Allensmore
DRAW WINNERS - Allensmore Church 100 club winners for January are: 1st 37 Derek Jones, 2nd 89 David Pritchard, 3rd 14 Mr and Mrs D Jones, 4th 33 Rose Tedstone.
Almeley
HEREFORDSHIRE HEARTSTART - Would you know what to do if your loved one suffered a life threatening emergency?
If not book a place now at a free two hour Heartstart Course (CPR etc).
For local parishioners in Almeley at Almeley Village Hall on February 19 from 7pm to 9pm.
Booking essential, to book your place call Sonia Hunt on 01544 327751 or email:- hunt_st@hotmail.com. You will learn how to call for help, help someone who is unconscious, recognise the warning signs of a heart attack, deal with choking or serious bleeding and perform CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation).
Simple skills save lives, visit herefordshireheartstart.org, call 0845 60 60 654, Twitter @HeartStart_ HFD.
Donations are important, Herefordshire Heartstart is affiliated to the British Heart Foundation, but as a local initiative we do not receive any funding from them, nor the government for our scheme.
We rely on donations and grants to keep this vital service running.
Aymestrey and Leinthall Earls
NATURE TRUST - The Aymestrey Branch of The Nature Trust meets tonight in the Parish Hall at 7.30pm when Mike Williams will talk on The River Arrow Project.
CHURCH - There will be a service of Holy Communion (BCP) this Sunday at 11am at Aymestrey.
On February 8 there will be a service at Aymestrey at 9.30am of Holy Communion (BCP) with a Candlemas theme.
SOUP AND PUDDING - On February 6 the Parish Hall and Church Committees will get together to put on another grand soup and pudding night. This is a great night which brings the entire parish together.
A variety of soups together with some amazing puddings and cheese and biscuits are available.
There will be a licensed bar and a raffle.
To complete the evening the popular Shanty Singers will entertain with some lively shanty songs.
Start time 7.30pm.
Tickets are £10 and are available from Meg Thorpe 780384. Helen Roberts 770486. Steph Dunn 770224. Ruth Scamp 709031. Ken Holland 770367.
AYMESTREY FILM CLUB - The film to be shown on February 8 will be The Hundred Foot Journey (PG) starring Helen Mirren, Om Puri and Manish Dayal.
The film tells the story of the Kadam family who leave India for France where they open a restaurant directly across the road from Madame Mallory’s Michelin- starred eatery.
Unfortunately, this puts the Kadams in direct competition with the snobbish Madame Mallory’s acclaimed haute cuisine establishment. Start time 7pm. Entrance £5.
Homemade ice cream and popcorn on sale.
Bishopstone
VILLAGE LOTTERY - Amanda Hardy won the Bishopstone village lottery of £25 with number 4 on January 17.
Bodenham
CAFE @ THE CHAPEL - The regular Thursday morning Café at the Chapel at the Chapel in Chapel Lane is available every Thursday from 10.30am till 12 noon and provides an opportunity for anyone to call in for an informal chat over a cup of tea, coffee, etc. Everyone is welcome to stay for as long or as short a time as they wish.
No charge is made for refreshments though donations are welcome and are given to a charity at the end of each year.
This is a joint venture between St Michael’s Church, Bodenham and Bodenham Christian Fellowship and is hosted by members from both churches (and other local residents).
TRAVELS WITH A CAMERA - The next Travels with a Camera event will be on February 10 at 7.30pm and will feature ‘Nepal’, Presented by Mike and Fiona Smith. This will include a selection of photos of Nepal, a presentation on the new ENT Hospital being built in Pokhara and some Nepali food. Proceeds in aid of Ear Aid Nepal. Everyone is welcome. Further details from Dave Hill on 01568 797531.
BODENHAM PARISH COUNCIL - The Parish Council will meet at the Siward James Centre at 7.30pm on Monday. All parishioners are welcome to attend.
BODENHAM FLOOD PROTECTION GROUP - The Flood Protection Group will hold its annual fund-raising coffee morning at the Siward James Centre from 10am until 12 noon on February 14.
