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In October last year, inspired by the spirit of the late Captain Sir Tom Moore, 90-year-old Alan Blake of Hampton Park Road embarked on a fundraising project to boost the coffers of Parkinson’s UK, Burghill Parish Church and Rotary.
Alan has been a member of the City of Hereford Rotary Club for more than 50 years and has been supporting and caring for his wife who has had Parkinson’s for over two decades.
By completing each 120-step circuit of his steep garden on the banks of the River Wye, Alan would chalk off the equivalent of various local and international hills and mountain ranges.
To date, he has raised more than £22,000 for the causes dear to his heart.
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First Published 1976. Now Delivered FREE to Over 4000 Homes in Tupsley Issue 82 Spring 2022 Tupsley Voice is a Community Newspaper published by St Paul’s and Hampton Park Churches, compiled and distributed by volunteers. Tupsley Voice does not accept any responsibility for the reliability or quality of the services provided by the advertisers. These adverts are a service which the publication provides for its reading public. Items for inclusion should be submitted to Tupsley Voice by e mail at tupsleyvoice@hotmail.co.uk. Printed by Orphans Press Ltd. Design & Layout by Douglas Kirkpatrick
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To date, although hindered by periods of ill-health and painful rheumatoid arthritis, he has ‘climbed’ the equivalent of the Blorenge, the Sugar Loaf, the Black Mountains, the Brecon
TUPSLEY VETERAN ‘mountaineer’ is nearing the top of his personal Everest.
Beacons, Cader Idris, Snowdon, Scafell Pike, Ben Nevis, the Matterhorn, the Eiger and Mount Cook.
Now, with more than 70,000 steps completed, he has reached the summit of Everest (29,032 feet)
Alan is hoping to hit the £50,000-mark, so if you would like to support him in his bid to raise funds for these good causes, please visit the website below.
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2 | TUPSLEY VOICE SPRING 2022 TupsleyVoice Your electricianlocal Fuseboards • Showers (inc plumbing) Sockets • Rewires etc All competitively priced OAP Rates • Phone for free no obligation quotes Part P Registered P.A. ELECTRICAL 01432 351366 or 07711 589665 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. NOTE: At the time of going to press 19 groups are meeting and are marked “1” in the table below. Group marked (2) [Messy Church] starts in May. Contact the organisers of the other groups for information when those groups will be re- starting. Monday 10:00 – 12:00 Village Art Club Liz: 07938 563 716 1 10:00 – 12:00 Pilates Givens: 07979 915 866 1 1:00 – 3:30 H’fd. Leisure Painters Evelyn: 07918 877 909 1 4:00 – 8:15 Ballet Aimee 07768 287 614 1 Tuesday 9:30 – 11:45 Pilates Nicky S. 07813 780 234 1 1:15 – 2:45 (Term time) Tea & Tots Inge: 07872 826 874 1 3:45 – 5:00 (Term time) Pilots (Not 3rd Wk.) Joyce: 266 289 3:30 – 5:00 (Term time) Messy Church (Wk.2) Ali: 07761 879 379 2 7:30 – 9:30 (3rd Week) Townswomen’s Guild Susan: 01432 263 931 7:30 – 9:00 (4th Week) Fuchsia Assoc. Audrey: 01432 358 334 1 7:30 – 9:00 Ballroom (Adults) Nicola 07922 858 863 1 Wednesday 10:00 – 12:00 Coffee Shop Pam: 01432 357 770 1 4:30 – 8:30 Ballroom (Children) Nicola: 07922 858 863 1 5:15 – 8:15 Drama (5+ years) Ed: 07900 167 740 1 Thursday 10:00 – 11:30 Tai Chi Julien: 01568 614 468 1 10:30 – 11:30 Pilates Nicky W. 07756 546 264 1 10:00 – 12:00 Hallelujah Choir Roger: 07974 834 072 12:00 – 1:30 Yoga (Alt Wk.) Fiona: 01694 720 294 1 2:30 - 4:00 (1st Week) Tupsley Friends Joyce: 01432 266 289 2:00 - 4:00 (2nd Week) Tupsley Knitters Terri: 01432 340 521 5:00 – 9:00 Slimming World Lauren: 07799 554 892 1 7:30 – 9:30 Scottish Dancing Jenny: 01432 266 011 1 Friday 10:00 – 12:00 (2 Weekly) Happy Singing Roger: 07974 834 072 5:00 – 8:00 Ballet Aimee: 07768 287 614 1 Saturday 9:00 – 12:45 Ballet Aimee: 07768 287 614 1
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Every Sunday 10am Worship, This service will be short, relaxed and accessible for all, especially families. Including Holy Communion on 1st, 3rd and 5th Sunday each month.
