Almeley
FLICKS IN THE STICKS – The first film of the season is 12 Years A Slave (15), tonight at 7.30pm in Almeley village hall, tickets £4. Bar available, comfortable seats, ample parking, doors open at 7pm.
VILLAGE LUNCH – Almeley village lunch will be on October 5, 12.30pm, £9.50 for three courses plus tea or coffee, bar available. Please book by October 1, on 01544 340635.
Aymestrey and Leinthall Earls
NATURE TRUST – The Aymestrey branch of the Nature Trust meets in the parish hall tonight at 7.30pm when Nigel Cane-Honeysett will give a talk Spinning a Web.
MUSIC FROM WALES – On Saturday at 7.30pm Aymestrey Parish Hall plays host to ALAW, a group of three exceptional musicians from Wales who take their audience on a musical journey with tunes from places such as Bulgaria and India. However, at the heart of their set is a passion for the old tunes of Wales. There will be a licensed bar and a raffle. Tickets are £10, (£5 children), (£25 family). Tel 01568 770367/709031.
HARVEST FESTIVAL – Aymestrey’s harvest festival will be held on October 3, at 6.30pm followed by harvest supper in Aymestrey Parish Hall.
Bartestree
SINGING WORKSHOP – Truly Angelic Music for Michaelmas, Border Marches Early Music Forum – a workshop for singers, Saturday at Bartestree Village Hall, 10am-5pm. Tutor Patrick Craig explores music that features the words and actions of angels, including works by Victoria, Palestrina, Lobo, Weelkes and others. £16 for Early Music Fora members, £18 for non- members, £5 for students. Satnav HR1 4BY. Booking essential. Contact Hannah Davies on 01432 341154 or email hannahjdavies34@gmail.com For further details see www.bmemf.org.uk.
Bishop’s Frome and Fromes Hill
WORLD’S BIGGEST COFFEE MORNING – The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning will take place in the village centre at Bishop’s Frome tomorrow, from 10am- noon. Raffle, cakes plus bring and buy. Everyone is welcome.
PARISH COUNCIL – Martin Field, the clerk to Bishop’s Frome Parish Council, has resigned with immediate effect due to health problems. This leaves a vacancy. Anyone interested should contact any parish councillor. Residents are reminded that the former clerk remains the Hereford Times correspondent for Bishop’s Frome and Fromes Hill but will now be ‘out of the loop’ to a certain extent. Anyone with details of local news and events would be advised to contact him direct just to ensure that he’s aware of what’s coming up.
CORRESPONDENT – Martin Field, The Old School House, Burley Gate, 01432 820074, parishclerk@ymail.com.
Bishopstone
VILLAGE WALK – Saturday, meet 10am at the Boat Inn, Whitney-on- Wye (HR3 6EH), moderately hilly walk with six stiles, muddy in places so wear suitable footwear.
VILLAGE LOTTERY – Carmen Derry won £25, number 14 on September 6. Luke Jordan won £25, number 44 on September 13.
Bodenham
MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING – The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning is from 10.30am- 12.30pm tomorrow at Bodenham Chapel in Chapel Lane. Admission £3. Offers of cakes and raffle prizes to Pat Austin on 01568 797994.
FLOOD PROTECTION GROUP – The Flood Protection Group will be organising a working party in Orchard Close tomorrow from 6pm. The event should take no more than an hour. Details from 01568 797170. The group will be holding its bonfire party at Millcroft Farm on Saturday from 6pm. The next regular meeting will be at Siward James Centre from 7.30pm on Tuesday. These meetings are open to all.
FLICKS IN THE STICKS – Presents The Monuments Men (12A) tomorrow. (Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm). Refreshments will be available.
KNIT-IN – The Bodenham Romania Support Group is holding its regular knit-in today, Thursday, from 2-4pm at Ash Grove View. Newcomers are always welcome. All materials are supplied free, but donations of knitting wool, rug wool and anything similar will always be warmly welcomed.
TRAVELS WITH A CAMERA – The next instalment of Travels with a Camera will be at the Bodenham Chapel in Chapel Lane on October 10, and will feature The Royal Horticultural Society Gardens at Wisley, as presented by Brian Skinner. Programmes tend to run from 7.30-9.15pm (approx). The admission charge of £3 is in aid of the Hope Carriers Trust (unless stated otherwise). Light refreshments provided. Call Dave or Jenny Hill on 01568 797531 for more.
Bosbury
IT’S A DOG’S LIFE – At Bosbury Parish Hall, on October 23, 7.30pm start. An evening with Charlotte Matthews from Belmont Veterinary Centre who will speak on general health issues of dogs and Rhiannon Bradford who will speak on skeletal and muscular problems in dogs. There will be a question and answer session with Charlotte and Rhiannon after the main talk. This will be followed by a ploughman’s with teas and coffees plus there will be a raffle. The evening is free to members of the Hereford Ringcraft Club. Non- members £2. Any proceeds go to Greyhound Rescue. To reserve a place contact N Barrett on 01568 610744 or Paul on 01432 880553.
