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HE family were all working at the Secret Garden Party in Cambridgshire. I was at a loose end, but itching to take advantage of the ridiculous summer weather with a proper bike ride. Put two and two together and decided to try and find ‘the pretty way’ from Presteigne to Huntingdon. 200 miles of country lanes right through the heart of the beast - Middle England. First job, down to town and try and buy up all the second-hand purple ordanance survey maps from 149 (Presteigne & Hay-on-Wye) to 155 (Cambridge) with 137 (Ludlow & Wenlock Edge) thrown in for good measure. Did surprisingly well on my first foray and by the time I’d added Tour 23 (Herefordshire & Worcestershire) from the Oxfam shop in Hereford, I was feeling pretty ‘mapped up’, even though some of the collection were looking a tiny bit old and dog-eared. Three batteries, for the Bacchetta semi-recumbent that hasn’t really been anywhere since John O’Groats to Lands End CHECK. Battery charger for the bike - CHECK. Battery charger for the camera - CHECK. Battery charger for the re-chargable front light - CHECK. Battery charger for the phone - CHECK. For god’s sake that’s 45 kilos of battery chargers! Have to economise on clothes. One t-shirt, two pairs of underpants, a spare shirt and trousers for best, that’ll have to do. Slightly waterproof jacket, one pair of suedes. Right let’s be off! DAY 1 As always with these trips it feels a bit funny for the first half hour. The bike’s really heavy and unstable with all the stuff I’m carrying. Wonder if it’s going to dump me in the canal in Leamington Spa? Wish I’d asked someone to come with me. But then after about an hour I settle down and start enjoying myself. Before I get to Tenbury, I’m in unchartered waters with a little back cut parallel to the main road to Tenbury that runs through Upton Court and Berrington and then after Tenbury I’m in foreign territory. End up at some really good friends place on the River at Grimley. The pub at Grimley is a monster. I really shouldn’t mention it, but it seems to be an open secret. Hidden down a single track lane with no signposts, loads of people sunning themselves on the lawns by the river while peacocks strut around. Good food, good beer, good company. The only drawback is that it regularly floods, situated as it is on the banks of the Severn, just before the river hits Worcester’s flood defences. But that doesn’t daunt the landlord of ‘Camp House’ who just gets out his boat and rows the customers to and from dry land! DAY 2 Head into Worcester, I think I sort of know the layout of the city, so round the big roundabout and head for the railway station. Then take one of the B roads heading east and in a few minutes I should be in open country. Hey, hang on, we’re in the middle of a bloody housing estate with no road signs except, hospital, supermarket, industrial estate. I stop on a roundabout and wave my map at a passing 18 year old. He gazes myopically at it like he’s never seen a map or at least not one that’s not on a phone. “No idea mate, I don’t think it’s on this map”. Of course its on the bloody map, it’s an ordanance survey map, EVERYTHINGS on it except secret American air bases. Eventually I locate a row of Small Ads 4 brand new small shops next to a Tesco Express that include an Estate Agent. At least they might know where we are. I wave my map again at a greased up 30 year old in a charcoal Architecture 6 suit. He counters, by firing up Google maps and patiently explaining to me that since my Art 8 infallible guide was printed, they’ve added on another big lump to the East of the city and Art workshops 12 alas, Woodgreen, Tolladine Farm and Trotshill are no longer with us. He recommends I go left, right, right down to the roundabout and exit town on the A4538. Damn you Courtyard Cinema 18 Antiques and your £1.35 map! Eventually I find my little road and strike off across country Dance 22 towards Alcester. My plan is to pick up the Grand Union Canal in Warwick and head along Food 24 it through Leamington Spa to a B&B I’m supposed to be booked in at. But nothing goes to plan. The towpath on the Grand Union is narrow, bumpy, and surprisingly, for a canal, full Music 26 of people. The B&B I’m booked in at has no knowledge of my existence, but eventually tells Music workshops 36 me I should be at Mill Farm, not Mill Cottage. Mill Farm turns out to be a rather unattractive Venues 39 chicken farm behind electric gates and to cap it all, my pork tenderloin at the local gastro pup is slightly overcooked. “God it’s a hard life!” I mutter as I slurp down my third Rioja. Band directory 40 DAY 3 Theatre 42 Things improve dramatically on Day 3. I don’t get lost. I give up on the Grand Union and Word 46 find some great little roads and what looked rather boring on the map is a rather nice bit of countryside. I am somewhat taken aback in Great Brington to encounter lots of Japanese Grass roots 50 people and their cameras, but it turns out I’ve rolled up at Lady Di’s old haunt, Althorp Park. Comp therapies 52 The other thing that’s caught my attention as I roll across the Midlands is the lost village syndrome. Oh yes, they look smart enough, but they all seem to lack basic amenities, no We take no small shops - so everyone has to drive. The only surviving pubs are Farrow and Ball painted responsibility for gastro joints and there just aren’t that many people. Outside the villages, it’s all curved the veracity of the brick entrances, gravel drives, electric gates and masses and masses of shiny BMW 4 x information herein 4s. It’s a bit like an ‘After the Holocaust’ movie. Pete Mustill DAY 4 Mayfield, Stapleton, Another nice days cycling, despite having to dip into Wellingborough to find my final map, Nr Presteigne, Powys 153 (Bedford & Huntingdon). I especially enjoyed cycling along the big, curved dam on LD8 2LW the east side of Grafham Water and then suddenly at about 4pm I’m at The Secret Garden. Tel: 01544 260051 Email: info@broadsheep.com After four days of trickling along deserted B roads with only myself for company, I’m Website: www.broadsheep.com surrounded by 25,000 face painted drunks and 10 stages all pumping out different bass lines. Help! Get me out the hell out of here.

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Cover pic: Sara Bamford, Workhouse Studio, Presteigne - 6 - 14 September

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PERSONAL ASSISTANT for working woman with Multiple Sclerosis. 16-20 hours per week with opportunity to work extra hours in evenings and alternate weekends in Hereford city. Must be over 25 with clean UK driving licence. Must have current DBS. £8.10 per hour. Contact 077488 438873 (leave message if necessary). HELP WITH NUMBERS AND BASIC MATHS Qualified, (PGCE) home tutor available. Very understanding with proven experience of helping children and adults to gain ability and confidence. Friendly working atmosphere; reasonable rates; 1:1 or small groups; Enhanced DBS certificate. Phone Katy 01547 520328. P/T OR OCCASIONAL WORK WANTED Cheerful, fit, educated, mature woman seeks employment. Clean driving licence, DBS checked. Anything considered from office/business support to house sitting including driving, gardening and dog walking. Phone Jane 01547 520328. LEARN FOLK FIDDLE, concertina, piano and violin with Kitty Greenwood.www.folkfiddleteacher.co.uk 01584 841564. TENOR SAX FOR SALE MW Michael White beginners. As new, hardly played, in hard case, www.view2buy.yolasite.com £325 o.n.o. VIOLIN/VIOLA LESSONS All styles all ages, beginners to advanced. Help with composition, theory, aural training. Accompaniment also offered. Ring Tony on 01544 321925 or visit his website: http:// camelmusic.co.uk for a CV and more information. JAM STUDIOS, THE SHED - Guitar lessons, group lessons, bass lessons, personalised tuition, session work, workshops, classical, jazz, all rock and blues styles. RSM exams, preparation for GIT schools. Recording facilities available for students and professional world. Music videos and short films. For more details call 01544 388520 or 07415 471951. A STITCH IN TIME Careful repairs & creative alterations to well-loved clothes. Vintage a speciality. Anne 01544 267997 VIOLIN LESSONS from qualified, experienced teacher. All ages and abilities. John Hymas, 01544 260220. DELIGHTS OF DRAWING & PAINTING Private tuition. Covering traditional and contemporary styles for beginners and those who wish to develop their portfolios. Experienced tutor, based near Llangurig. Contact: Sue Purcell 01686 440668 E-mail sue@suepurcellart.co.uk www.suepurcellart.com

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ARDEN cities were the subject of this year’s Wolfson Economics Prize, promoted by Simon Wolfson (aka Lord Wolfson of Apsley Guise and Chief Executive of Next plc for over a decade), scion of the retail and property dynasty. It was not so much an architectural competition – since no site was identified for the winning scheme to be built on – as an attempt to revive and adapt for the 21st century, the concept first pioneered by Ebenezer Howard more than a century ago. Here it was words and not sun-drenched, Martini umbrella-lined boulevards which the competition’s five judges were looking for. Disarmingly simple, the Wolfson prize’s 15-word challenge asked: ‘How would you deliver a new garden city which is visionary, economically-viable and popular?’ Answers not on a postcard please, but as a 10,000-word thesis! The first stage attracted 279 entries, with five finalists eventually being short-listed to compete for the £1/4-million first prize. The finalists were certainly a disparate bunch; hardly the sort of eco-thinkers you’d find gracing the top table of a dinner at the Royal Institute of British Architects. There was Cardiff-based architect-planners Barton Willmore, who are currently masterplanning Ebbsfleet Valley in Kent for the Thames Gateway Region; surveyor Chris Blundell, a director of house builders Golding Homes; the housing and homeless charity Shelter, which needs no introduction; ecoplanners Urbed, who are working on the Icknield Port Loop urban village, a high-density development of 10,000 canal-side homes in Birmingham; and the urban design practice created by Dr Wei Yang, which joined forces with structural engineers Buro Happold second in world structural engineering rankings only to the legendary Ove Arup practice. The winner will be announced on the competition organiser’s website later this month (www.policyexchange.org.uk/wolfsonprize).

Given formal government blessing by the Chancellor in this year’s Budget, Ebbsfleet is far and away the largest of the finalists’ works-in-progress, though it hardly bears comparison with the first progeny of the

movement created out of Howard’s garden cities ideals – Letchworth – thirteen years after the publication of his ‘Garden Cities of Tomorrow.’ Bigged-up as ‘sustainable’ (these days even a packet of crisps is regarded as sustainable) and ‘mixed-use’ (ie there will be loads of multi-national shops, fastfood outlets and plush offices, as well as the houses), Ebbsfleet has already attracted controversy because of its proximity to the high-speed rail link into London, encouraging the suspicion that it will become an enclave for rich business commuters. Developer Land Securities remains tight-lipped about what percentage of affordable homes will be stirred into Ebbsfleet Valley’s social melting pot. Interestingly, Howard’s seminal work suggested that a garden city’s model population of 32,000 should occupy (working and living) 2,400 hectares, though Letchworth only ever grew to around 1,500 hectares. Ebbsfleet will cover around 160 hectares (much of it brown field), with upwards of 10,000 homes. Garden city exemplars in The Marches are as rare as the lynx. Closest is probably Hereford Garden Suburb. In 1908, under the inspired direction of Councillor Edmund Bulmer, 85 cottages (housing around 400 tenants, at a generous density of 12 to the acre) were built at Barr’s Court Road. For more than a decade, Herefordshire Council has been promising to build a state-of-the-art urban village of 6000 eco-homes (one third would be ‘affordable’), on the squalid brown field acres lying to the north of the brash new £90M Old Market retail development (see Broad Sheep May 2014; p6). Promises are one thing; bricks and mortar are quite another. Birminghambased Sanctuary Housing continues to twiddle its thumbs, though earlier this year did start work on a ground-breaking block of 15 apartments. So, only 5985 eco-homes to go! Nick Jones

Letters Dear Pete and your fine team, With apologies for my long absence, I enclose my latest unbiased review of eateries in the area. I’m afraid my identity must remain unknown for obvious reasons, but I assure your readers of my best intentions to serve and inform at all times. My compliments and admiration, as ever, for your most excellent organ. Mr D.

Ron’s Cabin

In the spring of this year, Mr D followed a tip-off from a well-trusted friend and stopped at a roadside café popular with lorry drivers on the main thoroughfare out of the Marches epicurean gem, Ludlow. He was, admittedly, a little trepidatious due to the name of the eatery, Ron’s Cabin, but Mr D wanted to see for himself if rumours of an exciting, contemporary shift were true. Ron’s lunchtime menu has acquired an impressive reputation among discerning cleintele not necessarily at the wheel of a lorry. After ordering what he thought was a safe bacon and egg bap, Mr D remembered the house speciality, black pudding, and asked if that could be added without too much difficulty. During the meanwhilst, a gentleman customer who looked like he was no stranger to Ron’s cuisine stood at the counter, and glaced between Mr D and a well-known red-topped newspaper as he waited for his luncheon. Mr D cheerily wished the gentleman good day and asked if he had visited before. The gentleman asked Mr D if he wanted his head kicked in. Mr D said that he didn’t and, much to his own surprise, picked up a newspaper of his own in an attempt to look casual. Mr D is happy to say that the FB did not take the matter further. The piping-hot ensemble arrived very shortly, and any worries Mr D may have had evaporated as quickly as hot coffee spilt on a formica work-surface. While the bacon was a little rare, and the egg could only be pronounced a tasteless flubber, the black pudding was a triumph of crispy self-assurance. Yet the experience had a sentimental dimension also and Mr D was reminded of an episode many summers ago when a young vicar arrived at his aunt’s house for tea and, while taking off his bicycle clips and hanging them on the handlebars of the Hercules, well-behaved children noticed an eagle tattoo peeping above his dog-collar. Seldom has Mr D been so animated about a meal served in aluminium foil for an incredible three pounds. It is Mr D’s intention to revisit Ron’s Cabin before too long, lest the black pudding bids its farewell, but he will certainly ask his LSW to collect the meal while Mr D waits in the carriage. Mr D

September Live Events Medea (NTLive)

Thurs 4 September, 7pm This powerful tragedy tells the story of Medea, a mother who exacts a cruel revenge after her husband betrays and abandons her.

An Evening of Austen Wednesday 17 September. From 7pm Revisit some of the most rewarding moments from the works in the Austen canon in this critically acclaimed one-woman production. Includes a free pre-show talk.

Jaleo Flamenco

Sunday 21 September, 7.30pm Award-winning flamenco sensations bring their latest stage show, A Compás to Ludlow. Expect stunning footwork, virtuoso guitar playing and intoxicating rhythms.

Acis & Galatea

Saturday 27 September, 7.30pm Handel’s popular operatic gem about love, loss and jealousy is brought to life in this exceptional new production by Mid Wales Opera.

September films

Mrs Brown’s Boys D’Movie, The Fault in Our Stars, Cycling with Moliere, Lilting, A Promise, Wakolda, West Side Story, Twos Days One Night, Mystery Road, The Grand Seduction, Night Moves.

Box Office 01584 878141

www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk

art POWYS h.ART 6 - 14 September. h.Art Week. Join the art trail with exhibitions from over 100 studios, group exhibitions and galleries in beautiful, rural Herefordshire. Free map and guide: www.h-art.org.uk, 01432 358232. St Michael’s Church, Discoed, near Presteigne 01547 560813 6 - 14 Sept JULIENNE BRAHAM, ALISON MACGREGOR GRIMLEY, SIMON DORRELL, SUSANNAH ROYLE, LOIS HOPWOOD, SHEILA POPHAM. ANDREW CROUCH, TONY HALL AND JENNIFER HALL - pottery. ROWAN MCONEGAL stained glass. PETER CROOK wood turning. Open 11am-5pm daily. Courtyard Antiques, High St, Presteigne, 01544 267033 Sept Selling exhibition of art from the last 214 years. Open Mon-Sat 10am-3pm. Facebook Courtyard Antiques, Presteigne. Knighton Fine Art, 2 Broad Street. 01547 528052 Sept Featuring 30 border artists for h.Art. Open 6 - 14 Sept 10am-5pm daily. Normal hours Wed-Sat 10am-5pm The Old School, West St, Knighton 07813 786581 6 - 14 Sept CIARA LEWIS, KATE MORGAN-CLARE, REX BIRCHMORE & LUCY BAXENDALE. 11am-5pm. Museum of Modern Art, Machynlleth 01654 703355 Until 13 Sept ‘Rusty Filling Stations’. PETER MONAGHAN. Until 13 Sept WENDY MURPHY recent paintings. 13 Sept - 15 Nov ELFYN LEWIS mixed media pictures. Mon-Sat 10am-4pm. Shepherd’s Ice Cream Parlour, 9 High Town, Hay-on-Wye 01497 821898 Until 16 Oct Exhibition of original drawings, watercolours and mixed media works by local artist CLARISSA KATE PRICE. Subjects include hares, Hay Castle and still life. Open Mon-Sat 9.30am-5.30pm, Sun 10.30am-5.30pm Open daily, 9.30am-5.30pm. Ivy House Gallery, Montgomery 01686 668746 Sept Local artists and locally produced crafts. Open daily 9am-5pm.

Rhayader Museum & Gallery, East St, Rhayader, LD6 5ER 01597 810561 Until 28 Sept ‘A Secret.’ THE PICTUREMAKERS - mixed media. Until 15 Nov ‘Rhayader Remembers WWI’. Until 20 Dec ‘Ten Rhayader Men’ Commemorating the centenary of WWI. Open Tues-Sat 10am-4pm. £4/£3, under 16s free.

Minerva Arts Centre, Llanidloes 01686 413467 Until 13 Sept ‘Turning Twenty’. Celebrating 20 years with CWILT CYMRU & SANDRA MEECH. Open Mon-Sat 10.30am-4.30pm.

Sidney Nolan Trust, The Rodd, Presteigne 01544 260149 5 - 14 Sept 13th Annual Exhibition of fine art prints and book arts. Exhibitors include international artists, collaborative groups and newcomers who have attended our introductory workshops. 14 Sept Printmaking talk. 6 - 14 Sept TOM PERCIVAL. 27 & 28 Sept Palace Projects. Mobile art project space. Open 11am-5pm.

Old School Gallery, Bleddfa Centre, Bleddfa 01547 550377 6 - 27 Sept ‘Tigers and Travel’. MARCIA GIBSON-WATT - paintings. Open Wed-Sun 2-5pm.

Oriel Davies Gallery, Newtown 01686 625041 6 Sept - 5 Nov ‘A Tree, A Rock, A Cloud’. CLARE WOODS. 6 Sept - 25 Oct ‘Between 590 & 610’. KELLY BEST. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne 01544 260777 6 Sept Arts & Crafts. Local artisans working in silver, wood, wool, pottery, paintings and carvings. Free entry. Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, Near Newtown SY17 5SB 01686 688369 Until 12 Oct ‘Energy’. Prints, paintings and sculpture by renowned Welsh artists. 7 Sept - 12 Oct ‘Collectables’. Limited edition lithographic prints by ANGELA THORPE. Thurs- Sun 11am-4pm. Tower House Gallery, 29 High St, Knighton 01547 529530 Sept BELINDA HOPKINS. The India & China Tea Company. Homeade soups, breads and cakes, Italian blend coffee and over 30 different varieties of leaf tea available. Wed-Sat 9.30am-5pm. Wyeside Arts Centre, Builth Wells 01982 552555 Until 26 Sept ‘Journey: Response to Place’. A mixed media exhibition of sculpture, photographs and drawings by members of Sculpture Cymru. Exhibiting artists include SIMONE BIZZELL-BROWNING, JANE FOX, ANDY GRIFFITHS, JOHN HOWES, DILYS JACKSON, ALISON LOCHHEAD, LYNDON MABLY, GLENN MORRIS, GWYN PRICE, SUE ROBERTS, ANTONIA SPOWERS & MATTHEW TOMALIN. Open theatre times.

Radnorshire Museum, Temple St, Llandrindod Wells 01597 824513 Sept Romanian artists - paintings. Open Tues - Sat 10am-4pm.

Hay Makers Gallery, St John’s Place, Hay-on-Wye 01497 820556 Until 14 Sept GEORGE OMEROD ceramics. XUELLA ARNOLD & LAURA BAXTER - jewellery. HESTER COX - prints. 15 Sept - 16 Nov Autumn exhibition. RACHEL DORMER - ceramics. ANNA RAVENSCROFT - prints. GILLIAN STEIN & MARLENE HOUNAM jewellery. DAVID MORTON woodturning. Mon-Sat 10.30am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm. The Workhouse Studio, Presteigne Industrial Estate 01544 267864 6 - 14 Sept SARA BAMFORD sculpture and textiles. HARRY THOMAS - woodcarvings. DAMIEN FRANCOIS, MONICA GUGGISBERT & PHILIP BALDWIN - glass. Plus interesting and unusual gifts for all. Rare antique carpets and kilims. Cafe. Tues-Sat 10am-4pm. HEREFORDSHIRE h.ART 6 - 14 September. h.Art Week. Join the art trail with exhibitions from over 100 studios, group exhibitions and galleries in beautiful, rural Herefordshire. Free map and guide: www.h-art.org.uk, 01432 358232. Mike Gell, Contemporary British Jewellery, 3 East Street, Hereford. 01432 278226 Jewellery, silverware and studio glass by more than 80 designers. Open Mon - Sat 10am-5pm. Belmont Abbey, Hereford 01432 374747 6 - 13 Sept Icon exhibition. Open daily, excluding Sun, 10am-4.30pm. Hereford Cathedral 01432 374261 4 - 6 Sept Festival of Flowers. An array of 150 arrangements created by members of NAFAS. Open 9.30am5.30pm.

Leila Anderson, Aardvark Books, Brampton Bryan

Sue Williams, Old Chapel Gallery, Pembridge

Lottie Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Leary, Knighton Fine Art

Pink Lady exhibition, Assembly Rooms, Ludlow

Sunny Todd, Tinsmiths, Ledbury

Ronald Moore, Apple Store Gallery, Hereford

Marsh Cottage, Yatton, Leominster 01568 770177 6 - 14 Sept BRONTË WOODRUFF. Dynamic, welcoming studio. Refreshments free, donations to Water Aid. Open 10.30am-5.30pm daily. Wellspring Cottage, Deerfold, Lingen, SY7 0EE 01568 770607 6 - 14 Sept PAUL CATON - sculpture in wood, marble and bronze, hand carved bowls. Open daily 10am-6pm. The Old School, Lingen 01544 267735 6 - 14 Sept YEN ROBINSON lighting. Open 11am-5pm daily. Tinsmiths, 8a High St, Ledbury 01531 632083 6 Sept - 4 Oct SUNNY TODD - bold and graphic desins for paper and fabric. Open daily 11am-5pm. See workshops. A49, Callow Hill Layby 13 - 14 Sept Palace Projects. Mobile art project space. www.palaceprojects.co.uk Kingsland Methodist Church, Chapel Lane, Kingsland, HR6 9SG 1 - 6 Sept KINGSLAND ART GROUP. Open 10am-4pm, free, refreshments. Trumpet Corner Art Studio & Tea Room, Trumpet Crossroads, near Ledbury 01531 670082 6 - 14 Sept ED ELLIOTT - wood sculpture. NELL GLOVER - gilded picutres and vessels. BEN HOMER - wood. ELAINE MASON fused glass. KATHLEEN MURPHY - textiles and mixed media. FIONA PRINGLE - watercolour. SIMON PROBYN - metal sculpture. HANNIKA SUMNER - jewellery. ANNA MITCHEL & CLAIRE WATSON - ceramics. Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat & Sun 10am-5pm. The Courtyard, Old Rectory, Stoke Lacy HR7 4HH 01432 820500 6 - 14 Sept CLARE DE LA TORRE - jewellery. MARK DE LA TORRE pottery. LUIS DE LA TORRE blacksmith. Open 11am-5pm. Apple Store Gallery, Unit 1, Rockfield Road, Hereford, HR1 2UA 01432 263937 2 - 27 Sept ‘A Sense of Place’. RONALD MOORE - oil paintings. KATE DAWSON - ceramics. Open daily 9.30-5pm 6-14 Sept, h.Art week. Normal opening times, Tues-Fri 9.30am-4.30pm, Sat 10am-1pm. Other times by arrangement. Framing also available.

