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College facilities give county hope of hosting training support for Olympics
WILL it be London or will it be Paris? With the fate of the 2012 Olympics set to be decided on July 6 in Singapore, Herefordshire could well be a winner whichever of the two hot favourites is awarded the Games. The county has, for the last several months
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County collapse in second half
HEREFORDSHIRE played the penultimate match of their Middleton Cup group against Glouc-estershire at Leominster and slipped to their third successive defeat in the competition, winning on only one rink in a 140-85 reverse. The home county were only three
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Kington at top again
NASH Rocks League reigning champions Kington moved clear of the chasing group at the top of the table following their excellent three-shot away win over Hereford. In a low-scoring match, Hereford won three of the five rinks but the Kington rink skipped
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Iron men head off to test their endurance
TWO Herefordshire athletes are heading off to Austria to compete this weekend in one of the world's most gruelling races. Police officers Colin Kerfoot and Tim Taylor are taking part in 'The Iron Man' in Klagenfurt, in the foothills of the Alps. The race
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Weaver piles up the wins for Hereford and County
SARAH Weaver was Hereford and County Athletics Club's sole winner in the second meeting of the UKA Athletics League at the Dell Stadium, Brierley Hill against Carmarthen, Dudley and Stourbridge and Plymouth. Weaver came home first in the under-15 girls
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Veterans continue successful streak
HEREFORD Rowing Club's successful men's veteran C coxed four continued their winning ways at the Ironbridge Sprint Regatta. The crew of Rod Phillips, Keith Lawrence, Richard Bissell and Phil Hart, coxed by Daniel hart, beat Grosvenor and Worcester to
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Geary is top in 14 field
SIMON Geary was a convincing winner of Hereford Wheelers' 10th 10-mile time trial which was held on the Allensmore circuit in excellent weather and produced a good turnout. Fourteen riders raced in hot temperatures and hardly any wind, with Geary coming
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League trophies evening
THE Arrow Plant Hereford Table Tennis League held their annual presentation at the GWRSA Club. AWARDS Division 1: winners Leominster Loopers; runners-up: Green Farm Lions. Leading averages player: Toby Eckley. Division 2: winners Colwall Crackpots; runners-up
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30/6/05 - Turner eyeing double swoop
GRAHAM Turner confirmed that he is in talks with defender Dean Beckwith and midfielder Stacy Coldicott, writes Gary York. Hereford United's director of football is determined to secure the pair as he looks to assemble a squad of 22 ahead of the new Nationwide
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30/6/05 - Festive derby hopes scuppered
HOPES of a festive clash between Hereford United and local rivals Kidderminster Harriers have been crushed. They first face Harriers at Aggborough on Saturday, October 29, and then at Edgar Street on Saturday, March 25. The Bulls begin their campaign
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Luctonians will start trophy defence with away tie
LUCTONIANS will begin their defence of the North Midlands Cup with an away game at Newport in the quarter-finals next season. Luctonians won the county cup for the first time last month, beating Whitchurch in a tight final at Stourbridge, and will now
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Talent flowers at summer show
GALANTHUS gallery at Wormbridge will be filled with blooms for its Summer Show I from Saturday. Five artists all inspired by flowers - painters Daniel Crawshaw, Christopher Holloway and Luke Myntowt-Czyz, photographer Sabina Ruber and ceramicist Kim Norton
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Ross will have a ball after all
ROSS-on-Wye will have a new festival for 2005, as Ross Live! emerges out of the townspeople's wishes to see Ross back on the festival map. Ross International Festival went into receivership last year. Local businessman Robin Symonds, the director of Ross
