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HERE are a lot of jokes about having to find a seven year old if you don’t know how to switch on your TV and in our case, they were all true.

We would never have been able to negotiate our way through the minefield of 90’s digital technology without having our resident computer nerd. Digital cameras, digital sound recorders, digital TV, scanners, printers, computers, producing this bloody magazine it would all have been a nearly impossible without ‘the kid’. Even when he left home it was still possible to ring him up and get him to explain how to turn your jpgs into pdf’s or whether or not to buy a Mac or a P.C. These days he’s way too busy for the likes of us, he’s rushing round the globe doing ‘God knows what’ on other computers. When I say ‘God knows what’ that is literally true. Sometimes I try and explain what he does to friends but I haven’t a clue what I’m talking about. Here is his own description of one such project. Music of the Spheres is a collaboration between visual artist Charlotte Jarvis and British scientist Dr Nick Goldman, who have taken a piece of specially commissioned music from the Kreutzer Quartet and stored it as digital information in synthetic DNA molecules. The team have suspended the DNA in soap solution, and with the help of artistic production company Artists & Engineers they want to raise money to create installations where bubbles fill the air, pop on visitors’ skin and “bathe” the room in music. See what I mean! Anyway recently having had a couple of years off making videos, I decided it was time Little Rumba had a new one to go with their album ‘Cafe Perdido’. I had been eyeing up other people’s You Tube films and two in particular had caught my eye. The first was ‘In Hell I’ll be in Good Company’ by The Deep South. It’s a pretty slick vid, but the extraordinary thing is, despite the band being quite unknown, the video has gone nuts. I just looked and it has 25 million views on You Tube! We were offered them by their agent to come and play in Presteigne, but by the time we emailed back within two or three hours, all the UK dates had already been booked. The other one I’ve got a soft spot for is ‘We Deserve a Happy Ending’ by the Rev. Peyton’s Damn Band. It really made me chuckle. The Dead South

So suitably inspired, when the kid said he was coming home on a lightning visit, I got him to agree to help make our new vid.

Clare Edwards

Along with a cast of thousands from Presteigne and Alex on the other camera, we had a very Hereford, HR1 3RQ fun afternoon shooting a lot of Tel: 01432 850444 nonsense in the Moroccan Deli on Email: info@broadsheep.com the corner of the High Street. The The Rev. Peyton’s kid did a lightning edit and then Damn Band Website: www.broadsheep.com disappeared back into the real world and I spent the next three days watching ‘Teach Yourself Premier Pro CC Videos’ in order to put on some titles and change one bit of the film from colour to black and white. If you’d like to see the result it’s up on You Tube now it’s called ‘Poisson Rouge - Little Rumba’. Let’s see if we can get 25 million views by next Thursday. The Lodge, Westhide,

Talking of the Moroccan Deli, it was also the venue for a final dinner with the Broad Sheep Contributors and a chance to thank them for all the brilliant articles we’ve had over the years. Farid is an excellent host and you can see him complete with fez, making a cameo appearance in the video. I would like to thank Print Plus, Hereford for being such reliable and supportive printers of Broad Sheep over the last 20 years. The magazine always looks great and I can highly recommend them for any print work you need. I’d also like to acknowledge Nicky Warwick’s contribution to Broad Sheep. She not only looked after all the accounts and invoicing but has kept all the directories running at the same time. Without her, Broad Sheep would have gone down the pan long ago. So I’m about to head off to France and for the first time in 25 years I actually don’t have to come back! Of course, there is that gig and that dentist appointment, but still... Cover pic: Murray Lachlan Young, De Koffie Pot, Hereford - 22 October (Wild Hare Club)

small ads PEMBRIDGE ALLOTMENT’S ASSOCIATION have several plots to let for the coming season large or small lovely setting and very reasonable rates, please contact Rosie on 078660 27774 for details. We look forward to welcoming new members. EXPERIENCED LOCAL SPANISH TUTOR. Prepare for a holiday abroad, academic exams or I can come to your community group to host a language session. Learning another language helps you improve your memory and is known to induce laughter! Call Moira 07967 428703 to arrange. VOLUNTEER REQUIRED to help person with Asperger’s Syndrome carry out scrapbooking and putting photographs into photo albums. Also, help needed to sell greeting cards and to carry out Karaoke events. Phone Jeremy on 01432 359372. PRESTEIGNE POP CHOIR Every Thursday. Contact John Hymas for details: 07969 440183, john@johnhymas.com TREE PRUNING SERVICES From one branch to an entire orchard. Tel: 01544 260656. CATERING CROCKERY, CUTLERY AND GLASSWARE FOR HIRE. Up to 100 settings. Contact Ruth on 01544 350559 or 07870 752325. WANTED URGENTLY VINTAGE CLOTHING for male/ female, plus accessories including jewellery, shoes, etc. Also wanted: quality curtains, lace and textiles, even damaged. And designer clothing including male/female... tweeds, evening dresses etc. Also unusual items including fans etc. Please telephone: Annie 07798 632247. Teagowns and Textiles. VIOLIN & VIOLA LESSONS given by experienced professional in Presteigne. All abilities and styles taught. John Hymas 07969 440183. 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. OBOE LESSONS Experienced qualified teacher, beginners to advanced, near Ludlow. Contact Simon, 01584 823294. MANTON CUSTOMS Shropshire based luthier. Handmade electric instruments and guitar repair services. info@mantoncustoms.co.uk

BLACKSMITHING EVENING CLASSES AND SHORT COURSES at Bluefoot Forge. For details, phone 01544 267810. info@wherethelightgetsin.co.uk or visit www.wherethelightgetsin.co.uk SPANISH CLASSES AND TRIPS TO SPAIN Classes Mon, Wed, Thur- Advance Beginners 10am-11:30am. Tuesday night - Spanish Beginners only 7-8.30pm. Learn Spanish and practice the language in Spain. Private tuition for GCSE and A level. Next trip is the wonderful city of Valencia in February 2018. 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. AMANDA’S HOME HELP AND KITCHEN Providing quality home help. Do you need assistance with: Cooking, quality home cooking using fresh and seasonal ingredients. Baking and vegetarian cooking as well as any special dietary requirements. I can also help with cleaning, shopping, and light gardening. I am happy to chat to you over the phone about your needs at home. Please phone me on my mobile: 07843007421 or email me on amandaoprice@gmail.com OIL & WATER GILDING / CHAIR CANING / RUSHING Furniture repairs. Advice.Paul Richards 01544 209067. JAZZ PIANO TUITION A specially created course for beginners through to intermediate level students. Also coaching for Associated Board jazz exams. Now taking students in Presteigne and surrounding area. Simon Deeley, 07890 303681. simon.deeley@aol.com WORKSHOPS FROM THE SMALL BUSINESS CLINIC: Exploring Google Analytics 19/10 in Malvern. Book on Eventbrite. Visit our website at www.smallbusinessclinic. co.uk or call 07825 987114 for details of this and our other workshops. ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS FROM ONLY 50P PER WEEK 1000 direct unique hits per month, top of the page on Google when you type in Presteigne, all administrative work done by volunteers, project is not for profit. SUPPORT YOUR TOWN WEBSITE. Very cheap rates: 50p per week, or full page £1 per week. For more information go to www.presteigne.org.uk, email jtennanteyles@gmail. com or telephone James Tennant-Eyles on 01544 267363. A STITCH IN TIME Careful repairs & creative alterations to well-loved clothes. Vintage a speciality. Anne 01544 267997. COURTYARD ANTIQUES, HIGH ST, PRESTEIGNE. A most unusual shop offering an eclectic and interesting collection of fine quality antiques, decorative and quirky items, Staffordshire pottery, country furniture and books. 01544 267033. aeleavis@yahoo.co.uk www.facebook.com/courtyardantiquespresteigne

HAYSTACKS MUSIC, Backfold, 2 Castle Wall, Hay-onWye, HR3 5EQ. Tel: 07527 298199. Headline making independent music shop only a one minute walk from the main car park. A destination shop packed with machine cleaned vinyl records, CDs, books and more. 1000’s of items £4 or less.

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A Classical Piece A

S the Presteigne Festival fades into the brilliant dazzle of a sunlit August and the rain comes sweeping in, the old questions resurface. How does all this water get into the sky and why is it falling on us? Why is human existence a feature of this tiny planet lurking on a limb of an insignificant galaxy in a universe apparently limitless? And what the hell, actually, do orchestral conductors do? All right, all right, all right. They stand up the front in a thing like a one-man boxing ring and wave a short white stick to and fro, roughly in time. Occasionally they get excited, and their clawhammer coats swirl in a breeze of their own making, and beads of sweat roll down their intellectual brows. Even more occasionally they feel hostile towards the orchestra, and scowl horribly. On very rare but extremely interesting occasions they get pissed off with the singer, and you can see them longing to ram the baton up the nostril of the soprano who is substituting a massive vibrato for actually hitting the note. But mostly they are cool as a mountain stream, and the audience reckons they are up to something elevated and mysterious. Which is not always the truth. When Pete Townsend did his famous human windmill manoeuvre with the Who, you knew something was happening. When Jerry Garcia took a mazy half pace towards stage front, it was possible to divine that something was going to take place. But when Herbert von Karajan raised the baton, you were never quite sure whether the orchestra was going to burst into a touch of Wagner or whether he was showing the Fuhrer’s troops the way to Poland (first left, second right, follow der nose, four to the bar). I write this as I am watching Sir S Rattle conduct something or other by Schoenberg. I am illuminated, but not brilliantly. So I am ringing up the great Anthony Powers, a classical composer who has had

stuff on at the Proms and who now heads up It’s Our County, Herefordshire’s only honest, decent and sensible political party. And I am saying it like this. Anthony, what are conductors doing? And because he is an honest man, and speaks as he, he is saying, well, actually, not much. Into the night the discussion continues. What comes out of it in the end is that your ordinary conductor might as well not be there. But that your supreme or top-hole ace numero uno conductor, on a good night, can do plenty of telepathy, and the orchestra is a mere extension of his neural ganglia, if that is the expression I am groping for. Which come to think of it is pretty much where Jerry Garcia was coming from, and if you ask me, which I know you did not, just goes to show. People may say that there is classical and romantic and bebop and rockabilly and psychedelia and hip hop and prog rock and zydeco the rest of it. But in the end there is just music. Conductors? Feh. Manon Troppo

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art POWYS Antiquesintents, Burton Court, Eardisland, HR6 9DN 01544 267033 15 Oct Antiquesintents. Quality antiques fair with 45 dealers. Open 9am-4pm, £4, restaurant and bar. Memorial Hall, Presteigne 07766 097600 28 Oct Community Groups Fair. Showcasing local community groups, clubs and societies from the Presteigne and Norton area. Open 10am-3.30pm. Orgainsed by PACDG. CARAD, East St, Rhayader, LD6 5ER 01597 810561 Until 18 Nov ‘Inspired by Rust’. GWYNETH ROSE - textile art. Tues-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-1pm. Tower House Gallery, 29 High St, Knighton 01547 529530 Oct EVA DUTTON. Exhibition of local artists and makers. Open Wed-Sat 10am-5pm. Courtyard Antiques, High St, Presteigne, 01544 267033 Oct Selling exhibition of Staffordshire figures from 1800-1875, the folk art of Great Britain. 10.30am-3pm. Globe at Hay, Hay-on-Wye 01497 821762 Oct ‘Gathering Hay : My Tribe at Play’. JAMES ROCK - photographs. Open Wed-Sun 9.30am-5pm. Old School Gallery, Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton 01547 550377 Until 22 Oct ‘The Picturemakers’. A diverse group of artists with styles ranging from representational to abstract. Fri - Sun 11am-4.30pm. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne 01544 260777 7 Oct Presteigne Artists and Makers. Featured artist, IAN NICHOLOSON photographs. Open 10am-3pm. Knighton Fine Art, 2 Broad Street, Knighton 01547 528052 Oct ‘Autumn leaves drift by the window’. Offerings by local artists are turning wintry. A sale of selected cards 3 for £5 – 18 for £20! To make way for Christmas cards and gifts, which will be available from the beginning of November. C20th. Art, Greetings Cards & local crafts. Open Wed-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-1pm.

The Workhouse Studio, Presteigne Industrial Estate 01544 267864 Oct Rare antique carpets and kilims. Cafe. Open Tues-Sat 10am-4pm.

The Hay Makers, St John’s Place, Hay-on-Wye HR3 5BN 01497 820556 Until 18 Nov CARYS DAVIES & DEBORAH BAYNES - ceramics. SALLY AYLING AND LUCY JADE SYLVESTER - jewellery. CLAUDIA PETLEY & PAUL SHEPHERD - metal sculpture. Featured Hay Maker, JENNY CHIPPINDALE. Plus new work by the Hay Makers. Open daily 10.30am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm. Ardent Gallery, 46 the High Street, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7AP 01874 623333 Oct GOFF DANTER & PETER ROSS. Open 11am - 4pm. Newtown Textile Museum, 5-7 Commercial St, Newtown SY16 2BL 01686 622024 Oct One of the few surviving handloom weaving factories. Craft demonstration on most Saturdays. Open Tues, Thurs & Fri 12-4pm, Sat 10.30am-4pm and Bank Holiday Mon 12pm-4pm. Free. Private tours can also be arranged. www.newtowntextilemuseum.co.uk Wyeside, Builth Wells 01982 552555 3 Oct - 30 Nov ‘Outside In’. SUE PURCELL - paintings and drawings. Tues & Wed 12.30-9pm, Thurs-Sun 2-pm, closed Mon. Museum of Modern Art, Machynlleth 01654 703355 Until 14 Oct ‘In the Mind’s Eye’. SUZIE LARKE. Until 14 Oct ‘Local Artists, Local Scenes’. PAUL AND KATE BEECH. Until 25 Nov ‘Origin’. NEIL CANNING. Until 25 Nov ‘In Our Minds there are Many Rooms’. TIM ILIFFE - sculpture. Until 2 Dec ‘Llanbrynmair - Soft Mutations’. NICKY ARSCOTT. 14 Oct - 2 Dec ‘Still Life’. KIM DEWSBURY. 21 Oct - 25 Nov ‘Looking Back’. LIZ ROTHWELL. 21 Oct - 2 Dec ‘Windows, Mirrors and Shadows’. BRIAN ADAMS photographs. Mon-Sat 10am-4pm. Erwood Station Gallery, Llandeilo Graban, Builth Wells, LD2 3SJ 01982 560674 Oct 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. Theatr Hafren, Newtown 01686 614555 Until 26 Nov DAVID BANNISTER. Open Mon-Fri 9.30am-3pm.

Andrew Lamont Gallery, Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, Canal Wharf, Brecon 01874 611622 6 - 29 Oct ‘The Brecon Beacons - Our Landscape, Our National Park for 60 Years’. An exhibition featuring eight photographers. Open theatre times. Minerva Arts Centre, Llanidloes 01686 413467 Until 28 Oct Vintage Style Autumn 2017. A sale exhibition of textiles, clothes, china and ephemera of yester-years. Open Mon-Sat 10.30am-4.30pm. 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. Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws 01686 688369 Until 22 Oct ‘Conflict’. EILEEN HARRISSON & ELIZABETH HANCOCK - fine art. THE PICTUREMAKERS - WWI centenary collection. Until 22 Oct ‘Anger, Disintegration, Renewal’. TIM EDMUNDS. Until 29 Oct Sculpture Cymru at MWAC - Home of Sculptors In Wales 2016. Thurs-Sun 10am-4pm. Lion Street Gallery, 6 Lion St, Hay-on-Wye, HR3 5AA 01497 822900 Oct Autumn exhibition. Open Mon-Sat 10.30am-5pm. Shepherd’s Ice Cream Parlour, 9 High Town, Hay-on-Wye 01497 821898 Until mid Oct TOM PERCEVAL drawings, laser etched and engraved into various woods. 14 Oct - end Jan Hereford College of Arts 3rd Year Photography degree students. Mon-Fri 9.30am-5.30pm, Sat 9.30am-6pm, Sun 10.30am-5.30pm. The Table Gallery, 43 Lion St, Hay-on-Wye 01497 822802 Until 14 Oct ANTHEA & PETER STILWELL. 26 Oct - 18 Nov ‘Paintings & Pots’. JAMES BURNETT-STUART & SOPHIE TUTE. Open Thurs - Sat 10am-5pm or by appointment. Oriel Davies Gallery, Newtown 01686 625041 7 Oct - 2 Dec ‘Re-Enactment’. LOUISE BRISTOW - paintings. 7 Oct - 27 Jan 2018 ‘The Kitchen’. A creative social space, where art, performance, craft and film will be made, shared and inspired. 7 Oct - 2 Dec NEASA TERRY, Litmus Residency part 3. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm.

Jacs Collins, V.A.N. Street Gallery, Shoplatch, Shrewsbury

Rachel Sudworth, Apple Store Gallery, Hereford

Lindsay Davies, Old School Gallery, Bleddfa Centre

Deborah Baynes, The Hay Makers, Hay-on-Wye

Sally Ayling, The Hay Makers, Hay-on-Wye

Guildhall, Brecon, LD3 7LA 7 Oct Wales Fair Trade Fair. 60/70 trade stalls over two days selling ethically traded goods from around the world. World food and drinks, African drumming and dancing, Welsh singers/ choirs. Open 10am-4pm.

Gallery 54, 54 High St, Ross-on-Wye 01989 567917 Oct STEPHEN RIPPINGTON - new original pieces of the Forest and Wye Valley to be found in the browser. Plus usual gallery artists. Thurs-Sat 10am-4pm.

Market Hall, 61 Cross St, Abergavenny 8 Oct Wales Fair Trade Fair. 60/70 trade stalls over two days selling ethically traded goods from around the world. World food and drinks, African drumming and dancing, Welsh singers/ choirs. Open 10am-5pm.

Tinsmiths, 8a High St, Ledbury HR8 1DS 01531 632083 Oct Slipware exhibition, featuring pots by six makers. Open Tues-Sat 10am-5pm.

Court Cupboard Gallery, New Court Farm Llantillo Petholey, Abergavenny, NP7 8AU 01873 852011 Until 16 Nov PENNY TURNBULL textiles. ALAN PERRY - blacksmith. 10.30am-5pm. HEREFORDSHIRE Businesses all around Hereford City Centre 20 Oct - 13 Nov Pop-up exhibition of historic and contemporary metal work. High Town, Hereford. 20 - 22 Oct ‘Ferrous 2017’. Have a go forging with Ambrose Burne. In aid of St Michael’s Hospice. To book your place go to: www.st-michaels-hospice. org.uk

Berrington Hall, near Leominster www.nationaltrust.org.uk Until 31 Oct ‘War & Pieces’. BOUKE DE VRIES - ceramic sculpture. Open National Trust times. South Chapel, All Saint’s Church, Hereford 01432 370414 2 - 7 Oct THE GOLDEN VALLEY CRAFT SOCIETY. 12 Oct - 16 Dec Sale of charity Christmas cards for good causes. Open Mon-Sat 9.30am-5.30pm. Weobley Village Hall 01544 318513 29 Oct Weobley Craft and Food Fair. High quality products and craft demonstrations. Drinks and light lunches available, £1 entrance fee, children free. In aid of Weobley Village Hall. Open 10am-3.30pm.

ABSTRACT EDGE EXHIBITION 3rd - 28th October

V.A.N. Street Gallery, Shoplatch, Shrewsbury, SY1 1HS Open daily 10am-4pm except Sunday & Monday

Ros Burns, Jacs Collins, Sue Firmin, Tony Hall, Rae Harrison, Lois Hopwood, Maggie Jones, Ciara Lewis, Alison MacGregor Grimley, Roger Percival, Cheryl Williams, Brontë Woodruff.

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Studio 54, 54 Bridge St, Kington 01544 231527 Oct Sculpture and enchantingly unique jewellery. Also selling a selection of art cards. Mon-Sun 11am-4pm. The Market House, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 5NX 01989 770776 Oct ‘I Am Ross’. CAZ HOLBROOK photographs of local people. Open daily 10am-4pm. Newport House, Almeley, HR3 6LL 07917 740200 Until 22 Oct ‘Out of Nature’, sculpture exhibition with over 40 artists and 300 pieces from all over the UK. (1 - 22 Oct open daily 10.30am-5pm, £5, students free). 14 & 15 Oct ‘Winds of Change Weekend’ a celebration of Herefordshire’s wood-craftspeople. The Cart Shed, is a charity that works with people with mental health issues. Wobage Makers Gallery, Upton Bishop, Ross on Wye HR9 7QP 01989 780495 Oct Contemporary craft work by makers BEN CASSON - furniture and treen. CLYDE HOARE - baskets and willow weaving. CLAIR HODGSON silver, gold and precious stone jewellery. PATIA DAVIS, SHEILA HERRING, ANDREW McGARVA, JEREMY STEWARD, PETRA STEWARD - ceramics. CLARE CASSON-McGARVA - handstitched and dyed textiles. Open Thurs-Sat 10am-5pm. The Market Hall, Mill St, Kington 07867 483135 21 Oct KINGTON ART AND CRAFT MARKET. We offer high quality art and craft desirables, all by local designer-makers. Bespoke botanical lampshades; handbags, waistcoats and other textiles; original paintings, prints and artists cards; ironmongery; Alpaca products; knitted toys and wearables; French delicacies; handmade herbal skin care; jewellery; ceramics; personalised kid’s wear; gift items and more. Our growing market is an event not to be missed! Held on the third Saturday of each month from April through December. Open 9.30am-3pm. Lion Gallery, Broad St, Leominster 01568 611898 Oct A varied selection of contemporary art and craft will also be on display. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm. Tobias James Art & Framing Gallery, St Owen St, Hereford 07760 316959 Oct Works by local artists and from artists further afield.

Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum, Foregate St, Worcester 01905 25371 Until 28 Oct WORCESTER SOCIETY OF ARTISTS. Open Mon-Sat 10.30am-4.30pm, closed Sundays and Bank holidays. Hereford Museum & Art Gallery, Broad St, Hereford 01432 260692 Until 7 Oct BRIAN HATTON. 20 Oct - 13 Nov Forge exhibition, part of ‘Ferrous 2017 Festival’. EGOR BAVYKIN, CLAUDIO BOTTERO, AMBROSE BURNE, FRANCISCO GAZITUA, NILS HINT, CHRISTIAN VAUGHAN JONES, TAKAYOSHI KOMINE, DANIEL NEVILLE, PATRICK QUINN, DANIEL RANDALL, LESZEK SIKON, RICHARD SMITH, FRED TRUUS, STEPHEN YUSKO, HEINER ZIMMERMANN - contemporary forged metal designs. Open Tues-Sat 10am-4pm. Apple Store Gallery, Unit 1, Rockfield Road, Hereford, HR1 2UA 01432 263937 Until 28 Oct ‘Herefordshire Landscape Beauty and Power’. RACHEL SUDWORTH AND MAGGIE KINGSTON. Open Wed-Fri 9.30am-4.30pm, Sat 10am-1pm. Framing available. GreenStage Gallery, Hop Pocket, Bishop’s Frome, Worcester, WR6 5BT 01885 490839 Until 31 Oct Works by PAUL POWIS & SARA HAYWARD RCA. Open TuesSat 10.30am-5.30pm, Sun 11am-5pm, closed Mon except Bank Holidays. Upstairs, Market House Gallery, Ross-on-Wye 01989 769398 Oct Paintings, textiles, acrylics, glass, wood, sculptures. 10am-4pm. Mike Gell, Contemporary British Jewellery, 3 East Street, Hereford. 01432 278226 Jewellery, silverware and studio glass by more than 70 designers. Open Mon - Sat,10am - 5pm.

Weaver’s Gallery, Church Lane, Ledbury 07881 926661 amanda.wright7@btopenworld.com 14 Oct Artist’s Studio Clearout Sale. Artbooks, frames, papers, fabrics etc. In aid of St Michael’s Hospice. Open 10am-5pm. 17 - 22 Oct ‘Knotworks II’. JEANETTE McCULLOCH - artwork. GRAHAM HARTILL - poetry. Open 11am-4pm. 23 - 29 Oct ‘Artisans at Weaver’s Gallery’. MacGREGOR AND MICHAEL - leather goods. ALISON DUPERNEX - knitted textiles. STEPHANIE KEMP - woven coats and jackets. TIM BLADES - silver jewellery. Open 23 Oct 2-5.30pm, Mon-Sat 10am-5.30pm, Sun 11am-4pm. Hereford Cathedral 01432 374201 Until 14 Oct ‘Entrances and Exits’. DARREN WILLIAMS, CLARE BURGOYNE, CHARLOTTE MILLWARD-BROOKES. (The Crypt). 20 - 22 Oct ‘Ferrous: Festival of Artist Blacksmithing’. 20 Oct - 13 Nov ‘Transition’. International exhibition of contemporary forged ironwork connected with WWI. Until 30 Dec Magna Carta exhibition. A display of the 1217 copy of Magna Carta in the Mappa Mundi and Chained Library exhibition chamber, together with the 13th century copy of the Charter of the Forest preserved in Bishop Swinfield’s Register. Open 10am-5pm. Made in the Marches Gallery, No. 12 Church St, Kington, HR5 3AZ 07531 820195 Oct ‘Journeyings’. Paintings, prints, ceramics, metal textiles, jewellery, wood, stone, cards, gifts and more from local artists and makers. Commissions and gift vouchers available. Open Tues-Sat 10am-5pm.

The Chapel, 2 Forbury Chase, Sherford St, Bromyard, HR7 4DL 01885 788064 7 - 15 Oct ‘Capturing the Countryside’. An exhibition of works by four post war British artists, GARRICK PALMER, JOHN PIPER, ROWLAND SUDDABY & ROBERT TAVENER. www.thechapelbromyard.com Open 11am-5pm with pop-up cafe. Old Chapel Gallery, Pembridge 01544 388842 www.oldchapelgallery.co.uk Until end Oct Autumn exhibition. TAMSIN ABBOTT - stained glass. KATHY BARRS - felt works. CHRISSIE NASH - jewellery. NANCY SUTCLIFFE - engraved glass. RACHEL WRIGHT - textiles. HANNAH WILLOW - paintings and jewellery. Throughout the year Garden Sculpture exhibition in a variety of media. 11am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm. Tues by appointment. SHROPSHIRE Aardvark Books, The Bookery, Manor Farm, Brampton Bryan, Bucknell, SY7 0DH 01547 530744 22 Oct Brocante/Flea Market. Stalls filled with the finest bargains, hot food and delicious French breakfast. With the inimitable Norrie Davies playing the French Musett Accordion. Open 10am-3pm. Beacon Room, Ludlow Castle, Castle Square, Ludlow, SY8 1GD www.shropshireguild.co.uk 21 & 22 Oct ‘Showing Off’. Contemporary craft show. Open 10am-5pm, free entry. Beambridge Clubroom, Munslow 01584 873327 14 & 15 Oct CORVEDALE ARTISTS. 20 artists’ work on display. Free entry, supporting The Severn Hospice. Open 10am-4pm.

