EDITORIAL
News: Aston Ingham, Gorsley, Lea, Upton Bishop & Combined.
LINTON & BROMSASH NEWS
“Night Sky Over Linton”
Photograph Teresa Squires
NEWS FROM ST MARY’S CHURCH
BIBLE BOOK CLUB
Bible Book Club is on Sunday10th May when we will be meeting to discuss a book of the Bible.
The decision on which book to read will be made on 12th April, so look inside the church to find out what has been chosen. Wrens Nest at 10.30am.
ASCENSION DAY
Ascension Day will be on Thursday 14th May. It will be celebrated in the Benefice with a service starting at 7pm. Please see elsewhere in The Chimes for the venue.
CHURCHYARD
The Churchyard continues to be a place with a rich variety of wildflowers alongside carefully tended areas of shorter grass. The Churchwardens are very grateful to the team of mowers and others who manage this keep down the weeds and small trees which could damage graves.
A reminder that artificial flowers and glass containers should not be placed on graves.
LINTON VILLAGE HALL
WHAT’S COMING UP
SWING FROM PARIS - AN EVENING OF PARISIAN FLAVOURED MUSIC
7.30pm 9 May 2026
★ ★ ★ ★ “intelligent, interesting and inventive” - The Jazz Mann
“excellent band…diverse numbers, smart arrangements" - Jazz Journal
Swing from Paris is an all-string jazz quartet of violin, guitars and double bass, inspired by the music of the 1930s, ’40s and '50s: from the cafés and cabarets of Montmartre to Artie Shaw, Django Reinhardt, Stéphane Grappelli and the master of tango Astor Piazzolla.
Known for their tight ensemble sound and virtuosic performances, the group brings a distinctive Parisian flair to vintage jazz and stylish swing. They have performed at major UK and European festivals including the renowned Django Reinhardt Festival at Samois-sur-Seine, and appearances range from BBC TV and radio to the French Embassy at Kensington Palace.
Tickets £18 in advance, early bird £16 until 25th April
THE POCKET CHORAL SOCIETY Friday 22nd May 7pm for 7.30pm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlKo7MS5LVU&authuser=0
“BILL BAILEY MEETS THE ARCHERS!” Derbyshire Venue Promoter
If you missed their recent concert at Cliffords Mesne, here is an opportunity to see them at Linton! A comedy acappella touring show combining beautiful close harmony singing and quirky songwriting, with much laughter and even improvised singing sessions, the Pocket Choral Society features four experienced singers blending into one. Singing unamplified, the quartet bring their own songs and new arrangements of some from other songwriters such as Lennon and McCartney, Lou Reed, Flanders & Swann and Tom Waits. With lots of touring experience around the highways and backwaters of Britain, The Pocket Choral Society bring their songs of the minutiae of daily life, pastries, love and the poor state of home care for the elderly in the UK.
PS. At the request of an audience member, they’ve promised their song about potholes! Come and experience them for yourselves.
email Contact Details on PDF copy on Home Page for tickets
Tickets £15 (U18s £6) cash bar as usual, and The Sublime Raffle!
So bring plenty of humour with you, as well as pennies!
AULINE-JEAN MELBOURNE 31st July 6.30pm for 7pm
Auline-Jean is a London-based classical soprano soloist who has an extensive repertoire of songs to suit all special occasions. Auline-Jean brings her new show called ‘Hollywood’ - classic style, a mix of Hollywood musical classics and pure classical repertoire. It’s intimate, cinematic, and emotionally immersive. Below is a link to a video that gives you a taste: https://auline-jean.squarespace.com/youtube-link
Simply email: Contact Details on PDF copy on Home Page to book your place.
Tickets: Adult £12, Child £6
Would you like to hear more about goings-on with priority notice to book? Join Friends of Linton Village Hall email. Email us at Contact Details on PDF copy on Home Page to join. We use Mailchimp and only email when we have something to say. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Looking for somewhere to hold a class, meeting, family event or even a practice space? Linton Village Hall is available for hire! The Hall accommodates up to 70 people seated, and 120 standing. We have a skittle alley, crockery, glasses, and various equipment is available to hire for outside events.
Email Contact Details on PDF copy on Home Page
Thinking of starting a new group or activity and need a suitable venue?
We may be able to accommodate you! If you would like to discuss your requirements, please call Carol on Contact Details on PDF copy on Home Page
LINTON PARISH COUNCIL
There are two vacancies on the parish council which can be filled via co-option. If you are interested in becoming a councillor, please contact the Clerk, Rich Hunt:
e-mail: Contact Details on PDF copy on Home Page
There is also a vacancy for a Public Footpath Officer (PFO) for the Linton area. Information on the role of a PFO can be found via: https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/media/hbsi43dj/a_guide_to_public_rights_of_way_parish_footpath_officers.pdf
If interested, please contact the Clerk.
Herefordshire Council have announced that as they near the end of the Balfour Beatty contract on 31st May 2026, it has been agreed to conduct the Verge. Cut One earlier. This is currently scheduled to take place in early April and the second cut under the new contractor. Specific timings may vary dependent on environmental conditions and growth. They will continue with the same format allowing parishes that have requested only the second verge cut in the late summer to encourage greater biodiversity in the verge. This is the current Linton(S) Parish Council position. Safety is of paramount importance so any locations on A & B class roads with visibility issues and junctions will continue to receive cuts as instructed though the growing season. Teams will also make reactive visits to sites that are identified as needing a cut. Parishioners can raise a requirement through the parish council.
THE LINTON POUND - MAY UPDATE
As our representations to the Local Government Ombudsman are currently taking place, we feel the next step should be to undertake a consultation process across the local community for the purpose of deciding the next steps. We shall prepare a small exhibition as the basis for that consultation and any ideas, comments and suggestions will be gratefully received.
Roger Davies
John Lancaster
Tree of the Year - Bromsash
