Abbeydore
THANK YOU — The Village Hall Committee would like to thank everyone who supported the recent plant sale, which raised over £700 towards the refurbishment of the hall. We have now taken delivery of 13 new tables, which would not have been possible without your help and support.
Aymestrey and Leinthall Earls
ROAD WORKS — Re-surfacing work is due to take place on U92402 — Yatton Common Rd to Leinthall Earls from next Thursday, May 28, to June 1.
MORTIMERS CROSS FUN QUIZ — Come and test your brain cells on Wednesday, 6.30pm for 7pm start, at the Mortimer’s Cross Inn, £3 per person, teams of four or fewer.
NORTHERN SOUL NITE — The recent disco event organised by Alan Holloway and Paul Granger (Mr G) was a great success and raised over £300 for the Hereford Branch of the Parkinson’s Disease Society.
Bishop’s Frome and Fromes Hill
SUMMER FETE AND DOG SHOW — The annual Acton Beauchamp summer fete and dog show will be held at Paunton Court, Bishop’s Frome, on June 13 by permission of Ian and Jeanne Falconer. The evening events will begin at 6.30 pm.
CORRESPONDENT — Martin Field, The Old School House, Burley Gate, HR1 3QR, 01432 820074, commnews@ymail.com
Bishopstone
VILLAGE LOTTERY — Wyn Fisk won £25 on May 9 with number 18.
VILLAGE WALK — Saturday, meet at 10am at the Castlefield Inn, Clifford. (HR35HB) on B4352 Hereford to Hay-on-Wye road three miles from Bredwardine. Five- mile walk following the river Wye, footpaths and some road walking, there are a number of stiles.
Bishopswood
BISHOPSWOOD WI — Met at the village hall at 6.30pm on May 8, a cold, grey evening. Twenty six members attended. We started as usual with Jerusalem and the business meeting, taken by the president, Ann Jones, who outlined the many local and county events planned for the future. Two members had been to Wild Wicker for a day’s course and their beautiful baskets were on display. Jenny Winchester reported on the annual council meeting, which she very much enjoyed. Four members have May birthdays and the usual cards and gifts were distributed. This month’s meeting was our annual quiz night, organised by Malcom and Julia Brain. The cold outside was soon forgotten in the interesting, amusing and often challenging questions that everyone enjoyed. The winners, strangely, were The Runners-Up, second CJ’s, third The Trio. Raffle prizewinners were Yvonne Wilken, Tina Reddick and Pat Webber. Our next meeting is on June 12 at 6.30pm, when there will be a talk about The Haven, the respite centre in Hereford for women with breast cancer, and Kari and George, from Harts of Monmouth, will advise on ‘how to fit a bra’. Proceeds to Breast Cancer charities. The competition is ‘something made out of an old bra’.
Bodenham
THE BODENHAM GARDENING CLUB — June’s monthly meeting will be at 7.30pm on June 2 at Bodenham Parish Hall, and will feature a talk on rhododendrons by Steve Lloyd, the head gardener at Hergest Croft. New members are always welcome. There are refreshments available at every meeting, plus a raffle and a sales table. Enquiries to Patsy Lowe on 01568 797149.
THE BODENHAM FLOOD PROTECTION GROUP — The next monthly meeting of the Flood Protection Group will be on Tuesday at 7.30pm at the Siward James Centre and will be open to the public. Everyone is most welcome to attend. Anyone with a particular issue they would like to raise is invited to contact the secretary, Babs Mitcheson, on 01568 797170 or on babsmitcheson@aol.com so that it can be included in the agenda.
CORRESPONDENT — Martin Field, The Old School House, Burley Gate, HR1 3QR, 01432 820074, commnews@ymail.com.
Bredwardine and Brobury
100 CLUB, MAY DRAW RESULTS — The Friends of St Andrew 100 Club draw took place in the Red Lion Inn on May 7 with a large crowd, many of whom had enjoyed a fine curry beforehand. This month the draw was made by Diane Jenkins. First prize of £50 was won by Mary Freeman with ticket number 69. Second prize of £25 was won by Sharon and James Ayres with ticket number 83. Third prize of £15 was won by Phil Minton with ticket number 94. The winner of the In It To Win It prize of £10 was Ed Pinches.
Congratulations to all our winners and thanks to everyone for their support and making this such a lively evening. The June draw will be held at 8pm on June 4 in the Red Lion Inn. Contact Jen Maddison on 01981 500048 for details and further information about the club.
