Allensmore
CAKE FOR CATS – Please come and join us between 11am-3pm on November 1, at Cats Protection, Cobhall Villa, Allensmore, Hereford, HR2 9BP for our coffee and cake sale to celebrate black and black-and-white cats.
AFTERNOON TEA - Allensmore Young Farmers are having an afternoon tea party in celebration of the clubs 70th year. To be held at Pateshall Hall, Allensmore on November 2, from 3pm.
Anyone associated with Allensmore Young Farmers over the years, we look forward to seeing you.
For further details call Sally Lawrence on 01432 277485 before Wednesday.
Aymestrey and Leinthall Earls
NATURE TRUST – The next meeting of the Aymestrey Branch of the Nature Trust will be on Thursday, October 30, at 7.30pm in the Parish Hall.
CHURCH – There will be a service of Holy Communion (BCP) at Aymestrey on November 2, at 11am.
AUTUMN FAIR – The annual autumn fair in aid of Aymestrey and Leinthall Earls churches will take place in the Parish Hall on November 8, at 2pm. The stalls will include bric-a-brac, produce, bottles, and children’s goods. There will also be an auction.
Contributions will be gratefully received at the hall on November 7, from 10am-noon.
REMEMBRANCE AND ARMISTICE SERVICES – Aymestrey and Leinthall congregations will join with Kingsland on Remembrance Sunday, November 9, at 10.50am. There will be a special Armistice Day Service at Aymestrey Church starting at 10.50am on November 11, to remember those from Aymestrey Parish who fell in the First and Second World Wars, to include reading the names of those who fell and the laying of poppies.
There will also be the opportunity after the service to view the excellent First World War exhibition in the Lady Chapel.
RACE NIGHT – A race night is to be held in the Parish Hall on November 22. There will be a total of nine races and admission will be £5 (including race card). First race 7.30pm. There will be a licensed bar and refreshments will be available. Come along and join the fun for a very exciting evening.
Bishopstone
VILLAGE WALK – Saturday, meet at the New Inn, Fownhope at 10.15am. Five-mile walk, following tracks and riverside meadows, eight stiles, muddy in places please wear suitable footwear.
Bishopswood
BISHOPSWOOD WI – Members met on October 10, at 2.30pm. Over 30 members attended and opened with Jerusalem as usual, although unaccompanied as the pianist was on holiday. The president then took the business meeting.
Various upcoming events were announced, both locally and countywide. They were reminded of the fundraising event in November, a joint venture with the village hall committee, which will be a French evening with French food and wine. Cost is £8 for two courses, the date is November 6, at 7.30pm, tickets available on the door. There were two members with birthdays this month, Julia Brain and Yvonne Wilken.
President Ann Jones went on to remind that next month is the AGM, and that two of the committee members wish to stand down this year. Members were asked to think about who would make good replacements. As Ann said: “If we do not have a committee we do not have a WI,” and many of the committee members have stood for several years, so perhaps it is time for some new blood. Happily by the end of the meeting they had two volunteers.
Tea was then served and everyone settled down to the speaker for this month. Sandra Snell of The Flower House in Ross came to give a flower arranging demonstration.
What a treat that was. So much was learned, about various foliage plants, how they could be used, whether they would dry so they could be re-used, and how to make the most of an arrangement with very little in the way of outlay. She was very knowledgeable and inspirational, even for those in the “press and plunge brigade”. She did three arrangements, all of which were stunning. The first was presented to Ann Garner, who had announced, that after many years would not be rejoining WI because of family commitments.
Ann was delighted with her prize, although sad to be leaving. The second arrangement was presented to Margaret Blomfield on the occasion of her wedding anniversary, and the third was donated as a raffle prize and won by Maureen Mojer. Needless to say all recipients were very pleased. The rest of the raffle prizes were won by Kathy Hargest and Beryl Taylor.
The competition this month was for “an arrangement containing three flowers and foliage”. This was won by Sheila Trezona, Peggy Williamson was second, and Maureen Mojer was third. The vote of thanks was given by Alison Kinder, who echoed all thoughts when she said how enjoyable and inspirational the demonstration had been.
The next meeting (the AGM) is on November 14, at 2.30pm. Everyone is welcome. The meeting closed at 4.30pm.
Bodenham
QUIZ NIGHT – November 14, 7.30pm at Bodenham Parish Hall.
Prizes for the winning table.
Tables of six. Entry £6 per person.
Refreshments available. Bring your own drink (glasses available), raffle, all proceeds to the Bodenham Flood Protection Group. For more details or to book a table, please ring Anita Griffiths on 01568 797929.
Bredwardine and Brobury
BELLY DANCING CLASSES IN BREDWARDINE – A great way to get trim and fit and have fun at the same time. Belly dancing classes with Nancy are starting Tuesday evenings from 6.30-7.30pm. The class is suitable for all ages and levels of fitness so come along and give it a go. No equipment needed just wear comfortable clothing.
