Credenhill Community News MARCH 2017 Issue 96

A Parish Council Publication about Credenhill, by and for the people of Credenhill. Sponsored by: Credenhill Parish Council www.credenhill-pc.org.uk You can also find us on Facebook - Credenhill Community News

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Services in March Sun 5th 11.00am Holy Communion Sat 11th 3.00-5.00pm Messy Church Sun 12th 11.00am All Age Worship Sun 19th 11.00am Holy Communion Sun 26th 11.00am Holy Communion

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Vivian Ball, Barbara Brown, Jean Hawkings-Bowles, Edie Jones, June Jones, Kirsty Macartney, Vicky Rossiter, Betty Tolson and Margaret Tyler. Robert Your team PC Sarah CULLEN PCSO Elena EKANITE

Credenhill Anti-social behaviour in and around the village of Credenhill. Report received on evenings of 23rd and 28th Jan. Up to 12 youths of various ages causing alarm and distress to residents by ringing doorbells, banging on windows and jumping in and out of hedges. On the 24th Jan a group of youths have also been sited around Court Farm derelict building location.

16th Jan – Suspicious activity and criminal damage caused to a motorhome stored in field off Station Road. Offender(s) have approached the motorhome and used a tool, (likely a crowbar) in order to force out the lock to the garage door of the vehicle. This is the third report received between Oct 2016 and 16th Jan 2017 where caravans have been tampered with and damaged.

PARKING CONCERNS

Following on to the article published i the Credenhill Community News Issue 94 December/January 2016/17 regarding parking problems on the state leading from dovecote Lane submitted by estate resident.

This is in response to the parking problems in Centurion way which is not a through road and is very narrow All of the properties when built from the year 2000 were allotted parking driveways. Complaints have been reported by estate residents to the Police Safer Neighbourhood Team on many occasions during the last 18 months about vehicles park- ing on pavements which is an offence, worst offenders being Transit Vans, During 2016 the PSN Team sent our Ad- vice Notice to all residents of Centurion Way with reference to the situation (Se notice attached). This has definitely been ignored by Transit Van owners except those who park their Vans at night on the wider roads opposite the traced areas of the estate. It would b interesting to know if any fixed penalty notices have been issued to offenders! There is no reason why Van owners do not park on their own driveways and if there is another vehicle associated with the property it can be parked on a the road which will not be as dangerous.

Hereford Council were informed of this situation ad replied it was a Police matter. This must be questionable? Pur- chasers of Properties on the estate should have signed the HM Land Registry Deed which supports concerns as fol- lows under PART 5 Restrictive covenants by the Buyer Item 9 and 10 refers:-

9. Not to park or suffer or permit to be parked any commercial vehicle, caravan or boat on the property between any building on the property and the Estate Road

10. Not to park on or obstruct the Estate Roads or Access way (if any).

On behalf of concerned estate residents.

WEST MERCIA POLICE - advice notice

Dear resident/driver/visitor of Centurion Way, Credenhill

Please be aware that the police Safer Neighbourhood Team have received complaints that vehicles are Parking on the pavement (offence). Van’s being the worst offenders

Everyone can avoid a fixed penalty notice! • Utilise your driveway instead of the road where possible • Park correctly, with all four wheels on the road - without causing dangerous inconvenience to others • Park with consideration to users of the pavement including wheelchairs, mobility scooters and double pushchairs to that everyone can get around safety.

We will be monitoring the situation and reporting any offences Thank you Hereford Rural North Safer Neighbourhood Team Waste services charges consultation

Friday 20 January to Friday 3 March 2017 In common with councils across the country, we are facing significant financial challenges as central government strives to balance its budget and we must continue to take the difficult decisions needed to enable us to continue to deliver important services to our residents whilst delivering savings of £87m between 2010 and 2020. Significant changes have already been made to our waste management services over the past few years, including the change to alternate weekly collection, which have resulted in savings in excess of £500,000. As part of our ongoing work to ensure that our resources are used in the most efficient way we have reviewed the charges made for waste management services. The council has agreed that when we set charges we should ensure, where possible, that the charge covers the cost of delivering the service.

