Broad Sheep August 2017

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What’s On - Herefordshire & The Marches

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Sam’s page

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Art

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Art workshops

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Cinema

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Dance

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Food

Music

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Music workshops 35 Band directory

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Theatre

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Word

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Grass roots

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Comp therapies

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We take no responsibility for the veracity of the information herein Pete Mustill Mayfield, Stapleton, Nr Presteigne, Powys LD8 2LW

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ECENTLY I have been feeding my electric bike habit by buying and selling bikes via Ebay. Like the used motor trade, it’s the custom to go and pick up any bike you buy and have a go on it before you part with your cash. This means you can step briefly into other people’s lives. In the last couple of months I’ve had the pleasure of home visits with a female Country and Western singer in Somerset, a heating engineer in Nuneaton, a very jolly (and very short) car mechanic in Norwich and he’s even shorter dad. I mention their size because after we had toured their garage out the back of the bungalow (and admired their Morris Minor Traveller and their Rover with a broken gearbox) our host threw open the doors of another garage to reveal a matching pair of 1970’s Rolls Royces.

Somehow the vision of these two fellas propped up on cushions at the wheel of their Rollers on the way to pick up a bunch of kids for the end of year prom (their main source of income) seemed very funny.

Then there was the man in Marlborough with 100 motor mowers in a polytunnel in a thunderstorm, but the most exciting trip of all was the backstreets of Bewdley.

I will now tell you how to get to this most extraordinary place...

If you drop down into Bewdley coming say from Tenbury Wells direction you go through the town over the bridge and then hang a left by the Esso garage.

Then follow that lane alongside the railway (very picturesque Severn Valley Steam Railway) for about a mile and a half and then cross over the railway line and you will find yourself in the most charming time warp.

This is the North Lane Plotlands which is the housing equivalent of allotments. After both world wars small parcels of land were sold off to individual buyers, back before the planning laws clamped down on this sort of thing and people have built their own homes, shacks, fantasies on a 50 foot square of land.

The community at Bewdley consists of several hundred selfbuilt houses and it’s fabulous.

A crazy mix of smart clapboard kits, old converted railway carriages and houses put together from anything that came to hand that sprawls over three large fields of grazing sheep and lambs on the slopes leading down to the river Severn.

In order to find my electric bike seller I had to bang on quite a few doors to find my way and everyone without exception was relaxed, chatty and obviously blissfully happy in their D.I.Y. heaven.

Quite how this place has managed to fight off the bulldozer of Email: info@broadsheep.com modern housing legislation I do Website: www.broadsheep.com not know but it immediately presents itself as the perfect answer to our current ridiculous housing crisis. If you’d like to see more, have a gander at Jonthan Meades excellent film on the subject, https://youtu.be/19yBeaTG2G4 Talking of sheds I got threatened by a gang of thugs last week who took me to task for not including Huw’s Bar in the pictures of the Sheep Music Sheds. I now begin to understand what poor Mr Pernickety goes through in his pursuit of gastronomic truth but as I am a born coward I have managed to find room for just one more shed picture!

Tel: 01544 260051

Cover pic: Dream Team, Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 12 August

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BEEKEEPING AND SMALLHOLDING COURSES Interested in keeping bees but don’t know how to start?

Our intensive weekend courses provide you with the essential information, lots of hands-on opportunities and plenty of encouragement. One to one tuition also available and visits possible. All courses held on our family-run smallholding near Bromyard, where we also run smallholding taster days and more advanced sessions.

For further details please email woodruffbank@btinternet. com or ring 01886 884752.

TREE PRUNING SERVICES From one branch to an entire orchard. Tel: 01544 260656.

PRESTEIGNE POP CHOIR Every Thursday.

Contact John Hymas for details: 07969 440183, john@johnhymas.com CATERING CROCKERY, CUTLERY AND GLASSWARE FOR HIRE. Up to 100 settings. Contact Ruth on 01544 350559 or 07870 752325.

WANTED URGENTLY VINTAGE CLOTHING for male/ female, plus accessories including jewellery, shoes, etc.

Also wanted: quality curtains, lace and textiles, even damaged. And designer clothing including male/female... tweeds, evening dresses etc. Also unusual items including fans etc. Please telephone: Annie 07798 632247.

Teagowns and Textiles.

VIOLIN & VIOLA LESSONS given by experienced professional in Presteigne. All abilities and styles taught.

John Hymas 07969 440183.

P/T OR OCCASIONAL WORK WANTED Cheerful, fit, educated, mature woman seeks employment. Clean driving licence, DBS checked. Anything considered from office/business support to house sitting including driving, gardening and dog walking. Phone Katie 01547 520328.

OBOE LESSONS Experienced qualified teacher, beginners to advanced, near Ludlow. Contact Simon, 01584 823294.

MANTON CUSTOMS Shropshire based luthier.

Handmade electric instruments and guitar repair services. info@mantoncustoms.co.uk

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LEARN TO JIVE IN MID WALES. Mondays - Castle Hotel Llandovery. Beginners & Intermediate classes.

Wednesdays – Newbridge on Wye Community Centre (Adjacent to the School). Classes start 7.30 £5pp.

Some Sundays - Swing’n’Jive at Elan Hotel, Rhayader.

See main ad in dance section for more info, or visit. www.jive.wales or facebook - Mid Wales Jive VIOLIN/VIOLA LESSONS All styles, all ages, beginners to advanced. Help with composition, theory, aural training.

Accompaniment also offered. Ring Tony on 01544 321925 or visit his website: http://camelmusic.co.uk for a CV and more information.

OIL & WATER GILDING / CHAIR CANING / RUSHING Furniture repairs. Advice.Paul Richards 01544 209067.

AMANDA’S HOME HELP AND KITCHEN Providing quality home help. Do you need assistance with: Cooking, quality home cooking using fresh and seasonal ingredients. Baking and vegetarian cooking as well as any special dietary requirements. I can also help with cleaning, shopping, and light gardening. I am happy to chat to you over the phone about your needs at home. Please phone me on my mobile: 07843007421 or email me on amandaoprice@gmail.com BLACKSMITHING EVENING CLASSES AND SHORT COURSES at Bluefoot Forge. For details, phone 01544 267810. info@wherethelightgetsin.co.uk or visit www.wherethelightgetsin.co.uk JAZZ PIANO TUITION A specially created course for beginners through to intermediate level students.

Also coaching for Associated Board jazz exams.

Now taking students in Presteigne and surrounding area.

Simon Deeley, 07890 303681. simon.deeley@aol.com TWEET, COOK AND EAT: a workshop from the Small Business Clinic on 7th July. Learn how to tweet and practice while preparing and eating Indian food at Sheela’s Kitchen. Book on Eventbrite. Check our website at www.smallbusinessclinic.co.uk for MailChimp and Google Analytics workshops. Call 07825 987114 for more information.

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS FROM ONLY 50P PER WEEK 1000 direct unique hits per month, top of the page on Google when you type in Presteigne, all administrative work done by volunteers, project is not for profit. SUPPORT YOUR TOWN WEBSITE. Very cheap rates: 50p per week, or full page £1 per week. For more information go to www.presteigne.org.uk, email jtennanteyles@gmail. com or telephone James Tennant-Eyles on 01544 267363.

A STITCH IN TIME Careful repairs & creative alterations to well-loved clothes. Vintage a speciality. Anne 01544 267997.

COURTYARD ANTIQUES, HIGH ST, PRESTEIGNE. A most unusual shop offering an eclectic and interesting collection of fine quality antiques, decorative and quirky items, Staffordshire pottery, country furniture and books.

01544 267033. aeleavis@yahoo.co.uk www.facebook.com/courtyardantiquespresteigne HAYSTACKS MUSIC, Backfold, 2 Castle Wall, Hay-onWye, HR3 5EQ. Tel: 07527 298199. Headline making independent music shop only a one minute walk from the main car park. A destination shop packed with machine cleaned vinyl records, CDs, books and more. 1000’s of items £4 or less.

SOUS CHEF AND SUMMER KITCHEN HELPIMMEDIATE START The Globe at Hay - Hereford HR3 Off Grid Gourmet at the globe at hay is a busy cafe and restaurant serving lunch, dinner and catering for private events in the beautiful town of Hay-on-Wye. We are looking to hire a SOUS CHEF to help us expand our kitchen team ready for the summer starting immediately.

We pride ourselves on making fantastic seasonal dishes using the best local produce and supporting community business. Working alongside Head Chef Hugh Sawyer you will have the opportunity to further gain kitchen and management experience in a professional environment.

The position involves adhering to food preparation/ cooking standards, food purchasing and storage and managing daily kitchen operations. You must be a team player with the ability to learn quickly. Hugh trained with Rick Stein, Gerwin Brand, Head chef to Raymond Blanc at Le Manoir, and worked as a private chef for billionaires in Switzerland. Experience in a kitchen environment is essential. For kitchen help, previous experience is not.

Full time position including weekends/evenings. Full and part-time positions available. To apply, please email hugh.sawyer@gmail.com or call 01497821762

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Michael ‘Wizard’ East W IZ died the other day, suddenly, bang. This is a very terrible thing. You would go down the Building Supplies with DIY on your mind, feeling somewhat out of place among a bunch of professionals ordering 14 metres of 4x2 at 14/6 a yard. And out there in the car park you would come across a man with hair down to his shoulders and a Victorian beard and tash, and be greeted with a cheerfulness that made you aware that you were not only buying stuff, but at home.

His real name was Michael East, but nobody called him anything but Wizard. Wiz was the ultimate good egg. Elderly ladies in the Kington and Lyonshall district with weird chimneys or leaking roofs, or just unsure about what everything meant in the strange new world that had crept up on them since the 1950s, would turn to him for reassurance.

And reassurance he gave them - not kindly bromides, but practical stuff: lock on the door, new tiles on the roof. Pay him? Not at all, it was what was needed, that was all. And young folks who came across him would find a rangy, muscular friend, older than them but deeply and genuinely interested.

All this is only to scratch the surface. Wiz was a dedicated fan of Neil Young and Half Man Half Biscuit. He built the bus shelters of Lyonshall with his usual mixture of fine craftsmanship and no nonsense, and named them Lyonshall Central and Lyonshall North. In this case he charged a few hundred quid. This came as a bit of a shock to Herefordshire Council, who were charging £9000 a pop for erecting identical buildings. In the church he sang in the choir. In fact recently he was the only member of the choir, and his voice, while deep and enthusiastic, was not at all times strictly reliable as to pitch. But the sight of him togged up in cassock and surplice worn over a Neil Young t-shirt, jeans neatly rolled up over impeccable trainers, became a crucial

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part of all ecclesiastical seasons, celebratory or penitenial. And his solemn carrying of the processional cross in front of the parson, dipping to get it under the rood screen with the ease of long practice, was a joy to watch. Particularly since at all weddings, funerals and christenings Wiz would previously have been out on the fearsome main road in his hi-vis waistcoat, marshalling the cars into the car park with the grace of a Venetian doge receiving ambassadors, and as usual refusing all payment.

There are good neighbours, excellent neighbours, and somewhere stratospherically above these categories, Wiz. It is no fluke that the flags in Lyonshall and Kington have been flying at half mast this past week or so. We have lost someone who would heed the widow, care for the orphan, and inject great bursts of joy and hilarity into the lives of all. With any luck, people will come along who will have Wiz’s knack of spreading happiness as well as practical help. Or perhaps now that he is gone we can profit by his mighty example by having a shot at doing a bit more of it ourselves.

Llywelyn ap Twhyswldtryx

Conquest Theatre Bromyard Live on Stage

Friday 11 August 7.30pm SOUNDBOARD (Folk in the Foyer)

Live Broadcasts

9 August 7pm TITUS ANDRONICUS (RSC Live) 31 August 7pm YERMA (NT live)

Films

All films 7.30pm, £6/£5.50 4 August LA LA LAND (12) 18 August THE TIME OF THEIR LIVES (12A) 25 August VICEROY’S HOUSE (12A)

Box office 01885 488575 www.conquest-theatre.co.uk

art POWYS In and around Presteigne 26 - Mon 28 August Presteigne Open Studios. A wide range of diverse artists, featuring SUSIE ARBUTHNOTT – paintings. SARA BAMFORD - metal Sculpture. ANN CAMPBELL - sculpture. JUSTINE COOK – installations. JUNE COVENEY – paintings. SIMON DORRELL – paintings. TONY HALL – pottery/ sculpture. LOIS HOPWOOD – paintings. RUTH KIRKBY – botanical illustrations. ALISON McGREGOR-GRIMLEY - paintings.

LOTTIE O’LEARY – sculpture/stone carvings. ALEX RAMSAY – photographs. CELIA PERCIVAL paintings. ANTONIA SPOWERS – sculpture. RICHARD STUDER – paintings and prints. GILL TENANT-EYLES - ceramics.

Demonstrating in studios and hubs around the town. Maps of the trail available in many venues. 11am-4pm.

Gilfach Nature Reserve, near Rhayader www.rwtwales.org.uk 18 - 28 Aug ‘Inspired by Gilfach’.

WYESEVERN GROUP - varied textile art. Open daily 11am-4pm.

Sidney Nolan Trust, The Rodd, Presteigne 01544 260149 www.sidneynolantrust.org Until 29 Aug SIR SIDNEY NOLAN OM AC - To mark the centenary of Nolan’s birth his studio will be open to the public for the first time. An exhibition in the gallery shows paintings from across Nolan’s career. Please note that conservation work in the studio is ongoing. Admission free. 10am-5pm.

The Old School House, Whitton, LD7 1NP 01544 260777 24 - 29 Aug ‘From Cottage Industry to Mill’. An exhibtion charting the history of Welsh textiles.

24 - 29 Aug ‘Seven Artists’. JASON BRAHAM, JULIENNE BRAHAM, MICHAEL J HANCOCK, BRONTĖ WOODRUFF, DAVID CRITCHLEY, RHIANNON HOOSON, ROSAMUND BLACK. Open 10.30am-6.30pm.

Part of Presteigne Festival.

CARAD, East St, Rhayader, LD6 5ER 01597 810561 Until 9 Sept ‘Stuffed, Pickled and Pinned’ 50 exhibits donated from museums across Wales.

16 Sept - 18 Nov ‘Inspired by Rust’.

GWYNETH ROSE - textile art.

Tues-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-1pm.

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Tower House Gallery, 29 High St, Knighton 01547 529530 Aug To support Knighton Show & Carnival - The Legend of St Melangel and the Hare. Open Wed-Sat 10am-5pm.

Courtyard Antiques, High St, Presteigne, 01544 267033 Aug Selling exhibition of Staffordshire figures from 1800-1875, the folk art of Great Britain. 10.30am-3pm.

Globe at Hay, Hay-on-Wye 01497 821762 Until Sept JANET LEWIS-JONES. Jan studied fine art after her retirement and this is her first exhibition in this area.

Known for her mixed media and practise approach, there is a vast amount of work to be seen. After her sudden passing, The Globe at Hay are proud to be able to showcase her extraordinary talent, as it was a real dream for Jan to have her very own exhibition in Hay-On-Wye. All work is for sale. Please email eleanor. adams@globeathay.co.uk for all enquiries. Wed-Sun 9.30am-5pm.

Old School Gallery, Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton 01547 550377 Aug ‘Altered States’. ANTONIA SPOWERS. Part of Presteigne Festival.

Aug ‘God’s House’. ALEX RAMSAYphotographs. Part of Presteigne Festival. Fri - Sun 11am-4.30pm plus Bank Holiday Mondays.

Assembly Rooms, Presteigne 01544 260777 5 Aug Presteigne Artists and Makers.

Open 10am-3pm.

10 - 13 Aug Pop Up Museum.

Exploring Welsh costume and textiles.

Open Thurs - Sat 10.30am-4.30pm, Sun 10.30am-2pm, free entry.

Curated by Rosamund Black.

24 - 29 Aug Open Studios.

A selection of artist’s work.

Part of Presteigne Festival.

Knighton Fine Art, 2 Broad Street, Knighton 01547 528052 Aug ‘New Additions’C20th work by EDWARD BAWDEN, MARY POTTER, IOLA SPAFFORD & ROLAND PITCHFORTH. C21st paintings by JULIENNE BRAHAM, SUSIE CAWLEY, SIMON DORRELL & SARA PHILPOTT plus pottery from TOM FREESTON C20th art, greetings cards and local crafts. Open Wed-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-1pm.

The Hay Makers, St John’s Place, Hay-on-Wye HR3 5BN 01497 820556 www.haymakers.co.uk Until 16 Sept Summer Exhibition.

DENISE BROWN, ANDREW PENTLAND & JENNIFER HALL ceramics. JULIA MANNING - prints.

CATHY NEWELL PRICE & AMANDA RAY - Jewellery. Plus new work by the Hay Makers. Open daily 10.30am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm.

Ardent Gallery, 46 the High Street, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7AP 01874 623333 Until 3 Aug Ardent Gallery Summer Exhibition 2017. Showcasing a dynamic and eclectic mix of artwork in the form of their Summer exhibition.

This show features over 60 new artists displaying a diverse range of techniques, approaches and subject matters. Open Mon-Sat 10am 5.30pm, Sun 11am - 4pm.

Newtown Textile Museum, 5-7 Commercial St, Newtown SY16 2BL 01686 622024 Aug One of the few surviving handloom weaving factories. Craft demonstration on most Saturdays.

Open Tues, Thurs & Fri 12-4pm, Sat 10.30am-4pm and Bank Holiday Mon 12pm-4pm. Free. Private tours can also be arranged. www.newtowntextilemuseum.co.uk Wyeside, Builth Wells 01982 552555 1 Aug - 28 Sept ‘Invisable Light’.

HAZEL GWATKIN - photographs.

Tues & Wed 12.30-9pm, Thurs-Sun 2-pm, closed Mon. Erwood Station Gallery, Llandeilo Graban, Builth Wells, LD2 3SJ 01982 560674 Aug A constantly changing mix of materials and styles occupying over 2000 square feet. Complimented by paintings and sculpture, plus seasonal exhibitions. Open daily 10.30am-5pm, tea room closes 4.30pm.

Museum of Modern Art, Machynlleth 01654 703355 Until 19 Aug ‘Culture Colony’.

Until 31 Aug Tabernacle Collection.

Mon-Sat 10am-4pm.

Minerva Arts Centre, Llanidloes 01686 413467 Until 16 Sept Minerval Quilts 17.

‘Timelines - A Line In Time’. The Quilt Association Summer Show, BOBBY BRITNELL & RUTH SINGER. Open daily 10.30am-4.30pm.

Presteigne Open Studios

Alex Ramsay, Old School Gallery, Bleddfa

Antonia Spowers, Old School Gallery, Bleddfa

Drusilla Cole, Kerry Vale Vineyard, Churchstoke

Richard Griffiths, Hereford Library & Art Gallery

Made in Ross, Market House, Ross-on-Wye

Cheese & Butter Market, Hay-on-Wye 07866 843538 Every Fri & Sat Flea & Vintage Market.

Vintage clothing, bric a brac, antiques and jewellery. Open 9am-5pm.

Lion Street Gallery, 6 Lion St, Hay-on-Wye, HR3 5AA 01497 822900 Aug Summer exhibition.

Open Mon-Sat 10.30am-5pm.

The Workhouse Studio, Presteigne Industrial Estate 01544 267864 Aug ANGELA GLADWELL - watercolours and oils. Part of Presteigne Festival. Plus rare antique carpets and kilims. Cafe. TONY HALL - terracotta pots. Tues-Sat 10am-4pm.

Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws 01686 688369 Until 3 Sept ‘Borders’. Open exhibition.

Until 29 Oct Sculpture Cymru at MWAC - Home of Sculptors In Wales 2016. Thurs-Sun 10am-4pm.

Shepherd’s Ice Cream Parlour, 9 High Town, Hay-on-Wye 01497 821898 Until mid Oct TOM PERCEVAL drawings of trees from Powys, Herefordshire and Shropshire, laser etched and engraved into various woods. Mon-Fri 9.30am-5.30pm, Sat 9.30am-6pm, Sun 10.30am-5.30pm.

The Table Gallery, 43 Lion St, Hay-on-Wye 01497 822802 Aug Summer Exhibition.

17 Aug - 9 Sept Summer exhibition.

CAROLYN BLAKE, FLORENCE BOYD, CHRISTOPHER HALL, TOOSE MORTON, TANIA MOSSE, MAUREEN RICHARDSON, GEORGINA URSELL, TESSA WAITE. Open Thurs - Sat 10am-5pm or by appointment.

Oriel Davies Gallery, Newtown 01686 625041 Until 20 Sept ‘Twelve Tall Tales’.

A Crafts Council touring exhibition.

Until 20 Sept ‘In Guise of the Rock’.

AJ STOCKWELL. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm.

Andrew Logan Museum of Sculpture, Berriew SY21 8PJ 01686 640689 Until Sept A selection of Logan’s signature sculptures and jewellery, original costumes and memorabilia. Open Sat, Sun and Aug Bank holiday Mon, 12-4pm.

Court Cupboard Gallery, New Court Farmm Llantillo Petholey, Abergavenny, NP7 8AU 01873 852011 Until 14 Sept ALISTER CLIFFORD paintings, LYNN WALTERS - metal sculpture. 10.30am-5pm.

HEREFORDSHIRE Gallery 54, 54 High St, Ross-on-Wye 01989 567917 Aug Gallery artists. Thurs-Sat 10am-4pm.

St Mary Magdalene Church, Eardisley Saturday 9th to Sunday 17th September 11am to 5pm daily

Denise Fordyce, John Hawes, Sue Thorne, Anthea Stilwell (Artists), Mike Clements (Book Art), Deborah King, Thomas North, Chrissy Nash (Jewellers), Kim Davis (Woodwork)

Refreshments Preview Friday 8th 6pm-8.30pm Contact Jenny Davis 01544 327614

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Studio, 16 Market Square, Bromyard, HR7 4BP 07792 635105 Until 12 Aug ‘Truth, Lies and What the Camera Saw’. Works by JANE TUDGE. Open Wed, Thurs and Sat 10am-4pm, Fri 1.30pm-4pm.

Canwood Gallery, Checkley HR1 4NF www.canwoodgallery.com Until 13 Aug ‘The Vulgar Exhibition’.

With works from PETER HORROCKS, ROB McCARTHY, VERITY HOWARD, JACKIE YEOMANS, GLYNDWR BRIMACOME, JIM CARTER & SIMON MEIKLEJOHN, who also curates.

Open Tues-Sat 10am-5pm.

Berrington Hall, near Leominster www.nationaltrust.org.uk Until 31 Oct ‘War & Pieces’. BOUKE DE VRIES - ceramic sculpture.

Open National Trust times.

Studio 54, 54 Bridge St, Kington 01544 231527 Aug Exhibition of sculptures and paintings. sculpture and enchantingly unique jewellery. Mon-Sun 11am-4pm.

South Chapel, All Saint’s Church, Hereford 01432 370414 Until 12 Aug Sale of Indian silks and saris with Jan Bishop.

14 - 19 Aug THE GOLDEN VALLEY CRAFT SOCIETY - craft sale.