Weavers Gallery, Church Lane, Ledbury 01531 633325 2 Sept - 14 Sept STELLA DOWNING & PAM WHITE - landscapes. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11-5pm.

Lion Gallery, Broad St, Leominster 01568 611898 1 - 27 Sept RICHARD WINDLEY sculpture and automata. SUSAN R EVANS - automata using decorated wood. ANDREA JACKSON - painted pieces. JULIA SMITH, LINDSEY MAN & CATHY NEWELL PRICE - jewellery. MARK SMITH - ceramic sculptures. Plus an eclectic mix of English arts and crafts. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-5pm. Ledbury Market House, High St, Ledbury 01531 890703 6 - 14 Sept GUILD OF HEREFORDSHIRE CRAFTSMEN. Demonstrating and selling their designer crafts. Open daily 10am-5pm. Tobias James Art & Framing Gallery, St Owen St, Hereford 07760 316959 Sept Works by local artists and from artists further afield. Leominster Library, 8 Buttercross HR6 8BN 01432 383290 Sept THE MARCHES SCRIBES. Open Mon, Tues & Fri 9.30am-5pm, Thurs 9.30am-7pm, Sat 9.30am-1pm, closed Wed. Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum, Foregate St, Worcester 01905 25371 Until 1 Nov ‘Sensational Clay’ Exhibition of ceramics by JON WILLIAMS. Until 13 Sept ‘Fancy Pants’. A celebration of style 1920-1945. 20 Sept - 18 Oct WORCESTER SOCIETY OF ARTISTS - paintings and ceramics.Open Tues-Sat 10.30am-4.30pm. Market House Heritage Centre, Ross-on-Wye 01432 260675 Sept Various arts and crafts from local artists. Open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10.30am-4pm. All Saints Church Cafe, Hereford 01432 370414 1 - 6 Sept Fairtrade arts, crafts and charity information from Love Zimbabwe. 8 - 13 Sept THE HEREFORD LEISURE PAINTERS. 15 - 20 Sept GOLDEN VALLEY CRAFT SOCIETY. 22 - 26 Sept SIAN THOMAS handmade stained glass. PREETI THAPA - Nepalese handicrafts. 27 Sept SIAN THOMAS - stained glass. CHELLE BE CREATIONS interior design wares. 29 Sept - 4 Oct THE HEREFORD LEISURE PAINTERS. 6 - 11 Oct THE GOLDEN VALLEY CRAFT SOCIETY. Mon-Sat 9.30am-5.30pm.

St Peter’s Church, Hereford 3 - 14 Sept Herefordshire Young Open Exhibition 2014. Exhibition of work by recent graduates or artists 18-30. Open 10am-4pm, closed Sun. h.Art. The Courtyard, Hereford 01432 340555 19 Sept - 19 Oct ‘Sound Canvas’. ZOE PARTINGTON - multi-sensory installation. Open theatre times. Gallery 54, Ross-on-Wye 01989 567917 Sept ALISON MacGREGOR GRIMLEY & RAE HARRISON - new work. TESS HOUGHTON. DANIEL CALDERWOOD - contemporary abstract work. A picture framing service is also available. Open Thurs-Sat 10am-4pm. 1 Club House, Tillington, Hereford HR4 8LW 01432 760961 6 - 14 Sept GIN DOWNES - textiles and mixed media work. GILL THOMPSON - mixed media. Open 11am-5pm. Canon Pyon Village Hall, HR4 8NY 01432 830441 6 - 14 Sept GR VAUGHAN - traditional and contemporary oil paintings. MARIA MORGAN - silver jewellery. Open 11am-5pm. The Old Manse, Great Oak, Eardisley, HR3 6LX 01544 327523 6 - 14 Sept PETER & ANTHEA STILWELL. Open studio. Open daily 10am-5pm. Hereford Museum & Art Gallery, Broad St., Hereford 01432 260692 Until end Sept World War One exhibition. Tues-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. St Bartholomew’s Church, Westhide 01432 850615 6 - 14 Sept Westhide Artists. Including PENNY VERE - oils and acrylics. ROBIN PEERS watercolours. RACHEL FENTON painted ceramics. ANGEL CIESNIARSKA - photographs and watercolours. Open 11am-5pm. Greenstage Gallery, Hop Pocket, Bishop’s Frome 01885 490839 5 Sept - 5 Oct CHRIS HOWELLS (1952-2013) Retrospective. Open Mon-Sat 10.30am-5.30pm, Sun 11am-5pm. All Saints Church, Clehonger 01432 278305 6 - 14 Sept CLEHONGER ART GROUP. Open daily 11am-5pm. Refreshments available. Rainbow View, Fine St, Peterchurch 01981 550557 6 - 14 Sept MANU SONG - vibrant batik paintings. Open 11am-5pm.

Old Chapel Gallery, Pembridge 01544 388842 6 Sept - end Oct h.Art. Featuring new work by CORINNA KENYON WADE, JEMIMA JAMESON, ADRIAN JERVIS, JEN FRY & SUE WILLIAMS. In a variety of media to include ceramics, painted furniture, acrylic on panel, carved and painted driftwood, paper cut illustrations, textile collage and jewellery. Sept ‘Shadows on the Grass’. Garden sculpture exhibition which includes sculptures in a variety of media forged iron, stone resin, stainless steel, carved stone, wood, ceramic and glass. Mon-Sat 11am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm.

Blue Ginger Gallery, Home End Farm, Stiffords Bridge, Cradley 01886 880140 6 - 14 Sept Exhibiting the work of local artists, together with demonstrations and workshops. Including CAROL JAMES - jewellery. MARIE-THERESE KING - etched glass. KENJI LIM paintings. SAM HEMMING - beadwork. JO DEWAR - wirework. SALLY NICHOLLS - handbags. ROWAN MCONEGAL - stained glass. JO VERITY - decoupage. LORNA PRUDDEN - fused glass. JOHN BENNISON - turned wood. KEN GILBERT - ornamental boxes. Open Wed-Sun 10am-5pm.

White House Studio, Llangarron, Ross-on-Wye 01989 770776 6 - 14 Sept Arts in the Marches presents Sculpture @ Llangarron. Art displayed in the studio and garden. Demonstrations on Wed, Thurs and Fri. Open 10-5pm, closed on Mon 8th.

SHROPSHIRE

Garron Centre, Llangarron, Rosson-Wye www.thegarroncentre.org 6 - 14 Sept Showcasing 19 local artists with a wide range of affordable art. 8 Sept Free textile demonstration by JAN KNIBBS. 9 Sept Free silk paper making demonstration with HELEN CRAWFORD. Open Daily 10am-5pm, 16 Sept 12-5pm. Monnow Valley Arts Centre, Middle Hunt House, Walterstone, Hereford 01873 860529 6 Sept - 2 Nov EDWARD ARDIZZONE (1900-1979): The Creator of Little Tim and Friends. Open Thurs & Fri 11am-5pm, Sat & Sun 2-5pm. Hereford Art College, Folly Lane, Hereford 01432 273359 15 Sept - 16 Oct LUCY BAXENDALE. 11 Sept - 16 Oct Foundation Diploma exhibition. 29 Sept - 26 Nov SUSAN CROSS jewellery. 29 Sept - 17 Oct Illustration postcard exhibition. Mon-Fri 9.30-4.30.

h.ART 6 - 14 September. h.Art Week. Join the art trail with exhibitions from over 100 studios, group exhibitions and galleries in beautiful, rural Herefordshire. Free map and guide: www.h-art.org.uk, 01432 358232. Twenty Twenty Gallery, 3-4 High St, Much Wenlock 01952 727952 Until 27 Sept ‘Coast II - From Source to Sea’. KURT JACKSON, RICHARD CORBETT, ANN MCKAY, BETSY SMITH & LEIGH DAVIES - paintings. CELIA SMITH & JOHN MAINWARING - sculpture. CHARLOTTE JONES, MORAG MCINNES, DENISE BROWN, & REBECCA PARRIN - ceramics. 4 Oct - 22 Nov ‘Landscape II Viewpoint’. Open daily 10am-5pm. Ludlow Period House Shop, Corve Land of Lost Content, Craven Arms, SY7 9NW 01588 676176 National Musuem of British Popular Culture. Open 11am-5pm daily, closed Wed. The Gallery, 32 High St, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630555 Contemporary arts including glass, ceramics, metal and wood, textiles, paintings, prints and jewellery. Thurs-Sat 11am-5pm.

Town Hall, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630023 Until 23 Sept ‘JW2’. Joint and separate paintings by JOHN WELSON & JOCK WRIGHT - abstract paintings. 10 Sept To compliment the exhibition the two JWs will also give an illustrated talk. 7.30pm, £3.50. Open Mon-Sat 10.30am-4pm. Gallery 3, The Gateway Arts Centre, Shrewsbury 01743 355159 Until 6 Oct ANNIE DAVIES & DARREN NISBETT. Mon-Fri 9am-4.30pm. Motte House, Walford, near Leintwardine SY7 0JT 07886 412987 6 - 14 Sept ‘Ceramics to Make you Smile’. GARRY JONES. 11am-5pm. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow 01584 878141 Until 5 Oct ‘Pink Lady Exhibition’. The winning images from the Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year 2014 competition. Part of Ludlow Food Festival. Open theatre times. Silk Top Hat Gallery, Quality Square, Ludlow 01584 875363 Until 2 Aug SARAH VAN NIEKERK - retrospective exhibition of wood engravings. Until 6 Sept NOEL SHEPHERDSON - new watercolours and oils. ANNA RAVENSCROFT - etchings. Until 6 Sept Isaac Smart’s Showcase. ALISON DUPERNEX knitwear. LIZ KEMP - textiles. Sept ‘Seven Things I Never Knew About You’ SIMON DORRELL - new work. HELEN CASS - recent work. Open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm. Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery, The Square, Shrewsbury, SY1 1LH 01743 258885 15 Sept - 29 Dec ‘Exposed: The Body in Art from Durer to Freud’. A selection of works by PICASSO, BACON AND REMBRANDT. Open daily, 10am-5pm. From 1 Oct Tues-Sun 10am-4.30pm. Admission £4 adults, £2 per child, free aged 0-4years.

Kingsland Art Group

ART EXHIBITION 1 - 6 September 10am-4pm

Kingsland Methodist Church Chapel Lane, Kingsland, HR6 9SG Admission free

Refreshments

Ludlow Castle, Ludlow 12 - 14 Sept ALEX ALPRESS. Exhibition and teaching. Part of Ludlow Food Fair. Shropshire Hills Cafe, Shopshire Hills Discovery Centre, School Rd, Craven Arms 01588 676060 Until 2 Sept ‘Hedges, Edges and Boundaries’ SHEILAGH JEVONS. Open Tues-Sun 10am-4pm. Aardvark Books, The Bookery, Manor Farm, Brampton Bryan, Bucknell 01547 530888 6 - 28 Sept Two events, ‘Natural Threads’ - textiles. A group show by artists and crafts people from the MIDLANDS TEXTILE FORUM. “Imagination: Canvase & Steel’ a joint show by LEILA ANDERSON - paintings & TIM HARRAL - sculpture. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat & Sun 10am-5pm. The Old Surgery Gallery, 11 High St, Clun, Craven Arms 01588 640506 Until 22 Sept ANN-MONIQUE STELLINGA Exhibition. Also featuring ANNE IRBY CREWS, DAVID HARBAN, JUDITH ROWLEY, PETER SHREAD, JACQUE WAKELY & DAVID WHITE. RALPH JANC - ceramics. LIN BROWN - jewellery. 23 - 30 Sept TIM NASH and Friends Exhibition. With BRIAN FLETCHER, DAVID HARBAN, PAUL HIPKISS, PETER SHREAD & DAVID WHITE. Open daily 10am-5pm.

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

WESTHOPE COLLEGE, NEAR CRAVEN ARMS Exciting programme of City and Guilds courses starts on 13th September with Feltmaking. Courses in basketry, embroidery, floristry and jewellery from October. Nine weekends. Residential option. Wonderful craft courses taught by talented tutors in a beautiful location in South Shropshire for over 30 years. For information, 01584 861293 or email info@westhope.org.uk.

INTRODUCING BOOK ARTS A day to familiarise those new to Book Arts and re-engage the more experienced, through a presentation exploring this exciting and broad art form and making simple, creative book structures. Led by expert Rebecca Finney MA, on Tues 23 September at Westhope College. Early booking is recommended. Day £45 or £240 for 6 sessions. These can be used to build-up to qualify for the Book Art Certificate. 01584 861 293. Email: info@westhope.org.uk

GINN’S CREATIVE WORKSHOPS Fun, recreational art sessions for EVERYONE. Start painting, drawing, printing & textiles. Guided by Ginn with 25 years in teaching & inspiring art & design.PLUS Ginn’s School of Sewing Tel: 01432 760961 www.ginnscreativeworkshops.co.uk CHIC BROCANTE Furniture showroom, paint courses, Autentico paint sales. Full day furniture chalk painting course £75 including lunch, 20% discount with the advert on page 11. Chic Brocante, Unit 1 Bron Offices, Brampton Bryan, 0787 507 6727. CREATIVE WILLOW Weekly classes for beginners and intermediates, exploring willow weaving techniques for basketmaking and garden structures. Clyro, Builth Wells and Crickhowell. Mary Zammit, 01982 552072, mary@marywillowgarden.co.uk

Stone Carving Workshop

September SIDNEY NOLAN TRUST WORKSHOPS Thurs 11, 18 & 25 Sept - Stone Carving Evening Class with tutor David Walker. For all levels of experience. Stone, tools and safety equipment provided. 14 Sept - Talk by Mike Clements, ‘Identifying Fine Art Prints’. 2pm, free, but please book. Sidney Nolan Trust, The Rodd, Presteigne, 6-9pm, £25 per session, £70 for 3 sessions, 01544 260149.

ART WORKSHOPS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE Free Art sessions, for 11-18 year olds. Wednesdays 4-6pm. Free. With different art techniques by local artists. Teme Valley Youth Project, Wigmore. Email: youthtvyp1@yahoo.co.uk, or call 01568 770110.

September ASSEMBLY ROOMS WORKSHOPS Sat - SmART, art and craft club for 8-14 years, 10.30am-12.30pm, £35 per term. First Thurs every month Ludlow Arts Society, talks and demonstrations, 7.30pm, £4. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 01584 878141.

CRAFT WORKSHOPS IN THE RADNOR FOREST Spinning and floor loom weaving; pottery also:- hand building, throwing, medieval tile making. Half day £25, whole day £50 (including lunch). Beginners welcome. Tel. Shirley or Bas on 01547 550693 www.slenderthread.co.uk.

September & October ONE-DAY TASTER WORKSHOPS With Ludlow based jeweller, Melissa Hunt, creating a beautifully finished silver ring to your own design and size. Mascall Centre, Ludlow on Sat 6 Sept, Fri 3 Oct and Mon 27 Oct, 10am-5pm, £80 includes all tools and materials, 07931 351233. www.melissahuntjewellery.co.uk

September EASTNOR POTTERY Sept & Oct - Family Pottery Fun Get CREATIVE. Just contact us to book a session, turn up and choose from an exciting menu of pottery projects using real clay. No minimum order of participants required and projects start at just £5. A brilliant indoor activity for individuals, families and friends. 29 & 30 Oct - Children’s Pottery Workshop sessions at Eastnor Pottery & The Flying Potter ‘Catnap’. Make clay kitties and alley cats. Participants will also get the chance to make a pot on the potter’s wheel as part of their creation. The results will be fired in our kilns ready for collection approx. 1 month later. Sessions 11.30am-1pm & 2pm-3.30pm on Wed and 11.30am1pm on Thurs. £15 per child, booking essential.27 & 28 Oct - Potter’s Wheel Weekend Workshop. £215 Includes all materials, refreshments and lunch. 01531 633886 or admin@eastnorpottery.co.uk

September & October MID WALES ARTS CENTRE WORKSHOPS 27 Sept - Bronte Woodruff will lead an ‘enabling workshop’. Encouraged to experiment with drawing, using paint, Van dyke Crystals, a variety of mixed media . 10am-4pm, £30, food available. 4 Oct - Lino printing with Jeb Nichols. £35 per person to include basic materials for the day. Food available. Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, 01686 688369.

Melissa Hunt, Taster Workshops

Tues 9 September SCRIPT AND MANUSCRIPT The first in a three-session practical workshop on calligraphy, particularly looking at recreating the scripts used in various of the cathedral’s collection. Hereford Cathedral, 10am-12.30pm, 01432 374225. Sun 14 September FOLKY FELT Wet Felting: Learn the techniques with a skilled and experienced tutor. Wear casual clothes and bring an apron and a bag to take home your creation. You can choose from a mini-landscape, a large flower or a set of juggling balls! The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 11am-2pm, £25 including lunch, 01497 821762. Fri 19 September HIGHLAND AND HEREFORD CATTLE Led by Eva Dutton. Materials needed include sketch pads, pencils, pens, charcoals, water colours or any painting/sketching medium. Bring wellies, a change of shoes and packed lunch. The Bales, Brynmawr Farm, SY7 8QU, 10.30am-4.30pm, £40, 01588 630666, clunvalleyorganics.co.uk Sat 20 September EXPLORE THE LIFE OF MANDALA A guided creative day with Diogenes Mock. Hall Barn, Bleddfa Centre, Bleddfa, 10.30am-4.30pm, £30, 01547 550377, www.bleddfacentre.com Sat 20 September & Sat 4 October THE MARCHES SCRIBES WORKSHOP 20 Sept - ‘Italics with Automatic Pens’. 4 Oct - ‘Inspiration from Artists Part 2’. Monkland Village Hall, £18 members, £21 visitors, 01544 327657. Sat 20 September PRINT WORKSHOP WITH SUNNY TODD A day course introducing silk screen printing. Hereford College of Art, College Rd Campus (Formerly the RNCB), 9.30am-4pm, £60. Bring an apron, www.tinsmiths.co.uk 01531 632083.

ARTS & CRAFTS AT THE ASSEMBLY ROOMS, PRESTEIGNE

Sat 6th SEPTEMBER 9.30AM-3.30PM LOCAL ARTISTs WORKING WITH WOOD, WILLOW, WOOL, STONE, PAPER, silver, HAND MADE SOAPS paintings and photographs TEA & VEGAN CAKES

for details contact Rosamund 01544 260777

Starting September WORKERS’ EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION - WEA HEREFORD BRANCH Courses in Hereford include Russian Art and Culture; Renaissance Art: Individual and Crowds; Celtic Calligraphy; Shakespeare’s Hamlet; German Language and Culture, 01432 851423. Dylan Thomas Study Day, visit to Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea, 01432 830208. Aditional lectures relating to WWI include Clothing, Fashion and Austerity; Local Regiments in WWI; Artists of WWI, 01432 354003. September & October UPCYCLING & SEWING WORKSHOPS WITH BETH WIZARD 27 Sept - Getting to know and use your sewing machine and making a reversible bag from two old pillow slips. 4 Oct - Bring an unused duvet cover and make a maxi dress while learning fell seams, draw strings and hems. 11 Oct - Bring some dated trousers and make funky culottes while inserting godets, fell seams and hems. 18 Oct - Bring three boring scarves and make a party dress while also crafting bias binding and draw strings. 25 Oct - Bring an old t-shirt and make a posh top while also learning Rouleau, bias binding and fabric flowers. All Workshops at The Rural Skills Centre, Myriad Organics, 22 Corve St, Ludlow, 10am-4pm, £30 per day, including lunch, 01568 770023, bethwizard@yahoo.co.uk Mondays KNITTING CLUB Trumpet Corner Tea Rooms, Trumpet Crossroads, Ledbury, £3 per session + materials, 01531 634047. Wednesdays VISUAL ART WORKSHOPS For 11-16 year olds. Mortimer Enterprise Centre, Kings Meadow, Wigmore, 4-6pm, 01568 770110.

Wednesdays POTTERY CLUB All ages and abilities. Materials and refreshments included. Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, near Newtown, 7-9pm, 01686 688369. Wednesdays KNITTING GROUP At the Workhouse Cafe, Presteigne, 2-4pm, 10% discount on food and drinks. All welcome, 01544 267864. Every Thursday STONE & LETTER CARVING Letter Carving with Will O’Leary and Stone Carving with Lottie O’Leary 7-9pm, £10, Upper House, Knucklas, Knighton, Powys, 01547 528792. www.stonecarving. co.uk

Thursdays (4-6pm) VISUAL ART WORKSHOPS Designed to suit 11-16 year olds. In these sessions young people will be introduced to different art techniques by established local artists. Refreshments and snacks are available. Workshops run by enthusiastic volunteers from TVYP at Mortimer Enterprise Centre, Kings Meadow, Wigmore, HR6 9UX, 4-6pm. Workshops are free of charge. Tel: 01568 770110. Fridays AFTER SCHOOL ART CLUB For children aged 5 - 12 years. Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, near Newtown, 3.45-5.15pm, 01686 688369.

