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WAS appalled last week when one of Broad Sheep’s ex-contributors made a scathing comment about my editorials. The gentleman had the temerity to suggest that, alongside the weighty articles on the morality of the First World War and the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions as reported by the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, snaps of myself on holiday in Corsica lacked a certain gravitas. He even suggested that Pernickety’s observations of derivative furniture and gloopy tomato sauce had more weight than my own (very exciting) battles with French hotel owners. I have taken these criticisms to heart and as a result this month, rather than the light-hearted banter you have come to expect from me I intend to pen a serious column that will fearlessly take on the issues of the day. To this end I have purchased (with my own money) not one, but two of the current, high quality local papers. Not just the Hereford Times but also the legendary Mid-Wales Journal and I shall pick out a couple of the major stories of the week and give you the benefit of my years of experience and wisdom on the articles in question. All the stories have been pulled from the first two pages of the papers so I figure they must be quite important. 1. We start on page 2 of the Hereford Times with an intriguing story from Ross-on-Wye. Geof Lodge (who can’t seem to spell his own first name), spoke at the Town Council meeting about the problems of Wilton Road. Apparently a gang of hoodlum pigeons have taken to gathering on a wall opposite the ‘Man of Ross’ pub and doing what pigeons the world over do after a hearty meal of left over chips. Mr Lodge has offered £2500 of his own money to solve the pigeon poo problem. Mr Kirkham-Sandy said that a falconry company he spoke to suggested trapping and shooting the pigeons plus covering their breeding holes with chicken wire. Councillor Mayo proposed that they bite Geof’s hand off, grab the two-and-a-half grand and set up an annual pigeon killing budget of £2000 per annum. This was supported by the Council. PETE SAYS 4500 quid will buy you an awful lot of bird seed. Find a suitable site on the edge of town where the pigeon poo won’t worry Mr Lodge and Councillor Kirkham-Sandy and let the pigeons stuff themselves. 2. We switch to the Mid-Wales Journal for our second story. Powys County Council has performed a U-turn on their school children’s Christmas Dinner policy. Apparently the traditional festive dinner was about to be binned in favour of pizza and sandwiches as part of a cost-cutting plan. 6000 people signed a petition within days, calling for the traditional dinner to be restored. The dinner has now been restored but instead of the council paying for it, parents will now have to chip in £3 each. (Ha ha, that’ll teach ‘em).

PETE SAYS All kids hate school dinners, give ‘em £3 and send them down the chippy. That Jamie Oliver has a lot to answer for.

3. The second story from page 2 of the Hereford Times is completely incomprehensible. Perhaps you lot can understand it. Councillors banned the press and public from a meeting this week. The meeting of Hereford Council was to discuss dozens of complaints about elected member’s bad behaviour! Monitoring officer, Claire Ward said the reason the press and public were excluded is ‘Because it identifies individuals’. “A number of the complaints, because of the sampling that has been requested, contains rejected complaints where the subject members do not even know these complaints have been made, and also it contains third party data”. But Councillor Chris Chappell came back with”I take on board the substance of what you are saying but everybody knows that nobody keeps anything quiet here”. “And I suspect the complainant has said in the pub ‘I reported so and so and nothing happened’” “And probably you’ve been damned as well for making that decision”. PETE SAYS !!!? me neither. 4. The final story from the Mid-Wales Journal concerns a planning application for nine Hobbit homes near Rhayader. They are underground, cylindrical homes formed of recycled waste plastic with a twin wall structure. They all have two bedrooms. The Mid-Wales Journal helpfully adds that Hobbits are the heroes of J.R.R. Tolkein’s book ‘The Hobbit’ and are half the size of human beings. PETE SAYS I think I’ll go back to reading The Beano! Cover pic: A Christmas Carol, 13 Dec - Harley VH, 14 Dec - Steiner Academy, Hereford. Arts Alive.

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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 professionals. 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 TREE PRUNING SERVICES From one branch to an entire orchard. Tel: 01544 260656. PRESTEIGNE POP CHOIR Every Thursday. Contact John Hymas for details: 07969 440183, john@johnhymas.com PROFESSIONAL VIOLINIST / FIDDLER Kirsten Hellier ARCM offers lessons. Music as joyful life adventure. Every age, ability welcomed. 01544 388689, kirsten.hellier@googlemail.com 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: Website www.smallbusinessclinic.co.uk for more information or to book 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. 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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Pale Blue Solstice, Everybody! I T is all too easy at this time of year to cause offence. The festive season is upon us. Carols are being practised. In non-Christian households Saturnalia costumes are being purged of those weird stains that turned up last year when someone filled the hot tub with Argentinian claret, and the Druidic robes are being rinsed in the ritual smoke of mistletoe stalks and Golden Virginia. The mind, in short, rocks on its moorings like a small molar in a big socket. And into the gap can leap demons to gibber and mock and stink of brimstone and, well, cause offence. Of course in this enlightened age it is second nature not to commit cultural floaters like offering a Saturnaliac a drink of water, or sacrificing a non-virgin on a Druid altar stone. Language, however, is a problem. Whoops, there I go. Language, however, is an issue. It can be a bloody hard problem, whoops, quite a challenging issue. In the course of an argument, whoops, meaningful discussion, you might be calling some idiot an idiot, whoops, person of restricted intellectual growth, and they might say who are you calling an idiot, whoops, your assertions are problematic and if you do not leave the snug bar without delay Harold the landlord is going to show you the narrow edge of his cricket bat, whoops, no-platform you with extreme prejudice. Thank goodness hate speech, which is defined as any speech the speakee doesn’t like, is now against the law. But remember, fellow citizennes, Yule is a busy time for the constabulary, so think before you dial. If in an upper room little Johnny refuses to play with little Kylie’s Barbie and says so, he is engaging in misogynistic speech. This is illegal, and any parent worth her salt is going to get on the blower to Plod without delay. But ask yourself, is this the true spirit of Yuletide, Saturnalia, Alban Arthuan and Darksolstice? Furthermore it is happening up a dangerous flight of stairs which may cause, whoops, give rise to, Health and Safety cockups, whoops, situations. Call the Fire Brigade instead. They love to get out and about, particularly when it is snowing, and at this time of year the house is likely to be on fire anyway.

Yes, Plod has plenty to do, so spare her. A little thought will demonstrate that Hate Speech is easily neutralised. The traditional way of doing this is to use a a single adjective or phrase, which in the case of the British bourgeoisie has been the word ‘nice’. Originally meaning ‘correctly made’, ‘nice’ became a portmanteau of meaninglessness. A nice cup of tea was nice whether it was the true fragrant Oolong or a stagnant pool with a greasy teabag in it. A nice knife in the ribs was really not all that nice. Now, however, clever-clever university types have turned ‘nice’ into a word pregnant with satire, which will breed little imps of offence calculated to prod the sensitive with red-hot tridents of rage (please stop this - ed). It is time to choose another portmanteau phrase to take the place of ‘nice’. Try ‘pale blue’. ‘Get your pale blue arse out of here, you pale blue pale blue thing,’ you could say. Or, ‘Would you like a pale blue cup of tea?’ The answer to both of the above is likely to be ‘No,’ but ‘No’ implies rejection. It is therefore important only ever to say ‘Yes.’ This of course may lead to misunderstandings. Here is an example: ‘Would you care for a pale blue drink?’ ‘Yes.’ ‘Shall we nip up to my pale blue room?’ ‘Yes. Get your pale blue hands off me.’ ‘Yes.’ ‘Can it be that you were only saying “Yes” because it is Hate Speech and therefore illegal to say “Yes,” by which I of course mean (gulp) “No”?’ You see? Oh for God’s pale blue sake. Enough already. What it boils down to is that it is important to be clear when writing Christmas cards. Happy Christmas and Cheery New Year may be illegal. But it reaches the place that Happy Holidays and Only 250 Days to Diwali leave totally unmarked. To hell with rightspeak and doublethink. Bugger off, politespeakers. Mine’s a whisky mac. Whaddayamean, that’s four units in a single glass? Pathetic. Make it a pale blue double. Llywelyn ap Pylyefrafdwr

Letters You might well get quite a lot of reaction to Ian Marchant’s piece. My reaction is HEAR FUCKING HEAR!! Both my Granddads were wounded in the First World War. One of them died after 18 years of painful lung disease after being gassed. My mum was nine, so our family suffered, though not as much as many. The nostalgia increasingly creeping into this Remembrance stuff is sickening and scary. There’s always been a strong element of justification of war in it all. To me it feels like it’s getting worse. There’s a memorial in the park in Accrington, Lancashire, near where I used to live. There are hundreds of names on it, all local. They all died on the same day, they were all between 17 and 21 years old. The jingoism that led to that is on its way back, guys. Good on Ian for what he wrote. Jim Gaffney, Bishops Castle. Walkers Meadow Presteigne Hi, While holidaying in Rouen at the “Camping” (5€ a night) recently I was shocked to receive a text from my mother that my great uncle Albert Grimble was buried in the St Severs Cemetery in the City. His young soul was presumably evacuated to one of the many hospitals behind the lines in Rouen where he died 101 years ago. I was shocked because I was partially raised by my grandmother Eileen Grimble when my parents were in Africa and she had never spoken of him; although we spent considerable time together. That silence is of a great grief that had wrapped him as it wrapped so many other memories so very hard to bear. I am minded that the war was a Holocaust; that is witnessed at the long lists of the young men who died on every village memorial up and down this land. It is now known that trauma is transmitted in DNA and I am not sure that as a nation we have properly addressed this grief; certainly I wept at the grave of an uncle I never knew existed as the silence was so suddenly broken. The only way to reference this slaughter was to proclaim it the War to End All Wars. This is to be honoured and perhaps it is best also to continue remembering the struggles for peace ie that it was mass strikes in the Pas de Calais in 1919 of still enlisted soldiers in camps 50,000 strong who rejected their officers and elected “leaders” to prevent Churchill sending them to Russia to fight the Reds on behalf of the Czar but also that the 1920’s and 30’s were tumultuous years that led to even greater horrors in the 1940’s and it was mistakes in the 20’s and 30’s that led to the rise of Hitler and other European fascisms. Is it not therefore important to continue remembering and witnessing the lessons of past times as the post 1945 order seems to be re arranging Europe from a vision of peaceful unity and co existence to the re-emergence of the nation state rivalries that led to such horrors that has marred Europe repeatedly over the centuries? And if only Tony Blair had read The Seven Pillars of Wisdom by TE Lawrence and the arrival of his army in Damascus in 1918 would he have ever sanctioned British forces again East of Suez? We have to keep honestly remembering; only the pity of war. Sincerely Peter Hack

art POWYS The Hall, Abbey-Cwm-Hir, near Llandrindod Wells 01597 851727 email info@abbeycwmhir.com Until 6 Jan Christmas tours to individuals, small or large groups. The tours combine history, architecture, interiors, 1000’s of collectabe items, gardens and more. Christmas 2018 promises to be an outstanding creation of traditional, modern and whimsical Christmas themes. Please book. £16 pp or £14 for groups and return visitors, children under 12 £5pp. Open 7 days a week for tours 10.30am or 11am or 2pm, closed 24th Dec pm, 25th Dec all day, 26th Dec pm, 31st Dec pm, 1 Jan all day. Glasbury Village Hall, HR3 5TH 07583 544110 21 Dec GLASBURY ARTISTS GROUP - present and show artworks or artworks in progress. Open 5 - 7pm. The Acorn, High St, Borth SY24 5JF 01970 871582 Until 1 Jan ‘Fragments’. MIKE LEWIS - photographic prints. Cafe open Thurs-Sat 12-2.30 & 5-8pm, Sun 12-5pm. Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, near Newtown 01686 688369 7 - 24 Dec Christmas gift exhibition. Open Thurs-Sun 11am-4pm. The River Cafe, Glasbury 01497 847007 Dec & Jan ‘Tobago Traces’. DEBORAH GILLINGHAM - paintings. Open Mon-Sat 8.30am-late, Sun 8.30am-4pm. Tower House Gallery, 29 High St, Knighton LD7 1AT 01547 529530 Dec & Jan LESLEY CONNOLLY & MADE IN WALES. Wed-Sat 10am-4.30pm. Old School Gallery, Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton 01547 550377 Until 22 Dec Christmas crafts and gifts fair stalls. Open Fri-Sun 11am-5pm. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne 01544 260777 www.radnorshireartsandcraftsfoundation.org 8 Dec Perfect presents from local artists and makers. Christmas gifts and winter woollens. Tea and cakes in the Green Room. Open 10am-4pm.

Gallery & Museum, The Old School, Whitton 01544 260777 16, 17, 23, 24, 31 & 31 Dec Perfect gifts from local makers. 11am-5pm. Erwood Station Gallery, Llandeilo Graban, Builth Wells, LD2 3SJ 01982 560674 Dec & Jan 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. Cyfarthfa Castle Museum & Gallery, Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8NN www.glasburyarts.co.uk Until 16 Dec Bi-Annual exhibition. Celebration of ceramics and glass arranged by Glasbury Arts. DIANE HORNE, PAUL WEARING, HARRIET TOD, PAT BIRKS, JIN EUI KIM - ceramics. NANCY SUTCLIFFE, KATHRYN ROBERTS, SUE THORNE, NICOLA HOPWOOD, BERYL MORGANS glass. Open Tues-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat & Sun 12-4pm. £2. Knighton Fine Art, 2 Broad Street, Knighton 01547 528052 www.knightonfineart.co.uk knightonfineart@btinternet.com Dec ‘Deck the Halls’ with gifts from KFA! Wintry paintings, frosty pottery, visits of the three Magi from ANDY HAZELL & JOHN HALL THORPE. Nativities from TRAIDCRAFT. Reindeer from MERI-MERI and a large supply of CHRISTMAS CARD PACKS and other seasonal greeting cards. Wed-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-1pm. The Table, 43 Lion St, Hay-on-Wye HR3 5AA 01497 822802 Until 29 Dec ANTHEA STILWELL & PETER STILWELL. Open Thurs-Sat 10am-4pm or by appointment. Courtyard Antiques, High St, Presteigne, 01544 267033 Dec & Jan Antique pottery, country furniture and art. 10.30am-3pm. The Hay Makers, St John’s Place, Hay-on-Wye HR3 5BN 01497 820556 Until 27 Jan Christmas exhibition. CAROLINE MEREDITH & SARAH WENT - ceramics. CATHERINE BOWDLER - prints. KATIE ALMOND, ROSE HALLAM & REBECCA BLAKEWAY - jewellery. Mulled wine on weekend 1st and 2nd Dec. Open Mon-Sat 10.30am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm. Closed on Tues & Sun from 13 Jan - mid March. Closed 27 Jan - 7 Feb for refurbishment.

Andrew Lamont Gallery, Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, Canal Wharf, Brecon 01874 611622 Until 2 Dec ‘From the Beacons to the Sea’. SOUTH WALES POTTERS GROUP - ceramics. SWANSEA PRINT WORKSHOP COLLECTIVE. Open theatre times. Minerva Arts Centre, Llanidloes 01686 413467 Until 24 Dec Christmas Craft Fair. 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. The Artshop & Chapel, Abergavenny 01873 736430 Until 19 Jan ‘Out of This World Glimpses of Magic’. A winter mixed show of illustrations, weaving, pottery, sculpture, jewellery, paintings and prints. Tues-Sat 9.15am-5pm. Court Cupboard Gallery, New Court Farm Llantillio Pertholey, Abergavenny, NP7 8AU 01873 852011 Until 24 Dec Christmas exhibition by members. Open 10.30am-5pm daily. The Workhouse Studio, Presteigne Industrial Estate 01544 267864 Dec & Jan Rare antique carpets and kilims. Cafe. From 2 Jan ‘The Big Sale’. Mon-Sat 10am-4pm. The Gallery will be open for shopping on 23 Dec (not cafe). Closed 25 Dec - 1 Jan. CARAD, East St, Rhayader LD6 5ER 01597 810561 Until 14 Dec Winter Open Arts Exhibition. Open Tues-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-1pm. Cider Barn Gallery, Combe, near Presteigne LD8 2HL 07903 936952 ciderbarngallery@gmail.com Dec & Jan Over 35 artists and crafters exhibiting. New work by KIM DAVIS wood. JANTIEN POWELL - paintings. SUSAN BIRTH & MAGGIE DAVIS - multi media. HANNAH DAVIES textiles. ROB FOUNTAIN - ceramics. Open Mon, Thurs & Fri 11am-4pm, Sat 10am-2pm. Sun until Christmas, 11am-4pm. Wyeside, Castle St, Builth Wells 01982 552555 Until 3 Jan ‘Time with Paint’. AUDREY BRADLE - paintings and sketches. Tues-Fri 5-9pm, Sat & Sun 2-9pm.

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Pierre Williams, Greenstage Gallery, The Hop Pocket, Bishopâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Frome

Ronald Moore, Apple Store Gallery, Hereford Georgina Franklin, Market Square, Tenbury Wells

Yinka Shonibare RA, Hereford Cathedral (Meadow Arts)

Carol Randell, Lion Gallery, Leominster

HEREFORDSHIRE The Judges Lodging, Broad Street, Presteigne 01544 260260 8 Dec Open morning. 10am-1pm, free. St Andew’s Church, Church Hall & Churchyard, Broad Street, Presteigne 7 Dec Winter Wonderland Christmas Fair. Singing from Presteigne Primary School children, carols, Christmas trees, food, drink, stalls. The Globe, Newport St, Hay-on-Wye, HR3 5BG 01497 821762 8 Dec The Big Skill Christmas Fair. Handmade arts and crafts. Open 10am-4pm, events.bigskill@gmail.com 18 Jan - 1 April Hereford College of Arts BA Illustration Print Exhibition. 23 Feb ‘CMYK Hay’. One day festival of contemporary print and illustration with special guests, market place and workshops. Open 11am-5pm.

The Drawing Room, 10 High Town, Hay-on-Wye HR3 5AE gallery@thedrawingroomathay.uk Open 10.30am-4pm. Museum of Modern Art, Tabernacle, Heol Penrallt, Machynlleth SY20 8AJ 01654 703355 info@moma.machynlleth.org.uk Until 12 Jan ‘Ar Dymor Gaeaf’ RUTH JȆN. Until 12 Jan ‘I wish I could be an artist’ ‘Well why aren’t you then?’ HELEN ELLIOTT. 1 Dec - 26 Jan ‘Night Paintings’. MALCOLM RYAN. 8 Dec - 26 Jan ‘Then & Now: 80 Years of CASW’. Contemporary Art Society of Wales. 8 Dec - 26 Jan ‘Playtime’. Little Big Art. 19 Jan - 2 March - BARRY DAVIES anatomical studies of natural history in bronze sculpture. 19 Jan - 2 March Roy Marsden’s Heatherdene Group. 2 Feb - 6 April ‘Strata’. PHILIP HUCKIN. 2 Feb - 6 April ‘ Interventions 2019’. Culture Colony. Open Mon-Sat 10am-4pm. Eirian Studio Glass, 5, The Craft Centre, Oxford Rd, Hay On Wye, HR3 5DG 01497 821346 Dec & Jan EIRIAN STUDIO GLASS Handmade glass design and manuafacture. Thurs- Sat 12-4pm. Oriel Davies Gallery, Newtown 01686 625041 Until Jan ‘Migrations’. Dance film. Until 30 Jan ‘Make’. Exploring contemporary craft products made by makers from Wales. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm.

Marsh Cottage, Yatton, Leominster HR6 9TP 01568 770177 or 07972 138088 bronte@woodruffsworld.co.uk Dec Brontë Woodruff Studio viewing by appointment. Wide variety of framed and unframed paintings and drawings, cards, available for Christmas. Eaton Bishop Village Hall 07899 808161 1 Dec Christmas Market. Local produce, gifts, crafts, homeware and refreshments. Open 10am. Great Hall, Kinnersley Castle, Kinnersley HR3 6QF 01544 327407 8 Dec Seasonal Soiree. Fireside treats, artisan stalls. Open 5-8pm. The Market Hall, Mill St, Kington 07867 483135 www.kingtonmarkets.co.uk 8 & 15 Dec Kington Art, Craft & Vintage Market. Work by local designer-makers, plus quality vintage wares, paintings, prints, ironmongery, wool and more. Plus KLEEN repair cafe (15 Dec only). 9.30am-3pm. Every Friday Local Food and Crafts Market. Open 9am-1pm, plus additional country market venue on Bridge St. Art, Craft and Vintage Market, 9:30am – 3pm. 3 Gomond St, Maylord Shopping Centre, Hereford, HR1 2DP 7 - 16 Dec MA Contemporary Crafts. Mon-Sat 9.30am-4pm, Sun 11am-3pm. 8 & 13 Dec ‘In Conversation with Exhibiting Graduates’. MA Graduates will discuss their work. 3pm. Hereford Museum & Art Gallery, Broad St, Hereford 01432 260692 Until 1 Dec ‘Humphrey Repton in Herefordshire & Worcestershire’. Exhibition to mark the bicentenary of the death of garden designer Humphrey Repton. 7 & 8 Dec Christmas Craft Fair. Open 10am-4pm. 26 Jan - 2 March ‘Textiles in Context’. Hereford College of Arts BA (Hons) Textile Design first year students. Open Tues-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-12.30pm. Hereford Cathedral Crypt 14 Dec - 5 Jan ‘Crafting the Cathedral’. 2nd Year degree students from Hereford College of Arts BA (Hons) Contemporary Design Crafts & BA (Hons) Jewellery Design.