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Betty marks 50 years on stage
THIS week sees HAOS veteran Betty Coles mark 50 years on stage with the society, performing a whistlestop tour of French music in its annual Memory Lane concert. Edith Piaf's classic Je Ne Regrette Rien is a particular favourite of her's. One of the first
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Disabled game highlight
LUCTONIANS are once again to play host to some of the region's top disabled cricketers next month. Cricketers from the Midlands and Wales will be travelling to Kingsland on Sunday, July 17 to take part in the special day which will feature both men's
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Kingsland snatch county title with last-ball victory
THE next generation of young Herefordshire cricketers enjoyed themselves in the sun at the county Kwik cricket championships at Luctonians. Nine primary school teams fought their way through to the finals day from a starting entry of 71 schools and the
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Flying high for the Prince of Wales
AN Italian who arrived in Herefordshire when he was 17 has just completed a commission for The Prince of Wales. Giuliano 'Julian' Masetti, who lives in Clehonger, was asked to tie a set of fishing flies in honour of The Prince of Wales. The fly, designed
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Weston-under-Penyard
GARDENS OPEN - Weston-u-Penyard is holding a gardens open weekend on Saturday, July 9 and Sunday, July 10, from 11am-5pm each day. There will be 23 gardens, several of which have never been open to the public.The start will be at Weston School, where
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Tarrington
DROP-IN LUNCH - a drop-in lunch, at the home of Gwyneth Williams, 14 Williams Meade, Bartestree, is planned for July 28. She can be contacted on 01432 851624. ANNUAL PARISH MEETING - all the officers were re-elected, including chairman Mrs Angela Stock
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Skenfrith
OPEN GARDEN - on Sunday, the garden at Towerhill Cottage, just outside Skenfrith, will be open from 2-6pm, The cottage is on the lane that runs from Crossways to The Bell at Skenfrith. It is the home of Charles Elliott and his wife Carol. David Web, a
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Pembridge
CHURCH - an organ recital with strawberries and cream afternoon tea is are to be held at St Mary's Church, Pembridge, on Sunday, July 10, at 3pm. Entry is £5 and all proceeds go to church funds. HEART FUND - Mr Ted Vaughan has arranged a whist drive in
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Much Cowarne
COFFEE MORNING - there is to be a charity coffee morning in aid of the Cobalt Unit next Wednesday, 10.30am to noon, and a garden meeting on Friday, July the 8th. Both events will be at the home of Jane Hatton.
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Mathon
HORSE AND DOG SHOW - the 53rd Mathon Horse and Dog Show is due to be held on Sunday, at the new venue, Chances Pitch, Colwall. There are the usual showing/show-jumping classes from 9.30am, a fun dog show, including fancy dress, at 2pm. There is a special
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Mansel Lacy
SOAP BOX DERBY - hot racing took place at Mansel Lacy Soap Box Derby, with 23 entries from Herefordshire and further afield tackling the 660-metre course. The winning team, G-Race, recorded a time of one minute 12 seconds, with South Hereford Audi coming
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Madley
SUMMER FETE - the Friends of Madley Primary Summer Fete are planning a big day with many attractions on Saturday, July 9, at noon. It is hoped that as many former pupils will be able to get along to see headmaster Richard Osborne, who is leaving after
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Knighton
EAST RADNOR PARISH - Members from the churches in the parish were amid a large congregation at Brecon Cathedral last Sunday to witness the ordination of the Rev John Stocker. Father John, who was formerly the headteacher of John Beddoes School, Presteigne
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Kingsland
SHOW: The Kingsland Flower Show is due to be held in the Coronation Hall, Kingsland, on Saturday, July 30, at 2pm, with presentation of prizes at 3:30 pm. There will be refreshments and a plant stall and visitors are very welcome.
