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.
Almeley
OPEN GARDENS - On Sunday from 2pm to 5.30pm, two gardens will be open for NGS: Oak Hall at Woonton and The Old Villa at Almeley. Combined admission £5, children free. Plants for sale and teas will be served in the village hall, which is next to The Old Villa.
FETE - Almeley village fete will be held on July 5. There will be lots of stalls, children’s events, jazz group, barbecue, craft display and teas, not forgetting the dog show.
More details in next week’s paper.
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, this Saturday, by permission of Ian and Jeanne Falconer.
Evening events to begin at 6.30pm.
COFFEE MORNINGS - Coffee mornings are now being held on Fridays, fortnightly from 10am till noon in the village centre at Bishop’s Frome. The next will be held on June 19. Everyone is welcome.
CORRESPONDENT - Martin Field, The Old School House, Burley Gate, HR1 3QR, 01432 820074, commnews@ymail.com.
Bishopstone
VILLAGE LOTTERY - Marion Howard 24 won £25on May 30.
Bishopswood
VILLAGE HALL NEWS - Community Lunch - A Sunday roast and vegetarian dinner with a selection of homemade desserts will be served at the village hall on Sunday at 1pm. Cost £7. Booking essential, ring Monica on 01594860303.
Bodenham
BODENHAM FLOOD PROTECTION GROUP - The Bodenham Flood Protection Group has been awarded the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service as announced on June 2.
The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service is the highest award given to local volunteer groups across the UK to recognise outstanding work in their communities. The awards were created in 2002 to celebrate the Queen’s Golden Jubilee and winners are announced each year on the anniversary of the Queen’s Coronation. The Flood Protection Group is one of 187 charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups to receive this prestigious award this year and will now have permission to use the official QAVS Logo on its publications and website. The group will also receive, in due course: A signed certificate from Her Majesty The Queen’s Lord Lieutenant for Herefordshire, Lady Darnley.
A piece of English crystal engraved with the QAVS logo which will also be presented by the Lord Lieutenant.
In addition, as chairman and secretary, Tony and Babs Mitcheson were invited to represent the group at a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace on May 20 attended by HM The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.
The group’s details have been published in a special edition of The London Gazette. This will be available to view online at thegazette.co.uk.
Everyone is delighted that the group has received this award. It is an outstanding achievement which recognises all the time, effort and hard work which every member of the BFPG has, in so many different ways and over so many years, devoted entirely voluntarily not only to keeping local residents safe from flooding, but also to improving the life of the community generally.
WELL WOMEN DAY - At Broadfield Court, Bodenham, on June 18 there will be a celebration of Well Women Day in aid of The Haven, Hereford. The event will include talks, yoga, tai chi and pilates taster sessions, manicures, pedicures, and massage therapists plus a wide variety of stalls to browse and to buy from.
CHRISTINE WALKDEN - Advance notice – Christine Walkden, the TV gardening presenter, will be appearing at Bodenham Parish Hall on October 6 at 7.30pm for 7.45pm, and will give a talk on The Life and Times of a Gardener.
Tickets cost £14 and can be reserved through Mrs A Griffiths, on 01568 797929.
BODENHAM’S FLOWER and SCARECROW FESTIVAL - Bodenham’s annual Flower and Scarecrow Festival will be held from tomorrow through until Sunday at St Michael and All Angels Church.
The church will be open from 11am till 5pm daily. There will be good parking and refreshments, plus scarecrows throughout the village, and an exhibition of crafts.
Tomorrow evening, as part of the festival, there will be a concert by the PAX Choir of Malvern.
Admission £8 per head, to include wine and nibbles.
Children admitted free. Tickets now available from 01568 797228 or from the Bodenham Post Office.
On Saturday afternoon there will be a summer fete in the church grounds and on the Saturday evening there will be jazz and a barbecue.
There will be a Festival Evensong on Sunday evening from 6pm.
More details available from Pat Crane on 01568 797095, Lyn Pollard on 01568 797228 or Margaret Minchin on 01568 797129.
CORRESPONDENT - Martin Field, 01432 820074, commnews@ ymail.com.
Bredwardine and Brobury
COFFEE, CAKE AND MARKET - In Bredwardine village hall tomorrow. 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.
PAINTING THE VILLAGE HALL RED - Bredwardine village hall is getting a facelift. The work has started but it could be finished so much quicker with more volunteers to clear the grounds, prepare the walls and get busy with a paintbrush. If you can give an hour or two to help please contact Sarah Morgan on 01981 500155.
CORRESPONDENT - Kari Lawson on 01981 501077 or email karimlawson@me.com.
Breinton
PARISH COUNCIL - Following the elections last month, Breinton’s new Parish Council met on 20 May.
