Allensmore
CHRISTMAS LUNCH - Villagers of Allensmore are preparing and serving a traditional Christmas lunch of turkey and trimmings (or vegetarian alternative) on Sunday. Tickets are available from Stephen on 01981 570568 for the lunch at Pateshall Hall. Bring your own drinks along at 12.30pm, to be ready for the serving of lunch at 1pm.
Aymestrey and Leinthall Earls
CHURCH - On Sunday the service will be at Aymestrey at 11am when Holy Communion BCP will be celebrated. On December 14 a Christingle Service will be held at Leinthall Earls starting at 3.30pm.
CHRISTMAS DANCE - The parish hall will be fully decorated for the annual Christmas Dance tomorrow. Tickets are £10 and include a ploughman’s supper and festive mince pies. There will be a festive themed raffle and licensed bar. Paul Keys will provide the music. Tickets are available from: Helen Roberts 01568 770486, Steph Dunn 770224, Ruth Scamp 709031, or Ken Holland 770367.
CHRISTMAS DINNER - The annual Bowls Club dinner will be held at the Riverside Inn on Monday when awards will be presented to the winners of the knock-out competitions.
CHRISTMAS QUIZ - The grand Christmas quiz will take place on December 12 – start time 8pm. Mince pies will be served in the interval and contestants are welcome to bring their own liquid refreshment if desired. There will be a raffle with festive themed prizes. A cash prize for the winning team. A charge of £5 per team of up to four members is made.
FILM CLUB - On December 14 the film club will be showing Guardians of the Galaxy (12A). Entry £5. Start time 7pm. Home- made ice-cream and popcorn will be available.
Bishopstone
VILLAGE LOTTERY - Winning £25 with number 26 on November 22 were Jan and Peter Kersley.
FILM NIGHT - New Bridge Community Centre are holding a fundraising film night on Saturday starting at 7pm, for further details contact John on 01981590620 or Sue 01981590319.
Bodenham
FLICKS IN THE STICKS - Presents Saving Mr Banks (PG) in the Parish Hall on December 12. Doors open at 7 pm for a 7.30pm start. Admission is just £4 (pay on the door) and refreshments will be available at the interval.
ANNUAL LANTERN WALK - The Phoenix Bereavement Support Service has organised its annual Lantern Walk around Queenswood Country Park at Dinmore Hill, Bodenham in remembrance of loved ones who’ve died. The walkabout will be on December 20 starting at 5pm. Those attending are asked to arrive at 4.30pm to allow time to collect their lanterns. To take part and to reserve a lantern costs just £5 per head. Information from info@phoenixbereavement.org, 01432 264555.
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR - The Bodenham Church Christmas Bazaar will be held this Saturday in the Bodenham Parish Hall Bodenham. Proceeds on behalf of St Michael and All Angels. Stalls for everyone, to include books, bric-a-brac, bottles, cakes, china and glass, cards, Christmas floral arrangements, gifts and sweets, fancy goods, hats, scarves, jams and chutneys, tombola, plants etc. There will be a grand prize draw with a cash prize plus wine, chocolates and biscuits. Tea and cakes will be available.
BINGO - Lugg Valley Friends Cancer Research UK will be holding a bingo session in the Parish Hall tomorrow starting at 8pm with doors opening at 7.30pm.
THE LEISURE CLUB - The Bodenham Leisure Club is organising a Christmas lunch to be held on Monday. Details are still to be finalised. Please contact Gwen Bowden on 01568 797868 for further information.
BODENHAM CARERS GROUP - The Carers Group will be holding a Christmas Social event on December 15. Details yet to be finalised. For more information please call Helen Whitmore on 01432 356068.
BODENHAM PARISH COUNCIL - The next parish council meeting will be at the Siward James centre at 7.30pm on January 5, 2015. All parishioners are welcome to attend.
CORRESPONDENT - Martin Field, The Old School House, Burley Gate, 01432 820074, commnews@ymail.com.
Bredenbury
CHRISTMAS TREE SALES - Freshly cut Christmas trees at Bredenbury Primary School, HR7 4TF. Saturday, Sunday and December 13 and 14, 10am- 4pm, other festive decorations available, cash sales only.
Bredwardine and Brobury
100 CLUB DRAW - The Friends of St Andrew 100 Club draw will take place tonight at 8pm in the Red Lion Inn, which is serving a delicious curry buffet for anyone who wants to eat before the draw. We look forward to seeing you at the event and good luck to all ticket holders. Contact Jen Maddison on 01981 500048 for further information about the club.
