Archive

  • Mrs B N Eastaugh seeks help to welcome fund-raising angels

    A SHORT time ago we were approached by the Hospice Angels – Mike Pullin and his motocycliststs – to help with their current fundraising event for the hospice. On Saturday they are travelling on their motorbikes to all the churches in the Diocese

  • Peter Day of How Caple says there aren't enough street signs

    ARE you a local resident? Familiar with the highways and byways of Hereford city? Then you are indeed fortunate. Not for you the puzzlement that we see all too often on the faces of visitors to our fair city as they try to find their way around

  • Presteigne Pacers hold annual dinner

    MEMBERS of Presteigne Pacers, partners and friends held their annual dinner at the Radnorshire Arms Hotel in Presteigne last weekend. Following their meal, presentations were made to the annual award winners: Glyn Williams, male athlete of the

  • Wellington

    COFFEE - This month’s coffee morning at Wellington Community Centre is tomorrow (Friday) from 10.30am to noon. Entrance to villagers is free and there is always a tempting array of cakes and other goodies, as well as tea and coffee, to buy. All

  • Stretton Sugwas

    FETE - The primary school summer fete and barbecue is tomorrow (Friday) between 3.30pm and 6.30pm on the school playground and field, with free entry for all. Main attractions include a parachute display team (weather permitting), Black Mountains

  • Staunton-on-Arrow

    VILLAGE FETE and OPEN GARDEN - At Staunton Park on Saturday from 2pm to 5pm enjoy beautiful gardens with woodland and lakeside walks, a helicopter display, dog show, steam organ, homemade teas and tempting stalls.

  • St Weonards

    PROGRESSIVE LUNCH - In aid of St Weonards Village Hall on Sunday. Starters from 12.30pm then progression to main course and puddings. Three courses are only £12. For more details and to reserve your plate call contact Gwyneth Williams on 01981

  • Skenfrith

    OPEN GARDEN - The National Gardens Scheme has invited The Bell at Skenfrith to open its organic kitchen garden (fully accredited by the Soil Association) to the public on Sunday. Gardener Michele Civil will be talking about how the garden started

  • Preston-on-Wye

    TENNIS TOURNAMENT - Preston’s annual tennis tournament is on Sunday. Everyone is welcome to come along to the tennis courts, players and spectators alike. Tennis ability is not essential. There will be a barbecue, bar, strawberries and cream and

  • Peterchurch

    VOLUNTEERS - Peterchurch Water Supply Society seeks volunteers (whether members of the water supply or residents of the village) to get involved in a number of practical tasks happening locally in the near future. It is an opportunity to do some

  • Pembridge

    SUMMER EXHIBITION - The summer exhibition at Old Chapel Gallery, entitled Glory of the Garden, features the work of seven talented artists and craftspeople all who gain inspiration from the garden. They include a scholarship- winning ceramicist

  • Orcop

    SALE - A successful tabletop sale at the parish hall in Orcop raised nearly £300.

  • Mordiford

    YOUTH CLUB - The youth club in Priors Fome is looking for new members of all ages. Come along to an open meeting to say what you want to do on Thursday, July 15, from 7pm at the Iron Room (behind the Yew Tree), Priors Frome. Phone Mel on 769480

  • Madley

    SCHOOL NEWS - The first green day at Madley Primary School was funpacked and extremely informative. Each class had a visitor to work with the children on their term’s topic but from an ecological point of view.Class R worked with Rachel Bailey from

  • Llanwarne

    COUNTRY MARKET - The annual country market will take place at Llanwarne Village Hall on Saturday from 11am to 3pm. Stalls will include organic vegetables, crafts, cakes, plants and many more. Refreshments available, including a barbecue. Pick up

  • Knighton

    SKATING - The friends of Knighton Primary School organised a fun skating day on an artificial ice rink at Knighton Community Centre. The event was well attended with sessions running throughout the day. MARKET - Knighton’s food and craft market

  • 2010 volunteer award winner receives award at AGM

    Knighton and District community support project held its AGM at the community centre, chaired by Knighton’s mayor, Councillor Ken Harris. Officers were elected including new chairman Neil King, vice chairman Roy Williams and secretary Elaine Evans

  • New hairdressing salon opens in Knighton

    NEW HAIRDRESSER - A new hairdressing salon has opened in Station Road, Knighton. Platinum Hair Design was opened by actor Richard Thorp, who plays Alan Turner in Emmerdale. The salon will be run by Heather Brick who lives in Knighton. Picture:

  • Kington

    EVENT FOR HEROES - There will be a charity darts evening on Saturday at The Oxford Arms, Duke Street, Kington, starting 7.30pm. it is in support of Help for Heroes, with guest Terry 'The Bull' Jenkins (ranked fourth in the world in the PDC), an

  • Holme Lacy

    QUIZ NIGHT - Make a note of the next date, July 17. Doors open shortly after 7pm, with quizmaster Trevor starting things off at 8 pm. Rounds include music and pictures. £2 per entrant, up to six per table with a cash prize for the lucky winner,

  • Gladestry

    BARBECUE - The Friends of Gladestry school hold their annual summer barbecue tomorrow (Friday) at Gladestry Village Hall from 4pm. All are welcome to come along and enjoy some good food and delicious puddings.

