Abbeydore
CONCERT – The Crofters Early Music Consort will be playing music from the 17th and 18th centuries on period instruments in Dore Abbey on Thursday, July 2 at 12.30pm. Admittance is free with a retiring collection.
Almeley
OPEN GARDEN – On Saturday the gardens and woodland walk at Oakland, Almeley Road, Eardisley, will be open to the public from 2pm until 5pm. On the walk round the flower meadow, lakes and woodland there are seats on which to rest and enjoy the views. There will be homemade refreshments, grand raffle and stalls on which cakes and jams, plants and crafts will be for sale. Plenty of free parking. Admission fee is £4 per person.
OPEN GARDEN IN SUPPORT OF ST MICHAEL’S HOSPICE – Newport House will be opening on Saturday from 11am-5pm. Aerial dance performance at 3pm. Adults £5, children under 14 free. Cream teas available to buy. Accessible to wheelchair users and dogs on leads allowed. Stroll through 20 acres of beautiful gardens set on three terraces with large mixed borders, walled garden and woodland walks. Plenty of parking available.
ALMELEY VILLAGE FETE – Will be held on July 5, 2pm-5pm on the village common. There will be competitions and games for the children (01544 327396 for info), a dog show (see posters or 01544 327117 for info), lots of stalls, craft display, jazz band, barbecue and teas.
Aymestrey and Leinthall Earls
MORTIMERS CROSS FUN QUIZ – Please note we have moved to the last Tuesday of the month. Come and test your brain cells on Tuesday, 6.30pm for 7pm start, at the Mortimers Cross Inn, £3 per person, teams of four or less.
Bishopstone
VILLAGE LOTTERY – Joan Harris won £25 with number 17 on June 13.
Bishopswood
WI – Twenty seven members and their friends met at Bishopswood WI met at the village hall at 6.30pm on June 12 for an open meeting. We started as usual with Jerusalem and the business meeting, taken by the president Mrs Ann Jones, who outlined the many local and county events planned for the future.
Cards and small gifts were presented to the four members with June birthdays. This month’s meeting was arranged in two parts and after a welcome cup of tea the first speaker was introduced, Helen, an oncology nurse from The Haven in Hereford. The Haven is a respite and treatment centre for breast cancer sufferers and their families. Helen became interested in breast cancer because her husband’s family are cancer gene carriers.
The Haven Charity was started by Sarah Davenport from Herefordshire who was working in London. Appalled by the lack of emotional support for those affected by breast cancer, she sold her business and set up the first Haven in Fulham. The Hereford Haven was opened in 2010 by the patron, HRH Prince Charles. At present there are three Havens with another five planned, including one in Worcester. Each Haven works alongside the NHS and has a breast care nurse in charge.
People, either women or men, can refer themselves or be referred by a doctor or consultant. Havens offer counselling, medical and practical support and advice and provide friendship and various activities such as yoga and ‘walk and talk’ groups.
About 50,000 women and 400 men will get breast cancer, in Herefordshire about 300 women and maybe two men will be diagnosed.
Helen ended on an encouraging note – treatment nowadays is so good that a diagnosis of breast cancer means living with a chronic disease, 20 years ago it was a death sentence.
The second part of our meeting was more lighted-hearted as Kari and George from Hart’s of Monmouth gave an extremely useful and interesting talk about the joy of a well-fitting bra and how to achieve it. They gave us a brief history of the bra, first made in the 20s by Mary Phelps Baker from two silk handkerchiefs. With the help of brave George as model Kari showed us both ill-fitting and properly fitted bras. All the staff at Harts are trained bra fitters and both Kari and George are trained in mastectomy fitting. It is a family run business with the comfort of the customer as their priority.
The next meeting is on July 10 at 6.30pm, our summer social with time to chat and relax.
Bodenham
THE BODENHAM FLOOD PROTECTION GROUP – The Flood Protection Group’s next meeting will be at 7.30pm on Tuesday at the Siward James Centre. Meetings are open to all members of the public. Anyone unable to attend or with points they would like to have raised is asked to call the secretary, Mrs Babs Mitcheson on 01568 797170 or by email at BabsMitcheson@aol.com.
LUGG VALLEY FRIENDS – CANCER RESEARCH UK – You are invited to a ploughman’s and puddings lunch, organised by the Lugg Valley Friends – Cancer Research UK tomorrow, at the Siward James Centre, from noon to 2pm. Tickets cost £7 per person and will include a ploughman’s, numerous puddings to try and tea/ coffee. Tickets available from: 01568 797280 Jenny or 797557 Thelma or any other committee member.
CORRESPONDENT– Martin Field, The Old School House, Burley Gate, HR1 3QR. 01432 820074, commnews@ymail.com.
