Archive

  • Don’t let flood lessons go down the drain

    THIS summer's floods caused unprecedented chaos across Worcestershire, with at least one third of the damage resulting from blocked drains and culverts due to poor maintenance. With every prospect of repeat weather conditions to come, I can have little

  • Can you add to the McConnel archive?

    THE fact that the only one document about Ludlow employer McConnel Limited was held by Ludlow Museum Resource Centre prompted me to collect my memorabilia and deliver it there last week. I delivered a car load because, during my employment as publicity

  • Do village children matter to council?

    ANN Hartley, Shropshire County Council's cabinet member for children's services, writes on Friday, November 9: "I have been determined from the start to put the education of Shropshire's children first." We have just received a letter from the council

  • Offer us alternatives to school closures

    THROUGHOUT the process of so-called 'consultation' on the primary school organisation proposals it has been said many times by councillors and local authority figures that "doing nothing is not an option". I'm beginning to wonder if this mantra hides

  • New chairman’s enthusiasm

    THERE is no surprise that this year's Ludlow Festival has had a bad time as a result of severe weather which put off visitors and deterred last-minute bookings. New proposals revealed in this week's Advertiser could be a welcome departure from past

  • Amy in the frame yet again

    THE second round of the Herefordshire Winter Cross Country League in Mortimer Forest attracted 104 runners. Matt James maintained his form, again winning in 38 minutes 41 seconds ahead of his Hereford Courier teammate Tim Clarke. Amy Carwardine also

  • Big weekend of cup hockey

    Ludlow Hockey Club has arranged a big weekend of hockey at Bridge Street, Leominster. On Sunday, the under-18 boys play Stourport in the second round of England Hockey U-18 Cup after defeated Tamworth 8-1 in round one. Ludlow under-15 boys, after a

  • Clee through to next round in EDF Junior Vase

    TRAILING on the hour and struggling, Clee Hill scored an opportunist try from a penalty, and went on to see off the challenge of local rivals Tenbury to reach the fifth round of the EDF Junior Vase. With Hill missing key players, and Tenbury struggling

  • Ludlow defence faced stern test against Badsey

    There was pre-match drama this weekwhen Ludlow had to cut their warm-up due to confusion over the Badsey pitch. But after that was sorted out, Ludlow had an all round good match, with everyone in the team playing their best. There was a good first goal

  • Woofferton bounce back with six goals

    WOOFFERTON bounced back from the previous weekend's surprise league defeat at Bartestree to reach the semi-final stage of the HFA Charity Bowl with a comfortable win over the same opponents. Things didn't start well for Woofferton, sloppy defending gifting

  • United goalfest puts the skids under Brereton

    MIKE Foster scored twice in the first half to put United in control, and then doubled his tally after the break as the home side cruised to a big, morale boosting West Midlands League Division 2 win at Palmer's Meadow on Saturday. Playing second from

  • Polished Ludlow chalk up their first league win

    Ludlow Men secured their first win of the Bodykraft League Division One season in impressive style with a 3-0 win over Newtown at Leominster, on Saturday. Ludlow soon took the lead after constant pressure on the Newtown defence led to a Nick Brooks goal

  • Town lack punch in front of goal

    TOWN lacked a killer punch in front of goal and had to settle for a Sport Italia West Midlands League point when they entertained Goodrich. The most disappointing aspect of the game was that the visitors finished with just nine men, after having two

  • ADAMS

    ADAMS Andrew Irvine Missing you now you've gone away Our love for you will always stay Forever in our hearts so deep Till we meet again in restful sleep God Bless. Your loving Wife Pauline, Cherished Mother Phyll, children Debbie and Theresa. Andrew and

  • EDWARDS ALFRED JOHN

    EDWARDS. ALFRED JOHN FRED - Of Tenbury Wells. Peacefully on 18th November 2007. Aged 87 years. Formerly of Foxwood Farm, Hopton Bank. Beloved husband of the late Molly, devoted and loving father of Shirley and Malcolm, Vivien and Jim, Nichola and Aled

  • LEWIS PATRICIA MARY

    LEWIS. PATRICIA MARY - Of Stourport, former;y of Moorfields, Mamble. Peacefully on 17th November 2007. Aged 79 years. Much loved mother of Shaun and daughter-in-law Carolyn, and will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral and cremation

  • MOORCROFT GARY GAZ

    MOORCROFT. GARY GAZ Of Cleobury Mortimer passed away at home on 14th November 2007. Aged 48 years. Treasured and cherished husband of Gaynor, adored dad of Anthony, Caroline, Adam and Emma. Beloved son of June and Tony and precious grandad of Harriet

