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The President’s Papers W E were in this cafe in Fishguard so that John could have a bacon sandwich and a side order of twizzle chips (!!!) when my eye was caught by the cover of the Daily Mail. Now I thought that horrid editor, Paul Dacre had retired, but apparently not. It transpires he doesn’t actually leave till November. Anyway the cover reads ‘THE POMP AND THE PYGMY’ which is rather unfortunate since it features a picture of the Queen looking about 3ft 6in next to Donald and Melania who both resemble massive waxwork dolls. But no, the pygmy is poor old Jezzer as the Mail informs us. ‘In Windsor the US President meets the Queen. In London Corbyn’s rent-a-Lefties Shame Britain’.

There then follows after a brief excursion to let us know that Ewan McGregor’s daughter thinks her father’s lover is a ‘piece of trash’, 13 pages of pictures, comment and articles about Donald and how rude he was to Theresa May and how he loves Boris Johnson and how Melania ‘high-fived’ a Chelsea Pensioner ending up with an article by Stephen Glover headlined ‘He’s dreadful but how exhilarating to have a leader who understands the yearnings of the British People’ (!!!)

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I found the whole thing so unpleasant that I subsequently went out and bought a copy myself just so I could share it with you. What an idiot I am. Still never mind, we had a nice time in Fishguard playing at a converted Church Hall called Ffwrn. As I understand it the people who run it wanted to make it a venue for music, comedy, exhibitions etc. However they had trouble getting a licence so they decided to make it into a bakery instead. They installed a massive wood-fired oven down one end of the hall and started baking bread. That was a few years ago and now they have a wood-fired bakery with a bar, a stage and a regular schedule of great music The Bakery in full swing, oven in the background events. Brilliant.

The next night we were playing at a wedding in a very recently cleared out cow barn near Abergavenny. Despite being full of cow extcrement only a few days before, the barn smelled fine. But it did bring back memories of previous barn dances that were not so sweet. There was one particular Barn Dance, just outside Presteigne where we turned up and our drummer at the time, who shall be nameless, took one good look around the barn, one deep breath and declared ‘This barn smells like shit and I’m not playing in a place that smells like shit’. He disappeared down the lane and never played with us again. Over the next few years we managed to lose quite a few drummers under peculiar circumstances. There was the one who quit over the train business. We had written a sort of musical tribute to the last train to leave Presteigne Station in 1962 to be performed at Sheep Music. I had the (I thought) rather good idea that the band should all dress as steam engineers, but had failed to obtain a set of matching overalls. I had therefore substituted those cheap paper, painter’s overalls in gleaming white. There was a lot of argy-bargy trying to get everyone to wear the offending garments and in the case of the drummer it was the straw that broke the camel’s back. He never came back. Then of course there was Terry. Terry came to us with impeccable credentials having been the drummer with that really great 70’s funk band, Kokomo and also having been the session drummer on Marianne Faithfull’s seminal 80’s album ‘Broken English’. At the time we met him he was down on his luck and living in a caravan on a very dodgy site run by a villain just outside Llandod. Despite his impressive CV, Terry did have a tendency to get excited and start to speed up but that wasn’t the cause of his leaving. We were booked to play at a rather posh venue in Gloucestershire. As we got close to the venue I spotted Terry in his car going the opposite way. We got to the gig and set up, but no sign of Terry. We tried to phone, but no answer and we were forced to play the gig without a drummer which went down like a lead balloon with the promoter. Terry subsequently claimed he’d never been near the gig but I’m pretty sure he’d got there before us, didn’t like what he saw, scarpered and left us in the lurch. What do you call a drummer without a girlfriend? - Homeless. Cover pic: Navarra Quartet, Presteigne Festival 25 August.

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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 EXPERIENCED, KNOWLEDGEABLE & AMENABLE GARDENER AVAILABLE. Weeding, lawn cutting, hedges, odd jobs and painting etc. £10 per hour. Can also assist with personal care needs if required (CRB checked) and very experienced. Call 07969 699892 or email petercrispin@yahoo.co.uk 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 PIANO LESSONS. Lavinia O’Meagher, LRAM, has been a senior tutor at the Music Department of the City Literary Institute in London, and had long experience of teaching adult amateurs of all grades, from beginners to post-graduate students and professionsals. She has given recitals for many years. She is a performing and teaching member of the Incorporated Society of Musicians. 01547 510 355. laviniaomeagher@gmail. com

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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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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

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architecture There’s nothing very super about this Super Surgery

HE Hay Literary Festival has changed a lot over the years. This year’s 11-day Book Bash was noticeable for the absence of stellar personalities like Bill Clinton and Desmond Tutu, who once commanded huge fees and luxury hotel accommodation. Sadly, prices of the festival’s third-rate fast food and miniscule quantities of booze (£6.50 for a miniature bottle of Oz white) have gone through the tented roofs. I will travel a long way to hear Simon Jenkins. The man talks and writes a lot of sense and his love of good architecture is second-to-none. Ex-Editor of both The Times and the Evening Standard, and a former Chairman of the National Trust ain’t too shabby on any cv! His erudite dissertation at Hay this year was about Britain’s 100 best railway stations (linked to his recent book). According to Jenkins, there are just over 2600 surviving structures from the great railway revolution. Until the appalling Chris Grayling’s recent emasculation of most train timetables, Britain’s railways had been enjoying a quiet renaissance. Hereford’s daily passenger usage exceeds all other stations in the region. Two stylish local edifices, both by the Victorian railway architect Thomas Penson, were singled out for Jenkins’ praise: Shrewsbury’s castle-like terminus (1848) and Hereford’s Tudor Gothic extravaganza of 1853. After Hereford Cathedral, this is probably the city’s most prized listed building. Following the completion of the city’s controversial £34-million Link Road, it is enjoying an untrammelled setting for the first time in decades. But not for long. A major planning application by a Worcester-based health care provider is due to be considered this month by Herefordshire Council’s planning committee. This is the so-called Super Surgery, a rather garish £6 million box-like structure, sited perilously close to the city’s Grade II-listed station. The patients of the five existing city surgeries to be decanted into the new 2990sq m Hereford Medical Centre will create a

The new medical facility will handle almost 33,000 patients

combined patient roll call of almost 33,000. A great opportunity, one would have thought, for a cutting-edge building, like Jamieson Associates’ graceful Sophie House residential care home at Hampton Park, for the Martha Trust. But the design of the Hereford building possesses all the architectural élan of an Azerbaijani sorting office. Or as one local wag (posting on Hereford Voice) put it: “It’s a form of euthanasia – if you are poorly when you arrive at this building you’ll just get a whole lot worse!” But there’s a double-whammy architectural body blow. The giant Shoe Box’s land grab looks like putting paid to any hope of Hereford getting its longpromised Transport Hub. This pan-European concept of an interchange seamlessly dovetailing together all transport modes (train, bus, taxi, cycle) has been championed by local public transport pressure group Rail & Bus for Herefordshire for at least 10 years. For some extraordinary reason, RBfH wasn’t even invited to comment on the Shoe Box. I’m sure Simon Jenkins wouldn’t approve. Nick Jones

The Barn, Clatterbrune Farmhouse, Presteigne, LD8 2LB

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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 Barn, Clatterbrune Farmhouse, Presteigne LD8 2LB 01544 260592 20 Aug - 3 Sept ‘9 Days in Iceland’. ALEX RAMSAY - photographs. Open daily 10am-4pm. Presteigne Festival Open Studios 01544 267800 www.presteignefestival.com 23 - 28 Aug Paintings, photography, sculpture, installations, ceramics, pottery and furniture. Artists featured include ALEX RAMSAY, JUSTINE COOK, SIMON DORRELL, ANTONIA SPOWERS, SARA BAMFORD, GILL TENNANT-EYLES, TONY HALL, RUTH KIRKBY, MARY L’ESTRANGE, JEAN CARTWRIGHT, JUNE COVENEY, HELENA WATT, MICHELLE McCULLOUGH, GEORGE MORGAN, JESSICA WATKINS, JACKY YEOMANS, SAPLING FURNITURE. Various venues around Presteigne. 11am-5pm. The Old School, Whitton, near Presteigne 01544 267800 www.presteignefestival.com 23 - 28 Aug Old School Room Museum exhibition - Welsh textiles. 23 - 28 Aug Seven Artists. New work from local artists and makers featuring paper, textiles, poetry, natural dyes and hand-stitching, venacular oak furniture, salt glaze pottery, watercolours, prints, silver and semi-precious stone jewellery. 10.30am-6.30pm. Wyeside, Builth Wells 01982 552555 Until 30 Aug ‘Escape for a Moment’. JO YOUNG - ultraviolet wall hangings. Open Tues-Sun 2pm-9pm. The River Cafe, Glasbury 01497 847007 Until 2 Sept SARAH PUTT - oils on canvas. Open Mon-Sat 8.30am-late, Sun 8.30am-4pm.

Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, near Newtown 01686 688369 Until 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 Aug 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 19 Aug ‘Welsh Sculptors at Work’. SCULPTURE CYMRU. Open Fri-Sun 11am-5pm. 7 Sept - 14 Oct ‘Wilderland. ANDREW FUSEK PETERS - luminous landscapes and wildlife depictions. JEREMY SCHRECKER - sculpture. Open Fri-Sun 11am-5pm. and every day during h.Art week. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne 01544 260777 www.radnorshireartsandcraftsfoundation.org 4 Aug Locally made, artisan gifts, cards, furniture, paintings, and more. Tea and cakes in the Green Room. Open 10am-3pm. 17 & 18 Aug Brethyn Cartref: Home Produced Cloth exhibition of patchwork quilts and other Welsh textiles. Open 10.30am-4pm. Erwood Station Gallery, Llandeilo Graban, Builth Wells, LD2 3SJ 01982 560674 Aug A constantly changing mix of materials and styles occupying over 2000 square feet. Complimented by paintings and sculpture, plus seasonal exhibitions. Open daily 10.30am-5pm, tea room closes 4.30pm. Knighton Fine Art, 2 Broad Street, Knighton 01547 528052 www.knightonfineart.co.uk knightonfineart@btinternet.com Aug ‘Birds and Beasts’. BRONTË WOODRUFF - bird collage and sheep. JULIENNE BRAHAM - chickens. GILL CROZIER - crane. PAUL BEARMAN - bull. AGNES MILLER PARKER fawns. Plus JOHN MINTON - ‘Lyons Tea Shop print. JAMES BOSWELL School’ print. Open Wed-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-1pm. The Table, 43 Lion St, Hay-on-Wye HR3 5AA 01497 822802 Until 4 Aug TANIA MOSSE & JOSH PARTRIDGE. 1 - 22 Sept CAROL PEACE. Open Thurs-Sat 10am-5pm and open for Italian Sunday lunch with Nonna Caterina 12-3pm or by appointment.

Andrew Logan Museum of Sculpture, Berriew SY21 9PJ 01686 640689 26 Aug Jewellery Show Extravaganza. Volunteer models led by Andy D adorned in Andrew’s jewellery. 6pm, £6 includes free drink. Until 30 Sept ‘ALMoS’. A selection of Logan’s signature sculptures and jewellery. Open Sat, Sun and Bank Holidays, 12pm-4pm. Adults £3, children £1.50. The Workhouse Studio, Presteigne Industrial Estate 01544 267864 Aug Rare antique carpets and kilims. Cafe. Mon-Sat 10am-4pm. Courtyard Antiques, High St, Presteigne, 01544 267033 Aug Antique pottery, country furniture and art. 10.30am-3pm. The Hay Makers, St John’s Place, Hay-on-Wye HR3 5BN 01497 820556 Until 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 Open Mon-Fri 9.30am-5.30pm, Sat 9.30am-6pm, Sun 10.30am-5.30pm. Andrew Lamont Gallery, Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, Canal Wharf, Brecon 01874 611622 Until 20 Aug ‘Rally Photography 1972 - 2017’. MAURICE SELDEN. Open theatre times. 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. Tower House Gallery, 29 High St, Knighton LD7 1AT 01547 529530 Aug KATH HOBBY plus vintage Welsh from Coteries Leather Bags from Pembrokeshire. Wed-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm.

