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All events listed may be subject to change with regard to Covid regulations. Clare Edwards The Lodge, Westhide, Hereford, HR1 3RQ Tel: 01432 850444

Rags to Riches

ELL this is a turn up for the books; today’s editorial is a genuine feel-good story about a Romanian. No its not about that jammy teenager who was so busy getting A stars at A level she didn’t have time to practice her tennis but luckily managed, although a 400 to 1 outsider, to win the American Open in straight sets! It’s about a down and out old geezer who was living in the garbage dump at the back of a block of flats who became an overnight sensation in the European art world. Ion Bârlădeanu had began making film inspired satirical collages in the 70’s but only in secret as he well knew that making fun of Ceausescu would probably get you a bullet in the head. When the regime collapsed at the end of the 80’s, Ion was made homeless and ended up in the garbage room, basement of a Bucharest tower block. Despite the crummy living standards the garbage did provide a lot of useful collage material and so he began a series of surrealist artworks conceived like films and ranging from light-hearted satire to subversive film noir. H i s h o a rd o f c o l l a g e s remained unseen until in 2007 he showed a couple to another artist who happened to be looking for materials in the garbage. This artist, sensing that he had seen something special, alerted gallery owner Dan Popescu who then spent the next 3 weeks persuading Ion to permit him to show the works in his gallery. His first show was a big success in Romania and was soon followed by shows at Basel Art Fair, a show in Paris and subsequently shows all over Europe.

He even met Angelina Joli in Paris “You know the big American film star” Email: info@broadsheep.com although as Ion points out “She is not Website: www.broadsheep.com really that big, no taller than me in real life.” In 2017 he had a London show at the wonderful ‘The Gallery of Everything’ in Chiltern St. There are a couple of short films about him you can see online h t t p s : / / w w w. b b c . c o . u k / n e w s / a v / w o r l d - e u ro p e - 1 4 2 9 3 1 4 5 https://youtu.be/FqqNstRkBQk Anyway I was so taken by his rags to riches tale that, being a bit skint myself, I have decided to become a collage artist and I am pleased to present my first work to the readers of Broad Sheep.

Here it is, it’s called Wake Up Boris!

(What the hell is this meant to be? Ed) It’s a satirical, political art piece.

(What’s satirical about it?) Well I am in my pyjamas and Boris is not. (You don’t really understand what satirical means do you? Come to that you probably don’t know what art is.)

Art is Fart with the Eff Off (Oh ha ha very droll. How old are you seven?) Cover pic: Scouting for Girls - Pavilion Mid Wales, Llandrindod Wells, 22 October

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CHAIR REPAIRS: seats rushed & recaned. Paul Richards, 01544 209140. Email - paulrichardsft@gmail.com GEORGIAN POLYPHONIC SINGING. Native Georgian musician welcomes keen singers to join Georgian polyphonic choir in Presteigne. Contact Mzia 07981 752405, mziag@hotmail.co.uk PIANO LESSONS IN PRESTEIGNE. All ABRSM grades or simply for fun. Contact Mzia 07981752405, mziag@hotmail.co.uk EXPERIENCED LIFE-MODEL AVAILABLE for figure drawing and portraits. Contact David 07495 947916. RETIRED PROFESSIONAL PAINTER AVAILABLE for local work. References available. £75.00 per day. Try me. Roy 01547 520164. WYNNES OF DINMORE COUNTRYSTORE Tea room, Poultry, Pygmy Goats, Supplies & Housing. Tuesday Saturday 9am-4.30pm. Wynnes.co.uk 01568 797314. BEEKEEPING COURSES FOR BEGINNERS Interested in keeping bees in 2021? Our weekend ‘Bee Ready’ course will prepare you with essential information and allow you to develop confidence before you get your own hive of bees. For further details phone 01886 884752/07813 276308 or email woodruffbank@btinternet.com. PIANO TUNER AND TECHNICIAN Based in Llanidloes, serving Mid-Wales. Contact Matt 01686 412753 or 07843 440789 or email vicky@mousematt.net HANCOCK & MONKS MUSIC, 6 Broad Street, Hay-on-Wye. Tel: 01591 610555. Specialists in recorded and printed Classical Music for over 40 years. Huge stock of secondhand CDs, sheet music, scores and books on music. Open daily 10.30am - 4.30pm. Online catalogue at www.hancockandmonksmusic.co.uk FRUIT TREE PRUNING From one branch to an entire orchard. Tel: 01544 260656. CATERING CROCKERY, CUTLERY AND GLASSWARE FOR HIRE. Up to 100 settings. Contact Ruth on 01544 350559 or 07870 752325.

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HAYSTACKS MUSIC, Backfold, Hay-on-Wye, HR3 5EQ. Tel: 07527 298199. Hay’s Headline Making Independent Music Shop - only a one minute walk from the main car park. Hay’s destination shop packed with pre-loved machine cleaned and new vinyl records, CDs, Books and more.

BASS EQUIPMENT FOR SALE Bass Amplifier Ashdown Engineering Mag 600 watt Evo II Head & Cab. Immaculate, never gigged. £150.00. Bass guitar Peavey Zodiac BXP, Dave Ellefson Signature model. As new, still has the plastic cover on the scratch plate £100.00 includes cover. Bass guitar Ibanez Roadstar II Series (1983) excellent condition. A classy vintage bass. Includes a quality soft case, a Bargain £200.00. Jim Allen : 01584 810000, Mobile: 07857 776205.

JAZZ PIANO TUITION A specially created course for beginners through to intermediate level students. Also coaching for Associated Board jazz exams. Presteigne/Knighton, but happy to travel. Simon Deeley, 07890 303681. simon.deeley@aol.com WANTED URGENTLY VINTAGE CLOTHING for male/ female, plus accessories including jewellery, shoes, etc. Also wanted: quality curtains, lace and textiles, even damaged. Plus designer clothing including male/female... tweeds, evening dresses etc. Also unusual items including fans etc. Please telephone: Annie 07798 632247. Teagowns and Textiles. annies.30@hotmail.com VIOLIN/VIOLA AND HARP LESSONS Beginner to advanced. All ages taught by a Royal Academy of Music graduate. Email nickyviola24@gmail.com 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. 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. VIOLIN & VIOLA LESSONS given by experienced professional in Presteigne. All abilities and styles taught. John Hymas 07969 440183. A STITCH IN TIME Careful repairs & creative alterations to well-loved clothes. Vintage a speciality. Anne 01544 267997. PRESTEIGNE POP CHOIR Every Thursday. Contact John Hymas for details: 07969 440183, john@johnhymas.com

‘Redlake Valley – Then and Now’ 7-10 October Event postponed. But APPLE-PRESSING on Saturday 9th October still on at Chapel Lawn Village Hall Please book in advance 01588 680096

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Monsters of the Marches T

HE nights are drawing in, but not so far as to keep a person with a bicycle away from the New Inn at Pembridge. So into the saddle we leap, and ho for the thirst-promoting outward voyage down the back lanes and the sobering return home. An inky roof of cloud is crawling across the sky, a low sun is smearing black tree-shadows across the stubble, and to the west Hergest Ridge and the Radnor Forest hunch threatening shoulders against the world. On an evening like this the thoughts turn to monsters. There are plenty of them round these parts. There is Black Vaughan, whose unsuitable behaviour vis-a-vis the widow and the orphan led to his hanging – which did not, however, get rid of him, as he returned in the form of a black dog, a fiery-eyed bull, and a whirlwind, and had to be prayed down into a bottle by twelve priests. (The bottle was then stored under running water as per best practice, and was later broken by a digger driver, with horrid consequences that have been hushed up ever since. Never heard of them? Shows that it works).

There is also the Devil, who as all the world knows lives on Radnor Forest, and is kept there only by a ring of nine churches dedicated to St Michael and All Angels. Recent economic stringency in the Church of Wales has led to difficulties with gutters and roofs, which would in time have led to the collapse of some of these churches; but it is surprising how quickly the restoration funds brass up when it is pointed out that the consequences of disintegration will make the final phases of Ghostbusters look like a primary school picnic.

Hold on, though. It is no good saying, well, that’s the kind of thing you have to expect in Wales. Herefordshire is just as bad. A couple of years ago someone dug up a fossil so horribly indicative of pnakotic activity that they instantly christened it Sollasina cthulhu. It has tentacles growing out of its head, and its discoverers... well, we haven’t seen them round Staunton for a while, and only H P Lovecraft could ... imply ... what might have happened to them. And of course there is the

twelfth-century Herefordian Walter Map, whose De Nugis Curialium is far too explicit about the Dance of the Dead, the reanimation of the deceased, and the malign spirits that terrorise the hills and rivers of his native county. But as we pedal on towards the New Inn, here comes a ray of sun, lancing through the clouds to demonstrate that there is hope in the world, and all this monster stuff is merely a figment of the thirsty imagination. The heart lifts, the pedals fly, and there is a song on the lips, for the bike is electric and there is plenty of breath available for singing. It will be a pleasure to take this blind bend, heeled steeply, like Mike Hailwood at the TT Whoa! What is this? A huge green thing is roaring towards me from the bend, belching smoke. Abort, abort, abort! Bike and rider fly into the hedge. The tractor roars by at forty, spanning the lane from verge to verge with its enormous wheels, dragging a gigantic trailer full of maize chippings. The driver, who is just eighteen, is texting. The whole works is bound for an anaerobic digester where the chippings will be turned into biogas. The system was designed to turn waste into energy, which is all right. The agriconmen have swivelled it to process maize. This produces biogas, which is all right. It produces foulness in the rivers of Herefordshire, which is not all right. And it produces money, which is not all right either, for some of the money is provided by you and me, dear taxpayers, to make sure the agricultural community does not have to hang on to its Range Rovers for more than a year. Pull the bike out of the hedge and the twigs out of the hair. There are still plenty of monsters in Herefordshire. Two pints, please, Jane. Second thoughts, make that three. William Cobbett

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The Bleddfa Centre

The Bleddfa Centre is near Knighton, and is usually open Thursdays – Sundays, 11am – 4pm. Once you have explored the crafts and admired the exhibitions, you can enjoy scrumptious teas and cakes, and or light lunches, including their famous Welsh Rarebit! During October, Oriel Bleddfa we have the exhibition with Beca Beeby; fabulous and fascinating sculpture, jewellery and ceramics, influenced by her bees and their creations. Our monthly ‘Conversations With’ series continues each 3rd Thursday of each month at 6pm – The collaboration with the quirky and independent bookshop, The Hours & Café in Brecon, to produce a series of online Zoom sessions. Leigh Hendra chats to various writers, artists and creatives, followed by a Q&A with the audience. These occur on the 3rd Thursday of each month. To find out more and register for you FREE place at this Zoom event, email hello@bleddfacentre.org Story telling retreats and an oboe retreat will be taking place here in the late summer and autumn, please do check the website for details. The Centre also hosts crafts workshops, yoga, and other wonderful events; you can also keep up to date with monthly exhibitions and events, via the website: www.bleddfacentre.org or Facebook and Instagram pages @bleddfacentre. The small team is assisted by friendly volunteers, who will welcome you warmly – there is so much here to see and do, exploring the Centre, the Church and medieval churchyard, the local walks, and you can visit the pub opposite the Centre for an evening meal! We would love to expand our volunteer team, and can offer you travel expenses, a complimentary lunch, and one workshop of your choice each year. Email enquiries@bleddfacentre.org for information. You can also keep up to date with monthly exhibitions and events, via the website: www.bleddfacentre.org, or by signing up to the newsletter, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @bleddfacentre

The Bleddfa Centre, LD7 1PA on A488 between Knighton & Penybont 01547 550377 hello@bleddfacentre.org

art POWYS The Judges Lodging, Broad St, Presteigne www.judugeslodging.org.uk Until 31 Oct ‘William Henry Jones 1880-1887’. Previously unseen sketches of Presteigne and its surroundings by artist and educator. Open Tues-Sun 10.30am-5pm. (Closes 4.30pm during Oct). Presteigne Assembly Rooms www.midborderarts.com 23 & 24 Oct ‘All About Trees’. As part of Presteigne’s Tree Weekend, an exhibition of tree drawings, prints and photographs, wooden crafts and a talk about trees at 3pm on Sunday afternoon. Open 9am-4pm, donations. Schwetz Gallery, 2 Hereford St, Presteigne LD8 2AW 07808 721054 www.schetzphotography.co.uk Oct ‘Elements of Dutch’. Photography exhibition. Radnorshire Museum, Temple St, Llandrindod Wells LD1 5DL 01597 824513 Oct Search Radnorshire Museum Facebook page for up-to-date exhibitions, workshops and events. Open Tues-Fri 10am-3pm, Sat 10am-1pm. The School House Gallery, The Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton, LD7 1PA 01547 550377 Oct BECA BEEBY - sculpture, jewellery and ceramics influenced by bees. Thurs - Sun, 11am-4pm. The Table, 43 Lion St, Hay-on-Wye 01497 822802 www.thetablehay.com Until 16 Oct DAVID PEARCE & STEPHANIE RICHARDS. 30 Oct - 20 Nov ‘Looks Back’. LYNNE STROVER. Thurs-Sat 10am-3pm. Court Cupboard Gallery, New Court Farm, Llantillio Pertholey, Abergavenny NP7 8AU 01873 852011 Oct ROSIE FAREY & MANDY COATS - baskets. SUSAN GALLAGHER paintings. Open daily 11am-4pm.

Art by Osian (Celf gan Osian), 3 Short Bridge St, Llanidloes SY18 6AD 07484 763507 www.osiangwent.com Open all year ‘Art by Osian’. OSIAN GWENT. A working studio and gallery of contemporary, modern and expressive art by Welsh artist. Open Mon-Sat 10am-4pm.

Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, Near Newtown 01686 688369 Until 30 Oct STEFAN KNAPP Centenary exhibition in the new Art Shed. Open Thurs-Sun, 11am-4pm. Tower House Gallery, 29 High St, Knighton LD7 1AT 01547 529530 Gallery, shop, cafe. Open Tues-Sat 10am-4.30pm. The Hay Makers, St John’s Place, Hay-on-Wye HR3 5BN 01497 820556 Until 31 Oct Autumn exhibition. BETHAN JONES & KYRA MIHAILOVIC - ceramics. DEMELZA WHITLEY - ceramic sculpture ALICE KEELER - jewellery. FRANCES CARLILE - prints. Open Mon-Sat 10.30am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm. Courtyard Antiques, London House, High St, Presteigne, LD8 2BA 07974 356128 outside normal hours. Antique pottery, country furniture and art. Mon-Sat 10am-4pm. Erwood Station Gallery, Llandeilo Graban, Builth Wells, LD2 3SJ 01982 560674 A constantly changing mix of materials and styles occupying over 2000 square feet. Complimented by paintings and sculpture, plus seasonal exhibitions. Open 10.30am-4.30pm. Knighton Fine Art, 2 Broad Street, Knighton 01547 528052 www.knightonfineart.co.uk knightonfineart@btinternet.com Oct New work by: JOHN ROGER BRADLEY, PAULINE BRADLEY, ALLIN BRAUND, JOHN BRUNSDEN, MARTIN DUTTON & DAVID SMITH. SALE: many paintings £30-£50. Wed-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-1pm. Oriel Davies Gallery, Newtown 01686 625041 9 Oct - 24 Dec ‘Blanket Coverage’. STEVE ATTWOOD WRIGHT. Plus Wales’ leading textile artists pushing the boundaries of traditional hand weaving. A range of contemporary woven textiles will be availbe in the shop and online. Open Tues-Sun 11am-5pm. Lion Street Gallery, 6 Lion St, Hay-on-Wye HR3 5AA 01497 822900 Showcasing some of the very best artists from Wales and the Borders. Open 10.30am-5pm daily except Tues, Sun 11.30am-4pm.

Found Gallery, 1 Bulwark, Brecon LD3 7LB 07736 062849 www.foundgallery.co.uk Until 9 Oct ‘Found in The Earth’. PETER HORROCKS - paintings. PAUL HARRIS - photographs. ANDREW RICHARDS - pottery. LOTTIE O’LEARY - sculpture. 13 Oct - 13 Nov ‘Enlightened Landscapes’. HOWARD JONES & RICHARD STUDER - artwork. TYDD POTTERY. JON ROBERTS photographs. JULIA WAGER sculpture. Tues-Sat 10am-4.30pm. The Workhouse Studio, Presteigne Industrial Estate 01544 267864 Rare antique carpets and kilims. Plus locally made pottery, art materials, textiles, haberdashery, jewellery, cards and gifts. Cafe. Wed-Sat 10am-4pm. Museum of Modern Art, Tabernacle, Heol Penrallt, Machynlleth SY20 8AJ 01654 703355 info@moma.machynlleth.org.uk Until 13 Nov ‘GWLANA: To Gather or Pick Wool’. RUTH JÊN. Until 13 Nov ‘Paradoxes’. CERI H. PRITCHARD. Wed-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-1pm, by appointment only. Knighton Museum, 1 Broad St, Knighton The Museum is run entirely by volunteers and reflects the social history of the area. The majority of the exhibits have been either donated or lent by local people and reflect the varied history of this border town from the drovers to the flannel weavers; from trade to agriculture. Wed- Sat, 10am-4pm, Sun 11am-4pm. Rhayader Museum & Gallery, CARAD, East St, Rhayader, LD6 5ER 01597 810561 Oct Outdoor exhibition on local history. Oct ‘ARTscape’. A digitally integrated artworks focused on community and climate change at three locations in Powys. See www.Artscape.wales Tues-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-12pm. 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.

Steve Attwood Wright, Oriel Davies Gallery, Newtown

Robert Shelton, Shropshire Guild of Contemporary Craft, Ludlow Castle

Richard Corbett, Apple Store Gallery, Hereford

Howard Jones, Found Gallery, Brecon

Freya Gamble, Made in the Marches Gallery, Kington

HEREFORDSHIRE AntiquesinTents, Burton Court, near Leominster HR6 9DN 01544 267033 www.antiquesintents.co.uk 15 & 16 Oct AntiquesinTents. 50 dealers offering country, decorative and traditional antiques. Restaurant and bar. Open Friday 12-5pm, Sat 9am-4pm. The Forum, 18 Market Square, Tenbury Wells WR15 8EA 01584 810085 www.georginafranklin.co.uk GEORGINA FRANKLIN jewellery. Individual contemporary design. Commissions undertaken. The Barn, Birches Farm, Kington HR5 3EY www.herefordshirewt.org 16 - 24 Oct ‘The Heart of the Matter’. MICHAEL J HANCOCK - printmaker. Open daily 10am-4pm. Gallery 54, 54 High St, Ross-on-Wye 01989 567917 Oct ZOE TAYLOR, JO JENKINS, START ELLIS, MARIA PIERIDES & ANNICA NEUMULLER. Plus LEYLA MURR, DAN HOLDEN & ROSS BRUCE. Thurs-Sat 10am-4pm. Market Hall, Kington 07867 483135 3rd Saturday of the month Quality work by local makers. Kington Market Hall, 9.30am – 3pm. Plus KLEEN Repair Café on site. AKCrafts@gmx.com

Hereford Museum & Art Gallery, Broad St, Hereford 01432 383383 9 Oct - 18 Dec ‘The Vanity of Small Differences’. GRAYSON PERRY - a series of six large-scale tapestries. Adults £5, students and under 18s free. Open Tues-Sat 10am-4pm.

