Allensmore
COFFEE MORNING - Allensmore Church is open for a coffee morning on Saturday, 10am-noon.
Cakes, plants, books, and a chat.
Almeley
VILLAGE FETE - Almeley village fete will be on July 5. There are children’s competitions and games, (details from Di on 01544 327396 or a schedule from the village shop), a dog show in the afternoon (see posters or details from Jeanette on 01544 327117), lots of different stalls, craft display, jazz band, barbecue and teas - so come along and join in the fun.
OPEN GARDEN - On June 27 the gardens and woodland walk at Oakland, Almeley Road, Eardisley, will be open to the public from 2pm until 5pm. On the walk round the flower meadow, lakes and woodland there are seats on which to rest and enjoy the views. There will be homemade refreshments and stalls on which cakes and jams, plants and crafts will be for sale. There will also be a grand raffle. Plenty of free parking. Admission fee is £4 per person.
Ashperton
JUNE DRAW - Ashperton Church 100 Club winners of the June draw were: 1st Gemma Waters, 2nd Audrey and George Alford, 3rd John and Carola Girling, 4th Sian and John Mather.
Bartestree
BARTESTREE CIDER AND BEER FESTIVAL - Will be held on July 4 at Bartestree Village Hall from noon - 11pm.
Entry is free in support of St Michael’s Hospice, Dormington church and Bartestree Village Hall.
Come and join us for a fun filled day at Bartestree Village Hall for our second Cider and Beer Festival. There will be locally produced ciders, beers, fruits and food available from 12 noon till 11pm. Enjoy free music, cricket and football throughout the day with a pint in your hand.
In support of St Michael’s Hospice, Dormington church and Bartestree Village Hall.
Bishopstone
VILLAGE WALK - Saturday, meet at the Green Man Inn, Fownhope (HR14PE) on the B4224, six miles south east of Hereford at 10.15am.
Circular walk approx four miles, mixture of tracks and roads, three stiles, good views.
VILLAGE LOTTERY - Brian and Jenny Merrick 6 won £25 on June 6.
Bodenham
WELL WOMEN DAY - Today, from 11am till 4pm at Broadfield Court, Bodenham, there will be a celebration of Well Women Day in aid of The Haven, Hereford. The event will include talks, yoga, tai chi and pilates taster sessions, manicures, pedicures, and massage therapists plus a wide variety of stalls to browse and to buy from. This follows the success of success of last year’s event. The cafe will be serving refreshments all day. Entrance is £10 per person which includes the talks. To book a ticket and/or a table for lunch call Gina on 01568 797483 or email gina@broadfieldcourt.co.uk.
CHRISTINE WALKDEN - Advance notice - Christine Walkden, the TV gardening presenter, will be appearing at Bodenham Parish Hall on October 6, at 7.30pm for 7.45pm, and will give a talk on ‘The Life and Times of a Gardener’. Tickets cost £14 and can be reserved through Mrs A Griffiths, on 01568 797929.
CORRESPONDENT - Martin Field, The Old School House, Burley Gate, HR1 3QR. 01432 820074, commnews@ymail.com.
Bredwardine and Brobury
100 CLUB DRAW - The Friends of St Andrew 100 Club draw took place in the Red Lion Inn on June 4. It was especially well-attended as this was the first ‘double draw’ with one set of winners drawn at 8pm and a second set at 9pm. The 8pm draw was hosted by June and Roy Blandford. For the second month running, first prize of £50 was won by Mary Freeman with ticket number 69. Second prize of £25 was won by Sheila and Joe Perry with ticket number 4. Third prize of £15 was won by Isaac Florence with ticket number 102.
The winner of the In It To Win It prize of £10 was Angela Blandford. The 9pm draw was hosted by Pam and Eric Probert.
This time Sheila and Joe Perry scooped first prize of £50 with ticket number 6. Second prize of £25 was won by Jen Maddison with ticket number 98. Third prize of £15 was won by Dave Morgan with ticket number 12.
