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The Empty Quarter

S a child in the 1950’s, obsessed by motor racing, I used to imagine that the whole country was a massive race-track so whenever we went for a family drive I would see every car in front of us as a potential rival. “Go on Dad, you can take him before the next bend!” My Father (a mild-mannered civil servant) who was a car nut seemed happy to go along with these fantasies and would put his foot down, flip out a 1930’s style flipper/ trafficator and head for glory. Luckily the roads in the mid 50’s were empty enough to make this sort of anti-social behaviour possible. Last week, while out cycling, I realized I still suffer from similar delusions but in a different form. My fantasy, as I pull off the main road at the busy Glasbury Junction by the petrol station and swing left under the old railway bridge and the traffic noise begins to die away, is that all the quietest country lanes around the Welsh Borders belong to me and, apart from sheep and a few tractors, no one else is allowed on them. In order to keep this fantasy intact I need to plan rides that ensure I meet the minimum amount of traffic possible. Just in case you suffer from a similar kink, here are four rides of varying difficulty on which I will guarantee you will meet a maximum of 0 to 2 cars unless you are stupid enough to try them during the morning or afternoon school run (4x4’s driven at speed). As with my previous 2 series of cycle route recommendations (May/June 2019) they ideally should have a pub at either end of the route in case you get thirsty. Apart from number 2 they all probably require a decent bike or an electric. 1. The Harp Inn, Glasbury to Talgarth From the Harp don’t turn right over the river turn left under the old railway bridge and follow that road for ½ mile to a crossroads. Turn left and follow signs to Tregoyd one left, one right. At Tregoyd turn right signposted Talgarth and then the second left signposted New Court Farm Riding and Camping. Now be prepared for a long, major climb, which will bring you up to a little slice of heaven, which is the backside of the hills opposite Hay Bluff. When you finally emerge from this delicious empty quarter of cattle grids and gates turn left towards the little village of Llanelieu. Then any of the roads leading downhill to the right will take you into Talgarth but be warned on a Monday, Tuesday all hostelries seem to be closed! 9.9 mls 1,089ft up! 955ft down (phew) 2. The Stockton Cross, Kimbolton to Tenbury This is a nice gentle ride but you have to get up the hill from Tenbury if you are coming back the same way. Stockton Cross food pics look very appetizing but the website doesn’t work, so I don’t know what’s on the current menu. Head up the lane next to the pub until you hit a junction and then follow the signs to Middleton on the Hill. Straight across first crossroads and turn right at the second crossroad to take you into Leysters. Go straight across the main road and follow the signs to Leysters Church. You have now gone from quiet country lanes to deserted country lane. I guarantee you will not see another human on this road all the way to Oldwood Common (What you gonna do? Sue me?) Then you can either grab a pint at the Fountain Inn or head down the hill into Tenbury. 8.6mls 394ft up 584ft down

3. Greyhound Inn, Llangunllo to The Lion Hotel Llanbister There is nothing not to like about this one. Nice pub at either end. Stunning countryside. Some challenging Welsh rolling hills on the way but no major mountains. And if you get bored you can hop on a train back to Knighton or Llandod. So with the pub on your left head off on the B4356 towards Llanbister till you get to a junction where the road turns right under a railway bridge and you go straight on, signpost to Llanbister Road and say goodbye to other traffic. Then at the next junction fork right signpost to Llanbister and this is Llanbister Road Station where you can hop on the Mid Wales Line. Follow that road always taking the direction signposted Llanbister. Go into the village then turn left towards the main road and the pub is on your left just before you hit the roar of the A483. Sit on the terrace, have a drink you deserve it. 8mls 804ft up 512 down

4. The Harp, Old Radnor to The Royal Oak Gladestry A short but hilly little ride with good pubs either end. Come out of the pub at Old Radnor and go straight ahead down the hill to the quarry at Dolyhir. Turn left and then right towards Gladestry but then after a few hundred yards turn right again signposted Tre-Wern and follow that lane till you pass through the couple of houses that are Tre-Wern, then in another few hundred yards you’ll come to a large wide farm entrance with a no through road sign that is Sunnybank Farm. Go through the farmyard between the large grey barns and that becomes a track heading downhill towards Gladestry. If anyone asks where you are going just politely ask if you can go down the bridleway. That becomes a bendy little lane all the way down to Gladestry and the Royal Oak. Approx 6mls 650ft up 500ft down These days there seems to be a trend for pubs not to open early in the week. I couldn’t find enough info to be 100% sure about who was open when so ring in advance if you need to go out to eat. Things may improve as summer bites. Cover pic: Ballet Cymru, ‘Dream’ - 15 June, Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon: 30 June, The Courtyard, Hereford

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When One Door Closes... I

T was a slim volume. Hopelessly slim, given its weighty subject matter - The Things That Annoy Me. How on earth could a mere forty pages do justice to such a vast topic? I don’t know about you, dear reader, but I would need something the size of the fourteen-volume Oxford Dictionary. At least. But let’s get one thing straight. Feeling besieged on all sides by life’s annoying irritants doesn’t make you a dyedin-the-wool pessimist. We’re not obliged to subscribe to the view that when one door closes.. ANOTHER FALLS OFF ITS HINGES. Not even Basil Fawlty was a pessimist, neither was Victor Meldrew. No, their anger was caused not by pessimism but by raging frustration; they just wanted things to be a whole lot better, and were convinced that if only people could be bothered to make more of an effort, life would indeed improve. Basil and Victor were trapped, hemmed in between two opposing world-views; on the one hand clinging to an optimistic belief that life could so easily be a lot rosier, while on the other hand having their optimism regularly battered by all manner of annoying disappointments. Small wonder Messrs. Meldrew and Fawlty were in a constant state of frustration, the recipe, fortunately, for some priceless comedy. So what, you might ask, irritates your Philosopher-inResidence? Surely philosophers, of all people, are impervious to life’s minor irritations? Really? If you believe THAT, you’ll believe anything. What follows, I’m sorry to say, is just the tip of the iceberg.

Banks, mobile phones, people who think the letter H is pronounced ‘haitch’, social media of any description, almost everything by Benjamin Britten, answer-machines, surly shopkeepers, most senior politicians, tattoos, animal prisons - a.k.a. zoos, people who think that school teachers have a cushy job, people who think that having a conversation means talking AT you non-stop, and boring you rigid - such as the self-absorbed Mr B for instance, skimmed milk, nouvelle cuisine, the fact that top professional snooker players engaging in an ultimately pointless activity can earn more in a week than nurses earn in a lifetime, teapots that drip, petrol-driven lawnmowers that refuse to start without a ten-round wrestling match, TV ‘personalities’, people who refer to children as ‘kids’, bookshops that place philosophy books on the bottom shelf next to books on Witchcraft, arrogant people who imagine that their ‘majority’ language is quite obviously superior to your ‘minority’ language: [Julie Fowlis, the renowned Hebridean folk-singer, points out that Gaelic, for example, her mother tongue, isn’t a ‘minority’ language, it’s just a language that has ‘been minoritized’], finding that your reserved seat on the train means you’re travelling backwards, without a window and sitting opposite some gruesome specimen you would pay a considerable sum to avoid, spectacles steaming up whenever you wear your mask, restaurants that serve hot food on cold plates - etc. etc.

There’s no doubt about it, some people get enormous pleasure from complaining. They absolutely relish it. Best of all, if they can get their teeth into someone they consider inferior, that’s the icing on the cake. But Victor and Basil are not of that ilk. Their complaining is a much more honourable affair, born of the tension between frustration and optimism, with sadness never far away. [This recalls the wry comment that while the optimist is overjoyed to believe that we live in the best of possible worlds, the pessimist fears this may well be true]. However, the act of complaining might have a more serious function, as a kind of barometer. By revealing what nuisances we allow to irritate us and what we choose to ignore, it exposes something of our priorities. A clue to a half-hidden moral code. But here’s a thought: what if we knew we were genetically programmed, as a species, to complain about a MAXIMUM of, say, FIVE things in a single lifetime? That would really concentrate the mind, don’t you think? This recalls one of my mother’s pithy sayings. Very few things, she used to tell me, are worth worrying about, but the trick is to know which they are. Spot on. The trick is to distinguish what’s merely irritating, a temporary nuisance, from situations that might undermine your well-being, the well-being of your family, community, nation, the natural world, even the entire human race. So the big question is: what should our overriding priorities be at this time? What ought we to bother about more than anything else? The great German thinker Paul Tillich wrote about ‘ultimate concern’, a concern that overshadows all other concerns, and shapes our lives. Whatever that is, I’m pretty sure it’s what keeps philosophers in work. Damn it. Mr B’s arrived. Philosopher-in-Residence

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The Bridge Masters F

OR my money, the 21st century’s uncrowned King of Bridges has to be Santiago Calatrava; uncrowned because, to date, both the Pritzker and the Royal Gold Medal have alluded him, although some 22 universities around the world have bestowed this legendary Spanish engineer / architect with honorary degrees. Even the British Institution of Mechanical Engineers has given the 70-year-old its Gold Medal. Why Calatrava should be out of favour with his peers is anyone’s guess, though going way over budget may have something to do with it. Valencia’s much-vaunted City of Arts and Sciences was scheduled to cost €300m but eventually came in at over €1Bn. Britain’s early ventures into epic bridge designs (Clifton Suspension Bridge, Iron Bridge, Telford’s majestic crossing of the Menai Strait) were, for their time, massive leaps forward in terms of both fabrication and assembly – none more so than the dramatic crossing of the Avon Gorge. But no survey of bridge design would be complete without reference to Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s crossing of the Tamar at Saltash, linking Devon and Cornwall, which was inaugurated by Prince Albert in 1859. The Royal Albert Bridge has a special pride of place for GWR, not only because of Brunel’s imaginative structural solution (the entire double truss is carried by a single deep-river pier) but because it was to be the great engineer’s final work. In 2002 the BBC ran a national poll entitled 100 Greatest Britains. To nobody’s surprise Churchill topped the list; but to everyone’s surprise I.K. Brunel came second. In continental Europe stone remained the favoured material: the Rialto in Venice (surely the most imaginative construction to be found on La Serenissima) or its Bridge of Sighs, the most poignant. In 2015 Calatrava courted controversy in the city with a graceful 94m steelarched crossing of the Grand Canal adjacent to the main railway station. To create an illusion of ‘transparency’ the architect opted for toughened glass for both the

San pareil: Viaduct de Millau

balustrades and steps, something which didn’t please the authorities. Other nineteenth and twentieth century landmark bridges include Gateshead’s Millenium Bridge, the Humber crossing, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Tyneside’s twin-decked High Level Bridge and San Franciso’s vivid orange Golden Gate Bridge (at the time of its opening the world’s tallest and longest suspension bridge). One that thankfully never got off the drawing board (though it somehow managed to consume more than £50-million in aborted design fees) was Boris Jonhson’s pointless cycle / pedestrian ‘landscaped’ Garden Bridge at The Temple, alongside London’s Hungerford rail bridge. The world’s newest – completed in February – is Turkey’s 3.5Km crossing of the Dardanelles Straits. The capital’s newest bridge is a slender tan-brown footbridge slung across the Regents Canal west of the new shopping precinct behind Kings Cross Station. A Thames crossing which only just made it was the Millenium Bridge, linking St Paul’s precinct and Tate Modern (the idea had originated from a member of the public). But the designers tried to ‘re-invent the wheel’ by dispensing with unsightly stabilising struts as it was only for pedestrians. It was only after an initial test run of the completed structure that it was discovered that large numbers of pedestrians caused a ‘rippling effect’ along the supporting framework. Hence the headline-grabbing ‘Wobbly Bridge’ sobriquet (a nickname it has never managed to shed) after a costly redesign of the substructure had to incorporate a network of fluid dampers. One of the most imaginative ideas for spanning a seemingly impossible rock-sided chasm has to be William Matthews Associates’ award-winning Tintagel Castle Footbridge, completed in 2019, uniting the two halves of the legendary Arthurian castle for the first time in 500 years. This ingenious structure comprises two slender 33m pedestrian bridges, expressed as opposing steel cantilevers, which have a 40mm gap at their meeting point. The balustrades are steel, with the ‘pathway’ formed from local slate set on edge. With the Eden Project, Tate St Ives and now Tintagel, this small but adventurous county clearly recognises the significance of innovative architecture and engineering to the tourism economy. Finally, to the BROAD SHEEP Bridge-of-all-Bridges accolade. It has to be French engineer Michel Virlogeux’s and Norman Foster’s spectacular Viaduct de Millau in southern France. The drama of this elegant 2.46Km cable-stayed road bridge is heightened by the subtle curving plan-form stretching between its seven evenly-spaced supporting concrete masts, enabling car passengers and their drivers to experience the full panorama of the Tarn Valley. Completed in December 2004, it is already being hailed as the greatest modern bridge structure of all time. Nick Jones

art POWYS Studer Fine Art, The Gallery, 1A The High St, Presteigne www.studerfineart.co.uk June An exhibition of Pottery and Prints. New ceramics by JOE FINCH, SIMON HUBERT, NICK MEMBURY, GILL TENNANT-EYLES AND TONY HALL. Prints by RICHARD STUDER including his collection of Black Dogs and Life studies, Linocuts and collagraphs. Open Thurs-Sat 10.30am-3pm. Hay-on-Wye Library 3 June - 1 July ‘Bitsy Books, Miniature Manuscripts and Tiny Tomes’. A mother and son exhibit by PAMELA WYN SHANNON & ELFYN WYN SHANNON WILLIAMS. Open Mon & Thurs 10.30am-12.30pm, 1.30pm-6pm. Fri 1.30pm-6pm, Sat 10am-12.30pm. Closed Tues, Wed & Sun. Hay Festival, Hay-on-Wye, www.hayfestival.org Until 5 June HEREFORDSHIRE GUILD OF CRAFTSMEN at Hay Festival. Open 9am-5pm. Sidney Nolan Trust, The Rodd, Presteigne LD8 2LL 01544 260149 June ‘The Celtic Image’. SIDNEY NOLAN. June ‘Dreaming the Land’. FIONA McINTYRE (selling exhibition). Until 29 Oct ‘Of Black Shires’. JIM CARTER - environmental artist working in sculpture, ritual, sound and photography to explore themes of loss, remembrance and regeneration in relation to animals and landscape. The Gardens, The Rodd. Open Thurs-Sat 11am-4pm. Oriel Davies Gallery, Newtown 01686 625041 Until 26 June The National Gallery Masterpiece Tour: Rembrandt. Saskia Van Uylenburgh in Arcadian Costume (1635). Until 26 June Portraits. Responding to Rembrandt. Until 26 June Blodeuwedd in Arcadia. Responding to Rembrandt. Until 28 Nov ‘East in Colour’. ASHRAH SUUDY - photographs, celebrating the joy and colour of the Somali community in Cardiff. Open Tues-Sun 11am-5pm.

Radnorshire Museum, Temple St, Llandrindod Wells LD1 5DL 01597 824513 June Search Radnorshire Museum Facebook page for up-to-date exhibitions, workshops and events. Tues-Fri 10am-3pm, Sat 10am-1pm. The Table, 43 Lion St, Hay-on-Wye 01497 822802 www.thetablehay.com Until 5 June MARY MABBUTT. 11 June - 2 July TIM LAKE, STEWART MACINDOE & JOE MORRIS. Thurs-Sat 10am-3pm. Tower House Gallery, 29 High St, Knighton LD7 1AT 01547 529530 Gallery, shop, cafe. Tues-Sat 10am-4.30pm. Art by Osian (Celf gan Osian), 3 Short Bridge St, Llanidloes SY18 6AD 0800 999 1953 www.osiangwent.com Luxury works of fine art - paintings and limited edition fine art giclée prints. Exclusive and original paintings by Welsh contemporary artist Osian Gwent. Gallery open 11-2 Thurs-Sat. The Hay Makers, St John’s Place, Hay-on-Wye HR3 5BN 01497 820556 Until 19 June Festival exhibition. RODNEY LAWRENCE - ceramics. TAMSIN ABBOTT - stained glass and prints. JULIA MANNING - prints. ZSUZSI MORRISON - jewellery. KATE OCHOM - slate books. ELIZABETH RAEBURN - ceramic sculptures. 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. Minerva Arts Centre, High Street, Llanidloes 01686 413467 4 June - 2 July Wool and Willow Festival. Showcasing unique, handmade products by willow and textile artists from Wales and the Borders. Open Mon - Sat 10.30am-4.30pm.

Court Cupboard Gallery, New Court Farm, Llantillio Pertholey, Abergavenny NP7 8AU 01873 852011 June ROSIE FAREY & MANDY COATS - baskets. SUSAN GALLAGHER - paintings. Open daily 11am-4pm. 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. Knighton Fine Art, 2 Broad Street, Knighton 01547 528052 www.knightonfineart.co.uk knightonfineart@btinternet.com June ‘Platinum Jubilee Celebrations’, 70 Years of British Art by: JOHN BRATBY, HUGH CASSON, ROY DURRANT, ROLAND HILDER, EDGAR HOLLOWAY, DAVID SMITH, PEGGY SOMERVILLE, FELIKS TOPOLSKI, KEITH VAUGHAN & KYFFIN WILLIAMS. Over 450 greeting card designs. Open Wed-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-1pm. Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, Near Newtown 01686 688369 5 June - 7 Aug ‘Positive Environmental Art (PEA) Climate Change. Artists who wish to create positive environmental/ ecological art. Thurs-Sun, 11am-4pm. Found Gallery, 1 Bulwark, Brecon LD3 7LB 07736 062849 www.foundgallery.co.uk Until 2 July ‘Oil, Water, Clay’. NIGEL LAMBERT - pottery. MARIETTE VOTE - art. CATHERINE MURRAY photographs. Tues-Sat 10am-4.30pm. Museum of Modern Art, Tabernacle, Heol Penrallt, Machynlleth SY20 8AJ 01654 703355 info@moma.machynlleth.org.uk Until 4 June ‘Legends’. Until 11 June ‘Ceredigion’. Tabernacle Collection. Until 11 June ‘Outside In - Inside Out’. GILES FORD. Until 9 July ANNIE GILES HOBBS. Solo exhibition. 25 June - 7 Sept The Tabernacle Art Competition. 25 June - 7 Sept ‘Conversation with the Silent’. ROBERT BRYCE MUIR. 16 July - 17 Sept ‘Nature is in the Detail’. TERENCE LAMBERT. Wed-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-1pm, by appointment only.

Oliver Bliss, The Hive, Shrewsbury

Joe Finch, Studer Fine Art, Presteigne

Nigel Lambert, Found Gallery, Brecon

Rosamund Black, Made in the Marches Gallery, Kington

Tom Scotcher, Twenty Twenty Gallery, Ludlow

Steven Handsaker, Ty Tan Gallery, Hay-on-Wye

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.

Hellens Manor, Much Marcle, near Ledbury HR8 2LY 01531 660504 www.hellensmanor.com 12 & 13 June CREATIVE BREAKS exhibition. Part of Hellens Garden Festival. £10, children £2.50.

Pavilion Mid Wales, Llandrindod Wells LD1 5EY 01597 258118 25 June Artisan Market. Arts, crafts, homemade, handmade, local produce. www.pavilionmidwales.org.uk Open 10am-4pm.

Elmslie House, 8 Avenue Rd, Great Malvern, WR14 3AG 07714 106386 www.elmsliehouse.co.uk www.fiftiesart.com/live-exhibitions Until 5 June ‘The ‘22 Show’: John Piper & Mid-Century Art: A New Collection’. Original paintings, fabrics, posters, limited edition prints and selection of books relating to John Piper. Artists represented will include KATHARINE CHURCH, ANTHONY GROSS, NORMAN JAQUES, EDWIN LA DELL, GARRICK PALMER, ROBERT TAVENER, HARRY STEVENS, JULIAN TREVELYAN & JOHN PIPER. 3 June, 1pm-6pm, other days 11am-4pm.