Bredwardine and Brobury
FUNDRAISING – St Andrew’s Church, Bredwardine is holding a fund-raising day at Whitney Toll Bridge, on Saturday, between 10am and 4pm. The bridge’s owners have kindly offered to donate the day’s takings from the traffic using the bridge, as well as allowing us to use their café and barbecue facilities. We will also be washing cars, selling cakes, plants, books, tea towels and other items. Please come and support us, and meet walkers, tourists, canoeists, cyclists, picnickers and fishermen who will be using the bridge that day. Any help appreciated.
CORRESPONDENT– Kari Lawson on 01981 501 077, email karimlawson@me.com.
Bridge Sollars
BONUS BALL – Nick Johnson won £25 with number 17 on June 13.
WHIST DRIVE – At Innes Field, Clehonger. July 7, 7.30pm, £2. Call 01981 250377 for more information.
Coddington
CONCERT – There will be a concert on Saturday at All Saints, Coddington when Serenata will entertain us in the church with musical allsorts, a confection of entertainment to delight you on a summer evening. Tickets are available from John Marsham 01531 640260 or come for 7.30pm and pay on the door. Tickets are £10, children £3 to include light refreshments.
FAMILY PRIZE BINGO – Raising money for a fantastic charity, helping local families that are affected by stillbirth. Will be hosted by Credenhill Social Club, Station Road, Credenhill. Lots of prizes to be won, proceeds for a very good cause. Doors open at 7pm, Eyes down at 7.30pm. On this coming Saturday. Would be nice to see you there. More information 01432 760600.
Dilwyn
SUMMER CONCERT – On Saturday, 7pm in St Mary’s Church. Friends of the Crown Inn, Dilwyn present a summer concert with an evening of romantic music for oboe, viola and piano performed by Ruth Watson, John Hymas and Jeremy Fisher. Featuring pieces by Debussy, Greig and Elgar. This is the third in a very successful series of concerts by Ruth and friends. Definitely not to be missed. Entry is £10 per person (includes light refreshments). For details and reserve tickets please contact Gwyneth 01544 318738 or Elaine 01544 318395 email: elaine@ beetle2.demon.co.uk you also pay on the door.
Dorstone
DORSTONE DAWDLE – July 5, 11am. The third annual Dorstone Dawdle, organised by the Friends of St Faith’s, Dorstone village hall and playing field, takes place on July 5 at 11am. The Dawdle is a 10K multi-terrain race starting and ending in the village; for the less adventurous there’s also a 4K fun run at the same time. Car parking and registration in the playing fields on B4348 opposite church; refreshments and barbecue on playing fields for everyone after the race, both runners and spectators. Downloadable entry forms and further information from www.dorstone.org.uk Please send completed entry form and fee for Dawdle by July 1 to Susannah Garland, Snodhill Hall, Dorstone, HR3 6BG, susannahenglish@btinternet.com, 01981 550039 or 07557 049687. Entries for both races can also be made on day.
Dorstone Dawdle £8 in advance or £10 on the day; fun run £4 on the day (please note, under 11s to be accompanied by an adult).
CROWN GREEN BOWLING – Dorstone Crown Green Bowling Club wish to recruit new members, either experienced or learner for this or next season. Contact Barry Megson on 01981 590691 for information. Competitive bowlers have the opportunity to enter all Shropshire county competitions and should they win one, they will automatically go forward to the British CGBA Champion of Champions competition.
MEETING – Eardisland parish council meeting, tonight at 7.30pm in Eardisland Village Hall – all welcome. There is still a vacancy for one councillor; please come to the meeting and put your name forward if you are interested in helping your community.
Eardisley
YOUNG FARMERS CLUB – What a fantastic fortnight we have had, starting off with the fun ride on May 24, with 111 riders enjoying a wonderful scenic ride of approximately 12 miles over local farm land stopping off for a refreshment break at Mill Half before continuing their ride back to the starting point at Upper House Farm, where delicious hot food and homemade cakes awaited their arrival. We even had riders from as far away as Cardiff taking part with hugely positive feedback received and requests to make it an annual event. This was followed by the tractor run on the next weekend with some 47 tractors taking part on a journey of approximately 25 miles, which took them up through Woodseaves and on to Mahollom Farm, Kington, where they enjoyed a lunch break before continuing back to their point of departure at Upper House Farm for tea and home-made cakes. It really was quite a spectacle seeing them driving back up through the village, from the very old tractors to the very new. Our very grateful thanks to all the local farmers who allowed us to ride or drive over their land and to everyone who helped both beforehand and on the day at each event and to those who provided the delicious food. Not forgetting of course, everyone who took part in both these events to make them such a huge success. A donation from the tractor run is to be given to the Air Ambulance Fund.
