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Uppingham First director and Rutland Biz Club president Geoffrey Pointon has died. His family have issued the following message…..   ‘It is with profound sadness that the loving sons and daughter of Geoffrey Pointon have to announce the death of their father. He died peacefully in Kettering General Hospital on the 2nd April 2020 after […]

Lead Coordinators of the Uppingham Community Emergency Plan have met to consider what response is required by the plan team in the light of the potential threat of the Coronavirus to the Uppingham community and any anticipated requests for voluntary sector support from the statutory authorities. Notes of the meeting can be read online at

Following a successful year of fundraising, Rutland High Sheriff Margaret Miles has presented a number of Rutland charities with small grants to support their work in the community. Pictured on the right is Margaret at the presentation ceremony with one group of award recipients. Representing the Uppingham Hopper is Uppingham First Vice Chair David Ainslie

The first group of Uppingham residents have begun their training on how to shop online in Uppingham high street. Pictured with staff from Barclays Bank and supporting members of Rotary in Uppingham, UppShop website designer Hannah Cheshire of ClockedIn demonstrates how to make a purchase on a mobile phone. Venue is the Oak Room in

Addressing Disadvantage and Social Isolation in a Cashless Society – A Rotary Community Project Led by the Rotary Club of Uppingham Aim – To acknowledge the loss of the last bank in the town, by harnessing the community spirit evident in Uppingham to bring old and young together to empower a pilot group of the

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 her in-laws at the Inn. The Bell Inn began to sell the cheese to hungry

An Uppingham Homes Community Land Trust proposal to build affordable housing for younger people in Rutland has received further government support in the form of a £10k grant (subject to due diligence) from Locality. The grant will support the CLT’s bid to become a Registered Housing Provider enabling it to both build and then manage

Addressing Disadvantage and Social Isolation in a Cashless Society – A Rotary Community Project Led by the Rotary Club of Uppingham Aim – To acknowledge the loss of the last bank in the town, by harnessing the community spirit evident in Uppingham to bring old and young together to empower a pilot group of the

Live in Uppingham and planning a group trip to the cinema, theatre, rugby, or football? Organising a family or staff night out or a special occasion? Have you considered using the Uppingham Hopper? It’s your community transport and is available evenings and weekends subject to the availability of an Uppingham First volunteer driver. It’s a