Green Events

Every day until 31 October

HEREFORD GUILD OF GUIDES

Guided tours around Hereford. Also pre-booked themed walks for groups all year round. Mon-Sat 11.30am, Sun 2.30pm). Tickets from the Cathedral Shop and meet at Cathedral main entrance, Adults £6, children 6-12 years £1, 07947 924494. www.herefordguidedwalks.org.uk

June SHROPSHIRE HILLS DISCOVERY CENTRE

Until 2 June - Half Term Activity - Backyard Survival, for ages 5-11 years, 1pm-2.30pm, £4.50. 17 June - Early Summer Birdwatching Walk with Dave Pearce. Walk around Onny Meadows and Stokesay Castle, 10am-12pm, £10. 28 June - Wildflower Walk with ecologist Caroline Uff, 10am-12.30pm, £10. Booking essential for all. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, 01588 676060.

June NATIONAL GARDEN SCHEME

3 & 4 June - The Rock House, Llanbister, 12-5pm, £5.

4 June - The Neuadd, Llanbedr, Crickhowell, 2-6pm, £6.50. 4 June - Pontsioni House, Aberedw, 2.30-6pm, £5.

4 June - Tranquility Haven, Whitton, 2-5pm, £4.50.

8 June - White Hopton Farm, Sarn, 10am-4pm, £7.

10 & 11 June - Bron Hafren, Garthmyl, 1.30-5pm, £5.

11 June - Hurdley Hall, Church Stoke, 11am-5pm, £6.

17 & 18 June - 14 Adelaide Drive, Red Bank, Welshpool,

2-5pm, £4. 17 & 18 June - Tremynfa, Llanymynech, 1-5pm, £5. 18 June - Tyn y Cwm, Beulah, 2-5.30pm, £6.

23 June - Hereford Cathedral, 10am-3.30pm, £5.

24 & 25 June - The Hymns Farm, Walton, Presteigne, 11am-5pm, £6. 25 June - Tyn-y-Graig, Bwlch y Ffridd, Newtown, 11am-5pm, £4.50. 1 & 2 July - Lower Wernfigin

Barns, Trallong, Brecon, 11am-5.30pm, £6.

2 July - Treberfydd House, Llangasty, Bwlch, 1-5.30pm, £6. 2 July - Berriew Village Gardens, Welshpool, 12-5pm, £6. www.ngs.org.uk

Thurs 1 & Fri 2 June LEOMINSTER FESTIVAL

1 - June - Orphans Press Quaker Walk, a family friendly walk around town followed by picnic and storytelling, 10am-12pm, £5. 2 June - Aida’s Ramble, ECHO launch their new wheelchair friendly walk route, 10.30am, TIC, free. www.leominsterfestival.org

Fri 2 June THE ANIMAL MAN

Join Corner Exotics for a very interactive animal show with over 35 animals. An event for all ages. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 2pm, 01584 811442.

Fri 2 - Sun 4 June THE NEWTOWN OUTDOOR FESTIVAL

Free outdoor events for all the family. 18 guided walks at varying lengths and difficulty, with themes. Free led cycle rides, outdoor skills, bug hunt, singing, dancing and more. Oriel Davies Gallery, The Park, Newtown, wwwnewtownoutdoorfestival.uk

Sat 3 & Sun 4 June OPEN GARDENS

Ross-on-Wye, 12pm-4pm, £7.50, children free, www.fosmross.org.uk/gardens

Tues 6 June OPEN GARDENS

Visitors can explore the Chapter House Garden, Cloister Garden, Canons’ Garden, Dean’s Garden and Bishop’s Garden. Hereford Cathedral, 10am-3.30pm, £6 via www.herefordcathedral.org

Sat 10 & Sun 11 June HELLENS GARDEN FESTIVAL

Two jam packed days of inspirational talks, workshops, music, and goodness from the natural world. Hellens Manor, Much Marcle, near Ledbury. Adult £9 Child £2.50. Open 10am-5pm each day. Please book tickets in advance. ON THE DAY PRICE £10/£2.50 if tickets available. www.hellensgardenfestival.co.uk

Sat 17 June PRESTEIGNE BIG GREEN WEEK EVENT

Find out about wildlife, dark skies and how to protect them. Went’s Meadow, Presteigne, 10am-4pm, free. Transition Presteigne.

Sat 17 & Sun 18 June LEINTWARDINE OPEN GARDENS

Eleven gardens open, plus activities, 1-5pm, £7 (covers both days), under 18s free, tickets from Griffiths Garage, Leintwardine and from participating gardens on the day. All proceeds to Leintwardine Centre.

Sun 18 June CASTLE HOUSE OPEN GARDEN

Walk in the wild flower meadow and garden and learn more about the history of this site which is listed in the Domesday book. Plants for sale, tea/cake. Castle House, Eardisley, HR3 6NT, 2-5.30pm, £5, under 12 free, no dogs. Proceeds to Hereford Choral Society who will be singing choral evensong in the church at 6pm.

Sun 18 June SECRET GARDENS OF LUDLOW

An eclectic selection of private gardens. Ludlow Assembly Rooms Fundraising event, from 12pm, £10, 01584 878141.

Sun 18 June BISHOP’S CASTLE OPEN GARDENS

Programmes from St John the Baptist church Lynch-gate, entrance to at least 10 gardens £6 per adult. Tea and cakes in the church, plus plants for sale, 01588 638175.

Sat 24 & Sun 25 June CLUN OPEN GARDENS

Twelve gardens, teas, plants, flowers, music. Clun, 1-5pm, 07824 039568.

Sat 24 & Sun 25 June GLASBURY ARTS OPEN GARDENS

10 open gardens in the beautfiul villages of Glasburyon-Wye and Llowes. Entry to the gardens will be via the purchase of a programme, which includes a map, available each day from Glasbury Village Hall, 10.30am. Gardens open 11am-4pm, £5, under 16s free, all proceeds to Glasbury Arts, www.glasburyarts.co.uk

KNIGHTON COMMUNITY WOODLANDS GROUP

Volunteer with us on our weekly task days to learn new skills. http://tveg.org.uk/wordpress/woodland-project Email woodland@tveg.org.uk 01547 520374.

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 Wednesday of the month

KINGTON LOCAL ENVIRONMENT & ENERGY NETWORK (KLEEN)

Oxford Arms, Kington, from 7pm, www.kingtonkleen.org.uk

First Saturday of the month LEOMINSTER REPAIR CAFE, 10-12.30pm. Community Centre. We repair small electrical items, furniture & other household items, jewellery and clothing. Free service , donations welcomed. Also café with bacon sandwiches a speciality. Find us on Facebook