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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

The Partnership congratulations Uppingham First Vice Chair, Uppingham Homes CLT  Vice Chair, Uppingham Neighbourhood Forum Executive Member and former Uppingham Town Mayor Cllr David Ainslie on being awarded the BEM in the New Year Honours list for his work in the Uppingham community. Very well deserved.   

Uppingham First is the award winning elected community partnership for Uppingham recognised by national and local government and the voluntary/charity sector. A company limited by guarantee its agendas, minutes and significant reports can be read at www.uppinghamfirst.co.uk. The company is a member of Revive and Thrive, Locality and the Community Transport Association. For 2020 its