For the residents of Mansel Lacy, Brinsop, Moorhampton,Upperton, Wormsley, Yarsop & Yazor.

Printed by Express Printing, Wellingborough

Published by St. Michael’s Mansel Lacy Community AssociationWith financial support from a Foxley Group Parish Council grant.

Issue No. 85 Winter 2012

Merry Christmas to all our readers

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Editor Cal Edwards Assistant Editor Joyce PottsAll articles, letters or other items may be subject to editorialdiscretion. The editors do not accept responsibility for articlesprinted in this magazine. Please send or deliver your copy to:-

Cal Edwards, Yew Tree Cottage, Mansel Lacy.Tel; 01981 590625

e-mail:- calan.edwards@btinternet.comWeb-site: www.mansellacy.org.uk

Many thanks to Elaine Hillier for her long service as assistant editor and welcome toJoyce Potts who is editor of Stretton Sugwas News, so has a lot of experience.

Sadly only 87 people voted at the Mansel Lacy Police Commissioner elections Below is a photograph sent to me recently. I like it!!

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3 Foxley NewsCommunity Association

What’s happened in the last three months I pondered. Then I looked back at the lastFoxley News and my mind dropped back into gear.On the last day of September we watched the “War Horse” on our 60 inch TV set andthoroughly enjoyed it but found that the chairs we were sitting on were harder than wethought. That started another debate about replacements. This will go on until we knowthe results of an application to the National Lottery for some money to buy new chairs,then we will have to choose. In the meantime Committee members have been lookingand sitting on other chairs in other places, apparently our chairs are not that bad bycomparison.It is hoped that the National Lottery will also supply enough funds to buy a new ride onmower. The one we have is now breaking down quite often and repairs cost money. Theold Countax mower has given excellent service for over 15 years.We went to Madley Communications centre twice during the last three months and wereshown round by the manager in charge, an old friend of mine. Each of 35 people donated£10 to Community Association funds and said it was good value for money. We arehoping to make another visit in the Spring of 2013.On September 29 we had a coffee morning with a film show of “The Four Seasons inMansel Lacy” in 1901/2. This went well so at the end of November there will be a wineevening and another filmed period in Mansel Lacy 1903/4.On 22 October I met with Paddy Benson Archdeacon, along with David Davenport,Morley Smith & Trixy Goodger. He wanted to see the infra red heaters in the CommunityHall. After some debate and a subsequent chat with Stephen Challenger, Secretary tothe DAC, I agreed to apply for a licence to use the heaters, which will be considered inJanuary by the DAC. I am very confident that the outcome will be sensible & just.The Quiz we held on 26 October was not well attended but we made a small profit of £37.as we did on the Bonfire night, ably organised by Dave Gwynne and his team, of £30.These events are not specifically to make a profit, but more to enhance the socialenjoyment of the village.The Community Association Annual General Meeting was well attended and we haverecruited more members to the Committee, namely, Cis Edwards, Sue Rawlinson andDave Jones. All the officers were re-elected without opposition. See page 17 (Who's who)When I started writing this page I was still waiting to hear from the National Lottery. I’mhappy to say that subject to conditions we have just been awarded £6,500 to purchasenew chairs and a new mower. I’m sure we will have a happy time deciding on our choices.The annual Christmas Dinner is again going to be a lunch at the Golf club , Wormsley, onSunday December 16th starting at 12 for 12.30pm. The negotiated price is £14.50 perperson (sorry no concessions).I would like to thank all the Officers and Committee members who have worked hard overthe last 12 months to make the CA a thriving organisation, and to wish everyone a VeryMerry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Cal

A little old lady answered the door one day; to be confronted by a well-dressed young man carryinga vacuum cleaner. 'Good morning,' said the young man. 'If I could take a couple minutes of yourtime., to demonstrate the very latest in high-powered vacuum cleaners... 'Go away!' said the oldlady. ''I'm broke and haven't got any money!'' and she proceeded to close the door. Quick as a flash,the young man wedged his foot in the door and pushed it wide open... 'Don't be too hasty!'' he said.''Not until you have seen my demonstration..'' And with that, he emptied a bucket of horse manureonto her hallway carpet. 'Now; if this vacuum cleaner does not remove all traces of this horsemanure from your carpet, Madam, I will personally eat the remainder.'' The old lady stepped backand said, ''Well let me get you a fork, ‘cos they cut off my electricity this morning."