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. 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. The Old School, Whitton, near Knighton LD7 1NP 01547 560936 Museum of Welsh Textiles. A fine collection of Welsh costume, textiles. With a selection of antique textiles and blankets for sale, alongside changing exhibitions of art and antiques. Open by appointment, please phone to book. Ty Tan Gallery, Castle St, Hay-on-Wye HR3 5DF 07961 231136 Until 12 June ‘Chance Meetings’. STEVEN HANDSAKER - paintings, drawings and works in wood, both abstract and figurative. Open most days 11am-5pm, but phone to check. Rhayader Museum & Gallery, CARAD, East St, Rhayader, LD6 5ER 01597 810561 Rhayader Museum are offering an enjoyable opportunity to take part in the creative process of making and installing the displays and installations, working with our team. Please email all@carad.org.uk for details. Look out for new activities and sign up for our free information newsletter online: www.carad.org.uk Tues-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-12pm. HEREFORDSHIRE Leominster Museum, 16 Etnam St, Leominster HR6 8AQ 01568 615186 4 June Open Afternoon with 50th anniversary celebrations. Open 2.45pm-4pm. Part of Leominster Festival, www.leominsterfestival.org

Leftbank Village, Bridge St, Hereford HR4 9DG www.dreamtempleevents.com 25 June & 30 July Hereford Artisan Market. Showcasing upcoming and contemporary designers and makers of Herefordshire and beyond. 10am-3pm. Friends’ Meeting House, Almeley Wootton, HR3 6PY Almeley350@almeleyquakers.org.uk 23 June & 10 Aug Quaker Open Days. Exhibition of American and local history on display, learn more about the early Quakers and the history of the Meeting House and Quakers in Almeley, plus cream teas! Open 2-5pm, free. The Forum, 18 Market Square, Tenbury Wells WR15 8EA 01584 810085 www.georginafranklin.co.uk GEORGINA FRANKLIN jewellery. Individual contemporary design. Commissions undertaken. South Chapel, All Saints Church, Hereford 01432 370414 6 - 11 June Local Craft sale. 13 - 18 June SIAN THOMAS handmade stained glass. 20 - 25 June THE GOLDEN VALLEY CRAFT SOCIETY. Craft sale. 27 June - 2 July ‘Love Zimbabawe’. Fairtrade arts, crafts and charity information. Mon-Sat 9.30am-5.30pm. Hereford College of Arts, College Rd, Hereford 01432 273359 11 - 18 June The HCA Degree Show (private view 10 June). Final work from graduating artists from HCA’s degree courses, featuring fine art, illustration and animation, contemporary design crafts, graphic and media design, jewellery, blacksmithing, textile and photography. www.hca.ac.uk

Kington 4 June Kington Summer Food/Drink Festival. Artisan food and drink exhibitors, bespoke fire pits and garden nurseries. Benches, metal and pottery artworks. Music from Little Rumba. Open 9.30am-3.30pm. Market Hall, Kington 07977 978676 3rd Saturday of the month, until Dec Print, paint, wood, wool, paper, metalwork, ceramics, baskets and more. 9:30am-3:30pm, anna@akcrafts.co.uk Oxenham Art, Broad St, Leominster HR6 8BT 01568 611898 June Featured artists include VICKY WARE - ceramics (including her exclusive bread pots). PENNY REES - oil paintings. LINDSEY KENNEDY - mosiacs. IAN SEYMOUR watercolours. Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-3pm. Weavers Gallery, Church Lane, Ledbury 07881 926661 Until 5 June ‘Together Again’. FUSION 16 - textile art. Open daily 10.30am-4.30pm. Made in the Marches Gallery, 12 Church St, Kington, HR5 3AZ 07531 820195 www.madeinthemarches.com June ‘Three of a Kind’. Local artists and makers including ceramics, paintings, prints, textiles, wearable art; clothes and jewellery, sculpture, stone, wood, metal and willow, cards and gifts. Featuring PAUL BAINES, LUCY BAXENDALE, ROSAMUND BLACK, RACHAEL BLAKEWAY, HATTIE BUDD, AMBROSE BURNE, SARAH CADWALLADER, RUTH ZULEIKA CAMERON-SWAN, GILL DAVIES, SHANNON DONOVAN, JACKIE EDWARDS, REBECCA FINNEY, NANCY FROST, FREYA GAMBLE, ELLIE GARRAWAY, TESSA GAVIN, RICHARD HASTINGS, GRAEME HOBBS, NICK HOLMES, JANE KEAY, CELIA KIBBLEWHITE, SUE LEAVETT, ANNE LEE, CIARA LEWIS, THERESA MASON, ALAN MATHEWS, MALCOLM MELLEN, DEE MILLS, LAURA ROWLATT, REBECCA REYNOLDS, JENNIFER SHUTLER, PAT SIMON, HELEN SMITH, MARY SMITH, JENNI STUARTANDERSON, RICHARD SUMAN, GILLIAN TENNANT-EYLES, ALYS WALL, DUNCAN WHITE, TORIA WHITFIELD, ZOE WRIGHT, & THE MARCHES SCRIBES. Commissions and vouchers available. Open Tues–Sat, 11am-4pm.

Beth Richardson

Julie Cross

Paul Powis

Peter Kotka

Sara Hayward

Sara Mead

Martyn Jones

Early Summer Show 28th May till 3rd July Greenstage Gallery, Hop Pocket, Bishops Frome, Worcester, WR6 5BT

www.greenstagegallery.co.uk

Mappa Mundi & Chained Library, Hereford Cathedral, Cathedral Close, Hereford 01432 374200 Until 3 Sept ‘Strangers: World views and marginalising the ‘Other”. Until 25 June ‘Who Are We? Who Are They?’ HEREFORD COLLEGE OF ARTS FOUNDATION & PORTFOLIO STUDENTS. Open Mon-Sat 10am5pm, normal admission applies. Hereford College of Arts, Folly Lane and College Campuses, Hereford 01432 273359 25 - 29 June The HCA College Show Case (private view 24 June). Featuring performances and exhibitions from hundreds of talented young artists from the college’s Foundation and Diploma courses. Digital installations, performing arts and music events and exhibitions. www.hca.ac.uk The Courtyard, Hereford 01432 340555 Until 30 July ‘Cultivate @ Courtyard’. BETH GIBSON, WILLIAM GREENWOOD, CHARLES GUNDY & LOLA McCORMACK exploring the following themes... Interact, Change, Enlighten, Rhythm, Jubilee and Uneash. Blacksmithing, illustration, textiles and graphics. Open theatre times. Apple Store Gallery, Unit 1, Rockfield Rd, Hereford HR1 2UA 01432 263937 www.applestoregallery.com Until 4 June CHRIS WILLIAMS & AMANDA ATTFIELD - oil paintings and bioresin sculptures inspired by the natural world. 8 June - 9 July ‘Remembering Sue Maud’. A much loved painter and printmaker. Wed-Fri 10am-3pm, Sat 10am-1pm. Wobage Makers Gallery, Upton Bishop, Ross on Wye HR9 7QP 01989 720495 www.wobage.co.uk June 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 - woodfired salt-glazed pottery. CLYDE HOARE - baskets. Open Thurs-Sat 10am-5pm.

RidgeBank Contemporary Art Space, 1 High Street, Kington HR5 3AX 07810 526006 caroline@ridgebank.art Instagram: @ridgebank Rolling programme of exhibitions and events. Open Fri-Sun 12-6pm.

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. The Art Shop & Chapel, 8 Cross St, Abergavenny NP7 5EH 01873 852690 www.artshopandchapel.co.uk 4 June - 2 July ‘Hibernators’. What artists did when the world went to sleep. An exhibition of artists work during the Covid pandemic. Featuring photographs, painting, sculpture, drawings, videos, ceramics and mixed media. Open Tues-Sat 9.15am-5pm. Old Chapel Gallery, East St, Pembridge HR6 9HB 01544 388842 www.oldchapelgallery.co.uk All year ‘Shadows on the Grass’. Garden sculpture exhibition. An ever-changing collection of unique sculptures for your outdoor space in a variety of media including ironwork, carved stone, stone resin, iron resin, bronze resin, ceramics. June Hay Festival exhibition. LYNDA JONES - oil on canvas. RACHEL BAILEY - silver jewellery. JOSIE WALTERS & SIMON RICH ceramics. SUE HAYDEN - acrylics. MARY ANN ROGERS - watercolours. JOANNA GRIFFITHS - pastels. ALI TREGASKES - etched silver jewellery. Alongside new collections of wearables from our favourite designer makers. Open Wed-Sat 11am-4.30pm, Sun 12-4pm. Mon & Tues by appointment. Gallery 54, 54 High St, Ross-on-Wye 01989 567917 June Gallery artists will be exhibiting a variety of ever changing work: ZOE TAYLOR, JOHN MAXWELL STEELE, STUART ELLIS, RACHEL SUDWORTH, LEYLA MURR, ANNICA NEUMULLER, JO JENKINS and more.Thurs-Sat 10am-4pm. Greenstage Gallery, Hop Pocket, Bishop’s Frome WR6 5BT 01885 490839 www.greenstagegallery.co.uk Until 3 July Early Summer Exhibition. Featuring works of SARA MEAD, BETH RICHARDSON, MARTYN JONES, PETER KOTKA, PAUL POWIS, SARA HAYWARD MA (RCA) & JULIE CROSS. Open Tues-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10.30am-4pm.

Made in Ross, The Upstairs Gallery, Market House, Ross-on-Wye HR9 5NX 01989 769398 www.madeinross.co.uk June 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. SHROPSHIRE Moor Hall Studio, Bettws-y-crwyn, Craven Arms, SY7 8PH 01547 510664 www.bobbybritnell.co.uk 17 - 19 June Bettws-y-crwyn music and arts festival. MOOR ART students. Black Mountain Chapel, Bettws-y-crwyn, Craven Arms, SY7 8PJ 01547 510664 www.bobbybritnell.co.uk 17 - 19 June Bettws-y-crwyn music and arts festival. JOSIE CROMPTON-MORRIS. Bear Steps Art Gallery, 2 St Alkmonds Place, Shrewsbury SY1 1UJ 01743 344994 Until 11 June RICKY ROYLE exhibition showing his works largely inspired by Warhol and the pop art movement. Open daily 11am-5pm, closed Sun. Bishop’s Castle Town Hall 01588 630023 www.bishopscastletownhall.co.uk 4 June Antiques & Flea Market. 9am-4pm. Until 4 June RICHARD OWEN. 10am-4pm. (Please check before travelling). 12 June - 9 July CONSTANCE WOOD. 10am-4pm. (Please check before travelling). Twenty Twenty Gallery, 4 Quality Square, Ludlow 01584 875363 www.twenty-twenty.co.uk Until 11 June ‘Spring Flourish’. MELISSA SCOTT-MILLER, JULIE HELD, BRITA GRANSTROM, TOM SCOTCHER, JANET KEITH & ceramics BY ROSAMUND COADY AND DAVID BINNS. Open Wed-Sat 10.30am-4pm. Photo Space, Quality Square, Ludlow www.ludlowfringefestival.org Until 10 July ‘Hypergraphia’. A multi-venue, digital exhibition of photographic images by CHRIS FRIEL, soundtrack by MATTHEW HERBERT. Part of Ludlow Fringe Festival. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury 01743 234970 3 - 30 June ‘SoftLads’. OLIVER BLISS, a series of portrait tapestries. Tues-Fri 10am-4.30pm.

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. 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. Mon & Tue10am-5pm, Thurs - Sat 11am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm. Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery, The Music Hall, Market Square, Shrewsbury SY1 1LG 01743 258881 Until 5 June ‘The Wonderful World of the Ladybird Book Artists’. Open Mon-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 11am-4pm. The Artists’ Gallery, Ludlow Farm (formerly Ludlow Food Centre), Bromfield, Ludlow SY8 2JR 07974 652866 June 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. Ludlow Library www.ludlowfringefestival.co.uk 18 - 25 June FRANCES CLARKE artist in residence. Open 10am-1pm, closed Thurs. Part of Ludlow Fringe Festival. Assembly Rooms, Mill St, Ludlow www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk www.theartistsgalleryludlow.co.uk 01584 878141 Until 9 July ‘In Dreams Awake’. SILVIA PASTORE. Exhibition of original paintings ranging from imaginary compositions to local landscapes. Until 9 July ‘Hypergraphia’. CHRIS FRIEL - photographs. Also exhibiting at The Photo Space Gallery in Quality Square. Open theatre times.

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. AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION Launched by The Mortimer History Society. The Competition will celebrate the medieval history of the Welsh Marches. Photographers may interpret that as freely as they wish, but images may include, for example, historic landscapes, towns, castles, churches, effigies. The judges will select the 12 best photos to appear in the 2024 calendar and one overall winner will recieve £100. Entries close 28 Oct. www.mortimerhistorysociety.org.uk/photography MOOR HALL STUDIO ~ BOBBY BRITNELL Inspirational art and textile related courses delivered throughout the year by highly qualified tutors. Some courses are on-line, and others face to face. Refer to www.bobbybritnell. co.uk for further information and details of all courses. Contact Bobby Britnell on 01547 510664, or email at bobby@bobbybritnell.co.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 VILLAGE ART CLUBS Love art? Come and join us! Friendly, local clubs with professional tuition run for three terms per year. Beginners and experienced painters all welcome. Call Liz on 07938 563716 or see the website for details - www.villageartclubs.co.uk

CHILDREN’S SEWING WORKSHOP With Father’s Day just around the corner, we thought it was time to recognise all the wonderful things the special men in our lives do for us; from fathers to grandfathers, uncles to stepfathers. So why not send your child along to create their own unique gift at our ‘Magnificent Motors for Marvellous Men’ workshop on Saturday 11th June? If you have a child who would like to learn to sew or one who already loves to sew, then let them come and join Lazy Daisy Chains at Make-it-Happen’s lovely studio in Hereford. Here we hold our monthly, Saturday morning workshops, (usually the second Saturday in the month.) These workshops are designed for children aged 7-11 and no experience is necessary. All materials and tuition are included. The cost is £15. For more details have a look at our fb page, https://www.facebook.com/ lazydaisychains or contact Andrea on 07709939503. Bookings can be made via https://www.make-ithappencreativedreams.com/book-online where forthcoming workshops are also listed. GINN’S CREATIVE WORKSHOPS Discover your creative potential at my workshops covering, Art, Textiles and Sewing Techniques, catering for the experienced and inexperienced. 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 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 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 and Upholstery. For full details visit www.creativebreaks.co.uk Make it yourself - take it home treasure it – or give it with pride!

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. 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 10am -1pm, £38 per person all inclusive. Cawley Hall, Eye Lane, Leominster HR6 0DS book: www.cawleyhall.org.uk or 07970 627770 Sat 4 June LEOMINSTER FESTIVAL With free children’s crafts with Emma Beebee Art and Grange Court English Tea Party. Grange Court, Leominster, 10am, www.leominsterfestival.org Fri 17 June ‘THE SEEING HAND’ Series of one-day drawing workshops with Dr Alli Neal. Discovering From – the importance of edges and how to draw them. Intended for anyone who has ever picked up a pencil and wished that they could really draw. A real journey of discovery into the process of drawing and mark-making. The workshops are also fun. The Art Shop & Chapel, Cross St, Abergavenny, £90 per class. Includes lunch, refreshments and majority of materials. Booking essential. 01873 852690 / 736430. Sun 19 June FLOWER CROWN WORKSHOP Fleurdesbois Dried and Foraged Flowers. Come and create your own show stopping headdress. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 11.30am-2.30pm, £35, 074925 68077.

Sun 19 June COMIC ART MASTERCLASS With Kev F Sutherland. The Women’s Centre, Ludlow, 1.30pm, £8/£6. Part of Ludlow Fringe Festival, www.ludlowfringefestival.co.uk Wed 29 June MAKE YOUR OWN FOOTSTOOL For intermediate or above. Techinical lesson followed by a day workshop. Tutor from Black Mountain Fabrics. Cawley Hall, Eye Lane, Leominster, HR6 0DS, 10am-5pm, £130, includes beech legs, fabric, foam and base etc, please book, www.cawleyhall.org.uk or 07970 627770. June MID WALES ARTS CENTRE 4 June - Family monthly pottery workshop. 4 June ‘Sandy Landscape’ with Sandy Craig, 10am-4pm, £55. 11 June - ‘Life Drawing’ with Sandy Craig, 10.30am1.30pm, £18, £12 students. 11 June - Decal Enamelling workshop with Ann Jones, 10am-4pm, £75. 25 June - Still Life Drawing with Sandy Craig, 10am-4pm, £55. Weekly Pottery Clubs for Adults, Thurs 2-4pm & 7-9pm, Children’s Pottery Group 5-6.30pm. Wed 7-9pm, Fri 11am-1pm. Home Education Club, Wed 2-4pm. Fri - Pottery and Ceramic Sculpture Club for adults and teens. Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, Newtown, 01686 688369. June HEREFORD CATHEDRAL 8 June - Cathedral Lego Club, 3.30-4.30pm, free. 13 June - Creative Cloisters: Photography. Using photography as a means of reflection and discovery, the session will start with an opportunity to visit the Old Chapel and view a video telling the story of the Cloisters, 12pm, £5. Mondays, term time - Toddler Group, craft activities and pray suitable 1-3 years, 9.30am, free. Hereford Cathedral, www.herefordcathedral.org

June & July POT & PAGE, LEDBURY 1 - 9 July - COMMUNITY ART PROJECT: THE TALE OF THE BIRD & THE TREE. The project will be available for anyone to come and contribute to during Pot & Page opening hours throughout The Ledbury Poetry Festival (1st-10th July). Taking flight on the last day of the Ledbury Poetry Festival (10th July) and landing at The Ledbury Celebration at St Katherine’s Car Park. 2 July, 2-5pm - THE KIDS’ POETRY FAYRE, (free entry). In collaboration with Sustainable Ledbury, we will be celebrating the Ledbury Poetry Festival with lots of creative activities to spark little imaginations hapa-zome flower art, Wild life music workshop with local composer, community poe-tree and more! (Free entry). Pot & Page, 8 New St, Ledbury, www.potandpage.co.uk June & July ORIEL DAVIES GALLERY 5 June - Draw & Explore. Creative walk, sketching and working with natural found materials, 11.30am-1.30pm, free, but please book your space. 18 June - 16 July Kind to the Mind Workshops. A bilingual Saturday afternoon art club for children with a passion for creativity. Please book. 8 June - 13 July - Workshops for Wellness for Adults. A series of calm, creative and free workshops that focus on nature connection and creative reflection. First Saturday of the month, starting 2 July - Figure Drawing with Lois Hopwood, 10.30am-1pm, £20 per session. Book online or in the gallery. Oriel Gallery, Newtown, 01686 625041, www.orieldavies.org June, July, Sept, Oct & Nov MELISSA HUNT JEWELLERY COURSES 7 June & 16 Sept - Cold Connections (hinges, rabs and rivets). 16 June & 4 Nov - Claw Settings. 21 July & 1 Oct - Anti-Clastic Raising. 23 June & 21 Oct - Collet Mount Setting. 28 June & 2 Sept - Silver Etruscan Chain. All workshops are one day in duration. Melissa Hunt, Brampton Bryan, www.melissahuntjewellery.com June EASTNOR POTTERY INTO TO THE POTTERS WHEEL £49 per person. Perfect indoor activity for individuals, couples and small groups. 1.5 hr sessions take place on specific dates through the Spring and Summer. Please check availability. POTTERS WHEEL COURSES 11, 25 & 26 June. £150 for the day, £280 weekend. Spend the day or weekend relaxing and creating pots on the potter’s wheel. Please check availalability book online www.eastnorpottery.co.uk Email admin@eastnorpottery.co.uk or tel 01531 633886.

June MINERVA ARTS CENTRE WORKSHOPS 4 June - 2 July - Wool and Willow Festival. Minerva Arts Centre, Hay-on-Wye, email adin@quilt.org.uk to book. June & July NATURE TALK AND DRAW 11 June - Nature Talk and Draw - Mammals wilth wildlife expert Sorcha Lewis and artist Sorrell Matei, 1pm-4pm, £9. 23 July - Nature Talk and Draw - Moths with expert Jeni Revell and artist Sorrell Matei, 1pm-4pm, £9. Materials and refreshments provided. CARAD, East St, Rhayader, www.carad.org.uk June & July VICKI NORMAN WORKSHOPS 13 - 17 June - West Cornwall, 5 Days Painting on Location. 2 - 9 July - The Watermill, Posara, Italy. 12 - 14 July - 3 Day Painting Retreat at Acton Scott Hall. Vicki Norman Art School, 21 Mill St, Bridgnorth, WV15 5AF, www.vickinormanstudio.com

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.

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cinema THE WORST PERSON IN THE WORLD (15)

Bookshop assistant Julie is about to turn 30 and as the self-proclaimed Worst Person, she’s prone to breaking hearts and letting people down as she tries to make sense of an adulthood she’s not really keen to embrace. Divided in to 12 concisely-wrought chapters, plus a prologue and epilogue, by noted Norwegian auteur Jaochim Trier (THELMA, REPRISE), over a 4–5 year period we see her progress in fits and starts, mostly revolving around her love life with the older, very successful graphic novelist Aksel (Trier regular, Antoine Doinel) and a new, somewhat directionless paramour, Eivind. The result is a charming and extremely watchable canter through the ups and downs of modern relationships with Renate Reinsve delivering a performance as Julie, which won Best Actress award at Cannes 2021, that’s as beguiling as it is, quite frankly, morally ambiguous. All reviews by Mark Williams

ASSEMBLY ROOMS, LUDLOW

BISHOP’S MEADOW, HFD

1, 2, 7 & 9 June FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE SECRETS OF DUMBELDORE (12A) 2, 6, 9 June DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA (PG) 3 & 4 June ELIZABETH: A PORTRAIT (ctbc) 8 June CASABLANCA BEATS (12A) 13 & 14 June BENEDICTION (12A) 14 June GET CARTER (18) 15 & 16 June EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE (15) 16 June THE UNBEARABLE WEIGHT OF MASSIVE TALENT (15) 17, 21 - 23 June DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS (12) 20 & 21 June THE QUIET GIRL (12A) 23 June ENNIO (15) 24 June PSYCHO (15) Assembly Rooms, Mill St, Ludlow, www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk 01584 878141

8 July MAMMA MIA! (PG) 9 July HARRY POTTER & THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN 9 July BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY 10 July JURASSIC PARK 10 July DIRTY DANCING Outdoor cinema at Bishop’s Meadow, Hereford, HR2 7RB www.cinemaoutdoor.co.uk

BOOTH’S BOOKSHOP 10 - 12 June DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA (PG) Richard Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye. 01497 822010

1 June THE WORST PERSON IN THE WORLD (15) 3 & 4 June THE QUEEN’S CORGI (PG) 3 - 7 June THE OUTFIT (15) 7 & 11 June UNTOUCHABLE (15) 6 - 20 June ENNIO (15) Maestro Season 7 & 15 June A FISTFUL OF DOLLARS(15) Maestro Season 9 & 13 June THE MISSION (12A) Maestro Season 10 & 15 June CINEMA PARADISO (12A) Maestro Season 3 - 20 June DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA (PG) 10 & 14 June BELFAST (12A) 10 - 30 June TOP GUN: MAVERICK (ctbc) 18 June GET CARTER (18) Cult Classic 20 - 25 June FLEE (15) Refugee Week Screenings 21 & 22 June OLGA (15) Refugee Week Screenings 25 June PADDINGTON (PG) free pre-activity from 10.30am 21 - 30 June THE QUIET GIRL (12A) 21 - 30 June BETWEEN TWO WORLDS (ctbc) 24 - 28 June EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE (15) 29 June MYSTERY FILM (15) The Courtyard Theatre, Edgar St, Hereford 01432 340555

DISCOVERY CENTRE, C.A. 1 June SING 2 (U) 18 June PEPPA PIG MY FIRST CINEMA EXPERIENCE Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, 01588 676060.

