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Issue 72 Winter 2018
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Tupsley Remembers A display of 300 poppies was the centre piece of a most moving Remembrance Day service held at St Pauls Church on Sunday 11th November. 200 poppies were knitted by the ladies of the church and 100 were made of paper by the Sunday school children. The fact that the 2 minutes silence at 11am was exactly 100 years to the minute after the Armistice was signed to put an end to the tremendous bloodshed of the 1st World War, was particularly poignant. Immediately before the silence, the names of all the 55 people from Tupsley who perished were slowly read to the congregation. This brought home and emphasised to all those present the high loss of life in Tupsley. The total population of Tupsley was not very large in 1918 so the loss of 55 brave men, most of whom volunteered or been conscripted to fight for their country, must have had a tremendous impact on the community Each one had many people grieving for them which included family, friends and sweethearts. There were losses throughout those four long dark years of the war but one has to feel tremendously sad for those who
survived the horrors of the first three years of conflict, but then perished in the final months. In Tupsley these were as follows:In April 1918 there were two casualties – Ernest Jones, and Arthur Britten whose older brother had been killed in 1916. Both are remembered at Tyne Cot memorial. In September 1918 Francis Hatton of the Herefordshire Regiment was killed in Iraq. Also Robert Keay Millar whose family had a Drapers business in Hereford, and Edmund Brash who was employed by the Hereford Journal. The Preece family kept Hampton Park Dairy off Old Eign Hill. Their son George was killed on 3rd October 1918. Ernest Field, the eldest child of George and Sarah Field from Gorsty Lane was then killed on 9th October. Both died only just over a month before the Armistice. Two Tupsley soldiers had returned to Hereford as casualties and are buried in the churchyard with Commonwealth gravestones. One was Edward Humphreys, eldest son of Thomas and
Hannah Humphreys of Lugg View Cottage, Aylestone Hill who died in April 1917. The other was Charles Rowlands, a father of four, who died in July 1919. Frank Baggot had also been sent home wounded. He was to die on 23rd August 1918 but instead of a war grave he is buried in St. Paul’s Churchyard with his sister who had tragically died two years previously. An article in the Hereford Times of Spring 1919 records a party held in Tupsley school room for the school children and soldiers who had arrived home. The Rev. C. G. Ledger, vicar of St Pauls, Tupsley, distributed the prizes. This must have been a sad occasion for him as his son Lieutenant Raymond K. Ledger did not return. He had been killed in action at Neuve Chappelle on 13th April 1915. They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them.
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Regular Sunday Church Services St Paul’s Church of England 8:00am: Holy Communion (said) – Every Sunday 10:00am: Holy Communion – 1st,3rd and 5th Sunday in the month 10:00am: eXplore (All-age Worship – 2nd Sunday in the month 10:00am: Morning Worship – 4th Sunday in the month 10:00am: Discoverers ( Junior Church) - Every Sunday 6:30pm: Worship Nights (Informal contemporary worship) – 1st Sunday in the month 10:00am: Holy Communion – Every Tuesday [For more details visit www.stpaulshereford.org.uk]
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A Message for Christmas A national newspaper recently published an article that suggested one in five of us will have already completed our Christmas shopping by the middle of November. There was surprise when I read another article, published on the same day, in the same national newspaper suggested that ‘Black Friday’ (November 23rd) was the start of the Christmas present buying frenzy. The phrase ‘Black Friday’ was first used in an American newspaper report of 1952 in which the reporter suggested that the frugality of the war years and the building tension in Korea had created a downturn in consumer confidence. Shops and department stores took up that challenge by reducing prices by some very significant margins. The idea worked and the concept of ‘Black Friday’ became established.
I wonder if we too could start a new trend centred around this time of the year in December. We could call it something along the lines of ‘Advent Sunday’. The concept is quite simple. There is a national decline in the number of people attending church, for whatever reason. Yet, and here is the funny part, most people still look forward to the Christmas season. So popular is the season that the amount of money spent on Christmas presents is enormous. The Office for National Statistics suggests that the average household will spend between ÂŁ500 and ÂŁ800 extra in the months of November and December. Let’s get back to ‘Advent Sunday’. Focusing on the
declining numbers attending church we can change that trend by simply turning up on any Sunday morning from December onwards, enjoy the fellowship, sing a few songs, share your personal concerns in the quiet of prayers and then go home to a decent lunch. All it has cost you is the church collection for the day; no massive over spend or pressured sales pitch. And, here’s the fun part, you can do it each week throughout the year, you don’t have to wait a year before the next ‘Advent Sunday’! Now, really is the time to take part. The story of the birth of Jesus is really quite exciting. A child born into a troubled world (sound familiar?); a child, that through a life lived with compassion and selfless love, created an impetus for others to change how they too lived their lives. And the idea was so good that angels sang songs about peace on earth and good will to all.
