Herefordshire | Archive | 2007 | May
BROMYARD IV V KINGTON IV more...
The votes have been pouring in to the Hereford Times office and the deadline of Monday 23rd May is fast approaching. You can vote by using the different coloured coupons published on page 163 of the Hereford Times - or you can also vote by telephone or text! See page 25 for a list of the names and reference numbers for telephone and /or text voting. more...
A Day out with Thomas the Tank Engine! more...
A Day out with Thomas the Tank Engine! more...
A Day out with Thomas the Tank Engine! more...
HEREFORDSHIRE CCC will be relying heavily on their Yorkshire connection when they make their way north for their MCCA Trophy double-header on Sunday and Monday. more...
HEREFORDSHIRE CCC will be relying heavily on their Yorkshire connection when they make their way north for their MCCA Trophy double-header on Sunday and Monday. more...
WORMELOW recorded their first win in Division 2 of the Crusader Worcestershire County League when they produced a rare victory over long-standing rivals Monmouth at Kennel Field. more...
HEREFORD Lions Club have been loyal supporters of the Herefordshire Schools Cricket Association over the last four years when they have given considerable financial support. more...
ROSS-on-Wye lost the toss against Old Elizabethans 3rd at Worcester in Division 4 South of the Crusader Worcestershire County League and were soon on the backfoot, batting on a damp wicket. more...
BROCKHAMPTON continue to make the pace at the top of the Crusader Worcestershire County League Division 1 after recording their third success in three outings. more...
COLWALL U11S v RUSHWICK U11S more...
MONMOUTH II v EASTNOR II more...
REDDITCH v EASTNOR more...
TWO teams from Herefordshire have been invited to take part in this year's British Dressage Senior Inter Regional Squad Competition at Keysoe, Bedfordshire, on May 26-27. more...
HAY-on-Wye rider Charlotte Drake has achieved a career ambition by qualifying her horse Overture for the regional finals of the British Dressage Freestyle to Music' at Carmarthen. more...
THE curtain comes down on the Welsh Border area point-to-point season on Saturday at the Golden Valley fixture, Bredwardine. more...
THE Wales & West 2007 season got underway at Tregaron last weekend with a 12-race card. more...
LADIES' days are one of the great success stories of the horse racing industry, helping to boost attendances for the country's second most popular spectator sport. more...
The Sutton United side who finished Hereford Times Herefordshire League runners-up pictured during their 60th anniversary season, back row (left to right): Jim Williams (chairman), Steve Radziejowski, Steve Parker, Steve Miles, Chris Aspey, Danny Hill, Keith Holmans (manager), Alan Trumper (assistant manager), Aimee Trumper; front: Stuart New, Richie Allman, Gary Godsall, Glen Day, Craig Green, Adie Morgan and Daffyd Roberts. 064829-2 more...
PEGASUS Ladies will be playing in the Midland Combination next season after securing their second successive promotion. more...
Hereford 3 Wolverhampton 1 Pegasus Juniors FC provided a perfect venue for the West Midlands Schools' Under-12 Divisional Cup final and both teams did justice to the occasion by competing in an attractive, competitive match. more...
WELLINGTON Rangers pipped Sutton United by just one point for the Hereford Times Herefordshire League Premier Division title by winning their final fixture to complete a league and cup double. more...
WIDEMARSH Rangers have clinched the Hereford Times Herefordshire League Division 1 title after a goal from skipper Dave Olive completed a 1-0 win at Holme Lacy. more...
WELLINGTON U9s 0, LEDBURY SWIFTS U9s 3 more...
TRAINERS won't be necessary for the marathon taking place in Cardiff on June 16 - all you'll need is a camera and your imagination. more...
A MEDITERRANEAN picnic is being held at Wyeside, Hereford, on Sunday in aid of the Little Princess Trust. more...
THREE young Hereford singing students are celebrating success in the first session of music examinations offered by Trinity Guildhall, the organisation created by the amalgamation of Trinity College London and Guildhalld Examinations Service. more...
JOHN Wesley, the great preacher and founder of Methodism, is returning to Leominster more than 260 years after his first visit - in the form of actor Mark Topping. more...
LOCAL knowledge helped a host club team to victory when Leominster staged their Open Am-Am at the Ford Bridge course. more...
LOCAL knowledge helped a host club team to victory when Leominster staged their Open Am-Am at the Ford Bridge course. more...
ADAM Finn became the youngest Summerhill player to gain an honours board place when he recorded a nett 62 to lift the Devereux Bowl - the trophy won by his father, Billy, last year. more...
A TEAM from the organising body won the fourth annual Mercia Healthcare Bob Tucker Memorial Charity Tournament at Burghill Valley - and immediately put back the prize for next year. more...
KERRY Welding was a clear winner of Belmont Ladies' Spring Trophy when she finished three shots clear of her nearest rival. more...
