AT THE MILLENNIUM HALL: THE UPTON BISHOP CHRISTMAS FAYRE Saturday 7th December, 10am. In aid of church funds. Teas, Cakes and Produce, Tombola, fabulous Christmas Hamper Draw, Bric-a-Brac, (call Diane on 780 400) 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 Contact Details Detail on PDF copy on home page), Hamper Draw (Lindsey Contact Details Detail on PDF copy on home page), Cakes and Produce (Jane Contact Details Detail on PDF copy on home page) and mince pies for teas (please bring them on the day). For more information call Olivia Contact Details Detail on PDF copy on home page

FOR THE YOUNG: BABY SENSORY Monday mornings during term time. Call Annabel Contact Details Detail on PDF copy on home page

LITTLE SWALLOWS Friday mornings. Activities for under 5s. Call Nicky Contact Details Detail on PDF copy on home page

LEGO@UB CLUB is taking a break until Saturday 1st February.

FIT AND ACTIVE: KEEP FIT CLASS Tuesdays, 10-11am. Call Jane Fray or Michaela Johnson Contact Details Detail on PDF copy on home page

INDOOR SHORT-MAT BOWLS Tuesday 15th October, 7- 9pm, £2 per person includes tea/coffee and biscuits. All abilities very welcome. Call Dave Powell Contact Details Detail on PDF copy on home page

BADMINTON CLUB Thursdays 8-10pm all ages and skills. Call Steve Cracknell Contact Details Detail on PDF copy on home page

TANGO Fridays but not every Friday. Check with Beryl Kirk Contact Details Detail on PDF copy on home page

SOCIAL:SOCIAL AFTERNOON We are not meeting in December but we look forward to seeing you for a get together on Monday 20th January, 2.30-4.30pm.

UPTON BISHOP WI NAMED AS ‘HEREFORDSHIRE WI OF THE YEAR.’ At the Annual Conference Meeting in October, Upton Bishop WI won the 'Paddy Ariss Trophy' for Herefordshire WI of the Year (see photo page 5). At the age of 105, ours is the oldest group in the county. We are part of the largest women’s organisation in the country that offer endless opportunities to make friends and to make a difference to your life and to your community. The W.I. now has a forward-thinking structure and attitude, is full of interesting people and has a huge variety of opportunities for learning, entertainment and self-development. Upton Bishop WI has a busy programme of events, recent ones included a Clean Rivers campaign, metal detecting, competitions, playing host to an international best-selling author, an antiques expert and Guide Dogs. We still make terrific jam and cakes and will have a go at any craft challenge you send our way. In November we had a talk about ‘Apples & People’ plus a cooking competition for dishes containing apples. Our Craft & Chat group have been making stitched cards, Dorset buttons and a Remembrance poppy wreath for Upton Bishop Church. December will be very festive as we each make a Christmas floral arrangement, and share our buffet and Secret Santa. Although we don't have a monthly meeting in January, our Walk & Talk group have planned to meet. We're back in February when we compete for best dried/artificial floral arrangement and have a floral theme for the evening. New members are always welcome on the second Tuesday of each month, 7-9 pm at The Community Hub, St, Mary’s Garden Village. Contact Contact Details Detail on PDF copy on home page

200 CLUB DRAW FOR NOVEMBER

£100 Margaret Farr

£20 Edward Bell;

£10 Andy Parr;

£5 Tony Ayres.

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 Contact Details Detail on PDF copy on home page

QUILTERS 3rd Thursday of the month, 2-4pm. Call Sue Jones Contact Details Detail on PDF copy on home page

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE IN UPTON BISHOP!

THANK YOU to everyone who has been involved in village life in 2024. Your contribution, large or small, is valued and appreciated by the whole community.

SYMPATHY to the Revd David Howell and his family on the death of David’s father.

BEST WISHES Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone who is not too well, or who is undergoing or waiting for treatment at present.

UPTON BISHOP NEWS THE CHURCH Remembrance SundayOn Sunday 10th November, we gathered to remember and give thanks for the sacrifice of those young men of our village who gave their lives for our freedom in two world wars. Robin Boon laid our poppy wreath and read the names on the war memorial before we observed two minutes silence. Olivia read a moving letter from a WW2 bomber pilot to his wife, and the Rev Brian Phillips gave a very interesting talk on the wider effects of war. A collection of £143 was taken for the Royal British Legion.

THE MILLENNIUM HALL If you are interested in joining the Millennium Hall team, please get in touch: Contact Details Detail on PDF copy on home page

HIRING THE HALL There is space in the diary for new events so, if you have an idea, please go online to book a date: https://v2.hallmaster.co.uk/Scheduler/View/13123?startRoom=0Unfortunately, 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. More…A UBPC meeting was held on Tuesday, 5th November in the village hall. Six councillors, the clerk and twenty members of the public, including the Ward Councillor attended. Planning Applications: the PC OBJECTED to application 241664 for land at Upton Bishop Fishing Lake, HR9 7UH and submitted a 7-page document with a detailed argument supporting the objection. The PC made NO COMMENT on application 242402 for 17 Powell Croft, HR9 7UZ.The PC confirmed the intention to produce a policy to enable decisions on planning consultations to be undertaken between meetings when necessary. Finance, the PC reviewed their financial position confirming a balance of £239589.59 in the PC accounts. They also confirmed the finalisation of the 2023/24 audit and agreed to adopt an updated set of Financial Regulations. The next Parish Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday 3rd December at 7pm.