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Land of Lost Content, Craven Arms, SY7 9NW 01588 676176 National Museum of British Popular Culture. 11am-5pm daily, closed Wed. V.A.N. Street Gallery, Shoplatch, Shrewsbury SY1 1HS www.abstractedge.org 3 - 28 Oct Abstract Edge exhibition. ROS BURNS, JACS COLLINS, SUE FIRMIN, TONY HALL, RAE HARRISON, LOIS HOPWOOD, MAGGIE JONES, CIARA LEWIS, ALISON MacGREGOR GRIMLEY, ROGER PERCIVAL, CHERYL WILLIAMS, BRONTË WOODRUFF. Open 10am-4pm except Sun & Mon. Kerry Vale Vineyard & Gallery, Pentreheyling, Church Stoke, SY15 6HU 01588 620627 Until 3 Nov PENELOPE TIMMIS land and seascapes, fowl and flower paintings. Open Tues-Sun 10am-4pm. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, SY9 5AY 01588 630321 Oct TAHIRA PAUL - paintings. Open Mon, Wed & Thurs 4-9pm, Tues 7am-9pm, Fri 7am-6pm, Sun 9am-12.30pm. Gallery 3, Gateway Arts Centre, Shrewsbury 01743 355159 Until 27 Oct ANDREW HOWARTH & PAOLA ALESSANDRI-GRAY. 31 Oct - 8 Dec Shropshire Open 2017. Open Mon-Fri 9am-4.30pm.

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

www.artcourseswales.com nr. Hay-on-Wye Established 2009 Tel. 01874 711 212

Twenty Twenty Gallery, 4 Quality Square, Ludlow 01584 875363 Until 28 Oct Modern British Painters including SARAH ARMSTRONG JONES. Open Tues-Sat 10am-5pm. Bishop’s Castle Town Hall 01588 630023 Until 21 Oct GILL STOKES. 7 Oct Antiques & Flea Market, 9am-4pm. Until 21 Oct GILL STOKES. 21 Oct Farmer’s Market, 9am-1pm. 4 Nov Antiques & Flea Market, 9am-4pm. The Sun Inn Gallery, 10 High St, Clun, SY7 8JB 01588 640559 Oct ‘Narrative Composites’ DAVID HAND - photographs. Open daily, 12 noon - till pub closing time. Qube Gallery, Oswald Rd, Oswestry, SY11 1RB 01691 656882 Until 29 Oct Matisse exhibition. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, SY7 9RS 01588 676060 1 - 30 Oct ‘Four Corners’. THE MARCHES SCRIBES - calligraphy. Oct DAVID RANDELL. 10am-5pm. Twenty Twenty Gallery, 3 - 4 High St, Much Wenlock 01952 727952 Until 21 Oct ‘Twenty Years of Twenty Twenty Gallery’. A mixed exhibition of artists who have exhibited with the gallery since 1997. Tues-Sat 10am-5pm.

Art & Craft Workshops Single listings are free. Year round, £40 per year

CALLING ARTISTS TO DRESS A GIRAFFE IN ARTWORK Artists are being offered a chance to decorate giraffe sculptures which will form an art trail through the city streets for Worcester and public places for 10 weeks in summer 2018. St Richard’s Hospice and Wild in Art hope to create a visually stunning trail to raise money for hospice care. Artists can enter up to three designs and closing date 5 Jan, each selected artist will be awarded a commission of £800. www.worcesterstandtall.co.uk PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION Brilley & Borders Environment Initiative. Free, open to all, photo competition themed ‘The Magic of Trees’. Photos must be taken within a 10 mile radius of Brilley and within the timescale of 1 Aug - 21 Nov. See www.brilley.co.uk/environment/ photo-competition-the-magic-of-trees CALLING ARTISTS AND MAKERS St George’s Church, Orleton (situated between Ludlow and Leominster) are looking for local crafts people and demonstrators. Orleton Village Hall, 18 November. To book a stall call 01568 782381. CREATIVE WILLOW Weekly classes for beginners and intermediates, exploring willow weaving techniques for basketmaking and garden structures. Builth Wells and Crickhowell. Mary Zammit, 01982 552072, mary@marywillowgarden.co.uk COFFEE, CAKE & CREATIVITY Join us for a range of adult art & craft workshops at The Studio, Greenacres, Tenbury Wells. Classes in Portraiture, Still Life, Experimental Drawing, Fused Glass, Engraving and Paper Construction with artist Ann Wallace (18 years teaching experience) www.annwallace.co.uk on studio workshop page for class listings 01584 811080. GLASSBLOWING COURSES Experience the magic of glassblowing. Hay-on-Wye. www.glassgallery.co.uk GINN’S CREATIVE WORKSHOPS Fun, recreational art sessions for EVERYONE. Start painting, drawing, printing & textiles. Guided by Ginn with 25 years in teaching & inspiring art & design. PLUS Ginn’s School of Sewing Tel: 01432 760961 www.ginnscreativeworkshops.co.uk

GARETH GWATKIN

FORGE COTTAGE, EVENJOBB, PRESTEIGNE, POWYS, LD8 2SD

T: 01547 560150 M: 07884 231104

gareth@hiddenwren.co.uk www.hiddenwren.co.uk

The Future of our Hills -

Powys Uplands, Policy and Brexit An open meeting to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing our upland areas.

Saturday 21st October 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Knighton Hotel, Knighton, LD7 1BL Speakers include: Professor David Austin, Professor of Archaeology, Lampeter Justin Hanson, Natural Resources Wales Julian Jones, Director of the Radnorshire Wildlife Trust Sorcha Lewis, High Nature Value farmer Liz Lewis-Reddy, Head of Living Landscapes, Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust Professor Michael Woods, Professor of Human Geography, Aberystwyth Nick Myhill, farmer and wildlife consultant Event organised by Brecon & Radnor Branch of the Campaign for the Protection of Rural Wales £5 for CPRW members, £10 for non-members. Cost includes refreshment and buffet lunch. For further information and to book telephone 01497 821668. Registered charity number 239899

STONE CARVING COURSES WEEKENDS In October and Tuesday mornings with Lottie O’Leary. Also available for schools, festivals, shows etc. Details, www.lottieolearystonecarver.co.uk or phone me on 01547 528 792 ART WORKSHOPS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE Free Art sessions, for 11-18 year olds. Wednesdays 4-6pm. With different art techniques by local artists. Teme Valley Youth Project, Wigmore. Email: youthtvyp1@yahoo.co.uk or call 01568 770110. CREATIVE BREAKS Learn a new skill and explore your creativity with experienced tutors. We offer a wide range of art and craft courses throughout the year:- Basketmaking, dyeing, spinning and weaving, earth ovens, glass fusing, green woodworking, hand and machine knitting, hedgerow medicine, jewellery, painting, photography, pottery, printmaking, rag rug making, stained glass, story telling, upholstery and woodworking. www.creativebreaks.co.uk for full details of our courses. Make it yourself - take it home - keep it, treasure it: give it with pride! October & November JEWELLERY MAKING With Melissa Hunt. 2 Oct - Soldering tips and practice, levels 2 & 3. 7 Oct - Beginners Jewellery: make a silver ring, all levels. 9 Oct - Intermediate jewellery day: design and make a personal piece, levels 2 & 3. 14 Oct - Etching and Photo-Etching for jewellers, all levels. 21 Oct - Casting for Jewellers: water and sand, all levels. 22 Oct - Cold Connections for Jewellers: hinges, rivets, tabs, levels 2 & 3. 4 Nov - Make a silver spoon, all levels. Plus on Tuesdays running blocks of 6 week evening classes, 6-9pm, £150. All courses in Brampton Bryan, bring a packed lunch or buy from the cafe at Aardvark Books, two minute walk from the studio. Details 07931 351233. October WEEKEND ART COURSES COURSES Life painting, drawing, portrait, still-life, colour, landscape, monoprinting. Near Hay-on-Wye, www.artcourses.wales.com, 01874 711212.

October MID WALES ARTS CENTRE WORKSHOPS Wed - Pottery class with Cathy Knapp, teenagers and adults all abilities welcome, 7-9pm, £8 per session. Thurs - Pottery class with Cathy Knapp for ages 7-12 years, all abilities welcome, 5-6.30pm, £5 per session. Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, 01686 688369. www.midwalesarts.org.uk October HEREFORD COLLEGE OF ARTS OPEN EVENTS 4 Oct - University Level Open Day, 11am, free. 11 Oct - HCA College Level Open Evening, 6pm free. 24 - 26 Oct - Life at HCA Taster Mornings, for secondary school pupils looking to find out more about studing a creative course at college level, free. Hereford College of the Arts, Folly Lane, Hereford, 01432 273359. October EASTNOR POTTERY Children’s Pottery Sessions in half term. Wed 25 Oct. Includes a go on the potter’s wheel. Places cost £15 per child with a 10% discount for x 3 or more places booked. Family Pottery Fun during October Tues-Sat 10am-4pm. Book a session, turn up and choose from an exciting menu of pottery projects using real clay, inc potter’s wheel. No minimum order of participants required and projects start at just £5. Excellent & creative indoor activity. Potter’s wheel workshops 7th and 28th & 29th October. Spend the day or weekend relaxing and creating pots on the potter’s wheel. £130 day £240 w/e. Includes materials, refreshments and lunch. To book a space, simply email admin@eastnorpottery.co.uk or tel 01531 633886. October SHROPSHIRE HILLS DISCOVERY CENTRE WORKSHOPS 23 - 27 Oct - Star Wars Jedi Academy for ages 3 - 11 year olds, 1-2.30pm, £4. 24 Oct - Star Wars Cantina, cooking workshop for ages 3 - 11 year olds, 10-11.30am, £7.50. 28 Oct - Bonfire and Firework Event, 7.30pm, £3, £1.50 children, £5 family. 28 Oct - Discovery Club, Autumn Leaves, 11am-12pm. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, School Rd, Craven Arms, 01588 676060.

October THE GLOBE, HAY ON WYE WORKSHOPS 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Oct - Lego Club, 11am. 17 Oct - Globe Makers, 7.30pm. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 01497 821762.

Fri 20 - Sun 22 October HAVE A GO FORGING In aid of St Michael’s Hospice. High Town, Hereford. To book your place go to: www.st-michaels-hospice.org.uk/ event/ferrous

October TOWN HALL, BISHOP’S CASTLE WORKSHOPS 3 Oct - Healthy Friendships, a wellbeing group, 10.30am-12.30pm, £2 per session includes light refreshments and any craft materials. 3 Oct - Friends Together. Memory and Respite Group, 2-4pm. Town Hall, Bishop’s Castle, 01588 630023.

Sat 21 October CALLIGRAPHY TASTER SESSION Monkland Village Hall, 10am-1pm, £6, 01544 327657. Marches Scribes.

October PRINT SHED COURSES Linocut for Beginners Sat 30th Sept. Learning to Draw start date Tues 3rd October. Mixed Media Experimental Wed 14th October. www.theprintshed.net or email theprintshed@swinmoor.net For info and bookings Contact Jill Barneby 07796 673123. October ASSEMBLY ROOMS, LUDLOW WORKSHOPS Twice monthly, Tues, Oscars, 7.30pm, Ludlow Photographic Club, 01584 879180. First Thurs, Studio, 7.30pm, Ludlow Arts Society, talks and demonstrations, 01584 831458. Fri, Studio, 10am-4pm, Life and Portrait Workshop, contact Chris Bean, 01584 841668. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 01584 878141. Until November SIX-WEEK CERAMICS COURSE For adult beginners. With Kayleigh Hughes. Tuesdays from 19 Sept - 3 Oct & 31 Oct - 14 Nov. Maximum of 10 places per course, £95/£90. Gwernyfed High School, 07583 433110, www.glasburyarts.co.uk Thurs 5 & Fri 6 Ocotber RECYCLED ART ENAMELLING With Elizabeth Turrell. Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, £170 includes basic materials, lunch also available at £7.50 per day, bookings and more info, www.midwalesarts.org.uk or 01686 688369. Thurs 12 October LIFE DRAWING The Old Mill, Llanidloes, 6.30pm, £7, please book, 01686 412008. Sat 14 October MAKE A PENTANGULAR BASKET With tutor Marion MacKenzie. Monkland Village Hall, 10am-4pm, £21 or £17 members, 01544 327657. Marches Scribes. Mon 16 - Wed 18 October WELSH ACADEMY OF ART Still Life Drawing/painting workshop, 9.30am-4pm, £165. Welsh Academy of Art, near Crickhowell, www.welshacademyofart.com email info@welshacademyofart.com

Village Art Clubs!

Looking to start in October at Pembridge, Kingsland and Wellington Village Halls. Please contact me if you’re interested. Mrs Liz Watson on 01568 368908 or 07938 563716 for more details.

Wed 25 October HEREFORDSHIRE’S FAMILY FESTIVAL A host of magical themed activities for the whole family. The Courtyard, Hereford, 10am-6pm, 01432 340555. Thurs 26 October ART WORKSHOP Hosted by Penelope Timmis, focussing on how to use colour and apply paint freely. Kerry Vale Vineyard & Gallery, Pentreheyling, Church Stoke, 10.30am-3.30pm, £65, 01588 620627. Wed 15 November FLOWER ARRANGEMENT DEMONSTRATIONS Decorating ideas from Heidi Vince. Breinton Village Hall, 2.30-5pm, £5. Fundraising for Breinton VH, 01432 269648. Sat 18 November MASTERCLASS With artist Karl Sylvester. ‘An approach to drawing: composition from memory’. Centre Celf, Llandrindod Wells, 10am-4pm, £25, 01597 822777, booking essential, limited places. Mondays LIFE DRAWING 10am – 4pm at Llanigon Village Hall. Beginners welcome. MODELS WANTED. Contact 01497 831 550. Mondays APPLETREE KNITTING GROUP Studio 2, 15 Lower Galdeford, Ludlow. 2pm and 6pm supporting ‘Knit for Peace’. Donations of £2, 0845 548 5449. Wednesdays VISUAL ART WORKSHOPS For 11-16 year olds. Mortimer Enterprise Centre, Kings Meadow, Wigmore, 4-6pm, 01568 770110. Wednesdays POTTERY CLUB All ages and abilities. Materials and refreshments included. Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, near Newtown, 7-9pm, 01686 688369. Wednesdays KNITTING GROUP At the Workhouse Cafe, Presteigne, 2-4pm, 10% discount on food and drinks. All welcome, 01544 267864. Fridays AFTER SCHOOL ART CLUB For children aged 5 - 12 years. Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, 3.45-5.15pm, 01686 688369. 3rd Saturday KINGTON ART AND CRAFT MARKET Kington Market Hall, 10am-4pm. A range of high quality work by local artists and crafts makers. Craft making during summer months. 07867 483135. www.kingtoncommunitymarket.wordpress.com

Long established LIFE DRAWING CLASS Needs five new members. Held 2nd Saturday in the month. Light, warm room in City College. Top class models. No tuition, but friendly advice if needed. Four sessions, ÂŁ32, 9.30am - 12.30pm. Phone Jane Townsend 01432 850477

Larry Wright - Life Coach Coaching by audio skype, whatsapp and phone. First conversation free Current themes: fulfillment, retirement and confidence. What do you want more of?

www.larrywrightcoaching.com

Mists and Mellow Fruitfulness

cinema KINGSMAN: THE GOLDEN CIRCLE (15) Three years ago Kingsman: Secret Service was a global smash, so a sequel to this ever-soBritish spy actioncomedy caper was inevitable. Loosely based on the comic book created by Dave Gibbons and Mark Miller and once again written / d i re c t e d b y M a t t h e w Vaughn and Jane Goldman (Kick-Ass) the story reunites unlikely Kingsman special agent ‘Eggsy’ (Taron Egerton) with his pin-striped mentor (Colin Firth) heading over the Pond to meet their opposite numbers at ‘Statesman’. A spangly, A-lister cast includes Halle Berry, Channing Tatum, Mark Strong, Jeff Bridges and Elton John (!) whilst Oscar-winner Julianne Moore gets to flex her baddie muscles as Poppy, a notorious criminal mastermind, whose personal bodyguard is the inimitable Vinnie Jones. Big fun all round. All reveiws by Mark Williams

ABERGAVENNY FILM SOC.

BOOTH’S BOOKSHOP

4 Oct GRADUATION (15) 18 Oct LETTERS FROM BAGHDAD (PG) 1 Nov THE OTHER SIDE OF HOPE (12) Melville Centre, Pen-y-Pound, Abergavenny, doors open 6.45pm, films start 7.30pm, 01873 850167.

1 Oct DETROIT (15) 6 - 8 Oct THE LIMEHOUSE GOLEM (15) 20 - 22 Oct VICTORIA & ABDUL (PG) Richard Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye. Films every weekend. Full programme www.boothbooks. co.uk 01497 820322

2 & 3 Oct LOGAN LUCKY (ctbc) 4 Oct THE DARK TOWER (12A) 6 & 12 Oct DETROIT (ctbc) 10 Oct WAY OUT WEST (U) 9 & 10 Oct HOTEL SALVATION (PG) 13, 16 - 19 Oct VICTORIA AND ABDUL (ctbc) 23 - 25 Oct THE JUNGLE BUNCH (ctbc) 24, 25 & 28 Oct THE NUT JOB 2: NUTTY BY NATURE (ctbc) 25 & 28 Oct THOMAS AND FRIENDS: JOURNEY BEYOND SODOR (ctbc) 27 & 28 Oct THE LIMEHOUSE GOLEM (15) 28 & 31 Oct IT (ctbc) 30 & 31 Oct INSYRIATED (15) 31 Oct HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA (U) Details 01584 878141

BRECON FILM SOCIETY

ASSEMBLY ROOMS, LUDLOW

BISHOP’S CASTLE FILM SOC. 11 Oct LA MERAVIGLE 25 Oct TRIPLE AGENT 8 Nov LETTERS FROM BAGHDAD Three Tuns, Bishop’s Castle, 8pm, 01588 680445.

2 Oct THINGS TO COME (12A) 6 Nov HELL OR HIGH WATER (15) Doors open 7.15pm for 7.30pm start. Brecon Colisuem Cinema, Wheat St, Brecon. Membership enquiries 01874 623166

CONQUEST, BROMYARD 6 Oct THE HATTON GARDEN JOB (15) 27 Oct THE EAGLE HUNTRESS (U) Conquest Theatre, Tenbury Rd, Bromyard. Details 01885 488575

COURTYARD, HEREFORD Until 5 Oct VICTORIA & ABDUL (ctbc) Until 4 Oct DETROIT (15) Until 4 Oct THE NUT JOB 2: NUTTY BY NATURE (U) Until 5 Oct LOGAN LUCKY (ctbc) 6 - 12 Oct HOTEL SALVATION (PG) 9 - 12 Oct GOD’S OWN COUNTRY (15) 13 - 19 Oct WIND RIVER (15) 13 - 18 Oct SCRIBE (15) 13 - 19 Oct GOODBYE CHRISTOPHER ROBIN (PG)

14 Oct WINNIE THE POOH (U) 17 & 18 Oct SETTE GIORNI (SEVEN DAYS) (ctbc) 19 Oct WONDER WOMAN (12A) Relaxed screening 20, 21 & 26 Oct CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND (PG) 20 & 24 Oct INSYRIATED (15) 21 Oct WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE (PG) 24 Oct THE ORCHESTRA OF THE AGE OF ENLIGHTENMENT This painstakingly restored silent film captures the subtleties of the opera’s comedy and is accompanied by a live orchestra playing the music Strauss himself wrote for the film. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £23. 27 - 30 Oct & 2 Nov BORG VS MCENROE (ctbc) 27 - 31 Oct, 1 & 2 Nov KINGSMAN: THE GOLDEN CIRCLE (15) 27 & 31 Oct GET OUT (15) 28 Oct THOMAS AND FRIENDS: JOURNEY BEYOND SODOR (U) 30 & 31 Oct, 2 Nov IN BETWEEN (15) 31 Oct & 1 Nov MISERY (15) Details 01432 340555

2 Oct SULLY: MIRACLE ON THE HUDSON (12) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911 2 Oct HIDDEN FIGURES (PG) Church Stretton School 01694 724330 3 Oct LADY MACBETH (12A) Lydbury North VH 01588 680302 4 Oct VICEROY’S HOUSE (12A) Cardington VH 01694 771295 4 Oct LA LA LAND (12A) The Red House, Albrighton 01902 373854 5 Oct SULLY: MIRACLE ON THE HUDSON (12) Bagley Sports and Social Club 07773 983963 5 Oct HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE (12A) Brilley VH 01544 327227 6 Oct LA LA LAND (12A) The Simpson Hall, Burghill 01432 760816 6 Oct A UNITED KINGDOM (12A) Staunton on Wye VH 01981 501031 6 Oct THE EAGLE HUNTRESS (U) Fownhope New Memorial Hall 01432 860065

6 Oct THEIR FINEST (12) Kelsall Methodist Hall 01829 752548 6 Oct LION (PG) Stoke Prior VH 07850 030821 6 Oct 10 CLOVERFIELD LANE (12A) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125 6 Oct THE HATTON GARDEN JOB (15) Conquest Theatre, Bromyard 01885 488575 7 Oct LONG FORGOTTEN FIELDS (12) Trefonen VH 01691 657011 7 Oct LA LA LAND (12A) Belmont Hall, Wellington www.theclifton.org 9 Oct LOCKE (15) Coalbrookdale & Ironbridge Community 9 Oct JACKIE (15) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911 10 Oct THE OLIVE TREE (15) Garway VH 01600 750465 10 Oct A DOG’S PURPOSE (PG) SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630321 10 Oct FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS (PG) St Mary’s Church Hall, Ross on Wye 07956 456290 10 Oct VICEROY’S HOUSE (12A) Ashford Carbonel VH 01584 831574 11 Oct LION (PG) Hope Bowdler VH 01694 723648 11 Oct LION (PG) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125 11 Oct MOONLIGHT (15) Cuddington and Sandiway VH 01606 888931 12 Oct SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN (U) Neston Civic Hall 0151 336 7805 12 Oct FENCES (12) Much Birch Community Hall 01981 540097 13 Oct LION (PG) Sarn VH 01686 671205 13 Oct HIDDEN FIGURES (PG) Cound Guildhall 01743 761451 13 Oct VICEROY’S HOUSE (12A) Great Witley VH 01299 896412 13 Oct THEIR FINEST (12) All Stretton VH 01694 723378 13 Oct THE BEATLES - EIGHT DAYS A WEEK, THE TOURING YEARS (12A) Bedstone and Hopton Castle VH 01547 530282 13 Oct THE LIGHT BETWEEN OCEANS (12A) Bodenham Parish Hall 01568 797473 13 Oct MANCHESTER BY THE SEA (15) Dorstone VH 01981 550943 13 Oct TOMORROW (DEMAIN) (PG) Knighton Community Centre 07751 221487 14 Oct LA LA LAND (12A) Bayston Hill Memorial Hall 01743 873940 14 Oct WOMAN IN GOLD (12A) Withington Parish Room 01743 709236 14 Oct JACKIE (15) Cawley Hall, Eye 01568 615836 14 Oct VICEROY’S HOUSE (12A) Belmont Hall, Wellington www.theclifton.org

THE LIMEHOUSE GOLEM (15) Set in London’s mistily realised Victorian East End, erudite detective John Kildare (Bill Nighy) faces a case he can’t crack, in a career that’s going nowhere owing to his ‘confirmed bachelor’ status. A rising music hall star, Lizzie Cree (Olivia Cooke, The Signal) is blamed for murdering her husband (Sam Reid) but Kildare suspects that he in fact was the so-called ‘Golem’ he’d long ago pursued for a series of grisly murders. Flashbacks chronicle Lizzie’s picaresque rise through the seamier habitats of showbiz, and we’re kept guessing as to exactly who did what and unto whom, with some wonderful cameos from the likes of Eddie Marsan (Their Finest) as a duplicitous stage manager, Douglas Booth (The Riot Club) and fêted Spanish actress Maria Valverde as a jealous acrobat. 14 Oct HIDDEN FIGURES (PG) Martley Memorial Hall 01886 888406 16 Oct THEIR FINEST (12) Welshpool Assembly Room 01938 552043 16 Oct 20TH CENTURY WOMEN (15) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911 17 Oct CHURCHILL (PG) The Royal British Legion Hall, Newport 07886 697934 17 Oct VICEROY’S HOUSE (12A) The Talbot Theatre, Whitchurch 01948 660660 18 Oct I, DANIEL BLAKE (15) Chetton VH 01746 789257 18 Oct THE LIGHT BETWEEN OCEANS (12A) Myddle VH 01939 290872 18 Oct JULIETA (15) Escleyside Hall, Michaelchurch Escley 01981 510696 19 Oct THE EAGLE HUNTRESS (U) Pudleston VH 01568 760606 19 Oct MOONLIGHT (15) SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630321 19 Oct VICEROY’S HOUSE (12A) Claverley VH 01746 710528 19 Oct THEIR FINEST (12A) Gorsley VH 01989 720358 19 Oct LION (PG) Kinnerley Parish Hall 01691 682282 20 Oct LION (PG) Whitchurch & Ganarew Memorial Hall 01600 890640 20 Oct VICEROY’S HOUSE (12A) Little Dewchurch VH 01432 840333 20 Oct FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS (PG) Shifnal VH 01952 462787 20 Oct LA LA LAND (12A) Bosbury Parish Hall 01531 640415 20 Oct LA LA LAND (12A) Little Wenlock VH 01952 505888

20 Oct UNTOUCHABLE (15) Stoke Prior VH 07850 030821 20 Oct LION (PG) Rodington VH 01952 770524 20 Oct THE OLIVE TREE (15) Colwall VH 01684 540926 20 Oct LAURA (U) Lydbury North VH 01588 680302 21 Oct THE OLIVE TREE (15) Lady Emily Hall, Tarrington 01432 890720 21 Oct DENIAL (12) Clun Memorial Hall 01588 640254 21 Oct LETTERS FROM BAGHDAD (PG) Ryton VH 01743 718237 21 Oct A DOG’S PURPOSE (PG) Bicton VH 01743 850495 21 Oct SULLY: MIRACLE ON THE HUDSON (12) Tasley Parish Room 01746 764881 21 Oct THEIR FINEST (12) Aston on Clun VH 01588 660545 21 Oct THEIR FINEST (12) Chapel Lawn VH 01547 530258 21 Oct JACKIE (15) Cleobury Mortimer Parish Hall 01299 271129 21 Oct LION (PG) Belmont Hall, Wellington www.theclifton.org 21 Oct HIDDEN FIGURES (PG) Upton upon Severn Memorial Hall 01684 591044 23 Oct CITY LIGHTS (U) Coalbrookdale & Ironbridge Community Centre 24 Oct A DOG’S PURPOSE (PG) Acton Scott VH 01694 781260 24 Oct THE BOYS AND GIRL FROM COUNTY CLARE (15) Loppington VH 01939 809236 24 Oct FRANTZ (12A) All Stretton VH 01694 723378 26 Oct THE SENSE OF AN ENDING (15) Goodrich VH 01600 890609 26 Oct THEIR FINEST (12) Castlemorton Parish Hall 01684 833549