Upstairs, Market House Gallery, Ross-on-Wye 01989 769398 Dec Arts in the Marches. ‘Made in Ross’. 1 & 2 Dec H.Art Christmas weekend. Open 10am-4pm. Left Bank, Bridge St, Hereford 1 & 2 Dec Hereford Christmas Market. 50 local makers and craftspeople. Open 11am-5pm. Blue Ginger Gallery, Cradley, WR13 5NW 01886 880240 Until 23 Dec ‘Winter Magic’. TAMSIN ABBOTT & MOLLIE MEAGER - glass. MARIE-THERESE KING batik prints. KENJI LIM - forest landscapes. Plus ceramics, pottery and sculpture, gifts and cards. Wed-Sun 10am-5pm. Closed 23 Dec - 29 March. Tobias James Art & Framing Gallery, St Owen St, Hereford 07760 316959 Dec & Jan Works by local and national artists. South Chapel, All Saint’s Church, Hereford 01432 370414 Until 18 Dec Sale of Charity Christmas Cards for good causes. Mon-Sat 9.30am-5.30pm. 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. Made in the Marches Gallery, 12 Church St, Kington, HR5 3AZ 07531 820195 www.madeinthemarches.com Dec & Jan Featuring work from our resident local artists and makers, plus visiting exhibitors: RICHARD BAVIN, DANIEL CANNON, DRUSILLA COLE, JANE DAVIES, ROSEMARY FAHIMI, EMILY GAUNT, RHIANNON HOOSON, KATE KATO, ANDREW LEGGE, HETTY SCOTT, PEARLY TAYLOR & ALISON TRISTRAM. Make Christmas beautiful this year with unique gifts, handmade decorations and lovely cards from local artists and makers. Ceramics, paintings, prints, textiles, jewellery, sculpture, stone, wood, metal and willow. Commissions and vouchers available. 15 Dec Meet the artist, Richard Bavin, 11am and 2pm. Tues-Sat 10am-5pm. Thurs: 10am-2pm term time Art Class.

Gallery 54, 54 High St, Ross-on-Wye 01989 567917 Dec New work from STUART ELLIS, MARIA PIERIDES, MARY ROSE YOUNG & JOE WINDSOR, a talented cabinet and guitar maker. Plus our usual gallery artists. Open Thurs-Sat 10am-4pm. Wobage Makers Gallery, Upton Bishop, Ross on Wye HR9 7QP 01989 780495 Dec 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 Courtyard, Hereford 01432 340555 Until 7 Jan ‘Colour Me Purple’. Made by artists working on the Age Cymru Cartrefu project. Theatre times. Hereford Cathedral’s Mappa Mundi & Chained Library 01432 374258 21 Jan - 1 June ‘Creatures of the Mappa Mundi’. Part of ‘Hidden Gems’. YINKA SHONIBARE MBE (RA). Inspired by the map and its foreign creatures he has created new textile work. 24 Jan Yinka Shonibare will be at Hereford Cathedral for the project launch and will be interviewed by broadcaster and writer Francine Stock. Tickets from www.herefordcathedral. org.Meadow Arts. Normal admission charges apply. Weavers Gallery, Church Lane, Ledbury HR1 1DW 07881 926661 Until 2 Dec Winter exhibition. RACHEL SUDWORTH - paintings. PADDY DYSON - photographs. Open Mon-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 10am-2pm. 4 - 15 Dec ‘Designed for Christmas’. Six designer makers will be showing a wide range of items with the festive season in mind. Open 10am-4.30pm. Old Stables Gallery, rear of Tourist Information Centre, 11 Corn Square, Leominster, HR6 8YP www.ivanjonesart.co.uk Dec ‘Just Real Art’. IVAN JONES original artworks, high quality giclee prints and greeting cards. Open Mon - Sat 9.30am-4pm, Blake Theatre, Monmouth 01600 719401 1 Dec Christmas Craft Fair. Open 11am-2.30pm, free entry.

Apple Store Gallery, Unit 1, Rockfield Road, Hereford, HR1 2UA 01432 263937 Until 22 Dec Christmas Delights exhibition. Local artists’ seasonal offerings. 16 Jan - 23 Feb ROCKFIELD ARTS. Studio artists from ASG and Artiste 3. Open Wed-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-1pm. Framing available. Greenstage Gallery, Hop Pocket, Bishop’s Frome WR6 5BT 01885 490839 Until 6 Jan Christmas Show. Mixed artists including BETH RICHARDSON, BRIAN DENINGTON, DOUG EATON, DAVID PORTER, MAGGIE JONES, ROB VAN HOEK, PAUL POWIS, PETER KOTKA, PIERRE WILLIAMS, SARA MEAD, SALLY STAFFORD, STEVE JOHNSON, STELLA HIDDEN & TONY PURSER. Open Tues-Sat 10.30am-5.30pm, Sun 11am-5pm, (Closed 25 Dec - 2 Jan). 11 Jan - 24 Feb New Year’s Show. Open Fri-Sun or by appointment. Old Chapel Gallery, Pembridge 01544 388842 www.oldchapelgallery.co.uk Until New Year Christmas exhibition. ‘Fire and Frost. Featuring TAMSIN ABBOTT, SEREN BELL, KAREN PEARCE, SHIRLEY VAUVELLE, VIVIENNE CAWSON, JEMIMA JAMESON, RACHEL DARBOURNE & JACKIE MORRIS. Jewellery, textiles, lighting, paintings, prints, ceramics, glass, candles and cards. 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. Tues by appointment. Lion Gallery, Broad St, Leominster 01568 611898 1 & 2 Dec h.Art. Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. Dec CAROL RANDELL impressionistic landscapes. SARAH ROSS THOMPSON - new collagraph prints. Alongside a variety of quality contemporary designer art and craft. Open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm. Creates Gallery & Coffee Shop, Dean Heritage Centre, Camp Mill, Soudley, Forest of Dean GL14 2UB 07535 160712 www.createsgallery.com From 1 Dec Opening exhibition. Fine art, sculpture, glass, ceramics and jewellery. Open Tues-Sun 10am-4pm.

Creates Gallery, Contemporary Fine Art, 15 Church St, Monmouth NP25 5DZ 07535 160712 www.createsgallery.com Until 11 Jan Christmas exhibition. Plus fine art, sculpture, glass, ceramics and jewellery by Master Jeweller, PAUL HATTON. Open Tues-Fri 10am-3pm, Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 11am-3pm.

SHROPSHIRE Public Hall, Station St, Bishop’s Castle SY9 5AQ www.castleartists.co.uk 1 & 2 Dec ‘Affordable Art’. CASTLE ARTISTS hosting their Christmas exhibition when around 25 local artists come together, including paintings, linocuts, watercolours, sculpture, textiles, ceramics and cards. Open 10am-5pm. St Mary’s Church, St Mary’s St, Shrewsbury SY1 1EF 8 Dec Shrewsbury Christmas Fair. Open 10am-4pm. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, SY7 9RS 01588 676060 Open 10am-5pm. FBC Manby Bowdler Gallery, Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury 01743 281281 Until 6 Jan ‘All Things Considered He Can Swim Like a Fish’. PAUL BAINES - abstract paintings, sculpture and poems. A personal account of living with autism. Open Mon-Sat from 10am. 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. Bishop’s Castle Town Hall 01588 630023 Until 5 Jan SIMON JENKINS. 1 Dec Antiques & Flea Market, 9am-4pm. 8 Dec Craft Fair. Two floors of stalls including ceramics, sculpture, textile, jewellery and more. From 6 Jan The Young Persons Art Exhibition. Open 10am-4pm. Photo Space, 4 Castle St, Ludlow SY8 1AT 0330 900 0290 1 Dec ‘Solace’. PAUL SANDERS - photographs. Open Wed - Sat 10am-5pm.

ARTISTS AND MAKERS AT THE ASSEMBLY ROOMS, PRESTEIGNE

CHRISTMAS FAIR Saturday 8th DECEMBER 10am - 4pm a wonderful selection of gifts from local artists and makers.

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CHRISTMAS at THE OLD SCHOOL, WHITTON

GALLERY & MUSEUM Open Sundays & Mondays 16th - 31st DECEMBER 11am - 5pm WITH TEA, CAKE AND A WONDERFUL SELECTION OF GIFTS FROM LOCAL MAKERS. www.radnorshireartsandcraftsfoundation.org for details contact Rosamund 01544 260777

Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery, The Music Hall, Market Square, Shrewsbury SY1 1LG 01743 258885 Until 25 Jan ‘Fracture’. Celebrating the story of Sir Robert Jones and Dame Agnes Hunt. Until 25 Jan ‘Strange Meeting’. DENIS MAY - prints, Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm. Twenty Twenty Gallery, 4 Quality Square, Ludlow 01584 875363 Until 24 Dec Rural Surrealism & Winter exhibition. ANN McCAY, SHARON GRIFFIN, EDWARD BELL, NORMAN LAMPUTT, PETER TARRANT, MATTHEW WOOD, KIM DEWSBURY, KIT BOYD, MARTIN GROVER, GERALD DEWSBURY, MORAG MacINNES, ALISON MORTON, JIM BOND & PRUE COOPER. From 2 Feb ‘Polar Artists and Friends of the Scott Polar Institute’. ANDREW LANSLEY, NICK JONES, SHELLEY PERKINS. Tues-Sat 10am-5pm. Twenty Twenty Gallery, 3 - 4 High St, Much Wenlock 01952 727952 Until 24 Dec Winter Curiosities. ANN McCAY, SUE CAMPION, MYCHAEL BARRATT, FRANS WESSELMAN, PENNY REES, BETSY SMITH, ANGELA HARDING, DEBBIE GEORGE, SUE BROWN, VANESSA BOWMAN, AMANDA BANHAM, JASON BRAHAM, JANE MUIR and more. Open Tues-Sat 10am-5pm. Smithy Studio, Brampton Bryan SY7 0DH 07811 042478 8 Dec ‘Makers & Mulled Wine’. Until 24 Dec Modern, rustic, contemporary homewares and fine art. Tues, Thurs - Sun 11am-4pm. Aardvark Books, The Bookery, Manor Farm, Brampton Bryan, Bucknell, SY7 0DH 01547 530744 9 Dec Aardvark Christmas Fair. Over 20 stalls, children’s Christmas crafts, live Christmas jazz from the Dutch Lewis Trio and free mulled wine. 10am-3pm. Normal opening times Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm.

Art & Craft Workshops

Single, dated listings are free. Ongoing workshops, £40 per year.

JANUARY SHORT COURSES Short course programmes from 15 Jan. Digital photography, ceramics, buiding a website, garden design, silversmithing and more. Hereford College of Arts, email shortcourses@ hca.ac.uk 01432 845302.

CREATIVE BREAKS Learn a new skill and explore your creativity with experienced tutors. We offer a wide range of courses throughout the year:- Basketmaking, Enamelled Jewellery, Felt making, Glass Fusing, Hand Block Printing, Hedgerow Medicine, Mosaics, Painting, Pastels, Photography, Plant Dyeing, Spinning and Weaving, Pottery, Rag Rug Making, Sewing, Stained Glass, Stonecarving, Woodblock printing and Upholstery. For full details visit www.creativebreaks.co.uk Make it yourself - take it home treasure it – or give it with pride! GINN’S CREATIVE WORKSHOPS Discover your creative potential at one of my workshops covering, Art, Textiles and Sewing Techniques, catering for the experienced and inexperienced. Flexible dates to suit you. Guided by Ginn with over 30 years in teaching art & design. 01432 760961. STONE CARVING WORKSHOPS Monthly in Llangarron. HR9 6PH. Lead by Glenn Morris, experienced trainer and sculptor. Suitable for beginners and those with some experience. Full tuition and guidance tools, safety equipment and homemade refreshments. Contact Frances@artsinthemarches.co.uk or call 01989 770776. SILK SCREEN PRINTING CLASSES With Sunny Todd. 5 week evening classes, 6.30-9.30pm, £150. New Friday taster session 10am-1pm, £50. Small class sizes, outstanding tuition, homemade refreshments, classes suitable for all, beginners to experienced. Studio in Ledbury. Details 07527 048749, email sunnytoddprints@outlook.com www.ginnscreativeworkshops.co.uk December JEWELLERY MAKING With Melissa Hunt. 1 Dec - Taster half day, make a pair of cufflinks, all levels. 8 Dec - Soldering tips and practice, all levels. 9 Dec - Enamelling techniques, all levels. 14 Dec - Tension setting, levels 2 & 3. 15 Dec - Make your own findings: catches and clasps, levels 2 & 3. 16 Dec - Staking bangles, all levels. Tuesdays 6 week evening classes, 6-9pm, £150. All courses Oxford Barn, Oxford Yard, Brampton Bryan, 07931 351233. December THE ARTHOUSE STUDIO Creative workshops including lino printing, glass fusing, jewellery making, fabric printing, traditional glass painting, stained glass. The Art House Studio, Weobley, 07467 941208, www.thearthousestudio.co.uk

December SHROPSHIRE HILLS DISCOVERY CENTRE 27 Dec - Festive Winter Crafts for ages 3-11 year olds, £3.50, 11am3pm. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, 01588 676060. December APLEY FARM SHOP 5 Dec Ladies Night, Pottery, Painting, Wine & Nibbles, 7pm, £7.50. 1 & 2, 8 & 9, 15 & 16, 22 - 24 Dec - Santa’s Grotto. Apley Farm Shop, Norton, TF11 9EF 01952 581002. December, January, February TRUMPET CORNER WORKSHOPS Mondays - Knit, Stitch & Natter Group, 1-4pm, £2. Wednesdays - Knit and Craft Group, 10am-1pm, £2. Wednesdays - General silver classes, 10am12.30pm, £125 for block of 5 classes. Saturday monthly - General silver classes, 10am-12.30pm, £40, (8 Dec, 12 Jan, 9 Feb). 1, 8, 15 Dec - Wreath Making, 10am-12pm and 1pm-3pm, £40, tea, cake and everything you need is included, 01432 270970 to book. 4 Dec - Stained and Fused glass decoration, adult workshop, 10am-1pm, £55, 075429 49267 to book. 1 Dec & 19 Jan - One-off Workshops for Beginners, 07772 906203. 14 Dec - Quilt-In-A-Day workshop with Bee-Spoke Quilts, 10am-4pm, £65 per day. Trumpet Corner Tea Room & Gallery, near Ledbury, 01531 670082.

December & January EASTNOR POTTERY Family Pottery Fun for December and January Tues-Sat 10am-4pm. (please contact the Pottery for Christmas opening hrs). Telephone to book a session, turn up and choose from an exciting menu of pottery projects using real clay, inc potter’s wheel. No minimum order of participants required and projects start at just £5. Excellent and creative indoor activity and remember our Pottery Experience Vouchers make fabulous Christmas gifts! Potter’s wheel workshops 1 & 2, 8 Dec 2018. 5 & 6, 12, 26 Jan 2019. Spend the day or weekend relaxing and creating pots on the potter’s wheel. £130 day £240 w/e. Includes materials, refreshments and lunch. Simply email admin@eastnorpottery.co.uk or tel 01531 633886. December CLASSES AT THE OLD SCHOOL, WHITTON Introduction to Welsh quilting followed by a six week afternoon or evening class learning to work one technique each week. Forthcoming classes, furniture restoration and upholstery, rag rug, Kantha and Boro stitching (quilting traditions from India and Japan). Details 01547 550155 or www.radnorshireartsandcraftsfoundation.org December WILDEGOOSE NURSERY WORKSHOPS 2 Dec - Make Your Own Christmas Wreath with seed heads, fruits, foliage and berries foraged from the Walled Garden at Millichope Park. All materials provided apart from a container for your floral arrangement, 10am-4.30pm. Each workshop £75 includes 2-course lunch, refreshments. Wildegoose Nursery, Lower Millichope, Munslow, SY7 9HE, please book, 01584 841890, email office@wildegoosenursery.co.uk December THE HIVE WORKSHOPS 2 Dec - Mosaics Workshop for ages 4-11 years, The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 01743 234970. December & January COURTYARD WORKSHOPS & FAMILY SATURDAYS Thurs - Life Drawing, 10am1pm, £7. Tues - Playing Together, bringing older people and preschool age together. Dementia friendly. 1 Dec - Lego Workshop with Bricks2Learn, 10.30am. 8, 15, 22 & 29 Dec - Snow White Live Show free pre-activity, 10.30am. The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555. December THE HIVE, BELMONT WORKSHOPS 2 Dec - Mosaic workshop with Stephanie Kelly. 1.30-3pm for 4-11 year olds, £12, £11 sibling. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 01743 234970.

December & January MID WALES ART GALLERY WORKSHOPS Wed & Thurs - Pottery Clubs, Wed 7-9pm, Thurs children’s after school club 5-6.30pm. Mid Wales Art Centre, Maesmawr, Caersws, Newtown, 01686 688369. December & January THE GLOBE, HAY ON WYE WORKSHOPS Every Sunday - Lego Club, 11am, free. Every Tuesday - Chess Club, 4.15pm, free, contact Drew on 07714 767779. One Tuesday a month - Globemakers - an informal craft group, 7.30pm, further details contact corin@lordburgess.co.uk The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 01497 821762. December & January ASSEMBLY ROOMS, 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. December TOWN HALL WORKSHOPS 9 Dec - Garland Making with Cath Murphy, 10am-1pm. 9 Dec - Felt Making with Clare Linford. Make a penguin, 2-5pm. Each workshop £10 includes materials, tea/coffee, mince pies. Town Hall, Bishop’s Castle, 01588 630023. Fri 7 December CHRISTMAS UNWRAPPED Flower arranging demonstration. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7.30pm, £10 includes festive drink, 07967 517125. Sun 16 December CHILDREN’S FESTIVE CRAFT WORKSHOP All Saints Church, Hereford, 1-3pm, www.westherefordteam.org.uk Sat 12 January BASKETRY WORKSHOP Beginners workshop with Sophia Campbell. Wigmore Village Hall, 9am-5pm, £60, please phone to book, 0790 445 4227, www.weavefutures.com Thurs 17 January LIFE DRAWING SESSION SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 7pm, £10, 01588 630321. Tues 29 January BASKETRY MASTERCLASS With Mary Zammit. For adults and aged over 15+. Oriel Davies Gallery, Newtown, 10.30am-4.30pm, £55 01686 625041.

The Lion Gallery 15b Broad Street Leominster

showing quality contemporary British Art and Craft 10am-5pm, Monday - Saturday Tel: 01568 611898 www.liongallery.co.uk info@liongallery.co.uk

We are pleased to share our exciting plans for the New Year. With effect from 1 February 2019, we will be located in our purpose built workshop, attached to our home at 8 The Paddocks, Winforton, HR3 6FA, under the new name Forge Framing Studio. Forge Framing & Gallery, 6 The Studio, Hay-on-Wye, will be closing on the 24 December 2018. We thank our loyal customers for their continued support and we look forward to welcoming you to our framing studio which has easy access and plenty of parking. Do call us beforehand to ensure we are available, we will get the kettle on and look forward to discussing your framing requirements.

Tel: 01544 328458 Mobile: 074438 73829 Email: j.buk12@btinternet.com info@forgeframing.co.uk www.forgeframing.co.uk

cinema PETERLOO (12A) As even our local indie cinemas plunge headlong into well-meant Christmas hokum there’s still some syrup-free fare available for more jaded palates and no more so than Mike Leigh’s latest, Peterloo. Book-ended by two spectacular battle sequences, it opens as cinematographer Dick Pope’s cameras swoop and whirl through the carnage of Napoleon’s defeat 1815 at Waterloo. Stumbling through the corpses and smoking debris, shell-shocked young British conscript Joseph (David Moorst) begins the long trudge back home to Manchester where his parents (Maxine Peake and Pierce Quigley) have joined the movement for better working conditions in the cotton mills. This eventually leads to the brutal massacre of unarmed protesters in St. Peter’s Field which christens the film. Leigh’s most epic work yet is still suffused with his trademark leftist humanity with a standout performance from Rory Kinnear as a progressive landowner who rallies to the people’s cause. All reveiws by Mark Williams

ABERGAVENNY FILM SOC.