  • Ewyas Harold

    EXHIBITION - Rainbow Arts and Crafts Club is holding its second annual exhibition weekend on July 17 and 18, 11.30am to 5pm, at Ewyas Harold Baptist Church Hall. All are welcome to this free event. On July 17, at 10.30am, Graham Sparkes will be

  • Eardisland

    Eardisland OPEN GARDEN WITH TRAINS – An open garden will be held at Black Barns, Eardisland, on July 24, from 10am until 4pm. Refreshments will be served all day. Weather permitting you will be able to take a ride on an electric train and watch

  • Canon Pyon

    FAIR SUCCESS - The summer fair was a great success, raising £1,750. The highlight of the day was the arrival of The Pilgrims. Money will go towards buying equipment for the Film Club. SCHOOL ENERGY - For up-to-date information on the energy generated

  • Weobley

    BIG BAND PICNIC - Weobley Bowling Club invites you to a picnic on Sunday afternoon, at 3pm, at Moorhampton Farm, Moorhampton, with music provided by Hereford Big Band. Call 01544 318283 or 318178 for tickets, £5 each, children under 10 £3. EXTENDED

  • Stoke Lacy

    LOCAL PRODUCE MARKET - Stoke Lacy and District Community Power will be holding a local produce market at the village hall on Saturday,10am until noon. Home grown and homemade produce, preserves, cakes, eggs, cut flowers, arts and crafts will be

  • Presteigne

    BIG BANDS - There is a big bands bash at Titley Village Hall on Friday, July 16, from 8pm. Performing will be Floyd Earl Band and Sherri Trifle. Tickets are £10 and can be purchased from any hockey team member, the Royal Oak or CCF in Knighton

  • Much Dewchurch

    FETE - The summer fete and companion dog show is on Sunday from 11am until 5pm. Among the attractions will be a husky-racing demo, a police display, face painting, floral demonstration, skittles, treasure island, golf, football, Foxwhelp Morris

  • Michaelchurch Escley

    WHIST - There is a whist drive on Tuesday, in the Sports Pavilion, at 7.45pm. Refreshments will be available and all are welcome.

  • Marden

    STRAWBERRIES - On Saturday Marden Preschool will be holding its annual Strawberry Fair from 2pm until 4pm with a raffle, stalls, refreshments and activities.

  • Hope-under-Dinmore

    BARBECUE - At a barbecue supper on July 31, at 7pm, all the food, except perhaps the French bread and butter, will be homemade. To book tickets at £5 each, call Jan on 01568 797748. Bring your own plates, cutlery and glasses. DANCING - There

  • Eardisley

    SOCIAL WHIST - Whist drives will resume on September 27, when current and new members will be made very welcome. Prize winners on June 28 were Margaret Kerrigan, Cara Jenkins, Peggy Lloyd, Diane Jenkins, Sandra Green and Gwen Thomas. GROUP PARISH

  • Chance to win free tickets to watch Hereford United

    LUCKY Hereford United supporters can scoop match-day tickets in a competition in today's Hereford Times. The competition is giving away five pairs of tickets to United’s first League 2 home match of the season against Gillingham on August 14

  • Hard work for coming season

    NINE weeks of conditioning have been shaping Hereford Rugby Club’s players ahead of their second campaign in National 3 Midlands. Director of coaching Steve Bradley has been trying to improve the fitness levels of players during the closed-season. The

  • Hereford soldier injured in Afghanistan set to earn wings

    A HEREFORD soldier who raised thousands for wounded soldiers is earning his wings in Hampshire. Lance Corporal Matthew Wilson is learning to fly just a year after losing his leg in Afghanistan. The 24-year-old, who now lives in Much

  • Allensmore

    CEILIDH - Tickets are still available for the ceilidh in St Andrew’s Church on Saturday at 7pm. Bring your own drink to have while dancing to Whiffeldy and eating supper. Call Steve on 01981 570568 for further details.

  • England's Ashes hero Flintoff stars in cricket match

    AN ENGLAND cricketer has teamed-up with a host of celebrities to answer the prayers of Herefordshire churchgoers. Andrew “Freddie” Flintoff returned to the crease last Sunday to raise funds for Elton Church, near Leintwardine, as well as Help

  • Tales of shady dealings at The Royal Hotel, Ross-on-Wye

    HEARTBREAK Productions return to Rosson- Wye on Wednesday (July 14) with a performance of Oscar Wilde’s great comedy, An Ideal Husband, at The Secret Garden at The Royal Hotel. Set in fashionable late 19th century London, the plot revolves

  • Students at Weobley High School perform hit musical 'Annie'

    WEOBLEY High School students are putting on a show for parents and staff this week. Performances of the musical Annie began on Tuesday and continue tonight (Thursday) and tomorrow. Tickets can be purchased from the school office by ringing 01544