The Pyonear A monthly magazine circulating in the villages of Birley, Bush Bank, Canon Pyon, King's Pyon, Ledgemoor and Westhope Email address: [email protected]

November 2014 - Vol 36, No 7

We Will Remember Them I have recently visited the Poppies in the Moat which is a major, evolving artistic installation entitled, "Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red" at the Tower of London, by the inspirational artist, Paul Cummins. It is a most spectacular display of red ceramic poppies (still available to buy until Armistice Day via the Royal British Legion website) visible from all around the Tower, reflecting the magnitude of such an important centenary. A poppy has been made for each British and Colonial death during the conflict, a total of 888,246 fatalities. The sheer number of crimson blooms cannot fail to make a lasting impression and encourage reflection on WW1's catastrophic loss of life. Across the road from the Tower of London is the Tower Hill Memorial which commemorates those who served in the Merchant Navy and Fishing Fleets and who have no known grave but the sea. The Merchant Navy’s duty was, amongst other things, to transport troops and supplies to the armies, to transport raw materials to overseas munitions factories, to supply food to the home country and to provide both personnel and ships to supplement the existing resources to the Royal Navy. Losses of vessels were high from the outset. By the end of WW1 3,305 merchant ships had been lost with a heavy total of of 17,000 lives sacrificed. A visit to both sites makes for a moving and reflective experience, especially during this period of commemoration. The Royal British Legion, working in partnership with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission would like to see every single man and woman lost individually commemorated throughout the WW1 centenary years. There are WW1 memorial tablets inside St. Lawrence and St. Francis churches and Ledgemoor Mission Room with the names of the local fallen inscribed on them. Undertaking a little research, I discovered that two neighbours from Westhope Hill,William Griffiths and John Davies,were killed on the same day, 2

6th November 1917 and are buried in Beersheba War Cemetery, on the edge of the Negev Desert, 75 kilometres south-west of Jerusalem; the first lad was just 21, the other 26 years of age. There is the opportunity to visit the RBL website to honour the fallen of the parish who did their duty a world away from their homes and loved ones. The tribute site can be accessed at www.everymanremembered.org Heather Goold

PYONEAR COVER COLOURING COMPETITION June’s cover also reminds us that Poppy Day is approaching so please do enter the colouring competition and let us have lots of beautifully coloured red poppies. Entries to the Editors or leave them at Canon Pyon Stores with your name, age and address by 19th November please.

ABOUT FACE THEATRE COMPANY Don’t miss the opportunity to see this talented group of actors with learning disabilities presenting

My Apple Dumpling Girl under the brilliant direction of artistic director Jess Mackenzie. on Tuesday 25th November 2 pm Canon Pyon Village Hall Tickets £5 Available from Kath Townsend tel 01432 830822

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Pyons Group Parish Council In the last Pyonear following a spate of accidents along the A4110 I briefly touched on road safety, in particular on speed limits. Coincidentally West Mercia Police have issued a Community Speed Watch briefing note. The Speed Watch Scheme follows up “a successful pilot in Crowle, Worcestershire. In short it is “ a community-driven initiative, which enables community volunteers to address concerns about inappropriate traffic speed on local roads in their area. It involves trained volunteers from the community monitoring speeds of vehicles with approved measurement devices. Where vehicle speeds are inappropriate notice is sent to the drivers by the police.” The aim is to encourage them to reduce their speed in future. To set up a similar scheme here a minimum of six volunteers are needed. In the first instance, it would be helpful to know: a) if there is support for such a scheme here, and b) the names of any potential volunteers. My first reaction was somewhat lukewarm to the idea ….but if it works? Group Council Meeting The meeting on the 7th October was given an up-date on the Lengthsman pilot project, and on our appearance at the Herefordshire Council Scrutiny committee dealing with said pilot. Pyons Group and Wellington provided the view from parish level. Since we, with Foxley, were the guinea pigs, our positive experience will have weighed heavily. And I would expect the scheme to be proposed to the other hundred-plus parish councils. Planning The Council was pleased to have residents at the meeting with an interest in the applications on the agenda. The proposed building at Myrtleford Cottage, Ledgemoor, in our view had no sustainable grounds for objection; but we did recognise the concerns from neighbouring households during a fairly long discussion. We have tried to reflect those concerns in our observations to the Planning Department. As to the application for conversion of a barn at the Glat, Canon Pyon, there was little doubt that the conversion would do nothing but enhance the area, and satisfy the oft-proclaimed need to increase the housing stock and secure the future of an ancient construction. Neighbourhood Plan Please note the article later in this Pyonear dealing with the Plan and the Public Meeting on 22nd November. The next meeting of the Group Parish Council will be on Tuesday November 4th at Canon Pyon Village Hall beginning at 7.30pm.

