Hereford Times - 28th January 2016 - Page 98
Hereford Times - 28th January 2016 - Page 98
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98 THE HEREFORD TIMES Thursday, January 28, 2016 heretordtimescom countytimes fiction Canon HISTORY OF THE PARISH — Join us for the afternoon ‘History of the parish of Norton Canon‘ at Norton Canon Village Hall on Saturday 2pm to 4pm with refreshments break. All welcome to come and share stories of life and work in the par- ish. We will be focussing on fami l3 history. education. farming (including neighbouring parish- es). the church. and what the archives tell us. There will be a display of old pho~ tographs. maps and archives. 1.7-: . t. a.» ~ , rhmuard and i, , s . . 7 , 3ST} cowards RACE NIGHT A The Much Cowarne FCC has organised a race night for February 26 at the Plough Inn at Stoke Lacy. Admission £5 to include light refreshments. Anyone wishing to ‘own a horse‘ for the night, give it a name and have it listed on the ‘race card‘ can do so forjust £10. ‘Owners‘ of a winning horse will be paid £30. Alternatively races can be spon— sored for £30 and will be named after the sponsor. Enquiries to Barry Button on 01432 820024 or bb {z barrybufton. cook or to Ted Parkes on 01432 820402 or at tedparkes'z} b’topen- worldcom. CROISSALNT. COMMUNITY AND A CHAT — At 8.30am on the first Sunday of every month at the Church of St James the Great at Ocle Pychard, starting March 5, there is an invitation to everyone to join the congregation for Communion followed by crois .x\ i i i n l 9, w" L: l “2; sants. coffee and a chance to chat with the neighbours. All will be welcome. CHECK YOUR HOME IS FIRE SAFE! — Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service provides advice to everyone. For the more vulnerable, such as the elderly people living alone and those with reduced mobility the service offers a free of charge fire safety check in the home. As its name suggests. a home fire safety check involves representa- tives from Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service calling by at your home to offer safety advice specific to your household and personal circum- stances. During the visit, they will check your smoke alarms and install new ones if needed and will ensure that you are doing all that you can to avoid the risk of a fire in your home. They will also help to work out an escape plan in the event of fire. The Fire and Rescue Service urges anyone who might be vul- nerable themselves or who knows an elderly family member, friend or neighbour who lives on their own or has reduced mobility and who might benefit from a visit to get in touch using the number below and request one on their behalf. To see if you qualify for a free Home Fire Safety Check, contact the Community Risk team on 0800 032 1155 quoting reference PN14. Those doing the Homes Fire Safety Checks will always make an appointment in advance of their visit, and will always carry identification. which they will be very happy to show you. CORRESPONDENT — Martin Field. The Old School House. LLANBADARN Fynydd Young Farmers raised £1,000 at their Christmas quiz and two nights of carol singing in December. At the club‘s annual dinner last weekend at the Elan Valley Hotel, Rhayader, club secretary Kelly Clee presented the money to Mandy Pearce of Mid Powys Mind. Kelly thanked everyone who. had supported them by donating Kelly Clee, secretary of Llanbadarn Fynydd YFC and Mandy Pearce from Mid Powys Mind Fundraising success the money She added “We are so pleased to be able to donate £1,000 which will be put towards the New Youth Service at Mid Powys Mind, supporting 18—25 year olds and a first aid course.” Kelly will bejoining Mid Powys Mind as a volunteer and intends to help Mandy develop the new youth service. Teachers come from Palestine for visit THE Knighton Palestine Links group welcomed four teachers from Palestine last weekend. The teachers have come to the UK to meet other teachers, visit local schools and find out more about education in the UK, as well as telling teachers and pupils here about the difficulties faced in their own country. The teachers, Ghadeer Mousa al Khateeb, Sireen Quran, Alaa Fayid and Adnan Hussein, come from different parts of Palestine. When they arrived in Knighton they joined members of the Knighton Palestine Links group for supper at the home of Trevor and Bev Lloyd. In October 2015, Bev travelled to Palestine to help with the olive harvest at a small village called Burin near a town called Azzoun. which is twinned with Knighton. This was the fifth time she had helped with the olive harvest but said: “There were lots of prob- lems this time with violence from Some of the members of the Knighton Palestine Links group with their Palestinian visitors illegal settlers. One of our group was injured by a rocks that was thrown and olive groves were set alight, destroy- ing many of them.” Palestinian head teacher Adrian Hussein said everyone they had met during their Visit had been so kind and