Bridge Sollars
BONUS BALL – Adrian Connor won £25 on September 6, number 14. Brian and Jenny Merrick won £25 on September 13, number 44.
LOCAL HISTORY EVENING – Tonight at 7.30pm at the New Bridge community centre – meet a medieval archer. Jason O’Keefe from the Border Levy re-enactment group who will talk about the life of a 15th century archer and demonstrate the sort of clothing and weapons that helped to make archers from our part of England such a powerful fighting force. Admission £2 to include coffee and biscuits.
PARISH FREIGHTER – The parish freighter will be coming to the Clehonger Village Hall car park. This will be on October 4 between 11am and 1pm and will be an opportunity for local residents to dispose of unwanted items. Further details are on the parish notice boards by Clehonger Church, outside the Topshop in Birch Hill Road and in Poplar Road.
Cusop
UPDATE ON CAR BOOT – Thank you to all the family, helpers, supporters and everyone who attended the car boot. Arthritis Research UK is not government funded, so without communities like ours there would not be any treatment available. The total amount was raised £1,115. Thank you.
Dorstone
CROWN GREEN BOWLS – A friendly fixture between a Shropshire league team called Burway from Ludlow was played on September 14 at Dorstone Bowling Club. All the matches were close, but Dorstone won the fixture 6-4 by winning the last two matches.
FLICKS IN THE STICKS – At Dorstone village hall, tomorrow at 6.30pm. The LEGO Movie (U).
CALENDAR 2015 – After the great success of the 2014 calendar, we are again calling on all keen photographers to prepare and submit your favourite local photos so we can select 12 winning images for the 2015 Dorstone calendar. The photos should relate to Dorstone, that’s the only criteria for the subject matter. Entries can be digital (jpg) or print, colour or black and white and should be made by October 20. Maximum of ten entries per person – a panel of experienced photographers will select the top 12 entries for inclusion in the calendar. Look out for posters and check the Dorstone website. For full information email Colin Lawrence LLiLTD@ aol.com. Entry fees apply.
OPEN PARISH MEETING – Eardisland village hall committee are holding an open parish meeting on October 9 at 7.30pm in the village hall. This building is for everyone in the parish but help is needed. Please come and join the committee, be part of the H(Hall) Team or just come and give your view on the future of this vital community asset. Eardisland MEETING – The Neighbourhood Development Plan Steering Group meeting is on October 2 in the village hall, at 7.30pm. All welcome.
EARDISLAND TWINNING ASSOCIATION – Notice is hereby given of the AGM for Eardisland Twinning Association, to be held in Eardisland village hall on October 22, at 7.30pm.
Eaton Bishop
HARVEST SUPPER – It has been decided to cancel the harvest supper due to take place on October 5.
EATON BISHOP RECIPE BOOK – The Eaton Bishop Recipe Book, which is a collection of much-loved recipes from villagers, will make a lovely Christmas present for someone. Order your copy from Mary on 07899 808161, it costs £10.
CURRY AND QUIZ – Come along to our next curry and quiz evening on October 17 at 7.30pm in Eaton Bishop village hall. £6 per person (maximum five per team) including a tasty curry. Bring your own drinks. There will be a raffle and all funds raised will go to the church.
POP IN – To the Methodist Chapel on Saturday between 10am and 11.30am for a cup of tea or coffee.
HARVEST FESTIVALS – Saturday at 3pm at Kilpeck Church followed by tea. 11am at St Michael, Ewyas Harold followed by two course lunch and a glass of wine for £10.
UNICORN SINGERS – Will be giving a concert at Dore Abbey on Sunday, 6pm.
MESSY CHURCH – Is held in St. Michaels Hall from 3.30pm - 5.30pm. for children aged zero to 11 with at least one parent or guardian. Fun, activities, singing, stories and a hot meal.
Hereford
CHURCH SERVICES – Tomorrow 8.15am morning prayer and eucharist at Holy Trinity Church, Whitecross Road. Sunday, 9.30am patronal eucharist for Michaelmas at St Michael’s Church, Breinton; 10.30am junior church in the village hall, Breinton; 11am team eucharist at which the Rev Ruth Hulse will preside for the first time at Holy Trinity Church; 8am holy communion (BCP) at St Nicholas’ Church; 1.30pm holy baptism at St Nicholas’ Church; 6.30pm evensong at St Nicholas’ Church. Monday, 8.15am morning prayer and eucharist at Holy Trinity Church. Tuesday, 8.15am morning prayer and eucharist at Holy Trinity Church; 12.10pm said mass at All Saints’ Church. Wednesday, 8.15am morning prayer and eucharist at Holy Trinity Church; 12.10pm said mass at All Saints’ Church. Thursday, October 2, 8.15am morning prayer and eucharist at Holy Trinity Church; 10am holy communion at Holy Trinity Church; 12.10pm said mass at All Saints’ Church.
HEARTSTART – Free two hour Heartstart Course (CPR etc) for parents/carers of Trinity Primary School, Hereford on October 9, from 7-9pm. Booking essential, contact Andrea Evans at Trinity Primary School on 01432 266268.
