MADAM, It is a pity R Bradbury did not take the opportunity whilst writing his highly profiled letter to mention the reasons why so many of our farmland birds, not just ground nesting ones, are in serious decline. I have no doubt that on rare occasions
MADAM, I must write to express my agreement with local artist Walenty Pytel as reported in Heath Aston's article. The chosen design for Hereford's tribute to Elgar is a sad disappointment, all it represents is a man leaning on a bike. Mr Pytel's design
A LEOMINSTER churchman with artistic flair worked around the clock over the 40 days of Lent. Now the Rev Peter Privett is ready to unveil his labour of love. Peter says he is not necessarily out to shock but he wants to stop people in their tracks and
SPONSORSHIP money continued to pour in long after Leominster doctor Crispin Fisher kicked off his London Marathon running shoes. Crispin, a GP in the town's Marches Surgery, is looking forward to sending off a cheque to the MS Society for a sum in excess
A LOCAL figure who was publicly ducked on a replica of Leominster's famous ducking stool will be home and dry and back in the limelight on Saturday. Roger Hunt, 57, who subjected himself to a ducking - for charity - six years ago during his first term
LEOMINSTER Library has marked local history week with an exhibition on the changing scene through 100 years in the town's High Street. Photographs covering the century reveal that a butchers' business, Brights, is the only firm still operating from the
Abbeydore Women's Guild: Anne Ponting, 01981 240583. Ledbury Ladies Lifeboat Guild: Chair, Frances Bradley, 01531 633286. HFWI: County Press Officer. Mrs Joy Ward, 75 Walkers Green, Marden 01432 880764. Hereford Women's Aid: Office hours, 01432 356146
WAITING lists for patients at Hereford hospitals have shown a healthy improvement, writes ELIZABETH WATKINS. Latest figures indicate Herefordshire could be leading the way in cutting back waiting times in the West Midlands. At the end of March 2,258 Herefordshire
Hereford WI Friday Market: Market Controller: Mrs EA Plant, 26 St Guthlac Street, Hereford, 01432 350440.
Corinne Frost is the 'cello soloist in the second concert for the Lion Summer Concert Series this Sunday, May 19 at the Lion Ballroom, Leominster at 7.30pm. Having received her training at the Royal Academy of Music she went on to study with the renowned
The Nimbus Foundation has released its programme for the 2002 Wyastone Summer Series and Artistic Director William Boughton confirmed that the line up of musicians represents some of the top stars in the world. "We're really fortunate to have The King's
A CITY landlord's plan to convert a guesthouse to add to his realm of bed-sits has been refused. Rowan Tree Guest House in Whitecross Road would have been the applicant's fifth rental property in the city, providing accommodation for about 10 single people
A HOTEL porter who stabbed a love rival with a steak knife in a Hereford street has been jailed for four years at Worcester Crown Court. Twice-wed Thomas Hill flipped when his girlfriend Kylie Howell left him and began sharing a house with Glyn Jones
BLOODSHED, horror and hauntings will be the flavour of a series of walks around the city beginning on Saturday. The Mayor's Official Guides are preparing a series of entertaining daily jaunts around Hereford until September 30, including some themed walks
WHO torches a charity? Somewhere inside the blaze-blackened shell that was the home of Full House, Hereford, is a clue, writes BILL TANNER. Finding it comes down to Detective Sergeant Peter Moore and his team. On site since last Wednesday's fire searching
A TEAM predominantly made up of Herefordians 'wheelly' do need some transport to help them hit the road while completing the Three Peaks Challenge on June 8 and 9. Organiser, Claire Davies, hopes that a local company will provide them with a vehicle to
A HEREFORD social club has been marked for demolition to make way for a housing development. The landmark plan is for the site of the Woodpecker Club at Whitecross where developers want to put up 19 flats with garaging beneath. Plans considered by Herefordshire
ARP O50 Herefordshire Friendship Centre: Sec: Sheila Butt. 01432 269390. ARP O50: Chairman: Trevor Ingram. 01432 266118 Beehive Club: Leader: Joan Openshaw. 01989 720437. Herefordshire Active Retirement Association (HARA). Sec: Mrs M Robson. 01432 273807
Arrow Vaulting Group: Secretary, Sue Neville-Parker, Curlew Cottage, Weston, Pembridge, 01544 388321.
Bromyard Tennis Club PRO: Instore Sports Foundation, Bromyard. Treasurer: Biddy Hood. 01886 821020. Hereford and Worcester County Lawn Tennis Association: County Office, Manor Park, Albert Road North, Malvern, 01684 577243. Three Counties Lawn Tennis
Hereford Couriers Running Club: Sec: Clive Rowberry, 01432 769033. Hereford Marathon and Half-Marathon Committee: Co-Chairman: Mrs Sandra Griffiths, 6 Marlow Drive, Whitecross, Hereford, 01432 271107. Wye Valley Road Runners: Chairman: Harry George Franklin
Hereford Rugby Club: Wyeside, 01432 273410. Luctonians Rugby Club: Club House: 01568 708345; Club Office: 01568 709080; fax line: 01568 708169; Lucs line: 01568 708788. Ross-on-Wye Rugby Club: Ross Sports Centre, Ross-on-Wye, 01989 563256. Bromyard Rugby
Herefordshire Golf Club: Ravens Causeway, Wormsley, Hereford, 01432 830219. Leominster Golf Club: 01568 610055. Belmont Golf Club: 01432 266356. Burghill Valley Golf Club: 01432 760456. Kington Golf Club: 01544 231320. Knighton Golf Club: 01547 528645
Herefordshire Football Association: Secretary, Jim Lambert, 270308 Herefordshire Junior League: Secretary, D Higgins, 8 Bonnington Drive, Hereford, 01432 350839. Herefordshire Sunday Football League: James Lambert, 01432 270303. Hereford Times Herefordshire
Hereford Fly Fishing Club: Secretary, Ian Peberdy, The Lawns, 25 Aylestone Hill, Hereford, 01432 355187.
Golden Valley (Apple Press) Cycling Club: David Rudd, 33 Knightswood, Hampton Dene, Hereford, 01432 354593. Hereford Wheelers: Jim Dicken, 01432 354134.
Herefordshire Cricket Board, Herefordshire County Cricket Club: Peter Sykes, 5 Dale Drive, Holmer Grange, Hereford, 01432 264703. Hereford Times Hereford and District League: P Knight, 5 St Paul's Road, Tupsley, Hereford, 01432 275270. Hereford Evening
Herefordshire County Bowling Association: Glyn Williams, 01989 564847. Aston Ingham Short Mat Bowls Club: Mrs J Mortimer, 01531 820800. Bartestree & Lugwardine Short Mat Bowls Club: Mrs B Enefer, 01432 850594. Bishopswood Short Mat Bowls Club: Mrs
Hampton Park Thursday Badminton Club: Sec. Wendy Whyatt, 12 Nimrod Drive, Hereford. 01432 358339. Herefordshire Badminton Association: Mrs Alison Cook, 0873 853719
Hereford Autograss: Sec. Mrs Ann Bailey, 44 Cleeve Orchard, Roman Rd, Hereford, 01432 264850.
