Upton is a small village of approximately 170 houses within the Vale of the White Horse in Oxfordshire. The village lies on a spring line on the edge of the North Wessex Downs, designated in 1972 as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty,
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Myths and Facts at the Wine Club
This season marks the 20th Anniversary of our Wine Club in Upton and after the obligatory AGM, we started the year by looking at some myths and facts about wine that could be of use to us all! Here are a few things we discussed during the evening.You may have put a silver spoon in an opened bottle of fizz and put it
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Upton Village Fete
Saturday, 7th September 12:00 – 3:00 Village Recreation Ground • Gymnastics Display • Fun dog show – ALL dogs are welcome! • Blewbury Brass Band • Classic car display • BBQ 12:00 – 2:00 • Pizzas • Wonderful teas 1:00 – 3:00 • Ice creams • Bar run by the George at Upton • Second-hand books and jigsaws •
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Wine Club’s New Season
This season will be the Wine Club’s 20th anniversary, and it continues to represent a core part of our village. The season starts at 8pm on 18th September with the usual formalities of an AGM but will quickly move on to our first theme, busting some myths about wine. We are going to take a light-hearted look at
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The George Public House
The George at Upton has recently been taken over by a group of local residents, and is currently undergoing a huge refurbishment after many years of neglect. The gardens are now open after extensive remodelling, with a garden bar offering a full range of draught and bottled drinks. Open daily from 4pm, weekends from
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Blewbury Post Office News
The school summer holidays are fast approaching. This is a reminder that from the 24th of July to the 3rd of September, during the School summer holidays, we will be operating our reduced hours of 9am - 12pm, Monday to Friday. Thank you for your understanding during this time. We have fresh kitty’s eggs and local
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Why are Churchyards Special
The English country churchyard provides a very special environment for trees, birds, animals and insects. Often almost unchanged for centuries, churchyards can provide a haven for species that can be threatened by development or intensive agriculture elsewhere. On Sunday, 21st July there will be a special event in
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Blewbury Post Office News
The school summer holidays are fast approaching. This is a reminder that from the 24th of July to the 3rd of September, during the School summer holidays, we will be operating our reduced hours of 9am - 12pm, Monday to Friday. Thank you for your understanding during this time. We have fresh kitty’s eggs and local
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Parish Council News
Agenda for the meeting of the Parish Council 25th September 2024
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Agenda for the meeting of the Parish Council 24th July 2024
AGENDA
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Upton Parish Council Minutes of the meeting held on 24th July 2024
UPTON PARISH COUNCIL In attendance: Chair Ben Shaw Vice Chairman Neil Thorp (NT) Councillors David Beckles (DB) Brendan Heneghan (BH) Chris Seelig (CS) Francoise Yates (FY) Clerk Lisa
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Upton Parish Council Minutes of the meeting held on 26th June 2024
UPTON PARISH COUNCIL Minutes of the meeting of the Parish Council Upton Village Hall on Wednesday 26th June 2024 at 19.00
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New Councillors for Upton
The Parish Council is delighted to welcome Francoise Yates and Chris Seelig to the Committee. All councillors are asked to take representative roles for 6 main areas; Planning, Playground, Nature Garden/Environment, Village Hall, Treasurer, and Communications. The council would like to advise the following: Neil
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Upton Parish Council Minutes of the Meeting held on 28th February 2024
Minutes of the meeting of the Parish Council held in the main hall at Upton village hall on Wednesday 28th February 2024 at 8pm. In attendance:- Chairman Ben Shaw (BS) Vice Chairman Neil Thorp (NT) Councillors David Beckles (DB), Brendon
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MEETING OF UPTON PARISH COUNCIL WEDNESDAY 28TH FEBRUARY 8.00PM
22nd February 2024 To: All Members of the Council You are hereby summoned to attend a meeting of the Parish Council to be held in the main hall at Upton village hall on Wednesday 28th February 2024 at 8.00pm. Members of the public and press are welcome to attend. Please inform the Clerk at least 24 hours prior
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More Parish Council News
- NOTICE OF CASUAL VACANCY
- Job Vacancy — Parish Clerk
- Upton Parish Council Minutes of the Meeting held on 17th January 2024
- Minutes of the extraordinary meeting of Upton Parish Council held on Wednesday 29th November 2023 at 7.30pm in the meeting room at Upton village hall.
- Upton Parish Council Minutes of the Meeting held on 22nd November 2023