The winner of the In It To Win It prize of £10 was Charlie Blandford. Congratulations to all our winners and thanks to everyone for their support and making this such a lively evening. The July draw will be held at 8pm on July 2 in the Red Lion Inn.
Contact Jen Maddison on 01981 500048 for details and further information about the club.
FUNDRAISING - St Andrew’s Church, Bredwardine is holding a unique fundraising day at Whitney Toll Bridge, on June 27, between 10am and 4pm. The bridge’s owners have very kindly offered to donate the day’s takings from the traffic using the bridge, as well as allowing us to use their café and barbecue facilities. We will also be washing cars there, and selling cakes, plants, books, tea towels and other items. Please do come and support us, and meet some of the walkers, tourists, canoeists, cyclists, picnickers and fishermen who will be using the bridge that day. If you could come and lend your support in any way, we’d be delighted to see you there.
CORRESPONDENT - Kari Lawson on 01981 501 077 or email karimlawson@me.com.
Bridge Sollars
BONUS BALL - Anne Archer 6 won £25 won on June 6.
Brilley
VILLAGE FETE - At Brilley village hall on Saturday from 2pm.
Novelty dog show, alpacas, craft competitions, bouncy castle, coconut shy, puppet workshop, cake stall, plants, Pimm’s, barbecue, tea and cakes, bar and much more.
MEETING - The Royal British Legion meeting is tonight at the Bush Inn, at 7.30pm. All welcome.
COFFEE MORNING - On Saturday, 10.30am-12.30pm, the Canon Pyon Branch Royal British Legion will be holding a coffee morning and bric-a-brac sale, including plants, clothing and cakes at the Canon Pyon Parish Hall.
Everybody welcome to come and join in. Admission is free.
FESTIVAL - A festival of bygone eras in aid of St Mary’s Church and the Air Ambulance will be held on Sunday, from 10am to 4.30pm at The Old Rectory, Credenhill, by kind permission of Mr and Mrs Andrew Karney.
The festival includes a Victorian fete with stalls, games and sideshows, children’s activities, traditional races, Punch and Judy, circus skills and a bouncy castle, classic, vintage cars and machinery. A bar and music, pig roast, cream teas and ice cream. People attending are invited to wear Victorian costume.
Dilwyn
DILWYN SUPPORT GROUP FOR ST MICHAEL’S HOSPICE - We had a lovely sunny day for our afternoon tea at Henwood, Dilwyn, by kind permission of Sarah Chase, on May 30. After a stroll around the gardens, everyone thoroughly enjoyed a fantastic performance by Titley Ladies Choir followed by a delicious tea.
We are very grateful to Sarah, who has been a member of our committee for 15 years, for hosting this successful event. We raised £955. Many thanks to all who attended.
Dinedor
EXHIBITION AND SALE OF ORIGINAL ART - With strawberries and cream and Pimm’s.
Sunday, 2.30pm-5.30pm in Dinedor Village Hall. Adults £5, children £3. In aid of village hall funds.
Information: 01432 870587.
Dorstone
CROWN GREEN BOWLING - On June 2, Dorstone Bowling Club visited Bridgnorth in Shropshire to play a friendly match.
Unfortunately it was a whitewash with Dorstone losing all their games. On June 7, the club staged their annual doubles competition which was won by Phil Jackson and Vi Smith who were both in excellent form beating Peter Smith and Pam Savage in the final.
Dulas
GARDEN FETE - On June 28 Dulas Court residential home will hold its annual garden fete. There will be a dog show, with all proceeds to Herefordshire and Worcestershire Animal Rescue.
Musical entertainment throughout the day, Rowlestone Farmhouse Ice Creams, skittle alley, tombola, duck race and more. Elsa from Frozen will be offering face painting and there will also be Bollywood dancers performing, and a harpist. A church service will be held at 4.15pm for those who wish to attend. From 2.30pm until 5.30pm all welcome, please come along to enjoy the day.