ADVANCED DRIVING COURSES – Regular courses are run for those motorists wishing to raise their skills to an advanced level and fulfil their potential as a driver. The next ‘Skill for Life’ courses start at Much Birch on October 28, and near Leominster on October 29. Three weekly evening sessions, with practical in-car advice from a team of highly experienced advanced driver observers. If you would like to simply check out how good your driving is, then you could opt for a public assessment drive. The cost is just £15. For more information call 01432 840835 or email safer-drivers@iam- herefordshire.org.uk
COMEDY NIGHT – A night with Black Country humour and vocal duo Dandy. Saturday, 7.30pm, The Imperial, Widemarsh Street, Hereford. Tickets are £10 to include food, bar available from mayor’s secretary, Town Hall, 01432 260438, Quattro, Widemarsh Street, Outback Records, Church St for the mayor’s charity.
Hope Mansell
FREE HEARTSTART COURSE – Do you live in or near Hope Mansell? 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 Hope Mansell Village Hall. October 6, 7-9pm. Booking essential. To book call Caroline Elmitt on 01989 751989. 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. Simple skills save lives. www.herefordshireheartstart.org.
Humber
HARVEST FESTIVAL – On Sunday, St Mary’s Church, Humber will be holding their harvest festival service in the church at 11.45am. This will be followed by the ever popular harvest lunch in Risbury Village Hall commencing at approximately 1pm. Everyone is welcome to attend these events.
Huntington
BALLOON RACE – In order to mark the 60th anniversary of the Huntington fete which took place on July 19, a grand balloon race was held for the first time, to mark the historic occasion. To the organisers’ delight, three labels from the 60 or so balloons which were bought and sent into the skies, have been returned to the organisers. The winning balloon landed as far away as Pryn-y-Coed, Llangollen and was returned by Dave Mann. This was 71.7 miles from Huntington and Lucinda Jones was the original buyer. Another landed at Criggion, Welshpool, 50 miles away and was returned by Mr D Pryce. Mrs Dorothy Jones was the buyer. Finally, another was found by Karen Humphreys at Churchstoke, Powys and the buyer was Mike Lloyd. Congratulations go to all.
PLAYGROUP – Kimbolton Nursery Play Group meets every Tuesday at Kimbolton village hall from 9.30-11am term time. We are a friendly group of mums running a baby, toddler and pre-school playgroup with lots of play experiences on offer. We have a dedicated baby area, water play, story area, pretend play and a different craft experience every week along with lots of other exciting things to do. Drinks and snacks for children and coffee and cake for adults are provided. Children under six months are free, one child over 6 months £2 and two or more children over six months is £3.50. First session is free. For more details contact Mrs Price on 01568 614743 or Zoe on 01568 760520.
Kingstone
MACMILLIAN COFFEE DAY – Saturday at Kingstone Village Hall from 10am-5pm. With various stalls, breakfast baps, cakes, bingo at 3pm. Please come and support us.
BINGO – October 3, at Kingstone Village Hall. Eyes down at 8pm. In aid of Guide International funds. Grand prizes. Any queries ring Nikki Addis 01981 251720.
MEMORY WALK – Lynhales Hall Nursing Home will be holding its annual Memory Walk on October 5, at 10am. Join us for a walk in the autumn sunshine in our beautiful grounds and help support the Alzheimer’s Society. Great raffle prizes to be won, and refreshments provided for all participants following the walk. Everyone welcome.
COMMUNITY CENTRE – Classes and activities at Lady Hawkins’ Community Leisure Centre, Kington. Monday, GP referral, circuits, lose-a-cise, belly dancing. Tuesday, 20/20/20, karate. Wednesday, spinning, gym inductions. Thursday, spinning, ballet and tap. Friday, junior and senior tennis coaching, ballet, adult ballet. Saturday, spinning. Please contact the centre on 01544 230488 or email ladyhawkinsleisure@herefordshire.gov.uk for further information or to book your place.
Knighton
COFFEE MORNING – The Knighton Macmillan support group will be holding a coffee morning on September 26, as part of the Macmillan World’s Biggest Coffee Morning. The event will take place from 10.30am-noon in the church hall, Knighton.
CHURCH SERVICES – For Sunday, St Edward’s Church, Knighton 9.30am; St David’s Church, Whitton no service; St Andrew’s Church, Norton 11am; St Mary’s Church, Pilleth 3pm harvest service; Knighton Methodist Church 11am; Knighton Baptist Church 11am.
TASTER SESSION – Knighton Short Mat Bowling Club will be holding a taster session at the church hall, Knighton on September 29, starting at 2pm. The event is for anyone who is interested in having a go, whether they are a complete beginner or have played in the past. The club runs weekly on Monday afternoons and if anyone would like to join, subscriptions are £6 plus £3 per session. For more information telephone 01547 529410.
CAR BOOT SALE – The Friends of Knighton Primary School will be holding a car boot sale at the school on Saturday from 1-4pm. £5 per boot. Call 07530 005639 to book.
