Deadline for submission for the next issue: Mon 22nd January

Are you interested in local history? Pg 12

Village fete planned for next year. Pg 12

Tarrington 80 club survives. Pg 13

Help needed for Tarrington Tots. Pg 14

Does this mean war? Pg 15

Neighbourhood Watch scheme. Pg 19

Tarrington Tatler

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Hello fellow Tarringtonians,

Well, I don’t know where the last

12 months have gone, but the fes-

tive season is here again and I

hope you will find some articles in

this issue to interest you, and

some activities to look forward to. There are lots of carol services,

Santa is visiting Radway Bridge, there are a couple of good films

and a jazz concert - what more could you want!

I would like to thank the Parish Council for

their continued support, and for the grant,

which enables the Tatler to be distributed

to everyone in the parish free of charge.

Huge thanks also go to all the contributors

who have submitted pieces and taken out

adverts during the year, there wouldn’t be

a magazine without you, so please keep

them coming, but new voices are always welcome!

Whatever your plans over

Christmas I hope you have a

great time. Don’t forget to take

the decorations down on

Twelfth Night - which I am re-

liably informed is 5th January -

and enjoy your New Year’s Eve

celebrations.

Seasonal greetings from The Tatler team Judi & Kath

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Dates for your diary & Forthcoming Attractions

Date Event Further info

2-23 Dec Santa’s Workshop at Radway Bridge. Pg 31

6 Dec St Michael’s Hospice Carols by Candlelight Pg 9

9 Dec Flicks. Their Finest Pg 16

10 Dec Stoke Edith Candlelit Carol Service Pg 4

16 Dec Hereford Cathedral Christmas Fair Pg 9

17 Dec Yarkhill Christingle Pg 7

17 Dec Tarrington Carol Service Pg 11

24 Dec Tarrington Crib Service Pg 11

13 Jan Flicks. Hampstead Pg 16

20 Jan Andy Masefield Jazz Concert Pg 9

31 Jan Last chance to book Pascal’s pop-up Bistro Pg 8

Market Theatre, Ledbury & LEH Regular events Pg 26 & 27

Hereford Cathedral have a wide range of concerts, talks, services and exhibitions on offer. See www.herefordcathedral.org for details.

A very warm welcome to Tarrington to

Ed & Lisa who have moved to Green Acres

and

John & Chris who have moved to Micklegate

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CHURCH SERVICES: DEC & JAN

TARRINGTON YARKHILL STOKE EDITH

Sunday 03 Dec Parish Communion

9.30am

Parish Communion

11.00am

Sunday 10 Dec Holy Communion

8.00pm

Carol Service

3.30pm

Sunday 17 Dec

Carol Service

6.30pm

Christingle

4.00pm

Sunday 24 Dec

Crib Service 4pm

Midnight Communion

11.30pm

Monday 25 Dec Parish Communion

11.00am

Parish Communion

11.00am

Sunday 31 Dec Together at Canon Frome 10.30am

Sunday 07 Jan Parish Communion

9.30am

Parish Communion

11.00am

Sunday 14 Jan Holy Communion

8.00pm

Sunday 21 Jan Parish Communion

9.30am

Morning Worship

11.00am

Sunday 28 Jan All Age Worship

11.00am

CANDLELIT CAROL SERVICE

ST. MARY the VIRGIN, STOKE EDITH. Our annual Candlelit Carol Service takes place at St. Mary's on Sunday,10th December at 3.30p.m., followed by soup, mulled wine & seasonal refresh-ments. A traditional service of congregational carols, readings & choir items, the singing is led by organist Colin Myles & the Saint Edith Singers. Rev. Mandy Williams will take the service. If you have never experienced the transformation of St. Mary's by candlelight, why not start your festive season by joining us for this service & for the refreshments afterwards - you will be made very welcome. We look forward to seeing you!

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A MERRY CHRISTMAS

AND A PEACEFUL NEW YEAR

TO ALL OUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS

These greetings are instead of actual cards

and the money is donated to the

Church of St. Philip & St. James, Tarrington

John Watkins & Margaret Macleod Mark & Curly

Margaret Lockwood Liz & John Tallis

John & Marianne Shipp Sally & Ted Willmott

Graeme & Jeanette Forrester Maurice Smith

Gary & John David & Karen Coleman

Peter & Peggy Hammersley Janette Ward

Jan & Arthur Pierce Margaret & Richard Bradstock

Richard & Tonya Price Vivien Kouzeleas

Margaret & Martin Townsend Ann & Graham Jones

Liz & John Parry Ro & Brian Robertson

June Andrews Trevor & Elaine Kerr

Bill & Lynn Sayer Mary Fox

Rob & Hannah West

Charlotte & Amelia

Beverley & Colin Brookes

Charlotte & Oliver

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Rectors Ram-

blings So here we are again, racing to-wards Christmas. It is mid-November as I write this letter and I am staggered by the num-ber of conversations I have had already that have ended with the comment ‘best leave that until after Christmas now’. We get so

caught up in an exhausting round of activity and preparation, that by the time Christmas Day arrives, we are exhausted. Too exhausted to really give time to reflect on what it is really all about.

