary's Church

On the 2nd Thursday of each month.

We enjoyed a fantastic and really busy Rainbow Café in September.

So many of you came and supported us. And the children loved their special snack deals, crafts and stories.

We will be doing it all again on Thursday the 12th of October.

Please join us when we open our doors between 2:00pm and 4:30pm. 

You will receive a very warm welcome, and as you eat our delicious cakes and savouries, you will be helping us support four Ugandan children through school. 

Everybody welcome!

Gill Gay and the Rainbow Café Team

Email: gilliangay99@yahoo.co.uk