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29/8/03 - Styles back with half century
IN their penultimate Flint and Cook Division One league match of the season Canon Frome's visitors were Llandrindod Wells who asked the home side to bat, having won the toss. CANON FROME v LLANDRINDOD WELLS Frome welcomed back Chris Styles, who had missed
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29/8/03 - Eastnor repair damage
EASTNOR batted first and were soon in trouble by losing both openers with only 20 runs on the board in this Crusader Worcestershire County League Division One encounter. CHADDESLEY CORBETT v EASTNOR Arshad, batting at number three, was still at the wicket
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Racists blamed for brawl
A BRAWL outside the Feathers Hotel, which left four people in hospital, may have been sparked by racial abuse aimed at two young Asian women. Hotel owner David Elliston is calling for witnesses to contact police to get those responsible arrested and charged
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Bloom team waits to hear results
THE Ledbury in Bloom committee will know this afternoon (Friday) whether the town has triumphed once more in the regional finals of the Britain in Bloom competition. Ledbury is the defending champion and, as last year's overall winner, is representing
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Offer sound one
A Roland D-10 synthesiser belonging to Ledbury's Michael Lever is on offer to any community organisation, such as a playgroup, that could find a good use for it. Mr Lever said: "It could also go to a hall, or to an aspiring local rock band." The instrument
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Reward for Sunday School
The Sunday School at St Michael and All Angels' Church has received a special Ledbury in Bloom award. For a number of years the youngsters have been responsible for the planting and upkeep of containers outside the west door of the church. This year,
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Launch date set for U3A
A Ledbury branch of the University of the Third Age will be officially launched next month. Almost 100 people expressed an interest in forming a branch, which will cover the town and surrounding area. The meeting is on Thursday, September 11, at 10.30am
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Get a taste for learning
BITE-SIZE computer taster sessions are being held in Much Marcle. Learn-It-In-Ledbury will be running three sessions at Hellens on Friday, September 12. The computer housekeeping session is aimed at keeping your machine in order. It runs from 10.30am
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Gem of a chance too good to miss
A JEWELLERY workshop 'frozen in time' is for sale on the outskirts of Ledbury. The former premises of A E Cook and Sons Ltd, on the Bromyard Road, contains all the machinery and equipment needed to make jewellery and precision equipment, much of it dating
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Bobby Bus off to villages
THE Bobby Bus, the Forest of Dean's mobile police office, will be visiting villages in the area next week. Villagers are welcome to visit the bus and raise issues of concern with their rural beat officer. On Monday, the bus will be at Preston Cross from
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Grant needed for spire repair
English Heritage is to be approached in the search for grant aid, following news that the spire of Ledbury Parish Church is in need of structural repairs. Malcolm Brothers, Parochial Church Council chairman, said the spire had now been inspected by an
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Advice for the elderly
The Pension Service and Age Concern Ledbury are hosting an advice day for senior citizens. It will be held outside the Market House on Thursday, September 11, from 9.30am to 2.30pm. Pauline Hodges, of the Pensions Service, said: "Our staff have expert
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Poet shares in award
The Ledbury Reporter's Gary Bills is the joint winner of a new international poetry award administered by the Poetry on the Lake Festival in Italy. The Bill Winter Award is named after a former Eton history master who settled at Lake Orta, where the festival
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Pub fundraiser pulls in crowds
Wintours Green in Dymock hosted its biggest crowd on Sunday since the Queen's Silver Jubilee for a fundraising tug of war event. The day was in aid of the Beauchamps Arms, the community-owned pub, and was well supported by regulars. Cindy Fowler, treasurer
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29/8/03 - Swifts U10s in runners-up spot
LEDBURY Swifts U10s played their first friendly of the season against local rivals Newtown sports on Saturday, August 16. The challenging fixture was made even more difficult as Swifts were without six of their first team squad due to unavailability.
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Naked oats poser is solved
WITH Sun Valley Foods of Hereford trying to source naked oats for inclusion in their poultry feed, a new opportunity has arisen for Hereford farmers. After a search for a supply partner, Sun Valley has selected Banks Cargill Agriculture. The firm and
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NFU roadshow will be roaring success with children
THE National Farmers' Union roadshow returns to Hereford on Friday to raise public awareness of food and farming and to promote British food. And during its West Midlands tour, the roadshow will also be attending Ludlow Food Festival on September 14.