Recent ‘wear what you days’ at Bishop’s School have raised £1487.50 for various charities: The Hereford Food Bank £887.00 Crisis £179.00 St Michaels Hospice £179.00 Diana Awards £242.50
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Graham Phipps, a Tupsley resident, has recently released a book which is a memoir of his time working as a Herefordshire support worker. One day trying to make sense of a cheese and potato pie whilst residents waited patiently for their dinner, the next day playing golf with a man who pushed cheating to the limits. His scores always appeared to be very impressive.
Christmas Fayre Raises £635
I’m writing in February amid early signs of Spring, but looking forward of course to Easter and its full wonderful outburst – and all the more this year! As we emerge into a new normality, it seems important to fashion it with some of the painful lessons of the last two years. For me this includes learning to love and stay in touch even when we see less of another. More than ever, we’ve known and loved one another most by voice, with faces obscured or absent.
In our February Bible exploration, we’ve been aware of others under pressure – in the early followers of Jesus needing to be absolutely clear that they were not following a delusion, but a powerfully evidenced event of their Jesus: utterly dead… and then utterly alive two days later.
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But for me a clincher comes with the first witness of Jesus’ resurrection (John 2011-18) being a woman at the bottom of the social latter. Such an account would never have been made up, as women then were not considered valid witnesses in court. And then it was Jesus’ voice calling Mary’s name which broke through her overwhelming grief and teers to face wonderful reality.
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Some people have asked why the title has been mis-spelt ! The answer is revealed at the end of the book !
The book entitled THANK YOU FOR MY EDDUCASION
Thank You For My Edducasion !
The book can be purchased for £9.99 from:- the Hop Pocket Shopping Village, Ledbury Books and Maps, and Hereford Tourist Information, or can be ordered through Rossiter Books at Ross on Wye and Leominster.
Hampton Park URC Christmas Fayre raised £625 for its church funds despite having fewer stalls with tables spaced out. Thank you to everybody who helped or attended. A very good effort indeed that was no doubt welcomed by the church treasurer.
Easter Message: A voice that spans the years
Tony Bailey, a longtime Tupsley resident and member of St Paul’s Church, has produced a small book which details comments and reactions of children, teachers and parents during his 34 years as a teacher in Herefordshire.
And Happy Easter! Nick Armstrong
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For you and me, that dreadful cross tells of God’s enormous love for you, and that powerful resurrection tells of his power to help you – right now. And beyond all the evidence of history, that voice which spans the years also echoes back into all creation and whispers to us (especially when we pause long enough!), even as he spoke to Mary. May we all become better listeners.
The Tupsley based ELY Memorial Charity is once again organising cycle rides of differing lengths to suit every ability on Sunday 3 July. Cyclists will start from Westfield’s football club, Widemarsh Common, Hereford. Timings, Routes and fees will be displayed on its Website: cyclingcountrysidethefit,nowthememorial-fund.org.uk.ukely-memorial-fund.org.www.Email:hugs4u@ely-PutdateinyourcalendarandmaybestarttogetsoyouwillmoreenjoybeautifulHerefordshirethatyouwillbethrough.
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! is now on sale at The Courtyard Theatre and The Tourist information Office, Town Hall Hereford priced £5. Proceeds are being donated to the Courtyard Theatre where Tony has been a volunteer steward for many years.
See page 4 – we hope you can join us in one of our churches during Easter week; or any other time.
If you feel you could volunteer or have any questions please contact Pam Pratley on 357770.
7:00am St Paul’s (Outside). Sunrise Easter Praise followed by breakfast
8:00am St Paul’s. Holy Communion (said)
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Please ring Keith Pratley, Church Grounds manager (Tel: 01432 357 770) if you are interested OR just come along to one of the Tuesday or Thursday morning sessions.
