Almeley
FLICKS IN THE STICKS - Presents Chewing the Cud (memories from Hereford’s old livestock market) at 4pm in Almeley village hall, on Saturday, tickets £4. Doors open 3.30pm.
Flicks in the Sticks will also be showing Belle (12A) on Thursday, January 22 at 7.30pm in Almeley village hall, HR3 6NE, tickets £4.
Doors open at 7pm, bar available cabaret seating, warm hall.
Aymestrey and Leinthall Earls
AYMESTREY PARISH HALL - Following the completion of the new kitchen extension the Parish Hall Committee is hosting an open event tomorrow from 2pm to 7pm. Everyone who gave assistance and help with the building is welcome to go along to see the new kitchen, the details of the work and the future plans for the hall.
The Parish Hall AGM will take place at 7.30pm on January 28 in the back room of the Parish Hall.
Nominations are invited for officers and members of the Committee and should be sent to: The Secretary, Mrs R Scamp, Hillside Cottage, Bacon lane, Aymestrey, HRS 9SX. The Parish Hall Committee would welcome any member of the public who would like to attend.
PUB GAMES NIGHT - A pub games night will be held in the Parish Hall on Saturday. Entrance is £5 and will include a choice of two soups and some delicious puddings. This is a fun night with a chance to take part in some long forgotten pub games such as darts, quoits, bar billiards, dominoes and table football. Start time is 7pm for 7.30pm.
CHURCH - On Sunday there will be an Evensong Service at Leinthall Earls at 3.30pm.
PARISH COUNCIL - Aymestrey Parish Council meets at 7.30pm on January 28 in the Parish Hall.
Bishopstone
VILLAGE WALK - Saturday, meet at 10.15am at the Tram Inn Eardisley (HR3 6PG). Undulating walk with several stiles, 4.5 miles.
Very muddy in places so walking boots or wellingtons are recommended.
Bodenham
CAFÉ @ THE CHAPEL - The regular Thursday morning ‘Café at the Chapel’ at the Chapel in Chapel Lane has returned and will be available every Thursday from 10.30 till 12 noon. The café provides an opportunity for anyone to call in for an informal chat over a cup of tea, coffee, etc, on Thursday mornings. Everyone is welcome to stay for as long as they wish. No charge is made for refreshments though donations are welcome and are given to a charity. This is a joint venture between St Michael’s Church, Bodenham and Bodenham Christian Fellowship and is hosted by members from both churches (and other local residents). Call Dave Hill on 01568 797531.
TRAVELS WITH A CAMERA - The next Travels with a Camera event will be tomorrow at 7.30pm and will feature A Celtic Pilgrimage. Travels with a Camera serves many purposes. It is a way of broadening the mind without having to leave your normal comfort zone, and it provides an excellent opportunity to socialise with like-minded neighbours.
New members are positively encouraged.
A KNIT-IN - The Bodenham Romania Support Group will be holding a knit-in at 7 Ash Grove View, from 2pm till 4pm today.
New members are always welcome. Donations of wool are always appreciated but there is no charge for anything and advice or assistance is never far away.
CORRESPONDENT - Martin Field 01432 820074, commnews@ ymail.com.
Bredwardine and Brobury
100 CLUB, JANUARY DRAW RESULTS - The Friends of St Andrew 100 Club draw took place in the Red Lion Inn on January 8.
This month the draw was made by Tracy and Chris Duke. First prize of £50 was won by Alison Morgan and Andrew Coates with ticket number 84. Second prize of £25 was won by Andrew and Ildi Head with ticket number 20. Third prize of £15 was won by Liz and Paul Stewart with ticket number 99. The winner of the In It To Win It prize of £10 was Roy Blandford.
Congratulations to all our winners and thanks to everyone for their support and making this such a lively evening. The February draw will be held at 8pm on February 5 in the Red Lion Inn.
Contact Jen Maddison on 01981 500048 for details and further information about the club.
BREDWARDINE QUIZ NIGHT - Tomorrow a quiz night will take place in the village hall in Bredwardine. The quiz starts at 7.30pm and the entrance charge of £3 per head includes light supper, mulled wine and a chance to win a prize in the raffle. Get together a team, have a go as an individual or just watch the event, it’s bound to be a good night. This year our quizmaster is Sue Miles and we look forward to an evening of fun and knowledge. See you there.
Breinton
VILLAGE HALL COMMITTEE AGM - January 28 in the village hall, 7.30pm. Refreshments available. All welcome. For details contact 01432 266380 or 01432 350919.
