Combined Village News

News: Aston Ingham, Bromsash, Gorsley, Lea, Linton & Upton Bishop.

MAST YEAR

I think most of us have recognised that this autumn has been the season of plenty, a mast year. Apples, pears, plums along with nuts and acorns like we have not seen for years, but why? Some say it is nature forcing itself to produce more seeds to preserve itself after a long hot dry summer. If this were true, then trees would have to know in advance that drought conditions were coming. This I cannot believe. Fruit is set in the spring by blossom. Trees make their blossom, which contains pollen, which is distributed around by insects and wind. Blossom time weather is the determinate as to how large a harvest is. Frost at blossom time will ruin yields along with cold and wet conditions, but, a warm dry spring, such as we experienced this year, can lead to heavy yields. If only we could control the weather!

DEMENTIA INFORMATION EVENT - HEREFORD
This event is open to anyone who wants to find out more about dementia or Alzheimers, so you can have the knowledge and understanding of that journey and what to expect. Yes its in Hereford at the Kindle Centre (by Asda), to accommodate the information stands, and speakers that will be present. It’s free too, and takes place on Friday 21st November from 10 am - 1.30pm
Stands on the day Open from 10.00 am
Herefordshire Carers Links/Carers of Herefordshire/Citizens/The Samaritans
/AdviceHerefordshire Council Technology Dept (gadgets available to see and learn about)/Dementia Matters (meetings/ support group advice)/
Admiral Nurse Memory Service/Alzheimer’s Society/Dementia Roadmap
Speakers:
10.30 Welcome and introduction to the session Sylvia Nicholls (Organiser)
10.35 1st Speaker Hereford Council
10.55 Dementia Matters Claire Powney
11.10 Refreshment break and time to visit stands
11.30 Join Dementia Research Juan Doblado-Pavon
11.45 Care at hospital for those with Dementia Deborah Powell
12.05 The Courtyard Rose Sales 12.25 Round up of the morning and feedback/Q&A/Completion
12.40 Lunch break and time to visit stands
Booking essential: sylvia.nicholls@btinternet.com 07817 473813
Free Parking by arrangement with Asda.
You will need to sign in at the Kindle Centre entrance for free parking

LINTON & DISTRICT HISTORY SOCIETY
5th November - Fiona Morison - The Roses of No Man’s Land (Nurses in WWI)
3rd December - John Putley - A Gloucestershire Christmas
The Society meets at 7 for 7:30pm at Linton Village Hall. All are welcome.
Guest fee is £5 per talk.
For further information please contact the Chairman-Roger Davies (rogerdavies1@sky.com )
or the Secretary-Teresa Squires (sec.lintonhistosoc@gmail.com)

RBL POPPY APPEAL 2025
The Royal British Legion will shortly be launching the Poppy Appeal for 2025. Started in 1921 after the First World War, to help ex-service men and women, the money raised continues to do invaluable work to help and support those who have served in the Military.
I have been involved in organising the Appeal in the District for the last 20 years and feel that is now time to hand that task over.
Is there a kind volunteer who will take over? You will be well supported by the RBL area office in Hereford. I would be very pleased to give more information to anyone who feels that they might be able to help.
Please contact Jose Wilson 07813346987 if you think that you could be interested.