If anyone feels they could join our volunteers on a weekly rota we would be very pleased to see you. Also we are in need of people to serve coffee for a couple of hours once a month.
The mowers are motorised, so there is not a lot of effort needed, but you will walk one or two miles up and down the rows guiding a mower which is excellent exercise, and with fresh air. No need to pay gym fees!
6:30pm Hampton Park. A reflective service Wednesday 13 April
Thursday 14 April - Maundy Thursday
Tuesday 12 April
2:00pm St Andrew’s. Last Hour Meditation
6:30pm St Paul’s. The Lords Supper. A simple meal with readings & worship to re-live that Passover evening.
The 2nd Tuesday of May, June & July Hampton Park United Reformed Church from 3:30 – 5:00pm
A small team of volunteers keep the Tupsley Church Graveyard tidy so that it is a place that those who visit graves can give proper respect to their loved ones who are laid to rest there.
Sunday 12 April - Easter Sunday
10:00am St Paul’s. Family Easter Communion
10:30am Hampton Park. Easter Communion
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Messy Church Events 2022
Joint Holy Week Church Services
The 4th Saturday of March, April, May, June & July St Paul’s Church Community Centre from 9:30 – 11:00 am
6:30pm St Paul’s. Meditation. 30min with readings & music
It is a huge space to maintain, especially when the grass is growing fast during the Spring. The task of keeping the graveyard tidy would be much easier for those who volunteer if more people would be willing to join the team. The team currently work Tuesday and Thursday mornings each week.
10am St Paul’s. Joint act of worship then procession (with stops to sing and pray) to Hampton Park URC to complete the service.
Please consider joining the team for whatever hours you can spare, not necessarily every week; even just twice a month would be most useful. We have several well maintained lawn mowers, strimmers and other equipment for you to use.
Monday 11 April
Irene Lloyd received a Christmas Hamper on winning the Christmas Draw at Tupsley Community Coffee Shop
Our next step back to normal is to offer transport again for those who find it difficult to join us. We would like to set up a rota of drivers who would be willing to pick up people at 10 o’clock and then take them home between 11.30 and 12 noon.
12:30pm Hampton Park. Luncheon with communion
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Sunday 10 April - Palm Sunday
6:30pm St Paul’s. A reflective service
Drivers & helpers wanted
Whitehouse Messy Church will be starting at the Whitehouse Hub soon. Please keep your eyes open for the starting date. Gentle Exercise Class. This will resume as soon as possible.
Friday 15 April - Good Friday
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6:30pm St Andrews. A reflective service
Messy Church will be held on:-
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Since re-opening the Tupsley Community Coffee Shop in the summer it has been lovely to catch up with people. Sadly some of our old faithfuls are no longer with us - they have left us with many memories. New faces have been very welcome.
6:00pm St Andrew’s. Easter Communion
Monthly: Whist Group at 7:30pm. For details see George.
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Our local Councillor, Ange Tyler, can be available for local community concerns ‘by appointment’ on Wednesday afternoons in the downstairs office between 2pm and 4pm. Other times can be arranged with Ange.
Ring Janet Hardy 01432 265 07963
Planned Events
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Do get in touch if you would like to get involved – if you’d like to join as a volunteer or if you have an idea for an activity that afternoon.
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Central Tupsley Community Group c/o Jim Kenyon at jfkenyon@aol.com or on 077111 316 013
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‘The Lighthouse @ the Whitehouse’ at 10.30am until 12pm. This is a Cafe style church similar to our much loved Christmas Carol’s in the Cafe. Do come along, there will be time to join in, explore, and have fun and refreshments.
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Community Cafe 2 - 4pm. It’s a fun time to just come and have a cup of tea or coffee. We usually have cake for sale. You can have chatter and stay as long as you like. Do pop along, everyone is welcome.
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2 – 4pm we collect food for Herefordshire Food Bank that is continuously collecting for people who are struggling financially. The food must be in date.
The Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes collected at Hampton Park United Reformed Church were sent to Liberia this year, and are sure to have brought a lot of joy to many children. Many thanks to everybody who contributed to this appeal in many ways.
