Abbeydore
PLANT SALE - At Abbeydore Village Hall, plant sale, Saturday, 2pm-4.30pm. Plants for sale, cakes and produce, bric a brac, raffle, afternoon teas.
Everyone welcome.
Allensmore
DRAW WINNERS - Allensmore Church 100 Club, draw winners for April are: 86 Louise Evans, 17 Harriet Clark, 98 Mike Tricklebank and 40 Peter Kisby.
RAMBLE AND BARBECUE - May’s ramble and barbecue will start at Inkerman by kind permission of Steve and Carol Williams at 3pm Saturday. For those unable to join in for the walk around the footpaths of Allensmore, please join in at 5pm for the barbecue of local produce. Although the walk was from Inkerman last month, it will be a completely different route this time.
Aymestrey and Leinthall Earls
CHURCH - On Sunday there will be a service of Holy Communion at 11am at Aymestrey and on May 10 there will be a service of Holy Communion with Baptism at 9.30am.
FETE - There will be an organising meeting for this year’s fete on Wednesday in Aymestrey Parish Hall at 7.30pm.
PARISH COUNCIL - Aymestrey Parish Council meets on May 13, at 7.30pm. Please note this is a change from the usual date to comply with election rules.
Bishop’s Frome and Fromes Hill
FLOWER FESTIVAL - At St Mary’s Church, Bishop’s Frome, there will be a flower festival from 10.30am until 4pm from tomorrow through to Bank Holiday Monday.
Flower arrangements will be based on the theme of Saints and Seasons, and coffee, tea and homemade cakes will be served throughout the weekend. On the Friday there will be a gala evening concert, starting at 7.30pm, and it will be followed by drinks and canapes.
CORRESPONDENT - Martin Field, The Old School House, Burley Gate, HR1 3QR. 01432 820074. commnews@ymail.com.
Bishopstone
VILLAGE LOTTERY - On April 18, number 10 Hazel Macklin won £25.
Bodenham
CAFÉ @ THE CHAPEL - The Cafe @ the Chapel in Chapel Lane meets every Thursday morning.
Why not call in for a coffee and a chat at any time between 10.30 am and noon? You are welcome to stay for as long or as short a time as you wish. No charge is made for refreshments though donations are welcome and are given to a charity at the end of each year.
BODENHAM GARDENING CLUB - The club will meet in the parish hall at 7.30pm Tuesday.
This will be the club’s annual plant sale, with a wealth of plants available for tubs and baskets, all grown locally by the chairman.
There will be plenty of choice.
PARISH HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE - The management committee continues to focus on updating the necessary policies, and on planning for improvements to the building, in particular replacement windows and the toilet facilities. The next management committee meeting will be at 7.30pm on May 13. Members of the public are very welcome to attend.
CORRESPONDENT - Martin Field, The Old School House, Burley Gate, HR1 3QR. 01432 820074. commnews@ymail.com.
Bredwardine and Brobury
MAY 100 CLUB DRAW - The Friends of St Andrew’s 100 Club draw will take place on Thursday, May 7 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.
COFFEE, CAKE AND MARKET - You are invited to our very popular coffee morning in Bredwardine village hall on May 8. Drop in any time between 10am and noon, for a great opportunity to meet up with old friends and make new ones over fresh coffee and home-baked cakes. The market offers a range of fresh vegetables, free-range eggs, cakes, jams and chutneys and there are often stalls with knitwear, clothing and jewellery for sale too. You can pick up a movie, a book or some music to take home or just browse through a magazine while you sip your coffee. And if you feel like it, bring along something to sell; it only costs £1 to rent a table.
Contact Philip Bauer on 01981 500398 with requests or queries.
SEED SWAP AT THE MARKET - If you have any fruit or vegetable seeds that you don’t need bring them along to the market and swap them for something you fancy. It costs nothing and there is always a good selection of seeds to choose from. Contact Philip Bauer on 01981 500398 with requests or queries.
