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Organ Donor!!!!!
Hi One and All... In response to Anne's very informative and readable post I have to say that I am proud to confess that I myself am an Organ Donor and have been for ten years now, at least I have the knowledge knowing that when I depart this world
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Herefordshire Council defends its stance on homes
HEREFORDSHIRE Council was right to keep the Bullinghope homes in its overall development plan for the county because work on other major housing projects has yet to start, the high court heard today. Tim Jones, for Herefordshire Council, said that the
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Schools to be rewarded for travel plan success
MORE than 25 Herefordshire schools are set for a cash boost next week after successfully completing school travel plans aimed at reducing traffic congestion. The schools will receive grant awards from the Department for Children, Schools and Families
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Tupsley Townswomen's Guild
Peter Faulkland returned to our guild meeting this time to talk about coracles. He told us about the types used on different rivers and the differing materials used in their construction. We were able to see the beautiful basket which forms the framework
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Ross-on-Wye Decorative & Fine Arts Society
Ross DFAS has announced the introduction of its new website, giving details of activities and events. They may be reached on rossdfas.org.uk The new facility will enable prospective members to find out quickly and easily what DFAS does, where and when
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Herefordshire Trefoil Guilds
AT the Trefoil City Guild meeting on June 19, we were joined by members from other guilds and friends from the National Council of Women. Our speaker was Mr Rod Barker with the assistance of Lady de la Billiere. They gave an excellent presentation on
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Hereford Soroptimists
The Hereford Soroptimists celebrate their first anniversary this year. The first year for the Hereford branch of Soroptimist SI has been exceptionally busy raising funds for a variety of charities. The last event was held at Trinity Church, Whitecross
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Hereford Saint Ethelbert Probus Club
HOW many of the good citizens of Hereford still do not know that the first Christian Anglo-Saxon king, Ethelbert of East Anglia, was murdered by command of King Offa of Mercia, in 794, at Marden only five miles north of Hereford City? Subsequently, King
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Hereford MG Car Club
ON Sunday, June 1, the Hereford MG Car Club held its annual charity mountains and valley run when 135 gleaming cars gathered at Hereford Leisure Centre before venturing through the black and white villages of Herefordshire and on into Shropshire. The
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Woolhope
FARMERS’ MARKET – This Saturday, a farmers’ market will be held at Woolhope Village Hall from 10am to 12.30pm. Local produce will be on sale including handmade cards.
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Weobley
BUGSY MALONE – A large cast from Weobley High School will be performing the musical Bugsy Malone from Tuesday, July 8, to Friday, July 11, at 7pm, in the school hall. The show will feature catchy songs accompanied by a live band, dance routines and hilarious
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Risbury
PUDDING FESTIVAL – St Mary’s Church, Humber, is holding its popular pudding festival tomorrow (Friday) at Great Marston Farmhouse, Risbury, starting at 7pm. The evening, which has become an annual event, is almost a challenge to people to come along and
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Presteigne
TWINNING VISIT – A group of families from our twin town of Ligne, France, are coming to sample Presteigne life. The French visitors will be bringing some French produce with them which will be for sale at Presteigne market on Saturday, July 5, from 9am
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Peterchurch
GOLDEN VALLEY PRE-SCHOOL – The Golden Valley Pre-school is set in the heart of the Golden Valley based in Peterchurch. The pre-school offers children a stimulating environment, allowing them to learn through play, as well as more structured activities
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Much Marcle
QUIZ NIGHT – This will take place on Saturday at Much Marcle Village Hall at 7pm. Teams of four, £3 per person to include soft drinks and nibbles. Bring a bottle, glasses will be provided. All ages welcome. Tickets can be purchased on the night and all
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Mordiford
FETE – A very successful fete was held at Sufton Court on June 21, where a total of £1,240 was raised for church funds and, with the £400 raised by Checkley Clays last week, this was a fete record. The organisers would like to thank everyone for their
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Moccas
VILLAGE FETE AND CAR BOOT – This will be held at the village hall on Saturday, July 12, at 2.30pm. Please call 01981 500250 for car boot bookings. A fun afternoon for all the family.