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Smallholders' college courses take off
LAUNCHED last year, the smallholders' course run at Holme Lacy College, Hereford, has gone from strength to strength. Covering the practical and theory aspects, the course starts with sheep husbandry and stock tasks, calf rearing and cattle husbandry
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Trip inspires charity plan
A TEACHER from Bromyard is setting up a charity to help schoolchildren in Tanzania. Emma Brice, from St Peter's Primary School, flew back to Britain last week, after spending six months doing voluntary work at a small village in the east African country
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Taking a step back
VISITORS to the Brockhampton Estate stepped back in time thanks to a 17th Century re-enactment society. Members of the group camped at Lower Brockhampton, near Bromyard, over the Bank Holiday weekend. On Sunday and Monday, they demonstrated how life would
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Pick of season's best
SUMMER fruit, vegetables and plants will on be display at Bromyard and District Garden Club Show, when members will be competing for eight trophies. The public will be able to view entries from 2pm on Saturday, September 6, at the Bromyard Leisure Centre
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29/8/03 - Town defeated in hard-fought game
LEDBURY lost their unbeaten record to local rivals Kington in a fiercely contested game in front of a large Bank Holiday Monday crowd at New Street. LEDBURY TOWN 0, KINGTON TOWN 1 Former Ledbury keeper Hollingshead had to make two first half saves from
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29/8/03 - Action event is fast and furious
THE 5th annual Maxtrack Classic at Eastnor Castle Deer Park is promising to be a fast, furious and fun packed weekend where you'll get to see some of the finest UK mountain boarding talent there is. Taking place tomorrow (Saturday) and Sunday, riders
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29/8/03 - Powell century boosts Colwall
COLWALL made it six league wins in succession with this 86 run victory over league pace setters Winget, thus keeping their promotion challenge alive. COLWALL v WINGET Winget were missing several key players including the experienced Paul Carter, so often
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29/8/03 - Two goals each for Colwell and James
LEDBURY continued their early season's West Midlands Premier Division promise with a well earned three points on Saturday. MARKET DRAYTON TOWN 2, LEDBURY TOWN 4 Ledbury opened the scoring in the first minute when Duncan Preedy's through ball was volleyed
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29/8/03 - Ledbury pull out of friendly
LEDBURY Rugby Club have called off their much-awaited friendly game against neighbours Malvern RFC tomorrow (Saturday) at Spring Lane. Ledbury chairman John Wilesmith said: "We do not have enough players available to make a worthwhile squad. "In these
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29/8/03 - Phillips is first to 50 wickets
EASTNOR Seconds captain Steve Large won the toss and asked the away side to bat. EASTNOR II v CHADDESLEY CORBETT II Opening bowler Phillips claimed his 48th wicket with a good catch in the covers by youngster Scot Roberts, then his 49th with a good catch
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29/8/03 - Managers wanted
LEDBURY Town FC are in need of managers for their Reserve and U18 teams. Ledbury Town Reserves are playing in the West Midlands Division One (South) and the U18 team will be competing in the newly-formed Herefordshire Floodlit U18 Youth League. Anyone
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Horse show on Sunday
FANCY dress ponies and riders will feature at this year's Mathon Horse and Dog Show. The 51st show begins with a gymkhana at 9.30am on Sunday at Hollings Hill Farm, Cradley. Admission is free.
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Cricketers reappear
TWO of the five Indian cricketers who disappeared after a Colwall cricket match have returned to their London base, safe and well. Rajwant Kaur, aged 24 and Parvesh Rani, 25, were part of a 16-woman squad who were competing in an international women's
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29/8/03 - Fixtures ...
SATURDAY FOOTBALL WEST MIDLANDS LEAGUE Premier Division: Smethwick ST v Malvern Town, Wolverhampton Casuals v Ledbury Town, Bromyard Town v Tipton Town. Division One South: Malvern Town Reserves v Bewdley Town, Ledbury Town Reserves v Chaddesley Corbett
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Flower success
Visitors came in from far and wide to Gorsley Chapel for the Flower Festival over the Bank Holiday weekend. The opening day, Thursday, was particularly busy for the volunteers serving teas at Gorsley Village Hall. Sheila Jakeway, chairman of the hall
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Voices raised to heaven
The Wye Valley Chorus will raise the rafters of Gorsley Village Hall on Saturday, September 6, from 8pm. Admission is £6, to include the cost of a light supper. Further details on 01989 720221.
