The Rainbow Café at St Mary's Church

On the 2nd Thursday of each month.

The Rainbow Café at St Mary's Church opens its doors again on Thursday the 13th of February, between 2:00pm and 4:30pm.

As usual, we will be offering delicious cakes and savouries.

We will have our fantastic kid's snack deal - 5 items and a drink for £1. Where else would you get such wonderful value?

There will be crafts, a story for the children and a warm welcome for everyone.  

This all helps us support 4 children in Uganda to go to school and supply breakfast for a group of Ugandan children at their Saturday Club. How special is that?

Come and join us.

Gill Gay and the Rainbow Café Team

Email: gilliangay99@yahoo.co.uk

Swale Foodbank Collection - February

Swale Foodbank Collection

Thank you to everyone who donated food and other needed items in January.

I will be collecting your foodbank donations at the bus stop opposite the church again on Wednesday the 5th of February, 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

May God bless you ❤️

Gill Gay - Foodbank Co-ordinator

Email: gilliangay99@yahoo.co.uk

February 2025 Edition of The Gabriel - Upchurch Village Magazine

Unfortunately, The Gabriel is still without printing facilities.

Editor Dave Candy would still like this month's parish magazine to reach the residents, and we are pleased to help by making it available to read online.

Can you help to save The Gabriel?

Please read the February edition online to find out how YOU can help the production team.

Visit the link to read the magazine in PDF format: www.upchurchmatters.co.uk/Gabriel-February-2025.pdf

Email: upchurchgabriel@gmail.com

Upchurch Matters

Save The Date: My Shining Star - Fun Day

Margaret Stanley
My Shining Star - Children's Cancer Charity
Website: www.myshiningstar.co.uk

Pensioner Just Missing Out Scheme

The Pensioner Just Missing Out scheme supports Kent pensioners in need of help with significantly rising living costs.

The scheme is available for pension-aged residents on lower incomes who are not eligible for Pension Credit or the government’s Winter Fuel Payment.

The scheme is funded by the Department for Work and Pensions on behalf of the UK government.

Please Note: You will need to provide an Email address and have online access for energy support activation. Food vouchers will not require online activation and can be issued by Email or post.

The scheme provides eligible residents with £200 towards energy, food, or both.

The scheme will close on Friday 28th February 2025, or when all funds are spent.

Kent County Council

Change to Upchurch Parish Council Full Council Meeting Date - February 2025

Upchurch Parish Council has moved their February 2025 full council meeting from the 6th to the 2nd Thursday of the month, the 13th.

The agenda will be published on the parish council website by Thursday the 6th of February, available at >> https://tinyurl.com/4nnw4hyk

The meeting is at 7:30pm in Upchurch Village Hall.

For further information, Email: clerk@upchurchparishcouncil.gov.uk

Upchurch Matters