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AM reluctant to use his real name for reasons that will become apparent so I shall refer to him as Rump henceforth. I am well and truly pissed off and terrified by Rump’s domination of the news schedules and I’m guessing you feel the same. As he is a great believer in the “Any publicity is good publicity” school of politics it’s possible that the only way to stop the man is to starve him of mentions. As a test of his all consuming influence I counted up the number of times he gets a name checked in a random copy of The Guardian. Wednesday 12th Feb his name appears 88 times!! Delving further into his hunger for publicity I discovered over nearly twelve years, from 2009 Rump tweeted around 57,000 times. On his most prolific day, June 5, 2020, he tweeted 200 times! A review by The New York Times found that one in every eight posts by Rump on Twitter “was a personal insult of some kind”. Targets of insults included politicians, journalists, news outlets, television hosts and programs, former staffers and associates, government agencies, business leaders, books critical of him, the State of California and State of New York, and entire countries. Phew! - Now that’s what I call dedicated tweeting. Okay that’s quite enough of me doing exactly the opposite of what I recommend, let’s switch to a more wholesome topicJohnny Vegas. From 2005 to 2011 Johnny starred in the magnificent BBC3 comedy series ‘Ideal’ as Moz a small time dope dealer. At the time there was no big fuss about it but it has maintained its cult following and you can now see all 7 series on BBC iPlayer. So since its so cold and dreary outside I recommend you give series 1 a miss (they are just finding their feet) cuddle

up on the sofa with your favourite stimulant and watch all the other 6 series.

Ideal is set in Salford and most of the series takes place in Moz’s flat and revolves around the eclectic array of characters that visit Moz to buy cannabis, socialise or both. Written by Graham Duff, who also appears as serial shagger Brian, everyone who passes through Moz’s flat is perfectly realised, whether the hilariously swaggering Gallagher-esque scally Psycho Paul stuck in 1995, necrophiliac neighbour Judith or the likeable PC, who supplies Moz with his stash. And that’s without mentioning the gangster who has a cartoon mouse mask permanently glued to his face, the rogue on permanent probation, a vacantly chirpy Geordie, an electro-punk band called Silicone Valets, the painfully boring horticulturalist and countless others. They pop in and out of Moz’s front door more times per episode than a Brian Rix farce. According to one reviewer “I genuinely believe that Ideal is the closest that BBC Three will ever come to ART” and it comes as no surprise that Johnny is about to bring it to the theatre and a version will be premiering at Lowry, Salford, in September 2025, with a six night run, kicking off on September 8th.

Finally I am delighted that Presteigne’s very own Everly Brothers - Home Of The Free have finished their new album. The duo, Alex Valentine and Dave Luke treat us to a collection of self penned songs featuring their soulful harmonies, Dave’s immaculate guitar playing on acoustic and electric plus a Danelectro baritone, a lap steel, a mandolin, and a resonator guitar. They are printing some CDs and hopefully vinyl. Catch them doing launch gigs over the summer, including the Dukes on May 10th. The album can be downloaded from their website www.hotfmusic.com, and will be available on streaming platforms in mid-March. Unfortunately the pair couldn’t do a full Broad Sheep photo shoot but here is a picture of Dave’s boot without which he would undoubtedly be unable to perform.

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STUDIO SPACE AND WRITER’S ROOM AVAILABLE for daytime let, central Presteigne. Utilities included and fair rates. 01544 260889.

AMPLIFIER REPAIRS AND SERVICING, Stage and Hi-Fi equipment. Guitar repairs and upgrades. Moat Audio 07511 392772.

WANTED 1960/70 PLASTIC TOY soldiers, knights, cowboys boxed, loose. Timpo trains. Also 1960/70 boxed Britain’s garden, zoo, farm. 0782 3443474.

CREATIVE CO-WORKING, KNIGHTON & PRESTEIGNE: Creative business owners and remote workers looking for like-minded community, co-working, and accountability, please contact: cooper.christine@gmail.com

EXPERIENCE UKRAINE AND BEYOND We have 2 spaces available on our Cultural tour to Transylvania in May (15-22nd) and Cultural tour to Georgia in May (16-23rd). Please get in touch with Nataliya 07963090838 if you are interested. Or alternatively visit our website at www.experienceukraine.co.uk for more info about our events and tours.

LET’S GET IT DONE! Highly recommended woodworker and cabinet maker William Warbrick works on a wide range of projects, from simple shelving to complex bespoke furniture. Free quotations provided. A good range of previous work can be seen at www.williamwarbrick.com Contact:- williamwarbrick@hotmail.com. 07901 741836.

CHANCE TO VISIT GEORGIA - THE LAND OF THE GOLDEN FLEECE. For a wonderful foreign adventure in 2025, consider joining a small-group tour led by Georgia experts Christopher and Mzia who will show you this little-known country at the crossroads of Europe and Asia on the ancient Silk Road, which boasts the highest mountains in Europe, is rich in UNESCO World Heritage sites and folklore traditions, is the cradle of wine, and has a fabulous cuisine. You will be following in the footsteps of other intrepid local residents and national treasure Joanna Lumley who described Georgia as “simply spectacular!” For more information see www.georgiawineroute.com or contact Christopher and Mzia at mziag@hotmail.co.uk

VIOLIN TUITION with Ron Colyer, MusB, MSTAT. I am a very experienced teacher and performer (ex Philharmonia and BBC Symphony Orchestras, soloist and chamber musician), now giving lessons to students aged 5 to 18 in Worcester, Ledbury, Malvern and surrounding areas. Past students have gone on to specialist music schools, conservatoires, and into the music profession. Success and satisfaction in your playing depends on securing the foundations of technique, learning how to practise, and how to listen: and it really can be fun and inspiring! Contact me on 07733 253056, or email alextechwithron9@outlook.com

PIANO LESSONS IN LEOMINSTER Classical and jazz, ABRSM grades or just for fun. Mature adult pupils welcome. Also mentoring help with composition and songwriting. ANDREW MORRIS 07779 380483 andrewjmorris@mac.com

VIOLIN, VIOLA TUITION. All ages/stages. 07870 320022. Church Stretton.

chine cleaned and new vinyl records, CDs, Books and more.

Music Shop - only a one minute walk from the main car park. Hay’s destination shop packed with pre-loved -ma

Tel: 07527 298199. Hay’s Headline Making Independent

HAYSTACKS MUSIC, Backfold, Hay-on-Wye, HR3 5EQ.

WEDDING VENUE Ludlow Mascall Centre has three rooms licensed for wedding and civil partnership ceremonies, starting at £90. Ideal for intimate ceremonies and celebrations for up to 70 people. Rooms can be decorated to your style. Ample parking on site. Contact director@ ludlowmascallcentre.co.uk or 01584 873882 for details.

APPLE MAC COMPUTER REPAIRS UPGRADES AND TUITION All Apple computers. On site service only. Any distance. Call or Email Lee on 07875 267790 mail@applemacmechanic.co.uk

RETIRED PROFESSIONAL PAINTER AVAILABLE for local work. References available. £85.00 per day. Try me. Roy 01547 520164.

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.

JAZZ PIANO LESSONS Understand jazz chords. Learn how to improvise. Play classic jazz tunes. Learn to improvise in four important styles: blues, swing, mainstream/ modern and Latin. Presteigne based. Will travel - Borders area. Simon Deeley A.L.C.M., 07890 303681. simon.deeley@aol.com

GUITAR SETUPS AND REPAIRS. Electric and Acoustic guitars. Based in Ludlow. Neck relief, action height, saddle radius, bridge adjustment, intonation, fretboard treatment, fret polish, pickup height, electrics service, electrical screening, cleaning etc. Friendly professional service, fast turnaround. Can collect. Call 07770 321 904.

CO-WORKING SPACE IN LUDLOW Desks available for a few hours, a day, or longer at WorkPlace at the Ludlow Mascall Centre. Includes Wi-Fi, parking, and tea and coffee. Designated desks also available on a monthly basis. Contact director@ludlowmascallcentre.co.uk or 01584 873882 for details.

BEEKEEPING FOR BEGINNERS Interested in keeping bees but unsure of how to start? Our weekend ‘Bee Ready’ courses are run on our family smallholding near Bromyard, and aim to give you the information and confidence you need. Now taking bookings for May 3rd/4th 2025. For further details please email woodruffbank@btinternet.com

CHAIR REPAIRS: seats rushed & recaned. Also Danish cord & Habitat sheet cane seats. Paul Richards, 01544 209140. Email - paulrichardsft@gmail.com

PIANO LESSONS IN PRESTEIGNE. All ABRSM grades or simply for fun. Contact Mzia 07981 752405, mziag@hotmail.co.uk

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

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 Katy 01547 520328.

WANTED: Gentlemen’s clothing and accessories –good quality & vintage. Cash paid. Peter: 07980 693980.

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Music and Silence

IAM in the lift and it is singing raindrops keep falling on my head just like the man whose feet won’t fit, the doors open, into the mushroom-coloured corridor and a new and sugarier sound world, I did it my waaaaay dribbling like warm spit out of the wall speakers, compressed out of shape until it is hard to distinguish the trumpets, if that is what they are, from the strings, which may not be strings, and the robot crooning, on through the office door into the ringtones, an electronic pseudotintinnabulation that manages to combine a bit of Beyoncé with a hint of Taylor Swift and a soupçon of, Christ, did they do that to poor Louis Armstrong, and the only way out of this is to dive out of the office and it is raining so home and turn on daytime telly and what have we but a lion trampling over the savannah and the soundtrack goes in the jungle the mighty jungle the lion sleeps tonight with the interesting bits amputated and anyway the lion is not sleeping but creeping, try another channel and look it is personal hygiene products with the Black Dyke Mills Band then a fine advertisement for bog paper with, what, Beethoven’s Ninth, the Red Army Choir and a yellow labrador, and another, some shamus is creeping along a mean street somewhere in Chicago or possibly Los Angeles on mayhem bent with doom music containing the kind of augmented fourths that used to convey avantgardism but now convey the fact that someone somewhere is going to get a faceful of clichés from a gun that unfortunately fires only pretend bullets, and after the explosions the music will start up again so it is definitely time to turn to something about houses and interiors and there is a lovely sofa and some bookcases and kilims on the floor and of course the music is bleeding Vivaldi hacked out of the Four Seasons with a scented chainsaw, and by now the time has come to do something serious like for instance ringing up the bank and apparently they value my call because it is important to them and the waiting time is ninety minutes and here we go with a touch of Bach, nothing wrong with a touch of Bach except that in the middle of a bar a voice comes on to tell me that they value my call because it is important to them and all the information I require except the information I require

Specialist in art, design, photography, history, gardening Also open our superb CAFÉ!

The Bookery, Manor Farm, Brampton Bryan, Bucknell, SY7 0DH Off A4113 Knighton Road. Tel: 01547 530744

aardvaark@btconnect.com www.aardvark-books.com

Bookshop open to visitors Tues-Sun 10am-4pm. Open Bank Holiday Mondays.

is on their website, and here is a touch of Bach again, nothing wrong with a touch of Bach except that it is the same touch of Bach as last time and it stops in the middle of the same bar as last time and the voice, which belongs to someone on holiday from prescribing lobotomies for helpless catatonics in mental hospitals, tells me that they value my call because it is important to them so it is time to say to hell with the bank and how about a bit of silence, and into the elevator and into the Co-op for a bottle of rum and the Co-op is full of Co-op Radio and the people behind the tills have a pale frantic look and they say what music they do not hear it any more but you can tell from their shadowed eyebags that they do, so you pay for the rum and escape into the car park where in spite of the wet tarmac spring is springing and the only sound is the birds doing their own music, and walk among the birds until the sun goes down, o the quiet freshness of it, and after your poor ears have had a nice rest it will be sensible to pour a large rum and listen to something on purpose, that you have chosen, that has not been inflicted upon the world by some marketing sonofabitch with tin ears and a mortgage. Something like, for instance, Home of the Free, the new album from Dave Luke. Which is excellent. Sam Song Twblwddymwch

Website: www.aardvark-books.com Aardvark Easter Event 19th April 2025 A full Aardvark market with over 20 stalls, Live music and much more. Free Entry and Parking.

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River Wood Gallery & Bookshop, West St, Rhayader LD6 5AB 07807 906958 www.riverwood.studio

Selling original artwork, prints and cards of ink paintings by JAMES ROBERTS. New and secondhand books, all on the theme of wildlife.

Open Wed-Sat 11am-4pm.

Presteigne Assembly Rooms, 01544 370637 or 01544 262864

5 April Grand Spring Sale. Clothes, vintage, collectables, books and jumble. Pop-up cafe with tea, coffee and cake. Open 10am-2pm. £1 entry in aid of Shelter Cymru and Knighton & District Refugee Support.

Oriel Davies Gallery, Newtown 01686 625041 www.orieldavies.org

Temporary Gallery closure until spring for improvements. Work will continue in the community, check website for upcoming events.

Radnorshire Museum, Temple Street, Llandrindod Wells LD1 5DL 01597 824513

The museum houses an art gallery with varied exhibitions and events.

Open Wed-Sat 10am-4pm.

Brecon Museum, Art Gallery & Library, Glamorgan St, Brecon LD3 7DW 01874 6233346

Until 1 June Over 70 artists are represented such as SIR RICHARD COLT HOARE, THOMAS HORNOR, JOSEF HERMAN, IWAN BALA, RADOVAN KRAGULY, SALLY MATTHEWS, JOHN UZZELL EDWARDS, IVOR DAVIES, MARY LLOYD JONES, DAVID JONES, SHIRLEY JONES & ERIC

RAVILIOUS. Open Mon-Fri 10am-4.30pm, Sat & Sun 10am-4pm. Wonderwool Wales, Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells LD2 3SY 07980 913972 www.wonderwoolwales. co.uk

26 & 27 April Wonderwool Wales. A special installation to mark the 80th anniversary of VE day. Everything for those who are interested in wool and natural fibre crafts. Workshops on both days to be booked online in advance. Livestock, breed societies and street food. Sat 10am-5.30pm, Sun 10am-4.30pm.

Pavilion Mid Wales, Llandrindod Wells LD1 5EY 01597 258118

29 March Llandrindod Wells artisan market. Local produce, homemade and handmade. Free entry, 10am-3pm.

Chatwood, Celf gan Osian Gwent (Art by Osian Gwent), No. 6 Long Bridge Street, Llanidloes SY18 6EE 0800 999 1953

www.osiangwent.com

Exclusive and original paintings by Welsh contemporary artist OSIAN GWENT. Luxury works of fine art, paintings and limited edition fine art giclee prints. Open Wed 10am-2pm, Thurs 11am-5pm, Fri & Sat 11am-3pm.

Christ College, Brecon LD3 8AF www.glasburyarts.co.uk

29 March Art Auction. Works from a mixture of well-known and local artists such as CHARLES BURTON, NANCY GRIFFITHS, ALAN SALISBURY, SALLY MATTHEWS, AMANDA TURNER, TRACY THRUSFIELD, JENNI HALL, MARK ZYTYNSKI and many others. Images along with detailed information will be on the website, artwork on view from 3.30pm-5.30pm, auction from 6pm. Glasbury Arts.

Found Gallery, 1 Bulwark, Brecon LD3 7LB 07736 062849 www.foundgallery.co.uk

5 March - 5 April ‘Threads’. To coincide with Brecon Women’s Festival. Featuring a collaboration between EMMA BEVAN, LIZ DAVIS, CAROL KAY & MARY WRENN. HELEN CRAWFORD, SUE HILEY HARRIS, MICHAEL HOWARD, HANNAH HUGHES - textile artists. JO HUGHES & LOUISE SALE - artists. TIM LAKE - potter. Open Tues-Sat 10am-4.30pm.

Hay Castle, Oxford Road, Hay-on-Wye HR3 5DG 01497 820079 Until 2 March ‘Books, Battles and Borders’. QUENTIN BLAKEillustrations. In the Main Gallery. 10am-4.30pm.

Tower House Gallery, 29 High Street, Knighton LD7 1AT 01547 529530 Gallery, shop, cafe. Open Tues-Sat 10am-4.30pm.

The Hay Makers, St John’s Place, Hay-on-Wye HR3 5BN 01497 820556 March CHRIS ARMSTRONG - wood. CAITRIONA CARTWRIGHT - stone carving. JENNY CHIPPINDALE - felt/ papier mache. DAWN CRIPPSembroidery. SIMON HULBERTceramics. VICTORIA KEEBLE - prints. KAREN PARKER - jewellery. Closed Tues & Sun until mid March. Mon-Sat 10.30am-5pm.

Lion Street Gallery, 6 Lion Street, Hay-on-Wye HR3 5AA 01497 822900

Showcasing some of the very best artists from Wales and the Borders. Open 10.30am-5pm daily except Tues, Sun 11.30am-4pm.

Wyeside, Builth Wells 01982 552555 Until 30 March ANDREW

McCONNACH - biographical mandala-like oil paintings. Tues-Fri 6pm-8.30pm, Sat & Sun 4pm-8.30pm.

The Table, 43 Lion Street, Hay-on-Wye 01497 822802 www.thetablehay.com

29 March - 19 April MARY MABBUTT. Open Thurs-Sat 10am-3pm.

The Chair, 10 High Town, Hay-on-Wye HR3 5AE 01497 822802 www.thechairhay.com

5 - 29 March JEREMY SCRINE. Weekly artist led exhibitions can be found at www.thechairhay.com/ exhibitions and please message me if you would like to be considered for selection Thurs-Sat 10am-3pm.

The Workhouse Studio, Presteigne Industrial Estate 01544 267864

Rare antique carpets and kilims. Plus locally made pottery, art materials, textiles, haberdashery, jewellery, cards and gifts. Cafe. Open Wed-Sat 10am-4pm.

Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, Near Newtown 01686 688369

From 23 March ‘Seen: Unseen, What Lies in Between’. JUNKO BURTON & DR JUNE FORSTER.

From 23 March ‘The Plight of the Curlew’. In collaboration with Curlew Connections Wales.

From 23 March ‘People Like Us’. A portrait exhibition. Cafe. Open Wed-Sun 11am-4pm.

Minerva Arts Centre, High Street, Llanidloes 01686 413467

29 March - 21 April Vintage Style Fair. Open Mon-Sat 10am-4.30pm.

Knighton Museum, 1 Broad Street, Knighton

Run by volunteers and reflects social history of the area. The exhibits have been donated or lent by local people and reflect the varied history of this border town. Wed-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 11am-4pm.

The Art Shop, Cross Street, Abergavenny NP7 5EH 01873 852690

Until 22 March ‘Looking Forward’. Spring mixed show. Open Tues-Sat 9.30am-5pm.

Matt Williams, ‘In Search of the Perfect Hill’. Bloom Space, Hereford

Maggie Davis, Ludlow Art Society, St Lawrence’s Church, Ludlow

Sarah Snazell, Brecon Museum, Art Gallery & Library

Simon Carroll, The Courtyard, Hereford

Emma Bevan, Found Gallery, Brecon Chris Williams, Apple Store Gallery, Hereford

Museum of Modern Art, Tabernacle, Heol Penrallt, Machynlleth SY20 8AJ 01654 703355 info@moma.machynlleth.org.uk

Until 5 April ‘Under Milk Wood’. BONNIE HAWKINS.

Until 5 April ‘Thin Slithers’. PHIL WHEELER.

Until 5 April ‘Hanging by a Thread’. ALISON LOCHHEAD.

Until 5 April ‘Dylan Thomas’. The Tabernacle Collection.

5 April - 7 June ‘Darnau o Ddaear’.

GIOVANNA VINCIGUERRA. 5 April - 7 June CLYDE HOLMES (1940-2008): ‘Uplandscapes’. Tues - Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-1pm. Rhayader Museum & Gallery, CARAD, East Street, Rhayader LD6 5ER 01597 810561 www.carad.org.uk

See CARAD.org.uk or FB CARAD for activities. Thurs-Sat 10.30am-4pm.

Ardent Gallery, 46 High St, Brecon, LD3 7AP 01874 623333

A wide variety of artwork.

Open Tues-Sat 11am-5pm.

Court Cupboard Gallery, New Court Farm, Llantillio Pertholey, Abergavenny NP7 8AU 01873 852011

ROSIE FAREY & MANDY COATS - baskets. SUSAN GALLAGHERpaintings. Open 11am-4pm.

Cheese & Butter Market, Hay-on-Wye 07866 843538

Every Fri & Sat Flea & Vintage Market. Vintage clothing, bric a brac, antiques and jewellery. Open 9am-5pm.

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7 Gomond St, Maylord Orchard and Bloom.Space, Eign Gate, Hereford 01544 327344 Artlandish.co.uk

Until 30 March ‘Artlandish’. A range of exhibitions, taster courses, events, light shows and much besides. The aim is to show the benefits of having a permanent arts base open to both artists and public in Hereford City Centre. A project by Hereford Community Land Trust.

Bloom Space, Hereford HR4 0BX www.meadowarts.org/event/unseen 1 - 12 March ‘Unseen’. Herefordshire Visual Artists Network. Exploring the unseen through painting, drawing and sculpture.

15 - 29 March ‘In Search of the Perfect Hill’. 34 artists celebrate their favourite hills in the Marches in painting, drawing, photography, textiles and ceramics. www.artlandish.co.uk

Open daily 11am-5pm.

Made in Ross, Market House, Ross on Wye, HR9 5HL www.madeinross.co.uk

A co-operative of local art and craft makers. Open 10am-4pm.

Old Mayor’s Parlour, Church St, Hereford www.oldmayorsparlour.com March SARAH ROSS-THOMSON - printmaking. CRAIG SUMNERpaintings. Plus jewellery and ceramics by local makers. Open Tues-Sat 9.30am-4.30pm.

Oxenham Gallery, The Coachhouse, 19a Church St, Hereford HR1 2LR 07814 406878

March JONATHAN SANT - painted local scenes. PAUL JENKINS - Raku pottery. Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-3pm.

Oxenham Art, Broad Street, Leominster HR6 8BT 07814 406878 March ED WOOLLEY - paintings. NESKI CERAMICS - ceramic vessels. Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-3pm. Lyde Court, Hereford HR1 3AE 01432 357753 www.lydecourt.com

2 March Children’s Market. Toys, clothes, handmade essentials, pre-loved items. Open 10am-4pm.

9 March Jumble & Pearls, a classy vintage pop-up. Open 10am-4pm.

16 March Local at Lyde Market. Herefordshire’s local produce and artisan crafts. Open 10am-4pm.

23 March The Crafty Flea Market. Open 10am-4pm.

The Floodgates Bar, Ground Floor Terrace of The Left Bank, Bridge St, Hereford HR4 9DG herefordartisanmarket@gmail.com

15 March & 12 April Spring Artisan Market. Open 10am-3.30pm.

1 Station Approach, Hereford www.meadowarts.org

Until April 2025 ‘Baroque Sprawl’ LAURA WHITE. This bold installation celebrates creativity and connectivity and is inspired by Bernini’s Apollo and Daphne. Commissioned by Meadow Arts and Hereford College of Arts.

The Courtyard Theatre, Hereford 01432 340555

Until 31 May V & A presents: SIMON CARROLL (1964-2009), Hereford’s Ceramicist. Open theatre times.

The Forum, 18 Market Square, Tenbury Wells WR15 8EA 01584 810085 www.georginafranklin.co.uk

GEORGINA FRANKLIN - jewellery. Individual contemporary design. Commissions undertaken.

Take 4 Gallery, 30 The Homend, Ledbury HR8 1BT www.take4gallery.com

Arts and Craft gallery run by a cooperative of 22 artists and makers including blacksmiths and basket makers, painters and photographers, sculptors and ceramicists, jewellers and textile artists. Basket maker HELEN MUNDAY, blacksmiths STEPHEN MCRAE and SADIE SNOWDROP STAR, ceramicists CLAIRE BILLINGSLEY, STEVE FREER, RUTH BUSBRIDGE and FIONA O’NEILL, mixed media artists CHERYL HEWITT and HELEN NORMAN, jewellers SAM HEMMING, SUSAN WILKINSON and HAZEL MATHIOT, painters DAVID COPE, IVAN JONES, TRUDI FOGGO and JO DEWAR, photographer CRAIG DODDS, sculptors ALAN RICHARDSON and NICK HELME, textile artists SARAH FREER and DI WEISSBERG and wood turner KEITH BRITTEN. Open Mon–Sat 10-5pm. Greenstage Gallery, Bromtrees Hall, Stoke Lacy, Bromyard, Herefordshire, HR7 4HZ 07977 574383 info@greenstagegallery.co.uk www.greenstage gallery.co.uk

Original and contemporary art. Open by appointment.