The Councillors returned are: Tony Geeson (chairman), Liz Morawiecka (deputy), Anthony Powers, Lorraine Lewis and Jackie Morris. There is currently one vacancy, and the councillors are hoping to co-opt someone to the council. Tony Geeson gave the chair’s annual report, thanking everyone for their hard work over the last 12 months. In response, Liz gave a vote of thanks to Tony and Nicky Geeson for their extensive work on the Neighbourhood Plan.
The councillors agreed the annual accounts and the audit return which will be submitted to the external auditors. The councillors also supported Liz’s submission to Herefordshire Council’s main modifications to the Core Strategy.
Her submission was also submitted on behalf of the parish council. The Neighbourhood Plan has been revised as a result of feedback and comments received during the consultation a few weeks ago. Although there are still a few minor adjustments to make, the parish council approved the plan for submission to Herefordshire Council, so that the steering group can continue their work on this.
Bridge Sollars
BONUS BALL - Gary Malings 24 won £25 on May 30.
FREE SECURITY MARKING - By arrangement with the parish council, West Mercia Police will be at the New Bridge Community Centre car park on June 24, from 10am to noon to security mark your mowers, strimmers, power tools, garden tools or other valuable items. This is a free service so please bring along anything that you would like to have marked.
Officers will also be able to discuss and advise you about any security issues you may have.
Burghill
FABULOUS FARMER’S MARKET - The children of Burghill Community Academy are going to have a fabulous farmer’s market at Court Farm, Tillington. It will take place on June 25, from 1 - 4pm.
They will be selling home-made crafts including wooden hangers, tea-light holders and seed bombs, to raise money for Clic Sargent and our school. There will be fantastic things to buy, so please come along.
ZUMBA FITNESS - Canon Pyon Village Hall, Thursday’s 6-6.55pm.
Contact Mandy 01544 387958 or mandys.mail@virgin.net.
FESTIVAL - A festival of bygone eras in aid of St Mary’s Church and the Air Ambulance will be held on June 21, from 10am to 4.30pm at The Old Rectory, Credenhill, by kind permission of Mr and Mrs Andrew Karney. The festival includes a Victorian fete with stalls, games and sideshows, children’s activities, traditional races, Punch and Judy, circus skills and a bouncy castle, classic, vintage cars and machinery. A bar and music, pig roast, cream teas and ice cream. People attending are invited to wear Victorian costume.
Dilwyn
FETE - St Marys Church fete will take place on Dilwyn village green on Saturday at 2.30pm. It promises to be a fun day out for the family with all of the old favourite stalls including, cakes, plants, wine wheel, bric a brac, bottles, tombola, grand draw, books, skittles, children’s games corner, arts and crafts tent, delicious refreshments and guess the weight of the Kune Kune pig!
Guided tours of Dilwyns Old Castle Moat will also be available. The children from our local primary school will also be present and will provide us with musical entertainment throughout the afternoon. Contact: Julie Hanson, 01544 318250.
OPEN GARDEN - An invitation to Eardisland Annual Open Gardens weekend, Saturday and Sunday. Ticket admission £5.
Refreshments, toilets, large car park all at the village hall signposted. As always, there will be a wide variety of delightful gardens to enjoy in our renowned multi-award-winning riverside village. Our gardeners once again look forward to welcoming you and showing your around their gardens. Our church presents an exhibition of over 60 large scale photographs of Herefordshire’s heritage complete with a wide selection of England’s best known and loved poetry. Souvenir booklets are available. We look forward to seeing new and return visitors what Sir Nikolaus Pesner described as “an uncommonly pretty village”. Inquiries welcome on 01544 388226.
EARDISLAND BOWLS CLUB - Eardisland Bowls Club playing away at Kingsland in the Hereford Times Cup had a very close win on aggregate by 59 shots to 56 with the best rink of Robin Williams with Phil Powell, John Moses and Mike Fenn scoring 22 to 10.
In the Hereford Men’s League Eardisland playing Bulmers at home had another close win on aggregate by 41 shots to 39 with the best rink of Jonathan Farndon John Moses, Martin Richards and Phil Powell scoring 18 to 14.
Playing Kington away Eardisland lost the match 69 to 84 with one winning rink of Jonathan Farndon, Ray Jones, Mike Fenn and Cheryle Morgan scoring 20 to 1. Playing Leominster at home Eardisland lost the match 54 to 85 with one winning rink of Phil Sharpe, Martin Richards, Lauren Dykes and Jayne Sharpe scoring 25 to 15. Eardisland bowling club will always welcome new members with club nights on Tuesdays at 6pm. Please bring flat shoes if you wish to play. Contact Doug Tantrum 01544 387972.
