EASTNOR recorded a three-wicket WCL division one victory on Saturday on their visit to Droitwich. Eastnor put Droitwich in to bat and soon had Fletcher out for seven runs. This was the only success for a while as other opener Cartwright hit a solid 98
AN imaginative and colourful display by Wyatts' Home and Garden won first prize in the Ledbury in Bloom shop windows competition. The Homened business was presented with a certificate and bottle of Champagne by Ledbury in Bloom acting-chairman Sue Holland
Ledbury in Bloom chairman Sue Holland has thanked supporters for the big turnout which greeted the judges. She said: "I think they were really pleased with the improvements at Queen's Walk and little projects like the new garden by the swimming pool and
CHILDREN from Mucky Pups pre-school played their part in the bloom bid by making animals from vegetables. Youngsters aged two to four enjoyed making courgette crocodiles, potato hippos and carrot giraffes. Supervisor Kassie Eldon said: "The project will
Dymock has lost out in the awards in this year's Gloucestershire Calor Gas Village of the Year competition. The results of the contest, organised by the Gloucestershire Rural Community Council, were announced on Wednesday. The overall title went to Painswick
Ledbury vet Eden Tanner is attempting to reunite a white rat with its rightful owner. The well-cared for rodent, called "Roland" by staff at the Argus Veterinary Surgery, was found on the Deer Park estate several weeks ago by a member of the public. Since
A number of People's Cafe meetings will take place in Ledbury this autumn, offering a chance to discuss both local and world issues. The first is at the Market House Caf on September 12. Organiser Perry Walker is appealing for people to write to him with
Ledbury line-dancer and charity fundraiser Don Rigby has lost his battle against motor neurone disease. Mr Rigby, 63, died at St Michael's Hospice on Thursday, July 14. He had been in the hospice for six months, but still insisted on attending Five Star
Ledbury's Horse Shoe Inn in the Homend is in the running to be the Daily Mail's most floral pub in the country. Publicans Julie Woollard and Hylton Haylett were told pubs all across the UK had inundated the newsdesk with photographs. But out of the hundreds
Motorcycling headteacher Pat Jewkes has hung up her helmet after 19 years at Queen Elizabeth High School, Bromyard. Mrs Jewkes started as deputy head in 1986 and was promoted seven years later. Despite extra duties, she refused to swap the classroom for
n David Cave, chairman of governors at Bredenbury Primary, cycled 24 miles around four local schools on Tuesday, July 12, to raise money for his own school. He cycled a further seven miles to Whitbourne on Tuesday, raising £200 so far. n A new administration
LEDBURY Rugby Club's new director of rugby, 39-year-old production manager Darrell Williams, says that player apathy is his biggest concern for the forthcoming season. Williams, a former Ledbury player, who played the bulk of his rugby in South Wales,
ST James' Church, Colwall will be holding its patronal festival this Sunday at 10.15am. Following the service, everyone is invited to bring a picnic, drinks will be provided. A coffee morning will be held at Tarradale, Colwall (opposite The Winnings above
STACY Coldicott may figure for Hereford United as Graham Turner's side head to-wards a busy pre-season programme. The Bulls lock horns with League Two side Bristol Rovers at Edgar Street tomorrow (3pm), followed by away trips to Ludlow and Bromsgrove
Police have arrested a 32-year-old Newent man on suspicion of burglary. This follows the theft of a computer from a house at Strawberry Hill, between 11.50am and 1pm on Monday, July 18. The man was released on police bail until September 6.
n Police are appealing for witnesses after a 14-year-old girl from Longhope was beaten up by other girls in Court Road, close to Newent Lake. The assault took place on Sunday, July 3, but officers have so far failed to trace two adults who intervened.
Newent Library is holding two fun sessions for bored youngsters over the summer holidays. The free craft and storytime events, for children aged three to eight, will take place on Friday, August 5, from 11am to noon, and on August 19. Librarian Ruth Sheppard
AN 'unusual wedding dress exhibition' takes place at St Mary's Church, Newent, during the Onion Fayre on Saturday, September 10.
Newent Leisure Centre, in Watery Lane, will host a summer magic show featuring Uncle John's Funny Tricks on Tuesday, August 2, at 11am. The event is for children aged four to nine years. For further details, call 01531 821519.
