Uppies up

THE Uppies struck the first blow in the annual Uppies and Downies contest in Workington. David Shepherd scored first. The final match of this “football game with few rules” takes place on Saturday at 2.30pm

Last updated 31 March 2005
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Up and over?

THE traditional Uppies and Downies match kicks-off on Workington’s Cloffocks tomorrow (Friday) at 6.30pm. There are fears it will be the last one before the land is redeveloped

Last updated 19 March 2008
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Uppies look for their first win in five years

WORKINGTON’S traditional Uppies and Downies games begin tonight

Last updated 25 March 2005
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Uppies aiming to clinch Workington ball game series

Uppies could clinch the 2009 series if they defeat the Downies in the second clash in Workington tonight

Last updated 14 April 2009
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Live: Uppies and Downies Saturday 2013

Can the Uppies avoid a series whitewash? Join us from 6pm for all of the action from the final game of the 2013 Uppies and Downies ball game series

Last updated 6 April 2013
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Breast Cancer Care event

A CHARITY night organised by the Uppies and Downies fundraising committee in Workington will take place on Friday night

Last updated 25 April 2006
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Uppies and Downies in big decider

HUNDREDS of Workington residents will today flock to The Cloffocks for what could be the last game of the legendary Uppies and Downies tradition

Last updated 29 March 2008
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Downies avoid whitewash in Workington ball game series

The Downies salvaged their pride in the last game of Workington’s Uppies and Downies 2010 series on Saturday

Last updated 12 April 2010
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Council should stop Workington Uppies and Downies

IN ITS Corporate Improvement Plan 2008-2011 Allerdale Borough Council lists six strategic priorities.

Last updated 19 July 2009
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Uppies and Downies talk

MOORCLOSE Library in Workington will host a reminiscence event on Thursday.

Last updated 25 March 2008
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Live: Uppies and Downies Good Friday 2013

Last updated 29 March 2013
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Downies win this year's Workington Uppies and Downies series

The Downies won the second game of the Uppies and Downies series after more than four hours of deadlock with their rivals last night

Last updated 27 April 2011
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Uppies win second match

WORKINGTON Town player Jamie Beaumont hailed the ball for the Uppies last night, winning the 2007 Uppies and Downies series for the side

Last updated 11 April 2007
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VIDEO: Uppies swipe 2012 series of Uppies and Downies game

Uppies bagged themselves a controversial third game win in the mass football game to win the series

Last updated 16 April 2012
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Uppies seize 2006 crown

THE Uppies claimed victory in the final game of this season with the Downies in Workington on Saturday – and walked away with the 2006 title

Last updated 24 April 2006
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The highs and lows of Uppies and Downies

THE game of Uppies and Downies has no set rules, but the Uppies – from the top end of town – have to carry the ball by hand to the gates of Workington Hall to claim a victory. The Downies, who represent families from the Marsh and Quay area of town, have to get it to the lighthouse at the end

Last updated 27 March 2008
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Uppies seal series win

THE Uppies beat the Downies in Workington's traditional Easter games last night to seal a 2-1 series victory (2 comments)

Last updated 30 March 2008
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Uppies and Downies should be stopped before there's tragedy

ONCE again Workington’s Uppies and Downies degenerated in to public disorder and widespread damage (letter, April 24

Last updated 30 April 2009
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Live: Uppies and Downies 2012

Join us here today for the first game in the 2012 Uppies and Downies series. We'll be providing minute-by-minute coverage of the match. The ball is thrown off at 6.30pm

Last updated 6 April 2012
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