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107 years since Duchamp first exhibited a urinal in New York and one might have thought that at this late stage of the game all the taboos in the ART world had been well and truly shattered. But no, it seems even after the YBA’s with their sharks, sheep, unmade beds and copious willies, there are still people happy to get their knickers in a twist about some perceived transgression of artistic norms.
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The latest brushman to fall foul is none other than good old John Constable and his painting The Hay Wain, which is being shown as a ‘contested landscape’ at an upcoming exhibition Some critics say the painting conceals a dark secret. Not present in the scene are the poorer workers of the time, many of whom were suffering from hunger and poverty. Incidentally my favourite version of the Hay Wain is the one shown here by Louis Hellman.
Down under In early July, authorities removed a painting in which Jesus and other biblical figures were depicted with Looney Tunes-style faces from a local gallery. The oil painting, entitled Jesus Speaks to the Daughters of Jerusalem, was made by 48-year-old artist Phil James. Local mayor Ned Mannoun said: “The Christian Messiah and the Muslim Messiah Jesus has no connection to the cartoon character Goofy!”
Meanwhile The Australian comedian Hannah Gadsby, when she launched a 2023 exhibition Pablo-matic: Picasso According to Hannah Gadsby, used the display to express their view that Picasso was a “monumentally misogynistic and abusive domestic authoritarian dictator” that “takes up too much space.”
My current favourite Picasso is this Picassoesque version of a 2CV which must be making the execs at Citroen furious that they didn’t get the idea first and apply it to their signature Picasso range.
However it is Banksy who has been stealing the headlines this week. His problem seems not to be offending folk, (although Tory MP James Cleverly was not amused by his crowd surfing inflatable migrant boat stunt at Glastonbury) but trying to get his artworks to stop running off. Of the nine works he has put up this week – one, the wolf on a satellite dish, was nicked in broad daylight before the paint was dry, one was taken down by the contractors whose boards it was on and the fabulous ‘Rhino humping an abandoned Nissan Micra’ was defaced and then the car disappeared.
Still never mind Banky’s long lost second cousin, twice removed has been busy with the spray can at the bottom of Harpers Lane in Presteigne.
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Cocktail Therapy
GOOD afternoon, good afternoon, or morning, if you are reading this in the morning, or come to think of it good evening, if you are reading it in the evening and thinking, I am sure this guy must be being paid by the word. No cigar there, alas, more’s the pity.
To business, though. The year is advancing, and it is time to swap what warmth there was in the outside world for an inner warmth, produced ideally by love or enthusiasm, but given the weather and the state of the world more probably by cocktails. So here are some therapeutic recipes for your attention, arranged to carry the sufferer through the day from dawn to dusk.
1. Cup of Tea. Open eyes, grope for radio, happen to hear news. Fail to absorb content of news except for the time check, which says you are late for something or other. Proceed to kettle. Make tea, using tealeaves, milk and sugar to taste (this sounds patronising, and all right, it is. But it is early in the morning, and not everyone is at their best at these moments.) Consume. Stagger into kitchen.
2. Absorb more news. How can anything be this bad? Time to get things in proportion. Mix The Stinker. One part Fernet Branca, one part overhopped IPA, one part Laphroaig. Garnish with week-old mackerel (you can use a goldfish if the mackerel are not in the Lugg just now). Stir. Sip. Reflect that however ghastly the news may be it can’t possibly be as bad as that.
3. The morning wears on. The sun comes out, illuminating the Persian rug with which you have graced the ancient elm floorboards under the south-facing window. Indulge in a moment of pure aesthetic appreciation. Amplify this with a glass of The Total Ponce. 53ml Stokesay Castle craft gin, 102ml El Tonto Mexican cider, Venezuelan swamp bitters to taste, a coffee (not tea) spoonful of Anuka honey liqueur, a sprig of orange blossom grown on a southeast-facing slope exactly 1203 metres above sea level. Add the white of a turtle’s egg. Shake for 37 seconds on a north-south axis and serve in a Lalique porringer. Play Bach, Goldberg Variations until your fingers are sore.
4. If the Goldberg Variations are beyond you, and if this is so I share your pain, with lunch in the offing it is possibly time to investigate the labyrinthine topography of Martiniland. The James Bond model is unfortunately extinct, down to the vanishing from civilisation of Kina Lillet. In less mythic martinis proportions of vermouth to gin vary from the relatively bourgeois one-third-v-to-twothirds-g to the Buñuel Martini: fill a glass with gin, allow the sun to shine through a bottle of martini on to the glassful, remove the bottle and drink the gin. Others like to take such elaborate manoeuvres out of the equation, pouring themselves a glass of gin and waving it in the general direction of Italy before demolishing.
5. One of the difficulties of the climate of the Welsh Marches is of course the lack of the solar ingredient vital
in the surrealist martini. In this case you may feel inclined during the long wastes of the afternoon to indulge in an acceptable substitute, viz. an It is Raining. Take a glass. Half fill with some spirit or other. Hold glass out of window until the downpour dilutes the firewater. Consume. If you need another, it is time to have an It is Bleeding Raining Again – recipe as before. Repeat dose until the rain stops or you can no longer hold the glass.
By now the shades of evening will be gathering and you will be feeling no pain of any kind, possibly because under this furious assault of mixed spirits you have become somewhat deceased. You may awake in a bed not your own, or a ditch. Never mind. All we experts can do is offer advice; it is up to readers to draw their own conclusions. Bung ho, then. Also mud in your eye, here’s how, salud y pesetas. And make that a double.
Llywelyn ap Poplectych
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H.ARTHEREFORDSHIRE ART WEEK
7 - 15 September 2024
Open studios, exhibitions and workshops, galleries and group exhibitions.
Free guides with pull-out maps can be picked up from tourist outlets. Or download from www.h-art.org.uk
POWYS
The Bleddfa Centre, Bleddfa, Knighton LD7 1PA www.sidneynolantrust.org
13 - 16 Sept ‘ARTFAR’. The first solo exhibition of Nigerian Dominican priest GERALD ISIGUZO OP. A visual artist and currently a graduate student of Swansea College of Art & Design. Open 11am-5pm, Sun 2pm-5pm.
Chatwood, Celf gan Osian Gwent (Art by Osian Gwent), No. 6 Long Bridge Street, Llanidloes SY18 6EE 0800 999 1953 www.osiangwent.com
Exclusive and original paintings by Welsh contemporary artist OSIAN GWENT. Luxury works of fine art, paintings and limited edition fine art giclee prints. Open Wed 10am-2pm, Thurs 11am-5pm, Fri & Sat 11am-3pm.
The Old School, Knighton LD7 1EN 07837 795833
7 - 15 Sept h.Art. LUCY HARIADEShand-tailored books. ISOBEL CRAGGS ALFEROFF - figurative paintings. CIARA LEWIS - sculpture and landscape paintings. LESLEY WOOTTON - decorated artefacts and hand blocked prints. LUCY THOMPSON - jewellery. WOODEN BIRD - green wood chairs. 11am-5pm.
Open Studios, Far Hall, Dolau LD1 5TW 01597 851181 julienne@farhallstudios.co.uk
7 - 15 Sept JASON BRAHAM, SIMON HULBERT - ceramics. JULIENNE BRAHAM - paintings. ROLF HOOKwood. Refreshments and home-made cakes available with donations to charity. Open 10am-5pm. H.Art.
Oriel Davies Gallery, Newtown 01686 625041
Sept ANTHONY STOKES - photographs. Check our website for details of our POP-up exhibition programme, as we complete the building works required as part of our inclusion within the National Contemporary Art Gallery Wales. Tues-Sun 11am-4pm.
The Hymns Farm, Walton, near Presteigne, LD8 2RA www.radnorshireartists.com 7 - 15 Sept h.Art. Art exhibition and National Garden Scheme open days. Artists include DEB BUNKER, HOPPO, IMOGEN REID, JANE BISBY, JASON BRAHAM, JULIENNE BRAHAM, JOEL WEEKES, LUCY BURDEN, MEYRICK AMES, MICHAEL CAPSTICK, RICH HAYES, RUTH KIRKBY, SALLY HAMER, SARA JANE HARPER, SHELAGH POPHAM, TINKA VELDHUIS, TRISH MACCURRACH, VICTORIA KEEBLE, CHIARA DE CABARRUS.
Open 10am-5pm, refreshments.
Radnorshire Museum, Temple Street, Llandrindod Wells LD1 5DL 01597 824513
The museum houses an art gallery with varied exhibitions and events. Open Wed-Sat 10am-4pm.
Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, Near Newtown 01686 688369
Until 13 Oct ‘Under Milk Wood’. BONNIE HELEN HAWKINS - pencil illustrations. JO MATTOX & HILARY COWLEY GREER- sculpture. MARY LLOYD-JONES - paintings and prints. JEAN SAMPSON - ceramics. JEB LOY NICHOLS, ESTELLA SCHOLLES & AMY STERLY - book art. Glassworks inspired by Welsh landscape history. Cafe. Open Thurs-Sun 11am-4pm.
Sidney Nolan Trust, The Rodd, Presteigne LD8 2LL 01544 260149
Until 28 Sept ‘From the Collection’. SIDNEY NOLAN.
Until 28 Sept Earth Photo 2024. Engaging with still and moving image makers to showcase the issues affecting the climate and life on our planet. Until 28 Sept ‘Hogback Hills’. New drawings, paintings, photographs and sculpture by 21 artists to reveal and illuminate the geological, ecological and human story of Hanter Hill, Worsell Wood and Stanner Rocks. Tues-Sat 11am-4pm.
Minerva Arts Centre, High Street, Llanidloes 01686 413467
7 Sept World Textile Day. 14 Sept - 5 Oct Vintage style fair. Open daily 10.30am-4.30pm.
Tower House Gallery, 29 High Street, Knighton LD7 1AT 01547 529530
Gallery, shop, cafe. Open Tues-Sat 10am-4.30pm.
Hay Castle, Oxford Road, Hay-on-Wye HR3 5DG 01497 820079
Until 22 Sept ‘April: A Lady in Hay’. Exhibition in the main gallery about transgender pioneer April Ashley who lived in Hay in the 1980s.
Until 22 Sept ‘A Queen from No Scene’. BILLY CHARITYphotographs of drag Queen, Boo La Croux. Cafe Gallery. Open 10am-4.30pm.
The Table, 43 Lion Street, Hay-on-Wye 01497 822802 www.thetablehay.com
7 - 28 Sept SUE HILEY HARRIS. 5 - 26 Oct SOPHIE ROBINSON. Open Thurs-Sat 10am-3pm.
The Chair, 10 High Town, Hay-on-Wye HR3 5AE 01497 822802 www.thechairhay.com
3 - 7 Sept Zen Brushwork.
8 - 15 Sept ANTHEA STILWELL. 16 - 22 Sept OLLIE VALENTINE & POPPY BAYNHAM.
23 - 29 Sept POLLY JAMES. 30 Sept - 6 Oct SUE WALES.
7 - 13 Oct ISOBEL CRAGGS ALFEROFF. Thurs-Sat 10am-3pm.
The Hay Makers, St John’s Place, Hay-on-Wye HR3 5BN 01497 820556 Until 1 Sept Summer exhibition. JANE BEVAN - natural collage. RACHEL BROWN & ANNE MORGAN - jewellery. LAYLA KHANI - prints. KIM DONADLSON - ceramics. Sept CHRIS ARMSTRONG - wood turner, CAITRIONA CARTWRIGHT - letter cutter, JENNY CHIPPINDALEfelt and paper mache, DAWN CRIPPS - embroidery, SIMON HULBERT - porcelain, VICTORIA KEEBLEprintmaker.
2 Sept - 10 Nov Autumn exhibition. GWLADYS EVANS - ceramic sculpture, MARK GRIFFITHSceramics, JENNY GRACIE - baskets. Open Mon-Sat 10.30am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm.
Steve Johnston, Greenstage Gallery, Stoke Lacy
Jason Braham, Far Hall Studio, Dolau
Julienne Braham, Far Hall Studio, Dolau
Margie Savery, Aardvark Books, Brampton Bryan, Bucknell
Maggie Davis, St Mary Magdalene Church, Leintwardine
James Mason, The Courtyard, Hereford and Canwood Gallery, Checkley
Marion Elliott, Tinsmiths, Ledbury
Katie B Morgan, Tinsmiths, Ledbury
Lynda Jones, Old Chapel Gallery, Pembridge
Charles Sainsbury, Sidney Nolan Trust, Presteigne
Catriona Cartwright, Hay Makers Gallery, Hay-on-Wye
Lion Street Gallery, 6 Lion Street, Hay-on-Wye HR3 5AA 01497 822900
Showcasing some of the very best artists from Wales and the Borders. Open 10.30am-5pm daily except Tues, Sun 11.30am-4pm.
Found Gallery, 1 Bulwark, Brecon LD3 7LB 07736 062849 www.foundgallery.co.uk
Until 14 Sept Summer exhibition. SUZANNE DAVIES, HELEN ARTHUR, RAY WILKINSON & DAVID ROY KERTON - artists. MICKI SCHLOESSINGK - pottery. ALI TREGASKES - jewellery. Open Tues-Sat 10am-4.30pm.
The Workhouse Studio, Presteigne Industrial Estate 01544 267864
Rare antique carpets and kilims. Plus locally made pottery, art materials, textiles, haberdashery, jewellery, cards and gifts. Cafe. Open Wed-Sat 10am-4pm.
Knighton Museum, 1 Broad Street, Knighton Run by volunteers and reflects social history of the area. The majority of the exhibits have been either donated or lent by local people and reflect the varied history of this border town from the drovers to the flannel weavers; from trade to agriculture. Wed-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 11am-4pm.
The Art Shop, Cross Street, Abergavenny NP7 5EH 01873 852690
Until 19 Oct ‘Capturing Time, Memory, Place’. CATHERINE BAKER & AINSLEY HILLARD. Tues-Sat 9.30am-5pm.
21 & 22 Sept Ceramic Makers Market, featuring JULIE AYTON, ADRIFT POTTERY, JANE BOWEN, KATE CORNELIUS, ISATU HYDE, MATT GRIMMITT, BETHAN JONES, JAMES & TILLA WATERS. Open 10am-4pm, in celebration of the Abergavenny Food Festival.
Museum of Modern Art, Tabernacle, Heol Penrallt, Machynlleth SY20 8AJ 01654 703355 info@moma.machynlleth.org.uk
Until 4 Sept ‘On A Windy Day’. Tabernacle Art Competition.
Until 4 Sept ‘Making the Cut’. ALED LEWIS.
Until 4 Sept Tabernacle Collection.
Until 14 Sept ‘90°’. LLIO JAMES. Until 14 Sept TERENCE LAMBERTpencil studies.
14 Sept - 16 Nov ‘Reflection’. JONATHAN RETALLICK.
14 Sept - 16 Nov Tabernacle Collection.
14 Sept - 16 Nov ‘Woven Memories’. VICKY ELLIS. Wed-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-1pm.
Rhayader Museum & Gallery, CARAD, East Street, Rhayader LD6 5ER 01597 810561 www.carad.org.uk
Sept CARAD has opened TimeScape Rhayader, Mid Wales’ new, all weather visitor destination after redeveloping the former Rhayader Museum. Come along, explore our stories and heritage, make new memories and imagine new futures . Please see website for details of CARAD’s summer activities.
Open Thurs-Sat 10.30am-4pm.
The Old School, Whitton, near Knighton 01547 560936
Museum of Welsh Textiles. A fine collection of Welsh costume, textiles. With a selection of antique textiles and blankets for sale, alongside changing exhibitions of art and antiques. Open by appointment, please phone to book.
Stiwdio Celf o Gwmpas, The Beaufort, Temple Street, Llandrindod Wells LD1 5HG www.celfogwmpas.org
Until 5 Sept Celf o Gwmpas Artists Network annual exhibition. New work by members including painting, drawing, photographs, ceramics, sculpture, poetry and textiles. Open Thurs-Sat 10am-4pm.
Oil and Oak, 9 Castle St, Hay-on-Wye HR3 5DF 01432 683028
7 - 15 Sept h.Art. A collaborative exhibition by local artists VANESSA BURLEY, JANE BLAIR, MICHAEL HOSKINS, DELYTH WILLIAMS & SARAH HANNER HOPWOOD. Open daily 10am-4pm, demonstrations on some Saturdays, www.artintextiles. com
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.
Court Cupboard Gallery, New Court Farm, Llantillio Pertholey, Abergavenny NP7 8AU 01873 852011
ROSIE FAREY & MANDY COATS - baskets. SUSAN GALLAGHERpaintings. Open 11am-4pm.
Celf O Gwmpas, Centre Celf, Tremont Road, Llandrindod Wells LD1 5EB 01597 822777
Until 5 Sept CELF O GWMPAS ARTISTS NETWORK annual exhibition by local artists.
12 Sept - 3 Oct Ysgol Calon Cymru; GCSE and A level student show their work. Tues-Thurs 9am-4pm, Sat 9am-12pm.
Market Hall, Kington 07977 978676
anna@akdcrafts.co.uk
3rd Saturday of the month until Dec Print, paint, wood, wool, paper, metalwork, ceramics, baskets and more. Open 9.30am-3.30pm.
Tinsmiths, Tinsmiths Alley, 8a High St, Ledbury HR8 1DS 01531 632083 www.tinsmiths.co.uk
6 Sept - 7 Oct ‘Papercut Pigeons and Brass Boots’. A celebratory exhibition to mark Tinsmiths 20th year and Martin Clark’s 60th year at Tilley Printing. This mixed-discipline show will feature original letterpress posters, ceramics and handcrafted items by artists inspired by folk art. MARK HEARLD, JONNY HANNAH, MARION ELLIOT, KATIE B MORGAN, MATT & AMANDA CAINES, CLARE DE LA TORRE, PAUL YOUNG, JEN WHISKERD & CAROL PARTRIDGE.
Open Tues-Sat, 9.30am-5pm.
St Mary’s Church, Church St, Ross-on-Wye HR9 5HN 01989 562175
7 - 15 Sept h.Art. Seventeen artists exhibiting paintings in oil, mixed media, watercolour, alcohol; original prints, jewellery, ceramics, glass, carvings, sculpture, gifts, cards and more. Open 11am-5pm.
The Weir Garden, Swainshill, Hereford HR4 7QF www.meadowarts.org
7 - 22 Sept Meadow Arts and the National Trust present an artistic showcase and a series of artist-led workshops. Free events, normal admission charges apply.
Open 10.30am-4.30pm.
The Lion Ballroom, Broad St, Leominster HR6 8DB 01568 612277 7 - 15 Sept ‘Maps, Borders and Landmarks’. THE MARCHES SCRIBES. GLYN WHITING, SUSIE CAWLEY, ALLISON DUMBRELL, PAULA JOBSON, TERRY STEVENS, DAMHAN ALL, SARAH HANNER HOPWOOD - paintings. JOHN TETLEY, ROGER BROOKESwoodcarving. TINA WILLIAMSphotographs. LISA WOAKES, CAROL DASH - textiles. BECS FORDembroidery. JESS PRITCHARDprinting. ANNA McLOUGHLINjewellery. 10am-5pm.
RidgeBank Contemporary Art Space, 1 High St, Kington HR5 3AX Until 30 Nov ‘Hogback Hills’. Group show with mulitple mixed media artists. Open Wed-Sat 12pm-5pm. Open throughout h.Art.
Croft Castle, Yarpole, near Leominster HR6 9PW
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/croftcastle
Until 30 Oct ‘Ghost Trees’. Contemporary art walk and exhibition, creating artworks that reflect on the importance of Croft’s ancient dead and veteran trees. RICHARD GILBERT, SARA-JANE ARBURY & PAUL LIGAS. Open daily 10am-5pm. Gallery Space, De Koffie Pot, The Left Bank Village, Bridge St, Hereford 01432 357753
7 - 15 Sept h.Art. Showcasing work of JANINE MARTIN & ROBERT MILNE. Open daily 11am-5pm.
Made in Ross, The Corn Exchange, 7 The High St, Ross on Wye, HR9 5HL www.madeinross.co.uk Sept A co-operative of local art and craft makers. Open 10am-4pm.
1 Station Approach, Hereford www.meadowarts.org
Until April 2025 ‘Baroque Sprawl’ LAURA WHITE. This bold installation celebrates creativity and connectivity and is inspired by Bernini’s Apollo and Daphne. Commissioned by Meadow Arts and Hereford College of Arts. The Courtyard Theatre, Hereford 01432 340555
Until 8 Sept JAMES MASONfine detail ink drawing and abstract. 13 Sept - 5 Oct PHILIP HUCKIN. Central to his work is the Ceredigion landscape, the mountains, hills and coastline. Open theatre times.
Canwood Gallery & Sculpture Park, Checkley, HR1 4NF 01568 760242 www.canwoodgallery.org
5 - 15 Sept Main Gallery. ‘The Empresses’ DAMIEN HIRST. Five laminated giclee prints on aluminium composite panels, screen printed with glitter. ANDREW FINDLEY - bronze work. Turbine Hall. ‘Luminous Horizons’. JAMES MASON - vibrant visions in abstract art.
1 & 5 - 15 Sept h.Art. Affordable Garden Sculpture exhibition with 24 artists and sculptors, £20-£2000. Open daily during h.Art, 11am-5pm. Sept The gallery also features work by local and international artists including CARL ANDRE, NICOLE FARHI, TRACEY EMIN and MATSUYAMA together with a sculpture trail set in 10 acres of countryside, featuring several new exhibits. Open Thurs-Sun 11am-4pm, tea/coffee/cakes. Free entry.
The Forum, 18 Market Square, Tenbury Wells WR15 8EA 01584 810085 www.georginafranklin.co.uk GEORGINA FRANKLIN - jewellery. Individual contemporary design. Commissions undertaken.
Take 4 Gallery, 30 The Homend, Ledbury HR8 1BT www.take4gallery.com
Gallery run by a cooperative of 22 artists and makers. Basket maker HELEN MUNDAY, blacksmiths STEPHEN MCRAE and JENNY PICKFORD, ceramicists CLAIRE BILLINGSLEY, STEVE FREER, RUTH BUSBRIDGE and FIONA O’NEILL, mixed media artists CHERYL HEWITT and HELEN NORMAN, jewellers SAM HEMMING, SUSAN WILKINSON and HAZEL MATHIOT, painters CAROLINE GREEN, IVAN JONES, TRUDI FOGGO, JO DEWAR and JANE ASTON, photographer CRAIG DODDS, sculptor ALAN RICHARDSON, textile artists SARAH FREER and DI WEISSBERG and wood turner KEITH BRITTEN. Open Mon–Sat 10-5pm.
Greenstage Gallery, Bromtrees Hall, Stoke Lacy, Bromyard, Herefordshire, HR7 4HZ 01885 490839 info@greenstagegallery.co.uk www.greenstage gallery.co.uk Sept h.Art. ALISON FISHER, BERYL MORGANS, BETH RICHARDSON, BRIAN DENINGTON, CHRIS HOWELLS, CHRISTOPHER RAINHAM, CLAIRE GRIFFITHS, DOUG EATON, GOHAR GODDARD, JANE ECCLES, JO LUCAS, JULI-ANNE COWARD, JULIE CROSS, KATIE BRENT, KEITH FENTON, MAGGIE JONES, MARY EDWARDS, PAUL POWIS, PETER SHARMAN, PHIL HAYES, PIA DOWSE, PIERRE WILLIAMS, PIP WALTERS, PLUM NEASMITH, ROB VAN HOEK, SALLY SARNESKI, SALLY STAFFORD, SARA HAYWARD, SARA HUXLEY, SARA INGLEBY-MacKENZIE, SHARON HARVEY, STELLA HIDDEN, STEVE JOHNSTON, TONY PURSER. Original and contemporary art. Open 11am-5pm.
Bocam Gallery, Space 10, Bastion Mews, Union St, Hereford HR1 2BT 07929 206707 www.bocamgallery.com Modern contemporary, pop, street art, prints. Thurs-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10.30am-4.30pm.
Herefordshire Archive & Records Centre, Hereford, 01432 260750 10 Sept - 31 Dec ‘Walking the Commons’. Tues-Fri 10am-4pm. The Craft Gallery, Old Mayor’s Parlour, Church St, Hereford www.oldmayorsparlour.com
7 - 15 Sept OMP h.Art Prize Exhibition. JAN BRUCE, SHIRLEY SMITH, LISA PEARN & BECKY MILLIKIN. Tues-Sat 9.30am-4.30pm.
Walenty Pytel Gallery & Studio Tour, near Ross-on-Wye, HR9 7SB 01531 634102 walentypytelgallery@ gmail.com www.walentypytel.com
You will receive a printed guide to all of Walenty’s outdoor sculptures in Herefordshire to visit at your leisure. Bronze and original steel sculptures can be purchased in the gallery as well as signed limited edition prints, cards and his book Walenty Pytel Life/ Art/Sculpture. By appointment only. Groups welcome.
Wobage Makers Gallery, Upton Bishop, Ross-on-Wye HR9 7QP 01989 720495 www.wobage.co.uk
Handmade at Wobage workshops. BEN CASSON - furniture and kitchenwood. LYNN HODGSONwood carving and kitchenwood. PATIA DAVIS - slip decorated earthenware and porcelain. JEREMY STEWARDwood-fired salt-glazed stoneware and porcelain. PETRA STEWARD - woodfired salt-glazed stoneware and collagraph prints. CLYDE JEFFERSON - willow basketry. CLAIR HODGSON - gold, silver and semi-precious stone earrings. Thurs-Sat 10am-5pm.
Old Stable Gallery, Leominster Tourist Information Centre, Corn Square, Leominster 01568 616460 Sept NORRI DAVIES & BOB BROWN - a combined mixed media show of pictures, drawings and decoupage pots. H.art. Open 9.30am-4pm.
Mappa Mundi & Chained Library, Hereford Cathedral 01432 374200
Until 14 Sept ‘Masters of the Library’. Exploring the prestigious role of Master of the Library and the individuals who have held the role at Hereford Cathedral throughout the centuries.
23 Sept - 5 April ‘Seeds of Eternity’. Celebrating 17th century poet Thomas Traherne. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm. Admission charges apply.
Old Chapel Gallery, East Street, Pembridge HR6 9HB 01544 388842 www.oldchapelgallery.co.uk
Until 31 Oct h.Art. ‘When Soft was the Sun’. Featuring TAMSIN ABBOTT - stained glass, LYNDA JONES - paintings and drawings, SHELAGH POPHAM - paintings, DAVID ENGLAND - sculpture, SAFFRON GUY and more.
