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  • Draw for Swifts Under 12s

    LEDBURY entertained Ross on Wednesday, April 5 in a re-arranged Under 12s league game and both teams put on a good game for their supporters. LEDBURY SWIFTS 1, ROSS 1 Ross scored first when their winger turned well to shoot past the surprised Mike Hill

  • Below par Town have second leg

    LEDBURY Town were away for the first leg of their League Cup semi-final last Saturday and although their performance was below par they are just one goal adrift for the second leg at home on April 22. SEDGLEY WHITE LIONS 3, LEDBURY TOWN 2 Ledbury began

  • Guided tours in the Central Marches

    THE Marches of the English-Welsh borderlands are an area of outstanding natural beauty with a fascinating history spanning five millennia. Because the area was largely unaffected by industrialisation during the last two centuries, much of its rural character

  • Hereford Mappa Mundi: a treasure in county's Cathedral

    HEREFORDSHIRE offers immense variety, from tranquil and beautiful countryside and pretty villages to a host of cultural activities and a wealth of architectural and historical interest. But without doubt the jewels in the crown are the unique ancient

  • Ledbury County town steeped in history

    IT is hard to decide what is most pleasing about Ledbury. Is it the spacious High Street, with its 17th century Market Hall a focal point both visually and socially? Or is it the cobbled, medieval lane that climbs gently to Herefordshire's finest parish

  • Newent Birds of Prey at large

    HIDDEN away in the countryside near Newent, The National Birds of Prey Centre is not the easiest of places to find but well worth the effort. More than 45,000 visitors a year do make the trip, however, and many come back year after year. There is always

  • Cider & Vineyards in Herefordshire

    Broadfield Gardens and Vineyards: Broadfield Court, Bodenham, 01568 797483. H P Bulmer Visitors Centre: Plough Lane, Hereford, 01432 352000. Winter opening. Dunkertons Cider Mill and Cider House Restaurant: Pembridge, near Leominster, 01544 388653/388161

  • Herefordshire It's got it all...

    MUCH of the traditional old England has vanished under a noisy, stressful urban sprawl. But many visitors to Herefordshire are amazed to find it still such an enclave of beauty, tranquility and friendliness. The countryside is mostly quiet and unspoilt

  • Police patrols target car crime hot spots

    police are set to mount extra patrols on Bromyard Downs and Bringsty Common this summer, amid concerns over car crime in the area. Bromyard Neighbourhood Watch describes the areas along the A44 as "bomb alley" in its latest report, as there have been

  • Visitors wing their way to info centre

    THE National Birds of Prey Centre will be bringing its roadshow to Ledbury Tourist Information Centre on Thursday, April 20, with a strong conservation message. Spokeswoman Henrietta Lilley said it now housed the most significant collection of birds of

  • Byes in Village KO

    COLWALL and Eastnor Cricket Clubs have a bye in the opening round of this year's Wadworth 6X National Village Championships. In the second round, due to be played on Sunday, May 14, last year's Worcestershire, Herefordshire & Powys group champions

  • The Bull duo at top

    A DUO from The Bull are dominating the Sterling Classic Malvern Football League's goalscoring table rattling in over 80 goals between them - and the club still has nine league games to play. Robbie Colwell with 48 goals and Mike Dean with 33 are being

  • Portobello hit back to move into fifth spot

    PORTOBELLO took advantage of teams around them dropping points to move into fifth position in the Sterling Classic Malvern League. However it wasn't all that rosy for Worcester based Portobello in the opening minutes of the game as Paul Aldridge fired

  • Swifts U12s sink Kington

    SUNDAY saw Swifts travel to Kington for this Under 12s fixture and again they gave their supporters some reward for the long journey. KINGTON 1, LEDBURY SWIFTS 3 Swifts dominated the opening quarter and a good move on the right wing involving Dan Powell

  • Ladies stay unbeaten at home

    LEDBURY Ladies kept their unbeaten home record intact for a second year running when they devastated Darlaston in the last home fixture of the season. LEDBURY LADIES 11, DARLASTON 1 Darlaston lying sixth in the league were destroyed with a fine attacking

  • Guided tours in the Central Marches

    Marches Guides THE Marches of the English-Welsh borderlands are an area of outstanding natural beauty with a fascinating history spanning five millennia. Because the area was largely unaffected by industrialisation during the last two centuries, much

  • Golden Valley Get away from it all on a farm

    SHELTERING in the lee of the Black Mountains, the beautiful Golden Valley of gentle, rolling countryside on the Welsh border promises much for visitor and tourist. It stretches from Pontrilas to Hay-on-Wye, and the small farming communities, remote villages