BRECON FILM SOCIETY 6 June PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE Doors open 7.15pm for 7.30pm start. Brecon Coliseum Cinema, Wheat St, Brecon. Membership enquiries 01874 623166

CONQUEST, BROMYARD 10 June JERSEY BOYS (15) 24 June THE DUKE (ctbc) Conquest Theatre, Bromyard. 01885 488575

COURTYARD, HEREFORD 1 - 16 June OPERATION MINCEMEAT (12A) 1 June THE ROAD DANCE (15) 1 June FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE SECRETS OF DUMBLEDORE (12A)

1 June SING 2 (U) Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, 01588 676060 4 June THE QUEEN (12A) Outdoor screening. Coalbrookdale & Ironbridge Community Centre 01952 433297 5 June HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN (1952)(U) Church & Chetwynd Aston VH 01952 813234

5 June A QUEEN IS CROWNED Waverton VH 01244 336055 6 June ON THE BASIS OF SEX (12A) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911 8 June THE LAST BUS (12A) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125 10 June JERSEY BOYS (15) Conquest Theatre, Bromyard 01885 488575 10 June MOTHERING SUNDAY (15) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125 11 June QUANT (12A) Cawley Hall, Eye 01568 615836 11 June BELFAST (12A) Martley Memorial Hall 01886 888406 11 June PIANO TO ZANSKAR (12A) Lady Emily Hall, Tarrington 01432 890720 12 June FRENCH CANCAN (PG) The Coach House Theatre, Malvern 01684 892277 13 June BELFAST (12A) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911 14 June JOJO RABBIT (12A) St Mary’s Church Hall, Ross-on-Wye 07789 778048 16 June BELFAST (12A) SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630321 17 June WEST SIDE STORY (2021) (12A) Clungunford VH 01588 660159 18 June THE DUKE (ctbc) Upton upon Severn Memorial Hall 01684 592273 18 June WEST SIDE STORY (2021) (12A) Lindridge Parish Hall 01584 881615 18 June PEPPA PIG - MY FIRST CINEMA EXPERIENCE (U) Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms 01588 676060 20 June SPENCER (12) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911 21 June THE LAST LETTER FROM YOUR LOVER (12A) SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630321 23 June DEATH ON THE NIILE (2022) (12A) SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630321 24 June LOVE SARAH (12) Colwall VH 07891 668124 24 June AFTER LOVE (12A) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125 24 June THE DUKE (ctbc) Conquest Theatre, Bromyard 01885 488575 25 June BELFAST (12A) Church & Chetwynd Aston VH 01952 813234 27 June KING RICHARD (12) Coalbrookdale & Ironbridge Community Centre 01952 433297 27 June HOUSE OF GUCCI (15) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911 30 June BELFAST (12A) Goodrich VH 01600 890609

DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS (12A)

Benedict Cumberbatch sporting a dodgy American accent is something you can take or leave, but it didn’t hurt his rep in YEAR OF THE DOG and in this Marvel Comic spin-off there’s the added attraction of truly awesome computer graphics. Although best known for horrific, gory thrillers EVIL DEAD 1 & 2, director Sam Raimi has superhero form with his SPIDER MAN franchise and here he has Cumberbatch making a convincing if occasionally snarky fist of Marvels’ weirdest protagonist up against Elizabeth Olsen’s conflicted housewife/Scarlet Witch who’s set on abducting Strange’s teenage prodigy, America Chavez (Oxchitl Gomez). However since this takes place across a plethora of galaxies where there are already numerous different versions of the mysteriously endowed doctor, the plot is sometimes hard to fathom but given the extraordinary visuals, and indeed the sound design, this is genuinely fantastical entertainment.

THE EDGE, MUCH WENLOCK

OLD MKT. HALL, SHREWS.

6 June ON THE BASIS OF SEX (12A) 13 June BELFAST (12A) 20 June SPENCER (12A) 27 June HOUSE OF GUCCI (15) 4 July THE KING’S MAN (15) 11 July COW (12) 18 July MOTHERING SUNDAY (15) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911

Until 2 June SPITFIRE OVER BERLIN (15) 6 - 8 June THE NORTHMAN (15) 8 June A-HA: THE MOVIE (12A) 9 June LANCASTER (PG) 10 - 16 June THE ROAD DANCE (15) 12 June FIREBIRD (15) 17 - 23 June BENEDICTION (12A) 24 - 30 June TOP GUN: MAVERICK (PG) Old Market Hall, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281

GRANGE COURT, LEOMINSTER 2 June WALENTY PYTEL’S SCULPTRES IN THE SKY Screening including Q&A with film maker Jason Hodges. Grange Court, Leominster. Part of Leominster Festival, www.leominsterfestival.org

THE HIVE, SHREWSBURY 22 June MID-AUGUST LUNCH (U) Shrewsbury Film Society. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, 01743 234970

THE LOFT, HEREFORD 4 June HARRY POTTER & THE DEATHLY HALLOWS PART 2 The Loft, 18a West St, Hereford HR4 0BX 01432 507460

MKT. THEATRE, LEDBURY 8 June THE LAST BUS (12A) 10 June MOTHERING SUNDAY (15) 24 June AFTER LOVE (12A) Market Theatre, Market St, Ledbury 07967 517125

SAVOY, MONMOUTH 1 & 2 June ELIZABETH: A PORTRAIT IN PARTS (U) 3 - 5 June THE LOST CITY (12A) 3 - 7 & 9 June BENEDICTION (12A) 14 June SOMETIMES ALWAYS NEVER (12A) 19 - 30 June TOP GUN: MAVERICK (12A) Savoy Theatre, Church St, Monmouth 01600 772467

SPARC, BISHOP’S CASTLE 9 June WALL OF SHADOWS (12A) 16 June BELFAST (12A) 21 June THE LAST LETTER FROM YOUR LOVER (12A) 23 June DEATH ON THE NILE (12A) SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 01588 630321

9 June STRAIGHT LINE CRAZY National Theatre live. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7pm, 01982 552555. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7pm, 01432 340555.

EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE (15)

11 June MERLIN The National Ballet (encore screening). Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7.30pm, 07967 517125. 18 June CLIFF RICHARD: THE GREAT 80 TOUR Encore screening from The Royal Albert Hall, 8pm, 07967 517125. 29 June STRAIGHT LINE CRAZY National Theatre. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7pm, 01600 719401. As if DOCTOR STRANGE’s multiverse wasn’t enough, along comes another collusion of parallel realities but this one is half comedy, half martial arts, half intergalactic thriller – oh, that’s three halves but in this case it’s justified because what starts out as a disorganised Japanese family’s efforts to thwart tax evasion charges against their humble California launderette suddenly escalates into all of the above. Michelle Yeogh is the feisty matriarch invested with powers she didn’t realise and doesn’t much like, Ke Huy Quan as her husband is the unwitting agent of a sinister/peculiar netherworld organisation and Jamie Lee Curtis (in an improbable fat-suit) is the vindictive tax officer. Best known here for CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON, triggered by hubby’s involuntary intervention Yeoh obviously expertly deploys her multi-discipline fighting skills against the dark forces drummed up by Curtis’ character and the whole enterprise races along at an impressive, often hilarious pace.

WYESIDE, BUILTH WELLS Until 2 June FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE SECRETS OF DUMBLEDORE (12A) Until 5 June SONIC THE HEDGEHOG (PG) Until 7 June ELIZABETH: A PORTRAIT IN PARTS (U) Until 9 June TOP GUN: MAVERICK (ctbc) Until 11 June DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA (PG) 6 - 12 May OPERATION MINCEMEAT (12A)

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

10 - 23 June JURASSIC WORLD: DOMINION (ctbc) 10 - 16 June BENEDICTION (12A) 17 - 30 June LIGHTYEAR (ctbc) 19 June O BROTHER, WHERE ART THOU? (12A) 24 - 30 June ELVIS (ctbc) Wyeside, Builth Wells 01982 552555

LIVE EVENTS ON SCREEN 4 June HAMLET Metropolitan Opera (live screening). The Courtyard, Hereford, 5.55pm, 01432 340555.

Straight Line Crazy

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

dance Dance Workshops

Single, dated listings are free. Year round entries £40. Sun 12 & Sun 26 June HIGHFLYERS YOUTH DANCE WORKSHOPS For ages 11-18 years. Join Highflyers Youth Dance Company to move, dance, play, explore express your creativity and have fun with friends. Places are limited. All abilities welcome. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 2-4pm. To book email Rachel at youthsidance@gmail.com

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.

Dance Performance Fri 10 & Sun 12 June MI FLAMENCO: ECHOES A debut tour of their evocative new production. Blending personal reflections of Spain with the power and poise of flamenco. 10 June - The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555. 12 June - Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £17, 01743 281281. Tues 14 & Wed 15 June ANTON & GIOVANNI Anton Du Beke and Giovanni Pernice with their sensational live show, ‘Him & Me’. Recommended for ages 8+. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, 3pm & 8pm, £44.50-£27, 01743 281281. Sat 18 June - Sun 10 July LUDLOW FRINGE FESTIVAL 21 June - Midsummer Night’s Ceilidh. Ludlow Brewery, 7.30pm, £10/£8. 29 June - Signdance Collective. A touch of the Caribbean fusing Cuban music, spoken word and text and Signdance’s unite dance style. Ludlow Brewery, 7.30pm, £12/£10. 9 July - Bhangra Dancing. Castle Square, Ludlow, 1.45pm, free. www.ludlowfringe.co.uk Sat 25 June DECADES OF DANCE STARLIGHT DANCE COMPANY. Starting at the beginning of the 20th century right up to modern day. They will be joined by students from Hereford Sixth Form College. The Courtyard, Hereford, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, 01432 340555. Wed 15 & Thurs 30 June DREAM BALLET CYMRU present a vibrant and innovative new full-length ballet based on Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’. 15 June - Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 2pm (relaxed performance) and 7.30pm, £13.50/£11.50, 01874 611622. 30 June - The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

COURTYARD, HEREFORD CLASSES Adult Classes. Mon - Contemporary Dance with LG Dance, 6.30pm, £21 per month, £8 drop in, www.lauragale.co.uk. Tues - Street Jazz with LG Dance, 7.15pm, £21 per month, £8 drop in, www.lauragale.co.uk Wed - Adult Irish Dance, 8pm, £60 for 10 week course, ludwigtheatrearts.com. Thurs - Silver Swans Adult Ballet, 1.30pm & 2.30pm, £6 per session, www.starlightcompany. co.uk Thurs - Adult Performance Class with LG Dance, 8pm, £48 for 6 weeks, £8 drop in, www.laruagale.co.uk Fri - Chance to Dance, 10.15pm, £5 per session. Junior Classes with LG Dance. Mon - Junior Contemporary, 4.30pm, £21 per month. Mon - Senior Contemporary, 5.30pm, £21 per month. Tues - Junior Street Jazz, 5.15pm, £21 per month. Tues - Senior Street Jazz, 6.15pm, £21 per month. Thurs - Mini Musicals, 5.30pm, £23 per month. Thurs - Junior Musical Theatre, 5.30pm, £23 per month. Thurs Senior Musical Theatre, 6.40pm, £28 per month, www.lauragale.co.uk Wed - Irish Dance with Ludwig Theatre Arts, Beginners (6+) 6pm, advanced 7pm, £5 per session. Fri - Dancing Tots for ages 2-4, 11.30pm, £4 per session. The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555. LEARN 2 JIVE BEGINNERS CLASSES Mon - Bartestree Village Hall, Hereford, HR1 4BY 7.30-8.30pm. Silvester Horne Institute, Church Stretton, SY6 6BY, 7.30-8.30pm. Tues - Pembridge Village Hall, HR6 9EB, 7.30-8.30pm. SaxonHall, HR2 6HE, 7.30-8.30pm. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, SY8 1AZ, 7.30-8.30pm. Wed - Burford Village Hall, Tenbury Wells, WR15 8LA, 7.30-8.30pm. Holy Trinity Parish Hall, Malvern, WR14 4LR, 7.30-8.30pm, Beginners Jive. 8.30-9.30pm, Intermediate Jive. Thurs - Ledbury Dance Studio, Bye Street, HR8 2AA, 7.30-8.30pm. Abberley Village Hall, WR6 6AZ, 7.30-8.30pm. Sun - Eardisley Village Hall, HR3 6NH, 7.30-8.30pm. For more information please e-mail info@coolmovesdance.co.uk Matt or Sarah on 01989 750354. www.coolmovesdance.co.uk Coolmoves Dance & Fitness for adults. Fortnightly Saturdays CHORUS LINE Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 07943 417561. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays MID WALES DANCE ACADEMY Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 07943 417561.

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 Paul 01497 821003 or Jed 07549 096291. Wednesdays BIG FISH LITTLE FISH FOR MUMS & TOTS! Dance Centre, Llandrindod Wells, 2-3pm, £3 drop in, for tots aged 8 months+, 01597 824370. Wednesday mornings & Thursday evenings TUDOR & MEDIEVAL DANCE Would you like to learn to do Tudor and Medieval dances? Come and join us in Leominster on Wednesday mornings or Thursday evenings. Beginners welcome; no previous experience necessary. Contact Maureen Crumpler on 01568 613477 or email alancapriole@talktalk.net 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 Kin Kitchen, Ludlow

OT much has happened on the restaurant front in the Capital of the Marches over the last three or four years. The once venerable Feathers re-opened to present to the world a truly horrid re-ordering of her innards. The inept operators of the handsome Dinham Hall Hotel decided to give up and convert the place to a block of flats rather then hand it over to someone competent to run it. The only hotel which Mr P can now recommend is the Clive Arms, fully three miles up the road. There are, mercifully, some very good chefs still wielding their skillets in the town, particularly Martyn Emsen at The Angel, as well as Olivier Bossut at the French Pantry, Wayne Smith at Mortimers, the Crouch boys at CSONS on the Millennium Green, and Mr Wot at the Chang Thai, as they have been for some years, but only one new establishment of note has appeared since the partial passing of the pandemic. Not everyone was pleased at first. Mr P’s Lovely Companion, for example, was forlorn to see the demise of the old Cat Rescue charity shop, from where she had bagged some outstanding vintage bargains over the years. Mr P was less distressed; he is more concerned about birds surviving than cats being rescued, and he watched with interest over the two years it took for a new enterprise to emerge from the wreckage. The ancient building, fifty yards down Old Street from the traffic lights, was in an advanced state of decrepitude when it was acquired by a clan of industrious, skilled and energetic people who stripped the place out, revealing a few architectural treasures on the way, and spruced it up with taste and artistry, including an unexpectedly large and beautifully planted two-tiered garden at the back. In the ground floor space, they have installed a laidback, casual café-restaurant in two rooms, comfortably furnished with a strong vintage flavour. More tables spill out on to both levels of the garden, some set enchantingly within the dappled shade of a stand of silver birch. In acknowledgement of the family bonds between the people who run the restaurant, they have named it KIN. Once Mr P had made a discreet exploratory sortie, he managed to convince the LC that she should forgive the passing of the old Cat Rescue shop and come with him to sample lunch one sunny Wednesday. They found a table in a warm spot in the garden, sheltered from any breeze by ancient brick walls amid a panoply of colourful vegetation. Kin offer an interesting range of small plate dishes, most of them, on their own, meal enough for the unstout, and as far as Mr P could tell, all delicious. He has so far tried and enjoyed Smoked Haddock Chowder,

Quesadillas and an outstanding double beef burger accompanied by a taste cacophony of Ludlow cheese, cider braised onions, pickled cucumber, harissa mayo, brioche bun and coleslaw. The LC who, for historic reasons, has a penchant for Latino street food, tried the Quesadillas – fried tortilla filled with sweet potato, spinach and cheese, tomato pepper and lime salsa. Despite her robust appetite, she didn’t find it wanting, smiling happily as she munched her way through it. Mr P was not surprised to find that KIN successfully source all their ingredients locally: Walls for meat, Ross at the Fruit Basket for veg, as well as Lane Cottage and their own garden for salad. They also use Hundred House for coffee, Bread2Bake and the Fish House. To drink, there are local beers and ciders, and wine from Andrew Darwin and Tanners. They even play local music (Little Rumba), as well as Bob Dylan, Ernest Ranglin, Teddy Thomson and other singer/songwriters pleasing to Mr P’s fastidious ear. From time to time, individual musicians also perform live in the back room (next up: John Hymas of Little Rumba). Currently the restaurant is open only during the day, but here are plans to start serving dinner on Fridays and Saturdays Mr P plans to return and looks forward to tasting the full gamut of the menu and whatever inventive specials are offered. The modest prices of the dishes (and the offer of half-sized portions for kids) chime with the fiscal realities of current global wobbliness and could be helpful in balancing his personal budget (along with eschewing branded food, buying only vintage clothing and cutting back on visits to Yorkshire.) Mr Pernickety - info@misterpermickety.com

EVENTS

Until Sun 5 June CASTLE STREET FOOD MARKET, HAY-ON-WYE Hay Castle’s attractive walled garden for stalls selling deliciously tempting dishes: grilled Middle Eastern cuisine, pasta, falafels and salads, patisseries and coffee, tacos, local cider and beer, prosecco and margaritas. Sit under canvas canopies. Open 10am-6pm. Thurs 2 - Sun 5 June LEOMINSTER FESTIVAL 3 June - Festival Market, Corn Square. 4 June - Tea Party, Grange Court, 10am, www.leominsterfestival.org Sat 4 June KINGTON SUMMER FOOD/DRINK FESTIVAL Variety of artisan food and drink exhibitiors, garden nurseries and bespoke fire pits. Benches, metal and pottery artworks. Great music from Little Rumba. A great way to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee weekend. 9.30am-3.30pm. Sat 25 & Sun 26 June SHREWSBURY FOOD FESTIVAL 200 food, drink, home and garden stalls, street food, bars, talented chefs from the region will give demonstrations, talks and cookalongs. Plus music, children’s zone and more. www.shrewsburyfoodfestival.co.uk June POT & PAGE, LEDBURY TWIGS & DOUGH AUTHENTIC ITALIAN POP UP Friday 10th June, from 6.30pm. Local fresh pasta and grissini makers will be visiting Pot & Page with their five course taster menu. Discover the delight of freshly made Italian food done right! (Tickets £25 - book at potandpage. co.uk) BURGERS, BYTES & BOARDGAMES - Thursday 16th June, 7pm, (monthly on the third Thursday). Table top games in good company, with fast food and drinks on tap! Play our in-house games or bring your own to share with others. (Free entry, but please book at potandpage.co.uk) RIDDLE ME THIS: SUPPER CLUB - Thursday 7th July, 7pm. A three course meal of culinary delights and vexatious verse - a colaboration of VegLifeEats & Pot & Page. Solve our dinner party riddles for poetic prizes and cryptic cocktails. (Tickets £25 - book at potandpage.co.uk) Pot & Page, 8 New St, Ledbury, www.potandpage.co.uk 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

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AARDVARK BOOKS LTD, THE BOOKERY, MANOR FARM, BRAMPTON BRYAN, BUCKNELL 01547 530888 Cafe serving refreshments, cakes etc. Tuesday - Sunday 10am-4pm and Bank Holiday Mondays. 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-Sat 9.30am-3pm. With The Green Bean Shop/Deli under the same roof. 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 Fridays and Saturdays 10am-3pm. Lunches from 11am, cakes, drinks, vegan pastries from Alex Gooch on Fridays. Run by volunteers. plantastik@myphone.coop POT & PAGE, 8 NEW STREET, LEDBURY HR8 2DX 01531 248743 Bookshop, vegan eatery and events. Family run plant based eatery, serving wholesome home cooked food with an emphasis on fresh, local and seasonal ingredients. Open Wed-Sun. RHOS MARKET GARDEN, KNIGHTON 01547 528315 Growers & providers of organic veg, fruit & flowers. Eco cleaning products & refills. Large range of groceries & wholefoods. The Old Garage Shop Knighton LD7 1EN. Wed. - Fri. 9 - 4, Sat. 10 - 2. Free parking. Thursday 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.

Looking back, Looking forward A special anniversary in Almeley Wootton

ET’S start with a question and end up with a possible cream tea!

