Abbeydore
DORE ABBEY – The last of our Saturday morning organ recitals will be Saturday, with coffee at 10.30am and recital at 11am.
This recital is given by Michael Rhodes, who is the consultant organist at the Victoria Hall, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent. Michael has many years experience both as a teacher of organ and as a recitalist and will bring our series to a close with a flourish.
Allensmore
DRAW WINNERS – Allensmore Church 100 Club draw winners for August were: 1st 52 Sue Palmer, 2nd 49 Richard Owens, 3rd 46 Jo Crapper and 4th 45 Mrs Slough.
Aymestrey and Leinthall Earls
CHURCH – The Benefice Service on Sunday will be at Kingsland at 11am. On September 6 there will be a service of Holy Communion (BCP) at Aymestrey at 11am.
MIKRON THEATRE – On September 4 Aymestrey Parish Hall welcomes back The Mikron Theatre Company with their latest production, One of Each – (a savoury tale of fish and chips).
This is the fourth time this popular theatre company have appeared in Aymestrey and this time you are invited to set sail with Mikron for a savoury tale about the British National Dish – hot, salty, and wrapped in newspaper.
Tickets £11 – Tel: 01568 709031, 770486, 770367, 770224 or pay on the door.
QUIZ NIGHT – The popular fun quiz nights start again for the autumn season, with the first quiz taking place on September 11 at 8pm.
As usual the charge is £5 for teams of up to four members.
Refreshments will be available but team members are welcome to bring their own.
PARISH COUNCIL – Could you please note that the date of the next parish council meeting has been changed to September 16 at 7.30pm.
Bishop’s Frome and Fromes Hill
COFFEE MORNINGS – Coffee mornings are now being held on Fridays, fortnightly from 10am until noon in the village centre at Bishop’s Frome.
The next will be held next tomorrow. Everyone is welcome.
CORRESPONDENT – Martin Field, The Old School House, Burley Gate, HR1 3QR, 01432 820074, commnews@ymail.com.
Bishopstone
VILLAGE LOTTERY – David Macklin won £25 with number 28 on August 15.
DROP IN, DROP OUT – Play some fun games for free at Dorstone Crown Green Bowls club on September 5, between 2pm and 5pm.
All ages and both sexes welcomed.
Just drop in when it suits and drop out when you want.
Remember to wear trainers or deck shoes. Call Barry on 590691 for more information.
Bishopswood
AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY AT BISHOPSWOOD – Bishopswood Village Hall will be a hive of activity over the Bank Holiday.
All Saints Church will hold its annual Songs of Praise on Sunday, outside if fine, beginning at 3pm. The service will be led by Rev Penny Powdrill and the music will be provided by Berry Hill Band. Home made cream teas will be served after the service.
On Monday from 3pm. there will be a variety of stalls and free children’s games. The annual duck race will begin at 5pm. from Kerne Bridge. The celebrations conclude with a barn dance with Banshee beginning at 6pm.
Tickets for the latter will cost £6.
The bar will be open and hot food will be available to purchase throughout the day.
Bodenham
CAFÉ@CHAPEL – Everyone is welcome to call in for an informal chat over a cup of tea, coffee, etc on Thursday mornings at the Chapel in Chapel Lane.
It’s open from 10.30am until noon, every Thursday, and you are welcome to stay for as long or as little as you wish.
No charge is made for refreshments though donations are welcome and are given to a charity at the end of each year.
This is a joint venture between St Michael’s Church, Bodenham and Bodenham Christian Fellowship and is hosted by members from both churches (and other local residents).
BODENHAM GARDENING CLUB – The club’s next meeting will be at 7.30pm on Tuesday at Bodenham Parish Hall and will feature a presentation entitled The Walled Garden at The Weir by Ned Price, the head gardener at The Weir. New members are always welcome.
There is a raffle and sales table every month and there are also some very nice refreshments.
Contact Name: Patsy Lowe (programme secretary), 01568 797149 or patsylowe3@aol.com.
FLICKS IN THE STICKS – Patrons are advised that the new season of films from Flicks in the Sticks will start on September 11 at the parish hall. Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start, and the first offering will be The Second Best Marigold Hotel (PG) starring Maggie Smith, Judi Dench, Richard Gere, Bill Nighy and Dev Patel.
