CVM go Karting

Saturday 22nd May 2010 saw over 20 men from HBC and other churches engage in some ‘friendly’ wheel to wheel combat at the Herefordshire Raceway Karting Circuit near Weobley. A range of abilities and previous experience ensured a series of action-packed and incident-loaded heats, where drivers accrued ranking points depending on where they finished. This led to 3 finals, where on a gloriously sunny afternoon, Peter Blair showed his mettle by not only claiming 1st place overall, but also the fastest lap for the day.

The ‘A’ class final results were:

From there it was onto the home of Chris Saunders, where Ed Price brought his own unique style of barbequeing to the fore. An enjoyable evening of food, fun and fellowship was had by all and it looks like this will be another annual event to be added to the HBC CVM calendar.

(Photos and text kindly supplied by Kevin Price)

The Mayor’s Visit to the Breakfast Club

During her last full week in office, the Mayor of Hereford Cllr Sylvia Daniels and her husband Geoff got their morning-off to a fine start on Tuesday 11th May when they visited Hereford Baptist Church’s “Breakfast Club”. They were welcomed to the church by Associate Minister Rev. Niels Waugh and church member Steve Kerry. The Breakfast Club has been running for over two years and provides a free hot full breakfast for people who sleep rough, other homeless people and those on very low income. As member of C.H.A.T.” (Churches of Hereford Action Team) the Baptist Church works together with other local churches in an effort to provide at least one hot meal a day for those who need it.

The Mayor met club members and the volunteers who cook and serve the breakfast before taking her turn in the kitchen. The Mayor said that she was very grateful to the church for inviting her and for the work that the volunteers do in supporting some of the most vulnerable people in the city.

After breakfast the Mayor also visited the church’s “Coffee Stop” in the Foyer where passers-by are invited to call in for a cup of coffee or tea and some cake, to meet with friends or just to have a quiet moment on their way into or out of town. During her stay there, the Mayor also met church members who work with migrant and seasonal workers and chatted with volunteers and customers.