Throughout the year ‘Splendour in the Grass’. An ever-changing collection of unique sculptures for your outdoor space in a variety of media including carved stone, resins, bronze, glass, ironwork, stainless steel and ceramics. Wed-Sat 11am-4.30pm, Sun 12-4pm.
St Michael’s Church, near Tenbury Wells, WR15 8PH 07807 373132
7 - 15 Sept h.Art. 14 artists and craftspeople displaying a great variety of items. Refreshments including light lunches. Open 10am-5pm. Eastnor Pottery, Home Farm, Eastnor, Ledbury HR8 1RD 01531 633886
7 - 15 Sept h.Art. Peruse and purchase contemporary ceramics made by the founders: SARAH MONK & JON WILLIAMS. They will also be running their popular introduction to the Potter’s Wheel Classes on 10 - 13 Sept. Open 10am-5pm. Weavers Gallery, Church Lane, Ledbury 07881 926661
7 - 15 Sept h.Art. MALVERN MAKERS - an exciting mix of textiles, painting, printing and paper art. Open daily 10am-5pm.
Oxenham Art, Broad Street, Leominster HR6 8BT 01568 611898 Sept DEBORAH PHELPS-GANEpaintings and prints. JIM STRINGER - pewter accessories, SARAH LIVINGSTONE - glass.
Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-3pm. Gallery 54, 54 High Street, Ross-on-Wye 01989 567917
Sept Gallery artists featuring STUART ELLIS, JOHN MAXWELL STEELE, LEYLA MURR, STEPHEN RIPPINGTON. Thurs-Sat 10am-4pm. South Chapel, All Saints Church, Hereford 01432 370414
2 - 14 Sept Exhibition and sale of Indian silks and saris by Jan Bishop. 16 - 21 Sept GOLDEN VALLEY CRAFT SOCIETY.
23 - 28 Sept Exhibition and sale of handmade stained glass by Sian Thomas.
30 Sept - 5 Oct Local craft sale. Mon-Sat 9.30am-4pm.
Oxenham Gallery, The Coachhouse, 19a Church St, Hereford HR1 2LR Sept NICOLA MOLLER - textile brooches. PHIL GREENWOODprints, LUCY BLACKLEY - pottery animals. Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-3pm.
Apple Store Gallery, Unit 1, Rockfield Road, Hereford HR1 2UA 01432 263937
www.applestoregallery.com
Until 21 Sept h.Art JILL CROWTHER, DAVID LAWS, CHRIS WILLIAMS, PAULA JOBSON, DAVID WILLIAMS, DAMHAN ALLA, ROB CLEGHORN, RACHEL HILTON - paintings. KATE DAWSON - ceramics. MARION CAMPBELL - glass and printmaker. (Open daily for h.Art 10am-5pm). Wed-Fri 10am-3pm, Sat 10am-1pm.
SHROPSHIRE
Ludlow Assembly Rooms, Mill St, Ludlow 01584 878141
7 - 15 Sept. h.Art. ‘All That Jazz’. Jazz inspired paintings by SUSAN BIRTH & CHERRIE MANSFIELD. Mon-Sat 10am-7pm.
Bishop’s Castle Town Hall 01588 630023 www.bishopscastletownhall.co.uk Until 3 Sept SUE PERCY. 10am-4pm.
7 Sept - 8 Oct JENNY JONES & FLO. Open Mon-Sat 10am-4pm.
7 Sept Antiques & flea market, 9am4pm.
14 & 15 Sept Vintage Drum exhibition with Sticky Wicket. 21 Sept Michaelmas Festival Craft Fair. 10am-4pm.
Beambridge Club Room, Beambridge, near Munslow, SY7 9HP www.corvedalefestival.org
24 - 26 Sept CORVEDALE ARTISTS GROUP. Open 10am-4pm. Part of Corvedale Festival.
St Laurence’s Church Ludlow 23 Sept - 5 Oct ‘Maps, Borders and Landmarks’. An exhibition of calligraphy by members of THE MARCHES SCRIBES. Open daily 10am-5pm, except Sun 29 Sept, 11.15am-5pm.
St Mary Magdalene Church, Leintwardine SY7 0LD www.mixedupmaggie.co.uk
7 - 15 Sept GHISLAINE BEESON, JANES WELLS, MARK WHITTLE, HEATHER ENSOR, TOTTIE AARVOLD, ROSIE MARK, MAGGIE DAVIS - abstract artist working in mixed media producing colourful, expressive art on both cloth and paper. KIM DAVIS, PRISCILLA HANN, PIP JONES, JANE HICKMAN, ALI WESSON, TIM LITTLAR, DAVID MORGAN, DAVID EVERSHED, ALISHA DAVIDSON, PHI EVANS, LISA DUKES, PETER MURRAY, HELEN PEARSON. h.Art. 11am-5pm. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630321
Sept MARY ROBERTS. Open Mon-Thurs 9am-9pm, Sat & Sun 9am-12pm.
The Willow Gallery, 56 Willow Street, Oswestry SY11 1AD 01691 657575
Until 12 Oct Autumn Open Exhibition including Ped4ir Mon Photography Collective. 10am-4pm, closed Sun & Mon.
The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury 01743 234970
11 Sept - 11 Oct ‘Visibly MendingKATIE DAVIES. Tues-Fri 10am-4.30pm.
GEORGINA FRANKLIN
Commissions
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 Gateway Gallery, Chester Street, Shrewsbury SY1 1NB gatewaygallery@gmail.com
Until 14 Sept ‘Mini-Master Pieces. Sept/Oct GRACE CHURCHphotographs and the SHREWSBURY ARK. Mon-Fri 9am-4.30pm, Thurs until 8pm during term time.
Ogilvie Vaile Conservation, Unit 9, Lower Buckton Barns, between Leintwardine and Brampton Bryan SY7 0JU 07780 616067 www.ogilvievaile.com
Specialising in the conservation and restoration of fine art
Alice Draws The Line, The Old Forge, Brampton Bryan SY7 0DH www.AliceDrawsTheLine.co.uk
Cards, tea towels, mugs, gifts. Open when the lights are on!
Secret Severn Art Trail, Fusion, Jackfield Tile Museum TF8 7AP www.mixedupmaggie.co.uk
6 - 16 Sept MAGGIE DAVIS - abstract artist working in mixed media producing colourful, expressive art on both cloth and paper.
Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery, The Music Hall, Market Square, Shrewsbury SY1 1LG 01743 258881
Until 31 Oct Walking Tours of Shrewsbury, 11.30am-1pm.
2 - 30 Sept ‘We Are Proud’. A celebration of Shrewsbury Pride 2024. 7 Sept Heritage Open Day: Behind the Scenes.
27 Sept Guided Tour of Shrewsbury’s Shuts and Passages. Meet 2pm under the Old Market Theatre. 10am-4pm, Sun 11am-4pm.
Nina & Co, 10 Church St, Ludlow SY8 2JH 01584 877792
Decorative antiques and vintage. Open 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm.
Aardvark Books & Cafe, The Bookery, Manor Farm, Brampton Bryan, Bucknell SY7 0DH 01547 530744 www.aardvark-books.com
7 - 15 Sept h.Art. ‘Take Nine’. Nine painters and print makers examine aspects of contemporary living. Artists: ELSPETH BARBER, MARGARET COULSON, ROGER EMMINS, SYLVIA ESPLIN, ANNE HOLDING, HELEN KIFF, MARGIE SAVERY, VIV SIMKINS & NORMAN THORP. Open Tues-Sun and Bank Holiday Mondays 10am-4pm Mrs Jones Art Shop & Gallery, 118 Longden Coleham, Shrewsbury SY3 7DU 01743 245134 www.mrsjonesgallery.co.uk 14 - 28 Sept ‘All Angels’. SAM REESE. 5 - 26 Oct ‘Thinking in Colour’. TRICIA CROWTHER. Wed-Sat 10.30am-4pm. The Artists’ Gallery, Ludlow Farm (formerly Ludlow Food Centre), Bromfield, Ludlow SY8 2JR 07974 652866 www.theartistsgalleryludlow.co.uk Instagram @galleryrunbyartists Facebook The Artists’ Gallery Artists include SHELLY PERKINS - wildlife artist. PRISCILLA HANNbronze sculpture. KIM DAVIS - wood turning. PAUL BURTON - sculpture in steel, glass and stone. PIP JONESwatercolours. SARAH BILLINGHAMpottery. ALICE SAVERY - watercolour and pen botanicals. LAURA-JAYNE - jewellery metalsmith.
Sept Visiting artists, SANDY DENSEM - paintings. SAM HEMMINGSbeaded jewellery. Open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm.
Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, School Rd, Craven Arms SY7 9RS 01588 676060
14 Sept Car Boot Sale. All boots will be on grass, so weather dependent. £6 per boot, pre-book only, 2pm4.30pm, set up from 1pm.
Specialist in art, design, photography, history, gardening Also open our superb CAFÉ!
The Bookery, Manor Farm, Brampton Bryan, Bucknell, SY7 0DH Off A4113 Knighton Road. Tel: 01547 530744
aardvaark@btconnect.com www.aardvark-books.com
Art & Craft Workshops
Single, dated listings are free. Ongoing workshops, £45 per year.
TEXTILE WORKSHOPS WITH ANGIE HUGHES Zoom and face to face creative workshops including machine and hand embroidery, print and mixed media techniques. Based in Ledbury. 07533 362900. angie@angiehughes. com
KNIGHTON PAINTING & SKETCHING GROUP We meet Monday daytime at the Civic Centre, Knighton (near the Clock Tower) during spring and autumn terms. We have weekly topics with friendly tuition. All abilities, beginners welcome. Learn at your own pace. Discover new skills and increase your confidence. Own choice of art materials. Contact artist tutor: Audrey Bradley: 01544 350369.
ALEX ALLPRESS POTTERY STUDIO - POTTERY EXPERIENCES & LESSONS Church Street, Builth Wells, LD2 3BS. Open 7 days a week. Bespoke family days. Throwing workshops and courses. Children’s parties, corporate festivities, hen dos, Hand-building, gift sales and vouchers available. From £40pp - tasters - half day or full day. Call for details: 07443 875016. email alexallpressceramics@ gmail.co.uk, www.alexallpress.co.uk
MOOR HALL STUDIO - BOBBY BRITNELL
Inspirational art and textile related courses delivered throughout the year by highly qualified tutors. Some courses are online and others face to face. Refer to www.bobbybritnell.co.uk for further information and details of all courses. Contact Bobby Britnell on 01547 510664 or email at bobby@bobbybritnell.co.uk
Website: www.aardvark-books.com
Bookshop open to visitors Tues-Sun 10am-4pm. Open Bank Holiday Mondays. 50,000+ titles; North Herefordshire’s largest indie bookseller; We buy books
H.Art Exhibition: Take Nine 7th - 15th September
Nine painters and print makers examine aspects of contemporary living. Artists include: Elspeth Barber, Margaret Coulson, Roger Emmins, Sylvia Esplin, Anne Holding, Helen Kiff, Margie Savery, Viv Simkins & Norman Thorp.
JAPANESE FLORAL ART
Workshops in Ikebana, courses, lessons and demonstrations by Teacher and 3rd Master Noella Plasman-Jones.Visit www.discovering-ikebana.com and scroll down on the ‘Booking Form’ for dates. NEW for 2024: Residential Ikebana Introductory Course contact: discovering.ikebana@gmail.com or leave a message on 07379 499984.
CREATIVE BREAKS
Learn a new skill and explore your creativity with experienced tutors, all based in beautiful countryside with outstanding views and local produce. We offer a wide range of courses throughout the year:- Basketmaking, Upholstery, Felting, Rag Rug Making, Sculpture, Stone Carving, Dichroic Glass, Plant Dyeing, Natural Dyes, Herbal Medicine, Suminagashi, Rush Basketry, Creating a Sketchbook, Jewellery, Glass Fusing, Hand Bloc Printing, Sewing, Stained Glass, Weaving, Linocutting, Painting and Drawing, Japanese Woodblock, Printmaking, Weaving Wire, Woodcarving and Pottery. For full details visit www. creativebreaks.co.uk Make it yourself - take it home - treasure it - or give it with pride!
MAGGIE DAVIS
I am an abstract artist working in mixed media producing colourful, expressive art on both cloth and paper, that hopefully you can connect with.
I will be showing at h.Art at h.Art@leintwardine St Mary Magdalene Church, Leintwardine SY7 0LD 7th - 15th September
Also Secret Severn Art Trail at Fusion, Jackfield Tile Museum TF8 7AP 6th - 16th September
e.maggie_in_the_garden@hotmail.com
T.@mixedupmaggie1
I.maggie_in_the_garden www.mixedupmaggie.co.uk
STONE CARVING WORKSHOPS
Monthly in Llangarron, HR9 6PH. Glenn Morris sculptor leads an informal, friendly group. Suitable for beginners or those with some experience. Tuition, tools, refreshments and safety equipment provided, small piece of stone included in “Beginners Day”. Gift Vouchers available. Contact frances@ artsinthemarches.co.uk 07917 522253
September
SUMINAGASHI
Learn to marble paper with the Japanese technique of suminagashi. Unleash your creativity and get familiar with the process and materials involved. Take home many sheets of paper decorated with suminagashi for use in bookbinding, paper arts or just to frame! Venues in The Marches. September 7. Details at sarahamatt. com/workshops
Until December
IKEBANA
Courses and demonstrations in Ikebana (Ohara School) by teacher and 3rd Master, Noella Plasman-Jones. New for 2024, Residental Ikebana Introductory courses in Herefordshire. 14 & 15 Oct, 4 & 5 Nov, 6 & 7 Dec. 07379 499984, www.discovering-ikebana.com
BRECKNOCK ART SOCIETY
We meet on Friday (weekly), and Wednesday (monthly), in Llanfrynach Village Hall, 2 miles from Brecon. A variety of monthly workshops are facilitated by experienced, professional artist/tutors. You can expect to learn new skills and increase your confidence. Beginners welcome. Contact Janet Foster 01874 665409.
Sat 7 - Sun 22 September
ARTIST-LED WORKSHOPS
Meadow Arts and the National Trust invite you to discover the Weir Garden through an artistic showcase and workshops. Free events, normal admission charges apply. The Weir Garden, Swainshill, Hereford, 10.30am-4.30pm, www.meadowarts.org/whats-on
Sun 8 September HERITAGE DAY AT THE OXFORD ARMS
Celebrate Kington’s droving history with crafts, tours, film and family friendly activities. Plus teas. Oxford Arms, Kington, 10am-4.30pm, 07301 081444.
Tues 10 September AN INTRODUCTION TO WATERCOLOUR PAINTING
With artist and teacher Allison Neal. Followed by afternoon tea. Castle House Hotel, Hereford, 10.30am, £80 including all materials and afternoon tea, 01432 356321, www.castlehse.co.uk
STAINED GLASS COURSES
With Nicola Hopwood at Brilley (near Hay-on-Wye) Herefordshire
Sat 21st - Tues 24th September Sat 19th - Tues 22nd October Sat 12th - Tues 15th April Sat 17th - Tues 20th May
Long weekend workshops for beginners and those with some experience, in a lively and supportive atmosphere.
Course fee: £300 per person (plus materials)
Please phone 01497 820177 visit www.nicolahopwood.co.uk or email info@nicolahopwood. co.uk
Tues 10 September
PAINT NIGHT - PAINT & SIP
A relaxed evening of painting, socialising and drinks! The Left Bank Village, Bridge St, Hereford, 01432 357753, ticket includes all painting materials, canvas, drinks available to purchase separately, www.theleftbankvillage.co.uk
Sat 14 September
MARCHES SCRIBES CALLIGRAPHY WORKSHOP
‘Saxon Insular Scripts’ (pointed miniscule & Celtic capitals) with Peter Lloyd. Monkland Village Hall, Leominster, 10am-4pm, £20 members, £25 visitors, 01544 327657.
Tues 17 September
DRIED FLOWER WREATH WORKSHOP
With Debbie Coplans of Beehive Florists. Followed by afternoon tea. Castle House Hotel, Hereford, 10.30am, £85 including all materials and tea, 01432 356321 to book.
Fri 27 September
HANDMADE PAPER
A hands-on introduction, led by Jemma Bryan, ‘A full day workshop exploring an introduction to handmade paper, with focus on hands-on time designing, pulping, pulling and pressing your own sheets’, @therealenglishcountryhouse.com located in Knighton on Teme, Tenbury Wells, course runs between 9am-5pm, price including refreshments and all materials is £140, 01584 547264.
Sat 28 September
CREATIVE CAFE
Experiment with weaving in this friendly, relaxed session. Oxford Arms, Kington, 07301 081444.
Sat 28 & Sun 29 September
STONECARVING COURSES
With Lottie O’Leary. Inclusive of stone, lunches, tea and coffee. A two-day course suitable for all abilities. Knighton, LD7 1PN, £270, 01547 528792, email oleary.lottie@gmail.com
September
THE ART SHOP & CHAPEL
5 Sept - Collagraph - Relief Prints - ‘Birds and Words’. With Adrienne Craddock, 10am-4pm, £95 includes lunch, refreshments and materials. Booking essential. The Art Shop & Chapel, Market St, Abergavenny, 01873 852690.
September
MID WALES ARTS CENTRE
17 - 20 Sept Our First Girel Wood Firing Experience. Day 1: Bring your biscuit fired pots to glaze. Day 2: Fire the Kiln. Day 3: Skills Day, including RAKU firing, throwing porcelain, discussion and slide show. Day 4: Unpacking the kiln, recording and depart, £425 and tea and coffee, accomodation available. Weekly After School Pottery (term time), 4.30pm-6pm, £7. Weekly Pottery Workshops. Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, Newtown, 01686 688369.
September
SHREWSBURY MUSEUM & ART GALLERY
Until 30 Oct Walking Tours. Meet at Old Market Theatre, 2.15pm, £11.50, child £6, family £29. 10 Sept - 10 DecMuseum Babies. Drop-in sensory play session for babies 0-18 months, 10am-12pm. 10 Sept - Free Behind the Scenes Tours of Shropshire Archives, 2-3pm.
12 Sept - 17 Oct - Mini Mammoths for ages 2-4 years, 10.30am-12pm. 27 Sept - Guided Tour of Shrewsbury Shuts and Passages, meet under Old Market Hall, 2pm. Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery, Market Square, Shrewsbury, 01743 258881.
September
CUP CERAMICS
Sept 7/8, & 14/15 - Autumn Introduction to Glazing - Explore the beginnings of glaze science over 4 days (two full weekends) through theory and guided experimentation.£120, including all of your test tiles fired.
Sat 7 - Sun 15 Sept - OPEN STUDIO - Come and have a look around our working studio, gallery area and onsite cafe. Sat 21 - Pottery Taster Course - This taster course is for individuals, couples, families and friends and is a fantastic opportunity to get your hands in some clay, as well as making something fun and useful. - £55 includes 2 fired pots. 29 Sept - One Day Intensive Pottery Course - If you are new to clay this course will introduce you to making pots on a wheel - throwing, and hand-building pots . If you already have some experience this course will enable you to practice what you already know and extend your knowledge - £125 includes 4 fired pots. www.cupceramics.com Cup Ceramics, Unit 10, Foley Trading Estate, Hereford, 07548 629525.
September
HEREFORD CATHEDRAL
Mondays term time - Toddler Group, craft activities and prayer; suitable 1-3 years, 9.30am, free. Thurs (term time), starting 12 Sept - Cathedral Seedlings new todder group for ages 1-3 years, 10am-11.30am. 17 Sept - Lego Club, 3.45pm-5pm, free. Hereford Cathedral, 01432 374225. www.herefordcathedral.org
September
THE COURTYARD, HEREFORD
Tues - Playing Together, interactive play session for older adults and pre-school children with accompanying parents/ carers, 11am-12pm, £3. Thurs - Hereford Life Drawing, 10am-1pm, £8. The Courtyard Theatre, Hereford, 01432 340555.
September
ORIEL DAVIES GALLERY
Sat 7 & Sun 8 Sept - A Weekend of Workshops as part of Wales Artists’ Book Fair. 7 Sept - Making Sandwiches with Ezma Zhao, family workshop, 11am-1pm, free.
7 Sept - Star Concertina Bookmaking Workshops with Jennifer Banfield, 2-4pm, £16. 8 Sept - Gathering Stories from along the River Bank with Roz Moreton, 11am-1pm, £16. 8 Sept - Make a Tiny Memory Book with Sian Barlow, 2-4pm, £16. Oriel Davies Gallery, Newtown, 01686 625041, www.orieldavies.org
September
WESTHOPE COLLEGE
4 Sept, 10am-12.30pm - Half day workshop. Make a Fused Glass Windchime, £65 including all materials.
4 Sept, 1.30pm-4pm - Half day workshop. Make Fused Glass Trinket Dishes, £65 including all materials.
7 Sept, 10am-4pm - Dynamic Drawing in the Landscape, £90 including lunch, cake, drinks and all materials.
17 Sept, (and following two Tuesdays) - 3 day Jeweller’s skills Metal Box Making Course - 10am-4pm each day. £255 including lunch, drinks, cake and all materials.
18 Sept, 9.30am-4.30pm - Nuno felting and acid dyeing course - make a luxury silk and wool scarf. £85 including lunch, drinks, cake and all materials.
24 Sept, 10am-4pm - Weaving with plant fibres led by Phi Evans, £85 including lunch, drinks, cake and all materials. Westhope College, Craven Arms, SY7 9JL. Book by phoning 01584 861 293.
September
EASTNOR POTTERY INTRO TO THE POTTERS WHEEL £49 per person. Perfect indoor activity for individuals, couples and small groups. 1.5 hr sessions take place on specific dates throughout September. POTTERS WHEEL COURSES 14 & 28 September. £180. Spend the day relaxing and creating pots on the potter’s wheel.
Eastnor Pottery, Home Farm, Eastnor, near Ledbury. Please check availability and book online, www.eastnorpottery.co.uk Email admin@eastnorpottery. co.uk or telephone 01531 633886.
September
ALICE DRAWS THE LINE
4 Sept - Draw the Line, beginners drawing workshop, 10am-12pm, £40 with refreshments and all kit included. 4 Sept - Modern Calligraphy, 2-4pm, £40 with refreshments and all kit included. 20 Sept - Modern Calligraphy, 10am-12pm, £40 with refreshments and all kit included. 20 Sept - Beginners Botanical Watercolour, 2-4pm, £40 with refreshments and all kit included. All suitable for beginners. Brampton Bryan (on crossroads, next to Forge Hair), SY7 0DH. Please book online www.AliceDrawsTheLine.co.uk
September
SIDNEY NOLAN TRUST
14 Sept - Imaginary Marches Landscapes with Richard Gilbert. Free, fun-filled drop-in workshop to create a 10 meter long colourful geological section of the Marches. Suitable for families and people of all ages, 11am-3.30pm. 21 Sept - ‘Treescapes in Watercolour’ with Richard Bavin. A short ‘tree safari’ around The Rodd’s grounds, make a series of rapid sketches, capturing character and light. Back in the art room, spend the afternoon experimenting freely on large sheets of paper, 11am-3.30pm, £45. 28 Sept - Drypoint printmaking workshop for adults and families with Adrienne Craddock, 11am-3.30pm, £45, under 16s £25 plus booking fee. Mondays (term time) MAKE, weekly art club for 8-13 year olds. Youth Centre, Presteigne, 3.30-5pm. Sidney Nolan Trust, The Rodd, Presteigne. To book, 01544 260149, www.sidneynolantrust.org
September
WENLOCK ABBEY
27 - 29 Sept - Illuminated Manuscript Course with Barbara Bodziony from 1pm, £230 including all materials. Prior’s Hall, Wenlock Abbey, Much Wenlock. www.ldw-foundation.com/courses
September & October
VICKI NORMAN STUDIOS
15 - 20 Sept - Painting Penwith, Cornwall. 13 - 15 Oct - Figure Painting, Newlyn, Cornwall. 17 & 18 Oct - Portrait Painting, Newlyn, Cornwall. Details www.vickinormanstudio.com
September & October
STAINED GLASS COURSES
With Nicola Hopwood. Long weekend workshops for beginners and those with some experience, in a lively and supportive atmosphere. 21 - 24 Sept and 19 - 22 Oct. Brilley, near Hay-on-Wye, £300 per person (plus materials). 01497 820177, email info@nicolahopwood. co.uk, www.nicolahopwood.co.uk
Thursdays
KNIGHTON ART GROUP
Any level welcome. Any medium accepted. Lunch served from 12pm. Knighton Community Centre, 1-3pm, £3 per session. Kay Yendole, 07624 379335.
Tuesdays
DRINK AND DRAW
Weekly life drawing group for all abilities. Bring your own materials and just turn up. Upstairs at The Green Dragon Hotel, Broad St, Hereford, 7-9.20pm, £8, 07587 192495.
Wednesdays
INFORMAL ART GROUP
All welcome, help given if required. The Old School Community Hub, New Radnor, 2-4pm, 01544 350242.
Wednesdays
DRINK AND DRAW
Weekly life drawing group for all abilities. Bring your own materials and just turn up. Ty Tan Gallery (opposite the Blue Boar), Hay-on-Wye, 7-9.30pm, block book in advance £90 for 10 weeks or drop-in for £11, 07855 628627.
3rd Friday of every month
FRIDAY CRAFT CLUB
Bring your crafts. Good company with tea and cake, no booking required. Pot & Page, 8 New Street, Ledbury, 10.30am-12.30pm.
view from the marches
Hedgerow Hazards
IDON’T think I am especially greedy, but I do admit to enjoying a brief dopamine rush when I find I have acquired something for not much input. It could be a winning long shot on the Grand National, or finding, as I once did, a cigar in a tube in a pocket of a dinner jacket I’d bought in a Cat’s Rescue charity shop, or finding a patch of lush garlic leaves beside a country lane, or a crab apple tree that has conveniently spilt its crop on a grassy verge. I have made jellies containing a dozen flavours from fruits collected in hedgerows. I’ve made salads from Jack-in-thehedge and wild sorrel with which I have fed appreciative guests. Foraging is one pf life’s great freebies, but it can be hazardous. Picking wild mushrooms shouldn’t be done without a serious penchant for risk or a reliable guide (like Ludlow publishers Merlin Unwin’s ‘Mushrooming Without Fear’) to avoid unnecessary fatalities.