Leominster
SHARING SHAKESPEARE – Do you enjoy Shakespeare’s plays? Then why not join a small group of like-minded enthusiasts who meet every month to read and discuss the plays in a friendly and informal setting? From time to time we arrange theatre or film visits too. We meet in the art room at Leominster’s community centre in School Road on the fourth Wednesday of every month from 7.30-9.30pm. This is not an education class. We meet simply because we enjoy reading the plays and discovering what makes Shakespeare so special. There is just a small charge to cover room hire and refreshments. For details 01568 614384 or 01568 750454.
WORLD’S LARGEST COFFEE MORNING – Leominster Funeral Directors Handley & Hawcutt, will be taking part in Macmillan Cancer Support’s World’s Largest Coffee Morning. The event will take place tomorrow between 10am-2pm, at Drapers Lane, Leominster, HR6 8ND, 01568 612225. Raffle tickets will be on sale for some lovely prizes and there will be hot/cold drinks and homemade cakes available.
CARPET BOWLS – The Lingen Carpet Bowls Team returns to the hall this evening for the first game of the season. Call Richard 01544 267508.
WORLD’S BIGGEST TEA PARTY – For Macmillan Cancer Support tomorrow 3-5pm at the village hall. For more info call Sue on 01568 770636.
LINGEN LECTURES – Start on October 1, at 7.30pm at the hall with Tony Ditcham DSC on A Home on the Rolling Main, £8 to include glass of wine and canapes. A one-off programme of six weekly lectures on a wide range of subjects in aid of the village hall.
LINGEN HISTORY GROUP – Presents the first of two illustrated talks by the locally renown local historian Duncan James on the Historic Houses of Lingen, October 6, 7.30pm, Lingen village hall £4.50. Call 01544 260865.
BRIDGE EVENING – November 12, play starts at 6.30pm at the hall in aid of the Samaritans, with light supper. Call Mary 01544 267202.
MEETING – The next meeting of the Steering Group for the Neighbourhood Development Plan is at 7.30pm tonight in the Community Centre.
Much Birch
VILLAGE MARKET – Much Birch village market takes place tomorrow in Much Birch Community Hall (situated just off the A49 next door to Much Birch Surgery and signed from the road) between 2.30- 4.30pm. Stalls will include The Squeaky Pig, award winning suppliers of locally reared rare breed pork, sausage, including gluten free (to order) and bacon. Moor Meals, award winning local suppliers of Dexter beef, ready meals and pies. Llandinabo Farm Shop, selling chicken, lamb, duck and cooked meats, and Castle Cheese selling a variety of unusual cheeses and many more. Please support our producers who bring local food and crafts almost to our door. To find out more contact Mark on 01432 278026.
HEARTSTART – Free two hour Heartstart Course (CPR etc) at Much Marcle Memorial Hall on Tuesday from 7-9pm. Booking essential, call Jo Park at Much Marcle Primary School on 01531 660 607.
New Radnor
ANNUAL TABLE-TOP AND GARAGE SALE – Sunday, starting at 11am, £5 per table. All proceeds to be divided between Air Ambulance and Macmillan Cancer Care. Telephone 01544 350232 or 350383 for further details. This is an open air event.
Ocle Pychard and Much Cowarne
AN EVENING OF LIGHT ENTERTAINMENT – Much Cowarne Church is presenting an evening of light entertainment, featuring Alan Stott, next Monday at 7.30pm. It will be held in the wedding marquee at the Old Rectory, Much Cowarne. Tickets are £10 to include a ploughman’s and are available from Ted and Jean on 01432 820402 or 0785402662. There will be a licensed bar.
HARVEST FESTIVALS – This year’s harvest festival at Ocle Pychard will take place in the church at 6pm on October 24. It will be followed by a fish and chip supper in Burley Gate Village Hall. Suppers can be ordered at the church or, for those who simply want the meal, orders can be placed on 01432 820328. The Much Cowarne Harvest Service will be held on October 10, and will be followed by a fish and chip supper in Burley Gate Village Hall, starting at 7.15pm. Tickets, at £7.50, can be ordered on 01432 820264. The Ullingswick harvest lunch will be in Burley Gate Village Hall from 1pm on October 19, and will be in aid of St Luke’s Church. Tickets can be ordered on 01432 820127.
PARISH COUNCIL – Martin Field, the clerk to Ocle Pychard Group Parish Council, has stepped down from the post with immediate effect following a number of health problems. This leaves a vacancy. Anyone interested should contact any existing parish councillor. Residents are reminded that the former clerk remains the Hereford Times correspondent for the area covered by the Community Newsletter will now be ‘out of the loop’ to a very large extent. Anyone with details of local news and events in those parishes would be advised to contact him direct on 01432 820074 or commnews@ymail.com.
Old Radnor
OLD RADNOR COFFEE MORNING – As part of the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning, there will be a coffee morning at Walton Court by kind permission of Glyn and Jean Price tomorrow from 10am-noon.
