Parish NewsThe Parish Church of St Peter & St Paul, UplymeJune 2026Uplyme Village FeteSaturday 6th June2 - 5pm
Worship in Uplyme Church: June & early JulyJUNEMon 1st 7pm Compline (Night Prayer)Sun 7th 10am Together@Communion 6pm Wholeness & Healing ServiceSun 14th 10am Morning WorshipSun 21st 10am Together@10 6pm Holy Communion (Patronal Service)Music led by the Festival ChoirSun 28th 10.30am AVMC joint service - New CurateThe Minster Church - AxminsterJULYSun 5th 10am Together@Communion 6pm Wholeness & Healing ServiceMon 6th 7pm Compline - Night PrayerSun 12th 10am Morning WorshipBaptisms NoneWeddings & Marriage Blessings 25th April- Elizabeth Summers and Michael Caesar.Funerals, Thanksgiving & Burial of Ashes None
1CONTENTSService News Inside Front CoverContents 1Reflections from The Rectory 2From the Editor 3Church Notices 4 & 5David Dare 6Hope & Joy in June 7National Emergency Briefing 8Adverts 9 & 10Knit & Chatter 11News from Woodroffe 12Horticultural Society 13Axminster & Lyme Cancer Support Group 14Adverts 15 & 16Lyme Regis Museum 17Lyme Regis Community Trust 18 & 19Village Hall 20 & 21Parish Council 22 & 23Adverts 24Church Officers & Contact details Inside Back CoverAdverts Rear CoverParish News Copy DeadlinesPlease remember the NEXT issue of the magazine is for Julyand all articles up to and including things for early August should be with us by the 19th JUNEEmail to - [email protected]
2The beautiful month of June is almost here as I write, and it isalready glorious weather! This sunshine moves me to think about holidays and the importance of creating rest and refreshment times throughout the year.I wonder what you may be considering doing, or have already planned in? If you have yet to decide, let me share with you my recent pilgrimage adventure and reflections, as this may be the inspiration you need to do it!I have wanted to walk part of The Camino Way, the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela in northern Spain for a long time, probably since watching the 2010 film ‘The Way’ starring Martin Sheen.In April my dream was realised as three of us set off to walk 100kms in a week, the minimum amount needed to collect your Pilgrim Certificate. We had sensibly undertaken practice walks beforehand.The rhythm of praying, walking, eating, resting and then walking again captivated the three of us for five days as we walked. It was hard at times, but the scenery, the people, the wildlife and livestock we encountered on the way was incredible. I felt extremely close to God and God’s creation. I am sure many of you understand that connection. I am afraid we weren’t hardy pilgrims, we had booked rooms for the night, and we didn’t carry all our belongings on our backs as some did! I am not sure I would have get very far! Despite this and perhaps because of it, it was an incredible experience.Yes, our legs and feet hurt, but it was the special moments of grace that carried us through. Talking to other pilgrims, hearing stories, finding that next bar for refreshment, discovering amazing views, communities and churches, and experiencing the wonderful care of those dedicated to caring for pilgrims; these were the sacred, grace-filled moments.I pray that whatever you do for rest and refreshment, that you will also encounter thosegrace-filled moments, the times that bring pure joy and a sense of peace in our busy lives. Sometimes just spending a few minutes in a quiet church can be very special and be a place of connection with the creator and lover of all things. Our eight churches in AVMC are open every day and you are always welcome.With blessings,Rev Nicky
