YOGA WORKSHOP – Christmas Limbo – Saturday 30th December

Yoga Workshop Walford Village Hall

CRYSTAL SINGING BOWL SOUND BATHS & YIN

10am until 1pm – Walford Village Hall

  • 75 mins Yin Yoga and shavasana massage
  • Short break and intention setting 
  • 10 mins guided meditation with singing bowls
  • 50 mins Sound Bath

Vegan cake & Yogi Tea with opportunity to discuss what came up or was experienced (only if you want to)

£30 / 3 hours 

Book now on www.energyogawithhelen.com 

More information about sound baths on the website.

Spaces are limited. 

Dog Law Seminar

Walford Village Hall Dog Law Seminar Poster

What every dog owner needs to know

£20.0027th January 2024 | Walford, Ross on Wye 12:30pm

This seminar is a wide-ranging mix of legal issues that are important to dog owners, including responsibilities when buying and selling dogs, liability (both civil and criminal) for dogs that harm people and animals and much more.

Topics are likely to include:-

  • Civil claims against vets
  • Civil claims against other dog owners
  • Collar + tag
  • Microchipping
  • Contracts to buy and sell dogs
  • Dogs dangerously out of control (Dangerous Dogs Act 1991)
  • Ask Trevor! (ie Q&A)

The seminar is expected to last up to 3 hours. Content is liable to change.

This seminar provides an overview of a wide ranging mix of legal issues that are vitally important for all dog owners, as well as professionals involved in dogs such as dog walkers, groomers, behaviourists, trainers, pet sitters, doggie day care, breeders, home boarders, boarding kennels, vets, vet nurses, dog wardens, PCSOs and Police Officers.

It is presented by Solicitor Trevor Cooper who aims to entertain as well as inform. Trevor has specialised in Doglaw for 29 years and is widely regarded as a leading solicitor in England and Wales for this niche area of law in both civil and criminal cases. Trevor started his career in local government and has acted for the prosecution (having been a Principal Solicitor with the Environment Agency for 5 years) as well as the defence – he was also a Magistrate on the North Yorkshire bench. He has also worked extensively with Dogs Trust and Battersea Dogs’ & Cats’ Home. Trevor acts for dog owners, dog related professionals and organisations in both civil and criminal proceedings at Cooper & Co Solicitors covering the whole of England & Wales.

Event Details

Date: 27 January 2024

Start time: 12:30 GMT

End time: 16:00 GMT

Venue: Walford Village Hall, Ross-on-Wye

Phone: 0800 999 3647

Email: info@doglaw.co.uk

Christmas Fayre

Christmas Fayre Walford Village Hall Ross on Wye

SANTA will arrive in style at a winter wonderland in Walford as the village hall is transformed for its popular, annual Christmas fayre next weekend.

Mulled wine and mince pies, carols, a beautiful Santa’s grotto, a range of brilliant craft stalls and tempting food and drink will be on offer for visitors to the Walford Village Hall Christmas fayre on Saturday, December 9 from 11am to 3pm.

Families are urged to get there by midday when Santa will make his spectacular entrance, which you will not want to miss. The grotto will be open from midday to 2pm.  

For children, there will be face painting, fun and games including a tombola and raffle. The event will also boast many craft stalls, inside and outside the hall. These will range from hand-crafted artificial flower displays, Christmas decorations, cards, painting and jewellery to dog and cat festive treats and toys, and much more.

Mulled wine will be available from the Soup by T stall to get guests into the Christmas spirit.

There is no charge for entry but donations to the hall are welcome. There is plenty of parking on the site. Access to Santa’s grotto will be £3…with a gift.

Trustee Anthony Jones, who organised the event, said: “We were blown away with support at last year’s Christmas event and this year promises to be a great occasion for families. We can’t wait for Santa to arrive…families won’t want to miss him arriving at the hall!

“The hall is at the heart of its community, and we hope families will turn out to support us and have a great time as the countdown to Christmas gets under way.

“We have a range of great craft stalls, plenty of food and drink plus mulled wine and mince pies.

“We are looking forward to a great afternoon and we look forward to seeing you there.”

We would like to thank all those below who are supporting our Christmas fayre:

  • Arty’s aromas – wax melts, home aromas and soap. Personalised items such as cold cups mugs bags and more
  • Ross and District Royal British Legion – tombola, Lucky Dips, RBL Goodies
  • Petals & Pines Hand-crafted artificial flower displays, Christmas decorations, wreaths, table centre pieces, Christmas gift tags
  • Oscar Pet Foods Herefordshire – dog and cat festive treats and toys.
  • Jenny Deane – felt and wooden Christmas tree decorations, Christmas table favours, stocking fillers for children and possibly wooden reindeers
  • Bamboo Birdie  – Wall Hanging Christmas Trees, jewellery hangers, other home decor products, jewellery.
  • Sue’s Cake Bakes – Traybakes
  • Wood and Wax Wales – Craft Stall with Dress Crystal Jewellery i.e., Necklaces, bracelets and earrings plus Printed Apparel
  • Decoene delights – A range of beautiful products – anything knitted or crocheted. Cards made from photography. Candles and melts. Fairy and sparkling creations. Jewellery, handmade butterflies, artwork and a vintage collection.
  • Maggie Jones – cards, paintings and silver jewellery
  • The blissful boutique – bath bombs, bath salts, household bombs, jelly soap and shower steamers
  • SOUP by T – food and drink – hot soup, chilli, sweet and savoury bakes, mulled wine, tea, coffee, hot chocolate and cold drinks.
  • Unique Creations – Hobby crafter making bespoke jewellery, personalised frames (such as family tree, wellies and animal prints). Keyrings, bookmarks and jars of love (personalised messages and quotes inside)
  • Keychain Madness
  • Handmade with love (Raising funds for TIC+) – handmade Christmas decorations made from wool mostly
  • Eve Shirley – Christmas decorations

Sewing Club looking for new members

Sewing Club at Walford Village Hall near Ross on Wye

Calling all sewing enthusiasts. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or starting out, our friendly group welcomes you.

The sewing club is a group of individuals who share a common interest in sewing and meet up to learn, collaborate, and work on sewing projects together.

Members can share their knowledge, expertise, and tips with one another and have discussions about different sewing techniques, fabric choices, pattern recommendations, and sewing machine troubleshooting. Members can bring their own sewing projects to meetings and receive feedback, suggestions, and assistance from other members. This collaborative environment fosters creativity and allows members to learn from each other’s unique styles and approaches. Joining the sewing club is a wonderful way to connect with like-minded individuals, improve your sewing skills, and share your passion for the craft. Bring your sewing machine and project and let’s stitch, chat, and create together.

If you’re interested in joining the sewing club please contact ohsewbusybees@gmail.com We look forward to seeing you.

Christmas Fayre

Step into Christmas at the Walford Village Hall Christmas Fayre, an event that is sure to ignite your festive spirit. Join us for a day filled with joy, laughter, and festive cheer on Saturday 9 December 2023 from 11am-3pm.

Bring your family along and explore the vendor stalls offering an array of unique gifts, festive decorations, and delicious treats that are sure to delight your taste buds.

But wait there’s more! We have a special guest who will be visiting straight from the North Pole. Yes you guessed it right! Santa himself will be making an appearance at our Christmas Fayre ready to listen to the wishes of the little ones and spread his magical Christmas spirit.

Don’t miss out on this extraordinary event. We can’t wait to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with you!

We still have outdoor stalls available and these can be booked online.