COMMUNITY CENTRE – On August 15, the trustees of the Golden Valley Community Centre finally got the keys to the old Magistrates’ Court building and left the premises across the road shared with Peterchurch Primary School. The GVCC trustees have been joined by two new members from the Friends of the Day Centre, the group of volunteers who have kept the old court building occupied and active in the 18 months since Herefordshire Council ended its contract with AgeUK to run day care provision there. There is a massive amount of work to be done but there are also very exciting opportunities ahead to make this building a vibrant hub of community activity with Peterchurch. Architects are soon to be consulted and a brand new website is under development but what to call the new centre? Suggestion boxes have been distributed throughout the village and the trustees are hoping that name emerges from this exercise in public consultation that will be memorable, aptly descriptive, catchy and launches the new project in an appropriately upbeat way. Everyone is welcome to an open morning, from 10am-1pm on Saturday. Come and have a look around, talk to the trustees about plans for the future. The new name will be announced, and tea and coffee, biscuits and cake will be free.
Presteigne
FUNDS RAISED – Charity bowl and quoits competitions raised £900 in Presteigne in memory of Gareth Bradford. Before his sudden death in July 2012, Gareth was a very keen bowler and quoits player. On behalf of his family including his brother Edward and mother Eileen Bradford, his sister Fiona Preece thanked everyone who helped with the two competitions, took part and donated raffle prizes. The money will be split between the Wales Air Ambulance and the British Heart Foundation.
COFFEE MORNING – This Friday in aid of Macmillan nurses at The Royal British Legion Club there will be a coffee morning from 10am-noon. During the coffee morning organiser Paula Randell will be having her hair shaved as part of the Macmillan Shave or Style campaign. You can either turn up at the coffee morning and support and sponsor Paula directly or you can call her on 260485 or visit www.shaveorstyle.org.uk/ shaves/paula-randell/ to pledge money.
WELSH LESSONS – Would you like to learn Welsh? If so, there are two courses at The Assembly Rooms in Presteigne. On Wednesday evenings there is a beginners’ course (NP152) from 6.30-8.30pm. Then on Thursday afternoons from 1-3pm there is an intermediate course. Each course costs £40 if you are working and £29 for concessions. For further details or to book a place call 0800 8766975.
ALLOTMENTS – Presteigne and Norton Town Council has vacancies on the waiting list for an allotment garden at Wentes Meadow. If you would like to be placed on the waiting list or would like further information, contact Tracey Price the town council clerk on 01547 528575, email pntc@hotmail.com or download an application form at www.presteigne.org.uk.
FILM SOCIETY – Presteigne Film Society have changed their name to Presteigne Screen. The 40th season has started. The next film being shown will be Calvary (15) at The Assembly Rooms this Friday at 8pm. Admission is £4.50 for adults and £3 for students. You can purchase a seven-film season ticket for £22. For further details call Pete Mackenzie on 370202 or Alex Dufort on 260577 or visit www. presteignescreen.org.uk or info@ presteignescreen.org.uk.
FAMILY PHOTOGRAPH – The annual photo shoot is taking place at The Scout Hut on October 11 and October 18, from 10.30am each day. Professional photographer Sandra Williams will again be in attendance. Places are very limited so please make sure you call to book a slot as soon as possible. Please call Kelly on 260036 or Kim on 260543.
MUSIC – Local band Sons of Yoda will be playing live at Presteigne Football Club on Saturday evening from 7.30pm. Admission is only £3 at the door.
WRITERS’ CIRCLE – The newly formed Writers Circle are looking for new members to join them on the third Tuesday of each month at The Assembly Rooms from 7.30- 9.30pm. The group read pieces they have worked on for constructive criticism and discussion. There is a small annual subscription and members take it in turns to supply refreshments. For further details call 260255.
100 CLUB – The football club would like to remind members that the annual subscription is now due. The cost is the same as last year at £25. New members are always welcome. For the £25 subscription you are entered into 12 monthly draws with a chance to win £100 each month as well as £50, £40 and £25. To join or for more information call Andrew Crowe on 07854 408577.
TABLE SALE – The annual New Radnor table and garage sale takes place this Sunday around New Radnor from 11am. Tables are £5 each with proceeds going to the Air Ambulance and Macmillan Cancer Care. For further details call 350232 or 350383.
SINGATHON – The first Singasongalongathon takes place this Saturday at St Andrew’s Church from 10am-5pm and at The Assembly Rooms from 5pm-10pm. Many local choirs and soloists will be performing throughout the day and you are welcome to come along and join in or just listen. Refreshments will be available throughout the day. Donations will be gratefully received. Any proceeds will be divided between St Andrew’s Church and Mid Border Arts. For further details call the organiser Marion Rowlatt on 260466.
SERVICES – There is a service of holy communion this Sunday at Kinsham at 9.30am and at St Andrew’s at 11am.
KNIT AND NATTER – There is a small group of knitters that meet at the Methodist Church on Monday evenings from 7-8.30pm. There is a small charge of £1 to cover the cost of the wool and postage. The group knit various garments for charities. For further details call Beth on 388051. MUSIC – Claire Iselin is a rising French star and will be giving an intimate harp recital at The Gallery at The Sidney Nolan Trust at The Rodd on Saturday from 7.30pm included in the programme will be Smetana, Hasselmans, Parish-Alvars and Renie. Admission is £9.50 for adults and £5 for students. For further details call 260149.