CORRESPONDENT - Kari Lawson on 01981 501077 or email karimlawson@me.com.
Bridge Sollars
BONUS BALL - On April 18, number 10 Carol Malins won £25.
Bridstow
CONCERT - Rhayader and District Male Voice Choir. In concert at St Bridget’s Church, Bridstow, May 9 at 7.30pm.
Admission by donations to St Bridget’s Church Fabric Fund £8, including light refreshment’s.
Children under 16 free. Raffle in the interval. Tickets available on the door or enquiries to Thelma Green and Ruth Haines 01989 563448.
Burghill
CROCODILE 8 RACE - 3pm on May 24 at Burghill Community Academy, Burghill, Hereford. The Crocodile 8 is a tough multi-terrain 8.8 mile race on road, grass and mud. The race’s name heralds from the Crocodile Wood, the local nickname for Tillington’s beautiful Badnage wood via which the greater part of the race is run.
Throughout the race runners are cheered on by well-wishers. Water stations and entertainment are provided by villagers, friends, families and parents from Burghill Community Academy, who also help with marshalling en-route.
There is also a junior Croc race and a mini Croc race. Following the race there will be prize giving, live music and great food at The Bell Inn, Tillington.
More information on how to enter or if you would like to help out on the day please go to www.crocodile8.org.uk. On line entries open and going fast.
PRIZE BINGO - May 8, at Canon Pyon Parish Hall. Doors open at 7pm, eyes down at 7.30pm.
Raffle and refreshments. In aid of Canon Pyon School and parish hall.
ZUMBA FITNESS - The Latin inspired dance workout, Canon Pyon Village Hall, Thursday’s 6-7pm.
Contact Mandy 01544 387958 or mandys.mail@virgin.net.
PARISH FREIGHTER - The parish freighter will be coming to the Clehonger Village Hall car park.
This will be on May 9 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 Top Shop in Birch Hill Road and in Poplar Road.
Downton on the Rock
PLANT SALE - The annual plant sale at St Giles Church will take place on May 9, from 10am-noon.
St Giles is a Victorian church in a picturesque setting, well worth a visit.
PLANT SALE - For all gardeners – a date for your diary. A plant sale is being held on May 30, at the Eardisland Village Hall.
Free parking and entry.
LOW IMPACT EXERCISE CLASSES - Eardisland village hall, Monday’s 10am-11am, pay as you go.
Contact Mandy 01544 387958 or mandys.mail@virgin.net.
TEDDY BEARS WANTED - There is a large box in the back of St Michaels Church, open 8.30am- 4.30pm, for adults or children to donate spare bears and soft toys, leave at the Rectory if church is closed.
The toys must be clean, in good condition with no plastic bits or batteries.
Ellie Target has previously sent bears to South Africa and she is hoping with your help to send 10,000 to the children of Syria.
MESSY CHURCH - This popular club is going from strength to strength so why not come along and give us a try.
Open onThursday, May 7 in St Michaels Hall 3.30pm-5.30pm it is a time for young children and their parents/grandparents to have fun, sing, take part in craft activities and a hot meal.
TEXAS CONFERENCE - Mrs Penny Evans will give a presentation of her attendance at the International Symposium on Ministry Development on Wednesday at 7.30pm in St Michaels Hall, all are welcome.
Eye
FLICKS IN THE STICKS AT CAWLEY HALL - There will be two films this month at Cawley Hall and Geoffrey Crofts will cooking a pre-film supper at each of them.
This will be served at 6.15pm.
For the first time since we started, there will be a small price rise from £6 to £7, still remarkably good value for a freshly cooked, delicious meal.
Please book by phoning 01568 615836 in good time.
On Sunday, 7.30pm (6.15pm for meal) What We Did On Our Holiday (12A). David Tennant, Rosamund Pike and Billy Connolly star in this feature film adaptation of the winning formula behind BBC smash-hit sitcom Outnumbered centred on separated couple, Doug and Abe, and the antics of their precocious, wisecracking children.
