BOSBURY

The Parish Council has decided, unanimously, to object to the application, but also wishes that as many opinions as possible should be voiced from the village community. Please present your opinions (for or against) to Mr Andrew Banks, Principal Planning Officer – PO Box 230, Blueschool House, Hereford, HR1 2ZB, by December 24.

Tonight, Friday, December 19, Flicks in the Sticks screen Grow Your Own (PG), a gentle comedy set in the north of England. A bunch of grumpy old men spend their days nurturing their beloved allotments, while passing comment on their neighbours' vegetables. They're less than happy when a family of asylum seekers move in on their precious patch. Homemade ice cream, wine and nibbles will be available on the night. Entrance is £5 for adults and £2.50 for children. Doors open at 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start.

Tomorrow, Saturday, December 20, Bosbury’s Christmas Farmers’ Market and Coffee Morning will be held between 10.30am and noon, at the Parish Hall. All the regular stallholders will be offering an excellent variety of produce, meat, vegetables, preserves, bread, liqueurs, crafts, books, cards and Fairtrade groceries and goods. Do come and shop for your local Christmas food and gifts, as well as meet up with friends and neighbours for a coffee and a festive mince pie.

On Sunday, December 21, there will be a Children’s Church Christmas Workshop from 10am to 1pm in Bosbury Church. Then in the evening there will be a Carol Service at 6.30pm.

On Christmas Eve Christingle will be held at at 4.30pm and Midnight Mass be celebrated at 11.30pm. On Christmas morning a Family Service with Communion will be held at 10am. All these services are at Bosbury Church and everyone is very welcome.

PAT MATTHEWS 07800 898146