LOW IMPACT - Exercise to music, all ages, all abilities, Eardisland Village Hall Monday’s 10-11am.
Contact Mandy 01544 387958 or mandys.mail@virgin.net.
Evanjobb
KADOS CONCERT - June 20, 7.30pm at Evanjobb Village Hall, Orchard View, Evanjobb, LD8 2SD.
Tickets will be £5. Contact Mrs Olwen Morris 01547 560349.
PARISH COUNCIL - The annual meeting was held in May at St Michaels Hall with Councillor P Jinman in the chair, also present Ward Councilor G Powell, community support officer Fiona Witcher, the clerk and three members of the public. Councillor P Jinman was re-elected as chairman. All members signed a declaration of office. Malcolm Watkins and Rachel Evans were co-opted to fill vacancies in Rowlestone and Dulas respectively. In the Open Forum CSO Witcher gave an annual report. Due to the recent election Councillor Powell had not prepared a report. Because of the vacancy there was no report from the parish footpath officer, Councillor Hayes agreed to take on the role. Comments from the general public mentioned complaints about a blocked path at Dinterwood. A planning application relating to land opposite Lower House was discussed. The pavilion project is close to completion.
PRIMARY SCHOOL - The Weir Nursing Home is looking for odd balls of double knitting wool, short knitting needles and odd bone china cups and saucers.
Please bring into school if you can help. We will be holding our sports day in the afternoon of the June 19.
TRAIDCRAFT - Traidcraft stall at Koffi Pot 10.30am - noon in the Baptist Chapel, and in St Michaels Hall on the Sunday after the 10am service.
CAR BOOT - At the Memorial Hall on Saturday from 10.30am a chance to purchase beekeeping and gardening essentials.
PILGRIM COURSE - Continues at the Rectory on the Tuesday from 7pm.
WHIST DRIVE - There will be a whist drive every Wednesday at 7.45pm in the Memorial Hall.
OPEN DAY - Dulas court invite you to their open day as part of National Care Homes Open Day on June 19, 10am-9pm, performances and events throughout the day.
Eye
FIVE YEARS IN THE FIFTIES - The new archive film from the collection of Frank Dale, already seen by 1000 people in five venues across Herefordshire, is now available on DVD (£10) with specially composed music and poem and filmed interviews with local people. Help us celebrate at Cawley Hall tomorrow at 4.30pm.
Strawberries and cream tea, sandwiches and cake, then watch the film on our big screen. Free admission, screening and tea.
Everyone is welcome.
RACE NIGHT WITH A DIFFERENCE - A fun race night with wooden horses to wind to victory at Goodrich village hall on Saturday at 7.30pm, £5.
Ploughman’s and strawberries and cream, licensed bar.
Can you wind your wooden horse to victory? Races include novices, fillies and veterans. Have a flutter or become a jockey for £1 (jockey places limited to 30 – booked on the night). Tickets £5 from Jolly’s of Goodrich or call 01600 890106.
Hamnish
KADOS CONCERT - Songs from the Shows and the Sixty’s - July 11 at Hamnish Village Hall, Hamnish, HR6 0QN (next to the church) at 7.30pm Tickets £10 for barbecue and concert. Further information from Des Hall 01568 760665.
Hampton Bishop
CHURCH FETE - Is this Saturday at 1pm on the village green or in the hall if wet. There will be all the usual attractions including stalls, grand draw, delicious teas and refreshments and events for all ages.
This popular annual event has en enviable reputation as a great afternoon out for all the family.
Ample parking, entry free. All offers of help very welcome. For more information contact Edwin Moss on 01432 870278.
Hay-on-Wye
OPEN GARDENS - In support of St Michael’s Hospice – five gardens near Hay-on-Wye will be opening over the weekend, 11am- 5pm. Tickets are valid for the two days of opening and may be purchased at any of the gardens.
Adults £5, children (10-18) £2.50, children under 10 free.
Refreshments available at several gardens. There will be signage locally to all of the gardens. For further information please contact the Community Fundraising Team, at St Michael’s Hospice on 01432 851000.
Hereford
HEREFORDSHIRE HEALTH SERVICE RETIREMENT FELLOWSHIP - The next meeting will be held on Monday at 2pm for 2.15pm start in the St John’s Methodist Hall, St Owen Street, Hereford.
This month’s guest speaker is Mrs Julie Orton-Davies, she will be giving her talk on ‘Canaries to Poppies 1914-18’. We are looking forward to her presentation as it will be most interesting to hear about the local manufacture of ammunitions for the First World Wa r.
