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Celebrating the Arts in Uppingham
A repeat after five years of the very popular ticketed Rotary event intended to highlight the incredible artistic talent and creative works to be found in Uppingham’s galleries.The evening incorporates a drinks reception, gallery viewings, dinner and guest artist speakers. Why do so many gifted artisans and artists of repute now trade in Uppingham, Rutland? …
Neighbourhood Forum AGM
The 2023 Annual General Meeting of the Uppingham Neighbourhood Forum is to be held on Thursday August 17th commencing at 7.30pm. Venue is the Garden Terrace of The Falcon Hotel in Uppingham market place. Agenda items include the result of Executive Committee Officer elections, the Forum Annual Report, an update of the town’s Emergency Plan, …
Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Do you know someone deserving of the award. Perhaps they are still at school or college? Why not encourage them to apply for an award in this inaugural year of the competition. They might just win!
Eyebrook Charity Walk 2023
Looking for a pleasant day out in the countryside. Why not join this year’s Eyebrook Walk and help defeat cancer while enjoying some gentle exercise. Dog walkers and families welcome. Either book in advance or simply turn up on the day.
Social Sundays in Uppingham
Uppingham Town Centre is again welcoming extra visitors into its market place and high street for the summer of 2023. The current fine spell of weather has ensured that the popular Sunday events with extra social seating and live music are very well attended. Sunday July 2nd saw one of the season’s highlights of the …
Round Rutland Run 2023
Registration has now opened for the 2023 Classic Vehicle Round Rutland Run. This September 3rd day of entertainment and learning, revolving around classic vehicles and a Rutland countryside experience, now forms the closing element of the town’s Social Sunday programme, hosted in Uppingham Town Centre. Full details and online registration is at www.stiltoncheeserun.uk Also popular …
Town Council Seeks Greater Collaboration with Partnership at Critical Time for Post Office
Uppingham Town Council has written to the town’s Community Partnership Uppingham First (UF) seeking stronger partnership working for the future. The request will be debated at the next board meeting of the partnership to be held on July 6th 2023. In its annual reports, UF has always advised that the town is best served if …
Bus Service Pilot Extended
A trial bus service linking Bisbrooke village to Uppingham town centre is to be extended for a further three months. Bisbrooke residents have been filling the bus on Friday mornings to go shopping in the high street and market. Already judged by all involved to be a great success, the service is proving very popular. …
First Full Fibre Market Town
Uppingham is this week celebrating the completion of its Gigaclear full fibre to the premise (fttp) broadband network making it the first market town in England to have a comprehensive offer of its kind. Businesses and residents can now sign up for a symmetrical broadband service offering up to 1Gb download and upload running entirely …