Tarrington Tatler

Where’s my pear tree then…?

 We’ve gone cryptic again - Pg 8  And an Xmas quiz too - Pg 19  Remembering - Pg 10 & 11  Dresses go to Botswana - Pg 17  Update on housing development - Pg 14  Update on Stoke Edith Station - Pg 18  Time to prune your fruit trees - Pg 20

Deadline for submission for the next issue: Mon 21st January

Hello fellow Tarringtonians,

Well here we are again, bemoaning the fact that another year has gone by and that we should soon be thinking about making New Year resolutions. Well I think I can help you out here with a couple of suggestions. Firstly we have had some cracking entertainment at the Hall over the last year, so if you haven’t been along to any events maybe you should give it a go - it’s fun - look at page 16 if you don’t believe me!

Secondly, if you get all het up over Christ- mas you’ll be needing to chill out, and I know just the thing. Try Ian Lloyd’s yoga sessions in the Hall. With some strenuous stretching and balancing, controlled breathing and the wonderful fragrance of incense, you’ll soon be taking everything in your stride. See page 26 for his story.

I would like to say a big thank you to all those who have taken out adverts and contributed articles during the year, and to the Parish Council who have agreed to provide another grant to help with printing costs. Also, immense gratitude to my partner, John, who proof reads every copy for me and has provided most of (but not all of!) the brains behind the crossword and quiz. Finally, thank you for reading this. You can now try your hand at the crossword on page 8 and the quiz on page 19!

Season’s Greatings from the Tatler Team Judi and Kath

Dates for your diary & Forthcoming Attractions

Date Event Further info

Weekends Father Christmas Grotto at Radways Pg 32 until 23 Dec Garden Centre 3 Dec Tarrington Tots Christmas Crafts Pg 13

6 Dec St Michael’s Hospice Quiz Pg 26

9 Dec Stoke Edith Candlelit Carol Service Pg 14

15 Dec Flicks in the Sticks. Finding your feet Pg 12

16 Dec Village Lantern Walk and Carol Singing Pg 15

17 Dec Tarrington Tots Christmas Party Pg 13 (with Father Christmas!) 19 Dec Yarkhill Carol Service Pg 4

12 Jan Trumpet & District Agric Soc Quiz Pg 21

19 Jan Flicks in the Sticks. I, Tonya Pg 12

27 Jan St Michael’s Hospice Laughter Yoga Pg 26

9 Feb Winter Warmer at Yarkhill Pg 17

Market Theatre, Ledbury, & Regular LEH Events Pg 25 & 27

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

A very warm welcome to

Eleanor Sullivan At Elmswood, Tarrington Common

CHURCH SERVICES: DEC & JAN

TARRINGTON YARKHILL STOKE EDITH

Parish Communion Parish Communion Sunday 02 Dec 9.30am 11.00am

Candlelit Holy Communion Sunday 09 Dec Carol Service 8.00am 3.30pm

Join with Tarrington Sunday 16 Dec Voice Carol Singing Christingle

6pm at Brook House 4.00pm Barn Carol Service Wed 19 Dec 6.00pm

Parish Communion Sunday 23 Dec 9.30am Crib Service 4.00pm Christmas Eve Midnight Commun- ion 11.30pm

Christmas Communion joint service at

Christmas Day Yarkhill. 11.00am

Sunday 30 Dec Benefice Service in Bosbury at 10.30am

Parish Communion Parish Communion Sunday 06 Jan 9.30am 11.00am

Holy Communion Sunday 13 Jan 8.00am

Parish Communion Morning Worship Sunday 20 Jan 9.30am 11.00am

All Age Worship Parish Communion Sunday 27 Jan 11.00am 11.00am 4

A HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND A PEACEFUL NEW YEAR TO ALL OUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS

Peter & Peggy Hammersley John Watkins & Margaret MacLeod

John & Marianne Shipp Liz & John Tallis

Sally & Ted Willmott Karen & David Coleman

Jan & Arthur Pierce Graeme & Jeanette Forrester

Janette Ward Mary Fox

Lynn & Bill Sayer Richard & Tonya Price

June Andrews Vivien Kouzeleas

Margaret & Martin Townsend Ann & Graham Jones

Ros & Brian Robertson Margaret & Richard Bradstock

Liz & John Parry Trevor & Elaine Kerr

These greetings are instead of Christmas Cards with the money raised being donated to the Church of St. Philip & St. James, Tarrington