For further information about venue, dates and cost contact Nancy on 01981 500113.
BELLY DANCING CLASSES IN HEREFORD – Nancy is also running belly dancing classes in Hereford at the HMTC Rehearsal Rooms from 6.30-7.30pm on Monday evenings. This class is also suitable for all ages and levels of fitness. No equipment needed just wear comfortable clothing.
For further information about dates and cost contact Nancy on 01981 500113.
CALENDARS 2015 – The 2015 Bredwardine and Brobury calendars are now available, price £5 each, including envelope. As in previous years, we have selected some beautiful photographs of local scenes, taken by local people throughout the year. This lovely calendar would make a perfect Christmas present to send abroad or as a present for yourself. They will be on sale at the Bredwardine markets on the second Friday of each month in the village hall, and also at the 100 Club Draw on the first Thursday of each month, at The Red Lion in Bredwardine.
You can also place an order by calling 01981 500281.
100 CLUB TICKETS – Now is the time to renew your tickets for 2015, or buy one if you are not already in the 100 Club. Tickets cost £20 each and can be obtained from Jen Maddison. Contact her on 01981 500048 for details and further information about the club.
NOVEMBER MARKET – Will be held on November 14, from 10am- noon, in the Bredwardine and Brobury Village Hall. Age UK is scheduled to attend. Two representatives will be available to answer any questions and just have a chat. The cafetiere coffee continues to be the popular drink to accompany the yummy cakes which are on sale for consumption. Philip’s fruit and veg, Alison’s scones, Welsh cakes, sponge cakes and eggs are aplenty for purchase. Knitted items by Hazel. Andrea and Bill have tie- dyed T-shirts as well as cosmetics for purchase. Di and Chris always have a lovely, colourful display of aprons, pillows and decorations to choose from. Honey from Sarah’s bees. Who knows what else will be on offer? Something for everyone. £1 fee to sellers for a table. We continue to attract around 30 people to each market and not the same people. Always a good social atmosphere.
If you are so inclined, please bring along donations for the Hereford Food Bank. Your contributions help working families as well as the unemployed to put food on the table. There will be a table for donations of non-perishable foods to include tins of meat, tins of potatoes, tins of rice pudding, custard, packets of dried milk, sugar, bathroom necessities and pet foods for Hereford’s Food Bank.
COMMITTEE OF TASTE, THE PARSON AND THE PUBLICAN – Will be held on November 21, at 7.30pm in the Bredwardine and Brobury Village Hall. You are invited to join local authors, Rev Ian Charlesworth and Richard Stockton in casual conversation.
Adults £6. Children £3. Includes light supper of local delicacies and beverages. Proceeds in aid of the BBVH Disabled Access Project. For more details, contact Sarah on 01981 500 155 or Kari on 01981 501 077.
CORRESPONDENT – Kari Lawson on 01981 501077 or email karimlawson@me.com.
Breinton
PARISH COUNCIL NEWS – At their recent meeting, Breinton Parish councillors finalised arrangements for the bonfire and firework party which will be held at Warham Court Farm on November 7.
The fire will be lit from 6pm.
Refreshments will be provided as will some drink, but you may want to bring your own cake and wine.
Entry will be free, though donations will be welcome to help cover some of the costs of the event. A great occasion – not to be missed.
The councillors agreed to take part in the Parish Paths Partnership (P3) Scheme. This means the parish council will receive a grant from Herefordshire Council and will take over the responsibility for maintaining the footpaths within the parish. Larger works will remain the responsibility of Herefordshire Council, but the grant will enable the parish council to carry out repairs and maintenance more speedily.
Although the final details have not been released yet, it is hoped that the parish council will sign up for the extended lengthsman scheme. The parish council will receive a further grant and can utilise the lengthsman to carry out repairs to the less serious potholes on the lanes. The final details will be released shortly and the councillors will consider this at their meeting on November 26.
Wyevale Nurseries have applied for outline planning permission to build 73 dwellings on land at Kings Acre Halt. The parish councillors will consider this application at their meeting on November 5, in St Michael’s Church, Breinton, starting at 7.30pm. Members of the public will be welcome.
Bridge Sollars
LOCAL HISTORY EVENING – The next meeting will take place on Thursday, October 30, when Tim Bridges will give an illustrated talk entitled Some interesting Herefordshire churches, at the New Bridge Community Centre at 7.30pm.
Admission £2 to include coffee and biscuits. Everyone welcome.
Dymock
DYMOCK AND DISTRICT LATE CHRYSANTHEMUM AND AUTUMN SHOW – The annual Chrysanthemum Show will be held in Dymock Parish Hall on Sunday. It will be open to the public from 1.30-4.30pm.
Local and national exhibitors compete and the various chrysanthemums, some larger than a tea plate, provide a colourful vista in the hall. There are also classes for non-chrysanthemum growers such as a vase of autumn berries and pot plants.
The show is well worth a visit and there is no admission charge.
Light refreshments are available.
Entries are taken on the morning of the show.