Conquest Theatre Bromyard Films

Fri 5 Sept Tracks Fri 19 Sept Love Punch Fri 26 - Sun 28 Sept Ealing Comedy Festival

Live Broadcasts

Wed 3 Sept RSC TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA Thurs 4 Sept NT Live MEDEA Sat 13 Sept LAST NIGHT OF THE PROMS GALA EVENING Tues 16 Sept Young Vic A STREET CAR NAMED DESIRE Wed 17 Sept 20,000 DAYS ON EARTH Thurs 18 Sept Handa Opera MADAMA BUTTERFLY Sun 28 Sept Live from the West End BILLY ELLIOT

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

cinema ABERGAVENNY FILM SOC. 24 Sept THE LUNCHBOX (PG) 8 Oct LOCK (15) Melville Theatre, Penypound, Abergavenny. All showings start at 7.30pm, www.abergavennyfilmsociety. com 01600 780263

ASSEMBLY ROOMS, LUDLOW 1 & 2 Sept MRS BROWN’S BOYS D’ MOVIE (15) 5 & 6 Sept THE FAULT IN OUR STARS (12A) 5 & 8 Sept CYCLING WITH MOLIERE (ALCESTE A BICYCLETTE) (15) 10 & 11 Sept LILTING (15) 12 & 13 Sept A PROMISE (12A) 15 & 18 Sept WAKOLDA (12A) 19 Sept WEST SIDE STORY (PG) 22 & 23 Sept TWO DAYS, ONE NIGHT (15) 24 & 25 Sept MYSTERY ROAD (ctbc) 26 & 29 Sept THE GRAND SEDUCTION (12A) 30 Sept & 2 Oct NIGHT MOVES (15) Details 01584 878141

BISHOP’S CASTLE FILM SOC. 10 Sept THE LUNCHBOX 24 Sept INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS 8 Oct WE ARE THE BEST Three Tuns, Bishop’s Castle. All showings start at 8pm 01588 680445

BOOTH’S BOOKSHOP

The Man in the White Suit and The Ladykillers. 3 Oct THE FAULT IN OUR STARS (12A) Conquest Theatre, Tenbury Rd, Bromyard. Details 01885 488575

COURTYARD, HEREFORD 1, 2 & 4 Sept THE 100 YEAR OLD MAN WHO CLIMBED OUT OF A WINDOW AND DISAPPEARED (15) 1 - 3 Sept FADING GIGOLO (15) 5 - 11 Sept WALKING ON SUNSHINE (12A) 6 - 9 Sept THE HOUSE OF MAGIC (U) 6 - 9 Sept BOYHOOD (15) 9 & 10 Sept PATHS OF GLORY (PG) 12 - 18 Sept BEGIN AGAIN (15) 12 - 18 Sept LILTING (15) 13 & 14 Sept EARTH TO ECHO (PG) 13 - 18 Sept MOOD INDIGO (12A) 15 - 17 Sept FRUITVALE STATION (15) 19 - 25 Sept MR MORGAN’S LAST LOVE (12A) 22 & 23 Sept GRAND CENTRAL (15) 23 & 25 Sept THE CONGRESS (15) 24 & 25 Sept FINDING FELA (15) 26 Sept - 2 Oct A MOST WANTED MAN (15) 26 Sept - 1 Oct A HARD DAY’S NIGHT (U) 29 Sept - 2 Oct TWO DAYS, ONE NIGHT (15) Details 01432 340555

5 Sept RESISTANCE (PG) 6 Sept A NIGHT AT THE CINEMA IN 1914 (U) 7 Sept FAREWELL TO ARMS (1932) Richard Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye. Films every weekend. Full programme www.boothbooks. co.uk 01497 820322

BRECON FILM SOCIETY 8 Sept JIMMY’S HALL (12A) 6 Oct THE TWO FACES OF JANUARY (12A) Brecon Coliseum Cinema, 7.15pm, £6 per film 01874 623166

COLISEUM CINEMA, BRECON 5 Sept SEX TAPE (15) 19 Sept THE MAZE RUNNER 19 Sept A WALK AMONG THE TOMBSTONES Coliseum Cinema, Wheat St, Brecon, 01874 622501

CONQUEST, BROMYARD

5 Sept TRACKS (15) 19 Sept LOVE PUNCH (12A) 26 - 28 Sept EALING COMEDY FESTIVAL Featuring Passport to Pimlico, Whisky Galore, Kind Hearts and Coronets, The Lavender Hill Mob,

2 Sept OH! WHAT A LOVELY WAR (PG) Lydbury North VH 01588 680302 2 Sept THE BAND WAGON (1953) (U) Ewyas Harold Memorial Hall 01981 240416 3 Sept 12 YEARS A SLAVE (15) Cardington VH 01694 771295 4 Sept NEBRASKA (15) Brilley VH 01544 327227 5 Sept THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL (15) The Simpson Hall, Burghill 01432 760816 5 Sept THE RAILWAY MAN (15) Fownhope New Memorial Hall 01432 860717 5 Sept SKYFALL (12A) Abermule Community Centre 5 Sept ARTHUR’S DYKE (15) Staunton-on-Wye VH 01981 501031

5 Sept THE SELFISH GIANT (15) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125 6 Sept RIO 2 (U) Knighton Community Centre 6 Sept THE MONUMENTS MEN (12A) Knighton Community Centre 6 Sept RIO 2 (U) Knighton Community Centre 01547 520602 8 Sept THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL (15), The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911 8 Sept KINKY BOOTS (12A) Welshpool Assembly Rooms 01938 552043 8 Sept 12 YEARS A SLAVE (15) Church Stretton School 01694 724330 9 Sept THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL (15) St Mary’s Church Hall, Ross-on-Wye 01989 720341 9 Sept AMERICAN HUSTLE (15) Garway VH 01600 750465 10 Sept THE INVISIBLE WOMAN (12A) The Red House, Albrighton 01902 373854 10 Sept THE INVISIBLE WOMAN (12A) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125 10 Sept THE MONUMENTS MEN (12A) Hope Bowdler VH 01694 723648 10 Sept TRACKS (12A) The Talbot Theatre, Whitchurch 07506 724572 10 Sept SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE (15) Cuddington and Sandiway VH 01606 888931 11 Sept TRACKS (12A) SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630321 12 Sept THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL (15) Whitchurch & Ganarew Memorial Hall 01600 890640 12 Sept THE BOOK THIEF (12A) Colwall VH 01684 540926 12 Sept THE BOOK THIEF (12A) Cound Guildhall, Shrewsbury 01743 761451 12 Sept PHILOMENA (12A) Little Dewchurch 01432 840333 13 Sept SAVING MR BANKS (PG) Eastham Memorial Hall 01584 781255 13 Sept 12 YEARS A SLAVE (15) Llanbister Community Hall 13 Sept THE RAILWAY MAN (15) Cleobury Mortimer Parish Hall 01299 270830 13 Sept THE MONUMENTS MEN (12A) Lady Emily Hall, Tarrington 01432 890720 13 Sept THE ADMIRABLE CRICHTON (1957) (U) Cawley Hall, Eye 01568 615836 13 Sept TRACKS (12A) Playhouse Cinema, Community Centre, Leominster 01568 61583

THE OLDER THE BETTER

Although Hollywood won’t admit it, the relatively few films about and aimed at older folk regularly outperform the far more numerous ones directed at younger audiences. It began with BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL (naturally a sequel is on its way) but LE WEEKEND, LATE QUARTET and more cynically obvious fare like SONG FOR MARION and QUARTET have continued the trend. And this month three further contenders vie for the more mature attention spans. In CYCLING WITH MOLIÈRE, grumpy Serge Tanneur (co-writer Fabrice Luchini, POTICHE) is a once-lauded actor retired from this “dirty business with vulgar people who lie and betray” to a remote French island. Enter dashing t.v. soap star, Gauthier Valence (THE MATRIX), exhorting Serge to join him in Molière’s appropriately titled masterwork, The Misanthrope. Director Philippe Le Guay’s witty study of these two grudgingly friendly thesps sparring over both Molière’s script and an angry local divorcee (Maya Sansa) has wryly hilarious echoes of Truffaut’s JULES ET JIM – with the added irony that Luchini actually played Molière’s rich benefactor in the 2007 film bearing his name.

Cycling with Moliere

THE CONGRESS, Ari Folman’s sequel to WALTZ WITH BASHIR is an even more imaginative melding of live and animated action with Robin Wright boldly playing her aging self shunned by youth-fixated Hollywood. But her prickly agent (Harvey Keitel) persuades her to undergo a digital scan that will preserve her image forever and which devious Miramount studio boss (Danny Huston) can deploy at will. When her new persona becomes wildly successful she eventually meets the animator – naturally also a digitised being – responsible for her enduring popularity, voiced by MAD MEN’s John Hamm. The outcome is both a sobering comment on fame’s transience and a dazzlingly surreal visual feast. The Congress

15 Sept CITIZEN KANE The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911 17 Sept THE RAILWAY MAN (15) Myddle VH 01939 290872 17 Sept CAPTAIN PHILLIPS (12A) Rock VH 01299 832399 17 Sept THE LOVE PUNCH (12A) Pencombe Parish Hall 01885 400611 17 Sept THE INVISIBLE WOMAN (12A) Escleyside Hall, Michaelchurch Escley 01981 510696 17 Sept THE TWO FACES OF JANUARY (12A) The Talbot Theatre, Whitchurch 07506 724572 18 Sept AMERICAN HUSTLE (15) Gorsley VH 01989 720358 18 Sept INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS (15) Pudleston VH 01568 760606

And taking the aging process (and film titling) to its limits, director/writer Felix Herngren’s second feature, THE 100-YEAR-OLD MAN WHO CLIMBED OUT OF A WINDOW AND DISAPPEARED advances a vogue for dark Scandi-comedy typified by 2011’s HEADHUNTERS. Opening as described on the tin, it quickly becomes a rapid-fire succession of chance encounters interlaced with bizarre, ZELIG-like flashbacks. Karlsson, the titular centenarian, played with subtle relish by the distinguished Robert Gustafsson, bumbles his way from a nursing home into a seedy criminal netherworld, with a deliciously typecast Alan Ford (LOCK, STOCK AND TWO SMOKING BARRELS) as an enraged villain determined to recover the loot Karlsson has inadvertently appropriated. However, aided by social misfits, inept officials and a morally resolute elephant, our hero manages to stay a few steps ahead of brutal reprisal. Whilst avoiding comedy clichés, Herngren’s film is consistently amusing with an underlying tension and affection for its characters us oldsters will particularly appreciate. Mark Williams

18 Sept THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL (15) Chelmarsh Parish Hall 01746 862884 18 Sept 12 YEARS A SLAVE (15) Llandinam VH 18 Sept 12 YEARS A SLAVE (15) Kinnerley Parish Hall 01691 682282 18 Sept STONE OF DESTINY (PG) Claverley VH 01746 710528 19 Sept MANDELA: LONG WALK TO FREEDOM (12) Longden VH 01743 860368 19 Sept 12 YEARS A SLAVE (15) Weston VH 01989 562390 19 Sept CAPTAIN PHILLIPS (12A) Dilwyn Cedar hall 01544 319363 19 Sept SAVING MR BANKS (PG) Great Witley VH 01299 896412

19 Sept UNDERTAKING BETTY (15) Sarn VH 19 Sept MRS CALDICOT’S CABBAGE WAR (12A) Shifnal VH 01952 462787 19 Sept THE MONUMENTS MEN (12A) Bosbury Parish Hall 01531 640415 19 Sept THE LUNCHBOX (PG) All Stretton VH 01694 723378 20 Sept THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL (15) Ryton VH 01743 718237 20 Sept THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL (15) Belmont Hall, Wellington 20 Sept THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL (15) Yarpole VH 01568 780253 20 Sept THE LEGO MOVIE (U) Upton Magna Memorial Hall 01743 709482

20 Sept THE MONUMENTS MEN (12A) Everest Hall, Llanfair Waterdine 01547 510672 20 Sept SAVING MR BANKS (PG) Clun Memorial Hall 01588 640254 20 Sept PHILOMENA (12A) Chapel Lawn VH 01547 530530 20 Sept 12 YEARS A SLAVE (15) Aston on Clun VH 01588 660545 20 Sept 12 YEARS A SLAVE (15) Hanley VH 01886 853195 20 Sept ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT (1930) (PG) Bayston Hill Memorial Hall 01743 247933 22 Sept 12 YEARS A SLAVE (15) Pattingham VH 01902 700586 22 Sept THE LUNCHBOX (PG) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911 23 Sept THE RAILWAY MAN (15) Acton Scott VH 01694 781260 23 Sept SAVING MR BANKS (PG) Much Birch Community Hall 01981 580298 24 Sept PHILOMENA (12A) Dolau Community Hall 25 Sept THE RAILWAY MAN (15) Bagley Sports and Social Club 07773 983963 25 Sept 12 YEARS A SLAVE (15) Almeley VH 01544 327195 25 Sept CALVARY (15) SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630321 25 Sept THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL (15) Castlemorton Parish Hall 01684 833549 26 Sept TRACKS (12A) Clungunford Parish Hall 01588 660159 26 Sept THE LEGO MOVIE (U) Dorstone VH 01981 550943 26 Sept THE MONUMENTS MEN (12A) Bodenham Parish Hall 01568 797451 26 Sept NON-STOP (12A) Knighton Community Centre 01547 520602 26 Sept AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY (15) Stoke Prior VH 01568 760423 26 Sept 12 YEARS A SLAVE (15) Marton VH 01938 580116 26 Sept THE RAILWAY MAN (15) Little Wenlock VH 01952 505888 27 Sept AMERICAN HUSTLE (15) Clifton-on-Teme VH 01886 812238 27 Sept CALVARY (15) St Mary’s Church Hall, Ross-on-Wye 01989 720341 27 Sept THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL (15) Trefonen VH 01691 657011 27 Sept THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL (15) Neston Civic Hall 27 Sept THE LOVE PUNCH (12A) Withington Parish Room 01743 709236 27 Sept FROZEN SING-A-LONG (PG) The Drama Centre, Llandrindod Wells

29 Sept LES MISERABLES IN CONCERT The 25th Anniversary. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911 30 Sept CUBAN FURY (15) Loppington VH 01939 236240 1 Oct THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL (15) Cardington VH 01694 771295 2 Oct THE INVISIBLE WOMAN (12A) Brilley VH 01544 327227 3 Oct THE LOVE PUNCH (12A) The Simpson Hall, Burghill 01432 760816 3 Oct ONE CHANCE (12A) Abermule Community Centre 3 Oct THE RAILWAY MAN (15) Staunton-on-Wye VH 01981 501031 4 Oct SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE (15) Belmont Hall, Wellington 6 Oct THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL (15) Church Stretton School 01694 724330 6 Oct AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY (15) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911. 7 Oct THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL (15) Lydbury North VH 01588 680302 7 Oct THE SELFISH GIANT (15) The Talbot Theatre, Whitchurch 07506 724572 7 Oct OF HORSES AND MEN (15) All Stretton VH 01694 723378

PRESTEIGNE SCREEN 12 Sept THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL (15) 26 Sept CALVARY (15) 10 Oct THE PAST (LE PASSÉ) (12) The Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 8pm www.presteignescreen.org.uk

OLD MKT. HALL, SHREWS. 1 - 4 Sept THE JERSEY BOYS (15) 5 - 11 Sept A PROMISE (12A) 10 & 11 Sept DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES (12A) 12 - 18 Sept BOYHOOD (15) 12 - 15 Sept WELCOME TO NEW YORK (18) 16 - 18 Sept FINDING VIVIAN MAIER (12A) 19 - 27, 29 & 30 Sept, 1 & 2 Oct THE HUNDRED-FOOT JOURNEY (PG) 21 Sept M (PG) 3 - 9 Sept PRIDE (15) Details 01743 281281

REGAL CINEMA, TENBURY 1 & 2 Sept THE TWO FACES OF JANUARY (12A) 8 Sept THE FAULT IN OUR STARS (12A) 9 & 10 Sept JOE (15) 15 & 16 Sept BOYHOOD (15) 17 Sept 12 YEARS A SLAVE (15) 19 & 22 Sept GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY (ctbc) 23 & 24 Sept BEGIN AGAIN (15)

25 Sept THE INBETWEENERS 2 (18) 26 Sept PUDSEY THE DOG: THE MOVIE (ctbc) 29 & 30 Sept THE EXPENDABLES 3 (ctbc) Regal Cinema, 47 - 49 Teme Street, Tenbury Wells. Details 01584 811442

WYESIDE, BUILTH WELLS

Until 2 Sept STEP UP: ALL IN (PG) 2, 14 & 20 Sept EARTH TO ECHO (PG) Until 4 Sept THE INBETWEENERS 2 (18) Until 4 Sept THE EXPENDABLES 3 (12A) Until 7 Sept PLANES: FIRE & RESCUE (U) 5 - 11 Sept HECTOR AND THE SEARCH FOR HAPPINESS (15) 5 - 7 & 10 Sept IN SECRET (15) 5 - 10 Sept BASTARDS (LES SALAUDS) (18) 5 - 7, 10 & 11 Sept AS ABOVE, SO BELOW (15) 6 & 14 Sept THE NUT JOB (U) 6, 7, 13, 14 & 18 Sept OF HORSES AND MEN (HROSS I OSS) (15) 12 - 25 Sept THE HUNDRED-FOOD JOURNEY (PG) 12 - 17 Sept WHAT IF (15) 19. 20 & 24 Sept THE WIND RISES (KAZE TACHINU) (15) 19 - 24 Sept LUCY (15) 19 - 25 Sept SEX TAPE (15) 20 Sept THE HOUSE OF MAGIC (U) Wyeside Arts Centre, Builth Wells 01982 552555

LIVE EVENTS ON SCREEN 3 Sept TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA Royal Shakespeare Company live. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7pm, 01600 719401. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7pm, 01982 552555. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 01584 811442. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7pm, 01885 488575. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7pm, 01952 728911. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7pm, 01432 340555. Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, 01497 820322. 4 Sept TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA Royal Shakespeare Company live. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7pm, 07967 517125. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7pm, 01584 878141. 4 Sept MEDEA National Theatre live. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7pm, 01600 719401. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7pm, 01982 552555. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 01584 811442. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7pm, 01885 488575. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7pm, 01584 878141. The Edge Arts Centre,

Much Wenlock, 7pm, 01952 728911. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7pm, 01432 340555. Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, 01497 820322. 9 Sept HERMITAGE REVEALED A live broadcast will take audeiences on a thrilling journey through the building’s tumultuous history, from imperial palace to state museum. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7.30pm, 01584 878141. 10 Sept SKYLIGHT The Courtyard, Hereford, 7pm, 01432 340555. 11 Sept MACBETH Shakespeare’s Globe. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7.30pm, 01982 552555. 13 Sept THE LAST NIGHT OF THE PROMS At the Royal Albert Hall. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm 01584 811442. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, 01885 488575. 14 Sept MACBETH Globe Theare live on screen. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 6.30pm, 01600 772467. 16 Sept STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE National Theatre live, Young Vic. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7pm, 01584 811442. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 01885 488575. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7pm, 01952 728911. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7pm, 01982 552555. Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm,

01497 820322. 17 Sept 20,000 DAYS ON EARTH Featuring author and musician Nick Cave. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 01885 488575. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7pm 01952 728911.

Billy Elliot

18 Sept MADAM BUTTERFLY Opera Australia. Coliseum Cinema, Wheat St, Brecon, 01874 622501 18 Sept MADAMA BUTTERFLY Handa Opera. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7pm, 01885 488575. 23 Sept BEST OF KENDAL - WORLD FILM TOUR Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7pm, 01982 552555. 25 Sept A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM Shakespeare’s Globe. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7.30pm, 01982 552555. 28 Sept BILLY ELLIOT Live from the West End. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7pm, 01885 488575. The Courtyard, Hereford, 2pm & 7pm, 01432 340555. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 1.30pm & 6.30pm, 01584 811442. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 2pm, 7pm, 01982 552555. Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye, 2pm & 7pm,

01497 820322. 29 Sept BILLY ELLIOT From London’s Victoria Palace. Coliseum Cinema, Wheat St, Brecon, 01874 622501. Old Market Hall, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281. 1 Oct STEPHEN FRY From the Royal Festival Hall. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7.15pm, 01952 728911. Old Market Hall, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281.

WORKSHOPS

Wednesdays INTERMEDIATE FILM MAKING Aimed for those with slightly more advanced skills than beginners. The Courtyard, Hereford, 5-7pm, £70 per term, 01432 340555. Thursdays BEGINNER FILM MAKING CLUB Learn to direct, edit and star in your own film. Courtyard, Hereford,

dance Dance Performance Sun 14, Sun 21 September & Fri 3 October JALEO FLAMENCO

Dance Workshops

Single listings are free. Year round entries £40 Sat 13 September CIRCLE DANCE With Bellamonda, (live band). Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, 7.30pm, £6, 01588 630648. Starting Wed 24 September TASTE OF SALSA A beginners course introducing you to the rhythms of salsa dancing for 10 weeks at Titley Village Hall starting at 6.30-8 pm, £4 per person per session. details, contact Diana and Geoff Thomas on Tel no 01544 260703 or dandgsaunton@hotmail.co.uk Starting Wed 1 October MELY’S ZUMBA Tues - Zumba class at St Peter’s Centre, Peterchurch, 10am. Wed - Zumba class in Vowchurch, 7pm. Hay on Wye, Mely 01497 820991, 07837 160505.

Award-winning flamenco sesnations Jaleo return to Britain with their latest stage show, A Compas. Mixing a potent cocktail of footwork, virtuoso guitar playing and intoxicating rhythms. 14 Sept - Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £18/£16, students £12, 01743 281281. 21 Sept - Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £15/£14 or £50 for four, 01584 878141. 3 Oct - The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £16/£15, 01432 340555. Sat 4 October CAPTIVE MOTIONHOUSE. Performed by four dancers in a large cage. A dazzling blend of dance and aerial work. Whitchurch Civic Centre, High St, Whitchurch, 1pm & 3pm, free. Arts Alive. Sun 5 October BEAUTY AND THE BEAST BALLET CYMRU present a sparkling and refreshing ballet based on the eternal fairytale. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, £12, 01885488575.

PERSOMA MOVEMENT PRACTICES, DANCE MOVEMENT PSYCHOTHERAPY & DANCE CLASSES Session timetable: Tues 11am-12pm - Find Your Feet. For people with dementia and their carers. The Courtyard, Hereford. Wed 4.50-5.50pm - Jigsaw Performance Group dance for adults with and without disabilities. Westfields Community Hall, Hereford. NEW!! Wed 7-9pm Persoma Somatics - movement workshops exploring creativity, improvisation, body alignment and imagery. Fri 10.15-11.15am Chance To Dance - creative dance class for the over 50s. The Courtyard, Hereford. Fri 4.15-5pm Mini Movers - creative dance class for children aged 3-7. Lauren Glendinning also runs closed movement therapy sessions in care homes and in the NHS. Movement therapy or Dance Movement Psychotherapy (DMP) is a Creative Arts Therapy, strenthening the mind-body connection through physical movements to improve both mental and physical well-being. Contact 07825 914493, persomadance@ gmail.com www.persomadance.co.uk twitter: @ PersomaMovement facebook: Persoma Movement Practices. Mon DIZZY DAZZLERS DANCE CLASSES For 4 - 7 year olds. With Powys Dance. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 4pm, £2-£3.50, 01982 552555. Mon RIPPLERS DANCE CLASSES For 8-11 year olds. With Powys Dance. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 4.45pm, £2-£3.50, 01982 552555. Mon YOUTH DANCE CLASSES For ages 11 and over. With Powys Dance. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 5.45pm, £2-£3.50, 01982 552555.

