Archive
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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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Taste of success inspires festival to great heights
NINE years ago, six Ludlow and District Chamber of Trade stalwarts had the idea of starting a festival in Ludlow to highlight the outstanding quality of food in their shops, markets and restaurants. They were enjoying a pint at the Bull Hotel after a
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Town well served by Six Bells and six pubs
EAR the Welsh border, in the Shropshire market town of Bishop's Castle, you sense a buzz of a 'work hard - play hard' community. Small wonder the 1,800 strong populace knows how to "play hard". It is served by the Six Bells Brewery and six pubs, all within
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Hives of activity as the honey making buzziness gets going
WHAT'S it all about then - this thing called bee-keeping? Is it the hum of a summer day, an occasional sting, or simply "Is there honey still for tea" ? Sit down for an hour with Teme Valley honey farmer Richard Jackman and the brain is soon buzzing with
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Helping to improve facilities for families with special needs
WHEN children and staff 'signed' songs at a school Christmas concert and a church carol service, it was a rare moment for 'special needs' governor, Alison Price, the whole school and for Judy Sant. Judy, childcare development officer at Teme Working SRB
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Lorenzo believes local galleries fear the contemporary artist
A CHANCE meeting between artist and environmentalist Jenny Stuart-Anderson from Leysters and Italian lace-maker and painter Lorenzo Gavarini at an organic farm in central Italy, has brought together a unique, creative duo. Discovering that they shared
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Keeping up a fine foodie tradition, just like granny
TALENTED cooks in kitchens in and around Ludlow and Tenbury Wells are using their culinary skills to fill a gap in the market for home-made products -- just like granny used to make. From traditional cakes and pies to creamy bread and butter puddings,
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Future looking bright in Ludlow for all who enjoy the 'beautiful game'
THE 'beautiful game', football of course, is finally coming home to Ludlow's new purpose-built stadium at Burway. The new £1 million complex is nearing completion and the first match under floodlights was played last month. The clubhouse is under construction
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Night-scented stocks, roses round the door Ah! the cottage garden
THERE is something so peaceful about a summer evening in a cottage garden which cannot be created overnight except, of course, at the annual Chelsea Flower Show. Unfortunately, however, there they are up, running and gone before you can say Royal Hort-icultural
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Poems and pictures help save a town's ancient oak tree
THE Bishops' Castle oak was saved in a last-minute meeting in the field where it has stood for more than 200 years. Ray Matthews, the businessman whose plan to build a warehouse on the site would have meant chopping it down, was present. With him was
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Home of playwright will be a focus for budding writers
A NEW residential centre for writers opens at the end of next month, bringing the world of contemporary literature to the Clun Valley. The Arvon Centre is based at The Hurst, an imposing 18th-century house just outside Clun and the home of playwright
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Putting tradition and taste back into our meat and vegetables
'EAT the view' a series of guided tours around local farms, smallholdings and orchards, opens up a local landscape directly affected by the production methods of the men and women who farm it. Set up and organised for South Shropshire Tourism Association
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From charity events to sport, YFC life is action-packed
YOU don't have to live on a farm or even in the countryside to be a Young Farmer. It takes all sorts to make one, whatever their bag, and most clubs have a packed diary of weekly events from discos to sporting events, and just about everything in between
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MANAGEMENT TEAM
Team manager Les Bristow is in his fourth season at the helm of Ludlow Town and has previous managerial experience in the Midland Football Alliance his home town club Bridgnorth Town. Les spent the majority of his playing career with Bridgnorth Town and
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Chris Busby
FORWARD - Recent signing from Alliance rivals Causeway United. Previously played for Halesowen Harriers.
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Sean Jones
DEFENDER - Youngster who played for Town's youth team last season. Broke into the first team before the end of the season and looks a great prospect for the future. Previously played for Albrighton Juniors, Shifnal Town and Wolves.