3Welcome to the June edition of the Parish NewsIt really doesn’t seem a year ago that I was putting the magazine together for last June.There’s lots going on around the village and the area over the next few months, so keep an eye out in the next magazine for your July events. The Horticultural Show will take place in July but there is a “Show Discussion & Tips” evening on 9th June in the Village Hall. Get yourselves along for the best chance of winning a prize the next month!In August (Sunday 16th) the Red Arrows will be in Lyme around 11.30am. I’ve got to work on the Vicar to make sure we have an early service that day, so we can all get down for what has always been a spectacular event.In the mean time, this month (Saturday 6th) we have the “Village Fete” to look forward to and this year it’s the return of the Dog Show! Make sure you get along as it will be packed with stalls and events..... and a delicious “Devon” Cream tea! Unlike the picture, we want jam on top!Have a good June and heres keeping everything crossed for sunny weather!EdWould you like to Advertise inthis magazine?12 magazines per year800 copies printed650+ copies distributed around the Uplyme Parish.Available to downloadLimited number of advertisers onlyEmail: [email protected] further details
4Community Walk and light lunch for all Saturday 20th JuneMeet at church 10.30amNext > Saturday 19th SeptemberIf you don’t want to walk join us for lunch in church at 12.00 noonFor more information : Contact Sue Wells 07912 272102have to be a sight reader! Please ring Adrian on 01297 442902 if you'd like to learn more about getting involved this time or in the future.Uplyme Bell Ringers are offering a chance to have the bells rung to help celebrate a special occasion such as a birthday or anniversary. For further details please contact one of the following:- Andy Jarvis (Tower Captain) 07742634657 James Booth 07791055262Jo Clarke 07412714041Donna Heath 07815928212Mrs Ethelston's have been enjoying the recent addition to the school - two rabbits! The children have enjoyed having lots of cuddles and taking on the responsibilities of looking after them. The school is now in full Christmas mode, with rehearsals for Nativity and carol services well underway. We are particularly looking forward to making Christingles with our lovely church team!Bethany StapleforthYear 6 teacherMrs Ethelston's Primary AcademySATURDAY MORNING FOOTBALLHas now finished for the season and will recommence in September. Thank you to all those who came along and played, and those who helped run it every Saturday.For more information, give me a ring - Fletch Hulbert - 07759 830128
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6JUNE 2026GOD’S LOVE FOR US – AND, DO WE LOVE HIM IN RETURN?God’s ten commandments in our bible indicate where we fall short of God’s holiness. In Exodus 20 the first commandment is that we should love the Lord our God.Then honour his name, have no other gods, and keep the sabbath holy and honour our parents. We must not kill, commit adultery, steal or bring false testimony. When God gave these laws to Moses for us, death was the penalty for breaking any of them.None of us can keep all these commandments all the time but, if we surrender to Jesus Christ as our Saviour and Lord, God has promised:-“I will put my Spirit in you and move you to follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws.” *Our consciences then ‘sense’ the difference between right and wrong and help us who believe in his Son to live holy lives. God also forgives us when we repent of errors and turn back to him. Our bibles explain how we are so loved by God that, as a lifebelt can save us, he gave his only begotten son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. We are also assured that God stands ready to grant us the gift of faith to believe that this is so. David Dare. * *Ezekiel 36 v 17.