For further information, please contact the secretary. Les Thick on 01531 632489.
PARISH COUNCIL MEETING – Will be held today at 7.30pm, all welcome.
SHARE-A-CARE – Thursday, October 30, from 2.30pm in Eardisland Village Hall. Our guest speaker from Age UK will be talking about possible ways around the current transport crisis and discussing any other concerns. Age UK is for anyone aged 50 and over, so if this is you or you would like to find out more for friends and family, please join us for a free cuppa and chat.
EARDISLEY C OF E SCHOOL NEWS – A super start to the new school year. We have welcomed all the Reception children and new children throughout the school, all of whom have settled in swiftly and now seem very much at home.
All the reception children in Rowan class have been given a present from Friends of Eardisley School of a high-quality book bag and the children are already relishing their first steps into reading. The staff worked hard behind the scenes throughout the summer and the classes are all looking shiny and new with a fresh coat of paint. Rowan Class have the biggest classroom in the school full of lovely new things, while lucky Willow Class have a brand new classroom and the most wondrous outdoor area ever.
The school also have brand new lunchtime tables, they make eating our delicious hot dinners a real treat. They look terrific and all the children approve. Over the forthcoming year, the focus will be in ensuring children have a happy time, love their learning and make excellent progress in everything.
WHIST DRIVE – At last month’s whist drive at The New Strand the prize winners were: John Williams, D Jenkins, Rona Jenkins, Ann Preece, Margaret Kerrigan and Gwen Thomas. The next whist drive will be on Monday at 7.45pm. New players are always welcome.
QUIZ NIGHT – The Eardisley and District Royal British Legion will be hosting a quiz night on October 25, at Eardisley Village Hall starting at 7.30pm. The entrance fee is £4 per person with four people per team. Teams can be made up on the night. Monies raised will go to the Poppy Appeal Fund. First prize is £40. Nibbles will be provided but please bring your own drink. All welcome.
CASSEROLE SUPPER – Tickets are on sale in Central Stores in October for the Casserole Supper in the village hall on November 1.
If you would like to book a table for your party please ring Margaret on 327753. All proceeds will go towards the upkeep of the Millennium Green. Please come along and enjoy a good evening out with friends.
EARDISLEY GROUP PARISH COUNCIL – The next meeting will be at 7pm on November 17, in Whitney-on-Wye Village Hall.
PRIMARY SCHOOL – PTFA Hallowe’en Disco in the school Hall 5-7pm.
HARVEST FESTIVALS – Tomorrow at 7pm in Cap House informal worship and Harvest Supper. At Dulas Court on Tuesday at 4.15pm followed by tea.
POP-IN – To the Methodist Chapel on Saturday from 10am, for coffee tea and a chat.
DOG FOULING – Villagers are becoming concerned about the increasing amount of dog fouling on the pavements and grass verges throughout the village.
AUTUMN FOOD FARE AND LOCAL PRODUCE – In the Memorial Hall on Saturday, 11am- 3pm in aid of the Hereford Haematology Department.
Eye
FILM – Tonight at Cawley Hall there is a presentation of First World War on Film. This is a compilation of rare original archive film brought together by Flicks in the Sticks and the Huntley Archive in Ewyas Harold and it contains fragments showing the Herefordshire Regiment in 1914.
Funding for this project came through the National Lottery Fund. For this one evening there will be a memorabilia table commemorating the 22 men of this parish who gave their lives in the 1914-18 war, including three of the four sons of Lord and Lady Cawley. We welcome the loan of any relevant items to add to the collection for this occasion.
Tickets are £5 (pay at the door).
For any further information please contact 01568 615836.
Hay-on-Wye
BELL BANK CLUB – Maddie the dog is working well and welcomes the children going back to school and walks a little faster when sighting a cat or a squirrel.
Members were invited recently to a surprise tea party for the Rev Greg Thompson and his wife to celebrate his time in post at Maesyronen Chapel. He had been the minister for many years and is now leaving Glasbury. A delicious meal was served and cards and speeches were exchanged.
Several celebrations have taken place including Eileen’s Golden Wedding Anniversary, Betty’s Diamond Wedding Anniversary and Jane, Val and Judith’s birthdays. Bouquets, vouchers, cakes and cards were given in the usual w a y.
The Bell Bank Club offers an opportunity for blind and partially-sighted people to get together and support each other.
They meet every Thursday from 2-4pm in the parish hall, Lion Street, Hay-on-Wye.
Contact Eileen Bufton on 01497 820897.
Hereford
CARDS FOR GOOD CAUSES – Multi-charity Christmas cards and goods. Cards for Good Causes has had a change of venue this year. Now open at Widemarsh Street (opposite the butchers) until December 20, 9.30am-4.30pm.
Come and support your charity.
