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Issue 67 Autumn 2017
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View of Whitehouse Farm in late 1950’s from rear of Mount Crescent house probably on same site as the current Whitehouse Hub. The Prospect Walk ridge can be seen in background
Memories of Tupsley Past: Whitehouse Farm Tupsley Voice was delighted to recently receive the above photograph of Whitehouse Farm which it is believed was taken in the late 1950’s or early 60’s (ie approx. 60 years ago). It was taken by one of the Layton family who lived in 47 Mount Crescent which now backs on to Cilcennin Close, before of course the Whittern Way estate was built in the 1960’s. It appears from the photos received that the farm buildings were in virtually the same position as the Whitehouse Hub, which of course is currently being converted from the Whitehouse public house, that was presumably constructed while the Whittern Way estate was being built. John Stephens and his sister Betty (now Carol) who were born and bred in Mount Crescent recall the following. If you recall different, or anything else about Whitehouse farm then do let Tupsley Voice know, so we can add it to the Tupsley Voice records. Misses Linda and Winifred Jones lived at Whitehouse Farm which had a large dairy herd on approx. 120 acres of pasture stretching from Ledbury Road over the hill and down to Tupsley Book at the edge of the Lugg valley. To the west was land belonging to Prospect Farm, Folly Lane, farmed by Mr Skerrett and to the east was land belonging to Lower House
Farm, near the Cock of Tupsley, farmed by Mr Watkins . The farm entrance was close to the Burden Road junction with Ledbury Road. In approximately 1957 Seaton Avenue was extended east of Burden Road on the Whitehouse Farm land. The milk from Whitehouse Farm was delivered door to door every day to two rounds. Miss Winifred Jones drove a Morris eight van around the Mill Street (Castle Green) area, delivering 1, 1½ and 2 pint bottles. The second round was done by Miss Lynda Jones on Ledbury Road and Mount Crescent using a horse and trap carrying metal churns of milk. She then used a bucket and 1pint and ½ pint ladles to measure and pour the milk into the household’s own milk jugs. In the early 1950’s John Stephens (aged 10 -14) helped on this round at weekends and in his school holidays. The horse pulling the cart was a favourite with young and elderly people since the pony knew when to stop for a treat. The horse also knew exactly where to stop for each house and would wait without instructions from Miss Lynda Jones. Whitehouse farm house was a Victorian building with steps up to the living rooms with storage underneath for butter making. There was also a mangle with wooden rollers for washing clothes and bedding, with Continued Page 3
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TupsleyVoice Community Groups at Hampton Park Church Tupsley is fortunate to have a lot of community activities that meet at Hampton Park Church, Hampton Dene Road. Consider enriching your life and making new friends by joining one of them.
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Tai Chi
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Tupsley Friends
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Slimming World
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6:15 – 6:45
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7:30 – 9:30
Scottish Dancing
Jenny: 266 011
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John Stephens and his friend turning the handle many times on wash day. Three people worked on the farm for the Jones sisters. Ray Able, who also lived at the farm, Alfred Smith, and “Jeno”, an Italian ex prisoner of war from the Tupsley prisoner of war camp. The camp was on, what is now, the sports field at the back of the Sports Hall of Bishop’s School.
Sponsor(s) and extra volunteers desperately NEEDED.
Harvest time was memorable since the Whitehouse Farm horse and cart would arrive at St Paul’s church porch with produce for the Harvest Festival. At Christmas, holly, mistletoe and greenery would be taken from the farm by horse and cart to the church porch for church decorations for the Christmas services. The Misses Winifred and Lynda Jones are remembered by a plaque on the oak doors inside St Paul’s church porch which were made in their memory.
Picnic in the Park 2017 Despite the attendance being down from previous years and the weather not all that great, the 5th Picnic in the Park on July 22nd was still a success and we managed to dodge the rain! Thank you so much to our sponsorsTupsley Butchers (amazing sausages!), Hampton Hire, S & A fruits, Arrow Hire, The Core, Everyday Play, the Magician, Derek for the use of the bar and all the volunteers for their generosity, time and commitment.
