What Future Energy Do We Really Need? An invitation to join workshops to help design Uppingham’s future power supply One has only to read some of the publicity and community concerns around the country surrounding the plethora of large solar farms which are destined for planning consideration to realise that the nation is facing a …
Tuesday May 31st 2022 at 7.30pm Garden Terrace – The Falcon Hotel Notice has been given of the next public meeting of the Uppingham Neighbourhood Forum. A number of interesting discussions are to be held. Wish to ask for an agenda item? Call 07710 328469. So far, the meeting agenda includes: – Forum …
A major town event in honour of Her Majesty the Queen. Seventy guests to commemorate 70 years of public service. Features a welcome reception, a three course lunch and presentations from local residents who have met the Queen. Call 01572 823465 or e-mail [email protected] for tickets and further information.
Sunday May 8th at UCC between 10am – 1pm. Everyone from aged 13 upwards is welcome to come along. There will be a professional coach there for the morning. https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/RutlandTennisAcademyUppingham
Every year, thousands of school age overseas students are educated at independent schools across the UK. When their school closes for half term holidays and exeat weekends, they need a great host family who will provide a home away from home. Travel restrictions, as a result of the pandemic, have meant that international students have …
It’s Coming Home! A picture containing 25 portrait photographs, dating from the 1860s/1870s is being returned to its original home in the Vaults Pub in Uppingham. The picture hung in the pub for over 150 years and contains photos of the ordinary people who drank there at the time. The original picture was bought by …
Rutland’s worst kept secret has made the national news. Uppingham in Rutland is the best place to live in the Midlands according to a study published in The Times newspaper this month. Described as a feast for the eyes at every turn, the article states that the market town is a place that cares about …
Geoff Thompson has been appointed by HM The Queen to be High Sheriff of Rutland at a Declaration Ceremony at Oakham Castle on 5 April 2022. The office of High Sheriff is an independent, unpaid, non-political royal appointment, dating back to Saxon times. It has evolved to include a mix of ceremonial, charitable and community …
Uppingham and Rutland Champion Appointed as High Sheriff for Jubilee Year Read More »
It is with great sadness that Uppingham in Rutland acknowledges the Leicestershire Police announcement of the death of former Chief Constable Simon Cole, aged 55, who recently retired from the force. Simon, who had served in policing for over 30 years, was found dead at his home address in Kibworth Harcourt, Leicestershire. This matter has …
The Stilton Cheese Classic Vehicle Run for 2022 is still open for bookings. See www.stiltoncheeserun.uk In the early 1700’s the housekeeper at Quenby Hall, near Hungarton in Leicestershire used to make blue cheese. Her daughter married the inn keeper of The Bell Inn at Stilton and used to regularly take some of the cheese to …
