Tarrington
Tatler
Steam Train at Stoke Edith Station
Do you want to make a difference to your community?
Are you worried about cut-backs to local services ?
If so...
Why don’t YOU become a Parish Councillor?
See page 7 for more details.
Deadline for submission for the next issue:
21 March 2015
EDITORIAL
Hello and welcome to the latest edition of the Tarrington Tatler. Inside
these pages you will find a wealth of information (see below for table of
contents), including ‘what’s on’ guides and community news. Good luck
with the History Quiz; it’s a hard one so you are forgiven if you don’t get
all the answers correct! More and more of us are using the internet regularly so I have included some hints and tips for online security within the
pages. These will hopefully help to safeguard your personal information.
If you have anything that you think may be of interest to readers, please
let me know. The deadline for the next issue is Saturday 21 March. If you
want to advertise any services, please contact me as it would be great to
generate a portfolio of local services that the villagers can call upon if required. Until next time...
Andy (Editor)
25 January 2015
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
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Page 7
Page 8
Page 10
Page 12
Page 13
Page 14
Page 16
Page 17
Page 17
Page 18
Page 22
Page 23
Page 24
Page 25
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Page 29
History Quiz
Flicks in the Sticks
Saga of the Stoke Edith Station Project (Part 1)
Your chance to become a Parish Councillor
What’s on at The Lady Emily Hall
Letter from John Watkins
Easter services at Tarrington Church
Church services for Tarrington, Yarkhill and Stoke Edith
Minutes from the Parish Council meeting
Tarrington 80 Club Draw results and news
Tarrington Friendship Club news
Tarrington WI news
Adoption opportunity
News for disabled people and their carers
Royal National College for the Blind ‘Will Writing Fortnight’
News from St Michael’s Hospice - ‘Wags and Wellies’ event
Answers to the History Quiz
Comedy Corner
What’s on at the Ledbury Market Theatre
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HISTORY QUIZ
Answers on Page 25
Do you know your ancient from your modern? Test your
knowledge of British history with these quick questions
1. Richard III died at the Battle of Bosworth, commonly accepted as the
last battle in the War of the Roses. But where was the war's first battle?
A. St Albans
B. Ludford Bridge
C. Wakefield
2. Who is the only British prime minister to have been assassinated?
A. William Pitt the Elder
B. Spencer Perceval
C. George Canning
3. "If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants" is a
line which is (partially) inscribed on the side of the £2 coin, and which
was also referenced in an Oasis album title. But which British scientist is
it ascribed to?
A. Isaac Newton
B. William Faraday
C. Ada Lovelace
4. According to legend, Queen Boudica, who took up arms against the
Roman invasion in AD60, is said to be buried under a platform of which
London train station?
A. Paddington
B. King's Cross
C. Victoria
5. Which English monarch died on the toilet?
A. Elizabeth I
B. George II
C. Edward III
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HISTORY QUIZ
Answers on Page 25
6. Which infamous incident of treachery in Scotland is said to have inspired the extremely bloody ‘Red Wedding’ massacre scene in the TV
series Game of Thrones?
A. The Black Dinner of 1440
B. The Glencoe Massacre of 1692
C. The murder of Lord Darnley in 1567
7. Which town was the seat of Welsh leader's Owain Glyndwr's Parliament in 1404 and is sometimes referred to as Wales's ancient capital?
A. Aberystwyth
B. Lampeter
C. Machynlleth
8. Who was the first woman elected as an MP in the British parliament?
A. Constance Markievicz
B. Nancy, Viscountess Astor
C. Ellen Wilkinson
9. What was the occupation of William Shakespeare's father?
A. Fuller
B. Glover
C. Bowyer
10. In the run-up to World War Two, Bawdsey Manor in Suffolk was associated with the development of which technology?
A. Computers
B. Atomic power
C. Radar
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Flicks in the Sticks Films
Lady Emily Hall
All films start at 7.30pm, with refreshments and wine available both at the beginning and at a half-time interval. Tickets will be £4.50 (£2.50 U-16) at the door. If
you need any help getting to the films, or could offer help to set up, serve teas
etc., contact John Tallis.
14th February
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (12)
Based on his autobiography, this touching film follows the life of Nelson Mandela
from his humble beginnings in a rural village, through his 27 years of incarceration, and to his ultimate inauguration as the first democratically elected South
African President.
Director: Justin Chadwick. Writers: William Nicholson (screenplay) and Nelson
Mandela. Stars: Idris Elba, Naomie Harris and Terry Pheto.
Borderlines Film Festival (27th Feb - 15th March)
Ticket prices 50p above normal; i.e. £5, to cover Festival costs. Tickets also
available from The Courtyard and online.
7th March
A Most Wanted Man (15)
The city of Hamburg is in a state of high alert after numerous terrorist plots with
all the key players locked in a tight battle. Into this complex game of international
politics comes Karpov, a Chechnyan refugee suspected of being part of a terrorist organisation, and Annabel Richter, a passionate human rights lawyer. However, they are simply pawns in a much deadlier game, in this tense thriller from
John Le Carré.
