October 2002

This year's Walking Festival proved such a success that Herefordshire Council is already planning a mid-summer, treat-for-feet, for 2003.

Herefordshire Council has vowed to continue its commitment to providing and improving on a package of measures to improve the lives of children which it has special responsibility for - around 200 children who are 'looked after'.

Herefordshire Council's 'watchdog committee' has put a report which outlines county road safety figures and measures to tackle drugs in the county under the spotlight.

Want to learn how to paint your family portrait, make a fossil, take part in some pond dipping, develop performance skills, make a mosaic path or learn self defence?
A whole day of family learning fun is happening across Herefordshire on Saturday, October 12, giving your family the opportunity to do all this and more.

Tasty treats are in store for children, young people and families as Herefordshire and Shropshire County Library Services join forces with Ludlow Assembly Rooms to present the first annual Feast of Words.

The Herefordshire Partnership’s 2nd Annual Funding Fair takes place on 30th October at the Bishop of Hereford’s Bluecoat School in Hereford.

The rallying call has gone out to workers who cycle to work at Hereford's Rotherwas industrial estate

Queenswood Arboretum is approaching its Golden Jubilee and to help celebrate it the Herefordshire Council Parks & Countryside Service would like to hear from you!

Exciting and entertaining activities and events have been planned across North Herefordshire for families living in the Sure Start area.

Working to avert child deaths on Herefordshire's roads is a top priority for Ann Mann, Road Safety Officer for Herefordshire Council.

With half-term holidays now upon us, there's never been a better time to drop in to your local library to have a browse, pick up a book….and design a costume for a Dame!

Tourism in Herefordshire will receive a major boost with funding confirmed to deliver a host of new initiatives worth £1.9 million over the next three years.

Colwall's residents will soon be able to visit a new facility at their local library and literally see the world.

Ambitious plans to provide modern new library and associated facilities Bromyard have moved a step closer after Herefordshire Council's planning committee gave the green light to the proposals.

Ledbury Town Trail will shortly be undergoing major improvements, including a complete re-surfacing and improved access for disabled users.

A groundbreaking scheme, pioneered by the CLD Youth Counselling Trust and the Local Education Authority, has led to pupils from ten schools in Herefordshire being awarded their National Vocational Qualifications for Counselling.

Litter disposal in High Town, Hereford, moves into the 21st century with the introduction of an innovative 'recycling litter bin', located near the Old House.

Whether you're a budding busker, a promising painter or an aspiring actor, a one-day workshop planned for next month could be just what you need to launch you on a new career.