Don’t get me wrong. We should put lots of effort into celebrating the incar-nation. That most momentous event in all of human history when God humbled himself, was born as a vulnerable infant and began a journey of reconciling us to himself. Nothing in all of time can compare to that act of self-giving. The moment when heaven touched earth. But for us here in 2017, who have the benefit of knowing the whole story, Christmas cannot be an annual commemoration of an event in time. For us who know the history of God’s redemption in Christ, Christmas is the ongoing story of Christ’s coming. The conquering death of Christ can and does come to us, over and over again, in every moment of time he is being renewed in us. Christmas is for all time, not just for one time.

In the light of this. How might we celebrate Christmas in a way that keeps us grafted into the reality of the incarnation? Perhaps it might be in trying to avoid being as overcooked as the turkey by the time we reach Boxing Day. I love the tradition in some churches where the nativity scene is left in position all through Epiphany. It is a reminder of the presence of the child we know as ‘Emmanuel’ – God with us. A reminder that this child’s work is begun afresh in us as we symbolically turn our faces from Christ’s birth, towards his death and glorious resurrection. This is because our dwelling in Christ is only possible through resurrection, through claiming the promise that God has made us whole in Christ.

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I know we want to carefully pack away Christmas at the end of twelfth night, but might we just dare to continue the Christmas journey for just a moment longer and discover the riches that lead us to the festival of Can-dlemass. On Sunday 4th February, The Hop Churches will be celebrating Candlemass at Stoke Edith Church with a candlelit service celebrating the end of the Christmas and Epiphany seasons. Come with your nativity scenes from across the benefice and let us celebrate together the light of Christ amongst us.

For now, here is a poem by Howard Thurman called ‘The Work of Christ-mas’, it reminds us of what comes after all the Christmas presents have been unwrapped and the day is done.

‘When the song of the angels is stilled, When the star in the sky is gone, When the kings and princes are home, When the shepherds are back with their flock, The work of Christmas begins: To find the lost, To heal the broken, To feed the hungry, To release the prisoner, To rebuild the nations, To bring peace among brothers, To make music in the heart.’ Christmas blessings to you all Mandy Williams 07780 586846 Mandy.williams@hpchurches.org.uk

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CHEZ PASCAL

POP-UP FRENCH BISTRO

Lady Emily Community Hall

Saturday 10th February 2018

Pascal & Janie are offering a

two course french meal

(chosen from starter, main

and sweet) and coffee for

£15 per person.

Gluten free and vegetarian

options will be available.

The bar will be open and

manned by volunteers.

Profits will go towards hall

funds. There will also be a

raffle in aid of the hall.

Booking essential - by 31st January Please phone 01531 634904 to book your tickets,

choice of table time between 7 and 8.30pm

depending on availability.

We look forward to seeing you as a group or

‘une table for deux’! A Bientot!

Chez Pascal is in New Street, Ledbury

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ANDY MASEFIELD JAZZ BAND

Coming to the Lady Emily Commu-

nity Hall for a Jazz Concert

Look out for posters about the fund-raising Jazz Concert with the Andy Masefield band – – price and exact details TBC. Tickets will be on sale just before Christmas

20th Janu-

ary 2018 7:30pm

St Michael’s Hospice

An Evening of Carols by Candlelight

St Michael’s Hospice Community Choir performs alongside some of Herefordshire’s most talented choirs and hand-bell ringers. All in the

beautiful setting of Lyde Court’s 17th Century Barn

Wednesday 6th December - 7pm for 7.30pm £8 in advance or £10 on the door

Everyone attending will be offered a welcome glass of fizz.

Tickets from Denise Bishop 01432 852656 or st-michaels-hospice.org.uk

Hereford Cathedral Christmas Fair

Saturday 16 December, 10am - 4pm

Over 40 stalls of seasonal gifts, food, local crafts and tasty treats, in-

cludng old favourites and some new arrivals.

Carols for shoppers 1pm - Free entry

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Apple Facts and Fun. As the festive season is fast approaching, in this edition we share

some facts about apples. See if you can spot the odd one out. All sweet apples have been traced as having an origin in a

small area of Tian Shan on Kazakhstan's border with China.

Archaeologists have found evidence that humans have been enjoying ap-ples since at least 6500 B.C.

The bible tells us that Eve ate the fruit from a tree of the knowledge of good and evil, the input of various artists has created the impression that this fruit was an apple even though the bible does not specifically state so.

The fear of apples is called Malusdomesticaphobia. Malus domestica be-ing the scientific name for the orchard apple tree.

The science of apple growing is called pomology.

China is the greatest producer of apples in the world, then USA, Turkey, Poland and Italy

An apple tree could live for more than 100 years if maintained.

An apple tree starts the production of the fruit 4 to 5 years after planting. An average tree produces 88 to 440 pounds of apples each year.

Apples float as they consist of 25% air

It takes roughly 36 apples to make one gallon of apple cider.