Director: Anton Corbijn. Writers: Andrew Bovell (screenplay) and John le Carré. Stars: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Rachel McAdams and Daniel Brühl.
14th March
Before I go to Sleep (15)
Christine wakes up every day with no knowledge of who or where she is. She
sees a doctor to try and stimulate her memory, and to reaffirm that she is Christine Lucas, with a husband and a young son. But, keeping a journal at her doctor’s behest, she begins to doubt the veracity of this story. Kidman and Firth are
superb in this compelling, enjoyably twisty thriller.
Director: Rowan Joffe. Writers: Rowan Joffe (screenplay) and S.J. Watson.
Stars: Nicole Kidman, Colin Firth and Mark Strong.
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Saga of the Stoke Edith Station Project
Many of the hundred or more people who signed the support notes displayed in the village
(Hall and Pub mainly) asked to be kept informed on progress; I said I would once I had
something to report (that was back in 2011/2012). The whole stressful operation began, I
suppose, back in 1999 (although filled with enthusiasm and optimism, I had no concept of
stress at that point) when I was invited to the Parish Council meeting on 22nd November
of that year. The purpose was to explain my vision for the restoration of Stoke Edith Station to represent a typical 19th Century rural railway station and to present a scale model
of the whole station yard, and the various works to be carried out thereon to the PC.
This would include reinstatement of the platform (which had been left with just a bank of
earth following the British Railway/Beeching vandalism of the 1960s) and reinstatement
of the cattle dock and its siding (this had been filled in with the masonry of the demolished
station and tarmaced over by the same vandals). Also required was a good sized railway
engineering workshop, but most importantly, we needed somewhere to live.
This was to be the old station master’s house which had been derelict for 9 years, and was
dilapidated, had been professionally trashed and was now in a terrible state (but not as bad
as that of the old station itself, this had been completely demolished!). The site had been
roughly levelled and the lovely old station replaced by an ugly Portakabin. Having made
the house habitable and moved in (year 2000), some other of the works on the original list
had been tackled and completed and so it came to the turn of the old station itself. Planning was applied for and granted (unanimous vote by the Planning Committee so I am
told) in March 2013; so far so good, then it started!
Firstly, Network Rail (NR) put in 2 objections that “derailed” things completely. One was
on safety grounds as the proposed station build was near to a railway line; really? The second was that they alleged that we did not own the piece of land upon which the build was
to occur (i.e. the site of the original station). We eventually (after recourse to the Land
Registry Office) were able to prove that we did. Interestingly, this threw up a matter of
interest to us; turns out we also own the piece of land that accommodates one of their level
crossing barrier units and its electrical control boxes, hmm! Having covered that one, the
safety issue caused the most delay – it was July before NR would send anyone out to discuss matters, by which time I was very heavily involved with my core business (July and
August being key months). Many strictures were set out by the 2 NR officials that visited
(a typical safety person and the regional manager). The safety man said he wanted a 2 metre high steel palisade fence built along the platform edge, whereas I wanted a 1 metre
high chocolate and cream (GWR colours) wooden fence. Eventually we compromised on
the fencing allowing me to have 1.25 metre high wooden palings with steel backing held
by steel posts. The planning department was informed of the new situation (land ownership and safety fencing agreement) and the planning certificate released.
Thanks for many people’s support and the saga continues in the next issue of the Tatler…
Mike Davies
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LOCAL COUNCIL ELECTIONS WILL TAKE PLACE
ON THURSDAY MAY 7TH 2015
Do you want to make a difference to your Community?
Are you worried about Local Services Cut-backs?
Why don’t YOU become a Parish Councillor?
As a councillor you can become a VOICE FOR YOUR COMMUNITY and effect real
change. It helps if you're a "people person" who enjoys talking to other residents but,
more importantly, you need to have the concerns and best interests of the community as
a whole at heart.
Councillors have THREE MAIN AREAS OF WORK:
1. Decision-making: through attending meetings and committees with other elected
members, councillors decide which activities to support, where money should be
spent, what services should be delivered and what policies should be implemented;
2. Monitoring: councillors make sure that their decisions lead to efficient and effective
services by keeping an eye on how well things are working;
3. Getting involved locally: as local representatives, councillors have responsibilities
towards their parishioners and local organisations. This often depends on what the
councillor wants to achieve and how much time is available. Council meetings are
always held in the evening.
ALMOST ANYONE CAN BE A COUNCILLOR
YOU MUST BE:
 At least 18 on the day of nomination.
 A British subject or an Irish Republic or European Union citizen living in the United
Kingdom.
 On the electoral register or have lived, worked or owned property in the parish for at
least the last 12 months.
YOU CAN’T STAND FOR ELECTION IF YOU:
 Are the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order or interim order.
 Have a criminal conviction involving a prison sentence of three months or more
(including a suspended sentence) in the last five years.
 Are otherwise specifically disqualified from holding office by order of the court.