BOOTH’S BOOKSHOP

5 Dec THE SALESMAN (12) 19 Dec THE PARTY (15) 9 Jan C’EST LA VIE (15) 23 Jan THE BREADWINNER (12A) 6 Feb AQUARIUS (18) Melville Centre, Pen-y-Pound, Abergavenny, doors open 6.45pm, films start 7.30pm, 01873 850167

1 - 5 Dec WIDOWS (15) Richard Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye. 01497 820322

ASSEMBLY ROOMS, LUDLOW 7 Dec C’EST LA VIE! (15) 11 Dec MEET ME IN ST LOUIS (U) A Life More Ordinary Screening 14 Dec APOSTASY (PG) 21 Dec IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE (U) 23 Dec MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET (U) 28 Dec THE CHILDREN ACT (12A) 4 Jan FACES PLACES (12A) 8 Jan THE LAVENDER HILL MOB (U) A Life More Ordinary Screening. 11 Jan BLACKKKLANSMAN (15) 18 Jan THE MISEDUCATION OF CAMERON POST (15) 19 Jan A SUNDAY IN HELL WHEEL2REEL FILM With live Q&A from William Fotheringham. 25 Jan MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET (U) Assembly Rooms, Ludlow 01584 878141

BISHOP’S CASTLE FILM SOC.

5 Dec THE SQUARE 9 Jan TRUMBO 23 Jan GOD’S OWN COUNTRY 6 Feb ZAMA Three Tuns, Bishop’s Castle, 8pm. Details 01588 680445

BRECON FILM SOCIETY 3 Dec MAGIC FLUTE (U) 7 Jan FINAL PORTRAIT (15) 4 Feb HOTEL SALVATION (PG) Doors open 7.15pm for 7.30pm start. Brecon Coliseum Cinema, Wheat St, Brecon. Membership enquiries 01874 623166

CONQUEST, BROMYARD 7 Dec MAMMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN (PG) 4 Jan THE BOOK CLUB 18 Jan THE HAPPY PRINCE 25 Jan MONTY PYTHON & THE HOLY GRAIL Conquest Theatre, Tenbury Rd, Bromyard. Details 01885 488575

COURTYARD, HEREFORD 1 - 4 Dec FIRST MAN (12A) 1 - 5 Dec KING OF THIEVES (15) 4 - 10 Dec A STAR IS BORN 7 & 9 Dec SING-ALONG MAMMA MIA: HERE WE GO AGAIN 7 - 19 Dec JULIET, NAKED (15) 8 - 19 Dec WILDLIFE 27 Dec - 2 Jan FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE CRIMES OF GRINDLEWALD (12A tbc) 27 Dec - 3 Jan THE NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMS (PG tbc) 28 Dec - 3 Jan THE OLD MAN & THE GUN Details 01432 340555

1 Dec A STREET CAT NAMED BOB (12A) Ballingham Old School Hall 07967 017759 1 Dec THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI (15) Ryton VH 01743 718237 2 Dec LOST IN PARIS (12) Colwall VH 01684 540926 4 Dec GOODBY CHRISTOPHER ROBIN (PG) All Stretton VH 07812 583113 4 Dec MAMMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN (PG) Much Birch Community Hall 01981 540097 4 Dec THE GREATEST SHOWMAN (PG) Lydbury North VH 01588 680302 5 Dec MAMMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN (PG) Cardington VH 01694 771295 6 Dec FINDING YOUR FEET (12) Brilley VH 01544 327227 7 Dec FINDING YOUR FEET (12) Fownhope New Memorial Hall 01432 860065 7 Dec FINDING YOUR FEET (12) Colwall VH 01684 540926 7 Dec THE GREATEST SHOWMAN (PG) Little Dewchurch VH 01432 840333 7 Dec THE GUERNSEY LITERARY AND POTOTO PEEL PIE SOCIETY (12A) Clungunford Parish Hall 01588 660159 7 Dec EDIE (12A) Dorstone VH 01981 550943 7 Dec THE HAPPY PRINCE (15) Leintwardine Community Centre 07572 442903 7 Dec LADY BIRD (15) Knighton Community Centre 01547 520602 7 Dec PADDINGTON 2 (PG) Cound Guildhall 01743 761451 7 Dec MAMMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN (PG) Conquest Theatre, Bromyard 01885 488575 7 Dec MAMMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN (PG) Staunton on Wye VH 1981 501031 8 Dec THE GREATEST SHOWMAN (PG) Cleobury Mortimer Parish Hall 01299 271129

8 Dec THE GREATEST SHOWMAN (PG) Bayston Hill Memorial Hall 01743 873940 10 Dec THE GREATEST SHOWMAN (PG) Welshpool Assembly Room 01938 552043 10 Dec EDIE (12A) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911 10 Dec PETER RABBIT (PG) Church Stretton School 01694 724330 11 Dec FINDING YOUR FEET (12) Ashford Carbonell VH 01584 874684 11 Dec LOST IN PARIS (12) Garway VH 01600 750465 11 Dec HOWARD’S END (PG) St Mary’s Church Hall, Ross on Wye 01981 568705 12 Dec THE STING (PG) Hope Bowdler VH 01694 723648 12 Dec EDIE (12A) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125 13 Dec THE GUERNSEY LITERARY AND POTATO PEEL PIE SOCIETY (12A) Gorsley VH 01989 720358 13 Dec MAMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN (PG) SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630321 14 Dec MAMMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN (PG) Stoke Prior VH 07850 030821 14 Dec MAMMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN (PG) All Stretton VH 07812 583113 14 Dec ARTHUR CHRISTMAS (U) Sarn VH 01686 670843 14 Dec JERSEY BOYS (15) Bosbury Parish Hall 01531 640415 14 Dec THE GREATEST SHOWMAN (PG) Bodenham Parish Hall 01568 797932 14 Dec MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: FALLOUT (ctbc) Bedstone & Hopton Castle VH 01547 530282 14 Dec THE BOOKSHOP (PG) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125 15 Dec LADY BIRD (15) Cawley Hall, Eye 01568 615836 15 Dec FINDING YOUR FEET (12) Lady Emily Hall, Tarrington 01432 890720 15 Dec FINDING YOUR FEET (12) Chapel Lawn VH 01547 530258 15 Dec PADDINGTON 2 (PG) Yarpole Parish Hall 01568 780279 15 Dec MAMMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN (PG) Bettws-y-Crwyn Parish Hall 01588 640233 16 Dec DARKEST HOUR (PG) Hanley Broadheath VH 01886 853195 17 Dec LEAN ON PETE (15) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911 18 Dec THE MAN WHO INVENTED CHRISTMAS (PG) SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle 01588 631321 18 Dec THE GREATEST SHOWMAN (PG) Acton Scott VH 01694 781260

THE MISEDUCATION OF CAMERON POST (15)

One American reviewer rather waspishly cited this as ‘easily the best film about a teenage lesbian compelled to go to a Christian conversion camp since 1999’s But I’m A Cheerleader’ and although that essentially sums up the plot, writer/director Desiree Akhavan – following up her earlier teenage lesbian comic drama, the beguilingly entertaining Appropriate Behaviour – infuses this tale with great humour and an often heart-wrenching sense of injustice. The titular Cameron Post (Chlöe Grace Moretz) is an orphaned teenager who caught in flagrante with her best pal, Coley (Quinn Shepherd) is sent to a bizarre homosexual ‘treatment centre’ run by the borderline crazy Dr Marsh (Jennifer Ehle, Zero Dark Thirty) and Akhavan’s film charts the confusion of adolescence and the importance of facing down its challenges within what is essentially an environment of adult prejudice and bullying. 19 Dec THE MUPPETS CHRISTMAS CAROL (U) Clun Memorial Hall 01588 640109 19 Dec THE STAR (U) Dolau Community Hall 07904 883038 21 Dec EARLY MAN (PG) Knighton Community Centre 01547 520602 29 Dec MAMMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN (PG) Everest Hall, Llanfair Waterdine 01547 510672 3 Jan THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI (15) Brilley VH 01544 327227 4 Jan THE GUERNSEY LITERARY AND POTATO PEEL PIE SOCIETY (12A) Fownhope New Memorial Hall 01432 860065 4 Jan PETERLOO (12A) The Simpson Hall, Burghill 01432 760816 4 Jan HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 3: SUMMER VACATION (U) Staunton on Wye VH 01981 501031 5 Jan 9 TO 5 (15) Leintwardine Community Centre 07572 442903 7 Jan ON CHESIL BEACH (15) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911 8 Jan EDIE (12A) St Mary’s Church Hall, Ross on Wye 01989 568705 11 Jan FINDING YOUR FEET (12) Sarn VH 01686 670843 11 Jan THE GUERNSEY LITERARY AND POTATO PEEL PIE SOCIETY (12A) Stoke Prior VH 07850 030821 11 Jan I, TONYA (15) Bodenham Parish Hall 01568 797932 11 Jan THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI (15) Marton VH 01938 433297

12 Jan 9 TO 5 (15) Playhouse Cinema, Leominster 01568 616460 14 Jan JEUNE FEMME (15) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock (15) 01952 728911 15 Jan 9 TO 5 (15) Acton Scott VH 01694 781260 16 Jan THE GUERNSEY LITERARY AND POTATO PEEL PIE SOCIETY (12A) Myddle VH 01939 290907 17 Jan PETERLOO (12A) SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630321 17 Jan THE GREATEST SHOWMAN (PG) Pudleston VH 01568 760606 18 Jan MONSIEUR HULOT’S HOLIDAY (U) Whitchurch & Ganarew Memorial Hall 01600 890640 18 Jan 9 TO 5 (15) Little Wenlock VH 01952 505497 19 Jan PETERLOO (12A) Playhouse Cinema, Leominster 01568 616460 20 Jan DOWN TO EARTH (U) Playhouse Cinema, Leominster 01568 616460 21 Jan HEREFORDSHIRE LIFE THROUGH A LENS: STORIES FROM THE HOP YARDS Colwall VH 21 Jan THE BREADWINNER (12A) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911 22 Jan THE BOOKSHOP (PG) SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630321 25 Jan MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL (1975) (15) Staunton on Wye VH 01981 501031 26 Jan LE VACANCES DE MONSIEUR HULOT (U) Clifton on Teme VH 01886 812238

8 - 12 Jan FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE CRIMES OF GRINDEWALD (12A) 14 - 16 Jan PETERLOO (12A) Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells 01584 811442.

JULIET, NAKED (15)

SAVOY THEATRE, MONMOUTH

Adapted from another of Nick Hornby’s cache of music-themed novels, Juliet, Naked is a rather more subtle deliberation on fanboy obsession than, say, Hi Fidelity, not least because it’s from a woman’s viewpoint. Annie (Rose Byrne) has suffered too long her partner Duncan’s fixation with a faded one-hit wonder, Tucker Crowe (Ethan Hawke). As played by Chris O’Dowd with his characteristic nervy enthusiasm, it’s easy to understand why Annie should stray from Duncan, but unfortunately the object of her increasingly determined online dalliance is none other than the man-boy Crow. It’s a plot obviously freighted with considerable opportunities for festering grievances and consequent excruciating humour but fortunately director Jesse Peretz, known primarily for his sharp American t.v. series like Girls and Nurse Jackie, handles it with an admirably light touch, aided in no small measure by his sister Evgenia’s knowing script. 26 Jan THE CHILDREN ACT (12A) Playhouse Cinema, Leominster 01568 616460 28 Jan MCQUEEN (15) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911 29 Jan THE GREATEST SHOWMAN (PG) Loppington VH 01939 809236

28 Dec - 3 Jan RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET 28 Dec - 3 Jan WILDLIFE (12A) 4 - 10 Jan MARY POPPINS RETURNS 11 - 24 Jan STAN & OLLIE 25 - 31 Jan COLETTE Details 01743 281281

14 Dec THE UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG (15) 19 Dec SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY MORNING (PG) 4 Jan IN BETWEEN (15) 18 Jan I AM NOT A WITCH (12) 1 Feb LIFT TO THE SCAFFOLD (PG) 15 Feb BAL (PG) The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 01743 234970

PLAYHOUSE, LEOMINSTER

THE HIVE, BELMONT

LINGEN FLIX 11 Jan THE BOOKSHOP (PG) Lingen Village Hall, 7.30pm, 01544 267736. www.lingen.org.uk

MKT. THEATRE, LEDBURY 12 Dec EDIE (12A) 14 Dec THE BOOKSHOP (PG) Details 07967 517125

OLD MKT. HALL, SHREWS.

Until 6 Dec PETERLOO (12A) 2 Dec 120 BPM (15) 7 - 13 Dec FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE CRIMES OF GRINDELWALD 13 - 20 Dec A CHRISTMAS CAROL (U) 14 - 20 Dec THE NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMS (PG) 21 - 27 Dec FIRST MAN (12A) 21 - 27 Dec THE GRINCH (PG)

1 Dec SWIMMING WITH MEN 8 Dec BOOK CLUB 9 Dec THE GRUFFALO, THE GRUFFALO’S CHILD & STICK MAN 15 Dec ARTHUR CHRISTMAS 15 Dec THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL 15 Dec CHRISTOPHER ROBIN 16 Dec ELF 16 Dec THE HOLIDAY 16 Dec LOVE ACTUALLY 12 Jan 9 TO 5 Special film event. 19 Jan PETERLOO (12A) 20 Jan DOWN TO EARTH (U) 26 Jan THE CHILDREN ACT (12A) Playhouse Cinema, Community Centre, Leominster 01568 612583

PRESTEIGNE SCREEN 14 Dec LET THE SUNSHINE IN (15) Assembly Rooms, Presteigne. www.presteignescreen.org.uk

REGAL CINEMA, TENBURY 1 Dec THE NUTCRACKER & THE FOUR REALMS (PG) 4 & 5 Dec A STAR IS BORN (15) 7 Dec THE YUKON ASSIGNMENT (PG)

4 Dec THEIR FINEST (12A) 7 - 14 Dec A STAR IS BORN (12A) 21 - 27 Dec, 3 - 10 Jan MARY POPPINS RETURNS (PG) 27 Jan SOME LIKE IT HOT (PG) Savoy Theatre, Monmouth 01600 772467

SPARC, BISHOP’S CASTLE 11 Dec THE MAN WHO INVENTED CHRISTMAS (PG) 13 Dec MAMMA MIA HERE WE GO AGAIN (12A) 17 Jan PETERLOO (12A) 22 Jan THE BOOKSHOP (PG) SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle. Phone for times 01588 630321

THEATR HAFREN, NEWTOWN 19 Dec HOLIDAY INN 30 Jan GOING IN STYLE 1.30pm, pre-show light lunch available, pre-booking essential. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 01686 614555

WYESIDE, BUILTH WELLS Until 3 Jan FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE CRIMES OF GRINDELWALD (ctbc) 1 - 6 Dec THE GIRL IN THE SPIDER’S WEB (ctbc) 1 - 5 , 8 - 9, 27 - 30 Dec, 1 - 3 Jan THE NUTCHRACKER & THE FOUR REALMS (ctbc) 1 - 16 Dec, 22 - 24 & 27 Dec WRECK IT RALPH 2: RALPH BREAKES THE INTERNET (ctbc) 1 - 5 & 12 Dec PETERLOO (12A) 7 - 9, 11 - 13 Dec ROBIN HOOD 8, 9 & 12 Dec CRAZY RICH ASIANS (12A) 14 - 16, 18 - 23, 28 - 31 Dec, 1 - 5 & 7 Jan THE GRINCH (ctbc) 14 - 16 & 19 Dec JULIET, NAKED (15) 14 - 16, 19 - 24, 27 - 31 Dec NATIVITY ROCKS! (ctbc) 14 - 16 & 20 Dec SLAUGHERHOUSE RULEZ (ctbc) 1 - 20 Dec HUNTER KILLER (ctbc) 21 - 24, 27 - 31 Dec, 1 - 10 Jan MARY POPPINS RETURNS (ctbc) 4 - 10 Jan AQUAMAN (ctbc) 4 - 10 Jan SPIDER-MAN - INTO THE SPIDERVERSE (ctbc) 5 - 10 Jan MORTAL ENGINES (ctbc) Wyeside, Builth Wells 01982 552555

LIVE EVENTS ON SCREEN 1 Dec THE KING AND I The London Palladium. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 3pm & 7pm, 01743 281281. 2 Dec THE KING AND I The London Palladium. Playhouse Cinema, Community Centre, Leominster, 7pm, 01568 616460. 2 Dec RED Michael Grandage Company. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 3pm, 01584 878141. 2 Dec ALLELUJAH! By Alan Bennett. National Theatre. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 3pm, 01743 281281. 3 Dec THE NUTCRACKER The Royal Ballet. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7.15pm, 01600 719401. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.15pm, 01743 281281. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7.15pm, 01952 728911. Church Stretton School, 7.15pm, 01694 722209. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.15pm, 01874 611622. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7.15pm, 01584 811442. Playhouse Cinema, Community Centre, Leominster, 7.15pm, 01568 616460. 3, 12 & 26 Dec THE NUTCRACKER The Royal Ballet. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.15pm, 01432 340555. 4 Dec FUNNY GIRL: THE MUSICAL Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7pm, 01743 281281. 6 Dec ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA National Theatre live. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7pm, 07967 517125. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7pm, 01743 281281. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7pm, 01952 728911. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7pm, 01432 340555. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7pm, 01874 611622. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7pm, 01600 719401. Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, 01497 820322. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7pm, 01584 811442. 9 Dec THE MADNESS OF GEORGE III National Theatre live. Playhouse Cinema, Community Centre, Leominster, 7pm, 01568 616460. 9 Dec THE NUTCRACKER Royal Ballet encore screening. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7.15pm, 07967 517125. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 2pm 01588 630321. Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye, 2pm, 01497 820322. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 2pm, 01885 488575. 11 Dec A CHRISTMAS CAROL Simon Callow’s one-man theatrical extravaganza. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 8pm, 01600 772467. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7.30pm, 01982 552555. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7pm, 01743 281281. 12 Dec THE MADNESS OF GEORGE III Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 3pm, 01584 878141. 13 Dec ANTONY & CLEOPATRA National Theatre live. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7pm, 01982 552555. 15 Dec LA TRAVIATA Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 5.55pm, 01600 719401. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 5.55pm, 01885 488575.

16 Dec LA TRAVIATA MET encore stream. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 3pm, 01584 878141. 18 Dec THE NUTCRACKER Royal Opera House live. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7.15pm, 01982 552555. 20 Dec THE WINTER’S TALE Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7pm, 01600 772467. 20 Dec LA TRAVIATA MET encore stream. The Courtyard, Hereford, 5.55pm, 01432 340555. 22 Dec THE QUEEN OF SPADES Royal Opera House. Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye, 6.45pm, 01497 820322. 22 Dec THE NUTCRACKER Royal Opera House, encore stream. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7.30pm, 01584 878141. 30 Dec ANTONY & CLEOPATRA National Theatre live. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 3pm, 01584 878141. 31 Dec BERLIN PHILHARMONIC Concert. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 4pm, 01885 488575. 5 & 6 Jan ANDRE RIEU 2019 New Year’s Concert from Sydney. 5 Jan - 7pm, 6 Jan - 3pm. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 01982 552555. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 01584 878141. 5 Jan - Playhouse Cinema, Community Centre, Leominster, 7pm, 01568 616460. 6 Jan - SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 3pm 01588 630321. 6 Jan - Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 3pm, 01743 281281. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 3pm, (6 Jan only) 01885 488575. 6 Jan ANTONY & CLEOPATRA National Theatre live. Playhouse Cinema, Community Centre, Leominster, 7pm, 01568 616460. 10 Jan ANTONY & CLEOPATRA National Theatre. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7pm, 01885 488575. 10 Jan THE KING AND I From the London Palladium. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 7pm 01588 630321. Aston on Clun VH, 7.15pm, 01588 660493. 11 & 13 Jan ANDRE RIEU Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 11 Jan 7pm, 13 Jan 2pm, 01584 811442. 12 Jan ADRIANA LECOUVREUR MET. The Courtyard, Hereford, 5.55pm, 01432 340555. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 5.55pm, 01600 719401. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 5.55pm, 01885 488575. 13 Jan THE KING AND I From the London Palladium. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 3pm, 01885 488575. 13 Jan ADRIANA LECOUVREUR MET encore stream. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 3pm, 01584 878141. 13 Jan ALLELUJAH National Theatre. Playhouse Cinema, Community Centre, Leominster, 7pm, 01568 616460.

