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Saturday, 30 September 2017

Halloween Night Sponsored by Kraken Spiced Rum at The Crown, Upchurch

Cocktails ~ DJ ~ Fancy Dress

Cocktail Menu:

Spooky Black Mojito

Woo Woo

Screamfest

Bramble

Blood Belini

The Perfect Storm

Upchurch Matters

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Friday, 29 September 2017

Road Closures - Meresborough Road and Meresborough Lane

Click Map to enlarge.

Avidety Ltd, working on behalf of UK Power Networks will be replacing decayed poles and overhead wires to increase the reliability of the electricity supply, particularly during stormy weather.

The works require small road closures from Monday 23rd October to Thursday 26th October but full access to homes and businesses will still be available.

The work area is marked in red where access will be restricted during the day. A diversion route will be signposted.

For details of roadworks, please see: www.kent.roadworks.org

Upchurch Matters

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Thursday, 28 September 2017

Upchurch Parish Council Report - September 2017

Report of the Parish Council meeting 14^thSeptember 2017

Paddock and Recreation Ground

The large pot hole in the Recreation Ground car park has been repaired and the contractor has done a good job. The bench which has been damaged by the illegal incursion has been repaired.

The safety surfacing under the swing has been replaced. The other safety surfacing needs to be monitored over the coming years and this was flagged up in the annual safety inspection report. There will be an ongoing budget for the maintenance of the play equipment in the Paddock and this will need to be considered when planning the budget for next year.

Councillors have given Upchurch Guides permission to plant bulbs under the trees either side of the Recreation Ground especially the Chaffes Lane side.

Allotments

A notice board has been installed at the allotments and it is anticipated that a new water tap will be installed soon.

Planning

The Parish Council had received a petition from residents requesting the Council withdraw its support to the proposed traffic calming scheme at 116 Oak Lane.

Councillors noted residents’ comments and acknowledged they had met with County Councillor Mike Whiting, the application will go to Swale Planning Committee for a decision. Councillors have agreed to only support a scheme endorsed by KCC Highways.

Highways and Street Lighting

The Wallbridge Lane sign at the junction of Oak Lane has been knocked over and this has been reported to Swale Borough Council.

A meeting is to be arranged with KCC to discuss upgrading the street lights to energy efficient LED lights.

Administration

The Council has reviewed and amended the Standing Orders and it has also adopted a complaints procedure and Freedom of Information Policy. Copies of these documents can be found on the Parish Council website.

Date of next meetings:

Full Council will meet on Thursday 5th October at 7:30pm in the Village Hall.

The Planning Committee and General Purposes Committee will meet on Wednesday 18th October at 7:30pm in the Committee Room of the Village Hall.

All residents are welcome to attend the meetings and there is a time for members of the public to comment, raise concerns or ask questions.

Wendy Licence - Clerk to the Parish Council

Tel: 01634 363906

Email: clerkupc@outlook.com
Website: www.upchurchpc.kentparishes.gov.uk

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Wednesday, 27 September 2017

Vacancy - Midday Meal Supervisor - Holywell Primary School

Job Description

We are looking for a Midday Supervisor to work for 6.25 hours per week in our village school.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the supervising of pupils during the lunch break.

• promoting their safety and welfare, in accordance with the school’s Health and Safety Policy.

• promoting good standards of behaviour and orderly conduct, in accordance with the school’s Behaviour Policy.

The team of supervisors are responsible for:-

In the hall:

• supervising and organising the orderly collecting, eating and clearing of meals.

• helping children with use of cutlery.

• encouraging good table manners.

• supervising orderly departure from the hall.

Supervising the playground (or in bad weather, the classrooms) from 11:55am until 1:10pm.

In the playground:

• visiting all parts of the playground to supervise, encourage and assist constructive, friendly and safe play activities.

• acting where possible to prevent accidents and providing basic first aid or seeking help from a designated first aider, according to the Health and Safety Policy.

• acting where possible to prevent arguments and unkind behaviour and responding to such situations in a fair, firm kind manner according to the Behaviour Policy and our Restorative Justice approach (training will be given).

• organising and supervising orderly entry to the school hall and wiping down tables before the second lunch sitting.

Indoors, in bad weather:

• providing supervision as above, maintaining oversight of all classrooms, and seeking the help of the headteacher/deputising person if an accident or other difficulty prevents supervision.

To be available to attend staff meetings as required.

To maintain a lunchtime incident book.

Holywell Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young persons. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Criminal Records Bureau.

Information about the school:

Holywell is a one form entry village primary school situated in the attractive location of Upchurch on the outskirts of Sittingbourne. We pride ourselves on knowing our children well and providing an environment in which they can flourish. Our Governors and Parents are extremely supportive and keen to be involved. Our children enjoy coming to school and are a delight to teach. We have high expectations within a supportive and positive community where every child really does matter. Holywell is a school that knows itself well and is on an exciting journey towards outstanding.

Job Contact Information:

Tracey Snellings - School Office Administrator

Holywell Primary School - Forge Lane, Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 7AE

Telephone: 01634 388416
Email: office@holywell.kent.sch.uk
Website: www.holywell.kent.sch.uk

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RESCHEDULED - Start of Works Notice - Forge Lane, Upchurch

Planned work to improve the road surface of Forge Lane, Upchurch has now been rescheduled to start on Thursday 28th September 2017, weather permitting.

The work should take 2 days to complete. The road will now only be closed between 9:30am and 2:30pm.

KCC say this is to reduce disruption to Forge Lane during the busiest times of the day.

The resurfacing work was originally planned to start on Monday 4th September 2017.