If you are interested and would like further information
please email: [email protected]
or phone the parish clerk on 01531 670036
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LADY EMILY HALL EVENTS
FEBRUARY
Monday
02 February
Parents and Tots Group
10.00 am
Saturday
14 February
St Michael’s Saturday Club
09.00 am
Monday
02 February
Bowls Club
7.30 pm
Saturday
14 February
Flicks Film (Mandela: Long
Walk to Freedom) 7.30 pm
Tuesday
03 February
Craft Club
10.30 am
Sunday
15 February
NDP Open Meeting
11.00 am
Tuesday
03 February
Rifle Club
7.00 pm
Monday
16 February
Parents and Tots Group
10.00 am
Wednesday
04 February
Brownies
6.00 pm
Monday
16 February
Bowls Club
7.30 pm
Thursday
05 February
Archery Club
6.00 pm
Tuesday
17 February
Craft Club
10.30 am
Thursday
05 February
Badminton
8.00 pm
Tuesday
17 February
Rifle Club
7.00 pm
Friday
06 February
Pilates Class
09.30 am
Wednesday
18 February
Brownies
6.00 pm
Saturday
07 February
HCBA
09.30 am
Thursday
19 February
Archery Club
6.00 pm
Monday
09 February
Parents and Tots Group
10.00 am
Thursday
19 February
Badminton
8.00 pm
Monday
09 February
WI
7.30 pm
Friday
20 February
Pilates Class
09.30 am
Tuesday
10 February
Craft Club
10.30 am
Monday
23 February
Parents and Tots Group
10.00 am
Wednesday
11 February
Brownies
6.00 pm
Tuesday
24 February
Craft Club
10.30 am
Thursday
12 February
Archery Club
9.00 pm
Tuesday
24 February
Rifle Club
7.00 pm
Thursday
12 February
LEH Committee Meeting
7.30 pm
Wednesday
25 February
Brownies
6.00 pm
Thursday
12 February
Badminton
8.00 pm
Thursday
26 February
Archery Club
6.00 pm
Friday
13 February
Pilates Class
09.30 am
Thursday
26 February
Badminton
8.00 pm
Friday
13 February
NDP Open Meeting
4.00 pm
Friday
27 February
Pilates Class
09.30 am
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LADY EMILY HALL EVENTS
MARCH
Sunday
01 March
Hereford Girl Guides
11.00 am
Saturday
14 March
Borderlines Film (Before I go
to Sleep) 7.30 pm
Monday
02 March
Parents and Tots Group
10.00 am
Monday
16 March
Parents and Tots Group
10.00 am
Monday
02 March
Bowls Club
7.30 pm
Monday
16 March
Bowls Club
7.00 pm
Tuesday
03 March
Craft Club
10.30 am
Tuesday
17 March
Craft Club
10.30 am
Tuesday
03 March
Rifle Club
7.00 pm
Wednesday
18 March
Brownies
6.00 pm
Wednesday
04 March
Brownies
6.00 pm
Thursday
19 March
Archery Club
6.00 pm
Thursday
05 March
Archery Club
6.00 pm
Thursday
19 March
Badminton
8.00 pm
Thursday
05 March
Badminton
8.00 pm
Friday
20 March
Pilates Class
09.30 am
Friday
06 March
Pilates Class
09.30 am
Monday
23 March
Parents and Tots Group
10.00 am
Saturday
07 March
Borderlines Film (Most
Wanted Man) 7.30 pm
Monday
23 March
Bowls Club
7.00 pm
Monday
09 March
Parents and Tots Group
10.00 am
Tuesday
24 March
Craft Club
10.30 am
Monday
09 March
WI
7.30 pm
Wednesday
25 March
Brownies
6.00 pm
Tuesday
10 March
Craft Club
10.30 am
Thursday
26 March
Archery Club
6.00 pm
Tuesday
10 March
Rifle Club
7.00 pm
Thursday
26 March
Badminton
8.00 pm
Wednesday
11 March
Brownies
6.00 pm
Friday
27 March
Pilates Class
09.30 am
Thursday
12 March
Archery Club
6.00 pm
Monday
30 March
Parents and Tots Group
10.00 am
Thursday
12 March
Badminton
8.00 pm
Monday
30 March
Bowls Club
7.00 pm
Friday
13 March
Pilates Class
10.30 am
Tuesday
31 March
Craft Club
10.30 am
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LETTER FROM THE CLERGY
Dear Friends,
Well, here's a thing.
I was very keen to see the results of the questionnaire, part of the
Neighbourhood Development Plan; by the time you read this, you
might have seen it on the village website.
In particular, what was the response to the question, “Among the
other amenities, how important is the church to you?” I was kindly
given a tip off in advance of publication..., third place apparently,
nestling gently behind 'footpaths and 'the hall'; quite a cheering result. If the five people who said that they “didn't know where it was”
would like to contact me I would be happy to call round, pick them up
and bring them over here for a brief tour. I could point out other
landmarks on the way, post boxes and bus stops to name just two.
Presumably they weren't part of the group who were giving top marks
for footpaths on the basis that two of the parish's footpaths go
through the churchyard.
It is interesting that more than 200 people (75% of those who responded) said it was 'important' or 'very important' although we
would certainly be in difficulty finding seats for them all if they all
turned up at once, (difficult yes, but we'd manage).