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Mansel Garden Club Annual General Meeting, was held at the Community Hall, ManselLacy, when the following people agreed to take officeChairman Robin Cox, Vice Chairman Raymond Jones, Secretary Pam Powell, TreasurerPeter Griffiths, Social Secretary Viv Griffiths, Draw Organiser Jan Kersley.Refreshments followed the election of officers, members then got into groups membersof four and spent time trying to answer the quiz questions organised by Jan Kersley, thewinning team were presented with a bottle of wine each from Peter's store.Mansel Garden Club, 5th November, no fireworks for our garden club members, but avery interesting talk on how the Yellow Book is put together. We were told that HerefordYellow Book offers 65 gardens, each year they lose a few gardens, people change theirlifestyles, move house, or do major work in their gardens, so in a normal year, there areat least 8 new gardens included, some of the gardens open several times, so that visitorscan take a look at how the garden changes with the seasons. We were told that one ofthe rules is that the garden needs to take at least 45 minutes to view, and that tea andcakes need to be available to visitors. The talk was followed by a film showing of someof the gardens opened during 2012, which certainly gave Mansel Lacy ideas for futurevisits, there are some very interesting gardens in Herefordshire. The 2013 HerefordshireYellow Book will be available in February. Pam Powell

Mansel Garden ClubWe were welcomed by the gardener Lawrence, who told us we were free to walkanywhere, but that he was unable to take us on a tour, which was a shame, as there werequite a number of unusual plants, bringing much colour to this September Garden,despite this 21 members enjoyed walking around Brockhampton Cottage gardens onwhat was probably the best evening of the Summer. This hilltop garden included awoodland meadow with paths leading down to a pool, and arboretum, the paths then ledyou back towards the house and gardens. This garden was designed by Tom Stuart-Smith, (recently featured in Gardens Illustrated, and of Chelsea fame), grasses and wildgardens are his speciality. Despite the fact that refreshments were not available, ahighlight of any garden club visit, members enjoyed this tranquil garden.

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It was Christmas Eve in a supermarket and a woman was anxiously picking over thelast few remaining turkeys in the hope of finding a large one.In desperation she called over a shop assistant and said "Excuse me. Do these turkeysget any bigger?" "No" he replied, "They're all dead".

Paddy's pregnant sister was in a terrible car accident and went into a deep coma. Afterbeing in the coma for nearly six months, she wakes up and sees that she is no longerpregnant. Frantically, she asks the doctor about her baby. The doctor replies, "Ma'am,you had twins.... a boy and a girl. The babies are fine; However, they were poorly at birthand had to be christened immediately so your brother Paddy came in and named them.The woman thinks to herself, 'Oh suffering Jesus, no, not me brother he's a cluelessidiot... Expecting the worst, she asks the doctor, "Well, what's my daughter's name?""Denise" says the doctor. The new mother is somewhat relieved, 'Wow' she thought,'that's a really beautiful name, I guess I was wrong about my brother....I really like Denise.Then she asks, ' What's the boy's name?’ The doctor replies 'Denephew

5 Foxley NewsLacy Ladies

August: Once again Herefordshire Golf Club, Wormsley was the venue for our Summermeal. We were welcomed with a glass of Pimms followed by a delicious 2 course buffetmeal. Much enjoyed by the members.September: Allan Holloway and his team of volunteers from Heartstart visited ourmeeting, to show us how to deal with a life threatening emergency e.g. Heart attack,cardiac arrest, choking, or serious bleeding. We then had to demonstrate that we knewwhat to do if we thought someone was having a heart attack, found someone uncon-scious and not breathing, someone unconscious but breathing, someone choking orsomeone seriously bleeding. The course lasted 2 hours, was very informative and veryworthwhile. Hopefully we are more aware of what to do if an emergency should occur.We were all presented with a certificate on completion of the course.October: At short notice Helen Mapp from Herefordshire Headway based in Credenhillcame to talk to us about the work they do. Headway deals with the care and rehabilitationof adults with acquired brain injury, through accidents, strokes, illnesses, or brainhaemorrhage. There are professional staff at the centre and all kinds of activities to helpwith rehabilitation, these include, music, art, computing, woodwork, sewing, photogra-phy, gardening, office skills, games, pottery and cookery. There is a support group forfamilies and carers. Headway is a charity and has to raise the money that it needs. Avery interesting evening New members always welcome Next meeting 23rd November7.30 Nursing: Worlds Apart. By Margaret Joel For more information contact: Joyce Lewis Tel; 01981 590638A minister waited in line to have his car filled with gas just before a long holiday weekend.The attendant worked quickly, but there were many cars ahead of him. Finally, theattendant motioned him toward a vacant pump."Reverend," said the young man, "I'm so sorry about the delay. It seems as if everyonewaits until the last minute to get ready for a long trip."The minister chuckled, "I know what you mean. It's the same in my business."

