Tarrington Tatler

Happy Easter

 Come and ring those bells - Pg 5  Snake oil for the clergy - Pg 8  New chairs for the hall - Pg 11  Tots need new volunteers - Pg 12  Mikado fun - Pg 13  Tarrington Girl Soldier - Pg 18  Crowd funding campaign launched for Stoke Edith Station Project - Pg 19  The dog show is back - Pg 19

Deadline for submission for the next issue: Tuesday 21st May

Hello fellow Tarringtonians,

Without wishing to put the mockers on it, I think we’ve had a pret- ty good spring so far. Ok, a fair amount of wind but with none of the snow we had last year. There was a very successful celebration of Burns Night in January (Pg 16) and the Snowdrop Day in Febru- ary was well attended (Pg 10).

To build on the community spirit in the village the LEH Committee are inviting everyone to come along to the “Drop-in” coffee mornings at the Hall which are being trialled for an initial period of 5 weeks from 9th May (Pg 9) so I do hope you will come along.

The summer fete will also be back this year, with the ever popular Fun Dog Show (Pg 19).

We are also aiming to review, rationalise and redesign the village website to improve the information on the Hall and maintain the local information and history of the village. We also plan to include a page where events in neighbouring villages can be advertised. So watch this space - www.tarrington.org.uk!

In the meantime I hope you enjoy the rest of spring.

Judi

Dates for your diary & Forthcoming Attractions Date Event Further info 6 April Lent Lunch Pg 8

8 April WI. From Fleece to Felt Pg 22

12 April Easter Bingo at Yarkhill Pg 12

14 April Palm Sunday Pg 7

17 April Christopher Somerville. Ships of Heav- Pg 24 en. Hereford Cathedral 18 April Maundy Thursday Pg 7

19 April Good Friday Walk of Witness Pg 7

20 April Easter Eve Vigil Pg 7

20 April Flicks in the Sticks. The Rider Pg 14

27 April Crypt Club. Hereford Cathedral Pg 7

1 May Spring Plant Fair. Broxwood Court Pg 21

2 May Local Elections Pg 25

3-4 May St Michael’s Hospice Plant Fair Pg 23

9 May Drop in for coffee and a chat Pg 9

13 May WI. Resolutions and Plant Stall Pg 22

18 May Flicks in the Sticks. Stan & Ollie Pg 14

Market Theatre, Ledbury, & Regular LEH Events Pg 26 & 27

Hereford Cathedral have a wide range of concerts, talks, services and exhibitions on offer. See www.herefordcathedral.org for details. 3

CHURCH SERVICES: APR & MAY

TARRINGTON YARKHILL STOKE EDITH

Parish Communion Parish Communion Sunday 07 Apr 9.30am 11.00am

Holy Communion Sunday 14 Ap 8.00am

Sunday 21 Apr Parish Communion Morning Worship Holy Communion 9.30am 11.00am 11.00am

All Age Worship Sunday 28 Apr 11.00am

Parish Communion Parish Communion Sunday 05 May 9.30am 11.00am

Holy Communion Sunday 12 May 8.00am

Parish Communion Morning Worship Sunday 19 May 9.30am 11.00am

All Age Worship Holy Communion Sunday 26 May 11.00am 11.00am

A very warm welcome to

Anthony and Marian, at 12 Pound Close Simon, at 20 Barrs Orchard Nick and Ruby the dog, at 2 Sunnyside