21 - 26 Aug SIAN THOMAS - handmade stained glass. PREETI THAPE - Nepalese handicrafts.

28 Aug - 2 Sept Fairtrade arts, crafts and charity information from Love Zimbabwe.

4 - 9 Sept All Saints & St Nicholas Churches’ fundraising sale. Open Mon-Sat 9.30am-5.30pm.

Wobage Makers Gallery, Upton Bishop, Ross on Wye HR9 7QP 01989 780495 Aug Contemporary craft work by makers BEN CASSON - furniture and treen. CLYDE HOARE - baskets and willow weaving. CLAIR HODGSON silver, gold and precious stone jewellery. PATIA DAVIS, SHEILA HERRING, ANDREW McGARVA, JEREMY STEWARD, PETRA STEWARD - ceramics. CLARE CASSON-McGARVA - handstitched and dyed textiles. Open Thurs-Sat 10am-5pm.

The Market House, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 5NX 01989 769398 www.madeinross.co.uk Aug Local artist GERALD THORNTON will be exhibiting his scenes from the Forest of Dean, and Cornish coast.

9 - 17 Sept ‘Made in Ross’. 14 artists exhibiting their work. Part of h.Art. See workshops.

Open daily 10am-4pm.

The Market Hall, Mill St, Kington 07867 483135 19 Aug KINGTON ART AND CRAFT MARKET. We offer high quality art and craft desirables, all by local designer-makers. Bespoke botanical lampshades; handbags, waistcoats and other textiles; original paintings, prints and artists cards; ironmongery; Alpaca products, knitted toys and wearables; French delicacies; handmade herbal skin care; jewellery; ceramics; personalised kid’s wear; gift items, and more. Our growing market is an event not to be missed! Held on the third Saturday of each month from April through December.

Open 9.30am-3pm.

Lion Gallery, Broad St, Leominster 01568 611898 Aug Usual varied selection of contemporary art and craft will also be on display. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm.

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Hereford Museum & Art Gallery, Broad St, Hereford 01432 260692 Until 11 Sept ‘Art From the Dark’. An exhibition of over 350 items displaying the creativity of 30 artists who confront their struggles with mental health through Herefordshire Mind’s Wellskilled Art Programme. Items on display include jewellery, print plates, canvases, button art, mixed media, pastel and pencil drawings, mosaics papier mache and modelling. Open Mon-Sat 10am-4pm.

Apple Store Gallery, Unit 1, Rockfield Road, Hereford, HR1 2UA 01432 263937 Until 26 Aug ‘An Artist’s View of Ancient Woodland: Lea & Paget Wood’. RICHARD BAVIN. Meet the artist 12, 17 & 26 Aug 10am-1pm.

Open Wed-Fri 9.30am-4.30pm, Sat 10am-1pm. Framing available.

GreenStage Gallery, Hop Pocket, Bishop’s Frome, Worcester, WR6 5BT 01885 490839 Until 28 Aug Summer Show. Artists include BETH RICHARDSON, BRIAN DENINGTON, DOUG EATON, IAN COOK, JO LUCAS, KATHRYN SASSALL, MAGGIE JONES, MARTYN JONES, PETER KOTKA, PIERRE WILLIAMS, PLUM NEASMITH, ROB RITCHIE, RUSSELL FRAMPTON & STELLA HIDDEN. Open Tues-Sat 10.30am-5.30pm, Sun 11am-5pm, closed Mon except Bank Holidays.

The Print Shed, Swinmoor, Madley, Hereford, HR2 9JD 07796 673123 www.theprintshed.net Aug Give a Print Shed gift voucher.

Sept ‘The Print Shed does h.Art with Style’ – Venue 48, See original linocuts, etchings, wood cuts and engravings, and lots of original handmade works. Richard Bavin shows his wonderful oils and watercolours of trees. In his loft studio you can examine a loose leafed display of paintings, charcoal drawings plus watch Richard at work. Relax in our ‘Pop Up’ Café area. Join our Charity Print project for Macmillan, add your print to the event.

Lots to see, lots to do.

Weaver’s Gallery, Church Lane, Ledbury 07881 926661 amanda.wright7@btopenworld.com Until 13 Aug ‘Shared Perspective’.

CAROL RANDELL & JOANNA DIXON with guest artists PATRICIA GREGORY & JANE HEADLAM. Four artists with diverse styles. Art at affordable prices.

22 Aug - 2 Sept HEREFORDSHIRE PAINTING CLUB. Open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm.

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Tobias James Art & Framing Gallery, St Owen St, Hereford 07760 316959 Aug Works by local artists and from artists further afield.

Blue Ginger Gallery, Stiffords Bridge, Cradley, Malvern WR13 5NW 01886 880240 Until 20 Aug ‘The Forest at the End of the World’. KENJI LIM - drawings and paintings. Supporting artists, TAMSIN ABBOTT - glass, MAGGIE HOBBS sculptured felting.

Until 20 Aug ‘One Cheetah One Cherry’. JACKIE MORRIS - hand embellished prints. Also featuring MAX LOW - original printwork by Hereford Art College final year student. Open 10am-5pm.

Hereford Cathedral 01432 374201 Until 30 Dec Magna Carta exhibition.

A display of the 1217 copy of Magna Carta in the Mappa Mundi and Chained Library exhibition chamber, together with the 13th century copy of the Charter of the Forest preserved in Bishop Swinfield’s Register.

Wed, Thurs & Sat throughout the summer Tower Tours. Starting at 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm and 2.30pm, £5 adults, £3 under 16s and students. Wed and some Sat until 30 Sept Garden Tours, 2.30pm, £5.

Open 10am-5pm.

Grange Court, Leominster 26 Aug - 29 Sept ‘Four Corners’.

MARCHES SCRIBES - calligraphy.

Open Mon-Sat 10am-4pm.

Made in the Marches Gallery, No. 12 Church St, Kington, HR5 3AZ 07531 820195 Aug ‘Lazy Hazy Days’. A summery range of fresh work from local artists and makers, featuring resident artists, and visitors including JANE BISBY, KIM COLEBROOK, EMILY GAUNT, ANGELA GLADWELL, CHARLOTTE HEPBURN, RACHEL PADLEY, JENNY PEARCE, RHYS PARTRIDGE, JENNY SELLERS, JENNIFER SHUTLER, VONNIE SMEATON, BILL WOOD and ECHO WEAVERS. Cards, ceramics, paintings, prints, textiles, jewellery, sculpture, stone, wood, metal and willow. Commissions and gift vouchers available. See website for details of demonstrations, workshops and events. Open Tues-Sat 10am-5pm.

Mike Gell, Contemporary British Jewellery, 3 East Street, Hereford.

01432 278226 Jewellery, silverware and studio glass by more than 70 designers.

Open Mon - Sat,10am - 5pm.

Upstairs, Market House Gallery, Ross-on-Wye 01989 769398 Aug Paintings, textiles, acrylics, glass, wood, sculptures. 10am-4pm.

The Chapel, 2 Forbury Chase, Sherford St, Bromyard, HR7 4DL 01885 788064 www.thechapelbromyard.com Open 11am-5pm with pop-up cafe.

Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum, Foregate St, Worcester 01905 25371 Until 9 September ‘Celebrity’. From Marilyn Monroe’s little black dress to Rihanna’s headband.

16 Sept - 28 Oct WORCESTER SOCIETY OF ARTISTS. Open Mon-Sat 10.30am-4.30pm, closed Sundays and Bank holidays.

Old Chapel Gallery, Pembridge 01544 388842 www.oldchapelgallery.co.uk Until 31 Aug ‘Rings on the Water’. Featuring new work by KAREN PEARCE, LIZZY WATERHOUSE and more. Paintings, ceramics, textiles, sculpture, jewellery, original prints.

Throughout the year Garden Sculpture exhibition in a variety of media. 11am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm.

Tues by appointment.

Worcestershire Open Studios 07770 867898 26 - 28 Aug Artists and art organisations will open their studios, homes and shared spaces at 70 different locations all across Worcestershire. www.worcestershireopenstudios.org Open 9am-6pm.

SHROPSHIRE St Laurence’s Church, Ludlow 23 - 31 Aug LUDLOW ART SOCIETY annual summer exhibition of members’ work. Affordable art available, 10am5pm.

The Sun Inn Gallery, 10 High St, Clun, SY7 8JB 01588 640559 www.suninnclun.co.uk Until 20 Aug ‘Elemental Spirit’.

BRONWYN REEVES. Open daily 12 noon - till pub closing time.

Abbey Station, 192A Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, SY2 6AH 01743 232651 6 Aug Mary Webb exhibition.

St Michael’s & All Angels Church, Lingen, SY7 0DY 01547 510040 26 - 28 Aug Annual Needlecraft exhibition by LINGEN STITCHERS & NEEDLING ALONG. CHRIS WITHERS - character dolls. Charity raffle, light refreshments.

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Kerry Vale Vineyard & Gallery, Pentreheyling, Church Stoke, SY15 6HU 01588 620627 Until 9 Aug ‘Inspired by Light’.

VALERIE ALEXANDER - watercolours.

11 Aug - 13 Sept DRUSILLA COLE & GORDON YAPP. Open Tues-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 1.30-4pm.

Land of Lost Content, Craven Arms, SY7 9NW 01588 676176 National Museum of British Popular Culture. 11am-5pm daily, closed Wed. Clun Art & Craft Show, Hightown Community Room, Vicarage Rd, Clun 01588 640401 Until 6 Aug Over 40 local artists and craftspeople will be exhibiting their work. Open daily 10am-6pm, 10am12pm on Sun 6 Aug. Free admission.

Gallery 3, Gateway Arts Centre, Shrewsbury 01743 355159 Until 4 Aug GEOFF HANDS. 8 Aug - 15 Sept Post Cards.

19 Sept - 27 Oct PAOLA ALESSANDRI-GRAY & ANDREW HOWARTH. Open Mon-Fri 9am-4.30pm.

Church Stretton School 01694 724106 www.strettonfestival.org.uk Until 12 Aug Members of the Midland Printmakers group and the RBSA, DAVID HARBAN & PAUL HIPKISS. Open 11am-6pm, £1, children free.

Part of Church Stretton Arts Festival.

Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery 01743 258885 Until 17 Sept ‘Antarctica: Life in a Hostile Land’.

Until 3 Sept ‘Synthetic Landscapes’. A Meadow Arts contemporary art exhibition featuring artists HEATHER & IVAN MORISON, PABLO BRONSTEIN, DAVID BETHELL, DAFNA TALMOR, EDWARD CHELL, GED QUINN, HELEN MAURER, HELENE MUHEIM, JULIAN OPI, JASLEEN KAUR, RYAN GANDER, SALVATORE ARANCIO. Exploring artefacts at the museum and creating new work with a radically different vision of man-made landscapes. Tues-Sat 10am-4.30pm.

Twenty Twenty Gallery, 4 Quality Square, Ludlow 01584 875363 2 - 23 Sept Opening exhibition featuring LEIGH DAVIS, RAY SHELDON, CLAIRE SCOTT plus MODERN BRITISH. Open Tues-Sat 10am-5pm.

Isaac Smart’s Gallery, Quality Square, Ludlow 01584 875363 Until 26 Aug Mixed media exhibition from regular artists. Plus 25% off art materials and cards, gifts now 40% off.

Tues-Sat 11am-4pm.

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Bishop’s Castle Town Hall 01588 630023 Until 12 Aug RON BATSON. 5 Aug Antiques and Flea Market.

Open 9am-4pm.

19 Aug - 16 Sept ‘The Lie of the Land’.

MIDLANDS TEXTILE FORUM. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, SY7 9RS 01588 676060 Until 8 Aug CAROL BOWEN & GORDON BAILEY - painting in watercolours and pastels and photography.

9 Aug - 19 Sept ‘Hillsides and Hedgerows’. MAXINE SMITH - needle felting and embroidery. Open 10am-5pm.

Twenty Twenty Gallery, 3 - 4 High St, Much Wenlock 01952 727952 12 Aug - 16 Sept ANGIE LEWIN & ALEX MALCOLMSON - original artist prints and constructions.

23 Sept - 21 Oct ‘Twenty Years of Twenty Twenty Gallery’. A celebratory mixed exhibition of artists who have exhibited with the gallery since 1997.

Open Mon 11am-5pm, Tues-Sat 10am-5pm.

Weston Park, Weston-under Lizard, near Shifnal, TF11 8LE Until 3 Sept ‘Synthetic Landscapes.’ Reviewing the ideal landscape. A contemporary art exhibition by Meadow Arts. Artists include HEATHER & IVAN MORISON, PABLO BRONSTEIN, DAVID BETHELL, DAFNA TALMOR, EDWARD CHELL, GED QUINN, HELEN MAURER, HELENE MUHEIM, JULIAN OPI, JASLEEN KAUR, RYAN GANDER, SALVATORE ARANCIO. www.meadowarts.org

Art & Craft Workshops Single listings are free. Year round, £40 per year

CREATIVE WILLOW Weekly classes for beginners and intermediates, exploring willow weaving techniques for basketmaking and garden structures. Clyro, Builth Wells and Crickhowell. Mary Zammit, 01982 552072, mary@marywillowgarden.co.uk GLASSBLOWING COURSES Experience the magic of glassblowing. Hay-on-Wye. www.glassgallery.co.uk STONE CARVING COURSES WEEKENDS July and October and Tuesday mornings with Lottie O’Leary.

Also available for schools, festivals, shows etc. Details, www.lottieolearystonecarver.co.uk or phone me on 01547 528 792

COFFEE, CAKE & CREATIVITY Join us for a range of adult art & craft workshops at The Studio, Greenacres, Tenbury Wells. Classes in Portraiture, Still Life, Experimental Drawing, Fused Glass, Engraving and Paper Construction with artist Ann Wallace (18 years teaching experience) - www.annwallace.co.uk on studio workshop page for class listings - 01584 811080.

GINN’S CREATIVE WORKSHOPS Fun, recreational art sessions for EVERYONE. Start painting, drawing, printing & textiles. Guided by Ginn with 25 years in teaching & inspiring art & design. PLUS Ginn’s School of Sewing Tel: 01432 760961 www.ginnscreativeworkshops.co.uk ART WORKSHOPS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE Free Art sessions, for 11-18 year olds. Wednesdays 4-6pm.

With different art techniques by local artists. Teme Valley Youth Project, Wigmore. Email: youthtvyp1@yahoo. co.uk or call 01568 770110.

CREATIVE BREAKS Learn a new skill and explore your creativity with experienced tutors. We offer a wide range of art and craft courses throughout the year:- Basketmaking, dyeing, spinning and weaving, earth ovens, glass fusing, green woodworking, hand and machine knitting, hedgerow medicine, jewellery, painting, photography, pottery, printmaking, rag rug making, stained glass, story telling, upholstery and woodworking. www.creativebreaks.co.uk for full details of our courses. Make it yourself - take it home - keep it, treasure it: give it with pride!

Sept JEWELLERY MAKING With Melissa Hunt.

2 Sept - Cold Connections for Jewellers: Hinges, Rivets, Tabs, levels 2 & 3. 8 Sept - Stone Setting: Collet Mount, levels 2 & 3. Plus on Tuesdays running blocks of 6 week evening classes, 6-9pm, £150. All courses in Brampton Bryan, bring a packed lunch or buy from the cafe at Aardvark Books, two minute walk from the studio. Details 07931 351233.

August & September JENNY CRISP WORKSHOPS 5 & 6 Aug - Natural Form Frame Basket Course, £180, £50 deposit.

16 & 17 Sept - Log Basket Course, £200, £50 deposit. Tools, willow materials and lunch included. No experience necessary.

135 Bargates, Leominster, 10am-4pm, 01568 615079, basket@jennycrisp. co.uk

Aug BLEDDFA CENTRE 8 & 22 Aug - Bleddfa Sewing Group, 10.30am. Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton, 01547 550377.

August BISHOP’S CASTLE TOWN HALL 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Aug - Health Friendships. Wellbeing group, encouraging people who endure emotional and mental distress to live happier and healthier lives. 10.30am-12.30pm, £2 to include refreshments and any craft materials, 07706 762140.

1, 15 & 29 Aug - Friends Together, Memory and Respite Group, 2-4pm, 07549 318477, Bishop’s Castle Town Hall.

Aug MID WALES ARTS CENTRE WORKSHOPS Until 25 Aug - Sculpteen 2017 - a series of sculpture workshops for teenagers, 10am-4pm, students should bring a packed lunch and wear old clothes. 12 & 13 Aug - Artistic Blacksmithing Courses with Spike Blackhurst. For beginners aged 16 and over, £100 per day. Every Fri during summer holidays - Children’s Summer Holiday Workshops, a varied programme of fun activities for children aged 7-12 years, 10am-4pm. Thurs - Art for Well Being, 10am-12pm. Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, 01686 688369. www.midwalesarts.org.uk

Aug EASTNOR POTTERY Children’s Pottery Workshop Wed 2 Aug ‘Carnival’ Model and paint a clay sculpture celebrating the rich diversity Summer festivals and events. Places cost £15 per child with a 10% discount for x3 or more places booked. Family Pottery Fun during Aug. Tues-Sat 10am-4pm. Book a session, turn up and choose from an exciting menu of pottery projects using real clay. No minimum order of participants required and projects start at just £5. Excellent & creative indoor activity. Potter’s wheel weekend workshop 5 & 6 Aug Spend the weekend relaxing and creating pots on the potter’s wheel. £240.

Includes materials, refreshments and lunch. To book a space, simply email admin@eastnorpottery.co.uk or tel 01531 633886.

Aug ASSEMBLY ROOMS WORKSHOPS 1 Aug - Animal Agents, making skills to help the amateur sleuth, plus film, Basil the Great Mouse Detective.

8 Aug - It’s a Secret, plus film G-Force. 15 Aug - Build A Beast, plus film Wallace & Grommit: the Curse of the Were-Rabbit. 22 Aug - Be a Detective, plus film Zootropolis. Workshops 11am-1pm, £2 film/ event 2pm, £5. 29 Aug - Dinosaur Discovery Day, 2pm. Sat 5 & 12 Aug Creature Craft Workshops suitable for ages 5+, 12-2pm, £5. Sat - SmART, art and craft club for 8-14 years, 10.30am-12.30pm, £35 per term.

First Thurs every month - Ludlow Arts Society, talks and demonstrations, 7.30pm, £4. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 01584 878141.

Aug COURTYARD WORKSHOPS & FAMILY SATURDAYS The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.

August THE GLOBE, HAY-ON-WYE Sun 6, 13, 20 & 27 Aug - Lego Club, 11am. 24 Aug - Needlefelting Classes, Furzie Wool Sculpture Courses, 10am-4.30pm, £65 includes how to needle-felt with wool, how to make a wire armature, a felt kit and tools, all materials including wool, light lunch, tea and coffee, details email felt@ furzie.co.uk. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 01497 821762.

Aug COURSES AT THE PRINT SHED Visit www.theprintshed.net for the rest of the summer programme. The Print Shed, Madley HR2 9JD. info@theprintshed.net Call Jill 07796 673123.

GARETH GWATKIN

FORGE COTTAGE, EVENJOBB, PRESTEIGNE, POWYS, LD8 2SD

T: 01547 560150 M: 07884 231104

gareth@hiddenwren.co.uk www.hiddenwren.co.uk

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August FILM & PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP Erin Draper will be running six workshops on 5, 12 & 26 Aug, 10am-1pm. Activity Room, CARAD, Rhayader Museum, 01597 810561, booking essential.

Thurs 3 - Sat 12 August CHURCH STRETTON ARTS FESTIVAL WORKSHOPS 3 Aug - Exploring Acryllic Inks, led by Di Purser.

4 Aug - Children’s Workshops in association with Scrappies and Church Stretton Library, held in Church Stretton Library. 5 Aug - Lino-Cutting Demonstration with Paul Hipkiss. 9 Aug - Lino-Cutting Workshop led by Paul Hipkiss. 12 Aug - Meet the Artist session hosted by David Harban. Church Stretton School, www.strettonfestival.org.uk or phone 01694 724106.

Fri 4 August RAG RUG WORKSHOP Rose Tinted Rags, Textile Recycling & Arts Centre, Old Governors House, Hereford Country Bus Station, Union Walk, 10am-4pm, £45, children £18, 01568 750229.

Sun 13 August LIFE DRAWING WORKSHOP With professional artist and qualified teacher.

Beginners are encouraged to explore different aspects of drawing the human figure with tuition whilst the more experienced can work at their own pace. The Lost Arc, Bridge St, Rhayader, 1-4pm, £14, 01597 811697.

Thurs 24 August WALK AND DRAW WORKSHOPS With Celia Johnson. A silent walk around Rodd Farm, home of Sidney Nolan Trust, to make drawings and/or write in response to the landscape. Open to beginners and practising artists, 10am & 2pm, £15. Part of Presteigne Festival, 01544 267800, www.presteignefestival. com

Until September GREEN-WOOD CHAIR MAKING COURSES IN PRESTEIGNE Redwood Valley Cabin and Yurts is the fabulous setting for these woodland-based courses in the ancient craft of chair making. Under the tutelage of green-wood craftsman Ben Willis, you’ll learn how to make a beautiful piece of furniture from freshly harvested timber. Courses run at various times throughout the year. Visit the website www.benwillis-woodcraft.co.uk/courses/woods or call Ben on 07976 287797 for further details.

August & September HAVE A GO DEMOS - MADE IN ROSS 5 Aug - Free Felting demonstration with Jan Mathews, 10am-12pm, no experience necessary. 9 Sept - Make A Wood Flower. 12 Sept - Wood Carving. 13 Sept - Stone Carving. 14 Sept - Can’t Draw ot Save your LIfe? 16 Sept - Extreme Knitting. Market House, Ross-on-Wye, HR5 5NX, 01989 769398.

September events are part of h.Art. September & October WELSH ACADEMY OF ART 15 - 17 Sept - Alla Primi Still Life Painting with With Teresa Oaxaca. Painting demo on Thurs 14 Sept, separately ticketed if you wish to attend this only).

25 - 29 Sept - Figure Drawing/painting workshop, 9.30am-4pm, £275. 16 - 18 Oct - Still Life Drawing/ painting workshop, 9.30am-4pm, £165. Welsh Academy of Art, near Crickhowell, www.welshacademyofart.com email info@welshacademyofart.com Mondays APPLETREE KNITTING GROUP Studio 2, 15 Lower Galdeford, Ludlow. 2pm and 6pm supporting ‘Knit for Peace’. Donations of £2, 0845 548 5449.

Fri 25 August BLOCK PRINTING WORKSHOP With Drusilla Cole. Kerry Vale Vineyard, Churchstoke, 10am-4pm, £50, www.kerryvalevineyard.co.uk

Wednesdays VISUAL ART WORKSHOPS For 11-16 year olds. Mortimer Enterprise Centre, Kings Meadow, Wigmore, 4-6pm, 01568 770110.

