Hereford Times | Longtown

Longton and District Historial Society welcomes Alec Hamilton

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:00:00 +0000

Longtown AND DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY - On Monday at 7.30pm in Longtown Hall, Alec Hamilton will be speaking on The Friends of Friendless Churches - a brief history of saving churches. Churches in the care of the friends include Llancillo, Urishay, Llanfair Kilgeddin and Llanelieu near Talgarth). Membership costs £10, and visitors are welcome for a donation of £3.

Events around Longtown

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 07:30:00 +0100

Events around Longtown

Longtown WI, book sale, quiz night, Sunday School, and school garden club prize

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 08:00:00 +0100

Longtown AND DISTRICT WI - Next meeting will be Tuesday at 7.15pm. Tim and Bryony Longden will give a talk about the time they lived in Botswana called Some Near Escapes in Africa. Visitors are welcome at 8pm, at a charge of £1 each.

Longtown ladies give the village a little taste of Herefordshire

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 12:10:00 +0100

WHEN owner of independent local shop and post office, Hopes of Longtown, decided to do something different to celebrate Herefordshire Food Week she was surprised to find exactly what was just on her doorstep in or near to the village.

Longtown Show on Saturday

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 07:20:00 +0100

Longtown Show on Saturday

Longtown festival, music, exhibition and show.

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 08:00:00 +0100

FESTIVAL - The festival of praise held on July 3, in the grounds of Longtown primary school was a real success.The singing was led by the Salvation Army band who took up their position in the school's bandstand. The event was led by Rev Dennis Monger with prayers led by Rev Nicholas Lowton. The Clodock choir and a group of children from the school also performed. The large gathering enjoyed the occasion and thanks go to the headteacher, Mrs McGrath, parents and children who served a sumptuous tea provided by many. The collection was shared between the band, the school and St Michael's Hospice.

Music for a summer Sunday afternoon in Longtown

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 12:00:00 +0100

Longtown FESTIVAL OF UNITED PRAISE - This will take place on July 3 at 3pm in the grounds of the Community Primary School. The Hereford Salvation Army will lead the singing. The school children will also take part. A great opportunity for families and community to gather together. Please bring a chair or picnic rug. A shared tea will be provided for everyone.

Longtown and district historical society agm

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 08:00:00 +0100

LONGTOWN AND DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY - The annual general meeting of the society will be held on Monday, at 7.30 in Longtown village hall. The AGM will be followed by Janet and Mark Robinson speaking on The Port of Hereford. In the pre-railway age, the Wye was the only practical way to carry goods to and from Hereford and much of the surrounding district. The talk will discuss the nature of this trade, and how, for a brief time, the name of Hereford appeared in the columns of Lloyds’ Registers.

Taize prayer in Longtown

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 12:00:00 +0100

OPEN GARDEN - Newton St Margaret's garden at the Grigg's will be open under the National Garden Scheme on June 25, 2pm - 6pm. Admission £3.50 and children free. Homemade cakes and teas available. Over the past nine years the garden has raised in excess of £7,500 for various cancer charities. Come along and make the tenth year a memorable one.

Longtown and District historical society

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 13:46:13 +0100

Longtown AND DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY - On Monday in Longtown Hall at 7.30pm David Whitehead, honorary secretary of the Woolhope Club, will talk on James Wathen (1751-1828), Herefordshire artist and Wye tour guide. Wathen was a prolific watercolourist and painted scenery and buildings in every part of Herefordshire. There will be visits but no meetings in May and June. Call Pauline Jones for details on 01873 851782 or email jones5be@btinternet.com.