A Sunday School teacher began her lesson with a question, "Boys and girls, what do weknow about God?" A hand shot up in the air. "He is an artist!" said the kindergarten boy."Really? How do you know?" the teacher asked."You know - Our Father, who does art in Heaven... "

Sunday after church, a Mum asked her very young daughter what the lesson was about.The daughter answered, "Don't be scared, you'll get your quilt."Needless to say, the Mum was perplexed. Later in the day, the pastor stopped by for teaand the Mum asked him what that morning's Sunday school lesson was about.He said "Be not afraid, thy comforter is coming."

There is the story of a pastor who got up one Sunday and announced to his congregation:"I have good news and bad news. The good news is, we have enough money to pay forour new building program. The bad news is, it's still out there in your pockets."

A minister parked his car in a no-parking zone in a large city because he was short of timeand couldn't find a space with a meter.Then he put a note under the windshield wiper that read: "I have circled the block 10times. If I don't park here, I'll miss my appointment. Forgive us our trespasses."When he returned, he found a citation from a police officer along with this note "I'vecircled this block for 10 years. If I don't give you a ticket I'll lose my job. Lead us not intotemptation."

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7 Foxley NewsOur 14-year-old dog Abbey died last month. The day after she passed away my 4-year-old daughter Meredith was crying and talking about how much she missed Abbey. Sheasked if we could write a letter to God so that when Abbey got to heaven, God wouldrecognize her. I told her that I thought we could so, and she dictated these words:Dear God,Will you please take care of my dog? She died yesterday and is with you in heaven.I miss her very much. I 'm happy that you let me have her as my dog even though shegot sick. I hope you will play with her. She likes to swim and play with balls. I am sendinga picture of her so when you see her you will know that she is my dog. I really miss her.Love, MeredithWe put the letter in an envelope with a picture of Abbey & Meredith , addressed it toGod/Heaven.We put our return address on it. Meredith pasted several stamps on the front of theenvelope because she said it would take lots of stamps to get the letter all the way toheaven. That afternoon she dropped it into the letter box at the post office. A few dayslater, she asked if God had gotten the letter yet. I told her that I thought He had.Yesterday, there was a package wrapped in gold paper on our front porch addressed, 'ToMeredith' in an unfamiliar hand. Meredith opened it. Inside was a book by Mr. Rogerscalled, 'When a Pet Dies.' Taped to the inside front cover was the letter we had writtento God in its opened envelope. On the opposite page was the picture of Abbey &Meredith and this note:Dear Meredith,Abbey arrived safely in heaven. Having the picture was a big help and I recognized herright away. Abbey isn't sick anymore. Her spirit is here with me just like it stays in yourheart. Abbey loved being your dog. Since we don't need our bodies in heaven, I don'thave any pockets to keep your picture in so I'm sending it back to you in this little bookfor you to keep and have something to remember Abbey by. Thank you for the beautifulletter and thank your mother for helping you write it and sending it to me. What awonderful mother you have. I picked her especially for you. I send my blessings everyday and remember that I love you very much. By the way, I'm easy to find. I am whereverthere is love. Love, God

One day, God was looking down at earth, and saw all the misbehaving (too much sex,illicit drugs, prescription drugs, alcohol and risqué emails) that was going on. So he calledone of his angels to go to Earth. When he returned, the angel told God, 'Yes, it is badon Earth; 95% are misbehaving, and only 5% are not'. God thought for a moment andsaid, 'Maybe I should send down another angel, to get a second opinion'! So, God calledanother angel, & sent him to Earth too. When the angel returned, he went to God & said,'Yes, it's true. The Earth is in decline; 95% are misbehaving, but 5% are being good.'God was not pleased. So he decided to e-mail the 5% who were good, because, hewanted to encourage them, give them a little something, to help them keep going !Do you know what the e-mail said ? No ? Okay, just checking with you.I didn't get one either ...

A cannibal entered the market to buy something nice for dinner. He began to inspectthe meat case and noticed the market specialized in brain. Upon further inspection henoticed a marked disparity between the costs of brain meats. A carpenter's brain sellsfor £1.50 per pound. A plumber's brain sells for £2.25 per pound. He noticed with alarmthat a politician's brain sells for £375.00 a pound. He asked the owner why the hugedifference in price between the similar meats. The owner responded with a deadpanlook on his face, "Do you realize how many politicians it takes to get a pound of brains?"