Rectors Ramblings

Christmas blessings to you all. The season of advent and Christmas is upon us. As I write, it is early No- vember and I am already feeling the pressure to ensure everything is packed in to my ‘busy season’ schedule and I am on top of all the things I need to do and arrange. I know that for many of you, whether priest or lay person, this time of year is incredibly pressurized. We create in our busyness such a stark contrast to the truth of Christmas; the coming of the Christ Child, ushering in a kingdom of peace and goodwill, proclaiming a new way of living where earth touches heaven and heaven touches earth. Whenever, I feel overwhelmed by the busyness, I recall to mind the many times over the years when it is children who have pulled me up and recon- nected me with the truth of Christmas. I don’t think I am alone. I am often told by parishioners that a highlight of their Christmas is seeing children par- ticipating in the annual nativity services. One of my favourite memories of such a service really demonstrates just how much treasure there is to be found in a child’s retelling of the Christmas story and our response to it. A few years ago, in a previous parish, I was leading the annual Christmas Eve nativity service. A popular event that involved an impromptu dressing up in the vestry of all the local children ready for a walk on part as the story was retold amidst a selection of Christmas songs and carols. To be honest crowds of children rummaging through ancient suitcases and loft boxes to select their costume creates nothing short of what became known affection- ately as ‘Chaos at Christmas’. By the time the service was due to start there were hordes of children and an overriding sense that the heavenly host of angels were particularly strong in number, and the number of shepherds suspiciously short. Hey ho, the approach was always to press on and see what happens! As the service began, we had successfully introduced John the Baptist in Hessian sack proclaiming a straight path in the dessert, then came the time for Mary, Joseph and a selection of donkeys to travel down the aisle from the rear of the church. I was used to flexibility in numbers for angels, kings, shepherds and stable animals, all would be well. However, as the Holy family emerged from the crowd, to my surprise, Joseph had two Mary’s in tow; clearly my team in the vestry had miscalculated! Not a problem, I’ve got this, was my approach. As Joseph and the Mary’s arrived, I deftly sat one on the provided chair and the other at her feet. As we moved to the next hymn, it was clear that a grave sense of injustice had been perceived by the

young Mary on the floor, who promptly decided to claim her role by lifting the baby Jesus from the crib. She then took up a position standing proudly in the middle of the stage. At this moment battle ensued and a tousle for possession of both chair and baby began. As the hymn drew to a close an elderly member of the congregation gently made her way to the front, knelt down and drew the disgruntled girls together. She sat down, popping a pre- cious kiss on each forehead and then with a child on each knee, she took up her position in the nativity scene and our story continued with a calm, reverent beauty, that pulled everyone in the congregation into a profound sense of God’s incarnational presence. For me this story speaks so powerfully of the true meaning of Christmas. The children in that nativity and in all nativity’s find something of the spirit of Jesus in the story’s retelling. For me, the figure of an elderly woman holding two warring children, who in her arms found not only peace, but more im- portantly an acknowledgement that in this story above all stories there is room for all, is an embodiment of the presence of Christ. In our retelling of the Christmas story, we find Christ at its heart. A community in Christ, is one that connects with its children. Often through them we can take on the beauty of their wonder, their joy and their vulnerability. In their warring those little girls were vulnerable, into their vulnerability came Christ. I am moved by how vulnerable the Christ child was and that vulnerability in children touches me. Our God, creator of the universe, chose vulnerability in the birth of a child. He invites us into that vulnerability. So this coming Christmas, my invitation to you is to come, come with the child within in you and celebrate. Welcome the holy child and allow the season to transform your relationships with God and with one another. May the peace, joy and wonder of Christmas be with you all. Mandy - 07780 586846 [email protected]

HARVEST THANKS. A rather belated 'thankyou' to all who brought gifts for the Ledbury Food Bank at the Stoke Edith Harvest Service. Once again we were amazed at people's generosity in our tiny parish, & the Food Bank volunteers were, as always, extremely grateful. Thanks again to everyone involved in any way with the service; an enjoyable, successful & well-attended event. Pauline Powell

Back by popular demand… The Christmas Cryptic Crossword This year based on a pantomime theme

