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Dates for your Diary
November & December 2025
2nd November Pembridge Film Nights at The New Inn. “Faces Places” (PG) kicks off a season of French films with subtitles. 7.15pm for 7.30pm. Tickets £5.50 from www.ticketsource.co.uk/pembridge-film-nights
5th November Royal Ballet “La Fille Mal Gardee” at Pembridge Parish Hall 6.30pm for 7.15pm. Tickets £10 www.pembridgeparishhall/footlights-society
6th November Pembridge Film Nights at The New Inn “Portrait of a Lady on Fire” (15) continues the season of French art films. 7.15pm for 7.30pm. Tickets £5.50 from www.ticketsource.co.uk/pembridge-film-nights.
8th November New York Met’s “La Boheme” at Pembridge Parish Hall 4.30pm for 5pm. Tickets £10.00 www.pembridgeparishhall.co.uk/footlights-society
9th November Remembrance Sunday. 10.45am Service at the War Memorial, West Street. Royal British Legion Parade to Pembridge Church led by Keith the Piper.
11th November Pembridge Primary School Remembrance Service 10.45am at the War memorial, West Street. Parents and friends welcome.
12th November Open Morning at Pembridge CE Primary School, Bearwood Lane, 9am -12 noon. Book a visit 01544 388366. www.pembridgeprimary.org.uk
12th-17th November, Friends of Pembridge School at Kington Charity Shop, 9am – 3pm pick up a bargain and raise funds for our school. Donations of books, clothes, toys and bric-a-brac welcome. Please leave donations outside the school office from 5th -11th November.
15th November Coffee Morning at Pembridge Parish Hall, 10.30am -12 noon. Meet the neighbours for coffee, cake and chat. Donations welcome. Sponsored by the Parish Hall Committee.
15th November David Luke & the Glimmer Twins perform a tribute to The Rolling Stones at Pembridge Parish Hall. Doors open 7pm, live music from 8pm, Bar and Disco. Tickets £7.00 www.pembridgeparishhall.co.uk/events
19th November Pembridge Parish Council 7.30pm at Pembridge Parish Hall. All parishioners welcome.
22nd November Woodcock Fayre at Pembridge Church. Over 40 stalls selling, art, crafts and gifts. 10am-4pm.
22nd November New York Met’s “Arabella” at Pembridge Parish Hall. 5.30pm for 6pm. Tickets £10.00 www.pembridgeparishhall.co.uk/footlights-society
26th November Guided Walk at Broxwood Court for National Tree Week by kind permission of Mike and Anne Alllen and Mr Richard Snead- Cox. 2pm -3.30pm. Dogs on leads may join. Please register attendance with Parish Tree Warden Nick Rumble nrumble@btinternet.com
26th November Royal Ballet Matthew Bourne’s “Cinderella” at Pembridge Parish Hall 6.30pm for 7pm. Tickets £10.00 www.pembridgeparishhall.co.uk/footlights-society
26th November Christmas Bingo Night 7pm for 7.45pm at Leominster Sports & Social Club, HR6 8JQ, in aid of Pembridge Primary School.
27th November “Four Letters of Love” (12A) Stars Helena Bonham Carter, Pierce Brosnan and Gabriel Byrne. Movie Nights at Pembridge Parish Hall, at 6.30pm for 7pm Tickets £6.00 www.pembridgeparishhall.co.uk/movie-nights
28th November 6pm Pembridge Christmas Lights Switch On, Festive Stalls and Father Christmas at the Market Hall and The New Inn Pembridge.
29th November Wreath Making Workshop 10am-1pm at Pembridge Parish Hall Tickets £35 per person www.pembridgewreath.eventbrite.com
3rd December “The Fifth Step” National Theatre production starring Jack Lowden and Martin Freeman at Pembridge Parish Hall 6.30pm for 7pm. Tickets £10.00 www.pembridgeparishhall.co.uk/footlights-society
6th December Wreath Making Workshop 10am-1pm at Pembridge Parish Hall Tickets £35 per person www.pembridgewreath.eventbrite.com
9th December Royal British Legion Christmas Draw at the New Inn. From 7pm Fabulous prizes. Tickets available from RBL members and www.pembridgeparishhall.co.uk
10th December Royal Ballet “The Nutcracker “Pembridge Parish Hall. 6.30pm for 7.15pm Tickets £10.00. www.pembridgeparishhall.co.uk/footlights-society
12th December “The Holdovers” (15) Festive film comedy at Pembridge Parish Hall 7pm Tickets £6.00. www.pembridgeparishhall.co.uk/movie-nights.