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Pensioner’s reply re TescoDidn’t like shopping there anyway. Yesterday I was at my local Tesco’s storebuying a large bag of Winalot dog food for my loyal pet and was in thecheckout queue when a woman behind me asked if I had a dog… what didshe think I had an elephant? So since I am retired and have little to do, onimpulse, I told her that no, I didn’t have a dog, I was starting the Winalot Dietagain. I added that I probably shouldn’t, because I ended up in hospital lasttime, but I’d lost two stone before I woke up in intensive care with tubescoming out of most of my orifices and IVs in both arms. I told her that is wasessentially a perfect diet and that the way it works is to load your pockets withWinalot nuggets and simply eat one or two every time you feel hungry. Thefood is nutritionally complete so it works well and I was going to try it again.( I have to mention here that everyone in the queue was now enthralled withmy story.) Horrified she asked me if I ended up in intensive care because thedog food poisoned me? I told her no, I stepped off the kerb to sniff the backend of an Irish Setter and a car hit me. I thought the guy behind her wasgoing to have a heart attack, he was laughing so hard. I’m now banned fromTescos. Better watch what you ask retired people. They have all the time inthe world to think of daft things to say.

Easy MoneyA poet and a scientist were travelling together on a plane. The scientist wasbored and said to the poet, "Hey, you, do you want to play a game? I'll askyou a question, and if you get it wrong, you give me $5. Then, you ask me aquestion, and if I can't answer it, I'll give you $5."The poet thought about this for a moment, but he decided against it, seeingthat the scientist was obviously a very bright man. He politely turned downthe scientist's offer.The scientist, who was really bored, tried again. "Look, I'll ask you a question,and if you can't answer it, you give me $5. Then you ask me a question, andif I can't answer it, I'll give you $50."The poet agreed. "Okay," the scientist said, "what is the exact distancebetween the Earth and the Moon?"The poet, obviously not knowing the answer, didn't stop to think about thescientist's question. He took a $5 bill out of his pocket and handed it to thescientist.The scientist happily accepted the bill and promptly said, "Okay, now it's yourturn."The poet thought about this for a few minutes, then asked, "All right, whatgoes up a mountain on three legs, but comes down on four?"The bright glow quickly vanished from the scientist's face. He thought aboutthis for a long time, taking out his notepad and making numerous calculations.He finally gave up on his notepad and took out his laptop, using his MultimediaEncyclopedia. As the plane was landing the scientist gave up. He reluctantlyhanded the poet a $50 bill.The poet accepted it graciously, getting ready to stand up. "Wait!" thescientist shouted, "you can't do this to me! What's the answer?"The poet looked at the scientist and calmly put a $5 bill into his hand.

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Golf PoemIn My Hand I Hold A Ball,

White And Dimpled, And Rather Small.Oh, How Bland It Does Appear,

This Harmless Looking Little Sphere.By Its Size I Could Not Guess

The Awesome Strength It Does Possess.But Since I Fell Beneath Its Spell,

I've Wandered Through The Fires Of Hell.My Life Has Not Been Quite The Same

Since I Chose To Play This Stupid Game.It Rules My Mind For Hours On End;A Fortune It Has Made Me Spend.

It Has Made Me Curse And Made Me Cry,And Hate Myself And Want To Die.It Promises Me A Thing Called Par,

If I Hit It Straight And Far.To Master Such A Tiny Ball,

Should Not Be Very Hard At All.But My Desires The Ball Refuses,And Does Exactly As It Chooses.

It Hooks And Slices, Dribbles And Dies,And Disappears Before My Eyes.

Often It Will Have A Whim,To Hit A Tree Or Take A Swim.

With Miles Of Grass On Which To Land,It Finds A Tiny Patch Of Sand.

Then Has Me Offering Up My Soul,If Only It Would Find The Hole.

It's Made Me Whimper Like A Pup,And Swear That I Will Give It Up.