Heavy Metal in Tarrington Church Don’t worry we are not going to compete with the concerts at the Ca- thedral but we do have six substantial chunks of metal in the Church Bell Tower, which produce a rich cascade of sound when rung. The bell ringers of St Philip and St James in Tarrington are looking for volunteers to "have a go" at church bell ringing. Bell ringing is fun and a social activity that stimulates the brain. Ringers come from all kinds of backgrounds and is for all ages (generally 10+). You do not need to be strong or have any knowledge of music- all you need is to be able to count. The first stage in learning to ring is how to ‘handle’ the bell. That means the technique to control the bell using the rope. This is done on a one-to-one basis with our experienced and very patient bell captain. Bell ringing is all about team work, so once a learner is comfortable with handling the bell, they are introduced to ringing with the rest of the ringing band. This stage is known as rounds, when the bells are rung in order from the smallest (highest sounding) to the largest/heaviest (Tenor). The next step is to learn 'call changes' where one of the “band “calls out for two specific bells to change places in the se- quence so that 123456 might become 124356. Then we move on to learn a defined set of changes known as methods. The idea of bell ringing is to get the striking dead even – ‘boing, boing, boing’ – and then stand the bell at the end. If that goes right, it gives you an incredible sense of accomplishment. Bell ringing is something you can learn how to do, then keep learning for years. It has a language of its own. You learn what a Sally is, a back stroke (not the swimming variety), a hand stroke, bob doubles.. it’s endless. There are three advantages of learning to ring at Tarrington, the first is the ringing chamber is at ground level so there are no steep steps to climb. The second is that we learn bell handling on a tied bell. A tied bell is when the clapper (the piece of metal in the middle that makes the bell ring when it hits the sides) is “tied” making the bell silent meaning that a learner can practice away without the risk of upsetting the locals. Thirdly, but most importantly, we are a small but friendly group. If you are interested in learning to ring or are not sure but are simply curious and want to find out more, please get in touch with our Tower Captain Robert Hodges or drop-in at one of our practice sessions. Tied practice takes place every Friday at 6:45pm and Full Practice every Friday at 7:30pm. Deborah Wells

Rectors Ramblings As I write this Easter letter at my desk, I am conscious of a storm raging around me. Storm Freya has passed on, Storm Gareth is overhead and over lunch the television news informed me that Storm Hannah is on her way. Spring seems a long way off, but I know it is around the corner and that the great Christian season of Easter will herald it in. In fact, I hope that by the time you read this Easter greeting from me, spring truly will have arrived. Traditionally, Easter was a time for Christian Baptism, and this year on Easter Sunday, I am delighted that we will have a baptism in Munsley. It has caused me to reflect on Baptism and the Easter message. St Paul tells us we are bap- tised not only into the life of Jesus, but also into his death. We die so that we might live. It is a bit like the transition from winter to spring, from storm to calm. In the midst of what seems dead and hopeless, in our hearts, our world, the seeds of new life in Christ come ripping through. Almost like the seeds in the winter earth, warming to the spring sunshine and peeking through to em- brace the light and warmth of the sun. Perhaps that is why the resurrection – that empty tomb – is in a garden. Just the place for new life to grow. In baptism we are drawn into a new way of being. We are claimed by God to live the resurrection, to be Christ’s hands, feet, voice, heart – to be Jesus alive in the world today – to be the ones who ensure that his message does not dis- appear from our communities and from the hearts of his people. We are to be the Jesus that loves the stranger, cares for the poor, visits the sick, feeds the hungry. The victory of Easter is like a trumpet call. It is the voice of Jesus who left the tomb, left the garden, and changed the world and is calling us to join him in this work. So, this Easter, I ask you all, will you be a people who are heading out of the garden of our churches and into our communities to proclaim for all to hear that everyone, everyone is a beloved child of God – no exceptions– no exclu- sions. Because of Easter, today, and every day, we are called to proclaim the good news – that love – God’s love - cannot be defeated. Christ is alive! Alive in us! We are his people and nothing will ever be the same again. May His peace be with you all this Easter. Mandy [email protected] 07780 586846

Crypt Club

Saturday 27 April, 10 am – 12.30 pm

A story for Easter, an Easter trail around the cathedral grounds, and Easter Egg decorations. Children 5 years – 14 years. Places are free but booking is essential via educa- [email protected] or 01432 374256/374209

HELP FOR THE HOMELESS

A simple lent lunch, (soup and a roll) will be served in the church on Saturday 6th April between 12.noon and 2.00 pm. All donations will go to the ‘Open Door’ project in Hereford that helps the homeless.

If you would like to support this but have special dietary needs, please call Margaret MacLeod

Snake Oil for the Clergy John Winter was the long- suffering Rector of Tarring- ton from 1869 until he was found dead in his bed in 1901. This year marks two hundred years since his birth and because recent research has revealed his interesting story, plans are being made for a presentation of this towards the Autumn.

Meanwhile, you can make up your own mind about a curious advertisement that appeared in the pages of a magazine called ‘The Graphic’ in 1896. The village referred to as ‘Farrington’ might suggest that he had dodgy handwriting.

John Watkins

Snowdrop Day

This years Snowdrop Day was held at the Church on the afternoon of 16th February. The Churchyard was, as always, carpeted with snowdrops.

