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  • Everyone has a say to make city better

    AN unprecedented opportunity to transform Hereford is handed to its citizens today. Everyone gets a say in a scheme that to see the city looking a slicker place. But if established assets like the river and Cathedral are up for ambitious enhancement,

  • Kirk out to help Hereford step boldly into the future

    THEY were 'outsiders' headed to Hereford for the first time with no preconceptions and only a limited knowledge of its history and qualities. That was about to change. Mehron Kirk and his team from the Building Design Partnership (BDP) arrived over high

  • Drawing the visitors back

    THINK of High Town as the retail day winds down. Think a slow lapse into lifelessness after eight hours of 'bustle'. Here's the city's premier space, home to a range of activities, well connected to its surrounds. Yet after six it's over. That's what

  • Countdown to the city of living crafts

    An outline bid has been submitted to Advantage West Midlands for £1.5 million over 2003-2006. A shopfront audit, required before an application to the Heritage Townscape Fund, has also been commissioned. Public consultation starts today. DECEMBER - preparation

  • Where to see the plans

    TODAY: launch of consultation campaign. A marquee with display of designs in High Town between 2-5pm. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19: Trailer Exhibition, High Town 2-5pm. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26: Trailer Exhibition, Cathedral Close 2-5pm. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3: Trailer

  • General

    Abbeydore Women's Guild: Anne Ponting, 01981 240583. Ledbury Ladies Lifeboat Guild: Chair, Frances Bradley, 01531 633286. HFWI: County Press Officer. Mrs Joy Ward, 75 Walkers Green, Marden 01432 880764. Hereford Women's Aid: Office hours, 01432 356146

  • JOHN GRANT

    A big, strong and lively front-man, he figured against United at Edgar Street towards the end of last season while on loan with Northwich. Manchester-born Grant was released by Second Division Crewe Alexandra in the summer, having progressed through the

  • ROBBIE SAWYERS

    The 23-year-old defensive midfielder joined Hereford on a two-year-deal in August after his release from Conference rivals Barnet. A former trainee with Wolves, Dudley-born Sawyers made more than 100 appearances for Barnet. He commuted to Barnet from

  • ROBERT PURDIE

    Ex-Leicester City Under-19 midfielder, who has gained experience in Leicester City's reserve team and turned out for United's reserves towards the end of last term. Another closed-season signing, who has signed a season-long contract with the Bulls.

  • PAUL PARRY

    Signed professional forms with United in 1998 after a successful YTS period and is tipped for a move to bigger things. He was also part of the Wales semi-pro side which lifted the inaugural Unibond Four Nations crown. Regarded as one of the best midfield

  • JAMIE PITMAN

    Another former Yeovil Town player, the locally-based 26-year-old returned to United for a second stint in the summer after signing a part-time, season-long deal. Pitman has previously been at Edgar Street from February 1996 to May 1998, where he made

  • BEN SMITH

    The 23-year-old former Arsenal trainee misses the start of the new campaign after dislocating a shoulder in a pre-season friendly. The midfielder spent last term with Third Division Southend United but made only one substitute's appearance through injury

  • MATT CLARKE

    A former United player of the year, the versatile 28-year-old was signed on a free transfer from Kidderminster Harriers in November 1998. The ex-Wolves trainee can play at right-back, left-back, centre-half and even in midfield. An important part of United's

  • MICHAEL ROSE

    A 20-year-old left-back, Rose started his career as a trainee with Premiership giants Manchester United. He is a summer signing from Nationwide Conference rivals Chester City, with whom he made 34 league appearances last term, and is regarded as a free-kick

  • RICHARD TEESDALE

    A former trainee at First Division club Walsall, the centre-half signed a year's contract with Hereford in the summer after spending the pre-season programme at Edgar Street.

  • Green goddess called into action

    A GREEN Goddess military fire engine joined part-time fire crews from Herefordshire and mid-Wales to tackle a blaze that destroyed a country house near Hay-on-Wye last night. Two people and a dog escaped the 80m by 90m country residence, Penyrwrlodd at

  • MATT BAKER

    The 22-year-old has established himself as United's first-choice goalkeeper following a string of outstanding displays last season. The former Hull City goalkeeper shot to national prominence in front of the BBC Match of the Day Live cameras in November

  • United face biggest challenge of season

    HIGH-flying Hereford United face their toughest assignment of the season this Saturday in a mouth-watering Nationwide Conference top-of-the-table clash with title favourites and arch rivals Yeovil Town at Huish Park. The Edgar Street outfit will need

  • Rose selection thorn for club

    HEREFORD United defender Michael Rose is the centre a club versus country problem after being chosen in the England National Game XI squad for a friendly in Belgium this Tuesday, writes Ian Morgan. The former Chester City player has been a key figure

  • Turner tells Bulls to tighten up defences

    HEREFORD United chief Graham Turner is urging his high-fliers to batten down the hatches after watching a 'video nasty' of Saturday's defeat against play-off rivals Morecambe. The Edgar Street boss wants the whole team to tighten up defensively for Tuesday's

  • Devine at Forest

    FORMER Hereford United defender Steve Devine has been appointed physiotherapist of Division 1 promotion hopefuls Nottingham Forest. The 38-year-old former Northern Ireland youth international will be working at the City Ground alongside first-team physio

  • 'The Doc' speaks for United

    ONE of football's legendary managers is putting his weight behind Hereford United's annual fundraising dinner. Tommy Docherty, probably the first boss to boast he'd had 'more clubs than Jack Nicklaus', will be the principal speaker at United's dinner

  • United bid for first double of season

    HEREFORD United will be aiming for their first Nationwide Conference double of the season when they meet Woking at Edgar Street this Saturday. The Bulls were good value for their win at Woking in a game shown live on Sky Sports in September when a goal

  • United pair in Game Xl debut

    HEREFORD United pair Matt Baker and Michael Rose made their debuts for the England National Game XI in the 3-2 defeat against their Italian counterparts in Cremona, writes Ian Morgan. The young England side came within a whisker of completing a thrilling

  • Clarke: 'I thought I was on-side'

    HEREFORD United defender Matt Clarke appeared to have given his side a sensational 11th-minute lead in Saturday's Sky-televised FA Cup first-round clash with Second Division leaders Wigan Athletic at Edgar Street. However, United's jubilation was short-lived

  • Non-Leaguers lose ally

    HEREFORD United chairman Graham Turner was disappointed to see the departure of FA chief executive Adam Crozier, writes Ian Morgan. The Edgar Street supremo believes that Crozier has been a good supporter of Non-League football over the past three years

  • Turner puts focus on top-five challenge

    HEREFORD United manager Graham Turner will tell his players to focus firmly on the job in hand before Saturday's Nationwide Conference clash with high-flying Southport at Edgar Street. The FA Cup tie with Wigan Athletic the following week is attracting

  • Ex-England striker joins campaign

    FORMER England striker Cyril Regis made a special trip to Edgar Street on Saturday as Hereford United marked the National Anti-Racism Week of Action in Football. The ex-Aston Villa, West Bromwich Albion and Wolves player was an official representative

  • Debt remains for United

    HEREFORD United's financial plight will not be affected by news that the Chelverton Group Ltd are set to go into liquidation following a creditors' meeting this Tuesday, writes Ian Morgan. The cash-strapped Bulls owe a £1million loan plus interest next

  • Record chase goes to Burton

    HEREFORD United will be aiming to equal a post-war record of six successive away wins tomorrow night at newly-promoted Burton Albion in the Nationwide Conference. Fourth-placed United maintained their impressive run at lowly Leigh RMI on Tuesday night

  • Bulls seek cover in midfield

    HEREFORD United boss Graham Turner is close to signing an experienced midfielder ahead of Saturday's important Nationwide Conference clash with Dagenham & Redbridge at Edgar Street. The Bulls chief hopes to put the seal on the loan deal because Ben

  • Edgar Street grid crucial to future of football club

    THE 14 shareholders and six directors of Hereford United at Monday's 54th club annual meeting heard that the club lost £108, 913 in the year to May 31, 2001, writes Richard Prime. But there was some good news from director Hugh Brookes who, in his review

