Hereford Times - 7th January 2016 - Page 106
Hereford Times - 7th January 2016 - Page 106
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| Date of Publication | 7th January 2016 |
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‘1 J i . l 106 THE HEREFORD TIMES Thursday, January 7, 2016 herefordtimescom « Youth Lions raise ch .xgilsSP—t arity cash 11.1 E»: .- birlmififlmwm m. .._...._ . _ , A From left: Adam Middlecote, Jenny Symington, Father Christmas and Harry Davies ROSS Youth Lions (Leo) Club took part in some fundraising through out the lead up to Christmas, raisv ing money that will enable them to make donations to many good causes. One way of raising money was a hamper raffle that they held over several weekends at Pengethley Garden Centre. This year. thanks to the gener~ ous donation of goods from Sainsbury’s and Morrison‘s Rosson-Wye and the kind dona< tion of a gift voucher from Truffles. there were three ham- pers to be won. The lucky win- ners were first 8 Philips. second H Davies and third Mrs Elsmore. Before he left on his Christmas duties, Santa kindly chose the winning tickets aided by Leo president Adam Middlecote and vice-president Harry Davies. Ross Leo Club would like to thank everyone who took part in the raffle and the staff at Pengethley Garden Centre ~ they have raised £442 for their Charity fund. St Weonards OWL GOOD NEIGHBOUR SCHEME - Covering Orcop and surrounding parishes and com- mencing in the spring, Owl Good Neighbour scheme is aimed at offering a service in the commu- nity to those who may be in need of support. Without replacing social services or taking employ- ment from local tradesmen the scheme intends to offer a helping hand to all ages. Volunteers are sought to help out a few hours a week. Expenses will be paid. A free training day is being held on January 19 in Orcop Parish Hall, lunch will be provided. For further details ring 01981 241310. Stoke Lacy PARISH COUNCIL - Stoke Lacy’s Parish Council will meet in the village hall at 7.30pm on Wednesday. All parishioners are welcome to attend. BURNS NIGHT SUPPER - There will be a Burns Night supper in Stoke Lacy Village Hall on January 29, at 7.30 for 8pm. There will be a traditional supper with a piper in attendance and some entertainment. Tickets £10. Bring your own drinks. This is always a popular event. To book your place please call 01885 400601 and be sure to do it soon so as to avoid disappoint- merit. CORRESPONDENT - Martin Field, The Old School House, Burley Gate. 01432 820074, commnews@ymail.com. Stretton Sugwas JIVE CLASSES - Jive classes for beginners have restarted in the village hall and will be held every Tuesday at 8pm priced at £5. TAI CHI ‘ Tai Chi re-commences tonight at 7pm. £6 or £30 for six sessmns. COFFEE AND TALK - The coffee morning next Wednesday starting at 10am will include a talk given by a member of the British Red Cross: stay safe and healthy dur- ing the winter. £1.50 to include cof- fee/ tea/ cake. Live locally and want to come, but no transport? Call Gail on 01432 340220. Tretire OWL GOOD NEIGHBOUR SCHEME - Covering surrounding parishes and commencing in the spring, Owl Good Neighbour scheme is aimed at offering a ser- vice in the community to those who may be in need of support. Without replacing social services or taking employment from local tradesmen the scheme intends to offer a helping hand to all ages. Volunteers are sought to help out a few hours a week. Expenses will be paid. A free training day is being held on January 19 in Orcop Parish Hall, lunch will be provided. For further details ring 01981 241310. Chief ionate talk on top charity .i , Cf gmiuit'x . Send news to y gives pass ..-; 1.. ~ avarauhru .7 "Mn M‘l From left: Stewart Ross, president of Ross Rotary and Lee Gough, CEO of Megan Baker House our local correspondent or contact Sue Townsend, Hereford Times 01432 845874 count ytimes@herefordtimes.com AT A recent meeting of Ross Rotary Club, Lee Gough, a Worcester Vigornia Rotarian and chief executive of Megan Baker House (MBH), spoke passionately about the work of the charity. She said that through an educational approach known as conduc- tive education, MBH offers life changing outcomes for children and adults with motor disorders. She explained that partici- pants learn how to manage and deal with the difficulties and challenges caused by their condition. Lee said that Megan Baker House was started in 2002 by Jo and Dave Baker whose daughter Megan had cere- bral palsy. Jo and Dave found conductive education the most effective method for Megan. However it was cost— ly to take Megan to Hungary, where conductive education was developed, so, with fund- ing, they decided to open a centre in Herefordshire. Sadly, within a few weeks of the centre opening, Megan died. After much soul search- ing, Jo and Dave decided to continue the work they began in memory of their beautiful daughter. Today the centre is based at Moreton Eye, Leominster, in a converted barn. Lee explained that MBH is self funded and needs to find £8,000 every week to main- tain the current services. |
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