15 Jan RICHARD II National Theatre live. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7pm, 01432 340555. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7pm, 01600 719401. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7pm, 01584 811442. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7pm, 01885 488575. 20 Jan THE WINTER’S TALE Live from the Globe Theatre. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 3pm, 01584 878141. 22 Jan THE QUEEN OF SPADES Royal Opera House. The Courtyard, Hereford, 6.45pm, 01432 340555. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 6.45pm, 01600 719401. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 6.45pm, 01743 281281. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 6.45pm, 01584 811442. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7pm, 01885 488575. Playhouse Cinema, Community Centre, Leominster, 6.45pm, 01568 616460. 23 Jan A WOMAN OF NO IMPORTANCE Oscar Wilde season, encore screening from The Vaudeville Theatre, London. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7pm, 01584 811442. 27 Jan A WOMAN OF NO IMPORTANCE Oscar Wilde season. Playhouse Cinema, Community Centre, Leominster, 7.15pm, 01568 616460. 27 Jan THE QUEEN OF SPADES Royal Opera House encore stream. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 3pm, 01584 878141. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 2pm 01588 630321. 30 Jan LA TRAVIATA Royal Opera House. The Courtyard, Hereford, 6.45pm, 01432 340555. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 6.45pm, 01600 719401. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 6.45pm 01588 630321.

Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 6.45pm, 01874 611622. Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye, 6.45pm, 01497 820322. Church Stretton School, 6.45pm, 01694 722209. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 6.45pm, 07967 517125. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 6.45pm, 01584 811442. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7pm, 01885 488575. 31 Jan I’M NOT RUNNING National Theatre live. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7pm, 01432 340555. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 7pm 01588 630321. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 6.45pm, 01874 611622. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7pm, 01600 719401. Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7pm, 01952 728911. Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, 01497 820322. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7pm, 01584 811442. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7pm, 01885 488575. 5 Feb YOUNG PICASSO Exhibition on screen. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7pm, 01584 811442.

WORKSHOPS BORDERLINES FILM FESTIVAL - CALLING LOCAL FILMAKERS Are you a filmmaker? Have you made a short film in Herefordshire recently?Would you like to showcase it at Borderlines Film Festival in March 2019? Contact jane. jackson@borderlinesfilmfestival.co.uk Wednesdays FILM MAKING CLUB The Courtyard, Hereford, 5.30pm, Ages 8-14 years, £73 per term, 01432 340555.

dance Cinderella

Dance Performance December LEOMINSTER MORRIS 1 Dec - Tenbury Mistletoe Festival. 8 Dec - Leominster Victorian Fair. www.leominstermorris.org Thurs 6 & Sat 8 December BEAUTY AND THE BEAST BALLET THEATRE UK. One of the most enchanting love stories. Inspired by the original tale and classical score. 6 Dec - Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7.30pm, £15/£14, 01982 552555. 8 Dec - Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 3pm, £16/£15, under 12s £12, 01600 719401. Sun 9 December CINDERELLA BALLET CYMRU. With a specially commissioned music score and creative circus elements, combined with the finest classical dance. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 3pm, £12, children £7, family £28, 01686 614555. Sun 20 January SPIRIT OF THE DANCE Irish in origin and bursting with raw energy, this explosive and powerful show combines Irish dance with the sensual Latino rhythms of Flamenco and Salsa. The Courtyard, Hereford, 4pm & 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

Dance Workshops

Single, dated listings are free. Year round entries £40 Tues 4 December MOVING TO THE RHYTHM Rachel leads participants through a series of enjoyable, gentle movements. This session is mostly seated and includes a break for refreshments. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 2pm, £2, carers go free, 01584 878141.

MID WALES JIVE CLASSES Mondays Rock’n’Roll [R&R] Jive in Llandovery, Tuesdays - Hundred House Village Hall, Wednesdays Modern Jive [MJ], Pant-y-Dwr Village Hall, [MJ + R&R], Thursdays Brecon Con Club [MJ + R&R], Fridays - Tywyn area [MJ + R&R], classes and dancing 7.30-10.00 £5pp. Beginners and experienced dancers welcome. Just turn-up & join-in at 7.20, with or without a dance partner. ‘Mid Wales Jive’ teaching Modern Jive, 50s Rock’n’Roll Jive, Swing-Jive. Call/Text 07767358079 - facebook Mid wales Jive http://www.peterphillips.dj/MidWalesJive/. Please call/text to check in advance, as some classes may be affected by weather or prior hall commitments.. ECSTATIC RHYTHMS DANCE – WITH CLIVE HEDGER This is a freestyle dance class drawing upon elements of 5 Rhythms, ecstatic / shamanic dance with some of the best ever music on a great sound system. No experience necessary. No steps to learn, just following your inner rhythms. Wear loose clothing and bring water. BRILLEY VILLAGE HALL HR3 6JG 1st Saturday of each month. The village hall is signposted from the Brilley to Kington road and is approximately 500 yards from St Mary’s church, Brilley. (These dates may occasionally be subject to change). 7.30pm £10 (concessions available). Info clivephilippa@hotmail.com 07905 743272 / 01982 552535. ALANYA’S BELLYDANCE CLUB - OPEN LEVEL Monkland Village Hall - Mondays 7.30-9pm. Miro Studio, Hereford - Fridays 10.30am-12pm. No-obligation taster £6, then pay per term or block. For information and other classes visit www.alanyabellydance. com or call Abbie on 07962 161081. DANCEFEST Mon - Hereford Chance to Dance (55+), 11.30am, St John’s Methodist Church Hall, Hereford. £58 a term. Tues - Dancefest classes for 4-16 year olds at The Courtyard, Hereford for 4-16 year olds from 4pm. £4 a week. Thurs - Kingsland and Bromyard Dancefest Clubs (6-11) 4pm, Kingsland Coronation Hall, Leominster; 5pm at Queen Elizabeth Humanities Colleges, Bromyard. £4 a week, www.dancefest.co.uk, 01905 611199. CROOKED STEEPLE MORRIS Women’s North West Clog Dancers. New members welcome. No experience necessary. Monday evening, 7.45-9pm, Lacon Childe School, Cleobury Mortimer, DY14 8PE, £2.50 per session. Contact Linda or Nic 01746 718624, crookedsteeple@btinternet.com

Sun 30 December CIRCLE DANCE With live band Bellamonda. Simple dances to warm up the year’s end. Church Barn, Bishop’s Castle, 4pm, 01588 630648.

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, 7.30-8.30pm, 01989 750354.

Spirit of the Dance

COURTYARD, HEREFORD CLASSES Mondays - Find Your Feet, dementia friendly dance and movement class, 10am, £2 per session. Fridays - Dancing Tots 11.30am, ages 2-4, £4 per session, £1 per extra child. Fridays - Chance to Dance 10.15am, for over 50s. Tuesdays - Zumba 1.30pm, £5, all abilities. The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555. LEARN 2 JIVE BEGINNERS CLASSES Mon, 7.30-8.30pm, Bartestree Village Hall, Hereford, HR1 4BY. Tues, 7.30-8.30pm, Ludlow Assembly Rooms, SY8 1AZ. Tues, 7.30-8.30pm, Stretton Sugwas Village Hall, HR4 7PT. Tues, 7.30pm-8.30pm Pembridge Village Hall, HR6 9EB. Wed, 7.30-8.30pm, Methodist Church Hall, Tenbury Wells, WR15 8EE. Wed, 8-9pm, Holy Trinity Parish Hall, Malvern, WR14 4LR. Thurs, 6.30-7.15pm Charlestone Fitness, Point 4, HR1 1DT. Thurs, 7.30pm8.30pm, Northolme Community Centre, HR2 7SP. Thurs, 7.45pm-8.45pm Ledbury Dance Studio, HR8 2A. Fri, 11am-12pm, Tupsley Whitehouse Community Hub, Gentle Jive. Contact Matt or Sarah on 01989 750354. or info@coolmovesdance.co.uk www.coolmovesdance.co.uk Coolmoves Dance & Fitness for adults. Fortnightly Saturdays CHORUS LINE Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 07943 417561. Mondays SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING Join an enthusiastic adult group on Monday evenings to learn how to dance jigs, reels and Strathspeys at Llanelwedd School Hall, Builth Wells from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. £2.50 per session (first free). No need to bring a partner. Beginners and experts welcome. 01982 570324/01544 350707.

Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays MID WALES DANCE ACADEMY Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 07943 417561. Tuesdays FOXWELP MORRIS Why not try Morris dancing? We practice every Tues evening at 7.30pm in Moccas Village Hall from Sept to May. Mainly dances from the Cotswolds, but also some from the Welsh Borders. All sexes welcome, and ability to dance not necessary! Beginners welcome. Contact Emma on 01544 327311 or Paul 01497 821003. Wednesdays BIG FISH LITTLE FISH FOR MUMS AND TOTS! Dance Centre, Llandrindod Wells, 2-3pm, £3 drop in, for tots aged 8 months+, 01597 824370. Fridays (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.

Monday (starts 7th January)

Bartestree Village Hall, HR1 4BY, 7.30-8.30pm

Tuesday (starts 8th January)

Stretton Sugwas Village Hall, HR4 7PT, 7.30-8.30pm Pembridge Village Hall, HR6 9EB, 7.30-8.30pm Ludlow Assembly Rooms, SY8 1AZ, 7.30-8.30pm

Wednesday (starts 9th January)

Tenbury Methodist Church Hall, WR15 8EE, 7.30-8.30pm Holy Trinity Parish Hall, Malvern, WR14 4LR, 8-9pm

Thursday (starts 10th January)

Northolme Community Centre, HR2 7SP, 7.30-8.30pm (and Charleston Fitness, 6.30-7.15pm) Ledbury Dance Studio, HR8 2AA, 7.45-8.45pm

Friday (starts 11th January)

Gentle Jive, Tupsley Whitehouse Community Hub, HR1 1PG, 11am-midday

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food page The Stockton Cross, Kimbolton

ILIGENT readers of the Woolly Organ who can still remember anything will be aware that Mr Pernickety reviewed the Stockton Cross as recently as last February. They might even recall that he described his Sunday lunch there as one of the most atrocious he’d ever eaten. Some of the puff was taken from his damning indictment when he learned very soon afterwards with great relief that the culprits had moved out and the place was getting a change of management and a complete refit. Neither of these are necessarily always a good thing, so Mr P promised then that he would return to reappraise the place, once the new regime had settled in. However before Mr P reports on the new Stockton Cross, he has some truly heartening news to pass on about that exceptionally fine old boozer, The Boot Inn at Orleton. After the desperate attempts of the former owner of The Boot to gain planning permission to turn the pub and its garden into a ghetto of ‘executive-style’ houses in order to save his collapsing property business, the premises fell into the hands of company liquidators, with whom local residents have been able to come to an arrangement to purchase the place and thus continue to run it as a village pub. They have already raised over half of the £300,000 they need to complete the purchase, and urgently need to raise the rest by the first week of December. So important is it that this pub is saved and revived, Mr P has already bought himself a block of 5 shares for £250, and he urges all readers of this page, if they have the wherewithal and consider the retention of authentic rural pubs to be a good thing to do the same by going to: www.thecommunitybootinn.co.uk Mr P and his Lovely Companion arrived at the Stockton Cross for an early dinner on a traditionally quiet Tuesday evening. They immediately sensed a change in the atmosphere of the place, with a warm, genuine greeting from the young woman who, they learned, is half the couple that now run the place. The structural layout of the pub appeared largely unchanged – a long timber-framed space with a flagstone floor and much comforting beamery which retains the air of having sheltered and watered hoary old sons of the soil, sheep minders and cart drivers for many centuries. The innards and furnishings – deeply gloomy on the previous visit – have been given a thorough

make-over à la Country Living – French blue paint, soft checks, neat plain tables and coloured chairs, whitewashed walls, friendly wall-brackets – all designed to put people at their ease in surroundings they will recognise from countless stylish advertisements. Although Mr P and the LC like their furnishings with rather more authentic oldness, patina and individuality, they couldn’t cavil at what would please the vast majority of the clientele, beyond remarking that the lights are a little too bright (more candles?), the walls a little too white and the pictures too small and bland. The music being played was intermittent and nondescript, when it was evident at all. No one would object to quiet Bach quartets, for instance, and some would really like it. Besides, any mild irritation Mr P and the LC might have felt about the visual style of the place was easily offset by outstanding and thoughtful service. It was especially elating not to be commanded to ‘Enjoy your meal’ each time a dish was placed on the table by serving staff who were – if Mr P is permitted to say such things in the #metoo era – intelligent and attractive young women. By happy coincidence, the quality of the food they were offered was good too. The LC’s Seared Scallops with a small cube of belly pork and squash purée pleased her very much, and Mr P’s nibble of one of the scallops confirmed her view. His own Whitebait with good Paprika Aioli were crunchy and reasonably fresh, though he felt there were more of them than was necessary for a starter. To follow he had ordered a confit leg and breast of ‘Downton’ duck (though why wildfowl shot at the nearby Downton estate should have any more culinary value than one shot over, say, the Bromfield gravel pits is puzzling, unless the thought of Maggie Smith dabbing fastidious lips as she digests her dinner at the fictional Downton Abbey is intended to add frisson). In any event, the meat and its accoutrements were well cooked, if a fraction oversauced for Mr P’s taste. The LC’s Pan-fried Hake and chorizo risotto made an unusual juxtaposition of tastes which she seemed to be enjoying as Mr P knocked back yet another glass of seductive Puglian Primitivo. They brought their dinner to a good end by sharing a Pistachio Financier with apricot ice-cream, and left feeling that the Stockton Cross was back on its feet again, and well worth a visit. www.misterpernickety.com

EVENTS Sat 1 December KINGTON FESTIVE FOOD/DRINK

A gastronomic inspiration from the Marches. Over 85 exhibitors, music and many other festive attractions. Free parking in Kington. Email mppeek@btinternet.com Sun 2 December CHRISTMAS LUNCH Eaton Bishop Village Hall, 12.30pm for 1pm, adults £15, U12s £6, U5s free, 07899 808161 or 01981 250111. Thurs 6 December CHRISTMAS VEGETARIAN COOKING Hand-on cookery session led by Milly Rees. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, £35 to include all ingredients. Booking essential, 01588 676060. Fri 7 & Sat 8 December SYRIAN SUPPER NIGHT Three course Syrian inspired food served in beautiful surroundings. Mezze, flat bread, dukkah, saffron lemon chicken or stuffed aubergines with tahini sauce and finally filo ‘cigars’ of dates and almonds with orange blossom cream. Plus bar. Cruckbarn, Wigmore, 7.30pm, £30 per head with £5 per head going to charity War Child, 07816 677926 to book or email janethmorris@btinternet.com Mon 31 December CHILDREN’S COOKERY Hands on cookery session from Around the World. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, 1-2.30pm, £5.50 per child 4-11 year olds, please book, 01588 676060. Every Thursday starting 10 January CURRY NIGHT Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7-9pm, £10, 01497 821762. Fri 25 January CHEESE AND WINE TASTING The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, 01497 821762. Every Saturday LUDLOW COUNTRY MARKET 9am-12pm at The Womens Centre, Ludlow. Local produce, handicrafts, plants & veg, cut flowers, cards. First Saturday of every month PRESTEIGNE LOCAL FOOD MARKET Memorial Hall Presteigne, 9am-1pm. The best collection of artisan food producers in the area. 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month KNIGHTON COMMUNITY MARKET Knighton Community Centre, 9.30am-12.30pm, 07751 221487. 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 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 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”. Closed from 22 Dec, open Good Friday in April. 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 9.30am-4pm. With The Green Bean Shop/Deli under the same roof. THE HEREFORDSHIRE GOLF CLUB, WORMSLEY, HR4 8LY Open daily for food and beverage also a Sunday Carvery 12.30pm-3pm every week, one course £9.95 two courses, £13.95. We can also cater for your private event, price includes free room hire. Call Martin on 01432 830219. THE ORGASMIC CIDER COMPANY, GREAT PARTON, EARDISLEY, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR3 6NX 01544 327244 or 07773 037448 Craft cider and perry off licence and gift shop with local products. Open Friday and Saturday 12 to 5pm. Group tours available. The India & China Tea Company at TOWER HOUSE GALLERY, HIGH STREET, KNIGHTON 01547 529530 www.galleryknighton.co.uk Homemade soups, breads and cakes, Italian blend coffee and over 30 different varieties of leaf tea. Wednesday to Saturday. 9.30 to 5.00, (Sun, Mon & Tues - CLOSED). THE WORKHOUSE CAFE, INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, PRESTEIGNE 01544 267864 Cafe, gallery, light lunches, good coffee, homemade cakes. Tues - Sat 10am - 4pm. RHOS MARKET GARDEN, KNIGHTON 01547 528315 Growers & providers of organic veg, fruit & flowers. Old Garage Shop, Knighton. Tues-Sat. Free parking, opposite library. Friday morning market stall in Presteigne. Veg boxes delivered to local area weekly. Restaurant orders welcome. info@rhosorganic.co.uk www.rhosorganic.co.uk RUTH WATSON RESTAURATEUR AND PRIVATE COOK. Bespoke Food for all Occasions. Parties, special occasions, holiday home catering, pop-up food. Friendly personal service. Ring or email: 01544 350559/ 07870 752325. ruthwatsonfood@gmail.com YARBOROUGH HOUSE BOOKSHOP, MARKET SQUARE, BISHOP’S CASTLE 01588 638318 CAFE serving coffee, tea and cakes. Open Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun, 10am-5pm. SPECIALISES IN Secondhand classical music, 5000 CDs, 1000 LPs, 7000 books. Come and browse. Why not advertise your eating establishment?

IT’S ONLY £40 FOR THE WHOLE YEAR Just post the wording you require (around 40 words), together with a cheque payable to ‘Broad Sheep’ and post to: The Lodge, Westhide, Hereford, HR1 3RQ

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DECEMBER Sat 1 December

LIVE @THE WATERFRONT Featuring Lauri Pyle. Free live music for the family. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 1-3pm, 01874 611622. HOT CLIMATE Joel’s Wish. Ludlow Brewery, Station Drive, Ludlow, 8pm, 01584 873291. HAY JAZZ ‘Before they went Electric’. Martin Wheatley & Martin Litton play Bach, Chopin, Hot Jazz novelties and even the Dambusters March. St Mary’s Church, Hay-on-Wye, 7.30pm, £12, 07748 652194, www.hayjazz.org SATURDAY SHENANIGANS Featuring The Rocker Covers. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £8, 01497 821762. REET PETITE’S 2ND BIRTHDAY Featuring The Strays. Reet Petite, West St, Leominster. DAFFRUN Rock covers. Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford.

PENYBONT-FAWR MALE VOICE CHOIR Annual festive concert. Bucknell Memorial Hall, 7.30pm, £8 to include light seasonal refreshments during the interval, tickets from 01547 530249 or on the door. EUPHONISM Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. ROGUES Pricklebums grand opening party and fundraiser. Ludlow Women’s Centre, Church St, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £6 in advance, 01584 878701 or £8 on the door. Cocktail bar available. TWO PUSH CHARLIE Vaga, Hereford, 9pm. RAY COOPER & JENNIFER REID The Wild Hare Club hosts two different but complementary folk singers. Ray Cooper a.k.a. Chopper ex-Oysterband and opening the show is Manchester broadside singer, Jennifer Reid. De Koffie Pot, Hereford, 8pm, £12, £9 students, www.wildhareclub.com KINSTRIFE Plough, Whitecross Rd, Hereford.

AUTUMN GOLD Songs from the 50s and 60s. Crown Inn, Dilwyn, 7.30pm, free.

SUPPER WITH SYNERGY ‘Christmas Songs and Carols’. The amazing a capella male voice choir. Hopelands, Weobley Village Hall, 7.30pm, 01544 319143.

LEE JAY King Charles II, Ross-on-Wye. JOHN ETHERIDGE With support solo set from Remi Harris. Fownhope New Memorial Hall, 7.30pm, £12, 01584 881564. Yardbird Arts. LIVE MUSIC Freddie Mercury tribute. Llanerch Inn, Llandrindod Wells. SULTANA BROTHERS The Malt Shovel, Highley, 9pm. THE PERCY VEER BAND Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford. THE VILLAGE QUIRE ‘Out With The Old’. Songs and stories for Christmastide. All Saints’ Church, Glasbury, 7.30pm, £8, under 18s £5, includes glass of mulled wine and mince pie, 01497 847676, www.villagequire.org.uk KINGTON FESTIVE FOOD/DRINK FROM THE BORDERS A gastronomic inspiration from the Marches. Over 85 exhibitors, music from choirs, including Kington Community Choir, Street Sax, Geoff Rogers, Jack Brett plus Kington Youth Theatre and many other festive attractions. Free entry, free parking in Kington. Email mppeek@btinternet. com

The Orgasmic Cider Company

Award winning Cider & Perry Makers Great Parton, Eardisley, Herefordshire, HR3 6NX

Open daily 1st - 24th December, 12pm-5pm. Cider, Perry, Apple & Pear Juice, Sloe Gin, Christmas Trees, Locally produced Ales, Cassis, Chutneys. Handcrafted unique Christmas Gifts. Ample parking, warm welcome! ‘Try before you buy’. While you’re here, pick up a Christmas Tree, various sizes. Tel: 07773 037448. www.orgasmiccidercompany.co.uk Find us on:

THE DRAGON BAND The Horse and Jockey, Churchstoke.