Peace on earth; now wouldn’t that be something special? Particularly in this year that has remembered the one hundredth anniversary of the end of the First World War. Maybe, as you come along to church on ‘Advent Sunday’, you too might find that your life changes. The stories of Jesus affect all our lives through the simplicity of the compassion and love shown to all. Jesus does not ask anything from us, rather he asks what is it that he can do for us; for you, for me. At this time of year, there is the possibility of asking Jesus to get us out of the spending merry go-round that costs so much, and lasts for such a short space of time. We really, do not have to over spend to have a good time. It is never too early to get involved in the ‘Advent Sunday’ movement, start this week. You never know, you might be one of the first to be involved in a major national event. Every blessing to you all. Revd. Martin Hardy
Christmas Church Services 2018
St Paul’s C of E, Hampton Park URC & St Andrew’s C of E, Hampton Bishop
Sunday 16 Dec 10am Nativity with Carols at St Paul’s 10.30am All-age worship for Christmas at Hampton Park (Revd Martin Hardy) 6pm Carol Service at St Andrew’s Sunday 23 Dec 10am
Christmas Carol Celebration at St Paul’s
Christmas Eve 2.30pm Christingle at St Andrew’s 4pm All Together in Bethlehem (especially for families) at St Paul’s 7pm 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 10am 10am
Holy Communion at St Paul’s Worship on Christmas Morning at Hampton Park (Revd Roger Woodall) Family Communion at St Paul’s TUPSLEY VOICE WINTER 2018 | 3
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The number of events at the Whitehouse Hub is growing steadily and strongly. Just see the list below! Our fundraising event in October was an Autumn Fare which was a success; raising £613.10 on the day, with extra still coming in from our sales table. We are truly grateful to Jonathan at Tupsley Butchers for providing us with boiled ham and pork pie for our Ploughman’s Lunch and for supporting other events that we have held. Thank you also to all the volunteers who helped on the day. Renovation work and decorating is still in progress in the rooms upstairs, for a working office with a kitchenette and repairing and painting the toilet and wash-room. Our councillor, Marcelle Lloyd-Heys has kindly organised a Defibrillator to be provided and fitted in the porch entrance at the Whitehouse, and training has been given to the volunteers.
Regular Events Monday 2 - 4pm (Expt 2nd Mon) - 2 hr walk with stop for refreshments 2 - 4pm (2nd Mon) – Afternoon Tea Club - occasional speaker 5 – 6pm – Kung Fu Cadets (up to 18 years) Tuesday 2-4pm (1st Tue) – Townswomen’s Guild Wednesday 10:30-11:15am – Very Gentle Tai Chi exercise & refreshments; £5 – Matt Hudd 07915 450 663 11:15am – 12 – Morning teas 2-4pm – Drop in for a natter 2-4pm (every 2 weeks) – Carpet Bowls Thursday 2-4pm (3rd Thur) – The Stroke Club Friday 11am-12 – Learn to Jive 7 – 10pm (3rd Fri) – Whist Club Occasional Events Fish & Chip Suppers & Community breakfasts – See facebook and noticeboards for dates Dec 31st – 6-9pm – Bring and Share Supper and Drinks Jan 14th New Year Lunch at the Cock of Tupsley. Advance bookings only
The Whitehouse Hub is always grateful for raffle prizes for our events and volunteers of course. We are looking for people who can give an hour or two on a regular basis to man the office. We have access to the Internet if someone is interested in learning new office skills. Contact us through Facebook or Tel: 01432 268 103. 4
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‘Big Intake for Hereford Air Cadet Squadron’ Young people from Tupsley were among those from Herefordshire to recently join 124 (Hereford City) Squadron in the Air Training Corps. The squadron saw its biggest intake in recent history, welcoming 14 new recruits to join the ranks at the squadron. New recruits will take part in an exciting Induction programme which will include a variety of different activities including Flight Simulator Training, Camouflage and Concealment, and First Aid. Pilot Officer Will Taylor RAFAC, said ‘It is encouraging to see so many young people interested in the Air Cadets. All the new recruits have shown initiative and enthusiasm and it is clear that they will go on to have a great time in the organisation’. After a bit more basic training later in the year, the cadets will be eligible to go flying with the RAF, learning how to control the plane and even doing some aerobatics. Hereford Air Cadets recruit four times a year. New recruits must be at least 12 years old and in Year 8 or above. If you would be interested in joining or would like a tour of the squadron, please email 124@ aircadets.org.
