people ask why he’s with a ‘fatty’ but he loves my curves
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AFTER dating a string of slender women, singer Zayn Malik is swiping in a different direction.
The Sun on Sunday revealed yesterday the 29-year-old former One Direction star bedded curvy Towie beauty Abi Clarke behind while in a relationship with supermodel Gigi Hadid.
6 Zayn Malik had an affair with Towie’s Abi Clarke behind the back of supermodel lover Gigi Hadid
6 The Towie beauty revealed to a friend that he moaned to her about all the skinny girls in LA
Abi, 30, who met Zayn in Los Angeles, told a pal he loved her shapely bum and even moaned to her about all the skinny girls in LA.
The news comes after reports Zayn had signed up to plus-size dating app WooPlus following his split last October from Gigi, the mother of his 16-month-old daughter Khai.
Zayn is certainly not the only man who thinks bigger is better when it comes to love.
Plus-size dating has become serious business.
There are now a host of apps and sites championing “big beautiful women” (BBW) and targeting the guys who prefer them to skinnier girls.
We speak to a number of plus-size daters, as well as a slim guy who reckons curvy girls are better in bed.
‘Mixed-weight couples can be hard but his feelings are real’
6 Megan Goldberger met her boyfriend Si Kobia on plus-size dating app BBWCupid
FITNESS instructor Megan Goldberger, 25, from Bridgend in South Wales, started seeing Si Kobia, 27, after meeting him on the plus-size dating app BBWCupid.
Megan, who stands 5ft 3in tall and wears a size-22 dress, says Si, an admin manager, loves her curves. She believes plus-size dating apps let girls like her shine and says: “I first met Si in December. He said in his app profile he liked girls who were into fitness with curves.
“I’m a size 22 and a fitness instructor for big girls. I also do pageants, so I know how to bring the glamour and dress to show off my figure.
“We hit it off right away and exchanged tons of messages before going on a date at the London Eye.
“I love that Si isn’t afraid to say he fancies bigger girls, unlike some slim guys I’ve dated in the past.
“Si is proud to have me on his arm and take me out for dinner or to a club and not hide me away.
“People may be surprised to learn my type is super-fit men with muscles, like Si. It may sound hypocritical but we can’t help who we fancy.
“Being in a mixed-weight couple isn’t always easy. Sadly we do sometimes get strange looks when we go out and I hear the odd jibe from thin girls asking what a “hot” guy is doing with a “fatty” like me. That hurts but I try to ignore it.
“I know Si’s feelings for me are genuine, so that’s all that matters.
“Zayn has given men of all shapes and sizes the courage to say they like big girls and that’s something to. celebrate.
Si adds: “I date all types of women but I have a thing for plus-size girls, which is why I use those specific apps.
“When I saw Megan’s profile on the dating app, I knew I had to message her.
“She’s beautiful and I love her curves. We also share a love of fitness.
“Plus-size dating apps are great because if you do like bigger girls, it saves looking at thousands of profiles to find the one big woman on a standard dating app. But girls can be bitchy about me dating a larger lady, which I can’t stand”.
‘Bums and boobs are in, beauty isn’t just a size-eight’
6 Jade Dando says the amount of plus-size dating app proves how much men like big girls
ADMIN manager Jade Dando, 25, from Swindon, Wilts, is 5ft tall and wears a size 18 or 20. But she prefers slim guys and says: “I love that there’s now loads of plus-size dating apps, proving just how much men like big girls.
“On “normal” apps we feel we stand out like sore thumbs and can get left out, mocked and abused. Or we get thin guys fetishising us, which can be creepy and make you feel violated.
“Others don’t look at your profile properly and ditch you when you set up a date and remind them how big you are.
“But big bottoms and big boobs are all the rage now and the idea of beautiful being a size-eight is changing.
“But I must admit, I don’t like fat men and prefer thin guys like Zayn. It may sound hypocritical but I do. Today I’m proud of my size but growing up was hard.
“My slimmer mates always had boyfriends at school and I was always the single one.
“Sometimes I think guys asked me to parties because they felt sorry for me.
“When I first used dating apps, there was a real stigma associated with plus-size women.
“Men assumed I was desperate. It was humiliating. I won’t accept second best or be anyone’s sympathy date.
“Zayn is showing men it’s OK to like big girls and nothing to be ashamed of.”
‘Men are no longer scared to admit they prefer curvy girls’
6 Hannah Golding uses the plus-size dating app that Zayn Malik is on
PAGEANT coach and mother-of-one Hannah Golding, 32, from Swindon, Wilts, is 5ft 6in tall and wears a size 20. She uses a number of plus-size dating apps, including the one Zayn is on, WooPlus.