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Ewyas Harold
CHRISTIAN AID - House to house collections raised £934.76, tax reclaimed £126.10, coffee morning £298.61, giving a grand total of £1,359.47. PRIMARY SCHOOL - An exhibition of children's work including models, painting and photography, is under way and
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Eaton Bishop
CHURCH CLEANING - On Saturday at 10am. Could as many as possible attend, refreshments will be provided. DUCK RACE - The annual duck race is on Sunday, July 10, at Glenwood Ruckhall, at noon. Details: 01981 250175. WEBB IVORY - The Webb Ivory Catalogues
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Credenhill
FETE - St Mary's Primary School, Credenhill, has thanked Mayor of Hereford for attending its recent fete and the sponsors who donated prizes to the grand raffle, which made £1,444 alone. Although final figures are still coming in, the fete looks set to
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Bishopstone
WACKY WALKERS - Last Saturday a 19 walkers and one dog completed the planned walk around Holme Lacy and returned to the Moon Inn for lunch. After heavy rain the day before, club members enjoyed a dry walk across fields. VILLAGE LOTTERY - Anne and Barry
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Aymestrey
PARISH COUNCIL - The first item on the agenda was the revised planning application for a restaurant at The Old Vicarage. Residents expressed objections on the grounds of increased traffic and access of emergency vehicles and that the Old Vicarage was
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Almeley
MAD HATTERS TEA PARTY - Almeley WI, together with the staff and pupils of Almeley County Primary School, are hosting a Mad Hatter's Tea Party next Tuesday, 3pm until 5pm, in the village hall. There will be a hat competition, bring and buy, teas, cakes
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Byton
A TOTAL of 46 members and other railway enthusiasts met at Titley Junction Station, near Kington, earlier this month, for a nostalgic summer evening visit. Mrs Lesley Hunt outlined the history of railways in the Kington and Presteigne areas from the 1870s
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Bosbury
SCHOOL FETE - Bosbury School fete raised more than £2,000 for school funds. The variety of stalls and refreshments drew a large crowd to the school playing fields where they were entertained by the school choir, recorder groups, instrumentalists and drums
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Bulls will have bigger squad
HEREFORD director of football Graham Turner has been forced to revise his thoughts about the size of his squad after the Nationwide Confer-ence's decision to impose a transfer window, writes Richard Prime. In line with other major competitions, the Conference
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Seven-match warm-up forWestfields
WESTFIELDS have announced a seven-match pre-season programme as they look forward to their third season in the Midland Football Alliance. While the majority of the games are against local sides, Westfields will also make a journey across the country to
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Weobley in charter win
WEOBLEY High School have received the Herefordshire FA Charter Standard Secondary School of the Year award for 2005. Herefordshire football development officer Paul Carpenter handed over the pennant marking the achievement to girls' football captain Emma
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Claire books place in GB festival team
HEREFORD kayaker Claire Spencer has been picked to represent Great Britain in the European Youth Olympic Festival in Italy. The event, which is being held for the eighth time and takes place every other year, gets underway on Saturday in Lignano and continues
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Pole-vaulter clears qualifying height
HEREFORD pole-vaulter Irie Hill took her season's best height to 4.10 metres - the qualifying standard for the 2006 Common-wealth Games - at the Hanauerlandspiele in Germany. Hill said that getting the qualifier out of the way enabled her to concentrate
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Wrong approach to the county road toll
I WAS concerned to read that the retiring Fire Chief has suggested using powers under the 2004 Fire and Rescue Services Act, intended to help the Fire Service deal with a terrorist threat, being applied as suitable measures for handling road traffic accidents
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Club can show it's not too big to have a heart
Just want to tell you a heart warming story in an age when corporate sponsorship, brand image and money seem to dominate the national headlines about football. My dad and I go Hereford United as often as we can, in total over 70 years between us! My dad
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Memories rush back after 50 years
THE 50th anniversary of Pegasus Junior Football Club was certainly a night to remember and it will stay with me for a long time. It was wonderful and I was so happy that my wife Christine and I were able to be there with the lads who form part of that
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How good are you with ICT?