And Take To Drink To Ease My Sorrow,But The Ball Knows ... I'll Be Back Tomor-

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Foxley News 13A Girl Potato and Boy Potato had eyes for each other, and finally they got married, andhad a little sweet potato, which they called 'Yam'. Of course, they wanted the best forYam. When it was time, they told her about the facts of life. They warned her about goingout and getting half-baked, so she wouldn't get accidentally mashed, and get a bad namefor herself like 'Hot Potato'. Yam said not to worry, no Spud would get her into the sackand make a rotten potato out of her! But on the other hand she wouldn't stay home andbecome a Couch Potato either. She would eat properly so as not to be skinny like herShoestring Cousins. When she went off to Europe, Mr. And Mrs. Potato told Yam towatch out for those hard-boiled guys from Ireland and the greasy guys from France calledthe French Fries, and when she went out West, she must watch out for the Indians soshe wouldn't get scalloped. They sent Yam to Idaho P.U. (that's Potato University ). Sothat when she graduated she'd really be "in the Chips". But in spite of all they did for her,one-day Yam came home and announced she was going to marry Richie Benaud."Richie Benaud!!!!", they cried. They were very upset and told Yam "You can't possiblymarry Richie Benaud because he's just .....… Are you ready for this? Are you sure? OK!You asked for it: Here it is! ... just a COMMONTATER!"

Close to home!In May 1982,soon after she had returned from school, a teen aged girl was assaulted bya man who called at home on the Rosemaund Estate, a Ministry of Agriculture researchcentre near Preston Wynne. The man was seen to drive away by a young boy who wasable to describe the car as a two tone brown Cavalier. As a result of tracing, interviewingand eliminating owners of such vehicles, a week or so later I was one of a team ofDetectives from Hereford who went to a house at Bishops Cleeve near Cheltenhamwhere Geoffrey PRIME was arrested. On conducting a search of the premises,I found inthe garage, a brief case containing a number of index cards holding the details of youngteenaged girls. These had been cut or copied from local papers with details such astelephone numbers, addresses and contacts made which showed that considerableresearch had been made. PRIME, who was a linguist and translator at GCHQ atCheltenham, together with the Cavalier and other items seized in the search, wereconveyed to Hereford Police Station. PRIME was charged with the assault and wasremanded in custody whilst further enquiries could be made. On the day PRIME wasreturned from prison, we local detectives couldn't get near him. The Police Station wasawash with MI5, MI6, Special Branch, Home Office ,et al. PRIME had been a RussianSpy since his days in the RAF in Germany in the 60's. His wife had been aware of thoseactivities but could not condone the Assaults. It transpired that the brief case I hadfound,which had a concealed compartment in the base for the storage of documentscopied at GCHQ ,had been supplied to PRIME by his KGB handler. All items seized inthe search of premises are identified by the inititials of the Officer seizing with sequentialnumbers. This mark remains with that item from its seizure to production as an Exhibit atany subsequent trial. As the briefcase was the first item that I had seized,it was referredto as 'Exhibit KGB1' Spooky or what ? Kevin George Baylis.PS As a further co-incidence, What is produced at Rosemaund now ? CHASE VODKA.

Still close to home!Maggie Davey’s daughter Lucy Browne was featured in the Hereford Times on 8thNovember. On page three the story related the possibility of Lucy being arrested andcharged for photographs she took of a James Bond film set. After a worrying week thelocation manager told Lucy that they were not taking action and invited her spend a dayon set watching filming,if she removed her photos. She refused. If you want to see Lucy’spictures, and they are very good, visit: theforagingphotographer.wordpress.com

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15Foxley NewsFoxley Group Parish Council

"Complaints have been received about aggressive driving by Tarmac lorries along theA480. Tarmac have been most helpful but have requested that we should give themdetails, either registration number or date, time and location, of both good and bad drivingso that they can take specific action. Any responses should be channelled through BrianBarrett on 01981 590706 or brianbarrett99@btinternet.com.`The Parish Council is undertaking a programme of clearing drains and culverts on minorroads. This has assumed great importance in recent weeks due to the heavy rainfall andthe amount of mud on the roads. Work to be carried out by our Parish Lengthman inNovember/December will focus on the lane from Brinsop Church up to the WormsleyRoad and then along to Wormsley Golf Club. Herefordshire Council are being pressed tocarry out a similar exercise on the A480.Finally, if needed, a stock of sandbags is kept for the use of residents in the Parishes andthese are available on application to Major Davenport on 01981 590224. Please notifythe Parish Clerk of any blocked drains so that remedial works can be undertaken.`