Tues 29 - Thurs 31 August SUMMER STILL LIFE WORKSHOP With tutor, Angela Gladwell M.A. Ludlow Museum Resource Centre, 7-9 Park Way, Ludlow, SY8 2PG, to book a place or more information, 01743 258881, museumeducation@shropshire.gov.uk

Wednesdays POTTERY CLUB All ages and abilities. Materials and refreshments included. Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, near Newtown, 7-9pm, 01686 688369.

Wednesdays KNITTING GROUP At the Workhouse Cafe, Presteigne, 2-4pm, 10% discount on food and drinks. All welcome, 01544 267864.

Fridays AFTER SCHOOL ART CLUB For children aged 5 - 12 years. Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, 3.45-5.15pm, 01686 688369.

3rd Saturday KINGTON ART AND CRAFT MARKET Kington Market Hall, 10am-4pm. A range of high quality work by local artists and crafts makers. Craft making during summer months. 07867 483135. www.kingtoncommunitymarket.wordpress.com

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BLEDDFA CENTRE WHAT’S ON - AUGUST Fri 4 Aug

Joint exhibition by two local artists: Antonia Spowers ‘Altered States’ and Alex Ramsay ‘God’s House’ to coincide with Presteigne Festival later in the month. Sculptor Antonia looks at the material and physical world and its constantly altering states, whilst photographer Alex uses work commissioned in churches throughout Britain.

Open 11:00 – 4:30 Fri, Sat and Sun plus Presteigne Festival dates 24 – 29 Aug. Fri 4 Aug 7:30pm Radnor Forest Ensemble in Church: choral and instrumental works by Henry Purcell and other 16th and 17th century composers.

ARTISTS & MAKERS AT THE ASSEMBLY ROOMS, PRESTEIGNE

Sun 27 Aug Presteigne Festival 2.30pm ‘Nightingales in Bleddfa’ String Quartet concert in Church £15 from Festival box office 01544 267800.

STORYTELLING COURSES

www.bleddfaweekofstorytelling.wordpress.com Thu 24 – Sun 27 Aug ‘Freeing the Storyteller’s Voice’ an experiential course designed to develop your skills to deliver to an audience £280.

Thu 31 Aug – Sun 3 Sept Intensive storytelling course for experienced tellers who want to enhance their performance skills £280.

Thu 7 – Sun 10 Sept ‘Myth Enactment’ a short course development from the legendary ‘Week of Storytelling’: working with timeless themes common to many stories.

SatURDAY 5 AUGUST 10AM

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3PM

Fri, Sat, Sun – 11:00 – 4:30 Reading Room Cafe, gift shop, and an eclectic selection of books to explore whilst you enjoy your drinks and homemade cakes and simple snacks.

Also open Presteigne Festival dates 24 – 29 Aug

a selection of work from local artists and makers this month’s feature

GROUP EXHIBITION new work from a selection of individual h. art exhibitors for details contact Rosamund 01544 260777

The Bleddfa Centre for the Creative Spirit, Old School House Gallery and Hall Barn LD7 1PA are situated on the A488 halfway between Knighton and Pen y Bont 01547 550377 hello@bleddfacentre.org

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GEORGINA FRANKLIN Jewellery Individual Contemporary Design Commissions undertaken

Please see website for studio opening times.

www.georginafranklin.co.uk

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The Forum, 18 Market Square, Tenbury Wells, Worcs. WR15 8EA

Phone 01584 810085

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cinema

Damn (Good) Foreigners Two European indies well worthy of your attention this month the first, A MAN CALLED OVE (U), was Sweden’s bid for this year’s foreign language Oscar. It’s a droll but affecting comedy centred on the eponymous, 59 year-old Ove (seasoned character actor Rolf Lassgård), a recent widower and world-class curmudgeon.

Having lost his wife, his job and social status in short order and wearing an almost permanent scowl, Ove spends his days aggressively enforcing laughably strict neighbourhood by-laws, chatting sorrowfully to his wife at her graveside or notably failing to commit suicide. Bearing pleasing echoes of Toni Erdman, writer/ director Hannes Holm’s deftly plotted tale, has bubbly Iranian-born Parveneh (Bahar Pars) and her newly arrived family, plus the joshing of his lifelong pal Rune – based largely on their competitive allegiances to Saab and Volvo – obliging him to re-evaluate his devoutly negative attitude, and happily without descent into mawkishness.

Again taking the theme of awkward outsiders FROM THE LAND OF THE MOON (15) moves to rural 1950s France, where Gabrielle (Marion Cotillard) and husband José (Alex Brendemühl) are somewhat distractedly taking their young son to a piano competition in Lyon when spotting a once familiar doorway, Gabrielle jumps out of the car. The location obviously stirs up memories which in director Nicole Garcia’s intricately layered film are chronicled in flashback where we learn that as teenage daughter of a lavender farmer, Gabrielle’s sexual lust is directed disastrously at her teacher, compelling her uptight family to arrange marriage to their solid, impassive farmworker, José. The couple decamp to the coast where he builds them a nice home but Gabrielle’s insatiable desires prompt a doomed affair with wounded soldier, André (Louis Garrel). Although clearly established as unappealingly selfish, we ultimately sympathise with Gabrielle’s rebellious nature, and admire José for sticking with her.

All reviews by Mark Williams ASSEMBLY ROOMS, LUDLOW

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1 Aug BASIL THE GREAT MOUSE DETECTIVE (U) Part of Summer Reading Challenge.

2 Aug HIPPOPOTAMUS (15) 2 & 3 Aug WONDER WOMAN (12A) 4, 5 & 8 Aug ALONE IN BERLIN (12A) 5, 7, 9 & 10 Aug DESPICABLE ME 3 (ctbc) 7 & 10 Aug CENTRE OF MY WORLD (ctbc) 8 Aug G-FORCE (PG) Part of Summer Reading Challenge.

11, 12, 15 & 16 Aug THE BEGUILED (ctbc) 11 & 12 Aug DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE LONG HAUL (U) 14 & 17 Aug SPARK: A SPACE TAIL (PG) 14 & 17 Aug A MAN CALLED OVE (15) 15 Aug WALLACE & GROMMIT: THE CURSE OF THE WERE RABBIT (U) Part of Summer Reading Challenge.

18, 19 & 21 Aug HAMPSTEAD (12A) 18, 19, 21, 23 & 24 Aug CARS 3 (ctbc)

COURTYARD, HEREFORD 22 Aug MANHATTAN (12A) 22 Aug ZOOTROPOLIS (PG) Part of Summer Reading Challenge.

23 & 24 Aug SLACK BAY (15) 26, 29 & 30 Aug DUNKIRK (ctbc) 25 & 26 Aug SING-A-LONG BEAUTY & THE BEAST (PG) 28, 30, 31 Aug & 1 Sept CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS (ctbc) Details 01584 878141

BOOTH’S BOOKSHOP 4 - 10 Aug DUNKIRK Richard Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye. Films every weekend.

Full programme www.boothbooks. co.uk 01497 820322

CONQUEST, BROMYARD 4 Aug LA LA LAND (12A) 18 Aug THE TIME OF THEIR LIVES (12A) 25 Aug VICEROY’S HOUSE (12A) Conquest Theatre, Tenbury Rd, Bromyard. Details 01885 488575

Until 3 Aug DESPICABLE ME 3 (PG) Until 3 Aug WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES (12A) 1 Aug BESIDE BOWIE: THE MICK RONSON STORY (12A) 4 & 5 Aug A MAN CALLED OVE (EN MAN SOM HETER OVE) (15) 4 & 5 Aug FIREMAN SAM - ALIEN ALERT! THE MOVIE (U) 4 & 5 Aug THE GRADUATE (15) 5 Aug ATOMIC: LIVING IN DREAD AND PROMISE (12A) 14, 16 & 17 Aug FROM THE LAND OF THE MOON (15) 14 - 16 Aug HAMPSTEAD (12A) 15 - 17 Aug THE BOOK OF HENRY (12A) 15 & 17 Aug IN THIS CORNER OF THE WORLD (12A) 18 - 24 Aug CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS: THE FIRST EPIC MOVIE (U) 18 - 24 Aug VALERIAN AND THE CITY OF A THOUSSAND PLANETS (12A) Relaxed screening 18 Aug. 18, 19 & 24 Aug THE BEGUILED (15)

19, 21 & 22 Aug THE LAST WORD (15) 21 & 22 Aug THE MIDWIFE (12A) 29 & 30 Aug HOWARD’S END (PG) Details 01432 340555

26 Aug BONNIE AND CLYDE (15), 8pm.

27 Aug PERFORMANCE (18), 8pm.

Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 01544 267800, www.presteignefestival.com

REGAL CINEMA, TENBURY

1 Aug A QUIET PASSION (12A) Talbot Theatre, Whitchurch 01948 660660 4 Aug LA LA LAND (12A) Conquest Theatre, Bromyard 01885 488575 8 Aug THE HUNDRED-FOOT JOURNEY (PG) St Mary’s Church Hall, Ross on Wye 01989 720341 10 Aug THE BOSS BABY (U) SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 01588 630321 18 Aug THE TIME OF THEIR LIVES (12A) Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 01885 488575 25 Aug VICEROY’S HOUSE (12A) Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 01885 488575 25 Aug MOONLIGHT (15) Market Theatre, Ledbury, 07967 517125 8 Sept MANCHESTER BY THE SEA (15) Market Theatre, Ledbury, 07967 517125

OLD MKT. HALL, SHREWS. 1 - 3 Aug MCLAREN (12A) 1 - 10 Aug DESPICABLE ME 3 (U) 4 - 10 Aug DUNKIRK (ctbc) 11 - 17 Aug CARS 3 (ctbc) 11 - 14 Aug GIFTED (12A) 15 - 17 Aug HOWARD’S END (PG) 18 - 24 Aug THE EMOJI MOVIE (PG) 18 - 20 Aug WHITNEY: CAN I BE ME (15) 21 - 24 Aug THE MIDWIFE (12A) 25 - 26 Aug WILLIAMS (15) 25 Aug - 4 Sept THE NUT JOB 2: NUTTY BY NATURE (ctbc) 27 - 31 Aug THE LAST WORD (15) 1 - 7 Sept THE BIG SICK (15) Details 01743 281281

PLAYHOUSE, LEOMINSTER 26 Aug THEIR FINEST (12A) 2 Sept VICEROY’S HOUSE (12A) Playhouse Cinema, Community Centre, Leominster 01568 612583

PRESTEIGNE FESTIVAL 25 Aug SUCH IS LIFE Documentary on Sir Sidney Nolan, 4pm.

25 Aug BREATHLESS (A BOUT DE SOUFFLE) (PG)8pm.

8 & 11 Aug HAMPSTEAD 9 & 12 Aug DESPICABLE ME 3 14 Aug THE SALESMAN 16 Aug CASABLANCA 17 Aug BOSS BABY 18 Aug MCLAREN 18, 19 & 23 Aug CARS 3 21 Aug CEZANNE ET MOI 22 Aug MAD TO BE NORMAL 23 & 25 Aug THE PROMISE 26 & 29 Aug UNLOCKED (15) 29 Aug FIREMAN SAM: ALIEN ALERT 30 Aug LADY MACBETH (13) 1 Sept CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS (U) Details 01584 811442

THEATR HAFREN, NEWTOWN 30 Aug I, DANIEL BLAKE (15) Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 1.30pm, £3, £8 includes light lunch, 01686 614555

WYESIDE, BUILTH WELLS Until 3 Aug THE BEGUILED (ctbc) Until 17 Aug & in Sept DESPICABLE ME 3 (U) Until 31 Aug & in Sept CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS (U) Until 31 Aug & in Sept CARS 3 (U) Until 10 Aug SPIDERMAN: HOMECOMING (12A) 4 - 10 Aug, 1 & 2 Sept WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES (12A) 4 - 31 Aug & in Sept DUNKIRK (12A) 11 - 17 Aug HAMPSTEAD (12A) 11 - 17 Aug GIRLS TRIP 11 - 24 Aug & in Sept THE NUT JOB 2 18 - 28 Aug THE BIG SICK (15) 18 - 24 Aug THE EMOJI MOVIE (PG) 18 - 24 Aug VALERIAN & THE CITY OF THOUSAND PLANETS (12A) 25 - 31 Aug & in Sept THE SON OF BIGFOOT 25 - 31 Aug & in Sept ATOMIC BLONDE 25 - 30 Aug & in Sept MAUDIE (12A) 1 - 7 Sept THE DARK TOWER Wyeside, Builth Wells 01982 552555

LIVE EVENTS ON SCREEN 3 Aug LA CLEMENZA DI TITO Glyndebourne. Old Market Theatre, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281.

The Courtyard, Hereford, 6pm, 01432 340555.

9 Aug TITUS ANDRONICUS Royal Shakespeare Company live.

Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7pm, 01584 811442. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7pm, 01885 488575.

SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 7pm, 01588 630321. Assembly Rooms,

Ludlow, 7pm, 01584 878141. Richard Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, 01497 822010.

15 Aug ANDRE RIEU’S 2017 MAASTRICHT CONCERT Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7pm, 01584 811442.

17 Aug ANGELS IN AMERICA PART ONE National Theatre. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7pm, 01982 552555.

22 Aug ANDRE RIEU’S MAASTRICHT CONCERT Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7.30pm, 01982 552555.

23 Aug TITUS ANDRONICUS Royal Shakespeare Company encore screening. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7pm, 07967 517125. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7pm, 01432 340555.

24 Aug ANGELS IN AMERICA PART TWO National Theatre. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7pm, 01982 552555.

25 Aug TITUS ANDRONICUS Royal Shakespeare Company.

Playhouse Cinema, Leominster, 01568 612583.

31 Aug YERMA National Theatre live. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7pm, 01584 811442.

Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7pm, 01885 488575. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7pm, 10743 281281.

Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7pm, 01982 552555. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 7pm, 01588 630321.

Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7pm, 07967 517125. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7pm, 01432 340555.

Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7pm, 01600 791401. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7pm, 01584 878141. Richard Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, 01497 822010.

3 Sept YERMA National Theatre live. Playhouse Cinema, Leominster, 01568 612583.

5 Sept TITUS ANDRONICUS Royal Shakespeare Company.

Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7.15pm, 01982 552555.

7 Sept JOHN LE CARRE: AN EVENING WITH GEORGE SMILEY Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7.45pm, 01982 552555.

10 Sept LA TRAVIATA Teatro dell’Opera di Roma. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 6pm, 01982 552555.

WORKSHOPS

Wednesdays FILM MAKING CLUB The Courtyard, Hereford, 5.30-7pm, £20 per term, 01432 340555.

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dance Dance Workshops

Single listings are free. Year round entries £40 Sat 5 August NEW ECSTATIC RHYTHMS DANCE STARTING With Clive Hedger. Brilley Village Hall, HR3 6JG, 7.30-10pm, £10, 01982 552535, clivephilippa@hotmail.com Sun 6 August EVENING OF CIRCLE DANCE Church Barn, Church Lane, Bishop’s Castle, 6.30-9pm, £6 including refreshments. Open to all, 01588 630648.

Mon 7 August HAFREN SUMMER DANCE INTENSIVE Gwyn Emberton Dance and Ballet Cymru present a weeklong workshop. The week will end in a short show for family and friends. 7-10 year olds - 9.30am-12.30pm, £30 week.

11-13 year olds - 9.30am-12.30pm and 1-3pm, £40 week.

14+ year olds - 1m-6pm, £50 per week. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 01686 614555.

LEARN TO JIVE IN MID WALES Mondays - Castle Hotel Llandovery, SA20 0AP. Regular weekly class, just turn up & join in [TU&JI]. Check for Bank Holiday changes.

Wednesdays – Newbridge on Wye Community Centre (adjacent to the School). Regular weekly class, just TU&JI. Both classes are suitable for complete beginners and experienced dancers with or without a dance partner. Doors open 7.20 £5pp Beginners Class starts 7.30pm.

Some Sundays - Swing’n’Jive from 6pm at The Elan Hotel, Rhayader. Free entry Jive dance night see website or facebook page for dates and more information www.jive.wales - fb ‘Mid Wales Jive’ - 07767 358079.

ECSTATIC RHYTHMS DANCE IN RHAYADER With Clive Hedger 4th Friday of the month 7.30-10pm At Carad - Rhayader Museum & Gallery, East Street, LD6 5ER. This is a freestyle dance class drawing upon elements of 5 rhythms, ecstatic / shamanic dance with some of the best ever music on a great sound system.

No experience necessary. No steps to learn, just following the heart in motion. Wear loose clothing and bring water. £10 (concessions available). For further info clivephilippa@hotmail.com 01982 552535 / 07905 743272.

COURTYARD, HEREFORD CLASSES Tues - Zumba, 1.30-2.30pm, £5 per session. Fri - Chance to Dance, 10.15-11.15am, £4.50 per session. Tues - Dancefest, Adult Dance, 6.30-7.30pm, £55 per term. Tues - Laura Gale Street Jazz, Adults, 7.40-8.40pm, £39 for 6 weeks.

Tues - Find Your Feet, 11am-12pm, £2 per session.

Fri - Dancing Tots for ages 4 and under, 11.30am-12.15pm, £4 per session plus £1 per extra child. The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.

ALANYA’S BELLYDANCE CLUB OPEN LEVEL BELLYDANCE CLASSES Mondays, 7.00-8.30pm Lady Hawkins’ Community Leisure Centre, Kington. Thursdays, 7.30-9.00pm Bodenham Parish Hall, Leominster. £30 per 5 or pay termly (includes 1 free class). For information and other classes visit www. alanyabellydance.com Enquires to info@alanyabellydance. com or call Abbie on 07962 161081.

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CROOKED STEEPLE MORRIS Women’s North West Clog Dancers. New members welcome. No experience necessary. Monday evening, 7.45-9pm, Lacon Childe School, Cleobury Mortimer, DY14 8PE, £2.50 per session. Contact Linda or Nic 01746 718624, crookedsteeple@btinternet.com APPLETREE ORGANISATION Tues - Belly Dance for Beginners, 2pm. Tues - Gym-Pan-Ze Rope & Trapeze for all, 5.30pm. Wed - Disco Dots, 10.30am, £3. Wed - Dance Crusaders for the over 50s, 2.30pm. Wed - Fuzion Dance, for ages 4 - adult, from 4pm. Wed - All Tap Sessions for 7 to 12+, from 4pm. Appletree Theatre, 15 Lower Galdeford, Ludlow, 07921 331764.

LEARN 2 JIVE BEGINNERS CLASSES Monday, 8-9pm, Bartestree Village Hall, Hereford, HR1 4BY. Tuesday, 8-9pm, Ludlow Assembly Rooms, SY8 1AZ. Tuesday, 8-9pm, Stretton Sugwas Village Hall, HR4 7PT. Wednesday, 8-9pm, Methodist Church Hall, Tenbury Wells, WR15 8EE. Wednesday, 8.30-9.30pm, Malvern Vale Community Centre, Malvern, WR14 1GU. Thursday, 7-8pm, Bishops Frome Community Centre, WR6 5AZ. Contact Matt or Sarah on 01989 750354. orinfo@coolmovesdance.co.uk www.coolmovesdance.co.uk Coolmoves Dance & Fitness for adults.

Mon SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING Join an enthusiastic adult group on Monday evenings to learn how to dance jigs, reels and Strathspeys at Llanelwedd School Hall, Builth Wells from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. £2 per session (first free).

No need to bring a partner. Beginners and experts welcome.

01982 570324/01544 350707.

Mon RIPPLERS DANCE CLASSES For 8-11 year olds.

With Powys Dance. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 4.45pm, £2-£3.50, 01982 552555.

Mon YOUTH DANCE CLASSES For ages 11 and over.

With Powys Dance. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 5.45pm, £2-£3.50, 01982 552555.

Tues FOXWELP MORRIS Why not try Morris dancing?

We practice every Tues evening at 7.30pm in Moccas Village Hall from Sept to May. Mainly dances from the Cotswolds, but also some from the Welsh Borders.

All sexes welcome, and ability to dance not necessary!

Beginners welcome. Contact Jude 01497 821775 or Paul 01497 821003.

Tues LEARN TO JIVE Fun, easy to learn and no partner/ experience needed. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £5, 01989 750354.

Wed BIG FISH LITTLE FISH FOR MUMS AND TOTS! Dance Centre, Llandrindod Wells, 2-3pm, £3 drop in, for tots aged 8 months+, 01597 824370.

Weds THE REBEL RAIDERS Linedancing, all abilities welcome. CARAD, East St, Rhayader, 7-9.30pm, 01597 810561.

Weds CIRCLE DANCING Leominster Community Centre 2.00-3.30pm All welcome, £4 per session. Transition Leominster 01568 620180.

Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri & Sat MID WALES DANCE ACADEMY Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 01874 623219.

Thurs URBAN DANCE CLUB WITH 2FACED DANCE COMPANY Ages 7-11 years 4-5pm, ages 11+ 5-6pm.

Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 01584 813711.

Kid’s Summer Holiday Movies at The Regal DESPICABLE ME 3

Friday 11th August, 2.00pm Saturday 12th August, 5.00pm

CARS 3

Friday 18th August, 2pm Saturday 19th August, 5.00pm Wednesday 23rd August, 2.00pm

FIREMAN SAM: ALIEN ALERT

Tuesday 29th August, 2.00pm

CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS

Friday 1st September 2.00pm Entertain the Kids this Summer at The Regal Book online www.regaltenbury.co.uk or phone the box office 01584 811442

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food page The Swan Inn at Little Haven

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VERY summer Mr Pernickety, who is a creature of sporadic habits, heads off to experience the special pleasures of South West Wales. For more than a quarter of a century he has returned each year to walk the rufous cliffs of St Bride’s Bay and enjoy the gentle cragginess of its coast, where he can stretch his limbs and defragment his jumbled spirit. Places like this can seep beneath the skin and become an element of a person’s inner psyche - part of what the late Anthony Powell’s General Conyers liked to call their ‘personal myth’.

So it has been, too, for Mr P’s issue who have accompanied him there over the years - most especially his daughter, Miss Pernickety, who was determined to use the numinous beauty of Druidstone Haven which she has known and loved since she was toddling, as the setting for a short film she has written.

Miss P, like her father, both a risk-taker and an optimist, allowed only two days in which to shoot entirely en plein air on a very tidal beach. Almost inevitably, the Welsh rain pissed down throughout the first day. The next day brought unremitting sunshine, the tide offered an open beach for a full ten hours, Druidstone lent its ethereal loveliness, the film was made and Mr P can only pray that the result will merit the risk.

The Druidstone Hotel with its very individual charm is as comfortably shambolic as ever, and may it always be. But Mr P is fearful of jungle drums announcing that sooner or later representatives of the Chelsea Tractor-driving Classes will discover the little known wonders and miles of undeveloped coast of Pembrokeshire, and move in to start developing ‘Boutique’ hotels and sushi bars.

On the rain-filled day on which Miss P was failing to get much footage in the can, Mr P, his Lovely Companion, and her son, the Human Hoover, decided to take shelter and lunch at a small, picturesque pub nestling by the harbour in the tasteful tweeness of Little Haven.

They had stopped there a few days before to slake a big thirst after walking the coast path from Druidstone. Mr P found the only bitter beers on offer were Rev James’ and Doombar, both of which he associates with Pubco boozers, which tends to put him in a bad humour.

