Leominster is on the lookout for an unusual job role, an ‘ale taster’ …. From Leominster Tourist Information: Leominster Town records show that in the 16th and 17th centuries the town employed two Fish-tasters, Bread-weighers and Ale-tasters whose job it was to ensure...
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NEWS | Live music to welcome visitors to Hereford city centre over the coming months with local acts showcased
It’s back! Hereford City Life’s live performance event series, City Life Presents, is returning for 2023 with ten brand new dates! First introduced last year, this series showcased Herefordshire talent and provided...
NEWS | FREE parent and child swimming lesson taster sessions available for children aged 3-6 months, 18-24 months and 3-4 years-old at Hereford Leisure Pool
FREE parent and child swimming lesson taster sessions for children aged 3-6 months, 18-24 months, and 3-4 years at Hereford Leisure Pool! These sessions are completely FREE and a great way to find out all the benefits of introducing your child to swimming in a fun and...
NEWS | Aldi has launched a brand new range of biscuit flavour teas – including Jaffa and Salted Caramel and they’ll be available in stores within days
Aldi has launched a brand-new range of biscuit flavoured teas, including two supermarket firsts, and one which is sure to cause some debates amongst tea lovers. Launching in stores from 15th May, shoppers can get their hands on three different flavoured teas, Jaffa,...
NEWS | Boulder Barn climbs to new heights with sponsorship from Taylor Wimpey
Taylor Wimpey South Wales has recently sponsored t-shirts for a competition held at local climbing centre, Boulder Barn in Hereford. Boulder Barn was originally founded in 1991 by the late J H “Brummie” Stokes, MBE BEM, ex-SAS and Everest Summiteer and his wife Lynn...
WHAT’S ON? | The Courtyard has released its June film listings that includes Super Mario, Renfield, Return to Seoul and The Eight Mountains
Thu 1, 11am THE UNLIKELY PILGRIMAGE OF HAROLD FRY (12A) A seemingly unremarkable man in his 60s named Harold one day learns his old friend Queenie is dying. He embarks on a walk, only to keep going for 450 miles until he reaches Queenie's hospice, much to the despair...
REVEALED | The UK’s first new higher education provider in over 40 years has opened the doors to its latest addition – a new state of the art campus in Hereford
Photo Credit: Bond Bryan The UK’s first new higher education provider in over 40 years has recently opened the doors to its latest addition, a new-state-of-the art campus in Hereford. Skylon Campus is the latest development in NMITE’s (the New Model Institute for...
NEWS | St Michael’s Hospice to open a new shop in Herefordshire later this morning and it’s set to be full of affordable pre-loved treasures
St Michael’s Hospice is preparing to open their latest new store in Ross-on-Wye, which will be packed with affordable pre-loved treasures. The Cantilupe Road store will be the third St Michael’s Hospice shop in Ross-on-Wye to open this morning (May 9th). St Michael’s...
FEATURED | Students at Hereford Academy Earn Rave Reviews for ‘We Will Rock You’ Production
Two performances of the musical ‘We Will Rock You’ by students at the Hereford Academy have earned rave reviews from parents and staff alike. The school production – the first for several years - was performed on two consecutive nights in April...
FEATURED | A company is willing to pay three people £80 an hour just to browse through TikTok to spot emerging trends
Influencer marketing company Ubiquitous is now on the hunt for not one professional TikTok watcher - but three. Most of us spend hours a day scrolling through TikTok—and we do it for free. So why not make almost £80 (£79.34) to be exact) an hour...
NEWS | Aldi launches its Garden Get Together range with decorations, solar lights and tables just some of the fantastic items available
Ready for warmer weather to finally arrive, Aldi is launching a Garden Get Together range that’s perfect for sun seekers and bank holiday partiers. With prices starting from just £1.39, shoppers can pick up everything from outdoor rugs to light up bird baths, in store...
NEWS | A Hereford bakery has an incredible selection of Coronation treats available
A Hereford independent bakery has an incredible selection of Coronation treats available. However, don’t wait too long, as they are flying off the shelves! The Laughing Bloomer on St Owen Street in Hereford shared a selection of photos of their delicious Coronation...
NEWS | Motorists warned to expect delays this Sunday due to several road closures being in place for a large event in Hereford
Motorists in Hereford are being warned to expected delays this Sunday (14th May), due to a large event taking place in the city. RUN Hereford hits the road on Sunday 14th May 2023 – and you won’t want to miss it. From St Michael’s Hospice: Flourish in the 5K, tackle a...
COMMUNITY | Family ask for help in raising funds to make home adaptations after their son was found to have a rare genetic condition that causes multiple daily seizures
A local family are asking for help in raising funds to help make home adaptations after their son, Alfie, was found to have a rare genetic condition that cause multiple daily seizures. Here is a message from Alfie’s Mum: “Hi, my name is Laura. I am wife to...
NEWS | FREE parent and child swimming lesson taster sessions for children aged 3-6 months, 18-24 months and 3-4 years-old at Hereford Leisure Pool
FREE parent and child swimming lesson taster sessions for children aged 3-6 months, 18-24 months, and 3-4 years at Hereford Leisure Pool! These sessions are completely FREE and a great way to find out all the benefits of introducing your child to swimming in a fun and...
FEATURED | A Hereford city centre pub has a children’s menu where meals include an ice cream and a drink – All for JUST £2!
A Hereford city centre pub has launched a children’s menu where meals include an ice cream and a drink - All for JUST £2! Sounds good, doesn’t it? Well, the pub offering the deal is The Stables on West Street. They are open from 12-3pm Monday to Thursday and...
COMMUNITY | Help raise money for a special cot to support a young boy called Romey who was born with a condition causing a number of complex disabilities
Can you help to raise money for Romey, a young boy from Herefordshire who requires a special cot to support him due to having a condition that causes a number of complex disabilities. Romey was born on the 28th January and has been in hospital for long periods...
NEWS | Work to refurbish the Castle Green Pavilion set to commence this month by a local building construction company
Friends of Castle Green CIC is delighted to have appointed a contractor to carry out the refurbishment works to the Pavilion. Local building construction company Vision BD has been appointed to commence work in May, after a lengthy tender process. The company...
NEWS | To mark the Coronation all state funded primary schools will be sent wildflower seeds, inspired by His Majesty The King’s love of nature
Photo Credit: Karl Ryan / Snapshots of Your Herefordshire To mark the Coronation all state funded primary schools will be sent wildflower seeds that will empower children across the country to discover the joys of nature. The government-funded project was inspired by...
FEATURED | A wonderful restaurant and cocktail bar with a relaxed and friendly vibe plus a fantastic menu!
No3 is a restaurant on Gloucester Road in Ross-on-Wye, with a relaxed & friendly vibe. For those with pure food indulgence in mind, they offer a relaxed, modern, European menu for light lunches, dinner & cocktails. With 30 years experience in the industry, the...