On May 16, The Theory Of Everything (12A), 7.30pm (6.15pm for meal). Based on Jane Hawking’s memoir, this is a sweet, love-filled story of her life with the extraordinary Stephen Hawking.
Together they defy impossible odds and achieve more than they could ever have dreamed.
A healthy, active young man, at 21, Hawking received an earth-shattering diagnosis.
With Jane fighting tirelessly by his side, Stephen embarks on his most ambitious scientific work, studying the very thing of which he now has precious little – time.
Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones make for a tremendously moving and inspirational experience.
Contact Anita Syers-Gibson 01568 615836.
CONCERT - Fownhope Heart of Oak Society present an intimate concert of electrifying acoustic music with Blackheart, winners of Best British Duo in the Exposure Music Awards 2014. The concert will be in Fownhope New Memorial Hall on May 8. Doors open 7.30pm. Tickets £10 from Fownhope West End Stores and at the door on the night.
Garway
GARWAY LIVE! - Supported by Arts Alive, May 9, 8pm with The Devil’s Violin Company and their new show The Forbidden Door.
What would you sacrifice for the one you love?
Welcome to a cinema of the mind – with their visceral combination of live music and dynamic storytelling, The Devil’s Violin weaves an enchantment of melody and mystery... don’t open that door!
The Devil’s Violin has been breathing new life into the ancient art of storytelling since 2006. Acclaimed storyteller Daniel Morden, joined by virtuoso musicians Sarah Moody, Dylan Fowler and Oliver Wilson-Dickson will transport you into the world of the imagination.
“A scintillating combination of music, sound and story,” The Times.
“A seductive brew of storytelling and music that’s good enough to sell your soul for,” Venue Magazine.
The performance will be held at Garway Village Hall, tickets £10, 12-18 years £5, family £28.
Hereford
SERVICES FROM THE WEST HEREFORD TEAM OF CHURCHES – Friday 8.15am Morning Prayer and Eucharist at Holy Trinity Church, Whitecross Road, Hereford.
Sunday 9.30am Parish Mass at All Saints’ Church, Eign Gate, Hereford. 9.30am Parish Eucharist at St Michael’s Church, Breinton. 11am Parish Eucharist at Holy Trinity Church, Whitecross, Hereford. 1pm Holy Baptism at Holy Trinity Church, Whitecross, Hereford. 8am Holy Communion (BCP) at St Nicholas’ Church, Hereford. 11am All Age Eucharist at St Nicholas’ Church, Hereford. 6.30pm Evensong at St Nicholas’ Church, Hereford.
Tuesday 8.15am Morning Prayer and Eucharist at Holy Trinity Church, Whitecross Road, Hereford. 12.10pm Low Mass at All Saints’ Church, Eign Gate, Hereford.
Wednesday 8.15am Morning Prayer and Eucharist at Holy Trinity Church, Whitecross Road, Hereford. 12.10pm Low Mass at All Saints’ Church, Eign Gate, Hereford.
Thursday 8.15am Morning Prayer and Eucharist at Holy Trinity Church, Whitecross Road, Hereford. 10am Holy Communion at Holy Trinity Church, Whitecross Road, Hereford.
12.10pm Low Mass at All Saints’ Church, Eign Gate, Hereford.
SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL HEREFORD AND DISTRICT CLUB – Would like to thank everyone who supported them during the 2014/15 year. At the beginning of the year we decided to focus on the subject of cancer awareness and at our recent Annual General Meeting finalised our donations to Hereford Haven, Breakthrough Breast Cancer, Target Ovarian Cancer and also sponsored Sir Ranulph Fiennes on his latest trek to help Marie Curie Cancer Care.
We have all thoroughly enjoyed working together and look forward to 2015/16 projects.
THE HEREFORDSHIRE CFS/ ME/FMS GROUP – The Herefordshire CFS/ME/FMS Group is a voluntary organisation that supports those who suffer from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) and Fibromyalgia (FMS).