She says: “I wanted to show people that plus-size women are loveable and just as valuable as slim women.
“WooPlus is great. It targets men who love plus-size women and allows you to weed out the time-wasters. On normal apps, many men list plus-size as their “kink”, which makes you feel like a freak.
“A lot of men use plus-size women for cheap thrills and lead you on, then don’t show up on the date.
“It’s just a laugh to them – probably something they sit around doing with their mates.
“One guy who was messing me about on Tinder finally admitted he was only talking to me as a dare.
“Others use fake profiles and treat a plus-size woman as an easy hook-up, because of the assumption we are lonely and desperate.
“The worst are guys who think if you are plus-size, you must want to be “fed” to gain weight and they fetishise us.
“On WooPlus, the men are serious about liking curvier women.
“I feel much more comfortable on plus-size dating apps and now there’s so many to choose from. It’s a huge market and one that keeps on growing.
“As a plus-sized girl, it can be hard meeting people in “real life”.
“I’ve been out with my girlfriends who are under a size 18 and been totally ignored by blokes and treated like the token “big-girl pal”.
“It’s why I use TikTok and Instagram to talk about plus-size relationships and dating, sharing my experiences.
“For years lots of men have kept their love of big girls a dirty little secret and pretended to like thin girls.
“In 2022, more people are using plus-size apps, proving men are no longer scared to admit to their mates they like plus-size girls.
“I can’t believe Zayn is a fan of big girls, especially after he dated tiny girls like Perrie Edwards and Gigi.
“I was shocked – but he’s flying the flag for us girls. We are no longer the butt of people’s jokes and are just as sexy and relationship-worthy as slim girls.”
‘Guys secretly want to date larger women’
6 Joe Hutchins says Zayn Malik has inspired men to be more open about liking larger ladies
BAR manager Joe Hutchins, 26, from Truro in Cornwall, loves dating plus-size women – but he reckons guys are afraid to admit it to their friends.
Joe says: “I was thrilled when I heard Zayn liked big girls. He’s a good-looking bloke and usually dates stick-thin models. But by signing up to a plus-size dating app, he’s inspired men to be more open about liking larger ladies and not worry about what their mates think.
“I love plus-size women. I like something to grab on to. They’re also better in bed. One of my previous girlfriends was a size 18 and another was a size 20. They were also more adventurous between the sheets than some of my slimmer ex-girlfriends.
“I often find super-skinny girls are needy, worrying about everything they eat and do – and how they look naked.
“Growing up, a lot of bigger girls were teased in school or last to be asked out. I know loads of blokes secretly wanted to date them but were too afraid of what their mates might say.
“Zayn isn’t the type of bloke you think would fancy a bigger girl, especially after dating Gigi and Perrie. But now he is showing men they should play the field size-wise.”
Small willy? There’s an app for that… WHATEVER your tastes, there is a dating app out there for everyone. Here are some niche apps for particular interests . . . Dinky One – for men with a small penis Tastebuds – for people to bond over music Raya – like Tinder for famous people Loosid – for teetotallers Feeld – for open-minded singletons and couples who are into kinky sex and/or threesomes S’More – picture the telly show Love Is Blind, but on a dating app
Lumen – for over-50s Bald Dating – does what it says on the tin, helping the hairless find love NUiT – for astrology nuts, making matches according to the stars HER – for queer women and non-binary people Dig; Tabby – for owners/lovers of dogs and cats respectively Kippo – for video gamers
Bella Hadid dazzles in daring plunging brown dress as she joins brother Anwar for dinner
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Bella Hadid worked her magic once again as she stepped out in West Hollywood for dinner on Saturday evening with her brother Anwar, while sister Gigi stayed home.
The model, 25, looked nothing short of perfection as she donned a chocolate brown dress that boasted a plunging neckline down to her bellybutton.
She paired the backless halterneck dress with some retro style white boots, that elevated her height and drew attention to her legs.
Stunning: Bella Hadid worked her magic once again as she stepped out in West Hollywood for dinner on Saturday evening with her brother Anwar
The sister of Gigi toted a leopard print bag under one arm, and accessorised with a pair of giant hoop earrings.
Her brunette hair was swept back from her face in an elegant updo, while she completed her look with a soft palette of makeup to accentuate her pretty features.
Anwar, 22, looked handsome in a black jumper emblazoned with a rose, with his pink collar peaking out.