100 CLUB TICKETS - Now is the time to renew your tickets for 2015 or buy one if you are not already in the 100 Club. Tickets cost £20 each and can be obtained from Jen Maddison. Contact her on 01981 500048 for details and further information about the club.
BREDWARDINE CHRISTMAS FAIR - The Bredwardine Christmas fair will be held tomorrow from 5pm to 7pm at St Andrew’s Church. Come and enjoy this festive event which includes stalls of seasonal produce, Christmas gifts, excellent ‘nearly new’ items, plus competitions, mince pies and mulled wine. All proceeds to St Andrew’s Church.
CHRISTMAS TREES - Christmas trees will be on sale at Yew Tree House, Brobury from Thursday, December 11. Opening hours are 1pm until 5pm weekdays and 9am until 5pm weekends. Don’t leave it too late because the trees sell out fast. All proceeds to St Andrew’s Church, Bredwardine.
COFFEE, CAKE AND MARKET - Our December market will be held on December 12, from 10am until 12 noon, in the Bredwardine and Brobury village hall. There will be cafetiere coffee, freshly brewed tea and yummy cakes for consumption. St Michael’s Hospice Christmas cards on sale. Alison’s scones, Welsh cakes, sponge cakes and eggs are aplenty for purchase. Knitted items by Hazel. Andrea and Bill have tie-dyed t-shirts as well as cosmetics for purchase. Di and Chris always have a lovely, colourful display of aprons, pillows and decorations to choose from. Honey from Sarah’s bees. Philip’s fruit, veg and fire sticks aplenty. £1 fee to sellers for a table. Always a good social atmosphere. Please bring along donations for the Hereford Food Bank. Many thanks to your generous contributions at our November market! All support helps working families as well as unemployed to put food on the table. There will be a table for donations of non-perishable foods to include tins of meat, tins of potatoes, tins of rice pudding, custard, dried milk, sugar, bathroom necessities and pet foods for Hereford’s Food Bank.
CORRESPONDENT - Kari Lawson on 01981 501077 or email karimlawson@me.com.
Breinton
RINGCRAFT SOCIETY - Our match on November 19 was judged by John Sharpe whose experience in dogs goes back 40 years, showing Irish wolfhounds, hovawarts, bulldogs, rottweilers, Glen of Imaal and Dandie Dinmont terriers. John selected Carolyne Scott’s miniature smooth haired dachshund - Danton Mr Brown at Wolferlow for Best Puppy in Match and Daniel O’Leary’s pug - Princess Porcha from Mopszawawa for Reserve Best Puppy. Best Veteran was Val Jones’s rottweiler - Dortmund Rock n Roll for Westfalen and Reserve Veteran was Brenda Piears’ cardigan corgi - Tyci Tegwen. Best Adult and Best in Match was Daniel O’Leary’s pug - Seshafy Popping Candy and Reserve Adult was John and Eileen Clare’s standard wire haired dachshund - Bellavins Illustrious. All photos of the winners from the match night are on the club’s website breintonringcraft.co.uk. Our next match and also Best Dog of the Year 2014 - is on Wednesday. Annette Latham - Jackson had a wonderful day at the Dachshund Club Championship Show winning her first CC with her miniature smooth haired dachshund - Urishay Sweet Pea. At Hereford Limit Show, Brenda Piear’s cardigan corgi - Tyci Myfanwy was Best of Breed and Best Veteran in Show. Ringcraft is held every Wednesday at Stretton Sugwas village hall from 7.45pm-9pm. For further details contact Jeanette Shepherd 01544 327117 or Anthony Brooks 01568 770476, loofahsa@hotmail.co.uk or visit the club’s website breintonringcraft.co.uk.
Bridge Sollars
BONUS BALL - Tim Pennington won £25 with number 26 on November 22.
Brinsop
COFFEE MORNING - Brinsop Church Christmas coffee morning will be on December 13, from 10am to 12 noon. Mansel Lacy community hall in aid of Brinsop Church, 10am – 12 noon. Come and buy your cakes, Christmas gifts, bric-a-brac, books and raffle tickets. Refreshments: tea, coffee and cakes. Entry fee is only £2, so please come along.
EARDISLEY AND DISTRICT ROYAL BRITISH LEGION - The next monthly meeting will be held in the New Strand on today.
GROUP COMMUNITY LIBRARY - Just a reminder that the next Tuesday opening will be on December 16 a week early to give more time for your Christmas preparations. Do come along, change your books and have a tea or coffee and perhaps a mince pie.