We want to hear from: • All residents • Charities • Care, residential and nursing home providers • All household residents who have used or will use the large item collection service We're seeking your views on the proposed changes which cover the following service areas: • Tip permits for charitable organisations • Large item collections (furniture, domestic appliances etc) • Household bin swaps and replacements • Charging residential, care and nursing homes for waste and recycling collections

Take part in the consultation Complete the online questionnaire You can also complete a questionnaire at any of the council's customer service centres or download a questionnaire to print, complete and send to us at FREEPOST AWC. If you need help to understand this document, or would like it in another format or language, please email: recycling@herefordshire.gov.uk

Results will be collated and published in April 2017. at on WITH WITH Centre Centre Refreshments, Bar, Raffle Raffle Bar, Refreshments, Four piece live band and caller caller and band live Four piece 7.00pm until late late until 7.00pm Tickets - Adult £10, Under 12’s £4 £10, Under 12’s Adult - Tickets WHIFFELDY WHIFFELDY Credenhill Community Community Credenhill Station Road HR4 7EY HR4 Road 7EY Station BARN DANCE Saturday 11th March 2017 March 11th Saturday Available from Gordon Batchelor - 01432 760312 Gordon from Batchelor Available Dear Friends,

It had been a sad month with the death of Revd Clifford Knight a few weeks ago. His funeral will have taken place on Friday 17th February. Clifford was the much loved vicar of Credenhill before I came here and retired in the village before moving to Coldwells House when his health deteriorated. Then our centenarian, Hugh Gascoyne, died on 12th February. Hugh was well known around the vil- lage as he took a daily walk with family members usually down Mill Lane. He was a joyful and faith- ful Christian gentleman and I know he will leave a huge hole in the lives of his family and friends who have cared for him so well. His funeral will also have taken place on 25th February. Our thoughts and prayers are with both families.

Jesus summoned the crowd with His disciples, and said to them, “If anyone wishes to come after me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow me. “For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel’s will save it.” Mark 8:34-35

Lent starts at the beginning of March. I wonder whether you might have thought about giving some- thing up for Lent this year. If you have, the chances are you will pick one of the temptations that you come up against in daily life such as an addiction like smoking, coffee or alcohol. There are two main points about having Lent in the six weeks before Easter. The first is that Jesus was fasting in the desert for forty days and during this time he was preparing for the beginning of his ministry. The second thing is that Easter was traditionally the time for baptism and confirmation. In the early Church new Christians had six weeks serious study and preparation before their induction by baptism at Easter. This was a time of fasting, prayer and Bible study and is partly why Christians fast today (in some form) for six weeks ending at Easter as we focus on the suffering that Jesus endured when he went to the horrendous torture of death on the cross. For it was through the suffering of Christ that we inherit eternal life and complete access to God; without the cross there can be no eternal life; without death, no resurrection.

By the way, six weeks excludes Sundays, which are feast days and ensures the most pious have sustenance once a week and so mothers can eat the chocolate given them on Mothering Sunday!

With every Blessing, Rana

The Reverend Clifford Knight

It was a great sadness to have lost a good friend and spiritual companion in Clifford Knight who was a much loved vicar in our 6 parishes from October 1999 to October 2010. He was a quiet, gentle man of great strength of character who was totally dedicated to God and the people of these parishes. He was a deeply spiritual man but knew what it was to be human and so was very understanding. Many of us have lovely memories of him, especially his beautiful singing voice. I was reminded that he sang the Welsh song ‘Calon Lan’ (which is translated ‘a pure heart’) at a Welshman’s funeral in Bishop- stone Church and he sometimes sang to us as part of a sermon. During his time with us he celebrated 40 years in ministry having begun in his home town of Swansea, then served as an Air Force Chaplain after which he went to Lincoln Diocese before coming to us. Our group of parishes were Cliff’s his last appointment and we all benefited from his life and work experience. Sadly his last few years were a struggle as his health failed but even when he was seriously ill he always asked about the folks he cared for and greeted those looking after him by asking how they were. He died as he had lived, peacefully putting himself into God’s hands. He is badly missed by family and friends but it is good to know that his struggle is over. He died on the feast of Candlemas, when we celebrate the presentation of Christ in the Temple in Jerusalem. The collect for the day is very pertinent to Clifford as part of it reads: Almighty and ever-living God...... grant that we may be presented to you with pure and clean hearts, by your Son Jesus Christ our Lord.... I’m sure he has been!