Trendy: The model, 25, looked nothing short of perfection as she donned a chocolate brown dress that boasted a plunging neckline down to her bellybutton
Flawless: She paired the backless halterneck dress with some retro style white boots, that elevated her height and drew attention to her chiselled legs
Looking good: She toted a leopard print bag under one arm, and accessorised with a pair of giant hoop earrings
Perfection: Her brunette hair was swept back from her face in an elegant updo
Bella was joined by friends for the outing but sadly, for those interested in her love life, there was no sign of her boyfriend, art director Marc Kalman.
The couple were spotted enjoying a stroll through New York, arm-in-arm, on New Year’s Day.
Bella and Marc have been linked since July 2020, but they tend to keep a fairly low profile aside from when they’re spotted on their regular walks.
Elegant: She completed her look with a soft palette of makeup to accentuate her pretty features
Best pals: She was joined by several friends for the outing
It wasn’t until October of 2021 that Bella shared photo with her beau to her Instagram page.
According to Kalman’s website, he’s an art director who has worked both with his girlfriend and Kylie Jenner’s rapper partner Travis Scott.
Last year, a source explained to Page Six how the couple managed to keep their romance under wraps.
Dashing: Anwar, 22, looked handsome in a black jumper emblazoned with a rose, with his pink collar peaking out
‘They hid it [their dating] well. If they went out, he would come out first, get the car, and then she would get into the car,’ the source explained.
‘They would drive to a location, and he’d drop her off but not get out and go park the car. They were very diligent about not being seen on a public street at the same time.’
Meanwhile, Anwar has reportedly split from singer Dua Lipa, 26, after two years together.
Broken up: Meanwhile, Anwar has reportedly split from singer Dua Lipa, 26, after two years together
The couple were first romantically linked back in June 2019, but it was reported by several outlets such as Deux Moi that the couple called it quits.
There had been reports that the couple was ‘on the rocks,’ with sources claiming they hadn’t seen each other for eight weeks because of their schedules.
The couple first floated the idea about putting the brakes on their romance last month as traveling so much and being apart is proving tough.
Pause: The couple first floated the idea about putting the brakes on their romance last month as traveling so much and being apart is proving tough
‘Their relationship is going through a crisis and appears to be on the rocks.’
Dua has reportedly been recording her album in London and in Los Angeles, while Anwar has been in New York.
A source close to the couple recently revealed to People that they are ‘currently on a break.’
No beau: Sadly, for those interested in her love life, there was no sign of her boyfriend, art director Marc Kalman
The insider claimed the couple are currently, ‘figuring things out right now’ and ‘spending time apart.’
In May 2021, Dua revealed they first met at a barbecue, but after she slid into his DMs and ‘carried onto DMs’ while she appeared on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen.
Their sister Gigi did not join the sibling at the meal, following her ongoing drama with ex-boyfriend Zayn Malik, after it was reported he had an affair with one-time TOWIE star Abi Clarke while he was in a relationship with Gigi.
Loved-up: Bella and Marc have been linked since July 2020, but they tend to keep a fairly low profile aside from when they’re spotted on their regular walks
The singer, 29, is said to have been ‘obsessed’ with the TV personality, 30, after seeing her from across a bar in Los Angeles, with the pair going on to have a secret fling.
Abi, who previously dated Floyd Mayweather, called Zayn ‘Mr Grey’ as they went on to meet up at his mansion in North London, according to The Sun.
Zayn split from supermodel Gigi in October, after six years together. They share a 16-month-old daughter Khai.
Fling: Zayn Malik reportedly had an affair with one-time TOWIE star Abi Clarke while he was in a relationship with Gigi
The reported affair only ended when Abi saw a text from the supermodel, 26, pop up on his phone, saying; ‘I miss you’.
The stunned television star, who joined TOWIE briefly in 2013, is said to have thought Zayn had broken up with Gigi when they began the fling and so ended things upon seeing the message as she ‘didn’t want to be his other woman’.
Of their fling Abi told her friend, according to the publication: ‘My experiences with him were like Fifty Shades of Grey. I called him my “Mr Grey”. We had a great time together.’
Affair: The singer, 29, is said to have been ‘obsessed’ with the TV personality, 30, after seeing her from across a bar in Los Angeles, with the pair going on to have a secret fling
Exes: Zayn split from supermodel Gigi - who she shares 16-month-old daughter Khai with, in October (Zayn and Gigi pictured in 2020)
Abi reportedly told her pal Zayn told her she was his type as he loved ‘curvy girls with a big bum’.
