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Stamp appeal gets first class support
KIDETOK is a village in the Soroti district of Uganda. Since the time of Idi Amin the area has suffered both from famine and political unrest. In 1980 the Kent based Kidetok Fund was set up to help a church mission develop a desperately needed clinic
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Please spruce up the tree next year
I CALLED into Tenbury on November 13 with friends to have a coffee on the way home from Shrewsbury, and while having a walk-around we came across a Christmas tree(?) outside Bowketts. Well we couldn't stop laughing, what a pathetic tree! I know lots of
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Putting the con into constable!
YOU report that the police are recruiting members of the public to identity speeding drivers. What a con! The speeders will be sent letters, which of course, they will ignore. Speeding crime is an epidemic, and the technology exists with which to deal
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Not smiling at the A456 camera
A FEW weeks ago whilst travelling on the A456 road from Newnham Bridge to Tenbury Wells I was caught on camera speeding. This being a road I do not use very often, I recently went back to check the speed limit signs. On travelling from Newnham Bridge
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The remedy is in the ballot box
As reported on the front page of the Tenbury Advertiser of November 6, the Standards Board for England has decided not to investigate my complaint against certain councillors. This news will come as no small comfort to the councillors named and I suppose
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Artist's life leads him to a 'magical musem'
Stepping into the magical world of Andrew Logan is an experience waiting to happen for anyone with and iota of creativity and his colourful, life-sized sculptures, mirrored famous faces and fashionable, glamorous jewellery are about onehour's scenic drive
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Cleobury forced to yield to high-fliers
Old Griffinians 27 pts Cleobury Mortimer 13 HELD over for a week because of the World Cup Final, this rearranged North Midlands Two fixture produced an entertaining game with Cleobury eventually giving best to their high-flying hosts. Paul Hulland continued
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Ludlow show style to move into third place
Ludlow 27pts Selly Oak 3 LUDLOW'S coach Phil Norton was delighted with his team's performance as they hauled themselves up to a challenging third position in the Midlands Four West (North). He said: "We controlled the game from the start with our forwards
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Heavy pitch causes ref to call off Town's home fixture
HEAVY overnight rain and an early decision by the match referee saw Ludlow Town's scheduled Midland Alliance match against Barwell postponed. The new Coors Stadium pitch was heavily waterlogged when the referee inspected the ground in the early morning
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Joshua's big day at the 'Theatre of Dreams'
LUDLOW schoolboy footballer Joshua Hughes had a great day when he showed off his soccer skills at Old Trafford on Sunday. Joshua had won a place at the grand final of this year's Manchester United Soccer School with 62 other players of the future, including
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£204,000 grant for heritage centre
THE setting up of a Bishop's Castle Heritage Resource Centre is well on its way thanks to a major grant award from the National Lottery. Volunteers have secured a £204,000 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund for local groups led by the House on Crutches
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Family and friends set to give thanks for Cyril's life
FAMILY and friends will gather at St Giles Church, Ludford, next Tuesday at 1pm for a thanksgiving service for the life of Cyril Mellings. Mr Mellings, who was 98, died peacefully at his home in Ludlow on November 16. Many in Ludlow will remember him
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Tearoom brews a double triumph
THE Bird on the Rock Tearoom in Clungunford has scooped not one but two major titles in the 2003 Les Routiers Awards. Proprietors Doug and Annabel Hawkes, who took over the tearoom about five years ago, were at the Four Seasons Hotel in Park Lane, London
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Lights idea to deter vandals
THE centre of Ludlow would be a safer place if shopkeepers kept their windows illuminated at night. The town's Chamber of Commerce said the street lighting in some central areas was of poor quality and so was "an asset to vandals and criminals". The expanding
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Heart of England
AN intimate review called More Tea, Vicar? looks at the world of Middle England through the sharp eyes of Sir John Betjeman. Singer Susan Flannery and pianist Michael Lunts bring the show to Bromyard's Conquest Theatre on Saturday at 8pm. They have already
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Pianist trip is tempting