THE search is on to find the West Midlands business which has made the best use of Internet and Information and Communication Technology (ICT). There is a top prize of £50,000 in the seventh national e-commerce awards, aimed at small and medium-sized
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Growing for it
Aasa and Kennedy, an online gift retailer based in Pembridge, is one of the latest companies to benefit from Business Link's Going for Growth programme. The business, launched by friends, Ali Powell and Charlotte Aasa, aims to offer a stress-free, high
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Have your say in key five-year plan
HEREFORDSHIRE companies can have a say in a new five-year plan which is destined to play a key part in the economic transformation of the region. Advantage West Midlands (AWM) wants their comments on its ICT (Information and Communications Technologies
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Suzanne ready for English challenge
MINSTER College student Suzanne Platford is heading for Birmingham next week for the biggest date of her athletics career. The 14-year-old javelin thrower will be appearing at the Alexandra Stadium on July 8 and 9 when she takes part in the English Schools
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Only two winning rinks
HEREFORDSHIRE visited Hanborough BC for a friendly match against Oxfordshire and were defeated by 153-106, winning on only two rinks. The rink skipped by David White gained Herefordshire's best result with three ends of four shots and a five contributing
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Ladies pipped by one shot in two-rink cup
HEREFORDSHIRE Ladies bowed out of the second round of the EWBA Walker Cup national two-rink competition by the narrowest of margins with a single-shot defeat to Gloucestershire at Evesham. Doreen Herbert's rink fought out a close battle in which there
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Squash star Sam aiming to climb world rankings
PROFESSIONAL squash players are not too numerous around the country but Herefordshire has its own in 24-year-old Sam Miller. Warwickshire's loss proved to be Herefordshire's gain when Miller's parents moved to the county from Leamington Spa three years
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Thousands watch bike spectacular
SAAB Salomon Mountain Mayhem, the biggest event in the mountain biking calendar, pushed competitors to the limit over a testing 24 hours in Eastnor Castle Deer Park. The internationally-renowned Le Mans style race attracts hundreds of champion mountain
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Impressive medal haul
ELEVEN fighters from Hereford's Combat Academy made the short trip to Worcester to take part in the National Ju Jutsu Kumite Council Midlands Champion-ship. And the six seniors and five juniors found their efforts rewarded with a clutch of medals. Olly
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GB bursary award boost
WEOBLEY High School sculler Daniel Middleton has landed an expenses-paid invitation to a GB early recognition camp after success at Peterborough last weekend. Middleton took the prize, which comes in the form of the Stanley and Jean Hill memorial bursary
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Hereford girls in England success
TWO Hereford schoolgirls have been continuing their international rounders career with the England under-14 squad. Harriet Major and Kate Morgan, who both attend the Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School, played for their country in an international tournament
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Ross turn up the heat on Worcester team
ROSS Tennis Centre Ladies' A team gained a convincing 5-1 win over Worcester A under a blistering midday sun in the Hereford & Worcester Summer League Division 2. Both Ellie Vicary/Ann Fontbin, 6-2, 6-4 and 6-1, 6-0, and Heather Peachey/Margaret Phillips
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Records tumble at schools' gala
NINE records tumbled at Herefordshire Council's Primary Schools Swimming Gala at Hereford Leisure Pool. A total of 234 youngsters took part in 22 events which included freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, front crawl and butterfly races for seven to 11
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Becky tastes success with Bacardi
THE Lions' Charity meeting under BHRC rules at Allensmore is always a high-spirited affair, and it was certainly a memorable one for Almeley-based student Becky Baker. Factory Bacardi is practically a member of the Baker family, and the 10-year-old rewarded
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Step out to examine Entry Level Scheme
HEREFORDSHIRE FWAG and the NFU are holding two evening farm walks to help farmers decide on their best options for an Entry Level Scheme application. The first event is on Thursday, July 7, at Hennerwood Farm, Pencombe, where FWAG adviser Mike Williams
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Villagers vow to fight plans
VILLAGERS in Llancloudy say they are prepared to lie down in the road to prevent lorries carrying foot-and-mouth waste from trundling down a narrow single farm track past their cottages. The villagers became alarmed after hearing of a plan to move buried
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Leaping into the future
THREE performing arts students with their hearts set on fame have collaborated to put on a fund-raising showstopper next Monday evening at Hereford Courtyard. Edward Hall, Melissa Real and Hannah Fox are students at Hereford Academy of Dance, where they
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Gibbons takes Leominster title by four-shot margin