Bridge Sollars
BONUS BALL — Amy Archer won £25 on May 9 with number 18.
LOCAL HISTORY EVENING — The next meeting will be on Thursday, May 28, when Heather Hurley will give an illustrated talk entitled River Trade on the Wye and Lugg. This topic is of particular interest for us as there were wharfs in both Byford and Bridge Sollars, and Heather will explain how they were used. At the New Bridge Community Centre at 7.30pm, admission £2 to include coffee and biscuits. Everyone welcome.
Burghill
CROCODILE 8 — Multi-terrain race takes place on Sunday at 3pm, from Burghill Academy. Started this year by paralympian Sasha Kindred OBE, through apple orchards, up 98 steps along a crocodile’s back, beautiful scenic woodlands with a few surprises along the way, including the famous drums and quite probably loads of mud. Onsite for children we have bouncy castle, face painting, Halo and the Dollaway Dancers, including special guests Ana and Elsa, kids races start at 1.30pm, wi Followed by a great after party at The Bell Inn, Tillington, free entry for everyone, two great bands, Rubble and the Double Barrelled Band to keep everyone entertained. Check out crocodile8.org.uk for full information, on the day entry possible.
ZUMBA FITNESS – All ages, all abilities, Canon Pyon village hall, Thursdays from 6-7pm. Contact Mandy on 01544 387958 or mandys.mail@virgin.net.
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
DORSTONE HISTORY SOCIETY – Talk entitled The Medieval Archer and His Bow on June 3. Speaker – Jason O’Keefe, president of the Mortimer History Society and archer in Border Levy re-enactment group. He will talk about the life of a 15th-century archer and demonstrate the clothing and weapons that helped to make archers from our part of England such a powerful fighting force. Village hall at 7.30pm, £3 non-members.
EARDISLAND BOWLS CLUB – Eardisland Bowls Club have been maintaining their fine run of early season wins. The club played away to Hereford Bowling Club having another win of 71 to 58, winning on three rinks with the highest rink of 19 to 11 being skipped by Phil Milchard with Joan Stokes, Shiela Kruft and Doug Tantrum. Next the club were at home to Bromyard playing four triples and another good win of 93 to 35 winning on all four rinks the highest winning rink of 32 to 6 was skipped by Phil Sharp with Selina Dykes and Mike Fenn.
Playing Weobley Bowling Club in the first match of the season in the Hereford Men’s League, Eardisland won overall on aggregate by 47 to 34 with the highest winning rink of 27 to 13 being skipped by Phil Sharp with Phil Milchard, Doug Tantrum and Dave Bray, Jonathan Farndons rink losing by one shot. The home match against Weobley resulted in another fine win for Eardisland by 129 to 51 the highest winning rink of 44 to 12 was skipped by Robin Williams with Selina Dykes, Andy Carter and Mike Fenn. Eardisland Bowling Club will always welcome new members with club nights on Tuesdays at 6 pm. Please bring flat shoes if you wish to play. Doug Tantrum 01544 387972.
CHILDREN’S POTTERY WORKSHOPS – Young potters aged four and up are invited to Eastnor Pottery on May 27, to make a Father’s Day gift on the potter’s wheel. Each participant will create a pottery mug and then personalise it with clay additions. The pots will be fired and glazed in good time for Father’s Day on June 21. There are two sessions planned: 11.30am-1pm (4-8yrs) and 2-3.30pm (9-12 yrs) but older/younger siblings will never be turned away from either session. Places cost £15 per child with a 10 per cent discount for three or more places booked. Telephone or email booking essential. Tel 01531 633886 or admin@eastnorpottery.co.uk to join in with the clay fun.
Eaton Bishop
CURRY AND QUIZ – Tomorrow at 7.30 pm in Eaton Bishop Village Hall. £6 per ticket (£4 for students) with a maximum of five a team. Bring your own drink.
VILLAGE CELEBRATION – At Eaton Camp (at the viewpoint above the old pumping station in Ruckhall) on May 30, at 2.30pm. Bring a picnic and celebrate the installation of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee bench and the end of the Lottery-funded history project, and find out more about the Iron Age hill fort. Parking will be available at Eaton Bishop Village Hall from 1.45pm for the signposted walk to the viewpoint for 2.30pm. Free entry and all are welcome (outdoor footwear is advisable). For more information, please contact Mary Kimber on 01981 250691, Tim Coleman on 01981 250111 or Caroline Hanks on 01981 250239.
