Dymock's oldest resident, Violet Hawtin, celebrated her 100th birthday with a party for 70 guests in Broomsgreen Village Hall, last Saturday. Family members came from as far afield as the USA as the Ledbury Hunt brought along hounds and a horn to honour
A Ledbury parent is calling on dog owners to be responsible and clean up after their pets. Martin Coull, of Katherine's Walk, said that the areas where his children play are often fouled by dogs, posing a potential health risk. Mr Coull, the father of
THE outbreak of foot and mouth disease is the worst crisis to hit sheep farming since the 1960s, says a leading industry figure. John Thorley, chief executive of the Malvern-based National Sheep Association, is a member of a cross-industry group which
THE Countryside Alliance's Liberty and Livelihood march, which was scheduled to take place in London on Sunday, March 18, has been postponed because of the foot and mouth outbreak. The announcement was made by CA chief executive Richard Burge on Monday
THE Countryside Alliance is urging anglers to stop fishing in the county in light of the foot and mouth epidemic. "It is now imperative that the angling community acts responsibility," said Bob James, the Chairman of the CA's Gone Fishing Campaign. Mr
THE National Farmers Union is reminding farmers of the support and advice that is available to them during the crisis. The Rural Stress Support Network, which covers Herefordshire, can be reached on 0870 707 4445. And Worcestershire Rural Stress Initiative
Nature reserves in Herefordshire and Worcester-shire have been declared off limit in an attempt to combat the spread of foot and mouth. Herefordshire Nature Trust has closed all 48 of its reserves for seven days, cancelling all surveys and work in the
butchers in Malvern and Ledbury predict meat prices could rise due to shortages if the foot and mouth crisis continues. Pork supplies are already running short, but there has been no panic buying so far. Stocks of meat due to arrive at the shops on Tuesday
FARMS should be turned into fortresses to stop the spread of foot and mouth disease. That's the advice from the Country Land and Business Association (CLA). They are also urging farmers to start keeping detailed records of their financial losses. CLA
EVENTS at the Three Counties Showground have been cancelled in response to the crisis. The National Vintage Tractor Show and Sale due to take place this weekend is among the victims. Organisers Howard Pugh, of Ledbury and Kelsey Publishing, issued a statement
LEDBURY Bridge players Brian Poole scored an outstanding success with his partner Ron Rossi, coming first in the Men's pairs at the Marches Bridge for All club. Two other Ledbury players, Bruna Henniker-Heaton and Priscilla Solven came joint second in
LEDBURY DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB THE Club's Individual Champion-ship was held on February 21 and 42 members enjoyed a fun evenings bridge. The clear winner was Janet Holder with the massive score of 67.50, followed by Gisela Ogden with 64.89. The other leading
LEDBURY had the privilege of hosting Hereford 2nds in an entertaining encounter on Saturday due to their League clash with Erdington being called off by the Birmingham club. LEDBURY 1STS 74pts, HEREFORD 2NDS 0pts The game started fast and furious and
LEDBURY'S Under 11 rugby team performed well in a difficult away fixture against a strong Old Richians side. The match was dominated by the Old Richians forwards, who secured consistent possession in the tight and especially in the loose. Ledbury put
LEDBURY Town travelled the short distance for the second of their local derbies against Malvern Town Reserves, buoyant after excellent results in the League and Cup. MALVERN TOWN RESERVES 0, LEDBURY TOWN 5 With Ledbury winning the first of these encounters
This fixture saw LTFC 2000 set off without the services of top goal scorer Robbie Colwell. INTERMILOKAL 0, LTFC 2000 20 Perhaps that gave Intermilokal some heart at the beginning of this difficult league match but by looking at the score line, it certainly
A pig farm has been put under quarantine after several animals were traced to a known foot and mouth infection site. Roger Cousins's business, Hill Farm Pigs of Welland, is one of four sites in Worcestershire under investigation by MAFF. As yet, there
PARENTS in Ledbury are being offered the chance of separate jabs for measles, mumps and rubella, thanks to local mum Deborah Ryding. Mrs Ryding, of Bridge Street, has been collecting signatures from parents who, like herself, do not wish their children
Ledbury Town Council looks set to remain on the sidelines in the battle to save the town's football ground from developers. A recommendation to go before the full council in April calls on the authority to cease investigations into ways to help, until
Horse riders are also being confronted with the effects of the outbreak of foot and mouth disease. Although not dangerous to horses, the virus can be carried on hoofs and the boots of riders The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food issued a movement
THE foot and mouth outbreak has brought back memories for Bromyard vet Francis Anthony. He clearly remembers the last time the virus wreaked havoc among Britain's livestock in 1967-68. Then a young vet at the Freshacres Surgery, where he still practices
MALVERN'S newest shepherd has been forced to take his flock of 150 sheep off the hills, only weeks after they were first introduced. Richard Smith, of Welland, rounded up his flock of North Country Cheviots last weekend in an attempt to safeguard them
REFUSE collections in rural areas are being curtailed by the need to contain foot and mouth disease. Herefordshire Council has told its binmen not to collect from farms unless the farmer has requested it. Farmers who are prepared to allow refuse collectors
Bromyard residents could be about to enjoy the first permanent cinema they have had in more than 20 years. The Conquest Theatre has secured a £1,500 grant from Bromyard Town Council, to go towards the cost of a big screen. Now West Midlands Arts is to
LEDBURY Reserves got back to winning ways, following their first Herefordshire Division One defeat of the season last week, with a victory over old rivals Widemarsh. WIDEMARSH FC 0, LEDBURY TOWN RESERVES 2 In a very even first half Ledbury took the lead
A SECOND half equaliser by midfielder Luke Johnston earned Bromyard Town a 1-1 draw in a tight Banks's Brewery Premier Division battle at fellow strugglers Walsall Wood. Bromyard were hit by the late withdrawals of Matt Ferraday and midfielders John Jenkins
LEDBURY travelled to Belmont for this Under 13's league encounter. LEDBURY SWIFTS 0, BELMONT 4 From the start Belmont's attacking formation pressed Swifts back around their penalty box and after only five minutes Belmont opened the scoring with a great
LEDBURY SWIFTS 2, ORLETON 0 SWIFTS completed a quick fire double over visitors Orleton on Saturday in the U10's League but as with the previous week's encounter Swifts did not have it all their own way. Swifts started brightly with captain Joshua Emery