Bromyard Bowmen: Secretary: Jill Ison, Poolside, Laurel Bank, Bredenbury, Bromyard, 01885 482575. www.bromyardbowmen.org.uk Hereford County Archery Coaching Group: Secretary: David Cochrane, 21 Kentchurch Close, Hereford, 01432 355691. Coaching Organier
Hereford Leisure Centre: Holmer Road, Hereford, 01432 278178. Leominster Leisure Centre: Coningsby Road, Leominster, 01568 612540 Bridge Street Sports Centre, Leominster, 01568 611172 Bromyard Leisure Centre: Cruxwell Street, Bromyard, 01885 482195.
HISTORY was made at York Raceway when all five races on the card were won by women drivers - the first time this has occurred under BHRC rules in the UK. Pam Haythornthwaite, a regular and popular visitor to the Wales & West circuits, set the ball
THE Tregaron Spring meeting under BHRC rules, the first major event of the season, drew raiders from all over the country. And many of them made the long journey home with smiles on their faces and prize money in their pockets. Yorkshire-based driver
LUCTON School is one of only 50 schools throughout England to be awarded Sportsmark Gold status this year. Sportsmarks are awarded by Sport England to schools with effective policies for the provision of practices for well-balanced physical education,
MARK Webber finished 12th for Minardi in the Austrian Grand Prix after a starting problem at the A1 Ring, Spielberg. It made a frustrating day for the Minardi team, who have a Ledbury base, as team-mate Alex Yoong failed to finish after engine problems
BROMYARD racer Nick Adcock was out of luck at Oulton Park on Saturday when mechanical problems prevented him challenging for victory in the third and fourth rounds of the Volkswagen Racing Cup. A bump with another car while dicing for fourth position
REIGNING champions Kington have made a successful start to the Nash Rocks Bowls League by winning their first two matches. Brimfield also have two wins, one at Wellington who suffered only one home defeat last season. Results: Wellington 73, Brimfield
SIX Hereford players were in the Worcestershire & Herefordshire line-up when the Twin Counties regained the RFL Hart Gilmore North Midlands Championship after a three-year gap with a 37-21 win over Shropshire. Hereford's Andy Johnson skippered the
HEREFORD'S relegation from Midlands 1 was confirmed last weekend when Walsall, who finished runners-up to league champions Broadstreet, missed their chance of promotion to National League level. Walsall were beaten 35-22 in their play-off match against
NORTH Midlands intend to run a new Under-17 County League next season to involve more teenagers in competitive rugby. The new league will run in conjunction with the North Midlands Under-18 League which was successfully launched this season and won by
Bromyard: P S Felton, Julie D Grant and Gillian D Tait: 17 Broad Street, Bromyard, 01885 482855. C Coleman, D T Holloman and Jean A Smith: 32 High Street, Bromyard, 01885 482455. Hereford: R W Binnersley, Anne C Annett, Krista Binnersley and T Eldridge
Bromyard: Scotts Pharmacy Ltd: 35 High Street, Bromyard, 01885 483291. Colwall: R F Wills: The Village Pharmacy, Bank Chambers, Colwall, 01684 540246. Hereford: Boots the Chemist Ltd: 12-13 High Street, Hereford, 01432 274941. Chave and Jackson (t/a Chandos
Bromyard District: Drs J K Ilsley, N A A Spicer, I J Tait, M Clear, L Bull, S F O Scott, Nunwell Surgery: 10 Pump Street, Bromyard, 01885 483412, Practice manager Mark Simmons. Colwall & Cradley: Drs B W A Herriot, Sarah E Herriot and Patricia C Dye
Alzheimers Society: 49 Breinton Road, Hereford HR4 0JY, 01432 371137 Arthritis: Arthritis Care Hereford Branch Mr J Lawes, 43 Park Street, Hereford, 01432 350765. Blindness: Herefordshire Assn for the Blind, 36 Widemarsh Street, Hereford, 01432 352297
Chepstow House Surgery: 01989 562214; Ewyas Harold: 01981 240320; Fownhope: 01432 860473; Kingstone: 01981 251267/250215; Much Birch: 01981 540310; Pendeen Surgery: 01989 763599. Foot Health (Wed pm only): 01989 562022. Health Visitors: Chepstow House
Main offices: Belmont Abbey, 01432 344344. Fax: 01432 363900; chairman: Ted Wilmott; chief executive: Paul Bates.
A GATHERING of veteran cars in north Herefordshire this Sunday has particular significance for one long-standing Kington family. The Veteran Car Club of Great Britain is visiting Hergest Croft between 2pm and 3pm as part of its Llandrindod Wells-based
Belmont Vortex (part-time): Goodrich Grove, Newton Farm, Hereford, 01432 358692. First Base: Assistant Youth Development Worker, Sarah Preedy, First Floor Offices, 5a The Homend, Ledbury, 01531 636800. Hereford Youth Advisory Service: Room 14, Second
HEREFORD United supremo Graham Turner has agreed to stay at the club and take charge of first team affairs following a series of crucial meetings, writes Ian Morgan. Company secretary Joan Fennessy has also withdrawn her resignation upon the request of
Bromyard. Queen Elizabeth High: 01885 482230. Hereford. Aylestone High: Broadlands Lane, 01432 347500. Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat: Tupsley, 01432 357481. Haywood High: Stanberrow Road, 01432 355213. Hereford Waldorf School (Independent), Much Dewchurch
Almeley Primary: 01544 327627 Ashperton Primary: 01531 670385. Bodenham: St Michael's C E Primary: 01568 797241. Bosbury C E Primary: 01531 640276. Brampton Abbotts C E Primary: Brampton Road, Ross-on-Wye, 01989 562256. Bredenbury Primary: 01885 483253
Town Council Offices: Church Street, Ledbury, 01531 632306. Council Clerk: Mrs J McQuaid, 01531 632306. Councillors P L Bettington, 54 Albert Road, Ledbury, 01531/633297 J Clark, 5 Auden Crescent, Ledbury, 01531 631284 Miss J E Cooper, 57 Queensway, Ledbury
Offices and officials Area Office: The Pump Rooms, Teme Street, Tenbury Wells, WR15 8AD. Tel: 01584 810465 Main Offices: The Council House, Avenue Road, Malvern. Tel: 01684 892700. Fax: 01684 862473. Website: www.malvernhills.gov.uk Chief Executive: Chris
Herefordshire County Commissioner: Mrs Carol Thompson, 5 Whitehouse Drive, Kingstone, HR2 9ER ,01981 250178. Hereford District: Mrs Patricia Rusher, 01432 274001. Leominster District: Mrs Lyn Pugh, 01568 614566. Ross-on-Wye District: Mr Brian Jones, 01989
Commanding Officer: Jane Price, 66 Westcroft, Leominster HR6 8HG 01568 611572 No. 124 (Hereford City) Sqn. ATC: TA Centre, Harold Street, Hereford. 01432 267801 (parade times - Mon/Fri 7.00-9.30 pm - only) No. 151 (Leominster) Sqn. ATC: Bridge Street,
Allensmore:Nicola Burman 01981 250083. Craswall: Tristan Lloyd 01981 251301. Dilwyn: Oliver Whittal 01544 318549. Eardisley: Edward Davies 07967 969750. Golden Valley: Clare Smith 01981 550026. Hereford: David Weatherall 01432 350346. Kington: Emily Williams
Hereford Wye Valley: Sec: Ron Young, Juniper Cottage, Hamnish, Leominster. 01568 760289. www.herefordwv-rotary.co.uk
Hereford Ramblers: Mrs J Parry, Jobey's Cottage, Coddington, Ledbury. 01531 640640. Offa's Dyke (Hereford) Group: Mrs B Harding. 01432 851463. Ramblers Association (Herefordshire Group): Harry Pugh. 01432 850034.