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Andy Jones
FORWARD - Another close-season capture form the defunct Halesowen Harriers. Started his career at Crewe before joining Kidderminster Harriers, Redditch United and Moor Green. Andy has also played for Halesowen Town in the Dr Martens Premier Division and
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Jamie Turpin
MIDFIELD - Local lad from Cleobury, who progressed through the youth ranks at Wolverhampton Wanderers and captained the Under 19's at the Molineux. Injury kept him out of the game before he made his return with Ludlow Town. Jamie has also played for Bromsgrove
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Will Hughes
MIDFIELD - Signed for Town after impressing during a representative game for the combined services. Started his career with Cardiff City and made six substitute appearances for the Blue Birds before joining Newport County.
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Robert Vass
FULL BACK / MIDFIELD - Ludlow lad who has progressed through the youth ranks at the club. Played most of last season in the middle of the park but is also comfortable at full back. Likes to get forward and score goals and has a long throw in.
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Adrian (Gooner) Marsh
DEFENDER - Following some good performances in the reserves local Ludlow lad Adrian has been promoted to the first team squad and has added some height and presence to the back line.
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Matthew Forrest
CENTRE BACK - Tall and commanding defender who has joined Town during the pre-season from Halesowen Harriers.
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Oliver Williams
LEFT BACK - Son of former Shrewsbury Town and Bristol City defender Brian Williams. Joined Town during the pre-season after being released by Aston Villa. Can also play at centre half.
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Steve Moore
DEFENDER - CLUB CAPTAIN - Vastly experienced club captain who signed at the beginning of the 2002/03 season from Alliance rivals Oldbury United. Started his career with Kidderminster Harriers before joining Redditch United. Steve has also had two spells
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Martin Poole
GOALKEEPER - Martin is in this second spell with Town after signing from League of Wales side Oswestry Town in 2002. He previously played for Star in the West Midlands Regional League and started his career at Telford United. He works for Shrewsbury Town's
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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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Second-half fightback earns Town a point
Football: Ludlow Town 1 Rushall Olympic 1 ANDY Blakeley fired a second-half equaliser as Ludlow battled hard to come back and share the points in this Mid-land Alliance mid-table clash at the Coors Stadium. Ludlow made a bright start and but for some
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Town start to make headway in Alliance
Stratford Town 1 Ludlow Town 1 LUDLOW were worthy of sharing the points with Midland Alliance high-fliers Stratford and offered further evidence that Les Bristow's team is starting to gel. Both teams tried to play football but were frustrated by the poor
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Reserves remain in contention after away draw
Ledbury Town 1 Ludlow Town Reserves 1 LUDLOW maintained a challenging fifth place in the West Midlands League Division 1 South table in spite of only managing to share the points at bottom club Ledbury Town Reserves. The visitors almost took an early
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Goal-hungry Town give visitors a torrid time during first half
Ludlow Town 3 Causeway 1 LUDLOW Town continued their climb of the Midland Alliance League when they produced an electrifying first-half assault on Causeway who have beaten most of the top sides this season. After good work by Joe Williams, Darryl Smith
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Andy the hat-trick hero in a nine-goal thriller
Ludlow Town 5 Oadby 4 MANAGER Les Bristow was delighted with the performance of his young team, and particularly hat-trick striker Andy Jones, who battled well to come out on top against their in-form Midland Alliance visitors in a nine-goal thriller.
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Joe signs on for the Town
LUDLOW Town manager Les Bristow and his coach Paul Blakeley welcome new signing Joe Williams (in the red shirt) to the new Coors Stadium. Bristow has a high regard for the 23-year-old defender who has joined Ludlow Town from Midland Combination side Shifnal
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Town surrender lead and settle for a draw
Pelsall Villa 2 Ludlow Town 2 LUDLOW boss Les Bristow was disappointed with this result and said: "It was a case of two points dropped rather than a point gained", after his side had surrendered a two-goal lead and gifted fellow Midland Alliance strugglers
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Club stalwart severs his links with Town FC
THE decision of Ludlow Town's long serving secretary and fixture secretary John Nash to resign on the eve of new Midland Alliance season ended an association with the club that goes back over 50 years. Nash, who was presented with a long service award
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LUDLOW TOWN FC - CLUB HISTORY
Ludlow Town Football Club are one of the oldest clubs currently playing in the West Midlands, being founded in (1890) and after playing on several council grounds around the town we had the opportunity to acquire our own facilities The Riddings Park in
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Farming and Vets
National Farmers' Union and Veterinary Surgeons NATIONAL FARMERS' UNION West Midlands Regional Offices: Agriculture House, Southwater Way, Telford, Shropshire TF3 4NR. Tel: 01952 400500. SHROPSHIRE Shrewsbury Group: Observer House, Horsefair, Abbey Foregate
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Political Organisations
British Parliament, Conservative Party, Labour Party, Liberal Democrat Party and Green Party. British Parliament House of Commons: Correspondence to MPs should be sent to the House of Commons, London SW1A 0AA. Leominster Constituency: Mr B Wiggin MP(Conservative
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Youth Activities
Scouts, Guides, Youth Services and Support Organisations. Scouts, Guides etc TENBURY DISTRICT District Commissioner: Meryl Handley. Tel: 01568 780852. Division Commissioner for Bewdley: Kath Walker, Tel: 01299 877392. Beaver Scouts: Richard Norman, Pool
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Fixtures and Results - 2002/3 season
Coming soon...