CHURCH CHRISTMAS BAZAAR - Our annual Christmas bazaar takes place in church on Saturday from 10am to 12 noon. Fantastic cake stall, Christmas flower decorations/gifts, tombola, books, children’s corner, draw and Traidcraft, plus, coffee and mince pies to enjoy whilst you browse.
1ST EARDISLEY RAINBOWS - We meet on a Thursday, if your daughter is aged five to seven and interested in becoming a Rainbow or you would like to volunteer to help please call Nicola on 01544 328478.
SEASONAL APPEAL - The Churches in Herefordshire Action Team provide food to those in need referred to it by appropriate agencies. Please donate non- perishable goods eg. tins of meat, fish, vegetables, rice pudding and fruit. These can be left in St Michaels Ewyas Harold or delivered to The Food Bank at Unit 5, 32 Aubrey Street.
MESSY CHURCH - The next club is today at 3.30pm - 5.30pm. Fun, craft, activities, singing, stories and a hot meal for young children and parents or carers.
WREATH MAKING - In St Michaels Hall from 10am. All offers of help appreciated.
TRAIDCRAFT - There will be a stall selling Traidcraft Goods at Koffi Pot in the Baptist Chapel tomorrow from 10.30am.
PILGRIM COURSE - Continues in the rectory from 7pm tomorrow.
COFFEE MORNING - Come and collect your pre-ordered wreaths and enjoy a cup of coffee and mince pie and maybe browse the stalls for last minute Christmas presents. In St Michaels Hall 10am - 12 noon.
AFTERNOON OF FESTIVITIES - At Dulas Court onSaturday 2pm - 6pm. A large variety of crafts by local people, hampers, Christmas cakes, portrait photographer. All families and children welcome.
CAROL SERVICES - At Cockyard Mission 3pm on Sunday and Walterstone also at 3pm.
BIBLE STUDY - On Tuesday in the Rectory from 10am.
WOMENS INSTITUE - Our Christmas dinner will be in the Memorial Hall on Tuesday 12.30pm for 1pm. Don’t forget present for the secret Santa.
Hamnish
CHRISTMAS BINGO - Today in Hamnish Village Hall. Eyes down 7.30pm. Great prizes, refreshments, draw. Proceeds will go towards updating the hall.
Hay-on-Wye
EXHIBITION - This weekend there is an exhibition of paintings by Hay-on-Wye artists, Eugene Fisk, Gaynor and Georgina Funnell and Sarah Putt with woven textiles and scarves by Tracy Thursfield and jewellery by Mary Simpson at the Caemawr studio. It is part of the h.Art week which was so successful in September and this is now open again from tomorrow until Sunday with teas and Christmas treats available. Follow the pink h.Art signs from the main car park in Hay for a short walk to this lovely location and exciting exhibition.
Hereford
HUNTINGTON-HEREFORD WI - In September members from Huntington-Kington WI joined the members of Huntington- Hereford along with members from The Wye Women, Three Elms and The Suttons.
Unfortunately several other WIs who had been invited to the October open meeting did not attend. This was probably due to the dreadful storms that day as several regular members from Huntington-Hereford were missing too. June Stephens, WI advisor and federation trustee was also in attendance. Speakers were from Longtown Mountain Rescue Team, of which their volunteers will have been volunteering their skills for 50 years in 2015 from their base at the outdoor centre at Longtown who are part of a larger organisation. They cover a great area stretching from Abergavenny to Gloucester and up into Shropshire. They have 40 members at present who are on call day and night and are summoned by pagers when needed.
Nigel Highfield and Graham Adkin explained their duties as part of the team and displayed the equipment that is used in emergencies. Individual training is a two-year programme that is assessed by the team to see if suitable to become a member, before having a final assessment. They cover many aspects of distress calls 24/7 and help and support the police more often than not.
Great fun was had when the guys encouraged a few ladies to take part in putting up a protection tent and a vac bag for carrying injured people down a mountain.
Carol White (treasurer) volunteered to be strapped into the vac bag. Afternoon tea was then served to the visitors and members. At the AGM in November, the WI which had been formed in 1927 unfortunately came very close to closing its doors for good, due to today’s rising costs, but a new home was found for the meetings and the members voted on moving to the new venue starting in January. The committee was voted back in with Pat Amos once again taking on the role as president, Brenda Drake, secretary and Carol White, treasurer. If anyone would like to join a small friendly afternoon WI in the city centre near the Old Market shopping centre please ring the secretary on Hereford 356653 for more information. You will be made very welcome and not only enjoy the meetings with speakers and demonstrations but days and afternoon trips out to interesting places as well.