However there are much less obvious, more seductive dangers, particularly for those who suffer from a genetic blood condition, hyperuricemia. On a warm day a few weeks ago, by a glittering pond in a flower-filled garden, set amid the honeyed hillocks and meadows of North Herefordshire, now pleasingly Green, I was offered a bowl of strawberries with a soft dollop of artisan ice cream. It was cunningly flavoured with flowers of Meadowsweet, a joyful and uplifting taste. I was enthused at once to learn about the wild flower, which is abundant in damp meadows and verges. The tall plant has distinctive white fluffy flowers, which I soon spotted and stopped to gather on my way home. I plucked off all the tiny frothy white blooms, and put them on a metal tray in a low oven for a few hours before putting the dried flowers into a mortar to grind them to a fine light brown powder. I hadn’t yet decided what I was going to do with this natural flavouring agent, nor was I certain that I had gathered up the right plant (there is scope for confusion here.) A quick Google confirmed that I was dealing with Meadowsweet. I turned to Dr Wiki to find out how I might use it.
Before I got that far, I’d learned that nearly two centuries ago, salicylic acid had been obtained from buds of Meadowsweet, and that this naturally occurring chemical, also found in willow trees (or Sallies as they are still called in the Marches, sixteen centuries after the Romans pulled out) was the basis of what became known as Aspirin – the world’s favourite painkiller. In earlier years I’d been distressingly prone to gout – a direct result of the blood condition, hyperuricemia – and for a while had used aspirin to counteract the pain it causes, until I realised that it seemed to make things worse, and finally, I took the trouble to read the small print on the back of the box: ‘Do not take if you have ever had gout,’ it stated bluntly. Salicylic acid is a proven active trigger for gout.
The evening after consuming the delicious Meadowsweet ice cream I noticed with irritation that I had a warning twinge in my big toe. Overnight the gout was up and running – the Full Monty, as portrayed in James Gilray’s 1799 cartoon – an alarmingly accurate depiction of that brutal condition. Was the pleasure in the taste buds worth the pain in the toe, I wondered. ‘Chacun,’ I concluded, ‘á son gout.’
PetrusOnus
Meadowsweet
IT ENDS WITH US (15) – 130 MINS
This screen adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s somewhat cheesy blockbuster novel succeeds, rather grippingly, by exploring the links between true love and emotional manipulation. The always reliable Blake Lively (THE SHALLOWS) plays flower shop owner, wait for it, Lily Bloom, who just after her hated father’s funeral hooks up with smooch-worthy neurosurgeon, Ryle Kincaid (Justin Baldoni, who also directed) who just happens to be the brother of her employee/best pal, Allysa (Jenny Slate, the hilarious Tammy in T.V’s BOB’S BURGERS). The chemistry between the threesome, fueled by flashbacks to troubled childhoods, is the gist of Christy Hall’s knowing script as Ryle and Lilly descend into an abusive but mutually dependent romance. There is obvious tension here as we’re willing Lily to, yes, ‘End It’ whilst sympathising with her reluctance to do so, and I’ll leave that cliffhanger here, but the production design, cinematography as well as the acting are well worth the ticket price.
Reviews by Mark Williams
CONQUEST, BROMYARD
13 Sept SIX INCHES OF SOIL
27 Sept ALL OF US STRANGERS (15)
Conquest Theatre, Bromyard. 01885 488575
COURTYARD, HEREFORD
2 - 4 Sept SKY PEALS (12A)
2 - 5 Sept IT ENDS WITH US (15)
2 - 9 Sept TREASURE (12A)
2 - 11 Sept CROSSING (15)
6 - 12 Sept WIDOW CLICQUOT (15)
6 - 12 Sept ALIEN ROMULUS (15)
7 - 12 Sept MY NEIGHBOR IN TOROTO (U)
10 & 11 Sept SWAN SONG (12A)
13 Sept CALAMITY JANE (1953) (U) Dementia Friendly
13 & 18 Sept THE MOUNTAIN WITHIN ME (12A)
13 - 19 Sept BETWEEN THE TEMPLES (15)
13 - 19 Sept KNEECAP (18)
14 Sept THE MUMMY (1999) (12A) Free pre-activity from 10.30am
16 Sept I SAW THE TV GLOW (15) Radix Film Club
17 & 19 Sept BOAT PEOPLE (1982) (15) Odyssey Film Festival
17 & 19 Sept CHUNGKING EXPRESS (1994) (12A) Odyssey Film Festival
23 & 26 Sept LUST, CAUTION (18)
Odyssey Film Festival
20 - 26 Sept STARVE ACRE (15)
20 - 26 Sept TRAP (15)
21 - 26 Sept SING SING (15)
ABERGAVENNY FILM SOC.
20 Sept THE TASTE OF THINGS
25 Sept MONSTER (12)
9 Oct ROBOT DREAM (PG) Melville Centre, Pen y Pound, Abergavenny NP7 5UD. Check for times. A limited number of seats available for non-members aged 18+ www.abergavennyfilmsociety.com
ASSEMBLY ROOMS, LUDLOW
2, 4 & 12 Sept WIDOW CLICQUOT (15)
2, 9 & 12 Sept IT ENDS WITH US (15)
3, 5, 6 Sept MY NEIGHBOR TOROTO (U)
16 - 19 Sept THE MOUNTAIN WITHIN ME (12A)
16 & 23 Sept BETWEEN THE TEMPLES (15)
20 Sept FRONTLINE FOLKLORE
Join the artist Ben Edge throughout the Ritual Year of 2019. The film will be followed by a Q&A with Ben Edge and editor Angelica Jopson.
21 & 28 Sept OZI: VOICE OF THE FOREST (PG)
23, 25 & 26 Sept SING SING (15) 24, 26 Sept KNEECAP (18)
27, 30 Sept, 2, 5, 7 Oct LEE (15)
28, 30 Sept, 1 Oct THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (12A)
Assembly Rooms, Mill St, Ludlow, 01584 878141
BOOTH’S BOOKSHOP, H-O-W
13 Sept TESTIMONY
Film on the life of Shostakovich.
Part of Hay Music Festival, 2.30pm.
15 Sept THE DEATH OF STALIN Part of Hay Music Festival, 1.30pm. Richard Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye. 01497 822010
BRECON FILM SOCIETY
16 Sept PERFECT DAYS (PG)
7 Oct THE TRIAL (PG)
7.30pm, Brecon Coliseum Cinema, Wheat St, Brecon. 01874 620642
4 Oct BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM
FESTIVALTheatr Brycheiniog, Canal Wharf, Brecon 01874 611622
25 Sept THE THIRD MAN (1949) (PG)
27 Sept - 3 Oct FIREBRAND (15)
27 Sept - 3 Oct LEE (15)
27 Sept - 10 Oct THE CRITIC (ctbc) The Courtyard Theatre, Edgar St, Hereford 01432 340555
2 Sept BOB MARLEY - ONE LOVE (12) Welshpool Assembly Room 01938 552043
3 Sept ONE LIFE (12) Lydbury North VH 01588 771295
4 Sept WICKED LITTLE LETTERS (15) Cardington VH 01694 771295
4 Sept A UNITED KINGDOM (12A)
The Phoenix Theatre, Ross-on-Wye 07789 778048
5 Sept SAVING GRACE (15) Lindridge Parish Hall 01584 881615
5 Sept ONE LIFE (12) Brilley VH 01544 327227
6 Sept WICKED LITTLE LETTERS (15) Fownhope New Memorial Hall 01432 860717
6 Sept WICKED LITTLE LETTERS (15) Knighton Community Centre 07964 023841
6 Sept OPPENHEIMER (12) Chetton VH 01746 789239
7 Sept A HAUNTING IN VENICE (12A) Hanley Broadheath VH 07471 192649
9 Sept 23 WALKS (12A) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911
9 Sept ONE LIFE (12) The Red House, Albrighton 01902 373854
10 Sept THE OLD OAK (15) Garway Hall 01600 750465
11 Sept WICKED LITTLE LETTERS (15) Perton Civic Centre 01902 745971
11 Sept GROW YOUR OWN (PG) Burley Gate VH 07852 202353
11 Sept ONE LIFE (12) Hope Bowdler VH 01694 721376
12 Sept THE GREAT ESCAPER (12A)
Much Birch Community Hall 01981 540097
13 Sept WICKED LITTLE LETTERS (15) Clungunford VH 01588 660159
13 Sept THE GREAT ESCAPER (12A) Colwall VH 07891 668124
13 Sept WILDING (PG) Great Witley VH 01299 896412
13 Sept LOCAL HERO (PG) Habberley VH 07977 127161
13 Sept WICKED LITTLE LETTERS (15) Cound Guildhall 01743 761451
14 Sept DRIVING MUM (12) Lady Emily Hall, Tarrington 01432 890720
14 Sept WICKED LITTLE LETTERS (15) Clifton on Teme VH 01886 812238
14 Sept THE KEEPER (15) Bayston Hill Memorial Hall 01743 872096
16 Sept BACK TO BLACK (15)
The Edge Arts Centre 01952 728911
17 Sept BEFORE DAWN (15) Acton Scot VH 01694 781260
18 Sept NEXT GOAL WINS (12)
Myddle VH 07706 450075
19 Sept WICKED LITTLE LETTERS (15) Gorsley VH 01989 750649
19 Sept WICKED LITTLE LETTERS (15) Silvester Horne Institute 01694 720275
19 Sept PAST LIVES (12A) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911
19 Sept A MAN CALLED OTTO (15) Kinnerley Parish Hall 01691 683619
19 Sept MILITARY WIVES (12A)
Pencombe and Little Cowarne Parish Hall 07960 726717
20 Sept LADIES IN LAVENDER (12)
Marton VH 01743 792790
20 Sept KEEPING MUM (15) The Simpson Hall, Burghill 07726 148736
20 Sept PERFECT DAYS (PG)
Knighton Community Centre 07964 023841
20 Sept WICKED LITTLE LETTERS (15) Stoke Prior VH 07850 030821
21 Sept HIDDEN FIGURES (PG)
Cleobury Mortimer Parish Hall 01299 270047
21 Sept THE HOLDOVERS (15)
Lindridge Parish Hall 01584 881615
21 Sept THE MIRACLE CLUB (12A)
Upton upon Severn Memorial Hall 01684 592273
23 Sept SWEDE CAROLINE (15)
The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911
24 Sept WILDING (PG) Leintwardine Community Centre 07572 442903
25 Sept BREATHE (12A) Ellesmere Comrades Club 01691 622419
26 Sept ALL OF US STRANGERS (15) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911
26 Sept WILDING (PG) SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630321
To anyone familiar with the London Evening Standard’s often willfully acerbic arts criticism in the later 20th century, this engaging drama featuring Ian McKellan’s fabulously high-octane performance as the titular, 1930s theatre critic, Jimmy Erskine, will be a delight. His love for theatre patently less than his relish for destroying actors whose performances he faults, the overtly gay – a perilous status back then – Erskine finds himself required to tone down his vitriol when his deceased newspaper’s fascism-inclined owner is replaced by his more emollient son, Viscount Brooke (Mark Strong). Securing the reluctant aid of an actress he’d previously excoriated, Nina Land (Gemma Arterton, never better), Erskine plans to ensnare the somewhat wimpy Brooke to his advantage, a high-risk strategy indeed. Patrick Marber’s first major script since his equally intense NOTES ON A SCANDAL is a joy and director Anand Tucker (HILARY AND JACKIE) encourages his fine cast to pull no punches.
26 Sept BOB MARLEY - ONE LOVE (12) Goodrich VH 01600 890609
26 Sept WICKED LITTLE LETTERS (15) Norbury VH 07929 366745
27 Sept ALL OF US STRANGERS (15) Conquest Theatre Bromyard 01885 488575
27 Sept THE FALL GUY (12) Himbleton VH 01905 391143
27 Sept THE WORLD’S FASTEST INDIAN (12A) Longden VH 07539 545846
27 Sept THE SMALLEST SHOW ON EARTH (U) The Old Picture House, Kington 07855 254590
28 Sept A WALK IN THE WOODS (15) Tasley Parish Room 01746 764881
28 Sept ONE LIFE (12) Yarpole Parish Hall 01568 780250
28 Sept AVATAR (12A) Church & Chetwynd Aston VH 01952 813234
THE EDGE ARTS CENTRE
9 Sept 23 WALKS (12)
16 Sept BACK TO BLACK (15)
19 Sept PAST LIVES (12A)
23 Sept SWEDE CAROLINE (15)
26 Sept ALL OF US STRANGERS (15)
30 Sept THE COLOR PURPLE (12A)
3 Oct AND THEN COME THE NIGHTJARS (15)
7 Oct A BUNCH OF AMATEURS (15)
The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911
THE HAFREN, NEWTOWN
25 Sept WICKED LITTLE LETTERS (15)
The Hafren, Newtown, 01686 948100
MARKET THEATRE, LEDBURY
4 Sept MY SAILOR, MY LOVE (12)
6 Sept FALLEN LEAVES (12)
27 Sept LA CHIMERA (12) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125
OLD MARKET HALL, SHREWS.
Until 2 Sept GRACIE AND PEDRO: MISSION IMPOSSIBLE (U)
2 - 5 Sept IT ENDS WITH US (15)
6 - 12 Sept FIREBRAND (15)
13 - 26 Sept LEE (15)
26 - 29 Sept PAUL MCCARTNEY AND WINGS - ONE HAND CLAPPING (12A)
27 Sept - 3 Oct THE CRITIC (ctbc) Old Market Hall, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281
PRESTEIGNE SCREEN
6 Sept PERFECT DAYS
20 Sept BLACKBIRD, BLACKBIRD, BLACKBERRY www.presteignescreen.org.uk Assembly Rooms, Presteigne.
REGAL, TENBURY WELLS
12 Sept THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION (15)
20 Sept BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE (ctbc)
3 Oct GREASE (PG)
Regal, Teme St, Tenbury Wells, 01584 811442
SAVOY, MONMOUTH
Until 4 Sept VINDICATION SWIM (12) Until 7 Sept KENSUKE’S KINGDOM (PG)
28 Sept SOLVE-ALONG-A-MURDERSHE-WROTE
An interactive screening of the classic, featuring games, prizes, audience participation.
Savoy Theatre, Church St, Monmouth 01600 772467
SHREWSBURY FILM SOCIETY
20 Sept FALLEN LEAVES (12)
4 Oct CAIRO CONSPIRACY (12)
The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 01743 234970
SPARC, BISHOP’S CASTLE
17 Sept YOUNGER (PG)
26 Sept WILDING (PG)
SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 01588 638038
THEATRE SEVERN, SHREWS
3 Oct OCEAN FILM FESTIVAL
A new collection of short films all c elebrating the big blue. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281.
WYESIDE,
BUILTH WELLS
1 Sept INSIDE OUT 2 (U)
1 Sept KENSUKE’S KINGDOM (PG)
1 Sept THE COMMANDANT’S SHADOW (12A)
1, 3, 4, 5 Sept BORDERLANDS (12A)
3, 4, 5 Sept GAZA: A STORY OF LOVE & WAR (12A)
6 - 8, 10 - 15, 17 - 19 Sept BEETLEJUICE, BEETLEJUICE (ctbc)
6 - 8, 10 - 12 Sept ALIEN: ROMULUS (15)
7, 8, 14, 21, 29 Sept, 5 Oct DESPICABLE ME 4 (U)
8 Sept THE MALTESE FALCON (PG)
20 - 22 Sept KNEECAP (18)
20 - 22, 25 Sept CROW (ctbc)
21, 22, 29 Sept, 6 & 12 Oct WILDING (PG)
22 Sept MYSTERY FILM (12A)
24 - 26 & 29 Sept UNICORNS (15)
27 - 29 Sept, 1 - 3 Oct LEE (15)
28, 19 Sept, 1 - 3 Oct THE CRITIC (ctbc)
4 - 6, 8 & 10 Oct SPEAK NO EVIL (15) Wyeside, Builth Wells 01982 552555
LIVE EVENTS ON SCREEN
1 Sept ANDRE RIEU’S 2024 MAASTRICHT CONCERT
‘Power of Love’. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7pm, 01982 552555. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7pm, 01600 772467.
5 Sept PRESENT LAUGHTER
National Theatre. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7pm, 01982 552555. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7pm, 01600 719401.
7 Sept ANDRE RIEU’S 2024 MAASTRICHT CONCERT
‘Power of Love’. The Courtyard, Hereford, 2pm, 01432 340555.
10 Sept THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO
Royal Ballet & Opera. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 6.30pm, 01600 719401. The Courtyard, Hereford, 6.30pm. The Hafren, Newtown, 6.30pm, 01686 948100. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 6.30pm, 01885 488575. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 5.30pm, 01584 878141. The Regal, Tenbury Wells, 6.30pm, 01584 811442.
12 Sept PRIMA FACIE
National Theatre. The Hafren, Newtown, 7pm, 01686 948100. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7pm, 01600 719401. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7pm, 01885 488575.
13 Sept PRIMA FACIE
National Theatre. The Regal, Tenbury Wells, 7pm, 01584 811442.
15 Sept THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO
Royal Ballet & Opera. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 2pm, 01982 552555.
SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 2pm, 01588 638038. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 2pm, 01584 878141.
19 Sept PRESENT LAUGHTER
National Theatre live. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 7pm, 01588 638038.
19 Sept PRIMA FACIE
National Theatre live. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7pm, 01982 552555. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 6.15pm, 01584 878141.
22 Sept PRIMA FACIE
National Theatre live. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 2pm, 01743 281281.
22 Sept MISS SAIGON
From London’s West End. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7pm, 01885 488575.
24 Sept MISS SAIGON
Anniversary gala performance recorded in London’s West End. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 4pm & 7.30pm, 01600 772467.
26 Sept EDWARD SCISSORHANDS
Matthew Bourne’s dance version of Tim Burton’s classic. Filmed live at the Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, 01600 772467.
26 Sept PRESENT LAUGHTER
National Theatre. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7pm, 07967 517125.
26 Sept RIVERDANCE
25th Anniversary. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7pm, 01982 552555.
27 Sept PRIMA FACIE
National Theatre live. Montgomery Movie Club. Montgomery Town Hall, 7.30pm, 01686 668442.
29 Sept EDWARD SCISSORHANDS
Matthew Bourne’s dance version of Tim Burton’s classic. Filmed live at the Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 4.45pm, 01600 772467.
29 Sept RIVERDANCE
25th Anniversary. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 2pm, 01982 552555.
5 Oct LES CONTES D’HOFFMANN
New York Met. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 6pm, 01885 488575.
WORKSHOPS
CALL OUT TO FILM FANS
Borderlines, Britain’s largest rural film festival, celebrated its 22nd year in 2024 with record audiences at 23 venues across Herefordshire, Shropshire, Malvern and the Welsh Borders. The festival’s major cinemas are the Courtyard in Hereford, Malvern Theatres and Ludlow Assembly Rooms but Borderlines is unique in that it also includes village halls and community centres. Borderlines is looking for new people to join its board of directors to help oversee the event and play an active role during the next festival at the beginning of March 2025. So, if you love the festival, you’re a keen film fan and have experience in business, finance and other fields they’d love to hear from you. To find out more contact Steve Freer, chair of Borderlines at steve.freer@borderlinesfilmfestival. co.uk
Every Tuesday YOUTH CAFE
Young people (8-16) can meet and share creative activites including music, drama and films. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 01743 234970. Wednesdays FILM MAKING CLUB For ages 11-17. The Courtyard, Hereford, 6-7.30pm, £75 per term, 01432 340555.
Dance Performance
Until Mon 2 September
FIN D’ÉTÉ
Four full days and five evenings of live music with concerts and evening dances to enjoy the delights of traditional dances from France and Sweden. All levels of dancers and musicians are invited to participate in the various dance and music workshops held each day. With Leif and Margareta Virtanen. Dances of Gascony with Joachim Montmord. Dances of Poitou with Benoit Guerbigny. Bourrees with John and Isa. Kinnersley Castle. With breakfast, morning and afternoon workshops, vegetarian lunch and dinner, late afternoon concerts in St James’ Church and Bal, midnight nibbles in the evening. Full details www.emaide.org.uk and reservations email john.leopold@wanadoo.fr
Fri 20 September DISCO INFERNO
All singing, all dancing celebration of everything DISCO. Perfect harmony, high energy and slick choreography. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.
Thurs 26 September FRONTIERS
NATIONAL DANCE COMPANY OF WALES. A double bill with their signature blend of brilliantly crafted, life-affirming dance. ‘August’ by Matthew William Robinson and ‘Skinners’ by Melanie Lane. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.
Dance Workshops
Single, dated listings are free. Year round entries £45.
Sun 15 & Sun 29 September
BLACK MOUNTAIN BALFOLK
French and Breton dance to live music. Dance workshop 4-5pm followed by general dancing. Musicians welcome from 3pm. Hay Parish Hall, Lion St, Hay-on-Wye, £7/£5, 07527 508340.
PINSLEY MILL MORRIS
Women’s Northwest morris and clog, are looking to welcome more dancers. We meet every Tuesday at 8pm, Kingsland Village, HR6 9SQ. No experience necessary! Email PinsleyMillMorris@gmail.com for more details, or just turn up. Come and join Herefordshire’s newest Morris side!
SILVER SWANS ADULT BALLET CLASSES
Adult Ballet and Low Impact Tap classesThe Larruperz Centre, Ross-On-Wye, Tuesdays 1:30 -2:30 Silver Swans Ballet, 2:35-3:20 Adult Tap. Adult Ballet Class 2Faced Dance Centre for Movement, The Old Court, Gaol St, Hereford; Wednesdays 6:15 - 7:15pm. All ages and beginners welcome, £7 PAYG/Drop In. Tel: 07854793960. Email: creativefitness20@gmail.comcreativefitness.org.uk
DANCE WITH ALANYA Shimmy Central Open Level
Adult Belly Dance Classes. Bodenham Parish Hall, HR1 3LB. 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month, 1-3pm. £13 pay-as-you-go - please book by the previous Wednesday. Move with the Groove Upbeat Dance Exercise Classic dance tracks from Disco to Swing - follow-on steps or do your own thing. Meet and make friends. Kingswood Village Hall, HR5 3HE. Mondays, 11.00am-12.00 noon £6 no-obligation taster, then £24 per 4-wek block. For full information visit http://alanyadance.uk or call Abbie on 07962 161081, alanyadancer@gmail.com
LEARN 2 JIVE 50’S SWING STYLE CLASSES
Mon - Bartestree Village Hall, Hereford, 7.30pm. Silvester Horne Institute, Church Stretton, 7.30pm. Tues - Pembridge Village Hall, 7.30pm. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm. Claines Parish Hall, Worcester, 7.30pm. Wed - Burford Village Hall, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm. Holy Trinity Parish Hall, Malvern, 7.30pm. Holmer Church Parish Centre, Hereford. Thurs - Ledbury Dance Studio, Bye Street, 7.30pm. Abberley Village Hall, 7.30pm. Penybont Community Centre, 7.30pm. Sun - Eardisley Village Hall, 6.30pm. For more information please e-mail info@coolmovesdance.co.uk Matt or Sarah on 01989 750354. www.coolmovesdance.co.uk Coolmoves Dance & Fitness for adults.
COURTYARD, HEREFORD CLASSES
Adult Classes. Mon - Contemporary Dance with LG Dance, 6.30pm. www.lauragale.co.uk. Mon - Commercial Dance with LG Dance, 7.30pm-8.25pm, £25 per month. Mon - Zumba, 11am-11.45am. Tues - Commercial Dance with LG Dance, 6.30pm-7.25pm, £25 per month. Tues Heels Class with LG Dance, 7.30pm-8.30pm, £25 per month. Tues - Street Jazz with LG Dance, 6.30pm. www.lauragale.co.uk Wed - Fit4Tap, 10am-10.45am. Thurs - Silver Swans Adult Ballet, 1pm, www.starlightcompany.co.uk Fri - Chance to Dance, 10.15am. Junior Classes. Mon - Junior Contemporary for ages 7-12, 4.30pm, £25 per month. Mon - Senior Contemporary for ages 13-18, 5.30pm, £25 per month. Tues - Junior Commercial, for ages 8-12, 4.30pm, £25 per month. Tues - Senior Commercial for ages 13-18, 5.30pm, £25 per month. Wed - Mini Streetz for ages 4-8, 4.45pm, £23 per month. Wed - Junior Streetz for ages 9-12, 5.30pm. Wed - Senior Streetz for ages 13-24, 6.30pm, £25 per month. Fri - Dancing Tots for ages 2-4, 11.30am. Sat - Twinkling Stars for ages 2-4 incorporating Makaton sign, musical movement, sensory play and fun, 9.30am. The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.
ASSEMBLY ROOMS DANCE CLASSES
Weekly - Circle Dancing, no partner required, 1.453.45pm, £5, contact Kathryn 01584 877446. WeeklyGKY Dance. Dance and acrobatics for children, various classes, 4-9pm, £4.75-£6.25, contact Grace Young 07939 638637. Weekly - Learn 2 Jive, beginners 7.30-8.30pm, intermediates 8.30-9.30pm, no partner needed, £6, contact Matt info@coolmovesdance.co.uk. Zumba - 7-8pm, £5, contact Honor 07527 183231. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 01584 878141.
Fortnightly Saturdays CHORUS LINE
Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 07943 417561.
Mondays REGAL DANCE
Join Katy for weekly lessons in the Regal Studio. Ages 6-9 years, 4.15pm-5pm. Ages 10-14 years, 5pm-6pm. Regal, Tenbury Wells, £6, www.regaltenbury.co.uk
Tuesdays FOXWHELP 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 Paul 01497 821003 or Jed 07549 096291.
Tuesdays, Thursdays - Saturdays MID WALES DANCE ACADEMY
Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 07943 417561.
Tuesdays SOLO LATINO DANCE
Parish Hall, Hay-on-Wye, 7-8.30pm. Mely 07837 160505. Fortnightly Sunday HIGHFLYERS YOUTH DANCE COMPANY
For ages 11-18 with disabilities or additional needs and their siblings. All welcome. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 2-4pm, 01743 234970 or email Rachel youthsidance@gmail.com
Cotto, Hereford
MR P celebrated his birthday by taking his habitual morning stroll when, tripping on a stone on the rocky track near his home, he pitched forward like a tree being felled and hit the rough ground full on his face and knees. He hauled himself to his feet, bloody-faced and lame. No doubt the regulars of the Blood Bay in Ludlow would have cheered at the sight, but once he’d staggered home, his Lovely Companion warmly ministered to him, doing her best to dab away the carnage. Even more, she whisked him off for a celebratory lunch at The Bridges Inn, on the western flank of the Long Mynd.