He ordered instead a pint of Coors which he had enjoyed years ago, while sojourning in Los Angeles, US. At that time, Coors was sold only within a comparatively short distance of where it was made in Colorado, using - it was said - special Rocky Mountain spring water. It tasted delicious then, some forty years ago. The liquid served under its name at The Swan in Little Haven tasted of very little, and that somewhat acrid.

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However, the place had an engaging, genuine feel about it and has been done up by someone with a goodish eye - nicely worn wooden floor, small 1920s square oak tables, wood-burner in the inglenook, some

original windows and panelling - all pleasing but somewhat marred by a massive, thankfully blank TV screen.

The menu looked promising, so Mr P and his party sat at a table by a window, offering what might normally be picturesque view of the harbour, disfigured on this occasion by a busy mechanical digger throwing up a new concrete harbour wall, and a string of sodden walkers clad in badly chosen purple and hi-viz wet weather gear, wielding nasty ‘Kevlar’ walking sticks (like those Mrs May was shown using on her disastrous Snowdonia walking holiday) as they traipsed down from the cliff path.

This time Mr P submitted to the narrow choice of bitter and drank Sharps unexceptional Doom Bar. For starters, his party ordered Olives (not special), Hummus with delicious crispy bread (£4.95) and Whitebait with tartare sauce (£4.95). The Human Hoover (always keen to suck up knowledge) asked Mr P what whitebait were.

Mr P has retrospectively consulted Wikipedia, and can pass on the information that these tiddlers are in fact the young of a variety of different species – herring, sardine, sprat, mackerel, bass – and therefore a form of ecological vandalism. Besides, Mr P has come to the conclusion that whitebait are only as good as the breadcrumbs or batter in which they have been deep fried, in this case, pleasantly crunchy, with a good quality tartare sauce.

Mr P’s Fish’n’Chips with aioli (£12) were entirely good with excellent, and unsoggy batter. The LC and her issue enjoyed ‘Crsipy Chicken wraps’ with salad (£7.50), in which, the LC exclaimed with surprise she found sun-dried tomatoes, which she considered inappropriate. Mr P shrugged; the only other things he found to complain about were the blandness of the background rock music, and an intrusive racket from the open kitchen door – not anything intriguing like raised human voices and chef’s obscenities, just a very loud extractor fan.

Overall, he and his party enjoyed their lunch and will, no doubt, eat there again.

Closer to home, Mr P is still anxious about the plight of The Boot in Orleton, and would be glad to hear any relevant information on misterpernickety@gmail.com www.misterpernickety.com

EVENTS

Thurs 10 August OFF GRID GOURMET SUPPER CLUB Bespoke menus designed by Hugh. The Globe, Hay-onWye, 7pm, £25 vegetarian, £30 meat, booking essential, 01497 821762.

Every Thursday HAY MARKET DAY Local produce, meat and fish, hot food, artisan bread, cakes, crafts, vintage, plants and more. Memorial Square and Clock Tower, Hay-on-Wye, 9am-4pm, www.haymarkets.co.uk Every Thursday BURGER NIGHT Castle Inn, Wigmore, 01568 770203.

Thurs 24 - Mon 28 August BEER FESTIVAL Oxford Arms, Kington, 01544 230322.

Every Thursday SURF & TURF NIGHT Scampi & Steak plus a drink, £10, Oxford Arms, Kington.

Sat 26 - Mon 28 August HEREFORD INDIE FOOD Celebrating the independent food scene, chefs, producers and makers in Herefordshire. Street food dining areas, craft beer and cocktail bars, DJs and live music, food talks and more. www.herefordindiefood.com

Every 2nd & 4th Thursday LUDLOW LOCAL PRODUCE MARKET 9-2pm Castle Square 01584 872043.

Fri 1 - Sun 3 September CIDER FESTIVAL Meet the cider makers, live music. Broome Farm, Peterstow. www.rosscider.com or from the Yew Tree.

First Saturday of every month PRESTEIGNE LOCAL FOOD MARKET Memorial Hall Presteigne, 9am-1pm. The best collection of artisan food producers in the area.

2nd and 4th Saturday of every month KNIGHTON COMMUNITY MARKET With live music a regular feature in the cafe. Knighton Community Centre, 9.30am-12.30pm, 07751 221487.

3rd Saturday of every month FARMER’S MARKET Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, 9am-1pm, 01588 630023.

3rd Saturday of every month PRODUCE MARKET Hightown Community Rooms, Vicarage Rd. Clun, 10.00am - 12.00pm. 01588 641180.

Every Wednesday PIE NIGHT Pie, peas, potatoes and a drink, £10, Oxford Arms, Kington.

Every Friday KINGTON LOCAL PRODUCE/CRAFTS MARKET Market Hall, Kington, 9am-1pm, 07867 483135.

Why not advertise your eating establishment?

IT’S ONLY £40 FOR THE WHOLE YEAR Just post the wording you require (around 40 words), together with a cheque payable to ‘Broad Sheep’ and post to: Mayfield, Stapleton, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2LW

FOOD BYTES AARDVARK BOOKS LTD, THE BOOKERY, MANOR FARM, BRAMPTON BRYAN, BUCKNELL 01547 530888 Cafe serving refreshments, cakes etc.

Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm.

BLEDDFA CENTRE READING ROOM CAFE 01547 550377 Fri, Sat, Sun – 11:00 – 4:30 cafe, gift shop, and eclectic selection of books to explore. Hot drinks, homemade cakes and simple snacks. Also open throughout Presteigne Festival 24 – 29 Aug “ginger cake to die for” THE GREEN BEAN CAFE, WEOBLEY 01544 318865 Good, locally sourced, homemade food. Soups, all day light lunches, cakes and scones. Set in the heart of Weobley. Free wifi. Mon-Fri 9.30am-4.30pm, Sat 10am-4pm. With The Green Bean Shop/Deli under the same roof.

THE OLD STATION TEA ROOM, THE OLD RAILWAY STATION, NEW RADNOR, LD8 2SS 01544 350543.

Visit us at the Old Station Caravan Park for hot drinks and homemade cakes. Superb views and free Wi-Fi. We can cater for small groups, meetings and other events.

Accommodation also available. Open daily 9am-5pm, 1st March-31st October.

The India & China Tea Company at TOWER HOUSE GALLERY, HIGH STREET, KNIGHTON 01547 529530 www.towerhousegallery.co.uk Homemade soups, breads and cakes, Italian blend coffee and over 30 different varieties of leaf tea. Wednesday to Saturday. 9.30 to 5.00, (Sun, Mon & Tues - CLOSED).

THE WORKHOUSE CAFE, INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, PRESTEIGNE 01544 267864 Cafe, gallery, light lunches, good coffee, homemade cakes.

Tues - Sat 10am - 4pm.

RHOS MARKET GARDEN, KNIGHTON 01547 528315 Growers & providers of organic veg, fruit & flowers.

Old Garage Shop, Knighton. Tues-Sat. Free parking, opposite library. Friday morning market stall in Presteigne. Veg boxes delivered to local area weekly. Restaurant orders welcome. info@rhosorganic.co.uk www.rhosorganic.co.uk

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music

4 Girls 4 Harps, Church Stretton Arts Festival

SKA BURST Malthouse, Ironbridge.

BISYOC Chamber music performed by the international team of BISYOC tutors, professional musicians from across Europe. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 1pm, £9 from Assembly Rooms or 01544 260551.

FRIDAY NIGHT TURNTABLES DJ Lokia. Chang Thai Bar, Ludlow, 8.30pm.

REV FERRIDAY & THE LONGDOGS Blues night. Reet Petite, West St, Leominster, 07484 545368.

AUGUST Tues 1 August

CHURCH STRETTON ARTS FESTIVAL Featuring 4 Girls 4 Harps. A varied programme including famous classics and new unusual sounds. Church Stretton School, 7.30pm, £16, 01694 724106, www.strettonfestival. org.uk UPTON BISHOP JAZZ CLUB Featuring Cafe Manouche, swinging hot jazz from the 40s. The Millennium Hall, Upton Bishop, Ross-on-Wye, 7.30pm, pre-booked tickets £10, 07970 343148.

LUNCHTIME ORGAN CONCERT Featuring Roger Judd. Hereford Cathedral, 1.15pm, retiring collection.

Wed 2 August COLTRANE DEDICATION Jazz special. Queen’s Head, Monmouth, 01600 712767.

THE DRAGON BAND The Horse and Jockey, Churchstoke, 8pm, free, donations.

MAN HOUSE BLUES Housman’s Cafe and Bar, Church Stretton.

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QUIZ NIGHT Hosted by Leo. De Koffie Pot, Bridge St, Hereford.

HEREFORD BLUEGRASS SESSION The Victory, St Owen St, Hereford, 8pm.

CHURCH STRETTON ARTS FESTIVAL Featuring Frith Piano Quartet.

Programme includes Mozart, Faure and Dvorak. St Laurence’s Church, Church Stretton, 7.30pm, £18, 01694 724106, www.strettonfestival.org.uk

Thurs 3 August OPEN MIC/JAM Crown & Anchor, Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

ACOUSTIC SESSION General Jams Beatbox. Firefly, 16 King St, Hereford, 9pm, free.

OPEN MIC King’s Head, Tenbury Wells.

THE DAMNED AND DIRTY From Holland. Penylan Studios, Meiford, 8pm, www.thedamnedanddirty.com

Fri 4 August THE DAMNED AND DIRTY From Holland. The Dolphin Ale House, Shrewsbury, 8pm, www.thedamnedanddirty.com

WILL KILLEEN BAND Incredible slide and blues guitar.

King’s Head, Tenbury Wells.

RADNOR FOREST ENSEMBLE Choral and instrumental works by Prucell and other 16th and 17th century composers. Bleddfa Church, 7.30pm, refreshments, retiring collection, 01547 550377.

THE ALLTONES The Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford.

RHYTHM THIEVES Wheatsheaf, Shrewsbury.

PADDY O’TURNER One man Celtic music collective.

De Koffie Pot, Bridge St, Hereford, 9pm.

MARK LATIMER / TREV DAVIES TRIO Chequers, Etnam St, Leominster.

WIERDSHIRE NIGHT With Paddy O’ Turner. Upstairs in De Koffie Pot, Bridge St, Hereford, 8pm, free, 01432 357753.

LET’S GET QUIZZICAL + THE BUTCHER’S DOGS Quiz and live music. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762.

CHURCH STRETTON ARTS FESTIVAL Featuring Harmoniemusik. Programme includes Arnold, Handel and Stravinsky.

St Laurence’s Church, Church Stretton, 7.30pm, £12, 01694 724106, www.strettonfestival.org.uk

THE MIRRORS Dun Cow, Shrewsbury.

Sat 5 August CHRIS BIGS LASER DISCO The Bell Inn, Etnam St, Leominster.

DAVE LUKE & CHUCK MICALLEF Both kinds of music, Country AND Western. The Dukes Arms, Presteigne, 8.30pm, free.

LOCKED AND LOADED Rock, R ‘n’ B, Indie anthems and covers. King’s Head, Tenbury Wells.

REV FERRIDAY + ALICE ROSE LANGFORD Chang Thai Bar, Ludlow, 8.30pm.

CHURCH STRETTON ARTS FESTIVAL Featuring Planet Abba. Church Stretton School, 7.30pm, £16, 01694 724106, www.strettonfestival.org.uk SUMMER SATURDAY AFTERNOON SIZZLERS With JC Jazz. De Koffie Pot Bandstand, 2.30-6pm, free, 01432 357753.

OUT OF ORDER Llanerch Inn, Llandrindod Wells.

PIGDAZE Crown & Anchor, Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

OPEN MIC Ledbury Community Hall, 7pm, £5, bring a bottle, 01531 632968.

SMOKING GUNS The Stag, Llanidloes.

THE HYPE Malthouse, Ironbridge.

SMOKE ROOM Black Lion, Bridge St, Hereford.

MIDNIGHT IDOLS Reet Petite, West St, Leominster.

Mon 7 August PUB QUIZ & BUFFET The Bell Inn, Etnam St, Leominster.

CIDER CITY JAZZMEN The Barrels, St Owen’s St, Hereford, 01432 274968.

AMERICANA SESSION Grape Vaults, Leominster, 8pm.

THE BIG WOLF BAND Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4pm.

BRIMFIELD FOLK CLUB Brimfield Village Hall, Brimfield, near Ludlow, 7.30pm, 01584 711480 www. roger435.wixsite.com/brimfieldfolkclub.

CHURCH STRETTON ARTS FESTIVAL Featuring Kabantu, a quintet of versatile young musicians: folk/ fusion/world. Church Stretton School, 7.30pm, £12, 01694 724106, www.strettonfestival.org.uk

Tues 8 August CHURCH STRETTON ARTS FESTIVAL Featuring Timothy End, piano and joined by saxophonist Huw Wiggin.

Church Stretton School, 7.30pm, £12, 01694 724106, www.strettonfestival. org.uk ORGAN RECITAL All Saint’s Church, Little Stretton, 12pm, free, retiring collection.

Part of Church Stretton Arts Festival.

OPEN MIC The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762.

LUNCHTIME ORGAN CONCERT Featuring John Brierley. Hereford Cathedral, 1.15pm, retiring collection.

Wed 9 August

FARMHOUSE BLUES Featuring The Damned and Dirty, Jack Brett & Blue Moon, Big Wolf Band, Sons of the Delta and Sweet Talk.

Wheathillcourt Farm, near Bridgnorth, WV16 6QT, 2-10pm, food, bar and camping. South Shropshire Blues Club.

For tickets www.farmhouseblues.co.uk

THE DRAGON BAND The Horse and Jockey, Churchstoke, 8pm, free, donations.

Sun 6 August

GEOFF & KATE OCKENDEN Housman’s Cafe and Bar, Church Stretton.

THIS HEALING PLACE ‘A Beautiful Day in the Hills’. A harp and piano performance by Madeleine and Sam Chasser-Hesketh. Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, 3pm, £5, www.ticketsource. co.uk ADAM HODSON The Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm.

BIG WOLF BAND Prince of Wales, Ledbury.

DAMNED AND DIRTY Miners Arms, Priest Weston, near Chirbury, 01938 561305.

Lucy Arch, Church Stretton Arts Festival

OPEN MIC Hosted by Martin Blake. White Horse, Clun, 8.30pm.

LOS FASTIDIOS Booth Hall, East St, Hereford.

QUIZ NIGHT Hosted by Leo. De Koffie Pot, Bridge St, Hereford.

BISYOC Music for a Summer’s Evening.

A concert of chamber music by 90 BISYOC young musicians from 16 countries. St Andrew’s Church, Presteigne, 7.30pm, £10 from Winnie’s, Presteigne, 01544 260551 or www.weggotickets.com

CHURCH STRETTON ARTS FESTIVAL Featuring Lucy Arch, cello. Methodist Church, Church Stretton, 3pm, £10, 01694 724106, www.strettonfestival. org.uk

Thurs 10 August NUCLEAR WEAZELS Crown & Anchor, Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

LAKEFEST Eastnor Deer Park, Eastnor, Ledbury.

Adult weekend tickets £105, adult day tickets £60, camping available, details www.lakefest.co.uk ORGAN RECITAL St James’ Church, Cardington, 12pm, free, retiring collection. Part of Church Stretton Arts Festival.

OPEN MIC NIGHT Acoustic and semi acoustic.

King’s Head, Tenbury Wells.

SUE HARRIS & BANDAMANIA Crown Inn, Dilwyn, 7.30pm, 01544 318738.

CHURCH STRETTON ARTS FESTIVAL Featuring Ferio Saxophone Quartet.

Church Stretton School, 7.30pm, £18.

01694 724106, www.strettonfestival. org.uk BRECON FRINGE FESTIVAL Featuring at Clarence Inn, Brecon; Ragsy and Paradise. The Boars Head features Copyright. www.breconfringe. co.uk

Fri 11 August FOLK IN THE FOYER Featuring Soundboard. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, 01885 488575.

RESTLESS DOG Malthouse, Ironbridge.

DJ JON BENGRY Funk and soul. Reet Petite, West St, Leominster, 07484 545368.

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The Three Horseshoes Inn Songhouse. The White Swan - The Mists of Time. www.breconfringe.co.uk CHURCH STRETTON FESTIVAL Featuring Passamezzo, a dynamic ensemble dedicated to the performance of Early Music. St Laurence’s Church, 7.30pm, £15, 01694 724106, www.strettonfestival.org.uk PHIL BLACK One man maelstrom of lo-fi arat punk and hooligan techno rock. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £5, 01497 821762.

Sat 12 August OUT OF ORDER Llandewi Show.

Passamezzo, Church Stretton Arts Festival

Fri 11 August BRECON JAZZ FESTIVAL 2017 Stalls and street market, concerts in venues large and small, music in the streets, hotels, cafes and bars.

Workshops and family activities.

Brecon, www.breconjazz2017.co.uk OVER THE MOON Dun Cow, Shrewsbury.

BAND OPEN MIC Hosted by Rhythm Thieves. Drums and backline provided. Sun Inn, Leintwardine, 8pm.

MARK TURAUSKIS + LOCAL SUPPORT Folk and blues. Upstairs in De Koffie Pot, Bridge St, Hereford, 8pm, free, 01432 357753.

DOWN ON THE FARM FESTIVAL Featuring The Blissetts, Sweet Talk, The Navarones, Hide Your Eyes, Dog Coffee and Rivas. Gwatkin Cider Co Ltd, Moorhampton Park Farm, Abbeydore, HR2 0AL, weekend ticket £38, day tickets available.

INDIGO MACHINE Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

LAKEFEST Eastnor Deer Park, Eastnor, Ledbury.

Adult weekend tickets £105, adult day tickets £60, camping available, details www.lakefest.co.uk LIVE MUSIC White Horse, Clun.

JAMES HOLLINGWORTH Acoustic guitar style fusing elements of folk, blues, trance, metal and psychedelic rock. The New Harp Inn, Hoarwithy, 8.30pm, 01432 840900.

THE DELRAY ROCKETS The Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford.

SOLARSHERE 3/4 day astronomical and music festival.

Educational talks, workshops, planetarium, live music, solar and dark sky observing. Penmaenau Farm, Builth Wells. Free camping, £45 adults, 13-16 year olds £20, 12 and under free. www.solarshere.events

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BRECON FRINGE FESTIVAL The Plough Chapel, Brecon - Brief Encounter Duo. Ardent Gallery - John Eyre and PK & Shippy. The Gremlin - Dream Team and The Trends Party Band. The Clarence Inn - The Eezygeezers and Spirit of Boogie.

The Sarah Siddons - Toriah Fontaine.

Brecon Workmens Social Club - The Spartans. 21A - Running On Empty.

ORGAN RECITAL St Laurence’s Church, Church Stretton, 12pm, free, retiring collection.

Part of Church Stretton Arts Festival.

DJ KATON & PHEME Drum and bass. Reet Petite, West St, Leominster, 07484 545368.

BRECON JAZZ FESTIVAL 2017 Stalls and street market, concerts in venues large and small, music in the streets, hotels, cafes and bars.

Workshops and family activities.

Brecon, www.breconjazz2017.co.uk LIVE MUSIC Black Lion, Bridge St, Hereford.

CHURCH STRETTON ARTS FESTIVAL Featuring The Katona Twins, Hungarian guitar duo. Church Stretton School, 7.30pm, £18, 01694 724106, www.strettonfestival.org.uk LAKEFEST Eastnor Deer Park, Eastnor, Ledbury.

Adult weekend tickets £105, adult day tickets £60, camping available, details www.lakefest.co.uk BRECON FRINGE FESTIVAL Brecon Tap - Toby James, Lar Hughes, Mark Leedham, Lighthouse Fire, Freyja Duggan & Co, Paul Daffrun & Paul Cobbold, The Speedgums, Platform 1, Mr H, Sicknote Steve. Brecon Workmens Social Club - The Parcel of Rogues, The Semantics, Cripplecreek, Mike Gregory - Ex Swinging Blue Jeans. The Boars Head - Running on Empty, The Breakfast Club. The White Swan - Silurian, Paul Daffrun & Paul Cobbold, James Kennedy, Whitehall Parade, Black Rat Effect.

Clarence Inn - The Harrisons, Sicknote Steve, Fingertrap, The Quay Street Band, Jumping Jimmy & The Nice Guys. The Gremlin - Midnight Hour, The Spectrums, The Stokers. The Sarah Siddons - The Stokers, Lar Hughes. Ardent Gallery - Alex Ghost, Lighthouse Fire, Brief Encounter Duo, Gwyn & Kate. RAFA Club - Brief Encounter Duo. The Three Horseshoes Inn - Lar Hughes. www.breconfringe. co.uk

THE RED LION MADLEY Britain’s Brewing Guest Ale Festival August Bank Holiday Live music every Saturday 7 - 10pm Beer garden - Incredible food 16th century historic coaching inn Sunny patio On site parking 8 letting rooms Dog friendly People also welcome BBQ every Sunday 1pm - 6pm

Telephone: 01981 251696 www.theredlionmadley.co.uk The Red Lion Madley HR2 9PH the red lion madley

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Sat 12 August SUMMER FAMILY FESTIVAL A weekend of free family fun, which includes live music, street theatre, carnival games, craft and puppetry activities, face painting and much more.

Food from street vendors. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, free, 01874 611622.

FRUIT MACHINE Malthouse, Ironbridge.

DOWN ON THE FARM FESTIVAL Featuring Dr Feelgood, Raptor, Under A Banner, Pablo Alto, Brassick, January Girl, Perk, Ragwort, Daisy Boy, Falcon Lane, Harlequins. Gwatkin Cider Co Ltd, Moorhampton Park Farm, Abbeydore, HR2 0AL, weekend ticket £38, day tickets available.

ENGLISH CIVIL WAR SOCIETY Brampton Bryan Sieges. The ECWS return with a full detachment to commemorate the sieges of 1643 and 1644. With cannons, muskets, pikes and a large Living History Village. A delight for all ages. Civil War Service at 11.15am at Brampton Bryan Church.

Aardvark Books, Manor Farm, Brampton Bryan, £4, under 16s free, 01547 530744.

BISYOC International Youth Symphony Orchestra. Programme includes Adams, Lauridsen, Borodin, Delius and Tchaikovsky. St Laurence’s Church, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £12.50, 01584 878141, www.bisyoc.com DYNAMITE DICK BAND Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

RADNORSHIRE ALES MUSIC Carnival Disco, DJ Andy Cox and DJ Will Jacks. Brookside Farmyard, New Radnor, LD8 2SU, 8pm.

DREAM TEAM South African band who infuse jazz with hip hop. For this special performance they will be joined by a four piece band to begin a series of celebrations to mark 135 years since King Cetshwayo stayed in the UK. The performance will include Zulu dance pieces, spoken word/poetry and instrumental music pieces with jazz vocalists. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 8.30pm, £15, 01874 611622.

SHACKFEST The Shack Revolution, Bastion Mews, Union St, Hereford, £5, 01432 509464.

SOLARSHERE 3/4 day astronomical and music festival.