Rev Angie Deane. SSM Credenhill Community Hall

Day and Time Group Name Leader Contact Details

Monday 7.30pm - 9pm Young Explorers Malcolm Cox 07854 299715

Tues 5.pm - 6.15pm Beavers Victoria Smissen 01432 279160

Tues 7.30pm Magna Performing Arts Val Lewis 01432 760115 07854 299715

Wed 6.30pm - 9pm Slimmers World Hillary Burcher 07789 951712

Thurs 6.00pm - 7.30pm Cubs Malcolm Cox 01432 274077

Thurs 7.30pm - 9pm Scouts 07854 299715

Friday 6pm - 7.30pm Rainbows Donna Jones 01432 761056 Brownies

Friday 7.30pm Magna/Young Magna Val Lewis 01432 760115 Performing Arts Betty Morris 07954 081999

Sunday 2.30pm - 5pm Young Magna Performing Arts Betty Morris 07954 081999

March 2017 Welcome to Spring and we hope some new found interest in your Community Hall. This month we wel- come back the Annual Barn Dance with Whiffeldy, a local folk group. So get your dancing shoes ready for March 11th. Contact Gordon Batchelor for details on 01432760312.

We will be holding a fundraising event in the Hall on May 20th so watch out for details. If you have any ideas about starting a group please contact us and help make your Community Hall a thriving centre of the village. Like us on our Face Book page and get the latest information as it happens. If you have used the facility recently please complete our review We are delighted to say that many children parties are held in the Hall. It is a good space for little ones to run around and we are constantly trying to improve the facilities to encourage people to use the venue. So if you are looking for a safe environment for a children’s event please contact us. Help support your village. Don’t forget if you have an event coming up and would like to hold it in a pleasant, light, airy hall with a large outside grassed area [big enough for a marquee] then come along and have a look at Credenhill Community Hall. We can give you details of license holders who will provide a bar for your function if you need one. What is more it will not break your budget ! Please contact us for more information. Betty Morris Booking Secretary 07954081999 or email [email protected]

“FIND IT FIX IT FLOG IT” Have you got a barn or shed stuffed with unwanted clutter? Then Channel 4’s Find It, Fix It, Flog It is looking for you! Our presenters will restore and upcycle your old items – Making you big money in the process. To take part, contact the production team: Email: [email protected] Tel: 02920 223456 Address: Find It Fix It Flog It, Yeti Television, Floor 9, Southgate House, Cardiff, CF10 1GR Applications must be made by 31st July 2017 Website: http://www.channel4.com/programmes/ find-it-fix-it-flog-it Magna and Young Magna

