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Scarecrows set to make history
SIR Winston Churchill and Abraham Lincoln could lead a parade in Bromyard next month. But don’t expect any rousing speeches – and their followers might be a bit wooden. More than 40 historical figures will be taking to the streets on Friday, June
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Lay preacher celebrates centenary
A FORMER lay preacher from Kington is counting his blessings after reaching the big 100 last week. Great-great-grandfather Richard Lowe celebrated with friends and neighbours at The Oxford Arms. Around 50 wellwishers watched him open a card from
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Officers who deal with life and death on a daily basis
WHEN police officers attend the scene of a collision they usually don’t know what awaits them. The accident aftermath might resemble a catastrophic film scene with blood, disfigured limbs and most traumatic of all, a fatally injured child.
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Society is boon for schools
A CLASS act from Herefordshire could help a group of Bromyard schools that were threatened with merger. The Robert Owen Society wants to expand its operation at Queen Elizabeth Humanities College. The teacher training group has developed strong
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Landscapes of the Wye Tour by Susan Peterken
SCENES from the Wye Valley adorn a new book celebrating the area’s inspirational beauty. In Landscapes of the Wye Tour, Susan Peterken looks at how, in the late 18th and 19th centuries, poets, artists and travellers flocked to the River Wye
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Preston-on-Wye
DESIGN A PORCH – Well done to Chloe Evans and Robyn Preece who entered the Preston Village Hall Design a Porch competition. We will be using some of their ideas in the new design and both will be receiving a goody bag shortly for all their hard
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Thanks for making our stay so special
I RECENTLY returned from a fantastic week’s holiday with a friend in your beautiful county. We enjoyed stunning scenery, excellent local food – including the best sausages we’ve ever tasted from Glyn Slade Jones Butcher’s in Kington and delicious
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Colwall
WYCHE AND COLWALL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY – The next meeting of the Wyche and Colwall Horticultural Society will be on Monday, June 1, when Bob Hares will talk about June in the Garden. Bob lectures at Pershore and he will bring along many plants
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Bridge Sollars
BONUS BALL – The result of this week’s draw will be published next week.
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Scheme marks milestone
NHS Herefordshire has recruited its 100th trainee nurse under an apprenticeship scheme which has been running for seven years. The century mark was reached when mum-of-two Leanne Weaver, aged 21, joined the programme, which is aimed at providing
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Eardisland WI
IN June, Eardisland WI will be 90 years old and the year has been eventful so far. In May, members enjoyed a guided walk around Leominster. Next month will see our garden party, courtesy of Audrey Beckett, and we celebrate our 90th birthday in
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Hereford Deaf Children Society
THE Hereford Deaf Children Society has been organising activities for deaf children for the last two years. We have held various activities, including ice skating, craft sessions, Christmas parties, day trips to West Midland Safari Park, residential
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Pre-school opens its doors
A NEW pre-school has opened in Shobdon. Staff pictured welcoming the youngsters to Shobdon Arches are Ali Jackson (left), Sharon Weston and Jo Fisher with Isaac Harper, Lexi Cox, Saffron James, Jack Hedges and Hugh Osbourne-Brookes.
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Almeley
SOCIAL CLUB – The club continues its interesting programme with a river trip from Symonds Yat on Wednesday, June 10. Members meet at the village hall at 1pm. SUMMER EVENTS – Among the events taking place are the Almeley Midsummer Festival
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Vaccination incentive scheme is launched
A CAMPAIGN to drive vaccination levels in the horse population, the first programme of its kind in the equine world, has secured the support of four equine vet practices in the Hereford area. Launching in June, national vaccination month aims to
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Home players star at Burghill Valley open
HOME players dominated the honours board at Burghill Valley GC’s open competition. Dexter Murgatroyd claimed top spot with a nett 66 and Paul Cresswell was two shots behind with a nett 68. Carl Rose shot the lowest gross with 72 followed by Paul Moses
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Collect prized Lashings scalp
THE scalp of a former international Test star could soon be on the CV of a Herefordshire cricketer. A Herefordshire cricket club will have an opportunity to play against a star-studded Lashings World XI on Friday, August 21. Colwall, who are hosting
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Ex-Hereford United goalkeeper Wayne Brown hopes for new Hereford deal
POPULAR goalkeeper Wayne Brown is hoping to secure a new deal in Hereford, writes IAN MORGAN. The former Hereford United stopper returned to the city last weekend. He is interested in taking over the lease of the vacant premises in St
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Make big savings with this small car
THERE may have been reasons why you previously rejected buying a small car. But many of the runabouts on the market nowadays are bigger, with better seating arrangements, larger boot space, clever storage ideas and super economy, so they are well
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Kington Market, Thursday, May 14
AN EXCELLENT entry of 900 quality hoggets and 1,300 spring lambs both sold to an good trade which has remained firm. Hoggets were in excellent demand by the six buyers. Well-bred and meated hoggets bet-ween 38 & 44kg would be at premium
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Awards add up for firm
A HEREFORD company has been voted Accountant Of The Year at the Professional Pensions Awards for the second year running. Minutes after receiving the accolade, Baker Tilley was called up to receive a second award, the Covenant Assessment Provider
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Edwardian detached house modernised and improved
23 Ferndale Road, Kings Acre, Hereford Agent: Sunderlands & Thompsons Offers: £245,000 Call: 01432 356161 THIS fully modernised, detached, two bedroom Edwardian house with a garage, is situated in the popular area of Kings Acre. The property
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Bodenham
BODENHAM PARISH COUNCIL – The parish council will meet at the Siward James Centre at 7.30pm on Monday. All parishioners are welcome to attend. GARDENING CLUB – The gardening club will hold its monthly meeting at the parish hall at 7.30pm on Tuesday
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Hereford Market, Wednesday, May 20
Spring lambs (2,142): Another excellent entry of prime lambs met a very good trade averaging 203.2p, to £90 for 45.5 (197.8p/kg). Numbers are increasing as more supermarkets turn to lambs. More buying support promised next week. Overall average
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Abergavenny Market, Tuesday, May 19
Finished Sheep: Spring lambs: A good increase in lambs forward resulting in 523 being offered on an unkind wet morning. Good buyer support helped the entry to level at 205.41p/kg, in line with or even ahead of other local centres. Some very smart
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Hospital is challenged to punch above its weight
THE County Hospital must “punch above its weight” if it is to keep its full range of services, says the chairman of Hereford Hospitals Trust. Mark Curtis believes the recession will hit the NHS hard next year and, if the hospital got its finances
