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This Is The End My Friend SCENARIO 1 It’s the annual shareholder’s meeting but so many outraged people have decided to turn up, they have had to move from the back room of the Dog & Duck to the Town Hall. Outside the Town Hall an angry mob of people with placards have assembled. The placards all say the same thing. PETE OUT! PETE OUT! The Broad Sheep readers are in no mood for compromise. Once the meeting gets underway the litany of accusations does not make pleasant reading. Millions of dollars squirrelled away in offshore bank accounts. A private jet always on hand at Shobdon Airfield just in case Pete decides on a whim to go for a drink in Bromyard (or some other far flung outpost of the Broad Sheep empire). Broad Sheep contributors imprisoned in a caravan site in Llandod and only allowed out once a month to write their column and go to the chippy. Afternoons spent lounging around at some Leominster golf club buying drinks for all and sundry. Not to mention the infamous and entirely unecessary gold plated Mercedes van with matching platinum-plated electric bike for deliveries. The outcome is a fait accompli, the shame-faced editor is sent off to live in the Cayman Islands with only his second largest yacht and a suitcase of bullion to keep him company. Good riddance to bad rubbish. SCENARIO 2 It was a cold drizzly day in August when the door of the Broad Sheep office slammed open and in strolled the boss, the capo and the consigliere of the Presteigne Cosa Nostra. The heavily set capo lost no time laying his cards on the table. “This is no two-bit shakedown but we is thinking that your esteemed rag should conjoin with our waste management business. We don’t want to be hitting the mattress, but since you are not a wise guy we figured you could juice us up as an associate. The books are open so forget about it!” “How do you mean, forget about it?” stammered the cringing Broad Sheep editor. “Well”, explained the capo, “forget about it, is like if you agree with someone, like ‘Racquel Welch is one great piece of ass, forget about it’. But then if you disagree, like ‘a Lincoln is better than a Cadillac?’ Forget about it. You know?” But then, it’s also like if something’s the greatest thing in the world, like, ‘Minchia! Those peppers in red wine sauce, forget about it!’ But it’s also like saying ‘Go To Hell!’ Like you know, like ‘Hey Ratso, you got a one-inch pecker?’ And Ratso says ‘forget about it!’ and sometimes it just means well ‘Forget about it’. So you, mister editor man ‘Forget about it’. Capeesh?

THE ACTUAL STORY I walk into the office and tell Clare “I’ve done 25 years of Broad Sheep. I need a Clare Edwards change. I’m thinking of selling it.” Clare says “Okay, I’ll take it on”. End of story! The Lodge, Westhide, So this is my last issue and thank God it’s Clare who’s taking over. She’s alHereford, HR1 3RQ ready been running it pretty much single-handed for the last ten years anyway and she’s about 3000 times more together and efficient than I am so that’s only Tel: 01432 850444 Email: info@broadsheep.com good for the magazine. You, dear reader probably won’t notice any difference. I shall still write bits for it, but I won’t be doing the deliveries anymore, that’s Website: www.broadsheep.com probably going to be Clare’s fella Martyn’s job. He is an extremely friendly guy but he does like a bit of a natter, so it could be late November before you see the September issue if he stops for a chat with everyone in Hereford! The few people I’ve told about this change have immediately asked “what are you going to do instead?” having correctly spotted that I am unqualified for any role in the real world. I am therefore compiling a list of the exciting new possibilities that are opening up for me. 1. Turn ‘Pete’s Pannacottas’ into a world-wide mega-brand by inventing a new irresistable flavoured wobbly desert. ‘Salted-Caramel & Brussel Sprouts’ anyone? 2. Discover cheap, easy to find alternative to Lithium for electric bike batteries. Possibly all the metal from scrapped VW diesel engines. 3. Write a hit song for Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran to sing as a duet. 4. Sit around doing bugger all except looking at maps and planning long and unlikely bike rides. I think option 4. sounds the most promising. Cover pic: Laura Cortes & The Dance Cards; Velvet Violin, Assembly Rooms, Presteigne - 1 Oct

small ads EXPERIENCED LOCAL 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. PRESTEIGNE POP CHOIR Every Thursday. Contact John Hymas for details: 07969 440183, john@johnhymas.com SPANISH CLASSES IN HAY ON WYE From 13th September. New Beginners class. Also Spanish classes on Mon and Wed. 10am-11.30am for Advance beginners. Private tuition GCSE and A level. Call for more info Mely 07837 160505. hvnoriega.hn@gmail.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

LEARN TO JIVE IN MID WALES. Mondays - Castle Hotel Llandovery. Beginners & Intermediate classes. Wednesdays – Newbridge on Wye Community Centre (Adjacent to the School). Classes start 7.30 £5pp. Some Sundays - Swing’n’Jive at Elan Hotel, Rhayader. See main ad in dance section for more info, or visit. www.jive.wales or facebook - Mid Wales Jive 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 SMALL BUSINESS CLINIC: Check our website at www.smallbusinessclinic.co.uk for MailChimp and Google Analytics workshops. Call 07825 987114 for more information. MANTON CUSTOMS Shropshire based luthier. Handmade electric instruments and guitar repair services. info@mantoncustoms.co.uk 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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Now Everyone is Digging Holes S EVERAL years ago there was an epidemic of subterranean constructions in the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea. Millions of cubic metres of soil were excavated from beneath some of the borough’s most opulent houses in order to accommodate underground car parks, swimming pools and cinemas. The craze briefly spread to the London Borough of Camden, though when one sheikh wanted to buy a complete Nash terrace in Regents Park and start burrowing downwards, planners said enough was enough.

Not so in the world of culture. Short-listed for this November’s RIBA Stirling Prize for Architecture is Richard Rogers’ £135-million World Conservation Centre for the British Museum, which includes a huge underground exhibition hall. Externally, the complex’s steel and glass facades bear RR’s machine-age imprimatur – a far cry from Norman Foster’s glazed dome within. Over in the Royal Borough, the Victoria & Albert Museum has recently unveiled its £55-million Exhibition Road Quarter, designed by Amanada Levete’s AL_A practice: a rich melange of the styles, colours and quirky details we have come to expect from the former partner (with the late Jan Kaplicky) of Future Systems. As well as being the youngest-ever female winner of the RIBA Stirling Prize (for the 1999 Lords Media Centre), Levete has been chalking up some notable achievements, including Lisbon’s Museum of Art, Architecture & Technology (MAAT), which opened last October and is one of the finalists in this year’s World Festival of Architecture in Berlin. Founded by Prince Albert in 1857, the Victoria & Albert Museum is the world’s largest museum dedicated to the decorative arts, a depository for more than 4 million items. Space is of the essence and though it has long run an ambitious programme of art- and fashion-related blockbuster shows, it

desperately needed a big gallery space. But where to put it? Underground was AL_A’s competitionwinning solution. The wester nmost edge of the site was earmarked for the huge excavation programme, which took six years to complete. The area was once known as Boiler House Yard and in the 1980s provided a temporary home for the fledgling Design Museum, before its move to Docklands. That ‘yard’ has now been transformed into the Sackler Courtyard, providing a new public entrance to the museum from Exhibition Road. It is tiled with over 11,000 white porcelain tiles, making it a dazzling experience on a sunny day. It is approached through what was once a solid stone Screen (the Aston Webb Screen of 1909), now ‘punctured’ by no less than 11 gated arched

entrances, making it a colonnade. In the topmost corner of the courtyard is a nameless café (way too small, with a seating capacity of only 50, so expect to queue for your latte), whose origami-like ‘folded’ roof profile may be a subtle tribute to Amanda Levete’s close friend, the late Zaha Hadid.

extension, nicknamed The Spiral. The scheme was abandoned in 2004 due to difficulties in attracting funding. After experiencing the new complex’s rich palette of materials and colours, many of the V&A’s visitors this summer will be thanking their lucky stars that Libeskind’s Spiral never happened.

Fifteen metres beneath the courtyard is a huge exhibition hall – the Sainsbury Gallery – providing 11,000sq m of column-free display space (identical in size to the BM’s new Bloomsbury space) for major crowd-pullers like the Balenciaga, Bowie, McQueen, and Pink Floyd shows. High up in the gallery’s ceiling area, a series of rooflights - reminiscent of Concorde exhaust ducts - connect with an oculus set in the corner of the courtyard above. Within the existing fabric of the V&A building, fanning out from the Blavatnik Hall, are a shop, cloakrooms and the Sackler Centre for arts education.

The opening exhibition in the V&A’s new Sainsbury Gallery will be Opera: Passion, Power and Politics (30 September 2017 – 25 February 2018). Nick Jones Picture caption Bird’s eye view from Exhibition Road looking east through the remodelled Aston Webb screen into the porcelain-tiled Sackler courtyard, with the V&A’s new origami-roofed café (left). Image: Hufton+Crow.

On the staircase descent to the Sainsbury Gallery, the architects have chosen to highlight, with scarlet-painted steel columns and beams, the structural engineering achievement of supporting the dead weight of 800 tonnes of the Grade I-listed museum’s west façade. The engineering aspect of the project (by Arups) is as impressive as the same firm’s subterranean sections of the re-modelled Westminster tube station, alongside and beneath Portcullis House. Back in 1996, Polish enfant terrible Daniel Libeskind proposed a monstrous cube-like deconstructivist

art h.Art - Herefordshire Art Week 9 - 17 September Free access to 150 artists and designer makers in studios, galleries and group exhibtions. FREE guides with pull-out maps can be picked up from tourist outlets. Or download from www.h-art.org.uk POWYS Sidney Nolan Trust, The Rodd, Presteigne 01544 260149 www.sidneynolantrust.org 9 - 17, 21 - 23 & 28 - 30 Sept KATE BRIGHT, JOANNA BRINTON & ELPIDA HADZI-VASILEVA, three artists shortlisted for a 2018 residency at the Bundanon Trust, Australia. 9 - 17 Sept h.Art Graduate Residency. Artists include HALINA DOMINSKA, SANDRA LANE, ASH ROBERTS & LOTTE SCOTT. 9 - 17, 21 - 23, 28 - 30 Sept Sidney Nolan’s Studio. A unique insight into his creative world. 10am-5pm. St Michael’s Church, Discoed, LD8 2NW 01547 560813 9 - 17 Sept LOIS HOPWOOD, SHELAGH POPHAM, JULIENNE BRAHAM, PETER HORROCKS, THELMA AYRE, PETER BISHOP, TONY HALL, ALISON MacGREGOR GRIMLEY, SIMON DORRELL, JASON BRAHAM, CORINNA KENYONWADE, TAMSIN ABBOTT. 11am-5pm. CARAD, East St, Rhayader, LD6 5ER 01597 810561 Until 9 Sept ‘Stuffed, Pickled and Pinned’ 50 exhibits donated from museums across Wales. 16 Sept - 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 Sept Exhibition of local artists and makers. Open Wed-Sat 10am-5pm. Courtyard Antiques, High St, Presteigne, 01544 267033 Sept 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 Until 25 Sept JANET LEWIS JONES - 2D and 3D works that combine figuaration and abstraction. Wed-Sun 9.30am-5pm.

Old School Gallery, Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton 01547 550377 Sept Ultramarine’. ROBERT CUNNING - paintings. Fri - Sun 11am-4.30pm. Every day h.Art week, 9 - 17 Sept. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne 01544 260777 2 Sept Presteigne Artists and Makers. Open 10am-3pm. Knighton Fine Art, 2 Broad Street, Knighton 01547 528052 Sept ‘New Additions’ C20th work by EDWARD BAWDEN, JOHN HALL THORPE, MARY POTTER, IOLA SPAFFORD & ROLAND PITCHFORTH. C21st paintings by JULIENNE BRAHAM, JOHN ROGER BRADLEY, SUSIE CAWLEY, DOROTHY CHARLESWORTH, SIMON DORRELL & SARA PHILPOTT Open Wed-Fri : 10am-5pm, Sat:10am-1pm. Also Mon 11 and Tues 12 (H-Art) : 2pm-5pm The Hay Makers, St John’s Place, Hay-on-Wye HR3 5BN 01497 820556 www.haymakers.co.uk Until 16 Sept Summer Exhibition. DENISE BROWN, ANDREW PENTLAND & JENNIFER HALL ceramics. JULIA MANNING - prints. CATHY NEWELL PRICE & AMANDA RAY - Jewellery. 17 Sept - 18 Nov CARYS DAVIES & DEBORAH BAYNES - ceramics. SALLY AYLING AND LUCY JADE SYLVESTER - jewellery. CLAUDIA PETLEY & PAUL SHEPHERD - metal sculpture. 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 Sept New exhibition and includes a wide range of new works by DAVID BELLAMY - watercolours and PARESH MRSHINGA - abstracts. A large selection of prints and originals available on display in the gallery. Open Mon-Sat 10am - 5.30pm, Sun 11am - 4pm. Newtown Textile Museum, 5-7 Commercial St, Newtown SY16 2BL 01686 622024 Sept 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 Until 28 Sept ‘Invisable Light’. HAZEL GWATKIN - photographs. Tues & Wed 12.30-9pm, Thurs-Sun 2-pm, closed Mon. Museum of Modern Art, Machynlleth 01654 703355 Until 16 Sept ‘Still Life’ MARGARET FOREMAN. Until 16 Sept ‘An Ostentation of Peacocks’. MARTIN CHEEK. Mon-Sat 10am-4pm. Erwood Station Gallery, Llandeilo Graban, Builth Wells, LD2 3SJ 01982 560674 Sept 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. Andrew Lamont Gallery, Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, Canal Wharf, Brecon 01874 611622 8 - 25 Sept ‘Promart 2017’. Brecon Town Band in partnership with Theatr Brycheiniog and the Lumen Prize for Digital Art celebrate the artistic talents of Powys’s young people. Open theatre times. Minerva Arts Centre, Llanidloes 01686 413467 Until 16 Sept Minerval Quilts 17. ‘Timelines - A Line In Time’. The Quilt Association Summer Show, BOBBY BRITNELL & RUTH SINGER. 14 - 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. The Workhouse Studio, Presteigne Industrial Estate 01544 267864 9 - 17 Sept SARA BAMFORD sculpture. Part of h.Art. Plus rare antique carpets and kilims. Cafe. Tues-Sat 10am-4pm. Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws 01686 688369 Until 3 Sept ‘Borders’. Open exhibition. 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.

Emily Nicholls, Greenstage Gallery, The Hop Pocket, Bishopâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Frome Maggie Smith, Lingen Nursery

Sue Brown, Lion Gallery, Leominster

Janine White, Apple Store Gallery, Hereford

Sue Campion, Twenty Twenty Gallery, Ludlow

Jenni Stuart-Anderson, Ardvaark Books, Brampton Bryan

Lion Street Gallery, 6 Lion St, Hay-on-Wye, HR3 5AA 01497 822900 Sept Summer 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 of trees from Powys, Herefordshire and Shropshire, laser etched and engraved into various woods. 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 9 Sept Summer exhibition. CAROLYN BLAKE, FLORENCE BOYD, CHRISTOPHER HALL, TOOSE MORTON, TANIA MOSSE, MAUREEN RICHARDSON, GEORGINA URSELL, TESSA WAITE. 21 Sept - 14 Oct ANTHEA & PETER STILWELL. Open Thurs - Sat 10am-5pm or by appointment. Oriel Davies Gallery, Newtown 01686 625041 Until 20 Sept ‘Twelve Tall Tales’. A Crafts Council touring exhibition. Until 20 Sept ‘In Guise of the Rock’. AJ STOCKWELL. 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. Court Cupboard Gallery, New Court Farm Llantillo Petholey, Abergavenny, NP7 8AU 01873 852011 Until 14 Sept ALISTER CLIFFORD paintings, LYNN WALTERS - metal sculpture. 15 Sept - 16 Nov PENNY TURNBULL - textiles. ALAN PERRY - blacksmith. 10.30am-5pm. HEREFORDSHIRE Gallery 54, 54 High St, Ross-on-Wye 01989 567917 Sept New work by JO JENKINS & PIERRE WILLIAMS plus usual gallery artists. Thurs-Sat 10am-4pm. St Mary Magdalene Church, Eardisley 01544 327614 9 - 17 Sept ‘h.Art at Eardisley’. DENISE FORDYCE, JOHN HAWES, SUE THORNE, ANTHEA STILWELL. MIKE CLEMENTS - book art. DEBORAH KING, THOMAS NORTH, CHRISSY NASH - jewellery. KIM DAVIS - woodwork. Open 11am-5pm daily.

Studio, 16 Market Square, Bromyard, HR7 4BP 07792 635105 Until 14 Sept ‘Truth, Lies and What the Camera Saw’. Works by JANE TUDGE. Open Wed, Thurs and Sat 10am-4pm, Fri 1.30pm-4pm. Tinsmiths, 8a High St, Ledbury HR8 1DS 01531 632083 Sept & Oct Slipware exhibition, featuring bots by six makers. Open Tues-Sat 10am-5pm. Kingswood Village Hall, Kington HR5 3HX 1 - 3 Sept KINGTON ART SOCIETY autumn exhibition. Open daily 10am-4pm. Tea and cakes available. Berrington Hall, near Leominster www.nationaltrust.org.uk Until 31 Oct ‘War & Pieces’. BOUKE DE VRIES - ceramic sculpture. Open National Trust times. Studio 54, 54 Bridge St, Kington 01544 231527 Sept Featured artist: ANGELA GLADWELL. Also showing work by HELEN HAYWOOD, RACHEL RICKETTS RBSA. Exhibition of sculptures and paintings. Sculpture and enchantingly unique jewellery. Also selling a selection of art cards. Mon-Sun 11am-4pm. South Chapel, All Saint’s Church, Hereford 01432 370414 Until 2 Sept Fairtrade arts, crafts and charity information from Love Zimbabwe. 4 - 9 Sept All Saints & St Nicholas Churches’ fundraising sale. 11 - 16 Sept HEREFORD LEISURE PAINTERS. 18 - 23 Sept Sale of Indian silks and saris with Jan Bishop. 25 - 30 Sept SIAN THOMAS - handmade stained glass. Plus exhibtiion and sale of Nepalese handicrafts by PREETI THAPA. 2 - 7 Oct THE GOLDEN VALLEY CRAFT SOCIETY. Open Mon-Sat 9.30am-5.30pm. All Saints’s Church, Brockhampton (by Ross), HR1 4SD 07977 040723 9 - 17 Sept JIM BUDD, CAITRIONA CARTWRIGHT, CHRIS CHAMPNESS, SARAH D’ARCY, TIM HAWKINS, EMILY HEDGES, BENJAMIN HILLS, CAZ HOLBROOK, ROLF HOOK, PETER KING, ROZIE KEOGH, SOPHIE MacCARTHY, RACHEL PADLEY, HAZEL PICKERING, ERICA PINNEY, WILLIAM ROLLS. Open 11am-5pm. Leominster Library 4 - 16 Sept Ten artists exhibiting mixed media and textiles. Normal opening times, (closed Wed & Sat pm).

