WEBSITE ADDRESS:  https://uptonbishop.gov.uk/
WHAT’S ON IN UPTON BISHOP 
AT THE CHURCH: 
Vicar - David Howell Detail on PDF copy on home page, Church Warden - Jane Ayres Detail on PDF copy on home page
The church is open every day - a quiet space for all to enjoy. The church is open every day - a quiet space for all to enjoy.
Dogs are welcome in the churchyard on a lead, but please clear up after them.

 

SUNDAY SERVICES in the church for NOVEMBER
3rd       Matins
6th      Wednesday, 9.30am BCP COMMUNION followed by prayer group.
10th     Remembrance Service at 10.45 with laying of poppy wreath
17th           Communion
24th     All Age Service with Communion 
Every Tuesday, 5.30pm - EVENSONG at Graham and Ann Fowler’s House. Ring Detail on PDF copy on home page

COMING SOON in the church:
ADVENT SUNDAY 1st December to mark the beginning of the Christmas season with Advent hymns.
CAROL SERVICE Sunday 15th December, 4pm the church will be decorated for our traditional candlelit service.

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AT THE MILLENNIUM HALL in NOVEMBER: 

KEEP FIT CLASS Tuesdays, 10-11am. For any further information please contact Jane Fray or Michaela Johnson Detail on PDF copy on home page

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LEGO@UB CLUB Saturday 2nd, 10.30 - 11.30am and every first Saturday. All children are welcome with a responsible adult. 50p per child which includes squash and biscuits. For more information, ring Jane Detail on PDF copy on home page

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SOCIAL AFTERNOON Monday 18th, 2.30 till 4.30pm. We do hope you will join us for a cup of tea and some home-made cake. 

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INDOOR SHORT-MAT BOWLS Tuesday 19th, 7- 9pm, £2 per person including tea/coffee and biscuits. All abilities very welcome. Contact Dave Powell Detail on PDF copy on home page for more information or just come along!

 

UPTON BISHOP WI We now hold our monthly meetings at 7pm on the second Tuesday of each month (except January) at The Community Hub, Starling Road, St Mary's Garden Village, HR9 7QJ. On Tuesday 12th November at 7pm, Upton Bishop WI will be hearing from Dr David Marshall about his work on "Apples & People". Herefordshire grows more apples than anywhere else in the UK, and the UK plays an important part in the global story of the apple. The "Apples & People" exhibition programme is a partnership between the Brightspace Foundation, the Museum of Cider and the National Trust in Herefordshire.  Apples & People explores the astonishing story of the apple through forty-six apple stories. Connecting its diverse history to humanity and culture. Based upon a specially commissioned apple world map, which traces the network of stories from the ancient world to the present day. To tie in with our this we will be competing to win The Pruddah Cup for the best dish containing apples. We also have a Walk & Talk group, Coffee & Craft group, trips and joint activities across the country and countrywide. Contact 01989 569881 www.Upton_BishopWI@herefordshirewi.org.uk">www.Upton_BishopWI@herefordshirewi.org.uk

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COMING SOON in the Millennium Hall:

THE UPTON BISHOP CHRISTMAS FAYRE Saturday 7th December, 10am. Teas, Cakes and Produce, Tombola, fabulous Christmas Hamper Draw (tickets on sale now so don’t miss out), Bric-a-Brac, (call Diane on Detail on PDF copy on home page) crafts, games for all the family and of course a visit from Father Christmas. None of this is possible without your help. All contributions are very welcome: for the Tombola (Tracy Detail on PDF copy on home page), Hamper Draw (Lindsey Detail on PDF copy on home page), Cakes and Produce (Jane Detail on PDF copy on home page and mince pies for teas (please bring them on the day). For more information call Olivia Detail on PDF copy on home page

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200 CLUB DRAW FOR SEPTEMBER £20 Ivor Davies; £10 Rosie Simpson; £5 Lynda and Martin Bromley

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WOMEN’S CIRCLE Offering a safe, non-judgemental space for women to connect, heal and learn from each other. Open to all women. Please contact Amy to enquire: Detail on PDF copy on home page

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WELCOME to Mr and Mrs Friend who have moved to Woodhouse Lane and Miss Gartside and Mr Baynham to Phocle Green.

 

BEST WISHES Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone who is unwell, or is undergoing or waiting for treatment at present. 

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ARE YOU A SINGER? If anyone would like to join the Benefice Choir, please contact Jane Detail on PDF copy on home page. We practice for occasional services such as Harvest and Christmas. If you enjoy singing, all you need is enthusiasm.

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THE MILLENNIUM HALL If you are interested in joining the Millennium Hall team, please call Detail on PDF copy on home page

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HIRING THE HALL There is space in the diary for new events so, if you have an idea, please get in touch to book a date: Detail on PDF copy on home page. Unfortunately, we are going to have to review charges for hiring the Hall in the near future, as these have not altered for a number of years.

 

 

UPTON BISHOP PARISH COUNCIL (UBPC) 

Any parishioner can contact the UBPC at clerk@uptonbishop.gov.uk Parish Council meeting minutes are available on the Parish Council website.
A UBPC meeting was held on Tuesday, 1st October, in the village hall. Six councillors, the clerk, the ward councillor and eight members of the public attended. 

Phocle Green layby As part of his report the ward councillor gave an update: Herefordshire Council has confirmed it is a highways layby and owned by HC. The clerk will write to the council to have that confirmed in writing and to inform them that we wish to encourage wild flowers on the bank. 

Planning application The Council objected to the planning application for an ancillary building at Tan House Stables as the curtilage is unclear. 

Flooding at Tanhouse continues to be a problem. After the recent rain there was over a foot of water on the road. This is a long-standing problem and is not caused by blocked ditches. The council will continue to try to identify a solution. Herefordshire Council has drainage grant funding which might be available to the village. 

The Lengthsman has had a busy month due to all the rain and was commended for the work he has done to keep the ditches clear. All roads in the village were inspected after the heaviest rainfall and there were only seven areas which needed further maintenance. The majority are now completed. The lengthsman will tidy up the land surrounding the Old Gore War Memorial in time for Remembrance Day. 

Broadband access A letter will be sent to Herefordshire Council requesting fibre to premises for Phocle Green. 

The external audits for 2022/23 and 2023/24 have been completed. 

Local grants The council agreed to award a £50 grant towards the Harvest Morris dancers and a £70 grant for a professional face painter at the Christmas Fayre. 

The next Parish Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday 3rd December 2024 at 7pm.