Ewyas Harold Parish Council update (From Hereford Times)

Ewyas Harold Parish Council update

12:00pm Thursday 27th October 2011 in Ewyas Harold

PARISH COUNCIL - At the October meeting, concerns were raised over the unauthorised use of the movable metal football training goal posts in the recreation ground and the gaps in the hedge that remain unmended. The footpath stile in Priorsfield also needs attention. Coun Williams raised concerns over traffic speed on the A465 near the Rowlestone turn and asked if clear road markings could be placed at the entrance to the new Pontrilas timber yard development. PC Lea gave a report on the increase in crime in the local area. It is intended to increase the use of random night patrols in specially targeted areas. Following the removal of the mobile library service a public meeting has been held with librarian manager Jon Chedszy. A separate service will be provided for house-bound people and various locations are being considered as sites for a small community library – a further meeting will be held in the pavilion on the recreation ground today (Thursday) at 7pm. A meeting about the local development framework was held in the Memorial Hall and local concerns have been noted. Funding for the local Red Cross warden service was discussed. On pavilion usage, the football club reported that an initial meeting and assessment involving 14-year-olds has taken place and the football club will be keeping the police informed of any progress. They will also try to forge links with the school. The next meeting of the council will take place at the recreation ground pavilion on Tuesday at 7.15pm.

PRIMARY SCHOOL - Year five spent their mornings enjoying forest school activities in Kentchurch where they built dens, made bows and arrows, created mobiles, lit fires and tried fly fishing. Eco reps turned pears and apples from the school orchard into 50 bottles of juice. Year six has been spending a few days at the Dolygaer Outdoor Activity Centre where they have been canoeing, gorge walking, climbing, abseiling and caving. The whole school took part in the pumpkin carving competition and all the entries were used to light up the memorial at the Hallowe’en disco.

BAPTIST CHAPEL - The proceeds from the harvest auction will be sent to the BMS Sacred Soil project in Peru. BMS Christmas cards are now available to order and there is a selection to choose from in the vestry. On Sunday the service at 10.30am will be led by Rev Byron Jones. The young people’s Ignite Group will meet at 7pm on Tuesday in the Manse.

GROUP SERVICE - For All Saints’ Sunday there will be a 10am group Communion service at Wormbridge when the collection will be shared between the Hegongo School in Tanzania and a charity chosen by St Peter’s.

ALL SOULS’ DAY - There is a special evensong in Dore Abbey on Wednesday at 3pm.

AUTUMN FAIR - In St Michael’s Hall on November 5, 10am to noon, start your Christmas shopping with a wide range of preserves, presents, bathroom and kitchen goods plus a cup of tea or coffee.