Newport House, Almeley, HR3 6LL 07917 740200 9 - 17 Sept ROLF HOOK - sculpture. 30 Sept - 22 Oct ‘Out of Nature’, sculpture exhibition with over 40 artists and 300 piecees from all over the UK. 30 Sept open 11am-5pm, preview, £25 includes food, drinks, performances and meet the artists. 1 - 22 Oct open daily 10.30am-5pm, £5, students free. The Cart Shed, is a charity that works with people with mental health issues. The Market House, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 5NX 01989 769398 www.madeinross.co.uk 9 - 17 Sept ‘Made in Ross’. 14 artists exhibiting their work. Part of h.Art. See workshops. Open daily 10am-4pm. Wobage Makers Gallery, Upton Bishop, Ross on Wye HR9 7QP 01989 780495 Sept 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. In and around Kington 07799 010118 9 - 17 Sept h.Art KINGTON ARTISTS 27 artists in 8 venues in and around Kington. Nick Holmes venue 12; Made in the Marches - Journeyings venue 13; Angela Soulier venue 14, Frostfire Pottery venue 15; Art at the old Police Station venue 16; Peter Horrocks venue 17; Andy Tobin venue 18; James Burnett-Stuart venue 19. Open 11am - 5pm. 9, 10, 16 and 17 Frostfire Pottery will be demonstrating raku firing, giving visitors the opportunity to glaze a pot or tile, watch it being fired, and take it home. Old Mayor’s Parlour, 23 Church St, Hereford 07790 367497 www.oldmayorsparlour.co.uk 9 - 17 Sept MIZUKI TAKAHASHI, RHIANNON WILLIAMS & NICK HOLMES - jewellery, textiles and paintings. Open 11am-5pm. Art at the Old Police Station, Market Hall St, Kington HR5 3DP 07799 010118 9 - 17 Sept ISOBEL HUTTON, TRICIA MITCHELL, LAURA ROWLATT, HELENA ORLOWSKI, DEBORAH KING, MARY ZAMMIT, PEARL TAYLOR, CELIA KIBBLEWHITE, MARY FRANCES SIMPSON, PAT THOMPSON. Open 11am-5pm.

The Market Hall, Mill St, Kington 07867 483135 16 Sept 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. This month the Art and Craft Market coincides with the annual h.Art Open Studio event. There are 8 venues to visit in Kington, displaying work by more than 20 artists. Open 9.30am-3pm. Lion Gallery, Broad St, Leominster 01568 611898 Sept ‘Feather and Field’. A lively exhibition for h.Art. SUE BROWN collagraph prints. DANIEL GRIFFITHS - sculptures. ADRIAN ALLCOAT - mixed media paintings. ROWAN McONEGAL - contemporary stained glass. Alongside our usual varied selection of contemporary art and craft will also be on display. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm. The Studio, Barnfield Farm, Pudleston, Leominster, HR6 0RB 01568 750008 9 - 17 Sept SILVIA PASTORE watercolours and pastels. Open studio. Open 11am-5pm. Tobias James Art & Framing Gallery, St Owen St, Hereford 07760 316959 Sept Works by local artists and from artists further afield. Hereford Museum & Art Gallery, Broad St, Hereford 01432 260692 Until 11 Sept ‘Art From the Dark’. An exhibition of over 350 items displaying the creativity of 30 artists who confront their struggles with mental health through Herefordshire Mind’s Wellskilled Art Programme. Items on display include jewellery, print plates, canvases, button art, mixed media, pastel and pencil drawings, mosaics papier mache and modelling. Open Mon-Sat 10am-4pm.

Marsh Cottage, Yatton, near Leominster, HR6 9TP 07972 138088 9 - 17 Sept BRONTË WOODRUFF Lively, welcoming studio, featuring landscapes and abstracts in earth pigments and acrylics and much more. Open weekdays 10.30am-5.30pm, weekends 10am-6pm. Refreshments.

Apple Store Gallery, Unit 1, Rockfield Road, Hereford, HR1 2UA 01432 263937 Until 23 Sept JANINE WHITE Emerging Artist Bursary winner for h.Art 2017. Exhibiting illustrations, laser cut jewellery and printed textiles. Until 23 Sept ‘New Explorations’. STELLA HIDDEN - abstract paintings. VERITY HOWARD - cermaics. CAROLINE CONAN-DAVIES - mixed media images, CHRIS WILLIAMS acrylic landscapes. Open Wed-Fri Open 10am-5pm during h.Art wek. 9.30am-4.30pm, Sat 10am-1pm. Framing available. GreenStage Gallery, Hop Pocket, Bishop’s Frome, Worcester, WR6 5BT 01885 490839 1 - 24 Sept h.Art Gallery Show. Work by BELINDA HOPKINS, EMILY NICHOLLS, FREYA GUEST, KERRY BERKELEY PIA DOWSE, SALLY SARNESKI & SOPHIE SYMES with meet the artists Sat 16 Sept, 2-4pm. 7 - 10 Sept ‘Affordable Art Fair Bristol’. Work by BETH RICHARDSON, DOUG EATON, FRANS WESSELMAN, JANE ECCLES, JULI ANNE COWARD, MAGGIE JONES, MATT CLARK, ROB RITCHIE, ROB van HOEK, PETER SHARMAN, PIERRE WILLIAMS & SARA MEAD. 30 Sept - 31 Oct Works by PAUL POWIS & SARA HAYWARD RCA. Open Tues-Sat 10.30am-5.30pm, Sun 11am-5pm, closed Mon except Bank Holidays. The Print Shed, Swinmoor, Madley, Hereford, HR2 9JD 07796 673123 www.theprintshed.net Sept ‘The Print Shed does h.Art with Style’ – Venue 48, See original linocuts, etchings, wood cuts and engravings, and lots of original handmade works. Richard Bavin shows his wonderful oils and watercolours of trees. In his loft studio you can examine a loose leafed display of paintings, charcoal drawings plus watch Richard at work. Relax in our ‘Pop Up’ Café area. Join our Charity Print project for Macmillan, add your print to the event. Lots to see, lots to do. Weaver’s Gallery, Church Lane, Ledbury 07881 926661 amanda.wright7@btopenworld.com Until 2 Sept HEREFORDSHIRE PAINTING CLUB. 8 - 17 Sept 12 Graduates from the City & Guilds Textiles classes at Malvern School of Art including VALLERI JILLARD, CAROLINE BALL & ELIZABETH HEATHER ENGEL. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm.

Blue Ginger Gallery, Stiffords Bridge, Cradley, Malvern WR13 5NW 01886 880240 9 - 17 Sept TAMSIN ABBOTT illustrated stained glass panels and prints. JO DEWAR - manipulated wire work sculpture and jewellery. BEN HOMER - wood sculptures. CAROL JAMES - contemporary silver jewellery. MARIE-THERESE KING - Batik and screen prints. JACKIE MORRIS illustrations. ANNABELLE OPPENHEIMER - etchings, collagraphs, lino prints and woodcuts. JOCELYN PERRY - woven beadwork jewellery. SIMON PROBYN - industrial steel sculpture. SASHA RAE - print, stitch and felt. JO VERITY decoupage and mixed media sculpture. JANIS WALDRON - pearl and silver jewellery. Open 10am-5pm. Hereford Cathedral 01432 374201 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. Wed, Thurs & Sat throughout the summer Tower Tours. Starting at 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm and 2.30pm, £5 adults, £3 under 16s and students. Wed and some Sat until 30 Sept Garden Tours, 2.30pm, £5. Open 10am-5pm. Stockton Bury Gardens, Kimbolton, Leominster, HR6 0HB 07791 773086 9 - 17 Sept TAMSIN ABBOTT - stained glass, KATE DAWSON - ceramics. JANE HICKMAN - Batik, RHIANNON HOOSON - mixed media jewellery. LOTTIE O’LEARY - stone carving, CLAUDIA PETLEY & PAUL SHEPHERD - metal sculpture, JENNA POOLE - needlefelt, JUDITH PRICE jewellery. Open 11am-5pm. Grange Court, Leominster Until 29 Sept ‘Four Corners’. MARCHES SCRIBES - calligraphy. Open Mon-Sat 10am-4pm. Trumpet Tea Room, Gallery & Garden, Trumpet Corner, near Ledbury, HR8 2RQ 01531 670082 9 - 17 Sept ED ELLIOTT, NICK BURNS & WALTER VAN STRAATEN - sculpture. CAROLINE H GREEN - illustrations and paintings. KYLA HENRY - jewellery. CAZ HOLBROOK - photographs. JILL BAGNALL & MARIANA PAVLOVA - glass. CHERYL KIKBY - stitched textiles. CLAIRE VAUGHAN - botanical art. HARRIET WILSON - watercolours. LUCIA DAVIES - prints. MIZUKI TAKAHASHI - contemporary jewellery. Open 11am-5pm.

Kingsland Church, HR6 9QW SMAAAK, 01568 709579 9 - 17 Sept New work from over 30 artists. Sculpture, paintings, bronze, woodturning, ceramics, metalwork, jewellery, textiles, willow, watercolours, dragons and more. Open 10am-5pm. Until 7.30pm on 16 Sept followed by Remi Harris Trio. Canwood Gallery & Sculpture Park, Checkley, HR1 4NF 0845 548 0261 www.canwoodgallery.com Until 30 Sept Contemporary paintings and sculptures from local and world renowned artists. Open 11am-5pm. Made in the Marches Gallery, No. 12 Church St, Kington, HR5 3AZ 07531 820195 Sept ‘Journeyings’. JANE KEAY, LORENZO GAVARINI, PAMELA FORD - paintings. KATIE GAMBLE, DAVE MULLIN - ceramics. MALCOLM MELLEN, ADRIAN SHIEL - stone. EMILY HEDGES, JENNI STUARTANDERSON - textiles. ALAN MATTHEWS - lighting. PAUL BAINES - willow. See website for details of demonstrations, workshops and events. Open Tues-Sat 10am-4pm. Mike Gell, Contemporary British Jewellery, 3 East Street, Hereford. 01432 278226 Jewellery, silverware and studio glass by more than 70 designers. Open Mon - Sat,10am - 5pm. Upstairs, Market House Gallery, Ross-on-Wye 01989 769398 Sept Paintings, textiles, acrylics, glass, wood, sculptures. 10am-4pm. 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. Green Cow, Crumplebury Farm, Whitbourne, Worcester, WR6 5SG 07794 853631 9 - 17 Sept MEGAN EVANS collagraphs. BILL EVANS - paintings. SHELLY PERKINS - prints. Open 11am-5pm.

Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum, Foregate St, Worcester 01905 25371 Until 9 September ‘Celebrity’. From Marilyn Monroe’s little black dress to Rihanna’s headband. 16 Sept - 28 Oct WORCESTER SOCIETY OF ARTISTS. Open Mon-Sat 10.30am-4.30pm, closed Sundays and Bank holidays.

Old Chapel Gallery, Pembridge 01544 388842 www.oldchapelgallery.co.uk Until end Oct Autumn exhibition and h.Art. 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 The Sun Inn Gallery, 10 High St, Clun, SY7 8JB 01588 640559 www.suninnclun.co.uk Open daily 12 noon - till pub closing time. Nursery House, Lingen, near Bucknell, SY7 0DY 01544 260811 9 - 17 Sept KIM & MAGGIE DAVIS - mixed media and wood. Open 10am-5.30pm. Teas available. Aardvark Books, The Bookery, Manor Farm, Brampton Bryan, Bucknell, SY7 0DH 01547 530744 9 - 24 Sept ‘Weft and Warp’. A group exhibition with a distinct textile flavour. JENNIE STUART-ANDERSON, SU PASCOE, CAROLINE EVERETT, SARAH CAGE, LORENZO GAVARINI, DRU COLE, CHARLOTTE GARDINER AND TERRY BROWN - textiles, wood work and paintings. Open 11am-5pm. Kerry Vale Vineyard & Gallery, Pentreheyling, Church Stoke, SY15 6HU 01588 620627 Until 13 Sept DRUSILLA COLE & GORDON YAPP. Open Tues-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 1.30-4pm. Land of Lost Content, Craven Arms, SY7 9NW 01588 676176 National Museum of British Popular Culture. 11am-5pm daily, closed Wed. Gallery 3, Gateway Arts Centre, Shrewsbury 01743 355159 Until 15 Sept Post Cards. 19 Sept - 27 Oct PAOLA ALESSANDRI-GRAY & ANDREW HOWARTH. Open Mon-Fri 9am-4.30pm. Weston Park, Weston-under Lizard, near Shifnal, TF11 8LE Until 3 Sept ‘Synthetic Landscapes.’ Reviewing the ideal landscape. A contemporary art exhibition by Meadow Arts. Artists include HEATHER & IVAN MORISON, PABLO BRONSTEIN, DAVID BETHELL, DAFNA TALMOR, EDWARD CHELL, GED QUINN, HELEN MAURER, HELENE MUHEIM, JULIAN OPI, JASLEEN KAUR, RYAN GANDER, SALVATORE ARANCIO. www.meadowarts.org

Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery 01743 258885 Until 17 Sept ‘Antarctica: Life in a Hostile Land’. Until 3 Sept ‘Synthetic Landscapes’. A Meadow Arts contemporary art exhibition featuring artists HEATHER & IVAN MORISON, PABLO BRONSTEIN, DAVID BETHELL, DAFNA TALMOR, EDWARD CHELL, GED QUINN, HELEN MAURER, HELENE MUHEIM, JULIAN OPI, JASLEEN KAUR, RYAN GANDER, SALVATORE ARANCIO. Exploring artefacts at the museum and creating new work with a radically different vision of man-made landscapes. Tues-Sat 10am-4.30pm. Twenty Twenty Gallery, 4 Quality Square, Ludlow 01584 875363 2 - 23 Sept Opening exhibition featuring SUE CAMPION RBA, LEIGH DAVIS, RAY SHELDON, CLAIRE SCOTT plus MODERN BRITISH. 29 Sept - 28 Oct Modern British Painters including SARAH ARMSTRONG JONES. Open Tues-Sat 10am-5pm. Bishop’s Castle Town Hall 01588 630023 Until 16 Sept ‘The Lie of the Land’. MIDLANDS TEXTILE FORUM. 2 Sept Antiques & Flea Market. 9am-4pm. 9 Sept Craft FAir. 10am-4pm. 23 Sept - 21 Oct GILL STOKES. 7 Oct Antiques & Flea Market, 9am-4pm. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, SY7 9RS 01588 676060 Until 19 Sept ‘Hillsides and Hedgerows’. MAXINE SMITH - needle felting and embroidery. AUDREY BRADLEY - mixed media. Oct ‘Four Corners’. THE MARCHES SCRIBES - calligraphy. 10am-5pm. Twenty Twenty Gallery, 3 - 4 High St, Much Wenlock 01952 727952 Until 16 Sept ANGIE LEWIN & ALEX MALCOLMSON - original artist prints and constructions. 23 Sept - 21 Oct ‘Twenty Years of Twenty Twenty Gallery’. A celebratory mixed exhibition of artists who have exhibited with the gallery since 1997. Open Tues-Sat 10am-5pm.

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

CALLING ARTISTS AND MAKERS St George’s Church, Orleton (situated between Ludlow and Leominster are looking for local crafts people and demonstrators. At Orleton Village Hall, 18 November. To book a stall call 01568 782381.

Silvia Pastore OPEN STUDIO Site 43 h.Art 2017

Saturday 9th - Sunday 17th September Open from: 11am - 5pm (Or other times by appointment)

THE STUDIO, Barnfield Farm, Pudleston, Leominster, HR6 0RB Tel: 01568 750008 Email: silvia18pastore@gmail.com www.silviapastore.com

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

September JENNY CRISP WORKSHOPS 16 & 17 Sept - Log Basket Course, £200, £50 deposit. Tools, willow materials and lunch included. No experience necessary. 135 Bargates, Leominster, 10am-4pm, 01568 615079, basket@jennycrisp.co.uk

GLASSBLOWING COURSES Experience the magic of glassblowing. Hay-on-Wye. www.glassgallery.co.uk

September MID WALES ARTS CENTRE WORKSHOPS Thurs - Art for Well Being, 10am-12pm. Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, 01686 688369. www.midwalesarts.org.uk

STONE CARVING COURSES WEEKENDS July and 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 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.

September EASTNOR POTTERY Family Pottery Fun during September 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 8, 9,10, 16 and 30 September. Spend the day or weekend relaxing and creating pots on the potter’s wheel. Day £130 w/e £240. Includes materials, refreshments and lunch. To book a space, simply email admin@eastnorpottery.co.uk or tel 01531 633886.

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

September THE GLOBE, HAY ON WYE WORKSHOPS 3, 10, 17 & 24 Sept - Lego Club, 11am. 15 Sept - Needlefelting Classes, Furzie Wool Sculpture course. 10am-4.30pm, £65 includes materials, light lunch etc, email felt@furzie.co.uk The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 01497 821762.

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.

