St Peter\u2019s Church has nestled in the shelter of Uplowman Hill since the 15th<\/sup> century although it was restored in 1864 with the addition of a new chancel.<\/p>\n We look forward to welcoming you on the fourth Sunday in the month at 9:30 for an \u2018All Age\u2019 Communion service and all the festival Sundays.<\/p>\n We are part of the SPTMC group so you can always be reassured there is a service somewhere in our team.<\/p>\n We have a dedicated team of bell-ringers, church cleaners, flower-arrangers and many other volunteers, without whose help we would really struggle. New help is always very welcome!!<\/p>\n As always fundraising plays a big part in village life, at events such as the annual f\u00eate, plant sales, concerts, Christmas tree festival with carol concert, and much more.<\/p>\n We also offer extra Alpha meetings, Lent courses and quiet prayer time.<\/p>\n Really exciting is the start of our \u2018Aqua Bears and Prayers\u2019 group for toddlers and, of course, an accompanying adult. This is run by Steph Packham at her home. If you are interested, please call Steph to find out more.<\/p>\n Our Rector is (to be decided by PCC)<\/p>\n Churchwardens: Pam Holley, Tel 01884820868 \/ 07443452799<\/p>\n (e-mail: jeffreyholley1888@btinternet.com<\/a> )<\/p>\n and Steph Packham:\u00a0 Tel: 07914246808<\/p>\n Children and Youth worker: Robin Budgell.<\/p>\n Further information can be found on the SPTMC website: https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/spteammc<\/a><\/p>\n and Facebook page: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sptmc.uk<\/a><\/p>\n Dentist Practices<\/strong><\/p>\n There several practices in Tiverton. No recommendation can be given so it is advisable to ask neighbours or to visit personally. There are also others in Cullompton.<\/p>\n Please consult the web for a wider selection.<\/p>\n Doctors Surgery<\/strong><\/p>\n The nearest main surgeries are in Tiverton which are:<\/p>\n There is also a surgery at Sampford Peverell, The Rovacabin, (next to the village hall) 29 Lower Town, tel 820304<\/p>\n Devon Doctors out of hours service is available on 0845 6710 270<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Food and drink<\/strong><\/p>\n The Redwoods Inn lies at the centre of the village and has been around for 200 years.<\/p>\n It is owned by Paul and Juliet and is open every lunchtime for meals (excluding Monday) and every evening.<\/p>\n Senior citizens lunches are available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.<\/p>\n Fancy a takeaway but don\u2019t want to travel to Tiverton then the Redwoods do fish\/chips, sausages, chicken etc.\u00a0 You can even have a roast dinner if you take your own plates!\u00a0 Just telephone and collect.<\/p>\n It is also the place to join one of the many skittles teams which play from the old butchers shop alongside the pub.<\/p>\n Telephone 820148<\/p>\n Library<\/strong><\/p>\n The main library is in Tiverton.<\/p>\n Tiverton Library and Learning Centre Tel 244644 –\u00a0 See their web site for opening hours<\/p>\n There is also a mobile library service, which although it does not visit Uplowman village, does visit Sampford Peverell at the Legion Hall car park(14:10 to 15:10, and also at Halberton at Lower Close.<\/p>\n Unfortunately it only visits every 4 weeks so you need to look at the Devon web site.<\/p>\n See details on the Devon County Council website for more details.<\/p>\n Mother and toddler groups<\/strong><\/p>\n Aqua bears Toddler group is a swimming pool toddlers group at West Pitt Farm in Whitnage. Contact Steph Packham 07914 246808 for details.<\/p>\n Post Office<\/strong><\/p>\n Our Post Office has now closed so the nearest is at Sandford Peverell.<\/p>\n Schools<\/strong><\/p>\n Uplowman Church of England Primary is a thriving village school located in the beautiful countryside of rural Devon, yet only a few miles from the M5.<\/p>\n Since 2015 it is part of the Halberton and Uplowman Federation where it shares a headteacher and Governing Body. It has an active PTFA who raise funds each year and hold social events so families can get together to enjoy each other\u2019s company.