Changes to Swale Borough Council Christmas and New Year Bin Collection Dates

General Waste, Recycling, Food Waste and Clinical Collections

Check the graphic for details of revised collection dates. Clinical collections will also follow these dates.

Food waste collections will also follow this collection schedule, so please put out your food waste bin alongside your refuse or recycling on the rescheduled date.

Garden Waste Collections

If you have a garden waste collection subscription, there are some changes during the Christmas period.

During the week commencing Monday the 23rd of December, garden waste will be collected on the following days:

Normal collection date	Revised collection date
Monday 23 December	Monday 23 December
Tuesday 24 December	Tuesday 24 December
Wednesday 25 December	Friday 27 December
Thursday 26 December	Saturday 28 December
Friday 27 December	Monday 30 December

Normal garden waste collections will then be suspended from the week commencing Monday the 30th of December and will resume their regular schedule from Monday the 13th of January 2025.

To check what goes in which bins, visit: https://tinyurl.com/2s4fj66d

Upchurch Matters

Sittingbourne Baptist Church - Afternoon Tea Presents Women's Conference Edition 25

Website: www.sbc-church.org.uk

Julie Stride

Win a Christmas Hamper at Upchurch’s Co-op in aid of Barnardo's

Upchurch’s Co-op is fundraising for their chosen charity partner, Barnardo's.

Win a Christmas Hamper* 🧺 🎅🏼 🎄

Enter in-store for £1 per ticket - Please ask a colleague at the till.

The winner will be picked before Christmas.

*To be collected upon winning.

Good luck 🤞🏼

Upchurch Matters

Upchurch Parish Council: Notice to Residents - Upgrades to the Play Area at The Paddock

Exciting Improvements Coming to The Paddock Play Area!

We are thrilled to announce that work to improve The Paddock play area will begin the week commencing Monday, 9th December 2024.

These improvements will include installing new play equipment and enhancements to make the area even more enjoyable for everyone.

During this time, please note:

• Contractors will be on-site, working under strict health and safety guidelines.

• All equipment and materials will be securely stored within a fenced-off area to ensure safety.
• We kindly ask all residents to remain cautious around the site and keep children and pets

   away from the work area.

We appreciate your understanding and patience while these improvements are carried out.

On behalf of Upchurch Parish Council, Thank you for your cooperation. Stay tuned for updates.

We look forward to unveiling the upgraded play area soon!

Nina Henley

Clerk and Proper Officer to Upchurch Parish Council

Tel: 07798 600696

Email: clerk@upchurchparishcouncil.gov.uk

Website: www.upchurchparishcouncil.gov.uk

Mobile Phone Stolen - Horsham Lane, Upchurch

Hartlip, Newington & Upchurch Ward

Crime Number: 46/200080/24

Between 11:30am and 12:00pm on Sunday the 24th of November, somebody stole a mobile phone in St Mary's Church, Horsham Lane, Upchurch.

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

Carol Singing in Upchurch - Raising funds for Swale Foodbank and The Salvation Army Christmas Appeal

Gill Gay