CHURCH APPEAL – St Andrew’s Church are updating their lighting and heating system. The current system is over 70 years old. They desperately need funds. They have applied for grants and have a small pot of funds already raised towards the total needed of over £180,000. There are several ways you can donate. There are special envelopes at the back of the church, you can send a donation to the appeal office at 27 Hereford Street, Presteigne, LD8 2AT or set up a standing order by calling 07973 131500.
FREE HEARTSTART COURSE – Heartstart Course (CPR etc) at Shobdon Primary School on October 13, 7-9pm. Booking essential. To book your place call 01568 708386.
Stoke Edith
HARVEST THANKSGIVING – The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Stoke Edith, will be celebrating its annual harvest festival on Sunday at 3.30pm. A service of choral evensong with the St Edith Singers will be followed by harvest supper in the church. Donations of tinned or packet foods, toiletries etc will be gratefully received for the Ledbury Food Bank, which helps local people in urgent need. Please bring your gifts to the service, or leave them at the church on Friday or Saturday beforehand. Flowers, fruit and vegetables to help decorate the church would also be most welcome.
Stoke Lacy
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM – Ahead of this year’s Remembrance Day, the Friends of Stoke Lacy Church have produced a booklet called We Will Remember Them , ensuring that the memories of the First World War casualties from the local area will not be lost. Copies are available from Stoke Lacy Church.
CORRESPONDENT – Martin Field, The Old School House, Burley Gate, HR1 3QR, 01432 820074, commnews@ymail.com.
Three Cocks
SINGING WORKSHOP – Ever wanted to sing Handel’s Messiah? Professional singers husband and wife team will be running a one day come and sing workshop at the Gwernyfed High School, Three Cocks, LD3 0SG on October 18, from 10am-4pm. For more ring 01982 560344. The price for the day will be £20 to include your own copy of the vocal score. Hot drinks will be provided, but bring your own mug please.
VOWCHURCH COUNTRY MARKET – This Saturday from 10am-noon at Vowchurch Village Hall. Top seasonal produce from The Golden Valley including organic vegetables, cheeses, preserves, eggs, sausages and meat, cakes plus plants for your garden and hand turned wooden stools, boards and artefacts. Meet friends and catch up on local gossip over coffee and bacon butties in the welcoming cafe.
Woolhope
ARCTIC TALK – David Fletcher, polar explorer and historian, gave a well attended talk in Woolhope on the Antarctic in March. He will be returning tomorrow, this time to talk on the Arctic. Woolhope village hall, 7.30pm. Admission is £5 adults and £2.50 teenagers. Refreshments and raffle. All proceeds in aid of St Michael’s Hospice Redevelopment Appeal.
FARMERS MARKET – Will take place in the village hall on Saturday from 10am-12.30pm. Many of the usual providers will be present selling locally sourced and prepared produce. Come along to the market and enjoy refreshments and company, and the wonderful Woolhope countryside.
ST LEONARD'S AUTUMN FAIR – Saturday 2-5pm. The Autumn Fair will be part of the Yarpole’s Big Weekend. This starts with Cora Weaver’s talk on county water sources at 7.30pm tonight, the Autumn Fair itself is on Saturday at 2pm, and on Sunday a harvest festival service at 11.30am, and the bring-and-share lunch at 1pm. Children’s activities and games will keep younger folk interested while older ones can amuse themselves by learning the skills of boules, judging a photo exhibition, trying their hand at Haiku poetry, searching the book stall, discussing and following local history. Everyone will find themselves fascinated by the Owls Rescue Service, contributing to the arts and crafts stand of a consequences story, while academics will find themselves challenged by the strange guess-the-weight contest. And in the finest tradition the big bric-a-brac stall should keep the most demanding bargain hunters fully occupied. Cream teas in the gallery cafe and/ or ordering pancakes cooked to order and slaking their thirst at the bar. As usual the ever-popular home made cake and sweet stalls will supply a terrific range of top quality take-home goodies.
Bell Bank Club
MADDIE the dog is very well and celebrated her fifth birthday this year on September 5. At a recent meeting, Bronllys elocutionist, John Parry, delighted everyone when he recited many of his poems, some old and some new and some humorous too. A message of condolence has been conveyed to Sue Munday on the passing of her husband John. He had driven members on Dial-a- Ride to meetings and become a very good friend to many members. The outing for August was an afternoon tea taken at Llangoed Hall. Members arrived in warm sunshine and enjoyed a fine afternoon tea in the garden rooms. Some of the history of the building was then read and a few members had the opportunity to browse upstairs. Before leaving, a sing-a-long took place around the grand piano. It was a wonderful outing and may well be repeated in the future. The Bell Bank Club offers an opportunity for blind and partially-sighted people to get together and support each other. They meet every Thursday from 2pm-4pm in the parish hall, Lion Street, Hay-on-Wye. Contact Eileen Bufton on 01497 820897.
