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Thank you for visiting the website of Hopton In Bloom which also serves the wider community of Upper Hopton.
Hopton In Bloom consists of a small team of volunteers who give up their time for the benefit of the community and by preparing the village for the Village In Bloom competition. We have been going for just over 6 years now and we are continually improving the look and feel of Upper Hopton.
We use our website to advertise all our news and events and those of the wider community of Hopton.
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Written by Tricia Bland
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Report from Planting Committee
Margaret reported that the summer planting was surviving well despite the weather. She thanked everyone for watering and asked for comments on the planting. The tubs are to be re-planted for winter with possibly more daffodils. Margaret asked for ideas/suggestions for the next meeting.
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Written by James Bland
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The winning ticket drawn following the Garden Trail on Saturday 10th July 2010 was number 553.
The lucky winner will receive the framed watercolour painting of Croft House. This wonderful painting was kindly donated by Alan Woodall a renowned local artist.
Please contact Richard or Gail Auty on 01924 508848 to claim your prize.
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Last Updated on Thursday, 15 July 2010 16:12 |
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Written by Philip Young and Judith Baren
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Introduction
Upper Hopton lies close to but distant from the urban area of West Kirklees at a height of over
500 feet above sea level in an exposed position. The village has a long history and a number
of historical buildings and gardens with a tightly knit community which is working together.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 26 May 2010 07:37 |
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Written by Chris Breare and Alison Hayman
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Projects in hand: 2010 We have identified several new projects to improve our village for all age groups and circumstances- looking specifically at disabled access and facilities.
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Last Updated on Monday, 03 May 2010 09:58 |
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Written by James Bland
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In Croft House Saturday, 31st July 2010, 7.00 for 7.30pm
Come along to an interesting fun evening of Unusual Collectable Objects with Robert and Barbara Taylor.
Tickets (including supper) : £ 6.00 Available from Cockerill's Opticians, Lower Hopton News,
James & Tricia Bland 01924 502478 / 07909 536826
Raffle.
Please bring along any unusual items that you may have - see if you can beat the experts.
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Last Updated on Monday, 26 July 2010 07:21 |
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Written by James Bland
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The next Hopton in Bloom Monthly Team Meeting will be held in The Club, Jackroyd Lane, THURSDAY 26th AUGUST at 7.30pm.
Regular team community gardening sessions every Wednesday and Saturday starting from Croft House at 9.30am
Green fingered or not .. Big garden .. small garden .. no garden?
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Last Updated on Monday, 26 July 2010 07:22 |
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Written by Chris Breare
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Spring Judging Results 2010.
Upper Hopton is delighted to gain a Silver Gilt award in the Spring Medal position in their category for Yorkshire in Bloom.
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 25 May 2010 07:50 |
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Written by Revd Hugh Baker
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Message from Revd Hugh Baker, Priest in Charge of the Mirfield Team Parish
It is my pleasure to announce that a new curate has been invited to train with us in the Mirfield Team Parish.
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