welcom- ing. During their visit to the UK, he said: “We want to meet teachers and see how they teach, tell them what is like to teach in Palestine and hopefully arrange for some of the UK teachers to come to Palestine.” While in the area, the Palestinians visited Knighton Primary, Gladestry primary and Llanidloes high school. Burley Gate, 01432 820074. E-mail commnews@ymail.com. Presteigne ROD STEWART TRIBUTE — Back by popular demand. Garry Pease will be Rod Stewart tribute act at The Royal British Legion Club on February 12 from 8pm. Garry is the leading Rod Stewart tribute act in the UK, who looks like and sounds like the real Rod. This will be a ticket only event. Tickets are £10 in advance or £12 at the door if any still available. For ticket information. call Alan on 260485 or Ann on 260105 or from The British Legion Club. MUSIC IN NEW RADN OR — The music in New Radnor theme con- tinues on February 13 at New Radnor Community Hall from 7.30pm. This month the entertain- ment Will be Cardiff Winds, a quintet of top professionals based in Cardiff. The performers will be Sarah Wenbold on flute, Amy Mckean on oboe, Robert Plane on clarinet, Tim Thorpe on horn and Meyrick Alexander on bassoon. The pro- gramme will include the works of Hindemith, Barber, Damase, Cartewr and N eilsen. The concert will also include a piece by Derek Smith, especially composed for Cardiff Winds. Tickets are £12 for adults and £5 for children under 14. For tickets or further informa- tion, call 350268. SERVICES — There is a service of Morning Prayer at 9.30am at Kinsham and Holy Communion at St Andrews at 11am. WI — Clatterbrook WI will meet on Thursday February 11 at the Memorial Hall from 7.30pm. This month will be a talk by Helen and David Pickersgill, who were recently featured on BBC Country File entitled The Joys Of Weobley Ash. New members are always welcome. The annual subscrip- tions of £37.50 are due at this meeting. For further details, call 267245. COMMUNITY DRAW — Presteigne and Norton Community Support recently held their January Community Draw. June Morgan drew the following winners: £20 Mary Cross, £15 May Lewis and £12 Gwyn John. The committee would like to thank everyone for their continued support. POLICE SURGERY — Dyfed Powys Police Neighbourhood Policing Surgery will take place on February 6 at the library from 10am - 11am. It is a chance for you to meet your local police team and raise any concerns or just pop in and have a chat. MAYOR’S APPEAL — Would you be interested in helping St Michaels Hospice? Next year the mayor of Presteigne and Norton, Colin Kirkby, is hoping to organ- ise an Open Gardens Day in May or June. If anyone is interested in joining in with plans or would like more information or to regis- ter your interest, please call Colin on 267811. MUSIC NIGHT — There is a velvet valentines dance evening at The Assembly Rooms on February 13 from 8pm. The Black Rapids plus DJ Andre Voiture Rouge will be performing. Tickets are £12 and can be purchased from The Courtyard Antiques or by calling 267163. There will be a bar and dance floor. BALLADEERS AND CHAN CERS — After 10 years and over 115 dif- ferent performers, Balladeers and Chancers say farewell on Sunday with a final Hoorah at The Dukes Arms from 5.30pm featuring Brent Lee and Mark plus many more. For further details or to Send news, events, pictures and club reports to reach us by 10am Friday for consideration for publication book a slot to perform, call 07837 944090. YOUTH THEATRE — There is a new youth theatre in Presteigne starting up for the new year. The group will meet at the Assembly Rooms every Tuesday from 4pm - 6pm. Everyone aged from 11-15 are welcome. The free drama workshop will be led by Hugh Pope. The initial idea is to pro- duce a play to be shown around Easter time. The choice of play depends on who gets involved. BINGO — The football club would like to give advance notice of a prize bingo being held in their Llanandras Park clubhouse on February 20 from 7pm for eyes down at 7.45pm. The last house will be for £50. If anyone would like to donate a prize please con- tact Tom Ammonds or The Farmers Inn. FILM — Presteigne Screen are showing the film They Will Have To Kill Us First (15) at The Assembly Rooms on February 5 at 8pm. Admission is £4.50 for adults and £3 for students. For further details, call Alex on 260577 or Pete on 370202. RACE NIGHT — The friends of St Cynllo’s Church invite you to a race night at Llangullo Village Hall on February 13 from 7pm. The first of eight races will start at 7.30pm. Entry is free. All races have been sponsored by local busi- nesses. There are prizes for the winning owners and jockeys. There will be a hot supper available on the- night for £4. THANK YOU — Presteigne St Andrews Football Club would like to thank everyone involved in their annual Christmas draw, which raised more than £600. The £50 first prize was won by Mr Steve Kay and more than 50 other prizes were kindly donated. |
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