We are planning to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in June with a Street Party. Would you like to help? - See Carol. Please see Facebook & notice board for Occasional Events
A change this year: instead of July, Picnic in the Park will be held at The Quarry on Saturday 4th June between 12 noon and 6pm. Do come and join us and help celebrate our Queen’s Platinum Jubilee!
Besides the usual attractions – fairground rides, bouncy castles, refreshment stalls etc – there will also be a cake competition, a fun dog show and local bands, also opportunities for school bands to play on a big stage. Watch out for details of these and other events.
Events at the Whitehouse Hub
Picnic in the Park
‘The Lighthouse at the Whitehouse’, 2 - 4pm. This is a new Life Group of Christians of all age, some with connections to St. Paul’s Church, who meet together to have fun, study scripture, chatter, share stories and so forth. Anyone is welcome to join, to come and ask questions and so forth.
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We are usually doing essential works around and about the Hub. We are grateful to all of our volunteers. The smallest of jobs, even picking up litter, makes a difference. Contact Carol Teasdale to become a Hub volunteer.
Monthly: Townswomen’s Guild, 1st Tuesday at 2pm-4pm
Monday afternoon walks at 2 p.m. Anyone is welcome to join us. We are not serious walkers. We amble along, chatting, taking in the scenery and getting to know Tupsley and the people who stop to have a chat to us. Many people don’t realise that Tupsley is such an immense area with many nooks and crannies to explore. Of course we have some of the most beautiful countryside to enjoy as well. We finish off at the Whitehouse for refreshments, we have also stopped in town, in a local pub or taken refreshments with us to picnic outside. If affordable we contribute £2 each for refreshments and for Hub renovations.
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Bartonsham History Group are planning to recreate this historic picture taken on Coronation Day 1953 during the Queens Jubilee Bank Holiday this June. The photograph was taken outside the Scout Hut at Scout Corner alongside the Eign Road/ Hampton Park Road railway bridge when over ninety mums, dads, children, grandparents and teddy bears gathered for a photo shoot in June 1953 when they were celebrating the coronation of Queen Elizabeth. They were holding a children’s party in Park Street for the Queen’s Coronation. But when it rained they beat a hasty retreat to Scout’s Corner.
The street party, organised with singing and dancing accompanied by a radiogram, was officially opened by Hereford United’s Charlie Thompson. Better weather is hoped for in June 2022.
Coronation Day – 1953 Were you there!
Bishop of Hereford Visits Bishop’s School
Early in February the Bishop of Hereford’s Bluecoat School was pleased to welcome the Bishop of Hereford, The Rt. Revd. Richard Jackson. The Bishop was given a tour of the school then met students from the school’s Christian Union. He was accompanied by the school Head Teacher, Martin Henton, and also by Heather Martin who provides valuable support from the Diocese for the school’s Christian Union. The Bishop explained how much he had enjoyed his visit and was impressed with the quality of learning and positive attitudes from all of the staff and students he met.
If you recognise anyone in the photo PLEASE let Tupsley Voice know
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Interested to find out more? You can check progress on Bartonsham History’s website (www.bartonshamhistory.org. uk), or email web@bartonshamhistory.org.uk or Bill direct at billlaws@wyenet.co.uk
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“We’re crossing our fingers for a good turn out,” says the History Group’s Bill Laws who was given the delightful photo by the late Derrick Blake. The History Group is hoping local organisations, schools, playgroups, nurseries, church and youth groups such as the Scouts, and anyone who was there in 1953, will pop along on the day. Some may now live in Tupsley.
It has been an exciting and colourful few months in the Aylestone library. Even with COVID restrictions the library crew and prefects have done some amazing displays. The Art Club’s hand-made red poppies and Mrs Wheater’s superb War Horse drawing of a Great War cavalryman and his horse commemorated Remembrance in November. A background of colourful leaves highlighted our Autumn poetry show, before coming down for the dark blues and silver of our Winter Reading display. At Christmas the library elves made long garlands out of recycled books and hung them in great swags over the Christmas tree. ‘Dark at Teatime’, the midwinter writing competition, was hugely popular with younger students. Their poems and short stories made a splendid exhibition – they all won house points and some of them won chocolates!
