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ENT to a cracking Barn Dance up at Bobby’s place yesterday. Loads of people. Everyone on the dance floor, Cajun Country Revival playing their hearts out. Next day after I’d sobered up, it occured to me Barn Dances may soon be a thing of the past. The problem is the barns. They have changed. Nobody builds barns anymore with dusty hay lofts you can get laid in. Everyone is making monster round bales or plastic bags full of silage. Nobody keeps two goats and a cow in delightful vernacular brick barn with a thatched roof. They want a massive corrugated and steel structure that can hold 150 cows, a John Deere and a muck spreader. Then there is Peregrine and Antoinette who have moved down from London with 1.3 mill in their back pocket from selling their flat in Camden and are hoping that a nice Herefordshire barn conversion will give them plenty of space to breed. And it’s not just barns that are being snapped up as houses. When was the last time you saw a Methodist Chapel without a load of hanging plants in the window and a Skoda Yeti in the yard? (What is it with Skoda Yetis? Suddenly there are hundreds of them around. Are they breeding like Peregrine and Antoinette?) What I’m getting at is there are less and less large spaces available in the country for us to have fun in and the same thing is happening in the towns. Wetherspoons is grabbing all the banks as they close up shop and go online and warehouses, like the barns, are the new groovy places to live. Even Bobby’s place isn’t a real old barn, it’s something he put up to attack large bits of oak in. I think what we might have to do is look into the future and try to spot the next lot of buildings that are going to become obsolete. Perhaps when the electirc car revolution happens there are going to be lots of petrol stations doing nothing or maybe the provisional wing of the vegans will force the closure of all those massive chicken prisons and we can turn them into dance halls. “Come on over baby. We got chicken in the barn” as Jerry Lee Lewis always said.

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When I began this rant I wasn’t aware it was leading anywhere in particular, but I then realised it is the perfect introduction to a rather wonderful Presteigne plan that’s in the pipeline. A couple of years ago when some people were pricing up a marquee for an event in Presteigne, Owen Rimington said “Why don’t we get someone to put up a Dutch barn on Wentes Meadow and then all the local activities have covered space, with electrics they can use without having to hire in marquees and generators etc”. Then last year at Sheep Music’s ‘Dawn of the Shed’, a shed building competition on Wentes Meadow, it became obvious that all the talent was there to build it and so was born the Wentes Meadow Community Barn proposal designed by Owen and backed by The Town Council and Sheep Music. The idea is for a simple open plan building holding up to 250 people that can be used in conjunction with the existing buildings on Wentes Meadow to provide an instant framework for event organisers.

The barn will be built by a team of volunteers led by experienced professional local builders. The only problem is raising the dosh, approximately £42,000 is required but already The Town Council and Sheep Music have put their hands in their pockets and a regeneration grant has been applied for. If you want to get involved or support the project then contact Sheep Music info@sheep-music.co.uk or have alook at the website: sheep-music.co.uk/community-barn

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

Also while I’m about it, I must mention Ben’s lovely barn at Radnorshire Ales Brewery in New Radnor, it’s even got a tailor-made dance floor!

Email: info@broadsheep.com Website: www.broadsheep.com

Perhaps things aren’s so bleak after all, as long as we have people like Owen who can think round corners, then we can enjoy theatre, kids events, outdoor films and even the occasional Cajun band!

Cover pic: String Fever, The Courtyard, Hereford - 23 June

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

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

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letters Dear Editor, I always enjoy Mr Pernickety’s column, particularly his acerbic comments on grammar and syntax, and found myself in complete accord with his comments on that essential item of punctuation the apostrophe: it denotes the difference between knowing your shit and knowing you’re shit. However I was astonished to see him use the word “ignorami” in the same article. As anyone familiar with the Mitchell & Webb ‘Grammar Nazi’ sketch will tell you, “ignoramus” is derived from the Latin word meaning “we do not know”. The plural, if one feels the necessity to use one, should be “ignoramuses”. Or perhaps he was being ironic..? Yours respectfully, Nick Passmore

Aaargh! No! Let there be one pub in Powys without muzak. You know perfectly well that it would not be Miles Davis or JS but cover versions of 90’s pop songs on a loop that the staff would have to endure for the whole evening. And, anyway, if it were Miles or JS then surely you would want to listen to it whereas you have gone to the pub to meet with and talk to your friends. If you have no friends then I suggest you buy an MP 3 player or similar and take with you the music you want to listen to while supping your pint of ‘Old Bedsocks’.

To the editor, I was most surprised that Mr. Pernickety’s review in your May issue described the barmaid as blond. The correct form when just as an adjective or noun when referring to a woman is blonde. See Fowler’s Modern English Usage. Mr. E.(ven)M.(ore) Pernickety

When muzak was introduced to my bank I was told in one branch that it was to keep the customers calm. I had banked with them for fifty year and had never seen an uncalm customer. In the second branch I used I was told that it was to ensure privacy. i) people do not give sensitive info to the teller. If they had to the presence of the glass screen and the muzak would ensure that they needed to speak loudly enough to be heard by anyone close by, ii) over millenia animals have found it useful to be able to recognize the sound of their own species; this applies also to humans. We would all hear/listen to a human voice rather than cover versions of 90’s pop songs on a loop. Read: The malls are alive with the sound of Muzak by Alan Yuhas. Read: Let us give silent thanks for M&S’s decision to switch off the music by Anne Perkins Read: Finally, proof that Christmas songs really do your head in by Arwa Mahdawi

Dear editor I was under the impression that all players of stringed instruments were left-handed. They do all the clever stuff - forming the precise notes and chords - with their left hands. Their right hands just do the easy-peasy stuff - scraping bowfuls of horsehair up and down the catgut of violins etc or strumming their fingers across the strings of guitars, ukes and mandolins. There’s no need for left-handed pianos because the left and right hands are equally important and some of us can even play cross-handed. Cheers Frank Cosgrove

This country has been brainwashed by Squier’s invention which, as Spike Milligan famously said, no one wanted or needed. Muzak is played in pubs, restaurants, cafés, shops, banks, hotels, lifts, toilets, spas, swimming pools, hospitals, dental surgeries, waiting rooms, any public place. It is even played in sports stadia as if watching top athletes break records was not entertaining enough.

Also, be aware that the societies for the blind, the deaf and the autistic have all pointed out that muzal make life more difficult for their members. You would have thought that this would have been enough to get every supermaket to turn off its muzak but no. Read: Asda held a quiet hour by Simon Jenkins. I am a member of Pipedown http://pipedown.org.uk. Perhaps, with your help, we could make Powys the first quiet county in the UK. Dorothy Haughton

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art POWYS The Judge’s Lodging, Broad St, Presteigne LD8 2AD 01544 260650 www.judgeslodging.org.uk Until 18 Aug ‘Circumstantial Evidence’. SIMON DORRELL - a selling exhibition of twenty ink and gouache studies in celebration of the 21st anniversary of the restoration of the Judge’s Lodging. Open Tues-Sun and Bank Holiday Mondays, 10am-5pm. The Old School, West St, Knighton LD7 1EN 01547 528792 1 - 4 June Open Studio. Celebrating 150 years of The Heart of Wales Railway line in Knighton & Knucklas. KATE MORGAN-CLARE assemblages. LAURA LUNN, CIARA LEWIS & NICK HOLMES - paintings. ANDY HAZELL - wobbly tin things. ALISON ROSS - textiles. RACHEL TAYLOR - portraits. Open 11am-5pm, till 6.30pm Sat & Sun. Upper House, Knucklas LD7 1PN 01547 528792 1 - 4 June Open Studio. Celebrating 150 years of The Heart of Wales Railway line in Knighton & Knucklas. LOTTIE O’LEARY - stone carving workshop and gallery. CASSIA GOMERSALL - paper and textiles. DAVID GOMERSALL - sculpture and paintings. BRONTË WOODRUFF - paintings. JULIENNE BRAHAM paintings. JASON BRAHAM - pottery. MARTIN EVANS - film, ‘Heart Beat’ shows throughout the weekend. Open 11am-5pm, till 6.30pm Sat & Sun. Castle Hill Arts, Knucklas LD7 1PS 01547 528792 1 - 4 June Open Studio. Celebrating 150 years of The Heart of Wales Railway line in Knighton & Knucklas. LOIS HOPWOOD paintings. TONY HALL - pottery. 11am-5pm, till 6.30pm Sat & Sun. Castle Garden, Knucklas LD7 1PS 01547 528792 1 - 4 June Open Studio. Celebrating 150 years of The Heart of Wales Railway line in Knighton & Knucklas. MAGGIE JONES paintings. Open 11am-5pm, till 6.30pm Sat & Sun.

Cwm Jenkin, Knucklas LD7 1PT 01547 528792 4 June Open Studio. Celebrating 150 years of The Heart of Wales Railway line in Knighton & Knucklas. WENDY DAVIES - paintings. Soup, tea and cakes in aid of the Knucklas Castle Community Land Project. 11am-4pm.

The River Cafe, Glasbury Until 8 July ‘Undercurrent’. KATHERINE SHEERS - figurative work. SARAH BOULTON - temporary sculpture. Open Mon-Sat 8.30am-late, Sun 8.30am-4pm. Butter Market, Hay-on-Wye, HR3 5AE 07810 530202 2 June ‘Made For Hay’. Contemporary craft. ALI TREGASKES - etched silver. SHARON CURTIS - reduction lino prints and paper cuts. PETE KING - blacksmith. LUCY BAXENDALE& VICKY WARE - ceramics. NIK BURNS - sculpture. TANITH ROUSE - anodised jewellery. GABY DEVITT woven textiles. BEN HOMER - wood. JULIE WEIR - paintings. MARIANA PAVLOVA - glass. MARISSA THEREZE - knitwear. Open 9am-5pm. Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, near Newtown 01686 688369 Until 8 July The Welsh Group at 70 with guest object makers from BBK Dusseldorf. Thurs-Sun 11am-4pm. Newtown Textile Museum, 5-7 Commercial St, Newtown, SY16 2BL 01686 622024 www.newtowntextilemuseum.co.uk June One of the few surviving handloom weaving factories. Craft demonstrations on most Saturdays. Open Tues, Thurs & Fri 12-4pm, Sat 10.30am-4pm and Bank Holiday Mondays 12-4pm. Free. Old School Gallery, Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton 01547 550377 Until 1 July ANTHONY COLLIER Collection of modern art. Open Fri-Sun 11am-5pm. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne 01544 260777 www.radnorshireartsandcraftsfoundation.org 2 June Locally made, artisan gifts, cards, furniture, paintings, and more. Open 10am-3pm. Knighton Fine Art, 2 Broad Street, Knighton 01547 528052 www.knightonfineart.co.uk knightonfineart@btinternet.com June New work for the summer by JULIENNE BRAHAM, JOHN BRATBY, ROBERT BUHLER, JOHN HALL THORPE, EDGAR HOLLOWAY, LOIS HOPWOOD, AGNES MILLER PARKER, JOHN PIPER, ROLAND PITCHFORTH, STUART ROPER, ROBERT TAVERNER & BRONTË WOODRUFF. Open Wed-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-1pm.

Courtyard Antiques, High St, Presteigne, 01544 267033 June Antique pottery, country furniture and art. 10.30am-3pm. The Workhouse Studio, Presteigne Industrial Estate 01544 267864 June Rare antique carpets and kilims. Cafe. Mon-Sat 10am-4pm. Erwood Station Gallery, Llandeilo Graban, Builth Wells, LD2 3SJ 01982 560674 June 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. The Hay Makers, St John’s Place, Hay-on-Wye HR3 5BN 01497 820556 Until 15 July Hay Festival Exhibition. ANDREW WADDINGTON - prints. ANNE MORGAN & ROWENA PARK - jewellery. ANDREW PENTLAND - ceramics. ED WILLIS mobiles. Open Mon-Sat 10.30am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm. Wyeside, Builth Wells 01982 552555 Until 7 June ‘Past and Present’. Featuring works of the late WINIFRED FRANCIS. Also exhibiting JACK FRANCIS - abstract. GEORGIE FERGUSSON - modern sculpture. ANNETTE MILLS, PHIL DAVIES, LAURA SHEPHERD & DAVID NESBITT - photographs. Tues & Wed 12.30-9pm, Thurs-Sun 2pm-9pm, closed Mon. Shepherd’s Ice Cream Parlour, 9 High Town, Hay-on-Wye 01497 821898 Until 11 July ‘An Eye For Nature’. LIZZIE HARPER - watercolours of wild plants and wildlife. Open Mon-Fri 9.30am-5.30pm, Sat 9.30am-6pm, Sun 10.30am-5.30pm. The Table, 43 Lion St, Hay-on-Wye HR3 5AA 01497 822802 Until 3 June STEWART MacINDOE. Open Thurs-Sat 10am-5pm and open for Italian Sunday lunch with Nonna Caterina 12-3pm or by appointment. Andrew Logan Museum of Sculpture, Berriew SY21 9PJ 01686 640689 2 June - 30 Sept ‘ALMoS’. A fantastical jewelled treasure trove housing a selection of Logan’s signature sculptures and jewellery. Open Sat, Sun and Bank Holidays, 12pm-4pm. Adults £3, children £1.50.

Jill Bagnall, Aardvark Books, Brampton Bryan

Ronald Moore, Apple Store Gallery, Hereford

Nick Holmes, Chapel Gallery, Bromyard

Ian Cook RI RSW, Greenstage Gallery, Hop Pocket, Bishopâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Frome

Katherine Sheers, River Cafe, Glasbury

Sir Sidney Nolan, The Rodd, Presteigne

Museum of Modern Art, Machynlleth 01654 703355 Until 16 June Tabernacle collection. Until 23 June ‘Sir Gawain and the Green Knight’. CLIVE HICKSJENKINS. Until 23 June ‘Open Eyes’. The art collection made over 50 years by Lindsay Evans. Until 23 June ‘Centenary’. KYFFIN WILLIAMS. Until 16 June ‘Was It Wet That Year?’ MORFYDD RANSOM-HALL. 2 - 23 June ‘Sculture Space’. RHODRI OWEN. 23 June - 4 Aug ‘From Dingle to Machynlleth’. DEIRDRE McKENNA. 23 June - 4 Aug ‘Beyond the World’. LISA EURGAIN TAYLOR - paintings. Mon-Sat 10am-4pm. Minerva Arts Centre, Llanidloes 01686 413467 2 - 30 June The Wool and Willow Festival. A group venture showcasing unique, handmade products by textile and willow artists from Wales and the Borders. Varies programme of workshops also available. Open 10.30am-4.30pm, www.woolandwillowfestival.org 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. Andrew Lamont Gallery, Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, Canal Wharf, Brecon 01874 611622 Until 24 June ‘Microworld: Brecon’. Lumen Prize-winning artists, Genetic Moo with their computer driven animations for an innovative digital art exhibition. 28 June - 20 Aug ‘Rally Photography 1972 - 2017’. MAURICE SELDEN. Open theatre times. Tower House Gallery, 29 High St, Knighton LD7 1AT 01547 529530 June Attwood, Horn, Stoves, Scantlebury, Connolly, Bearman and Fountain, plus new leather bags and briefcases. Wed-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm.

Sidney Nolan Studio & Gallery, The Rodd, Presteigne 01544 260149 Until 29 Aug SIDNEY NOLAN - spray paintings. Works from three series: portraits of significant individuals, images of mythical indigenous Australian subjects and works that respond to the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody. Opening times for The Studio, Gallery and walks are Wed-Fri 11am-5pm, Sat & Sun 2-5pm, Bank holiday Monday 2-5pm, admission £5, free for students and aged 18 and under. Walks and parking free.

Theatr Hafren, Newtown 01686 614555 Until 23 Aug ‘AIG’. AIG is a confederation of artists, working in a variety of media, who originate from different cultures and wish to explore cultural diversity and promote international understanding through practising their art together and exhibiting together in their different countries. Open Mon-Fri 9.30am-3pm. Court Cupboard Gallery, New Court Farm Llantillio Pertholey, Abergavenny, NP7 8AU 01873 852011 Until 12 July IAN & PAULA RYLETT ceramics and glass. ANTHONY EVANS - paintings. Open 10.30am-4pm daily. The Artshop & Chapel, Abergavenny 01873 736430 Until 9 June ‘Bogeyman - The Man of Myth’. WILLIAM BROWN - paintings, drawings & relief prints. Open Tues-Sat 9.15am-5pm. CARAD, East St, Rhayader LD6 5ER 01597 810561 June ‘The Show.’ A celebration of four local shows, Pont Ar Elan, Elan Valley, Pantydwr and Nantmel. Open Tues-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-1pm. Oriel Davies Gallery, Newtown 01686 625041 Until 13 June ‘Crossed Paths’. MIRANDA WHALL. Until 30 June ‘Migrations’. Dance film programme featuring some of the best dance shorts from around the world. 23 June - 5 Sept ‘Open’. A feast of contemporary practice by established and emerging talent across the UK and overseas. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm. HEREFORDSHIRE Canwood Gallery, Checkley, HR1 4NF 07776 138668 1 - 30 June JOHN BULMER. De Koffie Pot, Left Bank, Bridge St, Hereford 8 - 15 June ‘The Magic of Mixed Media’. HEREFORDSHIRE HEADWAY. Private view 8 June 7-9pm, usual opening times 9am-11pm. Upstairs, Market House Gallery, Ross-on-Wye 01989 769398 June MIKE SWASH - nature photographer. Open 10am-4pm. The Chapel, 2 Forbury Chase, Sherford St, Bromyard HR7 4DL 07817 588981 www.thechapelbromyard.com 30 June - 8 July ‘What the Light was Like’. Works by local artists concerning light. Open 11am-5pm with pop-up cafe. Closed Mon & Tues.

Made in the Marches Gallery, 12 Church St, Kington, HR5 3AZ 07531 820195 www.madeinthemarches.com June & July ‘Out of Earth’ - Work that is made of, and inspired by, the Earth; exploring soil itself and the life that springs from it. Featuring PAUL BAINES, JANE BISBY, WILL CARR, GILL DAVIES, LINDSAY DAVIES, CASSIA ORLANDA FINN, REBECCA FINNEY, NANCY FROST, KATIE GAMBLE, LORENZO GAVARINI, LEWIS GOLDWATER, MATT HATTER, GARY JONES, JANE KEAY, CELIA KIBBLEWHITE, MAGGIE KINGSTON, MALCOLM MELLEN, DEE MILLS, DAVE MULLIN, WENDA MULLIS, NAOMI OCEAN, RHYS PARTRIGDE, JENNY PEARCE, HELEN SMITH, MARY STEPHENS, JENNI STUART-ANDERSON, RACHEL SUDWORTH, ANTHONY WRIGHT, JACKIE YEOMANS. Beautiful work from local artists and makers, including ceramics, paintings, prints, textiles, jewellery, sculpture, stone, wood, metal and willow, cards and gifts. Commissions and vouchers available. Open Tues-Sat, 10am-5pm. Tobias James Art & Framing Gallery, St Owen St, Hereford 07760 316959 June Works by local and national artists. Gallery 54, 54 High St, Ross-on-Wye 01989 567917 June KARLIN RUSHBROOKE - glass. STEPHEN RIPPINTON - new work. Thurs-Sat 10am-4pm. The Courtyard, Hereford 01432 340555 Until 30 June ‘Cultivate@ Courtyard’. Three emerging visual artists exhibiting on the theme of ‘Herefordshire’. Open theatre times. Hereford College of Arts, College Rd Campus, Hereford 01432 273359 9 - 16 June ‘Synthesis 2018’. HCA Degree Show. 23 - 27 June ‘Synthesis 2018’, HCA College-level Art & Design Year 1 show. Closed Sun. 11 June ‘Synthesis 2018’. Degree Show Tour with University Curriculum leader, Delyth Done, 1.30pm. Hereford College of Arts, Pigott Close, Hereford 01432 273359 9 - 23 June ‘Synthesis 2018’. HCA Foundation Art & Design Show. Closed Sun. Lion Gallery, Broad St, Leominster 01568 611898 June A mix of quality contemporary art and craft. Open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm.