Alex Ramsay, The Barn, Clatterbrune Farmhouse, Presteigne

Michelle McCullough, Presteigne Festival Open Studios

Simon Dorrell, The Judgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lodging, Presteigne

Sara Bamford, Presteigne Festival Open Studios

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. Until 11 Aug Tabernacle Collection. Until 30 Aug Tabernacle Art Competition. Until 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. 11 Aug - 22 Sept Tabernacle Collection. 11 Aug - 22 Sept ‘A Sense of Place’. MATTHEW WOOD. 11 Aug - 9 Sept ‘The Sea’. Tabernacle Collection & GERALD DEWSBURY. Mon-Sat 10am-4pm. Minerva Arts Centre, Llanidloes 01686 413467 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. 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 14 Sept ‘Jewellery Refined to Recycle’. 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.

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.

CARAD, East St, Rhayader LD6 5ER 01597 810561 From mid Aug - mid Sept ‘Upland Hill Farms & Their Landscapes’. In conjunction with Radnorshire Wildlife Trust and Elan Links Landscape Scheme. Open Tues-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-1pm. Cider Barn Gallery, Combe, near Presteigne LD8 2HL 07903936952 ciderbarngallery@gmail.com Aug New gallery exhibiting art and crafts created by local artists from Herefordshire, Powys, Worcestershire and Shropshire. Collection of original paintings, etchings, drawings, prints, ceramics, textiles, wood and glass. Open Mon 11am-4pm, Thurs & Fri 10am-2pm, some Sundays. 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. 15 Sept - 7 Nov ‘Waking the Witch’. Bringing together a whole array of contemporary art work exploring themes surrounding witchcraft from both past and today. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm. HEREFORDSHIRE Canwood Gallery, Checkley, HR1 4NF 07776 138668 4 - 31 Aug Turbine Hall: ‘In the Middle of Somewhere’. A Collaboration between two cartographers from Royal College of Arts and eight Herefordshire artists. 3 Aug - 2 Sept Main Gallery: ‘Empathy’. ANGELA AND CAROLINE SUMMERFIELD. Open Tues-Sun 11am-4pm. St Michael’s & All Angels’ Church, Lingen SY7 0DY 25 - 27 Aug Annual Needlecraft Exhibition. LINGEN STITCHERS & NEEDLING ALONG with special display of sewing memorabilia. Charity raffle, light refreshments. Open 10.30am-5pm. 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. Blue Ginger Gallery, Cradley, WR13 5NW 01886 880240 Until 12 Aug ‘Birds of a Feather’. SUE BROWN, JACKIE MORRIS, MARIE THERESE KING & ELISSA PALSER. Wed-Sun 10am-5pm.

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. Black & White Museum, High Town, Hereford Until 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 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 17 - 19 Aug ‘Solo Shorts at the Chapel’. ROGER PERCIVAL. 8 - 16 Sept ‘Printmakers at The Chapel’. Open 11am-5pm with pop-up cafe. Closed Mon & Tues. South Chapel, All Saint’s Church, Hereford 01432 370414 Until 4 Aug Three Choirs Festival. 6 - 11 Aug Sale of Indian silks and saris with Jan Bishop. 13 - 18 Aug GOLDEN VALLEY CRAFT SOCIETY. 20 Aug - 1 Sept Fairtrade arts, crafts and charity information from Love Zimbabwe. 3 - 8 Sept Handmade stained glass by SIAN THOMAS. Plus sale of Nepalese handicrafts by PREETI THAPA. Mon-Sat 9.30am-5.30pm. Made in the Marches Gallery, 12 Church St, Kington, HR5 3AZ 07531 820195 www.madeinthemarches.com Aug & Sept ‘ World of Colour’. Summer exhibition, including h.Art (Venue 87). Welcoming work from ANNE FARRALL DOYLE, ROB FOUNTAIN, JANE MATHEWS, TESSA GAVIN, HELEN SMITH AND FREYA GAMBLE. 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. Tues-Sat, 10am-5pm. Old Stable Gallery, Corn Square, Leominster 2 - 31 Aug RUTH ZULEIKA CAMERON SWAN & MARY STEPHENS. Tobias James Art & Framing Gallery, St Owen St, Hereford 07760 316959 Aug Works by local and national artists.

Helen Smith, Made In the Marches Gallery, Kington

William Rolls, Apple Store Gallery, Hereford

Kathy Heinzelmann, Aardvark Books, Bucknell

Gallery 54, 54 High St, Ross-on-Wye 01989 567917 Aug Gallery artists. Open Thurs-Sat 10am-4pm. Lion Gallery, Broad St, Leominster 01568 611898 Aug 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 Aug Contemporary craft work by makers BEN CASSON - furniture and treen. CLYDE HOARE - baskets and willow weaving. CLAIR HODGSON silver, gold and precious stone jewellery. PATIA DAVIS, SHEILA HERRING, ANDREW McGARVA, JEREMY STEWARD, PETRA STEWARD - ceramics. CLARE CASSON-McGARVA - handstitched and dyed textiles. Thurs-Sat 10am-5pm. The Market Hall, Mill St, Kington 07867 483135 www.kingtonmarkets.co.uk 18 Aug Kington Art, Craft & Vintage Market. Lovely work by local designer-makers, plus quality vintage wares. Original paintings and prints, ironmongery, wool and Alpaca products, knitted toys and wearables, jewellery, ceramics, art cards, hand craved and hand turned wood items, and more. The market has expanded to include quality vintage treasures. Refreshments are served throughout the day. An event not to be missed! Held on the third Saturday of each month from April through December. 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! Every Friday Local Food and Crafts Market. Open 9am-1pm, plus additional country market venue on Bridge St. 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 HR1 1DW 07881 926661 Until 5 Aug MALVERN CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS. 6 - 12 Aug LAURA MAY, SUE BULLOCK & PENNY BRIERLEY paintings. 14 - 26 Aug MALVERN MAKERS textiles. 27 Aug - 2 Sept ‘Shared Perspective’. CAROL RANDELL & JOANNA DIXON. Art at affordable prices. Open daily 10am-5pm, Sun 10.30am-4pm.

The Courtyard, Hereford 01432 340555 16 Aug - 30 Sept ‘Space to Engage’. During weekly sessions at Hereford, Leominster and Ross libraries, young people engaged with a drama practitioner, poet, potter, dancer and filmmakers to creat performance, film and writing. This exhibition showcases their voices and experiences. Open theatre times. Apple Store Gallery, Unit 1, Rockfield Road, Hereford, HR1 2UA 01432 263937 Until 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. Greenstage Gallery, Hop Pocket, Bishop’s Frome WR6 5BT 01885 490839 Until 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 Until 1 Sept Summer exhibition. A vibrant display of work by well established artists and makers. 1 & 2 Sept ‘Art in Penallt’. Monmouth Student Exhibition. Open Tues-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-4pm. Old Chapel Gallery, Pembridge 01544 388842 www.oldchapelgallery.co.uk Until 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 Until 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.

Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, SY7 9RS 01588 676060 Until 28 Aug ‘Portal’ EMMA SUMMERS - multi-media installation project. Until 28 Aug STUART RAW - wildlife and landscape photographs. Open 10am-5pm. 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 Until 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 Until 30 Sept ‘Titanic: Honour and Glory’. Open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm. Twenty Twenty Gallery, 4 Quality Square, Ludlow 01584 875363 4 Aug - 1 Sept MALCOLM ASHMAN & ANDREW LANSLEY. 8 Sept - 6 Oct ‘Room’. Curated by Prof. Peter Salter. Open Tues-Sat 10am-5pm. Bishop’s Castle Town Hall 01588 630023 Until 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. 11 Aug - 8 Sept Art Cafe. 18 Aug Farmer’s Market, 9am-1pm. 8 Sept Antiques & Flea Market, 9am-4pm. Twenty Twenty Gallery, 3 - 4 High St, Much Wenlock 01952 727952 Aug - Sept GERALD DEWSBURY. Open Tues-Sat 10am-5pm.

Aardvark Books, The Bookery, Manor Farm, Brampton Bryan, Bucknell, SY7 0DH 01547 530744 4 - 19 Aug ‘Summer Sextet’. A group exhibition containing ceramics, sculpture, paintings and drawings by ROB FOUNTAIN, KATHY HEINZELMANN, DAVID HOWORTH, BRIAN LAMMAS, KEVIN STREET & BASIL TITFORD. Open on 4 Aug from 11am. 27 Aug Vide Grenier / Flea Market. Aardvark’s giant flea market with lots of stalls of bric a brac and vintage; with live music from Blue Moon Blues Band; stalls £10. Entry and free parking, 9am-3pm. Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. Gallery 3, Gateway Arts Centre, Shrewsbury 01743 355159 Until 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 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 August & October STONE CARVING COURSES WEEKENDS Weekend courses 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. 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

Thurs 23 - Tues 28 August PRESTEIGNE FESTIVAL 23 Aug - Variations on a theme of Carl Larsson. An introduction to collagraph printing with Jackie H Morris. Sidney Nolan Trust, The Rodd, Presteigne, 10am & 2pm, £16. www.presteignefestival.com 01544 267800. August EASTNOR POTTERY Pottery fun for families, couples and individuals during August 2018. Tues-Sat 10am-4pm. 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. Children’s Pottery Day in the Summer Hols. Wed 1st August. ‘JUMP IN!’ Potter’s wheel 11.30am-1pm 4-8 years and 2-3.30pm 9-12 years. Places cost £15 per child with a 10% discount for x3 or more places booked, (booking essential). 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. August CREATES GALLERY WORKSHOPS 6 - 30 Aug - Summer Holiday Workshops for ages 8-15 years, for more information email info@createsgallery. com or phone 07535 160712. August THE ART SHOP & CHAPEL WORKSHOPS Every Thurs - Life Drawing, 6-8pm, £10. The Art Shop & Chapel, No. 8 Cross St, Abergavenny, 01873 852690. August BLEDDFA CENTRE WORKSHOPS Every other Tuesday - Sewing Group, 10.30am-12.30pm, free. Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton, 01547 550377. August & September MID WALES ART GALLERY WORKSHOPS 11 & 12 Aug - Blacksmithing Course with Spike Blaxhurst. 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.

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! August & September JEWELLERY MAKING With Melissa Hunt. 6 - 10 Aug - Summer School Stone Setting, all levels. 18 Aug - Make a spinner rin. 19 Aug - Stacking bangles. 26 Aug - Enamelling. 1 Sept - Cold Connections: hinges, screws, rivets. 8 Sept - Collet setting. 15 Sept - Fold Forming. 16 Sept - Anti-clastic raising. 22 Sept Wirework, beads and pearl knotting. Plus on Tuesdays running blocks of 6 week evening classes, 6-9pm, £150. All courses Oxford Barn, Oxford Yard, Brampton Bryan, 07931 351233.

Eastnor Pottery

August 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 (14 Aug) - an informal craft group, 7.30pm, further details contact corin@lordburgess.co.uk 23 Aug - Code Club, giving children the opportunity to learn code, free, 10am. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 01497 821762. August 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. August PRINT SHED COURSES www.theprintshed.net or email theprintshed@swinmoor. net For info and bookings call Jill 07796 673123. August COURTYARD WORKSHOPS Until 3 Aug - Superheroes & Villains, summer holiday workshops for ages 7-12 years, 10am-3pm, £80 for 5 days. 28 - 31 Aug - Harry Potter Crafting. Make your own magical keepsake and spelltastic creations, aimed at ages 6-12 years, 10am-1pm, £50 for all 4 days. The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.