If you were to eat one apple a day, it would take you over 20 years to try the 7,000 + varieties grown worldwide.

Ronald Wayne was one of the original co-founders of Apple who sold his 10% stake for $800 in 1976.

Apples are a part of the rose, or Rosaceae family of plants, as are pears, almonds, apricots, cherries, plums, raspberries and peaches.

Henry VIII employed a fruiterer with the name of Richard Harris,

Costermongers being the old-fashioned word for greengrocer comes from 'costard', which is a large cooking apple variety.

European pilgrims introduced apples to the USA.

Catherine the Great, loved Golden Pippin apples so much she had them transported to her palace in Russia, wrapped in real silver paper.

Apple seeds contain the deadly poison ‘Cyanide’, however, you would need to eat more than 200 seeds to feel any effect.

Deborah Wells

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UPDATE - Proposed Mixed Use Development Land east of Little Tarrington Common Road,

Little Tarrington, Hereford

Following various amendments to the proposals and further technical work to address outstanding issues, we are pleased to announce that the development was approved by Herefordshire Council Planning Com-mittee on Wednesday 15th November.

Planning Committee members unanimously voted to approve the devel-opment describing it as an “exemplar” development.

We take this opportunity to thank the Parish Council and community for your support of the development.

Please contact me should you have any queries regarding the develop-ment.

Russell Pryce 01981 242928 Planning Manager russell@collinsdb.co.uk CDB Planning and Architecture

Our Christmas Services You will see elsewhere in the Tatler times of our Christmas services, but perhaps an extra word or two might encourage you to be there.

Our village carol service will be at 6.30pm on Sun-day 17th December. Candles, congregational sing-ing and possibly, mince pies.

The Crib service at 4.00 pm on Christmas Eve will be the traditional, (traditional for Tarrington that is), telling of the Christmas story. Shepherds wearing Tiaras welcome. Hon-estly, God really doesn't mind.

The Eucharist of Christmas night will start at 11.30 pm. If you watched Sue Perkins at the Ganges (BBC1), you might have some sympathy with the notion that being caught up in the power of the ritual might be a better starting place than waiting to understand it all.....there's only one

way to find out. John Watkins

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LOCAL HISTORY CLUB The first meeting of the new Tarrington Local History Club on Thurs 16 November generated a lively and enjoyable discussion of a number of projects/ideas, including:-

Researching the origins of the village in the Iron Age /Dark Ages. A map and maybe drawing of how the village looked in 1300. A “Walk Through Time” round the village’s historic points of interest. A reunion of the oldest ex-pupils of the village school. The social history of the village. A drawing together of the various bits of research people have done into their houses. A Snap-Shot of the village in 1851 (the first Census). And maybe some interesting expert speakers.

We’re very keen for more members to join us so if you’d like to contrib-ute to any of the above ideas or have any other ideas we might explore (even without committing to be a regular member and especially if you’ve carried out any of your own research you’d like to share), please do contact us.

Richard Price – John Watkins -

Giving and Receiving

As you would expect, church finances are reviewed at every meeting of the Parochial Church Council and not surprisingly, by the end of this 'feteless' year there will be a considerable deficit. This will be despite the other fund raising efforts that have taken place, as well as with the generosity of many who give regularly by various means. There will certainly be a fete next year and July 7th 2018 has been set down for that. If you have a stunningly good fund raising idea that you would like to pursue at the fete or on another day, do please give me a call or come to our fund raising meeting at 18 Pound Close 7.30 pm. on Tuesday 16th January. Notwithstanding the expense of keeping our church open and respon-sive to all, there other days when we make it clear that the collection made will go to others. Most recently following our Harvest Festival we were able to give the harvest of tins and other groceries to the Ledbury Food Bank, the collection of £120 to Water Aid and following the collec-tion taken on Remembrance Sunday, £220 to the Royal British Legion. John Watkins

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October 2017 September 2017

1st £20 J Nicholas No.26

2nd £15 L Tallis No.12

3rd £10 G & J Smith No. 105

1st £20 K Jordan No.97

2nd £15 G Garman No.101

3rd £10 B Snell No.92

Tarrington 80 Club Draw

The Tarrington 80 Club

The origins of the 80 Club stem from approximately 1970 when the church needed money to rebuild the stonework at the top of the bell tow-er. The lottery was then called the 50 Club and raised money for the church, school and village hall. As the population grew the lottery be-came the 80 Club and now has over 100 members. It is registered an-nually with Herefordshire Council. Over the years the 80 Club has raised many thousands of pounds for the church and the hall; this year we raised £1,260. Martin Townsend has been treasurer for over twen-ty years but he and June Andrews have decided it’s time to retire; our thanks must go to both of them for their work over many years. Following the recent article in the Tarrington Tatler, two more volunteers have stepped forward to join the committee. Membership is £20 per year and runs from January to December. Each 80 Club draw takes place towards the end of the month and the three prizes are £20, £15 and £10. Twice a year, in June and December, there are three additional prizes. Last year the prizes for these two draws ranged from £10 to £125. The draw is always made in public, usually in the Tarrington Arms, with the winning numbers drawn by members of the public and not 80 Club committee members. The win-ners’ names are then published in the Tarrington Tatler each month.