CHRISTMAS FAIR - Join us at Hampton Grange Nursing Home for our annual Christmas fair tomorrow from 11am to 3pm. There will be delicious homemade Christmas produce for sale, stalls, well-being demonstrations, a raffle, and the local school choir will be singing for us to open the event. Come along and support us and start your Christmas shopping, 48-50 Hampton Park Road, Hereford.
SEASONAL CONCERT - A seasonal concert given both the Hereford Rail Male Voice Choir and St Paul’s Primary School Choir will take place in St Paul’s Church, Tupsley tomorrow at 7pm. As well as performing individually, the choirs will join forces to sing seasonal songs. Tickets priced £6 can be purchased at St Paul’s School, the Church Office and the Outback, Church Street. Children of primary school age will be admitted free. All proceeds will be given to St Paul’s Church heating appeal.
CRAFT - The Golden Valley Craft Society will be at All Saints Church Hereford exhibiting and selling local crafts all sold at reasonable cost. We will be in this lovely church which also has refreshments from today until Saturday.
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; 4pm Taizé service at All Saints’ Church, Eign Gate; 9.30am parish eucharist at St Michael’s Church, Breinton; 11am parish eucharist at Holy Trinity Church, Whitecross; 4pm Christingle service at Holy Trinity Church, Whitecross; 8am holy communion (BCP) at St Nicholas’ Church; 11am All Age Eucharist at St Nicholas’ Church, Hereford; 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 December 11 8.15am morning prayer and eucharist at Holy Trinity Church, Whitecross Road; 10am holy communion at Holy Trinity Church, Whitecross Road; 12.10pm low mass at All Saints’ Church, Eign Gate.
HEREFORD RIVER CARNIVAL CELEBRATION - Tonight there will be a celebration and a big thank you to all the brilliant people who helped out with this year’s river carnival, and an invitation to get involved next year - bring us your ideas! Hinton Community Centre, 21 Ross Road, HR2 7RJ. Everyone welcome - a chance to celebrate this year’s amazing river carnival and plan next year’s! 6.30pm AGM and look back on Hereford River Carnival 2014; 7pm open meeting and launch of Hereford River Carnival 2015. Music, snacks and bar. Plenty of parking. Find us on Facebook or email hrc@gmx.co.
uk IAM HEREFORDSHIRE - Save 10% on all advanced driving courses. This Christmas give your loved ones, friends or family a special IAM Christmas gift that will enable the recipient to become an advanced driver. The advanced driving course pack is presented in an attractive gift envelope and contains everything to become an advanced driver. The specially discounted price of £135 saves £14 on the normal price. If you would like to simply check- out how ‘good’ your own driving is, then you could opt for a public assessment drive. The cost is just £15. For more information call David Williams on 01981 580382 or email chief-observer@iam-herefordshire.org.uk
HEREFORD HEARTSTART - Free two hour Heartstart Course at Holmer Park Spa and Leisure, Hereford on Tuesday, 7pm to 9pm. Booking essential, to book your place email herefordshireheartstart@btconnect.com or call 0845 60 60 654.
SOUTH HEREFORDSHIRE COTTAGE GARDEN SOCIETY - The December meeting combines our AGM and Christmas lunch followed by Frank Hardy talking about ‘All our Garden Yesterdays’. We all have memories of our gardens past and present. Maybe we have downsized in our later years or maybe we are just starting and progressing from a few pots to a substantial sized garden.
Last month we had a specialised talk by Susan Russell, an RHS speaker and experienced nursery woman, on ‘Plants for Difficult Places’. There are already interesting talks in the pipeline for next year starting in February with ‘Roses Need Friends Too’ by Ross Barbour.
Visitors to meetings are always welcome and new membership quickly arranged. As there is no meeting in January why not come along to the December meeting and see what we have in store for next year. Phone Tinker Parsons on 01989 561050 for further information.
Hope-Under- Dinmore
CHURCH SERVICES - St Mary’s Church - Group Service, Sunday at 10am. Toy service gifts of unwrapped toys to be donated to Home Start. Christmas Eve Carole Service, 6pm. Everyone welcome to both events.
CRAFT FAIR - There will be a craft fair at Kimbolton village hall on Saturday from 12pm-4pm. The money raised is going to The Palmer Children’s Trust. There will be various crafters with Christmas gift ideas. Refreshments will also be available. Entry is free and all welcome.