It is now full steam ahead with preparations well underway for our 70th anniversary celebration dinner and dance which will be held in a marquee at Upper House Farm on July 4.
This promises to be a very happy occasion bringing together some 300 past and present members and friends from over the past 70 years, with lots memories to be exchanged.
CHURCH SUMMER BAZAAR – Our annual summer bazaar takes place on July 11, in church from 10am until noon. There will be lots of stalls including cakes, plants, nearly new clothes/shoes, bric-a-brac, tombola, books, draw and refreshments. We look forward to your support.
Any enquiries please contact Liz Preece 01544 327276/Jean Rees 01544 327157.
PRE-SCHOOL – We are now taking bookings for the September term. Only a few places left so book early to avoid disappointment. Please call into school or email ewyaspre@googlemail.com.
Pre-school children can also attend our Kids Club, meaning we provide child care from 7.45am- 5.30pm, Monday to Friday term time only. To obtain a booking form for Kids Club please consult the primary school secretary or call into preschool.
Did you know that you can ‘pay on the day’ at Kids Club for those unforeseen occasions when you may need child care before or after school?
PRIMARY SCHOOL – Ellie C in Year 4 took part in a Roald Dahl drawing competition and won first prize. She had to draw her favourite character from the Be Busy Magazine and she chose to draw the Fantastic Mr Fox. Her picture will be published in the magazine in the summer issue.
Well done Ellie. From tomorrow to Monday Years 5/6 will be on a residential trip to Condover Hall.
GARDEN PARTY – Dulas Court Residential Home invite you to their garden party on Sunday 2pm-5pm. Events to include stalls, cream teas and dog show.
Eye
FILM – The film Dark Horse (PG) will be screened at Cawley Hall on Saturday at 7.30pm. This is an enjoyable true story about a group of friends from a working men’s club in Wales who decide to breed a racehorse and raise it on the allotments.
FLICKS IN THE STICKS – Presents The 100-Foot Journey (PG) at Goodrich Village Hall today at 7.30pm.Call 01600 891249 for more information.
Drifting through Europe after fleeing political violence in India that killed the family restaurant business and their mother, the Kadams arrive in France. Once there, a chance auto accident and the kindness of a young woman, Marguerite, in the village of Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val inspires Papa Kadam to set up a Indian restaurant there. Unfortunately, this puts the Kadams in direct competition with the Madame Mallory’s acclaimed haute cuisine establishment across the street where Marguerite also works as a sous-chef, resulting in an escalating rivalry.
Hay-on-Wye
BELL BANK CLUB –Maddie has enjoyed her stroll around the music and literature festival in Hay recently, also many musical events held in her local St Mary’s Church.
The monthly lunch was taken at the Wye Knot Stop restaurant, Llyswen. We were warmly met by Sue and her staff. After a delicious meal, a few games were played, and there was also a singalong, followed by the raffle. She was thanked for her hospitality and a good time was had by all.
Linda has spent an afternoon again completing her programme of exercises to music. Several members attended a garden party held at her home as a ‘thank you’ to the organising groups which she was involved with, also her family and friends. The weather was sunny and it was great under the gazebos. Fellow member Dorothy with her son John invited members to their home in Albion Terrace for yet another tea. How fortunate we are to have such wonderful folk. There was quite a lot of eating, supping, chatting and singing, plus the raffle took place and everyone went home very happy. A gift was presented in appreciation.
VINTAGE FAIR - Hay Does Vintage will be filling the town of Hay-on-Wye with ‘Viva la Vintage’, their 6th vintage fair in the popular town on Sunday.
Doors open 10.30am till 4.30pm, £1 entry, children free. With over 50 vintage and retro traders in three central locations it is a great shopping opportunity for all. Plenty of vintage and retro furniture, clothes, homewares, jewellery and cards. Pop-up tearoom and the popular outdoor flea fair.
BRYNGWYN RIDING CENTRE - To celebrate 40 years Bryngwyn Riding Centre will be holding a fun day on Saturday from 11am- 4pm. The day will include riding and carriage driving demonstrations, vintage display, car boot, bouncy castle, face painting, novelty dog show, stalls and barbecue.
Money raised will go to Bryngwyn Riding for the Disabled Group (HR5 3QN). The group offers riding and carriage driving to adults and children with physical and/ or learning disabilities. Call Becky on 01497 851669 or Ruth on 01497 851360.