Hereford College of Arts, Folly Lane Campus 01432 273359 23 - 27 June ‘Synthesis 2018’. HCA College-level Art & Design Year 2 and Level 2 show. 25 June ‘Synthesis 2018’. Collegelevel Show Tour with Extended Diploma Art & Design Course leader, Darren Williams, 1.30pm. 26 June ‘Synthesis 2018’. After-school Arts Trail. Fun and arty prizes for families with children 5-11 years. South Chapel, All Saint’s Church, Hereford 01432 370414 Until 2 June Sale of Indian silks and saris with Jan Bishop. 4 - 9 June SIAN THOMAS - handmade stained glass. PREETI THAPI Nepalese handicrafts. 11 - 16 June GOLDEN VALLEY CRAFT SOCIETY. 18 - 23 June SIAN THOMAS handmade stained glass. PREETI THAPI - Nepalese handicrafts. 25 - 30 June THE HEREFORD LEISURE PAINTERS. 2 - 7 July JAN BISHOP - Indian silks and saris. Mon-Sat 9.30am-5.30pm. Upstairs, The Heritage Centre, Church Lane, Ledbury Until 24 June ‘Something Contemporary’. ARTISTREE paintings, sculpture, furniture, photographs, ceramics, glass, textile and encaustic work. Open Wed-Sun 10.30am-4.30pm. The Market Hall, Mill St, Kington 07867 483135 16 June KINGTON ART AND CRAFT MARKET. We offer high quality art and craft desirables, all by local designer-makers. Handbags, waistcoats and other textiles, original paintings and prints, ironmongery, wool and Alpaca products, knitted toys and wearables, jewellery, ceramics, art cards, hand turned wood items, and more. Hot drinks and cakes are served throughout the day. Plus - the popular KLEEN Repair Cafe will also be on site - bring beloved but broken belongings to be sharpened, mended, fixed - free or by donation! www. kingtoncommunitymarket.wordpress. com 9.30am-3pm. Creates Gallery, Contemporary Fine Art, 15 Church St, Monmouth NP25 5DZ 07535 160712 www.createsgallery.com Until 30 June ‘Local vs International’. Showcasing the best of British and International Fine Art. A variety of work to suit all tastes and budgets. Open Tues-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-4pm.

Mike Gell, Contemporary British Jewellery, 3 East Street, Hereford. 01432 278226 Jewellery, silverware and studio glass by more than 70 designers. Open Mon - Sat,10am - 5pm. Weavers Gallery, Church Lane, Ledbury 07881 926661 4 - 10 June LEDBURY ART SOCIETY. Mon 2-4.30pm, Tues-Sat 10am-4.30pm, Sun 10am-4pm. 19 - 23 June - KATE CULLING paintings. Open Tues-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-2pm. 28 June - 8 July ‘The Wheel Goes Round’. Textile art inspired by Elizabeth Barrett Browning. Part of Ledbury Poetry Festival. Open daily 10am-5pm. Wobage Makers Gallery, Upton Bishop, Ross on Wye HR9 7QP 01989 780495 June 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. Elmslie House, 8 Avenue Rd, Great Malvern WR14 3AG 07714 106386 Until 3 June ‘The Art of the Fifties’. The exhibition brings together over 50 fabrics, paintings, prints and posters from across Britain, Europe and the USA. Artists include JOHN BRATBY, FERNAND LEGER & JOHN PIPER. Open daily 10.30am-4.30pm, opening late on 1 June until 8pm. Cafe open from 11am. Apple Store Gallery, Unit 1, Rockfield Road, Hereford, HR1 2UA 01432 263937 Until 2 June ‘New to ASG’. Artists featured for the first time at Apple Store Gallery. 4 June ‘Clydach Gorge’. ALLISON NEAL, CATHERINE WYNNE-PATON, RIC HOOL, ANN DRYSDALE, LIZ MORISON. 7pm-8.30pm, £5 to include wine/juice. 6 June - 14 July ‘Forest Landscapes’ RONALD MOORE. Open Wed-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-1pm. Framing available. Blue Ginger Gallery, Cradley, WR13 5NW 01886 880240 Until 8 July ‘Earth Matters’. JULIENNE BRAHAM, JASON BRAHAM, DEBORAH KING, BRONTË WOODRUFF. Wed-Sun 10am-5pm.

Greenstage Gallery, Hop Pocket, Bishop’s Frome WR6 5BT 01885 490839 Until 3 June Blossom Season Exhibition. Featuring work by BETH RICHARDSON, BRIAN DENINGTON, DOUG EATON, IAN COOK RI RSW, JO LUCAS, JULIE ANNE COWARD, MAGGIE JONES, MARTYN JONES, PAUL POWIS, PIERRE WILLIAMS, ROB VAN HOEK, SARA MEAD, SALLY STAFFORD & STELLA HIDDEN. 9 June - 16 July BETH RICHARDSON, DOUG EATON, JO LUCAS, JULIE ANNE COWARD, MAGGIE JONES, PIERRE WILLIAMS, PAUL POWIS & PLUM NEASMITH. Open Tues-Sat 10.30am-5.30pm, Sun 11am-5pm, closed Mon except Bank Holidays. Old Chapel Gallery, Pembridge 01544 388842 www.oldchapelgallery.co.uk 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. Until 30 June ‘Hay Festival Exhibition @ Old Chapel Gallery’. New work by TAMSIN ABBOTT, LISA ELLUL, JACKIE MORRIS, HANNAH WILLOW - stained glass, ceramics, books, artwork and jewellery. Open 11am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm. SHROPSHIRE Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, SY7 9RS 01588 676060 Until 5 June ‘Outside the Box’. An exhibition of watercolours by DEBORAH BIRD. Until 5 June SHELLY SLARK - orignal seascapes in mixed media. 5 June - 17 July CRAVEN ARMS ART CAFE ARTISTS. Open 10am-5pm. Aardvark Books, The Bookery, Manor Farm, Brampton Bryan, Bucknell, SY7 0DH 01547 530744 2 - 17 June ‘Out of the Hills’. A group show featuring work by CLAUDIA PETLEY, VERONICA GUEST, JILL BAGNALL, DIANA NUTTALL, PETER HORROCKS, IVAN JONES, JULIE WILLIAMS PEPLOW, ROGER BRADLEY, HELEN VINE, CIARA LEWIS, KIM DAVIS & MAGGIE DAVIS. Open 9am-3pm. Bedstone College, Bedstone, Bucknell SY7 0BG 15 June Art exhibition and soiree. GCSE and A Level students showcase their work. Drinks and finger food provided. If you wish to attend, contact Jason.smith@bedstone.org

FBC Manby Bowdler Gallery, Upper Circle, Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury 01743 281281 1 June - 21 July ‘Diversity in the Frame’. MARCHES INDEPENDENT PHOTOGRAPHERS. Open Mon-Sat from 10am.

Twenty Twenty Gallery, 3 - 4 High St, Much Wenlock 01952 727952 Until 23 June ‘Spring Garden’. VANESSA BOWMAN, ISABELLE RIVIERE and others. June - 18 Aug Coast Exhibition Parts I & II. Open Tues-Sat 10am-5pm.

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.

Ludlow Fringe Festival www.ludlowfringe.co.uk 16 June The Paint Jam, 10am-4pm, Castle Square. 16 June Makers Market, 10am-4pm, Castle Square. 16 June Art on the Green, 1-4pm, Millennium Green. 16 June - 1 July Ludlow Arts Trail, Town wide venues.

The Photo Space, 4 Castle St, Ludlow SY8 1AT 0330 900 0290 Until 28 June ‘Anon’. PAUL HILL & MARIA FALCONER. Open Wed-Sat 10am-5pm. Bishop’s Castle Open Studios 2018 www.bcopenstudios.co.uk 8 - 10 June A weekend of artists’ Open Studios and artisan shops in and around the town of Bishop’s Castle. To include printmaking, painting, textiles, jewellery, sculpture, ceramics, stained glass, contemporary and vintage. Open 10am-5pm. Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery, The Music Hall, Market Square, Shrewsbury SY1 1LG 01743 258885 2 July - 30 Sept ‘Titanic: Honour and Glory’. Open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm. Twenty Twenty Gallery, 4 Quality Square, Ludlow 01584 875363 Until 9 June ANNIE OVENDEN AND GRAHAM ARNOLD. 16 June - 28 July Summer exhibition BORDER ARTISTS. Open Tues-Sat 10am-5pm. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630321 June ELLIE TARRAT. Open Mon, Wed & Thurs 4pm-9pm, Tues & Fri 7am-9pm, Sun 9am-12pm, closed Sat. Oxford Barn, Oxford Yard, Brampton Bryan 07931 351233 1 - 17 June MELISSA HUNT plus guest exhibitors THE BANSHEE JEWELLERY GROUP - jewellery. Workshops, demonstrations, and pieces for sale. Open 1 June 4pm-8pm, 2 June 12-6pm, until 17 June by appointment.

Bishop’s Castle Town Hall 01588 630023 2 - 30 June MICHAEL HOWARD paintings. 2 June Flea Market, 9am-4pm. 16 June Farmer’s Market, 9am-1pm. 30 June Antiques & Flea Market, 9-4pm.

Gallery 3, Gateway Arts Centre, Shrewsbury 01743 355159 5 June - 13 July Student photo exhibition. Open Mon-Fri 9am-4.30pm.

Art & Craft Workshops Single, dated listings are free. Ongoing workshops, £40 per year. CHURCH STRETTON & SOUTH SHROPSHIRE ARTS FESTIVAL An invitation for entries to the annual event. People to contribute their entry to a non-competitive showcase for both amateur and professional artists, craft workers and photographers living within 30 miles of Church Stretton. Details www.strettonfestival.org.uk or phone 01694 722015. Closing date 29 June. CREATIVE WILLOW Weekly classes for beginners and intermediates, exploring willow weaving techniques for basketmaking and garden structures. Builth Wells and Crickhowell. Mary Zammit, 01982 552072, mary@marywillowgarden.co.uk June, July, August & October STONE CARVING COURSES WEEKENDS Weekend courses 23 & 24 June, 28 & 29 July, 6 & 7 October. Family carving days 8 & 22 August. All abilities welcome. Tuesday mornings, 10am-2pm with Lottie O’Leary. Also available for schools, festivals, shows etc. www.lottieolearystonecarver. co.uk or 01547 528 792. GINN’S CREATIVE WORKSHOPS Fun, recreational art sessions for EVERYONE. Start painting, drawing, printing & textiles. Guided by Ginn with 25 years in teaching & inspiring art & design. PLUS Ginn’s School of Sewing Tel: 01432 760961 www.ginnscreativeworkshops.co.uk

CREATIVE BREAKS Learn a new skill and explore your creativity with experienced tutors. We offer a wide range of art and craft courses throughout the year:Basketmaking, dyeing, spinning and weaving, earth ovens, glass fusing, green woodworking, hand and machine knitting, hedgerow medicine, jewellery, painting, photography, pottery, printmaking, rag rug making, stained glass, story telling, upholstery and woodworking. For full details www.creativebreaks.co.uk Make it yourself - take it home - keep it, treasure it: give it with pride! June JEWELLERY MAKING With Melissa Hunt. 9 June - Beginners jewellery: make a silver ring, all levels. 10 June - Soldering tips and practice, levels 2 & 3. 16 June Make a pair of cufflinks, half day. 17 June - Collet setting. 23 & 30 June - Channel and claw setting. 9 - 13 July - Jewellery Making Summer School for beginners. 16 - 20 July - Jewellery Making Summer School for Intermediate makers. Plus on Tuesdays running blocks of 6 week evening classes, 6-9pm, £150. All courses Oxford Barn, Oxford Yard, Brampton Bryan, 07931 351233. June BLEDDFA CENTRE WORKSHOPS 28 June - Quilting for Beginners. 29 June - Quilting for Advanced. Led by Zelda Lawrence-Curran. Learn the art of modern Welsh quilting. 9am-5pm, £60, £55 if booked by end of May. Every other Tuesday - Sewing Group, 10.30am-12.30pm, free. Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton, 01547 550377. June EASTNOR POTTERY Potter’s wheel workshops 8 & 16 June 2018. Spend the day relaxing and creating pots on the potter’s wheel. £130 Includes materials, refreshments and lunch. Family pottery fun in June. Pottery open Tues-Sat 10am-4pm. Book a session, turn up and choose from an exciting menu of pottery projects using real clay and the potter’s wheel. No minimum order of participants required and projects start at just £5. Excellent & creative indoor activity. Simply email admin@eastnorpottery.co.uk or tel 01531 633886 to book a session, turn up and choose from an exciting menu of pottery projects. No minimum order of participants required and projects start at just £5. Excellent & creative indoor activity.

June, July & September ART AT THE VINEYARD WORKSHOPS & DEMONSTRATIONS 15 June - Painting without Brushes. Workshop with artist Rob Leckey, 10.30am-3.30pm, £50. 20 July - Paint with Penelope Timmis Workshop, 10.30am3.30pm, £65. 7 Sept - Live Art Demonstration in Acrylic with Carole Baker, 1.30-3.30pm, £7.50. Kerry Vale Vineyard, Pentreheyling, near Churchstoke 01588 620627. June THE ART SHOP & CHAPEL WORKSHOPS 9 June - Re-Drawing the Boundaries with Allie Neal, one-day drawing workshop, 10am-1pm, £25, booking essential. 16 June - Drawn Home, One day LifeDrawing course with Meriel Gold, 10am-5pm, £85, booking essential. Every Thurs - Life Drawing, 6-8pm, £10. The Art Shop & Chapel, No. 8 Cross St, Abergavenny, 01873 852690. June - September MID WALES ART GALLERY WORKSHOPS 2 June - Gwanwyn Festival. Taster sessions in blacksmithing, pottery, printing, poetry writing, music and refreshments throughout the day, 11am-1pm. 9 & 10 June, 7 & 8 July, 11 & 12 Aug - Blacksmithing Course with Spike Blaxhurst. 2 & 3 June, 29 & 30 June, 29 & 30 Sept - Wood Firing Pottery Courses with Carine Van Gestel. Mid Wales Art Centre, Maesmawr, Caersws, Newtown, 01686 688369. June THE GLOBE, HAY ON WYE WORKSHOPS 6 & 20 June - Creation Station, Creative classes for toddlers and pre-school aged children. 9.30am Baby Discover, 10.45am Little Explorers, booking essential, 07788 914347. Every Sunday - Lego Club, 11am, free. Every Tuesday - Chess Club, 4.15pm, free, contact Drew on 07714 767779. One Tuesday a month (19 June) Globemakers - an informal craft group, 7.30pm, further details contact corin@lordburgess.co.uk The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 01497 821762. June LUDLOW FRINGE FESTIVAL 19 & 26 June - Children’s Creative Crafts, Pizza Express, Ludlow, 4-5pm, free. 20 June - comic Art Masterclass for children with Kev F Sutherland. Pizza Express, Ludlow, 4.30-7pm, £7.50 + a free slice of pizza. 22 June - Portal - Slip Casting Workshop for ages 6 years and over, with Emma Summers. Ludlow Library, 10.30am-12pm, £3. 23 June - Burlesque Life Drawing Session for all abilities. The Sitting Room, Blue Boar, Ludlow, 11.30-1pm, £8. 27 June - Painting Skies, Trees and Water in Watercolour with Valerie Alexander NDD RBSA BWS. The Women’s Centre, 1.30-4.30pm, £15. www.ludlowfringe.co.uk June COURTYARD, HEREFORD FAMILY SATURDAYS 2 June - Stage Combat Workshop, 11am, £6. 9 June Pre-activity to a film - Learn some simple magic tricks. 16 June - Pre-Activity to theatre - Create a Paper-bird puppet, 11am, £7.50. 23 June - Reaching Out Workshop. Community Youth Theatre will showcase their latest performance piece before everyone is invited to participate in a fun drama based workshop, 11am, £6. The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555. June PRINT SHED COURSES www.theprintshed.net or email theprintshed@swinmoor. net For info and bookings call Jill 07796 673123.

June ASSEMBLY ROOMS, LUDLOW WORKSHOPS Twice monthly, Tues, Oscars, 7.30pm, Ludlow Photographic Club, 01584 879180. First Thurs, Studio, 7.30pm, Ludlow Arts Society, talks and demonstrations, 01584 831458. Fri, Studio, 10am-4pm, Life and Portrait Workshop, contact Chris Bean, 01584 841668. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 01584 878141. Wed 6 & 27 June SKETCHING DAYS AT HELLENS Tutor Marianne Ryan. Bring your own paints, pencils and sketchbooks, no experience necessary. Plenty of fun, encouragement and one-to-one advice, in the inspiring gardens of Hellens Manor House, Much Marcle, HR8 2LY. 10.30am-3.45pm, £25 per day. Booking and more info on these and other courses: marianne@marianneryan.eu. Fri 1 June SPINNING DEMONSTRATIONS Black & White House Museum, High Town, Hereford, Tues-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 11.30am-2.30pm. £2.50 adults, £1.50 children. Thurs 7 June EXPLORING DRAWING MATERIALS With Welsh artist Sandy Craig. Workshop using charcoal and ink: suitable for all levels. The Pales, Quaker Meeting House, Llandegley, LD1 5UH, 11am, £20, details and to register, www.thepales.org.uk June & July PEAK WORKSHOPS 9 June - One Day Printing. Suitable for beginners. Organized by Rachel Dunlop, 10am-1pm, free, £10 donation to cover materials. 11, 18, 25 June & 2 July Basket Making with Mary Zammit, 10am, £120. 5 July - Rescheduled Endarken, a group expedition in the Black Mountains moving through dusk and into the night, 9-10pm, free. 14- 18 July - Summer Schools - Life Drawing with Tony Tribe, £25- £100. Peak, The Old School, Brecon Rd, Crickhowell, 01873 811579. Mondays APPLETREE KNITTING GROUP Studio 2, 15 Lower Galdeford, Ludlow. 2pm and 6pm supporting ‘Knit for Peace’. Donations of £2, 0845 548 5449. Wednesdays VISUAL ART WORKSHOPS For 11-16 year olds. Mortimer Enterprise Centre, Kings Meadow, Wigmore, 4-6pm, 01568 770110. Wednesdays POTTERY CLUB All ages and abilities. Materials and refreshments included. Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, near Newtown, 7-9pm, 01686 688369. Wednesdays KNITTING GROUP At the Workhouse Cafe, Presteigne, 2-4pm, 10% discount on food and drinks. All welcome, 01544 267864. Fridays AFTER SCHOOL ART CLUB For children aged 5 - 12 years. Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, 3.45-5.15pm, 01686 688369. 3rd Saturday KINGTON ART AND CRAFT MARKET Kington Market Hall, 10am-4pm. A range of high quality work by local artists and crafts makers. Craft making during summer months. 07867 483135. www.kingtoncommunitymarket.wordpress.com

cinema THE BOOKSHOP (12A) In a part of Britain where bookishness is almost a lifestyle – indeed a certain Hay-on-Wye cinema has been screening it for weeks – the appeal of Elegy director Isabel Coixet’s gentle yet agreeably subversive drama is assured. Adapted from Penelope Fitzgerald’s eponymous 1978 novel it concerns war widow Florence Green (Emily Mortimer) efforts to turn a rundown property on the Suffolk coast into, yes, a bookshop. In this she is hampered by an imperious Violet Gamart, (Coixet veteran Patricia Clarkson with a slightly dodgy accent) who wants the place for herself, but supported by wealthy if rumour-blighted recluse, Edmund Brundish (Bill Nighy). The outcome is not hard to guess, but apart from the joy of Mortimer and Nighy’s central performances – all too rarely in the same scene – like Fitzgerald’s rather prescient original, The Bookshop reminds us that in an era of fake news and instant digital gratification literature remains a faithful balm. All reveiws by Mark Williams

ASSEMBLY ROOMS, LUDLOW

CONQUEST, BROMYARD

1 & 2 June DUCK DUCK GOOSE (PG) 1, 2 & 4 June I KILL GIANTS (12A) 1, 2 & 4 June ISLE OF DOGS (PG) 4 & 6 June WONDERSTRUCK (PG) 1, 6 & 7 June GHOST STORIES (15) 9 June A FISTFUL OF DOLLARS (15) 9, 11 & 13 June EVEN WHEN I FALL (12A) 11, 13 & 14 June BEAST (15) 15, 17, 18 & 21 June FUNNY COW (15) 12 June SUMMER HOLIDAY! (U) 16 June BRITAIN ON FILM: LGBT BRITAIN (PG) 15, 17 - 19, 21 June THE GUERNSEY LITERARY & POTATO PEEL PIE SOCIETY (12A) 22, 23 & 28 June ENTEBBE (12A) 22 & 23 June SHERLOCK GNOMES (U) 22, 25 - 27 June THE LEISURE SEEKERS (15) Details 01584 878141

1 June THE GREATEST SHOWMAN (12A) 15 June THE MERCY (12A) Conquest Theatre, Tenbury Rd, Bromyard. Details 01885 488575

BOOTH’S BOOKSHOP 8 - 10 June THE BOOKSHOP (12A) Richard Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye. Films every weekend. Full programme www.boothbooks. co.uk 01497 820322

BRECON FILM SOCIETY

4 June THE QUEEN OF KATWE (PG) Doors open 7.15pm for 7.30pm start. Brecon Colisuem Cinema, Wheat St, Brecon. Membership enquiries 01874 623166