BLADE RUNNER 2049 (Cert TBA) Perhaps the decade’s most anticipated film is finally here, and it’s a triumph. Ridley Scott, director of the seminal sci-fi noir returns as Blade Runner 2049’s producer alongside i t s o r i g i n a l c o - w r i t e r, Hampton Fancher, with the supremely imagi native Denis Villeneuve (Arrival, Prisoners) directing. The now ageing, suitably cynical replicant hunter Deckard (reprised by Harrison Ford) is tracked down by LAPD Officer K (Ryan Gosling) to help confront a terrible secret that could throw an already broken society into terminal chaos. Their mission leads them to a chilling creator of ‘disposable workforces’ (Jared Leto, Suicide Squad) and other major players include Robin Wright (House of Cards) and Ana de Armas (War Dogs), but key to the film’s atmospherically stunning impact is Villeneuve’s regular British cinematographer, Roger Deakins. 26 Oct VICEROY’S HOUSE (12A) Almeley VH 01544 327195 26 Oct KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE (15) Chelmarsh Parish Hall 01746 862884 27 Oct BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (2017) (PG) Marton VH 01938 580116 27 Oct THE EAGLE HUNTRESS (U) Conquest Theatre, Bromyard 01885 488575 27 Oct SULLY: MIRACLE ON THE HUDSON (12) Longden VH 07539 545846 27 Oct HIDDEN FIGURES (PG) Knighton Community Centre 07751 221487 27 Oct FENCES (12) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125 27 Oct LION (PG) Clungunford Parish Hall 01588 660159 28 Oct VICEROY’S HOUSE (12A) Ripple Parish Hall 01684 592781 28 Oct HIDDEN FIGURES (PG) Yarpole Parish Hall 01568 780279 28 Oct HIDDEN FIGURES (PG) Clifton on Teme VH 01886 812238 28 Oct CHURCHILL (PG) Belmont Hall, Wellington www.theclifton.org 28 Oct THAT HAMILTON WOMAN (U) Neston Civic Hall 0151 336 7805 30 Oct BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (2017) (PG) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911 31 Oct GIFTED (12A) The Talbot Theatre, Whitchurch 01948 660660

THE HAFREN 25 Oct HIDDEN FIGURES Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 1.30pm, £3 01686 614555

LINGEN FLIX 13 Oct THE PROMISE (PG) Lingen Village Hall, 7.30pm, £5, children £3.50 01544 267736, www.lingen.org.uk

MONTGOMERY MOVIE CLUB 5 Oct LA LA LAND (12A) 19 Oct THE GRADUATE (15) 2 Nov LION (PG) Dragon Hotel, Montgomery, 8pm. mike.mills@montgomery-wales.uk

OLD MKT. HALL, SHREWS. Until 5 Oct THE LIMEHOUSE GOLEM (15) 6 Oct GOD’S OWN COUNTRY (15) Shropshire Rainbow Film Festival 6 - 12 Oct BORG/MCENROE (ctbc) 7 Oct WHO’S GONNA LOVE ME NOW? (15) Shropshire Rainbow Film Festival 7 Oct SHORT FILM PROGRAMME UK Shropshire Rainbow Film Festival 7 Oct TANGERINE (15) Shropshire Rainbow Film Festival 7 Oct LECTURE - LOOKING AWRY By Jacob Engelbert. Shropshire Rainbow Film Festival 7 Oct WHILE YOU WEREN’T LOOKING (NC) Shropshire Rainbow Film Festival 8 Oct THE SUMMER OF SANGAILE (NC) Shropshire Rainbow Film Festival 8 Oct SHORT FILM PROGRAMME Shropshire Rainbow Film Festival 8 Oct SIGNATURE MOVE (NC) Shropshire Rainbow Film Festival 8 Oct THEO AND HUGO (18) Shropshire Rainbow Film Festival

13 - 26 Oct GOODBYE CHRISTOPHER ROBIN (PG) 20 - 26 Oct EARTH: ONE AMAZING DAY (U) 20 - 26 Oct BRIMSTONE (18) 23 - 28 Oct THE JUNGLE BUNCH (U) 27 Oct - 2 Nov GLASS CASTLE (12A) 27 Oct - 2 Nov DETROIT (15) Details 01743 281281

PLAYHOUSE, LEOMINSTER 1 Oct THE 9TH LIFE OF LOUIS DRAX (15) 7 Oct PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: SALAZAR’S REVENGE (12A) 14 Oct ALONE IN BERLIN (12A) 21 Oct CHURCHILL (PG) 29 Oct THE MUMMY (15) 4 Nov MY COUSIN RACHEL (12A) Playhouse Cinema, Community Centre, Leominster 01568 612583

PRESTEIGNE SCREEN 6 Oct THEIR FINEST (12A) 20 Oct THE EAGLE HUNTRESS (U) 3 Nov TWENTIETH CENTURY WOMEN (U) Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, www.presteignescreen.org.uk

REGAL CINEMA, TENBURY 2 Oct THE LIMEHOUSE GOLEM (15) 4 Oct GIFTED (12A) 6 Oct DR ZHIVAGO (12A) 10 Oct THE LAST WORD (15) 16 & 17 Oct FINAL PORTAIT (15) 21 - 24 Oct VICTORIA AND ABDUL (12A) 23 Oct THOMAS AND FRIENDS: JOURNEY BEYOND SODOR (U) 24 Oct THE NUT JOB 2: NUTTY BY NATURE (U) 27 - 30 Oct GOODBYE CHRISTOPHER ROBIN (PG) 1 - 3 Nov KINGSMAN: THE GOLDEN CIRCLE (15) 6 & 7 Nov BORG/MCENROE 8 - 10 Nov MAUDIE (12A) Details 01584 811442

WYESIDE, BUILTH WELLS Until 2 Oct CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS (U) 1 - 22 Oct THE JUNGLE BUNCH (U) 1 - 5 Oct THE ODYSSEY (L’ODYSSEE) (PG) 1 - 12 Oct AMERICAN MADE (15) 1, 13, 15 & 19 Oct AN INCONVENIENT SEQUEL (PG) 6 Oct - 1 Nov VICTORIA & ABDUL (PG) 6 - 12 & 20 - 22 Nov KINGSMAN: THE GOLDEN CIRCLE (15) 7, 15 & 21 Oct DESPICABLE ME 3 (U)

8 & 22 Oct CARS 3 (U) 6 - 12 Oct DETROIT (15) 13 - 19 Oct MOTHER! (18) 13 - 19 Oct BORG VS MCENROE (ctbc) 20 - 26 Oct THE MOUNTAIN BETWEEN US (ctbc) 20 Oct - 1 Nov GOODBYE CHRISTOPHER ROBIN (PG) 25 & 26 Oct LOGAN LUCKY (12A) 27 Oct & into Dec THE LOGO NIJAGO MOVIE (ctbc) 27 Oct - 2 Nov BLADE RUNNER 2049 (ctbc) 27 Oct & into Nov MY LITTLE PONY: THE MOVIE (ctbc) 27 Oct - 2 Nov THE SNOWMAN (ctbc) Wyeside, Builth Wells 01982 552555

LIVE EVENTS ON SCREEN 3 Oct LA BOHEME Royal Opera House live. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7.15pm, 01600 719401. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7.15pm, 01584 811442. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7.15pm, 01952 728911. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7.15pm, 01982 552555. Richard Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye, 7.15pm, 01497 820322. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.15pm, 01743 281281. The Courtyard, 7.15pm, 01432 340555. 5 Oct HAMLET National Theatre live. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7pm, 01600 719401. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7pm, 01952 728911. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7pm, 07967 517125. Old Market Hall, Shrewsbury, 7pm, 01743 281281. Richard Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, 01497 820322. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7pm, 01584 811442. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7pm, 01885 488575.

7 Oct NORMA Met Opera. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 5.55pm, 01600 719401. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 5.55pm, 01584 878141. The Courtyard, 5.55pm, 01432 340555. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 5.55pm, 01885 488575. 8 Oct LA BOHEME Live from The Royal Opera House. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 7.15pm, 01588 630321. Playhouse Cinema, Community Centre, Leominster, 7.15pm, 01568 612583. 9 Oct MICHAELANGELO: LOVE AND DEATH Exhibition on Screen. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7pm, 01584 811442.

11 Oct CORIOLANUS Royal Shakespeare Company live. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7pm, 01584 811442. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7pm, 01982 552555. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7pm, 07967 517125. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 7pm, 01588 630321. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7pm, 01584 878141. The Courtyard, 7pm, 01432 340555. Old Market Hall, Shrewsbury, 7pm, 01743 281281. Richard Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, 01497 820322. 13 Oct TAWAI A Voice from the Forest. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281. 14 Oct HAMLET National Theatre live. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281. 14 Oct DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE Metropolitan Opera. The Courtyard, Hereford, 5.55pm, 01432 340555. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 5.55pm, 01885 488575. 15 Oct CORIOLANUS Royal Shakespeare Company. Playhouse Cinema, Community Centre, Leominster, 7pm, 01568 612583.

17 Oct CARMEN All’Opera. Old Market Hall, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281. 18 Oct HOKUSAI British Museum. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 6pm, 01982 552555. 19 Oct DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE Recorded stream from Metropolitan Opera. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 5.55pm, 01584 878141. 23 Oct ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND Royal Opera House. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 01952 728911. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7.15pm, 07967 517125. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.15pm, 01743 281281. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7.15pm, 01584 878141. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.15pm, 01432 340555. Richard Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye, 7.15pm, 01497 820322. Playhouse Cinema, Community Centre, Leominster, 7.15pm, 01568 612583. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7.15pm, 01600 719401. 24 Oct ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND Royal Opera House. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7.15pm, 01982 552555. 29 Oct ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND Royal Opera House. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 2pm, 01588 630321. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 2pm, 01584 811442. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 2pm, 01885 488575.

WORKSHOPS

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

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

50,000+ titles; North Herefordshire’s largest indie bookseller; We buy books ARCADIA MUSIC Sat 7th October from 3pm, £10

Specialist in art, design, photography, history, gardening

Also open our superb CAFÉ!

Two talks: ‘The Eternal Dreamer’ an illustrated history and demonstration of the harp by Hugh Webb. ‘Sense & Sensuality’ Rogert Nichols looks at some of the features that make French music so alluring, with music from the Arcadia Ensemble.

The Bookery, Manor Farm, Brampton Bryan, Bucknell, SY7 0DH Off A4113 Knighton Road. Tel: 01547 530744 OPEN EVERY DAY BROCANTE/FLEA MARKET Sun 22nd October 10am-3pm aardvaark@btconnect.com www.aardvark-books.com Stalls filled with the finest bargains, hot food and French Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm breakfast, Norrie Davies playing the accordion.

dance Dance Performance Thurs 5 & Tues 24 October RAFT GWYN EMBERTON DANCE. Set against a backdrop of our shifting politics and opinions of migration, five of the company’s dancers explore a world that could be far away from home. 5 Oct - Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £15.£13, 01874 611622. 24 Oct - Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7.30pm, £8, 01686 614555. Tues 10 October OUTLANDS 2FACED DANCE. A vivacious and gripping triple bill of contemporary dance that showcases and celebrates three female choreographers. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £8, 01432 340555. Thurs 12 October INCOGNITO MI FLAMENCO. Imagine strong-flavoured flamenco shot through the theatre, surprises and a hint of magic; and you have Mi Flamenco’s new production, Incognito. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £17/£15, 01743 281281. Thurs 12 & Sat 14 October & Fri 3 November THE HEAD WRAP DIARIES UCHENNA DANCE. An interactive show mixing dance, theatre and storytelling with a good dose of humour. An exciting dance experience featuring a sizzling soundtrack of sounds from 90s R ‘n’ B to traditional Ghanaian pop music. 12 Oct - SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 7.30pm, £10/£7/£32, 01588 630321. 14 Oct - Brilley Village Hall, 7.30pm, £10/£5, 01544 327227. 3 Nov - Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7.30pm, £13/£7, 07967 517125. Arts Alive. Fri 13 October THE LIGHT PRINCESS BALLET CYMRU. Using elements of circus and classical choreography the story draws inspiration from Sleeping Beauty. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £15/£13, 01874 611622. Sat 14 October SWAN LAKE RUSSIAN STATE BALLET perform a timeless classic accompanied by a live orchestra. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, £35-£28, children £22, 01743 281281. Sun 15 October ROMEO AND JULIET RUSSIAN STATE BALLET’s emotive interpretation, inspired by William Shakespeare’s story of Romeo and Juliet, accompanied by a live orchestra. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, £35-£28, children £22, 01743 281281. Fri 20 October THE NUTCRACKER RUSSIAN NATIONAL BALLET. The Nutcracker transforms the classical ballet into a family friendly fairytale. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £20.50/£19, under 16 £16, 01432 340555.

Sat 21 October DANCING THE WORLD INTO BEING THE DANCING FLOOR. Original creative work exploring myth - film. With specially composed music from The Village Quire. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7.30pm, £5, 01497 821762.

Thurs 2 November THE NUTCRACKER BALLET THEATRE UK. Traditional Christmas ballet will be performed in a unique setting with 24 international dancers, from companies around the world. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7.30pm, £15/£14, 01982 552555.

Dance Workshops

Single listings are free. Year round entries £40 Wed 18 October GUEST WORKSHOP WITH ANJALI DANCE COMPANY For ages 18+. A practical session for teachers, support workers and dance artists. Aspire Community Hub, Hereford, 4.30pm-8pm, £20, 01905 611199. LEARN TO JIVE IN MID WALES Mondays - Castle Hotel Llandovery, SA20 0AP. Regular weekly class, just turn up & join in. Check for Bank Holiday changes. Wednesdays – Newbridge on Wye Community Centre (adjacent to the School). Regular weekly class, just TU&JI. Both classes are suitable for complete beginners and experienced dancers with or without a dance partner. Doors open 7.20 £5pp Beginners Class starts 7.30pm. Some Sundays - Swing’n’Jive from 6pm at The Elan Hotel, Rhayader. Free entry Jive dance night see website or facebook page for dates and more information www.jive.wales - fb ‘Mid Wales Jive’ - 07767 358079. 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. RHAYADER, CARAD MUSEUM & GALLERY, EAST STREET, LD6 5ER 4th Friday of each month. (These dates may occasionally be subject to change). 7.30pm £10 (concessions available). Info clivephilippa@ hotmail.com 07905 743272 / 01982 552535. ASSEMBLY ROOMS, LUDLOW CLASSES Mon - Circle Dancing, Studio, 1.45pm-3.45pm. Contact Kathryn Louhichi, 01584 877446. Tues Learn To Jive. Fun, easy to learn and no partner/experience needed. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 8-10pm, £5, 01989 750354. ALANYA’S BELLYDANCE CLUB - OPEN LEVEL Monkland Village Hall - Mondays 7.30-9pm. Miro Studio, Hereford - Fridays 10.30am-12pm. No-obligation taster £6, then pay per term or block. For information and other classes visit www.alanyabellydance. com or call Abbie on 07962 161081. DANCEFEST Mon - Hereford Chance to Dance (55+), 11.30am, St John’s Methodist Church Hall, Hereford. £58 a term. Tues - Dancefest classes for 4-16 year olds at The Courtyard, Hereford for 4-16 year olds from 4pm. £4 a week. Thurs - Kingsland and Bromyard Dancefest Clubs (6-11) 4pm, Kingsland Coronation Hall, Leominster; 5pm at Queen Elizabeth Humanities Colleges, Bromyard. £4 a week, www.dancefest.co.uk, 01905 611199.

COURTYARD, HEREFORD CLASSES Dancing Tots – Fridays 11.30am – 12.15pm, Ages 2-4, £4 per session, £1 per extra child. Dancemakers Minis – Tuesdays 4pm – 4.45pm, Ages 4-6, £4 per session. The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555. CROOKED STEEPLE MORRIS Women’s North West Clog Dancers. New members welcome. No experience necessary. Monday evening, 7.45-9pm, Lacon Childe School, Cleobury Mortimer, DY14 8PE, £2.50 per session. Contact Linda or Nic 01746 718624, crookedsteeple@ btinternet.com APPLETREE ORGANISATION Tues - Belly Dance for Beginners, 2pm. Tues - Gym-Pan-Ze Rope & Trapeze for all, 5.30pm. Wed - Disco Dots, 10.30am, £3. Wed - Dance Crusaders for the over 50s, 2.30pm. Wed - Fuzion Dance, for ages 4 - adult, from 4pm. Wed - All Tap Sessions for 7 to 12+, from 4pm. Appletree Theatre, 15 Lower Galdeford, Ludlow, 07921 331764. LEARN 2 JIVE BEGINNERS CLASSES Monday, 7.30-8.30pm, Bartestree Village Hall, Hereford, HR1 4BY. Tuesday, 8-9pm, Ludlow Assembly Rooms, SY8 1AZ. Tuesday, 7.30-8.30pm, Stretton Sugwas Village Hall, HR4 7PT. Tues, 7.30pm-8.30pm Pembridge Village Hall, HR6 9EB. Wednesday, 8-9pm, Methodist Church Hall, Tenbury Wells, WR15 8EE. Wednesday, 8-9pm, Holy Trinity Parish Hall, Malvern, WR14 4LR. Contact Matt or Sarah on 01989 750354. orinfo@coolmovesdance.co.uk www.coolmovesdance.co.uk Coolmoves Dance & Fitness for adults. Mon SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING Join an enthusiastic adult group on Monday evenings to learn how to dance jigs, reels and Strathspeys at Llanelwedd School Hall, Builth Wells from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. £2 per session (first free). No need to bring a partner. Beginners and experts welcome. 01982 570324/01544 350707. Mon RIPPLERS DANCE CLASSES For 8-11 year olds. With Powys Dance. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 4.45pm, £2-£3.50, 01982 552555. Mon YOUTH DANCE CLASSES For ages 11 and over. With Powys Dance. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 5.45pm, £2-£3.50, 01982 552555. Tues FOXWELP MORRIS Why not try Morris dancing? We practice every Tues evening at 7.30pm in Moccas Village Hall from Sept to May. Mainly dances from the Cotswolds, but also some from the Welsh Borders. All sexes welcome, and ability to dance not necessary! Beginners welcome. Contact Jude 01497 821775 or Paul 01497 821003. Tues, Thurs, Fri & Sat MID WALES DANCE ACADEMY Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 01874 623219. Wed BIG FISH LITTLE FISH FOR MUMS AND TOTS! Dance Centre, Llandrindod Wells, 2-3pm, £3 drop in, for tots aged 8 months+, 01597 824370. Weds THE REBEL RAIDERS Linedancing, all abilities welcome. CARAD, East St, Rhayader, 7-9.30pm, 01597 810561. Weds CIRCLE DANCING Leominster Community Centre 2.00-3.30pm All welcome, £4 per session. Transition Leominster 01568 620180. Thurs URBAN DANCE CLUB WITH 2FACED DANCE COMPANY Ages 7-11 years 4-5pm, ages 11+ 5-6pm. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 01584 813711. Fortnightly Sat CHORUS LINE Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 01874 623219.

food page Old Downton Lodge, Downton-on-the-Rock

T HAS been observed that in recent times, the idiosyncratic Inspector Clouseaux of the Guide Michelin have turned their backs on the Marcher counties. Where once their stars clustered like Orion’s Belt around Ludlow, and the first starred gastro-pub in Britain was a short drive away near Kington, there are now none, bar the Chequers at Montgomery, and the Walnut Tree near Abergavenny (prop. Mr Shaun Hill, formerly of the Merchant House in Corve Street.)

Local gourmets have been upset, while aspiring food reviewers in the Shropshire press bemoan it. Having said this, these days Mr P couldn’t give a soggy fig for the Guide’s approval. For he knows, whatever M. Michelin and his fastidious, fusspot food gurus may think or say, that for every twenty or thirty rotten and mediocre eating establishments within the Woolly Organ’s footprint there is at least one truly good, imaginative victualler to be found; Mr P is proud to have presented several of these to readers of the Broad Sheep over the last half dozen years. And he is confident, at least hesitantly sanguine, that there may be more yet to come under his scrutiny. And it was in this spirit and his never-ending quest for these elusive eating places, that he re-visited Old Downton Lodge for the first time in a dozen years. It was impressive back then - run by Martin and Jayne Emsen, (always outstanding, formerly of the Jolly Frog, now resident at Ludlow’s Cicchetti Bar and shortly to re-open the historic Angel, just up the street as a wine bar serving, Mr P hopes, fine Chablis & oysters). Old Downton Lodge is a cluster of buildings in the hamlet of Downton-on-the-Rock, approached by an undulating lane over the curvy Herefordshire hills opposite Bringewood Chase. The restaurant and its nine rooms are housed in medieval agri-buildings with Georgian additions, which may once have been occupied by Richard Knight, the C17th iron-master who ran foundries, forges and blast furnaces a few miles downstream on the River Teme, generating a big enough pile of family wonga for his grandson to build his own fantasy dwelling that is Downton Castle. Now Downton Lodge is occupied by Willem Vlok who has worked hard to build it into an establishment with nine impressive, if slightly masculine bedrooms, along with a comfortable, commodious bar and dining room. In the long stylish bar - converted stables displaying much handsome beamery and muzzle-rubbed timber partitions - Mr Pernickety met his guests for the evening, a distinguished thespian and his lovely wife (a former London cabaret performer, reputed to have possessed the longest pair of Scotch eggs in the West End).

As his guests guzzled large designer gins and fever tree tonic, Mr P sipped gratefully from a glass of super-dry manzanilla sherry in a very agreeable ambiance. And while his Lovely Companion, had she been with him, might have found aesthetic holes to pick in the fabric and decoration of the place, Mr P could find none. He had earlier been told (while booking a table in an artificial name in order not to alert the management to the purpose of his visit) that he had two options - a taster menu of six courses, or of nine. In deference to his guests’ girth and his own wallet, he picked

the six, and was presented with a menu describing the six dishes being prepared that evening. The dining-room is an ancient grain store with a high, vaulted ceiling, naked stone walls, triangular air vents, hanging tapestries and more hefty beams, with iron chandeliers bearing electric bulbs which were compensated by many fat flickering wax candles around the room. Discreet classical music took the edge off the echoes among the rafters. Eight or nine tables, mostly occupied, even on a dampish Thursday in this quite remote spot, were well spaced, with vaguely, but not offensively baronial chairs around them. Any worries that wenches in mob caps would appear and try and force leathern mugs of mead on the punters were quickly dispelled. In any case a sommelier of impeccable suaveness had already told Mr P’s party that he would bring a separate small glass of wine, especially chosen to complement each of the six courses to be served. After nibbling a few mouthfuls of excellent sourdough bread, the first of chef Karl Martin’s offerings arrived. It comprised three types of tomatoes with basil and goats cheese. Beautifully presented, it was a delicate treat and an uplifting start. The next (this is quite a long list) consisted of a small chunk of good fresh plaice, with small cubes of eel, pureed pea, seaweed and lovage, which had Mr P and the Distinguished Thesp grinning happily, while the DT’s lovely wife eschewed her eel and shovelled it over to a willing Mr P. She did the same with the pigeon breasts that were the feature of the next dish, served with rye, elder, purslane (a lovely spicy herb which Mr P had not tasted before) and greengages. Mr P enjoyed it well enough but was conscious that the light cooking of the dense meat had left it a little chewy for him. It was undoubtedly as the chef intended, but was the only aspect of the six-chapter dinner to strike even a faintly negative note for Mr P (who accepted anyway that these things are a matter of personal preferences). All the party praised the next small platter of monkfish, anchovies, leeks and watercress with olive sauce. Each mouthful delivered an excitingly different burst of taste, in what, in Mr P’s view, was the very best of the four courses thus far. When Mr P had booked the table over the telephone, he had been asked if there were any ‘dietary requirements’. ‘Yes,’ he answered. ‘The food must be delicious.’ He was

happy by this stage that this requirement had been met. These were dishes light on carbohydrate that did not lie heavily in the gut, and evoked a lightness of spirit as the party reminisced about tasting menus eaten on the Orient Express, and then, not really apropos, the DT described his first appearance with the Royal Shakespeare Co as The Poisoner, in Hamlet. The DT’s wife, having recently ended a long period of abstinence from puddings of any sort, had become quite excited at the prospect of the next two dessert offerings. The first of these, raspberries with rose and white chocolate drew from her little gasp of pleasure at the lightness of the chocolate, while the final dish was even more special, a curd of meadowsweet and tonka bean with cherries - a dish of rare, subtle flavours which were a fine coda to an outstanding dinner. None of the party felt overfull or bloated, or drunk, for the suave sommelier had picked well, and the wines, some pleasingly obscure, had for the most part positively added to the dishes as promised (though Mr P must apologise for not remembering their names or the grape varieties from which they were squashed). Not surprisingly, a dinner of this standard, served perfectly in special surroundings, wasn’t cheap; the bill for the party of three, with the DT’s lovely spouse not drinking wine, just topped £320. Well worth it, Mr P felt, for an outstanding, entertaining evening. www.misterpernickety.com

EVENTS Thurs 5 October THAI COOKERY COURSE Run by Sheela Udeshi. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, 10am-2pm, £35 which includes recipe booklet, booking essential, 01588 676060. Fri 6 October CURRY AND QUIZ NIGHT Herb Garden Community Cafe, Station Crescent, Llandrindod Wells, 7.30pm, £12, bar available, 01597 823082, email bookings@herbgardencafe.co.uk Sat 7 October MIDDLE EASTERN CHARITY FOOD NIGHT The Old Mill, Llanidloes, 6-9pm, please book, 01686 412008. Sat 14 & Sun 15 October BIG APPLE HARVESTIME Celebrating apples, orchards and cider. Nine venues in and around Much Marcle. www.bigapple.org.uk Sun 15 October INTRODUCTION TO SUGARCRAFT With Margaret Marles. All ingredients/equipment will be available, but should participants wish to take home a decorated cake at the end of the session, a small pre-cooked cake should be brought, no bigger than 6” diameter. Gwernyfed High School, £65/£55, 07583 544110. Glasbury Arts. Fri 20 October POSH NOSH FRENCH NIGHT With live French folk music. Herb Garden Community Cafe, Station Crescent, Llandrindod Wells, 7.30pm, £25, bar, 01597 823082, email bookings@herbgardencafe.co.uk First Saturday of every month PRESTEIGNE LOCAL FOOD MARKET Memorial Hall Presteigne, 9am-1pm. The best collection of artisan food producers in the area. 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month KNIGHTON COMMUNITY MARKET With live music a regular feature in the cafe. Knighton Community Centre, 9.30am-12.30pm, 07751 221487. 3rd Saturday of every month FARMER’S MARKET Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, 9am-1pm, 01588 630023.

