AT-A-GLANCE Fiat 500 C Lounge 1.3-litre 16- valve turbo diesel. Price: £14,100 (on the road). Top speed: 103mph. 0-62mph: 12.5 seconds. Fuel: 67.3mpg (combined figure). CO2 (g/kg): 110. Verdict: Classic lines, beautifully built, practical, frugal
A COFFEE morning will be held at the Haybarn, Onibury, on Saturday from 10.30am until 12.30pm. Proceeds to be shared between St Michael’s Church, Onibury and Lingen Davies Cancer Centre Appeal. There will be a raffle, plants, cakes and tombola
MONDAY, JULY 13 Finished Cattle – 415 A more difficult trade than was expected with imported meat starting to affect wholesale prices. Beef from Argentina starting to come into depots and at the same time southern Irish cattle at less money
TWO experts from a leading Shropshire fine art auction house will be valuing antiques, paintings and books at this year’s Bitterley Court Fete near Ludlow. Fine art director Jeremy Lamond and paintings and book expert William Lacey, from Halls
16 The Oaklands, Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire Agent: McCartneys Offers: £285,000 Call: 01584 811999 SITUATED at the end of a quiet cul de sac, this individually designed, executive-style property has spacious accommodation with gas central
FRIDAY, JULY 10 Store Cattle – 351 A trade that would be in fact back to what it was a few weeks ago. Steers peaked at 118.0p per kilo and averaged 157.0p per kilo right the way through, to include Friesians and over age sorts, heifers peaked
SCHOOL OF DANCE - End of term for Stretton School of Dance & Drama pupils saw an evening performance to celebrate the advanced work of the senior drama students when The Actor’s Showcase was open to the public. The following day awards were presented
ANYONE interested in messing about on the river can sample the delights of coracle racing. The coracle is an ancient type of watercraft and an invitation has gone out for people to make up a team of four and compete in a relay race. Coracles
THE Mayor of Ludlow, Martin Taylor-Smith, is taking over the Castle Gardens in conjunction with his chosen charity, Working Together, for a tea dance. Music will be provided ‘The Piano Man’ Bill Holzinger and Ludlow Brewery is putting on the bar
RADNOR COTTAGE CASH - Pam and David Pittwood raised £2,347 for charity this year by opening the garden at Radnor Cottage. £1,879 has gone to the National Gardens Scheme charities including Macmillan Nurses, Marie Curie Cancer Care, Help the Hospices
COMMONERS ASSOCIATION - Mrs Dot Shorthouse, has retired as secretary of the association after many years of service. Miss Katie Stokes has taken over the position. Thanks goes to the association for the lovely flowers and the meal. To contact Miss
CHURCH - Bayton Fete on Saturday was a great success on a dry, warm afternoon. The number of people attending was down but everyone who came purchased lots of bargains, ate lovely homemade cakes and drank quenching cups of tea. Ice creams sold
SPECIAL MEDAL - Nick Knowles, who lives in Station Street, was presented with a special medal at the carnival on July 4. Since living in the town, he has always dressed up on carnival day and joined in the fun. Carnival committee member Sarah Burke
grantham Leslie Les. On July 2 2009, peacefully in Hospital at Tenbury Wells following a long illness, Les Grantham, formerly of Chelmarsh, Nr. Bridgnorth, aged 84 years. Much loved, Les will be sadly missed by his Wife Clare, his Children, his Grandchildren
SIMMONDS David Anthony Of Nash, formerly of Little Hereford, passed away suddenly at home on 8th July, 2009. Aged 64 years. Loving Father of Jason and Martin, much loved Grandad to Courtney and Rhiannon, and will be sadly missed by his Brother, Sisters
THOMPSON Vera Elizabeth Of Frith Common, Tenbury Wells passed away on 5th July, 2009. Aged 88 years. Wife of the late Jim, loving Mother to Sue and Geoffs families and will be sadly missed. Funeral Service at St. Lawrence's Church, Lindridge on Monday
Proffitt Margaret Enid formerly of Cralves Mead, Tenbury Wells passed away peacefully at The Old Rectory Retirement Home Tenbury on July 13th 2009. Aged 89 years. A most loving mother to Steven and David, and a much loved grandmother and great grandmother
CLENT Rena Happy 50th Birthday To a Lovely Mum Best Wishes Love Greg xxxxx Published in paper 16/07/2009 in Ludlow Advertiser
DUFFY Grant Happy 18th Birthday July 18 2009 Lots of Love Mum, Laura and Neil xxxxxx Published in paper 16/07/2009 in Ludlow Advertiser
CLENT Rena Happy 50th Birthday on July 19 Love and Best Wishes from Kev, Angie, Wayne, Sam, Ebony and Miles, Hayley, Stan and Latisha xxxxx Published in paper 16/07/2009 in Ludlow Advertiser