COURTYARD, HEREFORD Until 6 June THE GUERNSEY LITERARY & THE POTATO PEEL PIE SOCIETY (12A) 2, 4 & 6 June MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO (U) 4 - 7 June THE YOUNG KARL MARX (ctbc) 4 - 7 June THAT GOOD NIGHT (12A) 5 & 7 June BLACK PANTHER (12A) 9 & 14 June MARY & THE WITCH’S FLOWER (PG) 9, 12, 14 - 16, 18 & 19 June THE LEISURE SEEKERS (ctbc) 12 & 14 June ALL THE WILD HORSES (12A) 15, 16, 18, 20, 22, 23, 25 & 26 June ON CHESIL BEACH (ctbc) 16, 18, 19 - 21 June ISMAEL’S GHOSTS (ctbc) 20 June SUMMER HOLIDAY Dementia Friendly screening. 22, 23, 25 - 28 June THE BOOKSHOP (PG) 23, 25 & 26 June EDIE (ctbc) Details 01432 340555

1 June PADDINGTON 2 (PG) The Simpson Hall, Burghill 01432 760816 1 June PADDINGTON 2 (PG) Fownhope New Memorial Hall 01432 860065 1 June THE GREATEST SHOWMAN (PG) Conquest theatre, Bromyard 01885 488575 1 June EARLY MAN (PG) SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630321 4 June THE DEATH OF STALIN (15) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911 4 June THE POST (12A) Church Stretton School 01694 724330 4 June THE DEATH OF STALIN (15) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911 5 June DARKEST HOUR (PG) The Talbot Theatre, Whitchurch 01948 660660 8 June DARKEST HOUR (PG) Staunton-on-Wye VH 01981 501031 8 June THE EAGLE HUNTRESS (U) Colwall VH 01684 540926 9 June GOODBYE CHRISTOPHER ROBIN (PG) Trefonen VH 01691 657011 9 June DARKEST HOUR (PG) Martley Memorial Hall 01886 888406 9 June DARKEST HOUR (PG) Ripple Parish Hall 01684 592781 9 June DARKEST HOUR (PG) Upton upon Severn Memorial Hall 01684 591044 10 June DELICATESSEN (15) The Coach House Theatre, Malvern 01684 892277 11 June MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS (12A) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911 12 June MAUDIE (12) St Mary’s Church Hall, Ross on Wye 01989 568705 12 June SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS (1954) (U) Neston Civic Hall 0151 3367805 12 June UP (U) SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630321

14 June THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI (15) SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630321 15 June THE MERCY (12A) Conquest Theatre, Bromyard 01885 488575 15 June A ROOM WITH A VIEW (PG) Bosbury Parish Hall 01531 640415 15 June MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS (12A) Clungunford Parish Hall 01588 660159 16 June CHURCHILL (PG) Cleobury Mortimer Parish Hall 01299 271129 16 June DARKEST HOUR (PG) Cawley Hall, Eye 01568 615836 18 June STRONGER (15) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911 18 June MONSIEUR HULOT’S HOLIDAY (U) Coalbrookdale & Ironbridge Community Centre 01952 433297 21 June MOUNTAIN (PG) SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630321 22 June THE HIPPOPOTAMUS (15) Dorstone VH 01981 550943 24 June EVEN WHEN I FALL (12A) Playhouse Cinema, Community Centre, Leominster 01568 616460 25 June BREATHE (12A) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911 26 June STORIES FROM THE HOP YARDS (U) St Mary’s Church Hall, Ross-on-Wye 01989 568705 26 June THE GREATEST SHOWMAN (PG) The Talbot Theatre, Whitchurch 01948 660660 29 June DARKEST HOUR (PG) Colwall VH 01684 540926

THEATR HAFREN, NEWTOWN 27 June THE GREATEST SHOWMAN Details: Theatre Hafren, Newtown 01686 614555.

THE HIVE, SHREWSBURY

24 June HUMAN FLOW (12A) In aid of Refugee Week. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury 01743 234970

MKT. THEATRE, LEDBURY

8 June FILM STARS DON’T DIE IN LIVERPOOL (15) 20 June BREATHE (12) 29 June THE SHAPE OF WATER (15) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125

OLD MKT. HALL, SHREWS. Until 3 June SHERLOCK GNOMES (U) Until 7 June EDIE (12A) 8 - 14 June ON CHESIL BEACH (15) 15 - 21 June THE LEISURE SEEKER (15) 22 - 28 June THE HAPPY PRINCE (ctbc) 29 June - 5 July LEAN ON PETE (15) 01743 281281

ON CHESIL BEACH (15) Like The Bookshop this is another adaptation of a successful period novel, in this case Ian McEwan’s account of the marriage between posh young violinist Florence (Saoirse Ronan – Ladybird, Hanna) and the humbler Edward (Billy Howle – The Sense of an Ending) who after a brief university romance marry as virgins and spend an excruciating wedding night on their Dorset coast honeymoon. In his film debut, theatre director Dominic Cooke uses McEwan’s own flashback-laden script to deftly illustrate the reasons for Edward and Florence’s embarrassing dilemma, introducing us to their two, very disparate sets of parents along the way, most notably Ann-Marie Duff as Edward’s damaged mother and Samuel West as Florence’s irascible, industrialist dad. In so doing we learn much about class divides and indeed sexual mores in Britain before the 1960s began to swing, nicely abetted by cinematographer Sean Bobbit’s windswept backdrops.

PLAYHOUSE, LEOMINSTER 2 June THE POST 3 June THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING MISSOURI 16 June THE DARKEST HOUR 17 June EARLY MAN 23 June MOLLYS GAME 24 June EVEN WHEN I FALL Phone for times. Playhouse Cinema, Community Centre, Leominster 01568 612583

REGAL CINEMA, TENBURY 5 - 7 June EDIE (12A) 26 & 30 June THAT GOOD NIGHT (12A) 29 June TOMMY THE MOVIE (15) 30 June SHERLOCK GNOMES (U) Details 01584 811442

SAVOY, MONMOUTH 1 - 3 June FROZEN SINGALONG (PG) 1 - 7 June DEADPOOL 2 (ctbc) 8 - 14 June SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY (12A) 24 - 27 June THAT GOOD NIGHT (12A) 24 - 27 June FUNNY COW (15) Savoy Theatre, Church St, Monmouth 01600 772467

SPARC, BISHOP’S CASTLE 1 June EARLY MAN (PG) 12 June UP (U) 14 June THREE BILLBOARDS OUSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI 21 June MOUNTAIN SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle. Phone for times 01588 630321

WYESIDE, BUILTH WELLS 1 - 7 June SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY (ctbc) 1 - 24 June SHERLOCK GNOMES (ctbc) 1 - 7 June DEADPOOL 2 (ctbc) 1 - 7 June EVERY DAY (ctbc) 8 - 11, 13 & 14 June THAT GOOD NIGHT (ctbc) 8 - 17, 19 - 28 June JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM (ctbc) 8 - 11, 13 & 14 June LIFE OF THE PARTY (12A) 15 - 17, 19 - 21 June EDIE (ctbc) 15 - 17, 19 - 21 June SHOW DOGS (ctbc) 22 - 24, 27 & 28 June SUBMERGENCE (ctbc) 22 - 24, 26 - 28 June OCEAN’S 8 (ctbc) Wyeside, Builth Wells 01982 552555

LIVE EVENTS ON SCREEN 4 June WIND IN THE WILLOWS Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7pm, 01584 811442. 5 June AN IDEAL HUSBAND Vaudeville Theatre, London’s West End. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7.15pm, 01982 552555. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7.15pm, 01600 719401. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7.15pm, 01952 728911. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7.15pm, 01584 878141. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.15pm, 01743 281281. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7.15pm, 01584 811442. Richard Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye, 7.15pm, 01497 820322. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.15pm, 01885 488575.

BEAST (15) Low-budget British thrillers don’t always, or even often, prove convincing big-screen fare but Michael Pearce’s debut feature set on his native Jersey happily avoids the traps of simplistic, t.v-inclined plotting and limited-range acting. A riveting Jesse Buckley (BBCtv’s Woman in White) plays Moll, the headstrong daughter of a marvelously manipulative, intolerant Geraldine James who hooks up with taciturn but equally willful poacher Pascal (Johnny Flynn (Clouds of Sils Maria), after an illicit night out that nearly got nasty. As Moll falls big-time for Pascal if only, but not only as an act of rebellion, we learn that they both have dark histories which inform their individual and joint responses to a series of brutal murders. Pearce, working from his own script builds a beguiling tension on an island that feels unsettlingly claustrophobic until a suitably shocking denouement. 6 June LE CORSAIRE All’Opera. Old Market Hall, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281. 7 June MACBETH National Theatre. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 7pm, 01588 630321.

12 June SWAN LAKE Royal Opera House - ballet. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7.15pm, 01600 719401. Richard Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye, 7.15pm, 01497 820322. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7.15pm, 01982 552555. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7.15pm, 01584 878141.

WEEKEND COURSES

The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.15pm, 01432 340555. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.15pm, 01743 281281. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7.15pm, 01952 728911. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7pm, 01885 488575. Playhouse Cinema, Community Centre, Leominster, 7.15pm, 01568 612583 17 June SWAN LAKE Royal Opera House - ballet. Encore screening. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 2pm, 07967 517125. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 2pm, 01588 630321. 19 June MATTHEW BOURNE’S CINDERELLA Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7pm, 01743 281281. 20 June BERLINER PHILHARMONIKER: SIR SIMON RATTLE’S FAREWELL CONCERT Live stream from the Berlin Philharmonie. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 6.30pm, 01584 878141. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 6.30pm, 01952 728911. Old Market Hall, Shrewsbury, 6.30pm, 01743 281281. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 6.30pm, 01885 488575. 21 June MADAMA BUTTERFLY Glyndebourne live. Old Market Theatre, 01743 281281. 24 June SWAN LAKE Royal Opera House - ballet. Encore screening. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 2pm, 01584 878141. 26 June LE CORSAIRE All’Opera from Teatro all Scala in Milan. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7.30pm, 01982 552555. 27 June MADAMA BUTTERFLY Glyndebourne encore screening. The Courtyard, Hereford, 6.30pm, 01432 340555. 27 June SWAN LAKE Royal Opera House - ballet. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7.15pm, 01584 811442. 5 July EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE Live broadcast of award-winning hit musical. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7.15pm, 01600 719401.

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

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

dance Cinderella, Ballet Cymru

Fri 29 June SCHEHERAZADE & 1001 NIGHTS COMPANY OF DREAMS present a breath-taking explosion of dance, fire and illusion. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £16/£12, 01432 340555. Sat 30 June BORN TO DANCE THE VIV KELLY SCHOOL OF DANCE & THEATRE bring to the stage a mix of classic and up-to-the-minute dance routines. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 2pm & 7pm, £14-£10, 01743 281281.

Dance Performance Fri 1 & Thurs 7 June CINDERELLA BALLET CYMRU. This sparkling ballet includes a specially commissioned music score and circus elements combined with the finest classical dance. 1 June - Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £14, 01873 850805. 7 June - The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £14.50/£12.50, 01432 340555. Mon 4 June BALLET CENTRAL Young dancers on the cusp of their professional careers showcasing the best in dance theatre. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £17.50/£11.50, 01743 281281. Sat 9 June MORRIS DANCING Featuring Jenny Pipes Morris, Appleyard Country Dancers, Foxwelp Morris, Glorishears and Ledbury Border Morris. Corn Square, Leominster from 11am till lunchtime, then at the White Lion. In the afternoon, the dancers will perform at Berrington Hall. Thurs 14 June JAZZ DANCE COMPANY A journey from the glamour of the 1920s Hollywood through to the present day. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £14/£9, 01743 281281. Sat 16 June TRIPTYCH 2FACED DANCE COMPANY hosts a bold and exciting evening of dance. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £10/£8, 01432 340555. June LUDLOW FRINGE FESTIVAL 16 June - Zumba on the Square, 11am-12pm, Castle Square, free. Meta4 Double Bill, 7pm-8pm, Methodist Church, Ludlow, £10/£8. 23 June - Shropshire Bedlams & Martha Rhoden’s Tuppenny Dish, Market Square and Ludlow Brewery, 11am-3pm, free. www.ludlowfringe.co.uk Fri 22 & Sat 23 June CINDERELLA IN HOLLYWOOD ENGLISH YOUTH BALLET. Set in the glamourous era of Hollywood in the fifties. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, Sat 2.30pm, £25/£21, 01743 281281.

Sun 24 June GIOVANNI PERNICE Showcasing a story of love and passion. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £33/£30, 01743 281281.

Sat 30 June CIRCLE DANCE With live band, Bellamonda. Church Barn, Bishop’s Castle, 7.30pm, please book, 01588 630648. Sat 30 June DANCE BLAST SHOWCASE 18 Performances from Mini Blasters, Boys Blast, Blasters, Atomic, Monmouthshire Youth Dance Company and Monmouthshire Connected Dance Company. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £8/£5, 01873 850805.

Dance Workshops

Single, dated listings are free. Year round entries £40 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. ASSEMBLY ROOMS, LUDLOW CLASSES Mon - Circle Dancing, Studio, 1.45pm-3.45pm. Contact Kathryn Louhichi, 01584 877446. Tues Learn To Jive. Fun, easy to learn and no partner/experience needed. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 8-10pm, £5, 01989 750354. ALANYA’S BELLYDANCE CLUB - OPEN LEVEL Monkland Village Hall - Mondays 7.30-9pm. Miro Studio, Hereford - Fridays 10.30am-12pm. No-obligation taster £6, then pay per term or block. For information and other classes visit www.alanyabellydance. com or call Abbie on 07962 161081. DANCEFEST Mon - Hereford Chance to Dance (55+), 11.30am, St John’s Methodist Church Hall, Hereford. £58 a term. Tues - Dancefest classes for 4-16 year olds at The Courtyard, Hereford for 4-16 year olds from 4pm. £4 a week. Thurs - Kingsland and Bromyard Dancefest Clubs (6-11) 4pm, Kingsland Coronation Hall, Leominster; 5pm at Queen Elizabeth Humanities Colleges, Bromyard. £4 a week, www.dancefest.co.uk, 01905 611199. CROOKED STEEPLE MORRIS Women’s North West Clog Dancers. New members welcome. No experience necessary. Monday evening, 7.45-9pm, Lacon Childe School, Cleobury Mortimer, DY14 8PE, £2.50 per session. Contact Linda or Nic 01746 718624, crookedsteeple@ btinternet.com

APPLETREE ORGANISATION Tues - Belly Dance for Beginners, 2pm. Tues - Gym-Pan-Ze Rope & Trapeze for all, 5.30pm. Wed - Disco Dots, 10.30am, £3. Wed - Dance Crusaders for the over 50s, 2.30pm. Wed - Fuzion Dance, for ages 4 - adult, from 4pm. Wed - All Tap Sessions for 7 to 12+, from 4pm. Appletree Theatre, 15 Lower Galdeford, Ludlow, 07921 331764. COURTYARD, HEREFORD CLASSES Dancing Tots – Fridays 11.30am – 12.15pm, Ages 2-4, £4 per session, £1 per extra child. Dancemakers Minis – Tuesdays 4pm – 4.45pm, Ages 4-6, £4 per session. The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555. LEARN 2 JIVE BEGINNERS CLASSES Monday, 7.30-8.30pm, Bartestree Village Hall, Hereford, HR1 4BY. Mon, Pilates, Bartestree Village Hall, 6.30-7.30pm. Tues, 7.30-8.30pm, Ludlow Assembly Rooms, SY8 1AZ. Tues, 7.30-8.30pm, Stretton Sugwas Village Hall, HR4 7PT. Tues, 7.30pm-8.30pm Pembridge Village Hall, HR6 9EB. Wed, 7.30-8.30pm, Methodist Church Hall, Tenbury Wells, WR15 8EE. Wed, 8-9pm, Holy Trinity Parish Hall, Malvern, WR14 4LR. Contact Matt or Sarah on 01989 750354. or info@coolmovesdance.co.uk www.coolmovesdance.co.uk Coolmoves Dance & Fitness for adults. Fortnightly Sat CHORUS LINE Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 01874 623219. Mon SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING Join an enthusiastic adult group on Monday evenings to learn how to dance jigs, reels and Strathspeys at Llanelwedd School Hall, Builth Wells from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. £2 per session (first free). No need to bring a partner. Beginners and experts welcome. 01982 570324/01544 350707. Mon RIPPLERS DANCE CLASSES For 8-11 year olds. With Powys Dance. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 4.45pm, £2-£3.50, 01982 552555. Mon YOUTH DANCE CLASSES Ages 11+. With Powys Dance. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 5.45pm, 01982 552555. Tues, Thurs, Fri & Sat MID WALES DANCE ACADEMY Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 01874 623219. Tues FOXWELP MORRIS Why not try Morris dancing? We practice every Tues evening at 7.30pm in Moccas Village Hall from Sept to May. Mainly dances from the Cotswolds, but also some from the Welsh Borders. All sexes welcome, and ability to dance not necessary! Beginners welcome. Contact Emma on 01544 327311 or Paul 01497 821003. Wed BIG FISH LITTLE FISH FOR MUMS AND TOTS! Dance Centre, Llandrindod Wells, 2-3pm, £3 drop in, for tots aged 8 months+, 01597 824370. Weds THE REBEL RAIDERS Linedancing, all abilities welcome. CARAD, East St, Rhayader, 7-9.30pm, 01597 810561. Fri (term time) VILLAGE BEATS SHAKE AND DANCE Come and dance to get that body and mind moving! Village Beats gives you a chance to drop out of that busy thinking mind and to drop down into your body. We play some amazing music that lets us put anything that might be popping up into our heads into the dance through the use of breath, rhythm and movement. This is an active meditation to some a-m-a-z-i-n-g tunes! No steps to learn. Nothing to get right or wrong. No upper age limit. All levels of physical fitness welcome. Sessions are drop in and are £8 per class. Little Birch Village Hall, Barrack Hill, Much Birch, HR2 8AZ. Contact Zoë 07879 425 458.

food page The White Lion, Leominster

VERY historic town in Britain has been suffering an apparently relentless decline in the number of pubs or ale houses they can support. This is generally perceived as a bad thing. To Mr Pernickety, what matters is not the quantity of pubs, but the quality of those that remain. Many of those that have died were seedy, smelly little dumps that don’t deserve to be missed. But once in a while comes a re-opening or, in the case of The Blood Bay in Ludlow’s picturesque High Street, a new opening of a much welcomed traditional town pub. Mr John Saxon (proprietor and editor of the pleasingly irregular Ludlow Ledger newspaper) has already put his small, three-days-a-week parlour pub, The Dog Hangs Well firmly on the map in Corve Street; now he has taken over the former newsagents, where Mr P’s Lovely Companion was once startled late one night by the sight, through well lit windows, of the owner (and subsequent Mayor of Ludlow) stripped to his ample waist, heaving stock around. Cleverly and with a fine eye for detail and no resort to the ersatz, Mr Saxon has created a gem of a small Victorian town pub using reclaimed bars and panelling from deceased London pubs and wall paper to match those found a few layers down when the walls were stripped back. Even the ceiling as a faint, nostalgiainducing hint of nicotine to it. The beers offered are a fine Indian pale ale (4.2%) and a traditional porter brewed to Victorian recipes Mr Saxon has found. It is a joyous place, where not a wide-screen TV, juke box or fruit machine are to be seen, unlike the interior of Leominster’s White Lion which Mr P has reviewed this month. The White Lion is a 16th century building at the south end of Etnam Street, hard by the Hereford-Shrewsbury railway. Like most other edifices of its age, it has been hacked about and added to over the centuries, for several of which it is believed to have been a pub one of the first that travellers would have encountered crossing the nearby River Arrow into the town. The noble moulded breastsummers that support the ceiling of the bar are reassuringly hefty and lend an obvious antiquity to the place, despite the several wide screens showing

back to back music videos, digital juke boxes and vast flashing gaming machines. These things, normally a source of irritation to old flatulanti like Mr P, oddly didn’t feel offensive in this busy, confident town pub that clearly sets out to serve its customers professionally and without pretension. The place has a good reputation among the locals in a way which always interests Mr Pernickety. Even at lunchtime on a Monday, it was quietly humming. From a menu offering for the most part everyday pub food, Mr P decided to try something that might require a little more cooking than the mixed grills or steak ‘n’ chips. He ordered a Braised Beef in Lancaster Sauce and, to start, what was billed as Traditional Prawn Cocktail. Mr P, always a fan of Abigail’s Party kitsch looked forward to being served a large wine glass stuffed full of prawns, smothered in pink Thousand Islands dressing with a few slivers of shredded lettuce on top. To his disappointment he received a normal plate holding a scattered tump of prawns with some slices of (perfectly good) buttered brown bread and a little salad, with no more than a hint of dressing. The prawns were well enough, but lacked that special kitschiness Mr P had been expecting. Having had a half pint of Butty Bach while he perused the menu, he asked about wine to drink with his main course. There were two on offer, Red or White. He chose red and was given a glass of Merlot that worked well with the short rib of beef with which he was next presented. Mr P was delighted to find that whoever wields the skillet in the White Lion kitchen was quite capable of producing a succulent chunk of meat of pleasing texture, dressed in a rich ale sauce. It sat upon a bed of buttery mashed potato, accompanied by not-toosoggy cabbage and broccoli, with some slightly senior carrots, all for a tenner (or what they called £9.95). While the White Lion will never find itself a stop de rigeur on the International Foodies’ Itinerary, Mr P would suggest it to any curious traveller as a good example of a genuine and enjoyable pub in an ancient Herefordshire borough. www.misterpernickety.com

Sat 2 June FORAGING AND COOKING WORKSHOP Around the Willow Way with Adele Nozedar. Willow Globe, Penlanole, near Llandrindod Wells, 1-3pm children/families 3.30-5.30pm adults, 01597 811487. Sat 2 June & Sat 7 July FARMERS MARKET Fresh local produce and artisan crafts. Eaton Bishop Village Hall, 10m, www.eatonbishopvillagehall.btck.co.uk Fri 8 June SWAN BREWERY TASTING DAY Swan Brewery, Enterprise Park, Leominster, 9am-6pm, free. Part of Leominster Festival. Sun 10 June LEOMINSTER FESTIVAL LUNCH Please pre-book. Community Centre, Leominster, 12pm, 01568 616460. Sat 16 June TRADITIONAL GEORGIAN FEAST Hosted by Gia Krichashvilil singer/chef from Mtiebi Georgian Male Choir. Kinnersley Castle, 7.30pm, £30 tickets from www.kinnersleycastle.co.uk First Saturday of every month PRESTEIGNE LOCAL FOOD MARKET Memorial Hall Presteigne, 9am-1pm. The best collection of artisan food producers in the area. 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month KNIGHTON COMMUNITY MARKET With live music a regular feature in the cafe. Knighton Community Centre, 9.30am-12.30pm, 07751 221487. 3rd Saturday of every month FARMER’S MARKET Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, 9am-1pm, 01588 630023. 3rd Saturday of every month PRODUCE MARKET Hightown Community Rooms, Vicarage Rd. Clun, 10.00am - 12.00pm. 01588 641180. Every Wednesday CURRY NIGHT Curry, naan bread and a drink, £10. Vegetarian option available. Oxford Arms, Kington. Every Wednesday & Thursday TABLE FOR TWO Two mains and a bottle of wine, £40. Vegetarian option available. The Oak, Wigmore, 01568 770424. Every Thursday HAY MARKET DAY Local produce, meat and fish, hot food, artisan bread, cakes, crafts, vintage, plants and more. Memorial Square and Clock Tower, Hay-on-Wye, 9am-4pm, www.haymarkets.co.uk Every Thursday BURGER NIGHT Castle Inn, Wigmore, 01568 770203. Every Thursday STEAK NIGHT Steak, chips, peas, mushrooms, onion rings with a drink, £10, Oxford Arms, Kington. Every 2nd & 4th Thursday LUDLOW LOCAL PRODUCE MARKET 9-2pm Castle Square 01584 872043. Every Friday KINGTON LOCAL PRODUCE/CRAFTS MARKET Market Hall, Kington, 9am-1pm, 07867 483135.