Bocam Gallery, Space 10, Bastion Mews, Union St, Hereford HR1 2BT 07929 206707 www.bocamgallery.com

Modern contemporary, pop, street art, prints. Thurs-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10.30am-4.30pm.

Walenty Pytel Gallery & Studio Tour, near Ross-on-Wye, HR9 7SB 01531 634102 walentypytelgallery@ gmail.com www.walentypytel.com

You will receive a printed guide to all of Walenty’s outdoor sculptures in Herefordshire to visit at your leisure. Bronze and original steel sculptures can be purchased in the gallery as well as signed limited edition prints, cards and his book Walenty Pytel Life/ Art/Sculpture. By appointment only. Groups welcome.

Wobage Makers Gallery, Upton Bishop, Ross-on-Wye HR9 7QP 01989 720495 www.wobage.co.uk Pots, prints, jewellery, willow and wood. Handmade at Wobage workshops. BEN CASSON - furniture and kitchenwood. LYNN HODGSONwood carving and kitchenwood. PATIA DAVIS - slip decorated earthenware and porcelain. JEREMY STEWARDwood-fired salt-glazed stoneware and porcelain. PETRA STEWARD - woodfired salt-glazed stoneware and collagraph prints. CLYDE JEFFERSON - willow basketry. CLAIR HODGSON - gold, silver and semi-precious stone earrings. Thurs-Sat 10am-5pm.

Old Stable Gallery, Leominster Tourist Information Centre, Corn Square, Leominster 01568 616460

March JULIAN REEVES.

Mon-Sat Open 9.30am-4pm.

Mappa Mundi & Chained Library, Hereford Cathedral 01432 374200

Until 5 April ‘Seeds of Eternity’. Celebrating 17th century poet Thomas Traherne.

25 March - 24 April ‘Between Heaven and Earth’. Icon paintings by PETRO BIROV A& CHRISTINA WATSON. Mon-Sat Cathedral Tours 11.05pm & 2.15pm, £6 per person. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm.

Selected dates Tower Tours. 218 steps contact office for details, £10 adults, £5 for children under 16, £8 full-time students.

Admission charges apply.

Gallery 54, 54 High Street, Ross-on-Wye 01989 567917

March New work from RACHEL SUDWORTH, JO JENKINS & ANNICA NEUMULLER. Gallery artists featuring STUART ELLIS, LEYLA MURR, STEPHEN RIPPINGTON, JOHN MAXWELL STEELE and TESSA HOUGHTON. Thurs-Sat 10am-4pm.

Croft Castle National Trust, Yarpole, near Leominster HR6 9PQ www.nationaltrust.org.uk

March - Oct ‘Ghost Trees’ Artwalk in the park and exhibition celebrating Croft Castle’s ancient trees. RICHARD GILBERT, SARA-JANE ARBURY & PAUL LIGAS - installations, drawings, poetry and photographs. Open daily, 10am-5pm.

Apple Store Gallery, Unit 1, Rockfield Road, Hereford HR1 2UA 01432 263937

www.applestoregallery.com

Until 22 March Rockfield Arts.

26 March - 3 May ‘A Year at Hergest’. CHRIS WILLIAMS.

Wed-Fri 10am-3pm, Sat 10am-1pm.

Old Chapel Gallery, East Street, Pembridge HR6 9HB 01544 388842

www.oldchapelgallery.co.uk

15 March - 30 April Spring exhibition. New works by LYNDA JONES & JOANNA GRIFFITHS - oil on canvas. TAMSIN ABBOTT - stained glass. SIMON RICH - crystaline ceramics. BARBARA SHAW - textile collage. JUSTINE ALLISON - gilded porcelain. REBECCA LEWIS - silver jewellery. TRISH WOODS - patinated pewter. Throughout the year ‘Splendour in the Grass’. An ever-changing collection of unique sculptures for your outdoor space in a variety of media including carved stone, resins, bronze, glass, ironwork, stainless steel and ceramics. Wed-Sat 11am-4.30pm, Sun 12-4pm.

SHROPSHIRE

Ludlow Assembly Rooms, Mill St, Ludlow 01584 878141

2 March LARFE Vintage Fair. Vintage and antiques extragavanza; with the regular flea market on Castle Square and vintage and collectibles at the Assembly Rooms, Oscars, 10.30-3pm, free entry.

Until 8 March ‘Vibrant Moods and Tempos’. LOUISE C EAMESabstract paintings.

Mon-Sat 10am-7pm.

St Lawrence’s Church, Ludlow www.ludlowartsociety.org.uk

29 March - 7 April LUDLOW ART SOCIETY. Talented artists once again will be presenting their works to the public in this eclectic show. Open 10am-5pm.

Studio & Gallery, Quality Square, Ludlow SY8 1AR 01584 751277 www.abigailhumphriesart.com

March ABIGAIL HUMPHRIES - mixed media, figurative pieces and some traditional oil paintings. Open Tues, Thurs-Sun 10am-4pm, Mon & Wed appointment only.

Bishop’s Castle Town Hall 01588 630023 www.bishopscastletownhall.co.uk

Until 11 March ROSIE BYRDtextile pictures from around the world. 1 March Antiques & Flea Market. Open 9am-4pm.

15 March - 15 April JENNY ASHMORE. Mon-Sat 10am-4pm.

Alice Draws The Line, The Old Forge, Brampton Bryan SY7 0DH www.AliceDrawsTheLine.co.uk Cards, tea towels, mugs, gifts. Open when the lights are on!

SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630321

March TOM DAVIES. Open Mon-Thurs 9am-9pm, Sat & Sun 9am-12pm.

The Willow Gallery, 56 Willow Street, Oswestry SY11 1AD 01691 657575

1 March New Year Open exhibition. JOHN PEACOCK, FAY LACHENAL, STEFANIE GUNDLACH, ANNE REID, FRANK TRIGGS, LESLEY FISHER, JUDITH HARRISON, LOUISE DIGGLE, STEPHEN HOPPER, ALISON HOLT, DAVID CHADWICK, MARK WARNER, HEATHER BUTLER, ALAN PALMER, SARA PIPER HEAP, ROBERT SHELTON, CAMBRIAN PRINT GROUP.

8 March - 26 April Spring Open Exhibition 2025. Open 10am-4pm, closed Sun / Mon.

Ogilvie Vaile Conservation, Unit 9, Lower Buckton Barns, between Leintwardine and Brampton Bryan SY7 0JU 07780 616067 www.ogilvievaile.com

Specialising in the conservation and restoration of fine art Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery, The Music Hall, Market Square, Shrewsbury SY1 1LG 01743 258881 Until 30 April ‘Sun & Fire - Life and death at the dawn of history’. 10am-4pm, Sun 11am-4pm.

The Artists’ Gallery, Upper Floor, Ludlow Farm Shop (formerly Ludlow Food Centre), Bromfield, Ludlow SY8 2JR 07974 652866 www.theartistsgalleryludlow.co.uk Instagram @galleryrunbyartists Facebook The Artists’ Gallery Artists include SHELLY PERKINS - wildlife artist. PRISCILLA HANN - bronze sculpture. KIM DAVISwood turning. PAUL BURTON - sculpture in steel, glass and stone. PIP JONES - watercolours. SARAH BILLINGHAM - pottery. ALICE SAVERY - watercolour and pen botanicals. LAURA-JAYNE - jewellery metalsmith. March Visiting artists include LAYLA KHANI - linocuts. SAMUEL WOUTER - woodwork. Open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm.

Nina & Co, 10 Church St, Ludlow SY8 2JH 01584 877792

Decorative antiques and vintage. Open 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm.

Art & Craft Workshops

Single, dated listings are free. Ongoing workshops, £45 per year.

h.ART - HEREFORDSHIRE ART WEEK

6 - 14 September 2025. Are you an artist wanting to be part of h.Art this year? To Take Part complete the online forms @ h-art.org.uk/take-part between 4 Feb - 4 March. Or get in touch info@h-art.org.uk

KNIGHTON PAINTING & SKETCHING GROUP We meet Monday daytime at the Civic Centre, Knighton (near the Clock Tower) during spring and autumn terms. We have weekly topics with friendly tuition. All abilities, beginners welcome. Learn at your own pace. Discover new skills and increase your confidence. Own choice of art materials. Contact artist tutor: Audrey Bradley: 01544 350369.

STONE CARVING WEEKENDS WITH LOTTIE O’LEARY

Suitable for all ages and abilities. Come and carve something for your home or garden. Cost of £270 includes the stone, all refreshments including scrummy lunches and cake and expert tuition. Maximum 6 on a course, run from Lotties workshop in Knucklas, near Knighton. Courses for 2025 are 21st and 22nd of June, 2nd and 3rd August, 4th and 5th October. www.lottieolearystonecarver.co.uk 01547 528 792. Email Oleary.lottie@gmail.com

ALEX ALLPRESS POTTERY STUDIO - POTTERY EXPERIENCES & LESSONS

Church Street, Builth Wells, LD2 3BS. Open 7 days a week. Bespoke family days. Throwing workshops and courses. Children’s parties, corporate festivities, hen dos, Hand-building, gift sales and vouchers available. From £40pp - tasters - half day or full day. Call for details: 07443 875016. email alexallpressceramics@gmail.co.uk, www.alexallpress.co.uk

MOOR HALL STUDIO - BOBBY BRITNELL

Inspirational art and textile related courses delivered throughout the year by highly qualified tutors. Some courses are online and others face to face. Refer to www.

bobbybritnell.co.uk for further information and details of all courses. Contact Bobby Britnell on 01547 510664 or email at bobby@bobbybritnell.co.uk

JAPANESE FLOWER ARRANGING

Workshops, lessons, demonstrations to groups/societies and Gift Vouchers by Teacher and Master of IKEBANA (Ohara School) Noella Plasman-Jones.Visit www.discovering-ikebana.com or message me on 07379 499984.

CREATIVE BREAKS

Learn a new skill and explore your creativity with experienced tutors, all based in beautiful countryside with outstanding views and local produce. We offer a wide range of courses throughout the year:- Basketmaking, Upholstery, Felting, Rag Rug Making, Sculpture, Stone Carving, Dichroic Glass, Plant Dyeing, Natural Dyes, Herbal Medicine, Suminagashi, Rush Basketry, Creating a Sketchbook, Jewellery, Glass Fusing, Hand Bloc Printing, Sewing, Stained Glass, Weaving, Linocutting, Painting and Drawing, Japanese Woodblock, Printmaking, Weaving Wire, Woodcarving and Pottery. For full details visit www.creativebreaks.co.uk Make it yourself - take it home - treasure it - or give it with pride!

STONE CARVING WORKSHOPS

Monthly in Llangarron, HR9 6PH. Glenn Morris sculptor leads an informal, friendly group. Suitable for beginners or those with some experience. Tuition, tools, refreshments and safety equipment provided, small piece of stone included in “Beginners Day”. Gift Vouchers available. Contact frances@artsinthemarches.co.uk 07917 522253

Mon 3, 17 & 31 March GIRLS YOUTH GROUP

For girls aged 9-14 years. 3 March - A newspaper fashion show. 17 March - Make Nachos. 31 March - Make a felt picture. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, 5.30pm-7pm, free, 01588 676060.

Fri 7 March GOLDEN VALLEY COLLAGE WORKSHOP

Join Meadow Arts for a fun, drop-in collage session using photos by artist Cordelia Cembrowicz to create a ‘portrait of the Golden Valley’. Abbey Dore Village Hall, 12pm-2.30pm, www.meadowarts.org/events

Sat 8 March SILVER STACKING BAND RING

Make two beautiful rings With Sophie Jauncey. The Muse, Brecon, 10am-1pm, £75, 07813 190550, www.sophiejaunceyjewellery.co.uk

15 March & 17 May MARCHES SCRIBES CALLIGRAPHY

Beginners Course. Monkland Village Hall, Leominster, 10am-1pm, £15 for the course. Booking essential. For more information/to book, please ring 01544 327657.

Sat 29 March MOTHER’S DAY FLOWER WORKSHOP

Hosted by Georgina Flowers. Learn to create a beautiful bouquet for your mum. Upstairs, De Koffie Pot, The Left Bank, Bridge St, Hereford, 1pm-4pm, £45 includes one hand-tied bouquet and a glass of Prosecco, enquiries@herefordleftbank.com 01432 357753.

Sat 29 March MARCHES SCRIBES CALLIGRAPHY

Pointed pen Carolingian. Tutor: Josie Brown. Monkland Village Hall, Leominster HR6 9DB, 10am-4pm. £20 members, £25 visitors.To book please ring 01544 327657.

Tues 1 & Wed 2 April PYSANKY UKRAINIAN EGG

DECORATING WORKSHOP

Run by artist Helena Orlowski and Nataliya Cummings. Traditional wax-resist Ukrainian Easter Egg. Kingsthorne, Hereford, 10am-1pm, £45, all materials supplied together with Ukrainian herbal tea and lunch, 07963 090838. www.experienceukraine.co.uk 10% profits will be donated to grassroots Ukrainian organisations.

March ORIEL DAVIES GALLERY

Free Online Art Sessions for 12-18 year olds. 15 March. Bring something to work on, or whatever art materials you have to hand and created alongside other like-minded people. Online, 10.30am-12.30pm, www.orieldavies.org

Sat 26 & Sun 27 April WONDERWOOL WALES

Everything for those who are interested in wool and natural fibre crafts. Workshops include Moebius Knitting with Kath Andrews, An Introduction to Indian Block Printing, Art Yarns - Corespinning with Sarah Stacey, Dorset Buttons and Peg Loom Weaving with Sharon Smith. Bringing Eyes to Life in needle felting with Emma Fountain. Beaded Keyrings and more. Workshops on both days to be booked online in advance. Wonderwool Wales, Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells, Sat 10am-5.30pm, Sun 10am-4.30pm, £13, under 16s free, 07980 913972, www.wonderwoolwales.co.uk

March MID WALES ARTS CENTRE

Until 19 March - Pottery skills course for begninners and intermediate potters, 6.30pm-9pm. 7-9 March Firing Weekend Courses with Jean Sampson. 8 MarchMonthly Life Drawing Class, £20, students £16. 29 & 30 March - Fabric Painting and Garment Making with Catrin Williams, 10am,-4pm, £150. 12 April - Tetra Pak and Chine Colle Printing with Elin Crowley,10am-4pm, £75. Every Wed - Talking Art, artists talk about their work, 2-4pm, free. Weekly Pottery Club, Thurs 2-4pm & 7pm-9pm (term time), Fri 11am-1pm & 2-4pm. ThursAfter School Club, 4.30pm-6pm. 2nd Sat of each month, Family Pottery, 2pm-4pm, booking essential. Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, Newtown, 01686 688369.

March EASTNOR POTTERY

INTRO TO THE POTTERS WHEEL £60 per person. Perfect indoor activity for individuals, couples and small groups. 1.5 hr sessions take place 7 & 8 March. POTTERS WHEEL COURSES 1, 12, 15, 29 & 30 March. Day £180. Weekend £340 per person. Spend the day or weekend relaxing and creating pots on the potter’s wheel. Eastnor Pottery, Home Farm, Eastnor, near Ledbury. Check and book online, www.eastnorpottery.co.uk admin@eastnorpottery.co.uk or 01531 633886.

March HAY CASTLE

1 March - Creative Lettering. Looking at and practicing different styles of typography, calligraphy and lettering and use the Tombow brush pens, 10.30am-1pm, £12.50, all materials provided. 30 March - Zen no Shodo. The Way of the Zen Brush with Stephen Hopkins and Carolyn Blake. Drawing on the Zen tradition of calligraphy, 10.30am-4.40pm, £35 waged, £25 unwaged, ink, brushes and paper will be supplied. No experience necessary. Clore Learning Space, Hay Castle, Oxford Rd, Hay-on-Wye, 01497 820079, www.haycastletrust.org

March THE COURTYARD, HEREFORD

Tues - Playing Together, interactive play session for older adults and pre-school children with parents/carers, 11am12pm, £3. Thurs - Hereford Life Drawing, 10am-1pm, £8. The Courtyard Theatre, Hereford, 01432 340555.

March SHREWSBURY MUSEUM & ART GALLERY

First Sat of the month - Create and Connect. Bringing together refugee and local families in a fun environment, 1.30pm-3pm, for ages 4+, £3. Until 25 April - Early Years Storytelling Workshop - Sun and Fire. using storytelling, music, art and roleplay, 10am-12pm. Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery, Market Square, Shrewsbury, 01743 258881.

March APPLE STORE GALLERY

18 March - ‘Drawing Portraits’ with Allison Neal. 10am-3.30pm, £65. Apple Store Gallery, Unit 1 Rockfield Rd, Hereford, HR1 2UA, 01432 263937.

March CUP CERAMICS

Sun 9 March - Pottery Taster - This taster course is for individuals, couples, families and friends and is an opportunity to get your hands in some clay as well as making something fun and functional. We recommend that the minimum age is 14 when accompanied by an adult on the course and 16+ without adult supervision. - £55 (includes fired and glazed pots). Sat 15 March / Sat 29 March - Nerikomi with Kim Colebrook - In this masterclass, Kim will take you through her process of layering, preparing, and forming porcelain to create blocks or vessels, and her meticulous preparation process for the final firing. - £140 (includes lunch on 15th, 3 items fired and glazed). Sat 22 March - One Day Intensive Pottery Course - If you are new to clay this course will introduce you to making pots on a wheel - throwing, and hand-building pots . If you already have some experience this course will enable you to practice what you already know and extend your knowledge.- £125 (price includes 4 items fired and glazed and a delicious lunch in our onsite cafe). All course details can be found on website. Cup Ceramics, 10 Foley Trading Estate, Hereford, 07548 629525. Details www.cupceramics.com/courses

March THE OXFORD ARMS, KINGTON

8 March - Create a mandala while practising mindfulness in this workshop with Wonky Mandalas, 6.30pm-8.30pm, free. 30 March - Creative Workshop. Relaxed monthly craft sessions in the barn, drop by to explore new crafts and make new friends, 2pm-3pm, all materials provided, donation based. Every Wed, 10am-12.30pm and every Sun 12pm-4pm - Places of Welcome; drop in for a conversation and hot drink, bar and cafe open. The Oxford Arms, Kington, 07301 081444.

March HEREFORD CATHEDRAL

11 & 25 March - Lego Club, 3.45pm-5pm, free. Mondays term time - Toddler Group, craft activities and prayer; suitable 1-3 years, 9.30am, free. Thurs (term time) - Cathedral Seedlings new toddler group for ages 1-3 years, 10am-11.30am. Hereford Cathedral, 01432 374225.

April/May 2025 STAINED GLASS COURSES

With Nicola Hopwood. Long weekend workshops for beginners and those with some experience, in a lively and supportive atmosphere. 12 - 15 April & 17 - 20 May 2025. Brilley, near Hay-on-Wye, £300 per person (plus materials). 01497 820177, email info@nicolahopwood. co.uk, www.nicolahopwood.co.uk

April - September JAPANESE PAPER MARBLING at The Birches Farm, Kington. Try your hand at the art and craft of suminagashi with like-minded folk in a calm and creative space. Take home many sheets of decorated paper for use in bookbinding, collage and other paper arts. Cake and coffee on tap (bring your own lunch). April 5th, May 17th, June 21st, July 12th, August 9th, September 27th. See website for details: sarahamatt.com

Thursdays KNIGHTON ART GROUP Any level welcome. Any medium accepted. Lunch served from 12pm. Knighton Community Centre, 1-3pm, £3 per session. Kay Yendole, 07624 379335.

GLASBURY ARTS

CHARITY ART AUCTION - 29 March at Christ College, Brecon, LD3 8AF

Artwork on view 3.30-5.30pm, auction from 6pm

The details of our exciting Art Auction are coming together to raise money for Glasbury Arts. There will be art works from a mixture of well-known and local artists, such as Alan Salisbury, Sally Mathews, Amanda Turner Tracy Thursfield, Jenni Hall Mark Zytynski and many others. The artwork images along with the detailed information will be added to our website throughout March, so check in to www.glasburyarts.co.uk

Ludlow

Art Society

Spring Exhibition 2025

Saturday 29 March to Monday 7 April

St. Lawrence’s Church in Ludlow 10am – 5pm

Our talented artists will once again be presenting their works to the public in this eclectic show www.ludlowartsociety.org.uk.

GEORGINA FRANKLIN

JEWELLERY

Individual Contemporary Design Commissions undertaken

Please see website for studio opening times. www.georginafranklin.co.uk

The Forum, 18 Market Square, Tenbury Wells, Worcs. WR15 8EA Phone 01584 810085

Borderlines Film Festival

IT’S that time of year again and in screening over 80 films the annual Borderlines Film Festival won’t fail to entertain and indeed enlighten audiences right across the Marches. It’s the usual mix of mainstream, indie, documentary, and especially debut works and foreign titles that are unlikely to be shown anywhere else hereabouts, some of which I’ll give my two penn’orth on here.

I’M STILL HERE (12A) Best screenplay winner at the 2024 Venice Festival, Walter Salles (The Motorcycle Diaries) presents a compelling, often disturbing account of one-time political dissident Reubens Paiva who is taken away from his large, ebullient family for questioning never to reappear. His wife Eunice, played by wonderful Brazilian actress Fernanda Torres holds his distraught family together, unbowed and fighting for justice.

Another family-based drama but of a very differed stipe – not least because it’s a slightly ramshackle musical – is THE END (15) which features Tilda Swinton and Michael Shannon heading a brood who’ve somehow survived global environmental collapse in their palatial underground bunker. By turns darkly hilarious and troubling and very different from Shannon’s 2011 outing as a paranoid survivalist, Take Shelter.

HOLY COW (12A) is one of several, if quite diverse films whose rural setting is appropriate to the Marches and includes Harvest, When Autumn Falls, Red Path and especially Welcome To The Orchard Of England. Filmed in the French Alps, director Louise Courvoisier’s rumbunctious feature debut employs a cast of local, newbie young actors, most notably Clement Faveau as hard-partying Totone who unexpectedly obliged to pay for his sister’s care decides to enter a high-stakes cheese making competition.

Classics are far from forgotten in this year’s Festival and include Julio Bracho’s hugely atmospheric 1954 Mexican masterwork Take Me In Your Arms and Mexican auteur Alberto Gout’s 1950 Adventuress, a wonderful tale of a posh young woman who must survive in her city’s seamy underbelly after her father’s suicide and mother’s infidelity. However a rare, big-screen showing of John Boorman’s ultra-gripping POINT BLANK starring an ice-cold Lee Marvin as a wounded gangster out for revenge should not be missed, not least for Johnny Mandel’s terrific soundtrack, Philip Lathrop’s luminous cinematography and Angie Dickenson as Walker’s tough sister-in-law.

At the other extreme we have a smattering of worthy and recent blockbusters and big-screen previews, some like Conclave and The Critic you may well know of, others like A TRAVELER’S NEEDS starring France’s greatest living actress, Isabelle Huppert and Pamela Anderson’s remarkable reinvention as an ageing Las Vegas dancer in THE LAST SHOWGIRL are brand new and fabulous.

Finally I must recommend the OPEN SCREEN competition at Hereford’s Courtyard on March 2nd which is the Festival’s annual showcase for locally made films, but for details of this plus the full listings and venue details log on to www.borderlinesfilmfdestival.org

Reviews by Mark Williams

I’m Still Here

The End

Holy Cow

The Last Showgirl

Point Blank

BORDERLINES FILM FESTIVAL

FRIDAY 28 FEBRUARYSATURDAY 15 MARCH

Each year the Borderlines Film Festival, the largest rural film festival in the UK, centred on The Courtyard, Hereford, but also spread across numerous venues in Herefordshire, Shropshire and Powys.

Details www.borderlinesfilmfestival.org

ABERGAVENNY FILM SOC.