7Hope and Joy in JuneIt can sometimes feel as though we live surrounded by noise.News updates arrive constantly. Social media pulls our attention from one thing to the next. Worry, outrage and bad news seem to travel faster than almost anything else, and after a while it can leave us feeling unsettled without quite knowing why.And then June arrives.The evenings stretch out. The hedgerows fill. Roses appear almost overnight. Swifts return to the sky. Gardens become places to sit again rather than simply look at through a window.In villages like Uplyme, this time of year seems to bring people back outdoors and back towards one another too. There are events to prepare for, bunting to hang, conversations at gates, church and village gatherings, gardens coming into their own, and familiar faces to greet along the lane.There is something hopeful in all of that.Not because it makes the wider world disappear, but because it reminds us that life is still happening here, now, in front of us.The natural world has a steadiness to it. Every year, after the dark and muddy months, things begin growing again. Light returns. Colour returns. Birds sing as though they have completely forgotten winter ever existed.And perhaps we need reminding of that sometimes.Not everything has to be dramatic to matter.A walk without your phone. Sitting outside for ten minutes in the evening light. Talking properly to someone instead of scrolling past hundreds of strangers. Noticing the scent of cut grass or the sound of bees in the hedge.These things are easy to overlook, but they change how we feel. They bring us back into the present. Back into our lives. Back into connection with the people and world around us.At our recent Together at 10 service, we reflected on hope and joy, and I came away thinking that perhaps they are not things we have to chase so hard after. Perhaps they are often already here, quietly waiting to be noticed.And perhaps part of the gift of June is that it helps us remember. Jo Smith
8On 29th April, Uplyme Climate Community hosted a local showing of The People’s Emergency Briefing.It was a very successful evening, with a strong turnout and thoughtful discussion afterwards. The film brought together leading scientists, economists, health professionals, military planning and environmental experts to explain the seriousness of the climate and nature crisis, while also highlighting the practical solutions that are now available.After the film, people had the opportunity to talk in smaller groups about young people, energy efficiency, community resilience and campaigning, as well as finding out more about local action already happening in the area. There was a real sense of honesty, concern and hope in the room, and a shared desire to understand what we can do locally and nationally.One practical outcome from the evening was that 30 signed letters were collected to send to local MPs, asking them to support the call for a nationally televised emergency briefing so that more people can hear this information and consider the choices ahead.It was also encouraging that around 25 people joined the Uplyme Climate Community, so that we can stay connected, share local information, and arrange future meet-ups or events.Thank you to everyone who came, helped, facilitated conversations, provided refreshments, shared local information, and made the evening such a positive community gathering.If you would like to stay in touch with Uplyme Climate Community, hear about future conversations, or get involved locally, please contact:[email protected] is also another local screening taking place in Sidmouth:The People’s Emergency BriefingFriday 6th June 2026, 7.30pmSidmouth Parish Church of St Giles and St NicholasChurch Street, Sidmouth, EX10 8LGThis screening is hosted by Climate Awareness Partnership Sidmouth, affiliated to Sidmouth Town Council. For more information, contact Brian Golding via [email protected] can also find other screenings around the country here:www.nebriefing.org/screening-map
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11Knit & Chatter The Knit and Chatter Group meet weekly in the Church (or Vestry) on Wednesday afternoons between 2.00 and 4.00pm.As well as enjoying one another’s company, we aim to encourage peopleto knit and crochet either for themselves or to support our charitable endeavours. No skills are needed - we can help newcomers get started - even supplying wool, needles and patterns if necessary.We donate knitted items to the African based Baby Bear Charity, using their simple pattern. This means new born babies leave clinics in cosy garments and benefitting from a knitted blanket, rather than sometimes wrapped only in newspaper.We also send garments to Ukraine to help support the many children who have suffered loss during the ongoing hostilities with Russia. Many of our jumpers, cardigans, hats and toys help 3-10 year olds in a Children’sHome. Alan Vian - the Lyme Regis Town Crier - is our contact. He arranges for our items to be included in the regular road trips to Ukraine which carry donated supplies and medication. Volunteer drivers thenleave the vehicles to be used in Ukraine and fly home. We would welcome newcomers to our Group - tea, coffee and biscuits readily available! Several members are ‘Outknitters” as they have othercommitments and can’t make ourmeetings, that’s perfectly acceptable.Do join us! We will make you very welcome.Contact Margaret Morgan, 01297 442309 if you would like more information or just come along.