A TwoJays Seasonal Production Solution on page 28 8

Across

4. Peter Pan has to be attached to one of these when performing in the theatre. An old means of communication. (5) 6 & 17. This beguiling royal had many footmen and footwomen! (6,8) 7 & 8d. Flaky downfall with no colour. (4,5) 9. A cat was in two of these, but only one tail, initially. (4) 10. You might be at the front or the back of this turbulent shore. (5) 12. However 40 hundredweight produces lots of chocolate ones. (7) 14. This platform for luvvies is within an atheist agenda. (5) 16. He was polite and normal initially but really needed to grow up. (3) 17. See 6 19. He came from nothing with plenty of witt to become the leader of London. (11) 20. A warped veil reveals the character of Captain Hook. (4) 21 & 24. Meddle with the inventor of the telephone. (6,4) 24. See 21 25 & 3d. In the land of nod with a pretty description. (8,6) 26. Under no circumstances on terra firma will you meet a crocodile. (9)

Down

1. A walk on part, usually by a star, per- haps wearing this brooch. (5) 3. See 25 a 5 & 9. Get these sly boots changed to find the inhabitants of 26 across. (4,4) 6. The leaders of pirates uniforms ripped ragged produce this sound. (4) 8. See 7 a 9. See 5 11. Lamb loses tail which is replaced by a vegetable briefly. (4) 13. One had a bit of a do in Windsor in 2018. (8) 12. Baked ones converse to provide vegetable support. (9) 15. Usually found on a bridge or at the dinner table when cruising. (7) 17. It would not have been so romantic if she had just gone to Clarks! (10) 18. Where your consultant likes to operate. (7) 22. These brothers wrote some of the original panto stories. (5) 23 & 2. These rather plain relatives were just not the right size. (4,7)

Margaret Lockwood

We would like to express our thanks to everyone who has been so supportive to us since Margaret’s death. We really do appreciate the cards, letters and kind words that many of you have taken the time to share. Thank you all for your friendship, love and kindness to both Mar- garet and Sandy. It was lovely to see so many of you at the Thanksgiv- ing Service and afterwards at the Hall and I hope we will still see you from time to time in the future.

Arabella, Julian and Daniel, Emma, Claire and Sophie.

WE WILL REMEMBER THEM On 11th November the bells at St. Mary the Virgin, Stoke Edith rang out, like they did at so many churches. This was as part of 'Ringing for Peace - Armistice 100', a national celebration to mark 100 years since the end- ing of 'the war to end all wars'. Over the past 4 years, quarter peals have been rung at St. Mary's to mark the centenaries of our 5 known W.W.I casualties: Alfred Garner, Walter Haycock, James Hughes M.M., Tom Onslow & Henry Ree. Relatives of Walter & Henry have visited the church in remembrance of them. However, there is one other soldier who is not on our Roll of Honour: Pioneer Cecil John Burbridge, Royal Engineers, who died on 1st May 1917 aged 18 near Etaples, France. He was part of the Royal British Le- gion 'Every One Remembered' scheme, as he is not mentioned on any British war memorial. His name is inscribed at Tyne Cot Cemetery, Bel- gium, & he was included in the list of 3,213 Herefordshire Great War dead published by the 'Hereford Times' recently. The following information was located in the 1939 Population Register: John Burbridge, d.o.b. 30.10.1868, retired gamekeeper, & Ida M. Bur- bridge, d.o.b.28.2.1864, living at no.71, Perton; presumably these were Cecil's parents. If anyone has further knowledge of Cecil or our other 5 Great War soldiers we would be very pleased to hear it; photos would be particularly welcome for our Book of Remembrance. Pauline Powell If you have any information please contact the Editor and I will pass it on.