5 March ROSE (12A)

19 March BLACK BOX DIARIES

2 April GOODBYE JULIA Melville Centre, Pen y Pound, Abergavenny NP7 5UD. www.abergavennyfilmsociety.com

ASSEMBLY

ROOMS, LUDLOW

1 March POOR THINGS (18)

1 March TALK BY JAMES PRICE

Production Manager of Poor Things

1, 4 March THE BRUTALIST (18)

3 March ON FALLING (15)

3 March POINT BLANK (15)

5 March HARD TRUTHS (12A)

6 March TO A LAND UNKNOWN (15)

6 March VERMIGLIO (15)

7 March A TRAVELER’S NEEDS (12A)

7 March VICTIMS OF SIN (15)

8 March FLOW (U) relaxed screening

8 March MOTHERBOARD (15)

10 March MURDERING THE DEVIL (12A)

10 March THE SEED OF THE SACRED FIG (15)

11 March JULIE KEEPS QUIET (12A)

12 March BRING THEM DOWN (15)

13 March IRIS ON THE MOVE (15)

13 March THE SUMMER WITH CARMEN (18)

14 March THE PENGUIN LESSONS (PG)

145 March HOLY COW (12A)

15 March THE RETURN (15)

26 March NINA & CO VINTAGE FILM

Assembly Rooms, Mill St, Ludlow, 01584 878141

BOOTH’S BOOKSHOP, H-O-W

1 March HARD TRUTHS (12A)

1 March SISTER MIDNIGHT (15)

2 March I’M STILL HERE (12A)

2 March WHEN AUTUMN FALLS (15)

7 - 13 March BRIDGET JONES: MAD ABOUT THE BOY (15)

9 March THE BRUTALIST (18) Richard Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye. 01497 822010

BRECON FILM SOCIETY

3 March CHARULATA(U)

7 April HERE (PG)

7.30pm, Brecon Coliseum Cinema, Wheat St, Brecon. 01874 620642

BRYCHEINIOG, BRECON

20 March BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL (12A) Captivating short films packed with extreme journeys and stunning cinematograpy.

Theatr Brycheiniog, Canal Wharf, Brecon 01874 611622

CONQUEST, BROMYARD

11 March THE CRIME IS MINE (15)

14 March THE CRITIC (15) Conquest Theatre, Bromyard. 01885 488575

COURTYARD, HEREFORD

1 March PAINT - WOMEN AT WAR (15) + Q&A

2 March IRIS ON THE MOVE (15)

1 - 3 March HARD TRUTHS (12A)

1 & 2 March LA COCINA (15)

2, 9 & 12 March NICKEL BOYS (15)

1, 2, 10 & 11 March THE BRUTALIST (18)

1, 2, 4 March VERMIGLIO (15)

1, 3 March ON FALLING (15)

1, 6 March SISTER MIDNIGHT (15)

2 March OPEN SCREEN (PG)

2 March VICTIMS OF SIN (15)

3 March EL CINE SOY YO (15)

3 March HAPPYEND (12A)

6 March A NEW KIND OF WILDERNESS (15)

3, 6 March TO A LAND UNKNOWN (15)

4 March POINT BLANK (15)

4 March POURING WATER ON TROUBLED OIL (12A) + Q&A

4, 5 March THE STIMMING POOL (12A) + discussion

5, 11 March JULIE KEEPS QUIET (12A)

4, 14 March THE END (15)

5, 12 March THE SUMMER WITH CARMEN (18)

6, 10 March CHEWING THE CUD (PG) + Q&A

6, 9 March FOUR MOTHERS (12A)

6 March TWO STRANGERS TRYING NOT TO KILL EACH OTHER (12A)

6, 7, 10, 11 March WHEN AUTUMN FALLS (15)

7, 10 March BRING THEM DOWN (15)

7 March OSKA BRIGHT: BEST OF THE FEST (12A)

7, 9 March THE SEED OF THE SACRED FIG (15)

8, 10 March FLOW (U)

8 - 10, 13 March I’M STILL HERE (15)

8, 14 March MOTHERBOARD (15) + Q&A on 8th March

8, 11 March SANTOSH (18)

9, 14 March A TRAVELER’S NEEDS (12A)

9, 10 March RED PATH (18)

9 March SUJO (15)

9 March TAKE ME IN YOUR ARMS (15)

10, 13 March TWO TO ONE (15)

11 March ERNEST COLE: LOST AND FOUND (15)

11, 12 March HARVEST (15)

11 March MURDERING THE DEVIL (12A) + intro

11, 13 March SEX (15)

11, 15 March THE WOLVES ALWAYS COME AT NIGHT (12A)

12 March ARCHITECTON (U)

12 March INDIA’S 1ST BEST TRANS MODEL AGENCY (15)

12 March NO OTHER LAND (15) 12, 15 March THE LAST SHOWGIRL (15)

12, 13 March THE RETURN (15)

13 March MOTHER VERA (15)

13 March A KESTREL FOR A KNAVE (12A) + Q&A

13 March ADVENTURESS (15)

14 March MEMOIR OF A SNAIL (15)

14, 15 March THE PENGUIN LESSONS (PG)

15 March WANDA (15)

The Courtyard Theatre, Edgar St, Hereford 01432 340555

DILWYN CEDAR HALL

21 March MONTY PYTHON’S LIFE OF BRIAN (12A) Cedar Hall, Dilwyn, 7pm, £8 includes light supper, £5 film only, BYOD, please book, 01544 319272.

1 March THE GREAT ESCAPER (12A) Ballingham Old School 07967 017759

1 March A HAUNTING IN VENICE (12A) Chapel Lawn VH 01547 530258

1 March FIREBRAND (PG) The Old Picture House, Kington 01544 230690

1 March THE CRITIC (15) Lady Emily Hall, Tarrington 01432 890720

1 March THE OUTRUN (15)

Community Hall, Much Birch 01981 540097

2 March CONCLAVE (12A)

The Phoenix Theatre, Ross on Wye 07789 778048

2 March THE SMEDS AND THE SMOODS (U) Leintwardine Community Centre 07572 442903

3 March YESTERDAY (12A) Welshpool Assembly Room 01938 552043

3 March LUNANA - A YAK IN THE CLASSROOM (PG) Coalbrookdale & Ironbridge Community Centre 01952 433297

3 March BELLE (12A) Claverley VH 07967 540531

3 March 633 SQUADRON (PG) The Red House, Albrighton 01902 373854

4 March FIREBRAND (15) Lydbury North VH 01588 680302

4 March MY FAVOURITE CAKE (12A) All Stretton VH 01694 723378

4 March HOW TO MAKE MILLIONS BEFORE GRANDMA DIES (12A) Garway VH 01600 750465

4 March SMALL THINGS LIKE THESE (12A) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125

5 March ALL WE IMAGINE AS LIGHT (15) Leintwardine Community Centre 07572 442903

5 March ALL WE IMAGINE AS LIGHT (15) The Phoenix Theatre, Ross on Wye 07789 778048

6 March CONCLAVE (12A) Brilley VH 01544 327227

6 March SMALL THINGS LIKE THESE (12A) Escleyside Hall, Michaelchurch Escley 01981 510116

6 March SMALL THINGS LIKE THESE (12A) Pencome & Little Cowarne Parish Hall 07960 726717

6 March THE OUTRUN (15) Pudleston VH 01568 750663

7 March THE CRIME IS MINE (15) Bedstone & Hopton Castle VH 01547 530282

7 March THE CRITIC (15) Knighton Community Centre 07964 023841

7 March THE OUTRUN (15) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125

7 March SMALL THINGS LIKE THESE (12A) Much Birch Community Hall 01981 540097

7 March A HAUNTING IN VENICE (12A) Fownhope New Memorial Hall 01432 860717

7 March THE MIRACLE CLUB (12A) Staunton on Wye VH 01981 500415

7 March THE CRITIC (15) Chetton VH 01746 789239

8 March FINDING YOUR FEET (12) Bicton VH 01743 850495

8 March THE GOOD LIAR (15) Bayston Hill Memorial Hall 01743 872096

8 March MRS HARRIS GOES TO PARIS (PG) Ombersley Memorial Village Hall 01905 620350

8 March PADDINGTON IN PERU (PG) Clifton on Teme VH 01886 812238

8 March PADDINGTON IN PERU (PG) Martley Memorial Hall 01886 888406

8 March CONCLAVE (12A) Neston Civic Hall 0151 336 7805

8 March PADDINGTON IN PERU (PG)

The Old Picture House, Kington 01544 230690

8 March HOW TO MAKE MILLIONS BEFORE GRANDMA DIES (12A)

Lady Emily Hall, Tarrington 01432 890720

9 March PADDINGTON IN PERU (PG) Cawley Hall, Eye, 07771 798712

9 March PADDINGTON IN PERU (PG) Dolau Community Hall 07904 883038

11 March KEEPING MUM (15) Ashford Carbonell VH 01584 831574

11 March THE CRIME IS MINE (15) Conquest Theatre, Bromyard 01885 488575

12 March NEXT GOAL WINS (12) Hope Bowdler VH 01694 721376

12 March PADDINGTON IN PERU (PG) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125

12 March FIREBRAND (15)

The Phoenix Theatre, Ross on Wye 07789 778048

13 March MY FAVOURITE CAKE (12A) Brilley VH 01544 327227

13 March SMALL THINGS LIKE THESE (12A) Castlemorton Parish Hall 01531 631503

13 March HOW TO MAKE MILLIONS BEFORE GRANDMA DIES (12A) Leintwardine Community Centre 07572 442903

13 March THE OUTRUN (15) Escleyside Hall, Michaelchurch Escley 01981 510116

13 March CONCLAVE (12A) Pencombe & Little Cowarne Parish Hall 07960 726717

13 March ALL WE IMAGINE AS LIGHT (15) Pudleston VH 01568 750663

13 March SMALL THINGS LIKE THESE (12A) SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle 01588 638038

13 March PADDINGTON IN PERU (PG) The New Inn, Pembridge 07774 237718

14 March PADDINGTON IN PERU (PG) Great Witley VH 01299 896412

14 March PADDINGTON IN PERU (PG) Knighton Community Centre 07964 023841

14 March CONCLAVE (12A) Kelsall Methodist Hall 01829 752931

14 March ANOTHER ROUND (12A) Habberley VH 07977 127161

14 March WILD MOUNTAIN THYME (12) The Simpson Hall, Burghill 07726 148736

14 March THE CRITIC (15) Conquest Theatre, Bromyard 01885 488575

14 March ALL WE IMAGINE AS LIGHT (15) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125

14 March MY FAVOURITE CAKE (12A) Lady Emily Hall, Tarrington 01432 890720

15 March SOUNDTRACK TO A COUP

D’ETAT Cawley Hall, Eye 07771 798712

15 March THE DRESSMAKER (12) Priest Weston VH admin@priestweston.org

15 March PADDINGTON IN PERU (PG) Eardisland VH 07799 486210

15 March THE CRITIC (15) Leominster Community Centre 01568 616411

15 March LOVE SARAH (12) The Old Picture House, Kington 07855 254590

17 March MICHAEL CLAYTON (15) Coalbrookdale & Ironbridge Community Centre 01952 433297

18 March THELMA (12A) SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle 01588 638038

18 March PADDINGTON IN PERU (PG) Acton Scott VH 07485 655898

19 March THE TASTE OF THINGS (12A) Myddle VH 07706 450075

19 March CONCLAVE (12A) Diddlebury VH 07396 730342

20 March GREENFINGERS (15) Silvester Horne Institute, Church Stretton 07429 237955

20 March PADDINGTON IN PERU (PG) Kinnerley Parish Hall 01691 683619

20 March SIX INCHES OF SOIL (PG) Pencombe & Little Cowarne Parish Hall 07960 726717

20 March FIREBRAND (15) Castlemorton Parish Hall 01531 631503

21 March KEEPING MUM (15) Marton VH 01743 792790

21 March PADDINGTON IN PERU (PG) Clungunford VH 01588 660159

21 March ELVIS (12) Huntington VH 01544 370692

21 March THE HOLDOVERS (15) Bosbury Parish Hall 01531 640333

21 March ARE YOU THERE GOD IT’S ME MARGARET (PG) Cound Guildhall 01743 761257

21 March JOYRIDE (15) Stoke Prior VH 07850 030821

21 March SUFFRAGETTE (12A) Lingen VH 01568 770920

22 March CONCLAVE (12A) Upton upon Severn Memorial Hall 01684 592273

22 March THE OLD OAK (15) Waverton VH 01244 336055

22 March LA FAMILLE BELIER (12) Little Witley VH 01886 888122

22 March FIRST MAN (12A) Rodington VH 01952 771147

22 March SCRAPPER (12) Trefonen VH 01691 657011

22 March MISS PETTIGREW LIVES FOR A DAY (PG) The Old Picture House, Kington 07855 254590

23 March PADDINGTON IN PERU (PG) Claverley VH 07967 540531

25 March PADDINGTON IN PERU (PG) Loppington VH 07932 737967

26 March WICKED (PG) Snailbeach VH 01743 791327

27 March HAMLET (12A) Almeley VH 07913 992911

27 March CONCLAVE (12A) Goodrich VH www.goodrichvillagehall.co.uk

27 March PADDINGTON IN PERU (PG) Norbury VH 07929 366745

27 March BELFAST (12) Ash VH 07900 093562

28 March UNTOUCHABLE (15) Longden VH 07539 545846

28 March ALL OF US STRANGERS (15) All Stretton VH 07812 583113

28 March FULL TIME (12) Colwall VH 07891 668124

28 March POLLOCK (18) Knighton Community Centre 07964 023841

28 March THE APARTMENT (1960) (PG) The Old Picture House, Kington 07855 254590

29 March SWEDE CAROLINE (15) Callow End VH 0333 666 3366

29 March TINA (15) Church & Chetwynd Aston VH 01952 813234

29 March THE HOLDOVERS (15) Yarpole Parish Hall 01568 780250

29 March MOANA 2 (PG) Dolau Community Hall 07904 883038

GLOBE, HAY-ON-WYE

1 March RAVE ON THE AVON About clean rivers activists in Bristol, followed by Q&A with the director. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 01497 821762

THE HAFREN, NEWTOWN

19 March KEEPING MUM (15) The Hafren, Newtown, 01686 948100

MALVERN THEATRES

1 & 6 March HARD TRUTHS (12A)

1, 4, 11 March I’M STILL HERE (12A)

3 March SISTER MIDNIGHT (15)

1 - 5 March THE BRUTALIST (18) 1, March TWO STRANGERS TRYING NOT TO KILL EACH OTHER (12A)

1 - 3 March BRING THEM DOWN (15)

1, 8 March NO OTHER LAND (15)

1 March POINT BLANK (15)

1, 8, 12 March SANTOSH (18) 1, 8, 11 March THE SUMMER WITH CARMEN (18)

2, 7, 8 March FLOW (U)

2, 4 March HAPPYEND (12A)

2, 3 March HOLY COW (12A)

2, 4 March MISERICORDIA (15)

2, 6 March ON FALLING (15)

2, 5, 6 March TO A LAND UNKNOWN (15)

2, 6 March WHEN AUTUMN FALLS (15)

3, 5 March VERMIGLIO (15)

4, 11 March A TRAVELER’S NEEDS (12A)

4, 13 March SUJO (15)

4, 8 March THE WOLVES ALWAYS COME AT NIGHT (12A)

5, 11 March THE SEED OF THE SACRED FIG (15)

6 March JULIE KEEPS QUIET (12A)

6, 9 March LA COCINA (15)

7, 13 March A NEW KIND OF WILDERNESS (15)

7, 9 March HARVEST (15)

7, 9 March MEMOIR OF A SNAIL (15)

7, 15 March SEX (15)

7 March THE END (15)

8 March IRIS ON THE MOVE (15)

8, 9 March NICKEL BOYS (15)

8 March UNBOUND (12A) + Q&A

8 March VICTIMS OF SIN (15)

8 March WAR PAINT - WOMEN AT WAR (15)

9 March ADVENTURESS (15)

9, 11 March ERNEST COLE: LOST AND FOUND (15)

9 March INDIA’S 1ST BEST TRANS MODEL AGENCY(15)

9, 13 March REDPATH (18)

9, 11 March THE END (15)

10 March EL CINE SOY YO (15)

10 March FOUR MOTHERS (12A)

10, 15 March MOTHERBOARD (15)

10 March SOUNDTRACK TO A COUP D’ETAT (12A) free screening

11, 13 March ARCHITECTON (U)

11 March SUNRISE: A STORY OF TWO HUMANS (U) + live music

12, 15 March MOTHER VERA (15)

12 March PADDINGTON IN PERU (PG) schools screening only

12, 13 March THE RETURN (15)

12 March WANDA (15)

13, 14 March TWO TO ONE (15)

14 March MURDERING THE DEVIL (12A)

14, 15 March THE LAST SHOWGIRL (15)

14, 15 March THE PENGUIN LESSONS (PG)

15 March TAKE ME IN YOUR ARMS (15)

MARKET THEATRE, LEDBURY

4 March SMALL THINGS LIKE THESE (12)

7 March THE OUTRUN (15)

12 March PADDINGTON IN PERU (PG)

14 March ALL WE IMAGINE AS LIGHT (15)

Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125

MONTGOMERY MOVIE CLUB

6 March ROCKFIELD: THE STUDIO ON THE FARM (15)

20 March PADDINGTON IN PERU (PG)

Please check - Town Hall or Dragon Hotel, Montgomery, 7.30pm or 8pm, 01686 668442

OLD MARKET HALL, SHREWS.

Until 6 March BRIDGET JONES: MAD ABOUT THE BOY (18)

7 March HUNDREDS OF BEAVERS (12A) with Q&A

Old Market Hall, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281

PHOENIX THEATRE, R-O-W

2 March CONCLAVE (12A)

5 March ALL WE IMAGINE AS LIGHT

12 March FIREBRAND (15)

Phoenix Theatre, Palace Pound, St Mary’s St, Ross on Wye, 01989 564570

PRESTEIGNE SCREEN

7 March ALL WE IMAGINE AS LIGHT

14 March MY FAVOURITE CAKE (12A) 28 March FIREBRAND (15) www.presteignescreen.org.uk Assembly Rooms, Presteigne.

REGAL, TENBURY WELLS

1 March DRAGON BALL Z: BATTLE OF GODS (12A)

3 March TWO STRANGERS TRYING NOT TO KILL EACH OTHER (15)

4 March HARD TRUTHS (12A)

7 & 8 March BRIDGET JONES: MAD ABOUT THE BOY (15)

8 March HOLY COW (12A)

9 March MEMOIR OF A SNAIL (15) 11 March THE RETURN (15) 18 March SEPTEMBER 5 (15) Regal, Teme St, Tenbury Wells, 01584 811442

SAVOY, MONMOUTH

6 - 16 & 20 March BRIDGET JONES: MAD ABOUT THE BOY (15) 21 - 27 March THE BRUTALIST (18) Savoy Theatre, Church St, Monmouth 01600 772467

SHREWSBURY FILM SOCIETY

14 March STILL WALKING (U) 28 March THE SEVENTH SEAL (PG) 11 April R.M.N. (15) The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 01743 234970

SPARC, BISHOP’S CASTLE

9 March PADDINGTON IN PERU (PG) 13 March SMALL THINGS LIKE THESE (12A)

18 March THELMA (12A)

SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 01588 638038

WYESIDE, BUILTH WELLS

1 & 2 March BRIDGET JONES: MAD ABOUT THE BOY (15) 1 & 2 March DOG MAN (U) 16 March RABBIT-PROOF FENCE (PG) Film Club 2, 4 - 6 March CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD (ctbc) Wyeside, Builth Wells 01982 552555

2 March JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

The Live Arena Tour. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, 01600 772467. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7pm, 01885 488575.

2 March SWAN LAKE

Royal Ballet. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 2pm, 01874 611622. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 2pm, 01982 552555.

6 March MACBETH Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7pm, 01982 552555.

6 March JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

The Live Arena Tour. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7pm, 01743 281281.

6 March BILLY ELLIOTT THE MUSICAL

20th Anniversary. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, 01600 772467.

11 March JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

The Live Arena Tour. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7pm, 01982 552555.

12 March

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST

National Theatre live. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7pm, 01600 772467.

13 March A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN

The musical. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, 01885 488575.

13 March JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

The Live Arena Tour. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7pm, 01952 728911.

15 March THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST

National Theatre live. Phoenix Theatre, Ross on Wye, 7.30pm, 01989 564570.

16 March A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN

The musical. Old Market Hall, Shrewsbury, 7pm, 01743 281281.

16 March LES MISERABLES: THE STAGED CONCERT LIVE!

The Courtyard, Hereford, 2pm, 01432 340555.

17 March FIDELIO

Metropolitan Opera. The Courtyard, Hereford, 5pm, 01432 340555.

18 March DAWN OF IMPRESSIONISM, PARIS 1874 Exhibition on Screen. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, 01885 488575. The Hafren, Newtown, 7pm, 01686 948100. Old Market Hall, Shrewsbury, 11am, 01743 281281.

19 March HANS ZIMMER & FRIENDS

‘Diamonds in the Desert’. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7pm, 01743 281281.

20 March ROMEO & JULIET

Royal Ballet. Ludlow

Assembly Rooms, 7.15pm, 01584 878141. The Regal, Tenbury Wells, 7.15pm, 01584 811442. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.15pm, 01885 488575. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7.15pm, 01600 772467. Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.15pm, 01743 281281.

21 March FIDELIO

New York Met. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 5pm, 01885 488575.

22 March DAWN OF IMPRESSIONISM, PARIS 1874

Exhibition on Screen. The Courtyard, Hereford, 2.30pm, 01432 340555. Old Market Hall, Shrewsbury, 11am, 01743 281281.

23 March ROMEO & JULIET

Royal Ballet. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 2pm, 01982 552555. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 2pm 07967 515125. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 2pm, 01588 638038.

25 March ROMEO & JULIET

Royal Ballet. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.15pm, 01432 340555.

27 March DR STRANGELOVE

National Theatre. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7pm, 01584 878141. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7pm, 01432 340555. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7pm, 01982 552555. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7pm, 07967 517125.

Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7pm, 01885 488575. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7pm, 01600 772467. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 7pm, 01588 638038. Old Market Hall, Shrewsbury, 7pm, 01743 281281.

29 March DAWN OF IMPRESSIONISM, PARIS 1874

Exhibition on Screen. The Courtyard, Hereford, 5.30pm, 01432 340555.

30 March BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL

20th Anniversary. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 2pm, 01982 552555. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7pm, 01885 488575.

1 April TURANDOT

The Royal Opera. The Regal, Tenbury Wells, 7.15pm, 01584 811442. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7.15pm, 01600 772467. Old Market Hall, Shrewsbury, 7.15pm, 01743 281281.

3 April THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST

National Theatre. The Hafren, Newtown, 7pm, 01686 948100.

3 April DR STRANGELOVE

National Theatre encore with captions. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7pm, 01584 878141. The Courtyard, Hereford, 2pm, 01432 340555. The Regal, Tenbury Wells, 7pm, 01584 811442.

3 April BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL

The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7pm, 01952 728911.

4 April DR STRANGELOVE

National Theatre. Montgomery Town Hall, 7.30pm, 01686 668442.

10 April DR STRANGELOVE

National Theatre encore with captions. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7pm, 01432 340555.

WORKSHOPS

BORDERLINES FILM FESTIVAL IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS

Do you love cinema? Love going to the movies? Then volunteering with the Borderlines Film Festival might be just what you are looking for. Borderlines is Britain’s largest rural film festival and takes place this year between 28th February – 15th March at venues across Herefordshire, Shropshire, Malvern and the Marches. The festival brings the best of world cinema to audiences in venues large and small, from art deco picture palaces to village halls. Borderlines is seeking volunteers to help at the Festival Desks at The Courtyard in Hereford and Ludlow Assembly Rooms. Volunteers are the friendly face of the Festivalwelcoming audiences, running the voting system and helping with audience surveys. In return we can offer free tickets to selected films. If you’re interested then contact: steve. freer@borderlinesfilmfestival.co.uk

March

ABERYSTWYTH ONLINE COURSES

3 March - Basic Camera Skills, £70. Aberystwyth University online courses. Details 01970 621580, www.aber.ac.uk/learning

Every Tuesday YOUTH CAFE

Young people (8-16) can meet and share creative activites including music, drama and films. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 01743 234970

Wednesdays FILM MAKING CLUB

For ages 11-17. The Courtyard, Hereford, 6-7.30pm, £75 per term, 01432 340555.

dance Dance Performance

Sat 8 March

CARISMATICO

Tango. With an acclaimed 5-piece contemporary tango ensemble, Guillermo Rozenthuler’s vocals and dancers, Richard Manel and Tamsyn Webb. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7.30pm, £20, 01952 728911.

Dance Workshops

Single, dated listings are free. Year round entries £45.

Sun 2 March

LET’S DANCE!

Performances and half-hour taster sessions of different dance styles, including line dancing, belly dancing, jive, dance for joy and chakra. The Oxford Arms, Kington, 11am-3pm, free. Bar and cafe open throughout, 07301 081444.

