Published by St Paul’s & Hampton Park Churches for the Tupsley Community Tupsley Community Newspaper
TupsleyVoice
Issue 68 Winter 2017
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A Fantastic Night at the Quarry “Great fireworks “ “Fantastic night” “Absolutely amazing considering it was only donations”-just some of the positive feedback on social media after our 4th firework and bonfire night in the Quarry. Thank you for all the comments and great photos, it’s encouraging to know that our efforts as a community group paid off and we gave everyone a night to remember. As in previous years, several thousands’ turned out. We could not have achieved it though without the amazing support and help from all the volunteers leading up to the event, on the night and the day after- thank you all so much. Thanks too for support from Tosh on PA system, Hampton Dene PTFA , Spencer Grogan from Balfour Beatty, Hereford City Council and Bishop of Hereford Bluecoat school for use of their car park. A really big thank you too for all our generous sponsors- Tupsley Butchers (Johnathan Heggie), Arrow Plant Hire, Niteforce Fireworks, Hampton Hire, Wyevale Nursery, Bookers, County Jet Clean, Mercia Radios.
As you can perhaps imagine, the outlay is quite costly and so every penny is appreciated and necessary, as it gets ploughed back in to other events and community projects. If attending made you think you would like to be a part of a very worthwhile cause (providing affordable, family fun) then don’t be shy - contact us, Abbi Maddox 07711 049 509, or via Facebook, or maybe come along to our monthly meeting - the more the merrier! Look out on Fb for our next event, bingo night in February! Once more a big thank you to everyone who was involved and we wish you all a really happy Christmas and a peaceful new year. Central Tupsley Community Group (CTCG)
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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.
Regular Sunday Church Services
Monday 9:30 – 11:30
Stay & Play
Ange: 07583 292 899
10:00 – 1:00
Pilates (from 15/1/18) 07976 041 829
1:00 – 3:30
H’fd. Leisure Painters 07918 877 909
4:00 – 8:15
Ballet
Amy: 01684 574 919
8:15 – 9:15
Badminton
Jenny: 354 878
Tuesday 10:00 – 11:30
Tai Chi
from January 2018
10:30 – 11:30
Music & Movement
Mona: 273 807
1:15 – 2:45 (Term time)
Tea & Tots
Emma: 07793 450 888
3:45 – 5:00 (Term time)
Pilots (Not 3rd Wk.) Joyce: 266 289
3:30 – 6:00 (Term time)
Messy Church
(3rd Wk.)
6:15 – 7:45
Yoga
Fiona: 860 270
8:00 – 10:00 (2nd Wk.)
Line Dancing
Jean: 263 820
7:30 – 9:30 (3rd Wk)
Townswomen’s Guild Susan: 263 931
7:30 – 9:00 (4th Week)
Fuchsia Assoc.
Audrey: 358 334
8:00 – 9:00
Ballroom (Adults)
Nicola 07922 858 863
10:00 – 12:00
Coffee Shop
Jean: 870 708
2:00 – 4:00
Art Group
01989 564 554
4:30 – 7:30
Ballroom (Children) Nicola: 07922 858 863
5:30 – 7:30
Drama (5+)
Wednesday
Julien: 01568 614 468
12:00 – 1:30
Yoga
Fiona: 860 270
12:00 – 1:30
Yoga
Fiona: 860 270
2:30 - 4:00 (1st Week)
Tupsley Friends
Joyce: 266 289
2:00 - 4:00 (2nd Week)
Tupsley Knitters
Terri: 340 521
5:00 – 8:00
Slimming World
Liz: 270 964
6:15 – 6:45
Metafit
Georgina: 07933 666 903
7:30 – 9:30
Scottish Dancing
Jenny: 266 011
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10:00am: Morning Worship – 2nd Sunday in the month 10:00am: Family Worship – 4th Sunday in the month 10:00am: Junior Church – Every Sunday [For more details visit www.stpaulshereford.org.uk]
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Thursday
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Christmas Services 2017
Happy Christmas!
St Paul’s C of E, Hampton Park URC and St Andrew’s C of E, Hampton Bishop
It means Jesus is Emmanuel - God with us - in all the fullness and emptiness of the season.