The ladies had been busy baking and there were lots of lovely cakes for the oc- casion.

There was a steady flow of visitors all afternoon including children and Mandy laid on some brilliant craft activities for them.

At the close of Day we raised £123 for Church funds. Thank you to all who visited and contributed and thank you to all those who baked and catered. It was a good time of fellowship for all involved.

Tim Woods

Lady Emily Hall Update

If you have been to the Hall in the last couple of weeks, you will have noticed that we have finally re- ceived our new set of chairs. They are lighter and stack better than the old ones and look much smarter. After nearly 18 years’ service, we passed on the old chairs to a music group in Hereford.

In the end, we bought 150 new chairs and a couple of new trolleys, with about half the funds coming from our Lottery Grant and the balance from Hall re- serves resulting from fund-raising events last year. Total cost was just under £5,100.

We have submitted a grant application to TESCO for funding of further improve- ments to the children’s play area and this should be subject of a vote in the Ledbury store, later this year, which we will definitely publicise and encourage everybody to support the project.

Watch this space for details !

John Tallis, Chairman, Lady Emily Hall Trustees [email protected]

It’s amazing that the amount of news that happens in the world every day always just exactly fits the newspaper.

Jerry Seinfeld

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Tarrington Tots

Tarrington Tots are looking for new volunteers as the current team near the end of their maternity leave. The group runs every Monday during term time 10.00 to 11.30 at the village hall. It takes very little effort but has the greatest of returns in friendship and play for your little ones. If anyone is interested call

Sarah Brown Or contact us at Tarrington Tots on Facebook

With laughing, song and merry dance Many readers will already be aware of the excellent productions put on each year by the Hereford Gilbert and Sullivan Society and some will remember the members who came and assisted us, with such great style, when Tarrington mounted its own production of ‘Trial by Jury’ a few years ago. In Tarrington we are lucky to have the Roper family in our midst who continue to be leading players and organis- ers within the society and the success of this year’s recent production of ‘The Mikado’ owes a great deal to the extraordinarily talented, Hannah Roper, who recently took over as Musical Direc- tor and also played the part of Yum Yum. The society is always looking for new members and in a recent spell of idleness, I took the plunge myself into the back row of the chorus, (later to discover that there was no back row!). Whilst for many weeks, I was expecting a tap on the shoulder and to hear the words, “I think that there might have been a bit of a misunderstanding here”, astonishingly it never came and everyone was very kind and encour- aging. If you would like to know more do give me a call. John Watkins Or contact Hannah Roper

Flicks in the Sticks Films at Lady Emily Hall, Tarrington

Flicks tickets will be £5.00 (£3.00 -U 16) at the door. Film Club members £2.50. If you need any help getting here, or could offer help to set up, serve teas etc, contact John Tallis. Enquiries [email protected] Refreshments and wine will be available as usual.

THE RIDER (15) April 20th 7:30pm One of the unheralded hits of last year’s Borderlines Film Festival, this touching portrayal of fragile masculinity displays an uncommon sensitivity, and heart-breaking performances from non-actors. After suffering a near fatal head injury, a rodeo cowboy is left unable to compete and so struggles to start over. Meticulous, thoughtful, beautifully realised and visual- ly resplendent this really gets under the skin of its central character creating an honest slice of American life. Bril- liantly capturing the bond between man, horse and the land, you can almost smell the dust of the South Dakota plain in this stark, beautiful elegy to a fast-disappearing way of life. Director: Chloe Zhao Stars: Brady Jandreau, Tim Jandreau, Lilly Jandreau STAN & OLLIE (12A) May 18th 7:30pm As comedy’s most famous double act Steve Coogan and John C Reilly, two brilliant physical comedians, give delightful performances nailing the duo’s body language, mannerisms and routines. In 1953 with their immense fame on the wane, Stan ‘Laurel’ and Ollie ‘Hardy’ embark on a gruelling farewell tour of British seaside towns. The tour starts badly; modest music halls, cramped little guesthouses, they struggle for audiences. But a series of TV guest spots rekindle the country’s interest and the buzz grows as they head towards a big London finale. But old resentments surface, particularly once ‘the wives’, Lucille and Ida, (a hilarious double act in their own right) join them. A charming, poignant, insightful study of lifelong male friendship this is a fitting tribute to the greatest pair of comedians of all time. Director: Jon S Baird Stars: Steve Coogan, John C Reilly, Shirley Henderson

Friendship Club

Unfortunately our February meeting was not very well attended but folks did bring some splendid items for the bring and buy, which has boosted our funds. In March Celia Winter and Mar- garet Psirides, who live near the Hall, came to give an illus- trated talk on 'Cherry Blossom in Japan’. They went there for the event last year and their slides were lovely and certainly made some of us yearn for Spring and the blossom here. As a special outing in March, sixteen of us went to the Mika- do where we were entertained with an amusing show- often with apt political jokes! The cos- tumes were sumptuous and 4 members involved were from Tarrington!