Thurs 6 December BRIAN MEACHAM Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford. THE BIG QUIZ OF THE YEAR The Shirehall, Hereford, 6.30pm for 7pm start, £15 per head, teams of four £60, bring your own supper, cash bar, raffle and prizes. For St Michael’s Hospice. To book, 01432 851000 www.st-michaels-hospice.org.uk

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Sat 1 December CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITHCH ON Bishop’s Castle. (Town Hall open late). OUT OF THE BLUE Oxford University’s internationally acclaimed a capella group. Staunton-on-Arrow Church, 7pm, £10, www.hhct.co.uk or at the door. TIM MANNING (Blind River Scare). Monkland Arms, Monkland, near Leominster, 9pm, 01568 720510. OUTCAST Bull Hotel, Ludlow. MAIRE NI CHATHASAIGH & CHRIS NEWMAN Award-winning guitar, Irish harp duo will play Christmas music plus their regular unique blend of classical, folk and jazz. Burton Hotel, Kington, 8pm, £12, from Made in the Marches Gallery and The Burton Hotel, 01544 230323 £15 on the door. LEOMINSTER MORRIS Tenbury Mistletoe Festival. www.leominstermorris.org THE PHOENIX SINGERS Meole Brace Church, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £12, under 18s free, 01743 245950. ALLAN YN Y FAN Multi-instrumental and vocal sextet renowned for blending traditional Welsh music with their own compositions. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 8pm, £12, students £8, 07967 517125.

Sun 2 December CHRIS (WOODCHUCK) JAMES Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm. THE SAUCE CITY JAZZ BAND Live jazz. The Richmond Club, Edgar St, Hereford, 7.30pm, £7, 01432 276304. THE COAL PORTER JAZZ TRIO Vaults, Bishop’s Castle. TRAFFICKER Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4pm.

CHRISTMAS WITH ELVIS AND FRIENDS Keith Davies with invited guests pay tribute to the King of rock ‘n’ roll. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, 01600 772467.

Mon 3 December 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 December

VO FLETCHER & TREVOR STEGER Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 8pm. OPEN MIC/JAM Vaults, Bishop’s Castle. ALMELEY STEADY SESSION The Bells Inn, Almeley, near Kington, HR3 6LF, www.almeleysteadysession. wordpress.com

Fri 7 December MARK LATIMER / TREV DAVIES TRIO Chequers, Etnam St, Leominster. LEE JAY King Charles II, Ross-on-Wye. JOEY THE CROW Folk/rock, bluegrass, Celtic and more. Yew Tree, Peterstow, 9pm. SPEEDGUMS Community Centre, Knighton, 8.30pm, £5, tickets from Yvie, 0794444 3165 (evenings), or on the door if available.

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

ALCATRAZ Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford.

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

KARAOKE Musicals, Disney and Christmas karaoke. Reet Petite, West St, Leominster.

Wed 5 December SEVENTH SENSE: SUPPER AND MAGIC Featuring Mark Townsend. All Saints Church & Cafe, High St, Hereford, from 5.30pm, £15, www.cafeatallsaints.co.uk CALEY GROVES TRIO Housmans Bar & Restaurant, Church Stretton. GOT2SING CHOIR Plus Salvation Army fellowship brass group. Old Market Shopping Centre, Hereford, 4.30-7.30pm. MADDY PRIOR & THE CARNIVAL BAND Christmas music on renaissance and modern instruments. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £22.50, 01873 850805. THE BUTCHERS DOGS Toby and John invite you to a fun musical evening plus three support acts. Dukes Arms, Presteigne, 8.30pm, £3 on the door.

WYESIDE’S 40TH BIRTHDAY PARTY 1970’s evening with On the Rocks and Universal Translators. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7.30pm, £10, 01982 552555. FRIDAY LIVE Featuring The Flamenco Thief. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £5, 01497 821762. THE GOLD ROOM Dun Cow, Shrewsbury. HOTSPUR ACOUSTIC MUSIC SESSION Monkland Arms, Monkland, near Leominster, 01568 720510. THE KICKSTONES Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. SHOOSHOOBABY Hear watertight harmonising of much loved songs from composers as diverse as Verdi, The Proclaimers, Mel Torme and more. For ages 9+. Winforton Community Hall, 7.45pm, £10/£5/£25, 01544 328425. Arts Alive.

Jed and Allie welcome you to the pub with folk at its heart

WHAT’S ON IN DECEMBER Sat 1 Dec - TIM MANNING (Blind River Scare) 8.30pm Fri 7 Dec - HOTSPUR ACOUSTIC MUSIC SESSION from 7.30pm Sun 16 Dec - Music Session from 7.30pm Wed 19 Dec - QUIZ NIGHT Booking essential, 8.30pm start Sun 23 Dec - OLD ENGLISH CAROLS 8.30pm Mon 24 Dec - CHRISTMAS EVE BEACH PARTY WITH SEAN SAYE Sand pits, paddling pool, fancy dress, surf’s up! From 8pm

WHAT’S ON IN JANUARY Sat 19 Jan - SEAN GAFFNEY 8.30pm Sun 20 Jan MUSIC SESSION from 7.30pm Sat 26 Jan - WILL KILLEEN 8.30pm Wed 30 Jan - QUIZ NIGHT 8.30pm start

Monkland Arms, Monkland, Leominster, HR6 9DE 01568 720510 www.themonklandarms.co.uk

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LIVE MUSIC Female soul/Motown. Llanerch Inn, Llandrindod Wells. KINGTON COMMUNITY CHOIR Croft Castle, 2pm. TALGARTH MALE VOICE CHOIR Christmas concert. Lingen Village Hall, 7.30pm, £12 to include a glass of mulled wine and mince pie, family tickets available, tickets from www.lingen.org.uk or 01544 267736. ACOUSTIC UNDERDOGS Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. MALIJA Shrewsbury Jazz Network’s special gig. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £18, under 22s £9, 01743 234970.

Sat 8 December LIVE @THE WATERFRONT Featuring Matthew Frederick. Free live music for the whole family. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 1-3pm, 01874 611622. LEOMINSTER VICTORIAN FAIR Featuring Leominster Morris. www.leominstermorris.org JUDGES LODGING OPEN MORNING Judges Lodging, Broad St, Presteigne, 10am-1pm, free, 01544 260260. SEASONAL SOIREE Fireside treats and artisan stalls. Kinnersley Castle, 5-8pm, 01544 327407. HMV BAND Vaults, Bishop’s Castle. TENBURY TOWN BAND Christmas concert. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7pm, 01584 811442. SATURDAY SHENANIGANS Featuring The Speedgums. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £5, 01497 821762. LAST TREE SQUAD / ALVIN & THE ANGRY BARRELS Reet Petite, West St, Leominster.

MALDWYN STRINGS Charity Christmas concert with carols around the tree. The New Barn, Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, near Newtown, £5, 07906 274153. EIRA SNOW Music by Candlelight. Caractacus Downes and Lyndon Owen play Celtic, European and Middle Eastern music. St Nicholas Church, Grosmont, 7.30pm, £8, 01981 570268. RHYTHM THIEVES Chindit Inn, 113 Merridale Rd, Wolverhampton, 8pm. CHRISTMAS WITH ELVIS 2018 Abergavenny’s Keith Davies and his own ‘Memphis Mafia’. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £12.50/£10.50, 01873 850805. THE ROGUES Bull Hotel, Ludlow. MID WALES R & B CLUB Featuring Catfish with Troy Redferns The Rite of Strings duo supporting. The Muse, Brecon, £12, www.ticketsource. co.uk/the-mid-wales-r-b-club

JUST CHARLOTTE King Charles II, Ross-on-Wye. BOONDOGZ The Wobbly Brewing Company, Beech Business Park, Tillington, 8pm, 01432 355318. MUSIC IN NEW RADNOR Featuring The Lay Clerks of Brecon Cathedral. Bringing the Church into the hall - the lower voices of Brecon Cathedral Choir directed by Stephen Power and accompanied by Jonathan Pilgrim, present a programme of Sacred and Secular music from the middle ages to the present day. Community Hall, New Radnor, £10, under 14s, £3, 01544 350268.

RUBBLE Plough, Whitecross Rd, Hereford.

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SHOOSHOOBABY See 7 Dec for details. St Leonard’s Church, Yarpole, 7.30pm, £10/£5/£25, 01568 780874. Arts Alive.

Sun 9 December VINCENT FLATTS Richmond Club, Edgar St, Hereford, 3-5pm, 01432 356529. QUIZ NIGHT King’s Head, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm. THE BACH PLAYERS Music by candlelight for the Nativity. The Rosary Sonatas by HIF Biber. The Joyful Mysteries. St Swithin’s Church, Clunbury, 5pm, £12.50, 01588 660424/660169. HOT CLUB SWING Featuring Latin Sytle Swing. Cafe Jazz, Cardiff, 6.30pm, £5 on the door. OPEN MIC Hosted by Whose Hands Are These. Yew Tree, Peterstow, 3-6pm. ALLAN SCHILLER & JOHN HUMPHREYS Piano duo. Programme includes Mozart, Schubert and Ravel. Hellens, Much Marcle, 3pm, £16, students £8, tickets from The Courtyard, 01432 340555.

LEOMINSTER COMMUNITY CHOIR & FRIENDS Festive music and verse in aid of SHYPP and The Cart Shed. Lion Ballroom, Leominster, 7.30pm, £8 from TIC, Leominster, 01568 616460. BLIND EYE Vaults, Bishop’s Castle. DAN DONNELLY From The Levellers to The Oysterband. The Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford, 01952 610888.

Fri 14 December Music in New Radnor, The Lay Clerks of Brecon Cathedral, 8 Dec

Sun 9 December DUTCH LEWIS TRIO Dutch will be returing to Aardvark for his regular Christmas slot, playing and singing fantastic series of jazz Christmas standards. Aardvark Books, Manor Farm, Brampton Bryan, Bucknell, 11am-2pm, free entry, 01547 530744. BEN SMITH Vaults, Bishop’s Castle. JEZ LOWE & THE BAD PENNIES With speical guest Benny Graham. Part folk concert, part music-hall revue. Sing along and laugh along and drive the cold winter away. Bockleton Parish Hall, near Tenbury Wells, 7pm, £10, £6.50 under 14s, £30 family, 01568 750414 or 01568 750463. BEN SMITH Acoustic. Vaults Bishop’s Castle, 5pm. LIVE JAZZ Local quartet plays well-known standards, Latin and blues. The Cliffe at Dinham, Ludlow, 12.30pm-3pm, free entry, cocktails, light bites or book a table for lunch, 01584 872063. CLIVE JOHN Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4pm. MUSIC IN QUIET PLACES A service of Nine Lessons and Carols to be led by Hereford Cathedral School’s Senior Chamber Choir. St Michael’s and All Angels Church, Moccas, 7pm, www.hhct.co.uk BOONDOGZ Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm. SHOOSHOOBABY See 7 Dec for details. Priest Weston Village Hall, 7pm, £10/£6/£28, 01938 561449. Arts Alive.

Mon 10 December

THE DAI ROBS CHRISTMAS SHOW Dai Robs with his 10-piece band playing a mixture of Christmas songs, pop hits and originals. Support acts to be announced. Theatre Hafren, Newtown, 8pm, £9, 01686 614555.

BRECON TOWN CONCERT BAND Present a Christmas Celebration. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7pm, £10, £7.50, 01874 611622.

Tues 11 December VINTAGE JAZZ REVIVAL Rose and Crown, Ludlow, 9pm. OPEN MIC NIGHT The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762. BRECON JAZZ CLUB Featuring Swing Style Quartet. Muse, Brecon, 8pm, £10 members, £12 visitors, info@breconjazzclub.org TALON 2018 The best of the Eagles. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £23.50, 01873 850805.

Wed 12 December TALON 2018 The best of the Eagles. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £23.50, 01873 850805. PUFFER Salvation Army fellowship brass group, Rob & Den. Old Market Shopping Centre, Hereford, 4.30pm-7.30pm. THE DRAGON BAND The Horse and Jockey, Churchstoke. BLAKES III Nori’s Cafe, Leominster, £24 includes meal. Please book in advance, 01568 612876 or email noriscafe@yahoo.com QUIZ AFTERNOON Individuals welcome, maximum of four in one team, £3.50, prizes for winners. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, 01588 676060. FOLIO TRIO Queen’s Head, Monmouth, St James, St, 01600 712767.

Thurs 13 December SLIPPERY SLOPE Chang Thai Bar, Market St, Ludlow, 8pm, free.

ABERGAVENNY BOROUGH BAND ‘The Magic of Christmas’. With Monmouth Male Voice Choir. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £8/£6, 01873 850805. RP MCMURPHY BAND Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford. MUSIC RHYTHM & THE BRAIN DJ Chang Thai Bar, Market St, Ludlow, 8pm, free. DECADES Reet Petite, West St, Leominster. FRIDAY LIVE Featuring The Village Quire, Christmas Candlelit concert, ‘Out With the Old’. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £8, 01497 821762. THE ENDINGS Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. FOLK IN THE FOYER Featuring Dan Walsh and Alistair Anderson. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, 01885 488575. CLUN VALLEY JAZZ Featuring Elliott Sansom and Guests. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, 7pm, £12 or £20 with supper, 01588 676060. THE MAGIC MIRRORS Dun Cow, Shrewsbury. RP MCMURPHY BAND Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford. BOWJANGLES The Legend of Excalibow. Intrepid string quartet present a theatrical, musical journey through myths, folklore and legends. Full of comedy, energy, panache and every musical genre you can imagine. Suitable for all ages. Silvester Horne Institute, Church Stretton, 7.30pm, £12/£8, 01694 720132. Arts Alive.

Sat 15 December LIVE @THE WATERFRONT Featuring Geoff Rodgers. Free live music for the whole family. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 1-3pm, 01874 611622.

DECEMBER MUSIC Sat 1 Fri 7 Sat 8

Reet Petite’s 2nd Birthday with THE STRAYS CHRISTMAS KARAOKE Musicals and Disney

LAST TREE SQUAD / ALVIN & THE ANGRY BARRELS

Fri 14

DECADES

Fri 21

OPEN MIC

Mon 24

Christmas Eve with ANDREW PEARCE

Sat 15

LOCKED AND LOADED

Sat 22

THE ROGUES

Mon 31

New Year’s Eve with DJ DAN

Reet Petite, 18 West Street, Leominster

07484 545368

VOX MAGICAE A Baroque Christmas concert. Programme includes Vivaldi and Corelli plus traditional carols and festive music. Town Hall, Bishop’s Castle, 7.30pm, £12, 01588 630023.

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MAZ MITRENKO BAND Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4pm. CHRISTMAS CONCERT Featuring Ruth Watson, oboe; Leila Basletic and Harry Ray, organ. Programme includes Bach, Mozart and more. Knill Church, near Presteigne, 7pm, £10 includes refreshments. In aid of Kings Pyon and Knill churches. GARETH RHYS JONES Acoustic. Vaults Bishop’s Castle, 5pm.

Sat 15 December POLLY EDWARDS Stockton Cross, Kimbolton, near Leominster, 8.30pm, 01568 612509. LIVE MUSIC Bon Jovi tribute. Llanerch Inn, Llandrindod Wells. LITTLE HEREFORD VOICES CHOIR Christmas concert. Little Hereford Village Hall, 7.30pm, £6.50 includes mince pie and glass wine. Hamper raffle and bar. Tickets on the door or advance tickets from Brimfield shop. CHRONICLES OF ZEE Bull Hotel, Ludlow. SATURDAY SHENANIGANS Featuring Moon Goose plus support from Kish Mauve. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £6, 01497 821762.

CHRISTMAS CAROLS St Alkmund’s Church, Shrewsbury, 4pm. STEADY EDD & THE BOOGIEMEN Welshpool Town Hall, 7.30pm, £10, 01938 552329 or 01686 650139. In aid of Welsh Air Ambulance. SAVANNAH Vaults, Bishop’s Castle. THE SONS OF NAVARONE Award winning bluegrass band. Weobley Village Hall, 7.30pm, £12, 01544 318513 or weobleymusic@ hotmail.co.uk LEDBURY COMMUNITY BRASS BAND CHRISTMAS CONCERT Carols and other Christmas favourites. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 3pm, £8, students £4, 07967 517125. FULL CIRCLE DANCE NIGHT

LOCKED AND LOADED Reet Petite, West St, Leominster.

ONLY MEN ALOUD With special guest Gruffydd Wyn. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7.30pm, £27, 01686 614555. TRADE OFF Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. THE BRETHRYN The Wobbly Brewing Company, Beech Business Park, Tillington, 8pm, 01432 355318.

MUSIC BINGO Christmas jumper, Vaga, Hereford.

THE ROGUES DUO Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm. GARETH RHYS JONES Vaults, Bishop’s Castle. YULETIDE IMPRESSIONS Piano music for the festive season, complete with complimentary mince pies. Music by Liszt, Mendelssohn, Lyapunov and Holst. Lion Ballroom, Leominster, 3pm, £12, students £6. LEDBURY COMMUNITY BRASS BAND CHRISTMAS CONCERT Featuring a mix of carols and other Christmas favourites. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7.30pm, £10, students £6, 07967 517125.

Tues 18 December

SONS OF YODA Plough, Whitecross Rd, Hereford. THE VILLAGE QUIRE ‘Out With the Old’. Songs and stories for Christmastide. St Mary’s Church, Pembridge, 7.30pm, £10 icludes glass of mulled wine and mince pie. Tickets from 01544 340381 / 01544 388279 or The Old Steppes, Pembridge.

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

Featuring the fabulous Californian bluesman Guy Tortora and his dance band with a touch of the Ry Cooders. Expect Tex Mex, country blues and some dirty juke joint songs. Presteigne Assembly Rooms, 8pm, £12 from Courtyard Antiques, Presteigne or 01544 267163. Full Circle gig.

Sun 16 December SAM KELLY & FRIENDS The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 7.45pm, £15, 01743 234970. FOLK MUSIC SESSION Monkland Arms, Monkland, near Leominster, 01568 720510.

IAN ANDERSON Rock legend, Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull will be performing The Christmas Jethro Tull concert. Hereford Cathedral, 7.30pm, tickets from Cathedral Shop 01432 374210 or online www.herefordcathedral.org OPEN MIC NIGHT The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762. VINTAGE JAZZ REVIVAL Rose and Crown, Ludlow, 9pm. QUIZ NIGHT Booking essential. Monkland Arms, Monkland, near Leominster, 01568 720510. YARDBIRD ARTS Featuring Amy Roberts, Remi Harris and Simon Smith. Swing jazz. Clows Top Victory Hall, 7.30pm, £12, 01584 881564, www.yardbirds.com

LEDBURY COMMUNITY CHOIR CHRISTMAS CONCERT Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7.30pm, £10 tickets from Master’s House, or 07967 517125.

Fri 21 December ONLY MEN ALOUD ‘The Decade Tour’. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7pm, £27, 01874 611622. FRIDAY LIVE Christmas ceilidh with Life of Riley. All welcome. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £8, 01497 821762.

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Wed 19 December THE DRAGON BAND The Horse and Jockey, Churchstoke. VOTES FOR WOMEN! An illustrated presentation by Roger Curtis and friends on the fight for the female vote in Britain, with words and music of the time from Suffragettes and others. Presteigne Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm, £8 from Winnies Newsagents or 01544 262846. WHISKEY RIVER TRIO Plus the Salvation Army fellowship brass group, Rob & Den. Old Market Shopping Centre, Hereford, 4.30pm-7.30pm. MIDWINTER CONCERT Castles Voices led by Sue Harris. Wassails, rare carols and seasonal ditties with merry music, poems and tales. Lydham Church, 7pm, £7, children free, refreshments, 01547 550158. For local charities.

ROLLING STONES NIGHT The annual Rolling Stones tribute night. Dave Luke, Dave Kirk and Bugsy roll out the classics, with support from the Dukes House Band and other special guests. It’s like turkey with all the trimmings! The Dukes Arms, Presteigne, 8.30pm, £5 on the door. MIDWINTER CONCERT Wassails, rare carols and tales. Featuring Whitton Voices led by Sue Harris, joined by Benji and George Kirkpatrick and Rowan Godel. St Michael’s Church, Discoed, near Presteigne, 6.45pm, £8, children free, booking essential, 01547 550158. Seasonal refreshments. Raising funds for Help Refugees. THE CHURCHFITTERS CHRISTMAS CRACKER Folk, Christmas carols, surprises, novelties and terrible jokes. Town Hall, Bishop’s Castle, 7.30pm, £14, 01588 630023.

