Month: October 2024

The Herefordshire Museum Service is hosting an exciting series of events dedicated to the Herefordshire Hoard, an extraordinary collection of Anglo-Saxon and Viking treasure dating back to the 9th century.

Discovered in 2015, the Hoard offers invaluable insights into the region’s early medieval history.

This winter, visitors are invited to explore the Hoard through a variety of engaging activities, including exclusive evening tours, family-friendly workshops, and interactive handling sessions.

Key Events Include:

• Discover the Herefordshire Hoard – An Evening with the Hoard
  Date: 19 November 2024, 5pm – 6.30pm
  An engaging presentation exploring Anglo-Saxon and Viking life, followed by an exclusive look at the Hoard. Booking required (ages 12+).
• Herefordshire Hoard Family Adventure
  Date: 25 January 2025, 10am – 12.30pm & 1.30pm – 3.30pm
  Enjoy hands-on activities including crafting Viking bangles, treasure digs, and a Viking-themed photo booth. Free drop-in event.
• Exclusive Store Tours – Discover Hidden Treasures
  Dates: 1, 8, 15, 22 February 2025, 2pm
  Gain behind-the-scenes access to the museum’s collection stores, with stories shared by expert curators. Free entry.
• Hands-On History: Replica Handling Session
  Date: 8 March 2025, 10am – 11.30am & 2pm – 3.30pm
  Experience replicas of the Hoard’s treasures. Suitable for all ages.
• Ask the Experts: Archaeology Q&A
  Date: 12 April 2025, 2pm – 3.30pm
  Join an interactive Q&A session with archaeology experts. Free entry (ages 12+).

These events aim to bring history to life for all ages and are part of the Museum Service’s ongoing commitment to making Herefordshire’s rich cultural heritage accessible to everyone.

Whether you’re a history enthusiast or seeking a fun, educational family day out, the Herefordshire Hoard events promise something for everyone!

For more information and to book your spot for the evening event, please visit the Herefordshire Hoard website.

Report a flood

Use the contact numbers below to direct your report to the appropriate agency to deal with it:

There is also flood advice information available on our website.

• Flooding on a road or footpath – call us on 01432 261800
• Flooding from a burst water main or sewer flooding – call Welsh Water on 0800 085 3968 (24-hour service) or Severn Trent Water on 0800 783 4444 (24-hour service)
• Flooding to your property from river or groundwater flooding – call the Environment Agency Floodline on 0345 988 1188 (24-hour service)
• Flooding to your property from an ordinary watercourse (such as a stream, drain, ditch or brook) – call us on 01432 261800. Any information you give us may be shared with other organisations to help prevent and improve our response to flooding in the county

Dangers of ignoring road closure signs

Hidden Dangers 

• Floodwaters hide hazards like lifted manhole covers, debris and damaged road surfaces and verges. Even after the water recedes, structural damage to roads, banks and verges may still be present.
• Driving hazards such as mud and debris may need to be cleared by our teams before it is safe.

Danger to Others

• Moving or ignoring flood signs puts yourself and others at risk. It’s not only dangerous, but it’s also an offence.
• Do not drive into floodwater.

The Facts

• 15cm of fast-moving water can knock you off your feet.
• 30cm of water can move your car.
• 60cm of standing water will float your vehicle.

Don’t risk it

Even a small amount of water can cause serious damage to your car or, worse, lead to a life-threatening situation.

Removing signs or driving through flooded areas means our teams and emergency resources are tied up and can’t respond to other urgent situations.