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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Help is Required
YOUR HELP, ASSISTANCE, PARTICIPATION is needed with one of the following activities – 1 Cakes and Biscuits - could you bake a delicious item for sale at the Village Hall Café to sell during the Uptonogood cycle event? Donations can be brought to the hall in the morning of the event (15th June.) Or brought to Chris
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April Wine Club – “Beyond Malbec and Sauvignon”
Most monthly meetings, we have some members from our committee talking about wine, often with a story that in weaved in-between each wine that cleverly links the theme and the evening together. Several times each year however, we invite external speakers to come and tell us about their wine. This month saw the
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Post Office News
Just a little update on our spring opening hours. The post office will be closed on Monday 6th of May and Monday 27th May due to the spring bank holidays. We will also be closed on Friday 17th of May due to staff holiday. From the 28th May to the 31st of May, during the School Half term, we will be operating our
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Nature Garden Update
We had a great turnout for the planting party in April. Thanks to the merry dozen who took the time to find homes for 120 new shrubs, perennials, ferns and grasses, not forgetting the additional help to trailer the plants from here to there, bake delicious cake and cookies, pay invoices, and give advice! It really
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Upton’s Village Drop-In
The next Drop-In is planned for Friday 26th April back at the Village hall. If you have any questions or would like to help out with any of the meets, please feel free to email Nicola Hall - events@uptonvillagehall.co.u
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Help with Essential Living Costs
Are you on a low income and struggling to pay for food, energy or necessary household items? We are a local charity able to support people living in Blewbury, the Astons and Upton by providing one off payments to help you, or someone you know in need. To apply there is a short application form to complete which can
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March Wine Club – Wine through the ages
For March, we took a look at some exceptional wines but the principal focus was on looking at what has changed throughout the years…and when it comes to wine, the impact of what we are drinking, where we are getting it from and how it has been made really has changed over the years! We discussed a lot but a few
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Parish Council News
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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NOTICE OF CASUAL VACANCY
Upton Parish Council NOTICE OF CASUAL VACANCY Public notice is hereby given that due to the resignation of:- Councillor Graham de Wilde A vacancy exists in the office of Parish Councillor for Upton Parish Council
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Job Vacancy — Parish Clerk
Upton Parish Council are recruiting for a Clerk or Clerk in training. The role is part time that can fit around your schedule other than the monthly meetings that are set a year in advance. The role is complex and challenging with no two days the same and training for the role as well as CPD are also included. If
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Upton Parish Council Minutes of the Meeting held on 17th January 2024
UPTON PARISH COUNCIL Minutes of the meeting of the Parish Council held in the meeting room at Upton Village Hall on Wednesday 17th January 2024 at 8pm. In attendance:- Chairman Ben Shaw (BS) Vice Chairman Neil Thorp
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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 extraordinary meeting of Upton Parish Council held in the meeting room at Upton village hall on Wednesday 29th November 2023 at 7pm. In attendance:- Chairman Ben Shaw (BS) Vice Chairman Neil Thorp
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Upton Parish Council Minutes of the Meeting held on 22nd November 2023
UPTON PARISH COUNCIL Minutes of the meeting of the Parish Council held in the main hall at Upton village hall on Wednesday 22nd November 2023 at 8pm. In attendance:- Chairman Ben Shaw (BS) Vice Chairman Neil Thorp
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More Parish Council News
- Minutes of the Parish Council’s Finance Committee meeting held on Wednesday 25th October 2023
- Upton Parish Council’s Minutes of Personnel Committee Meeting held on 25th October 2023
- Upton Parish Council Minutes of the Meeting held on 6th September 2023
- Temporary Road Closure at – Upton, Rose Cottage, High Street, OX11 9JE
- Meeting Dates