Kingstone
MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING - There will be a coffee morning in aid of MacMillan Cancer Support between 10am and 12 noon at the Threshing Barn in Kingstone on Saturday. The Threshing Barn is situated just off the entry road to Cotton’s Meadow.
Kington
FESTIVE FOOD AND DRINK - This Saturday from 9.30am to 3pm, 65 great food and drink stands plus much more for Christmas support the small businesses on National Small Business Day. Choirs, street music, real ale challenge. Grate Cheese competition. Grand Chamber of Trade Christmas draw is a free event and lots of free parking. A celebration day in Kington with the Chamber of Trade. Any enquiries, email mppeek@btinternet.com.
Knighton
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR - Knighton Methodist church will be holding their Christmas Bazaar on Saturday from 11am till 1pm. At the event there will be gifts, cakes, produce, and books for sale. There will also be a raffle refreshments including soup and bacon butties and Father Christmas will put in an appearance around 11.30am.
LITTLE BIG BAND AT THE COMM - Returning to Knighton Community Centre on Saturday are The Little Big Band, Shropshire-based purveyors of swing, big band era classics, show tunes, Latin American and more. For the show, which is a fundraiser for the community centre, tickets cost £7 and include delicious home-made soup and a roll in the price. They are on sale at the Tower House Gallery and Spar, Knighton, or can be reserved to pick up and pay for on the door by phoning 07751221487 or by using the message page at knightoncommunitycentre.com, where you can also reserve a table if you’re intending to come with a group. Seating will be cabaret-style with ample space for dancing too.
CHURCH SERVICES FOR SUNDAY - St Edward’s church, Knighton 9.30am. St David’s church, Whitton 9.30am. St Andrew’s church, Norton 11am.
St Michael’s church, Cascob 3pm.
Knighton Methodist church 11am.
Knighton Catholic church, 11am.
Knighton Baptist church 11am café style all age worship with the Traidcraft stall. Knucklas Baptist church 6.30pm.
PRIZE BINGO - Knighton Football club will be holding their Christmas prize bingo on Monday in the clubhouse. Doors open at 6.45 and eyes down 7.30pm.
COMMUNITY CAROL SERVICE - The annual Knighton and district churches together community carols service will be held at Knighton Community centre on Tuesday starting at 7pm. At the event music will be provided by Knighton Town silver Band, Knighton Primary School choir will be singing and there will be performances from Knighton’s two hand bell ringing groups followed by mince pies and drinks.
ST EDWARD’S CHURCH, KNIGHTON FESTIVAL - The annual ST Edward’s church Christmas tree and crib festival will be held in the church on December 13 and 14 from 10am both days. If you have a crib (nativity) set and would like to bring it along, please let Pauline (520739) know ASAP. Invitations will shortly be going out to those who have brought a tree along in past years, but if you would like to add to the display, please let Jean Price know (528260).
Church warden Jean Price said “We are looking for sponsors for this event to help with the cost of heating the church” if you can help please speak to Jean.
“The festival will end with a short carol service at 4pm on Sunday, to be led by Geoff Weaver.
VOLUNTEER OPEN EVENING - Come along to find out about volunteering at Salter’s Hill. We are a charity which supports adults with learning disabilities through a number of services. Learn about the different services we provide and how you could support us. December 15 from 5pm-7pm.
Salter’s Hill Barn, Keeper’s Cottage, Falcon Lane, Ledbury, HR8 2JN. Speak to Laura our volunteer co-ordinator about current opportunities. Light refreshments will be available. For more email admin@saltershill.org.uk or phone 01531 671080.
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR - The Christmas bazaar will take place in Leominster Priory on Saturday at 10.30am. St John’s brass band will be playing carols, so you can start to enjoy the Christmas spirit. Beautiful Christmas crafts and gifts will be on sale, together with many other stalls, and festive refreshments will be available. Delicious light lunches will be served in the Norman Nave. Do come and support this important fundraising event for the Priory.
FLICKS IN THE STICKS – Presents The Lunchbox (PG) tomorrow at 7.30pm, £5 on the door. Refreshments available including tea/coffee, homemade cakes and ice cream. For further information phone 01544 267736 or visit lingen.org.uk.
BRIDGE EVENING - Mary and David Rowlands would like to thank everyone who helped on the night and those that came along to play in support of this worthy cause. The evening raised over £700 for the Samaritans.
Llanbister
LLANBISTER WI - Barbara Gayther welcomed 14 members to the November meeting, the AGM. All the committee remained the same except for Glyn Allez becoming the new treasurer. It was decided that three members would attend the county carol service at Dolau/Nantmel on Sunday.