KEVIN Gibbons won the Leominster club championship by four shots from Garry Price over the weekend when the Ford Bridge course was in excellent condition and played to its potential. Gibbons opened up with 72 on the first day and followed up with 76 for
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Sharon third among all members
HEREFORD Municipal Club junior organiser Sharon Helps surprised her male colleagues in the All-members June medal when she finished third and had a better gross score than medal winner Kevin Childs. She returned 86-20-66 to Childs' 87-24-63, while James
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Kington return to top with 300 plus against rivals
KINGTON moved back to the top of the Crusader Worcestershire County League Division 1 after piling up the runs in a winning draw against Herefordshire rivals Eastnor. Kington made light of damp conditions to score 308-3 before declaring. But a true pitch
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Harrhy spears cup victory
TALGARTH proved too strong for Wormelow as they moved through to the third of the Marches League Advantage Business Supplies Knockout Cup. After being put in to bat, Wormelow made a steady start with openers Shaun Waldron (30) and Jamie Langford posting
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Youngsters make it six wins out of six
HEREFORDSHIRE Under-14 have established themselves as one of the most successful county age group sides for several years after completing their sixth victory in six outings. Warwickshire and Staffordshire have been their latest victims in a memorable
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Haven help from charity match
ATTRACTIVE run scoring was the order of the day as breast cancer charity Herefordshire Haven received a cash boost of almost £3,000 from a match between a Haven Xl and a Hereford Cathedral School Headmaster's Invitation Xl. The Haven side's score of 205
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Herbert finds form after lean season
ALL-ROUNDER Ian Herbert produced a fine display with bat and ball as Wormelow extended their winning run with a 43-run success at Burghill & Tillington. After a barren 2004 in which he failed to pass 50, Herbert has rediscovered his form in recent
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Palmer brothers set up top victory for Leominster
LEOMINSTER'S Palmer brothers put a dent in top-of-the-table Bartestree & Lugwardine's promotion bid with a 30-run victory in the Flint & Cook Marches League Division 2. Russell Palmer cracked 17 fours and a six as he made his way to 105 not out
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Cricket Scorecards in Brief
CRUSADER WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY LEAGUE Division 1 Brockhampton 170-9 (A Watkins 65 no, T Austwick 28, A Aston 16, S Jennings 11. O Williams 6-68, V Kay 2-29) Luctonians 118 (M Loudon 27, E Rollings 25, V Kay 14. R Parker 6-39, M Ali 4-75) Kington 308-3
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Shobdon
PARISH PLAN - an open meeting is planned for Sunday, July 10, at 3pm, in the village hall to discuss the draft copy of the parish plan. VILLAGE HALL - the school is having the heating system altered and so the main hall will be unavailable for bookings
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Presteigne
CASTLE WALK - Trefor Griffiths, owner of Stapleton Castle, is hosting a conducted walk around the ruins and earthworks on Sunday, July 10, at 2.30pm. Tickets at £3.50, (£2.50 for children) are available in advance from The Judge's Lodging, Broad Street
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Peterchurch
PRIMARY SCHOOL: Years 5 and 6 went to the Elan Valley as part of their topic on rivers. Well done to the Kwick Cricket team which represented Peterchurch at Lucton. The governors ran a competition to design some artwork for their report and the winners
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Much Dewchurch
SUMMER FAIR - there will be a summer fair at Hereford Waldorf School, on Saturday, July 9, from noon until 5pm. Attractions include children's games, music, craft stalls, plants, bric-a-brac, lunches, teas and barbecue. Free admission. Further details
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Moccas
CHURCH FETE - there was a good turn out for the recent church fete at Moccas Court. CRICKET CLUB - the 30th anniversary of Moccas Cricket Club on Sunday, June 19, was marked with a game and barbecue. SUMMER SOCIAL - Moccas Summer Social is on Saturday
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Luston & Eye
CONCERT - the Arden Duo, Gareth and Lynden Rees-Roberts (classical guitar and voice) will present Comings and Goings, a musical journey around the British Isles based on traditional ballads, airs and folksongs. The event will be in the church, on July
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Longtown
LOCAL PRODUCE MARKET - on Saturday,a local produce market is being held in the village hall in aid of the new hall building project. There will be food and produce stalls, crafts and plants from 10am-4pm. Entry is free. EISTEDDFOD - the recent Longtown
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Llangarron
SUMMER FETE - this is being held in the grounds of Langstone Court, on Saturday, 2-5pm. The main attractions include a display of gymnastics on horseback by the Arrow Vaulting Team, a mountain bike skills circuit and the Sixth Form College Combo &
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Dorstone
JAZZ CAF - The Jazz Cafe, in the village hall on Saturday, at 8pm will feature the Jim Barber Trio, a successful young band from Cardiff. A great evening is in store with a bar licence and a bangers and mash supper. Tickets (£7.50) on 01981 550451.