Mon BREAKDANCE With 2Faced Dance Company. 4-5pm 4-7 year olds, 5-6pm. 7-11 year olds, 6.15-7.15pm 11+ year olds. The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 276807. Tues DANCE @ THE COURTYARD Contemporary Dance for Adults 6.30-7.30pm, £48 per term or £5 per week. Junior Youth Dance for ages 7-11 4.15-5.15pm, Senior Youth Dance for ages 12-18 5.15-6.15pm, 01905 611199. Tues LEARN TO JIVE Fun, easy to learn and no partner/ experience needed. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £5, 01989 750354. Tues BRECON BREAKERS: BREAKDANCING CLASSES For ages 6 - 11, 7 - 8pm, ages 11+ 8 - 9pm. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 01874 611622. Tues DANCE FACTORY All styles of dance, for ages 6-11 years old. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 5.30-6.30pm, £20 per half term, 07504 860774. Weds CIRCLE DANCING Leominster Community Centre 2.00-3.30pm All welcome, £4 per session. Transition Leominster 01568 620180. Thurs LEARN TO JIVE DANCE Onibury Village Hall, Thursday nights, 8pm. £6 per class. No partner required. 07800 634071. Thurs URBAN DANCE CLUB WITH 2FACED DANCE COMPANY Ages 7-11 years 4-5pm, ages 11+ 5-6pm. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 01584 813711. Fri CHANCE TO DANCE A gentle programme of creative dance for the over 50s. The Courtyard, Hereford, 10.15am-11.15pm, £3.50 per session, 01432 340555. Fri DANCING TOTS Drop-in sessions. No need to book. The Courtyard, Hereford. 11.30am-12.15pm, £4, £1 for an additional child, 01432 340555.

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This season we feature four international groups, top class contemporary music, comic theatre researched in Shropshire exploring the urban/rural divide, old favourites like Horse and Bamboo and Budapest Cafe Orchestra, plus new shows especially for kids.

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food page FOOD BYTES AARDVARK BOOKS LTD, THE BOOKERY, MANOR FARM, BRAMPTON BRYAN, BUCKNELL 01547 530888 Cafe serving refreshments, cakes etc. Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm. THE GARDEN TEA ROOM & DELI, KINGSLAND HR6 9QS (opposite the church green) is closing on SATURDAY 13th September so don’t miss your last chance to experience this unique place for delicious morning coffee, lunch or tea. A big thank you to all our customers over the years. Cakes, savouries & event catering will continue for 6 – 100 by calling Sam on 01568 709142. THE GREEN BEAN CAFE, WEOBLEY 01544 318865 Good, locally sourced, homemade food. Soups, all day light lunches, cakes and scones. Set in the heart of Weobley. Free wifi. Mon-Fri 10am-4.30pm, Sat 10am-2.30pm. With The Green Bean Shop/Deli under the same roof. THE HARP INN, OLD RADNOR, PRESTEIGNE 01544 350655 An unspoilt 15th century Welsh longhouse pub with fantastic views over the Radnor Valley. Delicious, freshly cooked food made from locally sourced, seasonal ingredients which you can enjoy with a glass of wine or one of our traditional cask ales or local organic ciders, beside our welcoming log fire. Current menus are on our website www.harpinnradnor.co.uk together with details of special events such as steak nights, seasonal tasting menu nights and our annual beer festival. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 6pm and weekend lunchtimes from 12pm. THE LION RESTAURANT BRIDGE STREET KINGTON 01544 231002. Offering modern English food. open for lunch Wed-Sun 12 - 2.30 and open for dinner Tues-Sat 6-9.30pm. SCRUMMY BITES - made locally with you in mind. www.scrummybites.co.uk STONELEIGH, KINGSLAND 01568 709142. Handmade dishes include delicious desserts, savouries and pastries. Ideal for busy people, family gatherings. Special menus for events of 6 to 100 people. Available from The Garden, Kingsland, HR6 9QS plus Knighton, Ludlow and Presteigne farmers markets. Many vegetarian, wheat and dairy free options. Awarded Ludlow Food Festival’s Graeme Kidd bursary 2010. SETONAIKAI, 25 THE PARADE, SHREWSBURY. SY1 1DL 01743 343517 www.setonaikai.co.uk. Specialists in authentic ingredients, cookware and tableware from Japan and the Far East, along with a range of cards, gifts and kimonos. We also have a growing range of the exotic, eclectic and the unusual from all four corners of the world. A vast selection you may not find anywhere else.

Take a look at our range of Japanese kitchenware and tableware to buy online at www.cookingjapanese.co.uk. Open Tues - Sat, 10am - 5pm. THE OLD STATION TEA ROOM, THE OLD RAILWAY STATION, NEW RADNOR, LD8 2SS 01544 350543. Visit us at the Old Station Caravan Park for hot drinks and homemade cakes. Superb views and free Wi-Fi. We can cater for small groups, meetings and other events. Accommodation also available. Open daily 10am-5pm. THE OLD MILL BAR AND BAKERY, High Street, Llanidloes 01686 412 008 Tucked away in the heart of Llanidloes, this independent, family friendly café/bar serves lunch Wed-Sun 11-2pm. The menu focuses on fresh, local produce and includes soups, toasted ciabattas, Welsh cheese ploughmans and daily specials. All the bread is supplied by in-house micro bakery, Andy’s Bread. Andy bakes a range of artisan loaves including wheat and 100% rye sourdoughs. Bread is available to buy from the bar on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Open Wed-Sun 11am-11pm. www.oldmillbar.co.uk www.andysbread.co.uk The India & China Tea Company at TOWER HOUSE GALLERY, HIGH STREET, KNIGHTON 01547 529530 www.towerhousegallery.blogspot.co.uk/ Homemade soups, breads and cakes, Italian blend coffee and over 30 different varieties of leaf tea. Wed - Sat 9.30 to 5.00pm, Sun -Tues CLOSED. THE WORKHOUSE CAFE, INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, PRESTEIGNE 01544 267864 Cafe gallery, light lunches, good coffee, homemade cakes. Tues - Sat 10am - 4pm. RHOS MARKET GARDEN, KNIGHTON 01547 528315 Growers & providers of organic veg, fruit & flowers. Morning Market stalls: Knighton Thursday andPresteigne Friday. Veg boxes delivered to local area weekly. CSA Scheme. Restaurant orders welcome info@rhosorganic.co.uk www.rhosorganic.co.uk UNCLE G’S ICE CREAM PARLOUR, BRIDGE STREET, KINGTON 01544 231002 Open daily from midday. offering a variety of our own home made ice creams available in

EVENTS

On Sat 13 Sept THE GARDEN TEA ROOM & DELI IS CLOSING on SATURDAY 13th September so don’t miss your last chance to experience this unique place for delicious morning coffee, lunch or tea. A big thank you to all our customers over the years. Cakes, savouries & event catering will continue for 6-100 by calling Sam on 01568 709142.

Sat 6 Sept FARMER’S MARKET The Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, 9am-1pm. Fri 12 - Sun 14 Sept LUDLOW FOOD FESTIVAL Featuring Marcus Bean, Tim Anderson, Jason Hodnett, Chris Burt, Anna Jones, Sam Bruce. Plus Food Science workshops, food photographer exhibition, CAMRA beer tasting, Brompton Cookery School, Banana Science Workshop, children’s activities, masterclasses and more. Ludlow Castle, £8.50 adults, £2 children 5-13, under 5s free, www.foodfestival.co.uk Sat 20 & Sun 21 September ABERGAVENNY FOOD FESTIVAL Featuring Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall, Cyrus Todiwala and Claudia Roden. With 200 exhibitiors, night market and Artisan Kitchen School. Stroller tickets £15 weekend, Sat £10, Sun £8, 01873 850805, www.abergavennyfoodfestival.com Sat 20 Sept MADLEY FOOD AND CRAFT FESTIVAL Local food producers and craftspeople. Lunches and refreshments available, 12-3pm, 0981 250527. Sat 20 Sept MOROCCAN STYLE EVENING Including a selection of Mezze and a choice of beef or chicken tagine. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7pm, £20, booking essential, 01885 488575. Every Wed CURRY NIGHT For £5.95. The Castle Inn, Wigmore, 01568 770203. Every Thurs - Sat TAPAS From award winning Deli Tinto. No. 46 Wine Bar, Presteigne. Every Thurs STEAK NIGHT Castle Inn, Wigmore, 01568 770203. Last Friday of every month PIZZA NIGHT at The Old Mill, High Street, Llanidloes. To book, call 01686 807 506.

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SEPTEMBER Mon 1 September

ROEBUCKANEERS FOLK CLUB The Roebuck Inn, Brimfield, near Ludlow, 8pm, 01584 711854. CIDER CITY JAZZMEN The Barrels, St Owen’s St, Hereford, 01432 274968.

Thurs 4 September AN EVENING WITH DES O’CONNOR Join this show business legend for an evening of comedy, laughter and music. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £24/£22, 01743 281281. OPEN MIC NIGHT King’s Head, Tenbury Wells. APPLEBY KINSEY Acoustic jazz, contemporary folk. Bistro Mondo, Ross-on-Wye. DAVID BUSBY Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

Fri 5 September HARLEQUINS Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. FOLK NIGHT The Unicorn, Ludlow. ADAM HODSON BAND Malthouse, Ironbridge. THE AUNTY DEPRESSANTS A wide variety of covers ranging from the 60’s to modern day and originals with Aussies in the band, comedy is inevitable. The Lakeside Cafe, Llandrindod Wells, 01597 825679. Chordrush

PAUL PARKER Dun Cow, Shrewsbury. OVERBOARD An array of the greats from the last five decades. Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford. LIVE JAZZ Three Tuns, Bishop’s Castle. WAYNE MARTIN’S BLUES DELUXE The Exchange, Newtown. THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN The all-new, all-star 2014 Baby Love Tour. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £20/£19, 01432 340555. JOE MCELDERRY With his band, performing songs from the rock to pop, to classical. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £22/£20, 01743 281281. LIVE MUSIC White Horse Inn, Clun, 9pm. THE TROY REDFERN BAND The Stag, Llanidloes. CHORDRUSH Irresistable fusion of contemporary jazz, funk and latin grooves. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £8-£5, 01497 821762.

Sat 6 September OPEN MIC Ledbury Community Hall, 7pm, £5, bring a bottle, 01531 632968. LITTLE RUMBA Newcastle-on-Clun Village Show.

BUCKNELL SHOW Face painting, competitions, cakes, raffles, fire walking, stalls, dog show and music tent. Recreation Field, Daffodil Lane, Bucknell, 2pm-11pm, www.thebucknellshow.co.uk RUBBLE The Plough, Whitecross Rd, Hereford. GEOFF RODGERS Wine Bar, Quality Square, Ludlow. TOWN CADETS, LEOMINSTER MORRIS & THE VILLAGE QUIRE Part of Rifles & Spades: Children of the Stream and the Field - Leominster’s War 1914-1918. An evening commemorating Leominster the The Great War. The Village Quire performing Back to the Garden, with actor Phil Smith. Leominster Priory, 7.30pm, tickets free from Leominster TIC, 01568 616460. STEVIE YEOMANS The Greyhound, Llangunllo. EMPIRE Plus acoustic stage with Footdragger, Rope and Field and more. The Jailhouse, Hereford, 8pm, £4 before 9am, £5 after. NMTBullocks gig. facebook.com/nmtbullocks LUCIDITY Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. SURFIN’ USA Starring BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing lead singer, Chris Madin and backed by an incredible band, playing tribute to The Beach Boys. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £18.50-£16.50, 01743 281281. KING MANTIS Black Lion, Bridge St, Hereford. JAMES HICKMAN The Stag, Llanidloes. THE TROY REDFERN BAND The Bell, Leominster.

Sun 7 September GRAHAM REECE The Stag, Llanidloes. WARREN JAMES The Grape Vaults, Leominster.

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NIK KERSHAW Nik performs songs and tells tales from his impressive career and takes questions from the audience. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £20, 01743 281281.

CREATION ACOUSTIC UNSIGNED Performers through invitation only. The Tabernacle, Talgarth, 7.30pm, £3, 077954 73883.

Thurs 11 September

BROMYARD FOLK FESTIVAL Featuring over 170 hours of entertainment in just one weekend of traditional music, song and dance. Featuring some of the most outstanding local, national and international traditional folk musicians performing in concert, ceilidhs and displays. Acts include Oysterband, We Banjo 3, Vin Garbutt, Les Barker, Kathryn Roberts and Seth Lakeman, The Gren Bartley Band, Whapweasel, The Old Dance School and many more. From 8pm on 12th - 5pm on 14th Sept. Adult weekend tickets from £75, 01432 340555, www.bromyardfolkfestival.co.uk

NATIONAL HERITAGE OPEN DAY Belmont Abbey, Hereford, 10am-4.30pm, free guided tours, 01432 374747. LEE LARD Peter Kay tribute. Malthouse, Ironbridge.

Sun 7 September THE MISERS Prince of Wales, Ledbury. BALLADEERS & CHANCERS A full day of musical performances under cover in the garden, whilst supping cider and perry sourced from around the Marches. The Dukes Arms Cider Festival, Presteigne, 1-8pm, £6.50, 07837 944090. AIR BAG Malthouse, Ironbridge. CIDER CITY JAZZ BAND Lichfield Vaults, Church St, Hereford. Greek food served between 12-3pm, 01432 266821. ROB & ROSIE MORRIS AND FRIENDS Queen’s Head, Monmouth. ANDREW MORRIS & THEO JOBST Piano and saxophones. A programme of jazz influenced compositions by Andrew Morris, plus a few familiar jazz standards. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 3pm, £8 on the door.

Mon 8 September ELIO PACE Performs the Billy Joel Songbook. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £19/£17, 01432 340555.

Tues 9 September VO FLETCHER & TYLER MASSEY Transatlantic songs from fancy finger picking duo. The Granary, Leominster. Creole meal and puds, 7.30pm, £18, music 8.30pm, telephone to book, 01568 614290.

Wed 10 September CASEY GREENE Housman’s Bar and Cafe, Church Stretton, 8pm. OPEN MIC With Wayne Martin. White Horse Inn, Clun, 9pm.

CHIRS HODGKINS TRIO Jazz special. Queen’s Head, Monmouth, 01600 712767.

JAMES HICKMAN Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. BOWJANGLES They combine fiery musicianship with energetic dance moves, vaudeville comedy and four part harmony singing. Breinton Village Hall, 7.30pm, £8/£5/£25, 01432 350919. Arts Alive.

Fri 12 September JACK BRETT The Unicorn, Ludlow. BOWJANGLES See 11 Sept for details. Silvester Horne Institute, Church Stretton, 7.30pm, £10/£6/£30, 01694 720132. Arts Alive. NATIONAL HERITAGE OPEN DAY Belmont Abbey, Hereford, 10am-4.30pm, free guided tours, 01432 374747. THIS WAY UP Malthouse, Ironbridge. LIVE ACOUSTIC MUSIC Ludlow Brewery Company, The Railway Shed, Ludlow, 01584 873291. THE CRAMS Dun Cow, Shrewsbury. JAZZ @ THE BONDED WAREHOUSE Featuring Rebecca Grace & JC Jazz Trio. Own arrangements of timeless jazz standards, improvisation and contemporary jazz styles. The Bonded Warehouse, Canal St, Stourbridge, 7.30pm, £7 adults, £3.50 students, 01384 377797. ALTERNATIVE ROOTS Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. STEVE EDWARDS Wine Bar, Quality Square, Ludlow. BLACKSTICK SWING BAND A three-piece combo playing clarinet, saxophone, keyboard and double bass. All Saints Church, Clehonger, 7.30pm, 07977 418969. Ticket only. FREEWATER Rock covers. Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford.

DARYL The Stag, Llanidloes.

WILL KILLEEN The Exchange, Newtown. ROOTZ AND BOOTZ Classic rock ‘n’ roll and other stuff! The King’s Head, Tenbury Wells. THE JUNIOR HACKSAW BAND A tight three-piece rock ‘n’ roll rhythm and blues band, led by Pete Mathison on guitar and vocals. The Lakeside Cafe, Llandrindod Wells, 01597 825679. THE BILLY FURY YEARS The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £18/£17, 01432 340555. MUMBO-JUMBO Acoustic blues and free kazzoos. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm, £8, 01584 811442.

Griots Arts Black History Month Events in association with Diverse Cymru, Maad Klubb & WUBWUBWUB

Friday 17 October, 8pm British dance music legend

ANGIE BROWN (Bizarre Inc)

with special guest

DJ AUBREY FRY Baskerville Hall Hotel, Clyro 01497 820033

ÂŁ9 in advance online and more on the door.

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Sat 13 September KINGTON SHOW Traditional agricultural show with free entertainment, live music, dog show, horticultural, food, craft, trade stands, YFC, shearing competition, after show dance and much more. 9am-6pm, £10 adults, £5 10-16 year olds, under 10s free, www.kingtonshow.co.uk BROMYARD FOLK FESTIVAL See 12 September for details, www.bromyardfolkfestival.co.uk 01432 340555. LIVE ACOUSTIC MUSIC Ludlow Brewery Company, The Railway Shed, Ludlow, 01584 873291. THE TREORCHY MALE CHOIR A charity concert, Knighton Rotary Club. Knighton Community Centre, 7.30pm, £20 from Tower House Gallery, 01547 529530 or Kim Smith, 01547 540593. Part of Knighton Walking Weekend. FRUIT MACHINE Malthouse, Ironbridge. APPLEBY KINSEY Acoustic jazz, contemporary folk. SnodFest, Upper Snodsbury. ECO FRIENDLY Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. THE LITTLE BIG BAND Highly talented local musicians play classic tunes and songs from the big band era. St George’s Church, Clun, 7pm, £6 on the door, refreshments available, 01588 640401. THE FARM The Tabernacle, Talgarth, £3 from Eighteen Rabbit, Hay-on-Wye or The Mill, Talgarth, 077954 73883, info@thetabernacle.co.uk LEMON JETTISONS Black Lion, Bridge St, Hereford.

LEO APPLEYARD QUINTET Featuring Neil Yates on trumpet. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £12, £10 members, £6 under 16s, 01743 234970. Shrewsbury Jazz Network. PHOENIX SEPT The Plough, Whitecross Rd, Hereford. THE BATTLE OF MORTIMER’S CROSS Medieval encampment, barber surgeon, traders row, craftsmen and musicians. Hampton Court Castle, Hope-under-Dinmore, near Leominster, 10.30am-5.30pm, £8, children £4.25, www.mortimerscross.co.uk RUSS HUGHES The Stag, Llanidloes. BELLAMONDA Circle dance. Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, 7.30pm, £6, 01588 630648. TREDEGA TOWN BAND A concert full of easy listening repertoire, brilliant soloists and remarkable musicianship. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, 01874 611622. SHENANIGANS Presents Tankus the Henge. This London based powerhouse mix visual and musical inspiration from old time fairgrounds and modern day circus with rock ‘n’ roll, gypsy, ragtime and ska. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £8/£10, 01497 821762.

Sun 14 September THE GASTRIC BAND The Grape Vaults, Leominster. LIVE ACOUSTIC MUSIC Ludlow Brewery Company, The Railway Shed, Ludlow, 01584 873291. JELLY ROLL JONES Queen’s Head, Monmouth, 01600 712767.

THE BATTLE OF MORTIMER’S CROSS See 13 Sept for details. SYNERGY Wine Bar, Quality Square, Ludlow. CHRIS NIBLOCK Housman’s Bar and Cafe, Church Stretton, 8pm. STEVE AJAO BLUES GIANTS Prince of Wales, Ledbury. BROMYARD FOLK FESTIVAL See 12 September for details, www.bromyardfolkfestival.co.uk 01432 340555.

Mon 15 September BRECON TOWN CONCERT BAND Last Night of the Proms. A thrilling varied programme including Copeland, Stravinsky, Walton, Jenkins, Khatchaturian as well as the favourites of Land of Hope and Glory and Rule Britannia. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7pm, 01874 611622.

Tues 16 September LUNCHTIME ORGAN CONCERT Given by Sam Bayliss, Malvern. Hereford Cathedral, 1.15-2pm, retiring collection.

Wed 17 September LAWRENCE JONES BAND The Barrels, St Owen St, Hereford. SALLY BARKER The Poozies lead singer. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7.30pm, £22/£15, 01952 728911.

Thurs 18 September THE SIXTEEN ‘The Voice of the Turtle Dove’ includes English music from the Renaissance. St Chad’s Church, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £27 - £13.50, 01743 367482. Shropshire Music Trust. BIG FAT QUIZ Malthouse, Ironbridge.

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YOUNG BRAIDS Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. ANDY O’BRIEN Wine Bar, Quality Square, Ludlow. THE RAINBREAKERS White Horse Inn, Clun, 9pm. RESTLESS DOG Malthouse, Ironbridge. THE INTREPID ACADEMY St Michael’s Church, Discoed, 7.30pm, £12.50, 07890 91949.

FOLK SESSION King’s Head, Tenbury Wells. LOU WHATLING Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. CLIVE JOHN’S TRIBUTE TO JOHNNY CASH & THE TENNESSEE TWO Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7.30pm, £15/£13, 01982 552555.

Fri 19 September HEADS SOUTH Latin jazz quintet. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 7.30pm, £10/£6, 01588 630321. Arts Alive. XLS The Stag, Llanidloes.

APPLEBY KINSEY Acoustic jazz, contemporary folk. Red Lion, Malvern. ROCKY ROAD TO RUIN Rock covers. Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford. MR DOG Dun Cow, Shrewsbury. THE WHISKEY RIVER BOYS As a duo, Aiden Sheehan and Martin Blake play a wide range of American folk jazz, Cajun, zydeco, bluegrass Louisiana blues, country retro roots. The Lakeside Cafe, Llandrindod Wells, 01597 825679. LIVE MUSIC The Unicorn, Ludlow.

HAY! COME SWING WITH ME! A musical menagerie of foot-stomping stories and the finest electro swing DJs. Featuring The Shamonicies at 8.30pm, DJ Neilly B at 10pm, Juicy Pocket 11pm and Extra Medium 12am. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, £3, £4 after 10pm, 01497 821762.

Sat 20 September THE BLUES OCCASIONALS Authentic blues/R ‘n’ B from renowned veteran quintet with guests. The Old Mill, High St, Llandloes, 9pm, free. JOHNNY TRASHED Black Lion, Bridge St, Hereford. INTO THE SHADOWS Tribute band. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm, £15, 01584 811442.

TILL THE BOYS COME HOME A recital of jazz, poetry and song, commemorating all lives lost in WWI with Gareth Williams, British Jazz Pianist of the Year and Mark Meadow, singer and actor. St John’s Methodist Church, St Owen St, Hereford, 3pm, free. UN International Day of Peace.

