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Amcor plans jobs shake-up
Ledbury's biggest employer, Amcor Flexibles, has confirmed that it is transferring one of its production lines to Bristol. Up to 40 local jobs will be affected by the move, which is due to take place in the first half of 2005. Brent Nicholls, the company's
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New duo take reins at Town
LEDBURY Town have a new first team management duo after former manager Paul Wilband walked out following last Satur-day's defeat by Malvern Town. Ledbury Town FC chairman Chris Stephens said: "Paul Wilband resigned following a poor performance on Saturday
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Airlift for teen in school rugby scare
The air ambulance lifted a teenager from the play- ing fields at John Masefield High School in Ledbury on Wednesday afternoon. The 15-year-old, who has not been named, was tackled and fell awkwardly during a game of rugby. He complained of neck and back
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Pupils learn to be model citizens
The great, wide world came to John Masefield High School on Tuesday for an activity day that featured a giant inflatable globe. The globe represented the planet Earth and doubled as a very special classroom. A total of 178 John Masefield High School pupils
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Action group formed to oppose lights at crossroads
An action group has been formed by people who live close to Newtown Crossroads and are opposed to Herefordshire Council installing traffic lights there. The "No Lights at Newtown Group" came into being following a public meeting at the Newtown Inn, attended
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Ringers sound a belated welcome to visiting vicar
A BELATED welcome will be provided for New Zealand exchange vicar John Blundell from the bellringers of Ledbury Parish Church. A welcoming peal of bells last October was postponed because of damage to the bellframe. Now the Ledbury Ringers are hopeful
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Youths sought over break-ins
Police are keen to identify two youths who claimed to be window cleaners working on the Deer Park estate, Ledbury, shortly before three burglaries. The break-ins took place on Sunday night and police believe they were connected. In all three cases, windows
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Plenty to talk about . . .
The next meeting of Ledbury Independent Traders' Association will take place on Monday (January 26), at 6pm, in The Feathers Hotel. On the agenda will be the Disability Discrimination Act, shop watch radio scheme, shop front grant scheme and the arrival
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Giving to hospice
Instead of giving Christmas cards to work friends and colleagues, staff at Ledbury's Helping Hand Company decided to donate the money saved to a charity instead. A total of £595 was raised and the money has now been donated to Acorns Children's Hospice
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Group will be active
A meeting to discuss the formation of a youth activity group takes place at Dymock Parish Hall on Thursday, January 29, at 7.30pm. The group, for youngsters aged 14 to 18, would be based at the hall but would enjoy outings to attractions such a ten-pin
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Catholic church has a new priest
THE Catholic community in Ledbury has a new parish priest in the shape of Father Richard Simons, of the Benedictine community of Belmont Abbey in Hereford. Father Richard, aged 36, has taken over from Father Pat Coyne, who was the priest at the Catholic
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Pyramid plan fails to fascinate residents in Putley
Putley will not get its pyramid after all, now residents have opted to refurbish the existing village hall and not replace it with a high-tech modern building. The decision was taken at a public meeting in the village hall on Thursday (January 15), when
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Change of use
Elgar Housing Association is converting the former shops on the Deer Park estate into three two-bedroomed bungalows, at a cost of £200,000. Elgar's executive director, Clare Huyton said: "There is a huge demand in the area for good quality rented homes
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Food gift for hospital
The Rice Cake organic grocery shop in the Homend Mews has decided to give surplus food approaching its sell by date to Ledbury Comm-unity Hospital. Shop partner Michael Lever said: "When groceries approach their sell-by date, most shops either reduce
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Cash bid will help festival
The Ledbury and Area Regeneration Partnership has put in its final bid for funding to Advantage West Midlands. If the final bids are successful, the partnership will have drawn £399,000 into the area for the period 2003 to 2005, more than the initial
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Ceramic deal
Ledbury Ceramics on the Homend Trading Estate has secured an important contract to design and glaze transfers onto a new selection of Japanese-style bowls and dishes. The company, which also operates the Glazydayz Ceramics Caf, was chosen for the work
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Show to pay tribute
MUCH-loved musical entertainers Michael Flanders and Donald Swann are celebrated in a show at Ledbury's Market Theatre on March 13. Touring group Infinite Number of Monkeys will present At the Drop of a Hippopotamus - an evening of Flanders and Swann,
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Finish for tile offer
Diamonds aren't forever, according to the Ledbury Amateur Dramatic Society. Members of the society are bringing to an end the diamond tile fundraising scheme, which has raised more than £10,000 towards the cost of building the town's Market Theatre. People
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Tom fights for better trains
THE reliability of local trains will be discussed at a meeting of Malvern Hills District Council. Leader Tom Wells is backing a motion supporting the Ledbury Reporter's campaign for local rail services to be improved. He will propose that the council
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23/1/04 - HFA fix courses
MORE than 100 new coaches are using their skills and knowledge to help county football clubs after attending Herefordshire FA courses last year. And with an increase in the number of coaches, there are other benefits too, with more clubs throughout the
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Who is the guilty one?