  • New chairman shows faith

    THE newly-appointed chairman of Hereford United Independent Supporters' Association believes that the Edgar Street club will secure a top-six finish in the Nationwide Conference. Life-long United fan Keith Dodd is confident that Graham Turner's new-look

  • Turner aims to keep tempo

    HEREFORD United boss Graham Turner wants his side to maintain the commitment levels shown in the draws with Nationwide Conference high-fliers Chester City and Yeovil Town. The Edgar Street chief stressed it was important for the Bulls to beat the lower

  • Youngsters start in style

    HEREFORD United started their campaign in the Midland Floodlit Under-18 Youth League with a convincing 7-1 victory at Cinderford Town. Striker Richard Harrison grabbed a first-half hat-trick for Hereford, while Chris Mortlock, skipper Simon Gwilliam,

  • Striker optimistic of top five place finish

    NEW marksman John Grant has told the Hereford United fans to remain upbeat despite two defeats over the Bank Holiday weekend. The former Crewe Alexandra striker is still confident that the Bulls will finish in the top five of the Nationwide Conference

  • Boss hopeful over survival

    GRAHAM Turner has returned to the managerial hot seat at Hereford United for the most critical season in the club's 78-year history. The United chairman has resumed coaching duties after spending most of last season in the directors' box and he is fully

  • Table Tennis

    Hereford Table Tennis Club: Whitescross School sports hall; chairman, Harry Jutle, 01432 342552. Herefordshire Table Tennis Club: Development Officer: Stephen Watkins, 07970 952 364.

  • Turner looks to start well

    HEREFORD United kick-off their Nationwide Conference season with two tough games when they entertain Farnborough Town this Saturday and then visit Forest Green on Tuesday. Bulls boss Graham Turner expects Farnborough to provide a stern physical challenge

  • Macmillan Cancer Relief Support

    ROSS Support Group for Macmillan Cancer Relief's first quiz night of the year followed the usual pattern, being held at The Castle Lodge Hotel, through the generosity of Carlos and Maria, with Jill and Mike Davies setting and marking questions and Vic

  • Sawyers signs a two-year deal

    HEREFORD United boss Graham Turner will be eager to field his preferred line-up for Saturday's visit to Dr Martens Western Division outfit Evesham United. Turner is expected to include new signings Robbie Sawyers and Richard Teesdale in United's squad

  • Radnorshire Soc

    THE Radnorshire Society's Field Section opened its 2003 calendar with its annual lunch on Sunday at the Park Motel, Crossgates From March until September there will be monthly outdoor meetings, successively centred on Gladestry, Walton, Knighton, Coxhead

  • United hit by early injury problem

    HEREFORD United play-maker Ben Smith could be sidelined for up to three months after dislocating a shoulder in the 2-1 friendly win at Bromsgrove Rovers on Tuesday, writes Ian Morgan. The former Southend and Yeovil midfielder had been on the pitch for

  • Turner brings on two more new signings

    HEREFORD United boss Graham Turner has bolstered his squad with the capture of former Chesterfield player Danny Williams and ex-Leicester City midfielder Robert Purdie. The pair secured season-long, full-time deals at Edgar Street and bring the number

  • Herefordshire Freemasons

    DURING January, 15 lodges held meetings of the Herefordshire Freemasons. To begin the New Year, Palladian Lodge No 120, the senior craft lodge in the county, now in its 242nd year, held its installation meeting at which Phillip Burgess, the outgoing Master

  • Rounders

    Hereford Rounders League: P James-Moore, Houghton Court, Bodenham, 01568 797330.

  • Bid for high standards led to formation of society

    THOSE country people who lived and worked in the hills of south-west Herefordshire more than a century ago needed to be rugged, and strong. They had to ride and break horses, control and feed their livestock, and follow the plough for many a long daylight

  • Skipper confident with new line-up

    HEREFORD United skipper Ian Wright praised his team-mates after Tuesday's 3-2 defeat to Second Division Swindon Town in a pre-season friendly at Edgar Street. The former Bristol Rovers defender believes United's new-look side are making good progress

  • Bulls sign keeper

    HEREFORD United have snapped up promising teenage goalkeeper Kenneth Griffiths as back-up for first choice shot-stopper Matt Baker. Nineteen-year-old Griffiths was released by Third Division Torquay United at the end of last season and had been on trial

  • FHMA

    THE Friends of Herefordshire Museums and Arts will open the 2003 programme with their AGM to be held at the Lion Ballroom, Leominster on Monday March 17 at 7pm. This will be introduced by the retiring chairman, Dennis Sampson, who has been a very active

  • RIDING

    Arrow Training: Sue Neville-Parker, Curlew Cottage, Weston, Pembridge, 01544 388321.

  • Fair deal for fruit growers

    A FAIR deal for farmers using the controversial polytunnels for strawberry growing in Herefordshire has been thrashed out by the county authority and should please residents who live near them. With Herefordshire having the most prolific growth of polytunnels

  • Rotary Clubs

    THE Ledbury Rotary Club would like to thank the people who supported the Polio Mobilise A Million walk on Sunday 23rd February. As a result of their generosity enough money was raised to buy nearly 5,000 doses of Polio Vaccine, a significant step towards

  • Trialists with United as Turner looks for boost

    FORMER Ipswich Town trainee Ashley Nicholls is one of the trialists taking part in pre-season training with Hereford United. The 20-year-old forward did not feature in the Tractor Boys' first team, but he spent almost four months on loan last season with

  • Leominster Photographic Club

    THE 2003 season got off to an excellent start with a selection of member's slides. The first competition was won by Frank Davies with a slide entitled 'winter blast'. Don Hearn was second with his slide 'blown by the wind'. The next competition is on

  • Motor Clubs

    Herefordshire Motor Club: Secretary. Mr Colin Ellis. Tel. 01568 616330. E-mail: roland.ellis@lineone.net Marches Car Club: Chairman. Mr P Gundy, Ty-Bryn, Llanwarne, Herefordshire, 01981 540553.

  • Martial Arts

    Hereford Aikido Group: John Duggan 01432 355172 (day) 355695 (evening)

  • Supporters' leader steps down

    HEREFORD United Independent Supporters' Association chairman Kevin Wargen is stepping down after two years. Wargen's successor will be appointed at the annual meeting in the Legends Bar ahead of United's Nationwide Conference opener with Farnborough on

  • United withdraw reserves from league games

    HEREFORD United have withdrawn their reserve team from the Central Conference following last season's 'shambles', writes Ian Morgan. The Edgar Street outfit took the decision after only two clubs completed their fixtures in the seven-strong section last

  • Triple signing is boost for Bulls

    HEREFORD United boss Graham Turner has bolstered his squad with the capture of three new players this week. The United chief is delighted to have secured the services of former Shrewsbury Town captain Andy Tretton, ex-Crewe Alexandra striker John Grant

  • Golf

    Herefordshire Golf Club: Ravens Causeway, Wormsley, Hereford, 01432 830219. Leominster Golf Club: 01568 610055. Belmont Golf Club: 01432 266356. Burghill Valley Golf Club: 01432 760456. Kington Golf Club: 01544 231320. Knighton Golf Club: 01547 528645

  • Football

    Herefordshire Football Association: Secretary, Jim Lambert, 270308 Herefordshire Junior League: Secretary, D Higgins, 8 Bonnington Drive, Hereford, 01432 350839. Herefordshire Sunday Football League: James Lambert, 01432 270303. Hereford Times Herefordshire

  • Home game to start season

    HEREFORD United kick off their Nationwide Conference season with a visit from Farnborough Town. But the Bulls then visit local rivals Forest Green Rovers and newly promoted Gravesend as part of an intensive programme which will see a third of their season

  • Cycling

    Golden Valley (Apple Press) Cycling Club: David Rudd, 33 Knightswood, Hampton Dene, Hereford, 01432 354593. Hereford Wheelers: Jim Dicken, 01432 354134.