Bridge Sollars
RACE NIGHT - At the New Bridge Community Centre on January 24 beginning at 6.30pm. This is a fun event that will give you the chance to “own” horses and test your skill at picking the winners of races shown on the big screen with prizes for the most successful. Admission is £10 and will include a delicious buffet supper.
Tea and coffee will be provided or bring your own drinks. For further details and tickets contact Jo 01981 590620 or Sue 01981 590319.
Brilley
STEERING GROUP MEETING - Neighbourhood Development Plan Regulation 14 Consultation ends January 24. Steering Group meeting at 7.30pm on February 3 to finalise document.
Bromsberrow
LOCAL FUNDRAISING - Jenny Goddard, chief fundraising officer from Macmillan Cancer Care was the guest of honour when she visited The Shop at Bromsberrow to collect a cheque for the sum of almost £600. Staff held a French pastries and freshly ground coffee event that was attended by many customers and supporters in the small rural village. The amount was raised from the raffle and games proceeds, sales of books and refreshments. Thanking all those present, Jenny Goddard said she was delighted to meet everyone at the shop and was extremely grateful for the hard work to raise money for the Macmillan cause. Chairman Andrew Perry commented that it had been great fun for staff and customers to become involved with the hugely important initiative, and having a community shop is the key to engaging with the idea of good citizenship.
HEREFORDSHIRE HEARTSTART - Free two hour Heartstart Course (CPR etc) at St Peters Primary School Bromyard on Thursday, January 22 from 1pm to 3pm. To book your place email herefordshireheartstart@ btconnect.com or call 0845 60 60 654.
SCHOOL DECORATIONS - Canon Pyon CE Academy are delighted by the generosity of Sainsbury’s Hereford in donating a selection of their colourful decorations displayed on the shop floor over the Christmas period to the school.
Store manager Alan Logie commented that customers had given the store lots of positive comments regarding decorations this year and he is delighted that the school will be using them next year. Alan hopes that the school get as much enjoyment from them as Sainsbury’s customers and colleagues did this year. Alison Taylor, deputy headteacher at Canon Pyon CE Academy took delivery of the decorations and said that the school would be putting them to good use. On behalf of the pupils, she thanked the team at Sainsbury’s Hereford for their generous donation.
Dorstone
FLICKS IN THE STICKS - Presents What We Did On Our Holiday (12A). Dorstone village hall, tomorrow, 7.30pm, £4/£3.
JOINT MEETING - NDP Steering Group and Parish Council joint meeting 7.30 pm today in Eardisland Village Hall. Next NDP Steering Group meetings on January 29 and February 5 at 7.30pm in Eardisland Village Hall.
Eskleyside
SILAGE COMPETITION - Eskleyside Agricultural Society’s Annual Silage Competition will be held at the Nags Head, Peterchurch on Thursday, January 22 at 8pm.
Classes for pit and bagged silage, haylage, whole crop, and maize silage. Entries by 7.45pm please.
No entry fee, light refreshments.
For more information, contact the chairman, D Phillips on 01981 550882.
SOCIAL JUSTIVE AND THE ENVIRONMENT - Are you interested in social justice and the environment?
We are trying to form a group to look at issues relating to justice and the environment and to decide what we as churches and communities can do to be more proactive and make a difference.
Anyone interested in forming a local group please register interest at pen.evans50@gmail.com.
PILGRIM COURSE - Continues every Thursday 7pm at the Rectory and it’s not too late to join.
CHANGE OF LOCATION - On Sunday at 8.45am Holy Communion will be celebrated in Cap House, not St. James church LLangua.
WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY - Special Service on Sunday at 3pm in Ewyas Harold church will be Ecumenical followed by bring and share refreshments.
This will be 107th year of prayer in which we share our Christian witness with the body of Christ worldwide. Daytime prayers to reflect on this year’s theme The Well is Deep will be held at the Acres, 11.30am - 12.15pm. Monday - January 24.
Eye
BURNS SUPPER - Chase away that winter gloom at the Cawley Hall Burns Supper on January 24 - haggis, whisky, neeps and tatties and live music from a Scottish piper and a fiddler.
Raise your spirits and raise your glass. Advance booking essential.
Tickets £15 from 01568 615836.
Garway
GARWAY HERITAGE GROUP - Herefordshire archaeologist Tim Hoverd will give an illustrated talk about the archaeology of Herefordshire deer parks at the Garway Heritage Group’s first meeting of the year, on Tuesday, 7.30pm at the Garway Village Hall.
Deer parks, which originated in medieval or earlier times, provide a unique insight into the fashions, the customs and the provision of sport and entertainment for an affluent elite over a thousand or so years.
