Uppingham School will be hosting a Veterans' Winter Tea Party on Friday 24 November.

Students from Year 11 at Uppingham School will be welcoming a group of local veterans at their annual winter tea party this week.

The event, which promises to be an afternoon of music, fun and companionship, will be hosted by the School's Combined Cadet Force (CCF) Cadets.

There are CCF contingents in over 400 secondary schools all over the UK, offering young people a broad range of challenging and exciting adventures and the opportunity to get involved in events such as the Veterans' Winter Tea Party.

This is one of many community-focused events hosted by the local independent school.

Uppingham School hosts community events throuhgout the year. Image credit: Uppingham School.

Close family members and carers are also welcome at the event.

If attendees have difficulties travelling to Uppingham, they can get in touch with the team via [email protected], which will help arrange transport to and from the event.

Uppingham School, founded in 1584, is a leading British independent boarding school for boys and girls aged 13 to 18 situated in Uppingham, Rutland.