Herewith 2 members of the chorus( in the foyer afterwards). We are looking forward to our April meeting when Vince Lane (also a Tarrington-ite) will be entertaining us with his musical memories—so come and sing-a-long with us.

Our lunch club is open to all senior citizens and a warm welcome awaits anyone who would like to join us on the 1st Wednesday of each month, we would be delighted to see you. We can provide transport if needed.

Contact Janet Pierce or Jeanette Forrester for further information

Tapadh leat airson miorbhaileach oidhche (“Thank you for a wonderful evening”)

For that is what we would love to say to Brian and Ro and their magnifi- cent team of Karen, Mark, Margaret and John for their superb hosting of Burn’s Night in the Lady Emily Hall in January. Thanks also to Margaret Psirides, Celia Winter, Vikki Avery and Rowan Avery for their parts in the procedings. We walked into the room which looked truly splendid with Stewart tartan napkins on crisp white linen and many folks had called out their tartan garb for the evening so we looked like a true clan gather- ing. We were greeted with such Scottish warmth and hospitality that it made me quite nostalgic for my mother’s Homeland. We dined on proper Càl (scrumptious Scottish broth, full of lamb and vegetables)…..I was in heaven!

This was followed by Gavin Swinburn bedecked in his Northumberland family tartan superbly “Addressing the Haggis” with Robert Burns’ famous Ode. Very impressive for a Borders man me thinks! Excuse me Joy, Burns was a Lowlander not a High- lander like you so Gavin’s roots are nearer Burn’s birthplace in Alloway, Ayrshire than yours in Drumnadrochit. I stand corrected! Seriously we were all very moved and it was a real joy to hear Scottish dialect spoken so bril- liantly. Thank you Gavin, or should I say “Thenk ye uncoly?” The amazing meal was completed with proper Cranachan flowing with raspberries and whiskey in the cream. Our table was especially blessed as we were only 4 so we got double helpings….bliss. Mandy and John were regaling us with hilarious historic tales of Herefordshire which made us think of Under Milkwood! You two could be the Hop Chuches’ Dylan Thomas. The evening was filled with laughter and cries from John with a twinkle in his eyes of “An gabh thu uisge beatha neo fion?”…you didn’t know he could speak Gaelic did you. His actual rendition was: “Would you like whiskey or wine!?” It was a whiskey-lover’ idea of paradise! We had great fun trying to work out how you make gluten-free whiskey. Do let me know if you have a clue. We drove off into the crisp night air full of wonderful food and community spirit…. And the team even kindly packed me up a takeaway meal for my cold-filled husband; a real act of love when they were so busy so it was a happy home coming. Sadly he missed out on the whiskey; it doesn’t really go in a Tupperware box! I will leave Burns to give the final word: “Peace. enjoyment, love, and pleasure! A fond kiss, and then we sever; A farewell, alas, forever!” …hopefully not! Until next 25th January perchance? Joy Wright

Captain Eva Howard Tarrington Girl Soldier

Many of you will know Evie and remember her as a little girl catching the bus to Ashperton school, putting on a church nativity and playing her clarinet. Educated at St Mary's and Hereford Sixth Form, she also did a practical course for a time at Here- ford Group Training Association in Hereford before going on to study Medicine at Birmingham University. She is currently a Captain and doctor for the Parachute Regiment, based in Colchester.

Evie recently completed, but unfortunately not passed, the Pega- sus Company, or P Company, selection course and is the first woman to do so. It is widely considered the world’s toughest selection test outside Special Forces. Over a gruelling five week course she and 73 other hopefuls faced eight challenges including having to complete a 10-mile march over rough terrain in full kit in less than an hour and 50 minutes. She apparently got closer than any other female candidate to joining the Paras and, in a rare honour, she was immediately invited to retake the course. Evie’s endeavours were report- ed on the front page of the Sun newspaper on 2nd March and we are very proud of our daugh- ter’s achievements.