AMATEUR detectives will enjoy a murder mystery evening with a gala award ceremony theme at The Falcon Hotel, Broad Street, next Friday (January 31). Bromyard actors will be playing some of the celebrities participating in the awards when disaster strikes
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23/1/04 - New duo take reins at Town
LEDBURY Town have a new first team management duo after former manager Paul Wilband walked out following last Satur-day's defeat by Malvern Town. Ledbury Town FC chairman Chris Stephens said: "Paul Wilband resigned following a poor performance on Saturday
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23/1/04 - Ledbury Seconds stay on top
LEDBURY Seconds travelled to Redditch for this Merit Table fixture with some apprehension on Saturday. REDDITCH II 5pts, LEDBURY II 17pts Although Redditch had only three games under their belt, they hadn't lost any and from previous games, Ledbury knew
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23/1/04 - Bromyard go through
BROMYARD Town are through to the next round of the Smedley Crooke Memorial Cup with a 3-1 victory over Blackheath Town. BROMYARD TOWN 3, BLACKHEATH TOWN 1 The visitors more than matched Bromyard for the first 30 minutes and took the lead from a corner
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23/1/04 - Bridge results
LEDBURY DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB On the January 14, 32 pairs took part in a heat of the Winter Pairs Competition. The N/S winners were Judith Chamberlain & Irene Culcheth with score of 60.9 and they were followed by: Mary & Paul Clayburn, 60.42;
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Drugs education given to parents
PARENTS of pupils at Newent Community School have been receiving education on drugs. The school hosted a drug awareness evening for parents on Wednesday, with the help of experts working in the field. The fact-finding session followed an incident last
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Children help club get across recycling message
Youngsters with Newent's Wildlife Watch Club are making sure that the recycling message is getting across. The club has mounted a new exhibition at Newent Library and plans to carry out a special questionnaire in town next month. The group's colourful
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Group plans major show
The Newent Quilters are planning their biggest exhibition to date at the Memorial Hall on Saturday, April 24. If successful, the event could become biennial and a regular feature of Newent's cultural life. Display co-ordinator Gilda Harris said: "We'll
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Route plan
Gorsley and Kilcot Parish Council is keen to map out a footpath to Newent, using existing public rights of way. Funding is being sought from bodies like Gloucestershire County Council and the Newent Initiative. The possibility of a cycle route from Gorsley
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23/1/04 - Fixtures ...