Educational talks, workshops, planetarium, live music, solar and dark sky observing. Penmaenau Farm, Builth Wells. Free camping, £45 adults, 13-16 year olds £20, 12 and under free. www.solarshere.events

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Family Festival A DIFFERENT THREAD With a distinctive voice, bluesy harmonica and rhythmic guitar picking, this folk group has a refreshing and impulsive edge. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £5, 01497 821762.

Sun 13 August BISYOC International Youth Symphony Orchestra. Programme includes Adams, Lauridsen, Borodin, Delius and Tchaikovsky. Leominster Priory, 7.30pm, £12.50, www.bisyoc.com WAYNE MARTIN BAND Richmond Club, Hereford, 3-5pm.

FOLK SESSION Arvon Ale House, Temple St, Llandrindod Wells, 4pm.

BRECON JAZZ FESTIVAL 2017 Stalls and street market, concerts in venues large and small, music in the streets, hotels, cafes and bars.

Workshops and family activities.

Brecon, www.breconjazz2017.co.uk TROY REDFERN BAND Prince of Wales, Ledbury.

CHURCH STRETTON ARTS FESTIVAL Final concert featuring Swinging at the Cotton Club. An action-packed show celebrating the music, dance and songs of the Cotton Club. Featuring Lindy Hop Dance Company and Harry Strutters Hot Rhythm Orchestra.

Concord College, Acton Burnell, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £25, 01694 724106, www.strettonfestival.org.uk SHACKFEST The Shack Revolution, Bastion Mews, Union St, Hereford, free, 01432 509464.

LAKEFEST Eastnor Deer Park, Eastnor, Ledbury. Adult weekend tickets £105, adult day tickets £60, camping available, details www.lakefest.co.uk

BRECON FRINGE FESTIVAL Brecon Tap - Toby James, John Stuart Hogg, The Troupe, Dolly Mavies, John Eyre, Jesse River Dylan Murray.

Brecon Workmens Social Club - Fred & George, The Semantics, Sicknote Steve. The Three Horseshoes Inn - Scuffed Up Boots. The White Swan Toriah Fontaine, Dewdropper, The Stokers, Stuck in the Middle.

The Gremlin - Tarion, Catch 22, The Acoustix. Ardent Gallery - Tim Manning, Darren Baker, McCarthyism, John Eyre. Clarence Inn - Oakdale Silver Band, Ukoholix, Ka’s Ska Souls, The Semantics, 4C. The Sarah Siddons - Calling Card. Brecon Rugby Club - The Eezygeezers. www.breconfringe.co.uk PAUL DARK The Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm.

DOWN ON THE FARM FESTIVAL Featuring Fired Up, The BBC Band, Wolf Cryer, Alvin & The Angry Barrels, Pigdaze, Phil Black, Rich Clough, Pangolin. Gwatkin Cider Co Ltd, Moorhampton Park Farm, Abbeydore, HR2 0AL, weekend ticket £38, day tickets available.

ACOUSTIC OPEN MIC NIGHT Yew Tree, Peterstow, 7.30pm.

JAMES HOLLINGWORTH Acoustic guitar style fusing elements of folk, blues, trance, metal and psychedelic rock. The Fleet Inn, Twyning, 01684 274020.

SOLARSHERE 3/4 day astronomical and music festival.

Educational talks, workshops, planetarium, live music, solar and dark sky observing. Penmaenau Farm, Builth Wells. Free camping, £45 adults, 13-16 year olds £20, 12 and under free. www.solarshere.events SUMMER FAMILY FESTIVAL A weekend of free family fun, which includes live music, street theatre, carnival games, craft and puppetry activities, face painting and much more.

Food from street vendors. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, free, 01874 611622.

Brampton Bryan Seige

Live Music Every Saturday!

AUGUST MUSIC

Fri 4 - Rev Ferriday & The Longdogs - blues Sat 5 - Midnight Idols

Fri 11 - Funk & Soul DJ Jon Bengry

Sat 12 - Drum & Bass DJ Katon & Pheme Sat 19 - People’s Republic of Mercia Sun 20 - Acoustic Night with Amie Mon 21 - The Uproars

Sun 27 - Meats & Beats. See Facebook page

Open Mic

Every 3rd Friday in the month - 18 August

Jazz and Tapas with Footprints

Every 3rd Wednesday in the month - 16 August

Reet Petite, 18 West Street, Leominster

07484 545368

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Mon 14 August LAKEFEST Eastnor Deer Park, Eastnor, Ledbury.

Adult weekend tickets £105, adult day tickets £60, camping available, details www.lakefest.co.uk SOLARSHERE 3/4 day astronomical and music festival.

Educational talks, workshops, planetarium, live music, solar and dark sky observing. Penmaenau Farm, Builth Wells. Free camping, £45 adults, 13-16 year olds £20, 12 and under free. www.solarshere.events

Tues 15 August ORGAN CONCERT Featuring Paul Carr. Hereford Cathedral, 1.15pm, free entry, retiring collection.

OPEN MIC The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762.

Wed 16 August QUIZ NIGHT Hosted by Leo. De Koffie Pot, Bridge St, Hereford.

PAPRIKA BLUES TRIO Housman’s Cafe and Bar, Church Stretton.

THE DRAGON BAND The Horse and Jockey, Churchstoke, 8pm, free, donations.

Thurs 17 August LIVE MUSIC Crown & Anchor, Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

FOLK NIGHT Fiddles, penny whistles and squeezboxes. Irish/English acoustic session.

King’s Head, Tenbury Wells.

THE DREAMBOYS Male strip show. For ages 18+.

The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £25.50, 01432 340555.

Fri 18 August WHISKEY RIVER ACOUSTIC QUARTET Americana, Cajun, bluegrass, blues, roots and country. Black Swan, Leominster.

SMOKEROOM The Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford.

TYLER MASSEY De Koffie Pot, Bridge St, Hereford, 9pm.

SPEED SHEARING EVENT Oxford Arms, Kington, 7.30pm, all proceeds to the West Midlands Air Ambulance.

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OPEN MIC Reet Petite, West St, Leominster, 07484 545368.

MOUTHPIECE OF THE GODS Music and talk. John Kenny & The Carnyx. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 7.30pm, £12/£9. Part of Knucklas 17.

BLUES JAME The Rose & Crown, Church St, Ludlow.

THE RAIDERS Malthouse, Ironbridge.

FAMOUS LAST WORDS Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

MICRO BABY Dun Cow, Shrewsbury.

CHRIS BIGS LASER DISCO The Bell Inn, Etnam St, Leominster.

BEATROOT COLLECTIVE Ska and reggae. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £5, 01497 821762.

QUEENS IN THE PARK Mini-festival, live music, outside bar, barbecue and outside games. £3 entry fee, all proceeds will be donated to prostate cancer. From 2.30pm The Queen’s Head, 51 Bridge street, Kington, HR5 3DW.

JOHN NICHOLAS Acoustic rock singer and songwriter.

The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £5, 01497 821762.

Sat 19 August RAGWORT Acoustic folk with a twist. Swanfest, The Swan Inn, Aston Munslow.

THE GOLD ROOM Malthouse, Ironbridge.

THE ACCELERATORS The Stag, Llanidloes.

JOHNNY TRASHED Black Lion, Bridge St, Hereford.

KINGFEST Music, food, real ales, entertainment.

Outdoor/indoor stages. Bands, acoustic, solos, duos and trios. King’s Head, Tenbury Wells, 2pm-midnight.

Fundraising for Tenbury Transport Trust.

KNUCKLAS 17 Iron Age revels at Knucklas Castle.

Featuring Celtic Carnyx, Iron Age crafts, kids activities, cakes and ale, walks and talks, pony cart rides, cave painting, stories and poetry, music featuring Simon King Jazz Quartet and other bands, bar, food. Early Bird tickets £11, £3 under 19s, On gate £13, £6 under 19s, tickets from Old Garage Shop, Knighton and www.knucklas17.org PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF MERCIA Reet Petite, West St, Leominster, 07484 545368.

OUT OF ORDER Fountain Inn, Builth Wells.

HAY MUSIC Featuring The Camilli String Quartet.

Programme includes Vivaldi, Gershwin, Cole Porter and Scott Joplin.

Richard Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-onWye, 7.30pm, £10, students £5, 01497 822010.

APPLEBY KINSEY Nestfest 2017, 3pm. The Nest, Verzons Farm, Ledbury, HR8 2PZ. MISTER BLACK Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

WAREWOLVES OF POWYS Crown & Anchor, Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

John Kenny, Knucklas 17, 18 & 19 August

Michael Chapman

EBORACUM BAROQUE 17th and 18th century styled choir.

Berrington Hall, Leominster, 12pm, 2pm and 3pm. Normal admission fees apply, 01568 615721.

PRESTEIGNE FESTIVAL ‘The Consolations of Scholarship’.

Programme includes Peter Maxwell Davies, Poulenc, Michael Berkeley, Judith Weir. St Andrew’s Church, Presteigne, 8.30pm, £25/£15, students £6, 01544 267800, www.presteignefestival.com

PRESTEIGNE FESTIVAL ‘Legend and Fantasy at Old Radnor’.

St Stephen’s Church, Old Radnor, 11.30am, £14, students £6.

‘Knucklas Arches & Brahms’.

St Andrew’s Church, Presteigne, 2pm, £15/£10, students £6. ‘Catalan Peasant with Guitar’. St Michael’s Church, Discoed, 4.30pm, £12.50, students £6.

‘Nightingale Quartet In Presteigne’.

St Andrew’s Church, Presteigne, 7.45pm, £22/£17, students £6, 01544 267800, www.presteignefestival.com

BC ALL SKAS Crown & Anchor, Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

THE ROGUES R ‘n’ B, blues, rock and Indie.

King’s Head, Tenbury Wells.

Fri 25 August

DAVE LUKE TRIO Radnorshire Ales, Brookside Farmyard, New Radnor, LD8 2SU, 8pm.

Thurs 24 August

MICHAEL CHAPMAN The veteran troubadour and guitar hero returns. The Duke’s Arms, Presteigne, 8.30pm, £5 on the door.

Sun 20 August WORRIED MEN Prince of Wales, Ledbury.

AMIE Acoustic night. Reet Petite, West St, Leominster, 07484 545368.

HANNAH & BRIAN The Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm.

ACOUSTIC SESSION Arvon Ale House, Temple St, Llandrindod Wells, 4pm.

Mon 21 August THE UPROARS Reet Petite, West St, Leominster, 07484 545368.

Tues 22 August ORGAN CONCERT Featuring Daniel Justin. Hereford Cathedral, 1.15pm, free entry, retiring collection.

RICK SAUNDERS & VO FLETCHER Nori’s Cafe, Leominster, 7.30pm, £25 includes meal, please book, 01568 612876.

OPEN MIC The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762.

Wed 23 August THE DRAGON BAND The Horse and Jockey, Churchstoke, 8pm, free, donations.

AMERICANA SESSION Old time country blues. Banjos, harmonicas, washboards and trombones. King’s Head, Tenbury Wells.

LIVE MUSIC Housman’s Cafe and Bar, Church Stretton.

QUIZ NIGHT Hosted by Leo. De Koffie Pot, Bridge St, Hereford.

AMERICANA SESSION Grape Vaults, Leominster, 8pm.

SOUTHERN IMPACT Black Lion, Bridge St, Hereford.

OPEN MIC Hosted by Rhythm Thieves. Sun Inn, Leintwardine, 8pm.

STEADY ED & THE BOOGIEMEN The Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford.

THE BARRELS 30TH CHARITY BEER FESTIVAL Beers, ciders, music, food, party.

All monies to Hereford charities, 01432 274968.

ANSWER BACK + LOCAL SUPPORT Pop/rock crossover music group.

De Koffie Pot, Bridge St, Hereford, 9pm.

PRESTEIGNE FESTIVAL ‘Bagatelles After Beethoven’.

Tim Horton, piano. St Andrew’s Church, Presteigne, 2pm, £14/£10, students £6. ‘Celebration Concert for George Vass’. Presteigne Festival Orchestra, St Andrew’s Church, 7.45pm, £25/£18, students £6. 01544 267800, www.presteignefestival.com SIX APPEAL Malthouse, Ironbridge.

LIVE AT THE CLIVE Featuring Sarah Barnwell & James Hickman. Violinist and guitarist/vocalist join forces to offer music that combines swing, gypsy jazz, folk and blues.

The Clive, Bromfield Rd, Ludlow, 8pm, 01584 856565.

LIVE MUSIC Dun Cow, Shrewsbury.

FRIDAY NIGHT TURN TABLES DJ Set. Chang Thai Bar, Ludlow.

LIVE MUSIC White Horse, Clun.

FLEETWOOD BAC Tribute band. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £18.50/£16.50, 01432 340555.

Sat 26 August LIVE MUSIC Crown & Anchor, Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

MINISTRY OF SOUND Left Bank, Bridge St, Hereford, 8pm, £20 or £40 for VIP pass.

THE WEREWOLVES OF POWYS The Stag, Llanidloes.

THE BARRELS 30TH CHARITY BEER FESTIVAL Beers, ciders, music, food, party.

All monies to Hereford charities, 01432 274968.

NIKKI ROUS The Bell Inn, Etnam St, Leominster.

THE JERSEYS CONCERT Tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, 7.30pm, £14, www.ticketsource.co.uk BOUNCING BETTY Malthouse, Ironbridge.

A NIGHT ON BROADWAY Featuring a hand-picked 40+ orchestra and soloists, this one-off charity concert will explore Broadway and Hollywood musicals. All profits donated to St Michael’s Hospice. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £19.50/£17.50, 01432 340555.

Sun 27 August OUT OF ORDER No Bull Bike Rally, Penmaeneu Farm, Builth Wells.

LIVE MUSIC Barbecue and Beats. Chang Thai Bar, Ludlow, 12.30pm.

PRESTEIGNE FESTIVAL ‘Festival Eucharist’, St Andrew’s Church, Presteigne, 11am.

‘The Nightingales at Bleddfa’, Church of St Mary Magdalene, Bleddfa, 2.30pm, £15, students £6. ‘Bach To The Future’. St Mary’s Church, Kinnerton, 5pm, £12.50, students £6. ‘A Letter of Rights’. St Andrew’s Church, 7.45pm, £25/£18, students £6, 01544 267800, www.presteignefestival.com

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ACOUSTICA: ONE CROW SORROW Duo Barry Williams and Tim Guttridge.

Mixing guitar, banjo, ukulele and harmonica alongside two contrasting voices. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7.30pm, 01686 614555.

Leonore Trio, Presteigne Festival

PRESTEIGNE FESTIVAL ‘Capricco, Romances and Aztec Dances’. St Andrew’s Church, Presteigne, 2pm, £14/£10, students £6.

‘Festival Finale’, St Andrew’s Church, Presteigne, 7.45pm, £25/£18, students £6, 01544 267800, www.presteignefestival.com OPEN MIC The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762.

Wed 30 August Sun 27 August LIVE MUSIC The Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm.

MEATS & BEATS See Facebook page for details.

Reet Petite, West St, Leominster, 07484 545368.

THE SUNDAY EVENING CHILL An evening of music from local bands and artists. The Red Lion, West St, Knighton, 7.30pm, 01547 428080.

LIVE MUSIC Prince of Wales, Ledbury.

THE JERSEYS CONCERT Tribue to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, 2pm, £14, www.ticketsource.co.uk THE BARRELS 30TH CHARITY BEER FESTIVAL Beers, ciders, music, food, party.

All monies to Hereford charities, 01432 274968.

PROBABLY ROY Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

BROMYARD HOP FESTIVAL Featuring the World Championship Hop Pocket races, 4pm, a craft fair, hop heritage display (Falcon Hotel), mini-music festival in the Market Square 11am-4pm, parade of vintage vehicles and more. www.bromyardhopfestival.co.uk SALOPIAN Malthouse, Ironbridge.

SHREWSBURY STEAM RALLY Onslow Park, Shrewsbury, 9.15am, £13, children £1, under 5’s free, 01938 570874.

CHRIS QUINN Housman’s Cafe and Bar, Church Stretton.

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FOLK SESSION Arvon Ale House, Temple St, Llandrindod Wells, 4pm.

WHISKEY RIVER BOYS The Tram Inn, Eardisley, 8pm.

Mon 28 August PRESTEIGNE FESTIVAL ‘Sine Nomine A Cappella’. St Mary’s Parish Church, Pembridge, 11.30am, £15, students £6. ‘Songs of Innocence and Experience’. St Andrew’s Church, Presteigne, 2pm, £14/£10, students £6.

‘Memorial Concert for Mary Nolan’, Leonore Trio, St Andrew’s Church, 7pm, £22/£17, students £6. ‘Memoirs of a Pear-Shaped Life’, a Portrait of Erik Satie. Anne Lovett, piano and Christopher Good, actor, 9.30pm, £15/£10, students £6. 01544 267800, www.presteignefestival.com BLUE MOON BLUES BAND Join Nick and the boys for a rollocking bluesy time during the Aardvark Vide Grenier. A perfect end to summer.

Aardvark Books & Cafe, Manor Farm, Brampton Bryan, 11am-2pm, free, 01547 530744.

THE BARRELS 30TH CHARITY BEER FESTIVAL Beers, ciders, music, food, party.

All monies to Hereford charities, 01432 274968.

SHREWSBURY STEAM RALLY Onslow Park, Shrewsbury, 9.15am, £13, children £1, under 5’s free, 01938 570874.

Tues 29 August ORGAN CONCERT FeaturingSimon Bland. Hereford Cathedral, 1.15pm, free entry, retiring collection.

QUIZ NIGHT Hosted by Leo. De Koffie Pot, Bridge St, Hereford.

THE DRAGON BAND The Horse and Jockey, Churchstoke, 8pm, free, donations.

Thurs 31 August OPEN MIC NIGHT Hosted by Howard & Clare. Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford, 01952 610888.

VELVET DUKES Crown & Anchor, Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

SEPTEMBER Fri 1 September SENIOR MOMENTS With folk/blues/Americana veterans Andrew Hawkey and Stuart Maman Bolton. The Old Mill, Llanidloes, 8.30pm, free.

CRIMSON CHILD Malthouse, Ironbridge.

CIDER FESTIVAL Live music from 6pm. Broome Farm, Peterstow. www.rosscider.com or from the Yew Tree.

LEWIS CLARK & THE ESSENTIALS Original folk, blues and soul. De Koffie Pot, Bridge St, Hereford, 9pm.

THE RONALDOS Housman’s Cafe and Bar, Church Stretton.

HAY MUSIC Featuring Emma Abbate and Julian Perkins - Four Hands on One Piano.

Dorstone House, Hay-on-Wye, 5pm, £14, 01497 822010.

XL’S Rock and pop covers. The Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford.

THE RONALDOS Housman’s Cafe and Bar, Church Stretton.

MARK LATIMER / TREV DAVIES TRIO Chequers, Etnam St, Leominster.

Sat 2 September OPEN MIC Ledbury Community Hall, 7pm, £5, bring a bottle, 01531 632968.

STONED LOVE Plough, Whitecross Rd, Hereford.

WOOTOWN HILLBILLIES The Stag, Llanidloes.

KINNERSLEY FETE & DOG SHOW The Old Rectory, Kinnersley, HR3 6Q 2pm. Dog show registration phone 01544 327392.

CIDER FESTIVAL Live music from midday. Broome Farm, Peterstow. www.rosscider.com or from the Yew Tree.

CUSTARD CONNECTION Malthouse, Ironbridge.

THE DREAMERS And Everly Brothers tribute. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £17.50/£15, 01584 878141.

Sun 3 September STEVE AJAO BLUES GIANTS Prince of Wales, Ledbury.

CIDER FESTIVAL Live music from 12-4pm. Broome Farm, Peterstow. www.rosscider.com or from the Yew Tree.

BOON DOGZ The Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm.

LEE MCCRORY Queen’s Head, Monmouth, 01600 712767.

Mon 4 September CIDER CITY JAZZMEN The Barrels, St Owen’s St, Hereford, 01432 274968.

BRIMFIELD FOLK CLUB Brimfield Village Hall, Brimfield, near Ludlow, 7.30pm, 01584 711480 www. roger435.wixsite.com/brimfieldfolkclub.

AMERICANA SESSION Grape Vaults, Leominster, 8pm.

PUB QUIZ & BUFFET The Bell Inn, Etnam St, Leominster.

Tues 5 September UPTON BISHOP JAZZ CLUB Featuring Cafe Manouche, swinging hot jazz from the 40s. The Millennium Hall, Upton Bishop, Ross-on-Wye, 7.30pm, pre-booked tickets £10, 07970 343148.

Wed 6 September WHISKEY RIVER Hereford Bluesgrass Session. The Victory, St Owen St, Hereford, 8pm.

QUIZ NIGHT Hosted by Leo. De Koffie Pot, Bridge St, Hereford.

THE DRAGON BAND The Horse and Jockey, Churchstoke, 8pm, free, donations.

Thurs 7 September VO FLETCHER Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 8pm

Music Workshops

Fri 1 - Sun 3 September DELIGHTFUL SINGING WEEKEND Camp or daily visitor. All inclusive of art materials, singing workshops, homemade meals and refreshments.

From 4pm Fri - 2pm Sun. Montgomery, 078284 13484.

Sat 9 September THE BIG SING Rogers and Hammerstein. Led by West End performers teaching a medley of songs from a West End musical, working towards and end of workshop presentation for family and friends. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 12-6pm, £25, 07908 853914.

Sat 9 September A BORDER MARCHES EARLY MUSIC FORUM The Josquin Orbit. Music by Josquin des Prez, Isaac, Obrecht and Van Weerbeke. A workshop for singers, sackbuts, curtals, recorders (alto downward) and viols. Tutor: Peter Syrus. The Village Hall, Lydbury North, SY7 8AU, 10am-4.30pm. £14 for Early Music Fora members, £16 for non-members, £5 for students.

Prior booking essential. Contact Margaid Nickalls on 01588 676131 or margaid@btinternet.com For further details and an application form see www.bmemf.org.uk Monday THE GARRICK SINGERS The Courtyard, Hereford, 12-1.30pm and 2-3.30pm. £5 per session, 01432 340555.

Monday ALIVE & KICKIN’ CHOIR Old Muse, Glamorgan St, Brecon, 7-9pm, £5 public, £3 students/staff. tanyawalkermusic@hotmail.com Mondays CRAVEN ARMS MALE VOICE CHOIR All ages welcome singing a broad repertoire of traditional and modern songs.

Practice at The Craven Arms Community Centre, 7.30pm.

To find out more contact Martin on 01694 722500.

Monday BANDAMANIA Traditional dance music from far and wide.

Assembly Rooms, Presteigne 7.15pm, Sue Harris 01547 550158.

Tuesday ST MICHAELS SINGERS Welcome interest from new singers, (particularly basses and tenors!) If you are interested please phone our Chairperson Pat Mutton on 01584 819875. We meet on Tuesday evenings at 7.30pm in St Michael’s Village Hall, near Tenbury Wells.

Tuesday DOLAU MIXTURES Mixed choir. Dolau Community Hall, Llandrindod Wells, 8pm, 01597 851427.