The group meets at 2.30pm on the first Saturday of every month (except for January) in the Canal Road Day Centre, Canal Road in Hereford.
To non-sufferers the presence of CFS, ME and FMS is often not readily identifiable, but group members are fully aware of the problems and can share their experiences.
A typical meeting will have a guest speaker on a topic of interest and members will be updated with any relevant news on new research, medications, forthcoming events and absolutely anything that might help to alleviate symptoms.
The next meeting will be on Saturday. New members are always welcome. Anyone with any doubts is asked to call Jenni on 01432 271536 either in the morning or after 5pm.
RIVER FESTIVAL ON CASTLE GREEN - Saturday, guided walks on the history of River Wye and boats on it from 1751-1851.
Starting at noon, 1.30pm, 3pm, 4.30pm. Approximately 90 minutes, adults £4. Tickets from the guide Hereford Guide of Guides, herefordguidedwalks.org.uk.
Huntington
FRIENDS OF ST THOMAS A BECKET CHURCH, HUNTINGTON – Please note date change. It is on May 16 and not May 14, at 7.30 pm, in Huntington Church, Major-General Arthur Denaro, CBE, DL, will be talking about his life in the Army, called, Not as a Duty Only.
General Arthur Denaro will tell of his exciting exploits from his youth in Ireland through to his soldiering days in the Irish Hussars.
He then served with a well known Herefordshire Regiment and became Commander of his Challenger Tank Regiment during the first Gulf War.
He then became COS of UN forces in the Former Yugoslavia war of ‘94/95 and finally became Commandant of Sandhurst.
He retired to Herefordshire. His illustrated and inspirational life story is full of adventure, daring and danger, which will have you on the edge of your seats. £9 pp to include wine and canapé party after. Apply at huntingtonchurch.co.uk or telephone Fiona Shone: 01544 370391.
On April 18, Bob Thompson of Kinnerton, gave a fascinating account of his other life from being a farmer; that of travelling all over the world, living with tribes and studying the games their horses play.
He has been to the most remote countries of the Middle East and Africa as well as Mongolia, India and Pakistan, risking his life as he went into the unknown. These extraordinary experiences have now been compiled into a book, of which five publishers are competing for and is likely to be published by Christmas. It was a beautiful sunny evening as a record number of people packed into the church to listen and watch his presentation.
After, they enjoyed a wine and canapé party and everyone agreed what a good evening it was.
Knighton
SPRING SALE – Norton Street Baptist church will be holding their spring sale in their schoolroom on Saturday starting at 2.30pm. There will be plants, cakes and bric-a-brac for sale.
There is no charge for admission but there will be a donation box.
All proceeds will go to Christian Aid.
BINGO – There will be a bingo session in the church hall, Knighton on Saturday starting at 7pm (doors open 6.30pm).
CHURCH SERVICES FOR SUNDAY – St Edward’s Church, Knighton 10.30am. St David’s Church, Whitton 9.30am. St Andrew’s Church, Norton 11am.
St Michael’s Church, Cascob 3pm.
Knighton Baptist Church, 11am.
All Age Café style service with Traidcraft stall. Knighton Methodist Church 11am.
Knighton Catholic church 11am.
HEREFORDSHIRE HEARTSTART – Free two hour Heartstart Course (CPR etc) at Bridge Street Sports Centre, Leominster on May 19, 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Booking essential. Email herefordshireheartstart@btconnect.com or call 0845 60 60654.
BIG BREAKFAST – Saturday, 9am to 2pm at the village hall. In aid of Walk the Walk breast cancer charity. For more information please phone 01544 267377.
GARDENING CLUB – Tuesday, 7.30pm at the village hall. Autumn in Pickton Garden by Paul Pickton. Members £1 visitors £4.
Further details on all above events are also available by visiting lingen.org.uk.
Llandrindod Wells
BORDER MARCHES EARLY MUSIC FORUM – May 9 at The Pavilion, Spa Rd, Llandrindod Wells.