Tues 23 September Heads South

Sat 20 September ABERGAVENNY FOOD FESTIVAL Music, featuring The Brass Funkeys, Little Rumba, Miss Maud’s Folly and Pibau Planed. During the evening, party at the Castle with Baila la Cumbia, The Zen Hussies, Little Rumba and The Brass Funkeys. At the Late Night Market, Lower Brewery Yard in the evening, Miss Maud’s Folly, Pibau Planed and Slippery Slope. www.abergavennyfoodfestival.com EIRA SNOW Featuring Caractacus Downes and Lyndon Owen. A clear new voice in contemporary music, drawing on Scandinavian, Celtic and Middle Eastern influences. St David’s Church, Much Dewchurch, 7.30pm, £5, 01981 540725. LOST THE PLOT Malthouse, Ironbridge. APPLEBY KINSEY Acoustic jazz, contemporary folk. Ale House Concert, Colwall. HEADS SOUTH Latin jazz quintet. Chelmarsh Parish Hall, 7.30pm, £9/£6, 01746 862104. Arts Alive. THE REMI HARRIS TRIO A young, contemporary gypsy jazz trio, providing an evening of jazz, swing and bebop standards, original compositions and popular melodies. The Burton Hotel, Kington, 8pm, www.kingtonswarlks.org, 07585 055984 or call in at the Tourist Information Centre, Kington. Part of Kington Walking Festival. AGE OF PLASTICS Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. RHYTHM THIEVES Royal Oak, Wolverhampton. PACIFIC CURLS They combine Pacific ukulele rhythms, vivacious Scottish fiddle playing, evocative Maori instrumentation, guitar, cajons, percussion and vocals. St Leonard’s Church, Yarpol, 7.30pm, £10/£5, 01568 780874. Arts Alive.

JADE & JP Female singer and acoustic guitar. The Greyhound, Llangunllo. PAUL HENSHAW & THE SCIENTIFIC SIMPLETONS The Stag, Llanidloes. GLOBALISTIC DJ night. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £5, 01497 821762. THE GRASS SNAKES The Boomswinger Club, Mackintosh Institute, Keppoch St, Cardiff. COLD TEA BAND The Plough, Whitecross Rd, Hereford.

Sun 21 September BRIGHOUSE & RASTRICK BAND Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 3pm, £17-£15.50, 01743 281281. TASHA The Grape Vaults, Leominster. ABERGAVENNY FOOD FESTIVAL Featuring during the day, The Brass Funkeys, Little Rumba, Miss Maud’s Folly, Pibau Planed. www.abergavennyfoodfestival.com EARL Queen’s Head, Monmouth, 01600 712767. PACIFIC CURLS See 20 September for details. Welshampton Parish Hall, 7.30pm, £9/£5, 01948 710586. Arst Alive.

BRECON JAZZ CLUB Featuring Keith Little Trio. Jazz in the Bar, Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 8pm, £6, 01874 611622. LUNCHTIME ORGAN CONCERT Given Shaun Ward from St Laurence’s Church, Ludlow. Hereford Cathedral, 1.15-2pm, retiring collection.

Wed 24 September NIKKI ROUS Housman’s Bar and Cafe, Church Stretton, 8pm. THE ILLEGAL EAGLES The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £21/£20, 01432 340555.

Thurs 25 September BALLADEERS & CHANCERS The unique and supportive platform for both new and established musicians returns for a new season. The Dukes Arms, Presteigne, 8.30pm, 07837 944090, swatty.yikes@virgin.net KING RICH Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. AFRICA WITH LOVE CHILDREN’S CHOIR The choir from Uganda touring with singing and dances from various regions of Africa. Albert Hall Theatre, Llandrindod Wells, 7.30pm, £6, under 18s £2, 01597 822587. RM HUBBERT Scottish singer and songwriter. Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, 7.30pm, £9-£7, info@bishopscastletownhall. co.uk 01588 630023. Pacific Curls

OLD’S COOL In association with Shropshire Blues Club. Ludlow Brewing Company, Railway Shed, Station Drive, Ludlow, 8pm, £10, 01584 873291. Profits to Cancer Research UK. TOTAL RECALL The Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford. BLACK COUNTRY ROCK Malthouse, Ironbridge. REMI HARRIS TRIO A young, contemporary gypsy jazz trio playing original compositions, popular melodies and great jazz standards. The Lakeside Cafe, Llandrindod Wells, 9pm, 01597 825679. LAWRENCE JONES BLUES BAND Ludlow Brewery, Railway Shed, Station Drive, Ludlow, 01584 873291.

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Fri 26 September ELKIE BROOKS Performing some of her classic hits, blues and jazz. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £23, 01600 719401. LIVE MUSIC Wine Bar, Quality Square, Ludlow. THE QUIRKS The Stag, Llanidloes. RHYTHM THIEVES Sun Inn at Leintwardine. Open mic, hosted by Mark and Jill, 8pm.

PAUL PARKER Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

GERSOM The Unicorn, Ludlow.

LITTLE RUMBA The Woodspace, near Wigmore, 7pm, £7.50, 01568 770036, www.thewoodspace.co.uk TOTAL RECALL Shadows covers and other great classics from that era. Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford. HMV BAND Dun Cow, Shrewsbury.

BACK TO BROADWAY All-singing, all-dancing, theatrical sensation. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £19.50-£17.50, 01743 281281. ALAW Dazzling tunes and songs from Wales and beyond. Habberley Village Hall, 7.30pm, £10, 01743 790179. Arts Alive.

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Sat 27 September ALAW Dazzling tunes and songs from Wales and beyond. Aymestrey Parish Hall, 7.30pm, £10/£5/£25, 01568 770367. Arts Alive. TOMMY ALLEN & JOHNNY HEWITT Prince of Wales, Ledbury. THE POOBAHS Hundred House Inn, Purslow, SY7 0HJ, 9pm. PIG DAYZ King’s Head, Tenbury Wells. THE NOTORIOUS BROTHERS Black Lion, Bridge St, Hereford. CLAIRE ISELIN An intimate harp recital by the young French rising star. Programme includes Smetana, Hasselmans, Parish-Alvars and Renie. The Gallery, Sidney Nolan Trust, The Rodd, Presteigne, 7.30pm, £9.50, students £5, 01544 260149. KING MANTIS The Plough, Whitecross Rd, Hereford. HEREFORD POLICE CHOIR St Mary’s Church, Kington, 7.30pm, £8 with wine. Tickets from Tom Bounds Electrical, Kington. SYNERGY The Barrels, St Owens St, Hereford.

SINGASONGALONATHON Singing marathon. St Andrew’s Church 10am-5pm, Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 5pm-10pm, 01544 260466.

SUPERSONIC 70’S Live show, jam packed with classic 70s hits. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm, £17.50, 01584 811442.

THE JOHN HARDMAN BAND Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

Sun 28 September

THE BOY IN THE FLATPACK BAND Electric ballads and eco-reggae. Richmond Place Club, Edgar St, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 360981. Proceeds to Rose Tinted Rags, textile recycling and arts centre.

JEFFERSON Queen’s Head, Monmouth, 01600 712767.

THE WHISKEY RIVER BOYS The Ship, Raglan. BROOKS WILLIAMS Blues-tinged guitar mastery. Plus support. Birchmeadow, Brosley, 8pm, £9 in advance, £10 on the door, 07890 057832. DORIC STRING QUARTET Programme includes Haydn, Thomas Ades and Beethoven. Henderson Hall, Moor Park, Ludlow, 7.30pm. Ludlow Music Society Subscription Series. SOUL PREACHERS Malthouse, Ironbridge. KEN DUCHAINE Blues. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £10-£6, 01497 821762. MORRISTON ORPHEUS CHOIR Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £19-£17, 01743 281281.

ECHO MOUNTAIN The Grape Vaults, Leominster.

THE WORRIED MEN Prince of Wales, Ledbury. SCHULHOFF DUO Kirsten Hellier, violin and Joris Boon, cello. Programme includes Corelli, Handel, Bartok, Schulhoff and Irish fiddle. Friends Meeting House, Almeley, 4pm, £8, students, £3, 01544 328473. Marches Music.

Tues 30 September DANCING QUEEN Featuring the greatest hits from Abba, Grease and the biggest hits from the 70s. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £19.50/£18.50, 01432 340555. LUNCHTIME ORGAN CONCERT Given by Peter Dyke. Hereford Cathedral, 1.15-2pm, retiring collection.

THE LICHFIELD VAULTS 11 CHURCH STREET, HEREFORD Sunday 7 September Sunday 5 October Sunday 2 November

CIDER CITY JAZZ BAND Traditional Sunday lunches served 12pm to 3pm Greek food PLUS SPECIALS Booking essential Music free.

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OCTOBER Thurs 2 October ARCADIA MUSIC A short and informal taster of the festival, excerpts from the main concerts and other light pieces. The Sun Inn, Rosemary Lane, Leintwardine, 7.30pm, free. CHRIS QUINN Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. THE CARDUCCI QUARTET Programme includes Mozart, Shostakovich and Dvorak. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £18/£1501432 340555.

Fri 3 October NORTHERN HARMONY American international choir, singing a range of harmony songs from different cultures. Steiner Academy, Birch Hall, Much Dewchurch, 7.30pm, £8/£5/£25, 01981 540221. Arts Alive. SLOWBURNER White Horse Inn, Clun, 9pm. ARCADIA MUSIC Programme includes Mozart, Beamish and Schubert. St Mary Magdalene Church, Leintwardine, 7.30pm, £14 from Griffiths Garage Shop, Leintwardine or 01547 540356.

SULTANA BROTHERS The Exchange, Newtown. THE CRAMS Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. TONY HUGHES The Stag, Llanidloes. TOMMY MILLS Wine Bar, Quality Square, Ludlow. THE DELRAY ROCKETS Rock-a-billy trio. Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford. HOT ROD 55 Dun Cow, Shrewsbury. OSILIGI MAASAI WARRIORS Natural harmony of song and movement; their jumping, for which they are famous is something to behold! Lyde Court, Hereford, 7.30pm, £8/£5, 01432 357753. Arts Alive.

Sat 4 October NORTHERN HARMONY See 3 October for details. Clee St Margaret Village Hall, 7.30pm, £8/£5, 01584 823609. Arts Alive. See workshops. OPEN MIC Ledbury Community Hall, 7pm, £5, bring a bottle, 01531 632968. RED FINS Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. LIVE MUSIC White Horse Inn, Clun, 9pm. FOLK IN THE FOYER Featuring Vikki Clayton and Steve Parker. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, £7, 01885 488575.

Humanist Ceremonies Individual non-religious ceremonies conducted by BHA accredited celebrants. Jenny Bullough (Hay-on-Wye) 01497 831416 Victoria Denning (Bishop’s Castle) 01588 638996 Dorothy Quayle (Hereford) 01432 860221

Namings, funerals and weddings/partnerships

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STATIC ATTIC The Stag, Llanidloes. FLASHBACK Black Lion, Bridge St, Hereford. ARCADIA MUSIC Programme includes Shostakovich, Alberga and Messiaen. St Michael and All Angels Church, Kingsland, 7.30pm, £14 from Griffiths Garage Shop, Leintwardine or 01547 540356. MUSIC AT THE EDGE Featuring Whalebone. Folk viewed through a rock lens, classic rock with Celtic goggles on and original material full of lyrical lines and driving rhythms. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 8pm, £8, 01952 728911. JAMIE SMITH’S MABON Wales’ finest purveyors of original InterCeltic music. Curzon Herrick Hall, Eardisley, 7.30pm, £10, £6.50 under 14s, tickets from Tram Inn, Village Stores or 01544 327841. Arts Alive.

GYPSY FIRE QUARTET The acoustic spectacular. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7.30pm, £13/£12, 01982 552555. OSILIGI MAASAI WARRIORS See 3 October for details. Quatt Village Hall, 7.30pm, £8/£5, 01746 781759. Arts Alive.

Sun 5 October ARCADIA MUSIC Programme includes Bach, Beethoven and Schubert. Downton St Giles, 4pm, £14 from Griffiths Garage Shop, Leintwardine or 01547 540356. ALBINO FROGS Queen’s Head, Monmouth, 01600 712767. CIDER CITY JAZZ BAND Lichfield Vaults, Church St, Hereford. Greek food served between 12-3pm, 01432 266821.

Mon 6 October ROEBUCKANEERS FOLK CLUB The Roebuck Inn, Brimfield, near Ludlow, 8pm, 01584 711854. CIDER CITY JAZZMEN The Barrels, St Owen’s St, Hereford, 01432 274968. KERRY ELLIS A rising star with lead roles in London and on Broadway and achieved chart-topping success as a recording artist. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £21/£19.50, 01432 340555.

MUSIC WORKSHOPS Starting Wed 10 September CALLING ALL SECRET SINGERS! Ross Penyard Singers are a very friendly, mixed, non-audition choir and are recruiting in all voices. A range of musical styles, old and new, no need to read music. Ashfield Park School, Redhill Rd, Ross-on-Wye, 7-9pm, 01531 828057 or 01531 634675, www.rosspenyardsingers.org.uk

Griots Arts Black History Month Events. in association with Diverse Cymru, Maad Klubb & WUBWUBWUB Don’t hide your voice away!

Ross Penyard Singers are a very friendly, mixed, non-audition choir and we are recruiting in all voices. Have fun on Wednesdays, singing a range of musical styles.

Wednesday 29 October, 7-9pm

POP-UP POETRY Featuring Canada’s leading spoken word artist

GREG FRANKSON

New term starts: Wednesday 10th September, 7-9pm Ashfield Park School, Redhill Rd, Ross-on-Wye Call Linda 01531 828057 or John 01531 634675 www.rosspenyardsingers.org.uk

Tomatitos, Hay-on-Wye Poetry, tapas and warm conversation. Admission by donation. Event Info: 07961 589616 marva@griotsarts.com www.griotsarts.com

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Sat 27 September A BMEMF WORKSHOP FOR SINGERS Music for Michaelmas. Tutor Patrick Craig explores music that features the words and actions of Angels, including works by Victoria, Palestrina, Lobo, Weelkes and others. Bartestree Village Hall, near Hereford, HR1 4BY. 10am-5pm. £16 for Early Music Forum members, £18 for non-members, £5 for students. Prior booking essential. Tel. Hannah Davies on 01432 341154 or email hannahjdavies34@gmail.com Details see www. bmemf.org.uk Sat 4 October NORTHERN HARMONY WORKSHOP A chance to sing with this fantastic choir and learn some of their repertoire. Clee St Margaret Village Hall, 2.30pm, £15/£5, 01584 823609. Arts Alive. TREVOR HEAD, TRAINING IN MUSICAL INSTRUMENT REPAIR 6 - 10 Oct - New Woodwind Foundation Course with Gary Mills. £605, past students may deduct 10%. 1 & 2 Nov - Update on Trombone (specialist course). Trevor Head, Llangunllo School, Llangunllo, Knighton, 01547 550622, email: trevorhead@btinternet.com CASTLE VOICES SINGING WORKSHOP Join us to explore vocal harmonies from around the world.  Tuesdays 6.30 to 8pm. Usually every week in school term, in top room at Three Tuns, Bishops Castle. Details: Anne Loughran 01547 520339 anneloughran@ gmail.co.uk Monday ALIVE & KICKIN’ CHOIR Coleg Powys (now NPTC), Brecon, 7-9pm, £5 public, £3 students/staff. tanyawalkermusic@hotmail.com Monday FUN & PLAY WITH RHYTHM & HARMONY And songs from all over. All taught by ear so no need to read music! Folk meet 8pm term time Mondays at the Methodist chapel in Leintwardine. Email charlotte@ charlottebulleymusic.info or call 01547 540603. Monday BANDAMANIA Traditional dance music from far and wide. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne 7.15pm, Sue Harris 01547 560950. Tuesday BANG ON DRUMS Drum circle. Black Lion, Bridge St, Hereford, 7-9pm, bring your own hand drums or drums and percussion instruments provided, 07870 747248, www.bangondrums.co.uk Tuesday WHITTON VOICES Mixed community choir. Songs from around the world, traditional and contemporary. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 8-10pm, £5. All welcome. Led by Sue Harris, 01547 560950. Tuesday DOLAU MIXTURES Mixed choir. Dolau Community Hall, near Llandrindod Wells, 8pm, 01597 851427. Wednesday ROCKSPRING COMMUNITY CHOIR All welcome particularly men! Minimal charge. Rockspring Community Centre, Ludlow. 01584 529053. Wednesday LUDLOW LARKS COMMUNITY CHOIR Led by Polly Bolton. Songs from around the world from the Beatles to Bulgaria. Ludlow Women’s Centre, 7.30pm-9.30pm. Polly on 01584 823609 or info@oakbarn.co.uk or check our website www.jollypages.co.uk/ larks Thursday fortnightly WILD ANGELS Informal community choir led by Sue Harris. All welcome. Songs from around the world. Llanidloes, 7.30-9.30pm 01686 625980. First Thursdays BLACK HILL TUNE CLUB 2pm at the Crown Inn Longtown. Free. 01432 263495.

Friday MUSIC TIME A session of music and movement for the under 5s and their parents. The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury, 10.30am-11.30am, £5 per child, 01743 234970. Friday FAMILY MUSIC MAKERS Fun sessions for parents and toddlers 12.30-2pm, £4 per adult and child pair, under 1s free. The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.

SESSIONS First Saturday OPEN MIC NIGHT The Greyhound, Llangunllo, 9pm, 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 Acoustic session. The Bird in Hand, Coton Hill, Shrewsbury, 01743 357484, 9pm onwards. 3rd Saturday OPEN ACOUSTIC NIGHT Harp Inn, Glasbury-on-Wye, 8.30pm, free, 01497 847373. Every Sunday FOLK/ROOTS SESSION Stag, Llanidloes, 6.30pm, 01686 414824. Every Sunday SESSION The Old Mill, High Street, Llanidloes, 8pm. With tunes from many traditions, anything is welcome. 01686 412 008. www.oldmillbar.co.uk 2nd Sunday FOLK SESSION Powys Arms, Poolquay, near Welshpool, 7.30pm, 01691 831162. 2nd Sunday ACOUSTIC MUSIC SESSION Jill and Mark (from the Rhythm Thieves) hosting. All styles welcome. The Sun Inn, Leintwardine. 2nd & 4th Sunday OPEN MIC NIGHT George & Dragon, Knighton, 01547 528532. Last Sunday OPEN MIC The Herbert Arms, Kerry, 8pm, all welcome, 07970 135378. Last Sunday OPEN MIC NIGHT All welcome. The Retreat, Ledbury, 01531 632766. Every Monday ACOUSTIC NIGHT The Golden Lion Hotel, Llandysilio, near Welshpool, 01691 830295. Every Monday BLUES & COUNTRY JAM NIGHT The Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford, 9pm, 01952 610888. Every Monday OPEN MIC NIGHT Bull Inn, Shrewsbury, 01743 344728. Every Monday nights BRECON TOWN BAND Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7-9pm. 07779 390954. Every Tuesday BLUES NIGHT The Golden Lion Hotel, Llandysilio, 01691 830295. Every Tuesday TUESDAY JAM SESSION The Falcon Hotel, Bromyard, 8-11pm, 01885 483034. Every Tuesday OPEN MIC All welcome, from about 9pm. The Retreat, Ledbury, 01531 632766. Every Tuesday OPEN MIC NIGHT Hosted by Pete Keeley and Dangerous Dave. The Back Bar, The King’s Head, Bishop’s Castle, 9pm onwards, 01588 630770. 3rd Tuesday FOLK NIGHTS The Crown Inn, Longtown. Register for e-Newsletter john.baxter87@btinternet.com Last Tuesday JAM SESSION Beer In Hand, Eign St, Hereford, 8pm. Last Tuesday JAZZ NIGHT The Golden Lion Hotel, Llandysilio,Oswestry, 01691 830295. Every Wednesday MAINSTREAM JAZZ NIGHT The Dragon Hotel, Montgomery, 8pm, 01686 668359.

Every Wednesday ACOUSTIC NIGHT Baskerville Hall Hotel, near Hay-on-Wye, 8.30pm, 01497 820033. First Wednesday SONG AND GUITAR SESSION Red Lion, Llanidloes. 07445 338949. First Wednesday JAZZ NIGHT The Golden Lion Hotel, Llandysilio, 01691 830295. Every Wednesday TELFORD ACOUSTIC CLUB The Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford, 9pm, 01952 610888. First Wednesday HEREFORD BLUEGRASS SESSION The Victory, 88 St Owen St, Hereford, 8pm, details from Martin 01432 342018 or 07846 669890. Every Wednesday FOLK SESSION Railway Inn, Forden, near Welshpool, 8pm, 01938 580120. Every Wednesday ACOUSTIC, CONTEMPORARY & TRADITIONAL FOLK SESSIONS Knighton Hotel, Broad St, Knighton, 8.30pm, details from Terry, 01547 530588. Every Wednesday ACOUSTIC SESSION Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 8.45pm, 01531 632250. 2nd Wednesday STRANGE KIN BLUES SESSION Primarily blues, but all styles welcome. Raven, Welshpool, 8pm, email blue.raven@hotmail.co.uk free. 2nd Wednesday OPEN MIC NIGHT Stockton Cross Inn, Kimbolton, near Leominster, 8.30pm, 01568 612509. 2nd Wednesday JAM SESSION White Horse Inn, Clun, 8.30pm onwards. 01588 640305. 3rd Wednesday FOLK/ACOUSTIC SESSION Any style, Crown Inn, Clunton, 9pm, 01588 660226. Every Thursday JAZZ JAM Queen’s Head, St James St, Monmouth, 01600 712767. 1st Thursday SESSION The Alma, Linton, 8.30pm, all welcome, 07779 144005. 1st Thursday MUSIC SESSION All styles welcome. Horse & Jockey Inn, Knighton, 8.30pm-till late. More info 01547 520062. 1st Thursday OPEN MIC NIGHT The Bridge, Tenbury Wells, call to book your slot, all welcome, 01584 810434. 3rd Thursday FOLK SESSION King’s Head, Cross St, Tenbury Wells, 07721 58766. 3rd Thursday FOLK NIGHT Castle Inn, Knucklas, 7pm till late, 01547 528223. 3rd Thursday OPEN MIC Spread Eagle, King St, Hereford, phone to book a slot, 01432 272205. 4th Thursday ACOUSTIC MUSIC The Sun, High St, Clun, 9pm. Contact Dave Wright 01588 640552. Every Friday THE HOTSPUR SESSIONS Join in on our relaxed, creative music evening, or come along to listen. Aero-Club, Shobdon Airfield, 7.30pm, 01568 708783. 1st Friday ACOUSTIC SESSION The Unicorn, Corve St, Ludlow, 8:30pm. Contact: Ann Gray 01584 879 348. 1st Friday FOLK SESSION Led by The Pedigrees, Spread Eagle, King St, Hereford, 01432 272205. 3rd Friday TRADITIONAL SESSIONING & LIVE BANDS Llanfyllin Workhouse, 01691 649062. 3rd Friday ACOUSTIC FOLK MUSIC & SONG SESSION The New Inn, Bartestree, Hereford. Last Friday OPEN MIC NIGHT With Mark from the Rhythm Thieves. Sun Inn, Leintwardine, 8pm, 07885 467673. 5th Friday SESSION Nelson Inn, Ludlow, 01584 872908.

