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Woman injured in Chesterton car crash

Woman injured in Chesterton car crash

A WOMAN suffered a suspected fractured sternum in a collision that led to the car she was driving ending up on its side.

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Special Features

Thrills under a shadow of war — the story of the Mop Fair at wartime

THE Stratford Mop of 1914 appeared little changed from previous years. Wartime austerity had not yet set in and few people foresaw that the conflict would be lengthy. One of the great traditions of the fair was its roasts. No less than five oxen and seven pigs were rotating on the spits outside the pubs on the big day. The excursion trains brought their usual hundreds of revellers from Birmingham and other centres of population. None of Stratford’s conscripts had yet embarked overseas, although just five days before, a regular with the South Wales Borderers, Sgt RH Savage, had been the first Stratfordian to fall victim to the war. He had been struck by shrapnel at the Battle of the Aisne and died of his wounds in Bournbrook Military Hospital.

Why my little boy is a true inspiration

Four years ago Ellis Holtom, of Stratford-upon-Avon, was born with half a working heart. Later, the Herald featured his condition as a tribute to the work of Birmingham Children’s Hospital where he was treated. Now, to mark Congenital Heart Defect Week his mum, Vicki, updates his story. . .

Council leader – Core strategy: what it is and why it's vital we get it right

ALL 326 local planning authorities in England, councils like Stratford-on-Avon District, need a local plan. The core strategy is a component of that local plan. It contains all the local district wide policies that need to be considered when processing planning applications. New development needs to satisfy local needs, helping to realise the hopes and ambitions of its communities and protect them from situations they fear. New homes and places to work should provide then with a healthy lifestyle, a pleasant place to live, good recreational facilities and above all the infrastructure that enhances their quality of life. The buzzword to describe this is ‘sustainable’.

Eat or Heat? Stratford CAB slam energy companies over prepayment meters

THE poor are paying more than they should be for their energy, according to damning new evidence from Stratford-upon-Avon’s Citizens Advice Bureau. Prepayment meters (PPMs) are costing users in fuel poverty a “disproportionate amount” for what little gas and electricity they can afford, the bureau has found. There are around 7.2 million people on prepayment meters in the UK and several thousand in the district of Stratford. Despite Stratford’s reputation as an affluent area, the bureau is being forced to come to the aid of more and more people living in fuel poverty on an increasingly regular basis.

Local News

Star names support Shakespeare’s Birthday Celebrations

DAME Judi Dench and Sir Patrick Stewart OBE have become patrons of the Friends of the Shakespeare's Celebrations. World-renowned Shakespeare scholar, Professor Sir Stanley Wells CBE, has also joined the list of patrons that already includes actors David Bradley and Dame Janet Suzman.

New site chosen for fantasy battles

PEOPLE living in the Great Alne area revealed to the Herald this week that land next to Upper Spernal Farm is to be used as the location for role playing and fantasy battles. Last week, Matt Pennington, games manager of the Lancashire-based Profound Decisions, which organises these events, confirmed that a site near Alcester would definitely be used over the Easter weekend as a location for the next venture.

Now that’s a cold snap

And the winners of the Stratford Herald photo competition are . . .
Woman injured in Chesterton car crash Star names support Shakespeare’s Birthday Celebrations New site chosen for fantasy battles Now that’s a cold snap A great day at the pancake races Politicians lobby Jeremy Hunt over A&E ‘crisis’ Nothing is safe – Stratford Society warns Councils clash over Bidford gypsy site

Sport

Moran reckons new signing will be a match-winner

GARY Moran reckons new signing Robert Thompson-Brown has got the potential to be a match-winner for Stratford Town. Town’s captain says he saw glimpses of Thompson-Brown’s ability during his debut against Larkhall Athletic, even if the goalless draw  was a game that didn’t suit the pacy winger.

Hat-trick proves Hurley has the pedigree to go far

Meet Laura Hurley, the latest south Warwickshire trainer making a noise in the racing world. THE DISTRICT of Stratford is gradually becoming known for its increasing amount of successful horse trainers. Established trainer Robin Dickin has been joined recently by one of the rising stars of the racing world, Dan Skelton, who is looking forward to sending out his first runners at the Cheltenham Festival next month. Take the Gaydon road out of the village of Kineton and the row of schooling fences that appear on the left-hand side signal the approach to the stables of another of the county’s trainers, Laura Hurley, whose horse, Catchin Time, has picked up a recent hat-trick of victories.