This is a pub that has been adopted and lovingly enhanced by a local family who also own Linley Hall and its productive walled garden, which supplies most of the delicious vegetables served in the pub. Since Mr P was last there, when he reviewed it for the Woolly Organ, a lot of work has been done to the fabric of the place. To Mr P’s delight, unlike the re-ordering of many formerly characterful boozers, it hasn’t been destroyed – far from it, the wonderful ambience remains. It is sympathetically furnished with comfortable, authentic country furniture, and the food is better than ever. It’s pleasing that the owners have obviously thought about what their punters want to eat, and the best way to serve it. The lunch menu (Wednesday to Sunday) has a stimulating choice of small (and large) plates that almost any rambler could afford and a sophisticated eater might relish. Mr P had a terrine of pork and venison that was especially good, and the LC was chuffed with her charcuterie and a roast chicken salad. With a pint of Oracle, Mr P could not have had a better birthday lunch, despite his knackered knees and battered visage.
But The Bridges is not the subject of this month’s review. Mr Pernickety and his musician friend, the Wrinkle Rocker trundled down the A49 to Hereford to eat at a place called Cotto, opposite the Green Dragon in Broad Street. Mr P had spotted its presence as the superior eatery on site at the Hay Festival, a place apart from the great noshing hall where all the fast-fooders were and he and the LC ate.
But seeing that there was a new Italian in town, which wasn’t part of a chain like Ask, where the dishes are prepared in a factory somewhere, transported to the
‘outlet’ and stuck in a microwave oven, he was eager to try it. Good Italian food can easily be as exciting as the hautiest of French cuisine, often more robust and characterful. In Hereford, Italian family restaurants are already well represented by Ponte Vecchio – but competition is always good. The narrow frontage of Cotto belies its depth. There is a functioning bar at the front where Camparis and Negronis can be taken before dinner, leading through to what, on a Friday evening was a properly heaving restaurant. Encouraged by this, Mr P and the WR were shown to the only empty table a long way into the place. They sat and looked around, happy in anticipation. There was good feel, a murmur of appreciative eaters rather than shrieking hen parties. Unlike most eating places, the music playing in Cotto matched its ambience – tenors, mandolins and amore. Mr P and the WR perused the promisingly brief menu, sure that it must change all the time, offering several adventurous and less familiar dishes. Mr P felt he would like to have a go at everything but settled to start with smoked salmon and mackerel croquettes – a good blend of fish and beautifully prepared. The WR had Calamari Fritti with aubergine fries. He remarked that the aubergine fries could have been firmer but munched away happily. His next course was a Herefordshire-farmer’s-sized serving of nduja Risotto and scallops. ‘Nduja is a spicy, spreadable pork sausage from Calabria. The risotto was, the WR said between mouthfuls, an especially well-flavoured risotto and the scallops were a bonus. However, not being a Herefordshire farmer, he couldn’t clear the plate. Mr P enjoyed his breaded Chicken Milanese a great deal, with its warm tomato salad. – a well prepared, classic Italian dish, with which he drank a glass of chunky fruity Barbera.
To complete their dinner, they shared a tiramisu –always a reliable gauge, and didn’t find it wanting. They noted that apart from the fish, everything came either from Italy or Herefordshire. Finishing the tiramisu, they smacked their lips and agreed that they’d had a proper Italian dinner, served by lovely staff who seemed to convey the enthusiasm of the family behind the restaurant. They’d enjoyed it easily enough to come again and to recommend it to their friends.
Mr Pernickety
EVENTS
September & October APPLEFEST AT NEWTOWN COURT
28 Sept - 12 Oct - Special AppleFest lunch menu. 28 Sept - 5 Oct - Apple harvest cider tours, 1.15pm. 3 - 5, 10-12 Oct - Wooden Apple Painting, make your own fridge magnet, coaster or decoration. Newton Court, Newton Lane, Leominster, HR6 0PF. Open Mon-Sat 9am-4.30pm, Sun 9.30am-3.30pm, 01568 611721.
Sun 1 September ANNUAL BUFFET LUNCH
Plus scrumptious puds, cash bar. Bedstone & Hopton Castle Village Hall, 12pm-2pm, £10, £5 children, please book 01547 530282/530838.
Sat 7 September AFTERNOON TEA RECEPTION
Homemade afternoon tea accompanied by the soothing melodies of a live pianist in the Courtyard Lounge. The Courtyard, Hereford, 12pm, 01432 340555.
Sat 7 & Sun 8 September NEWTOWN FOOD FESTIVAL
A feast of food, music and fun, spanning the green spaces in the centre of Newtown with the town centre just a short walk away. Details www.newtownfoodfestival.org.uk
Fri 13 - Sun 15 September LUDLOW FOOD FESTIVAL
The ‘original’ food and drink festival, celebrating 30 years with a dynamic programme of live cooking demonstrations, fire stage, trails, late sessions, workshops, children’s activities and talks from international chefs, producers and experts. www.ludlowfoodfestival.co.uk
Sat 21 September ITALIAN PIZZA
Woodfired, authentic from Origin Pizza. Oxford Arms courtyard, Kington, 07301 081444.
Sat 21 & Sun 22 September ABERGAVENNY FOOD FESTIVAL
Meet bright lights of the Food World! Chef demos, talks, debates and cooking over fire. Markets, great eats and family entertainment. Multi-venue stroller tickets online, day £16, weekend £25, under 16s free. All tickets sold in advance, www.abergavennyfoodfestival.com
Thurs 26 September STEAK NIGHT
Newton Court, Newton Lane, Leominster, 6-8.15pm, 01568 611721.
Tues 1 October THE COURTYARD’S TEA PARTY
Hosted by Rachel Freeman. Filled with music, tea, cakes and dancing. Dementia friendly. The Courtyard, Hereford, 2pm, 01432 340555.
Every Saturday LUDLOW COUNTRY MARKET
9am-12pm at The Womens Centre, Ludlow. Local produce, handicrafts, plants & veg, cut flowers, cards.
First Saturday of every month (except August) FARMER’S MARKET Produce, craft, gifts, kitchen cafe open. Eaton Bishop Village Hall, 10am-12pm.
First Saturday of every month HELLENS PRODUCE MARKET Local products and enjoy a breakfast. Hellens Manor, Much Marcle, near Ledbury, 9.30-11.30am, 01531 660504, www.hellensmanor.com
First Saturday of every month PRESTEIGNE LOCAL FOOD MARKET Memorial Hall Presteigne, 9am-1pm. The best collection of artisan food producers in the area.
2nd and 4th Saturday of every month KNIGHTON COMMUNITY MARKET Knighton Community Centre, 9.30am-12.30pm, 07751 221487.
2nd Saturday of every month BRECON FARMERS & MAKERS MARKET Brecon Indoor Market Hall, 9.30am - 4pm. 07926 196714.
2nd Saturday of every month LEOMINSTER FARMER’S MARKET Corn Square, 9am-1pm, 01568 797427.
Third Saturday of every month PRODUCE MARKET
Hightown Community Rooms, Vicarage Rd. Clun, 10.00am - 12.00pm. 01547 520332.
3rd Saturday of every month FARMER’S MARKET
Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, 9am-1pm, 01588 630023.
1st Thursday EVENING FARMER’S MARKET
The Barn, Ledbury, 6-8pm. www.ledburyfoodgroup.org
Every Thursday MONTGOMERY TOWN MARKET
Regular stalls on the lower floor. First Thurs of the month, using both floors with community cafe. Open 9am-3pm, www.montgomery-wales.co.uk/market 07790 100462.
Every Thursday HAY MARKET DAY Local produce, meat and fish, hot food, artisan bread, cakes, crafts, vintage, plants. Memorial Square and Clock Tower, Hay-on-Wye, 9am-2.30pm, www.haymarkets.co.uk
Every 2nd & 4th Thursday LUDLOW LOCAL PRODUCE MARKET Castle Square, 9am-2pm, 01584 872043.
Every Friday KINGTON PRODUCE/CRAFTS MARKET
Market Hall, Kington, 9am-1pm, 07867 483135.
Every Friday & Saturday from 5pm STEAK NIGHTS
Floodgates Restaurant & Bar, Left Bank Village, Hereford, www.theleftbankvillage.co.uk
FOOD BYTES
Why not advertise? Only £45 per year.
AARDVARK BOOKS LTD, THE BOOKERY, MANOR FARM, BRAMPTON BRYAN, BUCKNELL 01547 530888 Cafe serving refreshments, cakes etc. Tuesday - Sunday 10am-4pm and Bank Holiday Mondays. THE GREEN BEAN CAFE, WEOBLEY 01544 318865 Good, locally sourced, homemade food. Soups, all day light lunches, cakes and scones. Set in the heart of Weobley. Free wifi. Tues-Sat 9.30am-3pm. With The Green Bean Shop/Deli under the same roof.
THE ORGASMIC CIDER COMPANY, GREAT PARTON, EARDISLEY, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR3 6NX 01544 327244 or 07773 037448 Craft cider and perry off licence and gift shop with local products. Open Friday and Saturday 12 to 5pm. Group tours available.
RHOS MARKET GARDEN, KNIGHTON 01547 528315 Growers & providers of organic veg, fruit & flowers. Eco cleaning products & refills. Large range of groceries & wholefoods. The Old Garage Shop Knighton LD7 1EN. Wed. - Fri. 9 - 4, Sat. 10 - 2. Free parking. Organic veg boxes delivered to collection points in Presteigne, Knighton and Beguildy. rhosorganic@outlook.com www.rhosorganic. co.uk
THE WORKHOUSE CAFE, INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, PRESTEIGNE 01544 267864 Cafe, gallery, light lunches, good coffee, homemade cakes. Wed-Sat 10am - 4pm. YE OLDE TAVERN, KINGTON 01544 231417
Food served Wed-Fri 5pm-9pm, Sat 12pm-9pm, Sun 12pm-8pm. Thursday Steak Night, 8oz Rump and a drink, £14.50.
SEPTEMBER
Sun 1 September
NEWTOWN FOOD FESTIVAL
Amazing music with Ffonic and caller Claire Weston - ceilidh. Hafan yr Afon, Newtown, 6.30pm, £6, under 16s free, bar and food available, www.newtownfoodfestival.org.uk
BUSSPASS
Richmond Club, Edgar St, Hereford, 3.15pm, 01432 356529.
HEATH QUARTET
And celebrated clarinettist, Robert Plane. Works by Corelli, Haydn and Britten plus Mozart’s Clarinet Quintet K581. Lion Ballroom, Leominster, 3pm, tickets £20, students £10, from Leominster TIC 01568 616460 or The Courtyard, 01432 340555.
CHORAL EVENSONG
Leominster Priory, 6pm.
OUTDOOR COUNTRY ROOFTOP PARTY
Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 5pm, 07498 966606.
FIN D’ÉTÉ
Four full days and five evenings of live music and dance from France and Sweden. Including Jean-Pierre Yvertspelmanslag. Bal de Midid with Sian & Paul, Julian Sutton - melodion, Steve Tyler - hurdy gurdy, Anne-Marie Summers - pipes, Aymerick Tron Alvarez - ensemble music. Concert in St James’ Church with The Wendigo, Bal with Steve Turner, Benoit Guerbigny, Aymerick Tron Alvarez. Kinnersley Castle. Details www.emade.org.uk and bookings email john.leopold@wanadoo.fr
CLUN VALLEY MUSIC
‘Two’s Company’. John Kirkpatrick (voice, button accordion, concertina) and Lisa Beznosiuk (flute). Clun Methodist Church, High St, Clun, 12pm, free, 07811 967114, www.clunvalleymusic.co.uk
Mon 2 September
BRIMFIELD FOLK CLUB
Brimfield Village Hall, 7.30pm, 07909 290942. Bring drink/glasses.
CIDER CITY JAZZMEN
The Barrels, St Owen St, Hereford. JAZZ AT BILL’S KITCHEN
Featuring The Sally Jones Jazz Trio. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 6pm, £10 just music, £25 with food, 01584 878141.
FIN D’ÉTÉ
See 1 Sept for details. www.emade. org.uk bookings email john.leopold@ wanadoo.fr
Tues 3 September
LUNCHTIME ORGAN RECITAL
Given by Francois Cloete from Merton College. Hereford Cathedral, 1.15pm, free with a retiring collection, www.herefordcathedral.org
DAWN LANDES
West Malvern Social Club, 145 West Malvern Rd, WR14 4AY, 8pm, info@ wmsc.org.uk
Wed 4 September
BRECON FOLK AND MORE CLUB
The Muse, Old Museum, Brecon, 7.30pm, 07791 654799, www.themusebrecon.com
NORTHWICK BAROQUE
Instrumental chamber group. A free, informal lunchtime concert. Bring your lunch and eat at cafe tables. St Mary’s Church, Ross-on-Wye, 1pm, free, retiring collection. 01989 562175.
OPEN MIC
Jam Factory, Widemarsh St, Hereford, 8pm.
ALBERT’S SONGWRITERS SHOWCASE
Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 8.30pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk
Thurs 5 September
THE ROCKET MAN
The Elton John Show. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, £22, 01873 850805.
BROMYARD FOLK FESTIVAL
Family friendly folk music festival. Featuring Oysterband, Spiers & Boden, Fay Hield Trio, Martin Simpson, O’Hooley & Tidow, Gnoss, Granny’s Attic, Mick Ryan, Banter, Sherburn Bartley Sanders, Tom McConville & Michael Biggins, James Delarre & Saul Rose, Dan the Hat, Keith Donnelly, Lauren South, Janice Burns & Jon Doran plus many more. Food, drinks, song, dance, day/evening/weekend tickets available. Festival Site, next to Bromyard Town Football Club, Bromyard, HR7 4NT, 07990 629203, www.bromyardfolkfestival.co.uk
JAM ON TOAST
Open jam night, all musicians welcome. Jam Factory, Widemarsh St, Hereford, 8pm.
Thurs 5 September
WHISKEY RIVER
Trio. The Boat Inn, Penallt, Monmouthshire, 8pm, free.
FOLK AT THE FALCON
Featuring Mice in a Matchbox, Huw Knight and Viv Bell, John Bloor, Cherrystones, Roger Pugh, Brian Jones and master of ceremonies, Chris Barltrop. Falcon Mews, Bromyard, 7.30pm, free of charge, but a bucket will be passed around in support of the Disasters Emergency Committee Ukraine Appeal.
FLEETWOOD BAC
Fleetwood Mac tribute. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £23, 01600 772467.
Fri 6 September
BROMYARD FOLK FESTIVAL
See 5 Sept for details. 07880 629203, www.bromyardfolkfestival.co.uk
GLYDERAU
Original Prog Rock meets jazz under a Celtic moon. The Hanging Gardens, Llanidloes, 8pm, £8 online or on the door, www.glyderau.co.uk
LACK OF AFRO
Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk
WILLOW HILL
Plus support. The Foundry, Bell Lane, Brecon, 7pm, £7, www.thefoundrybrecon.co.uk
THE ALL TONES
Gordon Bennetts Bar, Hereford, 9pm, free, 01432 360250.
THE SHIRES
‘Two of Us’, acoustic duo tour. The UK’s biggest country duo. With support from Jeff Cohen (acoustic). The Hafren, Newtown, 7.30pm, £37, 01686 948100.
THE REMI HARRIS HOT CLUB TRIO
Gypsy jazz and blues. The Muse, Old Museum, Brecon, 8pm, £16 in advance, 07791 654799, www.themusebrecon. com
FRI DECKS: DRUM BASS
South Shropshire’s local talent. Oscars, Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 8pm, £6, 01584 878141.
FLASH
A tribute to Queen. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £26, 01743 281281.
ALBINO FROGS
Melville Centre for the Arts, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, 01873 853167.
JAMES WYTHES & BAND
The Eminem Show. Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 6.30pm, 07498 966606.
LETTING THE LIGHT IN
Featuring Clarice Jensen. The Unitarian, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £15, www.linktr.ee
THE LIFE AND SONGS OF EDITH PIAF
Played by Sally Jones. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 6.30pm, £18, 01584 878141.
Sat 7 September
BROMYARD FOLK FESTIVAL
See 5 Sept for details. 07880 629203, www.bromyardfolkfestival.co.uk
THE FLAMIN’GOS
Playing the catalogue from Kerrang. The Foundry, Bell Lane, Brecon, 7pm, £10, www.thefoundrybrecon.co.uk
MARK T
Vocals, national steel guitar, bouzouki and harmonica. Mixing blues, Celtic and English folk music with Greek Rembetika. De Koffie Pot, Hereford.
MIDNIGHT MAYHEM
The Black Swan, Leominster.
WHISKEY RIVER
Acoustic quartet. The Radical Bakers Harvest Camp, Crabapple Community, Berrington, Shrewsbury, 10pm.
RUFFNECKS
Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk
PRESS GANGERS
Presteigne’s Shanty Band. A lot of shanty and a bit of Irish! Norton Community Hub, Norton, Presteigne, 7pm, £12, from www.trybooking.com
In aid of Cancer Research and Norton Community Hub.
MICROBABY
Gordon Bennetts Bar, Hereford, 9pm, free, 01432 360250.
THE JOHNNY CASH ROADSHOW
‘Sin & Redempton’ tour. Clive John pays homage to Cash, alongside his wife, June Carter. The Hafren, Newtown, 7.30pm, £28, 01686 948100.
DARKSIDE
Performing music of Britain’s greatest progressive rock band. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £26.50, 01743 281281.
HOME GROWN!
Original live music from Pseudosonic, Jam Shed Blues Band and Lot.V. The Lost Arc, Rhayader, 01597 811226.
MANSELL DAVIES
Acousitc guitar and vocals covering Cat Stevens. Garway Village Hall, 8pm, £12, bar/food, www.ticketsource.co.uk/ garwaylive
THE KING’S VOICE
Transporting you through time, c apturing the spirit of the inimitable Gordon Hendricks. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 6.30pm, £33, 01584 878141.
TREORCHY MALE CHOIR
In concert. Hereford Cathedral, 7.30pm, £28-£15, tickets from The Courtyard, 01432 340555.
Mice in a Matchbox, Folk at The Falcon
Gnoss, Bromyard Folk Festival
Sat 7 September
AFTERNOON TEA RECEPTION
Homemade afternoon tea accompanied by the soothing melodies of a live pianist in the Courtyard Lounge. The Courtyard, Hereford, 12pm, 01432 340555.
THE BIG 90’S REVIVAL TOUR
Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 4pm, 07498 966606.
REMI HARRIS HOT CLUB TRIO
West Malvern Social Club, 145 West Malvern Rd, 8pm, info@wmsc.org.uk
Sun 8 September
MOSQUITOES
Richmond Club, Edgar St, Hereford, 3.15pm, 01432 356529.
AFTERNOON JAZZ SESSION
Jam Factory, Hereford, 4-6pm.
OPEN MIC
Ludlow Brewery, 4.30pm-8pm, free, 07974 264665.
THE BANDEROS
The Red Lion, Stifford’s Bridge, near Cradley, 5-7pm, free.
BROMYARD FOLK FESTIVAL
See 5 Sept for details. 07880 629203, www.bromyardfolkfestival.co.uk
Tues 10 September
LUNCHTIME ORGAN RECITAL
Given by Hugh Rowlands, Haileybury. Hereford Cathedral, 1.15pm, free with a retiring collection, www.herefordcathedral.org
MUSIC QUIZ
Jam Factory, Widemarsh St, Hereford, 8pm, £2 entry.
MID WALES RHTYHM & BLUES CLUB
Featuring Son Henry. The Muse, Glamorgan St, Brecon, 7.30pm, www.midwalesrandb.club
Wed 11 September
OPEN MIC
Jam Factory, Widemarsh St, Hereford, 8pm.
JOHN HYMAS & DAVE LUKE
Noris Cafe, Leominster, 7pm, £26 includes meal. Please book in advance, 01584 831386, noriscafe@yahoo.com
ALBERT’S SONGWRITERS SHOWCASE
Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 8.30pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk
WEDNESDAY CONCERT SERIES
Featuring Valentin Magyar, piano. Programme includes Liszt, Schubert, Beethoven and Scriabin. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 6.30pm, £20/£5, 01584 878141.
WHAT NOW MY LOVE?
A tribute to Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £25, 01873 850805.
Thurs 12 September
JAMES BORLAND QUARTET
Featuring James Borland, trumpet; George Crowley, saxophone; Nick Manz, piano; Ben Love, bass and Kai Chareunsy, drums. The Corn Exchange, High St, Ross-on-Wye, 7.30pm, 01989 763174.
THE DIANA ROSS STORY
Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 6pm, 07498 966606.
THE SIXTEEN
The Choral Pilgrimage 2024. ‘Masters of Imitation’. Stunningly beautiful music by Lassus, Josquin and Bob Chilcott. Hereford Cathedral, 7.30pm, £35-£15 www.thesixteen.com www.herefordcathedral.org
Fri 13 September
HAY MUSIC FESTIVAL
Featuring The Fitzwilliam String Quartet. Music by Bach, Mozart and Beethoven. St Mary’s Church, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, 07768 020129, www.haymusic.org/festival-events
GOOD TO GO
Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk
OPEN MIC
Hosted by Mark Richards. Hundred House Inn, Purslow, Craven Arms, 8pm, please pre-book your slot, markianrichards@hotmail.com
THE ROAD KNIGHTS
Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford.
THE BRIDGE
Gordon Bennetts Bar, Hereford, 9pm, free, 01432 360250.
MAGGIE MAY
The Rod Stewart Years. Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 6pm, 07498 966606.
TOTALLY BLONDIE
Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £22, 01743 281281.
CHARLIE PARR
The Minnesota-born guitarist, songwriter and interpreter of traditional music. A folk troubadour and bluesman poet. The Art Shop and Chapel, Abergavenny, 8pm, £18, booking essential, 01873 852690.
The Fitzwilliam Quartet, Hay Music
AMBER KUTI IS ELLA FITZGERALD
Performing Ella classics. Ludlow
Assembly Rooms, 6.30pm, £25 includes welcome drink, 01584 878141.
SARAH MCQUAID
In concert. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7.30pm, £15, 01952 728911.
Sat 14 September
BACK TO BACHARACH
The music of Burt Bacharach. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £25, 01873 850805.
ALL STAR REGGAE
Starring Johnny 2 Bad. Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 6pm, 07498 966606.
MIDNIGHT MAYHEM
The Coppers Malt House, Church Stretton.
KINGTON SHOW
Horses, sheep, cattle, pigs, dog show, shearing, Big Pete and the Monster Truck show, horticultural tent, Young Farmer competitions, trade stands and much more. `The Ovals Farm, Kington, 9am-6pm, free car parking, dogs welcome, www.kingtonshow.co.uk
WHISKEY RIVER
Duo. The Art of Coffee, Coleford, 5-6 Market Place, Coleford, 8pm, free.
CLUN VALLEY JAZZ
Featuring Loz Speyer’s Inner Space Quintet. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, www.clunvalleyjazz.com
ABBA SENSATION
Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, £19, 01885 488575.
MADE
IN TENNESSEE
A taste of Nashville with Soul Street Productions. A band made up by some of the UK’s finest country musicians. Pavilion Mid Wales, Llandrindod Wells, 7.30pm, 01597 258118, www.pavilionmidwales.org.uk
HAY MUSIC FESTIVAL
Coffee Concert by musicians from Sinfonia Cymru with music by Haydn, Shostakovich and Florence Price, St Mary’s Church, Hay-on-Wye, 11am. Featuring Huw Watkins, piano and Robin Michael, cello with an introduction by Philip Cashian. Music by Shostakovich, Philip Cashian, Huw Watkins and Britten. St Mary’s Church, Hay--on-Wye, 4pm. Concert in Hay Castle by experimental pianist and composer, Sarah Nicolls, on her ‘Inside-out Piano’. Hay Castle, 8pm. 07768 020129, www.haymusic.org/ festival-events
THE BANDEROS
The Plough, Upton-upon Severn, 8.30pm, free.
AN EVENING OF SOUL & MOTOWN
Hosted by the live band, Candy The Sound. Plus DJ. The Left Bank Village, Bridge St, Hereford, 01432 357753, www.theleftbankvillage.co.uk
TWO PUSH CHARLIE
Gordon Bennetts Bar, Hereford, 9pm, free, 01432 360250.
FLEETWOOD SHACK
The Corn Exchange, High St, Ross-on-Wye, 8pm, 01989 763174.
THE SEARCHERS EXPERIENCE
Spencer James’ Searchers play all the big hits. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £27, 01743 281281.
SONGWRITERS SHOWCASE
Featuring Alli Gemini and Frankie Wesson. Melville Centre for the Arts, Abergavenny, 8pm, 01873 853167.
HOTROX
Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk
JOHNNY CASH ROADSHOW
Award winning Clive John pays homage to Cash in his warming unique way, alongside his iconic wife June Carter. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.
Sat 14 September
KING PLEASURE & THE BISCUIT BOYS
The Regal, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm, £19, 01584 811442.
Sun 15 September
DS:UK
‘The Alchemical Tour’. Tribute to Dire Straits. The Albert Hall, Llandrindod Wells, 7.30pm, £20, 0300 102 4255, www.thealberthall.co.uk
MARK RICHARDS
Acoustic pop. The Grape Vaults, Broad St, Leominster, 3pm, free.
BLACK MOUNTAIN BALFOLK
French and Breton dance to live music. Dance workshop 4-5pm followed by general dancing. Musicians welcome from 3pm. Hay Parish Hall, Lion St, Hay-on-Wye, £7/£5, 07527 508340.
WOODEN HORSE
Dynamic country blues duo. Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4pm, 01531 632250.
GAZ JENKINS
Billy Joel UK tribute. Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 5pm, 07498 966606.
MID WALES RHTYHM & BLUES CLUB
Featuring Arthur Buezo. The Muse, Glamorgan St, Brecon, 7pm, www.midwalesrandb.club
WHISKEY RIVER CAJUN TRIO
Longlevens Village Hall, Church Rd, Longlevens, 3-6pm, £10 on the door.
HILARY NORRIS & DAVID HATCHER
Organ and viola da gamba concert. Leominster Priory, 3pm, followed by refreshments. Free with donations to the Priory.
MERSEY BEATLES
Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £26, 01743 281281.
HAY MUSIC FESTIVAL
Featuring The Fitzwilliam String Quartet and pianist Sarah Nicholls. Music by Barber, Schnittke, Liz Dilnot Johnson and Shostakovich. St Mary’s Church, Hay-on-Wye, 4.30pm, 07768 020129, www.haymusic.org/festival-events
Mon 16 September
WILL YOUNG
Multi-award winning British pop star. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £51.15-£41.25, 01743 281281.