Why should a Quaker Meeting in rural Almeley Wootton receive a Proclamation and greetings from a current Governor of Pennsylvania U.S.A. complete with gold seal? Answer. Because two Quakers from Almeley Quaker Meeting, as it was then known, played significant roles in its founding. This is acknowledged as the Meeting celebrates its Meeting House’s 350th anniversary. In 1672, a local man, Roger Prichard together with his wife Mary (her name is, interestingly, also on the deed of gift formalised in 1675 which she signed with an X, presumably being unable to write) donated a cottage together with land for use as a burial ground to local Quakers. There had been Quakers in the village earlier and they had met sometimes in Roger and Mary’s home, Summer House, meetings that were described as “Large, sweet and comfortable” but the cottage gave some permanency to their gatherings. It is not known if the cottage was purpose built. Perhaps not, as a bread oven was uncovered during renovations in the 1950’s but at that time dissenters meeting together was illegal and so maintaining a semblance of domesticity might have been a way of avoiding scrutiny. Roger’s son Edward, was a representative from Herefordshire at the Yearly Quaker Meeting in London. We presume it was here that he became one of the 13 witnesses to William Penn’s signature on his first Frame of Government. Penn was establishing a colony, in what became Pennsylvania, which he called his Holy Experiment. It would be self-governing; a place where religious freedom would be encouraged. Sadly after Penn’s death infighting resulted in a drift towards a more secular state. John Eckley was the second Quaker to play a significant part in American history, The Kimbolton parish record records him being born there in 1629 to John and Sibble (sic). He became Roger Prichard’s son-in-law but sadly his wife died just 3 years later. Shortly after that he left for

Pennsylvania, setting up as a merchant in Philadelphia. Returning to England he remarried and in 1687 the couple went out via Barbados to Philadelphia once more. John was a well-respected member of the community and in time, he became a Provincial Judge. He died in 1690 of smallpox and was buried locally. In 1948 the then Governor of Pennsylvania commemorated the historic ties between Almeley Wootton Friends (Quakers refer to themselves as Friends, short for Friends of Truth), and his Commonwealth (technically Pennsylvania is not a State!). Now the current Democrat Governor has done the same. The Proclamation acknowledges the part played by Almeley Wooton Quaker Meeting, nestling quietly in the Welsh Marches, in international, historic events. The cottage is grade2* listed and for many years it remained one single room and it follows the local style of being Herefordshire black and white. There is a tradition that at one time it housed a tenant sharing the cottage. We like to believe the story that one tenant, Betty Francis, used to roll potatoes over her floor in the Quaker silence if she felt the Meeting had lasted over long. Behind the Meeting House is the Burial Ground which looks out over beautiful farmland towards the Black Mountains. Early Quakers were not allowed to be buried in churchyards, so Roger Prichard’s gift was necessary. It was only after 1850 that simple gravestones were erected after a burial though it is likely the ground contains many early Friends. Even today only uniform, simple stones are erected. The numbers of Quakers have fluctuated over the years being very high in the late 19th and early 20th century when local Quakers not only held prayer meetings, they did missionary work amongst the rural poor and would hold classes to teach literacy. Nowadays we are a lively and vibrant group. We may not be setting off for pastures new, but we are interested and involved in the world around us. Inspired by the past we involve ourselves in striving for a better world for all economically, environmentally and, through our Peace witness, trying to shine light on those factors which are the reasons wars develop. Two Open Days are being held at the Meeting House and everyone is invited to attend. The successful exhibition of our American and local history that was on public display recently at the H.A.R.C. will be on show. If you would like to know more about the early Quakers and the history of the Meeting House and Quakers in Almeley we will be delighted to see you. Oh, and cream teas will be served! The dates are 23rd June from 2pm – 5pm. And 10th August from 2pm – 5pm. Friends’ Meeting House, Almeley Wootton, Herefordshire, HR3 6PY Entrance is free Email: Almeley350@almeleyquakers.org.uk

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JUNE Wed 1 June HAY FESTIVAL BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert featuring Mithras Piano Trio, St Mary’s Church, 1pm, £10. Hay Shantymen, Marquee, 2.30pm, free. Garrick Singers, Marquee, 3.30pm, free. ‘Catalyst’, Scarlett Sabet and Jimmy Page talk to Dylan Jones, Wales Stage, 7pm, £10. Frank Turner in concert, Baillie Gifford Stage, 8.30pm, £18. Hay-on-Wye, 01497 822629, www.hayfestival.org WYE VALLEY RIVER FESTIVAL Free family-friendly events from Chepstow to Ross-on-Wye, all exploring the festival theme of Human Nature. Street theatre, parades, music, workshops, picnics, walks and cycling festival performance troupe, plus special sound exhibition at Tintern Abbey. Details www.wyevalleyriverfest. com

HOT ROX Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shewsbury, 9pm, followed by Wild Fruit - DJ’s at 11pm, 01743 241124.

Thurs 2 June HOW THE LIGHT GETS IN Featuring Kizzy Crawford, 3.45pm. Fifteen Lions, 4.15pm, Clara Mann, 4.30pm, Eleanor & The Stars, 5.15pm, Andy Grant, 5.15pm, Revue Band, 6.15pm, Mr H, 6.15pm, Cerys Hafana, 6,30pm, Fiddle Bop, 7.15pm, Unoriginal Smirkins, 7.15pm, Cable Street Collective, 8pm, Porij, 8pm, The Jukes, 8.15pm, Ailsa Tully, 9pm, Riverside Disco with Max Galactic and DJ Emma, 9pm, Alex Seel, 9.15pm, Girls of the Internet, 9.30pm, Groove Armada (Tom Findlay), 10pm, Candi’s Dog, 10.15pm, Nabihah Iqbal, 11pm, Date Daggett, 11.15pm, Cabaret with Abi Collins, 11.30pm, Hay-on-Wye, www.howthelightgetsin.org Use code Broadsheep2022 to get 20% off tickets.

ALBERT’S SONGWRITERS SHOWCASE Featuring Jack Goodall & The Daisy Chain. Albert & Co, 128 Frankwell, Shrewsbury, 8.30pm, free.

SOLAR MOHICANS Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

THE PLANCKTONE CLUB Presents Long, Gibbs, Goodyear and Owen. An evening of free-form explorations, stretching the barriers of spontaneous extemporary music. Queen’s Head, St James St, Monmouth, 01600 712767.

ALMELEY STEADY SESSION The Bells Inn, Almeley, www.almeleysteadysession. wordpress.com

THE ILLEGAL EAGLES The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

WYE VALLEY RIVER FESTIVAL See 1 June for details. www.wyevalleyriverfest.com

JUBILEE WEEKEND AT THE LEFT BANK Featuring live music all weekend, with DJs at night, plus barbecue. The Left Bank, Bridge St, Hereford, 01432 357753, www.theleftbankvillage.co.uk

OPEN MIC STAGE At Aymestrey Fete field (HR6 9SU), 7pm. To celebrate lighting of the jubilee beacon. Bar and hog roast. Hosted by Mark Richards, contact markrichards@ hotmail.com to pre-book your slot. MAMA’S BROKE A powerful folk duo. Plus support. The Lost Arc, The Old Drill Hall, Bridge St, Rhayader, admin@thelostarc.co.uk LAST TREE SQUAD With DJS in support. Babar Cafe, Union St, Hereford, band 8pm-3am, £5 in advance, £7 on the door. BROMYARD’S BIG PLATINUM PARTY Scarecrow Festival with grand parade starting in the churchyard at 7.30pm, with music and refreshments on the Town Green, lighting the Jubilee Beacon at 9.45pm. Bromyard, 01885 488206. LLANERCH INN Featuring Lucky Pierre at 3pm, Conspiracy Theory at 8pm. Llanerch Inn, Llandrindod Wells, 01597 822234. THE UPTOWN MONOTONES Plus Albert Hates Karaoke at 11pm. Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shewsbury, 01743 241124. HAY FESTIVAL BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert featuring Ruby Hughes and Huw Watkins. St Mary’s Church, 1pm, £10. Hay Community Choir, Marquee, 2pm, free. ‘The Beast in Me’, The Devils Violin, Starlight Stage, 7.30pm, £12. YolanDa Brown in concert, Festival Friends Stage, 9.45pm, £18. Hay-on-Wye, 01497 822629, www.hayfestival.org

Fri 3 June HOW THE LIGHT GETS IN Featuring Andrew Harston, 12.15am. Martin Johnson, 11am. BBC Hereford Showcase, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm. Amy Hopwood, 12pm, Alex Seel 2pm. Bob Gallie, 3pm. Christie, 3.30pm. Mica Jane, 4pm. Sara Wolff, 4.30pm. Tri-City Fanfare, 5pm. Chloe Foy, 5.30pm. Sons of Owen, 5.30p. Rhiannon Scutt, 6pm. Elkyn, 6.30pm. Adelaide Percy, 6.30pm. Tia Meraki, 7pm. Ayanna Witter-Johnson, 7.30pm. Peaness, 8pm. Hawk Howard, 8pm. Talvin Singh, 9pm. Riverside Disco with Max Galactic and Late Night Disco, 9pm. Linda Rowe, 9pm. Steam Down, 9.30pm. Dowdelin, 10pm. Gareth Rees, 10pm. Nemone, 11pm. Toby Parker, 11pm. Camille O’Sullivan, 11.30pm. Cabaret with Abi Collins, 11.30pm. Jazz Cats of Hay, 12am. Hay-on-Wye, www.howthelightgetsin. org Use code Broadsheep2022 to get 20% off festival tickets. REMI HARRIS Jazz guitarist. The Fold, Bransford, WR6 5JB, 7pm, £15, 01584 881564. JUBILEE WEEKEND AT THE LEFT BANK Featuring live music all weekend, with DJs at night, plus barbecue. Face painting, 12-4pm. The Left Bank, Bridge St, Hereford, 01432 357753, www.theleftbankvillage.co.uk MAMA’S BROKE A powerful folk duo. The Art Shop & Chapel, Cross St, Abergavenny, 8pm, £18, pre-concert suppers available downstairs, booking essential, 01873 852690. MITCHELL AND VINCENT The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762. LEOMINSTER FESTIVAL Big street quiz. The Grape Vaults, Leominster, 7pm, www.leominsterfestival.org MARK LATIMER & TREV DAVIES TRIO Chequers, Etnam St, Leominster. WYCHWOOD FESTIVAL Featuring Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Boney M, The Undertones, Pierce Brothers, The Lottery Winners, Thrill Collins, plus comedy, workshops, children’s festival, headphone disco, healing gardens and camping. Cheltenham Racecourse, www.wychwoodfestival.com WYE VALLEY RIVER FESTIVAL See 1 June for details. www.wyevalleyriverfest.com BROMYARD BIG PLATINUM PARTY Featuring Bromyard Symphonic Wind Band with music from the last 70 years and more! St Peter’s Church, Bromyard, 7.30pm, £10, 01885 483749.

Whiskey River Trio DJ FREESTYLERS Babar Cafe, Union St, Hereford, open 5pm, DJ 8pm, £8 in advance, £10 on the door.

THE FERRETS Worcester based covers band. The Golden Cross, Sutton St. Nicholas, Hereford.

JUBILEE AT THE MONKLAND ARMS Boules competition, pairs, sign-in by 1pm, barbeque and music. Big Jubilee Quiz from 8pm (max 6 per team, booking essential). Monkland Arms, Monkland, near Leominster, 01568 720510.

Sat 4 June

DAVID GRUBB + TOBY HAY & JIM GHEDI Eclectic folk with a dark identity. The Lost Arc, The Old Drill Hall, Bridge St, Rhayader, admin@thelostarc.co.uk CHAMBER QUORUM Celebration concert by Frith Trezevant, soprano; Wendy Quinlan, flute; Ruth Watson, oboe and Jeremy Fisher, piano. St Mary’s Church, Dilwyn, HR4 8HN, 7.30pm, £12 to include canapes and bubbly, under 16s free, 07747 025077 or 01544 319256. SMOKE LIKE A FISH Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm, 01743 241124. WHISKEY RIVER TRIO Martin, Aidan and Dennis bring you the best in roots, bluegrass, Americana, country, blues, cajun, folk and more. Double-bill with The Reverend Faraday. The Woodcutters, Knighton Rd, Presteigne, 7pm. Fundraiser for the Air Ambulance. DOCTOR’S ORDERS Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. LLANBISTER SHOW CENTENARY Traditional activities, fur and feather, horse/pony show, displays, farm animals, entertainments, craft and produce, stalls and refreshments. Trawscoed, Llanbister, LD1 6TN, 07821 106025. HAY FESTIVAL Lunchtime Concert: Hay Music - The Mavron String Quartet, St Mary’s Church, 1pm, £15. Corinne Bailey Rae in concert, Baillie Gifford Stage, 9.45pm, £29. Hay-on-Wye, 01497 822629, www.hayfestival.org

HOW THE LIGHT GETS IN Featuring Gigwise Showcase, 3.30pm, 4.30pm, 5.30pm, 6.30pm. Dangerous Flamingo, 4pm. Justin Preece, 5pm. Eidyth, 5.15pm. Lucy Shaw, 6pm. Shunaji, 6.30pm. The Hanging Bandits, 7pm, Jessica Fostekew, 7.15pm. King Charles, 7.30pm. Honeyglaze, 8pm. Drew Flanagan, 8pm. Olga Koch, 8.30pm. Flats and Sharps, 9pm. Isy Suttie, 9pm. Riverside Disco with Max Galactic and Lycra 80s Party, 9pm. Gwyn Daggett, 9pm. Hussy, 9.30pm. Findlay, 10pm. Jakey Boy Hughes, 10pm. Mr Bruce, 11pm. Charlie James, 11pm. Django Django, 11.30pm. Lilian Grace, 12am. Hay-on-Wye, www.howthelightgetsin. org Use code Broadsheep2022 to get 20% off festival tickets. CATCH 22 Llanerch Inn, Llandrindod Wells, 01597 822234. WYE VALLEY RIVER FESTIVAL The streets of Ross-on-Wye and in the Prospect Gardens of St Mary’s Church will host quirky street theatre, wild circus, alongside artists and performers. PERCY VEER BAND Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. JUBILEE WEEKEND AT THE LEFT BANK Featuring Great British Bake Off with prizes at 3pm, face painting 12-4pm. Jubilee Burlesque Show, with all singing, all dancing cabaret show 7pm, £15. The Left Bank, Bridge St, Hereford, 01432 357753, www.theleftbankvillage. co.uk THE REAL SKADUB With DJs in support. Babar Cafe, Union St, Hereford, open 5pm, band 8pm, £5 in advance, £7 on the door. WATERMELONS CHRONICLES Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford, 01952 610888.

Sat 4 June BROMYARD’S BIG PLATINUM PARTY The Jubilee Dance at the Falcon Hotel. Live band, buffet supper (Conquest Theatre fundraiser), 7.30pm, 01885 488575. FLEETWOOD BAC Tribute band. Pavilion Mid Wales, Llandrindod Wells, 8pm, 01597 258118, www.pavilionmidwales.org.uk WYE VALLEY RIVER FESTIVAL See 1 June for details. www.wyevalleyriverfest.com NICK & JANE Duo bringing the greatest hits of the 60s, 70s and more. Lindrige Parish Hall, 1-5pm. Part of Lindridge Jubilee Party. LITTLE RUMBA Kington Summer Food/Drink Festival. Featuring a variety of artisan food and drink exhibitors, garden nurseries and bespoke fire pits. Benches, metal and pottery artworks. Celebrate the Platinum Jubilee. 9.30am-3.30pm. PIGDAZE The Compasses, Ludlow. OPEN MIC STAGE Leominster Festival Family Fun Day. The Grange, Leominster, 11am-3pm. Hosted by Mark Richards, please pre-book your slot, markianrichards@ hotmail.com GALA ORGAN CONCERT To celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Thomas Trotter, organist presents a programme of Royal music with The Acadamy of St Laurence. St Laurence’s Church, Ludlow, 4pm, £16, under 16s free, from Ludlow Assembly Rooms, www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk UNDAUNTED Stanton Lacy Village Hall, 7.30pm, £10, bar and barbeque, 07547 188402 or 07561 675898. Part of Stanton Lacy Parish Jubilee events. WYCHWOOD FESTIVAL Featuring Levellers, The Selecter, The Real Thing, Skerryvore, Doctor & The Medics, Folk On, DJ Milf (EMF), plus comedy, workshops, children’s literature festival, headphone disco, healing gardens and camping. Cheltenham Racecourse, www.wychwoodfestival. com MIGHTY VIPERS Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm, 01743 241124. THE WHISKEY RIVER QUARTET The Goose and Cuckoo Summer Festival, Upper Llanover, near Abergavenny, playing in the afternoon.

BLUE MOON BAND + MOJAM Ludlow Brewery, Station Drive, Ludlow, 8pm.

LEOMINSTER FESTIVAL Family Fun Day, open music stage, family fun dog show, free children’s activities including bushcraft, music tots, Meet the Leominster Lion, craft activities, have a go at aerial dance, stalls, food and more. The Grange, Leominster, 11pm-3pm. Platinum Jubilee Service, followed by refreshments. The Priory, 4.30pm. www.leominsterfestival.org

SUNSPLASH DJ All day Reggae Pie Sunsplash DJ sets in the garden. DJs Ally Baba and Nico Demus. Babar Cafe, Union St, Hereford, free.

NEWTOWN OUTDOOR FESTIVAL Walk, paddle, cycle, run, picnic, cook on fires with scouts, fish, paint, garden and dance. Plus a ceilidh! Centred on the hub at Oriel Davies Gallery, Newtown. All daytime events free, £5 for ceilidh. 01686 625041, www.orieldavies.org

OPEN MIC STAGE At The Woodcutters, Presteigne (event by Celtic Dragons in aid of Air Ambulance), 5-10pm. Hosted by Mark Richards, contact markianrichards@ hotmail.com to pre-book your slot.

HAY FESTIVAL Featuring Hay Climate Choir, Marquee, 12.30pm, free. Lunchtime Concert: Vivaldi’s Gloria, St Mary’s Church, 1pm, £12. Cantorion Y Gelli, Marquee, 2pm, free. Hay Shantymen, Marquee, 3.30pm, free. ‘Hidden Man: My Many Musical Lives’, John Altman talks to Adrian Dunbar, Festival Friends Stage, 5.30pm, £12. The Waste Land, Festival Friends Stage, 9.45pm, £20. Hay-on-Wye, 01497 822629, www.hayfestival.org

GLENN TILBROOK Acoustic solo performance contain both Squeeze hits as well as tracks from his solo albums. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £24, 01743 281281.

GRAND CONQUEST DUCK RACE Launching from Broadbridge, Bromyard, 3.30pm, free entry. Conquest Theatre fundraiser, 01885 488575. HEREFORD JAZZ CLUB Featuring Chase Jazz Band. Richmond Place Club, Edgar St, Hereford, 7.30pm, £8, 01432 276304. INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm, 01743 241124.

FREAK OUT! DJs. Albert & Co, 128 Frankwell, Shrewsbury, 8.30pm, 01743 341641.

LEOMINSTER FESTIVAL Birmingham Philharmonic Orchestra play Mahler’s 7th Symphony. The Priory, Leominster, 7pm. www.leominsterfestival.org

FOREVER SABBATH Tribute band. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm, 01584 811442.

JOJO WAILS Solo singer and guitarist. Vaga, Hereford, 4-6pm.

Sun 5 June HAY FESTIVAL Featuring Scoresby, Marquee, 3.30pm, free. Hay-on-Wye, 01497 822629, www.hayfestival.org BANDS IN THE PARK Concert. Bandstand, Wye St, Ross-onWye, 2.30-4.30pm, charity collection buckets will be circulating for support. NEWTOWN OUTDOOR FESTIVAL Walk, paddle, cycle, run, picnic, cook on fires with scouts, fish, paint, garden and dance. Plus a ceilidh! Centred on the hub at Oriel Davies Gallery, Newtown. All daytime events free, £5 for ceilidh. 01686 625041, www.orieldavies.org WYE VALLEY RIVER FESTIVAL See 1 June for details. www.wyevalleyriverfest.com WYCHWOOD FESTIVAL Featuring Deacon Blue, Peter Hook & The Light, The South - Dreadzone, Craig Charles Funk & Soul Club, Tankus the Henge, Rajasthan Heritage Brass Band, Merry Hell - Mr B The Gentleman Rhymer, plus comedy, workshops, children’s festival, healing gardens and camping. Cheltenham Racecourse, www.wychwoodfestival.com

HOW THE LIGHT GETS IN Featuring Robert Whyte, 11.15am. Rebecca Hurn, 11.30am. Will & Harvey, 12.15pm. Slippery Slope, 12.30pm. Peiriant (Dane & Rose), 1.15pm. Alice Jane, 1.30pm. Chris Bradshaw, 2.15pm. Benjamin Lars Parker, 2.30pm. Paddy Fraine, 3.30pm. Blaenavon Male Voice Choir, 3.45pm. Hay-on-Wye, www.howthelightgetsin. org Use code Broadsheep2022 to get 20% off festival tickets. EVERMORE The Vaga, Hereford, 5pm. HILARY NORRIS Organ recital to mark the Platinum Jubilee. Programme includes Purcell, Handel and Vaughan-Williams. St Peter’s Church, Stanton Lacy, 3pm, retiring collection, refreshments.

Mon 6 June BRIMFIELD FOLK CLUB Brimfield Village Hall, 7.30pm, 01584 711480. Please bring your own drinks/glasses. TUNES IN THE GARDEN Babar Cafe, Union St, Hereford, 3pm, free.

Sat 11 June WELSH NATIONAL ORCHESTRA With baritone, Aaron O’Hare. Programme includes Mendelssohn, Finzi, Owain Llwyd and Vaughan Williams. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7.30pm, £18.50/£17, 01686 948100. SKABURST Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm, 01743 241124.

Chris Batchelor, Shrewsbury Jazz Network

Mon 6 June CIDER CITY JAZZMEN The Barrels, St Owen St, Hereford.

Tues 7 June ALBERT LOVES JAM NIGHT Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 8pm, 01743 241124. LUNCHTIME ORGAN RECITAL Hereford Cathedral, 1.15pm, free, retiring collection.

Wed 8 June AIDAN THORNE TRIO Queen’s Head, St James St, Monmouth, 01600 712767. ALBERT’S SONGWRITERS SHOWCASE Featuring Karnival Knowledge & James Flanagan. Albert & Co, 128 Frankwell, Shrewsbury, 8.30pm, free. WILD FRUIT Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm, 01743 241124.

Thurs 9 June WOBBLY QUIZ NIGHT Wobbly Brewery, Beech Business Park, Hereford, 7.30pm, £2 per person, 01432 355318. GABBA GABBA HEY! With Savanna at 9pm, Albert Hates Karaoke at 11pm. Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 01743 241124. THE SIXTEEN: CHORAL PILGRIMAGE ‘An Old Belief’. A powerful and emotional programme of English choral music. Centred around Hubert Parry’s heartfelt Songs of Farewell, the tour also explores music by Campion, Howells and Cecilia McDowall. Hereford Cathedral, 7.30pm, www.herefordcathedral.org

Fri 10 June

MIDNIGHT SKYRACER Anglo-Irish all-female quintet. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 7.45pm, £14, 01743 234970.

WYEFI The Golden Cross, Sutton St. Nicholas, Hereford. THE ORGAN WALK 4 mile walk for a 2.30pm organ recital at Monkland Church by Peter Dyke. Meet by TIC, Corn Square, Leominster, 11am, £8 covers walk, concert, refreshments, minibus to town after the event. Bring lunch for riverside picnic. Booking essential at Leominster Tourist Information Centre. NATURAL RIGHTS 5-piece reggae band with Reggae Pie DJS in support. Babar Cafe, Union St, Hereford, open 5pm, band 8pm, £3 in advance, £5 on the door. FOLK AT THE FALCON Featuring Jim Reynolds, playing blues, ragtime, rhythm and blues, music hall and folk traditions. Support is by Bromyard duo Malabar Ghost, aka brothers Martin and Dave Whittaker. Falcon Mews, Bromyard, 7.30pm, £10 from the Falcon Hotel or 07726 462220. FRIDAY ACOUSTIC SESSION Monkland Arms, Monkland, near Leominster, 01568 720510. HOT ROD 55 Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. SONIC BOOM Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm, 01743 241124. TALON - THE ACOUSTIC COLLECTION Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £24, 01743 281281. SPIERS & BODEN ‘Fallow Ground’ Album Tour. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm, £22, 01584 873229. PIGDAZE With Don’t Feed the Goat. Albert’s Shed, Telford. THE QUO EXPERIENCE Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £23/£21, 0187 611622.