Garnons
CHARITY LUNCH – Following Sir John Cotterell’s big birthday celebrations, in a wonderfully festive marquee on the Croquet Lawn at Garnons in Herefordshire on May 9, 250 more guests then filled the tent on the following day for a Sunday lunch party to raise funds for the St Michael’s Hospice Redevelopment Appeal and Sir John’s local church at Byford. Musical background throughout the day was provided by the amazing Hereford Big Band and was much enjoyed by all. Well-known, local retired businessman and infamous auctioneer, Mr Peter Hill, conducted a very successful auction after the lunch, which raised well over £3,000 alone, he was also hugely instrumental, on his barbecue, in ensuring that the roast pork was finally served to perfection. No outside caterers were used.
The local Byford Team managed to produce all – but only along with the most enormous support from a great team of wonderful students and their tutors from the Herefordshire and Ludlow College Catering Department. Claridge Nursing Homes, Impact Print and Design also very generously supported this event. In total the tremendous amount of over £8,200 was raised for the two charities.
Gladestry
FAMILY GROUP SERVICE – There will be a family group service at St Mary’s Church, Gladestry on Sunday for New Radnor, Llanfihangel Nant Melan, Evancoyd, Gladestry and Colva. Meet in the village hall car park at 10.30am to walk together into church, waving flags of celebration. Everyone welcome to this special service marking the church’s birthday.
FLICKS IN THE STICKS – The Theory of Everything (12A), today, 7.30pm at the Goodrich Village Hall, £4.50, contact 01600 891249. Based on Jane Hawking’s memoir, this is the 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 he now has precious little of – time. Two brilliant lead performances from Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones make for a tremendously moving and inspirational experience.
Hereford
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; 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 Parish Eucharist at St Nicholas’ Church; 2pm Holy Baptism 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, May 28: 8.15am Morning Prayer and Eucharist at Holy Trinity Church, Whitecross Road; 10am Parish Eucharist at Holy Trinity Church, Whitecross; 12.10pm Low Mass at All Saints’ Church, Eign Gate.
HEREFORD ARGENTINE TANGO CLUB – Beginners’ classes to learn the elegance of Cafe Tango. Please note this is not ballroom tango. A new course commencing in autumn, 2015, dates to be advertised soon on herefordtango.co.uk. Please bring along a partner.
HEREFORDSHIRE MOTOR CLUB – Apex Motor Parts, Welsh Marches Mini Epynt Stages, May 31. As anticipated this event was full within days of regulations being released and reserves taken. With an excellent mix of drivers this is looking to be another event where anyone could come home victorious.
We require marshals for the safe and efficient running of the stages. With all the publicity and speculation on the future of clubman rally and you can help marshal, please contact Kevin Morris 07773 120653 or via the website herefordshiremotorclub.co.uk. Help us keep our events running safely.
ECHO – Is celebrating 25 years working with adults with learning, mental or physical disabilities in Herefordshire. They have a programme of events to celebrate and in addition aim to raise £25,000. They are well on their way of raising these extra funds thanks to two very generous donations from the GMC Trust and ShareGift. This money will enable them to support more people with a greater variety of activities, these range from learning life skills, art and crafts, theatre, healthy living and fitness, volunteering, gardening and horticulture as well as leisure activities. Keep a watch for more details of ou activities at echoherefordshire.org.uk
GRANT PLANT SALE - Following our very successful event last year we are holding another grand plant sale at Kimbolton Church on Saturday from 10am - 4.30pm. There will be a wide variety of plants for sale including bedding, perennials, vegetables and herbs. Tea coffee and homemade cakes will be available in the church. All funds will be for St James Church.
Knighton
KNIGHTON AND DISTRICT ROTARY CLUB - Last month was another one for a bit more fundraising combined with enjoying the company of Rotary members and Rotary friends. We started off with our monthly lunch meeting at Ffrydd House in Knighton where we discussed a forthcoming literary evening planned for May. The next week we had a relaxed lunch at the Radnorshire Arms and at the following meeting we had an excellent talk by Sarah and Mike Hagen of Classrooms in the Clouds, based in Nepal.
