THE argument about Carfax House, one of Aylestone Hill's landmarks is, in effect, the same as that which is going on about this country's green belts; visual amenity versus need for ever more housing. While the aspiring developer can invariably produce
AS A member of the Tanzania Committee for some 14 years, I write with reference to the article on the Diocesan Links in Tanzania - Forging Friendships (Hereford Times, August 13). The link was not forged after the installation of the present Bishop as
WHAT on earth is wrong with people who object to seeing a woman feeding her child naturally. Did she flash her boobs before feeding that offended them so! Don't these people ever look around at the modern fashions...they reveal far more than the young
MANY people with mental health problems are said to be shying away from seeking help from traditional health services. Now national charitable organisation Advance, which has been in existence for 30 years, wants to hold out a helping hand. At the forefront
MORRISONS supermarket has been officially re-opened in Station Street, Ross-on-Wye, following the completion of major refurbishment work at the former Safeway store. General manager Richard Russell has headed up operations in the wake of last year's national
THE increasing popularity of the Ryeland is shown by the record entry this year at the annual breed show and sale at Ludlow Market on Saturday. Anne Jones, secretary of the Ryeland Flock Book Society, said that there was not only a record entry of sheep
The seventh Abergavenny Food Festival takes place on September 17-18 offering a foodie weekend of shopping, tasting and eating - as well as a chance to meet some of the brightest lights of the food world. Book early for masterclasses, competitions, demonstrations
THE ravishing sounds of Elgar's Introduction and Allegro this evening (Thursday) will open a week of music and arts in and around the border town of Presteigne. Between now and next Tuesday, there will be a wide range of mouth-watering concerts and events
FLOWER FESTIVAL - All Saints Church, Brockhampton, will be holding a flower festival and arts and crafts exhibition with refreshments, organ music, and raffle from August 26 to 28. Added attractions include: Sung Compline on Friday at 5pm., Haiku Poetry
ROYAL GEORGE - The latest planned opening date for the pub is now October 1. The prospective new tenants, Chris 'Stig' and Rachel Ammonds who are currently Manchester based, have well-developed plans for their move and are excited at the prospect of integrating
EXHIBITION - An exhibition of original paintings, prints and crafts at Little Rodd (one mile from Presteigne on B4335 to Kington Road), from Saturday until Monday, 11am-5pm. Refreshments are available through the day. TABLE TOP SALE - The village of Evenjobb
GOLDEN VALLEY CRAFTS - Golden Valley Crafts will be in Skenfrith Parish Hall at the weekend for three days. Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Entrance to the craft exhibition is free. Refreshments tea, coffee, light lunches and afternoon teas will be served
HEREFORD Sixth Form College confirmed its position in education's premier league as students excelled themselves in the A-level examinations. The college did well as it has been named as one of the two best performing non-selective sixth form colleges
A LAUGHING crusade is about to start in Herefordshire. Claire Fischer and Judy Tyler (pictured) are determined people in the county should crack up more and demonstrate they are having some fun in life. They believe laughter is the best of all medicine
GOOD quality music is said to be good for the health. In particular, it is thought to bring joy and therapeutic benefits to adults and children whose lives are restricted by long-term illness or disability. Music in Hospitals is a charity set up in 1948
A youth wind band from Germany is to perform at St Andrew's Church, Presteigne, on Saturday, September 3. This lively group of 50 young musicians representing the Upper Rhine area of Germany is conducting a short tour of Wales and Sussex. Conductor Julian
POTENTIAL entrepreneurs in Herefordshire may never have a better chance to turn their dreams into reality than with the launch of the next generation of Mustard.uk.com. The high-growth business support initiative has entered its fifth year with the best
A website to help West Midlands companies understand their health and safety obligations and take action to meet the relevant laws and regulations has been launched. At www.sesuk.org.uk, companies can access and download the latest literature, including
A SIX-month-old Limousin-cross Belgian Blue heifer sold for the record price of £1,290 at Builth Wells. Shown by the Mills family from Llanerchllwyd, Llanafan, the heifer weighed in at 310kg and after fierce bidding was sold to Bernard Price, of Brynteg
Anyone who experienced last weekend's Homegrown Festival at Hereford's Herdsman pub would find it hard to believe that this is not a city which has creativity seeping out its pores. Twelve bands played over three nights, entertaining the crowds who packed
Henry James' timeless classic tale of unrequited love, Daisy Miller, will have its world premiere at Malvern Theatres next week. This magical story is brought to life on stage by an all-star cast, including Jean Boht, Shirley Anne Field, Sandra Dickinson
The annual Eardisley Show takes place on the Sheepcroft field, by permission of Mr R Preece, on Bank Holiday Monday, August 29, commencing at 2pm. Among the interesting events there will be a donkey derby, vintage vehicles, a clay pigeon shoot, a dog
ORGAN RECITAL -This week the three manual and pedal organ will be played by the local organist Geoffrey Hollam. On Saturday coffee will be served at 11am and the concert will start at 11.30am. There will be a retiring collection. FUN DAY - At 3pm on Saturday
FETE - Saturday, August 13, proved unlucky for the organisers of the Fete at the Lady Emily Hall, as after many years of fine weather at various venues, this year the 13th proved to be a wet day. Some of the stalls were moved inside and the lunches were
Events/talks 25-30 Presteigne Festival of Music and The Arts. 01544 267800. 26-28 Flower Festival and Arts and Crafts Exhibition, All Saints Church, Brockhampton, 01989 740383. 27-29 Lingen Village Hall Art and Craft Exhibition, 12noon-2pm. 01544 267586
The annual art exhibition at Weobley Village Hall is this weekend. More than 270 paintings will be on display along with other works by local artists. This year's show will feature a framed watercolour of the black and white village by former resident