FOOD BYTES AARDVARK BOOKS LTD, THE BOOKERY, MANOR FARM, BRAMPTON BRYAN, BUCKNELL 01547 530888 Cafe serving refreshments, cakes etc. Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm. BLEDDFA CENTRE READING ROOM CAFE 01547 550377 Open every Fri, Sat and Sun 11am – 5pm. Café, gift shop, art gallery, and an eclectic selection of books to borrow or buy. Hot and cold drinks, light lunches and homemade cakes, “ginger cake to die for”. THE GREEN BEAN CAFE, WEOBLEY 01544 318865 Good, locally sourced, homemade food. Soups, all day light lunches, cakes and scones. Set in the heart of Weobley. Free wifi. Mon-Fri 9.30am-4.30pm, Sat 10am-4pm. With The Green Bean Shop/Deli under the same roof. THE OLD STATION TEA ROOM, THE OLD RAILWAY STATION, NEW RADNOR, LD8 2SS 01544 350543. Visit us at the Old Station Caravan Park for hot drinks and homemade cakes. Superb views and free Wi-Fi. We can cater for small groups, meetings and other events. Accommodation also available. Open daily 9am-5pm, 1st March-31st October. THE ORGASMIC CIDER COMPANY, GREAT PARTON, EARDISLEY, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR3 6NX 01544 327244 or 07773 037448 Craft cider and perry off licence and gift shop with local products. Open Friday and Saturday 12 to 5pm. Group tours available. The India & China Tea Company at TOWER HOUSE GALLERY, HIGH STREET, KNIGHTON 01547 529530 www.galleryknighton.co.uk Homemade soups, breads and cakes, Italian blend coffee and over 30 different varieties of leaf tea. Wednesday to Saturday. 9.30 to 5.00, (Sun, Mon & Tues - CLOSED). THE WORKHOUSE CAFE, INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, PRESTEIGNE 01544 267864 Cafe, gallery, light lunches, good coffee, homemade cakes. Tues - Sat 10am - 4pm. RHOS MARKET GARDEN, KNIGHTON 01547 528315 Growers & providers of organic veg, fruit & flowers. Old Garage Shop, Knighton. Tues-Sat. Free parking, opposite library. Friday morning market stall in Presteigne. Veg boxes delivered to local area weekly. Restaurant orders welcome. info@rhosorganic.co.uk www.rhosorganic.co.uk RUTH WATSON RESTAURATEUR AND PRIVATE COOK. Bespoke Food for all Occasions. Parties, special occasions, holiday home catering, pop-up food. Friendly personal service. Ring or email: 01544 350559/ 07870 752325. ruthwatsonfood@gmail.com YARBOROUGH HOUSE BOOKSHOP, MARKET SQUARE, BISHOP’S CASTLE 01588 638318 CAFE serving coffee, tea and cakes. Open Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun, 10am-5pm. SPECIALISES IN Secondhand classical music, 5000 CDs, 1000 LPs, 7000 books. Come and browse.

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EVENTS

Sat 2 June KINGTON SUMMER FOOD AND DRINK Kington celebrates seasonal produce from the Marches. 50 plus stall holders of a wonderful variety in the Town centre, 9.30am-3.30pm, free event and free parking. Information summerfoodfest@gmail.com

music

JUNE Fri 1 June SULTANA BROTHERS Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford. ABBA MANIA Tribute. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm, 01584 811442. THE SOUND OF MUSICALS Reet Petite, West St, Leominster. THE GLOBE BIG WEEKEND Featuring Electric Swing Circus plus DJs Seritone and Klarc. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £12 earlybird, 01497 821762. BLACK ‘N’ BLUES BAND Stag, Llanidloes. MARK LATIMER / TREV DAVIES TRIO Chequers, Etnam St, Leominster. REGGAE NIGHT Featuring Captain Accident & The Disasters and Fat Cat Sound. The Lost ARC, Rhayader, £7.50, www.thelostarc.co.uk TEMPA AND ELLEN Yew Tree, Peterstow, 9pm. BUILT FOR COMBAT Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. CHRIS WEBB The Left Bank, Bridge St, Hereford.

GOOD TO GO Dun Cow, Shrewsbury. HAY FESTIVAL Featuring Trio HLK and Evelyn Glennie, 9pm, Oxfam Moot, £15. 01497 822629, www.hayfestival.org

Sat 2 June ANDY CUTTING Acoustic folk. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 7.45pm, £14, 01743 234970. SATURDAY SHENANIGANS Super Sonic Disco plus live set from Captain Accident & The Disasters. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £10 earlybird, 01497 821762. LIVE MUSIC The Crown Inn, Oakengates, 01952 610888. MINNIE’S MOOCHERS Swing, jive and great fun. Saturday Cafe, The Courtyard, Hereford, 12-2pm, free. FOLK DOWN THE TRACK The Heart of Wales Railway celebrates 150 years. Castle Inn, Knucklas, 6.30pm, 01547 528792, www.heart-of-wales.co.uk BY THE TOWER Bull Hotel, Ludlow.

TOMMY MILLS Part of Gwanwyn Festival with taster sessions in various arts, refreshments followed by concert in the evening. Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, 01686 688369. HIDE YOUR EYES Supported by The Young and the Restless and Apathy Avenue. Reet Petite, West St, Leominster. HAY FESTIVAL Featuring Silment Disco with Amy Lame, 9pm, Cube, £10. Show of Hands with Miranda Sykes, 9pm, Tata Tent, £15. 01497 822629, www.hayfestival.org RUBBLE The Plough, Whitecross, Hereford. DYNAMIX Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. TUBULAR BRASS Arranged and conducted by Sandy Smith this standard format brass band look to take the genre into new era of contemporary music. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7.30pm, £16, 01686 614555. LIVE @ THE WATERFRONT Featuring Matahari. Waterfront Bar, Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 1-3pm, free, 01874 611622. AUTUMN GOLD Joined by two other bands, Main Street and Gold. Yarpole Parish Hall, 8pm, £5. In aid of Cancer Research. THE STICKY CARPET QUIZ NIGHT CABARET Simon and Paul of Rooftop Theatre will be your hosts for a journey back through the building’s history. Bring a team. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 8pm, £5, 01584 878141.

Electric Swing Circus, The Globe Big Weekend

LOUISE JORDAN - NO PETTICOATS HERE Singer, songwriter and musician Louise Jordan tells the stories of inspirational women who challenged expectations in WWI. For ages 12+. Chapel Lawn Village Hall, 7.30pm, £10/£5, 01547 530871. Arts Alive.

ALMELEY STEADY SESSION The Bells Inn, Almeley, near Kington, HR3 6LF, www.almeleysteadysession. wordpress.com BRINGING ON BACK THE 60S With New Amen Corner, Mike D’Abo and Little Miss Sixties. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £22.50, 01743 281281.

Fri 8 June LEGEND - THE MUSIC OF BOB MARLEY The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £24.50/£22.50, 01432 340555.

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Sat 2 June OPEN MIC Ledbury Community Hall, 7pm, £5, bring a bottle, 01531 632968.

Sun 3 June LOUISE JORDAN - NO PETTICOATS HERE See 2 June for details. Llanwarne Village Hall, 7.30pm, £10/£5, 01981 540406. Arts Alive. STEVE FAIRBRACHE The Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm. GARDEN TEAS & MUSIC The Heart of Wales Railway celebrates 150 years. Featuring Bandamania & Whitton Voices. Upper House, Knucklas from 2pm, 01547 528792, www.heart-of-wales.co.uk BANDSTAND BUSKERS Presents Sonya Smith. The Left Bank, Bridge St, Hereford. DAVE ONIONS Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4.30pm. RED RIVER BLUES Queen’s Head, St James St, Monmouth, 01600 712767. STEVE & BEN SOMERS Country band. Hermon Chapel Arts Centre, Oswestry, 01691 662196.

Mon 4 June 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 5 June VINTAGE JAZZ REVIVAL Rose and Crown, Ludlow, 9pm. OPEN MIC NIGHT The Courtyard, Hereford, 8pm, free, 01432 340555.

OPEN MIC The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm. PETER DYKE Evening Gala organ concert on the theme of ‘New Worlds’. Hereford Cathedral, 7.15pm, £10, students £4 from Cathedral shop or on the door. UPTON BISHOP JAZZ CLUB Featuring Cafe Manouche. The Millennium Hall, Upton Bishop, 7.30pm, tickets £10, 07970 343148.

Wed 6 June THE DRAGON BAND The Horse and Jockey, Churchstoke. THE BUTCHERS DOGS With guests Mark & Jenny, Justin Lewis Preece, Brent Lee Wakeford & The Shadow Managment. Dukes Arms, Presteigne, 8.30pm, £3 on the door. TRUCKSTOP HONEYMOON Tales of cheating spouses, bad attitudes short-change romances, endless asphalt and dodgy diners, all told with a ‘psychobilly’ sense of playfulness, ringing banjo and a bass as certain as a highway centreline. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 8pm, £7 from Courtyard Antiques or 01544 267163. Full Circle gig. TRIO HLK Jazz guitar, contemporary classical piano and masterful percussion. Queen’s Head, St James St, Monmouth, 01600 712767.

Thurs 7 June

LIVE MUSIC Elephant & Castle, Dawley. MOVER & FRIENDS Reet Petite, West St, Leominster. FRIDAY LIVE Featuring Phil King. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £5 earlybird, 01497 821762. LIVE MUSIC Dun Cow, Shrewsbury. LEOMINSTER FESTIVAL Featuring ‘Songs From the Shows’, lunchtime performance by local singers, during the interval enjoy a two-course lunch for £10 which must be prebooked. Lion Ballroom, Leominster, 12pm, 01568 616460. EX CATHEDRA ‘Summer Music by Candlelight’. St Mary’s Church, Shrewsbury, 7.15pm, 0333 666 3366. HOT ROD 55 Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. WITHOUT FLIGHT Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford. BAND OPEN MIC Hosted by Rhythm Thieves. Drums and backline provided. Sun Inn, Leintwardine, 8pm. VAPOR Yew Tree, Peterstow, 9pm. FREE MUSIC FRIDAY Featuring The John Wesley Harding Project. Left Bank, Bridge St, Hereford, 9pm.

A STORY OF THE BEACH BOYS Tribute. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £18, 01873 850805.

FOLK IN THE FOYER Featuring Slippery Slope. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, 01885 488575.

LIVE MUSIC The Crown Inn, Oakengates, 01952 610888.

SOUNDS OF SIMON Paul Simon tribute. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm, 01584 811442.

LEOMINSTER FESTIVAL Featuring The Kindle Singers, Lion Ballroom, Leominster, 1.30pm, £5 in aid of the Moravian Church Organ Appeal. The Big Street Pub Quiz, The Grape Vaults and Broad St, Leominster, 7.30pm, £2, teams of 6. 01568 616460.

TOTALLY TINA Tribute. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £16, 01600 772467.

Sat 9 June CONTRABAND Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

Fri 1 Sat 2

JUNE MUSIC

THE SOUND OF MUSICALS HIDE YOUR EYES supported by The Young & The Restless and Apathy Avenue Fri 8 MOVER & FRIENDS Sat 9 THE STRAYS Fri 15 OPEN MIC hosted by Wisenheimer Sat 16 THE ROGUES Thurs 21 BLUES NIGHT WITH MR H Fri 22 KATON & PHEME & JAKEBOB Drum & Bass Sat 30 THE WILL KILLEEN BAND

Reet Petite, 18 West Street, Leominster

07484 545368

ACOUSTIC SESSION Yew Tree, Peterstow, 3pm. FIREBALLS UK Richmond Place Club, Edgar St, Hereford, 3-5pm, 01432 356529. DECOSTRUTTORI POSTMODERNISTI An entertaining rollercoaster ride through the history of music. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £15/£13.50, 01743 281281.

Mon 11 June DECOSTRUTTORI POSTMODERNISTI An entertaining rollercoaster ride through the history of music. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.45pm, £16/£12, 01432 340555.

Decostruttori Postmodernisti

Sat 9 June LIVE @ THE WATERFRONT Featuring The Lusias. Waterfront Bar, Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 1-3pm, free, 01874 611622. LEOMINSTER FESTIVAL Family Fun Day at The Grange, Leominster, 10am-4pm. Big Celebration Tea Party at Leominster Community Centre, 2.30-5pm, donations. ‘Seventh Sense!’, an evening of enchantment with magician and mind-reader, Mark Townsend, The Lion Ballroom, Leominster, 8pm, £8. The Strays, Reet Petite, West St, Leominster, 9pm, 01568 616460. CATCH 22 Llanerch Inn, near Llandrindod Wells. TABLE TOP GALA AFTERNOON Fundraising for Dance America. Lydbury North Village Hall, pitches available, contact 01588 660513. SATURDAY SHENANIGANS Featuring Livestock Davies & The Lowdown Snakes. The Globe, Hay-onWye, 8pm, £7 earlybird, 01497 821762. PHOENIX SINGERS All Saints, Castlefields, 7.30pm, £8, under 18s free, 01743 245950. FEDORA CHIC Favourite jazz tunes. Saturday Cafe, The Courtyard, Hereford, 12-2pm, free. HARP, JAZZ & IMPROV CONCERT Featuring David Watkins, Pete Beresford, Jamie Brownfield and Steve Beresford. Christ Church, Bwlch-y-Cibau, near Llanfyllin, 7.30pm, £7, 0781 2512891. LITTLE RUMBA Bull Hotel, Ludlow. THE STRAYS Reet Petite, West St, Leominster.

ELKIE BROOKES Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £32.50-£27.50, 01743 281281.

STONED LOVE The Plough, Whitecross, Hereford. BEST OF BRASS Gala showcase of brass bands in aid of The Courtyard and The Music Pool. Featuring The BTM Band, Herefordshire Youth Brass Band and Ledbury Community Brass Band. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £16, 01432 340555.

Sun 10 June PRESTEIGNE POP CHOIR A programme of hits from the sixties to the present day. St John’s Church, Shobdon, 3.30pm, teas and cakes, donations on the door. IAN LUTHER BAND Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4.30pm. SAMMY JO The Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm. LIVE JAZZ PLUS SUNDAY ROASTS The Cliffe at Dinham, Ludlow, 12.303pm. Local quartet plays well-known standards, Latin and blues. Free entry, cocktails, light bits or book a table, 01584 872063. LEOMINSTER FESTIVAL Featuring the Birmingham Philharmonic Orchestra. Programme includes Faure, Walton and Saint-Saens. Priory Church, Leominster, 7.30pm, £15, 01568 616460. QUIZ NIGHT With cash prizes and light supper in aid of local charities. King’s Head, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm. BANDSTAND BUSKERS Present Drew & Marie playing soulful easy listening and well know songs. Left Bank, Bridge St, Hereford, 1.30pm. BELLEVILLE SWING Queen’s Head, St James St, Monmouth, 01600 712767.

Tues 12 June LUNCHTIME ORGAN RECITAL Featuring Jeremy Cole. Hereford Cathedral, 1.15pm. OPEN MIC The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762. BRECON JAZZ CLUB Featuring Juan Galiardo Trio. Muse Arts Centre, Brecon, 8pm, info@breconjazzclub.org VINTAGE JAZZ REVIVAL Rose and Crown, Ludlow, 9pm.

Wed 13 June CONCERT BAROQUE The first of a series of lunchtime concerts featuring professional musicians from Herefordshire and Shropshire. St Mary Magdalene’s Church, Leintwardine, 1pm, free, retiring collection. OPEN MIC White Horse Inn, Clun. SLIPPERY SLOPE Violin, steel drum, guitar, accordion. Nori’s Cafe, Leominster, £20 includes meal, please book in advance, 01568 612876. THE DRAGON BAND The Horse and Jockey, Churchstoke.

Manitoba Hal, The Globe

Andrew Riverstone

BLUES JAM The Rose & Crown, Ludlow, 07896 676189. OWEN MONEY’S JUKE BOX HEROES 11 Meet The Travelling Wrinklies and a quartet of star performers. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £15, 01600 772467.

Sat 16 June LIVE @ THE WATERFRONT Featuring Sarah Meek & Guy Shotton. Waterfront Bar, Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 1-3pm, free, 01874 611622. THE ROGUES Reet Petite, West St, Leominster.

Thurs 14 June

THE BIG SING Eight choirs from the Ludlow area will sing in Ludlow Market Square, 11am12pm, free. www.ludlowfringe.co.uk

ANDREW RIVERSTONE Singer/guitarist. Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 8pm, 01531 632250.

ORGAN RECITAL By Thomas Trotter. St Laurence’s Church, Ludlow, 1pm.

LIVE MUSIC The Crown Inn, Oakengates, 01952 610888.

CITY OF BRISTOL CHOIR St Laurence’s Church, Ludlow, 7.30pm, 01584 878141.

SIMON DEELEY’S BLUE HAZE QUARTET St Mary’s Hay-on-Wye, 7.30pm, £10, students £6, 07890 303681.

SATURDAY SHENANIGANS Featuring The Lonesome Stampede plus support from local acts. The Big Greenpeace Gig. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £5 earlybird, £7 on the door, 01497 821762.

Fri 15 June

DAVE PRICE & ERIKA LYONS Jazz piano and double bass. Saturday Cafe, The Courtyard, Hereford, 12-2pm, free. FAMILY FUN DAY Children’s activities, bar, barbecue. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, 12-4pm, 01588 676060. ALL THAT JAZZ Hot roaring 1920s and swinging 1930s sextet with guest dancer. The Bolthole, Leasowes Bank Farm, Ratlinghope, 8pm, £13, under 17s £6.50, 01743 790903. CANTATA CHOIR ‘Heaven and Earth’. Holy Trinity Church, Meole Brace, £10, students and under 18s free, 01939 260925, www.shrewsburycantatachoir.org.uk HAY MUSIC Featuring Zoe Martlew and Finnegan Downie-Dear. St Mary’s Church, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, £14, students £7, tickets from Richard Booth’s Bookshop, 01497 820322. BAD SPANIEL The Plough Inn, Whitecross, Hereford. OH LA LA MORE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL Featuring Mary Louise, Pigdaze and more. The Hollies, Bodenham, HR1 3JT, 7pm, £5 in advance, £7, womenvcancer18@gmail.com Fundraiser for Women’s Cancer charities.

