Free tickets for evening of scandals

Anyone interested in some of the most scandalous and surprising stories from Herefordshire’s past can win free tickets for a special event to be held later this month.

Herefordshire Council is holding an evening of dramatic readings from its historic documents that will feature John Challis of Only Fools and Horses fame, as well as other actors.

Tales from the Archives will be held in the Great Hall, Bishop’s Palace, Hereford at 7pm on Saturday 27 February 2010. It will feature crimes, miracles, tokens of love, drunkenness and witchcraft – all taken from the county’s written heritage held in the council’s archive service.

Chief archivist Elizabeth Semper O’Keefe said ‘We are delighted that Mr Challis and the other actors will be helping us celebrate the people of Herefordshire who are represented in our archives. It will be very exciting to hear them being given a voice and I’m sure it will make for a special evening.’

Tickets are £8 and will include light refreshments. To enter the competition for two free tickets, all you need to do is send an email to archives@herefordshire.gov.uk with Tales from the Archives Competition in the subject line.

Entrants can also take part by sending a postcard marked Tales from the Archives Competition, together with their contact details to Herefordshire Record office, Harold Street, Hereford HR1 2QX.

The closing date for the competition is Friday 19 February and the draw will take place on Monday 22 February. The competition winner will be told on that day.

For further information and bookings, call Herefordshire Council’s archive service on 01432 260750.