3rd Saturday of every month PRODUCE MARKET Hightown Community Rooms, Vicarage Rd. Clun, 10.00am - 12.00pm. 01588 641180. Every Wednesday CURRY NIGHT Curry, naan bread and a drink, £10. Vegie option available. Oxford Arms, Kington. Every Thursday HAY MARKET DAY Local produce, meat and fish, hot food, artisan bread, cakes, crafts, vintage, plants and more. Memorial Square and Clock Tower, Hay-on-Wye, 9am-4pm, www.haymarkets.co.uk Every Thursday BURGER NIGHT Castle Inn, Wigmore, 01568 770203. Every Thursday STEAK NIGHT Steak, chips, peas, mushrooms, onion rings with a drink, £10, Oxford Arms, Kington. Every 2nd & 4th Thursday LUDLOW LOCAL PRODUCE MARKET 9-2pm Castle Square 01584 872043. Every Friday KINGTON LOCAL PRODUCE/CRAFTS MARKET Market Hall, Kington, 9am-1pm, 07867 483135.

FOOD BYTES

AARDVARK BOOKS LTD, THE BOOKERY, MANOR FARM, BRAMPTON BRYAN, BUCKNELL 01547 530888 Cafe serving refreshments, cakes etc. Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm. BLEDDFA CENTRE READING ROOM CAFE 01547 550377 Open Fri, Sat, Sun 11:00am – 4:30pm. Café, gift shop and an eclectic selection of books to borrow or buy. Hot drinks, homemade cakes and simple snacks, “ginger cake to die for” NB: Closed in November throughout retreat.THE GREEN BEAN CAFE, WEOBLEY 01544 318865 Good, locally sourced, homemade food. Soups, all day light lunches, cakes and scones. Set in the heart of Weobley. Free wifi. Mon-Fri 9.30am-4.30pm, Sat 10am-4pm. With The Green Bean Shop/Deli under the same roof. THE OLD STATION TEA ROOM, THE OLD RAILWAY STATION, NEW RADNOR, LD8 2SS 01544 350543. Visit us at the Old Station Caravan Park for hot drinks and homemade cakes. Superb views and free Wi-Fi. We can cater for small groups, meetings and other events. Accommodation also available. Open daily 9am-5pm, 1st March-31st October. The India & China Tea Company at TOWER HOUSE GALLERY, HIGH STREET, KNIGHTON 01547 529530 www.galleryknighton.co.uk Homemade soups, breads and cakes, Italian blend coffee and over 30 different varieties of leaf tea. Wednesday to Saturday. 10.30 to 5.00, (Sun, Mon & Tues - CLOSED). THE WORKHOUSE CAFE, INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, PRESTEIGNE 01544 267864 Cafe, gallery, light lunches, good coffee, homemade cakes. Tues - Sat 10am - 4pm. RHOS MARKET GARDEN, KNIGHTON 01547 528315 Growers & providers of organic veg, fruit & flowers. Old Garage Shop, Knighton. Tues-Sat. Free parking, opposite library. Friday morning market stall in Presteigne. Veg boxes delivered to local area weekly. Restaurant orders welcome. info@rhosorganic.co.uk www.rhosorganic.co.uk 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.

music

HAY MUSIC Featuring Jayson Gillham (piano). Programme includes Bach and Chopin. Dorstone House, Dorstone, 3pm, £15, www.haymusic.org

Laura Cortes & The Dance Cards, Velvet Violin

SHAWBURY MILITARY WIVES & SILVER BAND Featuring guest singing star Tammy Jones. Methodist Church, High St, Welshpool, 7.30pm, £7.50, 01686 614555. THE WHISKEY RIVER BOYS With Eric Porter. The Chestnut, Worcester. JAMES HOLLINGSWORTH Queen’s Head, Monmouth, 01600 712767.

OCTOBER Sun 1 October SAMMY JO The Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm. THE STANDARD LAMPS Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4.30pm. TWO BLONDES & A HARP Beautifully sung songs with fabulous arrangements. This smart and funny act drags cabaret kicking and screaming into the 21st century. Andrew Logan Museum of Sculpture, Berriew, 8pm, £15, 01686 640689.

Mon 2 October LORISE ETON & THE STEALERS Lichfield Vaults, Church St, Hereford, 4pm. AN EVENING OF DIRTY DANCING: THE TRIBUTE SHOW Featuring West End dancers and singers. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £20, 01600 772467. EL SQUID & THE LOCKS Only on sunny Sundays! De Koffie Pot, Bridge St, Hereford, 1pm.

MERRY HELL LIVE! Folk band with recent nomination for Best Band in the Folking Awards 2017. The Hermon Chapel Arts Centre, Oswestry, 8pm, £10, 01691 662196, www.hermonchapel.com VELVET VIOLIN Featuring Red Ethel - Kate Hardy, Andy Thompson and Justin Preece, jazz folk trio. The Quiz - John and Dave with another baffling, chocoholic mish mash. Laura Cortes & the Dance Cards - From the States, schooled in the rituals of folk music and backed by grooves that alternately inspire Cajun two-stepping and rock ‘n’ roll swagger. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 7.30pm, £13 from Courtyard Antiques or 01544 267163.

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

Tues 3 October VINTAGE JAZZ REVIVAL Rose and Crown, Ludlow, 9pm. OPEN MIC The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762. UPTON BISHOP JAZZ CLUB Featuring Cafe Manouche, swinging hot jazz from the 40s. The Millennium Hall, Upton Bishop, Ross-on-Wye, 7.30pm, pre-booked tickets £10, 07970 343148. OPEN MIC NIGHT The Courtyard Cafe Bar, Hereford, 8pm, free, 01432 340555.

Red Ethel, Velvet Violin

ELAINE PAIGE Join the First Lady of Musical Theatre as she performs many of the much-loved songs. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £49.50-£42.50, VIP £77.50, 01743 281821.

ARCADIA MUSIC EVENT 2 Programme includes Debussy, Saint Saens, Beethoven and Roussel. St Mary Magdalene Church, Leintwardine, 7.30pm, www.arcadiamusic.org £15 one concert, £25 for two concerts, £35 for three concerts, £40 for all four events, 01584 878141.

Sat 7 October

Ceri Ridge Trading Company

Wed 4 October HEREFORD BLUEGRASS SESSION The Victory, St Owen St, Hereford, 8pm.

GROOVE CITY Malthouse, Ironbridge.

TELFORD ACOUSTIC CLUB Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford, 01952 610888.

MEGSON BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards winner. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 01743 234970.

THE DRAGON BAND The Horse and Jockey, Churchstoke, 8pm, free, donations.

Thurs 5 October LIVE MUSIC Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford, 01952 610888. ARCADIA MUSIC EVENT 1 Taster concert and a chance to be introduced to some of the music and players in this fun and free event. The Sun Inn, Leintwardine, 7.30pm, www.arcadiamusic.org.uk OPEN MIC NIGHT King’s Head, Tenbury Wells. OPEN MIC Crown and Anchor, Vaults, Bishop’s Castle. THE BILLY JOEL SONGBOOK Join Elio Pace and his 6-piece band featuring Billy Joel’s hits. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £23.50/£21.50, 01743 281281.

Fri 6 October MARK LATIMER / TREV DAVIES TRIO Chequers, Etnam St, Leominster. THE WHISKEY RIVER BOYS The Malt Shovel, Highley, Bridgnorth, 8.30pm. BEKKI CAMERON & FRIENDS De Koffie Pot, Bridge St, Hereford, 9pm.

CLUN VALLEY BEER FESTIVAL White Horse Inn, Clun.

THE ROHAN Traditional folk and mandolin playing. The Yew Tree, Peterstow, 9pm. LET’S GET QUIZZICAL The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762. DJ EDD Crown and Anchor, Vaults, Bishop’s Castle. THE PHOENIX SINGERS Programme includes Handel’s Dixit Dominus and Mozart’s Requiem. St Chad’s Church, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £12, under 18s free, from Write Here, High St, Shrewsbury, 01743 245950 or 01743 240831 or on the door, www.phoenixsingersshrewsbury, co.uk CURRY AND QUIZ NIGHT Herb Garden Community Cafe, Station Crescent, Llandrindod Wells, 7.30pm, £12, bar available, 01597 823082, email bookings@herbgardencafe.co.uk CLUN VALLEY JAZZ Present Sean Gibbs Fervour. Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, 7.30pm, £12, 01547 530100. MICRO BABY Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. THE EXECUTIVES The Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford. FRIDAY NIGHT TURN-TABLES DJ set from Bill Communication. Chang Thai Bar, Market St, Ludlow, 01584 874212.

ARCADIA MUSIC EVENT 3 With illustrations from the full line up of Arcadians. Two illustrated (visually and musically) talks: ‘The Eternal Dreamer’ an illustrated history and demonstration of the harp by Hugh Webb. ‘Sense & Sensibility’ Roger Nichols looks at some of the features that make French music so alluring, with musical illustrations from the Arcadia Ensemble. Aardvark Books, Brampton Bryan, 3pm. www.arcadiamusic.org £15 one concert, £25 for two concerts, £35 for three concerts, £40 for all four events, 01584 878141. CERI RIDGE TRADING COMPANY Album launch. The Hafren, Newtown, 8pm, £7, 01686 614555. FREEBORN RISING Upbeat bluesy, folk. King’s Head, Tenbury Wells. JOE LE TAXI Crown and Anchor, Vaults, Bishop’s Castle. HIGH SCHOOL CONFIDENTIAL (The Wayne Connor Trio). Reet Petite, West St, Leominster, 07484 545368. KIZZY CRAWFORD, DANIELLE LEWIS, ZIM VOICES Concert for Love Zimbabwe charity. The Market Hall, Abergavenny, 8pm, 0777 4608215. LIVE @ THE WATERFRONT Featuring James Sarsom. Waterfront Bar or outside if the weather is nice. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 1-3pm, free, 01874 611622. SULTANA BROTHERS The Plough, Whitecross Rd, Hereford. A MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA The Shrewsbury Light Orchestra perform to raise funds for the Shropshire Autism Hub. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £12.50, 01743 281281. BRUNCH AND CAR WASH Edgton Village Hall, 10am-12pm, £5, phone 01588 680366 to book. In aid of Edgton VH. CELTIC PRIDE Black Lion, Bridge St, Hereford. SAM SEIFFERT Folk, rock and different influences of other genres. Town Hall, Bishop’s Castle, 8pm, £10, 01588 630023.

MARK BEBBINGTON Pianist. Programme includes Scarlatti, Schubert, Ireland, Derek Smith, Debussy and Chopin. Great Barn, Hellens, Much Marcle, near Ledbury, 3pm, £15, students £7.50, 01432 340555. MOISHES BAGEL Knighton Community Centre, 7.30pm, £10 including snack. Tickets from Courtyard Antiques & The Workhouse Gallery, Presteigne or Clock Tower Tearooms, Knighton.

The Young ‘Uns, 7 & 17 October

Sat 7 October AGM AND MUSIC FROM GWERNYFED HIGH SCHOOL Music students from Gwernyfed High School present an entertaining music programme. Glasbury Village Hall, 7.30pm, members free, but please book, non-members £7, under 18s free, 07583 544110. Glasbury Arts. CLUN VALLEY BEER FESTIVAL Featuring Whiskey River Duo. White Horse Inn, Clun. CATCH 22 The Stag, Llanidloes. COST-A-LIVIN’ CHARITY REUNION GIG Cost-A Livin band members reuniting to celebrate the music and the community that made them popular, all in the name of good causes. Baskerville Hall Hotel, Clyro, 8pm. KIZZY CRAWFORD AND DANIELLE LEWIS Plus Zim Voices. Market Hall, Abergavenny, 8pm, part of Wales Fair Trade Fair. SONIC HIGHWAY Vaga Tavern, Hereford, 9pm. 80’S VINYL DISCO The Left Bank, Bridge St, Hereford, 8pm, £10, 01432 361050. THE YOUNG’UNS Teeside folk trio. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £16.50/£14.50, 01743 281281. THE BOSS UK Bruce Stringsteen tribute band. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, £16.50, 01600 772467. GUILSFIELD SINGERS Montgomery Town Hall, 7.30pm, £12 to include two-course cold supper, bar available, 01686 669730 or 01686 668603. The Montgomeryshire Branch of the Campaign for the Protection of Rural Wales with the support of Montgomery Walking Festival.

THE ESSENTIALS Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. BAND NIGHT Featuring Fast Eddy & The Rockets, Steady Edd and the Boogiemen. Welshpool Town Hall, 7.30pm, £12 on the night, £10 in advance from Welshpool Jive, The Cowshacc every Tues eves or 07951 239687. In aid of Welsh Air Ambulance. THE WHISKEY RIVER BOYS White Horse Inn, Clun. OPEN MIC Ledbury Community Hall, 7pm, £5, bring a bottle, 01531 632968. CUSTARD CONNECTION Malthouse, Ironbridge. ARCADIA MUSIC EVENT 4 Programme includes Debussy, Ravel, Alberga and Beethoven. St Michael and All Angels Church, Kingsland, 7.30pm. www.arcadiamusic.org £15 one concert, £25 for two concerts, £35 for three concerts, £40 for all four events, 01584 878141.

Sun 8 October THE WHISKEY RIVER QUARTET The Old Railway Garden Centre Cider & Perry Festival, Three Cocks, 12pm & 2pm, free. THE 58’S Richmond Club, Hereford, 3-5pm. CANADIAN THANKSGIVING Come and celebrate with a huge feast. The Red Lion, Madley, 1-4pm, 01981 251696. ACOUSTIC OPEN MIC NIGHT The Yew Tree, Peterstow, 7.30pm. TERRY BRAMAH Queen’s Head, Monmouth, 01600 712767. FOLK SESSION Arvon Ale House, Temple St, Llandrindod Wells, 4pm. CHRIS JAMES The Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm. ANDREW RIVERSTONE Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4.30pm.

ARCADIA EVENT 5 Programme includes Debussy, Ravel and Beethoven. St Giles, Downton on the Rock, 4pm. www.arcadiamusic.org £15 one concert, £25 for two concerts, £35 for three concerts, £40 for all four events, 01584 878141. CLUN VALLEY BEER FESTIVAL White Horse Inn, Clun.

Tues 10 October RHYDIAN, RICHARD & ADAM BRIT award-winner Rhydian is joined by Britain’s Got Talent stars Richard and Adam for an evening of classical arias and contemporary songs. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £27, VIP £77, 01743 281281. OPEN MIC The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762. VINTAGE JAZZ REVIVAL Rose and Crown, Ludlow, 9pm. BRECON JAZZ Featuring Jean Guyomarc’h Trio, guitar. The Muse, Glamorgan St, Brecon, 8pm, £10 on the door, £8 members, info@breconjazzclub.org THE FUGITIVES Canadian indie folk, four-piece, bringing top-notch song-writing and complex vocal harmonies. Shipton Village Hall, 7.30pm, £10, 01694 771790. Arts Alive.

Wed 11 October THE DRAGON BAND The Horse and Jockey, Churchstoke, 8pm, free, donations. OPEN MIC With Wayne Martin. White Horse Inn, Clun. OPEN MIC NIGHT Simon Knight hosts. In the Barn, The Red Lion, Madley, 01981 251696. CHRIS QUINN Housmans Cafe & Bar, Church Stretton. RHYDIAN, RICHARD & ADAM BRIT award-winner Rhydian is joined by Britain’s Got Talent stars Richard and Adam for an evening of classical arias and contemporary songs. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £25, 01432 340555.

The eighth Arcadia Festival will take place in Leintwardine, Kingsland, Downton and Brampton Bryan continuing its commitment to great music with an ensemble of international musicians directed by Thomas Bowes and Eleanor Alberga. This years theme is Syrinx and Harp – a French Affair, which features works by Debussy, Ravel, and Saint Saens, plus that unjustly neglected figure of French music, Albert Roussel. Beethoven features in each concert and Eleanor Alberga’s first string quartet at Kingsland. A special feature this year is the harp, and Hugh Webb will unravel the secrets of the instrument in a special event at Brampton Bryan at which Roger Nichols, world authority on French music will also bring an insight to us in a talk illustrated by the musicians of the Festival. Concerts will be in the usual surroundings of the historic 14th century Leintwardine Church, its Norman fellow church in Kingsland, and the delightful rural setting of Downton. For full details of the events go to www.arcadiamusic.org.uk Tickets are available in various packages: £15 each, £25 two concerts, £35 three, and £40 for all four events (£10 for the Brampton Bryan event on its own). Available from LAR box office 01584 878141 or online www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk Also available at Griffiths Garage Shop Leintwardine, Kingsland Post Office, Aardvark Books Brampton Bryan, or call local agents 01547 540762, 01568 709579, or on the door.

Half Term Entertainment THOMAS BEYOND SODOR

Mon 23rd October 2.00pm Join Thomas & Friends on their new adventure!

NUT JOB 2

Tuesday 24th October 2.00pm

BARBIE - THE MOVIE

Friday 27th October 2.00pm

Live On Stage: HOOT OWL MASTER

OF DISGUISE

Magical Children’s Theatre Thursday 26th October 1.30pm Tickets only £6.50 Entertain the Kids this Half Term at The Regal Book online www.regaltenbury.co.uk or phone the box office 01584 811442

FOLK IN THE FOYER Featuring Olion Byw. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, 01885 488575.

Remi Harris

BAND OPEN MIC Hosted by Rhythm Thieves. Drums and backline provided. Sun Inn, Leintwardine, 8pm. OLIVIER RUTH BAND The Stag, Llanidloes. LONDON KLEZMER QUARTET Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £15, 01600 772467. THE HYPE Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. STEVEN PAGE The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £5, 01497 821762.

Thurs 12 October KATHRYN ROBERTS AND SEAN LAKEMAN Folk. The Courtyard, Hereford, 8pm, £15/£12, 01432 340555. ACOUSTIC/SEMI ACOUSTIC NIGHT King’s Head, Tenbury Wells. WELSHPOOL MUSIC CLUB 75TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT Welsh Chamber Orchestra with baritone Jeremy Huw Williams play music from Mozart to the present day. Welshpool Methodist Church, 13 High St, Welshpool, 7.30pm, £40 for season ticket, £5 student season ticket, individual tickets £10, £2 students available at the door. FUNKOMATIC Crown and Anchor, Vaults, Bishop’s Castle. THE EAST POINTERS With support from local band, The Innocent. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 8pm, £14/£12, 01686 614555. MUMBO JUMBO Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 8pm. ROWLEY AND PAUL Blues and roots. Crown Inn, Oakengates, 01952 610888.

FRIDAY NIGHT TURN-TABLES DJ set from Dr Jones. Chang Thai Bar, Market St, Ludlow, 01584 874212. SPACEHEADS & BLACAKATS Plus Rucksack Cinema Light Show. Two cutting edge electronic duos in collaboration with light show experts to turn the chapel into a futuristic spacecraft. The Hermon Chapel Arts Centre, Oswestry, 8.30pm, £10, 01691 662196, www.hermonchapel.com MUSIC IN QUIET PLACES ‘Bach by Candlelight’. Methodist Church, Church Stretton, 7.30pm, 01743 367482. BUDDY HOLLY & THE CRICKETERS Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £18/£16.50, 01873 850805. TEQUILA MOCKINGBIRD The Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford. JOEY THE CROW Folk, rock, bluegrass, Celtic and more. The Yew Tree, Peterstow, 9pm. THE REBELS Black Lion, Bridge St, Hereford.

QUIZ The Old Mill, Llanidloes, 7.30pm, £1 entry, 01686 412008. LET’S TWIST AGAIN Music, fun and laughter with hits from Elvis, Dusty, Lulu, Beatles and more. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £21-£19, 01743 281281.

Fri 13 October THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN Motown hits, glittering costumes and dazzling dance moves. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £26.50-£23.50, 01743 281281.

SKA BURST Malthouse, Ironbridge.

Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman

ZOE BEYERS ‘Bach by Candlelight’. Methodist Church, Church Stretton, 0333 666 3366. REMI HARRIS TRIO An eclectic mix of original compositions, jazz standards and new arrangements. Fownhope New Memorial Hall, 7.30pm, £10/£5, 01432 860221. Arts Alive.

Sat 14 October BUDDY HOLLY &THE CRICKETERS Tribute. The Courytard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £22/£21, 01432 340555. HMV BAND Malthouse, Ironbridge. THE WHISKEY RIVER BOYS The King’s Head, Tenbury Wells, 9pm. MEAN BUSINESS Reet Petite, West St, Leominster, 07484 545368. LIZABETT RUSSO Plus special guest. Singer-songwriter, a fusion of jazz, contemporary folk and world music. The Hermon Chapel Arts Centre, Oswestry, 8pm, £7, 01691 662196, www.hermonchapel.com

RUSSIAN VOSKRESH CHOIR Singing religious and folk music. Belmont Abbey, Hereford, 3pm, voluntary offering after concert, 01432 374747. ANDREW RIVERSTONE The Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm. LIVE JAZZ Plus Sunday roast. Local quartet plays well-known standards, Latin and blues. The Cliffe at Dinham, Ludlow, 12.30-3pm, 01584 872063.

Mon 16 October THE EAST POINTERS Canadian trio playing traditional Celtic tunes. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £14/£12, 01873 850805.

The East Pointers, 12 & 14 October

Sat 14 October WHISKEY RIVER BOYS Bluegrass, Americana. King’s Head, Tenbury Wells. MOSCOW DRUG CLUB MDC are talented musicians playing music from some of the greats such as Django Reinhardt, Leonard Cohen, Tom Waits and Bertolt Brecht. Eardisley Village Hall, 7.30pm. Tickets £12, 01544 327844. BAKER’S FABULOUS BOYS A mixture of bluegrass and Country music. Lydbury North Village Hall, 7.30pm, £7.50, £5 under 16s, 01588 680511. MUSIC IN NEW RADNOR Featuring Absolute Zero Viola Quartet. Programme includes Scarlatti, Hayden, Engano, Handel, Schubert, Corelli and Holst. Community Hall, New Radnor, 7.30pm, £10, £3 under 14s, 01544 231732. MICE IN A MATCHBOX Indie folk. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £5, 01497 821762. BLACK AND BLUES BAND The Stag, Llanidloes. MISFIT PEARL & THE ODD FELLOWS Acoustic and rootsy; Kentucky meets the Welsh Borders. Saturday Cafe, The Courtyard, 12-2pm, free. LIVE @ THE WATERFRONT Featuring Cliff Price. Waterfront Bar or outside if the weather is nice. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 1-3pm, free, 01874 611622. BLUZEBOX Crown and Anchor, Vaults, Bishop’s Castle. TWO TONE REVUE The Plough, Whitecross Rd, Hereford.

TRIO ARUNDO Presented in association with The Marches Oboe School. Ruth Watson, Oliver Galletta, Jeremy Fisher. Including works for oboe, bassoon and piano by Glinka, Lalliet and Poulenc. St Michael’s Church, Discoed, near Presteigne, 8.30pm, £10/£5 on the door, 01544 350559. LULU ‘All About the Music’. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7.30pm, £40, VIP £65, 01686 614555. CERI RHYS MATTHEWS & JULIE MURPHY Great Oak Cafe, Llanidloes, 8pm, £8.50/£7/50, under 16s £5, 01686 413211. SoundBites event supported by NightOut. ACOUSTIC UNDERDOGS Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. BRECON AND DISTRICT MALE VOICE CHOIR And Grace Notes: Music for an Autumn Evening. Moccas Village Hall, £8 from choir members or 01981 500421. CWMBACH MALE CHOIR Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £12/£10, 01584 878141. THE EAST POINTERS From Canada, The East Pointers feature Koady Chaisson, Tim Chaisson and Jake Charron. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7.30pm, £14/£13, 01982 728911.

ON TOUR WITH ELVIS A two hour show filled with Elvis’ greatest hits. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £23, 01432 340555.

Tues 17 October OPEN MIC The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762. THE YOUNG ‘UNS Teesside folk trio. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £16.50, 01874 611622. VINTAGE JAZZ REVIVAL Rose and Crown, Ludlow, 9pm.

Wed 18 October LITTLE RUMBA Housman’s, Church Stretton, 8pm. VINTAGE JAZZ REVIVAL Five-piece New Orleans jazz band. Nori’s Cafe, Leominster, 7.30pm, £22 includes meal, 01568 612876, please book. SHOW OF HANDS: THE CATHEDRALS TOUR With Guest Kirsty Merryn. A mix of rock, roots, blues, country and trad. Hereford Cathedral, 7.30pm, £21.50 from Cathedral Shop, 01432 374210. TELFORD ACOUSTIC CLUB Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford, 01952 610888.

Sun 15 October ACOUSTIC SESSION Arvon Ale House, Temple St, Llandrindod Wells, 4pm. MAYFIELD Queen’s Head, Monmouth, 01600 712767.

Trio Arundo

THE RED LION MADLEY EVENTS OCTOBER October 5th - DOG DAY - Book your dog into the doggie spa (haircut- nails etc). dog groomer coming to the pub and can take 6-8 appointments. October 8th - CANADIAN THANKSGIVING Come and help us celebrate 1-4pm Huge feast - “Happy Thanksgiving” October 11th - OUR FIRST OPEN MIC NIGHT Free admission for all. Simon Knight hosts. An evening full of talent in the Barn. (Now open - come and see for yourself) October 28th - FAMILY FUN DAY IN BARN (Halloween dress) - games and fun. Apple bobbing, costume prizes. 2-6pm. October 28th - HALLOWEEN IN THE PUB 7-midnight - costume prizes - creepy cocktails, music. October 29th - QUIZ NIGHT £2 to enter. All monies go to charity - and free chips for all players. NOW BOOKING FOR CHRISTMAS LUNCH

Telephone: 01981 251696 there iswww.theredlionmadley.co.uk a lot going on - call to book your

OPEN MIC Reet Petite, West St, Leominster, 07484 545368. JAMES HICKMAN & DAN CASSIDY The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £5, 01497 821762. HAY MUSIC Featuring Marsyas Trio. Programme includes Muzio Clementi, Eugene Goossens, Hilary Tann and Felix Mendelssohn. St Mary’s Church, Hay-on-Wye, 7.30pm, £12, students £6, www.haymusic.org SEAN GAFFNEY Town Hall, Bishop’s Castle, 7.30pm, 01588 630023. HMV BAND Malthouse, Ironbridge. CREATURES OF HABIT The Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford. A CELEBRATION OF SIMON AND GARFUNKEL Singer songwriters Tim Chu and Ian Bailey perform. Silvester Horne Institute, Church Stretton, 7.30pm, £12/£6, 01694 720132.

Absolute Zero Viola Quartet, Music in New Radnor, 14 Oct

Wed 18 October THE DRAGON BAND The Horse and Jockey, Churchstoke, 8pm, free, donations. STUDENT MUSIC SHOWCASE Folly Arts Theatre, Hereford College of Arts, Folly Lane, Hereford, 7pm, free. THE DAD’S ARMY VARIETY SHOW The ultimate 1940’s entertainment. All supported by the Walmington on Sea Home Guard who will introduce the acts and feature in brand new sketches. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 2.30pm, £15, 01600 772467.