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COMMUNITY SPEED WATCH Before Pyons Group Parish Council looks into the possibility of joining this initiative we would like to know if there is anyone who would be willing to volunteer. You can get further details at www.communityspeedwatch.co.uk but in essence it involves teams of three hi-vis-vest-clad volunteers checking speeds on local roads. Any driver found to be over the speed limit will not be open to prosecution but they will be sent a letter by the local police authority with the aim of encouraging them to adopt a more appropriate speed in the future. To be able to proceed with the scheme we would need six volunteers. If you would like to put your name forward please email the Clerk to the Council at [email protected] or speak to Harry Ray on 01544 318643 or any Parish Councillor.

Bush Bank Flower Club Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday 18th November at 7.30 pm at Canon Pyon Parish Hall. This will be our AGM, plus a ‘Hand Tied Aqua Pack’. Hostesses: The Committee Visitors and new members always welcome £2 per evening, membership £20 per year.

Pyons Women’s Institute The next meeting will be held on 26th November in the Parish Hall at 7.30 pm. This will be the Annual General Meeting when nominations for office will be welcome. Followed by Jan’s patchwork progress. Would members please bring a small plate of refreshments to share Rosemarie Downes-Hopkins

WHY NOT RING Tuesday 4th November at 2.30 pm at Jacky’s. As usual bring mugs and any books for swapping

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Save the Children Fund The Government will give £1 for every £1 we collect during the period 1st October to 31st December 2014. So our coffee mornings and card sales will be especially valuable this year, as will Carols in the Cloister. Please try to support us if you can.

Canon Pyon Area Coffee Morning. This will be held at Redlands, Canon Pyon the home of Liz and Bryan Betts, on Saturday 8th November from 10 am to 12 noon. All the usual stalls including the newly designed Christmas Cards.

“Carols in the Cloister” This will be held as usual on the first Wednesday in Advent in College Hall, Hereford Cathedral on 3rd December. refreshments. Raffle prizes welcome.

Tickets £8 to include Christmas

Asda Collection The Committee will be collecting at Asda Stores in Hereford on 5th and 6th December. Asda have nominated Save the Children as their future charity.

Stamp Collection We have received a gift of stamps and albums to sell for the Fund which Brightwells have valued at £25 +. If you are interested in purchasing the collection (an excellent Christmas present) please get in touch with me on 01568 720416. Thank you.

Weobley Coffee Morning Jan Gay and helpers organised the first sale of cards and goods, which raised £435. A splendid total which now becomes £870 with the match funding. Thank you all for your wonderful support.

June Chase MOOR PARK CHRISTMAS FAYRE (RICHARDS CASTLE)

Saturday 29th November 11 am—3 pm, supporting Martha’s Trust Sophie House. 40 festive stalls with original and quality gifts, food, homewares, clothes and jewellery, plus children’s activities, Santa’s Grotto and pop-up café. Entry £1 adults (children free) All welcome. 6

Canon Pyon Playing Fields Presents

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Jon Wakeham at Canon Pyon Parish Hall 7 November 2014 at 7.30pm Bar, Quiz, Raffle and two-course Hot Supper only £7 per head Please come and support Canon Pyon Playing Fields at this event; a good time is guaranteed.

