History of Hallow

Book cover - Hallow Farms and Mills, Past and Present by Hallow History Group.

8:47am Monday 20th May 2013

New book delves into the rural past of village going back the the 18th century

It’s showtime

INSPIRATION: The Spring Gardening Show at the Three Counties Showground promises plenty of ideas.

11:43am Tuesday 7th May 2013

Malvern is gearing up for its first major event of the year. MIKE PRYCE reports

Creating a community for food growers

GROWING SUCCESS: Kevin Godfrey (head grower), with assistance from Tom Padfield and Becky Price, with salad from the polytunnel.

2:43pm Monday 4th March 2013

A GROUP of growers are sowing the seeds for a new agricultural project which aims to create a partnership between the community and food growers.

Make time to drop in

HERALD: Snowdrops are often a sign that winter is on its way out.

2:48pm Monday 18th February 2013

Spectacular snowdrops are on offer in a Worcestershire garden. MIKE PRYCE reports

Lights, camera...

BOOM TIME: A picnic scene during filming of Dancing on the Edge in the grounds of Ragley Hall.

2:55pm Monday 4th February 2013

...action.TV drama can mean busy times for local landmarks

Grass-feeding butterflies thrive in wet

GOOD YEAR: The Meadow Brown

11:04am Tuesday 29th January 2013

GRASS-feeding butterflies defied the second wettest year on record to enjoy a bumper 2012 across the UK countryside, according to a new scientific survey.

Be alert for threat to ash trees

10:30am Monday 29th October 2012

OWNERS of woodlands in Worcestershire are being asked to keep an eagle eye out for signs of the tree disease chalara fraxinea, commonly known as ash dieback, which is threatening to change the landscape of England.

County is top priority for new woods

BRANCHING OUT: More trees could be planted in the county.

8:48am Monday 8th October 2012

WORCESTERSHIRE has been listed a priority county for new woods by the Woodland Trust.

Beat the autumn chill

PERFECT PRODUCE: Ben Barker is pictured with some very large pumpkins at last year’s autumn show.

9:24am Monday 17th September 2012

Show has attractions to make you forget the nights are drawing in. MIKE PRYCE reports

Picture perfect

An example of one of the pages in the book, complete with beautiful line drawings of some of the best views in the Malvern Hills.

11:02am Monday 20th August 2012

A new book illustrates the great walks and fascinating history of the Malverns. MIKE PRYCE reports

Thai food on the moo-ve

SERVING UP: Chef Sara Andrews in the catering trailer. 30097005

8:27am Monday 30th July 2012

Eating on the hoof? Fancy phad Thai? A dairy farmer has the answer.MIKE PRYCE reports

Having a blast

GREAT DAY: Lynn Hennessy and Vaughan Wiltshire enjoy the event.

9:09am Monday 2nd July 2012

Shooting enthusiasts gather to celebrate vintage guns. MIKE PRYCE reports.

Hay role for farmers

RUBBING SHOULDERS WITH THE LITERATI: Jono Rogers and Fay Thomas feature in Tune for the Blood, which will be shown next Friday.

10:49am Monday 28th May 2012

Feature-length documentary to be screened at the famous literary festival. MIKE PRYCE reports

Young farmers ready for annual county show

FUN: Winners celebrate during last year's event.

9:00am Monday 21st May 2012

HUNDREDS of young farmers will be making their way to Bullockhurst Farm at Rock, near Kidderminster, on Saturday, May 26, for the big day in the local Young Farmers’ Club calendar.

Protect our woods

FAMILY FUN: Jasmine Dredge, aged nine, Dafydd Rees, three, and Alex Dredge, seven, enjoy a walk in a wood filled with bluebells.

11:36am Monday 26th March 2012

The Woodland Trust has issued a rallying cry. MIKE PRYCE reports

Wonder drill causes a stir

10:26am Monday 19th March 2012

A county farmer has designed an innovative machine that allows him to farm intensively and sustainably

Toast to success in new venture for family farm

11:13am Monday 12th March 2012

SPIRITS are high among staff on a family farm as they celebrate a successful first year in the drink trade.

Small wonder

DIPPING: The first use of water from the Isbourne was for a sheep wash a few yards from the source.

10:52am Monday 5th March 2012

A little river which is only 13 miles long has a fascinating story. MIKE PRYCE reports

Young farmers are stars of documentary

8:43am Monday 27th February 2012

A DOCUMENTARY about farming in Herefordshire will be screened as part of Borderlines Film Festival’s 10th anniversary opening weekend.

This old house

MAGNIFICENT: The ruins of Witley Court feature in a new book detailing the great estates of the past.

11:11am Monday 13th February 2012

A new book features the fascinating history of Witley Court. MIKE PRYCE reports.

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