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• Saying Goodbye to Pip

  Created: Saturday, 27 February 2010 11:03 Author: John Eager

  The Ledbury Portal has been advised that Pip Powell's funeral will take place on 10th March, 12.30, at St. Michael and All Angels Church. Jeremy Powell has said that everyone attending will be welcome to join the family at the Ledbury Rugby Club after th...

• Fairtrade Music Jam @ Ice Bytes

  Created: Saturday, 27 February 2010 10:37 Author: John Eager

  This afternoon a selection of some of Ledbury's finest musicians will be bigging up Fairtrade fortnight at Ice Bytes Internet Cafe and Ice Cream Parlour. Members of the public are invited to have a Fairtrade cuppa and enjoy the music. ...

• Travel Through Time in the Kempley Tardis

  Created: Friday, 26 February 2010 11:01 Author: Emma Smith

  Internet users will soon be able to explore the heritage of the village of Kempley in the Forest of Dean, thanks to a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).The award of £30,700 will be announced at The Friends of Kempley Churches’ AGM on Saturday ...

• Le marché français retournera encore

  Created: Thursday, 25 February 2010 17:19 Author: Steve Glennie-Smith

  The French Market will be with us on Friday 5th March, from 9am to 5pm, by the Market House. According to Herefordshire Council, others in 2010 are scheduled for Fridays 2nd July and 15th October.Quelques saucissons pour Marcus, peut-être?  Moi - je va...

• Stub Buddies

  Created: Thursday, 25 February 2010 15:00 Author: Herefordshire Council

  NHS Herefordshire is to help smokers kick the habit with a radical new scheme that provides practical help and support and rewards local people who quit for good.The Stub Buddies campaign launched today (Wednesday 24 February) aims to encourage smokers to...

• Here Comes Everyone

  Created: Thursday, 25 February 2010 13:11 Author: John Eager

  Borderlines Film Festival 2010 have scheduled a whole day's worth of events focusing on  Citizen Journalism in the Digital Age at the Courtyard in Hereford. For the cost of a £15 ticket those interested in citizen journalism can watch two films Burma V...

• Pip Powell

  Created: Wednesday, 24 February 2010 13:39 Author: John Eager

  It is with much regret and sincere sadness that I announce the death of Pip Powell. Pip passed away quickly and peacefully last night with members of his family at his bedside. He will be sorely missed....

• Ledbury Liar Examined

  Created: Wednesday, 24 February 2010 13:13 Author: John Eager

  Two new media have descended on Ledbury this month - The Ledbury Examiner and The Ledbury Liar. But which is which? And is there any point to either of them? The Ledbury Community Portal examines both Ledbury's alternative news and the new voice of Ledbur...

• Tesco Bike Park

  Created: Wednesday, 24 February 2010 00:27 Author: A. Cyclist

  Tesco has finally installed a bike park with shelter:     This is part of their front entrance changes, for which a covered bike park was a requirement for planning permission. As you can see, my rather large bike fits OK if put in forward - the ...

• Malvern Hotel Fire ‘Suspicious’

  Created: Monday, 22 February 2010 11:48 Author: Richard Bull

  The fire at the Tudor Hotel in Wells Road, Malvern on 18th February is now being treated as suspicious. “The actual cause is still unknown, but other information regarding the building during the 24 hours immediately prior to the fire being discovered h...

• Morris: A Life with Bells on (film - 2009/12A/101mins)

  Created: Monday, 22 February 2010 11:06 Author: The Market Theatre

  At The Market Theatre, 8pm TONIGHT - 26th February (Bar open from 7pm). Charles Thomas Oldham, star and writer, and Lucy Akhurst, director and supporting actor, have made a film that's humorous but also affectionate, which can be enjoyed by Morris aficio...

• A Fairtrade Cuppa

  Created: Sunday, 21 February 2010 11:00 Author: Janet Baker

  Fair Trade is no longer a new concept, but Herefordshire was the first Fairtrade county in the Midlands. Look out for local Ledbury events during Fairtrade Fortnight, which runs from Monday 22nd February to Sunday 7th March. More retailers, cafes, and bus...

• Media Campaign will Challenge BNP

  Created: Saturday, 20 February 2010 16:42 Author: Expose the BNP

  Journalists and media workers are coming together later this month to launch EXPOSE the BNP, a campaign aimed at revealing the undemocratic and racist nature of the British National Party.Backing the campaign, James Macintyre, political correspondent for ...

• Hereford Heckler issue 12 OUT NOW

  Created: Friday, 19 February 2010 15:31 Author: Helen Heckler

  Issue 12 of the Hereford Heckler, published by Hereford Solidarity League, is out now, This issue includes, Wiggin is a Wonka Hereford Heckler- the first two years The Whitson Riots of 1605 John Terry Eats Fluffy Kittens, and much much more, Read issu...

• How does Fairtrade ‘fare’ in your weekly shop?

  Created: Friday, 19 February 2010 14:54 Author: Emma Smith

  With Fairtrade Fortnight starting on Monday, Gloucestershire County Council’s Trading Standards is calling on local people to tell us what they think about Fairtrade.Do you think Fairtrade products taste better than organic or local or food sourced from...

• Ledbury Camera Club Meeting Cancelled

  Created: Thursday, 18 February 2010 17:06 Author: Micheal Lever

  Apologies for the short notice but, because of the snow and the fact of it settling, I think it best/sensible/prudent to cancel tonight's first meeting of Ledbury Camera Club, particularly since at night there is the added risk of slipping on unseen ice.T...

• Thieves Attack Past and Present

  Created: Wednesday, 17 February 2010 16:53 Author: John Eager

  Ledbury's Past and Present, one of the jeweller's in the Homend, suffered a violent broad daylight attack today as thieves smashed the shop's window and made off with a number of undisclosed items. A white transit van with false number plates was used to...

• Why Herefordshire schools deserve better funding

  Created: Wednesday, 17 February 2010 10:18 Author: Owen Howell

  Following Herefordshire’s meeting with Minister for Schools, Vernon Coaker MP, ‘Hands Up For Herefordshire’ is continuing the campaign to get fair funding for our county’s schools.  With the Minister’s admission that he has recognised the need ...

• Beat the February Blues

  Created: Wednesday, 17 February 2010 10:13 Author: Mary Fielding

  Ledbury Area Older People’s Forum February has been a cold, dull, depressing month, but Ledbury Area Older People’s Forum plans to beat the blues next Thursday (25th February) when it is holding a Party in Ledbury Community Hall.  There will be music...

• CAMRA award ceremony at The Prince of Wales, Ledbury

  Created: Monday, 15 February 2010 01:54 Author: The not-so-secret drinker

  Friends of The Prince of Wales will recall that their favourite pub achieved "Runner Up" in the 2009 Herefordshire CAMRA Pub of the Year competition. The award will be presented this Wednesday (17th February), 8pm at the Prince of Wales.As it happens, t...