Tues 17 September
JOHN CHALLENGER
Gala organ concert. Holst’s ‘The Planets’. Hereford Cathedral, 7pm, £12, students £5, www.herefordcathedral.org or from the Cathedral Shop.
MARRY LATTIMORE
Harpist. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 6.30pm, £16, 01584 878141.
NORIKO OGAWA
‘The Romantic Piano’. Programme includes Ravel, Beethoven, Debussy and Chopin. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £29/£15, students £8, 01873 850805.
Wed 18 September
OPEN MIC
Jam Factory, Widemarsh St, Hereford, 8pm.
ALBERT’S SONGWRITERS SHOWCASE
Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 8.30pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk
LLOYD COLE
Having rose to fame with The Commotions, Cole later embarked on a solo career resulting in a multifaceted and interesting discography. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £47-£37, 01743 281281.
THE SEARCHERS EXPERIENCE
Starring Spencer James. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.
Thurs 19 September
STARS OF IRISH COUNTRY
Four of the Emerald Isles favourite Country stars each showcase their trademark singalong songs. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £28.50, 01743 281281.
ANNIE DUGGAN AND ROB HINES
A blend of Americana, blues, jazz, folk and roots, covering a wide genre of musical styles. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 6.30pm, £12, 01584 878141.
JAM ON TOAST
Open jam night, all musicians welcome. Jam Factory, Widemarsh St, Hereford, 8pm.
MARK RADCLIFFE’S UNE
An intoxicating blend of sumptuous soundtracks and projections performed by Chershire-based electro duo. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £18.50, 01743 281281.
ORCHESTRA OF THE SWAN
Presents ‘A Beautiful Thread: Thomas Hardy in Words and Music’. Starring Anton Lesser. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, pre-concert talk 6.45pm, 01432 340555.
Fri 20 September
WORD UP 80S
Pull on your leg warmers and get into the groove! The Albert Hall, Llandrindod Wells, 7.30pm, £20, 0300 102 4255, www.thealberthall.co.uk
OPEN MIC
Hosted by Mark Richards. The Rose and Crown, Ludlow, 8pm, please pre-book your slot, markianrichards@ hotmail.com
KALASHNIKOV SKUNK
Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford.
THAT’LL BE THE DAY
A journey through music history from the 50s to the 80s. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £30-£26.50, 01743 281281.
HIGH ON ADAMS
Bryan Adams tribute. Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 6.30pm, 07498 966606.
Fri 20 September
ROAR LIVE
Yungold and The Skuts. Jam Factory, Widemarsh St, Hereford.
CORVEDALE FESTIVAL
Featuring The Jarualda String Quartet and guest pianist, Roelof Temmingh. Programme includes Schubert, Shostakovich and Dvorak. St Michael’s Church, Munslow, 7.30pm, www.corvedalefestival.org
FRONTRUNNER
Five-piece covers band. Ludlow Brewery, £10, 01584 873291.
THE WEEKENDERS
Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk
MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING
Donations of cakes and local produce gratefully accepted. Walton Hall, near Presteigne, 10am-1pm.
THE STRIPLIGHTS
Gordon Bennetts Bar, Hereford, 9pm, free, 01432 360250.
BAGA CHIPZ
Actress, singer-songwriter, comedian, ex-Page 3 Model, Ladies Darts Champion, professional shoplifter and MILF. The Rupaul Drag Race UK star is back, better and very harsh! For ages 16+.
The Hafren, Newtown, 7.30pm, £27, VIP £39.50, 01686 948100.
Sat 21 September
ALIVE & BREL
Celebrating Jacques Brel’s place as a conerstone of French culture. The Phoenix Theatre, Ross-on-Wye, 7.30pm, £15, 01989 564464.
THE GREATEST HITS OF MOTOWN Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £34, 01743 281281.
BONGO’S BINGO OKTOBERFEST
SPECIAL
Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 5pm, 07498 966606.
THE KILLERZ
Tribute band. The Regal, Tenbury Wells, 7pm, £24, 01584 811442.
PARTY AT THE CASTLE
Part of Abergavenny Food Festival. Live music from Tanya Walker, David Holman and The Hollywells (from 3.30pm). The Twisted Time Machine, Cut Capers, The Schmoozenburgs and Ushti Baba from 7.15pm. £30. Castle Grounds, Abergavenny. Online in advance, www.abergavennyfoodfestival.com
TWO PUSH CHARLIE
The Vaga, Hereford, 8.30pm.
FISTFULL OF RAGE
A tribute to Rage Against the Machine. The Foundry, Bell Lane, Brecon, 7pm, £7, www.thefoundrybrecon.co.uk
RADIO RUMOURS
Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk
MICHAELMAS FAIR
Steam engines, market stalls, live music, street performances. Bishop’s Castle, 12pm start. Street processions, 2pm vintage vehicles with special guest. Handmade lanterns, 7.45pm. Free car park opposite the High School, adults £6, under 16s free.
JAKE OF DIAMONDS
Jam Factory, Widemarsh St, Hereford, 9pm.
MUSIC NOUVEAU
An evening of local musicians performing their own music.
St Michael’s Church, Tenbury Wells, WR15 8PH, 7.30pm, £8 on the door, 07807 373132.
BREAKING GROUND
Gordon Bennetts Bar, Hereford, 9pm, free, 01432 360250.
CORVEDALE FESTIVAL
Hannah Shilvock, bass clarinet and Viola Lenzi, piano. Programme includes Sebastian Tozzola, Greig and V Monti, 12.30pm. Cristian de Sa, violin and John Lenehan, piano. Programme includes Brahms, Ravel, Henley and Strauss, 7.30pm. St Michael’s Church, Munslow, www.corvedalefestival.org
THE HICKSTERS
The Burton Hotel, Kington, 8pm, £10, www.kingtonwalks.org Part of Kington Walking Festival.
BBC NOW
‘Opera & Elgar’. Programme includes Bizet, Puccini, Donizetti, Mascagni, Ruperto Chapi and Elgar. The Hafren, Newtown, 3pm, £12/£10, students £6, family £20/£15, 01686 948100.
ARRIVAL: THE HITS OF ABBA
The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.
Sun 22 September
CORVEDALE FESTIVAL
Festival service led by the Revd John Beesley, 10am, St Michael’s Church, Munslow. The Edge Chamber Choir playing Rachmaninoff’s ‘Vespers’. St Peter’s Church, Diddlebury, 3pm, followed by afternoon tea in the village hall. www.corvedalefestival.org
WHISKEY RIVER
Duo. The Grape Vaults, Broad St, Leominster, 3-6pm, free.
EARLY MUSIC IN THE MARCHES Music by Marais, Couperin, Rameau and others. Performed by Julia Bishop (baroque violin); David Hatcher (viola da gamba and baroque cello) and Hilary Norris (harpsichord). St Andrew’s Church, Presteigne, 7.30pm, £15, under 18s free. Email to book tickets info@EarlyMusicInTheMarches.com.
CAHALEN MORRISON
Plus support. An insightful and poetic wordsmith and songwriter, a subtle and accomplished roots multi-instrumentalist and captivating singer originally from New Mexico. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 7.30pm, £12 from The Workhouse, Presteigne (cash only), 01544 350407 or 01547 528315.
KEITH JAMES
‘The Songs of Leonard Cohen’. Keith James gives you a concert of Cohen’s amazing material in the most intimate and sensitive way imaginable.
Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, 01874 611622.
THE MADHOUSE BAND
Classic covers and awesome originals. The Rising Sun Inn, Moseley Green, Parkend, Lydney, 3-5pm.
Cut Capers, Party at the Castle
PARTY AT THE CASTLE
Part of Abergavenny Food Festival. Live music from September Sun and Paola (from 3.30pm). Castle Grounds, Abergavenny. Part of the Festival Stroller ticket. advance, www.abergavennyfoodfestival.com
Monday 23 September
CORVEDALE FESTIVAL
Joely Koos, cello. Programme includes Sally Beamish, Theo Gill and Bach. All Saints Church, Culmington, 12.30pm, www.corvedalefestival.org
Tues 24 September
LUNCHTIME ORGAN RECITAL
Given by Peter Dyke. Hereford Cathedral, 1.15pm, free with a retiring collection, www.herefordcathedral.org
ESCAPE ROOM
You have one hour to crack the code and escape from the Old Chapel! Hereford Cathedral. Please book, www.herefordcathedral.org
CORVEDALE FESTIVAL
Kate Allsop, recorders. Programme includes Ryohei Hirose, Georg Philipp Telemann, Jacob Van Eyck, Bach and Henley. St Margaret’s Church, Abdon, 12.30pm, Contemplative Concert 1 with Ruth Henley, cello, Broadstone Chapel, 6pm. www.corvedalefestival.org
Wed 25 September
CORVEDALE FESTIVAL
‘Music for Wind Quintet, Horn Quartet and Brass Ensemble’. A concert given by pupils of Chethams School of Music, Manchester. St Peter’s Church, Diddlebury, 3pm. ‘Overture and Beginners, Please!’ Neville Ware talks about his career in conversation with the Artistic Director of the Festival, Paul Henley. The Village Hall, Diddlebury, 7.30pm. www.corvedalefestival.org
ALBERT’S SONGWRITERS SHOWCASE
Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 8.30pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk
ESCAPE ROOM
You have one hour to crack the code and escape from the Old Chapel! Hereford Cathedral. Please book, www.herefordcathedral.org
OPEN MIC
Sun Inn, Rosemary Lane, 9pm, markianrichards@hotmail.com
BROOKS WILLIAMS AND VERA VAN HEERINGEN
A night of songs, stories and masterful guitar playing. Duets and solos, original songs as well as some covers, familiar and less well known. Rhydycroesau Village Hall, SY10 7PS, 7.30pm, £12, 07796 694191 or email jockt66@gmail. com No bar, so bring your own drinks!
OPEN MIC
Jam Factory, Widemarsh St, Hereford, 8pm.
BOE JIGGE
A 5-piece band full of energy and catchy original tunes and songs. They perform everything from Latin American music to songs about Shakespearian ghosts. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.45pm, 01432 340555.
Thurs 26 September
QUIZ
The Balance Inn, Luston, 8pm, £2, 01568 616801.
ACOUSTIC FOLK SESSION
The Sun Inn, Clun, 8pm. AND FINALLY... PHIL COLLINS
Tribute show. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7,30pm, £25, 01743 281281.
RACHEL TUCKER
Alongside her incredible theatre career (playing Elphaba’ in Wicked at the Apollo Theatre), Rachel is a highly sought after concert artist. Pavilion Mid Wales, Llandrindod Wells, 7.30pm, 01597 258118, www.pavilionmidwales. org.uk
JADES + WHYSPIDERS
Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk
Thurs 26 September
SWING FROM PARIS
Parisian-flavoured jazz and Gypsy Swing. Gorsley Village Hall, 7.30pm, £14, www.swingfromparis.co.uk
CORVEDALE FESTIVAL
Anna Kondrashina, flute. Programme includes CPE Bach, Debussy, Bozza and Henley. Holy Trinity Church, Holdgate, 12.30pm. Contemplative Concert 2 with Ruth Henley, cello, Broadstone Chapel, 6pm. www.corvedalefestival.org
Fri 27 September
CORVEDALE FESTIVAL
Opera Gala. With Gala singers Oksana Lepska, Samantha Lewis, Robert Forrest and Sam Young, together with The Corvedale Festival Opera Ensemble. Programme includes Mozart, Puccini, Bizet, Verdi, Mascagni, Donizetti and Delibes. St Michael’s Church, Munslow, 7pm, www.corvedalefestival.org
LIONEL
The music of Lionel Richie. The Regal, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm, £27, 01584 811442.
FRONT RUNNER
Gordon Bennetts Bar, Hereford, 9pm, free, 01432 360250.
AUDIOGENIKA
Dan Armstrong and Sarah Bouchier. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 6.30pm, £14, 01584 878141.
SARAH MCQUAID
The Lost Arc, Rhayader, 01597 811226.
THE HEMPOLICS
Organic rootsy vibes, with their infectious mash-up of reggae, electro, hip-hop, soul, rock and pop. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £18, standing gig, 01743 281281.
WHISKEY RIVER
Electric quartet. The Bush Inn, Graig Rd, Upper Cwmbran, 8.30pm, free.
BONGO’S BINGO COUNTRY
SPECIAL
Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 6pm, 07498 966606.
PURE VINTAGE WITH ROBBY TONER
With a sparkling selection of big band classics. He will be joined live on stage by Ceri Smith, some fantastic musicians and Vocalise Choir. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7pm, 01432 340555. Courtyard fundraiser.
Sat 28 September
SULTAN STEVENSON
Pianist Sultan Stevenson is one of the fastest emerging young artists on the London jazz scene. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 8pm, £15, 01952 728911.
AK/DK
Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk
OPEN MIC
Hosted by Mark Richards. Radnorshire Arms Hotel, High St, Presteigne, 7pm, please pre-book your slot, markianrichards@hotmail.com
REV IT UP 4 DEV! TAKE 2
A fundraising night of live music from Out of Order and Lucky Pierre dedicated to the memory of Paul Devereaux. The Lost Arc, Rhayader, 01597 811226.
THE SPECIALS LTD
Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 6pm, 07498 966606.
HEREFORD APPLEFEST
Artisan ciders and perries, free children activities, Saturday market, performances, live music on the Encore Stage from Love2Sing Choir, Hereford College of Arts, Livewire Encore Youth, Hereford Sixth Form College, Whiskey River (full electric 5-piece), 13 Rivers, Two Push Charlie, XL5 and Blondied. High Town, Hereford, 12pm-9pm, details www.herefordcitycouncil.gov.uk
PET SHOP BOYS, ACUTALLY
Official Shrewsbury Pride Party. Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 6pm, 07498 966606.
COLLISION
Gordon Bennetts Bar, Hereford, 9pm, free, 01432 360250.
BROOKS WILLIAMS AND VERA VAN HEERINGEN
A night of songs, stories and masterful guitar playing. Duets and solos, original songs as well as some covers, familiar and less well known. Aberhafesp Community Centre, Aberhafesp, Newtown, SY16 3HT, 7pm, £10, bar available, www.aca.wales/whats-on COUNTERFEIT 70S
The Regal, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm, £22, 01584 811442.
PONTNEWYDD MALE CHOIR
The choir’s varied repertoire will be complimented by guests Harriet Mountford (soprano) and Carlos Alonso (tenor). Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7.30pm, £13, 07967 517125.
MID WALES R & B CLUB
Featuring Max & Veronica. The Muse, Glamorgan St, Brecon, 7.30pm, www.midwalesrandb.club
CORVEDALE FESTIVAL
The Linarol Consort. Programme of works by Heinrich Isaac, William Cornish, Robert Carver, Antoine Busnois and Loyset Compere. St Catherine’s Church, Tugford, 12.30pm. The Jarulda String Quartet and guest Soprano, Oksana Lepska. Programme includes Mozart, Henley and Schubert. St Michael’s Church, Munslow, 7.30pm. www.corvedalefestival.org
BENJI KIRKPATRICK
Local boy returns to the area to play songs from his new album ‘In Phase’ and more. Also known for his his work with Bellowhead, Seth Lakeman and Steeleye Span. Knighton Community Centre, 8pm, £12 on the door.
MANIA: THE ABBA TRIBUTE
Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, 01600 719401.
MIDNIGHT MAYHEM
The Loom and Shuttle, Kidderminster. BACK INTO HELL
A tribute to Meatloaf and Jim Steinman. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.
Sun 29 September
LEDBURY COMMUNITY BRASS BAND
The Best of Film and Show Music. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 3pm, £10, students £4, 07967 517125.
LIVE MUSIC
Street Food Supper Club. The Oak in Staplow, 5.30pm-7.30pm, to book call 01531 640954 or www.theoakinnstaplow.co.uk
CHICAGO BLUES BROTHERS
‘Respect’ Tour. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, 01874 611622.
THE MUSIC OF GARTH BROOKS
Plus special Country guests. Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 5pm, 07498 966606.
BLACK MOUNTAIN BALFOLK
French and Breton dance to live music. Dance workshop 4-5pm followed by general dancing. Musicians welcome from 3pm. Hay Parish Hall, Lion St, Hay-on-Wye, £7/£5, 07527 508340.
GLENNEATH MALE VOICE CHOIR
Tribute to the late Ruth Madoc. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 2.30pm, 01885 488575.
WHISKEY RIVER
Duo. Honkey-Tonk Central. The Bell Inn, Redbrook, near Monmouth, 6pm, free.
THE KEITH JAMES SONGBOOK CONCERT
A unique voice within the fabric of music in the UK. ‘Word Paintings’. The Phoenix Theatre, Ross-on-Wye, 7.30pm, 01989 564464.
OCTOBER
Wed 2 October
ALBERT’S SONGWRITERS SHOWCASE
Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 8.30pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk
RUTH CARTLEDGE
Harp recital. St Mary’s Church, Rosson-Wye, 1pm, free, retiring collection. 01989 562175.
EXTRA-ORDINARY, FANTASTIC FOLK FUNDRAISER!
Featuring John Kirkpatrick and Sue Harris, supported by headliner, Benji Kirkpatrick. Introduced by compere Keith Kendrick. A fundraiser for and at The Wyeside Arts Centre, Builth Wells, 7.30pm, £18, 01982 552555. Merchandise available at interval and afterwards, bring cash for a raffle!
Thurs 3 October
DIRE STREETS
The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.
Fri 4 October
BEYOND THE BARRICADE
The cast of Broadway and the West End. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.
Benji Kirkpatrick, Extra-Ordinary, Fantastic Folk Fundraiser!
DARTS LIVE IN CONCERT
Greatest Hits Tour. Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 6pm, 07498 966606.
RICHARD DURRANT
‘The No. 26 Bus to Paraguay’. Exploring the mysteries of La Ruta Mangoreana, uncovering the beauty of Paraguayan music and sharing stories from South America. The Corn Exchange, High St, Ross-on-Wye, 8pm, 01989 763174.
NUADHA
CEDAR HALL, DILWYN HR4 8JS
Saturday 5th October
World Jazz with an emphasis on memorable tunes, drawing influence from Brazilian, Moroccan and Gaelic cultures
8pm, open 7.30pm
£10, licensed bar 01544 319272 cedarhalldilwyn@gmail.com
Fri 4 October
NICE ‘N’ SLEAZY
Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford. THE JOURNEYMEN
Celebrating the music of Eric Clapton. Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 7pm, 07498 966606.
TAVERNER’S TEAPOT
An evening of improvised ambient, prog-rock, jazz-infused live music from a six-piece collective from the Midlands. The Hub at St Peter’s Church, Peterchurch, HR2 0RT, 7.30pm, donations on the door. Proceeds to Herefordshire Wildlife Rescue. www.hubcommunity.org
THE HISTORY OF ROCK
With the spotlight on Led Zeppelin, plus Cream, Guns ‘n’ Roses, AC/DC and more. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £25, 01873 850805.
Sat 5 October
FROM GOLD TO RIO
Celebrating the music of Spandau Ballet and Duran Duran. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £24, 01873 850805.
ANTHEMS OF ROCK
The Albert Hall, Llandrindod Wells, 7.30pm, £26/£24, 0300 102 4255, www.thealberthall.co.uk
CALL OF THE KRAKEN
Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk
NUADHA
World jazz with an emphasis on memorable tunes, drawing influence from Brazilian, Moroccan and Gaelic cultures. Cedar Hall, Dilwyn, HR4 8JS, 8pm, £10, bar, 01544 319272, email cedarhalldilwyn@ gmail.com
FLO PERLIN IN CONCERT
Contemporary singer-songwriter. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7.30pm, £12.50, 01952 729911.
Sun 6 October
CHORAL EVENSONG
Leominster Priory, 6pm.
THE BANDEROS
Richmond Club, Edgar St, Hereford, 3.15pm, 01432 356529.
Mon 7 October
BRIMFIELD FOLK CLUB
Brimfield Village Hall, 7.30pm, 07909 290942. Bring drink/ glasses.
THE BANDEROS
The Scruffy Dog Blues Club, Gloucester, 7.30pm, free.
CIDER CITY JAZZMEN
The Barrels, St Owen St, Hereford.
Music Workshops
Thurs 5 September
OPEN CHOIR REHEARSAL
With Cantorion Llandrindod. All welcome. Holy Trinity Church, Llandrindod Wells, LD1 5EY, free entry. To register - 01597 800601 or email secretary@canotrion-llandrindod. org
Fri 6 & Fri 20 September
SAMBA DRUMMING
With Peta Piper. Suitable for beginners aged 9-14, 5.45-6.45pm, SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, £5, 01588 638038.
Sat 7 September GUITAR WORKSHOPS FOR WOMEN
With Vera van Heeringen. My aim is to bring women together in a friendly and encouraging environment to learn, improve and be inspired. I mostly teach songs and tunes within the American folk music genre (bluegrass, oldtime, country etc). All levels welcome. Home cooked lunch, drinks, snacks included £75. Assembly Rooms Presteigne. For more information contact; guitarworkshopsforwomen@ gmail.com 07810 521234.
Tues 10 & Fri 13 September
YOUTH MUSIC PRACTICE SPACE
Space to practice, or try starting a band. For ages 11-18. Drum kit, mic and amps available to use. Cadet Hall, Bishop’s Castle, 4-6pm, £2.50 donation per 30 minutes. Email Liz@sparctheatre.co.uk to book your slot.
Sat 21 September
FIDDLES IN HARMONY
Our monthly fiddle workshops offer a unique blend of sociable ensemble playing, together with expert guidance on style, technique and musicality from tutor Kitty Greenwood. We play traditional tunes with original harmony parts especially composed for folk fiddle players. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms. Meet in the cafe at 10.15am, workshop: 11am-12.45pm.£18 per session, including pdf sheet music. For more information and to book, email Kitty:folkfiddleteacher@gmail.com
Sat 21 & Sun 22 September
EARLY MUSIC IN THE MARCHES
Two-day workshop on Charpentier and Lully’s Settings of the Te Deum. For vocalists and instrumentalists with good sight-reading skills. Upper House, and St Michael’s Church, Discoed, near Presteigne. 9.30am-4.30pm, 2 days £95, 1 day £50, weekend including concert (see music listings), £105. For information and booking email info@EarlyMusicInTheMarches
Sun 22 September
SHROPSHIRE HARMONY QUIRE
A monthly session for singers and instrumentalists exploring the lively music of the church gallery choirs that flourished from about 1750 to 1850. Led by Andy Watts. We welcome visitors and new members (first session free). Music and recordings available in advance on-line. Lydbury North Village Hall, SY7 8AU, 2-5pm. wwwshropshireharmonyquire.org.uk.
Sat 5 October BMEMF
A workshop for instrumentalists (A=440) with tutor Alison Kinder. A day looking at renaissance Canzonas. Suitable for bowed strings, recorders and double reeds. Yarpole Parish Hall, Green Lane, Yarpole, HR6 0BL, 9.30am-4.30pm, www.bmemf.org.uk
Mondays, term time only THE MERE SINGERS
An open-access mixed voice, adult choir singing original and traditional acapella songs. No need to read music. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, email Mary Keith maryskeith@aol.com
Mondays CRAVEN ARMS MALE VOICE CHOIR
All ages welcome singing a broad repertoire of traditional and modern songs. Practice at The Craven Arms Community Centre, 7.30pm. Martin on 01694 722500.
Mondays, term time only LIVE WIRE MUSIC MONDAYS
An opportunity to play songs with other musicians who are just starting out. Rehearse covers. Ages 11-21. Close House, Hereford, 4-6pm. lisa@encore-enterprises.com
Monday BRECON TOWN BAND REHEARSALS
Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7pm, 07779 390954.
Monday SINGING TOTS Under 1’s, 1pm-1.30pm, parent social 1.30-2pm. Over 1’s 2-2.30pm, £5 per session. The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.
Monday YOUTH CHOIR The Courtyard, Hereford, 6.30pm-7.25pm, £26 per month, 01432 340555.
Monday BANDAMANIA Bright and breezy traditional and original music.Assembly Rooms, Presteigne. Mondays at 7.30pm, Sue Harris 01547 550158.
Monday CORVEDALE CHOIR Community choir led by Ros Crouch. Diddlebury Village Hall 7.30-9.30pm. 01584 547385 or ros.crouch@ gmail.com
Monday ADULT CHOIR WITH LG DANCE The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm-8.25pm, £26 per month, 01432 340555. Monday GARRICK SINGERS For over 55s, no prior experience of singing. The Courtyard, Hereford, 2-3.30pm, £7 per session, lisa@encore-enterprises.com.
Monday REGAL COMMUNITY CHOIR All abilities and adults of all ages welcome. Singing popular and traditional songs, led by Pete Thorogood. Regal, Tenbury Wells, 6-7pm, £5 per session, wwwregaltenbury.co.uk
Tuesday BLUE HILLS CHOIR Small daytime choir singing classical music led by Ros Crouch. Diddlebury Village Hall 10-12noon. 01584 547385 or ros.crouch@ gmail.com
Tuesday DOLAU MIXTURES Mixed choir. Dolau Community Hall, Llandrindod Wells, 8pm, 01597 851427. Tuesdays SAMBA BRECON Sue on 07792 165481 or Gill on 01497 821631. 7-9pm, VH, near Brecon. Tuesdays LEOMINSTER COMMUNITY CHOIR Liv is leading us in learning uplifting songs. World music, jazz, folk, all in the mix. Come and have an inspiring sing, 7pm-8.30pm at Leominster Community Centre. ffi 01568 369074 or email: lccatlcc@myphone.coop
Tuesday WHITTON VOICES Mixed community choir. Traditional, world and original songs. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 7.30pm. Call Sue Harris 01547 550158.
Tuesdays term time only LIVEWIRE SESSIONS
Hereford Town Hall, 5-7pm. A drop-in for anybody interested in music. Whether you’ve never picked up an instrument before or classically trained or not. Explore different song/lyric writing methods, a take on covers, music production, rap, development & recording. Ages 11-21. Information email lisa@encore-enterprises.com
Tuesday (term time) LUNCHTIME UPLIFT SINGING SESSIONS Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 12pm-1.30pm, £6.50/£6, 07723 016837.
Wednesday VETERANS MILITARY CHOIR
The Courtyard, Hereford, 10am-11am, free, booking required, jlowry@encore-enterprises.com
Wednesdays PLAY IT BY EAR
The Pilgrim Centre, Craven Arms, SY7 9NY, 7.30 - 9.30pm. Our sociable group of folk musicians meet fortnightly to learn tunes by ear and then enjoy playing them together! Starting 11th September, £12 per session /£75 per term. Details Kitty Greenwood: folkfiddleteacher@gmail.com 01584 841564
Wednesday LUDLOW LARKS COMMUNITY CHOIR
Led by Polly Bolton. Songs from around the world. Ludlow Women’s Centre, 7.30pm-9pm. 01584 823604 or info@oak-barn.co.uk or www.jollypages.co.uk/larks
Wednesday ROCKSPRING COMMUNITY CHOIR
Rockspring Community Centre, Ludlow. 01584 529053.
