The Autism Apprentice CIC

The Autism Apprentice CIC is a community interest company offering support and services to families and employers in a number of ways.

Parents and carers can self-refer to the service or attend an open clinic. Please contact them for dates and times nearest you. They are currently in the process of organising Special Educational Needs 'information days'.

Follow The Autism Apprentice CIC on Facebook: www.facebook.com/autismapprentice

On Twitter at: www.twitter.com/autism_cic

Email: info@autismapprentice.co.uk

Website: www.autismapprentice.co.uk (Currently under development)

Cllr Alan Horton on behalf of Sarah and Donna at The Autism Apprentice CIC

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Co-op - Upchurch

We have received a lot of messages asking us when the Co-op - Upchurch is due to reopen, residents will be pleased to finally receive this update posted by KCC Cllr Mike Whiting from Wayne McNally, Estates Manager at the Co-op.

“I got the following reply from the Coop in response to enquiries I made on residents' behalf about the Coop in Upchurch, following the fire earlier in the year.

It suggests things could reopen during November.”

“Dear Mr Whiting,

I write with reference to your email addressed to my colleague Russ Brady.

According to the project manager, the works to repair the fire damage to the above are currently anticipated to start in early-mid October with an estimated 4 week works programme. If I receive any additional updates on this, I will of course contact you.

Regards.

Wayne McNally

Estates Manager, Coop”

Upchurch Matters

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Temporary Road Closure - A249 Kingsferry Bridge

Kent County Council has made an order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on A249 Kingsferry Bridge, Queenborough for up to 1 day between the hours of 08:00 and 18:00 on Sunday 20th October 2019.

The road will be closed 20 metres on both sides of the rail bridge, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route for any through traffic is via Sheppey Way, A2500, A249 Sheppey Crossing and vice versa.

The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while examination works are undertaken by Network Rail.

Access for emergency service vehicles and pedestrians will be maintained at all times during the closure.

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

Kent County Council - Highways, Transportation & Waste

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Upchurch Horticultural Society September Show 2019 - Photographs

Sponsored by Upchurch River Valley Golf Course Ltd

Photographs from Upchurch Horticultural Society's September Show held on Saturday 14th in the Barn to the rear of 97 Chaffes Lane.

Pictured: Display of UHS members exhibits and guess the weight of the Pumpkin. Parish Council Chairman, Cllr Tyrone Ripley and Cllr Janet Marshall presented Peter Boakes, Margaret Packer and Leslie Long with their winner's certificates.

Upchurch Matters

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Holywell School, New Entrant 2020 - Reception Class Open Sessions

Stella Poulter

Secretary - Holywell Primary School

Tel: 01634 388416

Email: office@holywell.kent.sch.uk

Website: www.holywell.kent.sch.uk

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New Voucher Scheme for Faster Broadband in Rural Communities

A new voucher scheme to help rural communities benefit from up to £2,500 for faster broadband has been launched in Kent.

Kent County Council has made up to £2.8 million of additional funding available to ‘top-up’ the Rural Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme in partnership with the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS).

It means homeowners, who apply as part of a group of two or more, can get broadband connection vouchers worth up to £2,500 instead of the standard £1,500 available elsewhere in the country.

For more information, visit: www.kent.gov.uk/broadband

Upchurch Matters

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