If you would like to support our community life by joining the 80 Club or you would like further information please contact John Tallis Robert Hodges or Angela Stock

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Tarrington Tots

When we moved here seven years ago with a lively one year old in

tow, Tarrington Tots was a lifesaver. Here I found grown up compa-

ny and a cup of tea, a place where I could have a laugh (or a cry) and

where I met people who have become some of my best friends.

This group was run by the amazing Karen Bubb and when the time

came for her littlest family member to start school, I took over the

baton with the help of some other lovely mums. I've had three years

where I made the tea and cake (Ok, I often bought the cake) and

I've been fortunate to meet some more lovely mums, dads and

childminders and some fantastic little people.

Now the time has come when I no longer have a Tot and need to pass

the care of this lovely group to someone else.

And here there is a problem, while we have a couple of people who

are willing to give some time to help this group continue and families

who would love to continue coming, there isn't anyone able to be

there every week who is in the position to run the group.

It would be such a shame if this lovely group was lost and other new

mums in the village missed out on the support I had.

So I'm asking if there is anyone who might be able to help out. Per-

haps you could spare a couple of hours a month as part of a team?

Perhaps your children have grown and moved on but you have some

time and a friendly ear to offer. Or perhaps you have another sug-

gestion for a way we can keep this very special village asset.

Thank you for taking the time to read this. And thank you to all the

lovely grown ups and children who have made my time at this group

so very special.

Hannah West

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De Bellis Antiquitatis at the Lady Emily Hall

If you had visited the Lady Emily Hall a few Sat-urdays ago you would have seen Alexander the Great, Attila the Hun, Genghis Khan, Scythians (subject of an excellent current exhibition in the British Museum), Crusaders, Hussite war wagons and Italian Condotteri amongst other historic combatants. Why? Read on.

De Bellis Antiquitatis (DBA) is an evolving rule set for wargaming the ancient and medie-val periods first published in 1990, some-where between chess and Risk, played on a two-foot square board with armies of twelve elements, each of neatly painted and presented figures 15 mm tall.

A game takes be-tween thir-ty minutes and an hour, so six games in a day's event is normal, which enables players to catch up with regulars and brings a sense of commu-nity.

The Society of Ancients (and I am not the only member in the village...you know who you are!) sponsors a UK DBA National League, which culminates in the English Open in October. For the last seven years the new season has begun with the Tarrington Tourney in Novem-ber. Events take place all over the country in village halls, community centres and linked to wargames shows. The Lady Emily Hall is recognised and appreci-ated as one of the nicest venues and has attracted ten to twenty competitors each year, many staying locally and making a tour of it! This year saw visitors from such far flung locations as Sheffield, Milton Keynes, Chiches-ter and Carmarthen! Anyone up for being the Tarrington contingent for another year? Martin Myers

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Flicks in the Sticks Films at Lady Emily Hall, Tarrington

Tickets will be £5.00 (£3.00 U-16) at the door. Film Club members £2.50. Enquiries 01432 890720 or john.tallis@btopenworld.com

Refreshments and wine will be available as usual

9th December 2017 7:30pm - Their Finest (12)

“This is one of several recent films

that remediate women's absence

from war history. It stands tall in

the war film genre, as well as in

period drama and feminist film.

With beautiful camera-work, it

evokes the tensions and depriva-

tions of London in 1940 and also

provides an insight into the mak-

ing of a war propaganda movie. It

captures the fragility of life in the London Blitz with detailed attention

to nostalgic sets, costumes, and mannerisms of an era. Ironically, a

film dedicated to recognising the role of women is firmly under the

comedic influence of a veteran male actor. This will be remembered

as a Bill Nighy film. For many, that's not a bad thing.” (from review

by CineMuseFilms)

“Bill Nighy and Gemma Arterton and a very British kind of mag-

ic” (The Guardian)

Director: Lone Scherfig Writers: Gaby Chiappe, Lissa Evans

Stars: Gemma Arterton, Sam Clafin, Bill Nighy

13th January 2018 7:30pm - Hampstead (12A)

An American widow finds unex-

pected love with a man living wild

on Hampstead Heath, when they

take on the developers who want

to destroy his home. Overall, this

is a good drama film filled with

sadness, tough hard harsh times,

fall outs, family, friendship, London

people, communities, love and

many other things.

Director: Joel Hopkins Writer: Robert Festinger

Stars: Brendan Gleeson, James Norton, Diane Keaton

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Friendship Club

On behalf of the Tarrington Friendship Club, thank you so much to everyone who donated large saucepans and kitchen items. We are now fully equipped and most grateful. Jeanette Forrester

We have just met to put together a draft programme for the coming year. We will be giving everyone a copy at our Christmas lunch so that we can act on our members feedback for our 2018 season. We are go-ing to Alexander Park this year and we will have some entertain-ment ...no doubt some Christmasey songs will be heard!