CTCG are now beginning to plan their next event, the annual Bonfire and fireworks. We have provisionally agreed to host this on Saturday November 4th but for this to go ahead we desperately need more volunteers to commit themselves and ideally a sponsor or sponsors. Is there a local company that would like to get involved? Local residents know that this has now become a very big event but we will need more help from the community if it is to go ahead! If there is something you can do to help, then please contact Abbi Maddox on 07711 049 509; message CTCG on facebook or use the CTCG website. CTCG and the community it serves would really appreciate some help. Thank you.
Community Group Members tend Ledbury Road Roundabout
Central Tupsley Community Group Roundabout garden Central Tupsley Community Group (CTCG) members Monica Downes and Paul Andrews were spotted during the summer gardening on the Ledbury Road roundabout helping to make Tupsley and Hereford an attractive place to live as well as look attractive to the drivers and passengers entering and leaving the city via Ledbury Road. CTCG also maintains the floral coat of arms a little further up Ledbury Road. Tupsley Voice takes the opportunity to thank them for doing this for the Saturday October 7th City and the Tupsley Hampton Park Church Community. Anyone interested in giving CTCG an occasional Adult - £8 Child - £4 hand with the task Family - £20 in future would, I (2 Adults & 2 children under 14 yrs old) am sure, be given a (Includes food – Baked potato with very warm welcome. filling & side salad & apple pie) Just contact Abbi Tickets available from Maddox on 07711 Coffee Shop, St Paul’s Church or 049 509; message 01432 272558 CTCG on facebook, Pre-booking helpful due to catering or use the CTCG Proceeds raised in aid of St Paul’s Church Drive Fund & website.
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TupsleyVoice New little steps in St Paul’s Childcare
Alison Armstrong chats to two Holiday at Home attendees.
Holiday at Home 2017 Early in August the 3 day, Holiday at Home (the 13th), was held at Hampton Park Church. 30 Tupsley senior citizens enjoyed 3 days of companionship interrupted by coffee, tea, cakes and lunches. On Tuesday afternoon, the Garrick Singers from the Courtyard Theatre provided a wonderful medley of songs to entertain us. Wednesday was the usual ‘day out’ by coach, and the venue this year was Kilpeck Church where Diana Thomas gave a potted history of how the Church came to be there and the unique treasures it holds. After Kilpeck, the next stop was Pengethley Garden Centre for a good lunch. Thursday’s entertainment was provided by the Three Counties School Ballet – oh how many of us wish we had that energy and mobility- and a Cathedral chorister sang two songs. The afternoon ended with the traditional cakes and strawberries and ice cream. Pam Pratley cooked wonderful lunches for us all on the two days we stayed at Hampton Park – (where would we be without Pam?). What a pleasure it was to have a good lunch and the chance to chat while it was being eaten. Events like Holiday at Home only work thanks to the help of a large team of volunteers to whom we are all very grateful. Holiday at Home is run for the Tupsley community by St Paul’s and Hampton Park Church members and is sponsored by Tupsley Coffee Shop. Let us hope there will be one next August.
Some 200 children every week make use of St Paul’s Childcare – including both our Nursery, started over forty years ago, and the more recent Breakfast and After-School Clubs. It’s been a story of special values and atmosphere through its special links with St Paul’s Church, and through a succession of special people each taking up batons at the right time for the next step.
