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Sara Grey and Kieron Means play Booth's Bookshop in Hay
AMERICAN singer, banjo player and song collector Sara Grey is immersed in the song traditions of both sides of the Atlantic, and has performed throughout Europe, North America, and Australia for the last 50 years. Sara’s son, Kieron Means is a
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Singer songwriter Ray Mytton in concert in Grosmont
GUITARIST, singer, songwriter and lute player, Ray Mytton will be in concert at Part-y-Seal in Grosmont on Saturday, May 11. Ray, with guest singer Becky Littlechild, will be performing music, from ancient to modern, Renaissance, Baroque, classical
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Hereford United chairman David Keyte: We have short term cash problems with bright future 12 months ahead
Chairman David Keyte has issued this statement tonight via the Hereford United official website. He said: “Once again, we will manage any emergency situations as they arise. “We have an immediate cash requirement of approximately £135,000 to
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Hereford United's players 'won’t be getting paid for the foreseeable future'
HEREFORD United’s players have been told by text message that they won’t be getting paid for the foreseeable future. The players were expecting their April wages today and are still owed some of March’s wages by the cash-strapped Edgar Street club
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Weobley High School face Earl Mortimer College in Herefordshire Schools Under-16 football final at Pegasus Juniors FC
WEOBLEY High School will be playing Earl Mortimer College on Monday in the final of the Herefordshire Schools Under-16 football competition. The final takes place at Pegasus Juniors’ Old School Lane ground, 5pm kick-off. And then, next Tuesday
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Westfields Football Club win 2-0 at Midland Alliance champions Stratford Town
Stratford Town 0 Westfields 2 TWO second-half goals gave high-flying Westfields a thrilling win last night against the Midland Alliance champions. Stratford suffered a blow at half time when striker Anthony Robinson was sent-off after an incident
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Hereford Cider Museum holds International Cider and Perry Competition
THE Cider Museum in Hereford is inviting entries to its International Cider and Perry Competition. The contest will be held at the museum on Wednesday May 15. Entry forms are available at www.cidermuseum.co.uk or by caling 01432 354207. The competition
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FRIENDS OF ST ANDREWS: MAY 100 CLUB DRAW
The Friends of St Andrew 100 Club draw will take place on Thursday May 2nd at 8pm in the Red Lion Inn. We look forward to seeing you at the event and good luck to all ticket holders. Contact Sarah Morgan on 01981 500155 for further information
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BREDWARDINE & BROBURY MAY ‘COFFEE, CAKE AND MARKET ’
Bredwardine Village Hall is the place to be on Friday May 10th when locals and visitors meet up for coffee and cakes and to buy and sell local produce and crafts. Join us at the ‘Coffee, Cake and Market’ from 10:00 until noon. Home baked, cakes
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Truants' parents face court
ELEVEN parents have been taken to court for failing to ensure their children attended school during the last academic year. During that period, 41 penalty notices were also issued to those whose children played truant. The fines, including
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New free school to be accommodated in former Herefordshire primary school
A FORMER county primary school is expected to be the temporary home for a new free school. The old Holme Lacy Primary School will accommodate the new Robert Owen Group free school, subject to a funding agreement being signed, before it moves into
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The Paul Rogers Blog: Hereford United review 2012/13
It seems like only yesterday that Hereford United began life back in non-league football following the agony of relegation from the Football League. But, here we are, eight months later, and the season has finished. I'm sure everyone will agree
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Herefordshire Business News: Hairdressers through to regional finals
THREE hairdressers from a Hereford salon have made progress in a national competition. John Lucock, Sam Millard and Shelly Wyatt of Peter Prosser Hairdressing, will compete in the regional finals of the Wella Professionals TrendVision Awards 2013
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Rosie Kay Dance Company present There is Hope at The Courtyard
ROSIE Kay Dance Company has toured the UK and Europe with its unique style and strong physicality, and earned a reputation for making fierce, original and challenging dance theatre works. There is Hope is a hard-hitting, contemporary dance piece
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Woolhope farmers market
FARMERS MARKET – The market takes place in the village hall on Saturday from 10am to12.30pm. There will be locally produced meats, preserves, gifts and cards, ready meals and pies, vegetables, eggs, bread and pastries, cheeses, chocolates, puddings
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Herefordshire Council leader John Jarvis to stand down
THE Leader of Herefordshire Council has told the Hereford Times he is to stand down within the next week for “health reasons”. Councillor John Jarvis will remain in the role only until the council’s Conservative group meets on May 9 to elect
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Stretton Sugwas fun whist drive and senior-fit exercise
FUN WHIST DRIVE – Tomorrow, Friday, from 7.30pm at the village hall. Entry is £2 in aid of church funds. SENIOR-FIT EXERCISE – Classes take place on Tuesdays, 1-1.45pm, with an experienced instructor. Cost is £3 per village hall session.