Thurs 19 October CONCERT Featuring Toby Hay, David Ian Roberts in support of Herefordshire based charity ECHO. Prize draw for £100 Christmas voucher. Made in the Marches Gallery, Church St, Kington, 7.30pm, 07531 820195. STUDENT MUSIC SHOWCASE Folly Arts Theatre, Hereford College of Arts, Folly Lane, Hereford, 7pm, free. DIESEL BROTHERS Crown and Anchor, Vaults, Bishop’s Castle. FOLK NIGHT Irish/English influenced. King’s Head, Tenbury Wells.

THE FUGITIVES A modern folk group from Vancouver, Canada. Pavilion Mid Wales, Llandrindod Wells, £7.50/£5, 01597 258118.

Fri 20 October THE LADY AND THE SAX Featuring vocal talent of Chloe Barry combined with Sam Pagett, a multi instrumentalist and singing group, Tenuto. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm, 01584 811442. BLUES JAM Rose & Crown, Church St, Ludlow. POSH NOSH FRENCH NIGHT With live French folk music. Herb Garden Community Cafe, Station Crescent, Llandrindod Wells, 7.30pm, £25, bar, 01597 823082, email bookings@herbgardencafe.co.uk WILL KILLEEN The Yew Tree, Peterstow, 9pm. WILLIAM HOWARD Pianist. Programme includes Mendelssohn, Chopin, Liszt, Schubert, Schuman, Granados and others. The theme of the evening is love and romance. Hellens Manor, Much Marcle, 7.30pm, £17 available online or by phone at the The Courtyard, 01432 340555. BLACK & BLUES BAND White Horse Inn, Clun.

THE BACK BEAT Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. JIM GHEDI, TOBY HAY & DAVID ROBERTS An evening of live acoustic music from singer-songwriters and guistarists. The Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton, 7.30pm, £8, refreshments available, 01547 550377. CRYSTAL BALLS Black Lion, Bridge St, Hereford. WHALEBONE ‘Flock of Words’. A collaboration between acoustic trio Whalebone and poet and author Kate Innes, bringing a hypnotic blend of music and poetry. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 1pm, £5, 01584 878141. A Weekend of Words.

William Howard

Live Music Every Saturday!

OCTOBER MUSIC Sat 7 - HIGH SCHOOL CONFIDENTIAL (The Wayne Connor Trio) Sat 14 - MEAN BUSINESS Fri 20 - OPEN MIC

Sat 21 - ABI FOSTER

Fri 27 - HATES THE WORLD, LOVES THE EARTH Sat 28 - 6APPEAL

Open Mic

Every 3rd Friday in the month - 20 October

Jazz and Tapas with Footprints

Every 3rd Wednesday in the month - 18 October

Reet Petite, 18 West Street, Leominster

07484 545368

BROCANTE/FLEA MARKET Stalls filled with the finest bargains, hot food and delicious French breakfast and the inimitable Norrie Davies playing the French Accordion. Aardvark Books, Manor Farm, Brampton Bryan, 10-3pm, 01547 530744. FOLK SESSION Arvon Ale House, Temple St, Llandrindod Wells, 4pm.

Border Voices, Hereford Rail Male Voice Choir

Sat 21 October ALTERNATIVE ROUTE Malthouse, Ironbridge. STONED LOVE Black Lion, Bridge St, Hereford. FOOTPRINTS Excellent jazz, Latin and fusion favourites. Saturday Cafe, The Courtyard, 12-2pm, free. NIGEL MAZLYN JONES Guitar Special. The Hermon Chapel Arts Centre, Oswestry, 8pm, £7, 01691 662196, www.hermonchapel.com AL JONES AND HIS BAND The Underground, Bishop’s Castle, 9pm, £7 on the door, £6 in advance from Textile Traders or 07890 120074. BAD SPANIELS The Plough, Whitecross Rd, Hereford. APPLE DAY CEILIDH Vintage country dance music from The Windfalls, with caller Sheila Thackwray. Bring drinks and apple desserts. Stoke Lacy Village Hall, 8pm, £6, 07887 535893. LIVE @ THE WATERFRONT Featuring Country Folk. Waterfront Bar or outside if the weather is nice. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 1-3pm, free, 01874 611622. WILLIAM HOWARD Pianist. The theme of the morning event is love and romance. Hellens Manor, Much Marcle,11am. free, to book, email info@hellensmanor.com ABI FOSTER Reet Petite, West St, Leominster, 07484 545368. DE TEMPS ANTAN Eric Beaudry, Andre Brunet & Pierre-Luc Dupuis. Using fiddle, accordion, harmonica, guitar, bouzouki and a number of other instruments, these former members of La Bottine Souriante, blend boundless energy found only in Quebecois music. Presteigne Assembly Rooms, 8pm, £12 from Courtyard Antiques, The Workhouse and www.wegottickets.com

CONTRABAND Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

SULTANA BROTHERS The Fighting Cocks, Stottesdon, 4-6pm, www.fightingcocks.co.uk

EXPLOSIVE LIGHT ORCHESTRA Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £18.50/£16, 01873 850805.

GARETH OWEN ‘Poetry into Song’. Accompanied by Martin Thomas. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 6pm, £5. Part of A Weekend of Words.

THE RONALDOS The Stag, Llanidloes.

Tues 24 October

THE STONED CHERRIES Folksy, funny and fun. King’s Head, Tenbury Wells. BORDER VOICES Featuring three local choirs, Hereford Rail Male Voice Choir, Talgarth Male Voice Choir and Gwent Police Choir. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £16, 01432 340555.

Sun 22 October WASTEPAPER OPERA COMPANY The Coffee Opera with music by James Oldham, based on JS Bach’s ‘Coffee Cantata’. Wightman Theatre, Shrewsbury, 0333 666 3366. RAGTIME JUG Queen’s Head, Monmouth, 01600 712767. IAN LUTHER BAND Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4.30pm. KNIGHTON & DISTRICT CONCERT SOCIETY Featuring The Marsyas Trio (flute, cello and piano). St Edward’s Church Hall, Knighton, 3pm, £12 adults, £2 children, season ticket for five concerts £45, 01547 520756, www.knightonconcerts. co.uk FIVE MINUS THREE The Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm.

THE ORCHESTRA OF THE AGE OF ENLIGHTENMENT This painstakingly restored silent film captures the subtleties of the opera’s comedy and is accompanied by a live orchestra playing the music Strauss himself wrote for the film. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £23, 01432 340555. BRECON BITES: COBURN SAXOPHONE ENSEMBLE Entertaining concert featuring the whole saxophone family and will include hits from James Brown to works by Karl Jenkins and even a Disney classic. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 1pm, £7.50 with tea and cake/£5, 01874 611622. OPEN MIC The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762. VINTAGE JAZZ REVIVAL Rose and Crown, Ludlow, 9pm. RBL FESTIVAL OF REMEMBRANCE Includes performances by the Shrewsbury Brass Band, Jigsaw Sound Choir, singer Sadie-Beth and RAF Shawbury. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £22.50-£17, children half-price, 01743 281281.

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Wed 25 October THE DRAGON BAND The Horse and Jockey, Churchstoke, 8pm, free, donations. AMERICANA SESSION King’s Head, Tenbury Wells, 8.30pm. LULU An evening packed full of her hits, new songs and tracks that have influenced her throughout her career. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £47-£40, VIP £91, 01743 281281.

Thurs 26 October FAIRPORT CONVENTION Folk-rock. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £25, 01584 878141. OPEN MIC NIGHT Hosted by Howard and Clare. Crown Inn, Oakengates, 01952 610888. BLUES DUO Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 8pm. TRIANON MUSIC GROUP Over 60 voices. Belmont Abbey, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 374747. OPEN MIC The Grape Vaults, Leominster, 8.30pm. BRECON BAROQUE FESTIVAL Choral Evensong with Brecon Cathedral Choir. Brecon Cathedral, 6pm, 01874 611622.

POOBAH Crown and Anchor, Vaults, Bishop’s Castle. SINFONIA CYMRU With Michael Petrov. Programme includes Haydn, Bartok and Schubert. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7.45pm, £16/£12, 01686 614555. BLACK CAT JOE & MISS CORINA Bricklayers, Copthorne Rd, Shrewsbury. THE SENSATIONAL 60’S EXPERIENCE Stars from the 1960s take to the stage, including Mike Pender and Chris Farlowe. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £28, 01743 281281.

Fri 27 October ELO EXPERIENCE Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £23, 01743 281281. OPEN MIC Hosted by Mark from Rhythm Thieves. Sun Inn, Leintwardine, 8pm. FEELING GOOD A musical journey through the story and songs of Michael Buble. Performed by Mitchell Rutter and a seven-piece band. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £22.50, 01743 281281.

HATES THE WORLD, LOVES THE EARTH Reet Petite, West St, Leominster, 07484 545368. BO FLETCHER The Yew Tree, Peterstow, 9pm. BIG PINK MUSIC QUIZZ De Koffie Pott, Left Bank, Bridge St, Hereford, 7.30pm, £20 for team of four, £100 first prize, 01432 357753. ALTERNATIVE ROUTE Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. ADAM HODSON Malthouse, Ironbridge. THE RAYGUNS Halloween party. Linton Village Hall, Linton, near Ross on Wye, 7pm, pre-book tickets £8, 07974 484141. THE WHISKEY RIVER BOYS The Old Nag’s Head, Monmouth, 8.30pm. FRIDAY NIGHT TURN-TABLES Halloween special. DJ set from Music Rhythm and The Brain. Chang Thai Bar, Market St, Ludlow, 01584 874212. THE WORRIED MEN The Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford. THE CONSPIRITUALISTS The Clive, Bromfield Rd, Ludlow, 8pm, 01584 856565.

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HALLOWEEN AT THE RED LION Costume prizes, creepy cocktails, music. The Red Lion, Madley, 7-12pm, 01981 251696.

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BOOYAKA Crown and Anchor, Vaults, Bishop’s Castle. DIA DELOS MAERTOS FESTIVAL 2017 A mixture of Latin dance classes in Salsa, Argentine Tango and Flamenco. Plus live music all day and night. De Koffie Pot, The Left Bank, Hereford, £25, 01432 357753. SONS OF YODA The Plough, Whitecross Rd, Hereford.

Fri 27 October BRECON BAROQUE FESTIVAL The Other Vespers: I Fagiolini. Brecon Cathedral, 7pm, £20/£18, under 18s free, 01874 611622. BLACK CAT JOE & MISS CORINA White Lion, Machynlleth. BEAUTIFUL NOISE The Neil Diamond Story. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 8pm, £19.50/£18.50, 01686 614555. LIVE JAZZ DINNER Local quartet plays well-known standards, Latin and blues. The Cliffe at Dinham, Ludlow, 12.30-3pm, 01584 872063. FAITH BRACKENBURY ‘The Knife Angel Project’. Knife Angel is a huge sculpture made from knives that have been cleaned and blunted, collected from constabularies over the UK for the campaign ‘Save A Life, Surrender Your Knife’. A four-movement composition for jazz sextet. Hermon Chapel Arts Centre, Oswestry, 7.30pm, £12/£6, 01691 662196. Arts Alive.

Sat 28 October GENESIS CONNECTED The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £20, 01432 340555. BELLA HARDY The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 01743 234970. HALLOWEEN PARTY DJ’s, cocktails and fancy dress. The Old Mill, Llanidloes, 8pm, 01686 412008.

PERFORMANCE SHOWCASE Open to all local talent. Musician, singer, band, actor or poet. Playhouse Cinema, Leominster, 7pm, pay what you like, performers go free, 07968 893719 or 01568 612583.

HALLOWEEN PARTY IN THE CRYPT Featuring Alvin and The Angry Barrels and the Lake Snakes. Dress to distress! King’s Head, Tenbury Wells. 6APPEAL Reet Petite, West St, Leominster, 07484 545368. RAGTIME JUG ORCHESTRA Acoustic blues and roots duo. Saturday Cafe, The Courtyard, 12-2pm, free. THE GOLD ROOM Malthouse, Ironbridge. HALLOWEEN FANCY DRESS DISCO Vaga Tavern, Hereford, 7pm, free. GORDON AND FRIENDS An evening of comedy and music. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, £8, 01885 488575. DAWSON Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. LIVE @ THE WATERFRONT Featuring Kodiak Avenue. Waterfront Bar or outside if the weather is nice. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 1-3pm, free, 01874 611622. FAMILY FUN DAY Halloween dress. Games and fun, drinks and nibbles, apple-bobbing, costume prizes. The Barn, The Red Lion, Madley, 2-6pm, 01981 251696. BRECON BAROQUE FESTIVAL Baroque Dance Workshop, Priory Church in Wales School, 10am. Caffe Florian, The Muse, Glamorgan St, 10.30am-4.30pm. RWCMD Symphonic Brass, ‘Echoes of St Mark’s’, Brecon Cathedral, 1pm, £8, under 18s free. Baroque Tea Dance, 3pm, Theatr Brycheiniog, 3pm, £12. Brecon Baroque, directed by Rachel Podger, ‘Harmony and Invention’. Theatr Brycheiniog, 7pm, £22/£20, under 18s free, 01874 611622. www.breconbaroquefestival.com

JOHN CHARLES Singer-songwriter with tales of love, loss and dysfunctional relationships. Mid Wales Music Centre, Newtown, 1.30pm, free. CARTOON VIOLENCE Fiery entertainment with bar and food as part of Rhayader’s 2nd Dragon Festival. The Lost ARC, Off Bridge St, Rhayader, 4.30-9pm, 07980 262448. BLACK CAT JOE & MISS CORINA Miners Arms, Priest Weston, near Churchstoke. XLS The Stag, Llanidloes. HEREFORD POLICE CHOIR 60th Anniversary Concert. With Brecon & District Male Choir, Shrewsbury Police Male Voice Choir and guest soloists. Hereford Cathedral, 7.30pm, £15/£18 from Cathedral Shop, 01432 374210. SMOKE ROOM Black Lion, Bridge St, Hereford. POPPY CONCERT Royal British Legion concert. Featuring the RBL Choir, Tenbury Town Band and Cut the Mustard Ceilidh Band. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7pm, £10, 01584 811442. THE TENBY MALE VOICE CHOIR With Deborah Rose. In aid of Acorns Hospice. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7.30pm, £10, 07967 517125.

Sun 29 October BRECON BAROQUE FESTIVAL Caffe Florian, The Muse, Glamorgan St, 10.30am-4.30pm. Festival Eucharist with the Unicorn Singers, Brecon Cathedral, 11am. Ensemble Diderot, ‘From Canzona to Sonata: the Chamber Music of Venice’. Theatr Brycheiniog, 7pm, £16/£14, under 18s free. 01874 611622, www.breconbaroquefestival.com KENT DUCHAINE Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4.30pm.

RED RIVER BLUES Queen’s Head, Monmouth, 01600 712767.

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THE CORY BAND Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 3pm, £11, £6 children, 01686 614555. NIKKI ROUSE The Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm. QUIZ NIGHT The Red Lion, Madley, £2 to enter, all monies go to charity, free chips for all players, 01981 251696. THE SUNDAY EVENING CHILL Live music from local bands and artists. The Red Lion, Knighton, 7.30pm, 01547 428080. SLOW BURNER Lichfield Vaults, Church St, Hereford, 4pm.

Mon 30 October BRECON BAROQUE FESIVAL Usk Balley Guided Walk, meet at Trallong VH, 10am. Lunch and Guided Tour of Penpont House, 12.30pm, £10, booking essential. Brecon Baroque Festival Orchestra, ‘Venetian Sparkle!’, Theatr Brycheiniog, 7pm, £16/£14, under 18s free, 01874 611622, www.breconbaroquefestival.com

Tues 31 October DYLAN PENRI Performing a mixture of covers, acoustic versions of his original songs and also debuting new songs. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7.30pm, £2.50, 01686 614555. OPEN MIC The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762. VINTAGE JAZZ REVIVAL Rose and Crown, Ludlow, 9pm.

NOVEMBER Wed 1 November HEREFORD BLUEGRASS SESSION The Victory, St Owen St, Hereford, 8pm. THE DRAGON BAND The Horse and Jockey, Churchstoke, 8pm, free, donations. TELFORD ACOUSTIC CLUB Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford, 01952 610888.

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Thurs 2 November LIVE MUSIC Crown Inn, Oakengates, 01952 610888. HOWLIN’ MATT Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 8pm. OPEN MIC Crown and Anchor, Vaults, Bishop’s Castle. WBS PERFORMING ARTS EVENING The achievements of Performing Arts Students at William Brookes School. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7.30pm, £3, 01952 728911.

Fri 3 November MARK LATIMER / TREV DAVIES TRIO Chequers, Etnam St, Leominster. CRIMSON CHILD Malthouse, Ironbridge. TWO BLANK PAGES Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. HAY MUSIC Featuring The Schubert Ensemble. Programme includes Piers Hellawell, Martinu and Dvorak. St Mary’s Church, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, £15, students £7.50, www.haymusic.org

Sat 4 November OPEN MIC Ledbury Community Hall, 7pm, £5, bring a bottle, 01531 632968.

MICRO BABY Malthouse, Ironbridge. THE FABULOUS BORDELLOS Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. CÔR GLANAETHWY Bangor-based choir, finalist in BBC 1’s ‘Last Choir Standing’. The Pavilion, Llandrindod Wells, 7pm, £15, 01982 551040. In aid of The Bracken Trust.

Sun 5 November THE LUKE DOHERTY BAND Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4.30pm. FORFEITS Queen’s Head, Monmouth, 01600 712767.

Mon 6 November CIDER CITY JAZZMEN The Barrels, St Owen’s St, Hereford, 01432 274968. BRIMFIELD FOLK CLUB Brimfield Village Hall, Brimfield, near Ludlow, 7.30pm, 01584 711480 www. roger435.wixsite.com/brimfieldfolkclub. AMERICANA SESSION Grape Vaults, Leominster, 8pm.

Tues 7 November

THE ROGUES Charity dance. Whitton Community Hall, 7.30pm, £10, food/bar, 07779 796285.

UPTON BISHOP JAZZ CLUB Featuring Cafe Manouche. The Millennium Hall, Upton Bishop, Ross-on-Wye, 7.30pm, pre-booked tickets £10, 07970 343148.

STEADY EDD & THE BOOGIE MEN Crown and Anchor, Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

GIGSPANNER New album launch. Town Hall, Bishop’s Castle, 8pm, £15, 01588 630023.

RAGWORT Acoustic folk with a twist. Yew Tree Inn, Peterstow.

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

Sat 4 November

LITTLE RUMBA The Hatch, near Tenbury Wells.

ST MICHAEL’S HOSPICE FUNDRAISER Featuring The Youth Within, Pablo Alto, Billy Whizz, Offal Club plus The Missed Deeds. Ledbury British Legion, 7.30pm, free entry, 01531 636805. ROCKY ROAD TO RUIN The Plough, Whitecross Rd, Hereford. EDDY P White Horse Inn, Clun.

THE WEREWOLVES OF POWYS The Stag, Llanidloes.

FLATWORLD & FRIENDS Informal evening of lively world music performed on violin, saxophone, guitar and other instruments. Berriew Community Centre, 7.30pm, advance tickets £6/£3, £8/£4 on the door, 01686 640954.

Wed 8 November OPEN MIC With Roger Keenan. White Horse Inn, Clun. CON ANIMA Early music choir. St Michael and All Angel’s Church, Lydbury North, 7.30pm, wine and cheese during the interval. Retiring collection in aid of church funds. TELFORD ACOUSTIC CLUB Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford, 01952 610888. THE DRAGON BAND The Horse and Jockey, Churchstoke, 8pm, free, donations.

Music Workshops Mon 2 & Mon 9 October BEAT IT - DRUMMING FOR DEMENTIA Dementia friendly music making sessions. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 10.30am12pm, free, 07875 090946. Sat 7 October LEARNING TO SING With Shrewsbury Choral Society’s Workshop. The United Reformed Church, Coleham Head, Shrewsbury, £60 includes tea/coffee, 01743 369425. Sun 15 - Tues 17 October THE BEAT GOES ON! STICKY WICKET Try your hand at drumming with professional drummer Sticky Wicket. Town Hall, Bishop’s Castle. 15 Oct - two sessions, 2.15pm-4pm & 4.45-6.30pm. 16 Oct - 4 sessions, 9.15-10.45am, 11am-12.30pm, 1.30-3pm & 4.456.30pm. 17 Oct - two sessions 9.15am-10.45am & 11am-12.30pm. 01588 630023. Sat 14 October TAIKO MYNYDD DU An invitation to join Taiko Mynydd Du who have been performing at local festival and events. Glangrwyney VH, NP8 1EF, £90, 10am-2pm, details 07811 628247, www.taikowales.com Sun 15 October ANTONIO LOTTI: DIXIT DOMINUS IN A AND MISSA BEATAE MARIA A Border Marches Early Music Forum workshop for singers and some instruments. Tutor: Justin Doyle. 10.30am5.30pm. Stockenny, New Radnor, LD8 2RE, £19 for Early Music Fora members, £21 for non-members, £5 for students. Prior booking essential. NB Applications should be made by 30 September. Contact Lis Talbott on 01597 829072 or edavies@edavies. co.uk For further details and an application form see www.bmemf.org.uk Sun 15 October REPERTOIRE WORKSHOP Led by Ceri Rhys Matthews. Great Oak Cafe, Llanidloes, 2pm, £10, 01686 413211. Sun 22 October SHROPSHIRE HARMONY QUIRE We sing and play mainly West Gallery music, which is energetic, rousing, no-nonsense stuff that is great fun to perform. It is what you would have heard in rural parish churches in the 18th and early 19th centuries. Led by Sue Harris. FREE for newcomers! Bishop’s Castle Methodist Hall, Station Street. 2-5 pm. Enquiries: bosky@btinternet.com.

Tues 24 - Sun 29 October FIVE DAY SINGING RETREAT With Michael Harper. Hill Cottage Retreat Centre, Rhos-y-Meirch, Knighton, 01547 520044, www.hillcottageretreats.co.uk Sat 28 October RICK WILSON DRUM WORKSHOP Explore Indian, African and South American styles of drumming. Suitable for all aged 7+. The Hermon Chapel Arts Centre, Oswestry, 12-2pm, £7, 01691 662196, www.hermonchapel.com Sun 29 October HALLOWEEN - BIG SING An afternoon with West End performers as your singing coaches, learning a medley of songs and worksing towards an end of workshop presentation. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 12-6pm, £25, group discounts available, 07967 517125. Sat 4 November FROM ROOTS TO GROOVES World music workshop with a trio from Flatworld. Berriew Community Centre, near Welshpool, booking essential, email berrieworkshops@gmail. com There will be an informal concert in the evening, 01686 640954. Monday THE GARRICK SINGERS The Courtyard, Hereford, 12-1.30pm and 2-3.30pm. £5 per session, 01432 340555.

Monday ALIVE & KICKIN’ CHOIR Old Muse, Glamorgan St, Brecon, 7-9pm, £5 public, £3 students/staff. tanyawalkermusic@hotmail.com

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.

Mondays BRECON TOWN BAND REHEARSALS Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 01874 623650. Mondays CRAVEN ARMS MALE VOICE CHOIR All ages welcome singing a broad repertoire of traditional and modern songs. Practice at The Craven Arms Community Centre, 7.30pm. To find out more contact Martin on 01694 722500. Mondays BEAT IT - DRUMMING FOR DEMENTIA Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 1-3pm, free, 07875 090946.

Tuesday DOLAU MIXTURES Mixed choir. Dolau Community Hall, Llandrindod Wells, 8pm, 01597 851427. Tuesdays SAMBA BRECON We are a friendly community band which meets each week to practice drumming and have fun. Sue on 07792 165481 or Gill on 01497 821631. 7-9pm, Village Hall just outside Brecon.

Monday BANDAMANIA Traditional dance music from far and wide. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne 7.15pm, Sue Harris 01547 550158.

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

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. Info: contact anniewood@ myphone.coop 01568 369074.

Wednesdays PLAY IT BY EAR for all melody instruments. Learn essential repertoire and take part in local pub sessions. This sociable course will develop your musicianship and understanding of folk traditions. Expert guidance from tutor Kitty Greenwood. Booking essential. For full details contact Kitty 01584 841564 folkfiddleteacher@gmail.com

Conquest Theatre Bromyard Live on Stage

Fri 13 October 7.30pm FOLK IN THE FOYER - OLION BYW Wed 25 October 7.30pm THE BOOK OF DARKNESS & LIGHT Three chilling tales. One Storyteller. One Musician. Sat 28 October 7.30pm GORDON & FRIENDS - An evening of comedy and music.

Live Broadcasts

Thurs 5 October 7pm HAMLET (National Theatre) Sat 7 October 5.55pm NORMA (New York Met) Sat 14 October 5.55pm DI ZAUBERFLOTE (New York Met) Sun 29 October 2pm ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND (Royal Opera House)

Films

All films 7.30pm, £6/£5.50 Fri 6 October THE HATTON GARDEN JOB Fri 27 October THE EAGLE HUNTRESS

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Sunday 1st October LORISE ETON & THE STEALERS Sunday 29th October SLOWBURNER Sunday 26th November WILL KILLEEN BAND Traditional Sunday lunches served until 3pm Greek food PLUS SPECIALS Choice of six Real Ales Music starts approx 4pm, music free.

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Sessions Wednesdays CON ANIMA Early music group based in Bishop’s Castle, singing renaissance and baroque music a capella and led by George Baker. Contact Jaqueline jacquelinesw@hotmail.co.uk Wednesday ROCKSPRING COMMUNITY CHOIR All welcome particularly men! Minimal charge. Rockspring Community Centre, Ludlow. 01584 529053.

First Saturday FOLK & IRISH SESSION Harp Inn, Glasbury-on-Wye, 8.30pm, free, 01497 847373. First Saturday of month PICKIN’ AT THE BIRD The Bird in Hand, Coton Hill, Shrewsbury, 01743 357484, 9pm.

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

3rd Saturday OPEN MUSIC SESSION Harp Inn, Glasburyon-Wye, 8.30pm, free, 01497 847373.

Wednesday DRUMMING FOR DEMENTIA The Courtyard, Hereford, 2-3.30pm, £2 per session, 01432 340555.

Every Sunday OPEN MIC Stag, Llanidloes, 6.30pm, 01686 414824.

Thursday EDGE CHAMBER CHOIR Auditioned chamber choir led by Ros Crouch. Friends Meeting House, Ludlow, 7.30-9.30pm. 01584 841053 or ros.crouch@gmail.com Thursday BELLA A CAPPELLA All-female 4-part close harmony singing group. Oscars, Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7.15-9.45pm, email aimoevo@hotmail.co.uk Thursday PRESTEIGNE POP CHOIR Contact John Hymas for details: 07969 440183, john@johnhymas.com Thursday VOICE ACADEMY AT THE COURTYARD For ages 13+. The Courtyard, Hereford, 4.30-6pm, £4 per session, 01432 340555.