September & October TOWN HALL, BISHOP’S CASTLE WORKSHOPS 5, 12, 19 & 26 Sept, 3 Oct - Healthy Friendships, a wellbeing group, 10.30am12.30pm, £2 per session includes light refreshments and any craft materials. 12 & 26 Sept & 3 Oct - Friends Together. Memory and Respite Group, 2-4pm. Town Hall, Bishop’s Castle, 01588 630023.

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! September & October JEWELLERY MAKING With Melissa Hunt. 2 Sept - Cold Connections for Jewellers: Hinges, Rivets, Tabs, levels 2 & 3. 8 Sept - Stone Setting: Collet Mount, levels 2 & 3. 16 Sept - Fold Forming: beautiful copper lines and forms, all levels. 17 Sept - Anti-clastic raising: make a sliver bangle, levels 2 & 3. 23 Sept - Wirework, bead stringing and pearl knotting, all levels. 2 Oct - Soldering tips and practic, leves 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. 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.

September COURTYARD WORKSHOPS & FAMILY SATURDAYS 2 Sept - Monster Island film with preactivity. 9 Sept - Suddenly! Pre-activity, design your own pants! 23 Sept - Sid’s Show: Deep Sea Discovery, pre-show activity: Create an aquarium. 30 Sept - The Nut Job 2 film with pre-activity. All at 10.30am. The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555. September COURSES AT THE PRINT SHED Visit www.theprintshed.net for the rest of the summer programme. The Print Shed, Madley HR2 9JD. info@theprintshed.net Call Jill 07796 673123. September ASSEMBLY ROOMS, LUDLOW WORKSHOPS Twice monthly, Tues, Oscars, 7.30pm, Ludlow Photographic Club, 01584 879180. First Thurs every month, 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. September HAVE A GO DEMOS - MADE IN ROSS 9 Sept - Make A Wood Flower. 12 Sept - Wood Carving. 13 Sept - Stone Carving. 14 Sept - Can’t Draw ot Save your LIfe? 16 Sept - Extreme Knitting. Market House, Ross-on-Wye, HR5 5NX, 01989 769398. September events are part of h.Art.

September - 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 September & October WELSH ACADEMY OF ART 15 - 17 Sept - Alla Primi Still Life Painting with With Teresa Oaxaca. Painting demo on Thurs 14 Sept, separately ticketed if you wish to attend this only. 25 - 29 Sept - Figure drawing/painting workshop, 9.30am-4pm, £275. 16 - 18 Oct - Still Life Drawing/ painting workshop, 9.30am-4pm, £165. Welsh Academy of Art, near Crickhowell, www.welshacademyofart.com email info@welshacademyofart.com Sat 9 - Sun 17 September H.ART EVENTS Workshops, demonstrations and talks throughout h.Art Week. Visit www.h-art.org.uk for full details. Starting Mon 18 September PAINTING AND SKETCHING Knighton Painting and Sketching Group weekly classes for all abilities during autumn and spring terms. Knighton Hotel, Mondays 10am-12pm or 1-3pm. Contact Audrey Bradley, tutor 01544 350369. Sun 24 September WET FELTING DAY WORKSHOP Little Pentre, Llandyssil, Montgomery, SY15 6HR, 10am-4pm, £55 includes 5 hour tuition and creative guidance, felting and equipment to use on the day, teas/ coffees etc, booking essential, 01686 669893.

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

GEORGINA FRANKLIN Jewellery Individual Contemporary Design Commissions undertaken

Please see website for studio opening times.

www.georginafranklin.co.uk

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

Phone 01584 810085

The Lion Gallery 15b Broad Street Leominster

Out Of Nature Sculpture Show Preview 30 September,

11.00-17.00, ÂŁ25, under 12s free.

Main opening 1 - 22 October 10.30-17.30, ÂŁ5, under 18s free.

Newport House, Almeley, Herefordshire HR3 6LL Around 200 sculptures by over 40 artists; Stunning gardens and setting; Delicious refreshments available.

showing quality contemporary British Art and Craft 10am-5pm, Monday - Saturday

Full details www.outofnature.org.uk

Tel: 01568 611898 www.liongallery.co.uk info@liongallery.co.uk

Proceeds to The Cart Shed. Reg. Charity no. 11678021

ARTISTS & MAKERS AT THE ASSEMBLY ROOMS, PRESTEIGNE

SatURDAY 2 SEPTEMBER 10AM

3PM

a selection of work from local artists and makers working with wood, wool, silk, linen, silver and semi-precious stones. prints and handmade paper. for details contact Rosamund 01544 260777

h.Art September 9th - 17th

Kim Davis - Woodturner Maggie Davis - Mixed Media Artist

Open daily 10am - 5.30pm Venue 28

LINGEN NURSERY, LINGEN, Nr. BUCKNELL, SY7 0DY Tel: 01544 260811 Email: maggie_in_the_garden@hotmail.com

cinema LOGAN LUCKY (12A) Having allegedly retired after 2013’s Side Effects, maverick director Steven Soderbergh was tempted back to the fray after reading newcomer Rebecca Blunt’s script about the ill-fated Logan brothers’ Jimmy (Soderbergh regular Channing Tatum) and Clyde (Adam Driver) plan to rob Charlotte Motor Speedway during a NASCAR race. Referencing his highly successful heist franchise, Soderbergh himself claims it’s “an inversion of an Oceans movie” although it certainly has some wonderfully comedic moments and wild-card twists, not least when the red-neck siblings’ lack of experience compels them to spring safe-cracking supremo Joe Bang (an improbably blonde Daniel Craig) from jail, oh, and Clyde’s handicap of a false arm. Seth McFarlane as a bumptious racing driver, Hilary Swank as a suspicious cop and Katie Holmes as Jimmy’s ansty ex-wife add to the very considerable fun. All reveiws by Mark Williams

ASSEMBLY ROOMS, LUDLOW

CONQUEST, BROMYARD

1 Sept CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS (ctbc) 1, 4 & 7 Sept MAUDIE (12A) 4 & 5 Sept FINAL PORTRAIT (15) 5 & 6 Sept THE MIDWIFE (12A) 11 & 13 Sept KEDI (U) 8 & 9 Sept THE BIG SICK (15) 12 & 14 Sept THE DEATH OF LOUIS XIV (12A) 12 Sept AN AMERICAN IN PARIS (U) 15 & 21 Sept VALERIAN AND THE CITY OF A THOUSAND PLANETS (12A) 18 Sept THE GRADUATE (12A) 19 & 20 Sept DUNKIRK (12A) 22 & 25 Sept A GHOST STORY (12A) 26 - 28 Sept THE ODYSSEY (PG) 26 & 27 Sept AN INCONVENIENT SEQUEL: TRUTH TO POWER (PG) 29 Sept & 4 Oct THE DARK TOWER (12A) Details 01584 878141

1 Sept HIDDEN FIGURES (PG) 15 Sept GOING IN STYLE (PG) Conquest Theatre, Tenbury Rd, Bromyard. Details 01885 488575

BOOTH’S BOOKSHOP

Richard Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye. Films every weekend. Full programme www.boothbooks. co.uk 01497 820322

BRECON FILM SOCIETY 11 Sept THE EAGLE HUNTRESS (U) 2 Oct THINGS TO COME (12A) Doors open 7.15pm for 7.30pm start. Brecon Colisuem Cinema, Wheat St, Brecon. Membership enquiries 01874 623166

COURTYARD, HEREFORD 1 - 7 Sept FINAL PORTRAIT (15) 1 - 4 Sept MONSTER ISLAND (PG) 1 - 6 Sept SHOT! THE PHYSCHO SPIRITUAL MANTRA OF ROCK (15) 2 Sept MONTER ISLAND (PG) Pre-activity from 10.30am 5 - 7 Sept CITY OF GHOSTS (18) 8 - 14 Sept LAND OF MINE (15) 8 - 14 Sept MAUDIE (12A) 15 - 21 Sept TOMMY’S HONOUR (PG) 15 - 21 Sept THE GHOUL (15) 18 - 21 Sept WILLIAMS (15) 18 - 21 Sept CHUBBY FUNNY (15) 22 - 28 Sept LIMEHOUSE GOLEM (15) 22 - 28 Sept THE DARK TOWER (12A) 25 & 27 Sept THE WORK (15) 28 Sept CALAMITY JANE (U) Dementia friendly film. 29 Sept - 5 Oct VICTORIA & ABDUL (ctbc) 29 Sept - 4 Oct DETROIT (15) 30 Sept & 4 Oct THE NUT JOB 2: NUTTY BY NATURE (U) Relaxed screening 30 Sept 30 Sept - 5 Oct LOGAN LUCKY (ctbc) Details 01432 340555

1 Sept SULLY - MIRACLE ON THE HUDSON (12A) Fownhope New Memorial Hall 01432 860065 1 Sept HIDDEN FIGURES (PG) Conquest Theatre, Bromyard 01885 488575 2 Sept BRIEF ENCOUNTER (PG) Belmont Hall, Wellington www.theclifton.org 4 Sept SULLY - MIRACLE ON THE HUDSON (12A) Church Stretton School 01694 724330 5 Sept LA LA LAND (12A) Lydbury North VH 01588 680302 5 Sept SWALLOWS & AMAZONS (PG) SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630321 6 Sept THEIR FINEST (12A) The Talbot Theatre, Whitchurch 01948 660660 6 Sept LION (PG) Cardington VH 01694 771295 7 Sept A STREET CAT NAMED BOB (12A) Brilley VH 01544 327227 7 Sept LION (PG) Bagley Sports and Social Club 07773 983963 8 Sept LION (PG) Knighton Community Centre 07751 221487 8 Sept GOING IN STYLE (12A) Great Witley VH 01299 896412 8 Sept LION (PG) Colwall VH 01684 540926 8 Sept MANCHESTER BY THE SEA (15) Market Theatre, Ledbury, 07967 517125 8 Sept LION (PG) Staunton-on-Wye VH 01981 501031 8 Sept LION (PG) Bodenham Parish Hall 01568 797473 8 Sept BILLY LIAR (PG) Castlemorton Parish Hall 01684 833549 9 Sept THE FULL MONTY (15) Castlemorton Parish Hall 01684 833549 9 Sept A STREET CAT NAMED BOB (12A) Bayston Hill Memorial Hall 01743 873940 9 Sept HEN-HUR (2016) (12) The Simpson Hall, Burghill 01432 760816 9 Sept LA LA LAND (12A) Clun Memorial Hall 01588 640254

9 Sept LA LA LAND (12A) Cawley Hall, Eye 01568 615836 9 Sept BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (2017) (PG) Martley Memorial Hall 01886 888406 9 Sept RIO BRAVO (U) Belmont Hall, Wellington www.theclifton.org 10 Sept WALLACE & GROMIT THE CURSE OF THE WERE-RABBIT (U) Castlemorton Parish Hall 01684 833549 10 Sept A UNITED KINGDOM (12A) Castlemorton Parish Hall 01684 833549 11 Sept LA LA LAND (12A) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911 11 Sept THE PHILADELPHIA STORY (1940) (U) Neston Civic Hall 0151 336 7805 12 Sept MANCHESTER BY THE SEA (15) St Mary’s Church Hall, Ross on Wye 07956 456290 12 Sept LA LA LAND (12A) Much Birch Community Hall 01981 540097 12 Sept MINDHORN (15) Garway VH 01600 750465 13 Sept LA LA LAND (12A) Cuddington & Sandiway VH 01606 888931 13 Sept LA LA LAND (12) Market Theatre, Ledbury, 07967 517125 13 Sept HIDDEN FIGURES (PG) Hope Bowdler VH 01694 723648 14 Sept WHISKY GALORE (2016) (PG) Perton Civic Centre 01902 745971 15 Sept LA LA LAND (12A) Shifnal VH 01952 462787 15 Sept A STREET CAT NAMED BOB (12A) Little Wenlock VH 01952 505888 15 Sept GOING IN STYLE (12A) Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 01885 488575 15 Sept THEIR FINEST (12A) Cound Guildhall, near Shrewsbury 01743 761451 15 Sept ANOTHER MOTHER’S SON Dorstone VH 01981 550943 15 Sept LION (PG) Bosbury Parish Hall 01531 640415 15 Sept UNTOUCHABLE (15) Sarn VH 01686 671205 15 Sept HIDDEN FIGURES (PG) Whitchurch & Ganarew Memorial Hall 01600 890640 16 Sept A WALK IN THE WOODS (15) Belmont Hall, Wellington www.clifton.org 16 Sept MEMORIES ON FILM Cawley Hall, Eye 01568 615836 16 Sept LION (PG) Chapel Lawn VH 01547 530258 16 Sept A UNITED KINGDOM (12A) Yarpole Parish Hall 01568 780279 16 Sept THEIR FINEST (12A) Trefonen VH 01691 657011

VALERIAN AND THE CITY OF A THOUSAND PLANETS (12A)

Following sci-fi hits Lucy and The Fifth Element, Luc Besson’s vivid imagination – “It’s all I have,” he recently quipped – has kindled a mighty work based on the highly influential French comic book series. Under their commander Arün Flint (Clive Owen), Valerian (Dane DeHaan) and Laureline (model-turned-actress, Cara Delevingne) are two enforcers traveling through the myriad territories of the planet Alpha, an ever-expanding and peaceful metropolis in the 28th Century. When a mysterious dark force menaces the eponymous City of a Thousand Planets, the pair must quickly determine who is behind this threat and then neutralise it. For what is allegedly the most expensive French film ever, Luc Besson has wrought a gripping adventure set in a visually breathtaking, 3D universe peopled by extraordinary creatures. 16 Sept LOVING (2016) (12A) Bicton VH 01743 850495 18 Sept SULLY - MIRACLE ON THE HUDSON (12A) Pattingham VH 01902 700586 18 Sept HIDDEN FIGURES (PG) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911 19 Sept THEIR FINEST (12A) Acton Scott VH 01694 781260 19 Sept WHISKY GALORE (2016) (PG) The Talbot, Whitchurch 01948 660660 20 Sept A UNITED KINGDOM (12A) Escleyside Hall, Michaelchurch Escley 01981 510696 20 Sept SULLY - MIRACLE ON THE HUDSON (12A) Chetton VH 01746 789257 20 Sept VICEROY’S HOUSE (12A) The Red House, Albrighton 01902 373854 20 Sept LION (PG) Myddle VH 01939 290872 21 Sept A UNITED KINGDOM (12A) Kinnerley Parish Hall 01691 682282 21 Sept LION (PG) Claverley VH 01746 710528 21 Sept DENIAL (!@A) Pudleston VH 01568 760606 21 Sept HIDDEN FIGURES (PG) Gorsley VH 01989 720358 21 Sept LA LA LAND (12A) Chelmarsh Parish Hall 01746 862884 22 Sept LA LA LAND (12A) Clungunford Parish Hall 01588 660159 22 Sept THE GRADUATE (15) Lydbury North VH 01588 680302 22 Sept A UNITED KINGDOM (12A) Stoke Prior VH 07850 030821

22 Sept THEIR FINEST (12A) Little Dewchurch VH 01432 840333 22 Sept THE LIGHT BETWEEN OCEANS (12A) Grimley Peace Hall, Sinton Green 01905 641572 22 Sept LOVING (2016) (12) Knighton Community Centre 07751 221487 23 Sept 12 ANGRY MEN (U) Belmont Hall, Wellington www.theclifton.org 23 Sept LION (PG) Aston on Clun VH 01588 660545 23 Sept HACKSAW RIDGE (15) Cleobury Mortimer Parish Hall 01299 271129 23 Sept LION (PG) Lady Emily Hall, Tarrington 01432 890720 23 Sept A UNITED KINGDOM (12A) Ryton VH 01743 718237 23 Sept A UNITED KINGDOM (12A) Clun Memorial Hall 01588 640254 23 Sept LION (PG) Clifton on Teme VH 01886 812238 25 Sept VICEROY’S HOUSE (12A) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911 26 Sept THE ZOOKEEPER’S WIFE (12A) Loppington VH 01939 809236 26 Sept THE ORCHARD (PG) Garway VH 01600 750465 28 Sept THEIR FINEST (12A) Almeley VH 01544 327195 28 Sept HIDDEN FIGURES (PG) Goddrich VH 01600 890609 28 Sept HIDDEN FIGURES (PG) Chapel Lawn VH 01547 530258 29 Sept BLOW-UP (15) Market Theatre, Ledbury, 07967 517125 29 Sept LION (PG) The Red House, Albrighton 01902 373854

CITY OF GHOSTS (18) Few documentaries feature their subjects under certain threat of death if caught by those they sought to expose, but that’s the sorry lot of the incredibly brave young ‘citizen journalists’ running the online news service ‘Raqqa Is Being Slaughtered Silently’. Oscar-nominated for his Mexican drug war doc, Cartel Land, Matthew Heineman seamlessly knits together interviews, safe-house fly-on-the-wall reportage and often harrowing news footage of ISIS psychopaths brutally subjugating, indoctrinating and, yes, executing the denizens of Syria’s once great, cosmopolitan city. Having eventually moved to Turkey, and then Germany and using mobile phone and video footage smuggled out of Raqqa at huge risk to those who remained, this tight knit, visibly battle-weary group somehow manage to continue broadcasting to a world that if not uncaring, remains apparently impotent to bring ISIS carnage to an end. 29 Sept LION (PG) Longden VH 07539 545846 29 Sept A STREET CAT NAMED BOB (12A) Colwall VH 01684 540926 29 Sept LA LA LAND (12A) Marton VH 01938 580116 30 Sept THE BIG SLEEP (U) Belmont Hall, Wellington www.theclifton.org 30 Sept LION (PG) Neston Civic Hall 0151 336 7805

LINGEN FLIX 15 Sept THEIR FINEST (12A) Lingen Village Hall, 7.30pm, £5, children £3.50 01544 267736, www.lingen.org.uk

OLD MKT. HALL, SHREWS. Until 4 Sept THE NUT JOB 2: NUTTY BY NATURE (ctbc) 1 - 7 Sept THE BIG SICK (15) 8 - 14 Sept FINAL PORTRAIT (15) 15 - 28 Sept VICTORIA AND ABDUL (PG) Details 01743 281281

PLAYHOUSE, LEOMINSTER 2 Sept VICEROY’S HOUSE (12A) 9 Sept THE ZOOKEEPER’S WIFE (12A) 10 Sept A QUIET PASSION (12A) 23 Sept MISS SLOANE (15) 30 Sept KING ARTHUR LEGEND OF THE SWORD (12A) Playhouse Cinema, Community Centre, Leominster 01568 612583

PRESTEIGNE SCREEN 8 Sept HIDDEN FIGURES 22 Sept LETTERS FROM BAGHDAD Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, www.presteignescreen.org.uk

REGAL CINEMA, TENBURY 1 Sept CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS (U) 1 & 2 Sept PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: SALAZAR’S REVENGE (12A) 4 Sept WONDER WOMAN (12A) 5 & 6 Sept CHURCHILL (PG) 8 & 12 Sept TOMMY’S HONOUR (PG) 9 Sept WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES (12A) 11 Sept AGE OF SHADOWS (15) 16 Sept THE DARK TOWER (12A) 18 & 19 Sept THE ZOOKEEPER’S WIFE (12A) 21 & 22 Sept DUNKIRK (12A) 25 & 27 Sept AWAY (15) 29 Sept & 2 Oct THE LIMEHOUSE GOLEM (15) 4 Oct GIFTED (12A) 6 Oct DR ZHIVAGO (12A) Details 01584 811442

THETRE SEVERN, SHREWS 20 Sept OCEAN FILM FESTIVAL The world’s most amazing ocean films, from both above and below the surface.

