FAREWELL TO HOMOEOPATH - Colleagues at Hereford Centre for Natural Health recently said farewell to Jill Etheridge, who has been a homoeopath and healer there for almost 24 years. At a bring-and-share supper and gift presentation there was much reminiscing about the development of the centre since the popular homoeopath joined as Jill White.

Jill was involved at the earliest planning stage of the centre, which was opened in 1987. She said it had been a real privilege to help more than 3,000 patients with a wide range of conditions over the years. Jill continues to run a practice at her home in Malvern, and homoeopathy is still available at HCNH from her colleague Barbara Winton.

FUND-RAISING SUCCESS - Herefordshire Growing Point held a very successful fundraising event at the RNCB on March 10, when about 150 people gathered for a gardeners’ question time chaired by Sir Roy Strong. The Times’ garden writer Stephen Anderton, tree nurseryman Nick Dunn and garden designer Robert Myers all provided knowledgeable and entertaining answers to a wide range of questions. There was a raffle and cakes donated by several generous supporters and drinks and canapé provided by the committee.

The evening was the brainchild of Jacky Gallagher, one of the Growing Point tutors.

FREE HEARTSTART COURSE - At the Royal National College for the Blind on Monday from 7pm to 9pm. Booking is essential as places are limited. To book a place, email co-ordinator Loraine Coleman at info@ herefordshireheartstart.co.uk or call 08456 060654.

BARN DANCE - To be held by the Hospice Angels in aid of St Michael’s Hospice in St Paul’s Community Centre, Church Road, Tupsley on Saturday 7pm to 10pm. Music by the spectacular Bandemonium. Entry £10 adults, £5 concessions includes a cheese or ham ploughman’s supper. This promises to be a really enjoyable evening for all ages.

ANNIVERSARY - As part of the 350th anniversary celebrations of Eignbrook Church, a service was held recently for all those who had been married there. The next special service is on May 13, at 3pm with parts of it in the style of 1662. All are welcome.

FUND-RAISER - A Hereford company raised £370 for Acorns children’s charity. Denco Lubrication, of Rotherwas Industrial Estate, held a fund-raiser at Whitecross Squash and Tennis Club.