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  • Meet author Salley Vickers at Malvern Theatres

    BESTSELLING author Salley Vickers, whose first novel, Miss Garnet’s Angel, became an international bestseller, has worked as a teacher of literature and Jungian psychologist and has lectured widely on the subjects of literature, psychology

  • Hereford pensioners take over the running of their homes

    A group of Hereford pensioners unhappy at the service of their housing provider have ditched national contractors for county ones. The 18 residents at Guardian Court, off Ferrers Street, became so disappointed that repairs were being carried

  • Hereford G&S Society present Iolanthe

    HEREFORD Gilbert and Sullivan Society take to the stage later this month with their production of Iolanthe, the story of a fairy who committed the capital offence of marrying a mortal. On the condition that Iolanthe left her husband and never

  • Weobley Easter bingo

    BINGO - Weobley High School PTFA invites all to the family Easter bingo tomorrow (Friday), at 6.30pm (eyes down 7pm). For further information please contact Weobley High School.

  • Wellington choir and race night

    ST MARGARET’S CHOIR - The choir is looking for new members. Whether you sing bass, tenor, alto or soprano, you would be more than welcome to come along and see if you enjoy it – there is no formal audition. It is not essential to read music and while

  • Vowchurch country market

    COUNTRY MARKET - On March 31, 10am to noon at Vowchurch Village Hall, find all the best produce from the Golden Valley including eggs, spring lamb, organic veg, apple juice, bread and cheese, pies and preserves. In the Easter bonnet competition there

  • Tarrington ceilidh and Borderlines Film Festival

    CEILIDH - There will be a ceilidh at the Lady Emily Hall at 7.30pm on Saturday, led by Heather George, from Yarkhill. Beginners welcome. Wine and other refreshments willbe available throughout the evening. Tickets will be £3 at the door. FILM - Demand

  • Stretton Sugwas parish council meeting

    PARISH COUNCIL MEETING - Tonight, at 7.30pm in the village hall. SPONSORED DOG WALK - A 5km walk will take place this Sunday in aid of St Michael’s Hopsice, starting and finishing at Wyevale Nurseries. Registration 10am for 11am start. WHIST DRIVE

  • Stoke Lacy garden club

    GARDEN CLUB - The garden club will meet on Tuesday, at 8pm, in the village hall. Speaker Gareth Baker, will talk about honey bees in the garden. Visitors are very welcome on payment of £3 to cover admission, refreshments and a raffle ticket.

  • Staunton-on-Wye anniversay

    ANNIVERSARY - Next Wednesday marks the 70th anniversary of a wartime cross-channel raid which saw the death of a promising county soldier. Guardsman Frederick Lewis was never found following Operation Chariot at St Nazaire in France on March 28,

  • Shobdon splashing success

    SPLASHING SUCCESS - Until recently, toads and newts were frequently found making their home in the dark corners of the PE shed at Shobdon Primary School. That has all changed now with the opening of a fantastic new wildlife pond area, created with

  • Royal Mail delivers a blow to Herefordshire's link road

    Royal Mail has stepped into the row over Hereford Futures’ controversial £20 million link road. The firm, which has a main delivery office on Station Approach, says it is not prepared to move – something that may have to happen under the current

  • Ocle Pychard and Much Cowarne lent lunch and moths

    LENT LUNCH - Tomorrow (Friday), at noon, there will be a Lent lunch at Wanaki, Burley Gate (next to the Post Office). The host will be Audrey Nunn. No fixed price for admission but donations will go to severely disabled children in Afghanistan. There

  • Much Birch village market

    MARKET - The Village Market takes place tomorrow in Much Birch Community Hall between 2.30pm and 4.30pm. Dan will be coming along to sharpen knives and garden tools. Much Birch WI has a bookstall, raising money for the Cobalt Trust, its charity of

  • Marden bingo and gardeners' association

    BINGO - The Friends of Marden Primary School host a bingo night tomorrow (Friday) in Marden Primary School. Doors open 6.30pm and eyes down 7pm. Refreshments will be served. There are prizes to be won and everyone is welcome. GARDENERS’ ASSOCIATION

  • Mansel Lacy meeting of mothers' union

    MEETING - The next meeting of the Mothers’ Union will take place at the vicarage at Credenhill at 7.30pm on Tuesday. The subject will be “getting to know the new vicar”. All are welcome – no need to be a member. For details, contact Trixy Goodger

  • Madley Easter bingo and parish council

    EASTER BINGO - In the parish hall next Thursday, March 29. Children are welcome and there will be a best crown competition and lots of prizes. Eyes down at 7.30pm. PARISH COUNCIL - The last meeting was held on March 6, with updates on policing, planning

  • Little Dewchurch flicks in the sticks

    FLICKS IN THE STICKS - Presents Jane Eyre (PG), at the village hall tomorrow (Friday). Starring Michael Fassbender and featuring Judi Dench. Doors open 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Tickets are £3.50 adults, £3 children.

