Latest News from Upchurch WI

The rain did not deter our members from attending the July meeting, and eight lucky ladies went home with a Japanese flower arrangement  made by Tsuyoko Page who came to demonstrate the art of Ikebana - beautiful arrangements of just a few flowers and some greenery. Many of us vowed never again to just "plonk" a bunch of flowers in a vase!

Members were reminded that we have our annual "Posh Tea" on Saturday 19th August in Karen's garden. As we don't have a Meeting in August it is an opportunity for us to get together over a cup of tea and lovely home made food.

The speaker at the September Meeting is Barry Daniels who will be talking about his singing career with Famous People.

We are holding another Quiz evening on 13th October - tables of 6, food provided but please bring your own drink, £6 per head. To book a table call Wendy Pitts on: 01634 362253.

We hold our meetings in the village hall on the second Tuesday of each month (except August) at 7:30pm. We are always happy to welcome new members of all ages.

Christine Stevens

Upchurch WI
Website: www.thewi.org.uk

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1st Upchurch Guides Strawberry Tea - Thank You

1st Upchurch Guides would like to thank everyone who came to their Strawberry Tea on Wednesday the 5th of July, at Upchurch Scout Hut.

The final total raised was £583!

With £290 being sent to Breast Cancer Care.

Breast Cancer Care Website: www.breastcancercare.org.uk

Tracey Snellings - Tigger
1st Upchurch Guides

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Temporary Road Closure - Breach Lane, Lower Halstow

Breach Lane will be closed at the Lower Halstow end of the road from the 17th to the 19th July to effect repairs to recent damage to the embankment supporting the carriageway after an RTC.

The works involve the removal of a section of loose material which forms the bank and replacement with a concrete bagged wall system to support and retain the carriageway. Some localised carriageway surface repair work will also be undertaken at this time.

The road will be fully closed from the double bends as you come out of Lower Halstow (just past Westfield Cottages) for a distance of 100 metres.

The diversion route will be: The Street - Halstow Lane - Forge Lane - The Street – Oak Lane - London Road.

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

Kent County Council - Highways, Transportation & Waste

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CBeebies Star's Support for Newington Village Festival

Watch Phil's video of support here: youtube.com

Television celebrity Phil Gallagher has given his support to this Saturday's (July 15th) Newington Village Festival, one of the largest events of its kind in Swale, on the school field from noon until 6:00pm.

The presenter of the CBeebies hit show Mister Maker has sent prizes for the children's fancy dress competition and an exclusive video message which has been posted on YouTube.

Phil, who is touring his Mister Maker show across the UK at present, says: "I hope you have lots of fun at the festival and in the fancy dress competition - maybe some of you will dress up as Mister Maker!" The fancy dress is free and there's a gift for all entrants.

The festival, organised by the parish council in conjunction with Demelza, also features five top Kent bands, including Elton John tribute band Jamie and the Jets.

Other attractions include: a children's magician, tug-of-war, dance and gymnastics displays, chainsaw carver, birds of prey, classic cars, fairground, sideshows, crafts and hobbies stalls, and The Village, a community area. Refreshments include real ales, BBQ, curries, ices and a tea tent.

Admission is £2, with under 16s free.

For more details visit: Facebook/NewingtonFestival and Twitter: @NewingtonFest

For tug-of-war details contact: sepr@hotmail.co.uk or call: 07719 942782.

Richard Thompstone

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Friends of Riverside Primary School - Summer Fair

Clare Carter

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Festival launch for Newington History Group book

Newington Then & Now, a new book by Newington History Group, will be launched on Saturday (July 15th) at Newington Village Festival.

The book shows drawings of village buildings from past centuries alongside photographs of the present day locations. The artist is Peter Judges and Graham Dudley is the photographer.

Copies will be available for the special price of £5 at the History Group's festival tent on the school field from noon until 6:00pm, or contact: Thelma@newingtonhistory.co.uk, 01795 842711.

Richard Thompstone - Newington History Group
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Temporary Road Closure - Wardwell Lane, Newington

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

Kent County Council - Highways, Transportation & Waste

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