News from Maidstone Road Surgery Rainham, including Upchurch Surgery

Maidstone Road Surgery Rainham, including Upchurch Surgery.

Flu Vaccinations

964 (over 6yrs) plus 381 from at-risk groups took up the offer and had the Flu vaccination.

Shingles Vaccinations

There is currently a drive within the practice to have those eligible to receive their Shingles vaccination.

Health Checks

The nursing staff will be carrying out diabetes, blood pressure, medical reviews, asthma and COPD checks.

If you are due for one of these checks and have not been contacted, please contact the Surgery.

The practice website is: www.maidstoneroadsurgeryrainham.co.uk

Ray Kemsley

Chair - Surgery Patient Participation Group - Upchurch & Rainham

Email: raykemsley@btinternet.com

Poolside Bar Opening Hours - January and February 2024 at Upchurch River Valley Golf Course

Upchurch River Valley Golf Course

Telephone: 01634 360626

Website: www.rivervalleygolf.co.uk

Kent Police - Upchurch Newsletter January 2024

PC Jez Chittim
Kent Police - Swale Neighbourhood Officer
Email: Jez.Chittim@kent.police.uk

Contact your local policing team at: https://tinyurl.com/5b9mt567

Is it an emergency? If so, please Call: 999 now.
Find out what's happening in your area at: www.mycommunityvoicekent.co.uk

Read the latest crime statistics at: https://tinyurl.com/232xuvj8

Derek Keeler 1934 - 2023

Derek Keeler.

My Father, Derek Keeler of Crosier Court, passed away on Monday the 18th of December 2023.

Derek served in the Territorial Army Royal Signals, and after moving from Rainham to Upchurch, he was well known for his long-standing involvement with Upchurch Church Lads and Girls Brigade during the 1970s, 80s and 90s.

When the Brigade finished, Derek continued to attend the Remembrance Sunday service wearing his uniform and throughout the years, he played the bugle and laid poppy crosses on the war graves after the the service.

Derek will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew him.

There will be a service for Derek at St Mary the Virgin, Upchurch, at 10:30am on Thursday the 25th of January, followed by his committal at Garden of England Crematorium, Sheppey Way, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8GZ at 12:00pm.

All who knew him are welcome to attend.

Family flowers only and donations in Derek's name, if wished, can be made to the Royal British Legion via JustGiving at his official obituary page: www.funeralguide.co.uk/obituaries/118963

Thank you

Sharon

Derek's daughter

Swale Foodbank Collection - January

Swale Foodbank Collection

Thank you, Upchurch, for all your love and care for vulnerable people throughout 2023.

We have begun a new year, and while there are still families in danger of going hungry, I will continue collecting your wonderful gifts throughout 2024.

I will be collecting your generous foodbank donations at the bus stop opposite the church again on Wednesday the 3rd of January, between 10:30am and 11:30am. I know you will be there too.

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.

God bless your loving, generous hearts. May he pour many blessings into your lives in 2024 ❤️

Gill Gay - Foodbank Co-ordinator

Email: gilliangay99@yahoo.co.uk

Temporary Road Closure - Halstow Lane, Lower Halstow

It will be necessary to close part of Halstow Lane, Lower Halstow from Thursday 8th February 2024, with estimated completion by 12th February 2024.

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

The alternative route is via Halstow Lane, Forge Lane, The Street, Horsham Lane, Otterham Quay Lane, Lower Rainham Road, A2 Moor Street, London Road, Hartlip Hill, Breach 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 new connection works are undertaken by Southern Water.

For information regarding this closure, please contact Southern Water on: 0330 303 0368, 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