BROAD SHEEP SEPTEMBER 2018 by Broadsheep

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september 2018

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T was the time for my annual bike ride to Wilderness Festival near Oxford. As you know the purpose of my trip is not to meet up with David Cameron or to report on the various Michelin starred chefs who have tents there, (although it must be said Angela Hartnett does an extremely good line in valpolicelli by the glass). No, the only reason I go is so that I can report to you, the Broad Sheep readers in the state of the C roads and villages in the Cotswolds in case you’re not posh enough to go there yourselves. Each year I vary my route and this year it was Stroud’s turn for me to grace its Airbnb and pubs with an overnight charge up for the electric bike. The Airbnb was alright, I guess, although it did sport a sign saying ‘Mafia’ on the bedroom door and apart from a few Rolling Stones posters they seemed to have forgotten to either paper or paint any of my bedroom walls! The pub was a much more satisfying experience. Small Ads 4 I had been wanting to pay a visit Hugh’s bit 6 to the ‘Prince Albert’ for some time Letters 7 as quite a lot of the bands we book in Presteigne seem to have played Art 8 there. As soon as I arrived I felt very Art workshops 14 much at home. The landlady found Cinema 20 me somewhere to park my bike, Dance 24 (stupid country hick had forgotten to Food 26 bring a bike lock) and then I walked in the bar to discover old friends Music 28 ‘The Dirty Bourbon River Show’ from Music workshops 42 New Orleans were sound checking Band directory 44 for an unscheduled gig there. They were almost as surprised to see me as I them, but it Theatre showed all the signs of being a great night out. That was even before I discovered the 46 Jamaican food stall in the back yard selling jerk chicken, saltfish and ackee. Soon the Word 50 pub began to fill up with a fine collection of weirdos plus lots and lots of dogs. At one Grass roots 54 point I counted 15 mutts hanging around in front of the bar sniffing bums and fighting. Comp therapies 56 A pub with much character - 5***** The next bit of the ride was quite new to me and true to my ‘Five go mad in the We take no responsibility country’ style I spent a lot of time staring at Ordnance Survey maps at junctions but for the veracity of the finally found a really quiet and empty route most of the way from Stroud to Burford. information herein The only other vehicles around on these back roads are the occasional combine Clare Edwards harvester and of course lots of parcel delivery vans. Out there in the wilds of OxfordThe Lodge, Westhide, shire and Wiltshire DHL, UPS and Parcelforce rule the roads. I never worked out if it Hereford, HR1 3RQ was the same DHL van that was bobbing in and out and around me all the way across Tel: 01432 850444 the Cotswolds or if it was a gang of 20 different vans. But one thing is beyond dispute. Email: info@broadsheep.com Middle England has taken to internet shopping like a duck to the trout farm in Bibury. Website: www.broadsheep.com Blimey, Bibury central is like Tokyo market on a busy Saturday. Hundreds of Japanese tourists madly waving their mobile phones at anything that moves. Rows and rows of coaches, but 200 yards down the road - nobody. It’s quite shocking when you suddenly come across it after weaving around the country lanes on your own for a couple of hours. But nothing is quite as shocking as hitting a motorway flyover. Six lanes of maniacs going both ways at 70mph feels like an actual physical assault. Ironically the next thing this hypocrite had to do after Wilderness was go on a Speeding Awareness course! Yes I know, I know, but it was only 34mph in a 30 zone and I was on my way to pick up a bike. I had been looking forward to the course ‘cos I thought I’d be bound to get a funny editorial out of it, but the first thing they said was it was all in confidence and we must not discuss who was on the course or what anyone said - damn. Actually it wasn’t that much fun anyway. Plus it was four hours long. I did manage to raise myself at one point to have a go at car manufacturers who continue to build cars that all go over 100mph or even 200mph when the speed limit is only 70 and the technology to have cruise control at 30 and 40mph is easy peasy but the instructors had heard it all before and gave me short shift. The most amusing interjections came from the rather surly child/man sitting next to me who appeared not to be listening to any of the four hour lecture but occasionaly delivered a non-related one liner “Women always brake on corners” to a female instructor, and “Her from Coronation Street got off when she ran someone over” to nobody in particular. As you might imagine and despite being told we weren’t there to discuss our cases, most people only wanted to talk about how hard done by they were for getting nicked. “I was on the A5 at 4.30 in the morning, nobody else about doing 44mph in a 40 limit, it’s a bloody liberty”. Roll on driverless cars.