Margaret Lockwood When Margaret and Sandy Lockwood arrived in Tarrington, at the Old Post House, some 29 years ago, they threw themselves easily and hap- pily into the life of the Village and the Church. Sandy had just retired after a lifetime of service as a GP in Oxted, Surrey. Margaret was the perfect Doctor's wife; hostess, house keeper and guardian. Their four daughters came to complete their school and university studies from the new home. Margaret trained as a Nurse and Midwife at Saint Thomas's, Lon- don. She was very proud to be a “Nightingale Nurse” and just loved babies. To her own girls, she was firm and fair and she offered them, together with Sandy, the best of life that could be. And she enjoyed being a grandmother very much. We remember Margaret as one of the kindest people we will ever meet, a gatherer of lost souls and those on the margins. She was a bit of a rebel as a student nurse, and as a midwife, a rebel against domestic order and sometimes against the expectations of friends and family. Margaret took time to join in all that happened in the village and still had time to enjoy being a needlewoman, an artist, a bell-ringer, a hostess and an enthusiast of “proper” wooden jigsaws. The Church was always at the centre of her life. She was a Church Warden for many years and played a large part in all that our Parish Church does. Her faith meant everything to her, strengthened by her much-missed husband, Sandy, and by a determination to see that others had a smoother path. We shall all miss her dearly. She has so enriched our lives; we will all have our own “Margaret stories”. But now she is where she longed to be; with her God and with her Sandy once more. Peter Hammersley

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 to the films, or could offer help to set up, serve teas etc, contact John Tallis. Enquiries 01432 890720 or [email protected] Refreshments and wine will be available as usual.

Saturday 15th December 7:30pm Finding Your Feet (12)

On the eve of retirement a middle class, judgmental snob discovers her husband has been having an affair with her best friend and is forced into exile with her bohemian sister who lives on an impoverished inner-city council es- tate. “The film is about tacking life's issues with courage, humour and strength, no matter how old you are. Haven't laughed and cried in a cinema like that for years. I'm probably not going to go out and join a dance class but I will remember Sandra and Bif's sense of humour and spirit for a very long time.” (on -line review)

Director: Richard Loncraine. Writers: Meg Leonard, Nick Moorcroft Stars: Imelda Staunton, Celia Imrie, Timothy Spall, Joanna Lumley

Saturday 19th January 7:30pm I, Tonya (15)

In 1991, talented figure skater To- nya Harding becomes the first American woman to complete a tri- ple axel during a competition. In 1994, her world comes crashing down when her ex-husband con- spires to injure Nancy Kerrigan, a fellow Olympic hopeful, in a poorly conceived attack that forces the young woman to withdraw from the national championship. Harding's life and legacy instantly become tarnished as she's forever associated with one of the most infamous scandals in sports history.

Director: Craig Gillespie. Writers: Steven Rogers Stars: Margot Robbie, Sebastian Stan, Allison Janney

Stoke Edith & Tarrington W.I. We held our AGM on 12th November, the present officers agreed to continue for a further 12months. The Treasurer gave her financial report, which is quite healthy, and a bring & buy stall held that evening raised £60 which boosted the coffers a little. Sadly we have lost two valued members this year but we will soldier on. Our year ends on 12 Decem- ber with a Christmas lunch at the Plough Inn, Stoke Lacy. 2019 com- mences on Monday 11th February with a games evening, visitors would be most welcome Judy Davies

Tarrington Tots Tots are beginning to get festive! Join us on 3rd December for Christmas crafts and story’s. Then on 17th December we have our Tots Christmas party with a guest appearance from Father Christmas, all the way from Lapland. All are welcome - see our Facebook page for more info. Sarah Brown

Friendship Club As usual, we gather around 12.30pm and start with a glass of sherry or fruit juice - a chance to catch up on news and chat before serving lunch at 1pm. This month it was a seasonal cottage pie and vegetables followed by chocolate brownie and ice cream - all home cooked with fresh produce. After lunch, those of us who felt creative could make Christmas cards with materials provided by local artist, Jeanette McCulloch. Others, less artistically inclined, enjoyed just chatting over a cup of coffee. Our next meeting on 5th December is the Christmas lunch, which is being held by popular request again this year at Alexander Park. We don’t meet in January, but begin again on Wednesday 6th February when we hope to have a new programme for 2019 for everyone to enjoy. 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.