VENUES

APPLETREE, 15 Lower Galdeford, Ludlow, 01584 318015 ASSEMBLY ROOMS, Mill Street, Ludlow 01584 878141 BARRELS, St Owen Street, Hereford 01432 274968 BASKERVILLE ARMS, Clyro, near Hay-on-Wye 01497 820670. BASKERVILLE HALL HOTEL, Clyro Court, near Hay-onWye 01497 820033. BELL HOTEL, Commercial St, Newtown 01686 625540 BAYHORSE INN, BROMYARD 01885 482600. BELL INN, Etnam St, Leominster 01568 612818 THE BRIDGE HOTEL, Tenbury Wells 01584 810434. THE BRIDGE, Ludlow 01584 872963 BLACK LION, Bridge St, Hereford, 01432 266000 CARAD, East St, Rhayader, 01597 810192 CHARLTON ARMS, Ludlow, 01584 872813 CONQUEST THEATRE, Bromyard, 01885 488575 THE COURTYARD, Edgar St, Hereford. 01432 340555 THE DUKES ARMS, Presteigne 01544 267318 DUN COW, Shrewsbury 01743 356408 THE EXCHANGE, Newtown 01686 621814. GARWAY VILLAGE HALL, Hereford 01981 580056 THE GEORGE & DRAGON, Knighton 01547 528532 GLEANINGS, near Bishop’s Castle, 01743 891412 THE GOLDEN CROSS INN, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford 01432 880274. GRAPE VAULTS, Broad St, Leominster 01568 611404. THE GRANARY, Leominster 01568 614290. THE GROVE HOTEL, Belle Vue, Shrewsbury, 01743 271227 THE HARP INN, Glasbury-on-Wye 01497 847373 THE HERDSMAN, Widemarsh St, Hereford, 01432 277330 HOLLY BUSH INN, Near Hay-on-Wye, 01497 847371. HOPE & ANCHOR, Rope Walk, Wye St, Ross-on-Wye. 01989 563003. HOTSPUR CAFE & BAR, Shobdon Airfield 01568 708783. HUNDRED HOUSE INN, Purslow, 01588 660541 KNIGHTON & DISTRICT COMMUNITY CENTRE, Knighton 07751 221487. THE LAKESIDE CAFÉ, Llandrindod Wells, 01597 825679 LICHFIELD VAULTS, Church St, Hereford. 01432 266821 LION BALLROOM, Broad St, Leominster. 01568 611588 THE LOWFIELD INN, Marton, Welshpool 01743 891313 LUDLOW BREWING COMPANY, The Railway Shed, Ludlow 01584 873291 THE MALTHOUSE, Ironbridge, 01952 433712 MINER’S ARMS, Priest Weston 01938 561352 NELSON INN, Ludlow 01584 872908 OAKENGATES THEATRE, Telford. 01952 619020 THE OLD MILL, High Street, Llanidloes 01686 412008 THE OXFORD ARMS, Duke St, Kington 01544 230322 THE PLOUGH INN, Whitecross Road, Hereford 01432 343360 THE RETREAT, Ledbury, 01531 632766. ROSE & CROWN, Tenbury Wells, 01584 811336 ROYAL FOUNTAIN, Cleobury Mortimer 01299 272720 ROYAL OAK, Presteigne, 01544 260842. TALBOT HOTEL, Tregaron, 01974 298719 THEATR BRYCHEINIOG, Canal Wharf, Brecon 01874 611622 THE HAFREN, Llanidloes Road, Newtown 01686 614555 THE THREE ELMS, Hereford. 01432 273338. THREE TUNS, Bishop’s Castle. 01588 638797 THE VICTORY, 88 St Owen St, Hereford 01432 274998 VOLUNTEER, Harold St, Hereford 01432 276189. WHITEHORSE INN, The Square, Clun. 01588 640305.

band directory APPLEBY KINSEY 4-piece acoustic jazz, contemporary folk, singer-songwriter group: acoustic guitar, saxophones, flute double bass, beautiful female lead vocals. Collectively we produce a different kind of purely acoustic sound, one that is familiar enough to be instantly accessible, while being original, sophisticated, and played with great instrumental skill, to grab and hold on to the audience’s attention. Perfect for your special occasion. Visit www.applebykinsey.com for music/details/contact. ARTHUR MILLS & THE BLACK EYE FRIDAYS Acoustic/Folk 4 piece band playing lively original songs, with varied influences, and given an original edge. Please visit our website to watch our videos and enjoy 4 songs recorded in the ‘Shed of Dreams’. www.arthurmills.com Contact : info@arthurmills.com or phone Eggy : 07976 433753. THE BAGGAGE HANDLERS - acoustic duo playing classic covers from the likes of R.E.M. to Johnny Cash, Snow Patrol to The Jam. We can be contacted at www.facebook.com/thebaggagehandlers www.myspace.com/baggagehandlersmusic or simply ring 07824 787168. MARTIN BLAKE: Fingerpickin’ good guitar, banjo and vocals, solo or with a variety of bands from duo to six piece, including Whiskey River (5/6 piece playing swamp music from America’s Deep South with fiddle, Cajun accordion and sax), The Whiskey River Boys (duo version of the same), The Grass Snakes (5 piece trad bluegrass band with high lonesome harmony vocals), Blakes III (an eclectic acoustic trio with fiddle, clarinet, guitar and 3 part harmony) and The Blake Plowman Hot Band (red hot 4 piece rocking country band). Pubs, Clubs, Weddings, Divorces, etc. Contact: 07846 669890 or 01432 342018. Email: info@martinblake.org Website: www.martinblake.org RUTH BOWEN'S Gardenia Swing - smooth vocals/d.bass led jazz & swing. From duo to sextet. 01874 690502 or email ruthbowenjazz@btinternet.com, website www.ruthbowenjazz.com CUCKOO ALE CEILIDH BAND Not just an ordinary ceilidh band, but an extraordinary ceilidh band! Squeeze box, keyboard and percussion with expert calling. See www. cuckooaleband.co.uk or email bev.langton@talk21.com or phone 07799 408297. CUCKURIOSITY A dynamic Ceilidh duo featuring Bev calling and Ray on his digital melodeon. A classy act which is versatile, flexible, requires minimum space and can set up in double quick time. Ideal for weddings, corporate events, marquees and venues without a stage. See and hear more on www.raybevlangton.com For bookings contact us at bev.langton@talk21.com THE DETAILS Acoustic Folk-Art band formed around highly original songwriters Andy Morton and Dave Carroll. Songs to savour range from the heartfelt to the hilarious; from delta blues through wistful ballads to pacey rockers. A listening band (or duo) for pubs, clubs, arts centres, book fairs, festivals. See and hear more on www.thedetails.org. uk and www.facebook.com/thedetails2 Tel 01531 670623 or email david@carroll.org.uk DEJA VU has grown and now features a talented girl singer, Hanah B, to enhance their nostalgic blend of 60s/70s pop and rock classics with soul and blues. Contact Bill Pitt on 01584 819394.

DREWS BREW – hear the harmony, feel the beat. 3 piece band bringing you songs from Eagles, Lady Antebellum, Queen, Blondie, Amy Macdonald, Alan Jackson, KT Tunstall and more. So, sit and listen or party the night away. Contact: drewsbrew@icloud.com Richard on 01885 489119 or Peter on 0777 0851450 FLATWORLD Roots ‘n’ grooves from Eastern Europe and beyond. Lively five-piece band with magnificent tunes and kicking rhythm for your festival, wedding, party or pub. Also circle dancing with caller. Contact Neil on 01684 569611 or 07866 021489; visit www.flat-world.org.uk or email info@flatworld.org.uk THE FLOK Duo/Trio/Band suitable for most occasions. Kate Thomas lends her stunning voice to a refreshing mix of material from the likes of KT Tunstall, Pink and Mumford & Sons, ably supported by Dave Luke (guitar/mandolin/vocals) and a solid but subtle rhythm section. Dave 07967 029159 Kate 07817 019918 daveluke1@hotmail.com - or like us on Facebook! 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! HOT FEAT Sensational seven-piece soul band performing covers of all the soul greats, including Aretha, James Brown, Wilson Pickett and Sam and Dave. As well as more recent artists like Adele and Amy Winehouse. Tel: 07984 816847 or www.hotfeat.org.uk THE JOHN HARDMAN BAND Uncompromising Power Rock and Heavy Blues. We play some Jimi, Rory, BB, Tull, Zep, Stones, Who, Steppenwolf, some originals and much more. We are an experienced gigging band and will play private parties, pubs, festivals, stadiums. Give Mick a ring on 0786 4705156 or www.johnhardmanband See on myspace.com/johnhardmanband KEYGREEN Original music featuring vocal harmonies, guitar, piano sax, and clarinet. Herefordshire based brother and sister duo Tom and Nicky Jaques. A unique full sound for live music venues, festival gigs and private bookings. Contact Nicky or Tom for more info. www.keygreenmusic.co.uk nickyjaquesmusic@gmail.com www.facebook.com/KeyGreenMusic 07817268689 / 07837713384 LE FREAK Amazing 4 piece party funk band featuring music from Chic, James Brown, KC and the Sunshine Band, Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder. Great band for any dance event. Includes disco for non stop music. Hear us on soundcloud.com/lefreak357066067 or phone Nick on 01981 540348 or 07952 415487. LITTLE RUMBA A classy four piece band featuring Hugh, John, Jacqui & Pete, from The Tango Band and The Rumbajax, playing moody, melancholy music everything from East European and South American to the Blues. Viola, violin, accordion, saxophones, guitar, vocals and bass. 01547 520339 www.littlerumba.com MELOMANICS Really fun duo, trio, or full Ceilidh band, more than just great music - stilts as well if appropriate! Modern, traditional and original tunes with a cosmopolitan flavour. (Specialité: Timoléon pour vos soirées Françaises). Ideal for parties, weddings, fund raising events, festivals, shows, pubs, restaurants etc. For info call Tim on 01743 719438 or Rich 01743 718612, email tim@melomanics. co.uk, website www.melomanics.co.uk

A MONTH OF SUNDAYS With electric and acoustic guitars, mandolin, harmonicas, pipes, percussion and vocals, this Ledbury-based four/five piece ensemble plays fresh interpretations of folk, jazz and blues classics with a sprinkling of effulgent originals thrown in for good measure. For festivals, parties and pub bookings, Nick Trigg on 07938 889976, email isoundprooftrigg@hotmail.co.uk or efsl.porter@btinternet.com website amos-uk.co.uk facebook.com/amonthofsundaysuk MOSTLY JOHN CEILIDH BAND Cast aside that economic gloom. Why not let our merry minstrels, aided by the lovely Pammy (“no, no, no!”) restore your joie de vivre at your party, wedding or knees-up. Contact John 01588 661096. MUCH ADO - The band for your ceilidh or barn dance. 5-piece band with caller for ceilidhs, barn dances, weddings, parties, shows, fetes, etc. Contact Alan Oberman 01982 570432, email alan.oberman@gmail.com or Peter Watts 01497 831424, email peterwatts135@btinternet.com. See website www.muchadoband.com OVER THE HILLBILLIES - Lively, foot stomping, rip-roaring band performing everything from Led Zep to Kylie, Dolly to Motorhead, and Blur to the Bee Gees. With a look fashioned straight from “Deliverance”, playing on a banjo, fiddle, tea-chest bass, drums, harmonicas, geeetar and a suitcase(!) we are perfect for pubs, festivals and anything else that involves drinking and dancing. For bookings call Linda on 01686 670409 or find us on Facebook.com/ Over-the-Hillbillies. YEEEEEEHAAAAAA! RAY STROUD Respected electro-acoustic finger style guitarist/singer. Huge repertoire of songs and tunes from 60s-90s and originals plus ragtime and country picking. Sets to suit venue - folk, roots, jazzy pop, soft rock, or a mixture. Also available in the duo Thyme Bandits and four piece power pop Hush. Friendly and professional. Call 07962 916333 or email raystrack@talo5.plus.com http:// www.bandmix.co.uk/ray-stroud 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 SEAN SAYE Music from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. Great party music, capturing the retro vibe. Contact tel: 07588 409059 or email seansaye@yahoo.co.uk. Website www.seansaye.com. SIR DANCELOT Traditional dance music for any occasion with/without caller. Fiddle, mandolin, concertina, guitar, cittern, banjo, whistles. http://sirdancelot.co.uk. Contact (01686) 411147/621156 or 07843 440789 or info@sirdancelot.co.uk SILVER BRANCH Ceilidh/folk band, complete with caller and PA system. Multi-instrumental 5-piece band playing traditional Irish/world music and contemporary tunes. David: 01981 540832, Anna: 07980 961187. SLIPPERY SLOPE Silly, melancholy and beautiful music played on accordion, fiddle, guitar and steel pan. From ska to klezmer via a Parisian cafe and a Russian vodka bar. For more info please call Jo or Ben on 01981 510136 see www.slipperyslope.org.uk or email slipperyslope@ hotmail.com

SOUL SUPPLY 6-piece soul, Motown and R & B Party Band. Guaranteed to turn your event into a hive of nonstop dance floor activity. Available for weddings, parties and corporate events. Full PA, lights, staging and disco as required. 079905 75531 or 01568 708868 www.soulsupplyband.co.uk info@soulsupplyband.co.uk SPIRIT OF TANGO Stylish café-jazz trio with a Latin/ French flavour featuring Phil Bond (accordion), Dave Carroll (guitar), and Mike Green (double bass).Polished, earcatching performances in styles from samba to Django unfailingly provide a lively ambience at private parties, weddings and corporate functions. Check us out at www.spiritof tango.co.uk Tel 01531 670623 or email david@carroll.org.uk STOMPING GROUND Lively 3 piece covers band. Classic soul, rock ‘n’ roll, funk, classic pop (Tom Jones, Spencer Davis etc). Fronted by drummer vocalist Richie Lund ex Soul Survivors. Just give us a corner of your bar or lounge and we WILL entertain you. Ideal for parties. Contact Richie 01584 811500 / 07817 620644 www.stomping-ground.co.uk THE SULTANA BROTHERS Fine R&B from one of the best bands around! The ultimate hip swingin’, foot tappin’ party band - guaranteed to help you dance the night away. For bookings/enquiries contact Phil 07791 129391 or Adam 07855 037092. Website www.thesultanabrothers.vpweb. co.uk or find us on Facebook.com/thesultanabros STEADY EDD & THE BOOGIEMEN Boogie Woogie and its best, jazz and soul - let the good times roll! Contact Edd, on 01432 769077, www.steadyedd.co.uk TROVATORI Classical singers Darren and Caroline perform opera and musicals through to modern ballads and folk accompanied on guitars. Live, stylish and bespoke entertainment. www.trovatori.com Tel: 07971 880794 or email mail@trovatori.com THE TRENSETTS ROCK BAND: Good dancin’ good listenin’. Real authentic music. For parties, weddings, clubs, pubs. Reasonable fees. Contact Gwyn on 01686 625665 /07831 557292. THE VILLAGE QUIRE - a reputation for spine-tingling harmony singing with all the emotional clout, subtlety of expression and love of life that you get when voices are raised together in song. Music from and inspired by the folk harmony, west gallery and shape note traditions all woven together with words and stories performed by actor Phil Smith. New show for 2014. ‘Precious Bane’ by Mary Webb: “Phil Smith injects a gamut of humanity ... The Village Quire deliver with conviction and gusto ... authentic passion and the enduring quality of the original prose.” (Mike Lewis) (01497) 847676 www.villagequire.org.uk TRIO TANGENTE Violin and vocal led spicy fun energetic Latin/Tango/Hot Club/ Gypsy influenced band. For all occasions. Contact Faith 07870 320022. PAUL WRIGHTSON Professional singer-guitarist with extensive repertoire; pop, rock, blues, standards, instrumentals and original compositions. Accomplished performer with wide experience of functions, parties and festivals. Tel 01584 876584, mobile 07729 059847, email paul.wrightson@gmail.com XL'S Maximum R'n'B, Feelgood Rock & Roll. 01588 650686. ZIGGY STARDUST EXPERIENCE The Spiders from Kington play early Bowie; from “Space Oddity” to “Aladdin Sane” in full costume! Available for festivals, gigs and parties. Release Your Inner Starman Let All The Children Boogie! Call Richie Cotterill on 07777 661252.

theatre A Doll’s House

PERFORMANCE

Wed 3 - Sat 6 September TWELFTH NIGHT TWO SCORE YEARS AND TEN are using a collective lifetime experience totalling over 500 years to bring Shakespeare’s work very much to life. 3 & 4 Sept - Appletree Theatre, Ludlow, 0845 6801926. 5 Sept - Willow Globe, near Rhayader, 7pm, 01597 811487, www.shakespearelink.co.uk 6 Sept - Parish Room, Knighton-on-Teme 01584 78141. Fri 5 & Sat 20 September THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE WELSH Dating disaster Rhodri has achieved the impossible. He’s finally found the woman of his dreams, but can he escape from his Mam’s meddling ways? 5 Sept - Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £12/£10, 01600 772467. 20 Sept Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, 01874 611622. Fri 5, Sat 13, Fri 19, Sat 27 September & Wed 8 October THE FIGHT GAME + THE HUMAN ROCKET OWEN LEWIS’ PORTABLE THEATRE COMPANY presents a double bill of one-act plays. The Human Rocket follows five very ordinary people as their paths cross in a local pub. The Fight Game explores the fragility of the human psyche through the eyes of a champion boxer. 5 Sept - Appletree Theatre, Ludlow. 13 Sept - Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 19 Sept - The Adam Ballroom, Lion Hotel, Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury. 17 Sept - The Willow Gallery, Oswestry. 8 Oct - The Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton. Sat 6 September KEN MAYBURY The mysterious and hilarious world of stage hypnotism. For 18 years +. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm, 01584 811442. Mon 15 - Sat 20 September PETER JAMES: THE PERFECT MURDER A highly entertaining dark comedy thriller about a suburban murder which has been acclaimed by audiences around the country. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, £27-£17, 01743 281281.

Tues 16 - Sat 20 September THE CANARY GIRLS YOUNG BLOODS THEATRE COMPANY. Nearly 4000 women filled shells with explosives in the munitions factory in Rotherwas, Hereford during WWI. Stories are told on stage by a new company specialising in presenting the county’s history and heritage. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £14/£12, 01432 340555.

Wed 17 September AUSTEN’S WOMEN In this one-woman production, actress Rebecca Vaughan revisits some of the most rewarding moments from works in the Austen canon. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 8pm, £12/£10 or 4 tickets for £36, 01584 878141. Thurs 18 - Sat 20 & Thurs 25 - Sat 27 September SWEENEY TODD LADS PRODUCTION. Market Theatre, Ledbury, £10, students £5, 07967 517125. Thurs 26 September A DOLL’S HOUSE Torvald and Nora Helmer have it all: a loving marriage, three beautiful children and a secure financial future. But Nora has a secret, and the arrival of an unexpected visitor on Christmas Eve theatrens to tear their lives apart. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, 01874 611622. Wed 1 October CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC Includes four world class, award-winning entertainers performing everything from stage filling illusions to magic right in the palm of the hand. Along with live video feed, fiery pyrotechnics and stunning lighting. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £19/£17, family ticket £65, 01432 340555. Fri 3, Sat 4, Fri 10 - Sun 12 October MY BIG FAT COWPAT WEDDING KALI THEATRE COMPANY/BLACK COUNTRY TOURING. A celebration of a mixed marriage between a country girl and a lad from the city, with all their friends and family. What could possible go wrong? A fun, light-hearted exploration of relationships across the divides of rural/urban, race and gender. For ages 12+. 3 Oct - The Talbot Theatre, Whitchurch, 7.30pm, £8/£7/£5/£25, 01948 660660. 4 Oct - Shipton VH, 7pm, £8/£8/£25, 01694 771790. 10 Oct - Priest Weston VH, 7.30pm, £8/£5, 01938 561425. 11 Oct - Farlow & Oreton VH, 8pm, £8/£5, 01746 718642. 12 Oct - Bodenham Parish Hall, 8pm, £8/£5/£25, 01568 797404. Arts Alive. The Canary Girls

Fri 4 October BANE 1, 2 WHITEBONE PRODUCTIONS. Multi-award winning one-man comedy with a live guitar soundtrack. Bane is akin to a Raymond Chandler novel, spliced together with a Quentin Tarrantino movie. For ages 12+. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 8pm, £12/£6, 07967 517125. Arts Alive. Fri 4 & Tues 7 October MY DEAREST GIRLS: HELEN’S STORY FRANCESCA MILLICAN SLATER. Based on real letters sent between six young Shropshire women friends between 1917-1920, Helen’s Story is a 30 minute piece that tells the tale of one of them; a famer’s daughter near Much Wenlock. 4 Oct - Pentabus Theatre, Bromfield, 12pm, 2pm & 4pm, free, 01584 856564. 7 Oct - Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery, 01743 258885. Arts Alive. Wed 8 & Thurs 9 October NOT ABOUT HEROES BLACKEYED THEATRE COMPANY. The unforgettable story of two of the finest ‘Great War’ poets, Wilfred Owen and Siegfried Sassoon, their friendship, their interdependency and their poetry. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £15/£14, 01432 340555.

MUSICAL THEATRE & OPERA September, October & November CARMEN MID WALES OPERA, directed by Jonathan Miller and translated by comedian Rory Bremner. 3, 5 & 6 Sept - Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 01686 614555. 15 Oct - Theatre Severn, Shrewsubyr, 01743 281281. 17 Oct - The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555. 4 Nov - Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 01873 850805. 13 Nov - Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 01874 611622.

Fri 12 September MOZARTISSIMO - AN EVENING OF MOZART OPERA Especially arranged for wind trio, soprano and baritone, this is an operatic journey into Mozarts arias and duets. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £14, 01600 772467. Sat 27 September ACIS & GALATEA MID WALES OPERA present Handel’s popular gem about love, loss and jealousy. A retelling of a Greek myth about a nymph who falls in love with a shepherd. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow7.30pm, £20, 01584 878141. Pre show talk at 6.30pm, free.

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Mon 22 - Wed 24 September HORRIBLE HISTORIES: BARMY BRITAIN It’s the horrible history of Britain with all the nasty bits left in! Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, £15, children £12, family of four £50, 01743 281281.

Andy and Mike’s Tick Tock Time Machine Mon 29 September - Sat 4 October FAME Based on the Oscar winning musical film and hugely successful TV series. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, £32-£15, 01743 281281.

CHILDREN’S THEATRE

Sat 13 September LEAPING FROG THEATRE ROTTO present Goggles, the wood frog who croons her nursery of jelly tadpoles to sleep - but that’s before a Boing and Doing on the yellow pond lily catapults her from her little pond into a much bigger one! The Courtyard, Hereford, 2.30pm, £8/£7, 01432 340555. Sun 21 September ANDY AND MIKE’S TICK TOCK TIME MACHINE Starring Andy Day from Andy’s Wild Adventures alongside comedy partner Mike James. Join them as they go on a marvellous adventure in a Time Machine. Suitable for anyone over 3 years and their families. The Courtyard, Hereford, 2pm, £12/£10, 01432 340555. Sun 21 September HUGLESS DOUGLAS BLUNDERBUS THEATRE. Hugless Douglas is a huggable, lovable bear who wakes up one morning in need of a hug. He tries to find the perfect one, but none of them seem quite right... For ages 3 - 7 years. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 1pm & 3.30pm, £8.50 adults, £7.50 children, 01982 552555.

