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Children's Laureate Julia Donaldson comes to Hereford Waterstones for signing session

JULIA Donaldson, the best-selling author of The Gruffalo , a modern classic loved by children and parents far and wide, will be at Waterstones in Hereford on Thursday, September 27 to sign copies of her books, including Superworm , her new book with

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Shop owner stripped of position after store sold underage booze

THE boss of a Ross -on-Wye off licence has been stripped of his position after his store was caught selling alcohol to underage teens for the fourth time. Ramanathan Ratheyan can no longer be the designated premises supervisor at Gwalia Stores

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Herefordshire company triumphs at Chamber of Commerce awards

HEREFORDSHIRE and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has revealed the winners of the Chamber Business Awards 2012. The Oakland International award for growth business of the year in Herefordshire was awarded to Ambrey Risk, a security risk management

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Anthony J Weston of St Owen St, Hereford says beliefs supported by clear evidence

THE interesting letter from Colin Sutherill in the Hereford Times (September 6) expresses his belief that there is an element of fantasy in religious faith. The Christian believer can assert that, on the contrary, his creed is supported by cogent

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Council cannot keep spending on social care - report

Herefordshire Council cannot continue its current spend on adult social care without “significant risk” to other services. A report prepared for the council’s health and wellbeing board says the council cannot afford to maintain spending patterns

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Barn fire in King's Pyon

A KILN caught fire at a barn in King’s Pyon last night. Two fire crews from Hereford and one from Leominster were called to the village just after 10pm. A jet was used to extinguish the flames, while hot bins were removed from the barn.

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Cottage charm with views at Baynhams Cottage, Yattton, Ross on Wye

Baynhams Cottage, Yatton, Ross on Wye Agent: Fine and Country Offers: £610,000 Call: 01989 764132 BAYNHAMS Cottage is a charming detached character Victorian property which has been lovingly restored and extended by the present owners

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Yarpole coffee morning

COFFEE MORNING - Wednesday at Westend Cottage, Yarpole , courtesy of Mr and Mrs Mountford 10am til 12. £2.50 entry to include cup of coffee and slice of cake. Raffle and more cake to buy on the day. For more info ring Julie on 01568 780293.

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Wigmore Teme valley youth project and children's dance classes

TEME VALLEY YOUTH PROJECT - A youth club run by young people for young people. Its mission is to engage young people’s creativity and to provide resources and services which meet young people’s needs and enhance their inclusion in the local Community

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Wellington bell tower open evening

BELL TOWER OPEN EVENING - Tomorrow (Friday) from 7-9pm there will be an opportunity to see the results of the recently completed restoration work. Everyone is welcome to come along to Wellington parish church and listen to the sound that has rung

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Knighton food bank (KFB), church, coffee morning and concert

FOOD BANK - The launch of the Knighton Food Bank (KFB) is on October 15 at Russell Cottage next door to Norton Street Baptist Chapel in Knighton. The bank will be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9.30am till 11.30am. The food bank has been set

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Tarrington summer ball and flicks in the sticks

60s SUMMER BALL - September 29, 7.30pm for 8pm. Optional 60’s dress/black tie. Disco, food and glasses provided. Tickets £15, call 01432 851424. In aid of Weston Beggard Community Fund. FLICKS IN THE STICKS - Presents The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

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Stoke Lacy garden club

GARDEN CLUB - Members of the Stoke Lacy and District Garden Club will be paying a visit to the Picton Garden at Colwall to see its collection of Michaelmas daisies and other late flowering perennials next Tuesday. More information is available from

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Kington U3A and horticultural society meeting

U3A - The next social meeting for Kington U3A will be on October 11 at 2pm at its usual venue of Kington Football Club. The title for this meeting is ‘Elgar the man and his music' by Tom Pellow. A subject of great interest to music lovers - particularly

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Kingstone bingo

BINGO - October 3, Kingstone Village Hall, doors open at 7pm. In aid of 1st Kingstone Guides great prizes and grand draw. For more details ring Nikki Addis on 07870 578828 or email Nicola.addis@btinternet.com

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Holme Lacy coffee morning

COFFEE - A Macmillan coffee morning will be held Saturday from 10.30am till 1pm at Holme Lacy village hall.

