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We take no responsibility for the veracity of the information herein Clare Edwards The Lodge, Westhide, Hereford, HR1 3RQ Tel: 01432 850444

Happy Memories & a Bad Memory 50 years ago I spent a very happy two years at Bournemouth Art College. I had a great time there, although never having been to college before I wrongly assumed all colleges had the same laissez-faire attitude, miles of golden beaches and plentiful supply of top-notch accommodation. How wrong I was! Since then I have never been back and so I jumped at the chance of a trip along Bournemouth seafront from Sandbanks to my old hunting ground Hengistbury Head in the company of a gang of custom bicycle makers called The Crank Jesters. I arrived the night before and ate a lonely meal in a Portuguese restaurant in a town centre that although roughly the same topography as ‘old Bournemouth’ rang no bells whatsoever. The next day we cruised slowly from millionaires row to Hengistbury and back again and it’s fair to say I didn’t recognise a single thing! It seems Bournemouth has been wiped from my personal hard drive. On Saturday July 7th Sheep Music returns to its birthplace the Warden Presteigne with a day of music and entertainment in memory of one of its founding members, Nicola Humphries who sadly died last year. I am assuming although this first festival was 25 years ago I won’t have the same problem recognising the place as I go there 3 times a week to chase squirrels. Well it’s actually the dog that chases the squirrels (unsuccessfully), I just watch. In the late 1980s a large group of Presteigne friends would gather every evening in the Farmers Arms to drink Guinness and put the world to rights. When the Berlin Wall began to crumble there was much for us to discuss but it was only Nicola who jumped on a plane and headed for Berlin to be a part of it. When she returned with tales of wild nights in Berlin we decided to put a band together and go and play in Eastern Europe. Along with Chas and Dave (no, not that Chas and Dave!) we bought an old Mercedes and headed for Berlin. We ended up in Prague playing lots of weird clubs on the underground scene and it was there we met Czech fiddle ace Honza Hruby and his band Kukulin.

Honza Hruby

Back in Britain we decided to put an openair summer gig together for Kukulin to play and after looking at all the possible sites decided The Warden was far the most stunning location. We Email: info@broadsheep.com also thought if we were going to put up tents, get Website: www.broadsheep.com a generator and a PA system some food and a bar for just one gig we might as well extend it to 2 days and invite some local bands to play as well. So was born the first Sheep Music and that event, incidentally, spawned this magazine. After a couple of years Sheep Music outgrew the Warden and moved on to pastures new but never anywhere as beautiful as its original site. The Warden is a charming spot atop an ancient castle mound. Everyone is encouraged to bring a picnic (to share if desired) and enjoy a day of fantastic music, join in with games and activities or simply sit in the sun and soak up the atmosphere. For those who were on the Warden all those years ago it promises to bring back a lot of (we hope) happy memories. The music features sets from local favourites Little Rumba, Presteigne Pop Choir and Liv and Bertie. From further afield there’ll be sets from indie pop act The New Planet Animals and the band that everybody’s talking about from Hay, Black Mountain Boy. For children there will be games and workshops.

An early Sheep Music pic on the Warden

The event begins at 3pm and will run into the evening finishing at at 10.30. There is more information and ticket details on the advert which is on the back cover.

Cover pic: Golden Age of TV, Party in the Park, Bishop’s Castle - 21 July

small ads CHAIR CANING/RUSHING/DANISH CORD SEAT REPAIRS. Furniture repairs. Advice. Paul Richards 01544 209067. VIOLIN & VIOLA LESSONS given by experienced professional in Presteigne. All abilities and styles taught. John Hymas 07969 440183. LEARN GUITAR (ACOUSTIC OR ELECTRIC) Individual tuition for adults 16 plus, music graduate, professional guitarist. Whatever level, you’ll learn songs or music you enjoy. 07729 059847, 01584 876584, paul.wrightson@gmail.com PIANO TUNER AND TECHNICIAN Based in Llanidloes, serving Mid-Wales. Please contact Matt 01686 412753 or 07843 440789 or email vicky@mousematt.net P/T OR OCCASIONAL WORK WANTED Cheerful, fit, educated, mature woman seeks employment. Clean driving licence, DBS checked. Anything considered from office/business support to house sitting including driving, gardening and dog walking. Phone Katie 01547 520328. PEMBRIDGE ALLOTMENT’S ASSOCIATION have several plots to let for the coming season large or small, lovely setting and very reasonable rates, please contact Rosie on 078660 27774 for details. We look forward to welcoming new members. PRESTEIGNE POP CHOIR Every Thursday. Contact John Hymas for details: 07969 440183, john@johnhymas.com CATERING CROCKERY, CUTLERY AND GLASSWARE FOR HIRE. Up to 100 settings. Contact Ruth on 01544 350559 or 07870 752325.

JAZZ PIANO TUITION A specially created course for beginners through to intermediate level students. Also coaching for Associated Board jazz exams. Now taking students in Presteigne and surrounding area. Simon Deeley, 07890 303681. simon.deeley@aol.com TREE PRUNING SERVICES From one branch to an entire orchard. Tel: 01544 260656. MANTON CUSTOMS Shropshire based luthier. Handmade electric instruments and guitar repair services. info@mantoncustoms.co.uk BLACKSMITHING EVENING CLASSES MORNING CLASSES AND SHORT COURSES at Bluefoot Forge. For details, phone 01544 267810. info@wherethelightgetsin.co.uk or visit www.wherethelightgetsin.co.uk FIDDLE LESSONS - Friendly, experienced fiddle teacher available for lessons, all ages, all levels. I teach in a fun and relaxed way. I will help with confidence, flow, technique, bowing, style and tune repertoire. My focus is mainly on the Irish tradition. Please get in touch. Herefordshire/Worcestershire/Gloucestershire area. Caitlin - cait@globe-ents.co.uk 07912 014636. WANTED URGENTLY VINTAGE CLOTHING for male/ female, plus accessories including jewellery, shoes, etc. Also wanted: quality curtains, lace and textiles, even damaged. Plus designer clothing including male/female... tweeds, evening dresses etc. Also unusual items including fans etc. Please telephone: Annie 07798 632247. Teagowns and Textiles. annies.30@hotmail.com VIOLIN/VIOLA LESSONS All styles, all ages, beginners to advanced. Help with composition, theory, aural training. Accompaniment also offered. Ring Tony on 01544 321925 or visit his website: http://camelmusic.co.uk for a CV and more information. WORKSHOPS FROM THE SMALL BUSINESS CLINIC: Please visit our website at www.smallbusinessclinic.co.uk for details of all our workshops or call 07825 987114. ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS FROM ONLY 50P PER WEEK 1000 direct unique hits per month, top of the page on Google when you type in Presteigne, all administrative work done by volunteers, project is not for profit. SUPPORT YOUR TOWN WEBSITE. Very cheap rates: 50p per week, or full page £1 per week. For more information go to www.presteigne.org.uk, email jtennanteyles@gmail.com or telephone James Tennant-Eyles on 01544 267363. A STITCH IN TIME Careful repairs & creative alterations to well-loved clothes. Vintage a speciality. Anne 01544 267997. COURTYARD ANTIQUES, HIGH ST, PRESTEIGNE. A most unusual shop offering an eclectic and interesting collection of fine quality antiques, decorative and quirky items, Staffordshire pottery, country furniture and books. 01544 267033. aeleavis@yahoo.co.uk www.facebook.com/courtyardantiquespresteigne HAYSTACKS MUSIC, Backfold, 2 Castle Wall, Hay-onWye, HR3 5EQ. Tel: 07527 298199. Headline making independent music shop only a one minute walk from the main car park. A destination shop packed with new and machine cleaned vinyl records, CDs, books and more. 1000’s of items £4 or less.

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HERE was a bit of consternation down the Plant Hire this morning. Someone at the counter was saying that there was a government move to ban Lynx, the well-known deodorant, because young persons with nothing better to do were squirting it into plastic bags and inhaling the fumes. This at first seems an unlikely story, as various connoisseurs who seemed to have tried it were saying. The stink of Lynx, they said, would gag a maggot, give them a nice whiff of CS gas any day. But in the end the whole thing dissolved into a general shaking of heads and people saying if it ain’t Lynx it’s diesels, they will be banning skim milk next. After which the company dispersed about its lawful avocations, viz. sewage and bricklaying. But on the way home with the 40cwt Road Roller I realised that actually the Lynx-bagging scandal is a brilliant idea, carried only halfway. British Productivity, we are told, is at an all-time low and is a disgrace and all that. Banning things like DIY calor gas systems for your van, and packing parachutes for the life partner with whom you are not currently getting on all that well, is by no means productive. Piecemeal, is how they would describe it at the CBI. The only possible solution for those with our welfare at heart is to ban absolutely everything, and ban it now. After which there will be nothing left to ban, and the way will be paved for a highly sophisticated regime of inspections, providing jobs for millions, increasing productivity beyond recognition and producing a workforce with the world’s first negative unemployment figures.

The only way anything at all will be allowed will be by specific exemptions, available on a case-by-case basis on application to the relevant authority. Water taps, for instance, should (having been inspected by competent authorities) not only be marked CAUTION - WATER CAN BE HOT PARTICULARLY IF HEATED but also DROWNING HAZARD and CATS HATE THIS STUFF. Members of the public should not assume that they will automatically be entitled to use water. It is much safer for people to smell terrible and subsequently perish from dehydration than that the relevant officials should give permissions that are subsequently abused. The smell factor will increase demand for Lynx, which under the new rules will of course not be fulfillable, but a Government advertising campaign suggesting that people go outside and roll in a patch of mint should do the trick - provided always that the mint has passed inspection and is protected by appropriate signage. The conflicts engendered by the huge number of new regulations will provide more work for lawyers, always a very good thing, for lawyers anyway. All this will be much easier once we have left the EU. There will be fewer foreigners about, for one thing, so plenty of heavily-accented beefing will cease, and the spirit of the Blitz (Keep Your Mouth Shut and Carry On, Peasant) will once more spread its blessings on the land. We will sit down to our meagre lunches of unbaked (OVEN: HEAT HAZARD: HOT) bread and cheese (SLIP HAZARD. MAY ATTRACT RODENTS), and rejoice in our new sense of security. When everything is banned, there is nothing left to ban. And (hearken unto me, o my fellow citizens) if there is nothing to ban, there is nothing to fear! Llywelyn Hadid ap Twhir

Letters Greetings to you, Clare. In reading Mister Pernickety’s article on the White Lion, I can’t help but notice that the ignoramus is again in some difficulty with his Latin? There are no flatulanti - just flati - which any reputable schoolboy knows to be the Perfect Passive Participle, 1st person plural of flo, flare, flatum etc. “To blow”. Yours with increasing derision, Garth Lawson - true member of the literati...... Mr Pernickety makes no claim to be a member of the literati or, indeed the pedanti, and he protests at Mr Lawson’s use of the word ignoramus to describe him. The matter of Mr P’s pluralising of that word to ignorami was raised last month, and Mr P’s spokesperson responded privately to the complainant as follows: Mr Pernickety has asked me to thank you for your communication. He applauds your sharp-eyed pedantry and concedes a degree of rightness in your comments, but wonders if the Romans themselves might have used ‘ignoramus’ also as a noun – the way modern British pollsters use the plural term ‘Don’t knows’? As a regular reader, you might have noticed that Mr P has previously used the term ‘ignorami’ (describing, he recalls, the Range Roving classes sojourning in St Mawes, Cornwall), and was aware of the lexicographers’ view that the correct plural noun is the somewhat cumbersome ‘ignoramuses’. He takes the view that elegance and aural fluency will always trump precise rules of declension. He cannot claim that he was being ironic, seeing no purpose in doing so when it would be lost on all but a handful (such as yourself) of the Woolly Organ’s tens of thousands of readers. However, Mr Pernickety is, of course, happy to address Mr Lawson’s cavil with his use of the term flatulanti. Mr P, from time to time, is unable to find a word in current usage which will convey exactly his desired meaning. Thus, in common with many eminent and historic English scribblers - W. Shakespeare among them - he will resort to creating new words or variants of words to lend precision and colour to his writing. Perhaps Mr Lawson could try this in his own writing?

Dear editor Without reading every line in the June issue, I trust readers will sympathise with my Broad-reasoning. On reading a typical Broad Sheep, there’s an overwhelming sense of focus on the north of the county. The Courtyard is about the only Hereford presence. I say overwhelming since to go anywhere interesting my journey starts from Ross-on-Wye and I have just turned 77. Ross is not devoid of interest but you need to be of beer and skittles mentality. Haven’t noticed any events which might appeal to your readers in Ross. A Broad Sheep marketing campaign targetting Ross? Prof (ret’d) Alan F Harrison Dear Alan Thank you for your correspondence. I welcome any feed back and endeavour to act on the information received to include in Broad Sheep. I’m afraid it is not possible to contact all event organisers, particularly if I don’t know that an event is happening! But if anyone has a forthcoming event they wish to publicise, I am only too pleased to include in the FREE listings pages providing the information reaches me by the 15th of the preceding month. Clare

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art POWYS The Judge’s Lodging, Broad St, Presteigne LD8 2AD 01544 260650 www.judgeslodging.org.uk Until 18 Aug ‘Circumstantial Evidence’. SIMON DORRELL - a selling exhibition of twenty ink and gouache studies in celebration of the 21st anniversary of the restoration of the Judge’s Lodging. Open Tues-Sun and Bank Holiday Mondays, 10am-5pm. The River Cafe, Glasbury Until 8 July ‘Undercurrent’. KATHERINE SHEERS - figurative work. SARAH BOULTON - temporary sculpture. Open Mon-Sat 8.30am-late, Sun 8.30am-4pm. Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, near Newtown 01686 688369 Until 8 July The Welsh Group at 70 with guest object makers from BBK Dusseldorf. 15 July - 16 Sept Summer exhibition. HEATHER NIXON, SARA PHILPOTT, ANGELA THORPE, ANTONIA SPOWERS & ABERYSTWYTH GRADUATES. Thurs-Sun 11am-4pm. Newtown Textile Museum, 5-7 Commercial St, Newtown, SY16 2BL 01686 622024 www.newtowntextilemuseum.co.uk July One of the few surviving handloom weaving factories. Craft demonstrations on most Saturdays. Open Tues, Thurs & Fri 12-4pm, Sat 10.30am-4pm and Bank Holiday Mondays 12-4pm. Free. Old School Gallery, Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton 01547 550377 Until 1 July ANTHONY COLLIER Collection of modern art. 6 July - 19 Aug ‘Welsh Sculptors at Work’. SCULPTURE CYMRU. Open Fri-Sun 11am-5pm. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne 01544 260777 www.radnorshireartsandcraftsfoundation.org 7 July Locally made, artisan gifts, cards, furniture, paintings, and more. Open 10am-3pm. 14 July Brocante. Open 9am-1pm.

Erwood Station Gallery, Llandeilo Graban, Builth Wells, LD2 3SJ 01982 560674 July A constantly changing mix of materials and styles occupying over 2000 square feet. Complimented by paintings and sculpture, plus seasonal exhibitions. Open daily 10.30am-5pm, tea room closes 4.30pm.

Knighton Fine Art, 2 Broad Street, Knighton 01547 528052 www.knightonfineart.co.uk knightonfineart@btinternet.com July New 20th and local work from JOHN BRATBY, JOHN BRUNSDEN, ROBERT BUHLER, DRUSILLA COLE, BERYL COOK, GRAHAM EVERNDEN, JOHN HALL THORPE, EDGAR HOLLOWAY, LOIS HOPWOOD, AGNES MILLER PARKER, JOHN PIPER, LUKE PIPER, ROLAND PITCHFORTH, WILF ROBERTS, STUART ROPER, PETER STILWELL, ROBERT TAVERNER & FELIKS TOPOLSKI. Open Wed-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-1pm. Courtyard Antiques, High St, Presteigne, 01544 267033 July Antique pottery, country furniture and art. 10.30am-3pm. The Workhouse Studio, Presteigne Industrial Estate 01544 267864 July Rare antique carpets and kilims. Cafe. Mon-Sat 10am-4pm. The Hay Makers, St John’s Place, Hay-on-Wye HR3 5BN 01497 820556 Until 15 July Hay Festival Exhibition. ANDREW WADDINGTON - prints. ANNE MORGAN & ROWENA PARK - jewellery. ANDREW PENTLAND - ceramics. ED WILLIS mobiles. 16 July - 16 Sept Summer Exhibition. STEWART ROBERTS - driftwood objects. MAGGY ROBERTS paintings. MARSHALL COLMAN & BETHAN JONES - ceramics. RACHEL BROWN & NANCY PICKARD - jewellery. Open Mon-Sat 10.30am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm. Shepherd’s Ice Cream Parlour, 9 High Town, Hay-on-Wye 01497 821898 Until 11 July ‘An Eye For Nature’. LIZZIE HARPER - watercolours of wild plants and wildlife. Open Mon-Fri 9.30am-5.30pm, Sat 9.30am-6pm, Sun 10.30am-5.30pm. The Table, 43 Lion St, Hay-on-Wye HR3 5AA 01497 822802 July JOSH PARTRIDGE & TANIA MOSSE. Open Thurs-Sat 10am-5pm and open for Italian Sunday lunch with Nonna Caterina 12-3pm or by appointment. Andrew Lamont Gallery, Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, Canal Wharf, Brecon 01874 611622 Until 20 Aug ‘Rally Photography 1972 - 2017’. MAURICE SELDEN. Open theatre times.

Andrew Logan Museum of Sculpture, Berriew SY21 9PJ 01686 640689 Until 30 Sept ‘ALMoS’. A fantastical jewelled treasure trove housing a selection of Logan’s signature sculptures and jewellery. Open Sat, Sun and Bank Holidays, 12pm-4pm. Adults £3, children £1.50. Museum of Modern Art, Machynlleth 01654 703355 Until 4 Aug ‘From Dingle to Machynlleth’. DEIRDRE McKENNA. Until 4 Aug ‘Beyond the World’. LISA EURGAIN TAYLOR - paintings. 7 July - 11 Aug Tabernacle Collection. 7 July - 30 Aug Tabernacle Art Competition. 7 July - 4 Aug ‘Petals and Claws’. LIZ ELLIS - sculpture. JENNY RYRIE - paintings. DAVID HEKE photography and video. CHRIS TALLY EVANS - music/soundscape. BETTINA LANGLOIS - fine art upholstery. ANNA WIGLEY - poetry and prose. Mon-Sat 10am-4pm. Minerva Arts Centre, Llanidloes 01686 413467 7 - 21 July ‘Celebration’. A showcase of work from students of Llanidloes High School. 4 Aug - 8 Sept ‘Welsh Connections’. The Quilt Association summer show. Open 10.30am-4.30pm. Closed Sun & Mon. 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. Tower House Gallery, 29 High St, Knighton LD7 1AT 01547 529530 July Attwood, Horn, Stoves, Scantlebury, Connolly, Bearman and Fountain, plus new leather bags and briefcases. Wed-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm. Sidney Nolan Studio & Gallery, The Rodd, Presteigne 01544 260149 Until 29 Aug SIDNEY NOLAN - spray paintings. Works from three series: portraits of significant individuals, images of mythical indigenous Australian subjects and works that respond to the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody. Opening times for The Studio, Gallery and walks are Wed-Fri 11am-5pm, Sat & Sun 2-5pm, Bank holiday Monday 2-5pm, admission £5, free for students and aged 18 and under. Walks and parking free.

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Clare Malet, The Chapel, Bromyard

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Mary Edwards, Apple Store Gallery, Hereford

Theatr Hafren, Newtown 01686 614555 Until 23 Aug ‘AIG’. AIG is a confederation of artists, working in a variety of media, who originate from different cultures and wish to explore cultural diversity and promote international understanding through practising their art together and exhibiting together in their different countries. Open Mon-Fri 9.30am-3pm. Court Cupboard Gallery, New Court Farm Llantillio Pertholey, Abergavenny, NP7 8AU 01873 852011 Until 12 July IAN & PAULA RYLETT ceramics and glass. ANTHONY EVANS - paintings. 14 July - 13 Sept ANNABEL NIELSON, HANNAH DUNCAN, RHI FRANKTON, ANN OLDFIELD, LOUISE O’NEILL, BONNIE MacKINTOSH, HARRIET STILES - a wide range of styles and materials. Open 10.30am-4pm daily. Ardent Gallery, 46 High St, Brecon LD3 7AP 01874 623333 5 - 25 July 2nd Open Art Exhibition showcasing a number of artists. Original paintings of various mediums along with jewellery and sculptures. Open Mon-Sat 10am-5.30pm, Sun 11am-4pm. Coffee and cakes. The Artshop & Chapel, Abergavenny 01873 736430 Until 18 Aug ‘Hedgerows and Gardens’. A mixed summer show featuring artists GEORGE ROWLATT, CORNELIA O’DONOVAN, LILY IRWIN, ANDREA McLEAN, BARRY STEDMAN, HELEN BEARD, CATLIN JENKINS and more. Open Tues-Sat 9.15am-5pm. Oriel Davies Gallery, Newtown 01686 625041 Until 5 Sept ‘Open’. A feast of contemporary practice by established and emerging talent across the UK and overseas. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm. HEREFORDSHIRE Canwood Gallery, Checkley, HR1 4NF 07776 138668 1 - 29 July ‘Experiences of Nature ANTHONY WISHAW RA. 4 - 31 Aug Turbine Hall: ‘In the Middle of Somewhere’. A group of artists. 3 Aug - 2 Sept Main Gallery: ‘Empathy’. ANGELA AND CAROLINE SUMMERFIELD. Open Tues-Sun 11am-4pm.

Hereford Museum & Art Gallery, Broad St, Hereford 01432 260692 4 Aug - 22 Sept ‘Threads of Time’. A collection of contemporary artworks including installation, fashion and wearable art. Open Tues-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-12.30pm.

