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 9th of October, between 2:00pm and 4:30pm.

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

We will have our fantastic kids' 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

Angela Williams is Raising Funds for Sarcoma UK

To all our kind villagers who may not be on Facebook, please support Sarcoma research by sponsoring me 🙏🏼 

I am going to do the ‘Swim 15k in October’ challenge in aid of Sarcoma UK.

Why 15k? Because every day, 15 people are diagnosed with Sarcoma, a rare form of cancer which affects the bones and soft tissue, about which little is known, and research so far has been limited.

As many of you know, our young granddaughter, Eva, was diagnosed with SEF (Sclerosa Epithelioid Fibrosarcoma) in 2023, which in itself is rare among the Sarcomas.

It does not respond to chemo, and so far, no treatment has been successful in stopping its spread.

If any of you kind people would consider sponsoring me to support this charity for future generations, I would be truly grateful.

Sponsorship can be donated at my JustGiving link >> https://tinyurl.com/2p7rpdvt

Thank you

Angela Williams

Swale Foodbank Collection - October

Swale Foodbank Collection

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

I will be collecting your foodbank donations at the bus stop opposite the church again on Wednesday, the 1st of October, between 10:30am and 11:30am.

Please bring your items in carrier bags.

We will then deliver them to the Swale Foodbank Warehouse, together with Trussell.

All donations are helpful, provided 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

KCC Highways - Pothole Reporting Tool

Kent County Council has launched a new online portal for reporting potholes.

You can now report a pothole directly to KCC at: https://tinyurl.com/3d5pmmw9

Upchurch Matters

Upchurch Choral Society - Christmas Concert

Our Christmas Concert 2025 will be on Sunday, 7th December at St Mary’s Church, Upchurch, ME9 7AL at 7:30pm.

It will be a festive mix of Christmas music and audience carols conducted by Derek Boyne and accompanied by Janet Stone.

Tickets £12 cash on the door with interval refreshments.

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If you think you’d enjoy singing with us, why not come and try?

We rehearse in St Mary’s Church from 19:45 to 21:15 most Fridays.

No auditions, but the ability to read music is helpful, but not essential.

Contact Secretary Liz Walters on: 01634 361897 or email: kbl.walters@talk21.com for more information.

Thank you

Liz Walters

Secretary Upchurch Choral Society

Upchurch Choral Society - Musical Director Vacancy

We are a well-established SATB choral society of 58 years based in Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent, seeking a new Musical Director to lead weekly rehearsals and conduct three main concerts annually starting in February 2026.

Our repertoire spans classical works, folk arrangements, and seasonal music. We have around 30 members and rehearse on Friday evenings from 19:45 to 21:15.

We welcome applications from experienced conductors with strong communication skills, a collaborative spirit, and a commitment to inclusive music-making.

The role is remunerated, with rates negotiable based on experience.

To apply or request further details, please email Secretary Liz Walters: kbl.walters@talk21.com by 7th November 2025.

Thank you

Liz Walters

Secretary Upchurch Choral Society