Dymock
COMPANION DOG SHOW AND STRAWBERRY FAIR - The annual Companion Dog Show and Strawberry Fair will be held on the Wintour’s Green outside St Mary’s Church and Dymock Parish Hall (GL18 2AG) on June 21 from 1.30pm - 4.30pm.
The dog show starts at 2.30pm but entries will be taken on the green from 1.30pm. There are four classes for pedigree dogs and six novelty classes for dogs of any kind such as the prettiest bitch, the most handsome dog etc. Entry fee is £1 per class with rosettes to sixth place.
Also on the Wintour’s Green there will be skittles, tombola and other games.
In the parish hall delicious strawberry teas will be served including the popular cream scones.
Jewellery, second hand books, plants, bric a brac and home made cakes will also be on sale.
Proceeds for parish hall funds.
Enquiries, please call Jenny Thick on 01531 890453.
EARDISLAND BOWLS CLUB - Eardisland Bowls Club playing the Swifts at home in the Hereford Men’s League had a good aggregate win with Phil Sharp’s rink of Phil Milchard, Doug Tantrum, and Dave Bray scoring 27-12 with Jonathan Farndon’s rink losing by only 2.
Playing the Civil Service at home, Eardisland lost 76-41 with one winning rink skipped by Dave Bray with Selina Dykes and Mavis Tantrum scoring 14-12.
Playing Presteigne away, Eardisland lost the match 93-59 but had one winning rink skipped by Gill Williams with Wendy Powell, Mell Kruft-Welton and Doug Tantrum scoring 20-15.
On June 8, Eardisland Bowls Club invited two schools consisting of 16 children from Shobdon and eight from Dilwyn to have a go at playing bowls. The event was coached by Bill Wheatly (county coach) and Robin Williams Eardisland’s club coach, with members of the club headed by Gill Williams assisting.
A good day was had by all with the children (and teachers) tasked with bowling to a target and various other tests with the children being awarded a certificate at the end of the day. It is hoped that this will lead to other schools visiting.
Eardisland bowling club will always welcome new members with club nights on Tuesdays at 6pm. Please bring flat shoes if you wish to play.
PONTRILAS WI - Two members were given invitations to the Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace on June 2 to celebrate 100 years of the WI and were privileged to meet the Duchess of Cornwall. A brisk wind made for a lively day with hats going in all directions. A chance to meet fellow members from all over the British Isles including Jersey, and one of the original Calendar Girls. Lovely tea and beautiful gardens made a day to remember.
COFFEE MORNING - In aid of BMS World Mission Disaster Recovery, a coffee morning will be held at the Baptist Chapel on June 20 from 10am to 12 noon. Plants, cakes, bric-a-brac for sale. All are welcome.
HEALING AND TRANQUILLITY Send news, events, pictures and club reports to reach us by 10am Friday for consideration for publication county times - A special Holy Communion service in Rowlestone Church at 6pm on Sunday.
SONGS OF PRAISE - On Wednesday at 7pm in Bacton Church.
TEXAS CONFERENCE - Penny Evans will give her presentation on the International Symposium on Ministry Development conference she attended in Texas entitled ‘God’s Call, Our Response: What Church Does God’s Mission Now Require?’ In St Michael’s Hall starting at 7.30pm.
Hatfield
CHURCH FETE - Hatfield Church fete Saturday at 3pm. Signposted off the Bromyard/Leominster Road, A44.
Teas, skittles, draw, bottle stall, antiques, ample car parking and beautiful gardens to look around.
Hay-on-Wye
BRYNGWYN RIDING CENTRE To celebrates 40 years Bryngwyn Riding Centre will be holding a fun day on June 27 from 11am - 4pm.
The day shall include riding and carriage driving demonstrations, vintage display, car boot, bouncy castle, face painting, novelty dog show, stalls and barbecue.
All money raised on the day will go to Bryngwyn Riding for the Disabled Group (HR5 3QN).
