Press Release from Bill Wiggin regarding Ledbury Railway Station: On 4 April the Department of Transport published the disappointing news that Ledbury Station has not qualified under this round of the Access for All scheme. I have spoken to the Department for...
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ACTIVITIES | The Cart Shed – Book now for May Half Term!
The Cart Shed is a charity based in North Herefordshire that offers opportunities to try something new and improve well-being; to find friendships, a sense of belonging and a place of calm, in a supportive, caring environment for children and adults. Evidence shows...
CHARITY | £126.90 raised for Little Princess Trust at Speed Dating event
The team at Your Herefordshire would like to say a huge thank you to everybody who attended our charity event at Yates Hereford last Thursday. We raised £126.90 for the The Little Princess Trust. Matt Healey presented the cheque to Case Manager Wendy Tarplee-Morris...
WHAT’S ON? | TGA dealer TPG DisableAids to host Hereford mobility scooter safe driving day supported by local council and police
TPG DisableAids, a mobility product specialist with a retail capability across five counties, will be offering a free mobility scooter safe driving awareness day at its Hereford headquarters on 22nd May 2019. FREE MOBILITY SCOOTER SAFE DRIVING DAY. 11am-3pm. 22nd May...
WHAT’S ON? | Presteigne Food & Flower Festival
Presteigne Food & Flower Festival On Bank Holiday Monday 6th May, the beautiful town of Presteigne will stage a celebration of local food and gardens at this family-friendly festival. With free entry and free parking, it will be a great day out and an opportunity...
NEWS | Herefordshire animal lovers celebrate National Pet Day
Pet lovers from across Herefordshire have been celebrating #nationalpetday by sending us photos on social media! Here are a few of the fur-babies, that some of our Facebook followers sent us!
ACTIVITIES | A Day in Oz!
The Courtyard and WildPlay are teaming up to offer you a fun packed day in the Land of Oz on Wednesday 24 April. For 7 - 11 year olds. There will be: Wizard of Oz themed outdoor activities and games with WildPlay from 10am to 2pm. A yummy lunch from 2pm to 2.30pm,...
CHARITY | Five year old Mason to climb Snowdon
Five year old Mason Saunders has set himself the challenge of climbing Mount Snowdon, the highest peak in Wales, to raise money for Hereford & Worcester Animal Rescue. Mason, who lives in Hereford, is a huge lover of animals and will be climbing the to the summit...
NEWS | Success for Hereford Triathlon Club
Two members of Hereford Triathlon Club are celebrating after being crowned as British Duathlon Champions. 15-year-old Tia Froom from Lyonshall won the elite youth race at Bedford to win her first British title. Tia is also a member of the Welsh Triathlon Academy and...
WHAT’S ON? | Building up to an awesome LEGO® Easter in Hereford
LEGO® fans from Herefordshire and beyond have flocked to see the LEGO®: Brick History exhibition – with over 500 visitors on the opening day alone! The exhibition is building up to an exciting Easter with a variety of fun, interactive workshops hosted by Ignite CiC at...
FEATURED | Work underway to expand local manufacturer
Thanks to funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), allocated by Herefordshire Council, local manufacturer Halco Europe Ltd is set to reconfigure their workspace, expanding their operations and generating local employment opportunities. Work underway...
FEATURED | In2 Youth Support Services Launch
More teenagers in England may be out of education training or work (NEET) and for longer periods than previously thought, a study has suggested. An audit commission study of 10 areas suggested that one – in –four 16-18 year olds were categorised as NEETs at some point...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council cracks down on Blue Badge abuse
What difference does one parking space make? It can make a big difference to a Blue Badge holder. Herefordshire Council issues Blue Badges to residents who are disabled and often have severe mobility problems, enabling them to park close to the vital services they...
FILM REVIEW | Big meets Superman in DC’s latest: Shazam!
After a rocky start to their cinematic universe, DC are slowly starting to find their feet. After initially aiming to counter-programme Marvel by creating more bleak and dark superhero movies, 2017’s Wonder Woman was released to near-universal acclaim and proved that...
FEATURED | Summit to focus on finance for small business
A major event is being held in Hereford next week for finance organisations to find out how they can better support small businesses with their growth plans. The Marches Growth Hub, the one stop shop business support service, in partnership with the Marches LEP will...
WHAT’S ON? | St Matthew Passion at Hereford Cathedral
J S Bach’s sublime masterpiece, St Matthew Passion, will be performed at Hereford Cathedral as part of its Holy Week worship on Tuesday 16 April, 7 pm. In a dramatic and musical retelling of St Matthew’s Gospel, Hereford Cathedral Choir will recount the story of the...
FEATURED | The story of Hereford’s Coat of Arms
Every Herefordian should know, and be proud of, the fascinating tale of how Hereford received its Coat of Arms. In 1189, King Richard I gave the City its first royal charter, and with it came Hereford's first Coat of Arms. This crest was the personal arms of the King,...
INFORMATION | Has your baby had their first trip to a dentist yet?
Herefordshire Council’s Public Health team is encouraging parents and carers to take their babies to see the dentist early, even before their first teeth come through. A recent report shows that Herefordshire has a high level of poor oral health in children, with 31%...
NEWS | Ross recycling centre to trial extended opening hours from April
Herefordshire Council will trial opening Ross-on-Wye Household Recycling Centre for an extra day over the busy spring and summer period. Ross recycling centre is one of the busiest in the county, and a growing local population has seen an increased demand for the...
NEWS | The Great River Wye Spring Clean Sunday 7th April 2019
The Great River Wye Spring Clean – Save the Oceans Clean the Land Over the past couple of years it’s been next to impossible not to hear about the growing plastic pollution on land and particularly in the oceans and all devastating effects that has on wildlife. Eighty...