Historical Research Group of Sittingbourne Presents The Train That Jumped the Gap

Join speaker Richard Emmett at the Avenue Theatre, Sittingbourne, on Wednesday the 15th of November 2023 at 7:00pm (or by Zoom) for the HRGS AGM and from 8:00pm, listen to Richard's illustrated story behind the Doodlebug that demolished the railway bridge in Oak Lane, Upchurch on Wednesday the 16th of August 1944, and the recollections of those who saw it.

Entrance is free for HRGS members - Non-members can pay a £3 donation on the door or purchase tickets at: https://tinyurl.com/yjmx7db3 or at £1.50 for e-members. A discount code and Zoom link will be emailed to you before the date.

Upchurch Matters

Poolside Bar & Courtyard - New Year Celebration Party with The Mystery Machine at Upchurch River Valley Golf Course

Upchurch River Valley Golf Course

Telephone: 01634 360626

Email: bar@rivervalleygolf.co.uk

Website: www.rivervalleygolf.co.uk

Latest POLICE.UK Crime Data for Hartlip, Newington & Upchurch Ward - August 2023

Hartlip, Newington & Upchurch Ward

41 crimes are shown on the map in August 2023 including:

10 Anti-social Behaviour

1 Burglary

3 Criminal Damage and Arson

7 Other Theft

4 Public Order

1 Shoplifting

1 Vehicle Crime
14 Violence and Sexual Offences

38 crimes were shown on the map in July 2023.

Not all crime that occurs is shown on the map.

Please visit: www.police.uk for more information including outcomes for these crimes and contact information for your local policing team.

Upchurch Matters

Poolside Bar & Courtyard - Christmas Party Night with P’ZAZ at Upchurch River Valley Golf Course

Upchurch River Valley Golf Course

Telephone: 01634 360626

Email: bar@rivervalleygolf.co.uk

Website: www.rivervalleygolf.co.uk

Temporary Road Closure - Oak Lane, Upchurch

It will be necessary to close part of Oak Lane, Upchurch from Thursday 9th November 2023, for up to 1 day, between the hours of 08:00 and 12:00.

The road will be closed in the vicinity of the junction with Chaffes Lane, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route is via A2 London Road, Moor Street, Otterham Quay Lane, Horsham Lane and vice versa.

Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.

The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while installation works are undertaken by SGN.

For information regarding this closure, please contact SGN on: 0800 975 1818, 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

Temporary Road Closure - Wallbridge Lane, Upchurch

It will be necessary to close part of Wallbridge Lane, Upchurch from Tuesday 3rd November 2023, for up to one day, between the hours of 09:30 and 15:30.

The road will be closed in the vicinity of number 101, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route is via Oak Lane, Horsham Lane and vice versa.

Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.

The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while overhead 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