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Cover pic: ‘We Are Brontë’. Conquest Theatre, Edgton VH & Eardisley VH. Arts Alive - 4 - 6 October

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DVICE to would-be leaders, Boris, Trump, Gove, Corbyn and other Men of Straw jostling in the queue: When you finally get your hands on the ultimate levers of power - as you think – it will feel like surfacing from a deep sea-dive, like climbing through the skylight onto the roof, like rising through the cloud layers in to the sun, and suddenly there will be no-one there except you. Nobody above you, no-one ahead of you. Everyone else has been eliminated. You’re the tops! You’re Mahatma Gandhi and Napoleon Brandy! This is Everest and Olympus. Your theory had always been that there was someone above you taking decisions over your head, and overturning your best laid plans. But where is she/he now? Finally you have got rid of him! The bastard! Is that her broken corpse on the pavement below? Hah! Gordon took little toni for a cliff-top walk and nudged him over the edge, whilst not himself spotting that there was a conga-dancing queue behind him, which he then led along the edge of the same old eroding cliff - briefly. And then you discover that although you do now have the penthouse suite, and the deepest pile carpet, and all the best executive toys, somehow real decisions seem to be thin on the ground, your best laid plans are still being frustrated, watered down, delayed at some level or other, and all you experience is the pressure from below, as the conga-dancing queue that snakes out behind you nudges you gently but irresistably towards the edge. Soon it’ll be your turn. The Romans had the Tarpeian Rock, amongst other things. The Russians still practice assassination. These days we Brits have motions of no confidence, back-room hand-shakes, the nod in the corridor. Men in suits give the thumbs down, shrug their shoulders and turn away as the ground vanishes beneath your feet. And you were never really in charge, because like Ronald Reagan or Zaphod Beeblebrox you were just an actor hired to cover up for the International Corporate Mafia, a front, a cardboard cut-out, a light-

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art h.Art - Herefordshire Art Week 8 - 16 September Free access to 150 artists and designer makers in studios, galleries and group exhibtions. FREE guides with pull-out maps can be picked up from tourist outlets. Or download from www.h-art.org.uk POWYS The Barn, Clatterbrune Farmhouse, Presteigne LD8 2LB 01544 260592 Until 3 Sept ‘9 Days in Iceland’. ALEX RAMSAY - photographs. Open daily 10am-4pm. St Michael’s Church, Discoed, near Presteigne 8 - 16 Sept CAROLYN BLAKE, SIMON DORRELL, CIARA LEWIS, CHARLES MacCARTHY, VANESSA POMEROY, SHELAGH POPHAM, ROB RITCHIE - paintings. JENNIFER HALL, NIGEL LAMBERT - ceramics. ANTONIA SPOWERS - sculpture. SHARON HALL SHIPP - mixed media. AMBROSE BURN - metalwork. Open daily 11am-5pm. Wyeside, Builth Wells 01982 552555 Open Tues-Sun 2pm-9pm. The River Cafe, Glasbury 01497 847007 Until 2 Sept SARAH PUTT - oils on canvas. 8 - 16 Sept POLLY JAMES - pencil and charcoal drawings. Open Mon-Sat 8.30am-late, Sun 8.30am-4pm. Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, near Newtown 01686 688369 Until 16 Sept Summer exhibition. HEATHER NIXON, SARA PHILPOTT, ANGELA THORPE, ANTONIA SPOWERS & ABERYSTWYTH GRADUATES. Thurs-Sun 11am-4pm. Newtown Textile Museum, 5-7 Commercial St, Newtown, SY16 2BL 01686 622024 www.newtowntextilemuseum.co.uk Sept One of the few surviving handloom weaving factories. Craft demonstrations on most Saturdays. Open Tues, Thurs & Fri 12-4pm, Sat 10.30am-4pm and Bank Holiday Mondays 12-4pm. Free. Tower House Gallery, 29 High St, Knighton LD7 1AT 01547 529530 Sept JUDY WEIR & MADE IN WALES. Wed-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm.