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St Lawrence Friendship Club During our October meeting, we welcomed Mr. Tim Howson, a retired Air Commodore who is now the Branch Secretary of SSAFA in Hereford. He gave us a very informative talk and visual presentation on the work carried out by this caring organisation. SSAFA – The Soldiers’, Sailors’ Airmen and Families’ Association provides lifelong support to those in need who are serving or who have served in the Armed Forces. (even if only having served for one day) The organization was formed in 1885 and in 1892 established a nursing branch that later became known as the Alexandra Nurses. They have more than 7,500 trained volunteers nationally and their specialist services are quite numerous. Anyone needing help or advice can contact SSAFA on 01432273932 or visit Franklyn House in Hereford. It was an extremely interesting talk from an obviously dedicated volunteer and we heard of testimonials from people who are currently being helped by SSAFA. The afternoon was nicely rounded off with a Harvest buffet tea. Our next meeting is on the 6th November and once again we welcome Mrs. Jane Davey who on this occasion is going to give a presentation on Fabergé Eggs. We are now unbelievably reaching the time when we have to make final arrangements for our 2014 Christmas Lunch,. Doesn’t time fly by? Audrey will be making a list of members who wish to attend during our November meeting. We send our very best wishes to our friends who are unwell and we especially think of Jack Chambers who is at present experiencing a very difficult time in his life.

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Heating Oil Purchasing Pool The price of heating oil has continued its downward trend with a UK average price at the 3rd week of October around 50½ pence per litre. The HOPP took delivery in early October at 47.50 pence per litre which represents a new lowest price paid. Here’s hoping we can do the same as the chilly weather approaches. If you require heating oil for early November, please email or phone on 01432 830569 by (remember) 5th November. Rod Garvey

King’s Pyon Church Home Bingo We nearly lost the numbers this time, but Jane and Laurence have come to the rescue with a new set – all bright and shiny. But what about last month, I hear you ask. Well, let’s see. I think there are four – yes, four – winners: Jan Davis, Trish Edden (no, not again, surely), Gillian Pankhurst, amd Connie Kingsland. Congratulations to all. Here are the numbers for: Game No: 217 85 55 49 84

46 43 56 21

Month: October 2014

Colour: Green

61 26 31 82 41 54 28 9 1 90 83 77 89 72 62 7 60 14 74 22 6 81 71 67 16 19 35 63 34 70 47 24 15 52 20 50 51 18 2 8 76 11 44 39 5 13 57 17 73 12 37 53 32 4 42 65 69 33 45 25 86 68 30 80

If you’re a winner, please tell your distributor by 17 November. 12

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COMMUNITY CAFE and BOOKSTORE Saturday 22nd November 1010-12.00 Refreshments, great company and, of course, Loads of Books!

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WI Produce, Cake and Craft Stall "SHOP EARLY FOR CHRISTMAS!”

On Saturday 22nd November the WI will be in the Parish Hall serving tea, coffee and cakes and selling cakes, produce and craft items - just in time for Christmas. Do come along and join us.

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Westhope Neighbourhood Watch FLY TIPPING ON WESTHOPE COMMON A report has been received recently about fly tipping of garden rubbish on the common and possibly linked to this a blue pick-up truck was seen crossing the common with bags and tree prunings. Fly tipping is illegal and offenders, if convicted, could face up to five years’ imprisonment, a fine of up to £50,000, or both. If you employ a contractor to remove garden waste etc you are responsible for making sure they are registered. Ask to see their certificate or alternatively check with the Environment Agency. Finally if you see somebody fly tipping don’t approach them. They may become violent so only approach the site when you are sure it is safe to do so.