Sunday 17 Dec 8am
Holy Communion (said)
10am
Nativity with Carols at St Paul’s
10.30am All-age worship for Christmas at Hampton Park (Revd Martin Hardy) 6pm
Monday 18 Dec 10.30am All-age worship for Christmas at URC (Revd Martin Hardy) Christmas Eve 2.30pm Christingle at St Andrew’s 4pm
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Hatha Yoga Day and Evening Classes The RVS Centre, St James’ Hampton Dene School Friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Qualified teacher
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Carol Service at St Andrew’s
All Together in Bethlehem (especially for families) at St Paul’s Carols with candles, followed by mince pies and coffee at Hampton Park (Revd Martin Hardy)
11pm Midnight Communion at St Andrew’s Christmas Day 8am
Holy Communion at St Paul’s
10am
Worship on Christmas Morning at Hampton Park (Revd Martin Hardy)
10am
Family Communion at St Paul’s
If I say Happy Christmas to you this year, what does it mean?
It means I’m excited for you! What a lot of joy I see! It means I understand this time of year brings mixed emotions. It means I’ll be praying for you to feel God’s comfort in your great loss. It means I’ll be thinking of you as you juggle logistics and try to keep everyone happy in the house. It means I’ll be listening a bit more carefully about what may be a difficult financial situation. It means I get it that splitting yourself between two places is hard. It means I hope you receive that welcome and invitation. It means your efforts during the year are appreciated and I hope you get something of a rest with those you love. It means an enthusiastic yes. I love the carols and the candles too. It means an understanding of peace as a gift from God which passes all understanding. It means I hope church can be a place where you experience something of being part of a wider family, where you can just be you. It means I think God loves your worship whether you are an extrovert or an introvert. It means there’s a space for us all - however we have travelled. It means Happy Birthday, and Congratulations! It means I’m excited about you hanging up your stocking, and I hope you get some sleep on Christmas Eve. It means I’m so grateful to God for the story - that it’s true, and that somehow we are given a role in it. Beyond each exchange of ‘Happy Christmas!’ are many more things said or unsaid. The complete set of detail about each of us is understood by God, who treasures us and who knows each of us by name. He came to earth as Jesus to show us that he ‘gets it’, that he loves us and that he wants to be with us. All this and more are the reasons I share the greeting: Happy Christmas. Revd. Rachel Robertson Assistant Curate, St Paul’s Church, Tupsley and St Andrew’s, Hampton Bishop TUPSLEY VOICE WINTER 2017 | 3
TupsleyVoice Know your Councillors Eign Hill ward
Table Sale
At the request of Tupsley Voice, Cath North has kindly sent the following information about the Eign Hill ward and herself. We will seek information from the Jim Kenyon (the City Council member) when we feature Tupsley Ward where he is the Herefordshire Council representative.
Hampton Park Church will be holding a TABLE SALE on SATURDAY 10th MARCH from 10:00 – 1:00. Tables will cost from £5:00 Try roller - £8:00. Please contact skating this 01432- 272 558 to book a Christmas table or speak to us at the Wednesday Coffee Shop. . The Core – Community Roller Skating, Foley Trading Estate, HR1 2SF
Councillor Cath North
Christmas Openings
Hereford City is divided into 16 ward areas. Tupsley has 3 ward areas; Eign Hill, Aylestone Hill & Tupsley, each with a Herefordshire Councillor and a Hereford City Councillor. The map of the Eign Hill ward is printed here to help you get to know the ward boundary. Eign Hill Ward has the following two Councillors:Cath North:
Herefordshire Council
Jim Kenyon:
Hereford City Council
I am privileged to be the Herefordshire Council Councillor for the Eign Hill ward. I was first elected to the (then) Tupsley ward in a by-election in November 2013 and re-elected to Eign Hill in the local government elections of 2015. Eign Hill is one of the 53 Herefordshire Council wards – it was created in 2015 following a review of ward boundaries by the Local Government Boundary Commission. Most of the area was previously in the Tupsley ward and the remainder was in Aylestone. Eign Hill is served by two councils, which often causes confusion! Herefordshire Council is the local authority and responsible for delivering large and complex services across the county – including education, social care and waste management. As a parish council, Hereford City Council has a different remit – it installs the Mayor of Hereford, makes grants to local organisations and speaks for the people of the City wards. I was born in South Wales and moved to Hereford in 2008, where I live in Eign Hill with my 2 young sons. I am a qualified teacher and before having my children, I spent 10 years living in Hertfordshire, where I had a career in corporate IT training. I am passionate about community and was a founder member and funding co-ordinator of the Wellies Action Group and Central Tupsley Community Group (CTCG). I played a key part in the refurbishment of both ‘The Quarry’ and the play area in Wellington Place, securing over £100,000 in external funding to finance these two projects. I am particularly interested in community regeneration, services for children and military families, and mental health, and regularly practice mindfulness and meditation. Although it is a challenging role, I really enjoy being a Councillor – especially meeting constituents. Most Wednesdays, I attend the Coffee Shop at Hampton Park URC between 11 and 12pm – please contact me if there is anything I can help you with.