Tuesday BANG ON DRUMS Drum circle. Black Lion, Bridge St, Hereford, 7-9pm, bring your own hand drums or drums and percussion instruments provided, 07870 747248, www.bangondrums.co.uk Tuesdays SAMBA BRECON We are a friendly community band which meets each week to practice drumming and have fun. Sue on 07792 165481 or Gill on 01497 821631.

7-9pm, Village Hall just outside Brecon.

Tuesday WHITTON VOICES Mixed community choir. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 8-10pm, £6. All welcome.

Led by Sue Harris, 01547 550158.

Wednesdays PLAY IT BY EAR A new course for tune players starts Feb 1st. Fabulous repertoire & expert tuition - sheet music & videos of all tunes included. Join our sociable group, meets in Craven Arms, 7.309.30pm. Full course £33 or £7 per week - contact Kitty Greenwood 01584 841564.

Wednesdays CON ANIMA Early music group based in Bishop’s Castle, singing renaissance and baroque music a capella and led by George Baker. Contact Jaqueline jacquelinesw@hotmail.co.uk Wednesday ROCKSPRING COMMUNITY CHOIR All welcome particularly men! Minimal charge.

Rockspring Community Centre, Ludlow. 01584 529053.

Wednesday LUDLOW LARKS COMMUNITY CHOIR Led by Polly Bolton. Songs from around the world. Ludlow Women’s Centre, 7.30pm-9.30pm. 01584 823609 or info@oak-barn.co.uk or www.jollypages.co.uk/larks Wednesday DRUMMING FOR DEMENTIA The Courtyard, Hereford, 2-3.30pm, £2 per session, 01432 340555.

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Thursday PRESTEIGNE POP CHOIR Contact John Hymas for details: 07969 440183, john@johnhymas.com

Every Tuesday OPEN MIC The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 01497 821762.

Thursday EDGE CHAMBER CHOIR Auditioned chamber choir led by Ros Crouch. Friends Meeting House, Ludlow, 7.30-9.30pm. 01584 841053 or ros.crouch@gmail.com

Every Tuesday OPEN MIC Run by Moz, PA provided, all welcome. Castle Vaults, Shrewsbury.

Thursday VOICE ACADEMY AT THE COURTYARD For ages 13+. The Courtyard, Hereford, 4.30-6pm, £4 per session, 01432 340555.

Thursday CLUNSONGBIRDS 10 -11.30am in Hightown Hall. All taught by ear. £5 per week. Led by Sue Harris 01547 550158 sumarieharris@btinternet.com Thursday CANTORION LLANDRINDOD Mixed choir, early/classical music. Howey VH, 7.45pm, 01874 754774.

First Thursdays BLACK HILL TUNE CLUB 2pm at the Crown Inn Longtown. Free. 01432 263495.

1st and 3rd Thursdays HEREFORD CHANTING CIRCLE 11am-1pm plus one Friday evening 8pm - 10pm.

Beautiful chants from a variety of spiritual traditions, no need to be a ‘singer’, just sing from the heart, all welcome. Contact Mike: 01432 261222 mikejhadden@ gmail.com or www.karimandsusanne.co.uk Friday MUSIC TIME For under 5s. The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury, 10.30am-11.30am, 01743 234970.

Friday FAMILY MUSIC MAKERS Fun sessions for parents and toddlers 12.30-2pm, £4 per adult and child pair, under 1s free. The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.

Sessions First Saturday OPEN MIC Greyhound Inn, Llangunllo, 9pm, 01547 550400.

First Saturday FOLK & IRISH SESSION Harp Inn, Glasbury-on-Wye, 8.30pm, free, 01497 847373.

First Saturday of month PICKIN’ AT THE BIRD The Bird in Hand, Coton Hill, Shrewsbury, 01743 357484, 9pm.

3rd Saturday OPEN MUSIC SESSION Harp Inn, Glasburyon-Wye, 8.30pm, free, 01497 847373.

Every Sunday FOLK SESSION The Old Mill, Llanidloes, 8pm, 01686 412008, all welcome.

Every Sunday OPEN MIC Stag, Llanidloes, 6.30pm, 01686 414824.

2 Sunday ACOUSTIC MUSIC SESSION Jill and Mark (from the Rhythm Thieves) hosting. All styles welcome.

The Sun Inn, Leintwardine, 8pm. nd

2nd and 4th Sunday FOLK SESSION Arvon Ale House, Temple St, Llandrindod Wells, 4pm, 07477 627267.

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Every Tuesday TUESDAY JAM SESSION The Falcon Hotel, Bromyard, 8-11pm, 01885 483034.

3rd Tuesday FOLK NIGHTS The Crown Inn, Longtown, 8pm. e-Newsletter john.baxter87@btinternet.com Last Tuesday HOMEND POETS & MUSICIANS Ledbury, www.folklife.org.uk/homend-poets.html 01684 563281.

(Sept-May).

Every Wednesday JAZZ EVENING Incorporating all styles of jazz. Horse & Jockey, Churchstoke, 8pm, all welcome, free, 01588 620060.

Every Wednesday ACOUSTIC NIGHT Baskerville Hall Hotel, near Hay-on-Wye, 8.30pm, 01497 820033.

Every Wednesday ACOUSTIC SESSION Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 8.45pm, 01531 632250.

Alternate Wednesdays FOLK SESSION Crown Inn, Colwall, 01684 541074.

2nd Wednesday OPEN MIC White Horse Inn, Clun, 8.30pm onwards. 01588 640305.

2nd & 4th Wednesday TELFORD ACOUSTIC CLUB The Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford, 9pm, 01952 610888.

3rd Wednesday JAZZ AND TAPAS With Mark Latimer.

Reet Petite, 18 West St, Leominster, 07484 545368.

Fourth Wednesday AMERICAN COUNTRY MUSIC NIGHT King’s Head, Tenbury Wells.

Every Thursday OPEN MUSIC SESSION Nat and Delia present Duke Joint Jam. Oxford Arms, Kington, 6.30pm, all welcome, 01544 230322.

Every Thursday SESSION Black Swan, Much Dewchurch, 01981 540295.

First Thursday OPEN MIC King’s Head, Tenbury Wells.

First Thursday BLACK HILL TUNE CLUB Longtown, 1.30pm, 01432 263495.

1st Thursday OPEN MUSIC SESSION All styles welcome.

The Fforest Inn, Llanfihangel Nant Melan, New Radnor, 8pm, 01544 350526.

1st Thursday FOLK Farmer’s Arms, Wellington Heath, 8pm, 01531 660253.

2nd Thursday OPEN MIC Talbot, West St, Leominster.

2nd Thursday OPEN FOLK SESSION Horse & Jockey, Churchstoke, 8.30pm, all welcome, free, 01588 620060.

3rd Thursday FOLK SESSION King’s Head, Tenbury Wells.

3rd Sunday ACOUSTIC SESSION Arvon Ale House, Temple St, Llandrindod Wells, 4pm, 07477 627267.

3rd Thursday FOLK DOWN THE TRACK Castle Inn, Knucklas, 7pm, 01547 528223 or 01547 528150.

Last Sunday SUNDAY SOUL SESSION The Corners Inn, Kingsland, 8.30pm, free, 01568 708385.

1st Friday ACOUSTIC SESSION The Blue Boar, Mill St, Ludlow, 8:30pm. Contact: Ann Gray 01584 879 348.

Every Monday ACOUSTIC NIGHT The Golden Lion Hotel, Llandysilio, near Welshpool, 01691 830295.

4th Thursday OPEN MIC Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford, 01952 610888.

Every Monday OPEN MIC NIGHT Bull Inn, Shrewsbury, 01743 344728.

2nd Friday OPEN MIC Reet Petite, 18 West St, Leominster, 07484 545368.

Every Monday nights BRECON TOWN BAND Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7-9pm. 01874 623650.

2nd Friday BAND BASED OPEN MIC Hosted by Rhythm Thieves. Sun Inn, Leintwardine, 8pm, 01568 770134.

First Monday BRIMFIELD FOLK CLUB 01584 711480 and the website at www.roger435.wixsite.com/brimfieldfolkclub

Last Friday TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC SESSION The Yew Tree, All Stretton, 8.30pm, all welcome. Contact Keith 07971 661615.

First Monday AMERICANA SESSION The Grape Vaults, Leominster, 01568 611404.

Last Friday OPEN MIC NIGHT With Mark from the Rhythm Thieves. Sun Inn, Leintwardine, 8.30pm, 01568 770134.

RHYTHM THIEVES Phone 01568 770134

Fri 4 Aug

Wheatsheaf, 50 High Street, Shrewsbury.

Fri 11 Aug

Sun Inn, Leintwardine, Band Open Mic, 8pm, drums and backline provided.

Fri 25 Aug

Sun Inn, Leintwardine, Open Mic, 8pm.

Trevor Davies Music

For all your musical needs 87 Etnam Street, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 8AE tel: 01568 613611

We stock Fender, Gibson, Ibanez, ESP, Fernandez, Epiphone, Indie, Aria, Ovation, Adamas, Martin, Taylor, Yamaha, Crafter, Burns, Washburn, Jackson, AER, Marshall, Hartke, Carlsbro, Laney, Zoom, Digitech, Tama, Casio.

Plus many other brands.

Approximately 500 guitars in stock and Brass, Woodwind, Drums, Keyboards, accessories and thousands of music books and sheet music.

Langstaffe Violins John Langstaffe

Maker & Restorer of Violins, Violas & Cellos Repairs, Fitting Up, Tonal Adjustments etc Room 12, 2nd Floor, Lion House 15, Broad Street, Leominster HR6 8BT

We also stock a selection of new and antique instruments and accessories T: 01568 620120 M: 07901 064875

www.langstaffe-violins.co.uk

VENUES ASSEMBLY ROOMS, Mill Street, Ludlow 01584 878141 BARRELS, St Owen Street, Hereford 01432 274968 BASKERVILLE ARMS, Clyro, near Hay-on-Wye 01497 820670.

BASKERVILLE HALL HOTEL, Clyro Court, near Hay-onWye 01497 820033.

BELL HOTEL, Commercial St, Newtown 01686 625540 BELL INN, Etnam St, Leominster 01568 616811 THE BRIDGE HOTEL, Tenbury Wells 01584 810434 THE BRIDGE, Ludlow 01584 872963 BLACK LION, Bridge St, Hereford, 01432 266000 CARAD, East St, Rhayader, 01597 810192 CENTRE CELF, Tremont Rd, Llandrindod Wells 01597 822777 CHARLTON ARMS, Ludlow, 01584 872813 CONQUEST THEATRE, Bromyard, 01885 488575 THE COURTYARD, Edgar St, Hereford. 01432 340555 THE DUKES ARMS, Presteigne 01544 267318 DUN COW, Shrewsbury 01743 356408 THE EXCHANGE, Newtown 01686 621814.

GARWAY VILLAGE HALL, Hereford 01981 580056 THE GEORGE & DRAGON, Knighton 01547 528532 GLEANINGS, near Bishop’s Castle, 01743 891412 THE GLOBE AT HAY, Hay-on-Wye 01497 821762 THE GOLDEN CROSS INN, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford 01432 880274.

GRAPE VAULTS, Broad St, Leominster 01568 611404.

THE GRANARY, Leominster 01568 614290.

THE GROVE HOTEL, Belle Vue, Shrewsbury, 01743 271227 THE HARP INN, Glasbury-on-Wye 01497 847373 THE HERDSMAN, Widemarsh St, Hereford, 01432 277330 HOPE & ANCHOR, Rope Walk, Wye St, Ross-on-Wye. 01989 563003.

HUNDRED HOUSE INN, Purslow, 01588 660541 KNIGHTON & DISTRICT COMMUNITY CENTRE, Knighton 07751 221487.

THE LAKESIDE CAFÉ, Llandrindod Wells, 01597 825679 LICHFIELD VAULTS, Church St, Hereford. 01432 266821 LION BALLROOM, Broad St, Leominster. 01568 611588 THE LOWFIELD INN, Marton, Welshpool 01743 891313 LUDLOW BREWING COMPANY, The Railway Shed, Ludlow 01584 873291 THE MALTHOUSE, Ironbridge, 01952 433712 MINER’S ARMS, Priest Weston 01938 561352 NELSON INN, Ludlow 01584 872908 NORI’S CAFE, 3 Church St, Leominster 01568 612876 OAKENGATES THEATRE, Telford. 01952 619020 THE OLD ELECTRIC SHOP, Hay-on-Wye 01497 821194 THE OLD MILL, High Street, Llanidloes 01686 412008 THE OXFORD ARMS, Duke St, Kington 01544 230322 THE PLOUGH INN, Whitecross Road, Hereford 01432 358867 ROSE & CROWN, Tenbury Wells, 01584 811336 ROYAL FOUNTAIN, Cleobury Mortimer 01299 272720 ROYAL OAK, Presteigne, 01544 260842.

THEATR BRYCHEINIOG, Canal Wharf, Brecon 01874 611622 THE HAFREN, Llanidloes Road, Newtown 01686 614555 THE THREE ELMS, Hereford. 01432 273338.

THREE TUNS, Bishop’s Castle. 01588 638797 THE VICTORY, 88 St Owen St, Hereford 01432 274998 VOLUNTEER, Harold St, Hereford 01432 276189.

WHITEHORSE INN, The Square, Clun. 01588 640305.

WHITE SWAN, Eardisland, 01544 388577 WYESIDE ARTS CENTRE, Builth Wells, 01982 552555

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band directory APPLEBY KINSEY a contemporary folk and jazz quartet: acoustic guitar, flute, saxophones, double bass, two female vocalists. A large repertoire of original songs from tender, lyrical, slightly dark, to up-tempo latin jazz and folk. Live original music with authenticity and sophistication for events, festivals, weddings, clubs. www.applebykinsey.com or call Ken on 07979 542 449.

BACK IN TIME Five-piece 50s and 60s band.

Tel: Alan on 01686 627679 or 07580 940006.

BANDAMANIA Community band playing wild and wonderful traditional music. Perfect for ceilidhs, parties and all sorts of local events. Sue Harris 01547 550158 sumarieharris@btinternet.com MARTIN BLAKE: Fingerpickin’ good guitar, banjo and vocals in a variety of line-ups from duo to 6 piece, including Whiskey River (5/6 piece electric Swamp Rock band) The Whiskey River Quartet (Acoustic 4 piece version), The Whiskey River Boys (duo version of the same), The Grass Snakes (6 piece Honky-Tonk Bluegrass Band with loads of harmony vocals), and Blakes III, (eclectic long standing trio with clarinet, fiddle, guitar & 3 part harmony vocals) - Pubs, Clubs, Parties, Weddings, Divorces etc. Contact: 07846 669890 or 01432 342018. Email: martin@martinblake.co.uk Website: www.martinblake.co.uk THE BUTCHER’S DOGS - Two crazy, high octaine Irish Bluegrass Country Americana Rockabilly loving dudes with a lust for life have guitars, banjos and mandolins to bring a borderland Ho-Down to a place of your choice. Will travel, have played in London, Liverpool, Bristol and Cardiff. Contact Toby 07870 781853, John 01544 230699, email eurolott@tiscali.co.uk CHRISIE J LOCAL VOCALIST! I sing Jazz. Soul, Musical Theatre, Pop and Rock. For more information or to make a booking email chrisiej20@gmail.com or phone 079688 93719. Look at my Facebook page Chrisie J and Youtube channel Chrisie J for performance videos.

FLATWORLD Roots ‘n’ grooves from Eastern Europe and beyond. Lively 5-piece band with magnificent tunes and kicking rhythm for your festival, wedding, party or pub. Also circle dancing with caller. Contact Neil on 01684 569611 or 07866 021489; www.flatworld.org.uk or email info@flat-world.org.uk GROOVE DYNAMITE ignites the fuse to your dancing shoes! This 8 piece function band brings explosive Soul, Funk and Disco to parties, weddings and special events, packing dance floors across Shropshire and surrounding counties. For bookings/enquiries email groovedynamite@gmail.com, www.groovedynamite. co.uk or 07964 714754.

HOT CLIMATE Ultimate party band, best 6-piece line up ever. For top musical entertainment at your party/ wedding/festival or corporate function. Book now!

New footage on www.hotclimate.co.uk. Contact Charlie 01568 613895 or mobile 07702 528088 anytime!

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LITTLE RUMBA A classy four piece band featuring Hugh, John, Jacqui & Pete, from The Tango Band and The Rumbajax, playing moody, melancholy music everything from East European and South American to the Blues. Viola, violin, accordion, saxophones, guitar, vocals and bass. 01547 520339 www.littlerumba.com LOS SQUIDEROS “The Greatest Mexican Band to come out of Hereford in a Hundred Years” Fabulous party band with a long history of amazing crowds. Playing surf, funk and ska with latino beats.. Also, The Swing Set; Swing jazz, Blues and rock n roll from the Squid collective.

Contact Leo 07816 686856 leocaithness@tiscali. co.uk MELOMANICS Principally a wacky Duo with an amazingly dynamic sound, playing their eclectic and cosmopoloitan repertoire with engagingly humour and infectious energy (sustainable). Far more than just great music. And stilts if appropriate. Find out just how much fun a ceilidh really can be, either with separate caller or the minimal option with Tim calling and playing.

Ideal for parties, weddings, fund-raising events, festivals, shows, pubs, restaurants, etc. Scottish, Irish and French-themed specialities (Timoléon pour vos soirées francaises). For info call Tim on 01743 719438, or Rich 01743 718612. Email tim@melomanics.co.uk. Website www.melomanics.co.uk MUCH ADO - The band for your ceilidh or barn dance. 4-piece band with caller for ceilidhs, barn dances, weddings, parties, shows, fetes, etc. Alan Oberman 01982 570432, email alan.oberman@ gmail.com. See website www.muchadoband.com NEW TRICKS Lively 4-piece 60’s, 70’s band playing classic tunes of the era. With some blues/rock and country/rock. Barry 07754 534406 or David 01568 612661.

ObScUrE A multi-talented, well-rehearsed fun band.

With songs from Kings of Leon, ZZ Top, Eric Clapton, Stereophonics, Dire Straits, Peter Frampton, Oasis, Beatles, Rolling Stones and more. Blues to Ballads. Rock to Reggae. Soul to Swing. Tenbury Wells based. Tel: 07951 449658.

OVER THE HILLBILLIES - Lively, foot stomping, rip-roaring band performing everything from Led Zep to Kylie, Dolly to Motorhead, and Blur to the Bee Gees. With a look fashioned straight from “Deliverance”, playing on a banjo, fiddle, tea-chest bass, drums, harmonicas, guitar and a suitcase(!) we are perfect for parties, pubs, festivals and anything else that involves drinking and dancing.

Contactl Linda on 01686 670409 / 07816 125802 or find us on Facebook.com/Over-the-Hillbillies.

YEEEEHAAAAA! REVEREND FERRIDAY Upbeat One Man Blues Band. Playing driving slide guitar with rockabilly flair, seasoned with a touch of Americana, a mix of stomping originals and traditional classics. Available for all occasions, large or small. Contact the Reverend: 01584 711700 - 07766 185451 revferriday@gmail.com - www.revferriday.com

RHYTHM THIEVES Funky, folky and fun. Firm favourites at festivals, pubs, parties and events around the Midlands and beyond, Rhythm Thieves are a lively must-see band who deliver an unforgettable and highly entertaining night out. “Full of fire and enthusiasm” Mike Harding, BBC Radio 2 “Great, super, lovely - our resident band” Genevieve Tudor. BBC Radio Midlands Folk Show. “If they don’t make you smile, you’re probably dead.”

Wheaton Aston Folk Festival Tel: 01568 770 134, e-mail rhythmthieves@hotmail.com SAMBUCA Ludlow based acoustic trio, playing a nice mix of jazz standards, classic blues, sambas etc. For more information call Richard 07974 399524.

SEAN SAYE Great acoustic music for all occasions, easy listening to singalong party. Music from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. Contact tel: 07734 399497 or email seansaye@yahoo.co.uk.

Website www.seansaye.com.

SILVER BRANCH (Ceilidh and Concert Band).

CEILIDH BAND with caller. Available for weddings/ birthday parties/fund raisers, etc. For photos/videos please see our Facebook page. For further enquiries, ring David on 01982 540832 or Anna on 07980 961187. SILVER BRANCH (UN-CALLED FOR) - Five piece cutting edge instrumental Folk Band.

Available for concerts/gigs. Tel nos. as above.

SOUL SUPPLY 6-piece soul, Motown and R & B Party Band. Guaranteed to turn your event into a hive of nonstop dance floor activity. Available for weddings, parties and corporate events.

Full PA, lights, staging and disco as required.

079905 75531 or 01568 708868 www.soulsupplyband.co.uk info@soulsupplyband.co.uk

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SLIPPERY SLOPE Silly, melancholy and beautiful music played on accordion, fiddle, guitar and steel pan. From ska to klezmer via a Parisian cafe and a Russian vodka bar. For more info please call Jo or Ben on 01981 510136 see www.slipperyslope.org. uk or email slipperyslope@hotmail.com STONED CHERRIES Are: Dave Evans, guitar, mandolin, vocals; Roger Pugh, guitar, mandola, vocals; Aly May, whistles, vocals and Matt Donaldson, bass, percussion and vocals. A dynamic folk / rock fusion of original, traditional and modern songs and tunes. Roger 01885 483425 / 07779 694615 / pugh@live.co.uk or Dave 01886 822132 / 07817 220016 / dgand2@btinternet.com www.dgand2.wix. com/thestonedcherries THE SULTANA BROTHERS Fine R&B from one of the best bands around! The ultimate hip swingin’, foot tappin’ party band - guaranteed to help you dance the night away. For bookings/enquiries contact Phil 07791 129391 or Adam 07855 037092.

Website www.thesultanabrothers.vpweb.co.uk or find us on Facebook.com/thesultanabros THE VILLAGE QUIRE The Village Quire - spinetingling harmonies sung with all the emotional clout, subtlety of expression and love of life that you get when voices are raised together in song. Music from and inspired by the folk harmony, west gallery and shape note traditions all woven together with words and stories. Various shows available to book, including ‘Back to the Garden’ – life and hope in the trenches based on original letters from WW1 Herefordshire soldier and gardener William Bevan.

“The Village Quire have become one of my favourite singing groups of all time ... (Frank Hennessy, Celtic Heartbeat, Radio Wales). For bookings / further info ring 01497 847676 www.villagequire.org.uk TRIO TANGENTE Violin and vocal led spicy fun energetic Latin/Tango/Hot Club/ Gypsy influenced band. For all occasions. Contact Faith 07870 320022.

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You can amend the wording anytime during the year, just call Clare on 01544 260051 or email: info@broadsheep.com

Don’t forget... if you have any gigs in the area, please email/phone by the 15th of the preceding month for FREE LISTINGS.

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theatre PERFORMANCE

Pride and Prejudice

Thurs 3 August CHOPPING CHILLIES This one-woman play tells the tale of Ajna Jan, a martial artist from Kerala, who inherits his uncle’s cobbler’s shop in Camden Town. An unlikely friendship with Katie, a young woman who runs the Indian street food cafe next door develops... Church Stretton School, 7.30pm, £12, 01694 724106, www.strettonfestival.org.uk Part of Church Stretton Arts Festival.