Proposed Market and Affordable Housing Development Land west of Garbrook, Little Tarrington, Hereford

The draft Tarrington Neighbourhood Development Plan has recently been published on the Parish Council website. This identifies land to be allocated for housing in Tarrington and Little Tarrington over the next ten years or so. In addition to the recent approval of housing on land east of Little Tar- rington Common Road, land west of Garbrook is identified in this draft plan as a housing allocation for up to ten dwellings. In view of this allocation, we are preparing a planning application for the land. This will be for 8 market homes accessed from Little Tarrington Common Road. Although planning policy does not require this, the scheme will also include 2 affordable homes. Please contact me should you have any queries regarding the development. Russell Pryce 01981 242928 Planning Manager [email protected] CDB Planning and Architecture

CANDLELIT CAROL SERVICE ST. MARY the VIRGIN, STOKE EDITH. The annual Candlelit Carol Service is at 3.30p.m. on Sunday 9th December And we hope that snow will not force its cancellation this year! Everyone is welcome to our service of well-known hymns & carols with the Saint Edith Singers, in the wonderful setting of St. Mary's by candlelight. Following the service there will be hot soup, mulled wine & seasonal refreshments for all. We look forward to seeing you at this traditional start to the Christmas season. 14

Hobson’s Choice

The Sea Shanty evening was a great success both in respect of fun and fundraising! Over 70 people gathered in the LEH to watch and join in singing with Hobsons Choice, a group of blokes form North Her- efordshire ..as they said “..Shanty Men furthest from the sea!” They entertained us with songs and jokes and even imported a mermaid! [Watch out Graham - she’s got her eye on you… Ed.]

A buffet meal was served cour- tesy of the Hall Committee members and there was a bar .. What more can a village want?

Thank you to everyone who came along to enjoy themselves and support our village hall, we raised a fantastic £750 for hall funds.

Celia Winter

Ooh! Graham!

Thanks to the Dressmakers Earlier in the year a group of ladies met to make dresses out of recy- cled pillowcases. We made over 30 dresses and I am pleased to report that they are now being worn by girls at an orphanage in Maun, Bot- swana. These little girls have very little so a new dress is a very special gift. Thank you to all the ladies that took part. Ann Jones

CIDER AND SAUSAGES

An evening of musical entertainment with local cider tasting and local sausage and mash supper. Yarkhill Village Hall Saturday 9th February 2019, 7:00pm

Tickets £10 in advance available from mid-December Contact Julia Savagar t. or any PCC member

The replacement of the once Demolished Stoke Edith Station

I have not written of this recently as progress has been so slow, a fea- ture of many preservation projects for many reasons. However, feeling that many from the village and sur- roundings who were so supportive (including those who signed the original proposal letter) should be brought up to date, I now put pen to paper. Shortage of funds played a part in the slow progress but my diminishing health has done more. I was diagnosed with a lung condition some years ago (Pulmonary Fibrosis) and over the last couple of years it has worsened considerably; I am now unable to carry out much physical work. Fortunately, all of my sons are very much on board with the Stoke Edith Station concept and put time in most weekends to help out. Equally fortunately, I can still organise and have the benefit of some de- lightful local tradespeople (such as Rob, Roger and Colin from the village). Work has progressed, wiring and plumbing done, also bathrooms, ensuites, and kitchens all now fitted; final painting well underway. Floor and carpet laying will be done early New Year followed by furnishing. In the spring, landscaping will be carried out to recreate the ambience of an Edwardian rural railway station – hope all will be in place for holiday guests by August Bank Holiday. Prior to that, we hope to have an open day when you good people of the village and surrounds will be welcome. In the meantime, should any of you wish to pop in on any Sunday (we are usually at home) to have a “pre look” do feel free to telephone so we can have someone available to show you around. Mike Davies

CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR QUIZ

1. What is the name of the ninth (and last) reindeer to join Santa’s team? 2. Who had a No. one record at Christmas 2008 entitled “Hallelujah”? 3. Which British Territory was captured on Christmas Day 1941? 4. What day of the week does Advent start? 5. In the song “The twelve days of Christmas”, how many pip- ers were piping? 6. Who wrote the Bing Crosby hit “White Christmas”? 7. In which year did Queen Elizabeth II deliver her first tele- vised Christmas message? Was it a) 1953; b) 1955; c) 1957 or d) 1959? 8. What name is given to the event, 9 months before the birth of Jesus, in which an angel tells Mary "Fear not, for thou shalt bring forth a son" ? 9. Which Christmas carol include the words “all ye nations rise, join the triumph of the skies”? 10. "So this is Christmas" are the first words to which John Lennon song? 11. Who wrote the book that inspired the 1983 animated film "The Snowman"? 12. What is the birthstone colour of someone born on Christmas day? 13. Which King of England was crowned on Christmas day 1066? 14. On Christmas day 1967, Paul McCartney announced his en- gagement to whom? (They did not marry.) 15. The first official mobile ‘phone call in Britain was made by which co- median on January 1st 1985? Was it (a) Des O’Connor; (b) Ernie Wise; (c) Les Dawson or (d) Maureen Lipman? 16. On New Years’ Day 1925 Norway changed the name of its capital city to Oslo. What was the previous name? Answers on Page 28