Last month we presented a cheque for £105 plus £121.37 from the collection boxes, making a grand total of £226.37, to Susie Godwin from Midlands Air Ambulance Service. Susie was delighted with the amount raised and thanked our members for their generous support. Well done, everyone! New members who have retired from the NHS and members guests are always welcome to come along and join us at the meetings which are held on the third Monday of the month, between 2pm and 4pm in the St John’s Methodist Hall, St Owen Street, Hereford HR1 2PR.
For further enquiries please contact Helen Taylor on 01432 344078.
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 all age Eucharist and junior church at St Michael’s Church, Breinton; 11am Parish Eucharist with Sunday school and youth group at Holy Trinity Church, Whitecross, Hereford; 4pm ‘This is My Story’ service at Holy Trinity Church, Whitecross; 8am Holy Communion (BCP) at St Nicholas’ Church; 11am Contemporary morning prayer at St Nicholas’ Church; 6.30pm Holy Communion with hymns (BCP) 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, June 18: 8.15am morning prayer and Eucharist at Holy Trinity Church, Whitecross Road; 10am Eucharist with hymn and address at Holy Trinity Church, Whitecross Road.
12.10pm Low Mass at All Saints’ Church, Eign Gate, Hereford.
HEREFORD ARTS APPRECIATION SOCIETY - Sian Thomas will give a talk on “appreciating stained glass” on June 19, 7.30pm, at WRVS Riverside Centre, Vicarage Rd, St James, Hereford.
HEREFORDSHIRE HEARTSTART - Free two hour Heartstart Course (CPR etc) at St Thomas Cantilupe C of E Academy, Hereford on June 22 from 7pm to 9pm. Booking essential, to book your place email herefordshireheartstart@btconnect.com or call 0845 6060654.
Holmer
WI - On June 2, a Garden Party to celebrate the centenary of the WI was held in Buckingham Palace in the presence of HRH the Duchess of Cornwall, HRH Princess Alexandra, HRH the Countess of Wessex, HRH the Duchess of Gloucester. Each WI in the country was allocated invitations and, following a ballot, three Holmer members were delighted to be included in arrangements for the day - Maureen Graver, Jane Jenkins and Sue Patmore. It proved to be truly memorable, the weather was reasonably kind although very blustery, tea was absolutely scrumptious, the palace and it’s beautiful grounds were spectacular and the members of the Royal family chatted freely with as many of the 8000 WI members present as possible. The whole day passed in an omnipresent sense of friendliness and camaraderie.The WI centenary celebrations will long be remembered with affection and gratitude.
The talk for our June meeting was ‘The Work of the Donkey Sanctuary’, led by Liz Ellis, a donkey welfare adviser from Abergavenny for the charity which is based in Sidmouth, Devon. 16,000 donkeys have been cared for since the charity’s inception, with 3,500 still being looked after.
Liz told members present that donkeys are hard working and eager to please. Their natural habitats are deserts, so their surroundings and treatment in Britain need significant modification and care for their lives to be healthy. For instance, grass is not a suitable feed, they prefer barley straw and fibrous, woody materials. Frequently, donkeys treated by the Sanctuary need their hooves trimmed and their teeth treated by a horse dentist. Liz told members about a visit to a Sanctuary in Giza, Egypt where donkeys can have very difficult lives sustaining many injuries such as open wounds and sores, largely caused by ill fitting harnesses and poor treatment by their owners. The Donkey Sanctuary helps creatures in distress around the world. The public can help in cases of maltreatment or neglect by contacting the Donkey Sanctuary, where there is a 24 hour response time. The ladies showed their appreciation for such a thought provoking presentation, which highlighted important issues relating to animal welfare.
Holmer WI held a spring garden party at the lovely home of member Christine Cooper. Ladies present enjoyed the beautiful views over the city and beyond, an appetising afternoon tea, convivial company and the opportunity to see the pigs, sheep and chickens that Vhristine and her husband keep.
The next meeting will be on July 2 and will focus on ‘decorating the Royal barge’. It will commence at 7.30pm in Holmer Parish Hall next to the church. Please do come along and join in ladies.
Humber
PLOUGHMANS AND PUDDING FESTIVAL - On June 19, St Mary the Virgin, Humber will be holding their annual ploughmans and pudding festival at The Upper House, Risbury, by kind invitation of Mrs Margaret Bemand. The evening will start at 7pm when you can enjoy a traditional ploughman’s supper and sample as many delicious puddings as you can eat.
All the food will be prepared by the highly talented cooks of the parish.
There is ample car parking and beautiful gardens to view. For further information please contact Mike and Jean Kimbery telephone 01568 760589.