Karen Bishop, retiring St Paul’s Church Childcare Manager receives thanks and flowers from the vicar Rev Nick Armstrong and Sandra Catley, a church member
Having only come here two years ago, we’ve been hugely grateful for Karen Bishop who by then had led the Nursery very successfully through its first Ofsted inspection, and has brought a wonderful portfolio of skills and wisdom continuing over the last two years – including more recently the involvement of Sally Clayton. As we move now into a new chapter as St Paul’s Childcare, and Karen hands on the baton to Sally as our new Childcare Manager, I’m so thankful to God for sending them each at the right time. I’m also confident that the great family feel appreciated by generations of children will be handed on well, and Karen’s lovely lead developed creatively for the next steps. A huge thankyou Karen, and we’re so glad you remain with us in St Paul’s church. Nick Armstrong, vicar
New Curate has a busy start at St Paul’s Church I’ve really enjoyed meeting many of you since moving to Tupsley earlier this summer. I am an Assistant Curate which means I am training for the priesthood and working with Revd. Nick Armstrong at St Paul’s Church and St Andrew’s Hampton Bishop. Some of my highlights have been testing my literacy skills and hearing some of your stories at the Holiday at Home; trying my hand at indoor bowls at the Whitehouse Hub; loving the acting at an Open the Book at Hampton Dene School; surviving an obstacle course in a St Paul’s School assembly; sharing chat and cups of tea at St Paul’s Coffee Corner and the Tupsley Coffee Shop; marvelling at the racing skills at this summer’s Stay & Play picnics; and being a part of Sam and Duane’s wedding at St Paul’s Church. Thanks for including me in your conversations and your kind welcome. Rachel Robertson | Assistant Curate, St Paul’s Church, Tupsley and St Andrew’s Church, Hampton Bishop
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“Hello, my name is Sally Clayton and I am delighted to join the team at St Paul’s Church Childcare. After several years working as an Early Years teacher in London and Hereford, mostly within this community at Hampton Dene Primary School, I am excited about starting my new role as Childcare Manager. I live locally in Bartestree with my husband Matt and two young children Lucas and Maisie, who both attend St Paul’s nursery. I have been made to feel very welcome by everyone in the church community and the fabulous staff at the nursery. I really look forward to meeting the children and their families this September.” I hope to update you all regularly on the events and achievements from St.Paul’s Childcare. Sally Clayton
Tupsley Blacksmiths Forge Tupsley Voice is planning an article about the Blacksmiths Forge which according to old maps was situated on Hampton Dene Road approximately opposite the site of Hampton Park United Reformed Church. Does anyone remember the building or have information about it. Please contact the editor on 01432 357 770 or tupsleyvoice@hotmail.co.uk.
Tell us about your news or event For inclusions please email your information to tupsleyvoice@hotmail.co.uk The Winter Issue copy deadline is Friday 17th Nov. Publication will be on 9th Dec (2nd Saturday). Send us details of events to take place before or very soon after the Spring Issue publication date of 10th March (2nd Saturday) as well as reports of past events.
Although number of entries were slightly down this year, due to illness and the weather (as always!!) members of the Hereford & District Fuchsia Association still managed to stage a good show of fuchsias at our annual show held recently at Hampton Park United Reformed Church. Highest numbers of points awards overall went to Mrs Georgina Morris for the ladies, and to Mr Peter Spitzmaul.for the gentlemen. Peter - who is secretary of the association - walked away with most of the cups and trophies, but the Chairman’s Trophy for Best Exhibit in Show went to Georgina Morris with a Triphylla type of fuchsia - a beautiful exhibit. Georgina Morris We were very wins Best Exhibit fortunate to in Show Trophy have the Mayor of Hereford, Councillor Sharon Michael on hand to present the winners with their cups and trophies, and afterwards she in turn was presented by the Chairman Audrey Mayers with a cheque towards this year’s Mayor’s Charity
New water mains for Whittern Way estate Welsh Water are investing £1.5 million to ensure customers in the Whittern Way estate receive a first class water supply every time they open the tap. Some of the pipes that provide you with your morning shower and cup of tea are over 100 years old. Every now and then Welsh Water need to replace or clean the pipes to keep the water running freely. In your area, this will involve replacing over 3.2 kilometres of pipe. Their contract partners, Lewis Civil Engineering, will start work on 18th September 2017 and as long as everything goes to plan, the work will be completed by March 2018. If you have a query about the work, please call Welsh Water on 0800 052 0130 and ask to speak to Natalie Giles or Lucy Barnett. TUPSLEY VOICE AUTUMN 2017 | 5
TupsleyVoice Tupsley Voice volunteer dies aged 82 A loyal volunteer for Tupsley Voice, when known as Tupsley Community Newspaper, has died. Richard Shields who died on 19 July aged 82 was the paper’s computer page setter for several years in the late 1990’s until 2001 after retiring earlier as editor of the Hereford Times. Richard, a Tupsley resident until he moved to Wellington in 2000, was editor of the Hereford Times from 1972 – 1981 and 1984 – 1993. In the late 90’s Richard took over from Ron Potter when he became ill and continued pagesetting until Tupsley Voice (a free paper) replaced Tupsley Newspaper in 2001. Tupsley Newspaper was published monthly when he helped; so no sooner had one issue been sent for
Commenting, Jesse said: “I am delighted to have been asked by the Prime Minister to take on this important brief. The Government has huge plans to invest in road infrastructure over the next five years, and we need to make sure that happens in a well-planned and cost-effective way. “But of course I am also thrilled to be in a position to look again from within Government at the position of rural counties such as Herefordshire, where people struggle with such things as potholes, bad road surfaces and pressure on rural bus services. “Ministers are very properly under a duty to be completely impartial in their actions, and I will be. But I will also be working very vigorously to make sure that the rural voice is heard.”