The competition for the best green scenery photograph was won by Irene Goodman, 2nd Maureen Gayther and 3rd Carol Thomas. Maureen Gayther won the mystery prize and Anita and Marion were the hostesses.
DOG FOULING - There is an ongoing problem throughout Madley, particularly on the recreation field, of people not clearing up after their dog. This is not only extremely unpleasant, but also dangerous, with many significant health risks. To report incidents of dog fouling, please contact Herefordshire Council on 01432 261761. Failure to clean up after your dog can result in an £80 fixed penalty notice, or even prosecution. If anyone has any information on regular days/times offences occur, please report it as the community protection team will carry out patrols as necessary. There is no excuse for failing to clean up after your dog and Herefordshire Council will take a robust approach when offences are committed.
CHRISTMAS FAIR - Marden Primary Academy, December 12 from 3.15pm - 4.30pm. There will be many festive stalls including a raffle and cake stall, with the opportunity to win an M&S hamper. Refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome.
Michaelchurch Escley
BINGO - Will be held at Escleyside Hall on Saturday. 7.30pm, eyes down at 8pm. Good prizes, all welcome.
Moccas
CHRISTMAS BINGO - Will take place on December 12 in Moccas Village Hall.Doors open at 7.30pm with eyes down at 8pm. A family fun evening with raffle, licensed bar, mince pies. Everybody welcome.
Ocle Pychard and Much Cowarne
CHRISTMAS LUNCH - The Burley Gate Village Hall Committee has organised a Christmas lunch and grand draw, taking place on December 14 in the hall, with doors opening at 12.30pm for a 1pm start. Tickets are now available from Jo Monkley on 01432 820130 or via jomonkley@btinternet.com. The event is normally a sell-out so early booking is strongly recommended.
CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT - A service of Carols by Candlelight will be held in Ocle Pychard Church on December 19 starting at 7.30pm. As per 2013, the congregation will be accompanied by the Pax Singers and the service will be followed by hot mulled wine and mince pies.
BURLEY GATE RESOURCE CENTRE - When the Bromyard Resource Centre closed two years ago its equipment, including a bulk printer, a photocopier, a collator and a supply of paper, stencils and ink cartridges was taken over by the three parish councils representing Ocle Pychard, Much Cowarne and Stoke Lacy. The supplies have increased since then.
The facility has been stored and operated in Burley Gate Village Hall ever since but the operator has now been given notice and has to either move on or find a home elsewhere. The Resource Centre was initially financed by a grant from Herefordshire Council and by donations from the three parish councils, and should ideally be transferred to a charitable or voluntary organisation within the county that would need to supply its own transport. Anyone with an interest in setting up a printing facility within Herefordshire is invited to contact the undersigned at the earliest opportunity. Training can be given.
CORRESPONDENT - Martin Field, The Old School House, Burley Gate, 01432 820074, email commnews@ymail.com.
Pipe Cum Lyde
CHRISTMAS COFFEE MORNING - Saturday, 10am to 12 noon. The Church of St Peter, Lyde, Hereford. Bargains galore including household goods, books, bric- a-brac, toys, DVDs etc. Refreshments and draw. Free entry. All proceeds in aid of community facilities . Parking available at Kenchester Water Gardens on left hand side. For further details, please ring Sally Robertson on Hereford 769459.
Prestienge
CHRISTMAS COFFEE MORNING - Prestmede residential home will be holding their Christmas coffee morning on Saturday starting at 10.30pm. Proceeds from the event will go to give residents a little extra for Christmas.
POPPY APPEAL - Tony Sullivan, chairman of The Royal British Legion Branch would like to than everyone who bought or helped sell poppies this year in and around the town. This year a grand total of £4802.40p was raised. This is almost £1000 more than last year. Tony said “This amount is fantastic for the size of our area. I can only assume that people have been more generous this year because its 100 years since the start of the First World War” Tony added “I would like to thank everyone who purchased a poppy or donated and to everyone who helped sell the poppies.”
TOWN COUNCIL - The next meeting of Presteigne and Norton Town Council will take place at The Shire Hall on December 17 at 7pm. The public are welcome to attend.
BINGO - The final Christmas bingo by the Bowling Club will take place this Saturday evening at the Memorial Hall. Doors will open at 6.30pm with eyes down at 7.45pm. There will be loads of brilliant prizes including cash, High Street shopping vouchers and a colour TV. Please arrive early as the bingo is very popular with seats limited. The will be a bar and refreshments available.
