Herefordshire | Archive | 2001 | February
A plan to build 15 new homes in the middle of Bromyard won the support of the town council this week. more...
Police in Bromyard are urging residents of the larger surrounding villages to take the fight against crime to a new level by signing up for formal night patrols. more...
Bromyard's Swimming Pool Working Party is seeking quotations from architects concerning the design of the proposed community pool for the town. more...
Bromyard Town Council has deferred a decision on whether to spend over £7,000 on new equipment for the in-line skating area while more information is sought concerning the nature of the equipment and the costs. more...
A sum of £10,000 for repairs to Bromyard's Playing Field has been agreed by the town council. more...
A pilot scheme in Bromyard to make sure repairs are carried out quickly to public toilets is being hailed a success. more...
Ledbury Independent Traders' Association is still debating the idea of a radio ring-round system to tackle the problems of shoplifting. more...
More accommodation is needed for the forthcoming visit to Ledbury by the Stromstad Choir. more...
The historic Coach House in Ledbury's Skipp Alley has given a new lease of life as a shop, following a one-year restoration programme. more...
The four-faced clock of the Elizabeth Barrett Browning Institute could be working again within a week. The clock in the library tower has had problems keeping the hours for several weeks. Town and county councillor Peter Harling, a trustee of the Elizabeth Barrett Browning Institute Trust which looks after the building, said the problem appeared to lie with a "motor". This has been taken away for repairs. Mr Harling said that the missing machinery should be back within a week. more...
Kempley Daffodil Weekend will take place on Saturday and Sunday, March 17 and 18. It will be centred on the village hall and St Edward's Church and will include guided walks to the daffodils of four miles and two miles, starting from the Hall. The church will host an exhibition on the theme of "Village Talents". Proceeds will go to church funds. more...
The Friends of Ledbury Cottage Hospital have bought several new special items of equipment. more...
This year's Ledbury in Bloom Campaign will be officially launched in the Community Hall, Lawnside Road, on Friday, March 2, from 7.30pm. more...
Herefordshire Council is seeking help to bring empty properties in the Ledbury area back into use. more...
Ledbury's Town Trail has had a third picnic table installed and is set to benefit from the installation several new green and gold litter bins. more...
More than 100 people have logged on to town councillor Spencer Lane's website in the first few weeks of the campaign to save Leadon Bank residential care home from closure. more...
The 1st Ledbury Cub Scout pack has just been successfully relaunched, with 14 cubs having taken the oath since the New Year and another three waiting for their investiture after the half-term holiday. more...
The Somerfield supermarket chain is showing further interest in the produce of local farmers. more...
A SIZABLE minority of people using Ledbury's waste disposal site are hampering Government-backed attempts at recycling by habitually using the wrong skips. more...
The Wellington Heath Village Appraisal has been published and copies have been delivered to the 170 households in the village. more...
County Unison members have voted against Herefordshire Council plans that could privatise or close seven residential homes, including Leadon Bank in Ledbury and Froome Bank in Bromyard. more...
Ledbury looks set to launch a rival to J K Rowling, author of the blockbuster Harry Potter series. more...
A Government inspector visited the site of a Castle Frome potato packing company yesterday (Thursday), as a planning battle reached a crucial stage. more...
Ledbury sky-watcher Warren Chalk has been in contact with the Royal Greenwich Observatory in his bid to track the new International Space Station (ISS). more...
Visitors to Eastnor Castle will enjoy a sight fit for royalty, thanks to the restoration of the Queen's Bedroom - one of the most spectacular chambers in the stately home. more...
Ledbury Hunt will be sending eight coaches full of supporters to the Livelihood and Liberty March in London, on March 18. more...
The Master's House in Ledbury's St Katherine's car park could be turned into a new library and one-stop information point for Herefordshire Council and local organisations. more...
LEDBURY people are being asked to throw a lifeline to two seriously ill youngsters. more...
LEDBURY Swifts travelled to Kington midweek for a very important Under 14's League match and came away having secured the two points. more...
SWIFTS entertained Corton in this Under 13's League game, played on a Ross Road pitch swathed in fog. more...
LEDBURY Swifts again on Saturday morning put in another superb all round team performance in this Under 11's league match to maintain this year's unbeaten run. more...
EVER-IMPROVING Red Lion Falcons notched their fourth straight Worcester League Division Four win in impressive style on Sunday as they saw off the challenge of fourth placed Keyz 2000 at the Chase. more...
WITH high expectations of another close game, both sides took the field on a cold and frosty morning at Bosbury for this Sterling Classic League encounter. more...
LTFC 2000 were slow to start this Sterling Classic Malvern Football League fixture and the battling spirit of the away side proved a tough nut to crack. more...
AN awesome display by Ledbury put them through to defend the HFA Charity Bowl they won last year. more...
BROMYARD'S recent good from continued when they prevailed over Luctonian's second string at the weekend. more...
LEDBURY went into this top of the table game sitting proudly at the top of the North Midlands One league table. more...
AN Open Day to promote the Welton Stallions in conjunction with Hartpury College will be held next Saturday (March 3) from 10.30am-4pm. more...
NOW'S the time to start training for the 20th Pencombe Road Race, to be held on Sunday, May 13, starting at 10.15am. more...
LEDBURY and Hereford Karate Clubs took part in a tournament held in Newport recently and did very well gaining a total of 12 trophies between them. more...
LEDBURY DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB more...
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