Train to become an interpreter

September 2018

Herefordshire Council’s language service, the Herefordshire Language Network, is offering more training for interpreters in November, and the application process is now open.

On Saturday 24-Sunday 25 November 2018, a two-day unaccredited “foundation training” course will take place in Hereford city.

The training event is an excellent starting point for anyone who has ever considered trying out interpreting, and could lead to paid work.  A very high level of fluency in English and one other language is required.  While all languages are welcome, the Network is looking particularly for languages such as Kurdish, Arabic, Lithuanian, and African and Indian languages.  BSL is also welcome.  Since 2009, the council has trained over 200 people in interpreting and translation skills, which allows them to work for the Herefordshire Language Network.  The Network currently manages around 350 assignments every month for public services and voluntary organisations.

The deadline for applications is 12 November.  To find out more about the criteria for applying, and to download an application form, please visit www.herefordshire.gov.uk/language, or call 01432 260216.

The A44 in Pembridge will be closed for resurfacing from Monday, 17 September 2018 to Friday, 28 September 2018.  The road will be closed between 9.00 am until 5.00 pm daily and there will be no weekend work.  The closures will be in sections and local businesses will be open as usual.  The signed diversion will be via the A480 through Lyonshall to Sarnesfield so increased traffic through the village can be expected.

The B4362 through the centre of Shobdon village will be closed between The Bateman Arms and Moor Meadow from 9.00 am until 5.00pm from Tuesday 28th August until Friday 31st August 2018.  HGVs should use the signed diversion routes and not local unclassified roads.  The Bateman Arms will still be open with access from the east and the village shop will also be open with limited access from the west.

Friday's total lunar eclipse will be the longest blood moon visible this century, well worth seeing. Let's hope for good weather.

The full moon will turn blood red on July 27th as the longest total lunar eclipse of the century takes place in the skies.

A total lunar eclipse occurs when the moon passes through the Earth’s innermost shadow. When this happens, the moon turns rusty orange or deep red in color and is how it earned the nickname of a blood moon eclipse.

It will last for about one hour and 40 minutes starting at about 8:50pm with climax at 9:21pm to 10:13 pm in the south-eastern sky, towards Pembridge.

All responses for the Lyonshall Neighbourhood development plan informal consultation to be returned by 22nd July.

The consultation can be viewed online by clicking here or at:

Lyonshall Garden Centre

Penrhos Cattle Shed

Burgoynes Reception

The Church Porch entrance.

All responses forms can be downloaded by clicking here

please return:

in one of the boxes at the above locations

email Lyonshall clerk: lyonshallparishclerk@gmail.com. 

post to Lyonshall clerk, Firbanks, Lyonshall, HR5 3LN.

Thank you.

Everyone invited - please spread the word!

The elections office of Herefordshire Council carries out a canvass of every property in Herefordshire once every year. This year’s Household Enquiry Forms will be sent starting 16^th July.  A household enquiry response must be returned by every property in the county, even if there are no changes. People can respond to the canvass online, by text, by phone, or by returning the paper form sent out to them.  For more information go to our General Information pages in Useful Links.

The lane between the A480 and the A44 (designated C1031) will be closed for resurfacing on Thursday 19th July 2018 and Friday 20th July 2018.  The closure will be between 09.00 and 17.00 daily.  See map below for more detailed location and recommended diversion.

Free BBQ with Pop up Pub & NDP review from 6pm tomorrow!

Come along and enjoy some free BBQ food whilst you review the informal NDP first draft. Pop up pub provided by Behind Barz.

Saturday 14th July from 6pm at the Memorial Hall, Lyonshall - All Welcome.

Have your Say!

Herefordshire Council have published details for their 2019/2020 Budget consultation.

If you would like more information or make comment please visit the Herefordshire Council website.

Lyonshall Parish NDP Steering group with the help of consultant Kirkwells has produced the first draft Neighbourhood Development Plan document.

The document has been approved by Parish Council and the steering group would like to consult the parish on the plan informally before starting the legal and more formal Regulation 14 consultations later in the summer.

The three-week consultation period starts on Monday 2nd July to Sunday 22nd July 2018.

The First Draft Plan will be available for you to view and make comment using the printed response sheet on this website and at the following locations.

Lyonshall Garden Centre,

Penrhos Cattle Shed Cafe,

Burgoynes Reception

St Michaels and all Angels Porch.

All responses should be forwarded to the Clerk lyonshallclerk@gmail.com or post to Firbanks, Lyonshall, HR5 3LN by 22^nd July 2018.

Users who have registered on this website and indicated that they wish to receive email notifications of news items and events should now receive them.  The problems we experienced were purely procedural so we believe all registrations were successful.  If anyone has problems signing in please contact the administrators using the 'contact us' facility at the top of each page.

Unfortunately we are experiencing some problems registering users on the site.  If you have registered, your details have been logged by the system but at the moment you will not receive notifications of new events or news items. The problem is receiving attention and hopefully will be rectified without undue delay.

Work has started on the renovation and extension of The Royal George public house with heavy plant excavating and levelling the new parking area.

The only downside has been that recent rain has caused mud to be deposited on the road between the site and the field in Spond Lane where the excess topsoil is being stored.  A road sweeper is being used to reduce danger and inconvenience caused by the mud.

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