March 2017

‘FITNESS ‘ ‘Fitness’ the third in the series of original comedies set in the Sparkle Spa is returning to the stage from Thursday 25th to Saturday 27th. Come and find out what hilarious goings on have been happening to Chell and the rest of the Staff since Chell gave birth in the foyer and the workman caused an explosion in the Mud therapy Room. Have Mag- da and Nadia managed to get rid of Helen and is Justin staying faithful to Chell. Come and join us to find out . Tickets on sale soon YOUNG MAGNA SUMMER PRODUCTION Our wonderful talented Youth group will be back to entertain you all later this year ,with their own production at Cre- denhill Community Hall . This is where they get to shine by devising and presenting their own performances. Including Music ,Dance and Drama. We have provisionally booked Sunday July 2nd for this showcase of up and coming stars . Watch out for details MAGNA AND FACEBOOK For all the latest information on productions,ticket sales and how to join,just like our Facebook page and you will get all the latest news as it happens PANTO 2017 RED AND ROBIN HOOD Once again our annual Pantomime at Whitecross was an amazing success,thank to the hard work of all the cast ,crew ,families and friends ,and of course the audiences . We had a wonderful time and hope you did too. MAGNA AND CHARITY 2017 We will continue during 2017 to have bucket collections after each performance we do during the year. All the money collected goes to St.Michael’s Hospice . We also give half the bucket collection during Pantomime to the Hereford Lions ,who, among other things bring an audience each year for the Friday night performance of the pantomime. YOUNG MAGNA 2017 Young Magna has gained so much in popularity over the last few years, but we have some vacancies in our Youth group, Young Magna. We meet on Sunday afternoons 2.30 until 5p.m each week, some rehearsals also take place on Friday evenings from 7.30p.m. There is a joining fee of £10 and a weekly fee of £2. We keep costs low to make it an easily affordable pastime. It is very rewarding to see so many young people who are enjoy acquiring performing arts skills. There is some amaz- ing talent around and we hope you will join us for our next production to see it in action. If you would like details please contact Betty or Val, details below. WHAT MAGNA IS AND WHAT WE DO Most of what Magna and Young Magna does is developed from performing arts workshops where we work out scripts and scenes, music and dance using improvisation. We aim to teach performance skills to those who wish to learn in a fun and fulfilling way to be a part of either group see details below. If you or your child would like to join, ring or e mail now for information or to book your place. This is a community group and so is affordable and fun. Your local performing arts group Magna, meets every Tuesday 7.30p.m. Young Magna for 8-16year olds each Sun- day 2.30p.m. to 5p.m. New members are always welcome so come along and join us if you would like an inexpensive and enthralling way to pass some of your leisure time. Ring for details of how to join: Val 01432750115 Betty 07954081999

Mad Hatter’s Tea Party St Mary’s Church invite you to Sunday 2nd April 4-6pm ‘Celebrate with the At the Scout and Guide Hut, Manor Fields, Burghill Saints’ £8-00 Adults £4-00 Children On Saturday 11th March Come and join us for high tea and fun and games. 3pm to 5-pm Proceeds in aid of sponsorship for Amber Coates who Hot tea included will be trekking across the Brazilian Rain Forest, this At Headway ( Trenchard Summer For more information call 01432 761935 Avenue) Tickets should be purchased in advance. All Welcome Available from St Mary’s Church, 5 Glebe Close or call For more information call 761935 Donna 07837651687 CREDENHILL FRIENDSHIP CLUB

I think we would all agree what an entertaining talk Jim Kenyon -The Mayor Of Hereford made, in- cluding his personal life and his duties as Mayor. He brought his chain of office and that of the Lady Mayoress and Pat Milan and Trevor Collins wore them for the evening. After we had a kind of Ques- tion Time which was very Informative, the Mayor then kindly invited us all to visit the Mayors Parlour which was a nice end to a great evening. Thanks to Trevor for inviting him.

Later I asked members if this year they wanted to know where they wanted to go for our trip or did they want a mystery trip, the result was all bar one person voted for a mystery trip.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY. THURSDAY MARCH 2nd ------Bill Jackson The Sheriff Of Hereford. THURSDAY APRIL 6th ------John Clark Wildlife Trust Hereford. THURSDAY MAY 4th ------Sylvia Green-Jones & Wendy Soilleux their talk Haunting And Horros Of Hereford THURSDAY JUNE 1st ------Simon Fanthorpe his talk Forensic Science In The Met. THURSDAY JULY 6th ------Mary Seldon her talk Saving Lives By Saving Time -- The Air Ambulance. THURSDAY AUGUST 3rd ------B B Q/ Cheese and Wine. We will have our full rota of events for you soon. All meetings start at 7.30pm and are held in the Credenhill Social Club Well folks if there is anyone out there who would like to join us at any of the events above please come along you will be most welcome or phone me on 760115 love to hear from you. See you all soon. Credenhill Social & Sports Club A very warm welcome awaits you at Credenhill Social & Sports Club. Don’t forget you don’t have to be a member to come an join us at the functions, or even just to come and have a relaxing drink in a warm and friendly atmosphere, A small visitors fee applies if you are not a mem- ber, or you are very welcome to join the club. We look forward to seeing you soon. Our regular events are still on-going:

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

7.00pm - 7.00pm - 11.00pm 7.00pm - 7.00pm - 11.00pm 7.00pm - 7.00pm 12noon-2.30pm 11.00pm 11.00pm 11.00pm -11.00pm & 7.00pm 11.00pm

Hereford Darts Bingo 7.30pm Ladies Darts Hereford Pool Skittles. Members Open the league 8pm league box, Cash prize. Pool In-house Darts 3rd Monday Indoor Archery Kington Mixed pairs premier Military Vehicle Club Darts league league Club meet 2nd 2nd Thursday 4x4 Wednesday Club new members Preservation always welcome society 8pm

The Social club is a big part of your local community, please give your support. Are you looking for somewhere to hire, at very reasonable prices. We have a very large function room with a bar, available day or night. The room is suitable for all types of events, family events such as wedding receptions, christenings, birthday parties, also for conferences meetings etc. For further information on any of the above please ring the Les on 01432 760600 or Sarah Miles Secretary on 01432 761750 or 07581031457 Up and Coming Events Saturday 4th March 2017 Credenhill Quiz Association Presents A Spring Quiz 7.30pm Max 6 per team £4.00 per person Fish & Chips included First Prize £30.00 Snowball Round £35.00 come on if you think you are clever enough!

SIX NATIONS RUGBY 2017 - Club opens 15 mins prior to match start 11th Mar England v Scotland 17:00 18th Mar Ireland v England 17:00

Saturday 18th March 2017 ST PATRICKS NIGHT CELEBRATIONS Free Entry to Members Fancy Dress Optional Irish Themed Karaoke Saturday 25th March 2017 LAST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH IS MUSIC NIGHT80’S DISCO NIGHT put on those leg warmers and platform shoes and dance the night away with the sounds of the 80’s Saturday 1st April 2017 SOCIAL NIGHT with board games and a burger tables will be available to play Monopoly, Cluedo and Scrabble come and have a social evening and a chat while playing those 2-4 player games that we all love, Ian will here to provide you with a burger if you play up an appetite

Please like us on facebook http://www.thebestof.co.uk/hereford

VALUE OF THE MONTH LOVE “It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres” Corinthians 13:4-7

YOUNG VOICES On Thursday 26th January, Class 5 performed at a Young Voices concert in the Genting Arena in Birmingham, along with thousands of other school children from across the region. This was a fantastic opportunity for all the children and we loved hearing about their experiences. During their time away from school Class 5 also visited Coventry Cathedral and the Shri Venkateswara Hindu Temple.

MALVERN TRIP Last month Class 4 spent 3 days at Malvern Outdoor Elements tak ing part in high & low level ropes courses, abseiling, zip wiring, climbing orienteering, hill walks and blind trails. They had a fantastic albeit cold time in the Malvern Hills!

SPORT SUCCESS Congratulations to our football and netball teams for their outstanding performance against Staunton on Wye school on Wednesday 1st February. Both teams came away with a win. Football 12 – 1 Netball 11 – 0

Thank you to Outstanding Education Solutions Ltd and the PTFA for sponsoring our new netball kit.

YOGA & PILATES CLASSES AT ST MARY’S SCHOOL

YOGA Tuesdays 6.30-7.30pm £5 per class

PILATES Thursdays 5.30-6.30pm £25 per month

VISITS TO ST MARY’S - If you would like to come and visit us you will be made more than welcome by our staff and our children. Please contact Alison Pugh, our Business Manager, or Emma Milne, our Admin As- sistant on (01432) 760408 to arrange a mutually convenient time.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 02.03.17 Year 3 Assembly 9.15am 09.03.17 Year 2 Madley Environmental Centre Trip 10.03.17 Come to school dressed as a scientist for National Science Week 17.03.17 Wear What You Like Day 07.04.17 End of the Spring Term 24.04.17 Start of the Summer Term 23.5.17 – 26.5.17 Year 6 London Residential Trip TTFN – Mr M. Burghill and Tillington W.I. March 21st - Michael Tavinor of Hereford Cathedral will talk about his experi- ences in ‘The Diaries of a Dean’. We meet on the Third Tuesday of each month at 7.30 pm in the Simpson Hall and end with splendid re- freshments!. For more information please contact our Secretary, Joanna Helme 01432 760816, Occasional visitors are very welcome at our main meetings, so do please come along and see what the WI is all about.. We can also be found on Facebook (Burghill & Tillington WI) and on www.burghill-web.co.uk We look forward to seeing you at some or all of our meetings.