Hereford Conservative Association: John Trout, 15 Kyrle St, Hereford. 01432 272020. Hereford Conservative Club: John Warren, 102 East Street, Hereford. 01432 269117. Hereford Constituency Labour Party: John Davies, 126 Westfaling Street, Here-ford. 01432
Border Marches Early Music Forum: Mrs Hannah Davies, 13 Courtney Rise, Hereford. 01432 341154. Britten Singers: Director: Pamela White, 27 Tower Road, Hereford. 01432 356757. Bromyard Folk Festival: Annie Jones, PO Box 6, Ledbury. 01531 670593. Bromyard
Border Counties Model Aero Club: Sec: John W Ashton, 6 Wynyard Close, Leominster. 01568 613163.
Hereford: Sec: Hereford Lions Club, PO Box 158, Hereford. e-mail: herefordlions@qmusic.demon.co.uk Black Mountains: Andrew Billington. 01497 821101. Kington: John Moss. 01544 231126. Leadon Vale: Martin Eager. 01531 635376.
Wellington Heath Horticultural Society: Mrs Pat Jacobs, The Croft, Wellington Heath. 01531 634941 Herefordshire Flower Guild: Judith Sandercock. 01432 272930. Hereford Floral Society: Chairman: Mrs Dinah Jones, 19 Peregrine Close, Putson, Hereford. 01432
Provincial Grand Lodge of Herefordshire Information and Press Officer: Peter A Simkins, Hoarwithy House, Hoarwithy. 01432 840362.
ATS Association: Sec: Mrs E Radford, 14 Golden Post, Hereford. 01432 277102. British Korean Veterans Assoc-iation: Sec: Mr H J Wilson, 238 Ledbury Road, Hereford. 01432 272428. Burma Star Association, Hereford Branch: Sec: E Creamer, 1 Queenswood Close
British Horse Society Herefordshire County Committee: Chairman: Mrs Sharon Bruce, 32 Noverwood Drive, Fownhope, Hereford. 07977 098629.
Bromyard and District Local History Society: Mrs Daphne Everett, The Bannut, Bringsty, 01885 482206. Hay and District Conservation Society: Chairman: Mr F Green 01497 820820 Hereford WWF Supporters Group: Sec. Alan Vaughan, 2 Rowland Close, Hampton Dene
Hereford City Police Community Consultative Group: Sec., Mrs L Wilcox, 01432 353492. Hereford Crime Prevention Panel: Mr H J Wilson 01432 272428; PS P Butcher 01432 276422. Herefordshire Health & Safety Group: Chairman. Fred Parkin, Cranford, 69 Broomy
Belmont Scrabble Club & Hereford Scrabble Club: Sec. John Brown, 9 Cranborne Close, Belmont, Hereford,. 01432 370109. Venue: Community Centre, Belmont Abbey Parish Hall. Broomy Hill Area Residents Association: Chairman: Fred Parkin, Cranford, 69 Broomy
Herefordshire Bridge Club: Mrs P Jenkins. 01432 890294. Ledgemoor Bridge is Fun BC: Tibb & George Richardson. 01544 318764 The Marches Social Bridge Club. Weds eves & Fri lunchtime at Bartestree Village Hall. Mrs Barbara Forryan, 5 Dormington
BULMERS maintained their early season sparkle with a crushing 147-run win at Leominster in Division 1 of the Flint & Cook Marches League. A ruthless 193-run fourth-wicket partnership between Nick Denny (116 not out) and Dave Robinson (91) paved the
ST MARTIN'S romped to their second consecutive convincing victory with a 10-wicket triumph over Whitecross in Division 1 of the Hereford Times Hereford and District League. The early pacemakers cruised home without loss after restricting the visitors
NATIONAL VILLAGE CHAMPIONSHIP First round Luctonians 272-5 (D Platford 102 no, G Powell 84, J Platford 21. J Harper 3-57) Holt & Grimley 74 (S Fisher 18. N Whitbread 5-13, S Powell 3-21) Escley 93 (W Evans 49. S Bailey 4-36, D Sutton 2-9, J Wagstaff
Freephone: 0800 776600. DASH (Drugs Services Herefordshire): 01432 253636 answer-phone out of hours.
Account queries: 01432 276301. Emergency: 01432 357411 Sewers & Drains: 01443 450577 Environmental Agency for Wales: 01222 770088. Environmental incidents (24 hours): 0800 807060. Welsh Water: 01443 450577
MEETING -- The Golden Valley Studies Group are holding their annual general meeting at Vowchurch and Turnastone Memorial Hall on Wednesday at 7.30pm. This will be followed by a talk on 'The Civil War in Herefordshire' by Charles Hopkinson. All are welcome
CHURCH 200+ CLUB -- The five prizewinners drawn on April 30 were: 1st No. 188, Mrs. C Mayo of Nottingham wins £55; 2nd No.90, Mr G Pugh of Kingstone wins £30; 3rd No. 156, Mrs P Lewis of Allensmore wins £20; 4th No.147, Mr D Watson of Kingstone wins £14
PARISH COUNCIL -- Kilpeck Group Parish Council held their annual parish meeting and annual general meeting of the parish council in Wormbridge School on Wednesday, May 8. There was only one member of the public present so there can be no contentious issues
NATURE TRUST -- The AGM was held in St Michael's Hall, with Geoff Blake in the chair. Elected were, G Blake (chairman), G Sprackling (treasurer), A Bradley (secretary). Also committee members D Hart, M James, R G Deane, R Mailes, J Pullen, and R Watts
ILLUSTRATED TALK -- There will be an open meeting on Friday, May 17 when everyone will be welcome at an illustrated talk with slides entitled 'Radnor, Wales and the World' by Mrs L Fleming Williams. If you appreciate the scenery, history, flora and fauna
PLAYING FIELD -- A car boot organised by the Women's Institute will be held on Saturday, May 18 at 11am, weather permitting. Information contact 550202. The annual parish meeting will be held in the village hall on Wednesday, May 22 at 7.30pm. There will
VILLAGE HALL -- The penultimate whist drive in the current series took place in the village hall on Tuesday, May 7. M C for the evening was Mario Battenti who presented prizes to Mrs S Payne, Mrs G Preece, Mr I Chant and Mr J Allen. He announced that
DRESSED daringly in a thin vest and shorts bubbly Barbara Lawrence is game for a laugh to support a Herefordshire fun day and raise a smile from three brave friends. The former jet-setting computer buff, who had commuted from Mathon, near Ledbury, to
HEREFORDSHIRE'S young auctioneer Kate Alcock is quickly becoming a TV star, writes LIZ WATKINS. She has made regular appearances on BBC 1's popular daytime antiques programme 'Bargain Hunt' and is delighted that it is soon to be moved to a prime TV slot
EARDISLAND-born Merry Albright, 25, has only ever lived in two houses, both in the village and only 200 yards apart. Though she and her husband Ben, 24, are now planning to go just a few miles further up the River Arrow to Pembridge it will, in many respects
ONE moment's distraction and an ordinary day on a building site turned into a Herefordshire family's worst nightmare. Construction expert David Hart and his wife Sue from Ledbury were devastated when they heard their beloved son Brod had fallen off a
BETTER known for fighting the Green cause in the county, Felicity Norman has been behind the lines of late. Now her new role is out front. As a member of the all party West Midlands Constitutional Convention (WMCC) Felicity's job is to encourage informed
THE hunt is on for a logo to keep walkers on track while they enjoy the new Herefordshire Trail. We are inviting secondary school pupils all over the county to send in their designs. Just as the Wye Valley Walk has its leaping salmon, and the Worcestershire
THE organisers of the annual Flavours of Herefordshire scheme are reminding all catering and tourism businesses, together with county food and drink producers, that the closing date for this year's awards is Friday, May 31. The prestigious awards recognise
HEREFORDSHIRE Under-18 captain Liam Craig was awarded his county cap against Shropshire. Craig will be making a record 24th appearance for Herefordshire when he plays against Stafford-shire this month. He first played for the Under-16 team when he was
Bewdley Town 5 Leominster Town 0 LEOMINSTER'S hopes of finishing runners-up in the West Midlands League Division 1 South were dashed by a lack-lustre performance in their final game. They had the worst possible start when inept defending saw Bewdley sweep
Cheltenham Town 1 Gloucester City 2 AN all Gloucestershire final of the HFA Under-18 Giantkillers Cup at Bromyard provided a sizeable crowd with an entertaining match punctuated by some excellent football. Gloucester opened the scoring with a powerful
STEVIE Gosling scored six goals for Victory in their 7-1 win over Tupsley in the Spinning Dog Brewery Wibbely Wobbely Cup final. Alan Lewis scored the seventh and Alan Robinson replied.