Group members will be pleased to talk to anyone with concerns about present or possible future flooding.
CORRESPONDENT - Martin Field, The Old School House, Burley Gate, HR1 3QR, 01432 820074, commnews@ymail.com.
Bosbury
HEREFORD RINGCRAFT CLUB - We were treated to a wonderful grand final on December 16, with everyone doing their bit to ensure the evening was a success.
Hereford Ringcraft Club is indebted to Mike Vines for being such a wonderful judge and choosing two exceptional dogs as the overall winners for the year. The best puppy in match winner was Britbull Forbidden Fruit who just turned one on December 22, Chester as he is known to friends is an English Bulldog and owned by Shaun and Joanne Bennett and their son Zack.
Best Adult in Match is owned by Fuffy King, a really stunning Labrador called Meadow Live Morning Glory to Mikmaq, beautiful quality bitch just over two years old who then went on to win best adult in the grand final. Gill Bray’s little Shetland Sheepdog Lianbray locked in Love who is just 20 months old, got Best Puppy in the grand final.
This little girl was Best Puppy at Crufts 2014 and gained her junior warrant at just 11 months.
A cheque for £50 was received by Hilary Bubb on behalf of The Greyhound Rescue which was the clubs chosen charity for the year.
I am sure they can put this to good use.
As always thanks go to the committee and members for the lovely food which they provided, for the many gifts donated for the raffle and special thanks to David Coode for stepping in at the last minute to be our MC for the evening.
On behalf of our chairman Paul Glithero may we say, happy new year to the committee and members of Hereford Ringcraft Club which meets every Tuesday evening 7.30pm start at Bosbury Parish Hall.
Bredwardine and Brobury
FEBRUARY 100 CLUB DRAW - The Friends of St Andrew 100 Club draw will take place on Thursday, February 5 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.
CORRESPONDENT - If you have Bredwardine and Brobury news or events that you would like to appear in the County Times section of the Hereford Times, contact Kari Lawson on 01981 501077 or email karimlawson@me.com.
Breinton
MUSIC EVENT IN BREINTON VILLAGE HALL - Whalebone will be playing their vibrant mix of acoustic folk/popular classic instrumental music on February 27 at 7.30pm.
Tickets £8 (children £4) from 01432 350919 or online from ticketscource.co.uk/whalebone. Please bring your own drinks.
Bridge Sollars
BONUS BALL - Nigel Archer won £25 with number 4 on January 17.
FILM NIGHT - At the New Bridge Community Centre on February 7 will feature the film Jersey Boys (15).
Jersey Boys is a musical biography of the Four Seasons -the rise, the tough times and personal clashes, and the ultimate triumph of a group of friends whose music became symbolic of a generation.
Far from a mere tribute concert (though it does include numbers from the popular Four Seasons songbook), Jersey Boys gets to the heart of the relationships at the centre of the group-with a special focus on frontman Frankie Valli, the small kid with the big falsetto.
In addition to following the quartet’s coming of age as performers, the core of the show is how an allegiance to a code of honor learned in the streets of their native New Jersey got them through a multitude of challenges: gambling debts, Mafia threats and family disasters.
Jersey Boys is a glimpse at the people behind a sound that has managed to endure for over four decades in the hearts of the public.
Doors open 7pm, admission £5 to include draw ticket, coffee and biscuits.
WHIST DRIVE - Tuesday at 7.30pm at Innesfield Hall, Clehonger. Entry £2.
Refreshments available. For more details call 01981 250377.
Dilwyn
YOUNG FARMERS PANTOMIME - Dilwyn Young Farmers are performing their pantomime of Robin Hood on February 15, and invite you for an afternoon of fun, laughter and entertainment.
The performance starts at 3pm at Weobley High School. Adults £5, children £3. All tickets purchased on the door.
For more details contact Ed Turner 07846 357771.