Fruit Tree Pruning Last Winter as part of our Orchard Training, we under took some hands-on pruning training. We started off the session on new trees, progressed to es- tablished orchard trees and finally neglected trees. Apart from being thor- oughly cold and wet everyone at the session learnt something that day and left with a great sense of achievement. There isn’t a right way to prune but these are the recommendations we received for pruning wisely. 1. Use good tools which are sharp and clean. For tree pruning use bypass pruners, aiming for a razor-sharp cut to prevent the onset of disease. Anvil cutters may crush rather than cut if not truly sharp. Line the blade up with the cutting side – which could be upside down.

2. Study the tree before you start. What are you trying to achieve? En- sure that you are pruning at the right time of year. Prune apple and pears in late winter or early spring before new growth starts, Prune stone fruit in the summer.

3. Remove Dead, Diseased and Damaged branches

4. Remove branches which are crossing, rubbing, growing inward or downwards. If branches are running parallel – remove the shadow branch. Remove Water Sprouts (thin branches which normally grow straight up from lateral branches and never bear fruit). Remove Suck- ers – Suckers are unwanted shoots which grow near the base of the trunk. Basically, the aim is to create a tree with well-spaced lateral branches, any branches which interfere with the tree shape and create a dense framework should be removed.

5. Look to achieve balance, beauty and access. Remove branches which are at too tight an angle, allow access to pick fruit. Limit the tree size/ height to the growing area.

6. Ensure the tree has enough light and air. The fruit buds need sunshine to develop. Can the fruit on the side opposite the sun get enough light? Air flow and sunlight minimises fungal infections. The purpose of pruning is not just tidying the tree, it is to shape it for optimum fruiting.

7. Removing the leader branch will dictate the height of the trunk. The leader is a clear central-leading branch that grows upwards ahead of the other branches. Once the leader is removed the trunk will grow outwards and not upwards

8. Prune one-third of new growth from last year’s growing season (not one-third of the tree’s overall branching). Just above an outward fac- ing bud (any growth that faces away from the centre of the tree)

9. Keep stopping and looking, don’t rush.

10. It is better to prune a little rather than not at all. You can always take off more so do it a bit at a time. On old or neglected trees spread the pruning over a 2-3 year period, too much pruning could cause the tree to go into shock.

Unfortunately, the three counties traditional orchard project is coming to an end this year. The project had met its objectives restoring orchards, planting new stock, improving volunteers’ skills, creating an understand- ing of the heritage, flora and fauna of traditional orchards, archive re- search and created art and films to celebrate the nature and history of these wonderful sites. Deborah and Mark Wells

Trumpet and District Agricultural Society

Are holding a Quiz At The Lady Emily Hall, Tarrington On Saturday, 12th January 2019, 7.30pm

Tarrington 80 Club Draw

September 2018 1st £20 J Cunningham No.37

2nd £15 Andrew Wathen No.56

3rd £10 Wiktor Daron No.55

To our friends and neighbours in Tarrington

After 23 very happy years in Tarrington, we have now moved on to be closer to family. We would like to thank you all for your warmth and support throughout our time in the village. Our 3 children Gemma, Charlie and Jack grew up in the village, and we will all cherish memories of experiencing the highs (and occasional lows!) of family life in a beautiful, safe and happy environment. We hope that the village that we love so much will continue to be that special place for many years to come.

Thank you all.