An all day workshop on Johann Kerll’s Missa in fletu solatium (1689), tutor David Hatcher.
For singers and instrumentalists (strings, viols, recorders, oboe, bassoon, trombone, sackbut).
Prior booking essential. For details and application form, contact Lis Talbott on 01597 829072 or edavies@edavies.co.uk or visit website bmemf.org.uk.
MUSIC NIGHT – The New Rope String Band, are now on their final tour and will be playing in Madley on May 8. They are three brilliant musicians but probably the most memorable aspect of their act is the humour. They have performed all over the world and won awards at the Edinburgh Fringe. May 8, 8pm in Madley Parish Hall. Tickets £10 – all proceeds go to the parish hall and Madley Church. If anyone would like to reserve a ticket, please ring 01981 250527.
MARDEN GARDENERS – At the club meeting on April 14, our scheduled speaker Duncan Coombs, whose topic was Ponds, Marginals and Bog Gardens, was unfortunately taken into hospital at the last minute and so had to cancel. However, we were very fortunate to be able to book Leila Jackson of T3 Plants (Leominster) to speak on salvias and abutilons, two of her passions as a market gardener. She proved to be a very professional and entertaining speaker able to combine her extensive knowledge and experience with much humour and a down-to-earth, practical approach. What are abutilons I hear you say? Well, they are much like fuchsias but with a closed bell. Introduced from South America by Victorian plant hunters, they have a huge colour range but no scent. Dependent upon type they will flower for between eight to 10 months a year and can grow six feet in every direction each year, so are great for wall covering. They enjoy partial shade and need to be pruned hard every year. Many of our members were so impressed with the talk that they have resolved to visit T3 this year to enjoy the National Collection.
The spring show on April 11 was once again excellent despite a disappointingly low number of entries. Still, many thanks to all who did make the effort as the standard was very high. Thanks also to everyone who worked hard to make the day the great village event that it is. Don’t forget, children, to nurture those sunflower plants ready for the Autumn Show.
Winners of the various classes were: Flower Class: 1 Carol Rawlings, 2 Doris Stephens, 3 Jean Blennerhasset and Cath Gunby.
Floral Art: 1 Doris Stephens, 2 Carol Rawlings, 3 Hilary Jones.
Cookery and Preserves: 1 Susan Price, 2 Susan Dutson, 3 Elizabeth Gwynn.
Children’s classes: Decorated Photo Frame: 1 Abby Morgan, 2 Rebecca Hall, 3 Sophie Dickenson.
Sunflower Seeds: 1 Chloe Banham, 2 Sophie Dickenson, 3 Brody Partridge.
Well done to all of the above winners, but as several people have remarked: “It is such a pleasure just to take part”.
At our next club meeting on May 12, our speaker will be Mr Frank Hardy, whose topic will be The All Year Round Garden. This is something that I am very interested in.
The late autumn and winter months are so dreary with gardens looking sad and dishevelled that we just curl ourselves up and wait for it to pass. Well, perhaps we can keep some colour or interest going on in our gardens that will help to brighten up those dirty months. Come along and see if Frank can offer some good tips, I am sure you will enjoy the evening.
There will be a plant sale on May 16 at Stony Cross and hosted by June Pool. All offers of help and plant donations will be gratefully accepted.
May 27 – Garden Visit to The Vern.
This is a really beautiful local garden and we are very grateful to Mr and Mrs Chris Evans for opening it up to us. There will be refreshments available and visitors are very welcome to join us.
We will meet at 2pm at The Vern.
If anyone needs a lift please get in touch with Len Day on 01432 880657.
We meet every second Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm in Marden Community Centre. New members and visitors are always very welcome but there will be a nominal charge to non-members for each visit. If you would like more information on the club please contact Len Day on 01432 880657.