Weavers Gallery, Church Lane, Ledbury 07881 926661 Until 3 Oct ARTISTREE. 4 - 10 Oct HEREFORD PAINTING CLUB. 25 - 31 Oct MOLLY & SUZANNE ROZIER. Open 10am-4pm.

Berrington Hall, near Leominster HR6 0DW 01568 615721 Until 31 Oct ‘Skin Deep’. OLIVER JONES - large-scale pastel drawings. Garden open 10am-5pm. Meadow Arts.

Wobage Makers Gallery, Upton Bishop, Ross on Wye HR9 7QP 01989 720495 www.wobage.co.uk Until December HEILA HERRING pottery. ANDREW McGARVA stoneware pots. CLARE McGARVA - stitched textiles. PATIA DAVIS porcelain & earthenware pots. BEN CASSON - furniture. SHEILA CASSON - stoneware & earthenware pots. CLAIR HODGSON - silver. JEREMY STEWARD - wood-fired salt-glazed pottery. CLYDE HOARE baskets. Open Thurs-Sat 10am-5pm.

Croft Castle & Parkland, Yarpole, near Leominster HR6 9PQ 01568 780246 Until 31 Oct ‘All Alone’. Contemporary art in the landscape and online exhibition re-examines the human condition of aloneness. From enforced isolation to the ‘bliss of solitude’. Artists include ADAM CHODZKO, KRUSE, EDIE JO MURRAY, SIMON ROBERTS & DAVID BETHELL. Meadow Arts. Garden open 10am-5pm. Apple Store Gallery, Unit 1, Rockfield Rd, Hereford HR1 2UA 01432 263937 www.applestoregallery.com Oct ‘Sense of Place’. RICHARD CORBETT - paintings and mixed media. Open Wed-Fri 10am-3pm, Sat 10am-1pm.

Made in the Marches Gallery, 12 Church St, Kington, HR5 3AZ 07544 368547 www.madeinthemarches.com Until 30 Oct h.Art. ROSAMUND BLACK, ANDY COMPTON, SHANNON DONOVAN, REBECCA FINNEY, NANCY FROST, FREYA GAMBLE, TESSA GAVIN, JANE KEAY, GINNETTE NEWMAN, REBECCA REYNOLDS, LAURA ROWLATT & HELEN SMITH. Baskets, ceramics, hand-cut paper, jewellery, paintings, photographs, textiles, sculpture, cards and more. Tues–Sat, 10am-5pm. The Big Draw, throughout Kington ‘Make The Change’.Throughout Oct workshops and exhibitions including: 29 & 30 Oct a display of public art works at the Market Hall, Kington. RACHEL RICKETTS - sculpture of ‘Boots, The walking dog of Kington’ at Studio 54, Kington. See Art Workshops. The Courtyard, Hereford 01432 340555 Until 2 Oct H.Art. Herefordshire Open and Young Open exhibition 2021. Supported by H.Art and Apple Store Gallery. Framework Herefordshire, a support network for young and emerging artists, have arranged an exhibition of artworks by local artists. 6 - 23 Oct ‘Micro Mayhem’. PATRICK BOYD - fun, thoughtprovoking images, with bright colour and social commentry and appear to live in three dimensions. Open theatre times.

Artistree, Above the Heritage Centre, Church Lane, Ledbury www.artistreegallery.org ARTISTREE, co-operative of local artists, paintings, sculpture, furniture, photographs, ceramics, glass, textile and encaustic work. Wed-Sun 10.30am-4.30pm.

Made in Ross, The Upstairs Gallery, Market House, Ross-on-Wye HR9 5NX 01989 769398 www.madeinross.co.uk Oct Made in Ross. A co-operative of local art and craft makers who produce a wide range of beautiful work, for all tastes and budgets. Open daily, 10am-4pm. The Mappa Mundi & Chained Library, Hereford Cathedral, Cathedral Close 01432 374200 Until 31 Dec ‘Lost and Found’. Why have things gone missing from the Cathedral over the years? The latest exhibition follows the story of things lost but later found and of some special things lost but not found... yet! Admission charges apply. 7 Oct - 3 Nov ‘Journey To Your Centre - The Art of Meditation’. STEPHEN MAGRATH - eight different artworks which can provoke contemplation and reflection. Located in the North Transept. Open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm. Old Chapel Gallery, East St, Pembridge HR6 9HB 01544 388842 www.oldchapelgallery.co.uk Until 30 Oct h.Art. ‘Glorious Awakening’. New work by TAMSIN ABBOTT, ANNA RAVENSCROFT, BARBARA SHAW, ALI TREGASKES, SARAH JAMESON, MARY STEPHENS, KARIN CELESTINE. All year ‘Shadows on the Grass’. Garden sculpture exhibition. An ever-changing collection of unique sculpture for your outdoor space in a variety of media including ironwork, carved stone, stone resin, bronze resin, ceramic and stainless steel. Open Wed-Sat 11am-4.30pm, Sun & Mon by appointment. Hereford College of Arts, Folly Lane Campus, Hereford HR1 1LT 01432 273359 9 Oct HCA College Level Open Event, 10am. Hereford College of Arts,College Road Campus, Hereford HR1 1EB 01432 273359 9 Oct HCA Foundation Open Event and Degree Level open Event, 10am. 26 Oct HCA Degree Level Open Event, 2pm. Greenstage Gallery, Hop Pocket, Bishop’s Frome WR6 5BT 01885 490839 www.greenstagegallery.co.uk 2 - 31 Oct Autumn exhibition. Featuring ROB VAN HOEK, PETER SHARMAN & PETER KOTKA. Open Tues-Sun 10am-5pm, Sun 10.30am-4pm.

The Basement, 18 Gloucester Rd, Ross-on-Wye HR9 5BU email gabydevitt@live.com Beautiful handwoven lampshades, fabrics, pottery, willow baskets and glass. Also a range of eclectic lighting. Open Wed-Sat 9.30am-4pm.

Ogilvie Vaile Conservation, Unit 9, Lower Buckton Barns, between Leintwardine and Brampton Bryan SY7 0JU 07780 616067 www.ogilvievaile.com Specialising in the conservation and restoration of fine art.

Oxenham Art, Broad St, Leominster HR6 8BT 01568 611898 Oct NATALIE THOMAS, FAIRLAND GLASS - botanical glass panels. Plus paintings, ceramics, jewellery, woodwork, metalwork, sculpture, textiles, mixed media, printmaking and drawings. Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-3pm.

Ragleth Gallery, 1 Sandford Place, Church Stretton SY6 6DY 01694 723225 A contemporary gallery full of original art, inspired by the landscape and wildlife of the Shropshire Hills. Sculpture, paintings, ceramics, glass, jewellery, prints, photographs, automata and more. Open Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri & Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm. Closed Wed.

South Chapel, All Saints Church, Hereford 01432 370414 4 - 9 Oct SIAN THOMAS - stained glass. 11 - 16 Oct GOLDEN VALLEY CRAFT SOCIETY. 18 Oct - 18 Dec Cards for good causes. Mon-Sat 9.30am-5.30pm. SHROPSHIRE Bishop’s Castle Town Hall 01588 630023 Until 9 Oct ‘Plottings and Mappings from a Shropshire Garden’. KATY ALSTON. Meet the artist on 9 Oct. 2 Oct Antiques & Flea Market, 9am-4pm. 16 Oct - 13 Nov TARA LEWIS. 6 Nov Antiques and Flea Market, 9am-4pm. Mon, Tues, Thurs - Sat 10am-4pm. The Beacon Room, Ludlow Castle, Castle Square, Ludlow 01746 764078 www.shropshireguild.co.uk 16 & 17 Oct ‘Showing Off’. SHROPSHIRE GUILD OF CONTEMPORARY CRAFT. Furniture, jewellery, glassware, ceramics and textiles. Open Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. Discovery Centre, Craven Arms 01588 676060 7 Oct - 15 Nov ‘Writers, Readers, Thinkers, Dreamers’. MARCHES SCRIBES - calligraphy. Open daily 10am-5pm. Twenty Twenty Gallery, 4 Quality Square, Ludlow 01584 875363 www.twenty-twenty.co.uk Until 9 Oct ‘Stay Close to Nature’. ELERI MILLS, DAVID INSHAW, ADAM BUICK, ASTRID DE GROOT, ALEX DE VOL, MANDY COATES & MELIN TREGWYNT. 16 Oct - 13 Nov ‘The Landscape’. CHERYL CULVER, ZOE TAYLORa and gallery artists. Tues-Sat 10.30am-4.30pm.

The Artists’ Gallery, Ludlow Farm (formerly Ludlow Food Centre), Bromfield, Ludlow SY8 2JR 07974 652866 Oct Artists include SHELLY PERKINS - wildlife artist. PRISCILLA HANN - bronze sculpture. DANIELLE FLOWERS - contemporary jewellery. KIM DAVIS - wood turning. MEGAN EVANS - collagraph prints. JAN JAY - textile designs and screen prints. PIP JONES - watercolours. SARAH BILLINGHAM - pottery. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. www.theartistsgalleryludlow.co.uk Open daily 10am-5pm. Facebook - The Artists’ Gallery. Aardvark Books, The Bookery, Manor Farm, Brampton Bryan, near Bucknell SY7 0DH 01547 530744 www.aardvark-books.com 24 Oct Aardvark Car Boot. With live music, hot food and over 30 brilliant stalls. Free entry and parking; stalls £10 per pitch. 9am-3pm. Shop & Cafe Tues-Sun 10am-4pm. Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery, The Music Hall, Market Square, Shrewsbury SY1 1LG 01743 258881 Until 12 Dec ‘Gathering Light’. British Museum Spotlight Loan Exhibition. Until 13 Nov ‘Brick By Brick’. Lego brick art. 18 artists, designers and photographers from around the world. Open Mon-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 11am-4pm. Smithy Studio, Brampton Bryan SY7 0DH 07811 042478 Rustic homewares, fine art and craft. Local makers. Turned wood, slipware, lavender products, textiles, cards and gifts. Thurs-Sat 11am-4pm.

Art & Craft Workshops Single, dated listings are free. Ongoing workshops, £40 per year. WESTHOPE COLLEGE Centre for arts and crafts. Day courses, group booking, accredited courses, retreats. Basketry, sewing, upholstery, photography, glass, textiles, art, pampering, jewellery, printmaking. Westhope College, Craven Arms, 01584 861293, www.westhope.org.uk ONLINE ART CLASS Would you like to learn how to paint or improve on the skills you already have? All you need is access to Zoom. Also art tuition and home school art classes for 11-18 year olds. Stephen Hand, stephen@handdrawnart.co.uk 07786 934880. ALEX ALLPRESS POTTERY SCHOOL - POTTERY WORKSHOPS Church Street, Builth Wells, LD2 3BS, Powys. Courses/workshop throughout the year. Throwing, Hand building, glazing, kiln firing and much more. Clay and equipment and your own wheel included. For more details 07443 875016. alexallpressceramics@gmail.com / alexallpress.co.uk

GINN’S CREATIVE WORKSHOPS Discover your creative potential at my workshops covering, Art, Textiles and Sewing Techniques, catering for the experienced and inexperienced. Flexible dates to suit you. 01432 760961. STONE CARVING WORKSHOPS Monthly in Llangarron HR9 6PH. Glenn Morris, sculptor, leads an informal, friendly group. Suitable for beginners and those with some experience. Full tuition, safety equipment and tools provided. Stone available if required. Copious refreshments guaranteed. 01989 770776. Frances@artsinthemarches.co.uk BASKETMAKING USING RUSH Presteigne. Courses available throughout the year covering many techniques. Small groups and all levels taught. All materials and equipment included. For more information see Rushmorebaskets. com or contact Clair at rushmorebaskets@gmail.com 07713 514902. CREATIVE BREAKS Learn a new skill and explore your creativity with experienced tutors, all based in beautiful countryside with outstanding views and local produce. We offer a wide range of courses

We have moved! We look forward to welcoming you to our larger and brighter new gallery space. Painting - Ceramics - Jewellery - Woodwork - Metalwork Sculpture - Textiles - Mixed-Media - Print Making - Drawing

Find us at 15b Broad Street, Leominster, HR6 8BT Contact Alice 07814 406878

throughout the year:- Basketmaking, Enamelled Jewellery, Felt-making, Glass Fusing, Hand Block Printing, Hedgerow Medicine, Mosaics, Painting, Pastels, Photography, Plant Dyeing, Spinning and Weaving, Rag Rug Making, Sewing, Stained Glass, Stonecarving, Woodblock printing, Drawing, Quilting and Upholstery. For full details visit www.creativebreaks.co.uk Make it yourself - take it home - treasure it – or give it with pride! THE ARTHOUSE STUDIO Creative workshops including lino printing, glass fusing, jewellery making, fabric printing, traditional glass painting, stained glass. The Art House Studio, Weobley, 07467 941208, www.thearthousestudio.co.uk Sat 16 October NATURAL DYEING & PRINTING WORKSHOP Using flowers, leaves and fruits, dye and print on silk. Share a simple lunch and later turn the decorated cloth into something beautfiul. Roughacre Studeio, Staunton on Arrow, HR6 9HS, 10am-4pm, £65, lunch and materials included, www.roughacre.co.uk

October CARAD WORKSHOPS 2 Oct - ‘Nature Talk and Draw - Bones’. Talk with Sorcha Lewis and draw with Aster Woods, 1-4pm. From 23 Oct, half-term week - Dragon Festival. 31 Oct - ‘Halloween @ CARAD. CARAD, Rhayader Museum & Gallery, 01597 810561, www.carad.org.uk

Thurs 21 & Fri 22 October PRINTMAKING WORKSHOPS 2 & 3 Oct - The Big Draw with Richard Bavin & Rebecca Finney, free. Date TBA - Introduction to Woolcraft Workshop with Caroline Kaye, £50. 21 Oct - Intaglio Printing Workshop with Michael J Hancock, suitable for beginners, 10am-4pm, £55. 22 Oct - Gelatine Printing Workshop, suitable for beginners with Michael J Hancock, 10am-4pm, £55. 29 Oct - Spoon Carving Workshop with Tim Kaye, £55. Date TBC - Basket Making Workshop with Lewis Goldwater. Herefordshire Wildlife Trust. For details and bookings www.herefordshirewt.org Mon 25 & Sat 30 October CREATIVE CLOISTERS Explore your own creativity with a photography and poetry workshop. Hereford Cathedral, £5. Details www.herefordcathedral.org October CALLIGRAPY WORKSHOPS 9 Oct - Make a Cross-Structure Binding, run by Josie Brown. 10 Oct - Culture Combinations, develop your own unique hand, run by Josie Brown, 10am-4pm both days, £21/£18 members. 30 Oct - Calligraphy Taster Session, 10am-1pm, all materials supplied. Monkland Village Hall, near Leominster. Details and booking, 01544 327657. Marches Scribes. October WORKSHOPS AT THE RODD 16 Oct - Cultivate. An arts programme for young people aged 15-25 who want to meet other young creatives, to investigate, experiment and make. Led by local artist, technologist and educator Emma Posey, the group meets once a month and works on a series of focused project. 10am-2pm, free. 24 Oct - Family Den Building, 11am1pm. 26 & 28 Oct - Halloween Art and Craft for Children, 2-4pm. Sidney Nolan Trust, The Rodd, Presteigne, details, www.sidneynolantrust.org or 01544 260149.

October THE BIG DRAW - ‘MAKE THE CHANGE’ 2 Oct - Hedgerow activity, Richard Bavin & Rebecca Finney. The Birches Farm Nature Reserve, Kington, 11am-4pm, (drop-in, free). 6 Oct - ‘The Drawing Room’ giant shared mark-making family fun with Freya Gamble. The Lion Cafe, Bridge St, Kington, 10am-12pm, (drop-in, free). 10 Oct - Giant Drawing Room particpatory activity. Gallery gazebo, Hergest Croft Gardens, entrance charge. 11 Oct - ‘Gnome for your Home’, needlefelt workshop with Freya Gamble, 11am-2pm, £30, refreshments included, only 6 places. 13 Oct - ‘Make the Change, Bootprint Poster’. The Lion Cafe, Bridge St, Kington, 10am-12pm, (drop-in, free). 20 Oct - ‘Hedgerow/River Community Frieze’. The Lion Cafe, Bridge St, Kington, 10am-12pm (drop-in, free). 21 Oct - Intaglio Workshop with Michael Hancock, Birches Farm Nature Reserve, 10am-4pm, £55, book with Herefordshire Wildlife Trust. 22 Oct - Gelatine Plate Workshop with Michael Hancock, 10am-4pm, £55, book with Herefordshire Wildlife Trust. 27 Oct - ‘Medals for Everyday Courage’ with Freya Gamble, 10am-12pm, The Lion Cafe, Bridge St, Kington, (drop-in, free). 29 - 30 Oct - Contribute to the giant community dream catcher and a ‘Drawing Room’ mark making picture. Market Hall, Kington. October MID WALES ARTS CENTRE 2 & 3 Oct - Ceramics Course with Alison Finnieston, 10am-4pm daily, £100, includes firing and materials. Thurs 5-6.30pm - After School Club, primary school age. Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, Newtown, 01686 688369. October & November VICKI NORMAN STUDIO WORKSHOPS 19 - 22 Oct - Online Mastering Colour. Four day intensive workshop. 27 & 28 Nov - Online Notan: The Art of Light and Dark. Details www.vickinormanstudio.com

October EASTNOR POTTERY INTO THE POTTERS WHEEL £40 per person. Perfect indoor activity for individuals, couples and small groups. 1.5 hr sessions take place Thursday – Saturday during October. Please book. POTTERS WHEEL COURSES £150 day £280 Weekend. 1, 9, 23 & 24 October. Spend the day relaxing and creating pots on the potter’s wheel. Please book. CLAY MODELLING £20 per person. Tuesday 26 & Wednesday 27 October. Sessions start at 9.30am, 11.30am and 2pm. Please book. Booking essential. www.eastnorpottery.co.uk Email admin@ eastnorpottery.co.uk or tel 01531 633886. CUP CERAMICS WORKSHOPS Offer taster sessions, one day intensive, 10 week ceramics for all courses, one week intensive, 4 week throwing course plus membership Further details www.cupceramics.com Cup Ceramics, Unit 10 Foley Trading Estate, Hereford, HR1 2SF, 07855 868771. October MINERVA ARTS CENTRE WORKSHOPS 2 Oct - Willow Loom Weaving with Fleur Richardson, no experience necessary, £10 plus £5 for materials. 11 & 12 Oct - Mixed media textiles with Suzette Smart. One day workshop £60. Experiment with layers of bondaweb, fabric collage and stitching. Minerva Arts Centre, High Street, Llanidloes 01686 413467, email quilts@quilt.org.uk

October THE HIVE WORKSHOPS Every Tues - Life Drawing for all ages, 7-9pm. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 01743 234970. Wednesdays INFORMAL ART GROUP All welcome, help given if required. The Old School Community Hub, New Radnor, 2-4pm, 01544 350242. Thursdays HEREFORD LIFE DRAWING The Courtyard, Hereford, 10am-1pm, £7.50, 01432 340555.

NEW HOUSE FARM, MARDEN, HR1 3EW

OPEN 9AM-5PM WEEKENDS THROUGHOUT OCTOBER & ALL HALF-TERM WEEK

GEORGINA FRANKLIN Jewellery Individual Contemporary Design Commissions undertaken

Please see website for studio opening times.

www.georginafranklin.co.uk

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

Phone 01584 810085

Specialising in the conservationrestoration of works of art on paper and archive material. Unit 9, Lower Buckton Barns, between Leintwardine and Brampton Bryan, SY7 0JU.

