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About Upton

Aerial view of Upton

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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Latest Village News

Annual Parish Meeting Minutes 07.05.2025

May 12, 2025

Upton Parish Annual Meeting – Community Minutes Date: Wednesday, 7th May 2025 Time: 7:09 PM Location: Upton Village Hall Chair: Françoise Yates Clerk: Ben The meeting was opened with a warm welcome and an outline of the evening’s structure. Attendees were encouraged to hold questions until the conclusion of

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Upton Neighbourhood Watch

May 2, 2025

There was no Neighbourhood Watch meeting during April - the next meeting will be held at StMary’s Church, Upton at 7:00 pm on Thursday 1st May. We hope to see some of you there!If you would like to join the group, please text your name to Katie Dickens (Tel: 0791 205 9430) and shewill add you to the Upton Neighbourhood

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April in Upton Nature Garden

May 2, 2025

Upton Nature Garden is many things for man people: a haven for local wild plants and animals; an adventure for kids to discover, a sanctuary for reflection under the trees; a picnic spot; a visual feast through the seasons; an opportunity to burn off those calories (or eat cake) at the working group meet-ups. All

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Wine Club Explore South American Wines

May 2, 2025

South America has emerged as a vibrant and dynamic wine-producing region, captivating wine enthusiasts with its diverse and high-quality offerings. The continent's innovative winemaking techniques, unique terroir and a commitment to quality have positioned countries like Chile, Argentina and Uruguay as top choices

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Upton Forming a New Neighbourhood Watch

April 4, 2025

Following several recent events in Upton, a group of villagers are forming a new Neighbourhood Watch team. It’s early days but we are already seeing the benefits of working together. For example, only a few weeks ago, many of us woke to find red grease smeared on our bins. By messaging on the “Upton Help” WhatsApp

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Christian Aid Week

April 4, 2025

Christian Aid Week will be held 11-17 May 2025. The tomato seeds are sown and I hope they will give me enough plants to satisfy any orders. I'm waiting for the collecting envelopes to be available. A poster will soon go on the new Church Notice Board and we are already talking about the Garden Party at St Mary's on

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Upton Neighbourhood Watch

March 3, 2025

There will be a meeting at the Village hall at 8pm on Tuesday 4th March to discuss how we might restart the Upton Neighbourhood Watch scheme All are welcome to come along with your thoughts about how we might take this forward.

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More News

  • Derek Whitmell (1940 – 2025)
  • Upton Nature Garden
  • Upton Wine Club
  • Wine Club – The Effects of Age on Wines
  • Derek
  • Farm cat holds the key… – Performed by The Blewbury Players
  • Blewbury Players, an exciting year ahead

Parish Council – Agendas, Minutes, etc.

Annual Parish Meeting Minutes 07.05.2025

May 12, 2025

Upton Parish Annual Meeting – Community Minutes Date: Wednesday, 7th May 2025 Time: 7:09 PM Location: Upton Village Hall Chair: Françoise Yates Clerk: Ben The meeting was opened with a warm welcome and an outline of the evening’s structure. Attendees were encouraged to hold questions until the conclusion of

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Parish Clerk Office Hours

May 12, 2025

🌤️ Standard Week Office Hours Schedule (Except Last Wednesday of the Month) Day Office Hours Total Hours Notes Monday 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM 2 hours Afternoon office hours Tuesday 09:00 AM – 11:00 PM 2 hours Morning Wednesday 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM 2 hours Includes 1-hour

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Agenda for the Parish Council Meeting 23rd April 2025

April 19, 2025

UPTON PARISH COUNCIL 18th April 2025 To: All Members of the Council You are hereby summoned to attend a meeting of the Parish Council to be held in the small meeting room at Upton Village Hall on Wednesday, 23rd April 2025 at 19.00. Members of the public and press are welcome to attend. Please inform the Clerk at

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Annual Parish Meeting

March 20, 2025

Upton Parish Council would like to remind all residents that the Annual Parish Meeting will be held on Wednesday 7th May at 19.00 in the Village Hall.  It would be helpful if you could email the Clerk (parish.clerk@uptonvillage.co.uk) if you are planning to attend by Tuesday 6 th but all will be welcome and it will be

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Minutes of the meeting held 19th March 2025

March 20, 2025

UPTON PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES of the meeting held 19th March 2025 In attendance: Chair Ben Shaw (BS) Councillors David Beckles (DB) Brendan Heneghan (BH) Chris Seelig (CS) Francoise Yates (FY) Clerk Lisa Heneghan

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Agenda for Parish Council meeting 19th March 2025

March 14, 2025

UPTON PARISH COUNCIL 13th March 2025 To: All Members of the Council You are hereby summoned to attend a meeting of the Parish Council to be held in the small meeting room at Upton Village Hall on Wednesday 19th March 2025 at 19.00. Members of the public and press are welcome to attend. Please inform the Clerk at

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March Parish Council Meeting

March 13, 2025

Please be advised that the March Parish Council Meeting has been brought forward from Wednesday 26th March to Wednesday 19th March.  It will be held in the small meeting room at the Village Hall starting at 19.00.

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Minutes of the meeting of the Parish Council 22nd January 2025

March 7, 2025

UPTON PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES of the meeting held 22nd January 2025

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Minutes of the meeting of the Parish Council 18th December 2024

March 7, 2025

UPTON PARISH COUNCIL Minutes of the meeting of the Parish Council Upton Village Hall on Wednesday 18th December 2024 at 19.00

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More Parish Council News

  • Agenda for the Parish Council meeting Wednesday 26th February 2025 at 19:00 – Revised
  • Agenda for the Parish Council meeting Wednesday 26th February 2025 at 19:00
  • Draft MINUTES of the Parish Council meeting 22nd January 2025
  • Agenda for the meeting of the Parish Council 22nd January 2025 at 19.00
  • Draft Minutes of the meeting of the Parish Council Wednesday 18th December 2024

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Upton seen in 1930

Panorama of Upton looking north

This photograph of Upton was taken from a point south of the George and Dragon

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St Mary’s, circa 1900

St Mary's, circa 1900

St Mary's, circa 1900

St Mary’s interior, circa 1900

St Mary's interior, circa 1900

St Mary's interior, circa 1900

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