Archive

Date

Farming reports for Herefordshire

Knighton Market, May 18 McCartneys report an entry of 465 breeding stock and store cattle and 221 hoggs and lambs at the prize sale. The prize sale of hoggs and lambs was kindly judged by Stuart Davies of Jay Barn and sponsored by Norbrook Laboratories

Date

Brockhampton suffer as Wellington hold out in Birmingham League Premier Division

BROCKHAMPTON have continued their fine start to their Birmingham League Premier Division campaign although their latest outing was tinged with disappointment. After their excellent success against Barnt Green, the reigning champions, in their first match

Date

Hereford model on BBC Eggheads quiz

Hereford model Emily Jones proved she had the looks and the brains when she took part in television quiz Eggheads. Nineteen-year-old Emily, who won the 2011 Hereford Times’ Face of FIT modelling competition, flexed her grey matter when she

Date

Evans stars as Weobley go second in GB Liners Marches League

IT was a case of ‘good Evans’ at Weobley where the home side moved into second place in the GB Liners Marches League Division One after a run-laden win over Bartestree and Lugwardine. Duane Evans took 5-56 as Bartestree, led by Steve Fortey (120) and

Date

Skipper Chadhani delighted as Eastnor see off Harborne and Kiwi Test bowler Butler

EASTNOR skipper Clive Chadhani was delighted with his side’s progress after a comprehensive Birmingham League Division Two success against Harborne at Clenchers Mill Lane. Eastnor have now won twice in three matches and bounced back from a disappointing

Date

Sri Lanka Test all-rounder Fernando stars for Bromyard against Hagley

A CENTURY from former Sri Lanka Test all-rounder Dinusha Fernando eased Bromyard to a six-wicket home success against Hagley in Division One of the Worcestershire County Cricket League. Fernando came to the crease with Bromyard reeling at 8-2 in reply

Date

Bill Gunn of Woolhope, Herefordshire, tells about one-way ticket to confusion

I AM indebted to John Lippiatt (Readers Times, May 17) for his tip about “split ticketing” as a means of mitigating the exorbitant cost of rail travel. Unfortunately, as he says, such useful information will not be volunteered by the ticket office

Date

MSA British Hillclimb Championship leader Scott Moran looks forward to Shelsley Walsh

ORLETON’S Scott Moran admits Shelsley Walsh isn’t his favourite track but he always gets excited by the racing buzz. The reigning MSA British Hillclimb Champion heads for the Worcestershire venue this weekend at the top of the leaderboard. Scott took

Date

Two boys seriously burnt in Bromyard

TWO boys were taken to hospital after being seriously burnt by a barbecue in Bromyard last night. An ambulance, a rapid response vehicle, a paramedic area support officer an the Midlands Air Ambulance were all called to Winslow Road just after 6.10pm

Date

Luctonians star Burton picked for England Counties tour of East Africa

LUCTONIANS’ Will Burton has been picked for the England Counties’ three-match tour to Uganda and Kenya. Nineteen-year-old Burton, from Lyonshall, will be travelling to East Africa this weekend. The 17-day trip includes matches against Uganda and a combined

Date

Westfields anticipating Blackburn Rovers pre-season friendly

FULL-back Joel Edwards missed just three matches last season to head the Westfields appearance charts. The former Hereford United defender turned out in 48 of the city club’s 51 matches in the Midland Alliance, the FA Cup, the FA Vase and the Herefordhire

Date

Olympic torch on display during Ross-on-Wye fire open day

THE Olympic torch will once again be in Ross-on-Wye on Saturday as part of the fire service’s open day. There will also be a road traffic collision demonstration, a chance to look at the “smoke house” and to pick up a range of home fire safety advice

Date

The Paul Rogers Blog: Time to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee

IT seems that you don’t have to travel far at the moment without seeing a Union Jack flag being hung outside a window or bunting lining the streets. Last week, thousands of people turned out to witness the Olympic torch going through Herefordshire

Date

Hereford set for Ludlow derby as Midlands Leagues announced for new season

HEREFORD’S position in Midlands One West has been confirmed following the annual re-shuffle of the Midlands Leagues. The Wyesiders will renew battle with some familiar opponents and will also have a short journey up the A49 for a local derby with Ludlow