The group offers riding and carriage driving experiences to adults and children with physical and/or learning disabilities.
If you would like any further information please ring Becky on 01497 851669 or Ruth on 01497 851360.
Hereford
HAMPTON DENE SUMMER FAIR - June 27, 1-4pm at Hampton Dene Primary School.
Demonstrations by Page Family Tae Kwon Do, Roaming Reptiles, Nicola’s School of Dance. Fancy dress parade at 3pm. Barbecue, bar, ice creams, stalls and lots of family fun.
LIONS CLUB CAR BOOT - The new season of car boot sales is already in full swing, and helping one city community service group raise vital funds for local charities. For Hereford Lions Club this is the fifth season for their popular and friendly car boot on Roman Road opposite South Hereford Garages and Bookers each Saturday morning.
In the first four years the club raised £20,000 for local charities, including St Michael’s Hospice, Acorns Children’s Hospice, Air Ambulance, the Lions Community Transport Service for the elderly and disabled and a host of help to individuals in need of a helping hand.
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; 1.30pm Holy Baptism at St Michael’s Church, Breinton; 11am Parish Eucharist at Holy Trinity Church, Whitecross; 4pm Holy Baptism at Holy Trinity Church, Whitecross; 8am Holy Communion (BCP) at St Nicholas’ Church; 11am Choral Communion at St Nicholas’ Church; 6.30pm Evensong 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, June 25: 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.
MORDIFORD COMMUNITY CHOIR - Summer concert 2015, a glorious evening of music to gladden your hearts. Showcasing popular music spanning five decades, including songs from the stage and screen.
July 18, 7.30pm at The Rose Garden, Ledbury Road, Hereford, HR1 2TR. Tickets £5 per adult and £2.50 per child, raffle and bar available. Tickets from The Haven, 37 Owen Street; The Rose Garden, Ledbury Road; Outback Records, Church Street; West End Stores, Fownhope.
More information at mordifordchoir.co.uk, aawatkins@btinternet.com, 01432 873110.
SOUTH WYE FUN DAY - August 15 at Hinton Community Centre, Hereford from noon - 4pm. Local policing, fire engine, bouncy castle, sponging, monkey bar challenge, sponsored spin-a-thon, henna tattoos, exercise challenges, photo booth, bake sale, jail and bait, fair stalls, face painting, barbecue, ice cream, raffle, penny sweets. Organised by Hereford Police Cadets. All proceeds to Hope Support Services, a local charity that support young people when a close family member is diagnosed with a life threatening illness.
HEREFORDSHIRE HEARTSTART - Free two hour Heartstart Course (CPR etc) at St Thomas Cantilupe C of E Academy, Hereford on Monday from 7pm to 9pm.
Booking essential, to book your place email herefordshireheartstart@btconnect.com or call 0845 6060654.
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY - Kington Horticultural Society’s next meeting is tonight in the Masonic Hall, Kington HR5 3DY at 7.30pm. The speaker is Paul Green on Plants for Patios and Pots.
Doors open at 7pm, visitors welcome (£2.50).
HEREFORDSHIRE HEARTSTART - Free two-hour Heartstart Course (CPR etc) at St John House, Kington on Thursday, June 25 from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Booking essential, to book your place email herefordshireheartstart@btconnect.com or call 0845 6060654.
Knighton
ART FOR AMNESTY - This year’s Art for Amnesty exhibition opens in Knighton library on Wednesday and runs until July 4.
The featured artist is Daniel Louis MacCarthy, a painter and printmaker from Herefordshire.
Daniel born in 1986 live and works in Limehouse, East London where he settled after graduating from the Royal Drawing School. His work explores, among other themes, the nature of freedom and servitude in contemporary life, utilising mediums ranging from oils and woodcuts to film and photography. In this exhibition of recent prints, the artists adopts the old style and form of the scroll in order to tell new stories. The exhibition has been organised by the Knighton Amnesty Group. Contact Jean Salt on 01547 530497 for further information.