ASSEMBLY ROOMS DANCE CLASSES

Weekly - Circle Dancing, no partner required, 1.453.45pm, £5, contact Kathryn 01584 877446. WeeklyGKY Dance. Dance and acrobatics for children, various classes, 4-9pm, £4.75-£6.25, contact Grace Young 07939 638637. Weekly - Learn 2 Jive, beginners 7.30-8.30pm, intermediates 8.30-9.30pm, no partner needed, £6, contact Matt info@coolmovesdance.co.uk. Zumba - 7-8pm, £5, contact Honor 07527 183231. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 01584 878141.

CONTEMPORARY DANCE WITH 2FACED DANCE COMPANY AT THE CENTRE FOR MOVEMENT, GAOL STREET, HEREFORD HR1 2HU

Wee Movers: Age 4 - 6 years, Mon 16:30 - 17:15. Mega Movers: Age 7 - 10 years, Mon 17:20 - 18:20. The Kin Project: Boys and those who identify as male, age 7 - 16 years, Wed 18:15 -19:30. Teen Contemporary: Age 11 - 18 years, Tues 17:00 - 18:00. 2Faced Youth: Age 11 - 18 years (audition only), Tues 18:00 - 21:00. Beginners Contemporary Flow: Age 18 years +, Wed 19:30 - 21:00. Improvers Contemporary Flow: Age 18 years +, Mon 19:30 - 21:00. www.2faceddance.co.uk / 01432 620032 admin@2faceddance.co.uk

PINSLEY MILL MORRIS

Women’s Northwest Morris and clog, are looking to welcome more dancers. We meet every Tuesday at 8pm, Kingsland Village, HR6 9SQ. No experience necessary! Email PinsleyMillMorris@gmail.com for more details, or just turn up. Come and join Herefordshire’s newest Morris side!

LEARN 2 JIVE 50’S SWING STYLE CLASSES

Mon - Bartestree Village Hall, Hereford, 7.30pm. Silvester Horne Institute, Church Stretton, 7.30pm. Tues - Pembridge Village Hall, 7.30pm. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm. Claines Parish Hall, Worcester, 7.45pm. Wed - . Holy Trinity Parish Hall, Malvern, 7.30pm. Thurs - Ledbury Dance Studio, Bye Street, 7.30pm. Abberley Village Hall, 7.30pm. Penybont Community Centre, 7.30pm. Castle Hall, Bridgnorth, 7.30pm. Thurs (starting 9 Jan) - Lindy Hop Introductory 6 week course, Bodenham Parish Hall, 8pm. Fri - Gentle Jive, Bartestree Village Hall, 10.15am. Sun - Eardisley Village Hall, 6.30pm. For more information please e-mail info@ coolmovesdance.co.uk Matt or Sarah on 01989 750354. www.coolmovesdance.co.uk Coolmoves Dance & Fitness for adults.

COURTYARD, HEREFORD CLASSES

Adult Classes. Mon - Contemporary Dance with LG Dance, 6.30pm. www.lauragale.co.uk. Mon - Commercial Dance with LG Dance, 7.30pm-8.25pm, £25 per month. Mon - Zumba, 11am-11.45am. Tues - Commercial Dance with LG Dance, 6.30pm-7.25pm, £25 per month. Tues Heels Class with LG Dance, 7.30pm-8.30pm, £25 per month. Tues - Street Jazz with LG Dance, 6.30pm. www.lauragale.co.uk Wed - Fit4Tap, 10am-10.45am. Thurs - Silver Swans Adult Ballet, 1pm, www.starlightcompany.co.uk Fri - Chance to Dance, 10.15am. Junior Classes. Mon - Junior Contemporary for ages 7-12, 4.30pm, £25 per month. Mon - Senior Contemporary for ages 13-18, 5.30pm, £25 per month. Tues - Junior Commercial, for ages 8-12, 4.30pm, £25 per month. Tues - Senior Commercial for ages 13-18, 5.30pm, £25 per month. Wed - Mini Streetz for ages 4-8, 4.45pm, £23 per month. Wed - Junior Streetz for ages 9-12, 5.30pm. Wed - Senior Streetz for ages 13-24, 6.30pm, £25 per month. Fri - Dancing Tots for ages 2-4, 11.30am. Sat - Twinkling Stars for ages 2-4 incorporating Makaton sign, musical movement, sensory play and fun, 9.30am. The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.

DANCE WITH ALANYA Shimmy Central Adult Belly Dance. All levels welcome. Bodenham Parish Hall, HR1 3LB. 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month, 1-3pm. £14 pay-as-you-go, bookings by the previous Wednesday. Move with the Groove Upbeat Dance Exercise. Classic tracks from Disco to Swing - follow-on steps or do your own thing. Meet and make friends. Kingswood Village Hall, HR5 3HE. Mondays, 11.00am-12.00 noon £8 drop-in, or £24 per 4-week block. For full information visit http://alanyadance.uk or call Abbie on 07962 161081, alanyadancer@gmail.com

SILVER SWANS ADULT BALLET CLASSES

Adult Ballet and Low Impact Tap classesThe Larruperz Centre, Ross-On-Wye, Tuesdays 1:30 -2:30 Silver Swans Ballet, 2:35-3:20 Adult Tap. Adult Ballet Class 2Faced Dance Centre for Movement, The Old Court, Gaol St, Hereford; Wednesdays 6:15 - 7:15pm. All ages and beginners welcome, £7 PAYG/Drop In. Tel: 07854793960. Email: creativefitness20@gmail.comcreativefitness.org.uk

Fortnightly Saturdays CHORUS LINE

Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 07943 417561.

Mondays REGAL DANCE

Join Katy for weekly lessons in the Regal Studio. Ages 6-9 years, 4.15pm-5pm. Ages 10-14 years, 5pm-6pm. Regal, Tenbury Wells, £6, www.regaltenbury.co.uk

Tuesdays, Thursdays - Saturdays MID WALES DANCE ACADEMY

Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 07943 417561. Tuesdays SOLO LATINO DANCE Parish Hall, Hay-on-Wye, 7-8.30pm. Mely 07837 160505.

Fortnightly Sunday HIGHFLYERS YOUTH DANCE COMPANY

For ages 11-18 with disabilities or additional needs and their siblings. All welcome. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 2-4pm, 01743 234970 or email Rachel youthsidance@gmail.com

L’Ecole des Amis, Credenhill, Hereford

MR PERNICKETY has always enjoyed a warm tingle about the word ‘French’ with its suggestion of something desirable, yet only just within reach: French fashion, French cinema, French lingerie, French wine and perhaps, above all, French cuisine.

Although France has latterly suffered a noticeable decline in some aspects of its former distinctive culture, the idea of Frenchness nevertheless still has the capacity to bestow a romantic frison. Not in the way, of course, that bad film-makers invariably depict Paris with a shot of the Eiffel Tower and the sound of an accordion; more in the way that Mr Pernickety recalls the aromas of Gitanes cigarette smoke and espresso coffee, sitting on a bentwood chair at a table in a leafy provincial square, with Deux Chevaux hooting their way through traditional French traffic chaos, while wizened little men in berets play pétanque on the dusty middle.

French cuisine has always held a special place in Mr P’s cultural innards, ever since he was taken to eat at the first incarnation of the Roux Bros’ Le Gavroche in Lower Sloane Street – an indelible experience.

Mr P must concede now that the pre-eminence of French cuisine in Britain has gradually diminished in the face of powerful competition from some remarkably inventive British chefs. Nevertheless, a few brave Gallics continue to wave the flag for their national cuisine with their own original ideas.

Until a few years ago, there was such a chef wielding his skillet in a much-loved place, tucked away in the folds of the South Herefordshire hills. Toi et Moi was popular amongst the region’s gastronomes. Cedric, the Frenchman who owned it, decided to close a few years ago for personal not commercial reasons. Evidently the urge to cook and serve extra-special victuals to an appreciative public still burned within him, and he looked around for new premises in the region. He found a charming empty Victorian schoolhouse in the not especially picturesque village of Credenhill, best-known its resident regiment of highly-skilled, extra valiant soldiers.

Last year, Cedric opened L’Ecole des Amis with an English colleague. They had tidied up the cavernous school room and filled it with inoffensively plain furniture transforming the place into a high-ceilinged chamber in chic stark white. Mr P went with a friend who is himself an Innovative Chef, to fill the gaps in Mr P’s knowledge of the finer points of cuisine. It was a Thursday in January, thus, unsurprisingly, not busy. From the corner where they sat they imagined what the sound level might be if the place were packed. As it was, Mr P and the IC, were able to focus on a convoluted philosophical discussion without recourse to hearing aids while they identified and evaluated what they were eating – a most enjoyable activity, for Mr P can report that to begin with, their bouches were well amused by various subtle little combinations of taste and texture that immediately woke the senses – an encouraging

overture with a glass of Jerez fino to sharpen the appetite as they read the menu with taste-buds aroused. The IC had a Truite Marinée aux Capres – a home-cured chalk stream trout, well presented, he said, also appreciating the acidic cut of the nonpareil capers but thought the lemon was in danger of overwhelming the flavour of the fish. Mr P ate a twice baked ewe’s milk cheese soufflé with bechamel sauce – so good he stopped talking for a moment. In the short wait that followed, he and his guest considered their surroundings. Concerned about possible noise levels, they noted that there was no napery or drapery to absorb the excessive sound or compensate for the cavernous space above them. A lower ceiling would make the place more intimate, decrease the noise, and the heating bill, which would cover the cost of laundering table-cloths. Curtains covering the end wall would help too. But generally Mr P and his guest were relaxed and so far, much impressed with Cedric’s skills.

The IC was served his Confit de Canard and declared his pleasure with the first mouthful, before shoving a forkful at Mr P. Its crispy flakiness brought out the full flavour of the Canard, with a distinctive jus on a bed of soft, almost fluffy Puy Lentils with roasted pears. Mr P was delighted to see his guest so happy. He chose for himself a simple braised lamb shank, with butternut squash. Tender and flaking off the bone it was a lovely old fashioned dish gingered up by the squash. With the lamb he drank a glass of Beaujolais, Morgon 2018 which suited it well.

The IC declined a pudding, but Mr P had a Creme Brulée a la Vanille, heeding the IC’s advice that the custard beneath the caramelised top should not be sweet, It was not, and the IC was right, It was the better, more sophisticated for it. The bill was only a whopping-ish £145, but in Mr P’s view, worth it, and easily worth an hour’s drive for someone seeking a dinner as an event rather than a mere nosebag.

The next time anyone offers Mr P dinner at a restaurant of his own choice, he looks forward to revisiting L’Ecole des Amis. Mr Pernickety

EVENTS

Sat 1 March WILD GARLIC FORAGE AND PESTO WORKSHOP

Learn how to make wild garlic pesto. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, 10am-1pm, £17.50, booking essential, 01588 676060.

Sat 15 March SATURDAY BRUNCH

A bottomless continental buffet, with tea and coffee on arrival, followed by a main course of pancakes to poached eggs and brunch classics. The Courtyard, Hereford, 10am, 01432 340555.

Sat 15 March FISH NIGHT

The Cliffe at Dinham, near Ludlow. Tables from 6.30pm, sharing starters, fish mains and dessert for £35, 01584 872063.

March LEFT BANK VILLAGE

8 March - International Womens Day, Lunch cooked by Afghan Women, 12pm-4pm, £10, children eat free. 28 March - Tapas Night at Charles Bar, 6-9pm, book your table, 01432 353552. 29 & 30 March - Mother’s Day bottomless Afternoon Tea, 12pm-4pm, bottomless Prosecco £49.95, bottomless tea & coffee £29.95, please book 01432 353552. Left Bank Village, Bridge St, Hereford, enquiries@herefordleftbank.com

March LYDE COURT

Every Thurs - Mother & Toddlers for brunch, 11am-1pm. Every Fri - Ladies Who Lunch, for coffee, lunch or vino. 6 March - Pancakes at the cafe, 10am-4pm. 30 MarchMother’s Day. Traditional 2-course Sunday roast, £29 or afternoon tea £30, please book, 10am-4pm. Cafe open every Thurs-Sun, 10am-4pm, 01432 357753.

Every Saturday LUDLOW COUNTRY MARKET 9am-12pm at The Womens Centre, Ludlow. Local produce, handicrafts, plants & veg, cut flowers, cards.

First Saturday of every month (except January & July) VILLAGE MARKET & CAFE

Bacon rolls, cake, hot drinks. Regular stalls selling pies, cakes and baked goodies., honey, floral designs, crafting supplies and more. Cedar Hall, Dilwyn, 10am-12pm.

First Saturday of every month (except August) FARMER’S MARKET Produce, craft, gifts, kitchen cafe open. Eaton Bishop Village Hall, 10am-12pm.

First Saturday of every month HELLENS PRODUCE MARKET Local products and enjoy a breakfast. Hellens Manor, Much Marcle, near Ledbury, 9.30-11.30am, 01531 660504, www.hellensmanor.com

First Saturday of every month PRESTEIGNE LOCAL FOOD MARKET Memorial Hall Presteigne, 9am-1pm. The best collection of artisan food producers in the area.

2nd and 4th Saturday of every month KNIGHTON COMMUNITY MARKET Knighton Community Centre, 9.30am-12.30pm, 07751 221487.

2nd Saturday of every month BRECON FARMERS & MAKERS MARKET Brecon Indoor Market Hall, 9.30am - 4pm. 07926 196714.

2nd Saturday of every month LEOMINSTER FARMER’S MARKET Corn Square, 9am-1pm, 01568 797427.

Third Saturday of every month PRODUCE MARKET Hightown Community Rooms, Vicarage Rd. Clun, 10.00am - 12.00pm. 01547 520332.

3rd Saturday of every month FARMER’S MARKET

Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, 9am-1pm, 01588 630023.

1st Thursday EVENING FARMER’S MARKET

The Barn, Ledbury, 6-8pm. www.ledburyfoodgroup.org

Every Thursday MONTGOMERY TOWN MARKET

Regular stalls on the lower floor. First Thurs of the month, using both floors with community cafe. Open 9am-3pm, www.montgomery-wales.co.uk/market 07790 100462.

Every Thursday HAY MARKET DAY Local produce, meat and fish, hot food, artisan bread, cakes, crafts, vintage, plants. Memorial Square and Clock Tower, Hay-on-Wye, 9am-2.30pm, www.haymarkets.co.uk

Every 2nd & 4th Thursday LUDLOW LOCAL PRODUCE MARKET Castle Square, 9am-2pm, 01584 872043.

Every Friday KINGTON PRODUCE/CRAFTS MARKET

Market Hall, Kington, 9am-1pm, 07867 483135.

Every Friday & Saturday from 5pm STEAK NIGHTS

Floodgates Restaurant & Bar, Left Bank Village, Hereford, www.theleftbankvillage.co.uk

FOOD BYTES

Why not advertise? Only £45 per year.

AARDVARK BOOKS LTD, THE BOOKERY, MANOR FARM, BRAMPTON BRYAN, BUCKNELL 01547 530888 Cafe serving refreshments, cakes etc. Tuesday - Sunday 10am-4pm and Bank Holiday Mondays. THE GREEN BEAN CAFE, WEOBLEY 01544 318865 Good, locally sourced, homemade food. Soups, all day light lunches, cakes and scones. Set in the heart of Weobley. Free wifi. Tues-Sat 9.30am-3pm. With The Green Bean Shop/Deli under the same roof.

THE ORGASMIC CIDER COMPANY, GREAT PARTON, EARDISLEY, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR3 6NX 01544 327244 or 07773 037448 Craft cider and perry off licence and gift shop with local products. Open Friday and Saturday 12 to 5pm. Group tours available.

RHOS MARKET GARDEN, KNIGHTON 01547 528315 Growers & providers of organic veg, fruit & flowers. Eco cleaning products & refills. Large range of groceries & wholefoods. The Old Garage Shop Knighton LD7 1EN. Wed. - Fri. 9 - 4, Sat. 10 - 2. Free parking. Organic veg boxes delivered to collection points in Presteigne, Knighton and Beguildy. rhosorganic@outlook.com www.rhosorganic.co.uk

THE WORKHOUSE CAFE, INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, PRESTEIGNE 01544 267864 Cafe, gallery, light lunches, good coffee, homemade cakes. Wed-Sat 10am - 4pm.

YARBOROUGH HOUSE BOOKSHOP, 5 MARKET SQUARE, BISHOP’S CASTLE 01588 638318 Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10.30am-4.30pm and every Bank Holiday. Teas, coffees, cappuccino, latte, home made cakes. Also 3000 classical cds many reduced. 4000 books and artist’s cards.

YE OLDE TAVERN, KINGTON 01544 231417

Food served Wed-Fri 5pm-9pm, Sat 12pm-9pm, Sun 12pm-8pm. Thursday Steak Night, 8oz Rump and a drink, £14.50.

MARCH

Sat 1 March

THE CLASSIC BLUES SHOW

Dorrington Village Hall, 7.45pm, www.theclassicbluesshow.co.uk

ST DAVID’S DAY CONCERT

Featuring Orthopaedic Male Voice Choir and Hogia’r Ddwylan Male Voice Choir. In support of The Samaritans, Shrewsbury. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £24, 01743 281281.

THE INSTITUTIONS

Gordon Bennetts Bar, Hereford, 9.30pm, free entry, 01432 360250.

ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES

An evening with the gang from Only Fools and Horses - Sonia, Tony Angelino, Jevon, Mental Micky, auction, raffle, talk, Q&A, acting, singing and more. The Left Bank, Bridge St, Hereford, 7pm, £25, VIP tickets 6pm, £35, 01432 357753.

DIVAS

Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk

MID WALES R&B CLUB

Featuring Dave Arcari and Andrew Roots. The Muse, Glamorgan St, Brecon, 7pm, 07791 654799.

PRESS GANGERS SHANTY BAND

Silvester Horne Institute, Church Stretton, 7.30pm. Tickets from Vine & Co. Fundraiser for RNLI.

THE BLACKHEART ORCHESTRA

Two people playing 13 instruments between them. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7.30pm, £16, students £9, 07967 517125.

ST DAVID’S DAY

‘Exploring The Tradition.’ Live music and album launch with Aidan Thorne and Jason Ball. Oriel Davies Gallery, Newtown, 7pm, free, but booking essential. www.orieldavies.org

BLAZIN’ FIDDLES

Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £24.20, 01743 281281.

CANOTORION Y GELLI

A concert for St David’s Day. Hay’s mixed-voice, Welsh-language choir. Great Hall, Hay Castle, 7.30pm, 01497 820079.

PIPE DREAM

The Vaga, Hereford, 8.30pm.

MUSIC FROM HEARTHSTONE

Martin Thomas is launching his latest solo CD, ‘Hearthstone’. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 8pm, £16, 01584 878141.

THE BRASS BAMBEES

Punk night. The Foundry, Bell Lane, Brecon, 7pm, 01874 409126.

MOJAM

Acoustic pop. The Lion Cafe and Hub, 52 Bridge St, Kington, 8.30pm. St David’s themed night, also featuring a Welsh harpist and food, 01544 239119.

OYE SANTANA

Tribute to Carlos Santana’s music. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, 01874 611622.

Sun 2 March

WHISKEY RIVER DUO

Aidan and Martin. The Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm.

CONNOR BEVAN

Local acoustic musician and singer, playing 4-string tenor guitar, mandolin and blues harp. The Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4pm, 01531 632250.

CHORAL EVENSONG

Leominster Priory, 6pm.

WEDDING SHOWCASE

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

LADY MAISEY

English folk harmony trio. Hellens Manor, Much Marcle, near Ledbury, 7pm, £20, 01531 660504, www.hellensmanor.com

Mon 3 March

BRIMFIELD FOLK CLUB

Brimfield Village Hall, 7.30pm, 07909 290942. Bring drink/glasses.

MUSIC IN BILL’S KITCHEN

Featuring Rapsquillion. Bill’s Kitchen, Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7pm, £10, 01584 878141.

CIDER CITY JAZZMEN

The Barrels, St Owen St, Hereford.

Tues 4 March

HEREFORD SIXTH FORM GIG

The Jam Factory, Widemarsh St, Hereford, 4pm.

IRELAND THE SHOW

Talented singers and performers accompanied by Keltic Storm Band and world champion Gael Force Irish Dancers. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £29.15, 01743 281281.

Wed 5 March

HOME OF THE FREE

Alex Valentine and Dave Luke preview their newly recorded album, a compelling mix of Americana, folk and Country with lush two-part harmony. With support from Fine Old Times Stringband. The Hub, School Lane, New Radnor, 7.30pm, £10, 07870 752325.

OPEN MIC

The Jam Factory, Widemarsh St, Hereford, 8.30pm.

BRECON FOLK AND MORE CLUB

The Muse, Brecon, 7.30pm, 07791 65479.

Thurs 6 March

OPEN JAM NIGHT

The Foundry, Bell Lane, Brecon, 7.30pm, www.thefoundrybrecon.co.uk

JAM ON TOAST

Open jamming session. The Jam Factory, Widemarsh St, Hereford, 8pm.

SHREWSBURY COLLEGE

TAKEOVER

Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 7pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk

BLAZIN’ FIDDLES

Featuring the mastery of three Highlands and Islands fiddle virtuosos. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £22, 01873 850805.

Fri 7 March

LISA MARIE WALTERS & THE MOMENTS OF PLEASURE

The music of Kate Bush. Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 6pm, 07498 966606.

OPEN MIC

The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8.15pm, 01497 821762.

THE ELVIS YEARS

Mario Kombou and his all-star band are steeped in all the eras of Elvis Presley. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

ED SHERRAN NIGHT

Tribute. Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, 07498 966606. COMMUNITY EVENT

Pool at 50. Celebration and thanks. Presentation by Oliver Morgan, auction and raffle. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 6.30pm, book your free seat, 01588 638038.

ANNA AND THE TONICS

Gordon Bennetts Bar, Hereford, 9.30pm, free entry, 01432 360250.

BAND OF THE PRINCE OF WALES: CRY OF THE CELTS

With special guests Christ College prep school choir. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, 01874 611622.

HER STORIES

A captivating evening that honours the lives of remarkable women through the power of music. By acclaimed songwriter and performer, Louise Jordan. Cawley Hall, Eye, 7.30pm, £12/£6, 07771 798712. Arts Alive.

HUEY MORGAN’S NYC BLOCK PARTY

Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk

CELTIC SESSION

Monkland Arms, near Leominster, 8pm.

THE CARRIVICK SISTERS

Traditional American old time and bluegrass music, English folklore and a wide variety of instruments. Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, 8pm, £14, www.ticketsource. co.uk/BCTH 01588 630023 or on the door.

FRET WOLF

The Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford.

TWO ODD WOLVES

The Foundry, Bell Lane, Brecon, 7.30pm, www.thefoundrybrecon.co.uk

Sat 8 March

ENSEMBLE CYMRU

A series of monthly chamber music concerts lasting 45 mintues. Gregynog Hall, Tregynon, 11am, free, donations gratefully received, 01686 650224.

THE SOUNDS OF SEATTLE

Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 6pm, 07498 966606.

THE NOWHERE ENSEMBLE

Jazz. The Jam Factory, Widemarsh St, Hereford, 4pm, £5.

THE SWAMP STOMP STRING BAND

The Foundry, Bell Lane, Brecon, 7pm, www.thefoundrybrecon.co.uk

CITIZEN FISH, JESS SILK & SKEWWHIFF ACOUSTIC

Malvern Cube, Albert Rd, Great Malvern, 01684 575363.

LOVE LETTER TO THE WYE

Composer and multi-instrumentalist

Fiona Taylor is joined by local singers and players for an evening of songs celebrating the River Wye and protesting its pollution. Also featuring the poems of local poet Jane Spray. St Mary’s Church, Ross-on-Wye, 7.30pm, £10 from Eventbrite (plus admin fee) or at the door.

POP DIVAS LIVE!

Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 2pm & 6pm, £18, 01743 281281.

SOUNDS OF SEATTLE

Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 6pm, 07498 966606.

BEATLES TRIBUTE

Lyde Court, Hereford, 7pm, £18, 01432 357753.

SWEET CAROLINE

Direct from London’s Adelphi Theatre, celebrating the life and work of Neil Diamond. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

HER STORIES

A captivating evening that honours the lives of remarkable women through the power of music. By acclaimed songwriter and performer, Louise Jordan. Wem Town Hall, 7.30pm, £15/£8, www.wemtownhall.co.uk Arts Alive.