THE BOB DYLAN STORY Hits that transport you to a time when Bob reigned supreme. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 12.30pm & 1.30pm, £21.50, 01743 281281. BALEARIC BABAR’S With DJs Heepsy and friends. Babar Cafe, Union St, Hereford, open 5pm, DJs 8pm, £3 on the door after 8pm. LEOMINSTER CHORAL SOCIETY Brahm’s Requiem (sung in English). The Priory, Leominster, 7pm, £15, students free. Tickets from Fletchers Newsagents or TIC, Leominster or www.leominsterchoralsociety.org BRECON JAZZ CLUB Featuring Goodkatz Jazz Quartet. The Muse, Brecon, 7.30pm, £10 in advance, www.breconjazz.org INDIGO MACHINE Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. CLARINETS & CAKE! Conspiro Clarinets present a varied programme for a summer afternoon, interspersed with tea and cakes. Holy Trinity Church, Bosbury, HR8 1QT, 3.30pm, 01531 670634. In aid of church funds. SHREWSBURY JAZZ NETWORK Featuring trumpeter Chris Batchelor with Margrit Hassler, viola; John Parricelli, guitar; Steve Watts, double bass and Paul Clarvis, percussion Zoetic. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £23, under 22s £12, 01743 234970. JAMES BAY Brit Award winning singer/songwriter. ‘Live after Racing’ at Worcester Racecourse, www.worcester-racecourse.co.uk LUDLOW CHORAL SOCIETY ‘Seven Queens’, featuring works by William Byrd, Henry Purcell and GF Handel. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm, £15, 01584 873229. RHIANNON: THE FLEETWOOD MAC TRIBUTE The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555. CLUN VALLEY JAZZ Featuring Matt Carmichael Quintet. Live jazz ceilidh. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 8pm, £23, 07768 504322.

Sat 11 June FREAK OUT! DJs. Albert & Co, 128 Frankwell, Shrewsbury, 8.30pm, 01743 341641.

Sun 12 June BACK PORCH Richmond Place Club, Edgar St, Hereford, 3-5pm, free, 01432 270211. WALK RIGHT BACK Telling the story of The Everly Brothers. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £25, 01743 281281. CHORAL EVENSON Ross Parish Church, 6pm. NICK & JANE Duo bringing the greatest hits of the 60s, 70s and more. Rose & Crown, Ludlow, 1-3pm. TAMSIN ELLIOTT TRIO MEAL AND MUSIC Folk musican, composer and filmmaker. The Lost Arc, The Old Drill Hall, Bridge St, Rhayader, admin@thelostarc.co.uk HAY PRIDE Music and more. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 01497 821762. OPEN MIC The Castle Inn, Wigmore, 4-7pm. Hosted by Mark Richards, please pre-book your slot by emailing markianrichards@hotmail.com

WILD FRUIT Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm, 01743 241124. EX CATHEDRA: SUMMER MUSIC BY CANDLELIGHT An enchanting programme of seasonal music and readings inspired by nature, summer holidays, sea and sunshine. Hereford Cathedral, 8pm, £33/£25/£13, advance booking essential. www.herefordcathedral.org

Thurs 16 June GABBA GABBA HEY! With LF at 9pm, Albert Hates Karaoke at 11pm. Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 01743 241124. THE GREATEST HITS OF MOTOWN Great music, choreography and band. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £28.50, 01743 281281. SHAPE OF YOU The best of Ed Sheeran. Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

Fri 17 June BYE BYE BABY Tribute to the musical phenomenon ‘Jersey Boys’. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm, 01743 241124.

ANNIE DUGGAN The Golden Cross, Sutton St. Nicholas, Hereford.

BANDS IN THE PARK Concert. Bandstand, Wye St, Ross-onWye, 2.30-4.30pm, charity collection buckets will be circulating for support.

OIL TO THE FORT Two stages, open-air cinema, silent disco, food and liquor yard. The Castle, Shrewsbury, SY1 2AT, 3pm - 11.30pm, £10, www.oilnightlong.co.uk

Mon 13 June THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY A live band performing all the hits. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £22, 01743 281281.

Tues 14 June ALBERT LOVES JAM NIGHT Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 8.30pm, 01743 241124. OPEN MIC Hosted by Joe Farrington. Pizza, fries and a pint of beer or glass of wine, £10. The Six Bells, Bishop’s Castle. LUNCHTIME ORGAN RECITAL Hereford Cathedral, 1.15pm, free, retiring collection.

DECLAN NERNEY Toe-tapping night of classic country. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £22.50, 01743 281281.

Wed 15 June

ANYTHING FOR LOVE The Meat Loaf Story. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7pm, £30, 01743 281281.

ALBERT’S SONGWRITERS SHOWCASE Featuring Mezzatonic & Dan Williams. Albert & Co, 128 Frankwell, Shrewsbury, 8.30pm, free.

OPEN MIC & BLUES JAM NIGHT The Rose & Crown, Ludlow, 8pm. Hosted by Mark Richards. Please pre-book your slot by emailing markianrichards@hotmail.com

EMMA LINNEY Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm, 01743 241124. OUR ATLANTIC ROOTS Cornwall based indie duo, with a blend of American and British alt-folk. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.45pm, 01432 340555. ROUGH NECKS Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. NEW AMEN CORNER Present ‘Bringing On Back The 60’s’. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm, 01584 811442.

Sat 18 June 80’S LIVE! The ultimate retro concert with live band, Electric Dreams who perform over two dozen chart-topping anthems. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7.30pm, £27, 01686 948100. SHOWADDYWADDY With 23 top 40 hit singles. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm, £25, 01584 873229. EMILIE CAPULET Recital by leading international concert pianist playing a selection of pieces by some of France’s renowned composers; Debussy, Chopin, Ravel, Tomasi and Satie. Holy Trinity Church, Whitecross Rd, Hereford, 3pm. Donations to support Herefordshire Music Service. Organised by the Hereford French Circle, email mo.hereford@gmail.com INTO THE WOODS/KALEIDO DJ Babar Cafe, Union St, Hereford, open 1pm, free before 8pm. THE TENBY DUO Appearing by kind permission of the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. Arts at St Laurence’s Church, Ludlow, 1pm, free entry, donations welcome. NORTHERN ECHOES Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm, 01743 241124. FREAK OUT! DJs. Albert & Co, 128 Frankwell, Shrewsbury, 8.30pm, 01743 341641. THE TOM PETTY LEGACY Tribute to Tom Petty. The Albert Hall, Llandrindod Wells, 7.45pm, £19, 0333 666 3366, www.thealberthall.co.uk THE GEORGE MICHAEL LEGACY Tribute artiste Wayne Dilks and his band. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £27.50-£25, 01743 281281. HAY MADRIGALS CHOIR & ORCHESTRA Mozart Missa Brevis K.275 and music by Handel, Marcello and Aumann. St Mary’s Church, Hay-on-Wye, 3.30pm followed by cakes, tea, coffee or wine. Free with retiring collection, www.haymadrigals.org

Choral Pilgrimage 2022 World renowned choir, The Sixteen return with their annual Choral Pilgrimage, this year entitled ‘An Old Belief’.

HEREFORD CATHEDRAL Thursday, 9 June, 7.30pm

www.thesixteen.com/book-online 020 7936 3420

Sat 18 June OIL TO THE FORT Two stages, open-air cinema, silent disco, food and drink. The Castle, Shrewsbury, SY1 2AT, 12pm - 1.30am, £14, www.oilnightlong.co.uk WE ARE THE MONSTERS Ceilidh band electrofolk. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762. LUDLOW FRINGE FESTIVAL Ludlow Concert Band, Castle Gardens, 2.30pm, free. Alistair McGowan’s The Piano Show, St Laurence’s Church, 7.30pm, £18/£15. Lucas D and The Groove Band, Ludlow Brewery, 7.30pm, £12/£10. Part of Ludlow Fringe Festival, www.ludlowfringefestival.co.uk STAR OF THE SEA Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. WE ARE THE MONSTERS The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £8, 01497 821762. MID WALES R & B CLUB Featuring The Achievers with special guest Bluesman Mike Francis. The Muse, Glamorgan St, Brecon, 7.30pm, www.midwalesrandb.club BEYOND THE BARRICADE Featuring past principal performers from Les Miserables and delivers over two hours of the Best of Broadway and the West End. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555. THE HIVE STREET FESTIVAL With live music, art and crafts, installations, stalls, workshops and more to celebrate the Jubilee year. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 11am-3pm, free, 01743 234970. BETTWS-Y-CRWYN MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL Over three days at three venues, Black Mountain Chapel, St Mary’s Church and Moor Hall. Musicians and singers include John Kirkpatrick, Benji Kirkpatrick, Polly Bolton, Sue Harris, Richard Tunnicliffe, Lisa Beznosiuk, Presteigne Pop Choir, BouZa Tina, Rapsquillion and many more, plus art exhibition. FREE, details, 01547 510664, www.bobbybritnell.co.uk LUDLOW CARNIVAL Watch the Eco Carnival process into town from Ludlow Brewery, 3pm, free. Part of Ludlow Fringe Festival, www.ludlowfringefestival.co.uk NICK HART ‘Ten English Folk Songs’ Tour. Town Hall, Bishop’s Castle, 7.30pm, 01588 630023.

Sun 19 June

OPEN MIC The White Swan, Eardisland, 4-7pm. Hosted by Mark Richards. Pre-book your slot markianrichards@hotmail.com

BETTWS-Y-CRWYN MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL Over three days at three venues, Black Mountain Chapel, St Mary’s Church and Moor Hall. Musicians and singers include John Kirkpatrick, Benji Kirkpatrick, Polly Bolton, Sue Harris, Richard Tunnicliffe, Lisa Beznosiuk, Presteigne Pop Choir, BouZa Tina, Rapsquillion and many more, plus art exhibition. FREE, details, 01547 510664, www.bobbybritnell.co.uk CAHALEN MORRISON US multi-instrumentalist songwriter, performing solo. Known and loved for his work with his band Western Centuries and his buddy Eli West, as well as touring with BBC Transatlantic Sessions. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 8pm, £10, tickets from The Workhouse, Presteigne, (cash only) or bookings 01544 350407 or 01547 528315. MONKLAND STEP SESSIONS Monkland Arms, Monkland, near Leominster, 01568 720510. OIL TO THE FORT Two stages, open-air cinema, silent disco, food and liquor yard. The Castle, Shrewsbury, SY1 2AT, 12pm - 10pm, £12, www.oilnightlong. co.uk INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 8pm, 01743 241124. DEBBIE PARRY BAND Richmond Club, Edgar St, Hereford, 3-5pm. BANDS IN THE PARK Concert. Bandstand, Wye St, Ross-onWye, 2.30-4.30pm, charity collection buckets will be circulating for support. FLATWORLD Ludlow Brewery, 7.30pm, £12/£10. Part of Ludlow Fringe Festival, www.ludlowfringefestival.co.uk

Tues 21 June ALBERT LOVES JAM NIGHT Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 8pm, 01743 241124. GALA CONCERTS - UKEFEST 1 Shropshire Music Service presents a celebration of this year’s whole class instrumental tuition. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 5.30pm, £5, under 16s free, 01743 281281. LUNCHTIME ORGAN RECITAL Hereford Cathedral, 1.15pm, free, retiring collection.

Wed 22 June NELL BRYDEN Henry Tudor House, Barrack’s Passage, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £25, 01743 361666.

GALA CONCERTS - WINDSPIRATION 1 Shropshire Music Service presents a celebration of this year’s whole class instrumental tuition. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 6pm, £5, under 16s free, 01743 281281. ALBERT’S SONGWRITERS SHOWCASE Featuring Joshua Edward Carter & Josh Lobley. Albert & Co, 128 Frankwell, Shrewsbury, 8.30pm, free. WILD FRUIT Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm, 01743 241124. GREY WOLF AND FRIENDS Ludlow Brewery, 7.30pm, £12/£10. Part of Ludlow Fringe Festival, www.ludlowfringefestival.co.uk

Thurs 23 June QUAKER OPEN DAY Exhibition of American and local history on display, learn more about the early Quakers and the history of the Meeting House and Quakers in Almeley, plus cream teas! Friends’ Meeting House, Almeley Wootton, HR3 6PY, 2-5pm, free, email Almeley350@almeleyquakers.org.uk GLOBAL CAFE World tunes. Babar Cafe, Union St, Hereford, open 5pm, free. GABBA GABBA HEY! With Secret Elephant at 9pm, Albert Hates Karaoke at 11pm. Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 01743 241124. THE CARPENTERS STORY Celebration of the classic songbook that made The Carpenters a legend. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

Fri 24 June LITTLE RUMBA Cheltenham Food & Drink Festival, 3.15pm-6.45pm. HAY MUSIC Featuring The Tippett String Quartet with Emma Abbate (piano). Programme includes Tippett, Elgar and Schumann. St Mary’s Church, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, www.haymusic.org THE RHYTHM THIEVES The Chindit, 113 Merridale Rd, Wolverhampton, 8.30pm. THE ESSENTIALS Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. OPEN MIC The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm. GHETTO FABULOUS Wtih DJ BDS and Millie in support. Babar Cafe, Union St, Hereford. Open 5pm, DJs 8pm, £3 after 8pm. DIABOFURS + FOXPALMER Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm, 01743 241124.

JON PICKARD Harp-guitar in concert. Methodist Church, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £12/£10. Part of Ludlow Fringe Festival, www.ludlowfringefestival.co.uk

Sun 26 June THE DEVIL’S VIOLIN ‘The Beast in Me’. Music and storytelling at its best. A masterfully woven tapestry of stories about our perception of beauty and the value of kindness. Willow Globe, Llanwrthwl, Llandrindod Wells, 7pm, 01597 811487. INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 8pm, 01743 241124.

The Destroyers, Ukraine Fundraiser

Fri 24 June SMOKE LIKE A FISH Featuring Alex Davies. The Exchange, Newtown. MODE-X Purveyors of punchy pop rock. The Barrels, St Owen St, Hereford, 8pm. LUDLOW FRINGE FESTIVAL Smooth Dinner Jazz from Ludlow Jazz Collective. The Cliffe at Dinham, 7pm, please book a table. The Rotundas with the Cherrystones, Ludlow Brewery, 7.30pm, £10. Part of Ludlow Fringe Festival, www.ludlowfringefestival.co.uk

Sat 25 June TYBERTON EVENT Find a Holy Well Hedgerow Communion followed by folk music, BBQ and St John’s Day fire jumping (BYOB). Featuring harps, fiddles, guitar and voices. St Mary’s Tyberton, HR2 9PT. UKRAINE FUNDRAISER Featuring The Destroyers, Little Rumba, The Poobahs, and DJ Stef Mo. With a bar, hot food and raffle. The Barn, Went’s Meadow, Presteigne, 5-11.30pm, £12, 12 and under £5, 5 and under free. Tickets from The Workhouse (cash only) and www.wegottickets.com In aid of the British Red Cross Ukraine Appeal and Presteigne Area Refugee Support Fund. MBA & Sheep Music gig. AUDIO THEIVES Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm, 01743 241124. DS:UK Tribute to Dire Straits. The Albert Hall, Llandrindod Wells, 7.30pm, £15, 0333 666 3366, www.thealberthall. co.uk

FREAK OUT! DJs. Albert & Co, 128 Frankwell, Shrewsbury, 8.30pm, 01743 341641.

GREGYNOG FESTIVAL ‘By particular Desire’: Welsh musicians in Georgian Bath. Rhian Davies reconstructs the 18th cenutry world when Welsh exports to Bath included performers, composers and impresarios. Senior Common Room, 2.30pm, Maximilian Ehrhardt, triple harp. A programme of repertoire associated with the Welsh harpers who performed in Bath. The Music Room, 4pm. Gregynog, near Newtown, 01686 207100, www.gregynogfestival.org DYNAMIX Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. AFTER IMAGE The Vaga, Hereford, 8.30pm. MAESYRONNEN CHAPEL OPEN HOUSE & FESTIVAL WEEKEND Celebrating 325 years of worship. Live band, guest speakers, musicians and poets, children’s activities, guided tours of chapel, chapel cottage open (book in advance), refreshments and stalls. Open 10am-5pm, all events free. Maesyronnen Chapel, just outside Glasbury-on-Wye, signposted from the A438, www.beacons.wales/ 1maesyronnen IOCCUPY DJs plus guests Enertia Sounds. Babar Cafe, Union St, Hereford, 3pm, free before 8pm, £3 for charity after. KINGTON CHORAL SOCIETY Spring concert. Programme includes Schubert, Handel and Vaughan Williams. Featuring Kington Choral, conductor Robert Evans, organ Hilary Norris. St Andrew’s Church, Presteigne, 3pm. Retiring collection for Ukraine. www.kingtonchoral.org.uk NICK & JANE Duo bringing the greatest hits of the 60s, 70s and more. De Koffie Pot, Bridge St, Hereford, 3-5pm.

GREGYNOG FESTIVAL ‘Baffling!’: Bela Bartok in Aberystwyth. Rhian Davies considers the remarkable event that in 1922, Bela Bartok made his UK public recital debut at Aberystwyth. Senior Common Room, 2.30pm. Llyr Williams, piano. Programme includes Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Bartok and Warlock. The Music Room, 4pm. Gregynog, near Newtown, 01686 207100, www.gregynogfestival.org BANDS IN THE PARK Concert. Bandstand, Wye St, Ross-onWye, 2.30-4.30pm, charity collection buckets will be circulating for support. CHORAL EVENSONG Ross Parish Church, 6pm. MAESYRONNEN CHAPEL OPEN HOUSE & FESTIVAL WEEKEND Celebrating 325 years of worship. Live band, guest speakers, musicians and poets, children’s activities, guided tours of chapel, chapel cottage open (book in advance), refreshments and stalls. Open 10am-5pm, all events free. Maesyronnen Chapel, just outside Glasbury-on-Wye, signposted from the A438, www.beacons.wales/ 1maesyronnen OPEN MIC The Castle Inn, Wigmore, 4-7pm. Hosted by Mark Richards. Please pre-book your slot by emailing markianrichards@hotmail.com LIAM DUNACHIE QUARTET St Laurence’s Church, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £18/£15. Part of Ludlow Fringe Festival, www.ludlowfringefestival.co.uk

Mon 27 June GLASBURY ARTS HARPYTHON Join harpists online for short recitals and concerts. The events are free to join with donations welcome to our Harps in Schools Project. Programme on the Glasbury Arts FB page and website www.glasburyarts.co.uk

25 June, 4pm Maximilian Ehrhardt, triple harp 26 June, 4pm Llŷr Williams, piano

Gregynog, Newtown, Powys, SY16 3PW gregynogfestival.org | 01686 207100

Langstaffe Violins John Langstaffe

Maker & Restorer of Violins, Violas & Cellos

Repairs, Fitting Up, Tonal Adjustments Bow Repairs etc

PEMBRIDGE M: 07901 064875

www.langstaffe-violins.co.uk

Trevor Davies Music

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

We stock Fender, Gibson, Ibanez, ESP, Fernandez, Epiphone, Indie, Aria, Ovation, Adamas, Martin, Taylor, Yamaha, Crafter, Burns, Washburn, Jackson, AER, Marshall, Hartke, Carlsbro, Laney, Zoom, Digitech, Tama, Casio. Plus many other brands. Approximately 500 guitars in stock and Brass, Woodwind, Drums, Keyboards, accessories and thousands of music books and sheet music.

Tues 28 June LARKHALL Piano and Creative Coding. Rose & Crown, 7.30pm, pay what you can. Part of Ludlow Fringe Festival, www.ludlowfringefestival.co.uk ALBERT LOVES JAM NIGHT Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 8pm, 01743 241124. GLASBURY ARTS HARPYTHON Join harpists online for short recitals and concerts. The events are free to join with donations welcome to our Harps in Schools Project. Programme on the Glasbury Arts FB page and website www.glasburyarts.co.uk OPEN MIC Hosted by Joe Farrington. Pizza, fries and a pint of beer or glass of wine, £10. The Six Bells, Bishop’s Castle. LUNCHTIME ORGAN RECITAL Hereford Cathedral, 1.15pm, free, retiring collection. OPEN MIC FOR YOUNG PERFORMERS Turn up and play or support a friend. Drum kit, PA, amps and guitars available to use. The Underground, Bishops Castle (Side Gate, Public Hall), 6.30pm, free.

Wed 29 June OPEN MIC NIGHT Hosted by Val & Keith. Three Tuns, Bishop’s Castle, 8.30pm, phone to book a slot, 07971 661615. GLASBURY ARTS HARPYTHON Join harpists online for short recitals and concerts. The events are free to join with donations welcome to our Harps in Schools Project. Programme on the Glasbury Arts FB page and website www.glasburyarts.co.uk BABAR’S OPEN MIC Martin Chapple hosting, 5pm-late, free 2nd drink for performers. Babar Cafe, Union St, Hereford. ALBERT’S SONGWRITERS SHOWCASE Featuring Shropshire’s singer-songwriters. Albert & Co, 128 Frankwell, Shrewsbury, 8.30pm, free. WILD FRUIT Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm, 01743 241124. OSCAR TEO Acoustic guitar. Methodist Church, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £12/£10. Part of Ludlow Fringe Festival, www.ludlowfringefestival.co.uk

Thurs 30 June WORRIED MEN Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

JOE BAYLISS ‘Fragile’. Singer/songwriter. Rose & Crown, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £7/£5. Part of Ludlow Fringe Festival, www.ludlowfringefestival.co.uk THANK ABBA FOR THE MUSIC Featuring all of ABBA’s greatest hits. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £26-£24, 01743 281281. GLASBURY ARTS HARPYTHON Join harpists online for short recitals and concerts. The events are free to join with donations welcome to our Harps in Schools Project. Programme on the Glasbury Arts FB page and website www.glasburyarts.co.uk AREN DRIFT + NEW AGE GRACE 9pm, Albert Hates Karaoke 11pm. Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 01743 241124. WOBBLY QUIZ NIGHT Wobbly Brewery, Beech Business Park, Hereford, 7.30pm, £2 per person, 01432 355318. KUSH TRIO Fiddle, guitar and tabla trio presenting a fusion of Celtic folk and North Indian music. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 7.30pm, £12, students/children £8, 01588 630321.

