Two years ago, a handful of local musicians decided to introduce an open music session to the Oak Inn at Staplow. From small beginnings, the session grew to become a regular Sunday evening event, well attended by musicians and music lovers alike.
Largely acoustically-driven and drawing from the folk/blues/jazz/rock genres, one delightful aspect of the session is that the visitor can choose to sit among the musicians rather than before them, enabling real engagement with the process of live music-making; a truly immersive experience.
This Sunday 14th February, Valentine's day, marks the second anniversary of this successful weekly music session. It is anticipated that the pioneers and other regular contributors will be attending in full force to celebrate two years of live musical excellence at the Oak. Don't miss it - bring your Valentine!
Practice video by Epha Roe for students' exhibition at Old Magistrates Court in Hereford. Students' work will include video, photography and graphic design.
In an on-the-street survey conducted by the Ledbury Portal Herefordshire Council's monthly propaganda magazine 'Herefordshire Matters' scored worse than any other local media, despite Herefordshire Council claiming that their magazine has a readership of 83%. The Ledbury Portal's survey revealed they actually have a very meagre readership of 12%.
Redmarley man Adrian Prout has been found guilty of the murder his estranged wife Kate Prout at Bristol Crown Court. The body of Kate Prout has never been recovered and Adrian Prout, who pleaded not guilty to the charges, has not revealed what happened to her.
So, whilst the road maintenance contractors strive to do the sensible thing (a three year cycle of monitoring and mending), Herefordshire Council pulls a bizarre policy out of the hat by way of excuse, involving inexpicable timescales such as 25 years, 55 years and, yes, 238 years. Where did that last figure come from? Was it a lucky number for some erstwhile councillor?
OK, if the records only go back 6 years, I'm claiming that my road is (a) unclassiified, and (b) hasn't been resurfaced since 1772. I expect Amey round within the year. Some rather distressing humps have appeared in the road over the last decade - perhaps they could be removed and used to fill the potholes. Ooh, I'm sure the Council would suddenly find some records older than 6 years if I tried this little scam. Council Press Officers; don't you just love it when they freeze in the light?
Ledbury - Shaping Our Place 2010-2026 (2)