As if to prove the survey accurate, more than 100 turned up for the
crib service on Christmas Eve which seems to have become the place
to be on that afternoon. As readers will know, we have always encouraged children to come to the crib service dressed as any person in
the story or, if they wish, somebody else entirely different; this being a concession to those who might decline the invitation otherwise.
For some years there has always been more than one Mary and per10
haps an excess of Josephs but always a 'workable' crowd and a manageable balance in dramatis personae. Things it seems, have moved on
in the telling of the story. This year, not a Virgin Mary, Joseph or
baby Jesus doll in sight but almost the whole cast from 'Frozen', a
couple of Supermen, Spiderman and Dorothy from 'Over the Rainbow'.
We're nothing if not 'inclusive' at St. Philip and St. James and so all
those present set off in a procession around the church to find and
worship the new born King in their own way.
Anyway, back to the point, if the church could be important to you,
do come along and relax, feel free to dress in whatever you want!
A very Happy New Year
John
A Fundraising Concert
Plans are being made for a concert in May or June to raise money for
the hall and the work of the church.
There will be a glorious supper which, when the diners are sufficiently mellowed and have lost all sense of discernment, will be followed by
the best entertainment that Tarrington can muster.
If you can help with any part of this venture, moving chairs, cooking
shepherd’s pie, playing the mouth organ or performing a comic song
do let me know as soon as you can.
John Watkins
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The Church Path
It is hoped that during the next few weeks work will begin to construct a new path from the wooden gates by the former rectory to
the church porch. This will allow the church to be more accessible by
those using wheelchairs, pushchairs and indeed funeral trolleys, etc.
If, at a later date further funds can be found, the PCC would like to
construct a suitable path in the 'new' churchyard on the other side
of the bridge.
John
Easter Services
02 April (Maundy Thursday)
Tarrington Church: Eucharist at 7.00 pm
03 April (Good Friday)
1.30 pm Walk of Witness from Tarrington to Yarkhill
04 April (Easter Eve)
Tarrington Church: Easter Vigil at 8.00 pm
05 April (Easter Day)
Tarrington Church: Holy Communion at 09.30 am
Stoke Edith Church: Holy Communion at 11.00 am
Yarkhill Church: Parish Communion at 11.00 am
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CHURCH SERVICES: FEBRUARY/MARCH
TARRINGTON
YARKHILL
STOKE EDITH
Sunday
01 February
Parish Communion
9.30 am
Parish Communion
11.00 am
Sunday
08 February
Evensong
6.30 pm
Sunday
15 February
Parish Communion
9.30 am
Wednesday
18 February
Eucharist
7.00 pm
Sunday
22 February
Family Service
11.00 am
Sunday
01 March
Parish Communion
9.30 am
Sunday
08 March
Evensong
6.30 pm
Sunday
15 March
Parish Communion
9.30 am
Sunday
22 March
Family Service
11.00 am
Sunday
29 March
Worship together at Tarrington. 9.30 am at the Hall. To
process to church for the service at 10.00 am
Morning Prayer
11.00 am
Ash Wednesday
Holy Communion
11.00 am
Lent
Parish Communion
11.00 am
Morning Prayer
11.00 am
Mothering Sunday
Holy Communion
11.00 am
Palm Sunday
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PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
Parish Council Meeting: Monday 12TH January 2015
Public participation session
Residents presented their proposal to purchase the village green, Jubilee
Green. The Parish Council had resolved that there are no plans to sell
the village green. Cllr Grey would remove the broken picnic table. The
lengthsman would be commissioned to cut the hedge. The Parish Council continues to fund grass mowing and appreciates the financial contribution made by the residents overlooking the village green.
Report from Backbury Ward Cllr John Hardwick
There was a question and answer session. Cllr Hardwick informed the
Parish Council that there are plans to build 16,000 houses in Herefordshire in the next 20 years. The majority would be built in Hereford and in
the market towns. The route of a new road to reduce traffic problems in
Hereford, Eastern or Western route, was discussed and there is a large
difference in costs and likely effectiveness between the two routes.
Vacancies on the Parish Council
With only one further meeting before the next elections, the vacancy on
the Parish Council would not but filled. With all eight seats on the council
being up for election in May, it was agreed that prospective candidates
should be informed of the duties of a Parish Councillor and Cllr Tallis
agreed to include this in The Tatler (see page 7).
Neighbourhood Development Plan
Cllr Tallis has been leading the creation of the NDP for Tarrington. The
steering group will discuss the draft plan on 13th January and the outcome will be presented to parishioners at an open evening on Friday 20th
February, during the day on Saturday 21st February and on Sunday 22nd
February. This will be advertised in The Tatler, on the website and on notice boards. Cllrs thanked Cllr Tallis for his work in preparing and coordinating the plan, which has taken many hours.
NOTE FROM THE EDITOR: The Neighbourhood Development Plan Open
Meeting mentioned above has been rescheduled and will now take place on
Friday 13th February at 4pm and on Sunday 15th February at 11am.
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Contd…
Highways and Footpaths
Major improvements have been made to village roads by Balfour Beatty.