Young footballers turn on an Edgar Street celebration THE next generation of young footballers had a chance to show off their skills when the HGTA and Stirling Suzuki Herefordshire Junior League finals took place at Edgar Street. more...
Young footballers turn on an Edgar Street celebration THE next generation of young footballers had a chance to show off their skills when the HGTA and Stirling Suzuki Herefordshire Junior League finals took place at Edgar Street. more...
Herefordshire FA chairman Bill Shorten (left) presents the Dave Higgins memorial Cup for Club of the Year to Leominster Minors FC chairman Robin Smith. 071824-12 more...
Wellington were runners-up to Bromyard in the under-10 Vianen Vase final, back row (left to right): Luke Jones, Thomas Griffiths, William Haines, William Ford, James Webb, Joe Payne, James Thompson; front: Arnold Heal, Tom Warburton, Rory Cook, Harry Owen, Todd Gray and Connor McNeill. 071824-14 more...
Phoenix were the winners of the under-16 Llewellyn (Heating) Cup, back row (left to right): Dan Brezine, Jack Lewis, Chris Gwynne, Jimmy Moreton, Steve Harris, Jordan Crum, Dan Ellis, Jamie Cuthbertson, Matt Davies; front: George Selwyn-James, Ben Fabbro, Joe Price, Joel Edwards, Phil Thomas, Shane Moon, Sam Hunt. 071824-7 more...
Bromyard were the winners of the uUnder-10 Vianen Vase, back row (left to right): Connor James, Oliver Jones, Mark Oliver; front: Sonny Nike, James Owens and Oliver Clarke. 071824-13 more...
Sam Harris of Phoenix lifts the Llewellyn (Heating) Cup. 071824-11 more...
A decisive moment in the under-16 Llewellyn (Heating) Cup final between Phoenix and Leomin-ster Minors as the city side's Ben Fabbro, wearing number nine, cracks in the equalising goal. more...
Leominster Minors beat Bartestree 3-0 in the final of the under-12 Wyvern Flooring Cup, back row (left to right): assistant manager Simon Phillips, physio Alex Brock, Josh Griffiths, Lewis Phillips, Jake Gregory, Sam Thomas, Bradley Matthews, Callum Davies, manager Mike Brock: front: James Manuel, Jarrod Matthews, Jake Russell, Tom Brock, Tom Cornes, Keeon Todd, Jake Conod and Sam Archer-Plane. 071824-9 more...
Bartestree managed to raise a smile despite going down to a 3-0 defeat in the final of the under-12 Wyvern Flooring Cup final, back row (left to right): Matt Reeves, Jonathan Davies, Elliott Thomas, Callum Omelasz, Mark Coleman, Dan Pullen, James Clough; front: Quentin Price, Tim Rowberry, Tom Bush, Rowan Sheridan, Ben Brown, Luke Cox and Jamie Hodges. 071824-8 more...
The joy of victory - Ledbury Swifts captain Thomas Trigg lifts the under-9 Hillmans Florist Cup after his side beat Wellington in the final. 071824-5 more...
Leominster Minors captain Tom Cornes lifts the under-12 Wyvern Flooring Cup. 071824-10 more...
What - me, ref? Bartestree under-12's Elliott Thomas explains his position to the match official in the Wyvern Flooring Cup final. 071824-22 more...
Kris Sellers of Bartestree (left) takes on Josh Fry of Phoenix in the under-15 Bill Bowkett Cup final. 071823-13 more...
Pegasus Juniors captain Callum Craddock lifts the under-10 Mailes Cup. 071824-6 more...
Jarrod Bowen of Leominster Minors gets in a challenge on Louis Mann of Leominster Minors in the under-10 Mailes Cup final. 071824-16 more...
Jarrod Bowen of Leominster Minors gets in a challenge on Louis Mann of Leominster Minors in the under-10 Mailes Cup final. 071824-16 more...
Kalum Wildig of Lads Club with the under-13 Border Office Supplies and Systems Cup. His side beat Leominster Minors to lift the trophy. more...
Phoenix captain Ben Davies with the under-15 Bill Bowkett Cup. 071823-11 more...
Hereford Lads Club captain Zac Brimble lifts the under-14 Dave Howes Cup after their victory over Monmouth Lads Club in the final. 071823-9 more...
Phoenix were the winners of the under-15 Bill Bowkett Cup, back row (left to right): manager Colin Preece, Josh Fry, Matt Griffiths, Adam Morris, Ben Davies, Ed Coombes, Dan Morris, Alistair Park, Jamie Rayfield, assistant manager Dave Morris; front: Billy Mohan, Dale Preece, Ben Davies, Lewis Dudley, Jack Hicks, Luke Griffiths, Ieuan Gallagher and Lee Powell. 071823-6 more...
