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HE sun is shining, I’ve pumped up my tyres, it’s time for that Presteigne summer tradition ‘electric biking to the pub’. Nothing beats cycling down the lanes on a sunny evening to some local hostelry, stuffing down pie and chips and a couple of pints of Butty Bach and then weaving back as the sun goes down. However I think we can go one better with Pete’s handy guide to cycle routes that link TWO great pubs. The criteria are simple. Empty roads. Stunning scenery. A killer pub at both ends of a short route. Three of these four examples involve a fair amount of hills so are ideally suited to keen cyclists, mountain bikers and electric bikers but if I do a follow up, it will be more suited to lazy Sunday cyclists with bad brakes, slightly flat tyres and rusty chains. 1. The Roast Ox Inn, Painscastle to The Seven Stars, Aberedw What’s not to like. This is one of those gloriously perfect bike rides. Wild hills, grassy banks by clear, flowing water, not much traffic, perfect pub at either end - hummph, a small problem there. Anyway, we start off at the Roast Ox Inn, Painscastle. Facing the pub, take the small road that runs up to the left of the pub where after a sharp climb you will find yourself on the wild common land that stretches all the way from Newchurch to Aberedw. Follow that road/track all the way over the hill and, past the turn to Rhulen on your right until you get to a T junction which will signpost Aberedw, turn left. Then just follow that road all the way along the ‘Fairy Dell’ that is the Edw valley till you reach the Seven Stars on your left. So now for the problem, The Seven Stars. After two attempts to sell it off as private housing it has been bought by the community and should soon open again as a Community Pub, but is closed as I write this. The alternatives are take a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc to stick in the river, buy a pork pie and have yourself a delightful picnic on the flat grassy bank of Edw about a mile before Aberedw. Vital Statistics. 8 miles, 600ft climbing, 1,050ft descending.

2. Moon Inn, Mordiford to the Walwyn Arms, Much Marcle Charming woods, great views, empty roads, this is another no-brainer. Just set off up the hill on the right hand side of the Moon Inn (signposted Woolhope) and you can’t really go wrong, even if you go wrong. Just make sure you don’t head off We take no responsibility on the B4224 which is a bloody death trap for cyclists. Your main problem on this for the veracity of the ride is deciding where you are going to stop and eat. The Moon Inn looks pretty information herein straight forward, Pie and chips £12.95, beer - Timothy Taylors and Wickwar Brewery. Clare Edwards The Walwyn Arms is one of a small chain of nine rather upmarket pubs owned by The Lodge, Westhide, Buccaneer Holdings. That being said, the Walwyn Arms has a relaxed ambience Hereford, HR1 3RQ and the Beef and Wye Valley Ale pie is £13.50. On your way between the two pubs Tel: 01432 850444 you will also pass The Westons Cider Factory with its Scrumpy Restaurant, open Email: info@broadsheep.com lunchtimes and Thursday evenings and the tiny village of Woolhope which appears Website: www.broadsheep.com to have two gastro pubs (eat your heart out Presteigne). The Crown Inn, three times UK cider pub of the year, steak and ale pie £14 plus The Butcher’s Arms who have Wye Valley Beer and Butty Bach, are too posh for pies, but you might fancy a Pheasant, Tarragon and Bacon Burger with Stilton Cheese £13.95! Vital Statistics. 7.2 miles, 700ft up, 700ft down. 3. The Bridge Inn, Michaelchurch Escley to Hay-on-Wye This is another great ride with brilliant views and to finish, a downhill run into Hay-on-Wye. So, go up the road out of the Bridge Inn, turn right at the junction and then after 100yds, left, signposted to Craswell. Then right at a small crossroads and finally right at the T-junction in Craswell signposted Hay-on-Wye. Onto the top of the hill and then feet off the pedals, it’s downhill all the way to Hay. The Bridge Inn’s food is a bit posh. No pies but a Wild Venison Burger at £15.50 and intriguingly they have their own distillery producing Hill Billy Gin. Then when you get to Hay, well you pays your money and you takes your choice. The Blue Boar, The Swan, The Black Lion, Kilverts, The newly refurbished Three Tuns. My fave these days is Tomatitos but they serve tapas so no chance of a pie, but they have a great selection of wines. Vital Statistics. 7 miles, 800ft up, 1350ft down, whoopee!

4. Sun Inn, Leintwardine to the Riverside, Aymestry Right here is a flat one for all you cheapskates that won’t buy electric bikes. On the other hand it is a very pretty bit of the countryside that you usually wouldn’t see while you are flashing past on the A4110. Anyway, you start off at the famous Sun Inn in Leintwardine, which was until fairly recently the home of Flossie Lane, Britain’s oldest and longest serving licensee. Next door, an excellent fish and chip shop. Come out of the Sun and turn left to continue down Rosemary Lane for a mile or so till you come to a T-junction, turn left signposted Ludlow, then left to Leinthall Starkes. Turn right in Leinthall Starkes heading towards Wigmore, but after 100 yards fork left. If you’re feeling super wimpy at this point you could go into Wigmore and stop at The Castle or the very fine, newly renovated Oak. Otherwise, turn left at the next T-junction and then past the Quarry into Leinthall Earls. Fork right at the village green heading for Yatton and as you come into Yatton, turn left by the postbox into a little lane that becomes a bridleway, that should bring you out onto the A4110 just a couple of hundred yards before the Riverside at Aymestry. Vital Statistics. 8 miles, 160ft up, 220ft down. My gastro-pals tell me the food is very good at the Riverside. Cover pic: Tankus The Henge, HowTheLightGetsIn, Hay-on-Wye, 27 May

small ads ACCORDION LESSONS Beginners welcome. Tel 01584 831386, noriscafe@yahoo.com HUMANIST CELEBRANT Non-religious ceremonies, personal and welcoming, written just for you. Namings and weddings. Rachel Buchanan, tel 07813 612033, rachelonthehill@gmail.com, trained and accredited by Humanists UK. WYNNES OF DINMORE COUNTRYSTORE Tea room, Poultry, Pygmy Goats, Supplies & Housing. Tuesday Saturday 9am-4.30pm. Wynnes.co.uk 01568 797314

JAZZ PIANO TUITION A specially created course for beginners through to intermediate level students. Also coaching for Associated Board jazz exams. Presteigne/Knighton, but happy to travel. Simon Deeley, 07890 303681. simon.deeley@aol.com TREE PRUNING SERVICES From one branch to an entire orchard. Tel: 01544 260656.

BEES, BEES, BEES! Are you interested in keeping bees but don’t know how to start? Our ‘Bee Ready’ weekend course can provide you with the basic knowledge you need, plenty of encouragement and the opportunity to handle bees before getting your own. Held on our family-run smallholding, and with lunch and tea provided on both days, learning is easy-paced, with small groups giving plenty of time for questions. Now taking bookings for our next course on May 18th and 19th - please phone on 01886 884752/07813 276308 or email woodruffbank@btinternet.com.

PIANO LESSONS. Lavinia O’Meagher, LRAM, has been a senior tutor at the Music Department of the City Literary Institute in London, and had long experience of teaching adult amateurs of all grades, from beginners to postgraduate students and professionals. She has given recitals for many years. She is a performing and teaching member of the Incorporated Society of Musicians. 01547 510 355. laviniaomeagher@gmail.com

HANCOCK & MONKS MUSIC, 6 Broad Street, Hay-on-Wye. Tel: 01591 610555. Specialists in recorded and printed Classical Music for over 40 years. Huge stock of secondhand CDs, sheet music, scores and books on music. Open daily 10.30am - 4.30pm. Online catalogue at www.hancockandmonksmusic.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

VIOLIN & VIOLA LESSONS given by experienced professional in Presteigne. All abilities and styles taught. John Hymas 07969 440183. LEARN GUITAR (ACOUSTIC OR ELECTRIC) Individual tuition for adults 16 plus, music graduate, professional guitarist. Whatever level, you’ll learn songs or music you enjoy. 07729 059847, 01584 876584, paul.wrightson@gmail.com PIANO TUNER AND TECHNICIAN Based in Llanidloes, serving Mid-Wales. Please contact Matt 01686 412753 or 07843 440789 or email vicky@mousematt.net VIOLINIST & TEACHER - Emma Gardiner. Technique is your tool for creative expression! emmagardinerviolin@gmail.com 077305 71882. BLACKSMITHING EVENING CLASSES MORNING CLASSES AND SHORT COURSES at Bluefoot Forge. For details, phone 01544 267810. info@wherethelightgetsin.co.uk or visit www.wherethelightgetsin.co.uk P/T OR OCCASIONAL WORK WANTED Cheerful, fit, educated, mature woman seeks employment. Clean driving licence, DBS checked. Anything considered from office/business support to house sitting including driving, gardening and dog walking. Phone Katie 01547 520328. CHAIR RUSH AND CANE SEATS. Furniture repairs. Paul Richards 01544 209140. HAYSTACKS MUSIC, Backfold, Hay-on-Wye, HR3 5EQ. Tel: 07527 298199. Headline making independent music shop only a one minute walk from the main car park. A destination shop packed with new and machine cleaned vinyl records, CDs, books and more. 1000’s of items £4 or less.

CATERING CROCKERY, CUTLERY AND GLASSWARE FOR HIRE. Up to 100 settings. Contact Ruth on 01544 350559 or 07870 752325.

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

VIOLIN/VIOLA LESSONS All styles, all ages, beginners to advanced. Help with composition, theory, aural training. Accompaniment also offered. Ring Tony on 01544 321925 or visit his website: http://camelmusic.co.uk for a CV and more information. ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS FROM ONLY 50P PER WEEK 1000 direct unique hits per month, top of the page on Google when you type in Presteigne, all administrative work done by volunteers, project is not for profit. SUPPORT YOUR TOWN WEBSITE. Very cheap rates: 50p per week, or full page £1 per week. For more information go to www.presteigne.org.uk, email jtennanteyles@gmail.com or telephone James Tennant-Eyles on 01544 267363. A STITCH IN TIME Careful repairs & creative alterations to well-loved clothes. Vintage a speciality. Anne 01544 267997.

The Dee Spoors Memorial Lecture Wigmore Gardening Club welcomes

TIMOTHY WALKER ‘Bordering on Insanity’

Creating a Border with All-Year-Round Interest

Thursday 20th June Wigmore Village Hall, 7.30pm Tickets (numbers limited) £5 01568 770023 joyardy@googlemail.com

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Twelve Steps To Freedom W ELCOME to the Glyndwr Institute for Personal Rehabilitation. We were set up yesterday to tackle the problems of addiction to fluids and substances, but decided that there were more pressing issues. Later that evening down the Royal Oak Dr Rhys Pwlleli of our Management Team explained with some passion that the most pressing problem was addiction to social media, and we realised he was actually talking about himself, and his attempts to tackle this crippling dependency. Here are his twelve steps: 1. He admitted that he was powerless over social media, and that his life had become unmanageable, and that the epiphany had arrived when he had wrecked his car in a twitterstorm on that bad bend outside Lyonshall. 2. He had come to believe and accept that he needed strengths beyond his awareness and resources to restore him to sanity, had posted the fact on Facebook and got three supportive comments, 2319 likes and quite a lot of emojis. 3. He had made a decision to entrust his will and his life to the care of the collective wisdom and resources of those who had searched before him, and tweeted about this, and been trolled to hell and gone, and thrown his phone into the fire and had burned his hands getting it out, but luckily it still worked. 4. He had made a searching and fearless moral inventory of himself except for what he had posted on Snapchat because that wipes itself out after a bit. 5. He had admitted to himself and to his 3218 followers on Instagram without reservation the exact nature of his wrongs, which were manifold and could not be solved by signing online petitions, though it did make him feel as if he was doing something. 6. He was ready to accept help in letting go of all his defects of character, except of course his phone, but he would have to let go of his phone, or anyway lend it to his little nephew until he felt better about himself.

7. With humility and openness he had sought to eliminate his shortcomings, but he was not quite sure how, plus he had got bitten by his sister’s dog as he was climbing into his little nephew’s bedroom to nick his phone back. 8. He had made a list of all persons he had harmed and become willing to make amends to them all, and the best way of doing this was probably to form a Whatsapp group of his victims, except the ones he had flamed when he was drunk, and how was he supposed to find them, dirty little Remoaner numpties, whoops, there he went again? 9. He had made direct amends to those people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others, by promising the entire Whatsapp group that he would throw away his phone and computer and buy a biro. 10. He had continued to take personal inventory and when he was wrong promptly admitted it, though of course that was impossible without a phone because his whole life was on it so after taking a bit more personal inventory he had decided he was not going to throw it away just yet. 11. He had sought through meditation to improve his spiritual awareness and understanding of the rehab way of life and so to discover the power to carry out that way of life, but his phone goes bing with messages such a lot that he never really has time to concentrate on it, whatever it was, oh, yes, meditation, sorry, I’d better take this. 12. Having had a spiritual awakening as a result of these steps, he had tried to carry this message to social media addicts and to practice these principles in all his affairs, but the only way he could get messages to anyone was by tweeting them or instagramming them or snapchatting them or messaging them or whatsapping - bugger, the battery’s run out. At this point the police arrived and Dr Pwlleli was sectioned. Samswn ap Pynysysywmgwn

Letters Dear editor I have just read Julian O’Halloran’s grass roots item about onshore wind. In it he states “Of course, other countryside groups, like the Campaign for the Protection of Rural Wales, are battling to stop wind farms being erected”. As a member of the CPRW Montgomeryshire branch committee I would point out that this is not strictly accurate and a tad misleading. Indeed, CPRW does campaign against developments slated for inappropriate locations, particularly near protected areas and the like. Also, we campaign where planning inspectorate decisions have unjustly been overturned and brought to our attention by others wishing to protect the environment. We fully realise that off-shore wind can make a significant contribution to our energy mix. On-shore is more problematic as actual energy production is low and the siting of turbines in upland locations is detrimental to precarious ecosystems, water retention and carbon storage capacity. They also frequently require many kilometres of industrialising transmission infrastructure in otherwise unspoiled landscapes. There are sites in old industrial areas or along motorways away from residential properties and close to the Grid where wind turbines could be appropriately sited with minimal impact. Let’s take the sensible approach to meeting carbon reduction commitments while looking after the precious landscape of our country. It can be done. Brian Drew, Montgomeryshire branch, Campaign for the Protection of Rural Wales

Dear Pete An avid fan of Broadsheep, I thankfully acquired these two issues at The Cellar Door restaurant in Widemarsh Street, Hereford yesterday. (Not bad, but not one for Mr P and his LC, I don’t think!) So, anyway, I’ve only now got to read your editorials. As for “the fabulous bit of new road”, I walked a groove in it through March with all my visits to Borderlines at The Courtyard (blissfully engaged with seeing a total of 27 films!) Re: Supermarkets Aldi and Lidl “have teeny-weeny one foot square bits of space to load your groceries”, I’m reliably informed at Lidl, because the German way is to load everything back into your trolley and pack it elsewhere. Lidl is also my personal fave - and happily my nearest shop - and I too really rate the wine buyer’s choices. Having lived in France where you could buy it by the 10-litres at the co-ops for about 1 euro a litre, I’m suffering acutely, since returning from the wine prices here. The obvious excuse at Sainsbury’s is to say you’re going to Argos to look through the catalogue for cordless hoovers; otherwise, I wouldn’t be seen dead in there - or in snobby Waitrose. Looking forward to seeing you at one of the gigs - I’m certainly up for yet another CD. [See page 35!] Best wishes. Jan, Little Rumba groupie

Oh dear. Once more Mr. Pernickety blots his copy book with the use of the nearly right but wrong word (see blond instead of blonde previously). In the useful and informative restaurant review of The Coach House he described his current favourite as being a feather blade. Unfortunately I do not think he would like such a piece of meat “sliding unsteadily” ref. Oxford Dictionary for slither but perhaps a “sliver” ref. Oxford Dictionary for a slice. Never the less a helpful and actionable review. (Call me old fashioned but I use the 1940 Third edition which does not refer to a slither being a sliver. Perhaps persistent misuse has caused it to be so the current online OED calling it British informal.) I shall remain being vigilant. Mr. E(even). M.(More). Pernickety Mr Watt’s pedantry is always welcome, provided he is right. In this case the word ‘slither’ has a well-documented meaning as a ‘slice’ or ‘sliver’ of meat (See OED 1998). And if Mr P may indulge in a little pedantry himself he would like to point out that in his follow up communication, Mr Watt declares: ‘I shall remain being vigilant’, unaware presumably, that ‘being vigilant’ is a tautology, since ‘vigilant’, as present participle of the Latin ‘Vigilare’ (to be wakeful), means ‘being wakeful’. Did Mr Watt really mean to say: ‘I shall remain being being wakeful’? Were Mr P of a vulgar disposition, he might have uttered a phrase involving the words Boo, Sucks and Yah. Mr Pernickety

art POWYS Sidney Nolan Trust, The Rodd, Presteigne LD8 2LL 01544 260149 Until 25 June ‘Nolan’s Time At The Rodd’. Selected pieces from Nolan’s extensive body of innovative work 1983-1992. Until 29 Sept ‘The Rodd: It’s Landscape, Architecture and People’. An exhibition in the former Grade II home of Sir Sidney and Lady Nolan. 28 June - 30 Aug ‘Nolan & Ned Kelly’ Print exhibition. Open Wed-Fri 11am-4.30pm, Sat, Sun & Bank Holiday Mon 12pm-4.30pm. Closed Mon/Tues. Adults £5, gift aid £5.50, concessions £2.50, £2.75 gift aid, F/T students £2.50, under 16s free. Courtyard Antiques, London House, High St, Presteigne, LD8 2BA 07974 356128 outside normal hours. May Antique pottery, country furniture and art. Mon-Sat 10am-4pm. Radnorshire Museum, Temple St, Llandrindod Wells LD1 5DL 01597 824513 Until 25 May ‘When Shall I Withdraw into the Forest’. ALICE PERCEVAL - tempera paintings. Open Tues-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 11-4pm. Butter Market, Hay-on-Wye HR3 5AE 07810 530202 1 June ‘Made for Hay’. Contemporary craft featuring ALI TREGASKES - etched silver. SHARON CURTIS - lino prints & papercuts. PETER KING - sculpture in metal. LUCY BAXENDALE ceramics & illustration. TANITH ROUSE - anodised jewellery. GABY DEVITT - woven textiles. BEN HOMER - wood. JULIE WEIR - wildlife artist. MARIANA PAVLOVA - glass. EMMA BEVAN - textiles. FRANCESCA KAY - poetry and letterpress. HELEN FOOT - hand weaver. Open 9am-5pm. Ardent Gallery, 46 High St, Brecon, LD3 7AP 01874 623333 info@ardentgallery.co.uk May Artwork over three floors and by over 60 different artists including MALCOLM EDWARDS, DAVID BARNES & GILLIAN McDONALD. Plus new work by DAVID BELLAMY - watercolours & STUART ROPER acrylic paintings. Mon-Fri 10am-5.30pm, Sat 9am-5.30pm, Sun 11am-4pm.

Tower House Gallery, 29 High St, Knighton LD7 1AT 01547 529530 May ‘15 Not Out’. 15th year at Tower House Gallery. Taking a gentle look at the past with some Golden Oldies. Wed-Sat 10am-4.30pm. Court Cupboard Gallery, New Court Farm, Llantillio Pertholey, Abergavenny NP7 8AU 01873 852011 Until 9 May OLWEN THOMAS ceramics CAROLINE REES - paper cutting and glass. 10 May - 11 July - JANE BEVAN foraged sculpture. ALISON MOGER textile and paint. 10.30am-4pm daily. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne 22 June Courtyard Antiques at The Assembly Rooms, 9am-2pm. Erwood Station Gallery, Llandeilo Graban, Builth Wells, LD2 3SJ 01982 560674 May A constantly changing mix of materials and styles occupying over 2000 square feet. Complimented by paintings and sculpture, plus seasonal exhibitions. Open daily 10.30am-5pm, tea room closes 4.30pm. Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, near Newtown 01686 688369 Until 5 May ‘Poems and Prints’. Prints to inspire poetry. Poems inspired by prints. ANDREW BALDWIN - printmaking with non toxic mediums for intaglio printmaking. 12 May - 30 June ‘Hidden’. A multimedia exhibition featuring a collective of Llanidloes-based artists. May ‘Sculpture Cymru’ The Association of Sculptors in Wales 5th annual summer exhibition. Throughout the Summer ‘Young Sculptors’ Adventure Trail’. From 5 May ‘John Paddison & His Legacy’. A celebration of sculpture. May HAYLEY PARFITT - sculpture intallation, new large-scale works. Open Thurs-Sun 11am-4pm. Knighton Fine Art, 2 Broad Street, Knighton 01547 528052 www.knightonfineart.co.uk knightonfineart@btinternet.com May ‘The Merry Month’. Over 100 jolly paintings including new work by: PAUL BEARMAN, MARTIN DUTTON, STUART ROPER, PETER SHREAD, ANTHEA STILWELL, PETER STILWELL and BRONTË WOODRUFF. British art, crafts and greeting cards. Wed-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-1pm.

The School House Gallery, The Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton, LD7 1PA 01547 550377 May ‘Landscapes’. LOIS HOPWOOD - drawings, paintings, sculpture and film. Open Sat & Sun 11am-5pm and Fri & Mon on Bank Holidays. The Hay Makers, St John’s Place, Hay-on-Wye HR3 5BN 01497 820556 Until 12 May Easter exhibition. RODNEY LAWRENCE - ceramics. ELIZABETH RAEBURN - ceramic sculpture. JAMIE POOLE - collage pictures. HOLLY BELSHER jewellery. 13 May - 14 July Festival exhibition. Visiting artists include ANGELA SOULIER - jewellery. SHEILA POPHAM - paintings and prints. DENISE BROWN & RAMP ceramics. TAMSIN ABBOT - stained glass. SARAH NOEL - ceramic sculpture. Mon-Sat 10.30am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm. Lion Street Gallery, 6 Lion St, Hay-on-Wye HR3 5AA 01497 822900 May Showcasing some of the very best artists from Wales and the Borders. Open 10.30am-5pm daily except Tues, Sun 11.30am-4pm. Newtown Textile Museum, 5-7 Commercial St, Newtown, SY16 2BL 01686 622024 www.newtowntextilemuseum.co.uk May ‘Designed for Liberty’. From the 1980’s an exhibition of fashion, fabric and photographs. Open Tues, Thurs & Fri 12-4pm, Sat 10.30am-4pm and Bank Holiday Mondays 12-4pm. Free. Andrew Lamont Gallery, Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, Canal Wharf, Brecon 01874 611622 Until 19 May ‘Damaged Not Destroyed.’ Divergent Contemporary Art Collective - painting, sound art, video art, photography, graphic design and installation. 25 May - 29 June ‘Similarites and Differences’. Artwork by members of Powys People First. Open theatre times. Minerva Arts Centre, Llanidloes 01686 413467 Until 1 May ‘Here We Go Again’. MID WALES EMBROIDERERS. 4 May - 1 June ‘Wild’. Art Textiles Made in Britain Group. 8 June - 6 July Wool and Willow Festival. Sale and exhibition with demonstrations and workshops. Open 10.30am-4.30pm. Closed Sun.

Andrew Eastwood, Leg of Mutton Gallery, Kington

Angela Gladwell, St Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church, Marches Makers Festival, Kington

Rob Ritchie, Greenstage Gallery, Bishopâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Frome

Tamsin Bridge, Photo Space Gallery, Ludlow, plus other Ludlow venues

Alice Perceval, Radnorshire Museum, Llandrindod Wells

Cheese & Butter Market, Hay-on-Wye 07866 843538 Every Fri & Sat Flea & Vintage Market. Vintage clothing, bric a brac, antiques and jewellery. Open 9am-5pm. The Workhouse Studio, Presteigne Industrial Estate 01544 267864 May Rare antique carpets and kilims. Plus locally made pottery, art materials, textiles, haberdashery, jewellery, cards and gifts. Cafe. Mon-Sat 10am-4pm. The Table, 43 Lion St, Hay-on-Wye 01497 822802 www.thetablehay.com Until 18 May ‘Nature, Nurture, Nudes’. KATE KATO, KATHERINE SHEERS & JEMIMA STILWELL. 23 May - 2 June HELEN BOOTH & STEWART MACINDOE. Open Thurs-Sat 10am-4pm. The Drawing Room, 10 High Town, Hay-on-Wye HR3 5AE gallery@thedrawingroomathay.uk Open Thurs-Sat 10.30am-4pm, Sun 11am-3pm. Rhayader Museum & Gallery, CARAD, East St, Rhayader, LD6 5ER 01597 810561 Until 1 June ‘Rock, Root, River’. Installations, soundscapes and film of Elan’s living landscapes. Open TuesFri 10am-4pm, most Sats 10am-12pm. Museum of Modern Art, Tabernacle, Heol Penrallt, Machynlleth SY20 8AJ 01654 703355 info@moma.machynlleth.org.uk Until 4 May Past Winners of the Tabernacle Art Competition. Until 4 May ‘People’. Portraits and figures from the Tabernacle Collection. Until 22 June ‘The Lost Whaling Stations of the Sub-Antarctic’. THEO CRUTCHLEY-MACK - paintings. Mon-Sat 10am-4pm. Oriel Davies Gallery, Newtown 01686 625041 Until 5 June ‘In Between the Folds are Particles’. ANNA FALCINI. Until 1 June ‘Migrations’. Dance film. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm. HEREFORDSHIRE Market Hall, Kington 07867 483135 18 May Art and Crafts by local designer makers. Paper art, handbags, waistcoats and other textiles, paintings, prints and cards, ironmongery, alpaca products, jewellery, turned wood, ceramics, glassware and more. 9.30am-3pm. Plus KLEEN Repair Cafe on site. 4 - 5 May Marchers Makers Festival. Live demonstrations by TONY HALL, LEWIS GOLDWATER, JANE O’CONNOR, PAUL BAINES. Open Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 11am-5pm.

