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 Campaigning to save Herefordshire's schools

The Herefordshire schools review proposals in January 2008 put 35 mainly rural schools at risk of closure or merger. We believe this is a grossly disproportionate response to Whitehall pressure.

The initial proposals were quickly withdrawn and assurances have been given that no schools will be closed outside the existing small schools policy.

This website has been set up as a one-stop county-wide information resource for all those who believe in, celebrate and wish to protect Herefordshire's schools.

Please join the campaign now! If you have events to advertise or information to share, please send them in.

 

Upcoming Events

HEREFORD EARTHWATCH 2008
7th-9th June, 10.30 am/11 am/10 am
Come and celebrate World Environment Day at Earthwatch 2008 at the Kindle Centre (next to ASDA) in Hereford. There will be a range of hands-on displays, interactive exhibits, films, talks and fun activities for the whole family, all exploring the subject of climate change. Noted author Paul "Energy Beyond Oil" Mobbs will give a talk on energy use and climate change on Saturday at 2.30 pm. Entry is free, click here for details.

Monday 9th June is a Schools Day and school groups are invited to attend by appointment. For more details contact Christianne Wakeham on 01547 560 021 or via christianne@kyreoak.co.uk.

FAIRFIELD SCHOOL CONCERT AT ABBEY DORE
15th June 2008
Fairfield High School will be presenting a full array of their musical talent at 5.30 pm on Sunday 15th June at Dore Abbey, Abbey Dore under their Musical Director Lyndon Eatough-Smith. This annual event forms part of the Abbey Dore music festival and is always a fabulous evening with the school orchestra, jazz band and solo performers in abundance.

For details or tickets contact The Friends by email via website - http://www.doreabbey.org.uk/, or call Enquiries on 01981 570 251 or 01873 821456. All proceeds to the Dore Abbey restoration fund.

POPULATION TRENDS SEMINAR
Tuesday 17th June and Wednesday 25th June, 2 pm
Population Trends seminars will take place at Herefordshire Council's offices in Plough Lane. Charlotte Devereux from the Council's Research Team will explain the current population data (including migration statistics), where the figures come from, and future trends. The seminar should last approximately 45 mins. To attend, please contact Clement Attwood (01432 260893 or cattwood@herefordshire.gov.uk).

CLEHONGER VILLAGE SHOW
Friday 27th June, procession from 5.30 pm
The show includes a carnival procession at 5.30 pm, with a samba band and parade through the streets of Clehonger, returning to the School for the show to begin at 6.30 pm. A variety of stalls, BBQ, Refreshments (including Bar), and the judging of the fancy dress, horticultural, home-baking and craft competitions. See www.clehongerschool.co.uk for more details, plus a list of competitions and application forms.

 

 

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What You Can Do

1. Write to your local councillor

The names, addresses and emails addresses of Councillors are all here. Please consider writing to your local Councillor. As well as let them know what you think of the proposals, please consider if there are constructive suggestions you can make. It all helps them to represent you.

2. Write to the Consultation Co-Ordinator

The Consultation Co-Ordinator is Mr George Salmon. He can be reached by email gsalmon@herefordshire.gov.uk or by post at:

Herefordshire Council,
Brockington,
35 Hafod Road,
Hereford HR1 1SH

3. Form an Action Group

In order to maximise the effectiveness of your campaign, you need to form an action group. This might be 4-5 people who are both committed and have the time to campaign. Ideally you want people who are very close to the school, who really know and can well represent the local community, and who have skills you may need. Lawyers are very useful!