Poolside Bar Music Night with Hullabaloo at Upchurch River Valley Golf Course

Upchurch River Valley Golf Course

Telephone: 01634 360626

Email: bar@rivervalleygolf.co.uk

Website: www.rivervalleygolf.co.uk

Swale Foodbank Collection - October

Swale Foodbank Collection

Thank you to everyone who came and 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 2nd 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, 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

Upchurch Parish Council: Public Bins - A Polite Request to all Residents

Upchurch Parish Council would like to remind all residents that the public waste bins placed throughout the village are intended for general public use and not for the disposal of household rubbish.

We have noticed an increase in household waste being placed in these bins, leading to overflowing containers and unnecessary strain on the waste management services.

These bins are provided to help keep public spaces clean and tidy, ensuring that litter from passers-by and small waste items are disposed of properly. However, they are not designed to accommodate large quantities of household rubbish.

Overuse and Overflowing Bins

When household waste is disposed of in public bins, it fills them up quickly, leaving no space for general litter. This leads to overflowing bins and litter scattered around the village, which not only looks unsightly but also poses health and environmental risks.

Collection and Capacity Issues

Public bins are collected on a regular schedule, and when they are filled with excessive rubbish, it can cause delays or require additional resources to manage the overflow.

Proper Disposal of Household Waste

All residents have their own designated household waste collection services, including bins for general waste, recycling, and other disposal needs. These are the appropriate facilities for household rubbish.

We kindly ask all residents to be mindful of the purpose of the public waste bins and to use them responsibly. Please refrain from disposing of household waste in these bins and ensure that all rubbish is placed in your own household waste containers for collection.

Upchurch Parish Council is committed to maintaining a clean, pleasant environment for all who live in and visit our village.

Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated, and together, we can ensure that our public spaces remain clean and welcoming.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

Nina Henley

Clerk and Proper Officer to Upchurch Parish Council

Tel: 07798 600696

Email: clerk@upchurchparishcouncil.gov.uk

Website: www.upchurchparishcouncil.gov.uk

Kent Police Surgery - Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch Ward

PC Jez Chittim.

Swale Neighbourhood Officer PC Jez Chittim is holding a police surgery at Holywell School, Forge Lane, Upchurch, ME9 7AE so residents can raise concerns about local policing issues they may have.

PC Chittim will be in the school reception on Saturday the 21st of September between 4:00pm and 8:00pm.

The surgery is for Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch residents, and it is an opportunity to find out what is being done to tackle the issues that matter to you.

If you are travelling by car, please park in the staff car park at the front of the school, and PC Chittim will let you in the gate.

Email: Jez.Chittim@kent.police.uk

Contact your local policing team at: https://bit.ly/3pprLHW

Is it an emergency? If so, please call: 999 now

Upchurch Matters

Fuel Stolen - Oak Lane, Upchurch

Hartlip, Newington & Upchurch Ward

Crime Number: 46/155838/24

Between 17:00 on Thursday the 12th of September and 07:00 on Friday the 13th of September, somebody stole a large amount of fuel from a farm in Oak Lane, Upchurch.

If you have any information that could help investigators, please contact Kent Police on telephone number 101 and quote the relevant crime number above.

For more information on crime prevention visit: www.kent.police.uk

Kent Community Messaging

Upchurch Bingo Group

Our bingo sessions are held in the back room of The Crown, Upchurch.

The next session is on Tuesday the 17th of September.

We open at 7:30pm with eyes down at 8:00pm.

Entry is £1.

To play costs £3 to £6 per set of books, for 12 games.

We are a non-profit group and all book sales are distributed as prizes.

There is also a small raffle. 

Why not join us for an evening of fun?

Sylvia Roberts