St Mary’s Church, Church St, Kington 01544 230525 www.marchesmakers.co.uk 4 - 6 May Marchers Makers Festival. PETER HORROCKS, NICK HOLMES, REBECCA FINNEY, SHARON HALL SHIPP, RUTH KIRKBY, ANTONIA SPOWERS, ANDY TOBIN, ANDY MITCHELL, HADDON OAK, NANCY FROST, TONY HALL, DAVE MULLIN, JAMES BURNETT STUART, CLARE CONRAD, ANGELA SOULIER, DEBBY MARSH, CHRISSIE NASH, ZOE WRIGHT, ALYS WALL, CLAIR MURPHY, NICOLA HOPWOOD, DAVID KIRBY, JACQUELINE SEYMOUR, MARCUS HENKE, AMBROSE BURNE, ADAM WATSON. The Old Police Station, Market Hall St, Kington www.marchesmakers.co.uk 4 - 6 May Marchers Makers Festival. A selection of artists and makers: paintings, print making, unusual lamps, textiles, jewellery, ceramics. Leg of Mutton Gallery, 17 Duke St, Kington 01544 231563 www.marchesmakers.co.uk 4 - 6 May Marchers Makers Festival. ANDREW EASTWOOD & SHANNON DONOVAN - ceramics. Open Sat 11am-6pm, Sun & Mon 11am-5pm. Hergest Croft Gardens, Ridgebourne Rd, Kington HR5 3EG 01544 230160 www.marchesmakers.co.uk 4 - 6 May Marchers Makers Festival. Outdoor sculpture display. Open Sat & Sun 12-5.30pm, Mon 10am-5.30pm, £6.50 including access to gardens. Border Bean Cafe, High St, Kington 01544 231625 www.marchesmakers.co.uk 4 - 6 May Marchers Makers Festival. Display of paintings from the LOVE Project. Open Sat 9am-5pm, Sun & Mon 10am-4pm. Penrhos Court, Lyonshall HR5 3LH 01544 230007 www.marchesmakers.co.uk 4 - 6 May Marches Makers Festival. Outdoor sculpture display. Open 10am-4pm. Various High Street Shops, Kington www.marchesmakers.co.uk 4 - 6 May Window displays of art and crafts by Marches Makers members. Plus showing at Kingswood Village Hall, Burton Hotel, Kington and The Oxford Arms, Kington. Canwood Gallery, Checkley HR1 4NF www.canwoodgallery.com May MOFF SKELLINGTON paintings. Open Tues-Sun 11am-4pm.

Hereford Museum & Art Gallery, Broad St, Hereford 01432 260692 Until 18 May ‘BrickHistory’. Lego works created by WARREN ELLESMORE. Famous moments from history, from DNA, Mozart, Martin Luther King all made with Lego. 1 June - 24 Aug ‘Master and Student: Wood Engravings’. SARAH VAN NIEKERK & HARRY BROCKWAY. Open Mon-Thurs & Sat 10am-4pm, Fri 10am-6.30pm, Sun 14 April 10am-4pm. Adults £3.50, children £2, under 5s free, family £8.50. Hereford College of Arts, Folly Lane & College Rd Campus, Hereford 01432 273359 1 May University Level BA (Hons) Degrees Open Day at College Rd Campus, 11am. 15 May College Level (post GCSE), Foundation Diploma & Portfolio Course at Folly Lane Campus, 6pm. 2 May MA Open Evening Contemporary Crafts and Fine Art at College Rd Campus, 5pm. Tobias James Art & Framing Gallery, St Owen St, Hereford 07760 316959 May Works by local and national artists. Wobage Makers Gallery, Upton Bishop, Ross on Wye HR9 7QP 01989 780495 May Contemporary craft work by makers BEN CASSON - furniture and treen. CLYDE HOARE - baskets and willow weaving. CLAIR HODGSON silver, gold and precious stone jewellery. PATIA DAVIS, SHEILA HERRING, ANDREW McGARVA, JEREMY STEWARD, PETRA STEWARD - ceramics. CLARE McGARVA - textiles. Open Thurs-Sat 10am-5pm. South Chapel, All Saint’s Church, Hereford 01432 370414 Until 4 May SIAN THOMAS - handmade stained glass. PREETI THAPA - Nepalese handicrafts. 6 - 11 May ‘Love Zimbabwe’. Fairtrade arts, crafts and charity information. 13 - 18 May GOLDEN VALLEY CRAFT SOCIETY. 3 - 8 June HEREFORD LEISURE PAINTERS. Mon-Sat 9.30am-5.30pm. The Chapel, 2 Forbury Chase, Sherford St, Bromyard HR7 4DL www.thechapelbromyard.com 4 - 6 May ‘From Sapey Brook to Sicily’. Solo Shorts at The Chapel. Paintings from home and abroad by BILL EVANS. Open 11am-5pm with pop-up cafe.

The Courtyard, Hereford 01432 340555 4 May - 30 June ‘Cultivate @ Courtyard’. A new visual arts project for ages 16-25 years with a link to Herefordshire to showcase their work and receive mentorship from a professional artist. Open theatre times.

Artistree, Above the Heritage Centre, Church Lane, Ledbury www.artistreegallery.org May ARTISTREE, co-operative of local artists, paintings, sculpture, furniture, photographs, ceramics, glass, textile and encaustic work. Wed-Sun 10.30am-4.30pm.

Mike Gell, Contemporary British Jewellery, 3 East Street, Hereford. 01432 278226 Jewellery, silverware and studio glass by more than 70 designers. Open Mon - Sat,10am - 5pm.

Upstairs, Market House, Ross-on-Wye 01989 770776 www.artsinthemarches.co.uk 3 May - 30 June ‘Celebration of Fire & Water’. MADE IN ROSS 4th anniversary exhibition. New works including woodwork, paintings, textiles, jewellery, sculpture, metalwork, mosaics and murch more. Work may be undertaken on the Market House in May, so please check website for access. Open daily 10am-4pm.

Weavers Gallery, Church Lane, Ledbury 07881 926661 6 - 12 May LEDBURY ART SOCIETY. Open Mon 2-4.30pm, Tues-Sat 10am-4.30pm, Sun 10am-2pm. 27 May - 2 June ‘Forty Shades of Red’. Celebrating the 40th anniversary of The Quilters’ Guild of the British Isles. Open daily 10am-4pm, Gallery 54, 54 High St, Ross-on-Wye 01989 567917 May Continuing exhibition of gallery artists. ZOE TAYLOR, RACHEL SUDWORTH, KARLIN RUSHBROOKE & STEPHEN RIPPINGTON. Thurs-Sat 10am-4pm. Blue Ginger Gallery, Cradley, WR13 5NW 01886 880240 www.blue-ginger.com Until 2 June ‘Summer is a Cumin’. An exhibition of new work by British artists to welcome the start of British Summertime. Wed-Sun 10am-5pm.

Made in the Marches Gallery, 12 Church St, Kington, HR5 3AZ 07544 368547 www.madeinthemarches.com May & June ‘Hiraeth’ – Exploring concepts of home, belonging and nostalgia for places remembered and imagined. Featuring PAUL BAINES, JILL BARNEBY, GILL DAVIES, BRITTANY DAVIS, REBECCA FINNEY, NANCY FROST, LORENZO GAVARINI, MICHAEL HANCOCK, LIZ HARRIS, SARAH JAMESON, JANE KEAY, CELIA KIBBLEWHITE, DEBBIE MARSH, MALCOLM MELLEN, DEE MILLS, DAVE MULLIN, NAOMI OCEAN, DAVID PACKWOOD, RACHEL RICKETS, PAT SIMON, HELEN SMITH, MARY SMITH, PAT THOMPSON, ALYS WALL, CARA WILLIAMS, ZOE WRIGHT. Beautiful work from local artists and makers, including ceramics, paintings, prints, textiles, jewellery, sculpture, stone, wood, metal and willow, cards and gifts. Commissions and vouchers available. See website for details of demonstrations & workshops. Open Tues–Sat, 10am-5pm. Thurs 10am-2pm in Term Time for Art Class.

Hereford Cathedral’s Mappa Mundi & Chained Library 01432 374258 Until 1 June ‘Creatures of the Mappa Mundi’. Part of ‘Hidden Gems’. YINKA SHONIBARE MBE (RA). Inspired by the map and its foreign creatures he has created new textile work. Meadow Arts. Apple Store Gallery, Unit 1, Rockfield Road, Hereford, HR1 2UA 01432 263937 Until 19 May ‘Beneath the Skin’. ALLISON NEAL - Shetland Drawing Book 2. 22 May - 29 June Black Mountain Bronze. Bronze cast sculptures and photographs. 22 May - 29 June TOTTIE AARVOLD photographs. Open Wed-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-1pm. Framing available. Lion Gallery, Broad St, Leominster 01568 611898 May JAMIE POOLE - collage inspired by the poems of John Clare. ELEANOR CRANE - ceramics. Contemporary ceramics, paintings, jewellery, prints. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm. Greenstage Gallery, Hop Pocket, Bishop’s Frome WR6 5BT 01885 490839 Until 19 May Easter exhibition. DOUG EATON, JULI-ANNE COWARD, MAGGIE JONES, MARY EDWARDS, SALLY STAFFORD, TONY PURSER, ROB VAN HOEK. Open Thurs-Sun or by appointment. Malvern Library, Graham Rd, Malvern WR14 2HU www.malvernrockarchive.org.uk 1 - 29 June ‘It Was Only Rock ‘n’ Roll - But We Liked It’. An exhibition celebrating popular music at Malvern Winter Gardens, 1961-1990. Open Mon, Thurs Fri 9am-5pm, Tues & Wed 9am-7pm, Sat 9am-4pm.

Old Chapel Gallery, Pembridge 01544 388842 www.oldchapelgallery.co.uk From 4 May and continues all year. ‘Shadows on the Grass’. Garden Sculpture exhibition. Unique sculptures in a variety of media by HELEN SINCLAIR, NEIL LOSSOCK, DAVID ENGLAND, PAUL BEARMAN, ANN CAMPBELL, DAVID HOWARTH, ANDREW ROACHE and more. 19 May - 30 June Hay Festival exhibition. Sculpture, stained glass, ceramics, paintings and original prints. Including new work by TAMSIN ABBOTT, BARBARA SHAW, HANNAH WILLOW and more. Open 11am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm. Tues by appointment. The Art Shop, Cross St, Abergavenny NP7 5EH 01873 852690 May ‘Absent Presence’. PHILIPPA ROBBINS. Tues-Sat 9.15am-5pm. Creates Gallery & Coffee Shop, Dean Heritage Centre, Camp Mill, Soudley, Forest of Dean GL14 2UB 07535 160712 www.createsgallery.com Until 19 May Spring exhibition. Coffee, cake, breakfast, lunch, fine art, sculpture, glass, ceramics and jewellery. Tues-Sun 10am-4pm. Elmslie House Gallery, 8 Avenue Rd, Great Malvern WR14 3AG www.elmsliehouse.co.uk www.fifitiesart.com 1 - 9 May ‘The Countryside through Art, 1945-1985’. Free exhibition offers over 50 original prints and paintings by a wide range of artists, all of which are for sale. Works include JOHN PIPER, ROBERT TAVENER, GARRICK PALMER & ROWLAND SUDDABY. Open 1 May, private view by request 6-8pm, Thurs 1-4.30pm, Fri 1-6pm, Sat-Mon 11am-4.30pm, Wed 8 & Thurs 9 1-4.30pm. Creates Gallery, Contemporary Fine Art, 15 Church St, Monmouth NP25 5DZ 07535 160712 www.createsgallery.com Until 11 May Spring exhibition. Fine art, sculpture, glass, ceramics and jewellery by Master Jeweller, PAUL HATTON. Tues-Fri 10am-3pm, Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 11am-3pm. SHROPSHIRE The Old Surgery Gallery, Clun, SY7 8JB 01588 640506 Until 6 May The final, final exhibition. BRIAN FLETCHER, the late PAUL HIPKISS, LYNN JEFFERY, PAULINE KITELEY, WENDY LANTOS, TIM NASH, NOEL SHEPHERDSON, ANN-MONIQUE STELLINGA and GORDON YAPP. Open daily 10am–4pm, Mon 9am–6pm.

St Mary’s Church, Bucknell SY7 0AA 01547 530040 4 - 6 May ‘Abstract Edge’. RAE HARRISON, LOIS HOPWOOD, ROGER PERCIVAL, CIARA LEWIS, MAGGIE JONES, ROS BURNS, JANE THOMAS, JACS COLLINS, TONY HALL, ROBERT M WOOD, BRONTË WOODRUFF, ALISON McGREGOR GRIMLEY. Open Sat-Mon 11am-4pm, private view Sat 11am-1pm. www.abstractedge.org Bedstone & Hopton Castle Village Hall, Bedstone 01547 530282 11 May Spring Sale. Soup lunches, tea/coffee, traidcraft, bric-a-brac, books, produce. 11am-2pm. Table tops £5. Proceeds to Bedstone & Hopton Castle Churches & Village Hall. Ludlow venues (Ludlow Library, Peter Hadley Books, Tiger Lily, Rickards, Blue Cross, Castle Bookshop, Local to Ludlow Cafe & HQ, *Ludlow Castle) tamsinbridge@live.co.uk 4 - 11 May ‘Hiding in Plain Sight’ Part 1, A Story Trail. An exhibition in two parts by TAMSIN BRIDGE. *Ludlow Castle closes on 8 May. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, SY7 9RS 01588 676060 Until 4 June ‘Beautiful Britain’. STUART RAW & GEMMA MOORE. 10am-5pm.

Photo Space Gallery, Quality Square, Ludlow tamsinbridge@live.co.uk 15 - 25 May ‘Hiding in Plain Sight’ Part 2, Installation. An exhibition in two parts by TAMSIN BRIDGE. Bishop’s Castle Town Hall 01588 630023 25 May Craft Fair. Open 10am-4pm. 1 - 29 June ‘Behind The Curtain Presents’ JANE FARRINGTON unusual artworks exploring the magical world of theatre - mixed media, drawing and collage. 1 June Antiques and Flea Market. 9am-4pm. Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery, The Music Hall, Market Square, Shrewsbury SY1 1LG 01743 258885 Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm. Smithy Studio, Brampton Bryan SY7 0DH 07811 042478 May English rustic homewares, fine art and craft. Local makers. Contemporary turned wood, slipware, Welsh lavender products, textiles, cards and gifts. Thurs - Sat and Bank Holiday Mon 11am-4pm.

FBC Manby Bowdler Gallery, Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury 01743 281281 May - July ‘Encounters’. A collaboration between visual artists and poets. Open Mon-Sat from 10am, free admission. Aardvark Books, The Bookery, Manor Farm, Brampton Bryan, Bucknell, SY7 0DH 01547 530744 Until 6 May ‘The Flower Garden. A group show featuring RUTH KIRKBY - artist. SABINA RÜBER photographs. LOTTIE O’LEARY - sculpture. TONY HALL - pottery. Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. 26 May Aardvark May Brocante. Over 30 stalls of bric-a-brac, produce, antiques and much more. Home-made soup, live accordion music from Norrie Davies, free entry/parking. 9am-3pm. 1 - 16 June ‘Out of the Hills 2019’. A dozen artists in one great exhibition, curated by Maggie and Kim Davis. Twenty Twenty Gallery, 4 Quality Square, Ludlow 01584 875363 Until 4 May Landscapes by Messums gallery artist DAVID TRESS. Ceramics by DENNIS FARRELL. 10 May - 8 June RICHARD BAWDEN & ALFRED STOCKHAM - new work from two established British artists. Tues-Sat 10am-5pm.

What’s coming up @ CUP? Saturday 18th May:

Taster Session, 10am-12.30pm £40 includes 3 pots glazed and fired

Sunday 9th June:

One Day Course, 10am-4pm £95 includes delicious lunch and 4 pots glazed and fired NEW for May: Hand building sessions from Early May

Unit 10, Foley Trading Estate, Hereford For more details of what’s coming up email info@cupceramics.com or visit www.cupceramics.com @cupceramics /cupceramics Or call 07855868771

Art & Craft Workshops

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

QUILTING WORKSHOPS Available at Hay on Wye, Hereford + Ledbury. All levels taught. Beginners welcome. Small groups. Expert tuition. Contact Jacqueline on 01981 501043. Bee-spokequilts@hotmail.com ALEX ALLPRESS POTTERY SCHOOL - POTTERY WORKSHOPS Newbridge on Wye, Mid Wales. Pottery Workshops, tuition, courses. Half day, tasters or full day. Bespoke family/group/school and corporate team building. Book my studio or I can come to you. Throwing, slab, coil and hand building work. DBS checks. 20 Exp. Daily 9am-5pm, Late till 10pm. By Appointment Only. 01982 552854 / alexallpressceramics@gmail.com / alexallpress.co.uk

From 3rd May until end of June

Work may be undertaken on the Market House in May, so please check website for access MADE IN ROSS, MARKET PLACE, ROSS-ON-WYE 01989 76939 www.madeinross.co.uk

May MID WALES ARTS CENTRE WORKSHOPS Pottery sessions. Every week - 1-1 pottery tutorials on throwing. Wed - Pottery & Ceramic Sculpture Club for all ages and abilities, 7-9pm. Thurs Adult Pottery & Ceramic Sculpture Club, all abilities, 2-4pm. Thurs Children’s Pottery & Ceramic Sculpture Club, all abilities, 5-6.30pm. First Sat - Family session, 2-4pm. Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, 07970 671819.

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

May TRUMPET CORNER WORKSHOPS 6 May & 3 June - Fun morning for beginners, sketch, draw and paint with Kate Culling. 10am-1pm, £30, 07545 331587. 9, 25 May, 8 & 18 June - Furzie Wool Sculpture Courses, 10am-4.30pm, £55, 01594 516906. Mons - Knit, Stitch & Natter Group, 1-4pm, £2. Weds - Knit and Craft Group, 10am-1pm, £2. Weds - General silver classes, 10am-12.30pm, £125 for block of 5 classes. Sat monthly - General silver classes, 10am12.30pm, £40. Trumpet Corner Tea Room & Gallery, near Ledbury, 01531 670082.

May EASTNOR POTTERY Potter’s wheel fun for families, couples and individuals during May. Tues-Sat 10am-4pm. Call/email to book a session. Potter’s wheel projects start at £30 inclusive of firing & glazing. Fabulously creative indoor activity. Potter’s wheel workshops 4 & 5, 11, & 25 May. Spend the day or weekend relaxing and creating pots on the potter’s wheel. £150 day £280 weekend. Includes materials, refreshments and lunch. Simply email admin@eastnorpottery.co.uk or tel 01531 633886 to book or for more details. May CLASSES AT THE OLD SCHOOL, WHITTON Introduction to Welsh quilting followed by a six week afternoon or evening class learning to work one technique each week. Forthcoming classes, furniture restoration and upholstery, rag rug, Kantha and Boro stitching (quilting traditions from India and Japan). Details 01547 550155 or www.radnorshireartsandcraftsfoundation.org May THE GLOBE, HAY ON WYE WORKSHOPS Every Sunday - Lego Club, 11am, free. Every Tuesday - Chess Club, 4.15pm, free, contact Drew on 07714 767779. One Tuesday a month - Globemakers (Tues 21 May) - an informal craft group, 7.30pm, further details contact corin@lordburgess.co.uk The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 01497 821762. May ORIEL DAVIES GALLERY WORKSHOPS 4 & 18 May, 1 & 14 June, 6 July & 7 Sept - workshops, 10.15am-1.30pm, £20/£17. 18 May - Special Screening ‘Portrait of Gwen John’, 2.30pm. 21 May, 18 June - Colour Exploration with Tereska Shepherd, 10am-3.30pm. 28 May - Brilliant Branches and Terrific Trees with Zoe Needle, 10.30am-12.30pm, £7.50. Oriel Davies Gallery, Newtown, 01686 625041. May THE ART SHOP & CHAPEL WORKSHOPS 10 - 12 May - Weekend Life Drawing Course with Meriel Gold. Booking essential, £210. The Art Shop & Chapel, Cross St, Abergavenny, 01873 852690. May WORKSHOPS AT MINERVA 16, 17 & 18 May - Capturing the Place. Sketching, drawing, mark making, photographs and journalling with Hilary Beattie, £180. 31 May - Flower Power, interpreting in fabric and stitch with Pauline Barns, £40. Minerva Arts Centre, Llanidloes, www.quilt.org.uk May COURTYARD WORKSHOPS & FAMILY SATURDAYS 4 May - Star Wars Lego Workshop, 11am, pre-activity, make a lightsaber at 10.30am, £7.50. 11 May - Free Pre-activity to ‘I Am Turtle’ at 10.30am, make a turtle from recycled bottles. 18 May - Free pre-activity to the film, ‘Wonder Park’, roller coaster trail, 10.30am. 25 May - Free pre-activity to the film, ‘Dumbo’, Balloon Elephant Crafts, 10.30am. Thurs - Life Drawing, 10am-1pm, £7. Tues - Playing Together, bringing older people and pre-school age together. Dementia friendly. The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.

May THE HIVE, BELMONT WORKSHOPS 15 May - Trapping & Waxing Workshop, 7-9pm, £30. Fri - Buzzy Beats for under 5s. Creative, music filled workshop with Mary Keith, 10.30am, £6. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 01743 234970. May BLEDDFA WORKSHOPS Art Workshop with Lois Hopwood. Get creative with local artist on this landscape sketching workshop. Only six places available. The Bleddfa Centre, Bleddfa, near Knighton, 10.30am-3.30pm, £50, 01547 550377. May ASSEMBLY ROOMS, WORKSHOPS Twice monthly, Tues, Oscars, 7.30pm, Ludlow Photographic Club, 01584 879180. First Thurs, Studio, 7.30pm, Ludlow Arts Society, talks and demonstrations, 01584 831458. Fri, Studio, 10am-4pm, Life and Portrait Workshop, contact Chris Bean, 01584 841668. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 01584 878141. May CUP CERAMICS 13 May - 10 week ceramics for all, 6.30-9pm, £200. 18 May - Taster Session, 10am-12.30pm, £40 includes 3 pots glazed and fired. 9 June - One Day Course, 10am-4pm, £95 includes lunch, 4 pots glazed and fired. New hand building sessions from early May. Cup Ceramics, Unit 10, Foley Trading Estate, Hereford, 07855 868771, www.cupceramics.com Fri 3 May LEARN THE CRAFT OF NEEDLE FELTING Make a needlefelt badger. Upper Treluggas, Knucklas, LD7 1RE. Cost £50 to include materials and lunch. Contact Kate 07813454077. Held in aid of Knucklas Castle Community Land Project.

Mon 6 May PRESTEIGNE FOOD AND FLOWER FESTIVAL Make A Floral Crown, make a spring flower crown, all materials supplied. Minimum age 8 years, 12 places only, 11.30am-1pm, £6 each from the Salty Dog. Hand Tied Bouquet, pick up some tips and watch how to tie a spring bouquet, free demonstration, 2-3pm, free. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne. Sat 18 & Sun 19 May EXPLORING YOUR CREATIVE SELF A two day course focused on connecting you with your creative and playful self. Whether you are an artist or maker in need of a fresh perspective or someone who has never considered themselves to be creative. Using clay and drawing materials, I will facilitate sessions to help you break through blocks and give structure and support to your free exploration. No previous clay or drawing experience is required and all materials are included. Venue, Orcop, £150. www.sheilaherring. blogsop.com Sheila@sheilaherring.co.uk Fri 25 - Mon 27 May FAIR ON THE SQUARE 2019 Activities for children aged 6-12 years being run by Shropshire Wildlife Trust and Melania Bugiani doing vegetable printing. The Cheese Market, Hay-on-Wye, 10am-5.30pm. Wed 5, 12 & 19 June BE INSPIRED BY NATURE Three art days tutored by Sandy Craig. The Pales Quaker Meeting House, Llandegley, 10am-4pm, www.thepales.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

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cinema Cinema Goes Live

S anyone who’s visited one in the last few years will know, a major trend in cinema-going has little to do with films, namely the live broadcasting of theatre, ballet, opera and other cultural events from faraway places that we punters couldn’t easily attend or afford. As someone who until fairly recently worked in the industry, I also know that this has proven something of a commercial lifeline for cinemas whose audiences have been leeched away by a combination of Netflix, social media and economic austerity. So I’m sure many of us scour the Broad Sheep listings each month to see how we can indulge our cultural appetites for something other than CAPTAINS MARVEL and UNDERPANTS. In May, for example, you can see FAUST performed live from London’s Royal Opera House, Arthur Miller’s ALL MY SONS from the National Theatre, Mathew Bourne’s rendering of SWAN LAKE, and AS YOU LIKE IT from the Stratford on Avon. All My Sons, National Theatre

However for those who’ve not yet been tempted, I feel I should sound a few notes of caution. Firstly, prices are almost always considerably higher than your usual cinema ticket, although of course a lot less than those charged at the original venues. Secondly, increasingly these ‘live’ streamed events are not actually live at all, but filmed days or even weeks in advance of their appearance in cinemas and then often edited according to the director’s predilections, both of which invariably mean it’s not the same as seeing them ‘live’ at all. And I was recently lucky enough to see the flat-out fantastic production of ANTHONY AND CLEOPATRA at the NT starring Ralph Fiennes and Sophie Okonedo which was streamed not-quite-live to cinemas late last year and found somewhat wanting by some friends who saw it thus. I subsequently read an interview with Fiennes who pointed out that the presence of many cameras and changes to lighting and staging put the cast off their stride, which when you think about it, is perfectly understandable.

However all that said, do please try out some of these events for yourself if only because they genuinely offer an opportunity to engage with performances in a manner that you simply can’t with a film that has been shot and pieced together over many weeks and months.

The Sisters Brothers

But if films are primarily your thing, then May sees some corkers due locally, starting with the cutely titled THE SISTERS BROTHERS, yet another confirmation that following the recent-ish HELL OR HIGHWATER, THE REVENANT and DJANGO UNCHAINED, the western genre refuses to die in the face of CGI-driven blockblustering and happy-clappy musicals. So we find the often underrated John C. Reilly and ever watchable Joaquin Phoenix as the eponymous siblings and hired guns out to capture a meek chemist (Riz Ahmed), discover his trick of divining gold from riverbeds… and then kill him. French writer/ director Jaques Audiard established his ability to deepen the characters of his protagonists with RUST AND BONE and A PROPHET and goes even further here in sketching the flaws and flawed relationship between the brothers, but with a considerably more humorous tone than in those earlier works. And Reilly, in particular, rises to the occasion of being a main character instead of his usual co-star roles (THE LOBSTER, CARNAGE). Actually, that’s not quite true because he also starred, and rather magnificently so, as Oliver Hardy in that very different buddy movie, STAN & OLLIE, which was completed after THE SISTERS although released here later and that, too, is being shown around the Marches this month. And two other must-sees, if only for terrific turns from Brit legends Julie Walters and Judi Dench are are RED JOAN and WILD ROSE.