Jim Kenyon
Wed 27th Club Night; (5-7 Families; 7-9 Adults) Thurs 28th Roller Disco (12 -2) Sat 30th Skating (11-12; 1-4) Sun 31st Mega Disco (7:30 – 12:30) Toddler Disco & Coffee Mornings Monday 8th January 2018 Monday 5th February 2018 Monday 5th March 2018 www.skatehereford.co.uk 01432 507 200 07799 66 22 66
Tell us about your news or event For inclusions please email your information to tupsleyvoice@hotmail. co.uk
The Spring Issue copy deadline is Friday 16th Feb. Publication will be on 10th March (2nd Saturday). Send us Cath North details of events to take Herefordshire place before or very soon Council after the Summer Issue publication date of 9th Mob: 07941 966555 June (2nd Saturday) as well as reports of past cath.north@herefordshire.gov.uk events. Hereford City Council
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Tupsley Cross Flowers
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Many Tupsley residents will have noticed and quietly appreciated the fresh flowers that are regularly placed on the steps of the Tupsley War Memorial. The presence of the flowers may also have reminded the passer-by (as it does me every time I spot the flowers) of the very many young men in Tupsley who gave their lives for their country and their families in the two great World Wars. There are 52 names on the cross of those who had lived in Tupsley Parish and who died whilst in service in the 1st World War. An amazingly large number of people from what would have been a very much smaller population than today. The 1911 census records a total of 1327 people in Tupsley Parish. With an average of perhaps 4 people per home there would be about 350 homes in the parish at the time, so an average of 1 in 7 homes lost one of their family in the Great War. Many passer-bys will have wondered who takes the trouble to buy or grow those flowers and carefully place them on the Memorial. It can be revealed that each month the flowers are donated and placed on the memorial by one of the many members of the Tupsley Womens Institute who have been doing this in turn for very many years. The accompanying photograph shows WI member Mrs Ann Jones of Quarry Road after placing the flowers for Remembrance Day in the vase which commemorates the 7 men who gave their lives whilst in service during the 2nd World War. Mrs Jones has been a member of the Tupsley WI for nearly 40 years and is one of the longest serving members. She and the whole of Tupsley WI hope that the flowers give pleasure, and reflection, to the many thousands of people that pass the Cross every day.
St Michael’s Hospice Lottery Bring a little festive cheer this Christmas and support your Hospice Give a gift that makes a real difference Do you want to give someone an extra special Christmas, birthday or anniversary present? Why not choose a gift that gives the chance to win £1,000 every week and helps your local Hospice? Choose from 13, 26 or 52 weeks’ membership – payment options available. £1 a week makes a real difference Call our Lottery Team on 01432 851 000 for more details or visit our website: www.st-michaels-hospice.org.uk/getinvolved/lottery/ £1,000 weekly first prize plus 23 other cash prizes!
Do you run or organise a regular event in Tupsley?