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; 4pm This is My Story; prayer and the Bible at Holy Trinity Church, Whitecross; 8am Holy Communion (BCP) at St Nicholas’ Church; 11am Choral Communion 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: 8.15am Morning Prayer and Eucharist at Holy Trinity Church, Whitecross Road; 10am Holy Communion at Holy Trinity Church, Whitecross Road; 12.10pm Low Mass at All Saints’ Church, Eign Gate.
HEREFORDSHIRE BUMS ON TUMS – We run a Herefordshire Bums on Tums (your local Ostomies Support Group) on the last Tuesday of each month at the Kindle Centre, Asda Stores, Belmont Court, Hereford. We are a non-medical group whose object is to provide a social atmosphere where colostomates/ileostomates and urostomates and their partners/friends/family can meet for an hour of friendship and sharing. Our next meeting is Tuesday from 11am - noon.
We look forward to new members joining our friendly group. For further information, please contact Carol Steele on 01432880656.
HAMPTON DENE SUMMER FAIR – Saturday, 1pm-4pm at Hampton Dene Primary School.
Demonstrations by Page Family Tae Kwon Do, Roaming Reptiles, Nicola’s School of Dance. Fancy dress parade at 3pm. Barbecue, bar, ice creams, stalls and lots of family fun.
MORDIFORD COMMUNITY CHOIR – Summer concert 2015, a glorious evening of music to gladden your hearts. Showcasing popular music spanning five decades, including songs from the stage and screen.
July 18, 7.30pm at The Rose Garden, Ledbury Road, Hereford, HR1 2TR. Tickets £5 per adult and £2.50 per child, raffle and bar available. Tickets from The Haven, 37 Owen Street; The Rose Garden, Ledbury Road; Outback Records, Church Street; West End Stores, Fownhope. More information at mordifordchoir.co.uk, aawatkins@btinternet.com, 01432 873110.
HEREFORDSHIRE HEARTSHIRE COURSE – Free two hour Heartstart Course (CPR etc) at The Kindle Centre on July 13 from 7pm to 9pm. Booking essential. To book your place, e-mail info@herefordshireheartstart.co.uk or call 0845 6060654.
HEREFORDSHIRE HEARTSTART – Are pleased to announce that the Hereford Round Table have donated £1,430 to the charity to cover new equipment for the volunteer instructors. This includes three new sets of projection equipment, which includes, projectors, DVD players, speakers, cables, connectors and extension reels. Plus a training laptop and flip-chart stand and some office items (large stapler/ hole punch), for use when delivering Schools Instructor Training and for delivering talks to local groups.
Loraine Coleman co-ordinator/ project manager said “I am really pleased that they have made this generous donation, which has helped to set three new volunteers up with essential projection equipment needed for training and for a laptop/flip-chart stand needed when delivering instructor training to schools staff and for community talks.”
Herefordshire Heartstart is a registered charity (no 1082309) established in 1996 to run free two hour ‘how to save a life’ courses. These courses are available to anyone, to teach them the necessary skills to keep someone alive until the emergency services arrive.
This includes dealing with choking, serious bleeding, heart attack, unconsciousness and CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation).
These are simple skills that can and do save lives.
Herefordshire Heartstart is affiliated to the British Heart Foundation, but we are not funded by them nor the government for our service. We are a local initiative helping the people of Herefordshire. We rely on small grants, fundraising and the generosity of the public and local groups through donations, to keep this vital service running.
To make a donation or to book a course for your group or to book onto a public course, e-mail info@ herefordshireheartstart.co.uk or contact Loraine Coleman on 0845 6060654 Monday to Thursday 9am to 3pm or write to Herefordshire Heartstart, PO Box 305, Hereford HR1 9JD.
POP UP OPERA – July 18, Rossini’s, Italian Girl in Algiers, Kingsland Church, HR6 9QW, 7.30pm.
Tickets at £25 from Kingsland Post Office or 01568 709579.
Licensed bar.
Picnic on the village green before or enjoy a meal at The Angel or Corners Inn (prior booking essential). Black tie or come as you are.
Organised by SMAAAK (Friends of St Michael and All Angels Kingsland). All profits in support of the restoration and improvement of Kingsland Church.
Kington
GARDEN PARTY - At Kington Court in aid of Residents Fund.
Saturday 3-5pm, usual stalls, competitions, afternoon tea and a performance by Kington Choir. Free entry.
Knighton
KNIGHTON AND DISTRICT ROTARY CLUB – We had another enjoyable month sharing Rotary friendship and undertaking a little fundraising. Our inaugural literary evening was a success and we thanked Rotarians Martin and Margaret of Ffyrdd House, Knighton for hosting the event.