While preparing for his imminent marriage to the love of his life, Sunaina, Sonny has his eye on a promising property now that his first venture, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel for the elderly and beautiful, has only a single remaining vacancy.
This poses a predicament for fresh arrivals, Guy and Lavinia.
Other problems also arise but, as the demands of a traditional Indian wedding threaten to engulf everyone, an unexpected way forward presents itself.
There will be a raffle and refreshments available during the interval.
Admission: £3 (pay at the door).
Contact: Linda Creaton, 01568 797473.
CORRESPONDENT – Martin Field, The Old School House, Burley Gate, HR1 3QR, 01432 820074, commnews@ymail.com.
Bridge Sollars
BONUS BALL – Chris Jarvis won £25 with number 28 on August 15.
Brilley
SOCIAL CLUB – At Brilley Village Hall tomorrow, 7pm-10pm.
Real ale, cider, lager, wine, soft drinks; barbecue for £2; rounders on the green; Rosie’s famous quiz; for one night only – the ice cream van is calling by.
Bring a friend, bring the family, all are welcome.
CREDENHILL CANTER – The annual Credenhill canter will take place on Sunday. As in other years money will be raised towards Hereford Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU).
The Credenhill canter consists of a 10k multi terrain race through the countryside surrounding Credenhill starting at the Credenhill Social Club at 3pm.
Each year is more successful than the previous year, and this year we are hoping to attract many more runners, raising even more funds for SCBU.
After the race, awards and prizes for the different categories will be presented at Credenhill Social Club.
During and after the race, there will be a hog roast, and for the children a bouncy castle and face painting, as well as a special children’s race on Roman Park.
On the evening popular local band Phoenix will be entertaining everyone at the Social Club.
Dorstone
CROWN GREEN BOWLS – Dorstone Crown Green Bowls Club will hold a Drop In, Drop Out afternoon on September 5 between 2pm and 5pm.
All ages and both sexes welcomed to have a go. Organised fun games.
Wear soft heeled shoes – trainers or deck shoes – no other restrictions.
New members wanted for next season, visit and look us over.
EARDISLAND BOWLING CLUB – Eardisland Bowling Club reached the final of this years Hereford Times Cup.
The final, against Ross Bowling Club, was played at Eastnor Bowling Club.
Unfortunately after putting up a spirited fight Eardisland lost the match 61-49 but had one winning rink skipped by Phil Sharp with Martin Richards, Doug Tantrum and Dave Bray scoring 18-17.
Eardisland playing away to Leominster Bowling Club lost the match 77-62 but had a highest scoring rink skipped by Jonathan Farndon with Wendy Powell, Mavis Tantrum and John Moses scoring 19-9.
Eardisland Bowling Club will always welcome new members with club nights on Tuesdays at 6pm.
Please bring flat shoes if you wish to play. Doug Tantrum 01544 387972.
FOOD BANKS – Provide food to referred persons/families in need.
Non-perishable food eg tins of meat, fish, vegetables, rice pudding and fruit con be left in Ewyas Harold Church or at Unit 5, 32 Aubrey Street Hereford.
POP-IN – To the Methodist Church on Saturday between 10am and 11.30am for coffee, tea and a slice of cake.
ORGAN RECITAL – On Saturday Michael Rhodes, consultant organist at Victoria Hall, Stoke on Trent will be playing at Dore Abbey.
Meet for coffee at 10.30am, and the recital will start at 11am.
Free entry with a retiring collection.
GROUP SERVICE – At Llangua on Sunday at 10am, followed by refreshments.
Tea will also be served in the church between 2pm and 5pm.
Gladestry
GLADESTRY WI – Began in 1925 and this year celebrates its 90th birthday. To mark the occasion, a tea dance was organised for members, friends and representatives from the Powys and Radnor Federation of Women’s Institutes; everyone was suitably dressed in styles of the era. The WI nationally was founded in 1915 and this year celebrates 100 years. WI member, Mrs Beth Clarke, gave a short, informative talk on the history and birth of the WI, which now has 200,000 members worldwide. The first WI was founded in Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada in 1897. The movement brought women from isolated communities together and offered training in home economics, child care, poultry keeping and small animal husbandry.