Thursday CLUNSONGBIRDS 10 -11.30am in Hightown Hall. All taught by ear. £5 per week. Led by Sue Harris 01547 550158 sumarieharris@btinternet.com Thursday CANTORION LLANDRINDOD Mixed choir, early/classical music. Howey VH, 7.45pm, 01874 754774. 1st and 3rd Thursdays HEREFORD CHANTING CIRCLE 11am-1pm plus one Friday evening 8pm - 10pm. Beautiful chants from a variety of spiritual traditions, no need to be a ‘singer’, just sing from the heart, all welcome. Contact Mike: 01432 261222 mikejhadden@ gmail.com or www.karimandsusanne.co.uk

Every Sunday FOLK SESSION The Old Mill, Llanidloes, 8pm, 01686 412008, all welcome.

2nd Sunday ACOUSTIC MUSIC SESSION Jill and Mark (from the Rhythm Thieves) hosting. All styles welcome. The Sun Inn, Leintwardine, 8pm. 2nd and 4th Sunday FOLK SESSION Arvon Ale House, Temple St, Llandrindod Wells, 4pm, 07477 627267. 3rd Sunday ACOUSTIC SESSION Arvon Ale House, Temple St, Llandrindod Wells, 4pm, 07477 627267. Last Sunday SUNDAY SOUL SESSION The Corners Inn, Kingsland, 8.30pm, free, 01568 708385. Every Monday ACOUSTIC NIGHT The Golden Lion Hotel, Llandysilio, near Welshpool, 01691 830295. Every Monday OPEN MIC NIGHT Bull Inn, Shrewsbury, 01743 344728. Every Monday BRECON TOWN BAND Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7-9pm. 01874 623650. First Monday BRIMFIELD FOLK CLUB 01584 711480 and the website at www.roger435.wixsite.com/brimfieldfolkclub First Monday AMERICANA SESSION The Grape Vaults, Leominster, 01568 611404. Every Tuesday OPEN MIC The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 01497 821762.

First Thursdays BLACK HILL TUNE CLUB 2pm at the Crown Inn Longtown. Free. 01432 263495.

Every Tuesday OPEN MIC Run by Moz, PA provided, all welcome. Castle Vaults, Shrewsbury.

Friday MUSIC TIME For under 5s. The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury, 10.30am-11.30am, 01743 234970.

Every Tuesday TUESDAY JAM SESSION The Falcon Hotel, Bromyard, 8-11pm, 01885 483034.

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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First Saturday OPEN MIC Greyhound Inn, Llangunllo, 9pm, 01547 550400.

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VENUES Last Tuesday HOMEND POETS & MUSICIANS Ledbury, www.folklife.org.uk/homend-poets.html 01684 563281. (Sept-May). Every Wednesday JAZZ EVENING Incorporating all styles of jazz. Horse & Jockey, Churchstoke, 8pm, all welcome, free, 01588 620060. Every Wednesday ACOUSTIC NIGHT Baskerville Hall Hotel, near Hay-on-Wye, 8.30pm, 01497 820033. Every Wednesday ACOUSTIC SESSION Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 8.45pm, 01531 632250. Alternate Wednesdays FOLK SESSION Crown Inn, Colwall, 01684 541074. 2nd Wednesday OPEN MIC White Horse Inn, Clun, 8.30pm onwards. 01588 640305. 2nd & 4th Wednesday TELFORD ACOUSTIC CLUB The Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford, 9pm, 01952 610888. 3rd Wednesday JAZZ AND TAPAS With Mark Latimer. Reet Petite, 18 West St, Leominster, 07484 545368. Fourth Wednesday AMERICAN COUNTRY MUSIC NIGHT King’s Head, Tenbury Wells. Every Thursday OPEN MUSIC SESSION Nat and Delia present Duke Joint Jam. Oxford Arms, Kington, 6.30pm, all welcome, 01544 230322. Every Thursday SESSION Black Swan, Much Dewchurch, 01981 540295. First Thursday OPEN MIC King’s Head, Tenbury Wells. First Thursday BLACK HILL TUNE CLUB Longtown, 1.30pm, 01432 263495. 1st Thursday OPEN MUSIC SESSION All styles welcome. The Fforest Inn, Llanfihangel Nant Melan, New Radnor, 8pm, 01544 350526. 1st Thursday FOLK Farmer’s Arms, Wellington Heath, 8pm, 01531 660253. 2nd Thursday OPEN MIC Talbot, West St, Leominster. 2nd Thursday OPEN FOLK SESSION Horse & Jockey, Churchstoke, 8.30pm, all welcome, free, 01588 620060. 3rd Thursday FOLK SESSION King’s Head, Tenbury Wells. 3rd Thursday FOLK DOWN THE TRACK Castle Inn, Knucklas, 7pm, 01547 528223 or 01547 528150. 1st Friday ACOUSTIC SESSION The Blue Boar, Mill St, Ludlow, 8:30pm. Contact: Ann Gray 01584 879 348. 4th Thursday OPEN MIC Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford, 01952 610888. 2nd Friday OPEN MIC Reet Petite, 18 West St, Leominster, 07484 545368. 2nd Friday BAND BASED OPEN MIC Hosted by Rhythm Thieves. Sun Inn, Leintwardine, 8pm, 01568 770134. Last Friday TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC SESSION The Yew Tree, All Stretton, 8.30pm, all welcome. Contact Keith 07971 661615. Last Friday OPEN MIC NIGHT With Mark from the Rhythm Thieves. Sun Inn, Leintwardine, 8.30pm, 01568 770134.

ASSEMBLY ROOMS, Mill Street, Ludlow 01584 878141 BARRELS, St Owen Street, Hereford 01432 274968 BASKERVILLE ARMS, Clyro, near Hay-on-Wye 01497 820670. BASKERVILLE HALL HOTEL, Clyro Court, near Hay-onWye 01497 820033. BELL HOTEL, Commercial St, Newtown 01686 625540 BELL INN, Etnam St, Leominster 01568 616811 THE BRIDGE HOTEL, Tenbury Wells 01584 810434 THE BRIDGE, Ludlow 01584 872963 BLACK LION, Bridge St, Hereford, 01432 266000 CARAD, East St, Rhayader, 01597 810192 CENTRE CELF, Tremont Rd, Llandrindod Wells 01597 822777 CHARLTON ARMS, Ludlow, 01584 872813 THE CLIFFE AT DINHAM, Halton Lane, Ludlow 01584 872063 CONQUEST THEATRE, Bromyard, 01885 488575 THE COURTYARD, Edgar St, Hereford. 01432 340555 THE DUKES ARMS, Presteigne 01544 267318 DUN COW, Shrewsbury 01743 356408 THE EXCHANGE, Newtown 01686 621814. GARWAY VILLAGE HALL, Hereford 01981 580056 THE GEORGE & DRAGON, Knighton 01547 528532 GLEANINGS, near Bishop’s Castle, 01743 891412 THE GLOBE AT HAY, Hay-on-Wye 01497 821762 THE GOLDEN CROSS INN, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford 01432 880274. GRAPE VAULTS, Broad St, Leominster 01568 611404. THE HARP INN, Glasbury-on-Wye 01497 847373 THE HERDSMAN, Widemarsh St, Hereford, 01432 277330 HOPE & ANCHOR, Rope Walk, Wye St, Ross-on-Wye. 01989 563003. HUNDRED HOUSE INN, Purslow, 01588 660541 KNIGHTON & DISTRICT COMMUNITY CENTRE, Knighton 07751 221487. THE LAKESIDE CAFÉ, Llandrindod Wells, 01597 825679 LICHFIELD VAULTS, Church St, Hereford. 01432 266821 LION BALLROOM, Broad St, Leominster. 01568 611588 LUDLOW BREWING COMPANY, The Railway Shed, Ludlow 01584 873291 THE MALTHOUSE, Ironbridge, 01952 433712 MINER’S ARMS, Priest Weston 01938 561352 NELSON INN, Ludlow 01584 872908 NORI’S CAFE, 3 Church St, Leominster 01568 612876 OAKENGATES THEATRE, Telford. 01952 619020 THE OLD MILL, High Street, Llanidloes 01686 412008 THE OXFORD ARMS, Duke St, Kington 01544 230322 THE PLOUGH INN, Whitecross Road, Hereford 01432 358867 RED LION, Madley 01981 251696 REET PETITE, 18 West St, Leominster 07484 545368. ROSE & CROWN, Tenbury Wells, 01584 811336 ROYAL FOUNTAIN, Cleobury Mortimer 01299 272720 THEATR BRYCHEINIOG, Canal Wharf, Brecon 01874 611622 THE HAFREN, Llanidloes Road, Newtown 01686 614555 THE TOWN HALL, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630023 THREE TUNS, Bishop’s Castle. 01588 638797 THE VICTORY, 88 St Owen St, Hereford 01432 274998 VOLUNTEER, Harold St, Hereford 01432 276189. WHITEHORSE INN, The Square, Clun. 01588 640305. WHITE SWAN, Eardisland, 01544 388577 WYESIDE ARTS CENTRE, Builth Wells, 01982 552555

band directory APPLEBY KINSEY a contemporary folk and jazz quartet: acoustic guitar, flute, saxophones, double bass, two female vocalists. A large repertoire of original songs from tender, lyrical, slightly dark, to up-tempo latin jazz and folk. Live original music with authenticity and sophistication for events, festivals, weddings, clubs. www.applebykinsey.com or call Ken on 07979 542 449. BACK IN TIME Five-piece 50s and 60s band. Tel: Alan on 01686 627679 or 07580 940006. BANDAMANIA Community band playing wild and wonderful traditional music. Perfect for ceilidhs, parties and all sorts of local events. Sue Harris 01547 550158 sumarieharris@btinternet.com MARTIN BLAKE: Fingerpickin’ good guitar, banjo and vocals in a variety of line-ups from duo to 6 piece, including Whiskey River (5/6 piece electric Swamp Rock band) The Whiskey River Quartet (Acoustic 4 piece version), The Whiskey River Boys (duo version of the same), The Grass Snakes (6 piece Honky-Tonk Bluegrass Band with loads of harmony vocals), and Blakes III, (eclectic long standing trio with clarinet, fiddle, guitar & 3 part harmony vocals) - Pubs, Clubs, Parties, Weddings, Divorces etc. Contact: 07846 669890 or 01432 342018. Email: martin@martinblake.co.uk Website: www.martinblake.co.uk THE BUTCHER’S DOGS - Two crazy, high octane Irish Bluegrass Country Americana Rockabilly loving dudes with a lust for life have guitars, banjos and mandolins to bring a borderland Ho-Down to a place of your choice. Will travel, have played in London, Liverpool, Bristol and Cardiff. Contact Toby 07870 781853, John 01544 230699, email eurolott@tiscali.co.uk CHRISIE J LOCAL VOCALIST! I sing Jazz. Soul, Musical Theatre, Pop and Rock. For more information or to make a booking email chrisiej20@gmail.com or phone 079688 93719. Look at my Facebook page Chrisie J and Youtube channel Chrisie J for performance videos. D E C I B E L L E S An a cappella ladies singing ensemble based in the Hay-on-Wye area. Available for parties, concerts, working with you to create a unique musical experience for your occasion. www.decibelles-hay.co.uk 07855 348122. DISKAN Breon-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.com FLATWORLD Roots ‘n’ grooves from Eastern Europe and beyond. Lively 5-piece band with magnificent tunes and kicking rhythm for your festival, wedding, party or pub. Also circle dancing with caller. Contact Neil on 01684 569611 or 07866 021489; www.flat-world.org.uk or email info@flat-world.org.uk

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

GROOVE DYNAMITE ignites the fuse to your dancing shoes! This 8 piece function band brings explosive Soul, Funk and Disco to parties, weddings and special events, packing dance floors across Shropshire and surrounding counties. For bookings/enquiries email groovedynamite@ gmail.com, www.groovedynamite.co.uk or 07964 714754. HOT CLIMATE Ultimate party band, best 6-piece line up ever. For top musical entertainment at your party/ wedding/festival or corporate function. Book now! New footage on www.hotclimate.co.uk. Contact Charlie 01568 613895 or mobile 07702 528088 anytime! LITTLE RUMBA A classy four piece band featuring Hugh, John, Jacqui & Pete, from The Tango Band and The Rumbajax, playing moody, melancholy music everything from East European and South American to the Blues. Viola, violin, accordion, saxophones, guitar, vocals and bass. 01547 520339 www.littlerumba.com LOS SQUIDEROS “The Greatest Mexican Band to come out of Hereford in a Hundred Years”. Fabulous party band with a long history of amazing crowds. Playing surf, funk and ska with latino beats.. Also, The Swing Set; Swing jazz, Blues and rock n roll from the Squid collective. Contact Leo 07816 686856 leocaithness@tiscali.co.uk MELOMANICS Principally a wacky Duo with an amazingly dynamic sound, playing their eclectic and cosmopoloitan repertoire with engagingly 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 separate caller or the minimal option with Tim calling and playing. Ideal for parties, weddings, fund-raising events, festivals, shows, pubs, restaurants, etc. Scottish, Irish and Frenchthemed 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 MUCH ADO - The band for your ceilidh or barn dance. 4-piece band with caller for ceilidhs, barn dances, weddings, parties, shows, fetes, etc. Alan Oberman 01982 570432, email alan.oberman@gmail.com. See website www.muchadoband.com NEW TRICKS Lively 4-piece 60’s, 70’s band playing classic tunes of the era. With some blues/rock and country/rock. Barry 07754 534406 or David 01568 612661. ObScUrE A multi-talented, well-rehearsed fun band. With songs from Kings of Leon, ZZ Top, Eric Clapton, Stereophonics, Dire Straits, Peter Frampton, Oasis, Beatles, Rolling Stones and more. Blues to Ballads. Rock to Reggae. Soul to Swing. Tenbury Wells based. Tel: 07951 449658. OVER THE HILLBILLIES - Lively, foot stomping, rip-roaring band performing everything from Led Zep to Kylie, Dolly to Motorhead, and Blur to the Bee Gees. With a look fashioned straight from “Deliverance”, playing on a banjo, fiddle, tea-chest bass, drums, harmonicas, guitar and a suitcase(!) We are perfect for parties, pubs, festivals and anything else that involves drinking and dancing. Contact Linda on 01686 670409 / 07816 125802 or find us on Facebook.com/ Over-the-Hillbillies. YEEEEHAAAAA!

REVEREND FERRIDAY Upbeat One Man Blues Band. Playing driving slide guitar with rockabilly flair, seasoned with a touch of Americana, a mix of stomping originals and traditional classics. Available for all occasions, large or small. Contact the Reverend: 01584 711700 - 07766 185451 - revferriday@gmail.com - www.revferriday.com RHYTHM THIEVES Funky, folky and fun. Firm favourites at festivals, pubs, parties and events around the Midlands and beyond, Rhythm Thieves are a lively must-see band who deliver an unforgettable and highly entertaining night out. “Full of fire and enthusiasm” Mike Harding, BBC Radio 2 “Great, super, lovely - our resident band” Genevieve Tudor. BBC Radio Midlands Folk Show. “If they don’t make you smile, you’re probably dead.” Wheaton Aston Folk Festival Tel: 01568 770 134, e-mail rhythmthieves@hotmail.com SAMBUCA Ludlow based acoustic trio, playing a nice mix of jazz standards, classic blues, sambas etc. For more information call Richard 07974 399524. SEAN SAYE Great acoustic music for all occasions, easy listening to singalong party. Music from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. Contact tel: 07734 399497 or email seansaye@yahoo.co.uk. Website www.seansaye.com. SILVER BRANCH (Ceilidh and Concert Band). CEILIDH BAND with caller. Available for weddings/birthday parties/fund raisers, etc. For photos/videos please see our Facebook page. For further enquiries, ring David on 01982 540832 or Anna on 07980 961187. SILVER BRANCH (UN-CALLED FOR) Five piece cutting edge instrumental Folk Band. Available for concerts/gigs. Tel nos. as above. SOUL SUPPLY 6-piece soul, Motown and R & B Party Band. Guaranteed to turn your event into a hive of nonstop dance floor activity. Available for weddings, parties and corporate events. Full PA, lights, staging and disco as required. 079905 75531 or 01568 708868 www.soulsupplyband.co.uk info@soulsupplyband.co.uk SLIPPERY SLOPE Silly, melancholy and beautiful music played on accordion, fiddle, guitar and steel pan. From ska to klezmer via a Parisian cafe and a Russian vodka bar. For more info please call Jo or Ben on 01981 510136 see www.slipperyslope.org.uk or email slipperyslope@hotmail.com

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 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 THE LUDLOW JAZZ COLLECTIVE Local Quartet/Quintet with singer if required, playing smooth sounds of well-known standards, Latin and blues. Available for all types of events and celebrations. Contact Paul Brooks 07980 822014 pppbrooks@gmail.com 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 The Village Quire - spinetingling harmonies sung with all the emotional clout, subtlety of expression and love of life that you get when voices are raised together in song. Music from and inspired by the folk harmony, west gallery and shape note traditions all woven together with words and stories. Various shows available to book, including ‘Back to the Garden’ – life and hope in the trenches based on original letters from WW1 Herefordshire soldier and gardener William Bevan. “The Village Quire have become one of my favourite singing groups of all time ... (Frank Hennessy, Celtic Heartbeat, Radio Wales). For bookings / further info ring 01497 847676 www.villagequire.org.uk VINTAGE JAZZ REVIVAL Ludlow-based, 6-piece, New Orleans/Trad band. Comprising trumpet, sax, trombone, banjo, tuba and washboard, playing and singing popular foot-tapping songs mostly from the 1920’s, 30’s and 40’s. Available for all functions. See us every Tuesday at the Rose and Crown in Ludlow. Tel: Rob 01584 318088, email vintagejazzrevival@gmail.com TRIO TANGENTE Violin and vocal led spicy fun energetic Latin/Tango/Hot Club/ Gypsy influenced band. For all occasions. Contact Faith 07870 320022. XL’S Maximum R ‘n’ B, Feelgood Rock & Roll. 01588 650686.

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theatre The Six Wives of Henry VIII

PERFORMANCE October WOLVES ARE COMING FOR YOU PENTABUS THEATRE COMPANY. This new play from Olivier-nominated playwright Joel Horwood explores just how much wild we’re comfortable with. If you re-introduce a species, can you ever go back? 4 - 7 Oct - Cheltenham Everyman Theatre Studio, 7.30pm. 11 Oct - Hereford College, 7.30pm. 14 Oct - Quatt VH, 7.30pm. 18 Oct - Ombersley VH, 8pm. 20 Oct - Clows Top Victory Hall, 8pm. www.pentabus.co.uk Wed 4 & Wed 11 October THE SIX WIVES OF HENRY VIII LIVING SPIT. Howard Coggins looks like Henry VIII. Stu McLoughlin doesn’t look like any of the wives, but he’s going to give it a go. With original music, embroidery and historical hysteria, this show is an ill-researched lesson in Tudor history. Suitable for ages 16+. 4 Oct - Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7.30pm, £14/£13, 01982 552555. 11 Oct - Talbot Theatre, Whitchurch, 7.30pm, £11/£5/£30, 01948 660660. Arts Alive. Tues 3 - Sat 7 October PRIDE AND PREJUDICE COURTYARD PRODUCTIONS present the Jane Austen classic. Featuring professional actors performing alongside members of The Courtyard Youth Theatre. The Courtyard, Hereford, Tues-Sat 7.30pm, Thurs & Sat 2pm, £25-£19, 01432 340555.

Fri 6 October THE WILDLIFE ROADTRIP With Iolo Williams and Martin Hughes-Games, national history broadcasters, go behind the scenes as they tell their own stories about their amazing experiences. A show full of fun and facts, plus a few surprises! Pavilion, Spa Rd, Llandrindod Wells, £22/£18, 01597 258118. Fri 6 & Sat 7 October RUNNING THE GAUNTLET TIME FLIES THEATRE COMPANY has written a special performance, documenting some of the highs and lows faced by families living and owning such properties as Stokesay Court. Stokesay Court, Onibury, Craven Arms, SY7 9BD, 8pm, £25, premium tickets £50 (limited availability). Raising money for the venue and St Michael’s Hospice. Details, call the Hospice’s Events Team on 01432 851 000 or www.st-michaels-hospice.org.uk Sat 7 October MR DARCY LOSES THE PLOT LIPSERVICE celebrate Jane Austen’s life. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 8pm, £14, 07967 517125. Mon 9 October DIRTY DUSTING This heart-warming, feel good comedy will have you rolling in the aisles and smiling every time you answer the phone. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £22, 01432 340555. Wed 11 October LEAF BY NIGGLE By JRR Tolkein. Niggle is a painter. Not a very successful one. For some time he has been obsessed with one particular canvas - a curious picture of a tree... Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £10/£8, 01874 611622. Thurs 12 October STUDENT PERFORMING ARTS SHOWCASE Folly Arts Theatre, Hereford College of Arts, Folly Lane, Hereford, 7pm, free. Thurs 12 - Sat 14 October BETWEEN THE LINES A LADS PRODUCTION. A story of some of the people who lived and worked at The Masters House during WWI. The Masters House, Ledbury, 8pm, £12, students £6, 07967 517125.

Thurs 5 October MAFIA? SLEEPING TREES. In this first instalment of their live movie double-bill, multi-award winning comedy duo deliver their version of every gangster film they’ve ever seen. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £10/£9 per performance, £2 off when booking both, 01743 281281.

Fri 13 & Wed 18 October KATHAKALI A masterpiece of sacred theatre that erupts on stage with striking visual images that expose the magical world of South India. 13 Oct - Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7.30pm, £10, £5 children, 01686 614555. 18 Oct - Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £12/£10, 01874 611622.

Thurs 5 October SCI-FI? SLEEPING TREES. In the second installment an epic journey through the world of Sci-Fi. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 9pm, £10/£9 per performance, £2 off when booking both, 01743 281281.

Fri 13 October PAUL ZERDIN America’s Got Talent winner 2015 ventriloquist. The Courtyard, Hereford, 8pm, £19.50, 01432 340555.

Fri 6 October PROMISE AND PROMISCUITY In this hilarious, one woman show, join Penny Ashton as she tackles all of Austen’s characters with song, dance and appalling cross-stitching. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £15/£13, students £10, 01743 281281.

Sat 14 & Sat 28 October ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS BLACK RAT PRODUCTIONS present this deliriously funny, brand new version of Richard Bean’s West End and Broadway smash-hit comedy. 14 Oct - Borough Theatre Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £13/£11, 01873 850805. 28 Oct - Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7.45pm, £11, 01686 614555.

Sat 14 October THE TOMMY COOPER SHOW Live on stage, an hilarious tribute to one of the most iconic and funniest entertainers. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm, 01584 811442. Wed 18 - Sat 21 October PRESENT LAUGHTER MAD COW PRODUCTIONS. Noel Coward’s classic, sparkling farce. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, £16.50-£14.50, 01743 281281. Fri 20 October JANE EYRE - AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY The stifling expectations of duty, class and convention, governess Jane Eyre and Master Edward Rochester take a dark journey towards intellectual liberation. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £13/£11, 01873 850805. Fri 20 & Sat 21 October FORGET ME NOT - THE ALZHEIMER’S WHODUNNIT ROB GEE. Jim’s wife, a patient on a dementia ward has died from what appears to be natural causes. Jim, a retired police detective smells a rat, he’s determined to solve one last murder. Suitable for ages 14+. 20 Oct - Clungunford Parish Hall, 7.30pm, £10/£5, 01588 660152. 21 Oct - Chelmarsh Parish Hall, 7.30pm, £12/£7, 01746 860780. Arts Alive. Wed 25 October 5 A DAY DISTANT VOICES. A play about our search for a ‘good death’, an end without pain, loneliness or fear. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 7pm, £8, under 18s £4, accompanying carers free. Sat 28 October AUSTENTATIOUS A Regency treat with swooning guaranteed. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £15, 01743 281281. Sun 29 & Mon 30 October WUTHERING HEIGHTS HOTBUCKLE presents Emily Bronte’s timeless, Gothic classic. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £15/£13, students £7.50, 01743 281281. Tues 31 October WE ARE THE LIONS, MR MANAGER! The remarkable story of Jayaben Desai, the inspirational leader of the 1976-78 Grunwick Strike. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £15/£13, students £10, 01743 281281. Tues 31 October - Thurs 2 November THE HAUNTING OF BLAINE MANOR Written and directed by Joe O’Byrne. A classic ghost story set in 1953. The Hermon Chapel Arts Centre, Oswestry, 8pm, £7, 01691 662196, www.hermonchapel.com

MUSICAL THEATRE & OPERA Thues 3 - Sat 7 October ANNIE ABERGAVENNY LIGHT OPERA COMPANY present the ever popular favourite family musical. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, times vary, £10, 01873 850805. Tues 10 & Wed 11 October BAD GIRLS THE MUSICAL An original British musical based on characters from the television drama. Suitable for ages 14+. Amateur production. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £14, 01743 281281.

The Wind in the Willows

November and December THE BEAR MID WALES OPERA. Experience opera like never before as MWO ‘Small Stages’ presents its first ever microchamber performances with a brand new version of this hilarious one-act comedy classic. 2 Oct - Llandinam Village Hall. 3 Nov - Llanfair Caereinion Institute. 4 Nov - Abermule Village Hall. 6 Nov - St Hywyn’s Church, Aberdaron. 8 Nov - Theatr Twm O’r Nant, Denbigh. All at 7.30pm, £10, £8 students, 01686 614555. 23 Nov - St Mary’s Church, Hay-on-Wye, £10, 01497 822629. 29 Nov - Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, £20, 01584 878141. 3 Dec - Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, £12 tickets from Courtyard Antiques, Presteigne or wegotttickets.com

CHILDREN’S THEATRE

Thurs 5 October HANSEL & GRETEL POP UP OPERA. Magical and dark, Hansel and Gretel are drawn into the idyllic yet dangerous world of the forest. Tithe Barn, Hellens Manor, Much Marcle, 7.30pm, £20 tickets from info@hellensmanor.com Thurs 19 October THE WORLD’S WIFE From Mrs Darwin to Queen Kong, Carol Ann Duffy’s ‘The World’s Wife’ is a poetry collection that takes a swipe at the famouse men of history and myth. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £15/£13, 01874 611622. Thurs 19 - Sat 21 October SISTER ACT NEWTOWN MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY. A feel-good musical filled with great gospel music and lively dancing. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7.30pm, Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm, £12.50, 01686 614555. Mon 23 October THE MAGIC FLUTE OPERAUPCLOSE re-invent The Magic Flute in new robes for the era of Trump and recessions, casting rays of light into the darkness. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £22.50-£19.50, 01743 281281. Thurs 26 - Sat 28 October UTOPIA LIMITED KINGTON OPERATIC SOCIETY. Gilbert & Sullivan. Lady Hawkins Community Leisure Centre, Kington, 7.30pm, £8, under 18s £5 from Tom Bounds or 01544 231303 daytime, 01544 231501 evenings. Tues 31 October - Sat 4 November HAIRSPRAY JR & SHOWCASE AAODS JUNIORS. A family friendly musical piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance and deliriously tuneful songs. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, times vary, £10, 01873 850805.

Tues 31 October - Sat 4 November PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT X-ENTRICITY. A heartwarming, uplifting adventure of three friends, a glamorous Sydney-based performing trio who agree to take their show to the middle of the Australian outback. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, Sat matinee 2.30pm, £17/£16, 01432 340555.