Lads Club were 4-1 winners over MLC in the final of the under-14 Dave Howes Cup, back row (left to right): assistant manager Curt Green, Michael Aspro, Ben Parkes, Elliott Green, Peter Wall, James Holland, Dean Price, manager Derek Howells; front: Matt Jones, Kieron Wiltshire, Daniel Craythorn, George Worswick, Zac Brimble, Jack Thomas and Declan Clark. 071823-8 more...
Ledbury Swifts won the under-9 Hillmans Florist Cup, back row (left to right): Daniel Smith, Max Coleman, Michael Gooch, Jake Robson, Daniel Batty; front: Joseph James, Harvey Moss, Alex Bradley, Lewis Hammond and Thomas Trigg. 071824-2 more...
Wellington were runners-up in the under-9 Hillmans Florist Cup, back row (left to right): manager Nick Williams, Harry Daubney, William Russell, Reece Burton, Barney Morgan, Miles Wixey, manager Will Perkins; front: Charlie Benton, Jack Cook, Simon Lyke, Sebastian Fry, Giles Morrell and Simon Chapman. 071824-1 more...
MLC were beaten finalists in the under-14 Dave Howes Cup final, back row (left to right): manager Andrew Lewis, Tom Wareham, Rob Davies, Max Palmer, Dean Bartlett, Tom Green, Greg Harris, Dewi Evans, coach Dean Palmer; front: Ryan John, Jack Haison, Rob Dumbell, Rob Miles, Sam Royston, Sean Lee, Josh Butler and Matthew Clarke. 071823-7 more...
Bartestree were beaten finalists in the under-15 Bill Bowkett Cup, back row (left to right): Richie Baker, Will Thomas, Sam Tozer, Dan Davies, Kris Sellers, Tom Cutler, Jake Smithers, Toby Razvi, Scott Woolley; front: Sam Davies, George Leyshon-James, Matt Davies, James Powell, Owen Wilding, Luke Payne and Dan Harris. 071823-5 more...
MOTORISTS are being advised that temporary traffic lights have been installed on the Hoarwithy Road, just south of Hereford, at Green Crize. more...
A COUNTY charity is calling on volunteers to join its Churchyard Task Team to carry out vital conservation tasks. more...
A FIRE has broken out at a city cattle shed housing around 500 sheep. more...
A FIRE has broken out at a city cattle shed housing around 500 sheep. more...
POLICE are appealing for information following a burglary at the Tram Inn public house at Eardisley. more...
SHORTWOOD family farm is welcoming back one of it's most popular characters; a 12 foot high man made out of straw. more...
Events/talks May 19 Coffee Morning, Holy Trinity Church, Whitecross Rd, Hereford, 10am-12noon. 01432 273086. more...
THE fact that this year's winner of the Elgar in Hereford Music Award was not in the Shire Hall to accept his award speaks volumes not just about his commitment to the choral society he directs, but also sums up his self-effacing nature. more...
THE fact that this year's winner of the Elgar in Hereford Music Award was not in the Shire Hall to accept his award speaks volumes not just about his commitment to the choral society he directs, but also sums up his self-effacing nature. more...
HEREFORD Cathedral assistant organist Peter Dyke will be pulling out all the stops for another Hereford first on May 22, when his gala evening organ concert includes the first performance of a new transcription for organ of Enigma Variations by Sir Edward Elgar. more...
HEREFORD Cathedral assistant organist Peter Dyke (right) will be pulling out all the stops for another Hereford first on May 22, when his gala evening organ concert includes the first performance of a new transcription for organ of Enigma Variations by Sir Edward Elgar. more...
THE Hereford Church Singers were formed nearly 40 years ago to sing all types of services at churches with no resident choir. Based in Hereford, they perform at churches large and small throughout the county and beyond, including Hereford Cathedral when their choir is on holiday. more...
WHEN you're related to a world-famous recording star, it's perhaps little wonder that music gets into your blood. more...
PRESTEIGNE and neighbouring historical hamlet Discoed are once again to be the venue for a weekend of first-class musical events, directed by David Hatcher. more...
WELL-loved classics are on the programme as Salop Musica, directed by Glyn Davies, presents a concert in Dore Abbey on Saturday. more...
MANY favourite operatic works will be on the programme when Ross-on-Wye Choral Society present An Evening at the Opera at St Mary's Parish Church on Saturday. more...
TWO of the stars of Hereford United's promotion season from the Nationwide Conference in 2005-6 have been told that they have no future with the Bulls. more...
HEREFORDSHIRE'S Paraly-mpian swimming duo Sascha Kindred and Nyree Lewis have been in gold-medal winning form at the Visa Paralympic World Cup. more...
SCOTT Moran moved up to join his father, Roger, at the top of the British Hill Climb Championship table after taking two wins last weekend. more...