WYESIDE, BUILTH WELLS

Until 23 Sept CARS 3 (U) Until 30 Sept DESPICABLE ME 3 (U) Until 2 Oct CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS (U) Until 21 Sept DUNKIRK (12A) 1 & 2 Sept WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES (12A) 1 - 7 Sept THE DARK TOWER (12A) 23, 3 & 10 Sept THE EMOJI MOVIE (U) 3, 6, 7 & 23 Sept MAUDIE (12A) 6 Sept HAMPSTEAD (12A)

8 - 14 Sept THE HITMAN’S BODYGUARD (15) 8 - 13 Sept ALONE IN BERLIN (12A) 8 - 10 Sept AMERICAN MADE (ctbc) 8, 9, 15 & 16 Sept ANNABELLE: CREATION (15) 13 Sept ALONE IN BERLIN (12A) Silver Screening 15 - 21 Sept ROUGH NIGHT (15) 15 - 30 Sept EVERYTHING EVERYTHING (12A) 17 & 23 Sept THE NUT JOB 2 (U) 22 - 30 Sept AN INCONVENIENT SEQUEL (PG) 22 Sept THE BIG SICK (15) 22 - 28 Sept IT (15) 22 - 28 Sept LOGAN LUCKY (12A) From 29 Sept THE JUNGLE BUNCH (U) From 29 Sept THE ODYSSEY (L’ODYSSEE) (PG) Wyeside, Builth Wells 01982 552555

LIVE EVENTS ON SCREEN 3 Sept YERMA National Theatre live. Playhouse Cinema, Leominster, 7pm, 01568 612583. 5 Sept TITUS ANDRONICUS Royal Shakespeare Company. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7.15pm, 01982 552555. 7 Sept JOHN LE CARRE: AN EVENING WITH GEORGE SMILEY Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7.45pm, 01982 552555. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.45pm, 01885 488575. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7.45pm, 01584 811442. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7.45pm, 01952 728911. 10 Sept LA TRAVIATA Teatro dell’Opera di Roma. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 6pm, 01982 552555. 10 Sept JOHN LE CARRE: AN EVENING WITH GEORGE SMILEY The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.15pm, 01432 340555. 13 Sept DAVID GILMORE Live at Pompeii. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm, 01584 811442. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7.30pm, 01584 878141. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 8.15pm, 01982 552555. 14 Sept CARMEN ON THE LAKE The World’s Most Spectacular Operas. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 7pm, 01588 630321. 20 Sept THE MAGIC FLUTE Live from the Royal Opera House. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 7.15pm, 01588 630321. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7.15pm, 01600 719401. The Courtyard, Hereford,

7.15pm, 01432 340555. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm, 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. 21 Sept KING LEAR Live from the Globe Theatre. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, 01885 488575. 24 Sept THE MAGIC FLUTE

The Royal Opera House. Playhouse Cinema, Leominster, 7.15pm, 01568 612583.

26 Sept CANALETTO AND THE ART OF VENICE Exhibition on Screen. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.45pm, 01432 340555. Old Market Hall, Shrewsbury, 12pm, 01743 281281. Playhouse Cinema, Leominster, 7.30pm, 01568 612583. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7pm, 01584 811442. 27 Sept RAPHAEL, THE LORD OF THE ARTS Wyeside, Builth Wells, 6pm, 01982 552555. 28 Sept BLACK SABBATH: THE END OF THE END Chronicles the final tour from the band. Old Market Theatre, Shrewsbury, 8pm, 01743 281281. 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-onWye, 7.15pm, 01497 820322.

5 Oct HAMLET National Theatre live. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7pm, 01600 719401. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7pm, 01952 728911. 7 Oct NORMA Met Opera. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 5.55pm, 01600 719401. 8 Oct LA BOHEME Live from The Royal Opera House. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 7.15pm, 01588 630321. 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.

WORKSHOPS

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

dance Dance Performance Fri 8 - Sun 10 September BROMYARD FOLK FESTIVAL DAY OF DANCE 8 Sept - Contra Dance, Joe Hodgson and The Falconers. 9 Sept - Four Dance Workshops between10am and 5.15pm, Rhodri Davies and Madeleine Smith with The Night Before and The Falconers. 10 Sept - Callers Workshop 1-2.30pm Joe Hodgson and Roger Wilkins. Further details email margaret@hodgsonfamily.org or 01885 482552. Fri 22 September RIP IT UP Strictly champions Louis Smith and Jay McGuiness join Strictly professional Natalie Lowe live on stage with musicians, dancers and singers. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £43.50-£26, VIP £76, 01743 281281. Fri 29 September TAP FACTORY A highly talented cast of award-winning tap dancers create stunning live music and choreography from the most ordinary objects. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £25-£22.50, students £18, 01743 281281.

Dance Workshops

Single listings are free. Year round entries £40 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 IN RHAYADER With Clive Hedger 4th Friday of the month 7.30-10pm At Carad - Rhayader Museum & Gallery, East Street, LD6 5ER. 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 the heart in motion. Wear loose clothing and bring water. £10 (concessions available). For further info clivephilippa@hotmail.com 01982 552535 / 07905 743272. 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. 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.

ALANYA’S BELLYDANCE CLUB OPEN LEVEL BELLYDANCE CLASSES Mondays, 7.00-8.30pm Lady Hawkins’ Community Leisure Centre, Kington. Thursdays, 7.30-9.00pm Bodenham

Parish Hall, Leominster. £30 per 5 or pay termly (includes 1 free class). For information and other classes visit www. alanyabellydance.com Enquires to info@alanyabellydance. com or call Abbie on 07962 161081. 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, 8-9pm, Bartestree Village Hall, Hereford, HR1 4BY. Tuesday, 8-9pm, Ludlow Assembly Rooms, SY8 1AZ. Tuesday, 8-9pm, Stretton Sugwas Village Hall, HR4 7PT. Wednesday, 8-9pm, Methodist Church Hall, Tenbury Wells, WR15 8EE. Wednesday, 8.30-9.30pm, Malvern Vale Community Centre, Malvern, WR14 1GU. Thursday, 7-8pm, Bishops Frome Community Centre, WR6 5AZ. 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.

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HOSE readers of the Woolly Organ who have seen the 1987 film of Bruce Chatwin’s On the Black Hill will recall with pleasure the long, virtuoso shot that opens it. Cinematographer, Thaddeus O’Sullivan’s point of view is a little south of the peak of Hay Bluff, looking west across the dank moorland that tops the Black Mountains. A scattering of peat-stained ewes are grazing sullenly beneath a sombre sky; a steady drizzle drops from clouds suspended a few feet above the gorse and heather. A first title appears: ‘Wales’. The camera pans slowly to the north, revealing a softer view across the valley of the Wye, over the riverside town of Hay, towards the gentle Begwyns where the Rev Kilvert used to stride. Without a pause or a cut, the camera’s eye continues its arc until it is looking east, over a green landscape of fecund fields bathed in golden sunlight. A second title appears: ‘England’. This single, beautiful shot captures the essence of the story – the tension between the inhabitants of the lower, fruitful land, and those earlier natives of the higher ground; the suspicion and jealousy that straddles the borderland created by acquisitive Saxons, reinforced by Mercian kings and Norman Marcher Lords with their pale of stone castles. Since Mr Pernickety first walked the gently rising ridgeway from Hatterall Hill to Hay Bluff, some thirty years ago, the panorama to the east over the magical Olchon Valley, the Cats’ Back and the Golden Valley has been a favourite, enhanced by the knowledge that the folds of land leading up to the mountains conceal tumbling farms, abandoned barns, rickety footbridges over glittering brooks, and deep sunken lanes overhung by gnarled oak and birch. In a valley beyond the Cat’s Back, at the top of a small dingle, stands a whitewashed stone pub in the scattered community of Craswall. The Bull’s Head was once the most special pub Mr P had encountered – absolutely original in its steep cobbled path down to a duck-through doorway, with deeply worn stone flags within, and dangerously low slung beams, ancient fireplaces and inglenooks, all untouched by ugly improvements, where ale and simple food were served; it was a place to drink, think and talk. Then it was bought by the people who own the Swan Hotel in Hay (and who used to own the Ancient Camp in Ruckhall until the Herefordshire planners were persuaded to release the place from its designated use as a pub so it could be sold as a private dwelling at a substantial profit). These owners spruced up the place, wiped away several layers of patina and served up vaguely gastro dishes on beastly rough-hewn slate platters. Its old charm and former raison d’être had been entirely lost. The owners wouldn’t serve draft beer; they were only open at weekends. A visit to the Bull’s Head web site now offers the information that it is ‘temporarily closed’; it has been for over two years. A punter could be forgiven for thinking that the owners have given up. Mr P can only hope that it will be put on the market as a licensed pub – not as a private dwelling like the Ancient Camp – and that someone who understands its unique character will save it. In the meantime, a few miles away and just as re-

mote as the Bull’s Head, the Bridge Inn at Michaelchurch Escley thrives. Mr P knew the Bridge but hadn’t visited it in ten years. Like many remote rustic pubs it’s had several owners and a variable reputation, but word had reached Mr P that it was going through a good patch, so he took the opportunity to show his Lovely Companion a little of the landscape he loves. On a wonderful late summer afternoon they walked a ridge below the mountains and sucked in gulps of pure air and delicious sights before descending down the lane to cross the ford on the Escley Brook to the small stone inn set beside it. Outwardly, a little had changed. There are some useful-looking new facilities for campers and, indeed, Glampers using the handsome yurts that have been erected for those who like the idea of camping without the usual discomforts. Externally the pub is fairly plain; Mr P, the LC and the Human Hoover sat outside on bistro style chrome chairs around a matching table standing on golden Cotswold gravel beside the brook. Nature came to the rescue to improve the scene with an evening sun slanting through the weeping willows, as if M. Monet himself had painted them. While Mr P’s party decided what to eat, he ignored negative thoughts about the furniture and the golden gravel. He could only hope that he hadn’t driven for over an hour to be served the pretentiously conceived, badly cooked food that is so depressingly the norm, even in lovely west Herefordshire. To start, they ordered ‘nibbles’ – a troubling term, with its rodent connotations – as a starter: a platter of anchovies, Serrano ham and bread. They were shown into a tiny stone-walled cell – such as Edward II might have known in Berkley Castle while awaiting his sticky end; but still Mr P kept his judgement in reserve. The starting ‘nibbles’ were encouraging, with good, possibly in-house bread, although Mr P thought one small pot of anchovies, another small pot of air-dried ham and three hunks of bread weren’t good value at £9.50. However the main courses dispelled any forebodings. The LC chose a Feather Steak – an unusual cut from the shoulder blade, and not often served in Britain. It was offered either rare or medium rare. The LC chose rare, and so, to her surprise, it came. It is a cut which is clearly tricky to cook without toughening it, but the LC found it perfect, tender and juicy, with a bowl of authentic frites.

The Human Hoover has developed a taste for Belly Pork and chose the Bridge’s version – slow roasted with garlic, ginger and soy sauce. Mr P was offered a forkful and could only shake his head with pleasure. His own Breast of Chicken, wrapped in Serrano Ham in a Creamy Garlic Sauce arrived not looking attractive, two amorphous lumps drenched in thickening white sauce. However, with the first mouthful Mr P recalled the late Chuck Berry’s advice about judging books by their covers. It turned out to be an especially well conceived dish with great balance in the sauce, and a texture to the chicken and ham that delivered pleasure with every mouthful. This dish and the belly pork were enhanced with succulent al dente steamed vegetables, and a good Argentinean merlot at £14 a bottle. After an exceptional dinner, topped off by all piling into the Human Hoover’s Shepherd’s Mango and Passion Fruit Sorbet the deliciousness of what they’d eaten sank in, the hour’s journey seemed entirely justified while a benign glow suffused the party. www.misterpernickety.com

EVENTS

Fri 1 - Sun 3 September CIDER FESTIVAL Meet the cider makers, live music. Broome Farm, Peterstow. www.rosscider.com or from the Yew Tree. Thurs 7 Setember ‘FREE FROM’ COOKERY COURSE Join Milly Rees for the Free From Gluten and Dairy Cookery Course. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, 10am-2pm, £35, booking essential, 01588 676060. Fri 15 - Mon 18 September BEER FESTIVAL The Oxford Arms, Kington. To coincide with Kington Walking Festival. Sat 16 & Sun 17 September ABERGAVENNY FOOD FESTIVAL Headline chefs: Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Tom Kerridge. Feasts, markets, tasting workshops and masterclasses, Linda Vista Gardens, chef demonstrations, tours and forages, talks and debates, fringe festival and children’s activities. Plus the annual music and fireworks party at the Castle. Open Sat - Street and Markets 9.30am-6pm, Night Market 6-10pm. Castle 9.30am-5pm, then 7.30-11pm. Sun Street and Markets 9.30am-5pm, The Castle 9.30am-5pm. Weekend wristbands £14 + booking fee in advance, £18 during the festival. Abergavenny, 01873 851643, www.abergavennyfoodfestival.com First Saturday of every month PRESTEIGNE LOCAL FOOD MARKET Memorial Hall Presteigne, 9am-1pm. The best collection of artisan food producers in the area. 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month KNIGHTON COMMUNITY MARKET 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 PIE NIGHT Pie, peas, potatoes and a drink, £10, 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 SURF & TURF NIGHT Scampi & Steak plus 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.

Why not advertise your eating establishment? IT’S ONLY £40 FOR THE WHOLE YEAR Just post the wording you require (around 40 words), together with a cheque payable to ‘Broad Sheep’ and post to: The Lodge, Westhide, Hereford, HR1 3RQ

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 Fri, Sat, Sun – 11:00 – 4:30 cafe, gift shop, and eclectic selection of books to explore. Hot drinks, homemade cakes and simple snacks. Also open throughout Presteigne Festival 24 – 29 Aug “ginger cake to die for” THE GREEN BEAN CAFE, WEOBLEY 01544 318865 Good, locally sourced, homemade food. Soups, all day light lunches, cakes and scones. Set in the heart of Weobley. Free wifi. Mon-Fri 9.30am-4.30pm, Sat 10am-4pm. With The Green Bean Shop/Deli under the same roof. THE OLD STATION TEA ROOM, THE OLD RAILWAY STATION, NEW RADNOR, LD8 2SS 01544 350543. Visit us at the Old Station Caravan Park for hot drinks and homemade cakes. Superb views and free Wi-Fi. We can cater for small groups, meetings and other events. Accommodation also available. Open daily 9am-5pm, 1st March-31st October. The 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

music

SEPTEMBER

HOLDING THE ZERO Dun Cow, Shrewsbury.

Fri 1 September

FRIDAY NIGHT TURN TABLE Live DJ set, Dr Jones’ Funk ‘n’ Soul. Chang Thai Bar, 3 Market St, Ludlow, 8.30pm, 01584 874212.

SENIOR MOMENTS With folk/blues/Americana veterans Andrew Hawkey and Stuart Maman Bolton. The Old Mill, Llanidloes, 8.30pm, free. LEWIS CLARK & THE ESSENTIALS Original folk, blues and soul. De Koffie Pot, Bridge St, Hereford, 9pm. CRIMSON CHILD Malthouse, Ironbridge. THE STONED CHERRIES Traditional folk band with original and traditional songs and tunes. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £5. BLACK AND BLUES BAND Salopian Bar, Shrewsbury. CIDER FESTIVAL Live music from 6pm. Featuring a ceilidh followed by Joey The Crow and Country for Old Men. Broome Farm, Peterstow. www.rosscider.com or from the Yew Tree.

Charlie Dore

THE GOLD ROOM The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. LEWIS CLARK & THE ESSENTIALS Original folk, blues and soul. De Koffie Pot, Bridge St, Hereford, 9pm. THE RONALDOS Housman’s Cafe and Bar, Church Stretton. MUSIC NOUVEAU All original music featuring Redmadog, John Swindells, Dan Nicholls, Mark and Jill from Rhythm Thieves and Jack Brett. St Michael’s Church, Tenbury Wells. DAMON T Blues Night. Reet Petite, West St, Leominster, 07484 545368. HAY MUSIC Featuring Emma Abbate and Julian Perkins - Four Hands on One Piano. Programme includes Grainger, Mozart, Weber, Wagner, Schumann, Debussy and Gershwin. Dorstone House, Hay-on-Wye, 5pm, £14, 01497 822010. XL’S Rock and pop covers. The Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford. THE RONALDOS Housman’s Cafe and Bar, Church Stretton. MARK LATIMER / TREV DAVIES TRIO Chequers, Etnam St, Leominster.