  • Famous five have all figured against Bulls

    WITH the countdown well underway to England's World Cup quarter-final with Brazil on Friday morning, Hereford United fans may well be casting their minds back to the times when some of the stars on view lined up against the Bulls, writes RICHARD PRIME

  • Campaigning Bulls welcome play-offs

    HEREFORD United and the club's supporters are delighted by the decision of the Football League to increase promotion and relegation to the Conference to two clubs. After two years of negotiations between the two leagues and the FA, the decision was ratified

  • O'Kelly joins staff as physio

    FORMER Walsall, Grimsby Town and Port Vale striker Richard O'Kelly will join Hereford United as physiotherapist/coach at the start of next month. O'Kelly, 45, started his playing career with Alvechurch before joining Walsall where he made 270 appearances

  • Chess

    Hereford Chess Club: Sec. N K Beveridge, c/o The Farmers' Club, Widemarsh Street, Hereford, 01432 870218. Herefordshire Chess Association: W A Archer, 75 Aylestone Hill, Hereford, 01432 265712. Herefordshire Chess League: Alan Leary, Flat 3, 64 Eign Road

  • Bowls

    Herefordshire County Bowling Association: Glyn Williams, 01989 564847. Aston Ingham Short Mat Bowls Club: Mrs J Mortimer, 01531 820800. Bartestree & Lugwardine Short Mat Bowls Club: Mrs B Enefer, 01432 850594. Bishopswood Short Mat Bowls Club: Mrs

  • Badminton

    Hampton Park Thursday Badminton Club: Sec. Wendy Whyatt, 12 Nimrod Drive, Hereford. 01432 358339. Herefordshire Badminton Association: Mrs Alison Cook, 0873 853719

  • Archery

    Bromyard Bowmen: Secretary: Jill Ison, Poolside, Laurel Bank, Bredenbury, Bromyard, 01885 482575. www.bromyardbowmen.org.uk Hereford County Archery Coaching Group: Secretary: David Cochrane, 21 Kentchurch Close, Hereford, 01432 355691. Coaching Organier

  • Leisure Centres

    Hereford Leisure Centre: Holmer Road, Hereford, 01432 278178. Leominster Leisure Centre: Coningsby Road, Leominster, 01568 612540 Bridge Street Sports Centre, Leominster, 01568 611172 Bromyard Leisure Centre: Cruxwell Street, Bromyard, 01885 482195.

  • 15/2/03 - Hereford riding on crest of a wave

    CONFIDENCE is flowing through the Hereford United camp at present after their midweek victory at Margate moved them up to third place in the Nationwide Conference. Minutes after the Bulls' 2-0 victory at Hartsdown Park, midfielder Jamie Pitman told reporters

  • 14/2/03 - Guinan returns for Bulls as they eye second spot

    STEVE Guinan comes back into the reckoning for Hereford United's trip to Northwich Victoria in the Nationwide Conference tomorrow (3pm). Bulls manager Graham Turner omitted the striker from Tuesday's 2-0 win at Margate which propelled the Edgar Street

  • 8/2/03 - Rose call-up causes headache for Bulls

    HEREFORD United have made a last-ditch attempt to relinquish Michael Rose from international duty. The defender has been called up for the National Game XI semi professional squad to face Belgium in Ostend on Tuesday but his inclusion has caused a major

  • 4/2/03 - Turner is taking nothing for granted

    FARNBOROUGH Town may be in turmoil but Hereford United boss Graham Turner will be wary of a backlash when the two clubs meet tonight (7.45). Manager Graham Westley's decision to jump ship to Stevenage Borough within 48 hours of Farnborough's FA Cup exit

  • 31/1/03 - Bulls plan Williams appeal

    HEREFORD United manager Graham Turner will consider appealing against Danny Williams's red card for violent conduct at Morecambe. The Edgar Street boss has viewed a video of last Saturday's Nationwide Conference match, which the Bulls lost 3-1, and said

  • 24/1/03 - Bulls play-off credentials put to test

    HEREFORD United will put their play-off credentials on the line at Morecambe tomorrow (3pm). Both sides are jostling for position in the Nationwide Conference with fifth-placed Bulls holding the advantage by two points and two places. Graham Turner has

  • 16/1/03 - Turner hopeful

    HEREFORD United manager Graham Turner will aim to strengthen his squad with two loan signings in time for Saturday's match with Gravesend & Northfleet at Edgar Street. The Bulls' boss will be without the suspended Danny Williams and Steve Guinan for

  • 10/1/03 - Turner hopes to avoid the top boss curse

    HEREFORD United play Nationwide Conference leaders Yeovil Town in the FA Trophy tie of the round at Edgar Street tomorrow (3pm). Graham Turner takes on the Trophy holders fresh from landing the December Nationwide Conference manager-of-the-month award

  • 9/1/03 - Turner collects his top manager prize

    HEREFORD United had its own version of the Turner Prize yesterday when manager Graham was presented with the Nationwide Conference manager-of-the-month award for December. The Bulls' boss presided over three wins and a draw to put five straight defeats

  • 3/1/03 - Day off for Bulls

    Hereford United free day tomorrow with Farnborough Town, who they were due to meet, also on FA Cup duty. They are at home to Yeovil Town in the FA Trophy third round next Saturday.

  • 14/11/02 - Lilleshall trip for United

    GRAHAM Turner has whisked his players off to secluded Lilleshall National Sports Centre in preparation for Saturday's live televised FA Cup clash with Wigan Athletic. The Hereford United boss will be hoping to repeat the success of Conference rivals Doncaster

  • 1/11/02 - Bulls travel with lots of confidence

    GRAHAM Turner could be forgiven tomorrow for casting an envious glance at rival boss Dave Penney who last year splashed out a reputed £160,000 on Justin Jackson. It's a figure the Hereford United manager can only dream about but it is that kind of spending

  • 29/10/02 - United land £100,000 windfall

    CASH-strapped Hereford United will be £100,000 richer after Sky Sports' decision to broadcast live coverage of their FA Cup first round clash with Second Division leaders Wigan. Edgar Street director Joan Fennessy described it as brilliant news and said

  • 19/10/02 - Two weeks out for injured Bulls skipper

    BRUCE Rioch earned fame as a combative midfielder for Derby County and Scotland with a reputation for a fierce-some shot. Judging by his son Greg's exploits for Northwich against Hereford United in midweek he has passed on his shooting genes. Rioch junior

  • 15/10/02 - United home run is the key

    HEREFORD United must start to win at home if they are to sustain a Conference challenge warns manager Graham Turner. The Bulls tackle Northwich Victoria at Edgar Street tonight (7.45) still chasing a home run to match their fine away form. With just five

  • Usk young farmers win efficiency with safety award

    FOUR young farmers from Usk in Monmouthshire, south Wales, showed their knowledge of practical and safe use of farm machinery by winning the final of the YFC Efficiency with Safety competition at the Royal Show in July. Charles Andrews, Ed Williams, Russell

  • 11/10/02 - Hereford poised to equal post war record

    HEREFORD United will equal a post-war record for consecutive away wins with victory at Burton Albion tonight (7.45). The 1945/46 side recorded six wins on the bounce but that remains a side issue for manager Graham Turner who is more concerned about three

  • Energy crops hold a key to the future for arable farmers

    WITH cereal growing producing such lamentable cash returns, more and more farmers are backing a plan to produce energy crops to feed a power station expected to be built in central Herefordshire. The first two meetings to launch the project have already

  • 10/10/02 - Fresh start for Turner

    GRAHAM Turner begins a fresh bid to strengthen his front line today after a proposed loan deal for a Football League striker collapsed at the eleventh hour. The Hereford United manager had lined up the player for a loan move with a view to a permanent

  • New season round-up - great theatre for 2003

    Fast and furious you may be planning your social events for the next two weeks, but for some welcome respite look ahead to the whole new season of fun to be gleaned from our local theatre. Comedy The biggest names in comedy are lining up to perform at