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Merlin and Karen work their magic
MERLIN Unwin is a wizard at conjuring up a good read, and so he should be. Three generations of publishing run through his veins and it shows in his love for the written word, his knack of spotting an author and his good-humoured approach to his work.
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Racy life of a war hero
THE recent death of the legendary Sir Hugh Ripley, 4th Baronet of Bedstone & Rawden, closes a remarkable life of a raffish and racy country gentleman and war hero who pursued a career in the whisky trade - he was a director of Johnnie Walker - with
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Tenbury pilot is the eyes of the world in a crisis
Flying into dangerous situations to bring all the latest pictures to television news channels across the US, is all in a day's work for James Carmichael from Tenbury Wells. The newsgathering helicopter pilot, who recently covered the fires which raged
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Tragic story of the soldier shot at dawn
LISTED on a plaque in Bockleton Church, John Wall is one of five villagers who died on active service in the First World War. The plaque does not say that at just 22 years old, he was taken out and shot by his own side in September 1917. More than 300
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Sam's barking good fundraising day at Bleathwood
IT was a 'dog day' afternoon for visitors to a Canine Garden Party in Bleathwood at the end of August. Sam, a rescue dog from the Forest Dog Rescue Centre at Cleobury Mortimer wanted to say thank you to the charity for looking after him and finding him
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The school that was in a class of its own
THE SCHOOL holds surprisingly happy memories for reunion organiser David Hellier. A 'naughty boy', he was sent to the school in 1985, but now admits he owes so much to the school, its staff and the 'happy band of brothers' he discovered at Nash Court.
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His lordship's pride as his workers collect prizes
VISCOUNT Boyne, one of Shropshire's major landowners and president of the Burwarton and District Farmers Club, looked on as the prize winners lined up. His servant William Butler collected £1 as second prize for shearing three sheep in under 90 minutes
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Keeping the craft of the thatcher alive
THE ancient craft of thatching is a phyisical job and skilled thatchers are hard to come by. The skill lies in laying-on the 'nich', a bundle of reeds or straw with stems approximately 5ft long and spreading them from the eaves upwards like a pack of
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Matthew helps the neglected children of Romania find hope
A YOUNG musician featured last year when he took up the cause of children suffering from the cruel legacy of the Ceaucescu regime in Romania has decided to stay on working in a special school in Baia Mare -- at least for the time being. Matthew Beaumont's
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Bill's poignant poems evoke delights of life in the country
IN the autumn of 2002, Poems of the Worcestershire Countryside, by the late Eric Humphries of Shakenhurst, Bayton, near Cleobury Mortimer, was published to raise much-needed funds for Marie Curie Cancer Care. Best described by those who knew him as a
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How the millennium orchard will reap a harvest of history ty
A GOOD English apple may be a thing of the past but not in Tenbury Wells. Golden Pippin, Hereford Beefing, William Crump, Peasgood Nonsuch and Lord Derby may no longer be on the family shopping lists, but for a touch of apple history take a stroll through
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Ludlow's gift to the Fusiliers is displayed with all other honours
