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His family, friends and colleagues all paid tribute today in a fitting service for a true gentleman who was tragically killed in an accident last month.
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Thank you to Dan Guerche and Steve for their very kind invitation to a private viewing of Saxtys Bar & Club last night.
Saxtys Bar & Club has undergone a very tasteful refurbishment as you will see from the photographs below.
We were fortunate to sample some of the delicious food. The starters were well presented and we had a variety of options to tease our taste buds. The main meal was a fabulous steak that arrived on a 🔥HOT STONE🔥 and slowly continues to cook at your table until it reaches your desired preference.
There is a superb choice of drinks and cocktails on offer and the service for their first night was impressive to say the least, the staff worked tirelessly throughout the evening and they all made us feel very welcome. 👏👏
We are looking forward to returning again over the coming weeks and months. We have missed Saxtys and are so pleased that this brilliant city centre venue is back open in Hereford!!
Saxtys Bar & Club is open from Thursday at 5pm till midnight.
Friday from 12 till late for food and cocktails.
Saturday from 12 till late for food and cocktails.
Sunday roast from midday till 5pm (last table at 4pm)
We would encourage you to book for food 👉 www.saxtys.co.uk
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A new car parking charge structure that has been introduced across the county today (17 May) will make it easier than ever for you to make an informed decision about where best to park your car.
The new structure, which divides the price of parking into bands relative to proximity to the City or town centre, gives you the option to balance spending less on parking with a short walk, and ensures there are plenty of spaces available in the centre for short term users.
Parking is now free in all market towns on Sundays and after 6pm every day, while in Hereford parking is now free after 8pm every day.
Prices have been frozen at Merton Meadow in Hereford which is our largest car park out of the town centre, while prices at St Martins (swimming pool) have been reduced from £1.20 to £1.00 per hour. The off-peak hours season ticket, which allows parking in any car park between 5pm and 9am for £75 per year or £25 per quarter, has also been extended to all Market towns.
The new structure, along with details of charges at each location can be found on the Herefordshire Council website.
Cllr John Harrington, Cabinet member for infrastructure and transport, said:
Quote“Parking charges have not been increased since 2016, and we appreciate that bringing in rises is always a hot topic but they are increases we need to introduce for a variety of reasons. Effectively managing the demand for parking spaces allows us to ensure the turnover of spaces to help with availability, reduce congestion and improve air quality. We want our historic city and town centres to be clean, vibrant and busy centres where people can meet, shop, eat and work.
“We want people who come to shop or use our hospitality venues to be able to park for longer at a better price just outside the City Centre - like the Swimming Baths - walking into town with time to dwell and spend well locally. Those that want to come right into the City centre, where spaces are much more in demand, will pay a little extra. Motorists with disabilities will still have spaces reserved and the right to park in any parking space in the City centre for free.
“We have listened to key stakeholders around the county and considered the revised parking structure very carefully to try and attain a balance that encourages more active travel without deterring visitors. We really want people who come to shop or enjoy local hospitality to consider staying for longer by parking in one of our car parks that are a short walk from the centre so they don’t have to rush their day or evening out.
“The new banding structure means that parking slightly further from the city or town centre saves a bit of money on the price of parking while increasing footfall which supports local businesses. It also keeps spaces available in the centre of town for those who only need a short stay.”
Funds generated from parking charges are used to maintain local car parks, and any surplus funds provide vital contributions to other important services for local people, including school transport and public transport.
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Some coronavirus restrictions are being lifted across England today, as Government move to Step 3 of roadmap.
Here’s what you need to know 👉 https://bit.ly/2QniMFJ
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Positive Hereford | Huge congratulations to Hamish at Local E Sourced awarded ‘Net Hero’ Winners at The Small Awards
This is a fantastic achievement and well deserved 👏👏
Interview with Hamish here https://fb.watch/5x7XYzdWfv/
Local E Sourced are absolutely delighted with their win and have written a few words here https://hfd.news/r99
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Embrace Hereford | Fabulous news that Hayley at CULT Vintage opened her new store in Maylord Orchards yesterday!!
Most pubs, wine bars, hotels, and restaurants reopen to welcome customers back inside from tomorrow.