Bishopswood WI
THIRTY-ONE members attended the meeting on September 12. The meeting opened, as usual, with Jerusalem followed by a short business meeting chaired by Sheila Trezona, as our president, Ann Jones was unable to attend. Various events were detailed including our upcoming group supper in October, and Sheila reported on the celebrations for the WI centenary with the handing over of the baton to the Ross group at the rowing club on September 5. It had been a beautiful morning with the river looking spectacular. This was reported in the local press and had been attended by Sheila and Cicely Symonds on behalf of Bishopswood and there were a number of other members there from WIs in the Ross group. We then had a welcome cup of tea, followed by this month’s speaker – Carole Dowding with a talk entitled “A brief history of Perfume”. Carole started her talk with a brief outline of her career, starting with showjumping! She then moved on from that and became a perfume consultant for Dior, ending up as head of the trading department before finishing her career in 1999. It was really a most fascinating talk She was most entertaining and amusing. She led us through lots of facts about perfume generally: when it was first used in ancient times, through smoke, and eventually how all the oils were produced by distillation and then blended and fixed to make them last in the present day. We were surprised to find that, at one time, only men wore perfume, and also that it was not used on the body but to fragrance gloves worn by ladies to mask the smell of the urine used in tanning the leather! None of us realised also that it takes one ton of flowers to create one ounce of perfumed oil. It was a very interesting talk and enjoyed by all of us. The vote of thanks was given by Gloria Clark. The meeting closed at 8.45pm and members were reminded that the next meeting is on October 10 and will start at 2.30pm as we will be on winter hours. The speaker will be Sandra Snell, the subject flower arranging. All are welcome.
Dortsone History Society
THE AGM will be on Wednesday at 7.30pm-8pm. Penny Platts will then give a talk entitled Five Extraordinary Churches – Brockhampton by Ross (Thatched Arts and Crafts), Hoarwithy (Italianate), Shobdon (Strawberry Hill Gothic), Dore Abbey (Cistercian Monastery and 17th century Parish Church) and Kilpeck (12th century Herefordshire School of Romanesque Sculpture) at the Dorstone Village Hall. Non- members £3. On November 5 at 8pm, Alan Brimson, the secretary of the Kilvert Society will give a talk entitled The Life and Diary of the Revd. Francis Kilvert, at 8pm.
Knighton and District Rotary Club
LAST month was another busy one and we had the added pleasure of welcoming former members Howard and Pauline Goslyn back to the club. We are very pleased to have them on board. The other highlights of the month included a visit from our Rotary district governor Sandra Townsend, who outlined her plans for this Rotary year. In the middle of the month we had a formal cheque presentation event at the Knighton Hotel with monies raised during the last Rotary year being given to a number of local charities. These included the Wales and Midlands Air Ambulances, Knighton community centre, the First Responders of Bucknell and of Knighton, community support groups of Presteigne and Knighton, among others. All details are on our website. We finished the month by having a stall at the Knighton Show to raise awareness of what we do for communities locally, nationally and worldwide. The “Guess the Mileage “and putting competitions were very popular, and we thank all those who attended for their support of our efforts. Why not find out more about us at www.knighton.rotary1150.org If you want to enjoy the company of like-minded people, and possibly get involved in what we do, come along to any of our Wednesday meetings. For more details contact us Norman Thorp on 01547 529666 or Cathy Jones on 07813 733240 email cathleenj2001@yahoo.co.uk.
Leominster U3A
IN September Commander Philip Unwin gave a wonderful fact- packed history of the SS Great Britain - the Concorde of her Day. Designed by Brunel as the world’s first iron ship, she was launched in 1843 by Prince Albert in front of 100,000 spectators. After a varied career as luxury Atlantic liner, emigrant ship on the Australia run, troop ship during the Crimean War and cargo ship under sail, she finally became a floating warehouse in the Falkland Islands and was scuttled in 1937. In 1970, after a campaign of fundraising and diplomacy, she was purchased and towed on a barge back to the dock in Bristol where she had been built, to an emotional homecoming with Prince Philip on board. Her restoration has won numerous national awards, conservation relying entirely on ticket sales, 170,000 visitors enjoying the ship in 2013. Chairman Anthea Lock reminded members of the book stall at the October 21 meeting where Richard Jordan will be describing Growing up in London during the Blitz.
