Uppingham Town News

07/01/2026

🔥 One of our biggest events of the year is almost here! 🔥

Our Burns Night at Oakham RFC is coming up this month, and it’s always a sell-out. With a fantastic atmosphere, great company, live music, and a superb 3-course meal, this is an evening not to be missed.

This event helps support our U9–U12 Tour 2026, so by coming along you’re also backing the next generation of Oakham players.

🎟️ Please book early to avoid disappointment
👉 Tickets: https://www.oakhamrfc.com/calendar/event/burns-night-2026-622001

📍 Oakham RFC, Rutland Showground
🕯️ Dress code: Black Tie & Tartan

We can’t wait to welcome you for another unforgettable night at the clubhouse.

07/01/2026

07/01/2026

🟢🟢🟢 UPDATE: Melton Road (A606) through Langham is now OPEN. Temporary light are in place for traffic management.

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🚧 Road Closure – Melton Road (A606), Langham 🚧
Melton Road (A606) through Langham is closed until Thursday 8 January 2026 to allow emergency water leak repairs by Severn Trent Water.

✅ An official diversion route is in place via A606, A1 and A607, with signs to guide motorists.
🏠 Access will be maintained where possible for residents, emergency services and businesses.

Please expect delays and allow extra time for your journeys.

Thank you for your patience while these urgent repairs are carried out.

07/01/2026

Our gardens play a vital role in biodiversity, head to our website to read more from SongBird Survival about supporting our garden birds👇️

https://ngs.org.uk/what-is-a-garden-without-bird-song/

07/01/2026

07/01/2026

🌟 FAMILY FUN FOR MILITARY FAMILIES 🌟
We’re excited to invite our military families to Family Fun! 🎉
📅 Saturday 10th January
⏰ 10:00–11:30am
📍 The Community Centre, Kendrew Barracks
This session is specially for military families with children aged 0–10 years, offering a warm, welcoming space to play, connect, and have fun together.
✨ Booking is essential
To reserve your place, please email: [email protected]
Include your details and your child/children’s info, along with your postcode.
We look forward to seeing you there! 💙

07/01/2026

Come and experience our learning environment and meet our staff.

On Monday 12th January, Monday 19th and Monday 26th January between 1.30pm - 2.30pm we are holding Stay and Play Sessions aimed at children due to start school in September 2026.

This will be an opportunity to enjoy some fun in our Ladybirds class, see our learning environment and witness our school in action.

We welcome to stay and play - no booking is necessary.

07/01/2026

07/01/2026

And we are back in the woods!

We are looking forward to exploring the woods as the winter transitions into spring, also enjoying warming treats around the fire, fresh air and fun!

Home-ed Forest School group starts next week, with a 5 week block taking us in to February.

Tuesdays, 9.30am - 11.30am
Belton in Rutland

Get in touch with Alex to book in, or if you would like to arrange a trial.
[email protected]

Root-and-Branch Out is a recognised FSA Forest School provider, working with many primary schools around the county, along with parent-toddler sessions and those in home-education.