We had to cancel the quiz in October, but Jeanette McCullough came with great enthusiasm and lots of bits and pieces which were used by all to make mosaics.

It was to be Elizabeth Godsall's 97th birthday the following weekend, so Eileen Whiting very kindly made a giant cake for us. Elizabeth has been a member of our club since its conception when it was in the Old Hall.

Last month Ray Mytton came once again for an entertaining afternoon of percussion and sing-a-long. Our first meeting in the new year will be in February when we will be able to catch up on all the news and have a bring and buy stall in the Hall.

We wish all our members past and present

A Happy Christmas and an enjoyable 2018.

If you would like to join us on the 1st Wednesday of each month, we would be delighted to see you. We can provide transport if needed. Contact Janet Pierce, or Jeanette Forrester for further information.

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Tom Sheppy

Tom Sheppy of Eastwood is 92 and is pictured here with his med-als laying a wreath on Remem-brance Day. He was an aircraft handler on HMS Indefatigable, a huge aircraft carrier which took part in the Arctic Convoy before joining the British Pacific Fleet and seeing significant action in Japanese waters. Indefatigable was hit by a Kamikaze pilot on 1st April 1945, killing and injuring many but managing to return to ‘action stations’ impressively quickly despite the damage they sustained. Tom says that April Fools day has never been quite the same since! Indefatigable was actively fighting in Okinawa at the time of the Japanese sur-render, which Tom is very proud of.

Thanks to Meg Veale for submitting this.

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NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH At a recent Tarrington Voice Meeting, we decided that, with the support of the

Parish Council and our Local Policing Team, it would be a good idea to try to

re-establish a NW network round the village. We had quite an effective one

some years ago but that has lapsed. There have been several break-ins in the

village lately and sadly crime is something that will never go away. To have an

effective NW scheme requires one central co-ordinator (which I’m happy to be

unless someone else would like to volunteer) but more importantly a number of

zone co-ordinators for various parts of the village. The role of these zone co-

ordinators is basically to make the residents in their zones aware of any Police

alerts or advice and to receive any reports from those residents on any suspi-

cious activities. If and when we can get our group of co-ordinators together, we

can organise a briefing from the Local Police Team to explain more fully the

role. I would stress though that it is not a time-consuming role and there will

be many months when no activity is required at all.

The zones in which we divided the village in our previous scheme are as fol-

lows:-

The Leys

School Lane

Tarrington Common Lane

Aldersend Road

Church Lane

Village Lane (ie from Swan House down to the pub)

Barrs Orchard

Pound Close

Main Road (this may need to be divided into 2 zones at least)

Garbrook

Little Tarrington

Eastwood

Durlow

So I’m now calling for volunteers to act as co-ordinators for each area please.

If any volunteer wants to share his/her role with one or more others in the zone,

that’s perfectly fine. I will happily cover the School Lane zone and I have a

volunteer already for Church Lane but I do hope we can get volunteers for the

other areas as building a NW network is not only good for crime-prevention but

also provides a framework for general good neighbourly care and concern.

Of course if anyone is not quite sure whether they would like to volunteer and

would like to discuss it with me they are most welcome to phone.

Many thanks

Richard Price -

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Parish Council meeting 13th November 2017

It is good news for residents to know that the Parish Council (PC) now has a full complement of eight members. We welcome new councillors - Richard Fowler and Ian Howard. Ward Councillor, John Hardwick, informed the PC that the planning ap-plication for a development of fifteen properties on the land between Garbrook and Little Tarrington Common (application number P171777/F) has received a positive recommendation subject to a site meeting and a Planning Committee meeting due to take place on Wed 15th No-vember. [Note - Planning approved, see Pg 11. Ed.] Regarding other planning matters, parish councillors agreed that they had no objections to the planning application (following an outline approval) for a pair of semi-detached dwellings in Garbrook and agreed to the suggestion that having the details of planning applications displayed on a screen would benefit future discussions. Several residents were present at the meeting including the owners of Oakapple who expressed their concern about damage being caused by the activity of moles and the build-up of leaves resulting in blockages in the culvert that runs along the front of their property. They were worried that this could damage their property and become a danger to the public as the weather worsens in the winter. Clerk to the PC, Janet Chester, will refer this problem to the Tarrington Locality Steward. The hedge which borders Jubilee Green is going to be cut and the shrubs will be tidied. Church View resident, Jeanette Forester, gave councillors a map which showed the area of Jubilee Green which is owned by the owners of two Church View properties. The PC suggested that Jubilee Green would benefit from improved signage and would welcome the engage-ment of Church View residents in this discussion. This issue will be an agenda item for the January meeting. Two police officers were also in attendance as they are investigating the criminal damage and theft that has occurred in Church Lane in the highway leading up to one of the entrances to the Church. Councillors made it clear that criminal behav-iour could not be condoned under any circumstances. Following a meet-ing of the Parochial Church Council which was addressed by Chair of the PC Janette Ward, in her capacity as Footpaths’ Officer, Revd. Man-dy Williams has written a letter to the PC. A response to this letter will be sent to Herefordshire Council and the PC will continue to press for the adoption of the highway by the Highways Authority. Head of Highways, Clive Hall, will adjudicate any future decisions regarding this highway.