FIVE members of Hereford Triathlon Club are taking on the ultimate challenge - the Ironman. more...
A 14-STRONG squad from City of Hereford Swimming Club competed at the Shrewsbury Open Meet. more...
REIGNING champions Kington suffered their first defeat in the Tarmac Bowls League since May last year when Leominster produced a nail-biting finish to win by four shots on the last ends played. more...
A small group of young Hereford Swimming Club members have returned with a clutch of medals from the Tigersharks spring meet in Swindon. more...
HEREFORDSHIRE marksman James Bevis can already think about packing his bags for the Beijing Paralympics. more...
Hereford Cathedral: 8am, Holy Communion; 10.30am, Eucharist; 11.30am, Matins; 3.30pm, Evensong. more...
Spanish wine exclusive at Hay Festival. more...
IN the mid-1800s, George Borrow, author of Wild Wales, stayed at the Radnorshire Arms Hotel in Presteigne and asked one of the maids whether the town was in England or Wales. more...
THERE is still time to enter the annual Dymock half-marathon, open to serious runners, determined novices and fun runners alike. more...
LEDBURY swimmers were once again triumphant in the Wyvern League, retaining their title at the end of a weekend of galas. more...
DRIVING rain and mud did not put off over 150 entrants taking part in the Magnificent Eastnor Castle Seven last Sunday. more...
SUNDAY afternoons Clifton-on-Teme meeting at Upper Sapey will have a major impact on the destiny of the novice riders prize for the West Midlands area. more...
IN stark contrast to the sunny day in 2006, this year's Ledbury Charity Sevens were played in conditions more akin to the middle of winter. more...
County side complete campaign with all-win record more...
County side complete campaign with all-win record more...
Bromyard Under-7 reached their first tournament final when they finished runners-up in the Anglo Welsh Mini Rugby Festival at Luctonians. Pictured, back row (left to right): coaches Andrew Morris and Nick Bradley; middle: Elliot Pemberton, Tom Morris, Harry Bradley, Jack Christian, Harry Hall, William Pearson, Harvey Reed, Thomas Pearson; front: Byron Hodgetts, Guy Deacon, Edward Morris, William Langland, Tim Langland, Morgan James. more...
s Host club Luctonians' best result in the Anglo Welsh Mini Rugby Festival came in the Under-9 group when they beat Longlevens in the last four to go through to the final against Pontyclun. But they finished runners-up as the Welsh visitors completed a clean sweep with a 33-0 win and displayed skills which would have graced a senior side. Over 950 young players, aged between six and 12 and representing 65 teams from 14 clubs, took part in the popular tournament. more...
Host club Luctonians' best result in the Anglo Welsh Mini Rugby Festival came in the Under-9 group when they beat Longlevens in the last four to go through to the final against Pontyclun. But they finished runners-up as the Welsh visitors completed a clean sweep with a 33-0 win and displayed skills which would have graced a senior side. Over 950 young players, aged between six and 12 and representing 65 teams from 14 clubs, took part in the popular tournament. more...
WITH few significant tournaments of their own, the Welsh contingent certainly made their mark on Ledbury Charity Sevens last Sunday, with the final between strong Welsh Wanderers and Bridgend. more...
STEVE Burgess won the clubman of the year award when Ledbury RFC held their annual end of season dinner. more...
FOLLOWING the critical acclaim given to their production of Twelfth Night, Ledbury Amateur Dramatic Society are performing another great Shakespearean comedy, The Taming of the Shrew. A battle of the sexes, the setting of the play has been moved forward to 1930, a period of growing female freedom. It runs until Saturday at The Market Theatre, Ledbury. Tickets available from Ledbury Tourist Information Centre, 01531 636147. more...
FOLLOWING the success of their 2005 tour, Grown Men in Public, Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis have decided to increase their carbon footprint by travelling all over the country, arriving in Ludlow next Friday, May 25, with their new live show, Stuff and Nonsense. more...
ELLIE Parker of New Theatre Works admits to being on a continual quest for new theatrical forms and the company's most recent project certainly fit the bill. more...
FOLLOWING their highly successful tour of the village halls in November and January, The Hereford Players are back on the road. more...
A MASTER in marionette manipulation, Anton Anderele delights audiences in many countries and now brings his traditional Easter European marionette show, The Smallest Circus in the World, to Ledbury and Kington. more...
THE image of blacksmithing is turned on its head by the work of Hereford artist blacksmith Jenny Pickford, who is preparing for her third Chelsea Flower Show. more...
THE image of blacksmithing is turned on its head by the work of Hereford artist blacksmith Jenny Pickford, who is preparing for her third Chelsea Flower Show. more...
THE image of blacksmithing is turned on its head by the work of Hereford artist blacksmith Jenny Pickford, who is preparing for her third Chelsea Flower Show. more...
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