This is a message about a burglary.
Litter
Our thanks to all the 22 parishioners who turned out on such a cold morning to help us with our annual litter pick.
Goalposts
We have recently been made aware that the goalposts in our recreation ground may not meet with current safety requirements and may have to be removed. We will get them inspected and if as we suspect they are deemed to be unsafe we will remove them as quickly as possible. If anyone has a use… Continue reading »
Can We Help you?
As a result of the original Parish Plan questionnaire we have no less than 30 parishioners who have volunteered to undertake driving duties and 35 parishioners who have volunteered to make friendship visits. If we set up an organisation to provide you with transport assistance to doctors, dentists, hospitals or even just with the shopping… Continue reading »
Oxford Burglary
This is a message about a burglary. A property off the Southern Bypass, was broken into at around 22:00. The alarm sounded and somebody was seen moving around in the property. The offender was seen to make off over fields at the rear. Property dropped in the field included alcohol and an expensive trinket box.… Continue reading »
Two burglaries in Didcot
This is a message about two burglaries. In the early hours of Sunday 12th of February, two properties in the Ladygrove area of Didcot, were broken into. Between 01:00 and 05:00 a property in Cray Court and a property in Beaulieu Mews, were burgled. There is no clear point of entry. the properties were occupied… Continue reading »
Tom Suttar
20.06.1929 – 16.01.2006 Tom and I have lived in Upton for 42 years and during the time have seen many changes. But one thing never changes, the village camaraderie and neighbourliness. The number of cards and words of sympathy I have received has been quite overwhelming and I thank you all for your tremendous support… Continue reading »
Charles Bernard Aldridge
23.11.1913 – 07.01.2006 As our dad was one of the oldest inhabitants of Upton, Pauline and I thought an epitaph in the Upton News would be appropriate. Charlie, as he was known by most people, was one of three brothers born and brought up in Blewbury. He moved to Upton in May 1939 after his… Continue reading »
Upton Burglary
This is a message about a burglary. A pub in Upton Village was broken into between 19:00 and midnight on Saturday 14th of January. Offenders gained entry to the rear of the property through an open window, one of three left open. An untidy search was carried out of the residential side of the premise.… Continue reading »
Monica Rowbotham
1909-2005 Dr Monica arrived in Upton a quarter of a century ago: a retired child psychologist of some note. St Mary’s soon discovered that she could play the organ and was a keen Anglican. Many will celebrate her church life. On the PCC she was Deanery Synod representative from 1982-93. From 1984-95 she was a… Continue reading »
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