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Marstow
MUSIC IN MARSTOW – Following the success of Music in Marstow in 2007, over 250 people brought their gazebos and picnics and has a ball again this year with Intrigue and Twisted Jazz as our main attraction. The grand draw had some very glamorous prizes
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Marden
SCHOOL FETE – Marden Primary School recently hosted a ‘midsummer mayhem’ fete. We wish to thank the parachute display team for dropping in, all of the local businesses who kindly donated prizes for the grand raffle, everyone who helped and contributed
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Luston & Eye
CHURCH OPEN DAY – All ages are welcome to Eye Church, close to the Shropshire border, on Sunday for a St Peter’s Day celebration, from 2pm. There will be bell-ringing, when you can climb the tower to see the ringing chamber and the six bells, an open
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Llangarron
SUMMER FETE – Langstone Court, with its beautiful gardens and parkland, is the magnificent venue for this year’s fête on Saturday, July 5, from 1pm to 5pm. Topping the bill is a circus show by Circus Antics and a display of natural horsemanship by Llangarron-based
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Letton
CATHEDRAL QUEST – On Saturday, May 10, Gary Bluett set off from Letton Church on the Cathedral Quest in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support and Letton Church. After 27 days, during which time Gary has cycled around Wales, up the west coast into Scotland,
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Leominster
MARCHES SECULARISTS – The Marches Secularists will hold a meeting in Leominster on Friday, July 8, at the Chequers Public House, Etnam Street, at 7.45pm. Anyone interested in exploring and discussing the relationship between religious-based organisations
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Knighton
MIDSUMMER CONCERT – A midsummer concert held in St Edward’s Church, Knighton, featuring the Knighton Town silver band, Menna Breeze, who sings and plays the harp, and Val Littlehales, local poet and storyteller, attracted lots of people. The event raised
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Kingstone
COFFEE MORNING – There will be a coffee morning in the Old School, Kingstone, on Saturday from 10.30am in aid of St Michael’s Hospice. THE LUNCH BOX – The Lunch Box is open in the village hall on Wednesdays from 11.30am for tea and coffee, and from noon
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Kings Caple
PRIMARY SCHOOL – The children spent an exciting day at Goodrich Castle enjoying the varied interesting activities. The healthy tuck shop on two days each week at school is popular, selling a range of fresh fruit, natural juices and homebaked fare. As
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Eardisley
PRIMARY SCHOOL – There will be celebrations on Saturday, July 5, as Eardisley C of E Primary School will be holding the 150th anniversary of its foundation. This will take place at the school in conjunction with the annual summer fete. This should prove
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Eardisland
MAGAZINE – The copy date for the Eardisland parish magazine will be on Friday, July 4. All contributions to Chris Bivand on 01544 388375 or chrisbivand@bivand.freeserve.co.uk BOWLS – Eardisland maintained their rich vein of form on Saturday, with a
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Clun
OPEN GARDENS – Clun gardeners have been working hard to prepare for Clun open gardens this Saturday and Sunday when 16 beautiful and interesting gardens will be open to view from 2pm to 6pm. There will also be a splendid art and photography exhibition
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Clehonger
VILLAGE SHOW/SCHOOL CARNIVAL Clehonger School’s village show and carnival, will be held tomorrow (Friday) at the school, starting at 5.30pm. There will be a parade through the village, with all the children in their fancy dress costumes led by the Carnival
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Lessons have the right ingredients for fun
PREPARATIONS for a lesson has never been met with so much enthusiasm at King’s Caple primary school where children were making their own tuck shop snacks. The cookery class that helps liven up basic maths, english and science is proving a wholesome
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Transplant donors
IT’S always a privilege to talk to people or learn about people who’s lives have inspired or affected others. When Mark Preece from Belmont died last February from meningitis at the age of 42 his family and friends were shocked by the suddenness of his
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Bishops from across the world to visit county
A HOST of Bishops from across the world will descend on Herefordshire early next month before attending the Lambeth Conference. A full programme, including a tour of Hereford Cathedral and the Mappa Mundi exhibition, is being arranged for the
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Hereford homes row reaches High Court
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL "ploughed on" with plans for a major housing development despite a planning inspector slamming the site as totally unsuitable, the High Court has heard. Today's hearing pitches the council against the Dinedor Hill Action Association
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Perfect setting for a powerful production
BENEATH skies heavy with meteorological menace, in a setting echoing with historical resonance, the Exeter Northcott production of Richard III under the direction of Ben Crocker, gets this year’s Ludlow Festival off to an auspicious, atmospheric
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Award-winning dance at The Courtyard
THE award-winning Anurekha Ghosh company makes a welcome return to The Courtyard on Wednesday, July 2, with its new production, Noor. Mixing acrobatic martial arts with contemporary Kathak dance, this production is suffused with colour, light and movement
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Gr8 way 2 bring poetry 2 life
TEXTING may not seem to have much to do with poetry, especially if your experience of poetry is limited to learning verse by rote at school. But, in one of several innovations at this year’s Ledbury Poetry Festival, the event is bringing the two together
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Last chance for Leominster photographers
BUDDING snappers have until next Tuesday (July 1) to submit their entry for the Leominster in Bloom photography competition. This year’s theme is Welcome to Leominster. Photos can be of anything or anyone in and around the town. Entry is free and pictures
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CCTV launch "imminent"
CRIMINALS in Bromyard will soon have nowhere to hide thanks to a long-awaited CCTV system. The launch of camera system covering the town centre is "imminent" according to Councillor, Nigel Davis. The £10,000 Bosch system was touted last year, and proposes
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Gull trouble for Hereford DIY store
BIRD droppings and a leaking roof caused paint mixing facilities at a Hereford Do It Yourself store to close temporarily. Bosses at the B&Q store on Holmer Road closed the facilities last Saturday because of health and safety fears. *For full
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Bag snatched in Hereford
AN elderly woman has had her bag snatched in Hereford. The victim was approached by a male as she walked through the alleyway between Ryelands Street and Sainsbury’s car park at around 10.20am on Tuesday. The male snatched the bag she was carrying and
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Café Freya
It started with a toy microwave (or oven as I prefer to call it) which I found at a car-boot sale a few weeks ago. At first, Freya was a little confused about what it was, having never seen one before (ahem), but now she is pretty au fait with
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Priory Fete
FOOD, music and spectacular views of Leominster are on offer at the town’s annual Priory Fete. The event, which takes place July 5 at 1.30pm, features the Tenbury Town Band and Leominster’s retained firefighters as well as the usual array of
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Post office break-in
EARDISLEY Post Office was broken into in the early hours of last Friday (June 20). A small dark coloured hatchback was seen in the area, which police believe may be connected.
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Fairtrade status for Hay
HAY-ON-WYE residents have been busy celebrating the town’s newfound Fairtrade status. Fairtrade Hay Committee members were overjoyed to receive an official certificate after a year’s campaigning, which included the launch of a Fairtrade Directory
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Car overheats
A CAR’S electrical system overheated causing it to smoke in Hereford yesterday. The fire service were called to Commercial Road at 6.45pm and disconnected the car battery before leaving the situation with the owner.
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High Court action over homes plan
HEREFORDSHIRE Council has rejected an 11th hour call to stop fighting a High Court action that puts all of its future planning and economic policies at stake. The case, due to start today (Thursday) at the Royal Courts of Justice, London, pitches