SATURDAY FOOTBALL WEST MIDLANDS LEAGUE Premier Division: Bustleholme v Malvern Town, Smethwick ST v Ledbury Town, Bromyard Town v Ettingshall Holy Trinity. Division One South: Malvern Town Reserves v Wyre Forest Brintons, Ledbury Town Reserves v Bewdley
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23/1/04 - Extra time for key pair
HEREFORD United's enforced break from action will give key players Steve Guinan and Andy Tretton extra time to recover from injury. The Edgar Street club face two free Saturdays due to scheduled opponents Telford United's FA Cup clash with Millwall tomorrow
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23/1/04 - U12s victorious
LEDBURY travelled down to Gloucester on Sunday for this three way, fifteen-minutes-per-section, triangular match. HUCKLECOTE U12s v LEDBURY U12s It it was the hosts who were to prove dominant early on, getting around the Ledbury wings on three occasions
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New tennis courts to benefit school and community
Newent Community School and the general public look set to benefit from four new tennis courts set to open by this summer. Forest of Dean District Council is being asked to renew planning permission for the courts, together with lighting, a scheme costed
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Organ funds
church reserves will be used to cover a £8,000 shortfall for the organ restoration project at St Mary's Church. Fred Passant, the treasurer of St Mary's, said: "The major item of capital expenditure this year is on the renovation of the organ. The Friends
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A fair deal
Newent Fair Shares office, in the mews at the George Hotel, Church Street, has changed its opening day from Thursday to all day every Wednesday. The organisation works through volunteers and is a way for people to both give and receive help in the community
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In a romantic mood
Newent Library is inviting people to express romantic thoughts in verse, as part of an activity day on Saturday, January 31. A special St Valentine's Day poetry contest will be launched across three categories - children under ten, young people aged 11
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Don braves illness to take part in sponsored walk
A Ledbury man who suffers from motor neurone disease is joining a sponsored walk to help fight the debilitating illness. Keen line dancer Don Rigby, 62, who still attends regular classes at Ledbury's Community Hall, will wear a neck brace to walk at least
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Andy to hang up butcher's apron
Butcher Andy Callwood is retiring from the business he has run in High Street, Ledbury, for the past 15 years. The family will retain the freehold of the site but the premises will be let, with interest already expressed by a Indian take-away firm based
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Gallery may have to close
The Workmatch charity has confirmed that the future of its n-coda gallery at the Old Toy Museum, Church Lane, Ledbury, is currently under review. It says not enough people have been attending workshops there to justify rent and running costs. Workmatch
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Singers entertain
MORE than 30 elderly residents of Ledbury enjoyed an afternoon of musical entertainment and readings provided by the St Michael's Singers, at an event in Harling Court on Monday. Tea and refreshments were served and a raffle was held.
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Out of the frying pan
The annual St Michael and All Angels' Church pancake party takes place at 7pm on Shrove Tuesday, February 24, at St Katherine's Hall, Ledbury. Tickets are £5, available on 01531 634813.
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Club bridges gap
A Bridge club is to meet in Dymock Parish Hall beginning on Wednesday (January 28), at 2.30pm. Beginners will be made welcome. For further information, call 01531 890453.
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Dry year
December in Dymock was the wettest month of last year, according to weather watcher Tony Denby, of Great Woodend. Mr Denby said it had been an exceptionally dry year, with only 163 rainy days, compared to an average of 205. Rainfall was short by nine
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Instant link for town's cameras
CCTV cameras in Ledbury could be actively monitored 24 hours a day from a central control room in Hereford by early autumn. The fibre-optic link will cost more than £50,000 but will mean that problems caught on camera can be acted upon, instead of a recording
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Omission is 'a glitch'
Ledbury Poetry Festival director Dr Charles Bennett says he is not unduly concerned that it has been left out of a pamphlet sent out to tourist information centres. Dr Bennett said the festival has a good working relationship with Herefordshire Tourism
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Battle picture is up for sale
A Family trust has offered an ancient account of the Battle of Ledbury to the town council for £750. The framed and partially illuminated account of the 1645 clash, in 17th or 18th century English, was loaned to the council in June last year and has been
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Thank you for helping me get back on my feet
A COLWALL woman who broke her back in a quad bike accident has raised more than £2,000 for the rehabilitation unit that helped her to walk again. Charlotte Powell, 23, held a party at Malvern's Club Nine on Saturday to buy new equipment for the Rookwood
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Riding death was 'accident'
NOTHING more could have been done to prevent the death of a Colwall Green rider crushed by her horse, a coroner has ruled. Samantha Hudson, 33, of Nethercote, died from severe chest injuries after her horse Blackjack fell on top of her. He had refused
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School to launch walking bus
Colwall Primary School is hoping to launch a scheme to reduce morning traffic congestion at its gates. The school intends to follow in the footsteps of Welland Primary, which has operated a 'walking bus' scheme successfully since October. Parents drop
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Prize cut for butcher
Ledbury butcher Dave Waller picked up a clutch of prizes at the British Meat Four Counties Product Evaluation. He came away from the event on Wednesday with three diamond awards for his traditional pork sausage, his pork and cheese sausage and his pork
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Cider company gets TV coverage
A LEADING cider producer is being featured in the new series of the Taste for Success on ITV1. The award-winning Westons Cider, of Much Marcle, will be featured on Sunday, February 15, at 5.30pm. "We were delighted when Carlton approached us to do this
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23/1/04 - Oak Allstars back on top after tough battle
WITH the icy weather taking its toll, the only game in Division One of The Soccer Site Malvern saw Oak Allstars regain the lead in the division, courtesy of a hard fought victory over a very competitive Kempsey United A. Previous leaders Bishops Frome's
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23/1/04 - Junior Soccer Scene ...