VILLAGE MARKET AND COMMUNITY CAFÉ - Dilwyn monthly market and café will be held at The Cedar Hall on Saturday from 9am until 12 noon.
A wide of range of produce, baked goods, craft, plants, artwork and second –hand items for sale.
In the cafe you can enjoy a scrumptious bacon roll or homemade cake and a hot drink served with a smile. Stalls free of charge.
For further information please call 01544 388801.
Dorstone
DORSTONE HISTORY SOCIETY - Dorstone’s Halls of the Dead: the excavations 2014 and reflections since the summer. Tim Hoverd (archaeology projects officer).
Wednesday, village hall, 7.30pm (NB earlier time).
£3 non members. Members free (£10 membership January 1-December 31).
Dymock
DYMOCK PARISH HALL – The annual spring fair and daffodil weekend will be held on March 28 and 29 from 12 noon – 5pm. As usual, there will be trading tables in the hall (£5 per table, please call 01531 890453 to book) and a guided walk of about one hour to see the daffodils starting at 2.30pm each day from the Wintour’s Green outside St Mary’s church.
Light refreshments will be available including the popular cream teas.
T’AI CHI CLASSES – It is intended to hold TMW (T’ai Chi movements for wellbeing ) classes in the parish hall and a free taster session for beginners will be held on February 23 at 2pm.
If there is sufficient interest, there will then be a seven week course costing £60. Starting on March 2 at 2pm. For further information, please contact Alison Carter on 01531 636399.
MEETING - Next NDP Steering Group meeting will be on Thursday, January 29 at 7.30pm in Eardisland Village Hall. All welcome.
COFFEE MORNING - Eardisland Twinning Association, 2015 sees the tenth anniversary of Eardisland’s first visit to La Vieille Lyre and this gives us a big milestone to celebrate.
To offer a relaxed opportunity to find out more about the Twinning Association, please come along and join us at our coffee morning in the village hall on Saturday, 10.30am to 12.30pm.
LIBRARY - Looking for something to do on cold winter days, time to borrow a book from the Community Library based at Horsecroft every Tuesday 9.30am - 12 noon and every Thursday 2pm - 4.30pm.
Titles on a wide variety of subjects changed regularly by Ross- on-Wye Library.
No ticket needed to borrow books, everybody welcome.
POP-IN - To the Methodist Church on Saturday 10am - 11.30am for a cup of tea or coffee.
The Methodist Church is also open on Monday mornings to borrow books with a regular supply fresh titles on the shelves.
CHURCHES TOGETHER - There will be a meeting in the Baptist Hall on Tuesday starting at 7.30pm.
Hereford
HEREFORD AND MID WALES PHILATELIC SOCIETY - The society held their first meeting of 2015 on January 14 and 18 members attended.
This was the first meeting held in the afternoon instead of the evening and the time will be repeated in 2016.
The theme of the meeting was postcards and 12 members submitted displays on a variety of subjects.
The society will be holding their annual auction at the next meeting on Wednesday.
Included in the auction will be material donated to St Michael’s Hospice.
The society meets at St Martin’s Parish Centre, Ross Road, Hereford at 7.30pm on the first Wednesday of each month.
New members welcome.
For details contact the secretary Frank Bennett on 01432 354917 or email frank.bennett@hereford4.freeserve.co.uk.
CHURCH SERVICES - Sunday, 9.30am Parish Mass at All Saints’ Church, Eign Gate; 9.30am Parish Eucharist at St Michael’s Church, Breinton; 11am Parish Eucharist at Holy Trinity Church, Whitecross; 8am Holy Communion (BCP) at St Nicholas’ Church; 11am All Age Eucharist 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, February 5, 8.15am Morning Prayer and Eucharist at Holy Trinity Church, Whitecross Road; 10am Holy Communion and Bible Study at Holy Trinity Church, Whitecross Road; 12.10pm Low Mass at All Saints’ Church, Eign Gate.