GET SAFE ONLINE To help increase awareness of the steps you can take to protect yourself and your family whilst on your computer or mobile device, leading online safety awareness organisation Get Safe Online held the ninth annual ‘Get Safe Online Week 2014’ from 20th – 26th October. Anyone, anywhere can be a victim of some kind of online crime, however safe they think they may be and by following the link below to the Neighbourhood Watch ‘Our Watch’ website, you can view a number of simple safety tips to help ensure you stay safe online. http://www.ourwatch.org.uk/news_and_events/news/ dont_be_a_victim#.VDVX-_SMois.email You can also visit www.getsafeonline.org (Apologies to those of you who receive this page by email as you will have already seen this item!)

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The way it was . . . Bryan Betts recalls his childhood in Norfolk in the early 1930’s: Middleton’s Lane today is a long straight road with three sets of traffic lights. One end joins up with the busy main Cromer Road alongside Norwich Airport. The road is lined with typical suburban houses and housing estates. This was where my first home was, Welhome Cottage. One of only half a dozen houses in a country lane with fields and farmsteads on one side and woodland on the other. Not being on a bus route, Mother did her shopping, basket in hand, walking to the little village general store. Father cycled the three miles to his office in the city centre. No-one living in the lane could afford a motor car. This was the early thirties and that was the way it was. With no car to take us on holiday we took the train. Not to stay at a seaside town guest house but to stay on a farm. This meant departure from City Station, from where trains left for the Midlands and to the North East, as well as serving a network of single-track branch lines throughout North and West Norfolk. It was much larger than Thorpe Station which served the main rail routes to London and the popular resort of Great Yarmouth. Every August we spent two weeks at a farm in the Broadland village of Stalham, only about 15 miles away by road. Yet incredibly the train journey was almost 40 miles long, following a circuitous route stopping at a score of small county stations and involving one change of train. This was at Melton Constable, advertised as ‘an important railway centre and junction’. My father, who had once seen Clapham Junction, had commented “Centre? More like the middle of nowhere”. The ‘centre’ was made up on a complex of interchange station buildings, locomotive, carriage and wagon workshops. It was originally built by the Midland and Great Northern Railway before becoming part of the L.N.E.R. Stalham, our destination, was one of the larger villages conveniently situated for access to the Norfold Broads with boats for hire at its own extensive “staithe” (landing stage). Its railway station was suitably impressive, comprising a large Victorian house, appropriate to the status of the stationmaster, assorted station buildings, signal box, loading docks and sidings. I now wonder how many men it employed—station master, ticket collector, signalman, porters, linesmen (some with shared duties?) The farm at which we stayed was at the far end of the village. No taxi service 16

so it meant a two mile walk carrying all our luggage. Our ‘holiday house’ was a ‘tied cottage’ belonging to the farm where the foreman, Albert Rose and his wife Nelly, lived. Although not directly related I always knew them a Uncle Albert and Aunt Nelly. They were born and brought up in the reign of Queen Victoria. Their own rural life had changed little since those days and the way the farm worked was still largely unmechanised. The work on a farm for labourers and foremen alike was incredibly hard, unremitting toil, out in all weathers often from daybreak to nightfall. Harvest time could have some of the hottest and thirstiest weeks of the year. So physically exhausting was harvesting, Aunt Nelly needed to feed Albert with seven meals every day to provide all the energy he would be needing. His first one was of hot milk with bread soaked in it. Then Aunt Nelly, Uncle Albert and Billy he was off to feed the horses in the stable before returning for bacon and eggs. After working for hours in the fields Nelly would take him his ‘elevenses’ a meal of bread and cheese, washed down with tea she had carried in an enamel canister. Later he walked home for a cooked lunch. Back to work again, he stopped around 4 o’clock to have his ‘fourses’ another meal of break and cheese with more tea to drink. When work for the day was finally over he was back home in time for dinner. At bedtime he ate a light supper. When harvesting started and the corn ready to cut it was always Albert who sat on the ‘binder’ reaper machine drawn by two powerful shire horses. The most exciting days for me and for many families in the neighbourhood was when the field was almost completely cut leaving an ever decreasing area of standing corn in the centre. For this was where lots of rabbits would be hiding ready to chance a run for life. Closing in was an encircling group of farm workers, wives and children all armed with heavy sticks. Soon the bravest rabbits would make a made, lightening dash for freedom. To run through that frightening gauntlet of dedicated rabbit hunters wasn’t easy, yet 17