Artistree Gallery, Heritage Centre, Church Lane, Ledbury 4 - 22 July Po-Arty Collaboration 2018 Exhibition. A series of creative partnerships on a wide range of subjects fusing poets and artists to produce works of outstanding quality. Open 10.30am-4.30pm daily. Mappa Mundi & Chained Library, Hereford Cathedral 01432 374200 www.herefordcathedral.org Until 8 Sept ‘Sounds Divine’. Photographs and artefacts relating the cathedral organ, bells and bell-ringers. Open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm. Normal admission charges apply. Black & White Museum, High Town, Hereford 20 July - 2 Sept 17th Century Flowers - Children’s trail. Tues-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 11.30am-2.30pm, £2.50 adults, £1.50 children. Upstairs, Market House Gallery, Ross-on-Wye 01989 769398 July FAR Open exhibition. Artists and makers from the Forest of Dean, Wye Valley and Severnside. 3 Aug - 2 Sept ‘Made in Ross’. Local artist VANESSA RHEAD - paintings. Open 10am-4pm. The Chapel, 2 Forbury Chase, Sherford St, Bromyard HR7 4DL 07817 588981 www.thechapelbromyard.com Until 8 July ‘What the Light was Like’. Works by local artists concerning light. 17 - 19 Aug ‘Solo Shorts at the Chapel’. ROGER PERCIVAL. Open 11am-5pm with pop-up cafe. Closed Mon & Tues. Starting at Falcon Hotel, Bromyard 7 & 8 July Bromyard Art Walk. Local artists will be exhibiting their work at the Conquest Theatre, The Public Hall and a large number of HIgh Street shops. Open 11am-5pm. Programme and details from Falcon Hotel or Heritage Centre Studios or The Chapel Gallery. South Chapel, All Saint’s Church, Hereford 01432 370414 2 - 7 July JAN BISHOP - Indian silks and saris. 9 - 14 July GOLDEN VALLEY CRAFT SOCIETY. 16 - 21 July HEREFORD ARTS CIRCLE. 23 - 26 July SIAN THOMAS handmade stained glass. 27 July - 4 Aug Three Choirs Festival. 6 - 11 Aug Sale of Indian silks and saris with Jan Bishop. Mon-Sat 9.30am-5.30pm.

Made in the Marches Gallery, 12 Church St, Kington, HR5 3AZ 07531 820195 www.madeinthemarches.com July ‘Out of Earth’ - Work that is made of, and inspired by, the Earth; exploring soil itself and the life that springs from it. Featuring PAUL BAINES, JANE BISBY, WILL CARR, GILL DAVIES, LINDSAY DAVIES, CASSIA ORLANDA FINN, REBECCA FINNEY, NANCY FROST, KATIE GAMBLE, LORENZO GAVARINI, LEWIS GOLDWATER, MATT HATTER, GARY JONES, JANE KEAY, CELIA KIBBLEWHITE, MAGGIE KINGSTON, MALCOLM MELLEN, DEE MILLS, DAVE MULLIN, WENDA MULLIS, NAOMI OCEAN, RHYS PARTRIGDE, JENNY PEARCE, HELEN SMITH, MARY STEPHENS, JENNI STUART-ANDERSON, RACHEL SUDWORTH, ANTHONY WRIGHT, JACKIE YEOMANS. Work from local artists and makers, including ceramics, paintings, prints, textiles, jewellery, sculpture, stone, wood, metal and willow, cards and gifts. Commissions and vouchers available. Open Tues-Sat, 10am-5pm. Tobias James Art & Framing Gallery, St Owen St, Hereford 07760 316959 July Works by local and national artists. Gallery 54, 54 High St, Ross-on-Wye 01989 567917 July New work by FAUSTA SCARANO, JOHN MAXWELL STEELE. KARLIN RUSHBROOK new glass work. Thurs-Sat 10am-4pm. The Courtyard, Hereford 01432 340555 10 - 30 July ‘Shared Freedom, Shared Future’. WHITECROSS SCHOOL. Film and archive objects on the contribution of the Polish during WW2. Open theatre times. Lion Gallery, Broad St, Leominster 01568 611898 July A mix of quality contemporary art and craft. Open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm. Wobage Makers Gallery, Upton Bishop, Ross on Wye HR9 7QP 01989 780495 July Contemporary craft work by makers BEN CASSON - furniture and treen. CLYDE HOARE - baskets and willow weaving. CLAIR HODGSON silver, gold and precious stone jewellery. PATIA DAVIS, SHEILA HERRING, ANDREW McGARVA, JEREMY STEWARD, PETRA STEWARD - ceramics. CLARE CASSON-McGARVA - handstitched and dyed textiles. Thurs-Sat 10am-5pm.

The Market Hall, Mill St, Kington 07867 483135 21 July KINGTON ART AND CRAFT MARKET. We offer high quality art and craft desirables, all by local designer-makers. Handbags, waistcoats and other textiles, original paintings and prints, ironmongery, wool and Alpaca products, knitted toys and wearables, jewellery, ceramics, art cards, hand turned wood items, and more. Hot drinks and cakes are served throughout the day. Plus - the popular KLEEN Repair Cafe will also be on site - bring beloved but broken belongings to be sharpened, mended, fixed - free or by donation! www. kingtoncommunitymarket.wordpress. com 9.30am-3pm. Mike Gell, Contemporary British Jewellery, 3 East Street, Hereford. 01432 278226 Jewellery, silverware and studio glass by more than 70 designers. Open Mon - Sat,10am - 5pm. Weavers Gallery, Church Lane, Ledbury 07881 926661 Until 8 July ‘The Wheel Goes Round’. Textile art inspired by Elizabeth Barrett Browning. Ledbury Poetry Festival. 9 - 21 July GILLY HANCOCK AND ROY STIRZAKER - paintings. 23 July - 5 Aug MALVERN CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS. Open daily 10am-5pm.

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Apple Store Gallery, Unit 1, Rockfield Road, Hereford, HR1 2UA 01432 263937 Until 14 July ‘Forest Landscapes’ RONALD MOORE. 18 July - 25 Aug ‘In Praise of Animals’. MARY EDWARDS, GEOFF JENNINGS, JEANETTE FAULKENER CLARKE, WILLIAM ROLLS. Open Wed-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-1pm. Framing available. Blue Ginger Gallery, Cradley, WR13 5NW 01886 880240 Until 8 July ‘Earth Matters’. JULIENNE BRAHAM, JASON BRAHAM, DEBORAH KING, BRONTË WOODRUFF. Wed-Sun 10am-5pm. Greenstage Gallery, Hop Pocket, Bishop’s Frome WR6 5BT 01885 490839 Until 16 July BETH RICHARDSON, DOUG EATON, JO LUCAS, JULIE ANNE COWARD, MAGGIE JONES, PIERRE WILLIAMS, PAUL POWIS & PLUM NEASMITH. 20 July - 28 Aug Summer show. Mixed show of gallery artists. Open Tues-Sat 10.30am-5.30pm, Sun 11am-5pm, closed Mon except Bank Holidays. Creates Gallery, Contemporary Fine Art, 15 Church St, Monmouth NP25 5DZ 07535 160712 www.createsgallery.com 3 July - 1 Sept Summer exhibition. A vibrant display of work by well established artists and makers. 7 July Meet the artists. Open Tues-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-4pm. Old Chapel Gallery, Pembridge 01544 388842 www.oldchapelgallery.co.uk 8 July - 31 Aug ‘Summer Solstice’. Featured work by JEMIMA JAMESON, RACHEL WRIGHT, ESTE McLOUD, LINDSEY KEIR, KIRSTI BROWN & JUSTINE ALLISON - painted wood, embroidery, textile collage, ceramics, paintings, ceramic sculpture and jewellery. Throughout the year ‘Glory of the Garden’. Featuring an ever changing collection of unique sculptures for your oudoor space in a variety of media including stone resin, forged iron, ceramic and carved stone. Open 11am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm. SHROPSHIRE Church Stretton School www.strettonfestival.org.uk 30 July - 12 Aug ‘Church Stretton Festival Art Exhibition’. ROY ABBOTT - artist blackmith & JACQUELINE ABBOTT - glass. Open 30 July, 7.30pm, £2.50, then daily 11am-7.15pm, £1, free from 6pm.

Westhope College, Craven Arms, SY7 9JL www.westhope.org.uk 01584 861293 14 & 15 July Annual exhibition and open day. Craft demonstrations and ‘Try It’ sessions. Exhibits of City & Guilds students work. 10am-4pm. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, SY7 9RS 01588 676060 Until 17 July CRAVEN ARMS ART CAFE ARTISTS. Featuring EMMA SUMMERS - ceramics & JAMES BOARDMAN - photographs. Open 10am-5pm. The Photo Space, 4 Castle St, Ludlow SY8 1AT 0330 900 0290 Until 28 July ‘Anon’. PAUL HILL & MARIA FALCONER. Open Wed-Sat 10am-5pm. FBC Manby Bowdler Gallery, Upper Circle, Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury 01743 281281 Until 21 July ‘Diversity in the Frame’. MARCHES INDEPENDENT PHOTOGRAPHERS. Open Mon-Sat from 10am. Smithy Studio, Brampton Bryan, Bucknell SY7 0DH 07811 042478 Until Dec A carefully selected selection of handcrafted functional homewares, fine art and gifts: wood, willow, clay and cloth. Open Fri-Sun 10am-5pm and Bank Holiday Mondays. Kerry Vale Vineyard, Gallery & Cafe, Pentreheyling, near Churchstoke SY15 6HU 01588 620627 Until 25 Dec Original work and limited edition prints by CAROLE BAKER, ROB LECKEY, LYN EVANS AND PENELOPE TIMMIS. Open Wed-Sun 10am-4pm. Hightown Community Room, Vicarage Rd, Clun 28 July - 5 Aug Clun Art and Craft Show. Over 40 artists and craftspeople will be exhibiting their work. Open 10am-6pm daily, 5 Aug 10am-12pm. Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery, The Music Hall, Market Square, Shrewsbury SY1 1LG 01743 258885 2 July - 30 Sept ‘Titanic: Honour and Glory’. Open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm. Twenty Twenty Gallery, 4 Quality Square, Ludlow 01584 875363 Until 28 July Summer exhibition BORDER ARTISTS. 4 Aug - 1 Sept MALCOLM ASHMAN & ANDREW LANSLEY. Open Tues-Sat 10am-5pm.

Bishop’s Castle Town Hall 01588 630023 7 July - 4 Aug TAHARA PAUL - paintings. 4 Aug Antiques & Flea Market, 9am-4pm. 6 - 8 Aug Art exhibition and sale for Bishop’s Castle Church. Work by the late BERNARD HARRISON & ALISON PEPPE as well as JOAN BAKER. Auction of paintings at 3pm on 8 Aug. Twenty Twenty Gallery, 3 - 4 High St, Much Wenlock 01952 727952 Until 23 June ‘Spring Garden’. VANESSA BOWMAN, ISABELLE RIVIERE and others. July & Aug Coast Exhibition Parts I & II. Open Tues-Sat 10am-5pm. Gallery 3, Gateway Arts Centre, Shrewsbury 01743 355159 Until 13 July Student photo exhibition. 17 July - 24 Aug ADRIAN & ALISON CLAMP. Open Mon-Fri 9am-4.30pm.

Art & Craft Workshops Single, dated listings are free. Ongoing workshops, £40 per year. CREATIVE WILLOW

GINN’S CREATIVE WORKSHOPS Fun, recreational art sessions for EVERYONE. Start painting, drawing, printing & textiles. Guided by Ginn with 25 years in teaching & inspiring art & design. PLUS Ginn’s School of Sewing Tel: 01432 760961 www.ginnscreativeworkshops.co.uk CREATIVE BREAKS Learn a new skill and explore your creativity with experienced tutors. We offer a wide range of art and craft courses throughout the year:- Basketmaking, dyeing, spinning and weaving, earth ovens, glass fusing, green woodworking, hand and machine knitting, hedgerow medicine, jewellery, painting, photography, pottery, printmaking, rag rug making, stained glass, story telling, upholstery and woodworking. For full details www.creativebreaks.co.uk Make it yourself - take it home - keep it, treasure it: give it with pride! July & August JEWELLERY MAKING With Melissa Hunt. 9 - 13 July - Jewellery Making Summer School for beginners. 16 - 20 July - Jewellery Making Summer School for Intermediate makers. 25 July - Tension Setting, levels 2 & 3, 10am-1pm. 28 July - Catches and Clasps, all levels. 29 July - Enamelling Techniques, all levels. 6 - 10 Aug - Summer School Stone Setting, all levels. Plus on Tuesdays running blocks of 6 week evening classes, 6-9pm, £150. All courses Oxford Barn, Oxford Yard, Brampton Bryan, 07931 351233. July EASTNOR POTTERY Pottery fun for families, couples and individuals during July 2018. Tues-Sat 10am-4pm. Book a session, turn up and choose from an exciting menu of pottery projects using real clay. No minimum order of participants required and projects start at just £5. Excellent & creative indoor activity. Potter’s wheel workshops 13, 14, 15 and 31 July. Spend the day or weekend relaxing and creating pots on the potter’s wheel. £130 day £240 weekend. Includes materials, refreshments and lunch. Simply email admin@eastnorpottery.co.uk or tel 01531 633886 to book a session, turn up and choose from an exciting menu of pottery projects. July & September ART AT THE VINEYARD WORKSHOPS AND DEMONSTRATIONS 20 July - Paint with Penelope Timmis Workshop, 10.30am-3.30pm, £65. 7 Sept - Live Art Demonstration in Acrylic with Carole Baker, 1.30-3.30pm, £7.50. Kerry Vale Vineyard, Pentreheyling, near Churchstoke 01588 620627.

Weekly classes for beginners and intermediates, exploring willow weaving techniques for basketmaking and garden structures. Builth Wells and Crickhowell. Mary Zammit, 01982 552072, mary@marywillowgarden.co.uk

July, August & October STONE CARVING COURSES WEEKENDS Weekend courses 28 & 29 July, 6 & 7 October. Family carving days 8 & 22 August. All abilities welcome. Tuesday mornings, 10am-2pm with Lottie O’Leary. Also available for schools, festivals, shows etc. www.lottieolearystonecarver.co.uk or 01547 528 792.

July THE ART SHOP & CHAPEL WORKSHOPS 13 - 15 July - 3 Day Live Drawing Course with Meriel Gold. Fri 6-9pm, Sat & Sun 10am-5pm, £200, booking essential. Every Thurs - Life Drawing, 6-8pm, £10. The Art Shop & Chapel, No. 8 Cross St, Abergavenny, 01873 852690. July BLEDDFA CENTRE WORKSHOPS Every other Tuesday - Sewing Group, 10.30am-12.30pm, free. Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton, 01547 550377.

RUSTIC AND HANDMADE HOMEWARES

Brampton Bryan, Bucknell, Shropshire, SY7 0DH Tel: 07811 042478 Email: thesmithystudio@gmail.com Open Friday, Saturday & Sunday (Bank Holiday Mondays) 10am-5pm, April - December

Until September MID WALES ART GALLERY WORKSHOPS 7 July - Lettering with Lino Workshop with Jeb Nichols, 10am-4pm, £55. 7 & 8 July, 11 & 12 Aug - Blacksmithing Course with Spike Blaxhurst. 27 July, 3, 10, 17 & 24 Aug - Children’s Summer Holiday Workshops for ages 7-12 years, £18.50 per child. 1, 8, 15 & 2 & 29 Aug Sculpture Workshops, 10am-4pm, free. 29 & 30 Sept - Wood Firing Pottery Courses with Carine Van Gestel. Mid Wales Art Centre, Maesmawr, Caersws, Newtown, 01686 688369. July THE GLOBE, HAY ON WYE WORKSHOPS Every Sunday - Lego Club, 11am, free. Every Tuesday - Chess Club, 4.15pm, free, contact Drew on 07714 767779. One Tuesday a month - Globemakers an informal craft group, (17 July), 7.30pm, further details contact corin@lordburgess.co.uk The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 01497 821762. July ASSEMBLY ROOMS, LUDLOW WORKSHOPS Twice monthly, Tues, Oscars, 7.30pm, Ludlow Photographic Club, 01584 879180. First Thurs, Studio, 7.30pm, Ludlow Arts Society, talks and demonstrations, 01584 831458. Fri, Studio, 10am-4pm, Life and Portrait Workshop, contact Chris Bean, 01584 841668. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 01584 878141. July PRINT SHED COURSES www.theprintshed.net or email theprintshed@swinmoor. net For info and bookings call Jill 07796 673123.

ARTISTS & MAKERS AT THE ASSEMBLY ROOMS, PRESTEIGNE

July COURTYARD, HEREFORD FAMILY SATURDAYS 7 July - Three Little Pig Tails, theatre, 11am, £7.50. 25 - 27 July - The Adventures of Paddington Bear, summer holiday workshop for ages 4-6 year olds, £40 for three days. 30 July - 3 Aug - Superheroes & Villains, summer holiday workshops for ages 7-12 years, 10am-3pm, £80 for 5 days. The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555. July & August CHURCH STRETTON ARTS FESTIVAL WORKSHOPS 2 Aug - Painting without Brushes, led by Rob Leckey. 4 Aug - Meet the Artist session, hosted by Roy and Jacqueline Abbott. 7 Aug - Camera Walk, photography workshop led by Richard Childs. www.strettonfestival. org.uk July & August THE HIVE WORKSHOPS 26 July Pottery for Adults, more bowls from moulds, 7.30pm, 18+, £25. 27 July - Summer Potters, rock pools and melted glass, 4-9 year olds, 10.30am, £12, £11 sibling. 27 July - Summer Potters, make a cereal bowl, for 10-14 years, 1.30-3pm, £15. 4 Aug - Animation Workshop for Adults, 10am-4pm, £35. 11 Aug - Daddy Messy Play, 10.30am-11.30am, under 5s £10, £9 siblings. 14 Aug - Animation Workshop for ages 8-13 years, 10am-3pm, £30. 15 Aug - Film Workshop for ages 8-13 years, 10am-3.30pm, £30. 24 Aug - Messy Play for under 5s, 10.30am-11.30am, £10, £9 sibling. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 01743 234970.

FRUIT TREE PRUNING Formative Pruning Scaffold Branches Thinning Cuts Fruiting Spur’s and Aesthetics

Tel: 01544 260656 SatURDAY 7th juLY 10AM

3PM

artists and makers in the main hall PAINTINGS, PRINTS, PHOTOGRAPHY, FURNITURE, SILVER JEWELLERY, BOOKBINDING AND PLANT DYED KNITS tea & cakes AND A SELECTION OF WELSH WOOL AND vintage TEXTILES in the green room ENQUIRIES 01544 260777

July & August QUILT ASSOCIATION WORKSHOPS 26 July ‘Layers and Shadows’ with Deborah O’Hare, 10am-4pm, £40. 16 & 17 Aug - Colouricious, a two day workshop with Jamie Malden, 10am-4pm, £80. Minerva Arts Centre, Llanidloes, www.quilt.org.uk July PEAK WORKSHOPS 2 July - Basket Making with Mary Zammit, 10am, £120. 5 July - Rescheduled Endarken, expedition in the Black Mountains, 9-10pm, free. 14- 18 July - Summer Schools - Life Drawing with Tony Tribe, £25- £100. Peak, The Old School, Brecon Rd, Crickhowell, 01873 811579. Sat 7 July EMBOSSED FOIL With local calligrapher Peter Lloyd showing how lettering can be enhanced by using embossed foil. Monkland Viillage Hall £21, £18 members, 10am-4pm, 01544 327657 for info/booking. Thurs 19 July LIFE DRAWING SESSION A practical drawing session with a life model and tutor. Basic materials provided. SpArC, Bishop’s Castle, 6.30pm, £10, 01588 630321.

Mondays APPLETREE KNITTING GROUP Studio 2, 15 Lower Galdeford, Ludlow. 2pm and 6pm supporting ‘Knit for Peace’. Donations of £2, 0845 548 5449. Wednesdays VISUAL ART WORKSHOPS For 11-16 year olds. Mortimer Enterprise Centre, Kings Meadow, Wigmore, 4-6pm, 01568 770110. Wednesdays POTTERY CLUB All ages and abilities. Materials and refreshments included. Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, near Newtown, 7-9pm, 01686 688369. Wednesdays KNITTING GROUP At the Workhouse Cafe, Presteigne, 2-4pm, 10% discount on food and drinks. All welcome, 01544 267864. Fridays AFTER SCHOOL ART CLUB For children aged 5 - 12 years. Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, 3.45-5.15pm, 01686 688369. 3rd Saturday KINGTON ART AND CRAFT MARKET Kington Market Hall, 10am-4pm. A range of high quality work by local artists and crafts makers. Craft making during summer months. 07867 483135. www.kingtoncommunitymarket.wordpress.com

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

cinema A QUIET PLACE (15) While we’ll now all be gee-whizzing over the, starry, all-female rat-pack remake, Oceans 8, I’d counsel you to seek out a couple of indie slowburners, the first being this innovative sci-fiesque thriller. Opening with a family treading gingerly through a deserted rural township, we soon learn that their wariness is down to predatory alien invaders who lack vision but have super-sensitive hearing and will attack and viciously consume any life-forms that make a sound. Moreover wife Evelyn (Emily Blunt) is heavily pregnant, so what’s going to happen when her baby screams into life? Well husband Lee (director/co-writer John Krasinski) has a plan, which much of the film revolves around and the emotional resonance of how this plays out is clearly enhanced by the fact that Blunt and Krasinski are a real life married couple – and the denouement is a seat-edging triumph. All reveiws by Mark Williams

ASSEMBLY ROOMS, LUDLOW 4 & 5 July THAT GOOD NIGHT (12A) 3 & 5 July EDIE (12A) 6 & 7 July SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY (12A) 9 & 12 July LET THE SUNSHINE IN (15) 10 July THE GREATEST SHOWMAN - SINGALONG (PG) 14 July THE BREADWINNER (12A) 13, 16, 17 & 19 July THE BOOKSHOP (PG) 13, 16, 17 & 19 July ON CHESIL BEACH (15) 20 - 31 July, 1 & 2 Aug MAMMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN (ctbc) Details 01584 878141

11 July MOVING PICTURES, BILLY ELLIOT (15) 14 July SHERLOCK GNOMES (U) 23 - 25 July THE CIAMBRA (15) 27 July - 2 Aug MARY SHELLEY (12A) 27 July - 2 Aug SWIMMING WITH MEN (12A) 28 July - 1 Aug IN THE FACE (18) 28 July MARY SHELLEY (12A) Subtitled screening 28 July - 2 Aug THOMAS AND FRIENDS, BIG WORLD! BIG ADVENTURES! THE MOVIE (ctbc) Details 01432 340555

BOOTH’S BOOKSHOP 1 - 5 July THE HAPPY PRINCE (15) Richard Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye. Films every weekend. Full programme www.boothbooks. co.uk 01497 820322

GLOBE, HAY-ON-WYE

CONQUEST, BROMYARD 6 July DARKEST HOUR (PG) 22 July THE SHAPE OF WATER (PG) Conquest Theatre, Tenbury Rd, Bromyard. Details 01885 488575

COURTYARD, HEREFORD

2 - 26 July THE BROMLEY BOYS (PG) 6 - 11 July OCEANS 8 (12A) 6 - 26 July THE HAPPY PRINCE (15) 7 & 9 July COMING OF AGE, A NEW HISTORY OF BRITISH ANIMATION (12A) 9 July TAWAI, VOICE FROM THE FOREST (U)

Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911 10 July PATHS OF GLORY (PG) SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630321 10 July PADDINGTON 2 (PG) Leintwardine Community Centre 07572 442903 10 July GOODBYE CHRISTOPHER ROBIN (PG) St Mary’s Church Hall, Ross on Wye 01989 568705 10 July VICTORIA AND ABDUL (12) Neston Civic Hall 0151 336 7805 11 July JOURNEY’S END (12A) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125 14 July BATTLE OF THE SEXES (12A) Upton upon Severn Memorial Hall 01684 591044 14 July THE GREATEST SHOWMAN (PG) Martley Memorial Hall 01886 888406 14 July LES MISERABLES (2012) (12A) Much Birch Community Hall 01981 540097 16 July THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI (15) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911 20 July HIDDEN FIGURES (PG) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125 20 July FILM STARS DON’T DIE IN LIVERPOOL (15) Dorstone VH 01981 550943 22 July THE SHAPE OF WATER (15) Conquest Theatre, Bromyard 01885 488575 27 July PETER RABBIT (PG) Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms 01588 676060 27 July PETER RABBIT (PG) SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630321 27 July THE GREATEST SHOWMAN (PG) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125

1 July A QUIET PASSION (12A) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125 4 July DARKEST HOUR (PG) Pattingham VH 01902 700586 5 July FINDING YOUR FEET (12) Perton Civic Centre 01902 745971 6 July GREAT DAY (1945) (U) SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630321 6 July DARKEST HOUR (PG) Conquest Theatre, Bromyard 01885 488575 9 July DARKEST HOUR (PG) The

19 July FAIR TRADE CHARITY FILM NIGHT The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, 01497 821762

THEATR HAFREN, NEWTOWN 25 July FILM STARS DON’T DIE IN LIVERPOOL Details: Theatre Hafren, Newtown 01686 614555.