“The WI has a long history of non- political but radical campaigning, and isn’t solely about ‘jam and Jerusalem ’,” said Mrs Clarke.
“During the Second World War, the WI cared for evacuees and received sugar from the government to make jams, preserves and chutneys.”
Mrs Sue Mullins and Mrs Marlene Evans read extracts from the first Gladestry WI minute book.
The first entry is as follows: January 10, 1924. A meeting was held in Gladestry schoolroom to form a local branch of the NFWI.
Mrs Claude Lewis, local organiser, and 19 local ladies were present. It was decided to hold monthly meetings on the first Wednesday of every month, the first meeting to be January 7.
Subscriptions to be two shillings per member. A Miss A Watkins was to give a lecture on How to be a Good WI Member. Activities included rush mat making, the making of a box seat, first aid, home nursing and poultry keeping. Ms Stella Oakes cut the birthday cake and members and guests took to the floor for dancing, led by Mr and Mrs Davies.
Hereford
CHURCH SERVICES – At St John’s Methodist, St Owen Street, tomorrow 8am Morning Prayer, Sunday 10.30am Morning Worship, Wednesday 8am Morning Prayer, 10am Holy Communion.
VAGA PROBUS CLUB – Meeting on August 11 was a talk by Eileen Hammond entitled My Life in Charitable Fund Raising. Eileen gave a potted history of her work in the voluntary sector in which she has worked for over 35 years.
She started in the 1980s as West Midland’s area organiser before being promoted to regional manager for the north of England. By the mid 1990s she had become UK director for motability followed by the first appeals director for the Shaftesbury Society, establishing and managing an appeals department to meet annual revenue needs as well as appeals for capital projects.
In 1998 she set up an independent consultancy, training and advising clients on a wide range of charity issues. She has been a member of the Institute of Fund Raising since 1998 and in recognition of her contribution to the profession she was made a Fellow of the Institute.
So what does fundraising involve?
Well there are different types of fundraising; eg: 1 Capital appeals from large organisations who give on a regular basis, small numbers of very large gifts.
2 Large numbers of small donations, private and public collectors all combined to produce considerable sums for charities.
3 Public sectors – grant making trusts, including the lottery, rotary clubs etc, churches and other religious organisations.
All these require management and recruiting suitable staff and volunteers, their training and motivation.
To date she has raised over £40m for good causes, which is quite an achievement, but it has not been a course of merely asking for contributions. One has to be skilled in identifying what potential donors wish to contribute to and maintaining regular donations.
This requires training of skilled negotiators, professionally qualified people capable of presenting the desired picture to secure funds, being creative and motivating staff and volunteers.
However, all of these activities relate to costs, eg; for staff to raise £1m requires an input of training of £100,000 by working out the value of time and expenses to realise a profit noting that a 10:1 ratio is an achievement.
Eileen wound up her talk by referring to the help given by the many celebrities she has met in raising funds for their respective charities, eg; golf days, Jim Davidson, Henry Cooper, Norman Wisdom plus Princess Anne and Alvin Stardust, Roy Hood the Music Hall trip, Princess Alexandra, Jack Profumo and Terry Waite.
These summed up the task facing her and her staff. She summarised by stating you have to get the right people; to ask the right people; for the right things, in the right way at the right time.
Eileen was warmly thanked for her talk which gave a much more enlightened understanding of how charitable funds are raised.
HEREFORD ARGENTINE TANGO CLUB – A new six-week beginners’ course in Argentine tango commences at 7.30pm on September 7 at Breinton village hall with Adrian and Jolanta from Cheltenham. This is a full evening of instruction with the opportunity to practice. Cost: £36 in advance or £7 per evening. Hot drinks provided. Otherwise known as cafe tango, this is a subtle way of dancing. For information, please contact Hilda on 07768 543660/01432 357093. Or Jim on 07977 541446 or email tango4jim@aol.com. Early booking advisable.
Kingsland
BETTY’S PRIZE BINGO – September 19, Coronation Hall, Kingsland, 7.30pm.