Mark Williams Stan and Ollie

ASSEMBLY ROOMS, LUDLOW 9 May WHEEL2REEL: REVERENCE: A JOURNEY INTO FEAR 10 & 12 May FREE SOLO (12A) 14 May VIVA LAS VEGAS (PG) 17 & 18 May THE FAVOURITE (15) 24 May BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY (12A) 26 May THE LEGO MOVIE 2 (U) 31 May MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS (15) Details Assembly Rooms, Ludlow 01584 878141

BOOTH’S BOOKSHOP 1 & 2 May THE SISTERS BROTHERS (15) Richard Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye. 01497 820322

BRECON FILM SOCIETY 6 May ZAMA (15) 3 June PRINCE OF NOTHINGWOOD (15) Doors open 7.15pm for 7.30pm start. Brecon Coliseum Cinema, Wheat St, Brecon. Membership enquiries 01874 623166

CONQUEST, BROMYARD 3 May FIRST MAN (12A) 17 May WIDOWS (15) 28 May CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS: THE FIRST EPIC MOVIE (U) 31 May EARLY MAN (PG) Conquest Theatre, Tenbury Rd, Bromyard. Details 01885 488575

COURTYARD, HEREFORD 2 - 20 May MAIDEN (12A) 2 & 3 May THE KINDERGARTEN TEACHER (12A) 3 - 22 May THE WHITE CROW (12A) 3 - 7 May EVERYBODY KNOWS (15) 7 May AMA-SAN (PG) 8 & 16 May CAROUSEL (U) Followed by a BSL interpreted Q&A with participants from the film. 13 - 30 May WILD ROSE (15) 15 May THE DEAD AND THE OTHERS (15) 17 - 30 May AT ETERNITY’S GATE (12A) 18 May WONDER PARK (PG) 23 May ERIC, ERNIE AND ME A special screening of the 2017 TV drama. 24 - 30 May DUMBO (PG) 25 May A CLOCKWORK ORANGE (18) 28 - 31 May MISSING LINK (PG) Details The Courtyard Theatre, Edgar St, Hereford 01432 340555

1 May BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY (12A) Cardington VH 01694 771295 3 May THE SHAPE OF WATER (15) Sarn VH 01686 670943 3 May THE SHAPE OF WATER (15) The Simpson Hall, Burghill 01432 760816 3 May FIRST MAN (12A) Conquest Theatre, Bromyard 01886 488575 3 May THE GREATEST SHOWMAN SING-A-LONG (PG) Leintwardine Community Centre 07572 442903 3 May BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY (12A) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125 3 May LEAN ON PETE (15) Fownhope New Memorial Hall 01432 860065 3 May STAN AND OLLIE (12A) Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms 01588 676060 3 May LAD A YORKSHIRE STORY (12A) Colwall VH 01684 540926 4 May PEPPA PIG - MY FIRST CINEMA EXPERIENCE (U) Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms 01584 676060 7 May THE CHILDREN ACT (12A) Lydbury North VH 01588 680302 8 May BOOK CLUB (12) Hope Bowdler VH 01694 723648 8 May LADY BIRD (15) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125 10 May A STAR IS BORN (15) Knighton Community Centre 01547 520602 10 May STAN AND OLLIE (12A) Whitchurch & Ganarew Memorial Hall 01600 890640 10 May THE CHILDREN ACT (12A) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125 11 May WAKING NED DEVINE (PG) Little Witley VH 01886 888122 11 May BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY (12A) Rodington VH 01952 770524 11 May STAN AND OLLIE (12A) Cawley Hall, Eye 01568 615836 11 May STAN AND OLLIE Lindridge Parish Hall 01584 881615 13 May THE WIFE (15) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911 13 May WIDOWS (15) Church Stretton School 01694 724330

13 May THE BIG LEBOWSKI (18) Coalbrookdale & Ironbridge Community Centre 01952 433297 14 May THE WIFE (15) St Mary’s Church Hall, Ross-on-Wye 01989 568705 14 May STAN AND OLLIE (12A) Garway Community Hall 01600 750465 15 May SHOPLIFTERS (15) Escleyside Hall 01981 510352 17 May KING OF THIEVES (15) Clungunford Parish Hall 01588 660159 17 May WIDOWS (15) Conquest Theatre, Bromyard 01885 488575 17 May A QUIET PLACE (15) Bosbury Parish Hall 01531 640415 17 May THE WIFE (15) All Stretton VH 07812 583113 18 May A STAR IS BORN (15) Upton upon Severn Memorial Hall 01684 592273 18 May STAN AND OLLIE (12A) Lady Emily Hall, Tarrington 01432 890720 18 May TORTOISE IN LOVE (12A) Cleobury Mortimer Parish Hall 01299 271129 20 May SHOPLIFTERS (15) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911 21 May STAN AND OLLIE SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630321 23 May THE WIFE (15) Much Birch Community Hall 01981 540097 24 May THE FAVOURITE (15) Knighton Community Centre 01547 520602 24 May THE MIDWIFE (12A) Colwall VH 01684 540926 25 May BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY (12A) Cawley Hall, Eye 01568 615836 27 May THE GREATEST SHOWMAN (PG) Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms 01588 676060 28 May MAMMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN (PG) Loppington VH 01939 809236 28 May CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS: THE FIRST EPIC MOVIE (U) Conquest Theatre, Bromyard 01885 488575 30 May THE WIFE (15) Goodrich VH 01600 890609 30 May SHREK (U) The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury 01588 620883 30 May THE FAVOURITE SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630321 31 May THE POST (12A) Sarn VH 01686 670943 31 May A STAR IS BORN Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125 31 May EARLY MAN (PG) Conquest Theatre, Bromyard 01885 488575

4 May ELVES & THE SHOEMAKER Northern Ballet. Bite Sized Ballet for little ones to enjoy the magic of dance on the big screen. Old Market Hall, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281.

Red Joan

4 May THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Oscar Wilde Season. Playhouse Cinema, Community Centre, Leominster, 7.15pm, 01568 612583. 4 May ALL ABOUT EVE (Encore screening). National Theatre. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7pm, 01432 340555. 5 May ALL ABOUT EVE National Theatre. Playhouse Cinema, Community Centre, Leominster, 7pm, 01568 612583.

MOCCAS CHURCH 17 May NOSFERATU 1922 silent horror movie, accompanied by Father Richard Williams on the organ. Moccas Church, 7.30pm, 07921 251234

OLD MKT. HALL, SHREWS.

Until 2 May THE KINDERGARTEN TEACHER (12A) 3 - 9 May BEN IS BACK (15) 4 - 6 May WONDER PARK (PG) 10 - 16 May THE WHITE CROW (12A) 17 - 23 May WILD ROSE (15) 24 - 30 May RED JOAN (12A) 25 - 31 May MISSING LINK (PG) 31 May - 6 June TOLKIEN (ctbc) Old Market Hall, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281

PLAYHOUSE, LEOMINSTER 18 May HOLMES AND WATSON 18 May COLETTE Playhouse Cinema, Community Centre, Leominster 01568 612583

REGAL CINEMA, TENBURY 3 - 9 May THE WHITE CROW (12A) 7 May SCOTCH - THE GOLDEN DRAM (PG) 10 & 13 May EATEN BY LIONS (12A) 15 - 23 May THE KEEPER (15) 20 - 28 May PICK OF THE LITTER (PG) 24 - 29 May RED JOAN (12A) Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells 01584 811442

SPARC, BISHOP’S CASTLE 17 May L’ASCENSION (12A) Part of Bishop’s Castle Walking Festival 21 May STAN AND OLLIE (PG) 30 May THE FAVOURITE (15) SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 01588 630321

WYESIDE, BUILTH WELLS 1 - 3 April THE AFTERMATH (ctbc) 1 & 11 May HELLBOY (ctbc) 1 - 9, 11, 12, 18, 19, 30, 31 May AVENGERS: ENDGAME (ctbc) 3 - 7, 9 May THE SISTERS BROTHERS (15) 4 - 6, 11, 18 May PEPPA PIG FESTIVAL OF FUN (ctbc) 4, 6, 11 & 18 May DUMBO (PG) 12 & 19 May WONDER PARK (PG) 5 May MISSING LINK (ctbc) 10 - 12, 14 - 16, 18, 29 May WILD ROSE (15) 10 - 12, 15 May LITTLE (ctbc) 17 - 19, 21 - 23 May, 1 & 6 June TOLKEIN (ctbc) 17 - 19, 21, 23 & 31 May RED JOAN (ctbc) 24 - 31 May, 1, 2, 4 - 6, 8, 9 & 15 June ALADDIN (ctbc) 25 - 28 May YULI (ctbc) 25 - 31 May, 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 & 16 June POKEMON DETECTIVE PIKACHU (ctbc) 25 - 30 May GRETA (ctbc) 7 - 9, 12, 13, 15 June THE HUSTLE (ctbc) Wyeside, Builth Wells 01982 552555

LIVE EVENTS ON SCREEN 1 May THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Oscar Wilde Season. Encore screening. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7.15pm, 01952 728911. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7pm, 01584 811442. 2 May EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE Live at the Apollo Theatre. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 7pm, 01588 630321. 2 May FAUST Royal Opera House. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 6.45pm, 01982 552555.

5 May FAUST Royal Opera House. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 2pm, 01588 630321. 8 May SPARTACUS Australian Ballet. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7pm, 01584 811442. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7pm, 01952 728911. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7pm, 01584 811442. Old Market Hall, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281. 11 May FAUST Royal Opera House. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 6pm, 01584 878141. 11 May DIALOGUES DES CARMELITES Metropolitan Opera. The Courtyard, Hereford, 5pm, 01432 340555. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 5pm, 01600 719401. 12 May DIALOGUES DES CARMELITES Metropolitan Opera. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 3pm, 01584 878141. 14 May ALL MY SONS National Theatre. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7pm, 01432 340555. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7pm, 01982 552555. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7pm, 01600 719401. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7pm, 01952 728911. Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, 01497 820322. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7pm, 01584 811442. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7pm, 07967 517125. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7pm, 01874 611622. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7pm, 01885 488575. 16 May CHRISTOPHER WHEELDON TRIPLE BILL Royal Opera House. Three Ballet Titles, Within the Golden Hour; New Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui; Flight Pattern.

The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.15pm, 01432 340555. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7.15pm, 01982 552555. Old Market Hall, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7.15pm, 01600 719401. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7.15pm, 01584 811442. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7.15pm, 07967 517125. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 7.15pm, 01588 630321. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.15pm, 01874 611622. 16 May DIALOGUES DES CARMELITES New York Met. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7pm, 01885 488575. 19 May CHRISTOPHER WHEELDON TRIPLE BILL Royal Opera House. Three Ballet Titles, Within the Golden Hour; New Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui; Flight Pattern. Playhouse Cinema, Community Centre, Leominster, 7.15pm, 01568 612583. Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye, 2pm, 01497 820322. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 2pm, 01885 488575. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 3pm, 01584 878141.

21 May MATTHEW BOURNE’S SWAN LAKE Filmed at Sadler’s Wells in January 2019. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 6.45pm, 01952 728911. 21 May - 2 June MATTHEW BOURNE’S SWAN LAKE Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7pm, 2 June 2pm, 01584 811442. 22 May AS YOU LIKE IT Royal Shakespeare Company. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7.30pm, 01982 552555. 26 May ALL ABOUT EVE National Theatre live. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 3pm, 01584 878141. 28 May MATTHEW BOURNE’S SWAN LAKE Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, 01885 488575. 1 June THREE LITTLE PIGS Northern Ballet. Bite Sized Ballet for little ones to enjoy the magic of dance on the big screen. Old Market Hall, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281.

5 June THE TAMING OF THE SHREW Royal Shakespeare Company. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7pm, 01982 552555. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 01600 772467. Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, 01497 820322. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7pm, 01584 811442. Old Market Hall, Shrewsbury 01743 281281. 8 June TAKE THAT 2019 Greatest Hits Tour. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 8pm, 01982 552555. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 8pm, 01584 811442.

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

4 June VAN GOGH & JAPAN Exhibition on Screen. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7.30pm, 01982 552555. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7pm, 01584 811442.

Bleddfa Centre Manager

Part-time: 2-3 days per week Salary (flexible)

We are looking for a highly motivated and well-organised manager to look after the Bleddfa Centre. Established forty years ago in rural mid-Wales, the mission of the Centre is to enrich the creative spirit and promote well-being through the Arts, storytelling, song, meditation and quiet reflection. The Manager will be responsible for the day to day running of the Bleddfa Centre and will oversee our programme of exhibitions, workshops, lectures and retreats. An interest in the Arts is important; but the main qualities sought by the Trustees are dynamism, commitment, passion, initiative, organisational flair and an outgoing, friendly spirit. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the identity of a very special place.

CENTRE FOR THE CREATIVE SPIRIT

Please email your covering letter and CV to: Tony Morris, Chair, Bleddfa Trust: tonymorristonymorris@icloud.com www.bleddfacentre.com

Closing date: 21 May 2019

dance Dance Performance A Thousand Faces

Dance Workshops

Single, dated listings are free. Year round entries £40. ASSEMBLY ROOMS CLASSES Mon - Circle Dancing, Studio, 1.45pm-3.45pm. Contact Kathryn Louhichi, 01584 877446. Tues Learn To Jive. Fun, easy to learn and no partner/experience needed. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7.30-8.30pm, 01989 750354.

Tues 7 May AWAKENING - REVELLERS’ MASS + TUNDRA NATIONAL DANCE COMPANY WALES. Revellers’ Mass is an unlikely dinner party inspired by old paintings and Tundra is an ultra-modern, mesmerising retelling of Russian folk dance and revolution. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281. Tues 14 May A THOUSAND FACES A bold dance-theatre that features Amina Khayyam working with Kathak’s intricate and details theatrical gestures of abhinaya. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555. Fri 17 & Sat 18 May SEASONS IN OUR WORLD & PETER AND THE WOLF BIRMINGHAM ROYAL BALLET with live music from the Royal Ballet Sinfonia. Pre-show talk on 18 May, 6.30pm, free for ticket holders. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, Sat 2pm & 7.30pm, £27.50-£22.50, students £16.50. ‘Class on Stage’ on 18 May, 11.45am, £10. Tues 21 May VERVE Adventurous. Athletic. Absorbing. An ambitious programme of bold new dance work created by internationally acclaimed choreographers. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555. Tues 28 May ONE NIGHT ONLY ASPIRE DANCE STUDIO, Aspire’s Senior Dancers with a selection of younger pupils perform a range of styles including classical ballet, Acro, musical theatre, jazz, tap and contemporary. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7pm, 01432 340555.

Thurs 6 - Sat 8 June WHAT THE MOON SAW 2FACED DANCE. Jack opens his bedroom window to find The Moon. Watch Jack’s world come to life in this short, interactive story of dance, circus and music. Plus, join the characters on the set at the end of the show. For ages 3+. The Courtyard, Hereford, Thurs 1pm, Fri 10.30am & 1pm, Sat 11am & 1.30pm. £10/£9, family Saturday £7.50, 01432 340555.

MID WALES JIVE CLASSES Mondays Rock’n’Roll [R&R] Jive in Llandovery, Tuesdays - Hundred House Village Hall, Wednesdays Modern Jive [MJ], Pant-y-Dwr Village Hall, [MJ + R&R], Thursdays - Brecon Con Club [MJ + R&R], Fridays - Tywyn area [MJ + R&R], classes and dancing 7.30-10.00 £5pp. Beginners and experienced dancers welcome. Just turn-up & join-in at 7.20, with or without a dance partner. ‘Mid Wales Jive’ teaching Modern Jive, 50s Rock’n’Roll Jive, Swing-Jive. Call/Text 07767358079 - facebook Mid wales Jive - http://www.peterphillips.dj/ MidWalesJive/. Please call/text to check in advance, as some classes may be affected by weather or prior hall commitments. THE LEOMINSTER MORRIS George, our youngest dancer (17) says - “Ever tried Morris dancing... still have a spring in your step?” Come and join us, we meet every Wednesday at The Forbury Chapel, Church St, Leominster. We are an unmixed side dancing local and Cotswold Morris. Beginners are very welcome. Enquire at contact@leominstermorris.org or ring Tony on 07811 592522.

Verve

ECSTATIC RHYTHMS DANCE – WITH CLIVE HEDGER This is a freestyle dance class drawing upon elements of 5 Rhythms, ecstatic / shamanic dance with some of the best ever music on a great sound system. No experience necessary. No steps to learn, just following your inner rhythms. Wear loose clothing and bring water. BRILLEY VILLAGE HALL HR3 6JG 1st Saturday of each month. The village hall is signposted from the Brilley to Kington road and is approximately 500 yards from St Mary’s church, Brilley. (These dates may occasionally be subject to change). 7.30pm £10 (concessions available). Info clivephilippa@hotmail.com 07905 743272 / 01982 552535. ALANYA’S BELLYDANCE CLUB - OPEN LEVEL Monkland Village Hall - Mondays 7.30-9pm. Miro Studio, Hereford - Fridays 10.30am-12pm. No-obligation taster £6, then pay per term or block. For information and other classes visit www.alanyabellydance. com or call Abbie on 07962 161081. COURTYARD, HEREFORD CLASSES Mondays - Find Your Feet, dementia friendly dance and movement class, 10am, £2 per session. Fridays - Dancing Tots 11.30am, ages 2-4, £4 per session, £1 per extra child. Fridays - Chance to Dance 10.15am, for over 50s. Tuesdays - Zumba 1.30pm, £5, all abilities. The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555. Mondays SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING Join an enthusiastic adult group on Monday evenings to learn how to dance jigs, reels and Strathspeys at Llanelwedd School Hall, Builth Wells from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. £2.50 per session (first free). No need to bring a partner. Beginners and experts welcome. 01982 570324/01544 350707.

LEARN 2 JIVE BEGINNERS CLASSES Mon, 7.30-8.30pm, Bartestree Village Hall, Hereford, HR1 4BY. Tues, 7.30-8.30pm, Ludlow Assembly Rooms, SY8 1AZ. Tues, 7.30-8.30pm, Stretton Sugwas Village Hall, HR4 7PT. Tues, 7.30pm-8.30pm Pembridge Village Hall, HR6 9EB. Wed, 7.30-8.30pm, Methodist Church Hall, Tenbury Wells, WR15 8EE. Wed, 8-9pm, Holy Trinity Parish Hall, Malvern, WR14 4LR. Thurs, 6.30-7.15pm Charlestone Fitness, Point 4, HR1 1DT. Thurs, 7.30pm8.30pm, Northolme Community Centre, HR2 7SP. Thurs, 7.45pm-8.45pm Ledbury Dance Studio, HR8 2A. Fri, 11am-12pm, Tupsley Whitehouse Community Hub, Gentle Jive. Contact Matt or Sarah on 01989 750354. or info@coolmovesdance.co.uk www.coolmovesdance.co.uk Coolmoves Dance & Fitness for adults. Fortnightly Saturdays CHORUS LINE Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 07943 417561. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays MID WALES DANCE ACADEMY Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 07943 417561. Tuesdays FOXWELP MORRIS Why not try Morris dancing? We practice every Tues evening at 7.30pm in Moccas Village Hall from Sept to May. Mainly dances from the Cotswolds, but also some from the Welsh Borders. All sexes welcome, and ability to dance not necessary! Beginners welcome. Contact Emma on 01544 327311 or Paul 01497 821003. Wednesdays BIG FISH LITTLE FISH FOR MUMS AND TOTS! Dance Centre, Llandrindod Wells, 2-3pm, £3 drop in, for tots aged 8 months+, 01597 824370.

Conquest Theatre Bromyard Live on Stage Fri 10 May, 7.30pm FOLK IN THE FOYER WILDWOOD JACK + VIV BELL & HUW KNIGHT Sat 11 May, 7.30pm 39 STEPS Our Star Theatre Company Sat 18 May, 7.30pm DEAN FRIEDMAN Fri 24 May, 7.30pm REMI HARRIS ‘Light and Shade’ Sat 25 May, 7.30pm Chris Barltrop is THE AUDACIOUS MR ASTLEY

Films

3 May, 7.30pm - FIRST MAN (12A)

Monday (starts 29th April)

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

Tuesday (starts 30th April)

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

Wednesday (starts 1st May)

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

Thursday (starts 2nd May)

Northolme Community Centre, HR2 7SP, 7.30-8.30pm (and Charleston Fitness, 6.30-7.15pm) 17 May, 7.30pm - WIDOWS (15)

Screenings

14 May, 7pm ALL MY SONS National Theatre 16 May, 7pm DIALOGUES DES CARMELITES New York Met. 19 May, 2pm MIXED TRIPLE BILL BALLET Royal Opera House 28 May, 7.30pm MATTHEW BOURNE’S SWAN LAKE

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

Ledbury Dance Studio, HR8 2AA, 7.45-8.45pm

Friday (starts 3rd May)

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

Contact Matt or Sarah on 01989 750354 info@coolmovesdance.co.uk www.coolmovesdance.co.uk

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Wild Thyme, Presteigne

FTER a full English day spent in a sharp easterly wind swooping down the slopes of the Titterstone Clee, munching al fresco Andrew Francis Old English bangers in Price’s rolls while helping to make the local bookmaking community a little richer, to the accompaniment of the thundering hooves of overgroomed bloodstock with tasteless patterns brushed on to their sleek rear quarters, Mr P and his Lovely Companion were more than ready for a peaceful, civilised dinner. They drove through the quiet spring evening to Wales, to the bustling former county town of Radnorshire, Presteigne. The High Street was thronged with two youths as Mr P and the LC approached the premises which on their last visit nearly four years ago had been called the Duck’s Nest. Although not without a few cavils, they had liked the place, and, noting that it was full of young men with big beards, thought it a useful addition to the cosmopolitan cultural centre that Presteigne aspired to be. Subsequent tales of rifts, broken-hearted chefs, and general disintegration reached Mr P and before he had the chance to return and see what had happened to it as an eating establishment, it was gone. The place reopened a month or so ago as an entirely new venture called Wild Thyme – a term which Mr P fervently hopes is not intended as some kind of lumpen pun, as favoured by headline writers of the Daily Express. From the outside, Wild Thyme with its big front windows looks inviting, a promise which is carried through to the interior at which the LC, something a visual stickler, nodded her approval; she enjoyed the combination of industrial workshop with cosy rustic and Italian knick-knackery hanging on the walls, which

chimed with the restaurant’s subtitle, ‘Cicchetti Bar’. The danger of this designation is that it inevitably draws comparisons with Ludlow’s Cicchetti Bar, which, despite the fact that the chef/proprietor keeps missing his appointments at the Shropshire School of Charm, continues to produce the most delicious Italian cucina within a few hundred miles. The first course Mr P ate at Wild Thyme did fall short of that benchmark. A linguine with crab, lemon, garlic and chilli was disappointing. The crab was bland, with little evidence of chilli or lemon. With great confidence the restaurant doesn’t put salt or pepper on the tables, but this dish was distinctly under-seasoned. The LC, on the other hand loved her Salad of Buffalo Mozzarella, tomatoes and basil; so did Mr P when offered a mouthful. There were, sensibly, only four options for main courses: one fish, one meat and two vegetarian. The LC chose a Pan Seared Sea Bass fillet with tomato and butter bean puttanesca. This, Mr P agreed tasted delicious, fresh and authentic. Mr P’s Aberdeen Angus sirloin served with a light sauce, confit cherry toms and roasted Charlotte spuds was outstanding and at £17 good value, although the potatoes were undercooked and quite hard. He and the LC disagreed about the dressing on the mixed green salad that they ordered; Mr P found it too salty by a long way; the LC declared that she liked dressings that were sharp, rather than sweet. Afterwards, they shared a slice of happy-making rhubarb tart. They had drunk only San Pellegrino (although there are some interesting, even adventurous wines on the list), as a result their bill came to about £60, which felt fair. The LC was well-contented with her dinner while Mr P retained reservations over a couple of elements but appreciated the absence of two common irritants: there was not a .95p to be seen on the menu, and no serving staff ordered him to enjoy his food. He looks forward to another visit in a few months’ time. www.misterpernickety.com

EVENTS

FOOD BYTES

Fri 3 May SWAN BREWERY TASTING Launching Swan on the Wye. Tasting Day, 4 different beers and sausage rolls. Open 9am-6pm. Swan Brewery, Unit 17 Rural Enterprise Centre, Brunel Rd, Leominster, 01568 617709.

AARDVARK BOOKS LTD, THE BOOKERY, MANOR FARM, BRAMPTON BRYAN, BUCKNELL 01547 530888 Cafe serving refreshments, cakes etc. Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm. BLEDDFA CENTRE READING ROOM CAFE 01547 550377 will OPEN from Good Friday 19th April 11am – 5pm every Saturday and Sunday (as well as Friday and Mondays on Bank Holiday). Teas, coffees, cake and soup. www.bleddfacentre.org 01547 550377 hello@bleddfacentre.org 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-Fri 9.30am-4.30pm, Sat 9.30am-4pm. With The Green Bean Shop/Deli under the same roof. THE HEREFORDSHIRE GOLF CLUB, WORMSLEY, HR4 8LY Open daily for food and beverage also a Sunday Carvery 12.30pm-3pm every week, one course £9.95 two courses, £13.95. We can also cater for your private event, price includes free room hire. Call Martin on 01432 830219. THE ORGASMIC CIDER COMPANY, GREAT PARTON, EARDISLEY, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR3 6NX 01544 327244 or 07773 037448 Craft cider and perry off licence and gift shop with local products. Open Friday and Saturday 12 to 5pm. Group tours available. THE WORKHOUSE CAFE, INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, PRESTEIGNE 01544 267864 Cafe, gallery, light lunches, good coffee, homemade cakes. Mon - Sat 10am - 4pm. RHOS MARKET GARDEN, KNIGHTON 01547 528315 Growers and providers of Organic veg, fruit and flowers. Eco cleaning products and refills. Large range of groceries and wholefoods. Old Garage Shop, Knighton. Open Tues-Sat, free parking, opposite the old library. Friday morning market stall in Presteigne. Veg boxes delivered to local area weekly. Restaurant orders welcome. info@rhosorganic.co.uk www.rhosorganic.co.uk RUTH WATSON RESTAURANTEUR AND PRIVATE COOK. Bespoke Food for all Occasions. Parties, special occasions, holiday home catering, pop-up food. Friendly personal service. Ring or email: 01544 350559/ 07870 752325. ruthwatsonfood@gmail.com YARBOROUGH HOUSE BOOKSHOP, MARKET SQUARE, BISHOP’S CASTLE 01588 638318 CAFE serving coffee, tea and cakes. Open Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun, 10am-5pm. SPECIALISES IN Secondhand classical music, 5000 CDs, 1000 LPs, 7000 books. Come and browse.