Whitehouse Hub News The Whitehouse Community Hub have a number of events coming up in the next few months. We continue to have our weekly ‘Drop In’ sessions on Wednesday afternoons 2pm until 4pm. This is a time when you are most welcome to pop into the Hub and ask questions about the project, have a look around and maybe become a volunteer. Refreshments are always available too. MONDAYS Gentle Excercise based on Tai Chi | 10.30am-11.15a Walk with us | 2pm (except 2nd week) Gentle community walks around the local area.
Richard Shields 1935 - 2017 Photo acknowledgement and thanks to the Hereford Times printing than the next one was being edited, typed and page set. His loyalty to Tupsley Newspaper was impeccable, with great attention to detail, as he had been trained. When employed Richard’s dedication to his industry involved him in working actively with the National Council for the Training of Journalists and he was always encouraging and supportive of young reporters on his Hereford Times staff. He was a tireless campaigner for the Freda Pearce appeal to establish a hospice in the county. Whilst doing his National Service he helped to train recruits in shooting and went on to join the Territorial Army. He rose to the rank of major and was a key member of the TA’s Public Relations unit. During the 50th Anniversary commemorations of the D-Day landings in Normandy he was proud to be the TA’s press controller.
Hereford MP appointed as new Roads Minister at DoT Local MP Jesse Norman has been appointed as the new Roads Minister at the Department of Transport in the recent ministerial reshuffle. The final details of the portfolio have yet to be published, but are likely to include strategic, national and local road infrastructure and investment, buses, cycling and responsibility for key authorities and agencies such Highways England and the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency. 6
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Afternoon Tea | 2pm until 4pm ( 2nd wk.) It’s a lovely time when you can relax, have a chat to your neighbours and enjoy some refreshments. September 11th Quiz afternoon. Kung Fu Cadets | 5pm -6pm Contact Matt 07915 450 663. OTHER EVENTS & DATES Sat 29th Sept. 5pm Fish and Chip Supper Mon 9th Oct. 2pm Free Will Writing, kindly sponsored by Kidwell’s Solicitors who are raising funds for the Air Ambulance, Sat 14th Oct. 2pm Autumn Fair and Evening Family Bar-B-Q. from 2pm onwards Sat 11th Nov.
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You are welcome to come to all of these events. Other events are in the planning process We have been a little sad in August because one of our volunteers had his power tools stolen from his van. The local Community Police Officers have been into the Whitehouse with posters to warn local people not to leave valuables in their vehicles. So, please be vigilant and report anything suspicious to the Police. (Carol Teasdale)
TupsleyVoice Free Will writing event at the Whitehouse
Walk for Wildlife Sat 30 September 9am-4pm
Thousands of people are alive today thanks to Gifts left to the Air Ambulance in Wills
Our inaugural Walk for Wildlife - raising money for Herefordshire Wildlife Trust’s Reserves Appeal on a walk through beautiful Herefordshire countryside. The walk will run through the heart of Herefordshire from the historic Lugg Meadow on the outskirts of Hereford city following the picturesque River Lugg north through riverside pastures to finish at Queenswood Country Park & Arboretum.