Saxtys Bar & Club is opening this month and they are taking bookings NOW!! www.saxtys.co.uk
If you're looking for some brilliant entertainment a visit to Matrix Hereford is an absolute must! Check out 'Mad Dogs' Axe Throwing 🪓
The Children's Bookshelf - Specialists in Children's Books have a new store also in Maylord Orchards and they have a provisional opening day of 29th May
Let us celebrate Hereford and all the good things that our wonderful city has to offer.
Hereford Voice will also be announcing some exciting news soon!
Please share our positivity it's become 'contagious'
Shop local and visit some of our fabulous local independent retailers including all those lovely shops, cafes and boutiques in The Independent Quarter and Hereford Butter Market
We have a new a nail salon, mobile phone shop and the new tasty Yorkshire wrap! A new pizza restaurant, as well as some fabulous coffee bars, take-aways, bistros, wine bars and pubs and the all new outside seating!
Outdoor markets and events in the city centre are very popular and bring vibrancy, together with some unique products and produce from many independent traders.
New eateries offering Korean BBQ at your table and Amazing Asia all coming soon to the Hereford Old Market Shopping Centre and we have some superb hotels too and let's not forget Saxtys Bar & Club which is reopening in this month!!
June brings Knife Angel Hereford to the Hereford Cathedral and Hereford Voice is proud to be a 'working partner' with this fabulous charity.
We also have some wonderful new planters with seats and trees in the city centre which will look beautiful once they fully blossom.
Take a walk along the River Wye and maybe enjoy a coffee by the Victoria Jubilee Bridge or just relax on the Castle Green.
We love our city and county and we like to shout about it and promote everything POSITIVE. It's all too easy to moan but we are truly privileged to live in such a beautiful part of the World.
Hereford Voice will continue to promote local business and encourage people to visit Hereford and Herefordshire.
Look out for our continuous and 'contagious' headlines
EMBRACE HEREFORD | POSITIVE HEREFORD | POSITIVE NEWS
The lockdown has been a very challenging time for people and businesses alike but there is light at the end of the tunnel..
Join us in our campaign and 'BE POSITIVE' about this fabulous city of ours. 'Positive Hereford' ❤️ 'Embrace Hereford'
Follow our latest hashtags #embracehereford #positivehereford
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Herefordshire Council teams have recently completed a programme of resurfacing and drainage works on the U80011 - Union Street, Hereford.
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The beautiful 400-year-old Old House in Hereford will be undergoing some much needed repairs if the recent planning application to carry out these repairs is approved.
The Black and White House Museum Hereford.As you can clearly see from our photographs below, many of the infill panels need to be repaired and brought back to their former glory.
QuoteProposed repairs to external joinery, frame and infill panels of 1st floor, 2nd floor & attic level elevations.
Donald Insall Associations - Chartered Architects and Historical Building Consultants
Herefordshire Council appointed Insall to undertake a condition survey of the first and second floor level external elevations, to identify the condition of the timber frame, infill panels and associated external joinery i.e. windows, bargeboards and finials, and provide budget costs to allow a capital funding bid for the work. The findings of the inspection were to inform recommendations for improvement works sufficient to allow tenders to be invited from suitably experienced contractors.
Recommendations
Timber Frame and Joinery
Necessary repairs to joinery on the upper-level elevations are minor in nature and largely focused on arresting the further loss of the delightful decorative details which are such a feature of this eye- catching building.
Repair 5no carved pendant characters adorning gable apex. Introduce discreet lead cover flashing over upper surfaces of all 8 pendants following repair and redecoration.
Repair several other missing or damaged decorative joinery features.
Numerous previous patch repairs to frame and joinery require refixing.
Remove extensive modern sealants before repair and redecoration.
Remove leaching bird deterrent gel on transoms and sills before repair and redecoration.
Prepare and redecorate external timber with linseed oil paint.
Arrange close inspection by a suitably experienced structural engineer when access is next available during planned works.
Infill Panels
The constructional build-up and layered provenance of each panel is difficult to determine as the building has undergone may phases of adaptation and repair, but some original panels are likely to have survived at least in part and these are of high significance. Consequently, a cautious approach to repair is required where the type of construction is not apparent in a defective panel.
The cause of panel defects may often be the result of a combination of factors. It appears that many of the defective areas are of modern construction and relate to recent phases of repair.