WORMELOW II v LEDBURY LEDBURY'S promotion hopes were dealt a severe blow as they went down by two wickets off the penultimate ball in a bad-tempered match in the Marches League division three. On a glorious pitch for batting and under clear skies Ledbury
A Ledbury father is aiming to raise more than pennies for the special care baby care unit at Bristol Hospital by organising a sponsored penny-farthing cycle ride in period costume. Hairdresser Tim Marshall, of Biddulph Way, wants to eventually hand over
"AN excellent visit" was the verdict from Heart of England judges after their tour of the town on Friday. Starting at The Talbot, where they met members of the Ledbury in Bloom committee, the trio were then taken to Ledbury Primary School, The Homend,
Vandals smashed the window of the Health Food Shop in Ledbury's Homend on Tuesday, just after 7pm. The cost of the damage has been put at £500. A witness saw a man smash the window, possibly with his fist. The offender is described as being white and
PLANS to open a children's centre in Ledbury have moved a step forward after the Government's decision to award £3.6 million to support children's services in Herefordshire. Herefordshire Council has already completed a centre in Hereford and is working
STAFF and pupils at Ann Cam School in Dymock will say a sad farewell to teacher Christine Bestwick who retires today (Friday). Mrs Bestwick joined the school in 1989 and has been the English and history coordinator for the past 16 years. She said: "It's
Herefordshire councillors will carry out a second site visit to Leadon Bank. The main planning committee was due to make a decision on planning permission last Friday, but deferred this until August 26, pending a site visit on August 1. The northern area
The highest temperature recorded in Ledbury so far this year was 31.1C on June 19. Albert Road weather-watcher Norman Selkirk said: "In spite of the overall warmth, there were several chilly nights and early on June 13 the thermometer fell to 2.2C, the
Road safety improvements at Trumpet Crossroads have opened the way for a new application for a permanent travellers' site, just 300 metres from the junction. Plans lodged at the end of the 90s for the Whitfield Coppice site were rejected by Herefordshire
Walking down the aisle will prove highly popular at Ledbury Parish Church, thanks to the Fashions Through the Decades display, which runs until July 31. There are 64 wedding dresses on display, 22 bridesmaids dresses and one pageboy suit. The oldest dates
Much Marcle Steam Rally attracted a record crowd of more than 10,000 at the weekend. The two-day event, on Rye Meadows, has been pulling in huge numbers for 19 years. Now the organisers, Herefordshire Traction Engines and Vintage Club Ltd, are wondering
Bromyard town centre could become a 20mph zone under plans to try and reduce speed. The area covered would be from Sherford Street to Old Road, which is currently 30mph. Measures could include road narrowing and bollards. The proposals were outlined at
BROMYARD town councillor John Lane will face a hearing by Herefordshire Council's standards committee on Tuesday (July 26). The nature of the allegation and the identity of the complainant will not be revealed to the public until then. The complaint was
The Shambles Museum in Newent could close in five years' time and its owner, Jim Chapman, expects that houses and shops will be built on the site. The Victorian-themed museum, off Church Street, which features period shops and housing, is one of the town's
A Newent man shook hands with Prime Minister Tony Blair after being recognised as the bravest police officer in the South West. Sergeant Andrew Allerton, who lives in Newent but is based at Gloucester, was a nominee at the tenth annual Police Bravery
Hikers, countryside lovers and tourists have a chance to get a copy of More Newent Walks, thanks to a new edition from the Newent Initiative. The first edition of 1,100 copies sold out in four months, following its publication in May last year. Peter
Police in Newent are concerned about youngsters taking mini-motorbikes on the road. A number of complaints have been logged concerning children riding illegally on the highway and in a field off Foley Road. The mini-motorbikes can only be ridden on private
There will be no further meetings of the Newent Beekeepers until the autumn, as the club takes its summer break. The next meeting will be at Newent Library on Thursday, September 1, at 7.30pm, when Ian Gourlay will give a talk on historic bee hives and
Newent and District Craft Workers' Guild will be crossing the border into Herefordshire for its next show. This takes place at St Katherine's Hall, Ledbury, on Carnival Day, Monday, August 29.