Doors open at 7pm. Super prizes, raffle, tea and coffee. All proceeds in aid of The Teddies Trust. Any teddies or other soft toys donated on the night would be most welcome.
Kingstone
KINGSTONE AND THRUXTON DRAFT NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN – The formal consultation period for the Kingstone and Thruxton draft neighbourhood plan starts on September 7, and runs until October 19. The plan can be viewed at: kingstoneandthruxton.btck.co.uk (click on the Neighbourhood Plan section), or at Kingstone surgery, Kingstone shop/post office, the village hall, Kingstone Church, Thruxton Church, and The Bull Ring pub. Comment forms are available on the website, and at the above locations. All comments must be received by October 19.
BINGO – There will be bingo in the village hall tomorrow at 8pm in aid of Senior Citizens.
Kingswood
SHOW AND GYMKHANA – Sunday at The Woodlands Farm, Kingswood, Kington, from 9.30am. Horse show with jumping, in hand and ridden classes, gymkhana and working hunter.
Refreshments, stalls and family fun. Vintage show and companion dog show.
Horse enquiries: Mrs H Waugh 01544 230392; dog enquiries: Mr Young 01544 230878.
Knighton
KNIGHTON SHOW AND CARNIVAL – Knighton show and carnival will take place in Saturday. The day will start with the mid day procession from Market Street to the community centre, followed by lots of things to do and see in the community centre and on the Bryn-y-Castell show field and will conclude with the evening procession and show dance.
CHURCH SERVICES FOR SUNDAY – Knighton Methodist church 11am.
Knighton Baptist church 11am. Knighton Catholic church 11am.
THE ELECTRO SWING VIBE COMES TO KNIGHTON – Tickets are now on sale for a great night’s entertainment on October 10 at Knighton Community Centre going under the title Electro Swing ViBe. Electro Swing is a dance craze attracting large audiences across the country and based around vintage swing era dance styles, with enthusiasts even dressing in the clothes of the period.
An eclectic night’s entertainment is promised, including award winning burlesque star Oh!
Carolina performing a 1920s themed bed of nails act and The Hammer Head circus act as well as gypsy jazz music played live by Aberystwyth-based Chocolat. Vintage swing sounds will be performed live by the band Gardenia Swing and later a variety of DJs will be adding a modern dance music edge to early swing recordings.
The evening kicks off at 6.30pm so that early-birds can enjoy learning some Charleston and jazzy swing moves to show off later in the evening. Food will be on sale, prepared by caterer Mules Fuel. Tickets are £12.50 in advance from The Tower House Gallery, Knighton or £15 on the door. Discounted tickets are on sale for group bookings – go to stack4.co.uk.
More information is available by phoning 01597870481 or by looking up Electro Swing ViBe 2015 on Facebook.
COME AND GO COFFEE MORNINGS – Start back at the hall next Thursday, September 3, 11am- 12.30pm. Enjoy a coffee and catch up with your neighbours and friends.
EXERCISE CLASSES TO MUSIC – With Mandy at Lingen Village Hall.
Wednesday morning classes start September 9, 10am- 11am. Cost £4 per class.
Phone 01544 387958 or email: lingenvillagehall@ gmail.com.
TEDDY TOTS – Toddler playgroup takes place at the hall every Tuesday 9.30am-11.30am. Lot of toys for the tots and a coffee for the mums and dads. £2 per family, 01544 267498.
Further information on any of the above events can be found on lingen.org.uk.
Little Birch
HORTICULTURAL SHOW – The annual open show will be on September 5 in the village hall. Entries accepted 9-10.45am, viewing 2-3.45pm.
DOG SHOW – The annual show will be on September 6 in the field next to Castle Nibole farm (in the village hall if wet). Entries from 1pm. Judging starts at 2pm.
Enquiries to Robyn Hodges 01981 540264.
MALE VOICE CHOIR – The Hereford Rail Male Voice Choir will give a performance in the village hall on September 19 starting at 7pm. Proceeds in aid of Little Birch Church.
PANTOMIME 2016 – The drama group will hold auditions for the 2016 show, Camelot the Pantomime , on September 27 in the village hall. Anyone interested in acting or assisting will be welcome. For more information contact Jane on 07541 347931.