10:00 – 1:00 Come and Browse the Stalls & Have a First Class Lunch
Tea & Tots Group Did you know that St Paul’s Church have a Tots Group every Wednesday in term time? We welcome tots with their parents, grandparents or carers. We meet in the St Paul’s Church Community Centre from 1.30pm - 3.00pm and would love to see you Hazel: Tel: 357 169
BHBS Cooking Club We started this year with our first club cooking Rock Buns, a nice easy recipe. Week 2 we did a big favourite of mine, Flat Bread Pizza with a variety of toppings. Week 3 we had a seasonal dish, Apple Crumble and Custard. A big thanks to Mrs Jenkins from Maths for donating the apples. This week we finished off with a lovely Madras Chicken Curry and Boiled Rice. Mrs Hallett and Miss Wilkins
Make the difference For information about becoming a Special Constable,
Let us know and we will help you get the word out! Email: tupsleyvoice@hotmail.co.uk
MARCH 10TH HAMPTON PARK CHURCH
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TupsleyVoice Fairtrade Are you concerned about where your food comes from? Supermarkets and shops need us to buy their products so will only sell what people will buy. As a consumer you have a lot of choice. Now imagine that every time you buy something, it’s like having a vote. If you are concerned about farmers both in this country and throughout the world, you may be interested in buying Fairtrade products which assure farmers are paid a reasonable figure for their produce. In many parts of the world they may live in real poverty but by choosing Fairtrade you can make a difference to them. Just through your shopping choices you can get farmers a better deal. That means they can make their own decisions, control their futures and lead the dignified life everyone deserves. Fairtrade Lunch – Sat. 3rd March 2018 Are you unsure of choosing something different? Come to our Fairtrade lunch, between 12 and 2 on the 3rd March, 2018 in Hampton Park URC church, Hampton Dene Road, to find out more about Fairtrade and to taste some products. We will serve a range of soups, breads, puddings, cakes, tea, coffee and juice, all made with Fairtrade or local products. Any donations given will be given to appropriate charities. We’d love to see you.
Community Choir Members WANTED Got 2 Sing is an inspirational, contemporary communitybased group of choirs for adults, spanning the West Midlands, Worcestershire, Shropshire, Herefordshire and Gloucestershire. There are ten Got 2 Sing choirs in total - made up of five choir leaders and over 500 members. Through weekly sessions we provide tuition in vocal technique, harmony & performance. Which means we’re not quite your typical choir - we sing wonderful, uplifting songs, from pop to classics and musical theatre, in at least three-part harmony and put some movement to the songs to bring them to life!
Plants NEEDED for St Michael’s Hospice Plant Fair – 2018 Sow a seed for St Michael’s We are looking for green-fingered supporters to help make our 2018 Plant Fair a blooming success by growing and donating plants. All the springtime greenery will be sold to help us raise the vital funds needed to continue providing the best possible care for patients and their families. How You Can Help If you can grow six or more plants (either from seeds or plug plants) and would like to donate them to St Michael’s, please contact Gaynor using the details below. You won’t need to deliver your plants to the Hospice until a few days before the Fair in May 2018, and we may even be able to arrange for your donated plants to be collected by one of our Hospice driving volunteers. If you know your onions, we are also looking for volunteers who could give a few hours of their time during the Fair to help sell and answer questions about the plants on sale. To start growing your support for St Michael’s, call Gaynor on 01432 851 000 or email her at gwarren@smhospicehereford.org www.st-michaels-hospice.org.uk
2017 Hospice Christmas Cards Our 2017 Christmas cards are available in all our Hospice Shops or at our Online Shop: take a look at all 22 varieties and order them soon before stocks run out. Order now to avoid disappointment. To order online, visit: www.st-michaels-hospice.org.uk
A group is now being formed in Hereford with a FREE open rehearsal on Wed 17 Jan 7:30 – 9:00pm at Broadlands Primary School, G-Hall, Home Cottages, Broadlands Lane, Tupsley,HR1 1HY. www.got2sing.co.uk; 03330 146 164 Who is it for? Anyone can join - no experience is necessary, there’s no audition; and members don’t have to be able to read music; they don’t even need to have a great voice – they just need to enjoy singing. Rehearsals are relaxed and fun with no pressure. Learning is by ear and from demonstration. A first free taster session is offered so everyone can see if it is something they will find enjoyable before joining. You’ve seen Gareth Malone’s choirs do it. So can you.
From left to right, Ben Roberts, Tom Roberts, Owen Robertson.