Sat 2 September OPEN MIC Ledbury Community Hall, 7pm, £5, bring a bottle, 01531 632968. HMV BAND Crown and Anchor, Vaults, Bishop’s Castle. GROOVE DYNAMITE Telfood Feastival, 11am-11.45am.

LIVE @ THE WATERFRONT Featuring Matthew Frederick. Waterfront Bar or outside if good weather. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 1-3pm, free, 01874 611622. STONED LOVE Plough, Whitecross Rd, Hereford. BLACK AND BLUES BAND King’s Head, Tenbury Wells. CHARLIE DORE AND JULIAN LITTMAN Charlie and Julian will be swapping guitars, banjo, mandolin, ukulele, Indian harmonium and delicious harmonies to create a much bigger soundscape than would seem possible with just two players. Burton Hotel, Mill St, Kington, 8pm, £10 earlybird ticket or £12 on the door, 01544 231732. WOOTOWN HILLBILLIES The Stag, Llanidloes. HARP SUMMER SCHOOL CONCERT Performed by tutors and participants of the Summer School. Gwernyfed High School, 3.30pm, £9/£7, children £5, www.glasburyarts.co.uk or 07583 544110. CALL OF THE KRAKEN Reet Petite, West St, Leominster, 07484 545368. KINNERSLEY FETE & DOG SHOW The Old Rectory, Kinnersley, HR3 6Q 2pm. Dog show registration phone 01544 327392. CIDER FESTIVAL Live music from midday. Broome Farm, Peterstow. www.rosscider.com or from the Yew Tree. 60’S NIGHT OUT The Dreamers & The Everly Brothers tribute. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £17.50/£15, 01584 878141. CUSTARD CONNECTION Malthouse, Ironbridge. CON AINMA Chamber choir concert, performing music by composers active before 1700. Town Hall, Bishop’s Castle, 7.30pm, £5, 01588 630023.

Sat 2 September STIFF WITNESS The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. THE DREAMERS And Everly Brothers tribute. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £17.50/£15, 01584 878141.

Sun 3 September STEVE AJAO BLUES GIANTS Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4.30pm. EL SQUID & THE LOCKS Only on sunny Sundays! De Koffie Pot, Bridge St, Hereford, 1pm. CIDER FESTIVAL Live music from 12-4pm. Broome Farm, Peterstow. www.rosscider.com or from the Yew Tree. BOON DOGZ The Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm. LEE MCCRORY Queen’s Head, Monmouth, 01600 712767.

Mon 4 September 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. PUB QUIZ & BUFFET The Bell Inn, Etnam St, Leominster.

Tues 5 September VINTAGE JAZZ REVIVAL Rose and Crown, Ludlow, 9pm. OPEN MIC The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm. 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.

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

Thurs 7 September BOWIE STARMAN The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £23, 01432 340555. OPEN MIC / JAM SESSION Crown and Anchor, Vaults, Bishop’s Castle. LIVE MUSIC Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford, 01952 610888. VO FLETCHER Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 8pm

Wed 6 September

Fri 8 September

BLUEGRASS SESSION The Victory, St Owen St, Hereford, 8pm.

THE ILLEGAL EAGLES The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £24.50/£23.50, 01432 340555.

LE VENT DU NORD One of the leading names in Quebecois folk music performing original songs inspired from their tradition. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £16.50, 01873 850805. VOODOO ROOM Featuring the best songs from Jimi Hendrix and Cream. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £20, 01432 340555. QUIZ NIGHT Hosted by Leo. De Koffie Pot, Bridge St, Hereford.

BAND OPEN MIC Hosted by Rhythm Thieves. Drums and backline provided. Sun Inn, Leintwardine, 8pm. MELVIN HANCOX Yew Tree, Peterstow, 9pm. THE BAND WAGON Original modern folk music. The Hermon Chapel Arts Centre, Oswestry, 8pm, £7, 01691 662196. LET’S GET QUIZZICAL New questions, new wipeout round, MC Ell on the mic and free chips at half time. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm. THE STONED CHERRIES Album launch, ‘Baked in a Pie’. De Koffie Pot, Left Bank Hereford, 9pm. BLACK AND BLUES BAND Saracen’s Head, Hereford. UNCLE JIM The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. FRIDAY NIGHT TURN TABLE Live DJ set, Music Rhythm and the Brain, funk, soul and old school hip hop, 8.30pm. Chang Thai Bar, 3 Market St, Ludlow, 01584 874212. HMV BAND Dun Cow, Shrewsbury. HUSH Quality rock covers. The Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford. LOST THE PLOT Malthouse, Ironbridge. MACCA: THE CONCERT A unique concert celebrating the music of Paul McCartney staring Emanuele Angeletti. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £25-£22.50, 01743 281281.

Sat 9 September

DARKSIDE A tribute to the legendary Pink Floyd. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £19, 01743 281281.

BLIND EYE The Stag, Llanidloes. INTO THE SHADOWS The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £18, 01432 340555. LIVE @ THE WATERFRONT Featuring Joe Northwood, 1-3pm and The Big Fat Blues Band 3-5pm. Waterfront Bar or outside if good weather. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, free, 01874 611622.

Sun 10 September Joe Northwood live @ The Waterfront

Sat 9 September GROOVE DYNAMITE SmokeStop, Ford, Shrewsbury, 6pm. VINI, LINDSAY & ISAAC The trio aims to show a set consisting of original songs and some versions of Beatles songs. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £5, 01597 821762. THE JENTS Malthouse, Ironbridge. THE MORES Great acoustic duo with a mix of songs and styles. Saturday Cafe, The Courtyard, Hereford, 12-2pm, free.

LUKE DOCHERTY BAND Richmond Club, Hereford, 3-5pm. TRIS WALRUND The Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm. HIMLEY DUO Anna Downes (violin) and Tony Bridgewater (piano). Programme includes Beethoven, Bach, Dvorak and Monti. Lion Ballroom, Leominster, 3pm, £12, students £6 from Leominster TIC, 01568 616460. EL SQUID & THE LOCKS Only on sunny Sundays! De Koffie Pot, Bridge St, Hereford, 1pm.

QUIZ Vaga Tavern, Hereford, 8pm.

ACOUSTIC/OPEN MIC NIGHT Yew Tree, Peterstow, 7.30pm.

SKA-TURDAY NIGHT LIVE Live music from Slippery Slope and The Stiff Joints. Chang Thai Bar, 3 Market St, Ludlow, 7pm, 01584 874212.

WARREN JAMES Prince of Wales, Ledbury 4.30pm.

THE DAGGERS Black Lion, Bridge St, Hereford. THE WEEKENDERS The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. CHRIS BIGS LASER DISCO The Bell Inn, Etnam St, Leominster. THE SEARCHERS The Hafren, Newtown, 7.30pm, £20, 01686 614555. ROSS ON WYE BUSKING FESTIVAL Open mic stage and then busk around town. All ages and genres welcome, 9am-4pm. For more info call Nick Penny, 07801 650977. RETRIBUTION Crown and Anchor, Vaults, Bishop’s Castle. ALVIN AND THE ANGRY BARRELS Reet Petite, West St, Leominster, 07484 545368.

FOLK SESSION Arvon Ale House, Temple St, Llandrindod Wells, 4pm.

FLEETWOOD CAVE Queen’s Head, Monmouth, 01600 712767. LIVE JAZZ Plus Sunday roasts. Local quartet plays well-known standards, Latin and blues. Free entry, cocktails, light bits or book a table for lunch. The Cliffe at Dinham, Halton Lane, Ludlow, 12.30-3pm, 01584 872063.

Mon 11 September BRECON TOWN CONCERT BAND Last Night of the Proms. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £12.50/£10, 01874 611622.

Tues 12 September OPEN MIC The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 01497 821762. VINTAGE JAZZ REVIVAL Rose and Crown, Ludlow, 9pm.

BLACK AND BLUES BAND The Plough, Whitecross Rd, Hereford.

Wed 13 September

ALIVE AND BREL This trio of singers brings to life the finest songs of Jacques Brel in their cabaret revue. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 8pm, £12, students £8, 07967 517125.

HANNAH LOCKERMAN Housman’s Cafe and Bar, Church Stretton.

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

OPEN MIC With Stevie Yeomans. The White Horse Inn, Clun. WHISKEY RIVER Nori’s Cafe, Leominster, 7.30pm, £20 includes meal, 01568 612876, please book.

Thurs 14 September PHIL BEER Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7.30pm, £15/£13, 01982 552555. PAUL PARKER & ALL THE RIGHT FRIENDS Crown and Anchor, Vaults, Bishop’s Castle. ROBERT BROWN A tantalising mix of psycehdelic, folk, blues, jazz and alternative country-rock. Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford, 01952 610888.

Fri 15 September THE STONED CHERRIES The Bell, Yarpole, 9pm. TALGARTH MALE CHOIR The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £5, 01497 821762. OPEN MIC Reet Petite, West St, Leominster, 07484 545368. MICE IN A MATCHBOX & DAN NICHOLS De Koffie Pot, Bridge St, Hereford, 9pm. LIVE MUSIC Dun Cow, Shrewsbury. MAZ MITRENKO Rock and blues covers and original music. The Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford. THE HAWTHORNS Yew Tree, Peterstow, 9pm. PARTY IN THE CASTLE Featuring The Ceilidh Liberation Front. The Castle, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £10£5, part of Abergavenny Food Festival. www.abergavennyfoodfestival.com FRUIT MACHINE Malthouse, Ironbridge. FUNKOMATIC The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. BARRY STEELE & FRIENDS The Roy Orbison Story. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £20, 01874 611622.

Sat 16 September LIVE @ THE WATERFRONT Featuring Daisy White. Waterfront Bar or outside if good weather. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 1-3pm, free, 01874 611622.

MONTGOMERY MUSIC are delighted to present

Severn Baroque

Live Music Every Saturday!

in concert

An evening of wonderful music by Vivaldi, Telemann, Handel and Bach Guest appearance by internationally celebrated triple harpist Robin Huw Bowen

Saturday September 23rd 7.30pm Montgomery Town Hall Tickets: £9/£7

ALSO: Harp workshops 10:00 - 15:30 Beginners (harps provided) to Advanced with Amanda Munday and Robin Huw Bowen Bookings:

jill.kibble@montgomery-wales.uk Tel 01686 669730

Fri 1

Sat 2 Sat 9

SEPTEMBER MUSIC - Blues Night with Damon T - Call of the Kraken

- Alvin and the Angry Barrels

Fri 15 - Open Mic Sat 16 - Under a Banner

Sat 23 - 57 Fury Fri 29 - Acoustic Night with Damien Russell Sat 30 - Inclosure / Terminal Rage

Open Mic

Every 3rd Friday in the month - 15 September

Jazz and Tapas with Footprints

Every 3rd Wednesday in the month - 20 Sept

Reet Petite, 18 West Street, Leominster

07484 545368

Sun 17 September EIRA / SNOW Queen’s Head, Monmouth, 01600 712767. JEFF CHAPMAN’S ROOSTERS Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4.30pm. LITTLE RUMBA Abergavenny Food Festival TANGERINECAT & STEPHANIE FINEGAN The Hermon Chapel Arts Centre, Oswestry, 8pm, £7, 01691 662196. EL SQUID & THE LOCKS Only on sunny Sundays! De Koffie Pot, Bridge St, Hereford, 1pm.

The Brass Funkeys, Party in the Castle

Sat 16 September LIVE MUSIC Crown and Anchor, Vaults, Bishop’s Castle. UNDER A BANNER Reet Petite, West St, Leominster, 07484 545368. JOHN LAW’S RE-CREATIONS Superb jazz players, with their own take on classic tunes. Saturday Cafe, The Courtyard, Hereford, 12-2pm, free. SONS OF YODA Black Lion, Bridge St, Hereford. XLS The Stag, Llanidloes. PARTY IN THE CASTLE Featuring My Baby, The Brass Funkeys and Dila V & The Odd Beats. The Castle, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £20, part of Abergavenny Food Festival. www.abergavennyfoodfestival.com THE INDIGO MACHINE Malthouse, Ironbridge. BARTOUNE Gypsy jazz and classic songs. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £5, 01497 821762. STEVE TILSTON BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winner and legendary UK folk songwriter. The Ale House, Colwall. Tickets www.pindropevents.co.uk

OAKENGATES ACOUSTIC MUSIC CHARITY DAY Open to musicians who want to come along to play and sing together before the evening concert. Featuring The Work in Progress Barbers Shop Quartet, Black Bear Kiss, XXXX and Accidentally Acoustic. Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford, 01952 610888. ANDY O’BRIEN The Bell Inn, Etnam St, Leominster. ROCK ‘N’ ROLL PARADISE Bursting with over 40 classic songs and features the country’s best tributes to the era’s biggest icons such as Gene Vincent, Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Eddie Cochran and even Elvis. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £23.50/£22.50, 01432 340555. ROCKY ROAD TO RUIN Plough, Whitecross Rd, Hereford. REMI HARRIS TRIO An eclectic mix of original compositions, jazz standards and new arrangements. St Michael & All Angels Church, Kingsland, 7.30pm, £12, 07905 589830. Arts Alive.

STEVIE YEOMANS The Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm. ACOUSTIC SESSION Arvon Ale House, Temple St, Llandrindod Wells, 4pm.

Tues 19 September RUSSELL WATSON The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £40, 01432 340555. OPEN MIC The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 01497 821762. VINTAGE JAZZ REVIVAL Rose and Crown, Ludlow, 9pm.

Wed 20 September TELFORD ACOUSTIC CLUB Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford, 01952 610888. JAZZ & TAPAS With Footprints. Reet Petite, West St, Leominster, 07484 545368. THE DRAGON BAND The Horse and Jockey, Churchstoke, 8pm, free, donations.

Thurs 21 September VIBES JAZZ TRIO Featuring George Cummings and Trev Davies. Andrew Logan Museum of Sculpture, Berriew, 8pm, £12 in advance, £15 on the door, under 16s £6, under 10s free, 01686 640689.

THE BLACK AND BLUES BAND Acoustic set. The Left Bank, Bridge St, Hereford. SULTANA BROTHERS Lydbury North Village Hall, 7.30pm, ticket only, 01588 680454. MONTERAY JACK & THE MALCONTENTS The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

POSITIVELY FOURTH STREET Concert featuring Ben Bowden playing Bob Dylan, Paul Simon and Phil Ochs. Town Hall, Bishop’s Castle, 7.30pm, £10, 01588 630023.

Stoned Cherries

WHOSE HANDS Yew Tree, Peterstow, 9pm. THE BLACK AND BLUES BAND The Wheatsheaf, Frankwell, Shrewsbury. ADAM HODSON Malthouse, Ironbridge.

Fontanella, Early Music at Discoed

Thurs 21 September TROY REDFERN BAND Crown and Anchor, Vaults, Bishop’s Castle. BARRON KNIGHTS Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £19.50, 01743 281281.

Fri 22 September 52 SKIDOO The Joint is Jumpin’. A music show incorporating elements of comedy and theatre, set in a 1920’s Harlem rent party where 52 Skidoo perform authentic music. Silvester Horne Institute, Church Stretton, 7.30pm, £12/£6, 01694 720132. Arts Alive. EUPONISM The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. OMEGA TWO Jazz, blues, soul and a little bit of spice. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £5, 01497 821762. SAM THOMAS & MIKE WHITTAKER De Koffie Pot, Bridge St, Hereford, 9pm. SIMON DEELEY’S BLUE HAZE QUARTET ‘From the Blue Hills’. Jazz pianist Simon Deeley playing styles from the lively Latin-jazz through the in-thegroove-jazz to gentle reflective ballads. With guest vocalist, Steve Hollinghurst. St Andrew’s Church, Presteigne, 7.30pm, £10 to include a glass of wine from Winnie’s Newsagents or 01544 267777 or 07890 303681. LADIES FASHION SHOW & POP UP SHOP Ex High Street fashion at 50% or more off. Clothing available to try on band buy. Knighton Hotel, Broad St, Knighton, 7.30pm, start, £5, 01544 267898. In aid of Air Ambulance & Rotary Charities.

EARLY MUSIC AT DISCOED ‘Sonatas of Handel’s London’. Philip Torby and David Hatcher are joined by Sharon Lindo (violin) and Hilary Norris (harpsichord) for an evening of solo and trio sonatas. Upper House, Discoed, Presteigne, 7.30pm, £15 includes a drink, 07989 091949. STIFF WITNESS Dun Cow, Shrewsbury. GILAD ATZMON & THE ORIENT HOUSE ENSEMBLE ‘The Spirit of Trane’. Tribute to John Coltrane’s music. The Hermon Chapel Arts Centre, Oswestry, 8pm, £10, 01691 662196. WILD WILLY BARRATT’S FRENCH CONNECTION ‘A Mange-Tout Far’ featuring charismatic French singer Aurora Coison. Lington Village Hall, near Ross on Wye, 7pm, pre-book tickets £12, 07974 484141. ROCKY ROAD TO RUIN Rock and pop covers. The Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford. BEYOND THE BARRICADE The blockbusting two hour show is all performed live, recreating West End and Broadway hit songs. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £23, 01432 340555.

Sat 23 September LIVE @ THE WATERFRONT Featuring McCarthyism. Waterfront Bar or outside if good weather. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 1-3pm, free, 01874 611622.

BISHOP’S CASTLE MICHAELMAS FAIR Steam engine and vintage vehicle processions, lantern procession, street theatre, live music, dance, street markets, exhibitions. Town Hall selling traditional real ale. Bishop’s Castle, midday until late, £5, under 12s free. WYSON Crown and Anchor, Vaults, Bishop’s Castle. EARLY MUSIC AT DISCOED ‘Woods so Wild’. Featuring Fontanella a recorder ensemble. Upper House, Discoed, Presteigne, 8pm, £15 includes a drink. Buffet supper from 6pm, £18.50 includes a drink, 07989 901949. 57 FURY Reet Petite, West St, Leominster, 07484 545368. NIGHT AT THE RACES Edgton Village Hall, £10, £5 children, includes supper. Bar and raffle, 01588 680503 to book. In aid of Edgton VH. THE ENDINGS The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. SEVERN BAROQUE Programme includes Telemann, Handel, Vivaldi and Bach with guest appearance by triple harpist Robin Huw Bowen. Montgomery Town Hall, 7.30pm, £9/£7, 01686 669730. (See music workshops). THE RONALDOS Ska, punk and pop. The Bell Inn, Etnam St, Leominster. FORFEITS Black Lion, Bridge St, Hereford. PHOENIX Plough, Whitecross Rd, Hereford. LEDBURY COMMUNITY BRASS BAND Last Night of the Proms, presenting an evening of music, singing and fun. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7.30pm, £8, students £4, 07967 517125.