MKT. THEATRE, LEDBURY

1 July A QUIET PASSION Part of Ledbury Poetry Festival. 11 July JOURNEY’S END (12) 20 July HIDDEN FIGURES (PG) 27 July THE GREATEST SHOWMAN (PG) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125

OLD MKT. HALL, SHREWS. Until 5 July LEAN ON PETE (15) 6 - 12 July TULLY (15) 13 - 19 July BOOK CLUB (12A) 20 - 26 July THE BOOKSHOP (PG) 20 July 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY (U) 27 July - 2 Aug MARY SHELLEY (12A) 01743 281281

PLAYHOUSE, LEOMINSTER 8 July THE SHAPE OF WATER 15 July GAME NIGHT 21 July THE MERCY 4 Aug PETER RABBIT Phone for times. Playhouse Cinema, Community Centre, Leominster 01568 612583

REGAL CINEMA, TENBURY 2 & 3 July THE LEISURE SEEKER (15) 2 - 6 July AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR (12A) 4 - 9 July ON CHESIL BEACH (15) 10 & 11 July NOTHING LIKE A DAME (PG) 11 & 12 July SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY (12A) 19 - 24 July SWIMMING WITH MEN (12A) 20 & 21 July JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM (12A) 21 - 27 July SHOW DOGS (PG) 23 - 27 July BOOK CLUB (12A) 30 & 31 July THE HAPPY PRINCE (15) Details 01584 811442

SAVOY, MONMOUTH 6 - 12 July THE HAPPY PRINCE (15) 7 & 8 July THE LITTLE VAMPIRE (U) 10 July ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD (15) 13 - 19 July OCEAN’S 8 (12A) 20 - 26 July SWIMMING WITH MEN (12A) 27 July - 2 Aug MARY SHELLEY (12A) Savoy Theatre, Church St, Monmouth 01600 772467

SPARC, BISHOP’S CASTLE 6 July GREAT DAY (U) 10 July PATHS OF GLORY (PG) 27 July PETER RABBIT (PG) SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle. Phone for times 01588 630321

WYESIDE, BUILTH WELLS 1, 3, 4 & 5 July OCEAN’S 9 (ctbc) 1, 6, 7, 8, 11-16, 19 July JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM (ctbc) 1, 3, 4, 5, 10 - 12 July BOOK CLUB (12A) 1, 4, 5 July A QUIET PLACE (15) 6 - 8, 14 & 14 July SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY (12A) 6 - 8, 10 - 12 July HEREDITARY (15) 6 - 8, 10 - 12 July SUPER TROOPERS 2 (15)

IN THE FADE (18) Don’t be deterred by the subtitles for this German-language drama is both riveting and troubling with the venerable Diane Kruger (Inglorious Basterds) as Katja, a druggy, hard-drinking travel agent whose equally wayward Kurdish ex-con husband (Numan Acar, Homeland) and their son are killed in a huge explosion. The police soon arrest the unapologetic neo-Nazi couple who appear to be responsible, and the consequent courtroom scenes that heavily invest the narrative allow Katja to express her grief and rage with hair-trigger venom. But the line between revenge and justice is tenuous and writer/director Fatih Atkin (Head On) gives clear expression to the passions on both sides – especially by the opposing lawyers and the extended families of the main protagonists - without entirely freighting them with moral judgements. A thought-provoking fable for our times. 7 & 8 July SHERLOCK GNOMES (U) 7 & 8 July SHOW DOGS (PG) 13 - 19, 27 - 31 July, 1, 2, 8, 15, 23 & 30 Aug INCREDIBLES 2 (ctbc) 13 - 19 July, 17 - 22, 31 Aug THE BOOKSHOP (PG) 27 - 31 July, 1 & 2 Aug PATRICK (PG) 27 - 31 July, 1 - 16, 24 - 30 Aug MAMMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN (ctbc) Wyeside, Builth Wells 01982 552555

LIVE EVENTS ON SCREEN 5 July EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE Live broadcast of award-winning hit musical. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7.15pm, 01600 719401. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7.15pm, 01952 728911. Old Market Hall, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281. 7 July EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE Live broadcast of award-winning hit musical. Playhouse Cinema, Leominster Community Centre, 7.20pm, 01568 612583. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7.30pm, 01584 878141. 7 July LE CORSAIR All’Opera. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, 01885 488575. 15 July EX LIBRIS The New York Public Library. Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye, 6pm, 01497 820322. 18 July ROMEO AND JULIET Royal Shakespeare Company. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7pm, 01885 488575. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7pm, 07967 517125. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7pm, 01952 728911. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7pm, 01982 552555.

Savoy Theatre, 7pm, Monmouth 01600 772467. Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, 01497 820322. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7pm, 01584 878141. 22 July ROMEO AND JULIET Royal Shakespeare Company. Playhouse Cinema, Leominster Community Centre, 7pm, 01568 612583. 26 July SAUL Glyndebourne encore. The Courtyard, Hereford, 6.30pm, 01432 340555. Old Market Hall, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281. 27 July ROMEO AND JULIET Royal Shakespeare Company. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7pm, £15, 01432 340555. 28 July ANDRE RIEU Maastrict Concert 2018. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 7pm, 01588 630321. Savoy Theatre, 7pm, Monmouth 01600 772467. Playhouse Cinema, Leominster Community Centre, 7pm, 01568 612583. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7pm, 01743 281281. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7pm, 01584 878141. 29 July ANDRE RIEU ‘Amore My Tribute to Love’. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 3pm, 01885 488575. Savoy Theatre, 3pm, Monmouth 01600 772467. Playhouse Cinema, Leominster Community Centre, 3pm, 01568 612583. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 3pm, 01743 281281. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 3pm, 01584 878141.

dance The Head Wrap Diaries

Thurs 19 - Sat 21 July PICTURES IN MOTION HEREFORD ACADEMY OF DANCE. A celebration of movies, featuring ballet, street, jazz, tap and modern theatre. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7pm plus Sat matinee 2pm, £20-£16, 01432 340555.

Dance Workshops

Single, dated listings are free. Year round entries £40

Dance Performance Tues 3 - Thurs 5 July SUMMER DANCE WBS DANCE. Annual celebration of the many levels and styles of dance taught and developed at William Brookes School. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 6.30pm, £6/£5, 01952 728911. Sat 7 July PURE IMAGINATION BODY LANGUAGE SCHOOL OF DANCE. Showcasing our imaginations through dance. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7pm, £12.50/£10, 01432 340555. Sat 7 & Sun 8 July MARCHES MORRIS FESTIVAL Over 100 dancers from around the country. Sat 7 July - Ludlow Castle Square from 10.30am; Leominster Corn Square from 1.30pm; Eardisland, Pembridge and Weobley from 4.30pm. Ceilidh with Banter, Kingsland Village Hall, 8.30pm, £7, email contact@leominstermorris.org 8 July - Hereford High Town from 11am, Hereford Cathedral Close 12.30pm. www.leominstermorris.org Sat 14 July THE HEAD WRAP DIARIES An uplifting blend of club styles fused with African and contemporary dance, music and a good dose of humour and hair stories. The Courtyard, Hereford, £15/£13, 01432 340555. Sat 14 & Sun 15 July MID WALES DANCE ACADEMY ANNUAL SHOWCASE A cast of over 250 students present ‘An A to Z of Dance’. The performances include ballet, tap, street and modern dance styles. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, Sat 6pm, Sun 2pm & 5pm, £10.50/£9.50, 01874 611622.

Sun 15 July RHYTHM OF THE DANCE THE NATIONAL DANCE COMPANY OF IRELAND celebrates Irish culture through music and dance. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £25.50-£23.50, 01743 281281.

Mon 6 - Fri 10 August HAFEN SUMMER DANCE INTENSIVE Gwyn Emberton Dance and Ballet Cymru present a weeklong workshop, the week will end in a short show for family and friends. 7-9 years, 9.30am-12.30pm, £35 per week. 10-12 years, 9.30am-3pm, £45 per week. 13+ 1-7pm, £55 per week. Street Contemporary with dancer, Hampus Bergenheim, Mon-Thurs, 8-12 years, 3-5pm, £25 per week, 13-16 years, 5-7pm, £25 per week. Rehearsals and performance Friday, all groups 9.30am-4pm, £55, age dependent £25, 01686 614555.

ECSTATIC RHYTHMS DANCE – WITH CLIVE HEDGER This is a freestyle dance class drawing upon elements of 5 Rhythms, ecstatic / shamanic dance with some of the best ever music on a great sound system. No experience necessary. No steps to learn, just following your inner rhythms. Wear loose clothing and bring water. BRILLEY VILLAGE HALL HR3 6JG 1st Saturday of each month. The village hall is signposted from the Brilley to Kington road and is approximately 500 yards from St Mary’s church, Brilley. (These dates may occasionally be subject to change). 7.30pm £10 (concessions available). Info clivephilippa@hotmail.com 07905 743272 / 01982 552535. ALANYA’S BELLYDANCE CLUB - OPEN LEVEL Monkland Village Hall - Mondays 7.30-9pm. Miro Studio, Hereford - Fridays 10.30am-12pm. No-obligation taster £6, then pay per term or block. For information and other classes visit www.alanyabellydance. com or call Abbie on 07962 161081. DANCEFEST Mon - Hereford Chance to Dance (55+), 11.30am, St John’s Methodist Church Hall, Hereford. £58 a term. Tues - Dancefest classes for 4-16 year olds at The Courtyard, Hereford for 4-16 year olds from 4pm. £4 a week. Thurs - Kingsland and Bromyard Dancefest Clubs (6-11) 4pm, Kingsland Coronation Hall, Leominster; 5pm at Queen Elizabeth Humanities Colleges, Bromyard. £4 a week, www.dancefest.co.uk, 01905 611199. CROOKED STEEPLE MORRIS Women’s North West Clog Dancers. New members welcome. No experience necessary. Monday evening, 7.45-9pm, Lacon Childe School, Cleobury Mortimer, DY14 8PE, £2.50 per session. Contact Linda or Nic 01746 718624, crookedsteeple@ btinternet.com APPLETREE ORGANISATION Tues - Belly Dance for Beginners, 2pm. Tues - Gym-Pan-Ze Rope & Trapeze for all, 5.30pm. Wed - Disco Dots, 10.30am, £3. Wed - Dance Crusaders for the over 50s, 2.30pm. Wed - Fuzion Dance, for ages 4 - adult, from 4pm. Wed - All Tap Sessions for 7 to 12+, from 4pm. Appletree Theatre, 15 Lower Galdeford, Ludlow, 07921 331764.

ASSEMBLY ROOMS, LUDLOW CLASSES Mon - Circle Dancing, Studio, 1.45pm-3.45pm. Contact Kathryn Louhichi, 01584 877446. Tues Learn To Jive. Fun, easy to learn and no partner/experience needed. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 8-10pm, £5, 01989 750354. COURTYARD, HEREFORD CLASSES Dancing Tots – Fridays 11.30am – 12.15pm, Ages 2-4, £4 per session, £1 per extra child. Dancemakers Minis – Tuesdays 4pm – 4.45pm, Ages 4-6, £4 per session. The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555. LEARN 2 JIVE BEGINNERS CLASSES Monday, 7.30-8.30pm, Bartestree Village Hall, Hereford, HR1 4BY. Mon, Pilates, Bartestree Village Hall, 6.30-7.30pm. Tues, 7.30-8.30pm, Ludlow Assembly Rooms, SY8 1AZ. Tues, 7.30-8.30pm, Stretton Sugwas Village Hall, HR4 7PT. Tues, 7.30pm-8.30pm Pembridge Village Hall, HR6 9EB. Wed, 7.30-8.30pm, Methodist Church Hall, Tenbury Wells, WR15 8EE. Wed, 8-9pm, Holy Trinity Parish Hall, Malvern, WR14 4LR. Contact Matt or Sarah on 01989 750354. or info@coolmovesdance.co.uk www.coolmovesdance.co.uk Coolmoves Dance & Fitness for adults. Fortnightly Sat CHORUS LINE Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 01874 623219. Mon SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING Join an enthusiastic adult group on Monday evenings to learn how to dance jigs, reels and Strathspeys at Llanelwedd School Hall, Builth Wells from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. £2 per session (first free). No need to bring a partner. Beginners and experts welcome. 01982 570324/01544 350707. Mon RIPPLERS DANCE CLASSES For 8-11 year olds. With Powys Dance. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 4.45pm, £2-£3.50, 01982 552555. Mon YOUTH DANCE CLASSES Ages 11+. With Powys Dance. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 5.45pm, 01982 552555. Tues, Thurs, Fri & Sat MID WALES DANCE ACADEMY Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 01874 623219. Tues FOXWELP MORRIS Why not try Morris dancing? We practice every Tues evening at 7.30pm in Moccas Village Hall from Sept to May. Mainly dances from the Cotswolds, but also some from the Welsh Borders. All sexes welcome, and ability to dance not necessary! Beginners welcome. Contact Emma on 01544 327311 or Paul 01497 821003. Wed BIG FISH LITTLE FISH FOR MUMS AND TOTS! Dance Centre, Llandrindod Wells, 2-3pm, £3 drop in, for tots aged 8 months+, 01597 824370. Weds THE REBEL RAIDERS Linedancing, all abilities welcome. CARAD, East St, Rhayader, 7-9.30pm, 01597 810561. Fri (term time) VILLAGE BEATS SHAKE AND DANCE Come and dance to get that body and mind moving! Village Beats gives you a chance to drop out of that busy thinking mind and to drop down into your body. We play some amazing music that lets us put anything that might be popping up into our heads into the dance through the use of breath, rhythm and movement. This is an active meditation to some a-m-a-z-i-n-g tunes! No steps to learn. Nothing to get right or wrong. No upper age limit. All levels of physical fitness welcome. Sessions are drop in and are £8 per class. Little Birch Village Hall, Barrack Hill, Much Birch, HR2 8AZ. Contact Zoë 07879 425 458.

food page The Mortimer’s Cross Inn

OME cynics - if any exist among the readers of the Woolly Organ - may not believe that Mr Pernickety doesn’t always enjoy practising his critical function. They may think that he relishes the act of wielding an acid pen in order to impose his narrow views on the region’s inns and eating houses. But he does not; he is not unaware of the hurt that can felt by the proprietors of establishments that he has visited but been unable to recommend. In any case, he tries always to suggest practical ways in which shortcomings he has identified can be put right. His aim is to encourage the presence of as many good restaurants and inns as possible in the area, so that the people of the Marches have the widest available choice of enjoyable and original places in which to eat and drink. This is not, in Mr P’s view, an unworthy aim. It is, however, a challenging one. A surprising number of some of the most attractive and, on the face of it, amenable inns amid the bucolic beauty of the region have been taken on by people who manifestly have little or no understanding of what is required in creating (yes, it is a creative activity) a hostelry that is a desirable and fulfilling place to visit. These people seem not to understand that hospitality is a matter of satisfying all the senses - visual, aural, tactile, olfactory and gastronomic. Too often, in the very mistaken belief that by embracing the lowest common denominator, they will appeal to the widest number of people, they bring little imagination or simple good taste to the furniture, wall coverings, textiles and lighting they install, the music they play, the plants they stock in what is frequently and discouragingly described a ‘beer garden’, or the food they serve.

in 1461, as the Yorkist, Edward Mortimer of Wigmore Castle took on Owen Tudor and a force of Welshmen come to undermine his power base. Edward won, and marched on to London to usurp the reigning Henry VI and himself become King Edward IV. The preamble to the pub’s menu makes much of this, but at the same time what history there is to the place is much overridden by many unattractive additions and changes. For sure, for years the pub looked liked a blowsy old bag-lady to whom no-one wanted to stop and chat. It was for a while the property of some kind of pub co, until in 2014 the freehold was sold to a family of local farmers, the Goodwins. The Goodwins may, for all Mr Pernickety knows, be the best farmers in North Herefordshire, but what made them think they could take over this fairly knackered old boozer and make a successful eating place of it is baffling. At the back of the pub there is a large and not unpleasant garden, sadly marred by ungainly table/benches and the sight of an ugly rear extension with rendered walls in a peeling coat of unpleasant caramel with chocolate brown window frames.

Mr P is not unaware of the resentment that can be provoked by his trenchant views, and this manifests itself from time to time in angry objection. Within the last year, the landlord of a pub which Mr P hasn’t entered let alone reviewed - for at least twenty years, contacted the editor of this organ and declared: ‘If that Mister Pernickety comes into my pub, I’ll kill him.’

Mr P was there with his long-suffering daughter, who only seems to accompany her father to the least pleasing of establishments he must review. He enjoyed a good pint of Butty Bach, and it became clear that serving beer was the only thing this place is any good at. The bar - a fine large panelled room spoilt by cheap fairy lights and wall brackets - soon filled up with men who seemed to be enjoying their beer.

Mr Pernickety realises that individuals of far greater celebrity than he are frequently issued with death threats on Twitter and other such unsocial media and since his own experience he has developed some sympathy for them. However, readers of the Woolly Organ may remain confident that even threats to his life will never deter him from his mission to report the truth about the places he visits and assesses on their behalf.

He and Miss P ordered their dinner and wandered into a large unpeopled dining room furnished with what Mr P thinks of as Indian restaurant chairs, and pine tables with orange lacquered tops. Some bad speakers squawked out an irritating medley of crass 70s pop (Slade, Abba…..) making Mr Pernickety grew tetchy enough to challenge Miss Pernickety’s potent views on feminism.

It is therefore with some sadness that he sets down his impressions of the Mortimer’s Cross Inn, set on the junction of the road to Presteigne and the Roman Watling Street of the West. In this spot on a key conduit to Radnorshire and the centre of Wales, there is likely to have been some kind of staging post for centuries, even millenia. The current building is claimed to be 13th century, although Mr P could see no outward signs of that period. Famously (though not certainly) the battle of Mortimer’s Cross took place in a field over the road

As a starter Miss P (in veggie mode) had a slice of grilled goats’ cheese which was dry and characterless, but edible. Mr P, still searching for the perfect 70s prawn cocktail, ordered one, to find it in a glass, but short on prawns and 1000 islands dressing. Miss P’s main course Halloumi Burger had a great deal of character, but not in a good way. It contained two fat slabs of greasy, slippery cheese in a dull bun - a combination of which she could cope with only one mouthful. Mr P’s Trio of Pork was also a challenge. On a bed of unfresh tasting mash, lay a small piece of slow (over-) cooked shoulder, a piece of belly

EVENTS

Fri 6 July & Fri 10 August FREE TASTING DAY Swan Brewery, Enterprise Park, Leominster, 9am-9pm, 01568 617709, swanbrewery.co.uk Sat 7 July BISHOP’S CASTLE BEER FESTIVAL Town Hall serving specially brewed real ales. Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, 01588 630023. Sat 7 July FARMERS MARKET Fresh local produce and artisan crafts. Eaton Bishop Village Hall, 10m, www.eatonbishopvillagehall.btck.co.uk Tues 17 July COOKING WITH SUMMER FRUITS With Milly Rees. Shopshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, 10am-2pm, £35, booking essential, 01588 676060. First Saturday of every month PRESTEIGNE LOCAL FOOD MARKET Memorial Hall Presteigne, 9am-1pm. The best collection of artisan food producers in the area. 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month KNIGHTON COMMUNITY MARKET With live music a regular feature in the cafe. Knighton Community Centre, 9.30am-12.30pm, 07751 221487. 3rd Saturday of every month FARMER’S MARKET Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, 9am-1pm, 01588 630023. 3rd Saturday of every month PRODUCE MARKET Hightown Community Rooms, Vicarage Rd. Clun, 10.00am - 12.00pm. 01588 641180. Every Wednesday CURRY NIGHT Curry, naan bread and a drink, £10. Vegetarian option available. Oxford Arms, Kington. Every Wednesday & Thursday TABLE FOR TWO Two mains and a bottle of wine, £40. Vegetarian option available. The Oak, Wigmore, 01568 770424. Every Thursday HAY MARKET DAY Local produce, meat and fish, hot food, artisan bread, cakes, crafts, vintage, plants and more. Memorial Square and Clock Tower, Hay-on-Wye, 9am-4pm, www.haymarkets.co.uk Every Thursday BURGER NIGHT Castle Inn, Wigmore, 01568 770203. Every Thursday STEAK NIGHT Steak, chips, peas, mushrooms, onion rings with a drink, £10, Oxford Arms, Kington. Every 2nd & 4th Thursday LUDLOW LOCAL PRODUCE MARKET 9-2pm Castle Square 01584 872043. Every Friday KINGTON LOCAL PRODUCE/CRAFTS MARKET Market Hall, Kington, 9am-1pm, 07867 483135.