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 August THE HIVE WORKSHOPS 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. August & September QUILT ASSOCIATION WORKSHOPS 16 & 17 Aug - Colouricious, a two day workshop with Jamie Malden, 10am-4pm, £80. 21 Aug - Multilayered reverse applique with Dot Russell, 10am-4pm, £40. 1 Sept - Colourful Fusion with Bethan Ash, 10am-4pm, £40. Minerva Arts Centre, Llanidloes, www.quilt.org.uk August SHROPSHIRE HILLS DISCOVERY CENTRE WORKSHOPS 13 - 17 Aug - Purple Prickles and Poisonous Warts. For ages 3-11 year olds. 30 July 3 Aug & 20 - 24 Aug - Balloons and Bubbles for ages 3-11 year olds. 6 - 10 Aug & 27 - 31 Aug - Fire and Food for ages 4-11 year olds. All 1-2.30pm, £4 per accompanied child, booking advised. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, 01588 676060.

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

Sat 25 & Sun 26 August SKULL DECOUPAGE WORKSHOP For adults. Led by Jo Verity. Blue Ginger Gallery, Home End Farm, Stiffords Bridge, Cradley, WR13 5NW, 10am-4pm, £130 to book www.joveritydesigns.net September ART AT THE VINEYARD WORKSHOPS AND DEMONSTRATIONS 7 Sept - Live Art Demonstration in Acrylic with Carole Baker, 1.30-3.30pm, £7.50. Kerry Vale Vineyard, Pentreheyling, near Churchstoke 01588 620627. 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

cinema MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: FALLOUT (12A) A huge guilty pleasure, the MI franchise never fails to deliver a frantic succession of seat-edging thrills with the emphasis on the ‘impossible’, if not the ‘preposterous’. Working again with Chris McQuarrie who helmed the last episode, Rogue Nation, as well as his Jack Reacher, the unfeasibly youthful looking 56 year-old Tom Cruise ‘s Ethan Hunt here has to stop madman Solomon Lane (Sean Harris) from wreaking nuclear Armageddon which inevitably requires scaling sheer rock-faces, racing motorcycles sans helmet through teeming city centres and hanging from ‘planes by his fingernails. Thing is, McQuarrie and his massive team – there are over 100 credited stunt persons and half of Silicon Valley apparently worked on the special effects – it’s all done with great elan and the Ethan’s usual back-uppers played by Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Alec Baldwin and Rebecca Ferguson and Michele Monaghan ably assist in providing added zing, if not plausibility. All reveiws by Mark Williams

ASSEMBLY ROOMS, LUDLOW 1 & 2 Aug MAMMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN (12A) 3 & 4 Aug JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM (12A) 3 & 4 Aug THE HAPPY PRINCE (15) 7 Aug CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS (U) 14 Aug TOY STORY (PG) 21 Aug NANNY MCPHEE (U) 28 Aug HORRID HENRY: THE MOVIE (U) Details 01584 878141

BOOTH’S BOOKSHOP 3 - 9 Aug MAMMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN (12A) Richard Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye. Films every weekend. Full programme www.boothbooks. co.uk 01497 820322

CONQUEST, BROMYARD

3, 15 & 16 Aug PATRICK (PG) 3 - 16 Aug THE BUTTERFLY TREE (15) 3 - 16 Aug THE GUERNSEY LITERARY & POTATO PEEL PIE SOCIETY (12A) 11 Aug THE ITALIAN JOB (PG) Outdoor screening at Sinmoor Farm, Madley, HR2 9JD. Plus live music from The Hey Yars Lite. 13 - 16 Aug PIN CUSHION (15) 17 & 20 Aug GENERATION WEALTH (15) 17 - 30 Aug MAMMA MIA HERE WE GO AGAIN! (12A) 17 - 30 Aug INCREDIBLES 2 (PG) 18 - 24 Aug THE ESCAPE (15) 24 - 30 Aug UNDER THE TREE (15) 25 Aug THE GIANT PEAR (U) 31 Aug - 5 Sept HEATHERS (15) Details 01432 340555

3 Aug JOURNEY’S END (12A) 12 Aug THE POST (PG) 17 Aug FINDING YOUR FEET (12A) 24 Aug PHANTOM THREAD (15) 26 Aug PETER RABBIT (PG) 31 Aug THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING MISSOURI (15) Conquest Theatre, Tenbury Rd, Bromyard. Details 01885 488575

THEATR HAFREN, NEWTOWN 29 Aug THE SHAPE OF WATER Details: Theatre Hafren, Newtown 01686 614555.

MKT. THEATRE, LEDBURY

27 Aug PADDINGTON 2 (PG) 19 Sept I, TONYA (15) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125

OLD MKT. HALL, SHREWS. Until 2 Aug MARY SHELLEY (12A) 3 - 9 Aug SWIMMING WITH MEN (12A) 10 - 23 Aug HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 3: SUMMER VACATION (PG) 10 - 23 Aug MAMMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN (12A) 24 Aug - 2 Sept INCREDIBLES 2 (PG) 24 Aug - 6 Sept CHISTOPHER ROBIN (PG) 01743 281281

PRESTEIGNE ASSEM. ROOMS

COURTYARD, HEREFORD Until 2 Aug MARY SHELLEY (12A) Until 2 Aug SWIMMING WITH MEN (12A) 1 Aug IN THE FADE (18) Until 2 Aug THOMAS AND FRIENDS, BIG WORLD! BIG ADVENTURES! THE MOVIE (U)

SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630321 12 Aug THE POST (PG) Conquest Theatre, Bromyard 01885 488575 14 Aug DARKEST HOUR (PG) St Mary’s Church Hall, Ross on Wye 01989 568705 14 Aug BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S (1961) (PG) Neston Civic Hall 0151 3367805 17 Aug FINDING YOUR FEET (12) Conquest Theatre, Bromyard 01885 488575 21 Aug FERDINAND (U) Conquest Theatre, Bromyard 01885 488575 22 Aug PADDINGTON 2 (PG) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125 24 Aug PHANTOM THREAD (15) Conquest Theatre, Bromyard 01885 488575 26 Aug PETER RABBIT (PG) Conquest Theatre, Bromyard 01885 488575 30 Aug THE GREATEST SHOWMAN (PG) SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630321 31 Aug THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI (15) Conquest Theatre, Bromyard 01885 488575

3 Aug JOURNEY’S END (12A) Conquest Theatre, Bromyard 01885 488575 7 Aug THE LEGO NINJAGO MOVIE (U) Conquest Theatre, Bromyard 01885 488575 10 Aug FINDING YOUR FEET (12)

24 Aug WILD STRAWBERRIES (PG) 25 Aug PELLE THE CONQUEROR (15) 26 Aug DAVID MATTHEWS AT 75 Barrie Gavin introduces a specially compiled film to celebrate composer David Matthew’s 75th birthday year, 12.30pm, free. 26 Aug FESTEN (15) 8pm, £7. Part of Presteigne Festival 01544 267800, www.presteignefestival.com

PLAYHOUSE, LEOMINSTER 4 Aug PETER RABBIT Phone for times. Playhouse Cinema, Community Centre, Leominster 01568 612583

THE HAPPY PRINCE (15)

REGAL CINEMA, TENBURY 1 & 7 Aug ADRIFT (12A) 3, 4 & 6 Aug THE BOOK SHOP (PG) 8 & 13 Aug ZOO (PG) 9 & 11 Aug THOMAS AND FRIENDS: BIG WORLD! BIG ADVENTURES! (U) 10 Aug THE KING & I (U) 11 Aug WHITNEY (12A) 14 & 15 Aug OCEAN’S 8 (12A) 17 - 23 Aug MAMMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN (12A) 18 - 24 Aug MY GENERATION (12A) 21 Aug IAN MCKELLEN: PLAYING THE PART (12A) 28 & 29 Aug MARY SHELLEY (12A) 30 & 31 Aug THE ESCAPE (15) 1 - 8 Sept HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 3: SUMMER VACATION (PG) 1 - 4 Sept MISSION IMPOSSIBLE FALLOUT (12A) 3 Sept ONE NOTE AT A TIME (PG) 5 Sept LEAN ON PETE (15) Details 01584 811442

SAVOY, MONMOUTH Until 2 Aug MARY SHELLEY (12A) Savoy Theatre, Church St, Monmouth 01600 772467

SPARC, BISHOP’S CASTLE 10 Aug FINDING YOUR FEET (12A) 30 Aug THE GREATEST SHOWMAN (PG) SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle. Phone for times 01588 630321

WYESIDE, BUILTH WELLS 1, 2, 8, 15, 23 & 30 Aug INCREDIBLES 2 (ctbc) 17 - 22, 31 Aug THE BOOKSHOP (PG) 1 & 2 Aug PATRICK (PG) 1 - 16, 24 - 30 Aug, 19 Sept MAMMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN (12A) 3 - 16, 23 Aug, ZOO (PG) 3 - 9 Aug SKYSCRAPER (ctbc) 10 - 23, 31 Aug, 1, 2, 9, 16, 22 & 29 Sept HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 3: SUMMER VACATION (PG) 10 - 22 Aug MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: FALLOUT (12A) 10 - 16 Aug HOTEL ARTEMIS (ctbc) 17 - 31 Aug, 1 - 6, 8, 9, 16, 23 & 29 Sept CHRISTOPHER ROBIN (ctbc) 24, 25, 27 - 30 Aug TEEN TITANS GO! TO THE MOVIES (ctbc) 24 - 30 Aug ANT MAN AND THE WASP (ctbc) 31 Aug, 1, 2, 4 - 6 Sept CRAZY RICH ASIANS (ctbc) 31 Aug, 1, 2, 4 - 6 Sept THE MEG (ctbc) 7 - 9, 11 -& 13 Sept ALPHA (ctbc) Wyeside, Builth Wells 01982 552555

Written, directed and starring Rupert Everett, this Oscar Wilde bio-pic is very obviously a labour-of-love and there are times when what is essentially the literary icon’s fall from grace could use a little more back-story, certainly for audiences who only know of him as a sardonic fop. However Everett portrays his hero as both assured of his talents yet suffused with self-doubt and aware that his homosexuality will prove his undoing, ¬ which of course it does. Beginning after his release from incarceration for gross indecency, Wilde embarks on a booze-addled descent into oblivion aided by ill-advised sexual dalliances, largely despite the efforts of his few remaining friends played by Colin Firth and Edwin Thomas to support and rehabilitate him. However grim this may sound on paper, there’s much Wildean wit to savour here, and the recreations of late 19th century bohemia are as affecting as the central performances.

LIVE EVENTS ON SCREEN 14 Aug VANESSA Glyndebourne live. Old Market Hall, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281. The Courtyard, Hereford, 6.30pm, 01432 340555.

WEEKEND COURSES

23 Aug ANDRE RIEU Amore, My Tribute to Love. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7.30pm, 01982 552555. 26 Aug ANDRE RIEU Amore, My Tribute to Love. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 2pm, 01982 552555. 30 Aug JONAS KAUFMAN Live at Berlin’s iconic Walduhne amphitheatre. Old Market Hall, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281. 6 Sept JULIE National Theatre live. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7pm, 01982 552555. Richard Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, 01497 820322. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7pm, 01584 811442.

WORKSHOPS Wednesdays FILM MAKING CLUB The Courtyard, Hereford, 5.30pm, Ages 8-14 years, £73 per term, 01432 340555.

Life Painting, Drawing, Portrait, Still-life, Colour, Landscape, Monoprinting.

www.artcourseswales.com nr. Hay-on-Wye Established 2009 Tel. 01874 711212

dance Dance Workshops

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

August TONGUES With Joon Dance and Rufus Mufasa. Suitable for ages 14-21 years. 3 Aug - Free Taster Day, 10am-12pm. 20-24 Aug - Summer Workshop, 11am-4pm, £10 for the week. 24 Aug - Celebration Performance, 5pm, £3. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 01874 611622. 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. Mon 13 - Fri 17 August MID WALES DANCE ACADEMY SUMMER SCHOOL For students aged 8-18 years. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, details email info@mwda.co.uk Mon 13 & Tues 14 August YOUNG PEOPLE’S SUMMER WORKSHOPS Street Dance. High energy urban dance with Dave McKenna of Being Frank. 13 Aug for ages 5-11 years. 14 Aug for ages 12+. £12. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 10am-4pm, 01588 630321.