My Baby, Party in the Castle, 16 Sept

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.

Sat 23 September SONIC BOOM Malthouse, Ironbridge. LITTLE RUMBA Kington Walking Festival. The Burton Hotel, Kington, 8pm, £7.50, www.kingtonwalks.org UNDERCOVER The Stag, Llanidloes. RHYDIAN, RICHARD & ADAM Welsh stars come together with their live band for an evening of classical arias and contemporary songs. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, 01600 719401. PENDYRUS MALE VOICE CHOIR Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £12.50/£10, 01874 611622. RED HOT BOOGIE BOYS The Sixties Experience. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, 01885 488575.

Sun 24 September THE SUNDAY EVENING CHILL A relaxed evening of music from local bands and artists. The Red Lion, Knighton, 7.30pm, 01547 428080.

Wed 27 September JAZZ SPECIAL Featuring Orjan Hulten Orion, one of Sweden’s foremost saxophonists and improvisers. Queen’s Head, Monmouth, 01600 712767. JAMES HICKMAN Housman’s Cafe and Bar, Church Stretton. CRAVEN ARMS MALE VOICE CHOIR ‘Seeing and Singing Shropshire’. Singing Salopian songs, with screening of photographs. Ashford Carbonel Village Hall, 7pm, stgilesludford@gmail.com or 01584 872522. THE DRAGON BAND The Horse and Jockey, Churchstoke, 8pm, free, donations.

Thurs 28 September

ADAM HODSON The Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm.

SINCERELY YOURS: THE VERA LYNN STORY Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 2.30pm, £14.50, 01743 281281.

JIMMI WHITEWOLF & BAND OF TRAMPS Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4.30pm.

OPEN MIC NIGHT Hosted by Howard & Clare. Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford, 01952 610888.

EL SQUID & THE LOCKS Only on sunny Sundays! De Koffie Pot, Bridge St, Hereford, 1pm.

ELLES BAILEY Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 8pm.

DUNCAN HONEYBOURNE ‘Piano Portraits’. Music by Delius, Howells, Vaughan Williams and Alwyn. Lion Ballroom, Leominster, 3pm, £12, students £6 from Leominster TIC, 01568 616460. THE REBELS Lichfield Vaults, Church St, Hereford, 4pm. THE DRIFT Queen’s Head, Monmouth, 01600 712767. FOLK SESSION Arvon Ale House, Temple St, Llandrindod Wells, 4pm.

Tues 26 September VINTAGE JAZZ REVIVAL Rose and Crown, Ludlow, 9pm. OPEN MIC The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 01497 821762.

TOOT SUITE HORN ENSEMBLE A recital of classical and musical theatre favourites. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, lunchtime, £5. £7.50 with tea and cake, 01874 611622.

PETER DYKE Organ concert. Email your audience request to peter.dyke@herefordcathedral.org by 24 Sept. Hereford Cathedral, 1.15pm, retiring collection.

ANDY AND MARGARET WATCHORN Traditional tunes, songs and stories from Northumberland, featuring Northumbrian smallpipes, fiddle, hummelchen, guitar and voice. Methodist Church, Broad St, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £8, under 12s free, pay on the door. MISS LED Crown and Anchor, Vaults, Bishop’s Castle. G4 An evening of classic and romantic music. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £30, 01743 281281.

Fri 29 September BARBARA DICKSON WITH NICK HOLLAND With support from Anthony Toner. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £25/£23, 01874 611622. AIRBAG Malthouse, Ironbridge. THAT’LL BE THE DAY The Hafren, Newtown, 7.30pm, £24.50/£23.50, 01686 614555.

DAWSON Dun Cow, Shrewsbury. LITTLE RUMBA An eclectic mix where East Europe meets South America and jazz and blues meets R&B. The Clive, Bromfield Rd, Ludlow, 8pm, 01584 856565. ACOUSTIC NIGHT With Damien Russell. Reet Petite, West St, Leominster, 07484 545368. A CELEBRATION OF LIGHT IN WORDS AND MUSIC It will include words from Gerard Manley Hopkins, Laurie Lee, RS Thomas and Dylan Thomas, plus a new poem by Edward Storey. Music will be performed by singers and musicians directed by Sue Harris. St Michael’s Church, Discoed, near Presteigne, 7.30pm, £8 on the door, including light refreshments. THE PAPRIKA BLUES BAND The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. THE COAL PORTERS Featuring ex-Long Ryder Sid Griffin. The Old Mill, Llanidloes, 7.30pm, £10 from The Old Mill or WeGotTickets.com or £12 on the door, 01686 412008. ALCOHOUSTICS Alan Cook on guitar and Ali Park on vocals. De Koffie Pot, Bridge St, Hereford, 9pm. THE WHISKEY RIVER BOYS The Yew Tree, Peterstow, 9pm. WHALEBONE The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 8pm, £10, 01952 728911. CATRIN FINCH The former Royal Harpist to HRH Prince Charles. Programme includes JS Bach, Debussy, Patterson, Salzedo, Rota, Piazzolla and Godefroid. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £15/£13, 01873 850805. THE FUTURES BAND The Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford. 1940’S EARLY BIRD PARTY NITE Vintage singer and trumpeter, Ricky Hunter, plus Amanda Beaumont and video DJ Peter Phillips. 40s dress encouraged. Town Hall, Welshpool, 7.30pm, £6, 01686 614555. OPEN MIC Hosted by Mark from Rhythm Thieves. Sun Inn, Leintwardine, 8pm. LIVE DINNER JAZZ Local quartet plays well-known standards, Latin and blues. Free entry, cocktails, light bites or book a table for lunch. The Cliffe at Dinham, Halton Lane, Ludlow, 8-10.30pm, 01584 872063.

Two Blondes and a Harp

KINSTRIFE Plough, Whitecross Rd, Hereford. JACKIE MCSHEE’S PENTANGLE Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £18, 01584 878141. MUCH WENLOCK MALE VOICE CHOIR With guests, Barrow Male Voice Choir, Cumbria. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7.30pm, £10, 01952 728911. SLOWBURNER Ludlow Brewery, The Railway Shed, Ludlow, 01584 873291.

Fri 29 September SPIRIT OF THE BLITZ Celebrating the best of British wartime entertainment as part of Welshpool 1940’s weekend. Welshpool Town Hall, 2pm, £8.50/£6.50, 01686 614555. BUDDY HOLLY & THE CRICKETERS The Pavilion, Spa Rd, Llandrindod Wells, 7.30pm, £15 early bird, £18/£15, 01597 258118.

Sat 30 September LIVE @ THE WATERFRONT Featuring Pangolin. Waterfront Bar or outside if good weather. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 1-3pm, free, 01874 611622. PHOENIX Black Lion, Bridge St, Hereford. INCLOSURE / TERMINAL RAGE Reet Petite, West St, Leominster, 07484 545368. KARAOKE Vaga Tavern, Hereford, 7.30pm. HEREFORD RIVER CARNIVAL FUNDRAISER With live music in the Left Bank, Bridge St, Hereford, £10 tickets from www. herefordrivercarnival.bigcartel.com LIVE MUSIC The Stag, Llanidloes. WELSHPOOL VINTAGE TEA DANCE A-Train Swing reliving that bygone era through music and fashion. Vintage DJ, music and dancing. Welshpool Church House, 2pm, £5, 01686 614555. 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. LIVE MUSIC Crown and Anchor, Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

SUPER SONIC DISCO The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £10, 01497 821762. BLITZ BALL Featuring The Ashby Little Big Band. Due to rationing, patrons are required to supply their own supper and encouraged to dress in either civilian or military 1940s clothing. Welshpool Town Hall, 7.30pm, £11, 01686 614555. BOUNCING BETTY Malthouse, Ironbridge. WHISKY RIVER BOYS Martin Blake and Aidan Sheehan with all the best in roots and Americana. Saturday Cafe, The Courtyard, Hereford, 12-2pm free. THE CARPENTERS STORY With live musicians and lavish arrangements. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £24.50-£22.50, 01743 281281. RHYDIAN, RICHARD & ADAM The Hafren, Newtown, 8pm, £25, VIP, Front Row Seat, and meet and greet £75, 01686 614555. JOHN OTWAY AND THE BIG BAND (Standing gig). Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8.30pm, £16.50, 01743 281281. MUMBO JUMBO Close harmony, eclectic, electric acoustic. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, 01885 488575.

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.

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. EL SQUID & THE LOCKS Only on sunny Sundays! De Koffie Pot, Bridge St, Hereford, 1pm. HAY MUSIC Featuring Jayson Gillham (piano). Programme includes Bach and Chopin. Dostone House, Dorstone, 3pm, £15, www.haymusic.org 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.

Mon 2 October 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. 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. 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.

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

Planet Idloes presents…

THE COAL PORTERS

Featuring ex-Long Ryder

SID GRIFFIN

Friday 29 September 2017 at: The Old Mill Llanidloes, Powys SY18 6BZ 01686 412008 Doors 7.30pm

Tickets £10 in advance from The Old Mill or WeGotTickets.com; £12 on the door

Wed 4 October TELFORD ACOUSTIC CLUB Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford, 01952 610888. 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 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.

LOTTIE O’LEARY STONE CARVER

BEKKI CAMERON & FRIENDS De Koffie Pot, Bridge St, Hereford, 9pm. CLUN VALLEY BEER FESTIVAL White Horse Inn, Clun.

80’S VINYL DISCO The Left Bank, Bridge St, Hereford, 8pm, £10, 01432 361050.

GROOVE CITY Malthouse, Ironbridge.

SULTANA BROTHERS Plough, Whitecross Rd, Hereford.

THE EXECUTIVES The Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford.

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.

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 ARCADIA MUSIC EVENT 3 With illustrations from the full line up of Arcadians, Roger Nichols unwraps the music and personalities of the French music in this year’s festival. Then, after tea and cake, Hugh Webb lets us into the mysteries of the harp in a lecture demonstration. 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. BRUNCH AND CAR WASH Edgton Village Hall, 10am-12pm, £5, phone 01588 680366 to book. In aid of Edgton VH. CLUN VALLEY BEER FESTIVAL Featuring Whiskey River Duo. White Horse Inn, Clun. CERI RIDGE TRADING COMPANY Album launch. The Hafren, Newtown, 8pm, £7, 01686 614555. COST-A-LIVIN CHARITY REUNION GIG Cost-A Livin band members reuniting to celebrate the msuic and the community that made them popular, all in the name of good causes. Baskerville Hall Hotel, Clyro, 8pm.

Ceri Ridge Trading Company

h.Art @ Stockton Bury Gardens. No. 37 ‘out of nature’ @ Newport House

www.lottieolearystonecarver.co.uk

SONIC HIGHWAY Vaga Tavern, Hereford, 9pm.

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 LORISE ELTON Lichfield Vaults, Church St, Hereford, 4pm. THE WHISKEY RIVER QUARTET The Old Railway Garden Centre Cider & Perry Festival, Three Cocks, 12pm & 2pm. 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.

Conquest Theatre Bromyard

WEA HEREFORD BRANCH Adult Courses available Autumn 2017

Charity No. 1112775

5-8 week morning courses in Hereford City: N. American Art of the Native Indians & Afro-Americans 17thC European Paintings: Narrative & Domestic Life & Poetry of Philip Larkin Development of Standard Gauge Railways in S. Wales & the Borders Fee remission may be available for those in receipt of income related benefits, please ring to check. Short Course 10am-12.30pm Cost £22 Weds 18th Oct & 1st Nov Turning Memories into Memoirs Study Day 10am-4pm Cost £22 Thurs 23rd Nov: Local Geology: Pioneering 19thC research, rocks & fossils AGM Weds 18th Oct 7pm Guest Speaker Samantha Craig: The Marden Bell Brochures available at Herefordshire Libraries For more information or to book your place contact 01531 634460 or 01981 251801 Email: herefordbranch@wea.org.uk

Further courses and workshops in Spring 2018.

Live on Stage

Sat 16 September 7.30pm Our Star Theatre Company present “NOBBO” A double bill of one act plays Sat 23 September 7.30pm RED HOT BOOGIE BOYS present The Sixties Experience Sat 30 September 7.30pm MUMBO JUMBO - a close harmony, eclectic, electric acoustic

Live Broadcasts

Thurs 7 September 7.45pm JOHN LE CARRE An evening with George Smiley Thurs 21 September 7.30pm KING LEAR (Globe Theatre live)

Films

All films 7.30pm, £6/£5.50 Fri 1 September HIDDEN FIGURES (PG) Fri 15 September GOING IN STYLE (PG)

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

Music Workshops

Wed 30 August - Sat 2 September HARP SUMMER SCHOOL Offering a workshop for up to 40 young people and adults, led by Harriet Earis, Eleanor Turner and Adriano Sangineto. Gwernyfed High School, £185/£135, £85 full time students, 07890 142929. Fri 1 - Sun 3 September DELIGHTFUL SINGING WEEKEND Camp or daily visitor. All inclusive of art materials, singing workshops, homemade meals and refreshments. From 4pm Fri - 2pm Sun. Montgomery, 078284 13484. Sat 2 September THE BIG SING Rogers and Hammerstein. Led by West End performers teaching a medley of songs from a West End musical, working towards and end of workshop presentation for family and friends. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 12-6pm, £25, 07908 853914. Starting Fri 8 September LLANFAIR SINGERS Resume rehearsals. New members, (especially tenors and basses), are welcome. We are a non-auditioned, community choir, numbering around 50, who perform a wide variety of styles and periods of music. Rehearsals are held in the Everest Hall, Llanfair Waterdine on Fridays at 7.30. For further information please telephone Graham Trew on 01547 510327. Sat 9 SeptemberA BORDER MARCHES EARLY MUSIC FORUM The Josquin Orbit. Music by Josquin des Prez, Isaac, Obrecht and Van Weerbeke. A workshop for singers, sackbuts, curtals, recorders (alto downward) and viols. Tutor: Peter Syrus. The Village Hall, Lydbury North, SY7 8AU, 10am-4.30pm. £14 for Early Music Fora members, £16 for non-members, £5 for students. Prior booking essential. Contact Margaid Nickalls on 01588 676131 or margaid@btinternet.com For further details and an application form see www.bmemf.org.uk Sat 23 September GILAD ATZMON: PRIMACY OF THE EAR Learn about the secrets of improvisation and playing by ear from experienced tutor and top-notch jazz musican Gilad Atzmon. All ability levels welcome. The Hermon Chapel Arts Centre, Oswestry, 10.30am-12.30pm, £7, 01691 662196. Sat 23 & Sun 24 September EARLY MUSIC AT DISCOED A two-day workshop for singers and players of orchestral instruments. Handel’s settings of the Te Deum. Upper House, Discoed, near Presteigne, 9.30am-4.30pm with a final run-through at 4.30pm on Sunday when family/friends are welcome to come and listen. £30 per day or £55 for both (this includs tea/coffee, bring your own lunch), 07989 091949.

Sat 23 September HARP WORKSHOPS Ever wanted to try the harp? Complete beginners workshop with Amanda Munday, harps provided £40. IntermediateAdvanced harpist? Improve your skills with Robin Huw Bowen (bring your own harp), £35. Montgomery Town Hall, 10am-3.30pm, 01686 669730. Sat 23, Sat 30 September & 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. Sunday 24 September SHROPSHIRE HARMONY QUIRE Present a West Gallery Music Workshop led by Sally Drage. Singers and instrumentalists (e.g. flute, clarinet, bassoon, violin, cello) welcome. 11am - 4.30pm, Lydbury North Village Hall, SY7 8AU. £12 includes coffee, etc. but bring lunch - your own or food to share. For more information and to book a place contact Dave Bissitt : bosky@btinternet.com or 01938 570446. Fri 29 September - Mon 2 October SONG WRITING With Ali Burns and Helen Chadwick. Hill Cottage Retreat Centre, Rhos-y-Meirch, Knighton, 01547 520044, www.hillcottageretreats.co.uk Sat 30 September RICK WILSON DRUM WORKSHOP Explore Indian, African and South American styles of drumming with this on-going series of autumn workshops. For adults and children aged 7+. The Hermon Chapel Arts Centre, Oswestry, 12-2pm, £7, 01691 662196. Sat 30 September COME AND SING WITH JOHN RUTTER The Brecon Singers hosting. The event runs from 11am-4.45pm, £20 to include hire of music. Tickets by advance purchase only, limited numbers, www.breconsingers.com, 07739 260605. 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. 10.30am-5.30pm. 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 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 Monday THE GARRICK SINGERS The Courtyard, Hereford, 12-1.30pm and 2-3.30pm. £5 per session, 01432 340555.

Globe at hay: Creative Chef The globe at hay are looking for an inventive chef to help create a new menu working alongside new management. The Globe at hay is a busy cafe and restaurant serving lunch and dinner and catering for private events in the beautiful riverside town of Hay-on-Wye. We pride ourselves on making fantastic dishes using the best local produce and supporting community businesses. The position involves adhering to food preparation/ cooking standards, food purchasing and storage and managing daily kitchen operations. You must be a team player with the ability to learn quickly. This is an exciting new role with the unique opportunity for the successful candidate to have creative input not just into the globe’s food service, but also in its overall success as a hub for all things creative. We are looking for people with a dynamic, charismatic and personable attitude. An interest in music and the arts is desirable but not essential. Experience in a kitchen environment is essential. Full time position including weekends/evenings. Salary dependent on experience.