Members and friends shared poetry and prose, humorous and poignant, enjoying light supper between readings. We raised over £125 for the various charities we support. The following week we agreed to help Ludlow Rotary Club on July 19 at Ludlow Dog Day (ludlowdogday.co.uk) as they raise money for St Michael’s Hospice, Friends of Ludlow Hospital and Canine Partners.
The following weekend we collected for Shelterbox and Nepal at the Aardvark books Brocante fair.
And we finished the month with a talk by Joan Payne about the Radnorshire Wildlife Trust. They do excellent work maintaining the wild areas in Radnorshire and make them accessible to all. A good month – thanks to all our supporters.
See more about us at knighton.rotary1150.org and on twitter @ knightonrotary.
For more details, contact Norman Thorp on (01547) 529666 or Cathy Jones on (07813) 733240, e-mail cathleenj2001@yahoo.co.uk.
SINGING FOR FUN – There will be a session of singing for fun in the church hall, Knighton, tomorrow starting at 10.30am.
CHURCH SERVICES FOR SUNDAY – St Edward’s church, Knighton, 10.30am, Benefice Service with Ministry Area – Welcome to Rev Linda Watson. St Mary’s church, Pilleth, 3pm, Holy Communion (Anniversary of the Battle of Pilleth). Knighton Baptist church, 11am, led by Mrs Kym Berry (Kym is the secretary of Maesyrhelem Baptist church).
Knighton Methodist church joint service with Baptists. Knighton Catholic church 11am.
CHURCHES TOGETHER IN KNIGHTON AND DISTRICT – A summer cream tea will be held on Sunday from 3pm to 4.30pm at Knighton Methodist church to raise money for the food bank.
ARTS AND LANDSCAPE FESTIVAL – There will be an Arts and Landscape Festival weekend at Llanfair Waterdine on Saturday and Sunday from 10am- 5pm. There will be art, photography, book art, textiles and flower exhibitions. There will also be evening concerts, a children’s trail, plant stall, the Wildlife Trust will be at Turbary, talks and refreshments including ploughman’s lunches. All this takes place in the Everest Hall and St Mary’s Church Llanfair Waterdine. Admission £5 (under16 free) tickets in advance from Knighton Fine Art: 01547 528052. The event is in aid of Redeartth Education (Uganda), Greenfingers, Shropshire Wildlife Trust and church funds. More information: 01547 510327, llink.org.uk/art.html.
Leinthall Starks
MIDSUMMER MUSICAL MEDLEY – At the lovely Church in the Fields Leinthall Starkes, Saturday, 7.30pm. Tickets £7.50 to include cheese and wine. Please contact 01568 770239.
OPEN GARDEN IN SUPPORT OF ST MICHAEL’S HOSPICE – Upper Buckton Farm will be opening on July 5 from 2pm onwards. Adults £3, children under 12 free.
Refreshments available. Under cover if weather unsettled. Most of the garden is accessible to wheelchair users. Guide dogs only and plenty of parking. Amid idyllic, unspoilt countryside in north Herefordshire. An acre of stunning gardens which gently slope down to a millstream. After taking in the vista, follow a trail from the bottom of the grounds to walk alongside the River Teme, to view a 12th century motte.
HEREFORD STRING ORCHESTRA CONCERT – The summer concert will take place on Saturday at 7.30pm in Leominster Priory. This will be an exciting programme featuring Elgar’s Enigma Variations, Brahms’ Academic Festival Overture and Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony (No 8) . The full orchestra with all woodwind, brass and percussion as well as strings, will be conducted by Thomas Payne and led by the orchestra’s regular leader, Christine Lenton. All welcome – tickets from Outback Records or Best Wishes (Leominster), by post or at the door.
For more details or to order, tickets ring the secretary on 01568 760633.
BILL WIGGIN MP’S SURGERY – On tomorrow at 3.30pm at 8 Corn Square, Leominster, HR6 8LR.
Appointments can be booked either by calling 0207 2192394 or e-mailing officeofbillwigginmp@ parliament.uk.
COMPUTER CLASS – Haven’t got time to sign up for a lengthy computer course or just need a refresher?
A bite-size class on the Publisher programme will take place at Lingen Village Hall on July 11, 10am - noon, with a certified IT tutor.
Cost £7.50 per hour.
Future five-week courses to also take place: iPads, tablets and a Publisher course specifically for the design of cards and calendars.
Phone 01544 260865 e-mail: lingenvillagehall@gmail.com.
ZUMBA EXERCISE CLASSES – At Lingen Village Hall.
Wednesday morning classes start July 8, 9.30am - 10.30am (time may change to 10am - 11am if class members wish). Cost £4.50.
