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70 guests at the ‘Third Time Lucky’ Rotary in Uppingham Past President’s Dinner held at The Falcon Hotel in Uppingham on Friday November 26th were given a tour de force analysis of the facts behind the first (1997) of Uppingham’s two famous unsolved murders and the accused ‘s acquittal. Guest speaker at the event was […]

The 2021 Annual General Meeting of the E J Toon Charitable Trust has elected local business owner and town councillor Mark Shaw as its new Chair. Mark is proprietor of local company ClockedIn, Chair of the Beeches Residents Association, Vice Chair of the Uppingham Neighbourhood Forum, a director of Uppingham First and a town councillor.

Warm tributes and memories were shared of Biz Club founder and Uppingham First director Geoffrey Pointon at the Biz Club lunch held at the Falcon Hotel in October. The overwhelming memory of Geoff was his dazzling stream of ideas which not only resulted in the Biz Club in Rutland and the Deal Makers Club in

Uppingham First director and Neighbourhood Forum Chair Janet Thompson BEM has at last been able to receive her British Empire Medal following restrictions imposed because of of Covid-19. Janet is pictured with family members following a small ceremony in Oakham castle where her medal was presented by Rutland Lord Lieutenant, Dr Sarah Furness. During the

A group of local artisans have opened a pop up hub and outlet in Uppingham. The hub will provide a window for their wares and a place to undertake some training and back room work. The new venture has begun its life in premises at the rear of The Falcon Hotel. The project has the

Residents of The Beeches triumphed for the second year running in their annual quiz with the Limes, Firs & Spurs Residents Association held at Uppingham Cricket Club. Quizmaster Lucy Stephenson is pictured (left) presenting the challenge cup to winning team member Mrs Williams, following a very close result. A fish and chip supper was enjoyed

Forty residents living on The Beeches estate attended the 2021 Annual General Meeting of the Beeches Residents Association held in The Falcon Hotel on Thursday October 14th 2021. Guest speaker was Cllr David Ainslie BEM, a former Town Mayor. David is leading on the housing element of the Uppingham Neighbourhood Plan which is likely to

The 2021 Annual General Meeting of The Uppingham and District Twinning Association took place on Thursday 30 September in the Uppingham Parish Church Hall. Following the presentation of a very positive Annual Report by Association Chair Henry Dawe and the registration of hosts willing to receive French guests at the next scheduled twinning (July 15th

On September 19th Uppingham Rotarians joined the High Sheriff of Rutland, David Wood, at the official opening of the Rotary Covid Wood on Rutland Water.  During the first Covid -19 lockdown the idea of some sort of memorial for those who have suffered as a result of COVID was mooted and the idea of planting

Uppingham residents young and old joined their neighbours at the finale of the Uppingham First 2021 season of Social Sunday events – A Family Fun Day held on September 26th in Uppingham Market Place. A large crowd basking in the sunshine enjoyed live music, children’s games, local artistry and many community group stalls. Everyone agreed.