WORRALL William, Susan, Gillian, Michael, Linda and Families wish to say thank you to all relatives, friends and neighbours for their many cards, love and support received during this sad time. Our thanks also for those who attended Dad's Jim's funeral
CHAMBERS Barrie John July 18 1939 - July 18 2009 Someone very special is in our hearts today, not only on your Birthday but every single day. With tears in our eyes this morning, we look to heaven above and wish you Happy Birthday and send you all our
SUMNER Pamela Of Burford, Tenbury Wells, passed away peacefully in Tenbury Hospital on 9th July, 2009. Aged 67 years. Much loved Wife of Tony, loving Mother of Michaela and Stuart. Grandmother of Jordan. She will be sadly missed by all her family and
CLENT Rena Congratulations on your 50th Birthday Love and Best Wishes Mum and Dad, Hazel, Paul and Bryn, Char, Mick and Mitchell xxxxx Published in paper 16/07/2009 in Ludlow Advertiser
DUFFY Grant Happy 18th Birthday July 18 2009 Lots of Love Aunty Ginny, Uncle Jason, Kate & Melissa xxxxxx Published in paper 16/07/2009 in Ludlow Advertiser
DUFFY Grant Congratulations on your 18th Birthday All our Love Grandma and Grandad xxxxx Published in paper 16/07/2009 in Ludlow Advertiser
TAVERNOR George. Mrs Olwen Tavernor and family would like to thank all friends and relatives who attended the funeral of her Husband George on Friday July 10, for their kind words, cards, letters and donations shared between St Pauls Knowsbury and the
WORFIELD Motocross Club are to hold a double event this weekend at Hazeley Grange Farm near Cleobury Mortimer (postcode - DY14 0BU). The gates will open at 8am on both days and admission will be Adult £5/ Child and Senior citizen £2/ under-12s free.
Canon Frome 262-8 Tenbury Wells 84-2 - abandoned, no result . THE weather intervened when Tenbury’s clash with table-topping Canon Frome in Division 4 South of the Crusader Worcestershire County League was boiling up into an interesting position at
With a staycation being this year’s holiday of choice for many credit- crunched families, we’re offering a selection of great places to go and things to do to make staying at home as much fun as going away. This week and next, we’ll be bringing
IT was back to Victorian times in Craven Arms with a colourful event at the weekend. The town, which dates from Victorian times, became a modern museum as part of an initiative that is set to become an annual attraction. Displays from The Land
SHROPSHIRE Council was yesterday ( Wednesday) due to present the findings of an Independent Policy Commission into the future of schools in the county. The commission, chaired by Neil Kinghan, a senior civil servant, has spent months gathering
A DEPUTY headteacher is leaving a Tenbury school to complete a Marches hat-trick. The end-of-term bell is ringing for Gary House and his four-year tenure at Tenbury High School. The former science teacher, aged 51, has really made the grade since
IT IS with great sadness that the family of Mrs Jean Wood (nee Brereton) announce her death on June 23. Aged 80 years, she passed away peacefully at home with her family, following a long illness. Jean was formerly of Clun, Craven Arms and Church
A UNIQUE, home-made barbecue has been stolen from a house near Bishops Castle. Made from an old gas bottle and with an opening lid, the barbecue has been made to look like a cow, with legs and horns. It was taken from the garden of a house in
LUDLOW will have to wait until the end of summer for its reward after showing off the town with flowers. The judges from Heart of England in Bloom, Les Goodman and David Wassell MBE, arrived at the library in Ludlow to be greeted by the Mayor
ENERGETIC walkers have helped Ludlow’s Assembly Rooms. The Friends of the Assembly Rooms held a Challenge Walk on Saturday to raise funds. But this was no stroll or ramble but was very much for more serious walkers. First off
A VIP preview of Ludlow’s restored Mill on the Green is being staged. Invited guests will get a sneak look at the completed project on Sunday to music from a brass band. The project has involved restoring the historic mill and creating a new
A MAN was airlifted to hospital after falling from his horse in Cleobury Mortimer. Emergency services were called to a disused railway track in Prescott at 2.50pm on Friday. The man, who was in his early 60s, was unconscious for a short time before
LUDLOW ’S historic St Laurence’s Church attracted visitors from as far away as Liverpool for its annual summer fete. There was plenty to do, as well as stalls selling a variety of gifts and mementos there was also music played on the organ