12News from Woodroffe - Dan Watts (Head Teacher)Ten Tors: Challenge, Teamwork and TriumphEach year, our students take on one of the South West’s toughest youth challenges: the Ten Tors event on Dartmoor. Over two demanding days, teams navigate 35, 45 or 55 miles of open moorland, carrying everything they need and relying only on their map, compass and each other. It is an experience that pushes them well beyond their comfort zones.Ten Tors develops resilience, leadership, problemsolving and teamwork in the most real of settings. Students learn to make decisions under pressure, support one another through tired legs and tough terrain, and keep going when it would be easier to stop.Along the way, lifelong memories are made; sunrise over the tors, shared laughs in the rain, and the pride of arriving at the finish together. We are immensely proud that, over many, many years, our teams have achieved a 100% success rate, a testament to their determination, preparation and spirit. Ten Tors truly captures the best of what our students can achieve.This achievement would not be possible without our dedicated staff, whose commitment extends far beyond the classroom. From training walks and navigation sessions to encouragement in all weathers, their time, expertise and unwavering support make Ten Tors an unforgettable and lifeshaping experience for our students.Prepared to Act: Sixth Form First Aid TrainingDorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service recently visited our school to deliver an invaluable first aid session for our Sixth Form students. The session focused on essential lifesaving skills, including CPR and resuscitation, giving students the opportunity to learn both the theory and practical techniques in a clear, supportive and engaging environment.Students gained a deeper understanding of how to respond calmly and effectively in an emergency, building confidence in their ability to help others when it matters most. The handson nature of the session allowed them to practise skills using professional equipment, reinforcing the importance of quick thinking, teamwork and responsibility.We are extremely grateful to Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service for taking the time to share their expertise and experience. Their commitment to educating young people in lifesaving skills made the session both informative and inspiring, and it was greatly appreciated by staff and students alike.
13Uplyme and Lyme Regis Horticultural Societywww.ulrhs.co.ukOur full year’s programme is at https://ulrhs.co.uk . Annual membership only £6 per person - join via the website or at any meeting. Coach trip prices include a £5 non-returnable deposit. Non-Society members welcome for an additional payment of £3.Get ready for the Summer Show, panel discussion, Tuesday 9th JuneAdvice from some of our Summer Show judges on how to impress with your entries. Get all your questions answered about entering the show. Doors at Uplyme Village Hall open at 7pm. Free entry for both members and nonmembers.Plaz Metaxu Garden Witheridge, coach trip, Saturday 13th JuneCoach trip departs Uplyme Village Hall 9.15am. New valley garden between Dartmoor and Exmoor. Intimate and secret gardens, courtyards, central lake, orchard, woods and groves. Cost £30. Optional tea/cake £5.50. 37 seats only. To book contact Jenny Harding [email protected] 07773 604137.Talk, ‘Good Hare Days’, David Bailey, Wednesday 24th JuneLearn more about this iconic creature of the British countryside. Wildlife photographer David’s books for sale.Doors at Uplyme Village Hall open at 7pm. Members free; non-members £3.Briantspuddle Open Gardens, coach trip, Sunday 28th JuneAbout 15 private gardens are open across Briantspuddle, Throop and Affpuddle with minibus transport between the villages. Morning coffee, lunch and afternoon tea at Briantspuddle Village hall. Exhibition by local artists. Plant sales. Open from 10am. Maps provided. Cost £20. To book contact Jenny Harding [email protected] 07773 604137.Bennetts Water Garden and Portland Bill, coach trip, Tuesday 7th JulyCoach trip departs Uplyme village Hall 9.15am. Morning visit to Portland Bill (café, lighthouse – entry not included). Then 8-acre water garden with national collection of water lilies. Gift shop, café and plant nursery. Cost £23 for coach and entry to Bennetts.To book contact Jenny Harding [email protected] 07773 604137.Could you help manage our website and member emails?We’re looking for someone to manage our website and member emails. Familiarity with Word and a willingness to learn how to update our website are needed. Full support and mentoring will be given from our current web manager. After initial ‘getting up to speed’, we estimate the role will take 2-3 hours per month on average. For more information contact Tricia Boyd,[email protected] 07767 261444.
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17Friends of Lyme Regis Museum Friday 12th June; an illustrated talk, ‘Sea Monsters Past & Present’ by Dr Darren Naish. At 3.00 pm in the Pine Hall, Baptist Church, Lyme Regis. This talk is part of the annual Lyme Regis Fossil Festival.Darren Naish is a palaeontologist, author and science communicator. His talk is popular with the general public and with scientists. Arrive early for a seat! Advanced booking not essential but can be made online via the QR code on the attached poster.