JULY Fri 1 July LINTON FESTIVAL Featuring Counterfeit Stones, Laurence Jones, Pat McManus, £22, full weekend £90. The Alma Inn, Linton, Ross-on-Wye, www.lintonfestival.org GLASBURY ARTS HARPYTHON Join harpists online for short recitals and concerts. The events are free to join with donations welcome to our Harps in Schools Project. Programme on the Glasbury Arts FB page and website www.glasburyarts.co.uk THEO MIZU Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm, 01743 241124. MARK LATIMER & TREV DAVIES TRIO Chequers, Etnam St, Leominster. WATERMELON CHRONICLES Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. DANIEL MARTINEZ FLAMENCO COMPANY St Laurence’s Church, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £18/£15. Part of Ludlow Fringe Festival, www.ludlowfringefestival.co.uk

Sat 2 July CALL OF THE KRAKEN Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm, 01743 241124.

VISIO IMPROVISUS The music of St Hildegard von Bingen. A masterful improvisational duo Brackenbury Bianco. Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, 8pm, £12, 01588 630023, www.ticketsources.co.uk RHYTHM THIEVES The Castle Inn, Wigmore, 8pm. OPEN MIC NIGHT BBQ, bar, music and children’s disco. Slots for 30 minutes. Brimfield Village Hall (summer fete), 6pm, free entry, email to book your slot. eventsatbrimfieldvillagehall@gmail.com FREE OMMUNITY EVENT Featuring live music, including Cynefin, storytelling - Kestrel Morton, mobile blacksmithforge, green woodworking, art and craft activities and games, food, drink, exhibitions. Rodd Court and Gardens, Presteigne, 12-6pm, free tickets at www.sidneynolantrust.org or on the gate, 01544 260149. GLASBURY ARTS HARPYTHON Join harpists online for short recitals and concerts. The events are free to join with donations welcome to our Harps in Schools Project. Programme on the Glasbury Arts FB page and website www.glasburyarts.co.uk LOTUS MOTION Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. FREAK OUT! DJs. Albert & Co, 128 Frankwell, Shrewsbury, 8.30pm, 01743 341641. LINTON FESTIVAL Featuring Walter Trout, Eric Steckel, Thomas Atlas Band, The Guitar Icons, Amo, Barrett, Barry, Fisk & Siegal, James Oliver Band. The Alma Inn, Linton, Ross-on-Wye, www.lintonfestival.org THE BIG NOISY DAY Music Tots, 11am; choirs around town, 2pm; The Shropshire Ceilidh Band, 3.30pm. Castle Square, Ludlow, free. Part of Ludlow Fringe Festival, www.ludlowfringefestival.co.uk

Sun 3 July SUNDAY OPEN MIC SESSION Hosted by Mark Richards, Castle Square, Ludlow, 1pm-4pm, free, please pre-book slots, email markianrichards@hotmail.com VIVA OPERA! Marches Choir with Aber Opera and Caroline Clarke perform. Walcot Hall Ballroom, Lydbury North, 7.30pm, £15, students free, 01588 650315. GLASBURY ARTS HARPYTHON See 2 July for details. Programme on the Glasbury Arts FB page and website www.glasburyarts.co.uk

INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 8pm, 01743 241124. HEREFORD JAZZ CLUB Featuring Apex Jazz Band. Richmond Place Club, Edgar St, Hereford, 7.30pm, £8, 01432 276304.

CIDER CITY JAZZMEN The Barrels, St Owen St, Hereford.

Tues 5 July ALBERT LOVES JAM NIGHT Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 8pm, 01743 241124.

BANDS IN THE PARK Concert. Bandstand, Wye St, Ross-onWye, 2.30-4.30pm, charity collection.

LUNCHTIME ORGAN RECITAL Hereford Cathedral, 1.15pm, free, retiring collection.

LINTON FESTIVAL Featuring One Night of Queen, Geno Washington, Kyla Brox, Chris Berrington, Albany Down. The Alma Inn, Linton, Ross-on-Wye, www.lintonfestival.org

Wed 6 July

KAKATSITSI MASTER DRUMMERS Ludlow Brewery, 7.30pm, £15/£12. Part of Ludlow Fringe Festival, www.ludlowfringefestival.co.uk

Mon 4 July MANOS PUESTAS Methodist Church, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £12/£10. Part of Ludlow Fringe Festival, www.ludlowfringefestival.co.uk BRIMFIELD FOLK CLUB Brimfield Village Hall, 7.30pm, 01584 711480. Please bring your own drinks/glasses.

WILD FRUIT Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm, 01743 241124.

Thurs 7 July GABBA GABBA HEY! With Brvised Knees at 9pm, Albert Hates Karaoke at 11pm. Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 01743 241124. ALMELEY STEADY SESSION The Bells Inn, Almeley, www.almeleysteadysession. wordpress.com

Music Workshops Sun 5 June SAMBA DRUMMING WORKSHOP Hay Pride. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 1.30pm, 01497 821762.

Thurs 9 June BRECON JAZZ TASTER DAY The Cwtch, (the Old TIC), Brecon, 11am-4pm, www.breconjazz.org Fri 10 June JON BODEN COLOURCHORD SINGING WORKSHOP Suitable for all music lovers, regardless of ability level. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 6pm, free, 01584 873229. Sat 11 & Sun 12 June THE BIG SING AUDITION/ WORKSHOP The Summer Youth Project (1-14 Aug) for young people aged 8-25 years have the opportunity to be taught by industry professionals. Places are limited so anyone wishing to take part must attend this audition/workshop weekend, Market Theatre, Ledbury, 07835 457598 or email LedburySummerProject@imtproductions.co.uk Fri 17 - Sun 19 June SINGERS CHOIR CAMP Organised by Matthew Jones and sees singers of all abilities come together. Dunfield House, near Kington and will feature a gala dinner and songs around the campfire. Information and to book 0121 401 1380 or email info@saintececile.co.uk

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Sat 18 June - Sun 10 July LUDLOW FRINGE FESTIVAL 18 June - African Drumming Workshop. Castle Square, Ludlow, 11am, free. 2 July - Music Tots. Castle Square, Ludlow, 11am, free. Kakatsitsi Master Drummers. Women’s Centre, Ludlow, 3pm, £7. Part of Ludlow Fringe Festival, www.ludlowfringefestival.co.uk Sun 26 June SHROPSHIRE HARMONY QUIRE Sing and play mainly West Gallery music. Led by Andy Watts. FREE for newcomers! Instrumentalists (typically flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, violin and cello) are particularly welcome. Lydbury North Village Hall, 2-5 pm. trevorchalkley@gmail.com. Sat 2 July BORDER MARCHES EARLY MUSIC FORUM In-person workshop for singers and instrumetnalists, ‘A Brace of Bachs’. With tutor George Parris. Stockenny, New Radnor, LD8 2RE, 10am-4.30pm, booking essential, www.bmemf.org.uk JENNY PIPES MORRIS is a lively well established, all-woman’s Morris Side looking for musicians and dancers to join us! Traditional Morris, folk or other musicians welcome. All abilities of dancers welcome. Thursday evenings at Stoke Prior Village Hall, Leominster. Contact Rose 01584 810101. Monday BRECON TOWN BAND REHEARSALS Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7pm, 07779 390954. Mondays ALIVE & KICKIN’ CHOIR Old Muse, Glamorgan St, Brecon, 7-9pm, £5, tanyawalkermusic@hotmail.com Mondays, term time only LIVEWIRE MUSIC Close House, Hereford, 4-6pm. Have you ever wanted to ‘have a go’ at an instrument? Our music leaders will help you play your first chord, note, or beat. You will have the opportunity to play songs with other musicians who are just starting out and grow alongside them as the weeks progress. You can explore creating your own musical parts all the way from a riff to a whole song. We will rehearse suitable covers where you should never feel out of your depth. Ages 11-21. For more information email lisa@encore-enterprises.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.Assembly Rooms, Presteigne. Mondays at 7.30pm, Sue Harris 01547 550158 Monday GARRICK SINGERS For over 55s, no prior experience of singing. The Courtyard, Hereford, 2-3.30pm, £5 per session, lisa@encore-enterprises.com. Tuesday DOLAU MIXTURES Mixed choir. Dolau Community Hall, Llandrindod Wells, 8pm, 01597 851427.

Tuesday LUNCHTIME UPLIFT SINGING SESSIONS Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 12pm, 07723 016837.

Tuesdays SAMBA BRECON Sue on 07792 165481 or Gill on 01497 821631. 7-9pm, VH, near Brecon. Tuesdays term time only LIVEWIRE SESSIONS The Castle Green Pavilion, 5:30 - 7:30pm. A weekly, termtime, drop-in for anybody interested in music. Whether you’ve never picked up an instrument before or you’re a grade 8, classically trained violinist or anywhere in between, we invite you to flex your musical muscles. In these sessions you can explore different song & lyric writing methods, an original take on covers, music production, rap, band development & recording. Ages 1121. Information email lisa@encore-enterprises.com 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 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-9pm. 01584 823604 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 CLUN SINGERS 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 A non auditioned mixed voice choir early and classical music. Rehearsals currently in Holy Trinity Church, Llandrindod Wells. 7.459.15pm. 01597 810601, www.cantorion-llandrindod.org 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 10 years ago with 25+ mixed voices. Rehearsing at Little Hereford Village Hall, 7.30pm- 9.15pm. Subscriptions £3.50 per session paid termly, first trial session free. Broad repertoire (usually 3 & 4 parts) – all welcome. Info: term dates etc: lhvoices.wix.com/home Facebook: @LittleHerefordVoices Friday BUZZY BEATS! A fun music filled morning for the under 5s. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 10.30am-11.30am, £7, 01743 234970. 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 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. Every Sunday FOLK/ACOUSTIC SESSION The Crown & Anchor, Llanidloes, 8pm.

2nd Wednesday MARTIN’S MUSIC Open mic from 7pm. Babar Cafe, Union St, Hereford, martinchapple1@gmail.com 2nd Wednesday OPEN MIC White Horse Inn, Clun, 8.30pm onwards. 01588 640305. 2nd & 4th Wednesday TELFORD ACOUSTIC CLUB The Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford, 9pm, 01952 610888. 3rd Wednesday JAM SESSION The Unicorn, Oswestry, 7.30pm, 07751 420796. Every Thursday & Friday A CLOCKWORK ORANGE TREE Open mic, 7pm. The Orange Tree, 16 King St, Hereford.

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

Every Thursday OPEN MIC Lupa Cocktail Bar, 37 Bewell St, Hereford, 7.30pm, lupahereford@gmail.com

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

Every Thursday OPEN MIC Bridge Inn, Michaelchurch Escley, 7-8pm, 01981 510646.

3rd Sunday FOLK SESSION The Monkland Arms, 7.30pm, 01568 720510.

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

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 2nd Monday JAM SESSION The Barley Mow, Trefonen, 7.30pm, 07751 420796. Every Tuesday PLAYING TOGETHER An interactive, intergenerational play session for older adults and pre-school children. The Courtyard, Hereford, 10.30am, 01432 340555. Every Tuesday (term time only) LIVEWIRE Drop-in for anybody interested in music. For ages 11-21. The Castle Green Pavilion, Hereford, 5.30pm-7.30pm, details lisa@encore-enterprises.com 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 Wednesday MUSIC CAFE FOR ARMED FORCES VETERANS LIVING WITH DEMENTIA The Courtyard, Hereford, 11am-3pm, free, and £7.50, 01432 340555. Every Wednesday ACOUSTIC NIGHT Baskerville Hall Hotel, near Hay-on-Wye, 8.30pm, 01497 820033. Every other Wednesday TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC SESSION Bridges Inn, Ratlinghope, 01588 650260. Every Wednesday ACOUSTIC SESSION Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 8.45pm, 01531 632250. 1st and 3rd Wednesday DRAGON BAND 8-10.30pm, Montgomery Town Hall, Broad St., Montgomery, Free but £5 donation gratefully received. 07831 383636. 1st Wednesday HEREFORD BLUEGRASS SESSION The Old Brewery Bar, The Barrels, St Owen St, Hereford, 8pm. 2nd Wednesday ACOUSTIC SESSION The Red Lion, Llanidloes, 8.30pm.

Every Thursday ACOUSTIC MUSIC SESSION Bring an instrument and join in or just come and enjoy the craic! The Stag, 15 Great Oak St, Llanidloes, 8.30pm, free, 07580 210169. Every Thursday SESSION Black Swan, Much Dewchurch, 01981 540295. Last Thursday KINGTON FOLK Traditional folk club set-up, no guests, performers welcome. Back room of the Oxford Arms, Duke St, Kington, 7.30pm, free. email kingtonfolkclub@gmail.com 2nd Thursday OPEN MIC Hosted by Stevie Yeomans. Castle Inn, Knucklas, near Knighton, 8pm, 01547 528150. 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. 4th Thurs OPEN MIC The Barley Mow, Trefonen, 7.30pm, 07751 420796 to book your slot. 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.

www.TheMarketTheatre.com Visit Ledbury’s purpose built, intimate theatre with comfortable seats, bar and a warm welcome, for a great programme of original drama, music, cinema and live screenings - see listings for what’s on

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. 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. BAGPIPES Authentic Highland music for your formal event or gathering from international piper Keith Wellings. Keith is a former British diplomat bringing Scotland’s music to festivals, theatres, balls, weddings and funerals. Contact by phone 07580 389903, email keiththepiper@gmail.com facebook keith.wellings instagram keiththepiper 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 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. email: chicagoswingkatz@aol.com, www.thechicagoswingkatz.co.uk, Jeff Matthews 07831 383636 THE DRAGON BIG BAND - 14 musicians playing Basie, Ellington, and exclusive arrangements. Jazz to Swing to Latin. Trumpets, trombones, saxes, bass, guitar, keyboard, drums. We play every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, 8.00 - 10.30 at: The Montgomery Town Hall, Broad St., Montgomery, SY15 6PH. Local free car parking and nearby Hotel for food or drink. Free admission but £5 donation gratefully received. Available for weddings and events. Band enquiries: Jeff Matthews - 07831 383636. 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 MODE-X Female fronted Party/function band, playing a diverse and up to date range of pop/rock by great artists/ bands like Blondie, Bonnie Raitt, PJ Harvey plus driving grooves from the post punk era like Elvis Costello, XTC, Martha & The Muffins etc. We can supply all the logistics to support and enhance your party/function. “Professional purveyors of punchy pop rock”. Sue 07397 188543. NICK AND JANE – The Poptastic duo bring you the greatest hits of the 60’s, 70’s and more. Great harmonies and infectious enthusiasm to make your event a memorable success. Perfect for parties, pubs, festivals and weddings. Facebook @nickandjane email: nickandjaneH@gmail.com or call Jane on 07512 368433. 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. 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 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. For bookings / further info ring 01497 847676 www.villagequire.org.uk / www.songsforsilas.org.uk UNDAUNTED Female influenced indie rock band hailing from South Shropshire. This lively 4 piece brings you strong vocals, great rocking sound, fun and always something different from the norm. For events and booking contact Tracey 07547188402 or Liz 07807531151. Enquiries welcome. 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

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

theatre Elephant Rock

PERFORMANCE Thurs 2 June NOTES ON LOVING, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Dance and theatre performance exploring the many ways in which we overcomplicate and misunderstand romantic love. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7.45pm, 01497 821762. Wed 8 June ELEPHANT ROCK World premiere tour of a new comedy by Kate Bramley with songs and music by Jez Lowe. A comic tale of the owners of the once famous Palace dance hall and the storm-battered seaside village of Elephant Rock. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.45pm, 01432 340555. Fri 17 June THE DEATH OF SHERLOCK HOLMES CONQUEST THEATRE SPOTLIGHT. By Richard James. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, 01885 488575. Thurs 16 & Fri 17 June GREAT EXPECTATIONS HOTBUCKLE tells of the orphan Pip’s journey to find his place in an inhospitable world. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £18.50/£15.50, schools £12.50, 01743 281281. Fri 17 - Sun 19 June AS YOU LIKE IT THE WILLOW GLOBE COMPANY welcomes you to Arden. Love, laughter, music and philosophy join hands under the greenwood tree in this sunniest of Shakespear’s comedies. Willow Globe, Llanwrthwl, Llandrindod Wells, Fri & Sat 7pm, Sun 3pm, 01597 811487. Sat 18, Sun 19, Thurs 23 - Sat 25 June MACBETH FLABBERGAST THEATRE. A visceral and lucid interpretation of Shakespeare’s blood soaked tragedy. Ludlow Castle. Picnic from 6pm, show 7.30pm, £20/£15. Part of Ludlow Fringe Festival, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk Sat 18 & Sun 19 June LOVEC@T ANT STONES. When Munroe’s first love moves abroad, with a million ways to stay connected, it’s never been so easy to feel alone. Rose & Crown, Ludlow, Sat 7.30pm, Sun 8.30pm, £7/£5. Part of Ludlow Fringe Festival, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk

Wed 22 June STORIES FROM SOUTH EAST ASIA JASON BUCK. Chang Thai Bar, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £7/£5. Part of Ludlow Fringe Festival, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk

Wed 22 June SHELL SHOCK One soldier’s story of returning to civilian life after a long service career, frequently comic, always moving. Methodist Church, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £15/£12. Part of Ludlow Fringe Festival, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk Fri 24 June THE FIRST BROADCAST The Battle for the Beeb in 1922. 100 years ago two rival voices unite art and science to create the Beeb, one to educate, the other to entertain. Methodist Church, Ludlow, £15/£12. Part of Ludlow Fringe Festival, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk Tues 28 & Wed 29 June STILL TICKING: NIGEL OSNER Nigel examines his life with original songs and monologues by male and female characters including a jaded rock star. Chang Thai, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £10. Part of Ludlow Fringe Festival, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk Fri 1 July FISHERMAN’S TAIL 4FRONT THEATRE. With a host of hearty songs and interactive story-telling, this is a show not be missed about the life of Jesus. St Laurence’s Church, Ludlow, 1.45pm, £5. Ludlow Fringe Festival, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk Sat 2 July CHAMBERLAIN: PEACE IN OUR TIME SEARCHLIGHT THEATRE CO present a Prime Minister with troubles in Europe as relevant today as it was 70 years ago. Methodist Church, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £12/£10. Part of Ludlow Fringe Festival, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk Sun 3 July ADAM NIGHTINGALE: THE 17TH CENTURY SHOW Find out about life in the 17th century with master storyteller Adam and his musical friend Marco, the mute musician. Rose & Crown, Ludlow, 7.30pm, pay what you can. Part of Ludlow Fringe Festival, www.ludlowfringe. co.uk Tues 5 & Wed 6 July HENRY MADD - LAND OF LOST CONTENT Henry and Jake grew up in Dulowl, adolescent friendships were forged, Henry moved away, now he’s back... Chang Thai, 7.30pm, £12/£10. Part of Ludlow Fringe Festival, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk Wed 6 July ALICE HAWKINS - SUFFRAGETTE Alice’s great grandson gives a stirring and passionate account of her hard-fought campaign for the right to vote. Methodist Church, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £9/£7. Part of Ludlow Fringe Festival, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk

MUSICAL THEATRE & OPERA Wed 1 - Sat 4 June GREASE GET YOUR WIGLE ON with their all singing all dancing production with a local cast and live orchestra. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, £23-£14.50, 01743 281281.

Thurs 9 June SOME ENCHANTED EVENING An enthralling Rodgers & Hammerstein revue of some of their most stunning compositions and places five performers in a theatrical setting... The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555. Mon 27 - Thurs 30 June MATILDA THE MUSICAL JR CURTAIN CALL JUNIORS present this smash hit family classic. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £17.50, 01743 281281. Sat 2 July THE ROAD TO OZ NYP THEATRE GROUP. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, £13/£11, 01686 948100.

CHILDREN’S THEATRE Fri 3 - Sun 5 June THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS BRECON LITTLE THEATRE. Join Ratty, Mole, Badger, Toad and a host of other characters on a fun-filled adventure. Featuring a talented local cast of all ages. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, Fri (relaxed performance), 4pm, Sat 2pm & 7pm, Sun 2pm, £12/£10, 01874 611622. Sat 11 June THE BAG THAT WENT BOO! GARLIC THEATRE bring a sprinkle of pure magic with mime, clowning and puppetry. The delightfully comic story of a little red bag that jumps out of a brown paper bag. For ages 3-8 years. The Courtyard, Hereford, 11am, free pre-activity from 10.30am, 01432 340555.

Conquest Theatre Bromyard Live Events Sat 4 June, 7.30pm BROMYARD’S BIG PLATINUM PARTY The Jubilee Dance at the Falcon Hotel with live band and buffet supper. Conquest Fundraiser. Sun 5 June, 3.30pm GRAND CONQUEST DUCK RACE Launching from Broadbridge, Bromyard, free entry. Conquest Fundraiser. Fri 17 June, 7.30pm THE DEATH OF SHERLOCK HOLMES by Richard James. Conquest Theatre Spotlight.

Films

10 June, 7.30pm JERSEY BOYS (15) 24 June, 7.30pm THE DUKE (12A)

5 June

Glenn Tilbrook

Mo than 40 years after More forming Squeeze, Glenn performs acoustic versions of their grestest hits alongside solo material.