A YORKSHIRE LOVE STORYAn elderly man lay dying in his bed. While suffering the agonies of impending death, hesuddenly smelled the aroma of his favourite scones wafting up the stairs. He gatheredhis remaining strength, and lifted himself from the bed. Leaning on the wall, he slowlymade his way out of the bedroom, and with even greater effort, gripping the railing withboth hands, he crawled downstairs. With laboured breath, he leaned against the door-frame, gazing into the kitchen. Were it not for death's agony, he would have thoughthimself already in heaven, for there, spread out upon the kitchen table were literallyhundreds of his favourite scones. Was it heaven? Or was it one final act of love from hisdevoted Yorkshire wife of sixty years, seeing to it that he left this world a happy man?Mustering one great final effort, he threw himself towards the table, landing on his kneesin rumpled posture. His aged and withered hand trembled towards a scone at the edgeof the table, when it was suddenly smacked by his wife with a wooden spoon .......'B***** off' she said, 'they're for the funeral!'

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Mansel LacyChurchyard Grass Cutters

Chair - Rosa WilliamsVice Chair - Vera Cole

Treas. and Social Sec. - Joyce Lewis

Chair - Gilli NicolsonVice Chair - Robin Cox/Ray Jones

Secretary - Pam PowellAsst Secretary -Jan Kersley

Treasurer - Peter GriffithsSocial Secretary - Viv Griffiths

John Spinks, Cal Edwards,Dave Gwynne, Mike Jones

Chairman - Cal EdwardsVice Chairman - Dave Gwynne

Secretary - Mike & Joyce PottsTreasurer - Mike Jones

Membership Registrar - Joyce LewisHall Booking Agent - Cal Edwards

Committee Members - Vera ColeAngie Deane, Ann Fairhurst,

Stuart Deane, Jane Cox, Ken King, Elaine Hillier, Dave Jones Viv Griffiths, Jackie JonesJohn Spinks, Cis Edwards

Kevin Bayliss & Sue Rawlinson

Foxley Group Parish Council

Lacy Ladies

Mansel Garden Club

Herefordshire Council's Handyperson Scheme.The Handyperson Scheme is available to people over the age of 16 who find thepressures of maintaining their home difficult on account of disability, life experi-ence or illness. We can undertake small maintenance tasks such as fitting locks,fixing curtain rails or even replacing light bulbs. Referrals can be made by phoneor by completing and returning a form.For more information please call us on 01432 260757.Jan Blecker Home Improvement Agency AdministratorYou @ Home, Herefordshire Council, 84 Whitecross Road. Hereford. HR4 0DHTel: 01432 260235 Fax: 01432 260357e-mail: jblecker@herefordshire.gov.uk

Mansel LacyCommunity Association Chairman - David Davenport

Vice Chairman - Cal EdwardsCouncillors - Edgar Davies,Mike Powell, Morley Smith,Eddie Williams, Robin Cox

Clerk - Brian BarrettMansel Lacy PCC

Chairman - James SpreckleySecretary - Anna Spreckley.

Treasurer - Penny Bailey.Churchwarden:- Katrina Morris,

PCC Members: Daisy Davies, Connie Kingsland, Brenda Mills

D Filsell, David Williams,

Chairman - David DavenportVice Chairman - Morley Smith

Vicar - Rev. Rana Davies-JamesRev. Angie DeaneChurchwardens:

Morley Smith & Trixy GoodgerSecretary - Cal EdwardsTreasurer - Stuart Deane

Deanery Synod Rep.- Brian BarrettPCC Members - Caroline Barrett

Robin & Jane Cox,Lindy Davenport, Peter Goodger,

Jennifer Spinks,& Mike Wilkinson.

Brinsop with Wormsley P C C

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Paddy and Mick were walking along a street in London when Paddy looked in a shopwindow and saw a sign that caught his eye. The sign read, "Suits £5.00 each, Shirts£2.00 each, trousers £2.50 per pair". Paddy said to his pal, "Mick look at the prices! Wecould buy a whole lot of them and when we get back to Ireland we could make a fortune.When we go in I'll put on my best English accent. You stay quiet! Let me do all da talking,'cause if they hear our accents, they will know we are from Ireland and try to rip us off.""Roight y'are, Paddy. I'll keep me mouth shut," said Mick.They go in and Paddy said in his best English voice, "Hello my good man. I'll take 50 suitsat £5.00 each, 100 shirts at £2.00 each, and 50 pairs of trousers at £2.50 each."The owner of the shop said quietly, "You're from Ireland , aren't you?" Well yes," said asurprised Paddy. "What gave it away?" The owner replied, "We're dry-cleaners".