Hay-on-Wye: Oxford Road, HR3 5DG 01497 820144. Fax: 820015. Hereford Tourism, PO Box 44, Leominster, 01432 260621, fax: 01432 260620. Hereford: 1 King Street, Hereford, 01432 268430. Fax: 342622. Ledbury: 3 The Homend, Ledbury, HR8 1BN. 01531 636147.
Haydn E Ebbs Herefordshire Commiss-ioner e-mail: firstaid@sjab.demon.co.uk. World Wide Web: www.sjab.demon.co.uk
Hereford Baptist Church, Commercial Road: Rev David Reddaway, Rev Peter Nash; Administrator: Margaret Byford, 01432 352209. Gorsley Baptist Chapel: Gorsley, Ross-on-Wye, 01989 720312 e-mail: admin@gorsleychapel.co.uk Minister Rev. John A Lewis, Youth
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and Veterinary Service: State Veterinary Service, Block C, Government Buildings, Whittington Road, Worcester, 01905 763355. Dept of Social Security: St Nicholas House, 6 St Nicholas Street, Hereford, 01432 363600
Abbeydore Deanery Clodock and Longtown with Craswall, Llanveynoe, St Margaret's, Michael-church, Escley and Newton: Preb. F E Rodgers, The Vicarage, Longtown, 01873 860289. Ewyas Harold with Dulas, Kender-church, Abbeydore, Bacton, Kentchurch, Llangua
Hereford Life Group: Secretary, Hilary Meenaghan, Room 21, 15 St Owen Street, Hereford, 01432 352266. Hereford Way 2 Go: Di Gosling, The Youth Advice Centre, 15 St Owen Street, Hereford, 01432 355984/341011 Bromyard Way 2 Go: Alison Evans, 01885 483389
'Casper': (Children and Separated Parents): Mr Loverage, 01873 890250. CLD Youth Counselling Trust Hereford-shire: 3 Offa Street, 01432 269245. Gut Reaction (Support/Self Help for Emetophobes): Sec. Linda Dean, PO Box 70, Ross-on-Wye HR9 5YP. www.gut-reaction.freeserve.co.uk
Herefordshire Carers Support: Manager: Margaret James, Mortimer House, Holmer Road, Hereford, 01432 356068. Take A Break: Jill Jones, The Ryefields Centre, Grammar School Close, Ross-on-Wye, 01989 567443. North Herefordshire Carers' Support: Chapel Yard
Hereford: 11 St Owen St 01432 269404 Ledbury: at Job Centre, High Street (Tuesday am) 01531 614955 Leominster: At Job centre, Lion Court, Broad Street (Fridays) 01568 612548 Ross-on-Wye: At Job Centre, 1/2 George Place, Ross (Thursdays) 01989 563037
Herefordshire Association of Local Councils: Mrs L Wilcox, 41a Bridge Street, Hereford, 01432 353492. Hereford City Centre Forum: Secretary, Mrs L Wilcox, 01432 353492. Hereford City Police CC Group: Mrs L Wilcox. 01432 353492. Hereford Rural PCC Group
HEREFORD and Worcester Fire Brigade is to launch a recruitment drive for retained firefighters in South Herefordshire. The Brigade need volunteers to join town and village fire stations at Ross on Wye, Ledbury, Whitchurch, Fownhope and Ewyas Harold. As
ROSS Rowing Club is seeking permission to remove a layer of gravel from the River Wye to improve safety for its members.
Arthur's Stone: Dorstone. Open: at any reasonable time. Berrington Hall (National Trust): Leominster, 01568 615721. Black & White Villages Visitor Centre: Pembridge, 01544 388761. 9am-6pm. Bromyard Heritage Centre: 1 Rowberry Street, Bromyard, 01885
Monkland Cheese Dairy, The Pleck, Monkland, Leominster, 01568 720307. Farm shop & cafe 10-5.30pm. Nov-Easter Tues-Sat 10am-5pm. Cheese making Mon/Wed/Fri 10am-2pm. National Snail Farming Centre: Credenhill Snail Farm, Credenhill, 01432 760218. May-Sept
Broadfield Court Gardens and Vineyards: Broadfield Court, Bodenham, 01568 797483. Easter-Oct, 10am-4.30pm. Bulmer Visitors Centre: The Cider Mills,Plough Lane, Hereford, 01432 352000. Mon-Fri all year. Cider Museum & King Offa Distillery: 21 Ryelands
Collection Gallery: The Southend, Ledbury, 01531 634641. Mon-Sat 10am-5.30pm, Sun/Bank holidays Historic Hergest Court: - Exhibiting the Arts: Hergest, Kington, 01544 231450. Easter-Sept 10.30am-6pm. Homend Pottery: Unit 7 Tudor Yard, off Lawnside Road
HEREFORD United boss Graham Turner is meeting three players today as he attempts to rebuild the squad in time for next season's Nationwide Conference campaign. The former Wolves and Aston Villa chief - who has only six players still under contract - hopes
HEREFORD-based rowers captured five medals at the Ghent International Regatta. Tracey Matthews clinched gold and bronze in the women's open eight, Adam Gibbs landed gold and silver medals, while Sharon Colley brought home a gold in the women's lightweight
HOLDERS Westfields continued a memorable football season with a 2-1 win over Pershore Town to reach the final of the Robert Biggart Trophy at Bredon tonight. Kevin Jinks and Paul Burton gave Westfields a 2-0 interval lead against Pershore. They were then
LEADING lights of the Bromyard community have been recognised for their service to the town in this year's Distinguished Citizen Awards. Many walks of life are represented in the list of recipients, from charity workers to a football club official, but
A PROPOSAL to build 10 new houses on the Tanyard site in Pump Street, Bromyard, is currently before county planners. The proposed scheme involves the conversion of a redundant building on the land to create two additional homes.