Today’s surviving deer parks reflect the landscapes of the time and place in which they were created and the changes in economic function and ecology over the years.
All are welcome to this meeting.
Entrance is free for members, £3 for non-members, with refreshments provided.
For more information see garwayheritagegroup.co.uk.
FLICKS IN THE STICKS - Presents Pride (15) today, 7.30pm, £4.50, 01600 891249.
Set in the summer of 1984 – Margaret Thatcher is in power and the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) is on strike.
At the Gay Pride March in London, a group of gay and lesbian activists decides to raise money to support the families of the striking miners. But there is a problem. The Union seems embarrassed to receive their support.
The activists are not deterred, however, and they decide to ignore the Union and go directly to the miners. They identify a mining village in deepest Wales and set off in a mini bus to make their donation in person.
And so begins the extraordinary story of two seemingly alien communities who form a surprising and ultimately triumphant partnership.
Starring Imelda Staunton, Bill Nighy, Dominic West, Paddy Considine, George MacKay, Freddie Fox, Jessie Cave, Sophie Evans.
Coming in the following months: Fury (15), March 12, 7.30pm, £4.50, 01600 891249.
Fury is set during the final months of the Second World War when the allies are making their final push into Germany, Fury follows a battle hardened Sergeant (Brad Pitt) who commands a Sherman tank on a deadly mission behind enemy lines.
The Imitation Game (12A ), April 2, 7.30pm, £4.50, 01600 891249.
The Imitation Game is based on the real life story of legendary cryptanalyst Alan Turing.
Mr Turner (12A), April 30, 7.30pm, £4.50, 01600 891249.
Mr Turner explores the last quarter century of the great if eccentric British painter JMW Turner (1775-1851).
Hereford
CHURCH SERVICES - Tomorrow: 8.15am morning prayer and Eucharist at Holy Trinity Church, Whitecross Road.
Sunday: 9.30am Parish Mass at All Saints’ Church, Eign Gate; 9.30am Parish Eucharist at St Michael’s Church, Breinton; 11am Parish Eucharist at Holy Trinity Church, Whitecross; 8am Holy Communion (BCP) at St Nicholas’ Church; 11am Choral Communion at St Nicholas’ Church; 6.30pm Evensong (BCP) at St Nicholas’ Church.
Monday: 8.15am Morning Prayer and Eucharist at Holy Trinity Church, Whitecross Road.
Tuesday: 8.15am Morning Prayer and Eucharist at Holy Trinity Church, Whitecross Road; 12.10pm Low Mass at All Saints’ Church, Eign Gate.
Wednesday: 8.15am Morning Prayer and Eucharist at Holy Trinity Church, Whitecross Road; 12.10pm Low Mass at All Saints’ Church, Eign Gate.
Thursday January 22: 8.15am Morning Prayer and Eucharist at Holy Trinity Church, Whitecross Road; 10am Parish Eucharist at Holy Trinity Church, Whitecross; 12.10pm Low Mass at All Saints’ Church, Eign Gate.
HOLMER WI - At our first meeting of 2015, member Maureen Graver spoke about her visit to the Serving African Mission in Ghana, which was organised in conjunction with Holmer Parish Church.
Mrs Graver’s inspirational talk was accompanied by a PowerPoint presentation which clearly showed the colourful and vibrant people and places she encountered. Wendy Burge and Jean King, Holmer church members who went with Maureen to Ghana, were also at our meeting and joined in with their fascinating and informative recollections.
Our ladies were later joined during refreshments by Holmer vicar Steven Lee.
The next Holmer WI meeting will be on February 5 about Victorian dolls at 7.30pm in the Parish Hall next to the church. All new members are very welcome.
HEREFORDSHIRE HEARTSTART - Would you know what to do if your loved one suffered a life threatening emergency? If not book a place now at a free two hour Heartstart Course (CPR etc) at Whitecross High School and Specialist Sports College Hereford on January 28 from 7pm to 9pm. Booking essential, to book your place email herefordshireheartstart@btconnect.
com or call 0845 60 60 654.
You will learn how to call for help, help someone who is unconscious, recognise the warning signs of a heart attack, deal with choking or serious bleeding and perform CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation).
Simple skills to save lives, herefordshireheartstart.org, twitter @ Heartstart_hfd.
Donations important, Heartstart is an initiative supported by the British Heart Foundation however we not receive any funding from them, nor the government for our community scheme. We rely on donations and grants to keep this vital service running.
Kingstone
BURNS EVENING - There will be the Burns evening in Kingstone Village Hall on January 24 at 7pm for 7.30pm with haggis and other Scottish delicacies.