NGS OPEN GARDEN - The gardens of Pontfaen House in Knighton will be open on Saturday and Sunday from 1pm to 4.30pm.At the event there will be plants for sale and refreshments available, admission £3.50, children free. Hosts Brenda and John Morgan are opening their gardens as part of the National Gardens Scheme that supports Macmillan Cancer Support, Marie Curie Cancer Care, Help the Hospices, Carers Trust, QNI the Queen’s Nursing Institute, Perennial Gardeners Royal Benevolent Society, Parkinsons UK, plus more.
COFFEE MORNINGS - There will be a coffee morning at the church hall, Knighton on Saturday, starting at 10.30am. There will be cakes, produce, plants and more for sale. There will also be refreshments and a prize draw.
CHURCH SERVICES - St Edward’s church, Knighton, 10.30am, family service; 2.30pm Baptism.
St David’s Church, Whitton 9.30am Holy Communion.
St Andrew’s Church, Norton 11am Holy Communion.
Knighton Methodist Church 11am.
Knighton Catholic Church 11am.
Knighton Baptist Church 11am, annual gift day communion followed by bring and share lunch.
MIDSUMMER VINTAGE BALL - at The Lion Ballroom Leominster, Saturday from 7.30pm to midnight. Live music and dance instruction, music from Naomi’s Hotsy Totsy Band. Dress code smart or vintage inspired. Tickets £15 (drink on arrival). For further information please contact Naomi Hart on 01588 674823 or email naomihart26@yahoo.co.uk Tickets also on sale from the Lion Gallery Leominster. There will be a raffle in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society.
LEOMINSTER FRIDAY COFFEE MORNINGS - Catch up over coffee at Age UK. Spend some time with friends and meet new people. Tea, coffee, biscuits, cake, only £1 and free for first-time visitors.
Every Friday 10.30am - noon at Age UK, 30 West Street, Leominster Town, HR6 3ES.
Disabled access at rear of building.
Tomorrow, 10.30am - noon, special music and sing-along-songs with musician David Bayliss.
For further information, pop in or contact us on 0845 688 1298, ageuk.org.uk/herefordandlocalities.
THE SARAH SMITH QUARTET - Jazz concert Saturday, 7.30pm, at Lingen Village Hall in aid of Welsh Air Ambulance.
Award wining improvising violist playing jazz, folk and much more.
Tickets £10, under 12s £6 available from sarahsmithtickets@gmail.
com or 07792 541110. Review: Sarah plays gypsy jazz with authentic passion, fire and virtuosity. Bar available - bring your own nibbles.
COMPUTER CLASS - Haven’t got time to sign up for a lengthy computer course or just need a refresher?
A bite-size class on the ‘Publisher’ programme will take place at Lingen Village Hall on July 11, 10am-noon, with a certified IT tutor.
Cost £7.50 per hour. Future five- week courses to also take place: iPads, tablets and a ‘Publisher’ course specifically for the design of cards and calendars.
Phone 01544 260865 email: lingenvillagehall@gmail.com FETE - The village fete is on June 20 in the churchyard, SY7 0DY, starting 2pm. Admission £1, children free. All the usual favourites including stalls, tombola, skittles, teas etc. and fun dog show (thank you Caroline of Stoneybridge Farm). In aid of church, village hall, and St Michael’s Hospice.
Split your time with the Royal George Beer Festival, also on in the village.
ZUMBA EXERCISE CLASSES - At Lingen Village Hall. Wednesday morning classes start July 8, 9.30am - 10.30am (time may change to 10am - 11am if class members wish). Cost £4.50.
Saturday morning classes start September 5, 9.30am - 10.30am (time may change to 10am - 11am if class members wish). Cost £4.50. High impact full zumba experience classes and/or low impact classes, no jumping around (so gentler on joints) but still a good workout. Use of light dumbbells available for those interested in a bit more strength training and/or if there’s demand 15mins mat work towards end of sessions. Phone 01544 260865 or lingenvillagehall@gmail.com.