  • Herefordshire Themed trails to county attractions

    THEMED trails and packages are one of the current marketing strategies being developed to encourage visitors to explore and enjoy the hidden delights of Herefordshire. The Black and White Villages Trail pioneered themed tourism in the county. Created

  • Leominster A town with something for all

    AS a base for exploring one of the loveliest areas of Britain, Leominster is hard to beat. It is surrounded on all sides by an extraordinary wealth of beauty, history and interest. But it is also a place of great interest in itself. People come from far

  • Ross-on-Wye County trail starts in historic centre

    THE old market town of Ross-on-Wye has a wealth of interesting features for visitors, and provides them with a warm welcome. It still holds its traditional cattle and country markets, and industry, too, has spread some tentacles, but the accent is very

  • Ross-on-Wye Historic Market Hall built in 1670

    MOST famous feature of the old-world town of Ross-on-Wye is the market hall built in 1670 of local sandstone and standing right in the heart of the town. It will become even more prominent soon as it is to be transformed into a Heritage Centre with a

  • Ross-on-Wye Butterflies, birds and buttons

    ROSS-ON-WYE has an appeal for tourists which the passage of time shows no sign of reducing. Good hotels, a varied selection of shops and plenty of interesting visits available, both in the town and countryside nearby, make Ross an ideal base for the traveller

  • Weobley area On the Black and White village trail

    NORTH-WEST Herefordshire's black and white villages are among the most attractive in the country. Fine examples of timber-framed buildings and beautiful churches abound, and everywhere there are reminders of the long history of the area, with Weobley,

  • Weobley Preserving beauty on canvas

    MANY painting holidays are on offer throughout the country, but Bob Kilvert does far more with his Watercolour Weeks in Weobley than simply sit a holidaymaker behind an easel and say 'get on with it'. Bob has been welcoming artists of all standards, from

  • Hergest Croft Wonderful gardens in a stunning setting

    VISITING fine gardens has now become one of our most popular national pastimes. It is certainly one of the biggest attractions for visitors to Herefordshire, which has a wealth of beautiful gardens in stunning settings, often with breathtaking views thrown

  • Golden Valley Take a break in traditional surroundings

    TRADITIONAL and farmhouse breakfasts, freshly prepared evening meals, open fires, colour television and spectacular views are just some of the facilities available. Some houses have ground-floor rooms handy for older people or those with a disability.

  • Bromyard Hop back in time at Heritage Centre

    TWO annual events dominate the town diary in Bromyard, - the Gala and the Folk Festival. The gala is held in June and the main event is held on the show ground off the A465. As well as local exhibitions, the gala boasts a notable collection of vintage

  • Leominster More than just a base for explorers

    LEOMINSTER'S Grange Court, the former town Market Hall, will be an image long stored in the memory of many a tourist. Providing a picturesque backdrop to cricket matches played on the Grange, Leominster's wide, open park, Grange Court was moved to its

  • Kenchester Water Gardens Nothing to be Koi about

    WHEN Kenchester Water Gardens applied to become members of the Heart of England Tourist Board, they were told that to achieve membership they had to welcome 10,000 visitors in a year. Initially this seemed a daunting prospect, but was rather less so after

  • Churches Monuments to past generations

    HEREFORDSHIRE has dozens of village churches which amply repay the effort of seeking them out. They are the most important human feature in the county's rural landscape. Rural churches tell the story of England through the centuries. In their monuments

  • Bromyard A pig experience!

    THERE are a number of open and working farms in the area and they are a popular visitor attraction both for local residents, schools and visitors to Herefordshire. However, the Pig Pen, near Bromyard, which opened last year gives a different kind of experience

  • Museums in Herefordshire

    Butcher Row House Museum: Church Lane, Ledbury, 01531 632040. The Button Museum: 13 Kyrle Street, Ross-on-Wye, 01989 566089. Churchill House Museum: Venns Lane, Aylestone Hill, Hereford, 01432 267409. Winter opening. Cider Museum and King Offa Distillery

  • Places to visit

    Almonry Museum, Abbey Gate, Evesham: Local history. Open every day, Mon-Sat 10-5pm, Sun 2-5pm (01386 446944). Avoncroft Museum of Buildings: Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove. Restored buildings including working windmill, barn, granary, nail and chain workshops

  • Heritage in Herefordshire

    Arthur's Stone: Dorstone. Winter opening. Berrington Hall: Leominster, 01568 615721. Bromyard Heritage Centre: 1 Rowberry Street, Bromyard, 01885 482341/482038. Winter opening. Burton Court: Eardisland, near Leominster, 01544 388231. Church of St Mary

  • Arts & Crafts in Herefordshire

    Ledbury Craft Centre: 1 High Street, Ledbury, 01531 634566. Winter opening. Old Chapel Gallery: East Street, Pembridge, 01544 388842. Winter opening. Wyebridge Interiors: Wyebridge House, Bridge Street, Hereford. Winter opening.