Huntington
MID-SUMMER’S EVE CONCERT - There are still a few tickets left for the Mid-Summer’s Eve concert at Huntington Church on June 20 at 7.30pm. John Madden, the composer and musician will put on a concert of popular and well known pieces of music to be sung by Jess and Evie Price, two Eistedford prize-winning young sopranos from Brilley. John is also performing a work he has composed specially for the event.
A Mid-Summer’s reception with drinks and canapés will be served in the grounds of Huntington Court after. £9 for everything.
Please apply via huntingtonchurch.co.uk or telephone Fiona Shone on 01544 370391.
Kingstone
DESERT ISLAND DISCS - On June 20 between 7pm and 10.30pm, there will be Desert Island Discs in the village hall. The castaway is Rev Hilary Morgan, who will be interviewed by John Chapman.
Tickets cost £7.50 for adults and £5 for children under 12, to include a ploughman’s supper, strawberries and cream, tea/coffee. Bring your own choice of drinks, and come and learn more about the new rector.
Kington
HEREFORDSHIRE HEARTSTART - At St John House, Kington on June 25 from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Booking essential, to book your place email herefordshireheartstart@ btconnect.com or call 0845 6060654.
LEDBURY LIBRARY DEVELOPMENT GROUP - Second hand books in the unit in the Homend Shopping Mall.
Thanks to the Eager family, and friends, members and supporters who donate books, all the money raised goes to provide extra books and facilities. The Ledbury Library Development Group, set up some 18 months ago is about maintaining and improving the service, and raise money to buy additional resources. So far we have bought children’s books and a children’s play mat, audio books and history of art books. We also contributed to the project to digitise the historic copies of our local newspapers and bought a media cabinet to help with storage.
Please support it by buying and/ or donating books. Check out the website for news of activities and events at library-live.org.
Leominster
FAIR TRADE CAFE - The next Leominster Fair Trade cafe will be held on Saturday in the Forbury Chapel from 10am to 2pm. Tea, filter coffee and cold drinks will be available along with delicious homemade cakes.
For lunch there will be a variety of homemade soups and ploughman’s lunches.
PRIORY GARDENS AND SUMMER TEAS - Two town centre gardens will be open on June 21 from 2-6pm. Refreshments, plant and craft stalls. Free entry but donations appreciated.
Proceeds to Leominster Priory Church. Gardens are: The Rectory, Church Street and The Coach House, The Grange (off Pinsley Road). Map and further details at leominsterpriory.org.
uk/events or Leominster Tourist Information.
LEOMINSTER TRANSITION CYCLE RIDE - The festival ride on June 3 saw 11 of us in lovely weather set off from Corn Square.
A good, full day out was had by all. The next morning ride, with coffee stop is on Wednesday, meet at 10am in Corn Square.
All pleasure cyclists are welcome.
THE SARAH SMITH QUARTET - Jazz concert June 20, 7.30pm at Lingen village hall in aid of Welsh Air Ambulance. Award winning improvising violinist playing jazz, folk and much more. Tickets £10, under 12s £6 available from sarahsmithtickets@gmail.com or 07792 541110. Review: Sarah plays gypsy jazz with authentic passion, fire and virtuosity. Bar available - bring your own nibbles.
CONCERT - Thank you to everyone who helped and supported our concert. The Police Male Voice Choir was excellent as was soprano soloist Hope. Proceeds of over £500 will go towards tarmac for the church drive.
Llangarron
OPEN GARDENS - In support of St Michael’s Hospice – Langstone Court, The White House and Yew Tree Cottage will be opening on June 20, 11am-5pm. Ticket price includes entry to all three gardens. Adults £5, children under 14 free. Tours of Langstone Court at noon, 2pm and 4pm by ticket only.
Adults £2.50, children under 14 free. Refreshments will be served at Yew Tree House and The White House.
TABLE-TOP SALE - At Longtown village hall on Saturday at 10am- 1pm in aid of the hall. Any more information, please contact Sylvia Davies on 01873 860609.
OPEN GARDENS - In support of St Michael’s Hospice – The Steppes, Lumber Lane and 23 Traherne Close will be opening their gardens on June 21, 2pm- 5.30pm. Ticket price includes entry to both gardens. Adults £3 and children under 12 are free.
Refreshments will be served at 23 Traherne Close. Parking is available in Traherne Close by kind permission of Mr Richard Shimmin at the entrance to Sheepcote Barns, which means a short walk up the hill to the gardens.
Disabled parking is only available at The Steppes.
NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN NEWS - A firm of consultants has been hired to take our neighbourhood plan to its conclusion, and a vision of the future has already been presented. At a meeting next Thursday, June 18 at 2pm in Cawley Hall, Kirkwells will produce the first draft of our plan.