Thurs 5 - Sun 8 October DINOSAUR DETECTIVES CLYDEBUILT PUPPET THEATRE. Informative, entertaining and captivating for children over 5 and adults. With a bonus ‘fossil table’ to explore. 5 Oct - SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 11am 7 1.30pm, £8/£5 & £28, 01588 630321. 6 Oct - Ellesmere College Arts Centre, 6.15pm, £8/£5/£28, 01691 626545. 7 Oct - The Courtyard, Hereford, 11am, £7.50, 01432 340555. 8 Oct - Meole Brace Peace Memorial Hall, 2pm, £5, 01743 235384. Arts Alive. Fri 6 October BOOKSTORY MONSTRO. It’s the story of some books. In a library. But no ordinary library. It’s Brian’s library; a wonderful, magical place where the books like to flutter their pages... Goodrich Village Hall, 6.30pm, £5, 01600 891421. Arts Alive. Sun 8 October MICHAEL MORPURGO’S KING ARTHUR STORY POCKET THEATRE bring stories of the Round Table, Merlin and Excalibur to life with music and magic. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 2pm & 6.30pm, £12, child £10, family £40, 01743 281281. Wed 11 October THE HUNTING OF THE SNARK The impossible voyage of an improbable crew to hunt an imaginary creature is brought magically to life in this sparkling musical comedy adventure. For ages 4+. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 1.30pm, £6.50, 01873 850805. Sat 14 October SHARK IN THE PARK Timothy Pop is looking through his telescope - but wait, is that a Shark, in the Park? Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 2pm, £12/£10/£39, 01874 611622. Wed 18 - Sat 21 October AWFUL AUNTIE David Walliams’ amazing tale of frights, fights and friendships. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 10am, 1.30pm, 2.30pm & 7pm, £21-£15, family £67, 01743 281281. Fri 20, Sat 21 & Thurs 26 October THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS BOX TALE SOUP. A beautiful adaptation of Kenneth Grahame’s classic featuring handmade puppets and a charming original score. Will appeal to ages 5+. 20 Oct - Wem Town Hall, 4pm, £7/£5, 01939 232299. 21 Oct - Priest Weston Village Hall, 3pm, £8/£5/£28, 01938 561336. Arts Alive. 26 Oct - The Courtyard, Hereford, 11am, £7.50, 01432 340555.

Mon 23 October THE STEADFAST TIN SOLDIER This playful retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s poetic story uses light, projected animations and simple materials that are skilfully transformed through puppetry. The Courtyard, Hereford, 11am, £7.50, 01432 340555. Tues 24 October DON’T DRIBBLE ON THE DRAGON With magic designed by the legendary Paul Daniels, this is a musical adventure about growing up and the importance of family. The Courtyard, Hereford, 11am, £12/£9.50, 01432 340555. Wed 25 October MAGIC OF TREASURE ISLAND Packed full of puppets, magic, comedy, song and illusions. The Courtyard, Hereford, 11am & 2pm, £10/£8, 01432 340555. Thurs 26 October HOOT OWL PROON PRODUCTIONS. Hoot Owl is no ordinary owl, he’s a Master of Disguise. Original songs, colourful puppets, animation and hilarity. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 1.30pm, £6.50, 01584 811442. Fri 27 October MILKSHAKE! LIVE The cast will be singing songs and sharing stories that audience members young and old will know and love. The Courtyard, Hereford, 12pm & 3.30pm, £16/£14.50, family £56, 01432 340555. Sun 29 October & Mon 1 November CRAFTY’S CREEPY CASTLE The perfect Halloween fun for the under 8’s with lots of interactivity and a trick or treat present for every child. 29 Oct - Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, £9, £8 under 16s, family £30, 01600 772467. 1 Nov - Pavilion Mid Wales, Llandrindod Wells, £10/£9, 01597 258118.

DRAMA WORKSHOPS HAVE A GO SHAKESPEARE Fortnightly group sessions for anyone interested in having a go at Shakespeare read, discuss, explore, perform and have fun! Wednesdays - Llandrindod Wells. Thursday - Rhayader. Fridays - Builth Wells. www.shakespearelink.co.uk or call 01597 811487. MID POWYS YOUTH THEATRE Tuesdays Junior Youth Theatre 8-11, 4.15pm-5pm. 11-14 years, 5.15pm-6.15pm. Wyeside Arts Centre, Builth Wells Senior Youth Theatre 14+ 7pm-9.30pm. The Drama Centre, Llandrindod Wells. Contact Ralph Bolland on 07810 350994. ASSEMBLY ROOMS, LUDLOW Mon - Go MAD in Ludlow, 5-6.30pm, Oscars. Contact Simon & Suzanne mad@ludproduction.co.uk Sat - Ludwig Academy of Musical Theatre. 7-11 years 1-2pm, 12-16 years 2-3pm. Oscars. Contact Jack Ludwig, 077922 66225. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow. COURTYARD THEATRE, HEREFORD Wed - Courtyard Kids, reception 4.15-5pm, Year 2, 5pm, £63.50 per term. Sat - Junior Youth Theatre. From Year 3 - Year 9, phone for times, £68.50 per term. Wed - Intermediate Youth Theatre. For years 10 & 11, 6pm, £70.50 per term. Fri - Senior Youth Theatre, for ages 16+, 6.30pm, £73.50 per term. Thurs - Courtyard Musical Theatre for ages 11+, 6.30pm, £5 per session. Mons - Drama Tots,10am – 10.45am, Ages 2-4, £4 per

session, £1 per extra child. Mon - Bromyard Conquest Kids (Reception & Year 1), 3.45pm, £36 per term. Bromyard Juniors (Year 2-6) 4.30-5.30pm, £39 per term. Bromyard Intermediates (Year 7-9), 6pm, £43 per term. Bromyard Seniors (Ages 14+), 7.30pm, £46 per term. Wed - Kington Juniors (Year 2-6) 4-4.45pm, £36 per term. Kington Intermediates (Year 7- 9), 5pm-6pm, £39 per term. Kington Seniors (Ages 14+) 6pm – 7.30pm, £43 per term The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555. Mondays BROMYARD YOUTH THEATRE Led by Becky Cook. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard. Ages 4-6. Juniors ages 6-1. Intermediate ages 11-14. All £30 per term. Senior ages 14-18, £35 per term, 01432 340555. Mondays TOTALLY ACTING Do you love acting? Learn the TV, film, stage acting techniques used by professionals. The Appletree Studio, 15 Lower Galdeford, Ludlow, SY8 1RU. Contact Rob Ford on 07772 823775, email: robjuckes@yahoo.co.uk THEATR IEUENTID / BRYCHEINIOG YOUTH THEATRE Are you passionate about drama, performing and being involved in theatre? Aged 4 to 25? With weekly sessions tailored to suit the needs of each year group, from 4 years and up, this is a great opportunity to explore and create exciting theatre, develop as a young actor and grow in confidence. You will also have the opportunity to be involved in the new Theatr Brycheiniog’s Youth Theatre productions. Theatr Brycheiniog is a member of The National Association of Youth Theatres. Mondays 3.45pm - 4.45pm Roundabout, Reception & Years 1 & 2. Wednesdays 5pm - 6pm Junior Youth, Years 3,4 & 5. Wednesdays 6pm - 7pm Junior Youth, Years 6,7 & 8. Thursdays 8.30pm - 10pm Senior Youth, Years 9, 10 & 11, 16 - 25. Call 01874 611622, www.brycheiniog.co.uk Tuesdays YOUTH THEATRE for 7-14 year-olds after school. Ledbury Market Theatre, 01432 383663. Wednesdays KINGTON YOUTH THEATRE With Kate Ganderton. Kington Primary School. Wed - Junior 7-11 years, 4-5.30pm. Intermediate 11+ 5.30-7pm. £42 per term, 01432 340555. Thursdays and Saturdays SHROPSHIRE YOUTH THEATRE Providing training in a range of theatre skills for ages 5-25. All abilities welcome. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury. Contact Maggie Love: 07813 026367. Thursdays LEINTWARDINE YOUTH THEATRE Run by Teme Valley Youth Project. For ages 11+. Leintwardine Community Centre, 4-5pm, 01568 770110. Thursdays IMPULSIVE THEATRE COMPANY For ages 13-19. The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury, 5-6.45pm, 07916 277928.

Kington Operatic Society

UTOPIA LIMITED

Gilbert & Sullivan operetta, rarely-performed but highly entertaining work staged for the first time by Kington Operatic.

Lady Hawkins’ Community Centre Thurs 26th - Sat 28th October 7.30pm Tickets £8 £5 under 18s

Tom Bounds Electrical Kington 01544 231303 day 01544 231501 evenings

word Poetry & Storytelling

Wed 4 October JOHN DOUGHERTY Join children’s author, poet and songwriter John Dougherty and his guitar for a trip around the island of Great Kerfuffle. Hereford Library, Broad St, 11am, £2. Fri 6 October BLAST! STORYTELLING SERIES, BEAUTIFUL LIES & STARTLING TRUTHS The Hair in the Milk - Sef Townsend, supernatural stories from the darker side of Talmud and ancient Jewish folklore, 7.30pm. Town Hall, Bishop’s Castle, £7, per event, 01588 630023. Sat 7 October DR JOHN COOPER CLARKE

Fri 20 - Sun 22 October A WEEKEND OF WORDS 20 Oct - ‘Flock of Words’. A collaboration between acoustic trio Whalebone and poet Kate Innes. 1pm, £5. 22 Oct - Story Reading with Karen Argent, read at half hourly intervals. ‘Poetry into Song’ with Gareth Owen, assisted by guitarist and fellow song-writer Martin Thomas, 6pm, £5. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 01584 878141. Wed 25 October THE BOOK OF DARKNESS AND LIGHT ADAM Z ROBINSON IN ASSOCIATION WITH LITTLEMIGHTY. Two ghostly performers. Join The Storyteller and The Musician. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, £10, 01885 488575.

Comedy

Sun 1 October JOEL DOMMETT Star of Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £20, students £17, 01743 281281. Wed 4 October PAUL ZERDIN Ventriloquist Paul Zerdin brings a sparkling new show featuring his all-star cast of (in)famous puppets. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £19, 01743 281281.

THE POETRY BOOKSHOP. With special guests. The original people’s poet, movie star, rock star, presenter, comedian, social and cultural commentator. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, £15, 01497 821762. Sat 7 October THE POETRY BOOKSHOP IS ON THE MOVE! A day of celebrations and readings. ‘The Strings of Song’. Owen Sheers, Rhian Edwards, Robert Minhinnik and Jonathan Edwards read and discuss poetry to mark the 50th anniversary of the death of Vernon Watkins, before sharing their own new poems. 2pm, free. ‘Recollections’. Previous owner Alan Halsey and publisher Glenn Storhaug discuss the appearance of a bookshop dedicated to poetry in a Welsh border town in the late 70s, what happened next and what now? 5pm, free. All at The Poetry Bookshop, The Clock Tower, Hay-on-Wye, 01497 821812. Mon 9 October POETRY IN PRESTEIGNE Featuring Jan Fortune and Susan Richardson. The Sitting Room, The Radnorshire Arms, Presteigne, 7.30pm. All welcome. £5.00, £2.00 students. Support from Literature Wales. www.poetryinpresteigne.org Tues 17 October POETRY EVENING Local poets reading their current work. Apple Store Gallery, Rockfield Rd, Hereford, 7pm, 01432 263937. Fri 20 October THE MOON’S TWO WIFES Storytelling and live soundscapes with Rick Wilson and Helen East. The Hermon Chapel Arts Centre, Oswestry, 8pm, £7, 01691 662196, www.hermonchapel.com

Fri 6 & Fri 20 October HEINEKEN COMEDY CLUB With fast witted comedians and a lively atmosphere. 18+ only. The Courtyard, Hereford, 8pm, £12.50, 01432 340555. Sat 7 October FARCICAL COMEDY CLUB Starring Daian Clarke, with Josh Pugh and Luke Honnaraty supporting. MC James Ryan. De Koffie Pot, Bridge St, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 357753. Sun 8 October LEE NELSON A brand-new, laugh-out-loud stand up show. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £21.50, 01743 281281. Tues 10 October COMEDY AND CURRY NIGHT Featuring XXXX, The Boys from the Late-Night Chemist. Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford. Book a meal beforehand for £10 including the gig, 7.30pm, 01952 610888. Thurs 12 October COMEDY AT THE EDGE: ELLIE TAYLOR: THIS GUY The Now Show presents an unmissable new stand-up show discussing whether or not she should breed. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 8pm, £13, 01952 728911. Fri 13 October COMEDY OPEN MIC Hosted by Vicky Lee. The Old Mill, Llanidloes, 8pm, 01686 412008. Wed 18 October ANDY PARSONS The Courtyard, Hereford, 8pm, £16, 01432 340555.

Fri 20 October SHAPPI KORSANDI: MISTRESS AND MISFIT Shappi presents England’s unsung heroine, Emma Hamilton, known just as Nelson’s mistress, Emma moved mountains to haul herself from scullery maid to Lady Hamilton. Part of A Weekend of Words. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 8pm, £16, 01584 878141. Fri 20 October JENNY ECLAIR Jenny Eclair takes on middle age and how to cope with it. Plenty of angst and bucket loads of laughs. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 8pm, £17.50, 01600 772467. Fri 27 October RORY MOTION & PETE BERESFORD Supported by musician Pete Beresford. The Hermon Chapel Arts Centre, Oswestry, 8.30pm, £7, 01691 662196, www.hermonchapel.com Fri 27 October COMEDY CLUB Featuring Nicola Mantalios MC, Peter Brush and Headluv and Passman. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 8pm, £10, 01874 611622. Sat 4 November COMEDY AT THE EDGE: JEREMY HARDY The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 8pm, £14, 01952 728911.

Talks

Sun 1 October DAVID STARKEY: HENRY VIII: THE FIRST BREXITEER English constitutional historian. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 3pm, £17/£15, students £11, 01743 281281. Tues 3 October & Tues 7 November THE ARTS SOCIETY : BRECKNOCK 3 Oct - ‘The Camden Town Group’, a talk by Linda Smith. 7 Nov - ‘Children’s Book Illustrations’, a talk by John Ericson. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 2.30pm, £7.50, 01874 611622. Tues 3 October LAW, LIFE AND LANDSCAPE LECTURE Shifting Liberties and other Consequences: 18th and 19th century paintings and poetry made in Britain and Europe. Professor Allen Fisher. College Hall, Hereford Cathedral, 7pm, £10, booking essential, 01432 374261. Tues 3 October LINGEN GARDEN CLUB TALK ‘The Work on Jamie’s Farm’ by Toby Meanwell. Lingen Village Hall, 7.30pm, £1 members, £4 visitors, 01547 540176. Wed 4 October ESCLEYSIDE GARDENING CLUB ‘The History of Man and the Ash Tree’ with author and TV presenter Rob Penn, 7.30pm, £10 includes tea and coffee. Escleyside Hall, HR2 0PT, 01981 550882. Thurs 5 October AN EVENING WITH ALEXANDER MCCALL SMITH Author of ‘The No 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency ‘and his latest book ‘The House of Unexpected Sisters’ will talk about his life and work. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, £9 (£3 deductible from any book purchased), www.ticketsource.co.uk/date/367575.

Fri 6 October THE WILDLIFE ROAD TRIP Featuring Martin Hughes-Games and Iolo Williams. The Pavilion, Llandrindod Wells, £22/£18 in advance, £25 on the door, 01597 258118. Sat 7 October MORTIMER HISTORY SOCIETY AUTUMN SYMPOSIUM Talks on: Queen Isabella; The Rebel Queen; Medieval Royal Marriages; Sir Thomas, the Mortimer Bastard; Hereford and it’s region from the 11th-13th centuries; Medieval Manuscripts. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 9.30am-4pm, £12 members, £15 non-members, includes refreshments, 01584 831654. Sat 7 October DR ANDY WIGLEY An evening talk on ‘Chapel Lawn’s Caer Caradoc Hillfort and Iron Age Shropshire’. Part of Woodland Fair. Chapel Lawn Village Hall, 7pm, £3, 01547 530347, please book. Sat 7 October LECTURE: ‘SOIL, SOUL & SOCIETY’ By Satish Kumar, a former monk, long-term activist, editor of ‘Resurgence’ and internationally renowned speaker. St Mary Magdalene Church, Bleddfa, near Knighton, 11.30am-12.30pm, 01547 550377. Mon 9 October KNOWING THE SCORE: AN EVENING WITH JUDY MURRAY Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7pm, £20 includes copy of the book. Presented in association with Rossiter Book, tickets from Rossiter Books or www.ticketsourse.co.uk/ date/367575. Mon 9 October GORDON BUCHANAN: ANIMAL FAMILIES AND ME Gordon Buchanan shares stories of his challenging expeditions. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7pm, £21-£19, 01743 281281. Tues 10 October & Tues 14 November THE ARTS SOCIETY: HEREFORD 10 Oct - ‘Mary Cassatt: An American in Paris’ a talk by Sarah Kelly. 14 Nov - ‘From Garbo to Garland: The Magical Art of Hollywood’, a talk by Geri Parlby. The Ballroom, The Green Dragon Hotel, Broad St, Hereford, 2.15pm, £9, 01568 797703. Tues 10 October THE TRAHERNE LECTURE ‘Thomas Traherne and Herefordshire’s Religious and Literary Landscape’. Lecture given by Dr Johanna Harris. College Hall, Hereford Cathedral, 7pm, 01432 761588. Wed 11 October BROMYARD & DISTRICT LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY ‘A Look at some of Herefordshire’s more interesting buildings’ a talk by David Vaughan. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, members free, guests £3, all welcome. Thurs 12 October AN EVENING WITH NICHOLAS OWEN Journalist and present with BBC News. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £16, 01432 340555. Thurs 12 October BRECON U3A - ROSEMARY MALING DAY LECTURES ‘Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine’, Professor Alistair Sloan. ‘The Large Hadron Collider, A Marvel of Technology’, Professor Lyn Evans. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 10am-4pm, £8 (non-U3A members), 01874 711484 to reserve tickets or buy on the door subject to availability.

Fri 13 October RADNORSHIRE SOCIETY OPEN EVENING ‘Playing Detective, Investigating Timber-Framed Buildings on the Welsh Borders’. An illustrated talk by Duncan James. New Radnor Community Centre, 8pm, free, 01544 350266. Tues 17 October HAMNISH GARDENING CLUB ‘Late Summer Flowering Perennials’ a talk by Jack Willgoss. Hamnish Village Hall, near Leominster, 7.30pm, £3 visitors welcome. Tues 17 October HEREFORDSHIRE PAST & PRESENT David J Vaughan describes the people and heritage based on his book, ‘The Little Book of Herefordshire’. Garway Village Hall, 7.30pm, all welcome, £4 includes refreshments, www.garwayheritagegroup.co.uk Tues 17 & Sat 28 October GRAEME SWANN’S GREAT BRITISH SPIN OFF Graeme Swann and Henry Blofeld share a barrage of stories from on and off the field. 17 Oct - The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £26, 01432 340555. 28 Oct - Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £16, 01743 281281. Wed 18 October THE SILVER THREAD Silver Filigree and Traditional Arts in Kosovo. An illustrated lecture by Elizabeth Gowing. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 2.15pm, £8 non-members on the door. The Arts Society Teme Valley. Wed 18 October LEOMINSTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY ‘Victorian Portents of Death’. A talk by Dr Helen Frisby. Grange Court, Leominster, 7.30pm, members free, visitors welcome, £3 on the door. Wed 18 October NICK BAKER: BUILDING A NATURALIST The Kindle Centre, Asda Stores, Belmont Rd, Hereford, £12 plus booking fee, www.herefordshirewt.org or 01432 356872. Fri 20 - Sun 22 October A WEEKEND OF WORDS 20 Oct - Manda Scott, ‘Warrior Women’, 2.30pm, £5. Julian Glover, ‘Man of Iron’, 4pm, £10. Gareth Owen ‘Lord Byron’, 6pm, £5. 21 Oct - Tony Walsh, 3pm, £10. Katie Fforde Masterclass, 4.30pm, £10. Andy Hamilton ‘Star Wtiness’, 6pm, £10. Peter Snow & Ann Macmillan, ‘War Stories’, 8pm, £15. 22 Oct - Simon Bolton, ‘Model Railways, Music and the Mind’, 1pm, £5. Karen Argent, ‘the Wonder of Alice in Wonderland’, 2.30pm, £5. The Rev. Kate Bottley, 4pm, £10. Sir Tony Robinson, ‘No Cunning Plan’, 7.30pm, £15. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 01584 878141.

Sat 21 October THE FUTURE OF OUR HILLS - POWYS UPLANDS, POLICY AND BREXIT Brecon and Radnor CPRW is holding a day seminar, open to all, to discuss the future of our uplands, 10am-4pm, the Knighton Hotel, LD7 1BL. Speakers include Professor David Austin, landscape archaeologist; Justin Hanson, Natural Resources Wales; Julian Jones, Radnorshire Wildlife Trust; Sorcha Lewis, farmer; Liz Lewis-Reddy, Pumlumon Project. Small charge includes refreshment and buffet lunch. For further information and to book telephone 01497 821668.

Sat 21 October THE ENDURING APPEAL OF ALICE With Mark Richards, collector and Carroll Scholar. Blue Ginger Gallery, Stifford’s Bridge, Cradley, 6pm, £15 including tea with the Mad Hatter, 01886 880240. Sun 22 October ARLENE PHILLIPS Arlene gossips with Jacquie Storey about a lifetime in dance. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £26, 01743 281281. Sun 22 October MURRAY LACHLAN YOUNG WILD HARE CLUB. A romp into the bizarre facets of fame, fashion, politics and rock ‘n’ roll reverie from playwright, actor, writer and BBC6 Music resident poet extraordinaire. De Koffie Pot, Hereford, 8pm, early bird £10/£12, www.wildhareclub.com Mon 23 October AN EVENING WITH CLARE BALDING The one-off evening, in support of St Michael’s Hospice, will be introduced by BBC’s horse racing correspondent, Cornelius Lysaght. with fellow sports broadcaster Eleanor Oldroyd in conversation with Clare Balding. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £35, 01432 340555. Tues 24 October CUAN WILDLIFE RESCUE: IOLO WILLIAMS Naturalist and broadcaster. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7.30pm, £15, 01952 728911. Wed 25 October SOUTH WEST SHROPSHIRE GARDENING CLUB ‘Don’t Fall Out of Love with Winter’, a talk by Paul Hervey-Brookes. Lydbury North Village Hall, 7.30pm, £5, 01588 680454. Sun 29 October STAGING OPERA Clare Stevens interviews Artistic Directors, Richard Studer and Jonathan Lyness. At the start of Mid Wales Opera’s The Bear tour. Presteigne Assembly Rooms, 3pm, £8 from Courtyard Antiques, The Workhouse and www.wegottickets.com Fri 3 November DOUG SCOTT: A CRAWL DOWN THE OGRE Proceeds from the talk will support reconstruction of Community Action Nepal’s project in Nepal. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7.30pm, £13.50/£12, 01982 552555. Sat 4 November ILLUSTRATING WONDERLAND AND LOOKING-GLASS John Vernon Lord gives an illustrated talk and discussion with an introduction by Mark Richards. Blue Ginger Gallery, Stiffords Bridge, Cradley, 6pm, £15 including drink and tea with the Mad Hatter, 01886 880240.

Workshops & Courses October CREATIVE WRITING CLASSES 11 Oct - 13 Dec - Poetry 1. Oriel Davies Gallery, Newtown, 10.15am-12.30pm. 11 Oct - 13 Dec - Writing Short Stories. Paradise Farm, Slough Rd, Presteigne, 2-4.15pm. 5 Oct - 7 Dec - Developing A Voice in Writing. Wyeside Arts Centre, Builth Wells, 10.30am-12.45pm. 6 Oct - 8 Dec - Words That Run With Wolves 2: Writing for Children aged 9+. Crickhowell Resource & Information Centre, 10.15am-12.30pm. www.aber.ac.uk/en/lifelong-learning

October WEA COURSES AND STUDY DAYS Hereford Branch. 2 Oct - N. American Art of the Native Indians & Afro-Americans. 3 Oct - 17th century European Paintings: Narrative & Domestic. 4 Oct - Life & Poetry of Philip Larkin. 18 Oct & 1 Nov - Turning Memories into Memoirs, 10am-12.30pm, £22. 31 Oct - Development of Standard Gauge Railways in S Wales & the Borders. Short Courses, 10am-12.30pm, £22. 18 Oct & 1 Nov - Turning Memories into Memoirs. Study Days 10am4pm, £22. 23 Nove - Local Geology. 18 Oct - AGM with guest speaker Samantha Craig. Ewyas Harold Branch. 21 Oct - Brahms: The Unromantic Composer, 10.15am4.15pm, £20, 01981 241178. Ledbury Branch. 2 Oct - An Introduction to Ethics, 2-4pm, £45. 16 & 21 Oct Abbeys and Priories of the Welsh Borders, 7.30pm, £30. 7 Oct - Urban Realism and the Natural World, 10.30am4.30pm, £20. 24 Oct - Mordern History Discussion Group, 10.30am-12pm, £15. 10 Oct - Barons, Knights and Peasants, Herefordshire in the Early Middle Ages, 2-4pm, £52.50. 5 Oct - Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy, 2-4pm, £52.50. 01531 634333. Brochures available at Herefordshire Libraries or phone 01531 634460. Tues 10 October DEATH CAFE Run by Mollie Lord. This group encourages tackling the complex ideas that surround death and is not a grief support group. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, mlord10@btinternet.com Thurs 12 & 26 October PHILOSOPHY CAFE An informal group which offers the chance to discuss philosophical issues. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, email philosophycafe@outlook.com Thurs 12 October DISCOVERING DAVID GARRICK Famous 18th century Shakespearean actor. Study his original writings, letters and Hereford Museum collections. Museum Resource & Learning Centre, 58 Friar St, Hereford, 10.30am-1pm, £8, 01432 383383. Fri 20 - Sun 22 October A WEEKEND OF WORDS 21 Oct - Clapperbox. The Fetch Theatre Company presents this unique hands on experience bringing adaptations of your favourite classic movies using puppetry and your imagination, 12.30pm-7pm, free. Secret Doorways with Rooftop Theatre Company, for ages 5-11 years. Interact with classic tales using text, costumes, props, light and sound effects, 1pm, £5. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 01584 878141. Sat 21 October BOOK & VINYL FAIR WITH LIVE MUSIC The Hermon Chapel Arts Centre, Oswestry, 10am-5pm, free, 01691 662196, www.hermonchapel.com

Thurs 2, 16 & 30 November SMALL LATIN AND LESS GREEK English literature and the Classics. Adult eduction course with Martin Thorpe. Ludlow Museum Resource Centre, 7/9 Parkway, 10am-1pm, £45 includes refreshments, 01743 258881. STORY SPACE - Storytelling Workshops and also Creative Writing; Coaching; CPD Training for Educators, and group or individual tuition in Tai Chi Movements for Wellbeing. The next open Storytelling Workshop is on October 21st 2017 at The Fold, near Worcester. For info see www.storyspace.co.uk or email info.storyspace@ gmail.com 2nd & 4th Saturdays WELSH CHATTING GROUP CARAD, East St, Rhayader, 10.15am-11.45am, 01597 810741. Mondays STORY CORNER AT THE COURTYARD For ages 4 years and under. The Courtyard, Hereford, 10.15am-11am, £4 per session, £1 per extra child, 01432 340555. Mondays WRITING FOR THE STAGE The Courtyard, Hereford, 10.30am-12.30pm, 01432 340555. Every Tues READING ROOM The Courtyard, Hereford, 10.30am-12.30pm, £52 per term, 01432 340555. Fourth Tuesday SCIENCE CAFÉ New, informal group discussing scientific topics. The Globe in Hay, 7pm, free, all welcome. Contact sciencecafe@outlook.com First Wednesday of the month POETRY CAFE, Charlton Arms, Ludlow, 7.30pm, 01584 872813. 2nd Wed of each month MID WALES WRITERS GROUP An informal writers’ group for wordsmiths of all kinds. Wyeside Arts Centre, Builth Wells, 7.30pm, £2.50, 01982 552555. Every 3rd Thursday PLAY READING Led by Simon and Paul of Rooftop Theatre. All scripts provided. The Sitting Room, Ludlow, 7.30pm, email paul@rooftoptheatre.co.uk International Poetry Writers’ Collective: Abergavenny 01873 856350 Leominster Writers' Circle, Leominster Community Centre, 01568 610451. Presteigne Writers’ Circle, Radnorshire Arms, Presteigne 3rd Tues, Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm. 01544 260255 Tenbury Writers’ Group 2nd Tues, 7:30pm. The Kings Head, Cross St. 07400 084794. Border Poets 01547 530380.

