Article by Clara Hickman Despite there being approximately 360,000 people in the UK who are blind and partially sighted and an estimated 285 million people globally, 2021 is only the third year that World Braille Day will be celebrated. The United Nations General...
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FEATURED | The Knife Angel is coming to Hereford in June
The Knife Angel is a stunning 27ft, 3.5 ton, sculpture of an angel made out of 100,000 confiscated knives received from 43 Police Forces across the UK. Originating from The British Ironwork Centre in Oswestry and created by sculptor Alfie Bradley,...
NEWS | Community groups collected over 1,000 bags of rubbish in Hereford during 2020
The wonderful volunteers of ‘Hereford Community Clean Up Group’ and ‘Hereford Community Adopted Area Group’ have been extremely busy cleaning the streets of Hereford and have been collating a monthly tally of rubbish collected throughout the year. The 2020 tally...
SPORT | Festive wins for Jones and Morris at Christmas 10k
In a welcomed return to racing Charlie Jones, of Western Tempo & Donna Morris, of Builth and District Running Club showed they were top of the tree by clinching victories in the 10-kilometre Christmas race, hosted by Hereford Couriers. The race, at a reduced...
VIDEO | The Beefy Boys asked children to design a burger and here’s what they came up with
During the first lockdown The Beefy Boys invited children to design them some burgers to occupy themselves & do something creative. They received an incredible response with loads of burgers sent in and they have picked ten of their favourites to make and eat in...
FILM REVIEW | Lewis Pearce: “Wonder Woman 1984 is a charming return to the cinema!”
After another lockdown, it was great to see the cinema open again. On entering, I was welcomed by the lovely staff as always and I love the vibe of the building and the passion the employees have for film. The cinema is back! For the...
CHARITY | In his 90th year Herefordian Alan Blake aims to climb British mountains with an aim to raise 100K
In his 90th year Herefordian Alan Blake aims to climb Welsh, English and Scottish mountains with an aim to raise 100K for charity. Alan aims to navigate the majestic hills and mountains of Wales, England, Scotland and beyond, without leaving his own garden. Alan will...
VIDEO | Wye Valley NHS Trust: This video will melt your heart
The idea for the video came from Tracey Lowe, a children’s community nursing (CNN) specialist at Wye Valley NHS Trust Herefordshire. Their team usually organise a Christmas party for the children, their families and carers. However with the party not able to go ahead...
NIGHT SKY | TONIGHT: The ‘Great’ Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn
Skywatchers are in for an end-of-year treat, as long as skies clear overnight when Jupiter and Saturn come together, in what is being called The 'Great' Conjunction. In 1610, Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei pointed his telescope to the night sky, discovering the...
COMMUNITY | Longtown Primary School raise money for hospice with Reindeer Run
On Tuesday 15th December, Longtown Community Primary School took part in a sponsored “Reindeer Run” to raise money for St Michael’s Hospice. During the afternoon, the children gathered dressed up in their antlers and red nose and had lots of fun completing as many...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council will give £75 food vouchers to struggling families this Christmas
Families in need are getting extra government support in time for Christmas · £170m Covid Winter Grant Scheme announced last month already in action as vulnerable families across England get help through councils...
NEWS | Extinction Rebellion protest outside Avara Foods in Hereford
The following article is a press release from Extinction Rebellion Marches: Avara, It's your 'Amazon’ delivery! Soya linked to fires and deforestation in Brazil is feeding our chicken! Extinction Rebellion Marches delivered a gift of charred trees and message to Avara...
NEWS | Homeless veterans complete self-build in time for Christmas
Against all odds, six previously homeless veterans have completed a self-build scheme of 19 affordable homes in Leominster, Herefordshire and will be enjoying Christmas in their new homes.The aim of the scheme, which is a collaboration between veterans’ charity...
FEATURED | Courtyard Christmas shows to be screened in cinemas
This Christmas audiences can enjoy screenings of The Courtyard’s 2019 pantomime, Cinderella and 2020 children’s Christmas show, Hansel & Gretel in local cinemas. The Loft Cinema in Hereford and Gloucester Guildhall will both be...
NEWS | Iceland will open at The Range in February
You’ll soon be able to purchase your favourite Iceland items at The Range in Hereford. Signs have been put up outside the store to notify customers that Iceland will be opening inside the store from 26th February 2021. Over recent months, several stores in Hereford...
NEWS | New President for Ross-on-Wye and District Branch of The Royal British Legion
On Wednesday 9th December the new President of the Ross-on-Wye and District Royal British Legion Branch was welcomed and presented with the President’s Jewel. Major Patrick Darling has taken over as President following the departure of Air Cdre Viv Warrington. Major...
NEWS | Plans to create an artists’ and makers’ quarter in Hereford being considered by a community group
Hereford Community Land Trust has applied for funds to purchase a block of property in the Aubrey Street–Berrington Street area of Hereford, according to The Hereford Issue. The project would create new retail space and workshops for artists and craftspeople, combined...
FEATURED | Odeon reopens TOMORROW – Giveaway winners announced
Odeon Hereford reopens TOMORROW (Wednesday 16th December) for the release of Wonder Woman. In the run up to Christmas and during the festive period, Odeon will be showing Christmas Films from just £5! GIVEAWAY WINNERS: TIM COOKE, JULIE BETHELL, CLAIRE JOPLING &...
NIGHT SKY | The ‘Great’ Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn
Skywatchers are in for an end-of-year treat. What has become known popularly as the “Christmas Star” is an especially vibrant planetary conjunction easily visible in the evening sky over the next two weeks as the bright planets Jupiter and Saturn come together,...
NEWS | West Midlands Safari Park offers VIP Safari Lodges experience
West Midlands Safari Park have introduced their brand new Safari Lodges at West Midland Safari Park. Eight exclusive, luxury lodges, designed to give you an up-close and immersive overnight wildlife experience like no other. Safari Lodges short breaks include dinner...