Thu 16 - Fri 17 Jun

Great Expectations Charles Dickens’ story of love and loss, brought vividly to life on stage by Hotbuckle.

Sun 26 Jun

Milkshake Live

Come and enjoy an unforgettable family time at Milkshake Monkey’s Musical!

Sun 10 Jul

Rose Royce

Gwen Dickey reunites with Rose Royce to perform hits including Car Wash, Wishing On A Star and more.

Simon & Garfunkel Story

13 June

Greatest Hits of Motown

16 June

The George Michael Legacy 18 June

EXTC 31 July

Saturday Coffee Shop open 10.30am-12.30pm

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

find more at theatresevern.co.uk

Tues 21 & Wed 22 June THE TIGER WHO CAME TO TEA A musical play adapted and directed by David Wood. Based on the book by Judith Kerr, direct from the West End. Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this family show. For ages 3+. The Courtyard, Hereford, Tues 1.30pm & 4pm, Wed 10.30am & 1.30pm, 01432 340555. Sun 26 June MILKSHAKE LIVE Monkey is back in this brand-new show. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 12pm & 3.30pm, £18, child £16.50, family £66, 01743 281281. Sun 26 June G2K CINDERELLA GET YOUR WIGLE ON STUDENTS. Perfect for young audiences.Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £16/£13.50, 01743 281281.

DRAMA WORKSHOPS Wed 1 June CIRCUS SKILLS WORKSHOP Run by a professional one-man circus. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 10.30am for 6-10 year olds, £8. 1pm for ages 11-16 year olds, £10, 01584 873229. Wed 1 June THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS WORKSHOP Brecon Little Theatre a free craft making session for children. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, Tues, 2pm, Wed 9am, 01874 611622. Sun 12 June MA STAGE SCHOOL 2 DAY MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP Pavilion Mid Wales, Llandrindod Wells, 10am-4pm. More details to be confirmed. Booking essential, email mastageschool@gmail.com for more information. COURTYARD THEATRE, HEREFORD Sat - Junior Yourth Theatre. Year 3: 9.15am. Year 4: 10.15am. Year 5: 11.15am. Year 6: 12.15pm. Year 7: 1.45pm. Year 8: 3pm. Year 9: 4.45pm, £68.50 per term. Wed - Intermediate Youth Theatre. Year 10 & 11, 5.15pm, £70.50 per term. Fri - Senior Youth Theatre for Year 12+, 7pm, £73.50 per term. The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555. COMMUNITY YOUTH THEATRES The Conquest, Bromyard. Mon - Juniors, Year 3-6: 4.30pm, £39 per term. Intermediates, Year 7-9: 7.15pm, £43 per term. Seniors, Year 10+: 7.30pm, £46 per term. The Phoenix Theatre, Ross-on-Wye. Sat - Juniors, Year 8-14: 10am, £39 per term. Market Theatre, Ledbury. Mon - Intermediates, Year 7-9: 7.30pm, £39 per term. Seniors, Year 10+: 8.30pm, £39 per term. Details email takepart@courtyard.org.uk or 01432 346526.

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. Tuesdays YOUTH THEATRE For 7-14 year-olds after school. Ledbury Market Theatre, 01432 383663. 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. Fortnightly HAVE A GO SHAKESPEARE At Willow Globe, Llanwrthwl, Llandrindod Wells, LD1 6NN, £5 per session, info@shakespearelink.org.uk for details. Fortnightly (term time) HAVE A GO SHAKESPEARE All welcome, £7. Wyeside, Builth Wells, info@shakespearelink.org.uk. 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

Save the Lugg An evening of information and debate From 6.30pm, Friday 8th July at Grange Court, Leominster, HR6 8NL

Our River Lugg is in poor health: exploring reasons and solutions 7-8pm speakers include • Helen Stace, Herefordshire Wildlife Trust More wildlife: a living river • Penelope Gane, lead solicitor Fish Legal Making polluters pay • Dr Alison Caffyn, Cardiff University The proliferation of intensive poultry units in Herefordshire • Andrew McRobb, Herefordshire CPRE Citizen science water testing and data capture

8-9pm audience Q&A and discussion • Our experts will answer your questions • Talk through what we can all do to help Pay bar. Free Parking from 6pm at Etnam St car park, HR6 8AE Further information, email admin@cpreherefordshire.org.uk Sponsored by Herefordshire CPRE, Mayoral Charity 2022

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word Poetry & Storytelling Until Sun 5 June HAY FESTIVAL Leading poets and performers share new work and old favourites. Featuring Allie Esiri, Inua Ellams, Stephen Fry, David Harewood, Simone Kirby, Damian Lewis, Theresa Lola, Lesley Sharp, Lemn Sissay, Gwyneth Lewis, Peter Finch, PJ Harvey, Gillian Clarke, Robert Minhinnick and more. Hay-on-Wye, 01497 822629, www.hayfestival.org Thurs 9 June BABAR BLAH Spoken word open mic with performances from Chris and Charlie Staunton. Babar Cafe, Union St, Hereford, 5pm. Sun 12 June THE PRESENCE OF ABSENCE Join author of ‘The Long Field’, Pamela Petro in conversation with author Annie Garthwaite, along with former National Poet of Wales Gillian Clarke, poet and playwright Menna Elfyn, poet Paul Henry and writer and broadcaster Mike Parker, author of ‘On the Red Hill’, for a day of poetry and prose about how important place is to us. Aardvark Books, Brampton Bryan, near Bucknell, 9.30am-5pm, £35 for the day. Complimentary tea/coffee/ biscuits, please phone 01547 530744 in advance to book lunch or bring a picnic. Event curated by Anna Dreda, Wenlock Book Events. Booking via email wenlockbooks. co.uk or 07772 288077. Sat 18 June - Sun 18 July LUDLOW FRINGE FESTIVAL 21 & 22 June - Poetry Fix - DIY poets from Nottingham. Rose & Crown, Ludlow, 7.30pm, pay what you can. 3 July - Poetry in Party Dresses. Powerful opinion, strength, political polemic delivered in an energetic haze of glitter and tuile. Castle Square, Ludlow, 1pm, free. Chang Thai, Ludlow, 4.30pm, £10. www.ludlowfringefestival.co.uk Mon 20 June RED PARROT POETRY The bird takes to the air again, with readings from poets Roger Garfitt, Steve Griffiths and Liz Lefroy. No. 46, The Wine Bar, High St, Presteigne, 7pm, £5 on the night; half of the takings will be donated to Ukrainian refugees. Thurs 30 June - Sun 10 July LEDBURY POETRY FESTIVAL 30 June - Hollie McNish & Michael Pedersen, 7-8pm. 1 July - Simon Armitage reads from his new translation of The Owl and the Nightingale, 7-8pm. 6 July - Michael Rosen, ‘Many Different Kinds of Love: A Story of Life, Death and the NHS’, 2-3pm. 6 July - Jasmine Gardosi, ‘Dancing to Music You Hate’, 7-9pm. 9 July - Chris Riddell & AF Harrold. AF Harrold reads a selection of poems, Chris Riddell will create art before your very eyes, 6.45-7.45pm. www.ledburypoetry.org.uk

Tues 5 July HOMEND POETS OPEN MIC A chance to share words of your own or those of others, put to music, shouted from the table tops, or softly spoken. Food and drink available all evening. Please note different date to normal meet up (last Tues of the month) to align with Ledbury Poetry Festival (Free entry). Pot & Page, 8 New St, Ledbury, 6.30pm, www.potandpage.co.uk

Fri 8 July DARK TALES: AN EVENING OF THE WYRD Join Tangled Tales at Pot & Page for a celebration of spine chilling prose, strange stories, print making & folklore inspired mask making. Food & drink available all evening. Tickets £10, please book. Pot & Page, 8 New St, Ledbury, 7pm, www.potandpage.co.uk Fri 8 - Sun 10 July GET A WORD IN EDGEWAYS Poetry, storytelling, live literature, street performances, storywalks, craft market, virtual reality, healing field, children’s area, telling fires, camping area, food and drink, talks, performances and workshops. Featuring Simon Heywood, Play it by Ear, Les Barker, Emma Purshouse, Kate Innes, Cath Edwards, Shonaleigh Cumbers, Amelia Armande, David Campbell, Amy Douglas, Rien Van Meensel, Chandrika Joshi, ‘Spoz’ (Giovanni Esposito), The Border Poets, David Campbell, John Row, Paul Francis, Dreadlock Allen, Simone Gillatt, Adrian Johnson and more. Much Wenlock, tickets from £10-£125, www.getawordinedgeways.co.uk

Comedy Until Sun 5 June HAY FESTIVAL Comedy shows from Bill Bailey, Nina Conti, Simon Amstell, Reginald D Hunter, Jason Byrne, Natalie Haynes, Rich Hall, Marcus Brigstocke, Milton Jones, Angela Barnes, Rachel Parris, Shazia Mirza, Pierre Novellie, Julian Clary, Jules Howard, Carrie Quinlan and Andre Vincent. Hay-on-Wye, 01497 822629, www.hayfestival.org Thurs 2 June SHAZIA MIRZA: COCONUT Award winning comedian. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 8pm, £16, 01600 772467. Thurs 2 - Sun 5 June HOW THE LIGHT GETS IN 2022 The World’s largest festival of philosophy and music. Comedians include Olga Koch, Alfie Brown, Jessica Fostekew, Joz Norris, Sunil Patel, Pierre Novellie, Erika Ehler, Stuart Laws, Amy Gledhill, Micky Overman and many more. Use Code Broadsheep2022 to get 20% off festival tickets. Hay-on-Wye, www.howthelightgetsin.org Tues 7 June COMEDY & CURRY Telford Comedy Club. Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford, 01952 610888. Wed 8 June COUNT ARTHUR STRONG: AND THIS IS ME Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 8pm, £21.50, 01600 772467. Fri 10 June & Fri 22 July LAUGHTER LOUNGE Comedy Club at The Secret Garden, Coldwells Rd, Hereford, 8pm, £15 includes curry, 07715 953497. Sun 19 June PATRICK KIELTY: BORDERLINE Returning to his satirical roots with a personal take on borders, national identity and the future of the Union in a post Brexit landscape. For ages 15+. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £23.50, 01743 281281.

Sat 18 June - Sun 10 Rob Newman July LUDLOW FRINGE FESTIVAL 19 June - H Mush’d Why do I talk to people about terrorism. Chang Thai, 4.30pm, £5. 19 June - Scottish Falsetto Socks Eurovision Sock Contest. The Women’s Centre, 7pm, £8. 21 June - Jon Pearson - What have you been up to? Chang Thai, 7.30pm, £7/£5. 23 June - Stewar Gamble A life in Progress Show. Rose & Crown, 7pm, £7/£5. 23 June - Jake Baker - Unity (Work in Progress). Rose & Crown, 8.30pm, pay what you can. 24 June - Chelsea Birkby - No More Mr Nice Chelsea. Rose & Crown, 7pm, £7/£5. 24 June - Scotty McPherson - Go Scotty. Rose & Crown, 8.30pm, pay what you can. 25 June - Rob Newman, Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm, £20/£17. 25 June - Saturday Night Comedy Club. Ludlow Brewery, 7.30pm, £15/£12. 25 & 26 June - James Harris - the Palace of Earthly Delights. Rose & Crown, 7.30pm, £7/£5. 26 June - Drew Taylor - This is why we can’t have nice things. Chang Thai, 4.30pm, £10/£8. 26 June - The Improlectuals. Ludlow Brewery, 7.30pm, £12/£10. 29 June - Will Preston - Can’t Face Reality. Rose & Crown, 7.30pm, pay what you can. 30 June - Ivo Graham and Alex Kealy. Ludlow Brewery, 7.30pm, £15/£12. 1 July - Nick Hall - Restart. Ludlow Brewery, 7.30pm, £10/£7. 1 July - Rob Gee Poetry Tapas. Methodist Church, 7.30pm, £12/£10. 2 July - Nicola Houghton - It’s all gravy. Rose & Crown, 7pm, pay what you can. 2 July - Louise Atkinson - Mates. Rose & Crown, 8.30pm, pay what you can. 5 July - Alifie Moore - Stealing a Living. Ludlow Brewery, 7.30pm, £15. 5 & 6 July - Rob Barratt Earwhacks. Rose & Crown, 7.30pm, £8/£6. 6 July - Alfie Moore - Fair Cop Unleashed. Ludlow Brewery, 7.30pm, £15. What Myra Did. The Women’s Centre, 7.30pm, £10/£8. 7 July - PJ Vickers - ZAV. Rose & Crown, 7.30pm, pay what you can. 8 July - PJ Vickers - ZAV. Rose & Crown, 8.30pm, pay what you can. 8 & 9 July Little Boxes - Alphamum Productions Ltd. Rose & Crown, 7pm, £7/£5. 9 July - Lew Fitz - Soft Lad. Rose & Crown, 8.30pm, pay what you can. www.ludlowfringefestival.co.uk Sun 19 June AL MURRAY: GIG FOR VICTORY Steeped in the deep and ancient bar room of wisdom of countless lock ins, the Pub Landlord is here to answer questions men and women never knew existed. The Courtyard, Hereford, 5pm & 8pm, 01432 340555. Fri 24 June WESTONS CIDER COMEDY CLUB Laugh out loud comedy from some of the hottest up-andcoming comedians on the circuit. For ages 18+ only. The Courtyard, Hereford, 8.30pm, 01432 340555. Sat 25 & Mon 27 June RHOD GILBERT: THE BOOK OF JOHN Welsh comedian Rhod Gilbert returns to comedy after a six year hiatus and discusses the unfortunate turns his life has taken since the last time he was on stage. 25 June - Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 8pm, £29.50, 01686 948100. 27 June - Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £30, 01743 281281.

Sun 26 June RICH HALL’S HOEDOWN DELUXE Gut-busting, rib-tickling, toe-tapping and shit-kicking, Rich Hall’s Hoedown Deluxe covers the full anatomical spectrum. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7.30pm, £17, 01952 728911.

Talks Until Sun 5 June HAY FESTIVAL Literary highlights features Abdulrazak Gurnah, Damon Galgus, Bernardine Evaristo, Julian Barnes, Howard Jacobson, Monica Ali, Rose Tremain, Elif Shafak, Caryl Lewis, Deborah Levy, Stephen Fry, Tessa Hadley, Miriam Toews, Sandra Newman, Jennifer Saint, Laline Paull, Anthony Horowitz, Annie Macmanus, Karen Joy Fowler, Jennifer Egan, Louise Kennedy, Fernanda Melchor, Giles Foden, Louise O’Neill, Patrick Gale, Joanne Harris, Alison Weir, Karen Campbell, Patrick McCabe, Celia Imrie, Ardal O’Hanlon, Michael Morpurgo, Miles Jupp, Kate Mosse, Alan Titchmarsh and many more. Inspiring life stories from Torrey Peters, Sadia Azmat, Norman Scott, Jeffrey Boakye, Sheila Hancock, Minnie Driver, Jimmy Page, Melvyn Bragg, Margo Jefferson, Helen Mort, Theo Fennell, David Harewood, Ed Balls, Alex Renton, Rebecca Mead, Justin Webb, Sarfraz Manzoor, Jude Rogers, Steve Thompson, Sinead Gleeson and Guy Leschziner. Hay-on-Wye, 01497 822629, www.hayfestival.org Thurs 2 - Sun 5 June HOW THE LIGHT GETS IN 2022 The World’s largest festival of philosophy and music. Speakers include Richard Dawkins, Yuval Noah Harari, Slavoj Zizek, Isy Suttie, Doc Brown, Sir Roger Penrose, Sabine Hossenfelder, Michio Kaku, Gillian Tett, Steven Berkoff, Aaron Bastani, Margaret Hodge, Dallas Campbell, Tommy Curry, Simon Blackburn, Alex O’Connor, Rupert Sheldrake, Catherine Heymans, Massimo Pigliucci, Lisa Randall, Katherine Angel, Simon Baron-Cohen, Mary Ann Sieghart and many more. Use Code Broadsheep2022 to get 20% off festival tickets. Hay-on-Wye, www.howthelightgetsin.org Fri 3 June LEOMINSTER FESTIVAL ‘Tales from my Travels’, a talk by Joe Cocker, with afternoon tea. Lion Ballroom, Leominster, 3pm. www.leominsterfestival.org Mon 6 June AN EVENING WITH IAN RANKIN A special evening with Ian Rankin in conversation with Jude Rogers about ‘The Dark Remains’. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £15, includes a copy of ‘The Dark Remains’, 01874 611622. Mon 6 June & Mon 4 July ROSS ARTS SOCIETY 6 June - ‘Fiction, Fallacy and Fake News, Spin and Propaganda in Art through the Ages’. A lecture by Geri Parlby. 4 July - ‘Habitat Catalogued’, a lecture by Caroline Macdonald-Haig. Larruperz Centre, Grammar School Close, Ross-on-Wye, 1.30pm, £10, 01989 565465. Tues 7 June HOMO SAPIENS: ALL THE SAME, ALL DIFFERENT? A talk by Dr Audrey Nunn, a Social Anthropologist, Educationalist and inveterate traveller. College Hall, Hereford Cathedral, 7pm, £10, www.herefordcathedral.org

Tues 7 & Mon 4 July TYBERTON SUMMER TALKS 7 June - John Bell of the Iona Community. 4 July - Julie Canolis speaking on Pilgrimage, Geography and Mischievous Theology with Evenson sungy by the Wanatchee Trinity Church Girls Choir. St Mary’s Church, Tyberton, 7.30pm, £8, www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tyberton-talks Thurs 9 June THROUGH A WILD LENS WITH TOBY STRONG Toby Strong is a multi-Emmy and BAFTA award-winning wildlife cameraman who has worked on many of the BBC’s landmark series over the last 25 years. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £11.50-£9.50, 01874 611622. Sun 12 June THE PRESENCE OF ABSENCE Join author of ‘The Long Field’, Pamela Petro in conversation with author Annie Garthwaite, along with former National Poet of Wales Gillian Clarke, poet and playwright Menna Elfyn, poet Paul Henry and writer and broadcaster Mike Parker, author of ‘On the Red Hill’, for a day of poetry and prose about how important place is to us. Aardvark Books, Brampton Bryan, near Bucknell, 9.30am-5pm, £35 for the day. Complimentary tea/coffee/ biscuits, please phone 01547 530744 in advance to book lunch or bring a picnic. Event curated by Anna Dreda, Wenlock Book Events. Booking via email wenlockbooks. co.uk or 07772 288077. Wed 15 June TALES FROM THE TOMBS An evening of local history, stories in and around St Mary’s churchyard, with local historian, Heather Hurley. Ross Parish Church, 7pm, £7 (including wine) from www.rossparishes.uk or on the door. Wed 15 June AN EVENING WITH SHANE WILLIAMS Presented by Ad/Lib (Cymru) and RCT Theatres. With Phyl Harries and Ieuan Rhys. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555. Wed 15 June LEOMINSTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY ‘Medieval Life in Marks and Carving’, an illustrated talk by The Revd Will Pridie. John Abel Room, Grange Court, 7.30pm, members free, visitors £4 on the door, 01568 613695. Thurs 23 June PETER SNOW & ANN MACMILLAN ‘Treasures of World History: The Story of Civilization in 50 Documents’. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm, 01584 811442. Fri 24 June MEDIEVAL MIDSUMMER PARTY Celebrate the season with a night of medieval revelry feasting, story telling, poetry, print making, historical talks & outdoor games. Ever wanted to know more about medieval sex? Now’s your chance! Tickets £12, please book. Pot & Page, 8 New St, Ledbury, from 6pm, www.potandpage.co.uk Sun 26 June BOOK LAUNCH ‘The Burning Bracken’ by Morgan Davies. Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, 3pm, free, 01686 688369.

Sat 25 & Sun 26 June MAESYRONNEN CHAPEL OPEN HOUSE & FESTIVAL WEEKEND Celebrating 325 years of worship. Live band, guest speakers, musicians and poets, children’s activities, guided tours of chapel, chapel cottage open (book in advance), refreshments and stalls. Open 10am-5pm, all events free. Maesyronnen Chapel, just outside Glasbury-on-Wye, signposted from the A438, www.beacons.wales/1maesyronnen Tues 28 June CONVERSATIONS AT THE CHAPEL – WILLIAM DALRYMPLE In conversation with Alastair Laurence. William Dalrymple is the bestselling author of the Wolfson Prize-winning White Mughals. The Chapel, Abergavenny, 7.30pm. Pre-Talk Suppers available downstairs at the Chapel. Booking essential. £10, 01873 852690 / 736430, www.artshopmaterials.co.uk Fri 8 July SAVE THE LUGG An evening of information and debate, exploring reasons and solutions. Speakers include: Helen Stace, Herefordshire Wildlife Trust - more wildlife: a living river. Penelope Gane, lead solicitor Fish Legal - making polluters pay. Dr Alison Caffyn, Cardiff University - the proliferation of intensive poultry units in Herefordshire. Andrew McRobb, Herefordshire CPRE - citizen science water testing and data capture. Grange Court, Leominster, 6.30pm, speakers 7-8pm, audience Q&A and discussion 8-9pm. Sponsored by Herefordshire CPRE. Further information, email admin@cpreherefordshire.org.uk

Workshops & Courses Fri 3 June (monthly on the first Friday POT AND PAGE BOOK CLUB Join fellow bookworms to discuss ‘Detransition, Baby’ by Torrey Peters as our Pride month pick. A meal inspired by the book will be served during the evening and our all local bar will be open serving literary cocktails until close. Free entry, but please book your space online, www.potandpage.co.uk. Pot & Page, 8 New St, Ledbury, 7pm, 01531 248743. Mon 20 June CREATIVE CLOISTERS: POETRY Using extracts from existing poems as a starting point, view a short video telling the story of the Cloisters, then visitors can wander through the Cloisters, writing their own pieces of poetry. Hereford Cathedral, 10am, £5, advance booking essential, www.herefordcathedral.org Sat 25 June SOFTLADS CREATIVE WRITING Artist Oliver Bliss, whose exhibition #SoftLads is exhibiting in the gallery in June, and Holly Winter Hughes, Director of The Word Association, host a free creative writing workshop to provide an opportunity to explore the themes within #SoftLads and write creative responses to the work. Exploring notions of masculinity, with themes spanning from contemporary hero worship, body image, activism, sexuality, gender variation and history of identity. For ages 16+. Any level of experience is welcome, and you will have the opportunity to ask the artist questions about the work directly. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 10am-1pm, free. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ softlads-creative-writing-oliver-bliss-tickets

Until June 2022 FOR EXPERIENCED WRITERS Intimate monthly seminars with Angela France, organised in partnership with The Poetry School. Maximum of eight students. 14 June. Barrett Browning Institute, Ledbury, 6-8.30pm, £265, email administration@poetryschool.com 0207 582 1679.

