St Mary Magdelene is sited close to the River Teme in the village of Little Hereford and dates back to the 12th century, with some later additions. It features an unusual rood loft, one of only a few in the country. The church building is well maintained, as are the grounds, which contain some fine specimen trees. There is an active PCC which meets regularly. Finances are currently sound mainly due to legacies.
Currently a service is held every Sunday, with two communions, an evensong and a family service each month. The electoral roll for 2007 numbers 56. Attendance at services varies, but averages around twelve, although far greater numbers attend when there is a special festival, such as Christmas or Easter. Sometimes numbers are swelled by visitors to the local caravan park. Recently several baptisms and marriages have also been celebrated. At the moment we are fortunate to have the services of regular organists.
The population of about 350 is a mixture of farmers, the locally employed, commuters and the retired. There is virtually no public transport and people rely on cars. The primary and secondary schools are both several miles away, and most pupils travel by bus.
Houses in the village are scattered over a wide area on either side of the busy A456 trunk road, and other than the church, the village hall and the local public house there is no real focal point. The village hall is well used, however, with a busy committee who work hard to provide a good range of activities, bringing the community together. A well sign-posted Millennium Walk, which incorporates the footbridge over the river next to the church, enables visitors to appreciate the beauty of the local countryside. The annual fete, held in the grounds of Easton Court, is always popular and raises money for both the church and the village hall.