It was two days later that Nepal suffered the devastation of the earthquake and we are proud to be donating money to this excellent charity to assist in the country’s recovery. We are also supporting the immediate needs of the country with a Rotary shelterbox. We finished the month with a social event at the Grove in Leominster where a number of our Rotary friends shared the evening with us.
See more about us at knighton. rotary1150.org or follow @knightonrotary on Twitter If you want to enjoy the company of like-minded people, as well as possibly get involved in what we do, you are welcome to come along to any of our Wednesday meetings. For more details contact Norman Thorp on (01547) 529666 or Cathy Jones on (07813) 733240 email cathleenj2001@yahoo.co.uk
KNIGHTON COMMUNITY MARKET - Will be on Saturday in Knighton Community Centre. Among the ever-expanding line up of produce and craft stalls shoppers can expect the return of Marmahs Cheeses, so popular at their debut in April. Also TVEG will be in attendance with their annual seedling and plant swap stall, so gardeners please take note.
CHURCH SERVICES FOR SUNDAY - St Edward’s church, Knighton, Benefice and Churches Together Holy Communion Service 10.30am at St Edward’s led by Rev Pauline Long with Rev Dr John Howard, Methodist district chairman. St Mary’s Pilleth 3pm Evensong.
MACMILLAN MILE - The annual walk will take place on Tuesday, commencing at 7pm in the Knighton Hotel car park. Sponsor forms are available from local shops and committee members. All enquiries to 01547 520002.
KNIGHTON AMNESTY GROUP - Knighton Amnesty group is celebrating Forget-Me-Not Day by decorating a tree outside Knighton Fine Art at the top of Broad Street. Passers-by will be encouraged to tie coloured ribbons to the branches, each ribbon symbolising a prisoner of conscience. Forget-Me-Not day is on Thursday, May 28 and the tree will be decorated between 10am and noon.
Llanbister
FUN RUN - On Sunday there will be a fun run on horse-back starting from Llanbister common between 10am and 12.30pm. There will also be a clay pigeon shoot starting at 11am at Cefn Bronllys Ddole and the day will conclude with a car treasure- hunt starting from Llanbister village hall at 4pm, followed by a barbecue and live music at the Lion Hotel.
LLANBISTER SHOW - Due to unforeseen circumstances this event has been cancelled.
OPEN GARDEN - At The Vern, Marden by kind permission of Mr and Mrs B Evans. June 4, 10.30am to 3pm. £5 entry. Refreshments on sale. A beautiful, riverside garden. Proceeds to Marden Church funds.
MORDI FEST - June 13 at Mordiford Primary School. By day: £1 entry, pizza oven, archery, crazy golf, pony rides, quad bikes, beauty salon, ferret racing, plus much more. Evening: £5 per person from 6pm ‘til late! Live music from XL5 from 7pm followed by disco. Rayeesa’s curry will be available to buy your evening munchies. £5 for an overnight camping pitch.
MUCH BIRCH VILLAGE MARKET - Takes place tomorrow in Much Birch Community Hall (situated just off the A49 next door to Much Birch Surgery and signed from the road) between 2.30pm and 4.30pm.
Stalls will include; Moor Meals, award winning, local suppliers of Dexter beef, ready meals and pies, Llandinabo Farm shop, selling chicken, lamb, duck and cooked meats and Castle Cheese selling a variety of unusual cheeses. Mark will bring his own made, popular, award winning chutneys and marmalades. There are craft stands and a Fair Trade stand.
If you would like to have a stall, or to find out more about the market, please contact Mark on 01432 278026.
Ocle Pychard and Much Cowarne
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.
Orcop
ORCOP HALL COMMITTEE - Would like to invite you to celebrate 21 years of the parish hall with a barbecue and jazz on May 31 at noon. Tickets £6 to include the first burger/hot dog.
FESTIVAL OF FLOWERS AND MUSIC - To celebrate the Pembridge Tapestries at St Mary’s Church, Pembridge. Tomorrow, festival opening service at 5.30pm. Tomorrow, Talgarth Male Voice Choir at 7.30pm. Doors open 6.30pm, tickets adults £10, family (two plus two) £25, accompanied children £5.
Saturday, Knighton Silver Band from 2pm onwards. Saturday, The Japanese Taiko Drums plus Pembridge School Choir at 6.30pm. Tickets £5 adults, children free.