Marden Gardeners Association
FOR the September meeting Mr Simon Haddock treated members to a super talk entitled The Glory of Roses. Voted the best loved English plant, they are very symbolic around the world. In England there was a war for the English Crown which has become known as the War of the Roses. They are often the centre piece of paintings, are considered to be very romantic and are used extensively in medicines. Apparently they can be grown right up to the Arctic circle and vary in height from just 12 inches high to 30 foot. Most interesting was the section on disease and pest control. Simon advised a number of treatments but stressed that a well-fed, watered and cared for plant with plenty of mulch around the base, will have much greater disease resistance, much like humans really. Lots of tender loving care needed then to produce excellent displays next year. Winner of the single stem competition was Mr Stan Rawlings. The next meeting is on October 14, when the speaker will be Chrissy Ching talking about the work and gardens of that great landscape gardener Capability Brown. Chrissy is a new speaker to Marden gardeners and the group is looking forward to her presentation. Visitors and new members to the gardening club are always very welcome. If you would like to join in for a taster evening members meet every second Tuesday of the month in the community centre at 7.30pm. More information on the club and it’s activities can be obtained from the secretary, Len Day on 01432 880657. Autumn Show: What a super show this year. Obviously the good weather helped to produce record crops but the club also had a number of new people enter which was very encouraging. Last year members were excited by a record number of 150 entries but the autumn show held on September 6, recorded 177 entries all of extremely high quality. The group are not professional gardeners; just people who enjoy their gardens so it was good to hear one lady say that she did not expect to win but just really enjoyed taking part in this village event. To put on such events requires a lot of hard work so members were all delighted to see so many visitors enjoying the afternoon and staying for refreshments and a chat. Many thanks to all who helped to make the day a great success particularly to all exhibitors and the judges. This is a good, enjoyable, village event, so many thanks for your support and if you have not been to one of the gardening shows before then do come along next year. Winners for the various groups were: Vegetables and fruit 1st Reg Cotterell, 2nd Susan Price, 3rd The Dutson-Smith family; flowers 1st Carol Rawlings, 2nd Doris Stephens, 3rd Elizabeth and June Gwynn; floral art 1st Janet Lloyd, 2nd Doris Stephens, 3rd Carol Rawlings; cookery and preserves 1st Janet Lloyd, 2nd Sue Dutson/ Elizabeth and June Gwynn, 3rd Ann Simpson; Handicrafts 1st Mavis Cotterell, 2nd Sue Price/ Janet Lloyd, 3rd Brian Skinner; children’s class up to 12 years 1st Sophie Dickenson, 2nd Charlotte Bryon, 3rd Jo Stanley; children’s class 12-16 years 1st Ellie Hall. Very well done to all the winners. In some cases the judges must have had a very difficult job as all entries, especially the children’s class, were of a very high standard. There is also an uncollected photograph from the show, so if the owner can give Len Day a call he can return it to you.
Moccas Railway Club
MOCCAS Railway Club will be meeting tomorrow at Moccas village Hall from 7.30pm for a evening of train fun. Everyone is welcome to attend. Adults £2, licensed bar. They are a small group with a wide range of interests from N gauge modelling to full size trains, for further information please contact Phil on 01981 500675 (7pm to 9pm please).
Multiple Sclerosis Society
THE Hereford and District Branch of the Multiple Sclerosis Society would like to thank the citizens of Hereford for their generous donations in the streets of Hereford on September 6. They collected the sum of £720.74 all of which will be used locally for the benefit of their members who are affected by MS.
Old Radnor WI
AUGUST and September have been out and about months for Old Radnor WI. On August 8 Gladestry WI invited other club members to celebrate the centenary commemorative baton passing through the area. The baton started its journey at Anglesey on January 1, 2014 - zigzagging around the country and will end at the Annual General Meeting held at The Royal Albert Hall in June 2015. It was a lovely afternoon when members met outside Old Radnor Church for photographs, attended by Rebe Brick, federation chairman, ending with a celebratory tea at Walton Village Hall. Members also went on the annual summer trip, this time it was on the Llangollen Canal. Again the weather was kind. A super lunch was enjoyed on board and a stroll round Llangollen Town later. September meeting was an afternoon at the Rhayader Dams. Visiting the visitor centre and going for afternoon tea later at The Penbont House Tea rooms run by Sandra Sanky. A super tea – cakes to melt in your mouth served in lovely surroundings. The speaker was Bryan Lawrence, a historian from Rhayader, who spoke briefly about the history of Rhayader Dams and the surrounding countryside. He was thanked by the president of Old Radnor WI. Next meeting will be an open meeting at Walton Village Hall, on October 7,at 7.30pm, where Dr Philip Cleland will be speaking about Second World War anecdotes. Everyone is most welcome to attend.
SSAFA
A LEADING military charity is urging Herefordians to “sup a cuppa for charity” next month. The Herefordshire branch of SSAFA, which supports serving and former members of the armed forces and the families, is calling on anyone who fancies a chat, a cuppa and a slice of cake to get involved in the annual Big Brew Up to help raise funds for the charity. Chairman of Herefordshire SSAFA, Air Vice-Marshal Mike Smart, said: “We’re really lucky in Herefordshire to have so many people who support this annual event. “It’s down to the friendly nature of Herefordians that they like to meet up and chat and really get behind the idea of raising a bit of cash, too, for the charity. “If you didn’t take part last year it’s great fun and an excellent excuse for a good old gossip over a cup of tea - and all in a good cause, too.” Anyone wanting to take part should visit www.thebigbrewup. org.uk to find out more imformation. SSAFA’s trained volunteers provide vital practical, emotional and financial support to thousands of people across the country. In the last year more than 80 families have been given help in Herefordshire. The charity has been helping the forces family for nearly 130 years and was the only national military charity supporting servicemen and their families when war broke out in 1914. If you think SSAFA could help you or you would be interesting in volunteering, please call 01432 273932. The Big Brew Up takes place from October 6-12.
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