IT is worth considering a trip to Malvern on December 12 to catch the winner of the 2003 Leeds International Piano Competition. Antti Siirala will play Chopin's Piano Concerto no 1 in E minor with the English Symphony Orchestra. His CV is already glistening
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Buy and chuckle
THOSE who chuckled over Roger Penwill's cartoons when they appeared recently at Ludlow Assembly Rooms can now buy the book of the show. His collection Assembled Cartoons features popular cartoons from the exhibition plus many more. It is now available
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Eagles set to reach heights
REX Boyd, who was such a success at Ludlow Assembly Rooms' 10th anniversary street party, returns to the Rooms with Tanzanian acrobatic team The Black Eagles (left) as part of a family Christmas cabaret special on December 21. The show, which starts at
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Orchestra looks for answers to questions of balance
of balance WHEN it mixed Beethoven with Berlioz on Saturday, the Ludlow Orchestra posed the question of "how classical" the French master was, with his adventurous, often experimental, use of the orchestra for Harold in Italy. This gave the orchestra
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Christmas, a wedding and Rhona
With three weeks to go, Christmas already features large in the listings. If you think that's too early, try an evening with Rhona Cameron tomorrow or have a really good laugh at My Big Fat Greek Wedding at Lingen on Tuersday. £ Live Shows & Concerts
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Director Bogdanov delivers deep insights
INSTEAD of being lean, athletic and hungry, Hamlet is fat and thirty. The Merchant of Venice is full of "Bastards on the Rialto" who only care for what money can buy. And, in The Winter's Tale, does the lost princess Perdita speak with a rustic accent
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Rocking time at Bull festival
TICKETS have just gone on sale for a Winter Festival of jazz, ska and rock & roll at Ludlow's Bull Hotel. Landlord Phil Maile has signed up an intriguing list of acts for the Festival, which runs every weekend from December 12 to January 10. Among
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Heavy pitch causes ref to call off Town's home fixture
HEAVY overnight rain and an early decision by the match referee saw Ludlow Town's scheduled Midland Alliance match against Barwell postponed. The new Coors Stadium pitch was heavily waterlogged when the referee inspected the ground in the early morning
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All types of jobs needed for town
I would like to show support to Mandy Phillips. The recent reply to her letter 'there's no shame in shelf filling', was obviously written by the person without reading the article fully. Mrs Phillips was stressing that we need all types of jobs for everyone
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Cheers for Church Inn alterations
I WAS pleased to be invited to view the alterations in the Church Inn, Ludlow. It was a delight to see, beautifully constructed with style and character which held your attention. A fine feature window, which included contributions from all involved,
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Burway Ladies keep a clean sheet
BURWAY Ladies' Tennis Club were in winning form when they played their third fixture in the Hereford and Worcester Winter League. In their home Division Seven match against Kempsey Burway came out on top with a 4 -nil win. The teams comprised S Sherbourne
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Ding-dong battle ends in a draw
Civil Service 2 Orleton 3 AFTER an uneventful first half this Hereford Times Herefordshire League Divis-ion 2 basement clash came to life with Orleton just edging out their hosts in a ding-dong battle as the teams shared five second half goals. Orleton
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Rovers give hapless Claverley a thrashing
Claverley 0 Ludlow Rovers 11 ROVERS cruised into the final of the Ironbridge Sunday League Cup with a comprehensive thrashing of a hapless Claverley team. They dominated from the off and soon moved into an unassailable 6-0 lead at the break. Guy Gardiner
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Wizzer's brace not enough for Wooffers
Woofferton 2 Hinton 2 WOOFFERTON and Hinton shared the points in this entertaining Hereford Times Herefordshire League Premier Division mid-table clash with the visitors recovering from a two-goal deficit. Hinton opened well and applied early pressure
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Home win sees 'Arms leap-frog opponents in table
Craven Arms 3 Oakengates 2 CRAVEN Arms were worthy winners of this interesting Shropshire County Premier League clash, an important victory that saw them leap-frog their visitors and move up to a mid-table position. The visitors were slow to settle and
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Cleobury Ladies' best yet for consistency and determination
Cleobury Ladies 3 Tameside 2 Cleobury Mortimer Ladies beat top of the table Tameside in what was a hard-fought National League five set match that kept their spectators and coaches on the edge of their seats. In true Cleobury style the squad took the