For inclusions please email your information to tupsleyvoice@hotmail.co.uk The Spring Issue copy deadline is Friday 8th February. Publication will be on 2nd March. Send us details of events to take place before or very soon after the Summer Issue publication date of 8th June (2nd Saturday), as well as reports of past events.
Herefordshire Council advice to keep warm and stay well Herefordshire Council Web Site provides especially for the elderly some very helpful advice on how to stay warm and keep well –. This can be found at:www.herefordshire.gov. uk . Then search:- “Winter health, warmth and safety”
Quick Sticks Hockey In glorious autumn sunshine it was not only the sun that dazzled at Whitecross High School but the St Paul’s Quick Sticks Hockey Team who won all their matches to gain a place in the final. This was a challenging match against Riverside ending in a 2-2 draw. Unable to separate the two teams after extra time, it was decided that they will both go through to the Herefordshire Winter Games in February. Congratulations.
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Golden Jubilee for Hampton Park Church in March The foundation stone for the Hampton Park United Reformed Church on Hampton Dene Road was laid on Saturday 1st March 1969. Some 200 people gathered at the site for the ceremony. 1969 was a special year for several other memorable reasons. On Sunday 2nd March the day after the stone was laid, Concorde 001 made its maiden flight from Toulouse. On 2nd May the Cunard Liner QE2 left Southampton on its maiden voyage to New York. On 20th July Neil Armstrong became the first man to step on to the moon. That year a pint of beer cost 2s (10p) a pint of milk cost 11d (4.7p) and the average house price was £4,640! Construction was rapid and the dedication ceremony for the opening of the Church took place on Saturday 6th December 1969. Less auspiciously, on the 7th December during the first Sunday evening service, a fire broke out in the heating chamber, with black smoke issuing from the heating vents all over the church. The event was still being recalled by members some years later. Why a new church, at a time when other churches were closing? Why a Presbyterian Church? The answers lie in the closure of a factory in Glasgow, when its employees were given the opportunity to move to Hereford. Quite
a few came and those who were practising Christians soon began to miss the particular style of worship of the Church of Scotland. There were other native Scots in Hereford who felt the same and soon the two groups decided to do something about it. In 1969 the Presbyterian Church of England was active in many parts of the country, but there was no Presbyterian Church in Herefordshire. The local Presbytery, in Bristol, was approached and after negotiations agreed to ‘plant’ a church in Hereford. At first the new congregation worshipped in a Scout Hut, then the Hereford Rugby Club pavilion and then on a shared arrangement, the old St. Barnabas Church in Barrs Court Road, before a suitable site was offered in Tupsley by Bryant, the builders, who were developing the Hampton Dene housing estate which surrounds the church. Planning permission was obtained in Autumn 1966 and the site for the new church purchased at a cost of £4,579. Detailed planning was started in the spring of 1967 with the intention to build a church which would be dual-purpose. On Sundays it would look and function like a church, but on weekdays it would serve the community providing facilities for meetings, a playgroup and badminton, with organisations able to rent parts of the building. The original tender for the
building work was £28,259. The final accounts of March 1971 showed a total expenditure of £32,952. Were you living in Tupsley during the time of the building of the church? Do you have any memories of this time? Have you ever been associated with the church through the Boys or Girls Brigades? Were you married there, or had your children baptised there? Do you know of any folk who were involved in anyway and could contact them? During next year we are going to hold several special events and would be very pleased to welcome people who have memories to share.
Celebration Events The first special event in 2019 will mark the laying of the foundation stone and will be held on the weekend of March 9th – 10th. Visiting will be Rev. Roger Whitehead, the first Minister, and Rev John Hall-Matthews, vicar of St. Pauls Church during those early years and with whom a very special relationship developed. On the Saturday there is an open invitation for anyone to come and share fellowship together with an informal afternoon tea from 3pm. Look out for further details of events which will be published on the church web site ( www. hamptonparkurc.co.uk ) and elsewhere before the end of the year, and make a note in your diary of any event you would like to attend.