MADAM, I was very concerned when I heard about the possible development of 300 houses and a business park in the Munstone area. One of the main reasons my wife and I enjoy visiting Britain, along with millions of other Americans, is that it has some of
MADAM, Alfred Dowson is correct in drawing attention to the severe visual impact of wind turbines, although to write of the desecration of the countryside is rather extreme. The only other proven methods of generating electricity in Britain on a substantial
MADAM, Following an incident, which I witnessed last Tuesday April 30, I felt I had to write to your newspaper to acknowledge the young boys who were involved. Whilst driving down the Ross Road at about 3.45pm, I saw an elderly gentleman lying on the
MADAM, On Thursday, May 2, traffic was particularly slow at the traffic lights north of Greyfriars Bridge as Transportation Planning (International) Ltd undertook a 'local multi modal study' concerned with the future of transport in the city of Hereford
MADAM, Although an exiled Herefordian, I have followed with interest the activities of the Elgar in Hereford Group and commend their efforts to raise some sort of memorial to one of Hereford's citizens. I wonder therefore what can be the reason behind
MADAM, It is interesting to see the Civic Trust enter the controversy surrounding the Elgar statue. May one fan the flames a little? While not necessarily endorsing Mr Chadwick's obituary for all statues, this one has materialised with disconcerting speed
MADAM, Moan moan moan, that's all Hereford pedestrians, car driver and cyclists seem to do when it comes to the week of the 'May Fair'! Has anyone of these people, (many of whom moan and then promptly take their children to the fair), thought about boycotting
WI House, 90 St Owen Street, Hereford, 01432 272268: Fax - 01432 370870; County Chair: Eileen Dilley; Federation Secretary: Doreen Gatherum. Institutes Allensmore: Almeley: Ashperton and Canon Frome: Aston Ingham: Ballingham and District: Barons Cross
A new choral work by Derek Bourgeois forms the centrepiece of the May concert to be staged by Ross-on-Wye Choral Society this weekend. Derek was, until recently, a resident of Hewelsfield, near St Briavels. He is Director of Music at St Paul's School
IT was lights camera action for a starry eyed Hereford schoolgirl as she made a guest appearance in her favourite kids TV programme. Lisa Wooles will never forget her five minutes of fame in Byker Grove when she said 'and my walk man and my baseball cap
A WOMAN has been appointed as Canon Pastor of Hereford Cathedral for the first time in the building's 800-year history. The Rev. Val Hamer, a vicar who has spent her entire clerical life in London, has wide experience of pastoral work in a range of settings
THE charity race day at Hereford Racecourse proved to be an all 'round' success raising £16,500 for three charitable organisations. Hereford Round Table worked in conjunction with the racecourse to provide a fun-packed day for children and adults alike
BACK where he belongs - a fallen hero once again holds Hereford in his gaze nearly a year after falling victim to one too many nights on the town. It was last August when vandals toppled Sir George Cornewall Lewis from the stone plinth on which he's stood
Hereford City Ladies' Skittle League: Mrs J Gardiner, 52 Bulmer Avenue, Hereford. Hereford and District Skittle League: A Chambers, 01432 342002.
Harlequins Gymnastics Club: Chief Coach: Mrs Margaret Daniels, Unit 21/22 Foley Trading Estate, Hereford, 01432 265455/850440.
Herefordshire SC: Secretary, Bryan White, 27 Tow-er Road, Broomy Hill, Hereford, 01432 356757.
A HEREFORD-based man who established a national swimming charity for the handicapped almost 40 years ago has decided to take a backseat following medical advice. Harry Parker has also chosen to step down as vice-chairman of the Hereford and District Disabled
THE final event in this year's Gloucester County Swimming Championships has resulted in Hereford achieving 40 county titles, treble plus one the number achieved for the whole of 2001. The 11/12-year-old boys' medley relay team achieved the final county
TITLE-CHASING Julian Pritchard stole the show at the North Ledbury Hunt point to point meeting at Cold Harbour on Saturday with a treble to take him to 29 winners for the season. A pillar-to-post victory in the Mixed Open aboard odds-on favourite Mounthenry
TEN Hereford and District AC members travelled to Cosford for the first of the Midland Women's League Division 6 meetings and came away in first place with 153 points. The two senior athletes each won three events and were second in their fourth. Sarah
ROGER Moran consolidated third place in the Tran-X British Hill Climb Champion-ship when he competed in four rounds last weekend. On Saturady Orleton-based Moran drove his Pilbeam MP88 racing car on the trickey 890-yard course at Barton in Cumbria. Series
PETER Betts was the outright winner of Hereford Fly Fishing Club's second bank competition at Gailey Fishery, Staffs, and four tied in second place. Thirteen members took part and 77 fish were caught. Results: 1 Peter Betts 12-0, =2 Sam Blackwood, Alan
TWO former Herefordshire Schools rugby players were in the England Students Under-19 team who beat the Irish Exiles 60-5 at Brunel University. Stephen Pitcher, from Allensmore, and William Kershaw-Naylor represented Herefordshire Schools while pupils
Films change on Friday and run for seven days (unless otherwise stated). Odeon, Hereford l Star Wars Episode 2: Return of the Clones (PG). No Senior Screen. v 0870 50 50 007. Coliseum Film Centre, Brecon l Star Wars Episode 2: Return of the Clones (PG
Herefordshire Mental Health Services: Mr Mike Thomas, 01432 270243. Abbey Care Staffing Agency: 01432 355002 Child Health Services: General Enquiries 01432 344344; Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 01432 378940; Child Development Centre 01432 356438
Young People's Fellowship at Gorsley Chapel: Leaders, Jeff Goulding, 01432 840492. Friday Night Crew: Leader, Peter Goulding, 01531 822209. Adventurers at Gorsley Chapel: Leader, Liz Bishop, 01981720312. Gorsley Youth Club: Jill Jones, 01989 780268, meets
HEREFORD United boss Graham Turner is meeting three players today as he attempts to rebuild the squad in time for next season's Nationwide Conference campaign. The former Wolves and Aston Villa chief - who has only six players still under contract - hopes
Acorn Mother and Toddler Group: Caroline Goulding 01531 822209. Gorsley Playgroup: Liz Fishpool, 01989 720710; Elaine Fear, 01989 780469. Leominster Community Day Nursery: June Palmer, Community Centre, School Road, 01568 613274. Madley Pre-School: Fiona
Herefordshire Sixth Form College: Folly Lane, Hereford, 01432 355166. Herefordshire College of Technology: Folly Lane, Hereford, 01432 352235. Herefordshire College of Art and Design: Folly Lane, Hereford, 01432 273359. Holme Lacy College: Holme Lacy,
Abbeydore & Bacton GPC: Mr A F Harris 01981 250015. Aconbury PM: Mr R Wilkins 01981 540098. Acton Beauchamp Group: Mrs JL Morris 01886 884575. Allensmore PC: Mrs J E Crump 01432 277420. Almeley PC: Mrs G Beresford 01544 327703. Ashperton PC: Mrs F