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Stoke Lacy Hereford Rail Male Voice Choir
THE HEREFORD RAIL MALE VOICE CHOIR—The Friends of Stoke Lacy church have arranged a concert by the Hereford Rail Male Voice choir in the church on May 3, from 7.30pm. Entrance is £7 to include light refreshments.
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Staunton on Wye public meeting
PUBLIC MEETING – A public meeting will be held in the Staunton on Wye village hall on Saturday from 2.30pm to discuss the possibility of the Staunton on Wye Group Parish Council developing a Neighbourhood Plan. All residents are invited.
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Preston on Wye Heartstart course
HEARTSTART COURSE – Heartstart course for ladies group, next Thursday, May 2 from 7pm to 9pm. This is a closed course for a ladies group in Preston on Wye. To book a Heartstart course contact the coordinator/ project manager Loraine Coleman by emailing
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Presteigne quiz, football club, community draw, market, talk, car boot, Christian Aid, coffee morning, cub scouts, and much more
QUIZ – John Beddoes School Parent/Teachers Association is holding a quiz at The Knighton Hotel today, Thursday, at 7.30pm. Everyone is welcome. PRESTEIGNE FOOTBALL CLUB – The annual fun day and beer festival will take place on August 25.
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Pembridge church services
CHURCH SERVICES - Sunday (Easter five) Moorcourt chapel Holy Communion 8am, St Mary's church, family service with baptism at 11am.
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Pembridge church services
CHURCH SERVICES - Sunday (Easter five) Moorcourt chapel Holy Communion 8am, St Mary's church, family service with baptism at 11am.
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Orcop table top sale
TABLE TOP SALE – A sale will be held on May 18, at 2pm, in the parish hall. Entry will be free for buyers and light refreshments will be available. Sellers will be charged £5 per table or stand and anyone interested in booking a place should contacts
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Ocle Pychard and Much Cowarne concert
CONCERT – St James church, Ocle Pychard, will be the venue for a concert by the Pax singers on May 4, from 7pm. Tickets cost £7.50 each to include wine and light refreshments.
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Much Birch village market
VILLAGE MARKET – Much Birch village market takes place tomorrow, Friday, in Much Birch community hall, just off the A49, between 2.30pm and 4.30pm. There will be the usual local suppliers – the award-winning Squeaky Pig and the awardwinning Moor
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Knighton food and craft market, singing for fun, coffee morning, church services, whist drive and much more
FOOD AND CRAFT MARKET – This is back at the community centre this Saturday with stalls selling handmade chocolates and fudge, cards and framed pictures featuring local photographs, and the fresh fish and seafood stall which attracted so much interest
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Kington cricket club and choral spring concert
CRICKET CLUB – Outdoor nets have started and will run each Wednesday at 6pm by the leisure centre. Old and new members are welcome. The club is running three teams this year in the Marches. The first team is looking for a scorer and anyone interested
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Kingstone parish council
PARISH COUNCIL – The Kingston and Thruxton group Parish Council met on April 17 when questions were raised by villagers about the appeal lodged by the developer against Herefordshire County Council’s refusal to grant planning permission for land at
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Fownhope supporting Sister Sarah
SUPPORTING SISTER SARAH – . The Anthony Nolan Trust will benefit from £9,500 raised by a Fownhope and District charity auction and supper at Fownhope village hall on April 12. Musical entertainment was provided by Rachel Tobey and Mark Johnson.
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Ewyas Harold jam and jam packed, pop-in, cafe service, Christian Aid, Edward Elgar's countryside and rainbow art
JAM AND JAM PACKED – The only meeting in April be be tomorrow, Friday, at the Baptist Hall. Jam Club is for children between the ages of seven and 11 and runs from 6.30pm to 8pm. Jam Packed is for older children (11-14 years) and meets from 8pm
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Dilwyn zumba fitness and music night
ZUMBA FITNESS – There will be a new class starting today, Thursday, at Cedar Hall, Dilwyn. Contact Mandy 01544 387958 or mandys.mail@virgin.net. MUSIC NIGHT – Saturday will see Ocean Blue – Michael Bublé meets Van Morrison – for some jazz-tinged
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Burghill ascension day service
ASCENSION DAY SERVICE – There will be an Ascension Day service at St Cuthbert’s Church on May 9, starting at 11am. The service will be of Holy Communion (1662-BCP) followed by lunch at the Scout hall, Redstone, Burghill. For more information and/or
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Bridge Sollars knit and chat and local history evening
KNIT AND CHAT – Ladies at the weekly coffee and chat are putting their time there to good use by knitting blankets for the local Home Start charity. Anyone who would like to join them would be welcome at the New Bridge community centre, every Wednesday
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Breinton ringcraft society
RINGCRAFT SOCIETY – Our judge for the April 17 event was Caron French (Caffimbra) and she selected Caroline Scott’s miniature smooth-haired dachshund Wolferlow Anthea for best puppy and Charlotte Kingsley’s German short-haired pointer Kavacanne Kiss