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Presteigne zumba, poetry please, flu vaccinations, salsa classes and more

ZUMBA FITNESS - Memorial Hall, Presteigne, Wednesdays 7-8pm. Telephone Mandy 01544 387958 for more details. POETRY PLEASE - Marches Poets are hosting an evening of poetry and music with classical guitarist Gareth Rees-Roberts on September 30 at

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Pembridge in bloom, history group, coffee morning and more

IN BLOOM - Another gold for Herefordshire. After a year of activity from the pride in Pembridge group of volunteers and parishioners, Pembridge was ready for the challenge of the Heart of England in Bloom 2012 competition. Rising to the task

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Hereford weight loss, agm, the Sultana Brothers, architects and MS society

WEIGHT LOSS - The Weight Watchers group from Whitecross High School have so far this year lost an amazing 1233.5 pounds (88 stone). The Christmas party season countdown has began so why not come along and join this successful group Monday nights

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Ocle Pychard/Much Cowarne coffee morning and masquerade

MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING - Avril Morgan and friends will be holding a Macmillan coffee morning at 1 Brickyard Cottages, Moreton Jefferies, from 10am till 3pm on Saturday. The venue will be signed. MASQUERADE! - Masquerade! A Floral Entertainment

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Garway Live

GARWAY LIVE! - September 29, 8pm. A really exciting new collaboration of two very talented individuals, Wait for the Moon, an evening of stories and music with storyteller Carol Florence and musician Ben Thomas, premieres at Garway Live! Tea, coffee

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Much Birch flicks in the sticks and parish information evening

FLICKS IN THE STICKS - Much Birch Hall presents The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (12A) tonight. Tickets £4, under 16s £3. Refreshments including hotdogs served from 7pm. Phone 01981 580298 for further information or to book tickets. INFORMATION

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Ewyas Harold primary school, 100 club, two minutes silence, flicks in the sticks, harvest festival, walkers, your community, your say

PRIMARY SCHOOL - It has been a really busy summer as people worked tirelessly to improve, develop and enhance the school environment, a huge thank you to you all. Every Monday morning break children have the opportunity to buy buttered toast or

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Eardisland village show, children's allotment, prize bingo, in bloom, bowls and craft fair

VILLAGE SHOW - The 2012 show was held in the village hall on September 1. The winners of each section were as follows: Cookery, Margaret Milchard; wine, Pat Roche; floral art, Margaret Milchard; handicraft, Margaret Milchard; horticulture, Annie

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Eardisley coffee morning, fashion show and community library

MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING - On September 28 Mrs Betty Williams will once again be holding a coffee morning in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support at her home The Wainhouse, situated close to the church. Starting at 10am, there will be a variety of items

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Monkland coffee morning, harvest festival and lunch and bingo

COFFEE - A Macmillan coffee morning on September 28 will be held in Monkland village hall between 10am and 12pm. £1 entry includes coffee/tea and biscuits. There will be a bring and buy, homemade cakes, preserves and pickles, plants, books,

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Dorstone flicks in the sticks

FLICKS IN THE STICKS - Dorstone village hall presents Salmon Fishing In The Yemen (12A), tomorrow (Friday) at 7.30pm.

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Clehonger parish freighter

PARISH FREIGHTER - The parish freighter will be coming to the Clehonger village hall car park on September 29 between 11am and 1pm and will be an opportunity for local residents to dispose of unwanted items. Further details are on the parish

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Marden bingo night

BINGO NIGHT - Friends of Marden Primary School will be holding a bingo night, at Marden Primary School on September 28. Doors open at 6.30pm and eyes down at 7pm. A fun evening with prizes to be won.

