Upton Village

Monday 9th October, 7.00pm in the Village Hall.

The Parish Council has unveiled possible plans for the Recreation Ground.

Despite the atrocious weather forecast the Fete was able to go ahead on 2 September, making a profit of around £1,600. We were delighted with this result and are very grateful to so many people who made this possible. Unfortunately some of our crafts demonstrations were cancelled due to the inclement weather. Next year’s fete… Continue reading »

The senior citizens of Upton get together for a Tea Party and a chat. Margaret and I came up with the idea that we should hold a tea party and invite Upton’s senior citizens and anyone who was housebound or on their own. This had been partly spurred on by the responses to the Parish… Continue reading »

Sheila Parker’s Memorial Bench Installed Finally we have installed Sheila Parker’s memorial bench in the recreation ground between the trees looking towards Wittenham Clumps.

You will have noticed that the old, full size goalposts have been removed from the recreation ground.

Saturday 9 September Last year £109,480 was raised in Oxfordshire by the Ride or Stride event. This money all goes towards the upkeep of our churches. I have plenty of sponsorship forms. If you are unable to take part but would like to sponsor somebody, then please let me know. Clare 850486

SATURDAY 2 SEPTEMBER Starting at 2pm on the Recreation Ground Stalls include: cakes, produce, plants, books, preserves, toys, white elephant craft demonstrations, bouncy castle, face painting games, competitions, raffle, tombola entertainment by Blewbury Brass Band and the Outside Capering Crew Morris Dancers delicious home made teas Admission free As usual we need your help. We… Continue reading »

Friday 18 August at 2.30pm To Senior Citizens and anyone at home alone. You are invited to a Summer Garden Party at Toad Hall. We do hope you will be able to come for tea and a chat. Personal invitations will be sent out nearer the time. Transport can be provided. For further information contact… Continue reading »

What is to become of our stream? Our little intermittent stream, originating high above the village, which has been running predictably for countless years, was found to be in full flow one day in October 2001, not from its usual source but from under the main road near the George & Dragon. Over the next… Continue reading »