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Quilt makers gather
THE next meeting of the Newent Quilters will be at the town's Memorial Hall next month. The group will meet on Thursday, September 11, when the guest speaker Vee Jenkins, will give a workshop on the Baltimore appliqu technique. The Quilters will have
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29/8/03 - Eastnor top of the table
EASTNOR played Moccas in the Catley Staite League and put seven under 16 players in the team. EASTNOR v MOCCAS Moccas were dismissed for only 66 runs in 23 overs with all the wickets falling to the young bowlers. Scott Roberts 4-1 from three overs, Hamish
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Tributes paid to rider killed in tragic accident
TRIBUTES have been paid to a horse enthusiast from Colwall killed in a riding accident. Samantha Hudson was crushed by her mount during the Spring Hill one-day eventing competition at Snowshill, near Broadway, on Monday. Nightlight VI, refused to jump
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Crowds cheer on biggest carnival parade for years
ONE of the biggest Ledbury Carnival processions in recent years was led through the town by well-behaved Hereford bull Freetown Unison. The weather forecasts might have threatened rain but Ledbury stayed dry and the crowds came out for a spectacle to
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10,000 revellers join in carnival
An estimated 10,000 people crowded into the town centre on Monday for the Ledbury Country Carnival, as organisers celebrated one of the most successful events in recent years. Steve Clegg, chairman of the Ledbury Carnival Committee, said: "It just looked
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Quality counts as show sees growth in exhibits
GARDENERS put the dry conditions behind them to create a beautiful display for Ledbury Flower Show. The event was held at the Community Centre on Monday, when the town was full of visitors for the carnival. Around 750 people enjoyed the display. Entries
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Creepy experience for youngsters
A MENAGERIE of creepy- crawlies entertained children at Ledbury Leisure Centre last week. Wildlife workshop firm Zoolab brought a snake, tarantula, scorpion, South African frog, cockroach and more to the centre, where about 15 children had gathered as
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Sale aids church
A COFFEE morning and table-top sale takes place at St Katherine's Hall, Ledbury, on Saturday, September 20, from 10am to noon. To book a table, at a cost of £5, call 01531 631531. Proceeds go to the parish church.
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July hottest since 1995
THE Ledbury area saw its warmest July since 1995, according to local weather watcher Norman Selkirk Although a little rain fell on the first day, the first half of the month remained dry. The hottest days were on July 14 and 15, at 32.2C and 32.8C respectively
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Visible policing a priority, says chief
THE new Chief Constable of West Mercia says he is committed to a visible police presence in Herefordshire's market towns. Paul West, who took over as the area's most senior police officer on August 1, visited Ledbury and Bromyard yesterday morning (Thursday
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Two men interviewed over Rachel's death
POLICE have interviewed two men in connection with the death of student Rachel Whitear. One of the men, neither of whom have been officially named, has been released. The other is on police bail. The inquiry into Rachel's death, in Exmouth, Devon, in
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Ram breeder plumps for on-farm auction
WITH farmers being encouraged to do more to market their produce, Pontrilas breeder Richard James has decided to hold an on-farm auction to sell his pedigree ram lambs. It is a new venture for Mr James who is hoping to make it an annual fixture. "We have
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Dry conditions bring stock-feeding snags
WHILE the fine weather has been welcomed for gathering in the harvest, the exceptionally dry spell is causing problems for farmers in parts of Herefordshire. Low water tables and drying pastures are forcing many to either carry water or feed to stock
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Pub could be open for Xmas
DRINKERS in Bringsty may be able to enjoy some Christmas cheer at the Live and Let Live. Owners of the pub are hoping that renovation work will be completed in time. Landlords Sue and Alan Clarke were due to receive planning permission for revised designs
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Railway is extended
A RAILWAY enthusiast has been given a ticket to ride. For the past 14 years, John Wilkinson has been running rolling stock and hand-powered trolleys out of Rowden Mill station, in Wacton, near Bromyard. He spent five years recreating the station as it
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Hall team gets £54k to spend
MONEY from the sale of Bromyard's old public hall has finally been handed over. Bromyard and Winslow Town Council has given the public hall management committee £54,025. It will be used to improve the new building. Mayor Pearl Briggs said: "As a town
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New site for market
BROMYARD farmers' market takes place today (Friday), from 10am to 2pm, at its new location in The Square.