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Canon Pyon parents and tots group, Pippins pre and after school club and coffee morning

PARENT AND TOTS GROUP - Supported by our early years specialist on Wednesday afternoons from 1.15pm - 2.45pm during term time at Canon Pyon CE Primary School. Enjoy a coffee and make new friends within a warm, friendly environment. For more information

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Bird rarely seen spotted in Herefordshire

A BIRD rarely seen in Herefordshire has been spotted in the county. An osprey was spotted half-a-mile upstream from Bredwardine Bridge by Clint Joseph and Tim Price while they were out canoeing on Saturday afternoon. Clint, from Hereford, who

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Bridge Sollars harvest quiz, bonus ball and history society

HARVEST QUIZ - September 28, at 7.30pm, in aid of, St Andrew's Church. All welcome. Tickets £5 to include refreshments, call Claire Hancock 01981 590252 or Nancy Malins 01981 590601. Enter as a team or join one on the night. BONUS BALL - Winners

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Mansel Lacy harvest festival and coffee morning

HARVEST FESTIVAL - The service will be held at St George's Church, Brinsop, on September 28 at 7pm, with guest preacher Rev Nick Read. There will be refreshments and an auction of produce to follow. All welcome. COFFEE - On September 29 at 10am

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Bosbury rugby tykes and exercise

RUGBY TYKES - Are meeting at the Parish Hall this autumn. They are offering a preschool class for 2-4 yrs old boys and girls on a Tuesday at 1.45-2.30pm. These fun based classes provide a safe and secure environment for children to learn their key

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Madley indoor car boot

INDOOR CAR BOOT - Will be held in the parish hall on October 14, from 10am until 1pm. Tables are £5 per table and setting up will be from 9-30am. Buyers welcome from 10am. Book your table now on 01981 251613.

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St Nicholas by-election (Hereford): It's Our County wins both seats

THE It's Our County group is celebrating after both its candidates came top in Hereford's St Nicholas by-election yesterday. Anthony Powers 'powered' to victory in the Herefordshire Council poll, while Sue Boulter came top in the Hereford City

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Bodenham leisure group, patronal gift day, flood protection, quiz and chirstian fellowship

BODENHAM LEISURE GROUP - The leisure club meets in the parish hall on Monday, at 2.30pm for a social afternoon. There will be the normal bring and buy table, raffle and light refreshments. Visitors welcome at £1 entry. On October 8, at 2.30pm

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Bishopstone village lottery and walk

VILLAGE LOTTERY - The September 1 winner of £25 was Geraldine Mathews . Margaret Smith won on September 8, John Burwood on September 15. WALK - The September Walk will be on Saturday starting from the Royal Oak, Gladestrey (west of Kington on the

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Leominster sustainability events, creating local food awareness, zumba gold and more

SUSTAINABILITY EVENTS - Transition Leominster is staging two events on the theme of sustainability. A crafts and skills event on September 22 features a range of ideas for making things from natural and recycled materials. The crafts include weaving

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Ashperton parish council and draw winners

PARISH COUNCIL - Next Tuesday the parish council will meet in the village hall. All parishioners are welcome to attend. DRAW WINNERS - Ashperton Church 100 club winners in September were 1st S South, 2nd B Snasdell, 3rd R Chester and 4th D Weaver

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Almeley coffee morning, Venus Walk, lunch, church and flicks in the sticks

COFFEE - Come to the village hall on September 28 and join in the World's Biggest Coffee Morning. Organised by the Almeley Women's Institute, it will start at 10.30am and run until noon. CHURCH - The next family service in St Mary's Church will

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Allensmore winners of the September Allensmore Church 100 Club draw and Morris Men required

DRAW - Winners of the September Allensmore Church 100 Club draw are 1st Derek Jones, Winnal, 2nd Steve Williams, 3rd Flora Turpin and 4th Eve Gilbert. MORRIS MEN REQUIRED - The Allensmore Morris Men, affectionately known as ‘The Clops’, are looking

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Ledbury police station could close

Ledbury  police station could close under a property review being carried out between West Mercia Police and Warwickshire Police. The two forces are forming an alliance and rumours are growing in Ledbury that the decision has already

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Revd Graham Hellier of Monmarsh End, Marden, says many authorities accept deity idea

COLIN Sutherill asks "whether we can still believe in an Old Testament deity somewhere in the clouds, beyond detection of telescopes and satellites – one surrounded by winged people in laundry fresh apparel" (Readers' Times, September 6). An

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BUPA wants to improve well-being of those at residential and nursing home

STAFF and residents at a Leominster care home are being encouraged to put their best feet forward as part of a fitness drive. Bupa wants to improve the well-being of those at its residential and nursing home on the Bargates by asking them to walk