VERY SANTANA

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

SHREWSBURY JAZZ NETWORK

Featuring saxophonist Trish Clowes and her band. Ross Stanley (piano and organ, Chris Montague (guitar) and Joel Barford (drums). The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 8pm, tickets from £23, under 22s £12, 01743 234970.

THE LUKE COMBS EXPERIENCE

Tribute band. Pavilion Mid Wales, Llandrindod Wells, 01597 258118.

Sat 8 March

ODE TO JOYCE

The songs and monologues of Joyce Grenfell compiled and performed by Cheryl Knight. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £17, 01600 772467.

THE CLASSIC BLUES SHOW

Celebrating the music of BB King, Clapton, Hendrix, Muddy Waters, Peter Green and many more. Stroud Brewery, www.theclassicbluesshow. co.uk

HENRY LEWIS

Piano recital. Programme includes CPE Bach, Beethoven, Messiaen and Tchaikovsky. Hellens Manor, Much Marcle, near Ledbury, 6pm, £20, students and carers free, 01531 660504, www.hellensmanor.com

COLLISION

Gordon Bennetts Bar, Hereford, 9.30pm, free entry, 01432 360250.

JOHN KIRKPATRICK

‘Victorian Farmer’s Year’. An entertaining show featuring songs about farmers, work on the farm and celebrating the country calendar and the daily miracle of life, death and renewal. Chelmarsh Parish Hall, 7.30pm, £14, 07904 543485. Arts Alive.

MUSIC IN NEW RADNOR

‘A Night at the Opera’. Join Tara Camm and Clara Greening, two Welsh sopranos studying for their Masters Degrees at the RWCMD for an evening of operatic splendour. Both have recently been accepted into the David Seligman Opera School. With accompanist Sharon Richards (WNO, Glyndebourne opera, Atlantic college) this is an opportunity to hear young people on the verge of their music careers. (NB: BYOB). New Radnor Community Hall, New Radnor, 7.30pm, £15, under 14s £3, 01544 350746.

ST DAVID’S DAY TOUR

With Aidan Thorne and Jason Ball. Double bass and guitars. Melville Centre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, 01873 853167.

CLUN VALLEY JAZZ

Featuring acclaimed drummer Romarna Campbell and her Trio. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, www.clunvalleyjazz. com

SWEETPOOL

With support from Judas Johnson. The Firefly, Market St, Oakengates, Telford, 8.30pm, £10 in advance or £12 on the door. Pale Fire Music gig. Book via FB palefire57.

Sun 9 March

BUSKERS CORNER

The Sun Inn, Clun, 5-8pm.

OPEN MIC

Hosted by Mark Richards. The Squirrel, Foldgate Lane, Ludlow, 6pm-9pm, please pre-book your slot, email markianrichards@hotmail.com

Tues 11 March

GRAHAM GOULDMAN

10cc’s co-founder. The Hafren, Newtown, 7.30pm, £32, 01600 948100. HEREFORD SIXTH FORM GIG

The Jam Factory, Widemarsh St, Hereford, 4pm.

LLYR WILLIAMS

Programme includes Mozart, Brahms, Debussy, Ravel and Liszt. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, 01873 850805.

Wed 12 March

THE REGAL FOLK FEST

Featuring The Fureys; renowned for their profound impact on Irish folk music, this will be their last performance at The Regal, ahead of their planned retirement in 16 months. The Regal, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm, 01584 811442.

OPEN MIC

The Jam Factory, Widemarsh St, Hereford, 8.30pm.

EX CATHEDRA CONSORT & BAROQUE ENSEMBLE

Latin American Baroque Ritual 1631. Programme includes Araujo, Hernandez, Nunes, Salazar, Zespedes and Zipoli. Hereford Cathedral, 7pm, £39-£15, students up to 17 £5, 01432 340555, www.herefordcathedral.org

Thurs 13 March

LEKAN BABALOLA’S SACRED FUNK 4TET

Western jazz blended with Ghanaian and Nigerian dance styles, embracing a musical culture dating back centuries. The Marr’s Bar, 12 Pierpoint St, Worcester, 07989 745955.

JOHN KIRKPATRICK

‘Victorian Farmer’s Year’. An entertaining show featuring songs about farmers, work on the farm and celebrating the country calendar and the daily miracle of life, death and renewal. Talbot Theatre, Whitchurch, 7.30pm, £12/£6, 01948 660660. Arts Alive.

THE BUDAPEST CAFE ORCHESTRA Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, 01873 850805.

OPEN JAM NIGHT

The Foundry, Bell Lane, Brecon, 7.30pm, www.thefoundrybrecon.co.uk

OPAL8 FUNDRAISER

Featuring Denied Legacy plus Moonrat. The Jam Factory, Widemarsh St, Hereford, 8.30pm.

THE REGAL FOLK FEST

Featuring Maddie Morris, a rising talent in the folk scene, brings their unique sound and lyrical storytelling. They are noted for their contemporary approach to folk music and engaging live performances. Plus support.

The Regal, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm, 01584 811442.

SWING FROM PARIS

Parisian-flavourred jazz and Gypsy swing. Mackenzie Hall, Brockweir, 7.30pm, £16, www.swingfromparis. co.uk

Maddie Morris, Regal Folk Fest

Swing From Paris

Fri 14 March

SING CHOIR SING!

Showcasing some of Herefordshire’s finest community choirs and singing groups. The choirs will be joined by talented local soloists. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

PISKEY LED

Irish folk band. The Jam Factory, Widemarsh St, Hereford, 8.30pm.

STONE COLD

Gordon Bennetts Bar, Hereford, 9.30pm, free entry, 01432 360250.

BOUZATINA + JOHN & LYNNE WARD

An evening of folk and acoustic music. The Lost ARC, Rhayader, 7.30pm, £8, 01597 811226.

THE SONGS OF STUART ADAMSON

Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 8pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk

CAPTAIN ACCIDENT AND THE DISASTERS

Plus DJ after party. The Muse, Glamorgan St, Brecon, 8pm, 07791 654799.

OPEN MIC

Hosted by Mark Richards. Hundred House Inn, Purslow, 8pm. Please pre-book your slot, markianrichards@ hotmail.com

MORETALLICA

Metallica heavy metal night. Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 6.30pm, 07498 966606.

OPEN MIC

The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8.15pm, 01497 821762.

UPROAR

An ensemble of 16 virtuoso soloists. Ligeti’s Chamber Concerto and New Music From Wales. The Hafren, Newtown, 7.30pm, £10, family £30, free pre-show talk 6.30pm, 01600 948100.

HELLS BELLS

AC/DC tribute band. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 01600 772467.

TWO RIVERS DEEP

Folk. Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, 07498 966606.

JOHN KIRKPATRICK

‘Victorian Farmer’s Year’. An entertaining show featuring songs about farmers, work on the farm and celebrating the country calendar and the daily miracle of life, death and renewal. Silvester Horne Institute, Church Stretton, 7.30pm, £15/£8, www. silvesterhorneevents.co.uk. Arts Alive.

SICKNOTE STEVE

The Foundry, Bell Lane, Brecon, 7.30pm, 01874 409126.

THE REGAL FOLK FEST

Double Bill: Smith & Brewer, known for their intricate guitar works and harmonies. Plus The 4 of Us, a band celebrated for their storytelling through music. The Regal, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm, 01584 811442.

Sat 15 March

THE NEIL MAYA QUARTET

‘A Tribute to Stan Getz’. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7.30pm, £16, students £10, 07967 517125.

THE DIAMONDS

The Jam Factory, Widemarsh St, Hereford, 8.30pm.

OLD BABY MACKEREL

Bluegrass. Supported by Cation Horses. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762.

LET’S ROCK CLUB TROPICANA

Featuring Pat Sharpe and DJ Andy Crane. Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 2pm, 07498 966606.

RENEGADES

Rock and alternative. Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk

WHISKEY RIVER

Trio - Aidan, Tommy and Martin. The George Inn, St Briavels. Part of their St Patrick’s Weekend celebration, 8.30pm, free.

ALL ABOUT ABBA

ABBA tribute night. The Left Bank, Bridge St, Hereford, 7.30pm, £17, 01432 357753.

THE INNOCENT CRIMINALS

Gordon Bennetts Bar, Hereford, 9.30pm, free entry, 01432 360250.

HAY MUSIC

Featuring Connect Four. Four hands on one keyboard; Nigel Clayton and Imma Setiadi. Programme includes Holst, Chabrier, Wilby, Rachmaninoff and Debussy. St Mary’s Church, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, bar/refreshments, www.haymusic.org

AFTERNOON MUSIC

Beautiful music played on the Father Willis organ. Hereford Cathedral, 3.15pm-3.40pm, free with retiring collection.

JUAN MARTIN

Guitarist and composer Juan Martin introduces his compositions with the forms of the great tradition of flamenco. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £22, 01743 281281.

CLUB NIGHT

The Foundry, Bell Lane, Brecon, 8pm, 01874 409126.

JOHN KIRKPATRICK

‘Victorian Farmer’s Year’. An entertaining show featuring songs about farmers, work on the farm and celebrating the country calendar and the daily miracle of life, death and renewal. Bedstone & Hopton Castle Village Hall, 8pm, £12, 01547 530282. Arts Alive.

OASISH

Tribute. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, 01873 850805.

LIVE AND LOCAL

An evening of live music. Fish and chips, bar. Lyde Court, Hereford, 7pm, free entry, 01432 357753.

THE REGAL FOLK FEST

An afternoon with Grey Wolf, who blend American and British traditional music. Their set will be a mix of heartfelt songs and instrumental prowess, 2.30pm. In the evening, Police Dog Hogan, known for their vibrant and engaging performances, mixing country, folk and rock, 7.30pm. The Regal, Tenbury Wells, 01584 811442.

Sun 16 March

JAMIE THYER & THE WORRIED MEN Guitar blues. The Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4pm, 01531 632250.

KINGTON FOLK CLUB

Sunday session. A chilled live music session in the barn. Bar and cafe open throughout. The Oxford Arms, Kington, 12pm-4pm, free, 07301 081444.

WE HATE YOU PLEASE DIE Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk

OPEN MIC SUNDAY SESSION

St Patrick’s Day open mic. Hosted by Mike Longmore. Ludlow Brewery, The Railway Shed, Station Drive, Ludlow, 4.30pm-8pm. Book your slot contact 07974 264 665.

THE FUREYS

Legends of Irish music and song. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £29.15, 01743 281281.

MARK RICHARDS

Acoustic pop. The Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm.

Juan Martin

Sun 16 March

BUDAPEST CAFE ORCHESTRA

Gypsy and folk-flavoured music. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7.30pm, £19.50, 01982 552555.

TUNE & STEP SESSION

Monkland Arms, near Leominster, 7.30pm.

DAYTON GREY

Billy Ocean celebration. Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 2pm, 07498 966606.

BANJAXXED

Irish folk to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. Oak Inn Staplow, 6.30pm, Guinness on draught, food served 5.30-7.15pm, please book table, 01531 640954.

SUNDAY SESSION

Ludlow Brewery, 4.30pm-8pm, contact Mike to book a slot, 07974 264665.

Tues 18 March

HEREFORD SIXTH FORM GIG

The Jam Factory, Widemarsh St, Hereford, 4pm.

SACRED SONG AND DANCE GROUP

The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7.30pm, 01497 821762.

Wed 19 March

BUDDY HOLLY & THE CRICKETERS

Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £23, 01600 772467.

CHERRYSTONES

Nori’s Cafe, Leominster, £26 includes meal, 01584 831386 or email noriscafe@yahoo.com

GREY WOLF STORY CAFE

The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, 01497 821762.

OPEN MIC

The Jam Factory, Widemarsh St, Hereford, 8.30pm.

AMERICANA SESSION

Monkland Arms, near Leominster, 8pm.

KYAN QUARTET

Programme includes Haydn, Shostakovich, Sofia Gubaidulina and Debussy. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm, £20, under 18s £5, 01584 878141.

Thurs 20 March

ANDY FAIRWEATHER LOW & THE LOW RIDERS

Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, 01873 850805.

THE RUMPLED

Gallowglass 2025, a Celtic punk rock band. Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm.

JAM ON TOAST

Open jamming session. The Jam Factory, Widemarsh St, Hereford, 8pm.

WHISKEY RIVER

Trio; Aidan, Alan and Martin. The Boat Inn, Penalt, 8.30pm, free.

OPEN JAM NIGHT

The Foundry, Bell Lane, Brecon, 7.30pm, www.thefoundrybrecon.co.uk

QUEENZ: DRAG ME TO THE DISCO

Live vocal, drag-stravaganza. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £35.20-£29.70, 01743 281281.

CURRY AND QUIZ NIGHT

Lyde Court, Hereford, 7pm, 01432 357753.

Fri 21 March

GEOFF ROBB

‘The Music of Trees’. An evening of magical storytelling and virtuoso guitar. Bridgnorth Library, 7pm, £12, 01746 763358. Arts Alive.

JUNCTION 7

Gordon Bennetts Bar, Hereford, 9.30pm, free entry, 01432 360250. THE BIG INDIE TRIBUTE NIGHT

Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 6pm, 07498 966606.

IRISH NIGHT

With Finnegan’s Revival. Corn Exchange, High St, Ross-on-Wye, 7pm, 01989 763174.

OPEN MIC

Hosted by Mark Richards. The Rose and Crown, Ludlow, 8pm. Please pre-book your slot, markianrichards@ hotmail.com

MAN THE LIFEBOATS

Gallowglass 2025. Shanty-punk folk. Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk

ION MAIDEN

Plus support. Pavilion Mid Wales, Llandrindod Wells, 01597 258118.

THE NEIL DIAMOND STORY

Tracking Neil’s journey from struggling songwriter to international mega-star. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £28, 01743 281281.

OPEN MIC

The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8.15pm, 01497 821762.

STRONG ENOUGH

Cher tribute show. The Albert Hall, Llandrindod Wells, £26, 0300 102 4255, www.TheAlbertHall.co.uk

CHRISTIAN GROSSELFINGER

An eclectic cello player who holds concert with loop resource, creating a one man orchestra. Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, 8pm, £10, www.ticketsource. co.uk/BCTH 01588 630023 or on the door.

STEADY EDDY

The Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford.

Sat 22 March

SWING FROM PARIS

Parisian-flavourred jazz and Gypsy swing. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, £15, 01885 488575, www.swingfromparis.co.uk

FAMILY CEILIDH

With Join the Dots. An uplifting, vibrant evening of live music and easy-to-follow dances. Oscars, Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 6.30pm, £8, under 18s free, 01584 878141.

THE UK CLASSIC ROCK EXPERIENCE

Ludlow Brewery, The Railway Shed, Station Drive, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £15, 01584 873291.

TRICKSTER

Gordon Bennetts Bar, Hereford, 9.30pm, free entry, 01432 360250.

THE WHIPJACKS + THE SHIRE-ISH ROVERS

Gallowglass 2025. Celtic punk fest. Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk

THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW

An electrifying tribute packed with all the iconic songs. Lyde Court, Hereford, 7pm, 01432 357753.

SLIC ON TOUR

South London’s Premier Indie Disco featuring DJ Leighton. The Regal, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm, £7.50, 18+ only, 01584 811442.

Sat 22 March

GEOFF ROBB

‘The Music of Trees’. An evening of magical storytelling and virtuoso guitar. St Leonard’s Church, Yarpole, 7.30pm, £12/£6/£30, 01568 780849. Arts Alive. TOUKI

Amadou Diagne has centuries of West African music at his fingertips. Cory Seznec is a musical wanderer and uncertified ethnomusicologist. They have released their sophomore album, ‘Plastic Man’, recorded at the legendary Real World Studios. The Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 8pm, £15, under 25s £10, from The Workhouse Gallery, Presteigne or online, www.midborderarts.com

KINGTON CHORAL SOCIETY

Programme includes Rossini’s Petite Messe Solennelle. St Andrew’s Church, Presteigne, 7.30pm, £20, under 18s free. Tickets from Salty Dog, Presteigne, Border Bean Kington and Tower House Gallery Knighton, www.trybooking.com

WHOLE LOTTA SHAKIN’

This award-winning tribute is jam packed with feel-good Rock ‘n’ Roll. Starring Rebel Dean as Shakin’ Stevens. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm, £27, 01584 878141.

HEREFORD CHORAL SOCIETY

‘Vivaldi Gloria’. Plus HaydnMariazellermesse and HandelEternal Source of Light Divine. Hereford Cathedral, 7.30pm, tickets from £10, up to two children under 16 free, 01432 751175, www.herefordchoralsociety.org

Sun 23 March

OPEN MIC

Hosted by Mark Richards. The Squirrel, Foldgate Lane, Ludlow, 6pm. Please pre-book your slot, markianrichards@ hotmail.com

WEDDING FAIR

The Strand Hall, Strand St, Builth Wells, 11am-3pm. Contact Charlotte for more info, 077240 28450.

WHISKEY RIVER

Duo, Aidan and Martin. The Three Tuns, Chepstow, 5pm, free.

FEROCIOUS DOG ACOUSTIC

Gallowglass 2025. Celtic punk fest. Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk

Tues 25 March

SCHOLARS’ MASS

Scholars’ Mass in the Lady Chapel followed by a Lent lunch with musical entertainment in College Hall. Hereford Cathedral, 12pm, 01432 374200 to book College Hall.

Wed 26 March

OPEN MIC

The Jam Factory, Widemarsh St, Hereford, 8.30pm.

Thurs 27 March

ROB LUFT QUARTET

One of the most exciting and accomplished jazz guitarists in Europe today. The Marr’s Bar, 12 Pierpoint St, Worcester, 07989 745955.

BROCKEN SPECTRE + PAINTED AS MONSTERS + DERASE

Prog metal. The Jam Factory, Widemarsh St, Hereford, 9pm.

OPEN JAM NIGHT

The Foundry, Bell Lane, Brecon, 7.30pm, www.thefoundrybrecon.co.uk

CLUN ACOUSTIC FOLK SESSION

The Sun Inn, Clun.

QUIZ

The Balance inn, Luston, 8pm, £2 entry with all proceeds going to charity, 01568 616801.

Fri 28 March

RUB-A-DUB PUB CLUB + SHOTGUN MARMALADE

Rub-a-Dub Pub Club, a Ska cover band who cover anything but ska; from Marvin Gaye to Motorhead. Shotgun Marmalade; high-energy, original pop-punk-ska band. Oscars, Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 8pm, £5, 01584 878141.

THE BRIDGE

Gordon Bennetts Bar, Hereford, 9.30pm, free entry, 01432 360250.

GOLD TO RIO

Spandau Ballet & Duran Duran hits. Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 6pm, 07498 966606.

DUB CATALYST

Malvern Cube, Albert Rd, Great Malvern, 01684 575363.

PETER KNIGHT’S GIGSPANNER

One of the most groundbreaking forces on the British folk scene. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7.30pm, £20, students £15, 07967 517125.

OPEN MIC

The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8.15pm, 01497 821762.

ZION TRAIN + EZ DICKENS AND SKARUMBA HIFI

Reggae weekender. The Lost ARC, Rhayader, 7.30pm, £25-£16, 01597 811226.

PHIL BATES + THE RACONTEURS

Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 7pm, 07498 966606.

WEIRDSHIRE GIG

Featuring Howie. The Jam Factory, Widemarsh St, Hereford, 8pm.

DUB PISTOLS

Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk

INNER VOICES

Harmonies of Wales. With guest appearance from the Monmouth Male Voice Choir. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £15, 01600 772467.

THE ROB LEAR BAND

The Foundry, Bell Lane, Brecon, 8pm, 01874 409126.

ROSIE HOOD BAND

A Horizon Folk Award nominee. Rosie Hood is known for her powerful, clear vocals and captivating performances combining poetic writing with honest interpretations of traditional English songs. Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, 8pm, £15, www.ticketsource.co.uk/BCTH 01588 630023 or on the door.

DINNER JAZZ

Pop in for drinks, light bites or book a table for jazz dinner. The Cliffe at Dinham, near Ludlow, 7pm-10pm, 01584 872063.

Sat 29 March

KEITH JAMES

Sings Cat Stevens. West Malvern Social Club, 145 West Malvern Rd, Malvern, 8pm, www.wmsc.org.uk

THE FUREYS

Legends of Irish music and song. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, 01873 850805.

DIRT ROAD BAND

The Foundry, Bell Lane, Brecon, 7pm, 01874 409126.

THE ED SHOW LIVE

Ed Sheeran tribute. Ludlow Brewery, The Railway Shed, Station Drive, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £15, 01584 873291.

TWO PUSH CHARLIE

Gordon Bennetts Bar, Hereford, 9.30pm, free entry, 01432 360250.

CAPTAIN ACCIDENT & THE DISASTERS

Plus Morgan Elwy & Pen Dub plus Skarumba Hifi. Part of the Reggae Weekender. The Lost ARC, Rhayader, 7.30pm, £25-£14, 01597 811226.

Touki

MUSICAL THEATRE PARTY

Sing and dance to all your favourite stage songs. Live performances, full musical theatre DJ set and more. Left Bank Village, Bridge St, Hereford, 8.30pm, £12, 01432 357753.

HUSH HUSH

DJ night with Hay Free Radio and Mark Hilton. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8.30pm, 01497 821762.

DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS

Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 6.30pm, 07498 966606.

THE INDIECATORS

Beefy Boys will sell their burgers, followed by music at 8.30pm. The Vaga, Hereford.

FOREST FOLK

The Ross Folk Choir and the AW Parker (Drybrook) Brass Band are hosting a joint concert. They will perform folkinspired pieces. St Mary’s Church, Ross-on-Wye, 7.30pm, £10, under 16s free at DrybrookBand or on the door.

JAY WALKERS

The combination of powerhouse bass, flame-fingered mandolin, fiddle and three-part harmony pack a punch. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 7.45pm, tickets from £14, 01743 234970.

BELLA ACCAPELLA & LUDLOW MALE VOICE CHOIR

An evening of beautiful music. Four part harmonies featuring traditional songs, barbershop, West End musicals and Opera, plus hits from Elvis to Elbow and everything in between! Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm, £14, 01584 878141.

SWING FROM PARIS

Parisian-flavourred jazz and Gypsy swing. Melville Centre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £16, 01873 853167, www.swingfromparis.co.uk

JAMES WALSH

The Institute, Llanfair Caereinion, 7pm, £20, 07884 312052, www.wegottickets.com

CLARE TEAL 5

Exhilarating swing from award-winning jazz vocalist and Radio2 & Jazz FM broadcaster. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £29.50, 01743 281281.

BROMYARD WIND BAND

In concert. Holy Trinity Church, Whitecross Rd, Hereford, 7.30pm, £10 on the door or 07703 567982, herefordcityrotary@gmail.com

THE CLASSIC BLUES SHOW

Celebrating the music of BB King, Clapton, Hendrix, Muddy Waters, Peter Green and many more. Corn Exchange, High St, Ross-on-Wye, 7.30pm, 01989 763174. www.theclassicbluesshow.co.uk

OH WHAT A NIGHT!

Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, 01600 772467.

HEREFORD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

With Tom Bowes, violin. Programme includes Wagner, Mendelssohn and Dvorak. St Peter’s Church, Hereford, 3pm, £12, students £5, under 12s free on the door or 07971 963565, www. herefordsymphonyorchestra.co.uk

ENSEMBLE RENARD

Programme includes Oliver Knussen, Darius Milhaud, Samuel Barber, Isabella Leonarda, Lalo Schifrin and Paul Taffanel. St Michael’s Church, Michaelchurch Escley, 5pm, £18, www.concertsforcraswall.org

CARDUCCI QUARTET

With Emma Johnson, clarinet. St Mary’s Church, Painswick, 3pm, 07789 006006.

REMI HARRIS AND THE HOT CLUB TRIO

An evening of Gypsy Jazz and blues. St Mary’s Church, Pembridge, 7.30pm, £20, 01544 388441.

Sun 30 March

MUGENKYO TAIKO DRUMMERS

‘In Time’. A special show of big beats, visual treats and vital energy.

Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 6pm, 01874 611622.

BIG COUNTRY SHINDIG

Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 4pm, 07498 966606.

DUO EKES

Featuring violinist Ezo Sarici and pianist Deniz Cengiz. Gregynog Hall, Tregynon, Newtown, door opening 7.30pm, music 9pm, 01686 650224. In aid of ‘Raise the Roof Fund’.

APRIL

Tues 1 April

PADDINGTON TRIO

Schubert’s Final Masterpiece. Programme includes Beethoven, Mendelssohn and Schubert. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, 01873 850805.