This is a public meeting, so anyone who is interested in the planning and future of our parish is most welcome to attend.
We have also applied for further funding to be able to continue the plan’s formation.
A lot of effort is still needed before completion: there is a six week consultation period following the publication of the draft- plan, and then a referendum of all parishioners in the Luston group of parishes before its final adoption. We hope that the plan will be in place some time next year. The Steering Group is always looking for help, so if you would like to contribute your time and skills, do come and join us.
For further information, please contact Guy Poulton 01568 614501.
MARDEN HISTORY SOCIETY - The next meeting of the society will take place on Monday June 15 in the Marden Community Room at 7.45pm.
It takes the form of another series of films from the Huntley film archive. There will be three short films as follows: 1.
Castles and Ruins plus Animated Bayeaux Tapestry. 2.
Farming and Industry in South Wales. 3.
The Talyllyn Narrow Gauge Railway.
The three films will last about 45 minutes and will no doubt bring back many happy memories to those who know the areas.
Visitors are most welcome for a fee of £2 and includes light drinks and refreshments.
CONCERT - Gwent Police Male Voice Choir will be in concert at Marden Church on Saturday starting at 7.30pm. There will be a guest soloist. Tickets £7.50 includes a glass of Pimms and strawberries. For details ring Jess on 01568 796227.
CHURCH SUMMER FETE - June 20. Starts at 2pm at Marden community hall. There will be plants, cakes, books, games and bric-a- brac galore.
MARDEN PRIMARY ACADEMY SUMMER FETE - Tomorrow from 3.30pm-5pm at Marden School.
There will be a grand summer draw with great prizes plus many other fun stalls. Refreshments and ice creams will be served.
Everyone is welcome.
MORDI FEST - Saturday June 13 at Mordiford Primary School.
Daytime: £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 7pm by XL5 followed by a disco. Rayeesa’s Curry will be available to buy your evening snacks.
An overnight camping pitch will cost £5.
200 CLUB DRAW - The church 200 Club draw took place at Pinebrook on June 1 by kind invitation of Randy Langford.
Winners this month were: 1st.
£100 no.37 Jan Ashton-Jones; 2nd.
£60 no.74 Rob Deakin; 3rd. £30 no.192 Pauline Bosberry; 4th. £15 no.61 Diane Goulding.
The July draw will take place at the Sufton fete on July 4.
CHURCH NEWS - Mordiford church will now be open Saturday and Sunday during the summer months.
Ocle Pychard and Much Cowarne
FAMILY BARBECUE - There will be a family barbecue at Much Cowarne Church from 6pm this Saturday. £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.
SALE ITEMS WANTED - Cris Hooper would like to make a plea for handmade articles that can be sold in aid of the church on a 50-50 basis at the Much Cowarne village fete on September 5.
Contributions can include paintings, drawings, baskets or corn dollies, crocheting, photography, carpentry, metalwork, homemade toys, glasswork, patchwork or quilting? You are invited to help fill the stall and to contact Cris on 01531 640516.
CHURCH BELL RINGING - The bells at Much Cowarne Church have been in place since medieval times but had to be replaced after a fire in 1840. There have been other problems since but, in 2009, a Lottery-fund grant and a local fundraising effort meant that the bells could be restored to their former glory. A number of new ringers with no previous experience were recruited but their numbers are now dwindling and ‘new blood’ is needed. Bell- ringing is something that can be done by anyone from the age of 10, andthe church bells are always required for weddings, funerals, services and special occasions. If you would like to take up bell-ringing, please call John Hodges, the tower captain, on 01885 400283.
THE HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY - In Much Cowarne church from 7pm next Wednesday the Parish History Group will be presenting an illustrated talk by Frankie Green on the history of photography and guidance on how to date family photographs. Admission is free for members and £2.50 for visitors. The talk will follow a short meeting and everyone is invited to stay afterwards for tea, coffee and biscuits.
CORRESPONDENT - Martin Field, The Old School House, Burley Gate, 01432 820074, commnews@ymail.com.
Presteigne
KADOS Concert - Songs from the shows and the 60s, June 19, 7.30pm at Presteigne Baptist Church, LD8 2AR. Tickets will be £6. Further information from Kate Doubleday, church secretary, on 01544 267471.
LINGEN FETE - This years annual Lingen fete will take place on June 20 from 2pm in the churchyard. There will be all your favourite stalls and activities including a bouncy castle, bric-a- brac, books, raffle, refreshments, plants, splat-the-rat, and the usual novelty dog show.
Admission is £1 and all proceeds will go to Lingen church and local charities. For more information call 01544 267452.