Phil, Wendy, Gemma, Charlie and Jack Preston

Bus Services - Use it or Lose it Well, we will no longer have a late bus on a Friday from January 6th 2019. We are so disappointed as we use it every Friday evening to go to Ledbury. DRM have decided to withdraw it. Saturday late night bus is still running. Just. It too will go if not being used. I want to make people aware that if we don't use it we lose it, and once gone it's almost impos- sible to reinstate. The fare has been reduced to £3 return to try and en- courage more use. Majella White

Lady Emily Community Hall Chairman’s Report 2017-18 We have been pleased to welcome some new people on to the committee – Celia Winter, who has joined, to represent the Film Club/Flicks group; Mary Fox and, most recently, Sarah Brown has joined us to represent the newly reformed Parents and Tots group. The number of hall bookings in the year was 332, a little less than the 391 we had last year. There have been less Badminton sessions, and we have been without the Tots group for most of the year. We have had 4 wedding receptions during the year, but prospects for next year are not as good with only one firm booking and few enquiries. Regular bookings will improve with the Tarrington Tots group re-starting [See Pg 13, Ed], led by Sarah, and a new weekly Yoga class [See Pg 26. Ed] started in October. The drop-off in regular bookings has reduced our income from this source, but this was offset by fund-raising events organised by the committee. These have included the Jazz Concert, a Rock and Roll evening, a concert by the Hereford G&S society and an Arts and Crafts day – these have taken much effort to organise and run, but have been successful in attracting people to the Hall AND raising funds. The new film club, started last autumn, has improved Flicks audience numbers – a better selection of films by the Club members has probably been a factor. The set-up of the Film Club, with a membership fee and reduced entry prices, has given a sound financial basis for the Flicks programme. We have therefore repeated it this autumn. The major works during the year were replacement of the front windows with double-glazed units, purchase of some round tables to enhance our wedding reception facilities, refurbishment of the front porch and the purchase of new equipment to improve the sound quality of films. The first three items were funded from an award of £10,000 from Awards for All, the new audio equipment was funded by a £500 grant from the Elmley Arts Fund. I would like to thank the Parish Council for the continued substantial financial (and moral) support that they have provided. Also, Martin Town- send for undertaking the annual review of our accounts. Finally, I must thank all the members of the committee, who have helped organise events and carried out many maintenance tasks. John Tallis, Chairman of Trustees,

Tarrington Parish Council Meeting – 12th Nov 2018  Councillor Vacancy – Paul Grey co-opted to fill vacancy left by Mag- gie Daron  Councillor Richard Fowler resigned due to other commitments. Sin- cere thanks were expressed for his hard work. Parish Councillor Va- cancy Notice to be displayed on website and village notice boards in due course when received from Herefordshire Council.  Backbury Ward Councillor John Hardwick report:- i. Herefordshire Parish Council Summit on 17th October was well attended by Herefordshire Council Cabinet Members, officers and parish councillors. ii. Road safety at Mordiford School – slow progress is being made iii. Trumpet Crossroads Roadworks – closed 21-27 Nov between 9am and 5pm. Current and future roadworks can be viewed online at https://roadworks.org/  NDP – Draft Plan Document – The Parish Council agree with Here- fordshire Councils Core Strategy that to obtain proportionate growth in the parish the main focus for development should be Tarrington village. A few amendments will be made before the final Draft Plan is approved at a parish council meeting to be submitted to Herefordshire Council for a six week Regulation 14 public consultation.  Speed Enforcement on A438 – data is to be collected by the Safer Roads Partnership before deploying a speed camera enforcement van / motorbike  Precept 2019/2020 – set at £21k.  Grants agreed for Tarrington Tatler £700 and LECH playing fields maintenance £330.  Notice Boards – a new larger notice board will soon be up at Barrs Orchard with the current one being moved to Garbrook to replace the old one there. The full draft minutes of the meeting will be available on the Parish Council website – https://tarringtonpc.org.uk - within one month of the meeting. The next Parish Council Meeting is scheduled for Mon 14th Jan 2019 at 7.30pm at Lady Emily Hall. The agenda will be displayed at least three working days prior to the meeting. All residents are welcome to attend. Janet Chester, Clerk to Tarrington Parish Council

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

DECEMBER DECEMBER

LIVE SHOWS FILMS Saturday 1ST December 8.00 pm ALLAN YN Y FAN Wednesday 12th December 10.30 am Multi-instrumental sextet EDIE – SHEILA HANCOCK Tickets £12 Tickets £6/£3 to include coffee

th Saturday 15 December 3.00 pm th Sunday 16th December 7.30 pm Friday 14 December 8.00 pm LEDBURY COMMUNITY THE BOOKSHOP BRASS BAND Tickets £6 CHRISTMAS CONCERT Tickets: Saturday £8. Sunday £10

th st Thursday 20 & Friday 21 De- cember 7.30 pm JANUARY LEDBURY COMMUNITY CHOIR LIVE SHOWS CHRISTMAS CONCERT Tickets £10 January 17 – 20 and 23 – 26 7.30 pm Matinees 19,20 and 26 2.30 pm LIVE VIEWINGS LEDBURY AMATEUR DRAMATIC th Thursday 6 December 7.00 pm SOCIETY NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE ALICE IN WONDERLAND ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA Tickets: £11/£6 children Tickets £15/£12.50 Family: £37 (2 adults + 3 children)

