Abbeydore
WOMEN’S GUILD – Instead of our meeting in April we visited the Shire Hall in Monmouth where we had a guided tour of the court room. We also descended the steps down to the cells where the conditions were so primitive.
We heard about a child of seven who was sentenced to transportation for stealing a handkerchief.
We then had a delicious afternoon tea presided over by Henry V mounted on his horse at Agincourt.
CAMERATA – This weekend will be the Camerata weekend at Dore Abbey with 5pm concert on Sunday.
Allensmore
COFFEE, CAKE AND CHAT – Come to St Andrew’s Church, Allensmore, Saturday, for coffee, cake and a chat, 10.30am - noon.
Proceeds towards keeping church open.
Aymestrey and Leinthall Earls
CHURCH - Sunday is Rogation Sunday and there will be a Benefice Farm Service at Western Lye Farm, Aymestrey (HR6 9SZ) at 11am, by kind invitation of Jane and John Black.
ROAD WORKS - Re-surfacing work is due to take place on U92402 – Yatton Common Rd to Leinthall Earls from May 28 to June 1.
Bishopstone
VILLAGE LOTTERY – 36 Heather Kennard won £25 on May 2.
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 10.30am 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.
THE BODENHAM CARERS GROUP – If you care for a member of your family, a friend or neighbour, then you are a carer – why not come along and join us and find out more about Herefordshire Carers Support?
For more information please telephone Helen Whitmore at Herefordshire Carers Support on 01432 356068, or email helenwhitmore@herefordshirecarers.co.uk.
The next meeting will be at the Siward James Centre on Monday from 2pm - 3.30pm and will feature a talk on contingency planning.
CORRESPONDENT – Martin Field, The Old School House, Burley Gate, HR1 3QR. 01432 820074. commnews@ymail.com.
Bosbury
RINGCRAFT CLUB MATCH – Bosbury Parish Hall was the venue for Hereford’s Ringcraft Club match on April 28. The judge for the evening was Brenda Piers who has Cardigan Corgis.
The evening was well supported and the winners were as follows: Best puppy was Chris Roan’s great Dane, Carbarline, heart of gold and best adult and best in match was Sue Brown’s Golden Retriever, Ipcress Water Snowflake. Well done to all the dogs for taking part and supporting Hereford Ringcraft Club.
The evening finished with light refreshments .
Hereford Ringcraft meet every Tuesday evening, any enquiries please contact Mrs N Barrett on 01568 610744 or Paul Glithero on 01432 880553.
Bredwardine and Brobury
VILLAGE HALL WORK DAY – Tomorrow from 9am until noon we will be painting the exterior of the village hall a lovely red colour.
Many hands make light work and all volunteers are welcome.
BREDWARDINE AND BROBURY CLASSIC CAR EVENT – The event raised £1,600 for the Acorns charity. Many thanks to everyone who donated and everyone who made it possible.
CORRESPONDENT - Kari Lawson on 01981 501077 or email karimlawson@me.com.
Bridge Sollars
BONUS BALL – 36 Bob Morgan won £25 on May 2.
Brilley
PLANT SALE – Plant Sale at St Mary’s Church, Brilley on Saturday, noon to 3pm.
Refreshments on sale in the church. In aid of Brilley and Michaelchurch Churches.
ANNUAL PARISH MEETING – Will be at 7pm on Tuesday, followed by the annual meeting of the Parish Council for Brilley. All welcome.
Bromsberrow
PAWS FOR TEA-PARTY – On Sunday from 10am until noon.
The actor and well known animal lover, Martin Clunes, who is due to reprise his role as Doc Martin this year, is urging people across the country to hold a Paws for Tea event during May to raise money for the Blue Cross organisation which helps animals. It is common knowledge that Mr Clunes has a farm with many pets and livestock and the Blue Cross charity is something that he is very keen to support.
The Shop at Bromsberrow is holding a Paws for Tea-party on Sunday from 10am until noon.
