AN expert in tree-dating toured Bromsberrow St Mary’s Church on Monday (August 15) and uncovered “a wealth of history” about the building. Gavin Simpson, a dendrochronologist, was able to inform the churchwarden, Jan Long, that the large cross beams
LEDBURY students are celebrating after posting some of the town’s best ever A-level results. Students at John Masefield High School once again excelled in their public examinations, with an unprecedented 33 per cent of entries resulting in
HEREFORDSHIRE has been named as the 11th cheapest place to buy a pint out of more than 40 UK areas. The 2010 Good Pub Guide, which says that the average pint in the county costs £2.58, well below the national average of £2.81. However the good news
A PARKING suggestion for Ledbury made three-and-a-half years ago has finally found the light of day - long after being forgotten by the town councillor who made it. Herefordshire Council contractors Amey emailed ward councillors and the town council
GURKHA soldiers became the unlikely focus of Ledbury on Sunday (August 15) as a day of celebration brought crowds onto the streets. The national launch of the Gurkha Action Fund (GAF) saw an impressive parade pass through the town and culminate with
WHETHER blooming bouquets or abnormally large marrows - Ledbury Flower Show will have it all. Entries are still being accepted for the long-running annual show, on Bank Holiday Monday (August 30) at the town’s community centre. Organiser Les Thick
LEDBURY traders want to cash in on next year’s Big Chill by losing their relaxed approach to revellers. The verdict comes a week before BBC TV’s Countryfile examines the relationship between the town and the Eastnor event. Traders have
Thursday New Style Solo Ballroom and Latin Class at Club Dance UK, Spring Lane, Malvern Link. 10am. £4. 01905 353052. Super Weeks organised by Active Training and Education at Bromyard. www.ate.org.uk. 0845 567805. Salsa Smooth - Salsa Variations to