  • 17/8/02 - Frustrated Ben keen to get back into action

    BEN Smith is counting the days until he can resume his Hereford United career after a dislocated shoulder brought his pre-season to an abrupt end. The midfield playmaker had been one of the Bulls more impressive performances until a bad fall against Bromsgrove

  • Sinton blow

    HEREFORD United have failed to persuade former England midfielder Andy Sinton to move to Edgar Street. The former Tottenham, Wolves and Sheffield Wednesday star had talks with Bulls Director of Football Graham Turner yesterday. But he has instead signed

  • 7/8/02 - Hereford fail to convert chances

    HEREFORD United lacked a killer instinct in front of goal in a 0-0 draw against League of Wales outfit Aberystwyth Town last night at Park Avenue. The Bulls failed to find the net for the third time in five pre-season friendlies but they did manage to

  • 14/6/02 - Home start for Hereford

    HEREFORD United kick off their Nationwide Conference campaign with a home clash against Farnborough Town on Saturday, August 17. The Bulls first away fixture is two days later at rivals Forest Green Rovers. Graham Turner's side will travel to Telford

  • 8/6/02 - Smith holding the key for United boss

    BEN Smith's attacking prowess and playmaking capabilities persuaded Hereford United boss Graham Turner to make him his first signing of the summer. The 23-year-old former Arsenal trainee and Yeovil Town player will arrive at Edgar Street after an injury

  • 7/6/02 - Hereford chasing Pitman

    FORMER Hereford player Jamie Pitman is set to join Ben Smith as the latest Graham Turner signing. The Woking utility player, who is Hereford based, is set to sign a part-time contract and renew his acquaintance with his old club. Turner meanwhile has

  • 4/6/02 - Turner moves in for Smith

    HEREFORD United manager Graham Turner has completed his first summer signing with the capture of midfielder Ben Smith from South-end United. The 23-year-old former Yeovil Town player has joined the Bulls on a one-year deal after an injury troubled spell

  • Young People's Organisations

    Young People's Fellowship at Gorsley Chapel: Leaders, Jeff Goulding, 01432 840492. Friday Night Crew: Leader, Peter Goulding, 01531 822209. Adventurers at Gorsley Chapel: Leader, Liz Bishop, 01981720312. Gorsley Youth Club: Jill Jones, 01989 780268, meets

  • Special Schools and Classes

    Hereford: Barrs Court: Barrs Court Road, 01432 265035. Hereford: Blackmarston: Honddu Close, 01432 272376. Hereford: Brookfield School: Grandstand Rd., 01432 265153. Leominster: Westfield: including Early Years Centre, Westfield Walk, 01568 613147, 01568

  • Further Education/Colleges

    Herefordshire Sixth Form College: Folly Lane, Hereford, 01432 355166. Herefordshire College of Technology: Folly Lane, Hereford, 01432 352235. Herefordshire College of Art and Design: Folly Lane, Hereford, 01432 273359. Holme Lacy College: Holme Lacy,

  • Junior/Infant/Primary

    Almeley Primary: 01544 327627 Ashperton Primary: 01531 670385. Bodenham: St Michael's C E Primary: 01568 797241. Bosbury C E Primary: 01531 640276. Brampton Abbotts C E Primary: Brampton Road, Ross-on-Wye, 01989 562256. Bredenbury Primary: 01885 483253

  • Herefordshire Parish Council Clerks

    Abbeydore & Bacton GPC: Mr A F Harris 01981 250015. Aconbury PM: Mr R Wilkins 01981 540098. Acton Beauchamp Group: Mrs JL Morris 01886 884575. Allensmore PC: Mrs J E Crump 01432 277420. Almeley PC: Mrs G Beresford 01544 327703. Ashperton PC: Mrs F

  • Hereford United 3 Gravesend 0

    Saturday, January 18, 2003 HEREFORD United maintained their quest for a play-off spot with a convincing 3-0 victory over struggling Gravesend & Northfleet in an entertaining Nationwide Conference clash at Edgar Street on Saturday. Man-of-the-moment

  • Hereford United 1 Yeovil Town 2

    Tuesday, January 14, 2003 HEREFORD United crashed out of the FA Trophy at the third round stage last night after a suffering a 2-1 defeat in a hard-fought clash with holders and Conference leaders Yeovil Town at Edgar Street. The Bulls paid a heavy price

  • Kington Town Council

    Clerk to the Council: Esther Rolls 01544 239098 A Attwood 01544 230742 Mrs EC Banks: 01544 230272 T Bounds 01544 230939 R J Bradbury 01544 230615 DG Cresswell: 01544 230298 JMC Deacon 01544 230596. P Eggerton (Mayor) AR Hussey: 01544 230227 work 231466

  • Ledbury Town Council offices and officials

    Town Council Offices: Church Street, Ledbury, 01531 632306. Council Clerk: Mrs J McQuaid, 01531 632306. Councillors P L Bettington, 54 Albert Road, Ledbury, 01531/633297 J Clark, 5 Auden Crescent, Ledbury, 01531 631284 Miss J E Cooper, 57 Queensway, Ledbury

  • Ross-on-Wye Town Council Offices and officials

    Council Chambers: Broad Street, Ross, 01989 562373. Fax: 01989 561059 Town Clerk: Ian C F Kirkham 01989 562373 . Councillors West Ward: Miss C H Chivers, Woodland View,, Alton Street, Ross. P G H Cutter (Deputy Mayor), 7 Old Nursery Close, Wilton, Ross

  • Chester City 0 Hereford United 1

    Friday, December 20, 2002 STEVE GUINAN grabbed the Hereford United glory at the Deva Stadium last night as they beat high-flying Chester City 1-0. The Hereford striker smashed home an 87th minute winner from 25 yards to earn his team fifth spot in the

  • HEREFORD CITY COUNCIL

    Offices: Town Hall, St Owens Street, Hereford; Town Clerk/Treasurer - 01432 260456; Mayor's Sectretary/Mayor's Officer -01432 260454. COUNCILLORS: L Andrews: Aston Lea, Eau-Withington, Hereford, 01432 580303. P Andrews: 20 Tower Road, Hereford, 01432

  • Hereford United 0 Wigan Athletic 0

    Saturday, November 16, 2002 SCOTT Green's last-gasp goal sent Hereford United crashing out of the FA Cup in heart-breaking fashion at the hands of Second Division leaders Wigan Athletic at Edgar Street on Saturday. The Wigan midfielder's well-taken winner

  • Hereford United 3 Northampton Town 4

    Tuesday, October 22, 2002 HEREFORD United bowed out of the LDV Vans Trophy on the golden goal rule last night after conceding a controversial penalty in a pulsating 4-3 first-round defeat against Second Division Northampton Town at Edgar Street. United

  • Hereford United 1 Halifax Town 1

    Saturday, October 19, 2002 HEREFORD United maintained fifth spot in the Nationwide Conference table after a 1-1 draw against in-form Halifax Town at Edgar Street on Saturday. Leading scorer Jamie Pitman bagged his fifth goal of the season to secure United

  • Burton Albion 2 Hereford United 0

    Friday, October 11, 2002 HEREFORD United last night failed in their attempt to equal a post-war record of six consecutive away wins when they suffered a 2-0 defeat at lowly Burton Albion in the Nationwide Conference. Nigel Clough's side profited from

  • Leigh RMI 0 Hereford United 2

    Tuesday, October 8, 2002 HEREFORD United recorded their fifth consecutive away win with a comprehensive 2-0 victory last night over lowly Leigh RMI at Hilton Park in the Nationwide Conference. The Bulls produced a professional and hard-working display

  • Hereford United 2 Dagenham & Redbridge 1

    Saturday, October 5, 2002 TWO goals in three second-half minutes earned Hereford United their second home victory of the season, 2-1 over Dagenham & Redbridge in the Nationwide Conference. Hereford produced a dominant display, despite falling behind

  • Ken recalls his dramatic equaliser

    FULL-BACK Ken Mallender will never forget his dramatic equaliser that kept alive Hereford United's cup dreams. The former Sheffield United and Norwich City defender fondly recalls his injury-time leveller against Northampton at the Hawthorns. Mallender