To apply, please email alex.farrell@globeathay.co.uk or call 01497821762

Monday ALIVE & KICKIN’ CHOIR Old Muse, Glamorgan St, Brecon, 7-9pm, £5 public, £3 students/staff. tanyawalkermusic@hotmail.com Mondays BRECON TOWN BAND REHEARSALS Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 01874 623650. Mondays BEAT IT - DRUMMING FOR DEMENTIA Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 1-3pm, free, 07875 090946. 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. Monday BANDAMANIA Traditional dance music from far and wide. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne 7.15pm, 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. 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. 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. Tuesday WHITTON VOICES Mixed community choir. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 8-10pm, £6. All welcome. Led by Sue Harris, 01547 550158. Wednesdays PLAY IT BY EAR for all melody instruments. Learn essential repertoire and take part in local pub sessions. This sociable course will develop your musicianship and understanding of folk traditions. Expert guidance from tutor Kitty Greenwood. New course starts September 20th, Craven Arms 7.30 to 9.30 p.m. Booking essential. For full details contact Kitty 01584 841564 folkfiddleteacher@gmail.com 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. Wednesday LUDLOW LARKS COMMUNITY CHOIR Led by Polly Bolton. Songs from around the world. Ludlow Women’s Centre, 7.30pm-9.30pm. 01584 823609 or info@oak-barn.co.uk or www.jollypages.co.uk/larks Wednesday DRUMMING FOR DEMENTIA The Courtyard, Hereford, 2-3.30pm, £2 per session, 01432 340555. Thursday EDGE CHAMBER CHOIR Auditioned chamber choir led by Ros Crouch. Friends Meeting House, Ludlow, 7.30-9.30pm. 01584 841053 or ros.crouch@gmail.com Thursday BELLA ACAPPELLA 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. First Thursdays BLACK HILL TUNE CLUB 2pm at the Crown Inn Longtown. Free. 01432 263495. 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 Friday MUSIC TIME For under 5s. The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury, 10.30am-11.30am, 01743 234970. Friday FAMILY MUSIC MAKERS Fun sessions for parents and toddlers 12.30-2pm, £4 per adult and child pair, under 1s free. The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.

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band directory APPLEBY KINSEY a contemporary folk and jazz quartet: acoustic guitar, flute, saxophones, double bass, two female vocalists. A large repertoire of original songs from tender, lyrical, slightly dark, to up-tempo latin jazz and folk. Live original music with authenticity and sophistication for events, festivals, weddings, clubs. www.applebykinsey.com or call Ken on 07979 542 449. 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 octaine 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. 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 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 French-themed specialities (Timoléon pour vos soirées francaises). For info call Tim on 01743 719438, or Rich 01743 718612. Email tim@melomanics.co.uk. Website www.melomanics.co.uk 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

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.

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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

theatre The Six-Sided Man

Tues 12, 19 & 26 September IT’S A VICAR’S LIFE! A light-hearted, living history interpretation of the lives and exploits of some of the colourful historical characters who have lived and worked at the Cathedral since the Middle Ages. Start at the Welcome Desk, Hereford Cathedral, 4pm, £5, booking essential, 01432 374210.

PERFORMANCE September & 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? 27 & 28 Sept - Bromfield VH, 7.30pm. 29 Sept - Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 7.30pm. 30 Sept - Leintwardine Community Centre, 7.30pm. 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 Until Sat 2 September ANNE BOLEYN HERE TO THERE PRODUCTIONS. A historical drama telling the story of Henry VIII’s notorious second wife. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm, £17/£13, 01432 340555. Until Sat 2 September MURDER MYSTERY Prepare for a gripping night of mystery and murder as the plot thickens. Berrington Hall, near Leominster, HR6 0DQ, 7pm, £60 includes a drink, canapes on arrival and twocourse dinner, 01432 340555. Thurs 7 - Sat 9 September A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM An enchanted forest, Puck and his musical fairy band told a tale of lovers, mechanicals and magical mayhem. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, £15/£13, students £7.50, 01743 281281. Sat 9 September UNDER MIILK WOOD THEATR SILURES. Dylan Thomas’ only play conjures a vivd picture of the life, loves, hopes and dreams of the inhabitants of Llareggub. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £13, 01600 772467.

Sat 9 September THE SIX SIDED MAN Starring Nicholas Collett, and inspired by the cult novel ‘The Dice Man’, the show follows the story of a psychiatrist who decides to make every decision by following options given to the dice. The Courtyard, Hereford, 8pm, £13/£11, 01432 340555.

Wed 13 - Sat 16 September CONTRACTIONS HERE TO THERE PRODUCTIONS. ‘Come in. Sit down. How are you?’ Emma’s been seeing Darren. She thinks she’s in love. Her boss thinks she’s in breach of contract. The situation needs to be resolved. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £12/£10, 01432 340555. Thurs 14 - Sat 16 September APRIL IN PARIS John Godber’s comedy about Al and Bet who live a humdrum life until they win a ‘Romantic Break for 2 in Paris’. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £10, 01600 772467. Fri 15 September FINDING JOY VAMOS THEATRE COMPANY. Based on the true-life story of Danny, an 18 year old boy who looked after his grandmother, Joy as she made her way through middle and late stage dementia. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £15/£12, 01432 340555. Fri 15 & Sat 16 September THE YELLOW BOX A MARKET THEATRE SHOWCASE PRODUCTION for amateur writers. Paul Costello’s original satire finds six bigwigs who after much strife on Planet Earth consider how best to achieve lasting peace in Eurocratica. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7.30pm, £8, students £4, 07967 517125, Sat 16 September NOBBO OUR STAR THEATRE COMPANY present a double bill of one act plays. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, 01885 488575. Tues 19 September GROWTH Tobes is young, free and having a ball. He’s successfully ignored his lump for two years but it’s starting to get in the way. So now there are pants to be dropped and decisions to be made... It’s a real ball ache. A comedy about growing up and manning up. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £12/£10, 01874 611622. Thurs 21 September FORBIDDEN NIGHTS CIRCUS JUST GOT SEXY Think Cirque du Soleil meets Magic Mike. Circus artists will perform heart-racing tricks in an electric fusion of routines with the ultimate Forbidden Tease. A fun, sexy and classy evening for all. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £20, 01432 340555. Fri 22 September NOBBO AND TOP BANANA OUR STAR THEATRE COMPANY. A double bill of one-act comedies by David Pollard. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7.30pm, £10, students £8, 07967 517125.

Fri 22 September YOUR BARD Come and meet Shakespeare himself and take the lid off a legend in your local! Written and performed by Nicholas Collett. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £15/£14, students £7.50, 01743 281281. Thurs 21 & Mon 25 September NOT ABOUT HEROES FLYING BRIDGE THEATRE COMPANY & SEABRIGHT PRODUCTIONS. The story of celebrated WWI poets, Wilfred Owen and Siegfried Sassoon, who met in hospital in 1917 and bonded over a mutual hatred of war and love of poetry. 21 Sept - Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £15, 01600 772467. 25 Sept - Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £14, 01873 850805. Fri 29 September OVER THE TOP FORUM THEATRE. Play with post performance discussion on the subject of militarisation in British schools; bring along your views and an open mind! Suitable for ages 14+. The Hermon Chapel Arts Centre, Oswestry, 8pm, free, 01691 662196. Fri 29 September, 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+. 29 Sept - Steiner Academy, Hereford, 7.30pm, £10/£6/£30, 01981 540221. 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 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. 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 with houses such 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

MUSICAL THEATRE & OPERA Tues 12 - Sat 23 September THE WEDDING SINGER Join the party of the year at this hilarious musical based on the smash hit Adam Sadler film, starring Ray Quinn. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, £39-£23, 01743 281281. Thurs 21 - Sat 23 September SHOUT CONCEPT PLAYERS. The Mod Musical, a musical which takes audiences back to the music, styles and freedom of the 1960s. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £12, 01873 850805. Wed 27 Sept TOSCA THE RUSSIAN STATE OPERA. A melodrama full of love and betrayal, where love and politics collide. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £37-£29, concessions £2 off, 01743 281281. 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.

CHILDREN’S THEATRE Fri 1 September POP: A MAGICAL COMEDY SHOW Featuring Christian Lee; our hapless hero. Be astounded in this totally word-free clown and magic show that follows his exciting adventures at sea. Mr Bean meets Charlie Chaplin in this mind-blowing feast of illusion, comedy and massive balloon. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 2pm, £8.50/£7.50, 01982 552555. Sat 9 September SUDDENLY! REALLY BIG PANTS THEATRE. A story of Red, who loves bedtime stories at Grandma’s. A storytelling show for ages 5+. Audiences can design their own pants as a free pre-activity before the show! The Courtyard, Hereford, 11am, £7.50, 01432 340555. Sat 23 September SID’S SHOW: DEEP SEA DISCOVERY Cbeebies star Sid takes to the stage in a fantastic funfilled adventure! A highly engaging, interactive experience crammed with games, songs, poems, even a little bit of magic. A free pre-activity from 10.30am to create an aquarium! The Courtyard, Hereford, 11am, £13/£11, 01432 340555. Thurs 5, Fri 6 & Sun 8 October DINOSAUR DETECTIVES CLYDEBUILT PUPPET THEATRE. Rod puppets, shadow play and large scale projections show the fascination, fun and conflict surrounding the search for Dinosaurs. 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. 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.

DRAMA WORKSHOPS Tues 12 September OPEN AUDITIONS FOR THEATRE PANTOMIME Talented girls from across Shropshire for an exciting performance opportunity in Theatre Severn’s pantomime, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Applicants must be aged 9-15 and under 5ft 4”. Registration 4pm and will take approx. 2 hours. Full commitment is required from rehearsal period to performance 17 Nov - 7 Jan. Further information www.theatresevern.co.uk or 01743 281281. 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.

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 for details or visit 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.

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 Kate Ganderton. 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

word Poetry & Storytelling

Fri 1 September THE GOLDEN OAK The magic of British trees through stories and song by renowned storyteller, Cat Weatherill. Willow Globe Theatre, Penlanole, Llanwrthwl, Llandrindod Wells, 7pm, £10/£5, 01597 811487. Fri 8 September & Fri 6 October BLAST! STORYTELLING SERIES, BEAUTIFUL LIES & STARTLING TRUTHS 8 Sept - The Hoken Field: a Riever’s Tale with Nick Hennessey. Existing between worlds, between laws, the Scottish Borders are mysterious, a place of secrets, 8pm. 6 Oct - 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 9 September POETRY MARATHON A free poetry festival supporting people displaced by war and violence. Knighton Community Centre, Knighton, LD7 1DR from 11am. With high quality published poets and musicians, bookstall, exhibition and refreshments. Featuring Steve Griffiths, Bill Thomas, Frances Field (Marches Poet), Philip Wells, Rhiannon Hooson, Lyndon Davies, Chris Kinsey, Nicholas Murray (Rack Press), Nadia Kingsley, Amanda Lawrence (reader), Mike Shaw (reader), Allen Fisher, Gareth Owen, Dr Vole, Meg Cox, Camilla Saunders (music), Mick Greenway, Jean Atkin, Graham Trew (singer), Richard Lewis (piano), Poetry in Presteigne Group, Helena Paul and Camilla Saunders, Roger Garfitt, Lynden & Gareth Rees-Roberts. Further details www.poetrymarathon2017.com Mon 11 September POETRY IN PRESTEIGNE The autumn/winter Poetry in Presteigne programme returns with the first reading of the season featuring two well-known local poets, John Sewell - The Imbolc Bride & Bursting the Clouds (Cape) and Colin Sutherill Einstein’s Bumblebee & Ogd (Red Squirrel Press). The Radnorshire Arms Hotel, Presteigne, 7.30pm, £5 & student £2 on the door, 01544 267418, www.poetryinpresteigne.org Thurs 28 September POETRY JAM: WORDZ N SOUNDZ A monthly session of performance poetry of all styles from slam to jam. The Hermon Chapel Arts Centre, Oswestry, 7.30pm, free, 01691 662196. Fri 29 September A CELEBRATION OF LIGHT IN WORDS AND MUSIC It will include words from Gerard Manley Hopkins, Laurie Lee, RS Thomas and Dylan Thomas, plus a new poem by Edward Storey. Music will be performed by singers and musicians directed by Sue Harris. St Michael’s Church, Discoed, near Presteigne, 7.30pm, £8 on the door, including light refreshments. 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, home of Stinkbomb and Ketchup-face and some very bad badgers. Hereford Library, Broad St, 11am, £2.

Comedy

Fri 8 & Fri 22 September HEINEKEN COMEDY CLUB 8 Sept - Featuring Carl Donnelly, Robin Morgan and Bilal Zafar. 22 Sept - Featuring Steve Bugeja, Rose Mafafeo and Kieran Boyd. Suitable for ages 18+. The Courtyard, Hereford, 8pm, £12.50, 01432 340555. Sun 10 September PHILL JUPITUS: JUPLICITY Stand-up comedian, poet, improviser and TV stalwart. For ages 14+. Courtyard, Hereford, 8pm, £16, 01432 340555. Tues 12 September & Tues 10 October COMEDY AND CURRY NIGHT 12 Sept - Featuring Lukas Kirby, Doug Norton, Matt MacCarthey and The Frasco Fools, Gary Delaney and compere Nick Clarke. 10 Oct - 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. Fri 15 September S.O.S. SUPERSTARS ON STAGE An indoor festival of comedy, poetry and music staged by comedian Peter Slater, alias Randolph Tempest. The Hermon Chapel Arts Centre, Oswestry, 8pm, £7, 01691 662196. Fri 15 September NICHOLAS PARSONS - A LAUGH A MINUTE Live on stage. A simple title for a wholly out of the ordinary event. A live show full of humour, comedy and acutely observed characterisations. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm, 01584 811442. Fri 15, Sun 17 & Fri 22 September JEREMY HARDY LIVE 2017 Established as one of Britain’s best alternative stand-ups, Jeremy is unafraid to mix his socialist politics into his topical act. 15 Sept - The Hafren, Newtown, 8pm, £14, 01686 614555. 17 Sept - The Courtyard, Hereford, 8pm, £15/£6, 01432 340555. 22 Sept - Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 8pm, £14, 01600 772467. Sat 16 September TOM ALLEN: ABSOLUTELY The sharply dressed, well-spoken, disparagingly camp son of working class Bromley, Tom Allen embarks on his debut solo tour. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 8pm, £13, 01584 878141.

Sun 17 September MARK WATSON The material will be a mixture of the classic and the never-before-seen. An in some cases a fair bit of it will be about being on a train. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 8pm, £17, 01952 728911.

Tues 5 September LINGEN GARDEN CLUB ‘Flora of Spain’. A talk by Stuart Hedley. Lingen Village Hall, 7.30pm, members £1, visitors £4, 01547 540176.

Fri 22 September COMEDY AT THE OLD MILL Lloyd Langford headlines a full line-up of superb comedians. The Old Mill, High St, Llanidloes, 8pm, £8 in advance, £10 on the door, 01686 412008.

Wed 6 September & Wed 4 October ESCLEYSIDE GARDENING CLUB 6 Sept - ‘The Golden Valley Railway: A History’ with Bob Steele, 7.30pm, £4. 4 Oct - ‘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.

Fri 29 September COMEDY CLUB LITTLE WANDER. Featuring Phill Ellis, Jen Brister and Paul Currie. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 8pm, £10, 01874 611622.

Thurs 7 September LEOMINSTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY Trip to Gloucester Docks. Leaves Leominster Fire Station Car Park at 9.30am. £29 includes two hour canal trip with cream tea, email donald.millar@yahoo.co.uk for details.

Sun 1 October JOEL DOMMETT Star of Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £20, students £17, 01743 281281.

Sat 9 September AN EVENING ABOUT REWILDING Listen to the different perspectives from a panel of experts discussing the contentious subject of ‘Rewilding’. The panel will include playwright Joel Horwood who will be revealing the inspiration behind his new play ‘Wolves Are Coming For You’ commissioned by Pentabus Theatre Company. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £10/£7, 01584 878141.

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.

Talks

Mon 4 September LONGTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY A talk from Professor Steve Edwards on Rowland Vaughan of Turnastone, the man who drowned on the meadows. Longtown Village Hall, 7.30pm, 01432 357085. Tues 5 September KATE ADIE A talk by Kate Adie, BBC Radio 4 presenter. In 2003 Kate published Fighting on the Home Front the Legacy of Women in World War One, and we are privileged to have Kate with us for an evening talking about the Rotherwas women and war. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £15/£12, 01432 340555. Tues 5 September & Tues 3 October THE ARTS SOCIETY : BRECKNOCK 5 Sept - Pearl Anniversary Celebration Lecture. A History of Jewellery from Elizabeth 1 to Elizabeth Taylor with John Benjamin (of Antiques Roadshow fame). 3 Oct - ‘The Camden Town Group’, a talk by Linda Smith. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 2.30pm, £7.50, 01874 611622.

Mon 11 - Sun 17 September CELEBRATING 300 YEARS AT THE PALES 11 Sept - Explore the landscape on a walk led by Derek Turner, 11am-1pm. Discover the Geology with Joe Botting, 2-4pm. 12 Sept - Art at the Pales, 10.30am-4pm. 13 Sept - Quaker Testimonies reflected at The Pales, led by Peter Rivers. 14 Sept - Pales History Day, 10.30am-4pm. 15 Sept - Open Day, 10.30am-4pm. 16 Sept - Pales Peace Choir Concert followed by camp fire and barbecue. 17 Sept - Meeting for Worship, 3pm. The Quaker Meeting House, The Pales, Llandegley, all welcome. www.thepales.org.uk Tues 12 September, Tues 3 October LAW, LIFE AND LANDSCAPE LECTURE 12 Sept - 1217 and All That? The Forest Charter and the Landscape, a talk by Professor John Langton. 3 Oct - Shifting Liberties and other Consequences: 18th & 19th century paintings and poetry made in Britain and Europe, a talk by Professor Allen Fisher. College Hall, Hereford Cathedral, £10 per lecture from shop or www.herefordcathedral.org Booking essential.