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Janette Ward has also continued to work hard inspecting the many foot-paths in the Parish, often cutting away overgrown foliage and branches herself. The Locality Steward has obtained an agreement from the farmer to replace the stile with a metal gate and to replace the ditch bridge at Oakeyfield in Durlow. In due course councillors Robert Hodg-es, Richard Fowler and Janette Ward will carry out an inspection of the ditches throughout the Parish. Councillors Robert Hodges, Maggie Da-ron and Janette Ward met with Maynard Smith, the Senior Locality Steward, to discuss the Traffic Regulation Order to reduce the speed of the traffic on the A438 that passes Garbrook and part of the road be-yond Garbrook. A communication was then received by the Parish Council giving no objections to the proposal. Councillors Maggie Daron, Robert Hodges, Trevor Kerr and Linzy Outtrim will meet to complete some of the paper work and commence the application. It will also be necessary to contact West Mercia Police regarding their logging of acci-dents along this stretch of road. Whether or not the application will pro-ceed will be dependent on an assessment which will be carried out by Herefordshire Council. Parish Councillors regularly attend training to ensure that they have up to date information about a range of issues that impact on the Parish. Chair of the PC, Janette Ward, has attended a day’s course for chair persons and Robert Hodges and Maggie Daron attended a seminar about planning, the Code of Conduct and safeguarding. Maggie Daron will be attending the H.A.L.C. A.G.M. on 25th November. The PC reviewed current expenditure and then decided the precept re-quirements for 2018/19. Expenses need to include the cost of maintain-ing footpaths and public green spaces; notice boards and litter bins; training courses for councillors; hall hire; the clerk’s wages and expens-es; audit fees; insurance; HALC subscriptions; publications; elections; the cost of assessing the Traffic Regulation Order and annual donations to the Tarrington Tatler and the Church (for ground maintenance). A de-cision has been made to also give a donation towards the upkeep of the Lady Emily Community Hall. The precept for 2018/19 was set at £22,000. This is a very small increase from last year. Ward Councillor, John Hardwick, said that this was sensible because, as government funding to local councils was decreasing in the form of cut backs, PC’s need to prepare for a future when more of the work would be delegated to them. With the excellent professional support of our clerk, Janet Chester and the moral support and encouragement of many residents, Tarrington PC will, I am sure, rise to this challenge!

Maggie Daron - Parish Councillor

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or 07850 916414 or sarah.harris@mariecurie.org.uk

The truth about villages

The good ship 'Tarrington' has been sailing on turbulent waters lately and we all hope for better times. If, in the midst of all this, you have found yourself wondering what makes for a sustainable village in which we can live and work, I can recommend Tom Fort's 'The Village News' published by 'Simon and Schus-ter'. Fort's meandering cycle tour and excellent research, shakes up a lot of the nonsense that we have ab-sorbed as truth about 'England's ru-ral idyll', and points to some interest-ing ways forward for communities just like ours.

John Watkins

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The Chairman reviewed the activities that had taken place in the Hall over the previous year, highlighting reduced bookings for children’s par-ties, badminton and, recently, the demise of the weekly Tots group meetings. However, in contrast there have been 4 wedding receptions, with 5 more planned/booked which, with the increased number of Bridge events, should recoup some of the hire income reduction in 2016-17. It was agreed that a big effort should be made to promote use of the Hall facilities by local small businesses, during the day, when the Hall is very under-used.

He also commented on problems experienced with the Flicks in the Sticks programme, particularly in the autumn 2016 with very low audi-ence numbers (15 or less), which lost money due to high license fees. Although numbers recovered later in the year we had considered stop-ping the films, but decided to test the idea of a Film Club with an up-front subscription and reduced entrance charge. This has proved successful, to date, with 23 members signed-up and significantly higher attendances this autumn (60 average).

The programme of facility improvement has continued with the installa-tion of new equipment in the playground (funded by £8000 grant from TESCO); replacement of most internal lights with LED units (funded by Western Power Distribution); purchase of 3 new LED colour-programmable stage lights (funded by Elmley Arts Foundation). We have also embarked on a project to re-paint the interior in stages.

Further work planned, subject to successful grant applications, includes refurbishment of the front porch; replacement of front windows; pur-chase of some circular tables, to enhance our “wedding” offer; and re-placement chairs, as we are losing chairs regularly due to breakages.

The Treasurer presented the Hall accounts for the year. His report high-lighted that income was significantly lower and expenditure higher than last year creating a deficit of £7,245. It was noted that £6,000 of the TESCO grant had been received before the year started, but was spent in year, accounting for a large proportion of the deficit, but not all of it. The committee needs to consider ways of fund-raising to cover the non-routine costs of maintaining the building and playground, which exceed the income raised from hire fees.