Wed 15 August CIRCLE DANCE With live music from Bellamonda; all dances taught, no partner needed. Church Barn, Church Lane, Bishop’s Castle, SY9 5AF, 01588 630648 to book.

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.

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.

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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.

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food page cwtch*, St David’s, Pembrokeshire

ULTURES circling an old country pub that has been brought to its knees like a buffalo starving in a drought is an ugly and sadly common sight these days. Mr Pernickety has often tried to alert his readers to the tragedy of greedy property speculators homing in on former pubs to strip their assets, fill their gardens with executive-style housing and deprive yet another village of a community gathering place. The owner of the former ‘Boot’ in Orleton, Charles Collier (or one of his nominees), is attempting to sell the building and grounds for development, thereby destroying one of the most charming pubs in Herefordshire. A trio, Paul and Rowena Williams and their exconvict partner, Keith Partridge, have been responsible for the closure of the Knighton Hotel, The Radnorshire Arms in Presteigne, and the former Compasses (re named the Castle) in Wigmore, among, it seems, several other important listed buildings across Wales. Right under the noses off unsuspecting residents, the Williams’s have also managed to extract large refurbishment grants (never used for the purpose) from gullible administrators of Welsh Government funds. Mr Pernickety became aware of a strong odour of rodent that pervaded the once lovely old Radnorshire Arms when he visited to review it for the Woolly Organ in July 2016. It was clear then that the place was being operated by people who didn’t give a damn about the building or anyone who used it. On the face of it, it’s not obvious why the Williams’s kept buying these places, other than the fact that - encumbered by a specific planning use as pubs - they were very cheap pieces of real estate, easily inflatable for dodgy loan-raising purposes. People like the Williams’s should be shunned, disparaged, investigated and, where appropriate, charged for their dishonest use of government funds. Mr P is grateful to jacothenorth.net/blog/weepforwales/ for much of the information here. In the meantime, the quest for the finer eating houses on the Welsh Riviera continues. July in Pembrokeshire produced for Mr Pernickety no seals, no puffins, no acres of rippling pink thrift; no stooping falcons nor chuffin’ choughs; just relentless, blazing sunshine, and a few deadline-free hours in which to wallow in the warm, pale violet prose of the late Patrick Leigh-Fermor – essayist and unreliable witness to distant youthful fantasies. Leigh-Fermor is a performer whose erudition makes sensitive readers feel inadequate and ashamed of their ignorance, but then, as Mr P often thinks, a little humility is always good for the soul.

Mr P felt shamefully ignorant, too, when confronted with a restaurant in St David’s called cwtch* (yes, no capital letter and an asterisk) whose etymology he couldn’t place. It seems that ‘cwtch’ is the welsh equivalent of the equally undefinable Danish ‘hygge’, which means something sort of soft and cuddly. So there you are.

Mr P, always ready to spot an arcane connection, recalled years ago a gallic galette joint in the King’s Road, Chelsea called Asterix; he hoped he wasn’t walking into another Celtic savoury pancakery. The interior of cwtch* didn’t promise a great deal. There were alarming numbers of hearts stuck about the place – on the menu, on pale beige metal accoutrements, candle holders and whatnot – such as you find in the exit passage at Ikea, and all to a soundtrack of mundane pop. A bookcase full of books – not real books, just cookery ones – attempted a nod at erudition. The other punters were clad in the dreary sameness of the English on holiday – long shorts, fatuous t-shirts and hoodies. Mr P doesn’t imagine any restaurant has the courage to impose a dress code in these egalitarian times; but what is the point, Mr P wonders, of trying to chic up your restaurant if you then allow it to be stuffed with drab, colourless diners? But there was the food to consider: Mr P’s lovely companion headed for the Smoked Haddock and Prawn Tartlet – it was light, crispy, subtle but distinctive, with an aioli that made her beam with pleasure. Her issue, the sois-disant Human Vacuum Cleaner, chose Dill-Cured Mackerel Fillet with pickled cucumber and a delicious beetroot mousse. Mr P helped himself and nodded with unqualified approval. His own choice of Braised Pork Belly with pistachio crumb, caper and raisin chutney, offered lovely strong flavours to contrast with the tang of the pork fat. For his main course, Mr P found only pleasure in his Duo of Rose Veal – fried rump, veal sausage meat and cabbage parcel, pointed up with a cream marsala sauce. The HVC hoovered up his Duo of lamb (plus smoked pancetta creamed cabbage, redcurrant and rosemary jus) with a gleeful smacking of lips, while the LC praised her Fillet of Monkfish, and especially liked the fine string potato fries that came with it, all on a bed of tomato cream sauce. Somebody ordered a Chocolate Mousse with Brownie, which all the party loved. Thus, despite the not-too-serious shortcomings in the ambience of the restaurant, every dish they’d been served was special, individual and gretaly enjoyable, which more than made up for the flat drabness of the other diners. www.misterpernickety.com

Fri 10 August & Fri 7 September FREE TASTING DAY Swan Brewery, Enterprise Park, Leominster, 9am-9pm, 01568 617709, swanbrewery.co.uk 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. 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.

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Classical Chat ‘St Andrew’s Church, Presteigne, Powys’. As deputy editor of a trade magazine for the UK’s classical music profession, I found myself writing that venue address over and over again each year when compiling listings of premiere performances in August. In the course of a few days over the summer bank holiday weekend Presteigne Festival programmes an extraordinary amount of new music, sometimes including more world premieres than the seven-week BBC Proms season. The festival was not the only magnet that drew my husband and me to Radnorshire when we were planning our move out of London nearly a decade ago, but it was certainly the deciding factor – though we had never actually attended until we lived here. Our first festival did not disappoint, featuring wonderful music in beautiful venues, stimulating talks, inspiring exhibitions, a superb education project involving primary schoolchildren from both sides of the border in a musical exploration of local landscapes such as Stapleton Castle and Pilleth battlefield, and a lively social scene. The memory of concert pianist Tom Poster jamming with local singer/ guitarist Dave Luke in the wine bar late one festival night is particularly vivid! One of the things that makes this festival so special is the Festival Orchestra, recruited and conducted by the event’s artistic director George Vass. Most of these young players are actually on holiday from their day jobs as members of the country’s leading symphony orchestras. They choose to come to Presteigne, stay in the spare rooms of residents like us and spend most of their fees on food and drink in the local shops and hostelries, because they love the music and the camaraderie. A different string quartet is resident at the festival each year, together with a group of top notch soloists – usually a male and a female singer, a violinist, a cellist, a couple of wind or brass players and two pianists – and a choir. St Andrew’s Church in the heart of Presteigne is the venue for the main evening concerts, but many of the daytime and late night recitals take place in surrounding villages. Listening to a violin duo playing in ancient Kinnerton Church on a sunny Saturday morning or walking up the hill to Discoed in the dark to hear a solo cellist playing late-night Bach are magical experiences. So what’s in store for us at this year’s festival, which runs from 23-28 August?

A highlight is sure to be the opening event, the Welsh premiere of a new chamber opera, ‘Juliana’, by Joseph Phibbs. I loved his orchestral work ‘Memento Musica’, premiered by the Philharmonia at the Gloucester Three Choirs Festival in 2016. The cast of three singers includes the outstanding young mezzo-soprano Rebecca Afonwy-Jones, who has strong local connections. Anyone who heard her Presteigne Festival recital last year will agree that she is a very special performer. The libretto by Laurie Slade transplants August Strindberg’s 1899

Musicians from the Presteigne Festival Orchestra warm up for a concert outside St Andrew’s Church

play ‘Miss Julie’ to a contemporary Swedish setting, confronting a number of topical issues head-on: the divide between rich and poor, immigration, and the transgression of class, social and sexual boundaries. Whereas other music festivals this year are marking the centenaries of the deaths of Parry (of ‘Jerusalem’ fame) and Debussy and the birth of Leonard Bernstein Presteigne typically goes its own way with a Baltic theme running through the programme, celebrating one hundred years since Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania became independent republics. If you only come to one concert I would suggest Friday evening’s ‘Lonely Angel’, which features two haunting works by the Estonian composer Arvo Pärt, his ‘Cantus in memory of Benjamin Britten’ and the unforgettable ‘Fratres’. (Though I should add that reserved seats for this concert were almost sold out at the time of writing.) As ever, the festival also includes lots of new music by British composers. The Choir of Royal Holloway, University of London, will premiere ‘Regina Coeli’ by David Bednall, currently one of the UK’s most acclaimed composers of church music, at the festival service in St Andrew’s on Sunday morning (to which all are welcome) with a reprise in concert the following evening. Pianist Joseph Tong will premiere ‘The Gate of Dawn’ by Cydonie Banting in his Friday afternoon recital and there is a new work by this year’s composer in residence Martin Butler in the festival finale. Panel discussions in the Assembly Rooms set most of the concerts in context and help to introduce the music. The repertoire may be unfamiliar to many people – though you will find the occasional piece by Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert or Sibelius scattered throughout the programme – but most of it is not particularly avant-garde or experimental. We are very fortunate to have an event like this in the Marches – if you have never been to the Presteigne Festival before, why not give it a go this year? www.presteignefestival.com Clair de Lune

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. EDDY GARTRY & MICHA SPENGER Local bluesman Eddy Gartry and Dutch maestro guitarist Micha Spenger play an intimate gig prior to their return visit to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The Dolphin, 48 St Michael’s St, Shrewsbury, 8pm, free, 01743 247005. 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.

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.

Fri 3 August THE GOLD ROOM Dun Cow, Shrewsbury. CHURCH STRETTON ARTS FESTIVAL Featuring Milena Simovic, viola. Church Stretton School, 7.30pm, £12, students £6, www.strettonfestival.org.uk MARK LATIMER / TREV DAVIES TRIO Chequers, Etnam St, Leominster.

VO FLETCHER Yew Tree, Peterstow, Ross on Wye. LET’S GET QUIZZICAL The Globe, Hay-on-Wye. TWO BLANK PAGES Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. CHRIS GREVE Folk. King Charles II, Broad St, Ross-on-Wye, 01989 219357. THE SPEEDGUMS Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford. 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.

90’S NIGHT Reet Petite, West St, Leominster.

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. CHURCH STRETTON ARTS FESTIVAL Featuring Onyx Brass. Church Stretton School, 7.30pm, £16, students £8, www.strettonfestival.org.uk

The Stoned Cherries, 4 Aug

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

Tues 7 August

Cafe Manouche, Upton Bishop Jazz Club

Sat 4 August SEAN SAYE In the garden, The Monkland Arms, Monkland, near Leominster, afternoon/evening, 01568 720510. THE POPPY PICNIC Featuring Out of Order, Conspiracy Theory, Universal Translators and Karlee Edwards, Temple Gardens Bandstand, Llandrindod Wells, from 11am. STONED CHERRIES Folk/rock fusion. The Crown Inn, Dilwyn, 7.30pm, free. SATURDAY SHENANIGANS Featuring Inclines, indie-rock four piece band. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762. LOCKED AND LOADED Bull Hotel, Ludlow. MUSIC FOR ALL A mix of classical and light popular music. An organ recital by Fr. Richard Williams. St Mary’s Church, Hay-on-Wye, 10.30am, free entry, retiring collection, coffee, www.stmaryschurchhayonwye.co.uk 01497 822589. CHURCH STRETTON ARTS FESTIVAL Featuring a coffee concert, Silvester Horne Institute, 10.15am, free. All New Blues and Soul Revue, Church Stretton School, 7.30pm, £14, students £7, www.strettonfestival.org.uk BANDY COOT Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. OPEN MIC Ledbury Community Hall, 7pm, £5, bring a bottle, 01531 632968.

SHOP FRONT HEROES Vaults, Bishop’s Castle. 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. HAY JAZZ Featuring Spats Langham, accompanied by Martin Litton. The Story of Ukulele Ike. St Mary’s Church, Hay-on-Wye, 7.30pm, £12, www.hayjazz.org. SONS OF YODA The Plough, Whitecross Rd, Hereford.