Thurs 3 August FROM LAND TO MOUTH A PENTABUST THEATRE COMPANY PRODUCTION. An audio experience for agricultural shows. A unique project to share farmers’ stories on farming. Recommended for all ages. Burwarton Show, Cleobury North, WV16 6RP, 01584 856564.

Sat 5 August THE COMEDY OF ERRORS ILLYRIA’s production is re-located to the town of Ephesus, Mexico and is performed by our very own 5-piece Mariachi band, resplendent in ponchos and sombreros! Outdoor event at Abergavenny Castle Grounds, 7pm, bring a picnic, warm clothing and something to sit on. Bar and hot drinks available. 01873 850805.

Sat 5 August THE TEMPEST THE LAMDA GRADUATES of 2013, The Wet Mariners, re-unite once again for a vibrant one off performance.

Willow Globe Theatre, Penlanole, Llanwrthwl, Llandrindod Wells, 7pm, £10/£5, 01597 811487.

Sun 6 August THE EMPEROR’S NEW CLOTHES ILLYRIA. Based on the timeless Hans Christian Andersen story. There is no nudity in the production, although one of the actors may be a little chilly. Suitable for ages 5+.

Outdoor event at Abergavenny Castle Grounds, 2.30pm.

Bring a picnic, warm clothing and something to sit on.

Bar and hot drinks available. 01873 850805.

Sun 6 August THE LOST WORLD ILLYRIA. Prehistoric thrills, monster laughs and life-size dinosaurs abound. Recommended for older children and their families. Outdoor event at Abergavenny Castle Grounds, 7pm, bring a picnic, warm clothing and something to sit on. Bar and hot drinks available.

01873 850805.

Sun 6 August AS YOU LIKE IT MADCAP THEATRE PRODUCTIONS. Telling the story of Rosalind and her cousin Celia who flee family persecution to find freedom. Queenswood Country Park, near Leominster, HR6 0PY, 7pm, £13, over 60s, under 16s and students £11, family £40. Bring your own chairs, picnic rugs and food. www.herefordshirewt.org

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Wed 9 August PRIDE AND PREJUDICE CHAPTERHOUSE. Sparks fly when spirited, confident and organising Elizabeth Bennet meets single, rich and proud Mr Darcy... Church Stretton School, 7.30pm, £15, 01694 722535, www.strettonfestival.org.uk Part of Church Stretton Arts Festival.

Wed 16 August ROMEO & JULIET THE THREE INCH FOOLS. Five actors, with all manner of musical instruments, present an inventive take on Shakespeare’s infamous story of whirlwind romance and bitter tragedy. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, outdoor performance, refreshments available al fresco from 5.30pm, performance from 7pm, £12/£10, £8 under 16s.

Bring your own seating/rugs etc. 01497 821762.

Thurs 17 August TWELFTH NIGHT THE THREE INCH FOOLS. Five actors, with all manner of musical instruments, present an inventive take on Shakespeare’s rib-ticklingly good comedy of oldfashioned trickery and mistaken identity. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, outdoor performance, refreshments available al fresco from 5.30pm, performance from 7pm, £12/£10, £8 under 16s. Bring your own seating/rugs etc.

Tues 22 & 29 August, Tues 12, 19 & 26 September IT’S A VICAR’S LIFE! A light-hearted, living history interpretation of the lives and exploits of some of the colourful historical characters who have lived and worked at the Cathedral since the Middle Ages. Start at the Welcome Desk, Hereford Cathedral, 4pm, £5, booking essential, 01432 374210.

Friday 25 August GOTHIC TALES REDHEART THEATRE presents two thrilling performances of Victorian mystery and suspense.

Centre Celf, Llandrindod Wells, 1pm and 7.30pm, tickets £5, £4 concession. 01597 822777, email centrecelf@celfogwmpas.org Wed 30 August - Sat 2 September ANNE BOLEYN HERE TO THERE PRODUCTIONS. A historical drama telling the story of Henry VIII’s notorious second wife.

The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm, £17/£13, 01432 340555.

MUSICAL THEATRE & OPERA Wed 2 - Sat 5 August OLIVER! THE MUSICAL REGAL’S COMMUNITY MUSICAL. Bringing Charles Dickens’ beloved novel to life. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm, Sat 2pm & 7.30pm, 01584 811442.

Celebrating 300 Years at The Pales September 11th-17th 2017

The Quaker Meeting House at The Pales, Llandegley, Radnorshire celebrates with a week of free events.

All are welcome.

Monday 11th, 11am-1pm Explore the Landscape on a walk led by local historian Derek Turner.

2-4pm Discover the Geology with geologist Joe Botting from Llandrindod Wells Museum.

Tuesday 12th, 10.30am-4pm Art at the Pales. Be inspired by the amazing views.

Wednesday 13th, 10.30am-4pm Quaker Testimonies reflected at The Pales.

A day of reflection led by Peter Rivers.

Thursday 14th, 10.30am-4pm Pales History Day. Quaker Women; ‘Bloody Quakers!’ Life at the Pales… Historians discuss three hundred years of Quaker activity.

Friday 15th, 10.30am-4pm Open Day. Meet Quakers, explore the grounds, learn about future plans.

Sat. 16th, 3pm Pales Peace Choir Concert followed by camp fire and barbecue.

Sunday 17th, 3pm Meeting for Worship For more details see thepales.org.uk

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Fri 1 September POP: A MAGICAL COMEDY SHOW Featuring Christian Lee; our hapless hero. Be astounded in this totally word-free clown and magic show that follows his exciting adventures at sea. Mr Bean meets Charlie Chaplin in this mind-blowing feast of illusion, comedy and massive balloon. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 2pm, £8.50/£7.50, 01982 552555.

King Cetshwayo

DRAMA WORKSHOPS

Mon 7 August THE MIKADO ILLYRIA. Gilbert & Sullivan’s wry comic opera is set in Japan and performed by a cast of six actor/singers.

Outdoor event at Abergavenny Castle Grounds, 7pm, bring a picnic, warm clothing and something to sit on.

Bar and hot drinks available. 01873 850805.

Fri 11 - Sun 13 August ANNIE Enjoy the end result of the young people’s hard work at Summer Youth Project. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7pm, 07967 517125.

Wed 23 - Fri 25 August KING CETSHWAYO: THE MUSICAL The musical tells the story of the Zulu’s defiance against the English and Welsh regiments during the Anglo-Zulu wars and the victories that re-inspired the pride of the nation; defeating guns with spears. The show also features performances from the Zulu Royal Family and descendents of King Cetshwayo. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, Thurs 2pm & 7.30pm, £25-£15, 01874 611622.

Mon 21 - Fri 25 August HAFREN RISING STARS SUMMER SCHOOL For ages 6 - 12 year olds. Packed lunch required.

Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 9am-5pm, £100 for five days.

Bookings, 01686 614555.

Mon 21 - Fri 25 August A PLAY IN A WEEK The play will be all about fantastical beasts found in the magical realm. Learn a plethora of drama and prop making skills to create a safari tour around the globe. All parents and carers welcome to watch the final safari tour.

For ages 5 - 11 years, 9am, £35, bursaries available. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, for bookings tel 077395 18334 or email cfrancesking@hotmail.com Tues 12 September OPEN AUDITIONS FOR THEATRE PANTOMIME Talented girls from across Shropshire for an exciting performance opportunity in Theatre Severn’s pantomime, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Applicants must be aged 9-15 and under 5ft 4”. Registration 4pm and will take approx. 2 hours. Full commitment is required from rehearsal period to performance 17 Nov - 7 Jan. Further information www.theatresevern.co.uk or 01743 281281.

CHILDREN’S THEATRE Fri 25 August GROOVY UV SHOW Ultra violet puppet theatre show, suitable for all ages.

Pavilion, Llandrindod Wells, 5.30pm, £4.50, £3 children, £10 family, 01597 258118.

Groovy UV Show

Sous Chef and Summer Kitchen Help- Immediate Start The Globe at Hay - Hereford HR3 Off Grid Gourmet at the globe at hay is a busy cafe and restaurant serving lunch, dinner and catering for private events in the beautiful town of Hay-on-Wye. We are looking to hire a SOUS CHEF to help us expand our kitchen team ready for the summer starting immediately. We pride ourselves on making fantastic seasonal dishes using the best local produce and supporting community business.

Working alongside Head Chef Hugh Sawyer you will have the opportunity to further gain kitchen and management experience in a professional environment. The position involves adhering to food preparation/cooking standards, food purchasing and storage and managing daily kitchen operations. You must be a team player with the ability to learn quickly. Experience in a kitchen environment is essential. For kitchen help, previous experience is not.

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Hugh trained with Rick Stein, Gerwin Brand, Head chef to Raymond Blanc at Le Manoir, and worked as a private chef for billionaires in Switzerland.

Full time position including weekends/evenings. Full and part-time positions available To apply, please email hugh.sawyer@gmail.com or call 01497821762

Pop: A Magical Comedy Show

Wednesdays 5pm - 6pm Junior Youth, Years 3,4 & 5.

Wednesdays 6pm - 7pm Junior Youth, Years 6,7 & 8.

Thursdays 8.30pm - 10pm Senior Youth, Years 9, 10 & 11, 16 - 25. Call 01874 611622 for details or visit www. brycheiniog.co.uk Tuesdays SENIOR YOUTH THEATRE The Courtyard, Hereford, £62 term, 01432 340555.

Tuesdays YOUTH THEATRE for 7-14 year-olds after school. Ledbury Market Theatre, 01432 383663.

Wednesdays KINGTON YOUTH THEATRE With Kate Ganderton. Kington Primary School. Wed - Junior 7-11 years, 4-5.30pm. Intermediate 11+ 5.30-7pm. £42 per term, 01432 340555.

HAVE A GO SHAKESPEARE Fortnightly group sessions for anyone interested in having a go at Shakespeare read, discuss, explore, perform and have fun!

Wednesdays - Llandrindod Wells. Thursday - Rhayader.

Fridays - Builth Wells. www.shakespearelink.co.uk or call 01597 811487.

HAY SENIOR YOUTH THEATRE For 12-17 year olds.

The Globe, Hay-on-Wye. Call Janine Sharp on 07733 055430 for details or to express an interest.

MID POWYS YOUTH THEATRE Tuesdays Junior Youth Theatre 8-11, 4.15pm-5pm. 11-14 years, 5.15pm-6.15pm.

Wyeside Arts Centre, Builth Wells Senior Youth Theatre 14+ 7pm-9.30pm. The Drama Centre, Llandrindod Wells.

Contact Ralph Bolland on 07810 350994.

COURTYARD THEATRE, HEREFORD Wed - Courtyard Kids, reception 4.15-5pm, Year 2 5-5.45pm, £62.50 per term. Sat - Junior Youth Theatre.

From Year 3 - Year 9, phone for times, £67.50 per term.

Wed - Intermediate Youth Theatre. For years 10 & 11, 6-7.30pm, £69.50 per term. Fri - Senior Youth Theatre, for ages 16+, 6.30pm-8.30pm, £72.50 per term.

Thurs - Courtyard Musical Theatre for ages 11+, 6.30pm-8.30pm, £50 per term. Mon - Bromyard Conquest Kids, 3.45-4.30pm, £35 per term. Bromyard Juniors 4.305.30pm, £42 per term, £38 per term. Bromyard Intermediates, 6-7.30pm, £42 per term. Bromyard Seniors, 7.30pm9.30pm, £45 per term. Wed - Kington Juniors 4-5.30pm, £42 per term. Kington Intermediates, 5.30pm-7pm, £42 per term. The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.

Thursdays and Saturdays SHROPSHIRE YOUTH THEATRE Providing training in a range of theatre skills for ages 5-25. All abilities welcome. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury. Contact Maggie Love: 07813 026367.

Every Thurs ADULT DRAMA CLUB AT THE GLOBE IN HAY for anyone interested in having fun trying out some performance skills with Janine Sharp. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7-30pm-9-30pm. £6. 07733 055430.

Thursdays LEINTWARDINE YOUTH THEATRE Run by Teme Valley Youth Project. For ages 11+. Leintwardine Community Centre, 4-5pm, 01568 770110.

Thursdays IMPULSIVE THEATRE COMPANY For ages 13-19. The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury, 5-6.45pm, 07916 277928.

Every Saturday HAY YOUTH THEATRE AT THE GLOBE IN HAY for ages 7-11. Excl. half term, 10.30-12.30pm, £6. Loads of fun! Call Janine Sharp on 07733 055430.

Mondays BROMYARD YOUTH THEATRE Led by Kate Ganderton. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard. Ages 4-6.

Juniors ages 6-1. Intermediate ages 11-14. All £30 per term. Senior ages 14-18, £35 per term, 01432 340555.

Mondays TOTALLY ACTING Do you love acting? Learn the TV, film, stage acting techniques used by professionals. The Appletree Studio, 15 Lower Galdeford, Ludlow, SY8 1RU. Contact Rob Ford on 07772 823775, email: robjuckes@yahoo.co.uk THEATR IEUENTID / BRYCHEINIOG YOUTH THEATRE Are you passionate about drama, performing and being involved in theatre? Aged 4 to 25? With weekly sessions tailored to suit the needs of each year group, from 4 years and up, this is a great opportunity to explore and create exciting theatre, develop as a young actor and grow in confidence. You will also have the opportunity to be involved in the new Theatr Brycheiniog’s Youth Theatre productions. Theatr Brycheiniog is a member of The National Association of Youth Theatres. Mondays 3.45pm - 4.45pm Roundabout, Reception & Years 1 & 2.

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Thurs 24 August JETHRO Jethro beguiles and befuddles his audience with the endless stream of irreverent twaddle that has created a comedy genius. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £21, 01432 340555.

Talks

Until 4 August KESWICK IN WALES CONVENTION 2017 With guest speakers, bible teaching, missionary reports and more. Pavilion, Llandrindod Wells, 01597 822700 or info@keswickinwales.org.uk

Poetry & Storytelling

Fri 1 September THE GOLDEN OAK The magic of British trees through stories and song by renowned storyteller, Cat Weatherill. Willow Globe Theatre, Penlanole, Llanwrthwl, Llandrindod Wells, 7pm, £10/£5, 01597 811487.

Sat 9 September POETRY MARATHON A free poetry festival supporting people displaced by war and violence. Knighton Community Centre, Knighton, LD7 1DR from 11am. With high quality published poets and musicians, bookstall, exhibition and refreshments.

Featuring Steve Griffiths, Bill Thomas, Frances Field (Marches Poet), Philip Wells, Rhiannon Hooson, Lyndon Davies, Chris Kinsey, Nicholas Murray (Rack Press), Nadia Kingsley, Amanda Lawrence (reader), Mike Shaw (reader), Allen Fisher, Gareth Owen, Dr Vole, Meg Cox, Camilla Saunders (music), Mick Greenway, Jean Atkin, Graham Trew (singer), Richard Lewis (piano), Poetry in Presteigne Group, Helena Paul and Camilla Saunders, Roger Garfitt, Lynden & Gareth Rees-Roberts.

Further details www.poetrymarathon2017.com

Comedy

Fri 11 August JIM DAVIDSON - 40 YEARS ON Jim Davidson takes you through 40 years of his life and the gags never stop coming. The Pavilion, Llandrindod Wells,6.45pm, £23.50 plus booking fee, 01597 258118, www.pavilionmidwales.co.uk

Tues 1 & Mon 7 August ON THE TRAIL OF THE MORTIMERS’ An illustrated talk and coach tour by Philip Hume.

St Laurence’s Parish Hall talk on 1 Aug, coach tour on 7 Aug, 01694 724106, www.strettonfestival.org.uk Part of Church Stretton & South Shropshire Arts Festival.

Thurs 3 August GREENPEACE Activists talk about their experiences volunteering for Greenpeace. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, pbdelphiee@hotmail.com Sat 12 August BROMYARD & DISTRICT LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY Visit to Worcester Military Museum. Talk by Colonel Stamford Cartwright followed by guided tour round the museum. Car sharing, meet at Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 9.30am.

Sun 13 August WELSH COSTUME Rosamund Black discusses the origins of Welsh costume, drawing on early illustrations and documentation.

Assembly Rooms, Market Hall, Presteigne, 3pm, £5 from Courtyard Antiques, The Workhouse or wegottickets.com and on the door.

Fri 18 August THE MOUTHPIECE OF THE GODS John Kenny’s solo lecture and demonstration tells the ongoing story of the reconstruction of the Carnyx, the iconic Iron Age Celtic instrument, and the evolution of the great family of lip reed instruments. Assembly Rooms, Market Hall, Presteigne, 7.30pm, £12/£9, www.Knucklas17.com Part of Knucklas 17.

Thurs 24 - Tues 29 August PRESTEIGNE FESTIVAL 25 Aug - ‘What Do We Mean When We Talk About Borders?’ Nicholas Murray. St Michael’s Church, Discoed, 11am, £7.50. 26 Aug - ‘The Strange Death Bruce Robinson, Desert Island Picks

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of the Counter-Culture. Ian Marchant. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 11am, £6. 27 Aug - ‘Music from Another World’. Stephen Hugh-Jones. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 12.30pm, £6. 28 Aug - ‘Sidney Nolan - Global Artist’. Dr Simon Pierse. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 11am, £6. 28 Aug - ‘A Life in Music’. Edward Gregson in conversation with David Wordsworth. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 4pm, £6. 29 Aug - ‘Danish Music Since Nielsen’. Daniel Grimley. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 11am, £6. 01544 267800, www.presteignefestival.com

A short course development from the legendary ‘Week of Storytelling’: working with timeless themes common to many stories. Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton, 01544 550377, www.bleddfaweekofstorytelling.wordpress.com

Fri 25 August DESERT ISLAND PICKS: BRUCE ROBINSON English director, novelist and actor. Writer and director of the cult classic ‘Withnail and I’ and ‘The Rum Diar’.

Hosted by Jasper Fforde. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762.

RAISE MONEY FOR REFUGEE CHARITIES A fundraising poetry event is being planned for 9 Sept in Knighton.

Details email nicky.colston@btinternet.com Knighton & District Refugee Support Group.

Thurs 7 September LEOMINSTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY Trip to Gloucester Docks. Leaves Leominster Fire Station Car Park at 9.30am. £29 includes two hour canal trip with cream tea, email donald.millar@yahoo.co.uk for details.

Workshops & Courses Thurs 10 & 24 August PHILOSOPHY CAFE An informal group which offers the chance to discuss philosophical issues. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, 01497 821762.

Every 4th Tues SCIENCE CAFE Looking at a specific topic, or chat about science in the news. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, 01497 821762.

August SUMMER READING CHALLENGE 2017 ANIMAL AGENTS 1 Aug - Who’s Around the Corner - making skills to help the amateur sleuth plus film, ‘Basil the Great Mouse Detective’ (U). 8 Aug - It’s a Secret plus film ‘G-Force’ (PG). 15 Aug - Build a Beast, creative monster morning, plus film ‘Wallace & Grommit: the Curse of the WereRabbit’ (U). 22 Aug - Be the Detective , murder mystery fun, plus film ‘Zootropolis’ (PG). 29 Aug - Dinosaur Discovery Day. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, workshop 11am-1pm, film/event 2pm, £7 for both events, £2 workshop, £5 film, 01584 878141.

August & September STORYTELLING COURSES 24 - 27 Aug - ‘Freeing the Storyteller’s Voice’. An experimental course designed to develop your skills to deliver to an audience, £280. 31 Aug - 3 Sept - Intensive storytelling course for experienced tellers who want to enhance their performance skills, £280. 7 - 10 Sept - ‘Myth Enactment’.

STORY SPACE - Storytelling Workshops and also Creative Writing; Coaching; CPD Training for Educators, and group or individual tuition in Tai Chi Movements for Wellbeing. The next open Storytelling Workshop is on October 21st 2017 at The Fold, near Worcester. For info see www. storyspace.co.uk or email info.storyspace@gmail.com

2nd & 4th Saturdays WELSH CHATTING GROUP CARAD, East St, Rhayader, 10.15am-11.45am, 01597 810741.

Mondays STORY CORNER AT THE COURTYARD For ages 4 years and under. The Courtyard, Hereford, 10.15am-11am, £4 per session, £1 per extra child, 01432 340555.

Mondays WRITING FOR THE STAGE The Courtyard, Hereford, 10.30am-12.30pm, 01432 340555.

Every Tues READING ROOM The Courtyard, Hereford, 10.30am-12.30pm, £52 per term, 01432 340555.

Fourth Tuesday SCIENCE CAFÉ New, informal group discussing scientific topics. The Globe in Hay, 7pm, free, all welcome. Contact sciencecafe@outlook.com First Wednesday of the month POETRY CAFE, Charlton Arms, Ludlow, 7.30pm, 01584 872813.

2nd Wed of each month MID WALES WRITERS GROUP An informal writers’ group for wordsmiths of all kinds.

Wyeside Arts Centre, Builth Wells, 7.30pm, £2.50, 01982 552555.

Every 3rd Thursday PLAY READING Led by Simon and Paul of Rooftop Theatre. All scripts provided. The Sitting Room, Ludlow, 7.30pm, email paul@rooftoptheatre.co.uk International Poetry Writers’ Collective: Abergavenny 01873 856350 Leominster Writers' Circle, Leominster Community Centre, 01568 610451.

Presteigne Writers’ Circle, Radnorshire Arms, Presteigne 3rd Tues, Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm.

01544 260255 Tenbury Writers’ Group 2nd Tues, 7:30pm.

The Kings Head, Cross St. 07400 084794.

Border Poets 01547 530380.

AARDVARK BOOKS & CAFE New website: www.aardvark-books.com

50,000+ titles; North Herefordshire’s largest indie bookseller; We buy books VIDE GRENIER Mon 28 August, 9am-3pm

Specialist in art, design, photography, history, gardening

Also open our superb CAFÉ!

The Bookery, Manor Farm, Brampton Bryan, Bucknell, SY7 0DH Off A4113 Knighton Road.

Tel: 01547 530744 OPEN EVERY DAY aardvaark@btconnect.com www.aardvark-books.com Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm

Lots of stalls selling bric a brac, collectibles and much more. Live music from the Blue Moon Blues Band and the Aardvark Bar. Free entry and parking.

ENGLISH CIVIL WAR SOCIETY: BRAMPTON BRYAN SIEGES Sat 12 & Sun 13 August. Adults £4, U-16s free The ECWS return to Brampton Bryan with a full detachment to commemorate the sieges of 1643 & 1644. With cannons, muskets, pikes and large Living History Village.

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grass roots No Holiday for Monsieur Hulot!

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HILE following the sudden rise of Emanuel Macron, and then the landslide win of his party, En Marche, I could not help noticing that he had appointed an environment minister called Monsieur Hulot. Just seeing that name brought a smile to my face as I recalled the first Jacques Tati film I saw, back in the 1960s, Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday.

The character that Tati brought to the screen had a silly walk and wore trousers that were too short. He was courteous, naïve, accident-prone and loveable. Monsieur Hulot was a solitary and old-fashioned figure trying to survive in a world where large industrial and business forces seemed determined to ride roughshod over him.