18Lyme Regis Community Land Trust Public Meeting 17th February 2026 – Uplyme Village HallOn 17th February 2026 the Lyme Regis Community Land Trust encompassing Lyme Regis, Uplyme and Charmouth held a public meeting for Uplyme residents to view and ask questions related to the proposed development of affordable housing on land at Cannington Lane in Uplyme.All the stakeholders involved were in attendance to allow residents to ask questions of all those contributing to the development:• Lyme Regis Community Land Trust – Lyme Regis CLT Limited - Homea charitable organisation whose role is to develop affordable housing for local residents in the local community encompassing Lyme Regis, Uplyme and Charmouth parishes.• Hastoe Housing Association - Hastoe Housing Association - Hastoe Group a rural housing association specialising in building sustainable housing for local communities.• Uplyme Parish Council – Uplyme Parish Council your council with a vision to create a vibrant and spirited inclusive community in Uplyme, whilst keeping its traditional values• Sicolowebb – Architects Sicolo Webb Architects have developed the design and site development plan for the project.The ProjectIn 2021 a Housing Need Survey carried out in the Uplyme neighbourhood identified a need for 15 affordable homes for local residents.Lyme Regis Community Land Trust has been offered land on Cannington Lane in Uplyme as a rural exception site for housing development to build 7 affordable for rent and shared ownership properties for local people with two open market houses.The proposed development is in association with Hastoe Housing Association. Allocation will be based on local community connections in a tiered process that ensures the properties will be allocated only to those with a strong local
19connection in perpetuity through Hastoe Housing Association with final allocation approval by Lyme Regis Community Land Trust.Feedback from the CommunityApproximately 45 attendees, singly or couples attended the open meeting all of whom had the opportunity to discuss the proposal with the Community Land Trust, Housing Association, Architect and Parish Council.From those who fed back to the meeting there was an overall majority positive response and several negative ones.The majority agreed there was a real need for affordable housing. Some concerns were raised about some aspects, for instance access to local amenities, and there were suggestions regarding the building design, such as cladding (stonework) and insulation, solar panels and air source heat pumps, adequate parking, low level lighting, landscaping to include green spaces with indigenous species.ConclusionAll feedback, both positive and negative, is important and welcomed by the stakeholders. Some feedback had already been considered for the development and the remaining comments will be reviewed for the final planning proposal.The Community Land Trust would like to emphasise that this is a development for the local community with properties for rent or shared ownership who can demonstrate a local connection to Uplyme and surrounding area.Updates on progress as the project moves through planning approval will be available on the CLT website – Lyme Regis CLT Limited - Home and published in Uplyme Parish Magazine.
20Village Hall Booking Dates - June 2026REGULAR HIRERS - TIMES MAY VARYPlease check with the group/organisationUplyme Pre School/ Term time onlyMondays 9am-3.45pmTuesdays 9am-3.45pmWednesdays 9am-1.15pmFridays 9am- 1.45pmSchool – Mrs Ethelstons/Term time onlyWednesdays 1.30-3.30pm (4.30 if club)Thursdays 1pm-3.30pm (4.30 if club)Fridays 1.45pm-3.30pm (4.30 if club)YogaThursdays 6.30pm-8.00pmShort Mat BowlsMondays 6.30pm-9.00pmParish CouncilUsually 2nd Wednesday of each month6.30pmHorticultural SocietyUsually 4th Wednesday of each month7pm-9pm Mainly BallroomSaturday 20th JuneCall 01308 456209 for more informationQuakersSundays 9.30am – middayVillage Hall Committee meetingUsually 1st Tuesday of each month 7.00pm (except August)Come along for coffee and cake! Other bookings this month;DON’T MISS IT!6th June Uplyme Village FeteThe Village Hall Committee will be serving cream teas in the hall.14th June Colyton Tractor RunAround 130 tractors raising money for MND Association. Tractors due at the hall approx 2.30pm-3pm.Upcoming events are advertised in our noticeboards at the Hall and also on our Facebook and Instagram pages.Visit our website/calendar www.uplymehall.co.ukOnline calendar times are hire times notevent times. Check with the individual organisations for event times.To book the Village Hall please email [email protected] or call07396704980 (office hours only please).Love Uplyme and our community?Leave a gift in your will toUplyme Village Hall CIOand you will be helping to secure the future of ourvillage hall for Uplyme.Or commemorate the life of a loved one with a donation.If you are considering it, Thank YouAny gift, large or small, makes a [email protected]