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Bodenham spring festival, knit-in, quiz night and flood protection group meeting
2013 SPRING FESTIVAL – This year’s festival takes place between May 3-12. Leaflets giving full details of all events are available now from Bodenham post office and other usual outlets. Please direct any general queries to Mary Nickols on 01568 797144
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Bishopstone village walk and lottery
VILLAGE WALK – Meet at the Radnor Arms, Llowes, at 10am on Saturday for a prompt start at 10.15am. The Radnor Arms is situated on the A438 main Brecon road, two miles after Clyro (HR3 5JA). The five-mile walk starts with a climb, six stiles, muddy
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Aymestrey and Leinthall Earls nature trust and walking weekend
NATURE TRUST – The Aymestrey branch of the Nature Trust will meet today, Thursday, at 7.30pm when Robin Strachen will talk on Animal Tracks. WALKING WEEKEND – Plans are underway for Aymestrey’s first ever walking weekend from May 10-12. To kick-start
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Hip-hop star Tinchy Stryder to DJ at Hereford nightclub Play
HIP-hop artist Tinchy Stryder is coming to Hereford. The 26-year-old will be performing a DJ set at nightclub Play on Friday, May 31. Play manager Dan Guerche said that he will be Djing from 12.30am to 1.30am and will then do a meet and greet
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Actor Danny Dyer to perform a live DJ set at Hereford nightclub Fusion
Danny Dyer is to DJ at a Hereford nightclub. The controversial 35-year-old, famous for starring in films such as Human Traffic, Mean Machine, The Football Factory and Outlaw, will appear at Fusion on Saturday, June 1. Dyer is also renowned
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Allensmore church draw winners
CHURCH DRAW – Allensmore church 100 club draw winners for April. First 68 Andrew Probert, 2nd 1 Mathew Jones (Steaky), 3rd 71 Steve Mumford, 4th 69 Daphne Hartill. There are numbers available if anyone is interested, with a first prize of £100.
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Update: Temporary traffic lights on Bargates in Leominster are still in place
TEMPORARY traffic lights on one of Leominster's busiest roads are still in place. The temporary lights on Bargates are in place after the permanent set broke, and new ones have not yet been installed. A Herefordshire Council supervisor has
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Herefordshire property for sale, home enjoys rural setting at 5 Old Rectory Gardens Much Birch
5 Old Rectory Gardens Much Birch Agent:Andrew Morris Offers: £430,000 Call:01432 266775 THIS desirable, detached, spaciously planned, five bedroomed, executive style residence occupies a lovely rural cul-de-sac position just seven miles
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Hereford Musical Theatre Company open a splendid Little Shop of Horrors
On paper, the plot of Little Shop of Horrors wouldn’t seem an obvious one for an all-singing, all-dancing, thoroughly engaging and very funny musical. But Hereford Musical Theatre Company are demonstrating brilliantly why it’s one of the most popular
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Ledbury to mark 60 years since Queen's coronation
ORGANISATIONS in Ledbury are being encouraged to sign up for a special Community Day, as part of the Ox Roast weekend marking 60 years since the Queen’s coronation. June 1 will be a chance for groups and clubs to show what they have to offer with
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Mobile phone ban for Ledbury pupils
A LEDBURY school has banned pupils from bringing in mobile phones after fears they could access material that was inappropriate for their age. With access to new technology becoming ever easier, children at Ledbury Primary School can no longer
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Hereford captain Jamie Bullock bows out with Midlands One West win over Ludlow
JAMIE Bullock enjoyed a perfect send-off as Hereford captain - as the Wyesiders sentenced their Shropshire neighbours to relegation. Bullock was determined to finish his two-year tenure on a high and his children - Katie, 7, Zac, 5, and Ben, 3
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Hereford United could be owed a critical £100,000
WITH the clock running down on the future for Hereford United, big money that could buy the club time is missing. Herefordshire Council confirmed this week that it is “chasing solicitors” to find £100,000 apparently lodged with the former Hereford
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Farming, Herefordshire College of Technology’s (HCT) specialist Rural Craft Centre hosted its national competition for blacksmiths and farriers
HEREFORDSHIRE College of Technology’s (HCT) specialist Rural Craft Centre hosted its national competition last weekend attracting more than 200 blacksmiths and farriers from all over the UK The event took place at the college's Holme Lacy campus, with
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Letter from Peter S Sackett of Stretton Sugwas Herefordshire regarding community toilet scheme
I HAVE a few comments to make about the operation of the community toilet scheme. Personally I would feel far more comfortable (in every sense of the word) if I could make a small financial contribution when visiting pubs and coffee shops under
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Walk by Garth Lawson this month is Kerne Bridge and Welsh Bicknor
ONSLOW Kirby was used to the mocking laughter of the Green Woodpecker and the hooting of the Monmouth Bullet on the other side of the River Wye; but nothing could prepare him for the sights and sounds which assailed him on a bright and clear 7th June