Llanwarne
PLOUGHING MATCH – Llanwarne and District Agricultural Improvement Society annual ploughing match and competitions on September 12 at Clehonger Court, schedules available from Isobelle Bevan 01981 580368 or by email llanwarneladies@gmail.com.
MARDEN GARDENERS ASSOCIATION – Club outings this year included an evening visiting six beautiful gardens in Marden. As we walk along our village roads we have no idea what lies behind the fencing or hedges at the sides and rear of the properties. So it was a real eye opener to me to see the imaginative gardens that people have created. A real pleasure. Our second visit was to Weston’s Cider where we spent an enjoyable afternoon on a guided tour of the cider manufacturing plant, sampling some of the brews and of course finishing with coffee and cake.
It’s time now to look forward to our autumn show to be held on September 5, in the community room and main hall at Marden School.
Over the past three years our spring and autumn shows have been very well supported with record numbers of entries, all of excellent quality. So we hope that you will all feel inspired to enter one or more categories this autumn. As well as the usual categories for fruit and vegetables the following will be included for this show: Floral displays – A woodland walk (novice class); Arrangement of floating flower heads in a bowl; The three choirs; Five flowers and foliage; All the reds, a petite arrangement in a container of flowers, leaves and berries (Note: all arrangements not to exceed 20’’ wide) Cookery and preserves – A jar of jam; Cheese and onion pasty; Chocolate sponge cake with chocolate filling; Boiled fruit cake (recipe provided); Five shortbread fingers; Jar of chutney.
Handicrafts – Something new from something old; Woodland photograph; Decorative cushion; A knitted item; A bird box from any material.
Children up to 12 years – An animal or monster made from vegetables; A miniature garden on a plate.
Children 12-16 years – Five flapjacks made with nuts, cranberries, fruit etc (recipe provided); Largest sunflower head.
Family – A scarecrow.
Of course we would welcome children of any age to enter any show category.
This village has an abundance of imaginative and skilful people so we are looking forward to a large number of entries and a very enjoyable afternoon.
Entries are open to anyone in the parish and entry forms can be had from Peter Mann, Carol Rawlings or myself.
Club meeting September 8.
Our speaker for this evening will be Mr Robert Champion whose will be telling us about geraniums and pelargoniums.
Favourite plants for many people, Robert will be bringing along a number of specimens and showing us how to get the best out of them, take cuttings and maintain them over the winter months. Visitors and new members to the Gardening Club are always very welcome. If you would like to join us for a taster evening we meet every second Tuesday of the month in the Community Centre at 7.30pm commencing again on September 8. If you would like more information on the club and it’s activities please contact the secretary, Len Day on 01432 880657.
FUN DOG SHOW AND AUTUMN FAIR – On September 6. Dog show entries at 2.30pm. £1 per class. Entry on day. Wide range of classes including best happy and waggy dog, dog and handler obstacle race and best dog and child combination.
Refreshments, stalls and tower tours. For details contact Jess on 01568 797227. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult on site.
Michaelchurch Escley
ANNUAL DUCK RACE AND BARBECUE – Will be held at the Bridge Inn on Saturday, at 2.30pm, by kind invitation of Glyn Bufton and family. There will be stalls selling cakes, plants, tombola, skittles and including bouncy castle and many other attractions. Followed by the duck race at approximately 5pm.
Money raised goes towards the upkeep of St Michaels Church.
MONKLAND AUTUMN SHOW – Takes place on September 5, in the village hall. All entries in by 11am when judging begins. Show open to public at 2.30pm, presentation of cups at approx 3.30pm. Teas and draw. Everyone welcome.
KEYS – A set of keys has been found in Monkland close to the A44. Call Wendy Jancey, 01568 720265.
Ocle Pychard and Much Cowarne
MUCH COWARNE CHURCH FETE – This year’s Much Cowarne Church fete will be held at Tanhouse Farm on September 5 from 2pm.
Attractions will include a dog show, pony rides, skittles, splat- the-rat, wellie wanging, a dance troupe, tombola, a history tent plus produce and craft stalls, a tea and cakes marquee and hotdogs and much more. Entrance will be free, with all proceeds in aid of St Mary’s Church.