Llandrindod Wells
RADNORSHIRE SOCIETY - The society has been very active recently. On May 17 members of the Field Section met at the Roast Ox Inn at Painscastle, and were led on a fascinating and informative walk by Mo Lloyd, entitled ‘Common rights and enclosures’.
On May 20 a coach full of members went on the society’s annual excursion to neighbouring Montgomeryshire. Gregynog Hall was visited first and members wondered at this seemingly timber-framed hall, encased in a Victorian façade of concrete.
Members were met by the hall’s guide and Gregynog Librarian, Mary Oldham, an out-of-county member of the Radnorshire Society. An excellent talk was given about the history and development of the hall. The excursion continued to the town of Montgomery, with its strategically important castle, a tour of The Old Bell Museum, and a fascinating and informative tour of the town including the church, a building which is worthy of a visit in its own right. The last leg of the trip took members to Welshpool for a trip on the Welshpool and Llanfair Caereinion Light Railway.
Members of the Radnorshire Society were most grateful for an enjoyable and fitting day organised by the society’s excursion officer, Norma Baird-Murray, assisted by Penny Everett.
Members completed their busy week on May 22 with the second lecture in the society’s programme for 2015. The lecture was given by Eric Rees at the village hall, Llandewi Ystradenni. The talk was entitled ‘Child killer or victim? Mary Morgan of Presteigne’. The title was especially chosen in order to give a sense of mystery to this controversial local story. Mr Rees delivered his lecture on this story with many conflicting versions in a relaxed and informative manner, and the speaker later posed many questions about the story. The story of Mary Morgan is a contentious and mysterious one that still arouses strong feelings and emotions today, as was evident among members present for the lecture.
Mr Rees’s conclusions will be published in a forthcoming article in the 2015 edition of ‘The Transactions of the Radnorshire Society’. Mr Rees was thanked for his lecture by Dr Colin Hughes, honorary secretary of the society.
SUMMER FETE – Marden Church, Saturday at 2pm at Marden Community Hall. Plants, cakes, books, games and bric-a- brac galore. All welcome.
IAM HEREFORDSHIRE – The annual meeting of IAM Herefordshire, the charity dedicated to developing safer drivers, will take place at Much Birch Community Centre on June 30 at 7pm. Guest speaker will be David Higginbottom, from Driver First Assist (www.driver-first-assist.
org). Driver First Assist is a not- for-profit organisation, comprising drivers who have been trained to provide life-saving first aid and manage the scene at a road traffic collision, prior to the arrival of the emergency services. The agenda will also include committee reports and the election of committee officers for the coming year. Members’ nominations need to reach the secretary, Stella Boyd-Carpenter, before Monday.
Ocle Pychard and Much Cowarne
SALE ITEMS WANTED – Cris Hooper would like to make a plea for handmade articles to be sold in aid of the church on a 50-50 basis at the Much Cowarne village fete on September 5.
Contributions can include paintings, drawings, baskets or corn dollies, crocheting, photography, carpentry, metalwork, homemade toys, glasswork, patchwork or quilting. Whatever you enjoy! You are invited to help fill the stall and to contact Cris on 01531 640516.
SCHOOL FETE – Burley Gate Primary School will be holding its summer fete at the school on June 27. There will be a barbecue, strawberries and cream plus cakes and other refreshments, and attractions will include a bouncy castle, quad bikes, sumo suits, tombola, face painting and table top sales. Everyone is welcome.
PEMBRIDGE SHOW AND TROTTING RACES – July 25 is the 75th anniversary of Pembridge Show and Trotting Races. In addition to traditional horticulture and handicrafts, this year’s show will feature a horse and pony show with gymkhana and jumping from 9.30am.