some did get away. And woe betide any boy who might allow a disorientated young rabbit to escape between his legs. He could get a clip on his ear. Picture his mother yelling “Yew silla young fule, you’ve jest let tomorra’s dinner goo!” I loved being allowed to ride on the fully loaded farm carts, sitting on top of sheaves of oats or wheat (never barley with its nasty prickly, itchy barbed bristles). My favourite ride was on Sundays. These were the days when Uncle Albert put on his best suit to go to church. But before changing he still had one more job—to lead all the horses to their special meadow. The leading horse was always my favourite ‘Duke’ whose broad back I was lifted on to. Behind him was ‘Prince’ and a string of other horses. We set off along the lane which crossed over the railway line onto a cart track leading to a narrow bridlepath—a typical Norfolk ‘loke’. It never occurred to me that these gentle loveable beasts of burden could actually gallop. But gallop they did. As soon as I was lifted down from dear old Duke and the last farm gate opened wide he raced off in top gear, followed by Prince and the other horses chasing one another round their own meadow playground. After tiring, they would roll onto their backs, hooves waving in the air and behaving as though they were playful puppies. So, eighty years ago, that’s the way it was and will never be again. Well, we don’t see tractors given a day off to go cavorting around a field, do we?

Royal British Legion There were 13 members present at the October meeting. Welfare Report: John Townsend and Denis Cooke were not very well but some days were feeling better than others. Hazel reminded members that it will soon be Poppy Day. The arrangements for the church services on Sunday 9th November were: 9.45 laying of wreaths at King’s Pyon. 10.50 laying of wreaths at Canon Pyon War Memorial, followed by a service at Canon Pyon Church. Lunch would be at Burghill Golf Club afterwards. Hazel 18

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Friends of Westhope Bonfire Building SUNDAY 2ND NOVEMBER. Meet at Five Ways at 10.00 am. Ring 830573 if you need directions. Bonfire Night. WEDNESDAY 5TH NOVEMBER. At Fiveways. The Bonfire will be lit at 6.30 pm. Soup and biscuits will be available to purchase. Ring 830573 for any other information. ADVANCE NOTICE—SATURDAY 6TH DECEMBER. Christmas Fair in Westhope Church from 11 am to 1 pm WESTHOPE EGGHEADS - PART TWO What's the question? Which Quiz title is more prestigious than Mastermind, University Challenge and Pointless put together? Here's the answer! The second Friends of Westhope Quiz Night, hosted once again by Quizmaster Supremo, Andrew McElhayer, this year their answer to John Humphrys or should it be Stephen Fry? Seven teams braved the October weather and took up the general knowledge challenge hoping to depose the current holders,'The Buddy Hollys'. Ably assisted by adjudicator Clare, Andrew, despite the heckling, tested the teams with a variety of subjects and picture rounds, perfectly suited to the evening. A raffle was held in the interval (raising £25.50) while the lovely Debbie served biscuits and homemade tiffin washed down with FREE tea and coffee (Waitrose cards not required). Once again, congratulations go to 'The Buddy Hollys'. No engraved cut glass bowl or silver cup but the title 'Westhope Quiz Champs 2014'. What an honour! Sign up next year and Take 'em DOWN! Howard Goold 20

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Church Services in November Parish Churches