13th December 10.30am – 12noon Coffee morning at Pembridge Parish Hall. Coffee, cake and chat sponsored by St Mary’s Church, Pembridge. Donations Welcome.
13th December The Met’s Opera “Andrea Chenier” at Pembridge Parish Hall. 5.30pm for 6pm. Tickets £10.00 www.pembridgeparishhall.co.uk/footlights-society
19th December Love 2 Sing Choir Christmas Concert at St Mary’s Church.
20th December Winter Solstice Celebration with words and music by Andy Davies (Pembridge Tapestries Celebration) at the Repair and Share Workshop, West St, Pembridge. At 4pm and 7pm.
For more information on events in Pembridge see www.portraitofpembridge.co.uk/events-calendar
New band to perform at the New Inn
The Bearbridge Knights are a local 3-piece band playing popular covers to suit all ages. Phil Davies (vocals and keyboards) Julian Measey (vocals and keyboards) and Mark Williams (guitar) are from Bearwood and Pembridge.
Our set features songs from a wide range of popular artists including The Animals, The Beatles, The Beach Boys, China Crisis, Elton John, Eric Clapton, The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Kraftwerk, The Moody Blues, Robert Palmer, Gerry Rafferty, Otis Redding, Rod Stewart and Simply Red.
We play for enjoyment and the challenge of learning new material and we are very keen to support local venues, particularly pubs such as the New Inn and Red Lion in Pembridge, Baron’s Cross in Leominster and the Bateman Arms in Shobdon.
We are looking forward to being part of the New Year’s Eve celebrations this year at the New Inn, Pembridge.
We are sensibly priced and if you would like more information or to book us for your event, please call Phil on 01544 388782.
Julian Measey
What Does a Tree Warden Do?
Tree wardens are community-based tree advocates. Their role is advisory and to actively promote the conservation of existing trees within a neighbourhood, as well as support new planting initiatives.
Whilst many people, especially if they live in a conservation area, will only meet a tree warden during a planning application for tree surgery, they can also offer advice at no cost.
Before planting, do some research, right tree right place. Trees grow and in Herefordshire trees grow very well!
So, before you find that you have a massive tree looming over your property either change the site or change the tree before planting.
To mark National Tree Week, we have arranged a guided walk around the grounds of Broxwood Court by kind permission of Anne and Mike Allen and Richard Snead-Cox. It takes place on 26th November from 2pm to 3.30pm. Dogs on leads are welcome. Please book your place with me.
The autumn and winter or peak planting times, so if you need advice reach out. You can contact me on nrumble@btinternet.com
Nick Rumble
Pembridge Parish Tree Warden
Pembridge Home to Endangered Species
Pembridge is the host of several rare species of plants and animals.
Tree Warden and farmer Tony Norman explains the importance of preserving the native black poplar. There are 6 of these trees in the parish out of 100 in the county and 6,000 in the country.
A planting scheme has produced 40 more trees from cuttings. Find out more and how you can help halt their decline.
www.portraitofpembridge.co.uk/learnaboutfarming
Crayfish are dying in the River Arrow due to a highly infectious disease. This particularly affects the stretch between Pembridge and Kington. The parish council has highlighted the problem and provided guidance from the Environment Agency on how we can help prevent this spreading. The disease isn’t transmissible to humans but threatens the white crayfish population.
Do not enter the river while this outbreak is ongoing and do not touch any dead fish but report findings to the Environment Agency.