Thurs 3 April

OPEN JAM NIGHT

The Foundry, Bell Lane, Brecon, 7.30pm, www.thefoundrybrecon.co.uk

Fri 4 April

KIDS PARTY LIVE

Presented by Sunshine Festival, suitable for all ages. The Regal, Tenbury Wells, 5pm, £12.50, under 16s £10.50, 01584 811442.

OPEN MIC

Hosted by Mark Richards. Hundred House Inn, Purslow, 8pm. Please pre-book your slot, markianrichards@ hotmail.com

FLEETING RUMOURS

Fleetwood Mac’s greatest hits. Plus guests TOTO. Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 6pm, 07498 966606.

THE BLOCKHEADS

Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk

KINSTRIFE

The Foundry, Bell Lane, Brecon, 7pm, 01874 409126.

BBC NATIONAL ORCHESTRA OF WALES

Programme includes Mendelssohn, Elgar and Brahms. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, 01874 611622.

BOURBON ALLEY

The Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford.

Sat 5 April

THE CLASSIC BLUES SHOW

Celebrating the music of BB King, Clapton, Hendrix, Muddy Waters, Peter Green and many more. The Malvern Cube, 7.45pm, www.theclassicbluesshow.co.uk

DIVAS

Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk

THE HAT & THE FIDDLE

The Foundry, Bell Lane, Brecon, 7pm, 01874 409126.

Sat 5 April

MARCHES CHOIR & SINFONIA

60 strong choir, virtuoso soloists and orchestra present a musical feast with a distinct operatic flavour. Programme includes Puccini and Borodin. St John’s Church, Bishop’s Castle, 7.30pm, £15, children/students free, 07806 433394, TicketSource or on the door.

THE BIG 90S REVIVAL TOUR

Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 4pm, 07498 966606.

THE MUMFORD AND SONS STORY

Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, 01874 611622.

ARRIVAL

The hits of Abba. The Hafren, Newtown, £28.50/£26.50, 01686 948100.

TOMMY BLAIZE

50 Years in Music. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7.30pm, £26.50, 01952 728911.

SWING FROM PARIS

Parisian-flavourred jazz and Gypsy swing. Linton Village Hall, 7.30pm, £16, www.swingfromparis.co.uk

Sun 6 April

TREDEGAR BAND AND BRIGHOUSE & RASTRICK

Two fo the finest brass bands. The Hafren, Newtown, 3pm, £18, 01686 948100.

Mon 7 April

WHISKEY RIVER

Duo, Aidan and Martin. The Folk House, Park St, Bristol, 7pm, £10.

BRIMFIELD FOLK CLUB

Brimfield Village Hall, 7.30pm, 07909 290942. Bring drink/ glasses.

CIDER CITY JAZZMEN

The Barrels, St Owen St, Hereford.

Music Workshops

Sat 1 March

SING FOR FUN! HEREFORD CHORAL SOCIETY

Workshop for all singers. Mozart Requiem. Geraint Bowen - musical director and Peter Dyke - accompanist. Broadlands School, Broadlands Lane, Hereford, registration 9.30am, 10am-1pm, £20 includes score loan and refreshments, under 25s free. 01432 751175 or www.herefordchoralsociety.org/tickets

Sat 8 March

CHORAL WORKSHOP

Haydn’s Nelson Mass. Led by Roger Langford, accompanied by Hilary Norris. St Martin’s Church Hall, Ross Rd, Hereford, HR2 7RJ, 10am-1pm, £15 including hot drinks, homemade cakes, £17 with music hire. Contact singing4handh@gmail.com or 07974 834072.

Sat 8 & 29 March

FIDDLES IN HARMONY

Our monthly fiddle workshops offer a unique blend of sociable ensemble playing, together with expert guidance on style, technique and musicality from tutor Kitty Greenwood. We play traditional tunes with original harmony parts especially composed for folk fiddle players. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, SY7 9RS. Meet in the cafe at 10.15 am, workshop: 11-12.45 pm. £20 per session (£36 for 2). Includes advance copies of pdf sheet music. For more information and to book your place, please email Kitty: folkfiddleteacher@gmail.com

Sun 16 March

COME AND SING AND SUP FOR PEACE & THE EARTH

A hearty supper in the church after the service, which is optional. Music will be from Haydn’s ‘Creation’, Rutter’s ‘Requiem’ and more. St Mary’s Church, Ross-on-Wye, 4pm rehearsal (free, please book your place in the choir. Service 6pm, free, supper 7pm, £12.50, please book your place 01989 562175.

Sunday 23 March

SHROPSHIRE HARMONY QUIRE

A monthly session for singers and instrumentalists exploring the lively music of the church gallery choirs that flourished from about 1750 to 1850. Led by Andy Watts. We welcome visitors and new members (first session free). Music and recordings available in advance on-line.Lydbury North Village Hall, SY7 8AU, 2.00 - 5.00pm. www.shropshireharmonyquire.org.uk

Sat 5 April

BORDER MARCHES EARLY MUSIC FORUM

A Workshop for Singers. “The Many Faces of Orlando di Lasso”. Tutor: James Weeks. 10am-4.30pm. St Andrew’s Church, Presteigne, Radnorshire, LD8 2AF. Prior booking essential. For further details of the workshop and how to apply, see www.bmemf.org.uk or contact Marna Gowan at marna.gowan@btinternet.com

Sundays 5-7pm monthly HARMONY TRIBE leader Sarah Rowe. Sing uplifting rounds/part songs from around the world. For all levels of singing experience, no auditions/ performances. First Sunday in Putley nr. Ledbury: fourth Sunday in Tupsley, Hereford. Info naturalvoice.net/choir/ harmony-tribe. Bookings email harmonytribe@btinternet. com or WhatsApp message 07719 170500.

Monday BANDAMANIA Bright and breezy traditional and original music.Assembly Rooms, Presteigne. Mondays at 7.30pm, Sue Harris 01547 550158.

Monday REGAL COMMUNITY CHOIR All abilities and adults of all ages welcome. Singing popular and traditional songs, led by Pete Thorogood. Regal, Tenbury Wells, 6-7pm, £5 per session, wwwregaltenbury.co.uk

Monday SINGING TOTS Under 1’s, 1pm-1.30pm, parent social 1.30-2pm. Over 1’s 2-2.30pm, £5 per session. The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.

Mondays, term time only THE MERE SINGERS

An open-access mixed voice, adult choir singing original and traditional acapella songs. No need to read music. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, email Mary Keith maryskeith@aol.com

Mondays CRAVEN ARMS MALE VOICE CHOIR

All ages welcome singing a broad repertoire of traditional and modern songs. Practice at The Craven Arms Community Centre, 7.30pm. Martin on 01694 722500. Mondays, term time only LIVE WIRE MUSIC MONDAYS An opportunity to play songs with other musicians who are just starting out. Rehearse covers. Ages 11-21. Close House, Hereford, 4-6pm. lisa@encore-enterprises.com

Monday BRECON TOWN BAND REHEARSALS

Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7pm, 07779 390954.

Monday YOUTH CHOIR The Courtyard, Hereford, 6.30pm-7.25pm, £26 per month, 01432 340555.

Monday CORVEDALE CHOIR Community choir led by Ros Crouch. Diddlebury Village Hall 7.30-9.30pm. 01584 547385 or ros.crouch@ gmail.com

Monday ADULT CHOIR WITH LG DANCE The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm-8.25pm, £26 per month, 01432 340555.

Monday GARRICK SINGERS For over 55s, no prior experience of singing. The Courtyard, Hereford, 2-3.30pm, £7 per session, lisa@encore-enterprises.com.

Tuesdays LEOMINSTER COMMUNITY CHOIR Liv is leading us in learning uplifting songs. World music, jazz, folk, all in the mix. Come and have an inspiring sing, 7pm-8.30pm at Leominster Community Centre. ffi 01568 369074 or email: lccatlcc@myphone.coop

Tuesday BLUE HILLS CHOIR Small daytime choir singing classical music led by Ros Crouch. Diddlebury Village Hall 10-12noon. 01584 547385 or ros.crouch@ gmail.com

Tuesday DOLAU MIXTURES Mixed choir. Dolau Community Hall, Llandrindod Wells, 8pm, 01597 851427. Tuesdays SAMBA BRECON Sue on 07792 165481 or Gill on 01497 821631. 7-9pm, VH, near Brecon.

Tuesday WHITTON VOICES Mixed community choir. Traditional, world and original songs. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 7.30pm. Call Sue Harris 01547 550158.

Tuesdays term time only LIVEWIRE SESSIONS

Hereford Town Hall, 5-7pm. A drop-in for anybody interested in music. Whether you’ve never picked up an instrument before or classically trained or not. Explore different song/lyric writing methods, a take on covers, music production, rap, development & recording. Ages 11-21. Information email lisa@encore-enterprises.com

Tuesday (term time) LUNCHTIME UPLIFT SINGING SESSIONS Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 12pm-1.30pm, £6.50/£6, 07723 016837.

Wednesday VETERANS MILITARY CHOIR

The Courtyard, Hereford, 10am-11am, free, booking required, jlowry@encore-enterprises.com

Wednesdays CASTLE VOICES Community choir, songs from around the globe. Town Hall, Bishop’s Castle, 7pm. Sue Harris 01547 550158.

Wednesdays PLAY IT BY EAR

The Pilgrim Centre, Craven Arms, SY7 9NY, 7.30 - 9.30pm. Our sociable group of folk musicians meet fortnightly to learn tunes by ear and then enjoy playing them together! For full details contact Kitty Greenwood: folkfiddleteacher@ gmail.com 01584 841564.

Wednesday ROCKSPRING COMMUNITY CHOIR

Rockspring Community Centre, Ludlow. 01584 529053.

Wednesday LUDLOW LARKS COMMUNITY CHOIR

Led by Polly Bolton. Songs from around the world. Ludlow Women’s Centre, 7.30pm-9pm. 01584 823604 or info@oak-barn.co.uk or www.jollypages.co.uk/larks

Wednesdays (online session only) SINGING FOR LUNG HEALTH GROUP Specifically for people who suffer from progressive lung diseases, these sessions help you breathe better, reduce stress and have fun. Online and face to face weekly sessions. 11am, email lisa@encore-enterprises.com

Thursday CLUN SINGERS Informal community choir, traditional and original songs taught by ear. 10am in High Town Hall, Clun. Sue Harris 01547 550158.

Thursday (Term time) MUSIC TOTS LUDLOW Music activities for children aged 0-4 years. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 9.30am-10.15am for 0-2 year olds. 10.45am-11.30am for 2-4 year olds, £5 per session. Contact Gersom 07531 120951.

Every Thursday (Term time) DAWN CHORUS Sing along at any ability. Just singing for fun and wellbeing. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 8.15am-9am, £6 per session, no need to book. Contact Gersom 075311 20951.

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

Every Thursday KINGTON COMMUNITY CHOIR Non auditioning choir, rehearsing on Thursdays (term time) at 7pm-8.30pm at the Burton Hotel, Kington. Come along or email Secretary Teresa at kccherefordshire@gmail.com

Thursday CANTORION LLANDRINDOD A non auditioned mixed voice choir early and classical music. Rehearsals currently in Holy Trinity Church, Llandrindod Wells. 7.30pm-9.15pm. www.cantorion-llandrindod.org 01597 810601.

Thursday UKRAINIAN CHOIR

6pm at Bishops Palace, Hereford. Sessions are 1 hour long and guided by expert musician from Ukraine Galyna Grigoriadi. For more information, please message Galyna on ukrainian.bandura@gmail.com

CHORAL WORKSHOP

Haydn’s Nelson Mass

Led by Roger Langford

Accompanied by Hilary Norris

Saturday 8 March, 10am-1pm

St Martin’s Church Hall, 89 Ross Rd, Hereford, HR2 7RJ

£15 including hot drinks/cakes, £17 with music hire

Contact: singing4handh@gmail.com 07974 834072

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Thursday EDGE CHAMBER CHOIR Auditioned chamber choir led by Ros Crouch, Ludlow Methodist Church, 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Contact Ros Crouch ros.crouch@gmail.com

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

First Thursdays BLACK HILL TUNE CLUB 12.30-3.30pm at the Dog Inn, Ewyas Harold. New members welcome, 07891 640005.

Friday CRAVEN ARMS SAMBA CIRCLE Craven Arms Community Centre.10am - 11.15am. Regularly during term time with some holiday sessions. Join our friendly group to learn traditional djembe rhythms from Africa and samba rhythms from Brazil - Adults £5 (children accompanying their parents can join in with holiday sessions - £1, second child free). Enquiries carol@mkgriffs.plus.com

Friday LITTLE HEREFORD VOICES COMMUNITY CHOIR

We are a non-audition choir formed 12 years ago with 25+ mixed voices. Rehearsing at Little Hereford Village Hall, 7.30pm- 9.15pm. Subscriptions £3.50 per session paid termly, first trial session free. Broad repertoire (usually 3 & 4 parts) – all welcome. Info: term dates etc: lhvoices.wix.com/ home Facebook: @LittleHerefordVoices

Every Friday WELLSPRINGS Song-writing course, open to anyone over 18 who would like to improve their mental wellbeing. For info email lisa@encore-enterprises.com

Friday SINGING FOR HEALTH AND HAPPINESS

The Courtyard, Hereford, 2-3pm, £5 per session, pay on door (cash), 01432 340555.

Friday BUZZY BEATS! A fun morning for the under 5s. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 10.30am-11.30am, £7, 01743 234970.

Friday FAMILY MUSIC MAKERS For parents and toddlers 12.30-2pm, £4 per adult and child pair, under 1s free. Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.

Fridays every two weeks YOUTH SAMBA SESSIONS

With Peter Piper. Drumming is a fun physical and creative outlet. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 4.30pm-5.30pm, £5 per session or 5 sessions for £20, 01588 638038.

Sessions back next month

ADD A BAND - Real instrument backing to your own music. Perfect for singer songwriters etc. Studio near Newtown. www.addaband.co.uk, 07515 401635.

ALMSHOUSE ALL-STARS. Bring alive the swing era of the jazz age with classic songs and hot tunes featuring male & female vocals, sax, clarinet, flute, guitar, double bass, banjo, harmonica & ukulele. Band member credits include TV & radio, BBC & international music festivals, residencies at major tourist attractions and cruise operator contracts. Email: contact@wysonlanemusic.com. Phone: 07836 773303. Visit the website: www.wysonlanemusic.com/almshouseallstars Check us out on YouTube: www.youtube.com/ watch?v=eHhA49c9d60 Find us on Facebook: #almshouseallstars.

BAGPIPES Authentic Highland music for your formal event or gathering from international piper Keith Wellings. Keith is a former British diplomat bringing Scotland’s music to festivals, theatres, balls, weddings and funerals. Contact by phone 07580 389903, email keiththepiper@gmail.com facebook keith.wellings instagram keiththepiper

BANDAMANIA Community band playing wild and wonderful traditional music. Perfect for ceilidhs, parties and all sorts of local events. Sue Harris 01547 550158 sumarieharris@btinternet.com

THE BANDEROS are a dynamic Blues band that effortlessly channels the raw essence and soul of the genre into their performance. Comprising seasoned musicians with a passion for Blues, Country Blues and Hokum, The Banderos deliver a live experience that is given that special sparkle treatment. Call them up. Phone 07710 493468. E-mail: info@newtraditionmusic.co.uk

BEST FOOT CEILIDH BAND The hottest dance band on the borders + caller. Available for weddings, barn dances and parties. Contact: 07969 440183 or john@ johnhymas.com

FLATWORLD World music from Eastern Europe and beyond. Lively five-piece band with magnificent tunes and kicking rhythms for your arts centre, village hall, festival or party/wedding. Also circle dancing with caller. www.flatworld.band Contact Neil on 01684 569611 or info@flatworld.band

Band Directory

ONLY £45 FOR THE WHOLE YEAR

Just call Clare on 07786 131159 or email: info@broadsheep.com

DON’T FORGET... if you have any gigs in the area, email/phone by the 15th of the preceding month for FREE LISTINGS.

GREY WOLF is a 4-piece, well established, popular Americana/ Old-time folk band from the Welsh Marches. We play banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin, dulcimer and double bass alongside fine vocal harmony singing. The band has headlined several of the UK’s Old Time Music and Dance Festivals, performed on radio, at folk clubs, festivals, private parties and has featured at music and literary venues throughout the UK. Traditional, thoughtful and very entertaining, we are renowned for the rapport that we establish with our audiences. WEB : greywolffolk. com Contact : Jim 01584 810000. Email banjojim.allen@gmail.com

LITTLE RUMBA This is a band that will entertain and delight any audience that has its wits about it and has an ear for beautiful melodies infectious beats and songs that tell stories. From Winchcombe Live “Absolutely fantastic evening from you guys tonight. We had so many positive comments from the audience; very gratifying! Great musical talent, great humour, variety, and warmth of performance.” Contact Jacqui Savage 07966 943314 Email – jaxbass.xs@btinternet.com http://www.littlerumba.com

THE LUDLOW JAZZ COLLECTIVE Local Quartet/Quintet with singer if required, playing smooth sounds of well-known standards, Latin and blues. Available for all types of events and celebrations. Contact Paul Brooks 07980 822014. pppbrooks@gmail. com

MIDNIGHT MAYHEM A covers band ready to kickstart any event. Performing female influenced rock and pop. So if you have a birthday, wedding or event get in touch to see how we can meet your requirements. Call or text Rob 07807 531251 or Liz 07807 531151. Email midnight4mayhem@gmail.com Or find us on Facebook or instagram.

MELOMANICS A wacky, Shropshire-based Duo with an amazingly dynamic sound, playing their eclectic and cosmopolitan repertoire with engaging humour and infectious energy (sustainable). Far more than just great music. And stilts if appropriate. Find out how much fun a ceilidh can be with Tim calling and playing. Ideal for parties, weddings, fund-raising events, festivals, shows, pubs, restaurants, etc. Scottish, Irish and French-themed specialities (Timoléon pour vos soirées francaises). For more info call Tim on 01743 719438, 07835 928069, or Rich on 07594 636828. Email: tim@melomanics.co.uk Website: www.melomanics.co.uk

NICK AND JANE – The Poptastic duo bring you the greatest hits of the 60’s, 70’s and more. Great harmonies and infectious enthusiasm to make your event a memorable success. Perfect for parties, pubs, festivals and weddings. Facebook @nickandjane email: nickandjaneH@gmail.com or call Jane on 07512 368433.

PRESS GANGERS A shanty band from Presteigne - this nine man crew of singers and musicians perform a mix of sea shanties and some Irish songs with rousing harmonies encouraging audience participation. Enquiries/bookings - text/call 07980 785105.

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. Contact: John; 07751 829109. Web: www.ragtimejug.co.uk Email: info@ragtimejug.co.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ ragtimejugorchestra

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

SILVER BRANCH (Ceilidh and Concert Band).

CEILIDH BAND with caller. Available for weddings/ birthday parties/fund raisers, etc. For photos/videos please see our Facebook page. For further enquiries, ring David on 01981 540832 or Anna on 07980 961187.

SILVER BRANCH (UN-CALLED FOR) - Five piece cutting edge instrumental Folk Band. Concerts/gigs. SIR DANCELOT 4/5 piece ceilidh/twmpath band with caller. 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: Matt 01686 412 753 or 07843 440 789. www.sirdancelot.co.uk

STRAY AWAY Stomping good ceilidhs for all occasions. S Powys area. Tel 01874 676155 or 623781, or email afarley463@gmail.com

THE CHERRYSTONES are Aly (whistles, flute, accordion, vocals), Matt (bass, foot drum, vocals) and Dave (guitar, bouzouki, mandolin, vocals) who bring you a mix of original and traditional folk songs and tunes. From thoughtful, well-crafted songs to infectious uptempo Irish whistle tunes, we will warm your heart and stir your souls and soles! Contact: Dave 07817 220016, dgand2@btinternet.com. Find us here Facebook.com The Cherrystones. Website coming soon!

TOMMY MILLS & PEDRO BROWN DUO Acoustic guitar and vocals, percussion, double bass and sax. Songs from Paul Simon, James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, Sting, David Bowie and much more. We can also play a set of our own songs for those occasions. 07811 2755856.

WHISKEY RIVER is a 5 piece electric Americana band that play swamp blues, Cajun, Zydeco and good country music to set the dance floor rocking. To suit smaller venues and smaller budgets, pruned down, slightly folkier acoustic versions of the band are available as Whiskey River (Quartet), Whiskey River (Trio) or Whiskey River (Duo) [once known as The Whiskey River Boys]. Laissez les bon temps rouler!! Contact Martin, phone: 07846 669890, 01432 342018. Email: martin@whiskeyriver. co.uk. Website: www.whiskeyriver.co.uk

VENUES

ALBERT HALL, Ithon Rd, Llandrindod Wells 0300 102 4255

ASSEMBLY ROOMS, Mill Street, Ludlow 01584 878141

BARRELS, St Owen Street, Hereford 01432 274968

BASKERVILLE ARMS, Clyro, near Hay-on-Wye 01497 820670.

BASKERVILLE HALL HOTEL, Clyro Court, near Hay-on-Wye 01497 820033.

BELL HOTEL, Commercial St, Newtown 01686 625540

BELL INN, Etnam St, Leominster 01568 616811

THE BRIDGE HOTEL, Tenbury Wells 01584 810434

THE BRIDGE, Ludlow 01584 872963

BLACK LION, Bridge St, Hereford, 01432 266000

BOROUGH THEATRE, Abergavenny 01873 850805

CARAD, East St, Rhayader, 01597 810192

CENTRE CELF, Tremont Rd, Llandrindod Wells 01597 822777

CHARLTON ARMS, Ludlow, 01584 872813

THE CLIFFE AT DINHAM, Ludlow 01584 872063

CONQUEST THEATRE, Bromyard, 01885 488575

THE COURTYARD, Edgar St, Hereford. 01432 340555

THE DUKES ARMS, Presteigne 01544 267318

DUN COW, Shrewsbury 01743 356408

THE EXCHANGE, Newtown 01686 621814.

THE GLOBE AT HAY, Hay-on-Wye 01497 821762

THE GOLDEN CROSS INN, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford 01432 880274.

GORDON BENNETTS BAR, St Peter’s Square, Hereford, 01432 360250.

GRAPE VAULTS, Broad St, Leominster 01568 611404.

THE HARP INN, Glasbury-on-Wye 01497 847373

THE HERDSMAN, Widemarsh St, Hereford, 01432 277330

HOPE & ANCHOR, Rope Walk, Wye St, Ross-on-Wye. 01989 563003.

HUNDRED HOUSE INN, Purslow, 01588 660541

KNIGHTON & DISTRICT COMMUNITY CENTRE, Knighton 07751 221487.

LEFT BANK, Bridge St, Hereford 01432357753

LICHFIELD VAULTS, Church St, Hereford. 01432 266821

LION BALLROOM, Broad St, Leominster. 01568 612277

LUDLOW BREWING COMPANY, The Railway Shed, Ludlow 01584 873291

MARKET THEATRE, Ledbury 07967 517125

THE MALTHOUSE, Ironbridge, 01952 433712

MINER’S ARMS, Priest Weston 01938 561352

NELSON INN, Ludlow 01584 872908

OAKENGATES THEATRE, Telford. 01952 619020

THE OLD MILL, High Street, Llanidloes 01686 412008

THE OXFORD ARMS, Duke St, Kington 01544 230322

PAVILION MID WALES, Llandrindod Wells 01597 258118

REGAL, Tenbury Wells 01584 811442

ROSE & CROWN, Tenbury Wells, 01584 811336

ROYAL FOUNTAIN, Cleobury Mortimer 01299 272720

THEATR BRYCHEINIOG, Canal Wharf, Brecon 01874 611622

THE HAFREN, Llanidloes Road, Newtown 01686 948100

THEATRE SEVERN, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281

THE TOWN HALL, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630023

THREE TUNS, Bishop’s Castle. 01588 638797

TOWN HALL, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630023

THE VICTORY, 88 St Owen St, Hereford 01432 274998

VOLUNTEER, Harold St, Hereford 01432 276189. WHITEHORSE INN, The Square, Clun. 01588 640305.

WHITE SWAN, Eardisland, 01544 388577

WYESIDE ARTS CENTRE, Builth Wells, 01982 552555

theatre PERFORMANCE

Wed 5 March

QUENTIN CRISP: NAKED HOPE

Mark Farrelly (Howard’s End) brings his hugely-acclaimed solo play for an up-close encounter with the original Englishman in New York. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £18.50, 01743 281281.