21UPLYME VILLAGE HALL NEWSDo you want to know how our Hallfunds are spent and decisions made? Come along to our AGM on 7th July and find out. You won’t get press-ganged on to our funloving committee but might get a cup of tea and some cake.Over the last year, an improved fire alarm system has been installed, shiny new blinds have replaced the tired curtains, car park lines have beenrepainted, borders planted and tubs of geraniums to brighten up the patio. People who visit the Hall for the first time are always impressed by how clean and light it is, set in a wonderful location. Seeing the Hall through fresh eyes, reminds us not to take it all for granted!The next project we are investigating is a big screen & projector for the Hall but need to get grants and/or donations to fund most of the cost. So, please do support our village hall events to maintain and constantly improve our Hall and its facilities.Please visit our raffle stall at Uplyme Fête on Saturday 6th June to buy some raffle tickets.Proceeds from Uplyme Village Fête go towards good causes for the whole village, not the Hall. We are separate organisations and the only income that goes to the Hall from the Fête is raised from the Grand Raffle and teas. UPLYME VILLAGE FÊTE Saturday 6th Juneuses the Hall, so parking will be controlled tobe available for stall holders, helpers and fête-goers. Come along, browse the stalls, havetea & cake, enter the dog show, enjoy music! UPCOMING EVENTS for Village Hall fundsSaturday 3rd October - Jumble Sale for HallSaturday 5th December - Christmas Fayre, Coffee Morning & Duck RaceWould you like to sponsor one of the prizes for the duck race? Talk to Superduck John Fowler or anyone on our committee.To find out more about Uplyme Village Hall, contact Chair Pete Hackett, Secretary Margaret Wiscombe or our Manager Amber. [email protected] 07396 704980UPLYME VILLAGE HALLA.G.M.Tuesday 7th July 20257pmEveryone welcomeUPLYME VILLAGEFÊTESaturday6th JUNE 2025
22Uplyme Parish Councilc/o Uplyme Village Hall, Lyme Road, Uplyme, Lyme Regis DT7 3UYTel: 07413 947067 Email: [email protected]: www.uplymeparishcouncil.gov.ukDelivering long‑awaited projects, strengthening community actionand securing Uplyme’s future.Chair’s Report – Key PointsAt the Annual Parish Meeting, the Chair of the Council, Cllr. Andy Turner, reported strong progress across several longstanding parish projects. Stafford Mount Garden has been transformed following last year’s funding, thanks to the work of Cllr. Fran Rawlings and volunteers. A major milestone was reached on the Crogg Lane Narrows safety scheme, with £120,000 of funding approved and work expected to begin in early autumn 2026.Speeding remains a concern, but a new mobile speedactivation sign has been installed and police enforcement has resumed. Affordable housing projects at Spring Head Road/Crogg Lane and Cannington Lane have both advanced, with planning processes underway.The play park project is moving forward with funding secured and a lease close to completion. The Chair thanked the steering group for their work. Millennium Copse and the cemetery continue to be maintained, with recent tree surveys completed and safety work ongoing in the cemetery.The Chair expressed appreciation for councillors, volunteers, and partner organisations who have supported the parish over the past year.Parish Finances: A Positive Year of Stability and InvestmentAt the Annual Parish Meeting, the Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer presented a reassuring financial update for the year ending 31 March 2025, confirming that the council’s accounts have been fully audited and remain in a strong position.Total income for the year was £83,700, including a £53,880 precept and £22,202 in Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) from local development—funds that can be reinvested directly into parish improvements. Expenditure totalled £61,608, which included community grants and ongoing maintenance across the village.The council closed the year with a healthy £107,868 in reserves. Of this, £61,993 is earmarked for long‑term projects and asset maintenance, while £45,875 remains as general reserves to ensure business continuity and support unforeseen costs.Looking ahead, the 2026–27 budget sets planned expenditure at £65,528, including a grants budget of £1,500. This results in a modest 4.81% rise in the Band D precept, equivalent to £3.36 for the year, bringing the annual parish contribution to £69.95.
