Ed Elliott - Sculptor of the Verdun Oak
Ed Elliott is the up-and-coming sculptor, chosen to create the Verdun Oak sculpture, which will be unveiled on the site of the Verdun Oak in East Street, Pembridge in Spring 2024.
Marriage of Penny Thomas and Bradley Yarworth
A local farmer’s daughter, Penny Thomas, recently tied the knot with her fiancee Bradley Yarworth.
The Verdun Oak
Situated at the East Street entrance to Pembridge, outside the Trafford alms-houses, the Verdun Oak was a focal point in the village. Encircled by an iron bench, it became a meeting place for villagers, to enjoy a chat with neighbours and friends under its leafy boughs.
Hedgerow Survey in Pembridge
Pembridge Tree Warden. Nick Rumble is looking for volunteers to help with a parish wide survey of our hedgerows. For those interested in finding out more there’s a meeting at the New Inn, Pembridge, at 18.30 on Wednesday 4th October. If you’re interested, but can’t make the meeting, call Nick on 07808 791020.
Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal 2023
The Poppy Appeal starts on 26th October until 12th November which is Remembrance Sunday. Services will be held in our churches, with wreaths laid at the war memorials in Pembridge, Staunton and Shobdon as well as Shobdon airfield.
How to produce scent in your garden at Pembridge Parish Hall
The Mid Wales and Herefordshire Hardy Plant Society will welcome guest speaker, Gail Plant to Pembridge Parish Hall on Saturday 14th October.
Pembridge and Shobdon Royal British Legion Trip to Bletchley Park -27th September 2023
Pembridge and Shobdon RBL will be visiting Bletchley Park, Buckinghamshire, home of the WWII code breakers, on 27th September.
Change To Bus Timetable
From 5th September the 507 bus times will change. The bus which runs on Tuesdays and Fridays through Broxwood and Bearwood will be starting the outward and return journeys earlier. The circular route is now extended to return to Leominster in the afternoon.
Pembridge CE Primary School - Foundation Governor Wanted
Do you want to contribute to your local community and get involved in children’s education? Are you willing to challenge and ask questions? Are you open to new ideas, willing to learn and interested in gaining new skills?
Pembridge Folk Music Sessions
The King’s House, East Street, Pembridge is the regular venue for an evening of folk music, community singing and fabulous food, with a licensed bar.
Pembridge Village Hall Committee
We are delighted to announce the appointment of a new Committee who will be responsible for overseeing the operations and development of Pembridge Village Hall
King’s Birthday Honours
The highest honour has gone to Herefordshire's Lord Lieutenant, Edward Harley, who becomes a CBE.
Previously awarded an OBE, Mr Harley has been awarded a CBE for services to heritage, charity, and the community in Herefordshire.
Dr. Shirley Evans - Dementia Care Champion
Pembridge resident Shirley Evans has had a busy time. In Coronation week she attended a Buckingham Palace Garden party. She’s just returned from Antwerp, where she went to an international conference on dementia support and helped a documentary film-maker explore the involvement of people living with dementia in community-based support.
RAF Hercules Retirement Flypast on Wed 14 June 2023: at 10.56
There will be a flypast by three RAF Hercules aircraft (ZH868, ZH870, ZH871 - Omen) on Wednesday 14th June 2023 over Shobden airfield to mark its forthcoming retirement at the end of June 2023. Flypasts to mark the end of an era for Hercules service and 47 Squadron.
Why Bats Matter and What We Can Do To Help Them
You are most likely to see a profusion of bats in Pembridge around 31st October. Their association with Halloween and witches has given bats a bad press and may lead many of us to shun them. But bats are an essential part of the food chain. They need our help to preserve them and their habitats.
Drones Over Pembridge
At 05.30am on Friday 9th June drones will be flying over Pembridge Church. This isn’t an alien invasion, stray missiles from Russia, nor thieves surveying the church roof so there is no need to call the police or be concerned.