Theatrical knight attends preview

STAR of stage and screen, Sir Derek Jacobi, was one of two guests of honour showing their support for the Herefordshire-based charity Children of Peace.

Art for more than art’s sake

A PRIVATE viewing took place to launch a special exhibition at The Colloquoy in Lyonshall.

Hay book signing

HAY author Jenny Valentine didn't have far to go to make an appearance to promote her new book.

Mayoress hosts ladies’ lunch

Guests gathered in the Assembly Hall of Hereford Town Hall for the annual Mayoress's Lunch.

Marking 40 years of health and safety

MEMBERS past and present, plus VIP guests, gathered at Hereford's Green Dragon Hotel for a special event to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Hereford Health and Safety Group (HHSG).

Dinner dance and night of awards

HEREFORD Amateur Pantomime Society followed up its recent production of Sinbad and the Golden Chalice with its annual dinner dance at the Three Counties Hotel.

Special guest for club dinner

Ex-Welsh International and Lions rugby player, Scott Quinnell, was guest of honour at Bromyard Rugby Club's Sportsman's Dinner 2008.

Association annual dinner

MEMBERS of the River Wye Gillies Association swapped the river bank for the dining room when they held their annual dinner at the Three Counties Hotel, Hereford.

Party to celebrate arrival of new office

More than 100 people enjoyed canapés and a wine tasting at a launch party held in Ledbury Rugby Club to mark the opening of the newest Fox Grant estate agent's office in Ledbury.

Diamonds and DJ

HEREFORDSHIRE friends Emma Sankey and Polly Thomas teamed up to organise a Diamonds and DJ Charity Ball in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust.

Rocking for Renton

Guests gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Martin Churchward, in Breinton to enjoy an evening of dinner and dancing, together with a raffle and promises auction, to raise funds for the Macmillan Renton Appeal. The evening was sponsored by local businesses Ellis Properties, Watts of Westminster Ltd, Baker Tilly and Mr and Mrs Doug Burgoyne.

Home-Start Art

FRIENDS, staff and supporters gathered at the Courtyard for the closing celebration of Home-Start Hereford's 25th anniversary year. The event was a private viewing of work by artist and portrait painter Clare Hearne, whose exhibition Us Girls featured a quirky look at life from a female angle. The artist donated 10% of all sales of original pieces and 30% of sales of limited editions to the charity during the duration of the exhibition.

Previewing designs for the city's future

ESG Herefordshire held a special preview of its exhibition of the three shortlisted designs for its £200m new shopping and leisure destination, planned to open in Hereford in 2012. Among the guests at the Left Bank, welcomed by ESG chairman Clive Richards, were members of Herefordshire Council and the city council, who had the opportunity to view the trio of models and illustrations showing how each of the developers would convert the old livestock market into a buzzing retail and leisure quarter. The preferred developer will be announced in March.

Birthday surprise at Sandhurst

SANDHURST was the destination for Hereford woman Wendy Rutter-Butcher when her husband organised a surprise birthday celebration for her. Mrs Rutter-Butcher's husband Andrew Butcher is Regimental Sergeant Major at the Royal Millitary College and a host of Herefordshire friends and colleagues also travelled to Sandhurst to be part of the celebration. Mrs Rutter-Butcher was greeted by a Scottish piper as she arrived and guests were entertained by a quartet as they dined.

Open day celebrates expansion

CLIENTS and guests came from a wide area to join the partners at TaylorMade by Stanton, to celebrate the transformation of the ground floor of the company's premises in Monmouth. The event marked the end of 18 months' work at the James Street premises and provided the opportunity for everyone to enjoy a glass of bubbly and sample fine food prepared by Pavinee Taruschio and renowned chef Franco Taruschio. TaylorMade by Stanton is a family business, started in 2000 with a showroom in Longhope. The partners are: Tom Taylor, Sandy Taylor, Jeremy Stanton, Lorraine Stanton and Michael Michael is sales and development manager.

Society friends host pre-concert reception

A pre-concert reception heralded the start of Hereford Choral Society's performance of Handel's Messiah at the cathedral. Singers and guests, who included the Mayor and Mayoress of Hereford, mingled at the event, which was hosted by the Friends of Hereford Choral Society. Photos: Edwin John.