FLASH A tribute to Queen. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £18.50, 01743 281281. OVER THE MOON Dun Cow, Shrewsbury. MID WALES RHYTHM & BLUES CLUB Present Manitoba Hal. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £10. Masterclass in the afternoon. www.midwalesrandb.club JEB NICHOLS Concert and launch of new CD. Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, 7pm, 01686 688369. LOST THE PLOT Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. THE RAGTIME JUG ORCHESTRA The New Harp Inn, Hoarwithy, 8pm. TONY CHRISTIE Performing his greatest songs. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £28.50, 01743 281281. BELLA COLLINS & GARETH EVANS Yew Tree, Peterstow, 9pm. MAZ MITRENKO Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford. OPEN MIC Hosted by Wisenheimer. Reet Petite, West St, Leominster.

MR H Blues night. Reet Petite, West St, Leominster.

Whalebone & Kate Innes

FOLK NIGHT Acoustic folk musicians playing Irish/ English traditional music. King’s Head, Tenbury Wells, 8pm. LITTLE RUMBA Vaults, Bishop’s Castle. THE SIMON KING ORGAN TRIO Groove-infused jazz incorporating blues, funk and Latin. Ludlow Brewery, 7.30pm, £12/£10, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk

Fri 22 June Sat 16 June

Tues 19 June

CHARLIE HEALY Bull Hotel, Ludlow.

LUNCHTIME ORGAN RECITAL Featuring Peter Morris. Hereford Cathedral, 1.15pm.

THE VILLAGE QUIRE With actor Phil Smith. ‘Highdays and Holidays’. Orleton Village Hall, 7.30pm, £10. Bring your own refreshments and glasses, 01568 780833. Fundraiser for Mind. THE KILKENNYS Ireland’s newest balladeers. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £21.50, 01743 281281. UNCONVENTIONALS Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. WHALEBONE & KATE INNES ‘Flocks of Words’. Award winning acoustic trio and award-winning poet and author Kate Innes with a hypnotic blend of music and poetry exploring landscape and the human soul. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £10, 01584 878141.

Sun 17 June THE DECIBELLES An a-cappella ladies singing ensemble singing light classical, folk, world, jazz and pop. Willow Globe, Llanwrthwl, near Rhayader, 7pm, £10, £5 children, 01597 811487. IAN PARKER BAND Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4.30pm. HIJINX CEILIDH BAND St Laurence’s Church, Ludlow, 6pm, 01584 878141. DAN JAMES Queen’s Head, St James St, Monmouth, 01600 712767. PAUL DARKE The Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm. THE KIDDERMINSTER FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA Performing music from the Baroque period to the present day. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 3pm, £25-£21, 01743 281281.

OPEN MIC The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762. FLETCHER STRING QUARTET Programme includes Mozart, Mendelssohn and Gyorgy Kurtag. St Laurence’s Church, Ludlow, 1pm, 01584 878141. VINTAGE JAZZ REVIVAL Rose and Crown, Ludlow, 9pm.

Wed 20 June SHREWSBURY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Featuring pieces of classical and film music. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £15, under 18s £2, 01743 281281. THE CONSPIRITUALISTS Housmans Bar and Restaurant, Church Stretton, 8pm. MID BORDER ARTS AGM All welcome. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 8pm. THE DRAGON BAND The Horse and Jockey, Churchstoke.

Thurs 21 June ALISON HOLFORD & ELSPETH WILKES Cello and piano recital. Programme includes Benjamin Britten, Samuel Barber and Bohuslav Martinu. St Laurence’s Church, Ludlow, 1pm, 01584 878141. SUMMER MIX HCA Student Music Gig, featuring Extended Diploma Music Students showcasing original songs, world music and improvisation. Hereford College of Arts, Folly Lane, Hereford, 1pm & 7pm, 01432 273359.

JAZZ AT THE CLIFFE The Ludlow Jazz Collective plays wellknown jazz standards, Latin and blues. The Cliffe at Dinham, Ludlow, 8pm, free, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk MICRO BABY Dun Cow, Shrewsbury. SUMMER MIX HCA Student Music Gig, featuring Extended Diploma Music Students showcasing original songs, world music and improvisation. Hereford College of Arts, Folly Lane, Hereford, 1pm & 7pm, 01432 273359. SOLSTICE CELEBRATION Featuring Diskan. Irish/Breton trad music. New Inn, Pembridge, free, but if food is required, please book, 01544 388427, FRIDAY LIVE Featuring A Different Thread. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £5 earlybird, 01497 821762. EGO FRIENDLY Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. ELLIOTT SANSOM TRIO Clun Valley Jazz presents BBC Young Musician 2016 finalist. Town Hall, Bishop’s Castle, 8pm, £12, 01588 630023. BEARDY FOLK FESTIVAL Featuring Nick Heyward, Skerryvore, False Lights, 3 Daft Monkeys, Jim Moray, Chris Helme, Richard Digance, Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman, Grace Petrie, Urban Folk Quartet, Jess Morgan, Granny’s Attic, Tom Dibb, Orphan Colours, Joshua Burnell Band, Gary Stewart’s Graceland, Kitty MacFarlane, Kim Lowings & The Greenwood Jaywalkers, Kieran Towers & The Carrivick Sisters, Demi Marriner, Skinner & T’witch, Sinnober, Dan Webster, Tom Malachowski, Fly Yeti Fly, Eric Sedge, Joby Capper, Johnny Walters & The Savoy. Real ale, food, camping, solar showers, yoga, workshops, storytelling and more. Hopton Court, Cleobury Mortimer. www.beardyfolkfestival.co.uk

WITCHER Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford. FAITH - THE GEORGE MICHAEL LEGACY Tribute. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £24.50, 01432 340555.

Sat 23 June WELSH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Programme includes Mozart, Bach, Stokowski, Debussy and Tchaikovsky. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £17, under 16s free, 01874 611622. BOONDOGZ Reet Petite, West St, Leominster. LITTLE RUMBA & THE POOBAHS Kington Festival, 3-7pm. SATURDAY SHENANIGANS Featuring MELLT. The Globe, Hay-onWye, 8pm, £5 earlybird, 01497 821762. WORRIED MEN The Plough Inn, Whitecross, Hereford. BEARDY FOLK FESTIVAL See 22 June for details. Hopton Court, Cleobury Mortimer. www.beardyfolkfestival.co.uk BANDSTAND BUSKERS Present BouZa Tina. Left Bank, Bridge St, Hereford, 1pm. PAUL PARKER AND ALL THE RIGHT FRIENDS Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

Hatful of Rain PICNIC AND CONCERT English and Welsh poetry and music with Fiona and Gorwel Owen. The Pales Quaker Meeting House, Llandegley, 8pm, www.thepales.org.uk MIDSUMMER CEILIDH With Kirkophany, the Kirkpatrick family band. Lydbury North Village Hall, £9 adults, £21 family. Tickets 01588 660513 or 01588 680364. SAVANNAH Bull Hotel, Ludlow.

CHARLES OWEN Piano recital. Programme includes Bach, Ravel and Schubert. St Laurence’s Church, Ludlow, 7.30pm, 01584 878141. HATFUL OF RAIN British folk without the stiff upper lip! Brecon Cathedral, 5pm. Part of Convivium Festival, www.conviviumbrecon.com MY LEONARD COHEN Stewart D’Arrietta and his band. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £23.50, 01743 281281.

SEAN GAFFNEY ‘Acoustica’. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7.30pm, £2.50, 01686 614555.

Wed 27 June THE DRAGON BAND The Horse and Jockey, Churchstoke. AMERICANA SESSION King’s Head, Tenbury Wells, 8.30pm. DANIEL MARTINEZ FLAMENCO COMPANY ‘Art of Believing’. Methodist Church, 7.30pm, £12, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk

One Voice

Sat 23 June

Sun 24 June

Thurs 28 June

LIVE @ THE WATERFRONT Featuring Nylon and Steel Trio. Waterfront Bar, Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 1-3pm, free, 01874 611622.

CITIZENSHIP QUIZ Pub quiz with a difference! The Sitting Room, Blue Boar, 8pm, teams of four £3 per person, www.ludlowfringe. co.uk

ONE VOICE Powerhouse songs from iconic women in music, performed by a cast of six women. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £23/£22, 01432 340555.

QUIZ NIGHT The Oak, Wigmore, 7.30pm.

3 BONE JOINT Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 8pm.

CAR TREASURE HUNT An afternoon of great fun. Eaton Bishop Village Hall, 2pm, www.eatonbishopvillagehall.btck.co.uk

PAUL BAMBROUGH Piano recital. Programme includes JS Bach’s French Studies. St Laurence’s Church, Ludlow, 1pm, 01584 878141.

THE FORFEITS Lichfield Vaults, Church St, Hereford, 4pm.

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

KABOODLE COMMUNITY CHOIR Choral Mix with Four Part Harmony. The Chang Thai Garden, 12-1pm, The Square 1.30-2pm, Castle Gardens 3-4pm, free. www.ludlowfringe.co.uk STAY FABULOUS CABARET Carefree frolics, chair dancing, pole dancing, burlesque and Aerial with a dash of weirdness! The Chang Thai Garden, 7pm, free. www.ludlowfringe.co.uk THOMAS CAMERON English tenor. Methodist Church, 7.30pm, £12/£10. www.ludlowfringe.co.uk THE KAMAO QUARTET Manouche songs, swinging gypsy jazz, Django Reinhardt classics with a sprinkle of Brazilian Choro music. Ludlow Brewery, 8pm, £12/£10, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk FIONA & GORWEL OWEN English and Welsh poetry and music. The Pales Quaker Meeting House, Llandegley, 7pm, Pales.org.uk JC JAZZ Top jazz players. Saturday Cafe, The Courtyard, Hereford, 12-2pm, free. HEREFORD SOUL CHOIR Soul, gospel, Motown and more. St Leonard’s Church, Yarpole, 7.30pm, £10 in advance, £12 on the door, £5 children from www.wegottickets.com or email yarpoletickets@btinternet.com PRIDE AFTER PARTY Ludlow Pride 2018 After Party. The Compasses, Ludlow, 10pm, free. www.ludlowfringe.co.uk STRING FEVER Three brothers and one cousin, four string instruments and a generous amount of talent and comedy. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £16/£14, 01432 340555.

BEARDY FOLK FESTIVAL See 22 June for details. Hopton Court, Cleobury Mortimer. www.beardyfolkfestival.co.uk SEAN SAYE The Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm. THE SUNDAY EVENING CHILL Music from local bands and artists. Red Lion, Knighton, 7.30pm, 01547 428080. JAMES HUNT TONGUE ‘N’ GROOVE QUARTET The walled garden, Croft Castle, 2pm. RALPH MCTELL & WIZZ JONES Performing tracks from their album ‘About time Too’. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7pm, £25, 01743 281281. C JAM Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4.30pm. ANNETTE GREGORY ‘Ladies of Jazz’. Ludlow Brewery, 7.30pm, £13, £20 for two, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk

Tues 26 June VINTAGE JAZZ REVIVAL Rose and Crown, Ludlow, 9pm. OPEN MIC The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762. ROMAN KOSYAKOV Piano recital. Programme includes Haydn and Tchaikovsky. St Laurence’s Church, Ludlow, 1pm, 01584 878141.

FLAMENCO AND TAPAS Al fresco performance from Daniel Martinez alongside musicians, singers, violinist and dancer. Parkway Restaurant, 7.30pm, £15, complimentary tapas included, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk THE BROTHERS OF BLUES Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £12.50/£11.50, 01873 850805.

Fri 29 June PAUL PARKER Dun Cow, Shrewsbury. STONE & STALLION DJ set. The Chang Thai, Ludlow, 7.30pm, free, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk THE PSYCHIC CABARET With Carl John who can read your mind! The Sitting Room, Blue Boar, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £8, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk ACOUSTIC NIGHT With Joncan Kavlakoglu, Jack Brett and Gersom Engels. St Laurence’s Church, Ludlow, 7.30pm, 01584 878141. OPEN MIC Hosted by Mark Richards. Sun Inn, Leintwardine, 8pm. YOUNG MUSICIANS @ THE BREWERY Ludlow Brewery, 8pm, £5 on the door, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk

SHOW OF HANDS Steve Knightley and Phil Beer. The duo will be joined by singer and double bassist Miranda Sykes. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £22, 01874 611622.

Midnight Skyracer

CABARET AT THE BREWERY Magician, comedy, poetry, music and fun. Ludlow Brewery, 8pm, £10/£8, under 16s £5, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk HANNAH SANDERS & BEN SAVAGE Folk duo. The Courtyard, Hereford, 8pm, £15/£12, 01432 340555.

Fri 29 June SHOP FRONT HEROES White Horse Inn, Clun. THE ANIMATORS Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford. OVER THE MOON Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. MIDNIGHT SKYRACER Anglo-Irish girl power bluegrass. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 7.30pm, £11, under 18s £6, 01588 630321. BACK TO BACHARACH Three of the finest West End singers accompanied by a live 10-piece band recreating Burt Bacharach’s timeless hits. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £16, 01600 772467.

Sat 30 June THE MANFREDS ‘Makin’ Tracks Tour 2018’. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £25, 01584 878141. RAISE DA ROOF! A night of music, family fun and more from local musicians plus a DJ set from Max of Super Sonic Disco. Fundraiser for Callum. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 4pm, £10, 01497 821762. HEREFORD STRING ORCHESTRA Conductor: Roland Melia. Soloist: Rafael Todes. Programme includes MacCunn, Mendelssohn and Beethoven. Leominster Priory, 7.30pm, 01568 760633. LIVE @ THE WATERFRONT Featuring John Eyre. Waterfront Bar, Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 1-3pm, free, 01874 611622. DOWNSHIFT Bull Hotel, Ludlow.

BOOZEY BELLE’S VINTAGE COCKTAILS Presents and evening of Electro Swing with a Vintage Twist. 1940’s style atmosphere, retro bar serving cocktails. Dress to impress. The Women’s Centre, Ludlow, 8pm, £7.50, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk

TENBURY MUSIC FESTIVAL Featuring Lightning Seeds, The Rainbreakers, The Roustabouts, The Arosa, 4 Men Called Bob, Arcadia Roots, Liquorice Lounge, Blue Moon, Stone Mountain Sinners, Alphabetbackwards, Redwood, Shannon Flynn, Joncan Kavlakoglu, Sunset Service, Five Performance Poets. Food, camping, rain marquee, cocktail bar, beer tent. Early Bird ticket £18, 16-18 £9. Standard £22, 16-18 £11. Gate £28, 16-18 £14. Tickets from www.tenburymusicfestival.co.uk INDIGO MACHINE Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. KAREN SHARP & DICK PEARCE Plus Paul Sawtell Piano Trio. The Bolthole, Leasowes Bank Farm, Ratlinghope, 8pm, £13, under 17s £6.50, 01743 790903. THE RAGTIME JUG ORCHESTRA Authentic acoustic blues/roots duo. Saturday Cafe, The Courtyard, Hereford, 12-2pm, free. JAMES HUNT TONGUE ‘N’ GROOVE QUARTET Shobdon Food and Flying Festival, 1.30pm. THE WILL KILLEEN BAND Reet Petite, West St, Leominster. KNOCK ‘EM DEAD A night of live music from Moon Goose (psych rock) and Lena Sty (electronic singer songwriter). Plus DJ sets. Brookside Farm Micro Brewery (Radnorshire Ales), Water St, New Radnor, 7pm, £5, 01544 350315. TWO PUSH CHARLIE Vaga Tavern, Hereford. GREAT LUDLOW GET TOGETHER Street party with music, crafts and games. Bring food. Castle Square, Ludlow, 11am-4pm, free with donations, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk CONTRAST The Plough Inn, Whitecross, Hereford. SHREWSBURY CHORAL SOCIETY ‘Choral Music for Summer Journeys’. St Alkmund’s Church, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £15 adults, children free, 01743 232236.

THAT’LL BE THE DAY A celebration for all the true fans of the golden era of popular music. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7.30pm, £24.50/£23.50, 01686 64555.

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

Mon 2 July CIDER CITY JAZZMEN The Barrels, St Owen’s St, Hereford, 01432 274968. BRIMFIELD FOLK CLUB Brimfield Village Hall, Brimfield, near Ludlow, 7.30pm, 01584 711480 www. roger435.wixsite.com/brimfieldfolkclub. AMERICANA SESSION Grape Vaults, Leominster, 8pm.

Tues 3 July VINTAGE JAZZ REVIVAL Rose and Crown, Ludlow, 9pm.

UPTON BISHOP JAZZ CLUB Featuring Cafe Manouche. The Millennium Hall, Upton Bishop, 7.30pm, tickets £10, 07970 343148.

BILLY WHIZZ/SLEEPY RIOT/THE WAY Ledbury British Legion, free entry. Fundraiser for St Michael’s Hospice.

Wed 4 July

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

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

Thurs 5 July ALMELEY STEADY SESSION The Bells Inn, Almeley, near Kington, HR3 6LF, www.almeleysteadysession. wordpress.com

Fri 6 July LINTON FESTIVAL Music, real ale and cider festival. Featuring Think Floyd, Pat McManus, Travelling Redwing, Big Country, Sarischorr, Beborah Bonham, Davy Knowles, Dr Feelgood, Lavendore Rogue, The Malone Sibun Band, Kyla Brox, Babajack, Catfish, Starlite Campbell Band. Near Ross-on-Wye, tickets on sale from £20, www.lintonfestival.org Raising funds for local charities.

TREORCHY MALE CHOIR Knighton Community Centre, 7pm, £15 in advance by 22 June, £20 on the door, if available, tickets from knightonrotarytreasurer@gmail.com or 01547 540593 or Tower House Gallery. All profits to Air Ambulances and local charities. Knighton & District Rotary Club. BEER ON THE WYE FESTIVAL Featuring Whalebone at 3pm, Nature of Wires at 4.30pm, Last Tree Squad at 6pm, The Rooters at 7.30pm and Skabucks at 9.30pm. Hereford Rowing Club, hot food, beers, ciders and perries, camping, www.beeronthewye.org.uk

Sun 8 July LINTON FESTIVAL Music, real ale and cider festival. See 6 July for details. Near Rosson-Wye, tickets on sale from £20, www.lintonfestival.org Raising funds for local charities. BRECON JAZZ CLUB Featuring Hot Club Trio. Hot Club Swing, Cafe Jazz, Cardiff, CF10 1PL, 6.30pm, £5 on the door. MID WALES R & B CLUB Featuring Elles Bailey. The Muse, Brecon, 7.30pm, £10, 07971 834256. BEER ON THE WYE FESTIVAL Featuring Nikki Rous at 2.30pm. Hereford Rowing Club, hot food, beers, ciders and perries, camping, www.beeronthewye.org.uk

SKB Dun Cow, Shrewsbury. BOURBON ALLEY BAND Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford. MARK LATIMER / TREV DAVIES TRIO Chequers, Etnam St, Leominster. BEER ON THE WYE FESTIVAL Featuring Vo & Tyler at 6pm, Mamma Funk at 7.30pm and Wayne Martin Band at 9.30pm. Hereford Rowing Club, hot food, beers, ciders and perries, camping, www.beeronthewye.org.uk

Sat 7 July NICOLA’S PICNIC PARTY Bring a picnic and enjoy games, activities, live music, bar and food. The Warden, Presteigne, 3-10pm. Sheep Music. LINTON FESTIVAL Music, real ale and cider festival. See 6 July for details. Near Rosson-Wye, tickets on sale from £20, www.lintonfestival.org Raising funds for local charities. CONCERTS FOR CRASWALL Piano Quartet. Programme includes Dohnanyi, Dvorak and Brahms. Dore Abbey, Abbeydore, 7.30pm, £20-£12, students £10, 01981 510570.

Music Workshops

Fri 8 - Sun 10 June SINGING WEEKEND With Helen Chadwick. Hill Cottage Retreats, Rhos-y-Meirch, Knighton, www.hillcottageretreats.co.uk Sat 9 June FIDDLE WORKSHOP ‘Know Your Bow’ with tutor Kitty Greenwood. A day devoted to the Art of Bowing. The course will be limited to 8 players and will include some individual tutorials, as well as group activities. Fee £45 including lunch & home-made cake! Diddlebury, Shropshire, SY7 9DJ. Contact Kitty 01584 841564 folkfiddleteacher@gmail.com Sun 10 June THE MYTH OF VENICE – MUSIC AND THE SOUND OF POWER A Border Marches Early Music Forum workshop for singers and instrumentalists: curtals, cornetts, sackbuts, viol and violin family instruments, recorders and plucked continuo (A = 440). Tutor: Gawain Glenton. 10am-4.30pm. Burton Court, Eardisland, Leominster, HR6 9DN. £17 for Early Music Fora members, £19 non-members, £5 students. Prior booking essential. Contact Marna Gowan on 01684 565 707 or marna.gowan@btinternet.com Details and an application form see www.bmemf.org.uk Sun 17 June FOLK SONGS FROM THE LANDSCAPE With Fiona Evans of Decibels. Explore the landscape along the Willow Way through voice and song. Learn some songs, hear some songs and compose a brand new Willow Way inspired folksong together. Willow Globe, Llanwrthwl, near Rhayader, 3.30pm-5.30pm, £10, £5 children, 01597 811487.

