Knighton village nativity walk, Boxing day hunt, presentation to first responders and cadets (From Hereford Times)

Knighton village nativity walk, Boxing day hunt, presentation to first responders and cadets

7:00am Thursday 5th January 2012 in Knighton

VILLAGE NATIVITY WALK - A group including those dressed as Mary, Joseph, shepherds, wise men and a star met at the Castle Inn In Knucklas before walking around the village accompanied by two donkeys to act out the nativity story. The group then went to Knucklas Baptist chapel where they sang carols and enjoyed coffee and mince pies.

PRESENTATION TO FIRST RESPONDERS - Knighton and District First Responders have been given more than £400. Sue Jones, women’s golf Captain at Knighton, presented £124.50, money raised from raffles and fines for lady golfers when their ball landed in certain bunkers and other chosen places. The Alan Morris Memorial Crib league donated £200 and Ivor Davies presented £100 the proceeds from a charity crib competition in memory of his brother Glyn Davies. The money was accepted by First Responders Brian Jones and Glyn Moorhouse.

BOXING DAY HUNT - More than 200 people including the mayor of Knighton, John Morgan, packed into the Knighton Hotel car park to see the Teme Valley Hunt meeting for their annual Boxing Day meet. The meet was one of the biggest for many years with around 40 horses. This was also the first boxing day meet for David Savage as the huntsman. David took over after his father Roy died last May. Joint master Paul Segrott said he was really pleased to see so many supporting the hunt and thanked the farmers and landowners for use of their land. In the event, the hunt was keeping off the fields on the day, because it was so wet, and would stay on tracks. Paul also thanked the Knighton Hotel for hosting the meet. He will be stepping down as master at the end of the season and Tim Gunning will be the new master of the hunt with Frank Bright. Led by huntsman David Savage and the hounds the many horses and rider went up through Broad Street, Knighton and out of Knighton along Penybont Road.

CADET PRESENTATION - Knighton Army Cadet Force’s cadet of the year is 15-yearold Carys Lloyd. Carys was chosen by fellow cadets after they all had a vote. Carys has become a very popular member of the force since joining less than a year ago. She said: “I really enjoy being a cadet I have met lots of new friends and taken part in some great activities.” The shield was presented to her by sponsor John Lewis. The second presentation of the night went to 14-year-old Grace Apperley who in the last six months has gained her army proficiency certificate which goes towards her one star. Grace has been a cadet for more than two years and said: “I really like the cadets and have learned lots of new skills.” Both girls are hoping to join the army when they leave school. Knighton Army Cadets meet every Wednesday night at the Drill Hall, Knighton from 7pm to 9pm. The cadets are for youngsters from 12 to 18- years-old. The force is also looking for adults between 18 and 40 to join as volunteers or civilian assistants. If anyone is interested in joining the cadets, call 01873 813756 for further information.