AGM - The football club are holding their annual general meeting (AGM) at their clubhouse on Tuesday at 7.30pm. Everyone is welcome to attend. The annual AGM will then be followed by a members-only social club AGM.
RELAY FOR LIFE - Just a reminder that this years Marches and Mid Wales Relay For Life in aid of Cancer Research will take place on June 27 and 28 at John Beddoes School playing fields beginning at noon on Saturday and finishing at noon on Sunday.
The idea is for teams to walk around a track for 24 hours to show that cancer never sleeps.
One member of each team is required to be walking for the whole 24 hours. There will be loads going on including music, side stalls, entertainment, a grand raffle, refreshments plus lots more including the now famous “candle of hope” at 10pm where people can light a candle in memory of someone who has lost their life to cancer or to celebrate someone who has survived cancer. For further details call chairman Mick Fryer on 01544 260657.
CONCERT - Singer/songwriter Bridget St John and guitarist/ blusey singer Michael Chapman will be performing at The Assembly Rooms on June 20 from 8pm. Tickets are £12 and can be purchased from The Courtyard Antiques, The Workhouse or by visiting wegottickets.com.
COFFEE MORNING - There is a coffee morning at St Andrews Church hall on Saturday from 10.30-noon. There will be a cake stall, bric-a-brac, raffle plus more.
All proceeds will go to raising funds for St Andrews Church.
DRIVERS REQUIRED - Presteigne and Norton Community Support urgently require volunteer drivers to help with hospital visits etc. If you can spare a couple of hours here-and- there please call in at the support office of The Drill Hall in Hereford Street or call 01544 267961. Drivers are reimbursed their expenses at 45p per mile.
DATE FOR YOUR DIARY - This year’s carnival will take place on July 18, at Wentes Meadow at 1.30pm. The procession will take place at 1.30pm.
SERVICES - The following services will take place on Sunday: choral holy communion at St Andrews at 11am and choral evensong at Lingen at 6.30pm.
MUSIC - Kington and District Opera Society present a concert Songs from the Shows at The Baptist Church on June 19 from 7.30pm. Tickets are available on the door or from church members for £6 or call 01544 267253 for more.
COUNCIL - The next meeting of Presteigne and Norton Town Council will take place at The Shire Hall on Wednesday at 7.30pm. All welcome.
BEER FESTIVAL - The annual beer festival will take place at The Royal George in Lingen from June 19-21. There will be a hog roast and live music on Saturday. Call 01544 267498, visit lingen.org.uk LE WEEKEND - “Full Circle” present Le Weekend at Broadheath House, one mile from Presteigne on July 4-5. There will be loads of live music over the weekend. On July 4 from 1-4pm there will be a three-course lunch and live music. In the evening from 5pm- midnight the live music includes Black Rapids, Macadam Piano, Nuala Honan, Le Clown Fou, Little Rumba and Jess Hall. On July 5 from noon-6pm there will be music from Curtis Ellers American Circus, Lori Campbell and The Poobahs plus drinks and refreshments. Tickets are £25 per session or £65 for all weekend, available at Courtyard Antiques or fullcirclefesrival.co.uk.
Ross-on-Wye
VAGA PROBUS CLUB - May 26, Chase Hotel meeting – ladies invited, followed by buffet lunch.
Speaker – Penny Platt on Hereford Cathedral.
The meeting was a change from the regular venue due to the greater number of members and wives attending, over 70 plus.
Penny, assisted by her husband George who handled the PowerPoint presentation, gave a very detailed and informative description of Hereford Cathedral and its history. She also advised that she last lived in Ross-on-Wye over 33 years ago, but is still living in Herefordshire where she is a Hereford Cathedral Guide.
Penny started by briefly outlining the Cathedral origins, she then spoke about the cathedral during the Norman period, and from the 16th to 18th century. She then went on to discuss the 1786: Fall of the western tower, the 19th century restoration and 1904 reopening, 20th century extensions, 21st century changes, the bells and the general description of the interio r.
Today’s building contains some of the finest examples of architectural excellence from Norman times up to the present day including the Romanesque Nave, the beautifully restored Shrine of St Thomas of Hereford in the North Transept, the ancient South Transept and the award- winning 20th century New Library Building. New commissions also include the gilded and painted shrine of St Ethelbert and four stunning stained glass windows dedicated to the life and writings of 17th century cleric and poet Thomas Traherne.
The award-winning Mappa Mundi and Chained Library Exhibition is open all year round (apart from a prolonged period in January each year when it is closed for cleaning) and is famous for housing both the spectacular medieval map of the world and the cathedral’s unique chained library.
Here the stories of these national treasures are told through models, original artefacts and special exhibitions.