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Sun 24 June 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. trevorchalkley@gmail.com. Monday BRECON TOWN BAND REHEARSALS Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, details contact Dave Jones, 01874 623650. Monday THE GARRICK SINGERS The Courtyard, Hereford, 12-1.30pm and 2-3.30pm. £5 per session, 01432 340555. Mondays ALIVE & KICKIN’ CHOIR Old Muse, Glamorgan St, Brecon, 7-9pm, £5 public, £3 students/staff. tanyawalkermusic@hotmail.com Mondays BRECON TOWN BAND REHEARSALS Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 01874 623650. 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. Mondays BEAT IT - DRUMMING FOR DEMENTIA Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 10.30am-12pm, free, 07875 090946. 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.

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EXHIBITION ‘OUT OF THE HILLS 2nd - 17th June A group exhibition of 12 artists featuring the work of painters, sculptors, textile artists, glass artists and woodcarvers. For more information see our website.

The Bookery, Manor Farm, Brampton Bryan, Bucknell, SY7 0DH Off A4113 Knighton Road. JAZZ BRUNCH Saturday 14th July, 11am-2pm Tel: 01547 530744 OPEN EVERY DAY aardvaark@btconnect.com www.aardvark-books.com Live jazz from Ludlow Jazz Collective and a delicious brunch (with possibly a mimosa on the side). Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm

Tuesday LEOMINSTER COMMUNITY CHOIR Choir leader: Olivia Preye. No auditions, no need to read music. World, folk music, anything goes. 7-8.30pm at Leominster Community Centre. 01568 369074. Tuesday ST MICHAELS SINGERS Welcome interest from new singers, (particularly basses and tenors!) If you are interested please phone our Chairperson Pat Mutton on 01584 819875. We meet on Tuesday evenings at 7.30pm in St Michael’s Village Hall, near Tenbury Wells. Tuesdays SAMBA BRECON Sue on 07792 165481 or Gill on 01497 821631. 7-9pm, Village Hall just outside Brecon. Tuesday WHITTON VOICES Mixed community choir. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 8-10pm, £6. All welcome. Led by Sue Harris, 01547 550158. Wednesdays PLAY IT BY EAR For all melody instruments. Learn essential repertoire and take part in local pub sessions. This sociable course will develop your musicianship and understanding of folk traditions. Expert guidance from tutor Kitty Greenwood. Booking essential. For full details contact Kitty 01584 841564 folkfiddleteacher@gmail.com 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. Wednesday ROCKSPRING COMMUNITY CHOIR All welcome particularly men! Minimal charge. Rockspring Community Centre, Ludlow. 01584 529053. Wednesday LUDLOW LARKS COMMUNITY CHOIR Led by Polly Bolton. Songs from around the world. Ludlow Women’s Centre, 7.30pm-9.30pm. 01584 823609 or info@oak-barn.co.uk or www.jollypages.co.uk/larks

Wednesday DRUMMING FOR DEMENTIA The Courtyard, Hereford, 2-3.30pm, £2 per session, 01432 340555. Thursday EDGE CHAMBER CHOIR Auditioned chamber choir led by Ros Crouch. Friends Meeting House, Ludlow, 7.30-9.30pm. 01584 841053 or ros.crouch@gmail.com Thursday BELLA A CAPPELLA All-female 4-part close harmony singing group. Oscars, Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7.15-9.45pm, email aimoevo@hotmail.co.uk Thursday PRESTEIGNE POP CHOIR Contact John Hymas for details: 07969 440183, john@johnhymas.com Thursday VOICE ACADEMY AT THE COURTYARD For ages 13+. The Courtyard, Hereford, 4.30-6pm, £4 per session, 01432 340555. Thursday CLUNSONGBIRDS 10 -11.30am in Hightown Hall. Songs to brighten up the day, all taught by ear. £5 per week. Led by Sue Harris 01547 550158 sumarieharris@btinternet.com Thursday CANTORION LLANDRINDOD Mixed choir, early/classical music. Howey VH, 7.45pm, 01874 754774. First Thursdays BLACK HILL TUNE CLUB 2pm at the Crown Inn Longtown. Free. 01432 263495. Friday MUSIC TIME For under 5s. The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury, 10.30am-11.30am, 01743 234970. Friday FAMILY MUSIC MAKERS Fun sessions for parents and toddlers 12.30-2pm, £4 per adult and child pair, under 1s free. The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.

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band directory APPLEBY KINSEY a contemporary folk and jazz quartet: acoustic guitar, flute, saxophones, double bass, two female vocalists. A large repertoire of original songs from tender, lyrical, slightly dark, to up-tempo latin jazz and folk. Live original music with authenticity and sophistication for events, festivals, weddings, clubs. www.applebykinsey. com or call Ken on 07979 542 449. BANDAMANIA Community band playing wild and wonderful traditional music. Perfect for ceilidhs, parties and all sorts of local events. Sue Harris 01547 550158 sumarieharris@btinternet.com MARTIN BLAKE: Fingerpickin’ good guitar, banjo and vocals in a variety of line-ups from duo to 6 piece, including Whiskey River (5/6 piece electric Swamp Rock band) The Whiskey River Quartet (Acoustic 4 piece version), The Whiskey River Boys (duo version of the same), The Grass Snakes (6 piece Honky-Tonk Bluegrass Band with loads of harmony vocals), and Blakes III, (eclectic long standing trio with clarinet, fiddle, guitar & 3 part harmony vocals) - Pubs, Clubs, Parties, Weddings, Divorces etc. Contact: 07846 669890 or 01432 342018. Email: martin@martinblake.co.uk Website: www.martinblake.co.uk THE BUTCHER’S DOGS - Two crazy, high octane Irish Bluegrass Country Americana Rockabilly loving dudes with a lust for life have guitars, banjos and mandolins to bring a borderland Ho-Down to a place of your choice. Will travel, have played in London, Liverpool, Bristol and Cardiff. Contact Toby 07870 781853, John 01544 230699, email eurolott@tiscali.co.uk CHRISIE J LOCAL VOCALIST! I sing Jazz. Soul, Musical Theatre, Pop and Rock. For more information or to make a booking email chrisiej20@gmail.com or phone 07968 893719. Have a look at my social media for performance videos and more information. Also looking for a band so get in touch if interested. D E C I B E L L E S An a cappella ladies singing ensemble based in the Hay-on-Wye area. Available for parties, concerts, working with you to create a unique musical experience for your occasion. www.decibelles-hay.co.uk 07855 348122. DISKAN Breton-Irish-Balkan music, well established band with wide touring and festival experience, available for gigs, private events, ceilidhs, art’s centre performances. Various formats available (from two to four musicians: flute, fiddle, guitar, bouzouki, double bass, vocals). Follow us on Facebook. Tel: 07588 858010. Email: imiletitch@aol.co.uk THE FORDSONS. The Fordson family present a programme of old-timey, mountain and early bluegrass music - the content is morally good. String band music from the early 20th century - breakdowns, fiddle and banjo tunes and cautionary songs of love and loss. Contact Pa Fordson on 01981 241436 or email thefordsons@gmail.com GROOVE DYNAMITE ignites the fuse to your dancing shoes! This 8 piece function band brings explosive Soul, Funk and Disco to parties, weddings and special events, packing dance floors across Shropshire and surrounding counties. For bookings/enquiries email groovedynamite@gmail.com, www.groovedynamite.co.uk or 07964 714754.

HOT CLIMATE Ultimate party band, best 6-piece line up ever. For top musical entertainment at your party/ wedding/festival or corporate function. Book now! New footage on www.hotclimate.co.uk. Contact Charlie 01568 613895 or mobile 07702 528088 anytime! LITTLE RUMBA A classy four piece band featuring Hugh, John, Jacqui & Pete, from The Tango Band and The Rumbajax, playing moody, melancholy music everything from East European and South American to the Blues. Viola, violin, accordion, saxophones, guitar, vocals and bass. 01547 520339 www.littlerumba.com THE LUDLOW JAZZ COLLECTIVE Local Quartet/Quintet with singer if required, playing smooth sounds of well-known standards, Latin and blues. Available for all types of events and celebrations. Contact Paul Brooks 07980 822014. Email pppbrooks@gmail.com MELOMANICS Principally a wacky Duo with an amazingly dynamic sound, playing their eclectic and cosmopoloitan repertoire with engaging humour and infectious energy (sustainable). Far more than just great music. And stilts if appropriate. Find out just how much fun a ceilidh really can be. Either with the minimal, but inspirational option of Tim calling and playing, or if really necessary, with a separate caller. Ideal for parties, weddings, fund-raising events, festivals, shows, pubs, restaurants, etc. Scottish, Irish and French-themed specialities (Timoléon pour vos soirées francaises). For info call Tim on 01743 719438, or Rich 01743 718612. Email tim@melomanics.co.uk. Website www.melomanics.co.uk NEW TRICKS Lively 4-piece 60’s, 70’s band playing classic tunes of the era. With some blues/rock and country/rock. Barry 07754 534406 or David 01568 612661. ObScUrE A multi-talented, well-rehearsed fun band. With songs from Kings of Leon, ZZ Top, Eric Clapton, Stereophonics, Dire Straits, Peter Frampton, Oasis, Beatles, Rolling Stones and more. Blues to Ballads. Rock to Reggae. Soul to Swing. Tenbury Wells based. Tel: 07951 449658. THE RAGTIME JUG ORCHESTRA A roots string-band (duo) recreating the sounds of the early 20th century America, playing a good-time mix of blues, skiffle and Americana music. We like to get audiences involved! Available for festival, events, parties, folk clubs, pubs and bars; performance presentations and workshops for all occasions too. Web: www.ragtimejug.co.uk Contact: John; 01594 861151. Email: info@ragtimejug.co.uk Facebook. com: ragtime jug orchestra. RED ETHEL A contemporary, classy, affordable jazz/folk fusion trio, consisting of her and two hims, bringing you gorgeous lead vocals, luscious harmonies, guitars, percussion and double bass. Totally unique, beautiful, original material, guaranteed to leave you feeling good all over. Details and CD’s www.redethel.co.uk REVEREND FERRIDAY Upbeat One Man Blues Band. Playing driving slide guitar with rockabilly flair, seasoned with a touch of Americana, a mix of stomping originals and traditional classics. Available for all occasions, large or small. Contact the Reverend: 01584 711700 - 07766 185451 - revferriday@gmail.com - www.revferriday.com

RHYTHM THIEVES Funky, folky and fun. Firm favourites at festivals, pubs, parties and events around the Midlands and beyond, Rhythm Thieves are a lively must-see band who deliver an unforgettable and highly entertaining night out. “Full of fire and enthusiasm” Mike Harding, BBC Radio 2 “Great, super, lovely - our resident band” Genevieve Tudor. BBC Radio Midlands Folk Show. “If they don’t make you smile, you’re probably dead.” Wheaton Aston Folk Festival Tel: 01568 770 134, e-mail rhythmthieves@hotmail.com SAMBUCA Ludlow based acoustic trio, playing a nice mix of jazz standards, classic blues, sambas etc. For more information call Richard 07974 399524. SEAN SAYE Singer/guitarist, professional, self contained, large repertoire. Music mostly, but not exclusively, from the 60’s and 70’s. Great sound, no recorded backing. Contact tel: 07734 399497 or email seansaye@yahoo. co.uk. FInd me on YouTube: Sean Saye. SILVER BRANCH (Ceilidh and Concert Band). CEILIDH BAND with caller. Available for weddings/birthday parties/fund raisers, etc. For photos/videos please see our Facebook page. For further enquiries, ring David on 01982 540832 or Anna on 07980 961187. SILVER BRANCH (UN-CALLED FOR) - Five piece cutting edge instrumental Folk Band. Available for concerts/gigs. Tel nos. as above. SIR DANCELOT 4/5 piece ceilidh/twmpath band. Far and away the best exponents of traditional dance music of the British Isles and beyond for miles around and leagues beneath. Concertina, mandolin, fiddles, whistles, cittern, jews harp... Available for weddings, parties and public events. For information and bookings, contact: Cornelius 01686 411147 corns@mousemusic.co.uk or Peter 07561 820509. www.sirdancelot.co.uk SLIPPERY SLOPE Silly, melancholy and beautiful music played on accordion, fiddle, guitar and steel pan. From ska to klezmer via a Parisian cafe and a Russian vodka bar. For more info please call Jo or Ben on 01981 510136 see www.slipperyslope.org.uk or email slipperyslope@hotmail.com

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

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theatre Wed 13 June ID NIGHT - A NIGHT AT THE CIRCUS The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £5, 01432 340555. Thurs 14 - Sat 16 June FAMILY PLANNING ABERGAVENNY THEATRE GROUP. Misunderstandings and mishaps abound in this beautifully crafted comedy by Wales’s playwright Frank Vickery. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £8.50/£7.50, 01873 850805.

The Nature of Forgetting

PERFORMANCE Until Thurs 7 June UNICORNS, ALMOST A one man show about the life and poetry of WWII poet, Keith Douglas. Written by Owen Sheers and directed by John Retallack. The Swan, Hay-on-Wye, 5pm & 8pm, tickets from www.unicornsalmost.com and at 20 Castle St, Hay on Wye. Sat 2 June WUTHERING HEIGHTS HOTBUCKLE THEATRE COMPANY. Live music, humour and inventiveness. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 8pm, £12, students £10, 07967 517125. Sat 2 & Sun 3 June FESTIVAL! PENTABUS YOUNG WRITERS. 14 short plays by 16 young writers from the Marches. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7pm Saturday, 4pm & 7pm Sunday, £10/£8, 01432 340555. Wed 6 June THE NATURE OF FORGETTING THEATRE RE present a powerful, explosive and joyous piece about what is left when memory is gone. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £15/£12, 01432 340555. Wed 6 June BELONGING A RE-LIVE PRODUCTION. Belonging follows the lives of two families as they discover that love and laughter don’t have to stop because of dementia. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 2pm & 7.30pm, £10, 01873 850805. Fri 8 June HONEY Come and explore a patchwork of life in the Welsh mountains where bees, bomb disposal and autism are all wrapped up in folk music to squeeze your senses. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £13/£11, 01432 340555. Tues 12 June THE MILL ON THE FLOSS Maggie Tulliver worships her brother Tom and is desperate to win the approval of her parents, but her passionate, wayward nature and her fierce intelligence bring her into a constant conflict with her family. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £14/£12, 01432 340555.

Sat 16 June PHILLIP NORTHFIELD MIND READER The Sitting Room, Blue Boar, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £7, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk Sat 16 - Wed 20 June THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR TWO SCORE THEATRE COMPANY. Fusing pantomime with farce. A daft romp, perfect for midsummer madness! Ludlow Brewery, 7.30pm, £12, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk Tues 19 & Wed 20 June MOBILE PHONE SHOW HCA Extended Diploma 1st Year Performing Arts Students bring several entwined stories to life. Hereford College of Arts, Folley Lane, Hereford, Tues 7pm, Wed 1pm & 7pm, 01432 273359. Thurs 21 June FORGET ME NOT - THE ALZHEIMER’S WHODUNNIT A murder mystery set on a dementia ward from comic, poet and psych nurse Rob Gee. Methodist Church, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £12/£10, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk Thurs 21 June LAST RESORT 2 MAGPIES THEATRE. Last Resort is an alternative future for Guantanomo Bay. The waterboarding has stopped and the military base has been reclaimed as a holiday destination. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.45pm, £12/£10, 01432 340555. Thurs 21 June A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM MID POWYS YOUTH THEATRE’S Junior team present a magical mid-summer solstice performance of an abridged version of Midsummer Night’s Dream. Willow Globe, Llanwrthwl, near Rhayader, 7pm, £6, £4 children, 01597 811487. Thurs 21 - Sat 23 June BLOOD BROTHERS (PLAY VERSION) CONCEPT PLAYERS. Following the lives of Liverpudlian twins Eddie and Mickey as they grow up during the 70s and 80s unaware of their relationship to each other after being separated at birth. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £12, 01873 850805. The Mill on the Floss

Thrill Me: The Leopold & Leob Story

Thurs 21 - Sat 23 June BLACKADDER GOES FORTH OFF CENTRE THEATRE present the stage version of the classic TV comedy series set in WWI. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £10, 01600 772467. Thurs 21 - Sat 23 June HOME CONQUEST PRODUCTIONS. A drama written by David Story. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, 01885 488575. Thurs 21 - Mon 25 June AS YOU LIKE IT HERE TO THERE PRODUCTIONS. It’s the swinging 60s and life at the court of the usurping Duke Frederick is lived on the edge - overflowing with tensions, intrigues and brotherly hate. Ludlow Castle, 7pm, £15/£13, bring seating, picnic and be prepared! www.ludlowfringe.co.uk Fri 22 June THRILL ME: THE LEOPOLD & LEOB STORY Telling a shocking true story of two rich kids, one obsessed with crime, the other love. Together they commit the perfect crime. Or do they? Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £16.50/£15, students £9, 01743 281281.

Fri 22 June THE LIFE AND TIMES OF A TAT MAN From his home in the scrapyard, the Tat Man tells rag-andtat tales of travelling folk and bloody births, blacksmiths, devils and magical horses. The Charlton Arms, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £10/£8, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk Sat 23 June PLEASE STOP THE DARK Exploring the complex issue of PTSD through the poet’s encounters with the personified characters of Trauma and Pain. Adult themes and language. The Sitting Room, Blue Boar, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £10, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk Sun 24 June STOLEN DEVIL’S VIOLIN. A young woman goes missing. The search for her uncovers secrets which threaten to destroy her family. The critically acclaimed Devil’s Violin present an enchanting blend of words and music. Willow Globe, Llanwrthwl, near Rhayader, 3pm, £10, £5 children, 01597 811487. Recommended for ages 10+ years. Sun 24 June STREET THEATRE An afternoon of street theatre and entertainment brought by the students of Ludlow College. Castle Square, Ludlow, 1-3pm, free, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk Wed 27 June OFFSIDE Three centuries, one goal. A tale of struggle and sweat, told through lyrical dialogue, poetry and punchy prose. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £16/£14.50, students £8, 01743 281281.

Conquest Theatre Bromyard Live on Stage

Fri 8 June 7.30pm FOLK IN THE FOYER - SLIPPERY SLOPE

Thurs 21 - Sat 23 June, 7.30pm “HOME” Conquest Productions present a drama written by David Story

Film

1 June 7.30pm THE GREATEST SHOWMAN (12A) 15 June 7.30pm THE MERCY (12A)

Screenings

Tues 5 June 7.15pm AN IDEAL HUSBAND (Oscar Wilde season) Tues 12 June 7pm SWAN LAKE (ROH) Wed 20 June 6.30pm BERLIN PHILHARMONIKER SIR SIMON RATTLES FAREWELL CONCERT

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

Wed 27 June DIRTY DUSTING A chance wrong number, gives three cleaning ladies, a great idea - ‘Why not run a sex chat line?’ The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £22, 01432 340555. Thurs 28 June THE INVISIBLE MAN IGNITION THEATRE presents a fast-paced, hilarious new adaptation by Derek Webb of the classic HG Wells story. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £14, 01600 772467. Thurs 28 - Sat 30 June MEGHAN’S NEAR MISS OR THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR - THE BUDGET VERSION IN 30 MINUTES THE OLD DIC THEATRE COMPANY. The Longest Running Bad Shakespeare in Ludlow. Thurs - Charlton Arms, Fri & Sat Chang Thai, Ludlow, 8pm, 1pm on Saturday. Donations for The Old Dic Benevolent Fund, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk Thurs 28 & Fri 29 June TALKING HEADS BY ALAN BENNETT THE REGAL PLAYERS present Alan Bennett’s series of monologues. The Sitting Room, Blue Boar, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £10, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk Fri 29 June - Sun 1 July BLITHE SPIRIT SHOESTRING PLAYERS. Newly formed local group present this much loved classic. The cast of seven includes mostly familiar faces from the Presteigne pantomimes. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 7.30pm, £6 from Winnie’s Newsagents or 01544 267321. Sat 30 June TROYLUS AND CRESSIDA THE FACTORY present this one-off performance of Shakespeare’s cutting, bettersweet tale of love battling to survive against the forces of an epic and pointless war. Willow Globe, Llanwrthwl, near Rhayader, 7pm, £10, £5 children, 01597 811487.

MUSICAL THEATRE & OPERA Fri 1 & Sat 2 June A NIGHT AT THE MUSICALS X-ENTRICITY. A showcase of songs from the very best musicals. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £15, 01432 340555. Until Sat 2 June GREASE GET YOUR WIGLE ON present the original high-school musical. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, Wed & Sat 2.30pm, £19.50-£13, 01743 281281. Thurs 7 - Sat 9 June BACK TO THE 80S HQPA present a nostalgic romp through the greatest hits of the decade. Amateur production. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, Sat 2.30pm. £15, 01743 281281. Tues 12 & Wed 13 June CABARET THE MUSICAL By HCA Extended Diploma 2nd Year Performing Arts Students. Hereford College of Arts, Folly Lane, Tues 7pm, Wed 1pm & 7pm, 01432 273359.