CONCERT – Eira/Snow, a very talented multi-instrumental duo, will be in concert on May 9 at St Mary the Virgin, Marden. An evening of music drawing on Scandinavian, Celtic and Middle Eastern influences. Starts 7pm.
Tickets £7.50 including refreshments. Proceeds to Bell Tower Restoration Appeal. For info call Jane 01432 880213.
FLICKS IN THE STICKS – Much Birch Community Hall, Tuesday 7.30pm – Mr Turner (12A) – Acclaimed drama based on the last quarter century of the great if eccentric British painter J M W Turner. Adults £4, under 16s £3.
Doors open 7pm for refreshments (including hot dogs), film starts at 7.30pm. Tickets available on the door or book in advance, please phone Bryony on 01981 580298.
Ocle Pychard and Much Cowarne
CASINO NIGHT – The Burley Gate Girl Guides have arranged a casino night at the Plough Inn, Stoke Lacy, from 7pm till late tomorrow. The evening will feature blackjack, and roulette, a live performance from burlesque dancers Aurora Blaze and Lady Carnal, a promise auction and a two course meal. Over 18s only.
Bookings now being taken on 07791 605506. All proceeds to support a local girls group and a gardening project at Burley Gate pre- school. Those attending are invited to dress in their best Las Vegas glamour.
PLANT SALE – On May 15 from 6.30pm there will be a bring and buy sale featuring plants and other garden items at Much Cowarne Church. Entrance is free, everyone is welcome and there will be drinks and nibbles available. This is an annual event that proves to be very popular and early attendance is always advisable. Assistance with getting items to the church is asked to call Marlene on 01432 820282. All proceeds will go to Much Cowarne Church.
CORRESPONDENT – Martin Field, The Old School House, Burley Gate, 01432 820074. Email commnews@ymail.com.
Old Radnor
WI – April’s meeting was opened by the president. Newsletters were read and final touches put in place for the summer fair. Helen Powell, guest speaker for the evening, was introduced to members, demonstrating her art of card making.
Helen started to get interested in card making at quite a young age, making Mothering Sunday cards and cards for other family members. Encouraged by a cousin, she now makes cards for all occasions.
Helen has a style of her own, using buttons and ribbons for the finishing touches. She has branched out making invitation cards, for weddings in particular.
Helen brought along some lovely keepsakes she had made for her family members on the birth of their children.
The competition for the evening was guess the length of string.
Winner was Anne Goodwin, joint second place were Libby Hughes, Megan Jones and Elsie Bayliss.
The speaker for May’s meeting will be Penny Platts with Take a Tour along the River Volga.
Competition for the evening: home made sweets.
TRACTOR RUN – May 10, from Gwatkins Cider, Abbeydore, Nr Vowchurch. HR2 0AL.
All welcome, £15 to include breakfast from 9am with midday teas/ cakes. Tractor run 10.30am start, approximately 34 miles. Plenty of parking and facilities.
In aid of Air Ambulance.
Contact: Robert Metcalfe 07811 356648 or Sheila Swain 01981 550621.
Presteigne
COMMUNITY DRAW - Presteigne and Norton Community Support recently held their community draw. Pauline Moody drew the following winners. £20 Mrs P Bradbury, £15 Mrs E Wilkins and £12 Mrs O Philips.
CHARITY RUN - There is a Run For Bracken on May 17. You can participate in 10 miles, five miles or the family run. The first two start at 10am and the family run is around the lake in Llandrindod from 11.30am to 1pm. All runs will start from The Bracken Trust Cancer Support Centre in Llandrindod. If you would like to run or would like to donate, call 01597 823646 or email bracken trust@btopenworld.com MARKET - The monthly farmers’ market will take place at the Memorial Hall on Saturday from 9am to 1pm. All the usual stalls will be there along with the community cafe. Everyone welcome.
FUN RIDE - The annual fun ride will again take place this May Bank Holiday Monday from The Pools Farm in Norton. The first horse will leave at 10am and the last at 1pm. There is a choice of six mile or 12 mile rides. Runners are also welcome. The cost will be £15 for adults and £8 for children.