Thurs 20 December

THE BOYS FROM THE ALL-NIGHT CHEMIST The Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford, 01952 610888.

ACOUSTIC FOLK NIGHT King’s Head, Tenbury Wells, 8pm. OPEN MIC NIGHT Chang Thai Bar, Market St, Ludlow, 8pm, free.

EBENEZER WEASEL Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

BUS PASS Rock covers. Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford. OPEN MIC Reet Petite, West St, Leominster. STAYIN’ ALIVE Bee Gees tribute show. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7.30pm, £20/£18, 01686 614555. THE ART BLANK COMBO Jamie Brownfield, trumpet. 7-piece band led by pianist Pete Beresford playing reggae, ska and jazz. Winter Solstice dance, plus DJ. The Old New Inn, Llanfyllin, 8.30pm, £6. THE MIRRORS Dun Cow, Shrewsbury. BROMYARD WIND BAND Concert, with vocalist Melanie Jane Page. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, £6, 01885 488575. LIVE DINNER JAZZ Local quartet plays well-known standards, Latin and blues. The Cliffe at Dinham, Ludlow, 8-10.30pm, free entry, cocktails, light bites or book a table for lunch, 01584 872063. TROY REDFERN BAND White Horse Inn, Clun. BLUES JAM The Rose & Crown, Church St, Ludlow, 8pm. South Shropshire Blues Club.

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TRAINBOY Globular funk DJ set. Chang Thai Bar, Market St, Ludlow, 8pm, free.

A Christmas Carol

LEDBURY COMMUNITY CHOIR CHRISTMAS CONCERT Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7.30pm, £10 tickets from Master’s House, or 07967 517125.

Sat 22 December JOEY THE CROW The Wobbly Brewing Company, Beech Business Park, Tillington, 8pm, 01432 355318. THE WHISKEY RIVER BOYS Duo. The Bull, Ludlow, 9pm. THE ROGUES Reet Petite, West St, Leominster. OUT OF ORDER Big hecking Christmas party. Plus DJ Cal. British Legion, Llandrindod Wells, 8pm, free, but charity bucket will be available. LIVE MUSIC Phil Collins tribute. Llanerch Inn, Llandrindod Wells. SHOP FRONT HEROES Vaults, Bishop’s Castle. LIVE @THE WATERFRONT Featuring John Eyre. Free live music for the whole family. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 1-3pm, 01874 611622.

IZZY & THE HOTHEADS Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

Sun 23 December SULTANA BROTHERS The Fighting Cocks, Stottesdon, 4pm, free. ACOUSTIC LIVE MUSIC Vaults Bishop’s Castle, 5pm.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL IN CONCERT Green Matthews bring Dickens’ classic novella to sparkling life. Three singers and musicians take the tale back to its Victorian fireside roots. Using only voices and instruments. Suitable for ages 8+ years. The Courtyard, Hereford, 4pm & 7.45pm, 01432 340555.

Sun 23 December OLD ENGLISH CAROLS Monkland Arms, Monkland, near Leominster, 8pm, 01568 720510. THE WHISKY RIVER BOYS Christmas party. Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm. HOT ROD 55 Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

Mon 24 December CHRISTMAS EVE WITH ANDREW PEARCE Reet Petite, West St, Leominster. CHRISTMAS EVE BEACH PARTY With Sean Saye, sand pits, paddling pool, fancy dress, surf’s up! Monkland Arms, Monkland, near Leominster, 8pm, 01568 720510.

Wed 26 December LEOMINSTER MORRIS The Mummer’s Play. Join St George, The Quack Doctor and others for their annual tradtional romp. The Chequers, Leominster, 12 noon. www.leominstermorris.org THE DRAGON BAND The Horse and Jockey, Churchstoke.

Thurs 27 December CALL THE KRAKEN Vaults, Bishop’s Castle. WELSH WRESTLING Pavilion, Llandrindod Wells, 7pm, £32-£9, 01597 258118. THE LORAX, JESSIE PRENTICE, MIKE WHITTAKER Live music. Chang Thai Bar, Market St, Ludlow, 8pm, free.

Fri 28 December LIVE MUSIC White Horse Inn, Clun. DELRAY ROCKETS Rockabilly at it’s best. Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford. INDIGO MACHINE Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

Mon 31 December POLICE AND THIEVES New Year’s Eve party. Chang Thai Bar, Market St, Ludlow, ticket only, free. THE STRAYS Garage rock, a real party band. Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford, £5 in advance, £10 on the night, includes cold buffet. LIVE MUSIC Plough, Whitecross Rd, Hereford. THE ROOZ Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. STAR OF THE SEA Housmans Bar & Restaurant, Church Stretton, ticket only, check website or ring for details, 01694 724441. DJ CHRIS Bull Hotel, Ludlow. NEW YEAR’S EVE SHENANIGANS Bring your own picnic and drinks. Party games will be provided. Eaton Bishop Village Hall, 8pm, £5, £3 under 18s, tickets 07396 541340 or 07899 808161. SINGLED OUT King Charles II, Broad St, Ross-onWye, free, but ticketed, 01989 219357. SOULD Soul and R & B. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, VIP tickets £18, standard ticket £10, 01497 821762. WHOSE HANDS ARE THESE Yew Tree, Peterstow, 9pm, free. OUT OF ORDER White Lion, Leominster, 9pm, free. DJ DAN Reet Petite, West St, Leominster.

JANUARY

Thurs 3 January OPEN MIC/JAM Vaults, Bishop’s Castle. ALMELEY STEADY SESSION The Bells Inn, Almeley, near Kington, HR3 6LF, www.almeleysteadysession. wordpress.com

Fri 4 January THE WHISKEY RIVER BOYS Duo. The Yew Tree, Peterstow, 9pm. THE RHTHYM SLINGERS Rock ‘n’ roll. Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford. ROUGH NECKS Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. MARK LATIMER / TREV DAVIES TRIO Chequers, Etnam St, Leominster.

Sat 5 January LIVE MUSIC Vaults, Bishop’s Castle. THE BARE BACKS Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. CLAIRE SHORE Bull Hotel, Ludlow. SHUHARI SOUND SYSTEM Range of local DJs. Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £3 on the door, 01497 821762. THE FABULOUS BORDELLOS The Wobbly Brewing Company, Beech Business Park, Tillington, 8pm, 01432 355318.

Sun 6 January ACOUSTIC LIVE MUSIC Vaults Bishop’s Castle, 5pm. LEOMINSTER MORRIS The annual Wassail ceremony followed by Morris, Mummers and music. Wrap up warm. The Nag’s Head, Canon Pyon, 7pm. www.leominstermorris.org FIZZI Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm. LIVE MUSIC Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4pm.

Sat 29 December

Tues 1 January

GOLD ROOM Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

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

THE CHASE JAZZ BAND Live jazz. The Richmond Club, Edgar St, Hereford, 7.30pm, £7, 01432 276304.

WAYNE MARTIN BAND Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

Wed 2 January

Mon 7 January

Sun 30 December BOUZATINA Vaults Bishop’s Castle, 5pm. BELLAMONDA Circle dance. Church Barn, Bishop’s Castle, 4pm, 01588 630648.

THE SUNDAY EVENING CHILL A relaxed evening of music from local bands and artists. Red Lion, Knighton, 7.30pm, 01547 428080.

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.

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

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Thurs 17 January WELSHPOOL MUSIC CLUB Featuring Mirror Visions Ensemble: Of Beasts and Brutes. Methodist Church, Welshpool, 7.30pm, £10, 01938 559087. EBENEZER WEASEL Vaults, Bishop’s Castle. ACOUSTIC FOLK NIGHT King’s Head, Tenbury Wells, 8pm.

Fri 18 January RED HOT BOOGIE Present the rock ‘n’ roll era. Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

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Tues 8 January BRECON JAZZ CLUB Muse, Brecon, 8pm, £10 members, £12 visitors, info@breconjazzclub.org OPEN MIC Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762. VINTAGE JAZZ REVIVAL Rose and Crown, Ludlow, 9pm.

Wed 9 January

RICK SAUNDERS & VO FLETCHER Nori’s Cafe, Leominster, £24 includes meal. Please book in advance, 01568 612876 or email noriscafe@yahoo.com DEAD BEATS Plough, Whitecross Rd, Hereford. MISS PEARL & THE ROUGH DIAMONDS Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

Thurs 10 January

LIVE @THE WATERFRONT Featuring Steve Page. Free live music for the whole family. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 1-3pm, 01874 611622.

TORQUE Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

Sun 13 January

THE DRAGON BAND The Horse and Jockey, Churchstoke.

Fri 11 January LET’S GET QUIZZICAL The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £2, 01497 821762. BLACK DRAGON BLUES CLUB Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford. FOLK IN THE FOYER Featuring Granny’s Attic. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, 01885 488575.

Sat 12 January SULTANA BROTHERS The Wobbly Brewing Company, Beech Business Park, Tillington, 9pm, 01432 355318. LIVE MUSIC Vaults, Bishop’s Castle. JOSHUA SOLE Bull Hotel, Ludlow.

COLLISION Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

THE FORDSONS Old-time, mountain and early bluegrass. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £5 in advance, £7 on the door.

LIVE JAZZ Local quartet plays well-known standards, Latin and blues. The Cliffe at Dinham, Ludlow, 12.30pm-3pm, free entry, cocktails, light bites or book a table for lunch, 01584 872063. BLACK RABBIT Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4pm. STEVE FERBRACHE Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm. HOT CLUB SWING Cafe Jazz, Cardiff, 6.30pm, £5 on the door. QUIZ NIGHT King’s Head, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm.

Tues 15 January OPEN MIC The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762.

THE BUZZIN’ HORNETS Rock ‘n’ roll. Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford. BROKEN BONES MATILDA Melodic harmonies, raspy vocals and enchanting band supporting two childhood friends. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £5 in advance, £7 on the door, 01497 821762. SHREWSBURY CONCERT BAND New Year gala concert. Silvester Horne Institute, Church Stretton, 7.30pm, £10 includes glass of wine, 01694 720132. BOWJANGLES See 14 Dec for details. Fownhope New Memorial Hall, 7.30pm, £12/£6, 01432 860221. Arts Alive. HOLDER AND SMITH Violin and guitar jazz/gypsy duo. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.45pm, 01432 340555.

Sat 19 January BOWJANGLES See 14 Dec for details. Kingsland Coronation Hall, 7.30pm, £12/£8, 01568 708171. Arts Alive. SHEEK QUINTET Neo/soul up-tempo Latin 5-piece band. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £5 in advance, £7 on the door, 01497 821762. SOMETHING FOR THE WEEKEND Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

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

SEAN GAFFNEY Monkland Arms, Monkland, near Leominster, 8.30pm, 01568 720510.

Wed 16 January

DJ CHRIS Bull Hotel, Ludlow.

THE DRAGON BAND The Horse and Jockey, Churchstoke.

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Fri 25 January LIVE DINNER JAZZ Local quartet plays well-known standards, Latin and blues. The Cliffe at Dinham, Ludlow, 8-10.30pm, free entry, cocktails, light bites or book a table for lunch, 01584 872063. RAISING CAIN Rock covers. Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford. LOCKED AND LOADED Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. THE BEST OF WHAM! Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £22.50, 01873 850805.

Sat 26 January LIVE @THE WATERFRONT Featuring Greg Williams. Free live music for the whole family. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 1-3pm, 01874 611622.

Holder & Smith 18 Jan

Sat 19 January OUT OF ORDER Llanerch Inn, Llandrindod Wells, 9.30pm. BRIMFIELD FOLK CLUB Featuring Edwina Hayes. Brimfield Village Hall, 7.30pm, £8 ticket only, www.ticketsource.co.uk/brimfieldfolkclub COUNERFEIT SEVENTIES Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm, 01584 811442. RAMIN KARIMLOO Performing with his acclaimed Broadgrass Band. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £28.50, 01743 281281. TOTAL VIBRATION A double-trumpet ensemble. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £18, under 22s £9, 01743 234970. BLUZEBOX Vaults, Bishop’s Castle. LIVE @THE WATERFRONT Featuring Kodiak Avenue. Free live music for the whole family. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 1-3pm, 01874 611622. ARRIVAL The hits of Abba. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

Sun 20 January HITS OF MOTOWN Original Drifters member, Roy G Hemmings brings together the sounds of Motown. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7pm, £24.50, 01743 281281.

MUSIC SESSION Monkland Arms, Monkland, near Leominster, 7.30pm, 01568 720510. ANDREW PEARCE Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm. HONEYBOY HICKLING Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4pm. BOWJANGLES See 14 Dec for details. Goodrich Village Hall, 7.30pm, £10/£5, 01600 891421. Arts Alive.

Tues 22 January OPEN MIC The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762. VINTAGE JAZZ REVIVAL Rose and Crown, Ludlow, 9pm.

Wed 23 January THE DRAGON BAND The Horse and Jockey, Churchstoke. DECADES PROJECT / MUSIC VIDEO PROJECT Year 1 Level 3 Music / Year 1 level 3 Performing Arts with Level 3 NCFE Music. Folly Arts Theatre, Hereford College of Arts, 1pm & 7pm, free entry but please book, 01432 273359.

OUT OF ORDER Plough, Whitecross Rd, Hereford. OPEN MIC Hosted by Mark Richards. Sun Inn, Leintwardine, 8pm. FIVE O’CLOCK HEROES Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. JASON AND THE ASTRONAUTS Folk, rock and covers. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £5 in advance, £7 on the door, 01497 821762. CLAUDE BOURBON Medieval Spanish blues guitar and songs. Town Hall, Bishop’s Castle, 8pm, £12, 01588 630023. HOT ROCKS Bull Hotel, Ludlow. WILL KILLEEN Monkland Arms, Monkland, near Leominster, 8.30pm, 01568 720510. GRAHAM FELLOWS Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £14.50, 01743 281281. SOUNDS OF WALES Featuring The South Wales Male Choir. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £20-£17.50, 01743 281281. WAREWOLVES OF POWYS Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

AMERICANA NIGHT King’s Head, Tenbury Wells.

THE HEY YAHS The Courtyard, Hereford, 8pm, 01432 340555.

Thurs 24 January

Sun 27 January

PIGDAZE Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

LITTLE DAVE Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm.

MARTYN JOSEPH A mesmerising live performer and a jaw-dropping guitar player. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £19, 01743 281281.

WEDDING FAIR The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 11am, free, 01497 821762.

KNIGHTON & DISTRICT CONCERT SOCIETY Featuring Cleo Annandale, violin and Mackenzie Paget, piano. Programme includes Bach, Poulenc, Szymanowski, Brahms and Wieniawski. St Edward’s Church Hall, Knighton, 3pm, £12 adults, £2 children/students, 01547 530530. www.knightonconcerts.co.uk

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BLUESMAN MIKE FRANCIS Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4pm. THE SUNDAY EVENING CHILL A relaxed evening of music from local bands and artists. Red Lion, Knighton, 7.30pm, 01547 428080.

Tues 29 January OPEN MIC The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762. VINTAGE JAZZ REVIVAL Rose and Crown, Ludlow, 9pm.

Wed 30 January QUIZ NIGHT Monkland Arms, Monkland, near Leominster, 8.30pm, 01568 720510. THE DRAGON BAND The Horse and Jockey, Churchstoke.

Thurs 31 January BLACK AND BLUES BAND Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

FEBRUARY Fri 1 February STEVE KNIGHTLEY Folk and acoustic. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £19.50, 01743 281281.

QUIZ NIGHT Monkland Arms, Monkland, near Leominster, 8.30pm, 01568 720510.

THE EMPERIALS Ska, reggae, 2Tone, Trojan. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 01497 821762.

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

LIVE MUSIC White Horse Inn, Clun.

ARRIVAL The hits of Abba. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 8pm, £22.50, 01686 614555.

Sat 2 February TWO PUSH CHARLIE The Wobbly Brewing Company, Beech Business Park, Tillington, 8pm, 01432 355318. ONE TOO MANY Bull Hotel, Ludlow.

SPINDRIFT Burns night with supper and ceilidh. Kinnersley Castle. Further details and tickets www.Kinnersleycastle.co.uk or 01544 327407. MAX BOYCE Max Boyce has been entertaining people for over 40 years with his ability to paint pictures in word and song. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7.30pm, £27.50, 01686 614555.

Sun 3 February PANAMA JAZZ BAND Live jazz. The Richmond Club, Edgar St, Hereford, 7.30pm, £7, 01432 276304. GLAS Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4pm. BIRMINGHAM PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA A musical journey through your favourite film soundtracks. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 6.30pm, £20/£18, 01743 281281.

Mon 4 February CIDER CITY JAZZMEN The Barrels, St Owen’s St, Hereford, 01432 274968.

Leominster Morris - 1 & 26 Dec, 6 Jan

Graham Fellows - 26 Jan

Music Workshops Tues 18 December SONGS FOR YOU In association with Arts for Health, Sal Tonge, guides the group through a sing-a-long of well-known classics. Refreshments and chat follow the session, Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 2pm, £2, carers go free, 01584 878141. Every Tues until 18 December UPLIFT SINGING SESSIONS Led by Tanya Warlker. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 07723 016837. Sunday lunchtimes in December CASTLE CAROLS Carol singing rehearsal sessions at The Three Tuns, Bishop’s Castle, 12.30-3pm. www.castlecarols.com

Mon 4 February BRIMFIELD FOLK CLUB Brimfield Village Hall, Brimfield, near Ludlow, 7.30pm, 01584 711480 www.roger435.wixsite.com/brimfieldfolkclub

Tues 5 February VINTAGE JAZZ REVIVAL Rose and Crown, Ludlow, 9pm.

Wed 6 February THE DRAGON BAND The Horse and Jockey, Churchstoke. THE BUTCHERS DOGS Toby and John invite you to a fun musical evening plus three support acts. Dukes Arms, Presteigne, 8.30pm, £3 on the door.

Thurs 7 February ALMELEY STEADY SESSION The Bells Inn, Almeley, near Kington, HR3 6LF, www.almeleysteadysession.wordpress.com

Sat 19 January THE COFFEE SESSIONS Experience the joyful world of fiddles in harmony! Play traditional tunes specially arranged for fiddle players by tutor Kitty Greenwood. Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, SY7 9RS 10.30 am to 12;30 pm £15 Contact Kitty: 01584 841564 folkfiddleteacher@gmail.com Sun 27 January SHROPSHIRE HARMONY QUIRE We sing and play mainly West Gallery music, which is energetic, rousing, no-nonsense stuff that is great fun to perform. It is what you would have heard in rural parish churches in the 18th and early 19th centuries. Led by Sue Harris. FREE for newcomers! Bishop’s Castle Methodist Hall, Station Street. 2-5 pm. Enquiries: trevorchalkley@gmail.com. Monday THE NEW TITLEY PHIL Good sight-reading skills and interested in playing mostly baroque music in a friendly chamber orchestra? Come and join “The New Titley Phil” – directed by baroque cellist and gambist David Hatcher. 2.15pm-4.45pm, Titley Village Hall, 07989 091949 for more information. Monday BRECON TOWN BAND REHEARSALS Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7pm, 07779 390954. Monday THE GARRICK SINGERS For over 60s/retired. The Courtyard, Hereford, 2pm. £5 per session, 01432 340555. Mondays ALIVE & KICKIN’ CHOIR Old Muse, Glamorgan St, Brecon, 7-9pm, £5 public, £3 students/staff. tanyawalkermusic@hotmail.com

Mondays CRAVEN ARMS MALE VOICE CHOIR All ages welcome singing a broad repertoire of traditional and modern songs. Practice at The Craven Arms Community Centre, 7.30pm. Martin on 01694 722500. Monday BANDAMANIA 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 LUNCHTIME UPLIFT SINGING SESSIONS Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 12.30pm, 01874 611622. 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.

SEASONAL SOIREE KINNERSLEY CASTLE GREAT HALL SATURDAY 8 DECEMBER, 5-8pm Seasonal treats round the fire. Artisan stalls.

www.kinnersleycastle.co.uk 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 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

Tuesday WHITTON VOICES Mixed community choir. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 8-10pm, £6. All welcome. Led by Sue Harris, 01547 550158.

Thursday KINGTON COMMUNITY CHOIR Come and join us for rehearsals on Thursday evenings - 7pm-8.30pm at Kington Primary School. We are a non auditioning, mixed choir formed three years ago, now with 30 or so voices. We sing songs from the musicals, traditional, folk, pop and ballads, usually in 3 and 4 parts and give several performances a year. £4 per session. Enquiries to Teresa at t3mbk@hotmail.com

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.