Wed 13 - Sat 16 June SALAD DAYS LADS. Full of foot-tapping musical numbers which will guarantee that you come out smiling. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7.30pm, £10, students £6, 07967 517125.

Fri 15 June SEREN STARS: PICK ‘N’ MIX - ALL OUR OLD FAVOURITES Students from NPTC Group, Brecon Beacon College and Ysgol Penmaes working on a theatre project to produce a performance on the theme of their favourite music, song and dance. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 1.15pm, £5/£3.50, 01874 611622. Sat 16 June SKIN DEEP THE MUSICAL Too fat? Too thin? For ages 16+ contains nudity and adult themes. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £26.50-£22.50, 01743 281281. Sat 16 & Fri 29 June RHONDDA RIPS IT UP WELSH NATIONAL OPERA. This thigh-slapping romp through the world of suffrage and song is told through the lens of music-hall and sports an all-female cast. 16 June - Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £18/£15, 01874 611622. 29 June - Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7.30pm, £18/£15, 01686 614555. Sat 16, Sun 17, Wed 20 - Sat 23 June THE WIZARD OF OZ, THE STAGE MUSICAL The Regal’s 2018 community musical. An enchanting, fantasy family musical. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm, Sun 2pm, 23 June 2pm & 7.30pm, 01584 811442. Sat 30 June A MIDSUMMER’S OPERA GALA Current young artist at the National Opera Studio and former Monmouth School pupil, Andrew Henley presents an evening of operatic classics, performed by artists from the NOS and the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. Music by Verdi, Puccini, Mozart, Bizet and others. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, 01600 719401. Sat 7 July MAYZMUSIK SUMMER SHOWCASE Annual Summer Showcase displaying the talents of musicians, singers, dancers, and actors. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 12.30pm & 6pm, £6.50/£5, 01873 850805.

CHILDREN’S THEATRE Until Sun 3 June ALICE IN WONDERLAND BRECON LITTLE THEATRE. Music and dance extravaganza for the whole family. Relaxed performance on 1 June for those on the autistic spectrum. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, Fri 7pm, Sat 2pm & 7pm, Sun 2pm, £10, £35 family, 01874 611622. Sat 2 June DRACULA SPECTACULAR THE VIV KELLY CHILDREN’S THEATRE GROUP present this modern extravaganza for the young. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 2pm & 7pm, £10, 01743 281281. Fri 8, Mon 11 June, Mon 2 & Tues 3 July NA NEL! A new Welsh-language stage play by Meleri Wyn James for 6-11 year olds and their families. 8 June - Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 1.30pm, £6, 01873 850805. 11 June - Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 1.30pm, £10/£8, 01874 611622. 2 & 3 July - Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 1.30pm on 2 July, 10am on 3 July, £10, children £7, 01686 614555.

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Tues 12 June TELETUBBIES LIVE Join Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po in a show full of love and laughter. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 10am & 1pm, 01743 281281. Sat 16 June PERFECT TESSA BIDE. A touching story of a boy meeting his disabled sister for the first time, with stunning puppetry, live music, animation and physical theatre. The Courtyard, Hereford, 11am, plus free pre-activity at 10.30am, £7.50, 01432 340555. Tues 19 June MINISTRY OF SCIENCE LIVE This new production takes on anarchic approach to science communication whilst looking at the inventors and engineers who have shaped and inspired the modern world that we live in. For all the family. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 1pm & 6.30pm, £16, under 16s £14, schools £11, 01743 281281. Thurs 21 June A STRANGE NEW SPACE TESSA BIDE. Amira is obsessed with space and dreams of becoming an Astronaut. An original wordless one-woman show, melding physical theatre with puppetry and music. For ages four years and older. The Hive, Shrewsbury, 11am & 1.30pm, £5, 01743 234970. Arts Alive. Sat 30 June TOTALLY TRICKED A live audience show combining cutting-edge magic combined with mind reading and illusions for the whole family. Pizza Express, Ludlow, 2pm & 4pm, £5 includes pizza slice and drink, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk

DRAMA WORKSHOPS HAVE A GO SHAKESPEARE Fortnightly group sessions for anyone interested in having a go at Shakespeare read, discuss, explore, perform and have fun! Wednesdays - Llandrindod Wells. Thursday - Rhayader. Fridays - Builth Wells. www.shakespearelink.co.uk or call 01597 811487. MID POWYS YOUTH THEATRE Tuesdays Junior Youth Theatre 8-11, 4.15pm-5pm. 11-14 years, 5.15pm-6.15pm. Wyeside Arts Centre, Builth Wells Senior Youth Theatre 14+ 7pm-9.30pm. The Drama Centre, Llandrindod Wells. Contact Ralph Bolland on 07810 350994.

ASSEMBLY ROOMS, LUDLOW Mon - Go MAD in Ludlow, 5-6.30pm, Oscars. Contact Simon & Suzanne mad@ludproduction.co.uk Sat - Ludwig Academy of Musical Theatre. 7-11 years 1-2pm, 12-16 years 2-3pm. Oscars. Contact Jack Ludwig, 077922 66225. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow. COURTYARD THEATRE, HEREFORD Wed - Courtyard Kids, reception 4.15-5pm, Year 2, 5pm, £63.50 per term. Sat - Junior Youth Theatre. From Year 3 - Year 9, phone for times, £68.50 per term. Wed - Intermediate Youth Theatre. For years 10 & 11, 6pm, £70.50 per term. Fri - Senior Youth Theatre, for ages 16+, 6.30pm, £73.50 per term. Thurs - Courtyard Musical Theatre for ages 11+, 6.30pm, £5 per session. Mons - Drama Tots,10am – 10.45am, Ages 2-4, £4 per session, £1 per extra child. Mon - Bromyard Conquest Kids (Reception & Year 1), 3.45pm, £36 per term. Bromyard Juniors (Year 2-6) 4.30-5.30pm, £39 per term. Bromyard Intermediates (Year 7-9), 6pm, £43 per term. Bromyard Seniors (Ages 14+), 7.30pm, £46 per term. Wed - Kington Juniors (Year 2-6) 4-4.45pm, £36 per term. Kington Intermediates (Year 7- 9), 5pm-6pm, £39 per term. Kington Seniors (Ages 14+) 6pm – 7.30pm, £43 per term The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555. Mondays BROMYARD YOUTH THEATRE Led by Becky Cook. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard. Ages 4-6. Juniors ages 6-10. Intermediate ages 11-14. All £30 per term. Senior ages 14-18, £35 per term, 01432 340555. Mondays TOTALLY ACTING Do you love acting? Learn the TV, film, stage acting techniques used by professionals. The Appletree Studio, 15 Lower Galdeford, Ludlow, SY8 1RU. Contact Rob Ford on 07772 823775, email: robjuckes@yahoo.co.uk THEATR IEUENTID / BRYCHEINIOG YOUTH THEATRE Are you passionate about drama, performing and being involved in theatre? Aged 4 to 25? With weekly sessions tailored to suit the needs of each year group, from 4 years and up, this is a great opportunity to explore and create exciting theatre, develop as a young actor and grow in confidence. You will also have the opportunity to be involved in the new Theatr Brycheiniog’s Youth Theatre productions. Theatr Brycheiniog is a member of The National Association of Youth Theatres. Mondays 3.45pm - 4.45pm Roundabout, Reception & Years 1 & 2. Wednesdays 5pm - 6pm Junior Youth, Years 3,4 & 5. Wednesdays 6pm - 7pm Junior Youth, Years 6,7 & 8. Thursdays 8.30pm - 10pm Senior Youth, Years 9, 10 & 11, 16 - 25. Call 01874 611622, www.brycheiniog.co.uk Tuesdays (during term time) PRESTEIGNE YOUTH THEATRE two sessions. For ages 9 - 12 years 4.30pm 6pm, contribution per session £2. For ages 13 - 16 years 6.15pm - 7.45pm, £3.50 each session. More info: 01544 267163 or info@midborderarts.com. PYT is an inclusive provision and is open to any young person. Tuesdays YOUTH THEATRE for 7-14 year-olds after school. Ledbury Market Theatre, 01432 383663. Wednesdays KINGTON YOUTH THEATRE Kington Primary School. Wed - Junior 7-11 years, 4-5.30pm. Intermediate 11+ 5.30-7pm. £42 per term, 01432 340555. Thursdays and Saturdays SHROPSHIRE YOUTH THEATRE Providing training in a range of theatre skills for ages 5-25. All abilities welcome. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury. Contact Maggie Love: 07813 026367. Thursdays IMPULSIVE THEATRE COMPANY For ages 13-19. The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury, 5-6.45pm, 07916 277928.

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Fri 29 June - Sun 8 July LEDBURY POETRY FESTIVAL Alexis Taylor, Benjamin Zephaniah, Michael Palin, Sabrina Mahfouz, Chris Difford and Jackie Kay join international cast of poets and musicians for the UK’s biggest and award-winning poetry festival. In and around Ledbury, 01531 634156, www.poetry-festival.co.uk

Comedy Poetry & Storytelling Mon 4 June CLYDACH GORGE Painters, poets and video artist respond to the major road development through Clydach Gorge, Abergavenny. Allison Neal, Catherine Wynne-Paton, Ric Hool, Ann Drysdale and Liz Morison. Apple Store Gallery, Unit 1, Rockfield Rd, Hereford, 7-8.30pm, £5 to include wine/ juice, 01432 263937. Fri 8 June SIR ANDREW MOTION Andrew Motion looks back to recreate a stunning biographical sequel to ‘In the Blood’, this time, in verse. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £12.50, 01584 878141. Sun 10 June BLUE REMEMBERED HILLS: A RADNORSHIRE JOURNEY BY JAMES ROOSE-EVANS Coffee morning, book signing and reading. Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton, 10.30am-12.30pm, free, donations welcome, 01547 550377. Sat 16 June WHALEBONE & KATE INNES ‘Flocks of Words’. Award winning acoustic trio and award-winning poet and author Kate Innes with a hypnotic blend of music and poetry exploring landscape and the human soul. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £10, 01584 878141. Sat 16 June - Sun 1 July LUDLOW FRINGE FESTIVAL 19 June - Emergency Poet, featuring Deborah Alma and guest poets, The Sitting Room, Blue Boar, 7.30pm, donations. 19 June - A Stroll Round the Clee Hilss with Alf Jenkins MBE, DVD presentation folled with discussion, The Feathers Hotel, 7.30pm, £6. www.ludlowfringe.co.uk Sat 23 June FIONA & GORWEL OWEN English and Welsh poetry and music. The Pales Quaker Meeting House, Llandegley, 7pm, Pales.org.uk

Sat 30 June TINSMITHS’ EVENT Author Nicola Davies and artist Petr Horacek give a lively, illustrated reading from their book ‘First Book of Animals’. Suitable for ages 3 upwards. Ledbury venue will be confirmed on our website three days in advance, 10.30am, £8, free for under 12s. tickets: www.tinsmiths.co.uk 01531 632083.

Until Sat 2 June HAY FESTIVAL 1 June - Tony Hawks, Trust the Bucket, 8pm, Tata Tent, £8. 1 June - The Scummy Mummies, Live at Hay 2018! 8pm, Oxfam Moot, £12. 2 June - Bridget Christie, Stand Up: What For? 9pm, Oxfam Moot, £15. 01497 822629, www.hayfestival.org Fri 1, Tues 5, Tues 12, Fri 15 June & Tues 24 July EDINBURGH FESTIVAL PREVIEW COMEDY 1 June - Leo Kearse, Joe Sutherland and Freddie Farrell. Elephant & Castle, Dawley, 8pm, £5. 5 June - Ian Lane and Steve Day, Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford, 8pm, £5. 12 June - Zahra Barri and Jake Baker. Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford, 8pm, £5. 15 June - Jack Shanik and Roger Swift, Elephant & Castle, Dawley, 8pm, £5. 24 July - Darren Walsh and Jim Tavare, Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford, 8pm, £8. 01952 610888. Sun 3 June SEVERN JESTERS Discover the new stars of stand-up. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £9 in advance, £10 on the door, 01743 281281. Fri 8 June GRUMPY OLD WOMEN Featuring Jenny Eclair, Dillie Keane and Lizzie Roper. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £26.50, 01743 281281. Fri 15 June JETHRO - THE COUNT OF CORNWALL The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £21, 01432 340555.

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The Kagools, Ludlow Fringe Festival

Fri 15 June HEINEKEN COMEDY CLUB Suitable for ages 18+. The Courtyard, Hereford, 8pm, £12.50, 01432 340555. Sat 16 June - Sun 1 July LUDLOW FRINGE FESTIVAL 16 June - AWOL (Work in Progress) with Trev Tokabi, The Sitting Room, Blue Boar, 9pm, £8. 17 June - Robyn Perkins - 10,000 Decisions. The Sitting Room, Blue Boar, 8pm, £7/£5. 20 June - James Acaster & Alex Kealy, The Charlton Arms, 8pm, £15/£12. 20 June - The Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppets, The Sitting Room, Blue Boar, 8.30pm, £10. 22 June - The Kagools, suitable for all ages. Ludlow Brewery, 7.30pm, £12/£10. 22 June - Tony Cowards, ‘Punderdog’, The Sitting Room, Blue Boar, 8pm, £10/£8. 26 June - Comedy at the Brewery, featuring Gary Delaney & Larry Dean, Ludlow Brewery, 8pm, £15/£12. 27 June - Comedy at the Brewery featuring Jo Caufield & Sally-Anne Hayward, Ludlow Brewery, 8pm, £15/£12. 28 June - Comedy at the Brewery featuring Stephen Carlin & Mawaan Rizwan, Ludlow Brewery, 8pm, £15/£12. 30 June - Gerard Harris: Attention Seeker, The Sitting Room, Blue Boar, 7.30pm, £8. 30 June - Richard Pulsford: Uns-Pun, The Sitting Room, Blue Boar, 9pm. 1 July - The Improlectuals, comedy improv games, The Sitting Room, Blue Boar, 7.30pm, £8. All in Ludlow, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk Mon 18 June TOM ALLEN - ABSOLUTELY A sharply dressed, well-spoken, disparagingly camp son of working class Bromley, Tom Allen embarks on his debut solo tour. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 8pm, £14, 01873 850805.

Mon 25 June TIM KEY: MEGADATE Blending poeticals, talking, standing, spotlights, cables, Kronenburg, footstamping and old school wistfulness. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 8pm, £16, 01874 611622. Fri 29 June COMEDY CLUB Featuring Rose Johnson, Will Duggan and James Acaster. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 8pm, £10, 01874 611622.

Talks Until Sat 2 June HAY FESTIVAL The latest ideas in the arts, sciences and current affairs. With appearances from Margaret Atwood, Ian McEwan, Asne Seierstad, Michael Morpurgo, Judith Kerr, David Walliams, Jacqueline Wilson, Lauren Child, Jilly Cooper, André Aciman, Rose Tremain, Marian Keyes, Chelsea

Clinton, Donna Brazile, Maurice Gourdault Montagne, Michael Wolff, Gordon Brown, Michael Gove, David Miliband, Ehud Barak, Shashi Tharoor, Akala, Afua Hirsch, James O’Brien, Laura Bates, David Olusoga, Rose McGowan, Michael Sheen, Jim Broadbent, Ruby Wax, Edmund de Waal, Germaine Greer, Kate Brandt, Monty Don, Bear Grylls, Goldie, and two all-star Letters Live performances. Hay-on-Wye, www.hayfestival.org 01497 822629. Sun 3 June HOW WILL OUR PATTERNS OF THINKING SHAPE OUR FUTURE? A talk by Jeremy Lent, author of ‘The Patterning Instinct’. The Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton, 10.30am tea, coffee, cake, 11am talk followed by Q & A, 01547 550377. Sun 3 June GLACIERS A talk by Dr Brian John, glaciologist. Town Hall, Bishop’s Castle, 3pm, £5, 01588 630023. Tues 5 June THE ARTS SOCIETY : BRECKNOCK 5 June - ‘Russian Painting in the 19th Century - The Silver Age and Ballet Russes’, a talk given by Jane Angellini. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 2.30pm, £8, 01874 611622. Tues 5 June THE BEAUTY OF JAPAN With Penny Platts. Eaton Bishop Village Hall, 2pm, light refreshments, www.eatonbishopvillagehall.btck.co.uk Wed 6 June ESCLEYSIDE GARDENING CLUB ‘The Versatile World of Salvias’ with nursery-owner, Leila Jackson. Plants available to buy. Escleyside Hall, 7.30pm. Thurs 7 - Sun 10 June LEOMINSTER FESTIVAL 8 June - The Heritage of Queenswood Country Park. The Forbury Chapel, Leominster, 2pm, £5. 8 June - The Lost Gardens of Herefordshire, a talk by David Whitehead, Grange Court, Leominster, 7.30pm, £7. 9 June - Town Walk, Leominster and World War I, meet at the TIC, Corn Square, Leominster, 10am, £3. 10 June - Polish Leominster, past and present, a talk by Joe Cocker, Polskie, Leominster, 2pm, £3, 01568 616460. Tues 12 June RUNNERS, RIDERS & SIGNALS - MICKE GREENE MA Roman telecommunications facilitated the conquest of a vast empire. Where did Shropshire lie in the system? Town Hall, Bishop’s Castle, 8pm, £5, 01588 630023. Tues 12 June THE ARTS SOCIETY: HEREFORD AGM, 2pm. ‘Enigmatic Art: Famous Paintings That Keep Us Guessing’, a talk by James Russell. Green Dragon Hotel, Broad St, Hereford, 2.15pm, £9, 01568 797703.

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Fri 22 June YOU MUST BE JOKING With Stephen Hollinghurst and Edward Storey. An evening of wit, nonsense and health-warnings to celebrate life. St Michael’s Church, Discoed, 7.30pm, £7 including refreshments. Sat 23 June ANDREW LOGAN AND DAME ZANDRA RHODES In conversation. Discussing their long friendship, mutual loves, muses and travels and the forthcoming 2018 Alternative Miss World. The Andrew Logan Museum of Sculpture, Berriew, 8pm, £9 in advance, £11 on the door, ticket price includes light supper, cash bar, 01686 640689.

Thurs 14 June BENJAMIN ZEPHANIAH Britain’s most remarkable poets on tour to coincide with his autobiography, ‘The Life and Rhymes of Benjamin Zephaniah’. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £23.50/£21.50, 01743 281281. Sat 16 June - Sun 1 July LUDLOW FRINGE FESTIVAL 24 June - Anatomy of an Artist, join Emma Summers, Sandra Salter and Dulcie Fulton exploring the creative process with Q & A afterwards, The Sitting Room, Blue Boar, Ludlow, 4pm, £3. 26 June - The Development of Clee Hill’s Unique Dialect with Alf Jenkins MBE, The Feathers Hotel, 7.30pm, £6. 30 June - Conflict of Interest, a show marking the centenary of the 1918 Armistice, The Sitting Room, Blue Boar, 2pm, £7/£5. 30 June - Tales of Britain Live! With Jem Roberts, The Sitting Room, Blue Boar, 3pm, £3. www.ludlowfringe.co.uk Mon 18 June DAN SNOW Historian, broadcaster and TV presenter. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £26.50, pensioners £21.50, under 16s £19, family £81, 01743 281281. Wed 20 June SIMON YATES: MY MOUNTAIN LIFE Best known for his role in the expedition to the Andes documented in ‘Touching the Void’. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £18.50/£17.50, 01743 281281. Wed 20 June AN AUDIENCE WITH SIR GEOFF HURST He will talk amusingly about his illustrious West Ham and England career. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £25, first 5 rows £50 including ‘Meet and Greet’, 01432 340555. Thurs 21 June HUGH THOMSON: ONE MAN AND A MULE Travel writer Hugh Thomson discusses his latest book, in which he embarks on a South American adventure in England. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £11.50/£10.50/£9.50, 01874 611622. Thurs 21 June MORTIMER HISTORY SOCIETY William Herbert and the March of Wales. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7.30pm, £8, members £5, 07967 517125. Thurs 21 June WIGMORE & DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB ‘Primula Auriculas’, a talk by June Poole. Wigmore VH, £2 non-membes, all welcome, 07813 733240.