Saturday morning classes start September 5, 9.30am - 10.30am (time may change to 10am - 11am if class members wish). Cost £4.50. High impact full zumba experience classes and/or low impact classes, no jumping around (so gentler on joints) but still a good workout.
Use of light dumbbells available for those interested in a bit more strength training and/or if there’s demand 15 minutes mat work towards end of sessions.
Phone 01544 260865 or lingenvillagehall@gmail.com.
Mansel Lacy
MANSEL LACY VILLAGE FETE – Will be held in Foxley Estate Poplars on July 4, between noon and 4pm.
Opened by Kate Bliss from TV’s Bargain Hunt, the fete will have an Independence Day theme, with a kids fancy dress competition, plus races, bouncy castles and Jenga blocks. Mark McCarthy will be providing music and there will be a chance for the energetic to try out their line dancing.
Displays include vintage cars and tractors, Austin Seven Club and Minis.
When you have worked up an appetite, there will be a barbecue, tea and cakes and ice-cream. All this and more for the price of £1 for adults and kids go free.
MARDEN PARISH COUNCIL NDP STEERING GROUP – Meeting on Wednesday at 7.30pm and New Community Facilities Working Group on July 8 at 7.30pm – both meetings in Marden Community Centre and all welcome.
MARDEN GARDENERS ASSOCIATION – Our garden visit to The Vern was wonderful.
Beautifully laid out on the side of the river Lugg, both rhododendrons and azaleas were out in full bloom.
Ranging from semi-formal gardens to cultivated woodland walks, the whole garden had an air of perfect peace about it.
Many thanks are extended to Mr and Mrs Evans for their kind invitation to us to visit their garden but also for their hospitality and refreshments afterwards.
On August 11 we will visit Westons Cider at Much Marcle.
We will have a guided tour of the whole operation, a sampling session and opportunity to purchase at their shop. Cost is around £7 for entry with refreshments extra.
Car sharing available and we will meet at 1pm in the school car park. Open to anyone but please contact Len Day as we often have to provide an estimate of numbers.
On September 5 will be the Autumn Show. Over the past two years, our Spring and Autumn Shows have been very well supported with record numbers of entries, all of excellent quality.
So we hope that you will all feel inspired to enter one or more categories this autumn. As well as the usual categories for fruit and veg, there will be categories in the following; floral displays; cookery; handicrafts; categories for children up to 12 years; children 12 - 16 years; family category.
This village has an abundance of imaginative and skilful people so we are looking forward to a large number of entries and a very enjoyable afternoon. Entries are open to anyone in the parish and entry forms can be had from Peter Mann, Carol Rawlings or Len Day closer to the date.
Visitors and new members to the gardening club are always very welcome.
If you would like to join us for a taster evening we meet every second Tuesday of the month in the Community Centre at 7.30pm commencing again on September 8 when Robert Champion will be talking on geraniums and pelargoniums. If you would like more information on the club and it’s activities, please contact the secretary, Len Day on 01432 880657.
MONKLAND FETE – Will be held on Saturday, 2pm at Beeches, Old Road, Monkland. It will be opened by Cllr Peter Macaul. There will a home-made cake stall, books, bottle stall, plant stall, ices, and all the fun of a game of skittles and home made teas. Everyone welcome.
BINGO FRIDAY EVENINGS – In village hall. Doors open at 7pm.
Eyes down at 8pm. Every one welcome but no children under six.
A cheque for £300 has been given to Westfield Walk School, Leominster, from Monkland village bingo players, who guessed the bonus number on the Saturday lottery.
MUCH BIRCH VILLAGE MARKET – 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 sausages, chicken, duck, lamb etc.
as well as some cooked meats and cheese. Also we have Castle Cheese, and Mr G’s award winning chutney and preserves.
We hope new stalls will include ready made Indian sauces and spices kits, metal garden ornaments, lambswool products, honey and silver jewellery.
There will be the usual craft stand selling greeting cards (orders can be taken for personalised cards and gifts) 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. Mark has worked hard to encourage new stall holders, so please support this local venture.
Ocle Pychard and Much Cowarne
SCHOOL FETE – Burley Gate Primary School will be holding its summer fete at the school on Saturday. There will be a barbecue, strawberries and cream plus cakes and other refreshments, and attractions will include a bouncy castle, quad bikes, sumo suits, tombola, face painting and table top sales. Everyone is welcome.
CORRESPONDENT – Martin Field, The Old School House, Burley Gate, 01432 820074, commnews@ymail.com.
Old Radnor
WI – Eric Rees was the speaker at Old Radnor WI’s June meeting.
Anne introduced him to members and guests for the evening. The subject was ‘People in History’.