The clerk will report that Durlow Lane needs resurfacing work, salt bins in
School Lane near Swan House to be replaced, other salt bins to be resited, and all litter bins to be emptied on a regular basis.
Cllr Grey will install a new footpaths notice board at Lady Emily Hall in
the spring.
The clerk will make enquiries for the installation of count-down speed limit signs leading to 30 mph at both ends of the village and the installation
of a fence at each side of the grass verges on entering the village at both
ends to highlight the area of A348 which lies within the village. The clerk
will set up a meeting with highways and Councillors to plan these
measures.
Date of next meeting: Monday 9th March, 7.30 pm, Lady Emily
Hall. All welcome.
Check Your Privacy Settings
Information you provide online is a revenue source to companies such as
Facebook and LinkedIn. Privacy settings for such software are sometimes changed, exposing your personal information. Know how to check
what your external (public) profile looks like on social media sites such as
Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, and take positive action to find which
photos of you are tagged on Facebook.
Do not allow social media apps to have access to your work phone or
email contacts when prompted to do so. Do not allow social media apps
to have access to your personal phone if you have work contacts stored
on your phone. Some social media software will attempt to harvest and
link people in your contacts list to others in their databases. You might
find your work colleagues being prompted to make contact with friends
and family by these social media sites without your knowledge.
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TARRINGTON 80 CLUB DRAW
NOVEMBER 2014
1st Paul Grey
2nd Liz Tallis
3rd Lady Emily Hall
£20
£15
£10
(No. 84)
(No. 108)
(No. 2)
DECEMBER 2014
1st Sharon Turnbull
2nd Liz Tallis
3rd J Curtis
4th Lynn Hunt
5th Ray Morris
6th Margaret Pserides
£125
£75
£25
£25
£25
£25
(No. 48)
(No. 108)
(No. 20)
(No. 9)
(No.89)
(No. 93)
Now is the time to pay your 2015 subscriptions of £20 each. Can you
please make cheques payable to ‘Tarrington 80 Club’ and hand them to
a member of the committee in January: Robert Hodges, Angela Stock,
June Andrews and Martin Townsend.
You will, no doubt, be pleased to see that in 2014 we raised £1,300,
which has been split equally between the church and the community hall.
The committee would like to thank all those who subscribed.
Many thanks to our supporters and best wishes for 2015.
Martin Townsend
Sandy Lockwood
On behalf of myself and my family I would like to say ‘thank you’ for the
wonderful support and friendship we have received. The many cards and
tributes have been lovely to read and a real comfort. How lucky we are to
live in such a great community.
Margaret Lockwood
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TARRINGTON FRIENDSHIP CLUB
The first meeting of the Friendship Club is on Wednesday 4th February,
with lunch followed by a Bring & Buy and Social. We look forward to welcoming everyone back and also extend a warm welcome to any new
members who would like to join. We have a varied programme planned
for the year ahead, including a Bluebell Trip in May, a Strawberry Tea in
July and a boat trip in September. If any new member has a problem with
transport, we are often able to assist.
Eileen Whiting, Chairperson
STOKE EDITH & TARRINGTON W.I.
11 members enjoyed a very festive Christmas Lunch at the Royal Oak at
Much Marcle for our meeting in December and, of course, we had our
usual ‘Lucky Dip’. There was no meeting in January but 9th February will
be a ‘Call my Bluff’ evening organised by Pat Perks.
9th March will be ‘Life of an immigrant in Andalucia’ by Jan Pierce.
Both these evenings should be enjoyable and if you would like to come
and join us at any time, we will be pleased to see you. There is plenty of
time for a chat.
Margaret Townsend
WELCOME TO TARRINGTON!
Welcome to Samantha and Ella at Birch Cottage!
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Adoption Opportunity
It has been an exciting month for St David’s Children Society following
the launch of our new office on 41 Bridge Street, Hereford at the start of
‘National Adoption Week’ in November. We are a charity which has operated in South Wales since 1942, where we have successfully supported
adoptive families throughout the process of adopting children to form a
forever family. We have always offered a service to families who live
within the Herefordshire Borough and have been fortunate enough to
open a local office to build upon this solid foundation.
Children across England are currently waiting for adoptive families. Our
agency is urgently seeking adoptive families for children of three years of
age and over, sibling groups of differing ages and children from ethnic
minority communities.
Could you offer a stable and loving home to a child? Adopters come in all
shapes and sizes, whether they be married, same sex couples or individuals, unmarried couples and single applicants. Individuals and families
with or without children. People with disabilities, of all ethnic backgrounds, employed or unemployed, a homeowner or tenant and finally of
all faiths or no religious faiths. Whilst there is a minimum legal requirement that an adopter be 21 years of a age, there is no upper legal age to
become a parent, simply an expectation that all applicants will be in a
position to parent a child to the age of maturity.
Should you wish to learn more about the adoption assessment process
or feel that you have something to offer then please do not hesitate to
contact either Lisa or Naomi for an informal discussion on 01432 278188.
Furthermore, visit our website www.adoptionherefordshire.org or even
pop into our office in person.
Keep Internet Passwords Safe!
