March 2025 Edition of The Gabriel - Upchurch Village Magazine

Unfortunately, The Gabriel is still without printing facilities.

Whilst some progress has been made in gaining access to the printing/collating machines, this provides only some temporary relief and a permanent solution is still required.

The hunt to urgently recruit 1 or 2 regular volunteers goes on...

Editor Dave Candy would like this month's parish magazine to reach the residents, and we are pleased to help by making it available to read online.

Can you help to save The Gabriel?

Please read the March edition online to find out how YOU can help the production team.

Visit the link to read the magazine in PDF format: www.upchurchmatters.co.uk/Gabriel-March-2025.pdf

Email: upchurchgabriel@gmail.com

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Poolside Bar Music with Unshackled at Upchurch River Valley Golf Course

Upchurch River Valley Golf Course

Telephone: 01634 360626

Email: bar@rivervalleygolf.co.uk

Website: www.rivervalleygolf.co.uk

Kate Johns 1948 - 2025

Kate Johns

Kate Johns, retired publican of The Brown Jug Pub, Upchurch, sadly passed away on Monday the 10th of  February.

Kate's funeral will take place at 11:00am on Monday the 24th of March, at Garden of England Crematorium, Sheppey Way, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8GZ.

A celebration of Kate's life will be held afterwards at Upchurch River Valley Golf Course, Oak Lane, Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 7AY.

Thank you

Yasmin Pataria

Temporary Road Closure - Otterham Quay Lane, Upchurch

it will be necessary to close part of Otterham Quay Lane, Upchurch from Wednesday 2nd April 2025, for up to one day, between the hours of 09:30 and 15:30, or until the works have been completed.

The road will be closed between the junctions with Wallbridge Lane and Lower Rainham Road, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route for any through traffic is via Horsham Lane, The Street, Forge Lane, Halstow Lane, The Street, Breach Lane, A2 Hartlip Hill, London Road, Moor Street, Otterham Quay Lane and vice versa.

Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.

The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while underground structure works are undertaken by Openreach.

For information regarding this closure, please contact Openreach on: 0800 023 2023, who will be able to assist with the scope of these works.

The KCC Highways Helpline number is: 03000 418181

For details of roadworks, see: https://one.network

Kent County Council - Highways, Transportation & Waste

Poolside Bar - Valentine’s Music Night with Michael Peters at Upchurch River Valley Golf Course

Upchurch River Valley Golf Course

Telephone: 01634 360626

Email: bar@rivervalleygolf.co.uk

Website: www.rivervalleygolf.co.uk

St Mary's Church Fundraising Sale

Saturday 8th February between 10:00am - 11:30am

Homemade Cakes, Jams, Pickles, Scones and Savouries

Also Puzzles, Books, Bric-à-brac and sometimes Plants

Something for everyone!

Refreshments

Please help support this ancient building - Thank you

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