CHURCH SERVICES – Tomorrow: 8.15am morning prayer and eucharist at Holy Trinity Church, Whitecross Road. Sunday: 9.30am parish mass at All Saints’ Church, Eign Gate; 9.30am parish eucharist at St Michael’s Church, Breinton; 10.30am junior church in the village hall, Breinton; 11am parish eucharist at Holy Trinity Church, Whitecross; 8am holy communion (BCP) at St Nicholas’ Church; 11am choral communion at St Nicholas’ Church; 6.30pm evensong at St Nicholas’ Church.
Monday: 8.15am morning prayer and eucharist at Holy Trinity Church, Whitecross Road.
Tuesday: 8.15am morning prayer and eucharist at Holy Trinity Church, Whitecross Road; 12.10pm low mass at All Saints’ Church, Eign Gate. Wednesday: 8.15am morning prayer and eucharist at Holy Trinity Church, Whitecross Road; 12.10pm low mass at All Saints’ Church, Eign Gate. Thursday: 8.15am morning prayer and eucharist at Holy Trinity Church, Whitecross Road; 10am holy communion at Holy Trinity Church, Whitecross Road; 12.10pm low mass at All Saints’ Church, Eign Gate.
BREATHE EASY GROUP HEREFORD – The September meeting took place at Hampton Bishop Hall. Members were engrossed by Mr Roger Davies’ talk on Autumn and Winter Colour in Your Garden. He was happy to answer members’ questions about their own plants and gardens.
The Annual General Meeting for Breathe Easy followed with reports from the treasurer and chairwoman. The treasurer expressed concern that outgoings for the past year exceeded income.
Thanks to a grant to cover expenses we were able to maintain a credit bank balance.
The chairwoman’s report thanked regular members for their attendance and help at meetings.
Attendance at meetings has been hugely disappointing and this may lead to the folding of the group at the end of this year. A vote on this will be taken at the next meeting on Tuesday by the members attending. Chairwoman Mrs Margaret Taylor will retire from the post in December and a volunteer to fill this post will be urgently needed if the group have voted to continue. The speaker in October will be Shirley Goodwin- Jones with what should be a useful gentle exercise session and Tai-chi. This meeting will take place at Hampton Bishop Hall on Tuesday at 2pm. Ring Margaret Taylor on 01432 850550.
HEREFORDSHIRE AND MARCHES ASSOCIATION OF NATIONAL TRUST – Meetings are held in the Gardner Hall, Venns Lane, Hereford, HR1 1DT.
The AGM meeting will be held on Saturday at 2pm followed by a talk by Frank Ryding entitled Berrington Hall Henry Holland’s Masterpiece. Admission free (including tea and coffee).
Further details from Sheila Taylor on 01432 268243.
HEARTSTART COURSE – Free two-hour Heartstart course (CPR etc) at Holmer Park, Hereford.
November 11, 7-9pm. Booking essential, to book your place email herefordshireheartstart@ btconnect.com or call 0845 6060654. You will learn how to call for help, help someone who is unconscious, recognise the warning signs of a heart attack, deal with choking or serious bleeding and perform CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation). Simple skills save lives.
THE GONDOLIERS – The Gondoliers by W S Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan to be performed by Kington and District Operatic Society on Thursday, October 30, Friday, October 31 and Saturday, November 1 at 7.30pm at Lady Hawkins Community Leisure Centre. Everyone welcome.
KINGTON MUSEUM – The AGM will be held on November 13, at 7.30pm in the museum. Please come along, have a look around and support your museum.
The museum is a charitable trust and needs continuing support to enable it to continue to be a major asset to the town and surrounding areas.
For the 2015 season, the focus will be more on the agricultural heritage of the area; consequently any relevant tools or implements would be gratefully received, either as loans or donations.
Photographs are always most welcome and they can be copied and returned immediately.
The museum will be open for the town’s Food and Drink Festival on December 6, when we look forward to welcoming you with a glass of Negus and a mince pie.
Knighton
KNIGHTON AND DISTRICT ROTARY CLUB – Last month was busy but very worthwhile.
At the beginning of the month we had an evening food stall at the Bucknell Show and appreciated the support of those attending this popular event. The following weekend we were proud to welcome the Treorchy Male Choir to Knighton and, due to the generosity of those attending, we raised over £1800 to support the air ambulances and other local charities.
The choir also raised over £700 on the night from a collection for Ty Hafan children’s hospice and were very grateful to everyone for their donations.
We finished the month with two social events – our annual president’s night at the Castle Inn, Wigmore and a steak and bowls evening at the Grove in Leominster.
The strength of our club is this mix of social events with regular meetings and fundraising and we are very proud of this. Just remember that all the money we raise goes to our chosen charities, as our running costs are covered by club membership.
Find out more about us at www.knighton.rotary1150.org.
If you want to enjoy the company of like-minded people, as well as possibly get involved in what we do, come along to any of our Wednesday meetings.
For more details contact Norman Thorp on 01547 529666 or Cathy Jones on 07813 733240 or email cathleenj2001@yahoo.co.uk.