TUPSLEY TOWNSWOMANS GUILD - The autumn session of the Guild opened with a delightful talk by the Dean of Hereford the Very Rev Michael Tavinor about the duties of a Dean and with illustrations from his book of the characters from the Diocese of Hereford.
We next hosted a quiz evening with Whitecross Guild and Tupsley WI with mixed success in giving the answers.
The harvest supper came next, with poems, quiz, talk and refreshments - a very happy social occasion.
Jean Fisher gave a talk in which there was great interest about St Michael’s Hospice, its beginnings, present and future development.
David Hill spoke about ‘Railways and gardens in Cherry Blossom time in Japan’ with slides showing the country.
In November Ruth Denison talked about ceramics and gave us an insight into its manufacture and also commented on items brought along by members.
The Rev Jimmy Morrison gave us his ‘Reminiscences of a Country Vicar’ and kept us in gales of laughter for the whole time.
The carol service held in Hampton Parch Church was led by the new minister, Mr Martin Hardy with readings from the Bible, poems by a member of the Guild and carols chosen by people in the congregation, followed by seasonal refreshments.
The last meeting of the year was a very enjoyable social evening with quiz, poems and mince pies.
The new year started with a lunch at the Merton Hotel.
We are looking forward to another successful session in 2015 with lots of interesting talks and activities.
New members are welcome.
The meetings are held at Hampton Park Church on the first and third Tuesday each month at 7.30pm.
HEREFORD CHILD CONTACT CENTRE - Are holding a bingo at Hinton Community Centre, Ross Road, Hereford on Saturday.
Doors open at 2pm. Eyes down at 3pm.
Send news, events, pictures and club reports to reach us by 10am Friday for consideration for publication county times Proceeds will be used for new games and equipment for the contact centre.
HEREFORDSHIRE HEARTSTART - Would you know what to do if your loved one or colleague suffered a life threatening emergency?
If not book a place now at a free two hour Heartstart Course (CPR etc) at Kidwells Law, 4 Coldnose Road, Rotherwas, Hereford on Thursday, February 5 from 10am to 12 noon.
Booking essential, to book your place email herefordshireheartstart@btconnect.com or call 0845 6060654.
You will learn how to call for help, help someone who is unconscious, recognise the warning signs of a heart attack, deal with choking or serious bleeding and perform CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation).
Simple skills save lives herefordshireheartstart.org, Twitter @ HeartStart_HFD.
Donations important, Herefordshire Heartstart is affiliated to the British Heart Foundation, but as a local initiative we do not receive any funding from them, nor the government for our scheme.
We rely on donations and grants to keep this vital service running.
CHILDRENS’ THEATRE - The Sea Show performed by Squashbox Theatre, February 22, Kingsland Coronation Hall HR6 9QS, at 2.30pm.
A quirky and crazy mixture of puppet show, natural history programme and comedy cabaret, The Sea Show is suitable for everyone from five upwards.
The show runs for 50 minutes, Tickets £5 available from Kingsland Post Office or 01568 709579.
Event profits for the restoration and improvement of Kinsgland Church.
Knighton
CHURCH SERVICES FOR SUNDAY - St Edward’s church, Knighton 9.30am.
St Andrew’s church, Norton 11am.
St Michael’s church, Cascob 3pm.
Knighton Baptist church 11am, all age café style worship.
Knighton Methodist church 11am.
Knighton Catholic church 11am.
FLICKS IN THE STICKS - The next Flicks In The Sticks film to be shown in the Reynolds Room of Knighton Community Centre will be Tracks (12). This will be on February 6 starting at 7.30pm.
Director John Curran (The Painted Veil, We Don’t Live Here Anymore) and the producers of The Kings Speech bring you the film Tracks, which tells the remarkable true story of 27-year-old, Robyn Davidson (Mia Wasikowska). In 1977 Davidson embarked on a 1,700 mile trek across the Australian outback, setting off from Alice Springs, heading for the west coast, armed only with four camels, one devoted dog. Along the way, she meets National Geographic photographer Rick Smolan (Adam Driver) who begins to photograph her voyage. A stunning film with a focus on a life-changing journey of self-discovery.