Ian & Alison Howard

Dear Readers; A situation update on the Stoke Edith Station project. Progress on the restoration project has been a little slow over the winter months, but we hope to provide you all with a detailed progress report in the next issue of the Tarrington Tatler, maybe to include some pictures on how things are shaping up on the inside. Now, in order for us to continue with this project in force, we have sadly had to launch a “crowd funding” campaign to try and acquire the necessary funds, as the “pot” is nearly empty (now that my father is unable to go out and work himself due to his medical problem). I’ve taken the opportunity to publicise the campaign and list the link (below), just in case any of the Tatler readers feel that they might be able to engage with the “crowd funding” route as a means of support – any contribution to the cause would be greatly appreciated, or even just helping to spread the word. It is intended that we have an open day here in the summer and as I know a number of you are interested in this little family project, we hope to see some of you there. Take care, all, Chris Davies Link to page :- https://www.gofundme.com/help-bring-local-history-back-to-life

FUN DOG SHOW AT TARRINGTON FETE SATURDAY 13 JULY 2019 Alerting all dog owners that a Fun Dog Show will be held during the Fete. We will invite entries for the Classes in the next issue of the Tatler.

 Class One : Most handsome Dog  Class Two: Prettiest Bitch  Class Three: Best condition Rescue Dog or Bitch  Class Four: Best child handler (up to 12 years old)  Class Five: Best condition Dog or Bitch under 7 years old  Class Six: Waggiest Tail  Class Seven: Best Condition Veteran Dog/Bitch 7 yrs or older  Class Eight: Best Six Legs  Class Nine: Dog or Bitch that the Judge would like to take home.

There will be Prizes for the Best and Second Best in the Show.

Sally Willmott

Church News The church is valued by people in Tarrington for many different reasons. For some it is a place to worship regularly, others value the churchyard to walk a dog or admire the beautiful flowers. Some will turn to the church for special occasions, Easter, Christmas, weddings, funerals and baptisms and some just like the idea of a historic village building. It is however a building that needs constant maintenance, inside and out, to make it useful and attractive. Over the coming summer you will see some repair work to the church being undertaken, most of it to the exterior. The need for this essential work has been highlighted by the regular inspections that take place of all church buildings. The work will cost nearly £10,000 which has to be paid from our own funds, there is no central budget to meet such expenses. To meet the many roles that the church plays in people’s lives we have planned a number of events this year. Some are social events that we hope will bring people in the village together, some will raise money for our church and some raise money for other charities that we support. We are also reviewing the pat- tern of Sunday services to make sure that they are meeting the needs of as many people as possible.

The social events include:

 Lent lunch in the church 6th April  Open Gardens on the 16th June followed by Evensong on Jubilee Green.  Fete and dog show at the Vine on 13th July  Soirées on the 23rd June and 17th August

You may recall that we used to have an Evensong service on the second Sunday of the month but this was not well attended throughout the year so we changed it to an 8am communion service. We are not certain that this is what people want either and so we are setting up a small worship committee to review the times and styles of our services throughout the month. If you have any ideas about the type of service you would like, please speak to any member of the PCC or email me your thoughts. So whether you want somewhere beautiful to walk, or to join in a social event, support the church financially or worship with us when it is right for you, the church values you and we look forward to seeing you. Vikki Avery

Tarrington 80 Club Winners

January 2019 February 2019 1st £20 J&C Hopcutt No. 38 R Ellis No. 82

2nd £15 MG Forrester No. 10 M Bradstock No. 54

3rd £10 D Nicholas No. 102 J Roberts No. 57

Stoke Edith & Tarrington W.I.

On 12th March we had a most interesting talk by Rebecca Edmonds on ‘Footpaths’. Members were fascinated by the subject which generated many, varied questions.

Our future programme is as follows:

8th April from Fleece to Felt – Kathy Barrs 13th May Resolutions and Plant Stall 10th June Garden Visit – Please feel free to join us. We should be pleased to see you. 8th July Hereford Venture – Robert Thomas 12th Aug Talk by Colin Tyler – to be arranged. 9th Sept From City to Farm –Roz Simcock 14th Oct Our African Adventure – Ann & Graham Jones

If any of these meetings are of interest please come and join us.