Remove defective and delaminating coatings to panels and perimeter sealant at junctions with frame.
Progressively open up defective areas recording existing individual panel construction on reference sheet.
Where defective panel is supported on modern woodwool slab or expanded metal lathing, assume complete replacement with new wattle and daub panel construction.
Where defective panel is of modern, or historic, wattle and daub construction, assess soundness of panel and integrity of wattles/ laths to establish suitability for stabilisation or patch repair. Samples of any soil or lime-based daub should be carefully salvaged and bagged for analysis by others.
Replacement panels of new wattle and daub construction – refer to specification and drawings. Repairs to existing wattle and daub panel construction – refer to specification.
Prepare and redecorate panel exterior with mineral paint – refer to specification.
Prepare and redecorate panel interior with distemper – refer to specification.Ancillary Items
Minor repairs to fixed leaded light windows in timber frames.
Renew isolated broken clay plain tiles to bay window roofs.
Repair/ renew sections of lead cover flashing to south elevation 2nd floor bressummer beam.
Remove sealant joint over lead cover flashing at top abutment of tiled roofs – refer to specification for repair detail.
The Condition Survey and Recommendation for Improvement Works PDF from Donald Insall Associates is attached below;
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The Knife Angel (Also referred to as the National Monument Against Violence & Aggression) is a contemporary sculpture formed from 100,000 confiscated knives and is an incredible 27ft in height and weighing over 3.5 tonnes, created by artist Alfie Bradley (pictured below) and the The British Ironwork Centre based in Oswestry.
This thought-provoking angel artwork is scheduled to be hosted by the magnificent Hereford Cathedral from 14 June for 28 days.
Hereford Voice is proud to be a 'Working Partner' with this fabulous charity.
Donations https://www.justgiving.com/knifeangelhereford
About Knife Angel Hereford
Alison Davies lost her son Mark Hamilton to knife crime in 2018, together with friends Meryl Cain, Pauline Strong and Jan Jefferies they decided to bring the Knife Angel to #Hereford in 2021 to help raise awareness of the catastrophic impact of violent crime on communities, families and individuals.
Visit the website www.knifeangelhereford.co.uk
During the Knife Angel’s visit, the Knife Angel Hereford team will run a series of workshops and interactive events. It is envisaged that this initiative will continue after the Knife Angel leaves Hereford.
Another reason to Visit Herefordshire this year!
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Regular rapid lateral flow tests for people without covid symptoms can help prevent outbreaks by helping detect positive cases that would not otherwise be found.
In Leominster, the testing site at the Old Priory will close from Wednesday 19 May, with rapid lateral flow tests instead being offered at the following pharmacies:
- Westfield Walk Pharmacy, Westfield Walk
- WS&B Rees Pharmacy, Morris Mews, 20 High St
There are also four local pharmacies that where home test kits are available for residents to collect:
- Leominster Pharmacy, 21-23 West Street
- Boots, 18 Corn Square,
- Westfield Walk Pharmacy, Westfield Walk
- W S & B Rees Chemists, 20 High Street
You must be aged 18 and over to collect the kits, however kits can be used by any age group;
See the Herefordshire Council Website for details of other testing sites across Herefordshire.
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Elderly Ross-on-Wye resident was deceived into having unnecessary and expensive roof repair works.
A Bournemouth company, its director and salesman, who targeted an elderly Ross-on-Wye resident, have received fines for unfair trading criminal offences.
Herefordshire Council’s Trading Standards Service took the prosecution case which concluded on Friday 30 April after a three day trial at Hereford Magistrates Court.
The Magistrates found all three defendants guilty of the same charges:
Aggressive practice of carrying out the work two days after the contract was made and failed to give the 78 year old home owner her 14 day cooling off period.
Misleading the consumer into having wholly unnecessary roof cleaning and coating work which ended up damaging the roof.
Misleading the consumer into believing £5640 was a reasonable price for the work when a chartered surveyor stated it was barely worth £1000.
More Than Homes Ltd were ordered to pay £15,000 in fines and £2500 costs.