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Quarry Bonfire a Great Success Again
Yet another fantastic bonfire and fireworks party was organised by Central Tupsley Community Group (CTCG) on November 5th on Tupsley Quarry. As in previous years several thousands of people went along to enjoy the festivities. From an hour before the bonfire was lit the field was a blaze of colour with several brightly lit roundabouts, an inflatable slide and stalls to buy various types of glow sticks for all the family to enjoy themselves. There were also stalls selling burgers, hot dogs, do-nuts, teas, coffees and other drinks. All the fun of the fair. Some of the stalls were for the benefit of Hampton Dene School, Tupsley Scouts and the Royal British Legion – all of which made much valued funds for their organisations. The main sponsors of the event were Kev at Level 6
Peaks Associates, Hereford and yet again Tudors Building Supplies who have strongly supported CTCG for very many years. Tupsley Butchers also wonderfully donated a lot of their delicious Award Winning Sausages to be cooked and sold as hot-dogs which were greatly enjoyed by all those that bought one. Special thanks needs to be given by all those that attended to the new CTCG Chairman, Kevin Morris, and Tupsley Councillor, Jim Kenyon, who both worked tirelessly to pull the event together, with of course the invaluable help of all the CTCG members and a few others, to make the event such a splendid success. The voluntary donations into the buckets at the
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gates by the thousands of peoplemore than covered the costs of the night, leaving sufficient funds to ensure that the event can be repeated in Nov 2019. There will also be significant funds to enable CTCG carry out projects in 2019 for the benefit of the Tupsley Community. The CTCG is anxious that the Community should suggest projects and therefore there will be an open meeting in January for anyone to attend to make and discuss suggestions. Keep an eye on Facebook for details of the date and venue of the meeting. Kevin Morris the new CTCG Chairman would love to have even more people join the group to help them organise projects and events to make use of the money raised at the bonfire.
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Hereford 6th Form College Women’s Rugby Academy Squad (Story p11) Residents of Tupsley show their support for the field to be marked as a commemorative space for the Fallen. Photo courtesy of Hereford Times; Photographer James Maggs
Centenary Field Proposed Herefordshire Council recently carried out consultation on proposed housing development on three “green” areas of Tupsley. These are:1) A popular childrens play area adjacent to Foley Trading Estate.
Hereford 6th Form College Men included in the North Midlands Rugby team (Story p11)
2) The useful dog walking field on Hampton Dene Road between Deaconsfield and Bishop’s School playing field 3) An attractive field with maturing trees at the far end of Queenswood Drive next to the football field behind the Gorsty Lane chemist & surgery. The presence of a number of green patches in Tupsley importantly helps to make it an attractive place to live and it would be tragic if they were built on. The “green” area in Queenswood Drive contains several trees that are maturing well since they were planted as part of a landscaping programme when the estate was built in the 1980’s. It is an asset that is much valued by the estate community as an informal and semi-natural space for recreation and relaxation, not least because of its peaceful setting and a military memorial bench that was placed there only a few years ago. As such the local residents are petitioning the council to work with the charity “The Fields in Trust” to designate this field as a Centenary Field, to commemorate and enable people to quietly and peacefully reflect on the sacrifices made in World War 1. The charity is working in partnership with The Royal British Legion to support and protect Centenary Fields in the UK created by communities and already has 250 Fields in Trust. The charity is incorporated by Royal Charter and HM the Queen is Patron. The Tupsley residents had by mid November collected 272 verified signatories, which were sent to the council and acknowledged. This seems a much more desirable use of the land than housing development. A housing development on this attractive and peaceful piece of land would surely make the Queenswood drive estate of 130 houses a much less desirable place to live.