Exciting months in Aylestone School Library.
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Children at the school took part in a range of activities and workshops around the theme of ‘growing together’. Deputy Headteacher Mr Kay commented, ‘As a school we have always been focussed on supporting children with their mental health. The pandemic has been difficult for everyone and so recognising the impact mental health has on all of us –including children – is more important than ever.’
Love songs appeared on the library walls for Valentine’s Day, and World Book Day will be celebrated all through March with a huge display of new books – it’ll be more like World Book Month!
As part of mental health week children took part in a wide range of activities, which started with a whole school virtual assembly. These included designing hot air balloons to show the people in children’s lives who support them, taking part in yoga and other relaxation techniques, learning about internet safety and much, much more.
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In January the library remembered Holocaust Memorial Day with a display of letters and diaries, with a special focus on Anne Frank. The Winter Poetry display with its whites and silvers was the perfect complement. Then at the end of the month the library exploded with the reds and golds of Chinese New Year, with Chinese poetry on the walls and beautiful lanterns hanging from the ceiling.
In February, children at Broadlands Primary School took part in Children’s Mental Health Week. This is an annual event organised by Place2Be (a children’s mental health charity) designed to shine a spotlight on the importance of children and young people’s mental health.
Mr Kay continued, ‘Taking part in children’s mental health week allowed us to continue to raise the profile of mental wellbeing. The children loved taking part in the activities and we’ve had some brilliant feedback from them and their families.’
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The week culminated with a wear what you like day with the theme of ‘Express yourself’. Children were asked to make a voluntary donation as part of this with the proceeds going to Place2Be. To find out more about Place2Be including how to get support please visit www.Place2Be.org.uk
Herefordshire Flower Guild meet at 1:30 pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at Bartestree Village Hall. If you love flowers, watching flowers being arranged, along with friendly people, why not come along? Visitors are very welcome. Any queries, please contact Ruth Stott on 01432 611 609
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Tupsley TWG meet at 2pm on the 1st Tuesday of each month at Whitehouse Hub. For information phone Susan Layton on 01432 263 931
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Wye Women WI will meet at 7:30pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at St Martin’s Church Hall, 89 Ross Road, HR2 7RJ. For information contact Melanie Pressey on 01432 356 271. email: wyewomenwi@gmail.com
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The 14th March meeting will be the last at St John’s Methodist.
For details contact our Secretary Hilary Ellis on 01432 354122.
Hereford Floral Society
Hereford & District Fuchsia Association have started up their meetings again. They meet at Hampton Park United Reformed Church every 4th Tuesday at 7:30pm. We have speakers on all aspects of gardening - new members always welcome. Queries please contact Audrey on 01432 358334
If Pam Pratley on 357770.
Men & Women Groups’
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Hereford Probus 3
Probus 3 started meeting again in August, but without a fixed program for information contact Bob Hughes on 01432 273 622
From 11th AprilTupsley WI meet at 2.00pm on the 2nd Monday of each month at The Hereford Suite, Hereford Football Ground. Meetings are a good place to make and meet friends and we encourage visitors to come along. Listen to invited speakers; take part in activities and go on outings.
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Hereford Floral Society meet every third Monday of each month at the Rose Garden, Ledbury Road at 1:45pm. Learn all about flowers, have fun and make new friends. For information contact Joan Dunn on 01432 357 044 or Margaret Gerring on 01432 873 197
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1st Hereford Beavers have been busy over the last few weekscelebrating Burns Night, with Haggis, neeps, tatties & Iron Brew! Some 5 star bug hotels were also built to encourage our local wildlife and then recently, a ‘marble run ‘challenge!
A service celebrating the life of Pamela Martin is to be held on Saturday 16th April at St Paul’s Church at 2.30pm. Pam lived in Tupsley, with her family, for 50 years. During that time she was an active member of the Church, helping out with tea and tots, Sunday School and later assisting in services taken to local care homes. She also worked at St Paul’s school and Hampton Park Church play group, while her children were young, before moving to work at the County PamHospital.passed away in May 2020 but due to Covid restrictions at the time the family were unable to hold a service for extended family and friends. They would dearly love to invite those who knew Pam to join them in celebrating her life. There will be a reception at Burghill Golf Club after the service and all are welcome. The family request that guests wear bright colours.