Hereford Cathedral Perpetual Trust 5 College Cloisters - Hereford HR1 2NG 01432 374261

Wednesday 1 March Ash Wednesday Eucharist The service will include the imposition of Ashes. music including Allegri’s Miserere. All welcome. 5.30 pm

Saturday 4 March Chorister Open Morning An opportunity for those interested in having a son join the choir to learn more about what is involved, meet current chorister parents and to attend an open rehearsal. To pre-register please contact Geraint Bowen (01432 374238).

Pruning Fruit Trees Course Sat 4 March 10am-4pm This one day course, run by Orchard Origins, will teach you all you need to know about prun- ing fruit trees. The team have distilled all their experience to bring you an easy to digest and fun day. You will be taught the basic rules and given the tools to apply them to trees of differ- ent ages. Whether you have one new tree or a mature orchard, the course will show you sim- ple techniques which will equip you to look after them. Venue: Bodenham Lake Nature Reserve, Bodenham, HR1 3JR Cost: £60 Booking essential: www.herefordshirewt.org / 01432 356872

Weobley Theatre Goers Tickets are flying for War Horse, but there may be one or two left by the time the magazine goes to press – or you can go on the cancellation list. We shall be going on Thurs 19 October to see the 2.30 perform- ance, leaving Bell Square, Weobley at 10.00am, which should give you nearly 2 hours to have lunch or walk around the area. Cost will be £63 including the coach to be paid before 18 May. Now is the time to book for Crazy For You, starring Tom Chambers at Cardiff Millennium Theatre on Thurs 7 September leaving Bell Square, Weobley at 10.00 for the matinée at 2.30pm. “High energy, high kicking and gloriously glamorous, Crazy For You is the ultimate feel-good musical with a fabulous score from the Gershwin brothers’ songbook. Mistaken identities, plot twists, heartbreak, happiness and a wealth of memorable tunes, including I Got Rhythm, They Can’t Take That Away From Me, Nice Work If You Can Get It and Embraceable You. Top Hat star Chambers plays the stage-mad son of a wealthy banker family who is given the task of closing a theatre in Nevada.” All seats are in the first rows of the Circle and are £51 to include the coach, to be paid before 30 June. For further information: Kate Best 01544 318513 [email protected] ! Knit One, Nater Two MARCH 8th & 22nd 2pm to 4pm Nordic Walking is a popular way for people of all ages and abilities to gain fitness, tone up, In the Simpson Hall, Burghill. lose weight and improve their health. £2 including refreshments Friendly knitting group It is a fun, sociable and a fantastic way of ex- ercising whilst enjoying the great outdoors! Suitable for all levels from beginners to the extremely talented. Book a course and find out more! www.herefordshirenordicwalking.co.uk Other types of Crafters also welcome Drop in, no booking or membership Louise Evans 07815 315 503 required [email protected] Car share is available tel: 760067 for details

HEREFORDSHIRE HEADWAY Flicks in the Sticks Headway House, Trenchard Av-

Your chance to see popular films at reasonable prices – only £4.00 Coffee Morning

Where? At the Simpson Hall, Burghill TUESDAY 7th MARCH When? All performances start at 10.30am - 12 noon 7.30 p.m. Tea & Coffee with Biscuits & Raffle rd What’s on? March: Friday 3 : Bor- All welcome derlines “The Hunt For The Wilder- ! people” Please come and support us. Friday 10th: Borderlines “I, Daniel Blake” The Prince’s Countryside Fund The Herefordshire Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (HFYFC) working in partnership with Here- fordshire Rural Hub have secured funding to provide support for training in a rurally based career to the end of December 2019. The funding is easy to access. All you need to do is select which course you would like to go on and complete the application form. If your application is approved you will be able to reclaim 70% of your training and test costs, up to a maximum of £250. Applicants must be a current member of HFYFC or a past HFYFC member (up to 40 yrs old). The fund will support training that will; improve your employability, increase or improve your skill set, im- prove your safety or allow you to undertake extra responsibility in your current job. For further details and an application form please contact: Herefordshire Rural Hub CIC, Agriculture House, Beech Business Park, Tillington Road, Hereford, HR4 9QJ Email: [email protected] Tel: 01432 268 428