Trotting races at 1.30pm and a dog show at 2pm. Merrion Owen’s “Quack Pack” will be performing throughout the day. Children and adults will be able to learn circus skills in the pink elephant tent.
Children’s entertainment, live music by Phil, trade stands and a craft tent are included in the many attractions. Tea tent refreshments, barbecue and bar.
Adults are £6, concessions £3, children under-16 are free.
Inquiries, offers of help, donations, contact Julie Mifflin on 01544 388414 or email juliemiff@ hotmail.co.uk.
Pencombe
PENCOMBE FETE – June 27 at 2pm. Bouncy castle, barbecue, cake stall, fortune teller, skittles and games.
Presteigne
LINGEN FETE – This year’s Lingen fete will take place this Saturday from 2pm in the churchyard. There will be all your favourite stalls and activities including a bouncy castle, bric-a- brac, books, a raffle, refreshments, plants, splat the rat, and the usual novelty dog show.
Admission is £1 and all proceeds will go to Lingen Church and local charities. For more information, call 267452.
100 CLUB – The football club recently held its 100 club draw for May in the Royal British Legion Club. The following winners were drawn: £100 Judi and Eddie Charlton, £50 Mike Preece, £40 Clive and Deb Field and £30 Mr D Duggan. The next draw will take place at The Farmers Inn on June 26 at around 9pm. Everyone is welcome to attend.
RELAY FOR LIFE – Just a reminder that this year’s Marches and Mid Wales Relay For Life in aid of Cancer Research will take place on June 27 and 28 at John Beddoes School playing fields beginning at noon on the Saturday and finishing 24 hours later at noon on the Sunday. The idea is for teams to walk around a track for 24 hours to show that cancer never sleeps.
One member of each team is required to be walking for the whole 24 hours. There will be loads going on including music, side stalls, entertainment, a grand raffle, refreshments plus lots more including the now famous “candle of hope” at 10pm where people can light a candle in memory of someone who has lost their life from cancer or to celebrate someone who has survived cancer. For further details, call chairman Mick Fryer on 260657.
CONCERT – Singer-songwriter Bridget St John and guitarist/ bluesy singer Michael Chapman will be performing at The Assembly Rooms this Saturday from 8pm. Tickets are £12 and can be purchased from The Courtyard Antiques, The Workhouse or by visiting wegottickets.com.
COFFEE MORNING – There is a coffee morning at The Judges Lodgings on June 26 from 10am.
All proceeds will go to The Shire Hall Museum Trust. Everyone is welcome to attend.
DRIVERS REQUIRED – Presteigne and Norton Community Support urgently require volunteer drivers to help with hospital visits etc. If you can spare a couple hours here and there please call in at the support office at The Drill Hall in Hereford Street or call 267961.
Drivers are reimbursed their expenses at 45p a mile.
SERVICES – This Sunday the following services will take place.
There is Holy Communion at Lingen at 9.30am. Then at 11am there is morning prayer at St Andrews. The final service is Holy Communion at Discoed at 6.30pm. Everyone is most welcome to attend these services.
MUSIC – Kington and District Opera Society present a concert “Songs from the Shows” at The Baptist Church on Friday from 7.30pm. Tickets cost £6 at the door or from church members or call 267253 for further information.
FURNITURE WAREHOUSE – The Presteigne Furniture Warehouse needs your unwanted re-usable furniture. Collections and enquiries call 07496 732067.
CONCERT - The Eos Ensemble Wind Octet will play Mozart and Beethoven at a concert at St Michael’s Church in Discoed on July 2, 7.30pm. Tickets are £12.50 from David Hiam on 01547 560246 or davidhiam@aol.com or from Winnie’s Newsagents.
TEA PARTY - A Blooming Great Tea Party at Wentes Meadow on June 28 from 12-3pm. All proceeds will go to Marie Curie Cancer Care.
BEER FESTIVAL - The annual beer festival will take place at The Royal George in Lingen from tomorrow until Sunday. There will be a hog roast and live music on the Saturday. For more information call 267498 or visit lingen.org.uk.