CEILIDH FOR AMNESTY – Members of the Teme Valley Ceilidh Band are busy rehearsing for their next performance, which takes place on Saturday in St Edward’s Church Hall, Knighton.
The dance is organised by the Knighton branch of Amnesty International, the charity that works for prisoners of conscience, people put behind bars solely for their beliefs. The band was formed in 2011, and currently numbers about 12 musicians including players of fiddle, flute, cello, whistle and even tenor horn. New members are always welcome. The band have supported several community projects, as well as wider causes. Last year the band played at the farewell social for a group of young Palestinians who camped for a week in Knighton, raising money towards the costs of their stay.
They have organised benefits and events for the Teme Valley Environment Group and the Knighton Tree Allotments Trust.
In July they provided a lively musical accompaniment to the ceremonial unrolling of the Knighton long pink peace scarf.
The band also perform regularly at Folk down the Track. On the third Thursday of every other month music lovers take the Heart of Wales Line to arrive at Knucklas at 7pm for an evening of folk music at the Castle Inn.
Ceilidhs are always convivial and enjoyable and the dance on Saturday will be no exception.
Mick Green will be doing the calling, so there will be something to please everyone, including ceilidh novices.
The founder of the band, Camilla Cancantata, says: “If you enjoy music and dancing, or if you’ve never been to a ceilidh before, then do come to this one, even if you just want to listen. Those who think they can’t dance but want to try may surprise themselves and have fun and support an excellent cause at the same time.” The music starts at 7.30pm and entry will be by donation in aid of Amnesty. There’s no bar, but people are asked to bring food and drink to share with others. Ring 01547 528866.
CHURCH SERVICES FOR SUNDAY – St Edward’s Church, Knighton 9.30am holy communion. St David’s Church, Whitton 9.30am morning worship. St Andrew’s Church, Norton 11am morning worship. Knighton Baptist Church 11am. This will be the last service by Baptist Minister the Rev Maggie Rich and the congregation will be joined by Knighton Methodist and Knucklas Baptist Church members. Knighton Catholic Church 11am.
KNIGHTON AND DISTRICT CONCERT SOCIETY – The first concert of the season for the Knighton and District concert society will be in the church hall, Knighton on Sunday, October 26, starting at 3pm. The society welcomes back Fan Yu for a piano recital. Fan Yu is a talented pianist who has given recitals and concerts at London South Bank Centre, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Purcell Room, Birmingham Symphony Hall as well as winning many prestigious competition prizes. Tickets on the door; £10 adults, £2 students and children. For more information contact Peter or Beverley Clements on 01547 520756.
GUY FAWKES COMPETITION – Knighton Show and Carnival are organising a Guy Fawkes competition to be judged before their fireworks evening on November 1.
Competition entries must be taken to CCF, Knighton Enterprise Park by Thursday, October 30 for judging. There will be cash prizes of £40 for the best entry, £20 second and £10 third.
HALLOWE’EN GHOST WALKS – Around Ledbury, October 31.
Family walk at 6.30pm, adults only walk at 8.30pm, children aged seven to 15 £3.50, adults £7.
Advance bookings only. Spaces limited. Contact Elisabeth Galvin 01531 650414, mobile 07760 472186 email info@ledburywalks.com, www.ledburywalks.com.
Leominster
ISRAEL SEMINAR – On Thursday, October 30, from 7-9.30pm, the Council for World Partnership and Development Holy Land Group will be hosting a seminar entitled Relations with Israel, Boycott or Dialogue? The Dilemma for Christians and others in the UK at Grange Court, Pinsley Road, Leominster HR6 8NP. Admission £5. For details, contact Prebendary David Roberts on 01584 878568 or email dhroberts38@gmail.com.
LINGEN CARPET BOWLS – Tonight at the hall 7.30pm.
For more information Richard 01544 267508 or visit lingen.org.uk.
TEDDY TOTS – Every Tuesday at the hall 9.30am - 11.30am mum and toddler play group. £2 per family, visit .lingen.org.uk.
LINGEN LECTURE – Wednesday, 7.30pm Paul Caton in conversation with Rachel Spence, Sculpture: Making Something out of Nothing. A talk in aid of the village hall. £8 includes a glass of wine and canapes. For more information 01568 770636 or visit lingen.org.uk.
LINGEN GARDENING CLUB – November 4, 7.30pm a talk on Acanthus by Ingrid Millington £3 visitors, lingen.org.uk.
BRIDGE EVENING – November 12, play starts at 6.30pm at the hall in aid of the Samaritans with light supper. For more information call 01544 267202.
Llanbister
LLANBISTER WI – At the October meeting of Llanbister WI Barbara Gayther welcomed 11 members and one guest. The competitions were read out for the county show in Knighton next May. Val will attend the Chinese auction at Crossgates. The WI taster of Christmas event will be on November 14 when six members will attend.
Menus were read out for Christmas dinners and members decided to go to the Metropole on December 9. The speaker for the evening Dossi Davies was unable to attend but will visit members next year. Jo Herford won the mystery prize. The winners of the competition for a small green knitted item was Carol Thomas, 2nd Maureen Gayther and 3rd Olwen Bowen.