FOOD BYTES AARDVARK BOOKS LTD, THE BOOKERY, MANOR FARM, BRAMPTON BRYAN, BUCKNELL 01547 530888 Cafe serving refreshments, cakes etc. Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm. BLEDDFA CENTRE READING ROOM CAFE 01547 550377 Open every Fri, Sat and Sun 11am – 5pm. Café, gift shop, art gallery, and an eclectic selection of books to borrow or buy. Hot and cold drinks, light lunches and homemade cakes, “ginger cake to die for”. THE GREEN BEAN CAFE, WEOBLEY 01544 318865 Good, locally sourced, homemade food. Soups, all day light lunches, cakes and scones. Set in the heart of Weobley. Free wifi. Mon-Fri 9.30am-4.30pm, Sat 10am-4pm. With The Green Bean Shop/Deli under the same roof. THE OLD STATION TEA ROOM, THE OLD RAILWAY STATION, NEW RADNOR, LD8 2SS 01544 350543. Visit us at the Old Station Caravan Park for hot drinks and homemade cakes. Superb views and free Wi-Fi. We can cater for small groups, meetings and other events. Accommodation also available. Open daily 9am-5pm, 1st March-31st October. THE 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. The India & China Tea Company at TOWER HOUSE GALLERY, HIGH STREET, KNIGHTON 01547 529530 www.galleryknighton.co.uk Homemade soups, breads and cakes, Italian blend coffee and over 30 different varieties of leaf tea. Wednesday to Saturday. 9.30 to 5.00, (Sun, Mon & Tues - CLOSED). THE WORKHOUSE CAFE, INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, PRESTEIGNE 01544 267864 Cafe, gallery, light lunches, good coffee, homemade cakes. Tues - Sat 10am - 4pm. RHOS MARKET GARDEN, KNIGHTON 01547 528315 Growers & providers of organic veg, fruit & flowers. Old Garage Shop, Knighton. Tues-Sat. Free parking, opposite library. Friday morning market stall in Presteigne. Veg boxes delivered to local area weekly. Restaurant orders welcome. info@rhosorganic.co.uk www.rhosorganic.co.uk RUTH WATSON RESTAURATEUR 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 YARBOROUGH HOUSE BOOKSHOP, MARKET SQUARE, BISHOP’S CASTLE 01588 638318 CAFE serving coffee, tea and cakes. Open Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun, 10am-5pm. SPECIALISES IN Secondhand classical music, 5000 CDs, 1000 LPs, 7000 books. Come and browse.

Why not advertise your eating establishment? IT’S ONLY £40 FOR THE WHOLE YEAR Just post the wording you require (around 40 words) together with a cheque payable to ‘Broad Sheep’ and post to: The Lodge, Westhide, Hereford, HR1 3RQ

BROAD sheep

pork baked so hard it required serious thwacking to get it into edible, chewy pieces, and a rasher of heavily grilled bacon. It was hard work and it didn’t taste good. Mister and Miss Pernickety passed on puddings. Dinner had been a failure in every way and they left in foul moods. www.misterpernickety.com

music

JULY Sun 1 July JAMES HUNT TONGUE ‘N’ GROOVE QUARTET Millennium Green, Ludlow, 2.30pm, free, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk CALL OF THE KRAKEN Lichfield Vaults, Church St, Hereford, 4pm. MARCHES CHOIR AND SINFONIA ‘Opera Viva!’ Together with Aber Opera and guest soloists, perform a variety of well known opera numbers. Walcot Hall Ballroom, Lydbury North, 7.30pm, £12, children free, 01588 650448 or on the door. TINALIEN Bandstand Buskers, De Koffie Pot, Left Bank, Hereford, 1pm. THE BLUE ROAD Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4.30pm. BOON DOGZ The Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm. BIRCHPOLE SINGERS Music for summer. St Bartholemew’s Church, Richard’s Castle, 3pm, refreshments, retiring collection. THE LUDLOW CONCERT BAND ‘Summer Sounds in the Castle Gardens.’ Castle Square, Ludlow, 11-12pm, free, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk COUNTERFEIT ABBA Ludlow Brewery, 7.30pm, £12, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk

Mon 2 July CIDER CITY JAZZMEN The Barrels, St Owen’s St, Hereford, 01432 274968. BRIMFIELD FOLK CLUB Brimfield Village Hall, Brimfield, near Ludlow, 7.30pm, 01584 711480 www. roger435.wixsite.com/brimfieldfolkclub.

GALA CONCERT SEASON Featuring Sundorne Choir, Brown Clee/St John’s Choir, Meole Voices and Shropshire Training Strings Ensemble, 5.30pm, £6. Ukefest, 5.45pm, £4. The Big Play, 7.30pm, £6. Shropshire Training Youth Wind Orchestra, Shropshire Youth Saxophone Ensemble, & Shropshire Youth Wind Orchestra, 8pm, £9. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281. AMERICANA SESSION Grape Vaults, Leominster, 8pm.

Tues 3 July VINTAGE JAZZ REVIVAL Rose and Crown, Ludlow, 9pm. GALA CONCERT SEASON Featuring Class Act, 5.30pm, £4. Ludlow Schools Ensemble, Stretton Stompers, Bridgnorth Schools Ensemble, Shropshire Youth Folk Ensemble, 5.45pm, £4. Shropshire Girls’ Choir, Shropshire Senior Girls’ Choir & Competition Winners, 7.30pm, £6. Shropshire Youth Guitar Ensemble, Shropshire Youth Big Band and Fiddlesticks, 8pm, £9. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281. OPEN MIC The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762. UPTON BISHOP JAZZ CLUB Featuring Cafe Manouche. The Millennium Hall, Upton Bishop, 7.30pm, tickets £10, 07970 343148.

Wed 4 July GALA CONCERT SEASON Featuring Brass Extravaganza, Shropshire Training Brass Ensemble & Shropshire Youth Brass Band, 5.30pm, £4. Windspiration and Shropshire Training Woodwind Ensemble, 6pm, £6. Schools’ Performance Platform, 7.45pm, £6. Shropshire Training Youth Orchestra & Shropshire Youth Orchestra, 8pm, £9. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281.

THE BUTCHERS DOGS Toby and John invite you to a fun musical evening. Dukes Arms, Presteigne, 8.30pm, £3 on the door. SYNERGY Housmans, Church Stretton. THE DRAGON BAND The Horse and Jockey, Churchstoke.

Thurs 5 July KAST OFF KINKS Former members of the Kinks; Mick Avory, Ian Gibbons, John Dalton alongside Dave Clarke. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £20, 01743 281281. OPEN MIC/JAM SESSION Vaults, Bishop’s Castle. TREVOR STEGER Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 8pm. ALMELEY STEADY SESSION The Bells Inn, Almeley, near Kington, HR3 6LF, www.almeleysteadysession. wordpress.com

Fri 6 July LINTON FESTIVAL Music, real ale and cider festival. Featuring Think Floyd, Pat McManus, Travelling Redwing, Big Country, Sarischorr, Beborah Bonham, Davy Knowles, Dr Feelgood, Lavendore Rogue, The Malone Sibun Band, Kyla Brox, Babajack, Catfish, Starlite Campbell Band. Near Ross-on-Wye, tickets on sale from £20, www.lintonfestival.org Raising funds for local charities. TWO BLANK PAGES Charles II, Ross-on-Wye, 8pm, 01989 219357. SWAMP BAND In the courtyard, De Koffie Pot, Left Bank, Hereford, 9pm, free. MOVER AND FRIENDS Reet Petite, West St, Leominster. COLLISION Gordon Bennetts, St Peter’s Square, Hereford, 9pm.

THE ELVIS YEARS Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £22.50-£19.50, 01743 281281. MUSIC FOR A SUMMER EVENING Featuring David Hatcher, viola da gamba; Joris Boon, cello; Hilary Norris, organ. Music by Bach, Telemann, Tchiakovsky and Elgar. St Mary Magdalene Church, Leintwardine, 7.30pm, £10, children free from Griffiths Garage or on the door. PIGDAZE Vaults, Bishop’s Castle. KINGTON COMMUNITY CHOIR Performing popular songs with musical director, Jon Watson. Bradnor Room, Burton Hotel, Kington, 7.30pm, £5 from Burton Hotel and from Choir members, www.kcchoir.wordpress.com LET’S GET QUIZZICAL The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £2, 01497 821762. THE DUBLIN LEGENDS Formerly of the Dubliners. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £26.50, 01743 281281.

Dr Feelgood, Linton Festival ROSE & CROWN BEER FESTIVAL Featuring Obscure, 8.30pm. Rose & Crown, Tenbury Wells.

SKB Dun Cow, Shrewsbury.

MAGIC CAR The Yew Tree, Peterstow, near Ross-on-Wye, 9pm.

BOURBON ALLEY BAND Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford.

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

BEER ON THE WYE FESTIVAL Featuring Vo & Tyler at 6pm, Mamma Funk at 7.30pm and Wayne Martin Band at 9.30pm. Hereford Rowing Club, hot food, beers, ciders and perries, camping, www.beeronthewye.org.uk

Little Rumba, Nicola’s Picnic Party

TREORCHY MALE CHOIR Knighton Community Centre, 7pm, £20 on the door, if available, tickets from knightonrotarytreasurer@gmail.com or 01547 540593 or Tower House Gallery. All profits to Air Ambulances and local charities. Knighton & District Rotary Club. MUIRHEAD/ENGLAND JONES/ SANSOM/YOUNG Four exceptional young musical talents with a free-flowing contemporary sound. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £15, under 22s £7, 01743 234970. LIVE @ THE WATERFRONT Featuring Steve Page. Waterfront Bar, Theatr Brycheiniong, Brecon, 1-3pm, free.

Fri 6 July THE DEVIL’S POOL Sung in chorus by the Unicorn Singers with solos by Catherine King and Paul Badley. Upstairs, The Art Shop & Chapel, 7.30pm, £12, booking essential, 01873 852690.

Sat 7 July NICOLA’S PICNIC PARTY Live music from Black Mountain Boy, Little Rumba, Liv & Bert, Presteigne Pop Choir and New Planet Animals. Bring a picnic and enjoy games, activities, bar and food. No glass, fires or dogs. The Warden, Presteigne, 3-10.30pm, £10 adults, £5 under 16s, 4s and under free from The Workhouse, Winnies and wegottickets.com. Sheep Music gig. NIGHTFLIES Jazz, Latin and contemporary. Crown Inn, Dilwyn, 7.30pm, free. BLACK HEART ANGELS Gordon Bennetts, St Peter’s Square, Hereford, 9pm. BISHOP’S CASTLE ALE TRAIL Vaults, Bishop’s Castle. ROSE & CROWN BEER FESTIVAL Featuring Groove Diggers 3pm, One Tree Canyon 4.45pm, Liquorice Lounge 6.15pm, Without Flight 7.45pm and Re-Booted 9.15pm. Rose & Crown, Tenbury Wells. VIOLETS The Plough, Whitecross Rd, Hereford. LINTON FESTIVAL Music, real ale and cider festival. See 6 July for details. Near Rosson-Wye, tickets on sale from £20, www.lintonfestival.org Raising funds for local charities.

ES SQUID AND THE LOCKS Acoustic double-bill. The Courtyard, Hereford, 12-2pm, free.

MARCHES MORRIS FESTIVAL Over 100 dancers from around the country. Ludlow Castle Square from 10.30am, Leominster Corn Square from 1.30pm, Eardisland, Pembridge & Weobley from 4.30pm, www.leominstermorris.org NEIL PREEDY DJ. Charles Bar, The Left Bank, Hereford, 9pm. MIKE RUDDICK & JOHN O’CONNOR Bandstand Buskers, De Koffie Pot, Left Bank, Hereford, 1pm. CEILIDH WITH BANTER Kingsland Village Hall, 8.30pm, £7, email contact@leominstermorris.org Part of Marches Morris Festival. CHRONICLES OF ZEE The Bull Hotel, Ludlow. CONCERTS FOR CRASWALL Piano Quartet. Programme includes Dohnanyi, Dvorak and Brahms. Dore Abbey, Abbeydore, 7.30pm, £20-£12, students £10, 01981 510570. BILLY WHIZZ / SLEEPY RIOT / THE WAY Ledbury British Legion, free entry. Fundraiser for St Michael’s Hospice. OPEN MIC Ledbury Community Hall, 7pm, £5, bring a bottle, 01531 632968.

BEER ON THE WYE FESTIVAL Featuring Whalebone at 3pm, Nature of Wires at 4.30pm, Last Tree Squad at 6pm, The Rooters at 7.30pm and Skabucks at 9.30pm. Hereford Rowing Club, hot food, beers, ciders and perries, camping, www.beeronthewye.org.uk

Sun 8 July LINTON FESTIVAL Music, real ale and cider festival. See 6 July for details. Near Ross-on-Wye, tickets on sale from £20, www.lintonfestival.org Raising funds for local charities. ROSE & CROWN BEER FESTIVAL Featuring Shannon Flynn 2pm, Jemstones 3.15pm, Mice in a Matchbox 4.15pm and Jake & The Jesters 5.30pm. Rose & Crown, Tenbury Wells. BUGS AND ED The Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm. MARCHES MORRIS FESTIVAL Over 100 dancers from around the country. Hereford High Town from 11am, Hereford Cathedral Close 12.30pm, www.leominstermorris.org MID WALES R & B CLUB Featuring Elles Bailey. The Muse, Brecon, 7.30pm, £10, 07971 834256. Big Country, Linton Festival

BRECON JAZZ CLUB Featuring Hot Club Trio. Hot Club Swing, Cafe Jazz, Cardiff, CF10 1PL, 6.30pm, £5 on the door. A LEDBURY CELEBRATION Poetry, music and entertainment stage 12-5pm, food and drink market 12-4pm. Featuring Rob Barratt, Hip Hop Shakespeare with Kurly McGeachie, Nico Reznick, the dulcet tones of Ludlow Jazz Collective, SassCapella, LADS. Part of Ledbury Poetry Festival. Ledbury High Street. LUKE DOHERTY BAND Prince of Wales, Ledbury. BEER ON THE WYE FESTIVAL Featuring Nikki Rous at 2.30pm. Hereford Rowing Club, hot food, beers, ciders and perries, camping, www.beeronthewye.org.uk

Mon 9 July BOWIE STARMAN Tribute. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £23, 01432 340555.

Lavendore Rogue, Linton Festival OPEN MIC The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762. BRECON JAZZ CLUB Featuring Welsh Jazz Showcase. The Muse, Brecon, 7.15pm, £10/£12, info@breconjazzclub.org

SKIPINNISH A mix of highland tradition and contemporary music. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £19, 01743 281281. BURUM Queen’s Head, St James St, Monmouth, 01600 712767.

Tues 10 July

THE GATOR SQUAD Richmond Club, Edgar St, Hereford, 3pm, 01432 356529.

VINTAGE JAZZ REVIVAL Rose and Crown, Ludlow, 9pm.

Wed 11 July

UPBEAT BEATLES The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £20, 01432 340555.

THE DRAGON BAND The Horse and Jockey, Churchstoke.

VO FLETCHER Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 8pm.

THE TWISTED TWENTY & TEYR Folk. Upstairs, The Art Shop & Chapel, 7.30pm, £12, booking essential, 01873 852690.

Thurs 12 July

The Paulus Schafer Trio

THE HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT DJ. Charles Bar, The Left Bank, Hereford, 9pm. IAN MCNABB Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £15.50, 01743 281281. CHURCH CONCERT Featuring the South Monmouthshire Music Centre Senior Wind Band and Saxophone Ensemble. St Stephen’s & St Tathan’s Church, Caerwent, 7pm, £7, includes light refreshments, 01291 421405 or from Caerwent Post Office. SULTANA BROTHERS The Plough, Whitecross Rd, Hereford. ROCK THE BARN Featuring Cheating Lights, Bel, The Goldblums, Hot Tubes, Jake of Diamond, Ellis Bridgwater, Astella plus more. Food from the Beefy Boys and Field 2 Fork. Camping available. Lower Chilstone Court, Madley, HR2 9PW, £20, www.herefordroundtable.co.uk

VIVA NEIL DIAMOND Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £17, 01743 281281.

LLANFYLLIN MUSIC FESTIVAL Featuring Allegri String Quartet. Programme includes Wolf, Debussy and Dvorak. St Myllin’s Church, Llanfyllin, www.llanfyllinfestival.org.uk

JOHN HARDMAN BAND Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

ALTERNATIVE ROUTE Dun Cow, Shrewsbury.

PAULUS SHAFER TRIO In the courtyard, De Koffie Pot, Left Bank, Hereford, 9pm, free.

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

Fri 13 July

VIVA NEIL DIAMOND Tribute. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £15, 01600 772467.

Thurs 12 July

FOLK IN THE FOYER Featuring Whiskey River Trio. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, 01885 488575. FRIDAY LIVE Live performance. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762. XLS Gordon Bennetts, St Peter’s Square, Hereford, 9pm. HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD Show songs from the 1920s. The Courtyard, Hereford, 2pm, £21, 01432 340555. DECADES Reet Petite, West St, Leominster. THEM HEAVY PEOPLE Nadine Turner performs note perfect renditions of Kate Bush’s iconic music. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £15, 01743 281281. BAND OPEN MIC Hosted by Rhythm Thieves. Drums and backline provided. Sun Inn, Leintwardine, 8pm.

JOHN EYRE GUITAR In the courtyard, De Koffie Pot, Left Bank, Hereford, 9pm, free.

Sat 14 July CHELMARSH VILLAGE FETE Traditional village fete with entertainment throughout the afternoon with brass band, Morris dancers, clown and juggler. Homemade teas in the hall. School Lane, Chelmarsh, WV16 6BA, 2-5.30pm, £2, under 16s free, 01746 862104. WHISKEY RIVER BOYS The Bull Hotel, Ludlow.

ANDREW RIVERSTONE In the garden, The Monkland Arms, Monkland, near Leominster, afternoon/ evening, 01568 720510. JAZZ BRUNCH Paul Brooks and the Ludlow Jazz Collective featuring Erica Lyons and Richard Williamson. Jazz standards, original compositions, fantastic melodic jazz. Aardvark Books, the Bookery, Manor Farm, Brampton Bryan, Bucknell, 11am-2pm, free entry 01547 530744. THE FORFEITS Gordon Bennetts, St Peter’s Square, Hereford, 9pm. MID WALES R & B Featuring Benjamin Bassford vs Half Deaf Clatch. The Muse, Brecon, 7.30pm, £10, 07971 834256. WESTCOASTIN’ Little Big Band with singer, Laura Collins. The Bolthole, Leasowes Bank Farm, Ratlinghope, 8pm, £13, under 17s £6.50, 01743 790903.

Whiskey River Trio, Folk in the Foyer

Conquest Theatre Bromyard Live on Stage

Fri 13 July 7.30pm FOLK IN THE FOYER - WHISKEY RIVER TRIO Fri 20 July, 7.30pm “NO PETTICOATS HERE” - LOUISE JORDAN

Film

6 July 7.30pm DARKEST HOUR (PG) 22 July 7.30pm THE SHAPE OF WATER (PG)

Screenings

Sat 7 July 7.30pm LE CORSAIR (ALL’OPERA) Wed 18 July 7pm ROMEO AND JULIET (RSC) Sun 29 July 3pm ANDRE RIEU “AMORE MY TRIBUTE TO LOVE”

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

VINTAGE JAZZ REVIVAL Rose and Crown, Ludlow, 9pm.

Footprints

Wed 18 July THE DRAGON BAND The Horse and Jockey, Churchstoke. LITTLE RUMBA Housmans Bar and Restaurant, Church Stretton. HIBY-BARDON-HESSION Jazz special. Queen’s Head, St James St, Monmouth, 01600 712767.

Thurs 19 July SHACKELTON TRIO Nori’s Cafe, Leominster, £24 includes meal, please book in advance, 01568 612876.

Sat 14 July QUIZ NIGHT With cash prizes and light supper in aid of local charities. King’s Head, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm. YARDBIRD ARTS Present Rock & Blues Night featuring Dave Small, Remi Harris, Darren Beale and Shane Dixon. Clows Top Victory Hall, 8pm, £12, bar and refreshments, 01584 881564, yardbirdarts@gmail. com LIVE @ THE WATERFRONT Featuring the Decibelles. Waterfront Bar, Theatr Brycheiniong, Brecon, 1-3pm, free. PRESTEIGNE CARNIVAL Parade through High St, 12.45pm, carnival and show 1pm-11pm, Wentes Meadow, Presteigne. LIVE MUSIC Vaults, Bishop’s Castle. RAGTIME JUG ORCHESTRA Coleford Festival Roots Stage, 5.30pm. FOOTPRINTS Jazz, funk and Latin grooves. Saturday Cafe, The Courtyard, Hereford, 12-2pm, free. EIRA SNOW Caractacus and Lyndon Owen play music from Celtic, Middle Eastern and European lands. Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, 7.30pm, £8.50, 01588 630023.

Sun 15 July LIVE JAZZ Local quartet plays well-known standards, Latin and blues. Free entry, cocktails, light bites or book a table. The Cliffe at Dinham, Ludlow, 12.30-3pm, 01584 872063.

OPEN MIC The Yew Tree, Peterstow, near Ross-on-Wye, 3pm, followed by Acoustic session 7.30pm. ARCADIA ROOTS Prince of Wales, Ledbury. GEORGIE HARDY Bandstand Buskers, De Koffie Pot, Left Bank, Hereford, 1pm. KRIS DREVER BBC Radio 2 Folks Singer of the Year 2017. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, £15, 01497 822999. LITTLE DAVE The Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm. JULIE COOPER Singing Masterclass with internationally-acclaimed soprano with three aspiring local singers. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 2.30pm, £7.50 including refreshments from Winnies newsagents or www.kingtonchoral. org.uk LLANFYLLIN MUSIC FESTIVAL Featuring Allegri String Quartet. Programme includes Purcell, Britten and Elgar. St Myllin’s Church, Llanfyllin, www.llanfyllinfestival.org.uk

Tues 17 July OPEN MIC The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762. SIMON DEELEY’S BLUE HAZE QUARTET With music from their current CD ‘From the Blue Hills’. 11 original compositions by jazz pianist Simon Deeley in styles ranging from the lively Latin-jazz to in-the groove to gentle reflective ballads. St George’s Hall, Load St, Bewdley, 7.30pm, £10, students £6, 07890 303681.

WORRIED MEN Vaults, Bishop’s Castle. BRAZIN NUTS Featuring Roy Sainsbury, Linda Angelis and Simon Tebb. Andrew Logan Museum of Sclupture, Berriew, 8pm, £12.50 in advance, £15 on the door, 01686 640689. FOOTPRINTS Jazz, funk and Latin grooves. Reet Petite, Leominster. MIKE WILTON Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 8pm. ACOUSTIC FOLK NIGHT King’s Head, Tenbury Wells, 8pm.