Every Tuesday READING ROOM The Courtyard, Hereford, 10.30am-12.30pm, £55 per term, 01432 340555.

June & July RED EARTH ARTS STUDIO WORKSHOPS 16 & June & 14 July - Thursday Theme Reads, bring something to read aloud for 5 mins max on a given theme, 10.30am-12pm at Red Earth Arts Studio or 7-8.30pm on Zoom, £5. 26 June - Eco-Haiku, combining visual art and poetry activities, suitable for beginners, 10am-4pm, £65. 30 June & 28 July - Thursday Theme Writes, using different themes as starting points, suitable for beginners, 10.30am-12.30pm at Red Earth Arts Studio or 7-9pm on Zoom, £12. 18 July - Shape-Shift Words, a practical workshop day with Sara-Jane Arbury and Jeanette McCulloch exploring and interpreting creative writing, words and text as visual art, 10am-4pm, £65. 24 July - Write Poetry, suitable for beginners and experienced writers, 10.30am12.30pm. 27 July - Write Poetry - Online Zoom workshop for beginners and experienced writers, 7-9pm, £12. Workshops run by Sara-Jane Arbury. Red Earth Arts Studio 4, Homend, Ledbury, 07814 830031, sjarbury@gmail.com

First Wednesday of each month BABARS’ BOOK CLUB All welcome, 6.30pm, Babar’s Cafe, Union St, Hereford, 01432 342334.

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. 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.

Last Tuesday of each month HOMEND POETS Share words written by themselves or others. Music, good company and food. No booking required. Pot & Page, 8 New St, Ledbury, 6.30pm, www.potandpage.co.uk

First Wednesday of the month POETRY CAFE, Charlton Arms, Ludlow, 7.30pm, 01584 872813. 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 Last Thursday of the month BOOK CLUB De Koffie Pot, Bridge St, Hereford, 8pm, 01432 357753, ECStarling@theherefordacademy.org.uk Fridays READING ROOM EXTRA The Courtyard, Hereford, 6-8pm, £55 per term, 01432 340555. 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.

grass roots Boris Push for More Reactors – With No Fix for N-Waste

ORIS Johnson has flung himself with gusto into a fullscale drive to build more nuclear power plants. This matters to people in Wales, because one of the new plants is to be at Wylfa in Anglesey. And across England and Wales, Johnson is talking about not just one or two new reactors. He is pledging an all-out nuclear drive that will break modern records. He has said, “We’re going to build a nuclear reactor every year rather than once every decade.” Despite his credibility problems, let’s take Johnson’s pledge at face value. If this government or any successor were actually to try to deliver new reactors at the rate Johnson claims, the treasury would risk running out of capital spending money before even the first of these power plants was up and running. However, it’s not just the eye-watering cost of such a splurge that causes alarm for some people. Let’s put on one side the risk of a big accident – like Fukushima, Chernobyl, or Three Mile Island in the USA. And let’s just dwell on the highly radioactive waste that’s been building up at nuclear plants in Britain since the 1950s. A fair amount of this stuff is so toxic that it will still be hazardous in a quarter of a million years from now. And what is the plan for dealing with that very dangerous waste? To put it in a hole in the ground. Er...That’s it, basically. The hole in the ground is currently termed a GDF. A Geological Disposal Facility. This term infuriates opponents of nuclear power. To them the idea of “disposal” of material so toxic and so long-lived is preposterous. If we have any regard for future generations, our descendants will need to know, in detail, the location of the waste, its condition, and how to move it safely in case of earthquake, leakage, and so on. This is where the idea of geological storage begins to unravel. What do we know about what was happening in our local area as recently as a thousand years ago? Not a lot. So how much less can we guess about events thousands of years from now. If we try to guess at prevailing conditions tens, or hundreds, of thousands of years into the future we enter the realm of wild speculation. Given the vast length of time involved, how deep in the ground should this highly radioactive material be buried? 500 feet? A thousand feet? And will greater depth give greater safety? How do we warn our descendants what’s down there? OK, they can read, can’t they? But what if a couple of thousand years has passed, and the lingo of the locals is as different from ours as is, say, ancient Greek? Or what if western Europe is ruled by a post-Soviet state which has banned English and French? In case people do need to modify or move the burial site after some natural calamity, where do they find the protective clothing? OK, it’s in a special store. But maybe the storage building has been destroyed by violent weather or flooding? And so on...

Derelict radioactive waste ponds at Sellafield

How can 21st century humans signpost to future people the fact that a chamber several hundred metres below ground contains deadly material which can invisibly irradiate a human body and kill the person in less than an hour. How do you draw a picture of a human adult or child being bombarded by highly radioactive but totally invisible particles? Let’s go back to the role of Anglesey and the eight or ten other areas where new reactors might be sited in the future. Four years ago, people in Wales were invited to two meetings, to discuss a geological burial place for highly radioactive nuclear waste. One gathering was to be held in Llandudno. The other in Swansea. The aim to see if any community would be willing to host such a site. A potential reward of up to £2.5 million a year was mentioned - if and when boreholes were drilled. The Labour MP for Gower, Tonia Antoniazzi, went ballistic when she heard about the meetings. She was furious that Welsh Assembly members had been kept in the dark. The Wales Online website reported that similar events would be held at quite a few places in England. After that the story seemed to peter out. I can only assume there was not a positive response and that the whole process was terminated. It has long been assumed by independent experts that a deep geological store for high level nuclear waste has no chance of acceptance anywhere except near Sellafield in Cumbria, where thousands of jobs already depend on the nuclear industry. In the last 70 years Britain has created tens of thousands of tons of highly radioactive waste which we still have no idea what to do with. To add to that now the waste from all the new reactors planned by Boris Johnson seems to me irresponsible, to say the least. Julian O’Halloran

Correction... In May’s Broad Sheep I said Labour must have gone pro-nuclear last year. In fact its policy seems to have changed in early 2017, during the Copeland by-election, while Jeremy Corbyn was still party leader.

Green Events Thurs 2 - Sat 4 June FLOWER FESTIVAL Floral displays by members of Presteigne Flower Club, all on the theme of re-using, found or home-made objects. St Andrew’s Church, Presteigne, 10am-4pm, free entry, refreshments, stalls, raffle, 01544 267898. Thurs 2 - Sun 5 June LEOMINSTER FESTIVAL 2 June - Leominster Ramblers Walk, 8.5 mile walk to Berrington and back. 4 June - ECHO Colour Run, 5K, 2.5K & 1K, Bridge St Sports Centre, 10am. 4 June Heritage Walk, Corn Square, 11am. 5 June Allotment Open Day, Ginhall Lane. 5 June - Leominster Loop Walk. Further details at www.leominsterfestival.org Until Sun 5 June HAY FESTIVAL Hay-on-Earth and the Natural World features Andy Fryers, Adele Nozedar, Lizzie Harper, Anna Jones, Hannah Bourne-Taylor, Minette Batters, Nick Palmer and Rob Penn, plus many more. Hay-on-Wye, 01497 822629, www.hayfestival.org Sun 5 June WALK THE LEOMINSTER LOOP! Meet 10am, location given on booking. Seven miles, stiles, tough footwear required, £3, children free, from Leominster TIC. Wed 8, Sat 25 June, Wed 6 July, Sat 27 August & Wed 7 September OPEN GARDENS Explore the Chapter House, Cloister garden, Canon’s garden, Dean’s garden and Bishop’s garden. (25 June NGS). Hereford Cathedral, bookable sessions between 10am and 3.30pm, £5, www.herefordcathedral.org Fri 10 June THE ORGAN WALK - LEOMINSTER TO MONKLAND Four miles, 11am Leominster TIC, Corn Square, walk the Arrow Valley for a 2.30pm organ recital at Monkland Church by Peter Dyke. Bring lunch for riverside picnic. £8 covers walk concert, refreshments, minibus to town after event. Booking at Leominster TIC. Sat 11 & Sun 12 June HELLENS GARDEN FESTIVAL ‘Growing the Future - The Revolution Starts Here’. Programme includes talks by Terry Walton, Gardeners’ Question Time, insect inspired workshops, nature play activities and actions for wildlife. All profits donated to St Michael’s Hospice and Back to the Wild CIC. Hellens Manor, Much Marcle, near Ledbury, www.hellensgardenfestival.co.uk Sun 19 June SECRET GARDENS OF LUDLOW 12 noon till 6.00pm. 10 private gardens, diverse in style, size & setting. Ticket/map £10 available on line from www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk or in person from the Assembly Rooms Box Office, Market Square, Ludlow, 01584 873229. June NGS POWYS GARDENS 2 June - Llysdinam, Newbridge-on-Wye, 2-5pm, £5. 4 & 5 June - Bryn Celyn, Cwmnantymeichaid, 1-5pm, £5. 4 June - Llanstephan House, 1-5pm, £5. 12 June, Little House, Llandinam, 1-4.30pm, £4.50. 17 & 24 June White Hopton Farm, Sarn, pre-book, £7. 17 June - Welsh Lavender, Maesmynis, Builth, pre-book, £5. 18 & 19 June - Tranquility Haven, Whitton, 2-5pm, £4.50. 25 & 26 June - 1 Ystrad House & No 2 The Old Coach House, Knighton, 1-5pm, £5. 25 & 26 June Bron Hafren, Garthmyl, 2-5pm, £5. 25 & 26 June - The Hymns, Walton, 10.30am-5pm, £5. 26 June - Cwm Weeg, Dolfor, 2-5pm, £6. 26 June New Radnor Gardens, 10.30am-4.30pm, £6. Details www.ngs.org.uk

Fri 8 July SAVE THE LUGG An evening of information and debate, exploring reasons and solutions. Speakers include: Helen Stace, Herefordshire Wildlife Trust - more wildlife: a living river. Penelope Gane, lead solicitor Fish Legal - making polluters pay. Dr Alison Caffyn, Cardiff University - the proliferation of intensive poultry units in Herefordshire. Andrew McRobb, Herefordshire CPRE - citizen science water testing and data capture. Grange Court, Leominster, 6.30pm, speakers 7-8pm, audience Q&A and discussion 8-9pm. Sponsored by Herefordshire CPRE. Further information, email admin@cpreherefordshire.org.uk Sat 9 & Sun 10 July GLASBURY ARTS OPEN GARDENS 10 open gardens in Glasbury-on-Wye. Plus live music and art. 11am-4pm, purchase tickets on both days at Glasbury VH from 10.45am, ticket includes map. No dogs. All proceeds to Glasbury Arts. www.glasburyarts.co.uk Sun 10 July LUDLOW’S GREEN FESTIVAL The county’s largest event that brings environmental issues to the forefront in an interactive and entertaining way. Castle Square, Ludlow, 10am-3pm, free. Part of Ludlow Fringe Festival, www.ludlowfringefestival.co.uk June - December LOCAL NATURAL HISTORY TALKS Learn from experts in their field: mammals, moths, bees, freshwater habitats, birds, fungi, fossils. CARAD, East St, Rhayader, £5 with free refreshments, book online, www.carad.org.uk Wed & Sat until September GARDEN TOURS Discover the historic gardens around Hereford Cathedral. Wed 2.30pm, Sat 11am, £6, www.herefordcathedral.org/ garden-tours June SHROPSHIRE HILLS DISCOVERY CENTRE Until 3 June - ‘Be A Plant Whisperer, with various fun activities for half-term, 1-2.30pm, £4.40 per accompanied child, booking essential. 8 June - Walk 3, Early Summer Birdwatching, 9.30am. 11 June - Discovering Dragonflies Workshop Session 1: The Cycle of Life - from egg to aerial acrobat! Bring wellies and waterproofs, plus identifcation guides and hand lens if you have them, 10am-4pm, lunch can be purchased from the cafe or bring a packed lunch, £15 per workshop, booking essential. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, 01588 676060. June KNIGHTON COMMUNITY WOODLANDS GROUP We manage woodlands for the benefit of wildlife and our members. 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 Thursday of the month KINGTON KLEEN Networking drinks. Oxford Arms, Kington, from 7pm, www.kingtonkleen.org.uk Thurs February GREENPEACE TALK Informal meeting of local activists and supporters to discuss campaigns and how we can get involved. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7.30pm, pbdelphiee@hotmail.com

complementary therapies Disclaimer. We would like to emphasise that these listings relate to COMPLEMENTARY medicine practitioners. Broad Sheep does not endorse any of the practitioners or healing methods listed. We provide no recommendation and take no responsibility for their content. A is for ACUPUNCTURE with Joanna Bruce RGN, MBAcC at The Body Clinic, Leominster & Richard’s Castle. Treating pain (NICE recommended) and long-term health conditions since 1985. Food intolerance testing. Phone 01584 831 840 or text 07984 460969. E-booking: www.thebodyclinicleominster.co.uk ACCREDITED, EXPERIENCED PSYCHOTHERAPIST & COUNSELLOR: One-to-one sessions for adults age 18 upwards, in Hay-on-Wye (HR3) and by online video. Find relief from anxiety and depression; overcome trauma; transform anger and low self-worth; navigate divorce, bereavement, and other difficult life experiences. Contact Sarah Hamilton at HAY COUNSELLING, 07580 482751, www.haycounselling.co.uk. 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

Human medical / Sport Rehabilitation

Clinic addresses: Hay-on-Wye Google: Pinewood Health & Beauty Hay-on-Wye. Leominster www.thebodyclinicleominster.co.uk

Veterinary Low Level Laser Therapy I will travel to your horses and pets.

Louisa Clarke BSc (hons) Cert Ed. RVN, BHSPT Email: thebrightnbutecompany@gmail.com Mobile: 07972 220082 Web: www.thebright-n-bute-company.com

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 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 ASTROLOGY Have you ever wondered if your life is on the right path, or what the year might hold in these uncertain times? Astrological interpretations including natal and year ahead from Pagan Art. www.paganart.co.uk/astrology 10% off first chart with code BS22CA. THE BRIGHT N BUTE COMPANY - Medical/Sports & Veterinary - K-laser (low level laser therapy) endorsed by vets (VBS Direct) & NHS (NICE guidance) for GP practices & medical profession. Contact: Louisa Clarke BSc(hons) RVN BHSPT Cert Ed. Email: thebrightnbutecompany@gmail.com Website: https://the-bright-n-bute-company.business.site 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. CLEAR HEAD, FREE BODY, OPEN HEART Craniosacral Therapy, Therapeutic Massage and Yoga Classes with Clare Johnson, to help you feel more at ease and aligned physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. I work in Ludlow and Elton, near Wigmore. Please phone 07980 070675 or email clareswork@gmail.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. For more information 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. Author of “The Horse Leads the Way”. Shropshire/Herefordshire/Borders. Contact me on: 01588 630061/07583 726207; angela@equinereflections. co.uk; or visit www.thehorsestruth.co.uk HEREFORD HOMEOPATH Juliet Ablett RHom, MARH, MNCHM. Holistic health care with experienced practitioner using homeopathy, essences and homeobotanicals; safe and effective for all ages. I work with you as an individual, listening without judgement, working with whatever issues or problems you may have. Regular clinics in Monmouth and Hereford, incl. Saturday morning children’s clinic in Hereford. See website: www.julietablett.co.uk or contact Juliet at juliet@julietablett.co.uk or 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 07910 892172. HYPNOTHERAPY Vicky Nicolson-James DipHP HWHP Herefordshire based empathetic hypnotherapist offering online or 1-1 therapy to help you live the life you want and deserve. Professional Hypnotherapy Practitioner Association and National Society of Hypnotherapy. T:01568 760 306 E: vickynicolsonjames@gmail.com WhatsApp: 07790 162067. 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).

Homeopathy, Life Coaching

Richard Corry LCHE

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20 years experience Free 15 minute call T: 078 830 66987 E: Richcorry@hotmail.com W: www.Richardcorry.com

LIFE COACHING & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT I’ve been practicing for 27 years and offer a safe confidential space to off load your stresses and problems bringing relief and skills for life enabling you to be your true, authentic, fulfilled, relaxed and happier self. I’m compassionate, empathic, focused and work with integrity. Check my profile online at The Body Clinic Leominster and for booking an appointment or call me on 07903 415359. Suzanna Underwood Graduate Life Coach and Person Centred Counsellor. 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. 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 NUTRITIONAL THERAPIST JULIE HOWES If you suffer gut problems, dementia, hormone imbalance, chronic fatigue or any degenerative disease, I can help. Four consultations £150. Home visits or therapy room Hereford. Call 07462 937 389. Web site juliehowesnutrition.com Email juliehowesnutrition@outlook.com ONE-TO-ONE SHADOW WORK SESSIONS EXPERIENTIAL, RELATIONAL & EMBODIED THERAPEUTIC PROCESS Shadow work is a great way of approaching your inner experience and those things you want to change. It is a deep, sensitive and safe way of working with all manner of issues even when you have no idea how or where to begin. As we unburden ourselves from the limiting beliefs, behaviours and associated stuck emotions what emerges is an integrity and an authentic expression of our true self; a wholeness from which flows a greater engagement and enjoyment of life. I offer experiential psychotherapeutic process for personal development and for the exploration and transformation of inner conflict and difficulty. Find out more and schedule a free 30-minute consultation at: www.inner-truth.co.uk Alasdair Kirk - 07878 964 792. 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.

YOGA IN PRESTEIGNE Group classes - both live and online. Individual tuition in Stapleton. Moving consciously with the breath

Marie Hudson 01544 260352 www.theyogapractice.org.uk

PARKINSON’S LIFE PROGRAMME: 1 to 1 Neuro Physio-Led Coaching, Education and Exercise for People with Parkinson’s and their Families. A Flexible and Positive Approach from Diagnosis onwards. Sarah Edwards Parkinson’s Specialist Physiotherapist, MCSP HCPC-Registered. Clinic Based in Castle Street, Hereford. Home or Gym visits available. Contact us on 01432 628123 or www.edwardsphysio.co.uk 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 REIKI I’ve been a Reiki practitioner and Spiritual Healer for 15 years. It’s a very gentle powerful healing of the mind and body, relieving pain, stress and anxiety bringing relief, comfort and relaxation. Check my profile online at The Body Clinic Leominster and for booking an appointment or call me on 07903 415359. Suzanna Underwood Advanced Reiki Master. SPIRITUAL HEALER. 30 years plus experience. One-on-one healing and ‘introduction to healing’ workshops. “If you truly know yourself you will truly know freedom”. Please contact Gilly Williamson, MNFSH, Field House, Kinnerton. 01547 560874. SOULFUL AND SHAMANIC HEALING AND GUIDANCE WITH SUE ROSE GOULD. Facilitating wellbeing to realise fullest potential through Soul Plan coaching and Shamanic Practice. All consultations can be virtual and online. Contact Sue through website: suepg.co.uk or message 07591 130762. SOUND HEALING TRAINING AND WORKSHOP RETREATS We run the 5 part Sound Therapy training programme for the College of Sound Healing as weekend retreats in the beautiful setting of Primrose Haven with lovely gardens and sacred spaces. Also Seasonal Sounds Days and weekend retreats: Sound Healing and Nature; Magical Resonance of Celtic Sounds and Sound and gardening for the soul. Retreat stays in our cosy Shepherd Huts. Occasional evening sound and Gong meditations. Please contact Paul Benham, paul@primrosehavenretreats.co.uk and www.primrosehavenretreats.co.uk. 07811 816637. THE BODY CLINIC LEOMINSTER HEALTH A holistic health centre at 17, West Street, Leominster HR6 8EP. Health Assessments, Sports & Holistic massage, Acupuncture, Osteopathy, Hypnotherapy, Thai massage, Reflexology, Mindfulness, Yoga, Tai Chi, Life coaching, Counselling (adults and young people), Reiki. Support with rehabilitation, pain, long term health conditions, women’s and men’s health, mental health, fertility and pregnancy. www.thebodyclinicleominster T: 01568 368 907/ 07493 078 566 E: thebodyclinicleominster@gmail.com ~ZX

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 inperson 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. FELDENKRAIS Awareness Through Movement Classes. Learn to move more freely, with greater ease and flexibility, improving posture, balance and coordination. The Feldenkrais method uses a combination of gentle movement and relaxed attention to improve comfort and function and to enhance our sense of well being. Online classes (Tuesday mornings and Wednesday evenings); live classes in Tenbury (Wednesday mornings). To book and for more information, please contact Jane at janesethi@yahoo.co.uk or on 07949 432555. 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/ 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 YOGA & AYURVEDA Individual yoga practice. Diet. Exercise. Life Balance. Jill Bonner BA PGCE Art. DIPL Yoga Therapy. DIPL Ayurveda Therapy. Details 07789 428109. 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. Mondays MAMA MOJO YOGA FLOW The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 10.30am, £6, 01743 234970. Tuesdays VOICE YOGA (YOGIC SINGING) Willey Chapel, LD8 2NA, 11am. Also online via Zoom Mondays 6pm. No singing or yoga experience necessary! Learn how to connect to your most peaceful place through your voice. Contact Liv: oliviapreye@gmail.com or visit www. voiceyoga.co.uk Thursdays YOGA With Karen Booth. Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, near Newtown, 4.30pm-6pm, 01686 688369.

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