Mon 6 May PRESTEIGNE FOOD & FLOWER FESTIVAL Street food, open gardens, food and drink stalls, plant stalls, flower arrangement, children’s activities, workshops, demonstrations and more. Presteigne, 10am-4pm, free parking, www.presteigneconnect.co.uk Fri 10 - Sun 12 May LUDLOW SPRING FESTIVAL Featuring free talks with food and drink producers, live music and motors. Open Fri 5-9pm, Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 10am-5pm, www.ludlowspringfestival.co.uk Fri 24 May - Sun 2 June CASTLE STREET FOOD MARKET, HAY-ON-WYE Step off the High Street into Hay Castle’s attractive walled garden and find Street Food stalls selling deliciously tempting dishes: patisseries & chocolate brownies, charcoal grilled Middle Eastern cuisine, homemade pasta & authentic Italian sauces, falafels & salads, field to fork lamb burgers & tagines, local cider & beer, chilled prosecco cocktails & wine. Sit under canvas canopies and soak up the festival atmosphere! 10am-6pm. Fri 31 May - Sun 2 June THE CHEF SHOW RAGGED EDGE PRODUCTIONS. A fusion of play and cookery demonstration. Includes a chance to share food and conversation with your local chef and the cast. 31 May - Fownhope New Memorial Hall, 7pm, £10/£5, 01432 860221. 1 June - Quatt VH, 7.30pm, £10/£6, 01746 781759. 2 June - Clungunford Parish Hall, 4pm, £10/£5/£25, 01588 660152. Arts Alive. Sat 1 June SUMMER FOOD AND DRINK Kington celebrates seasonal produce from the Marches. Kington, 9.30am-3.30pm, free, free parking. Info email summerfoodfest@gmail.com Every Saturday LUDLOW COUNTRY MARKET 9am-12pm at The Womens Centre, Ludlow. Local produce, handicrafts, plants & veg, cut flowers, cards. First Saturday of every month PRESTEIGNE LOCAL FOOD MARKET Memorial Hall Presteigne, 9am-1pm. The best collection of artisan food producers in the area. 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month KNIGHTON COMMUNITY MARKET Knighton Community Centre, 9.30am-12.30pm, 07751 221487. 3rd Saturday of every month FARMER’S MARKET Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, 9am-1pm, 01588 630023. 3rd Saturday of every month PRODUCE MARKET Hightown Community Rooms, Vicarage Rd. Clun, 10.00am - 12.00pm. 01588 641180.

The Chef Show

Every Wednesday CURRY NIGHT Curry, naan bread and a drink, £10. Vegetarian option available. Oxford Arms, Kington. Every Thursday HAY MARKET DAY Local produce, meat and fish, hot food, artisan bread, cakes, crafts, vintage, plants. Memorial Square and Clock Tower, Hay-on-Wye, 9am-4pm, www.haymarkets.co.uk Every 2nd & 4th Thursday LUDLOW LOCAL PRODUCE MARKET 9-2pm Castle Square 01584 872043. Every Friday KINGTON LOCAL PRODUCE/CRAFTS MARKET Market Hall, Kington, 9am-1pm, 07867 483135.

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Festival Time! Linton Festival

Music, real ale & cider festival. Linton Festival organisers have proudly announced that they have smashed through the £100,000 barrier in fund raising and donations to local charities. “Last year our six nominated local charities benefited from a whopping £8,800 in sponsorship and donations raised by the festival.” Said festival chairman David Lambert. “Now in its 19th year, Herefordshire’s best loved 3-day music event returns on the weekend of Friday 5th, Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th July. Everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy fantastic international bands and artists, not to mention over 40 real ales, ciders and great food, while raising money for local charities!” Linton Festival is a not for profit community event, run by volunteers and is held in the grounds of The Alma Inn, Linton near Ross-on-Wye, HR9 7RY, which won CAMRA’s Herefordshire pub of the year in 2018. Full camping facilities are located right behind the site, within walking distance to the main stage. Headline acts this year include on Friday Limehouse Lizzie, UK’s top Thin Lizzy tribute band. Also playing on Friday is Hamilton Loomis and Lisa Mills. On Saturday The Slambovian Circus of Dreams - toe tapping Hillbilly/Pink Floyd, folk pop and rootsy psychedelica band from New York. Also playing is Nine Below Zero, Juke Joints, Viva Santana, Catfish and Rosco Levee. Headlining on Sunday are The Manfreds, legendary UK band from the 1960s. Also playing on Sunday is Aynsley Lister, The Amy Winehouse Experience, Xander & The Peace Pirates and the Troy Redfern Band. “Tickets can be purchased for just one day, for all three days and with camping if you’d like to stop over and make a weekend of it” said David Lambert. “Please help us to continue helping to support local charities just by coming along and having a great summer weekend at Linton!” WIN TICKETS to Linton Festival – Broadsheep has a pair of weekend tickets (worth £180) to give away. To be in with a chance of winning, answer the following question: Q: Which band will be headlining on Sunday 7 July 2019? Email entries to: info@broadsheep.com BEFORE 1st June. Include the answer, your name, postal address and telephone number. For further details and to buy tickets see the Linton Festival website at www.lintonfestival.org

HowTheLightGetsIn

The world’s largest philosophy and music festival, is returning to the magical setting of Hay-On-Wye in 2019 following their sell-out London debut. Organised by The Institute of Art and Ideas, a world-leading digital platform for debate described as ‘Europe’s answer to TED’ (Total Politics), the festival is a unique mix of ideas, culture and music which promises a packed weekend of boundary-crossing discussion with world-leading thinkers. The festival will feature over 200 events, with over 80 unique debates & talks throughout the weekend across philosophy, science, politics and the arts will see world’s leading thinkers go head-to-head on the biggest issues of today. The programme also includes over 100 musicians, performers, comedians and DJ’s, as well as cabaret, academy courses, documentaries, workshops, film and more. For 2019 the festival will explore the theme of Tribal Truths and New Wisdom, asking why many feel divided in a world that is more connected than ever before. Early announcements also include mathematical physicist and Hawking’s former collaborator Roger Penrose, founder of Momentum, Jon Lansmen, prize-winning CERN physicist John Ellis, Conservative MP Nicky Morgan, award-winning journalist and broadcaster David Aaranovitch, editor of the New Statesman Helen Lewis, literary theorist Terry Eagleton, Shadow Justice Secretary Richard Burgon as well as Liz Truss, Helen Lederer, Richard Bentall, Dawn Butler, Yasmin Alibhai-Brown, Julian Baggini, Mary Ann Sieghart, Massimo Pigliucci, Grace Blakeley, Ritula Shah and many more. On the music and performance front, the festival has boasted line-ups to shame your average summer festival. Grammy nominees as well as Mercury and BRIT award winners have graced the HowTheLightGetsIn stage, alongside some of the UK’s most exciting emerging talent. Leading comedians including James Acaster and Josh Widdicombe regularly top a standout comedy line-up, running parallel to a whole host of other festival events and experiences. Said festival director, Hilary Lawson: ‘Festival and event culture is everywhere, yet HowTheLightGetsIn is quite unlike any other. Founded to address the chaos in the world of ideas and to put big ideas at the heart of culture, the festival allows you discover ground breaking ideas from the world’s leading thinkers, alongside a packed programme of music, entertainment and more. Get ready for our most spectacular festival yet as we return to Hay for our tenth anniversary.’

Taking place across the Bank Holiday Weekend of 24 – 27 May in Hay-On-Wye, HowTheLightGetsIn Hay 2019 will take place across a newly expanded festival site along the banks of the River Wye.

MAY Wed 1 May THE BUTCHERS DOGS Toby and John invite you to a fun musical evening plus support. Dukes Arms, Presteigne, 8.30pm, £3 on the door. WARREN JAMES Housman’s Bar & Restaurant, Church Stretton. HELLENS MUSIC FESTIVAL ‘Hellens for All Times’. Much Marcle School Choir. Great Barn, Hellens, Much Marcle, 6pm, free. Hani Mojtahedy: ‘Melodies from the Middle East’. Kirdish singer-songwriter. St Bartholomew’s Church, Much Marcle, 8pm, £10, students free. 0333 666 3366, www.hellensmusic.com HAY MUSIC Featuring The Crayford, Clemmow, Welsh Piano Trio. St Mary’s Church, Hay-on-Wye, 7.30pm, www.haymusic. org THE DRAGON BAND The Horse and Jockey, Churchstoke. CHELTENHAM JAZZ FESTIVAL Featuring Charenee Wade 7pm, Jamie Cullum 8pm. www.cheltenhamfestvals. com, 01242 850270.

Thurs 2 May CONCERTS AND CAKES Featuring Anne Denholm. Matinee concert, free tea and cake, dementia friendly. Pavilion, Llandrindod Wells, tickets from £6, 01597 258118. AKERVINDA Enchanting Nordic folk quartet. The Yurt, The Nest, Little Verzons Farm, Hereford Rd, Ledbury, HR8 2PZ, 8pm, £12 or £20 to include buffet supper 7pm, under 14s £4, £12 with supper, 01531 670816, www.nestofvoices.co.uk EUROPEAN UNION CHAMBER ORCHESTRA With clarinettist Emma Johnson. Holy Trinity Church, Oswestry, pre-talk 7pm, concert 7.30pm, 01743 365561.

HELLENS MUSIC FESTIVAL ‘Schubert, Weber and Brahms’. Piano, violins, viola, cello and clarinet. Great Barn, Hellens, Much Marcle, 8pm, £20, students free. Pre-concert supper 6.30pm. Concert ticket + supper + reserved seating £45. 0333 666 3366, www.hellensmusic.com TELFORD DRINKS FESTIVAL Featuring The Colin Hughes Band. Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford.

CRICKHOWELL CHORAL SOCIETY MUSIC FESTIVAL Scholars’ Recital. Clarence Hall, Crickhowell, 7.30pm, £10, students free, www.crickhowellchoralsociety.org 01873 810935. FIRST FRIDAY SESSION Monkland Arms, Monkland, near Leominster, 01568 720510. HAYWARD & THE BLUES BERRIES Dun Cow, Shrewsbury.

MOJO FESTIVAL JACKSON LIVE IN CONCERT Featuring Open mic/jam session hosted Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, by Wayne Martin & Friends. The Vaults, 7.30pm, £23.50, 01873 850805. Bishop’s Castle, 8.30pm. LIPSTICK & BEER ALMELEY STEADY SESSION Yew Tree, Peterstow, 9pm. The Bells Inn, Almeley, near Kington, ROUGH NECKS www.almeleysteadysession.wordpress. Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. com TYLER MASSEY CHELTENHAM JAZZ FESTIVAL De Koffie Pot, Left Bank, Bridge St, Featuring Ana Popovic 7pm. Buck & Hereford, 7pm, free, 01432 357753. Billie 7pm. James Morrison 8.30pm. CHELTENHAM JAZZ FESTIVAL www.cheltenhamfestvals.com, Featuring Andreya Triana 6.30pm. 01242 850270. Sunlight, 7pm. Alina Engibaryan, 7pm. The Song of Shoho, 8pm. Incognito & Fri 3 May MARK LATIMER / TREV DAVIES TRIO Friends, 8pm. Gilles Peterson presents Nubya Garcia, 8.30pm. Chequers, Etnam St, Leominster. Partisans, 9pm. Kansas Smitty’s HELLENS MUSIC FESTIVAL Takeover, 11pm. 01242 850270. ‘Songs of Life, Loss and Love’. www.cheltenhamfestvals.com Mezzo-Soprano Alice Coote with Christian Blackshaw, piano. Sat 4 May Programme includes Haydn and TELFORD DRINKS FESTIVAL Mahler. St Bartholomew’s Church, Featuring Forbidden Skies. 7pm, £20, students free. Pub Concert Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford. at The Walwyn Arms, Much Marcle, 9.30pm, featuring folk music, film CIDER, BEER AND MUSIC FESTIVAL music, classical and pop, £5. 0333 666 Local ciders, perries and ales, hog 3366, www.hellensmusic.com roast and snacks, children’s games and bouncy castle. The Crown Inn, MOJO FESTIVAL Woolhope, 01432 860468. Featuring Whiskey River. Vaults, Bishop’s Castle, 8.30pm. PARTY NIGHT ‘May the Fourth Be With Us’. Star Wars LET’S GET QUIZZICAL attire optional. Professional disco. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £2 per Bring your own drinks/glasses. Eaton person, winner takes the pot! Bishop Village Hall, 7.30pm, £6 adults, 01497 821762. £4 under 16s, 07899 808161. THE USUAL SUSPECTS Rock and pop covers. Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford.

Sat 4 May THE ELVIS EXPERIENCE Mark Green UK’s leading Elvis tribute and The Dixie Rock ‘n’ Roll Band. Leominster Sports & Social Club, South St, Leominster, 8.30pm, £10, 07547 188402 also available from Leominster Gun Room and venue. STAR OF THE SEA Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. MOJO FESTIVAL Featuring Swamp Candy, 3pm. Junk House Dogs 5pm, Travellin’ Redwing 7pm, The Mick Clarke Band at 9pm. Vaults, Bishop’s Castle, £5. SATURDAY SHENANIGANS

Featuring The Rhythm Thieves with support from CamperVan 3 and Brent Lee. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £5, 01497 821762. WHALEBONE & KATE INNES ‘Flocks of Words’. Poetry and music. All Saints Church, Culmington, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £10, £6 children, 01584 861361, www.ticketsource.co.uk/ whalebone DISCOTEK DAY INTO THE NIGHT 12 hour pre-summer party. De Koffie Pot, 3-9pm, The Speakeasy 9pm-3am, Bridge St, Hereford, 01432 357753. THE REBELS Reet Petite, West St, Leominster. HELLENS MUSIC FESTIVAL ‘Fantasy & Fairytale: Strings, Clarinet and Piano Ensemble’. Programme includes Schumann, Lili Boulanger, Stravinsky and Faure. Great Barn, Hellens, Much Marcle, 8pm, 0333 666 3366, www.hellensmusic.com RHYTHM THIEVES Plus support from Brentlee + Rob Whyte + Camper Van 3. Globe, Hay-on-Wye, £5 in advance, £7 on the door, 01497 821762. THEMED DISCO NIGHT 60s & 70s. The Left Bank, Bridge St, Hereford, 8pm. CRICKHOWELL CHORAL SOCIETY MUSIC FESTIVAL Purcell: The Fairy Queen. St Edmund’s Church, Crickhowell, 7.30pm, £16, students free. www.crickhowellchoralsociety.org 01873 810935. LIVE MUSIC FRIDAYS De Koffie Pot, Bridge St, Hereford, 7pm, free.

CHELTENHAM JAZZ FESTIVAL Featuring Jazz Exchange: Paris and Birmingham, 11am. Alfa Mist, 12.30pm. Katie Birtill, 12.30pm. Dan Weiss Starebaby, 4.30pm. Abdullah Ibrahim & Ekaya, 5.45pm. Georgie Fame & The Guy Barker Band, 5.45pm. Nikki Yeoh & Zoe Rahman, 7.15pm. Carmel, 7.30pm. Cherise Adams-Burnett, 7pm. Gilles Peterson presents: Vels Trio, 7.30pm. Gregory Porter, 9pm. Joshua Redman, 9.15pm. Michael Formanek Elusion Quartet, 10.15pm. Gilles Peterson presents: Joe Armon-Jones 10pm, Kansas Smitty’s Takeover 11pm. www.cheltenhamfestvals.com 01242 850270. ELLA MARY LEATHER CELEBRATION IN WEOBLEY A day of history, song, dance and scripted presentation of Herefordshire folklore to bring her words and music to life. St Peter & Paul’s Church, Weobley, 10am-4pm, £5 adults, £2 children, tickets graham@thsaunders. me.uk BELSHAZZAR’S FEAST Traditional folk music, a touch of classical and jazz, sprinkle over a few TV and movie themes and top it off with lashings of laughs for a unique live experience. The Burton Hotel, Kington, 8pm, £12 advance, £15 on the door, 01544 231732.

Sun 5 May STOKESAY COURT Public tour. Stokesay Court, Onibury, near Craven Arms, 2.30pm, booking essential, 01584 856238. MOJO FESTIVAL Featuring The Black Rapids 3pm, Electric Blues Rebellion 5pm, The Wayne Martin Band 7pm and The Endings 9pm, £5. Vaults, Bishop’s Castle. JENNY AND THE JERMS Acoustic pop. The Oak, Wigmore, 8pm. THE DELTA LADIES Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4.30pm.

Madeleine Peyroux, Cheltenham Jazz Festival

CRICKHOWELL CHORAL SOCIETY MUSIC FESTIVAL Bach: B Minor Mass. St Edmund’s Church, Crickhowell, 7.30pm, £16, students free. 01873 810935. www.crickhowellchoralsociety.org BODY & SOUL The Vaga, Hereford. SONS OF TOWN HALL The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 7.45pm, £12, 01743 234970. CLUN GREEN MAN FESTIVAL Traditional springtime festival featuring Whalebone, The Endings, Toby Hay, Bouzatina, Rhythm Maker, David Roberts, Kirstie Miller plus Jack the Jester, Street Theatre, Wourdour Garrison’s Living History Village, Maypole Workshops, circus skills, pony rides, archery, Clun Mummers, Morris Dancing, traditional arts and crafts, demos and workshops. Clun, £5 in advance, £8 on the day, £1 under 10s in advance, £2 under 10s on the day, www.clungreenman.org.uk THE RAIDERS Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. THE 49’ERS The Wobbly Brewing Company, Beech Business Park, Hereford, 01432 355318. CHELTENHAM JAZZ FESTIVAL Featuring Vula Viel, 11am. Julie Campiche, 1.45pm, Yazz Ahmed: Polyhymnia, 12.30pm. Double Bill: Yola & Kizzy Crawford, 2pm. David Sanborn Acoustic Band, 2.15pm. The Bad Plus, 4pm, Hanna Paulsberg Concept, 4.15pm. Madeleine Peyroux, 5.30pm. Swing Out Sister, 5.45pm. Fred Hersch, 7pm. Emma Hatton, 7pm. Omar Sosa & Yilian Canizares, 7.30pm. Sinatra at the Sands: Curtis Stigers & The Ronnie Scott’s Big Band, 9pm. Kandace Springs, plus support from Harris/Wilkins, 9.15pm. Hermia Ceccaldi Darrifourcq, 9.45pm, Kansas Smitty’s Takeover, 11pm. www.cheltenhamfestvals.com, 01242 850270. FIZZI The Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3-6pm. BILL JONES New album tour. Traditional, contemporary and self-penned songs on accordion and piano. Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, 7pm, £10, 01588 630023. HELLENS MUSIC FESTIVAL Masterclass programme finale. With Mate Szucs, Bruno Delepelair, Matthew Hunt and students from Hellensmusic’s masterclass programme. Great Barn, Hellens Manor, Much Marcle, 11.30am & 3.30pm. 0333 666 3366, www.hellensmusic.com

Sun 5 May CIDER, BEER AND MUSIC FESTIVAL Featuring Forest of Dean Brass at 2pm, Jason & The Argonauts 8pm. The Crown Inn, Woolhope, 01432 860468.

Mon 6 May CIDER CITY JAZZMEN The Barrels, St Owen’s St, Hereford, 01432 274968. ELLA MARY LEATHER CELEBRATION IN WEOBLEY 11am EML themed walk around Weobley. Start at Museum. 2pm Singing workshop on ‘All Under a May Moon’ with Lydia Wells, North Isle of Weobley Church, £3.50 donation to church funds. tickets graham@thesaunders.me.uk THE MUSIC OF TREES Original music by award-winning guitarist Geoff Robb plus talk from local luthier, Richard Osbourne. Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton, 7pm, £16, 01547 550377. CLUN GREEN MAN FESTIVAL See 5 May for details. www.clungreenman.org.uk CIDER, BEER AND MUSIC FESTIVAL Featuring Poppy Ws Chill Out 12 noon. The Crown, Woolhope, 01432 860468.

CRICKHOWELL CHORAL SOCIETY MUSIC FESTIVAL Featuring ALAW, Welsh folk trio. Clarence Hall, Crickhowell, 7pm, £10, students free. 01873 810935. www.crickhowellchoralsociety.org SESSIONS White Horse Inn, Clun. QUIZ The Bell Inn, Leominster, 8.30pm. AMERICANA SESSION Grape Vaults, Leominster, 8pm. CHELTENHAM JAZZ FESTIVAL Featuring Shlomo’s Beatbox Adventure for Kids, 11am. Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, 1pm. Lydian Collective & Rue, 2.30pm. Level 42, 4.30pm. National Youth Jazz Orchestra, 6.30pm. Katie Melua, 8.30pm. 01242 850270, www.cheltenhamfestvals.com.

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Tues 7 May

Thurs 9 May

CHARLIE LANDSBOROUGH ‘The Farewell Tour.’ UK Country Music legend. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

CLAIRE JONES Royal Harpist to HRH Prince Charles (2007-2011). St Mary Magdalene’s Church, Leintwardine, 7.30pm, £15/£14 and £10 tickets from Assembly Rooms, Ludlow 01584 878141 or Griffiths’ Garage Leintwardine, Aardvark Books Brampton Bryan or Kingsland shop.

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

QUIZ Volunteer Inn, Harold St, Hereford, 7.30pm, £2.50 pp to include food and prizes. Hosted by Martin Chapple.

Wed 8 May

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

SAM LEE’S SINGING WITH NIGHTINGALES Folk music star and Mercury Prize nominee. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 8pm, £15/£14, 01982 552555.

THE DRAGON BAND The Horse and Jockey, Churchstoke.

THE LUKE DOHERTY DUO Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 8pm. COTSWOLD CANAL SINGERS ‘Songs of Love & Spring’. The Yurt, The Nest, Little Verzons Farm, Hereford Rd, Ledbury, HR8 2PZ, 8pm, £12 or £20 to include buffet supper 7pm, under 14s £4, £12 with supper, 01531 670816, www.nestofvoices.co.uk PAUL WALKER & KAREN PFEIFFER Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford. KEITH JAMES: THE SONGS OF NICK DRAKE The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

Fri 10 May CLAIRE JONES Harp recital. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, 01600 719401. SHOW OF HANDS Special Relationship Tour. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 8pm, 01584 878141. JESSICA LEE MORGAN Yew Tree, Peterstow, 9pm. CURRY AND QUIZ Proceeds to Radnorshire Enterprise for Nature, Education and Wellbeing. The Herb Garden Community Cafe, Llandrindod Wells, 7.30pm, £12 each, booking essential, 01597 823082, bookings@herbgardencafe.co.uk OVER THE MOON Dun Cow, Shrewsbury.

MAY MUSIC

Sat 4 THE REBELS Fri 10 DRUNK IN CHARGE, SICK PINS, ALVIN & THE ANGRY BARRELS. Plus Swan Giant Leap, Launch Real Ale Sat 11 JAMIE & THE WORRIED MEN Thurs 16 Jazz Night with TACIA, Gypsy Jazz Fri 17 Open Mic, hosted by PIGDAZE Sat 18 BULLTOWN BOYS

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Sat 25 SHANNON FLYNN, JACK BRETT, ALVIN & THE ANGRY BARRELS, BOONDOGZ & HOT ROX Sun 26 PAPER LEMONADE, ANDREW PEARCE, DEAD DADâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CLUB & THE ROGUES Free Entry

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GARETH REES-ROBERTS Classical guitar. ‘From the Andes to the Atlantic Ocean’. Recital of Argentine guitar music including works by Atahualpa Yupanqui, Pujol, Ramirez and Heinze. Lion Ballroom, Leominster, 7.30pm, £12, students £6 from TIC, 01568 616460 or on the door.

CARDUCCI STRING QUARTET Programme includes Bliss, Borodin and Brahms with guest pianist Simon Callaghan. Prestfelde School, Shrewsbury, 01743 365561.

LIVE IN THE GARDEN Featuring Nightflies. Monkland Arms, Monkland, near Leominster, 6pm, 01568 720510.

LUDLOW SPRING FESTIVAL Barrels of fun, feasting, motors and live music including The Stoned Cherries, Anthony Doyle, Five O’Clock Hero. The Castle, Ludlow, 10am-5pm, www.ludlowspringfestival.co.uk

TENBURY TOWN BAND Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7pm, 01584 811442.

Fri 10 May DRUNK IN CHARGE, SICK PINS, ALVIN & THE ANGRY BARRELS Plus launch of Swan Giant Leap real ale. Reet Petite, West St, Leominster. LUDLOW SPRING FESTIVAL Barrels of fun, feasting, live music including Call of the Kraken and motors. The Castle, Ludlow, 5-9pm, www.ludlowspringfestival.co.uk DANIEL JAYE Northern soul, Motown and classic funk. Chang Thai Bar, Market St, Ludlow, 8pm. GOLD ROOM Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. FOLK IN THE FOYER Featuring Wildwood Jack , Viv Bell and Huw Knight. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, 01885 488575. THE DELRAY ROCKETS Rock-a-billy mayhem. Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford. MUSIC IN QUIET PLACES An evening of choral music presented by Hereford Cathedral School’s top choirs. Dore Abbey, 7pm, retiring collection, www.hhct.co.uk SING CHOIR SING Featuring Academia Musica, Choral Diversity, Garrick Singers, Hereford Soul Choir. Plus soloists from X-entricity Theatre Company. Plus a pre-show foyer performance by Trinity Primary School at 7pm. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £16, 01432 340555. Fundraising event in aid of The Courtyard and The Music Pool.

Sat 11 May LUDLOW SPRING FESTIVAL Barrels of fun, feasting, live music featuring Anthony Doyle, Vintage Jazz Revival, The Endings, Pig Daze, Bluzebox and XL’s. Plus motors. The Castle, Ludlow, 10am-9pm. www.ludlowspringfestival.co.uk

JAMIE & THE WORRIED MEN Reet Petite, West St, Leominster.

OPEN MIC Hosted by Whose Hands Are These. Yew Tree, Peterstow, 3pm.

THE JOHNNY CASH ROADSHOW Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £23, 01874 611622.

BLUES SUNDAY Featuring Panic Station. Richmond Place Club, Edgar St, Hereford, 3-5pm, 01432 270211.

IZZY AND THE HOTHEADS Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

BUILT FOR COMFORT Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4.30pm.

MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA Fund raiser in aid of Macmillan/Renton Unit. Yew Tree, Peterstow. Live music from 2.30pm, stalls, raffle, fun, free entry.

SPRING CONCERT Featuring Joris Boon, cello and Hilary Norris, organ. Programme includes JS Bach, Rachmaninov, Faure and more. Leominster Priory, 3pm, to be followed by tea. Retiring collection in aid of the Priory.

CURRY & QUIZ Eaton Bishop Village Hall, 6.30pm, £6 per person, students £4, max 6 people per team, veggie option available, bring your own drinks/glasses. www.eatonbishopvillagehall.org DJ SAM Sam Westlake. The Left Bank, Bridge St, Hereford, 6pm, 01432 357753. GEMMA GALLIER White Horse Inn, Clun. SATURDAY SHENANIGANS Featuring Arcadia Roots. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £7, 01497 821762. EIRA SNOW Lyndon Owen and Caractacus Downes play Celtic, European and Middle Eastern music on wind and double bass. St Leonard’s Church, Yarpole, 7.30pm, £10, 01981 570268. BRANDON ALLEN / TIM LAPTHORNE QUARTET Featuring Saxophone, piano, bass and drums. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, £18, £9 under 22s, 01743 234970. Shrewsbury Jazz Network. SHROPSHIRE KID’S FESTIVAL Water slide, foam party, crafts, dance, sport and inflatable obstacle course, for ages 1-14 years. Quarry Park, Shrewsbury, free.

Sun 12 May SHROPSHIRE KID’S FESTIVAL Water slide, foam party, crafts, dance, sport and inflatable obstacle course, for ages 1-14 years. Quarry Park, Shrewsbury, free. THE ROGUES The Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3-6pm.

LIVE JAZZ Plus Sunday roasts. Local quartet plays well-known standards, Latin and blues. Free entry, cocktails, light bites or book a table for lunch. The Cliffe at Dinham, Ludlow, 12.30-3pm, 01584 872063. HEREFORD JAZZ CLUB Featuring Moonshine Boulevard. Richmond Club, Edgar St, Hereford, 7.30pm, 37, 01432 276304.