As a teenager, Pat attended the local Sunday School. It was there Pat met David Rawson and they were married in February 1962.
As a passionate and faithful Christian, Pat served in many different capacities at St Paul’s Church for over 50 years. She was an enthusiastic church warden, led the ‘Monday Bible Study Group’, served faithfully for several years as Lay Co-chair for the ‘Diocesan Synod’, and was on the committee for the ‘Women’s World Day of Prayer’. Pat was always joyfully involved in St Paul’s life- whether cleaning, giving home communion or leading prayer ministry. Recently she had been part of the ‘Open the Book’ team presenting Bible stories at Hampton Dene School.
Pat was a great hostess and loved cooking at home and in the community. Many enjoyed Sunday lunches at Pat and David’s home in Crownlea Close. She was part of the ‘Food on the Fifth’ team at St. Paul’s, helped serve monthly lunches at Hampton Bishop Village Hall, and worked in the ‘Tupsley Coffee Shop’ at Hampton Park Church.
Our District ‘Gang Show’ returns to the Courtyard during Easter Week (20th - 23rd April), so please support this fantastic display of youth talent! Tickets available from the Courtyard Box Office.
After a successful (if not reduced) turnout for our Hereford Scout Post 2021, we are pleased to annouce it will return in 2022!
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When her boys started at school, Pat worked as a phlebotomist at the County Hospital, a job she held for 25 years.
Pat also willingly volunteered for many roles around Tupsley and the wider community. She was Akela of Tupsley Cubs, a school governor at Thomas Cantilupe Primary School and a volunteer receptionist at St. Michael’s Hospice for 35 years, getting an award in 2019.
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Date for your diaries - Sunday 24th April, when Scouts and Guides (with all sections), will again be parading through our lovely town for our St George’s Day Celebration!
Pat Rawson – A life of service to the Community
For Her Majesty’s Celebrations this year, Scouts have been invited to light the Churchill Gardens Beacon on Thursday 2nd June @ 9.15pm!
We had great fun at Bright Sparks just before the Christmas break when we raised funds for St. Michaels Hospice by taking part in their yearly Rudolph Run! Our little Rudolph’s ran every day around our playground for one whole week and raised £249.39, but combined with everyone else whom took part around Herefordshire, an amazing £40,855 was raised for such an amazing charity. Thank you to all of you that donated. Together we can make a difference.
Soon after, Pat and David moved to Bodmin, Cornwall where their eldest son, Martyn was born in 1964. After moving to Hereford, younger son, Jonathan was born in 1966. The young family lived in Whittern Way and whilst there Pat helped start ‘The Good News Club’ at Broadlands School (later becoming a ‘Crusader’ class). Pat was invited in the 1970’s to help with a new ‘Sunday School’ at St. Paul’s Church. Later she became part of the leadership of the ‘Genesis’ youth group.
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March off from the Castle Green @ 2.30pm, parade round town and then back to ‘Nelson’s Column’ for a short reflection.
Patricia Melrose Rawson (nee Ellis) was born on the 11th July, 1942. She grew up with her younger sister, Diana in Balham, London. On leaving school in Battersea in the late 1950s, Pat worked for the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music in London.
On Christmas Eve 2021, Pat Rawson sadly died after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. A Thanksgiving Service was held at St. Paul’s Church on Saturday 22nd January following a Committal Service at Hereford Crematorium.
Pat will be greatly missed by David, Martyn and Jonathan, daughters-in-law Caroline and Ruth, and her 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. For her 79th birthday last July, one of her granddaughters sent her a plaque. It fittingly said: - “The best things in life are the people we love, the places we’ve been & the memories we’ve made along the way.” Alleluia for the life of Pat Rawson.
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Do you have twins, especially under school-age? Hereford Twins Club is part of the TAMBA (Twins and Multiple Birth Association) umbrella organisation and is a great way to meet other twin families for an exchange of experiences, tips and equipment. An informal group for pre-school-age twins and their carers used to meet on Fridays at St. John’s Methodist Church in St. Owen Street but as we claw our way back to normality since the pandemic it is meeting there on Tuesdays in term-time, in combination with the Tots group.