Sun 5 August SUE FEAR Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4.30pm. STEADY EDD AND FRIENDS Local legend and his big band. St George’s Church, Brinsop, HR4 7AT, 3pm, £6 on the door, 01432 603350. WHISKEY RIVER BOYS The Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm.

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

CHURCH STRETTON ARTS FESTIVAL Featuring an organ recital at All Saints’ Church, Little Stretton, 12pm, free. Kosmos, a trio of violin, viola and accordion. Church Stretton School, 7.30pm, £18, www.strettonfestival.org.uk OPEN MIC The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762. VINTAGE JAZZ REVIVAL Rose and Crown, Ludlow, 9pm. FELLOW PYNINS An evening of food and music. The Lost ARC, Rhayader, £20 to include two-course meal, 07980 262448. UPTON BISHOP JAZZ CLUB Featuring Cafe Manouche. The Millennium Hall, Upton Bishop, 7.30pm, tickets £10, 07970 343148.

Wed 8 August CHURCH STRETTON ARTS FESTIVAL Featuring Lizzi Tocknell, French horn player. Methodst Church, 3pm, £10, followed by cream tea in Church Hall, www.strettonfestival.org.uk THE HOT SEATS Five-piece string band, whizz-bang roots music from Virginia. The Art Shop & Chapel, Cross St, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £12, 01873 852690. Preconcert suppers available downstairs, booking essential, 01873 736430. ROCOCO Baroque group playing on period instruments at the lower pitch of A415. Programme includes Telemann, Bach and Handel. St Mary Magdalene’s Church, Leintwardine, 1pm, 01547 540804. VO FLETCHER The Yew Tree, Peterstow, near Ross on Wye, 9pm. THE DRAGON BAND The Horse and Jockey, Churchstoke.

Thurs 9 August PAUL PARKER AND ALL THE RIGHT FRIENDS Vaults, Bishop’s Castle. CHURCH STRETTON ARTS FESTIVAL Featuring an organ recital, Holy Trinity Church, Wistanstow, 12pm, free. Pelleas Ensemble: harp, flute and viola. Church Stretton School, 7.30pm, £12, www.strettonfestival.org.uk

Fri 10 August FARMER PHIL’S FESTIVAL Featuring Shoot the Moon, Legend, Dr & The Medics, Red Rum Club, Reuben Artcher’s Personal Sin, Simon ‘Honey Boy’ Hickling, The Endings, Sticky Wicket & His Swing Orchestra, Savannah, Cosmic Ninja, Call of the Kraken, A Different Thread, Duke of Wolves, The Captain’s Beard, Ember Weir, Columbia. Near Gatten Farm, Ratlinghope, SY5 0SN, www.farmerphilsfestival.com THE HERBERT SPLIFFINGTON ALLSTARS With Satch Dixon. The 8-piece band plays a highly danceable blend of reggae, jazz and ska. The Old New Inn, Llanfyllin, 8.30pm, £7. DECADES Reet Petite, West St, Leominster.

BAND OPEN MIC Hosted by Rhythm Thieves. Drums and backline provided. Sun Inn, Leintwardine, 8pm. THE HUSH Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford. PADRAIG LALOR BAND Original and Irish traditional tunes from a four-piece band, including guitar, vocals, whistles, accordion, melodeon, fiddle and percussion. Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton, 7.30pm, £8, 01547 550377. FAMOUS LAST WORDS Dun Cow, Shrewsbury. BRECON JAZZ FESTIVAL Jazz Guitar Duo at Ty Helyg Guesthouse. Hoppin Mad at Muse Arts. Talk by Dr Rod Paton at Guildhall Chamber all at 2.15pm, £8 each. Hot Club Gallois, St Mary’s Stage, 3.15pm, free. Side by Side, St Mary’s Stage, 6pm. Festival Big Band, Castle Hotel Ballroom, meal 7.30pm, band 8.30pm, £35 incl meal. Plus workshops and music at various venues. www.breconjazz.org ALTERNATIVE ROUTE Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

Pelleas Ensemble, Church Stretton Festival DOWN ON THE FARM FESTIVAL Featuring Mark Chadwick, Sons of Clogger, 2 Rude, Phoenix, Red Room Therapy, Hide Your Eyes, Woo Town Hill Billies and Nuns of the Tundra. Moorhampton Park Farm, Abbeydore, HR2 0AL, 01981 551906. FOLK IN THE FOYER Featuring BouZTina & Atto Mul. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, 01885 850805.

DOWN ON THE FARM FESTIVAL See 10 Aug for details. Moorhampton Park Farm, Abbeydore, HR2 0AL, 01981 551906. KINNERSLEY FUN DOG SHOW & FETE Dog show, cream teas, stalls and more. The Old Rectory (opposite the Church), Kinnersley, 2-4.30pm, 01544 327555. CHURCH STRETTON ARTS FESTIVAL Featuring an organ recital at All Saints’ Church, Little Stretton, 12pm, free. O Duo. Church Stretton School, 7.30pm, £15, www.strettonfestival.org. uk

Jack Blackman, Friday Live

Fri 10 August FRIDAY LIVE Featuring Jack Blackman, guitarist. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762. CHURCH STRETTON ARTS FESTIVAL Featuring Lee Jae Phang, pianist. Church Stretton School, 7.30pm, £10, www.strettonfestival.org.uk

Sat 11 August FARMER PHIL’S FESTIVAL Featuring Jilted Generation, Fight the Bear, ASWAD, Dan Owen, As December Falls, Nakamarra, Nuclear Weasels, Asparagus & The Kilburn Habit, Big Feat, Vojta, Zero UK, The Fidgets, Saint Loe, Rory Motion, The Voques. Near Gatten Farm, Ratlinghope, SY5 0SN, www.farmerphilsfestival.com OUT OF ORDER Llanerch Inn, Llandrindod Wells, 9pm, free. SWAMP CANDY Vaults, Bishop’s Castle. SATURDAY SHENANIGANS Featuring DJ Red Eyed Trout. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762. THE ROCK SHACK BAND Bull Hotel, Ludlow. COURTYARD FUNDRAISER Featuring outdoor screening of The Italian Job (PG) plus live music from The Hey Yahs Lite, acoustic trio as well as Italian themed food and bar available. Swinmoor Farm, Madley, HR2 9JD, 7.30pm, film 8.45pm, £17.50, £60 for group of 4. 01432 340555. BLACK MAX & THE PIRATES Reet Petite, West St, Leominster.

BUDDIES REVIVAL Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

FAMILY FESTIVAL Free family entertainment, featuring live music, street theatre and plenty of activities. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 01874 611622. APPLEBY KINSEY In the garden, The Monkland Arms, Monkland, near Leominster, afternoon/evening, 01568 720510. BRECON JAZZ FESTIVAL Swing Dance with Hoppin Mad, St Mary’s Stage, 2.30pm. Manchester Jazz Connection, Guildhall Theatre, 2pm, £12. FRAZZ parade, Theatr to Cathedral, 3pm. Tom Smith Septet, Wellington Suite, 4pm, £12. Maite Honteles Sounds of Cuba, Guildhall Theatre, 5.30pm, £26. Pavel PQ Quartet, St Mary’s Stage, 7pm, £14. South African Jazz Sextet, Guildhall Theatre, 8.30pm, £22. Speakeasy, Market Hall, 10pm, £10/£5. Plus workshops and music at various venues. www.breconjazz.org

Mate Hontelė’s Sound of Cuba, Brecon Jazz Festival

Sun 12 August LUDLOW JAZZ COLLECTIVE Live jazz plus Sunday roast. Free entry, cocktails, light bites or book a table for lunch. The Cliffe at Dinham, Ludlow, 12.30-3pm, 01584 872063. OPEN MIC 3pm, followed by acoustic session, 7.30pm. Yew Tree, Peterstow, Ross on Wye. FAMILY FESTIVAL Free family entertainment, featuring live music, street theatre and plenty of activities. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 01874 611622. BRECON JAZZ FESTIVAL Welsh Jazz/Folk, Muse Arts, 12pm, £10. Elaine Delmar Quintet, Guildhall Theatre, 2pm, £18. Harmonica Jazz, Wellington Suite, 3.30pm, £12. Josephine Davies Trio, St Mary’s Stage, 5.15pm, £12. Cloudmakers Trio, Guildhall Theatre, 7pm, £14. Czech Connection, Wellington Suite, 8.30pm, £12. Plus workshops and music at various venues. www.breconjazz.org

THE 2nd ANNUAL

Saturday 18 August 10am - 5pm Contact: info@rossonwyebuskingfestival.co.uk

Call/text

07889 469 197

AUGUST MUSIC Fri 3

Fri 10

Sat 11 Fri 17

Sat 18 Fri 24

Sat 25

90S NIGHT DECADES

BLACK MAX & THE PIRATES OPEN MIC HOT ROX VAGUE

A PETITE FESTIVAL Sat 1 Sept PIGDAZE

Pigdaze

Reet Petite, 18 West Street, Leominster

07484 545368

Turn up early at The Market House and book a slot on the open mic stage and then busk around town while you wait. All ages and genres welcome.

Pavel PQ Quartet, Brecon Jazz

ZEA + HARESS Zea featuring Arnold De Boer, singer/ guitarist from the Dutch experimental band, The Ex playing with Oscar Jan Hoogland. Plus support from Haress. The Grapes Cellar Bar, East St, Hereford, 7.45pm, 01432 360034. STONE MOUNTAIN SINNERS Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 8pm. FOLK NIGHT King’s Head, Tenbury Wells, 8pm.

Fri 17 August A CELEBRATION OF NEIL DIAMOND Interspersed with humour and audience participation. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £23.50, 01432 340555. DEDICATED FOLLOWERS Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. FRIDAY LIVE Featuring Selina in the Chapel, a soulful singer/songwriter from Newport. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762.

Sun 12 August

Tues 14 August

MIKE HOLLOWAY The Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm.

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

SONS OF DELTA Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4.30pm. FARMER PHIL’S FESTIVAL Featuring The Wayne Martin Band, Celtica Pipes Rock, Jake & Elwood’s Blues Brothers Show, Quill, Herbert Spliffington Allstarts featuring Satch Dixon, Uptown Monotones, Baba Jack, Hymn for Her, Custard Collection, The Sean Gaffney Band, Palmes, Nikki Rous, Stoned Cherries, The Hell Yeahs, Big Joe Bone, Giovanni L’immigrato. Near Gatten Farm, Ratlinghope, SY5 0SN, www.farmerphilsfestival.com CHURCH STRETTON ARTS FESTIVAL Final concert. ‘A Complete and Utter History of Jazz’. Concord College, Acton Burnell, 7.30pm, £25, www.strettonfestival.org.uk

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

Wed 15 August CALEY GROVES TRIO Housmans Bar and Restaurant, Church Stretton. THE DRAGON BAND The Horse and Jockey, Churchstoke.

Thurs 16 August CALL THE KRAKEN Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

Z 3 TOP King Charles II, Broad St, Ross-on-Wye, 01989 219357. THERESA Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford. OPEN MIC Reet Petite, West St, Leominster. BLUES JAM The Rose & Crown, Church St, Ludlow, 8pm. South Shropshire Blues Club.

Sat 18 August VOX MAGICAE Renaissance to Baroque. Town Hall, Bishop’s Castle, 7.30pm, £12, 01588 630023. SAVANNAH Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

BACKPORCH Richmond Club, Edgar St, Hereford, 3-5pm, 01432 356529. DOWN ON THE FARM FESTIVAL See 10 Aug for details. Moorhampton Park Farm, Abbeydore, HR2 0AL, 01981 551906. QUIZ NIGHT King’s Head, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm.

Mon 13 August SWAMPCANDY The Old Nag’s Head, Monmouth, 9pm.

A Complete Utter History of Jazz, Church Stretton Festival

LITTLE WREN In the garden, The Monkland Arms, Monkland, near Leominster, afternoon/evening, 01568 720510.