The Jack Hughes Fund administered by Herefordshire Community Foundation

This is available for farmers aged over 40 yrs and will specifically provide funds to support those who re- quire retraining or upskilling as they are leaving the industry; training to support a new farm diversification enterprise; training or business support for succession planning. If your application is approved you will be able to reclaim 70% of your training and test costs, up to a maximum of £250. For further details and an application form please contact: Herefordshire Community Foundation, The Fred Bulmer Centre, Wall Street, Hereford HR4 9HP. Tel: 01432 272550 or email: [email protected]

BBC Hereford & Worcester “Munitions” Campaign

BBC Hereford and Worcester has launched a campaign to get official recognition for the forgotten people of the first and second world war – the munitions workers. They turned yellow, lost their teeth, suffered from lifelong illnesses and sometimes paid the ultimate price as they risked their lives to pro- tect Britain but they have still not been given official recognition. Thousands of people, mainly women, worked at the sites at Rotherwas in Hereford, Blackpole in Worcester and dozens around the county. They were known as the Canary Girls because the toxic chemicals turned their hair and skin yellow, caused their teeth to fall out and led to early deaths. It was their stories which inspired BBC Hereford and Worcester to start their campaign to gain official recognition for the sacrifices that they made. Together with help from Bill Wiggin MP and Jesse Norman MP, they’re hoping that the Gov- ernment will honour the munitions workers with a badge, similar to the ones which have been award- ed to the Land Army workers, the Bevin Boys who worked down the mines and the Women’s Timber Corps. The campaign was launched on BBC Hereford and Worcester in January and has already been featured on 14 other BBC radio stations and BBC Midlands Today.

Nicola Goodwin is producing the project and she’d love to hear from anybody who worked at the mu- nitions at Rotherwas, Blackpole or elsewhere in Britain. She’s also collecting people’s memories of their families and any photos that you may have of people who worked in the munitions.

If you can help please contact Nicola on 01432 355255 or at nicola.goodwin@bbc.co.uk

Herefordshire Historic Churches Trust presents MUSIC IN QUIET PLACES 24th March 2017 at 7pm St. Michael’s church, Kingsland Featuring choirs and musicians from Hereford Cathedral School, Kingsland Church of England school and Moor Park school. Entrance is free with a retiring collection for the HHCT. Tickets can be reserved from eventbrite.co.uk - simply search for ‘Music in Quiet Places’ For further information visit www.hhct.co.uk DIRECTORY OF SERVICES

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Why Make a Will - Cohabitees

Making a will is particularly important for unmarried couples living together, to provide for each other after they are gone.

Contrary to popular belief, a ‘common law’ wife or husband does not have legal recognition.

Where a person has not made a Will, there are no provisions in the statutory rules (known as the Rules of Intes- tacy) for partners or cohabitees: the only recourse a surviving cohabitee would have, would be to make a claim against the deceased’s partner’s estate. This is a potentially stressful, costly, uncertain and lengthy process.

Having a professionally drafted Will can provide peace of mind that your loved ones are provided for after you are gone. Furthermore, there are structures that can be put in place in your Will to ensure you and your partner may benefit from your property during the survivor’s lifetime, whilst ensuring that the property ultimately passes to your children.

For those larger estates, inheritance tax can be a particular concern for the estates of unmarried couples. When a single person dies, their estate usually only benefits from their own nil rate inheritance tax band (allowance whereby no inheritance tax is paid, which is currently up to £325,000).