Mon 13 May WHALEBONE & JEAN ATKIN ‘Understories’. Poetry and music. Newport Library, High St, Newport, Shrops, 10.30am, free, dementia friendly performance. RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £36.50-£26.50, 01743 281281.

Tues 14 May VINTAGE JAZZ REVIVAL Rose and Crown, Ludlow, 9pm. BRECON JAZZ Featuring Ben Thomas/Julian Martin Quartet. Music from film and TV shows. The Muse, Brecon, 8pm, £12/£10, info@breconjazzclub.org HENRY LOWTHER - STILL WATERS Jazz. The Speakeasy, The Left Bank, Bridge St, Hereford, £10, 01432 357753. WHALEBONE & JEAN ATKIN ‘Understories’. Poetry and music. Market Drayton Library, 3.30pm, free.

Jed and Allie welcome you to the pub with folk at it’s heart

WHAT’S ON IN MAY Fri 3 May - FIRST FRIDAY SESSION Sat 11 May - NIGHTFLIES ‘Live in the Garden’ 6pm Sat 18 May - WILL KILLEEN ‘Live in the Garden’ 6pm Sun 19 May - SUNDAY ACOUSTIC SESSION 7.30pm Wed 29 May - QUIZ NIGHT 8.30pm start Lunches and evening meals served everyday. Fine ales and wines by the score.

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

FRIDAY LIVE Featuring Jack Blackman. Accomplished and exciting young performers on the roots scene today. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £5, 01497 821762.

Ian Sherwood

THE EDGE CHAMBER CHOIR Leominster Priory, 7.30pm, £12, under 16s free from choir members or 01584 841053. OPEN MIC Hosted by Pigdaze. Reet Petite, West St, Leominster. RP MCMURPHY The Barrels, St Owen St, Hereford, 8.30pm.

Tues 14 May OPEN MIC The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762. VO & TYLER Fancy finger picking Americana. A fun evening. Nori’s Cafe, Leominster, £22 includes meal. Booking essential, 01568 612876 or email noriscafe@ yahoo.com STOKESAY COURT Public tour. Stokesay Court, Onibury, near Craven Arms, 2.30pm, booking essential, 01584 856238. SEVEN DRUNKEN NIGHTS The story of The Dubliners. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £24, 01743 281281.

Wed 15 May THE MIGHTY MAY QUIZ The Chequers Inn, Leominster, 8.30pm, 07944 845223. SYNERGY Housman’s Bar & Restaurant, Church Stretton. ORCHESTRA OF THE SWAN ‘An English Idyll’. Rural touring concert. Programme includes Holst, Elgar, Britten and Malcolm Arnold. Curzon Herrick Hall, Eardisley, 7.30pm, £12/£8/£40 family, 01544 327844. Arts Alive. THE DRAGON BAND The Horse and Jockey, Churchstoke.

Thurs 16 May IAN SHERWOOD Armed with saxophone, guitar, looping pedal and voice that won him a Canadian Folk Music Award. Clungunford Parish Hall, 7.30pm, £10/£5/£25, 01588 660152. Arts Alive.

ORCHESTRA OF THE SWAN Nicholas Daniel plays Strauss. Programme includes Ravel and Strauss. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £21, 01432 340555. MEN IN GENERAL Close harmony and comedy. The Yurt, The Nest, Little Verzons Farm, Hereford Rd, Ledbury, HR8 2PZ, 8pm, £12 or £20 to include buffet supper 7pm, under 14s £4, £12 with supper, 01531 670816, www.nestofvoices.co.uk QUIZ NIGHT The Grape Vaults, Leominster, 8pm. OPEN MIC Wobbly Brewery, Beech Business Park, Hereford, 7.30pm. AMERICANA SESSION Talbot Hotel, Leominster, 8pm. JAZZ NIGHT Featuring Tacia, Gypsy jazz. Reet Petite, West St, Leominster.

Fri 17 May THE BAR-STEWARD SONS OF VAL DOONICAN The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, for ages 12+. 7.30pm, £16, 01743 234970. THE BUZZIN’ HORNETS Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford. TRAINBOY Plays dance music for grown ups. Chang Thai Bar, Market St, Ludlow, 8pm. OPEN MIC NIGHT Old and new musical skills. Free entry, bar, light refreshments and soup available. The Herb Garden Community Cafe, Llandrindod Wells, 7.30pm, 01597 823082. FIVE O’CLOCK HEROES Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. MICRO BABY Dun Cow, Shrewsbury.

Sat 18 May NEWTOWN MALE VOICE CHOIR Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7.30pm, £15, 01686 614555. RUBBLE The Plough, Whitecross Rd, Hereford. THE WEEKENDERS Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. NEVER MIND THE BREX**IT! It’s Eurovision at Chang Thai. Chang Thai Bar, Market St, Ludlow, from 6.30pm. LIVE IN THE GARDEN Featuring Will Killeen. Monkland Arms, Monkland, near Leominster, 6pm, 01568 720510. MIKE RUDDICK The Left Bank, Bridge St, Hereford, 3.30pm, 01432 357753.

Nicholas Daniel, Orchestra of the Swan

PHARIS & JASON ROMERO “For old time country all roads lead to Romero” Songlines

PRESTEIGNE ASSEMBLY ROOMS

SAT 18th MAY - 8pm - £12 Bookings 01544 350407 or 01982 551116

Pharis & Jason Romero

Sun 19 May HENRY MARTEN’S GHOST Live on the bandstand. De Koffie Pot, Left Bank Village, Hereford, 2-4pm, free, 01432 357753. WARREN JAMES The Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3-6pm. BLUE HAZE Rhythm packed, in-the-groove jazz fusion, alongside vibrant Latin jazz from this lively Borders based group. Penned by the band’s leader and keyboard player, Simon Deeley. The Swan at Hay, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, £4, 01497 821188 or 07890 303681.

Sat 18 May PHARIS AND JASON ROMERO Amazing, award-winning duo from British Columbia. Old Time music made in small batches by loving hands on vintage guitars and Jason’s renowned hand-made banjos. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 8pm, £12, 01544 350407 or 01982 551116. BULLTOWN BOYS Reet Petite, West St, Leominster. WHALEBONE ‘Totally Plucked’. Guitars, mandolins, bouzoukis and a Shruti Box. Linton Village Hall, near Ross-on-Wye, 7.30pm, £10, £6 children, 07974 484141. Refreshments available. SATURDAY SHENANIGANS Featuring Flatworld, a five-piece lively band playing roots ‘n’ grooves from Eastern Europe and beyond. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £5, 01497 821762. DEAN FRIEDMAN Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, 01885 488575. JAZZ AT ST MARY’S Anglo/American quartet featuring Chris Hodgkins, Martin Litton and Janice Day. St Mary’s Church, Hay-on-Wye, 7.30pm, £10/£8, 07748 652194, www.haydloniant.org or on the door. GIG FOR LIFE Charity music day from 1pm featuring the Magnificient Seven Crew and more, plus auction at 7pm. Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford. TWOMAN TING Acoustic guitar, percussion duo playing palm-wine style, acoustic dub and highlife grooves. Plus support and DJs. The Old Mill, Llanidloes, 8pm, £5.

JOEY THE CROW The Wobbly Brewing Company, Beech Business Park, Hereford, 01432 355318. FAMILY FUN DAY/KAYAK CHALLENGE Kayak 34 miles from Pool Quay to the Crown Inn, Coleham, Shrewsbury, to enjoy a family day from 11am. Trade stands, games, food, live music. THE SUMMER OF LOVE Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £25.50/£23.50, 01743 281281.

SPRING CONCERT Featuring Ruth Watson - oboe, Leila Basletic - piano. The St. Andrew’s Sisters. The Old School Community Hub, New Radnor, 3pm, tickets from 01544 350559 or on the door. In aid of the Knighton Food Bank. LORIS EATON & THE STEALERS Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4.30pm. SUNDAY ACOUSTIC SESSION Monkland Arms, Monkland, near Leominster, 7.30pm, 01568 720510. RED HOT CHILLI PIPERS The most famous bagpipe band in the world! Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7pm, £26.50, 01743 281281.

PHOENIX SINGERS Come and sing Brahms Requiem in English, with Richard Walker and organised by the Phoenix Singers. St Peter and Paul Church, Wem, 2.30pm, concert at 6.30pm, £15 includes high tea, 07787 416179.

Mon 20 May

ARTS @ ST LAURENCE Featuring Gordon Stewart, a gala organ recital, 1pm. ‘Spirit of Spring’ City of Bristol Choir, 7.30pm, programme includes Walton, Jonathan Dove, Parry, Britten and Bob Chilcott. St Laurence’s Church, Ludlow, £14, tickets from Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 01584 878141.

Tues 21 May

THE SIMON AND GARFUNKEL STORY Using projection photos, original film footage and a full live band. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555. INTO THE SHADOWS Tribute band. Town Hall, Bishop’s Castle, 8pm, £15, 01588 630023. IAN SHERWOOD See 16 May for details. Shipton Village Hall, 7.30pm, £12, 01694 771790. Arts Alive.

SESSIONS White Horse Inn, Clun. HOT-SPOT SPEED QUIZ The Bell Inn, Leominster, 8pm, 07944 845223.

VINTAGE JAZZ REVIVAL Rose and Crown, Ludlow, 9pm. OPEN MIC The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762. WILL BURNS + HANNAH PEEL Fuse poetry and electronic music. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £12, 01743 281281. PHARIS & JASON ROMERO Upstairs at the Chapel, The Art Shop & Chapel, Cross St, Abergavenny, 8pm, 01873 852690. LES MUSICALS Jonathan Ansell (G4 frontman) and Jai McDowall (Britain’s Got Talent winner). Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £25, VIP £57.50, 01743 281281.

CHRONICLES OF ZEE Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. STADIUM MUSIC FESTIVAL Featuring Gareth Gates, Dappy, Amelia Lily, Little Mix tribute, Ed Sheeran tribute, Sweet Female Attitude, Ironik, JX Live, N-Trance and more. Hereford Football Club, Edgar St, Hereford, 1pm-11pm, weekend tickets from £30, www.skiddle.com A PETITE FESTIVAL Featuring Shannon Flynn, Jack Brett, Alvin and the Angry Barrels, Boondogz and Hot Rox. Reet Petite, West St, Leominster, free entry.

Brass Funkeys, HowTheLightGetsIn & Fair on the Square

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

Thurs 23 May HAY FESTIVAL Featuring The Waterboys. Baillie Gifford Stage, 8pm, £39. Hay-on-Wye, www.hayfestival.org 01497 822629. HEREFORD POLICE MALE VOICE CHOIR The Yurt, The Nest, Little Verzons Farm, Hereford Rd, Ledbury, HR8 2PZ, 8pm, £12 or £20 to include buffet supper 7pm, under 14s £4, £12 with supper, 01531 670816, www.nestofvoices.co.uk FOR ANOTHER SONG Three local singing groups - The Men from Off, The Castle Voices and The Bishop’s Castle Primary School Choir. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 7.15pm, £6, under 18s £4, 01588 630321. Profits to the Primary School and Community College. THE FOREGATE STREET BLUES BAND Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 8pm. THEA GILMORE Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £21.50, 01743 281281.

THE REBELS Covers. Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford. REMI HARRIS ‘Light and Shade’. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, £12, 01885 488575. HOWTHELIGHTGETSIN FESTIVAL Featuring Slippery Slope, Ji & The Rainbirds, Frankie Wesson, Leon Gormley, Jonny James, Emrys The Brave, David Fisher, River Roots, Riverside Disco, The Hawkmen, Roo Panes, Atto Mul, Mr Tea & the Minions, Donovan, Raf Daddy (2 Bears), The Brwmys, cabaret with Dee Riley and Bonnie Fleur, Savage Disco, Sea Legs, Sleepy Folk, Fire & Folk and The Holyrooders. Hay-on-Wye, www.howthelightgetsin.org. THE WHISKEY RIVER BOYS Aidan and Martin duo. The Malt Shovel, Highley, near Bridgnorth, 9pm.

Fri 24 May

DJ BILL COMMUNICATION Funk, soul, hip hop and beyond. Chang Thai Bar, Market St, Ludlow, 8pm.

LIVE DINNER JAZZ Local quartet plays well-known standards, Latin and blues. Free entry, cocktails, light bites or book a table for dinner. The Cliffe at Dinham, Ludlow, 8 - 10.30pm, 01584 872063.

Sat 25 May

ROWLEY & PAUL Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. FRIDAY LIVE Featuring Shuhari Sound Collective. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 9.30pm, 01497 821762.

HAY FESTIVAL Featuring King Charles. Glam rock, psychedelic folk and indie pop. Oxfam Moot, Hay-on-Wye, 9.45pm, £10, www.hayfestival.org 01497 822629.

RAYMOND FROGGATT Acclaimed singer-songwriter from the 1960s. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £16.50, 01743 281281.

TWO-TONE REVUE The Plough, Whitecross Rd, Hereford. LIVE MUSIC White Horse Inn, Clun. PARTY UNDER THE BRIDGE Featuring Simon Knight, 7pm, Rubble 10pm. Credenhill Social & Sports Club, members free, guests £1 entry.

RACHEL NEWTON Award winning multi instrumentalist and Musician of the Year - BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2017. Singer and harpist. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 7.30pm, £11, under 18s £6, 01588 630321. THE WESTENDERS Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm, 01584 811442. FAIR ON THE SQUARE 2019 Weekend street party with live music, food and vintage market in the centre of Hay, featuring the best live acts from the region, including Truckstop Honeymoon, The Brass Funkeys, Slippery Slope, The Boogiemen, Little Rumba, The Shanty Men, The Decibelles, Jakey Boy Hughes and more. Memorial Square, Hay-on-Wye, 10am-5.30pm, music from 12pm, free entry. BLACKHEART ORCHESTRA Market Theatre, Ledbury, 8pm, £13, students £10, 07967 517125. HOWTHELIGHTGETSIN FESTIVAL Featuring Jake Spicer, Ezmay Grace, Jack Patchett, Siobhan McCrudden, Hugo Hamlet, Symbiosis, Delphis, Liam Jordan, Sheek Quartet, Jakey Boy Hughes, Sadie Horler, Sascha Osborn, Say Anise, Stella Talpo, Luma, Hannah & The Heartbreak, Harpo Smith, Wildwood Kin, Ceri Ridge Trading Company, The Brass Funkeys, Francesca Louise, Bob Hillary, Kitty, Daisy & Lewis, Tia Meraki, Fire & Folk, The Correspondents, British Sea Power, Eleri Angharad, cabaret with Bourgeois & Maurice, Ella Sutton, DJ Ewan Pearson, Town Musicians of Bremen and Brentlee. Hay-on-Wye, www.howthelightgetsin.org. THE LUDLOW ORCHESTRA Programme includes Anatoly Liadov, Prokofiev and Shostakovich. St Laurence’s Church, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £12, under 19s free from Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 01584 878141.

AARDVARK BOOKS & CAFE Website: www.aardvark-books.com

50,000+ titles; North Herefordshire’s largest indie bookseller; We buy books Specialist in art, design, photography, history, gardening

Also open our superb CAFÉ!

The Bookery, Manor Farm, Brampton Bryan, Bucknell, SY7 0DH Off A4113 Knighton Road. Tel: 01547 530744 OPEN EVERY DAY Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm aardvaark@btconnect.com www.aardvark-books.com THE FLOWER GARDEN: EXHIBITION Continues until 6th May Artist Ruth Kirkby, photographer Sabina Rüber, sculptor Lottie O’Leary and potter Tony Hall celebrate the garden. AARDVARK MAY BROCANTE Sun 26th May, 9am-3pm Aardvark’s most popular Spring event. Over 30 stalls of fantastick bric-a-brac, produce, antiques and much more. Home-made soup, live accordion music from Norrie Davies. Free entry and parking. POETRY BREAKFAST @ AARDVARK BOOKS Wed 22nd May, 9.30am £8 Contact Anna Dreda, annadreda@icloud.com POETRY IN THE BARN WITH GILLIAN CLARKE Sun 7th July Poets including Gillian Clarke, Jonathan Edwards, Paul Henry and Pauline Prior Pitt. Includes refreshments. Tickets £30 from Aardvark Books.

Ibibio Sound Machine, Hay Festival

CHRIS QUINN White Horse Inn, Clun. THE PEMBRIDGE MAP LAUNCH WEEKEND See 25 May for details. 01544 388441. A PETITE FESTIVAL Featuring Paper Lemonade, Andrew Pearce, Dead Dads Club and The Rogues. Reet Petite, West St, Leominster, free entry.

Sat 25 May HAY FESTIVAL Featuring Ibibio Sound Machine, fronted by Eno Williams. Oxfam Moot, Hay-on-Wye, 9.45pm, £12, www.hayfestival.org 01497 822629. SHUHARI SOUND COLLECTIVE The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 9.30pm, 01497 821762. THE PEMBRIDGE MAP LAUNCH WEEKEND Embroidered by the Pembridge Tapestry Group. Events include a pageant, walks, talks, stalls, Taiko Drumming, school choir, Knighton Silver Band, RAF bellringers, Festival service, lunchtime barbecue with Little Wren Vocalist and a ceilidh in the church. The church will also be decorated. St Mary’s Church, Pembridge, Fri, 7pm, Sat - Mon 10am5pm. Look out for posters and fliers. Details 01544 388441. OPEN MIKE NIGHT In memory of Mike. Sign up now. Cabaret seating, performers go free, audience pay what you like on the door. Lots of great acts performing including Little Wren Music, Chrisie J and Nick James and lots more. Leominster Community Centre, 7pm, 01568 612583 or email chrisiej20@ gmail.com For St Michael’s Hospice and Marches Family Network. THE ROBIN NOLAN TRIO Jazz. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 8pm, 01584 878141. LEOMINSTER CHORAL SOCIETY An evening at the Opera. Hilary Norris, piano and organ, James Atherton conductor and Katie Trethewey soprano. The Priory, Leominster, 7pm, £12 in advance from Fletchers Newsagents, TIC or www.ticketsource. co.uk, £15 on the door, under 16s free.

Sun 26 May LLANBISTER SHOW & SPORTS Featuring DTL Clay Pigeon Shoot, 11am-3pm, car treasure hunt at 4pm. Sheep Shearing competition, BBQ and bar at the Village Hall 6pm, llanbistershow@hotmail.com

FAIR ON THE SQUARE 2019 See 25 May for details. Memorial Square, Hay-on-Wye, 10am-5.30pm, free entry. AARDVARK MAY BROCANTE Over 30 stalls of brick-a-brac, produce, antiques and more. Live accordion music from Norrie Davies. Home-made soup. Aardvark Books, Brampton Bryan, near Bucknell, 9am-3pm, free entry/parking, 01547 530744. CHARITY FUN DAY In aid of the Special Care Baby Unit, Hereford Hospital. 10k fun run at 10.30am, barbeque, raffle, tombola, bouncy castle. Body Language School of Dance performance at 2pm. Live band, ‘Sons of Pluto’ at 4pm, music bingo at 7pm. The Vaga, Hereford. LIVE MUSIC The Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3-6pm. STADIUM MUSIC FESTIVAL Featuring Ultrabeat, Cascada, Flip-Fill, Kelly Llorenna, Dee Dee, Micky Modelle, Mark Breeze, Hixxy, Scott Brown and more. Hereford Football Club, Edgar St, Hereford, 1pm-11pm, weekend tickets from £30, www.skiddle.com HOWTHELIGHTGETSIN FESTIVAL Featuring Robert Lane, New Town Jack, Hanging Bandits, Christian Punter, CW Lawson, Sharon Lazibyrd, The Kilpecks, Paul McClure, Peiriant, Riverside Disco, Mr H, Rebecca Hurn, Violette, Wicket Splinters, Hollie Lucia, Phoebe Warden, Year of the Dog, Bob Hillary, Meadowlark, Cara Hammond, Voo Le Voo, cabaret with The Polly Morris Band, Benjamin Fancis Leftwich, Captain Accident & The Disasters, Rebecca Hurn Band, Fire & Folk, CoCo and the Butterfields, Selena In The Chapel, Swingrowers, The Fordsons, Anna Calvi, Wicket Splinters, Zero 7 (DJ set), Camisayo, Trevor Babajack Steger, and burlesque with League of Exotique Dancers. Hay-on-Wye, www.howthelightgetsin.org. MAZ MITRENKO BAND Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4.30pm. HOT ROD 55 Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

STOKESAY COURT Public tour. Stokesay Court, Onibury, near Craven Arms, 2.30pm, booking essential, 01584 856238. SHUHARI SOUND COLLECTIVE The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 9.30pm, 01497 821762. RICHARD JENKINSON & BENJAMIN FRITH Hear all of Beethoven’s cello and piano works. Two concerts in one day! Concord College, Acton Burnell, 3.30pm & 7.30pm, Discovery Sessions 2pm & 5.15pm, 01743 365561. HAY FESTIVAL Featuring Bill Bailey. A compendium of travellers’ tales and general shenanigans of 20 years of a travelling comedian. Baillie Gifford Stage, 9.30pm, £29. Also Eirian Lewis, rectial by candlelight, St Mary’s Church, 10pm, £10. , Hay-on-Wye, www.hayfestival.org 01497 822629. PETE CLINTON’S 6TH WAKE Featuring The Barebacks, 3pm, Vincent Flatts 5.45pm, Mosquitos at 8.30pm. Richmond Place Club, Edgar St, Hereford, 01432 270211. All donations to St Michael’s Hospice and Martha Trust. OPEN MIKE NIGHT In memory of Mike. Sign up now. Cabaret seating, performers go free, audience pay what you like on the door. Lots of great acts performing including Little Wren Music, Chrisie J and Nick James and lots more. Leominster Community Centre, 7pm, 01568 612583 or email chrisiej20@ gmail.com For St Michael’s Hospice and Marches Family Network. SUNDAY EVENING CHILL A relaxed evening of music from local bands and artists. The Red Lion, Knighton, 7.30pm, 01547 428080. TALON ‘The Acoustic Collection’. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £21.50, 01743 281281.

Mon 27 May CELEBRATION CEILIDH Dancing with Whiffeldy. St Mary’s Church, Pembridge, 7.30pm, £7.50, £2.50 children, includes supper, bar available, 01544 387976. THE PEMBRIDGE MAP LAUNCH WEEKEND See 25 May for details. 01544 388441. FAIR ON THE SQUARE 2019 See 25 May for details. Memorial Square, Hay-on-Wye, 10am-5.30pm, free entry.

Thurs 30 May

Baloji, Hay Festival

OPEN MIC NIGHT Hosted by Howard Bell & Clare Bennett. Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford. HAY FESTIVAL Featuring Szymanowski Quartet. St Mary’s Church, Hay-on-Wye, 1pm, £10. The Gipsy Kings, featuring Andre Reyes, the legendary salsa, pop and flamenco outfit from the South of France. Baillie Gifford Stage, Hay-on-Wye, 8.30pm, £39. www.hayfestival.org 01497 822629. HOWLIN’ MAT Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 8pm. ELGAR FESTIVAL Cello Day at Henry Sandon Hall, Worcester, www.elgarfestival.org

Fri 31 May ELGAR FESTIVAL ‘Sea Pictures’. Elgar School of Music, Worcester, 1pm. ‘Elgar for Everyone’, family concert featuring members from the English Symphony Orchestra. Rogers Theatre, Malvern College, 7pm, £7.50, £4 students, www.elgarfestival.org

Mon 27 May SHUHARI SOUND COLLECTIVE The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 9.30pm, 01497 821762. HOWTHELIGHTGETSIN FESTIVAL Featuring Beware the Bears, Jason Dosanjh, Joe Kelly, Mark Harding, Katy Hurt, Little Water, Quirk Poetry, Jack Woodward, Andy Bennett, Kenneth J Nash, Duncan McCorkindale, Riverside Disco, Austel, Dopesickfly, The Stoned Cherries, Justin Lewis Preece, Tugboat Captain, Blaenavon Male Voice Choir, Austel, Captain Flatcap, Violette, Mandra, Tankus the Henge, cabaret with Abigail Collins, Gathering Tides. Hay-on-Wye, www.howthelightgetsin. org. HAY FESTIVAL Featuring Aleksey Semenenko (violin) and Inna Firsova (piano). St Mary’s Church, Hay-on-Wye, 1pm, £10. Hay Music presents William Howard (piano), Howard Skempton’s Preludes and Fugues, world premiere. St Mary’s Church, 7pm, £10. Baloji, The Bank Holiday Night Party, Oxfam Moot, 8.30pm, £12. www.hayfestival. org 01497 822629. STONED CHERRIES In the folk tent, HowTheLightGetsIn, Hay-on-Wye, 6.15pm.

LLANBISTER SHOW & SPORTS Featuring Horse and pony show plus main show. Llanbister, 10am-5pm, llanbistershow@hotmail.com

Tues 28 May HAY FESTIVAL Featuring Louis Schwizgebel (piano). St Mary’s Church, Hay-on-Wye, 1pm, £10. Ezra Furman, Oxfam Moot, Hay-on-Wye, 9pm, £15. www.hayfestival.org 01497 822629. OPEN MIC Hosted by Martin Chapple. Volunteer Inn, Harold St, Hereford. QUIZ White Horse Inn, Clun. OPEN MIC The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762. VINTAGE JAZZ REVIVAL Rose and Crown, Ludlow, 9pm.

Wed 29 May THE DRAGON BAND The Horse and Jockey, Churchstoke. QUIZ NIGHT Monkland Arms, Monkland, near Leominster, 8.30pm, 01568 720510. PAPRIKA BLUES TRIO Housman’s Bar & Restaurant, Church Stretton. HAY FESTIVAL Featuring James Newby (baritone) and Joe Middleton (piano). St Mary’s Church, Hay-on-Wye, 1pm, £10, www.hayfestival.org 01497 822629. ALBERT LEE AND HIS BAND Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 8pm, £20, 01600 772467.