Lady Emily Hall – AGM Report – 2nd

November 2017

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It’s worth setting out the cost breakdown for last year: Utilities £2,300 (gas, elec. water, phone, rubbish removal)

Mandatory Costs £1,800 (Insurance, Safety inspections, licenses) Necessary Costs £4,250 (cleaning, grass cutting, essential repairs) Discretionary Spend £12,000 (Grant related spend, new equipment etc) These are after some specific support from the PC has been taken out. For comparison, total hire income was just over £8,000; proceeds from Flicks and other entertainment events was about £1,000; income from 80 Club and other sources another £1,000; grants totalled about £3,000.

It’s clear that major items of repair, or improvement, are dependent on continuing access to external grants, though we are seeking to maintain a significant contingency fund against emergencies.

The committee has seen some changes in membership during the year, with a new Treasurer (Graham Jones at the Willows), new Secretary (Judi Ryan from Barrs Court) and new representatives from Stoke Edith and Dormington (Tim Barling and Bridget Wood).

The committee expressed their appreciation for the efforts of the retiring officers (Andrew Wathen, Cheryl Shearer, Andy Somerville) and in par-ticular to John Lane, who stepped down after many years of service to both the current Hall and its predecessor!

We must acknowledge the invaluable financial and moral support provid-ed by the Parish Council, and also thank Martin Townsend for inspecting our accounts, once again.

The committee for the coming year will be: John Tallis, Chairman Janet Pierce, Vice-Chairman Graham Jones, Treasurer Judi Ryan, Secretary Robert Hodges, Gwyneth Williams, Vikki Avery, John Wilesmith, Tim Barling, Bridget Wood. Are all representative members. Hannah West will be co-opted, if she is willing!

We look forward to another busy year of local events and to welcoming everybody who wants to use the Hall – and also help us with the various tasks necessary to keep it running – please talk to one of the committee, if you would like to help.

John Tallis, Chairman, Lady Emily Hall Trustees

, ladyemilyhall@gmail.com

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THE MARKET THEATRE, LEDBURY

Online address: www.themarkettheatre.com

Box Office: 01432 383663

Out of Hours: 07967 517125

DECEMBER

LIVE SHOWS

Sunday 17th December 7.30 pm

LEDBURY COMMUNITY

BRASS BAND CHRISTMAS

CONCERT

Tickets £8 £4

Thursday 21st December

Friday 22nd December 7.30 pm

LEDBURY COMMUNITY

CHOIR CHRISTMAS CON-

CERT

Tickets £10. 01531 634630/634105

LIVE SCREENINGS

Tuesday 5th December 7.15pm

ROYAL BALLET LIVE

THE NUTCRACKER

Tickets £15/12.50

Wednesday 13th December 7.00 pm

National Theatre – Encore

YOUNG MARX

Tickets £14/12

FILMS

Friday 8th December 8.00 pm

THE OLIVE TREE

Tickets £6.00

Wednesday 13 December 10.30 am

GOING IN STYLE

Tickets £6 to include coffee

JANUARY

LIVE SHOWS

January 18th – 27th January 7.30 pm

Saturday/Sunday Matinees 2.30 pm No evening performances 21/22/23 January

LADS PRODUC TION – SPEC-

TACULAR PANTOMIME

JACK AND THE BEANSTALK Tickets £10 Children £6

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Time Group Frequency Contact Name

Monday

19:15-21:15

Tarrington Short Mat Bowls

Most weeks Veronica Hodges

19:15-21:15

Stoke Edith & Tarrington WI

The 2nd Monday of most months

Gwyneth Williams

19:30-21:30

Tarrington Parish Council

2nd Monday of alter-nate months (Jan, Mar, etc)

Robert Hodges

Tuesday

10:30-15:00

Craft Club Weekly, except for Xmas, Easter and August

Nora Bevan

19:00-22:00

Rifle Club Most weeks in win-ter (Oct-Mar)

Robert Hodges

Wednesday

12:00-15:00

Friendship Club 1st Wednesday of most months

Jeanette Forrester

18:00-19:30

Tarrington Brownies

Weekly, in term time

Annette Embrey

Thursday

18:00-20:00

Ledbury Archery Club

Weekly, in winter (Oct-Apr)

Pete Dobson

20:00-22:00

Badminton Club Weekly, except for Xmas, Easter and August

Margaret McCleod

Friday

09:30-10:30

Pilates Class Weekly, except for Xmas, Easter and August

Nikki Schechter

REGULAR LADY EMILY HALL EVENTS

Please check meeting dates with contact before attending!

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This fabulous little fellow ran away with First Prize in the Craft Section of The Trumpet Annual Ploughing Match and Show on October 5th! Who could this clever wood carving creator have been? Answers on a post-card please to the Ed! An Elf Fan. [A slighly embassasing report submitted by the Tatler’s occassional Arts & Crafts reporter, Jeanette Forrester.