Fri 20 July LLANFYLLIN MUSIC FESTIVAL Featuring Allegri String Quartet. Programme includes Schubert, Mozart and Beethoven. St Myllin’s Church, Llanfyllin, www.llanfyllinfestival.org.uk LE FREAK Gordon Bennetts, St Peter’s Square, Hereford, 9pm. LOCKED AND LOADED Rock covers. Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford. NOZSTOCK FESTIVAL Artists include We Are Scientists, The Blockheads, Reginald D Hunter, Honeyfeet, Mad Dog McRea, Jalen N’Gonda, Slamboree Soundsystem, Spunge, Uncle Dugs, Mollie Collins, Goldfrapp, The Selector, Dub Pistols, Macka B, Electric Swing Circus, Kiko Bun, The Lovely Eggs, Oh My God! It’s The Church, Mr Tea & The Minions, Mad Apple Circus, Buffos Wake, Childcare, Catholic Action, Seas of Mirth, The Stiff Joints. Nozstock The Hidden Valley, Rowden Paddocks, Bromyard, tickets from £115 adults, teens from £95, under 12s free, www.nozstock.com

LLANGOLLEN FRINGE FESTIVAL Featuring Laura Cortese and the Dance Cards, Americana. Llangollen Town Hall, 7.30pm, £8, www.llangollenfringe.co.uk

Vera Van Heeringen Trio, Festival at the Edge

OVER THE MOON Dun Cow, Shrewsbury. FRIDAY LIVE Featuring Anne-Marie Sanderson plus support from Ben Hutcheson. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, earlybird £5,01497 821762. FESTIVAL AT THE EDGE Storytelling and music. Artists appearing include: Len Cabral, Tanya Batt with Peter Forster, Peter Chand, Daniel Morden, Pete Morton, Thomas McCarthy, Pilgrims Way, Mara Menzies, Maria Whatton, Rosie Hood, Shonaleigh, Dave Tonge, Christine McMahon, Louise Jordan, Raphael Rodan, DARA, Rachel Rose Reid, Daria Kulesh Quartet, Spud and Yam, Allan Yn Y Fan, Cath Little, Steve Lally, Gorg Chand, Vera Van Heeringen Trio, Andy Harrop-Smith, Panic Circus, Midswegan, Hand to Mouth Theatre, The Trials of Cato, Ceri Ridge Trading Company and more. Alderford Lake, Tilstock Rd, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 3JQ. Weekend and day tickets available www.festivalattheedge.org 07544 044126.

Sat 21 July OPEN MIC Hosted by Pigdaze. Reet Petite, West St, Leominster. LOUISE JORDAN ‘No Petticoats Here’. Singer, songwriter and musician Louise Jordan tells the stories of inspirational women who challenged expectation in WWI. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, 01885 488575.

MARTIN SHAW, DAVE O’HIGGINS & CLARK TRACEY QUINTET UK jazz legends. The Bolthole, Leasowes Bank Farm, Ratlinghope, 8pm, £13, under 17s £6.50, 01743 790903. THE WAYNE MARTIN BAND Vaults, Bishop’s Castle. NORTHERN SOUL NIGHT With DJ Paul Nevin. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, free before 9pm, £3 afterwards, 01497 821762.

LIVE @ THE WATERFRONT Featuring Eclectic Shed Experience. Waterfront Bar, Theatr Brycheiniong, Brecon, 1-3pm, free. NOZSTOCK FESTIVAL See 20 July for details. Nozstock The Hidden Valley, Rowden Paddocks, Bromyard, tickets from £115 adults, teens from £95, under 12s free, www.nozstock.com LLANGOLLEN FRINGE FESTIVAL Featuring Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry. Llangollen Town Hall, 7.30pm, £21, www.llangollenfringe.co.uk

Sun 22 July AMERICANA NIGHT King’s Head, Tenbury Wells, 8.30pm.

The Blockheads, Nozstock Festival

Sat 21 July THE ALLTONES The Bull Hotel, Ludlow.

KINSTRIFE The Plough, Whitecross Rd, Hereford.

FESTIVAL AT THE EDGE See 20 July for details. Featuring Daria Kulesh Quartet. Alderford Lake, Tilstock Rd, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 3JQ. Weekend and day tickets available www.festivalattheedge.org 07544 044126.

WHISKEY RIVER BOYS In the garden, The Monkland Arms, Monkland, near Leominster, afternoon, evening, 01568 720510.

VOODOO LAB DJ. Charles Bar, The Left Bank, Hereford, 9pm. BIGFEAT Speakeasy, Left Bank, Hereford. JOEL’S WISH BREWERY BOP Featuring The Reggaelators, 8-piece Birmingham reggae army. Support from The Drop. Ludlow Brewery, 7.30pm, £9, 01584 873291.

BOONDOGZ Reet Petite, West St, Leominster. PARTY IN THE PARK Organised by About Music Project. Featuring Fight The Bear, Nuclear Weasels, The Wayne Martin Band, Mollie Ann, Without Warning, Frozen Cabin, Young Braves, Golden Age of TV, Adrenaline Rush, Hatters Ball. Plus vintage tea stall, beer tent, freshly made pizzas, BBQ, vegetarian food and ice creams. Bishop’s Castle, 12pm till late, £8 online www.ticketsource.co.uk £10 on the gate, under 11s free.

FESTIVAL AT THE EDGE See 20 July for details. Alderford Lake, Tilstock Rd, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 3JQ. Weekend and day tickets available www.festivalattheedge.org 07544 044126. ADAM HODSON The Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm. NOZSTOCK FESTIVAL See 20 July for details. Nozstock The Hidden Valley, Rowden Paddocks, Bromyard, tickets from £115 adults, teens from £95, under 12s free, www.nozstock.com LLANFYLLIN MUSIC FESTIVAL Featuring Allegri String Quartet. Programme includes Bach, Mozart and Brahms. St Myllin’s Church, Llanfyllin, www.llanfyllinfestival.org.uk RAGTIME JUG ORCHESTRA Crown and Sceptre, Stroud, 8pm.

Fight The Bear, Party in the Park

Daria Kulesh Quartet, Festival at the Edge

Mon 23 July

Honeyfeet, Nozstock Festival

THE DUVED DUNAYEVSKY QUARTET & SWINGBAND ‘Anything Goes’. An evening of swing standards, classic Django Reinhardt and Duved’s original compositions. Three Tuns Upper Room, Bishop’s Castle, 7.30pm, donations, 01588 680312.

Tues 24 July LLANGOLLEN FRINGE FESTIVAL Featuring Linton Kwesi Johnson. Llangollen Town Hall, 7.30pm, £14, www.llangollenfringe.co.uk OPEN MIC The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762. THE CALIFORNIA FEETWARMERS One of the hottest 7-piece bands playing out of America. Upstairs, The Art Shop & Chapel, 7.30pm, £15, booking essential, 01873 852690. VINTAGE JAZZ REVIVAL Rose and Crown, Ludlow, 9pm.

LLANGOLLEN FRINGE FESTIVAL Featuring Mark Radcliffe’s Galleon Blast. Llangollen Town Hall, 7.30pm, £10, www.llangollenfringe.co.uk THE DRAGON BAND The Horse and Jockey, Churchstoke.

Thurs 26 July

Wed 25 July AMERICANA SESSION King’s Head, Tenbury Wells, 8.30pm.

OPEN MIC NIGHT Hosted by Howard and Clare. The Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford, 01952 610888.

SPEED BUGGY Vaults, Bishop’s Castle. SIMON DEELEY’S BLUE HAZE QUARTET With music from their current CD ‘From the Blue Hills’. 11 original compositions by jazz pianist Simon Deeley in styles ranging from the lively Latin-jazz to in-the groove to gentle reflective ballads. Lion Ballroom, Leominster, 7.30pm, £10, students £6, 07890 303681.

JULY MUSIC Fri 6

MOVER & FRIENDS

Sat 14

THE UPROARS

Sat 21

BOONDOGZ

Fri 13

DECADES

Fri 20

OPEN MIC HOSTED BY PIGDAZE

Sat 28

TERMINAL RAGE, WISENHEIMER, ALVIN & THE ANGRY BARRELS

Boondogz

Reet Petite, 18 West Street, Leominster

07484 545368

CHURCH STRETTON ARTS FESTIVAL Featuring London Mozart Players, Concord College, Acton Burnell, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £20, students £10, www.strettonfestival.org.uk JENNIFER T Credenhill Social Club, 8pm, members free, non-members £1. LIVE @ THE WATERFRONT Featuring The Fordsons. Waterfront Bar, Theatr Brycheiniong, Brecon, 1-3pm, free.

Blackberry Wood

Thurs 26 July LLANGOLLEN FRINGE FESTIVAL Featuring Eliza Carthy and The Wayward Band. Llangollen Town Hall, 7.30pm, £20, www.llangollenfringe.co.uk

Fri 27 July LIVE DINNER JAZZ Local quartet plays well-known stands, Latin and blues. Free entry, cocktails, light bites or book a table. The Cliffe at Dinham, Ludlow, 8-10.30pm, 01584 872063. LIVE MUSIC White Horse Inn, Clun. UNDYING HEADS In the courtyard, De Koffie Pot, Left Bank, Hereford, 9pm, free. HMV BAND Dun Cow, Shrewsbury. BLACKBERRY WOOD Canadian, foot-stompin’, barn-shakin’, alt-country, gypsy, circus band roll into town for a special Wild Hare Club show between festival dates. The Barrels, St Owen St, Hereford, 8.30pm, free. www.wildhareclub.com FRIDAY LIVE Featuring Solana, a blend of instrumental folk-world. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, earlybird £5, 01497 821762. THE GOLDBLUMS Gordon Bennetts, St Peter’s Square, Hereford, 9pm. OPEN MIC Hosted by Mark Richards. Sun Inn, Leintwardine, 8pm. BO WALTON & RED ALERT Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford.

LLANGOLLEN FRINGE FESTIVAL Featuring The Craig Charles Funk & Soul Club. Llangollen Town Hall, 7.30pm, £15, www.llangollenfringe. co.uk

Sat 28 July THE HEY YAHS De Koffie Pot, Left Bank, Bridge St, Hereford, 8pm. RHYTHM THIEVES Royal Oak, 70 Compton Rd, Wolverhampton. BAD SPANIEL Gordon Bennetts, St Peter’s Square, Hereford, 9pm. THREE CHOIRS FESTIVAL Trio Dali, piano trio, Holy Trinity Church, Hereford, 3pm, £27, £22, under 26 free. Opening Night, Hereford Cathedral, 7.45pm, £50-£10. Liam Dunachie Organ Trio, All Saints Church, Hereford, 10.15pm, £16, £12. www.3choirs.org 01452 768928. THE FORDSONS In the garden, The Monkland Arms, Monkland, near Leominster, afternoon/evening, 01568 720510. RAYER & HEEPSY DJ. Charles Bar, The Left Bank, Hereford, 9pm. THE NEW PLANET ANIMALS The Bull Hotel, Ludlow.

NATIONAL YOUTH BRASS BAND OF WALES Programme includes Golland, Crausatz and Harper. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7.30pm, £10/£8, under 25s £5, 01686 614555.

Sun 29 July QUIZ The Oak, Wigmore, 7.30pm. LLANGOLLEN FRINGE FESTIVAL Featuring Golden Fable & New Sinfonia. Llangollen Town Hall, 7.30pm, £10, www.llangollenfringe. co.uk LORIS EATON & THE STEALERS Prince of Wales, Ledbury. THREE CHOIRS FESTIVAL Festival Eucharist, Hereford Cathedral, 10.30am. Never Failed Me Yet, Shire Hall, Hereford, 1pm, £8, £4 children. Hansel and Gretel. Tomkins Theatre, Hereford, 3.30pm, £18, under 26 £8. Free Organ Talk, All Saints Church, 4pm. Choral Evensong, Hereford Cathedral, 5.30pm. The Planets, Hereford Cathedral, 7.45pm, £55-£10. Surplice to Requirements, All Saints Church, Hereford, 10.15pm, £16, £12. www.3choirs.org 01452 768928. FIVE MINUS THREE The Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm. OPEN MIC NIGHT Hosted by Jack Brett. Red Lion, Knighton, 8pm, must book in advance, 01547 428080, www.redlionknighton.co.uk.

TERMINAL RAGE, WISENHEIMER, ALVIN & THE ANGRY BARRELS Reet Petite, West St, Leominster. LLANGOLLEN FRINGE FESTIVAL Featuring Gallops & Miss Eaves, international Beats at the Fringe. Llangollen Town Hall, 7.30pm, £7, www.llangollenfringe.co.uk BLUZEBOX Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

The Fordsons

FIRED UP Lichfield Vaults, Church St, Hereford, 4pm.

Aquarelle Guitar Quartet, Church Stretton Festival

Mon 30 July THREE CHOIRS FESTIVAL James Gilchrist Recital: The Solitary Pilgrim, Holy Trinity Church, 11.30am, £27, £22. Carousel Clarinet Duo, 2.30pm, Holy Trinity Church, 2.30pm, £5, free children. Tenebrae, Hereford Cathedral, 2.45pm, £40-£10. Free Organ Talk, All Saints Church, 4pm. Choral Evensong, Hereford Cathedral, 5.30pm. Elgar’s King Olaf, Hereford Cathedral, 7.45pm, £55-£10. Alive and Brel, All Saints Church, 10pm, £16, £12, www.3choirs.org 01452 768928.

Tues 31 July CHURCH STRETTON ARTS FESTIVAL Featuring Aquarelle Guitar Quartet. Church Stretton School, 7.30pm, £18, students £9, www.strettonfestival.org.uk OPEN MIC The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762. VINTAGE JAZZ REVIVAL Rose and Crown, Ludlow, 9pm.

THREE CHOIRS FESTIVAL Magnard Ensemble, St Francis Xavier Church (ideal for ages 5+), 10.30am, £6. Celebrity Organ Recital with Olivier Latry, Hereford Cathedral, 11am, £20. Free Organ Talk, All Saints Church, 1pm. Gould Piano Trio, Holy Trinity Church, 3pm, £27, £22, under 26 free. Monteverdi Vespas, Hereford Cathedral, 7.45pm, £55-£10. Kit Downes’ Organ Ceilidh, All Saints Church, 10pm, £16, £12. Compline, Cathedral Crypt, 10.30pm. www.3choirs.org 01452 768928. ROB DUNSFORD & NEVE SPENCER MOLLER Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7.30pm, £2.50, 01686 614555.

AUGUST Wed 1 August THE BUTCHERS DOGS Toby and John invite you to a fun musical evening. Dukes Arms, Presteigne, 8.30pm, £3 on the door. COLTRANE DEDICATION Jazz special. Queen’s Head, St James St, Monmouth, 01600 712767. ADAM PHILIPS Housmans Bar and Restaurant, Church Stretton. THE DRAGON BAND The Horse and Jockey, Churchstoke.

MARK LATIMER / TREV DAVIES TRIO Chequers, Etnam St, Leominster. THREE CHOIRS FESTIVAL Holy Trinity Organ Recital, Holy Trinity Church, 11am, £12. Binchois Consort, Hereford Cathedral, 11am, £35-£5. Clare Hammon, Holy Trinity Church, 2.45pm, £27, £22. Free Organ Talk, All Saints Church, 4pm. Choral Evensong, Hereford Cathedral, 5.30pm. Symphony of Psalms, Hereford Cathedral, 7.45pm, £50-£10. Bach Goldberg Variations, St Francis Xavier Church, 10.15pm, £18, £15, £10. www.3choirs.org 01452 768928. Onyx Brass, Church Stretton Festival

Wed 1 August

Fri 3 August

THREE CHOIRS FESTIVAL Ruby Hughes Recital: Songs for New Life and Love, Holy Trinity Church, 11.15am, £27, £22. Belmont Abbey Organ Recital, 2pm, £12. Choral Evensong, Hereford Cathedral, 3.30pm. The Singing Violin, St John’s Methodist Church, 3.45pm, £15, under 26 free. Hymn of Praise, Hereford Cathedral, 7.45pm, £50-£10. The Baronet and the Playboy, St John’s Methodist Church, 10.15pm, £16. www.3choirs.org 01452 768928.

THE GOLD ROOM Dun Cow, Shrewsbury.

Thurs 2 August ALMELEY STEADY SESSION The Bells Inn, Almeley, near Kington, HR3 6LF, www.almeleysteadysession. wordpress.com HOWLIN’ MAT Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 8pm. THREE CHOIRS FESTIVAL Twinkle Tunes, ideal for babies/ toddlers. Powell Theatre, 11.30pm, £5 adults, children free. Free Organ Talk, All Saints Church, 1pm. Bernstein and Mahler, Hereford Cathedral, 2.30pm, £35-£5. Choral Evensong, Hereford Cathedral, 5.30pm. A Parry Centenary Tribute, Hereford Cathedral, 7.45pm, £55-£10. Joby Burgess: Pioneers of Percussion, All Saints Church, 10.30pm, £16, £12. Compline, Cathedral Crypt, 10.30pm. www.3choirs.org 01452 768928. CHURCH STRETTON ARTS FESTIVAL Featuring Onyx Brass. Church Stretton School, 7.30pm, £16, students £8, www.strettonfestival.org.uk

CHURCH STRETTON ARTS FESTIVAL Featuring Milena Simovic, viola. Church Stretton School, 7.30pm, £12, students £6, www.strettonfestival.org.uk

Sat 4 August SEAN SAYE In the garden, The Monkland Arms, Monkland, near Leominster, afternoon/evening, 01568 720510. CHURCH STRETTON ARTS FESTIVAL Featuring All New Blues and Soul Revue. Church Stretton School, 7.30pm, £14, students £7,

Milena Simovic, Church Stretton Festival

Tues 7 August

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

VINTAGE JAZZ REVIVAL Rose and Crown, Ludlow, 9pm. UPTON BISHOP JAZZ CLUB Featuring Cafe Manouche. The Millennium Hall, Upton Bishop, 7.30pm, tickets £10, 07970 343148.

THREE CHOIRS FESTIVAL Dance! Dance! Leominster Priory, 9.30am, £5 adults, children free, ideal for babies/toddlers. Free Organ Talk, All Saints Church, 11am. Three Choirs Festival Youth Choir, 11.15am, £35-£5. Gothic Voices: Stella Maris, Virga Jess, Leominster Priory, 2.30pm, £27, £22, £12. Organ Recital, Leominster Priory, 5pm, £12. Flute, Viola and Harp Recital, St Francis Xavier Church, 5.15pm, £15, under 26 free. Choral Evensong, Hereford Cathedral, 5.30pm. Brahms’ German Requiem, Hereford Cathedral, 7.45pm, £55-£10. www.3choirs.org 01452 768928.

Music Workshops Fri 6 July BUZZY BEATS Led by Mary Keith. Using bodies, percussion instruments and voices. 10.30am-11.30am, under 5s £6, £5 per sibling. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 01743 234970. Sat 14 July THE BIG SING UK - THE GREATEST SHOWMAN Learn songs from the hit film with West End performers as your coaches. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 12-6pm, £25, 07908 853914.

SONS OF YODA The Plough, Whitecross Rd, Hereford.

Sun 5 August WHISKEY RIVER BOYS The Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm.

Monday BRECON TOWN BAND REHEARSALS Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, details contact Dave Jones, 01874 623650.

Mon 6 August CIDER CITY JAZZMEN The Barrels, St Owen’s St, Hereford, 01432 274968.

Monday THE GARRICK SINGERS The Courtyard, Hereford, 12-1.30pm and 2-3.30pm. £5 per session, 01432 340555.

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

Mondays ALIVE & KICKIN’ CHOIR Old Muse, Glamorgan St, Brecon, 7-9pm, £5 public, £3 students/staff. tanyawalkermusic@hotmail.com

AMERICANA SESSION Grape Vaults, Leominster, 8pm. CHURCH STRETTON ARTS FESTIVAL Featuring Robert Plane and the Gould Trio. Church Stretton School, 7.30pm, £20, students £10, www.strettonfestival.org.uk

Mondays BRECON TOWN BAND REHEARSALS Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 01874 623650. Mondays BEAT IT - DRUMMING FOR DEMENTIA Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 10.30am-12pm, free, 07875 090946.

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 Traditional dance music from far and wide. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne 7.15pm, Sue Harris 01547 550158. Tuesday DOLAU MIXTURES Mixed choir. Dolau Community Hall, Llandrindod Wells, 8pm, 01597 851427. Tuesday LEOMINSTER COMMUNITY CHOIR Choir leader: Olivia Preye. No auditions, no need to read music. World, folk music, anything goes. 7-8.30pm at Leominster Community Centre. 01568 369074. Tuesday ST MICHAELS SINGERS Welcome interest from new singers, (particularly basses and tenors!) If you are interested please phone our Chairperson Pat Mutton on 01584 819875. We meet on Tuesday evenings at 7.30pm in St Michael’s Village Hall, near Tenbury Wells. Tuesdays SAMBA BRECON Sue on 07792 165481 or Gill on 01497 821631. 7-9pm, Village Hall just outside Brecon. Tuesday WHITTON VOICES Mixed community choir. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 8-10pm, £6. All welcome. Led by Sue Harris, 01547 550158. Wednesdays CASTLE VOICES Community choir, songs from around the globe, all taught by ear, led by Sue Harris. Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, 7-8.30pm, £6, 01547 550158.

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Wednesdays PLAY IT BY EAR For all melody instruments. Learn essential repertoire and take part in local pub sessions. This sociable course will develop your musicianship and understanding of folk traditions. Expert guidance from tutor Kitty Greenwood. Booking essential. For full details contact Kitty 01584 841564 folkfiddleteacher@gmail.com Wednesday ROCKSPRING COMMUNITY CHOIR All welcome particularly men! Minimal charge. Rockspring Community Centre, Ludlow. 01584 529053. Wednesday LUDLOW LARKS COMMUNITY CHOIR Led by Polly Bolton. Songs from around the world. Ludlow Women’s Centre, 7.30pm-9.30pm. 01584 823609 or info@oak-barn.co.uk or www.jollypages.co.uk/larks Wednesday DRUMMING FOR DEMENTIA The Courtyard, Hereford, 2-3.30pm, £2 per session, 01432 340555. 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 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 VOICE ACADEMY AT THE COURTYARD For ages 13+. The Courtyard, Hereford, 4.30-6pm, £4 per session, 01432 340555. Thursday CLUNSONGBIRDS 10 -11.30am in Hightown Hall. Songs to brighten up the day, all taught by ear. £5 per week. Led by Sue Harris 01547 550158 sumarieharris@btinternet.com Thursday CANTORION LLANDRINDOD Mixed choir, early/classical music. Howey VH, 7.45pm, 01874 754774. First Thursdays BLACK HILL TUNE CLUB 2pm at the Crown Inn Longtown. Free. 01432 263495. Friday MUSIC TIME For under 5s. The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury, 10.30am-11.30am, 01743 234970. Friday FAMILY MUSIC MAKERS Fun sessions for parents and toddlers 12.30-2pm, £4 per adult and child pair, under 1s free. The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.

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.