  • .. and for the record:

    "AT the age of 12, I went to every FA cup match both home and away. I was at the time a ball boy at United and for the Newcastle match sat on top of the Newcastle dug-out (until Ricky George scored) and then leapt off the dug-out and almost knocked the

  • Kettering Town 2 Hereford United 3

    Tuesday, September 24, 2002 HEREFORD United snatched a dramatic 3-2 win last night over struggling Kettering Town in an exciting Nationwide Conference clash at Rockingham Road. Marksman Steve Guinan was the Bulls' hero, heading in a stoppage-time winner

  • What the papers said:

    "HEREFORD confirmed they are one of the finest non-league cup fighting sides of all time." Herbert Gillam, Western Daily Press "Hereford played their way into the hearts of more than 42,000 people. No underdogs in the history of this great competition

  • Stevenage Borough 0 Hereford United 2

    Saturday, September 21, 2002 TWO superb first-half goals earned Hereford United an excellent 2-0 away win over Stevenage Borough in the Nationwide Conference on Saturday. Midfielder Matt Clarke opened United's account with a back post header and then

  • Hereford United 0 Yeovil Town 0

    Tuesday, September 18, 2002 HEREFORD United marksman John Grant apologised to his team-mates after last night's goal-less draw with high-flying Yeovil Town at Edgar Street in the Nationwide Conference. The former Crewe striker is yet to open his account

  • Nuneaton Borough 0 Hereford United 3

    Saturday, August 31, 2002 A THREE-goal burst at the start of the second half earned Hereford United a superb 3-0 away win over Nuneaton Borough in the Nationwide Conference on Saturday. An own goal from defender Terry Angus and strikes from Jamie Pitman

  • Hereford United 2 Farnborough Town 0

    Saturday, August 19, 2000 RETURNING Jamie Pitman was Hereford's two-goal hero as the Bulls kicked off their Nationwide Conference season with a win at Edgar Street on Saturday. The diminutive midfielder, back after four season away at Yeovil and then

  • Venture Scouts, Scouts, Cubs and Beavers

    Herefordshire County Commissioner: Mrs Carol Thompson, 5 Whitehouse Drive, Kingstone, HR2 9ER ,01981 250178. Hereford District: Mrs Patricia Rusher, 01432 274001. Leominster District: Mrs Lyn Pugh, 01568 614566. Ross-on-Wye District: Mr Brian Jones, 01989

  • Trains, Traction Engines, Steam

    Border Counties Vintage Club Ltd: Sec: Mr Colin Davies, 12A Isca Close, Ross. 01989 565461. Hereford Society of Model Engineers: Mr Phillip Keating, Hill Hampton, Burley Gate, Hereford. 01432 820369. Herefordshire Traction Engine and Vintage Club: Sec

  • Round Table

    Hereford: Sec: Nick Fox, Tarrington House, Tarrington, Hereford. 01432 272044 or mobile 07890 987329. Ledbury: Sec: Adrian Toon, Holcombe House, Little Marcle. 01531 670658. Leominster: Mr Mark Hindle. 01568 720307. Malvern Hills: Mr John Godden, 7 Lovett

  • ROTARY CLUB

    Hereford Wye Valley: Sec: Ron Young, Juniper Cottage, Hamnish, Leominster. 01568 760289. www.herefordwv-rotary.co.uk

  • Modelling

    Border Counties Model Aero Club: Sec: John W Ashton, 6 Wynyard Close, Leominster. 01568 613163.

  • Lions

    Hereford: Sec: Hereford Lions Club, PO Box 158, Hereford. e-mail: secretary@herefordlions.com Website: www.herefordlions.com Black Mountains: Andrew Billington. 01497 821101. Kington: John Moss. 01544 231126. Leadon Vale: Martin Eager. 01531 635376.

  • Horticultural Shows and Floral Art

    Wellington Heath Horticultural Society: Mrs Pat Jacobs, The Croft, Wellington Heath. 01531 634941 Herefordshire Flower Guild: Judith Sandercock. 01432 272930. Hereford Floral Society: Chairman: Mrs Dinah Jones, 19 Peregrine Close, Putson, Hereford. 01432

  • Royal British Legion

    Bartestree: J P Meats, 7 Backbury Road, Tupsley, Hereford. 01432 274471. Brampton Bryan: Mike Oliver. 01547 530341. Bromyard: J W Davison, 10 Broxash Close, Bromyard. 01885 483539. Burghill and District: T Jones, 2 Redstone, Burghill. 01432 760689. Canon

  • EQUESTRIAN

    British Horse Society Herefordshire County Committee: Chairman: Mrs Sharon Bruce, 32 Noverwood Drive, Fownhope, Hereford. 07977 098629.

  • Dance and Folk

    Ballroom & Sequence Dancing for the Over 50s: Founder: Ken Griffiths, Dance Club, 7 Ayles-tone Hill, Hereford, 01432 265466. Falconers Country Dance Club: Barbara Tyler, 01743 872182, Bromyard Leisure Centre. Hereford Circle Dance Group: Jill Vernon

  • Conservation, History and Archaeology

    Bromyard and District Local History Society: Mrs Daphne Everett, The Bannut, Bringsty, 01885 482206. Hay and District Conservation Society: Chairman: Mr F Green 01497 820820 Hereford WWF Supporters Group: Sec. Alan Vaughan, 2 Rowland Close, Hampton Dene

  • Community Organisations

    Hereford City Police Community Consultative Group: Sec., Mrs L Wilcox, 01432 353492. Hereford Crime Prevention Panel: Mr H J Wilson 01432 272428; PS P Butcher 01432 276422. Herefordshire Health & Safety Group: Chairman. Fred Parkin, Cranford, 69 Broomy

  • COMMUNITY RESOURCE CTRS

    Community First, 41a Bridge Street, Hereford, 01432 267820; Bromyard: Malcolm Moore, New Public Hall, Rowberry Street, Bromyard. 01885 483003; Canon Pyon: David Pugh, Canon Pyon Primary School, 01432 830737; Clifford: Ian Ruse, Clifford Community Hall

  • Climbing

    Hereford Climbing Club: Social Sec. Tony Baker, c/o Trekitt Hereford, Widemarsh Street, Hereford, 01432 851194 Shropshire Mountaineering Club: (Hill Walking) John Chappell, Castle Bank, Monkland, Leominster, 01568 720268. Rachel Hicks, 01531 650081

  • Bridge

    Herefordshire Bridge Club: Mrs P Jenkins. 01432 890294. Ledgemoor Bridge is Fun BC: Tibb & George Richardson. 01544 318764 The Marches Social Bridge Club. Weds eves & Fri lunchtime at Bartestree Village Hall. Mrs Barbara Forryan, 5 Dormington

  • Bellringers

    Sellack and Kings Caple Bell-ringers: Sec. J Barnfield, 01432 840376

  • St John Ambulance

    Haydn E Ebbs: Herefordshire Commissioner: email: first-aid@herefordshire.sja.co.uk Web site: www.herefordshire.sja.org.uk

  • Animals and Natural History

    The Herefordshire Beekeepers' Association: Hon Secretary, Mrs Hazel Beaver, Rose Cottage, Upper Hill, Leominster, 01568 720343. Hfds Botanical Society: Leslie Smith, Lonsdale, Firs Rd, Ross 01989 563599. Saltmarshe Dog Training: John & Val Tyson 01885

  • Tragic tale of Ross girl

    THE recent Nigel Heins 'Flashback' on Harold Greenwood, who moved to a new life in Herefordshire having been cleared of murder, brings to mind another tale of arsenic and exhumation. It centred on Mary Anne Burdock, a Herefordshire-born girl with stunning

  • Wife-killer's skin given to aristocrat

    WIFE-KILLER William Cadwallader was hanged outside Hereford gaol on April Fool's Day, 1816. The Leominster blacksmith's body was handed over to surgeons for dissection and, after the knives had done their work, the skin was nailed to the door of St Peter's