Think of them like underwear:
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Don’t leave them out
Change them regularly
Don’t let anyone else use them
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MLS (Minibus Link Scheme)
Solving transport needs for not-for-profit organisations
hvoss (Herefordshire Voluntary Organisations Support Service) MLS
throughout Herefordshire; linking groups wishing to use minibuses at low
cost for one-stop journeys with minibus owners who will benefit from a
contribution towards their vehicle's running costs.
MLS is available to all properly constituted, not-for-profit organisations
such as community and voluntary organisations, uniformed youth groups
and youth clubs, schools and colleges. Upon joining the scheme all
groups have access to a list of vehicles appropriate to their needs - passenger numbers, ramp and lift requirements, a list of volunteer drivers all at affordable rates. Minibus owners submit details of their vehicles,
indicating when they are available for loan. These organisations provide
a valued community service whilst increasing their own financial efficiency and publicity through a wider use of their vehicles. MLS administer a
smooth and safe booking process, ensuring both borrower and lender
needs are considered.
hvoss is grateful to have received some funding support provided by Herefordshire Council and MLS aims to make transport accessible to all
schools and community groups, helping to keep minibuses wellmaintained and well-used by everyone. We are looking for both lenders
and borrowers to use the scheme regularly. MLS is also looking for volunteer drivers to join the scheme. If you enjoy driving and meeting people, then driving community minibuses is a great way to get out and
about in your spare time. Drivers must have D1 category and we encourage all drivers to have MiDAS (Minibus Drivers Awareness Scheme)
training. If you are interested in receiving this training, please email MLS
for more information.
If it sounds to good to be true, then it probably is...
If you are sent an email inviting you to click on links from people you
haven’t heard of, don’t click on the link. If an offer sounds too good to be
true, it probably is! Look at the content of the message; is the grammar
correct? Are there spelling mistakes? These are common features of
‘phishing’ emails. Delete the email and DO NOT CLICK ON THE LINK.
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Attention Carers and Disabled People in Herefordshire
In April 2015 the new Care Act comes into force, and has national guidelines,
which all local authorities must adhere to.
What does the Act do?
The Act creates a single consistent route, establishing entitlement to public care
and support for all adults who require care and support. It also creates the first
ever entitlement to support for carers, on a similar basis. The Act outlines steps
that must be followed to work out entitlement, and understand the process. Following a person’s ‘journey’ in the care and support system, an assessment will
demonstrate eligibility (including a financial assessment). This will determine
whether people need to pay for their own care, and in future will include the new
capped costs payment system. Once complete, a decision can then be made
whether the adult is entitled to care and support arranged by the local authority.
When must the local authority meet a person’s care and support needs?
The Act sets out a new legal duty for an adult’s “eligible needs” (determined by
assessment) to be met by the local authority, subject to their financial circumstances. The Act says clearly that a person will be entitled to have their needs
met when:
The adult has “eligible” needs, is ordinarily resident in the local area and any of
the five situations below apply to them.

The type of care and support they need is provided free of charge.

The person cannot afford to pay the full cost of their care and support.

The person asks the local authority to meet their needs.

The person does not have mental capacity, and has no-one else to arrange care for them.

When the cap on care costs comes into force, their total care and support
costs have exceeded the cap.
On 18th March you can find out more from the Director of Adult Social Care at
Hereford Council, Helen Coombes. She will be speaking at Hinton Community
Centre, Hereford as part of the Herefordshire Disability United (HDU) Open
Meeting. HDU is a local charity providing quarterly information sessions, on topics relevant to the disabled and their families, carers, and older people in this
county. The meeting from 10.30 - 2.30 pm is FREE, but you will need to book
your place. Other speakers, all relevant to social care, will also be present. A
buffet lunch is provided, plus the opportunity to speak personally to other organisations present. Contact Sylvia Nicholls on 07817 473813 or email:
[email protected] for more details and to book your place. Check
out their website too: www.herefordshiredisabiityunited.org.uk
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Still Time to Make a Difference
Will Writing Fortnight 2015
Been meaning to get your affairs in order? Here’s a great opportunity for
local people to take a weight off their shoulders by taking part in Will Writing Fortnight 2015.There’s still time to book your place!
From 9th to 20th March 2015, Sally Smith of Harrison Clark Rickerbys
Solicitors, Hereford (01432 349670) and Nansi Webb of Gabbs Solicitors,
Leominster (01568 616333) are offering to waive their Will writing fee in
exchange for a donation to The Royal National College for the Blind
(RNC). This opportunity relates to basic Wills - i.e. where the instructions
outlined in the Will are not complex.
The suggested donation is £95 for a basic single Will and £150 for basic
mirror Wills. The money raised will give students at the RNC the opportunity to prepare for the workplace or further education. To avoid disappointment, book your place now with one of the two participating solicitors.
For more information:
Call 01432 376 371 or email: [email protected]
New Look Tarrington Website
Point your browser to the new look Tarrington website at:
www.tarrington.org.uk
Here you will find a wealth of information about the village, including an
up-to-date ‘what’s on’ guide.