Thurs 6 & Fri 7 March

THE JUNGLE BOOK

HABERDASHERS’ MONMOUTH SCHOOLS present Jessica Swale’s vibrant and contemporary adaptation of The Jungle Book. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7pm, 01600 772467.

Thurs 6 - Sat 8 March

MACBETH

CONQUEST PRODUCTIONS. Can fate be outwitted?

A warlord puts his trust in sorcery and murders his way to the throne, but cannot escape the prophesies of his doom. A classic tale, spectacularly relocated from Scotland to medieval Japan. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, £15, under 16s £10, 01885 488575.

Sat 8 March

OLD HERBACEOUS

A humorous love story of a gentle man with a passion for plants. This one man play stars Giles Shenton. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7.30pm, £15, students £9, 07967 517125.

Sun 9 March

BUFFY REVAMPED

Bringing the entire 144 episodes of the hit 90s TV show, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, as told through the eyes of the one person who knows it inside out... Spike. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £28, 01743 281281.

Tues 11 - Sat 15 March

THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN

Adapted from Paula Hawkins’ international phenomenon, this gripping new play will keep you guessing until the final moment. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 2.30pm, 3pm & 7.30pm, £41.80-£22, 01743 281281.

Thurs 13 & Fri 28 March

HANNAY STANDS FAST

OUR STAR THEATRE COMPANY. A thrilling sequel to “The 39 Steps”, Hannay Stands Fast sees our dashing hero, Richard Hannay back in the fray on a mission to thwart a new and deadly threat to his beloved England. 13 March - Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, £15, 01885 488575. 28 March - Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm, £18, 01584 878141.

Thurs 13 - Sat 15 March

DICK BARTON: SPECIAL AGENT

OFF CENTRE THEATRE. Based (loosely) on the 1940’s BBC radio series. This action comedy finds our hero fighting the evil foreigners who intend to take over Britain. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £15, 01600 772467. Fri 14 March

THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GREY

BOX TALE SOUP present a remarkable adaptation of Wilde’s classic in their inimitable style. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, Sat 2.30pm, £15, 01873 850805.

Sat 15 March

MURDER MYSTERY NIGHT

Newton Court, Newton Lane, Leominster, 01568 611721. Sun 16 March

BEHOLD YE RAMBLERS

TOWNSEND PRODUCTIONS. A play about the history of the struggle about the right to roam. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £15, under 16s £13, 01600 772467.

Mon 17 March

WATER WARS

COMPANY OF SIRENS present the Welsh Tour of Eco-Thriller by Ian Rowlands. This hard-hitting, bi-lingual production, bring audiences to explore the most pressing environmental crises of our time - the global water crisis. Theatr Brycheingiog, Brecon, 7.30pm, 01874 611622.

Tues 18 - Fri 21 March

THE ANCIENT OAK OF BALDOR

FROZEN LIGHT Discover what truly nourishes us through the long nights. A multi-sensory experience for audiences with profound and multiple learning disabilities. The Courtyard, Hereford, 11am & 1.30pm, 01432 340555.

Thurs 20 March

OFF GRID

A groundbreaking scratch night showcasing the brightest emerging talent across all art forms. From raw scripts to avant-garde choreography, soul-stirring poetry to innovative short films. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7pm, 01432 340555. Arts Alive.

Fri 21 & Sat 22 March

HEREFORD COUNTY DRAMA FESTIVAL

Performances of original and tried and tested one act plays. Each evening points out of 100 are awarded by the adjudicator, for acting, production, presentation and dramatic achievement. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7.30pm, £12 per session, 07967 517125.

Sat 22 March

I AM LLOYD GEORGE

IN CHARACTER THEATRE COMPANY. This one-man play traces the story of one of the most controversial Welshman in our history. CARAD, Rhayader, 7.30pm, £10, £6 under 16s, 01597 810194. www.carad.org.uk

Sat 22 March

AGE IS REVOLTING

A group of school children rebel against their boring music lesson, they hit the wrong note and transform into their 80 year-old selves and now live in a care home... Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7pm, 01873 850805.

The Ancient Oak of Baldor

Mon 24 March

YOU 2.0

LEDBURY MARKET YOUTH THEATRE. A heartfelt and hilarious play commissioned by the National Theatre. Step into the world where gaming meets self-improvement. Two teens navigate the chaos of school, friendship and family. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 8pm, £8, students £5, 07967 517125.

Tues 25 - Sat 29 March

DIAL M FOR MAYHEM!

MIDDLE GROUND THEATRE COMPANY LTD. A charming comedy drama. Set in 1991, it follows a group of travelling actors from south of the Scottish border as they conquer the beautiful unforgiving landscape of the Highlands and Islands village hall circuit. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, audio described matinees at 2.30pm, 01432 340555.

Thurs 27 - Sat 29 March

A CHORUS OF DISAPPROVAL REGAL COMMUNITY THEATRE. A diffident widower attempts to escape loneliness by joining the local amateur light operatic society. The Regal, Tenbury Wells, 7.15pm, Sat 2.15pm & 7.15pm, £18-£16, 01584 811442.

Sat 5 - Sat 12 April

LOVE ON THE DOLE

PHOENIX THEATRE COMPANY. By Ronald Gow and Walter Greenwood. Phoenix Theatre, Ross-on-Wye, 7.30pm, 01989 564570.

MUSICAL THEATRE & OPERA

Thurs 6 - Sat 8 March

ETERNAL LOVE THE MUSICAL

Steve Steinman celebrates 22 years of his epic Vampires Rock chronicles. A new beginning and chapter with this brand-new original rock musical. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £39-£25, students/under 16s £20, 01743 281281.

Thurs 20 - Sat 22 March

THE WITCH’S CURSE: RUDDIGORE

HEREFORD GILBERT & SULLIVAN SOCIETY returns with a musical comedy featuring thwarted romance, ghostly goings-on and a troupe of professional bridesmaids! The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, plus audio described Sat matinee 2.30pm, 01432 340555.

Wed 26 & Thurs 27 March

FAME

GWERNYFED HIGH SCHOOL. With singing, dancing, live music and lots of drama. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7pm, 01874 611622.

Thurs 27 - Sat 29 March

ANYTHING GOES

NEWTOWN MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY. It’s 1934 and the SS American weighs anchor for an eventful crossing from New York to England... The Hafren, Newtown, 320/£19, 01686 948100.

Wed 2 - Sat 5 April

THE ADDAMS FAMILY: THE MUSICAL MONMOUTH MUSIC THEATRE present the legendary Addams Family, America’s darkest family comes to life in this original musical about love, family and growing up. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, Sat 2.30pm, £16, under 16s £14, concessions Wed. 01600 772467.

CHILDREN’S

Sat 1 March

THEATRE

ROBIN HOOD & BABES IN THE WOOD

Boo the scheming Sherrif of Nottingham and his henchmen plot diabolical deeds to steal the fortunes of the innocent babes. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, various times, 01873 850805.

Tues 4 & Wed 5 March

THE GRUFFALO

Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson. Fun for children aged 3 and upwards. The Courtyard, Hereford, Tues 1.30pm & 4.30pm, Wed 10.30am & 4.30pm, 01432 340555.

Fri 7 March

PERSEPHONE: A TALE OF THE SEASONS

Join Persephone and her animal friends as they guide you and your babies through the changes of nature, collecting things on their way. A sensory experience for babies and toddlers. The Hafren, Newtown, £6 includes light refreshments after the performance, 11am for babies 0-18 months, 1pm for toddlers 18 months - 3 years. 01686 948100.

Tues 11 - Fri 14 March

PIRATES LOVE UNDERPANTS

Dame Brad Fitt, brings a fun-filled show filled with music, puppetry and glittering pants of gold. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 10.30am & 1.30pm, £15, schools £12, 01743 281281.

Sat 29 & Sun 30 March

THE ULTIMATE BUBBLE SHOW

Join Ray, International Bubbleologist and Guiness World Record Holder and help him in his quest to complete the bubble game and make the ultimate bubble.

29 March - The Courtyard, Hereford, 1pm & 3pm, 01432 340555. 30 March - Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 2pm, £12, 01743 281281.

DRAMA WORKSHOPS

Mon 24 March

CATHEDRAL BIBLE DRAMA GROUP

Using drama games and techniques to explore biblical stories and characters for ages 18+. Hereford Cathedral, 7pm, 01432 374225 or email library@herefordcathedral. org

Sat 29 March

EXPLORING SHAKESPEARE’S TRAGEDIES: KING LEAR

A full day event, the session includes an introductory talk, video clips and group discussion, plus coffee and cake. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 10am, £45, 01584 878141. COMMUNITY YOUTH THEATRES

The Conquest, Bromyard. Mon - Juniors, Year 1-6: 5pm, £41 per term. Intermediates & Seniors, Year 7+: 6pm, £48 per term. The Phoenix Theatre, Ross-on-Wye. SatPhoenix Kids, ages 4-7, 9.30am, £41 per term. Juniors Group 1 for ages 8+, 10.30am. Juniors Group 2 for ages 8+, 11.45am, £45 per term. Market Theatre, Ledbury. Mon - Intermediates, Year 7-9: 7.30pm, £41 per term. Seniors, Year 10+: 8.30pm, £45 per term. Details email takepart@courtyard.org.uk or 01432 346526.

ASSEMBLY ROOMS, LUDLOW

Sat (term time only) - Ludwig Theatre Arts for ages 7-17, 2-4pm, contact takepart@ludwigtheatrearts.com Assembly Rooms, Ludlow

MID POWYS YOUTH THEATRE

Tues (term time) Little MPYT for ages 10-13 years, 5.30pm-6.30pm, £60 per term, bursaries available. Tues (term time) Big MPYT for ages 14-24 years, 7.15pm-8.45pm, £60 per term, bursaries available. 4th Sun of the month MPYT +, for ages 19-29 years, suitable for all abilities, 3-5pm, £5 per session. Details www.mpyt.co.uk

COURTYARD THEATRE, HEREFORD

Sat - Junior Youth Theatre, Courtyard Kids 9.30am-10am, £67 per term. Year 3: 10.15am-11am. Year 4: 11am11.45am. Year 5: 12-12/45pm. Year 6: 12.45-1.30pm, (£68.50 per term). Year 7: 2.30-3.30pm. Year 8: 3.455.15pm (£70 per term). Thurs - LG Drama Classes, Mini Musicals for Reception - Year 3, 5pm, £28 per month. Thurs - LG Drama Classes, Junior Musical Theatre for Years 4-9, 6pm, £28 per month. Thurs - LG Drama Classes, Senior Musical Theatre for ages 14-18, 7pm, £36 per month.Fri - Year 9: 5-6.30pm, £70 per term. Wed - Intermediate Youth Theatre for Year 10 & 11, 5.30-7pm, £72 per term. Fri - Senior Youth Theatre for Year 12+, 7-9pm, £75 per term. Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.

Tuesdays Fortnightly HAVE A GO SHAKESPEARE

All welcome, no experience necessary. Clore Learning Space, Hay Castle, 10.30am-1.30pm, £7.50 per session, 01497 820079.

Tuesdays YOUTH THEATRE

For 7-14 year-olds after school. Ledbury Market Theatre, 01432 383663.

Tuesdays YOUTH CAFE

A safe place where young people can meet and share creative activites including music, drama and films. For ages 8-16 years, free. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 01743 234970

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.

Wednesdays Fortnightly HAVE A GO SHAKESPEARE

The Hanging Gardens, Llanidloes, 2-4.30pm, £6 per session. www.shakespearelink.org.uk or 07503 003815.

Thursdays (term time) SHROPSHIRE YOUTH THEATRE Seniors, 7-9.30pm, 14-25 years. All welcome. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury. www.shropshireyouththeatre.co.uk

Thursdays Fortnightly HAVE A GO SHAKESPEARE

Willow Globe, Llanwrthwl, Llandrindod Wells, 2-4.30pm, check www.shakespearelink.org.uk or 01587 811487.

Thursdays Fortnightly (term time) HAVE A GO SHAKESPEARE

6 & 20 March. All welcome, 10.30am-1pm, £7 per session. Wyeside, Builth Wells, info@shakespearelink. org.uk. 01587 811487.

Saturdays (term time) SHROPSHIRE YOUTH THEATRE

Beginners 9.30am-10.45am, 6-8 year olds.

Juniors 11am-1pm, 9-12 year olds. The Hive, Shrewsbury, www.shropshireyouththeatre.co.uk

Sundays (term) REGAL SCHOOL OF CREATIVE ARTS Theatre training to the young people of Tenbury Wells and surrounding areas. Suitable for ages 7-18. Regal, Tenbury Wells, 10am-1pm, www.regaltenbury.co.uk

Set Menu: The Best of George Egg

Poetry & Storytelling

Thurs 13 March

PELE’S POETRY SERIES

Rachel Spence, FT arts writer and poet, will discuss and read from new works. Oscars, Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm, £15, 01584 878141.

Fri 14 March

BLAST STORYTELLING

With Carl Gough - Nexus. Tea, coffee, local beer and homemade cake available. Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, 8pm, £8, £28 group of four. www.ticketsource.co.uk/BCTH 01588 630023 or on the door.

Sun 23 March

NIGHTJAR

Poetry open mic. The Jam Factory, Widemarsh St, Hereford, 7pm.

Comedy

Sat 1 March

SHAZIA MIRZA

Award winning British stand up comedian and writer and her parents just want her to get married... The Regal, Tenbury Wells, 8pm, 01584 811442.

Wed 5 March

MAISIE ADAM: APPRAISAL

Fresh from Live At the Apollo, A League of Their Own and Have I Got News For You. The Courtyard, Hereford, 8pm, 01432 340555.

Thurs 6 March

MILES JUPP - ON I BANG

A tale about surprise, fear, luck, love and qualified medical practitioners. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, 01874 611622.

Fri 7 March

JON CULSHAW: IMPOSTER SYNDROME

An evening of comedy and music as he conjures up an array of the best-known personalities from the worlds of entertainment, politics and beyond. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £27, 01600 772467.

Thurs 13 - Sat 15 March

SET MENU: THE BEST OF GEORGE EGG

George Egg is the comedian who cooks. Three plates of gourmet food prepared in the most unconventional of ways and with the opportunity to taste the results at the end. For ages 12+. 13 March - Goodrich Village Hall, 7.30pm, £12/£6, www.goodrichvillagehall.co.uk 14 March - Steiner Academy, Hereford, 7.30pm, £12/£6/£30, 01981 540221. 15 March - SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 7.30pm, £15/£6, www.sparctheatre.co.uk Arts Alive.

Fri 14 March

COMEDY HOTSPOT

Spring Comedy Club show with another brilliant line up. Oscars, Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 8pm, £16, 01584 878141.

Sat 15 March

SU POLLARD: STILL FULLY CHARGED

Meet Su and her accompanist live on stage to celebrate her 50 years in show business. With a night of laughter, songs and stories. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

Sat 22 March

ZOE LYONS: WEREWOLF

Zoe’s felt a change. A real change... Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 8pm, £17, 01600 772467.

Sat 22 March

STAND UP COMEDY NIGHT

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

Sun 23 March

SHABAZ ALI

Shabaz Ali discusses the mindboggling lengths that are taken to present a ‘perfect’ life online. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £22, 01743 281281.

Wed 26 March

COMEDY ON THE COBBLES

New material comedy night. The Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 8pm, free entry, 01531 632250.

Fri 28 March

WESTONS CIDER COMEDY CLUB

Enjoy laugh out loud comedy from some of the hottest up-and-coming comedians on the circuit. For ages 18+ only. The Courtyard, Hereford, 8.30pm, 01432 340555.

Sat 29 March

THE EDGE COMEDY CLUB

Featuring Harriet Dyer, Sean Percival, Raymond and Mr Timpkin. The Edge Arts Centre, 7.30pm, £15, 01952 728911.

Sun 30 March

SEVERN JESTERS

Discover the new stars of stand-up and the best from the fringe. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £12, 01743 281281.

Thurs 3 April

ABERLAUGH COMEDY CLUB

Stand up comedy featuring Samantha Day, Carwyn Blaney, headliner - Nick Page and MC Huw Davies. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 8pm, £10, 01873 850805.

Fri 4 April

COMEDY CLUB

Featuring Damo Clarke, David Hoare, Alex Hylton and Chris Chopping. Corn Exchange, High St, Ross-on-Wye, 8pm, 01989 763174. Tickets farcicalcomedy.co.uk

Talks

Mon 3 March

LEMN SISSAY

British author, activist, performer and broadcaster. He was the official poet of the 2012 London Olympics. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £33, 01743 281281.

Tues 4 March

LINGEN & DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB

‘A Year with Fuchsias’. A talk by Gareth Davies. Lingen Village Hall, 7.30pm, members £20, couple £30, visitors welcome £4.

Tues 4 March

GOING WILD TALK

A talk by Chris Evans - Long Mynd Farm. Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, entry by donation. www.bishopscastletownhall. co.uk 01588 630023.

Wed 5 March

LOCAL WILDLIFE IN THE HAY AND CLYRO AREA

An illustrated talk by Stewart Roberts on local wildlife which will be accompanied by his photos taken in and around Hay and Clyro. Clore Learning Space, Hay Castle, 7pm, 01497 820079.

Thurs 6 March

BOOK TALK - ANDREW ZIMINSKY

Andrew, a stonemason and church conservator will give a talk on his new book, ‘Church Going’. St Mary’s Church, Ross-on-Wye, 7pm, £8 (with £3 off book purchase) from Ticketsource or at the door.

Thurs 6 March

CONVERSATIONS AT THE CHAPEL

With guest, art historian, Frances Borzello in conversation with Alastair Laurence. The Chapel, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, 01873 852690, events@artshopandchapel.co.uk

Sat 8 March

HEREFORDSHIRE & MID WALES HARDY PLANT GROUP

‘Hydrangeas’. Dr Roger Lloyd who owns Highfield Farm (voted Favourite Garden in Wales). Glasbury Village Hall, 2pm, £5, details vanessa.doyle@plantingspecialist.co.uk

Sat 8 March

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

Share afternoon tea and the opportunity to chat with some of Herefordshire’s organisations and to watch a performance of ‘An Empty Plinth’. Friends Meeting House, 21 King St, Hereford, 3pm-6pm, free, for information kate@happygekko.com

Sat 8 March

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

‘Women at Work’, the theme chosen by the partnership of Herefordshire Women’s Equality Group and West Mercia Women’s Aid, celebrates achievements of women across different fields. Skylon Campus, Rotherwas, Hereford, 11am, free, contact joannahenshaw@btinternet.com

Tues 11 March & Tues 8 April

S.W. SHROPSHIRE HISTORICAL & ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY

11 March - ‘South Shropshire and the Sustainability Revolution, or, The Ghost of Bishop’s Castle’, with speaker Jon Letcher. 8 April - ‘The Mortimers of Wigmore, 1066-1485’ with speaker Paul Dryburgh. The Church Barn, Bishop’s Castle, 7.30pm, 01588 650173.

Wed 12 March

PUB THEOLOGY

A relaxed and informal monthly gathering with chat about issues related to God, faith, life, theology and philosophy. All welcome, 18+. The Lichfield Vaults, Church St, Hereford, 7pm.

Wed 12 March

THE HILL & EVANS VINEGAR LINE AND THE WORCESTER GAS WORKS

An illustrated talk by Chris Wilkinson. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, £6, 01885 488575 or on the door.

Thurs 13 March

DEAN SARAH’S 2025 SPRING LECTURE

Hereford Cathedral, 7pm, £15, details email friends@herefordcathedral.org

Fri 14 March

SIR JOHN LLOYD LECTURE

‘Gentry Families and their Poets in Late-Medieval Brecon’. A lecture by Professor Helen Fulton, Chair in Medieval Literature at the University of Bristol. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7pm, 01874 611622.

Sat 15 & Sun 16 March

KALEB COOPER

An intimate evening filled with honest conversations, hilarious anecdotes and plenty of surprises. Featuring Kaleb Cooper, as seen on Amazon Prime and Clarkson’s Farm. 15 March - The Albert Hall, Llandrindod Wells, 7.30pm, 0300 102 4255, www.TheAlbertHall.co.uk 16 March - The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.

Sun 16 March

HARI BUDHA MAGAR

An extraordinary pioneer, Hari Budha Magar has stood victorious atop the world’s tallest mountain as the first ever double above-knee amputee to climb Everest. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £20.50, 01743 281281.

Kaleb Cooper

Until Wed 19 March

EXPLORING HEREFORD’S HISTORY

An eight week lecture series. Hereford Guild of Mayor’s guides. Kindle Centre, Hereford, Wednesday mornings, for information www.herefordguidedwalks.org.uk

Thurs 20 March & Thurs 10 April RADICAL CARE

20 March - Marcus Coates. 10 April - Faye Claridge.

A series of talks exploring the role of art in fostering connection, well-being and collective action. Hereford College of Arts, 6pm, www.meadowarts.org/event/radical-care

Fri 21 March

AN EVENING WITH

An informal evening with Colin Richards and Friends taking us through an illustrated journey of Ludlow’s History from its founding to its renaissance in the modern age. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm, £10, 01584 878141. A fundraiser for the Ludlow Town Walls Trust.

Fri 21 - Sun 23 March WEEKEND OF MISTAKES

‘Money, Happiness and Investment at the Castle’. Join panels of super-informed expert speakers for explorations of the ‘ups’ and ‘downs’ of financial history. If you’re interested in economics, politics, history, investment or just plain curious, this is for you.

Hay Castle, www.weekendofmistakes.org

Mon 24 & Mon 31 March

ADAM FROST: FOR THE LOVE OF PLANTS

Award-winning British garden designer and BBC Gardeners’ World presenter. 24 March - Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7pm, £15, with £5 off purchase of the book, 01600 772467. 31 March - Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £38.50-£27.50, 01743 281281.

Tues 25 March

THE BLACK BALL FINAL - 40 YEARS ON

Live on stage with snooker table, Dennis Taylor and Steve Davis. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, 01600 772467.

Wed 26 March

SOUTH WEST SHROPSHIRE GARDENING CLUB

‘The Honourable Honey Bee’. A talk by Meriet Duncan, speaker, author and beekeeper. Lydbury North Village Hall, 7.30pm, guests welcome £5, 01588 661025.

Thurs 27 March

ELIZABETH SEMPER O’KEEFE

‘A Wellington Lucky Dip from Hereford Cathedral Archives. Wellington Community Centre, 7.30pm, 07377 728822.

Thurs 27 March

ARTS SOCIETY MID WALES & BORDERS

‘Birmingham - More Canals than Venice’. With speaker Roger Butler. Powis Suite, Royal Oak Hotel, Welshpool, 2.30pm, visitors welcome, £7, 01938 555574.

Fri 28 March

WHAT’S THE STORY OF THE OLD TESTAMENT AND WHY DOES IT MATTER FOR CHRISTIANS?

Join Dr Alison Gray for an insightful lecture that will deepen your understanding of the Old Testament. Hereford Cathedral, 7pm, £10, www.herefordcathedral. org

Sat 29 March

A WALKTHROUGH THE OLD TESTAMENT

An interactive, unique and fun ‘walk-through’ of the Old Testament story. For all the family. Hereford Cathedral, 10.30am-12.30pm, free, bookings 01432 374225.

Tues 1 April WHAT ON EARTH?!

‘Into the Future: Blue Skies Thinking! Growing Consumer Choices’. A talk by Lucinda Lewis and James Hitchcock. Kingswood Village Hall, 7.30pm. Hosted by Kington KLEEN. Details kingtonkleen@gmail.com

Workshops &

Courses

March ABERYSTWYTH UNIVERSITY ONLINE COURSES

3 March - Normalising Menopause, £70. Aberystwyth University Online Courses. Details 01970 621580, www.aber.ac.uk/learning

Wed 19 March TEA & TOAST

Women’s Networking Group. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 10am, no booking required, free, 01982 552555.

Until 19 March HEREFORD GUILD OF MAYOR’S GUIDES

‘Exploring Hereford’s History’ - an eight week lecture series which takes place at the Kindle Centre, Hereford on Wednesday mornings until 19th March. For more information see www.herefordguided walks.org.uk.

