Upper Broughton Village

An evening of drinking, eating and raising money for St. Luke’s Church will be hosted by Dennis Kingshott of Catchpole & Frogitt on Friday 21st November at 7.30pm.  The venue is Court House, Church Lane, Upper Broughton (by kind permission of Rhydain Wynn-Williams).

There will be a Champagne reception followed by the chance to enjoy a range of unique wines from small growers and family run estates, complemented by a ‘Broughton Ploughman’s’ supper.

Tickets are £12.50 per person and are available from John Edwards on 01664 822374 or Rhydain on 01664 822203.  There are a limited number of places, so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Click here to download the Parish Council minutes from 20 August 08

Rushcliffe Borough Council is in the process of reviewing all of the borough’s conservation areas.  Each review comprises an appraisal of the area’s character and townscape qualities which will act as a guide to conservation area policy and decision making in the future.  The appraisal takes the form of a plan and a written document which includes the generic management plan and it is with this that they seek input from the local community.

The review of Upper Broughton has been completed and a map (click on image above) and a draft Conservation Area Appraisal have now been issued by Rushcliffe Borough Council.  They would now like to receive your comments to feed into their analysis, and this can be done by completing the Rushcliffe Feedback Form.  Hard copies of these documents are also available from the Chairman of the Parish Council, Janine Hopper at The Walls, Top Green Tel: 822881.  All forms should be completed and returned to Janine by 30^th November 2008.

This information has also been posted on the village notice board.

The Upper Broughton, Kinoulton & Hickling Youth Group holds activities for 10-18 year olds.  The group usually meets in Hickling village hall on Wednesday evenings between 7.15pm and 9pm, cost is £1 per week.  Forthcoming events include:

22nd October - All Saints celebration - meet in Hickling church at 7.15pm, bring a torch.  Finishes at the Hickling village hall at 9pm.

14th November - Keyworth Youth Event - Keyworth village hall 6pm to 9pm.  This is a showcase for local activities including climbing wall, drums, sumo wrestling suits, entertainment and more.

19th November - Film & food night - film showing will be St Trinians (cert 12)

26th November - Games night and Christmas present wrapping (bring you own presents)

5th December - Christmas disco - details to follow

For more information contact Claire Spruce on 01664 823149, Heidi Unwin on 01664 823550 or Jane Fraser on 01664 822569.

Artists from around the region will be showing their paintings over this three day exhibition.  Exhibits are judged and available to purchase.

The preview evening occurs on Friday 10th October at 7.30pm when guests can meet the artists and enjoy a free glass of wine and canapes.  Ticket price is £5.

Entrance is free on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th when home made soups, cakes and pastries can be washed down with tea or real coffee.

The Art Show is organised by the Village Hall Committee and is one of Upper Broughton’s social events of the year - don’t miss it!  Contact Bill Bishop for further details.

Further details to be published nearer the time but this festive event will include stalls, tombola and hopefully a guest appearance from Mr Father Christmas!