The family of terminally ill teenager Frank have taken the time to say a huge thank you to the thousands of people that have offered them support and sent them messages over recent days. Frank's mum Emma said: "Hello all. We wanted to drop by and give the biggest...
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CHARITY | Tupsley Girls U12s Pumas are fundraising in memory of Kieran Joyce
From Tupsley Girls: To keep active and help relieve some of the boredom from not playing football during Lockdown V3.0, Tupsley Girls U12 Pumas will be collectively completing a virtual tour of all the grounds in the Barclays WSL and The FA Women’s Championship. This...
NEWS | Sir Kenny Dalglish joins those sending messages to terminally ill teenager Frank as fundraising reaches over £15,000
Sir Kenny Dalglish has joined a number of celebrities in wishing the best to terminally ill 13-year-old Frank. Since receiving the devastating news that Frank's cancer was terminal, friends and family have reached out to the local and national community to help raise...
NEWS | National Recognition for Hudson Stonework
Simon Hudson, of Hudson Stonework Ltd based in the Cathedral Close, has been awarded 'The Master Craftsman Certificate' by The Worshipful Company of Masons in 2021. Simon in the Masons' Yard With over two decades of working as stone mason and carver in Herefordshire,...
NEWS | Hereford Lions Club presents Wally Bowles with award for 40 years service as Santa
Hereford Lions Club has recognised Wally Bowles’ forty years playing Santa when the club brings Father Christmas to the city. Lions president, Sian Bayliss presented the 93 year old retired teacher with a framed certificate praising his support for the club and it’s...
FUNDRAISING | Over £11,000 now raised for terminally ill 13-year-old Frank to complete bucket list
OVERWHELMING! That's the only word you can use to describe the community response to help terminally ill 13-year-old Frank achieve his bucket list. Over £11,000 has been raised so far and Miss Moses, Frank's head of year at Gwernyfed High School even got Matt Lucas to...
COMMUNITY | He’s done it! Litter picking legend Greg Dunsford has collected 101 bags of litter
From Hereford Community Clean Up Group: At the beginning of February this year, 17 year old Greg Dunsford (who is part of Hereford Community Clean Up Group) decided to have a target of collecting 100 bags of litter from around Hereford City. With a little help from...
NEWS | New £6 million sustainable facilities open at Herefordshire primary school
Herefordshire Council’s project provides new state of the art facilities for pupils and staff at Marlbrook Primary School New state of the art facilities opened for pupils and staff at Marlbrook Primary School at Green Croft this week following a £6 million investment...
TV | Married at First Sight UK looking for single people to appear on show
From Channel 4: We’re looking for brave singles for potential future series of Married at First Sight. In this unique relationship series about married life, a panel of matchmaking experts will be there to help you find the one. To apply, email with your name, age,...
NEWS | Over £6,000 raised to help teenager with terminal cancer achieve bucket list
Since sharing the awfully sad news that 13-year-old Frank's cancer was terminal, an incredible £6,000+ has been raised to help Frank achieve his bucket list. What's more incredible is that the fundraising page was only set up yesterday evening! The devastating news...
APPEAL | Help raise money for teenager with terminal cancer to achieve bucket list
There is nothing more devastating than finding out that your child has cancer, it’s made even worse when you hear the news that it’s terminal. This evening, we share a heartbreaking update from Frank’s mum: “It is with an incredibly heavy heart that I share this...
#StrongerHereford | Hereford aspires to be one of the greenest and fairest cities in the country
The Stronger Hereford Vision - Hereford aspires to be one of the greenest and fairest cities in the country, with fantastic opportunities and quality of life for people of all ages. Deeply rooted in our unique rural heritage, we’re blossoming into a richly creative,...
FEATURED | Big plans as React Trampoline Club move to new venue in Hereford
The React Trampoline Club is moving to an exciting new venue, just off Grandstand Road at the old Gelpack site in Hereford. The club has been based at the Whitecross High School and Specialised Sports College on Three Elms Road for the last 14 years! The new venue...
CHARITY | Children help to raise over £42,000 for hospice with reindeer run
From St Michael’s Hospice: Exciting news… The last of our Christmas reindeer have come trotting back in and we're delighted to announce that, thanks to all the schools and nurseries across Herefordshire who took part in our first ever Reindeer Run, we raised an...
HALF TERM | There’s plenty to do this half term in Herefordshire
Despite lockdown, there is still plenty of fun to be had this half term in Herefordshire. Some are virtual, which makes great sense due to lockdown! Herefordshire Council have put together a Facebook group highlighting some fantastic activities including:...
NEWS | Fundraising page set up for litter picking legend
A fundraising page has been set up to say a special thank you to a local litter picking legend in Hereford. Greg Dunsford has been busy litter picking across Hereford over recent weeks, from Belmont, to the Kings Acre area of the city. Despite heavy rain on Sunday,...
NEWS | UK one of the most “nature depleted” countries in the world
BY CLARA HICKMAN: The UK has entered 2021 as one of the most “nature depleted” countries in the world according to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). The government has once again delayed the crucial environmental bill due to the Coronavirus crisis. The...
COMMUNITY | The Living Room – Community Larder
Have you heard of The Living Room? Based on Commercial Road in Hereford. The Living Room offers the following: A cafeA Safe spaceA community larderA training and community spaceFood parcels arrangedPeer support groupsCounselling & Mediation ServicesAny money spent...
EDUCATION | NMITE Bolsters Its Academic Team With New Hires
February 2021 - The New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) has confirmed the appointment of two new academic staff members – Assistant Professor Aris Quintana-Nedelcos and Assistant Professor Tim Belden. They join ahead of the...
FEATURED | Hush Now: behind the doors of Mother & Baby Homes
Herefordshire based theatre company Feral Productions presents Hush Now, a digital theatre production this March. Adapted for the stage and screen from Feral’soriginal site-specific production, Hush Now is a piece of digital theatre...