The Passing of Her Majesty The Queen

It is with enormous sadness that Newington Parish Council learned of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, and Councillors would like to express their sincere condolences on behalf of the people of Newington to the entire Royal Family.

A Book of Condolence is open at St Mary the Virgin Church, Newington for anyone who would like to pay their respects to Her Majesty and providing a moment of privacy and quiet reflection.

Books of Condolence are also open at Swale House, Faversham Town Council offices and Sheppey Gateway to allow local people to pay their respects 10am to 4pm weekdays.

Floral tributes will be laid at the war memorials in Sittingbourne, Sheerness and Faversham.

Also, as a mark of respect, Civic and council events and meeting have been cancelled until after the funeral.

The church will be open during this period leading up to the Queen's funeral, as much as is possible during the day until late afternoon. This to enable people in the community to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth, to pray and to pause for a few moments to reflect on her life of service shaped by her faith in Jesus for she said, "throughout my life, the message and teachings of Christ have been my guide and in them I find hope". There is opportunity to light candles and sign condolences.