WarningDue to the rising frequency of human-lionencounters, the Ministry Fish and Wildlife,Inhambane Branch, Mozambique is advis-ing hikers, hunters, fishermen, and anymotorcyclists that use the out-of-doors in arecreational or work related function to takeextra precautions while in the bushWe advise the outdoorsman to wear littlenoisy bells on clothing so as to give ad-vanced warnings to any lions that might beclose so you don’t take them by surprise.We also advise anyone using the out-of-doors to carry “Pepper spray” with him orher in case of an encounter with a lionOutdoorsmen should also be on the look-out for fresh lion activity, and be able to tellthe difference between lion cub droppingsand big lion droppings. Lion cub droppingsare smaller and contains lots of berries anddassie fur. Big lion droppings has bells in itand smells like pepper.

Enjoy your stay in Mozambique

While driving in Pennsylvania , a familycaught up to an Amish carriage. Theowner of the carriage obviously had asense of humour, because attached tothe back of the carriage was a handprinted sign... "Energy efficient vehicle:Runs on oats and grass. Caution: Donot step in exhaust."

19 Foxley NewsG.T Club

After our summer break we met again on 7th September for a games evening and toshare our holiday experiences.A fun but very competitive family rounder’s match was held at Credenhill Roman park onthe 14th. The weather was kind to us and mum’s dad’s and younger family members alljoined in, once the rules had been discussed at length! With only one black eye gained,the evening was great fun.At our next meeting we all made bug boxes from kits provided by one of our membersdad’s. Some of the boxes were very bright and colourful. We hope the bugs have a nicesnug WinterThe highlight of this half term was a day spent in Werndy Woods. The day was dry andsunny. We began the day doing team building activities, which once again became verycompetitive, especially when the parents joined in! We were led, blindfolded through thewoods to an obstacle course which was very wet and muddy, as one member willremember well! Everyone was very brave climbing high into a tree to zip-wire through thewoods. A well earned BBQ was enjoyed by a roaring fire and after singing happy birthdayto Jason, a lot of cake was eaten.There are also some budding cooks developing within GT as Clare's cooking eveningsare still enjoyed by everyone; especially recently when a scone competition was held.Games evenings remain popular and Angie leads quiet time at the end of some meetings.

GT remains well attended. 1+2+3=?

Until a child tells you what they are thinking, we can't even begin to imagine how theirmind is working.... Little Zachary was doing very badly in maths. His parents had triedeverything...tutors, mentors, Flash cards, special learning centres. In short, everythingthey could think of to help his maths.Finally, in a last ditch effort, they took Zachary down and enrolled him in the local Catholicschool. After the first day, little Zachary came home with a very serious look on his face.He didn't even kiss his mother hello. Instead, he went straight to his room and startedstudying. Books and papers were spread out all over the room and little Zachary washard at work. His mother was amazed. She called him down to dinner.To her shock, the minute he was done, he marched back to his room without a word, andin no time, he was back hitting the books as hard as before.This went on for some time, day after day, while the mother tried to understand whatmade all the difference. Finally, little Zachary brought home his report Card.. He quietlylaid it on the table, went up to his room and hit the books. With great trepidation, His Momlooked at it and to her great surprise, Little Zachary got an 'A' in maths. She could nolonger hold her curiosity.. She went to his room and said, 'Son, what was it? Was it thenuns?' Little Zachary looked at her and shook his head, no.. 'Well, then,' she replied, Wasit the books, the discipline, the structure, the uniforms? WHAT WAS IT?'Little Zachary looked at her and said, 'Well, on the first day of school when I saw that guynailed to the plus sign, I knew they weren't fooling around.'

Foxley News 20The Weobley & Staunton-on-Wye Surgeries

We now have the facility for on-line ordering of repeat prescriptions and appointmentbooking. Our website can be found on www.weobleyandstauntonsurgeries.nhs.ukTo use the facility you will need a pin number and access ID – just ask at receptionand they will give you instructions and numbers.