Soggy Socks Leads to Success On 21st and 22nd September, a small group of pupils from Years 10 and 11 at Aylestone School went on an expedition in the cold, wet weather of Kington for the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. They had to walk more than 15 miles whilst carrying big, heavy rucksacks during the course of these two days. The weather conditions weren’t so great either; they walked through miles and miles of rain and strong wind. They also faced other challenges like getting lost (a lot!); putting up their tents and cooking their own meals. By overcoming these obstacles, they have developed a wide range of skills such as leadership, teamwork, self-motivation, communication, confidence, consideration and the ability to learn. By the time they made it back to school, they were absolutely exhausted. Perhaps they felt like they wouldn’t be able to walk again! Despite that, they have accomplished something that they can feel satisfied with. Congratulations, you did it! All those weeks of training have finally paid off. We are so proud of you! Thanks to Mrs. Hendry, Miss Aston and Mr. Handley for their support Xei Tomamao - Year 10 – Aylestone Journalism Club. TUPSLEY VOICE WINTER 2018 | 7
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TupsleyVoice Christmas at the Core Roller Skate Centre It’s been a busy time over the past 6 months at The Core, our regular sessions have been well attended and our holiday skate camps now run every school holiday. We are opening our doors to our second New Year’s Eve party this Christmas, a truly family event. From 7pm – Midnight, even if you do not roller skate there will still be plenty of space to party and have fun. There’ll be food, games, karaoke and a selection of festive tipples. For the New Year we are holding a Christmas holiday camp for 2 days, on Wednesday 2nd and Thursday 4th January from 10am – 3pm. Spaces are limited to 25 per day. From total beginners to intermediate skaters these days will help you improve. You’ll learn new skills and make new friends. It’s not all about Roller Skating, there are many activates that do not involve wheels. We are also running events for toddlers, each month. There are regular toddler disco/coffee mornings from 10-12 and every Thursday a football based skills session from 9.20-10.00. The Core is also home to Dirty Feet and is a Community Interest Company providing free running and breakdancing lessons each week. It also holds Glo (disco based fitness) sessions every Monday and Thursday from 7-8pm. For all Core related information go to www.skatehereford.co.uk
All New Point4 + Half Price Offer ThePoint4’s gym in Venns Lane has had a makeover and the celebrations went off with a bang on November 5th when the doors re-opened to Members following a short closure to enable installation of all the new equipment. “We’re really excited about all the new kit from Life Fitness”, thePoint4 Fitness Manager Dan Barker said. “It’s great that our members have got what they deserve, a brand new awesome gym which caters for everything they need. Our staff, especially the fitness team, are looking forward to assisting gym users on their fitness journey. In addition to existing membership packages there is now Gym Only or Class Only membership available for £32.50 per month. With no joining fee or tie-in contract and free car parking, thePoint4 is rightly proud to consider itself Hereford’s leading fitness centre. “The range of classes and variety is great”, commented a member “we are spoiled for choice. All staff are professional, friendly and always welcoming”. There will be some great introductory offers for new members, including half-price firstmonth membership for Tupsley Voice readers on all packages taken out before 31 December*. With the days getting darker, what better time to get into fitness with some friends and, while you are getting into shape, know that your money is supporting training and education for young people with visual impairment at The Royal National College for the Blind. *Please quote Tupsley Voice to get this special offer. enquiries@rnc.ac.uk ; 01432 376 376 ; www.thePoint4.co.uk
Laugh away the winter blues and release your inner child. Laughter yoga is a combination of laughter and breathing exercises which are good for the body, mind, spirit and soul. Research has shown that laughing frequently strengthens our immune system, boosts mood, diminishes pain and protects us from the damaging effects of stress. By seeking out more opportunities for humour and laughter we can improve our emotional health, relationships with others and find greater happiness/contentment. St Michael’s Hospice is running sessions for adults in the New Year, taking place on Sunday 27th January 2019 and Sunday 24th February 2019. All sessions run from 11am – 12.30pm in the Education Centre. Sessions are free but a donation to St Michael’s would be very welcome. Booking is not essential but recommended. Email Elaine at epawley@smhospicehereford.org
Bishop’s School fund-raises huge sums for Hereford Charities Bishop’s school presented cheques to Susan Brace from Hereford Young Carers for £2500 and to Paddy Nugent from St Michael’s Hospice for £3,000. Bishop’s students, staff and the Parents, Friends and Supporters Association (PFSA) worked hard throughout the 2017/18 school year to raise the money by organising bag packing, fayres, cake sales and a golf day at Burghill Golf Club. The school commits itself to fundraising for two different local and national charities every year. Mr Henton, the schools new Headteacher, said ‘It is a great privilege to support charities which improve the opportunities and quality of life for other people. As a Church School, it shows the commitment of everyone in our community in helping others’. This school year, the school will be supporting Children with Cancer and The Little Princess Trust, and fundraising events are already being planned. TUPSLEY VOICE WINTER 2018 | 9
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TupsleyVoice Martin Henton – New Bishops Headteacher
College’s Rugby Academy Goes from Strength to Strength
It is a great privilege to introduce myself as the new Headteacher at Bishop’s since my recent appointment in October 2018.