Shop staff will serve a variety of beverages and delicious cakes and funds raised will go towards the Blue Cross Animal Charity. Events manager James Dowdall said; “We are encouraging people to bring their pets along (large or small and whatever it is) and free animal treats will be on offer, along with doggy ‘poo-bag’ which have been donated by our Parish Council. If the weather is fine, outside seating will be available. Please come along and put your paw print of support to this very worthy cause whilst having fun at the shop raising money for our beloved pets on a happy Sunday morning!”
Burley Gate
BURLEY GATE SHOP/POST OFFICE – The proposed new Post Office/shop for Burley Gate and the surrounding area - which will possibly be the only one within a wide area - will not be opening unless the fundraisers meet their target. Help is seriously needed so anyone who has yet to invest in the shop, or anyone with questions they would like answered, is invited to a second cheese and wine evening at Burley Gate Village Hall from 6.30pm till 9pm on Saturday. Organisers have expressed a big ‘thank you’ to those who came to the successful initial launch meeting and who pledged to buy shares. HMRC approval for the project has been received and investments are now eligible for 30% social investment tax relief. Full details are available on the website, burleygate communityshop.co.uk or from committee members on 01432 820242, 07973 156303 or 01432 820436. It cannot be emphasised too strongly that if the project is to go ahead there are deadlines to be met when it comes to raising the necessary finance, and that the existing shop will be closing shortly, come what may and regardless of the level of local investment. Residents are urged to come forward with their cheque books to avoid their having to travel many miles each day, simply for life’s essentials.
BUSH BANK FLOWER CLUB – Bush Bank Flower Club invite you to join them on Tuesday when Julia Harrison, an area demonstrator from the South West is visiting with her demonstration All Kinds of Everything. As the title suggests Julia will create a variety of arrangements and this promises to be a very entertaining evening. Doors open at Canon Pyon Village Hall at 7pm for a 7.30pm start and as usual there will be a raffle for the flower arrangements and refreshments will be served afterwards. All are welcome to attend the evening, visitors £8.
Checkley
CHECKLEY CHEESE, WINE AND SILENT AUCTION EVENING – On June 5, 7.30pm at the Woolhope Village Hall.
Tickets cost £5 to include a glass of Backbury wine or soft drink on arrival and bread and cheese.
Bidding will commence at 7.30pm and finish at 9pm. Wine or soft drinks available to purchase. All proceeds to Checkley Church.
Tickets available in advance from Helen Owen on 01432 853176, 07800846232, helenrowen@btinternet.com or on the door.
Donations of auction prizes needed - (this can be anything you think will fetch good bids on the evening; garden plants, cakes, unwanted items in very good condition etc). Please donate auction prizes by June 4 at the latest.
These can be left in Checkley Church or at The Steppes opposite the church.
Dorstone
PLANT DAY - Sunday at the playing field from 11am.
Refreshments, activities, barbecue, auction and more. Contact Judy on 550262 or jfkbrooks@ gmail.com.
EARDISLAND IN BLOOM – Time for the garden. A plant sale is being held on May 30 between 10am - 12.30pm in the Eardisland Village Hall, free entry and parking. Refreshments will be available. Profits to In Bloom funds.
Donations welcome. Contact Phil on 388097.
EARDISLEY YOUNG FARMERS TRACTOR RUN – Will be held on May 31, starting at Upper House Farm, Eardisley, HR3 6PW.
Tractors leaving at 10.30am. All tractors welcome. Approximately 25 mile drive through wonderful countryside on an off road.
Refreshments available. Entry costs £10 per tractor. Proceeds will be split between air ambulance and Eardisley Young Farmers 70th anniversary celebrations.
Call George Baker on 07900418331.
EARDISLEY YOUNG FARMERS FUN RIDE – On May 24, starting and finishing at Upper House Farm, Eardisley HR3 6PW.
Approximately 12 miles of riding through farmland and woodland with optional jumps along the route. First horses 10.30am, last horses 1pm. Adults £15 and children £8. Children under 16 years on September 1 must be accompanied by an adult. All participants take part at their own risk.
Refreshments available. Contact Holly Preece on 07747689215 or email misspreece96@gmail.com EARDISLEY PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP – Please remember if you have a baby or pre-school child and would like to meet up with other parents and children, the parent and toddler group runs in school on a Tuesday morning from 9.15am - 11am.