For more information on the W.I. please contact Margaret Townsend on 01432 890221, or Judy Davis on 01531 640358 or Gwyneth Williams on 01432 851624

St Michael’s Hospice Plant Fair

The third annual Plant Fair at St Michael’s Hospice will be a celebration of the joy of gardening.

Taking place on 3rd – 4th May, plant lovers can browse a wide range of herbaceous perennials, bedding plants, annuals, trees, shrubs, alpines, bulbs, carnivorous and indoor plants grown by professional and amateur gardeners. In addition to plants, there will be fresh strawberries and asparagus; beautiful handcrafted wooden jewellery and home decor; cards, prints, coasters and mugs; wild bird food; and pottery and preserves.

This year the Fair, which is free to enter, is expanding into the Hospice’s lower garden - a large, tranquil, open grass area. A golf buggy will transport visitors from the car park to the Plant Fair site.

Hot and cold drinks plus fresh, homemade cakes will be available in our newly-refurbished cafe, all day on both days. Delicious two- course lunches will be served between 12pm and 2pm each day.

There is no booking necessary for lunches.

Brook House Alpaca Compost Available for your spring garden

£2.50 a bag or £10 for 5 bags

Please call Anne on 07876 125973 to order

Tarrington Parish Council Meeting – 2019

In November last year our clerk, Janet Chester, announced her res- ignation. At her last meeting in January we thanked Janet for being a very effective clerk over many years. We have recently appoint- ed a new clerk who will start work in mid-April. At an extraordinary meeting held on the 7th February we approved a draft Neighbourhood Development Plan. The draft NDP can be found on the Parish Council website at https://tarringtonpc.org.uk. Before it can go to Public Consultation, the NDP needs to be approved by Herefordshire Council and this will not happen until after the local elections in May. When the NDP is available for public consultation it will be found on the website and printed copies will be made available to resi- dents who need them. On the 2nd May all parish council and ward seats are up for elec- tion. The Parish Council AGM will be held on the 13th May and this will be followed on the 20th May by the Annual Parish Meet- ing.

Full minutes of the meeting will be published on the Parish Council Website https://tarringtonpc.org.uk in due course

Rossiter Books Present Chris- topher Somerville Ships of Heaven

Wednesday 17 April, 7 pm

Travel writer Christopher Somerville will talk about his new book on the cathedrals of Britain. This event will take place in College Hall Tickets £6 from Rossiter Books on 01989 564464

Stand for what you believe in at the May local elections

The opportunity to make a difference by becoming a councillor at the next local elections

What matters to you in your local area? Is it making sure people with dementia get the help and care they need, or wanting good quality local jobs and houses?

You could be the person to make a difference by becoming a Herefordshire councillor.

The next local elections for Herefordshire take place on Thursday 2 May 2019. Herefordshire needs ward and parish councillors who are capable, energetic and engaged, with a commitment to local communities and a passion for change.

Perhaps you are already involved in local affairs and want to take the next step. Or you may be looking for a worthwhile and reward- ing way to help your local community. No matter what your motiva- tion, Herefordshire will benefit from having a diverse group of councillors who bring different perspectives and life experience to the role.

Herefordshire Council has launched a microsite with advice about what being a councillor entails and the chance to hear from other Herefordshire councillors about why they became involved in local democracy.

To stand for what you believe in and become a Herefordshire councillor, visit www.herefordshire.gov.uk/beacouncillor

THE MARKET THEATRE, LEDBURY Online address: www.themarkettheatre.com Box Office: 01432 383663 - Out of Hours: 07967 517125

APRIL MAY LIVE VIEWINGS LIVE VIEWINGS Tuesday 2nd April 6.15 PM Tuesday 14 May 7.00 pm LIVE ROYAL OPERA HOUSE LIVE NATIONAL THEATRE LA FORZA DEL DESTINO ALL MY SONS. Tickets £15/12.50 Tickets £15/12.50 th th Thursday 16 May 7.15 pm Thursday 11 April 7.00 pm LIVE ROYAL BALLET LIVE WEST END. ALL ABOUT EVE WITHIN THE GOLDEN HOUR Tickets £15/12.50 Tickets £15/12/50 Wednesday 17th April 7.00 pm ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPA- LIVE SHOWS NY. AS YOU LIKE IT Saturday 11th May 7.30 pm Tickets £15/12.50 HOTBUCKLE. JAYNE EYRE Tickets £13 TUESDAY 30TH APRIL 6.45 PM