Tickets available in advance only, from Cliff and Beverley Rose, before January 20, at £12.50 for adults and £6 for children (phone 01981 251844). Vegetarian haggis or sausages available if ordered in advance. Bring your own liquid refreshments.
KINGTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY - Our first meeting for 2015 will be today at 7.30pm in the Masonic Hall, Kington, HR5 3DY.
The speaker is Richard Fishbourne on Natural Ponds, doors open at 7pm, visitors welcome £2.50.
KINGTON MUSEUM - The museum is in the process of preparing new displays for 2015. It would be greatly appreciated if readers could provide us with any memorabilia (on loan or as a donation) to supplement our own, for the 1950s Display - from hurricane lamps to hula-hoops to household items, from photos to flashlights, from ration books to records, from toys to Teddy boy outfits.
Contact 01544 231748/230182 or info@kingtonmuseum.co.uk.
Knighton
MONEY FOR AIR AMBULANCE - The residents of Pontfean, housing estate in Knighton were delighted to receive £150 in donations from people who came to look at their festive house lights.
A donation box was placed in the centre of the estate for the many people who each year come to look at the very brightly decorated houses.
Pat Bywater said “On behalf of all the residents who decorated their houses for Christmas, I would like to thank all the people who came to see them and left donations.
“We decorate our houses every year but this year decided to raise money for a good cause and we are delighted to have raised so much money for the Wales Air Ambulance.”
COFFEE MORNING – There will be a coffee morning on today from 10.30am – 11.30am in the Norton Street, Baptist church schoolroom. Coffee, tea, bric-a-brac stall, cake stall. Admission is free – there is a box for donations.
Contributions for the stalls are much appreciated. The November coffee morning raised £141 for the Knighton Food Bank.
SINGING SESSIONS – The next singing session with Charlotte Bulley will be at Knighton Community centre today starting at 7.30am.
COFFEE MORNING – The first coffee morning of the year to raise money for the day to day running of St Edward’s church in Knighton will be held on Saturday in the church hall, starting at 10.30am. At the event there will be books, cakes and produce for sale and competitions.
CHURCH SERVICES FOR SUNDAY – Knighton Methodist Church 11am. St Edward’s church, Knighton 10.30am family service. St David’s church, Whitton 9.30am. St Andrew’s church, Norton 11am. Knighton Baptist church 11am. Knighton Catholic church 11am.
NORTON HOUSEHOLD AND GARAGE SALE – There will be a sale of household and garage items at 34 Offa’s Green, Norton, on Saturday, from 10.30am to 3pm.
Items will include furniture, household goods, garden equipment and tools. For more information call 01544260803.
TRANSITION CYCLE RIDE – This cycle ride takes place on the third Wednesday of each month, the next being this Wednesday. We meet in Corn Square at 10am for a gentle ride around country lanes, taking in a coffee stop. All are welcome.
SEA SHANTY EVENING CANCELLATION – The Hobson’s Choice sea shanty evening planned for tomorrow night at the village hall has unfortunately now been cancelled. Our sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Little Birch
WASSAILING – The local singing group, Compost Heap, will lead a Wassailing evening Saturday. It will start in a nearby orchard and continue in the hall with a Mummers play, singing, entertainment and a supper. Tickets are available from Bob Chance on 01981 540725.
PARISH COUNCIL MEETING – Following the recent open event for the Neighbourhood Development Plan there will be an extra parish council meeting to adopt the plan on Monday at 7.30pm in the community centre.
Regulation 14 Consultation to start February 5.
Michaelchurch
FLICKS IN THE STICKS – Presents Belle (12A) on Wednesday at Escleyside Hall.
Belle is inspired by the true story of Dido Elizabeth Belle (Gugu Mbatha-Raw), the illegitimate mixed race daughter of a Royal Navy captain. Raised by her aristocratic great-uncle Lord Mansfield (Tom Wilkinson) and his wife (Emily Watson), Belle’s lineage affords her certain privileges, yet the colour of her skin prevents her from fully participating in the traditions of her social standing.
Come at 7.30pm and enjoy a drink and chat at the licensed bar before lights down at 8pm. Tickets on the door, adults £4, children 15 and under £2.50.
Ocle Pychard and Much Cowarne
PARISH COUNCILS – The parish councils for Ocle Pychard Group and Much Cowarne Group will meet in Burley Gate Village Hall at 7.30pm on Tuesday. All parishioners are welcome to attend.
CORRESPONDENT – Martin Field, The Old School House, Burley Gate, 01432 820074, commnews@ymail.com.
