Portrait of Pembridge Blog 13 November 2024
50 Year Record
When we gather around the War Memorial on 10th November it will be the 50th consecutive year Niall Roberts has provided his services as our bugler.
The Royal British Legion believes that this may be a record and will be making a presentation to Niall in recognition of his dedication to Remembrance.
You can read his story in our News section.
Celebration of the Pembridge Tapestries
In 2025 it will be ten years since the Tapestries, chronicling Pembridge's history over eleven centuries, were unveiled.
Composer and Pembridge resident, Andy Davies, has composed twelve pieces of music to celebrate the stories told in each of the tapestries.
He is looking for musicians, singers, and narrators to perform at an event to be held in the Spring.
If you’d like to take part, please contact andytd73@gmail.com
Pembridge CE Primary School PTFA
The PTFA do a great job in raising funds for the school. This month they are running the Kington Charity shop from 13th November.
If you have unwanted preloved clothes, toys, books, DVDs, bric a brac please donate to this worthy cause.
Items can be left at the school from 4th to 8th November.
Don’t forget to pop into the shop and pick up a bargain.
The PTFA are also running a Bingo Night in Leominster – see Upcoming Events for details.
Old Chapel Gallery
In the first of a series focussing on local businesses, we interviewed Yasmin Strube, owner of the Old Chapel Gallery in East Street. Her story of transition from chef to the stars to gallery curator and owner is told in our News section.
St Michael’s Hospice
Our local hospice is £51,000 better off thanks to those who took part in a sponsored walk along the ancient pilgrim’s route of the Camino Way.
This included Pembridge resident Sarah Steer who with your help raised over £3,000.
Sarah reflects on the experience and thanks everyone for their generous support.
Portrait of Pembridge Photographic and Art Exhibition
Celebrating the heritage of Pembridge, and what makes it a special place to live, we are pleased to announce that Kenneth Williams has agreed to exhibit his unique collection of photos of historic Pembridge.
This will form the cornerstone of our exhibition on 18th January 2025.
If you have photos or artwork of Pembridge and surrounding areas, we would be pleased to include these in the display. Please contact us at portraitofpembridge@yahoo.co.uk
We’ll also be shortly announcing a photographic and art competition with prizes to be awarded at the exhibition
The Mobile Post Office
Has cut its hours again. It now only visits Pembridge on Wednesday afternoons.
We detail the local over-the-counter services in neighbouring villages.
November Dates for Your Diary
The calendar of upcoming events is packed with a variety of events.
The highlights include:
-The Woodcock Fayre on 23rd November which will offer a wide variety of craft stalls- ideal for Christmas shopping.
A screening of the musical “ Kiss Me Kate” in the Parish Hall, the film “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” and the opera “Tosca”
And for next month, and selling out fast, the Elvis Night at the Parish Hall to include a cabaret performance, dinner, and disco.
Who needs to go to Las Vegas?
Love to Sing Community Choir
Only formed in January, this choir has gone from strength to strength, winning awards and performing all over Herefordshire.
On 7th December they will be at Pembridge Church for a Christmas Concert.
Two Faced
We now have two Facebook Pages. The new addition: A Portrait of Pembridge Community Board allows members to post their own material, subject to admin approval. Please follow us on both or either page.
We Need You
Portrait of Pembridge website is looking for someone to help with website design and maintenance. If you are familiar with this and can spare a couple of hours a week we would love to hear from you. Please email portraitofpembridge@yahoo.co.uk or call Kay 07342 625796 or Barry 07711 406306 for a chat about what’s involved.
We are keen to reach as many parishioners as possible. If you know someone who doesn’t yet received our blog and “Dates for your Diary” straight to their inbox, please encourage them to sign up for this free service on www.portraitofpembridge.co.uk
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Kay Ingram
Below Niall Roberts at the War Memorial