Please call or email Louise Vaile for appointments and further information.

T: 07780 616067 E: info@ogilvievaile.com W: ogilvievaile.com

cinema LIVE EVENTS ON SCREEN 7 Oct FOLLIES National Theatre. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7pm, 01600 719401.

THE COURIER (18)

9 Oct BORIS GODONUV Met Opera (live). Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 5.55pm, 01885 488575. 28 Oct FIRE SHUT UP IN MY BONES Met Opera (encore). Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 5.55pm, 01885 488575. 27, 30 & 31 Oct CLIFF RICHARD LIVE The Great 80 Tour, from the Royal Albert Hall. Old Market Theatre, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281.

BOOTH’S BOOKSHOP

Until 17 Oct NO TIME TO DIE Richard Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye. 01497 822010

BRECON FILM SOCIETY 4 Oct ROME OPEN CITY (1945) 1 Nov LOCAL HERO (1983) Doors open 7.15pm for 7.30pm start. Brecon Coliseum Cinema, Wheat St, Brecon. Membership enquiries 01874 623166

CONQUEST, BROMYARD 1 Oct THE LAST BUS (12A) Conquest Theatre, Tenbury Rd, Bromyard. Details 01885 488575

This fact-base Cold War drama sees MI5 recruiting a boozy, somewhat shifty salesman, Greville Wynne (Benedict Cumberbatch) to act as a go-between with Russian double agent, Oleg Penkovsky (Merab Ninidze, BRIDGE OF SPIES), during business trips to a suitably drab 1960s Moscow. Believing that he’s helping avert nuclear Armageddon the initially reluctant Wynne soon warms to his task and he and Penkovsky, with more to lose than his British handler, become firm friends. However writer Tom O’Connor (THE HITMAN’S BODYGUARD) and director Dominic Cooke (ON CHESIL BEACH) effectively convey the risks that both men take and as a sub-plot relations between Wynne and his wife Sheila (Jessie Buckley, so mesmerizing in the WILD ROSE) become increasingly strained. It all ends badly of course, but Cumberbatch’s performance, especially after he’s caught by the KGB, is mighty impressive and archive footage of Wynne being released back to the UK makes it all worthwhile. All reviews by Mark Williams

COURTYARD, HEREFORD 1 - 7 Oct RESPECT (12A) 1 - 6 Oct THE LAST BUS (12A) 1 & 2 Oct OUR LADIES (15) 2 Oct SPIRIT UNTAMED (U) 2 Oct WHERE LOVE LIVES Hereford Pride Evening Filmfest Spectacular 2 Oct HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH Hereford Pride Evening Filmfest Spectacular 4 - 7 Oct THE COURIER (12A) 4 - 6 Oct THE NEST (15) 8 - 21 Oct NO TIME TO DIE (12A) 11 & 12 Oct WILDFIRE (15) 11 - 25 Oct BALLOON (12A) 12 - 25 Oct SQUAD (12A) 18 - 25 Oct PIG (15) 22 - 25 Oct HERSELF (15) 30 Oct PARANORMAN (PG) 30 Oct HOCUS POCUS (PG) 30 Oct - 2 Nov ANETTE (15) 29 Oct NOSFERATU (1922) With live score. The Courtyard Theatre, Edgar St, Hereford 01432 340555

2 Oct MILITARY WIVES (12A) Withington Parish Room, Shrewsbury 01743 709236 4 Oct THE ANGEL’S SHARE (15) Coalbrookdale & Ironbridge Community Centre 01952 433297 4 Oct SOUND OF METAL (15) The Hive, Shrewsbury 01743 234970 4 Oct JUDY (12A) The Red House, Albrighton 01902 373854 5 Oct OFFICIAL SECRETS (15) Lydbury North VH 01588 680302

5 Oct WOMEN AT WAR (12A) All Stretton VH 07812 583113 6 Oct GREED (15) Cardington VH 01694 771295 7 Oct NOMADLAND (12A) Brilley VH 01544 327227 7 Oct HARRIET (12A) Bagley Sports & Social Club 8 Oct SWIMMING WITH MEN (12A) Great Witley VH 01299 896412 8 Oct HONEYLAND (12A) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125 8 Oct HIDDEN FIGURES (PG) Bodenham Parish Hall 01568 797932 8 Oct DREAM HORSE (2020) (PG) Staunton-on-Wye VH 01981 501031 8 Oct IN THE HEIGHTS (12A) SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630321 9 Oct LOVE SARAH (12) Bayston Hill Memorial Hall 01743 873940 9 Oct LOST IN PARIS (12) Little Witley VH 01886 888122 12 Oct WALKS (12A) Much Birch Community Hall 01981 540097

12 Oct KNIVES OUT (12A) Acton Scott VH 01694 781260 12 Oct LOVE SARAH (12) Ashford Carbonell VH 01584 831574 13 Oct 1917 (15) Hope Bowdler VH 01694 723648 14 Oct NOMADLAND (12A) Gorsley VH 14 Oct THE FATHER (12A) SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630321 15 Oct MINARI (12) Little Dewchurch VH 01432 840333 15 Oct STORM BOY (PG) Knighton Community Centre 01547 520602 15 Oct NOMADLAND (12A) Bosbury Parish Hall 01531 640333 15 Oct OFFICIAL SECRETS (15) Bedstone & Hopton Castle VH 01547 530282 15 Oct THE PEANUT BUTTER FALCON (12A) Shifnal VH 01952 462787 15 Oct A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD (PG) Cound Guildhall 01743 761257 16 Oct NOMADLAND (12A) Yarpole Parish Hall 01568 780196 16 Oct HARRIET (12A) Lady Emily Hall, Tarrington 01432 890720 16 Oct THE FATHER (12A) Upton upon Severn Memorial Hall 01684 592273 16 Oct THE LAST BUS (12A) Bicton VH 01743 850495 16 Oct DREAM HORSE (2020) (PG) Everest Hall, Llanfair Waterdine 16 Oct MILITARY WIVES (12A) Trefonen VH 01691 657011 18 Oct LAST YEAR IN MARIENBAD (U) Coalbrookdale & Ironbridge Community Centre 01952 433297 19 Oct DREAM HORSE (2020) (PG) SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630321 20 Oct MILITARY WIVES (12A) Chetton VH 01746 789257 20 Oct THE LAST BUS (12A) Escleyside Hall 01981 510116 21 Oct NOMADLAND (12A) Castlemorton Parish Hall 01531 631503 21 Oct NOMADLAND (12A) Pudleston VH 01568 750292 21 Oct SUPERNOVA (15) Claverley VH 01746 710528 21 Oct THE LAST BUS (12A) Kinnerley Parish Hall 01691 683619 21 Oct AMMONITE (15) Norbury VH 01588 650607 22 Oct X + Y (12A) Colwall VH 07891 668124 22 Oct 1917 (15) The Red House, Albrighton 01902 373854 22 Oct OFFICIAL SECRETS (15) SToke Prior VH 07850 030821 26 Oct 23 WALKS (12A) Loppington VH 01939 809236

HERSELF (15)

Living in a depressing airport hotel with her two children after being attacked by her brutish husband (Ian Lloyd Anderson), Irish housewife Sandra (Clare Dunne) is obliged to take on two jobs to survive, one of these as a cleaner for the imperious Peggy, (national treasure Harrier Walter). So far, so very Ken Loach, but Peggy actually has some gold buried deep in her privileged middle-class heart and offers Sandra a plot of her land so that she might literally build a new home for her family. Dunne, who co-wrote the script and is perhaps best-known for her theatre work, gives a compelling, believable turn as a woman determinate to overcome the considerable odds this involves, laced with a winning optimism. MAMMA MIA! and IRON LADY director Phyllida Lloyd again proves her versatility in crafting a highly engaging work pretty much bereft of the mawkishness it might otherwise exhibit.

27 Oct CINEMA PARADISO (15) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125 28 Oct 23 WALKS (12A) Almeley VH 07557 659291 28 Oct DREAM HORSE (2020) (PG) Goodrich VH 01600 890609 29 Oct COCO (PG) Coalbrookdale & Ironbridge Community Centre 01952 433297 29 Oct MILITARY WIVES (12A) Knighton Community Centre 01547 520602 29 Oct NOMADLAND (12A) Clungunford Parish Hall 01588 660159

THE EDGE, MUCH WENLOCK 4 Oct THE FAREWELL (PG) 11 Oct JUDY (12A) 18 Oct SORRY WE MISSED YOU (15) 25 Oct MRS LOWRY AND SON (PG) 1 Nov KNIVES OUT (12A) 8 Nov HARRIET (12A) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911

THE HIVE, SHREWSBURY 4 Oct SOUND OF METAL (15) 8 Oct BIRDS OF PASSAGE (15) 22 Oct A SEASON IN FRANCE (12) The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, 01743 234970

THE LOFT, HEREFORD 1 Oct THE LOST BOYS (15) 3 Oct HOCUS POCUS (PG) 9 Oct THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW (15) 15 Oct THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS (18) 17 Oct EDWARD SCISSORHANDS (PG) 22 Oct DONNIE DARKO (15) 23 Oct THE CROODS 2: A NEW AGE (PG) 30 Oct A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (18) 31 Oct THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS (PG) 31 Oct LES QUIZERABLES: HALLOWEEN SPECIAL The Loft, 18a West St, Hereford HR4 0BX 01432 507460 www.loftcinema.co.uk

MKT. THEATRE, LEDBURY 8 Oct HONEYLAND (12A) 27 Oct CINEMA PARADISO (PG) Market Theatre, Market St, Ledbury 07967 517125

SAVOY, MONMOUTH

RAINBOWS OVER SHREWSBURY

12 Oct GWEN (15) 9 Nov WOMAN AT WAR (12A) Savoy Theatre, Church St, Monmouth 01600 772467

SPARC, BISHOP’S CASTLE 8 Oct IN THE HEIGHTS 14 Oct THE FATHER (12A) 19 Oct DREAM HORSE (PG) SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 01588 630321

THEATRE SEVERN, SHREWS

Carol A trip to Shrewsbury‘s Old Market Hall for their Rainbow Film Festival will reward you with several great films addressing gender and colour issues. Best known is surely CAROL, Todd Haynes’ moving story of forbidden love between unhappily married socialite, the eponymous Carol Aird (Cate Blanchett) and awkward shop assistant ,Therese (Rooney Mara). Based on a Patricia Highsmith novel set in the 1950s New York, it has some remarkably explicit but never prurient love scenes but the totally convincing chemistry between the two leads is what makes the film so riveting. In the no less illiberal setting of present day Tbilisi, AND THEN WE DANCED finds Swedish writer/director Levan Akin following ensemble ballet dancer Merab (Levan Gelbakhiani) losing his emotional and professional balance after the arrival of a younger dancer (Bachi Valishvili), auguring rivalry and desire that threatens to derail his career. Other films worth catching include NO ORDINARY MAN, a documentary about the late, trans-gender jazz pianist, Billy Tipton and SOCRATES, a low-budget but impressive account of a gay teenager (Christian Malheiros) made homeless and fending for himself in a hostile Sao Paulo.

OLD MKT. HALL, SHREWS.

8 - 14 Oct THE WAR BELOW (12A) 6 & 7 Oct THE CHAMPION OF AUSCHWITZ (15) 8 - 14 Oct RESPECT (12A) 15 - 21 Oct ANNETTE (15) 22 - 28 Oct NO TIME TO DIE(12A) 15 Oct JUMP DARLING Rainbow Film Festival 16 Oct AHEAD OF THE CURVE (12A) Rainbow Film Festival 16 Oct CAROL (15) Rainbow Film Festival 16 Oct PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE (15) Rainbow Film Festival 17 Oct NO ORDINARY MAN An in-depth look at the life of jazz musician, Billy Tipton. Rainbow Film Festival 17 Oct SOCRATES (15) Rainbow Film Festival 17 Oct AND THEN WE DANCED (15) Rainbow Film Festival Old Market Hall, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281

PRESTEIGNE SCREEN 8 Oct FIRST COW (12A) 22 Oct LIMBO (PG) 5 Nov THE LAST BUS (12A) Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, doors open 7.30pm, 8pm start. 01544 370202, 01544 260577 La Cha Cha

13 Oct BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL Short films from the world’s most prestigious mountain film festival. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281.

WYESIDE, BUILTH WELLS Until 28 Oct NO TIME TO DIE (12A) 8 - 14 Oct SHANG CHI (12A) 9, 10, 16, 17, 29 - 31 Oct THE FATHER (12A) 16, 17, 19 - 21, 23, 26 - 28 Oct RESPECT (12A) 22 - 24, 26 - 31 Oct THE ADDAMS FAMILY 2 (TBC) 29 - 31 Oct HERSELF (15) 29 - 31 Oct LA CHA CHA (15) Wyeside, Builth Wells 01982 552555

WORKSHOPS

Wednesdays FILM MAKING CLUB The Courtyard, Hereford, 5.15pm & 6.45pm, £73 per term, 01432 340555.

Conquest Theatre Bromyard

Streamed Events

Sat 9 Oct, 5.55pm BORIS GODONUV Met Opera (live) Thurs 28 Oct, 5.55pm FIRE SHUT UP IN MY BONES Met Opera (encore)

Films

1 Oct THE LAST BUS (12A)

Live Events Sat 2 Oct, 7.30pm HOLDER & SMITH Jazz at it’s best. Ben Holder (violin, vocals) and Stuart Carter Smith (guitar). Sun 3 Oct, 7.30pm REMI HARRIS (Fundraiser in the Foyer). Remi talks about the music that shaped & influenced his life. Tues 19 - Sat 23 Oct LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Conquest Production Sat 30 Oct, 7.30pm DRACULA Our Star Theatre Company

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

dance Dance Performance Fri 8 October SAME SAME BUT DIFFERENT SONIA SABRI DANCE COMPANY. A fun and magical dance show, engaging for children and grown ups alike. For ages 5+. Steiner Academy, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01981 540221. Arts Alive. Sun 10 October THE BALLROOM BOYS Ian Waite and Vincent Simone return with a brand new show. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 3pm, £39-£31, 01743 281281. Sat 30 October BLACKLIST + FIGLEAF JOSHUA VENDETTA NASH. This double bill of shows from one of the UK’s leading Krump dancers. (A form of street dance characterised by free, expressive, exaggerated and highly energetic movement). For ages 10+. Wem Town Hall, 8pm, 01939 232299. Arts Alive. Sat 30 October THE REST OF OUR LIVES JO FONG & GEORGE ORANGE. A cabaret of life and near death. Join Jo & George for a night of dance, circus and games. For ages 14+. Welshampton Parish Hall, 8pm, 01948 710586. Arts Alive. Tues 2 November THE NUTCRACKER RUSSIAN NATIONAL BALLET present one of the jewels of Tchaikovsky’s repertoire. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £26-£20, 01432 340555.

LEARN 2 JIVE BEGINNERS CLASSES Mon, 7.30-8.30pm, Bartestree Village Hall, Hereford, HR1 4BY. Tues, 7.30-8.30pm, Ludlow Assembly Rooms, SY8 1AZ. Tues, 7.30-8.30pm, Stretton Sugwas Village Hall, HR4 7PT. Tues, 7.30pm-8.30pm Pembridge Village Hall, HR6 9EB. Wed, 7.30-8.30pm, Methodist Church Hall, Tenbury Wells, WR15 8EE. Wed, 7.30-8.30pm, Holy Trinity Parish Hall, Malvern, WR14 4LR. Thurs, 7.30pm-8.30pm, Northolme Community Centre, HR2 7SP. Thurs, 7.45pm-8.45pm Ledbury Dance Studio, HR8 2A. Fri, 11am-12pm, Tupsley Whitehouse Community Hub, Gentle Jive. Contact Matt or Sarah on 01989 750354. or info@coolmovesdance.co.uk www.coolmovesdance.co.uk Coolmoves Dance & Fitness for adults. Fortnightly Saturdays CHORUS LINE Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 07943 417561. Tuesdays CIRCLE DANCE Beginners welcome. Church Barn, Church Lane, Bishop’s Castle, 2-4pm, 01588 630648. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays MID WALES DANCE ACADEMY Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 07943 417561.

Wed 3 November SWAN LAKE RUSSIAN NATIONAL BALLET. Full of mystery and romance. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £26-£20, 01432 340555.

Tuesdays 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 Emma on 01544 327311 or Paul 01497 821003.

Dance Workshops

Wednesdays CIRCLE DANCING Leominster Community Centre, 2-3.30pm. Kathryn 01568 616411 or 01584 877446.

Single, dated listings are free. Year round entries £40. ALANYA’S BELLYDANCE CLUB - OPEN LEVEL Bodenham Parish Hall, HR1 3LB. 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month, 1.00-3.30pm. No-obligation taster, then pay per term. For full information visit www.alanyabellydance. com or call Abbie on 07962 161081.

Mondays 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. £2.50 per session (first free). No need to bring a partner. Beginners and experts welcome. 01982 570324/01544 350707.

COURTYARD, HEREFORD CLASSES Tues - Zumba, 1-2pm, £5.50 per session. Fri - Chance to Dance for the over 50s, 10.15am-11.15pm, £5 per session. Tues - Laura Gale Contemporary Dance, energetic class for beginners and experienced dancers, 8-9pm, £8 drop in or £39 for 6 weeks. Tues - Laura Gale Street Jazz, 7-8pm, £8 drop in, £39 for 6 weeks. Thurs - Silver Swans Adult Ballet for the over 55s, 1.30-2.30pm, £5 per session. Fri - Dancing Tots for ages 2-4 years, 11.30am-12.15pm, £4 per child. The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.

Wednesdays BIG FISH LITTLE FISH FOR MUMS AND TOTS! Dance Centre, Llandrindod Wells, 2-3pm, £3 drop in, for tots aged 8 months+, 01597 824370. Thursdays WILD WEST SALSA Left Bank Village, Bridge St, Hereford, 7.45pm, £6, students £5, social dance only £4, 01432 357753. Fridays CHANCE TO DANCE For the over 50s. The Courtyard, Hereford, 10.15am, £4.50, 01432 340555. Fridays DANCING TOTS For ages 2-4 years. The Courtyard, Hereford, 11.30am, £4, 01432 340555. Fortnightly Sunday HIGHFLYERS YOUTH DANCE COMPANY For ages 11-18 with disabilities or additional needs and their siblings. All welcome. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 2-4pm, 01743 234970 or email Rachel youthsidance@gmail.com

food page The Bridges, Ratlinghope

HEN Mr Pernickety first came to live in the Marches he was, like any curious incomer and aspiring scribbler, inevitably enchanted by those empty, craggy undulations that lie west of the Long Mynd, where Shropshire subtly merges into Wales, and Mary Webb set her tales of rustic melancholy. To drive the slender lanes beneath the western flank of that long ridge is to enter a slightly separate world, and Mr P always feels a tremor of otherness when he does. The last place he reviewed for the Woolly Organ in this land of deep dingles and Cold Comfort farms was the excellent Coach House at Norbury, now sadly downscaled to B & B only, perhaps another victim of the beastly virus. The sparse population in this quarter may suggest that there isn’t, in any case, much call for places to eat, but there are punters around – many of them intrepid, committed foot-travellers, there to suck in the clean air and unspoilt scenery – who need sustenance, and at Bridges, a crossing point on the young River Onny, there is a strategically placed inn. It has been a sporadic stopping off point for Mr P for some twenty-five years, and its recent acquisition from the Three Tuns Brewery of Bishops Castle by new people spurred Mr P to revisit the pub. Confusingly it has been known as the Horseshoe Inn, but seems to have settled its identity as the Bridges pub. It received some public exposure about fifteen years ago when it was a location for the Only Fools and Horses spinoff, The Green Green Grass.