From 2.30pm there will be a fun dog show with 10 classes – including the fastest sausage eater, the most fabulous fella, the loveliest lady, etc. There will be rosettes for the winning dogs. Entry on the day will cost £2 per class.
There will also be a cake competition, for each entries will have to be in by 3pm on the day. Entries can be in one of three categories and rosettes will be given to the winners. Entry to the competition will be just £1 but cakes will have to be donated to the fete after the judging.
Further information regarding the dog show and the cake competition is available from Abi Thornbury, on 01432-820064.
It isn’t too late to contribute to the craft stall where handmade items will be sold off with the profits split equally between the supplier and the church. Details from Cris on 01531 640516.
Orcop
ORCOP FETE – Will be held on Bank Holiday Monday at 2.30pm at Orcop Parish Hall. Family entertainment by the Great Mr Bamboozle. Lots of stalls and games. Staged competition – I Made It costing no more than £10.
For more details contact Christine Garlick on 01981 580365.
Presteigne
FUN DAY – There is a fun day at St Andrews Football Club, Llanandras Park, on Sunday from 1pm. There will be a car boot sale (£4 pre booked) bouncy castle, barbecue, stalls, games, junior football matches and live music in the clubhouse from 6pm with Temperance Hall.
DVD – There is a DVD of this year’s carnival available to buy at just £3.50 each. They are available from Winnies with all proceeds going to the mayors charity fund.
GARDENS – The gardens at Knill will be open to the public on Sunday from 2-5pm. Come along and view the three gardens as well as the riverside walk. There will be refreshments and stalls.
The gardens are on the B4362 Presteigne to Walton road.
SERVICES – The following church services will take place this Sunday. There is a Festival Eucharist in St Andrews at 11am.
CREAM TEAS – Pembridge Church invites you to join them for cream teas on Sundays from 3.30-5.30pm. You can enjoy a cuppa and a scone with friends in the peaceful surrounds of the church or inside if wet. Everyone welcome.
OPEN DAY – Presteigne and Norton Allotments Association are holding an open day on September 6, from 2-4.30pm.
There will be tours, teas and produce stalls. Everyone is most welcome.
EXHIBITION – Lingen Stitchers and Needling Along are holding their annual exhibition at St Michael’s and All Angels Church in Lingen from Saturday to Bank Holiday Monday, 10am-5pm each day. The exhibition will feature the work of Chris Body. There will be a raffle and refreshments available. For further details call Claire from The Lingen Stitchers on 267649 or Carole from Needling Along on 01547 530951.
DATE FOR YOUR DIARY – As part of the world’s biggest coffee morning/tea party events are taking place on September 25, in aid of MacMillan Nurses. There is a coffee morning at The Royal British Legion Club at 10am and a tea party at Lingen Village Hall in the afternoon from 3-5pm.
VOLUNTEERS WANTED – Brecon and Radnor Samaritans need new volunteers. A new training course will begin at the start of September. For further details call 01597 822911.
EXHIBITION – There is an art exhibition at The Sash Studio tomorrow, Saturday and Sunday from 11-4pm daily. The exhibition will consist of current paintings and sculptures by their artists at the studio.
COACH TRIP – The Evergreen Club are running a coach trip to Abergavenny on September 15.
The coach will leave Norton at 9am and Presteigne Bowling Club at 9.10am. The cost is £10 per person. For further details or to book a seat call Judi Charlton on 267420.
GARDENS – The gardens at Stapleton Castle Court are open on Saturday and Sunday from 2-5.30pm. There will be refreshments, plant stalls and guided castle walks at 2.30pm and 3.30pm each day. Admission is £4 for adults and free for children. Call 267327. Proceeds will go to The National Garden Scheme.
Pudleston
FLOWER FESTIVAL – The annual flower festival at Pudleston will this year take the theme James Bond 007, as well as 19 floral displays, there will also be a selection of autographs on show from some of the celebrities who are associated with the James Bond films, who have kindly donated them to be auctioned later in the year at McCartney’s in Ludlow.
There will also be stalls selling bric a brac, books, DVDs and plants. There will be a refreshment tent offering teas, cakes and light lunches. The event will be taking place on August Bank Holiday weekend, from 10am to 5pm each day at St Peter’s Church, Pudleston. Car parking and facilities available at the village hall.