LEOMINSTER U3A - In January talented local gardener and businesswoman Carole Dowding gave a fascinating and amusing account of her early experiences as a show jumper, then as a female helicopter pilot - a ‘Whirley Bird’.
Not only were very few women interested in helicopters in the seventies, but Carole obtained her private solo flying licence after only nine hours training instead of the usual 12 hours or more, while overcoming dyslexia, and was only the seventh woman to achieve a helicopter licence. She then married one of her student colleagues in spite of her father’s opposition.
Her enthusiasm and sparkling humour found an appreciative audience.
At the next meeting on February 17, Gill Suttle will describe her journey across Syria -’Between the Desert and the Deep Blue Sea’.
This is at 2.30pm at the Royal Oak - visitors welcome - £2.
LINGEN GARDENING CLUB - Tuesday at 7.30pm ‘Hidden Gardens of Herefordshire’ by Jill and Alun Whitehead.
Membership fees are due on the night - annual subs £10 joining fee plus 50p for each evening meeting and £3 each garden visit (normally three per year).
Visitors are welcome to the talks given at the village hall - entry £3.
Full 2015 programme on lingen.org.uk.
FLICKS IN THE STICKS - February 6, 7.30pm The Love Punch (PG13).
Refreshments available including tea/coffee, homemade cakes and the obligatory ice cream.
Join the Flicks mailing list and keep up to date with our showings.
Cost is £5 on the door.
Further info or to reserve a seat 01544 267736.
For more information on all of the above events, as well as news and views, log on to lingen.org.uk.
Llanbister
LLANBISTER WI - Llanbister WI held their Christmas dinner at the Hotel Metropole in December.
The competition was won by Irene Goodman, 2nd Carol Thomas and 3rd Maureen Gayther.
Barbara Gayther welcomed 11 members to the January meeting with apologies from Eunice Nicholls and Anita Threadgold.
The resolutions were read out and voted on by each member present.
Carol Thomas was congratulated on obtaining a first and two seconds in the handicraft section at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair.
Flowers and a card were presented to June Pettitt on leaving the WI to go and live in South Africa.
Barbara Gayther will attend the new members meeting at Crossgates. Maureen Gayther won the mystery prize and hostess was Olwen Bowen.
LONGTOWN AND DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY - Spring and summer meetings - The theme of Duncan James’ presentation, on Monday at 7.30pm at Longtown Village Hall, will be the analysis and interpretation of Herefordshire buildings. Mr James is one of the county’s leading authorities on our timber- framed buildings. He will lead a follow up visit to Pembridge on May 11. The other spring talks are on the county’s field names on March 2 by Mrs Ruth Richardson, and on the Dymock Poets on April 13. Guests (£3), but half-season membership costs just £5.
MEETING - Extra Parish Council meeting to adopt the Draft Neighbourhood Development Plan on Monday at 7.30pm in the Community Centre. Next NDP meeting is on Wednesday at 7.30pm and the Regulation 14 Consultation will start on Thursday, February 5.
Moccas
RAILWAY CLUB - Moccas Railway Club’s first meeting of 2015 will be tomorrow at 7.30pm in Moccas village hall. A small friendly group with a wide range of interests from N gauge modelling to full size trains. For more call Phil on 01981 500675 (7pm to 9pm please).
CHURCH 200 CLUB - The January Draw for the Church 200 Club took place in The Moon Inn on New Year’s Day. As there were more than 200 members at the time it was possible to give allocate 10 prizes. Winners were: 1st No 203 £100 Susie Ormerod, 2nd No 96 £60 Margaret Taylor, 3rd No 200 £50 Keren Davies, 4th No 112 £50 Vicky Deakin, 5th No 1 £30 John Macklin, 6th No 115 £25 Emma Day, 7th No 54 £25 Ruth Prosser, 8th No 52 £25 Rae Ayers, 9th N0 114 £25 Stuart Coleman, 10th No 82 £15 Heather Jones. The February draw will take place on Sunday immediately following the 9.30am service. The Mordiford Church Fete will be held at Sufton Court on July 4 this year.
