Swale Festival of Transport

Saturday 3rd September and Sunday 4th September.

This year held in aid of the Kent Air Ambulance and the R.N.L.I.

A good day out for all the family.

Over 200 classic vehicles and transport related exhibits on display, Arena displays, Stalls, Sideshows, Children's funfair, Refreshments, Bar Tent, and much more.

Just confirmed, 'HELI CHARTER' will be attending both days, offering helicopter rides giving the opportunity to see the river Medway and Chatham Historic Dockyard from a totally different viewpoint (circumstances permitting), In fact a good day out for all the family.

£1000 was donated to Kent Air Ambulance from last year's show (2010) Please help them to raise more this year. Open from 10:00am to 5:00pm each day. Admission £5.00 per adult. 2 accompanied children (12 yrs. & under) go FREE with a full paying Adult, £2.00 each per extra child. T&C’s apply, contact organisers for details.

Westmoor Farm (Boot Fair Field) Rainham Kent (Directly off main A2 between Sittingbourne and Rainham) Kent ME8 8QF

Website: www.swalefot.com

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Kentish Beer Festival

There will be 13 Real Ales.

The Three Tuns Lower Halstow will be holding a Kentish Beer Festival on August Bank Holiday Saturday 27th - Monday 29th.

There will be 13 Real Ales, 2 Real Ciders (kentish Brewers only though), Hog Roast, Curry Night and Live Music all over the weekend.

Visit their Facebook page for updates and more details.

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UPCHURCH MATTERS NEEDS YOU !

Don't miss out, Get involved !

If you run, represent or work for any of the following village groups or organisations then Upchurch Matters would like your help.


St. Mary's Church
Holywell School
Upchurch Beavers
Upchurch Brownies
Upchurch Guides
Upchurch Cubs
Upchurch Scouts
Upchurch Choral Society
Upchurch Darby & Joan
Upchurch Handbell Ringers
Upchurch Mothers Union
Upchurch Short Mat Bowls Club
Upchurch Women's Institute
Upchurch Village Hall Committee


Our regularly updated Notice Board and Diary Pages are already carrying lots of village dates and details of upcoming events for many of the village groups and organisations that have stepped up and got involved.


They are all making excellent use of our free methods of publicity by contributing to our Village Diary Page and emailing in details of their future events to go on our Notice Board Page and we couldn't be more happy with the way it's going !


It's easily done and not that hard we promise !


We post all new Notice Board Page items on Facebook and Twitter too where we currently have over 1400 friends, that's a lot of people and a great way to publicise your events.


If you're on the above list then please do  contact us  we'd love to hear about your village dates and events.


Thank You in advance,


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Produce Sale and Crafts at St.Margaret's

Come along on the 13th.

A Produce Sale and Crafts takes place at St.Margaret's Church Lower Halstow on Saturday the 13th of August between 10:00am and 12:30pm.

Join us for a wide selection of home grown and home made produce, books, plants and local crafts. Refreshments available.

Elizabeth Mouland

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Temporary Road Closure, Halstow Lane 28th July 2011

Alternative route is via Holywell Lane and Breach Lane.

It will be necessary to close Halstow Lane, Upchurch planned to commence from 28th July 2011.

It is likely the road will be closed for up to 1 Day.

The road will be closed in rolling sections between Forge Lane and Breach Lane.

The alternative route is via Holywell Lane and Breach Lane.

This is to enable gully repairs to be carried out by Kent Highway Services.

East Kent Roadworks Team

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Upchurch Scarecrow Competition 2011

Get creative making your Scarecrow !

This years Upchurch Scarecrow Competition will take place over the August bank holiday weekend.

Judging will be carried out on Sunday the 28th of August.

Judges will need to know where to find your scarecrow.

If you would like to enter then please collect an application form and return it to the post box at The Crown Public House.

The winners will be announced at the August Farmers Market on the 28th at 12pm and also published in following edition of The Gabriel.

This year prizes will be given for: 1st, 2nd, 3rd & Under 11’s.

Get creative making your Scarecrow !

The Crown Telephone: 01634 233896

Sophie Byfleet
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