The short menu (pleasingly without a 95p in sight) suggested that ingredients would be at least fresh. As his regular readers will know, and cruelly enjoy, Mr P is always ready to identify and condemn a chef/cook who is abusing the pallets of his punters, but in this review they will be disappointed….

Mr Pernickety was accompanied by his old friend the Wrinkle Rocker, who had seen more of the place in recent years. The WR has a weakness for open-mic nights of a blues/folk variety and had regularly participated in such sessions at the Bridges, on one occasion finding himself snowed in, unable to leave and playing until local sparrows were engaged in their traditional dawn flatulence. There are still regular Wednesday night Irish music sessions, and visits from boater-toting, hanky flapping Morris dancers, for those who enjoy that kind of thing.

The WR asked for a main course of roast chicken with gravy, salad and aioli. He loved this unusual juxtaposition, very happy with the quality of the poultry and well-dressed salad. He and Mr P shared a bowl of chips with a tomato salad as good as Mr P has tasted in a long time, and a worthy addendum to his potato, cheese and onion pie, delivered in flawless, short crust pastry – outstanding and beyond the scale of normal ‘pub grub’.

The pub, set beside the little river, looks as if it was once a traditional farm and dwelling. Long and one room deep, it has had a glass-walled eating space added with a large log-burner and views across the gardens. Outside, back and front, are tables on a greensward by the brook. The interior is almost entirely free of nasty, kitsch accoutrements that many misguided landlords think an English country pub needs and nothing jarred on Mr P’s highly tuned sensitivity to such things.

Perhaps the best hors d’oeuvre in eating at the Bridges is the journey there, but Mr P and his guest also shared a smoked mackerel paté which delivered an instant little endorphin rush with its creamy, well-defined texture and subtle seasoning (lemon and paprika?). It was served with a salad (“greens come from our no-dig, organic garden”) which consisted of lovely light fresh leaves (not an iceberg to be seen) and a sophisticated dressing.

Before lunch Mr P tried a half of the Long Mynd cider on offer. Dry and balanced, at 6% it was pleasing but too strong for driving home, so he and the WR drank beer rather than wine with their lunch in this rustic place – a Three Tuns pale ale and a Salopian Gold. There are puddings on offer, though Mr P didn’t eat any. He will next time, for there will surely be a next time soon, perhaps to a sound-track of Celtic fiddle. Mr Pernickety

EVENTS

Weekends throughout October and all of Half Term week THE PUMPKIN PATCH Pick your own pumpkin. New House Farm, Marden, Hereford, HR1 3EW, 9am-5pm. Facebook the.pumpkin.patch.hereford Fri 1 & Sat 2 October SHROPSHIRE OKTOBERFEST 150+ real ales, lager bar, cocktails, Gin den, gin school, street food, comedy, wine bar, live music, silent disco and more. Quarry Park, Shrewsbury. www.shropshireoktoberfest.co.uk Sat 2 October TENBURY APPLEFEST Apple displays, apple juicing, demonstrations, food and drink, Leominster Morris, Animal Encounters, classic cars, magician, Blue Moon Blues Band and more. The Burgage, Tenbury Wells, 10am-4.30pm, £4, under 16s free. October - December SWAN BREWERY 1 Oct - ‘Beerjolais Nouveau’, Green Swan 4.1%, green hop beers tasting day. Origin Pizza wood-fired pizzas pop-up food vendor, 10am-7pm. 30 Oct - Morris dancing by The Illustrious Order of Fools and Beasts, 10.45am, followed by Brewery tour, 11.15am. 5 Nov - Tasting day, launching Tundra 3.9%. Beefy Boys pop-up food vendor, 10am-7pm. 3 Dec - Tasting day with Winter Swanderland 4.8% in the spotlight and food from MIniyaki’s Japanese Soul Food and Bartestree Cider. Swan Brewery, Leominster, HR6 0LX, 01568 617709. Every Saturday LUDLOW COUNTRY MARKET 9am-12pm at The Womens Centre, Ludlow. Local produce, handicrafts, plants & veg, cut flowers, cards. First Saturday of every month (except August) FARMER’S MARKET Produce, craft, gifts, kitchen cafe open. Eaton Bishop Village Hall, 10am-12pm. 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 Knighton Community Centre, 9.30am-12.30pm, 07751 221487. 2nd Saturday of every month LEOMINSTER FARMER’S MARKET Corn Square, 9am-1pm, 01568 797427. Third Saturday of every month PRODUCE MARKET Hightown Community Rooms, Vicarage Rd. Clun, 10.00am - 12.00pm. 01588 641180. Third Saturday of every month FARMER’S MARKET Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, 9am-1pm, 01588 630023. First Thursday EVENING FARMER’S MARKET The Barn, Ledbury, HR8 1EA, 6-8pm. www.ledburyfoodgroup.org Every Thursday MONTGOMERY TOWN MARKET Regular stalls on the lower floor. First Thurs of the month, using both floors with community cafe. Open 9am-3pm, www.montgomery-wales.co.uk/market 07790 100462. Every Thursday HAY MARKET DAY Local produce, meat and fish, hot food, artisan bread, cakes, crafts, vintage, plants. Memorial Square and Clock Tower, Hay-on-Wye, 9am-2.30pm, www.haymarkets.co.uk Every 2nd & 4th Thursday LUDLOW LOCAL PRODUCE MARKET Castle Square, 9am-2pm, 01584 872043.

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

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 (11am – 4pm every Thurs - Sun). Teas, coffees, cake and soup. www.bleddfacentre.org 01547 550377 hello@bleddfacentre.org 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. Tues-Fri 9.30am-4.30pm, Sat 9.30am-4pm. With The Green Bean Shop/Deli under the same roof. THE HEREFORDSHIRE GOLF CLUB, WORMSLEY, HR4 8LY Open daily for food and beverage also a Sunday Carvery 12.30pm-3pm every week, one course £10.95 two courses, £14.95. We can also cater for your private event, price includes free room hire. Call our Catering Team on 01432 830219, option 3. THE ORGASMIC CIDER COMPANY, GREAT PARTON, EARDISLEY, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR3 6NX 01544 327244 or 07773 037448 Craft cider and perry off licence and gift shop with local products. Open Friday and Saturday 12 to 5pm. Group tours available. PLANTASTIK cic, 15 WEST ST, LEOMINSTER’s new cafe serving plant-based food from supermarket waste produce. Open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 10am-3pm. Lunches from 11am, cakes, drinks, vegan pastries from Alex Gooch on Fridays. Run by volunteers. plantastik@myphone.coop RHOS MARKET GARDEN, KNIGHTON 01547 528315 Growers & providers of organic veg, fruit & flowers. Eco cleaning products & refills. Large range of groceries & whole foods. The Old Garage Shop, Knighton. Tues-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-3pm. Free parking, opposite Old Library. Friday Morning Market stall in Presteigne. Local deliveries of veg. boxes. info@rhosorganic.co.uk www.rhosorganic.co.uk RUTH WATSON RESTAURANTEUR AND PRIVATE COOK. Bespoke Food for all Occasions. Parties, special occasions, holiday home catering, pop-up food. Friendly personal service. Ring or email: 01544 350559/ 07870 752325. ruthwatsonfood@gmail.com ST. MICHAEL’S HOSPICE COFFEE & BOOKS, UNIT 6-8 STATION YARD, LEOMINSTER, HR6 8TN (near Hintons). Large range of specialist and fiction books, maps, CDs, DVDs, vinyl and sheet music. Local coffee, light meals, homemade soup, cakes and scones. Open 9am-4pm, free parking. THE WORKHOUSE CAFE, INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, PRESTEIGNE 01544 267864 Cafe, gallery, light lunches, good coffee, homemade cakes. Wed-Sat 10am - 4pm.

music

OCTOBER Fri 1 October MARK LATIMER & TREV DAVIES TRIO Chequers, Etnam St, Leominster. SPIERS & BODEN Folk. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm, 01584 811442. INDIGO MACHINE The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. THE MADHOUSE BAND HR4K Oktoberfest, Unit 12A, Thorn Business Park, Rotherwas, Hereford, HR2 6JT, 9-12. ARCADIA MUSIC FESTIVAL Ensemble Arcadiana features Eleanor Alberga and Thomas Bowes, artistic directors. Karen Jones, flute, Thomas Bowes and Patrick Kiernan, violin. Ralph de Souza, viola and Tim Gill, cello. Programme includes Beethoven. St Mary Magdalene Church, Leintwardine, 7pm, £15, full time students free. www.arcadiamusic.org.uk RHYTHM THIEVES The Chindit, 113 Merridale Rd, Wolverhampton, 8.30pm. ACOUSTIC SESSION Monkland Arms, near Leominster, 7.30pm, 01568 720510.

MID WALES RHYTHM & BLUES CLUB Featuring The Achievers with special guest Bryony Sier. The Muse, Brecon, 8pm, 07866 000596, www.midwalesrandb.club

DIRE STREETS Tribute to Dire Straits. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £21.50/£20.50, 01432 340555. FRIDAY LIVE Featuring The Meadows, a vibrant multi-instrumentalist Celtic-Crossover folk band. Plus Paul Lloyd Nicholas who has played at festivals and folk clubs across the UK and Europe. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £6 in advance, £8 on the door, 01497 821762.

Sat 2 October ARCADIA MUSIC FESTIVAL See 1 Oct for details. St Giles’ Church, Downton on the Rock, SY8 2HG, 7pm, £15, full time students free. www.arcadiamusic.org.uk HEREFORD PRIDE Hosted by Miss Drag UK 2021, Miss Boo La Croux! 11am-12pm - stalls, music, workshops, face painting and more. 12 - 5pm - music, performance, poetry and Zumba! 5-6.30pm - Pride evening disco party! The Courtyard, Hereford, family friendly event, free. HEREFORD PRIDE AFTERPARTY Hosted by Miss Drag UK 2021, Miss Boo La Croux with DJ spinning all the camp classics. Babar Cafe, Union St, Hereford, from 7pm, free. OKTOBERFEST Live music, real ale, food and pub games. Wobbly Brewery, Beech Business Park, Tillington Rd, Hereford, HR4 9QJ, from 2pm, early bird tickets £8, sales@wobblybrewing.co or Facebook page.

A WHOLE LOTTA ROCK Vaga, Hereford, 8.30pm. HOLDER AND SMITH QUARTET Jazz at it’s best. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, £16, 01885 488575. PAUL PARKER & ALL THE RIGHT FRIENDS The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. SONIA SMITH Bulls Head Inn, Chelmarsh, 9.15pm. HOLDER & SMITH Ben Holder (violin, vocals) and Stuart Carter Smith (guitar). Jazz at its best. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, 01885 488575. TENBURY APPLEFEST Apple displays, apple juicing, shopping, food and drink, demonstrations, Leominster Morris, Animal Encounters, classic cars, magician, Blue Moon Blues Band and more. On the Burgage, Tenbury Wells, 10am-4.30pm, £4, under 16s free. CLUN VALLEY JAZZ Featuring Josephine Davies’ Trio Satori, tenor and soprano saxophones, double bass and drums. Town Hall, Bishop’s Castle, 8pm, £23, email clunvalleyjazz@gmail.com EIRA SNOW The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £6 in advance, £8 on the door, 01497 821762. DON’T FEED THE GOAT Wobbly Brewery, Beech Business Park, Tillington Rd, Hereford, 01432 355318. THE BLUEJAYS - RAVE ON 50’s and 60’s rock and roll. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £23/£21, 01432 340555.

THE ENDINGS The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. ALEX HITCHCOCK QUARTET Saxophonist Alex Hitchcock is accompanied by Deschanel Gordon, piano; Will Sach, bass and Shane Forbes, drums. The Hive, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £23, £12 under 22, 01743 234970. AC/DC + OUT OF ORDER Pavilion Mid Wales, Llandrindod Wells, 7.30pm, £10, 01597 258118, www.pavilionmidwales.org.uk

Folk at the Falcon - Sam Carter

Sun 3 October THEA GILMORE Folk singer. With support. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £22, 01743 281281. KETY HURT BAND Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4pm, 01531 632250. SHRED BELLY The Six Bells, Bishop’s Castle, 4-6pm. THE MADHOUSE BAND Rose & Crown, Redmarley D’Abitot, GL19 3NB, 3-6pm. REMI HARRIS Talks about the music that shaped and influenced his life. Fundraiser in the foyer, Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, 01885 488575. CHORAL EVENSONG Leominster Priory, 6.30pm. HEREFORD JAZZ Featuring Apex Jazz Band. Richmond Club, Edgar St, Hereford, 7.30pm, £8, 01432 276304. ARCADIA MUSIC FESTIVAL See 1 Oct for details. Programme includes Telemann: Fantasias for solo violin and solo flute, Canonic Sonatas for flute and violin. St Giles’ Church, Downton on the Rock, SY8 2HG, 7pm, £15, full-time students free. www.arcadiamusic.org.uk

Mon 4 October BRIMFIELD FOLK CLUB Brimfield Village Hall, 7.30pm, 01584 711480. Please bring your own drinks/glasses. CIDER CITY JAZZMEN The Barrels, St Owen St, Hereford, 01432 274968.

Tues 5 October VINTAGE JAZZ REVIVAL Rose & Crown, Ludlow, 9pm.

Wed 6 October OPEN MIC The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

ALISTAIR MCGOWAN THE PIANO SHOW Combining his talents as master impressionist and comedian with his new-found talent as a classical pianist. The Courtyard, 7.30pm, £26, 01432 340555.

Thurs 7 October REDLAKE VALLEY - THEN AND NOW Apple pressing. Chapel Lawn, SY7 0BW. Full programme www.redlakevalleycbs.org/festival KATHRYN ROBERTS & SETH LAKEMAN ‘On Reflection Tour’. Celebrating their 25 years making music together. Silvester Horne Institute, Church Stretton, 7.30pm, £15, 01694 720132. ALMELEY STEADY SESSION The Bells Inn, Almeley, near Kington, www.almeleysteadysession.wordpress. com

Fri 8 October FOLK AT THE FALCON Featuring Sam Carter and support from The Cherrystones. Falcon Hotel, Bromyard, 7.30pm, £10, 01885 483425, www.folkatthefalcon.com HOT RUBBER The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. IAN SIEGEL Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 8pm, 01531 632250. TAKE THAT EXPERIENCE Classic songs from the 90s through to the present. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £24/£22, 01432 340555.

Sat 9 October RES PUBLICA A brand-new musical touring show from The People’s String Foundation. During this piece the band packs a 32-piece Gypsy Orchestra into a suitcase and takes the audience on an incredible journey of discovery. Wem Town Hall, 7.30pm, 01939 232299. Arts Alive.

CONCERTS FOR CRASWALL Featuring The Magnard Ensemble. Programme includes composers Zemlinsky, Barber, Ligeti, Ibert, Francaix and Patterson. St Michael’s Church, Michaelchurch Escley, 5pm, £18/£15, students £15/£9, www.concertsforcraswall.org. OPEN MIC No pre-booking, 7-10.30pm. Credenhill Social Club, Hereford, martinchapple1@gmail.com MUSIC IN NEW RADNOR Featuring Pagoda Project (Paul Hutchinson, piano accordion and Karen Wimhurst, clarinets) with Anne Tam, multi-instrumentalist. A unique take on British traditional music from 17th century dance and Playford tunes. Community Hall, New Radnor, 7.30pm, £12, under 14s £3, 01544 350268. THE ULTIMATE CLASSIC ROCK SHOW An evening of the very best classic rock anthems. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £19/£17, 01600 718401. HEREFORD CHAMBER CHOIR ‘The Flight of Song’. St Francis Xavier’s Church, Broad St, Hereford, 7.30pm, £10 in advance, £12 on the door, 01873 860343.

Alex Hitchcock Quartet

Tues 12 October

Mischa & His Merry Men, Saturday Shenanigans

MARTIN TAYLOR AND MARTIN SIMPSON Watson Hall, Tewkesbury, GL20 5PX, 8pm, www.versatilearts.co.uk 07854 918783. VINTAGE JAZZ REVIVAL Rose & Crown, Ludlow, 9pm.

Wed 13 October OPEN MIC Babar Cafe, Union St, Hereford, 7-11pm, pre book if you like, martinchapple1@gmail.com

Thurs 14 October SATURDAY SHENANIGANS Featuring Mischa & His Merry Men. Folk, blues, rock, reggae, funk and ska. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £8, £10 on the door, 01497 821762. THE JERSEYS Tribute to Franki Valli & The Four Seasons. The Albert Hall, Llandrindod Wells, 7.30pm, £19/£17, 0333 666 3366, www.thealberthall.co.uk THE SENSATIONAL 60’S EXPERIENCE Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £29.50-£28, 01743 281281. SAINT CECILIA SINGERS ‘The Sanders Effect’. Upton Bishop Parish Church, 3pm, £10 in advance, £12 on the door, 01989 780321. COUNTERFEIT 60S A showcase of the great bands of this unforgettable time. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm, £19/50, 01584 811442. BOWIE EXPERIENCE Celebrating the sound and vision of David Bowie. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £25, 01432 340555.

Sun 10 October THE LUDLOW JAZZ COLLECTIVE Local quartet plays well-known standards, Latin and blues. Free entry, cocktails, light bites or book a table for lunch. The Cliffe at Dinham, Ludlow, SY8 2JE, 12.30-3pm, 01584 872063. THE ACHIEVERS Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4pm, 01531 632250. QUIZ @ SECRET GARDEN Curry served 6-7pm, quiz 7pm, maximum team of 6, indoor and outdoor seating available, pre-booking essential. The Secret Garden, Coldwells Rd, Hereford, HR1 1LH, 07715 953497. KRIS DREVER The Hive, Shrewsbury, 7.45pm, £16, 01743 234970. RES PUBLICA See 9 Oct for details. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 3pm, £12, students £6, family £30, 01588 630321. Arts Alive.

JUAN MARTIN Flamenco guitar. The Great Barn, Hellens Manor, Much Marcle, near Ledbury, 7.30pm, £20, 01531 660504, www.hellensmanor.com ARRIVAL - THE HITS OF ABBA Tribute band. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £25.50/£24.50, 01432 340555.

Fri 15 October KARINE POLWART Multi-award winning songwriter, musician and winner of Folk Singer of the Year at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2018. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £29-£23, 01743 281281.

The new EP release from Darrell Mitchell Dust and Satellites OUT NOW!

Kris Drever

LISTEN/DOWNLOAD/CD This is the first acoustic solo release from UK singer songwriter Darrell Mitchell in preparation for his forthcoming album the Geography of Fish. www.heavytrafficmusic.co.uk

TWO PUSH CHARLIE Wobbly Brewery, Beech Business Park, Tillington Rd, Hereford, 01432 355318.

Beardyman

OKTOBERFEST Live music, real ale, food and pub games. Wobbly Brewery, Beech Business Park, Tillington Rd, Hereford, HR4 9QJ, from 2pm, early bird tickets £8, sales@wobblybrewing.co or Facebook page. TALON Eagles tribute band. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £28.50, 01743 281281.

