AT THE CHURCH: 
Vicar - David Howell Contact Details Detail on PDF copy on home page            Church Warden - Jane Ayres Contact Details Detail on PDF copy on home page
The Church is open every day - a quiet space for all to enjoy.
The Churchyard also offers a peaceful spot to walk or sit and enjoy nature
Dogs are welcome in the churchyard on a lead, but please clear up after them.

SERVICES for June in the church
Sunday 1st Morning Worship
Sunday 8th Matins
Sunday 15th Communion
Sunday 22th Communion
Sunday 29th All Age Service    All Services at 10.30 unless shown otherwise
If you require gluten free communion bread, please let us know before the start of the service 
Be assured of a warm welcome at these services which are suitable for all ages. 
EVENSONG every Tuesday, 5.30pm at Graham and Ann Fowler’s House. Ring 780600 for details.        
BCP Communion Wednesday 4th June at 9.30am, followed by Prayer Group        
AT THE MILLENNIUM HALL: 
FOR THE YOUNG: 
LEGO@UB CLUB Saturday 7th June. Tea, coffee and cake for parents. Lots of Lego for kids. Free of Charge but donations welcome.
 

BABY SENSORY Monday mornings during termtime. 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
FIT AND ACTIVE: 
KEEP FIT Tuesdays, 10-11am. Call Jane Fray Contact Details Detail on PDF copy on home page or Michaela Johnson Contact Details Detail on PDF copy on home page. The class is designed to help improve your fitness, strength, balance and co-ordination to some great music! You work at your own pace. The first session is free; after that, the cost is £6 per session for a block monthly booking and £8.00 per session pay as you go.
INDOOR SHORT-MAT BOWLS Tuesday 17th June, 7- 9pm, £3 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:
COFFEE MORNING Saturday 7th June 10-12am
SOCIAL AFTERNOON We look forward to seeing you for cake and chat on Monday 16th June 2.30-4.30pm. 
QUILTERS 3rd Thursday of the month, 2-4pm. Call Sue Jones Contact Details Detail on PDF copy on home page
July 4th - Midsummer Madness at the Millennium Hall
An evening of songs, sketches and music from the UB Past-its and the Blue Mesnies
There’s no charge for the entertainment but donations are welcome as always.

UPTON BISHOP WI meets on the second Tuesday of each month, 7-9 New members are always welcome at The Community Hub, St, Mary’s Garden Village. To find out more and about the numerous activities organised by the National and Herefordshire Federations of WIs, contact Frances Contact Details Detail on PDF copy on home page or email Upton_Bishop_WI@herefordshire.org.uk.
May 20th was National Bee Day and to mark this we got out the power tools and created a buzz making insect hotels and bird boxes with guidance from "The Men's Shed." We have done another riverside litter pick to help with the WI "Clean Rivers" Campaign and we will soon be holding our "Dental Day" in support of our latest WI campaign - "Dental Health Matters."  For this we have teamed up with Ross community Hospital, local dentists and dental nurses and community first responders to promote good dental health and encourage the government to boost access to NHS dentists.  We have also enjoyed walks, coffees in cafes and our craft and chat group have been making painted candles ready for Christmas. (We're planning ahead!) After all this, we'll need to relax at our June meeting where we'll be doing yoga and Tia Chi and competing in a flower arrangement competition.

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: Contact Details Detail on PDF copy on home page
200 CLUB DRAW FOR May. Elizabeth Powell £20, Clive Wilson £10, Andy Church £5 .
SYMPATHY We send our sympathy to the family of Lee Downing who used to live in the village for many years at Powell Croft and also to Margaret Geffert and family on their sad loss of Alex.           
BEST WISHES to everyone who is not too well, or who is undergoing or waiting for treatment at present. 
THE MILLENNIUM HALL 
If you are interested in joining the Millennium Hall team, please get in touch: 07496 685 960.
HIRING THE HALL There is space in the diary for new events so please go on line to book a date: https://v2.hallmaster.co.uk/Scheduler/View/13123?startRoom=0 or contact pollyannakay@gmail.com

THE CHURCH 

PLEASE NOTE: Nature Survey Day in the churchyard in partnership with Churches Count on Nature. Activities for adults and children, this event has been postponed until August - . TBC please contact Jane 07989 572356 to register interest.

The Churchyard is in full flower. Some folk may feel it looks overgrown but we value the wild flora of this ancient space and maintain it in accordance with advice from ‘Caring for God’s Acre.’ Although our wonderful gardener, Andy, keeps the areas round the paths and most recent graves nicely trimmed, it’s definitely been NO MOW MAY in the ancient areas. Andy will begin to strim a little at a time as we move into summer and have it all tidy again by autumn.
The Craft and Product Show is back on September 6th
The lambs are back in my field,and I’ve got things sprouting in my greenhouse - it can only mean one thing – It’s time to start planting our veg gardens. With that in mind you might like to think about growing that longest bean, most perfect dahlia, or carrot that looks most like its owner. What prizewinning specimens will you be nurturing.
There’s plenty of time for painters, potters, photographers and all other crafters to get busy too. Classes will be announced nearer the time. Jane Ayres.

 

Parish Council

Any parishioner can contact the UBPC at clerk@uptonbishop.gov.uk Parish Council meeting minutes are available on the Parish Council website.
   Seven councillors, the clerk, the ward councillor and 12 members of the public attended the Annual Meeting of the Parish Council on May 6th. Mark Rusby was elected Chairman of the Council for 2025/2026 and Mike Tyers was elected as Vice Chairman. The Ward Councillor outlined the highlights of his report. The report is on the website. Cllr Andy Parr was appointed as footpaths officer and thanked for his hard work over the past year. Claire Newman was appointed as the volunteer website coordinator and thanked for her contribution. The community was asked if anyone would like to support the website coordinator. 
  The lengthsman has concentrated on strimming, clearing round grit bins, cleaning signage and general maintenance. The lengthsman also repaired the bench by the bus stop which had been damaged/vandalised. Members of the public are urged to report any incidents of vandalism. The Council agreed to remain in the Herefordshire Council lengthsman scheme. There were no planning applications to consider. As of May 6th the council had £26,192 in the bank. Two insurance quotes have been received and the clerk was authorised to select the one which offered best value for money. Both are within budget. All invoices were approved for payment. The asset register was reviewed and will be published on the website. The NALC standing orders were adopted for use by the council.    The next meeting is at 7pm on Tuesday, June 3rd.​