Bag packing raises £320 for Bishop’s school charities Staff and students from Bishop’s School spent time bag packing in Marks and Spencer before half term. There was a good turn out and over £320 was raised for the school charities. These were just three of the packers who helped that weekend Then the school did it again in November!
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TupsleyVoice Bishop’s School Head praises pupils, staff and parents In the newsletter to parents Bishop’s school praised the pupils, staff and parents by saying:“I continue to be impressed with the enthusiasm and energy of our young people. The range of activities and achievements covered this term is a reflection of the hard work put in by our staff, the cheerful and enthusiastic commitment of the students, and the support their parents are able to give at home. This partnership between students, staff and parents/ carers is what makes Bishop’s the school it is and for this I thank them all.
Poppy Art displayed in Widemarsh Street The image of ceramic poppies filling the moat of the Tower of London was one of the most poignant to commemorate those who died during the First World War. And now Hereford paid its own tribute to the county’s fallen soldiers with a unique art installation led by a team from the Bishop of Hereford’s Bluecoat School. Students, staff and members of Hereford Round Table – which funded the project – made around 1,500 poppies with each poppy displaying the names of two soldiers from the county that died in the First World War. The history department was also asked to write an expression of remembrance on one poppy. The poppies were then mounted on pieces of fabric, which were hung in the shop windows of independent businesses and shops in Widemarsh Street. Year 11 pupil and head girl Tharindi Attalapitiya said: “I think as young people we should commemorate this big event as a lot of people died – especially young people.” Luke Conod of Hereford Round Table, added: “We are just incredibly excited and privileged to be involved.”
I wanted to mention the wonderful Open Evening that showcased our school at its best. I was particularly struck by the pride our students have in their community. The two Open Mornings were well attended and our Year 8 students who acted as guides to parents and prospective students represented the school with a maturity and politeness that can only be commended.” Quotes from students: I love Bishop’s because “I have made lots of friends and my learning has really improved.” “The opportunities are endless and the teachers are great at explaining things.” “I have an amazing form tutor that supports our decisions and gives advice and help.”
Sara Catlow-Hawkins Headteacher
Art Exhibition by former Blind College student A free public viewing of 10 commissioned large-scale paintings by visually impaired artist Lenny Jordan will held in Gardner Hall, The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC), Venns Lane, Hereford, on Saturday 3rd March from 2 - 5pm. As a former adult trainee at the College, Lenny has mixed his passion for sport and art, creating the paintings that will be open to public viewing in this one-off exhibition. Although free, to celebrate RNC’s 40th anniversary at its Hereford campus, donations will kindly be received to help further the charity’s work with students with visual impairments. Artist Lenny Jordan will be present to discuss any aspects of his work. Caption:- Lenny Jordon with one of his pieces
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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 Tupsley WI
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TupsleyVoice New Year – New you!
Record numbers of students applying to top universities
You are warmly welcome to join our FREE New Year Fitness sessions at thePoint4 on Saturday 6th January 2018. Taster classes to include Barre Floor, Fitsteps, Hatha Yoga, Pilates, Boxercise and Body Blitz. All fitness levels welcome. Minimum age: 14 years.
Record numbers of Hereford Sixth Form College students have applied to the most competitive universities. By the 15 October 2017 deadline a grand total of 79 students put in their applications to Oxford and Cambridge and for medicine, dentistry and veterinary medicine courses. This represents an increase of 58% over last year.
The action starts at 09.00 and will finish at midday. Visit us on Facebook or speak to our Reception Team for a full timetable of activities, or to book your place, on 01432 376 376.
Recently released figures from UCAS, the University Admissions Service, show that for England as a whole these so called “early applications” increased this year by 7%. Commenting on the figures, College Principal Peter Cooper, said, “We encourage all our students to be ambitious in their choices for higher and further education and the figures suggest that our academically gifted students are certainly not inhibited about applying for the most competitive courses. We run support programmes for students who want to apply to Oxbridge and get a lot of help from both Cambridge and Oxford to encourage bright students from all backgrounds to apply, to demystify the application process and to give them the best chance of getting an offer. To put this in context, last year Oxford received more than 19,000 applications for about 3,250 places , so only one in six applicants received an offer. Our offer rate (closer to one in three over recent years) compares favourably with that overall ratio.”