Sessions First Saturday OPEN MIC Greyhound Inn, Llangunllo, 9pm, 01547 550400. First Saturday FOLK & IRISH SESSION Harp Inn, Glasbury-on-Wye, 8.30pm, free, 01497 847373. First Saturday of month PICKIN’ AT THE BIRD The Bird in Hand, Coton Hill, Shrewsbury, 01743 357484, 9pm. 3rd Saturday OPEN MUSIC SESSION Harp Inn, Glasbury-on-Wye, 8.30pm, free, 01497 847373. Every Sunday FOLK SESSION The Old Mill, Llanidloes, 8pm, 01686 412008, all welcome. Every Sunday OPEN MIC Stag, Llanidloes, 6.30pm, 01686 414824. 2nd Sunday ACOUSTIC MUSIC SESSION Jill and Mark (from the Rhythm Thieves) hosting. All styles welcome. The Sun Inn, Leintwardine, 8pm. 2nd and 4th Sunday FOLK SESSION Arvon Ale House, Temple St, Llandrindod Wells, 4pm, 07477 627267. 3rd Sunday ACOUSTIC SESSION Arvon Ale House, Temple St, Llandrindod Wells, 4pm, 07477 627267. Last Sunday SUNDAY SOUL SESSION The Corners Inn, Kingsland, 8.30pm, free, 01568 708385. Every Monday ACOUSTIC NIGHT The Golden Lion Hotel, Llandysilio, near Welshpool, 01691 830295. Every Monday OPEN MIC NIGHT Bull Inn, Shrewsbury, 01743 344728. Every Monday BRECON TOWN BAND Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7-9pm. 01874 623650. First Monday BRIMFIELD FOLK CLUB 01584 711480 and the website at www.roger435.wixsite.com/brimfieldfolkclub First Monday AMERICANA SESSION The Grape Vaults, Leominster, 01568 611404. 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.

3rd Tuesday FOLK NIGHTS The Crown Inn, Longtown, 8pm. e-Newsletter john.baxter87@btinternet.com Last Tuesday HOMEND POETS & MUSICIANS Ledbury, www.folklife.org.uk/homend-poets.html 01684 563281. Every Wednesday ACOUSTIC NIGHT Baskerville Hall Hotel, near Hay-on-Wye, 8.30pm, 01497 820033. Every Wednesday JAZZ EVENING Incorporating all styles of jazz. Horse & Jockey, Churchstoke, 8pm, all welcome, free, 01588 620060. Every Wednesday ACOUSTIC SESSION Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 8.45pm, 01531 632250. Alternate Wednesdays FOLK SESSION Crown Inn, Colwall, 01684 541074. 2nd Wednesday OPEN MIC White Horse Inn, Clun, 8.30pm onwards. 01588 640305. 2nd & 4th Wednesday TELFORD ACOUSTIC CLUB The Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford, 9pm, 01952 610888. 3rd Wednesday JAZZ AND TAPAS With Mark Latimer. Reet Petite, 18 West St, Leominster, 07484 545368. Fourth Wednesday AMERICAN COUNTRY MUSIC NIGHT King’s Head, Tenbury Wells. Every Thursday OPEN MUSIC SESSION Nat and Delia present Duke Joint Jam. Oxford Arms, Kington, 6.30pm, all welcome, 01544 230322. Every Thursday SESSION Black Swan, Much Dewchurch, 01981 540295. First Thursday OPEN MIC King’s Head, Tenbury Wells. First Thursday BLACK HILL TUNE CLUB Longtown, 1.30pm, 01432 263495. 1st Thursday OPEN MUSIC SESSION All styles welcome. The Fforest Inn, Llanfihangel Nant Melan, New Radnor, 8pm, 01544 350526. 1st Thursday FOLK Farmer’s Arms, Wellington Heath, 8pm, 01531 660253. 2nd Thursday OPEN MIC Talbot, West St, Leominster. 2nd Thursday OPEN FOLK SESSION Horse & Jockey, Churchstoke, 8.30pm, all welcome, free, 01588 620060. 3rd Thursday FOLK SESSION King’s Head, Tenbury Wells. 3rd Thursday FOLK DOWN THE TRACK Castle Inn, Knucklas, 7pm, 01547 528223 or 01547 528150. 1st Friday ACOUSTIC SESSION The Blue Boar, Mill St, Ludlow, 8:30pm. Contact: Ann Gray 01584 879 348. 4th Thursday OPEN MIC Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford, 01952 610888. 2nd Friday OPEN MIC Reet Petite, 18 West St, Leominster, 07484 545368. 2nd Friday BAND BASED OPEN MIC Hosted by Rhythm Thieves. Sun Inn, Leintwardine, 8pm, 01568 770134. Last Friday TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC SESSION The Old Coppers Malthouse, All Stretton, 8.30pm, all welcome. Contact Keith 07971 661615. Last Friday OPEN MIC NIGHT With Mark from the Rhythm Thieves. Sun Inn, Leintwardine, 8.30pm, 01568 770134.

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ASSEMBLY ROOMS, Mill Street, Ludlow 01584 878141 BARRELS, St Owen Street, Hereford 01432 274968 BASKERVILLE ARMS, Clyro, near Hay-on-Wye 01497 820670. BASKERVILLE HALL HOTEL, Clyro Court, near Hay-onWye 01497 820033. BELL HOTEL, Commercial St, Newtown 01686 625540 BELL INN, Etnam St, Leominster 01568 616811 THE BRIDGE HOTEL, Tenbury Wells 01584 810434 THE BRIDGE, Ludlow 01584 872963 BLACK LION, Bridge St, Hereford, 01432 266000 CARAD, East St, Rhayader, 01597 810192 CENTRE CELF, Tremont Rd, Llandrindod Wells 01597 822777 CHARLTON ARMS, Ludlow, 01584 872813 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. GARWAY VILLAGE HALL, Hereford 01981 580056 THE GEORGE & DRAGON, Knighton 01547 528532 GLEANINGS, near Bishop’s Castle, 01743 891412 THE GLOBE AT HAY, Hay-on-Wye 01497 821762 THE GOLDEN CROSS INN, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford 01432 880274. 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 611588 LUDLOW BREWING COMPANY, The Railway Shed, Ludlow 01584 873291 THE MALTHOUSE, Ironbridge, 01952 433712 MINER’S ARMS, Priest Weston 01938 561352 NELSON INN, Ludlow 01584 872908 NORI’S CAFE, 3 Church St, Leominster 01568 612876 OAKENGATES THEATRE, Telford. 01952 619020 THE OLD MILL, High Street, Llanidloes 01686 412008 THE OXFORD ARMS, Duke St, Kington 01544 230322 PAVILION MID WALES, Llandrindod Wells 01597 258118 THE PLOUGH INN, Whitecross Road, Hereford 01432 358867 REET PETITE, 18 West St, Leominster 07484 545368. ROSE & CROWN, Tenbury Wells, 01584 811336 ROYAL FOUNTAIN, Cleobury Mortimer 01299 272720 THEATR BRYCHEINIOG, Canal Wharf, Brecon 01874 611622 THE HAFREN, Llanidloes Road, Newtown 01686 614555 THE TOWN HALL, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630023 THREE TUNS, Bishop’s Castle. 01588 638797 THE VICTORY, 88 St Owen St, Hereford 01432 274998 VOLUNTEER, Harold St, Hereford 01432 276189. WHITEHORSE INN, The Square, Clun. 01588 640305. WHITE SWAN, Eardisland, 01544 388577 WYESIDE ARTS CENTRE, Builth Wells, 01982 552555

band directory APPLEBY KINSEY a contemporary folk and jazz quartet: acoustic guitar, flute, saxophones, double bass, two female vocalists. A large repertoire of original songs from tender, lyrical, slightly dark, to up-tempo latin jazz and folk. Live original music with authenticity and sophistication for events, festivals, weddings, clubs. www.applebykinsey. com or call Ken on 07979 542 449. BANDAMANIA Community band playing wild and wonderful traditional music. Perfect for ceilidhs, parties and all sorts of local events. Sue Harris 01547 550158 sumarieharris@btinternet.com MARTIN BLAKE: Fingerpickin’ good guitar, banjo and vocals in a variety of line-ups from duo to 6 piece, including Whiskey River (5/6 piece electric Swamp Rock band) The Whiskey River Quartet (Acoustic 4 piece version), The Whiskey River Boys (duo version of the same), The Grass Snakes (6 piece Honky-Tonk Bluegrass Band with loads of harmony vocals), and Blakes III, (eclectic long standing trio with clarinet, fiddle, guitar & 3 part harmony vocals) - Pubs, Clubs, Parties, Weddings, Divorces etc. Contact: 07846 669890 or 01432 342018. Email: martin@martinblake.co.uk Website: www.martinblake.co.uk THE BUTCHER’S DOGS - Two crazy, high octane Irish Bluegrass Country Americana Rockabilly loving dudes with a lust for life have guitars, banjos and mandolins to bring a borderland Ho-Down to a place of your choice. Will travel, have played in London, Liverpool, Bristol and Cardiff. Contact Toby 07870 781853, John 01544 230699, email eurolott@tiscali.co.uk CHRISIE J LOCAL VOCALIST! I sing Jazz. Soul, Musical Theatre, Pop and Rock. For more information or to make a booking email chrisiej20@gmail.com or phone 07968 893719. Have a look at my social media for performance videos and more information. Also looking for a band so get in touch if interested. D E C I B E L L E S An a cappella ladies singing ensemble based in the Hay-on-Wye area. Available for parties, concerts, working with you to create a unique musical experience for your occasion. www.decibelles-hay.co.uk 07855 348122. DISKAN Breton-Irish-Balkan music, well established band with wide touring and festival experience, available for gigs, private events, ceilidhs, art’s centre performances. Various formats available (from two to four musicians: flute, fiddle, guitar, bouzouki, double bass, vocals). Follow us on Facebook. Tel: 07588 858010. Email: imiletitch@aol.co.uk THE FORDSONS. The Fordson family present a programme of old-timey, mountain and early bluegrass music - the content is morally good. String band music from the early 20th century - breakdowns, fiddle and banjo tunes and cautionary songs of love and loss. Contact Pa Fordson on 01981 241436 or email thefordsons@gmail.com HOT CLIMATE Ultimate party band, best 6-piece line up ever. For top musical entertainment at your party/ wedding/festival or corporate function. Book now! New footage on www.hotclimate.co.uk. Contact Charlie 01568 613895 or mobile 07702 528088 anytime!

LITTLE RUMBA This is a band that will entertain and delight any audience that has its wits about it and has an ear for beautiful melodies infectious beats and songs that tell stories. From Winchcombe Live “Absolutely fantastic evening from you guys tonight. We had so many positive comments from the audience; very gratifying! Great musical talent, great humour, variety, and warmth of performance.” Contact Jacqui Savage 07966 943314 Email – jaxbass.xs@btinternet.com http://www.littlerumba.com THE LUDLOW JAZZ COLLECTIVE Local Quartet/Quintet with singer if required, playing smooth sounds of well-known standards, Latin and blues. Available for all types of events and celebrations. Contact Paul Brooks 07980 822014. Email pppbrooks@gmail.com MELOMANICS Principally a wacky Duo with an amazingly dynamic sound, playing their eclectic and cosmopoloitan repertoire with engaging humour and infectious energy (sustainable). Far more than just great music. And stilts if appropriate. Find out just how much fun a ceilidh really can be. Either with the minimal, but inspirational option of Tim calling and playing, or if really necessary, with a separate caller. Ideal for parties, weddings, fund-raising events, festivals, shows, pubs, restaurants, etc. Scottish, Irish and French-themed specialities (Timoléon pour vos soirées francaises). For info call Tim on 01743 719438, or Rich 01743 718612. Email tim@melomanics.co.uk. Website www.melomanics.co.uk NEW TRICKS Lively 4-piece 60’s, 70’s band playing classic tunes of the era. With some blues/rock and country/rock. Barry 07754 534406 or David 01568 612661. ObScUrE A multi-talented, well-rehearsed fun band. With songs from Kings of Leon, ZZ Top, Eric Clapton, Stereophonics, Dire Straits, Peter Frampton, Oasis, Beatles, Rolling Stones and more. Blues to Ballads. Rock to Reggae. Soul to Swing. Tenbury Wells based. Tel: 07951 449658. 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. RED ETHEL A contemporary, classy, affordable jazz/folk fusion trio, consisting of her and two hims, bringing you gorgeous lead vocals, luscious harmonies, guitars, percussion and double bass. Totally unique, beautiful, original material, guaranteed to leave you feeling good all over. Details and CD’s www.redethel.co.uk REVEREND FERRIDAY Upbeat One Man Blues Band. Playing driving slide guitar with rockabilly flair, seasoned with a touch of Americana, a mix of stomping originals and traditional classics. Available for all occasions, large or small. Contact the Reverend: 01584 711700 - 07766 185451 - revferriday@gmail.com - www.revferriday.com

RHYTHM THIEVES Funky, folky and fun. Firm favourites at festivals, pubs, parties and events around the Midlands and beyond, Rhythm Thieves are a lively must-see band who deliver an unforgettable and highly entertaining night out. “Full of fire and enthusiasm” Mike Harding, BBC Radio 2 “Great, super, lovely - our resident band” Genevieve Tudor. BBC Radio Midlands Folk Show. “If they don’t make you smile, you’re probably dead.” Wheaton Aston Folk Festival Tel: 01568 770 134, e-mail rhythmthieves@hotmail.com SAMBUCA Ludlow based acoustic trio, playing a nice mix of jazz standards, classic blues, sambas etc. For more information call Richard 07974 399524. SEAN SAYE Singer/guitarist, professional, self contained, large repertoire. Music mostly, but not exclusively, from the 60’s and 70’s. Great sound, no recorded backing. Contact tel: 07734 399497 or email seansaye@yahoo. co.uk. FInd me on YouTube: Sean Saye. SILVER BRANCH (Ceilidh and Concert Band). CEILIDH BAND with caller. Available for weddings/birthday parties/fund raisers, etc. For photos/videos please see our Facebook page. For further enquiries, ring David on 01982 540832 or Anna on 07980 961187. SILVER BRANCH (UN-CALLED FOR) - Five piece cutting edge instrumental Folk Band. Available for concerts/gigs. Tel nos. as above. 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 SLIPPERY SLOPE Silly, melancholy and beautiful music played on accordion, fiddle, guitar and steel pan. From ska to klezmer via a Parisian cafe and a Russian vodka bar. For more info please call Jo or Ben on 01981 510136 see www.slipperyslope.org.uk or email slipperyslope@hotmail.com

STONED CHERRIES Are: Dave Evans, guitar, mandolin, vocals; Roger Pugh, guitar, mandola, vocals; Aly May, whistles, vocals and Matt Donaldson, bass, percussion and vocals. A dynamic folk / rock fusion of original, traditional and modern songs and tunes. Roger 01885 483425 / 07779 694615 / pugh@live.co.uk or Dave 01886 822132 / 07817 220016 / dgand2@btinternet.com www.dgand2.wix.com/thestonedcherries STEADY EDD & THE BOOGIEMEN Boogie Woogie and its best, jazz and soul - let the good times roll! Contact Edd, on 01432 769077, www.steadyedd.co.uk THE SULTANA BROTHERS Fine R&B from one of the best bands around! The ultimate hip swingin’, foot tappin’ party band - guaranteed to help you dance the night away. For bookings/enquiries contact Phil 07791 129391 or Adam 07855 037092. Website www.thesultanabrothers. vpweb.co.uk or find us on Facebook.com/thesultanabros THE VILLAGE QUIRE spine-tingling harmonies sung with all the emotional clout, subtlety of expression and love of life that you get when voices are raised together in song. Music from and inspired by the folk harmony, west gallery and shape note traditions all woven together with words and stories. Various shows available to book, including ‘Back to the Garden’ – life and hope in the trenches based on original letters from WW1 Herefordshire soldier and gardener William Bevan. “The Village Quire have become one of my favourite singing groups of all time ... (Frank Hennessy, Celtic Heartbeat, Radio Wales). For bookings / further info ring 01497 847676 www.villagequire.org.uk VINTAGE JAZZ REVIVAL Ludlow-based, 6-piece, New Orleans/Trad band. Comprising trumpet, sax, trombone, banjo, tuba and washboard, playing and singing popular foot-tapping songs mostly from the 1920’s, 30’s and 40’s. Available for all functions. See us every Tuesday at the Rose and Crown in Ludlow. Tel: Rob 01584 318088, email: vintagejazzrevival@gmail.com website: www.vintagejazzreival.co.uk TRIO TANGENTE Violin and vocal led spicy fun energetic Latin/Tango/Hot Club/ Gypsy influenced band. For all occasions. Contact Faith 07870 320022. XL’S Maximum R ‘n’ B, Feelgood Rock & Roll. 01588 650686.

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Sun 22 July IGNITE - YOUTH THEATRE DAY 2018 COURTYARD YOUTH THEATRE. A performance based on the stories of some of Herefordshire’s heroes. The Courtyard, Hereford, 6pm, £3.50, 01432 340555. Sun 22 July THE SAVOY YOUTH THEATRE & FRIENDS SHOWCASE The Savoy Youth Theatre’s premises were gutted by fire in May with costumes and props lost. Current, past Youth Theatre members have come together in this fundraiser to help re-equip the group. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7pm, £10/£8, 01600 772467.

PERFORMANCE Sun 1 July BLITHE SPIRIT SHOESTRING PLAYERS. Newly formed local group present this much loved classic. The cast of seven includes mostly familiar faces from the Presteigne pantomimes. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 7.30pm, £6 from Winnie’s Newsagents or 01544 267321. Mon 2 July THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS THE BRYCHEINIOG YOUTH THEATRE GROUPS stage their own adaptation of ‘Wind in the Willows’. Follow the adventures of Ratty, Badger, Mole and the impulsive Toad as they are brought to life by local youngsters. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7pm, free, pay what you feel, 01874 611622. Tues 3 July THE INVISIBLE MAN IGNITION THEATRE. Fast-paced, hilarious new adaption, all the parts are played by three actors. For ages 12+. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, 01873 850805. Thurs 5 & Fri 6 July THE COMMUNICATION TREE A relaxed performance uses dance, theatre, live music, film and digital projection to explore branches of communication from cave paintings to telegrams to the digital age. The Courtyard, Hereford, Thurs 7.30pm, Fri 1pm, £11.50/£6, 01432 340555. Sat 14 July WRITE ON FESTIVAL - SCRATCH NIGHT Fresh from the new Feral/Courtyard collaboration, the resident Courtyard Writers take over the studio for an evening of compelling new work, directed by Tim Evans. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.45pm, £8, 01432 340555. Thurs 19 - Sat 21 July TWO COURTYARD YOUTH THEATRE. You are invited to get yourself a drink, pull up a stool and spend the evening in our pub. But is it all as it seems? The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.45pm, £12/£10, drink on arrival £2.50, 01432 340555.

Fri 20 & Sat 21 July EISTEDDFOD TALAITH A CHADAIR POWYS BRO HAFREN Theatr Hafren, Newtown, two sessions a day, 10.30am & 6pm, £6 per session or £10 for two sessions, children, free, 01686 614555.

Wed 25 July SHARING JOY VAMOS THEATRE. An interactive performance suitable for older people, especially those living with dementia. The show uses music, mask, dance, nostalgia and puppetry. The Courtyard, Hereford, 11am, £16/£15, 01432 340555. Wed 25 July THE STORM OFFICER Wild storms, hurricanes and flooding, ‘The Storm Officer’ explores what it means to still call somewhere home in the face of adversity. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 8pm, free, but please reserve your seats, 07967 517125. Sat 28 July AS YOU LIKE IT THE WET MARINERS. Accessible, skilful, vibrant Shakespeare. Willow Globe, Penlanole, near Llandrindod Wells, 7pm, 01597 811487. Sat 28 July THE TIME MACHINE Rebecca Vaughan presents Elton Townend Jones’ radical new interpretation of the HG Wells classic. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £16/£12, 01432 340555. The Time Machine

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Sharing Joy Sat 28 July - Sat 4 August THREE CHOIRS FESTIVAL 29 July - Hansel and Gretel, ideal for ages 12+. Tomkins Theatre, Hereford, 3.30pm, £15, under 26 £8. 1 Aug - A Winter’s Tale, The Festival Players. Bishop’s Palace Garden, 1pm, £17, £10 children. 4 Aug - Three Stories About Home, ideal for ages 4+. Powell Theatre, Hereford, 1.30pm, £10, £5 children. www.3choirs.org 01452 768928. Sun 29 July KING LEAR EVERYMAN YOUTH THEATRE return with this epic show. Willow Globe, Penlanole, near Llandrindod Wells, 3pm, 01597 811487. Mon 30 July SPECTRUM CONQUEST YOUTH THEATRE. Working closely with strong Young Minds, Herefordshire Carers and Mind, Bromyard Seniors have researched, devised and written their own play inspired by teenage voices and stories. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7pm, £5, 01432 340555. Wed 1 August KATHLEEN FERRIER WHATTALIFE! One of Britain’s phenomenal singers of the 20th century, is captured in this one-woman play by professional contralto Lucy Stevens in a unique engaging performance. Church Stretton School, 7.30pm, £10, students £5, www.strettonfestival.org.uk

MUSICAL THEATRE & OPERA Sun 1 July BEAUTY AND THE BEAST STAGECOACH SHREWBURY STUDENTS will join up with schools nationwide and abroad to perform and attempt to set a new Guinness World Record for the largest simultaneous performance. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 6pm, £10, children £5, 01743 281281. Sat 7 July MAYZMUSIK SUMMER SHOWCASE Annual Summer Showcase displaying the talents of musicians, singers, dancers, and actors. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 12.30pm & 6pm, £6.50/£5, 01873 850805. Sat 7 July LOVE, LAUGHTER AND LOSS STUDENTS FROM TOP HAT STAGE SCHOOL MIDLANDS alongside professional guests and a live band, features musicals over the last 20 years. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 6pm, £8/£5, 01743 281281.

Kingsland Parish Church 14th July at 7.30pm

Why not bring a picnic and enjoy the beautiful surrounds of our Church Yard before the Opera? Pop Up Opera is returning to Kingsland Parish Church for the fourth successful year in succession, this time with a delightful Mozart double bill. They are two wonderful one act comedies in which a pair of actresses battle it out to be the Prima Donna, and the second where two lovers tease and test their feelings for each other. One was written in the last five years of Mozart’s life, the other when he was just twelve years old. “I honestly cannot imagine anyone, of any age or class or tastes, who would be bored or unmoved’ The Times. ‘FIVE Stars for an opera with no orchestra, very little design and no big stars? YES; five stars’ The Daily Express

Tickets are £25 for adults and £12 for children, available from the Kingsland Stores, on line at artsalive.co.uk, or telephone 07976 709280

Sun 8 July JUKEBOX VOL. 6 GET YOUR WIGLE ON perform their sixth instalment of the Jukebox series. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 6pm, £15-£12, 01743 281281.