I am not sure if Tati was any kind of environmentalist but he certainly wanted to depict the battle of the little man against the powerful, and, on the roads, the struggle for survival of the little old banger in the era of the juggernaut.

In the film, Trafic, Tati showed the absurdity of drivers spending large parts of their lives stuck in traffic jams, where they hope their unpleasant personal habits will not be too visible to their fellow motorists. After they do reach their destination it turns out the car park is vast.

There are so many vehicles that at the end of the day they can’t find their car. So Tati and Monsieur Hulot were well in advance of their time.

To discover that France in 2017 has a real minister, in an important job, called Hulot certainly arouses one’s interest. But this Hulot is certainly no comedy act. It turns out that he is a bit of a cult figure, an environmentalist who became popular enough for several previous French leaders to want him on their team.

Hulot turned down government jobs under Jacques Chirac, Nicolas Sarkozy and Francois Hollande. He is like a cross between George Monbiot and David Attenborough. He rose to fame presenting a TV show on the natural world and set up his own environmental foundation.

His exact title in the government is Minister of Ecology and Solidarity. Although that may sound wishy-washy, government sources have said he will be in charge of energy. He wants to cut nuclear power’s share of electricity generation from 75% to 50%. And his arrival Monsieur Hulot

Monsieur Hulot

in government prompted a sharp drop in the share price of EDF, the huge mainly state-owned power supplier and operator of dozens of nuclear plants.

Of course, Macron and his prime minister, Edouard Philippe, were regarded before the elections as broadly pro-nuclear. So, we will just have to see whose ideas hold sway. The biggest thing about the elevation of Monsieur Hulot is that he actually knows something about ecology, the environment and energy.

Britain would do well to take a leaf out of Macron’s book. At Westminster, the job of environment secretary is often given to someone the prime minister wants to park in a place where they can’t do too much harm or rock the boat.

Why else would any prime minister have given a job in environment to Andrea Leadsom? She’s the one who wants the BBC to take a patriotic line on all stories relating to Britain’s negotiations with the EU. To borrow someone else’s joke, let’s pause here for a few bars of Land of Hope and Glory.

Leadsom is a former climate change sceptic who seemed, to many observers, to have no affinity with, or interest in, the natural environment. She has been a supporter of fox hunting. And she’s in favour of privatising our national forests.

Leadsom was also at the centre of the government’s recent prevarication over publishing its plans to reduce the air pollution which causes about 40,000 premature deaths in Britain every year. She claimed it fell under the purdah rule during elections. But the courts forced her and fellow ministers to publish what the London mayor described as “…a weak plan that lacks any sense of emergency”.

In case I am being harsh on the hapless Leadsom, let’s recall some other recent holders of that office. In the last seven years there have been no fewer than five Tory environment secretaries, of whom most have been quite unsuited to the job.

Take Michael Gove, the current incumbent. It was he who, back in 2013, wanted climate change removed from the national curriculum. A former fellow minister, Ed Davey, claims that Gove only backed down after an angry exchange of letters with him.

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How about Liz Truss? Her rise to any ministerial level was puzzling. As were some of her speeches, including

one in which she bemoaned the importation into Britain of too much cheese. A bizarre claim, as she never really explained what would be the right amount. None at all?

The odd slice? A tonne or two? I don’t think we ever found out.

Another strange feature of Liz Truss’s tenure was a speaking style in which she made very obvious pauses for laughter, but failed to precede them with anything which sounded like a joke or was funny.

Then there was Owen Paterson. Oh dear! Sacked after two years in the job, he saw himself as a victim of what he called the Green Blob. He borrowed the Blob idea from Michael Gove. I think it means “…all those people and groups on the left who are against me.”

Paterson seemed to regard anyone who warned in strong terms about man-made climate change as a dangerous extremist. Quite how David Cameron ever came to appoint him as environment secretary in his “greenest government ever”, I am not sure. But it was at a time when UKIP was viewed by the Tories as a growing threat. And having some ministers who openly despised and disparaged the green lobby was perhaps seen as a way of outflanking Nigel Farage and his followers.

The coalition’s first environment secretary, Caroline Spelman, is probably the only one of the last five who was remotely suited to the job. True, she blundered badly in suggesting the privatisation of the nation’s forests, but at least she had the guts to make a rapid u-turn and admit her error. She was duly fired in 2012.

But, on the back benches once again, she enhanced her image with environmental campaigners in 2015 by calling for a ban on fracking, given the severe lack of regulatory safeguards. In truth though, on the Tory side, one has to go way back to 1997 and John Gummer, now Lord Deben, to find an environment secretary who was really up to the task.

It seems unlikely that Theresa May will ever get the chance to have a reshuffle. So, to her successor, whoever you are, can I suggest you appoint, to the top DEFRA job, someone with just a glimmering of interest in the environment and the wit to refrain from bouts of absurd flag-waving on behalf of British farmers, which they can certainly do without. We may lack our own Monsieur Hulot, but surely we can do better than the bunch we have endured these past seven years.

Julian O’Halloran

Green Events

Thurs 3 August GREENPEACE Activists talk about their experiences volunteering for Greenpeace. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, pbdelphiee@hotmail.com Sun 6 August ALLOTMENT OPEN DAY Knucklas Castle Community Land Project, near Knighton, LD7 1PP, 2-5pm.

Sun 13 August GARDEN OPEN AT LOWER HOPE, ULLINGSWICK Featuring the Bargoed Male Voice Choir. Lower Hope Ullingswick, Hereford, HR1 3JF, 2-5pm, £6, under 12s £1.

Teas. Friends of Herefordshire Samaritans.

Fri 18 August CORNER EXOTICS WITH SIMON AIREY Get close up and personal with a variety of real exotic animals. Suitable for ages 3+. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 10.30am, £5, 01584 878141.

August KNIGHTON TREE ALLOTMENTS TRUST KTAT manages woodlands for the benefit of wildlife and our members. Come along to learn about woodland management and skills such as preparing, storing and seasoning firewood. We aim to manage woodland sustainably and to allow our members access to affordable woodland products - such as firewood and timber. 6, 20, 24 August Extracting felled trees, cutting wood into logs and stacking wood to season, Beggar’s Bush. For more information please contact: woodland@tveg.org.uk 01547 520374.

Aug HEREFORDSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST 1, 8 & 15 Aug - Adventure Club - For ages 7+.

Queenswood Country Park, Dinmore Hill, Leominster, 10am-3pm, £15. 2, 9, 16 & 23 Aug - Wildplay for families, 1.30-3.30pm, £2 per child. Queenswood Country Park, Dinmore Hill, Leominster. 3 & 17 Aug - Lake Play at Bodenham Lake Nature Reserve, 10am-12.30pm, free.

5 Aug - Charcoal Drawing At Lea Pagets Wood, Fownhope, 9.30am-1pm, £30 including materials.

5 Aug - Introduction to Terrestrial Molluscs identification course, Queenswood, Dinmore Hill, Leominster, 2-4pm, £3 per child, adults free. 6 Aug - Wildlife Watch Club for ages 7-14 years, Queenswood, Dinmore Hill, Leominster, 12.30-2.30pm, £2, £4 non-members. 11 Aug - Bug Bonanza! Queenswood, Dinmore Hill, Leominster, 1.30-3.30pm, £3 per child, £2 per adult. 18 Aug - Lugg Wetland Gem Project: Mammal Tracks and Field Signs Identification training. Bodenham Lake Nature Reserve, 10am-1pm, free, but booking essential. 26 & 27 Aug - Bat Trappping at Bodenham Lake with Herefordshire Mammal Group, 8pm till late, £7.50. Full details 01432 356872.

August SHROPSHIRE HILLS DISCOVERY CENTRE 14 - 18 August - Summer Holiday Acitivity: Grow Giants and Neeps for ages 3 - 11 year olds, 1-2.30pm, £4.

Until 4 Aug & 21 - 25 Aug - Cooking with Dinosaurs for ages 3 - 11 year olds, 1-2.30pm, £4.

7 - 11 & 28 Aug - 1 Sept - Learn with a Sense of Adventure for ages 3 - 11 year olds, 1pm-2.30pm, £4.

12 Aug - Celebrate the Dragonfly for all the family, 1-3pm.

Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, School Rd, Craven Arms, 01588 676060.

Sat 3 September GARDEN AND PRODUCE SHOW. Lydbury North Village Hall. South West Shropshire Gardening Club, details www.gardeningshropshire.co.uk 1st Sunday of every month until November 2017 KEEP BRECON TIDY Litter picking. Meet 10am at Watergate Car Park.

GREEN-WOOD CHAIR MAKING COURSES IN PRESTEIGNE Redwood Valley Cabin and Yurts is the fabulous setting for these woodland-based courses in the ancient craft of chair making. Under the tutelage of green-wood craftsman Ben Willis, you’ll learn how to make a beautiful piece of furniture from freshly harvested timber.

Courses run at various times throughout the year. Visit www.benwillis-woodcraft.co.uk/courses/woods or call Ben on 07976 287797 for further details.

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complementary therapies Disclaimer. We would like to emphasise that these listings relate to COMPLEMENTARY medicine practitioners. Broad Sheep does not endorse any of the practitioners or healing methods listed. We provide no recommendation and take no responsibility for their content.

ACUPUNCTURE. Sandy Sandaver Lic Ac MBAcC. I practice an integrated style of acupuncture using 5 element and TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) and am a member of the British Acupuncture Council. I also carry out home visits. Hay Acupuncture Clinic, Rose Cottage, Cusop Dingle, Hay-On-Wye 01497 821625/07980 596218 sandysandaver@onetel.com or www. hayacupunctureclinic.co.uk ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE in Leominster HR6 8QJ. Individual lessons with Janet Jameson MSTAT. 01568 613467.

ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE lessons in Leominster. Ian Lyon MA PhD MSTAT. www.atinmarches.com ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE in Hereford. Individual lessons and small groups with Ann Rowan MSTAT. BA. ARCM, 01432 279536.

ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE IN HAY-ON-WYE. Philippa Morrell BA, Member of the Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique. Please visit my website for more information about me and the Alexander Technique, www.philippamorrell.co.uk. To make an appointment contact me online at philippa@philippamorrell.co.uk, or ring 01497 821355.

ALLERGY &/OR FOOD INTOLERANCES? Find out the complete picture by having a blood test to help you make the best choices for your health.

Enquiries: 01568 709142.

ARE YOU LOOKING TO HEAL AT A DEEP LEVEL? Would you like to move forward in your life, or improve your health and wellbeing, or release your creative and spiritual nature? I offer a wide approach to help you discover your inner healing potential.

I am an experienced and fully qualified practitioner in Bowen Therapy, Alexander Technique, Healing Treatments, Chi Gong Movement - and much more! For enquiries or Free Assessment (20 mins) please phone Hilary Foxwell 01584 819010.

BACH FLOWER THERAPY AND REIKI Jane McDonnell, Registered practitioner. Bach Flower remedies are safe, gentle and effective at helping to relieve anxiety, stress, restore balance and well being. Reiki is a hands-on healing technique for stress/pain reduction and relaxation which also promotes healing. To discuss your needs or make an appointment please phone 07866495654 or email mcdonnell.jane@virgin.net BOWEN TECHNIQUE Bowen is a holistic, non invasive therapy consisting of gentle moves over soft tissue and muscles, interspersed with periods of rest. Suitable for adults and children.

Working from clinics in Bishop’s Castle and Church Stretton.

Home visits available. Contact ROB ROWE MBTPA tel: 01588 630648, email rob@robrowe.co.uk or learn more at www. bowentherapy.org.uk

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CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHOTHERAPY Specialist in treating & assessing children & young people with mental health or behavioural issues or dealing with distressing situations. I also offer support to parents, carers and adopters (providing them with a space to think separately about their children) or work with parents/carers and children together. I am also able to help mothers and babies with attachment issues. I can provide supervision to other therapists, consultations and training to professionals. I can provide services at the Family Place in Hayon-Wye and Hereford, I can provide services throughout the area.

ACP accredited. Valérie Mortin BSc. 07961 885646 or Email: vivalavie@yahoo.com COGNITIVE BEHAVIOUR THERAPY (CBT), COUNSELLING AND COUPLE COUNSELLING Hello!

CBT can work well for depression, anxiety, panic, OCD, anger, phobias, self-harm, eating disorders, low self-esteem and more.

I also offer counselling for most issues, including sexuality, bereavement and past sexual abuse. Couple counselling is available and counselling for those who have problems concerning self-esteem, relationships or lack of them. Contact Gail Venables MBACP (Accred) on 01544 350384 or www.cbtgail.co.uk for sessions in Leominster and New Radnor (Powys).

COUNSELLING & MINDFULNESS COACHING with Matthew Ward MBACP, Accredited Mindfulness Trainer.

I provide a safe and confidential counselling service to explore the challenges that life can bring such as loss and anxiety.

I also offer individual mindfulness coaching and run regular courses locally. 01568 708836 or 07982 466224 marchesmindfulness.co.uk COUNSELLING IN LUDLOW area. Talk in complete confidence, with warmth and without judgement, with Julia Walling BA(Hons), PGCE, Dip.EH.P.NLP (BHR), MAC. In private practice for 25 years, I am trained in a wide variety of therapies and combine them to meet your needs. Clients consistently report improvements in wellbeing within a few sessions. Panic/anxiety specialist. Short and long term for individuals, couples and families. 01584 874636 07796 596451 julia.walling@btinternet.com and www.juliawalling.co.uk CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY with Jess Pailthorpe RCST. Safe, effective, light-touch treatments to help you heal & repair.

Muscle/joint problems, stress, anxiety, fatigue, trauma….Clinics in Leominster Osteopaths and Kingsland. Phone for more info: 07981 866 667 / www.touchtreetherapy.co.uk DRUM MANTRA MEDITATE Lead by Roise (roe-sha) On the first Thursday of the month 9.50am - 11am. £8 It’s fun, it energises the body and calms the mind.

Phone 07511 621 856. At S.E.N.S.E. in Tenbury Wells EMOTIONAL THERAPY: Anne Cummings MFETC (Adv Dip) offers this safe, effective therapy to help adults and children heal their spiritual wounds and fulfil their personal potential. If you have difficulty relating to others, or have troublesome emotions call Anne on 01547 530977. Specialist knowledge and experience of working with sufferers of panic attacks, anger, stress, bullying, low self-esteem, bereavement/ loss, anxiety and attachment issues. Centres in Powys/south Shropshire. See also www.thewritetofeel.com for forthcoming workshops and talks.

HEALING in Bishops Castle. Soul Healing can help you create Positive Change by removing energy blockages which may be causing physical, emotional or spiritual difficulties.

Contact Philomena Houlihan-Wood B.A. (Dublin), Cert. E.S.H., Dip. Counselling (Wales). Tel: 01588 638242. Email: philomena@ soul-healing.net. Web: www.soul-healing.net

HEREFORD HOMEOPATH Juliet Ablett RHom, MARH, MNCHM. Experienced practitioner works with you as an individual, listening without judgement; working with whatever symptoms or issues you have. Natural, effective treatment suitable for all ages. I am very happy to chat with you on the phone about what treatment you are looking for before you commit to an appointment. Weekly clinics at Hereford Centre for Natural Health and Monmouth Natural Health Centre. Juliet Ablett www. julietablett.co.uk julietablett@rocketmail.com 01981 241456 HOMOEOPATHY Sandy Underhill RSHom. Homoeopathy is a system of medicine which involves treating the individual with highly diluted substances, given mainly in tablet form, with the aim of triggering the body’s natural system of healing. Based on their individual symptoms, the homeopath will match the most appropriate medicine to each patient. Clinics in Llandrindod Wells, Kington and Presteigne. 01597 851021.

KAY FLETCHER COUNSELLING, BA Hons, FdSc Counselling, BACP Associate Member. I offer safe and confidential child and adult counselling together with a range of natural holistic techniques including life coaching, energy healing and hypnotherapy. For a friendly chat about how I may be able to help you, please contact me on Leintwardine 01547 540899, email kay@kayfletchercounselling.co.uk or visit www.kayfletchercounselling.co.uk LEOMINSTER NATURAL HEALTH CENTRE: Qualified therapists offer acupuncture, structural re-alignment, medical herbal medicine, remedial and holistic massage, reflexology, aromatherapy, reiki, psychotherapy, cognitive behaviour and couple counselling, hypnotherapy, health kinesiology, nutrition at the Leominster Natural Health Centre, Community Centre, Leominster, 01568 616411, www.leominstercommunitycentre.com.

MASSAGE THERAPY Injuries, stress, relaxation.

Claire Williams I.T.E.C. / N.I.M. 01544 267172. Clinics in Presteigne, Ludlow and Hereford.

MASSAGE THERAPY WITH MARIAN HARDIMAN (MTI, CNHC, MLDUK). Remedial, Sports, Holistic, Indian Head Massage. Organic Facial and Manual Lymph Drainage. Clinics in Presteigne (The Retreat) and Llandrindod Wells (Rock Park) or at your workplace or event. Contact: marian@silvanmassage.com, www.silvanmassage.com, 07816 981454.

PHYSIOTHERAPY, CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY, REFLEXOLOGY & YOGA with Hermione Evans, Chartered Physiotherapist at Radnor Physiotherapy. For all back and neck pain, headaches, sports injuries, RSI, stress related illness and more. To discuss your needs or to make an appointment, please phone 01544 350691 or email contact@radnorphysiotherapy.co.uk or view www.radnorphysiotherapy.co.uk

PRESTEIGNE NATURAL HEALTH CENTRE Offers a wide range of Natural therapies including: Osteopathy, Chiropody, Acupuncture, Remedial & Swedish massage, Reiki, Homeopathy, Emmett Technique, Kinesiology, Reflexology, Bowen Technique, Counselling, Cranio Sacral Therapy. Visit our website www. presteignenhc.com or facebook page. To make an appointment, 01544 267532, email pnhc2014@gmail.com REFLEXOLOGY &/OR MASSAGE Combination treatments available. Reflexology helps to identify and restore energy to imbalances and health issues helping the body to heal itself, helps regulate sleep and eating habits. - Jo Davies ITEC 01544 267100 or 07876796885. Clinic in Presteigne, home visits considered.

RELAX & RECHARGE MINDFULNESS MEDITATION Are you a caring person who has an overwhelming need to help others but you are fed up of feeling overwhelmed, stressed and tired all the time and like you’re running on empty but can’t stop? Afraid of BURN OUT because you have nothing in reserve anymore and powerless to change anything? Then you are invited to come along to weekly meetings where I will be your guide: Tuesdays from 7pm to 8pm £10; And/or monthly, Second Monday each month 10am to 1pm, £30. You will then: understand why Self Care is a necessity, not a luxury; find yourself surrounded by people just like you who also care deeply and need to take better care of themselves first and together you’ll feel more supported, increase your energy, inner peace and well-being and feel more like yourself again and give yourself permission to relax, recharge and reflect. Sound good? Contact me: 01568 709194/07792 256 451 or email: karenrobinson67@live.co.uk. www.karenrobinson.com RELAXING, RESTORATIVE MASSAGE in Mid Wales and beyond for stress, anxiety, illness or bereavement with Kirsten Hubmann (MTI) qualified Holistic Massage Therapist at The Retreat, The Workhouse, Presteigne Industrial Estate, LD8 2UF. Contact 07860 156615, khubmann@hotmail.com for enquiries or to book a treatment.

YOGA IN PRESTEIGNE New location

Group classes and individual tuition Stapleton Yoga Studio Marie Hudson 01544 260352

www.theyogapractice.org.uk

Call us now on 01568 610610 web: www.leominsterosteopaths.co.uk email: enquiries@leominsterosteopaths.co.uk Westbury Court, Westbury Street, Leominster, HR6 8NT (opposite the bus station)

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SMALL GROUP PILATES LESSONS with Body Control Pilates teacher Jane Prady. For posture, stability, flexibility and relaxation. Classes available in Presteigne, Bartestree, Burghill & Bransford. All equipment provided. Private lessons can also be arranged. Booking essential as spaces are limited.

Please email for more information info@janeprady.com or visit www.janepradypilates.com.

SOUND BATH WITH ROISE (roe-sha) On the third Tuesday of the month 7 - 9 pm. Roise plays gentle sounds for groups for healing and relaxation. £12, or £10 with a friend. Roise also offers individual treatments. Phone 07511 621 856. At S.E.N.S.E. in Tenbury Wells.

SPIRITUAL HEALER Naturally gifted in releasing emotional grief in present and past lives. 26 years professional experience with physical and mental health. Private healing sessions and talks given. Gillian Williamson, MNFSH. Field House, Kinnerton. 01547 560874.

SOUND HEALING TRAINING AND WORKSHOP RETREATS We run the 5 part Sound Therapy training programme for the College of Sound Healing as weekend retreats in the beautiful setting of Primrose Haven with lovely gardens and sacred spaces. Also Seasonal Sounds Days and weekend retreats: Sound Healing and Nature; Magical Resonance of Celtic Sounds and Sound and gardening for the soul. Retreat stays in our cosy Shepherd Huts. Occasional evening sound and Gong meditations.

Please contact Paul Benham, paul@primrosehavenretreats.co.uk and www.primrosehavenretreats.co.uk. 01497 847299.

Workshops WORKSHOP LISTINGS - Single listings are free.

Year round, ongoing workshops will cost £40 per year for inclusion in the magazine and website.

September SOUND THERAPY TRAINING in September.

Roise teaches with the Sound Healing Academy and has 20 years experience as a therapist and teacher of therapies. Email: roise@ thesoundsanctuary.co.uk Website: www.thesoundsanctuary.co.uk Phone 07511 621 856. At S.E.N.S.E. in Tenbury Wells.

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HEDGEROW MEDICINE, KITCHEN PHARMACY: Herbal Medicine Making Courses with Rowan McOnegal, Medical Herbalist. Practical weekend courses which explore identifying, growing, harvesting, drying, storing and using herbs.

Covers the basic principles of herbal medicine, and making and using teas, tinctures, infused oils, ointments, creams, syrups, inhalations and baths. www.rowanmconegal.co.uk or 01531 670075.

EVENTS IN THE YURT BUILTH ROAD, 17 RAILWAY TERRACE, LD2 3RH Drum and Song Circle 1st Friday of the month 7.30-9.30pm Bring drums, rattles, songs, no experience necessary.

Shamanic Exploration 3rd Wednesday of the month, 7.30-9.30pm journeying for guidance, wisdom and healing for self and others. Our groups are held in sacred space. Cost is £10, £8, £6 depending on income.

For further info clivephilippa@hotmail.com 01982 442535 / 07905 743272.

Mondays YOGA With Lisa Arundale, 5.15-6.15pm.

CARAD, East St, Rhayader, 01686 413608.

Wednesdays KUNDALINI YOGA AND MEDITATION CLASSES 9.30-11am, The Everest Hall, Llanfairwaterdine. £7 a class.

Everyone welcome. Suitable for beginners. Please bring water, blanket, cushion and yoga mat if you have one. Contact Kirsten for enquiries, 07860156615 / khubmann@hotmail.com