Penny was warmly thanked for their very knowledgeable/historical understanding of the cathedral, assisted by her husband George, who displayed the many pictures illustrating the grandeur of its construction.
The membership agreed that the cathedral is a major asset to Hereford and were reminded that the president’s lunch at the Bishop’s Palace in July will be a great opportunity to physically view the cathedral.
OPEN GARDENS WEEKEND - June 20 and 21. For the first time in many years, an open gardens event is being held in Ross-on-Wye organised by the Friends of St Mary’s Church.
There will be 21 gardens open to the public on both June 20 and June 21 between noon and 5pm.
For a cost of £5 per person (under 16s free) you will be able to visit as many gardens as you wish during both days. Our gardens are varied; some large mature ones with signature trees, some are behind modern houses, while the historic 17th century garden of John Kyrle’s summer house is a special treat for any garden lover.
See our website fosmross.org.uk for further details.
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.
St Weonards
PARISH FETE AND OPEN GARDENS - Saturday at 2pm.
Parish fete and open gardens at Treago Castle, St Weonards. Fun for all the family with many stalls, castle tours, story-telling, wellie- wanging and wonderful teas!
Grand draw.
Adults £1, children 50p. Treago is just off A466 with plenty of parking.
Stoke Lacy
OPEN GARDEN - The garden at Dovecote Barn, Stoke Lacy will be open this Sunday from 2 until 5pm.
Plants will be on sale at the garden and homemade teas will be on sale at Stoke Lacy Church which is opposite Dovecote Barn.
Proceeds from the teas will go to the Friends of Stoke Lacy Church.
Any donations of homemade cakes or biscuits will be very welcome. Members of the Stoke Lacy and District Garden Club will have a further opportunity to visit the barn on June 23 when the club is holding an afternoon tea party.
CORRESPONDENT - Martin Field, The Old School House, Burley Gate, 01432 820074, commnews@ymail.com.
FLICKS IN THE STICKS - Presents Testament of Youth (12A) on Saturday at the Lady Emily Hall (HR1 4EX) staring at 7.30pm.
The film relates a powerful coming-of-age story which tackles love, war, loss and remembrance.
Refreshments will be available both before the film and at the half-time interval. Tickets will be £5 on the door (U-16 £3).
Please contact John Tallis for any further details on 01432 890720.
COFFEE MORNING - In aid of Cancer Research UK and Tarrington Church, there will be a coffee morning on June 20 from 10am, held at Freetown Farm, Tarrington (HR1 4JB) by kind permission of the Bradstock family.
£2 entrance includes coffee/tea and there is easy parking. There will be plants and cakes for sale. It will be set in an informal garden and their farm features their Hereford cattle.
CONCERT - An evening with the Pax Singers on July 5, 6.30pm to 7pm start. £7.50 to include supper.
Licensed bar at Copley Farm, Acton Beauchamp, WR6 5AH.
By kind permission of Mr and Mrs David Garlick. In aid of Trumpet and District Agricultural Society and St Giles Church, Acton Beauchamp.
Tickets available from June 01531 670608 Charlotte 01885 490242.
Wellington
WELLINGTON GARDEN CLUB - The next meeting of Wellington Garden Club will be held next Thursday, June 18, at 7.30pm in the Community Centre when June Poole will talk to us about auriculas.
She will share her knowledge about how to look after these picturesque little plants.
Visitors arewelcome and tea and coffee will be served after the talk and there will be a raffle.
CHURCH FETE - The annual church fete and barbecue will be held at ‘The Vinery’, in Wellington on Saturday from noon until 3pm.
It promises to be a good afternoon out for all the family with many stalls including plants, books, bric a brac, bottle stall, cakes teas and a bar. Entrance 50p. Proceeds in aid of church funds.
For further information please telephone 01432 830489 or 01432 830452.
Weston-under-Penyard
OPEN GARDENS - In support of St Michael’s Hospice – Bollitree Cottage and Conifers will be opening on this weekend.
Tickets are valid for both days of opening and may be purchased at either garden. Adults £5, children under 12 free.
Ploughman’s lunch and homemade cakes available to buy at Bollitree Cottage. Parking available at both gardens.
Wigmore
WIGMORE AND DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB - Evening garden visit to Aulden Farm on Thursday, June 18 at 7pm.
Everyone is welcome to join the club visit to Aulden Farm, Aulden near Leominster, HR6 0JT.
The club will meet at the farm at 7pm and have a guided tour of the three-acre site followed by coffee and cakes. Read more about the garden at auldenfarm.co.uk It will be an enjoyable evening for £5 including refreshments, with our membership being £5 per annum. All welcome.
Contact Cathy Jones 07813 733240 or fran@rhodesg3xjp.plus.com for more details.
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