Sunday, Festival Family Communion Joint Service, 10am. Church open for viewing following the service. Sunday, 7.30pm Spring Serenade. A concert by international conductor Robert Dean presented by actor Christopher Goode with Charmian Bedford (soprano) and Henry Manning (baritone). Tickets adults £10, family (two plus two) £25, accompanied children £5.
Monday, church open 10am. Barbecue lunch, musical entertainment by Phil Weaver (rock etc). Church closes at 5.30pm.
The church will be open from Saturday to Monday from 10am for viewing of the floral displays tapestries, organ recitals, refreshments, licensed bar, stalls, scarecrows and entertainment throughout the weekend.
You can obtain tickets from Ye Olde Steppes or by phoning 01544 388441 or 01544 340381.
Phocle Green
HEREFORDSHIRE HEARTSTART - Free two-hour Heartstart Course (CPR etc) at Phocle Farm Cookery School, Phocle Green, near Ross-on-Wye, HR9 7TW on June 17 from 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Booking essential, to book your place email info@herefordshireheartstart.co.uk or call 0845 6060654.
Presteigne
PRESTEIGNE BAPTIST CHURCH - Are holding a special coffee morning and swap shop as it is their anniversary weekend on May 30 at 10.30am.
EXHIBITION - The fourth Contemporary Ceramics exhibition will be held at St Michael’s Church in Discoed from Saturday until May 31 from 11 -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
WAREHOUSE - Presteigne and Norton Community Support Warehouse is now open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 10-4pm and Saturday from 10-2pm. 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 07528570695 during opening hours.
WELSH FOR THE FAMILY - Would you like to learn Welsh with your family? If so, a course could be arranged in your local school for September. The 10-week course costs £30 for adults and £20 for concessions. Or, if you would like to start straight away, there is a course in Knighton. For further information call 01639 841751.
COFFEE MORNING - There is a coffee morning and plant sale at The Methodist Church on Saturday from 10.30am. Everyone is most welcome to come and have a cuppa and a chat.
DRAW WINNERS - Presteigne and Norton Community Support recently drew their community draw. John Nuthing drew the following winners. £20 Mrs G Davies, £15 Mrs J Newman and £12 Ms Heleen Van Der Meulan.
MUSIC - The funky and talented Dutch trio My Baby will be performing at The Assembly Rooms on June 7 from 8pm. Tickets are £10 and can be purchased from The Workhouse, Courtyard Antiques or wegottickets.co.uk
TAPAS AND FLAMENCO - There is an evening of flamenco and tapas at the Memorial Hall on June 6 at 7pm for 7.30pm. Admission will be £20 which will include 10 courses of tapas. The entertainment will be Noemi who will be flamenco dancing. For tickets or for more information visit thesaltydog.co.uk
COFFEE MORNING - Presteigne and Norton Community Support invite you to a coffee morning at the refurbished Drill Hall in Hereford Street on Saturday from 10.30 - noon. There will be a raffle, cakes and plants for sale plus more. Please support this worthy cause.
SILVER SURFERS - There is a silver surfers drop-in session at the library on Tuesday afternoon from 2pm-5pm. Do you want to get the most out of the internet? Have you privacy concerns? Do you need help in setting up an email address? Do you have questions about the website? If so just drop in and ask the experts during the informal afternoon.
TEA PARTY - There is a tea party in aid of Macmillan at The Green at Rockbridge Park near Presteigne on June 6 from 2pm. There will be refreshments, tombola, wood crafts, white elephant stall plus lots more. Rockbridge Park is on the B4356 Presteigne to Whitton road.
SHOPPING TRIP - The Evergreens are running a shopping trip to Machynlleth on June 3. The coach will leave Presteigne Bowling Club at 9am and Norton at 9.10am. The cost will be £10 per person. To book a seat or for more information call Judi Charlton on 267420.
CONCERT - There is a concert to honour Sir Edgar Speyer entitled entitled The Man Who Saved the Proms starring Jeremy Fisher (piano), John Hymas (violin) and soprano Hannah Grove at The Assembly Rooms on June 5 from 8pm. The concert will include Debussy, Elgar, Grieg, and David Laurence’s Ballad of the last house with words by Leonora Speyer. Tickets are £12 and are available from The Workhouse,Courtyard Antiques or wegottickets.com
SERVICES - This Sunday there is morning prayer at Kinsham at 9.30am and Holy Communion at St Andrews at 11am. Everyone is most welcome to these services.
