http://homepage.mac.com/teejayeff/iblog/jaba http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en editor@jaba.org.uk T J Ford Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:38:27 +0100 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:38:39 +0100 iBlog 1.4.6 T J Ford JABA :: St James & Bartonsham - The Village in the City On-line newspaper T J Ford editor@jaba.org.uk JABA :: St James & Bartonsham - The Village in the City Arts & Entertainment http://homepage.mac.com/teejayeff/iblog/jaba/C1684997472/E20091001093758/index.html Rainbows and 1st Hereford (YMCA) Scout Group present their Autumn Fete - join them for Autumn fun; stalls, raffle, children's activities, refreshments and much more. Everyone welcome at the Scout Hut, Scout's Corner, Eign Road, Hereford

Telephone 07866 844668, playgrouprainbow@aol.com ]]> Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:37:58 +0100 http://homepage.mac.com/teejayeff/iblog/jaba/C1684997472/E20091001093758/index.html http://homepage.mac.com/teejayeff/iblog/jaba/C1684997472/E20090913210251/index.html Well dear Herefordians, here it is again ... on Saturday 26 September, 11am onwards

The next in your scintillating series of Carnival events, bought to your very door by a dedicated team, in an endeavour to entertain, inspire and involve you in a community response to what might otherwise be seen as climate doom & gloom. Join us in High Town for poetry, performance and a FREE SAMBA DRUMMING WORKSHOP!! the fabulous Bym is back!! Don't miss this opportunity to drum those samba rhythms.
 
Join the Carnival around High Town 12—1pm. Come in colours/costumes/with friends/family ... come and have some fun. Then come along to the Shire Hall:
1.00 – 1.45pm: “THE AGRICULTURAL REBEL” - Entry is free for the first Hereford showing of this inspirational film about Permaculture in the Saltzburg Alps.
1.50 – 2.40pm: Hereford's very own GARDENER’S QUESTION TIME !! Bring along your Grow-Your-Own and local food supply questions for our panel of local experts.

We will have teas & coffee available for you, lots of information about local & national groups & campaigns, an opportunity to network, share ideas thoughts, stories, gossip... And of course we'll have those vital Climate Action Carnival Postcards which you can send off to your MP, PM and other elected worthies to let them know that we want them to be making climate canny changes in their policies ... and just to remind you why we are doing this ...
The Copenhagen Climate Summit this December may be the most important meeting in human history - we have less than 10 years to control global temperature rises & slow down climate change. The Climate Action Carnival is a chance to show that we want politicians to make the right decisions in Copenhagen & that we are ready to make changes in our own lives.
www.climateactioncarnivalhereford.info
www.stopclimatechaos 
www.350.org (...have a go at finding Hereford on this website - we're on their map for the 24th October!)
Download a flyer: poster september carnival.pdf ]]> Sun, 13 Sep 2009 21:02:51 +0100 http://homepage.mac.com/teejayeff/iblog/jaba/C1684997472/E20090913210251/index.html http://homepage.mac.com/teejayeff/iblog/jaba/C1684997472/E20090909125414/index.html

Public Meeting - TUESDAY 15 SEPTEMBER
Assembly Rooms, Town Hall, St Owen Street, HEREFORD. 7.00pm (arrive by 6.45pm) The Retail Quarter & the related link road on the Edgar Street Grid development are likely to do untold damage to Hereford’s historic city centre and many existing businesses. We already have too many empty shops with many locally owned retailers struggling to survive. Come and hear about the new campaign to give Hereford a voice against the big developers – It’s OUR City! And we say HANDS OFF! www.itsourcity.org

]]> Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:54:14 +0100 http://homepage.mac.com/teejayeff/iblog/jaba/C1684997472/E20090909125414/index.html http://homepage.mac.com/teejayeff/iblog/jaba/C1684997472/E20090828151313/index.html So, the plan is that from 11am onwards in HIGH TOWN we will be joined by the fabulously elusive and legendary Rinky Dink Pedal Powered Sound System... will they be here?? we so hope they will! Hereford's own Sunshine Radio will also be with us, and we will have some lovely sounds for you all... 
 
We'll Carnival! from 12 - 1.00 & we're inviting you to bring along your bike... either dressed up for a simple pedestrian parade (there's no cycling allowed in High Town :(  ...), or ready for the road if you would like to join a cycle ride out around Hereford ring road & roundabouts etc... so at your own risk Brave Carnivaleers! If you feel like cycling further afield, Chris Keene of the Zero Carbon Caravan will be making his way down from Ludlow on Saturday morning - and would love some Hereford cyclists to join for all or part of the ride. Contact Chris on 07801250982 if you would like to know more.
 