Town Council Offices: 1 Rowberry Street, Bromyard, Herefordshire, HR7 4DU, 01885 482825. Fax: 01885 482825 Clerk to the Council: Mike Cresswell: 01885 482825 Councillors Mr P Briggs (vice chair): The Green Cottage, Green Lane, 01885 483940 Mr D Cave:
Clerk to the Council: Esther Rolls 01544 239098 A Attwood 01544 230742 Mrs EC Banks: 01544 230272 T Bounds 01544 230939 R J Bradbury 01544 230615 DG Cresswell: 01544 230298 JMC Deacon 01544 230596. P Eggerton (Mayor) AR Hussey: 01544 230227 work 231466
Town Clerk: Mr J K Wesley, Grange Walk, Leominster, Tel: 01568 611734. Fax: 01568 611125. Councillors Ms J Atkinson (Deputy Mayor), 72 Etnam Street, Leominster. 01568 614701. Mrs M E Cooke, The Elms, Laundry Lane, Leominster, 01568 613118. Mrs P H Davies
Council Chambers: Broad Street, Ross, 01989 562373. Fax: 01989 561059 Town Clerk: Ian C F Kirkham 01989 562373 . Councillors West Ward: Miss C H Chivers, Woodland View,, Alton Street, Ross. P G H Cutter (Deputy Mayor), 7 Old Nursery Close, Wilton, Ross
Offices: Town Hall, St Owens Street, Hereford, 01432 260000 COUNCILLORS: L Andrews: Aston Lea, Eau-Withington, Hereford, 01432 580303. P Andrews: 20 Tower Road, Hereford, 01432 268854. S Andrews: Aston Lea, Eau-Withington, Hereford, 01432 580303. W U
Gloucestershire County Council Headquarters: Shirehall, Gloucest-er. Chief Executive: Joyce Redfearn, 01452 425000. Fax: 01452 425850. Powys County Council Headquarters: County Hall, Llandrindod Wells, 01597 826000. Fax: 01597 826230. Chief Executive:
The Guide Association: County Commissioner: Mrs Anne Robinson, Edgecombe, Swainshill, Hereford, 01432 265078.
Border Counties Vintage Club Ltd: Sec: Mr Colin Davies, 12A Isca Close, Ross. 01989 565461. Hereford Society of Model Engineers: Mr Phillip Keating, Hill Hampton, Burley Gate, Hereford. 01432 820369. Herefordshire Traction Engine and Vintage Club: Sec
Hereford: Sec: Nick Fox, Tarrington House, Tarrington, Hereford. 01432 272044 or mobile 07890 987329. Ledbury: Sec: Adrian Toon, Holcombe House, Little Marcle. 01531 670658. Leominster: Mr Mark Hindle. 01568 720307. Malvern Hills: Mr John Godden, 7 Lovett
Bartestree: J P Meats, 7 Backbury Road, Tupsley, Hereford. 01432 274471. Brampton Bryan: Mike Oliver. 01547 530341. Bromyard: J W Davison, 10 Broxash Close, Bromyard. 01885 483539. Burghill and District: T Jones, 2 Redstone, Burghill. 01432 760689. Canon
Hereford Climbing Club: Social Sec. Tony Baker, c/o Trekitt Hereford, Widemarsh Street, Hereford, 01432 851194 Shropshire Mountaineering Club: (Hill Walking) John Chappell, Castle Bank, Monkland, Leominster, 01568 720268. Rachel Hicks, 01531 650081
Black Knight Astronomy: Observation Co-ordinator: Barry Crawford, Rose and Ivy Cottage, Lingen, Bucknell, 01544 260681. Offa's Dyke Astronomy: Malcolm Rochefort, 01568 770282.
Guild of Herefordshire Craftsmen: Alison Payne, Bartons Well, Much Marcle, 01531 660328. Kington Art Society: Secretary, C Hall, Willows, Almeley, 01544 327079. The Marches Scribe (Calligraphy): Chairman: Pauline Theakston, Hagley Croft, Bartestree, Herefordshire
Haydn E Ebbs: Herefordshire Commissioner: email: firstaid@sjab.demon.co.uk. World Wide Web: ww.sjab.demon.co.uk
Want to be involved in making a feature length film shot in and around Hereford ? Hereford based film-maker Neil Oseman (responsible for The Beacon) has teamed up with Hereford based writer and producer James Clarke on their latest project, Soul Searcher
DARREN Richards produced a superb two-round total of 130 (66, 64), two under par, to win the Shropshire and Hereford-shire Spring Trial at Church Stretton. This was the second time in three years that the young Kington member had lifted the trophy and
DETERMINED dreams of being a television presenter has taken a Hereford woman to London to participate in one of the most ruthless game shows on television. Nicki Malnati from Hereford battled her way through several auditions to compete in BBC1's Dog
In an emergency dial 999 West Mercia Constabulary (HQ): 01905 723000 West Mercia Constabulary (Herefordshire): 01432 276422. Local call number 08457 444888 24-hour non-emergency number.
FOOTBALL -- Following their league win and promotion to Division Two of the Hereford Times Herefordshire League, Skenfrith United was due to play in the cup final of the Ross Cup on Bank Holiday Monday. The venue was Ross Rowing Club. Late the previous
QUEEN MOTHER -- A plea for some of the love and respect shown to the late Queen Mother to be shared with the elderly still with us, is made by Kington and Weobley Rural Dean the Rev. Stephen Hollinghurst in his May message to his parishioners at Lyonshall
BISHOP'S CONCERNS -- The Bishop of Hereford, the Right Reverend John Oliver spoke of his opposition to the government's Animal Health Bill at an open air service in the Offa's Dyke Park. He explained that the bill would have given the government indiscriminate
CELEBRATION -- A joint celebration in the parish in the form of a tea party will take place at Kings Caple School on Tuesday, May 28. The Queen's Golden Jubilee year is the occasion being celebrated, and the double celebrations will see the official opening
CONGRATULATIONS -- The ten children who took part in the video production, Hidden Eardisland, uncovering local heritage, have been given Heritage Stars Awards by the funding body, the Local Heritage Initiative. This was a regional competition for those
A TOP class sportsman with three Olympic gold medals has firmly laid his roots in the tiny Herefordshire village of How Caple. A train, streets, and avenues of trees have each been named after leading equestrian rider Matt Ryan in his homeland of Australia
AS Scope moves into its 50th year, the organisation's most senior county service user celebrated her 77th birthday with a slap-up meal at Hereford's Green Dragon Hotel, writes SOPHIE BIGNALL. Almost from the start, cerebral palsy sufferer, Molly Webber
Herefordshire FA 1 Leicestershire & Rutland 2 THE Herefordshire players gave their all but suffered the bitter disappointment of losing to a Golden goal during the first period of extra time in the East Midland Youth Combination Challenge Trophy final
WESTFIELDS Football Club responded to the challenge of playing two senior cup finals on the same night - by carrying off both trophies. The Hereford club recorded a superb 1-0 victory over league champions Causeway United in the West Midlands League Premier
Walsall Wood 1 Kington Town 3 TEAM manager Mick Panniers and his assistant Paul Mann scored the first two goals to set Kington on their way to victory in the West Midlands League Premier Division. And goalkeeper Mark Hopkins converted a late penalty for
Herefordshire Community Council: Richard Quallington, Malvern Station, Great Malvern, 01684 573334. Community Wheels (Community Transport Scheme): Paul Paice, Chapel Yard, Burgess Street, Leominster, 01568 615785. Council for Voluntary Services (Ledbury
United Reformed Church EignBrook United Reformed Church: Eign Street, Hereford: Rev Mary Howe, 01432 274851. Hampton Park United Reformed Church: Hampton Dene Road, Hereford, Rev. R J Woodall, 01432 266200. Huntington United Reformed Church, Huntington
British Nursing Association: Michelle Amos, Berrows House, Bath Street, Hereford, 01432 275910.