  • WILSON DAVIES

    WILSON-DAVIES 14-11-2007 Congratulations to Phillip & Wendy on the safe arrival of baby Alfie 'A Special Grandson' Love Mum Published in paper 22/11/2007

  • ANGELL

    ANGELL Karen 24-11-2007 Happy Birthday! Lots of Love from Mum & all the family xxx Published in paper 22/11/2007

  • JONES OLIVE

    JONES. OLIVE - Late of Cornwall Gardens, Tenbury Wells. The family of the late Olive would like to thank friends and neighbours at this sad time. Published in paper 22/11/2007

  • GITTENS IDA

    GITTENS. IDA - The family sincerely thank everyone for their many cards, expressions of sympathy, attendance at the funeral and generous donations received in memory of Mum. Special thanks to Churchill House staff for all Ida's care and to Rev. King for

  • GREENHOUSE

    GREENHOUSE John William 23-11-2000 Always remembered with great love and affection. Loving wife Josie, Philip, Sarah, Dawn and Grand-children Published in paper 22/11/2007

  • MANTLE

    MANTLE Jim November 25th 2006 One year has passed since that sad day you closed your eyes & slipped away. You left without a fuss & broke the hearts of all of us. We love you more than we could ever say & miss you more & more each day.

  • MINTON

    MINTON William Arthur Bill Passed away 24th November 1995 In loving memory of a Dear Husband, Dad & Grandad. You always had a smile to spare, love to give and time to care Our hearts still ache as we whisper low, God bless we miss and love you so

  • HOLLOWAY HELEN MARY MOLLY

    HOLLOWAY. HELEN MARY MOLLY - Of Burford, Tenbury Wells, formerly of St. Michaels. Peacefully on the 14th November 2007 in the Worcestershire Royal Hospital. Aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Harry, much loved mother of Chris and daughter-in-law

  • MILES WILF

    MILES. WILF - Of Tenbury Wells. Peacefully in Tenbury Hospital on 16th November 2007. Aged 83 years. Beloved husband of Joyce, loving father to Michael and Jenny, Peter and Margaret, Paul and Joy and the late Cederic and a much loved Grandad and Great-Grandad

  • MILLICHIP ADAM RICHARD

    MILLICHIP. ADAM RICHARD - Of Tenbury Wells died on the 16th November 2007. Aged 27 years, due to a tragic accident in Southampton. Much loved daddy to Luke, loving and much loved son of David and Sue and partner Corrie-Ann. Loving brother of Stuart and

  • CALDICOTT BEN

    CALDICOTT BEN 22nd November Congratulions on your 21st Birthday. Love from Mum, Dad, Jo & Lucy xxxx Published in paper 22/11/2007

  • COLE

    COLE Siobhan 25-11-2007 Happy Birthday Hope you have a good day! Love your Oscar xxx Published in paper 22/11/2007

  • COLE

    COLE Siobhan 25th November To Fishface Happy 16th Birthday Lots of Love Nan & Uncle Jonathan xxx Published in paper 22/11/2007

  • COLE

    COLE Siobhan 25-11-1991 "Sweet 16" Happy Birthday Lots of Love Mam xxx Published in paper 22/11/2007

  • EVANS

    EVANS Ern 26.11.1916 Birthday memories of a special dad and grandad. Love from Keith, Leon, Roy, Carol, Lana and families Published in paper 22/11/2007

  • MILBOURNE

    MILBOURNE Harold November 23rd Although you've been gone a few years now, we still remember you through the treasured memories we still hold. On this day all we can say is 'Happy Birthday' Love and miss you Your loving wife Betty & family, grandchildren

  • EDWARDS MICHAEL JOHN

    EDWARDS. MICHAEL JOHN - Jim, Dorothy, Chris, Claire, Becky, Janet & Steve wish to thank all relatives and friends for their kind messages of sympathy in our loss of Michael and for their attendance at his funeral, also for donations for The Diabetic

  • Water works to hit villages

    VILLAGES in North Herefordshire could suffer disruption to their water supplies on two days next week. Welsh Water will carry out high velocity flushing of its mains services from 6am to 10pm on Tuesday and Wednesday, November 27 and 28. The water company

  • Teme Street parking concession

    THERE will be free parking at Tenbury's Teme Street car park on Fridays and Saturdays from November 30 in the run up to Christmas. The concession by Malvern Hills District Council has been brought about following a request by Tenbury district councillors