23The overall message was clear: the parish remains on a sound financial footing, with strong reserves and continued investment in community priorities.New Community Value ToolAt this year’s Uplyme Annual Parish Meeting, residents heard an insightful presentation from Dr Amy Burnett of Middlesex University, who introduced a new research tool designed to help local voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) groups better understand and communicate the value of their work.Dr Burnett explained that many activities already taking place in villages like Uplyme—such as maintaining green spaces, supporting biodiversity, running community initiatives, or promoting sustainable living—create significant environmental and social benefit. Much of this contribution, however, is rarely recorded because existing measurement tools are aimed at larger organisations or focus narrowly on economic outputs.To address this gap, her team has developed the VCSE Value Mapper, a free online tool funded by the British Academy. It helps groups identify and describe their impact across sixteen different dimensions of value, including environmental, regenerative, cultural, relational and community asset value. As the document notes, “The VCSE Value Mapper is not an audit. It is a structured conversation that helps an organisation surface what it already knows about its own contribution.”The tool takes around 25–30 minutes to complete and has already proved useful for organisations preparing funding applications or planning future projects. It is currently in open testing until 2 June 2026, ahead of a national policy lab that will draw on feedback from participating groups.Dr Burnett invited Uplyme’s environmental groups, community organisations and volunteer networks to take part in the testing phase. Participation involves completing the online tool and a short feedback form, contributing to a national evidence base that will help shape future policy on community and environmental action.Try out the VCSE Value Mapper online:www.valuingcommunity.co.uk/outputs/the-vcse-value-mapper/ . Local groups of any size are encouraged to participate and help highlight the breadth of community activity taking place across the parish. Chairman: Cllr A. Turner Vice Chairman: Cllr. P. OakleyCllrs: J. Beavis, Mrs. E. Daly, D. Elford OBE, Mrs P. Frost, P. Hackett, C. Pratt, Mrs. F. Rawlins, W. Trundley.
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Uplyme Church Contactspart of the Axe Valley Mission CommunityUplyme Church, Pound Lane, Uplyme, DT7 3TTTeam Vicar Rev Nicky Daviesemail [email protected] Tel 07931 413629Churchwardens Jan Impey 07597 576885Verger & Bookings Jenny Perham 07761 081424Licensed Lay Minister (LLM) Ann Gray 07703 182845Church Administrator Louise Collard 01297 441986 email: [email protected] Office Hours: Mon - Wed & Fri 09.00 – 12.00Thurs 12.30 – 15.30Hon Treasurer Sharyn Walker 01297 444811PCC SecretaryChris Buckingham 07770 253289Safeguarding AdvisorsClaire Gregory 07966 300919Church Membership Mike Maccoy 07970 443631Gospel Choir Jo Cursley 01297 443642Festival Choir Adrian Pearson 01297 442902Flower Group Carole Hodges 07968 381480Deanery Synod Robin Hodges 07774 139972Saturday Football Fletch Hulbert 07759 830128Mrs Ethelston’s School Head Katie Allington 01297 442210School Link Bruce Roberts [email protected] News Editor Robin Hodges 07774 139972Email: [email protected] Church Registered Charity Number 1131962 This magazine is printed by:AXMINSTER PRINTING COMPANY LTD01297 32266 - www.axminsterprinting.co.uk - [email protected]
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