Refreshments will be available.
To book a ride or for more information, call 267221 or email annasquibbit@aol.com. All proceeds will go to St Andrew’s Church in Norton.
BINGO - There is a charity bingo in aid of this years Relay For Life at The Royal British Legion Club on May 9. Doors will open at 7pm for eyes down at 8pm. There will be many great prizes including a 32 inch colour TV. This year’s Marches and Mid Wales Relay For Life will take place for 24 hours beginning at noon on June 27 at John Beddoes School field.
For further details on the Relay For Life or to donate a prize for the bingo, call the chairman Mick Fryer on 260657.
POLICE SURGERY - The bi monthly police surgery will take place on Saturday at the library from 10am to 11am. It is an opportunity to speak to your local officers and raise any issues you may have. Or just come and have a natter.
GIVE BLOOD - Please come and give blood at the Memorial Hall today from 10am to 12.30pm and 2pm to 4.20pm. For further details, call 0800252266 from 9am to 9pm Monday-Thursday and 9am to 5pm on Fridays or visit welshblood.org.uk.
TALK - There is a talk to educate, inform and entertain people about the need to talk about death and dying at The Assembly Rooms on May 15 from 7.30pm.
Pencils, paper and a sense of humour are required. Admission is free but donations to St Michael’s would be gratefully received.
SERVICES - The following services will take place this Sunday.
Holy Communion at St Andrew’s at 8am, at Lingen at 9.30am and at Knill, also at 9.30am. Then there is a family service at St Andrew’s at 11am. Everyone is most welcome at these services.
GARDENS OPEN - The Walled Garden at Knill will be open to the public on June 7 from 2pm to 5pm. Admission will be £4 for adults with children free.
Proceeds will go to The National Garden Scheme. This garden is also open by appointment. Call 01544 267411.
ARTS AND CRAFTS - The monthly arts and crafts will take place at The Assembly Rooms on Saturday from 10am to 3pm. All the usual stalls will be there from local artists selling their own work. Refreshments will be available. For further details, call Rosamund on 260777.
EXHIBITION - There is an exhibition of The Columbian Amazon of 50 years of photos at The Assembly Rooms on May 9 from 7.30pm. Stephen and Christine Hugh-Jones have worked in a small tribal group in Columbian Amazon since 1968. Together with film maker Brian Mosler and local Alex Dufort, they are showing an exhibition of stunning colour prints. Stephen will open the evening with a talk on his experiences. Tickets are £10 and can be purchased from The Courtyard Antiques, The Workhouse or from wegottickets.com.
Skenfrith
SKENFRITH MARKET - Will be reopening on Saturday from 11am to 2pm at the village hall.
The produce and street food market takes on a new concept from previous markets, with a social focus and the stalls will be offering food to be consumed at the hall or take away as well as a seating area to enjoy a drink (or two).
Stalls include: Homemade cakes, local cheeses, fresh bread, charcuterie, free range meat, fishmonger, wine, award winning cider and much more. Visit skenfrith producemarket.co.uk.
Stoke Lacy
COFFEE MORNINGS IN THE CHURCH - There will be coffee mornings in the church at Stoke Lacy every Saturday from May 9 until November 14. It is hoped that groups from the village will sponsor each of the coffee mornings. This is a great opportunity to meet up with friends and neighbours for a chat in the comfort of the church. Anyone interested in sponsorship is asked to contact Alma Westwood or John Caiger.
PARISH COUNCIL - Stoke Lacy Parish Council’s next meeting will be on May 13 in the village hall and will include the annual parish meeting at 7pm and the annual parish council meeting starting at 7.30pm. All members of the public are cordially invited to attend.
Ross-on-Wye
VAGA PROBUS CLUB - April meeting report. A talk was given by Col Tim FL Weeks on championing the volunteer ethos. Tim was introduced by his father, Col Peter Weeks (retired), himself a Vaga club member.
