April 2003

Voters in the Parish of Whitchurch are being advised that they will receive new ballot papers for their Parish Council election after a printing error was discovered.

The programme for Herefordshire’s second Walking Festival is now available, listing all the rambling and gastronomic delights that are in store this year.

Following in the footsteps of the successful Farmers Markets, Hereford City is again playing host to the concept of "Garden Fairs".

Residents of Wellington can let their “fingers do the walking” around a scale model of their Parish at the weekend and have their say on future development and planning.

It has been 50 years since the men and women who form the famous lollipop patrols first took to the streets to help children safely make their way to school.

The kerbside/backdoor collection of recyclable materials has begun in the pilot areas of Tupsley, Bartonsham and Hinton.

The Arboretum at Queenswood Country Park was planted 50 years ago to mark the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II and this year the Herefordshire Council Parks & Countryside Service, in partnership with Queenswood Coronation Fund, is celebrating its Golden Jubilee.

Herefordshire Council has adopted a new strategy to breathe life into disused buildings by helping turn them into much needed residential housing.

Hundreds of shoppers each week are now discovering that Hereford's retail market has a lot to offer - including a roof over their heads and shelter from the elements.

The South Hereford Area Regeneration Project has installed new cycle racks at two sites in the Belmont area of Hereford.

Budding singers, actors, musicians and people with an interest in behind-the-scenes activities such as lighting are wanted for a musical to be held at the Ross Youth Centre later this year.

A call is going out for volunteers to help more people enjoy Herefordshire’s countryside.

Herefordshire's historic postal ballot gets underway on Monday next week, April 14, when the first of the voting papers go out in the post.

Heart-stopping rides, side-shows, food stalls and ancient ceremonies are all part of the street extravaganza which is Hereford’s May Fair.

Growing numbers of Herefordshire youngsters are swapping sweets for satsumas as part of a successful West Midlands School Fruit Program.

A leading archaeological scientist will be in the county on Friday, April 25th, for a lecture on the history and future of the Arrow Valley.

More than 20,000 people have already "made a note to post their vote" and returned their completed ballot paper.

It's not only the way you vote which will be a first for Herefordshire at the forthcoming local elections.

Herefordshire’s much anticipated Walking Festival offers a tantalising combination of gastronomy and rambling but the delights of the second annual festival aren’t restricted to those on shanks’ pony.

Hereford Museum & Art Gallery is delighted to announce the painting by David Cox (1783 to 1859), of Hay on Wye, has arrived and will be on display at the Gallery, initially, from April 15 to May 13.

Legislation making it easier for consumers to obtain replacements or repairs for faulty goods comes into effect March 31.

Do you know or have memories of the people who donated the benches at Long Acre Open Space and Rope Walk in Ross-on-Wye? Or perhaps you donated one of the benches yourself; if so the Herefordshire Council would like to hear from you.

A 39-year-old Hereford man will spend 6 months in jail for defrauding Herefordshire Council of more than £8,744.

If you want your postal vote for the forthcoming Herefordshire elections mailed to an address other than your home, you need to contact the Council straight away.