LEDBURY were hoping to complete a hat-trick of wins against the top side in the U16s league when they entertained Hay-on-Wye. LEDBURY SWIFTS U16s 1, HAY-ON-WYE U16s 1 After weathering some early Hay pressure, Ledbury started to get more into the game.
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Scheme is a boost for local farmers
A Bromyard butcher is preparing to carve up a treat after receiving the first delivery of beef from the Lower Brockhampton Estate. The stock of Hereford beef is currently maturing at Legge's of Bromyard and should go on sale at the beginning of February
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Town council objects to convenience store's planning application
PLANS to extend Hatton Park Stores are being opposed by Bromyard Town Council. Four letters from concerned residents of Hatton Park Road were read to councillors at a meeting on Monday. The current owners of the convenience store plan to use the proposed
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Pilgrimage nets cash
A CLERGYMAN and his wife who raised more than £7,300 by walking along a medieval pilgrimage route have given cheques to two charities. Chris Fletcher, vicar of the Brendenbury parishes, and his wife Maggie walked 440 miles from Pamplona to Santiago de
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Green finger
Bromyard and District Garden Club kicked off its programme of events for 2004 with a talk on how to grow prize-winning vegetables. Wednesday's talk was given by Alan Davies from Shropshire, who took up gardening more than 50 years ago.
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New web address
BROMYARD'S Conquest Theatre has a new website address at www.conquest-theatre.org.uk. The site includes information about forthcoming productions, theatre hire, and disabled access.
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Tax queries answered
Bromyard residents are invited to attend a Council Tax roadshow. The event on Wednesday (January 27) will give residents the chance to ask questions and raise any queries with Herefordshire Council representatives. It will take place at 7pm at The Falcon
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23/1/04 - Ledbury sink rivals in cup upset
LEDBURY Town caused an upset in the first round of the West Midlands Premier Division League Cup when they defeated high-flying Kington Town at Mill Street on Tuesday evening. KINGTON TOWN 1, LEDBURY TOWN 2 As Ledbury settled the home side started well
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23/1/04 - Title hopes slip with derby defeat
LEDBURY made several team and positional changes for this important West Midlands Premier Division game, but it backfired as Malvern dominated for long periods as Ledbury's faint title hopes disappeared. LEDBURY TOWN 0, MALVERN TOWN 2 Malvern started
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23/1/04 - Long-standing records are broken at gala
THE first of six Ledbury and District ASC annual club championships was held last week. With only a fortnight of preparation since the start of term, over 100 members competed including many of the new 2004 intake of five and six-year-olds. The first
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23/1/04 - Bromyard find Hill a problem
ALTHOUGH Bromyard played some good football in difficult conditions, Brierley defended well and took their chances to win this West Midlands League Premier Division mid-table clash. BRIERLEY HILL 2, BROMYARD TOWN 1 The visitors adapted well to the heavy
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Train disruption looms over eight weekends
THERE will be no trains operating between Hereford and Birmingham for eight weekends because of maintenance work starting from January 31. However, a bus service will take customers along the routes passing through Worcester and Great Malvern. The timetable