THE 23rd Foot, Royal Welch Fusiliers, has seen many changes in duties since they were given the Freedom of Ludlow in 1995. Marching in red, black and gold uniforms, battle-axes at the ready, they were welcomed back from Bosnia, colours flying and paraded
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There's more than traditional crafts to the lengthsman now
CLEARING drains, clipping hedges and cleaning road signs is all part of John Ramsay's round as a parish lengthsman. Ramsay's beat covers Leintwardine, Burrington and Downton. Over the year in which he has been driving his lorry around the local roads
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Take a 'ticket to ride' and enjoy the best of Marches countryside
A TRAIN journey to walk in the wild and wonderful Welsh Marches is a delightful way for town and city dwellers to explore the countryside and 'Rail Rambles' is the way to go. As the name suggests, Rail Rambles are for people who enjoy organised walks
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Variations on composer Elgar see sculptor Jemma win bronze commission
CLUN-based sculptor Jemma Pearson is looking forward to her most exciting challenge yet, a life-sized statue in bronze of England's greatest composer Sir Edward Elgar, and after a good deal of searching she has found a local man to model for the statue
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Buddy travels from death row to Crufts in just three months
A STRAY collie-cross dog which trod death row only three months ago has won happiness and the chance of fame on the canine calendar. When Judi and Roger Brown from the West Midlands favoured a home in the country and built a house in Knowbury, little
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Life is getting ever tough for little Mrs Tiggywinkle and Co
HEDGEHOGS once roamed the earth in the company of dinosaurs say the experts, but in 2003 life is much more hazardous for these prickly little creatures, writes Jean Kingdon. Now they cope with killer traffic, dangerous rubbish especially plastic cartons
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Darren Leonard
FORWARD / DEFENDER - Utility player who has played at centre half, striker and full back during his time at Town. Signed mid-way through last season from then Alliance rivals Shifnal Town. Has also played for Star in the West Midlands Regional League.
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Shaun Humphreys
FORWARD - Youngster who joined Town pre-season after being released from Stoke City. Made numerous appearances for Stoke's Reserve side last season. Made his return to the first team squad against Racing Club Warwick after missing the start of the season
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David Andrewartha
MIDFIELD / FULL BACK - After spending most of last season on the treatment table, David is finally back to full fitness. David can play on the right side of midfield or in the centre. Joined Ludlow from Aston Villa and has also had spells at Telford United
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Darryl Smith
MIDFIELD / FORWARD - Another player in his second spell at the club. Started his career with Wolverhampton Wanderers before injury cut short his promising career. Previously played in the Midland Alliance for Wednesfield and Bridgnorth Town.
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Tim Jackson
LEFT WING - Joined Town in the pre-season from Halesowen Harriers. Tricky winger who opened his Town goal account during the 2-0 win against Rolls Royce in the FA Vase. Started his career at Stoke City before having spells with Kidderminster Harriers,
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Andy Blakeley
MIDFIELD - Andy has missed most of the pre-season with a ankle injury. Started his career at Walsall before having spells at Worcester City and Bridgnorth Town. This is his second spell at Ludlow Town.
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Danny Adams
DEFENDER / MIDFIELD - Joined Ludlow Town from Stourbridge at the beginning of the season. Danny can play either in midfield or in the back four and last season played for Halesowen Harriers and Bridgnorth Town.