After the Carnival, from 1 - 2.30 at the Shire Hall, we have talks, discussions, information... Paige Mitchell will tell us all about speed and carbon reduction, Chris Keene will let us know how to live a zero carbon lifestyle (that's ZERO carbon!), and we will have an open discussion about local transport issues (including how to start your own car-share club) ...alongside the usual hot drinks, letter writing opportunities, lots of lovely people networking, local group info, etc, etc...
www.climateactioncarnivalhereford.info ]]> Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:13:13 +0100 http://homepage.mac.com/teejayeff/iblog/jaba/C1684997472/E20090828151313/index.html http://homepage.mac.com/teejayeff/iblog/jaba/C1781839199/E20090810093330/index.html On Saturday 15 August Friends of Castle Green are are holding a joint event with the Three Choirs Festival "FESTIVAL FUN ON THE CASTLE GREEN". For the day to be a success, they need to be able to erect their small marquee. Normally they have a group of volunteers who do this for every event, but for this one, many of them are on holiday leaving them desperately short of willing hands. Please can any able bodied Friend who is free at 11am on Saturday 15th turn up and help?  The marquee is very well designed and is easily erected without any training and there will be a couple of experienced volunteers there to give direction as well as getting stuck in themselves. If you cannot make it at 11am please help take it down at 7pm that evening - or do both and stay for the fun inbetween!
They also need at least 6 people to steward the archery display at 3pm in the afternoon. Again, no experience necessary, this will simply be a crowd control role to ensure nobody gets hurt by flying arrows.
 
If you feel you can help please let Mark Hubbard know on 01432 272684 or by email mark.a.f.hubbard@btopenworld.com. ]]> Mon, 10 Aug 2009 09:33:30 +0100 http://homepage.mac.com/teejayeff/iblog/jaba/C1781839199/E20090810093330/index.html http://homepage.mac.com/teejayeff/iblog/jaba/C1684997472/E20090621212219/index.html Did you know that each month there is an opportunity in Hereford to join with like minded people, celebrate our power to change our world, and bring our urgent climate change message out on to the streets so that it is heard by hundreds of others...
 
This bit is straight forward... we have a lively carnival event, we make lots of information available, and gradually more of us come to understand that the Copenhagen Climate Summit will be crucial, and climate change is really happening.
 
However, in order to complete the picture, and enable a positive response to this message, we need people who are already engaged with these issues, and making changes in their lives to come forward and share their experiences with others...
 
This process can be enriching for all involved - the changes we are making in our own homes and communities thrives on the inspiration we gain when we see what is going on along the street, or in a neighbouring town, or what initiative is being taken by another group of local people...
 
On Saturday 27 June, and every last Saturday until the end of November, there will be a forum for idea exchange and discussion and information, after the Climate Action Carnival.
 
In June, this forum will be in a gazebo & yurt on Castle Green at the Summer Fayre, from 1.15 onwards, and will include a talk by Richard Priestley at 2.30 on Positive Global Solutions for Looming Climate Chaos!
 
If you have any ideas for discussions, or if there are areas you would like to learn more about, please do let us know, and come along and join in. Or if you have the time and inclination to lead a discussion, or even give a talk, let us know, and we can schedule you into the yurt space during the afternoon.