Hereford Sixth Form College Rugby Academy has gone from strength to strength over the last five years and now has in excess of 70 players, which includes a flourishing women’s section with 17 players.
In my capacity as the Acting Headteacher since March, we have made rapid improvements and achieved much, including being judged as a ‘Good’ school in our Church of England SIAMS inspection, an increase in the Year 7 intake of students and an exceptionally positive and busy Open evening. I am ambitious for our journey ahead in creating a culture where students are protected and feel safe, growing a strong sense of community and a belief in the potential that every student will succeed. As a fully inclusive Church of England school we welcome all students. Our long history and tradition of Christian foundations provides a strong ethos of care and respect for others. To support students in exploring their potential we encourage them to participate in the diverse range of extracurricular learning opportunities that we offer which include, sport, Duke of Edinburgh Award (Bronze and Silver), music and many other clubs. Year 7 students have settled in exceptionally well this term and are making great progress. To support Year 11 students and parent/carers this term in the preparation for mock examinations in December we have held revision preparation sessions. There was also a Year 11 Exam evening in November for parents and carers to explain the timeline for the GCSE exams and the revision support for students. As Headteacher I am keen to hear parents’ views so that we can work together in providing the best outcomes for their children. Our Parent Forums provide a great opportunity to do this, the next one being in January.
Jesse Norman Promoted Tupsley MP Jesse Norman was recently promoted by the Prime Minister to Minister of State at the Department of Transport after previously being Parliamentary Under Secretary at the same Department. Jesse told Tupsley Voice; “As you can imagine, I am thrilled and honoured. My responsibilities will largely remain the same as before--mainly roads, road safety, freight and active travel-but I will be working to put even more energy behind them.
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This development has been recognised with five players recently included in the North Midlands team, which played against Cheshire at Ellesmere College. They were Ewan Proctor (ex Bishop’s), Ike Hamblin (ex St Mary’s), Tom Black, Jack Prescott, and Max Smith. All progressed having excelled for Herefordshire in the regional trial. Performance levels have been improving and the Academy has backed up several AoC League Titles with regular victories over strong independent schools. The first XV have had an excellent run in the Nat West Vase reaching round four, having beaten local rivals Kings, Worcester, Hereford Cathedral School and King Edward’s, Birmingham. Hereford Sixth Form College has also been recognised for its rugby provision by the RFU and was awarded Focus College status in 2017–2018. This programme has allowed the Academy to develop several new initiatives including coaching and officiating pathways. A major success has been the development of the women’s squad, which has grown from 9 to 17 in the last year and is now linked to the Hereford club, Greyhound WRFC. Several of the women’s Academy represented the West Midlands at the AoC National Championships held in Nottingham last April. Photo’s (Page 7): Hereford 6th Form College Women’s Rugby
Academy Squad Front Row L-R: Chantelle Roberts (ex St Mary’s), Mary-Anne Simpson, Anna Stowell, Abbie Roberts, Ellie Black, Josie Lewis Back Row L-R: Grace Coyle (ex St Mary’s), Charlie-Ann Neave, Poppy Wilcox, Lara Ozdemir, Kayleigh Brooks , Beth Jones, Mackenna Brace , Olivia Tobey (ex Aylestone ) Hereford 6th Form College Men included in the North Midlands Rugby team L-R: Ewan Proctor (ex Bishop’s), Jack Prescott, Tom Black, Max Smith, Ike Hamblin (ex St Mary’s).
Hereford Music Circle Do you enjoy listening to music, learning a bit more about composers, and have a free Monday morning? Hereford Music Circle is a group of like minded and friendly people who meet every other Monday morning at Holmer Church Rooms to hear talks and listen to CD’s covering all aspects of music, presented by both members and interesting outside speakers. Meetings start at 10.30 and finish by 12.15. Coffee and biscuits are provided. If you are interested in joining us, contact John Faulkner (jfaulkner@talktalk.net) or ring 01432 341 036 and we will send you further information and a programme. TUPSLEY VOICE WINTER 2018 | 11
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