  • Literary giant's freedom honour

    HEREFORDSHIRE-born Poet Laureate John Masefield was bestowed with the Freedom of Hereford back in 1930. Flashback recalls how the civic occasion turned into a demonstration of love for the county of his childhood. WHEN the Poet Laureate John Masefield

  • Developing as a master of his art

    IT sounded like a slipshod photographer's quick-fire snap of a St Trinian's class after a raid on a rival dormitory. You could almost smell the mischief. The girls' grins were as askew as their socks as they fidgeted and fiddled about - itching to break

  • Black mass or white witches

    SCHOOLBOYS playing in a Herefordshire wood in the autumn of 1972 stumbled across a disused mine and crawled inside. What they discovered in its dark bowels sparked off fears that it was an underground temple used for black mass. The man-made cave, hidden

  • Old Tom bought a house for £35

    HE was just a simple countryman who enjoyed talking about his beloved donkey and of the common sense in steering clear of that big city Hereford. But he was also hard working, frugal and 'crafty dafty' - and being so had made him a man of property. It

  • Christmas Together - A strange partnership

    By B. Sommer, Ludlow, Salop Santa and Jesus hold the stage. It's Christmas, with lights and food the parties of festival rage. Santa sells in the market place and in stockings at home getting enough is a race. Jesus, as baby fills many a school but sits

  • City spook was put to flight by Dennis the Liar

    IT was 200 years ago that 'Old Taylor' haunted Hereford's Whitecross Road and struck fear into the folk walking along that otherwise peaceful thoroughfare. At the time that 'Old Taylor' wandered Whitecross way there was a long row of sally trees extending

  • A wasted journey

    By Denys Bloke, Holbeach, Lincolnshire Such a beautiful child, full of zest and so bright. Expectations ran high to your mothers delight. You float with your peers, as soft summer breeze. Not abandoned, but cherished, by all with such ease. Young years

  • Don't go to war

    by Indhira Ordonez, aged 9, Dolau Iraq and America may go to war I wish "NO WAR" was the law Children from Iraq, they cry too They have fears like me and you They have birthdays and go to school Is George Bush a heartless fool? They have mothers, sisters

  • Dangerous days of coach travel

    SO hazardous was travel in Herefordshire 150 years ago that before starting out on their 'adventure' many people would make a will. Coach proprietors would frequently add to their announcements the solemn truism: 'If God permits.' Apparently, men, women

  • Wonderful photographs recall sport's golden era

    Catherine Shovlin looks back at scrambling's heyday A superbly-illustrated new book examines a dynamic period when motor-cycling was king in Herefordshire and Gloucestershire just after World War 2 THE county's sporting heroes who made the 1940s and '

  • Hereford sounds cheer after a Crimean success

    The Fall of Sebastopol during the Crimean War was a famous occasion in British history. This Flashback recalls the celebrations and a controversy in Herefordshire. A CRUCIAL success in the Crimean War was greeted with unashamed delight in Hereford, but

  • Railway

    General Enquiries: 0345 484950.

  • Water

    Account queries: 01432 276301. Emergency: 01432 357411 Sewers & Drains: 01443 450577 Environmental Agency for Wales: 01222 770088. Environmental incidents (24 hours): 0800 807060. Welsh Water: 01443 450577

  • MEB Emergency

    Emergency number at any time: 0345 331331 General enquiries: 0345 552626

  • Police

    In an emergency dial 999 West Mercia Constabulary (HQ): 01905 723000 West Mercia Constabulary (Herefordshire): 01432 276422. Local call number 08457 444888 24-hour non-emergency number.

  • Work Placements

    Workmatch: 10-12 Venns Lane, Hereford, 01432 342379 or 265545.

  • Voluntary Services

    Herefordshire Community Council: Richard Quallington, Malvern Station, Great Malvern, 01684 573334. Community Wheels (Community Transport Scheme): Paul Paice, Chapel Yard, Burgess Street, Leominster, 01568 615785. Council for Voluntary Services (Ledbury

  • Tourist Information Centres

    Hay-on-Wye: Oxford Road, HR3 5DG 01497 820144. Fax: 820015. Hereford Tourism, PO Box 44, Leominster, 01432 260621, fax: 01432 260620. Hereford: 1 King Street, Hereford, 01432 268430. Fax: 342622. Ledbury: 3 The Homend, Ledbury, HR8 1BN. 01531 636147.

  • Samaritans

    Hereford Samaritans: 44A Berrington Street, Hereford, 01432 269000. www.sam.org.uk

  • Nursing

    British Nursing Association: Michelle Amos, Berrows House, Bath Street, Hereford, 01432 275910.

  • Baptist

    Hereford Baptist Church, Commercial Road: Rev David Reddaway, Rev Peter Nash; Administrator: Margaret Byford, 01432 352209. Gorsley Baptist Chapel: Gorsley, Ross-on-Wye, 01989 720312 e-mail: admin@gorsleychapel.co.uk Minister Rev. John A Lewis, Youth

  • Government Departments

    Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and Veterinary Service: State Veterinary Service, Block C, Government Buildings, Whittington Road, Worcester, 01905 763355. Dept of Social Security: St Nicholas House, 6 St Nicholas Street, Hereford, 01432 363600

  • Farming

    Herefordshire Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group: Development Officer: Margot Porter, The Glyn, Norton Wood, Norton Canon, Hfds, 01597 829298.

  • Carers

    Herefordshire Carers Support: Manager: Margaret James, Mortimer House, Holmer Road, Hereford, 01432 356068. Take A Break: Jill Jones, The Ryefields Centre, Grammar School Close, Ross-on-Wye, 01989 567443. North Herefordshire Carers' Support: Chapel Yard

  • Business & Professional

    Herefordshire Association of Local Councils: Mrs L Wilcox, 41a Bridge Street, Hereford, 01432 353492. Hereford City Centre Forum: Secretary, Mrs L Wilcox, 01432 353492. Hereford City Police CC Group: Mrs L Wilcox. 01432 353492. Hereford Rural PCC Group

  • Bereavement

    Hereford Bereavement Support: Pam & Roy Eames, 01432 761512. Please telephone for further details and assistance.

  • Dancing bowlers rally to cause

    THERE was love on the dance floor at a Herefordshire bowling centre - to the tune of £500 for seriously ill children. Heart shaped pavlovas, a cabaret and live music were the ingredients of a fundraising Valentine's ball at Wormelow's Indoor Bowling Centre

  • Trek team have top peak in sights

    TERMINALLY ill county children need a team of trekkers to scale a whole mountain range for them. The challenge set by Acorns Children's Hospice is to climb 4,167m to the summit of Mount Toubkal, the highest peak in North Africa. The trek is in aid of

  • Fundraising series

    COPPERS were pooled and coffee drank by members of Hereford City Townswomen's Guild after taking a county charity to their hearts. The ladies have raised £250 for Acorns Three Counties Appeal through donating their own money and hosting coffee mornings

  • Acorns half-way

    LIFE-LIMITED little ones across three counties are one step closer to having their dreams turned into reality as funding for the Acorns Children Hospice hits the halfway mark. Fundraisers are 'over the moon' at hitting the £2 million mark - half the total

  • Hospice fund mission is set to blossom soon

    A SPECIAL needs teacher's mission to raise £5,000 for terminally ill county children has grown from a little acorn into a great big tree. Potentially spanning three counties, Mary Schiavon's fundraising for the Acorns Three Counties Children's Hospice

  • Countryside and Farm Attractions

    Monkland Cheese Dairy, The Pleck, Monkland, Leominster, 01568 720307. Farm shop & cafe 10-5.30pm. Nov-Easter Tues-Sat 10am-5pm. Cheese making Mon/Wed/Fri 10am-2pm. National Snail Farming Centre: Credenhill Snail Farm, Credenhill, 01432 760218. May-Sept

  • Close to £2m appeal target for Acorns

    ACORNS £4 million appeal is on course to reach the half way mark by Christmas. Funds to build a new hospice for more than 150 life-limited youngsters now stand at £1.92 million. The appeal grew by a whopping £102,000 last month, with £11,733 raised in