A Mozart Double Bill

Tues 10 - Thurs 12 July EVITA KING HENRY VIII SCHOOL PRODUCTION. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7pm, £10/£8, 01873 850805. Thurs 12 - Sat 14 JUly WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND GET YOUR WIGLE ON, Set in fifties America’s Deep South, 15 year old Swallow discovers a mysterious man hiding out in the barn... Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, Sat matinee 2.30pm, £18.50-£13, 01743 281281. Sat 14 July A MOZART DOUBLE BILL POP-UP OPERA. Two delicious one-act comedies in which a pair of lovers tease and test their feelings for each other and a pair of actresses battle it out to be the prima donna. St Michael & All Angels Church, Kingsland, 7.30pm, £25/£12, 07976 709280. Arts Alive. Sun 15 July IN THE SPOTLIGHT The Adult and Youth Theatre Groups bring you an intimate evening of dance, music and song. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7pm, £12, 01743 281281. Thurs 19 - Sat 21 July IOLANTHE SASHA REGAN’S ALL MALE COMPANY present Gilbert and Sullivan’s topsy-turvy love story between the most unlikely of couples - fairies and members of the House of Lords! Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, Thurs-Sat 7.30pm, Sat 2.30pm, £28.50-£19, 01743 281281. Sun 22 July OPERA GALA CONCERT MID WALES OPERA present their annual fundraising summer’s evening of opera. Music Room, Gregynog Hall, near Newtown, 6pm, £16, 01686 614555. Thurs 26 July DIRECT FROM THE WEST END With singers direct from the West End and programme of musical theatre favourites, including songs by Gershwin, Cole Porter and Stephen Schwartz. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £24/£21, 01432 340555.

CHILDREN’S THEATRE Mon 2 & Tues 3 July NA NEL! A new Welsh-language stage play by Meleri Wyn James for 6-11 year olds and their families. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 1.30pm on 2 July, 10am on 3 July, £10, children £7, 01686 614555. Sat 7 July THREE LITTLE PIG TAILS A fresh and funny retelling of the traditional story of the three little pigs set in Paris. The Courtyard, Hereford, 11am, £7.50, 01432 340555.

Sat 7 July MILKSHAKE! LIVE - THE MAGIC STORY BOOK This all singing, all dancing, musical masterpiece, will take audiences on a journey through the world’s favourite fairy tales. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 12pm & 3.30pm, £16, £14.50 children, £57 family, 01743 281281.

Tues 24 July LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD MOON ON A STICK combine enchanting puppetry and absorbing storytelling with all the traditional pantomime elements in a gentle, imaginative show especially designed for little ones. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 12.30pm & 2.30pm, £11/£9, 01743 281281.

DRAMA WORKSHOPS Sat 28 July - Sat 4 August THREE CHOIRS FESTIVAL WORKSHOPS 30 July - Drama Workshop, ideal for ages 7+. Powell Theatre, 11.30am, £6. 3 Aug - Puppetry Skills Workshop, ideal for ages 8+. Powell Theatre, Hereford, 1.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm, £5. www.3choirs.org 01452 768928. Mon 30 July - Fri 3 August HAFREN RISING STARS SUMMER SCHOOL A five day workshop for ages 6-16 year olds to develop skills in acting, singing and dancing. Packed lunch required. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 10am-4pm, £100, 01686 614555. HAVE A GO SHAKESPEARE Fortnightly group sessions for anyone interested in having a go at Shakespeare read, discuss, explore, perform and have fun! Wednesdays - Llandrindod Wells. Thursday - Rhayader. Fridays - Builth Wells. www.shakespearelink.co.uk or call 01597 811487. MID POWYS YOUTH THEATRE Tuesdays Junior Youth Theatre 8-11, 4.15pm-5pm. 11-14 years, 5.15pm-6.15pm. Wyeside Arts Centre, Builth Wells Senior Youth Theatre 14+ 7pm-9.30pm. The Drama Centre, Llandrindod Wells. Contact Ralph Bolland on 07810 350994. COURTYARD THEATRE, HEREFORD Wed - Courtyard Kids, reception 4.15-5pm, Year 2, 5pm, £63.50 per term. Sat - Junior Youth Theatre. From Year 3 - Year 9, phone for times, £68.50 per term. Wed - Intermediate Youth Theatre. For years 10 & 11, 6pm, £70.50 per term. Fri - Senior Youth Theatre, for ages 16+, 6.30pm, £73.50 per term. Thurs - Courtyard Musical Theatre for ages 11+, 6.30pm, £5 per session. Mons - Drama Tots,10am – 10.45am, Ages 2-4, £4 per session, £1 per extra child. Mon - Bromyard Conquest Kids (Reception & Year 1), 3.45pm, £36 per term. Bromyard Juniors (Year 2-6) 4.30-5.30pm, £39 per term. Bromyard Intermediates (Year 7-9), 6pm, £43 per term. Bromyard Seniors (Ages 14+), 7.30pm, £46 per term. Wed - Kington Juniors (Year 2-6) 4-4.45pm, £36 per term. Kington Intermediates (Year 7- 9), 5pm-6pm, £39 per term. Kington Seniors (Ages 14+) 6pm – 7.30pm, £43 per term The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.

Three Little Pig Tails

ASSEMBLY ROOMS, LUDLOW Mon - Go MAD in Ludlow, 5-6.30pm, Oscars. Contact Simon & Suzanne mad@ludproduction.co.uk 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. Mondays BROMYARD YOUTH THEATRE Led by Becky Cook. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard. Ages 4-6. Juniors ages 6-10. Intermediate ages 11-14. All £30 per term. Senior ages 14-18, £35 per term, 01432 340555. Mondays TOTALLY ACTING Do you love acting? Learn the TV, film, stage acting techniques used by professionals. The Appletree Studio, 15 Lower Galdeford, Ludlow, SY8 1RU. Contact Rob Ford on 07772 823775, email: robjuckes@yahoo.co.uk THEATR IEUENTID / BRYCHEINIOG YOUTH THEATRE Are you passionate about drama, performing and being involved in theatre? Aged 4 to 25? With weekly sessions tailored to suit the needs of each year group, from 4 years and up, this is a great opportunity to explore and create exciting theatre, develop as a young actor and grow in confidence. You will also have the opportunity to be involved in the new Theatr Brycheiniog’s Youth Theatre productions. Theatr Brycheiniog is a member of The National Association of Youth Theatres. Mondays 3.45pm - 4.45pm Roundabout, Reception & Years 1 & 2. 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 Tuesdays (during term time) PRESTEIGNE YOUTH THEATRE two sessions. For ages 9 - 12 years 4.30pm 6pm, contribution per session £2. For ages 13 - 16 years 6.15pm - 7.45pm, £3.50 each session. More info: 01544 267163 or info@midborderarts.com. PYT is an inclusive provision and is open to any young person. 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 and Saturdays SHROPSHIRE YOUTH THEATRE Providing training in a range of theatre skills for ages 5-25. All abilities welcome. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury. Contact Maggie Love: 07813 026367. Thursdays IMPULSIVE THEATRE COMPANY For ages 13-19. The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury, 5-6.45pm, 07916 277928.

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Book Review Iolo’s Revenge by Diana Ashworth Sheep Farming by Happy Accident in Mid-Wales

‘Jolly, insightful and struck through with a deep affection for her adopted Wales, Iolo’s Revenge is a charming account of one couple’s eventful attempts at home-making in the hills. Peppered throughout with amusing stories and colourful characters, this book presents the joyous world of birthing ewes, pond plug-holes and truncated Welsh that the ‘Retired Lady’ has learned to call her own. An uplifting, thoroughly enjoyable read.’ – Oliver Balch, author of Under the Tump ‘They’ll do! They’re the ones I want’, said the old farmhouse, probably in Welsh, and the couple (the ones the old place wanted) were drawn into the life of the place – inspired by its beauty, its creatures, its moods and its stories. In 2005 Diana Ashworth and her husband spotted a dilapidated farmhouse with 25 acres in a rural hamlet in Montgomeryshire, the plan being for a holiday home. They were outbid at the auction, wished the new owners well and thought nothing more of it. But the sale fell through and before they knew it they’d had ‘their offer’ accepted (what offer? – I didn’t know we’d made an offer!) They moved in and were rapidly drawn deeper and deeper into the life of the place and its people, working all hours to make the tumble-down house habitable, and somehow stumbling into sheep farming along the way. Iolo’s Revenge charts the story of how Diana and Alan, an orderly, retired couple from Northamptonshire, accidentally buy a derelict farmhouse in the Welsh Marches, and their adventures over the following years – wrestling with huge sheep on freezing hillsides in the middle of the night, ‘managing’ Pedro (their wayward Spanish Labrador), grappling with tricky diggers and competing in the local dominoes tournament. They had never had any inclination to move to Wales, nor practice extreme farming, nor learn Welsh – yet life just took over and before they knew it they had rediscovered a sense of belonging and community lost since childhood. In the following extract, Diana and Alan encounter the bureaucracy of land ownership! They don’t even remember how they got into forestry. They must have done something to attract the attention of the Forestry Commission. Now they spend happy hours, drinking tea and eating bara brith, with the young forestry advisor who admits to only modest up-take of his woodland schemes this year. The retired couple suspect they are his only clients and, it turns out, his Dad used to play cricket with the retired gentleman. Farmers, he observes sadly, are generally not enthusiastic about giving up grazing land. The retired lady voices her doubts about how they will ever manage to harvest their proposed crop of oak. ‘You don’t have to worry about that,’ says the young man kindly, ‘you’ll be dead … Someone else will sort it out.’ She is reassured. The current schemes finish at the end of the following month; next year’s one will be considerably less generous, but if they get a move on they can get it all signed up before the end of the tree growing year. And they will be eligible for more than double the standard grant as there is definite evidence

that this land was wooded in the past and adjoins the remains of other ancient woods. The thought of replanting an ancient woodland appeals. And they are eligible for the Farm Woodland Premium Scheme! ‘That’s good … What exactly is that?’ ‘That’s compensation for loss of grazing and the reduction in your Single Farm Payment.’ ‘Oh yes … Single Farm Payment … I don’t think we’ve got one of those.’ ‘Of course you have; it comes in December … You have got a Holding Number, haven’t you? – A Holding Number is key to everything in Rural Payments. Without a Holding Number we are done for. You’ll have to get one issued as soon as possible; you’ll have to go to the Welsh Assembly offices … There is still time…’ Suddenly the retired couple see something new in the eyes of Robbie, the woodland advisor. It is a sort of heroism – Dunkirk spirit. They have six weeks; they can do this thing! Written with an infectious warmth and humour, Iolo’s Revenge is a hugely engaging account of the couple’s new life in the Welsh hills – a life embarked upon with gusto and generosity, openness and wonder, and interspersed with drama and a great deal of unintended comedy. Su Wheeler Iolo’s Revenge: Sheep Farming by Happy Accident in Mid-Wales by Diana Ashworth is published by Logaston Press on 6 July 2018. Includes specially commissioned silhouettes, ISBN 9781910839249 Paperback, £7.99 www.logastonpress.co.uk

Len Cabral, Festival at the Edge

Poetry & Storytelling Until Sun 8 July LEDBURY POETRY FESTIVAL Alexis Taylor, Benjamin Zephaniah, Michael Palin, Sabrina Mahfouz, Chris Difford and Jackie Kay join international cast of poets and musicians for the UK’s biggest and award-winning poetry festival. In and around Ledbury, 01531 634156, www.poetry-festival.co.uk Sun 8 July FOLKLORE, STORIES AND MAGIC OF MID WALES IMMERSIVE STORY EXPERIENCE With Kama Roberts and Kirsten McIver. The dragon is stirring. Join Crab Apple and Plum on a journey to rediscover the voice of Wales’ ancient hills in this immersive story experience. Willow Globe, Penloanole, near Llandrindod Wells, 1-3pm under 8 years. 3.30-5.30pm 8+ years, 01597 811487. Fri 20 - Sun 22 July FESTIVAL AT THE EDGE Storytelling and music. Artists appearing include: Len Cabral, Tanya Batt with Peter Forster, Peter Chand, Daniel Morden, Pete Morton, Thomas McCarthy, Pilgrims Way, Mara Menzies, Maria Whatton, Rosie Hood, Shonaleigh, Dave Tonge, Christine McMahon, Louise Jordan, Raphael Rodan, DARA, Rachel Rose Reid, Daria Kulesh Quartet, Spud and Yam, Allan Yn Y Fan, Cath Little, Steve Lally, Gorg Chand, Vera Van Heeringen Trio, Andy Harrop-Smith, Panic Circus, Midswegan, Hand to Mouth Theatre, The Trials of Cato, Ceri Ridge Trading Company and more. Alderford Lake, Tilstock Rd, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 3JQ. Weekend and day tickets available www.festivalattheedge.org 07544 044126.

Nicky Grist

Talks Wed 4 July SHARPPP CHAT (Science, Health, Arts, Religion, Politics, Psychology, Philosopy, Culture, History, Archaeology, Technology). ‘In Defence of Faith’. A discussion with Ian Marchant. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 7.30pm, free. Fri 6 July GRIFF RHYS JONES: WHERE WAS I? An evening of comedy, observations, anecdotes, reminiscenes and outright lies. For ages 16+. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £18, 01600 772467.

Tues 24 July JACKIE MORRIS & NICOLA DAVIES Talking and reading from their books. Also an opportunity to purchase limited edition prints from ‘The Lost Words’. This is the book illustrated by Jackie Morris and ‘Spells’ by Robert McFarlane which won the prestigious Best Book prize at Hay Festival. Blue Ginger Gallery, Cradley, 6.30pm, £5. Donations for supper in aid of Acorns Children’s Hospice. 01886 880240, www.blue-ginger. com Sun 29 July POETRY AFTERNOON Organised by Chris with guest poet Susan Richardson. Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, near Newtown, 3pm, £5, 01686 688369.

Comedy

Sun 1 July LUDLOW FRINGE FESTIVAL 1 July - The Improlectuals, comedy improv games, The Sitting Room, Blue Boar, 7.30pm, £8. All in Ludlow, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk Fri 13 July HENEKEN COMEDY CLUB For ages 18+. The Courtyard, Hereford, 8pm, £12.50, 01432 340555. Thurs 19 - Sun 22 July SHREWSBURY INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL 19 July - Festival Jester 7.30pm. The Elvis Dead 10pm. Theatre Severn. 20 July - Dan Nightingale, 7pm, Henry Tudor House. Glenn Wool, 8.15pm, Henry Tudor House. John Lynn, 9.30pm, Old Post Office. Late & Lively, 11pm, Havan Republic. 21 July - Anil Desai, 12.15pm, Chris Washington 9pm Old Market Hall. Scott Bennett, 1.30pm, Milo McCabe 4pm. Tony Law, 7.45pm The Old Post Office. Rob Rouse, 2.45pm, Henry Tudor House. Georff Norcott, 5.15pm, Catherine Bohart, 6.30pm, Stop Cafe at the Museum. Rik Carranza, 10.15pm, Havana Republic. 22 July - Steve Day, 12.30pm, Havana Republic. Nick Doody, 1.45pm, Carl Donnelly, 3pm, Old Post Office. Rob Broderick, 4.15pm, Old Market Hall. Gala Show, 7.30pm, Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281. Tickets from £6.

Tues 24 July EDINBURGH FESTIVAL PREVIEW COMEDY Darren Walsh and Jim Tavare, Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford, 8pm, £8. 01952 610888.

Tues 10 July LEARNING TO LOOK How to recognise local wild and garden plants by Mary Stephenson. Eaton Bishop Village Hall, www.eatonbishopvillagehall.btck.co.uk Wed 11 July PREVENTING, IDENTIFYING AND REPORTING TREE DISEASES A talk by Barnaby Wilder. Knighton Community Centre, Knighton, 7.30pm, donations, woodland@tveg.org.uk Wed 11 July SOUTH WEST SHROPSHIRE GARDENING CLUB ‘Trade Secrets Behind The Shows’, a talk by Paul Hervey-Brookes. Lydbury North Village Hall, 7.30pm, £5, 01588 680454. Sun 15 July TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS IN WWI An illustrated talk by Peter Brown, Archaeologist and Historian. Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, 2.30pm, £5, includes tea and cake, 01588 630023. Sun 22 July THE MORTIMER HISTORY SOCIETY Study Visit to Cefnllys Castle & Abbey Cwm Hir. Travel by cars, £5 members, £8 non-members, 07967 517125. Fri 27 July AN AUDIENCE WITH NICKY GRIST His career in the World Rally Championship lasted from 1990-2002, competing alongside a number of drivers and has rallied for the world’s best manufacturer teams. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £12, 01874 611622. Sat 28 July - Sat 4 August THREE CHOIRS FESTIVAL 28 July - Shout, Shout, Up with your Song! Dr Rhiannon Mathias, music lecturer, Left Bank, Hereford, 5.45pm, £12. 30 July - 100 Years on: Life at Hereford Cathedral School in 1919, Powell Theatre, Hereford, 9.30am, £12 includes breakfast. One Man and His Dog, Elgar Society Lecture, 11am, Left Bank, Hereford, 11am, £12. 31 July - A Heckelphone for Hereford, Shire Hall, 5.30pm, £15, £12. 1 Aug - Hereford’s Curious Map with Sarah Arrowsmith. Powell Theatre, Hereford, 9.30am, £12 includes breakfast. John Maine and Ascension, Left Bank, Hereford, 5pm, £12. 2 Aug - Hubert Parry: The Development of a Great Personality, Powell Theatre, Hereford, 9.30am, £12 includes breakfast. Parry and the Suffragettes, lecture recital, 11.15am, Shire Hall, £18, £15. 3 Aug - Hereford’s Bishops & the Saints, Powell Theatre, Hereford, 9.30am, £12 includes breakfast. Sat 4 Aug Medieval Shrines, Powell Theatre, Hereford, 9.30am, £12 includes breakfast. www.3choirs.org 01452 768928.

Fri 3 August PHIL RICKMAN - IN CONVERSATION The Merrily Watkins novels: the pitfalls of creating a new and unique series. Parish Centre, Church Stretton, 3pm, £8, students £4, www.strettonfestival.org.uk

Workshops & Courses Thurs 12 - Sun 15 & Thurs 26 - Sun 29 July & Thurs 16 - Wed 22 August STORYTELLING COURSES For all abilities, led by highly experienced tutors and performers. July courses £280, August course £375. Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton 01547 550377. STORY SPACE - Storytelling Workshops and also Creative Writing; Coaching; CPD Training for Educators, and group or individual tuition in Tai Chi Movements for Wellbeing. www.storyspace.co.uk or email info.storyspace@gmail.com 1st Saturday READING GROUP Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton, afternoons, free, 01547 550377. 2nd & 4th Saturdays WELSH CHATTING GROUP CARAD, East St, Rhayader, 10.15am-11.45am, 01597 810741. Mondays WRITING FOR THE STAGE The Courtyard, Hereford, 10.30am-12.30pm, 01432 340555. Mondays STORY CORNER AT THE COURTYARD For ages 4 years and under. The Courtyard, Hereford, 10.15am-11am, £4 per session, £1 per extra child, 01432 340555. Every Tues READING ROOM The Courtyard, Hereford, 10.30am-12.30pm, £52 per term, 01432 340555.

Every 2nd & 4th Monday TERRIFIED AND TONGUE TIED? Toastmaster provide a friendly and supportive environment to practice public speaking. Constructive feedback to help you improve. An opportunity to grow. Ludlow Speakers, Blue Boar pub, Mill Street, Ludlow. Monthly, 7.20pm-9.30pm. Second Tuesday DEATH CAFE Run by Mollie Lord. Not a grief support group, this group encourages tackling the complex ideas that surround death. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, free, 01497 821762. Every 3rd Tuesday PLAY READING Led by Simon and Paul of Rooftop Theatre. All scripts provided. The Sitting Room, Ludlow, 7.30pm, email paul@rooftoptheatre.co.uk Fourth Tuesday SCIENCE CAFÉ New, informal group discussing scientific topics. The Globe in Hay, 7pm, free, all welcome. Contact sciencecafe@outlook.com First Wednesday of the month POETRY CAFE, Charlton Arms, Ludlow, 7.30pm, 01584 872813. 2nd Wed of each month MID WALES WRITERS GROUP An informal writers’ group for wordsmiths of all kinds. Wyeside Arts Centre, Builth Wells, 7pm, £2.50, 01982 552555. 2nd & 4th Thursday PHILOSOPHY CAFE Informal group which offers the chance to discuss philosophical issues. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, 01497 821762. International Poetry Writers’ Collective: Abergavenny 01873 856350 Leominster Writers' Circle, Leominster Community Centre, 01568 610451. Presteigne Writers’ Circle, Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm. 01544 260255 Border Poets 01547 530380. Rhayader Writing Group 2nd Mon, CARAD, Rhayader, lornjordk@googlemail.com

First Scents of Spring

Al à laWind... Mode on fresco a Western

grass roots Nuclear Plants As cheaper wind power surges, government backs nuclear!

Hinkley Point C, the first year of progress

N THE first quarter of 2018 Britain’s wind farms pumped out more electricity than did all the nuclear power stations. While those plants produced just 18.1% of all electricity, wind turbines generated almost 19%. But, despite the growing impact of wind, the government refuses to subsidise onshore wind farms. Instead it is on the way to pouring billions of pounds into new nuclear power stations. MPs have been told the government is considering direct investment in the planned Wylfa Newydd power station in Anglesey, to be built by Hitachi. The public stake is predicted to be anything from a billion pounds to 5 billion. This is a big policy u-turn and it will be the first time this century that taxpayers will be forced to fund such a project. Maybe we should now ask how far we are mortgaging the futures of our children and grandchildren for the sake of a technology saddled with a dismal record of delays and cost hikes. After all, electricity users are already in the frame to shell out huge sums for the Hinkley Point C nuclear plant in Somerset. This is because the developers of that station, EDF, have been guaranteed a price of £92.50 per megawatt hour for its power, well into the second half of this century, while the cost of new wind power has been tumbling to around two thirds of that figure. The National Audit Office, in June last year, judged Hinkley Point C to be “…a risky and expensive project with uncertain strategic and economic benefits.” Within months, in November, the scheme was panned again, this time by the Commons Public Accounts Committee. It said, “… over the life of the contract, consumers are left footing the bill and the poorest consumers will be hit hardest.” A report just out from academics, including a team from Imperial College, says that since 2010 the cost of new nuclear stations has shot up by 20% due to delays. No disrespect to the excellent boffins at Imperial, but that scale of increase was obvious by July last year, as the cost of Hinkley jumped by around £2 billion to 20 billion or more. The Hinkley Point completion date is given as 2025. But EDF, which commissioned it, has in recent years hit huge cost and timetable overruns at a similar plant at Flamanville in Normandy. So you’d be rash to wager even a spare ten Euro note on the French energy giant meeting its Hinkley start date.