LIVE ROYAL OPERA HOUSE Tuesday 21st Wednesday 22nd FAUST. Tickets £15/12.50 WORCESTER GILBERT AND LIVE SHOWS SULLIVAN SOCIETY th Saturday 6 April 7.30pm A NICE DILEMMA AND TRIAL THE PANTALOONS BY JURY THE ODYSSEY. Tickets £13 Tickets £12

th Saturday 13 April 8.00 pm th FROM EDINBURGH FESTIVAL. IN Saturday 25 May 8.00 pm LOYAL COMPANY. Tickets £14.00 THE BLACKHEART ORCHES-

th TRA Friday 26 April 7.30 pm Tickets £13 LEDBURY TENNIS CLUB YOU CANNOT BE SERIOUS FILMS - All Tickets £6.00 Tickets £10 to incl Wine & Cheese rd Friday 3 May 8.00 pm FILMS - All Tickets £6.00 BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY Friday 5th April 8.00 pm LEAVE NO TRACE Wednesday 8th May 10.30 am LADY BIRD Wednesday 10th April 10.30 am (Tickets To include Coffee/Biscuits) THE LEASURE SEEKER. Incl coffee

th Friday 12 April 8.00 pm Friday 10th May 8.00 pm THE GUARDIANS THE CHILDREN ACT

th Thursday 18 April 8.00 pm. ST HEREFORDSHISRE LIFE CAROU- FRIDAY 31 May 8.00 SEL A STAR IS BORN

REGULAR LADY EMILY HALL EVENTS

Please check meeting dates with contact before attending! Time Group Frequency Contact Name Contact Phone Monday 10:00 - Weekly, in term Sarah Brown 07968 223481 11.30 Tarrington Tots time

19:15- Tarrington Short Most weeks Veronica 01432 890431 21:15 Mat Bowls Hodges nd 19:15- Stoke Edith & The 2 Monday of Gwyneth Wil- 01432 851624 21:15 Tarrington WI most months liams 19:30- 2nd Monday of alter- Janette Ward 01432 890532 Tarrington Parish 21:30 nate months (Jan, Council Mar, etc)

Tuesday 09.00- Weekly Ian Lloyd 07712 896902 10.00 Hatha Yoga 10:30- Weekly, except for Nora Bevan 01531 640219 15:00 Craft Club Xmas, Easter and August 19:00- Most weeks in win- Robert Hodges 01432 890431 22:00 Rifle Club ter (Oct-Mar) Wednesday 12:00- 1st Wednesday of Jeanette For- 01432 890440 15:00 Friendship Club most months rester

18:00- Tarrington Weekly, in term Annette Em- 01531 670771 19:30 Brownies time brey Thursday 18:00- Ledbury Archery Weekly, in winter Pete Dobson 07523 863214 20:00 Club (Oct-Apr) 20:00- Weekly, except for Margaret 01432 890595 22:00 Badminton Club Xmas, Easter and McCleod August Friday 09:30- Weekly, except for Nikki Schecht- 07813 780234 10:30 Pilates Class Xmas, Easter and er August 27

St Michael’s Hospice

Playing the Hospice Lottery

These days, £1 can’t buy you much. A coffee, weekend newspaper, and even a bag of chips will set you back more.

But one thing it will secure you is a weekly entry into the St Michael’s Hospice Lottery draw.

We have a first prize of £1,000, and 23 other cash prizes every week.

So, to make Fridays feel grand, fill out an application form at st-michaels-hospice.org.uk or call 01432 851 000.

REFUSE COLLECTION DATES Tarrington, incl T. Common, Alders Garbrook, East- Little Tarrington End, Stoke Edith, wood & Durlow Sparchell & Perton Day Friday Thursday Tuesday Bin Green Black Green Black Green Black 2nd, 5th, 12th, 11th, 4th, 9th, Apr 16th, 19nd 26th 25th 18th 23rd 30th 3rd, 2nd, 10th, 9th, 7th, 14th, May 17th, 16th, 24th 23th 21st 28th 31st 30th