Tues 26 June REDLAKE VALLEY COMMUNTY BENEFIT SOCIETY 2018 AGM with guest speaker, Andrew Allott. ‘Woodland in the Marches from the last Glaciation and into the Future’. Redlake Valley Village Hall, Chapel Lawn, 7pm AGM, talk 7.30pm, £4.50, all welcome. Wed 27 June SOUTH SHROPSHIRE GARDENING CLUB ‘Herbaceous Perennials’, a talk by Leila Jackson. Lydbury North Village Hall, 7.30pm, £5, 01588 680454. Thurs 28 June MARUICE SELDEN - RALLY PHOTOGRAPHY A free celebratory Q & A session following the launch of his photographic exhibition: Rally Photography 19722017 in the Andrew Lamont Gallery. He will be joined by Phil Mills and Sara Williams. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, free but ticketed, 01874 611622. Fri 29 June DESERT ISLAND PICS - RAYMOND ALLEN TV writer and playwright best known for creating ‘Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em’. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, free, 01497 821762. Fri 29 June ONLY FOOLS AND BOYCIE John Challis reveals secrets from the set with stories and anecdotes from his dazzling career. Theatre Severn, 7.30pm, £18.50, 01743 281281. Fri 6 July GRIFF RHYS JONES: WHERE WAS I? An evening of comedy, observations, anecdotes, reminiscenes and outright lies. For ages 16+. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £18, 01600 772467. Tues 10 July LEARNING TO LOOK How to recognise local wild and garden plants by Mary Stephenson. Eaton Bishop Village Hall, www.eatonbishopvillagehall.btck.co.uk

Workshops & Courses Sat 9, 16 & 23 June DEATH CAFE Talk about what dying is and what it isn’t over a cup of tea and piece of cake. Bring your questions and share any fears. S.E.N.S.E, Tenbury Community Interest Company, Temeside House, Teme St, Tenbury Wells, 11am-2pm, free, 01584 811228.

Thurs 12 - Sun 15 & Thurs 26 - Sun 29 July & Thurs 16 - Wed 22 August STORYTELLING COURSES For all abilities, led by highly experienced tutors and performers. July courses £280, August course £375. Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton 01547 550377. STORY SPACE - Storytelling Workshops and also Creative Writing; Coaching; CPD Training for Educators, and group or individual tuition in Tai Chi Movements for Wellbeing. www.storyspace.co.uk or email info.storyspace@gmail.com 1st Saturday READING GROUP Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton, afternoons, free, 01547 550377. 2nd & 4th Saturdays WELSH CHATTING GROUP CARAD, East St, Rhayader, 10.15am-11.45am, 01597 810741. Mondays WRITING FOR THE STAGE The Courtyard, Hereford, 10.30am-12.30pm, 01432 340555. Mondays STORY CORNER AT THE COURTYARD For ages 4 years and under. The Courtyard, Hereford, 10.15am-11am, £4 per session, £1 per extra child, 01432 340555. Every 2nd & 4th Monday TERRIFIED AND TONGUE TIED? Toastmaster provide a friendly and supportive environment to practice public speaking. Constructive feedback to help you improve. An opportunity to grow. Ludlow Speakers, Blue Boar pub, Mill Street, Ludlow. Monthly, 7.20pm-9.30pm.

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

Every Tues READING ROOM The Courtyard, Hereford, 10.30am-12.30pm, £52 per term, 01432 340555.

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N the last year or two wind and solar power have been breaking records for power generation. Over the early May bank holiday, solar generation again hit new peaks in Britain. But the advance of renewables has been bracketed with a form of generation that is in my view much more questionable - biomass. For most environmentalists, coal is among the worst of fossil fuels, causing harmful air pollution and a high output of greenhouse gases. But, as some investors scramble to ditch fossil fuels, you face tough questions if you have a coal fired power plant that could become a stranded asset. The owners of one such plant, Drax in Yorkshire, opted to move gradually to burn wood instead. Such organic material, when used to generate power, is known as biomass. But Britain hasn’t got nearly enough woodland to feed even one big biomass power plant. So, millions of tonnes of wood are being shipped into Britain each year in the form of pellets from forests in America. This energy process is claimed to be renewable. In moving to biomass, Drax Power has been given a huge leg-up. Year after year it has been receiving hundreds of millions of pounds in government subsidies. Of course, consumers will foot the bill for that support. The justification for this is that biomass is “carbon neutral”. Even a child could tell you that burning wood produces high carbon dioxide emissions. But both the biomass industry and the government have made a gigantic scientific assumption. They claim that the CO2 from burning biomass will soon be sucked out of the air by other trees that will be growing to replace those burned, and that the greenhouse gas emissions have thus been negated. Andy Koss of Drax Power told Channel 4’s Dispatches that the bulk of material it burns is waste and residue wood and meets strict sustainability standards. But do their calculations include the emissions from their plant near Selby? “We don’t count that. The government doesn’t count that,” said the Drax chief, “...because if we are sourcing (wood)…from working forests, where there is more growth than is being harvested, we see the carbon as being reabsorbed.” However, last year biomass generation ran into a blast of cold air from the very pukka think tank Chatham House. In a detailed study, researcher Duncan Brack concluded that “…biomass, when burnt, emits more carbon dioxide per unit of energy than most fossil fuels.” How was this consistent with the government’s climate

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change policies, asked Brack. “Only by completely ignoring the carbon emitted when the wood is burnt.” Drax Power counter-attacked, inviting an environmental advisor, Tony Juniper, to America to film its forestry and wood pellet operations. He duly gave them a broadly clean bill of health. His film has moody shots of him wandering through forests, and clips from workers whose jobs appear to depend on the wood pellet trade. “The biomass sustainability story” can be viewed online. But the importation to Europe of wood pellets from south eastern US states has caused deep unhappiness among American campaign groups. The Dogwood Alliance speaks of the wood pellet trade inflicting “particulate pollution on local communities and degrading irreplaceable, natural forests”. However, in Europe, government support for burning biomass as a way of meeting “renewable” energy targets, has been growing. The EU is working on new a directive in this area. Reports say Britain has argued for countries and companies gaining credits from felling whole trees as well as using woody wastes. In December, a group of top scientific experts decided enough was enough. Led by Britain’s former government chief scientist, Professor John Beddington, they issued an urgent warning that the EU plans would speed up climate change and cause devastation to forests. They claimed that from biomass burning, “…the net effect – as many studies have shown – will be to increase global warming for decades to centuries…” Until recently it seemed there was some common ground between the biomass industry and climate campaigners. Both sides agreed that if only waste wood was burned then the greenhouse gas emissions could be ignored. However, in a paper out this year in Environmental Research Letters, US researcher Mary Booth PhD seeks to explode that claim. She concludes that power plants burning wood chips and pellets “are a net source of carbon pollution in the coming decades just when it is most urgent to reduce emissions”. So far I have seen no counterblast to her work from the biomass industry. Julian O’Halloran

Green Events June & July HEREFORDSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST 16 June - Guided walks. Birds at Bodenham Lake Nature Reserve, 7am. Hampton Meadow Nature Reserve 10am. The Doward Nature Reserves 10am. The Woolhope Dome 10am. 17 June - Guided Walks. Birches Farm 10am. The Parks Nature Reserve 10am. Holywell Dingle Nature Reserve 2pm. 5, 12, 19 June - Nature Tots, Queenswood and Bodenham Lake, 1pm. 6 June - Talk: Reptiles and Amphibians in Herefordshire, 7pm. 13 June - Visit Moccas Deer Park, 2.30pm, please book. 17 June Pollinator Day at Eastnor Castle, 11am-5.30pm. 1 July Wildlife Watch Club, 12.30pm. 3, 10 & 17 July - Nature Tots, Queenswood and Bodenham Lake, 1pm. Full details 01432 356872. June SHROPSHIRE HILLS DISCOVERY CENTRE 3 June - Become a Habitat Helper! All ages and abilities welcome. 30 June - Discovery Club, Leaf Hammering and Dandelion Ink, for ages 3-7 years, £2.50 per child. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, 01588 676060. Sat 2 June FORAGING WITH ADEL NOZEDAR All ages welcome to both workshops. Willow Globe, Llanwrthwl, near Rhayader, 1-3pm or 3.30-5.30pm, £10 adults, £5 children, 01597 811487. Sun 3 June RAILWAY WALK The Heart of Wales Railway celebrates 150 years. Led by Diane STubbs, moderate 6km. Old School, Knighton, 12pm, return by train, 01547 528792, www.heart-of-wales.co.uk Sat 9 June SCYTHING DAY COURSE Led by Andrea Gilpin. Karuna, Picklescott, Church Stretton, 10am-4pm, £60 including hot soup, bread and refreshments. Advance booking only: merav66hotmail. com www.karuna.org.uk 01694 751374.

Sat 16 & Sun 17 June LEINTWARDINE OPEN GARDENS Tickets from Griffiths Garage, Leintwardine or from the gardens on the day, £7 per person covers both days, plant stalls and refreshments in the Community Centre, 2-6pm, www.leintwardinecentre.co.uk Sun 17 June LUDLOW SECRET GARDENS Eleven delightful gardens, some never having been open before. Ploughman lunches, teas, ice-greams, herbs and plants on sale. Tickets and map £7.50 giving entry to all gardens. Available from Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 01584 878141. Thurs 21 June SHROPSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST LUDLOW GROUP Swift Walk. Watch and learn about swifts. Meet by war memorial at the entrance to Castle Square car park, 8-10pm, LudlowSWT@hotmail.co.uk Sun 8 July LUDLOW GREEN FESTIVAL Enviornmental issues. Live music, free family activities, stalls and more. Castle Square, Ludlow, 10am-4pm, free. Sundays and Mondays until 30 July BRYAN’S GROUND GARDEN & ARBORETUM Groups welcome by appointment. Homemade teas. Plants for sale. Near Stapleton, Presteigne, LD8 2LP, 01544 260001, www.bryansground.co.uk Mondays & Wednesdays KNIGHTON MENS SHED Sharpening service available, reconditioned hand & garden tools and various wildlife habitats for sale at excellent prices all to raise funds to keep the Shed going. Teme Mill, Station Yard, Knighton LD71DT (on the right hand side of the bend approaching the railway station), 10am till 2pm. Membership £5 per year with £1 daily entrance fee, free tea & coffee. For more Information contact John on 01544232750 or e mail jtknightonmensshed@gmail.com.

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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 ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE in Leominster HR6 8QJ. Individual lessons with Janet Jameson MSTAT. 01568 613467.

ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE in Hereford. Individual lessons and small groups with Ann Rowan MSTAT. BA. ARCM, 01432 279536. ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE IN HAY-ON-WYE. Philippa Morrell BA, Member of the Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique. Please visit my website for more information about me and the Alexander Technique, www.philippamorrell. co.uk. To make an appointment contact me online at philippa@philippamorrell.co.uk, or ring 01497 821355.

ALLERGY &/OR FOOD INTOLERANCES? Find out the complete picture by having a blood test to help you make the best choices for your health. Enquiries: 01568 709142. AMAZING HEALINGS Help is available for physical and mental challenges at the The Terrace Healing Centre, near Kington. Gentle, effective emotional guidance and bodywork can free your vitality! The therapist, James Gee, has been studying healing since 2004, and has an excellent track record. Call to discuss your situation: 01544 231348. AROMATHERAPY in Kington: Roz Myers Brown, Dip. Ar. IPTI, MIPTI. Providing holistic care since 1988. Massage, herbal facials and intensive foot treatments. Bach Remedies. roz.brown@btinternet.com. 07967 137208.

BALANCED BEING -Is based near Church Stretton and a lovely environment where you can receive sessions of Natural Spiritual Healing, Progressive Counselling/Life Coaching, Hatha Yoga or Pure Meditation Foundation Alternatively come and see us in clinics in Brecon, Hay-on Wye, Ludlow or Shrewsbury. We offer bespoke residential retreats and B&B serving vegetarian food. Please call for details and also check the workshop listings for dates of our forthcoming longer courses in Pure Meditation, Animal Healing Training and Weekly Yoga classes. DipNsph / Dip Prog Couns Coach / Dip THY&R / SRMHC Reg’d Teachers and Associates. Members IYN, Reps. Tel: 01694 771559. www.balancedbeing.org.uk BOWEN TECHNIQUE Bowen is a holistic, non invasive therapy consisting of gentle moves over soft tissue and muscles, interspersed with periods of rest. Suitable for adults and children. Working from clinics in Bishop’s Castle and Church Stretton. Home visits available. Contact ROB ROWE MBTPA tel: 01588 630648, email rob@robrowe.co.uk or learn more at www.bowentherapy.org.uk BREAKING OUT OF BIPOLAR COACHING Book your complimentary strategy session to see how you can break through after your life transition. For more information or to book your strategy session contact Caroline on: www. Carolinemaryandrews.com, journeytofreedomcoaching@gmail. com 07749 232366.

CHARTERED CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST & PSYCHODYNAMIC PSYCHOTHERAPIST with over 25 years professional NHS experience, providing psychological help to adults. Please see website for details: www. drmatthewfaull.co.uk. I am highly trained and experienced in using evidence–based psychotherapies to relieve distress and help you achieve your life goals, and offer sessions in Ludlow and Leintwardine. I also offer supervision to mental health professionals. Please contact me by email: mfaull@btinternet. com, to arrange a free initial phone conversation to consider your needs. Registered with British Psychological Society, British Psychoanalytic Council, Health Professions Council.

CLAIRE KERBY COUNSELLING (Post grad dip Counselling, MBACP). Having someone to talk to outside your normal circle of friends / family can really help to gain a new clarity and sense of perspective. I would love it if you would call me, in confidence, with no judgement on 07971 816541, or email me at Claire.kerby@btinternet.com. COGNITIVE BEHAVIOUR THERAPY (CBT), COUNSELLING AND COUPLE COUNSELLING Hello! CBT can work well for depression, anxiety, panic, OCD, anger, phobias, self-harm, eating disorders, low self-esteem and more. I also offer counselling for most issues, including sexuality, bereavement and past sexual abuse. Couple counselling is available and counselling for those who have problems concerning self-esteem, relationships or lack of them. Contact Gail Venables MBACP (Accred) on 01544 350384 or www. cbtgail.co.uk for sessions in Leominster and New Radnor COUNSELLING. Person-centred, focused on you. Do you need someone to talk to in confidence? I am a qualified counsellor based between Ludlow and Leominster. Home visits are also available. Contact me - Wendy Clare on 0792 3311550, email vivada.advice@gmail.com or visit my website wendyclare.weebly.com Together we discover what works for you.

COUNSELLING IN LUDLOW area. Talk in complete confidence, with warmth and without judgement, with Julia Walling BA(Hons), PGCE, Dip.EH.P.NLP (BHR), MAC. In private practice for 25 years, I am trained in a wide variety of therapies and combine them to meet your needs. Clients consistently report improvements in wellbeing within a few sessions. Panic/anxiety specialist. Short and long term for individuals, couples and families. 01584 874636 07796 596451 julia.walling@btinternet.com and www.juliawalling.co.uk COUNSELLING & MINDFULNESS COACHING with Matthew Ward MBACP, Accredited Mindfulness Trainer. I provide a safe and confidential counselling service to explore the challenges that life can bring such as loss and anxiety. I also offer individual mindfulness coaching and run regular courses locally. 01568 708836 or 07982 466224 marchesmindfulness.co.uk

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY with Jess Pailthorpe RCST. Safe, effective, light-touch treatments to help you heal & repair. Muscle/joint problems, stress, anxiety, fatigue, trauma….Clinics in Leominster Osteopaths and Kingsland. Phone for more info: 07981 866 667 / www.touchtreetherapy.co.uk DRUM MANTRA MEDITATE Lead by Roise (roe-sha) On the first Thursday of the month 9.50am - 11am. £8

It’s fun, it energises the body and calms the mind. Phone 07511 621 856. At S.E.N.S.E. in Tenbury Wells

EMOTIONAL THERAPY: Anne Cummings MFETC (Adv Dip) offers this safe, effective therapy to help adults and children heal their spiritual wounds and fulfil their personal potential. If you have difficulty relating to others, or have troublesome emotions call Anne on 01547 530977. Specialist knowledge and experience of working with sufferers of panic attacks, anger, stress, bullying, low self-esteem, bereavement/ loss, anxiety and attachment issues. Centres in Powys/south Shropshire. See also www.thewritetofeel.com for forthcoming workshops and talks.

HEALING in Bishops Castle. Soul Healing can help you create Positive Change by removing energy blockages which may be causing physical, emotional or spiritual difficulties. Contact Philomena Houlihan-Wood B.A. (Dublin), Cert. E.S.H., Dip. Counselling (Wales). Tel: 01588 638242. Email: philomena@soul-healing.net. Web: www.soul-healing.net HEREFORD HOMEOPATH Juliet Ablett RHom, MARH, MNCHM. Experienced practitioner works with you as an individual, listening without judgement; working with whatever symptoms or issues you have. Natural, effective treatment suitable for all ages. I am very happy to chat with you on the phone about what treatment you are looking for before you commit to an appointment. Weekly clinics at Hereford Centre for Natural Health and Monmouth Natural Health Centre. Juliet Ablett www.julietablett.co.uk julietablett@rocketmail.com 01981 241456 HOMOEOPATHY Sandy Underhill RSHom. Homoeopathy is a system of medicine which involves treating the individual with highly diluted substances, given mainly in tablet form, with the aim of triggering the body’s natural system of healing. Based on their individual symptoms, the homeopath will match the most appropriate medicine to each patient. Clinics in Llandrindod Wells, Kington and Presteigne. 01597 851021.

KAY FLETCHER COUNSELLING, BAHons, FdSc Counselling, Reg. MBACP. As a Person-Centred Counsellor, I offer confidential counselling to children from my private practice in Leintwardine, or in schools locally, and also to adults and couples. I am trained to offer a range of holistic therapies including Life Coaching, Energy Healing and Hypnotherapy, which can help with stress, relaxation and decision making processes. For a friendly chat about how I may be able to help you, or to book an appointment, please contact me on 01547 540899, email kay@kayfletchercounselling.co.uk or visit www.kayfletchercounselling.co.uk LEOMINSTER NATURAL HEALTH CENTRE: Qualified therapists offer acupuncture, structural re-alignment, medical herbal medicine, remedial and holistic massage, reflexology, McTimoney chiropractor, craniosacral therapy, reiki, psychotherapy, cognitive behaviour and couple counselling, hypnotherapy, health kinesiology, nutrition at the Leominster Natural Health Centre, Community Centre, Leominster, 01568 616411, www.leominstercommunitycentre.com. MASSAGE THERAPY Injuries, stress, relaxation. Claire Williams I.T.E.C. / N.I.M. 01544 267172. Clinics in Presteigne, Ludlow and Hereford.

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

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. SMALL GROUP PILATES LESSONS with Body Control Pilates teacher Jane Prady. For posture, stability, flexibility and relaxation. Classes available in Presteigne, Bartestree, Burghill & Bransford. All equipment provided. Private lessons can also be arranged. Booking essential as spaces are limited. Please email for more information info@janeprady.com or visit www.janepradypilates.com.

SOUND BATH WITH ROISE (roe-sha) On the third Tuesday of the month 7 - 9 pm. Roise plays gentle sounds for groups for healing and relaxation. £12, or £10 with a friend. Roise also offers individual treatments. Phone 07511 621 856. At S.E.N.S.E. in Tenbury Wells.

YOGA IN PRESTEIGNE New location

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

www.theyogapractice.org.uk

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

SPIRITUAL HEALER Naturally gifted in releasing emotional grief in present and past lives. 26 years professional experience with physical and mental health. Private healing sessions and talks given. Gillian Williamson, MNFSH. Field House, Kinnerton. 01547 560874.

Workshops

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

June & July OASIS HEREFORDSHIRE WORKSHOPS 16 June - Weaving Your Life Story. 21 July - Exploring Resistance to Change. In Hereford or Leominster, 9.30am-4pm, £40 per day, bring and share lunch, 01432 261317. Sat 2 June THE YOGA - CLEARING YOUR MIND AND YOUR SPACE Vinyasa flow practice with Emily Charlton, ‘freedome from anxiety’ workshop with Ruth Adams followed by lunch. The Nest, Little Verzons Farm, Hereford Rd, Ledbury, 10am-2pm, 01432 652036, www.closetyogaclub.com

Fri 22 - Sun 24 June SOUND HEALING & NATURE RETREAT Experience sound Healing and the healing of deep connection with Nature in the gardens of Primrose Haven. Using sound we will explore some of the deep healing potential of nature and will experience the music of the plants and connect deeply with plants, trees and the elements. £195 incl food and accommodation. Contact Paul: paul.benham33@gmail.com www.primrosehavenretreats.co.uk Sat 23 & Sun 24 June ANIMAL HEALING COURSE Learn to give healing to animals, a comprehensive two day course. Accommodation available if required. Wall under Heywood. Enquiries/bookings 01694 771559.

Sun 8 July FOCUSING WORKSHOP FOR CREATIVE AND LIFE BLOCKS ‘All of Me’. Led by BACP registered counsellor, Elizabeth Halls. Discover how to bring awareness to the inner dynamics that often appear to work against us. Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton, 9.30am-4pm, £40 including lunch, 01547 550377.

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. Mondays YOGA With Lisa Arundale, 5.15-6.15pm. CARAD, East St, Rhayader, 01686 413608.

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