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Robert Bruce
FULL BACK - Robert joined Town during the pre-season from Hednesford Town where he made a handful of first team appearances last season. Very quick and likes to run at players with the ball. Can play at wing back or in midfield. Previously on the books
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Reserves move up to fourth spot after home win
Ludlow Town Reserves 3 Malvern Town Reserves 0 LUDLOW moved into fourth place in the West Midlands League Division One South with a solid performance against mid-table Malvern. They moved to within a point of second place, as both Bridgnorth and Bilston
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Town battle back to claim away draw
Boldmere 1 Ludlow Town 1 AFTER going in one goal down at the interval, Darryl Smith netted the equaliser fifteen minutes from time to stretch Town's recent good run to only one defeat in their last ten games in the Midland Alliance. Ludlow enjoyed plenty
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Mick's comeback helps an away win
Reality 1 Ludlow Town Reserves 3 ASSISTANT manager Mick Wells made an unexpected comeback after a two-year absence when injury hit Ludlow lost regular goalkeeper Dominic Leech at short notice. However the scratch team did well to beat Worcester-based
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Missed chances cost Town dear away at Coalville
TOWN'S lack of consistency and a failure to convert some of the many chances they created saw them slip to their seventh Midland Alliance defeat of the season at title chasing Coalville. The visitors played some quality football in the opening quarter
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Town in search of that winning formula
TEAM manager, Les Bristow, will be hoping to put defeat behind him as Ludlow Town prepare for a vital FA Cup Preliminary Round tie away at Mickleover on Saturday. It will be a tough test for Town. Mickleover, who play in the Premier Division of the Northern
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Town start Midland Alliance campaign
LUDLOW Town are looking to their supporters to get behind the team when they start their Midland Alliance programme on Saturday at their splendid new Coors Stadium against much-fancied Quorn, kick-off at 3pm. The visitors will provide a stern test, having
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Sporting Organisations
Bowls, Cricket, Football - Juniors, Football - Seniors, Hockey, Rugby, Tennis and General BOWLS Brimfield & Little Hereford Bowling Club: Mrs W Hinchliffe. Tel: 01568 780633. Burway Bowling Club: Bromfield Road, Ludlow. Clubhouse, Tel: 01584 874390
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Government Offices
Government Departments, Forestry Commission, Births, Marriages and Deaths. DEPARMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS Block C Government Buildings, Whittington Road, Worcester. Tel: 01905 763355.Veterinary Laboratory Agency: Kendal Road, Shrewsbury
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Emergency Services
Who do you ring in an emergency? Useful numbers to keep by your 'phone. Police, Fire, Ambulance: 999 Local Police Stations: Shrewsbury, Tel 01743 232888; (Bishop's Castle, Church Stretton, Craven Arms, Ludlow) 24 Hr Service: Local Rate: 08457 444888 Crimestoppers
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Royal British Legion
County Office and Shropshire Branches. COUNTY OFFICE County Secretary: Mr Nigel Pearson, office (general info). Tel: 01743 245104. County Field Officer: Mr David Thomas (welfare matters). Tel: 01743 244285. Help Line: (general help on any matters) dial
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Useful Numbers
Chambers of Commerce, Tourism and Museums, Libraries and Transport. Chambers of Commerce Ludlow Chamber of Trade and Commerce: Press officer, Mr Graeme Kydd, Townscape, Corve Street, Ludlow. Tel: 01584 877946. Tenbury Chamber of Trade: President, Mrs
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Education
Special Schools, Schools and Colleges, Special Schools Barrs Court School: Barrs Court Road, Hereford. Tel: 01432 265035. Orchard School: Middletown, Welshpool. Tel: 01743 884145/884195. Royal National Institute for the Blind: Condover Hall. Tel: 01743872320
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Societies
For the Elderley, Advice, General, Good Neighbours and Women's Institutes. For the Elderly Age Concern Leominster (Tenbury), Chief Officer, Gem Duncan, 30 West Street, Leominster, HR6 8ES. Tel: 01568 611054. Association of Retired and Persons over 50,
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The Arts
Arts, Music, Theatre and Dance Arts Leominster Festival: Chairman, Albert Attwood. Tel: 01568 611553. Ludlow Festival Society: Administrator, Michael Turner, Festival Office, Castle Square, Ludlow. Tel: 01584 875070. Ludlow Festival Fringe: P Maile, Bull
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Churches
Church of England, Roman Catholic and Methodist Church of England Clun Forest Deanery St Michael &All Angels, Lydbury North; St Michael , Edgton: Rev K Collins, Tel: 01588 638445. St John the Baptist, Mainstone: Rev K Collins, Tel: 01588 638445. St
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Hospitals/Health/Advice
Primary Care Trusts, Hospitals, Doctors, Chemists, Opticians and Optometrists, Dentists and Citizens Advice Bureaux. Primary Care Trusts Herefordshire Primary Care Trust: Belmont Abbey, Belmont, Hereford. HR2 9RP. Tel: 01432 344344. Shropshire County
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Local Government
South Shropshire District Council, Bridgnorth District Council, Herefordshire District Council, Malvern Hills Ditrict Council, Ludlow Town Council, Bishop's Castle Town Council, Tenbury Wells Town Council, Leominster Town Council, Church Stretton Town