Tim was commissioned into the Rifles Light Infantry, rising to colonel. His career further developed by becoming military attaché in Washington and an instructor at Sandhurst, before taking on the role and responsibilities of the West Midland Reserve Forces and Cadets Association RFCA.
This is a very demanding and multi-tasked assignment in preparing the essential back-up to our present armed forces, be it Navy/Army/Air Force, where reserves are an essential component of our national security and future forces and success in operations.
Tim outlined the importance of the reservist role, it’s origins, and responsibilities and discussed the importance of having reservists from a wide range backgrounds.
Tim concluded by explaining the composition of the association which comprises a president, five vice presidents covering the various counties and a chairman plus nine vice chairmen covering the Navy, Air Force and Army, operating in the counties of Herefordshire/Worcestershire/ Staffordshire/Shropshire/ Warwickshire and the West Midlands.
As this juncture the Vaga president called a halt to further discussions and questions and warmly thanked Tim for this most informative insight into the Ministry of Defence strategy for development of our future reserves.
Stretton Sugwas
BREINTON RINGCRAFT SOCIETY - We had a super entry of dogs for our match on April 15.
Our judge for the evening was Mike Hughes (Candease). He has been showing dogs for 35 years – including golden retrievers, flat coated retrievers, Irish setters, dachshunds, and for the last 10 years German spitz. Mike selected Karen Lancett’s Welsh springer spaniel – Coedybrain Nia at Cwmbeili for Best Adult and Best in Match, Reserve Best Adult in Match was Gemma Bradley’s pug – Pugalina Cheekie Charlie. Best Puppy in Match was Doreen and Rob Richardson’s Lhasa Apso – Kelankin Dangerous Liaison at Belazieth and Reserve puppy was Amy and Hans Baranzeck’s long coated Chihuahua – Capevidle Quantum of Solace. Best Veteran in Match was Amy and Hans Baranzeck’s long coated Chihuahua – Happyhouse Solo at Capevidle and Reserve also went to the Baranzeck’s Chihuahua – Coltham Painted Rascal at Capevidle. Breinton Ringcraft Society invites all members to attend the annual general meeting at Stretton Sugwas village hall on May 13 at 6.45pm (before training).
Our next match will be on May 20.
Ringcraft is held every Wednesday at Stretton Sugwas village hall, 7.45pm to 9pm. For further details, contact Anthony Brooks on 01568 770476 or email loofahsa@hotmail.co.uk, or Jeanette Shepherd on 01544 327117 or visit the club’s website breintonringcraft.co.uk.
Walford
SOUTH HEREFORDSHIRE COTTAGE GARDEN SOCIETY - The speaker at our April meeting was Kim Hurst, founder of The Cottage Herbery. Her subject was Cottage Garden Plants for Cutting. She enlightened us on the varied number of plants including many herbs which make delightful cut flower arrangements. She also brought a number of plants to sell which literally went like hot cakes.
Unusual varieties of hedgerow plants, which are usually regarded as weeds, such as Pink Cow Parsley among many others.
The next meeting on Saturday, 2pm at Walford Village Hall, is the annual plant sale. There will be a number of professional plant sellers as well as many tables of individual members plants.
Always a chance to pick up a bargain. As usual teas will be available with many varieties of homemade cakes on offer.
Visit our website cgssh.org.uk for more information or call Tinker Parsons on 01989 561050. Visitors and new members always welcome. We have an interesting programme of speakers and garden visits planned for the rest of the year. There is a coach arranged to visit Powis Castle and Dingle Gardens on June 10 which should be an enjoyable day.
Wellington
WELLINGTON PARISH - Will hold its Annual Parish Meeting today starting at 7.30pm in the school hall at the Community Centre.
There will be a presentation from Herefordshire Wildlife Trust/ New Leaf on their plans for Queenswood Country Park and Bodenham Lakes, plus a round- up of the actions from the Community-Led Parish Plan.
Everyone is welcome.
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