Hereford Methodist Circuit: St John's Methodist Church, St Owen St, Hereford, and Tillington Methodist Church: Rev. John Wren, 01432 272877; Chandos Street Methodist Church, Hereford, and Birch Methodist Church: Mr John Wells, 01432 267344; Rev Liz Morris
Hereford and Worcester Education Co-ordinating Group: Sylvia Jones, 01432 273738.
Belmont Abbey (Benedictine Monastery): Fr Matthew Carney, Belmont, Hereford, 01432 277319. Belmont Abbey (Benedictine Monastery): Fr Matthew Carney, Belmont, Hereford. 01432 277319. Our Lady's, Hereford: Fr Martin Donnelly, Belmont Road, Hereford, 01432
St Michael's Hospice Hereford City Cttee: Mrs Sandra Griffiths, 6 Marlow Drive, Whitecross, Hereford, 01432 271107. Friends of RNC: Chair, Rachel Swaffield, c/o Royal National College, College Rd, Hereford, 01432 265725. Herefordshire Cystic Fibrosis
Employment Service and Job Centre (Hereford): Bath Street, Hereford, 01432 426242. Ledbury: Bye Street 01531 614949. Leominster: Lion Court, New Street 01568 686969. Ross-on-Wye: 1/2 George Place, 01989 793400.
Age Concern (Hereford): Berrows Business Centre, Bath Street, Hereford. 01432 350483 Access (Ledbury): Roger Hughes, 01531 636006. Access (Ross): Anthea Penfold 01989 567559 Hereford Access and Shopmobility: James Lawes, 43 Park Street, Hereford, 01432
Bromyard Teddy and Doll Museum: 12, The Square, Bromyard, 01885 488329. Mon-Sat, 9.30am-6pm; Sun 10am-4.30pm. Open daily except Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Butchers Row House Museum: Church Lane, Ledbury, 01531 632616. Daily Easter-Sept, 11am-5pm. Weekends
HEREFORD United supremo Graham Turner has agreed to stay at the club and take charge of first team affairs following a series of crucial meetings, writes Ian Morgan. Company secretary Joan Fennessy has also withdrawn her resignation upon the request of
AYLESTONE School teacher Rhian Floyd has lifted the Scottish Open Shooting Championship title. Now the Geography teacher has only one major tournament before she joins her Welsh colleagues at Bisley for the Commonwealth Games competition in July. After
MADAM, I wish to respond to the letter from Peter Smith in a recent issue of your newspaper regarding flooding in Hereford. The Environment Agency is currently exploring a range of options to provide flood alleviation for parts of the town severely affected
MADAM, In reply to recent letters re the Kings Caple strawberry tunnels, many things have been said but nobody has yet mentioned alternatives of what we will produce or do with the land. If not strawberry production, maybe an old refrigerator dump or
MADAM, The sight of the fallen walnut tree in Mrs Hemington's garden must have had cabinet makers drooling over their dovetails. But I expect it may well be chopped up for firewood. PAUL BALCOMB, Caefelyn, Norton, Presteigne
GRABBED round the throat, pushed into a telephone kiosk and punched in the face - that was what a Leominster woman went through at the hands of a mugger who snatched her purse. Police are probing the attack outside Portna Way community centre at around
MAY FAIR ride operators won praise in Leominster for stepping in to deal with a potentially hazardous oil spill in Corn Square. Fair attendants went to the rescue to mop up after an oil pipe broke on a council street sweeping machine. There is now a mark
A DISABLED former Leominster magistrate died after he was involved in a horrific accident on the A49 while riding his battery-powered 'scooter'. John Keith Humphries, 82 - known as Keith - was airlifted to Birmingham's Selly Oak Hospital after a collision
A DRIVER was injured when three wooden fencing rails were rammed through his car after he lost control of the vehicle and left the road. Emergency crews arrived at the accident scene at Ivington Road, Leominster, in the early hours of Sunday, May 5 to
Diocese of Hereford Secretary: Mrs Sylvia Churchus, MU Office, The Palace, Hereford, 01432 353863; Abbeydore: Mrs Jean Davies, The Palace, Peterchurch, 01981 550445; Bromyard: Mrs Sylvia Hulme, Hareley Farm, Linley Green, 01886 884362; Kington and Weobley
Hereford City Guild: Mrs L Phillips, 147 Bullingham Lane, Hereford. Hereford Tupsley Guild: Mrs Mary Collins, 01432 274124. Hereford Whitecross Guild: Secretary: Mrs M Matthews, 43 Bridle Road, Hereford HR4 7FD, 01432 357531. Women's Royal Voluntary Service
ON July 13, Madley festival will be off to a flying start with Pete Allen, acknowledged Europe-wide to be the most talented and exciting master of the clarinet. His bands's repertoire includes jazz sounds from the early greats, including Louis Armstrong
THE Bishop of Hereford has been conferred with the Freedom of the City during a ceremony steeped in history. The Rt. Rev. John Oliver joins a distinguished roll of honour that includes such names as Lord Nelson, the poet John Masefield and explorer Colonel
POLICE have launched an appeal for witnesses following the report of a sexual assault on a young woman in Hereford last week. The incident occurred in an alleyway leading to Ryelands Street along the side of the Cider Museum between 11.30pm and 12.30pm
Hereford Table Tennis Club: Whitescross School sports hall; chairman, Harry Jutle, 01432 342552. Herefordshire Table Tennis Club: Development Officer: Stephen Watkins, 07970 952 364.
Seven Stars (Golden Valley) Petanque Petanque Club: Seven Stars Public House, Clehonger, 01432 277274.
Herefordshire Motor Club: Secretary. Mr Colin Ellis. Tel. 01568 616330. E-mail: roland.ellis@lineone.net Marches Car Club: Chairman. Mr P Gundy, Ty-Bryn, Llanwarne, Herefordshire, 01981 540553.