If you are 55 or over there is an opportunity to have your will written or updated for free and to leave a little to Midlands Air Ambulance Charity in your will. Legacies from supporters make an enormous difference to the charity, no matter how big or small. There is no obligation, but if you do choose to leave a gift in your will to the charity it will make a difference to someone’s life. Making a will can be a daunting prospect but by working with local solicitor’s, Kidwells, we can support you and ensure your loved ones are looked after as well as help save lives in your local community. Come along to the event on 9th October in The Whitehouse Hub from 2pm - 4pm, have a cup of tea and meet Zoe Smith from Kidwells Wills and Probate Department.
Herefordshire Wildlife Trust are moving from their base in Tupsley Many of you may be familiar with our current offices at Lower House Farm, an historic farmhouse on the edge of Lugg Meadow where the Trust has had its headquarters since the mid-1990s. While we all adore the farmhouse, it is proving a tricky space to work in (with no one room large enough to fit all members of staff for meetings for example!) and is very costly to upkeep. We already have several members of staff based at offices at Queenswood Country Park and so have decided to relocate our headquarters to Queenswood. This will be a fantastic location for engaging with our supporters and members with space for events and workshops, our visitor centre and shop and large indoor rooms for engagement events, talks and meetings. There are a number of office and meeting spaces on the site – in the old Tannery, the Woodland offices, Hillcrest Bungalow and the Jubilee Building and there is also an existing workshop and barn so we are confident we shall be well accommodated! At the time of writing, we have a sale agreed with buyers who currently live locally and plan to restore the farmhouse to be their private residence . However, Rickyard Pasture, Bank Meadow, Baynton Wood, and Wood Meadow will all remain within the ownership of Herefordshire Wildlife Trust and we will continue to manage them as part of the Upper Lugg Meadow nature reserve, one of the county’s f lagship nature reserves. For more details about our relocation, please contact the Trust: Visit www.herefordshirewt.org; or email us at: enquiries@herefordshirewt.co.uk; or call on 01432 356872.
The 12.5 mile walk will follow public footpaths as well as routes across private land, opened exclusively for this event. We suggest it is only suitable for older children (or very young children in slings or baby carriers) and all children must be accompanied by an adult. The route will not be suitable for push chairs, wheelchairs or mobility scooters. It will include some rough ground, some steep climbs and no doubt mud! Dogs welcome but must be on leads at all times. Venue: Starting from Herefordshire Wildlife Trust, Lower House Farm, Ledbury Road, Hereford HR1 1UT Cost: Registration fee £12; Under 14s free; additional sponsorship welcome and the entrant who raises the most money will win a hamper of Wildlife Trust Goodies! Transport: Both the start and finish points are easily accessible by public transport - details are available on the website. Registration: To register and pay online visit http://www. herefordshirewt.org/events. Alternatively, print off a paper copy of the registration and optional sponsorship forms from the website and post to us with a cheque for your registration fee, payable to Herefordshire Wildlife Trust.
Wildlife Watch Club: Autumn Antics Sun 1 October 12.30pm-2.30pm Autumn & Hibernation exploring autumn colours at Queenswood. Monthly nature club for young enthusiasts aged 7 to 14 years. The Watch Club usually meets first Sunday of every month. Venue: Queenswood Country Park Cost: £2 per child Booking: Book your place call 01432 356 872 or online at www.queenswoodandbodenhamlake.org/wildlifewatch
Things that go bump in the night! Fri 20 October 4.45pm-6.45pm Join Herefordshire Wildlife Trust’s WildPlay team for a spooky night walk with fun evening games. Suitable for children aged 5 to 8 Venue: Queenswood Country Park Cost: £3 per child Booking: Book your place online at www. queenswoodandbodenhamlake.org or call 01432 356872
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TupsleyVoice Men & Women Groups’ Programmes Tupsley Townswomen’s Guild Tupsley TG meet each month on 1st Tuesday at 2pm, Whitehouse Hub and on 3rd Tuesday at 7:30pm, Hampton Park Church. For information phone Susan Layton on 01432 263 931
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TupsleyVoice St Michael’s Hospice Neighbours St Michael’s Hospice Neighbours are a group of volunteers who offer support and companionship to people and their families living with a terminal illness. How can you help? Becoming a Hospice Neighbour means you can make a difference to a patient or their carers quality of life by helping with little things, like providing company, collecting prescriptions, taking their dog for a walk or a bit of light shopping. This role of a Hospice Neighbour would suit anyone with a few spare hours each week or fortnight. Having previous experience of care is not essential, and you are not required to provide personal care. Hospice Neighbours need access to their own transport (mileage paid by St Michael’s Hospice) and undertake an enhanced DBS check. Training will be provided on Tuesdays 12th Sep to 31st Oct between 6.00pm and 8.30pm: For more information, please contact the Hospice Coordination Hub on 01432 852 080 or email hhhub@ smhospicehereford.org
Bishop’s school Prom Year 11 students from Bishops School enjoyed another wonderful Prom in early July. A large crowd of onlookers were there to see the 183 guests arrive in a wide variety of transportation. A walk down the red carpet was followed by a glass of “sparkly”. Guests mingled with family and friends before heading into a transformed school hall for a three-course meal, with school staff waiting on tables. After speeches and awards, the students enjoyed a disco before leaving the school for the last time. PSFA Chair Ian Strangward said: “We really want to thank all the school staff who have helped us make this such a success. We’d also like to thank local residents for their patience during the arrivals, and wish each and every one of the students all the best for the future”.