Sun 22 October YOU’VE WRITTEN A BOOK: NOW WHAT? Whether you’ve written a book, or are planning to write one, this event will provide you with invaluable knowledge. Publishing experts and writers will help you explore the different routes into print. The Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton, 10.30am-4.30pm, £45, 01547 550377. Thurs 26 October POETRY JAM: WORDZ N SOUNDZ Perform your own ‘wordz’ and join our friendly in-house musicians. The Hermon Chapel Arts Centre, Oswestry, 7.30pm, free, 01691 662196, www.hermonchapel.com

grass roots Floods, climate change and Trump’s weapons of mass distraction W

HEN Donald Trump squeaked into the White House with less of the popular vote than Hillary Clinton, I wanted to focus on the policy side of his presidency, especially on what he would do on climate change, the environment, and energy. But there was a rival show in town – in the shape of infighting and chaos within the administration.

Floods in Texas

In late January, just after the inauguration, a so-called “science rebellion” was getting under way. It was to culminate in a march by thousands of boffins in Washington in April, to protest against Trump’s policies on climate and the environment. One spark for the scientists’ revolt against Trump was his deletion, within hours of his arriving in power, of all references to climate change on the White House website. Another factor was the swingeing cuts imposed by Trump on major federal science bodies. The National Institutes of Health were to face an overall budget cut 18%. The Environmental Protection Agency fared even worse. Its funding was to be hacked back by around 30%. And the man Trump appointed to head up the EPA, Scott Pruitt, spoke like a classic climate change denialist. He insisted the role of carbon dioxide in relation to global warming was not clear - a claim that directly contradicted a major report by the National Academy of Sciences. But trying to follow these events wasn’t easy when one kept being side-tracked by the epidemic of resignations and sackings that began within days Trump’s inauguration. First to go, by the end of January, was acting attorney general Sally Yates, who had stymied Trump’s attempt to ban immigration into America from seven nations with Muslim majorities. In early February, a much bigger head rolled. The hatchet-faced Michael Flynn became the shortest serving national security advisor ever, resigning for misleading the Vice President over his phone conversations with the Russian ambassador. Arguably these departures were not arranged with the sole purpose of distracting me from my environmental agenda. But when White House press secretary Sean Spicer got into his stride, it felt as though the Trump team were trying to mess with my head. Sean Spicer had insisted in his first briefing to the media that the rather thin ranks of those who came to see Trump sworn into office were the largest crowd ever to ever to witness an inauguration, a claim instantly disproved by photographic evidence. Then there was Spicer’s view, tossed casually into a media briefing, that Hitler never stooped to the use of chemical weapons. With that breath-taking howler, Spicer brought ridicule on the whole administration.

An even bigger distraction than Spicer was the hilarious portrayal of him on the TV show Saturday Night Live by comedian Melissa McCarthy. Although she is a) a woman and b) a foot or so shorter in height than Spicer, once you had seen her impression of his vindictive and thin-skinned performance, it became hard to get her out of your mind whenever you saw Spicer himself.

When Spicer finally resigned, in late July, it became easier to concentrate on Trump’s policies – such as pulling America out of the Paris climate agreement and reversing important measures taken by Obama to tackle climate change. Obama, in his Clean Power Plan, had blocked coal mining leases on federal land and brought in restrictions on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. He had also frozen the plan for the 1200 mile Keystone XL pipeline, which would take oil from the tar sands of Alberta to refineries in Texas. Oil from the tar sands is highly controversial because of the dire impact of the gigantic open cast mines on the landscape. It also has a much bigger carbon footprint than that of oil from conventional wells. Trump wasted little time in giving the tar sands pipeline a new lease of life. At the same time, he ditched Obama’s Clean Power Plan and opened the way for coal mining to resume on federal land. The administration is also lifting restrictions on the dumping of mining waste and other chemicals into America’s waterways. These rules were introduced as recently as 2015 and would have reduced the flow of toxic metals, such as arsenic and lead, from power stations. The 2015 measures were also aimed at curbing water pollution from fracking operations for oil and gas. And fracking companies would have been forced to disclose details of the harmful chemicals used in their operations. A coalition of environmental groups has launched a court action challenging the rollback of Obama’s environmental measures. One of the groups, the Sierra Club, said that in the case of mining and power station waste, the drinking water of millions of Americans was at stake. It said it would not stand idly by “as the Trump administration tries to steer America back to an era where…polluters dumped their waste into our water with impunity.” But, in mid-August, Trump was still engaged in undoing Obama era environmental measures. He reversed a flood protection mandate meant to ensure that all new federal buildings, roads and hospital projects must take climate change into account. In some areas this would have meant putting them on higher ground or further away from flooding threats. Within days of these defensive measures being junked, a large area of Texas was inundated as Hurricane Harvey struck.

Keeping track of the struggle between Trump and the sensible use of science hasn’t been easy when he and his team are so adept at fogging our minds. The president has proved highly skilled at deploying his so-called “weapons of mass distraction.” Although this pun was first used by a New York congressman in 2004, it might have been coined for Trump. High on the list of distractions have been Reince Priebus, Anthony Scaramucci, Steve Bannon and several other top White House players who have been made to fall on their swords. It would be easy to write off Trump and his motley crew as buffoons who are no more effective than the Keystone Cops. But while it may be tempting to see them as a comedy act and become mesmerised by their antics, we may well find they have done massive damage to their country, as well as the planet, long before Trump’s first term is out. Julian O’Halloran

Green Events

Thurs 5 October GREENPEACE & THE GLOBE Informal meeting of local activists and supporters. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7.30pm, 01497 821762. Sat 7 October WOODLAND FAIR Talks, walks, demos, art exhibition, woodland crafts, bees, horse logging, clog making, tree ID, forest foraging, face painting, storytelling and much more. Chapel Lawn Village Hall, 10am-4.30pm, £4 in advance or £4.50 on the gate, 5 - 15 year olds £2, under 5s free, 01547 530347, www.rvcbs.wordpress.com Mon 9 October POWER TO CHANGE THE ENERGY REBELLION Followed by panel discussion, ‘Power to change Herefordshire’. The Courtyard, 8pm, www.herefordshirenewleaf.org.uk Fri 13 - Mon 16 October H.ENERGY SUSTAINABILITY FESTIVAL New Leaf and Hereford Green Network present h. Energy. Whether it’s the energy we use at home or work, our personal energy to be creative, capturing clean, renewable energy, energy to get ourselves moving, the energy to get on track for a sustainable future – h.Energy has it covered, come to our films, land art digital and moving image art installations, talks, demonstrations, performances and music from 13th-16th October at the Courtyard, Old Market, Queenswood, De Koffie Pot/Left Bank in Hereford. For more information visit www.h-energy.org.uk Sat 14 & Sun 15 October OUT OF NATURE - WINDS OF CHANGE WEEKEND A group of Herefordshire wood-craftspeople are gathering to celebrate this blossoming of their line of work. Presenters will be Glenn Morris, Jackie Morris, Tamsin Abbott and Archie Miles. Panelists feature Matt Larsen-Daw, Katie Eastaugh, Rob Penn, Mike Abbott and Toby Allen. Demonstrators: Gudrun Leitz - have-a-go pole lathe turning, Mike Abbot - chair-making; Owen Thomas turning bowls on a pole-lathe; Lewis Goldwater - carving spoons; Jeremy Atkinson - making clogs; Morgan Brothers - tent peg makers; Say It With Wood - cleaving chestnut. Newport House, Almeley, 01531 640005, www.goingwiththe grain.org/the-wind-of-change Sat 14 & Sun 15 October BIG APPLE HARVESTIME Celebrating apples, orchards and cider - nine venues in and around Much Marcle. www.bigapple.org.uk

Sat 14 October ROUTE MAP TO A LOW CARBON FUTURE.. WHAT SHALL WE DO ABOUT TRANSPORT? Powys Transition and Low Carbon Community network’s 2017 conference/gathering wil be on the subject of transport. A packed day with speakers, workshops, electric cars, bikes, car sharing clubs, displays and more. Lunch and refreshments included in the price, £10, £5 unwaged. Clyro Court, near Hay-on-Wye, please book https://tinyurl. com/transportptlcc or contact admin@powystransition.org. uk for more details. Wed 18 Oct POWYS MOORLAND PARTNERSHIP: TALK ON THE WILDSIDE The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762. Sat 21 October AUTUMN APPLE DAY Get crafty with apples and join cookery demonstrations. Clunton Scrumpers apple press demonstration and bring your own apples. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, 01588 676060. October LANDRINDOD TRANSITION 14 Oct - Repair Cafe, CELF, Tremont Rd, Llandrindod Wells, 2-5pm. 24 Oct - monthly meeting at Herb Garden Cafe, 7-9pm. www.transitionllandrindod.org.uk Donations welcome. October HEREFORDSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST 1 Oct - Wildlife Watch Club: Autumn Antics, Queenswood Country Park, 12.30-2.30pm, £2 per child. 5 Oct - Fungi in Herefordshire, a talk by Jo Weightman. Hopelands, Weobley VH, 7.30pm, £3 non-members. 5 Oct - A Sortie in Spain and Portugal, a talk by Phil Mugridge. Christchurch Hall, Ross on Wye, 7.30pm, £3 non-members. 7 Oct - UK Fungus Day, Queenswood Country Park, near Leominster, 10am-3.30pm, free, drop in. 12 Oct - Wildlife Recording Workshop, Queenswood Country Park, near Leominster, 6.30pm, free, please book. 14 Oct - New Leaf 5K Run in support of Hope Spring, 10am, Queenswood Country Park, near Leominster, £12.14 & 15 Oct - h-Energy participatory walks, led by Celia Johnson. Queenswood Country Park, near Leominster, 11.30am-1.15pm & 2.30-4pm, free. 18 Oct - Celebrity talk by Nick Baker: Building a Naturalist. The Kindle Centre, Asda Stores, Belmont, Hereford, 5.45pm, £12 plus booking fee, please book. 20 Oct Things that go Bump in the Night, WildPlay team for ages 5-8 years, Queenswood Country Park, near Leominster, 4.45pm, £3. 21 Oct - Guided Bird Walk around Bodenham Lake, 9am, free. 21 Oct - Small Mammal ID and Fungus Foray Walk. The Parks, Ewyas Harold, 11am-1pm, free. 24 Oct - Adventure Club, Autumn Antics for ages 7+, Queenswood Country Park, near Leominster, 9am-4pm £24, or 10am-3pm £15 plus booking fee. 25 Oct - WildPlay, Get Crafty and Play, Queenswood Country Park, near Leominster, 1.30-3.30pm, £2 per child. 26 Oct - Small Mammals, a talk by Simon Poulton. Aymestrey VH, 7.30pm, £1.50 non-members. 31 Oct - Tales of the Arctic, a talk by Glenn Morris. Kington Primary School, 7.30pm, £3 non-members, please book. Full details 01432 356872. Sat 21 October THE FUTURE OF OUR HILLS - POWYS UPLANDS, POLICY AND BREXIT Brecon and Radnor CPRW is holding a day seminar, open to all, to discuss the future of our uplands, 10am-4pm at the Knighton Hotel, LD7 1BL. Speakers include Professor David Austin, landscape archaeologist; Justin Hanson, Natural Resources Wales; Julian Jones, Radnorshire Wildlife Trust; Sorcha Lewis, farmer; Liz Lewis-Reddy, Pumlumon Project. Small charge includes refreshment and buffet lunch. For info and to book, 01497 821668. Wed 1 November THE KITCHEN GARDEN TODAY With Roger Umpleby. Escleyside Gardening Club, Escleyside Hall, 7.30pm, £4, 01981 550882.

complementary therapies Disclaimer. We would like to emphasise that these listings relate to COMPLEMENTARY medicine practitioners. Broad Sheep does not endorse any of the practitioners or healing methods listed. We provide no recommendation and take no responsibility for their content. ACUPUNCTURE & HOLISTIC THERAPY with Joanna Bruce RGN. Over 30 years experience treating chronic pain, allergies & longterm health conditions. Cosmetic acupuncture also available. Sessions available at Leominster Osteopaths & in Kingsland. Registered & insured with BAcC & NMC. Tel: 01568 709142 or text 07984 460969. ACUPUNCTURE. Sandy Sandaver Lic Ac MBAcC. I practice an integrated style of acupuncture using 5 element and TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) and am a member of the British Acupuncture Council. I also carry out home visits. Hay Acupuncture Clinic, Rose Cottage, Cusop Dingle, Hay-On-Wye 01497 821625/07980 596218 sandysandaver@onetel.com or www.hayacupunctureclinic.co.uk ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE in Leominster HR6 8QJ. Individual lessons with Janet Jameson MSTAT. 01568 613467. ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE in Hereford. Individual lessons and small groups with Ann Rowan MSTAT. BA. ARCM, 01432 279536. ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE IN HAY-ON-WYE. Philippa Morrell BA, Member of the Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique. Please visit my website for more information about me and the Alexander Technique, www.philippamorrell. co.uk. To make an appointment contact me online at philippa@philippamorrell.co.uk, or ring 01497 821355. ALLERGY &/OR FOOD INTOLERANCES? Find out the complete picture by having a blood test to help you make the best choices for your health. Enquiries: 01568 709142.

BACH FLOWER THERAPY AND REIKI Jane McDonnell, Registered practitioner. Bach Flower remedies are safe, gentle and effective at helping to relieve anxiety, stress, restore balance and well being. Reiki is a handson healing technique for stress/pain reduction and relaxation which also promotes healing. To discuss your needs or make an appointment please phone 07866495654 or email mcdonnell. jane@virgin.net 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 CHARTERED CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST & REGISTERED PSYCHODYNAMIC PSYCHOTHERAPIST With over 20 years professional NHS experience. Help with difficulties including: depression, anxiety, OCD, panic, eating disorders, trauma, sexual abuse, self-esteem, work stress, adjusting to change, losses or disability, parenting problems, health related fears, personality issues, self-harm, bi-polar, relationship difficulties and more, please ask. I also offer supervision to mental health professionals. I am highly trained and experienced in using evidence–based psychotherapies to relieve distress and help you achieve your life goals. I now offer sessions in Ludlow and Leintwardine. 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. CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHOTHERAPY Specialist in treating & assessing children & young people with mental health or behavioural issues or dealing with distressing situations. I also offer support to parents, carers and adopters (providing them with a space to think separately about their children) or work with parents/carers and children together. I am also able to help mothers and babies with attachment issues. I can provide supervision to other therapists, consultations and training to professionals. I can provide services at the Family Place in Hay-on-Wye and Hereford, I can provide services throughout the area. ACP accredited. Valérie Mortin BSc. 07961 885646 or Email: vivalavie@yahoo.com COGNITIVE BEHAVIOUR THERAPY (CBT), COUNSELLING AND COUPLE COUNSELLING Hello! CBT can work well for depression, anxiety, panic, OCD, anger, phobias, self-harm, eating disorders, low self-esteem and more. I also offer counselling for most issues, including sexuality, bereavement and past sexual abuse. Couple counselling is available and counselling for those who have problems concerning self-esteem, relationships or lack of them. Contact Gail Venables MBACP (Accred) on 01544 350384 or www. cbtgail.co.uk for sessions in Leominster and New Radnor COUNSELLING IN LUDLOW area. Talk in complete confidence, with warmth and without judgement, with Julia Walling BA(Hons), PGCE, Dip.EH.P.NLP (BHR), MAC. In private practice for 25 years, I am trained in a wide variety of therapies and combine them to meet your needs. Clients consistently report improvements in wellbeing within a few sessions. Panic/anxiety specialist. Short and long term for individuals, couples and families. 01584 874636 07796 596451 julia.walling@btinternet.com and www.juliawalling.co.uk

COUNSELLING & MINDFULNESS COACHING with Matthew Ward MBACP, Accredited Mindfulness Trainer. I provide a safe and confidential counselling service to explore the challenges that life can bring such as loss and anxiety. I also offer individual mindfulness coaching and run regular courses locally. 01568 708836 or 07982 466224 marchesmindfulness.co.uk CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY with Jess Pailthorpe RCST. Safe, effective, light-touch treatments to help you heal & repair. Muscle/joint problems, stress, anxiety, fatigue, trauma….Clinics in Leominster Osteopaths and Kingsland. Phone for more info: 07981 866 667 / www.touchtreetherapy.co.uk DRUM MANTRA MEDITATE Lead by Roise (roe-sha) On the first Thursday of the month 9.50am - 11am. £8 It’s fun, it energises the body and calms the mind. Phone 07511 621 856. At S.E.N.S.E. in Tenbury Wells EMOTIONAL THERAPY: Anne Cummings MFETC (Adv Dip) offers this safe, effective therapy to help adults and children heal their spiritual wounds and fulfil their personal potential. If you have difficulty relating to others, or have troublesome emotions call Anne on 01547 530977. Specialist knowledge and experience of working with sufferers of panic attacks, anger, stress, bullying, low self-esteem, bereavement/ loss, anxiety and attachment issues. Centres in Powys/south Shropshire. See also www.thewritetofeel.com for forthcoming workshops and talks. HEALING in Bishops Castle. Soul Healing can help you create Positive Change by removing energy blockages which may be causing physical, emotional or spiritual difficulties. Contact Philomena Houlihan-Wood B.A. (Dublin), Cert. E.S.H., Dip. Counselling (Wales). Tel: 01588 638242. Email: philomena@soul-healing.net. Web: www.soul-healing.net HEREFORD HOMEOPATH Juliet Ablett RHom, MARH, MNCHM. Experienced practitioner works with you as an individual, listening without judgement; working with whatever symptoms or issues you have. Natural, effective treatment suitable for all ages. I am very happy to chat with you on the phone about what treatment you are looking for before you commit to an appointment. Weekly clinics at Hereford Centre for Natural Health and Monmouth Natural Health Centre. Juliet Ablett www.julietablett.co.uk julietablett@rocketmail.com 01981 241456 HOMOEOPATHY Sandy Underhill RSHom. Homoeopathy is a system of medicine which involves treating the individual with highly diluted substances, given mainly in tablet form, with the aim of triggering the body’s natural system of healing. Based on their individual symptoms, the homeopath will match the most appropriate medicine to each patient. Clinics in Llandrindod Wells, Kington and Presteigne. 01597 851021.

KAY FLETCHER COUNSELLING, BAHons, FdSc Counselling, Reg. MBACP. As a Person-Centred Counsellor, I offer confidential counselling to children from my private practice in Leintwardine, or in schools locally, and also to adults and couples. I am trained to offer a range of holistic therapies including Life Coaching, Energy Healing and Hypnotherapy, which can help with stress, relaxation and decision making processes. For a friendly chat about how I may be able to help you, or to book an appointment, please contact me on 01547 540899, email kay@kayfletchercounselling.co.uk or visit www.kayfletchercounselling.co.uk LEOMINSTER NATURAL HEALTH CENTRE: Qualified therapists offer acupuncture, structural re-alignment, medical herbal medicine, remedial and holistic massage, reflexology, aromatherapy, reiki, psychotherapy, cognitive behaviour and couple counselling, hypnotherapy, health kinesiology, nutrition at the Leominster Natural Health Centre, Community Centre, Leominster, 01568 616411, www.leominstercommunitycentre. com. MASSAGE THERAPY Injuries, stress, relaxation. Claire Williams I.T.E.C. / N.I.M. 01544 267172. Clinics in Presteigne, Ludlow and Hereford. MASSAGE THERAPY WITH MARIAN HARDIMAN (MTI, CNHC, MLDUK). Remedial, Sports, Holistic, Indian Head Massage. Organic Facial and Manual Lymph Drainage. Clinics in Presteigne (The Retreat) and Llandrindod Wells (Rock Park) or at your workplace or event. Contact: marian@ silvanmassage.com, www.silvanmassage.com, 07816 981454. 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

YOGA IN PRESTEIGNE New location

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

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PRESTEIGNE NATURAL HEALTH CENTRE Offers a wide range of Natural therapies including: Osteopathy, Chiropody, Acupuncture, Remedial & Swedish massage, Reiki, Homeopathy, Emmett Technique, Kinesiology, Reflexology, Bowen Technique, Counselling, Cranio Sacral Therapy. Visit our website www.presteignenhc.com or facebook page. To make an appointment, 01544 267532, email pnhc2014@gmail. com REFLEXOLOGY &/OR MASSAGE Combination treatments available. Reflexology helps to identify and restore energy to imbalances and health issues helping the body to heal itself, helps regulate sleep and eating habits. - Jo Davies ITEC 01544 267100 or 07876796885. Clinic in Presteigne, home visits considered. RELAXING, RESTORATIVE MASSAGE in Mid Wales and beyond for stress, anxiety, illness or bereavement with Kirsten Hubmann (MTI) qualified Holistic Massage Therapist at The Retreat, The Workhouse, Presteigne Industrial Estate, LD8 2UF. Contact 07860 156615, khubmann@hotmail.com for enquiries or to book a treatment. RELAX & RECHARGE MINDFULNESS MEDITATION Are you a caring person who has an overwhelming need to help others but you are fed up of feeling overwhelmed, stressed and tired all the time and like you’re running on empty but can’t stop? Afraid of BURN OUT because you have nothing in reserve anymore and powerless to change anything? Then you are invited to come along to weekly meetings where I will be your guide: Tuesdays from 7pm to 8pm £10; And/ or monthly, Second Monday each month 10am to 1pm, £30. You will then: understand why Self Care is a necessity, not a luxury; find yourself surrounded by people just like you who also care deeply and need to take better care of themselves first and together you’ll feel more supported, increase your energy, inner peace and well-being and feel more like yourself again and give yourself permission to relax, recharge and reflect. Sound good? Contact me: 01568 709194/07792 256 451 or email: karenrobinson67@live.co.uk. www.karen-robinson.com SMALL GROUP PILATES LESSONS with Body Control Pilates teacher Jane Prady. For posture, stability, flexibility and relaxation. Classes available in Presteigne, Bartestree, Burghill & Bransford. All equipment provided. Private lessons can also be arranged. Booking essential as spaces are limited. Please email for more information info@janeprady.com or visit www.janepradypilates.com. SOUND BATH WITH ROISE (roe-sha) On the third Tuesday of the month 7 - 9 pm. Roise plays gentle sounds for groups for healing and relaxation. £12, or £10 with a friend. Roise also offers individual treatments. Phone 07511 621 856. At S.E.N.S.E. in Tenbury Wells. SPIRITUAL HEALER Naturally gifted in releasing emotional grief in present and past lives. 26 years professional experience with physical and mental health. Private healing sessions and talks given. Gillian Williamson, MNFSH. Field House, Kinnerton. 01547 560874. 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.

Workshops

Sat 7 October EMPOWER YOURSELF - WORKSHOPS FOR WOMEN Increasing your confidence is essential if you want to get the most out of life. In this 3-hour workshop you’ll learn a number of useful techniques that you can apply to enhance your relationship with yourself and others. Led by Jess Baker. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 10am, £30 per workshop, 01584 878141. Starting October INTRODUCTION TO ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE This course (small group) will provide you with awareness & understanding. Enquiries & booking (also future dates/times to suit you?) - contact Hilary Foxwell 01564 819010. Fri 6 - Sun 8 October YOGA FOR JOYFUL LIVING With Jackie Jones. A weekend retreat to dive more deeply into the ancient and transformative practices of yoga. Hill Cottage Retreats, Rhos-y-Meirch, Knighton, 01547 520044, info@hillcottageretreats.co.uk

Fri 6, 27 October & 1 December SILENCE AND STILLNESS Find your inner calm and power from practising silence and stillness. The Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton, 11am-12pm, payment by donation, 01547 550377. Wed 18 October STIMULATE YOUR GREY CELLS An afternoon of fun, games and learn about some of the reasons why certain everyday or unusual excercises and activities are of great value for your mental fitness. Breinton Village Hall, 2.30-5pm, £5, 01432 269648.

Thurs 19 October ECO SPIRIT CAFE The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, 01497 821762. Sat 28 October MEDITATION For beginners and experienced meditators. The Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton, 11.30am-1pm, payment by donation, 01547 550377.

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

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

EVENTS IN THE YURT BUILTH ROAD, 17 RAILWAY TERRACE, LD2 3RH Drum and Song Circle 1st Friday of the month 7.30-9.30pm Bring drums, rattles, songs, no experience necessary. Shamanic Exploration 3rd Wednesday of the month, 7.30-9.30pm journeying for guidance, wisdom and healing for self and others. Our groups are held in sacred space. Cost is £10, £8, £6 depending on income. For further info clivephilippa@ hotmail.com 01982 442535 / 07905 743272. Mondays & Wednesdays PILATES Pilates-Based Back Care Mon 10.30am & Wed 5.45pm. Pilates-Based Body Conditioning - Mon 11.45am & Wed 7pm. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 01874 625992. Mondays YOGA With Lisa Arundale, 5.15-6.15pm. CARAD, East St, Rhayader, 01686 413608.

Wednesdays KUNDALINI YOGA AND MEDITATION CLASSES 9.30-11am, The Everest Hall, Llanfairwaterdine. £7 a class. Everyone welcome. Suitable for beginners. Please bring water, blanket, cushion and yoga mat if you have one. Contact Kirsten for enquiries, 07860156615 / khubmann@hotmail.com