Herefordshire Men's Hockey Club: Mr C Moody 01432 820682. Herefordshire Men's County Hockey Associaton: Bill Housden, 155 Ledbury Road, Tupsley, Hereford, 01432 273389. Leominster Men's Hockey Club: S Mumford, 01432 353985. Hereford Ladies' Hockey Club
Hereford Chess Club: Sec. N K Beveridge, c/o The Farmers' Club, Widemarsh Street, Hereford, 01432 870218. Herefordshire Chess Association: W A Archer, 75 Aylestone Hill, Hereford, 01432 265712. Herefordshire Chess League: Alan Leary, Flat 3, 64 Eign Road
HCCDBA: Geoff Harrington, 01981 550235. The Marches Bridge For All Club: Barbara Forryan 01432 268937. Weds eves & Fri lunchtimes at Bartestree Village Hall. Wyeside Bridge Club: Geoff Harrington, 01981 550235.
Hereford Amateur Boxing Club: Secretary, V W Bennetts, 13 Yazor Road, Whitecross, Hereford, 01432 269181.
TWO Hereford weightlifters powered to success at the BPO British Championships in Connaught Leisure Centre, Aldershot. Thirty-three-year-old Gary James finished top in the 110kg class of the British Bench Press competition, where he bench-pressed 220.5
LEDBURY lifted the North Midlands Shield with a 13-5 victory over Old Saltleians in the inaugural final at Stourbridge on Sunday. The final was marred by a serious injury to Ledbury winger Kieram Hallam, who suffered a broken a leg, but Ledbury recovered
Bringing the quality of the South Bank's Cottesloe to Ludlow Assembly Rooms, the Royal National Theatre presents four performances of Shakespeare's Measure for Measure from tonight through to Saturday. The essence of Jonathan Petheridge's production is
KINGTON'S no Metropolis so Maria should seem out of place - and if you see her call the cops. Because Maria - a distinctive limited edition 32'' 40lbs pewter statue of the robot character from Fritz Lang's pioneering 1926 sci-fi epic Metropolis - has
Hereford: Barrs Court: Barrs Court Road, 01432 265035. Hereford: Blackmarston: Honddu Close, 01432 272376. Hereford: Brookfield School: Grandstand Rd., 01432 265153. Leominster: Westfield: including Early Years Centre, Westfield Walk, 01568 613147, 01568
Homes for Older People Abbey Grange, 47 Venns Lane, Hereford, 01432 271519. Care Manager: Mrs G K Pankhurst. Ashfield House, Bargates, Leominster, 01568 614662. Care Manager: Mrs M M Wenlock. Birchams Grange, Eastnor, near Ledbury, 01531 632925. Care
The Herefordshire Council 'Brockington', 35 Hafod Road, Hereford HR1 1SH. Tel: 01432 260000 Chairman: Councillor Peter Harling Vice-chairman: Councillor Mrs J Thomas Leader: Councillor Terry James Deputy Leader: Councillor Les Andrews Chief Executive:
Ross-on-Wye Sea Cadets: Lt (SCC) (W) S Lampert RNR, 33 Redwood Close, Ross-on-Wye, 01989 56742
Herefordshire Group IAM (Inst Advanced Motorists): Paul Cocks, 01432 760999. Herefordshire Group RoSPA Advanced Drivers Association: Chair: Anthony Valentine, 01432 870823. Tools for Self Reliance: Eileen Moore, 01531 670853. Bodenham Romania Support
Area Commander: Major I Wooles, 01432 359917. No 3 Company, Light Infantry, Hfd & Worcs ACF Hdqtrs. 01432 359917 Hereford and Worcester ACF: 01684 564021. Hereford City: ACF Centre, Harold Street.. Bromyard: ACF Centre, Kirkham Gardens, Bromyard.
Herefordshire Photographic Society: Derek J Barnes. 01432 350753. Leominster Photographic Club: Chairman: Mr Derek Bradbury, The Flat, Hennor, Leominster. 01568 760456.
Ballroom & Sequence Dancing for the Over 50s: Founder: Ken Griffiths, Dance Club, 7 Ayles-tone Hill, Hereford, 01432 265466. Falconers Country Dance Club: Barbara Tyler, 01743 872182, Bromyard Leisure Centre. Hereford Circle Dance Group: Jill Vernon
Community First, 41a Bridge Street, Hereford, 01432 267820; Bromyard: Malcolm Moore, New Public Hall, Rowberry Street, Bromyard. 01885 483003; Canon Pyon: David Pugh, Canon Pyon Primary School, 01432 830737; Clifford: Ian Ruse, Clifford Community Hall
The Herefordshire Beekeepers' Association: Hon Secretary, Mrs Hazel Beaver, Rose Cottage, Upper Hill, Leominster, 01568 720343. Hfds Botanical Society: Leslie Smith, Lonsdale, Firs Rd, Ross 01989 563599. Saltmarshe Dog Training: John & Val Tyson 01885
RIDING high on The Sunday Times Critical List and building on the success and increasing popularity of Storm, De La Guarda and Cirque Du Soleil, Gangstars, the dazzling new family show from The Generating Company, will be at the Courtyard in Hereford
BROMYARD'S Ashley Bullock carried his bat for a league record 158 in the winning draw against high-flying visitors Chaddesley Corbett in Division 1 of the Worcest-ershire County League. The left-hander collected 28 fours and two sixes in a sparkling innings
TWO centurions helped their Herefordshire clubs progress into the next phase of this year's National Village Championship. Duncan Platford made an unbeaten 102 in Luctonians' 198-run trouncing of Holt & Grimley in the first round, while Shahid struck
KINGTON chalked up their first victory in Division 2 (West) of the Birmingham and District Premier League with a 39-run home triumph over last season's runners-up, Penn. Defending a competitive 209, Kington secured their win in the final over of the match
AMNESTY -- Newly elected secretary of the Leominster-based local group of Amnesty International is Kington town councillor Ros Bradbury, of Rose Cottage, Bradnor. She and other local members of this highly necessary organisation have pledged to continue
FUNDRAISERS -- The industrious team of ladies from St Michael's church had a stall at the fair held last week in Bromyard at the Town Criers Jubilee Championship which raised £100. A beautifully made scarecrow was raffled and was won by a local person
TABLE SALE -- On Saturday a 50/50 table sale was held in Cross Ash hall to raise funds for hall renovations. Several tables were filled with a variety of goods. There were stalls with children's clothes, books and toys and general bric-a-brac stalls,
WINNERS -- The winners of the Allensmore Church 100 Club draw for April were:- first No 68, Andrew Probert; second No 71, Eddie Thompson; third No 77, Stephanie Eyles; fourth No 85, Sue Rutt. The next draw will be on May 26.
A PARISH Council has picked a fight with Whitehall. All 10 councillors in Kingsland could be forced from office for refusing to recognise a new national code of conduct, writes BILL TANNER. The 'grass roots' rebels resent the code's requirement to register
MID WALES towns are calling on Leominster and Kington to back moves for major improvement and 'trunking' of the A44 from the Welsh coast to Worcester, writes PETE BLENCH. Llandrindod Wells, Rhayader and other towns are using their clout with a responsive
There is no truth in stories that the SAS is seeking to upgrade the military honours of two former members who died in two different campaigns between 20 and 30 years ago, writes LIZ WATKINS. A Sunday newspaper reported at the weekend that army chiefs
THE probation service in Herefordshire is using a progressive approach to addressing the county's increasingly serious drug problem. Paul Baker, West Mercia Probation's district manager for the Marches area, said the growth of drug misuse in Herefordshire