Fri 15 October LOTUS MOTION The Exchange, Newtown, 01686 624521. THE COUNTRY DIARY IN SONG WITH BROOMDASHER A musical celebration of The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady author Elizabeth Holden’s 150th birthday. St Mary’s Church, Pembridge, 7pm, £10, £5 children from The Steppes, Pembridge or 01544 388279/349381. OPEN MIC Hosted by Mark Richards. The Rose & Crown, Ludlow, 8-11pm. Please pre-book your slot by emailing markianrichards@hotmail.com BLACK ‘N’ BLUES BAND The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. THE RHEINGANS SISTERS Contemporary while deeply anchored in folk traditions. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7.30pm, 01982 552555. BEARDYMAN Pavilion Mid Wales, Llandrindod Wells, 7.30pm, £18, 01597 258118, www.pavilionmidwales.org.uk MID WALES RHYTHM & BLUES CLUB Featuring Dom Martin. The Muse, Brecon, 8pm, 07866 000596, www.midwalesrandb.club OPERA & JAZZ The Herb Garden Cafe, Llandrindod Wells, 7pm, £15 to include two-course meal, 01597 823082. ORCHESTRA OF THE SWAN ‘Canticles of the Sky’. Programme includes Jessie Montgomery, John Luther Adams, Copland, Gallot, Repighi and Ravel The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £22, 01432 340555.

Sat 16 October I’M STILL STANDING Elton John tribute. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm, 01584 811442.

MAX BOYCE Painting pictures in word and song. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £25.50/£24.50, 01432 340555. JO WHILEY’S 90’S ANTHEMS DJ SET Pavilion Mid Wales, Llandrindod Wells, 7.30pm, £23.50, 01597 258118, www.pavilionmidwales.org.uk GREY WOLF Old Time American and acoustic music with bite. Harmony vocals and stompin’ tunes on fiddle, guitar, mandolin, banjo and bass. Victory Hall, Neen Sollars, 7.30pm, £10, 01299 271535 or 07890 643434. THE SINFONIA STELLARIS Autumn concert. Professional chamber orchestra of the West Midlands will perform works by Beethoven, Delibes, Haydn and Mozart. St Laurence’s Church, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £23, 01562 754217, www.stlaurences.org.uk NUADHA QUARTET The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762. ROCKIN’ PHENOMENA The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. ALIVE & BREL A cabaret revue of the finest songs of Jacques Brel. Featuring Tim Brown, Jon Weller, Steve Allan, Alison Allan and Esther Kay. The Hub, School Lane, New Radnor, 7.30pm, £10 for music, with cheese, wine and Belgian beer (pay as you go). 01544 350559 or 07870 752325.

Sun 17 October LUKE DOCHERTY BAND Richmond Club, Edgar St, Hereford, 3-5pm, free, 01432 356529. OPEN MIC Hosted by Mark Richards. The White Swan, Eardisland, 3-6pm. Please pre-book your slot by emailing markianrichards@hotmail.com CLAUDE BOURBON Acoustic fusion of blues, jazz, folk, classical and Spanish guitar. Town Hall, Bishop’s Castle, £14, 01588 630023, www.bishopscastletownhall.co.uk

Tues 19 October VINTAGE JAZZ REVIVAL Rose & Crown, Ludlow, 9pm. FOLK SESSION Monkland Arms, near Leominster, 7.30pm, 01568 720510. THE MUSIC OF CAROLE KING With a cast of the UK’s finest singers, dancers and musicians. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £26, 01432 340555.

Wed 20 October HANNAH SANDERS & BEN SAVAGE Acoustic duo with mountain dulcimer, dobro and guitar. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.45pm, £15.50/£13.50, 01432 340555.

Hannah Sanders & Ben Savage

THE GREATEST LOVE OF ALL Whitney Houston tribute. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £27, 01743 281281.

Thurs 21 October SHAUN RYDER Lead singer of the Happy Mondays, as he discusses his life, career and the music industry. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £25, 01743 281281. ALBERT LEE A legendary musician and guitarist. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £21, 01600 772467.

Fri 22 October RUSSELL WATSON Performs an intimate concert to celebrate 20 years since his debut album. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £49.50-£39.50, 01743 281281. FRIDAY LIVE Featuring Old Sea Legs. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £8, £10 on the door, 01497 821762. ROUGH NECKS The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. BRECON BAROQUE FESTIVAL ‘Shaping the Baroque’. Rachel Podger and Brecon Baroque are joined by Trinity Baroque and Fretwork. Brecon Cathedral, 3pm, & 7.30pm, £28-£10, 01874 611622, www.breconbaroquefestival.com SCOUTING FOR GIRLS Pavilion Mid Wales, Llandrindod Wells, 7.30pm, £30, 01597 258118, www.pavilionmidwales.org.uk MERCURY Tribute band to Freddie Mercury and Queen. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £24, 01432 340555.

Sat 23 October ELKIE BROOKS Emotional ballads and powerhouse blues. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £33, 01743 281281.

Brecon Baroque Festival - Fretwork

Old Sea Legs, Friday Live

SATURDAY SHENANIGANS Featuring Mark Harrison Band The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762. WEIRDSHIRE GIG Featuring Alex Rex and We Are Muffy. Babar Cafe, Union St, Hereford, 7pm, £10. OCG Anthony Oxnam and Martin Chapple perform some classic covers and originals in a chilled setting. De Koffie Pot, Hereford, 1-3pm. CHERRY’S DISCOTHEQUE 70s & 80s night. The Left Bank, Bridge St, Hereford, 7.30pm, £10. All proceeds to local charities. THE EDGE CHOIR Plus Hilary Norris perform new works by Herefordshire Composers’ Workshop. Leominster Priory, 7.30pm.

BRECON BAROQUE FESTIVAL Featuring Fretwork with their programme, Alio Modo, a selection of Bach keyboard music transcribed for a consort of viols. Brecon Cathedral, 12.30pm, £20-£8. Horatio Clare talks about his book, ‘Something of his Art: Walking to Lubeck with JS Bach’. Brecon Cathedral, 3.30pm, £12-£6. Brecon Baroque - ‘Mostly Johann’. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 5.30pm & 8pm, £28-£18. 01874 611622, www.breconbaroquefestival.com MISS PEARL The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. OKTOBERFEST Featuring King Mantis, real ale, food and pub games. Wobbly Brewery, Beech Business Park, Tillington Rd, Hereford, HR4 9QJ, from 2pm, early bird tickets £8, sales@wobblybrewing. co or Facebook page. ROCK FOR HEROES Performed by a full live rock band and singers, complete with hilarious comedy value. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £22, 01432 340555.

Sun 24 October HEIDI TALBOT & BOO HEWERDINE Folk. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 7.45pm, £16.50, 01743 234970. THAT’LL BE THE DAY A rollercoaster ride through the ‘golden’ age of rock and roll and pop. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7pm, £28.50-£25, 01743 281281.

Wed 27 October ORCHESTRA OF THE SWAN Family concert: Film Favourites. The Courtyard, Hereford, 1pm & 3pm, £7.50, 01432 340555. Part of Herefordshire Family Festival.

Thurs 28 October PEATBOG FAERIES Trailblazers of the Celtic Dance Music renaissance. Hellens Manor, Much Marcle, near Ledbury, 8.15pm, £21, 01531 660504, www.hellensmanor.com WEIRDSHIRE GIG Featuring Elspeth Macrae and Vaginapocalyse. Babar Cafe, Union St, Hereford, £7.

Brecon Baroque Festival - SSAI Ensemble

Sun 24 October

Mon 25 October

A CELEBRATION OF SAINT EDFRITH A celebration of Leominster’s St Edfrith. Guided Walk, meet, 1.30pm at the Priory west door, led by Pete Blench. Morris dance with Jenny Pipes, outside the Priory Church, 3.30pm. Priory Evening Prayer, a Celtic style celebration, Priory Church, 4.30pm.

BRECON BAROQUE FESTIVAL Festival Walk: Historical Brecon, (limited to 16 people), Brecon Cathedral, 10am, £10. Brecon Baroque Festival Orchestra. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £20-£12. 01874 611622, www.breconbaroquefestival.com

QUIZ @ SECRET GARDEN Curry served 6-7pm, quiz 7pm, maximum team of 6, indoor and outdoor seating available, pre-booking essential. The Secret Garden, Coldwells Rd, Hereford, HR1 1LH, 07715 953497. AARDVARK CAR BOOT With live music, hot food and over 30 brilliant stalls. Free entry and parking; stalls £10 per pitch. Aardvark Books, The Bookery, Manor Farm, Brampton Bryan, near Bucknell, 01547 530744. BRECON BAROQUE FESTIVAL ‘Walk on the Wild Side’. Featuring The Society of Strange and Ancient Instruments and Steven Player (dancer/actor/musician). Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 5.30pm & 8pm, £20-£12. 01874 611622, www.breconbaroquefestival.com JAMIE SMITH’S MABON “Taith ‘The Last Huzzah’ Tour”. Orignal, interceltic music. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7.30pm, 01982 552555. FAIRPORT CONVENTION Fairport favourites and some surprises from albums old and new. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 8pm, £26.50, 01584 811442.

OYSLAND KLEZMER BAND Drawing on the Polish and Slovakian roots of its band members, they delve into century-old lullabies, exuberant wedding dances and peculiar haymaking stories. Cawley Hall, Eye, 7.30pm, 01568 615836. Arts Alive.

Tues 26 October VINTAGE JAZZ REVIVAL Rose & Crown, Ludlow, 9pm. SEVEN DRUNKEN NIGHTS The Story of the Dubliners. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £25.50/£24.50, 01432 340555.

Peatbog Faeries

SOMEONE LIKE YOU Adele tribute, featuring Katie Markham and a six-piece band. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £22/£21, 01432 340555.

Fri 29 October KING PLEASURE AND THE BISCUIT BOYS Jump, jive and swing band. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm, £18.50, 01584 811442. EDGELARKS BBC Folk award winners combine folk music with influences as diverse as the blues and Indian classical slide guitar. Town Hall, Bishop’s Castle, 01588 630023. CONCERT Featuring William Howard (piano), Matthew Denton (violin) and Emma Denton (cello). Programme includes Schubert and Schumann. Hellens Manor, £16, free to full-time students, 01531 660504. BUILT FOR COMFORT The Exchange, Newtown, 01686 624521.

OPEN MIC Halloween fancy dress. Hosted by Mark Richards. The Sun, Leintwardine, 7.30-10.30pm. Please pre-book your slot by emailing markianrichards@hotmail.com LUDLOW ENGLISH SONG WEEKEND ‘Emerging Talent’. Working session with composer Rhian Samuel and students from the Royal College of Music. St Laurence’s Church, Ludlow, 4pm. ‘Opening Recital’. St Laurence’s Church, Ludlow, 7pm. www.ludlowenglishsongweekend.com THE ILLUSTRIOUS ORDER OF FOOLS AND BEASTS UNCONVENTION Monkland Arms, near Leominster, 01568 720510. THE RUFFIANS The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. THE LUDLOW JAZZ COLLECTIVE Live dinner jazz. Free entry, cocktails, light bites or book a table for dinner. The Cliffe at Dinham, Ludlow, SY8 2JE, 7-10pm, 01584 872063.

Sat 30 October SHREWSBURY CHORAL Programme includes Beethoven. St Chad’s Church, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £7, www.shrewsburychoral. org.uk or 01743 232236. THE ILLUSTRIOUS ORDER OF FOOLS AND BEASTS UNCONVENTION Monkland Arms, near Leominster, 01568 720510. HOT ROD 55 The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. REMI HARRIS JAZZ & BLUES DUO With Tom Moore on double bass. Pudleston Village Hall, 7.30pm, £12, 01568 750303 or email rogfryer@hotmail.com

Mr Tea & The Minions SATURDAY SHENANIGANS Featuring Mr Tea and the Minions. A weave of Balkan Beats with ska, dub and swing to create a bouncing set. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £8, £10 on the door, 01497 821762. HALLOWEEN SPECIAL Featuring The Madhouse Band. Spooky, groovy, hilarious and outrageous all in one show. The Crown & Anchor, Llanidloes, 8pm. MEAT LOUD ‘Bat out of Hades’. Tribute to Meat Loaf. The Albert Hall, Llandrindod Wells, 7.30pm, £18/£15, 0333 666 3366, www.thealberthall.co.uk BONFIRE & FIREWORK DISPLAY Full bar, catering and family entertainment. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, gates open 5pm, bonfire lit at 7pm, fireworks 7.30pm. Advance tickets £450, child £2.50, family £12.50. On the gate £5, child £3, family £15, 01588 676060. WYEFI Plus children’s Halloween disco. Vaga, Hereford, 2-4pm, free.

Seven Drunken Nights

LUDLOW ENGLISH SONG WEEKEND ‘The LESW Thinktank’. A panel discussion chaired by Katy Hamilton, 10am. ‘Morning Recital’ with Natalya Romaniw, soprano; Benson Wilson, baritone and Iain Burnside, piano, 11.30am. ‘Young Artist Showcase’ with Emma Roberts, mezzo; James Atkinson, baritone; Michael Foyle, violin and Gamal Khamis, piano, 2.30pm. ‘Final Recital’ in memory of Christopher ‘Kiffer’ Finzi, 5pm. St Laurence’s Church, Ludlow. www.ludlowenglishsongweekend.com

Sun 31 October LOTUS MOTION The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. THE ILLUSTRIOUS ORDER OF FOOLS AND BEASTS UNCONVENTION Monkland Arms, near Leominster, 01568 720510. DINNER OF THE DEAD Dinner, live entertainment and live band. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 01497 821762. HR4K OPEN MIC NIGHT Unit 12A Thorn Business Park, Rotherwas, Hereford, HR2 6JT, 7-11pm, pre-book if you like, martinchapple1@gmail.com

NOVEMBER Mon 1 November BRIMFIELD FOLK CLUB Brimfield Village Hall, 7.30pm, 01584 711480. Please bring your own drinks/glasses. CIDER CITY JAZZMEN The Barrels, St Owen St, Hereford, 01432 274968.

Cable Street Collective, Saturday Shenanigans

SOMETHING FOR THE WEEKEND The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. KATIE O’MALLEY A mix of country, folk, soul and blues. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.45pm, £15/£12, 01432 340555.

Music Workshops Sat 16 October BORDER MARCHES EARLY MUSIC FORUM ‘Alleluia, Virga Jesse - A Workshop for Singers, with tutor, David Allinson. St Mary’s Church, Shrewsbury, SY1 1DX, 9.30am-4.30pm, booking essential, email johnjjwren@ gmail.com or www.bmemf.org.uk

Tues 2 November VINTAGE JAZZ REVIVAL Rose & Crown, Ludlow, 9pm.

Thurs 4 November ALMELEY STEADY SESSION The Bells Inn, Almeley, near Kington, www.almeleysteadysession.wordpress.com

Fri 5 November THE SIMON AND GARFUNKEL STORY 50th Anniversary Tour. Using huge projection photos and original film footage. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm, £25.50/£24.50, 01584 811442. MONTERAY JACK & THE MALCONTENTS The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. MARK LATIMER & TREV DAVIES TRIO Chequers, Etnam St, Leominster. GENESIS CONNECTED The hits of Genesis. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £21, 01432 340555.

Sat 6 November SATURDAY SHENANIGANS Featuring Cable Street Collective, mixing Africaninfluenced guitars and beats with soulful female vocals and western melodies. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £8, £10 on the door, 01497 821762.

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Sat 23 October BORDER MARCHES EARLY MUSIC FORUM ‘Tudor Miniatures and Cryes - a Workshop for Instrumentalists with tutor, Mary Tyers. Yarpole Parish Hall, Leominster, 10am-4.30pm, booking essential, email peterandsuerussell@btinternet.com or www.bmemf.org.uk Monday BRECON TOWN BAND REHEARSALS Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7pm, 07779 390954. Monday THE GARRICK SINGERS For over 60s. The Courtyard, Hereford, 2pm. £5 per session, 01432 340555. Mondays 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. Martin on 01694 722500. Monday BANDAMANIA Bright and breezy traditional and original music.Youth Centre, Presteigne. Mondays at 7pm, Sue Harris 01547 550158 Monday GARRICK SINGERS The Courtyard, Hereford, 2-3.30pm, £5 per session, first session free, 01432 340555. Tuesday DOLAU MIXTURES Mixed choir. Dolau Community Hall, Llandrindod Wells, 8pm, 01597 851427. Tuesday LUNCHTIME UPLIFT SINGING SESSIONS Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 12.30pm, 01874 611622. Tuesdays SAMBA BRECON Sue on 07792 165481 or Gill on 01497 821631. 7-9pm, VH, near Brecon. Tuesday LEOMINSTER COMMUNITY CHOIR Choir leader: Olivia Preye. No auditions, no need to read music. World, folk music, and more. 7-8.30pm at Leominster Community Centre. 01568 369074. Tuesday WHITTON VOICES Mixed community choir.Traditional, world and original songs. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 7.30pm. Call Sue Harris 01547 550158. Wednesdays CASTLE VOICES Community choir, songs from around the globe. Town Hall, Bishop’s Castle, 7pm. Sue Harris 01547 550158. 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 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 Thursday KINGTON COMMUNITY CHOIR Rehearsals term time 6.45-8.30pm at Kington Primary School. Formed in 2014, a non-auditioning mixed choir of all ages. www.kccchoir.wordpress.com kccherefordshire@gmail.com Thursday CLUNSINGERS Informal community choir, traditional and original songs taught by ear. 10am in High Town Hall, Clun. Sue Harris 01547 550158. Thursday BELLA A CAPPELLA All-female 4-part close harmony singing group. Oscars, Assembly Rooms,Ludlow, 7.15-9.45pm, email aimoevo@hotmail.co.uk Thursday PRESTEIGNE POP CHOIR Contact John Hymas for details: 07969 440183, john@johnhymas.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. Friday LITTLE HEREFORD VOICES COMMUNITY CHOIR We are a non-audition choir formed 8 years ago with 30+ mixed voices. Rehearsing at Little Hereford Village Hall, 7.30pm- 9.15pm. Subscriptions £3 per session paid termly, first session free. Broad repertoire (usually 3 & 4 parts) – all welcome. More information, term dates etc: lhvoices.wix.com/home Friday CRAVEN ARMS SAMBA CIRCLE Craven Arms Community Centre. 4.15pm - 5.45pm. Traditional drum rhythms and fun drumming activities. All ages, including accompanied children, welcome. Adults £5 (+ child £1, second child free). Enquiries carol@mkgriffs.plus.com Friday BUZZY BEATS! A fun music filled morning for the under 5s. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 10.30am-11.30am, £7, 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, 8.30pm, 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, Glasbury-on-Wye, 8.30pm, free, 01497 847373.

Friday 1st - Sunday 3rd October ARCADIA returns this month!

Beethoven and Telemann Artisitic directors: Thomas Bowes & Eleanor Alberga OBE

PROGRAMME

Beethoven Razumovsky Project Two identical concerts Fri 1st October at 7pm

St Mary Magdalene Church, Leintwardine Sat 2nd October at 7pm

St Giles’ Church, Downton on the Rock Beethoven: String Quartets opus 59 nos 1, 2 and 3 ‘Rasumovsky’. Sunday 3rd October at 7pm

St. Giles’ Church, Downton on the Rock Telemann: Fantasias for solo violin and solo flute, Canonic Sonatas for flute and violin.