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NEWS FROM ST MICHAEL’S HOSPICE
Wags and Wellies Dog Walking Events this Spring
Your four-legged friends are invited to our series of sponsored dog walks. There
will be routes through Herefordshire’s most picturesque fields, woodlands,
riverbanks and country lanes. There is a real sense of community spirit at the
heart of this ever-popular event. Wags & Wellies is perfect for getting out and
about with friends and family, and a chance to meet new people. There will be
many doggy-themed stalls from local businesses for you to browse after the
walk, so you will be supporting your local community as well as your Hospice.
Collect three special St Michael’s Hospice dog tags - one from each event.
There will be plenty of dog-tastic entertainment for pets and their owners at every venue.
Hereford, Sunday 8th March
The 5km walk starts and finishes at Wyevale Garden Centre, Hereford with halfway refreshments at Breinton Village Hall. All dogs will receive a doggy treat and
a blue St Michael’s Hospice dog tag.
Leominster, Saturday 18th April
The 4km walk starts and finishes at Brightwells in Easters Court and takes you
along part of the beautiful Kenwater river. All dogs will receive a doggy treat and
a red St Michael’s Hospice dog tag.
Ledbury, (venue and date TBC: please contact the Events
Team to receive priority booking)
All dogs will receive a doggy treat and a green St Michael’s Hospice dog tag. For
each event, there will be demonstrations from the Paws For Thought Display
Team (you can even have a go yourselves in the Doggy Dash!) and a professionally-judged "Just for Fun" dog show.
Entry fees
Individual walks: Pre-entry £5 per adult - £3 per child under 16. On the day entry
£7 per adult - £5 per child under 16. All three walks: Pre-entry for all three walks
£12 per adult - £7 per child under 16.
For more information and for terms and conditions, please contact the Events
Team on 01432 851000 or visit our website at www.st-michaels-hospice.org.uk/
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ANSWERS TO THE HISTORY QUIZ
1. St Albans in 1455 - an early victory for the House of York.
2. Spencer Perceval was assassinated on 11 May 1812, shot by a pistol in the
lobby of the House of Commons. His killer, John Bellingham, had been obsessively pursuing a claim to compensation from the government.
3. Isaac Newton wrote it in a letter to fellow scientist Robert Hooke in 1676 - although he's not believed to have coined the phrase himself.
4. King's Cross - according to urban folklore - is said to be where Boudica was
laid to rest, although there is absolutely no historical evidence for this.
5. George II died on the toilet - he may have shared this unfortunate distinction
with his ancestor Edmund II (d. 1016), who was rumoured to have been stabbed
to death by a Viking hiding in his privy.
6. The Black Dinner of 1440 was cited by author George RR Martin as one of
the inspirations for the ‘Red Wedding’ scene - Scots noblemen William Crichton
and Alexander Livingston invited their rivals the Earl of Douglas and his younger
brother to dinner at Edinburgh Castle, where they murdered them in front of King
James II.
7. Machynlleth - Owain Glyndwr was the last native-born man to hold the title
Prince of Wales, and he instigated a Welsh revolt against Henry IV.
8. Constance Markievicz - an Irish nationalist, she was elected Sinn Fein MP for
Dublin St Patrick's in 1918. However, in line with party policy, she never took her
seat.
9. Glover - there are numerous references to the trade in Shakespeare's plays,
such as this from A Winter's Tale: "Come, you promised me a tawdry-lace and/a
pair of sweet gloves."
10. Radar - Bawdsey Manor became the site of the world's first radar station in
1937.
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Fownhope Medical Centre
Ledbury Food Bank
Please consider donating tinned or dry
goods, home essentials or money to the
Ledbury Food Bank. The demand is
much higher than originally anticipated
and all are desperately needed. Donations can be left in St Michael’s Church,
Ledbury, the Council Offices in Church
Lane, or at the Master’s House.
Volunteers are also needed to serve in
the Food Bank, sort gifts and control
stock, amongst other things. If you can
help, please telephone 01531 633357
or 01531 633643.
If you are in need yourself, please contact a health professional, police, CAB,
Age UK or other voluntary organisation,
or state welfare. Otherwise contact your
local Vicar who will also be able to refer
you to the Food Bank. You will be treated with total confidentiality.
Contact Details
Surgery: 01432 860235
Dispensary: 01432 860241
Web: www.fownhopesurgery.co.uk
Surgery Hours
Monday to Friday, 8am to 6.30pm
Reception staff are available on the telephone from 8am until 6pm each day
Making an appointment
The number to call is 01432 860235.
Please advise the surgery as soon as
possible if you are unable to attend an
appointment
Out of Hours
Should you need a doctor between the
hours of 6pm and 8am Monday to Friday
and 6pm Friday to 8am Monday, please
telephone Primecare on 0330 123 9309
Comedy Corner...
Q. Why did the strawberry get a lawyer?
A. Because it was in a jam
Q. Why are ghosts so bad at lying?
A. You can see right through them
Q. What did the snowman say to the aggressive carrot?
A. Get out of my face!
Q. Why do bicycles fall over?
A. Because they are two-tyred
Q. How do you catch a squirrel?
A. Climb into a tree and act like a nut!
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TELEPHONE NUMBERS
EMERGENCY
Police/Fire/Ambulance……….
