Hereford Times - 28th January 2016 - Page 23
Hereford Times - 28th January 2016 - Page 23
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'l l l l herefordtimescom Thursday, January 28, 2016 THE HEREFORD TIMES 23 Art teacher Anna Taylor and David Ravenscroft inspect the competition entries Exhibition of peace posters at library THE results of an art com- petition promoting peace are being displayed in a town’s library. The art department at John Kyrle High School has linked up with the Ross-on-Wye Lions Club for many years for the annual poster competition. As an international or ganisation, the Lions pro- mote understanding be- tween people of different countries. Art teacher Anna Taylor said of the contest held for pupils in year eight: “This competition gives young people the chance to ex- press their own ideas and express their own thoughts about the world they see around them” The winners were present— ed with their prizes at Ross Library by Lions’ president David Ravenscroft while he also presented a cheque for £300 to the art department. The exhibition continues at Ross Library. 099909999909 24I7news For ail the iatest news herefordtimes.com Lights refund LEOMINSTER'S Town Council says the Christmas lights used in last year’s decorations were of such poor quality that they will be requesting a reduction in the bill. Concern was also expressed about the ‘unreliability' of the lights as Leominster Town Council’s finance committee said it would be asking for a 50 per cent reduction of the invoice received. The total bill for the lights was 217,388. The festive lights contract has now come to an end and the committee agreed to review the way the town council delivered the lights in the future — including the possibility of undertaking the erection of the lights ianouse The switch—on event was organised separately by the Leominster Christmas Jubilee and the council thanked the efforts of those involved in ensuring a ‘suocessful' event. Vicious attack , on man at flat TWO Latvian men who continued to attack anoth- er man at a Hereford flat while he was unconscious have avoided prison. Arturs Cirulis, of St Martin’s Street, Hereford, and Rihards Sadauskis, 0f Tallaght, Dublin, were in the Whitecross Road premises on the evening of March 2 last year. Both had been drinking and were acting aggres- sively, Hereford Crown Court was told last week. They took against another man at the address, Nich- olas Jones, accusing him of not having brought enough beer. Sadauskis, 28, then ac- cused another man, Oli- ver Wright, of sleeping with his girlfriend and Cirulis, 27, began staring at Mr Wright. He got up and punched Mr Wright repeatedly in the face, causing him to fall back. Both attacked him, punch- ing him to his mouth, nose, jaw and head. Mr Wright said he was unconscious and came to, momentarily, before he felt himself on the floor and was stamped on.Nicholas Jones at- tempted to intervene but was pushed or punched by Cirulis to the left side of the face. Mr Wright was then attacked. again de- spite being unconscious. By Jessica Phillips 01432 845884 jph<’€r‘rheretcrdtimascara Twitter @Hl’newsrccm Police were called and both men were arrested. In November, both men pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Cirulis also pleaded guilty to common assault. Jonathan Stanniland, de- fending Cirulis, said he was held in very high regard by those who managed him or worked alongside him. “He has no convictions or cautions recorded and has worked extremely hard throughout his time in the UK,” he said. Sadauskis was represented. Judge Daniel Pearce-Hig- gins said both defendants appeared remorseful . He sentenced Cirulis to 12 months imprisonment for the ABH charge and three months for common as— sault, to run consecutively, suspended for two years. He will also complete 150 hours unpaid work, pay £600 compensation and a £100 victim surcharge. Sadauskis was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment suspended for two years, to pay £400 compensation and a £100 victim surcharge. cLusmG DOWN 5 I 3 i I / FANTASTIC OPPOURTNITY TO own LUXURY WADEFW'TRE HALF PR'C BRAND. NAMES FOR LEss . 2? COMMERCIAL STREET HEREFORD '- [ORV BLUESCHOOL sTREE'r HEREFORD W OYNL ,. SALE l l |
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