www.climateactioncarnivalhereford.info or please reply to kate at flotsam.5@virgin.net
  ]]> Sun, 21 Jun 2009 21:22:19 +0100 http://homepage.mac.com/teejayeff/iblog/jaba/C1684997472/E20090621212219/index.html http://homepage.mac.com/teejayeff/iblog/jaba/C1684997472/E20090531120854/index.html In the light of proposed changes to residents parking by the Council, outlined in the latest edition of JABA, published tomorrow, Central Ward Councillor Mark Hubbard has asked for the opportunity to present the proposals and answer questions. There will be a public meeting at the WRVS on Wednesday 1 July at WRVS, Vicarage Road. More details here shortly. UPDATE: time confirmed for 7pm. Cllr Mark Hubbard will outline the proposed changes to residents parking, with Q and A to follow ]]> Sun, 31 May 2009 12:08:54 +0100 http://homepage.mac.com/teejayeff/iblog/jaba/C1684997472/E20090531120854/index.html http://homepage.mac.com/teejayeff/iblog/jaba/C1684997472/E20090526213550/index.html Jesse Norman writes "We have made an important breakthrough in the fight to clean up Hereford City. After a long period the relevant rules and people are now in place, and the Council and Amey and the Police are ready to move forward with a tough and co-ordinated approach, including proper enforcement via the new Enforcement Officers. Accordingly we are organising two litter picks in the centre of town, with volunteers supported by council workers, Amey, Police and enforcement. The goal is to send a clear message that dropping litter will not be tolerated in Hereford City. In due course I want to move on to Ross and other parts of the county.
The dates are Saturday 13 June, 11am
Thursday 18 June, 5.30pm
In both cases we will meet in High Town and pick for an hour, before heading for the pub! Can you possibly spare an hour or so to come and help out? We have all the kit. It's really important, it's right to support good initiatives which involve the Council and other public organisations, and it's good fun. Litter is ugly and expensive to clean up, and it contributes to anti-social behaviour.  We need to change the current culture of litter in the City, and in the county. This is a great opportunity to make a difference. I really hope you can come along and take part. Do please let me know if you can."

Contact Jesse via 07930 650 164 or www.jessenorman.com ]]> Tue, 26 May 2009 21:35:50 +0100 http://homepage.mac.com/teejayeff/iblog/jaba/C1684997472/E20090526213550/index.html http://homepage.mac.com/teejayeff/iblog/jaba/C1684997472/E20090526102916/index.html

CycleHereford’s annual bike-fest has a touch of the open road about it this year, with something for most ages and abilities. Turn up to enjoy the freedom of the bicycle, good company and fresh air! Most rides are FREE and all are led by experienced cyclists and fully insured with Bike Week. Download a flyer for full details from the link below.
BikeWek09LowRes.pdf

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In an unprecedented scoop for Hereford, one of America's best female singer songwriters is performing at Art of Living Green Café on Wednesday 6 May! Her latest album, 'Chinese Boxes' was produced by Giles Martin (son of Beatles producer George Martin). She’s written or co-written songs for Mary Chapin Carpenter, Trisha Yearwood and UK pop sensation James Morrison, among others – she’s also made five acclaimed solo albums and had her music featured in films and television shows such as For The Love Of The Game, Angel, Alias and Grey’s Anatomy. Tickets are now on sale - £7 in advance or £8.50 on the night, from the Art of Living. So, don't complain about a lack of quality music in Hereford - get along and support this!
www.kimrichey.com and www.myspace.com/kimrichey

]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2009 18:20:09 +0100 http://homepage.mac.com/teejayeff/iblog/jaba/C1684997472/E20090414182009/index.html http://homepage.mac.com/teejayeff/iblog/jaba/C1684997472/E20090305091855/index.html CycleHereford's informal 2009 ride season gets off to a gentle potter with a family-friendly jaunt to Breinton Springs.
 Wednesday 15  April - Led by Rev Mark  Johnson, all interested please gather for 12 noon start from the Cathedral Close. The ride will take you  along the river and quiet roads to the Springs, returning to the Cathedral to finish.  Including stops, approx 2 hours.
Sunday 3 May - Mark's 4 Churches Tour. Approximately 3 hours duration starting from St Martin's Church car park, Ross Road, at 2pm. This ride will loop round beautiful countryside south east of the city stopping at some of our lovely churches en route. Bring water etc as no hostelry en route. You can reference the route at http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Hereford-Circular 
Sunday 17 May - 'Cycle Seeing' - back at popular request Martin's Templar Tourist Ride starts from Tourist Office, King Street, at 1.30pm and includes stopping to visit St Giles and the Coningsby museum (by appointment). A tour that exercises the brain as well as the body!
 
This year Bike Week will take place between 13 - 21 June, for more information:  www.bikeweek.org.uk . 
Local Bike Week rides will be advertised in the next few months - ie when some lovely volunteers have offered to lead them! Don't forget, as our rides will be registered with Bike Week Org, they will be covered by BW insurance for the entire week. Please email or tel (01432 352559)  if you are interested in leading a ride or want to know what it involves.
 