The lady he spoke about was an unsung hero of Wales. Her name was Clara Thomas. Born in 1842, she became the richest woman in Wales at the age of 22, after inheriting vast amounts of land and 14 coal mines in South Wales, to name a few things. During her lifetime she gave away the equivalent of £40 million in today’s money. She gave to charities such as churches, schools and hospitals. Living most of her life in Llwynmadoc in Wales, a plaque in her memory may be seen at Llandrindod Hospital in recognition of her donations. Never marrying, she died in 1914.
Valerie Burden gave the vote of thanks.
The competition of ‘An old postcard’ was won by Cicely Bayliss, 2nd Lucy Jones, 3rd Sue Lloyd and 4th Anne Goodwin.
Members who took part in the County Show at Knighton in May did well, coming 8th in the competitions. Lucy Jones did well, coming first with her Victoria sandwich.
Members took part in the county quiz held at Cross-gates. They did well and came in eighth position.
It was decided to give a donation from the WI fundraising events to Walton village hall funds to purchase some equipment.
A garden party has been arranged to take place on June 14 at Dunfield House, in commemoration of 100 years of the WI movement.
A trip is being arranged to Cardiff on August 19. Anyone wishing to book a seat please ring 01544 350675 or 01544 230609.
The next meeting on July 7 will be a visit to Wye Lavender Farm, St Harmon.
OPEN GARDEN IN SUPPORT OF ST MICHAEL’S HOSPICE – Westonbury Mill Water Gardens will be opening on Sunday from 11am - 5pm. Adults £5, children £1.
Refreshments available to buy.
About 80% of the garden is accessible to wheelchair users. Dogs on leads welcome and plenty of parking available.
Pencombe
PENCOMBE FETE – Saturday at 2pm. Bouncy castle, barbecue, cake stall, fortune teller, skittles and games.
SEVENTIES DISCO – Pencombe School will be hosting a seventies disco on July 3 at The Green Felton (HR1 3PH).
The event is being held to raise money for the school. Time: 7pm- 1am. Dress code: groovy 70s. Mini fish and chips will be served.
There will be a raffle to win a local food and drink hamper.
Tickets £15 – contact Jackie Hope on 01885 400297/07811 217674 or Pencombe School on 01885 400255.
Presteigne
RELAY FOR LIFE – Please try and support this year’s Marches and Mid Wales Relay For Life in aid of Cancer Research, which takes place on Saturday and Sunday at John Beddoes School playing fields beginning at noon on Saturday and finishing 24 hours later 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, a chance to meet Disney characters from Frozen and also meet Mickey and Minnie Mouse, 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 from cancer or to celebrate someone who has survived cancer. For further details, call chairman Mick Fryer on 260657.
PLAYERS REQUIRED – Presteigne Panthers netball team are looking for new players of all abilities. As long as you are 14 years of age. They meet on Thursday evenings at East Radnor Leisure Centre from 6pm - 7pm. Sessions cost £3 per person for adults and £2 for 14-16 year olds. For further details, call Kirsty on 07584126009 or just turn up.
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 at The Drill Hall in Hereford Street or call 267961.
Drivers are reimbursed their expenses at 45p per mile.
SERVICES – This Sunday, the following services will take place: Holy Communion will take place at Kinsham at 9.30am and at St Andrews at 11am. Everyone is most welcome to attend these services.
WI – The next meeting of Whitton WI will take place in Whitton Community Hall on July 7 from 7.30pm. This month, Mr Ted Bruce will give a talk on Willow Basket Making. Supper will be available. Admission will be £2 per person. For further details, call 01547 560327.
CONCERT – The Eos Ensemble Wind Octet will play Mozart and Beethoven at a concert at St Michaels Church in Discoed on Thursday, July 2, beginning at 7.30pm. Tickets are £12.50 and can be purchased from David Hiam on 01547 560246 or davidhiam@aol.com or from Winnies Newsagents.
For more visit discoed.org.
TALK – There is an illustrated talk entitled Hidden Architectural Gems of Presteigne by historian Duncan James about the wonderful buildings of Presteigne at The Assembly Rooms on July 12 from 2pm. After refreshments at 3.20pm, Duncan will take you on a walk of the town for a closer look. Tickets are £7 for the talk only and £12 for the talk and walk. Please book early to avoid disappointment. Tickets are available from The Workhouse or from Courtyard Antiques.
TEA PARTY – There is a Blooming Great Tea Party at Wentes Meadow on Sunday from noon to 3pm. There will be tea, coffee, soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, cakes, a raffle, competitions plus lots more. All proceeds will go to Marie Curie Cancer Care.