The Big Autumn Walk, Sunday 1st October, Fownhope Recreation Ground Whether you enjoy a challenging woodland walk or prefer a gentle stroll along the peaceful River Wye, there is a Big Autumn Walk for you, your family and even your dog. Choose between 2K, 5K, 11K and 16K routes, all starting and finishing at Fownhope Recreation Ground. The walks will all be fully signposted, and our team of marshals will be positioned along the path ready to help you on your way. The Big Autumn walk is free. Preregister at www.st-michaels-hospice. org.uk You then pay £5 on the day.
Open Gardens (sponsored by Radbournes) Growing community spirit Getting together to open some of the most delightful gardens in your area is an excellent way to bring your community closer together. Christine Lenton said, ‘Llangrove Open Gardens was a really memorable day for our village, especially as it was our first time for St Michael’s Hospice. It was enjoyed by everyone who opened their garden and by all the many visitors. It brought our already close-knit community even closer. We were thrilled to raise nearly £2,000.’ To find out more about holding a Community Open Gardens event, please call the Community Events Team on 01432 851000 or email events@smhospicehereford.org www.st-michaels-hospice.org.uk
Open your garden in 2018 Opening your garden for St Michael’s Hospice can be a very rewarding and valuable experience for you, your visitors and the patients and families that need our services. If you have a garden that you feel is worth visiting, please contact St Michael’s Hospice Community Fundraising Team.
To find out more, please call us on 01432 851 000 or email events@ smhospicehereford.org
Stage success for ex Bishop’s pupil Former student of Bishops School, Jordan Leigh- Harris, has made her West End debut this summer in the Hunting of the Snark. Jordan tried out a version of Hunting the Snark at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival which has now led to an amazing opportunity at the Vaudeville Theatre in London from 26 July – 26 Aug . The show will then go on tour, 24 Sep – 17 Nov to 35 Theatres (incl 3 days at Lowry Manchester & 5 days at Kingston Surrey) Further details can be found at : http://www.snarkthemusical.com/ Local venues are:Tue Oct 11th Abergavenny – The Borough Theatre Wed Oct 12th Malvern Forum Theatre The impossible voyage of an improbable crew to hunt an imaginary creature is brought magically to life in this sparkling musical comedy adventure for 4 to 94 year olds. Enter the imaginative world of Alice in Wonderland creator, Lewis Carroll, in this brand new, highly original, ultramodern adaptation inspired by his beloved classic poem. This show features five high-energy actors, a life-like puppet, fantastical characters, and lashings of daft humour. A riotous ragtag gang of bold adventurers including the Banker, the Boy, the Butcher, the Baker, the Bellman and the knitting Beaver set off on a quest to catch the mythical Snark… on the journey they encounter the Jub Jub bird, the sly Bandersnatch and the dastardly Boojum… Can a Snark be caught with soap? Will the Beaver escape the hungry Butcher’s clutches? Will the Baker remember his name? Does anyone know what a Snark actually looks like? Side-splittingly funny, joyful, fast-paced and bursting with an award-winning soundtrack of witty and memorable songs, The Hunting of the Snark will delight, excite and entertain. TUPSLEY VOICE AUTUMN 2017 | 9
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TupsleyVoice End of an era – 6th Form College’s Principal moves on.