The Vicarage, Canon Pyon

Tel 01432 830 802

2 November

9 November

16 November 23 November 30 November

Canon Pyon

11:00 Family Eucharist MC

11:00 Remembrance Service MC

8:30 Holy Communion MC

6:30 Evensong MC

King’s Pyon

9:45 Holy Communion MC

9:45 Matins

9:45 Holy Communion MC

9:45 Matins

Birley

3:30 Evensong MC

11.00 Holy Communion MC

Westhope

9:30 Family Eucharist MC

9:45 Family Eucharist MC

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6:30 Evensong

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8:30 Eucharist 11:00 Family MC Service MC

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The Lectionary: Readings , Psalms and liturgical colours for November 2nd. November All Saints Sunday White Ps: 34: 1-10 1st. Reading: Rev. 7: 9-17 NT: 1 John 4: 1-3 Gospel: Matthew 5: 1-12 9th. November Remembrance Sunday Red Ps: 72: 1-7 OT: Isaiah 57: 15-19 NT: James 3: 13-18 Gospel: Matthew 5: 43-end 16th. November 2nd. Sunday before Advent Red Ps: 90: 1-8 OT: Zephaniah 1:7, 12-18 NT: 1 Thess. 5: 1-11 Gos: Matthew 25: 14-30 23rd. November Christ the King Red Ps: 95: 1-7 OT: Ezekiel 34: 11-16, 20-24 NT: Ephesians 1: 15-23 Gos: Matt. 25: 31-46 30th. November Saint Andrew Red Ps: 19:1-6 OT: Isaiah 52: 7-10 NT: Romans 10: 12-18 Gospel: Matthew 4: 18-22

From the Registers Baptism 26th. October Henrietta Jones Funeral 8th. October Doreen Dore

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Dates for the Diary November 2nd. November 4th. November 17th. November 29th.

All Souls Service Bible Study Wellington PCC Christmas Fair

Wellington Vicarage Vicarage Stock’s House, Wellington

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Our Act of Remembrance, on 9th. November, will be at Canon Pyon War Memorial. We will be gathering at 10:50 am, then after the two minutes’ silence we make our way to Canon Pyon church for our service. This year, as we all know, marks the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the First World War. A number of people from these parishes have recently visited the Tower of London to see the field of poppies that have been ‘growing’ there. All have said how deeply moved they were by the experience. A lot of research has been going on behind the scenes into those named on our war memorials, even finding parishioners who died in the war but, for whatever reason, didn’t have their names remembered on the memorials. At the Wellington Act of Remembrance on 11th. November – at 10:50am - we will be adding two more names to the list, perhaps for the first time in over 90 years that these two young men will be remembered in the village of their childhood. It is especially moving when we gather at Wellington to have the older children from the school with us, helping to continue this important communal act. ‘Almighty God, our heavenly Father, we remember with thanksgiving those who made the supreme sacrifice for us in time of war. We pray that the offering of their lives may not have been in vain. By your grace enable us to dedicate ourselves anew to the cause of justice, freedom and peace; and give us the wisdom and strength to build a better world, for the honour and glory of your name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.’ Michael

Leominster Choral Society With Marches Baroque Conducted by James Atherton

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Pain Relief Drugs - More Harm Than Good? The most common type of pain medication is a group of antiinflammatories called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDs, and include ibuprofen and aspirin. They can reduce pain and inflammation very effectively in the short-term but can be very risky to take in the long-term, with the best-known side effect being that they can damage the delicate lining of the gastrointestinal tract, leading to a leaky gut that may then allow partially digested food molecules, toxins, bacteria, yeasts and fungi to pass directly into the bloodstream. In some cases long-term use of these drugs can cause gastritis, peptic or gastric ulcers and even life-threatening haemorrhage. They also affect kidney function; cause high blood pressure and oedema (swelling), and at high doses can increase the risk of heart attack. Paracetamol does not fall into the category of NSAIDs but is classed as a non-opioid analgesic, reducing pain but not inflammation. It does not cause as much gastric irritation as NSAIDs but is highly toxic to the liver and relatively easy to overdose. For very severe pain syndromes, opioid analgesics are typically prescribed, such as codeine, morphine and methadone. They can vary in the extent to which they provide relief and carry a risk of being highly addictive. This makes it easy to start relying on them and extremely difficult to get off them. If you are in pain, any of these drugs can make life bearable again, but given the common side effects, it is worth exploring nutrition and lifestyle changes that may enable you to rely less on these types of medications.