Around the World in 80 Days

Sat 27 & Sun 28 September WHAT THE LADYBIRD HEARD Two crafty robbers, one tiny ladybird and a whole farmyard of fun! With live music, puppetry, plenty of audience participation and lots of laughs. The Courtyard, Hereford, Sat 11am & 2pm, Sun 12pm & 3pm, £11/£10, family ticket £40, 01432 340555. Sat 4 October LIANG AND THE MAGIC PAINTBRUSH CROOKED TIMBER THEATRE COMPANY. Liang dreams of being a painter but is too poor to buy himself a paintbrush. An inventive and gentle show combining puppets, origami, live painting and video images. Studio Theatre, The Courtyard, Hereford, 2.30pm, £8/£7, 01432 340555. Wed 8 October AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS OXFORDSHIRE THEATRE COMPANY & CHIPPING NORTON THEATRE. A joyfully frenetic whirlwind of a show, full of daft Victorian invention, daring deeds and downright silliness. For adults and families ages over 7 years. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7pm, £13/£11, £8 children aged 7-16 years, 01982 552555.

DRAMA WORKSHOPS

Tues 16 September AUDITIONS For Theatre Severn’s pantomime, ‘Peter Pan’. The theatre is looking for young actors and actresses to join the cast in a variety of roles. The Priory School, Longden Rd, Shrewsbury, 3.45pm, 01743 281281. HAY SENIOR YOUTH THEATRE For 12-17 year olds. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye. Call Janine Sharp on 07733 055430 for details or to express an interest. MID POWYS YOUTH THEATRE Tuesdays Junior Youth Theatre 8-11, 4.15pm-5pm. 11-14 years, 5.15pm-6.15pm. Wyeside Arts Centre, Builth Wells Senior Youth Theatre 14+ 7pm-9.30pm. The Drama Centre, Llandrindod Wells. Contact Ralph Bolland on 07810 350994. Mondays NO STRINGS ATTACHED Puppetry and Mask Theatre with The Fetch Theatre Co. 11-16, 6.30-8pm. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 01584 878141. Mondays APPLETREE JUNIOR YOUTH THEATRE Creative and inspiring drama workshops for children 7-11 years to develop performance skills, confidence, literacy and communication. 4.15pm-5.30pm, The Appletree Studio, 15 Lower Galdeford, Ludlow, SY8 1RU. £60 per term. office@appletreetheatre.co.uk or phone 01584 318015.

Mondays APPLETREE SENIOR YOUTH THEATRE Creative and inspiring drama workshops for children 11-16 years. Workshops run by professional actors and qualified

teachers. 5.45pm-7.00pm, The Appletree Studio, 15 Lower Galdeford, Ludlow, SY8 1RU. £60 per term. Email us at office@appletreetheatre.co.uk or phone 01584 318015. Mondays YOUTH THEATRE Conquest Theatre, Bromyard. Ages 6-11 4.30-5.30pm, ages 11-14 6-7.30pm, ages 14-18 7.30-9.30pm, 01432 340555. Mondays (during term time) BRYCHEINIOG YOUTH THEATRE Led by Andrew Sterry and Gareth Williams. Ages 9-12 6-7.15pm, ages 13-25 7.30-9pm. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 01874 611622. Tuesdays SENIOR YOUTH THEATRE The Courtyard, Hereford, £62 term, 01432 340555. Tuesdays THE ITC / IMPROV THEATRE For ages 11-25, £24 for 6 week block. SpArC, Bishop’s Castle, 3.45-5.15pm, 01588 630243. Tuesdays YOUTH THEATRE IN WIGMORE Wigmore group runs at Teme Valley Youth Project, 3.30-4.30pm for 6-11 year olds, 5-6.30pm for 11-16 years old. £40 per term. 01568 770110 or visit www.courtyard.org.uk Tuesdays YOUTH THEATRE Drama workshop for 7-14 year-olds after school. Ledbury Market Theatre, 01432 383663. Wednesdays KINGTON YOUTH THEATRE With Kington Primary School. Wed - Years 5 & 6, 4-5.30pm. Years 7,8 & 9 5.30-7pm. Senior 7.15pm-8.45pm, £40 per term, 01432 340555. Wednesdays THE COURTYARD KIDS For reception Year 2, led by Helen Durant, £65 per term. The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555. Wednesdays and Fridays INTERMEDIATE YOUTH THEATRE Year 10s Wed and Year 11s Fridays. The Courtyard, Hereford, £60 per term, 01432 340555.

Thursdays and Saturdays SHROPSHIRE YOUTH THEATRE Providing training in a range of theatre skills for ages 5-25. All abilities welcome. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury. Contact Maggie Love: 07813 026367. Every Thurs ADULT DRAMA CLUB AT THE GLOBE IN HAY for anyone interested in having fun trying out some performance skills with Janine Sharp. The Globe, Hay-onWye, 7-30pm-9-30pm. £6. Janine on 07733 055430. Thursdays LEINTWARDINE YOUTH THEATRE Run by Teme Valley Youth Project. For ages 11+. Leintwardine Community Centre, 4-5pm, 01568 770110. Thursdays LUDLOW DRAMA WORKSHOP For all ages: 16 + and adults, 7.30-9.30pm at Appletree Theatre, 15 Lower Galdeford, Ludlow SY8 1RU. Theatre & performance skills developed through improvisation workshops, led by experienced team of pro-am actors. Regular public performances; no experience needed. www.ludlowdramaworkshop.org.uk Contact 01588 673219 or 07811 164670. Thursdays IMPULSIVE THEATRE COMPANY Theatre games and performance to develop the fundamental skills of improvisation theatre, including teamwork, storytelling, character development and more. For ages 13-19. The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury, 5-6.45pm, 07916 277928. Fridays and Saturday JUNIOR YOUTH THEATRE For Year 3 - 9 led by either David Durant or Ellen Dorsett. The Courtyard, Hereford, £75 per term, 01432 340555. Saturdays PETERCHURCH DRAMA AND FUN CLUB Open to all abilities. For ages 6-12, 10am-11.30pm, £3 per session, 01432 340555. Every Saturday HAY YOUTH THEATRE AT THE GLOBE IN HAY for ages 7-11. Excl. half term, 10.30-12.30pm, £6. Loads of fun! Call Janine Sharp on 07733 055430.

word Poetry & Storytelling

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Sat 6 September WARTIME POETRY WITH OWEN SHEERS Live readings and discussion of war poetry across the centuries. Richard Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye, 7.30pm, £5, 01497 820322. Sat 6 September STORYTELLING An evening of fairy tales, myths and music with Carol Graham and composer Simon McCorry. Blue Ginger Gallery, near Malvern, 7.30pm, £7.50 in advance from www.blue-ginger.com Part of h.Art. Thurs 25 September ELVIS MCGONAGALL Stand-up poet, armchair revolutionary and recumbent rocker. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, 01743 281281.

Comedy

September & October COURTYARD COMEDY CLUBS 5 Sept - Featuring Katie Mulgrew, Paul Currie and Alex Smith. 19 Sept - Featuring Steve Bugeja, Tom Craine and Luke Honoratty. 3 Oct - Featuring Hayley Ellis, Omar Hamdi and Sally Anne Hayward. The Courtyard, Hereford, 8.30pm, £12.50, 01432 340555. Sun 7 September SEVERN JESTERS Featuring Caimh McDonnel, Peter Brush, Philberto and MC, Dan Nightingale. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £8, 01743 281281. Mon 8 September JETHRO Cornish comedy legend Jethro is back with his very own unique brand of irresistible West Country tales. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £19.50, 01743 281281. Tues 9 September AN EVENING WITH GERVASE PHINN Gervase, dubbed ‘the James Herriot of schools’ will share hilarious and sometimes poignant tales of life as a schools inspector in the Yorkshire Dales. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £17.50, 01743 281281. Thurs 11 September ROY CHUBBY BROWN As politically incorrect as ever. Incredibly popular but not for those who are likely to take offense. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, 01874 611622. Fri 12 September JIM DAVIDSON Expect the most outrageous, hilarious and insightful show Jim has ever performed. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £25.50/£21, 01743 281281. Sun 21 September MARCUS BRIGSTOCK: JE M’ACCUSE - I AM MARCUS Podium dancer, oil rig worker, food addict, musical theatre enthusiast, posh, eco-hypcrite, ex-Goth and awardwinning comedian. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 8pm, £15, 01600 772467.

Wed 24 September BRIDGET CHRISTIE: A BIC FOR HER If you think you’d enjoy a 43 year old woman shouting about gender inequality, in a Gloucester accent, then this is definitely the show for you! Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £14/£13, 01743 281281. Fri 26 September WYESIDE COMEDY CLUB Wyeside, Builth Wells, 8pm, £8 in advance, £10 on the door, 01982 552555. Sat 27 September KATHERINE RYAN - GLAM ROLE MODEL A dude who is fast becoming a recognisable face on British TV. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £12, 01600 772467. Mon 29 September MARK STEEL Radio 4 favourite Mark Steel brings his award-winning show to Hereford, as he travels around the country researching the history and culture of each town he gigs in. The Courtyard, Hereford, 8pm, £15/£14, 01432 340555. Sat 4 October DAVE GORMAN A brand new live show that promises more of his unique blend of stand-up comedy and visual story-telling as Dave Gorman Gets Straight to the Point (The Power Point). The Courtyard, Hereford, 8pm, £21, 01432 340555.

Talks

Tues 2 September & Tues 7 October BRECKNOCK DECORATIVE & FINE ART SOCIETY 2 Sept - The Art of William Hogarth: Gin and Harlots’. 7 Oct - Faber and Faber: It’s History and Designs’. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 2.30pm, £7.50, visitors welcome, £40 subscriptions for the year, 01874 625679. Fri 5 September HAY: LANDSCAPE, LITERATURE AND THE TOWN OF BOOKS A look at the past, present and future of Hay over a glass of wine, with author Jim Saunders to mark the release of his latest book. Richard Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye, 6pm, free, 01497 820322.

Sat 6 September MUCH ADO ABOUT MUTTON: BOB KENNARD Launch of this new colour book, telling the fascinating story of mutton and how to enjoy it now. The author has worked in food and farming in the Welsh Marches for 26 years. Dolau Community Hall, 7-9pm, free admission. Refreshments and brief talk by local author Bob Kennard. Or meet the author on Ludlow Books’ stand at Ludlow Food Festival, 12-14 September. www.AboutMutton.com Thurs 11 September THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE LECUTRE Given by Frank Prinz-Wondollek. Studio Theatre, The Courtyard, Hereford, 6.30pm, free, 01432 340555. Wed 10 September LUDLOW CIVIC SOCIETY LAR: The Future. With speakers Helen Hughes, Ken Pearce and Tony Blench. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 6.30pm, 01584 878141. Starting Thurs 11 September CASTLES OF THE WELSH BORDERS From pre-Conquest earthwork defences to 15th century show castles with tutor David Whitehead. 7 sessions. Workers Educational Association - Leominster Branch. Leominster Community Centre, 2-4pm, 01568 620486. Sat 13 Sept THE HONEST HERETIQUE Rev’d Dr John Morgans introduces William Erbury, a radical theologian who lived in the 1600s and whose unorthodox views caused him to labelled ‘mad’. Maesyronnen Chapel, Glasbury-on-Wye, 6.30pm, free. Further details 01497 847656.

Sat 13 September TONY JACKLIN & WILLIE THORNE As ‘Snooker Willie’ is a self-proclaimed golfing nut and a great friend of Tony, the pair will no doubt have some great stories to tell. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281.

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Mon 15 September PYRAMIDS AND THEIR USES By Mike Barron. Grange Road Community Centre, Grange Rd, Bishop’s Castle, 01588 630648. Hosted by Quest. Mon 15 September ROSS CLASSICAL MUSIC SOCIETY ‘When Gustav met Mahler’. A tale of passion and scandal in 19th century Vienna. With speaker Michael Aston. Christ Church, Edde Cross St, Ross-on-Wye, 7.30pm, 01989 567750. Tues 16 September LOST LAKE OF MONMOUTH With archaeologist, Stephen Clarke. Garway Village Hall, 7.30pm, free to members, £3 non-members including refreshments. Garway Heritage Group. Wed 17 September FOOD AND SOCIETY IN AUSTEN’S ERA A free, pre-show talk (see Theatre Performance), by Christopher Sandrawich of the West Midlands Jane Austen Society, on his latest research paper. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7pm, 01584 878141. Wed 17 September LEINTWARDINE HISTORY SOCIETY Colonel Colvin. A talk by Barney Rolfe-Smith. Leintwardine Community Centre, 7pm, coffee, wine etc, visitors £4, 01547 540334. Wed 17 September NADFACE Teme Valley Decorateve & Fine Arts Society lecture. ‘Your Country Needs You’ - Art and Design of WWI. Talk by Mr James Taylor, former curator of the National Maritime Museum. Thurs 18 September HEREFORD CIVIC SOCIETY - QUESTION TIME Chaired by Jake Bharier and on the panel will be Cllr Tony Johnson, Herefordshire Council; Liz Morawiecka, Here4Hereford; and Cllr. Anthony Powers, Leader of It’s Our County. St John’s Methodist Church, St Owen St, Hereford, 7pm refreshments, 7.30pm start. Fri 19 September THE CHAINED LIBRARY AT HEREFORD CATHEDRAL Dr Rosemary Firman, Cathedral librarian will give a talk for new volunteers and other guests about the remarkable survival of the library and its current use. Hereford Cathedral, 10.30am-12pm, £5 per person, free to volunteers, 01432 374225. Sat 20 September HERFORD ARTS AND CRAFT SOCIETY: FACE LIFT A lecture by Professor Allen Fisher viewing Portrait Painting in an Age of Crowds. Studio Theatre, The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £8/£7, 01432 340555. Tuesday September 23rd at Ross Library VILLAGE WARDENS AND INDEPENDENT LIVING Sally Mayne of the British Red Cross. Ross Library, doors open at 7pm, talk starts at 7.30pm. £4 for members, £5 for visitors and free to students. Light refreshments are available and the funds raised go to improving facilities within Ross Library. Tues 23 September NORTH AMERICAN PLANTS IN BRITISH GARDENS A talk given by Dr Keith Ferguson. Wesleyan Church Hall, Hospital Rd, Builth Wells, 7.30pm followed by tea and biscuits. Builth Wells & District Gardeing Club, guests welcome, £5 annual membership.

Wed 24 September WHAT’S UP DOC? + BAMBOO & TEA Dr Steve Reynolds, an expert in all things nasty in the garden, so come armed with questions. Plus Mick Bay’s fishing trip to Assam in India. Lydbury North Village Hall, 7.30pm, visitors welcome, £3, 01588 620055. South West Shropshire Gardening Club. Starting Wed 24 September MODERNIST ART IN THE EARLY 20TH CENTURY With particular attention to seven important aspects of Modernist Art in Europe 1905-1945, with tutor Allen Fisher. 7 sessions. Leominster Community Centre, 10am-12pm, 01568 620486. Workers’ Educational Association Leominster Branch. Sun 28 September MORE TEA VICAR? Dad’s Army Vicar, Frank Williams offers a unique glimpse behind the scenes and other TV classics. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 4pm, £12.50/£10.50, 01600 772467. Sat 4 October DAVID WHEELER Talks about his experiences in Istanbul, ‘Teargas and Tulips’. St Andrew’s Church Hall, Presteigne, 7.30pm, £5 on the door.

Workshops & Courses Sun 7 September HARVESTING, SHARING AND CELEBRATION Emma Beynon. A fruitful writing session. Willow Globe, near Rhayader, 11am-5pm, 01597 811487, www.shakespearelink.co.uk

Until 25 October ORIEL DAVIES WRITING COMPETITION With the theme ‘A Sense of Place’, convened and judged by Chris Kinsey. Poems of up to 50 lines each; or prose pieces of up to 1000 words each. Full competition entry guidelines go to www.orieldavies.org or 01686 625041. Last Wed of each month POPUP POETRY - GRIOTS ARTS Tomatitos, 38 Lion St, Hay-on-Wye, HR3 5AA. Also featuring a visting poet with an open mic. Page and performance poets, call 07961 589616 to register for the open mic. Admission by donation, www.griotsarts.com AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL WRITING COURSE With tutor, Lara Clough. School of Education & Lifelong Learning/Aberystwyth University. This module is at CQFW Level 5. Sessions run 10.30am-12.30pm every Thursday during term time. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 01970 621580, www.aber.ac.uk/en/sell STORYTELLING WORKSHOPS at the Story Space Studio at Grange Court in Leominster. Explore the world of the Imagination and develop personal creativity. Full day sessions on 18 October. Also Community Arts Days, Birthday Parties, School Projects, Forest School and Tai Chi Movements for Well Being classes starting Tues 16 September 10-11am. www.storyspace.co.uk Every 2nd Mon SIGN CAFE Open to hearing or deaf people. Old Market Hall, Shrewsbury, 6pm, 07769 031619.

SPANISH CLASSES & LATIN AMERICAN CULTURE Mondays 6-7.30pm, advanced and Film Club. Wednesdays 11.30am-1pm, Intermediate. Castle Green Pavilion, Hereford. Email: pato@agua.nu, 07587 234720. LEARN SPANISH Every Tues - Beginners 7-8.30pm. Every Mon - Advance beginners 10am-12pm. Every Wed - Advance 10am12pm. Private classes also available. Tomatitos Hay on Wye, Mely 01497 820991, 07837 160505. Every Tues READING ROOM The Courtyard, Hereford, 10.30am-12.30pm, £48 per term, 01432 340555. First Wednesday of the month AYMESTREY POETRY GROUP The Riverside Inn, Aymestrey, 8pm. Tony Walton 01568 770177 or Meg Cox 01568 708160. First Wednesday of the month POETRY CAFE, Charlton Arms, Ludlow, 7.30pm, 01584 872813. 4th Thurs of each month HAY-ON-WYE AMNESTY GROUP The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7-8pm, 01497 821153. 4th Sunday of each month (excluding Bank Holidays) WINGED WORD Storytelling club, venue for the spoken word at the Six Bells, Bishop’s Castle, 8.00pm. Free. Mike 07816 133372. International Poetry Writers’ Collective: Abergavenny 01873 856350 Leominster Writers' Circle, Leominster Community Centre, 01568 610451. Mid-Border Arts Writers’ Circle, Presteigne 3rd Tue, Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm. 01544 260255 Tenbury Writers’ Group Tenbury Library, 01584 812585. Border Poets 01547 530380.

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grass roots Bikes on Trains E

VERY now and then, a group of us meet to go cycling after work. We usually end up at a pub for a meal before cycling home later in the evening.

It would be great to be able to hop, with bikes, on a local train and travel up the line to say Builth Wells. From Builth you can cycle along the Welsh National Cycle Route - the Lon Las Cymru – as far as Rhayader in just an hour or two, and from there, take the cycle path to the Elan Valley Dams. From this idea it’s only a small leap to people inventing new train/bike commutes to work as well. But the options for groups and even individual commuters wanting to take (non folding) bikes on trains are very limited. Train Operating Companies across the UK are usually only able to take a couple of bikes ‘subject to space being available,’ although reservation systems are improving and secure bike storage is also an option at larger stations. This being said, in almost every “you can’t do that” situation exceptions do exist. Here are some early pioneers of the bikes-on-trains revolution, which must surely come... Stuttgart, Germany The Stuttgart Rack Railway is known locally as Die Zacke and first opened in 1884. It connects the urban districts of Marienplatz and Degerloch in Stuttgart, and over its 2.2 km route, climbs a height of 205 m with a fantastic view of the city centre. Die Zacke is integrated with the metropolitan railway network of the Stuttgarter Straßenbahnen and is also a popular tourist attraction. In 1982 the railway network trialed a demonstration wagon designed specially to transport bicycles. This was so successful that it led to the permanent inclusion of this fantastic platform. Wonderful Copenhagen In 2010, Danish State Railways [DSB] first announced their intention to allow all bicycles to travel free on the red S-trains that serve Greater Copenhagen and suburbs. DSB have set a trend, making everyday journeys easier for Copenhageners and this has encouraged many more people to use their bicycles.