The pair were said to have first laid eyes on each other at LA bar The Bungalow with Abi being invited over to Zayn’s table. The publication claims Zayn ‘moaned to her how there were lots of skinny girls in LA’.
Abi told her friend: ‘He said he liked my figure, He was very tactile, he was in an oversized black jacket and drinking brandy… he was all over me, kissing me,’ with Zayn’s manager ’trying to get us somewhere private’.
The TV personality is also said to have told her friend that Zayn kept remarking that she ‘reminded him’ of his ex-fiancée Perrie Edwards, whom he dumped via text in 2015.
Done: Abi went on to describe to her pal the moment the romance came crashing down after she accidentally saw a message from Gigi on the phone, saying she was ‘stunned’
The pair are said exchanged numbers and went on to rendezvous at his £4million house in London.
Abi went on to describe to her pal the Pillowtalk hitmaker’s ‘incredible’ three-floor home, which was adorned with superhero figures and ‘cool street art’, while the home is also said to feature glass floors, a giant teepee in the garden and a old-school pub.
It is said the singer confided in Abi about everything from his family, his time in One Direction and even his split from Perrie, 28, telling her he was ‘really upset’ about how that relationship had ended.
Liaisons: Abi previously dated Floyd Mayweather back in 2017(pictured together)
Abi reportedly even believed she had a ‘future’ with the chart-topper after he serenaded his latest song at the time Dusk Till Dawn for her and even suggested she could be in the video.
The now property developer went on to describe to her pal the moment the romance came crashing down after she accidentally saw a message from supermodel Gigi on the phone, which read: ‘I miss you’.
The pal said she told her: ‘I was stunned. It made me feel really s***. I went very quiet. He’d made it clear he was single. He was so attentive to me I thought it must be true. We were seeing a lot of each other and you grew feelings. It was very awkward.’
Following the end of their alleged fling, Zayn is said to have returned to LA full time, but Abi wasn’t far from his mind as some time later he FaceTimed her at 3am from the US.
Rylan Clark hospitalised after ‘dangerous dark’ thoughts took over
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The nation’s sweetheart Rylan Clark has bravely admitted he was hospitalised for his own safety after his marriage split triggered a breakdown
Rylan Clark has revealed dark thoughts led him to be hospitalised for his own safety after his marriage split triggered a breakdown.
The loveable star, who rose to fame on X Factor, bravely shared his struggle today and thanked his family and close friends for support, saying he wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for them.
Determined to become famous by any means, Rylan – real name Ross – burst onto our screens on X Factor before winning CBB and then becoming host of the show.
But fans became concerned after it was announced the Essex native was splitting from his husband of six years Dan last summer. Rylan “vanished” from TV and radio – and it is only now he is explaining just how dark 2021 was for the star.
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Speaking to the Observer, he says: “I didn’t think I’d be here. I didn’t think I could continue.” Could continue to work, I ask, or to live? “Both. I didn’t think I’d actually come back. I was very… gone.”
“I was having thoughts and doing things that made me… f**ked up, for want of a better word. I didn’t understand why I was doing that to myself. So, I went away for a bit.” To hospital? “Yes. For safety reasons.” He coughs gently. “It’s really strange talking about this, because I’ve not even spoken about it to my friends. I just never thought I could get that ill.”
“Strange situations do very strange things to people. If it wasn’t for my mum, and my family and close friends I genuinely have no idea if I’d be here.”
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Rylan explained his time in hospital taught him to say no to people after his Rylan persona started to invade his private life and admits although his marriage breakdown was a trigger, says he needed to find “Ross” again.
He adds: “I learned I’m worth something. That I should be proud of myself, not embarrassed of Rylan. I should be proud that I can build my mum a house. I should be proud that I can employ my family. I learned that.”