By contrast, for married couples, a person’s estate which passes to a spouse or civil partner is completely ex- empt from inheritance tax. Moreover, when the surviving spouse dies, the surviving spouse’s estate may be able to apply for any unused nil rate inheritance tax allowance from the estate of the first spouse which died. This can ultimately mean when the second spouse dies they can benefit from up to £650,000 free of inheritance tax.

Again, there are structures which can be included in a person’s will, which can assist with inheritance tax plan- ning for the unmarried couple.

If some of these concerns affect you or you would like to make or review your Will, please do not hesitate to con- tact Sally Smith on 01432 349 677 or email [email protected]

Thank you to everyone who supported MAGNA at the recent table sale, at the Community Centre, we didn't do very well, however we raised £38 and gave it to St. Michaels hospice. Star egg toast with avocado and tomatoes Ingredients 5 vine cherry tomatoes 2 tsp olive oil 1/2 avocado squeeze of lemon juice pinch of chilli flakes (optional) 1 egg 1 slice wholemeal bread 1 tsp butter

There's no better way to start Mother's Day than with a comforting breakfast in bed. This eggy breakfast takes just 15 minutes to make and is full of fresh and vibrant ingredients, from ruby red toma- toes to creamy avocado. This easy breakfast idea is sure to make your mum feel like a star. Preheat the oven to gas 6, 200°C, fan 180°C. Put the vine cherry tomatoes on a baking tray and drizzle with 1 tsp of oil; season. Bake for 10 minutes. Mash the avocado with the lemon juice and chilli flakes, if using. Season. Using an 8cm (3 1/2in) star cutter, stamp out a star-shape from the bread. Melt the butter and remaining oil in a non- stick frying pan set over a low-medium heat. Add the bread star and border and fry for 1 minute, until golden. Turn the pieces over and crack the egg into the star- shaped hole. Fry for 2-3 minutes until the egg is cooked, but the yolk is still soft. Transfer to a plate and top with the star. Serve with the tomatoes and avocado. Editor: Glenda Hind 01432 760067 [email protected]

As Editor I am always happy to receive articles for the CCN but would add that, If at all possible, I would appreciate them to be sent by e-mail as an attachment in Word format. If you do not have access to a computer then please drop off any hard copy to Glenda at 3a Station Road, Credenhill in plenty of time for the deadline of the 15th of every month.

Dead line: 15th of every month prior to publication Published: 1st of every month Collect from: One Stop – Credenhill Store Delivered: To every household in Credenhill (Circulation 860)

Parish Council: Chairman Andrew Round 01432 760153 email [email protected] Marion Scott [email protected] County Council: Councillor R Matthews 01432 760498

West Mercia Constabulary: e-mail: [email protected] 0300 333 3000 Crime Stoppers: 0800 555111 Safer Neighbourhood Officers: SNO-PC Elena Ekanite 101 Police Community Support Officer: 07970 602443 Dog Warden : 01432 261761 Street Light Problems 01432 261800 Power Cut 105

St Mary’s Primary School: Headmaster - Mr J Moynihan Business Manager Karen Pritchard 01432 760408 Preschool: Claire 07713 578129 Fieldhouse Kindergarten: Owner – Rachael Cappozoli 01432 761250

St Mary’s Church: Vicar: Revd. Rana Davies-James 01432 760443 email: [email protected] Church Warden Dorrie Coates 01432 761935 Church Warden Mrs Jean Hawkings Bowles 01432 769413

Credenhill Social Club: Steward 01432 760600

Beavers: Victoria Smissen 01432 279160 Cubs: Clayre Wilkes 01432 769211 Scouts Marcus Terry 01432 352142 Group Scout leader Malcolm Cox 01432 274077 Rainbows/Brownies: Mrs D Jones 01432 761056 Young Magna: Betty Morris 07954 081999 Magna: Valerie Lewis 01432 760115 Friendship club: Val Lewis 01432 760115 Community Clinic: by appointment only Mondays Health Visitor 01432 352600 Headway: 01432 761000 Post Office Van - John Mon, Tues, Thurs 10.30am - 11.45am 01885 482201

For Hire Credenhill Community Hall: Mrs Betty Morris 07954 081999 Credenhill Social Club: Steward 01432 760600

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