Upper Eden Rugby Club

06/09/2026

Regional 2 North - Opening Fixture 2026/27
Upper Eden RUFC V Keswick RFC
Kick Off 3.00pm
Pre - Match Lunches available

04/09/2026

Congratulations to our inaugural Kirkby Stephen Scarecrow Festival Winner, (Number 5) 121 High Street with their Galactic Hiker, it was truly out of this world!!

Top 5 results as follows:
1st - 121 High Street - 58 Votes
2nd- Maureen @ Swadsville & The Old Forge - 14 Votes
3rd- 1 Charter Gardens - 8 Votes
4th- Stobars Hall- 7 Votes
5th- The White Hare, The Old Croft House & Fletcher Hill Ladies- 5 Votes

We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone that made and displayed their scarecrows this year and made the trail so fantastic. We have sold over 100 maps so great to see it’s been a hit with the local community🤩

While we look forward to next years event we would like to politely ask that voters do so in the spirit in which this event is intended. It has come to our attention that people have attempted to rig the vote this year, this is a fun community event that we would like to continue for many years and lots of people put hard work and effort into pulling this together and making their scarecrows. Attempts at vote rigging are not in the community spirit and evident rigged votes have been disqualified from the count.

📸 If anyone has any pictures from the event please drop them in the comments, we would love to see them 😍📸

With nexts years theme being Films/Movies you’ve plenty of time to get your thinking caps on for next years scarecrow festival which will take place on August bank holiday weekend (Saturday 28th - Monday 30th August).

Thankyou all again for your support in the event! We have had quite a few suggestions already on how to improve the event but If anyone has any feedback or suggestions for next years event please email [email protected]

02/09/2026

🎬🍿 The votes are in… and we can finally reveal the winner! 🍿🎬

A huge thank you to everyone who voted for next year’s Kirkby Stephen Scarecrow Festival theme.

🏆 The winning theme for 2027 is… FILM & MOVIES! 🎥⭐

Get your thinking caps on and start planning your favourite films, iconic characters, memorable scenes or classic movie moments. We can’t wait to see the creativity on display throughout Kirkby Stephen!

📅 Save the date:
August Bank Holiday Weekend
Saturday 28th August – Monday 30th August 2027

Who will you be bringing to life? 👀🎬✨ Winner of this year’s scarecrow festival announced Friday Night!

31/08/2026

🐄💩 Cow Splat Winner! 💩🐄

A huge thank you to everyone who purchased a square for our Cow Splat fundraiser – your support is hugely appreciated! 👏

An even bigger thank you to P & K Brannen for supplying Unique, who certainly lived up to her name and did the all-important splat on the rugby pitch! 🐄😂

The pitch was divided into 212 squares, which were then randomly mixed up. Square numbers were allocated based on the date and time each ticket was purchased.

🥳 The winning splat landed on Square 44, belonging to Sarah Rose, who takes home 25% of the ticket sales! Congratulations, Sarah! 🎉

Thank you once again to everyone who bought a square and supported our Bank Holiday weekend event. Your support helps make events like these possible, and we couldn’t do it without you! 🤍🖤

31/08/2026

Registration is now live for the 26/27 season, sign up now so you’re ready to play this season!

30/08/2026

We have picked our mini scarecrow winner!!

Unfortunately he didn’t have a name attached, if he’s your please let us know and we will get your prize to you.

30/08/2026

We’re off, where will unique the cow 💩

30/08/2026

It’s day two of the b**r & gin festival & scarecrow festival! What’s on at the rugby club today…

🍻2PM Kick Off Cumbria Rans V Upper Eden Vets - BBQ available with Burgers, Cheesy burgers & hot dogs from Sanderson’s butchers😋🍔🌭

🍻4PM Cow Splat! One Cow- One Splat. Our rugby pitch will be divided up into virtual squares which are available to purchase at £5 per square. We will then release our cow unique who will do his business on the pitch. Whichever square he lands on will be the one to win! The winner will receive 25% of the total ticket sales with a potential prize fund of up to £5000* - Subject to ticket sales!

🍻5PM- Chairty Auction in aid of Cumbria Rams.
A small auction will take place with some incredible prizes up for grabs!
2 Tickets to England V Scotland Mens 6 Nations
A Signed Red Roses Rugby Ball
4 Ball Golf at Carus Green Golf Course Kendal
A Days Shooting at Kingmeaburn
A signed bath rugby shirt

🍻6PM Onwards- B**r Festival continues into the night with Acoustic Vandals
Cant make it but want to bid on one of our amazing prizes? Contact Neil Marston n on 07734 555899

Tickets for Cow Splat available at https://www.ticketebo.co.uk/upper-eden-rugby-club/upperedenrugbyclubb**rfestival

Alongside this the scarecrow festival will be on! 39 Scarecrows to find round Kirkby Stephen. Maps are available for £1 at Johnstones Garage, The White Hare Café, The Lal Nook, Kirkby Stephen Information Centre & The Rugby Club. To vote for your favourite scarecrow & next years scarecrow theme scan the QR code on the map. If you can’t vote via the QR code please bring your vote up to the rugby club!

Join us for our B**r Festival!

29/08/2026

We’re up and running for the b**r festival and family fun day today!

Come on up and see what’s happening, then pick up a scarecrow map and have a wander round the town to see our wonderful scarecrows on display.

28/08/2026

As part of our bank holiday festival weekend we’re hosting an auction with some great opportunities to bag a bargain and sports memorabilia.

All auction proceeds are being split between the Cumbria Rams and The Rugby Club.

The Rams do a great job raising money for charities across Cumbria and supporting Wooden Spoon the children’s charity or rugby.

Get your bids in now!!