LLANBISTER CHURCH HARVEST FESTIVAL –The Rev Andrew Pessinn welcomed everyone to the service. Readers were Heidi Brick and Christine Morgan. Liz and Olwen Bowen organised the children who took gifts to the altar. Janet Thomas was the organist, and the collection was taken by Ray and Paul Lewis. Mr Pessinn thanked everyone who had cleaned and decorated the church and all those who gave fruit, vegetables and flowers. Refreshments were served after the service in the community hall followed by an auction of the produce with Gwyn Morgan acting as the auctioneer. Rev Andrew thanked all who had helped with the food and auction and made it a very enjoyable evening.
CHILDREN’S HALLOWEEN PARTY – Longtown village hall Saturday, 6pm-8pm. £3 adults, £2 children.
Come dressed up with a pumpkin. Games to be played and prizes to be won!
All in aid of the kitchen at Longtown village hall.
Please contact Sylvia Davies 01873 860609 for more info.
LONGTOWN COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL NEWS - Fairfield Cup: We fielded two teams for this tournament. Our netball team performed really well, and our football team were worthy runners- up in a strong field of competition.
Open Day – We were pleased to welcome lots of parents to our Open Day. If you were unable to attend but would like to visit our school, please contact the office to arrange an appointment.
Bike-ability Day – Next week, Year 6 pupils will be participating in a training session run by Herefordshire Council to improve their cycling skills.
Roman Adventure – Class 2 pupils travelled to the Roman Legion Museum at Caerleon this week, where they visited the Roman baths, the museum and even tried on some Roman armour.
PARISH COUNCIL – Plans are in place for a new youth club in Madley. The parish council awarded a grant to pay for training and DBS checks for four youth club volunteers. Thanks go to these volunteers for offering their time and effort, and also thanks to Pat Corcoran for his hard work in getting the youth club off the ground. The lengthsman will be carrying out work ditch clearing in Brampton Road in the hope of preventing some of the problems experienced last year with flooding. The parish council has been successful in obtaining funding from the Police and Crime Commissioner’s grant scheme to install wooden bollards at Madley Recreation Field to prevent unauthorised vehicles driving on the field, which has been a problem and poses a safety issue for users of the recreation field. Also in the pipeline, the Madley Youth Zone project at the recreation field, which will involve two new pieces of equipment for older children, funded by the National Lottery through the Big Lottery Fund. The next meeting of the parish council is on November 4 at 7.15pm in the parish hall.
Mansel Lacy
LACY LADIES – The next meeting is today at 7.30pm, in the community centre.
Jean Wells will give a talk entitled How I started embroidery. As Jean has embroidered exquisite vestments etc for various churches, as well as all sorts of beautiful embroidery, this should be a very interesting talk. Contact Joyce Lewis on 01981 590638.
HOWDEN JONES IN CONCERT – At the community centre on Saturday, starting at 7pm for 7.30pm.
This promises to be a foot- tapping and thought-provoking evening, a mixture of music and laughter.
Tickets £8 from Cal Edwards on 01981 590625.
BONFIRE AND FIREWORKS NIGHT – Mordiford School PTFA present their annual fireworks night on November 7. The gates open and hot food will be served from 6pm. There will be a Guy Fawkes procession at 6.15pm followed by the lighting of the bonfire at 6.30pm. Fireworks will commence at 7pm.
There will be a bar, hot drinks, hot dogs, hamburgers and glow-sticks available. Everyone is welcome to this fun filled family evening featuring music, a procession and a firework display.
Tickets available on the gate – Family (2 adults and 2 children) £15, adult £6, child £3 (under threes free).
Advance tickets available school office/playground – Family £10, adult £5, child £2.
Parking in field above school subject to weather.
No parking in Moon Pub and no sparklers.
MORDIFORD AUTUMN FAIR – Saturday at Mordiford School, 10am till 12 noon. Tea/coffee, cakes, draw, autumn tombola, Partylite Candles, Pheonix Trading Cards, chutneys, jams, handmade soaps and more. Come and get your Christmas shopping off to a great start. A Mordiford Church Council event with all proceeds to the church.
Ocle Pychard and Much Cowarne
HARVEST SUPPERS – The Ocle Pychard harvest festival service will be at 6pm tomorrow and will be followed by a fish and chip supper at Burley Gate Village Hall. Meals should be ordered at the church or can be ordered through Jenny Ridler on 01432 820328 by anyone not attending the service.
Donations of tinned food would be appreciated and will be distributed to local food banks.
CORRESPONDENT – Martin Field, The Old School House, Burley Gate, 01432 820074 or email commnews@ymail.com.
Orcop
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR – November 29 from 2pm. All proceeds in aid of the maintenance of the parish hall.
Entry is free to buyers. All are welcome. Tables are available for sellers £6.