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

50,000+ titles; North Herefordshire’s largest indie bookseller; We buy books h.Art 2017: WEFT & WARP 9 - 24 Sept

Specialist in art, design, photography, history, gardening

Also open our superb CAFÉ!

(Launch 9 Sept, 11am-2pm). An exhibition with a textile flavour. Jenni Stuart-Anderson, Su Pascoe, Caroline Everett and Sarah Cage - textiles. Lorenzo Gavarini, Dru Cole and Charlotte Gardiner - artists. Terry Browne - chair-maker and wood carver.

The Bookery, Manor Farm, Brampton Bryan, Bucknell, SY7 0DH Off A4113 Knighton Road. Tel: 01547 530744 OPEN EVERY DAY BOOK LAUNCH: FALSE LIGHTS BY KJ WHITTAKER aardvaark@btconnect.com www.aardvark-books.com Friday 15 Sept, 6-8pm Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm Come and celebrate the launch of Katy’s new book.

Wed 13 September BROMYARD & DISTRICT LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY A talk given by Justin Soper: The Battle of Worcester 1651. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, members free, guests £3. Thurs 14 September FRIENDS OF GRANGE COURT AND GARDENS A meeting to launch this heritage centre and community facility, followed by a talk on ‘The Town Displayed by Peter Holliday. Grange Court, Leominster, 7.30pm, all welcome, 01568 780886. Fri 15 September BOOK LAUNCH: FALSE LIGHTS BY KJ WHITTAKER Come and celebrate the launch of Katy’s new book. An alternative history of Britain after Napolean wins the battle of Waterloo. Aardvark Books, Brampton Bryan, 6-8pm, free, 01547 530744. Costume optional. Fri 15 September FOWNHOPE LOCAL HISTORY GROUP Duncan James will talk on “Timber-framed Buildings: Recent discoveries in & around Herefordshire”. Fownhope New Memorial Hall, 7.30pm. Free to members, visitors welcome £2, 01432 860733. Mon 18 September PLANET EARTH II: CITIES Fredi Devas, producer of BBC Planet Earth II takes us behind the scenes of this ground-breaking BBC documentary series exploring the fastest growing habitat on earth. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, £11.50/£10.50, 01874 611622. Tues 19 September GARWAY HERITAGE GROUP Local historian Christopher Over talks about the nowdemolished Rotherwas House and the Bodenham family who lived there from 1400 to 1920. Garway VIllage Hall, 7.30pm, free members, £4 visitors, including refreshments, 01600 772656. Tues 19 September LUDLOW & MARCHES HUMANISTS ‘Making Sense of Religious Education; A Humanist Perspective’. An exploration by Dr Mike Radford. The Friends Meeting House, St Mary’s Lane, Ludlow, 7.30pm, 01568 770282. Tues 19 September HAMNISH GARDEN CLUB ‘Shady Gardens’. A talk by Ros Bissell. Hamnish Village Hall, near Leominster, 7.30pm, visitors welcome, £3. Wed 20 September ERIC RAVILIOUS: A LIFE IN PICTURES An illustrated lecture by James Russell. The Arts Society, Teme Valley. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 2.15pm, £8 non-members on the door, www.theartssocietytemevalley.org.uk Thurs 21 September SHROPSHIRE HUMANIST GROUP ‘The Ups and Downs of Doing Good’. Lessons from Bwindi, Uganda. An illustrated talk by Gillian Castle. University Centre, Shrewsbury, Guildhall, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, all welcome, donations requested.

Thurs 21 September ADAM HENSON Join farmer and presenter Adam Henson as he shares stories about his farming life, TV career and running the Costwold Farm Park. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £21.50, 01743 281281. Sat 23 September MARTIN PARR The Photo Space, Ludlow, presents this exciting opportunity to meet and hear Martin Parr and see the work of this hugely influetial photographer. Martin will show and talk about his work and judge a competition and there will be a few surprises! Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £15, £12 groups of 4-7, £10 groups of 8+. 01584 878141. Thurs 28 September WELLINGTON PARISH HISTORY SOCIETY ‘Almshouses of Herefordshire’, led by Dr Sylvia Pinches. Wellington Village Hall, 7.30pm, 01432 839109. Fri 29 Sept DESERT ISLAND PICS: JULIET NOBLE Local ice-cream extraordinaire Juliet Noble tells her story. Hosted by Jasper Fforde. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762. Sun 1 October DAVID STARKEY: HENRY VIII: THE FIRST BREXITEER Leading commentator on modern politics David Starkey draws on his unique knowledge of Henry VIII’s reign. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 3pm, £17/£15, students £11, 01743 281281. 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 but not lunch. www.mortimerhistorysociety. org.uk or 01584 831654. 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.

Workshops & Courses Thurs 14 & 28 September, 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

Sat 16 & Sat 30 September BOOK & VINYL FAIR WITH LIVE MUSIC The Hermon Chapel Arts Centre, Oswestry, 10am-5pm, free, 01691 662196. October WEA - HEREFORD BRANCH 5-8 week morning courses. 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. 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 10am-4pm, £22. 23 Nove - Local Geology. 18 Oct - AGM with guest speaker Samantha Craig. Brochures available at Herefordshire Libraries or phone 01531 634460. Every 4th Tues SCIENCE CAFE Looking at a specific topic, or chat about science in the news. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, 01497 821762. September STORYTELLING COURSES 31 Aug - 3 Sept - Intensive storytelling course for experienced tellers who want to enhance their performance skills, £280. 7 - 10 Sept - ‘Myth Enactment’. A short course development from the legendary ‘Week of Storytelling’: working with timeless themes common to many stories. Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton, 01544 550377, www.bleddfaweekofstorytelling.wordpress.com 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 RAISE MONEY FOR REFUGEE CHARITIES A fundraising poetry event is being planned for 9 Sept in Knighton. Details email nicky.colston@btinternet.com Knighton & District Refugee Support Group. 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.

grass roots Shale Gas - is it safe to use the F Word? I

T MUST be nearly ten years since I first heard energy economists saying that a shale gas revolution was about to sweep Britain, just as it was doing in America. Some claimed that fracking would provide the perfect bridge from fossil fuels to a low carbon future. Fracking involves cracking open tiny bubbles of gas or oil in shale rock thousands of feet below ground. A chemical solution, is pumped at high pressure, often through aquifers, layers of rock on which some people depend for drinking water. By 2009 fracking was going on at full pelt in the USA. And it has since been credited with arresting what had been America’s growing dependence on imported fuel. In Britain, it soon seemed, no energy conference was complete without maps showing swathes of the UK sitting above shale rock. Geologists spoke of the steep decline in the UK’s supplies of North Sea gas. And they predicted big things for shale gas in Britain. Yet, after all this time, the UK has seen precious little shale gas development. And even today fracking has been approved at only three sites in England. When Third Energy applied to frack for shale gas at Kirby Misperton, in Ryedale, North Yorkshire, over 4,000 people sent objections to the county council. Only 34 responses were in favour. But the council sided with that tiny minority and gave the go-ahead for fracking. In Lancashire, Cuadrilla’s plans to frack for shale gas at two sites near Blackpool have brought years of protests. A decision by the county council to reject Cuadrilla’s plans was over-ruled by the government last year. Since then anti-fracking demonstrations have intensified there. And counter measures against the protestors have become tougher. Police have been drafted in from nearby forces to contain the anti-frackers and there’ve been over 180 arrests. At the same time advocates of fracking are now being satirised on stage. In “Fracked! OR : Please don’t us the F-word”, playwright Alistair Beaton lampoons what he sees as the slick public relations tactics used by the shale gas developers. As a village faces the threat of fracking, the PR man acting for the energy company insists that it must never uses the word fracking, because of its harsh sound and sexual connotations. In the real world, it would have taken a very skilled spin doctor to make the early efforts of the shale gas developers look good. When Cuadrilla began to frack in Lancashire in 2011 Blackpool was quickly rocked by two minor earthquakes. Fracking was held up for over a year while a review took place. When the green light was given for fracking to re-start, new tremor-monitoring conditions were imposed on the companies. It was hard not to conclude that Cuadrilla been flat-footed and that the safety regulators had been caught napping.

In the south of England, resistance to fracking at Balcombe in Sussex, made national front page news in 2013. Local people opposed to operations by Cuadrilla said they were trying to protect the Weald Area of Outstanding Natural

Beauty. They were joined by activists from across Britain camping on the roadside near the site. Some tabloids portrayed the campers as a mob of full time eco-warriors. But villagers pointed out they had already been resisting Cuadrilla’s plans for two years before the campers arrived. Both groups of protestors had been alarmed by the environmental damage said to have been caused by fracking in America. Across several states, people had complained of the disturbance caused by the hundreds of truck movements required for each well to be fracked. It emerged also that some well shafts leaked. A number of farmers alleged that shale gas operations had polluted their land or their water supplies. These complaints were eventually backed the US Environmental Protection Agency, which last December issued a long report on contamination, finding evidence of “impacts to drinking water at each stage” of the fracking process. Oil and gas developers in the USA also face big questions over their alleged role in climate change, because of widespread accidental discharges of methane from oil and gas drilling sites. Over twenty years methane released into the atmosphere has a global warming potential over eighty times greater than that of carbon dioxide. The sludge left behind after fracking has also been a big issue in the states. This waste may include some of the thousands of gallons of acid and other chemicals that are routinely pumped underground at fracking sites. The flowback liquid which comes back to the surface may also be radioactive. In America some of this toxic waste has been pumped into abandoned wells, or left lying in open lagoons. In Britain, the Environment Agency has already ruled out the use of open lagoons for fracking waste. So where will fracking waste be put? Retired petrochemicals engineer John Busby concludes in a recent paper that, as things stand now, there are no treatment plants in Britain ready to deal with fracking waste. Given that advocates of fracking want to see thousands of shale gas wells drilled across Britain, how much support

does fracking have from the main political parties? In the last three years both Labour and the Lib Dems have reversed their policies and moved to support a ban on fracking. And opposition to fracking from the nationalist parties has resulted in effective bans on fracking in both Scotland and Wales. So the Tories now look isolated in their support. But the stakes have now been raised by Ineos, operator of the giant Grangemouth refinery, led by the freewheeling billionaire Jim Ratcliffe. Ineos Shale, said to have 30 shale gas planning applications in the pipeline, has obtained a wide-ranging interim injunction against unlawful activities by campaigners aimed at impeding its operations. If upheld, this move could end in protestors being jailed for up to two years for actions which have so far been treated lightly by the courts. In a long drawn out conflict between Ineos and campaigners, the skirmishes over fracking of the last few years might begin to look like little more than the phoney war. Julian O’Halloran

Green Events

September & October HEREFORDSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST 1 Sept - Wildlife Watch Club: Bat Walk. Brodenham Lake Nature Reserve, 7.30-9pm, £7, child £5, family £20. 3 Sept - Autumn Antics at Eastnor Castle, Ledbury, 11am-5.30pm, £7, child £5, family £20. 7 Sept - Talk: Living Landscapes - Wilding the Marches. A talk by Helen Stace. Hopelands Weobley VH, 7.30pm, £3. 12 Sept - Walk: Exploring the City’s Green & Blue Corridors, Widemarsh and Yazor, starts at the Courtyard, Hereford, 6.30pm, free. 13 & 27 Sept - An Introduction to Pruning Workshop with Orchard Origins, Bodenham Lake Nature Reserve, 10am-12.30pm, £20. 16 Sept Wild Food Foraging, Queenswood Country Park, near Leominster, 10am-12.30pm & 1.30-4pm. 20 Sept - Walk through Moccas Hill Wood, 2-4pm, meet at Moccas Hill Wood, free. 20 Sept - Bodenham Lake Work, Bodenham Lake Nature Reserve, 9am-1pm. 23 Sept - Community Orchards, Bodenham Lake Nature Reserve, 10am-12pm & 1-3pm. 24 Sept - HWT Hive at Eastnor Castle, 11am-5.30pm, £7, child £5, family £20. 26 Sept - Talk by Alicia Leow-Dyke: The Welsh Beaver Project, Kington Primary School, 7.30-9pm, £2. 28 Sept - Talk by Helen Mugridge: Wildlife of the Forest, Aymestrey VH, 7.30-9pm, £1.50. 30 Sept Walk for Wildlife, 12.5 miles starting from HWT, Lower House Farm, Ledbury Rd, Hereford, 9am-4pm, £12, under 14s free. 1 Oct - Wildlife Watch Club: Autumn Antics, Queenswood Country Park, 12.30-2.30pm, £2 per child. Full details 01432 356872. September KNIGHTON TREE ALLOTMENTS TRUST KTAT manages woodlands for the benefit of wildlife and our members. We manage woodland sustainably to allow our member volunteers affordable access to woodland products - such as firewood and timber. 3, 7, 17, 21 September, Thurs 9.15am–2.30pm, Sun 9.30am-2.30pm. This month we will be in Beggar’s Bush thinning trees and extracting them from the wood to season for logs. Also cutting wood felled last autumn/winter into logs and stacking it to season. For more information please contact: woodland@tveg.org.uk 01547 520374 or see http://tveg. org.uk/wordpress/what-we-do/woodland-project

September SHROPSHIRE HILLS DISCOVERY CENTRE 2 Sept - Learn to Rice Your Bike, 10am-12pm, free. 30 Sept - Discovery Club - Pond Dipping, 11am-12pm. 30 Sept - Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-Cutting Course, 9.30am-4pm, £70, please book, Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, 01588 676060. Sat 2 September GARDEN AND PRODUCE SHOW. Lydbury North Village Hall. South West Shropshire Gardening Club, details www.gardeningshropshire.co.uk Thurs 7 September & Thurs 5 October GREENPEACE Activisis talk about their experiences volunteering for Greenpeace. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, 01497 821762. Sat 9 September AN EVENING ABOUT REWILDING Listen to the different perspectives from a panel of experts discussing the contentious subject of ‘Rewilding’. The panel will include playwright Joel Horwood who will be revealing the inspiration behind his new play ‘Wolves Are Coming For You’ commissioned by Pentabus Theatre Company. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £10/£7, 01584 878141. Fri 15 September VENUS MIDNIGHT WALK St Michael’s Hospice hosts a midnight walk through the streets of Hereford, asking women and girls to don neon face-painting and, more often than not, luminous pink and green tutus for a good cause. Treats along the way! Minimum age 11years and 11-16 must be accompanied by a femail adult. Hereford Leisure Centre, Holmer Rd, Hereford, 9pm-2am, £12 per person, www.st-michaels-hospice.org.uk. Sun 17 September OPEN GARDENS IN WIGMORE For NGS charities. Bury Court Farmhouse and 2 Bury Court Park. Sun 17 September LUDLOW CYCLING FESTIVAL In aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Cycling for all abilities for serious riders, the South Shropshire Tors 60k/106k sportive, 30k Ride to the River guided cycle ride and 11k family and young or new riders. Further details www.ludlowcyclingfestival.co.uk Thurs 21 - Sun 24 September KINGTON WALKING FESTIVAL 45 guided walks, three self-led challenges and two walks specifically for local primary schools. 21 Sept - Outside Inside: Walk in Garden and Studio Event. Nordic Walking. Kington’s Unexpected Edibles. Goulash Evening. 22 Sept - How to Read a Map. Many a Crash Landing In Radnorshire (talk). 23 Sept - Little Rumba at The Burton Hotel. 24 Sept - Walton Wobbler, cycle event. www.kingtonwalks.org Fri 22 - Sun 24 September ROSS WALKING FESTIVAL Arranged by Walkers are Welcome to promote Ross-on-Wye as a walking town. 15 walks to choose from, £5 per person unless specified otherwise. www.rosswalkingfestival.co.uk 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 1st Sunday of every month until November 2017 KEEP BRECON TIDY Litter picking. Meet 10am at Watergate Car Park.

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 hands-on 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 AND 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 (Powys). 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

Dr Matthew Faull BSc MSc DClinPsy Chartered Clinical Psychologist Psychodynamic Psychotherapist Over 20 years NHS professional experience working with adults. Highly trained and experienced in using evidence based psychotherapies to relieve distress and help you achieve life goals. Sessions available in Ludlow and Leintwardine. Please contact by email to arrange free initial phone conversation: mfaull@btinternet.com

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 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

YOGA IN PRESTEIGNE New location

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

www.theyogapractice.org.uk

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, BA Hons, FdSc Counselling, BACP Associate Member. I offer safe and confidential child and adult counselling together with a range of natural holistic techniques including life coaching, energy healing and hypnotherapy. For a friendly chat about how I may be able to help you, please contact me on Leintwardine 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

Call us now on 01568 610610 web: www.leominsterosteopaths.co.uk email: enquiries@leominsterosteopaths.co.uk Westbury Court, Westbury Street, Leominster, HR6 8NT (opposite the bus station)

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 2 September LYENGAR YOGA Experienced yoga instructor will take participants through the basics of Lyengar yoga. The Pavilion in the Walled Garden, Berrington Hall, Leominster, £20, 01568 615721 to book.

Sat 2 September & 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 wyou can apply to enhance your relationship with yourself and others. Led by Jess Baker. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 10am, £30 per workshop, 01584 878141. Sat 9 & Sun 10 September GET YOUR JOY ON! Creative time, reflection, intention, meditation, colour, crystals, eating for joy, affirmations, exercise for joy. Little Pentre, Llandyssil, Montgomery, £150, www.littlepentre.co.uk

September SOUND THERAPY TRAINING in September. Roise teaches with the Sound Healing Academy and has 20 years experience as a therapist and teacher of therapies. Email: roise@ thesoundsanctuary.co.uk Website: www.thesoundsanctuary.co.uk Phone 07511 621 856. At S.E.N.S.E. in Tenbury Wells. Starting September/October INTRODUCTION TO

ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE Discover how to train your mind-brain-body to help you in everyday activities & experiences. This course (small group) will provide you with awareness & understanding. Enquiries & booking (also future dates/times to suit you?) - please 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 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