Sunday 9th December 7.15 pm ROYAL BALLET ENCORE THE NUTCRACKER Tickets £14/£12

St Michael’s Hospice, Bartestree

Laugh away the winter blues and release your inner child. Laughter yoga is a combination of laughter and breathing exercises which are good for the body, mind, spirit and soul. St Michael’s Hospice is running sessions for adults in the New Year, taking place on Sunday 27th January 2019 and Sunday 24th February 2019. 11am-12.30pm Email Elaine at [email protected]

Big Quiz of the Year 2018

Held at Hereford Shirehall on Thursday, 6th December. A team of four costs £60, and you can bring your own pic- nic supper. There will also be a cash bar, raffle and auction. Book your place at www.st-michaels-hospice.org.uk

Ian Lloyd - YOGA My Story I started Hatha Yoga over 15 years ago and like most at first was unsure of what a class would involve. Would I find people sat chant- ing? or maybe tied up in knots? In my experience it was neither but an appreciation of our own mind and body working together. This essentially is what yoga means ‘Yuj’ (Sanskrit for join). Yoga brings both physical and psychological rewards so not only will you feel you have worked your entire body but will leave feeling stress free and rejuvenated. If you would like any more information please get in touch. I run classes throughout the week in Hereford- shire, including Tuesday mornings at the Lady Emily Hall in Tarrington.

REGULAR LADY EMILY HALL EVENTS

Please check meeting dates with contact before attending! Time Group Frequency Contact Name

Monday 10:00 - Weekly, in term Sarah Brown 11.30 Tarrington Tots time

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

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

18:00- Tarrington Weekly, in term Annette Embrey 19:30 Brownies time Thursday 18:00- Ledbury Archery Weekly, in winter Pete Dobson 20:00 Club (Oct-Apr) 20:00- Weekly, except for Margaret McCleod 22:00 Badminton Club Xmas, Easter and August Friday 09:30- Weekly, except for Nikki Schechter 10:30 Pilates Class Xmas, Easter and August 27

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD ANSWERS Across, 4, Cable. 6 & 17, Prince Charming. 7 & 8d, Snow White. 9, Boot. 10, Horse. 12, Buttons. 14, Stage. 16, Pan. 17, See 6. 19, Whittington. 20, Evil. 21 & 24, Tinker Bell. 24, See 21. 25 & 3d, Sleeping Beauty. 26, Neverland Down, 1, Cameo. 3, See 25 a. 5 & 9, Lost Boys. 6, Purr. 8, See 7 a. 9, See 5. 11, Lamp. 13, Princess. 12, Beanstalk. 15, Captain. 17, Cinderella. 18, Theatre. 22, Grimm. 23 & 2, Ugly Sisters.

CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR QUIZ ANSWERS

1. Rudolph: 2. Alexandra Burke; 3. Hong Kong; 4. Sunday; 5. Elev- en; 6. Irving Berlin; 7. (c) 1957; 8. The Annunciation; 9. Hark the her- ald angels sing; 10. Happy Christmas (war is over) 11. Raymond Briggs; 12. Turquoise; 13. William (I) the Conqueror; 14. Jane Asher; 15. (b) Ernie Wise; 16, Kristiana 28

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

14th, 7th, 6th, 13th, 4th, 11th, Dec 28th 21st 20th 27th 18th 22nd

3rd, 11th, 4th, 10th, 5th, 8th, Jan 17th, 25th 18th 24th 15th, 22nd 31st 29th Little Tarrington - Please note the change to collection days over Christ- mas and the New Year. 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..

TELEPHONE NUMBERS Tatler Editor

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

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 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 F&S F&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-S M-F M-S M-S F&S F&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 F&S Friday & 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

November 24th To December 23rd