The current timescale should be viewed in the light of the absurd optimism shown back in 2007 by EDF’s then UK chief, Vincent de Rivas. He said he hoped British customers would be cooking their turkeys with power from Hinkley Point C by Christmas 2017. But,

bearing in mind EDF’s track record, don’t count on eating your yuletide plate of turkey de Rivas any time in the next decade! Given the delays and rocketing costs, are Wylfa and Hinkley Point the end of the story for new nuclear power in Britain? Not a bit of it! There are plans for another nuclear station - at Moorside, near Sellafield in Cumbria. This was to have been built by Toshiba and Engie, until their joint venture unravelled. First Engie jumped ship. Then the Japanese industrial heavyweight Toshiba also pulled out after it came close to collapse because of big losses incurred by its American nuclear arm, Westinghouse. The Moorside project is being rescued by a Korean company, Kepco. But Kepco’s reactor design has yet to be approved by UK regulators. Meanwhile, there are plans for other reactors on the east coast, at Bradwell and Sizewell. If British firms can’t build these reactors and they are a challenge even for big Asian industrial players, how about enticing some firms from across the Atlantic? Er, maybe not. In the USA, five nuclear plants have closed in five years. Twelve more are to shut ahead of schedule and only one new plant is underway, albeit long delayed and much over budget. According to US energy expert Tim Profeta, of Duke University, “It is hard to make a business case for building new nuclear plants…even in states where utilities are allowed to recover construction costs from their customers. In de-regulated northeast and midwest power markets…no new nuclear unit has been permitted for construction since 1977.” So, with renewable power costs hurtling downwards what role is there for nuclear? Its backers say it will still be needed when the wind doesn’t blow and when the sun doesn’t shine. But nuclear reactors take ages to crank up and turn down and aren’t nearly flexible enough to fill the gaps. So Britain’s addiction to nuclear power seems increasingly to defy common sense. And it threatens to become a massive waste of money both for taxpayers and electricity consumers. Julian O’Halloran

Green Events

July & August HEREFORDSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST 1 July - Wildlife Watch Club, 12.30pm. 3, 10 & 17 July Nature Tots, Queenswood and Bodenham Lake, 1pm. 9 July - Moth Trapping, Lugg Wetland Gem Project, 9am-11am. 12 July - Walk: Hereford City Brooks, 6.30pm. 24 & 31 July - Adventure Clubs, 9am-4pm or 10am-3pm. 25 July - Get Crafty, 1.30-3.30pm. 1, 8, 15 & 22 Aug Get Crafty, 1.30-3.30pm. 5 Aug - Wildlife Watch Club: Survival Skills and Campfire Cooking, 12.30-2.30pm. 7, 14, 21 Aug - Adventure Clubs, 9am-4pm or 10am-3pm. Full details 01432 356872. July KNIGHTON TREE ALLOTMENTS TRUST 8, 12, 22 & 26 July - Volunteer Task Days, Beggar’s Bush, near Knighton, 01547 520374, woodland@tveg.org.uk July SHROPSHIRE HILLS DISCOVERY CENTRE 1 July - Become a Habitat Helper, all ages and abilities welcome. 28 July - Journey Sticks and Scent Potions, collect objects and scents for ages 3-7 years, £2.50. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, 01588 676060. Thurs 5 July GREENPEACE TALK Informal meeting of local activists and supporters to discuss campaigns and environmental issues. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, for info, email pbdelphiee@hotmail.com Sun 8 July LUDLOW GREEN FESTIVAL Enviornmental issues, with a particular focus on discouraging the use of plastic in our lives. Live music, free family activities, local ale, eco stalls, face painting and more. Castle Square, Ludlow, 10am-4pm, free. Sun 29 July TEA-ON-TOP 2018 A walk up Pen-y-Crug for mental health and wellbeing. Meet at Brecon Cathedral car park, 2pm. Tea, cakes, sandiches and music, free, but donations to the Friends of Brecon and District Mind, www.breconmind.org.uk Sundays and Mondays until 30 July BRYAN’S GROUND GARDEN & ARBORETUM

Bryan’s Ground Groups welcome by appointment. Homemade teas. Plants for sale. Near Stapleton, Presteigne, LD8 2LP, 01544 260001, www.bryansground.co.uk Sat 4 August BISHOP’S CASTLE CHALLENGE WALK 24, 13 or 11 miles. Starts from Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, www.bcchallengewalk.co.uk 01588 630023. Mondays & Wednesdays KNIGHTON MENS SHED Sharpening service available. Teme Mill, Station Yard, Knighton LD71DT (on the right hand side of the bend approaching the railway station), 10am-2pm. John on 01544232750 or e mail jtknightonmensshed@gmail.com.

Local Environmental Groups

Knighton Tree Allotments Trust (KTAT): Weekly workdays for woodland conservation volunteers. Contact: Gary Cowell 01547 520374 woodland@tveg.org.uk www.tveg. org.uk/wordpress/what-we-do/woodland-project Presteigne Freegle (formerly Presteigne Freecycle) Terry Wells 07766 097600 www.freegle.in/presteigne Transition in Hay-on-Wye, Stephen Ainsleigh Rice, 01497 820332 and tthayonwye@googlemail.com Hereford Christian Ecology Group, meets occasionally for talks and outings. 01432 279740. Green Party Forum meets every 3rd Wed at The Falcon Hotel, (bar), Bromyard, 7.30pm. Herefordshire Wildlife Trust, www.herefordshirewt.org enquiries@herefordshirewt.co.uk 01432 365872. Transition Ledbury Paul/Beverley Kinnaird 01531 634788 or transitionledbury@googlemail.com. Transition Leominster, Regular meetings, contact Ann Ashley, 01885 420473 or Anne Adams, 01568 780886. Knucklas Castle Community Land Project (KCCLP), secretary Jamie Richie, 01547 520263, www.knucklascastle.org.uk, info@knucklascastle.org.uk Hereford Carbon Rationing Action Group www.carbonrationing.org.uk - Vey Straker - T: 01432 840955 - M: 07961 125470 - vey.straker@virgin.net Kington Local Environment & Energy Network (KLEEN) meets regularly 2nd Thursday of every month, 7.30pm, The Oxford Arms, Kington. Planning local action, supporting initiatives, open to all. Contact kleen@momentary-lapse.co.uk Teme Valley Environment Group - Anne-Mary Davies 01547 528833 Will O’Leary - 01547 528792 amdskyborry@hotmail.com www.tveg.org.uk Transition Presteigne meets first Thurs of every month, (except Jan, April & Aug), Radnorshire Arms, Presteigne, 7.30pm, 01544 267768 or email transitionpresteigne@gmail.com Ludlow LA 21 - David Currant - 01584 875501 davidcurrant@phonecoop.coop, www.ludlow21.org.uk Shrews. Friends of the Earth - http://www.shrewsfoe.org. uk- Frank Oldaker 01743 260971 frankoldaker@yahoo.co.uk Herefordshire Friends of the Earth - Melodie Winch, 01432 850647, melodie4foe@gmail.com or find us through Friends of the Earth (UK). Lightfoot Enterprises - c/o 2 Church Street, Bishop’s Castle SY9 5AA. info@lightfoot.org.uk www.lightfoot.org.uk Marches Meadow Group promotes management, conservation and restoration of species-rich meadows. Richard Small 01743 791476. mmgmembership@gmail.com www.stiperstonesandcorndon.co.uk/meadow-1/ Herefordshire Action for Mammals (HAM) Dave Smith, 7 Primrose Close, Hereford, HR2 7QX. 01432 266937 davetreesmith@aol.com https://sites.google.com/site/herefordshiremammals/ Abergavenny & Crickhowell Friends of the Earth www.monmouthshiregreenweb.co.uk - Barry Greenwood 01873 852245, bgreenwood@ntlworld.com LLES – Llanidloes Energy Solutions - www.lles.co.uk Diana Berriman - 01686 411128 - office@lles.co.uk Brilley Mountain Eco - (Brilley and Michaelchurch Environment Group) - Peter Davies, 01497 831376, peterandgilldavies@hotmail.com Transition Llandrindod - secretary@transitionllandrindod. org.uk, www.transitionllandrindod.org.uk Golden Valley Environment Group - Vanessa Hembling, 01981 550377, golden_valley@mail.com, www.goldenvalleyenvironmentgroup.org.uk Radnorshire Wildlife Trust - 01597 823298, info@rwtwales.org, www.rwtwales.org Presteigne Freecycle for Presteigne and surrounding area, groups.yahoo.com/group/presteignefreecycle. For other areas www.freecycle.org Upper Onny Wildlife Group. Meetings at The Crown Inn, Wentnor, Bishop’s Castle. Richard.keymer@yahoo.co.uk

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

ACUPUNCTURE. Sandy Sandaver Lic Ac MBAcC. I practice an integrated style of acupuncture using 5 element and TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) and am a member of the British Acupuncture Council. I also carry out home visits. Hay Acupuncture Clinic, Rose Cottage, Cusop Dingle, Hay-OnWye 01497 821625/07980 596218 sandysandaver@onetel.com or www.hayacupunctureclinic.co.uk ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE in Leominster HR6 8QJ. Individual lessons with Janet Jameson MSTAT. 01568 613467. ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE in Hereford. Individual lessons and small groups with Ann Rowan MSTAT. BA. ARCM, 01432 279536.

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.

ALLERGY &/OR FOOD INTOLERANCES? Find out the complete picture by having a blood test to help you make the best choices for your health. Enquiries: 01568 709142.

COGNITIVE BEHAVIOUR THERAPY (CBT), COUNSELLING AND COUPLE COUNSELLING Hello! CBT can work well for depression, anxiety, panic, OCD, anger, phobias, self-harm, eating disorders, low self-esteem and more. I also offer counselling for most issues, including sexuality, bereavement and past sexual abuse. Couple counselling is available and counselling for those who have problems concerning self-esteem, relationships or lack of them. Contact Gail Venables MBACP (Accred) on 01544 350384 or www. cbtgail.co.uk for sessions in Leominster and New Radnor

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

AMAZING HEALINGS Help is available for physical and mental challenges at the The Terrace Healing Centre, near Kington. Gentle, effective emotional guidance and bodywork can free your vitality! The therapist, James Gee, has been studying healing since 2004, and has an excellent track record. Call to discuss your situation: 01544 231348. AROMATHERAPY in Kington: Roz Myers Brown, Dip. Ar. IPTI, MIPTI. Providing holistic care since 1988. Massage, herbal facials and intensive foot treatments. Bach Remedies. roz.brown@btinternet.com. 07967 137208.

BALANCED BEING -Is based near Church Stretton and a lovely environment where you can receive sessions of Natural Spiritual Healing, Progressive Counselling/Life Coaching, Hatha Yoga or Pure Meditation Foundation Alternatively come and see us in clinics in Brecon, Hay-on Wye, Ludlow or Shrewsbury. We offer bespoke residential retreats and B&B serving vegetarian food. Please call for details and also check the workshop listings for dates of our forthcoming longer courses in Pure Meditation, Animal Healing Training and Weekly Yoga classes. DipNsph / Dip Prog Couns Coach / Dip THY&R / SRMHC Reg’d Teachers and Associates. Members IYN, Reps. Tel: 01694 771559. www.balancedbeing.org.uk

BOWEN TECHNIQUE Bowen is a holistic, non invasive therapy consisting of gentle moves over soft tissue and muscles, interspersed with periods of rest. Suitable for adults and children. Working from clinics in Bishop’s Castle and Church Stretton. Home visits available. Contact ROB ROWE MBTPA tel: 01588 630648, email rob@robrowe.co.uk or learn more at www.bowentherapy.org.uk BREAKING OUT OF BIPOLAR COACHING Life coaching to see you grow through transformation. Self-actualisation with focus for the discerning seeker. www.CarolineMaryAndrews.com carolinemaryandrews@gmail.com 07749 232366.

CLAIRE KERBY COUNSELLING (Post grad dip Counselling, MBACP). Having someone to talk to outside your normal circle of friends / family can really help to gain a new clarity and sense of perspective. I would love it if you would call me, in confidence, with no judgement on 07971 816541, or email me at Claire.kerby@btinternet.com.

COUNSELLING. Person-centred, focused on you. Do you need someone to talk to in confidence? I am a qualified counsellor based between Ludlow and Leominster. Home visits are also available. Contact me - Wendy Clare on 0792 3311550, email vivada.advice@gmail.com or visit my website wendyclare.weebly.com Together we discover what works for you. COUNSELLING IN LUDLOW area. Talk in complete confidence, with warmth and without judgement, with Julia Walling BA(Hons), PGCE, Dip.EH.P.NLP (BHR), MAC. In private practice for 25 years, I am trained in a wide variety of therapies and combine them to meet your needs. Clients consistently report improvements in wellbeing within a few sessions. Panic/anxiety specialist. Short and long term for individuals, couples and families. 01584 874636 07796 596451 julia.walling@btinternet.com and www.juliawalling. co.uk

COUNSELLING & MINDFULNESS COACHING with Matthew Ward MBACP, Accredited Mindfulness Trainer. I provide a safe and confidential counselling service to explore the challenges that life can bring such as loss and anxiety. I also offer individual mindfulness coaching and run regular courses locally. 01568 708836 or 07982 466224 marchesmindfulness.co.uk CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY with Jess Pailthorpe RCST. Safe, effective, light-touch treatments to help you heal & repair. Muscle/joint problems, stress, anxiety, fatigue, trauma….Clinics in Leominster Osteopaths and Kingsland. Phone for more info: 07981 866 667 / www.touchtreetherapy. co.uk

DRUM MANTRA MEDITATE Lead by Roise (roe-sha) On the first Thursday of the month 9.50am - 11am. £8 It’s fun, it energises the body and calms the mind. Phone 07511 621 856. At S.E.N.S.E. in Tenbury Wells

EMOTIONAL THERAPY: Anne Cummings MFETC (Adv Dip) offers this safe, effective therapy to help adults and children heal their spiritual wounds and fulfil their personal potential. If you have difficulty relating to others, or have troublesome emotions call Anne on 01547 530977. Specialist knowledge and experience of working with sufferers of panic attacks, anger, stress, bullying, low self-esteem, bereavement/ loss, anxiety and attachment issues. Centres in Powys/south Shropshire. See also www.thewritetofeel.com for forthcoming workshops and talks. HEALING in Bishops Castle. Soul Healing can help you create Positive Change by removing energy blockages which may be causing physical, emotional or spiritual difficulties. Contact Philomena Houlihan-Wood B.A. (Dublin), Cert. E.S.H., Dip. Counselling (Wales). Tel: 01588 638242. Email: philomena@soul-healing.net. Web: www.soul-healing.net HEREFORD HOMEOPATH Juliet Ablett RHom, MARH, MNCHM. Experienced practitioner works with you as an individual, listening without judgement; working with whatever symptoms or issues you have. Natural, effective treatment suitable for all ages. I am very happy to chat with you on the phone about what treatment you are looking for before you commit to an appointment. Weekly clinics at Hereford Centre for Natural Health and Monmouth Natural Health Centre. Juliet Ablett www.julietablett.co.uk julietablett@rocketmail.com 01981 241456

HOMOEOPATHY Sandy Underhill RSHom. Homoeopathy is a system of medicine which involves treating the individual with highly diluted substances, given mainly in tablet form, with the aim of triggering the body’s natural system of healing. Based on their individual symptoms, the homeopath will match the most appropriate medicine to each patient. Clinics in Llandrindod Wells, Kington and Presteigne. 01597 851021.

KAY FLETCHER COUNSELLING, BAHons, FdSc Counselling, Reg. MBACP. As a Person-Centred Counsellor, I offer confidential counselling to children from my private practice in Leintwardine, or in schools locally, and also to adults and couples. I am trained to offer a range of holistic therapies including Life Coaching, Energy Healing and Hypnotherapy, which can help with stress, relaxation and decision making processes. For a friendly chat about how I may be able to help you, or to book an appointment, please contact me on 01547 540899, email kay@kayfletchercounselling.co.uk or visit www.kayfletchercounselling.co.uk LEOMINSTER NATURAL HEALTH CENTRE: Qualified therapists offer acupuncture, structural re-alignment, medical herbal medicine, remedial and holistic massage, reflexology, McTimoney chiropractor, craniosacral therapy, reiki, psychotherapy, cognitive behaviour and couple counselling, hypnotherapy, health kinesiology, nutrition at the Leominster Natural Health Centre, Community Centre, Leominster, 01568 616411, www.leominstercommunitycentre.com. MASSAGE THERAPY WITH MARIAN HARDIMAN (MTI, CNHC, MLDUK). Remedial, Sports, Holistic, Indian Head Massage. Organic Facial and Manual Lymph Drainage. Clinics in Presteigne (The Retreat) and Llandrindod Wells (Rock Park) or at your workplace or event. Contact: marian@ silvanmassage.com, www.silvanmassage.com, 07816 981454.

NO HANDS® MASSAGE works on every level: physical, energetic, emotional, mental and spiritual. It’s deep, transforming touch with no pain. Come and train with Wendy Mills, Master Therapist and Instructor. Clinic and Courses held in Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford. 07858137889; millsw1@tiscali.co.uk; www.wendymills.co.uk MASSAGE THERAPY Injuries, stress, relaxation. Claire Williams I.T.E.C. / N.I.M. 01544 267172. Clinics in Presteigne, Ludlow and Hereford.

PHYSIOTHERAPY, CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY, REFLEXOLOGY & YOGA with Hermione Evans, Chartered Physiotherapist at Radnor Physiotherapy. For all back and neck pain, headaches, sports injuries, RSI, stress related illness and more. To discuss your needs or to make an appointment, please phone 01544 350691 or email contact@ radnorphysiotherapy.co.uk or view www.radnorphysiotherapy. co.uk

PRESTEIGNE NATURAL HEALTH CENTRE Offers a wide range of Natural therapies including: Osteopathy, Chiropody, Acupuncture, Remedial & Swedish massage, Reiki, Homeopathy, Emmett Technique, Kinesiology, Reflexology, Bowen Technique, Counselling, Cranio Sacral Therapy. Visit our website www.presteignenhc.com or facebook page. To make an appointment, call the therapist - numbers on the website or email pnhc2014@gmail.com

REFLEXOLOGY &/OR MASSAGE Combination treatments available. Reflexology helps to identify and restore energy to imbalances and health issues helping the body to heal itself, helps regulate sleep and eating habits. - Jo Davies ITEC 01544 267100 or 07876796885. Clinic in Presteigne, home visits considered. SOUND BATH WITH ROISE (roe-sha) On the third Tuesday of the month 7 - 9 pm. Roise plays gentle sounds for groups for healing and relaxation. £12, or £10 with a friend. Roise also offers individual treatments. Phone 07511 621 856. At S.E.N.S.E. in Tenbury Wells.

YOGA IN PRESTEIGNE New location

Group classes and individual tuition Stapleton Yoga Studio Marie Hudson 01544 260352

www.theyogapractice.org.uk

SOUND HEALING TRAINING AND WORKSHOP RETREATS We run the 5 part Sound Therapy training programme for the College of Sound Healing as weekend retreats in the beautiful setting of Primrose Haven with lovely gardens and sacred spaces. Also Seasonal Sounds Days and weekend retreats: Sound Healing and Nature; Magical Resonance of Celtic Sounds and Sound and gardening for the soul. Retreat stays in our cosy Shepherd Huts. Occasional evening sound and Gong meditations. Please contact Paul Benham, paul@primrosehavenretreats.co.uk and www.primrosehavenretreats.co.uk. 01497 847299.

SPIRITUAL HEALER Naturally gifted in releasing emotional grief in present and past lives. 28 years professional experience with physical and mental health. Private healing sessions and talks given. Gillian Williamson, MNFSH. Field House, Kinnerton. 01547 560874.

Workshops

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

Sat 21 July OASIS HEREFORDSHIRE WORKSHOPS Exploring Resistance to Change. In Hereford or Leominster, 9.30am-4pm, £40 per day, bring and share lunch, 01432 261317.

Sun 8 July, Sat 15 September, Sat 13 October FOCUSING WORKSHOPS 8 July - ‘All of Me’: How to overcome creative and life blocks and achieve goals. 15 Sept - ‘Here I am’: Deepen your sense of the spiritual life within you. 13 Oct - ‘Inward Journey’: explore your sense of spirituality and inner journey. Led by BACP registered counsellor, Elizabeth Halls. Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton, 9.30am-4pm, each workshop £40 including lunch, 01547 550377, please book in advance. Fri 13 - Sun 15 July & Fri 31 Aug - Sun 2 Sept DREAMING AWAKE With Manda Scott. Hill Cottage Retreats, Rhos-y-Meirch, Knighton, www.hillcottageretreats.co.uk

Thurs 26 July ECO SPIRIT An informal monthly meeting for people interested in spirituality and our connection with the environment. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7.30pm, details email paultrees@ btinternet.com

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

BUDDHISM AND MEDITATION CLASSES IN HEREFORDSHIRE Led by members of the Triratna Buddhist Order. HEREFORD Mondays, Near LEDBURY Wednesdays, LEOMINSTER Thursdays. All classes 7.15pm for 7.30pm start. Give what you can, suggested donation £5. All welcome. More details from matthew@adhisthana.org 01531 641726 or Meg 01432 830322. Text 07980 892653. HEDGEROW MEDICINE, KITCHEN PHARMACY: Herbal Medicine Making Courses with Rowan McOnegal, Medical Herbalist. Practical weekend courses which explore identifying, growing, harvesting, drying, storing and using herbs. Covers the basic principles of herbal medicine, and making and using teas, tinctures, infused oils, ointments, creams, syrups, inhalations and baths. www.rowanmconegal. co.uk or 01531 670075.

EVENTS IN THE YURT BUILTH ROAD, 17 RAILWAY TERRACE, LD2 3RH Drum and Song Circle 1st Friday of the month 7.30-9.30pm Bring drums, rattles, songs, no experience necessary. Shamanic Exploration 3rd Wednesday of the month, 7.30-9.30pm journeying for guidance, wisdom and healing for self and others. Our groups are held in sacred space. Cost is £10, £8, £6 depending on income. For further info clivephilippa@hotmail.com 01982 552535 / 07905 743272.

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Mondays & Wednesdays PILATES Pilates-Based Back Care - Mon 10.30am & Wed 5.45pm. Pilates-Based Body Conditioning - Mon 11.45am & Wed 7pm. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 01874 625992. Mondays YOGA With Lisa Arundale, 5.15-6.15pm. CARAD, East St, Rhayader, 01686 413608.

First Friday of the month SILENCE AND STILLNESS Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton, 11am-12pm, free, 01547 550377. First Saturday of the month MEDITATION Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton, 11am-12.30pm, free, 01547 550377.