The A442 was closed last night (10 Sept. 2013) after a car was in collision with a horse.
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service reported the accident on their Incidents service (here). They say no one was trapped as a result of the accident and the vehicle was made safe. The incident was reported to them about 9.30pm.
The accident occurred about a quarter of a mile south of Espley Roundabout.
A talk by Dr. Jane Gledhill on Saturday, September 21st at 3pm in Hodnet Hall Tea Rooms.
Cost £6 per person, includes light refreshments.
All proceeds To St’ Luke’s Church, Hodnet.
Further details from Janice Parker, Tel. 01630-685531 or email
The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning is Macmillan Cancer Support’s biggest fund raising event.
Hodnet’s part in this event is taking place at the Meadows Community Centre in Station Road on Saturday, 28th September. The web steam have not been told the start and finish times, however we do know that home-made cakes will be available along with the coffee.
The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning website.
A Cheese and Wine evening will be held on Saturday 28th September 2013 to raise funds for the maintenance and upkeep of the hall.
The doors open at 7.00 pm and the Buffet begins at 8.00 pm. The tickets for this popular event are £8.50 and are available from Rachel Tel 01630-685293
We meet regularly on the third Tuesday of each month, at the Lyon Hall at 7.30pm.Visitors are most welcome to come along to our talks and partake in a cup of tea and biscuit. Entry fee for guests is £2.00 per person, or why not join our club; it’s only £12 for a whole year.
This month’s meeting will be on Tuesday 17th September, when we welcome Jon and Cheryl Kean who will speak on the subject of Permaculture.
Permaculture principles provide a set of universally applicable guidelines that can be used when designing sustainable systems for the land and community as a whole.
Jon and Cheryl have applied the design principles of permaculture over the past 14 years to their holding in Pennerley, which is a recognised Learning and Demonstration (LAND) site by the Permaculture Assoc. They will show slides of their holding including a forest garden, allotment garden, back yard garden and biodynamic garden to demonstrate how they have applied the 12 design principles.
Churches in Hereford, Worcester and Shropshire are holding an open weekend on Saturday, September 14th and Sunday, September 15th. 10am-6pm.
St. Luke’s Church, Hodnet is participating in this Festival of Churches.
There will be produce for sale, art work, hand made crafts and of course afternoon tea.
There will also be a display of local history and old record books will be available for anyone researching family history.
Further details from Janice Parker, Tel. 01630-685531 or email
Possible travel delays:
Local residents may have noticed today (14 Aug.) signs for a cycle race being erected on the A41 & A53. Research on the internet suggests that these are in connection with this weekend’s UK Ultimate Triathlon. The main event which starts and finishes at Dearnford Lake, Whitchurch takes place this Sunday 18th August. However, tonight there is a fun Bike Night between 6pm and 8pm where anyone is invited to ride a full circuit of the cycle route. The route is mainly along the A49, though at the southern end it runs from Tern Hill roundabout along the A53 to the roundabout by the Müller Dairy at Market Drayton. Here it turns around and heads back along the A53 and then northwards on to the A41 to return to Dearnford Lake.
Whilst both roads will remain open during tonight’s Bike Night and for the main race, it is possible that there will be delays for anyone trying to use the A41 & A53 along the sections beings used by large numbers of cyclists.
There are two races on Sunday – a full length race which involves four laps of the cycle route and a half length event. Both events start with a swim which is then followed by the cycling section before they conclude with a run. Competitors progress from one section to the next without a pause and the winners are decided on a first past the post basis after the run. According to the UK Ultimate Triathlon website entry is limited to 500 competitors per race! The entry list available from that page show less than 100 people have registered for the full length event and around 300 for the half triathlon. The start time for both races is 8:00am so expect delays on the A41 & A53 from 9:00am onwards. Whilst competitor numbers will reduce as the event progresses, cut off times (after which competitors will not be allowed to continue) for the cycling section have been set as 2.oopm for the half distance event and 6:30pm for the full one. The northern part of the cycle course takes in the whole length of the Whitchurch bypass which includes sections of the A49 and the A525.
Anyone thinking of avoiding the A41 during this period should note that Dearnford Lake is located off Tilstock Road. The run section takes place partly in the grounds of the lake and partly on Tilstock Road, where the route goes into Tilstock village. For this reason the whole of Tilstock Road from the village to the Whitchurch bypass will be closed throughout the duration of the event.
Full details of the event, including entry list and maps of the course can be downloaded from the UK Ultimate Triathlon website.
Hodnet Social Club is holding its Inaugural Beer and Cider Festival from 11am until late this Saturday, 17th August 2013.
15 High Quality brews from around the country, something for everyone to try.
Friendly and relaxed atmosphere, all very welcome.
More information from the club or by email
Saturday 17th August, 10.00am to 3.00pm – Hodnet Fire Station, Station Road
As part of their campaign to raise the profile of the local fire service in the community, Hodnet fire crew are holding an open day at the fire station.
Activities will include: how to deal with a chip pan fire (on the hour every hour); Road Traffic Collision (RTC) rescue demonstration (at 12.00 noon); West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service first responders will be in attendance throughout the day.
Light refreshments will be provided throughout the event.
Hodnet Medical Centre is encouraging patients to book their flu jab for the coming winter as soon as possible. Clinics start at the end of September.
Local residents should phone the surgery on 01630 685230 to check if they are eligible for a free vaccination and to book an appointment.