  • Village calendar to help hospice appeal

    A COUNTY village used to seeing male pin-ups may be relieved to find sweeter faces on next year's calendar. Miss January in Norton Canon is angelic Amelia Smith, pictured taking her doll and teddy for a walk in a pram. Last year villagers turned the first

  • Museums

    Bromyard Teddy and Doll Museum: 12, The Square, Bromyard, 01885 488329. Mon-Sat, 9.30am-6pm; Sun 10am-4.30pm. Open daily except Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Butchers Row House Museum: Church Lane, Ledbury, 01531 632616. Daily Easter-Sept, 11am-5pm. Weekends

  • Man at the top

    A 50-YEAR-OLD grandfather will celebrate his birthday by climbing Mount Everest. The 29,028 feet challenge will be like walking on air for Colin Smith from Hereford. He will scale the world's highest mountain via an air tread stepper from the comfort

  • An office party to be remembered

    IT will be an office party no one will forget for the winners of a county radio contest this Christmas. Radio Wyvern listeners are asked to tune into the station's 'Quid for a Kid Day' on December 13 in aid of Acorns Children's Hospice. "People are encouraged

  • Carol out to hit jackpot

    A BINGO playing Herefordshire grandmother is on a £3,000-winning streak. Carol Hill is calling the numbers in aid of Acorns Children's Hospice and in memory of her grandson, who died aged just seven. The Leominster bingo buff has now raised more than

  • Cheeky chimp in playful mood

    A CHEEKY chimp called Munks is looking for county children to share his adventures. His first escapade is for Acorns Children's Hospice. A cuddly Munks will be waiting in the charity's shops in Hereford and Ross-on-Wye to be taken home. He is the creation

  • Total dedication

    SICK children in Herefordshire will be asking Father Christmas for a very big present this year. They need £2 million so building can begin on the new Acorns Children's Hospice for the three counties next spring. After eight months of fundraising they

  • Appeal hits £1.75m

    ACORNS is cracking open the bubbly this week as its appeal to fund a new children's hospice reaches £1.75 million. Fundraising was boosted by a massive £450,000 in September with £29,598 raised in Herefordshire alone. Community fundraising co-ordinator

  • Choral rapture

    AN internationally acclaimed male voice choir will be singing out in support of terminally ill county children on September 28. Welsh choir, Morriston Orpheus, will be in concert at Worcester Cathedral to raise money for the Acorns Three Counties Appeal

  • Acorn the ferret needs head start

    THE heat is on for a little ferret called Acorn from racy ladies in a North Herefordshire village. The six-month-old family pet has become a mascot for Mary Lowe and Anne Ruff from Weobley who plan to race him in aid of Acorns Children's Hospice. The

  • Grant makes a splash

    SERIOUSLY ill children can look forward to splashing about in a hydrotherapy pool thanks to a £200,000 grant from a Herefordshire charitable foundation. The Jordan Foundation, created by the Clays family, has brought the Acorns Children's Hospice Appeal

  • 2,000-strong bid on puzzle book

    A BIG-HEARTED city primary school teacher is asking at least 2,000 people 'to Bat' for a children's charity. If possible Mary Schiavon, who runs Trinity Primary School's unit for children with physical disabilities, would like every household in Hereford

  • Hearts in harness on Acorns appeal

    TOP harness racers from Herefordshire will trot out to raise funds for terminally ill children on Sunday. The Three Counties Harness Race in aid of a new Acorns children's hospice is expected to attract more than 100 entrants to Hanley Swan. Organisers

  • Acorn appeal tops the £1/2m

    A LITTLE acorn has grown into a big tree worth half a million pounds for terminally ill county children. The totaliser tree for Acorns Children's Hospice has shot past its first major milestone, just three months after a £4million fundraising appeal for

  • Dream garden opens

    AN English Lady's dream garden created by two of Britain's top designers is to open its gates for a county children's charity. The remarkable two-and-a-half acre garden at Bridges Stone Mill, Alfrick Pound, is the result of 20 year's planting and design

  • Acorns helpers step out

    A WALK past one of the Seven Wonders of the World is one of three mighty challenges planned to raise funds for terminally ill county children. Acorns is appealing for fundraisers to sign up for two walks, including one through Herefordshire and a cycle

  • Lady golfers to help Acorns

    BELMONT Golf Club's lady captain will tee off to raise money for county children on August 14. Joan Skyrme is appealing for teams of four to join her at the club and support her fundraising appeal for life limited children. "My chosen charity this year

  • Ravers don their flares in 70's style

    RAVERS at a popular festival disco will be digging out their flares this weekend even though the annual festivities are not going ahead. Ross-on-Wye will be grooving to the sounds of the 70's at the Prince of Wales pub on Saturday, thanks to festival

  • From small Acorns....

    THERE was a huge surge in donations from Herefordshire as the appeal for the new Three Counties Acorns Children's Hospice completed its second month. In May the fund grew by £90,000, bringing the total amount raised so far for the 10-bed hospice planned

  • Bikers break records on run

    MEMBERS of a Hereford bikers club broke records for their favourite charity when they rode 200 miles in convoy for sick children. The massive fundraising effort for Acorns and the charity's planned new children's hospice for the three counties saw a record

  • Climb every mountain

    A PLUCKY lady with mountains to climb has set her sights on the Peruvian highlands and a £4 million children's appeal, writes ANITA HOWELLS. Retired Herefordshire teacher Heather Phillips has bravely signed up to walk the Inca Trail in Peru after having

  • Ton-up turn out hope for charity bike ride

    LAST year an incredible 111 county bikers left a city pub to ride 200 miles in aid of sick children. Their colourful machines are pictured outside the Rose and Crown in Ledbury Road, where it is hoped the scene will be repeated this month. Hereford Motorcycle

  • Businesses invited to tee off for good cause

    BUSINESSES in Herefordshire are being invited to tee off for a children's charity in June. The Acorns Children's Hospice Trust's first golf day is being organised to boost a £4 million fundraising appeal to build a new hospice for life-limited children

  • Beryl's motivation is found close to home

    A BIG hearted county fundraiser is dedicating her working hours to a children's charity in thanks for care to a seriously ill niece, writes ANITA HOWELLS. Beryl Knapper manages the Acorns shop in Ross-on-Wye in recognition of the invaluable support her

  • Taking to road to help

    BIG hearted members of a county bikers club are preparing for the open road with a mission to help sick children. More than 100 motorcyclists are likely to turn out for a 200-mile round ride to Aberystwyth in aid of Acorns Children's Hospice on Sunday

  • Acorns helps families faced with heartbreaking tragedy

    SISTERS Kelly and Alison Hibbard were born with a rare genetic disorder that meant they would not live to see adulthood - their Hereford parents have told how the Acorns Children's Hospice changed their lives. Pauline and Dave Hibbard from Penhaligon

  • Donkey paddock will remain

    VETERAN donkeys Sally and Dotty will welcome children to their old paddock when Acorns' new hospice for the three counties opens in 2004. They belong to Acorns benefactor June Sayce, who has given the land, worth £1.4million, to the charity on the wishes

  • Hereford Army Cadet Battalion (LI)

    Area Commander: Major I Wooles, 01432 359917. No 3 Company, Light Infantry, Hfd & Worcs ACF Hdqtrs. 01432 359917 Hereford and Worcester ACF: 01684 564021. Hereford City: ACF Centre, Harold Street.. Bromyard: ACF Centre, Kirkham Gardens, Bromyard.