ENSEMBLE ARCADIANA 2021 Karen Jones - flute Thomas Bowes - violin Patrick Kiernan -violin Ralph de Souza - viola Tim Gill - cello TICKET INFORMATION £15 for each concert, or free of charge to all people in full-time education. For more information:

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Every Tuesday OPEN MIC King Charles II, Broad St, Ross-on-Wye, 8pm, 01989 219357. Every Tuesday OPEN MIC The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 01497 821762. Every Tuesday OPEN MIC Run by Moz, PA provided, all welcome. Castle Vaults, Shrewsbury. Every Tuesday TUESDAY JAM SESSION The Falcon Hotel, Bromyard, 8-11pm, 01885 483034.

Every Sunday FOLK/ACOUSTIC SESSION The Crown & Anchor, Llanidloes, 8pm. 2nd and 4th Sunday FOLK SESSION Arvon Ale House, Temple St, Llandrindod Wells, 4pm, 07477 627267. 3rd Sunday ACOUSTIC SESSION Arvon Ale House, Temple St, Llandrindod Wells, 4pm, 07477 627267. 3rd Sunday FOLK SESSION The Monkland Arms, 7.30pm, 01568 720510. Last Sunday OPEN MIC Volunteer Inn, Harold St, Hereford, 7.30pm, martinchapple1@gmail.com Every Monday OPEN MIC NIGHT Bull Inn, Shrewsbury, 01743 344728. First Monday BRIMFIELD FOLK CLUB 01584 711480 and the website at www.roger435.wixsite.com/brimfieldfolkclub

Every Wednesday ACOUSTIC NIGHT Baskerville Hall Hotel, near Hay-on-Wye, 8.30pm, 01497 820033. Every Wednesday JAZZ EVENING Incorporating all styles of jazz. Horse & Jockey, Churchstoke, 8pm, all welcome, free, 01588 620060. Every Wednesday ACOUSTIC SESSION Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 8.45pm, 01531 632250. 1st Wednesday ACOUSTIC SESSION The Red Lion, Llanidloes, 8.30pm. 1st Wednesday HEREFORD BLUEGRASS SESSION The Old Brewery Bar, The Barrels, St Owen St, Hereford, 8pm.

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

1st Wednesday HEREFORD BLUEGRASS SESSION The Victory, 88 St Owen St, Hereford, 8pm.

Every Tuesday PLAYING TOGETHER An interactive, intergenerational play session for older adults and pre-school children. The Courtyard, Hereford, 10.30am, 01432 340555.

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

The second collection of funny, erudite, deeply unconventional essays based on its garden, which Sam Llewellyn has made with the hindrance (frequent) and help (occasional) of an itinerant Duchess.

www.diggingwiththeduchess.co.uk

Every Wednesday MUSIC CAFE FOR ARMED FORCES VETERANS LIVING WITH DEMENTIA Orchestra of the Swan’s Cafe Muse until December. The Courtyard, Hereford, 11am-3pm, free, and £7.50 from January, 01432 340555.

2nd Wednesday MARTIN’S MUSIC Open mic from 7pm. Babar Cafe, Union St, Hereford, martinchapple1@gmail.com

2nd & 4th Wednesday TELFORD ACOUSTIC CLUB The Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford, 9pm, 01952 610888. 4th Wednesday AMERICAN SESSION Press Rooms, Leominster, 8pm, christopher.andrews42@gmail.com Every Thursday & Friday A CLOCKWORK ORANGE TREE Open mic, 7pm. The Orange Tree, 16 King St, Hereford. Every Thursday OPEN MIC Bridge Inn, Michaelchurch Escley, 7-8pm, 01981 510646. 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. 2nd Thursday OPEN MIC Hosted by Stevie Yeomans. Castle Inn, Knucklas, near Knighton, 8pm, 01547 528150. 2nd Thursday TRADITIONAL/FOLK SESSION The Whistling Badger, Llanidloes, 01686 412583, corns@mousemusic.co.uk 2nd Thursday OPEN FOLK SESSION Horse & Jockey, Churchstoke, 8.30pm, all welcome, free, 01588 620060. 3rd Thursday FOLK DOWN THE TRACK Castle Inn, Knucklas, 7pm, 01547 528223 or 01547 528150. 1st Friday ACOUSTIC SESSION The Blue Boar, Mill St, Ludlow, 8:30pm. Contact: Ann Gray 01584 879 348. 3rd Friday OPEN MIC NIGHT The Herb Garden Community Cafe, Llandrindod Wells, 7.30pm, 01597 823082. Last Friday OPEN MIC NIGHT With Mark from the Rhythm Thieves. Sun Inn, Leintwardine, 8.30pm, 01568 770134.

A contemporary love story, complicated and torn apart by the age-old battle for land.

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VENUES ALBERT HALL, Ithon Rd, Llandrindod Wells 0333 666 3366 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-on-Wye 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 THE CLIFFE AT DINHAM, Halton Lane, Ludlow 01584 872063 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. 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. GORDON BENNETTS BAR, St Peter’s Square, Hereford, 01432 360250. GRAPE VAULTS, Broad St, Leominster 01568 611404. 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 612277 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 OAKENGATES THEATRE, Telford. 01952 619020 THE OLD MILL, High Street, Llanidloes 01686 412008 THE OXFORD ARMS, Duke St, Kington 01544 230322 PAVILION MID WALES, Llandrindod Wells 01597 258118 THE PLOUGH INN, Whitecross Road, Hereford 01432 358867 REET PETITE, 18 West St, Leominster 07484 545368. ROSE & CROWN, Tenbury Wells, 01584 811336 ROYAL FOUNTAIN, Cleobury Mortimer 01299 272720 THEATR BRYCHEINIOG, Canal Wharf, Brecon 01874 611622 THE HAFREN, Llanidloes Road, Newtown 01686 614555 THE TOWN HALL, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630023 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

band directory ADD A BAND - Real instrument backing to your own music. Perfect for singer songwriters etc. Studio near Newtown. www.addaband.co.uk, 07515 401635. ANIMAL Solo entertainer, piano/vocals, harmonica, mixed music. Also session player on drums. Experienced TV, theatre, cruises, holiday parks, radio, concerts, Britain’s Got Talent 2012. Backed Stella Parton, Tommy Cash, Screaming Lord Sutch, Dr Feelgood, Wishbone Ash, Ruby Murry. To book please phone Paul 0751 484 7966. APPLEBY STONE Live acoustic duo/trio, guitar, flute, saxophones, voices, double bass, jazz, folk, R&B, pop, many originals, perfect for private and public events. applebystone.com 07979 542 449. 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 BEST FOOT CEILIDH BAND The hottest dance band on the borders + caller. Available for weddings, barn dances and parties. Contact: 07969 440183 or john@johnhymas. com

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Band Directory ONLY £40 FOR THE WHOLE YEAR Just post the details of your band (around 40 words) with a cheque for £40 payable to Broad Sheep and post to: The Lodge, Westhide, Hereford, HR1 3RQ

Just call Clare on 01432 850444 or email: info@broadsheep.com DON’T FORGET... if you have any gigs in the area, email/phone by the 15th of the preceding month for FREE LISTINGS.

BIG MAGIC DANCE BAND 10-piece jive/R & R group. ‘Does what it says on the tin!’ Parties/festivals/happenings/weddings etc. Call Eddy on 01691 648729 or 07796 148448. Web: eddygartry.com Email: w.gartry@hotmail. com Management also for The Werewolves of Powys and Blues State UK THE CHICAGO SWING KATZ - New Orleans Blues to Chicago Swing. 6/7 Piece band playing foot-tapping, fun music that will make you feel happy. Weddings, Birthdays, Corporate events, Festivals, even funerals - but book well in advance for those! Traditional Jazz Trios, Quartets also available. Come and hear the band every 2nd Sunday of the Month at the Wild Pig, Meole Brace, Shrewsbury, SY3 9JT. Email: chicagoswingkatz@aol.com, www.thechicagoswingkatz.co.uk Jeff: 07831 - 383636 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 07968 893719. Have a look at my social media for performance videos and more information. Also looking for a band so get in touch if interested. THE DRAGON BIG BAND - 14 musicians playing Basie, Ellington, and exclusive arrangements. Jazz to Swing to Latin. Trumpets, trombones, saxes, bass, guitar, keyboard, drums. Come and listen every Wednesday, 8.00 - 10.30, The Horse & Jockey, Churchstoke, Powys, SY15 6AE, 01588 - 620060. Comfortable venue, bar, food (book), large car park, fun and with free admission. Band Enquiries: Mike 01686 – 668675 KERI HOFFMAN Keri Hoffman is an energetic yet classy performer. Keri is a well-known name and firm favourite within the industry. Dynamic and versatile her extensive repertoire means she is perfect for any occasion, from small laid back intimate settings, to those high octane concerts of festival proportions. Follow Keri on facebook - @vocalsbykeri. Contact via www.kerihoffmanvocalist.co.uk Keri.hoffman@hotmail.com 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! LITTLE RUMBA This is a band that will entertain and delight any audience that has its wits about it and has an ear for beautiful melodies infectious beats and songs that tell stories. From Winchcombe Live “Absolutely fantastic evening from you guys tonight. We had so many positive comments from the audience; very gratifying! Great musical talent, great humour, variety, and warmth of performance.” Contact Jacqui Savage 07966 943314 Email – jaxbass.xs@btinternet.com http://www.littlerumba.com THE LUDLOW JAZZ COLLECTIVE Local Quartet/Quintet with singer if required, playing smooth sounds of well-known standards, Latin and blues. Available for all types of events and celebrations. Contact Paul Brooks 07980 822014. pppbrooks@gmail. com

MELOMANICS A wacky, Shropshire-based Duo with an amazingly dynamic sound, playing their eclectic and cosmopolitan repertoire with engaging humour and infectious energy (sustainable). Far more than just great music. And stilts if appropriate. Find out how much fun a ceilidh can be 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 more info call Tim on 01743 719438, or Rich on 01743 718612. Email: tim@melomanics.co.uk Website: www.melomanics.co.uk THE RAGTIME JUG ORCHESTRA A roots string-band (duo) recreating the sounds of the early 20th century America, playing a good-time mix of blues, skiffle and Americana music. We like to get audiences involved! Available for festival, events, parties, folk clubs, pubs and bars; performance presentations and workshops for all occasions too. Web: www.ragtimejug.co.uk Contact: John; 01594 861151. Email: info@ragtimejug.co.uk Facebook.com: ragtime jug orchestra. 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 THE ROTUNDAS are a pair of jolly chaps who sing and play contemporary versions of industrial and social folk songs from Birmingham and the Black Country. Listen on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/therotundas and contact us at our Facebook page @TheRotundas or email therotundasband@gmail.com SHRED BELLY Ludlow/Shropshire based acoustic duo, playing covers of popular ‘Dad’s Rock’ songs from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and more. Full band can also be available. All bookings and enquiries please contact: Kevin on 07873 426205 or Paul on 07957 247851. 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 01981 540832 or Anna on 07980 961187. SILVER BRANCH (UN-CALLED FOR) - Five piece cutting edge instrumental Folk Band. Concerts/gigs. SIMON THE PIPER Highland Piper with 20 years experience. Available for all occasions - weddings, funerals, Burn’s Night, Hogmanay, festivals, processions etc. Based in Hereford. Call 07791 045831 or facebook. com/simonthepiper Email simonthepiper@hotmail.com

SINGLED OUT Experienced, 3-piece band covering the best pop and rock music from the 50’s to the current era. We focus on great tunes that don’t usually get played by other bands, but which everyone will know. Of course, we do some of the more usual songs as well! www.singledoutband.com email: info@singledoutband. com Phone 07518 291 676. SIR DANCELOT 4/5 piece ceilidh/twmpath band. Far and away the best exponents of traditional dance music of the British Isles and beyond for miles around and leagues beneath. Concertina, mandolin, fiddles, whistles, cittern, jews harp... Available for weddings, parties and public events. For information and bookings, contact: Cornelius 01686 411147 corns@mousemusic. co.uk or Peter 07561 820509. www.sirdancelot.co.uk THE CHERRYSTONES are Aly (whistles, flute, accordion, vocals), Matt (bass, foot drum, vocals) and Dave (guitar, bouzouki, mandolin, vocals) who bring you a mix of original and traditional folk songs and tunes. From thoughtful, well-crafted songs to infectious uptempo Irish whistle tunes, we will warm your heart and stir your souls and soles! Contact : Dave 07817 220016, dgand2@btinternet.com. Find us here Facebook.com The Cherrystones. Website coming soon! 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 spine-tingling harmonies sung with all the emotional clout, subtlety of expression and love of life that you get when voices are raised together in song. Sensational vocals mingled with enthralling stories. Various shows to book, including ‘Songs for Silas’ melting harmonies and tall tales inspired by H. E. Bates’ evergreen My Uncle Silas. “... Absolutely delighted that you have chosen to weave your magical sound around that old rogue, Silas.” Victoria Wicks (Skins, Shadowlands and H. E. Bates’ grand-daughter). For bookings / further info ring 01497 847676 www.villagequire.org.uk / www.songsforsilas.org.uk VINTAGE JAZZ REVIVAL Ludlow-based, 6-piece, New Orleans/Trad band. Comprising trumpet, sax, trombone, banjo, tuba and drums, playing and singing popular foot-tapping songs mostly from the 1920’s, 30’s and 40’s. Available for all functions. See us every Tuesday at the Rose and Crown in Ludlow. Tel: Rob 01584 318088, email: vintagejazzrevival@gmail. com website: www.vintagejazzrevival.co.uk WHISKEY RIVER is a 5/6 piece electric Americana band that play swamp blues, Cajun, Zydeco and good country music to set the dance floor rocking. To suit smaller venues and smaller budgets, pruned down acoustic versions of the band are available as “The Whiskey River Quartet”, “The Whiskey River Trio” or as a Duo [“The Whiskey River Boys”]. Laissez les bon temps rouler!! Contact Martin, phone: 07846 669890, 01432 342018. Email: martin@whiskeyriver.co.uk. Website: www.whiskeyriver.co.uk

theatre Fri 8 October AUSTENTATIOUS An improvised comedy play based on Jane Austen novels, starring a cast of the country’s quickest comedy performers. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £20, 01743 281281.

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Fri 8 October PSYCHIC SALLY Britain’s most respected and best loved psychic medium. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £23, 01600 772467.

PERFORMANCE Sat 2 October THE KILLER QUESTION ‘The Silence of the Lambs’ meets ‘Last of the Summer Wine’ in a dark comedy thriller. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £13, 01743 281281.

Sun 10 October SPONTANEOUS POTTER Grab your wands, don your house robes, and apparate yourselves to the theatre, for a very magical improv show. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £17.50, 01743 281281. Fri 15 October DREAMBOYS ‘Too Hard To Resist Tour’. For ages 18+. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £29-£23, 01743 281281.

Tues 5 October THE UNREMARKABLE DEATH OF MARILYN MONROE A drama revealing a biting intelligence and an imperfect body, leading us in real time to the very moment of Marilyn’s death. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £16, 01743 281281. Thurs 7 & Sat 9 October COLD TURTLE KEY ARTS in partnership with THE COURTYARD present an OPEN SKY PRODUCTION. A dark fairy tale for adults begins with a couple attending an ante-natal hospital appointment before being mysteriously transported to a stark frozen forest. Addressing themes of love, grief, madness and redemption. 7 Oct - The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £10/£8, 01432 340555. 9 Oct - Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7.30pm, £10, £5 students, 07967 517125.

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Also open our superb CAFÉ!

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AARDVARK OCTOBER CAR BOOT Sunday 24th October, 9am-3pm

Yes it is Aardvark’s last event of the year. A final fantastic car boot for 2021. With live music, hot food and over 30 brilliant stalls. Free entry and parking; Stalls £10 per pitch. Come along and get your Christmas presents bought early this year!

Throughout October JACARANDA PENTABUS THEATRE & THEATRE BY THE LAKE present a new drama which explores loss, love, prejudice, race and belonging. For ages 12+. 7 & 8 Oct - Pentabus Theatre, 7.30pm, £12.50, 01584 856564. 9 Oct - Quatt Village Hall, 7.30pm, £10, 0333 666 3366. 15 Oct - Clungunford Parish Hall, 7.30pm, £12/£6, 01588 660152. 16 Oct - SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 7.30pm, £12, student £6, family £12. 01588 630321. 21 Oct - Leintwardine Centre, 7.30pm, £12, 07725 040708. 22 Oct - Habberley Village Hall, 7.30pm, £12, 01743 790791. 23 Oct - Brilley Village Hall, 7.30pm, £12, 01544 327227. Arts Alive. Sat 16 October PROVOKED TO MADNESS BY THE BRUTALITY OF WEALTH A solo theatre show from Gobscure ‘What dya need books for, yr homeless?’ After years of reading and studying this show is about revenge. For ages 16+. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £10, 01743 234970. Sat 16 October TWISTED TALES 2 OWDYADO THEATRE. Time, space, kidnapping, torture, the infinity of the universe and copious amounts of tea these themes and more are covered in Owdyado’s hilarously dark Twisted Tales. For ages 14+. Chapel Lawn Village Hall, 8pm, 07964 710983. Arts Alive.

Tues 19 - Sat 23 October LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS CONQUEST PRODUCTIONS. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 01885 488575. Wed 20 - 23 October HOBSON’S CHOICE LADS. Poplular classic comedy by Harold Brighouse, written 100 years ago with its theme of female empowerment. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7.30pm, £11, students £8, 07967 517125. Thurs 21 October COUNT MAGNUS NUNKIE THEATRE COMPANY brings two classic MR James spine chillers to life, in this thrilling one-man show. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £14.50, 01743 281281. Tues 26 - Sat 30 October BLOOD BROTHERS Tells the tale of twins who grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, and 2.30pm, £41.50-£26.50, 01743 281281. Sat 30 October DRACULA OUR STAR THEATRE COMPANY. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, 01885 488575. Mon 8 - Sat 13 November DEAD LIES RED ENTERTAINMENT present this fast-moving, hard-hitting political English thriller from No. 1 Best Selling Crime Novelist, Hilary Bonner. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, Sat matinee 2.30pm, £33 - £24, 01432 340555.

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MUSICAL THEATRE & OPERA October IL TABORRO MID WALES OPERA. A brilliant new drama from award-winning playwright Lorna French which explores loss, love, prejudice, race and belonging. 1 Oct - Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £20, 01874 611622. 2 Oct - SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 7.30pm, £14, under 18s £7, 01588 630321. 19 Oct - Hafren Satellite Stages, The Holroyd Community Theatre, Oswestry, 7.30pm, £12, 01686 614555. 20 Oct - The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £16.50/£15.50, 01432 340555. 22 Oct - Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm, £14, 01584 878141. 23 Oct - Hafren Satellite Stages at Trefeglwys Memorial Hall, Trefeglwys, 7.30pm, £12, 01686 614555. 29 Oct - St Andrew’s Church, Presteigne, 7.30pm, £15 from The Workhouse, Presteigne (cash only) or www.wegottickets.com Wed 13 & Thurs 14 October BUGSY MALONE GET YOUR WIGLE ON’S JUNIOR COMPANY present Alan Parker’s gangster extravaganza. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7pm, £16, 01743 281281. Sun 24 & Mon 25 October DISNEY’S MOANA JR LG DRAMA present this musical adaptation of the 2016 Disney animated film. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £18/£16, family £62, 01432 340555.