St Paul’s School’s 150th Anniversary Memories of St Paul’s school WANTED St Paul’s Primary School opened in 1868 so its 150th Anniversary will be celebrated in 2018. Were you a pupil at the school or did any of your children attend the school. Tupsley Voice would like to commemorate the year by printing a selection of people’s special memories of the school. So:1) Please let Tupsley Voice have your special memories in no more than about 125 words that we could possibly publish in one of our 2018 Issues. and/or
Hampton Dene Harvest Festival at Tupsley Church Hampton Dene School went across the road to St Paul’s Church, Tupsley, for their Harvest Festival service this year and were amazingly well behaved. All the children (and parents) generously donated masses of delicious harvest food which was donated to the Hereford Food Bank, where the staff were overwhelmed and most grateful for the quantity of items received.
2) Please let us have your memories of the school in as many words as you want (together with any photographs) that could be put into an historical archive that would be submitted to Herefordshire Archive for people to read now and in future years – so information about life at the school throughout the ages is not lost. The school Headmaster (Mr Andew Teale) has approved the production of an anniversary brochure by a group of volunteers, to be edited by the Tupsley Voice editor, Keith Pratley. This will include details of the history of the school and a record of the school and its activities, normal and celebratory, in 2018. Your memories might provide useful information that could be incorporated into that brochure which will be published in November (in time for a Christmas gift). Information (including photographs) received before the end of February would have a greater chance of being incorporated. Preferably type your memories, scan any photographs and e mail them to tupsleyvoice@hotmail.co.uk. Alternatively please post them to The Editor, Tupsley Voice, c/o Parish Office, St Paul’s Church Community Centre, Church Road, Tupsley, Hereford, HR1 1RT. An exhibition of the school archives (including many old photographs of pupils past) is also probable. All original photographs will be taken care of and returned. Keith Pratley, Tupsley Voice Editor
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TupsleyVoice In the fields where poppies grow, the dead men are covered in the snow. People are weeping, creatures are creeping, in the fields where poppies grow. The sun is rising yet its dark. All can hear is the singing lark. The guns have stopped and left in peace, the war has finally come to a cease, in the fields where poppies grow. Back at home people cried, for the men who left and died. And in their honour we remember those, as our assembly come to a close. The trees are gone, the soil is black, we’re wishing for the men to come back, from the fields where poppies grow. By Natalia Hirons (6D) St Paul’s Sch.
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St Paul’s School’s 150th Anniversary Memories of St Paul’s school WANTED St Paul’s Primary School opened in 1868 so its 150th Anniversary will be celebrated in 2018. Were you a pupil at the school or did any of your children attend the school. Tupsley Voice would like to commemorate the year by printing a selection of people’s special memories of the school. So:1) Please let Tupsley Voice have your special memories in no more than about 125 words that we could possibly publish in one of our 2018 Issues. and/or 2) Please let us have your memories of the school in as many words as you want (together with any photographs) that could be put into an historical archive that would be submitted to Herefordshire Archive for people to read now and in future years – so information about life at the school throughout the ages is not lost. The school Headmaster (Mr Andew Teale) has approved the production of an anniversary brochure by a group of volunteers, to be edited by the Tupsley Voice editor, Keith Pratley. This will include details of the history of the school and a record of the school and its activities, normal and celebratory, in 2018. Your memories might provide useful information that could be incorporated into that brochure which will be published in November (in time for a Christmas gift). Information (including photographs) received before the end of February would have a greater chance of being incorporated. Preferably type your memories, scan any photographs and e mail them to tupsleyvoice@hotmail.co.uk. Alternatively please post them to The Editor, Tupsley Voice, c/o Parish Office, St Paul’s Church Community Centre, Church Road, Tupsley, Hereford, HR1 1RT. An exhibition of the school archives (including many old photographs of pupils past) is also probable. All original photographs will be taken care of and returned. Keith Pratley, Tupsley Voice Editor
‘An Evening of Words & Music for Remembrance’ at the Cathedral On 9th November, St Paul’s school choir went to the Hereford Cathedral for an evening of ‘Words and Music for Remembrance.’ They sang a solo school piece called ‘Greater than Gold.
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