Please ring Jane on 01981 241310 to book. The hall has good parking, disabled access and light refreshments will be available.
Come along and do your Christmas shopping in a beautiful setting.
Presteigne
THANKYOU – Paula Randell would like to thank everyone who sponsored her following her charity haircut recently. Along with the successful coffee morning she has raised £1870.72 for MacMillan nurses. Paula is overwhelmed with this final total.
SCRAP STORE – The Rubbish after school club takes place on Tuesdays from 4pm - 6pm at The Youth Centre in Hereford Street. The club is for anyone under 16 years old.
Unfortunately under eights need to be accompanied by an adult. The cost is £2 with all materials supplied.
Please dress to get messy.
There will be loads of activities depending on the weather. For further details call Play Radnor on 01597 827920 or email admin@ playradnor.org.uk.
CONCERT – There is an evening concert with Tim Edwards on guitar and Sonia Hammond on cello at St Marys Church in Newchurch on Saturday from 7.30pm. The programme will include Bach, Giuliani, Piazzolla, Tarrega and Villa-Lobos. Admission will be free but any donations will be gratefully received and will go to the church funds.
Refreshments will be available.
SHOPPING TRIP –The Little People’s Playgroup are running a Christmas trip to Cardiff on November 15. The cost will be £12 per person. £5 deposit will be required on booking. The coach will leave The Recycling Centre at 8am and leave Cardiff at 5.30pm. To book or for further information call Julie Gardner on 07946081384.
MUSIC – The Dragonfly Ensemble featuring Marcia Crayford on violin, Susie Meszaros on viola and Moray Welsh on cello will be performing at St Michaels Church in Discoed tomorrow from 7.30pm. The programme will include Schubert, Kodaly, Mozart and Dohnanyi. Tickets are £12.50 and available from Winnies or by calling David Hiam on 01547 560246 or email him at davidhiam@ aol.com.
MARKET –The monthly Farmers’ Market will take place on November 1 at The Memorial Hall from 9am to 1pm.
ALICIA’S GIFT – There is The Concert of the Novel at The Assembly Rooms on November 2 at 3pm. If you like novels and/or classical music this Mid Borders Arts event will appeal to you. Jessica Duchen, a classical music journalist, tells Alicia’s Gift, a story of a child prodigy pianist and the effect of her intense practising and performing has on her life and vice versa. She will be joined by pianist Viv McLean who plays the works of Chopin, Debussy, Granados, Ravel and Gershwin. Tickets are £10 and can be purchased from The Workhouse or from wegottickets.com or at the door.
ROCK NIGHT –There is a Halloween rock night at The Royal British Legion Club on October 31 from 8.30pm. Fancy dress is optional. Admission is £3 ticket or £4 at the door.
Tickets can be obtained from The Oak, Lorna’s or from The Legion Club.
FIREWORKS – The annual Norton fireworks display takes place on November 1 from 6pm. There will be a big fire, a fancy dress competition, best pumpkin competition and refreshments. Admission is £2.50 for adults and free for children.
COUNTRY AND WESTERN - Country and Western star Alan Williams will be performing at Evenjobb Village Hall on November 1 from 8pm till late (no admission after 10.30pm).
Admission will be £5 at the door. Please feel free to bring your own drinks and nibbles. All proceeds will go to the Welsh Air Ambulance. For further details call Dave on 01547 560298 or Tracy on 07876 422793.
CHRISTMAS SHOPPING - There is a Christmas shopping trip to Cardiff on November 1 leaving The Recycling Centre at 8.15am and returning from Cardiff at 4.30pm. The cost is £12.50 per person. To book a seat or for more information call Jeanie on 01547 528777.
MUSIC –The band Faustic featuring Paul Sartin, Benji Kirkpatrick and Saul Rose will be playing at The Assembly Rooms as part of their October tour this Saturday at 8pm.
Admission will be £12 at the door or from The Workhouse or from wegottickets.com.
SERVICES – This Sunday there are services of Holy Communion at Kinsham at 9.30am and St Andrews Church at 11am. Everyone is most welcome.
POETRY – Stephen Hollinghurst and Edward Storey present A Poet in October, Reflections on Dylan Thomas, and The poet More Than the Man at St Michaels Church in Discoed this Sunday at 3.30pm. Tickets are £5 at the door or from David Hiam on 01547 560246 or davidhiam@aol.com. Any proceeds will go to St Andrews Church Development Appeal Fundraiser.
FILM – Presteigne Screen present American Interior (12) at The Assembly Rooms this Friday at 8pm.
Admission will be £4.50 for adults and £3 for students.
For further details call Pete on 370202 or Alex 260577.
ZUMBA – There will be Zumba classes at The Memorial Hall on Wednesday evenings from 7pm - 8pm. For further details call Mandy on 387958.