Please contact school for further details.
COFFEE MORNING – A coffee morning will be held at Ridgeway Great Oak on tomorrow in aid of Meningitis Now. Cake, bring and buy and plant tables will be available. Please support this cause.
SPRING FAIR – Eardisley and District Branch Royal British Legion are holding their annual spring fair/coffee morning in Eardisley Village Hall on May 23 from 10.30am.
EARDISLEY TENNIS AND CROQUET CLUB – The Great British tennis weekend kicks off at Eardisley Tennis and Croquet Club on Saturday from 10am - 5pm with an organised coaching session at 2pm. A great opportunity for all the family to visit the club, see our facilities and play tennis for free. Refreshments available, updates at eardisleytennis.co.uk WHIST DRIVE – At last month’s whist drive at the New Strand the prize winners were: Reg Carter, Kath Jenkins, Margaret Price, Brian Harris, Carol Jenkins and Mary Layton. The next whist drive is on Monday at 7.30pm.
New players are always welcome.
TEDDIES FOR SYRIA – The pile of bears and soft toys has been growing in the back of St Michaels Church, some specially hand knitted by women in a local retirement home. We send them on their way with a big thank you.
PARISH COUNCIL – The April meeting was held in St Michaels Hall with acting chairman Councillor C Pogson in the chair, after Item 6 Councillor P Jinman took the chair, also present were community support officer Davies, the clerk and four members of the public. In the Open Forum reports were received from CSO Davies and Ward Councillor G.Powell. The post of footpaths officer is still vacant and is being advertised. Members of the public raised matters relating to the recreation ground.
Concern about trees felled during the clearance at the Kemble Centre Site were discussed. Also discussed was an application for a wind turbine application at Michaelchurch Escley.
The council considered an option from BT to adopt the red telephone kiosk in the centre of Ewyas Harold, this would mean that the cost of repairs and upkeep would be born by the Parish Council. As there was no intent of any more removal of these kiosks the council decided to decline this option.
RESUSCITATION CLASS – Mr Richard Baker held a class in in St Michaels Hall for members of the local WI and their friends instructing them on CPR and the use of the village defibrillator which is situated outside the doctor’s surgery.
PRIMARY SCHOOL – Thought for the week “Should we be forced to like everyone?” On April 23, Year 2 were invited to take part in a singing programme. All schools had to learn four pre-selected songs and then choose one of their own to learn and perform.
Ewyas Harold chose I Just Can’t Wait To Be King from The Lion King. All pupils sang loudly and performed the actions well. A huge well done and thank you to all the parents who came to support us. Our Gardening Club are in need of large pots, topsoil or compost. Just a thought for Year 6 this week because they will be doing their SATs.
CHRISTIAN AID – There will be a door to door collection in the local area this week.
ASCENSION DAY – A special service group will be held at St James Llangua today at 7pm.
WHIST DRIVE – In Memorial Hall tomorrow at 7.45pm. Cash prizes and a raffle.
SOCIAL JUSTICE AND THE ENVIRONMENT – There will be a follow-up meeting in St Michael’s Hall Thursday, May 21 at 7pm.
COFFEE MORNING – This year the annual Methodist garden party will be at Station House on May 27 from 10am - noon. Lots of stalls, great tea coffee and cakes and a chance to sit on the platform and watch the trains go by.
Eye
FILM – The acclaimed film, The Theory of Everything (12A), will be screened at Cawley Hall, Eye at 7.30pm on Saturday. A pre-film supper cooked by Geoffrey Crofts will be available at 6.15pm. Please contact 01568 615836 to book the meal.
Fawley
LIVE BAND NIGHT – At Much Fawley Farm (HR14SP) tomorrow, 8.30 pm in aid of Wales Lacrosse World Cup Squad and Fawley Chapel featuring The Ripcords.
Tickets £7.50 per head - £6 per head for 10 or more tickets pre- booked (£5 for children aged 16 – 20 years). Pay bar (£1.50 a pint).