Speak Brother, Saturday Shenanigans

RHYTHM THIEVES Chindit, 113 Merridale Rd, Wolverhampton. MAGIC MIRRORS Stag, Llanidloes. ROSS ON WYE BUSKING FESTIVAL 2nd annual busking festival for all ages and genres. Be early at the Market House to book 20 minute slot on open mic stage, then busk around town until your turn. Ross-on-Wye, 10am-5pm, info@rossonwyebuskingfestival.co.uk 07889 469197. CHERRY VALENTINE Bull Hotel, Ludlow. SATURDAY SHENANIGANS Featuring Speak, Brother. Powerful indie-folk-rock. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762. THE ENDINGS Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. HOT ROX Reet Petite, West St, Leominster.

Sun 19 August ROLLO MARQUEE Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4.30pm.

Wed 22 August THE DRAGON BAND The Horse and Jockey, Churchstoke.

PAUL DARK The Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm.

AMERICANA SESSION King’s Head, Tenbury Wells.

Tues 21 August

Thurs 23 August

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

SEAN GAFFNEY BAND Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

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

SATURDAY SHENANIGANS A Jaunt Through The Kingdom: Kingdom Project presents Rita Ray, Don Letts and Tom Ravenscroft, DJs Plus solo performance by Footdragger. The Globe, Hay-onWye, 7,15pm, 01497 821762. GOLD ROOM Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. A PETITE FESTIVAL Reet Petite, West St, Leominster.

Whiskey River

Thurs 23 August PRESTEIGNE FESTIVAL ‘Juliana’. Music Joseph Phibbs, Libretto Laurie Slade. St Andrew’s Church, Presteigne, 8.30pm, £32-£10, pre-talk performance 7.45pm Assembly Rooms, Presteigne. 01544 267800, www.presteignefestival.com

Fri 24 August SHREWSBURY FOLK FESTIVAL Featuring Alden, Patterson & Dashwood, Blowzabella, Daoiri Farrell Trio, Emma Morton & The Graces, Jigfoot, Midnight Skyracer, Rusty Shackle, Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel, The Fitzgeralds, The Rogues Shanty Buoys, Will Pound’s Through the Seasons. shrewsburyfolkfestival.co.uk HOT RUBBER Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. FRIDAY LIVE Featuring The Sheek Quartet. Vocalist Sarah Meek and pianist Guy Shotton are two rising stars for the UK jazz scene. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762. WHISKEY RIVER QUARTET Finger lickin’ Cajun, bluegrass, country roots, blues, Americana and more. Hereford Cathedral, Chapter House Garden, or inside if wet, 12.45pm, free. VAGUE Reet Petite, West St, Leominster. FREEWATER Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford. LUDLOW JAZZ COLLECTIVE Local quartet plays well-known standards, Latin and blues. Free entry, cocktails, light bites or book a table. The Cliffe at Dinham, Ludlow, 8-10.30pm, 01584 872063.

PRESTEIGNE FESTIVAL ‘Nordic Masters’. Joseph Tong, piano. Programme includes Edvard Grieg, David Matthews, Cydonie Banting, Jean Sibelius and Erkki-Sven Tϋϋr. St Andrew’s Church, Presteigne, 2pm, £15-£12, students £6. ‘Lonely Angel’. Programme includes Arvo Part, Huw Watkins, Peteris Vasks, David Matthews and Bela Bartok. St Andrew’s Church, Presteigne, 7.45pm, £26-£20, students 9.30pm, pre-concert talk Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 7pm. 01544 267800, www.presteignefestival.com

Sat 25 August RED ETHEL In the garden, The Monkland Arms, Monkland, near Leominster, afternoon/evening, 01568 720510. THE BILLY FURY YEARS The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £23, 01432 340555. THE KINGDOM PROJECT Featuring Sheema Mukherjee, ‘the original Sitar girl’, Max Reinhardt, Mukherjee, Rita Ray and guests. The Old Electric Shop, Hay-on-Wye, 6pm, £18, www.kingdomproject.co.uk THE SEAN GAFFNEY BAND Bull Hotel, Ludlow. PRESTEIGNE FESTIVAL ‘A Charm of Lullabies’. Programme includes Benjamin Britten, Huw Watkins, Helen Grime and Alban Berg. St Andrew’s Church, Presteigne, 2pm, £15-£12, £6 students. ‘Passio’. The Choir of Royal Holloway and Presteigne Festival Ensemble, St Mary’s Parish Church, Pembridge, 4.30pm, £16, £6 student. Navarra Quartet, programme includes Joseph Phibbs, Peteris Vasks and Franz Schubert. St Andrew’s Church, Presteigne, 7.45pm, £23-£18, students £6, pre-concert talk 7pm, Assembly Rooms, Presteigne. 01544 267800, www.presteignefestival.com

JACK FEST Featuring Fight the Bear, The Wayne Martin Band, The Endings, Hot Rod 55, Funkomatic, Andrew Pears, The Drop, Mike the Music Man & Guests. Purslow Showground, near Craven Arms, gates open 1pm, music from 3.30-10.30pm, £20 adults, £10 12-17 year olds. Proceeds to Shropshire Air Ambulance. SHREWSBURY FOLK FESTIVAL Featuring Blowzabella, Committee Band (ceilidh), Emma Morton & The Graces, Foreign Affairs, Guo Yue & Joji Hirota, Inlay, James Riley, Mankala, Out of Hand (ceilidh), Peter Knight’s Gigspanner Big Band, Richard Thompson Electric Trio, Rusty Shackle, Show of Hands, Shooglenifty with Dhun Dhora, The Fitzgeralds, The Rogues Shanty Buoys, The Wilson Family, The Year Turns Around, Vertical Expression, Yola Carter Band. www.shrewsburyforlk festival.co.uk

Sun 26 August QUIZ NIGHT The Oak, Wigmore, 7.30pm. TOMMY ALLEN BLUES DUO Richmond Club, Edgar St, Hereford, 3-5pm.

Peter Knight’s Gigspanner, Shrewsbury Folk Festival

STONED LOVE Mod band. Credenhill Social Club, 8.30pm, members free, non-members £1. SEAN SAYE The Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm. FIRST ANNUAL OUT OF LUCK PARTY Featuring Out of Order and Lucky Pierre. The Lost Ark, Rhayader, 8pm, free entry. RHYTHM THIEVES Sun Inn Real Ale Festival, Leintwardine. FIGHT THE BEAR Open mic jam on The Yard Stage with barbeque. Vaults, Bishop’s Castle. THE LOST BOYS Vaga Tavern, Vaga St, Hereford. PRESTEIGNE FESTIVAL Festival Eucharist, 11am, St Andrew’s Church, Presteigne. ‘Songs and Dances from a Haunted Place’. Navarra Quartet, programme includes Vladas Jakubenas, Martin Butler, Ludwig Van Beethoven, 2.45pm, St Stephen’s Church, Old Radnor, £16, £6 students. ‘Bach to the Future’. Kristïne Balanas, violin. Programme includes Vytautas Barkauskas, David Matthews, George Benjamin and JS Bach, St Michael’s Church, Discoed, 5.15pm, £14, students £6. ‘A Baltic Celebration’. James Turnbull and Ben Marshall oboe, Kathryn Thomas flute and Florence Cooke, violin; The Choir of Royal Holloway and Presteigne Festival Orchestra, St Andrew’s Church, Presteigne, 7.45pm, £26, £20, students £6. Pre-concert talk 7pm, Assembly Rooms, Presteigne. 01544 267800, www.presteignefestival.com

Kristīne Balanus, Presteigne Festival

MELVIN HANCOCK’S BAND Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4.30pm. THE SUNDAY EVENING CHILL Music from local bands and artists. The Red Lion, West St, Knighton, 7.30pm, 01547 428080.

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A group exhibition containing ceramics, sculpture, paintings and drawings by Rob Rountain, Kathy Heinzelmann, David Howorth, Brian Lammas, Kevin Street and Basil Titford. AUGUST VIDE GRENIER / FLEA MARKET Bank Holiday Monday 27 August 9am-3pm Aardvark’s giant flea market with bric a brac and vintage; with live music from Blue Moon Blues Band; stalls £10. Entry and parking free.

Sun 26 August

Tues 28 August

SHREWSBURY FOLK FESTIVAL Featuring Banter, Bedlam (ceilidh), Brooks Williams Band, Delaney, Foreign Affairs, FOS Brothers, Gretchen Peters, Johnny Coppin & Phil Beer, John Spiers Ceilidh Band, Jon Boden & The Remnant Kings, Kirkophony (ceilidh), Megson, Na Leanai, O’Hooley & Tidow, Peter Knight & John Spiers, Skerryvore, Snaarmaarwaar, State of the Union, Steeley Span, The Fitzgeralds, The Mighty Doonans, Turin Brakes, Usher’s Island. www.shrewsburyfolkfestival. co.uk

PRESTEIGNE FESTIVAL Navarra Quartet. Programme includes Schubert, Martin Butler and Benjamin Britten, St Andrew’s Church, Presteigne, 2pm, £15, £12, students £6. Festival Finale. Kristïne Balanas, violin; Martin Butler, piano; Presteigne Festival Orchestra; George Vass, conductor. Programme includes Benjamin Britten, Michael Berkeley, Martin Butler, Joseph Haydn and David Matthews. St Andrew’s Church, Presteigne, 7.45pm, £26, £20, students £6. Pre-concert talk, Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 7pm, 01544 267800, www.presteignefestival.com

LIVE MUSIC Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. SHREWSBURY STEAM RALLY Plus camel racing. Onslow Park, Shrewsbury, £13, children £1, under 5s free, 01938 570874.

Mon 27 August SHREWSBURY FOLK FESTIVAL Featuring A Different Thread, Budino, Edgelarks, Edwina Hayes, Fisherman’s Friends, Foreign Affairs, Kingstone Press Folk Slam, Megson, Na Leanai, Rafiki Jazz, Refolkus Folk Slam, Skerryvore, Snaarmaarwaar, The Mighty Doonans, The Wilson Family. www.shrewsburyfolkfestival.co.uk BLUE MOON BLUES BAND Lead by Nick Hurt. Aardvark Books, The Bookery, Manor Farm, Brampton Bryan, Bucknell, 11am-2pm, free, 01547 530744. SHREWSBURY STEAM RALLY Plus camel racing. Onslow Park, Shrewsbury, £13, children £1, under 5s free, 01938 570874. PRESTEIGNE FESTIVAL ‘Ein Celloleben’. Joanna Gutowska, cello. St Mary’s Church, Kinnerton, 11.30am, £14, students £6. ‘Songs and Reflections’. Kristïne Balanas, violin and Huw Watkins, piano. St Andew’s Church, Presteigne, 2pm, £15, £12, students £6. ‘Mozart, Dirty Beasts and More’. Presteigne Festival Ensemble, Joseph Tong and Martin Butler, piano, Sally Ripley, narrator. St Andrew’s Church, Presteigne, 7pm, £23, £18, students £6. Pre-concert talk 6.15pm, Assembly Rooms, Presteigne. ‘Queen of Heaven’. The Choir of Royal Holloway, Ant Law, guitar; Liam Concon, organ, St Andrew’s Church, Presteigne, 9.30pm, £16, £12, students £6. 01544 267800, www.presteignefestival.com

OPEN MIC The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762. VINTAGE JAZZ REVIVAL Rose and Crown, Ludlow, 9pm.

Wed 29 August SONYA SMITH Housmans Bar and Restaurant, Church Stretton. THE DRAGON BAND The Horse and Jockey, Churchstoke.

Thurs 30 August OPEN MIC NIGHT The Grape Vaults, Leominster, 8.30pm.

SEPTEMBER Sat 1 September OPEN MIC Ledbury Community Hall, 7pm, £5, bring a bottle, 01531 632968. SAVANNAH Vaults, Bishop’s Castle. HANNAH AND BRIAN Bull Hotel, Ludlow. SATURDAY SHENANIGANS Featuring Jack Mac’s Funk Pack. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762.