- If you’re struggling and need to talk, the Samaritans operate a free helpline open 24/7 on 116 123. Alternatively, you can email jo@samaritans.org or visit their site to find your local branch
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BYARD Caroline Suzanne
Of Luston, passed away on 30th December 2021, aged 46 years. Loving mother of James and Josh, adored daughter of Richard and Tina, much-loved sister of Paul and Nik. Loved and dearly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Service to take place at Hereford Crematorium on Monday 24th January at 1.15pm. Black dress optional. Family flowers only please. Kind donations received in Caroline’s memory will be shared between Birmingham Children’s Hospital and ICU at Hereford Hospital (Wye Valley Trust) and may be given on the day or sent c/o the Funeral Director. All enquiries please to: Victoria Allen Funeral Services, 8 Charlton Rise, Ludlow SY8 1ND. 01584 879035
CLARKE Joan
19.11.1921 - 19.12.2021 Passed away peacefully on 19th December 2021, aged 100 Wife of the late Trevor. Mum to the late Carole, Nan to Stephen and Great Nan to Monty and Genevieve Funeral service will take place at St James Church on Wednesday 26th January 2022 at 11am followed by Private Cremation Family flowers only, donations if desired for St Michael’s Hospice may be sent to Bayley Brothers Tel: 01432 272465
CORNWALL Valerie
Of Kingstone. Peacefully on January 2nd, aged 90 years. Much loved and missed by children Nigel and Louise and grandchildren. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday January 25th 2022 at Holy Trinity Church at 12.15 p.m., followed by cremation at 1.15 p.m. Family flowers only, donations please for St Michaels Hospice. All enquiries to Dawe Brothers 01432 274066
HICKINBOTHAM Stanley
Of Linton Park, Bromyard. Sadly passed away at Linton Park on December 15th 2021 aged 83 years Beloved Husband of the late Janet. Will be sadly missed by family and friends. The Funeral Service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Monday 31st January at 11.15 a.m. Donations if desired to British Heart Foundation. All enquiries to S A Evans, Telephone: 01432 273736
HUGHES Mary Catherine
Of Kington Passed away peacefully at home on January 1st 2022 aged 91 years Wife of the late Wilf. Beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother Funeral service will take place at St Mary’s Church, Gladestry on Saturday 22nd January 2022 at 1pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired will be given to The Parkinsons society or St Mary’s Church, Gladestry For further information please contact A.W.Hughes & Son, Independent Funeral Directors Kington: 01544 370217 Presteigne: 01544 267778
JONES Jean
Died peacefully on January 5th, aged 91 years. Loving wife of the late Eric. Much loved mum of Susan, Stephen and Wendy. A loving gran, great grandmother and sister. The funeral will be held on Monday January 17th at Walton Lea Crematorium, Warrington at 11.00 am. Family flowers only, donations please to Air Ambulances UK. All enquiries to A. Maddock & Son 01925 261803.
LEWIS Phyllis Mabel Anne
Sadly passed away on 29th December 2021 aged 104. Beloved wife of the late Lionel Eric, loving mother to Auriel, Bryan, Nicholas and Jackie, grandmother and great grandmother. She will be sadly missed by her family and all who knew her. Funeral Service to take place on Monday 31st January 2022 at 2.30pm at Cwmbran Crematorium
LINK Brian John
(Organist) Of Bayton, passed away peacefully at home on 27th December, 2021. Aged 73 years. Dearly loved husband, father and grandfather, he will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. A Service of Celebration for his Life will be held at St. Bartholomew’s Church, Bayton on Saturday 15th January, 2022 at 10 a.m. followed by burial in the churchyard. “No formal black mourning suits, but instead please wear bright colours” Due to the pandemic it is currently a requirement that all attendees wear a mask whilst in Church. At Brian’s request there are to be no flowers, however if anyone wishes to make a donation it will be divided between St. Bartholomew’s Church Heating Fund, Cleobury Medical Centre, Shropshire District Nurses and Severn Hospice (Hospice at home team). Enquires to A H Caldicott & Sons, Funeral Directors, 15 Market Street, Tenbury Wells, WR15 8BH. Tel. 01584 810281
LONGMAN Ron
Passed away peacefully at Stretton Nursing Home. Aged 97 years. Loving Father to Brenda, Trevor and Bryan. Ron will be missed by all those who knew and loved him. Funeral service to take place at Hereford Crematorium on Wednesday January 26th 2022 at 11:15 am. Family flowers only please. Donations will be received for the cardiac department at Hereford County Hospital. For further information please call Bayley Brothers Funeral Directors, 17-19 Cotterell Street, Hereford, HR4 0HH. Tel: 01432 272465
MEREDITH Doris
Passed away peacefully at Hereford Hospital, Sunday 26th December aged 96 years. Wife of the late Sam Meredith and a much loved mother, granny and great granny. Funeral service to take place at the Church of St. James the Great, Ocle Pychard, Friday 4th February at 2pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired are for Midlands Air Ambulance. All enquiries to H H Handley Funeralcare 01885 482216.