Date

Hereford swim ace Hugo set for Sheffield after national qualifying time achieved

CITY of Hereford swimmer Hugo Lemar has made it to the top level of British swimming after gaining his first British National qualifying time in the 200-metre backstroke. Hugo, 12, achieved the time at the Derventio Excel open meet in Sheffield, and

Date

Seven-year-old boy knocked over by car in Ledbury

A SEVEN-year-old boy broke an ankle after being in collision with a car in Ledbury last night. Two ambulances, a rapid response vehicle and two doctors were called to Ballard Close at 6.35pm. The child was taken to Birmingham Children’s Hospital for

Date

Leominster darts ace Keri Stinton enjoys a double success

KERI Stinton had a double sucess to celebrate when Leominster Charity Winter Darts League held their finals night and presentation evening at the town’s Royal British Legion club. Stinton carried off the ladies’ singles title with a

Date

The man who would be 'king' of Hay-on-Wye

A Hay-on-Wye bookseller has claimed he should be the next ‘King of Hay’. Derek Addyman, born and bred in the border town and hereby known by the honorary title of Prince Derek Fitz Pitt Booth Addyman, believes he is the rightful heir to Richard

Date

Jubilee party "not welcome" in Leominster

CONTROVERSIAL plans to stage an alternative Jubilee bash in a Leominster street may have been scuppered by a housing association. Marches Housing Association has told the Ashley Madison group it is “not welcome” to hold the party which is aimed at Cheaton

Date

Withington jubilee weekend

JUBILEE WEEKEND - There will be a local history exhibition in St Peter’s Church on Saturday from 10am-4pm, from 11.30am- 1pm on Sunday and from 10am-1pm on Monday. On Sunday at 2pm there will be a royal tea party (for village residents only

Date

Weobley bowling, raffle, ceilidh, open gardens, churches together, bluegrass concert, street party, heritage trail and jubilee beacon

BOWLING - Saturday is Weobley and District Bowling Club open day, 10.30am-4pm. Stalls with cakes, plants, books and tombola. Food and drinks will be available at small charge. Try your hand at bowling with the help of friendly, qualified members

Date

Stretton Sugwas village hall and litter pick

VILLAGE HALL - On Monday there will be a Diamond Jubilee tea party at 3pm. LITTER PICK - Join parish councillors for a litter pick on June 9. Meet at the Traveller’s Rest at 10am. Please bring sturdy gloves.

Date

Stoke Lacy WI and coffee morning

WI - Much Cowarne WI will meet at Stoke Lacy village hall tomorrow (Friday), for a social evening and auction. The competition will be ‘three roses’ for the Mary Pearson Cup. On June 8, the branch will be hosting a group meeting for all the WI branches

Date

Tarrington jubilee

JUBILEE - There will be a full programme of events in the village. Admission is free at all events, the only charges being for drinks. It will start on Saturday at 2pm, with entertainment, bouncy castles and a tea for the children on Jubilee Green

Date

Silver for shooter Mathew Goodwin at ISSF World Cup in Lonato, Italy

DISABLED clay shooter Mathew ‘Sidney’ Goodwin has won a silver medal in the International Shooting Sports Federation (ISSF) World Cup in Lonato, Italy. Goodwin, from Almeley, bailed 101 targets over the qualification round to make the six-man single

Date

Harry Pell admits finances may place his Hereford United future in doubt

FANS’ favourite Harry Pell says that he wants to stay at Edgar Street next season, but understands if he has to be sold to generate extra funds. The dynamic midfielder has a year to run on his contract, but knows that Hereford may need to sell him.

Date

Eardisland in bloom, bowls, and big breakfast

BOWLS - Eardisland Bowling Club continued its third away victory of the season last Wednesday evening with a convincing win on all four rinks. Dave Bray’s rink put in an amazing performance coming from 0-10 down to claim best winning rink 25-16,

Date

Dilwyn church

CHURCH -There will be a Diamond Jubilee service at St Mary’s on Sunday at 11am which will be preceded by a parade, starting at the Green and led by the Dilwyn branch of the Royal British Legion.

