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.