HEREFORD SIXTH FORM COLLEGE
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Hereford Sixth Form College has, yet again, produced another outstanding set of results.
Retiring Principal Dr Jonathan Godfrey
New Principal Peter Cooper
Another set of impressive A level results are a fitting tribute to the end of Dr Jonathan Godfrey’s 20 years as only the 3rd Principal of Hereford Sixth Form College, following Dr Barnes and Dr Hudson. During Jonathan’s time, the College has doubled in size, gained the highest recognition from Ofsted Inspection and been awarded the inaugural Sixth Form College of the Year award. He has worked closely with UCAS and the university admissions organisation, as well as establishing close links with the Hay Festival, resulting in the much celebrated Hay Level mini minute lectures by eminent celebrities. During his tenure he was also the Chair of the Sixth Form Colleges’ Association and was awarded an OBE for his work in 2013. Jonathan will continue his relationship with the College working with the Music Department and teaching some Critical Thinking classes. Peter Cooper, who has worked with Jonathan as his Deputy throughout this time, takes over as Principal and understands that key factors in the College’s success have been its excellent staff, who go the extra mile for their students, the range of courses and enrichment opportunities offered, and the College’s ethos and values. Peter Cooper said, “I am honoured to be taking over the role of Principal from Jonathan and wish to pay tribute to all he has done for the College and the local community. We are all about getting the best possible experience, challenge and support for our students; and that will not change. This year’s results again demonstrate what our young people can achieve with the right courses, teaching and considerable effort that they have made.”
County Tennis Champions! Congratulations to 4 St Paul’s school pupils who in June became the ‘8 and Under County Tennis Champions’
St Paul’s school triumph in Chess Tournament On Thursday July 6th, St Paul’s School hosted the Herefordshire Primary Schools Jamboree Chess Tournament. 8 schools took part in this event, and played 3 rounds of chess. There were over 60 children in the hall, and it was so quiet as they all sat thinking and concentrating. It was an extremely close competition, with only half a point separating the top 3 schools. St Paul’s just won the tournament, narrowly beating Whitchurch and St Laurence, and were presented with the trophy.
‘On average, students of all abilities gained significantly better grades than they would be expected to achieve on the basis of prior performance at GCSE, and the College is extremely proud of their achievement.’ said Principal, Jonathan Godfrey Over 56% of A level entries resulted in an A*, A or B grade, significantly above the national average and one of the highest values for a sixth form college in the country. The overall pass rate was 99%. 73 students gained 3 grade A’s or better. 19 of those students achieved 4 grade A’s at A level: Among the latter were 3 students Samuel Gardner, Oliver Greaves and Elena Poyner, who attended St Mary’s RC High School and Rebecca Stacey who attended Aylestone School. 3 students gained a remarkable 5 grade A’s at A level: Among those was Niamh Roskams who attended St Mary’s RC High School. Vaibhi Dua, ex St Mary’s RC High School, was thrilled with her results – Biology A*, Chemistry A and Mathematics A*. She said, ‘Teaching on each course was wonderful’, she said. ‘The teachers are so helpful and engaging. I loved the Chemistry course so much.’ Many first year students sat AS examinations, also gaining superb results with 52.4 % of entries resulting in A or B grades, over 9% above the national average. The AS pass rate of 94.8 % was almost 5% above the national average. Principal, Jonathan Godfrey, said, ‘I am delighted the hard work of staff and students has been rewarded with these outstanding results with the College maintaining its position as one of the top sixth form providers in the country. As the first Times Educational Supplement Sixth Form College of the Year the College has a national reputation to maintain and I am very pleased it has done so. Students continue to achieve grades which compare well with those in top independent schools or selective sixth forms in local schools. Our top 100 candidates achieved an amazing 97.2 % A*/A/B grades, 83.5 % A*/A grades and 37.9 % A*grades per A level entry.’
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