Friday 21 August, 6:30pm - 8:30pm - First of two rides from Mark Edwards leads us south of the river to Grafton and beyond. Meet at the Volunteer, Harold Street .  Cycle routes & plans in the pipeline in the south of the city. Some off-road riding.
Friday 18 September, 6:30pm - 8pm - The route will take us north of the river to Holmer. Mark will show us cycle routes & plans in the pipeline in the north of the city. Some off-road riding. Bring lights.Volunteer Pub start.

So if your bike has been languishing in the shed over winter, or doesn't get used too often, now's the time to give it an M.O.T,  check your insurance policy is up to date andessentials like lights, puncture kits and tyre pump are fit for purpose. For more information on any of these things, check out links on www.cyclehereford.com  ]]> Thu, 05 Mar 2009 09:18:55 +0000 http://homepage.mac.com/teejayeff/iblog/jaba/C1684997472/E20090305091855/index.html http://homepage.mac.com/teejayeff/iblog/jaba/C1684997472/E20090302170319/index.html

It has been brought to the attention of the Police that a trend is emerging in the St. James and Bartonsham area regarding anti social behaviour. Reports have been received that youths are drinking alcohol and subsequently causing a nuisance and anti social behaviour including leaving litter behind. The local policing teams that cover the area will be monitoring and targeting the area and will deal robustly with any offenders by operating a zero tolerance policy. They are also monitoring the sale of alcohol to persons underage and we would like to remind the public that it is an offence to purchase alcohol on behalf of youths and anybody caught doing this will be prosecuted.

The local policing teams want to hear of any incidents of underage drinking and anti-social behaviour in a bid to deter offenders away and ‘clamp’ down on offenders before the lighter night’s draw in. Please do not hesitate to get in contact with them on the number below.

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Featuring performances from
Bandemonium - Hop Pickers' Feast - Poet Bill Thomas
Doors 6-15pm for 7-15pm start St James' Church, Green Street, Hereford Entry £2.50 (small children 50p). There will be a collection at the door for donations towards The Three Counties £2 Million Appeal for Acorns Children's Hospice and there will be a very short talk about the work of Hospice at the start of the event.
Refreshments inc mulled wine and home made cakes will be available, as well as local jam, preserve and cake stalls. All very welcome. Enquiries tel Pam on 355419
Download a flyer here MusicalEvening.pdf

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It seems that the first many people in the St James and Bartonsham area knew of the proposed changes in recycling our rubbish, was to read an article in ‘Herefordshire Matters’ entitled ‘Recycling… Not a load of rubbish…’ A public consultation was mentioned in the article as having happened in the summer but certainly not many people seem to have known about this.

Once this news was out, however, many local residents sprang into action and one in particular Glenn Storhaug, has with great passion and aplomb started a campaign to, at least, raise awareness and try to get a public meeting in the St James area to discuss the full range of recycling and collection options. This has spurred many other local people to write to Andy Tector and Nicola Percival, at the Environment and Planning Department at Herefordshire Council.

As Glen said in his letter:
‘Wheeled bins might be the best solution for kerbside recycling and waste collection for many types of housing in Herefordshire. The introduction of bins will, we hope, increase the volume of waste that is recycled (particularly glass) and also improve the working conditions for waste-collection personnel. Unfortunately the wheeled-bin system is entirely inappropriate for the narrow streets and Victorian terraces typical of the St James conservation area and many other similar areas in the city. In these areas there is no provision for the discreet placing of bins in back gardens, driveways etc. so they will inevitably be left standing throughout the week alongside the pavements. This is because (a) the space between house frontage and pavement is usually minimal, (b) there are very few passageways allowing for bins to be wheeled from back to front for collection and (c) the passages behind many terraces, linking the back gardens, are too narrow for the collection of all household bins in the terrace.
 
Because many St James residents do not wish to see their streets permanently cluttered and disfigured by the proposed bins (the 120-litre bins will be hardly less obtrusive than the larger ones) they have opted out of the system --- after discovering, with difficulty, that this is an option. But the continuation of the coloured-bag system for specific opting-out residents can only be a temporary and unsatisfactory solution (a) because so many bags are buried with the waste --- and biodegradable bags are prohibitively expensive apparently, and (b) because of injury to waste-collection personnel from sharp objects and repetitive strain.’

We are now pleased to report that the Environment and Planning Department at Herefordshire Council have been listening to the people, and there will be a consultation meeting on Wednesday 25 February from 6 to 7.30pm at the WRVS, Riverside Learning Centre. It shows how a little dedicated protest can really make a difference!

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