Westhope Hill Vineyard Peter Austerfield has been awarded the Kilcott Valley Shield by the South West Vineyards Association for the best non-commercial sparkling wine for his Westhope Hill Sparkling Rosé 2010. This is the first time Peter has made a sparkling rosé to accompany his Westhope Hill Sparkling Wine 2010 which also won a Highly Commended award. He was also awarded the Eric Coates Trophy for the Best Small Scale Winemaker in the South West. All the wines, mainly from commercial vineyards, are tasted blind by an experienced panel of judges including Masters of Wine. Eds– Very many congratulation Peter.

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Edgar Williams Edgar sadly passed away on 15 August. He was born, lived, and died, in Ledgemoor, all separated by 85 years. When he was five years old, he started at Weobley Primary School – on the first day it opened, in 1934 – and his first job after leaving school was to be a window dresser for Greggs of Weobley. This was followed by National Service in the Royal Engineers, from 1947 to 1949, after which Ed worked successively for two separate timber firms in the Bucknell area. But there was a call back to Ledgemoor, where he joined the staff of Garnstone Estate, starting with the new planting, and where he remained for the rest of his working life. However, many will remember Ed for the Saturday-morning milk round, with small van and large dog, when he would take twice as long as Mary, chatting to everyone. But Edgar will also be remembered for his part in the Royal British Legion. He joined the Weobley Branch in 1949, becoming the Branch Standard Bearer in 1950 and continued to carry it for nearly sixty years. Going to the Royal Albert Hall with it was such an honour, travelling back late at night so that he could be on parade at the Armistice Day service in Weobley the following Sunday morning. He would bring home with him some of the poppies that had fallen, giving them to the Brownies, schoolchildren and granddaughters. Edgar travelled overseas with his standard many times. Edgar was invited back to open the School Fete at their 60th (and his 65th) anniversary and, for many years, was their Father Christmas. For many years, Edgar was married to Lyn, his first wife, having Paul and Ann. Sadly, Paul passed away just ten days after Edgar’s death, aged 53 years. Edgar later married Mary, becoming stepfather to Carl and Andrea. Edgar had one last birthday party, in the Ledgemoor Clubroom, to celebrate 85 years, with friends and family. Much laughter, celebration, and talk about Edgar’s playing football for his beloved Weobley team. And Edgar’s shed – what a lot of stuff – he really invented recycling.

You can shed tears that Edgar has gone – or you can smile because he has lived. Ann Dyer

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St Michael’s Hospice Listen and you will help Being a Listening Support Volunteer for St Michael’s Hospice is a wonderful way of supporting people who have been bereaved. If you are warm, caring and understand the experience of bereavement, we would love to hear from you. You don’t need any qualifications: we will provide you with all the necessary training. For more information or to find out about our Open Days this autumn, please call Davina Tully on 01432 851000 or email [email protected] Light up a Life This Winter with St Michael's Hospice This year, St Michael’s Hospice is joining with 22 local venues to enable families and friends to come together to remember and celebrate the lives of their loved ones. We would like to invite you to dedicate a light and, if you are able, to attend one of our special services or events listed below. Through your dedication, you will be illuminating the life of your loved one, and helping to provide support to local people who need the special care that
St Michael’s offers. For more information please call the Family Support Team on 01432 851000. Below, are details of the Light up a Life services in our area. Friday 5th December - 6.30pm
Wellington Church, Sunday 7th December - 6.30pm St Peter’s Church, Weobley

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