THE STRAYS Garage rock band playing a mix of covers and originals. Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford. FRIDAY LIVE Charity Music Night showcasing local musicians to raise awareness towards local charities. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £5, 01497 821762. OPEN MIC Hosted by Mark Richards. The Sun, Leintwardine, 8pm. HAY FESTIVAL Featuring Benjamin Zephaniah & The Revolutionary Minds. Oxfam Moot, Hay-on-Wye, 9.45pm, £15, www.hayfestival.org 01497 822629. ANDY J VINYL JUNKIE Chang Thai Bar, Market St, Ludlow, 8pm. MUSIC AT THE EDGE Featuring Remi Harris, jazz and blues guitarist. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7.30pm, £12, 01952 728911. LEATHER AND LACE Starring Ian Danter from Planet Rock on drums, with Mark Thompson and Tanyth Roberts vocals. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £18, 01873 850805. TOM MCCONVILLE Violin player and singer and winner of the BBC Radio 2 Folk Musician of the Year. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.45pm, 01432 340555. HMV BAND Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

June Sat 1 June ARTS @ ST LAURENCE Featuring Roman Kosyakov, piano. Programme includes Rachmaninov and Barber. St Laurence’s Church, Ludlow, 1pm, 01584 878141. SATURDAY SHENANIGANS Featuring Madassa Soul + DJ Paul Nevin. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £10 in advance, 01497 821762. CUSTARD COLLECTION Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. BYE BYE BABY Jersey Boys tribute. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £23.50, 01432 340555. HAY FESTIVAL Featuring Max Porter and Alula Down. Porter introduces the story and reads ‘Lanny’ accompanied by a specially commissioned score from the Herefordshire folk duo, Alula Down. Compass Studio, Hay-on-Wye, 1pm, £8, www.hayfestival.org 01497 822629. ELGAR FESTIVAL Elgar Chorale 11am, The Firs, Elgar’s Birthplace, Worcester, WR2 6RH, 11am, free but ticketed. Pomp and Poetry Again, The Firs, 12.30pm, free, but ticketed. Proteus Ensemble, Chapter House, Worcester Cathedral, 3pm, £12. Choral Evensong, Worcester Cathdedral, 5.30pm. Pre-Concert Conversation with guest speakers Donald Fraser and JPE Harper Scott, Henry Sandon Hall, Worcester, 6pm. Elgar Cello Concerto at 100 with Raphael Wallfisch and the English Symphony Orchestra, Worcester Cathedral, 7.30pm, £25-£10. www.elgarfestival.org.

KINGTON CHORAL SOCIETY Performing Monteverdi’s ‘Vespers’, supported by early music band, Canzona. St Andrew’s Church, Presteigne, 7.30pm, £12 advance tickets from Courtyard Antiques, Presteigne; Tower House Gallery, Knighton; Border Bean, Kington; Ye Olde Steppes, Pembridge; Central Stores, Eardisley or limited tickets on the door at £14. www.kingtonchoral.org.uk

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Sun 2 June

THE BIG STREET PUB QUIZ Broad St, Leominster, Seat for 7.30pm, 8pm start. Teams of 6, £2 pp on the night, for ages 14+. Part of Leominster Festival, 01568 616460.

THE WORRIED MEN Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4.30pm. THE WHISKEY RIVER BOYS Aidan and Martin duo. The Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm, free. HEREFORD JAZZ CLUB Featuring Rascals of Rhythm. Richmond Club, Edgar St, Hereford, 7.30pm, 37, 01432 276304.

Mon 3 June CIDER CITY JAZZMEN The Barrels, St Owen’s St, Hereford, 01432 274968. AMERICANA SESSION Grape Vaults, Leominster, 8pm. BRIMFIELD FOLK CLUB Brimfield Village Hall, Brimfield, near Ludlow, 7.30pm, 01584 711480 www. roger435.wixsite.com/brimfieldfolkclub SESSIONS White Horse Inn, Clun. THE MIGHTY JUNE QUIZ The Chequers Inn, Leominster, 8.30pm, 07944 845223.

Tues 4 June STOKESAY COURT Public tour. Stokesay Court, Onibury, near Craven Arms, 2.30pm, booking essential, 01584 856238. VINTAGE JAZZ REVIVAL Rose and Crown, Ludlow, 9pm.

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

Thurs 6 June VO FLETCHER & TREVOR STEGER Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 8pm.

ALMELEY STEADY SESSION The Bells Inn, Almeley, near Kington, www.almeleysteadysession.wordpress. com

Fri 7 June WAR & PEACE Singer-songwriters Findlay Napier, Bella Hardy and Greg Russell present an intimate evening of storytelling and song. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 7.45pm, £12, 01743 234970. CEILIDH - SIR DANCELOT New Farm, Bredwardine, HR3 6DA, 6,30pm. Feast on homegrown pit-roasted lamb, vegetarian/vegan option, seasonal desserts, cash bar. £7, 15s and under free, concessions for groups/families, free but limited camping, 01981 500406 or text 07495 418869. Fund raising for Hope For Children and St Andrew’s Church, Bredwardine. HEREFORD CHAMBER CHOIR ‘Italian Splendour’. With Central England Camerata. Programme includes Handel Dixit Dominus, Vivaldi, Monteverdi and Gabrieli. Hereford Cathedral, 7.30pm, £14 in advance from www.herefordchamberchoir.org.uk

Fri 7 June LEOMINSTER FESTIVAL Leominster Community Choir, local dignitaries and the famous Leominster Ale Taster, Bread Weigher and Flesh Taster for a ceremonial tour of the town. Corn Square, 10.30am, free. Live music and lunch with Hilary Norris, Priory Church, Leominster, lunchtime. Poetry Slam. Coffee and Books, West St, Leominster, 3-5pm, free. Leominster 01568 616460. HMV BAND White Horse Inn, Clun. MARK LATIMER / TREV DAVIES TRIO Chequers, Etnam St, Leominster. CHARITY MUSICAL EVENING With the Dean of Hereford, the inimitable, The Very Reverend Michael Tavinor will entertain with a programme of music, verse and anecdote. St John the Baptist Church, Eastnor, followed by a reception at Eastnor Castle, 7pm, £25. Please book. Music in Quiet Places, www.hhct.co.uk LET’S GET QUIZZICAL The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £2 per person, winner takes the pot! 01497 821762. THE WHISKEY RIVER BOYS Aidan and Martin duo. The Yew Tree, Peterstow, 9pm. OPEN MIC Hosted by Mark Richards. The Oak, Wigmore, 8pm. PUB IN THE PARK A new festival. Social weekend with drink, food stalls, live music, comedy and more. Southwater, Telford Town Park. www.shropshirefestivals.co.uk SOUL IN MOTION Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £16, 01600 772467.

Sat 8 June SHREWSBURY JAZZ NETWORK Featuring Rob Luft, guitar, Al Gurr Keyboard, Tom Hill bass and Nick Millward on drums. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, £16, under 22s £8, 01743 234970. RAGLAN FESTIVAL Featuring The Whiskey River Boys, Aidan and Martin duo, 8pm, free. The Ship Inn, Raglan. LEOMINSTER FESTIVAL Family Fun Day, live music, food and festivities. The Grange, Leominster, 11am-4pm, free. Hidden Heritage, A Walking Tour, Grange Court, Leominster 11am & 1.30pm, free, limited spaces. The Delray Rockets play at 8pm, Leominster Social Club. Full details 01568 616460.

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We stock Fender, Gibson, Ibanez, ESP, Fernandez, Epiphone, Indie, Aria, Ovation, Adamas, Martin, Taylor, Yamaha, Crafter, Burns, Washburn, Jackson, AER, Marshall, Hartke, Carlsbro, Laney, Zoom, Digitech, Tama, Casio. Plus many other brands. Approximately 500 guitars in stock and Brass, Woodwind, Drums, Keyboards, accessories and thousands of music books and sheet music.

PUB IN THE PARK A new festival. Social weekend with drink, food stalls, live music, comedy and more. Southwater, Telford Town Park. www.shropshirefestivals.co.uk

Music Workshops Tues 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 May UPLIFT SINGING SESSIONS Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 12-1.30pm, £6/£5, 01874 611622. Sat 18 May COME AND SING BRAHMS REQUIEM In English, with Richard Walker and organised by the Phoenix Singers. St Peter and Paul Church, Wem, 2.30pm, concert at 6.30pm, £15 includes high tea, 07787 416179. Sunday 19 May SHROPSHIRE HARMONY QUIRE Free Taster Session of West Gallery music for singers and instrumentalists! Instrumentalists (typically flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, violin and cello) are particularly welcome. Led by Sue Harris. Bishop’s Castle Methodist Hall, Station Street. 2-5 pm. Enquiries: trevorchalkley@gmail. com Sun 26 & Mon 27 May EVENINGS OF MUSIC & DRAMA Open mic and more. In honour and memory of Mike James. If you would like to get involved on stage or on the night get in touch with Chrisie, 01568 612583 or chrisiej20@gmail.com Sun 9 June BIG SING Come together with the Leominster community for a morning singing well known uplifting songs and hymns. Priory Church, 10am, free. Part of Leominster Festival. Fri 21 - Sun 23 June VINYL VIBE FESTIVAL Claim rewards for a limited time and support this local festival - https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/vinyl-vibe-festival-2019 Monday THE NEW TITLEY PHIL Good sight-reading skills and interested in playing mostly baroque music in a friendly chamber orchestra? Come and join “The New Titley Phil” – directed by baroque cellist and gambist David Hatcher. 2.15pm-4.45pm, Titley Village Hall, 07989 091949. Monday BRECON TOWN BAND REHEARSALS Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7pm, 07779 390954. Monday THE GARRICK SINGERS For over 60s. The Courtyard, Hereford, 2pm. £5 per session, 01432 340555. Mondays ALIVE & KICKIN’ CHOIR Old Muse, Glamorgan St, Brecon, 7-9pm, £5 public, £3 students/staff. tanyawalkermusic@hotmail.com

In Aid of and St Andrew’s Church, Bredwardine

CEILIDH - SIR DANCELOT

Friday 7 June, 6.30pm, £7 New Farm, Bredwardine, HR3 6DA Homegrown pit-roasted lamb, veggie/vegan options, desserts. Cash bar, camping, limited free camping. Concessions for groups/families, 15’s and under free. To book 01981 500406 - text 074954 18869

Mondays CRAVEN ARMS MALE VOICE CHOIR All ages welcome singing a broad repertoire of traditional and modern songs. Practice at The Craven Arms Community Centre, 7.30pm. Martin on 01694 722500. Monday BANDAMANIA Traditional dance music from far and wide. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne 7.15pm, Sue Harris 01547 550158. Tuesday DOLAU MIXTURES Mixed choir. Dolau Community Hall, Llandrindod Wells, 8pm, 01597 851427. Tuesday LUNCHTIME UPLIFT SINGING SESSIONS Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 12.30pm, 01874 611622. Tuesday LEOMINSTER COMMUNITY CHOIR Choir leader: Olivia Preye. No auditions, no need to read music. World, folk music, anything goes. 7-8.30pm at Leominster Community Centre. 01568 369074. Tuesday ST MICHAELS SINGERS Welcome interest from new singers, (particularly basses and tenors!) If you are interested please phone our Chairperson Pat Mutton on 01584 819875. We meet on Tuesday evenings at 7.30pm in St Michael’s Village Hall, near Tenbury Wells. Tuesdays SAMBA BRECON Sue on 07792 165481 or Gill on 01497 821631. 7-9pm, Village Hall just outside Brecon. Tuesday WHITTON VOICES Mixed community choir. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 8-10pm, £6. All welcome. Led by Sue Harris, 01547 550158. Wednesdays CASTLE VOICES Community choir, songs from around the globe, all taught by ear, led by Sue Harris. Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, 7-8.30pm, £6, 01547 550158. Wednesday ROCKSPRING COMMUNITY CHOIR All welcome particularly men! Minimal charge. Rockspring Community Centre, Ludlow. 01584 529053.

Thursday BELLA A CAPPELLA All-female 4-part close harmony singing group. Oscars, Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7.15-9.45pm, email aimoevo@hotmail.co.uk Thursday PRESTEIGNE POP CHOIR Contact John Hymas for details: 07969 440183, john@johnhymas.com Thursday VOICE ACADEMY AT THE COURTYARD For ages 13+. The Courtyard, Hereford, 4.30-6pm, £4 per session, 01432 340555. Thursday CANTORION LLANDRINDOD Mixed choir, early/classical music. Howey VH, 7.45pm, 01874 754774. First Thursdays BLACK HILL TUNE CLUB 2pm at the Crown Inn Longtown. Free. 01432 263495. Friday LITTLE HEREFORD VOICES COMMUNITY CHOIR We are a non-audition choir formed 7 years ago with 30+ mixed voices. Rehearsing at Little Hereford Village Hall, 7.30pm- 9.15pm. Subscriptions £3 per session (2018/2019 rate). Broad repertoire (usually 3 & 4 parts) – all welcome. More information, term dates etc: lhvoices.wix.com/home Friday BUZZY BEATS! A fun music filled morning for the under 5s. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 10.30am-11.30am, £6, £5 sibling, 01743 234970. Friday MUSIC TIME For under 5s. The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury, 10.30am-11.30am, 01743 234970. Friday FAMILY MUSIC MAKERS Fun sessions for parents and toddlers 12.30-2pm, £4 per adult and child pair, under 1s free. The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.

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Wednesdays fortnightly PLAY IT BY EAR Scottish tunes. Stirring strathspeys, danceable jigs, brooding airs and romping reels from the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. Tunes are taught at a gentle pace, with plenty of help and encouragement along the way. All melody instruments welcome! Kitty Greenwood: www.folkfiddleteacher.co.uk £52 (8 weeks) or £7.50 p.w. The Pilgrim Centre, Craven Arms, 7.30 to 9.30 pm To book your place, contact Kitty, 01584 841564 Wednesday LUDLOW LARKS COMMUNITY CHOIR Led by Polly Bolton. Songs from around the world. Ludlow Women’s Centre, 7.30pm-9.30pm. 01584 823609 or info@oak-barn.co.uk or www.jollypages.co.uk/larks Wednesday MUSIC MAKING WITH A BEAT BANG BONG Creative classes, dementia friendly. The Courtyard, Hereford, 2-3.30pm, £2 per session, 01432 340555. Thursday EDGE CHAMBER CHOIR Auditioned chamber choir led by Ros Crouch. Friends Meeting House, Ludlow, 7.30-9.30pm. 01584 841053 or ros.crouch@gmail.com Thursday KINGTON COMMUNITY Choir rehearsals term time 6.45-8.30pm at Kington Primary School. Formed in 2014 we are a non-auditioning mixed choir of all ages. Website: kccchoir.wordpress.com email: kccherefordshire@gmail.com Thursday CLUNSONGBIRDS 10 -11.30am in Hightown Hall. Songs to brighten up the day, all taught by ear. £5 per week. Led by Sue Harris 01547 550158 sumarieharris@btinternet.com

band directory ACOUSTIC DUO, ‘SMITH JOHNSON’, have recently reformed and offer a repertoire of original material, along with some interesting covers of the likes of The Beatles, Led Zeppelin and Family. Smith & Johnson are - Dave Haigney-Smith (Sultana Brothers), vocals and harmonica. Martin Johnson (previously, The Blues Occasionals), guitar and harmonies. Original, live and local! Contact Martin - 01686 411089 / 07400 190040. Dave - 01686 688408 / 07957 520235. Available for house parties. ADD A BAND - Real instrument backing to your own music. Perfect for singer songwriters etc. Studio near Newtown. Www.addaband.co.uk, 07515 401635. APPLEBY STONE Live acoustic duo/trio, guitar, flute, saxophones, voices, double bass, jazz, folk, R&B, pop, many originals, perfect for private and public events. applebystone.com 07979 542 449. BANDAMANIA Community band playing wild and wonderful traditional music. Perfect for ceilidhs, parties and all sorts of local events. Sue Harris 01547 550158 sumarieharris@btinternet.com THE BUTCHER’S DOGS - Two crazy, high octane Irish Bluegrass Country Americana Rockabilly loving dudes with a lust for life have guitars, banjos and mandolins to bring a borderland Ho-Down to a place of your choice. Will travel, have played in London, Liverpool, Bristol and Cardiff. Contact Toby 07870 781853, John 01544 230699, email john.wood795@btinternet.com CATCH22 is a lively and energetic party band playing a wide range of well known hits from the 70s, 80s, 90s, 00s in their own inimitable retro-rock style. For bookings call Mel on 07903 104877 or email meltons5@hotmail.com Join us on facebook.com/Catch22.Wales CHRISIE J LOCAL VOCALIST! I sing Jazz. Soul, Musical Theatre, Pop and Rock. For more information or to make a booking email chrisiej20@gmail.com or phone 07968 893719. Have a look at my social media for performance videos and more information. Also looking for a band so get in touch if interested. DISKAN Breton-Irish-Balkan music, well established band with wide touring and festival experience, available for gigs, private events, ceilidhs, art’s centre performances. Various formats available (from two to four musicians: flute, fiddle, guitar, bouzouki, double bass, vocals). Follow us on Facebook. Tel: 07588 858010. Email: imiletitch@aol.co.uk ENGLISH DULCIMER DUO Sue and Lisa both play Hammer Dulcimers, conjuring up evocative music with their interpretations of traditional tunes and jaunty eighteenth century melodies. The effect of their combined sounds is spellbinding and suitable for a wide variety of happenings. Contact info@englishdulcimer.co.uk

THE FORDSONS. The Fordson family present a programme of old-timey, mountain and early bluegrass music - the content is morally good. String band music from the early 20th century - breakdowns, fiddle and banjo tunes and cautionary songs of love and loss. Contact Pa Fordson on 01981 241436 or email thefordsons@gmail.com

HOT CLIMATE Ultimate party band, best 6-piece line up ever. For top musical entertainment at your party/ wedding/festival or corporate function. Book now! New footage on www.hotclimate.co.uk. Contact Charlie 01568 613895 or mobile 07702 528088 anytime! THE LUDLOW JAZZ COLLECTIVE Local Quartet/Quintet with singer if required, playing smooth sounds of well-known standards, Latin and blues. Available for all types of events and celebrations. Contact Paul Brooks 07980 822014. Email pppbrooks@gmail.com LITTLE RUMBA This is a band that will entertain and delight any audience that has its wits about it and has an ear for beautiful melodies infectious beats and songs that tell stories. From Winchcombe Live “Absolutely fantastic evening from you guys tonight. We had so many positive comments from the audience; very gratifying! Great musical talent, great humour, variety, and warmth of performance.” Contact Jacqui Savage 07966 943314 Email – jaxbass.xs@btinternet.com http://www.littlerumba.com MAMMAFUNK are a 6-piece funk and soul band available for parties, weddings, corporate and charity events. Covering classic and modern hits we are also available to offer a bespoke set list for any specific song requests you may have. www.mammafunk.com Call 078144 86028 / 079693 27030. MELOMANICS Principally a wacky Duo with an amazingly dynamic sound, playing their eclectic and cosmopoloitan repertoire with engaging humour and infectious energy (sustainable). Far more than just great music. And stilts if appropriate. Find out just how much fun a ceilidh really can be. Either with the minimal, but inspirational option of Tim calling and playing, or if really necessary, with a separate caller. Ideal for parties, weddings, fund-raising events, festivals, shows, pubs, restaurants, etc. Scottish, Irish and French-themed specialities (Timoléon pour vos soirées francaises). For info call Tim on 01743 719438, or Rich 01743 718612. Email tim@melomanics.co.uk. Website www.melomanics.co.uk THE RAGTIME JUG ORCHESTRA A roots string-band (duo) recreating the sounds of the early 20th century America, playing a good-time mix of blues, skiffle and Americana music. We like to get audiences involved! Available for festival, events, parties, folk clubs, pubs and bars; performance presentations and workshops for all occasions too. Web: www.ragtimejug.co.uk Contact: John; 01594 861151. Email: info@ragtimejug.co.uk Facebook. com: ragtime jug orchestra. RHYTHM THIEVES Funky, folky and fun. Firm favourites at festivals, pubs, parties and events around the Midlands and beyond, Rhythm Thieves are a lively must-see band who deliver an unforgettable and highly entertaining night out. “Full of fire and enthusiasm” Mike Harding, BBC Radio 2 “Great, super, lovely - our resident band” Genevieve Tudor. BBC Radio Midlands Folk Show. “If they don’t make you smile, you’re probably dead.” Wheaton Aston Folk Festival Tel: 01568 770 134, e-mail rhythmthieves@hotmail.com

SAMBUCA Ludlow based acoustic trio, playing a nice mix of jazz standards, classic blues, sambas etc. For more information call Richard 07974 399524. SEAN SAYE Singer/guitarist, professional, self contained, large repertoire. Music mostly, but not exclusively, from the 60’s and 70’s. Great sound. Contact tel: 07734 399497 or email seansaye@yahoo.co.uk. FInd me on YouTube: Sean Saye. www.seansaye.co.uk SILVER BRANCH (Ceilidh and Concert Band). CEILIDH BAND with caller. Available for weddings/birthday parties/fund raisers, etc. For photos/videos please see our Facebook page. For further enquiries, ring David on 01981 540832 or Anna on 07980 961187. SILVER BRANCH (UN-CALLED FOR) - Five piece cutting edge instrumental Folk Band. Available for concerts/gigs. Tel nos. as above. SINGLED OUT Experienced, 3-piece band covering the best pop and rock music from the 50’s to the current era. We focus on great tunes that don’t usually get played by other bands, but which everyone will know. Of course, we do some of the more usual songs as well! www.singledoutband.com email: info@singledoutband. com Phone 07518 291 676. SIR DANCELOT 4/5 piece ceilidh/twmpath band. Far and away the best exponents of traditional dance music of the British Isles and beyond for miles around and leagues beneath. Concertina, mandolin, fiddles, whistles, cittern, jews harp... Available for weddings, parties and public events. For information and bookings, contact: Cornelius 01686 411147 corns@mousemusic.co.uk or Peter 07561 820509. www.sirdancelot.co.uk

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SLIPPERY SLOPE Silly, melancholy and beautiful music played on accordion, fiddle, guitar and steel pan. From ska to klezmer via a Parisian cafe and a Russian vodka bar. For more info please call Jo or Ben on 01981 510136 see www.slipperyslope.org.uk or email slipperyslope@hotmail.com STONED CHERRIES Are: Dave Evans, guitar, mandolin, vocals; Roger Pugh, guitar, mandola, vocals; Aly May, whistles, vocals and Matt Donaldson, bass, percussion and vocals. A dynamic folk / rock fusion of original, traditional and modern songs and tunes. Roger 01885 483425 / 07779 694615 / pugh@live.co.uk or Dave 01886 822132 / 07817 220016 / dgand2@btinternet. com www.dgand2.wix.com/thestonedcherries STEADY EDD & THE BOOGIEMEN Boogie Woogie and its best, jazz and soul - let the good times roll! Contact Edd, on 01432 769077, www.steadyedd.co.uk THE SULTANA BROTHERS Fine R&B from one of the best bands around! The ultimate hip swingin’, foot tappin’ party band - guaranteed to help you dance the night away. For bookings/enquiries contact Phil 07791 129391 or Adam 07855 037092. Website www.thesultanabrothers. vpweb.co.uk or find us on Facebook.com/thesultanabros THE VILLAGE QUIRE spine-tingling harmonies sung with all the emotional clout, subtlety of expression and love of life that you get when voices are raised together in song. Sensational vocals mingled with enthralling stories. Various shows to book, including ‘Songs for Silas’ melting harmonies and tall tales inspired by H. E. Bates’ evergreen My Uncle Silas. “... Absolutely delighted that you have chosen to weave your magical sound around that old rogue, Silas.” Victoria Wicks (Skins, Shadowlands and H. E. Bates’ grand-daughter). For bookings / further info ring 01497 847676 www.villagequire.org.uk / www.songsforsilas.org.uk VINTAGE JAZZ REVIVAL Ludlow-based, 6-piece, New Orleans/Trad band. Comprising trumpet, sax, trombone, banjo, tuba and washboard, playing and singing popular foot-tapping songs mostly from the 1920’s, 30’s and 40’s. Available for all functions. See us every Tuesday at the Rose and Crown in Ludlow. Tel: Rob 01584 318088, email: vintagejazzrevival@gmail.com website: www.vintagejazzreival.co.uk WHISKEY RIVER is a 5/6 piece electric Americana band that play swamp blues, Cajun, Zydeco and good country music to set the dance floor rocking. To suit smaller venues and smaller budgets, pruned down acoustic versions of the band are available as “The Whiskey River Quartet”, “The Whiskey River Trio” or as a Duo [“The Whiskey River Boys”]. Laissez les bon temps rouler!! Contact Martin, phone: 07846 669890, 01432 342018, email: martin@ whiskeyriver.co.uk. website: www.whiskeyriver.co.uk TRIO TANGENTE Violin and vocal led spicy fun energetic Latin/Tango/Hot Club/ Gypsy influenced band. For all occasions. Contact Faith 07870 320022. XL’S Maximum R ‘n’ B, Feelgood Rock & Roll. 01588 650686.

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

theatre PERFORMANCE Fri 3, Tues 7, Fri 10 & Sat 11 May THE STICK MAKER TALES NATIONAL THEATRE WALES. Shepherd Geth Roberts (Llion Williams) might be getting on in years, but he still lives alone, high in the Elan Valley. But now Geth faces his greatest challenge: his sight is failing and if he can’t see, then he can’t work the farm. Suitable for ages 14+. 3 May - Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7.45pm, £12/£10, 01686 614555. 7 May - Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £10/£12, 01874 611622. 10 & 11 May - CARAD, East St, Rhayader, 7.30pm, £12/£10, 01597 810561 Fri 3 May THE SPIRIT SISTERS An evening of mediumship. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £15, 01600 772467. Thurs 9 May & Tues 4 & Sun 30 June HORMONAL HOUSEWIVES Join Vicki Michelle and the Hormonal Housewives as they blast their witty way through a catalogue of women’s bits: weight gain, mood swings, moody teenagers, men, zumba, sex, bikini waxes, chocolate and more. 9 May - Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7.30pm, £24, 01686 614555. 4 & 30 June - The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £27/£25, 01432 340555. Fri 10 & Thurs 30 May RADIO ACTIVE Starring Angus Deayton, Helen Atkinson Wood, Michael Fenton Stevens and Philip Pope. Classic scripts from the award-winning Radio 4 show. 10 May - Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 8pm, £20, 01600 772467. 30 May - The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555. Radio Active

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Sat 11 May THE 39 STEPS OUR STAR THEATRE COMPANY. Four actors. Dozens of characters. One thrilling, hilarious adventure. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, £12/£8, 01885 488575. Sat 11 May ISOSCELES TRIANGLE UNITY PRODUCTIONS. Three short plays that explore overly eccentric characters and how they form relationships with people around them. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 3pm, £5 cash only, 01497 821762. Sat 11 & Sun 12 May DREAMBOYS With special guest appearances from some of the UK’s TV shows such as The X Factor, Britain’s Got Talent, Celebrity Big Brother, Loose Women, This Morning, Geordie Shore and The Only Way is Essex. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555. Sat 11 & Fri 31 May THE TRIALS OF OSCAR WILDE EUROPEAN ARTS COMPANY present this dramatisation of the libel and criminal trials of Oscar Wilde, written by his grandson Merlin Holland. 11 May - Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £15.50/£13.50, 01743 281281. 31 May - The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555. Sat 11 May, Mon 3 & Tues 4 June JANE EYRE HOTBUCKLE THEATRE COMPANY. After a harsh and cruel childhood, the young Jane becomes the governess to the daughter of the enigmatic Mr Rochester. 11 May - Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7.30pm, £13, students £10, 07967 517125. 3 & 4 June - Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, Tues 2.30pm, £15.50/£13.50, 01743 281281. Wed 15 & Thurs 16 May THE THREE MUSKETEERS LE NAVET BETE. With four actors and over 30 characters, this will be a hilarious, chaotic adventure. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, audio description and touch tour available on Thurs 6pm, 01432 340555.