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

Wednesdays PLAY IT BY EAR Scandinavian Tunes. Autumn course exploring traditional dance music. Expert guidance from tutor Kitty Greenwood. The Pilgrim Centre, Craven Arms, 7.30pm, £7.50 or £48 for 8 weeks. Kitty 01584 841564 folkfiddleteacher@gmail.com

Thursday PRESTEIGNE POP CHOIR Contact John Hymas for details: 07969 440183, john@johnhymas.com

Wednesday ROCKSPRING COMMUNITY CHOIR All welcome particularly men! Minimal charge. Rockspring Community Centre, Ludlow. 01584 529053.

Thursday CANTORION LLANDRINDOD Mixed choir, early/classical music. Howey VH, 7.45pm, 01874 754774.

Tuesdays SAMBA BRECON Sue on 07792 165481 or Gill on 01497 821631. 7-9pm, Village Hall just outside Brecon.

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 MUSIC MAKING WITH A BEAT BANG BONG Creative classes, dementia friendly. The Courtyard, Hereford, 2-3.30pm, £2 per session, 01432 340555.

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Thursday VOICE ACADEMY AT THE COURTYARD For ages 13+. The Courtyard, Hereford, 4.30-6pm, £4 per session, 01432 340555.

First Thursdays BLACK HILL TUNE CLUB 2pm at the Crown Inn Longtown. Free. 01432 263495. Friday LITTLE HEREFORD VOICES COMMUNITY CHOIR We are a non-audition choir formed 7 years ago with 30+ mixed voices. Rehearsing at Little Hereford Village Hall, 7.30pm- 9.15pm. Subscriptions £3 per session (2018/2019 rate). Broad repertoire (usually 3 & 4 parts) – all welcome. More information, term dates etc: lhvoices.wix.com/home Friday BUZZY BEATS! A fun music feilled morning for the under 5s. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 10.30am-11.30am, £6, £5 sibling, 01743 234970. 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.

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band directory ADD A BAND - Real instrument backing to your own music. Perfect for singer songwriters etc. Studio near Newtown. Www.addaband.co.uk, 07515 401635. APPLEBY 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 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. ENGLISH DULCIMER DUO Sue and Lisa both play Hammer Dulcimers, conjuring up evocative music with their interpretations of traditional tunes and jaunty eighteenth century melodies. The effect of their combined sounds is spellbinding and suitable for a wide variety of happenings. Contact info@ englishdulcimer.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! 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

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

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 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 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 01981 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

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. Sensational vocals mingled with enthralling stories. Various shows to book, including ‘Songs for Silas’ melting harmonies and tall tales inspired by H. E. Bates’ evergreen My Uncle Silas. “... Absolutely delighted that you have chosen to weave your magical sound around that old rogue, Silas.” Victoria Wicks (Skins, Shadowlands and H. E. Bates’ grand-daughter). For bookings / further info ring 01497 847676 www.villagequire.org.uk / www.songsforsilas.org.uk

VINTAGE JAZZ REVIVAL Ludlow-based, 6-piece, New Orleans/Trad band. Comprising trumpet, sax, trombone, banjo, tuba and 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 WHISKEY RIVER is a 5/6 piece electric Americana band that play swamp blues, Cajun, Zydeco and good country music to set the dance floor rocking. To suit smaller venues and smaller budgets, pruned down acoustic versions of the band are available as “The Whiskey River Quartet”, “The Whiskey River Trio” or as a Duo [“The Whiskey River Boys”]. Laissez les bon temps rouler!! Contact Martin, phone: 07846 669890, 01432 342018, email: martin@ whiskeyriver.co.uk. website: www.whiskeyriver.co.uk 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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PERFORMANCE Sat 1 December THE CASTLE PLAYERS CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 7.30pm, £5, under 18s £3, 01588 630321, www.sparctheatre.co.uk Sat 1 December CHRISTMAS GOTHIC DYAD PRODUCTIONS reserrects a Victorian tradition by presenting three seasonal tales of terror to scintillate the gooseflesh for dark Christmas nights. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £14, 01873 850805. Sun 2 December THE UNKINDEST CUT & THE CONFESSIONS OF JON-JAK CRUSOE AD HOC THEATRE. Written by Gareth Owen. Two tragi-comedies performed by Peter Hayter and Gareth Owen. Presteigne Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm, £12 on the door or 07341 924466. Promoted by Ad Hoc Theatre Co. Wed 5 December SEVENTH SENSE An evening of supernatural delight with acclaimed magician and former C of E clergyman, Mark Townsend. Cafe at All Saints Church, Hereford, 6pm for pre show supper, £15, www.cafeatallsaints/event Thurs 6 - Sat 8 December PRESTEIGNE GOES FOR A SONG PRESTEIGNE PLAYERS. Revisiting one of Mary Compton’s most popular pantomimes 30 years on... Presteigne Memorial Hall, tickets from Winnies, Presteigne. Thurs 13 & Fri 14 December A CHRISTMAS CAROL DAVID MYNNE. Joy to all mankind... Bah! Spend an evening in the company of a mean, tight-fisted, grasping old miser. Bah! 13 Dec - Harley Village Hall, 8pm, £10, 01952 510422. 14 Dec - Steiner Academy, Hereford, 7.30pm, £10/£6/£30, 01981 540221. Arts Alive.

Fri 14 - Sun 16 December A CHRISTMAS CAROL CHAPTERHOUSE THEATRE COMPANY. Charles Dickens’ classic ghost story is brought alive in this traditional production. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, Fri & Sat 7.30pm, Sat & Sun 2.30pm, £16, £14, £50, under 4’s free, 01874 611622.

Sun 16 December OCCUPY THE WRITING ROOM present new work that pushes writer, performer and audience beyond the cosy confines of the auditorium as the cast take possession of The Courtyard and beyond. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.45pm, £8, 01432 340555. Wed 19 December VOTES FOR WOMEN! BROADCAST THEATRE COMPANY. Controversy and violence! An illustrated talk on the struggle for British women’s rights and the vote gets interrupted by Suffragettes waving banners and singing their awful songs. But how (some) women got to vote a century ago is NOT how you think. And remember lads, there are more of them than us! Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 7.30pm. £8 from Winnies, Presteigne or reserve on 01544 262846. Wed 16 January PSYCHO ASYLUM: CIRCUS OF HORRORS An amazing amalgamation of bizarre and fantastic circus acts all woven into a sensational shock/horror story. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555. Fri 18 January STOLEN THE DEVIL’S VIOLIN COMPANY. Daniel Morden transports you to the Land of No Return, his storytelling served by the hypnotic string accompaniment of Sarah Moody and Oliver Wilson-Dickson. This is a tale of lost loves, bravery and, above all else, hope. For ages 10+. The Talbot Theatre, Whitchurch, 7.30pm, £10/£5, 01948 660660. Arts Alive. Fri 18 January THE VICAR OF DIBLEY THEATRE ADHOC celebrate all things Dibley including many of the well-known characters from the hit TV show. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £9, 01873 850805. Wed 23 - Fri 25 January SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE SIGN OF FOUR BLACKEYED THEATRE. Crammed full of adventure, romance, comedy and of course, one or two rather brilliant deductions. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, Thurs 2.30pm, £22-£17, 01743 281281. Mon 28 January THE ORESTEIA SPLENDID PRODUCTIONS. An epic, murderous tale of family history, vengeance and honour. Condensing Aeschylus’s classic trilogy into an hour. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7pm, 01600 719401. Mon 4 - Sat 9 February PETER JAMES’ THE HOUSE ON COLD HILL Starring Joe McFadden. The story of the Harcourt family who move into the house of their dreams; however, their dream home quickly turns into the stuff of nightmares. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, Wed & Sat matinee 2.30pm, £34.50-£19.50, 01743 281281.

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Mon 28 January - Sat 2 February FAME THE MUSICAL SELLADOOR PRODUCTIONS. Starring Keith Jack and based on the 1980 pop culture film. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, Wed & Sat matinee 2.30pm, £45.50-£20.50, 01743 281281. Wed 30 January - Friday 1 February OLIVER! HEREFORD CATHEDRAL SCHOOL brings Lionel Bart’s much loved musical to the stage. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

CHILDREN’S THEATRE MUSICAL THEATRE & OPERA Sat 1 December LAST TRAIN TO TOMORROW A musical drama celebrating 80 years since the Kindertransport. Featuring Herefordshire Youth Choir, Academica Musica Choir, Ethelbert Consort and Lucton School, conducted by composer Carl Davis. Guest speakers from Refugee Action and Kindertransport child Lady Milena Grenfell Baines. Leominster Priory, preconcert talk 6pm, concert 7pm, £12 from Eventbrite or Facebook online or Leominster TIC 01568 616460, £5 under 18s tickets only from Leominster TIC.

December TERRIBLE TUDORS Horrible Histories live on stage. From the Horrible Henries to the end of evil Elizabeth. 1 Dec - Theatr Hafren, Newtown, phone for times, £10, 01686 614555. 4 - 8 Dec - Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, phone for times, £15, £13, £45, 01874 611622. December AWFUL EGYPTIANS Horrible Histories live on stage. From the fascinating Pharaohs to the power of the pyramids. 1 Dec - Theatr Hafren, Newtown, phone for times, £10, 01686 614555. 5 - 8 Dec - Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, phone for times, £15, £13, £45, 01874 611622.

Thurs 6 & Fri 7 December A SPANISH HOUR - RAVEL’S L’HEURE ESPAGNOLE MID WALES OPERA. One act bedroom farce; an opera for everyone. The second half of the evening, musicians and singers will present and eclectic and entertaining taste of Spain. 6 Dec - Abermule Community Centre, 01686 614555. 7 Dec - St Laurence’s Church, Ludlow, 01584 878141.

Sat 1 December THE LITTLE MATCH GIRL: A WARMING TALE FOR WINTER THE LAST BAGUETTE. In this magical, humorous and poignant show, Last Baguette use physical comedy, live music and visual storytelling to shine a light on Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale. For ages 5+. Farlow & Oreton VH, 6.30pm, £10/£5/£30, 01746 718642. Arts Alive

Wed 12 & Thurs 20 December THE WEST END AT CHRISTMAS Stars from the West End present an evening of entertainment featuring hits from the musicals and the best of Christmas song. 12 Dec - Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £16/£14, 01874 611622. 20 Dec - Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £18/£15, 01600 719401.

Sat 1 December SANTA’S CHRISTMAS PARTY Dottie the Elf’s decorations have gone missing, Dasher’s party games are broken. A fun family show with a present for all the children. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 11am, £9 adults, £8 under 16s, £30 for family of four, 01600 772467.

Fri 14 & Sat 15 December BETHLEHEM JUNCTION From the Garden of Eden to the bustle of Bethlehem. A professional staged production of a family Christmas musical by Shropshire based composer, Paul Henley. Ludlow Methodist Church, 7.30pm, plus Sat matinee 4pm, £16/£12, under 16s £9, family £40 from Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 01584 878141.

Sat 1 December - Sat 12 January PETER PAN COURTYARD PRODUCTIONS. You don’t have to believe in fairies but an exciting adventure awaits audiences of all ages in a magical and spectacular pantomime. £1 per ticket goes to Great Ormond Street Hospital. The Courtyard, Hereford, phone for times, £22.50-£18.50, family tickets available, 01432 340555.

Sun 23 December A CHRISTMAS CAROL IN CONCERT Green Matthews bring Dickens’ classic novella to sparkling life. Three singers and musicians take the tale back to its Victorian fireside roots. Using only voices and instruments. Suitable for ages 8+ years. The Courtyard, Hereford, 4pm & 7.45pm, 01432 340555. Sun 6 January A NIGHT IN VIENNA WELSH NATIONAL OPERA. Featuring Weber’s Oberon Overture, works by Fritz Kreisler and a selection of ever-popular Viennese waltzes, polkas and song. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 4pm, £16/£14.50, 01686 614555.

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Sat 19 January TEDDY’S SEASIDE HOLIDAY Theatre, mime, puppetry and songs to join in with. Bring your teddy! Suitable for ages 3-6 years. The Courtyard, Hereford, 11am, 01432 340555. Thurs 17 - Sun 20 & Wed 23 - Sat 26 January ALICE IN WONDERLAND LEDBURY AMATEUR DRAMATIC SOCIETY. Alice in Wonderland... a Pantomime? Oh yes it is! Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7.30pm, matinees on 19, 20 & 26 Jan, 2.30pm, no evening performance on 20 Jan. £11, children £6, family £37, 07967 517125.

Thurs 6 December ROBIN HOOD AND THE REVOLTING PEASANTS ODDSOCKS bring their trademark humour, fast-paced action and live music to the legend that is Robin Hood! Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, 01885 488575. Sat 8 - Mon 31 December SNOW WHITE COURTYARD PRODUCTIONS. A magical Christmas family show and get to know Snow White, without her seven dwarfs! Perfect for children under 7 who are too little for panto. The Courtyard, Hereford, phone for times, £9/£8, 01432 340555. Fri 14 December A VERY PIRATE PANTO PINKBERRY PRODUCTIONS. Follow the beautiful Princess Holly and her doting mum, Ivy as they take to the high seas in pursuit of hidden treasure... Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 1.30pm, £5; and 7pm, £10, children £6.50, 01600 719401. Fri 14 - Mon 24 December SANTA’S ELVES AND THE SHOEMAKER Featuring original songs and energetic choreography, audience participation and gifts for all the children. Suitable for ages 2-7 years and their families. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, phone for times, £12, family £40, 01743 281281. Tues 18 December - Thurs 3 January CINDERELLA Shoes, sisters and balls... Ugly! Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, phone for times, 01584 811442. Wed 19, Fri 28 - Mon 31 December, Tues 1 & Wed 2 January DICK WHITTINGTON SPONTANEOUS PRODUCTIONS. Talking cat, dancing rats and the usual songs, jokes and spectacle. (Relaxed performance 28 Dec with no flashing lights/bangs). Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, £12, under 16s £8, family £35, phone for times, 01600 772467. Fri 21 December SANTA’S CHRISTMAS PARTY For ages 2-7 years. Pavilion, Llandrindod Wells, 4pm, £10/£9/£35, under 2s free, 01597 258118. Fri 4 January CHILDREN IN THE MOON THE MAKESHIFT ENSEMBLE. With puppetry and live music. Pavilion, Llandrindod Wells, 4pm, free, 01597 258118.

Until Sun 6 January MOTHER GOOSE Starring Brad Fitt and Eric Smith. With lots of audience participation and special effects. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, phone for times, £25.50-£15, 01743 281281.

Sat 19 - Sat 26 January SLEEPING BEAUTY THE WESTENDERS. A show full of comedy and romance, bursting with energetic numbers to entertain the whole family. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, phone for times. (Relaxed performance on 21 Jan), £13.50, £48, 01874 611622. Fri 1 & Sat 2 February HUMPTY DUMPTY TEME SPIRITS present their pantomime. Knighton Community Centre, 7.30pm, plus Sat matinee 2.30pm, £8.50, £5.50 children, tickets from Tower House Gallery or PCB Solicitors, Knighton. Mon 4 - Wed 6 February DEAR ZOO The young children’s classic live on stage by Rod Campbell. Puppets, music and lots of audience interaction. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, £14.50, family £52, phone for times, 01743 281281.

DRAMA WORKSHOPS GOMADINLUDLOW Our inclusive Youth Theatre Group (ages 8-18) runs Drama Workshops 5-6:30pm Mondays in term-time* at “Oscar’s” in the Assembly Rooms. Enjoy Sessions from only £5 when booking a whole term. e-mail hello@gomadinludlow.org - or call 07484 289 215. *term-time = according to the Shropshire Local Authority Calendar. MID POWYS YOUTH THEATRE Tuesdays Junior Youth Theatre 9-13, 4.30pm-6pm. Wyeside Arts Centre, Builth Wells Senior Youth Theatre 14+ 7pm-9.30pm. The Drama Centre, Llandrindod Wells. Contact Ralph Bolland on 07810 350994.

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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, 7.15pm, £68 per term, contact Laura Gale 07725 357531. Mons - Drama Tots,10am – 10.45am, Ages 2-4, £4 per session, £1 per extra child. Mon Bromyard Conquest Kids (Reception & Year 1), 3.45pm, £36 per term. Bromyard Juniors (Year 3-6) 4.50-5.30pm, £39 per term. Bromyard Intermediates (Year 7-9), 6pm, £43 per term. Bromyard Seniors (Year 10+), 7.30pm, £46 per term. Wed - Kington Juniors (Year 2-6) 4-4.45pm, £36 per term. Kington Intermediates (Year 7- 9), 5pm-6pm, £39 per term. Kington Seniors (Years 10+) 6pm – 7.30pm, £43 per termThe Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555. 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 ASSEMBLY ROOMS, LUDLOW Mon - Go MAD in Ludlow, 5-6.30pm, Oscars. Contact Simon 07506 478235 & Suzanne 07484 289215 or email hello@gomadinludlow. org Sat - Ludwig Academy of Musical Theatre. 7-11 years 1-2pm, 12-16 years 2-3pm. Oscars. Contact Jack Ludwig, 077922 66225. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow. 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. 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. Alternate Fridays (term time) HAVE A GO SHAKESPEARE All welcome, £5. Wyeside, Builth Wells, details Sue Best, 01597 811487.

word Poetry & Storytelling Fri 7 December CHRISTMAS GHOST STORIES An evening of vengeful revenants, restless spirits and malevolent ghouls. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7pm, £10/£5, 01600 719401. Fri 14 December THE WOODS ARE LOVELY, DARK AND DEEP... Storytelling with Daniel Allison and Lally O’Keefe. Town Hall, Bishop’s Castle, 7.30pm, £7, 01588 630023. Fri 11 January WOMEN & POWER Stories from Orlando Furiioso - Marion Leeper. Town Hall, Bishop’s Castle, 7.30pm, £7, 01588 630023.

Comedy

Sat 1 December IVO GRAHAM: MOTION SICKNESS Plus support from Jake Lambert. The Edge Art Centre, Much Wenlock, 8pm, £12, 01952 728911. Sat 8 December TOM ALLEN: ABSOLUTELY Sharp, acerbic wit and camp, riotous storytelling. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 01600 772467. Tues 11 December COMEDY AND CURRY NIGHT Featuring Ben Briggs, Rob Mitchell, Freddie Farrell, Donald Mackerell and Lovdev Barpaga. Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford, 8pm, 01952 610888. Fri 18 January COMEDY AT THE EDGE Starring Gary Delaney. For ages 16+. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7.30pm, £17, 01952 728911. Tues 22 January JASON MANFORD: MUDDLE CLASS A wealth of new material about Jason growing up ‘working class’. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, £29, 01743 281281.

Fri 25 January MANDY MUDEN Direct from Britain’s Got Talent. Expect loads of tricks, razor sharp wit and audience participation. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £19, 01743 281281. Fri 25 January COMEDY CLUB Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 8pm, £10/£20, 01874 611622. Sun 28 January SEVERN JESTERS Featuring Chris Washington, Steve Todd and Noel James with MC Dan Nightingale. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £9 in advance, £10 on the door, 01743 281281. Sat 2 February PAUL FOOT: IMAGE CONSCIOUS Suitable for ages 14+. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £16.50, 01743 281281. Sat 2 February ALFIE MOORE: GETTING AWAY WITH MURDER Ex Detective Seargeant Alfie Moore, copper turned stand up. Blend of humour, practical policing experience and detailed knowledge of the law. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 8pm, £14, 01600 772467.

Talks December, January & February HAY CAMERA CLUB 4 Dec - Club Picture of the Year competition. 8 Jan - Open Evening. 15 Jan - Ask the Panel, photo questions to a panel of experts. 22 Jan - Roy Carr ‘ Sheep Farming: A Year in Their Lives’. 29 Jan - Digital Open Competition. 5 Feb - Presentation by club member, Colin Lawrence. All meetings at Masonic Hall, Hay-on-Wye, 7.30pm, £5, www.haycameraclub.co.uk December, January & February SOUTH WEST SHROPSHIRE GARDENING CLUB 12 Dec - Three short talks followed by festive buffet supper. 23 Jan - Birds, Bees and Broad Beans, a talk by Malc Mollart. 2 Feb - Jumble Sale - in the spirit of recycling for the garden. Lydbury Village Hall, talks 7.30pm, £5 non members, www.gardeningshropshire.co.uk

AARDVARK BOOKS & CAFE New website: www.aardvark-books.com

50,000+ titles; North Herefordshire’s largest indie bookseller; We buy books AARDVARK CHRISTMAS FAIR

Specialist in art, design, photography, history, gardening

Also open our superb CAFÉ!

The Bookery, Manor Farm, Brampton Bryan, Bucknell, SY7 0DH Off A4113 Knighton Road. Tel: 01547 530744 OPEN EVERY DAY aardvaark@btconnect.com www.aardvark-books.com Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm

Sunday 9th December, 10am-3pm. Free Entry

Over 20 stalls, crafts and vintage gifts, live Christmas jazz from the Dutch Lewis Trio and free mulled wine.