OPEN EVENING - The newly opened shop Beauty Works at 5 Broad Street are having an open evening tomorrow from 6pm - 8pm as part of The Llanandras Street Party. There will be a free glass of bubbly and nibbles for everyone to celebrate the opening along with a draw and lots of “on the evening offers” available.
COFFEE MORNING - The annual Christmas coffee morning will take place at Prestmede on Saturday morning from 10am. There will be stalls and a raffle with a first prize of a luxury hamper up for grabs. All proceeds will go to The Residents Fund. Please support.
CHRISTMAS FAYRE - Radnor Valley Little Dragons present a Christmas Fayre at New Radnor Community Hall on December 14 from 2pm - 4pm. There will be an opportunity to visit Father Christmas as well as lots of stalls including crafts, toys, cards, decorations, books, gifts, jewellery plus lots more. There will also be a tombola and a raffle and refreshments will be available. For further details call Shirley Hughes on 262185.
BINGO - The cricket club are holding their Annual Christmas bingo today at The Royal British Legion Club with eyes down at 8pm. There will be loads of festive prizes along with the last quickie ticket being worth £50. All welcome.
ROCK AND ROLL EVENING - This New Years Eve there is a rock n roll evening at The Assembly Rooms from 8pm. Dave Luke Boots will be joined by special guests The Poobahs, Little Rumba and The Sane Tokens as well as DJ Andre Voiture Rouge. Tickets are £15 which will include a glass of bubbly at midnight and canapes and can be purchased from The Workhouse Gallery on The Industrial Estate or from Courtyard Antiques in The High Street. Please book early as tickets may be limited.
LLANANDRAS FAYRE - Presteigne Chamber of Trade will again be hosting The Annual Llanandras Fayre in The High Street on Friday evening from 3.45pm. You will be able to visit Santa’s grotto along with late night shopping as well as music, morris dancing, Jack the Jester, tombola, raffle, lucky dip, loads of stalls, Christmas carols and the primary school choir along with The Whitton Voices. Any donations towards the prizes for the raffle, luck dips or bottles etc would be gratefully received. Please take to the Wine Bar. For further details call Ann Wake on 260695.
LIBRARY - The library would like you to know they will be closed from 1pm on December 24 and not open until January 2. The staff would like to wish everyone a merry Christmas and happy New Year.
SERVICES - The following church services will take place this Sunday. Holy Communion at Presteigne at 8am, Lingen at 9.30am, and Knill, also at 9.30am and again at Presteigne at 11am. Everyone is most welcome.
MUSIC IN NEW RADNOR - The Music In New Radnor season continues on December 13 at 7.30pm. This month The Mellstock Band will be performing jovial songs, stirring dance music and haunting carols. Tickets are £12 for adults and £3 for under 14s and can be purchased by calling 350268.
COFFEE AFTERNOON - The Presteigne Primary School, school council invite you to a coffee afternoon in the school hall on Friday 12 December at 2pm. Come and meet the pupils and teachers and join them for a cuppa and a chat. Everyone welcome.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT - The Baptist Church invite you to their Christmas concert in the church on December 12 at 6.30pm. The concert will include carols, music, readings, sketches and videos. There will be refreshments following the concert.
FLORAL ARTS - The next meeting of Presteigne and Borders Floral Arts Society will take place on January 14. More details to follow closer to the date.
ARTS AND CRAFTS - This months Arts and Crafts Fair will take place on Today from 4 - 8pm, tomorrow from 11 - 5pm and Saturday from 10 - 3pm. This will be as part of the street party. There will be extra stalls as well as the usual stalls for you to get your Christmas gifts. For further details call Rosamund on 260777.
MARKET - The farmers market will take place on December 13 ( and not this Saturday as this date clashes with Kington Food Fair) at The Memorial Hall from 9am - 1pm. Please note there is no farmers market in January.
FLICKS IN THE STICKS - Presents The Lunchbox (PG) at Lingen Village Hall this Friday evening starting at 7.30pm. Admission is £5 for adults and £3.50 for children payable at the door. Refreshments will be served during the break. For further details visit lingen.org.uk.
CHESS CLUB - Presteigne Chess Club has a new meeting day. They now meet on Monday evenings at The Farmers Inn from 7.30pm. Everyone is welcome. Any levels are also welcome. Lessons can be provided if required or you can just play different opponents. For further details call Kevin on 01547 560473 or email kevin@savill.com.
COFFEE MORNING - Presteigne and Norton Community Support are holding a Christmas coffee morning at The Community Support Office in Hereford Street this Saturday from 10am.