Skenfrith
CRAFTS – The Golden Valley Craft Society will be at Skenfrith Village Hall from Saturday to Bank Holiday Monday inclusive.
We will be exhibiting and selling our crafts ranging from the ancient craft of five stick weaving to knitting, jewellery, felting, pressed flowers, art, candles and plaques, wood turning, art, needlework, cards.We really are worth a visit. Skenfrith is a lovely village with an attractive church, castle ruins, beautiful scenery with the river nearby. Ideal for walkers, cyclists, and those who want to discover places. Come and visit us, you will be made welcome and the entrance is free.
Stoke Lacy
SUMMER BLUES IN THE AFTERNOON – On the August Bank Holiday there will be an outdoor event entitled Summer Blues in the Afternoon between 3pm and 6pm at The Farm, Morteton Jeffries, by kind permission of Simon and Tina Lifely. It is being held in aid of Stoke Lacy Church and St Michael’s Hospice. Tickets £10 to include live music, strawberries and tea/coffee (under 16s free). Bring your own picnic.
Contact Helen Bufton 01432 820288 or Rachel Barrett on 07846 266250.
COFFEE MORNING – Coffee mornings are being held in Stoke Lacy Church from 10.30am until noon every second Saturday, each one being sponsored by a different local group. The next event will be on September 12 and will be sponsored by Stoke Lacy and District Community Power. Quite apart from refreshments being available, there will be an opportunity to swap or sell any surplus produce you may have, so please bring any spare fruit, vegetables, or eggs.
On October 3 from 9.30am until noon Community Power and the Stoke Lacy Village Hall Committee will be providing a cooked breakfast using locally sourced bacon, sausages and eggs.
There will also be an apple juicing service available for a small fee.
Patrons are invited to bring along their apples, of any variety but preferably in good condition, and have them pressed into delicious apple juice.
For further information about either of these events please call Gill Pinkerton on 01432 820968.
Stretton Sugwas
FUN WHIST DRIVE – Tomorrow at 7.30pm in the village hall. Light refreshments provided. £2.50 and proceeds in aid of church funds.
TABLE TENNIS – The hall has acquired a brand new table tennis table, which at the moment is available on an ad hoc basis. For further details, go to strettonsugwasparishcouncil.co.uk.
If you would like to play on a regular basis, please use the contact form, giving a day and time which would be most suitable, or contact Gail on 01432 340220.
MONTHLY COFFEE MORNINGS – Starting on October 14, 10am to noon, and every second Wednesday thereafter. £1.50 to include tea/coffee/cake. All proceeds in aid of the village hall. If you have any unwanted books, please bring along for lending/ borrowing until the next month.
Table tennis will also be available.
Thruxton
OPEN GARNDEN – The Old Rectory Garden, Thruxton, HR2 9AX is open on Sunday from 1pm until 5pm. Admission £4, children free. Plants for sale and teas in aid of Thruxton Church, thruxtonrectory.co.uk.
Wellington
WELLINGTON WI – Is holding its September meeting on Tuesday, in the village hall, HR4 8AZ.
The theme of the speaker’s presentation is Herefordshire Wildlife Trust, following which there is a chance to catch up with friends over a brew and biscuits. We welcome visitors along. Please contact Shirley Edgar on 01432 830189 if you would like any further information.
HOG ROAST – Wellington bowls club will be holding a hog roast on September 5, at 1pm. Tickets, at £10 per adult or £6 for under 12s, are available from Wellington Delights shop or from David Wood 01432 830118, or Scriv Evans 01432 277210. Proceeds are for club funds.
COUNTRY AND WESTERN – Fans are in for a treat with an eight till late music and dance night in Weobley. Bobby Jones will be at Hopelands Village Hall on September 4. Admission is £5 on the door, and there will be a bar and raffle. Proceeds are in aid of Westfields School. For more information call Dave Lloyd on 07970 258017.
Woolhope
THE FARMERS MARKET – Will take place in the village hall on Saturday from 10am-12.30pm.
Most of the regular stallholders will be present, and more.
Refreshments will be available.
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