Wednesdays CASTLE VOICES Community choir, songs from around the globe. Town Hall, Bishop’s Castle, 7pm. Sue Harris 01547 550158.
Wednesdays (online session only) SINGING FOR LUNG HEALTH GROUP Specifically for people who suffer from progressive lung diseases, these sessions help you breathe better, reduce stress and have fun. Online and face to face weekly sessions. 11am, email lisa@encore-enterprises.com
Thursday CLUN SINGERS Informal community choir, traditional and original songs taught by ear. 10am in High Town Hall, Clun. Sue Harris 01547 550158.
Thursday (Term time) MUSIC TOTS LUDLOW Music activities for children aged 0-4 years. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 9.30am-10.15am for 0-2 year olds. 10.45am-11.30am for 2-4 year olds, £5 per session. Contact Gersom 07531 120951.
Every Thursday (Term time) DAWN CHORUS Sing along at any ability. Just singing for fun and wellbeing. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 8.15am-9am, £6 per session, no need to book. Contact Gersom 075311 20951.
Thursday BELLA A CAPPELLA All-female 4-part close harmony singing group. Oscars, Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7.15-9.45pm, email aimoevo@hotmail.co.uk
Every Thursday KINGTON COMMUNITY CHOIR We are non auditioning and rehearse at 7pm-8.30pm at Burton Hotel. Our repertoire includes folk, traditional, pop classics, easy listening and songs from the musicals (usually in 3 or 4 parts). Just come along or email Secretary Teresa at kccherefordshire@gmail.com or visit website www.kcchoir. wordpress.co
Thursday CANTORION LLANDRINDOD A non auditioned mixed voice choir early and classical music. Rehearsals currently in Holy Trinity Church, Llandrindod Wells. 7.30pm-9.15pm. www.cantorion-llandrindod.org 01597 810601.
Thursday EDGE CHAMBER CHOIR Auditioned chamber choir led by Ros Crouch, Ludlow Methodist Church, 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Contact Ros Crouch ros.crouch@gmail.com
Thursday PRESTEIGNE POP CHOIR Contact John Hymas for details: 07969 440183, john@johnhymas.com
First Thursdays BLACK HILL TUNE CLUB 12.30-3.30pm at the Dog Inn, Ewyas Harold. New members welcome, 07891 640005.
Every Friday WELLSPRINGS Song-writing course, open to anyone over 18 who would like to improve their mental wellbeing. For info email lisa@encore-enterprises.com
Friday LITTLE HEREFORD VOICES COMMUNITY CHOIR
We are a non-audition choir formed 12 years ago with 25+ mixed voices. Rehearsing at Little Hereford Village Hall, 7.30pm- 9.15pm. Subscriptions £3.50 per session paid termly, first trial session free. Broad repertoire (usually 3 & 4 parts) – all welcome. Info: term dates etc: lhvoices.wix.com/ home Facebook: @LittleHerefordVoices
Friday SINGING FOR HEALTH AND HAPPINESS
The Courtyard, Hereford, 2-3pm, £5 per session, pay on door (cash), 01432 340555.
Friday BUZZY BEATS! A fun morning for the under 5s. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 10.30am-11.30am, £7, 01743 234970.
Friday CRAVEN ARMS SAMBA CIRCLE Craven Arms
Community Centre.10am - 11.15am. Regularly during term time with some holiday sessions. Join our friendly group to learn traditional djembe rhythms from Africa and samba rhythms from Brazil - Adults £5 (children accompanying their parents can join in with holiday sessions - £1, second child free). Enquiries carol@mkgriffs.plus.com
Friday FAMILY MUSIC MAKERS For parents and toddlers 12.30-2pm, £4 per adult and child pair, under 1s free. Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.
Sessions
First Saturday OPEN MIC Greyhound Inn, Llangunllo, 8.30pm, 01547 550400.
First Saturday FOLK & IRISH SESSION Harp Inn, Glasbury-on-Wye, 8.30pm, free, 01497 847373.
First Saturday of month PICKIN’ AT THE BIRD The Bird in Hand, Coton Hill, Shrewsbury, 01743 357484, 9pm.
3rd Saturday OPEN MUSIC SESSION Harp Inn, Glasbury-on-Wye, 8.30pm, free, 01497 847373.
Every Sunday FOLK/ACOUSTIC SESSION
The Crown & Anchor, Llanidloes, 8pm.
3rd Sunday IRISH SESSION Pandy Inn, Dorstone, 01981 550273.
Sundays MUSIC SESSION West Malvern Social Club, 145 West Malvern Rd, Malvern, 9pm, free, 07974 725374.
3rd Sunday FOLK & STEP SESSION The Monkland Arms, 7.30pm, 01568 720510.
Last Sunday IRISH SESSION The Yard at Daphne’s, High St, Presteigne, 07377 909216.
Every Monday OPEN MIC NIGHT Bull Inn, Shrewsbury, 01743 344728.
First & Third Monday OPEN MIC The Lost Arc, Rhayader, 7.30pm, 01597 811226.
First Monday BRIMFIELD FOLK CLUB 07909 290942 and the website at www.roger435.wixsite.com/brimfieldfolkclub
2nd Monday JAM SESSION The Barley Mow, Trefonen, 7.30pm, 07751 420796.
Last Monday ACOUSTIC FOLK CLUB SESSION
The Bateman Arms, Shobdon, 7-10pm, phone Andy for a spot on 07709 904836.
Every Tuesday PLAYING TOGETHER An interactive, intergenerational play session for older adults and pre-school children. The Courtyard, Hereford, 10.30am, 01432 340555.
Every Tuesday YOUTH CAFE For young people to meet and share creative activites. For ages 8-16 years, free. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 01743 234970.
Every Tuesday (term time only) LIVEWIRE Drop-in for anybody interested in music. For ages 11-21. The Castle Green Pavilion, Hereford, 5.30pm-7.30pm, details lisa@ encore-enterprises.com
Every Tuesday OPEN MIC King Charles II, Broad St, Ross-on-Wye, 8pm, 01989 219357.
Every Tuesday TUESDAY JAM SESSION The Falcon Hotel, Bromyard, 8-11pm, 01885 483034.
4th Tuesday UNPLUGGED ACOUSTIC JAM SESSION
Basement stage, Oil Night Long, 31 Castle St, Shrewsbury, 8.30pm, www.oilnightlong.co.uk
Every Wednesday MUSIC CAFE FOR ARMED FORCES
VETERANS LIVING WITH DEMENTIA The Courtyard, Hereford, 11am-3pm, free, and £7.50, 01432 340555.
Every Wednesday OPEN ACOUSTIC MUSIC EVENT
Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 8.30pm, 01531 632250.
1st Wednesday OPEN SINGING NIGHT With mic provided. Bring your own backing track on usb or ask the musicians to support. Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 8.30pm, 01531 632250.
1st Wednesday HEREFORD BLUEGRASS SESSION
Old Brewery Bar, The Barrels, St Owen St, Hereford, 8pm.
2nd Wednesday ACOUSTIC SESSION The Red Lion, Llanidloes, 8.30pm.
2nd & 4th Wednesday TELFORD ACOUSTIC CLUB
The Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford, 9pm, 01952 610888.
3rd Wednesday TRADITONAL FOLK MUSIC SESSION
Beer In Hand, Eign St, Hereford, 8pm, 07543 327548.
3rd Wednesday AMERICANA SESSION Monkland Arms, Monkland, near Leominster, 01568 720510
4th Wednesday HAY TAT Traditional acoustic tunes. All levels welcome. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7-9pm. Source book: Paul Hardy session tunebook available online. Submit tune choices to Jackie 07401 061646.
Every Thursday OPEN MIC Lupa Cocktail Bar, 37 Bewell St, Hereford, 7.30pm, lupahereford@gmail.com
Every Thursday JAM SESSION For all levels. Basement stage, Oil Night Long, 31 Castle St, Shrewsbury, 8.30pm, www.oilnightlong.co.uk
Every Thursday OPEN MIC The Volunteer, Harold St, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 805235.
Every Thursday OPEN MIC West Malvern Social Club, 145 West Malvern Rd, Malvern, 9pm, free, 07974 725374.
2nd Thursday OPEN FOLK SESSION Horse & Jockey, Churchstoke, 8.30pm, all welcome, free, 01588 620060.
Every last Thursday KINGTON FOLK CLUB Kington Football Club, Mill St, Kington, 8pm, simply turn up and sign up to play or just come and listen, all welcome. Donation £2 to cover venue hire, www.kingtonfolkclub.com
1st Friday JAZZ JAM West Malvern Social Club, 145 West Malvern Rd, Malvern, 7.30pm, £4, 07974 725374.
1st Friday ACOUSTIC SESSION The Monkland Arms, Monkland, near Leominster, 01568 720510.
1st Friday ACOUSTIC SESSION The Blue Boar, Mill St, Ludlow, 8:30pm. Contact: Ann Gray 01584 879 348.
2nd Friday OPEN MIC NIGHT With Mark from the Rhythm Thieves. Hundred House, Purslow, 8pm, markianrichards@hotmail.com
3rd Friday OPEN MIC NIGHT With Mark from the Rhythm Thieves. Rose & Crown, Ludlow, 8pm, markianrichards@hotmail.com
band directory
ADD A BAND - Real instrument backing to your own music. Perfect for singer songwriters etc. Studio near Newtown. www.addaband.co.uk, 07515 401635.
ALMSHOUSE ALL-STARS. Bring alive the swing era of the jazz age with classic songs and hot tunes featuring male & female vocals, sax, clarinet, flute, guitar, double bass, banjo, harmonica & ukulele. Band member credits include TV & radio, BBC & international music festivals, residencies at major tourist attractions and cruise operator contracts. Email: contact@wysonlanemusic.com. Phone: 07836 773303. Visit the website: www.wysonlanemusic.com/almshouseallstars Check us out on YouTube: www.youtube.com/ watch?v=eHhA49c9d60 Find us on Facebook: #almshouseallstars.
APPLEBY STONE Live acoustic duo/trio, guitar, flute, saxophones, voices, double bass, jazz, folk, R&B, pop, many originals, perfect for private and public events. applebystone.com 07979 542 449.
BAGPIPES Authentic Highland music for your formal event or gathering from international piper Keith Wellings. Keith is a former British diplomat bringing Scotland’s music to festivals, theatres, balls, weddings and funerals. Contact by phone 07580 389903, email keiththepiper@gmail.com facebook keith.wellings instagram keiththepiper
BANDAMANIA Community band playing wild and wonderful traditional music. Perfect for ceilidhs, parties and all sorts of local events. Sue Harris 01547 550158 sumarieharris@btinternet.com
THE BANDEROS are a dynamic Blues band that effortlessly channels the raw essence and soul of the genre into their performance. Comprising seasoned musicians with a passion for Blues, Country Blues and Hokum, The Banderos deliver a live experience that is given that special sparkle treatment. Call them up. Phone 07710 493468. E-mail: info@newtraditionmusic.co.uk
BEST FOOT CEILIDH BAND The hottest dance band on the borders + caller. Available for weddings, barn dances and parties. Contact: 07969 440183 or john@ johnhymas.com
GREY WOLF is a 4-piece, well established, popular Americana/ Old-time folk band from the Welsh Marches. We play banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin, dulcimer and double bass alongside fine vocal harmony singing. The band has headlined several of the UK’s Old Time Music and Dance Festivals, performed on radio, at folk clubs, festivals, private parties and has featured at music and literary venues throughout the UK. Traditional, thoughtful and very entertaining, we are renowned for the rapport that we establish with our audiences. WEB : greywolffolk. com Contact : Jim 01584 810000. Email banjojim.allen@gmail.com
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 This is a band that will entertain and delight any audience that has its wits about it and has an ear for beautiful melodies infectious beats and songs that tell stories. From Winchcombe Live “Absolutely fantastic evening from you guys tonight. We had so many positive comments from the audience; very gratifying! Great musical talent, great humour, variety, and warmth of performance.” Contact Jacqui Savage 07966 943314 Email – jaxbass.xs@btinternet.com http://www.littlerumba.com
THE LUDLOW JAZZ COLLECTIVE Local Quartet/Quintet with singer if required, playing smooth sounds of well-known standards, Latin and blues. Available for all types of events and celebrations. Contact Paul Brooks 07980 822014. pppbrooks@gmail. com
MIDNIGHT MAYHEM A covers band ready to kickstart any event. Performing female influenced rock and pop. So if you have a birthday, wedding or event get in touch to see how we can meet your requirements. Call or text Rob 07807 531251 or Liz 07807 531151. Email midnight4mayhem@gmail.com Or find us on Facebook or instagram.
MELOMANICS A wacky, Shropshire-based Duo with an amazingly dynamic sound, playing their eclectic and cosmopolitan repertoire with engaging humour and infectious energy (sustainable). Far more than just great music. And stilts if appropriate. Find out how much fun a ceilidh can be with Tim calling and playing. Ideal for parties, weddings, fund-raising events, festivals, shows, pubs, restaurants, etc. Scottish, Irish and French-themed specialities (Timoléon pour vos soirées francaises). For more info call Tim on 01743 719438, 07835 928069, or Rich on 07594 636828. Email: tim@melomanics.co.uk Website: www.melomanics.co.uk
NICK AND JANE – The Poptastic duo bring you the greatest hits of the 60’s, 70’s and more. Great harmonies and infectious enthusiasm to make your event a memorable success. Perfect for parties, pubs, festivals and weddings. Facebook @nickandjane email: nickandjaneH@gmail.com or call Jane on 07512 368433.
PRESS GANGERS A shanty band from Presteigne - this nine man crew of singers and musicians perform a mix of sea shanties and some Irish songs with rousing harmonies encouraging audience participation. Enquiries/bookings - text/call 07980 785105.
ONLY £45 FOR THE WHOLE YEAR
Just post the details of your band (around 40 words) with a cheque for £45 payable to Broad Sheep The Fred Bulmer Centre, Wall St, Hereford, HR4 9HP just call Clare on 07786 131159 or email: info@broadsheep.com
THE RAGTIME JUG ORCHESTRA A roots string-band duo recreating the sounds of the early 20th century America, playing a good-time mix of blues, skiffle and Americana music. We like to get audiences involved! Available for festival, events, parties, folk clubs, pubs and bars; performance presentations and workshops for all occasions too. Contact: John; 07751 829109. Web: www.ragtimejug.co.uk Email: info@ragtimejug.co.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ ragtimejugorchestra
RHYTHM THIEVES Funky, folky and fun. Firm favourites at festivals, pubs, parties and events around the Midlands and beyond, Rhythm Thieves are a lively must-see band who deliver an unforgettable and highly entertaining night out. “Full of fire and enthusiasm” Mike Harding, BBC Radio 2 “Great, super, lovely - our resident band” Genevieve Tudor. BBC Radio Midlands Folk Show. “If they don’t make you smile, you’re probably dead.” Wheaton Aston Folk Festival Tel: 01568 770 134, e-mail rhythmthieves@hotmail.com
SILVER BRANCH (Ceilidh and Concert Band). CEILIDH BAND with caller. Available for weddings/ birthday parties/fund raisers, etc. For photos/videos please see our Facebook page. For further enquiries, ring David on 01981 540832 or Anna on 07980 961187.
SILVER BRANCH (UN-CALLED FOR) - Five piece cutting edge instrumental Folk Band. Concerts/gigs.
SIR DANCELOT 4/5 piece ceilidh/twmpath band with caller. Far and away the best exponents of traditional dance music of the British Isles and beyond for miles around and leagues beneath. Concertina, mandolin, fiddles, whistles, cittern, jews harp... Available for weddings, parties and public events. For information and bookings, contact: Matt 01686 412 753 or 07843 440 789. www.sirdancelot.co.uk
STRAY AWAY Stomping good ceilidhs for all occasions. S Powys area. Tel 01874 676155 or 623781, or email afarley463@gmail.com
THE CHERRYSTONES are Aly (whistles, flute, accordion, vocals), Matt (bass, foot drum, vocals) and Dave (guitar, bouzouki, mandolin, vocals) who bring you a mix of original and traditional folk songs and tunes. From thoughtful, well-crafted songs to infectious uptempo Irish whistle tunes, we will warm your heart and stir your souls and soles! Contact: Dave 07817 220016, dgand2@btinternet.com. Find us here Facebook.com The Cherrystones. Website coming soon!
TOMMY MILLS & PEDRO BROWN DUO Acoustic guitar and vocals, percussion, double bass and sax. Songs from Paul Simon, James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, Sting, David Bowie and much more. We can also play a set of our own songs for those occasions. 07811 2755856.
WHISKEY RIVER is a 5/6 piece electric Americana band that play swamp blues, Cajun, Zydeco and good country music to set the dance floor rocking. To suit smaller venues and smaller budgets, pruned down acoustic versions of the band are available as “The Whiskey River Quartet”, “The Whiskey River Trio” or as a Duo [“The Whiskey River Boys”]. Laissez les bon temps rouler!! Contact Martin, phone: 07846 669890, 01432 342018. Email: martin@whiskeyriver.co.uk. Website: www.whiskeyriver.co.uk
VENUES
ALBERT HALL, Ithon Rd, Llandrindod Wells 0300 102 4255
ASSEMBLY ROOMS, Mill Street, Ludlow 01584 878141
BARRELS, St Owen Street, Hereford 01432 274968
BASKERVILLE ARMS, Clyro, near Hay-on-Wye 01497 820670.
BASKERVILLE HALL HOTEL, Clyro Court, near Hay-on-Wye 01497 820033.
BELL HOTEL, Commercial St, Newtown 01686 625540
BELL INN, Etnam St, Leominster 01568 616811
THE BRIDGE HOTEL, Tenbury Wells 01584 810434
THE BRIDGE, Ludlow 01584 872963
BLACK LION, Bridge St, Hereford, 01432 266000
BOROUGH THEATRE, Abergavenny 01873 850805
CARAD, East St, Rhayader, 01597 810192
CENTRE CELF, Tremont Rd, Llandrindod Wells 01597 822777
CHARLTON ARMS, Ludlow, 01584 872813
THE CLIFFE AT DINHAM, Ludlow 01584 872063
CONQUEST THEATRE, Bromyard, 01885 488575
THE COURTYARD, Edgar St, Hereford. 01432 340555
THE DUKES ARMS, Presteigne 01544 267318
DUN COW, Shrewsbury 01743 356408
THE EXCHANGE, Newtown 01686 621814.
THE GLOBE AT HAY, Hay-on-Wye 01497 821762
THE GOLDEN CROSS INN, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford 01432 880274.
GORDON BENNETTS BAR, St Peter’s Square, Hereford, 01432 360250.
GRAPE VAULTS, Broad St, Leominster 01568 611404.
THE HARP INN, Glasbury-on-Wye 01497 847373
THE HERDSMAN, Widemarsh St, Hereford, 01432 277330
HOPE & ANCHOR, Rope Walk, Wye St, Ross-on-Wye. 01989 563003.
HUNDRED HOUSE INN, Purslow, 01588 660541
KNIGHTON & DISTRICT COMMUNITY CENTRE, Knighton 07751 221487.
LEFT BANK, Bridge St, Hereford 01432357753
LICHFIELD VAULTS, Church St, Hereford. 01432 266821
LION BALLROOM, Broad St, Leominster. 01568 612277
LUDLOW BREWING COMPANY, The Railway Shed, Ludlow 01584 873291
MARKET THEATRE, Ledbury 07967 517125
THE MALTHOUSE, Ironbridge, 01952 433712
MINER’S ARMS, Priest Weston 01938 561352
NELSON INN, Ludlow 01584 872908
OAKENGATES THEATRE, Telford. 01952 619020
THE OLD MILL, High Street, Llanidloes 01686 412008
THE OXFORD ARMS, Duke St, Kington 01544 230322
PAVILION MID WALES, Llandrindod Wells 01597 258118
REGAL, Tenbury Wells 01584 811442
ROSE & CROWN, Tenbury Wells, 01584 811336
ROYAL FOUNTAIN, Cleobury Mortimer 01299 272720
THEATR BRYCHEINIOG, Canal Wharf, Brecon 01874 611622
THE HAFREN, Llanidloes Road, Newtown 01686 948100
THEATRE SEVERN, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281
THE TOWN HALL, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630023
THREE TUNS, Bishop’s Castle. 01588 638797
TOWN HALL, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630023
THE VICTORY, 88 St Owen St, Hereford 01432 274998
VOLUNTEER, Harold St, Hereford 01432 276189. WHITEHORSE INN, The Square, Clun. 01588 640305.
WHITE SWAN, Eardisland, 01544 388577
WYESIDE ARTS CENTRE, Builth Wells, 01982 552555
theatre PERFORMANCE
Sun 1 September
THE SECRET DIARY OF HENRY VIII
THREE INCH FOOLS present an essential guide on how to keep your head in the Tudor court. Outdoor performance. Hay Castle lawn, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, £20-£11, bring your own chairs/blankets, picnics welcome from 6pm, 01497 820079, boxoffice@threeinchfools.com
Tues 3 September
WAR OF THE WORLDS
DON’T GO INTO THE CELLAR! Award-winning one-man theatre company bring new adaptations of 19th century literature’s greatest ghost and horror stories to modern day audiences. Norton Community Hub, Norton, Presteigne, 7.30pm, £12.50, advance booking only 07709 603641, www.trybooking.com/uk/DPAI
Tues 3 - Sat 14 September
THE CHERRY ORCHARD
HERE TO THERE PRODUCTIONS. A new version by Andrew Whittle. A fresh perspective on Chekhov’s classic tragic comedy about families and what happens when reality intrudes upon their fantasies and memories of childhood. 3 - 7 Sept - The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, Sat matinee 2.30pm, 01432 340555, www.courtyard.org.uk 10 - 14 Sept - Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, Sat matinee 2.30pm, 01743 281281, £22, www.theatresevern. co.uk Full details www.HereToThereProductions.co.uk
Thurs 5 September UNDER MILK WOOD
Written by Dylan Thomas, adapted and performed by Guy Masterson. Using nothing but a wooden chair, dark glasses, apposite lighting and a beautifully haunting soundscape, Guy Masterson performs the entire work playing all 69 characters. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 6.30pm, £22, 15 and under free, 01584 878141.
Thurs 5 September
THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR
PANTALOONS put their own innovative and interactive spin on this classic comedy. Sir John Falstaff has fallen on hard times and in order to fix his finances he plans to seduce the wives of two wealthy merchants... Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7.30pm, £15, students £10, 07967 517125.
Thurs 5 - Sat 7 September
EDUCATING RITA
CONQUEST THEATRE. Frank is a tutor of English in his fifties whose disillusioned outlook on life drives him to drink. Enter Rita, a forthright 26 year old hairdresser who is eager to learn... Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, 01885 488575.
Thurs 5, Fri 6 & Sat 14 September
DEATH(S) AT SEA
OUR STAR THEATRE COMPANY present their new murder-mystery play set on a small ship carrying just five passengers and its captain. 5 & 6 Sept - The Phoenix Theatre, Ross-on-Wye, 7.30pm, £15, students £13, 01989 564464. 14 Sept - The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.45pm, 01432 340555.
Fri 13 September
DREAMBOYS - STRIPPED BACK
The Dreamboys unveil their sculpted physiques with an intoxicating blend of dance, chart-topping music and audience participation. There’s a free after-party in the Courtyard bar. The Courtyard, Hereford, 8pm, 01432 345000.
Sat 14 September
THE DUMB WAITER
THE ABSURD THEATRE COMPANY. This one act play by Harold Pinter features two assassins waiting to get ‘the call’ which will inform them of the arrival of their next victim. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7.30pm, £10, 01952 728911.
Wed 18 September
WHEN VINCENT MET JOHN
A new play about a hypothetical meeting between two of the greatest artists of their time, John Lennon and Vincent Van Gogh. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £20, 01743 281281.
Thurs 19 - Sat 21 September
OH MY LORD!
LADS. A vicar is astounded when an adult daughter he never knew he had arrives! Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7.30pm, £12, students £8, 07967 517125.
Fri 20 September & Tues 8 October
METTLE
A new play to commemorate those who served on the Atlantic convoys. Written and performed by Nicholas Collett. 20 Sept - The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7.30pm, £15, 01952 728911. 8 Oct - The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.45pm, pay what you decide, 01432 340555.
Under Milk Wood
Sat 21 September
FRANKENSTEIN (ON A BUDGET)
One man, one monster, one glorious dream to single-handedly tell the most famous cult horror story of all time. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £16, 01743 281281.
Tues 24 September
IPHIGENIA YN SBLOT
Let Effie guide you through the streets of today’s Cardiff. Step into her world. See how we live through her eyes. Full of raw emotion, empathy, compassion and heart. Performed in Welsh. Captions in English.
Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, 01874 611622.
Fri 27 September
AN EVENING OF CLAIRVOYANCE
With Marilyn and Tia. The Left Bank Village, Bridge St, Hereford, 01432 357753, www.theleftbankvillage.co.uk
Mon 30 September - Wed 2 October
WONDER BOY
Olivier Award-winnner Sally Cookson directs the critically acclaimed BRISTOL OLD VIC production. A heartwarming story about the power of communication. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, £32-£18, 01743 281281.
Fri 4 & Sat 5 October
DIARY OF A BADMINTON PLAYER
WORCESTER THEATRES CHARITABLE TRUST. Colin Cosgrove is a busy man. He’s running badminton training sessions, his supply teaching job is going ‘great guns’ and his food delivery work keeps him busy on a Saturday night. Then then it all starts to go a little bit wrong...
4 Oct - The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7.30pm, £14, 01952 728911. 5 Oct - The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.45pm, 01432 340555.
MUSICAL THEATRE & OPERA
Sat 7 September
WEST END WONDERS
FORGET ME NOT PRODUCTIONS take you on a journey of some of the greatest hits from the West End, raising money for the Alzheimer’s Society. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.15pm, £12, 01873 850805.
Wed 11 - Sat 14 September THE MIKADO
MONMOUTH MUSIC THEATRE presents one of the most famous and best-loved Gilbert and Sullivan’s operettas. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, Sat 2.30pm, £16/£10/£14, 01600 772467.
