Ledbury - Tuesday 8th July (KO 7.45 pm.)

Although tracing their origins back to 1893, the present version of Ledbury Town joined The West Midland League in 1974. Four years later, despite only finishing fifth, they were promoted to the Premier Division ahead of higher placed teams due to the quality of the facilities at their New Street ground. After finishing second from bottom in 1983, they dropped out of the league and played only local football for the next 8 years.

In 1991 they joined the Midland Combination, initially in Division One, but the following season they finished bottom and dropped into Division Two, where they remained until 1999 when they decided to switch leagues and return to the West Midlands Regional League, initially in Division One (South). In 2001, despite having one point deducted due to an irregularity, they finished as champions and were promoted to the Premier Division (Step 7), where they remain to this day with fellow local sides Bromyard, Kington and Wellington.

Until recently, they had a player in their squad with over 25 international caps, in the form of Latvian Alex Volosanovs. They are managed by Phil Preedy and play at their New Street headquarters which boasts two stands, including a dedicated away seating area, as well as a club house. HUFC are expected to give a run to all the existing squad together with a number of trialists and youth players.

Directions
From Hereford, leave using the A438 passing through Bartestree and Tarrington. At The New Mills roundabout on the outskirts of the Town, take the second exit (sign A417 Gloucester). Cross two more roundabouts and at the third turn left into New Street. The ground is 100 yards on the right. Postcode HR8 2EL.

Parking
Available at the Full Pitcher and on the grassed area around the cricket pitch behind the Pub.

Alehouses
The ground is next to The Full Pitcher, which serves reasonably priced food and includes a Real Ale. Further up New Street is The Ring of Bells and The Olde Talbot while The Prince of Wales in Church Street is well worth a visit for good ale, Weston's cider and cheap food.

Enjoy.

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