Monkland Cheese Dairy

Monkland Cheese Dairy

Herefordshire is well known for our amazing local food, and Monkland Cheese Dairy is a a key part of that heritage. It’s been going strong for decades and specialises in Little Hereford and Monkland cheeses. I was lucky to get a personal tour with new owner and chief...
St Michael’s Hospice 40th Anniversary

St Michael’s Hospice 40th Anniversary

The wonderful St Michael’s Hospice is celebrating its 40th birthday this year! I took my mum to the fundraising afternoon tea last Sunday to help them celebrate. They provide amazing care both in the hospice building and through ‘hospice at home’. So many people...
Visiting Ben Andrews’ farm

Visiting Ben Andrews’ farm

It was fascinating to visit Ben Andrews’ organic farm near Leominster this week and learn about the brilliant work he’s doing. We spoke about how farmers like Ben can grow great food and support local nature, the impact of flooding and a warming climate on...
Campaigning with Jenny Jones

Campaigning with Jenny Jones

I had a fantastic weekend campaigning with Green Party Peer Jenny Jones and some of my lovely volunteers. The response on the doorstep was great. Local people want change for North Herefordshire and they know the Green Party have the best chance of beating the...
Final event of my village hall tour

Final event of my village hall tour

It was wonderful to meet with so many people in Fownhope last Friday for the final event of my village hall tour – the perfect way to wrap up my series of 31 events all around North Herefordshire. These events have been brilliant. Each one has involved an...
Herefordshire Rural Hub

Herefordshire Rural Hub

Herefordshire Rural Hub is a fantastic organisation providing a whole range of support and advice for Herefordshire farmers. It was great to have an in-depth chat with Managing Director Kate Speke-Adams about the challenges facing farmers and rural businesses, and the...