Wed 25 September
BEYOND THE BARRICADE
Two hours of the best Broadway and West End. Featuring numbers from West Side Story, Blood Brothers and more. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £29.50-£26.50, 01743 281281.
Thurs 26 & Fri 27 September CAROUSEL
ABERGAVENNY STAR PLAYERS. A tale of love, tragedy and the human spirit, set against the backdrop of a picturesque New England seaside town. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7pm, £14, 01873 850805.
Mon 30 September - Thurs 3 October
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
GET YOUR WIGLE ON bring the Disney favourite to life, featuring a stellar cast, dazzling choreography and costumes. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7pm, £17.50, 01743 281281.
Thurs 10 - Sat 12 October OLIVER!
NEWTOWN MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY. The streets of Victorian England come to life as Oliver, a malnourished orphan in a workhouse, becomes the neglected apprentice of an undertaker. Featuring all the memorable songs. The Hafren, Newtown, 7.30pm, Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm, £20/£19, 01686 948100.
CHILDREN’S THEATRE
Wed 4 & Thurs 5 September
IN THE NIGHT GARDEN LIVE
See all your favourite characters brought to life with full-size costumes, puppets and the amazing flying Pinky Ponk. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 10am, 1pm & 4pm, £23-£16, children £21-£14, 01743 281281.
Sat 21 September
THE MUSICIANS OF BREMEN
SEALEGS PUPPET THEATRE. Join Henry and The Musicians of Bremen on an exciting new adventure: a ukulele, tambourine, microphone and an old toy saxophone are transformed into Brothers Grimm’s famous characters. For ages 3-10 and their families. The Courtyard, Hereford, 11am, free pre-activity from 10.30am, 01432 340555.
Sun 22 September
MINISTRY OF SCIENCE
A look into how science shapes the modern world we live in with a few loud bangs along the way. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 2pm, £18.50, family of four £68, 01743 281281.
The Musicians of Bremen
Mon 23,Tues 24, Fri 27 - Sun 29 September
CHARLIE COOK’S FAVOURITE BOOK
Charlie loves reading. But his sister hates it. Can Charlie convince her that reading is fun? Come and delve into a range of books with Charlie Cook, brought to life with puppetry and songs. 23 & 24 Sept - The Courtyard, Hereford, Mon 4.30pm, Tues 10.30am, 1.30pm & 4.30pm, 01432 340555. 27 - 29 Sept - Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 10.30am, 1.30pm, 3.30pm, 4.30pm, £16, children £14, schools/nursery £10, 01743 281281.
DRAMA WORKSHOPS
Wed 11 September SHADOW PUPPETRY FOR ADULTS
With Fetch Theatre. Create shadows and moving images that will come together to tell a new story at the end of the evening. Ludlow Assembly rooms, 5.30pm, £18, 01584 878141.
COMMUNITY YOUTH THEATRES The Conquest, Bromyard. Mon - Juniors, Year 1-6: 5pm, £41 per term. Intermediates & Seniors, Year 7+: 6pm, £48 per term. The Phoenix Theatre, Ross-on-Wye. Sat - Phoenix Kids, ages 4-7, 9.30am, £41 per term. Juniors Group 1 for ages 8+, 10.30am. Juniors Group 2 for ages 8+, 11.45am, £45 per term. Market Theatre, Ledbury. Mon - Intermediates, Year 7-9: 7.30pm, £41 per term. Seniors, Year 10+: 8.30pm, £45 per term. Details email takepart@ courtyard.org.uk or 01432 346526.
COURTYARD THEATRE, HEREFORD
Sat - Junior Youth Theatre, Courtyard Kids 9.30am-10am, £67 per term. Year 3: 10.15am-11am. Year 4: 11am11.45am. Year 5: 12-12/45pm. Year 6: 12.45-1.30pm, (£68.50 per term). Year 7: 2.30-3.30pm. Year 8: 3.455.15pm (£70 per term). Thurs - LG Drama Classes, Mini Musicals for Reception - Year 3, 5pm, £28 per month. Thurs - LG Drama Classes, Junior Musical Theatre for Years 4-9, 6pm, £28 per month. Thurs - LG Drama Classes, Senior Musical Theatre for ages 14-18, 7pm, £36 per month.Fri - Year 9: 5-6.30pm, £70 per term. Wed - Intermediate Youth Theatre for Year 10 & 11, 5.30-7pm, £72 per term. Fri - Senior Youth Theatre for Year 12+, 7-9pm, £75 per term. Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.
ASSEMBLY ROOMS, LUDLOW Sat (term time only) - Ludwig Theatre Arts for ages 7-17, 2-4pm, contact takepart@ludwigtheatrearts.com Assembly Rooms, Ludlow
THEATR IEUENTID / BRYCHEINIOG YOUTH THEATRE With weekly sessions tailored to suit the needs of each year group, from 4 years and up. Mondays 3.45pm4.45pm Roundabout, Reception & Years 1 & 2. Wednesdays 5pm - 6pm Junior Youth, Years 3,4 & 5. Wednesdays 6pm - 7pm Junior Youth, Years 6,7 & 8. Thursdays 8.30pm - 10pm Senior Youth, Years 9, 10 & 11, 16 - 25. Call 01874 611622, www.brycheiniog.co.uk
Tuesdays YOUTH CAFE A safe place where young people can meet and share creative activites including music, drama and films. For ages 8-16 years, free. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 01743 234970
Tuesdays YOUTH THEATRE For 7-14 year-olds after school. Ledbury Market Theatre, 01432 383663.
Wednesdays KINGTON YOUTH THEATRE Kington Primary School. Wed - Junior 7-11 years, 4-5.30pm. Intermediate 11+ 5.30-7pm. £42 per term, 01432 340555.
Wednesdays Fortnightly HAVE A GO SHAKESPEARE
The Hanging Gardens, Llanidloes, 2-4.30pm, £6 per session. www.shakespearelink.org.uk or 07503 003815.
Thursdays (term time) SHROPSHIRE YOUTH THEATRE Seniors, 7-9.30pm, 14-25 years. All welcome. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury. www.shropshireyouththeatre.co.uk
Thursdays IMPULSIVE THEATRE COMPANY For ages 13-19. The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury, 5-6.45pm, 07916 277928.
Thursdays Fortnightly HAVE A GO SHAKESPEARE Willow Globe, Llanwrthwl, Llandrindod Wells, 2-4.30pm, check www.shakespearelink.org.uk or 01587 811487.
Thursdays Fortnightly (term time) HAVE A GO SHAKESPEARE All welcome, 10.30am-1pm. Wyeside, Builth Wells, info@shakespearelink.org.uk. 01587 811487.
Saturdays (term time) SHROPSHIRE YOUTH THEATRE Beginners 9.30am-10.45am, 6-8 year olds. Juniors 11am-1pm, 9-12 year olds. The Hive, Shrewsbury, www.shropshireyouththeatre.co.uk
Sundays (term) REGAL SCHOOL OF CREATIVE ARTS Theatre training to the young people of Tenbury Wells and surrounding areas. Suitable for ages 7-18. Regal, Tenbury Wells, 10am-1pm, www.regaltenbury.co.uk
The Reporter, by R. Francis
WRITING is a small world; so is publishing. Chances are, if you read reviews, the reviewer knows the author, or knows someone who knows the author. On the rare occasions that a reviewer faces up to this, it seldom goes well. Julie Burchill (remember her?) once recommended her ‘Christmas reads’ and admitted that all the books she’d picked were by friends. She got in a great deal of hot water, but all she’d needed to do was not say anything. It’s the honesty that is the trouble. If you are Private Eye readers, you might read the anonymous ‘Books and Bookmen’ column, with its often excoriating reviews of new books; I know who writes this column, and regard them as an ally. A major literary critic is a very good pal of mine; I blush when they give me a good review, but I’m assured that they always mean it. What’s more, I’m with a small indie publisher, who have just been taken over by a larger, but still independent publisher. I would never dream of giving a fellow September/Duckworth author a bad review – just as well, because two of them live in Presteigne. And so on.
So I could just tell you how much I love The Reporter by R. Francis, and have a high percentage of Broad Sheep readers raise their eyebrows; or I could own up to our long friendship. If you are asked to review a pals book, and you hate it, you should tell them that it’s interesting, but you are unable to say a word because of your personal integrity. If you love it lots, and are writing a review for the Times, for example, you can get away with it. But for Broad Sheep? Rachel Francis was for many years the Green correspondent for this august organ, and is a trusted friend. We met in Devon on a writing workshop, twenty years ago. We moved to Presteigne at pretty much the same time, we wrote plays together, we stayed in touch when she moved back to Devon, and when she dedicates this wonderful book to her family and her dog, I have to face up to the fact that I’m very fond of both her family, and her dog. But I wasn’t prepared to let anyone else do a review, because Rachel is a really wonderful and unique writer, whether or not we are old pals, and I wanted to say this aloud.
The Reporter concerns the arrival of a new journalist at a local newspaper in Mid-Devon. Abel is of indigenous Australian descent, and knows something of what it is to lose your land. He’s sent to investigate the disappearance of an Exmoor woman, Olive Gladfield, which is, shall we say, not unrelated to the arrival of a giant agri-business corporate on the moor. It’s an exciting story, well told, but that’s not why I’m here to rant about Rachel Francis. She is, in my view, one of the best fiction writers about contemporary rural existence, about the farming life, about the countryside. Dan Brown might have exciting stories, but he couldn’t write
bum on a wall. Story (and, as I say, this is a great story), is not everything, far from it. Rachel is a really special writer. Listen to this – ‘By May, the lanes around South Town are green and the swallows swoop down the high street and there’s a pair of dippers fishing under the bridge again. In the evening, bats fly over your head, so close you can feel the beat of their wings and on a Sunday morning, early and before the traffic starts, the air is clean even in the town.’ That’s sentence making, that is. So clean and clear. Read it aloud as it is written, and know that there is something special going on.
Rachel describes one of her characters as coming from a punk hippy rebel background, which perfectly describes Rachel Francis herself. Rather than jump through the hoops of agents and publishers, she chooses to self-publish. As the punks used to say of putting out a record, it was cheap, it was easy, go and do it. But please don’t let this put you off. It is as good as anything being published today. She needs a wide readership, not just her friends, and family. And dog.
The Reporter, by R. Francis
Review by Ian Marchant
ISBN 9781399981774, Slantwise Publications.
In stock at: Aardvark Books, Brampton Bryan, near Bucknell, 01547 530744.
Verzon Books & Gallery, Middleton St., Llandrindod Wells, 01597 825171.
North Books, Castle St., Hay-on-Wye, 07866 170360.
Poetry & Storytelling
Thurs 12 September
PELES POETRY SERIES
Christian Roe reads from The Amores of Ovid. In part 2, the poet Pel Cox will read The Mistress Account. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 6.30pm, £15 includes welcome drink, 01584 878141.
Fri 13 September
BLAST STORYTELLING
‘One Eye Cries, the Other Eye Laughs’. Alys Torrance. Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, 8pm, £8, £28 group ticket, tea, coffee, local beer and cake available, 01588 630023.
Sat 14 September
(LE) PAIN
In collaboration with Ludlow Food Festival. Jean Daniel Brouse will not follow his family into the family bakery. The boulangeries story has ended. Le Pain is about breadmaking, physical heroics, growing up queer in a boulangerie in the South of France, circus, dance, storytelling, karaoke and laughter. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 6.30pm, £16, 01584 878141.
Sun 15 September & Sat 5 October
BINDERELLA
THE RAGGED STORYTELLING COLLECTIVE. A tale for our times, the wild birth-myth of an Anti-Goddess who challenges the forces of greed and despair to seek to steal our future from us. 15 Sept - The Lost Arc, Rhayader, 5pm, £12 in advance, £15 on the door, www.thelostarc. co.uk 5 Oct - The Bleddfa Centre, Knighton, www.sidneynolantrust.org
Thurs 19 September
ORCHESTRA OF THE SWAN
Presents ‘A Beautiful Thread: Thomas Hardy in Words and Music’. Starring Anton Lesser. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, pre-concert talk 6.45pm, 01432 340555.
Sat 5 October
FAFUNIA SNOOZY STORIES
Interactive puppetry and storytelling experience, based in the sensory world of Fafunia. The Courtyard, Hereford, 11am, free pre-activitiy from 10.30am, 01432 340555.
Comedy
Wed 4 September
GARY MEIKLE
A self-written, self-deprecating show, tackling subjects like rejection issues of men and women, cold showers and mosquitos on holiday. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £29.50, 01743 281281.
Fri 6, Fri 20 September, Fri 4 October
WESTONS CIDER COMEDY CLUB
6 Sept - Line up (subject to change), Adam Beardsmore, Chelsea Birkby and Steve Day. 20 Sept - Line up (subject to change), Alice Snedden and Eleri Morgan. For ages 18+. The Courtyard, Hereford, 8.30pm, 01432 340555.
Sat 7 & Tues 24 September
HAL CRUTTENDEN AND FRIENDS
He’s back with a brand new set along with two other top comedy acts. 7 Sept - Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 8pm, £19, 01600 772467. 24 Sept - Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £22, 01743 281281.
Sun 8 September
GARY DELANEY & FRIENDS
Star of Live at The Apollo Gary Delaney is joined by Shaparak Khorsandi and Jake Lambert. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £22, 01743 281281.
Fri 13 September
ROSS ON WYE COMEDY CLUB
Featuring Jo Enright with support from Lovdev Barpaga, Jon Pearson and Al Rudge. The Corn Exchange, High St, Ross-on-Wye, 8pm, 01989 763174. Tickets from www.farcicalcomedy.co.uk
Sun 15 September
SEVERN JESTERS
Outrageously popular comedy club with a brand-new line-up. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £12, 01743 281281.
Tues 17 September
LLOYD GRIFFITH
Fresh from supporting Jack Whitehall, comedian Lloyd Griffith is back with a brand new show. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £19, 01743 281281.
Wed 25 September
COMEDY ON THE COBBLES
Exciting new material night. Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 8pm, 01531 632250.
Sat 28 September
LARRY DEAN - DODGER
CHAMBERS TOURING PRESENTS this three-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and star of Live at the Apollo. For ages 16+. The Hafren, Newtown, 8pm, £19, 01686 948100.
Sat 5 October
DANIEL O’REILLY: OUT OF CHARACTER
From losing it all, battling addiction and becoming a father, he’s been on some rollercoaster and wants you to come for a ride with him! The Courtyard, Hereford, 8pm, 01432 340555.
Sun 6 October
PETE FIRMAN: TRICKTOK
The UK’s top comedy magician. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £19.50, 01600 772467.
Talks
Every day until 31 October GUIDED HISTORICAL TOURS AROUND HEREFORD
Mon-Sat 11:30am, Sun 2:30pm (approx 1.5 hours). No need to book. Tickets from the Cathedral Shop and meet at the Cathedral North Porch adults £6, children 6-12 years £1 Contact 07947 924494. http://www.herefordguidedwalks.org.uk/
Mon 2 September
IOLO WILLIAMS
Naturalist and broadcaster takes you on a journey along the Welsh borders from the wetlands of the Gwent Levels to the Dee Estuary. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £27.50, 01743 281281.
Wed 4 September
WILD SERVICE - WHY NATURE NEEDS YOU
Discussion and music on the subject of grassroots nature guardianship and practice with Sam Lee, Nicola Cutcher and hosted by Chantal Lyons. St Mary’s Church, Ross-on-Wye, 6pm, £8, 01989 562175.
Thurs 5 September
ROS BISSELL BOOK LAUNCH
With her new book, Moors Meadow Gardens. Food For All Bookshop, 12 High St, Bromyard, 11am-2pm, 01885 410318.
Tues 8 September & Tues 8 October
S.W. SHROPSHIRE HISTORICAL & ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY
10 Sept - ‘Early Subsistence Farming’, a talk by Dan Hodgkiss. 8 Oct - ‘Brampton Bryan, a serendipitous inheritance’. A talk by Edward Harley CBE, Ld. Lieut. Herefordshire. The Church Barn, Bishop’s Castle, 7.30pm, 01588 650173.
Wed 11 September & Wed 9 October BROMYARD HISTORY SOCIETY
11 Sept - ‘The Herefordshire Hoard’. An illustrated talk by Denise North on the hoard and the continuing saga of the missing items. 9 Oct - ‘It’s The Mortimers Wot Won it’. A talk by Philip Hume on how the origins of the Wars of the Roses lay in the feuds that developed between Mortimer and Lancaster. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, £6 on the door or online, www.conquest-theatre.co.uk
Wed 11 September
THE REVD CANON JAMES PACEY
‘To Further the Good of the LIbrary’. The Cathedral’s Chancellor performs a one-man show. Hereford Cathedral, 7pm, £15, www.herefordcathedral.org
Thurs 12 September
TALL TALES FROM A VILLAGE BOOKSHOP
A talk with props by Sheridan Swinson. Norton Community Hub (former church), 7.30pm, £4. Organised by Chatterbrook WI for members and friends. Light refreshments, 07712 649458.
Fri 13 September
ANNE GOODWIN - WORDSWORTH IN THE RADNOR VALLEY
The Hymns Farm, Walton, Presteigne, LD8 2RA, £5 in aid of Walton Village Hall. Please book, www.radnorshireartists.com
Fri 13 - Sun 15 September
HAY MUSIC FESTIVAL
14 Sept - Discussion chaired by Peter Florence with author Stephen Johnson and Alan George on Shostakovich‘My English Friends’. Clore Room, Hay Castle, 2.30pm. 15 Sept - Lecture Demonstration by Stephen Johnson and the Fitzwilliam String Quartet on the 4th String Quartet by Shostakovich. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 10.30am. 07768 020129, www.haymusic.org/festival-events
Sat 14 September
HEREFORDSHIRE & MID WALES HARDY PLANT SOCIETY
Plant sale and talk. The talk by Wolfgang Schaefer is entitled ‘The Garden at Cwmweeg.’ Wolfgang will describe how they developed, from scratch, this amazing garden. Pembridge Village Hall HR6 9EB, 2pm. Visitors are welcome, £5. For more info: contact vanessa.doyle@plantingspecialist.co.uk
Tues 17 September
CAROL KLEIN
Britain’s favourite plantswoman and best-selling author. She tells the story of her life through the many gardens that have shaped her. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £44-£33, 01743 281281.
Tues 17 September
LUDLOW AND MARCHES HUMANISTS
‘Five days in December’ - In December 1952, London was enveloped in a lethal ‘Smog’. Prof. Colin Kelcey will examine the causes and consequences of this event and consider society’s subsequent approach to the problem of air pollution. 7:30pm at The Friends Meeting House, St Mary’s Lane, Ludlow, SY8 1DZ, 01568 770282.
Tues 17 September
ARSENAL LEGENDS IN CONVERSATION
An evening with Ray Parlour and Paul Merson, hosted by Perry Groves. There will be a chance to pose questions to the stars during the evening. A limited number of VIP tickets are available. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.
Wed 18 September
CONVERSATIONS AT THE CHAPEL
Francis Spufford is the best-selling author of ‘Golden Hill’. His latest novel is ‘Cahokkia Jazz’, a tale of murder and mystery. In conversation with Alastair Laurence. The Art Shop & Chapel, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £13, 01873 852690.
Wed 18 September
ABERGAVENNY LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY
‘The Chedworth Manor mosiac’. a talk by Martin Pappworth. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £15, 01873 850805.
Wed 18 September
THE MAGIC OF TERRY PRATCHETT
Join author and comedian Marc Burrows on a journey through the life and work of Sir Terry Pratchett, based on his Locus Award-winning biography. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £18.50, 01600 772467.
Thurs 19 September
PETER JAMES
Best-selling crime writer discusses his latest installment of the award-winning DCI Grace series. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £15, 01873 850805.
Thurs 19 September
HELD IN PRESTEIGNE
An illustrated talk by Roger Curtis. The story of POW Camp 48 (Presteigne) 1941-1947. East Radnorshire Day Centre, Presteigne, 7.30pm, £10, 01544 262846.
Fri 20 September
TOAD ON THE ROAD
Neighbours star Ryan Maloney reveals behind the scenes secrets, reminiscing the Australian soaps biggest stories from the last 28 years. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £35, VIP £67, 01743 281281.
Fri 20 September
AN EVENING WITH SHANE, LEE & HOOKIE
Shane Williams, Lee Byrne & James Hook, three sportsmen, friends and former international rugby players for Wales. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, 01874 611622.
Fri 20 September
NIC HOWES
‘Walking Local Ice Age Landscapes.’ Grange Court, Leominster, 7pm, free entry, donations appreciated. Organised by Walkers are Welcome.
Fri 20 September
ELLIE SOMME
‘Sven’s Story - Another Man’s Shoes’. The Old Picture House, Bridge St, Kington, 7.30pm, £5. Part of Kington Walking Festival, www.kingtonwalks.org
Fri 20 September
AN EVENING WITH WAYNE BARNES
The most capped Rugby Union referee. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, 01600 719401.
Sat 21 September
SIMON PARKER: CYCLING ACROSS THE USA
A Ride Across America: Countdown to the 2024 Presidential Election. Award-winning travel writer, public speaker and film maker. Simon Parker presents a night of adventure, tall tales, short films, maps, photos, audio clips and book readings. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 6.30pm, £15, under 18s £8, 01584 878141.
Sat 21 September
RICHARD GILBERT
‘The Place of the Hill in British Art’. In this illustrated talk, artist Richard Gilbert considers why British Landscape artists through the centuries have taken to hills and high places. The Sidney Nolan Trust, The Rodd, Presteigne, 2pm, £7.50, 01544 260149.
Sat 21 & Sun 22 September
ABERGAVENNY FOOD FESTIVAL
21 Sept - Jay Rayner talks to Tim Hayward about his new book, ‘Nights Out At Home: Recipes and Stories from 25 years as a Restaurant Critic’. 3.30pm, £12, admission and book £30. 22 Sept - Tom Parker Bowles talks to matt Tebbutt about his new book ‘Cooking and the Crown: Royal Recipes from Queen Victoria to King Charles III’, 2pm, £12, admission and book £35. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 01873 850805.
Mon 23 September
AN AUDIENCE WITH KEVIN KEEGAN
Hosted by Sky Sports presenter Pete Graves, join twotime Ballon d’Or winner Kevin Keegan for an evening of chat about his career. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £32.50, VIP £62.50, super VIP £152.50, 01743 281281.
Wed 25 September
JOE THOMAS
In this stripped back, relaxed and exclusive event, Joe will talk about his time on the hit show ‘The Inbetweeners’. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £20, 01743 281281.
Wed 25 September
SOUTH WEST SHROPSHIRE GARDENING CLUB
‘Salvias’, a talk by Teresa and Ian Moss. Lydbury North Village Hall, 7.30pm, membership £20, guests £5, 01588 661025.
Wed 25 September
RICK STEIN
Rick Stein is back with a new BBC2 series and book, ‘Rick Stein’s Food Stories’. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7pm, £15, (£7 off book), tickets from Rossiter Books, 01600 772467.
Thurs 26 September
NIGEL COOPER: DINMORE MANOR Wellington Community Centre, 7.30pm, 07377 728822.
Thurs 26 September
JOHN SIMPSON
Journalist and broadcaster. An exclusive evening of unparalleled insights from the most distinguished foreign correspondents of our time. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £35.20-£30.80. 01743 281281.
Fri 27 September
SPACE, OTHER WORLDS, AND GOD: THE SEARCH FOR ALIENS
Public lecture by The Revd Professor David Wilkinson, he will discuss new scientific discoveries of planets outside our solar system and what this might mean for the question of whether we are alone in the universe. Hereford Cathedral, 7pm, £5, www.herefordcathedral.org
Sat 28 September
WONDER, WISDOM AND WORKSHOP: THE CHRISTIAN UNDERSTANDING OF CREATION
What does it mean for the church to see science as a gift rather than a threat? A talk/discussion by The Revd Professor David Wilkinson. Hereford Cathedral, 10am-1pm, £5, 01432 374225, www.herefordcathedral. org
Fri 4 October
THE DENNIS TWIST INAUGURAL MEMORIAL TALK
Tom Bullough. ‘Wales and the Borders: Their early history and imminent future’. Tom is an author and environmentalist. Clun Memorial Hall, 7.30pm, free, donations, 07974 772754.
Fri 4 October
THE MAKINGS OF A MURDERER 2THE REAL MANHUNTER
Featuring Senior Investigating Officer Colin Sutton, who was head of a Metropolitan Police murder squad. The Hafren, Newtown, 7.30pm, £29.50, 01686 948100.
Wed 9 October
KATE MOSSE: THE MAP OF BONES
Kate will be in conversation about her new historical adventure novel. In association with Rossiter Books. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7pm, £12, (£3 redeemable off purchase of the book), 01600 772467.
Fri 11 October
AN EVENING WITH HAMZA YASSIN
A talk about his passion for wildlife, his career and new book. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7pm, 01600 719401.
Workshops & Courses
Sat 7 & Sun 8 September WRITING WORKSHOPS
In English and Welsh with Grug Muse and Emma Beynon. Create poetry and creative prose in response to artworks in the National Collection. Oriel Davies Gallery, Newtown, www.orieldavies.org for details. Part of Wales Artists’ Book Fair.
From Mon 9 September, four sessions WEA HEREFORD ‘Art Appreciation: Renaissance Beauty in the work of Leonardo da Vinci and Albrecht Durer’. With tutor, Allen Fisher. The Kindle Centre, ASDA, Hereford, 10.30am12.30pm, £33.60, 0300 303 3464, www.wea.org.uk
Every Tues, Wed & Thurs SPANISH LESSONS FOR BEGINNERS Tues - Advance beginners 10am-11.30am, Wed - Advance Spanish B1, 10am. Thurs - Total beginners, 10am-11.30am with Mely. Private tuitionGCSE students and A Level. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, 07837 160505. www.hayspanish.com
Last Tuesday of each month HOMEND POETS
Open mic. No booking required. Pot & Page, 8 New St, Ledbury, 6.30pm, www.potandpage.co.uk
grass roots
Just Stop OilDraconian Sentences, but Silence from Starmer
WHEN vicious jail sentences were handed down to five climate activists in late July, I expected to hear something resembling a cry of protest from the government or, at least, from leading figures in the Labour Party. But there was only a deafening silence from Keir Starmer and his ministers.
Surely the very least one might have hoped for was some kind of pledge from Number Ten to look at the law, or a promise to usher in stronger protection in future for the rights of peaceful protesters. But what did we get from the Labour leadership? Zilch!
And so, even as the jails are full to overflowing with real criminals, five peaceful demonstrators, three of them women, will spend years behind bars in a ludicrously severe crackdown on those who campaign for the planet and for the air we breathe.