Date

Clehonger free computer courses

FREE - Computer courses are on offer at Innesfield Community Room, June 18 to July 16. Computers for beginners is 10am-noon, for adults who have no computer skills and want to learn. Computers for improvers, 1pm-3pm, is for adults who want to improve

Date

Bodenham gardening club, party, Romainia support group and flicks in the sticks

GARDENING CLUB - On Tuesday at 7.30pm there will be a meeting despite the bank holiday. The speaker will be announced on the night. Tickets for the July 3 summer party will be on sale at £7. PARTY - From 1pm to 5pm on Monday at Broadfield Court,

Date

Bishopstone village lottery and tree planting

VILLAGE LOTTERY - Ian Astley won £25 with number 45. TREE PLANTING - As part of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations each of the five parishes in the Bishopstone Group will be planting a tree on Saturday. Times and places are as follows: Kenchester

Date

Bishops Frome and Fromes Hill singing

SINGING - Singing for Fun will be back tomorrow (Friday) at 7.30pm in the village centre at Bishops Frome. All are welcome to come and have a good time. For details, call Richard on 01885 490628.

Date

Aymestrey and Leinthall Earls church, jubilee, and Debussy

JUBILEE - Aymestrey Parish Council celebrates the jubilee in style on Monday with a pig roast at Gatley Park Barns courtesy of Phillip and Domenica Dunne. The evening will start with a service at St Andrew’s Church, Leinthall Earls, at 6pm. Following

Date

Allensmore jubilee celebrations

JUBILEE - Allensmore will be celebrating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee with a whist drive at Pateshall Hall tomorrow (Friday), a ramble and barbecue at Cobhall Common Cottage on Saturday, a church service at St Andrew’s on Sunday, a garden party at

Date

Cicely raises awareness of coeliac disease

A HEREFORDSHIRE woman is raising awareness of coeliac disease after suffering from its symptoms for the last 20 years. Cicely Powell, 76, is one of many who lived with signs of the disease – caused by an intolerance to gluten – without knowing

Date

Presteigne wartime, winners, kung fu, open gardens, library, street party, arts, dance and much more

WARTIME - The Royal British Legion Club has its second annual D Day afternoon, Sandbags and Sirens, on Saturday from 2.30pm. There will be a traditional tea served at 4pm. Other activities going on will include a number of Second World War military

Date

Orcop Queen tribute band

QUEEN - Flash, “the ultimate Queen tribute band”, is at Orcop Village Hall on Saturday at 8pm. Scott Maley is a top Freddie Mercury impersonator. Doors, outside bar and catering area from 6.30pm to midnight. Tickets £10 in advance (£12 on the door

Date

Mordiford holiday fun and jubilee

HOLIDAY FUN - Summer holiday activities with qualified coaches at Mordiford School for children in years three to six. Choose from football or cheerleading/street jazz. Sessions run from July 30 to August 2, 10am-3pm. £3.50 per child per day. Booking

Date

Almeley jubilee and Ferney Country Inn

JUBILEE - The village hall committee and parish council will be holding a bring-andshare street party outside the village hall on Saturday at 3pm, to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Previous street parties have been very successful with the

Date

Catharine Sadler of Little Birch, Hereford, says another route, a different fare still

WELL done John Lippiatt (Cutting the cost of your train ticket, Readers Times, May 17) for reducing his Hereford to London return rail fare from an expensive £93.05 to £55.90, by splitting his ticket purchases and using a Senior Rail Card. However

Date

Improved period farmhouse in Marden

The Vauld House Farm, Marden, Herefordshire Agent: Brightwells Offer: £795,000 Call: 01432 343800 THE Vauld House Farm is a beautifully presented and improved five-bedroomed, detached period farmhouse. It offers three good sized reception rooms

Date

NFU campaign: 'Farmers and growers are food heroes'

A SALUTE to farmers and growers as “food heroes” comes with a new NFU campaign to highlight farming’s contribution to the country. The campaign is boosted by the campaign survey Farming Delivers and its finding that the public wants farmers to

Date

St Weonards jubilee

JUBILEE - The Diamond Jubilee celebrations in St Weonards on Monday are open to everyone. The event from noon-4pm on the school playing field has been organised by a whole village committee. There will be attractions including an obstacle type inflatable