Police (non-emergency)...……
Gas……………………………..
Welsh Water…………………..
Severn Trent Water…………..
Electricity………………………
999
101
0800 111 999
0800 281 432
0800 783 4444
0800 328 1111
HEALTH & MEDICAL
Hereford County Hospital …… 01432 355444
Fownhope Surgery …………... 01432 860235
NHS 111……………………….. 111
LOCAL SERVICES
Citizens Advice Bureau……… 01684 563611
Age Concern………………….. 01531 631280
Samaritans……………………. 01432 269000
LOCAL CLERGY
John Watkins…………………. 01432 890595
Nicky Seabright………………. 01531 640252
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Nicky Shechter MICHT,IIHHT,VTCT
Remedial/Sports Massage
Therapist &
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Tel: 07813 780234
“Enabling your body to function at its best”
Massage Clinics
Kyrle House, Kyrle Street, Hereford. Tel: 01432 273234
Beacon Clinic, Portland Rd, Great Malvern
Pilates Classes
Friday 10.30am: Lady Emily Hall, Tarrington
Wednesday 8pm: Canon Frome Court, Canon Frome
For all enquiries please contact Nicky on 07813 780234 or email: [email protected]; website: www.shechtertherapies.co.uk
Herefordshire and Marches Association
Meetings are held in Gardner Hall, R.N.C.B
Venn’s Lane, Hereford. HR1 1DT
The next meetings are Saturday 28th Feb at 2.30pm
A talk by Matthew Williams
‘Ghastly Good Taste’
And Tuesday 24th March at 7.30 pm, a talk by Duncan James
Herefordshire School of Romanesque Sculpture
Admission £2 - visitors welcome
(includes tea or coffee)
Further details from Sheila Taylor – 01432 268243
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THE MARKET THEATRE, LEDBURY
Online address: www.themarkettheatre.com
Box Office: 01432 383663
Out of Hours: 07967 517125
FEBRUARY
MARCH
LIVE SHOWS
LIVE SHOWS
Saturday 7th February at 8.00 pm
FUMI OKIGI’S OLD TIME JAZZ BAND
For lovers of jazz – not to be missed
Tickets: £12/£8
Saturday 21st March at 8.00 pm
THE FABULOUS BOOGIE BOYS
Returning to Market Theatre
Fabulous Entertainment – not to be
missed
Tickets: £12/£8
Sunday 8th February at 3.00 pm
OLD MACDONALD HAD A FARM
Fun filled farmyard tale, with sing along
songs
Family Ticket: £16 (adult & 2 children)
Saturday 28th March at 8.00 pm
PENELOPE RETOLD
Caroline Horton – Olivier Award nominee
The Stage – Best Solo Performer
Tickets: £12/£8
Saturday 25th February at 8.00 pm
Pentabus Theatre
MILKED
A black comedy about friendship, unemployment and a cow called Sandy
Tickets: £12/£8
LIVE SCREENINGS
LIVE SCREENINGS
Wednesday 4th March at 7.00pm
Royal Shakespeare Company
LOVE’S LABOUR’S WON
Tickets: £15/£12.50
Wednesday 11th February at 7.00 pm
Royal Shakespeare Company
LOVE’S LABOUR’S LOST
Tickets: £15/£12.50
Tuesday 17th March at 7.15 pm
The Royal Ballet
SWAN LAKE
Tickets: £15/£12.50
FILMS
FILMS
Friday 13th February at 8.00 pm
OF HORSES AND MEN
Tickets: £5
Wednesday 11th March at 10.30 am
(please phone to confirm)
MY OLD LADY
Tickets: £5/£3.50
Wednesday 18th February at 10.30 am
WHAT WE DID ON OUR HOLIDAY
Tickets: £5
Friday 13th at 8.00 pm
MR TURNER
Tickets: £5/£3.50
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Hay Bales
For Sale
Good quality hay bales made
in 2013. Need to clear out
barn. Only £2 delivered
Amenity land and woodland near Moorend
Cross, Mathon
George: 07971 974888
2 acres
Enquiries to Paul Bowness
Doorbars, Worcester
01905 27288
Nursery Direct
Plants direct from the grower
Specialists in bare root trees & hedging
Shrubs, herbaceous, fruit trees & much, much more...
Friendly advice - our prices won’t be beaten
Open Mon – Fri 9am – 4pm. Sat 9am – 1pm
Just off the Kings Acre Rd, Hereford, HR4 7AY
Contact Wmffre (Humphrey) Dafis: 07764 931177
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The Tatler Team
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The Tarrington homepage at
www.tarrington.org.uk is
managed by Vikki Avery
Tel: 01432 890616
Mobile: 07796 146949
Email: [email protected]
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WOODEND FARM B & B
near Little Tarrington
* 4 rooms ensuite
* 4 star Tourist Board rating
* Free Wi-Fi
* Guest lounge
* Full breakfast using local produce
* Online booking available
Web: www.woodendfarmhouse.co.uk
or please phone Sandra or David on
01432 890227 for full details
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