Christmas Fayre UMRA - Upton Parish Council

A group of children with backpacks stand by a metal fence, looking at goats in a pen. Adults and other children are gathered around, some under umbrellas, outside on a cloudy day. One girl wears a red headband and traditional clothing.

A man in a suit plays a Yamaha keyboard outdoors under a tent, with a Upton Parish Council banner in the background. Buildings and a car are visible behind him on a cloudy day.

A close-up of a white reindeer with large antlers and a red halter, standing on straw outdoors. Another reindeer and a smiling person in a red hat are in the background.

Two children in winter coats stand by a metal fence, looking at a white reindeer in a snowy, festive outdoor setting. One child points toward the reindeer while the other stands beside them.

A person holds a green cup filled with vanilla ice cream, topped with a chocolate flake and a wooden spoon. The scene appears to be outdoors in low lighting.

Two white reindeer stand inside a fenced pen at night, surrounded by people, including children and adults, who are watching them. Some buildings are visible in the background, and straw covers the ground.

A festive parade float features a glowing reindeer and sleigh outlined with colorful lights, reading Rotary Club of Northampton Becket on the side, displayed outdoors at night.

A group of people gather around a Santa Claus figure on a lit-up sleigh with reindeer at night in a residential area, with houses and parked cars in the background.

A man in a suit plays a Yamaha keyboard outdoors at night under a tent. Behind him is a sign for Upton Parish Council with colorful graphics and website information.

Santa Claus greets children in a festive outdoor setting at night, with people gathered around, colorful lights in the background, and parked cars and houses visible under a dark sky.

A tall outdoor Christmas tree adorned with yellow fairy lights stands behind a metal barrier at night, with nearby buildings and streetlights visible in the background.

Santa Claus stands next to a child in winter clothes by a brightly lit, colorful float with reindeer decorations at night. People gather around, and buildings are visible in the background.

Despite the wet weather, the UMRA Christmas Fayre on 4th December was a heart-warming and well-attended event. Guests enjoyed pizza, hot chocolate, live Christmas music performed by Lincoln, as well as craft and sweet stalls at Upton Meadows Primary School. Attendees also had the opportunity to see real reindeer on Upton Square and welcomed Santa in his sleigh for the official Christmas light switch-on.

We extend our sincere gratitude to all who participated—it was wonderful to witness families enjoying themselves and to see Upton Square enlivened with festive spirit.

Special thanks go to UMRA, The Land Trust, Rotary Club of Northampton, and Upton Meadows Primary School for their roles in organising this event. Councillors Andrew Holt, Alan Bottwood, Pauline Goodley, Colin Hull, Matthew Kinton, and Mark Watson attended the event to lend a helping hand and to join the fun.

Happy Christmas Upton!