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Fair aids rescue centre
FUNDS will be raised for Worcestershire Animal Rescue Centre at an autumn fair in Bromyard. A raffle, tombola, nearly-new stalls and bric-a-brac will be among some of the attractions at the event, from 10am to noon on Saturday, September 6, at the public
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29/8/03 - Bosbury at home
BOSBURY'S game against St Martin's at the weekend was cancelled as St Martin's could not raise a team. Bosbury's next and final game of the season in the Hereford and District League Division One is at home against Lads Club tomorrow (Saturday).
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29/8/03 - Minardi drivers are ready to rock
EUROPEAN Minardi's showcase annual event for its two-seater Formula One cars is going to be bigger and more impressive than ever. Thunder at the Rock will take place at the stunning Rockingham motor racing facility in Northamptonshire this weekend with
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29/8/03 - Eastnor sink Monmouth
EASTNOR Bowls Club enjoyed a 55-shot victory last Sunday when Monmouth BC were the visitors. Eastnor made good use of their home advantage and won on all four rinks with captain for the day Rose Owen leading her rink of Harry Merredy, Cynth Brookes and
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Adult classes to resume
Newent Community School, off Watery Lane, will be the venue for a new adult education programme this autumn. Classes will include computing for the nervous, GCSE English, health and safety, painting for pleasure, Spanish, desktop publishing, first aid
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29/8/03 - Moore robs Bromyard
DUDLEY TOWN 2, BROMYARD TOWN 1 FOR the second week running, Bromyard conceded a goal in the last five minutes to lose by the odd goal in three. They fought back well after conceding an early penalty and thought they had snatched a draw with another penalty
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Work under way on new school
AS schoolchildren in Cradley return to packed classrooms next week, the building of the village's new primary school is under way. Construction work at the site near the Bury Fields estate, to the east of Cradley, started on July 7 and building is due
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Walk for nature lovers
NATURE lovers can enjoy an evening walk around a farm in Mathon, where they will have the chance to look and listen out for bats. The walk takes place at Old Country Farm on Tuesday, September 9, at 6.30pm. Walkers will be led by Farming and Wildlife
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Ploughing matches ahead
COMPETITORS at upcoming ploughing matches will be keeping on the straight and narrow in the hope of winning a prize. On Sunday, September 14, the Vintage Tractor Society is holding a competition at Massington Farm, Chance's Pitch, just off the A449, from
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Initiative aims to improve town
A VISION for improvements to Newent is about to be presented to 5,000 households in the town. The Newent Initiative is planning to spell out its proposals for future projects in a strategic plan being published at the end of September. A total of £3,500
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29/8/03 - Hungarian delight
EUROPEAN Minardi Cosworth had good reason to finish pleased with the outcome of the Hungarian Grand Prix at Budapest. Their drivers Jos Verstappen and Nicolas Kiesa took the chequered flag in 12th and 13th places respectively at the end of a hard-fought
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29/8/03 - Bridge results ...
LEDBURY DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB Thirty-nine pairs, a record for the club, took part in the duplicate event on July 20. The N/S winners were Brian Snell & David Magee with a score of 64.26. They were well ahead of the second pairing of Mary & Paul
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Kegs drained at ale festival
REVELLERS at Newent Cricket Club's beer festival and pig roast on Sunday drank it dry in just three hours. Club spokesman Richard Martin said: "We opened at 7pm and ran out of beer at 10pm. It was a tremendous success. "Next year we'll start at 2pm and
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Residents in tunnel fight
Residents of Tewkes-bury Road, Newent, will fight a new planning application that could bring polytunnels much closer to their homes. Members of the Tewkes-bury Road Action on Polytunnels group are bracing themselves for their next planning battle with
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Owl visits resume
NEWENT'S Bird of Prey Centre is offering Christ-mas owl evenings, despite being due to close in October. The centre will shut its doors to the public on October 31 but the series of events has been planned for November and Decem-ber, ahead of a reopening
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Autumn tasks ahead
Work in the garden in autumn will be the theme of a talk by John Howes to the Newent Gardening Club on Thursday, September 18, from 7.30pm in the Memorial Hall.
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Garden problems solved
The May Hill Gardening Club will run a workshop with the theme of problems and tips on Tuesday, September 9, from 7.45pm in the Methodist Hall, May Hill.
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29/8/03 - Confident Bulls look for maximum at Stevenage
GRAHAM Turner insists his Hereford United side will be looking for three points from tomorrow's trip to undefeated Stevenage Borough. The Edgar Street club were held to a draw by Barnet in their last away game but after Monday's thrilling late win against