THEPRIORY HOTEL

Priory LaneStretton Sugwas

HerefordTel: 01432 760264

www.hotelpriory.co.uk email info@hotelpriory.co.ukThe Priory is a beautifully refurbished Country House Hotel.A venue for casual dining with opulent bedrooms and function

suite is open to residents and non-residents.Open: Lunch daily 12-2/Mon-Sat 6.30-9pm. Sunday lunches available

21 Foxley NewsFrom the Rev. Rana Davies-James,The Vicarage,

8 Hillside View, Credenhill HR4 7FD 01432 760443E-mail: rana.james@virgin.net

Dear Friends,I’m writing this the night before Remembrance Day and I always find it difficult to think ofChristmas before Remembrance Sunday is over. Earlier today I was in Wyevale and theyhad ‘Jingle Bells’ playing over and over on a loop. I saw the CD player so I nipped acrossand turned it off! Everyone was very grateful as it had been incredibly irritating! But bythe time you get to read this we will be well into the run up to Christmas with all themadness of the shopping, cooking, card writing, wrapping and decorating that comeswith it. It is an incredibly busy time.

Remember what Christ says, “When I come, it will surprise you like a thief! But God willbless you, if you are awake and ready.” Revelation 16:15

Christians try to make space during Advent for quiet reflection as we wait for Christ toarrive…actually not as a baby, but for his return to earth! He has promised that he willreturn and we believe in his promises, but no one knows when this will be. So we needto be ready and Advent is a good time to check where we are and how we behave. Agood way to do this is to ask yourself the question, “If Jesus were to knock on my doortoday, would I be ready to let him come in?” If the answer is “No” then what must we doto be ready? This might mean changing our behaviour and our lives and seem hopeless-ly impossible. But if we are serious, then God will help us and he will enable us tobecome the people he wants us to be. When we set out to be transformed in this way,the true meaning of Christmas becomes so much more special and relevant. Do let meknow if you would like to discuss this further.

I look forward to seeing you at one of our Christmas services this season (see elsewherefor details). So let us rejoice together in the birth of our saviour, Jesus, God’s messageof Love to the whole world.Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year.

With every blessing,Rana

Normal Sunday Services as follows:Brinsop 1st Sunday in month at 9 am( Holy Communion)

Mansel Lacy 2nd and 3rd Sundays in the month at 9 amBishopstone 4th Sunday in month at 10 am

Mansel Lacy Community Hall and Church Cleaning/ Flower Rota Jan - Jane Cox Feb - Tammy Gwynne/Jo Grice Mar - Norma Hembrow

Apr - Lindy Davenport/Vera Cole May - Pam Powell/Jackie Gardner Jun - Sue WebbJuly - Ann Fairhurst/Jackie Jones Aug -Geraldine Powell/Jennifer Spinks

Sept - Jane Cox / Anne Chidwick Oct - Vera Cole / Kim Williams Nov - Margaret Price/ Marion Powell Dec.- Christmas Décor All please

We provide a very personal, professional and caring service, andcan be contacted at any time during the day or night.

Funeral arrangements can be made in thecomfort of your own home and in the presence of your family,

helping you through this sad time

Please contact: (day or night)Mr. Bill Rowlatt (Proprietor)

~Tel: 01544 327829 or 07974 387056E-mail: williamrowlatt@btconnect.com

~Our promise is to care for you and those you love~

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Herefordshire Locksmiths24 hour emergency service free surveys locks supplied,

fitted and openedUPVC doors a speciality All areas covered

Call Brian: 01432 760216 / 07831 311888

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Mansel Lacy Community AssociationChristmas Lunch

Sunday 16th December 2012At Herefordshire Golf Club, Wormsley

12 for 12.30pmMenu

Starters:Individual hot cheesy bubble & squeak with tomatoes

orBroccoli and Stilton soup with crusty bread or

Grapefruit and celery salad orSmoked salmon and cream pancake

Main course:Roast Turkey Crown served with all the traditional

trimmings orRoast Herefordshire Beef with Yorkshire PuddingAll served with a vast selection of fresh seasonal

vegetables, roast and mash potatoes orCourgette bake served with a cheese sauce

Fish alternative for PisceansDesserts:

Choice of Desserts or Cheese and BiscuitsCoffee/Tea and home made mince pies

Tickets £14.50 from Cal on 590625

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CANON MOTORS(Rob Birch)NORTON CANON

Hereford HR4 7BH

Car SalesServiceRepairs

Oil & TyresM.O.T Tests while u wait

Hours of Business: Payment Terms:Mon. - Fri. 8.30am - 5.30pm Cash or ChequesSaturday 8.30am - 1 pm Credit/Debit CardClosed Sunday & Bank Holidays Monthly Account

Telephone 01544 318317 Established 1984

Sunday 9th DecemberMansel Lacy Carols by Candlelight at 4pm

Sunday 23rd DecemberCarols by Candlelight followed by mulled wine and mince

pies- Brinsop Church at 3pm

Very Happy New Year to all our Readers