Contact green@muchfawley.co.uk or text 07774 192873 for tickets (so we can estimate numbers).
NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN – The draft plan has been approved by the parish council and will go out for public consultation from Monday till June 30. The 43 page plan sets out 27 policies which will be used to judge planning applications in the Fownhope parish in the next 16 years till 2031.
Each of the policies flow from the views, opinions and ambitions of local residents expressed in the residents survey last autumn which drew detailed responses from 83% of residents, and the two consultation events which were amongst the best attended events in the country. The draft plan can be read and downloaded at fownhope.org.uk, along with the background reports and copies of the response form. Hard copies of the plan can be viewed in St Marys Church and Hereford Library and can also be borrowed from the Community Library.
Response forms can be dropped off at West End Stores and the church, or can be e-mailed to the parish clerk. The plan will also be on the agenda for Fownhope’s annual parish meeting in the Recreation Pavilion on Wednesday. Comments will also be invited from local businesses and clubs as well as from key partners such as Welsh Water, the Environment Agency, the Wye Valley AONB and English Heritage. All written comments will be considered before the final plan is prepared for the final consultation event in August.
Hereford
HEREFORD CIVIC SOCIETY EVENT - Property Values in Hereford. Joanne Cobb, director at Cobb Amos looks into the Hereford property market including residential, commercial and retail. Thursday, May 21, 7.30pm (refreshments from 7pm) - Kindle Centre, Belmont, Hereford, HR2 7JE.
SERVICES THROUGHOUT 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 and 4pm Team Memorial Service; 9.30am Parish Eucharist at St Michael’s Church, Breinton; 11am Parish Eucharist at Holy Trinity Church, Whitecross, Hereford; 8am Holy Communion (BCP) at St Nicholas’ Church, Hereford; 11am Parish Eucharist at St Nicholas’ Church, Hereford.
Monday 8.15am Morning Prayer and Eucharist at Holy Trinity Church, Whitecross Road, 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, May 21 8.15am Morning Prayer and Eucharist at Holy Trinity Church, Whitecross Road, Hereford; 10am Parish Eucharist at Holy Trinity Church, Whitecross, Hereford; 12.10pm Low Mass at All Saints’ Church, Eign Gate, Hereford.
SILLY HATS AND SILLY HAIR DAY - Store manager Anthony Symonds at Costa is getting together with his staff to support local charity Home-Start Herefordshire on Saturday from 9am - 5pm. The staff are going to be donning silly hats and wigs for the event and donation all their tips from the weekend to the charity. There will be an information station at both the Costa stores in Hereford during the day where you can learn more about volunteering for the families charity and hear more about the great work they do throughout the county with fragile and vulnerable families.
WORCESTER LOCOMOTIVE SOCIETY (HEREFORD BRANCH) - Proudly present and invite you to Siberian Yorkshire. A PowerPoint presentation experiencing three days of never-to-be forgotten activities on the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway in February 2012.
Guest presenter Ken Mumford - our member from Swindon.
Tuesday, 8pm, GWRSA Club, Barton Yard, Hereford.
More details: Tim Bayliss 01432 359133, 07715513127 or Barrie Gilbert 01432 263467. A warm welcome awaits you at all our meetings.
BREATHE EASY GROUP - The April Breathe Easy meeting was well attended. Our speaker was Alison Hammond a police officer with Humberside Police for over 30 years. She worked in family liaison, child protection and many other areas of police work.
She described a variety of incidents she was involved in and received many medals over the years for her conduct and leadership. Many thanks to those who donate draw prizes each month; it is a great saving on our resources not to have to buy prizes.
The May meeting takes place on the May 26 at 2pm. This will be a joint meeting with the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Unit from the County Hospital. Our speakers will be a consultant from the chest clinic and Margo Boore who runs the pulmonary rehabilitation course.
All members are welcome; please bring a guest if you wish. For further details ring Margaret Taylor on 01432 850550.