CIDER FESTIVAL Many live bands over the weekend. Broome Farm, Peterstow, Ross-on-Wye, starts midday. PIGDAZE Reet Petite, West St, Leominster. ROCK CHAPEL Andi & Dermot from Rhythm Zoo. Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. LITTLE RUMBA The Crown Inn, Dilwyn.

Sun 2 September BUILT FOR COMFORT Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4.30pm.

POOBAHS Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

CIDER FESTIVAL Many live bands over the weekend. Broome Farm, Peterstow, Ross-on-Wye, starts midday.

Fri 31 August

GARETH BEDDARD The Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm.

OPEN MIC Hosted by Mark Richards. Sun Inn, Leintwardine, 8pm. LIVE MUSIC White Horse Inn, Clun. CIDER FESTIVAL Many live bands over the weekend. Broome Farm, Peterstow, Ross-on-Wye, 6pm. RUBBLE Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford. HICKORY STICK BOYS King Charles II, Broad St, Ross-on-Wye, 01989 219357. PROPELLER Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. FRIDAY LIVE Featuring John Nicholas. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762.

Mon 3 September CIDER CITY JAZZMEN The Barrels, St Owen’s St, Hereford, 01432 274968. AMERICANA SESSION Grape Vaults, Leominster, 8pm. BRIMFIELD FOLK CLUB Brimfield Village Hall, Brimfield, near Ludlow, 7.30pm, 01584 711480 www. roger435.wixsite.com/brimfieldfolkclub.

Tues 4 September 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. ACOUSTICA Sonya Smith plus special guest. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, £2, 01686 614555.

MARK LATIMER / TREV DAVIES TRIO Chequers, Etnam St, Leominster. G4 LIVE Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £30, VIP meet and greet £76.50, 01743 281281.

Music Workshops Jack Mac’s Funk Pack, Saturday Shenanigans

Wed 5 September THE DRAGON BAND The Horse and Jockey, Churchstoke. THE BUTCHERS DOGS Toby and John invite you to a fun musical evening. Dukes Arms, Presteigne, 8.30pm, £3 on the door.

Thurs 6 September OPEN MIC/JAM Vaults, Bishop’s Castle. ALMELEY STEADY SESSION The Bells Inn, Almeley, near Kington, HR3 6LF, www.almeleysteadysession. wordpress.com

Fri 7 September THE STORY OF THE BEACH BOYS The Beach Boyz tribute band. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £17, 01600 772467. JAGGED HANDS Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford. ACOUSTIC UNDERDOGS Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. CLUN VALLEY JAZZ Featuring Julian Arguelles Quartet Tetra. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, 7pm, £12 or £20 with supper and licensed bar, 01588 676060.

Fri 31 August SUMMER TAIKO FEST Learn and play Tanoshii from scratch, a piece inspired in Fukui, Japan. Taught by Heather, with lots of fun. Glangrwyney Village Hall, on A40 between Abergavenny and Brecon, 7.30-9.30pm, all welcome, £10, please book, www.taikowales.com 07811 628247. Monday BRECON TOWN BAND REHEARSALS Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, details contact Dave Jones, 01874 623650. Monday THE GARRICK SINGERS The Courtyard, Hereford, 12-1.30pm and 2-3.30pm. £5 per session, 01432 340555. Mondays ALIVE & KICKIN’ CHOIR Old Muse, Glamorgan St, Brecon, 7-9pm, £5 public, £3 students/staff. tanyawalkermusic@hotmail.com

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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. 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.

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. 1st & 3rd Sunday OPEN MIC Hosted by Good Times Entertainment (Rich and Helli). All performances welcome and free entry. No. 46, High St, Presteigne, 7-9.30pm, 07917 646113, 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 King Charles II, Broad St, Ross-on-Wye, 8pm, 01989 219357. Every Tuesday OPEN MIC The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 01497 821762. Every Tuesday OPEN MIC Run by Moz, PA provided, all welcome. Castle Vaults, Shrewsbury.

Every Tuesday TUESDAY JAM SESSION The Falcon Hotel, Bromyard, 8-11pm, 01885 483034. 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 john.wood795@btinternet.com 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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theatre Mon 27 August WELL THUMBED NOTIONAL THEATRE. A mischievous celebration of classic literature conceived and performed by Terry Victor. Unsuitable for people under the age of 15. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 4pm, £16, 01544 267800, www.presteignefestival.com Part of Presteigne Festival. Hamlet

PERFORMANCE Until Sat 4 August THREE CHOIRS FESTIVAL 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. 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 Sat 4 August THE MERCHANT OF VENICE ILLYRIA. Shakespeare’s great courtroom drama is by turns gripping, funny, romantic and thought-provoking. Open air theatre at Abergavenny Castle Grounds, bring a picnic and warm clothing, bar and hot drinks available, 7pm, £13/£11, 01873 850805. Sun 5 August PIRATES OF PENZANCE ILLYRIA. With hilarious melodrama, sharp satire and glittering wit. Open air theatre at Abergavenny Castle Grounds, bring a picnic and warm clothing, bar and hot drinks available, 7pm, £15/£13, 01873 850805. Sun 12 August HAMLET THREE INCH FOOLS. Five actors, with all manner of musical instruments, present an inventive take on Shakespeare’s most infamous and iconic play. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, 01497 821762. Mon 20 - Wed 22 August THE DREAMBOYS Male strippers! 20 & 21 Aug - The Courtyard, Hereford, 8pm, £28.50-£25.50, 01432 340555. 22 Aug - Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 8pm, £27.50-£21.50, 01600 772467. Sat 25 August COULROPHOBIA PICKLED IMAGE. A story of two clowns trapped in a cardboard world... Contains disappointing nudity and some language better suited to those aged 14+. Church of St Mary the Virgin, Hay-on-Wye, 3pm, £15. Part of the Kingdom Project. www.kingdomproject.co.uk

Wed 29 August - Sat 1 September NELL GWYNN HERE TO THERE PRODUCTIONS. It is 1660. The Puritans have run away with their drab grey tails between their legs. Charles II has exploded onto the scene with a love of all things loud, French and sexy. And at Drury Lane, a young Nell Gwynn is selling oranges for a sixpence. Little does she know who’s watching... The Courtyard, Hereford, £19/£15, 01432 340555. Sat 1 September DREAMING THE NIGHT FIELD ADVERSE CAMBER. Animals, people and constellations caught between creation and destruction. Outstanding storytelling from Michael Harvey supprted with song from Lynne Denman and music from Stacey Blythe. Willow Globe, Penlanole, near Llandrindod Wells, £10, £5 children, 01597 811487, www.shakespearelink.co.uk Thurs 6 September FORBIDDEN NIGHTS Abandon your inhibitions as a talented cast of acrobats, fire acts, aerial artists and circus performers flip and spin across the stage with provocative choreography. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £23.50-£20.50, 18+ years, 01743 281281. Thurs 13 - Sat 15 September THE LADYKILLERS LADS summer production by Graham Lineham is a classic black comedy. A sweet old lady, alone in her house, is pitted against a gang of criminal misfits. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7.30pm, £10, students £6, 07967 517125.

MUSICAL THEATRE & OPERA Thurs 9 - Sun 12 August THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS THE BIG SING UK SUMMER YOUTH PROJECT. Kenneth Graham’s wild tale about the impulsive Mr Toad whose insatiable need for speed lands him in serious trouble. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7pm plus 2pm matinees on Sat & Sun, £13, students £9, family £40, 07967 517125.

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CHILDREN’S THEATRE Sat 25 August CLOWN WORLD The circus comes to the stage. The Regal, Tenbury Wells, 2pm, 01584 811442.

DRAMA WORKSHOPS Until Sat 4 August THREE CHOIRS FESTIVAL WORKSHOPS 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. Wed 8 & Thurs 9 August & Wed 15 & Thurs 16 August YOUNG PEOPLE’S SUMMER WORKSHOP Two day theatre workshop with Vicki Duckett. 8/9 Aug for ages 12+ years. 15/16 Aug for ages 7-11 years. Led by a professional director and playwright, this experience will culminate in a short performance. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 10am-4pm, £25, 01588 630321. Mon 13 - Fri 17 August THE COURTYARD’S GREATEST SHOWMAN SUMMER HOLIDAY WORKSHOP Calling all singers, dancers and actors for a fun-filled week of musical theatre for ages 7-12 years. The Courtyard, Hereford, 10am-3pm, £80 for 5 days, 01432 340555. HAVE A GO SHAKESPEARE Fortnightly group sessions for anyone interested in having a go at Shakespeare read, discuss, explore, perform and have fun! Wednesdays - Llandrindod Wells. Thursday - Rhayader. Fridays - Builth Wells. www.shakespearelink.co.uk or call 01597 811487. 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 termThe Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555. 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

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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.

Publicist (part-time): Bleddfa Trust We are looking for a dynamic person to help publicise, promote and support all the wonderful things which go on at Bleddfa. The Publicist’s role would include: • updating our website using Wordpress • building our mailing list • copy-writing • designing publicity materials • cultivating our social media presence • energetically promoting our exciting programme of events and activities, plus the facilities available at Bleddfa: our Café, Shop, Gallery and Activity spaces The right candidate will have an interest in the Arts, but will also be highly organised, selfmotivated, and efficient, with meticulous attention to detail, and able to demonstrate a flair for communication in all its forms. The role would initially be for 10 hours per week. Working from home occasionally is a possibility. Salary to be confirmed. Please email your covering letter and CV to Tony Morris, Chair, Bleddfa Trust: tonymorristonymorris@icloud.com Closing date: 10am Wednesday 15th August 2018

Conquest Theatre Bromyard Live on Stage

Fri 10 August 7.30pm FOLK IN THE FOYER - BOUZATINA & ATTO MUL

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3 Aug 7.30pm JOURNEY’S END (12A) 12 Aug 7.30pm THE POST (PG) 17 Aug 7.30pm FINDING YOUR FEET (12A) 24 Aug 7.30pm PHANTOM THREAD (15) 26 Aug PETER RABBIT (PG) 31 Aug 7.30pm THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING MISSOURI (15)

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

word Poetry & Storytelling Fri 17 - Tues 21 August STORYTELLING PERFORMANCES Part of the legendary Bleddfa Week of Storytelling. 17 Aug - Gone Cuckoo: Malcolm and Joshua Green. 18 Aug - Thicker than Water: Sue Hollingsworth. 19 Aug - Bleddfa Week Storytellers. 20 Aug - Tales of Wonder: Michael Harvey and Jane Flood (course leaders). 21 Aug - Bleddfa Week Storytellers. Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton, 8pm, 01547 550377. Fri 24 August POETRY AT DISCOED Featuring Gregory Leadbetter. St Michael’s Church, Discoed, near Presteigne, 11am, £7.50. Part of Presteigne Festival, 01544 267800, www.presteignefestival.com Sunday 26 Aug FULL MOON ON FISH STREET LAUNCH Award-winning poet Rhiannon Hooson launches a new pamphlet. Intriguing and brilliantly imagined, Full Moon on Fish Street touches on themes of art, myth, climate change, and love at the water’s edge. Readings from Hooson and fellow poet Emma Van Woerkom. The Old School, Whitton, LD7 1NP. 10.30am, free event.