Every Tues, Wed & Thurs SPANISH LESSONS FOR BEGINNERS Tues - Advance beginners 10am-11.30am, Wed - Advance Spanish B1, 10am. Thurs - Total beginners, 10am-11.30am with Mely. Private tuitionGCSE students and A Level. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, 07837 160505. www.hayspanish.com

Last Tuesday of each month HOMEND POETS

Open mic. No booking required. Pot & Page, 8 New St, Ledbury, 6.30pm, www.potandpage.co.uk

Every Wednesday PLACES OF WELCOME

All welcome, to meet a friendly face, a cup of tea and conversation. The Oxford Arms Barn, Duke St, Kington, 10am-12.30pm.

THE COURTYARD WORKSHOPS

Mon - Writing Room Extra. Ongoing sessions for writers with some experience, 3-5pm, £110 per term. Mon - Writing Room. For writers of all abilities, 6.30-8.30pm, £90 per term. Tues - Reading Room. For adults who love theatre and enjoy script analysis, 10.30am-12.30pm, £60 per term. The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.

Every Wednesday (term time) BABY B!

Storytelling group. From birth to 5 years. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 11am, free, 01874 611622.

First Wednesday of the month POETRY CAFE, Charlton Arms, Ludlow, 7.30pm, 01584 872813.

Third Wednesday of the month BEREAVEMENT CAFE

Old Chapel, Hereford Cathedral, 2.30pm-4pm, run by volunteers, www.herefordcathedral.org

Every other Thursday PHILOSOPHY CAFE

Informal group which offers the chance to discuss philosophical issues. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, 01497 821762. philosphycafe@outlook.com

grass roots

Shock Report by top US climate Expert says Pace of Global Heating has Doubled

ANEW study on change from American climate scientist

James Hansen is not an everyday event. It was Hansen’s appearance at a congressional hearing nearly 40 years ago which put global heating on the front pages.

That resulted in Britain’s prime minister, Margaret Thatcher, making a speech on climate change which attracted worldwide attention. Thatcher was extremely lucky to be briefed by a cabinet secretary, Sir Crispin Tickell, who had carried out his own research on climate change and had a deep understanding of it.

As a result, Thatcher’s speech was in a league of its own. And, though she wobbled thereafter, when scientists began to focus on greenhouse gases, more and more of them became convinced that mankind was causing global heating on a scale which could be extremely dangerous.

It is hard to believe nowadays that so many in industry, business, and the political mainstream were openly sceptical about man-made climate change for so long.

James Hansen is now entering his 84th year. For many years he was with NASA, the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration. While still with NASA and after his retirement, Hansen also participated in climate activism and was arrested several times for protesting against fossil fuel development projects.

Now a team led by Hansen has produced new research suggesting that global heating is happening at an even faster rate than was thought.

The study shows that in the last 15 years climate change has picked up speed and is now racing ahead some 50% faster than was the case in the four decades leading up to 2010.

Back in the early years of this century there were climate scientists who asserted that the jury was still out on manmade global warming. In those days, the nay-sayers could still claim to “sceptics”. And much of the debate was about what was predicted by various climate change models.

Later it became more accurate to call the sceptics climate change denialists. And, in the last decade and half, mountains of evidence have stacked up, bearing out many of the most severe predictions made by mainstream

The new study led by Hansen seemed to usher in a new era, in which it appears that global heating is now going more or less out of control. For instance, the outcome of the big climate conference in Paris in 2015 is now looking distinctly outdated.

At the current rate, the Paris Agreement goal of limiting global warming to somewhere between 1.5 and 2 degrees Celsius, was pretty much dead, suggested Hansen.

According to the publication Inside Climate News, the increased rate of warming “will intensify already deadly heatwaves and worsen both drought and flooding extremes, as well as speeding up the spread of deadly diseases associated with warmer temperatures”.

Last month a meeting was held to discuss the research by Hansen and his team. It was chaired by Jeffrey Sachs, president of the U.N. Sustainable Development Solutions Network. Sachs strongly backed Jim Hansen’s track record on climate change research and analysis. He said he had spoken with hundreds of climate scientists, and none had been more consistently correct with long-range climate projections than Hansen.

“Jim,” he said, “you’ve scared the wits out of me for 25 years as your colleague, because you’ve told me consistently, ‘It’s worse than we think, and it’s accelerating more rapidly. You warned us what was coming. This new paper is dramatic. Its implications are global. It must be heard by everybody.”

The response to Hansen’s work from a leading British academic is equally troubling. Professor Kevin Anderson, of Manchester University, suggests that the situation is even worse than many feared.

“After decades of half-truths, delusion and outright lies from those in positions of power…” says Anderson, “…we now find ourselves facing severe risks of disastrous outcomes.”

“We are not sleepwalking into the apocalypse, we’re charging toward it with full awareness of what’s at stake.”

Julian O’Halloran

climate scientists.

Dr James Hansen, scientist & climate demonstrator

Green Events

Thurs 13 March ALL ABOUT HEAT PUMPS

Need to change your boiler? Interested in new low energy heating system and grants available? Hear how heat pumps work, from warming your home to the community heat network in Bishop’s Castle. Old School (by the Police Station), Presteigne, 7pm, 07385 267825.

Sat 22 March WELSH BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION

SPRING CONVENTION A full days programme of international speakers, traders and more. Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells, 8.30am, £10 on the door or £8 in advance, www.wbka.sumupstore.com - www.wbka.com

Sat 22 March

PAM’S PLANT SALE

Clun Methodist Church Forecourt, 10am-12pm. Proceeds to Alzheimer’s Research and Clun Methodist Church.

March ABERYSTWYTH UNIVERSITY ONLINE COURSES

3 March - Understanding Amphibians, £130. 3 MarchWoodland Birds, £130. Aberystwyth University online classes. Details 01970 621580, www.aber.ac.uk/learning

Sat 22 March CLOTHES SWAP

The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 10am, 01497 821762.

Fri 28 March SPRING OPEN GARDENS

Explore historic Chapter House Garden, Cloister Garden, Canons’ Garden, Lower Dean’s Garden and the Bishop’s Garden. Hereford Cathedral, 10am-3.30pm, £7 or £20 to include garden entry and afternoon tea, www.herefordcathedral.org

Sat 5 April GRAND SPRING SALE

Clothes, vintage, collectables, books and jumble. Pop-up cafe with tea, coffee and cake. Presteigne Assembly Rooms, 10am-2pm, £1 entry in aid of Shelter Cymru and Knighton & District Refugee Support. Info 01544 370637 or 01544 262864.

Samaritans provides emotional support to anyone struggling to cope or at risk of suicide. We provide our free phone service 24/7. Sometimes our callers have to wait too long so we are looking for new volunteers.

Powys Samaritans will be running a training course in Llandrindod Wells starting on 23rd March 2025.

You don’t need any previous experience or special skills to become a “listening volunteer”. After training you will work with an experienced mentor. If you think this is something you could do go to https://www.samaritans.org/support-us/ volunteer/become-samaritans-listeningvolunteer/ If you have questions leave your phone number and name on 07907 192590 and Pauline will call you back, or email recruiting@powyssamaritans.org.uk For emotional support day or night please call our free number 116123, email jo@samaritans.org or write to Freepost SAMARITANS LETTERS. Charity number 1165036

Samaritans welcomes new volunteers

complementary therapies

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

A is for ACUPUNCTURE with Joanna Bruce RGN, MBAcC at The Body Clinic, Leominster & Richard’s Castle. Treating pain (NICE recommended) and long-term health conditions since 1985. Food intolerance testing. Phone 01584 831 840 or text 07984 460969. E-booking: www.thebodyclinicleominster.co.uk

ACCREDITED, EXPERIENCED PSYCHOTHERAPIST & COUNSELLOR: One-to-one sessions for adults age 18 upwards, in Hay-on-Wye (HR3) and by online video. Find relief from anxiety and depression; overcome trauma; transform anger and low self-worth; navigate divorce, bereavement, and other difficult life experiences. Contact Sarah Hamilton at HAY COUNSELLING, 07580 482751, www.haycounselling.co.uk.

ACUPUNCTURE. Sandy Sandaver Lic Ac MBAcC. I practice an integrated style of acupuncture using 5 element and TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) and am a member of the British Acupuncture Council. I also carry out home visits. Hay Acupuncture Clinic, Rose Cottage, Cusop Dingle, Hay-On-Wye 01497 821625/07980 596218 sandysandaver@onetel.com / www.hayacupunctureclinic. co.uk

ACUPUNCTURE AND TUINA: I use TCM acupuncture, electro-acupuncture and Tui Na (therapeutic massage) to treat a wide range of health conditions. In Ledbury at my home treatment room on New Street, and in Hereford at Kyrle House Practice (kyrlehouse.co.uk 01432 273234). Acupuncture-Acutherapy Council member. Ruth Busbridge, BSc MSc Dip.Acupuncture. https:// rbacupuncture.co.uk/ 07743809466 ruthbacupuncture@ gmail.com

ALEXANDER TECHIQUE LESSONS with Ron Colyer, B.Mus., M.S.T.A.T. An Alexander teacher, accredited by and member of the Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique, with over 40 years experience, I am currently offering lessons in Malvern and surrounding areas. Alexander work can help with back pain, joint pain, neck pain, as well as enhancing skills, e.g. in performing arts, yoga practice, etc. The lessons help you to become aware of faulty habits of body use, including inappropriate tension or misdirected energy. You learn to help yourself - it’s really a reeducation process rather than a therapy. For more on Alexander Technique visit alexandertechnique. co.uk Contact me on 07733 253056, or email alextechwithron9@outlook.com

ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, TRAUMA, LOW SELF WORTH and emotional difficulties - our innovative approach is being used with private and NHS clients with great success. Clients attend an average of 4 sessions to achieve a substantial, some say transformative, effect on their well being. You can check out the testimonials and book a one to one session on our website www. peaceofmindnow.co.uk or get in touch for more information Mike Buckley 07931 986168 mcmbuckley@gmail.com

BODY CLINIC, LEOMINSTER Holistic Therapies and advice for rehabilitation, pain, mobility and long term health conditions. Improve and/or support mental health, wellbeing, women’s and men’s health, fertility, pregnancy and much more. Unsure what’s best for your health issue? Book a Holistic Health assessment so an experienced health practitioner can help you. 17 West St, Leominster HR6 8EP www.thebodyclinicleominster.co.uk 01568 368 907/07493 078 566. thebodyclinicleominster@ gmail.com

CLINIC SPACE AVAILABLE in this busy, light and fully serviced multi disciplinary health centre. Working collaboratively to offer holistic health therapies in The Marches area. The Body Clinic, 17 West St, Leominster HR6 8EP. Half day, day and per client (if relocating or new to practice) basis. Good patient referals. www. thebodyclinicleominster.co.uk 01568 368 907/07493 078 566 thebodyclinicleominster@gmail.com Please call to arrange an informal look around.

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY SERVICES - DR NANCY BANCROFT Are you struggling with intense emotions, feeling overwhelmed, lost or stuck? Make sense of your experience and create lasting change, with a specialist mental health professional. Trauma-focussed psychotherapy ~ EMDR ~ mind-body integration 1:1 therapy ~ training ~ supervision. Online and face-to-face sessions available in Pembridge, Herefordshire.Contact hello@thebodyinmind.co.uk www.thebodyinmind.co.uk

CUDDLE SESSIONS Are you longing for physical connection? Or perhaps life just feels like too much and you could just use a good long hug? I offer a safe space for you to be held, express your desires for touch, and express any emotions that come up in the experience. Sessions can be a fun, informal movie night experience, or dive more deeply into unexpressed emotions. Connect with me, Emily Martin, at 07747 250720 or www.bigasskinkyheart.com

DEEPLY RELAXING Craniosacral Therapy can increase your well-being by releasing emotional and physical tensions. Given a safe space and correct focus, your body knows the way. I am an accredited practitioner, qualified since 2004, based in Shrewsbury, Crickhowell and Mid Wales. Email: cheryljonestherapy@gmail.com Mobile: 07476 012299.

EMDR AND HYPNOTHERAPY: Sabina Jennings BSc, PgDip Derm, Dip EMDR, Dip Hyp. HWHP. Solution Focussed Hypnotherapist and EMDR therapist for Anxiety, Low Self Worth, Relationship Concerns, Suffers of Narcissist Abuse, Imposter Syndrome, Fear of the Future etc. Visualization techniques for business and sport goals. 1 to 1 sessions or on-line. Supporting you to move forward from the limiting beliefs and habits of the past. Phone 07464202715 or see my website www.hypnotichub.co.uk.

EMOTIONAL WELLBEING: Anne Cummings FETC (Adv Dip), BAoG (Dip), MBIG (Dip) offers a safe, effective therapy to help adults and children heal their emotional and spiritual wounds and fulfil their personal potential. If you have difficulty relating to others, or have troublesome emotions call Anne on 01547 530977. Specialist knowledge and experience of working with panic attacks, anger, stress, bullying, low self-esteem, bereavement/loss and anxiety. For more information www.thewritetofeel.com.

EROTIC EMBODIMENT FOR WOMEN If you’ve tried lots of different practices, modalities, spiritual pursuits, and still feel like something is missing, I’d love to help you find that spark of joy, aliveness and pleasure you are longing for through the simple magic of your own body. One-on-one and group sessions. Connect with me, Emily Martin, at 07747 250720 or www.bigasskinkyheart.com

GONG BATH SOUND MEDITATION SESSIONS IN & AROUND HEREFORDSHIRE. Soundscapes can aid in the letting go of old emotions & limiting behaviours. I run twice monthly Group sessions, & also offer 1:1 sessions, hen parties, corporate / wellbeing events, retreats. For more info. Contact Lizzie 07870345216 www. lizzieyogahereford.com

HEREFORD HOMEOPATH and BIODYNAMIC CRANIOSACRAL THERAPIST Juliet Ablett (RHom, MARH, MNCHM, RCST). Holistic health care with experienced practitioner using homeopathy, essences and homeobotanicals, safe and effective treatment for all ages. Also Craniosacral therapy, a light touch, non directive, powerful form of bodywork, also suitable for all ages. Hereford, Garway, Monmouth. www.julietablett.co.uk julietablett@mailbox.org

HYPNOTHERAPY Vicky Nicolson-James DipHP HWHP Herefordshire based empathetic hypnotherapist offering online or 1-1 therapy to help you live the life you want and deserve. Professional Hypnotherapy Practitioner Association and National Society of Hypnotherapy. T:01568 760 306 E: vickynicolsonjames@gmail.com WhatsApp: 07790 162067.

LEOMINSTER NATURAL HEALTH CENTRE

Chiropractic, Herbal Medicine, Kinesiology, Cranial Sacral Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Reiki, Reflexology, Emmet technique. Remedial and Holistic Massage. Counselling inc: Couples and Family, Cognitive Behaviour and NLP Stress Management, Child Birth Issues, Psychotherapy. Telephone 01568 616411 email infoleominstercommunitycentre@gmail.com Or visit Leominster Community Centre, School Road HR6 8NJ (behind Bridge Street car park).

MASSAGE THERAPY WITH MARIAN HARDIMAN (MTI, CNHC, MLDUK). Remedial, Sports, Holistic, Indian Head Massage. Organic Facial and Manual Lymph Drainage. Clinic in Presteigne (The Retreat), Presteigne, LD8 2UF. Contact: marian@silvanmassage.com, www.silvanmassage.com, 07816 981454.

MOLE & LESION ASSESSMENTS, FACIALS & ENERGY HEALING I offer a mole checking service with a dermatology report in 48 hours. Also natural facelift facials, Reiki and Crystal healing. Appointments available in Bromyard Contact Mandy on TEL 07742 228196 www.flourishandjoy.co.uk

PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP SUPPORT Infuse your relationships with joy, love, understanding & fun and watch each other heal. Gentle, compassionate, judgment-free guidance with playful, accepting, curious and empathic tools to heal & transform your family dynamic. Georgie

Treasure-Evans 07875 50653 healingspirits.co.uk

Professional, Experienced, UKCP Accredited

PSYCHOTHERAPIST & COUNSELLOR. Kington based. Face-to-face sessions for individual adults over 18. No couples work. Regain control of your life, restore meaning to your existence and relief from anxiety, sleeplessness and troubled relationships. Penny Cole 07776 146427. http://www.pennycolecounselling.co.uk

SOUND THERAPY BY EDAN SOUND. Soesen Edan is a qualified Sound Therapist with over 20 years of experience running 1-2-1 and group sessions, teaching and retreats. Sound therapy is excellent for all manner of ailments & disease; regulates heart rate & blood pressure, reduces stress & anxiety and brings people to a deeply relaxed state. Monthly group sessions held in Herefordshire, Malvern & Birmingham. 1-2-1 sessions in Holme Lacy. Extensive experience working with complex disabilities & autism; prison therapeutic education, corporate sessions, team away days, workshops & bespoke sound consultancy. www.edansound.co.uk

SHADOW WORK, COUNSELLING & DEEP PROCESS

PSYCHOTHERAPY Facilitated shadow work is a type of embodied deep process psychotherapy. I work one-toone in longer sessions, typically 5-hours. These deep-dive sessions offer an accepting and shame free space within which to explore and transform those habitual, ingrained or unconscious patterns, beliefs or behaviours that trapping you and hold you back from living a full, meaningful and joyful life. This work holds the potential for deep personal growth and deep healing and is the place to dive real deep into difficulty and challenge, shame or guilt, your grief, your pain, your fear or rage. The holding I offer you is both sensitive and strong, and you are invited to bring any issue you wish to our work together. Find out more about shadow work and to schedule a free 20-minute consultation at: www.inner-truth.co.uk - Alasdair Kirk07792 405 660.

SOUND THERAPY, with Gongs, Singing Bowls and other therapeutic instruments to relieve stress and anxiety, restoring mental, emotional and physical wellbeing. Monday night ‘Sound Bath’ sessions at The Fold, Bransford in Worcestershire and at Hellens Manor, Much Marcle, Herefordshire, 1-2-1 treatments in Ledbury, retreats, private groups, workshops, celebrations. Contact Cecilia on 07857 128 082, info@csoundspace.com www.csoundspace.com

SPORT’S HYPNOTHERAPY AND EMDR – Amateur sports men and women can benefit from sports hypnosis just as much as the professionals. If you are looking to improve your sports performance mindset, staying focussed and putting aside distractions and unwanted negative beliefs, Hypnotherapy and EMDR can help. If you love sport, but finding a setback, imposter syndrome, lack of motivation or lack of focus is holding you back then why not call and see if Hypnotherapy and EMDR is for you. Contact – Sabina Jennings BSc, Pg Dip AID, Dip. Hyp. HWHP, Dip. EMDR. Tel 07464202715 www.hypnotichub.co.uk

YOGA IN PRESTEIGNE

Groups and one-to-one tuition in Stapleton Move more freely • Breathe better Think more clearly • Experience joy New: Vedic chant classes Marie Hudson 01544 260352 www.theyogapractice.org.uk

Workshops

WORKSHOP LISTINGS - Single (dated) listings are free. Year round, ongoing workshops will cost £45 per year.

Sat 1 March - Sat 10 May MAKING SENSE

Art - Sound - Light - Food - Movement - Breath. Workshops and immersive experiences offering wellness solutions facilitated by professional practitioners. Fortnightly events culminating in a day retreat May 31st. Saturdays 11am-3pm. Shropshire Wildlife Trust, Shrewsbury. wemakesense.co.uk

Sat 1 March HEALTH AND WELLBEING MARKET

Stalls dedicated to self-care, wellness and holistic living. Lyde Court, Hereford, 10am-4pm, free entry, 01432 357753.

Sun 2 March MINDFULNESS ALL DAY PRACTICE

Offered by Gail Calthrop, a retreat day full of Spring promise. Hellens Manor, Much Marcle, near Ledbury, 9.45am, www.hellensmanor.com

Starting Mon 3 March ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS YOGA: 6 WEEK COURSE

Llanyre Hall, 5pm-5.45pm, £35, www.alchemywellbeing. net Contact Kallika 07518 678032.

Fri 7 March WOMEN OF WELLBEING

Celebrate, be nourished, relax, unwind, stretch and restore. Hellens Manor, Much Marcle, near Ledbury, 10am, www.hellensmanor.com

Sat 15 March & Sat 12 April KUNDALINI YOGA

March (Brilley), April (Kington). Open your heart to joy and healing. Movement, relaxation meditation, singing and anything else that works! £25-£30, bring a blanket, snacks and yogi tea. 07807 550653, georgie@healingspirits. co.uk www.healingspirits.co.uk

Fri 28 - Sun 30 March GOOD VIBRATIONS

Open water swimming and yoga retreats. Experience sound baths, chanting and Taiko drumming workshop with Hedd Murray, alongside mindful nature walks and stargazing under the Welsh night sky. Chapel on the Green, 075455 81555, www.riverflowyoga.co.uk

Sun 30 March REWILD & RESTORE

A nature-based afternoon retreat. Connecting with nature to unwind and restore your spirit. With mindful forest bathing, gentle movement and shared community around a campfire. Knucklas Castle Community Land Project, 2-4pm. First event free, bit.ly/rewild-restore

Mondays (term time) MOMMY & ME

Restorative Yin Yoga and baby explore session, 11.30am, £7. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 07947 120751.

Mondays & Tuesdays BREATHE IN YOGA WITH KATY

The Regal, Tenbury Wells, Mon 9.30am, Tues 6pm, 01584 811442.

Tuesdays EVERGREEN PILATES

Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 9am, £9, Ryan, 07984 816847. Wednesdays (term time) CHAIR YOGA WITH PHILLIPA

Gentle chair based yoga class for all abilities, no experience necessary. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 12pm, £8 per session, no need to book, 01982 552555.

KUNDALINI YOGA CLASSES & WORKSHOPS Fun, flowing, energetic, deeply relaxing & releasing for mind, body & spirit, Georgie’s Kundalini Yoga sessions welcome teens & preteens as well as adults. Seriously good for your physical and mental health! Kington & Brilley, timetable here healingspirits.co.uk.

PILATES CLASSES Community classes in Titley Village Hall, Lyonshall Memorial Hall and New Radnor Community Hall. Private lessons in my garden studio in Titley. All abilities and ages welcome. Pilates reduces back pain, increases strength and flexibility, tones your body from top to toe. Move it or lose it! Helen Boley info@helenbpilates.com https://helenbpilates.com 01544 231512, 07968 970093.

HEDGEROW MEDICINE, KITCHEN PHARMACY

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

COMPANY ALONG THE WAY

Year long vision quest. Following the Hero’s Journey; J Campbell and the 13 moons. Once every 2/3 months gathering. Golden Valley, Saturdays 10am-4.30pm. Contact Kirsten 01544 388689, kirsten.hellier@googlemail.com

HATHA YOGA & SOUND THERAPY WITH BRIDGET ROWAN 90min Yoga classes on Zoom and in Peterchurch HR2 0RS to keep you moving and doing the things you love and to bring a sense of calm, peace and improve your wellbeing. Group soundscapes held regularly in the beautiful St Peters Church, Peterchurch. Individual yoga and sound therapy sessions available. Please see my website for further information www.bridgetrowan.uk or contact Bridget 07904 111334.

Third Wednesday BEREAVEMENT CAFE

An informal and friendly gathering. College Hall, Hereford Cathedral, Hereford, 2.30pm, www.herefordcathedral.org

LUDLOW ASSEMBLY ROOMS

Mon - Yoga, 9.30am, £8. Julie Burdett 07780 905729. Wed - Pilates, 10am, £10 per session. Sarah on 07967 482510. Weekly - Hatha Yoga, 6.30pm, £6 per session. Katherine 07975 535408. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow.

WYESIDE

Mondays term time - Move & Groove - Interactive yoga and movement sessions for ages 2-5 years, 10am, £7 per session, no booking required.

Mondays term time - Mommy & Me - Restorative yin yoga and baby explore session, where you can enjoy some gentle yoga along with your little one, 11.30am, £7 per session, no booking required.

Mondays term time - Mommy Move - Babywearing yoga and dance sessions whilst wearing your little one in a sling/carrier, 1pm, £7 per session, no booking required. Conctact Laura 07947 120751 for the above classes. 4, 11 & 18 Dec - Chair Yoga with Phillipa - Gentle chair based yoga class for all abilities and for people with limited movement, no experience necessary. 12pm-1pm, term time, £7 per session, no booking required. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 01982 552555.

THE ART SHED, MID WALES ARTS

Every Wed - Tai Chi with Alan Jeffries, 12pm-1pm, £7. Every Thurs - Yoga with Karen Booth, 4.30pm-6pm, £9, 07794 337318. Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, 01686 688369.

THE COURTYARD, HEREFORD

Tues - Yoga, 9.15am-10am, £6 per session. Wed - Pilates, 11am-12pm, £6 per session. The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.