Ocle Pychard and Much Cowarne
FUN FOOD AND DRINK - The Burley Gate Village Hall Committee invites everyone to an evening of ‘fun, food and drink’ at the hall from 7.30pm on March 6.
The event will include live entertainment by Hobson’s Choice.
Tickets from Jo Monkley on 01432 8720130 for £10 to include a supper.
All proceeds go to hall.
PETERCHURCH VILLAGE CENTRE - 8-9 Closure Place, Peterchurch, HR2 0RS. Set in the centre of the village opposite the primary school and next to the police station it offers a very convenient space for all types of events. There is one large hall ideal for parties or functions, also two smaller rooms for meetings.
Fully fitted kitchen with all crockery provided. Toilets and disabled toilets. Disabled access throughout main hall and entrance. The centre can be hired at very reasonable rates. Now a warm welcoming building. Ring Janine Vaughan Winter on 07733128512 or Sarah Murrin 07774457887.
Presteigne
FOOTBALL CLUB - Presteigne Football Club would like to thank everyone who supported their recent Christmas raffle. Over 50 prizes were kindly donated with the £50 cash prize being won by Barbara Barratt.
OUTREACH SESSION - Come to the cancer support and information session at The Youth Centre (by kind invitation of The Circle Group) on Tuesday from 11am - 1pm. Helen Davies, senior nurse from The Bracken Trust Cancer Support Centre in Llandrindod Wells will be there to support you with confidential information where required.
MUSIC CONCERT - There is a performance of Winterreise by Frank Schubert featuring Tim Cranmore on baritone and Andrew Morris on piano at The Assembly Rooms on February 6 at 8pm. Admission will be £10 for adults and £8 for concessions. For further details call 07761 660244.
WINNERS - Presteigne and Norton Community Support recently held their monthly community draw. Moi Gibbons drew the following winners. £20 Maurice Jones, £15 Margaret Fry and £12 Beatrice Cunnington.
Thank you very much for your continued support.
SERVICES - The following services will take place this Sunday in our area. Holy Communion at St Andrews at 8am. A morning service at Lingen at 9.30am. Holy Communion at Knill, also at 9.30am and a family service will take place at St Andrews at 11am.
COMEDY - Duo Morgan and Wot are a brand new comic show full of jaw dropping feats. Parlour Tricks will take place at The Assembly Rooms on Saturday evening at 7.30pm. Admission will be £8 for adults and £4 for concessions. Tickets and more information from The Workhouse or wegottickets.com.
RADAR KEYS - Are you disabled and need to use the disabled toilets when you are out and about?
If so The Community Support Office have a limited number of Radar Keys that open disabled toilets. The keys cost £2 and can be purchased from The Drill Hall offices in Hereford Street.
FILM - Presteigne Screen presents Boyhood (PG) at The Assembly Rooms tomorrow at 8pm. Admission is £4.50 for adults and £3 for students. Call Pete on 370202 or Alex on 260577.
BORDER STROKE CLUB - The Border Stroke club meet every 2nd Monday in the month at The Community Support Centre in Hereford Street at 2pm. Call Marjorie on 267059 or Marlie on 260481.
CHURCH HALL - St Andrews Church Hall is an ideal venue for your special occasion or meeting.
To book call 07973425123.
CADETS - Presteigne Army Cadet Force meet at The Old Drill Hall on Wednesday evenings from 7pm - 9pm. For further details call 01873 813750.
QUIZ - At the primary school starting at 7.30pm. Teams of up to five members will cost £2 per person. Please BYO refreshments.
SCRAP STORE - The Rubbish After School Club meets on Tuesdays from 4pm - 6pm at The Youth Centre. The cost is £2. Call Play Radnor on 01597 827920 or admin@playradnor.org.uk.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article