  • Blueprint of future image for Hereford

    CITY of Living Crafts - a multi-million pound makeover the like of which Hereford hasn't seen since the 1970s. The Hereford Times unveiled the blueprint back in November. Proposed by the Hereford City Partnership (HCP) the plan envisages ambitious enhancement

  • Different ideas on emphasis

    HEREFORD Civic Trust wants a name dropped. City of Living Crafts suggests somewhere 'folksy and backward looking' not a place proud of its past and looking to get ahead says Trust chair Harry Chadwick. And this sepia tint to the blueprint blurs the 'big

  • 'Listed gem' is in need of a makeover

    COULD cash coming High Town's way spread to Hereford's 'poor old' Butter Market asks Nick Jones who writes on architectural issues for local listings magazine Broad Sheep. The immediate answer is no. It's not included in the design brief. That's something

  • Castle Green

    Castle Green is a dramatic space to the south-east of the city positioned high up on the north bank of the River Wye adjacent to Victoria Bridge. Only five minutes away from Hereford's main retail area Castle Greens' landscape setting and sense of tranquillity

  • Pillars to stand guard

    A CONTEMPORARY solution to a perennial problem - 12 pillars, handcrafted from forged steel, each depicting an era in the history of Hereford Cathedral. Twelve pillars to tell not only its story but also serving to define its surrounds. And keeping access

  • Give us your opinion on the future of your city

    ON offer in High Town this afternoon (Thursday) is a sneak peek at a range of plans proposed by the Hereford City Partnership (HCP). It's a multi-million pound city centre scheme for a makeover the like of which the city hasn't seen since the 1970s. Now

  • Port cities are the inspiration

    THE course for Hereford's future was set in one of the world's great port cities - Marseilles. There, BDP tested the masterplan for what it would like to do to High Town. Though applied on a larger scale, the principles were the same. A study examined

  • Who's who in the team

    THE HEREFORD CITY PARTNERSHIP PROJECT TEAM. Alison Alsbury, Hereford City Promotions and Development Manager; Lesley Walker, City of Living Crafts Project Manager; Ros Taylor, Gallery Business development Manager; Roland Trafford-Roberts, Urban Design

  • Townswomens' Guilds

    Hereford City Guild: Mrs L Phillips, 147 Bullingham Lane, Hereford. Hereford Tupsley Guild: Mrs Mary Collins, 01432 274124. Hereford Whitecross Guild: Secretary: Mrs M Matthews, 43 Bridle Road, Hereford HR4 7FD, 01432 357531. Women's Royal Voluntary Service

  • WI MARKET

    Hereford WI Friday Market: Market Controller: Mrs EA Plant, 26 St Guthlac Street, Hereford, 01432 350440.

  • Women's Insutitutes

    WI House, 90 St Owen Street, Hereford, 01432 272268: Fax - 01432 370870; County Chair: Eileen Dilley; Federation Secretary: Doreen Gatherum. Institutes Allensmore: Almeley: Ashperton and Canon Frome: Aston Ingham: Ballingham and District: Barons Cross

  • SCOTT VOICE

    Much is expected of the 27-year-old goalscorer who was plagued by injury last season, limiting him to only 11 league appearances. A former Wolves trainee, Voice was a prolific marksman for Bilston Town in the Western Division of the Dr Martens League

  • DANNY WILLIAMS

    The 21-year-old midfielder was released by Chesterfield at the end of last season after making 23 first-team appearances for the Derbyshire club. Sheffield-born Williams spent the pre-season programme with United and secured a season-long deal after impressing

  • From romance to discovery, ESO offers it all

    The English Symphony Orchestra has an exciting Spring Series lined up for Malvern Theatres. If you have never attended a concert before then you will still find something in this Series for you, with opportunities to explore music in a completely new

  • Firefighters welcome strike call-off

    HEREFORD fire fighters welcomed the postponement of this week's strikes as ACAS stepped in to help in the negotiation process between union and employers. With both fire-fighters and the public safe in the knowledge it would be business as usual for the

  • 'Pig sick' over call to strike

    THEY didn't want to be there, but every sounded horn, every wave of support, told them why they were. Red Watch started its shift at Hereford Fire Station as normal last Friday morning. Even though most kept eyes and ears on the news overnight. The late

  • ANDY TRETTON

    The 25-year-old Derby-born central defender is a summer signing following his release, for financial reasons, by Third Division Shrewsbury Town. The former Shrewsbury captain made more than 100 Football League appearances for the Shropshire club. A firm

  • Claim that strikers will be turned away

    THE county's striking firefighters could be stopped from saving lives if they try to assist RAF crews, writes BILL TANNER. Hereford MP Paul Keetch has an e-mail he believes says so and the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister is investigating. Dave Walker

  • TONY JAMES

    A former West Bromwich Albion trainee, the pacy James has made an increasingly strong impact during his four seasons with United. An automatic choice on Graham Turner's team sheet, the 23-year-old central defender was United's top performer last season

  • Firefighters stop work

    HEREFORD firefighters downed tools and stopped work for the second time in a month today as the national fire brigade strike hit the county's fire protection. Duty fire-fighters found out early this morning that their worst fears had been released and

  • IAN WRIGHT

    United's skipper and defensive king-pin. 'Wrighty' started his career with Stoke City before moving to Bristol Rovers and then Hull City. He joined Hereford on a free transfer in the summer of 1998, picking up the player of the year award in his first

  • KENNETH GRIFFITHS

    Joined as a keeper on a one-year deal in the closed-season after his release from Third Division Torquay United. The promising 19-year-old had spent most of the summer on trial with Leicester City and arrived at Edgar Street with glowing references from

  • Hereford firefighters join in national strike

    AT 6pm yesterday evening firefighters from Hereford's Blue Watch stripped off their uniforms to join the national strike. At the same time the Ministry of Defence's Operation Fresco was launched. Two green goddesses will turn out for emergencies together

  • New-look Borough defend double bid

    HEREFORD United will be looking to complete a Nationwide Conference double and consolidate their place in the top five when they meet Stevenage Borough at Edgar Street on Saturday, writes Glyn Wictome. However, the Bulls will face a much-changed Stevenage

  • United seek revenge win

    HEREFORD United travel to Northwich Victoria on Saturday with the aim of avenging an earlier 2-1 defeat and consolidating their challenge for the play-offs, writes Glyn Wictome. The game will be played at Witton Albion's ground as Northwich are currently

  • England places change

    DEFENDER Michael Rose played for Hereford United in their Nationwide Confer-ence match at Margate on Tuesday after the Conference clubs decided to withdraw their players from the English National Game XI squad for the friendly against Belgium, writes

  • Harvey's Shrimps will be tasty tester

    HEREFORD United's play-off credentials should be given a serious test this Saturday against a Morecambe side also vying for a top-five finish in the Nationwide Conference. The fifth-placed Bulls travel to Christie Park on the back of an outstanding league

  • Addison complaint received

    HEREFORD United's board will be looking into a complaint from Forest Green Rovers concerning the Gloucestershire club's manager, Colin Addison, at their next meeting. As previously reported in The Hereford Times, a small group of supporters targeted former

  • Turner on hunt for two loan players

    HEREFORD United boss Graham Turner hopes to make two loan signings ahead of Saturday's crucial Nationwide Conference clash with lowly Gravesend & Northfleet at Edgar Street. The Bulls chief has not revealed the identity of the players but one is known

  • Three signings

    GRAHAM Turner has added to his Hereford United squad with three signings over the holiday period. Forward Michael Hus-bands has joined a month's loan from Aston Villa as cover, while Kevin Gwillam and Danny Moon have signed on non-contract terms after

  • Tainted welcome back

    FORMER Hereford United manager Colin Addison acknowledges that he always receives a warm welcome when he returns to Edgar Street, but he was recently put out by the reaction of a very small minority of supporters. Now manager of Forest Green, he said,

  • Manager of month plots holders' exit

    MANAGER-of-the-month Graham Turner will be plotting to extend Hereford United's outstanding run this Saturday when they entertain FA Trophy holders and Nation-wide Conference leaders Yeovil Town in the third round of the competition. The in-form Edgar

  • Grant's return gives Bulls welcome boost

    HEREFORD United coach Richard O'Kelly believes John Grant could act as a talisman as they look to end their dismal run this Saturday and return to winning ways at Edgar Street. O'Kelly thinks that the return to fitness of the former Crewe Alexandra striker

  • United back to business

    HEREFORD United will be striving to resurrect their challenge for a top-five spot in the Nationwide Conference by securing their first victory in six league matches at in-form Dagenham & Redbridge this Saturday. The Bulls will be aiming to build on