GARDENER. Small and medium size garden specialist. Contact Colin on 07748 968475 or email: colinwilkes63@gmail.com. References available.
PARKINSON’S LIFE PROGRAMME. 1 to 1 Coaching, Seminars & Exercise. Sarah Edwards MCSP, Tel: 01432 628123, www.edwardsphysio.co.uk
The Waterworks Museum in Hereford plans to re-open in March, with open days every Tuesday and special events one Sunday a month. Please keep an eye on the web site www. waterworksmuseum.org,uk or Twitter & Facebook @ WaterworkMuseum for details, or email Theinfo@waterworksmuseum.org.uk,Museumisalsolookingforpeople to help restore, operate and maintain our collection of engines and pumps, as well as Museum Guides. If you are interested in learning more, please email volunteering@waterworksmuseum.org.uk
WATKINS CARPENTRY. All aspects of carpentry, plastering & renovations. WHICH Trusted Trader; friendly professional service. Tel: 761603
HAIR BY JULIE. Trained by Peter Prosser, Hereford and in London. Many years of experience can visit you OR visit her. Tel: Julie 07747 015 217
Chris McCausland – Speaky Blinder
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The children at Hampton Dene Primary School have been celebrating Safer Internet Day 2022 by exploring the theme of Respect and Relationships Online. Children participated in Online Safety workshops to discover how to ‘Be Kind Online’ and become ‘Cyberheroes.’ Each class chose from a menu of activities to further explore the theme of Safer Internet Day in their classrooms, identifying who they can share their worries and questions with; a trusted adult.
PATRICK’S GARDEN MAINTENANCE. 10 years employed at Kew Gardens. No job too small. Contact 01432 265 801.
The Courtyard, Hereford - 31 March
MOBILE HAIRDRESSER. Ladies, Gents, Children & OAP’S. 20 yrs experience. For appointments call Sadie Kent: 01432 268884 / 07425 135570.
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HANDYMAN. J P Services - Carpentry, General Home Maintenance, Door Hanging, Laminate Flooring, Other Jobs Considered – 851 615 or 07972 334 390
Hereford Twins Club
For more information visit Hereford Twin Club Tamba on Facebook or text 07821 197219.
HANDYMAN - RHYS GRIFFITHS. A Tupsley resident. No job too small. Free estimates. Tel: 01432 263678. Mob: 07384 747736.
STYLIST / MIRACLE HAIR. Web: www.miracle-hair.co.uk, FB: Miracle Hair, INSTA: @mmhairstyles, M: 07783 546 550 BUILDING APPLICATIONS. Domestic Extensions & New Build Plans drawn & submitted for approval: Keith Edwards 01432 266037 MASSAGE & REFLEXOLOGY. Renske Tobyn, 35yrs experience. Insured & vaccinated. Locally based. Tel: 07904 794 416. renske.tobyn@gmail.com
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HEREFORD FASCIAS. Quality upvc gutters & soffits fitted. Est. over 20 years. herefordfascias@gmail.com or 01432 276208 or 07855 831 055
COMPUTER PROBLEMS SOLVED. All aspects of computer troubleshooting & set up. William Dereham Tel: 01432 860367 www.dereham.org
He’s blind. He’s a dad. He’s a husband, He’s third in command. He’ll speaky about all that, plus loads more nonsense in between. Do support our local College and have an evening of fun and laughter. Tickets £17; Box Office 01432 340 555; courtyard.org.uk
It’s a very friendly group with a higher-than-usual ratio of helpers to children so there’s always someone willing and able to hold one twin if it helps!
MOBILE FOOT CARE. Victoria Manning DipCFHP(adv), Foot Health Practitioner. For your foot care needs! Tel: 851615 Mob: 07738 824 886
TRB PROPERTY SERVICES. Carpentry. Doors. Wood Flooring. Fitted Storage Solutions. NO JOB TOO SMALL . Call Tom 07843 018839
PLUMBING & HEATING. Les Saunders. Your local plumber. Small jobs welcome. Mob: 07986 271 315 Tel: Hereford 273 350.