  • Kington music

    MUSIC - You are invited to come and sing of Faure’s Requiem at St Mary’s Church in Kington on March 31. Registration is at 2.30pm with a workshop from 3-5pm with Kington Choral Society music director Roger Langford. There will then be a performance

  • Kingsland concert

    CONCERT - Kingsland Church Choir will perform Faure’s Requiem in Kingsland Church at 6.30pm on Sunday.

  • Catch The Reads at The Globe

    A band that's recently been signed to major music publisher ASongs and attracted the attention of Radio 2 will be playing at The Globe at Hay on Saturday, March 31. The Reads release their new single,Galaxy Egg two days later on Monday, April

  • African musical extravaganza at Hereford Cathedral

    ON Wednesday at 7pm, Hereford Cathedral School and Friends, supported by the National Lottery through Arts Council England, will be performing the largest ticketed community concert Hereford Cathedral has held in years. The Cathedral School outreach

  • Goodrich orchestra

    ORCHESTRA - Goodrich Holiday Orchestra is looking for more members. Anyone who can play violin or viola from grade five upwards is invited to join the group. Call 01260 408165 for details.

  • Hereford United's Harry Pell loaned out to Cambridge United

    Hereford United midfielder Harry Pell has been loaned out to Blue Square Premier outfit Cambridge United. Pell will spend a month with The U's having been left out of the Bulls' side since making a late substitute appearance at Bradford last month.

  • Eardisley sport relief

    SPORT RELIEF - The Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile at Eardisley Tennis Club on Sunday is set to be an unforgettable day. All the money raised by the public will help people living unimaginably tough lives across the UK and in some of the world’s poorest

  • Hedge fire in Kington

    FIREFIGHTERS put out a hedge fire in Kington yesterday. Crews were called to the back of the High Street at 12.55pm.

  • Dilwyn Grey Wolf and Crown Inn meeting

    GREY WOLF- Enjoy American old time country music with Grey Wolf, featuring Jim Allen and Martin Thomas with support set from Bandangle, led by Andy Davies, on Saturday at the Cedar Hall. Doors open at 7pm for 7.30pm start. Cabaret seating and bar

  • Credenhill car boots

    CAR BOOTS - Sales start again on Sunday at Credenhill Social and Sports Club. £5 per boot. Sellers from 8am, buyers 9am. For further detail, call 760600 or 760153.

  • Car hits tree in Whitchurch

    A CAR collided with a tree in Whitchurch yesterday. Emergency services were called near South Hereford Motorcarvan Centre at 9.15am. The male driver was released prior to the arrival of firefighters and treated by paramedics.

  • Bridge Sollars bonus ball, history society and thanks

    BONUS BALL - Judith Farrow won £25 with number 33 on March 10. Paul Harris won £25 with number 15 on March 17. HISTORY SOCIETY - NextThursday, March 29, speaker John Matthews will share his reminiscences of life as a Herefordshire milkman. Everyone

  • Burghill and Tillington handbell concert

    HANDBELL CONCERT- On Saturday, Burghill and Tillington Handbell Ringers hold a concert in the Simpson Hall at 7.30pm. They will play a varied programme of light music and have also invited Stretton School Handbell group and vocalist Abi Corre, accompanied

  • Sports Relief fundraiser to run at Hereford Racecourse

    HEREFORD Racecourse is one of the venues to be visited by a runner on a mission for Sports Relief. Richard Ward is running a mile at every one of Britain’s 60 racecourses in the week building up to the Sport Relief Mile, which takes place on Sunday March

  • Bishopstone village lottery and walk

    VILLAGE LOTTERY - On March 10, Lyne and John Burwood won £25 with number 33. On March 17, John Macklin won £25 with number 15. WALK - On Saturday, meet at the Axe and Cleaver pub, A49, Much Birch (HR2 8HU) at 10.15am to order food. The walk will

  • Bosbury quiz night

    QUIZ – On Monday, the Friends of Bosbury School will be holding a quiz night at the Bell Inn. £5 per team of four, with all proceeds in aid of the school. Take your seats at 7.30pm for the fun to start at 8pm.

  • Space rocket lands in Hereford

    A space rocket caused a stir when it landed in Hereford city centre. The nine-metre tall Skybolt rocket went on show outside Hereford Cathedral School last Friday as the county celebrated National Science Week. Nearly 400 pupils from 14

  • Chamber of Commerce gives verdict on budget

    THE chancellor could have done more to support business confidence and growth. That's the view of Mike Ashton, CEO of Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, who said many small and medium sized companies would feel the reduction