CHILDREN’S THEATRE Sun 10 October SPONTANEOUS POTTER KIDZ An improvised Harry Potter comedy play, based on suggestions from our young witches and wizards. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 4pm, £14.50, 01743 281281. Sat 16 October ERNIES JOURNEY A magical circus theatre adventure for family audiences. A combination of storytelling, physical theatre, circus, illusion, puppetry and a live concert harp score. For ages 4-11 years. Wem Town Hall, 11am & 2.30pm, 01939 232299. Arts Alive.

Tues 19 - Thurs 21 October DEAR ZOO With lots of laughs and interaction, Dear Zoo is the perfect introduction to theatre for children aged 2 years and upwards. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 10.30am and 1.30pm, £15.50-£13.50, 01743 281281. Thurs 21, Sat 30 October, Sat 6 November PEDLARS TALES THE FETCH THEATRE COMPANY present an intriguing, fun and interactive performance featuring a host of puppets. The storyteller weaves a magical spell and draws you into a fantastical world bringing past local events bursting into life. Inspired by historial documents and objects from Herefordshire Archives and the Folk-Lore of Herefordshire. 21 Oct - SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 1.30pm, £5, 01588 630321. 30 Oct - Market Theatre, Ledbury, 2.30pm, £7, 07967 517125. 6 Nov The Courtyard, Hereford, 11am, £7.50, 01432 340555. Tues 26 October BEASTLY BELLE NORWICH PUPPET THEATRE COMPANY. Be charmed and surprised by a new twist on an old tale. Featuring a skilful mix of puppetry, film projections and an original musical score. For children aged 4+ and their families. The Courtyard, Hereford, 11am, £7.50, 01432 340555. Part of Herefordshire’s Family Festival. Thurs 28 October TOM THUMB LYNGO THEATRE. One night Tiny Tom overhears Mum and Dad talking - there’s nothing left to eat so they are going to leave him and his six brothers in the forest! The Courtyard, Hereford, 11am, £7.50, 01432 340555. Part of Herefordshire’s Family Festival. Fri 29 October PUSS IN BOOTS LYNGO THEATRE. Would you trust a talking cat? With a host of puppets and a working windmill, see this classic furry tail, it’s the cat’s whiskers! The Courtyard, Hereford, 11am, £7.50, 01432 340555. Part of Herefordshire’s Family Festival.

DRAMA WORKSHOPS Wed 27 October HERFORDSHIRE’S FAMILY FESTIVAL FUN DAY Get out your Harry Potter costumes, practise your Frozen songs and perfect your Micky Mouse impression. With a Movie Magic themed festival, full of magical activities, wonderful workshops and film-inspired performances. Fancy dress encouraged. The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555. Dear Zoo

Pedlars Tales 21, 30 Oct, 6 Nov

Wednesdays KINGTON YOUTH THEATRE Kington Primary School. Wed - Junior 7-11 years, 4-5.30pm. Intermediate 11+ 5.30-7pm. £42 per term, 01432 340555. Thursdays (term time) SHROPSHIRE YOUTH THEATRE Seniors, 7-9.30pm, 14-25 years. All abilities welcome. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury. www.shropshireyouththeatre.co.uk Thursdays IMPULSIVE THEATRE COMPANY For ages 13-19. The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury, 5-6.45pm, 07916 277928. Alternate Fridays (term time) HAVE A GO SHAKESPEARE All welcome, £5. Wyeside, Builth Wells, details Sue Best, 01597 811487. Saturdays (term time) SHROPSHIRE YOUTH THEATRE Beginners 9.30am-10.45am, 6-8 year olds. Juniors 11am-1pm, 9-12 year olds. The HIve, Shrewsbury, www.shropshireyouththeatre.co.uk

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THEATR IEUENTID / BRYCHEINIOG YOUTH THEATRE With weekly sessions tailored to suit the needs of each year group, from 4 years and up. Mondays 3.45pm 4.45pm Roundabout, Reception & Years 1 & 2. 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, www.brycheiniog.co.uk ASSEMBLY ROOMS, LUDLOW Mon - Go MAD in Ludlow, 5-6.30pm, Oscars. Contact Simon 07506 478235 & Suzanne 07484 289215 or email hello@gomadinludlow. org Sat - Ludwig Academy of Musical Theatre. 7-11 years 1-2pm, 12-16 years 2-3pm. Oscars. Contact Jack Ludwig, 077922 66225. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow. COURTYARD THEATRE, HEREFORD Wed - Courtyard Kids, reception 4.15-5pm, Year 2, 5pm, £63.50 per term. Sat - Junior Youth Theatre. From Year 3 - Year 9, phone for times, £68.50 per term. Fri - Intermediate Youth Theatre. For years 10 & 11, 5.15pm, £68.50 per term. Fri - Senior Youth Theatre, Year 12+, 7pm, £73.50 per term. Courtyard Musical Theatre, Tues for ages 4-8 years, 4-4.55pm, £60 per 12 week term. Thurs for ages 9-17 6.15pm-7.25pm, £66 per 12 week term, contact Laura Gale 07725 357531. Mons - Drama Tots,10am – 10.45am, Ages 2-4, £4 per session, £1 per extra child. Mon - Bromyard Conquest Kids (Reception & Year 2), 3.45pm, £36 per term. Bromyard Juniors (Year 3-6) 4.50-5.30pm, £39 per term. Bromyard Intermediates (Year 7-9), 6pm, £43 per term. Bromyard Seniors (Year 10+), 7.30pm, £46 per term. Wed - Kington Juniors (Year 2-6) 4-4.45pm, £36 per term. Kington Intermediates (Year 7- 9), 5pm-6pm, £39 per term. Kington Seniors (Years 10+) 6pm – 7.30pm, £43 per termThe Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555. Tuesdays YOUTH THEATRE for 7-14 year-olds after school. Ledbury Market Theatre, 01432 383663.

For full details see www.artsalive.co.uk

Touring Shropshire and Herefordshire 19 October - 5 November

word John Cooper Clarke

Thurs 7 October PETE FIRMAN A blend of laugh-out-loud comedy and jaw-dropping magic, live on stage. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £18, 01743 281281. Fri 8 October PAUL FOOT The multi-award-winning comedian presents his brand new show; ‘Swan Power’. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £16.50, 01743 281281.

Poetry & Storytelling Fri 8 October & Fri 19 November BLAST Storytelling. The Town Hall, Bishop’s Castle, see website for details, www.bishopscastletownhall.co.uk 01588 630023.

Tues 19 & Thurs 21 October ON YOUR DOORSTEP ARTS ALIVE & MEDIA ACTIVE. An enchanting show for older audiences. Poetry, stories and imagery are interwoven to create a theatrical experience to entertain and delight any adult age. 19 Oct - The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 10.30am & 2.30pm, free, 01743 234970. 21 Oct - Town Hall, Bishop’s Castle, 10.30am & 2.30pm, 01588 630023, www.bishopscastletownhall.co.uk Fri 29 October FEINDISH FOLKLORE Storytelling, crafts and fiendish fun. Pot & Page, 8 New St, Ledbury, 6.30pm, 01531 248743. Sat 6 November JOHN COOPER CLARKE John’s new show is a breath-taking showcase of poetry and spoken work, sharing stories from his life and hugely successful career. The Courtyard, Hereford, 8pm, £28 & £24, 01432 340555.

Comedy

Fri 1 October FIN TAYLOR As seen on Live At The Apollo. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £16.50, 01743 281281. Sun 3 & Mon 4 October JASPER CARROTT’S STAND UP & ROCK Join Jasper Carrott and friends for a night of comedy and music. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £30, 01743 281281.

Wed 6 October THE NOISE NEXT DOOR Join comedy’s unstoppable force for an evening of hilarious scenes, mind-blowing songs and finely tuned anarchy. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £16.50, 01743 281281.

Fri 8 October SEANN WALSH: BACK FROM THE BED (FORMERLY SAME AGAIN?) The best observational comic of his generation. For ages 14+. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 8pm, £16.50, 01584 811442. Sat 9 October LEFT BANK COMEDY CLUB Featuring Jo Enright, with support from Jon Pearson, Luvdev Barpaga and MC Jon Wagstaff. The Left Bank, Bridge St, Hereford, 8pm, £12.50, www.theleftbankvillage. co.uk Sat 9 October SINDHU VEE A show about the hair we want, the friends we have, and living the vast difference between virus and viral. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £18, 01743 281281. Tues 12 October MILTON JONES ‘Milton: Impossible’. One man. One mission. Is it possible? No, not really. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £29, 01743 281281. Wed 13 October THE LAUGHTER LOUNGE £10 includes curry 6.30pm, comedy starts 8pm. The Secret Garden, Coldwells Road, Hereford, HR1 1LH, email bookings@secretgardenhereford.co.uk 07715 953497. Thurs 14 October ADAM KAY Award-winning comedian Adam Kay shares entries from is diaries as a junior doctor in this evening of stand-up and music. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8.30pm, £26.50, 01743 281281. Sat 16 October MARK THOMAS Mark Thomas brings ‘50 Things About Us’, a show about songs, gongs, loot, tradition, wigs, statues, art and identity. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £19, 01743 281281. Sat 16 October MARK WATSON: THIS CAN’T BE IT At 41, he’s halfway through his days on earth, according to the life expectancy calculator app he paid £1.49 for. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 6pm & 8.30pm, £20, 01600 772467.

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Tues 5 October DR RICHARD SHEPHERD Forensic pathologist Dr Richard Shepherd brings an evening of fascinating stories of performing high-profile autopsies. For ages 16+. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £26.50, 01743 281281. Tues 5 October LOST MEDIEVAL VOICES IN STONE AND WOOD Rev’d. Will Pridie uses the graffiti left on church building and the carving that have survived to understand what the everyday person in medieval times were thinking. Hereford Cathedral, 7pm, £8, 01432 374200.

Sun 17 October JIMEOIN An evening of world-class comedy from the Irishman internationally celebrated as one of live stand-up’s true masters. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £20.50, 01743 281281. Fri 22 October WESTONS CIDER COMEDY CLUBS Enjoy laugh out loud comedy from some of the hottest up-and-coming comedians on the circuit. For ages 18+. The Courtyard, Hereford, 8.30pm, £12.50, 01432 340555. Sat 23 October ALFIE MOORE: FAIR COP UNLEASHED Enjoy Alfie’s unique brand of humour hilariously woven together with his personal insights into his life on the front-line of the police force. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 6pm & 8.30pm, £15, 01600 772467. Sat 30 October OMID DJALILI: THE GOOD TIMES TOUR After experimenting with a Zoom gig, multi-award winning comedian and actor Omid Djalili is now where he belongs on stage. The Courtyard, Hereford, 8pm, £27, 01432 340555. Sat 6 November AN EVENING WITH ANDY HAMILTON An evening of reminiscence and revelation, Andy will look back over his 40 years in comedy. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £20, 01600 772467.

Mon 11 October AN EVENING WITH NIGEL OWENS An evening with one of the World’s top rugby referees. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, 01600 718401. Fri 15 October HEREFORD ARTS APPRECIATION SOCIETY ‘Inspecting Morse in Book and Film’. A talk by Dr Thomas Roderick. Kindle Centre, at the side of ASDA on the Belmont roundabout, Hereford, £10, 01432 357552. Wed 20 October THE ARTS SOCIETY TEME VALLEY ‘Misshapen Pearl: An Overview of Music in the Baroque Era’. A talk by Sandy Burnett. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 2.15pm, visitors welcome, £8. Thurs 21 October CONVERSATIONS WITH Zoom session. Leigh Hendra chats to various writers, artists and creatives, followed by a Q&A with the audience. Organised by The Hours & Cafe Brecon & Bleddfa Centre, free. To register, email hello@bleddfacentre.org Sat 23 October THE OTHER DOMESDAY Kris Johnston’s talk encompasses the years 1504 to 1633. Following the talk is the opportunity to see some of the treasures and a self-led treasure hunt with clues to discovering some of the objects within the cathedral. Hereford Cathedral, 10.30am-1pm, £8, 01432 374200. Brian Blessed, 29 October

Talks Sat 2 October AN EVENING WITH ALAN MCGEE: 26TH WHAT’S THE STORY MORNING GLORY ANNIVERSARY The man who discovered Oasis live and in person, tells his story of the band. This will be followed by a performance of the entire album by top Oasis tribute Definitely Mightbe. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 8pm, £17.50, 01600 772467. Sat 2 October NATURE TALK AND DRAW - BONES Talk with Sorcha Lewis and draw with Aster Woods, CARAD, Rhayader Museum & Gallery, 1-4pm, 01597 810561, www.carad.org.uk Sun 3 October DOM JOLY’S HOLIDAY SNAPS Hilarious and fascinating story of Dom’s travels in the danger zone. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £18, 01600 772467.

Sun 24 October ALL ABOUT TREES As part of Presteigne’s Tree Weekend, an exhibition and a talk about trees. Presteigne Assembly Rooms, 3pm, donations. www.midborderarts.com Tues 26 October ST EDFRITH’S DAY LECTURE ‘Parallel Journeys: Edfrith of Leominster, Isaac the Syrian and Ourselves’. A talk by Dr Andrew Mayes. Comparing spiritual journeys in the 7th century. Priory Church, 7.30pm, free, retiring collection. Thurs 28 October ARTS SOCIETY MID WALES & BORDERS ‘Charles Darwin’s “La Belle Fanny”. The life and loves of Fanny Myddleton Biddulph, of Chirk Castle’. The speaker is Jill Burton. Powis Suite, Royal Oak Hotel, Welshpool, 2.30pm, £6 donation, 01938 555574. Fri 29 October AN EVENING WITH BRIAN BLESSED Eloquent wit and booming, operatic voice, Brian Blessed is also an avid explorer and climber. This show will combine anecdotes from his illustrious acting career with tales of his adventuring. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £27.50, 01432 340555. Sun 31 October JOHN LYDON John will talk about his unique and extraordinary career, and take audience questions during a pyrotechnic, one-off tour. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £30, 01743 281281.

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Mondays WRITING ROOM The Courtyard, Hereford, 6.30-8.30pm, £75 per term, 01432 340555. Mondays STORY CORNER AT THE COURTYARD For ages 4 years and under. The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555. Fourth Monday SCIENCE CAFÉ Informal group, talks and discussions on scientific topics. The Swan at Hay, 7pm, free, all welcome, sciencecafe@outlook.com Every Tues & Wed SPANISH LESSONS FOR BEGINNERS Tues - Advance beginners 5.30pm, beginners 7pm, Wed - Advance Spanish B1, 10am, with Mely. Private tuition - GCSE students and A Level. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, 07837 160505. Every Tues READING ROOM The Courtyard, Hereford, 10.30am-12.30pm, £55 per term, 01432 340555. First Wednesday of each month BABARS’ BOOK CLUB All welcome, 6.30pm, Babar’s Cafe, Union St, Hereford, 01432 342334. First Wednesday of the month POETRY CAFE, Charlton Arms, Ludlow, 7.30pm, 01584 872813. 2nd Wednesday of each month WYESIDE WRITERS GROUP An informal writers’ group for wordsmiths. Wyeside Arts Centre, Builth Wells, 7pm, £2.50, 01982 552555. Every Thursday WELSH CLASSES FOR ADULTS Presteigne Assembly Rooms, 10.30am-3pm, 01639 841751. Every other Thursday PHILOSOPHY CAFE Informal group which offers the chance to discuss philosophical issues. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, 01497 821762. philosphycafe@outlook.com

Sun 10 October WRITING WORKSHOP With Chris Kinsey, BBC Wildlife Poet of the Year. Mid Wales Arts Centre, Maesmawr, Caersws, SY17 5SB, 2-4pm, email office@midwalesarts.org.uk

Last Thursday of the month BOOK CLUB De Koffie Pot, Bridge St, Hereford, 8pm, 01432 357753, ECStarling@theherefordacademy.org.uk

Fri 22 - Sun 24 October GREAT BOOK SALE Two floors packed full of bargain books, CDs and DVDs. Town Hall, Bishop’s Castle, 01588 630023, www.bishopscastletownhall.co.uk

International Poetry Writers’ Collective: Abergavenny 01873 856350 Leominster Writers' Circle, Leominster Community Centre, Frank Pavitt, chairman LWC, 01568 614973, meet first Tuesday, monthly, 2pm. Presteigne Writers’ Circle, 3rd Thursday, Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm, 01544 260398.

Fri 22 October HEREFORD FRENCH CIRCLE ‘Les Comedians du Cinema Francais, 8pm on Zoom. Meets twice a month: for talks from Alliance Francaise speakers (Friday nights) and lively French conversation (Saturday mornings). www.herefordfrenchcircle.org.uk Mon 25 & Sat 30 October CREATIVE CLOISTERS Explore your own creativity with a photography and poetry workshop. Hereford Cathedral, £5. Details www.herefordcathedral.org

1st Saturday READING GROUP Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton, afternoons, donations, 01547 550377.

November 2021 - June 2022 OPPORTUNITY FOR EXPERIENCED WRITERS Intimate monthly seminars with Angela France, organised in partnership with The Poetry School. Maximum of eight students. Dates: 9 Nov, 14 Dec, 11 Jan, 8 Feb, 8 Mar, 12 Apr, 10 May, 14 June. Barrett Browning Institute, Ledbury, 6-8.30pm, £265, email administration@poetryschool.com 0207 582 1679.

Fridays READING ROOM EXTRA The Courtyard, Hereford, 6-8pm, £55 per term, 01432 340555.