XMAS OPENING HOURS

Aardvark Books is open every day as normal throughout the holiday season apart from Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.

Sat 8 December THE FOWLERS OF ABBEY CWM HIR A talk by Julian Lovell, Landscape Historian and Secretary to the Abbey Trust. The Philips Hall, Abbey Cwm Hir, near Llandrindod Wells, 2.15pm after lunch and the service in the Abbey ruins in memory of Llywelyn ap Gruffud at 1pm, 01597 851021.

WEA HEREFORD BRANCH

Tues 11 December BRECKNOCK DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS SOCIETY 11 Dec - ‘History & Art of the Nativity Crib’, a talk by Geri Parbly. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 01874 611622.

Lively courses led by experts

Wed 12 December ALL ABOUT WOODS: LEARNING FROM THE WYRE FOREST A talk by Tim Selman, Managing Director of Wyre Community Land Trust. Hightown Community Room, Clun, 7.30pm, donations for entry, 01588 640095. Wed 12 December LEOMINSTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY A talk on Dr Henry Graves Bull, 1818-1885 by Dr Henry Connor. John Abel Room, Grange Court, Leominster, 7.30pm, £3 on the door, visitors welcome. Tues 18 December GARWAY HERITAGE GROUP ‘The Curious History of Vegetables’. A wry and seasonal celebration of vegetables by Bill Laws, followed by a bring and share Christmas party. Garway Community Centre, 7.30pm, £5 non members, all welcome, www.garwayheritagegroup.co.uk Sat 12 January HARDY PLANT SOCIETY: HEREFORDSHIRE & MID WALES ‘Container Gardening’, a talk by Jon Mason. Glasbury Village Hall, 2pm, £4, 01544 262795.

Adult Courses starting January 2019

Charity No. 1112775

6 - 8 week courses at Kindle Centre, Hereford 19th Century Painting after 1860 Restoration Poetry Geology: Treasures of the Earth Herefordshire in the Age of Revolution 1760-1830 Fee waiver available for income related benefits, please ask for details. Study Days 6 hr sessions in Hereford Weds 16th Jan: In Search of Fossils Sat 2nd March: The Musical World of Louis XIV Sat 13th April: Handwriting 1550-1700 part 2 Lecture & guided walk Sat 30th March: Hereford Historic Buildings in the Cathedral City Advance booking for all courses and study days is essential to ensure a place. For more information or to book your place call 01531 634460 or 01981 251801 Full programme available at Herefordshire Libraries Or email: herefordbranch@wea.org.uk

Sat 12 January CHRIS BONNINGTON - LIFE AND TIMES Presented by speakers from The Edge. Sir Chris will present his ‘Life and Times’ in an audio visual account, covering his 60 years spent in the mountains. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7.30pm, £20, 01686 614555. Thurs 17 January AN EVENING WITH ALICE ROBERTS: DIGGING INTO BRITAIN’S PAST Anthropologist, author and broadcaster Alice, will share insights, anecdotes and behind the scenes stories from her personal journey to explore Britain’s past. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555. Fri 18 January HEREFORD ARTS APPRECIATION SOCIETY ‘The Life and Work of Philip Larkin’, a talk by Dr Joy Roderick. The Kindle Centre, by ASDA, 2.30pm, annual membership £10, visitors £2, 01432 357552. Sun 20 January PUTIN’S RUSSIA John Kendall will be talking about his recent trip to Russian organised by Political Tours with Angus Roxburgh, former BBC correspondent. Presteigne Assembly Rooms, 3pm, £5 from The Workhouse or wegottickets.com

STORY SPACE - Storytelling Workshops and Creative Writing, CPD for Educators, Coaching, and group or individual tuition in Tai Chi Movements for Wellbeing. www.storyspace.co.uk email: info@storyspace.co.uk 1st Saturday READING GROUP Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton, afternoons, free, 01547 550377. Mondays WRITING ROOM The Courtyard, Hereford, 10.30am-12.30pm, £75 per term, 01432 340555. Mondays STORY CORNER AT THE COURTYARD For ages 4 years and under. The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.

Mon 21 January SIR RANULPH FIENNES: LIVING DANGEROUSLY Names ‘the world’s greatest living explorer’. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £34-£29, 01743 281281.

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.

Workshops & Courses

Every Tues SPANISH LESSONS FOR BEGINNERS Level 1 with Mely. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, 07837 160505 or www.hayspanish.com

Tues 11 December, Tues 15 January, DEATH CAFE Run by Mollie Lord. Not a grief support group, but tackles the complex ideas that surround death. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, free, 01497 821762. January WEA HEREFORD BRANCH Adult courses led by experts. 6-8 week courses at Kindle Centre, Hereford. 21 Jan - 19th Century Painting after 1860. 22 Jan - Restoration Poetry. 29 Jan - Geology: Treasures of the Earth. Herefordshire in the Age of Revolution 1760-1830. Study Day in Hereford. 16 Jan In Search of Fossils. Programme from Libraries or email herefordbranch@wea.org.uk, 01531 634460. January & February WRITING COURSES Run in association with University of Aberystwyth Lifelong Learning by local author Lara Clough. 9 sessions DEVELOPING A VOICE IN WRITING starting Thurs 31st Jan 1.15pm-3.30pm at Knighton Community Centre. 9 sessions WRITING AS A CREATIVE PROCESS starting Wed 30th Jan 10.15am-12.30pm at Oriel Davies Gallery, Newtown. 9 sessions WRITING IN GENRE starting Thurs 31st Jan 10.30am-12.45pm at Wyeside Arts Centre, Builth Wells. 9 sessions WRITING WITH ATTENTIVENESS AND FEELING starting Fri 1st Feb 10.15am-12.30pm. Courses £110, £20 Early bird discount if enrol by 16.01.19, concessions of £10 also available. Please see: www.aber.ac.uk/en/lifelong-learning for latest details or ring 01970 621580.

Alice Roberts

ITALIAN CONVERSATION GROUP Meet monthly at local hostelry, Bishop’s Castle. Hilary 01588 638426.

Every Tues READING ROOM The Courtyard, Hereford, 10.30am-12.30pm, £55 per term, 01432 340555. Fourth Tuesday SCIENCE CAFÉ Informal group, talks and discussions on scientific topics. The Swan at Hay, 7pm, free, all welcome, sciencecafe@outlook.com Every Wed SPANISH LESSONS FOR BEGINNERS Level 2 with Mely. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 10am, 07837 160505 or www.hayspanish.com First Wednesday of the month POETRY CAFE, Charlton Arms, Ludlow, 7.30pm, 01584 872813. 2nd Wed of each month WYESIDE WRITERS GROUP An informal writers’ group for wordsmiths. Wyeside Arts Centre, Builth Wells, 7pm, £2.50, 01982 552555. Every other Thursday PHILOSOPHY CAFE Informal group which offers the chance to discuss philosophical issues. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, 01497 821762. philosphycafe@outlook.com Fridays READING ROOM EXTRA The Courtyard, Hereford, 6-8pm, £55 per term, 01432 340555. International Poetry Writers’ Collective: Abergavenny 01873 856350 Leominster Writers' Circle, Leominster Community Centre, Frank Pavitt, chairman LWC, 01568 614973, meet first Tuesday, monthly, 2pm. Presteigne Writers’ Circle, Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm. 01544 260255 Border Poets 01547 530380. Rhayader Writing Group CARAD, Rhayader, 01597 810561.

Conquest Theatre Bromyard Live on Stage Thurs 6 December, 7.30pm

ROBIN HOOD & THE REVOLTING PEASANTS ODDSOCKS THEATRE COMPANY

Fri 14 December, 7.30pm Folk in the Foyer DAN WALSH & ALISTAIR ANDERSON Fri 21 December, 7.30pm

BROMYARD WIND BAND CONCERT Fri 11 January, 7.30pm Folk in the Foyer GRANNY’S ATTIC (See website for times and full details) Thurs 14 - Sat 23 February Conquest Panto BEAUTY & THE BEAST

Live Broadcasts Sun 9 December, 2pm

NUTCRACKER (Royal Opera House) Sat 15 December, 5.55pm

LA TRAVIATA (New York Met) Mon 31 December, 4pm

BERLIN PHILHARMONIC CONCERT Sun 6 January, 3pm

ANDRE RIEU CONCERT Thurs 10 January, 7pm

ANTONY & CLEOPATRA (National Theatre) Sat 12 January, 5.55pm

ADRIANA LECOUVREUR (New York Met) Sun 13 January, 3pm

THE KING AND I

Tues 22 January, 7pm THE QUEEN OF SPADES (Royal Opera House) Wed 30 January, 7pm

LA TRAVIATA (Royal Opera House) Thurs 31 January, 7pm

I’M NOT RUNNING (National Theatre)

Films

Fri 7 Dec MAMMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN Fri 4 Jan BOOK CLUB Fri 18 Jan THE HAPPY PRINCE Fri 25 Jan MONTY PYTHON & THE HOLY GRAIL

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

grass roots Coal burning goes on despite ban on new mines I

T’S starting to look like the end of the line for coal mining in Wales. New planning rules to be agreed by the end of 2018 would likely permit the opening of new coal mines only in “wholly exceptional circumstances.” This was revealed within only a week or two of the report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change calling for vigorous worldwide efforts to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees C. For climate campaigners, reports signalling the end of new coal mining in Wales were more than welcome. Haf Elgar, of Friends of the Earth Cymru, has said it is important for Wales to be aware of its global responsibility and “make sure that we really do play our part…and reduce our carbon emissions”. Coal mining once employed tens of thousands in Wales alone. But it also ruined the health of many thousands, through lung disease among both miners and the general population. And coal use over two centuries is blamed as the main factor in causing climate change around the world. So, farewell to coal! And, for those whose jobs don’t depend on it, good riddance! But not so fast! Environment campaigners like Haf Elgar will be more aware than most that power is still being generated from coal at Aberthaw power station in Barry. Indeed, last year it was learned that Aberthaw would get a hefty £10 million subsidy from government to keep the turbines running in 2017-18. The government plans that all remaining coal-fired stations in Britain should close by October 2025. But coal is still some way from its last gasp. Across Britain as a whole, the use of coal to generate electricity has dropped steeply in this decade. This has been driven in part by a tax known as Carbon Price Support. Burning coal also causes generators to incur further costs from an EU measure known as the Emissions Trading Scheme. No doubt you can hear the B word coming! When the EU element is added to the UK treasury’s carbon tax, the extra cost of burning a tonne of coal is about £35. This all makes burning coal in power stations about twice as costly as it would be otherwise. These carbon taxes have been a partial cause of renewable power setting new records for electricity generation this year. Indeed in April electric power supplies in the UK ran for three whole days without the need of any coal-fired power generation at all.

So how economic will coal-fired power stations be after Brexit? Search me! After reading a new briefing from a top expert at the London School of Economics my short answer is - just like the rest of Brexit - “We still don’t know yet!”

In its role in keeping the lights on, coal’s main competitor is gas. In recent years, as long as gas has been cheaper than coal, the climate has been the beneficiary. That’s because burning coal causes about half as many carbon emissions again as burning gas does. But, in the last year, the price of gas has shot up. So more coal has been burned, despite the burden of the carbon taxes. Clearly this has been bad news for the environment, the climate and our lungs! If you are not sure what to think about burning coal, the US president’s pithy slogan “Trump digs coal!” may help you decide! An energy expert at London’s Imperial College, Dr Iain Staffell, notes that the resurgence of coal is linked to a 15% increase in greenhouse gas emissions from the energy sector. “With these coal power stations running instead of more efficient gas plants,” he says, “Britain is producing an extra 1000 tonnes of carbon dioxide every hour.” And, he warns, “…unless Britain’s carbon price can once again make up the gap between coal and gas prices, we risk rolling back some of the world-leading gains made on cleaning up our electricity system.” Is the news on carbon emissions overseas any better? Hardly! Satellite data suggest a German brown coal (lignite) plant and power station in Bergheim may be the worst hotspot for air pollution in Europe. But doesn’t the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement carry hope of a solution? Not yet, says the Paris-based International Energy Agency. Its chief executive, Dr Fatih Birol, has warned that there is a wide gap between the pledges to cut carbon made in Paris three years ago and what countries are actually doing on the ground. Dr Birol has warned that energy consumption is going steadily up, year after year. And, remarkably, three quarters of world energy still comes from fossil fuels – exactly the same proportion as thirty years ago. Julian O’Halloran

Green Events December & January KNIGHTON TREE ALLOTMENTS TRUST Volunteer with us to learn about woodland management and associated skills. Task days on 9 & 13 Dec & 6, 10, 20 & 24 Jan - Beggar’s Bush. Details email woodland@ tveg.org.uk 01547 520374 http://tveg.org.uk/wordpress/ what-we-do/woodland-project December & January SHROPSHIRE HILLS DISCOVERY CENTRE First Sunday of every month (2 Dec & 5 Jan) - Become a Habitat Helper! For all ages and abilities. 26 Jan - Feathers and Flight, family activities, 11am-3pm. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, 01588 676060. Thurs 6 December & Thurs 10 January GREENPEACE Informal meeting of local activists and supporters to discuss campaigns and environmental issues. Featuring the film ‘Tawai’ by Bruce Parry, 8pm. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, for info, email pbdelphiee@hotmail.com Sat 26 January REPAIR CAFE A team of volunteer ‘fixers’ will do their best to repair something you love that’s broken or not working properly. Rockspring Community Centre, Ludlow, 10am-12.30pm, donations to cover event costs, 01584 876854.

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

Tel: 01544 260656 Sat 2 February SEED SWAP WITH POTATOES Swap seeds, plants and tips. Plus seed potatoes for sale, 15p per tuber. Stalls including Tools for Self Reliance, Tool sharpening service, Cottage Herbery, Composting advice, Bees/Honey/Jam and more. Plus a free talk at 11.30am by Kevin Alviti on Unusual Vegetables. Courtyard, Hereford, 10am-2pm, free, www.swapseeds.org.uk 07880 730880. Mondays & Wednesdays KNIGHTON MENS SHED Sharpening service available. Teme Mill, Station Yard, Knighton, 10am-2pm. John on 01544232750 or email jtknightonmensshed@gmail.com.

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

ACUPUNCTURE. Sandy Sandaver Lic Ac MBAcC. I practice an integrated style of acupuncture using 5 element and TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) and am a member of the British Acupuncture Council. I also carry out home visits. Hay Acupuncture Clinic, Rose Cottage, Cusop Dingle, Hay-On-Wye 01497 821625/07980 596218 sandysandaver@onetel.com or www.hayacupunctureclinic.co.uk ACUPUNCTURE Vanessa Hamilton LicAc MBAcC I am an experienced acupuncturist with 31 years’ experience and have expert skills in listening and communication which are essential for correct treatment. A free 15min phone consultation is available to help you decide whether or not acupuncture is suitable for you . The Retreat, Studio 2a, Presteigne Industrial Estate, Presteigne, LD8 2UF, 07811120386, 01547 550387, for more info visit www.hereford-acupuncture-clinic.co.uk 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 BOWEN & ENERGY HEALING: Releasing imbalances on many levels; listening to the body with compassion. Gentle deep body-work for pain, muscles, joints, internal conditions & whole health. Also clearing emotional, spiritual, mind-brain-body stuckness. My passion is to help clients discover more freedom & ease, enabling them to move forwards in life! Tenbury Wells & Ludlow (also home visits). Phone me for a chat or appointment. Hilary Foxwell 01584 819010.

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. 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. 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 FETC (Adv Dip), MNCS (Accred) offers this safe, effective therapy to help adults and children heal their emotional and spiritual wounds and fulfil their personal potential. If you have difficulty relating to others, or have troublesome emotions call Anne on 01547 530977. Specialist knowledge and experience of working with panic attacks, anger, stress, bullying, low self-esteem, bereavement/loss, anxiety and depression. Centres in Powys/ south Shropshire. Ffi including workshops and talks see www.thewritetofeel.com. 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. 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. OSTEOPATH. Mr R A Hughes D.O. Registered Osteopath and Sports Therapist. Fully qualified and registered since 1995 Established in Presteigne for over 20 years. Sciatica, Arthritis, Trapped Nerves, Back, Neck and Shoulder Pain. Headaches, Sports Injuries. 07961 352056, rahughesosteo@gmail.com The Retreat, Presteigne – free car parking.

FREE INTRODUCTION TO MINDFULNESS

PHYSIOTHERAPY, CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY, REFLEXOLOGY & YOGA with Hermione Evans, Chartered Physiotherapist at Radnor Physiotherapy. For all back and neck pain, headaches, sports injuries, RSI, stress related illness and more. To discuss your needs or to make an appointment, please phone 01544 350691 or email contact@radnorphysiotherapy. co.uk or view www.radnorphysiotherapy.co.uk PRESTEIGNE NATURAL HEALTH CENTRE Offers a wide range of Natural therapies including: Osteopathy, Chiropody, Acupuncture, Remedial & Swedish massage, Reiki, Homeopathy, Emmett Technique, Kinesiology, Reflexology, Bowen Technique, Counselling, Cranio Sacral Therapy. Visit our website www.presteignenhc.com or facebook page. To make an appointment, call the therapist - numbers on the website or email pnhc2014@gmail.com REFLEXOLOGY &/OR MASSAGE Combination treatments available. Reflexology helps to identify and restore energy to imbalances and health issues helping the body to heal itself, helps regulate sleep and eating habits. - Jo Davies ITEC 01544 267100 or 07876796885. Clinic in Presteigne, home visits considered. SOUND BATH WITH ROISE (roe-sha) On the third Tuesday of the month 7 - 9 pm. Roise plays gentle sounds for groups for healing and relaxation. £12, or £10 with a friend. Roise also offers individual treatments. Phone 07511 621 856. At S.E.N.S.E. in Tenbury Wells. 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.

‘MINDFULNESS FOR STRESS’ COURSE

YOGA IN PRESTEIGNE

January 12th, 10 - 11am

Starts January 26th, 9.30am - 12pm

VENUE: THE ‘RETREAT’ PRESTEIGNE Details Matthew Ward 01568 708836/07982466224 marchesmindfulness.co.uk marchesmindfulness@gmail.com

New location

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

www.theyogapractice.org.uk

Workshops WORKSHOP LISTINGS - Single (dated) listings are free. Year round, ongoing workshops will cost £40 per year. Sat 12 January FREE MINDFULNESS INTRODUCTION The Retreat, Presteigne, 10am-11am. Details Matthew Ward, 01568 708836 or 07982 466224, www.marchesmindfulness.co.uk or email marchesmindfulness@gmail.com

Starting Sat 26 January BREATHWORKS MINDFULNESS FOR STRESS 8 week course. The Retreat, Presteigne, 9.30am-12pm, £200/£140 concessions available. Details Matthew Ward, 01568 708836 or 07982 466224, www.marchesmindfulness.co.uk or email marchesmindfulness@gmail.com YOGA & AYURVEDA Individual yoga practice. Diet. Exercise. Life Balance. Jill Bonner BA PGCE Art. DIPL Yoga Therapy. DIPL Ayurveda Therapy. Details 07789 428109.

PILATES SESSIONS - Pilates is a method of exercise designed to elongate and strengthen the body. It promotes improved core strength and stability which in turn improves posture, flexibility, circulation and physical wellbeing. Classes available in Presteigne and various locations within the North Herefordshire, North Worcestershire and South Shropshire area. All sessions are based on small groups and working to individual abilities therefore booking is essential. Private sessions by arrangement. Contact Jackie on 0782 4114979 or justjackie39@gmail.com

BUDDHISM AND MEDITATION CLASSES IN HEREFORDSHIRE Led by members of the Triratna Buddhist Order. HEREFORD Mondays, Near LEDBURY Wednesdays, LEOMINSTER Thursdays. All classes 7.15pm for 7.30pm start. Give what you can, suggested donation £5. All welcome. More details from matthew@adhisthana.org 01531 641726 or Meg 01432 830322. Text 07980 892653.

HEDGEROW MEDICINE, KITCHEN PHARMACY: Herbal Medicine Making Courses with Rowan McOnegal, Medical Herbalist. Practical weekend courses which explore identifying, growing, harvesting, drying, storing and using herbs. Covers the basic principles of herbal medicine, and making and using teas, tinctures, infused oils, ointments, creams, syrups, inhalations and baths. www.rowanmconegal.co.uk or 01531 670075.

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

Mr R A Hughes D.O. Registered Osteopath and Sports Therapist Fully qualified and registered since 1995. Established in Presteigne for over 20 years Sciatica, Arthritis, Trapped Nerves, Back, Neck and Shoulder Pain. Headaches, Sports Injuries.

07961 352056 rahughesosteo@gmail.com The Retreat, Presteigne 62

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