  • Picnic places

    Backney Bridge: On minor road between Bridstow and Strangford, two miles north of Ross-on-Wye. Black Hill: Open common three miles north west of Longtown on minor road. Brinkley Hill: Footpath to River Wye. One mile south west of Brockhampton Church.

  • Countryside and Farm Attractions

    National Snail Farming Centre: Credenhill Snail Farm, Credenhill, 01432 760218. Newbridge Farm Park: Little Marcle, near Ledbury, 01531 670676. The Oaklands Small Breeds Farm: Kingswood, Kington, 01544 231109. Queenswood Arboretum and Country Park: Dinmore

  • Gardens in Herefordshire

    Abbey Dore Court Gardens: Abbeydore, 01981 240419. Brobury House Gardens and Gallery: Brobury House, Brobury, Hereford, 01981 500229. Winter opening. Bryans Ground: Stapleton, near Presteigne. Burford House Gardens: Tenbury Wells, 01584 810777. Winter

  • Cider & Vineyards

    Broadfield Gardens and Vineyards: Broadfield Court, Bodenham, 01568 797483. H P Bulmer Visitors Centre: Plough Lane, Hereford, 01432 352000. Winter opening. Dunkertons Cider Mill and Cider House Restaurant: Pembridge, near Leominster, 01544 388653/388161

  • Arts & Crafts

    Ledbury Craft Centre: 1 High Street, Ledbury, 01531 634566. Winter opening. Old Chapel Gallery: East Street, Pembridge, 01544 388842. Winter opening. Wyebridge Interiors: Wyebridge House, Bridge Street, Hereford. Winter opening

  • Bridge results...

    LEDBURY DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB In the Teams Competition held at the Club on April 5 the clear winners were Mira &John Davies with Gisela Ogden & Ben Britton who scored 82. The other teams scoring well were Peter Edkins & Bill Hoare with Ann

  • Success for Second XV

    A STRONG Ledbury side turned out to defeat a big Drybrook side in a close-fought contest. Ledbury started well and with a new pack dominating the line-outs and scrummages they applied pressure through clever kicking to establish themselves on the Drybrook

  • John says lights plan is 'off track'

    Ledbury stationmaster John Goldrick has spoken out against a proposed new traffic lights scheme on The Homend, close to the junction with the Hereford Road. Last week Mike Sterry, managing director of coach company Smith's Motors, said the £20,000 scheme

  • Protesters say "animals not forgotten"

    POLICE say no arrests were made at Monday's noisy but peaceful "Bird of Peace" protest outside Quintiles in Ledbury. The event was organised to mark the World Month for Laboratory Animals. The protesters managed to fasten scores of paper doves to Quintiles

  • Masefield event a 'great success'

    Last weekend's Masefield Festival in Ledbury is being hailed as a great success, attracting around 250 people to a string of performances and events. The festival was organised by The John Masefield Society as a tribute to Ledbury's most famous son, the

  • Views sought on £1m school plan

    A £1 MILLION project to build a new village school in Cradley has been announced by its governors. Three sites, including one near the current home of Cradley C of E Primary School, are being investigated for the project and villagers have been invited

  • GM trials 'threat to civil liberties'

    A Soil Association member from Aylton has written to the Government's biotechnology unit to express her "deep concern" over the proposed growing of genetically modified oil see rape at Kempley. Sarah Blenkinsop, of The Moors, is calling for the trials

  • Police are 'sickened' after cat found hung

    Intruders at an isolated property in Colwall used a step-ladder and orange string to hang the owner's pet cat from a tree. The animal, a tortoiseshell, was later discovered dead by its owner. Ledbury police, who have not revealed the identity of the grieving

  • Dismay and anger as charity worker is branded a sex offender

    Dismay, sorrow and anger has followed news that former Ledbury shopkeeper and charity worker Adrian Wilson has been convicted of smuggling and harbouring indecent pictures of children. Wilson, now of London, but formerly of Church Street, where he owned

  • Town could lose hospital

    LEDBURY will be left without a hospital within three to five years, if plans to build a new unit at the Cattle Market fall through. Herefordshire Health Authority spelt out its view on the effects of any failure of the Cattle Market redevelopment in a