Director Michael Roche, 45, of Stourview Court in Bournemouth, and salesman Jason Johnson, 46, of Porchester Road, Bournemouth were both fined £500 and £100 costs. The low level fines were simply due to both defendants being on universal credit.Herefordshire Council’s Trading Standards Service Manager, David Hough, said:
Quote“We ask family, friends and neighbours to remain vigilant in protecting elderly residents who are often the target of cold calling scams. This is an ever increasing problem now with rogue traders taking advantage of the Green agenda. I would urge people to never respond to unsolicited telephone calls, mail shots, text messages or door-to-door selling.
“The council has a zero tolerance policy on rogue trading and our Trading Standards team will work tirelessly to crack down on anyone preying on vulnerable residents. This prosecution is one of a string of cases against companies based in the Bournemouth area who target the elderly for bogus home improvements. These companies tend to sell waterproof wall and roof coatings and spray foam loft insulation. They target the elderly by using databases of home owners over a certain age and telephone them to coerce them into agreeing an appointment which is then attended by a commission only salesman.
“The products are invariably wholly unnecessary and sold at vastly inflated prices. We urge local residents to avoid becoming a rogue trader victim simply by not engaging with any cold callers, whether on the telephone or at the door.”
Anyone concerned about the activity of a doorstep seller is urged to contact the Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline on 0808 223 1133 or visit the Herefordshire Council website for more consumer advice www.herefordshire.gov.uk/scams
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Herefordshire Council teams have recently completed a programme of resurfacing and drainage works on the A4103 - Egleton Bend (SCRIM) in Herefordshire.
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Herefordshire Council teams have recently completed a programme of resurfacing and drainage works on Hafod Road, Hereford.
To see which roads have been repaired and resurfaced across the county recently go here 👉 #hvroads
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Hereford Council teams have recently completed a programme of resurfacing and drainage works on the A417 - Hillhampton to Burley Gate in Herefordshire.
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A40, Ross-on-wye closed for a brief time yesterday whilst this load was made secure. Driver reported for insecure load offences.
Photograph courtesy of West Mercia Police OPUWest Mercia Police (OPU) officers are trained to identify HGV load offences, with the aim of education and enforcement to make our roads safer.
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Emergency services are currently at the scene between Mayberry Avenue and Bradbury Close (Saxon Gate Junction) attending an incident involving a vehicle on its roof.
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The family of Mary Bastholm has issued a statement as investigation work continues at the Clean Plate Cafe in Gloucester today.
The Constabulary is stressing that the current work relates to assessments of the site, which are likely to take a number of days, and that excavation work has not begun.
Officers say that they could be at the site for a number of weeks.
Mary's family said:
Quote“We are aware of the ongoing developments around Mary’s disappearance and are being kept up to date and supported by Gloucestershire Police Family Liaison Officers, at this time please may we ask for privacy so we can grieve for Mary and direct any media queries to Gloucestershire Police’s Press Office.”
Mary was 15 years old when she was reported missing on 6 January 1968 and she has never been found.
Mary’s disappearance had previously been linked to serial killer Fred West and there was suspicion he was involved in her death.
Herefordshire Council receives Improvement Notice
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DfE issues non-statutory Improvement Notice following recent High Court judgment
Herefordshire Council has today (Tuesday 18 May 2021) received a non-statutory Improvement Notice from the Department for Education (DfE).
The notice follows significant concerns raised in a recent High Court judgement which led to an urgent and thorough external review of Herefordshire Children’s Social Care Services.
The Improvement Notice includes the appointment of Gladys Rhodes White OBE as an Improvement Adviser for a minimum of 12 months, and until such time that the Secretary of State is satisfied that she is no longer required. Mrs Rhodes White will provide advice to Children’s Social Care Services and Herefordshire Council, and she will chair the Improvement Board which is being established from the beginning of June 2021.
Paul Walker, newly appointed Chief Executive of Herefordshire Council said:
A review of Children’s Social Care services is underway to understand and address any failings and immediate actions are being taken to deal with any serious concerns. Herefordshire Council continues to offer residents the opportunity to report a concern following their experience with its Children’s Social Care services. A dedicated team, led by the Interim Director of Children’s Services, are working through these concerns and while we seek to understand the full extent of past decisions made within Children’s Services, we regret that we may find further instances that do not meet the required standards. If you have any concerns about the way you or your family have been treated by Herefordshire Children’s Social Care services, you can contact us at www.herefordshire.gov.uk/careconcerns or email careconcerns@herefordshire.gov.uk