Date

Preston-on-Wye jubilee, tennis, walk and brunch, cartridge recycling, fete and classic vehicles and village hall

JUBILEE - On Sunday there will be a jubilee lunch in Preston-on-Wye Village Hall with two courses for £10. Seating will be limited so book with Tracey or Dilys on 01981 500401. Everyone is invited to spend the evening at the village hall to enjoy

Date

Pembridge whist, market, jubilee, WI, service and show

WHIST - Thursday whist drives in the village hall, which had been organised by Ted Vaughan for 30 years until his retirement, will start again on June 14 at 8pm. Old and new players will be made very welcome. PRIDE IN PEMBRIDGE - Today (Thursday)

Date

Much Dewchurch jubilee beacon

JUBILEE BEACON - There is a barbecue at Home Farm on Monday from 7.30pm, with the beacon lighting at 10.15pm as part of the national beacon network. Everyone in the parish is welcome. Call 01981 540779 with numbers for barbecue.

Date

Mansel Lacey beacon and jubilee

BEACON - On Monday at 10pm a beacon bonfire and fireworks will be lit on the estate road concrete on the Foxley Estate. Bring your own picnic and drinks. JUBILEE - Celebrations on Tuesday will include children’s games at 2.30pm and cream teas at

Date

Madley classic vehicles and jubilee

CLASSIC VEHICLES - There will be a jubilee classic vehicle show on Saturday on the Glebe Field next to the church. Visitors are invited to bring vehicles for display between 10.30am-4.30pm. There are no entry fees, just a fun day out for owners.

Date

Knighton van donated, walk, market, quiz, sale and more

VAN DONATED - The family of Peter Reynolds who died of mesothelioma in August 2010, have decided to donate his van to the Giveacar scheme. Giveacar is a non-profit enterprise that organises the donation of unwanted cars and other vehicles for charity

Date

Kington cricket 300 club

CRICKET 300 CLUB - The first draw for the 300 club has been delayed until June 30, due to the poor weather stopping play at the rec. The results will appear here when the first draw starts and the weather improves to again play cricket every Saturday

Date

Gladestry jubilee

JUBILEE - Gladestry will be marking the Queen’s jubilee with Colva, Newchurch and Michaelchurch-on-Arrow. Celebrations begin with a Diamond Jubilee songs of praise and thanksgiving service at St Mary’s Church at 6pm on Sunday, followed by refreshments

Date

Ewyas Harold youth band, primary school, jubilee and choral evensong

YOUTH BAND - The band will lead the 10.30am worship at the Baptist Chapel on Sunday. There will be also be a Sunday Club for ages three to six and seven-14. PRIMARY SCHOOL - Pupils a lovely day in Raglan watching the Olympic Torch pass through the

Date

Eardisley whist, jubilee, library and plants

WHIST - On May 21 players met at the New Strand for the monthly whist drive. MC Phillp Jenkins and his wife Rona welcomed players who came from various destinations. Prizes were won by Beryl Lewis, Rose Howells, Peggy Lloyd, Sandra Payne – who scored

Date

Castle Frome jubilee, services, coffee, pause for thought and meeting

JUBILEE - Don’t miss the Diamond Jubilee celebrations on Tuesday starting at 4pm, with a street party in Moorend Drive by permission of Martin and Virginia Jolly. This will be a bring-and-share tea. Further information from Meg on 640129. There will

Date

Bridge Sollars bonus ball, and history society

BONUS BALL - This week Mrs A Evans won £25 with her number 45. HISTORY SOCIETY - At the meeting tonight (Thursday), speaker David Stevens from Herefordshire Museum Services will give an illustrated talk about local photographers of the Victorian

Date

Happy Birthday - Hay Festival celebrates its 25th birthday

Hay Festival has reached its silver anniversary, celebrating its 25th birthday in a year that sees the country with plenty of reasons to celebrate. To mark its special birthday, the Hay team has picked out 25 highlights from this year’s packed

Date

Malvern Piano Festival

JOOLS Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra will close the Malvern Piano Festival, which runs from tomorrow (Friday) until Sunday at Malvern Theatres. Comic rock superstar Tim Minchin will perform to a sell-out audience on Saturday. Founded