Massachusetts, US If you happen to be in Massachusetts, bikes are in. Negotiations began way back in 1977 between the cycle to work organisation Massbike and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). The very first step was a one off trial allowing bikes on two trains a day on weekends to and from Boston to Cape Ann. Progress getting a bikes on trains agreement was slow, but worth it, and nowadays Massbike works with the MBTA on the Bikes and Transit Committee that meets 4-6 times a year. Bicycles are allowed on the subway and Commuter Rail, although not at peak times, and there are also timetabled bike trains. Closer to Home? The Heart of Wales Line runs 120 miles between Swansea and Shrewsbury. Maybe this is the sort of line that might be better able to adapt to needs of cyclists etc than trains on the larger commercial routes? A community partnership of local councils, businesses, passenger groups and the rail industry, (called the Heart of Wales Line Forum) now have the support of Welsh Government for a 3-year development plan, starting with an extra train in May 2015. The next three years are a unique chance for communities to get involved in this process. To find out more about the Heart of Wales Line Forum follow @heartofwales1 on Twitter, Heart of Wales Line on Facebook or visit the Heart of Wales Line online at www.heart-of-wales.co.uk Rachel Francis

Green Events

Local Environmental Groups

September & October THE CARTSHED EVENTS 13 Sept - Fun in the Woods for children aged 5-11, 2-4.30pm, £10. 16 Sept - Gardening Course, encouraging wildlife in our garden/propagation. For all levels of experience, 10am-1pm, £35 including home made lunch. Every Wed & Thurs - Therapeutic power of woodland. Through green wood craft and cooking in the woods, 10am-3pm, £50 including transport from Hereford and Leominster. 4 Oct - Make your Own Knife (for over 16 years+). All at Newport House, Almeley, www.thecartshed. co.uk

Knighton Tree Allotments Trust (KTAT): Christine Baker 01547 529990. Presteigne Freegle (formerly Presteigne Freecycle) Terry Wells 07766 097600 www.freegle.in/presteigne Transition in Hay-on-Wye, Stephen Ainsleigh Rice, 01497 820332 and tthayonwye@googlemail.com Hay-on-Wye Friends of the Earth, meets on 3rd Thursday every month at Kilverts Hotel, Hay-on-Wye. 01497 82153 gareth@cyrusgardendesign.co.uk Hereford Christian Ecology Group, meets occasionally for talks and outings. 01432 279740Transition Ledbury Paul/ Beverley Kinnaird 01531 634788 or transitionledbury@googlemail.com. Transition Leominster, Regular meetings, contact Ann Ashley, 01885 420473 or Anne Adams, 01568 780886. Knucklas Castle Community Land Project (KCCLP), secretary Kevin Jones, 01547 520266, www,knucklascastle.org.uk, info@knucklascastle.org.uk Hereford Carbon Rationing Action Group www.carbonrationing.org.uk - Vey Straker - T: 01432 840955 - M: 07961 125470 - vey.straker@virgin.net Kington Local Environment & Energy Network (KLEEN) meets regularly 2nd Thursday of every month, 7.30pm, The Oxford Arms, Kington. Planning local action, supporting initiatives, open to all. Contact kleen@momentary-lapse.co.uk Teme Valley Environment Group - Anne-Mary Davies 01547 528833 Will O’Leary - 01547 528792 amdskyborry@hotmail.com www.tveg.org.uk Transition Presteigne meets first Thurs of every month, (except Jan, April & Aug), Wine Bar, Presteigne, 7.30pm, 01544 267768 or email transitionpresteigne@gmail.com Green Presteigne - Nigel Griffin - 01544 267437 nigel.griffin@btopenworld.com www.greenpresteigne. wikispaces.com. Ludlow LA 21 - David Currant - 01584 875501 davidcurrant@phonecoop.coop, www.ludlow21.org.uk Shrews. Friends of the Earth - http://www.shrewsfoe.org. uk- Frank Oldaker 01743 260971 frankoldaker@yahoo.co.uk Herefordshire Friends of the Earth - Paige Mitchell 01432 277857 - www.herefordshirefoe.org.uk co-ordinator@herefordshirefoe.org.uk Lightfoot Enterprises - The Old Primary School, Church St, Bishop’s Castle, Tel 01588 630683, E mail info@lightfoot.org.uk, www.lightfoot.org.uk Herefordshire Action for Mammals (HAM) Dave Smith, 7 Primrose Close, Hereford HR2 7QX. Tel. 01432 266937 davetreesmith@aol.com https://sites.google.com/site/herefordshiremammals/ Abergavenny & Crickhowell Friends of the Earth www.monmouthshiregreenweb.co.uk - Barry Greenwood 01873 852245, bgreenwood@ntlworld.com LLES – Llanidloes Energy Solutions - www.lles.co.uk Diana Berriman - 01686 411128 - office@lles.co.uk Brilley Mountain Eco - (Brilley and Michaelchurch Environment Group) - Peter Davies, 01497 831376, peterandgilldavies@hotmail.com Golden Valley Environment Group - Vanessa Hembling, 01981 550377, golden_valley@mail.com, www.goldenvalleyenvironmentgroup.org.uk Transition Hereford - Charlotte Lake 01432 343577 www.transitionhereford.org Rea Valley Environmental Group (ReaVEN) Aims to promote sustainability and environmental concerns throughout the Rea Valley. reaven@live.co.uk. Radnorshire Wildlife Trust - 01597 823298, info@rwtwales.org, www.rwtwales.org Presteigne Freecycle for Presteigne and surrounding area, groups.yahoo.com/group/presteignefreecycle. For other areas www.freecycle.org Upper Onny Wildlife Group. Meetings at The Crown Inn, Wentnor, Bishop’s Castle. Species surveys, recording and training (mostly summertime). John Muller email: jmuller983@gmail.com

Thurs 4 - Sat 6 September FESTIVAL OF FLOWERS Hereford Cathedral, 01432 374261. Sat 6 September & Sat 4 October CRAVEN ARMS FARMER’S MARKET The Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, 9am-1pm. Saturday 6th September OPEN DOORS AT HAY CASTLE Experience old-fashioned building crafts from throughout the ages. Find out more about fascinating historic materials, have a go at some of the techniques in one of our workshops, and meet the menacing Death Watch Beetle! Tours every hour. Hay Castle, Hay-on-Wye, 10am-4pm, Hay Castle Trust: 01497 820079. Sun 7 September HONOUR WALK The Ross Ramblers Association will be handling the walk which starts at the Memorial in The Prospect at 11am and finishes at The Hope & Anchor, Ross on Wye where refreshments will be available. Sponsored walk for British Legion, 01989 566301. Tues 9 September GARDENS AND COFFEE MORNING Coffee morning in the Wain House and walk around the gardens at Dewsall Court, Callow, Hereford, 10am to midday. £7.50 per person in aid of the Samaritans, Hereford Branch. Sat 13 & Sun 14 September A WALKING WEEKEND AROUND KNIGHTON Walk in the footsteps of King Offa and Owain Glyndŵr, join Rebecca Morris for a ‘long’ walk and hear about her 1000 mile walk around Wales. www.visitknighton.co.uk Sun 14 September APPLE DAY Orchard gathering and entertainment for all the family. Willow Globe, near Rhayader, 2pm, 01597 811487, www.shakespearelink.co.uk Thurs 18 - Sun 21 September KINGTON WALKING FESTIVAL 31 guided walks and two self-led walks. Walks for all abilities, ranging from a 40 mile section of Offa’s Dyke Path, to pub rambles, a Giant’s grave, a walk at dusk and Riddles on the Ridge. Plus a supporting programme of events. www.kingtonwalks.org Sat 20 September SHEEP FOR SMALLHOLDERS For those starting or thinking about keeping sheep. The course goes through the shepherd’s year with much ‘hands on’ work as possible. Brynmawr Farm, SY7 8QU, 10am-4pm, £70, organic lunch provided, 01588 630666.

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

A RANGE OF THERAPIES AVAILABLE IN LEOMINSTER including Indian Head Massage; Aromatherapy Massage and Reflexology. Humphrey Clement Bsc MFHT offers an holistic personal approach using organically sourced products where possible. On-site Chair Massage available for groups or in the workplace. To enhance your mental or physical wellbeing call 07702 038063 for a consultation or email healing.rose@icloud.com www.healing-rose.co.uk ACCREDITED COUNSELLOR AND THERAPIST, experience of all ages including young people, and of individuals, couples and groups, offers confidential sessions, short or long-term, in the Knighton and Presteigne areas. Richard Lewis MSc (Intergrative Psychotherapy), PG Dip (Supervision), MA, FTCL, FRSA, British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy and United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy. 01547 510360 or 07951 304457. A is for ACUPUNCTURE with Joanna Bruce RGN, B.Ac, M.B.Ac.C. Traditional Acupuncture for pain management, acute and/or chronic health problems. Phone for free initial discussion on 01568 709142. Stoneleigh, Kingsland, HR6 9QS. registered and insured with the British Acupuncture Council since 1986. ACUPUNCTURE. Sandy Sandaver Lic Ac MBAcC. I practice an integrated style of acupuncture using 5 element and TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) and am a member of the British Acupuncture Council. I also carry out home visits. Hay Acupuncture Clinic, Rose Cottage, Cusop Dingle, Hay-On-Wye 01497 821625/07980 596218 sandysandaver@onetel.com or www.hayacupunctureclinic.co.uk ANDREW WEBSTER HYPNOTHERAPY AND N.L.P. CLINIC Whitton Court, Whitton, near Ludlow, SY8 3AB. www.aquariuswavesofchange.co.uk 01584 891170. Peaceful therapy in beautiful surroundings. A.P. VET LTD Veterinary Acupuncture and Physiotherapy, broad range of conditions treated including musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, respiratory and skin. Team approach to rehabilitation for horses and dogs to get your athlete back into action. www.ap-vet.co.uk, 01497 851608. ALEXANDER TECHINIQUE in Hay-on-Wye. Learn to eliminate and avoid aches and pains by becoming more aware of how the whole body works. Philippa Morrell BA MSTAT. Please ring me or go to my website for more information. www. philippamorrell.co.uk 01497 822967. ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE in Hereford. Individual lessons and small groups with Ann Rowan MSTAT. BA. ARCM, 01432 279536. ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE in Leominster HR6 8QJ. Individual lessons with Janet Jameson MSTAT. 01568 613467. AROMATHERAPY MASSAGE, REFLEXOLOGY AND REIKI TREATMENTS IN HEREFORD These natural therapies can be wonderfully relaxing and aid healing. Experienced holistic therapist with adults and children (ex-nurse) working from own therapy room. Home visits can be arranged if necessary. Reasonable rates and Gift Vouchers available. Natural Therapies : Contact Alison 07788 547255 AROMATHERAPY & REFLEXOLOGY TREATMENTS OFFERED IN LUDLOW. Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils extracted from plants, which have a number of properties, that may, when used, help improve overall emotional health. Reflexology can be a wonderfully relaxing treatment that in turn may help relieving everyday tension. Both treatments may aid you in your overall improve sense of well being. Contact Emily Baker BA Hons, MIFPA, MAR and CNHC registered, on 01584 529053 or 07775 652993.

BOWEN TECHNIQUE - JOY PEARMAN. Also reflexology, Pilates and Zumba classes. Ledbury, Bromyard, Ludlow, Leominster, Hereford areas. 01432 820484. HILARY FOXWELL BTAA, AHSC, GWCG. Recovery, self-maintenance, health & well-being for your individual needs. Bowen technique treatment for muscle, skeletal, nerve, respiratory, intestinal conditions. Alexander technique tuition to retrain muscle action, breathing, body-mind reactions. Energy and emotional healing release for stress, grief, old trauma. Practitioner since 1984. Clinics in Tenbury Wells and Tenbury Wellness Centre. 01584 819010. CHARLOTTE HALL COUNSELLING based in LUDLOW. I work in a quiet central office in Ludlow, offering you space to explore and understand whatever may be troubling you. I am here to help you seek empowerment. Enable self development and awareness through empathic listening and support. I work with a wide range of issues: communication, relationship breakdowns, depression, anxiety, loss, work stress/bullying and low self esteem to name a few. BACP Accredited. www.charlottehallcounselling.co.uk 07855 299579 charlottehallcounselling@gmail.com COMPANY IN THE WILD - walking and talking, peaceful companionship outdoors, healing of the wild. For times in life when events, grief, raw emotions feel overwhelming. Contact Katrinn on KatrinnDavey@yahoo.com or 01544 388689 for more details. CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHOTHERAPY Specialist in treating & assessing children & young people with mental health or behavioural issues or dealing with distressing situations. I also offer support to parents, carers and adopters (providing them with a space to think separately about their children) or work with parents/carers and children together. I am also able to help mothers and babies with attachment issues. I can provide supervision to other therapists, consultations and training to professionals. I can provide services at the Family Place in Hay-on-Wye and Hereford, I can provide services throughout the area. ACP accredited. ValĂŠrie Mortin BSc. 07961 885646 or Email: vivalavie@yahoo.com COGNITIVE BEHAVIOUR THERAPY for depression, anxiety, panic, stress, OCD, relationship problems and more! Couple counselling, relationship counselling and individual counselling for most issues. Sessions held in the Presteigne area, Leominster and Hereford. Contact Gail Venables on 01544 350384 or see www.cbtgail.co.uk. MBACP (Accred). COUNSELLING: Space for you to explore issues that are troubling you in a confidential, safe, supportive and nonjudgemental environment. I offer short and long term, low cost, individual integrative counselling. I have experience of working with a range of issues including anger, anxiety, bereavement, depression, disability, eating disorders, low self-esteem and confidence, illness, relationship problems, rape, self-harm, sexuality and stress. South Shropshire/Powys borders. Alison Trott FdA (Counselling), PGDip (couns), MBACP. Contact trott912@btinternet.com 07791 013587. CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY with Jess Pailthorpe RCST Safe, effective, light-touch treatments to help you heal & repair. Muscle/joint problems, stress, anxiety, fatigue, traumaâ&#x20AC;Ś.Clinics in Leominster, Kingsland and Hereford. Phone to talk or book: 07981 866 667 / www.touchtreetherapy.co.uk

COUNSELLING IN LUDLOW area. Talk in complete confidence, with warmth and without judgement, with Julia Walling BA(Hons), PGCE, Dip.EH.P.NLP (BHR), MAC. In private practice for 25 years, I am trained in a wide variety of therapies and combine them to meet your needs. Clients consistently report improvements in wellbeing within a few sessions. Panic/anxiety specialist. Short and long term for individuals, couples and families. 01584 874636 07796 596451 julia.walling@btinternet.com and www.juliawalling.co.uk EMOTIONAL THERAPYAnne Cummings MFETC (Adv Dip) BAoG (Dip). Safe, effective therapy to improve and enhance personal potential. Specialist knowledge and experience with panic attacks, anger issues, severe anxiety, bullying, bereavement and depression. If you have difficulty relating to others, or persistent, troublesome emotions call Anne on 01547 530977. See also www.thewritetofeel.com See also www.thewritetofeel.com HEALING THROUGH POETRYConnecting deeper with yourself, finding insights in your life, helping to find light at the end of the tunnel - looking at select and accessible poems, your written responses to them can open new doors and offer new illuminations. No knowledge of poetry necessary. Led by experienced healer and poet, Bethany Rivers (M.A.) bethanyrivers77@hotmail.co.uk www.writingyourvoice.org.uk 01686 650146. HEALING and COUNSELLING in Bishops Castle. ESH is a method of healing which works with the human energy system in a gentle and nourishing way. It helps to relieve energy blockages which may be causing physical, emotional or spiritual difficulties. I am also a fully qualified personal counsellor with over 20 years experience and an accredited CRUSE bereavement counsellor. Contact Philomena Houlihan-Wood B.A., Cert. ESH, Dip.Couns. Tel : 01588 638242. Email: Philomena@soul-healing.net Web : www.soul-healing.net HEALING-SHIATSU. WITH CHRISTOPHER SHEEHAN. Over 20 years healing experience. Clinics in Hereford, Hay-onwye, Maitreya House. chris@eryritai-ji.co.uk 07870 149745. www.eryritai-ji.co.uk HOMOEOPATHY: Annabel Stacey ACH. Homoeopathy supports the body’s own efforts to heal itself and can be used effectively to treat both emotional and physical disorders. Treatment is adapted to the individual needs of each patient, taking all their symptoms into account. If you would like to find out more or make an appointment please contact me on 07960 865564 or annabelstacey@yahoo.co.uk (clinics in Ludlow and Shrewsbury). MASSAGE THERAPY, INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE, LUXURY FOOT MASSAGE, ORGANIC FACIAL with Marian Hardiman (MTI CNHC). No set routine, just careful attention to what the individual needs. Clinics in Presteigne (The Retreat) and Hereford (Neal’s Yard Remedies) or at your workplace or event. 07816 981454, marian@silvanmassage.com or www.silvanmassage.com. JENNIFER HODGE DO Registered Osteopath. Cranial Osteopath. The Old Rectory, New Radnor 01544 350241. HOMOEOPATHY Sandy Underhill RSHom. Homoeopathy is a system of medicine which involves treating the individual with highly diluted substances, given mainly in tablet form, with the aim of triggering the body’s natural system of healing. Based on their individual symptoms, the homeopath will match the most appropriate medicine to each patient. Clinics in Llandrindod Wells, Kington and Presteigne. 01597 851021. LEOMINSTER NATURAL HEALTH CENTRE: Qualified therapists offer acupuncture, structural re-alignment, medical herbal medicine, remedial and holistic massage, reflexology, ear candling, reiki, psychotherapy, cognitive behaviour and couple counselling, hypnotherapy, health kinesiology, nutrition at the Leominster Natural Health Centre, Community Centre, Leominster, 01568 616411, www.leominstercommunitycentre.com.

MARIE HUDSON. Yoga classes in Presteigne and Titley. One-to-one tuition available for individual needs. Registered Association for Yoga Studies practitioner. Registered with Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council for Yoga Therapy. 01544 260352. MASSAGE THERAPY Injuries, stress, relaxation. Claire Williams I.T.E.C. / N.I.M. 01544 267172. Clinics in Presteigne, Ludlow and Hereford. PAMELA SPENCELEY MNIMH Medical Herbalist and Allergy Therapist 01568 770614 / 01584 878123 PATHS OF HEART – Bio-Energy Healing Practitioner of 20 years experience. Emotional, Physical, and Spiritual Wellbeing. Physical Healing / Pain Relief & Emotional Clearing. Counselling & Psychotherapy.- Child Centred Art Therapy & Person Centred Art Therapy For Adults. Supervision. M.A A.T (B.A.C.P) (B.A.A.T) Informal enquiries welcome 01588 640491 PHYSIOTHERAPY, CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY, REFLEXOLOGY & YOGA with Hermione Evans, Chartered Physiotherapist at Radnor Physiotherapy. For all back and neck pain, headaches, sports injuries, RSI, stress related illness and more. To discuss your needs or to make an appointment, please phone 01544 350691 or email contact@radnorphysiotherapy. co.uk or view www.radnorphysiotherapy.co.uk PSYCHIC READINGS: Clairvoyance, Tarot & Astrology (tape inc). Gifted & compassionate reader with over 20 yrs professional experience. Personal readings from home (near Hereford); at Zenith in Leominster on Thursdays; & telephone readings (pre-booked). ROWIE (M.BPRB) 01432 820684. REFLEXOLOGY including auricular reflexology and fertility/ maternity reflexology. Qualified 2003. Experience of working with people with physical and learning disabilities. Catherine Brown, FHT MA, 07960 989894. Home visits available, (Ludlow area). SHIATSU BODYWORK with Sarah Churcher-Owen ds.mrss. Bodywork received fully clothed on a comfortable futon mat. Releasing and nurturing techniques for muscles, joints and energy flow, with meridian massage to support the body, mind and spirit. Helpful with many conditions, physically and emotionally. Supporting your wellbeing. Qualified since 1996 and registered with www.shiatsusociety.org (more info). Treatments at www.naturalharmonycentre.co.uk Llanerfyl SY21 - 01938 820663 or Lydbury North SY7 - 01588 680496. SPIRITUAL HEALER Naturally gifted in releasing emotional grief in present and past lives. 24 years professional experience with physical and mental health. Private healing sessions and talks given. Gillian Williamson, MNFSH. Field House, Kinnerton. 01547 560874. SIAM SMILE TRADITIONAL THAI MASSAGE BY (GAN) JANYARAK MORRIS. Stressed out? Neck and shoulders tension from too much time on computer? Low back pain? Or just want to pamper yourself? I can help! I am qualified in Traditional Thai Massage, Reflexology-Foot Massage, Facial Massage and Aromatherapy. Certificates recognized by the Ministry of Education in Thailand. Ground Floor, 3 Broad Street, Knighton LD7 1BL. Tel: 07538 572123 or (eve) 01547 550249 www.siamsmilettm.webs.com SPIRITUAL MEDIUM - Emily Baker, clairvoyant, clairsentient, and clairaudient, spiritual art, offering individual or party bookings. For more information call Ludlow 01584 529053 or 07775 652993.

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Group classes and individual tuition Marie Hudson 01544 260352 www.theyogapractice.org.uk

Workshops

WORKSHOP LISTINGS - Single listings are free. Year round, ongoing workshops will cost £40 per year for inclusion in the magazine and website.

Starting in September TAI CHI MOVEMENTS FOR WELL BEING Carol Bond: Hay-on-Wye and Goodrich, 07752 509751. Alison Carter: Ledbury, 01531 636399. Marigold Farmer: Rosson-Wye, 01989 740590. Carol Graham: Hereford and Leominster, 01432 507703. Jo Song: Hay-on-Wye, Eaton Bishop and Hereford, 01981 250470. Jane Spray: Bishopswood Village Hall, 01594 861404. www.tmwtraining.com Thurs 4 & Thurs 18 September MEDITATION GROUP The Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton, 01547 550377

HEDGEROW MEDICINE, KITCHEN PHARMACY: Herbal Medicine Making Courses with Rowan McOnegal, Medical Herbalist. Practical weekend courses which explore identifying, growing, harvesting, drying, storing and using herbs. Covers the basic principles of herbal medicine, and making and using teas, tinctures, infused oils, ointments, creams, syrups, inhalations and baths. www.rowanmconegal.co.uk or 01531 670075. Sat 6 September PATHWAYS TO INNER PEACE Stapleton Hall, between Shrewsbury and Dorrington, 9.45am-4.45pm, www.wayofcreativity.com

Starting from Fri 12 September INTRODUCTION TO ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE This mind-body training shows how the ‘tools for living’ can be applied during everyday activities. With understanding & awareness many difficulties often become easier - additional benefits may include reduced tension, enhanced movement & overall wellbeing. 5 week course, (small group) plus one-to-one session. Fridays 4- 5.15pm, Pump Rooms, Tenbury Wells with Hilary Foxwell. Info / book 01584 819010.

Tues 16 September MENTAL HEALTH - The Work of Shropshire MIND Ludlow & Marches Humanists host a talk by Heather Ireland, Manager of Shropshire MIND. A look at Mental Health provision in the Marches and the work of our local MIND organisation. 7:30pm at The Friends Meeting House, St Marys Lane, Ludlow, SY8 1DZ. Further details 01568 770282. Wed 17 September & Sat 22 November LOSS & HEALING WORDS We encounter a lot of different losses in our lives, bereavement, divorce, jobs, pets and it’s not always easy to talk about it, nor is it easy to find words of healing to help see us through such times. This day offers a welcoming and comfortable space to find solace and inspiration from poets that have been there, understand our feelings and can offer insight and coping strategies to help us along the way. Shrewsbury, 10am-4pm, £39 per day, plus friend at £19. Details and booking bethanyrivers77@hotmail.co.uk

Sat 27 September EXPLORING UNIVERSAL WISDOM FROM INDIA Day of practical spirituality with Pamela Thompson. Hall Barn, Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton, 10.30am4.30pm, £30, 01547 550377, www.bleddfacentre.com Sat 27 September JOURNEY TO THE FEMININE - FOOD AND YOU A women-only shamanic workshop where, with the use of four elements, you will able to go deeply into your relationship with food. The Kindle Centre, Hereford, 10am-5pm, £35 (in advance). Charly Flower 0798 499 4644. Tues 30 September HEARTSTART COURSE You will learn how to call for help, help someone who is unconscious, recognise the warning signs of a heart attack, deal with choking or serious bleeding and perform CPR. Much Marcle Memorial Hall, 7-9pm, free, but booking is essential, 01531 660607.

Sat 4 October CRUSE BEREAVEMENT CARE HEREFORDSHIRE - LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS Awareness in Bereavement Training Course is starting soon and welcome interest for introductory information and initial interviews. (Course dates 18 7 25 Oct, 8 & 22 Nov, 6 & 13 Dec, 10 & 17 Jan, 9.30am-4.30pm), £250 but bursaries may be available. Interviews at The Friends’ Meeting House, Hereford, 01432 359469.

Sun 12 October INSIGHT MEDITATION & MINDFULNESS DAY RETREAT Suitable for beginners and experienced meditators. Rock Park, Llandrindod Wells, 9.30am4.30pm. Details 07745 905618, www.meditationmidwales.org info@ellatitman.com YOGA CLASSES AND ONE-TO-ONE LESSONS An integrated and holistic approach to working with movement, breathing and mindful, restorative practice. Classes in Moccas, Dorstone, Eaton Bishop, Cafe Miro, Hereford and Peterchurch. For more information please contact Nicky at www.nickyjaquesyoga.

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Traditional Thai Massage Thai Foot Massage Aromatic Oil Massage Thai Crafts & Handmade Jewellery Facial Massage

3 Broad Street, Knighton, Powys

Tel: 07538 572123 or (eve) 01547 550249 www.siamsmilettm.webs.com