LE WEEKEND - Full Circle presents Le Weekend at Broadheath House, one mile from Presteigne on July 4 and 5. On Saturday lunchtime from 1-4pm there will be a three-course lunch and live music. On Saturday evening from 5pm to midnight the live music includes Black Rapids, Macadam Piano, Nuala Honan, Le Clown Fou, Little Rumba and Jess Hall.
Then on Sunday from 12 noon to 6pm there will be Curtis Ellers American Circus, Lori Campbell and The Poobahs plus refreshments. Tickets are £25 per session or £65 for all weekend and are available from Courtyard Antiques or fullcirclefestival.co.uk.
RACES - Wales and Border Counties present Presteigne Harness Races on June 27 at Broadheath Common. The first race will start at 1.30pm.
Admission will be £7 for adults and free for under 14s. There will be a bar, bookmakers and refreshments available. For further details call the secretary on 01497 847603.
DRAW WINNERS - Presteigne and Norton Community Support recently held their June community draw. Grant Cooper drew the following winners: £20 Mrs Peggy Fasier Scott, £15 Mrs J Vardy and £12 Mrs N Carter. Thank you for your continuing support.
POLICE SURGERY - The bi- monthly police surgery will take place at the library on June 27 from 10-11am. Come and discuss any issues you have about your community with our local police team. Or just come and have a chat. All welcome.
MEET MICKEY AND MINNIE - Meet the Disney characters Mickey and Minnie Mouse this Saturday in Presteigne High Street from 10-11.30am. Come along, bring the children and have your photo taken with either or both and just make a donation in the charity box. All in aid of Cancer Research UK. For further details call 260485.
Preston Wynne
SUMMER FETE - On Sunday starting at 2.30pm on the cricket field at Preston Wynne. Brass band, children’s fancy dress, skittles, refreshments, tombola, cakes, plants, raffle and much more. Proceeds in aid of Preston Wynne and Felton Churches.
Ross-on-Wye
HEREFORDSHIRE HEART- START - Free two-hour Heartstart Course (CPR etc) at Tudorville Community Centre, Ross-on-Wye on July 7 from 1.30pm - 3.30pm.
Call Shari Vandervelde at the centre on 07510 430583.
Stoke Lacy
STOKE LACY AND DISTRICT GARDEN CLUB - The garden club will be holding an afternoon tea at Dovecote Barn, Stoke Lacy, on Tuesday. The organic garden has been designed and developed by two club members over the last seven years. £5 per head, proceeds to charity. Jo Wells 01885 400200.
STOKE LACY CHURCH FETE - The 2015 Stoke Lacy church fete will be held on July 11 and, as usual, donations to the stalls will be very welcome. Cakes, bric-a- brac, bottles, plants, bathroom accessories, preserves, toys and more or less anything that can be sold for the benefit of the church should be left at Stoke House in Herb Lane.
SUMMER EVENING OF POETRY - Saturday, 5.30pm, outside of Weobley Parish Church or inside if wet. Display of poems and poetry readings. Admission £3 adults, £1 children. Free strawberries and cream. Cakes, teas and coffee for donations. Prizes presented for best poem.
Wigmore
GARDENING CLUB - Wigmore and District Gardening Club.
Visit to riverside gardens in Aymestrey on Thursday June 25.
We welcome you to come and join us for our club visit to the gardens of the Riverside Inn at Aymestrey (HR6 9ST). We will meet at 1.30pm and be shown around the kitchen garden by the head chef, who will explain the development of the gardens and how the produce is used. Contact Cathy Jones on 07813 733240 cathleenj2001@ yahoo.co.uk.
FRESH PRODUCE SALE - Saturday at Yarkhill Village Hall, 10am to noon. Local, seasonal, fresh produce – eggs, meat, vegetables, fruit, flowers and preserves. To take place on the third Saturday of the month until September. Hazel Walter on 01432 890320.
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