Presteigne
CONCERT – Unique acoustic duo from Seattle, Cahalen Morrison and Eli West present a music concert at The Assembly Rooms on Saturday from 8pm. Admission is £10 and tickets can be purchased from The Workhouse, Courtyard Antiques or www.wegottickets.com.
THANKYOU – Presteigne Carnival committee would like to thank everyone who purchased or sold their quiz sheet over the festive period. The winner of the first prize of £10 was won by Eileen Bennett. The total raised was £109 and will go towards this year’s carnival.
100 CLUB – The football club held its 100 club draw for December in the clubhouse after the local derby match against Knighton on Boxing Day.
The president drew the following winners. £100 Alec Hughes, £50 Mrs Mary Cuming, £40 Andy Stephens and £30 Hazel Richards.
The next draw will take place on January 30.
SERVICES – This Sunday the following services will take place.
There is Holy Communion at Lingen at 9.30am. There is a Morning Service at St Andrews at 11am and then Holy Communion at Discoed at 6.30pm. Everyone is most welcome to attend.
MUSIC – The Sea Shanty Singers are playing in Lingen Village Hall on tomorrow at 7.30pm for 8pm.
There will be a light supper and a bar. Tickets can be purchased from hall committee members or by calling 267377. All proceeds will go to the village hall funds.
CONCERT – The Velvet Violin, the first of several monthly concerts will take place at The Assembly Rooms on January 25 from 7pm -10.30pm.
This month the evening will feature Dutch singer/songwriter Vera Van Heeringen, Dave Luke and John Hymas, the House Band Classical Cowboys.
Also appearing will be local MC and resident vocalist, author and broadcaster Ian Marchant and singer-songwriter Terrance Blacker.
Tickets are £10 and can be purchased from Courtyard Antiques or by calling 267163.
BALLADEERS AND CHANCERS – The latest session of Balladeers and Chancers will take place on January 29 at The Dukes Arms from 8.30pm.
It is a chance for any new acts to perform or for any seasonal musicians to play. For further details or to book a slot call 07837944090.
Stoke Lacy
THE GARDENING CLUB – The Stoke Lacy and District Gardening Club will meet in the village hall at 7.30pm on January 27 when members will be given a presentation on ‘The curious history of vegetables’ by Bill Laws.
The club has an exciting agenda for the coming 12 months, and new members are always warmly welcomed.
BURNS NIGHT SUPPER – The Annual Stoke Lacy Burns Night Supper will be held in the village hall from 7.30pm on January 23.
Tickets, at £10 per head, are available on 01885 400601. This is always a popular event and early booking is vital.
CORRESPONDENT – Martin Field, The Old School House, Burley Gate, 01432 820074, commnews@ymail.com.
FLICKS IN THE STICKS – Presents The Grand Budapest Hotel (15) in the Lady Emily Hall (HR1 4EX) at 7.30pm, on Saturday.
The Grand Budapest Hotel recounts the adventures of Gustave H, a legendary concierge at a famous European hotel between the wars, and Zero Moustafa, the lobby boy who becomes his most trusted friend.
The story involves the theft and recovery of a priceless Renaissance painting and the battle for an enormous family fortune.
Refreshments will be available before the film and at the half- time interval. Tickets will be £4.50, on the door. Contact John Tallis for more on 01432 890720.
Wellington
WELLINGTON PARISH HISTORY SOCIETY – After a well attended and enjoyable meeting in November where three members presented their own research and archive material about the parish, we look forward to our January gathering. Paul Hipkins of Ledgemoor will give us an illustrated talk on The Early History of The Pyons at 7.30pm on January 29, at Wellington Community Room. Please note the change of meeting day for 2015. Contact Gill Bullock 01432 839109.
Wigmore
JUMBLE SALE – The CAMEO Group will be holding their annual grand jumble sale on Saturday at 2pm in the village hall. Come along and buy toys, clothes, bric- a-brac and books. Refreshments will be available. This will be the ninth time that this has been held, and all proceeds will go to the group’s funds and to the Red Cross, Oxfam and St Michael’s Hospice. Thank you for your support in the past.
Woolhope
WOOLHOPE AMATEUR DRAMATIC SOCIETY – (WADS) will be performing Cinders, The True Story by David Tristram at Woolhope Parish Hall from February 4 - 7. Performances will begin at 7.30pm on each of these nights, and there will be an additional matinee performance on Saturday at 2pm. Surely everyone’s favourite panto, Cinders will be performed with WADS’ usual blend of talent and panache. As ever, the cast includes adults and children from the Woolhope area. Always in great demand, you can get your tickets (£8 adults, £6 children) by phoning 01600 715255 or from West End Stores, Fownhope.
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