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grass roots Net Zero Pledge Relying on Failing Carbon Capture

HAT is it about teenage women? Wherever you look, they seem to be calling the shots. In tennis, the US Open winner and runner-up were both under twenty. And, on the subject of climate change, the dominant personality for some time now has been the Swedish campaigner, Greta Thunberg. It is now three years since, at the age of only 15, she began her lone Friday afternoon climate strike outside the parliament in Stockholm. Within a year, school students were following her lead all over the world. As we head towards the November climate summit in Glasgow, Thunberg has already seized the initiative. Back in June, she implied that she was unlikely to show up in Glasgow. Then, in late August, she told BBC Scotland she might appear at the conference after all. By creating doubt about her attendance, she has left Westminster playing catch-up. On the matter of cutting greenhouse gas emissions, Boris Johnson and his ministers have long tried to suggest to the wider world that they are ahead of the game. In reality, however, the UK has so far been high on pledges and targets, but low on delivery. Back in the summer, Thunberg zoomed in on Britain’s routine claim to be a world leader in fighting climate change. For many years now the government has been boasting that the UK has cut its output of greenhouse gases by around 45% since 1990. But Thunberg firmly rejected this assertion. She said, “Of course, if you don’t include all emissions, the statistics are going to look much nicer.” The main group of emissions routinely excluded in the UK figures are, of course, all those that go into manufacturing the many goods, like cars, that Britain imports from abroad. It is only when you ignore those and focus on the gases emitted within Britain’s borders, the so-called territorial emissions, that the UK’s record looks OK. However, if you include in the calculations the greenhouse gases that arise from all the stuff we consume and import from abroad, the decrease in emissions since the 1990s drops sharply, to about 26%. A real problem for the future is that, in pledging to reach Net Zero by 2050, the government is staking an awful lot on technology for burying carbon underground. This is known as carbon capture and storage, or CCS. About fifteen years ago some reputable energy economists were predicting that the gases pouring from the chimneys of fossil fuel power plants would soon be come insignificant, as carbon capture and storage took off. However, more than a decade later, carbon capture is still over the horizon. In a nutshell, at any useful scale, it is non-existent. That was clearly shown by a recent study of carbon capture projects worldwide, carried out by the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research at Manchester

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University. It found that there were just 26 plants on the planet capturing and storing carbon dioxide. Between them they were sequestering a mere 0.1 % of world fossil fuel emissions. One recent carbon capture project in the USA was the Petra Nova facility in Texas. It opened in 2017. Managers hoped it would extract about 90% of the greenhouse gases that would otherwise be emitted. But in the event the project lost about a hundred days per year of production because of breakdowns. In May 2020 the plant was finally mothballed. According to one US anti-fossil fuel group, “CCS sceptics sought to interpret it as a death knell for future projects.” And it claimed that Petra Nova’s failure was “a red flag for investors in coal-fired CCS projects”. Here in the UK, the Manchester team learned, there is no operational carbon capture going on anywhere in the country. In the wider world, most of the carbon dioxide captured so far has been used to extract more fuel from oil wells, in a process known as Enhanced Oil Recovery. So, far from reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the technique has mostly been used to extract even more fossil fuel from below the earth’s surface! A climate change expert at the Tyndall Centre, Professor Kevin Anderson, who was not part of the centre’s CCS study, has said recently, “I am very sceptical of the negative emissions technologies...I think it’s really important that we progress our understanding on these...but I actually think we should assume they do not work, when we develop emissions scenarios.” And the leading international affairs think tank, Chatham House, concluded last year that the government’s net-zero strategy was “over-reliant” on carbon capture. When taken along with the Tyndall Centre work, that verdict suggests that a big chunk of the UK’s net zero strategy amounts to little more than pie in the sky. Julian O’Halloran

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Y text for today is: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/ uk-wales-58491003 in which a councillor says she is “fully supportive of wild flowers” but does not believe they should be allowed to grow near people’s homes. Way to go. Twenty years ago BP hired PR consultants to find a way to shift the blame for global warming from themselves to the individual consumer. They came up with “carbon footprints” and provided a calculator for us to use. We swallowed the concept whole. Many fraught conversations ensued about consumerism and whether we should fly, drive, eat meat, burn wood, be born, have children, be cremated etc.. Even breathing causes CO2. Ironically the idea came back to bite BP as we compared our size 8 carbon moccasins with their brutal jackboot print, size 8 billion, but it exemplifies the oligarchy’s divide and rule tactic of quietly shifting the blame from themselves to each one of us, and boy! oh boy! did we feel guilty. Suckered! This is also how governments divert attention from their green negligence and reduce their responsibilities, while adding to their dictatorial powers. Individual moral blackmail also applies to recycling, fashion, mental health, obesity, low wages, crime, addiction and more. It’s all your fault! The new Sins for the new Apocalypse. Never mind bad air, foul rivers, poor education, slum housing, low wages etc. which are beyond individual control - (but not beyond group action) - and are the oligarchy’s responsibility.

Here is a trivial example - part of the green smokescreen. It shows how ridiculously far “they” are prepared to dig into our private lives, and to put us on the back foot in order to shrug off blame. As part of Planning you may have to install bat houses, sparrow hotels or dormouse suspension bridges. With no comeback - in the Brecon Beacons, the Parks Authority don’t even hold elections. These follies disguise the authorities’ failure to halt the wholesale loss of biodiversity across the countryside which is due - not to householders - but to agricultural practices. And it rarely goes well for wild animals to be fostered by humans. Nest boxes become predators’ larders, while retaining parasites season to season, feeding stations spread Trichomoniasis, domestic cats decimate our small birds, and badgers are both protected and yet are shot as the fall guys for TB. The planners’ bijou dolls’ houses are a form of greenwash, fiddling on the margins, which diverts the blame for wholesale ecocide to the individual and his/her tiny plot under the pretence that wild petting a tiny proportion of our darling native mammals and birds will make the difference, while the entire expanse of the countryside and the insect base of the food chain becomes ever more decimated, ever more chemically controlled, under our noses, a series

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of intensive chicken farms and monocultural deserts surrounding Sites of Sacred Scientific Interest, little oases of complex life under siege amid the coniferous forests, new grass, annual crops, alien species and the barren bracken-covered moors, all of which somehow still add up to AOBs - actually Areas of Outstanding Bureaucracy. Nobody is sure whether any dormice have ever used the bespoke suspension bridges. (Price £60-80,000). If the threat to the species is that critical, in a particular habitat, you shouldn’t be disturbing them anyway. The quaint idea that we can provide an alternative is beyond our competence. With a few significant exceptions, our buildings are not a significant threat, any more than another nest box is a solution. Man-made materials cover a mere 2% of the UK, and an extension, the repair of a road or the installation of a sparrow hotel (dry tinder under your eaves) has no effect compared to the cyclical holocaust wreaked on 90% of the land by farmers, water companies, foresters, chemical corporations and gamekeepers - on our behalf of course. Insisting on these petty solutions perpetuates the illusion that experts are all-knowing and can or should select for special species or control nature by large-scale gardening, belittling the vast regenerative power of Nature, if we should let it loose, despite the fact that past and future ecospheres are exponentially more complex and vigorous than anything we can possibly understand or reengineer, let alone to some retrotopian faux nostalgic vision of Arcadia or Eden. Question: Which century’s climate do you prefer? Answer: The one that’s coming is the only one that matters. It’s like Afghanistan; we shouldn’t be there because we are (a) part of the problem and (b) aren’t smart enough to solve the problem. Just leave! We can re-plant broad-leaved trees asap where they used to be in place of our artificial monocultures to kick start incremental natural carbon capture, biodiversity, ash replacement, flood mitigation and water quality improvement (they do all those things) but we should then leave the emergent forest to find its own balance. Leave Mother Nature alone, she knows

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what to do. Concentrate on limiting the ecocidal effects of agriculture, chickens, sewage, softwoods, sheep, invasive species, bracken, grouse, petro-chemicals, pollution and climate change - particularly in your own neighbourhood, piece by piece. Make sure wild-life has somewhere just to exist, near you, by joining together to protect and increase their habitat. Many of us already care about our carbon footprints and invest time, professional skills and energy locally and together in practical green projects. Maybe having been so effectively “divided and ruled” even more collective work is needed as the climate emergency grows, agile local projects that sidestep lumbering governments to minimise climate change and maximise biodiversity. Projects that create more results than protests. Bio-char, appliance repair workshops, treeplanting, electric vehicles, alternative energy, tracking air/ river pollution, bees, wild meats, wildlife corridors, + many more. It’s a rapidly growing field. Eco-awareness courses. So please don’t cut the grass; let a thousand wild flowers bloom, including near peoples’ homes. Next month: a Beacons charity planted 123,000 broadleaved trees last year on largely barren sites. It’s a new model, using new methods of planting, maintenance, ownership and funding, which sidesteps government obstructions. It’s a formula other community groups could adopt or adapt. www.facebook.com/ StumpUpForTrees/ www.stumpupfortrees.org/ Hugh Colvin

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WYNNES OF DINMORE COUNTRYSTORE Poultry Keeping - Free 1/2 hour session. Covers laying hens, housing, feed, bedding, health & hygiene + Question & Answer time. Held at Wynnes of Dinmore Countrystore - off the A49 (through village centre). Open Tues - Sat 9am-4:30pm. For more information email info@wynnes.co.uk or telephone Roxy or Ann 01568 797314. Weekends throughout October and all of Half Term week THE PUMPKIN PATCH Pick your own pumpkin. New House Farm, Marden, Hereford, HR1 3EW, 9am-5pm. Facebook the.pumpkin.patch.hereford Sat 9 October APPLE PRESSING Chapel Lawn Village Hall, to book in advance 01588 680096. Redlake Valley Community Benefit Society. October VILLAGERS WALKS Route around the parish and further afield, 2-3 hours, varying terrain, dogs on leads welcome, Eaton Bishop. Enquries: Mick 01981 250461. October SHROPSHIRE HILLS DISCOVERY CENTRE 24 Oct - Autumn Apple Day, apple pressing and apple jelly demonstrations, crafts with apples, family activities, 11am-3pm. 25 - 29 Oct - Bones! Half Term activities for ages 4-11 year olds, 1-2.30pm, £4, booking essential. 31 Oct - Halloween Crafts, 11am-3pm, £4, booking essential. 30 Oct - Bonfire & Firework Display, 7pm, £5, child £3, family £15. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, 01588 676060. October KNIGHTON TREE ALLOTMENTS TRUST KTAT manages woodlands for the benefit of wildlife and members. Volunteer to learn. Details email woodland@ tveg.org.uk 01547 520374 http://tveg.org.uk Wednesdays LITTLE WILLOWS OUTDOOR NATURE PLAYGROUP The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 9.30am-11am, £1.50 per child, includes a bowl of porridge. Themes posted weekly on Facebook page, 01497 821762. Every Second Saturday in the Month LEOMINSTER FARMERS MARKET Corn Square, Leominster, 9am-1pm, 01568 797427. Every Third Saturday in the Month PRESTEIGNE REPAIR Presteigne Youth Centre, Hereford Street. 10am-12pm. Household items repaired for free. Info: 01544 267997. Mondays & Wednesdays KNIGHTON MENS SHED Sharpening service available. Teme Mill, Station Yard, Knighton, 10am-2pm. John on 01544232750 or email jtknightonmensshed@gmail.com. 2nd Thursday of the month KINGTON KLEEN Networking drinks. Oxford Arms, Kington, from 7pm, www.kingtonkleen.org.uk

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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 ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, TRAUMA, LOW SELF WORTH and emotional difficulties - our innovative approach is being used with private and NHS clients with great success. Clients attend an average of 4 sessions to achieve a substantial, some say transformative, effect on their well being. You can check out the testimonials and book a one to one session on our website www. peaceofmindnow.co.uk or get in touch for more information Mike Buckley 07931 986168 mcmbuckley@gmail.com

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AROMATHERAPY massage and facials - Bach Remedies - Herbalism - Reiki. For comprehensive, holistic treatment: Roz Myers Brown, Dip. Ar. IPTI, MIPTI. Kington clinic. 07967 137208, roz.brown@btinternet.com BESPOKE MASSAGE THERAPY BY CHERYL LILWALL MTI. Sensitive communication through the medium of touch. For physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. Clinic held at the Integrative Health Clinic, Holland House, 70 Belmont Road, Hereford. Tel: 07487 738089. www.herefordbespokemassagetherapy.co.uk CHARTERED CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST & PSYCHODYNAMIC PSYCHOTHERAPIST with over 25 years professional NHS experience, providing psychological help to adults. Please see website for details: www.drmatthewfaull.co.uk. I am highly trained and experienced in using evidence–based psychotherapies to relieve distress and help you achieve your life goals, and offer sessions in Ludlow and Leintwardine. I also offer supervision to mental health professionals. Please contact me by email: mfaull@btinternet.com, to arrange a free initial phone conversation to consider your needs. Registered with British Psychological Society, British Psychoanalytic Council, Health Professions Council. CLAIRE KERBY COUNSELLING (Post grad dip Counselling, MBACP). Having someone to talk to outside your normal circle of friends / family can really help to gain a new clarity and sense of perspective. I would love it if you would call me, in confidence, with no judgement on 07971 816541, or email me at Claire.kerby@btinternet. com. 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 DEEPLY RELAXING Craniosacral Therapy can increase your well-being by releasing emotional and physical tensions. Given a safe space and correct focus, your body knows the way. I am an accredited practitioner, qualified since 2004, based in Shrewsbury, Crickhowell and Mid Wales. Email: cheryljonestherapy@gmail.com Mobile: 07476 012299. EMOTIONAL WELLBEING: Anne Cummings FETC (Adv Dip), BAoG (Dip), MBIG (Dip) offers a safe, effective therapy to help adults and children heal their emotional and 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 panic attacks, anger, stress, bullying, low self-esteem, bereavement/loss and anxiety. Ffi see www.thewritetofeel.com. EQUINE FACILITATED LEARNING. Personal growth for individuals and groups through powerful yet gentle

interactions with horses, with seasoned Eponaquest facilitator Angela Dunning. EFL sessions involve spending time outdoors with these beautiful sentient beings, where you will be guided to deepen your connection to yourself and your body; build true confidence; reconnect to your Soul’s purpose and bring greater authenticity to your life. No horse experienced required. Shropshire/Herefordshire/ Borders. Contact me on: 01588 630061/07583 726207; angela@equinereflections.co.uk; or visit www.thehorsestruth.co.uk HEALINGS, INSIGHT READINGS, PERSONAL GROWTH COACHING, ANIMAL COMMUNICATION Healings, insights into life path and situations, space and guidance to explore and help re-align with our inner truth. Also offer help understanding our animals’ behaviour and needs. Enquiries: Kohra 01544 262 110, kohra@gmx.co.uk 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 in Kentchurch, Hereford and Monmouth. Juliet Ablett www.julietablett.co.uk julietablett@rocketmail. com 01981 241456 HOLISTIC MASSAGE THERAPY: Meg Lawrence MTI. A listening and sensitive therapy, treating the whole person. For relief from aches and pains, easing of occupational and postural tensions, providing relaxation and calm in peaceful surroundings, 20 minutes from Presteigne, Hay-on-Wye and Kington. Email meg@radnorshire.com; phone or text 07910892172 HOMOEOPATHY Sandy Underhill RSHom. I have worked for 20 years treating individuals for many complaints, whether psychological, mental, emotional or physical. Homoeopathy is about bringing wellness to ones being by triggering the bodies natural system of healing. It is suitable for all ages. Clinics are held at Rock Park Complimentary Health Centre, Llandrindod Wells, Powys and Kington, Herefordshire. 01597 851021. LEOMINSTER NATURAL HEALTH CENTRE Chiropractic, Herbal Medicine, Kinesiology, Cranial Sacral Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Reiki, Reflexology, Emmet technique. Remedial and Holistic Massage. Counselling inc: Couples and Family, Cognitive Behaviour and NLP Stress Management, Child Birth Issues, Psychotherapy. Telephone 01568 616411 email infoleominstercommunitycentre@gmail.com Or visit Leominster Community Centre, School Road HR6 8NJ (behind Bridge Street car park). MASSAGE THERAPY WITH MARIAN HARDIMAN (MTI, CNHC, MLDUK). Remedial, Sports, Holistic, Indian Head Massage. Organic Facial and Manual Lymph Drainage. Clinic in Presteigne (The Retreat), Presteigne, LD8 2UF. Contact: marian@silvanmassage.com, www.silvanmassage.com, 07816 981454. MASSAGE, COACHING, YOGA, DECLUTTERING with Wellbeing Therapist Sophie Atkinson, Orleton SY8

Individual powerful sessions to help you create the space you need for the life you want. Web: www.sophieatkinson. co.uk Mob: 07930 353 118 Email: sophie@healing-energy. net MINDFULNESS Alithea Waterfield MBCT teacher offering Mindful Walks in Nature, 8-week Mindfulness courses and Mindfulness Guided Meditations. Committed to helping you reconnect with a more authentic and compassionate self and develop skills to manage life’s challenges resourcefully, skillfully and creatively. 07899 361316 alitheawaterfield@gmail.com www.midwalesmindfulness. co.uk OSTEOPATH. Mr R A Hughes D.O. Registered Osteopath and Sports Therapist. Fully qualified and registered since 1995. Established in Presteigne for over 20 years. Sciatica, Arthritis, Trapped Nerves, Back, Neck and Shoulder Pain. Headaches, Sports Injuries. 07961 352056, rahughesosteo@gmail.com The Retreat, Presteigne – free car parking. 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 SOUND HEALING TRAINING AND WORKSHOP RETREATS We run the 5 part Sound Therapy training

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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. 07811 816637. SPIRITUAL HEALER Naturally gifted in releasing emotional grief in present and past lives. 29 years professional experience with physical and mental health. Private healing sessions and talks given. Gillian Williamson, MNFSH. Field House, Kinnerton. 01547 560874. TRANSFORMATIONAL COACHING & COUNSELLING WITH WENDY YOUNG Compassionate and focussed conversations and body-centred processes to heal developmental & emotional trauma and core wounding. This supports your transformational journey of becoming and living your authentic and joyful self. I offer a FREE 30 mins discovery call to answer your questions and see if it feels right for us to work together. Online nationally and in-person in Llanidloes, mid-Wales. For more info and to book call 07388 491 990; email wendy@wiselivingworld. com; website www.wiselivingworld.com.

Workshops WORKSHOP LISTINGS - Single (dated) listings are free. Year round, ongoing workshops will cost £40 per year.

7 October & 25 November YOGA FOR THE TERRIFIED Taster course led by Sue Salmon. Participants to bring their own mat and cushion for support. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 11am, £18 for 3 session course, 01743 234970. FELDENKRAIS Awareness Through Movement Classes. Learn to move more freely, with greater ease, flexibility and grace, improving posture, balance and coordination; and awakening our innate capacity for life long vitality and continuing self development. Tenbury at S.E.N.S.E. Wednesdays 7pm - 8pm. £7 per class. Open to all. Contact Jane for more information on janesethi@yahoo. co.uk Booking essential. ONLINE MINDFUL YOGA CLASSES Slow down, soften and turn inwards. Move and breath your way back into a natural state of vibrant well-being. Join via Zoom weekly on Mondays and Tuesdays from 6:15pm - 7:30pm. Classes are small, friendly and suitable for all levels of flexibility and experience. For more info and to book call Wendy Young 07388 491 990; email wendy@wiselivingworld.com; website www.wiselivingworld.com/mindful-hatha-yoga/ YOGA & AYURVEDA Individual yoga practice. Diet. Exercise. Life Balance. Jill Bonner BA PGCE Art. DIPL Yoga Therapy. DIPL Ayurveda Therapy. Details 07789 428109.

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.hedgerowmedicine.org 01531 670075. PILATES SESSIONS Pilates is a method of exercise designed to elongate and strengthen the body. It promotes improved core strength and stability which in turn improves posture, flexibility, circulation and physical wellbeing. Classes available in Presteigne and various locations within the North Herefordshire, North Worcestershire and South Shropshire area. All sessions are based on small groups and working to individual abilities therefore booking is essential. Private sessions by arrangement. Contact Jackie on 0782 4114979 or justjackie39@gmail.com Every Saturday RIVER FLOW YOGA With Graham Nolan. Mixed ability, open to all. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 9.30am, 01497 821762, phone to check class is on. First Saturday of the month MEDITATION For beginners or experienced meditators. run by The Bleddfa Centre, held at Cascob, near Presteigne, 11am-12.30pm, donations £3-£5, 01547 550377. Sundays REST AND RESTORE Meditation session. Pot & Page, 8 New St, Ledbury, 4.30pm, £8.50, food and drink included, 01531 248743. Mondays MAMA MOJO YOGA FLOW The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 10.30am, £6, 01743 234970. Mondays & Wednesdays PILATES Pilates-Based Back Care - Mon 10.30am & Wed 5.45pm. Pilates-Based Body Conditioning - Mon 11.45am & Wed 7pm. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 01874 625992. Thursdays TAI CHI FOR HEALTH Designed for health and those suffering with arthritus. Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, near Newtown, 1-2pm, 01686 688369. Third Thursday of the month ECO SPIRIT CAFE An informal monthly meeting for people interested in spirituality and connection to the environment. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7.30pm, free, 01497 821762. Kitchen Pharmacy