Upchurch Twinning and PFHS Annual Quiz Night

Annual Quiz Night

Friday 7th February

7:00pm arrival for a 7:30pm start

 At Holywell School Hall

Hosted by Mr Ball

£5 per person - Up to 8 max per team

To book your table, please Email: office@holywell.kent.sch.uk

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Chalkwell Bus Timetable for Christmas and New Year

Chalkwell bus services for Christmas and New Year will operate as per the graphic above.

Normal bus services will resume on Monday 6th January 2025.

The current 326/327/328 timetable can be found at >> www.chalkwell.co.uk/timetables/326-327-328

For further information on bus times, call: 01795 423982 or Email: coachhire@chalkwell.co.uk

For travel information on routes, times, tickets and fares, visit >> www.chalkwell.co.uk/bus-services

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Upchurch Parish Council - Community Awards Scheme 2025

Calling all Upchurch Parish Residents

Upchurch Parish Council will once again present an award to a resident or group that has made a significant contribution to our village community over a period of years.

If you know someone who has given this kind of service and merits an award, please nominate them.

The person must live or work within the Upchurch Parish Council boundary. Parish residents can make just 1 nomination, but all adult family members may submit a nomination form.

The nomination form below can be downloaded and printed or requested from the Clerk Nina Henley at: clerk@upchurchparishcouncil.gov.uk 

Please send your completed nomination form in a sealed envelope to:

Nina Henley

Clerk and Proper Officer

2 Alfriston Grove

Kings Hill

West Malling

ME19 4SR

Or Email it to: clerk@upchurchparishcouncil.gov.uk 

Tap and hold or right-click on the nomination form above to download and print it.

The winner will receive a certificate signed by Upchurch Parish Council Chairman Cllr Tyrone Ripley and Swale Hon. Alderman Cllr Gerry Lewin at the Annual Parish Meeting on Thursday the 10th of April 2025.

The closing date for receiving nomination forms is Tuesday the 28th of February 2025.

The previous winners of the (KALC) Community Award in Upchurch are:

Pat New - 2017

Tracey Snellings - 2018

Ray Kemsley - 2019

No award given - 2020

Cia Merrall - 2021

John Arnold - 2022

Gerry Lewin - 2023

Terry Lewis (posthumous) 2024

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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Upchurch Matters.

We're always grateful for the support you give the website throughout the year 🙏🏼

This year's lovely village Christmas tree and lit decorations are courtesy of Upchurch Parish Council.

The knitting group has decorated the centre of the village with skillfully knitted Christmas characters again. The added colour they bring really brightens up our winter days.

A lit Nativity Scene, beautifully built by the late Frank Osborne, has also returned to the Churchyard.

Thank you to everyone for all their hard work and generosity. 

To a healthy, happy and peaceful 2025 🥂

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Changes to Upchurch Surgery Opening Hours over Christmas and New Year

Maidstone Road Surgery Rainham, including Upchurch Surgery.

Monday 23rd December

10:00am to 1:00pm - Usual opening hours

Wednesday 25th December - Christmas Day

Closed

Thursday 26th December - Boxing Day

Closed

Monday 30th December

10:00am to 1:00pm - Usual opening hours

Wednesday 1st January - New Year's Day

Closed

Thursday 2nd January

10:00am to 1:00pm - Usual opening hours

The practice website is: www.maidstoneroadsurgeryrainham.co.uk

Ray Kemsley

Chair - Surgery Patient Participation Group - Upchurch & Rainham

Email: raykemsley@btinternet.com

Merry & Bright - Nursery Days Christmas Fayre

Join Nursery Days for an afternoon of festive fun with traditional games, crafts and some very special guests on Sunday the 22nd of December, from 3:30pm to 5:00pm.

Everyone is welcome.

Address: Nursery Days, The Old School, The Street, Upchurch, ME9 7AJ
Telephone: 01634 376924

Email: info@nurserydays-upchurch.co.uk

Website: www.nurserydays-upchurch.co.uk

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