Ledbury Food Bank Fownhope Medical Cen-

Please consider donating tinned or dry tre goods, home essentials or money to the Ledbury Food Bank. The demand is much Contact Details higher than originally anticipated and all Surgery: 01432 860235 are desperately needed. Donations can Dispensary: 01432 860241 be left in St Michael’s Church, Ledbury, Web: www.fownhopesurgery.co.uk the Council Offices in Church Lane, or at the Master’s House. Surgery Hours Monday to Friday, 8am to 6.30pm. Volunteers are also needed to serve in the Reception staff are available on the tele- Food Bank, sort gifts and control stock, phone from 8am until 6pm each day. amongst other things. If you can help, please telephone 01531 633357 or 01531 Making an appointment 633643. The number to call is 01432 860235. Please advise the surgery as soon as pos- If you are in need yourself, please contact sible if you are unable to attend an ap- a health professional, police, CAB, Age pointment. UK or other voluntary organisation, or state welfare. Otherwise contact your local Out of Hours Should you need a doctor between the Vicar who will also be able to refer you to hours of 6pm and 8am Monday to Friday the Food Bank. You will be treated with and 6pm Friday to 8am Monday, please total confidentiality. telephone NHS on 111..

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EMERGENCY Judi Ryan, Barrs Court, Tar- rington, HR1 4EU Police/Fire/Ambulance………. 999 Police (non-emergency)...…… 101 Tatler Distribution Gas…………………………….. 0800 111 999 Kath Lane, 10 The Laurels, Welsh Water………………….. 0800 281 432 Tarrington, HR1 4HY Severn Trent Water………….. 0800 783 4444

Electricity……………………… 0800 328 1111 Power cuts……………………. 105 Website Manage-

HEALTH & MEDICAL ment Hereford County Hospital …… 01432 355444 The Tarrington homepage at Fownhope Surgery …………... 01432 860235 www.tarrington.org.uk is NHS 111……………………….. 111 managed by Vikki Avery

LOCAL SERVICES Citizens Advice Bureau……… 01684 563611 Age Concern………………….. 01531 631280 Samaritans……………………. 01432 269000

LOCAL CLERGY Mandy Williams………………. 07780 586846 John Watkins…………………. 01432 890595 Nicky Seabright………………. 01531 640252

476 BUS TIMES Tarrington to Hereford Bus Station M-F M-S M-F M-S M-S M-S M-S M-S S S Tarrington 0704 0800 0834 0954 1024 & every hr to 1424 1519 1724 1854 2024 2254 Hereford 0720 0830 0900 1015 1045 & every hr to 1445 1540 1740 1915 2045 2310

Tarrington to Ledbury Market House M-F M-S M-S M-F M-F M-F M-S M-S S S NSD NSD Tarrington 0745 0855 0940 & every hr to 1440 1540 1640 1740 1810 1935 2150 2335 Ledbury 0758 0910 0953 & every hr to 1453 1553 1653 1753 1823 1948 2203 2348

M-F Monday - Friday S Saturday only M-S Monday - Saturday NSD Not School Days 30

Approved - Affordable - Community Support

I have always prided myself in delivering services to the best of my ability. The passion I have in this area has given me the drive to now deliver a service of my own, in the way I believe to be truly respectful of clients and their wishes. The objective is to aid daily living and essentially be the extra bit of support and guidance that sometimes we all need a little of. There is no judgment passed, there is no criteria to be able to use the services we offer. Simply, if you feel that we can be of use to you we would love to help. Georgia Langston, MD Services include:  Most domestic chores  Cooking/meal prep  Senior sitting/carer breaks  Social outings  Errand running  Appointments and shopping  Confidence building  Gentle exercise  Encouragement of active daily living and independence  'Personal admin' (phone calls, paperwork, bills etc.)  Escort and support to and from events/appointments

For more information about the service contact our small friendly team

Tel:

07891 734921

Email: [email protected]

Visit: www.morefromlifeltd.co.uk

Approved by Herefordshire County Council, Adult Social Services

Radway Bridge Garden Centre & Nurseries Whitestone, Hereford, HR1 3RX 01432 850009

Radway Bridge Nurseries & Garden Centre was opened in 2002 by Andrew & Annabelle Pearson. It has progressed enormously from those early days and now offers a huge range of items that customers expect from a well run Garden Cen- tre. We are an independent garden centre run by a local family, which makes us more renowned for our friendly atmosphere and familiarity with our locals. The Potting Shed Tea Room is run by Lilla and her team. It is making its mark producing homemade, locally produced hot and cold food. Opening hours Mon to Sat 9am to 5pm Sunday 10.30am to 4.30pm