But I couldn’t possibly comment!, Ed]

Home-Start Herefordshire believes parents have the key role in creating

a secure childhood for their children. It’s just sometimes during the

child’s journey they need a bit of help…your help, could make the differ-

ence. These wonderful people visit families at home for 3 hours a week,

giving support and friendship to help them overcome a multitude of diffi-

cult situations. Each new volunteer has to complete a course of prepara-

tion which is held at our Hereford Office. The next course starts on the

25th January, runs every Thursday 9.30 -3pm for 10 weeks. If you would

like to join our team of dedicated volunteers please call 01432 371212

for more details or email us at homestart.hereford@virgin.com

A New Years Commitment!!

To help someone in need -

Could that be you??

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Ledbury Food Bank

Please consider donating tinned or dry goods, home essentials or money to the Ledbury Food Bank. The demand is much higher than originally anticipated and all are desperately needed. Donations can be left in St Michael’s Church, Ledbury, the Council Offices in Church Lane, or at the Master’s House. Volunteers are also needed to serve in the Food Bank, sort gifts and control stock, amongst other things. If you can help, please telephone 01531 633357 or 01531 633643. If you are in need yourself, please contact

a health professional, police, CAB, Age

UK or other voluntary organisation, or

state welfare. Otherwise contact your local

Vicar who will also be able to refer you to

the Food Bank. You will be treated with

total confidentiality.

Fownhope Medical Cen-tre

Contact Details Surgery: 01432 860235 Dispensary: 01432 860241 Web: www.fownhopesurgery.co.uk Surgery Hours Monday to Friday, 8am to 6.30pm. Reception staff are available on the tele-phone from 8am until 6pm each day. Making an appointment The number to call is 01432 860235. Please advise the surgery as soon as pos-sible if you are unable to attend an ap-pointment. Out of Hours Should you need a doctor between the hours of 6pm and 8am Monday to Friday and 6pm Friday to 8am Monday, please telephone NHS on 111..

REFUSE COLLECTION DATES

Tarrington, incl T. Common, Alders End, Stoke Edith,

Sparchell & Perton

Garbrook, East-wood & Durlow

Little Tarrington

Day Friday Thursday Tuesday

Bin Green Black Green Black Green Black

Dec 1st, 15th,

29th 8th,

22nd 7th, 21st

14th, 28th

5th, 19th 12th,

24th

Jan 12th, 26th

5th, 19th

4th, 18th

11th, 25th

2nd, 16th, 30th

9th, 23rd

Little Tarrington - Please Note your black bin collection due on 26th Dec will

instead take place on Sun 24th Dec

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Tatler Editor

Judi Ryan, Barrs Court, Tar-rington, HR1 4EU

Tatler Distribution Kath Lane, 10 The Laurels, Tarrington, HR1 4HY

Website Manage-ment

The Tarrington homepage at www.tarrington.org.uk is managed by Vikki Avery

EMERGENCY Police/Fire/Ambulance………. 999 Police (non-emergency)...…… 101 Gas…………………………….. 0800 111 999 Welsh Water………………….. 0800 281 432 Severn Trent Water………….. 0800 783 4444 Electricity……………………… 0800 328 1111 Power cuts……………………. 105

HEALTH & MEDICAL Hereford County Hospital …… 01432 355444 Fownhope Surgery …………... 01432 860235 NHS 111……………………….. 111

LOCAL SERVICES Citizens Advice Bureau……… 01684 563611 Age Concern………………….. 01531 631280 Samaritans……………………. 01432 269000

LOCAL CLERGY John Watkins…………………. 01432 890595 Nicky Seabright………………. 01531 640252

TELEPHONE NUMBERS

476 BUS TIMES

Tarrington to Hereford Bus Station

M-F M-S M-F M-S M-S M-S M-S M-S F&S F&S

Tarrington 0704 0800 0834 0954 1024 & every hr to 1424 1519 1724 1854 2024 2254

Hereford 0720 0830 0900 1015 1045 & every hr to 1445 1540 1740 1915 2045 2310

Tarrington to Ledbury Market House

M-F NSD

M-S

M-S

M-F NSD

M-S

M-F

M-S

M-S

F&S

F&S

Tarrington 0745 0855 0940 & every hr to 1440 1540 1640 1740 1810 1935 2150 2335

Ledbury 0758 0910 0953 & every hr to 1453 1553 1653 1753 1823 1948 2203 2348

M-F Monday - Friday F&S Friday & Saturday only

M-S Monday - Saturday NSD Not School Days

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WOODEND FARM B & B near Little Tarrington

* 4 rooms ensuite

* 4 star Tourist Board rating

* Free Wi-Fi

* Guest lounge

* Full breakfast using local produce

* Online booking available

Web: www.woodendfarmhouse.co.uk

or please phone Helen on

07961 216329 for full details

Providing transport for the local community

Ledbury Ring & Ride and Community Buses

Do you have transport difficulties? Ledbury District Ring & Ride is a voluntary car scheme for ALL ages and abilities covering Ledbury and its surrounding villages which

can be used for you to get to:

Medical appointments - Shopping Hairdresser appointments - Social and family visits

... or any other place you may wish to go

Call us on 01531 635503 between 9.30 am and 12.30 pm Monday

to Friday to book your ride Minibuses available for community group activities.

Please phone to chat about your needs

A charge is made to help towards the cost of operating our service