<\/p>\n We are proud of our strong family atmosphere where every child is cherished (as stated in our last Outstanding Church Ofsted).\u00a0 This truly supportive atmosphere is conducive to successful learning and both staff and children have high expectations of work, behaviour, good manners and consideration for all in our school community.<\/p>\n The School was originally built in the 1880\u2019s but it has recently had a modern extension in keeping with the old exterior. However, within the school there are modern facilities with a ratio of almost one computer per child, interactive whiteboards in every room and a wide range of other resources, including PE equipment which enables the children to enjoy keeping fit and healthy at a school in a village setting.<\/p>\n There are about 73 pupils from Uplowman and the local area.<\/p>\n The closest secondary school is the Uffculme Academy (phone 840458) which has one of the best academic records in the area.<\/p>\n In 2010 a new footpath was built connecting the school to Whitnage Road to keep the children safe and to enable parents to park at Lowman Cross\/Village Hall and to walk a short way to collect\/drop-off their children. Parents are thus encouraged to park their cars at the centre of the village and not to drop-off near the narrow main school entrance: this is to ensure the safety of every child.<\/p>\n The headteacher is Steven Badcott.<\/p>\n The School can be contacted on phone 820552 or email admin@uplowman.school<\/p>\n More details can be seen on the web site www.uplowman-primary.devon.sch.uk<\/a><\/p>\n Shop\/s<\/strong><\/p>\n The\u00a0 nearest shop\u00a0 (about 1.5 miles) is the Spar Shop at Sampford Peverell on the main road just past the tennis courts with adequate parking.<\/p>\n It is also the nearest shop at which to get your newspaper.<\/p>\n It also has a Post Office which is useful for those days that our own Post Office is not open.<\/p>\n The shop is open every day 7am to 9pm.<\/p>\n Phone 829535<\/p>\n Transport<\/strong><\/p>\n Public transport<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n We live in a small, off the main road, village and unfortunately public transport is limited.<\/p>\n There is a bus that runs on a Friday at 10:10 from the bus shelter at Lowman Cross in to Tiverton and returns at 13:15 (stand 6 Hemyock).<\/p>\n Ring-a-ride scheme<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n There is a Ring-a-Ride scheme that is for Disabled and Frail Elderly people to allow them the opportunity to shop and use local amenities. It operates similar to a taxi service that you ring a number (242099 between 9am-3pm) and the specially adapted mini-bus collects you at your home. Ring the number to find out more details.<\/p>\n Taxi firms<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n There are numerous taxi firms.<\/p>\n Some of them include:<\/p>\n Parkway Taxis which operates from the Parkway railway station. Tel: 388999<\/p>\n Frankies cabs tel: 255333<\/p>\n Please consult the web for more choice and details<\/p>\n Rail transport<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n The nearest rail station is at Tiverton Parkway which is located near to Sampford Peverell and is 3 miles away. Go through Sampford Peverell and take the first right.<\/p>\n There are two large car parks which cost\u00a0\u00a36.10 per day (Mon-Fri).<\/p>\n Alternatively book a taxi (see previously).<\/p>\n Village Community Oil scheme<\/strong><\/p>\n There is a village oil scheme whereby individual orders are consolidated to get a better discount, plus by ringing around at least 10 suppliers an even better price is obtained.<\/p>\n It works easily and there are plenty of orders during the year that ensures you will not need to order separately.<\/p>\n The main requirement to join is that you are in the Parish and have an e-mail address that is accessed frequently, as communication is by e-mail.<\/p>\n For further details or to join please contact:<\/p>\n![\"Uplowman](\"https:\/\/www.uplowman.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/ch_uplowman1.jpg\" "\\"Uplowman")
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