Huntington
FRIENDS OF ST THOMAS A BECKET CHURCH - On Saturday at 7.30pm, Major-General Arthur Denaro will be speaking on Not as a Duty Only. We will hear of Arthur Denaro’s early exploits through to his soldiering days, with comments, anecdotes and many amusing stories with plenty of room for questions, debates and discussion at the end. Price £9 to include drinks and canapé reception after.
The peak of the summer on June 20 at 7.30pm, will bring the Friends of St Thomas a Becket Church a unique evening led by John Madden from Newchurch.
We are honoured that John has composed a new work for the friends, which will be premiered at St Thomas a Becket Church.
John will introduce Jess and Evie Price from Brilley. They were both pupils at Hereford Cathedral School and members of the award winning girls choir, Cantabile.
They have appeared as soloists in Hereford Cathedral and won prizes at the National Eisteddfod and the Cheltenham Music Festival.
They gave a concert at St Mary’s Church, Hay-on-Wye during the Literary Festival in 2014, to great acclaim.
John Madden has been composing since he was 14. He wrote A Song of Creation for the Royal opening of Liverpool Cathedral in 1978, when he was only 22. His music has also been included in the Christmas broadcast from King’s College, Cambridge. John conducted the Scottish premiere of Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Oratorio.
He writes largely to commission and is published by many of the leading music publishers in the world, such as OUP and Novello.
He has taught and been director of music at some of the country’s leading public schools, is an examiner with the ABRSM and artistic director of the National Schools Symphony Orchestra.
The recital will consist of popular pieces to please all musical tastes.
Well known music by Vivaldi, JS Bach, Haydn and Gluck will delight concert-goers. But the highlight will be the world premiere of The Seasons Psalter, a lyrical song cycle for two sopranos and chamber organ, written specially for the occasion by John Madden.
The recital will conclude with a full party/reception at Huntington Court with drinks and canapés. Price just £9 to include everything. Apply at huntingtonchurch.co.uk or telephone Fiona Shone on 01544 370391.
HEREFORDSHIRE HEARTSTART - Free two hour Heartstart Course (CPR etc) at St John House, Kington on Thursday, May 21 from 10.30am to 12.30pm.
Booking essential, to book your place email herefordshireheartstart@btconnect.com or call 0845 6060654.
LEOMINSTER TRANSITION CYCLE RIDE - The next ride will take place on Wednesday. Meet in Corn Square at 10am. For further details alouellis@btinternet.com HEREFORDSHIRE HEARTSTART - Free two hour Heartstart Course (CPR etc) at Bridge Street Sports Centre, Leominster on Tuesday from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Booking essential, to book your place email herefordshireheartstart@btconnect.
com or call 0845 6060654.
CASH BINGO - May 18, eyes down at 7.30pm. Madley Village Hall, lots of raffle prizes and free refreshments. In aid of Madley Youth Club.
ANNUAL PARISH MEETING - Is at 7pm on Monday in the Community Centre, followed by the annual meeting of the Parish Council for Marden. All welcome.
There is an extra meeting on Wednesday to consider planning applications for Venns Green Farm and land adjacent to New House Farm. All welcome.
Michaelchurch
FLICKS IN THE STICKS - Presents Mr Turner (12A) UK 2014, 150 mins, Wednesday, Escleyside Hall. Award-winning Timothy Spall stars in Mike Leigh’s outstanding film about the final 25 years of the painter’s life and vision. We look forward to seeing you for a drink and a chat at the licensed bar at 7.30pm before lights down at 8pm. Adults £4, children (12A) £2.50. For more information: 01981 510696.
Ocle Pychard and Much Cowarne
PLANT SALE - Tomorrow, 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. Anyone needing assistance with getting items to the church is asked to call Marlene on 01432 820282. All proceeds will go to Much Cowarne Church.
FAMILY BARBECUE - There will be a family barbecue at Much Cowarne Church from 6pm on June 13. £5 per adult, £3 per child.
Bar available, raffle, skittles etc.
Please bring your own chair or blanket. Queries to Cris Hooper on 01531 640516.
CORRESPONDENT - Martin Field, The Old School House, Burley Gate, 01432 820074. Email commnews@ymail.com.