Fri 17 May THE DEATH SHOW Death. A bit grim, isn’t it? Morbid, macabre and even unmentionable, but does it have to be that way? Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £15/£13, 01743 281281.

Fri 17 May THE KAISER AND I LIGHTHOUSE THEATRE & PONTARDAWE ARTS CENTRE. A new one-act play. Europe stands on the brink of war. The Kaiser’s dancing mistress waits for her pupil. His army waits for their orders. Let the dancing begin... Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7.45pm, £11, 01686 614555. Sat 18 May SHYLOCK The tragic, funny and often unbelievable life of fiction’s most famous Jew. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £10/£12, 01874 611622. Sat 18 May CHOICE GRENFELL Remembering one of the great female comedians, performed by Airlie Scott. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 8pm, £14, 01600 772467. Thurs 23 May CREATION STORIES An intimate show performed by actors with learning disabilities. Using small scale puppetry, the audience is drawn into a collection of stories and will see the world created. For 10-12 people who interact directly with the actors/puppets. The Courtyard, Hereford, 4pm & 7pm, 01432 340555. Thurs 23 May ORPHEUS THE FLANAGAN COLLECTIVE present this theatrical storytelling with music, re-imagines an ancient story of love, loss and adventure with an epic tale relevant to the present day. Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton, 7pm, £16/£12 includes supper, 01547 550377. Thurs 23 May ORLANDO A comedic tale of an immortal poet, whose gender cannot be pinned down, whose spirit cannot be caged. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £12/£10, schools £8, 01874 611622. Thurs 23 & Fri 24 May SWEENEY TODD NPTC. In C.G. Bond’s version of the old melodrama, Todd has some grounds for his wicked activities: his wife was abducted by the Judge and his daughter abandoned, while he himself was deported on a false charge. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7.30pm, £12/£8, 01686 614555. Sat 25 May THE AUDACIOUS MR ASTLEY Chris Barltrop’s much praised one-man play about the birth of circuses. This is an Edinburgh Fringe Preview performance. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, £10, 01885 488575. Fri 31 May - Sun 2 June THE CHEF SHOW RAGGED EDGE PRODUCTIONS. A fusion of play and cookery demonstation. Two actors play all the roles in the story of a busy night in the local curry house. They are also joined by a chef from your very own local restaurant, offering a spicy cookery demonstration. Includes a chance to share food and conversation with your local chef and the cast. 31 May - Fownhope New Memorial Hall, 7pm, £10/£5, 01432 860221. 1 June - Quatt VH, 7.30pm, £10/£6, 01746 781759. 2 June - Clungunford Parish Hall, 4pm, £10/£5/£25, 01588 660152. Arts Alive.

Mon 27 May - Sat 1 June THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN Starring Samantha Womack and adapted from Paula Hawkins’ novel. This gripping new play will keep you guessing until the final moment. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, Wed & Sat matinee, 2.30pm, £30.50-£19.50, 01743 281281. Tues 28 May - Sat 1 June HUSH NOW FERAL PRODUCTIONS & THE COURTYARD. Nine women sing the unsung stories of Herefordshire’s mother and baby institutes. Flinging wide the closed doors, heard and seen at last. Hereford Cathedral School. Meet at Number 1, Castle St, Hereford, 7.30pm, Sat matinee 3pm, £10/£8, 01432 340555. Pre-show events from 7pm in High Town, leading to Cathedral Close. Not suitable for children. Wed 29 May THREE MEN IN A BOAT One-man show featuring Giles Shenton playing the part of Jerome K Jerome as he recounts the hilarious story of his boating holiday along the River Thames with his two companions and Montmorency the dog. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £14/£12, students £7.50, 01873 850805. Fri 31 May - Sun 2 June A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM BRECON LITTLE THEATRE have retained all the important bits and added music, dancing, silliness and magic to deliver their usual family friendly performance. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, Fri & Sat 7pm, Sat & Sun 2pm, £10, family £35, 01874 611622. Tues 4 June ACHILLES COMPANY OF WOLVES. Achilles tells the story of the hero of the Greeks during the Trojan War. A fusion of storytelling, dance and song re-imagines the Greek myth. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £14/£12, students £7.50, 01873 850805.

MUSICAL THEATRE & OPERA Fri 3 & Sat 4 May MAGIC OF THE MUSICALS, SONGS FROM STAGE AND SCREEN HMTC. A special concert celebrating songs from stage and screen and also include performances from HMTC’s award winning Youth Group. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555. Until Sat 4 May THE KING & I HEREFORD MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY bring a fresh, dynamic, energetic and slick take on this classic. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, Saturday matinee 2.30pm, £22-£20/£20-£18, 01432 340555. Thurs 2 - Sat 4 May CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG MAD COW PRODUCTIONS. A high-flying, fun-filled adventure for the entire family. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, Thurs-Sat 7.30pm, Fri & Sat matinee 2.30pm, £23.50-£15.50, schools £16, 01743 281281.

Sat 4 May FIDELIO - BEETHOVEN IN WELSH OPRA CYMRU present a new Welsh language version. The inspiring story of the bravery of a woman who rescues her husband from political execution. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £14/£12, 01874 611622. Wed 8 May THREE EMOS SMASHING MIRRORS THEATRE present a new musical about gigs, grandparents and clashing generations. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.45pm, 01432 340555. Wed 8 - Fri 10 May ATLANTIC LADIES LOVE LEE PRODUCTIONS. The true story of three women in a boat who bravely became the oldest female team to row across the ocean. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £15, 01743 281281. Tues 14 - Sat 18 May OKLAHOMA A.A.O.D.S. Present this well-loved piece of musical theatre. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7pm, Sat 6pm, £12, 01873 850805. Tues 21 & Wed 22 May A NICE DILEMMA / TRIAL BY JURY WORCESTER GILBERT & SULLIVAN SOCIETY. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7.30pm, £12, Students £6, 07967 517125. Fri 24 & Sat 25 May FOOTLOOSE THE MUSICAL CURTAIN CALL THEATRE COMPANY. Based on the 1980s hit film. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, Fri 7.30pm, Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm, £18-£15, 01743 281281. Sat 25 May STARLIGHT NIGHTS THE STARLIGHT COMPANY and Hereford Sixth Form College students present a handpicked collection of songs and dances from the best movies, musicals and chart hits. The Courtyard, Hereford, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

CHILDREN’S THEATRE Thurs 2 May ELMER THE PATCHWORK ELEPHANT Featuring a menagerie of loveable puppets, tells the tale of an elephant that stands out. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 1.30pm, £12/£10, children £8, 01873 850805. Wed 8 & Thurs 9 May ZOG FRECKLE PRODUCTIONS & ROSE THEATRE KINGSTON. Large in size and keen in nature, Zog is so eager to win a golden star at Madam Dragon’s school. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, Wed 4.30pm, Thurs 10.30am & 1.30pm, £15.50, children £13.50, schools £11, 01743 281281. Sat 11 May I AM TURTLE THE MAKESHIFT ENSEMBLE. An enthralling delve into the great oceans to hear Turtle’s story and what we can do to take care of their home. The Courtyard, Hereford, 11am, 01432 340555.

ASSEMBLY ROOMS, LUDLOW Mon - Go MAD in Ludlow, 5-6.30pm, Oscars. Contact Simon 07506 478235 & Suzanne 07484 289215 or email hello@gomadinludlow. org Sat - Ludwig Academy of Musical Theatre. 7-11 years 1-2pm, 12-16 years 2-3pm. Oscars. Contact Jack Ludwig, 077922 66225. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow.

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THEATR IEUENTID / BRYCHEINIOG YOUTH THEATRE With weekly sessions tailored to suit the needs of each year group, from 4 years and up. Mondays 3.45pm 4.45pm Roundabout, Reception & Years 1 & 2. Wednesdays 5pm - 6pm Junior Youth, Years 3,4 & 5. Wednesdays 6pm - 7pm Junior Youth, Years 6,7 & 8. Thursdays 8.30pm - 10pm Senior Youth, Years 9, 10 & 11, 16 - 25. Call 01874 611622, www.brycheiniog.co.uk

Fri 24 May RWTSH RATSH RALA RWDINS ARAD GOCH. Join the adventures of Rwla, as our favourite characters try to solve Dewin Dwl’s big secret! Suitable for children aged 3-8 years. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 10am, £6, 01873 850805.

Tuesdays (during term time) PRESTEIGNE YOUTH THEATRE for ages 9 - 13 years 4.30pm - 6pm £4 per week. More info: info@midborderarts.com / 01544 267163. PYT is open to any young person.

Thurs 30 May THERE WAS AN OLD LADY WHO SWALLOWED A FLY THE PEOPLE’S THEATRE COMPANY. Relive the delights of this charming tale complete with a feast of sing along songs. The Courtyard, Hereford, 12pm, 01432 340555.

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.

DRAMA WORKSHOPS Sun 26 & Mon 27 May TWO EVENINGS OF MUSIC AND DRAMA Open mic and more. In honour and memory of Mike James. If you would like to get involved on stage or on the night get in touch with Chrisie, 01568 612583 or chrisiej20@gmail.com

Tuesdays YOUTH THEATRE for 7-14 year-olds after school. Ledbury Market Theatre, 01432 383663.

Thursdays and Saturdays SHROPSHIRE YOUTH THEATRE Providing training in a range of theatre skills for ages 5-25. All abilities welcome. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury. Contact Maggie Love: 07813 026367. Thursdays IMPULSIVE THEATRE COMPANY For ages 13-19. The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury, 5-6.45pm, 07916 277928. Alternate Fridays (term time) HAVE A GO SHAKESPEARE All welcome, £5. Wyeside, Builth Wells, details Sue Best, 01597 811487.

GOMADINLUDLOW Our inclusive Youth Theatre Group (ages 8-18) runs Drama Workshops 5-6:30pm Mondays in term-time* at “Oscar’s” in the Assembly Rooms. Enjoy Sessions from only £5 when booking a whole term. e-mail hello@gomadinludlow.org - or call 07484 289 215. *term-time = according to the Shropshire Local Authority Calendar. MID POWYS YOUTH THEATRE Tuesdays Junior Youth Theatre 9-13, 4.30pm-6pm. Wyeside Arts Centre, Builth Wells Senior Youth Theatre 14+ 7pm-9.30pm. The Drama Centre, Llandrindod Wells. Contact Ralph Bolland on 07810 350994. COURTYARD THEATRE, HEREFORD Wed - Courtyard Kids, reception 4.15-5pm, Year 2, 5pm, £63.50 per term. Sat - Junior Youth Theatre. From Year 3 - Year 9, phone for times, £68.50 per term. Wed - Intermediate Youth Theatre. For years 10 & 11, 6pm, £70.50 per term. Fri Senior Youth Theatre, for ages 16+, 6.30pm, £73.50 per term. Thurs - Courtyard Musical Theatre, 7.15pm, £68 per term, contact Laura Gale 07725 357531. Mons - Drama Tots,10am – 10.45am, Ages 2-4, £4 per session, £1 per extra child. Mon - Bromyard Conquest Kids (Reception & Year 1), 3.45pm, £36 per term. Bromyard Juniors (Year 3-6) 4.50-5.30pm, £39 per term. Bromyard Intermediates (Year 7-9), 6pm, £43 per term. Bromyard Seniors (Year 10+), 7.30pm, £46 per term. Wed - Kington Juniors (Year 2-6) 4-4.45pm, £36 per term. Kington Intermediates (Year 7- 9), 5pm-6pm, £39 per term. Kington Seniors (Years 10+) 6pm – 7.30pm, £43 per termThe Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.

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Tues 14 May COMEDY & CURRY Telford Comedy Club. Featuring Masai Graham, Paul Mutagejja and more. Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford, 7.30pm, £8 including meal, £5 show only, 01952 610888. Sun 19 May NOISE NEXT DOOR This cheeky, charming improv comedy quartet transform audience suggestions into fantastically funny scenes and songs. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £16.50, 01743 281281.

Poetry & Storytelling Wed 1 May OCCUPY THE WRITING ROOM. Writers from the regular Feral/ Courtyard sessions stake a performance claim on the darkest corners of the building and fly the flag for fresh invention. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.45pm, 01432 340555. Tues 21 May WILL BURNS + HANNAH PEEL Fuse poetry and electronic music. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £12, 01743 281281. Wed 22 May & Wed 26 June POETRY BREAKFAST With Anna Dreda. Aardvark Books, Brampton Bryan, near Bucknell, 9.30am, £8. annadreda@icloud.com Thurs 23 May THE GRUFFALO AND OTHER STORIES He’s back for another charming show together with his creator and Savoy Patron Julia Donaldson. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 4.30pm, £12, £8 under 16s, 01600 772467.

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Thurs 2 & Sun 12 May SEANN WALSH: AFTER THIS ONE, I’M GOING HOME For ages 14+. 2 May - Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 8pm, £15, 01600 772467. 12 May - The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7.30pm, £15, 01952 728911. Fri 3 May JUSTIN MOORHOUSE: NORTHERN JOKER These days Justin’s not certain about anything apart from uncertainty... The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7.30pm, £14, 01952 728911. Thurs 9 May RICH HALL’S HOEDOWN For ages 14+. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 8pm, £17, 01600 772467.

Fri 10 May FRIDAY NIGHT COMEDY! Featuring Cal Stewart, Jon Wagstaffe, plus appearances from Alice Campion, Ali Hancock and James Ryan with MC Stefan Evans. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8.30pm, £8, cash only, 01497 821762.

Thurs 23 May - Sun 2 June HAY FESTIVAL Comedians include Bill Bailey, Jimmy Carr, Mae Martin, Dylan Moran, Sara Pascoe, Marcus Brigstocke, Sindhu Vee, Jo Brand, Nish Kumar, Paul Merton’s Impro Chums, Rachel Parris, Sandi Toksvig. Hay-on-Wye, www.hayfestival.org 01497 822629. Fri 24 - Mon 27 May HOWTHELIGHTGETSIN FESTIVAL Comedians include Micky Overman, Huge Davies, Ben Van Der Velde, Maisie Adam, Robyn Perkins, Glenn Moore, Phil Wang, Brett Goldstein, Tony Law, Jess Fostekew, Lou Sanders, Stuart Laws, Laura Lexx, Olga Koch, Eleanor Tiernan, Alex Kealy, Garrett Millerick, Heidi Regan, Sarah Benetto and Ahir Shah. Hay-on-Wye, www.howthelightgetsin.org. Sun 26 May STEWART FRANCIS INTO THE PUNSET Star of Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo and Crackerjack. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £27, 01743 281281. Sun 2 June TOM STADE - I SWEAR TO... Direct from the Edinburgh Festival and armed with his usual swagger and playful sense of mischief. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £19, 01743 281281. Thurs 6 & Fri 7 June REGINALD D HUNTER: FACING THE BEAST Stand-up comedy’s coolest customer. 6 June Oakengates Theatre, Telford, 8pm, 01952 382382. 7 June - Arts Centre, Aberystwyth, 8pm, 01970 623232.

Talks May BRECKNOCK ARTS SOCIETY 14 May - Nicola Moorby, ‘The Great British Paint Off, Constable v Turner’. 11 June - Bertie Pearce. ‘The Punch and Judy Show’. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 2.30pm, 01874 611622. May HEREFORD ARTS APPRECIATION SOCIETY 10 May - Outing to Ironbridge. The Kindle Centre, by ASDA, Hereford, 01432 890469. May SOUTH WEST SHROPSHIRE GARDENING CLUB 22 May - ‘Kitchen Garden Herbs’, a talk by Rob & Kim Hurst. Lydbury North VH, 7.30pm, £5, www.gardeningshropshire.co.uk

May & June HAY CAMERA CLUB 7 May - ‘Street Photography’, a talk by Damien Demolder. 14 May - Competition with Hereford Camera Club. 4 June - Competition with Borders Camera Club, theme ‘Patterns in Nature’. 11 June - Competition with Christchurch N.Z. Camera Club, theme ‘Abstract’. All meetings at Masonic Hall, Hay-on-Wye, 7.30pm, £5, www.haycameraclub.co.uk May and June ROSSITER BOOKS AUTHOR EVENTS 7 May - Elizabeth Macneal, ‘The Doll Factory’, Rossiter Books, Ross-on-Wye. 31 May - Alison Weir, ‘Anna of Kleve’, Grange Court, Leominster, 01568 611766. 1 June - Alison Weir, ‘Anna of Kleve’, Penyard House, Ross-on-Wye. All at 7pm, 01989 564464. Wed 1 May ESCLEYSIDE GARDENING CLUB ‘A Flora of Armenia’. A talk by Stuart Hedley. Escleyside Hall, Michaelchurch Escley, 7.30pm, £4, all welcome. Thurs 2 May & Thurs 6 June LUDLOW ART SOCIETY 2 May - “Figurative ceramic sculpture” by artist, sculptor and educator Sharon Griffin. Ludlow Mascall Centre. 6 June ‘The Life of a Micro Artist’, by world famous micro engraver, Graham Short. Studio, Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm, non-members £6 on the door. 01584 873182. Mon 6 May THE MUSIC OF TREES Original music by award-winning guitarist Geoff Robb plus talk from local luthier Richard Osbourne. Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton, 7pm, £16, 01547 550377. Mon 6 May HERBAL MEDICINE: A MODERN HERBALIST Talk by Rowan McOnegal, a qualified medical herbalist and teacher. Part of Presteigne Food and Flower Festival. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 12pm, free. Tues 7 May CONVERSATIONS AT THE CHAPEL With Nicci Gerrard, writer, campaigner and novelist. The Chapel, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, 01873 852690. Wed 8 May BROMYARD & DISTRICT LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY ‘Garlic, Gods and Galen in Roman Gloucestershire’, a talk by John Putley. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, £4, free if joining on the night. Sat 11 May THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THRIVING & SURVIVING A conversation with Sunday Times best selling author, Sophie Sabbage. Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton, 2-5pm, £10, 01547 550377. Tues 14 May & Tues 11 June THE ARTS SOCIETY HEREFORD (TASH) 14 May - ‘The Lacoon Statue’. An illustrated lecture by Isabelle Image. St John’s Methodist Church Hall, St Owen St, Hereford. 11 June - ‘Van Gogh: Serenity Will Come’, an illustrated lecture by Maureen Schild. The Green Dragon, Broad St, Hereford. 2.15pm, £9 guests, new members welcome, refreshments available. www.theartssocietyhereford.org.uk, 01568 797703. Wed 15 May OF SONS AND SKIES Talk by Robert Arley, revealing the complexity and enormity of aerial warfare in the Second World War. Kingsland Village Hall, 7.30pm, £5 from Kingsland shop, www.ofsonsandskies.com

Twenty stories infused with the mysterious folklore of the Welsh Marches.

“Strange old folk tales don’t inevitably live forever. They need new energy to survive – and a fresh storytelling voice can uncover long-lost levels of meaning. David Phelps, connoisseur of Welsh Border Gothic, is a vital part of a tradition as old as time.” Phil Rickman.

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Wed 15 May LEOMINSTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY ‘Archaeological Finds’, a talk by Peter Reavill. Grange Court, Pinsley Rd, Leominster, 7.30pm, members free, visitors welcome £4 on the door. Sat 18 May MORTIMER HISTORY SOCIETY ‘The Mortimers to 1330: from Wigmore to Ruler of England’. Leominster Priory, 10am-6.45pm, £22.50, members £17.50, lunch (optional) £12, 01584 831654, wwwlmortimerhistorysociety.org.uk Tues 21 May CHRISTIAN SCIENCE LECTURE ‘How Spiritual Perception Brings Healing’. A talk by Mr Alex Fischer. The Courtyard, Hereford, 6.30pm, 01432 340555. Tues 21 May MILLICHAP PEACE FUND LECTURE ‘War No More’, lecture by Bruce Kent. The Meeting House, King St, Hereford, 7.30pm, all welcome. Wed 22 May SOUTH SHROPSHIRE GARDENING CLUB ‘Kitchen Garden Herbs’. A talk by Rob and Kim Hurst. Lydbury North Village Hall, 7.30pm, £5 including refreshments, all welcome, 01588 680454. Wed 22 May DAVID GOWER - ON THE FRONT FOOT Expect tales from captaining his national team to victory in the Ashes, as well as memories of flying that Tiger Moth over Queensland. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £21.50, 01743 281281. Thurs 23 May ARTS SOCIETY MID WALES & BORDERS ‘Portmeirion - An Italianate Fantasy in Wales’. A talk by Matthew Williams. The Royal Oak Hotel, Welshpool, 2.30pm, £6, 01938 555938.

Thurs 23 May - Sun 2 June HAY FESTIVAL Storytellers and novelists include Pat Barker, Anna Burns, Javier Cercas, James Ellroy, Ken Follett, Stephen Fry, Amitav Ghosh, Matt Haig, Siri Hustvedt, Ian McEwan, Arundhati Roy, Elif Shafak, Leila Slimani, Eric Vuillard, Jeanette Winterson, Marcus Zusak. Anita Anand, Karen Armstrong, Carole Cadwalladr, David Cannadine, Jared Diamond, Danny Dorling, Peter Frankopan, A. C. Grayling, Germaine Greer, Bettany Hughes, David Lammy, David Olusoga, Fintan O’Toole, Steven Pinker, Hallie Rubenhold, Philippe Sands, Simon Schama, Keir Starmer, Naomi Wolf, Lucy Worsley. Enviromental programme includes Steven Pinker, Joan Bakewell, Thomas Bollyky, John Browne, Camilla Cavendish, Hannah Critchlow, Paul Davies, Jo Dunkley,

Noel Fitzpatrick, Steve Jones, Kathryn Mannix, David Nott, Venki Ramakrishnan, Martin Rees, Marcus du Sautoy, Steven Strogatz. Mike Berners-Lee, Julia Blackburn, Monty Don, Dieter Helm, Tony Juniper, Prue Leith, Robert Macfarlane, Mary Robinson, Andrea Wulf. For young people:- Julia Donaldson, Judith Kerr, Michael Rosen, Nick Sharratt, Francesca Simon, Robert Winston and Yuval Zommer. Humza Arshad, Cerrie Burnell, Jessie Burton, Lauren Child, Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Cressida Cowell, Michelle Paver, Michael Morpurgo, Onjali Q Raúf, Chris Riddell, Katherine Rundell, Jacqueline Wilson. Hay-on-Wye, www.hayfestival.org 01497 822629. Fri 24 - Mon 27 May HOWTHELIGHTGETSIN FESTIVAL Ground-breaking ideas from the world’s leading thinkers and fresh perspectives from new voices. Speakers include Alistair McGrath, Ann John, Anatole Kaletsky, Angela Eagle, Anna Soubry, Barry Barnes, Barry C Smith, Bart Streumer, Ben Allanach, Catherine Heymans, Chakravarthi Ram-Prasad, Cumrun Vafa, Danielle Sands, Daphna Joel, David Aaronovitch, David Blunkett, David Malone, Dawn Butler, Donald Hoffman, Elif Saracan, Ella McPherson, Ella Whelan, Emily Thomas, George Galloway, Grace Blakeley, Heather Peto, Helen Lederer, Helen Lewis, Helen-Ann Hartley, Hilary Lawson, J McKenzie Alexander, Jan Westerhoff, Janne Teller, Joanna Gosling, Joanna Kavenna, Joanna Williams, John Dupre, John Ellis, Jon Lansman, Julia Long, Julian Baggini, Julian Barbour, Justin Smith, Lawrence Freedman, Linda Yueh, Lindsey German, Liz Truss, Lucy Johnstone, Mark Salter, Marta Hallina, Mary Ann Sieghart, Mary-Jane Rubenstein, Massimo Pigliucci, Michael Howard, Michael Lynskey, Minna Salami, Myriam Francois, Nancy Cartwright, Nicky Morgan, Nigel Inkster, Nigel Shadbolt, Nivi Manchanda, Paul Boghossian, Paul Mason, Peter York, Philip Collins, Philip Dodd, Phillip Blond, Rajan Datar, Rana Mitter, Rebecca Roache, Richard Bentall, Richard Burgon, Robert Rowland-Smith, Roger Bolton, Roger Penrose, Romina Padrio, Rowan Pelling, Saul Kripke, Silvia Jonas, Sophie Ratcliffe, Stanley Fish, Stephanie Hare, Stephen de Wijze, Steve Jones, Stuart Ritchie, Subir Sarkar, Susan Neiman, Terry Eagleton, Thangam Debbonaire, Tim Leberecht, Tim Maudlin, Timothy Williamson, Yasmin Alibhai Brown, Yassmin Abdel-Magied and Zanna Clay. Hay-on-Wye. Festival tickets from £158, Sat & Sun £64, Fri & Mon £44, www.howthelightgetsin.org Sat 25 May MARK BEAUMONT: AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS Mark Beaumont set out to make this Victorian fiction a two-wheeled reality. Showing films and photography and presented by Speakers from the Edge. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7.30pm, £16, 01686 614555. Thurs 30 May WELLINGTON PARISH HISTORY SOCIETY ‘Herefordshire Postal History’, a talk by Frank Bennett. Wellington Community Centre, 7.30pm, 01432 839109. Fri 31 May INDEPENDENTS DAY A different kind of book event, featuring voices from outside the mainstream. Spanning fiction, non-fiction, local interest and poetry, talks, readings and conversations. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 10am, free, 01497 821762.

Thurs 6 June ALAN JOHNSON - IN MY LIFE One of the most popular politicians of recent times. Alan tells his personal story with the help of some of the music that has soundtracked his life. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £19.50, 01743 281281. Thurs 6 - Sun 9 June LEOMINSTER FESTIVAL 7 June - ‘The Ivington Princesses’ with Joe Cocker. Are there truly Tsarist Russian Princesses buried in Ivington? 7.30pm, £7 on the door. 9 June - ‘Polish Leominster, Past and Present’, 2.30pm, £3 on the door. Both at Leominster Community Centre, 01568 616460.

Every Tues READING ROOM The Courtyard, Hereford, 10.30am-12.30pm, £55 per term, 01432 340555. Fourth Tuesday SCIENCE CAFÉ Informal group, talks and discussions on scientific topics. The Swan at Hay, 7pm, free, all welcome, sciencecafe@outlook.com First Wednesday of the month POETRY CAFE, Charlton Arms, Ludlow, 7.30pm, 01584 872813. 2nd Wednesday of each month WYESIDE WRITERS GROUP An informal writers’ group for wordsmiths. Wyeside Arts Centre, Builth Wells, 7pm, £2.50, 01982 552555.

Workshops & Courses

Last Wednesday of each month (except Aug & Dec) LUDLOW STORYTELLERS The Sitting Rooms, Blue Boar, Mill St, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £3, bring your stories or come and listen. hilary@changingtales.co.uk

WEA HEREFORD BRANCH Workshops at HARC, Rotherwas, Hereford, 10am-12pm, 8 May - The Story of Democracy in the UK. For HARC contact 01981 250819. Places limited, to book or details email herefordbranch@wea.org.uk 01432 880545.

