Herefordshire | Archive | 2006 | August
COLWALL Post Office and pharmacy could combine, preserving vital community services in a spacious new building, if redevelopment plans are approved. more...
EGG decoration, Faberge style is the title of a talk by Irene Huddleston to Bromyard Friendship Club at the Public Hall today (Friday) from 10.30am to noon. Transport to the meeting is available. Call 01885 482669. more...
FREE chip butties are on offer to all musicians performing at an open folk night at the Live and Let Live pub in Whitbourne tonight (Friday). For, details call 01885 821016. more...
BROMYARD WI meets at St Peter's Church meeting rooms on Monday at 7.30pm. Lottie Dale will give a talk on aloe vera. For details, call 01885 488411. more...
IT'S time to get the fishing nets out at the Brockhampton Estate on Wednesday (August 16) at a Moat Dipping and Ugly Bug Safari. The event runs from 2pm to 4pm and entry is £2.50 for children, who must be accompanied by an adult. Normal admission charges also apply and pre-booking is essential on 01885 488099. Bring wellies and fishing nets. more...
BOTH promises and volunteers are needed for a Sunday lunch and promises auction at the Old Rectory, Much Cowarne, on Sunday, September 24, at 1pm.Proceeds will go to St Mary's Church, Much Cowarne, and anyone who can help should contact Ted or Jean Parkes on 01432 820402. Admission is £10 per head and places can be booked on the above number. more...
STOKE Lacy is holding an afternoon of fun and games on Monday, August 28, starting at 2pm. more...
ONE of the country's largest classical music suppliers has moved from Birmingham to the Hop Pocket Craft Centre, Bishop's Frome. more...
SHORTWOOD Family Farm, Pencombe had a surprise delivery when a donkey foal was unexpectedly born. more...
CAR parking issues and overdevelopment were the reasons Bromyard Town Council did not support plans for four one-bedroom homes in Rowberry Steet. more...
BROMYARD should soon have its own toll route for horse riders, allowing them to travel safely off-road through Brockhampton Estate. more...
BROMYARD pensioner Dave Cave, 72, is cycling the length of the Great Wall of China to raise money for charity. more...
STAFF at historic Hampton Court, Herefordshire's castle of dreams are said to be "desperate" that a buyer is found for the £10 million property. more...
THEY can leap high branches in a single bound, are highly skilled climbers and come armed with a flamboyant bushy tail and teeth which can drill through a hazelnut in seconds. more...
A NEW scheme to tackle crime in rural areas is being set up by police in North Herefordshire, with the aim of being the `eyes and ears' of remote communities. more...
HITCHINGS and Lloyd's crime spree started in July 2005 with the theft of a Series 3 BMW in Sutton St Nicholas, followed three days last by a burglary at Welland Post Office. more...
THE officer who led the investigation into the attack on Alan Davies says he would "crawl across glass" to prevent what happened to the postmaster. more...
TODAY Orlin Road in Colwall looks like any other street, but it was there Malcolm Hitchings and his family lived until 18 months ago, making life hell for neighbours. more...
EXACTLY one year after a blow to the head during a burglary left him with a double skull fracture, Hanley Swan postmaster Alan Davies still cannot work in his own shop. more...
A MAN pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual activity with a child on the day he was due to face trial by jury at Worcester Crown Court. more...
HEREFORDSHIRE Council is paying less than previously stated for the lease of the building housing Ledbury Tourist Information Centre. more...
A LEDBURY town councillor fears the launch of new mobile libraries by Herefordshire Council could spell the end for the town's library. more...
LITTLE Hamish Ireland has had his operation to correct a double curvature of the spine postponed until October. more...
LEDBURY nurse Wendy Clow raised more than £1,500 through a coast-to-coast cycle challenge. more...
HEREFORDSHIRE Council has pulled the plug on a giant monthly car boot sale and market on St Kath-erine's car park in Ledbury. more...
THE British Red Cross is about to launch a new healthcare initiative in Ledbury designed to help pensioners recover from illnesses at home. more...
MOST brides only wear their wedding dress once, but Ledbury ladies have the chance to relive their big day and raise money for various cancer charities at the same time. more...
A LOCAL businessman is asking why so much manpower is being used to police regular small protests at Sequani, off the Bromyard Road. more...
A MAN facing jail for sex attacks on children was remanded in custody at Worcester Crown Court. more...
CRISPS, sweets and drinks with high sugar contents have got permanent black marks at John Masefield High School, Ledbury. more...
THE wood of a table that now supports vases of flowers once helped to prop up Ledbury's landmark Market House. more...
THE Ledbury mother of a soldier serving a second tour of duty in Iraq has spoken of her pride, worry and desire to have him back safely home for Christmas. more...
THE highlight of table-topping Colwall's visit to the picturesque Bartestree ground was a superb maiden 100 from youngster Jonty Hylands. more...
CORSE Lawn batsmen Toby Dudfield and Flyn Costello gave their team a chance of reaching a huge score by piling on the runs in the first 15 overs. more...
STROLLERS claimed maximum marches League division four points with a good win at Almeley. more...
BOSBURY defeated Eastnor III on Saturday by six wickets in this Marches League fixture. more...
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LEDBURY DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB more...
LEDBURY swimmers surpassed expectation with personal best performances at the most important event on the swimming calendar, the National Age Group Championships held in the 50m Ponds Forge pool in Sheffield. more...
A GALAXY of international stars are appearing at the Mitsubishi Motors-Hartpury International Three Day Event being held from yesterday (Thursday) to Sunday (August 13). more...
BOSBURY defeated Eastnor III on Saturday by six wickets in this Marches League fixture. more...
LEDBURY Town played Northern Senior League side Gala Wilton in a friendly at New Street on Saturday. more...
LEDBURY played hosts to Ross-on-Wye on Saturday with a very much a depleted side but stand-in skipper Steve Evans was hoping to contain a strong visiting batting line-up. more...
BROMYARD first XI put in an improved performance but ended up with a second successive losing WCL division one draw. more...
NEWENT Town Ladies FC require players for the coming season, all abilities are welcome. more...
LEDBURY Town played Northern Senior League side Gala Wilton in a friendly at New Street on Saturday. more...
HEREFORD United aim to crown their promotion to the Football League with an Edgar Street win at the second time of asking. more...
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