Chris McCausland (Speaky Blinder), as seen on The Royal Variety Performance 2021 (ITV) is at The Courtyard Theatre on Thursday 31 March – 7:30pm fundraising for the The Royal National College for the Blind as part of the College’s 150 years celebration. He has also been seen on Would I lie to you? (BBC1), Have I got news for you (BBC1), QI (BBC2) and much more!
FOOT CARE. Simon Griffiths, Foot Health Professional MAFHP MCFHP, Home visits. Tel: 01432 279256
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See www.hmcare.community or in strictest confidence call Helen May or Rachel Jones-Stephens on 01432 360518
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Getting in touch If you want any information or help from St Paul’s Church contact the Parish Office, St Paul’s Church Community Centre, Church Road, Tupsley, Hereford, HR1 1RT. Telephone, 01432 274 490 or email us at: beneficeoffice@stpaulshereford.org.uk or get more information online at : www.stpaulshereford.org.uk Inner Health & Beauty, 97b Old Eign Hill Hereford HR1 1UA
H.M. Care a local established family owned home care agency with over 30 years’ experience. Specialising in: Alzheimers, Dementia , Mobility, Palliative & Age care.
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1 Winchester Avenue, Hereford, HR1 1QJ Tel: 01432 265 351
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For all your care needs we will endeavour to keep you safe, well & happy in the comfort of your own All our carers are fully trained & vetted. Selected Home Care Agency of the year 2018-2019 for the Parliamentary Review
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Written by Year 6 pupils Taliah Erwin and Ethan Palmer-Jones.
Hereford Cathedral School welcomed St Paul’s Church of England Primary School, Gorsley Goffs Primary School, Bishop Hooper Primary School, Mordiford Primary School and the Hereford Academy who joined Hereford Cathedral School’s junior and senior choirs as part of the music outreach programme. The children sang a selection of traditional hymns and carols to create a service. Their aim was to bring festive joy to the Herefordshire community this Christmas.
Herefordshire Primary Schools Form A Big Christmas Choir
During the Climbing activity, I climbed to the first line (which was high) while others reached the very top! Caving was fun despite getting stuck in a very narrow tunnel. I enjoyed playing hide and seek amongst the tunnels. The Leap Of Faith involved climbing a vertical totem pole, standing on the top and taking a huge jump to try and catch a trapeze. The instructors at the Pioneer Centre encouraged us all to be brave, determined and to persevere to do our best. We enjoyed the comfortable en-suite rooms, having fun with our friends and fabulous food on offer during our three days.’
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On Saturday 29th January, the Hampton Dene School tag rugby children and teachers set off on a bus to Worcester Warriors. We first went for a Questions & Answers session with Jack and Akina who are Worcester Warriors players. We then met two coaches, Frankie and Lynsey, who gave us a training session on the first team training pitch.
After the training session, we took to the field and were the Guard of Honour as the teams entered the field. We all agreed that the first half was decent but it was very stop start. The final result was 13-29 to Northampton. Even though Worcester lost we still had lots of fun! However, the most exciting part was being able to play on the pitch at half-time in front of 9000 fans.
Hundreds of children from Herefordshire primary schools gathered in Hereford Cathedral on December 3 to sing in the cathedral school’s combined carol service.
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Other activities at the Pioneer Centre included: Archery, Zipwire, Big Bounce and songs and games around a campfire. Everyone had a wonderful time and returned home exhausted but full of amazing memories and stories to tell their families.
Written by Max and Ellie (Year 6)
Watch the service online www.herefordcs.com/news/at: county-children-gather
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‘Soon after we arrived, my first activity was High Ropes. I thought I was determined so marched right in. Turns out, I was more scared than I suspected. I began to climb but froze on the spot. My friends cheered me on so I wasn’t petrified anymore. I managed to do the Trek Course independently although I had a little help from the instructors.
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On Wednesday 26th January, pupils in Year 5 and 6, travelled to the Pioneer Centre in Cleobury Mortimer for a three-day residential trip. 120 pupils and staff experienced a variety of thrilling and adventurous activities. Year 6 pupils, Ethan and Taliah recall their highlights:
3 days adventureof for Years 5 & 6 at St Pauls