St Weonards
BAZAAR - In the village hall on Saturday between 11am and 1pm. Free entry. This year we have all the traditional stalls and the promise of a hall full of craft, produce and seasonal items. A visit from Father Christmas is expected. A grand hamper draw will take place at 12.30pm. Cakes and refreshments available all morning. Please support this event in aid of the hall and church funds. For more information contact Isobelle on 01981580367.
Staunton-on-Wye
BINGO - Staunton-on-Wye Air Rifle Club will be hosting a bingo on tomorrow at the village hall. Doors open 7pm. Eyes down 7.45pm. All welcome.
GROUP PARISH COUNCIL MEETING - Monday in the Village Hall commencing at 7.30pm.
CHRISTMAS FAIR - Staunton-on- Wye pre-school Christmas fair at the pre-school on Saturday, 2pm to 4pm. Raffle, hamper draw, craft stalls, refreshments, children’s crafts, Santa’s grotto, bottle stall, cakes, refreshments and more. Please support the local pre- school.
Stoke Lacy
CHRISTMAS PARTY - Stoke Lacy Village is hosting a Christmas party on December 13 in the village hall. 3.30pm for a 4pm start. Games, carol singing, afternoon tea and drinks will all be on offer. There will be no charge for tickets but donations will be welcome. Contact Brenda Burnett on 01885 490767 or Christine Walters on 01885 490870.
CHRISTMAS B AZAAR - Stoke Lacy PCC has invited everyone to a Christmas Bazaar to be held in the village hall from 11am till 2pm Saturday. There will be lots of stalls, and a good opportunity to catch up on last-minute gift shopping. There will be refreshments and mulled wine, and a seasonal raffle that will have a Christmas hamper as the first prize.
THE WI - The Much Cowarne WI will meet in Stoke Lacy Village Hall at 7.30pm on December 12. The evening will include Christmas entertainment, and members are invited to bring along a friend. The competition will be for the ‘best wrapped parcel’ with a value not to exceed £4.
CONCERT -Village Voices will be ‘in concert’ at Stoke Lacy Church from 7.30pm this Saturday. Admission will cost £5. Refreshments will be available.
Ullingswick
COFFEE MORNING - This Saturday there will be a coffee morning at Lower Court, Ullingswick, from 10.30 am till 1pm. There will be a number of stalls and the proceeds will be in support of homeless people over Christmas.
CORRESPONDENT - Martin Field, 01432 820074, email commnews@ymail.com.
Wellington
WELLINGTON - The December meeting of the Parish Council will take place at 7.30pm in the Community Hall today. Councillor Paul Rone, Herefordshire Council’s cabinet member for highways will address the meeting following parishioners concerns about the changes to bus services. The Parish Council will also discuss and agree their 2015/6 budget and precept and consider three current planning applications as well as its regular agenda items. All welcome; there are opportunities for members of the public to make comments at relevant points on the agenda.
PERU FUNDRAISER - Christmas coffee morning 10.30am-12.15pm. Saturday at St Thomas of the Roman Catholic Church, Kington Road, Weobley. Cakes, tea, coffee, bric-a-brac, books and raffle. Tel 01544 318393 for information.
Wigmore
ZUMBA FITNESS - Wigmore village hall, Monday 7.30pm – 8.30pm, pay as you go sessions. Contact Mandy 01544 387958 or mandys.mail@virgin.net.
Withington
HOWDENJONES - In concert - a fun acoustic duo performing wonderful songs, gentle anecdotes and delicious leg pulling... a gem of an evening. At Withington Village Hall (HR1 3PP) on tomorrow at 7.30pm. Tickets £12 (inc hot supper) from the village Post Office or 07837984377. Bar available. Kate Howden and Paul Jones are singer-songwriters based in The North West of England. They write all their own material and between them play, guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo and bodhran. Visit howdenjones.co.uk for more information.
Woolhope
WILDLIFE TALK - Herefordshire Mammal Group will be hosting a talk by natural history author, photographer and television cameraman Michael Leach at Woolhope village hall tomorrow at 7.30pm. Michael specialises in mammals, both common and rare. He has written over 24 wildlife books and has filmed natural history programmes for a number of television companies, including the BBC. Not to be missed. Admission £4, non-members £5, including refreshments.
MADE IN HR6 - Saturday and Sunday, 10.30am to 4.30pm, St Leonard’s Church, Yarpole. Wide range of crafts by local makers. Paintings, textiles, ceramics, metalwork, jewellery, rag rugs, woodwork. Raffle of artwork made in HR6. The Gallery Café will be open for drinks and light lunches.
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