Fridays READING ROOM EXTRA The Courtyard, Hereford, 6-8pm, £55 per term, 01432 340555.

1st Saturday READING GROUP Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton, afternoons, free, 01547 550377. Mondays WRITING ROOM The Courtyard, Hereford, 10.30am-12.30pm, £75 per term, 01432 340555. Mondays STORY CORNER AT THE COURTYARD For ages 4 years and under. The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555. Every Tues & Wed SPANISH LESSONS FOR BEGINNERS Tues - Level 1, 7pm, Wed - Level 2, 10am, with Mely. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, 07837 160505.

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

International Poetry Writers’ Collective: Abergavenny 01873 856350 Leominster Writers' Circle, Leominster Community Centre, Frank Pavitt, chairman LWC, 01568 614973, meet first Tuesday, monthly, 2pm. Presteigne Writers’ Circle, 3rd Thursday, Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm, 01544 260398. Border Poets 01547 530380. Rhayader Writing Group CARAD, Rhayader, 01597 810561.

Saturday 18th May 2019, 10.00am to 16.45 pm, Leominster Priory The Mortimers to 1330: from Wigmore to Ruler of England Mortimer History Society Spring Conference on the medieval Mortimers from their origins in Normandy to control of England. Tickets: £22.50 (members of MHS £17.50); lunch (optional) £12.00

Saturday 29th June 2019, 10.00am to 16.45 pm, St Laurence’s Church, Ludlow The Mortimer Inheritance: The Key to the Yorkist Crown

Mortimer History Society and Richard III Society Joint Conference on how the Mortimer inheritance enabled the House of York to gain the crown. Followed by optional tour of Ludlow castle. Tickets: £25.00 (members of MHS or RIIIS £20.00); lunch (optional) £12.00; castle tour (optional) £5.40/£4.50

for more information on both conferences and to book a place go to www.mortimerhistorysociety.org.uk Or email secretary@mortimerhistorysociety.org.uk Or phone 01584 831654

grass roots Climate Strikers - The Kids are Alright!

T is less than a year since the haunting face of the Swedish school student, Greta Thunberg, first appeared in our newspapers. Greta started to skip classes and to stand or sit with a small home-made placard outside the Swedish parliament in Stockholm.

Greta Thunberg outside the Swedish Parliament, August 2018

Her sign said, “school strike for the climate”. She was warning the world that the response of most countries to the threat posed by climate change has been utterly inadequate. At the outset she was totally alone. Greta looked very young indeed. She appeared several years less than her actual fifteen years. Her stare seemed to burn right through the glances of puzzled passers-by, and the complacency of government and business.

about why climate change matters and learning how political processes work.”

At first, success seemed unlikely. But then Greta’s obvious courage started to win support among other pupils, both in Sweden and in nearby countries. Her solitary protest sparked a response which has since spread through Europe and beyond.

But, arguably, the pupils are already one jump ahead of such critical teachers. They sense that it is the very act of missing classes that is gaining them attention. They reckon that, if they demonstrated outside school hours, they would attract less news coverage.

Greta, who is reported to have Asperger’s syndrome, told one reporter that she tended to “over-think” things. Dogged persistence in spreading her message became her greatest strength. But for some of her supporters there was a backlash. A trans-gender school climate striker in Belgium was soon being targeted over her sexuality. A supporter complained that “People are putting all her private life on the table, and she received death threats.”

Theresa May’s reaction to the first London demo was dismissive. She suggested the pupils were wasting lesson time and making the workload of teachers heavier. Mrs May certainly knows a thing or two about waste!

Even so, within a few months, school students in Britain were following in Greta Thunberg’s footsteps. On two Fridays - in February and March - thousands of teenagers missed lessons to protest in London and other UK cities that they felt betrayed over climate change and that tough action by government was long overdue. One sixth former, Noga Levy-Rapoport, aged 17, told the BBC that at a big London demo, she had found herself suddenly at the head of an impromptu march. Wondering where it would end, she perhaps feared arrest. “I called my mum and I went, ‘Mum, I’ve sort of got everyone marching! I just thought I’d let you know in case anything happens.’ In that moment, I think we were all very elated and feeling as if the bravery had sort of paid off.” One of the young marchers said, “The criticism we face is daily - from adults, from parents, from nearly every authority in our life. ‘You are just teenagers! You are just young people. You don’t understand enough.’”

A teachers’ representative, Geoff Barton, of the Association of School and College Leaders, dismissed the pupils’ actions and bemoaned the loss of teaching time. He said, “They should be learning in school

Two years ago, if memory serves me, she and the Tories were sitting on a Commons majority which, while not vast, was quite adequate to achieve some of her main goals. She then, in a reckless political gamble, squandered that majority by calling a totally needless general election, at significant public expense. The drubbing she got at the polls helped to cause the parliamentary chaos that Britain is now undergoing. So, I doubt whether our schoolkids have any very useful lessons to learn, about either education or political protest, from the bossy and accident-prone schoolmarm in Downing Street. Two years ago, I went to give a talk about climate change at a large secondary school. I boned up for tough questions on extreme weather and on climate change denialism. But the big issue I forgot to prepare for was very simple, namely, “What can we schoolkids do?” Ad-libbing desperately, I spoke of writing to MPs, turning down the heating, and trying not to travel by air. What I should have added was, “Make a cardboard placard, write your climate slogan on it, and go and stand with it, somewhere prominent, for several hours a month!” That sort of individual protest just seemed so hopeless! But, suddenly last summer, Greta Thunberg showed us all exactly how it’s done! What a staggering achievement for such a young, and once unremarkable, schoolgirl! Julian O’Halloran

Green Events WYNNES OF DINMORE COUNTRYSTORE Poultry Keeping - Free 1/2 hour session. Covers laying hens, housing, feed, bedding, health & hygiene + Question & Answer time. Held at Wynnes of Dinmore Countrystore - off the A49 (through village centre). Open Tues - Sat 9am-4:30pm. For more information email info@wynnes.co.uk or telephone Roxy or Ann 01568 797314. May DE KOFFIE POT, HEREFORD 1 May - Talk and discussion: Food, Sustainability and Health, 7.30pm, free. 8 May - Talk and discussion: Woodland Trust, 7.30pm, free. 15 May - Talk & discussion: The History of British Liberalism, 7.30pm, free. 22 May - Talk and discussion: Size of Herefordshire Film Showing, local save the rainforest charity, 7.30pm, free. De Koffie Pot, Bridge St, Hereford, 01432 357753. May & June ST MICHAEL’S HOSPICE OPEN GARDENS 3 & 4 May - St Michael’s Plant Fair, Bartestree. 6 May Hergest Croft Gardens, Kington. 23 May - 23 Traherne Close, Lugwardine. 19 May - Kimbolton Community. 1 June - Bryan’s Ground, Presteigne, 1 & 2 June Weobley in Bloom. 8 & 9 June - Hellens Garden Festival. Theme - ‘Hands in the Soil, Good for the Soul’ with actor John Challis and Radio 2s Allotment Guru Terry Walton opening the festival. Much Marcle, near Ledbury. 16 June - Lower Hope, Ullingswick. 22 & 23 June - Gatley Park, near Ludlow. 30 June - Aylestone Hill, Hereford. See www.st-michaels-hospice.org.uk for further details. Wed 1 May SPRING GARDEN PLANT FAIR Broxwood Court, Pembridge, 10.30am-4pm, £5. All proceeds to The Cart Shed, www.thecartshed.co.uk Thurs 2 May GREENPEACE Informal meeting of local activists and supporters to discuss campaigns and environmental issues. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 01497 821762. Sat 4 & Sun 5 May SPRING GREENS FAIR Environmental fair. This year’s theme is ‘The Air’, from pollution to clouds. The Round Table will host discussion and debate on topical issues. Stalls, exhibitions, activities, performance, demonstrations. Court of Noke, Pembridge, HR6 9HW, 10am-5pm, free entry, car park £5, 07777 661252, info@springgreens.org.uk Tues 7 May & Tues 6 June RAIL & BUS FOR HEREFORDSHIRE 7 May - ‘Aspirations for an Integrated Transport System in Hereford’, a talk by Professor John Whitelegg. 6 June - ‘Railways, Communities and Economics’, a talk by Fay Easton. Friends’ Meeting House, 21 King St, Hereford, 2.30pm, free, 01531 633594. Wed 8 May MINDFULNESS IN MAY A guided Mindfulness Walk in Nature for Wellbeing. 6.30 8pm. Meet at Wents Meadow, Presteigne at Scout Hut. £5 pre-booking essential. 07899 361316 alitheawaterfield@ gmail.com. Sat 11 May BIG PLANT SALE Garden accessories, gifts, crafts, cafe and more. Knighton Community Centre, 9.30am-12.30pm, 01547 528613. Sat 11 May PRETTY IN PINK Putley Open Gardens. Starts and finishes at Putley Parish Hall, 11am-5.30pm, £5, under 15s free, no dogs allowed in the garden, www.putleygardens.org.uk For the upkeep of the Parish Hall and Church.

Hellens Garden Festival Sat 11 May ROUND AND ABOUT WALKS Ramble 23 miles, Scramble 13 miles, Amble 10 miles to beat blood cancer. Bishop’s Castle, £20, closing date for applications 6 May, Bloodwise.org.uk/round-and-about Sat 11 & Sun 12 May NATIONAL MILLS WEEKEND This year 29 mills will be open to the public in this area and 18 waterwheels will be turning. 7 mills will be grinding corn - 3 in Herefordshire, 2 in Shropshire, 1 in Worcestershire and 1 in Powys. Further details www.spab.org.uk Wed 15 May WHAT LURKS IN THE GRASS? Study beetles and other animals with Jeff Beatty. The Pales Quaker Meeting House, Llandegley, 10.30am-4pm, www.thepales.org.uk Sat 18 May SHREWSBURY ABERYSTWYTH RAIL PASSENGERS’ ASSOCIATION Monitoring performance of the railway and campaign for improved services.The Railway Hotel, Borth, 12.15pm, all welcome. Sun 19 May WIGMORE GARDENING CLUB Annual Plant Sale. Wigmore Village Hall, 2-4pm, tea/coffee and cakes available, 07813 733240. Sat 25 May VILLAGERS WALKS Routes around the Parish and further afield, varying terrain. Eaton Bishop Village Hall, 10am, www.eatonbishopvillagehall.btck.co.uk, 01981 250461. Sat 25 May PLANT AND SEEDLING SWAP Teme Valley Environment Group. Knighton Community Market, Community Centre, sheila_clarke@hotmail.com Sat 8 & Sun 9 June HELLENS GARDEN FESTIVAL Proceeds to St Michael’s Hospice. Hellens Manor, Much Marcle, 10am-5pm, £7 adults, £2.50 children, £16 family, dogs welcome, www.hellensgardenfestival.co.uk May KNIGHTON TREE ALLOTMENTS TRUST Task days on 2, 12, 16, 26 & 30 May in Beggar’s Bush or Knighton. Volunteer with us to learn about woodland management and associated skills such as coppicing, tree care and cutting firewood. Details email woodland@tveg. org.uk 01547 520374 http://tveg.org.uk/wordpress/whatwe-do/woodland-project May SHROPSHIRE HILLS DISCOVERY CENTRE 5 May - Bluebell walk, 10.30am. 25 May - Stone Fruit Tree Pruning Course, 10am. First Sunday of the month Become a Habitat Helper! For all ages. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, 01588 676060. Mondays & Wednesdays KNIGHTON MENS SHED Sharpening service available. Teme Mill, Station Yard, Knighton, 10am-2pm. John on 01544232750 or email jtknightonmensshed@gmail.com. First Sat of the month FARMERS MARKET Local produce, gifts and crafts. Eaton Bishop VH, 10am12pm. www.eatonbishop.org

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

A is for ACUPUNCTURE & HOLISTIC THERAPIES Joanna Bruce RGN, B.Ac, MBAcC - clinics in Leominster and Kingsland. Treating pain and long term health conditions effectively since 1983. Tel: 01568 709142 or text 07984 460969 Free initial phone consultation jo.bruce@talk21.com ACUPUNCTURE. Sandy Sandaver Lic Ac MBAcC. I practice an integrated style of acupuncture using 5 element and TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) and am a member of the British Acupuncture Council. I also carry out home visits. Hay Acupuncture Clinic, Rose Cottage, Cusop Dingle, Hay-On-Wye 01497 821625/07980 596218 sandysandaver@onetel.com or www.hayacupunctureclinic.co.uk ACUPUNCTURE Vanessa Hamilton LicAc MBAcC I am an experienced acupuncturist with 31 years’ experience and have expert skills in listening and communication which are essential for correct treatment. A free 15min phone consultation is available to help you decide whether or not acupuncture is suitable for you . The Retreat, Studio 2a, Presteigne Industrial Estate, Presteigne, LD8 2UF, 07811120386, 01547 550387, for more info visit www.hereford-acupuncture-clinic.co.uk ALLERGY &/OR FOOD INTOLERANCES? Find out the complete picture by having a blood test to help you make the best choices for your health. Enquiries: 01568 709142. AROMATHERAPY massage and facials - Bach Remedies Herbalism - Reiki. For comprehensive, holistic treatment: Roz Myers Brown, Dip. Ar. IPTI, MIPTI. Kington clinic. 07967 137208, roz.brown@btinternet.com BOWEN TECHNIQUE Bowen is a holistic, non invasive therapy consisting of gentle moves over soft tissue and muscles, interspersed with periods of rest. Suitable for adults and children. Working from clinics in Bishop’s Castle and Church Stretton. Home visits available. Contact ROB ROWE MBTPA tel: 01588 630648, email rob@robrowe.co.uk or learn more at www.bowentherapy.org.uk BOWEN & ENERGY HEALING: Releasing imbalances on many levels; listening to the body with compassion. Gentle deep body-work for pain, muscles, joints, internal conditions & whole health. Also clearing emotional, spiritual, mind-brain-body stuckness. My passion is to help clients discover more freedom & ease, enabling them to move forwards in life! Tenbury Wells & Ludlow (also home visits). Phone me for a chat or appointment. Hilary Foxwell 01584 819010. CHARTERED CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST & PSYCHODYNAMIC PSYCHOTHERAPIST with over 25 years professional NHS experience, providing psychological help to adults. Please see website for details: www. drmatthewfaull.co.uk. I am highly trained and experienced in using evidence–based psychotherapies to relieve distress and help you achieve your life goals, and offer sessions in Ludlow and Leintwardine. I also offer supervision to mental health professionals. Please contact me by email: mfaull@btinternet. com, to arrange a free initial phone conversation to consider your needs. Registered with British Psychological Society, British Psychoanalytic Council, Health Professions Council. CLAIRE KERBY COUNSELLING (Post grad dip Counselling, MBACP). Having someone to talk to outside your normal circle of friends / family can really help to gain a new clarity and sense of perspective. I would love it if you would call me, in confidence, with no judgement on 07971 816541, or email me at Claire.kerby@btinternet.com.

COGNITIVE BEHAVIOUR THERAPY (CBT), COUNSELLING AND COUPLE COUNSELLING Hello! CBT can work well for depression, anxiety, panic, OCD, anger, phobias, self-harm, eating disorders, low self-esteem and more. I also offer counselling for most issues, including sexuality, bereavement and past sexual abuse. Couple counselling is available and counselling for those who have problems concerning self-esteem, relationships or lack of them. Contact Gail Venables MBACP (Accred) on 07484 766371 or www. cbtgail.co.uk for sessions in Leominster and New Radnor COUNSELLING. Person-centred, focused on you. Do you need someone to talk to in confidence? I am a qualified counsellor based between Ludlow and Leominster. Home visits are also available. Contact me - Wendy Clare on 0792 3311550, email vivada.advice@gmail.com or visit my website wendyclare.weebly.com Together we discover what works for you. COUNSELLING & MINDFULNESS COACHING with Matthew Ward MBACP, Accredited Mindfulness Trainer. I provide a safe and confidential counselling service to explore the challenges that life can bring such as loss and anxiety. I also offer individual mindfulness coaching and run regular courses locally. 01568 708836 or 07982 466224 marchesmindfulness.co.uk COUNSELLING, HEALING, MEDIUMSHIP. Spiritual Medium & Author Jenny Martin, offers one to one tuition or personal counselling/healing in Mid Wales. Over 20 years experience. Jenny’s spiritual development manual and her biography are both available via www.jennymartinmedium. com or contact jenny@jennymartinmedium.com for more information. CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY with Jess Pailthorpe RCST. Safe, effective, light-touch treatments to help you heal & repair. Muscle/joint problems, stress, anxiety, fatigue, trauma….Clinics in Leominster Osteopaths and Kingsland. Phone for more info: 07981 866 667 / www.touchtreetherapy.co.uk DRUM MANTRA MEDITATE Lead by Roise (roe-sha) On the first Thursday of the month 9.50am - 11am. £8 It’s fun, it energises the body and calms the mind. Phone 07511 621 856. At S.E.N.S.E. in Tenbury Wells EMOTIONAL THERAPY: Anne Cummings FETC (Adv Dip), MNCS (Accred) offers this safe, effective therapy to help adults and children heal their emotional and spiritual wounds and fulfil their personal potential. If you have difficulty relating to others, or have troublesome emotions call Anne on 01547 530977. Specialist knowledge and experience of working with panic attacks, anger, stress, bullying, low self-esteem, bereavement/loss, anxiety and depression. Centres in Powys/ south Shropshire. Ffi including workshops and talks see www.thewritetofeel.com. HEREFORD HOMEOPATH Juliet Ablett RHom, MARH, MNCHM. Experienced practitioner works with you as an individual, listening without judgement; working with whatever symptoms or issues you have. Natural, effective treatment suitable for all ages. I am very happy to chat with you on the phone about what treatment you are looking for before you commit to an appointment. Weekly clinics at Hereford Centre for Natural Health and Monmouth Natural Health Centre. Juliet Ablett www.julietablett.co.uk julietablett@rocketmail.com 01981 241456

Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy An 8 week course with

ALITHEA WATERFIELD MBCT TEACHER 10 May - Parish Rooms, Kington, 12.30-3pm 15 May - The Retreat, Presteigne, 6-8.30pm £220, concessions available, please ask. For more information/chat call 07899 361316 or alitheawaterfield@gmail.com HOLISTIC BEAUTY AND MASSAGE – JILL GRAHAM. MTIcertHM. CIBTAC. Reiki 3. Mindfulness Pract. Treatments to relax the mind and body in peaceful surroundings. Beauty Treatments, Massage, Massage 4 Pregnancy (Specialise), Indian Head, . ‘The Studio’ NORTON, PRESTEIGNE. 07766 722735 - www.holisticbeautyandmassage.co.uk email: jill.e.graham@btinternet.com Facebook: @holisticbeautyandmassage HOMOEOPATHY Sandy Underhill RSHom. Homoeopathy is a system of medicine which involves treating the individual with highly diluted substances, given mainly in tablet form, with the aim of triggering the body’s natural system of healing. Based on their individual symptoms, the homeopath will match the most appropriate medicine to each patient. Clinics in Llandrindod Wells, Kington and Presteigne. 01597 851021. MASSAGE THERAPY WITH MARIAN HARDIMAN (MTI, CNHC, MLDUK). Remedial, Sports, Holistic, Indian Head Massage. Organic Facial and Manual Lymph Drainage. Clinics in Presteigne (The Retreat) and Llandrindod Wells (Rock Park) or at your workplace or event. Contact: marian@ silvanmassage.com, www.silvanmassage.com, 07816 981454. NO HANDS® MASSAGE works on every level: physical, energetic, emotional, mental and spiritual. It’s deep, transforming touch with no pain. Come and train with Wendy Mills, Master Therapist and Instructor. Clinic and Courses held in Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford. 07858137889; millsw1@tiscali.co.uk; www.wendymills.co.uk MASSAGE THERAPY Injuries, stress, relaxation. Claire Williams I.T.E.C. / N.I.M. 01544 267172. Clinics in Presteigne, Ludlow and Hereford. MINDFULNESS Alithea Waterfield MBCT teacher offering Mindful Walks in Nature, 8-week Mindfulness courses and Mindfulness Guided Meditations. Committed to helping you reconnect with a more authentic and compassionate self and develop skills to manage life’s challenges resourcefully, skillfully and creatively. 07899 361316 alitheawaterfield@gmail.com OSTEOPATH. Mr R A Hughes D.O. Registered Osteopath and Sports Therapist. Fully qualified and registered since 1995 Established in Presteigne for over 20 years. Sciatica, Arthritis, Trapped Nerves, Back, Neck and Shoulder Pain. Headaches, Sports Injuries. 07961 352056, rahughesosteo@gmail.com The Retreat, Presteigne – free car parking. PHYSIOTHERAPY, CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY, REFLEXOLOGY & YOGA with Hermione Evans, Chartered Physiotherapist at Radnor Physiotherapy. For all back and neck pain, headaches, sports injuries, RSI, stress related illness and more. To discuss your needs or to make an appointment, please phone 01544 350691 or email contact@radnorphysiotherapy. co.uk or view www.radnorphysiotherapy.co.uk

THE REAL BIRTH WORKSHOP - Birth physiology course with JILL GRAHAM – day workshop - includes lunch. Promoting positive attitudes whatever your choice! Helping you to feel confident in your abilities and the decisions that you make about your labour and birth. I will take you on a step by step journey of how your body works. 25 mile radius of Presteigne, individuals, couples or small groups. In clients home or @ ‘The Studio’ NORTON, PRESTEIGNE. For more information - 07766 722735, www.holisticbeautyandmassage. co.uk email: jill.e.graham@btinternet.com. SOUND BATH WITH ROISE (roe-sha) On the third Tuesday of the month 7 - 9 pm. Roise plays gentle sounds for groups for healing and relaxation. £12, or £10 with a friend. Roise also offers individual treatments. Phone 07511 621 856. At S.E.N.S.E. in Tenbury Wells. SOUND HEALING TRAINING AND WORKSHOP RETREATS We run the 5 part Sound Therapy training programme for the College of Sound Healing as weekend retreats in the beautiful setting of Primrose Haven with lovely gardens and sacred spaces. Also Seasonal Sounds Days and weekend retreats: Sound Healing and Nature; Magical Resonance of Celtic Sounds and Sound and gardening for the soul. Retreat stays in our cosy Shepherd Huts. Occasional evening sound and Gong meditations. Please contact Paul Benham, paul@primrosehavenretreats.co.uk and www.primrosehavenretreats.co.uk. 01497 847299. SPIRITUAL HEALER Naturally gifted in releasing emotional grief in present and past lives. 28 years professional experience with physical and mental health. Private healing sessions and talks given. Gillian Williamson, MNFSH. Field House, Kinnerton. 01547 560874.

YOGA IN PRESTEIGNE New location Group classes and individual tuition Stapleton Yoga Studio

Marie Hudson 01544 260352 www.theyogapractice.org.uk

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

Every Wednesday Through to August WELL-BEING RETREAT IN PORTUGAL Tranquility, inner-happiness and calm. Spiritual awakening, vibrational energies, gong therapy and more. Organic vegetarian meals. £375 for five days, flights not included. For more information email melainaevans01@gmail.com Thurs 2 May YOGA FOR THE TERRIFIED! A four week begninner yoga class run by Sue Salmon. For ages 18+. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 11am - 12pm, £24 for 4 weeks, 01743 234970.

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

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

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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. YOGA CLASSES For physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. Knighton Community Centre Mondays 9.30am-11am and Thursdays 6.45pm-8.15pm. Also in Clunbury Village Hall near Craven Arms Tuesdays 9.15am-10.45am. Beginners welcome. Contact Kat 07968 819123. katyoga@ holwill.net or find me on facebook @KatHolwillYoga YOGA & AYURVEDA Individual yoga practice. Diet. Exercise. Life Balance. Jill Bonner BA PGCE Art. DIPL Yoga Therapy. DIPL Ayurveda Therapy. Details 07789 428109.

Starting in May MINDFULNESS COGNITIVE THERAPY For mental health and wellbeing. Spring With Alithea Waterfield MBCT teacher. clean your mind and let the light in. Mindfulness helps us to re-set our body - mind connection and refresh our view of who and how we are in relationship to our thoughts, emotions and behaviour. An 8 week course. 10 May - Parish Rooms, Kington, 12.30-3pm. 15 May - The Retreat, Presteigne, 6-8.30pm. £220 or £180 if you have a child in Presteigne, Kington or Knighton school. Further concessions available. Details, alitheawaterfield@gmail.com 07899 361316. Wed 1 May (excluding 26 May) - Wed 26 June MINDFULNESS 8 week course. Friends Meeting House, King St, Hereford, £105pp, £25 deposit. Details and to book contact marches. counselling@gmail.com, 01432 279906, 07527 579488, www.marchescounselling.org Sun 12 & 26 May, 9 & 23 June MINDFULLNESS For Wellbeing. A four part course with Wendy Harvey. The complete classic secular mindfullness course. Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton, 7pm, £16, 01547 550377.

Fri 17 - Sun 19 May SOUND HEALING & NATURE RETREAT Journey deep with sound embracing a wonderful sense of belonging with nature in the gardens of Primrose Haven and the Black Mountains. £205 incl food and 2 nights accom. Contact: Paul : 01497847299 www.primrosehavenretreats.co.uk Sat 18 May CULTIVATING A FORGIVING HEART With Marian Partington. This workshop offers a safe, positive and life-affirming space to explore the complexity of becoming forgiving. Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton, 9.30am-4pm, £50, 01547 550377. Sat 25 May WORKING WITH CHAKRAS, SOUND & COLOUR Led by Kate Goslett. Using sound, colour and visualisation to help you connect with your Higher Wisdom and gain a deeper understanding of the chakras. Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton, 9.30am-4.30pm, £45, 01547 550377.

Want to escape the routine of life, tired of feeling low? Then join us in this magical sanctuary, you will release negative emotions and higher your vibrations with Gong therapy sound journeying, energy healing, spiritual awakening talks, cacao moon rituals, light yoga and much more. Vegetarian organic meals. A day on the beach. For more information please contact melainaevans01@gmail.com or visit www.higherconscious.org Longer stays available. This is non profit retreat you will be surprised at our prices. 5 days £450 time spent here after 5day are charged at £25 per day.

Every Saturday RIVER FLOW YOGA With Graham Nolan. Mixed ability, open to all. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 9.30am, 01497 821762, phone to check class is on. First Saturday of the month MEDITATION Bleddfa Centre, 11am-12.30pm, free, 01547 550377.

Mon YOGA LESSONS All abilities welcome, bring a yoga mat, small cusion and blanket. Hall, Barn, Bleddfa, near Knighton, 01547 550377.

Mondays & Wednesdays PILATES Pilates-Based Back Care - Mon 10.30am & Wed 5.45pm. Pilates-Based Body Conditioning - Mon 11.45am & Wed 7pm. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 01874 625992.