ST MICHAEL’S HOSPICE FUNDRAISER - A very successful whist drive, organised by the Pembridge Whist Club, took place in the village hall on May 7. As a result, in excess of £200 was raised for the hospice.
The organisers wish to thank everyone who so generously donated prizes and everyone who attended the event.
Whist drives take place every Thursday in the hall. New players will be made very welcome.
Presteigne
CHARITY RUN - There is a Run For Bracken on Sunday. You can participate in 10 miles, 5 miles or the family run. The first two start at 10am and the family run is around the lake in Llandrindod from 11.30am-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 brackentrust@btopenworld.com.
EXHIBITION - The fourth Contemporary Ceramics exhibition will continue at St Michael’s Church in Discoed from May 23-31 from 11am-5pm daily. The exhibitors will include David Allnatt, Adrian Bates, Bev Bell Hughes, Rebecca Buck, Carolyn Genders, Margaret and David Frith, Nick Marsh, Eric Moss, Jeremy Nicholls, Richard Phethean, Micki Schloessingk, Lara Scobie, Patricia Shone, James and Tilla Waters and Rachel Wood. For further details visit discoed.org.
TALK - There is a talk to educate, inform and entertain people about the need to talk about death and dying at The Assembly Rooms tomorrow 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.
ANTIQUES FAIR - The Courtyard Antiques Shop in the High Street are holding a one-day quality antiques fair at Burton Court in Eardisland on Sunday from 10am- 4pm. There will be 40 dealers offering a quality selection of traditional and decorative antiques.
Refreshments will be available on site. For further details contact The Courtyard Antiques on 267033 or 07974 356128 or antiquesinthetents.co.uk.
TOWN COUNCIL - The next meeting of Presteigne and Norton Town Council will take place at The Shire Hall on Wednesday. The public are welcome to attend. At this meeting the new town mayor and deputy mayor will be elected.
WAREHOUSE - Presteigne and Norton Community Support Warehouse is now open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 10am-4pm and Saturday from 10am-2pm. Come and have a browse and raise much needed funds for this valuable organisation. If you have any good quality items you no longer need and would like to donate them to the warehouse please call Lisa or John on 07528 570695 during opening hours.
DAFFODIL SUNDAY - Kinsham PCC would like to thank everyone who supported the Daffodil Sunday at Kinsham Court in April. The afternoon was well attended despite the rather blustery weather. Thank you to everyone who helped make the event such a success.
OPEN GARDENS - Bryans Ground at Stapleton will be open to the public by kind permission of David Wheeler and Simon Dorrell on Saturday afternoon from 2-5pm. Admission will be £6 for adults and £2 for children.
There will be loads of plants available to purchase along with refreshments. There is access for wheelchairs and guide dogs only will be welcome. There is also ample parking. All proceeds will go to St Michael’s Hospice.
GARDENS - The Whimble Gardens and Nursery are now open.
There are formal gardens and fish ponds, wildlife pools and a meadow walk. There is also an opportunity to visit the nature reserve and toposcope. Admission is £4.
There is also a plant sale and tea on the terrace is available. The gardens and nursery open on Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays and Mondays from 10.30am-5.30pm daily and can be found on the B4372 New Radnor to Presteigne road.
SERVICES - The following church services will take place this Sunday. Holy Communion at Lingen at 9.30am. Morning prayer at St Andrews at 11am and Holy Communion at 6.30pm at Discoed.
Everyone is most welcome to these services.
COFFEE MORNING - There is a coffee morning and plant sale at the Methodist Church on May 23 from 10.30am.
Everyone is most welcome to come and have a cuppa and a chat.
Stoke Lacy
COFFEE MORNINGS IN THE CHURCH - There will be coffee mornings in the church at Stoke Lacy every second Saturday, beginning on May 9 and running through to 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.
CORRESPONDENT - Martin Field, The Old School House, Burley Gate, 01432 820074. Email commnews@ymail.com.
Stoke Prior and Ford
FORD FLOWER FESTIVAL - Will be held on June 6 - 7 from 10.30am to 4pm. Barbecue lunch on Saturday. Lunch on Sunday.
Evensong 5pm. All at Ford Church (just off the A.49, the Stoke Prior turning).