LE WEEKEND – Full Circle present Le Weekend at Broadheath House, one mile from Presteigne on the weekend July 4-5. There will be loads of live music over the weekend. On Saturday lunchtime from 1pm-4pm, there will be a three course lunch and live music. On Saturday evening from 5pm - midnight, the live music includes Black Rapids, Macadam Piano, Nuala Honan, Le Clown Fou, Little Rumba and Jess Hall.
Then on Sunday from noon - 6pm, there will be Curtis Ellers American Circus, Lori Campbell and The Poobahs, plus refreshments. Tickets are £25 per session or £65 for all weekend and are available from Courtyard Antiques or fullcirclefesrival.co.uk.
CLASSICS OF YESTERYEAR – You are invited to come and see the cars of yesteryear at Kinsham Village Hall on July 12. Exhibitors are welcome from 11am and the public from noon. Exhibitors are admitted free with public entrance being £3. There will also be refreshments available.
RACES – Wales and Border Counties present Presteigne Harness Races on Saturday at Broadheath Common. The first race will start at 1.30pm.
Admission will be £7 for adults and free for under 14s. There will be a bar, bookmakers and refreshments available. For further details, call the secretary on 01497 847603.
POLICE SURGERY - The bi- monthly Police Surgery will take place at the library on Saturday from 10am - 11am.
Come and discuss any issues you have about your community with our local police team.
Or just come and have a chat.
CARNIVAL – This year’s carnival will take place at Wentes Meadow on July 17 at 1.30pm.
The procession will leave John Beddoes School at 12.45pm and proceed up the High Street to the site.
There will be loads going on, including Mighty Smith Strong Man show, The Bang on Samba Band, Ashton Owls, games, competitions, music, refreshments, a bar, plus lots more.
Admission is £2.50 for adults with under 16s and fancy dress free.
Judging for the floats and fancy dress will take place at John Beddoes at noon.
Ross-on-Wye
HEREFORDSHIRE HEARTSTART – Free two hour Heartstart Course (CPR etc) at Tudorville Community Centre, Ross-on-Wye, July 7 from 1.30pm - 3.30pm.
Booking essential. To book your place, call Shari Vandervelde at the centre on 07510 430583.
Stoke Lacy
STOKE LACY CHURCH FETE – The 2015 Stoke Lacy church Fete will be held on July 11 and, as usual, donations to the stalls will be very welcome.
Cakes, bric-a-brac, bottles, plants, bathroom accessories, preserves, toys and more or less anything that can be sold for the benefit of the church should be left at Stoke House in Herb Lane.
(It would be best if perishable items were left nearer the date!) CORRESPONDENT – Martin Field, The Old School House, Burley Gate, 01432 820074, commnews@ymail.com.
Stretton Sugwas
FUN WHIST DRIVE – Tomorrow in the village hall at 7.30pm. £2.50 to include light refreshments.
Funds in aid of Stretton Sugwas Church.
CONCERT – Weobley High School presents a variety concert on Thursday, July 2 at 7pm in the school hall.
Tickets are available from the school office, or call 01544 318159 to book.
Adult £3, child £2.
Whitney-on-Wye
CAR BOOT – Saturday in Church Field starting at 10am. Cars £5, vans and trailers £8.
Varied goods for sale from furniture to pots of honey.
If wet in the village hall.
For further information or to reserve a space, please contact Jenny Hill 01497 831470.
OPEN CHURCH – Floral displays in the church depicting ‘Lord of The Dance’, Saturday and Sunday, 10am-4pm.
Refreshments will be available.
Woolhope
FARMERS MARKET – The farmers market will take place in the village hall on Saturday from 10am - 12.30pm.
Most of the usual providers will be present selling fine locally sourced and produced fare.
Free From Kitchen will be present, run by Karen Howells selling a wide range of gluten and dairy-free products.
For example: brownies, fruit cakes, flapjacks and sausage rolls.
Suitable for coeliacs.
These are available in large or small quantities, and also can be ordered. Contact Karen on 01432860668 or 07817444032.
Please come along and enjoy the market and the refreshments that will be available.
Yazor
MUSICAL EVENING INVITATION – On July 3 at 7.30pm there is to be a concert at the church of St Mary the Virgin.
Yazor is some two miles from Weobley and the church is on the main A480 Hereford Road.
The organ has not been used for over 30 years.
Now, thanks to Victor L Saville of Carnforth it has been restored to its former glory.
The concert Summer Serenade features songs from The Good Old Days, Last of the Summer Wine, Memories of The Blackpool Tower Wurlitzer, with organists Robert Green, David Hall, Kenneth Keenan and the Choir of St Mary’s Church’, Dilwyn.
Admission by donation.
Proceeds for the maintenance of this Grade II listed church.
All are most welcome to join (parking nearby).
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