MILES Sylvia Constance
Of Bromyard, formerly of Bredenbury. Passed away peacefully at Hereford County Hospital on January 3rd 2022, aged 89 years. Much loved Wife of the late Ron. Mother to Peter and Carole, Mother in Law to Chris and Lynne, Grandmother to Rebecca, Sarah, Daniel, Mathew and Gareth. Sadly missed by all. The funeral service will take place at St. Andrew’s Church, Bredenbury on Friday, January 21st at 2.00pm, followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for St. Andrew’s Church, Bredenbury may be sent to Emma Bouston Funeral Services, 3 New Road, Bromyard HR7 4AH (01885 489900).
MORRIS Susan Margaret (Sue)
Of Bromyard. Passed away peacefully, at Hereford County Hospital, on December 25th 2021, aged 77 years. Mother of the late Caroline. Much loved and sadly missed by Louis and David. The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Friday, January 28th at 2.15pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, will be shared between the Bromyard Buhuri Community Link and the Alzheimer’s Society. Enquiries to Emma Bouston Funeral Services, 3 New Road, Bromyard HR7 4AH (01885 489900).
ROGER Sylvia (nee Dunkerley)
Passed away peacefully at home at Broomy Hill Hereford on Thursday 23rd December aged 89 years. Loving wife of John. Devoted mother to Jonathan and Jeremy and his partner Nancy. Adoring and Proud grandmother to Claudia and Giles and sister to Edgar. Funeral at Hereford Crematorium at 12.15pm on Monday 24th January. Family flowers. Donations if so wished to British Dyslexia Association Bracknell.
TREASURE Geoffrey
Died peacefully at home, on Christmas Eve, 2021, aged 92. Beloved husband of Melisa, father to Alexandra, Magdalen, Georgiana, and step-daughter Catherine, Grandpa to Claudia, Tom, Jemima, Polly, Felix, Arabella, Henry, Rose and Solomon. Memorial service to be held at St Mary’s, Kington, TBC. Donations & tributes welcome at https://geoffreytreasure.muchloved.com/
WALTON Bill
Passed away on 18th December aged 89 years. Loving Husband of Shirley, father of Shán, Kym, Nicola and Catherine, grandad and great grandad. The funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on 21st January at 12.15. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for Anthony Nolan Trust may be left at the funeral service, or sent to Shayne Hogg Funeral Services, 72 Whitecross Road, Hereford, HR4 0DG. Tel: 01432 341871
WARD Eric Hansford
Of Much Marcle. Died peacefully on 27th December 2021 aged 89. He was brother of Gwen, husband of Jill Ward (Dec. 2015), father to Janet and Frances, grandfather to Matthew, David, Luke, Nina and Robbie. The funeral is to be held at The Forest of Dean Crematorium on 19th January. Family flowers only. Charity donations in aid of Alzheimer’s Society and Stroke Association. We hope to remember him at a later date TBA at the Friends’ Meeting House, Ross-on-Wye. All enquiries to Dawe Brothers Funeral Directors, Westfaling Street, Hereford. Tel: 01432 356445
WATHES John
Of New House Farm, Seifton formerly of Lower Farm, Dollau. After a short stay in hospital passed away peacefully on 22nd December 2021 aged 86 years. Husband to Ruth, father to Bill, Joanna and Stephanie. Grandfather to Oli, Abi, Charlie and Lucinda. Private Cremation. A Memorial service to be announced later. Enquires to Dawson Funeral Service, Craven Arms. Tel: 01588 673250
WILLIAMS James (Jim)
Of 3 Belmont Road, Hay-on-Wye, formerly of Lower Broadmeadow Farm, Hardwick, Hay on-Wye. Passed away peacefully at home on 4th January 2022. Loving husband of the late Rose Marie Williams, father to Mary Rose, father-in-law to Michael, grandfather to Catherine and Philippa. Funeral Service at Holy Trinity Church, Hardwicke on Saturday 15th January 2022 at 11:30 am followed by interment at Hay on Wye Cemetery. Family Flowers only please. Donations if desired to Holy Trinity Church, Hardwicke. C/o C.C. James Funeral Directors, Hengardd, Pontithel, Brecon. LD3 0SA www.CCJames.co.uk
WOOLDRIDGE Jean
Lately of Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford. Beloved wife of John and mother of Andrew, Michael, and Christopher. Passed away peacefully on 13th December 2021, aged 88 years. The Funeral Service will be held at Oxford Crematorium, on Wednesday 26th January 2022 at 1 p.m. An internment service for Jean and John will be held in Hereford in due course. Please make donations in lieu of flowers to the Herefordshire Federation of Women’s Institutes.