Imogen back in training and with Tokyo in mind

AN HEPTATHLETE from Stratford-upon-Avon who suffered a serious back injury last April is back in training, striving for her ultimate dream of representing Team GB at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. Imogen Green, an apprentice sports teacher at Thomas Jolyffe Primary School, was among the top 15 British heptathletes before her injury, when she was just 19, and in the top six in the U23 age group.
Moran reckons new signing will be a match-winner Hat-trick proves Hurley has the pedigree to go far Imogen back in training and with Tokyo in mind Photos: Shipston Excelsior Reserves 2-1 Quinton Photos: Shipston 15-14 Southam Photos: Stratford Thirds 2-2 Hampton-in-Arden Thirds Jim Troughton joins coaching staff at Warwickshire Derby day delight for Shipston in tight match

Arts news

Homecoming gig for James Cottriall (he’s famous you know)

Stratford-born singer James Cottriall is a mega-famous in Austria, where he won their version of The Voice in 2009. Gill Sutherland caught up with him ahead of his gig on Friday

Could you write Bard birthday music?

The RSC’s head of music, Bruce O’Neill, talks to Gill sutherland about the Shakespeare’s Song Competition

Love and war at the RSC for Winter Season 2015

RSC artistic director, Gregory Doran, talks to Gill Sutherland about the recently-announced 2015 winter season of plays
Homecoming gig for James Cottriall (he’s famous you know) Could you write Bard birthday music? Love and war at the RSC for Winter Season 2015 Fancy a drink after work? Last night for Mrs Shakespeare! Valentine’s in Stratford Great dames and big names on Stratford Literary Festival bill Wendy and Peter to return to the RSC

Arts reviews

REVIEW: Mrs Shakespeare

She came, she saw, she went bonkers... Gill Sutherland reviews Mrs Shakespeare at the Bear Pit Theatre (19th February 2015)

Peter Donohoe with the Orchestra of the Swan: Clocking up another tremendous performance

Preston Witts reviews the 10th February concert at the ArtsHouse

Oppenheimer Review: Looking into the abyss of the atomic bomb

Gill Sutherland reviews Oppenheimer at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre
REVIEW: Mrs Shakespeare Peter Donohoe with the Orchestra of the Swan: Clocking up another tremendous performance Oppenheimer Review: Looking into the abyss of the atomic bomb Back in fashion rather than out of date A classic brought to life Third war season play is a real cracker If you need rest and recuperation after the festive season. . . Roald Dahl classic brought stunningly to life

Latest videos

VIDEO: Tanworth’s WW1 memorial service

HEADS were bowed as silence fell across two South Warwickshire villages to mark 100 years since the outbreak of the First World War. A wreath-laying service and parade was held in Tanworth-in-Arden on Saturday, while in Welford a commemorative exhibition hosted artwork and looked at the lives of the 19 village men killed out on the battlefield. Among the items was a letter written by private Jim Matthews, from the village, just two days before he died. In Tanworth, relatives of those who lost their lives were given the chance to honour them by laying a wreath at the village war memorial. The youngest to get involved was of primary school age while the oldest was in their 90s, organiser Peter Oakley told the Herald.

VIDEO: Sprint star Harry Aikines-Aryeetey races pole climber

IT’S NOT often British 100-metre track star Harry Aikines-Aryeetey comes out second best in a sprint – but he did in Alcester this week. And not only did the one-time Young Sports Personality of the Year winner get beat at Ragley Hall, but it was also against a man climbing a 25-metre long pole.  

VIDEO: Princess Royal at Wixford

LATE September sunshine and a warm welcome from the waiting crowd meant the visit by HRH The Princess Royal to the Forest of Arden Agricultural Society’s Ploughing and Hedging Match last Thursday was a big success – it was also the first ever royal visit to the show.
VIDEO: Tanworth’s WW1 memorial service VIDEO: Sprint star Harry Aikines-Aryeetey races pole climber VIDEO: Princess Royal at Wixford VIDEO: The People’s Pageant at Shakespeare’s 450th birthday celebrations VIDEO: Shakespeare’s 450th birthday fireworks light up the sky VIDEO: Air Ambulance takes burns victim to hospital VIDEO: The Taming of the Shrew trailer from RSC VIDEO: Feathers flying on Bancroft Gardens

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10.4.14 - St Gregory's Catholic Primary School Easter Parade
17.6.12 - Wellesbourne Wings and Wheels 19.7.13 - CLA GAME FAIR at RAGLEY HALL 21.11.13 - STRATFORD CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH-ON 23.4.14 - Alcester's St George's Day celebrations 24.11.13 - BIDFORD CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH-ON 29.4.12.- Shakespeare Marathon 8.4.12 - Alcester Town Criers Competition