Talks Until Sat 4 August THREE CHOIRS FESTIVAL 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. Gregory Leadbetter, Poetry at Discoed

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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 Sun 19 August GARWAY HERITAGE GROUP Visit to Lydart Farm, Monmouth, NP25 4RJ for guided tour and talk about the history of the farm, 3pm, 01981 580002 to book. Wed 22 August SOUTH WEST SHROPSHIRE GARDENING CLUB ‘Wildlife in the Garden’. A talk by Margaret Herbert. Lydbury North Village Hall, 7.30pm, £5, 01588 680454. Thurs 23 - Tues 28 August PRESTEIGNE FESTIVAL 24 Aug - Baltic Music Since the end of the Soviet Era’. Musical Discovery with Stephen Johnson, 4pm, £7.50. 25 Aug - ‘68 at 50: fifty years since the ‘revolutionary’ year of 1968’. Cultural history with Ian Marchant, 11am, £7.50. 27 Aug - ‘Welsh Art in Twelve Pictures’. Art history with Peter Lord, 11am, £7.50. 28 Aug - ‘Berkeley’s Passions’. A 70th birthday retrospective with David Wordsworth, 11am, £7.50. All at Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 01544 267800, www.presteignefestival.com Sat 1 September JL CARR: A CELEBRATION Group discussions of Carr’s books; a talk on his publishing and maps; a showing of the new print of the film of ‘A Month in the Country’ and a session with Carr’s son, Bob who now runs Carr’s publishing house, the Quince Tree Press. Aardvark Books, Bucknell, 10am-4pm, £10, 01547 530744. Wed 5 September JASON DONOVAN - MY AMAZING MID-LIFE CRISIS Celebrating Jason’s 50th birthday, this autobiographical show will zigzag through is life. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £26.50, 01743 281281.

Sun 9 & Mon 17 September SIR MICHAEL PARKINSON In conversation with his son Mike and revisiting highlights from the Parkinson archive. 9 Sept - Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7pm, £34-£27.50, 01743 281281. 17 Sept - Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.

Workshops & Courses Thurs 16 - Wed 22 August STORYTELLING COURSE For all abilities, led by highly experienced tutors and performers. £375. Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton 01547 550377. Mon 20 - Fri 24 August CREATIVE WRITING WEEK - SUMMER WORKSHOP Explore ideas for creating characters, scenes and stories, aimed at ages 13 - 18 years. The Courtyard, Hereford, 10am-3pm, £100 for 5 days, 01432 340555. From September SPANISH CLASSES Wednesdays, Presteigne, 7pm, (10 sessions). Tuesdays, Spanish for Beginners, 10am, in Hay-on-Wye. Tuesdays, Spanish Level 1, 7pm, Hay-on-Wye. Private tutorial for GCSE and A Level. Info 07837 160505. STORY SPACE - Storytelling Workshops and Creative Writing, CPD for Educators, Coaching, and group or individual tuition in Tai Chi Movements for Wellbeing. Next Storytelling Workshop on October 20th at The Fold near Worcester. www.storyspace.co.uk email: info@storyspace. co.uk 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 & 3rd & 4th Thursday PHILOSOPHY CAFE Informal group which offers the chance to discuss philosophical issues. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, 01497 821762.

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N June and July, as the heat wave set in, my mind often went back to Leo Colston, the 12-year-old boy making the daily thermometer readings which set up the steamy mood of foreboding in L.P. Hartley’s novel, The Go-Between. “I was not unduly dismayed by the heat…for I still half believed in my ability to influence the weather… But like an invalid whose fever defies the doctor, the weather did not respond…and next day…the thermometer had climbed to nearly eighty-five and was still pushing up the marker.” When extreme weather strikes, it’s hard not to blame man-made climate change. During long weeks of sunshine in June, Porthmadog in Gwynedd broke this year’s UK heat record with a temperature of 33 degrees C. And, Radnorshire, where I live, often seemed to be the hottest spot in Britain. While Britain’s hot weather persisted into July, I learned that it wasn’t exactly cool and breezy in Algeria. On July 6 the town of Ouargla, in the Sahara, registered the hottest temperature ever reliably recorded in Africa, 51.3 degrees C. Since the late 19th century, countries in northwest Africa have produced many claims of temperatures close to, or even above, 50 C. One or two of them come from Tindouf, in southern Algeria. They caught my eye because I once fetched up there to meet some Saharan rebels who were at war with Morocco. I stayed in “the Tindouf Hilton”. It wasn’t an hotel, still less a Hilton, but the ironic name given by our camera crew to a tin shack with no running water. It seems that Tindouf’s ways of measuring temperatures in the past may at times have been only slightly better than the plumbing in that hut. Historic heat “records” relating to Tindouf are among a number across Algeria, Libya, Tunisia, and Mali which have been struck out by the World Meteorological Organisation. They were outliers with no scientific credibility. In some cases the instrumentation came nowhere near meeting modern standards. In others there was finger trouble or maybe eye trouble, with a high of 45.2 C at Ghadames in Libya in 1975 being wrongly recorded as 54.2 C. But climate change is not just making weather warmer. It is also amplifying the strength of the biggest storms, say meteorologists. Finding out how much more violent tropical storms are becoming has taken time. But some results are in. The authors of a report in Nature Geoscience in 2016 concluded that typhoons hitting east and southeast Asia had become 12% to 15% more intense over a period of 40 years from the late 1970s. And,

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remarkably, they found that the number of storms in the highest categories, 4 and 5, had doubled or tripled. The typhoon which wrought havoc in Japan in July may well be a case in point. Typhoon Maria was by chance given the same name as the Atlantic hurricane which brought death and destruction to Puerto Rico in 2017. The official death toll there was 64. But a recent Harvard University study suggests that up to 4,600 people may have died. Last month Typhoon Maria - in the Pacific - reached category 5 and in just ten days it brought about four normal months’ worth of rainfall to much of Japan. It left around 200 people confirmed dead, with dozens more missing. Rainfall records were broken. The images of destruction, as homes and cars were swept away, were of a severity that we in Europe just don’t associate with Japan. As with the other Maria, in the Caribbean last year, the true total of dead is likely to be much higher than the official figure. One weather official told the BBC that Japan had never suffered such rain before. In the long term, extreme weather such as the world has just seen is likely to be correlated with rising greenhouse gas emissions. For three years up to 2017 some scientists thought that those had reached a plateau. The Global Carbon Project had found virtually no yearly rise in carbon dioxide output in that time. But last November new data showed greenhouse gases shooting up again, and the biggest ever increase in one year. It’s worth remembering that the 2015 Paris climate agreement, which gave rise to some heady optimism at the time, does not even come into force until 2020. In the battle to curb climate change, not only are we not yet turning the corner, we may well be getting further away from success. Julian O’Halloran

Green Events August HEREFORDSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST 1, 8, 15 & 22 Aug - Get Crafty, 1.30-3.30pm. 5 Aug - Wildlife Watch Club, 12.30-2.30pm. 7, 14, 21 Aug - Adventure Clubs, 9am-4pm or 10am-3pm. 12 Aug - The Gruffalo Summer Festival, 10am-3pm. 17 & 24 Aug - Lake Play at Bodenham Lake, 1.30-3.30pm. 23 Aug - Walk: An urban bat walk, Hereford, 7.45pm-10pm. 01432 356872. August KNIGHTON TREE ALLOTMENTS TRUST Volunteer with us to learn about woodland management and associated skills. woodland@tveg.org.uk 01547 520374 http://tveg.org.uk/wordpress/what-we-do/ woodland-project August APLEY FARM SHOP EVENTS 2 - 3 Aug - Educating Kids Outdoors sleepover, 07876 658467. 8 Aug - Ministry of Kids holiday club, 07734 927074. 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Aug - Teddy Bears’ Picnic. Apley Farm Shop, Norton, Shifnal, www.apleyfarmshop.co.uk 07739 320314. August KARUNA INSIGHT DESIGN 4-5 Aug - Permaculture Introduction weekend course. 11-12 Aug - Forest Gardening weekend course. Details merav66@hotmail.com, 01694 751374, karuna.org.uk August SHROPSHIRE HILLS DISCOVERY CENTRE 5 Aug - Become a Habitat Helper. Onny Meadows Big Butterfly Survey Event, 1.30-3.30pm. 18 Aug - Mammoth Breakfast and Dog Walk, 9am, £5. 25 Aug - Discovery Club, ages 3-7 years, £2.50 per child. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, 01588 676060. Thurs 2 August 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 Thurs 2 & Sat 4 August COUNCIL FOR BRITISH ARCHAEOLOGY Guided walk with Mike Green MA (Res), MA, PCIfA. 2 Aug - Linley Hill, near Bishop’s Castle, meet SO 35003 93437. 4 Aug - Lower Down, near, Lydbury North, off B4385, SO 33735 84646, 1-3pm, £5, 078161 33372. 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. Mon 6 - Thurs 9 August INTERNATIONAL FAST From Hiroshima day to Nagasaki day. St Edward’s Church, Knighton, details 01547 520929, email angie.zelter@gmail.com Sun 12 August OPEN GARDENS Clive and Sylvia Richards will very kindly be opening their gardens at Lower Hope for Breast Cancer Haven. Sun 12 August SHROPSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST A walk on Catherton Common, 10am-1pm. Details LudlowSWT2@hotmail.co.uk Sat 18 August ORLETON & DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB SHOW Orleton Village Hall, 1.30pm, afternoon teas, auction of produce, www.orletongardeningclub.co.uk Sat 1 September SOUTH WEST SHROPSHIRE GARDENING CLUB Garden and produce show. Lydbury North Village Hall, 01588 661025. Mondays & Wednesdays KNIGHTON MENS SHED Sharpening service available. Teme Mill, Station Yard, Knighton, 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. 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.

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.

CHARTERED CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST & PSYCHODYNAMIC PSYCHOTHERAPIST with over 25 years professional NHS experience, providing psychological help to adults. Please see website for details: www. drmatthewfaull.co.uk. I am highly trained and experienced in using evidence–based psychotherapies to relieve distress and help you achieve your life goals, and offer sessions in Ludlow and Leintwardine. I also offer supervision to mental health professionals. Please contact me by email: mfaull@btinternet. com, to arrange a free initial phone conversation to consider your needs. Registered with British Psychological Society, British Psychoanalytic Council, Health Professions Council. CLAIRE KERBY COUNSELLING (Post grad dip Counselling, MBACP). Having someone to talk to outside your normal circle of friends / family can really help to gain a new clarity and sense of perspective. I would love it if you would call me, in confidence, with no judgement on 07971 816541, or email me at Claire.kerby@btinternet.com.

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 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.

YOGA IN PRESTEIGNE New location

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

www.theyogapractice.org.uk

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. 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.

Wed 15 August YOGA YIN & YANG WORKSHOP Restoring and reviving body, mind and spirit. Bwlch, near Brecon, 6.30-8.30pm, £10, please book, 07811 628247. Thurs 23 August ECO SPIRIT CAFE An informal montly meeting for people interested in sprituality and our connection to the environment. Stimulating short film, friendly discussion, all welcome. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7.30pm, 01497 821762.

Sat 24 August - Sun 2 September SHAMBHALA MEDITATION RETREAT Calm abiding meditation, led by highly experienced tutors. All abilities welcome. The Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton. Details and booking contact retreat@shambhala.org.uk Fri 31 Aug - Sun 2 September DREAMING AWAKE With Manda Scott. Hill Cottage Retreats, Rhos-y-Meirch, Knighton, www.hillcottageretreats.co.uk

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 14 - Sun 16 September COURAGE AND RENEWAL RETREAT Barbara Reid. Hill Cottage Retreats, Rhos-y-Meirch, Knighton, www.hillcottageretreats.co.uk

Sat 22 - Sat 29 September NATURAL EASE IN PRACTICE MEDITATION Ajahn Jutindharo and Laura Bridgman. Hill Cottage Retreats, Rhos-y-Meirch, Knighton, www.hillcottageretreats.co.uk

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.

KUNDALINI YOGA As taught by Yogi Bhajan..Wake UP & Rise UP to the warrior within you! With Kundalini Yoga - The Yoga of Awareness. Classes are held on a drop in basis or pay in block for a discount. Morning class Thusday 7-8.15am - Clear Space Studio HR4 9BX. Weds 6.30-8pm Belmont Community Centre HR2 7UX. Mon 10-11.30am The HUB, Peterchurch HR2 0RS. Having trained with The Karam Kriya School, also a certified Vinyasa Flow with Brahmani Yoga , Chair Yoga teacher My practice has evolved over 23yrs. Ayurvedic Pratictioner and Chavutti Thirumal Bodywork. Please contact me ALISON 07900 335968. Email :- alison@pathstowellbeing.co.uk www.pathstowellbeing.co.uk 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. 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.