BALLADEERS AND CHANCERS - There is a balladeers and chancers session at The Dukes Arms on Thursday, May 28 from 8.30pm. This a an opportunity for anyone to turn up and play or join in. To book a slot or for more information call Stephe on 388015 or 07837 944090.
Putley
BLOSSOMTIME MEANS CIDER TIME - Entries from Finland and Canada were among the 170 entries to the Big Apple Cider and Perry Trials 2015 held in Putley Village Hall on May 2. The competition is unusual in being judged by all of the entrants, so by the end of the day everyone is keen to hear who has been chosen as winners by their peers. Pete Brown, author of World’s Best Cider, treated everyone to an entertaining tour of his visits to cidermakers before announcing the winners. Jyrki Hirvonen from Finland won the hotly contested Draught Dry Cider Class, with more local entries from Bartestree Cider Company and Albert Rixen and Eric Freeman winning Draught Medium and Draught Sweet Cider respectively.
Overall Champion Cidermaker was Gryfter Cyder, from Hereford.
Ross-on-Wye Cider and Perry Company was the winner of the Draught Dry Perry class, with Roger Pinnell winning Draught Medium/Sweet Perry. First prize in the Bottle Fermented/ Condition Cider was taken by the ‘home’ team from Putley, Once upon a Tree. James McCrindle was the winner with his Bottle Fermented/Conditioned Perry, which also took Best Product in Show. Hundreds of visitors enjoyed the spring sunshine over the weekend, with guided and self-guided walks through the orchards in blossom. A particular highlight was Common Bond, a collection of portraits of local cider and perrymakers, by their mentor Jean Nowell. She must have given them good advice, as her subjects included three of this year’s first prize winners. A special gathering brought the cidermakers together with their portraits, and a chance to hear Jean talk about the joys and challenges of capturing them on canvas. The Big Apple’s next event will be Harvestime in Much Marcle on October 10-11. A full list of winners of the Cider and Perry Trials can be found at bigapple.org.uk/ wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/ public_result_list_2015.pdf.
Sarnesfield
OPEN WEEKEND – At St Mary’s, Sarnesfield, Saturday and Sunday. Coffee, Cake and Carpentry is this year’s theme at St Mary’s. Come along for a short while and enjoy floral decoration, homemade teas, and displays in this Norman church; the resting place of John Abell, the celebrated 17th century “architector” and pioneer of the black and white style of house design and construction. Open each day between 10.15am and 5pm. No charge for entry but donations always welcome.
Staunton-on-Wye
PARISH COUNCIL – Staunton-on- Wye Group Parish Council has a new parish clerk, Stephen Grist, Upper Lodge, Monnington-on-Wye HR4 7NL, 01981 500695, email stephengrist@btinternet.com.
Stretton Sugwas
PARISH COUNCIL – Annual meeting, followed by ordinary meeting tonight, 7pm in the village hall. This is the opportunity for local residents to have a say.
LUNCH CLUB – Wednesday, 12.30pm, village hall.
WHIST DRIVE – May 29, 7.30pm, village hall.
EVENT DETAILS - On website strettonsugwasparishcouncil.co.uk, or in the parish magazine.
HALL HIRE – £7.50 per hour, strettonsugwasparishcouncil.co.uk.
Wellington
WELLINGTON PARISH HISTORY SOCIETY – Rethink your opinion of Wellington at a talk by Philip Bouchier of the Herefordshire Records Office, on Parish Records. He’ll include the historical moral crimes of Wellington folks and the criminal records of former inhabitants as well as records that can be used to research house history, maps and plans. All this at Wellington Parish History Society, Thursday, May 28 at 7.30pm at Wellington Community Room.
Weobley
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. Tomorrow and on May 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.
FRIENDS OF WEOBLEY PARISH CHURCH – The 30th Friends of Weobley Parish Church Art Exhibition will once again be held over the August Bank Holiday weekend at the Hopelands, Weobley Village Hall. Always an excellent exhibition of paintings by local artists and from farther afield, it is an opportunity for many who attend local art classes to show and sell some of their work (it is encouraging to see what creative work is being produced in our area). A percentage of artists’ sales is given to FWPC.
We invite artists using any medium to exhibit. For more details and entry form please contact Jo Ware, 01544 318296, email joware.weobley@virgin.net. Entries must be submitted by August 1.
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