Stretton Sugwas
ANNUAL PARISH COUNCIL MEETING - On Thursday, May 21 in the village hall at 7pm, followed by ordinary parish council meeting.
Come and meet your parish councillors and let them hear your views.
LUNCH CLUB - May 27 at 12.30pm in the village hall.
WHIST DRIVE - May 29 at 7.30pm in the village hall.
PARISH INFORMATION - For full details and/or to hire the hall, go to the parish website strettonsugwasparishcouncil.co.uk.
Sutton St Nicholas
THE SUTTONS WI - In April, The Suttons WI had an interesting talk by Fred Clark about The History of the Falklands.
He showed us photos of Falkland Island wildlife and landscapes, and told us how the first settlers in the islands were whalers, who brought their families to live there.
Fred had many anecdotes about life in the Falklands, and the problems of life in the remote islands, away from Port Stanley.
At our next meeting on Wednesday, at 7.30pm in Sutton St Nicholas Village Hall, Sharla Greenway will tell us all about her experiences of being A Lady at Sea.
New members are always welcome. Enquiries to Sue Davies 01432 880150.
TABLE SALE - The Suttons WI is holding a table sale on Saturday, noon - 3pm in Sutton St Nicholas Village Hall. Tables £10: contact Eileen Dilley 01432 880527.
WI FASHION SHOW - The Herefordshire Federation of Women’s Institutes is running a fashion show at Sutton St Nicholas Village hall on May 27 at 7pm. There will be clothes from High Street names such as Per Una, Next, Phase Eight, Topshop, Wallis etc, all at 50% discount.
Changing rooms will be provided.
Those interested may pay on the night. There will be credit/debit card facilities available.
There will be a raffle with a top prize of £50 to spend on clothes.
Tickets £7.50 including refreshments - bring your friends.
Enquiries to Eileen Dilley 01432 880527.
FLICKS IN THE STICKS - Present The Imitation Game (12A) in the Lady Emily Hall (HR1 4EX), on Saturday.
It will be preceded by a short background talk by military historian, Dr Mark Baldwin, who will illustrate his talk with a real Enigma machine. This will start at 7.30pm.
Dr Baldwin will remain and will be available for discussion, both at the halfway break and after the film.
The film describes three time periods in the life of Cambridge University Mathematics professor Alan Turing, who was probably the individual who had the greatest effect on the outcome of the Second World War.
The film is outstanding and having the supporting talk and Enigma machine makes this a show you must attend.
Refreshments will be available before the film and at the half- time interval. Tickets will be £5 on the door.
Please contact John Tallis for further details on 01432 890720.
Wellington
WELLINGTON GARDEN CLUB - The next meeting of Wellington Garden Club will be held next Thursday, May 21, at 7.30pm in the Community Centre when Paul Green from the Newent area makes a return visit to us. His theme for the evening will be the propagation of unusual plants; Paul specialises in plants that are out of the ordinary and the evening promises to be very interesting.
Visitors are always welcome and tea and coffee are served after the talk and of course there will be a raffle.
ANNUAL MEETING - Of the Parish Council will take place today at 7.30pm in the Community Hall.
The first item on the agenda will be the appointment of a chairman for the coming year. Councillors will also be asked to vote on the adoption of the Neighbourhood Development Plan in order that it can proceed to Regulation 14 consultation. All welcome.
WEOBLEY AND DISTRICT BOWLING CLUB - We have now opened our bowling green for the new season, if anyone would like to come and try their hand at bowling. It is nice gentle exercise.
On May 15 and 22 we will be there from 4pm-8pm with coaches. We also have shoes and woods for anyone who wants to try. Please just turn up. Our bowling green is on the Hereford Road in Weobley.
For more information please contact Alan Rudland 01544 319262 or Brenda Havard 01544 318727.
SINGING WORKSHOP - Continuing our on-going theme of The Song of the Sea, today we explore mermaid songs from the British Isles.
Singers and observers welcome.
Tuesday at 2.30pm, cost is £3.50.
Further details from Lydia Wells on 01544 319138.
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