Ross-on-Wye
ROSS-ON-WYE ROTARY CLUB – Tomorrow is World Polio Day, providing a live- streamed global status update on the fight to end the disease. Rotary supports the World Health Organization director-general’s recommendations that describe polio as a public health emergency of international concern, including the request that countries that are actively exporting the wild poliovirus (and all polio-endemic countries) ensure that all of their residents and long- term travellers are immunised against the disease before travel.
Overall, remarkable progress has been achieved in the fight against polio. Now only three countries remain polio-endemic: Nigeria, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Efforts will be ramped up in these endemic countries, because from them polio can re-emerge to infect children in places where it had previously been stopped, such as was seen last year in Syria and the Horn of Africa. Rotary has contributed £800 million, and its members have logged countless volunteer hours to help immunise more than two billion children in 122 countries. For further information, or to donate, visit endpolionow.org.
Ross Rotary 1,000 Hills Community Project. Whilst Pat and Philip Dazeley and Sylvia and Brian Cole were holidaying in South Africa they visited Inchanga where the 1,000 hills project is located. It’s Zulu name “Ikhaya Lo Thando” translates as home of love.
In 1989, Fawn Leppan and the late Alan Paton, set up a feeding programme in response to devastating floods that ruined crops.
The following year, it was realised that the community was in need of medical assistance because of the prevalence of AIDS/HIV related illnesses, and a primary healthcare clinic and infant nutrition programme were started. With the help of many generous donors, they were able to build their own centre in 2005. This enabled the volunteers to care for orphaned and vulnerable children, the elderly and those suffering from HIV/ AIDS, providing over 1,500 consultations monthly.
The project serves a community of 30,000, providing 1,200 meals daily from short date food supplied by local supermarkets. Regular food is essential as AIDS and TB drugs cannot be taken on an empty stomach.
Within the project there is a crèche and nursery, as well as a school for children up to the age of six. There are facilities for basic adult education and a computer skills centre.
This care is obviously very costly, and the project needs goods or cash donations. If you feel you can help please contact Philip Dazeley on dazeley@btopenworld.com as Rotary has the means to distribute these donations without the fear of corruption diluting them.
If you have any unwanted reading glasses, these are wanted by the elderly of the community who do craft work to raise money for the project. If you can help, Miles Morgan Travel in Ross has agreed to act as a collection point for these.
Stoke Lacy
PARISH COUNCIL – The parish council will meet in the village hall at 7.30pm on November 12 and one of the main topics will be the precept for 2015/2016. All parishioners are made very welcome at these meetings and they could provide a simple and easy introduction to just what is involved in working on a parish council.
SKITTLES – On November 1 there will be a skittles night at Stoke Lacy village hall.
1940s NIGHT – On November 28 there will be a 1940s night at Stoke Lacy village hall, featuring the award-winning duo The Land Girls who will perform some of the best songs from the era. Food will be provided but it’ll be a case of BYOB. 1940’s dress is preferred but is optional.
BONUS BALL – It’s noticeable that, of the seven balls drawn in the recent Stoke Lacy Saturday Night Bonus Ball, no fewer than four numbers had not been sold.
Anyone wishing to correct this situation, possibly win £20 and support the village hall, is invited to contact Janet on 01885 400601.
Stretton Sugwas
FUN WHIST DRIVE – October 31, 7.30pm in the village hall. £2.50 per person.
CLASSIC SHOW – On October 12 a classic show was held at The Stallhouse in Vowchurch. This was run by Peterchurch Grasstrack Club. There was a fine array of vintage cars, bikes, tractors and stationary engines, plus refreshments and a raffle. There was a great community spirit from all those taking part.
Wigmore
TEME VALLEY YOUTH PROJECT – A one day of dance workshop, hosted by the 2faced dance company, will be held on Monday, in Wigmore village hall. Start at 9.30am and end at 3.30pm (bring a packed lunch).
Costs £5. Numbers are limited so please book early.
Contact Teme Valley Youth Project to reserve your place on 07926 963793 or email: youthtvyp1@yahoo.co.uk. It is hoped to make this a regular activity for young people in the Teme Valley area.
Woolhope
FARMERS MARKET – Will take place in the village hall on Saturday from 10am - 12.30pm. Locally sourced produce will be available, along with refreshments.
Stephen Harley-Sloman from Fragment Publishing will be there. He said: “I am a photographer, artist and counsellor and began publishing my images as greetings cards in 2006. A new garden in 1989 became a passion for plants which, in turn became a love of photography which lead to my own greetings cards. These feature very personal images encompassing my garden or where I live in Herefordshire and I try to give a sense of who I am, by including thoughts and feelings in a note on the back of them.” Contact 07910656144 or fragmentpublishing.com.
Harvey Sayce always attends the market. He said: “My name is Harvey. I run my own business called Feathered Friends selling bird seed. I offer eight different mixes as well as Fatballs. I would like to help other disabled people, like myself, to sell bird food and go out and about in the big world getting their own business. I have a starter pack available with everything you will need to get going. I can come to your first market to tell you what happens and answer any questions or queries and tell you what is in the seed mixes - harvey@sharedharvest.co.uk.”
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