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Hargrove team's hopes for a unique golf double
LUDLOW'S Hargrove teams kept alive their hopes of a unique double when both the A and B teams produced superb second leg performances to book their places in the quarter-finals of the Shropshire and Herefordshire Hargrove Trophy and Hargrove Plate competitions
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Rain no barrier to fayre's appeal to the public
"BRILLIANT, brilliant, brilliant," - a comment from the organiser of this year's Ludlow Medieval Christmas Fayre when asked how it had gone at the weekend. "Obviously the weather wasn't kind to start with," said Pru Dakin. "But by lunchtime on Saturday
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Library putting stamp on a year of success
AS it prepares to celebrate its first birthday next Tuesday, Ludlow Library can look back on an amazing year. Senior librarian Gillian Mortimer reckons the number of visitors has doubled since the move from Old Street and issues of books, videos, CDs
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Inquest told man was found dead with a shotgun wound to the head
A LUDLOW inquest heard that garage owner Richard Howells was found in his garden with a shotgun wound to the head. South Shropshire deputy coroner Ian Arrow recorded a verdict that Mr Howells, of Fishmore View, Ludlow, killed himself on September 5. Known
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£500,000 project group is set up
CLEOBURY Mortimer is expecting at least £500,000 in aid under the Market Towns Initiative and a partnership group has been set up to oversee the spending. The initiative is funded by Advantage West Midlands and will focus on economic issues as well as
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New-style officers set to be on patrol
COMMUNITY Support Officers could be patrolling the streets of Ludlow early in the New Year. Paul West, chief constable of West Mercia Police, is a keen supporter of the scheme, which has operated with 10 officers in Herefordshire since March. A further
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From Pop Idol to rail idol
POP Idol judge and impresario Pete Waterman is to be approached for help in the project to bring life to the disused rail sheds at Craven Arms. Pete is not only a TV star, he is also an avid rail buff. Consultants to the Craven Arms Carriage Sheds Regener-ation
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Ready to deliver
LUDLOW Scouts are offering their services as Christmas postmen from tomorrow with six specially-made post boxes situated at venues around the town. Stamps, at 10p, can be bought and cards posted at: the Library, the Leisure Centre, Temeside Garage, Ludlow
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Driver killed on way to Clun
A DRIVER who died in a three-vehicle crash on the A49 near Ludlow last Friday has been named as Allan Ward, aged 82, of Harborne, Birmingham. Mr Ward, a retired businessman, was on his way to visit relatives in Clun when the accident happened a mile south
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Liam set to be boy bishop
A SERVICE first celebrated in the 13th century will be taking place again next Sunday, when 15-year-old Liam Dunachie, from Ludlow, is installed as Hereford's latest Boy Bishop. Former head chorister Liam retired from Hereford Cathedral Choir last August
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Pam is doing her bit at the age of 84
AGE Concern has just one volunteer carer in Ludlow - and she is 84 years old! Mrs Pam Halliday walks with the aid of a stick but for one day every week she visits a 90-year-old woman for a few hours to have a chat and provide a bit of company. "I just
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Police crackdown on Christmas crime
A CHRISTMAS crackdown on crime is being launched by Ludlow Police who will be putting extra officers on the streets from next week to deal with shoplifters, pickpockets and other ne'er-do-wells. Anti-social behaviour will be targeted and revellers who
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Choir helps hall
THE Dyffryn Tanat Mixed Choir will hold a festive concert at Bucknell Memorial Hall on December 13 at 7.30pm. Tickets at £4 include light seasonal refreshments. Proceeds are in aid of Hall funds. For further information ring 01547 530249.
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Ready for big night
REHEARSALS are in progress for Oggle's production of Hansel and Gretel at Orleton Village Hall on Friday and Saturday. The curtain goes up at 7.30pm and, on Saturday, there will also be a matinee at 3pm. Call 01584 831304 for tickets.
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Bargain buying
CHRISTMAS gifts and bargain buys will be on the menu for visitors to the Artmart in Presteigne Assembly Rooms on Saturday. There will also be hot punch, music and mince pies as well as paintings, pots, metalwork, jewellery and cards. Entry is free and
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Candlelit procession
THE lights will go out in St Laurence Church, Ludlow, and a candlelit procession will enter singing "O come. O come Emmanuel." That will be the start of Follow that Star, when Ludlow Choral Society presents a concert of Christmas music for all the family