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Dilwyn
SCHOOL FETE - The fete is due to be held on Saturday, at 2.30pm, on the school field. Attractions include: games of skill, pony rides, a bouncy slide and skittles plus lots of prizes, complemented by stalls selling cakes, plants, books and homemade teas
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Cradley
FAMOUS GUEST - Olympic riding champion Leslie Law is coming to the aid of Cradley C of E School by fronting an Evening with Leslie Law, at Huntingdon Hall, Worcester, on Tuesday, July 19, at 7.30pm. Leslie will also be taking a question and answer session
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Colwall
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY - Wyche and Colwall Horticultural Society will hold its monthly meeting next Monday,, in the village hall, at 7.30 pm. Refreshments from 7pm.The speaker will be Chris Crowder, head gardener at Levens Hall in Cumbria.
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Bodenham
FETE: There will be a fete at Bodenham Church, from 2.30pm, on Saturday, July 9. Pony rides, produce and other stalls, and a competition for the best scarecrow. Admission 20p, with entry into the competition £1. All proceeds to the church. WATER MAIN
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Hesten scoops top clubman award
PEGASUS Juniors' clubman of the year is Roger Hesten. The award, which was handed over as the club marked a successful season at their annual presentation evening at Karlo's, is made to the club member who has made the biggest contribution throughout
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Five rolling substitutes in junior league games
THE annual meeting of the HGTA Herefordshire Junior League on Monday evening heard that the league's complement for the forthcoming season will be 122 sides. Sixteen teams will take part in the under-9 division, 22 at under-10, 17 at under-11, 15 at under
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Futsal arrives in Herefordshire
FUTSAL has arrived in Herefordshire and is being used by the Brazilian Soccer School Hereford as part of their development programme. Futsal is FIFA's official five-a-side game with different and exciting rules to normal five-a-side that make the game
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Bulls will have bigger squad
HEREFORD director of football Graham Turner has been forced to revise his thoughts about the size of his squad after the Nationwide Confer-ence's decision to impose a transfer window, writes Richard Prime. In line with other major competitions, the Conference
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Triple record-breaking swimmer
HEREFORD Cathedral Junior School swimmer Laura Hudson was a triple record-breaker at Herefordshire Council's primary schools' gala. The 11-year-old set new best times for the girls' 50 metres freestyle and 25 metres butterfly and was also a member of
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Hole in one on Captain's Day
JEREMY Ralph gained a hole in one during Herefordshire Golf Club's Captain's Day which raised £1,052 for the Acorns Children's Hospice. Ralph's ace stroke came on the par-three fifth hole from 211 yards. See Golf
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Villagers on move to city
HEREFORD City Cricket Club look like being the surprise beneficiaries of the Flint & Cook Marches League committee's decision to impose sanctions on Wellington CC. Due to a series of complaints about their pitch, the villagers were barred from staging
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Seven-match warm-up forWestfields
WESTFIELDS have announced a seven-match pre-season programme as they look forward to their third season in the Midland Football Alliance. While the majority of the games are against local sides, Westfields will also make a journey across the country to