Four of the group are being banged up for four years, the fifth for five years. It has been left to Amnesty International, Liberty and Greenpeace to speak up against the sentences.
In an open letter to the Attorney General, 1200 celebrities, scientists and others expressed their alarm at the severity of the jail terms. The United Nations Special Rapporteur on Environmental Defenders, Michel Forst, also spoke of his concern.
Forst noted that the five had been prosecuted under a very recent law, brought in by the last Tory administration. It is the Police, Crime, Sentences and Courts Act of 2022. Forst said that, prior to that legislation, “…it had been almost unheard of since the 1930s for members of the public to be imprisoned for peaceful protest in the UK.”
The UN man continued, “I am therefore seriously concerned by these regressive new laws.”
As a British citizen, to me it is humiliating that it takes a UN rapporteur to bang the drum for our human rights simply because Starmer and his fellow ministers are too apathetic to put their heads above the parapet and express dissent.
By contrast, the ousted Tory leader, Rishi Sunak, was only too keen for his government to be credited with supplying the measure used in the crackdown. He is reported as boasting that this very recent law had practically been drafted by the right-leaning Policy Exchange think tank.
And where does Policy Exchange get the funds to support this kind of activity? Just Stop Oil claims on its website that Policy Exchange has a support group
in the USA which, a few years ago, received tens of thousands of dollars from the oil and gas major, Exxon Mobil.
What about the motivation of the demonstrators? How did they explain themselves in court? They were not allowed to. His Honour Judge Hehir, hearing the case, imposed a blanket ban on the defendants and their lawyers preventing them making any mention of the climate crisis.
If they had been allowed to explain their actions, what might they have said? On the Just Stop Oil website, one of the protesters, Paul Bell, says, “…in my PhD I spent time studying the impacts of the climate crisis…Every day I learn more about this crisis.
“And I understand how vast is the gap between a safe future and the nightmare we are heading towards. Scientists must sound the alarm. We cannot continue quietly letting the UK government twist our words and ignore our warnings…”
His fellow activist Gaie Delap expressed her anguish over causing motorists to be stuck in traffic jams on motorways. “It hurts me,” she says. “I’m sorry I had to do this. But we really have no other option. They didn’t listen to the scientists. They didn’t listen to their constituents, so we had to cause disruption, in order to communicate humanity’s predicament.”
I know people who reject that view and who believe that bringing traffic to a standstill could be counterproductive. But, in my view, if demonstrators are to be hauled into court and deprived of their liberty for years then the very least the authorities can do is to hear their explanations and at least be aware of how the law is being used against a non-violent civil resistance group, as Just Stop Oil describes itself.
The Just Stop Oil activists jailed in July
Green Events
September & October
POWYS NATIONAL GARDEN SCHEME
1 Sept - Aberangell, Old Coach House, Dolcorsllwyn, 11.30am-5pm, £5. 5 Sept - Gilwern Barn, Beulah, 2-5pm, £5. 7 - 15 Sept - The Hymns, Walton, 10am-5pm, £6. 8 Sept - Cwmweeg, Dolfor, Newtown, 2-5pm, £6. 8 Sept - Eve’s Garden,The Old Stackyard, Cefn-y-coed, 11am-5pm, £5. 23 Sept - Willowbrook, Knighton Rd, Presteigne, 12-5pm, £5. 5 & 6 Oct - Dingle Nurseries & Garden, Welshpool, 9am-5pm, £3.50. 19 & 20 Oct - Greynog Hall & Garden, Gregynog, Newtown, 10.30am-4pm, donation. 20 Oct - Tranquility Haven, 7 Lords Land, Whitton, Knighton, 2-4pm, £5. www.findagarden.ngs.org.uk
September & October APPLEFEST AT NEWTOWN COURT
28 Sept - 12 Oct - Special AppleFest lunch menu. 28 Sept - 5 Oct - Apple harvest cider tours, 1.15pm. 3 - 5, 10-12 Oct - Wooden Apple Painting, make your own fridge magnet, coaster or decoration. Newton Court, Newton Lane, Leominster, HR6 0PF. Open Mon-Sat 9am-4.30pm, Sun 9.30am-3.30pm, 01568 611721.
September HEREFORD CATHEDRAL
5, 7, 12, 19, 21, 26, 28 - Tower Tours (218 steps), times vary, 11.30am & 1.30pm, £8, children £5, tickets from the Cathedral shop. Mon-Sat, 11.05am & 2.15pm, plus selected Wed, Thurs & Sat, 12.30pm - Cathedral Tours, £6 from the Cathedral Shop. 14 Sept - Heritage Open Day: Cloister Tour, 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, free, but advance booking required. www.herefordcathedral.org 01432 374210.
September SHROPSHIRE HILLS DISCOVERY CENTRE
9 Sept - Wild About Birds. Join Grant for a wander in the Onny Meadows. Binoculars are available to borrow, wear suitable footwear, 10am-12.30pm, £6. Booking essential. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, 01588 676060.
Sun 1 September SIR EDWARD ELGAR WALK
Hereford Guild of Guides together with The Green Dragon. Starting from the Elgar Statue in Cathedral Close, 2pm, the Guides will give a guided tour of the sites of Hereford related to Elgar, followed by afternoon tea at the Green Dragon. £21 for walk and tea, booking is required in advance, 01432 272506, events@greendragonhotel.com
Tues 3 September THE MUSEUM WITHOUT WALLS
A Ross Heritage walk, led by Mark Sanderson, start and finish at Market House, Ross-on-Wye, 10.30am, free, no need to book, 01989 562175.
Sat 14 September KINGTON SHOW
Horses, sheep, cattle, pigs, dog show, shearing, Big Pete and the Monster Truck show, horticultural tent, Young Farmer competitions, trade stands and much more. ` The Ovals Farm, Kington, 9am-6pm, free car parking, dogs welcome, www.kingtonshow.co.uk
Sat 14 September HEREFORDSHIRE & MID WALES HARDY PLANT SOCIETY
Plant sale and talk. The talk by Wolfgang Schaefer is entitled The Garden at Cwmweeg.’ Wolfgang will describe how they developed, from scratch, this amazing garden. Pembridge Village Hall HR6 9EB, 2pm. Visitors are welcome-cost £5.00. For more info: contact vanessa. doyle@plantingspecialist.co.uk
Sat 14 September HAY MUSIC FESTIVAL GUIDED WALK
Around Hay-on-Wye remembering the town during the two world wars, 9.30am. Details 07768 020129, www.haymusic.org/festival-events
Tues 17 September THOMAS BLAKE: ANOTHER MAN OF ROSS
A walk led by Mark Eardley, Chairman of Ross Civic Society. Start and finish at Market House, Ross-on-Wye, 10.30am, free, no need to book, 01989 562175.
Thurs 19 - Sun 22 September KINGTON AUTUMN WALKING FESTIVAL
A celebration of walking in and around Kington and the Welsh borders. Including on 21 Sept - Kington Walks 8 Peaks Challenge. A 15 mile run or walk around the 8 Peaks of Kington. Record time to beat, 2 hours, 9-10am, £7, venue, Place de Marines, Mill St, Kington. For information and booking www.kingtonwalks.org 07708 668316.
Sat 21 September REGENERATIVE FARMING
The Leominster Branch of Herefordshire Wildlife Trust have organised a visit to Broadward Farm, Broadward Leominster HR6 8QG where farmer Ben Andrews can demonstrate agroecology. There will be a walk along the River Arrow to find out how he mitigates flooding on his crops. 3-5pm, members £2, non-members £3. Booking required as numbers limited. 01432 356872 LeominsterAreaBranch@gmail.com
Sat 28 September HEREFORD APPLEFEST
Artisan ciders and perries, free children activities, Saturday market, performances, live music on the Encore Stage from Love2Sing Choir, Hereford College of Arts, Livewire Encore Youth, Hereford Sixth Form College, Whiskey River, 13 Rivers, Two Push Charlie, XL5 and Blondied. High Town, Hereford, 12pm-9pm, details www.herefordcitycouncil.gov.uk
Sat 28 September PAM’S PLANT SALE
Clun Methodist Church Forecourt, 10am-12pm. Proceeds to Medicins sans Frontieres & Clun Methodist Church. Sat 19 October LEOMINSTER APPLE FAIR 2024 Apple display, stalls, entertainment, refreshments. Priory Church, Leominster, 10am-4pm.
Every day until 31 October GUIDED HISTORICAL TOURS AROUND HEREFORD
Mon-Sat 11:30am, Sun 2:30pm (approx 1.5 hours). No need to book. Tickets from the Cathedral Shop and meet at the Cathedral North Porch adults £6, children 6-12 years £1 Contact 07947 924494. http://www.herefordguidedwalks.org.uk/ KINGTON LOCAL ENVIRONMENT & ENERGY NETWORK (KLEEN) Encourages community resilience through our Electric Car Share Club, public Orchards, tiny Coppice Woodland, Presentations & networking without borders. Email: kingtonkleen@gmail.com
KNIGHTON COMMUNITY WOODLANDS GROUP
Volunteer with us on our weekly task days to learn new skills. http://tveg.org.uk/wordpress/woodland-project Email woodland@tveg.org.uk 01547 520374.
Every Third Saturday in the Month PRESTEIGNE REPAIR Presteigne Youth Centre, Hereford Street. 10am-12pm. Household items repaired for free. Info: 01544 267997. First Saturday of the month LEOMINSTER REPAIR CAFE, 10-12.30pm. Community Centre. Household items, jewellery, clothing etc repaired for free, donations welcomed. See Facebook, also booking via website, www.leominsterrepaircafe.org.uk
complementary therapies
Disclaimer: We would like to emphasise that these listings relate to COMPLEMENTARY medicine practiitioners. Broad Sheep does not endorse any of the practitioners or healing methods listed. We provide no recommendation and take no responsibility for their content.
A is for ACUPUNCTURE with Joanna Bruce RGN, MBAcC at The Body Clinic, Leominster & Richard’s Castle. Treating pain (NICE recommended) and long-term health conditions since 1985. Food intolerance testing. Phone 01584 831 840 or text 07984 460969.
E-booking: www.thebodyclinicleominster.co.uk
ACCREDITED, EXPERIENCED PSYCHOTHERAPIST & COUNSELLOR: One-to-one sessions for adults age 18 upwards, in Hay-on-Wye (HR3) and by online video. Find relief from anxiety and depression; overcome trauma; transform anger and low self-worth; navigate divorce, bereavement, and other difficult life experiences. Contact Sarah Hamilton at HAY COUNSELLING, 07580 482751, www.haycounselling.co.uk.
ACUPUNCTURE. Sandy Sandaver Lic Ac MBAcC. I practice an integrated style of acupuncture using 5 element and TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) and am a member of the British Acupuncture Council. I also carry out home visits. Hay Acupuncture Clinic, Rose Cottage, Cusop Dingle, Hay-On-Wye 01497 821625/07980 596218 sandysandaver@onetel.com / www.hayacupunctureclinic. co.uk
ACUPUNCTURE AND TUINA: I use TCM acupuncture, electro-acupuncture and Tui Na (therapeutic massage) to treat a wide range of health conditions. In Ledbury at my home treatment room on New Street, and in Hereford at Kyrle House Practice (kyrlehouse.co.uk 01432 273234). Acupuncture-Acutherapy Council member. Ruth Busbridge, BSc MSc Dip.Acupuncture. https:// rbacupuncture.co.uk/ 07743809466 ruthbacupuncture@ gmail.com
ALEXANDER TECHIQUE LESSONS with Ron Colyer, B.Mus., M.S.T.A.T. An Alexander teacher, accredited by and member of the Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique, with over 40 years experience, I am currently offering lessons in the Malvern area. Alexander work can help with back pain, joint pain, neck pain, as well as enhancing skills, e.g. in performing arts, yoga practice, etc. The lessons help you to become aware of faulty habits of body use, including inappropriate tension or misdirected energy. You learn to help yourself - it’s really a reeducation process rather than a therapy. For more on Alexander Technique visit alexandertechnique.co.uk Contact me on 07733 253056, or email atechwithron9@ outlook.com
ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, TRAUMA, LOW SELF WORTH and emotional difficulties - our innovative approach is being used with private and NHS clients with great success. Clients attend an average of 4 sessions to achieve a substantial, some say transformative, effect on their well being. You can check out the testimonials and book a one to one session on our website www. peaceofmindnow.co.uk or get in touch for more information Mike Buckley 07931 986168 mcmbuckley@gmail.com
ANIMAL COMMUNICATION Helping to understand your animal’s behaviour, needs and nature, to resolve emotional and behavioural problems and to deepen your relationship. Contact Kohra on 01544 262 110 or kohra@ gmx.co.uk
BODY CLINIC, LEOMINSTER Holistic Therapies and advice for rehabilitation, pain, mobility and long term health conditions. Improve and/or support mental health, wellbeing, women’s and men’s health, fertility, pregnancy and much more. Unsure what’s best for your health issue? Book a Holistic Health assessment so an experienced health practitioner can help you. 17 West St, Leominster HR6 8EP www.thebodyclinicleominster.co.uk 01568 368 907/07493 078 566. thebodyclinicleominster@ gmail.com
THE BRIGHT N BUTE COMPANY - Medical/Sports & Veterinary - K-laser (low level laser therapy) endorsed by vets (VBS Direct) & NHS (NICE guidance) for GP practices & medical profession. Contact: Louisa Clarke BSc(hons) RVN BHSPT Cert Ed. Email: thebrightnbutecompany@ gmail.com https://the-bright-n-bute-company.business.site CLINIC SPACE AVAILABLE in this busy, light and fully serviced multi disciplinary health centre. Working collaboratively to offer holistic health therapies in The Marches area. The Body Clinic, 17 West St, Leominster HR6 8EP. Half day, day and per client (if relocating or new to practice) basis. Good patient referals. www. thebodyclinicleominster.co.uk 01568 368 907/07493 078 566 thebodyclinicleominster@gmail.com Please call to arrange an informal look around.
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY SERVICES - DR NANCY BANCROFT Are you struggling with intense emotions, feeling overwhelmed, lost or stuck? Make sense of your experience and create lasting change, with a specialist mental health professional. Trauma-focussed psychotherapy ~ EMDR ~ mind-body integration 1:1 therapy ~ training ~ supervision. Online and face-to-face sessions available in Pembridge, Herefordshire.Contact hello@thebodyinmind.co.uk www.thebodyinmind.co.uk
COMPLETE BALANCE I am a fully trained therapist with over 20 years’ experience working with the therapies of The Bowen Technique, Health Kinesiology, and Reiki & Seichem. I help people with a wide range of conditions, helping to find solutions for lasting health and wellness. My unique approach offers health packages and therapy sessions tailored to meet individual needs. Check out my Restore in Four, or Calm and Clear programmes featured on my website. Sessions are offered via Zoom, Skype or face-to-face where appropriate and I offer a free 15-minute phone call to see if I can help you. For information contact: Helen Mawson Mobile: 07904 457 075 Email: helen@complete-balance.co.uk, www.complete-balance. co.uk
CULTIVATING SPACE I offer Wild therapy, Coaching and Decluttering. Let go of the physical and emotional obstacles in your way. Reconnect with yourself, others and nature, and start living the life you wish for. Based near Ludlow. Contact Tracey Baylis on 01584 823519 or 07905 967263. Walk/talk, face to face and online consultations available. Cultivatingspace.co.uk
DEEPLY RELAXING Craniosacral Therapy can increase your well-being by releasing emotional and physical tensions. Given a safe space and correct focus, your body knows the way. I am an accredited practitioner, qualified since 2004, based in Shrewsbury, Crickhowell and Mid Wales. Email: cheryljonestherapy@gmail.com Mobile: 07476 012299.
EMDR AND HYPNOTHERAPY: Sabina Jennings BSc, PgDip Derm, Dip EMDR, Dip Hyp. HWHP. Solution Focussed Hypnotherapist and EMDR therapist for Anxiety, Low Self Worth, Relationship Concerns, Suffers of Narcissist Abuse, Imposter Syndrome, Fear of the Future etc. Visualization techniques for business and sport goals. 1 to 1 sessions or on-line. Supporting you to move forward from the limiting beliefs and habits of the past. Phone 07464202715 or see my website www.hypnotichub.co.uk.
EMOTIONAL WELLBEING: Anne Cummings FETC (Adv Dip), BAoG (Dip), MBIG (Dip) offers a safe, effective therapy to help adults and children heal their emotional and spiritual wounds and fulfil their personal potential. If you have difficulty relating to others, or have troublesome emotions call Anne on 01547 530977. Specialist knowledge and experience of working with panic attacks, anger, stress, bullying, low self-esteem, bereavement/loss and anxiety. For more information www.thewritetofeel.com.
EROTIC EMBODIMENT FOR WOMEN If you’ve tried lots of different practices, modalities, spiritual pursuits, and still feel like something is missing, I’d love to help you find that spark of joy, aliveness and pleasure you are longing for through the simple magic of your own body. One-on-one and group sessions. Connect with me, Emily Martin, at 07747 250720 or www.bigasskinkyheart.com
GONG BATH SOUND MEDITATION SESSIONS IN & AROUND HEREFORDSHIRE. Soundscapes can aid in the letting go of old emotions & limiting behaviours. I run twice monthly Group sessions, & also offer 1:1 sessions, hen parties, corporate / wellbeing events, retreats. For more info. Contact Lizzie 07870345216 www. lizzieyogahereford.com
HAPPINESS COACHING & PERSON CENTRED COUNSELLING I’ve been practising for 27 years and offer a safe confidential space to off load your stresses and problems bringing relief and skills for life enabling you to be your true, authentic, fulfilled, relaxed and happier self. I’m compassionate, empathic, focused and work with integrity.Check my profile online at The Body Clinic Leominster and for booking an appointment or call me on 07903 415359.
HEREFORD HOMEOPATH Juliet Ablett RHom, MARH, MNCHM. Holistic health care with experienced practitioner using homeopathy, essences and homeobotanicals; safe and effective for all ages. I work with you as an individual, listening without judgement, working with whatever issues or problems you may have. Regular clinics in Monmouth, Hereford and Abergavenny, incl. Saturday morning children’s clinic in Hereford. See website: www.julietablett. co.uk or contact Juliet at julietablett@mailbox.org 01981 241456.
Awakening to Life
Exploring the art of living and dying Life is precious and finite, so in this year-long programme (9 day retreats starting Oct 20th, Presteigne). We will explore, through supportive practices, your relationship to dying and how you can awaken now to the life that wants to live through you. Does this speak to you? Email Grace Loveday: kgraceloveday@gmail.com
HYPNOTHERAPY Vicky Nicolson-James DipHP HWHP Herefordshire based empathetic hypnotherapist offering online or 1-1 therapy to help you live the life you want and deserve. Professional Hypnotherapy Practitioner Association and National Society of Hypnotherapy. T:01568 760 306 E: vickynicolsonjames@gmail.com WhatsApp: 07790 162067.
LEOMINSTER NATURAL HEALTH CENTRE
Chiropractic, Herbal Medicine, Kinesiology, Cranial Sacral Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Reiki, Reflexology, Emmet technique. Remedial and Holistic Massage. Counselling inc: Couples and Family, Cognitive Behaviour and NLP Stress Management, Child Birth Issues, Psychotherapy. Telephone 01568 616411 email infoleominstercommunitycentre@gmail.com Or visit Leominster Community Centre, School Road HR6 8NJ (behind Bridge Street car park).
LIFE COACHING AND ANGELIC HEALING: a safe space for you to grow. Move through blocks, clarify your goals and receive bespoke support along the way. Book your clarity call now and see if we’re a good match: https://www.openlotusliving.com/work-with-me”
MASSAGE THERAPY WITH MARIAN HARDIMAN (MTI, CNHC, MLDUK). Remedial, Sports, Holistic, Indian Head Massage. Organic Facial and Manual Lymph Drainage. Clinic in Presteigne (The Retreat), Presteigne, LD8 2UF. Contact: marian@silvanmassage.com, www.silvanmassage.com, 07816 981454.
SHADOW WORK, COUNSELLING & DEEP PROCESS PSYCHOTHERAPY Facilitated shadow work is a type of embodied deep process psychotherapy. I work one-toone in longer sessions, typically 5-hours. These deep-dive sessions offer an accepting and shame free space within which to explore and transform those habitual, ingrained or unconscious patterns, beliefs or behaviours that trapping you and hold you back from living a full, meaningful and joyful life. This work holds the potential for deep personal growth and deep healing and is the place to dive real deep into difficulty and challenge, shame or guilt, your grief, your pain, your fear or rage. The holding I offer you is both sensitive and strong, and you are invited to bring any issue you wish to our work together. Find out more about shadow work and to schedule a free 20-minute consultation at: www.inner-truth.co.uk - Alasdair Kirk07792 405 660.
YOGA IN PRESTEIGNE
Groups and one-to-one tuition in Stapleton
Move more freely • Breathe better Think more clearly • Experience joy New: Vedic chant classes Marie Hudson 01544 260352 www.theyogapractice.org.uk
SPORT’S HYPNOTHERAPY AND EMDR – Amateur sports men and women can benefit from sports hypnosis just as much as the professionals. If you are looking to improve your sports performance mindset, staying focussed and putting aside distractions and unwanted negative beliefs, Hypnotherapy and EMDR can help. If you love sport, but finding a setback, imposter syndrome, lack of motivation or lack of focus is holding you back then why not call and see if Hypnotherapy and EMDR is for you. Contact – Sabina Jennings BSc, Pg Dip AID, Dip. Hyp. HWHP, Dip. EMDR. Tel 07464202715 www.hypnotichub.co.uk
SILVER LANTERN COUNSELLING a compassionate space with someone trained to listen and be with you as you explore your inner world, someone to hear your story. For more information visit www.silverlanterncounselling. co.uk, telephone Julia on 07785 473785 or email: info@silverlanterncounselling.co.uk
SOUND THERAPY BY EDAN SOUND. Soesen Edan is a qualified Sound Therapist with over 20 years of experience running 1-2-1 and group sessions, teaching and retreats. Sound therapy is excellent for all manner of ailments & disease; regulates heart rate & blood pressure, reduces stress & anxiety and brings people to a deeply relaxed state. Monthly group sessions held in Herefordshire, Malvern & Birmingham. 1-2-1 sessions in Holme Lacy. Extensive experience working with complex disabilities & autism; prison therapeutic education, corporate sessions, team away days, workshops & bespoke sound consultancy. www.edansound.co.uk
SOUND THERAPY, with Gongs, Singing Bowls and other therapeutic instruments to relieve stress and anxiety, restoring mental, emotional and physical wellbeing. Monthly group ‘sound bath’ sessions in Herefordshire, 1-21 treatments, retreats, private groups, celebrations. Cecilia 07857 128 082, info@csoundspace.com www.csoundspace.com
Workshops
WORKSHOP LISTINGS - Single (dated) listings are free. Year round, ongoing workshops will cost £45 per year.
Fri 6 September GONG BATH
‘Golden Days’. Deep relaxation sound journey with Chrys Blanchard. Wear comfortable clothing and a mat or reclining deckchair, blanket, pillow and water. Two sessions to choose from, 4-5.30pm (3.45pm arrival) or 7.30pm-9pm (7.15pm arrival). Upstairs at the Chapel, The Art Shop & Chapel, Abergavenny, £15, booking essential, 01873 852690.
Thurs 19 September TALK WELLBEING
Healthcare team. Find out how to keep your heart healthy and stay in control of your health. The Oxford Arms, Kington, 9am-1pm, no appointment necessary, 07301 081444. Mon 23 September AUTUMN EQUINOX SOUND BATH Hellens Manor, Much Marcle, near Ledbury, 8pm, £20 to include refreshments, 07857 128082, info@csoundspace. com
Sat 21 September
EQUINOX WELLBEING FAIR
Open Lotus Living presents mediumship, healing, crystals, craft stalls and demonstrations. Jubilee Hall, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, 10am-4pm, £3 entry, children free, www.openlotusliving.com/wellbeing-fairs
Sat 28 September SACRED ALL NIGHTGONG PUJA Daytime workshop to learn simple Gong techniques to participate in Puja with dinner and cacao (£138) or a few spaces to receive only during the night (£88). The Fold, Bransford. 07857 128082, info@csoundspace.com
Mondays & Tuesdays BREATHE IN YOGA WITH KATY The Regal, Tenbury Wells, Mon 9.30am, Tues 6pm, 01584 811442.
PILATES GROUP CLASSES
In Presteigne Memorial Hall, Titley Village Hall & Lyonshall Memorial Hall. Private lessons in my garden studio. All abilities and ages welcome. Pilates reduces back pain, increases strength and flexibility, tones your body from top to toe. Move it or lose it! Helen Boley info@helenbpilates.com https://helenbpilates.com 01544 231512, 07968 970093.
HEDGEROW MEDICINE, KITCHEN PHARMACY
Herbal Medicine Making Courses with Rowan McOnegal, Medical Herbalist. Practical weekend courses which explore identifying, growing, harvesting, drying, storing and using herbs. Covers the basic principles of herbal medicine, and making and using teas, tinctures, infused oils, ointments, creams, syrups, inhalations and baths. www.hedgerowmedicine.org 01531 670075.
HATHA YOGA & SOUND THERAPY WITH BRIDGET ROWAN
90min Yoga classes on Zoom and in Peterchurch HR2 0RS to keep you moving and doing the things you love and to bring a sense of calm, peace and improve your wellbeing. Group soundscapes held regularly in the beautiful St Peters Church, Peterchurch. Individual yoga and sound therapy sessions available. Please see my website for further information www.bridgetrowan.uk or contact Bridget 07904 111334.
Third Wednesday BEREAVEMENT CAFE
An informal and friendly gathering. College Hall, Hereford Cathedral, Hereford, 2.30pm, www.herefordcathedral.org
LUDLOW ASSEMBLY ROOMS
Mon - Yoga, 9.30am, £8. Julie Burdett 07780 905729. Wed - Pilates, 10am, £10 per session. Sarah on 07967 482510. Weekly - Hatha Yoga, 6.30pm, £6 per session. Katherine 07975 535408. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow.
THE ART SHED, MID WALES ARTS
Every Wed - Tai Chi with Alan Jeffries, 12pm-1pm, £7. Every Thurs - Yoga with Karen Booth, 4.30pm-6pm, £9, 07794 337318. Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, 01686 688369.
THE COURTYARD, HEREFORD
Tues - Yoga, 9.15am-10am, £6 per session. Wed - Pilates, 11am-12pm, £6 per session. The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.