For more information on this see the Parish Council website on
Total Triage
Patients of Mortimer Medical Practice may have already received a letter about the new appointment booking service from 1st October. It’s designed to help patients get appropriate treatment and advice. When requesting an appointment patients will be asked to complete an online form setting out their questions and concerns. This will then be reviewed the same day by a GP who will direct the patient to the most appropriate next steps.
These could include: a face to face or telephone appointment; advice or a prescription without needing an appointment; signposting to another service which can help.
Patients are encouraged to complete the online form with as much information as possible. Those without internet access can phone the surgery and receptionists will assist in completing the form. The practice will be holding workshops throughout September to explain the changes and help patients familiarise themselves with the new procedure. More information is available on www.mortimersurgery.co.uk
Coffee Mornings
Every third Saturday (10.30-12.00) a Coffee Morning is held at the Parish Hall giving residents an opportunity to enjoy coffee, cakes and a chat. All residents are welcome, including children and well-behaved dogs. There is no charge, but donations are requested. Each event is sponsored by a parish organisation. The August coffee morning was sponsored by the Page Turners and Pembridge Active Ladies book groups and raised £110 for Pembridge School library. The next event is on 20th September and is sponsored by Pembridge Allotment Association and will include a sale of produce. On 18th October the Royal British Legion will launch this year’s Poppy Appeal.
Footpath Group
The parish council are looking to set up a volunteer footpath group, to walk parish footpaths, maintain and report problems for action. If interested contact Cllr Hancock 01544 340799 or Cllr Zagni 07360205777
Defibrillators
Apologies for an error in our last edition which stated that a defibrillator was in Bearwood, this should have read Broxwood.
For clarity the four defibrillators in the parish are at:
The Parish Hall, Bearwood Lane, Pembridge;
East Street Car Park Toilets, Pembridge;
Telephone Box Broxwood;
The Leen Farm, HR6 9HN.
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Weekly Events in Pembridge
Monday
Pembridge Auction at the Parish Hall. Viewing from 10am bidding starts 3.30pm. see www.pembridgeauction.com,
Love to Sing Children’s Choir at Pembridge Primary School Hall. 5.30pm-6.30pm £4 per session. Term time only. Email: Thisgirllovestosing76@gmail.com
Love to Sing Community Choir at Pembridge Primary School Hall. 7pm to 8.30pm. New members’ welcome. £5 per session. From 15th September. Email: Thisgirllovestosing76@gmail.com
Tuesday
Learn to Jive at Pembridge Parish Hall. Beginners welcome. 7.30-8.30pm starts 7th January. £6 per person. https://bookwhen.com/coolmoves
Wednesday
Farah’s Fun Fitness, exercise classes at Pembridge Parish Hall Beginners 10am, intermediate 11am. Free
Thursday
Pride in Pembridge meet Market Square 10am (weather permitting) to help keep Pembridge tidy and colourful. New members welcome. Contact Jan Williams, Secretary on 07485 703096 or email janetfwilliams@icloud.com. For more news about PIPs activities see our Community Groups Page www.portraitofpembridge.co.uk/community-groups.
Village Art Clubs at Pembridge Parish Hall. Beginners and experienced artists welcome, tutored classes. Book at www.villageartclubs.co.uk or call Liz 07938 563716 Starts 18th September.
Tai Chi starts 4th September 3.45 -4.45pm at Pembridge Parish Hall, Booking Essential, hello@goldenthreads.com
Friday
Farah’s Fun Fitness, exercise classes at Pembridge Parish Hall Beginners 10am, intermediate 11am starts. Free
Sunday
Pembridge Runners meet at the Parish Hall for a gentle 5km run. 8.45-9.00am start. Cyclists and well-behaved dogs welcome.
Church Services
Bearwood Chapel
Evening Service 6.30 pm First, Third and Fifth Sunday of the Month. See our Community Groups page for more information on Bearwood Chapel (https://www.portraitofpembridge.co.uk/community-groups)
St Mary’s Church, Pembridge
See https://arrowvalechurches.org.uk/ for all services. 11am 1st, 2nd and 3rd Sunday of the month.
5th October Harvest Festival with the Bishop of Hereford.