Old School Gallery, Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton 01547 550377 7 Sept - 14 Oct ‘Wilderland. ANDREW FUSEK PETERS - luminous landscapes and wildlife depictions. JEREMY SCHRECKER - sculpture. 16 Sept Illustrated talk, book signing, Q&A and afternoon tea with Andrew Fusek Peters, 12pm, £5. Open Fri-Sun 11am-5pm. and every day during h.Art week. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne 01544 260777 www.radnorshireartsandcraftsfoundation.org 1 Sept Locally made, artisan gifts, cards, furniture, paintings, and more. Tea and cakes in the Green Room. Open 10am-3pm. 8 Sept Zani Lady & Friends. Brocante and lots of lovingly sourced items from France. Open 9am-3pm. Erwood Station Gallery, Llandeilo Graban, Builth Wells, LD2 3SJ 01982 560674 Sept A constantly changing mix of materials and styles occupying over 2000 square feet. Complimented by paintings and sculpture, plus seasonal exhibitions. Open daily 10.30am-5pm, tea room closes 4.30pm. The Drawing Room, 10 Castle St, Hay-on-Wye gallery@thedrawingroomathay.uk 28 Sept - 18 Oct SUSAN MILNE works on paper, prints and assemblages. Mon-Sat 10am-4pm. Knighton Fine Art, 2 Broad Street, Knighton 01547 528052 www.knightonfineart.co.uk knightonfineart@btinternet.com Sept ‘New Additions’. JAMES BOSWELL, ALLIN BRAUD, GARETH PARRY, STUART ROPER, PEGGY SOMERVILLE, PETER STILWELL & BRONTË WOODRUFF. Open Wed-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-1pm. Extra opening hours during h.Art. The Table, 43 Lion St, Hay-on-Wye HR3 5AA 01497 822802 Until 4 Aug TANIA MOSSE & JOSH PARTRIDGE. 1 - 22 Sept CAROL PEACE - sculpture and life drawings and also at a beautfiul secret garden just around the corner from the gallery Open 10am-4pm with coffee and cakes in the garden. 29 Sept - 20 Oct ‘Together @ The Table’. Open Thurs-Sat 10am-5pm and open for Italian Sunday lunch with Nonna Caterina 12-3pm or by appointment.

Andrew Logan Museum of Sculpture, Berriew SY21 9PJ 01686 640689 Until 30 Sept ‘ALMoS’. A selection of Logan’s signature sculptures and jewellery. Open Sat, Sun and Bank Holidays, 12pm-4pm. Adults £3, children £1.50. The Workhouse Studio, Presteigne Industrial Estate 01544 267864 8 - 16 Sept SARA BAMFORD figurative sculpture in welded steel. h.Art. Rare antique carpets and kilims. Cafe. Mon-Sat 10am-4pm. Courtyard Antiques, High St, Presteigne, 01544 267033 Sept Antique pottery, country furniture and art. 10.30am-3pm. The Hay Makers, St John’s Place, Hay-on-Wye HR3 5BN 01497 820556 Until 16 Sept Summer Exhibition. STEWART ROBERTS - driftwood objects. MAGGY ROBERTS paintings. MARSHALL COLMAN & BETHAN JONES - ceramics. RACHEL BROWN & NANCY PICKARD - jewellery. 17 Sept - 18 Nov Autumn Exhibition. SUE BROWN - prints. SABINE NEMET & RUSSELL KINGSTON - ceramics. CATH HILL & SARA LLOYD MORRIS - jewellery. SHARON CURTIS - papercuts. Open Mon-Sat 10.30am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm. Shepherd’s Ice Cream Parlour, 9 High Town, Hay-on-Wye 01497 821898 Open Mon-Fri 9.30am-5.30pm, Sat 9.30am-6pm, Sun 10.30am-5.30pm. Andrew Lamont Gallery, Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, Canal Wharf, Brecon 01874 611622 7 - 30 Sept Promart 2018: Peter & The Wolf. Shortlisted artwork by local children. The exhibition will also include VICTORIA KEEBLE - print maker and ROGER LUXTON - mixed media. Open theatre times. Sidney Nolan Studio & Gallery, The Rodd, Presteigne 01544 260149 8 - 16 Sept CELIA PERCEVAL landscape paintings. Times for The Studio, Gallery and walks are Wed-Fri 11am-5pm, Sat & Sun 2-5pm, Bank holiday Monday 2-5pm, admission £5, free for students and aged 18 and under. Walks and parking free. Pavilion Mid Wales, Spa Rd, Llandrindod Wells 01597 258118 16 Sept Artisan Market. Open 10am-3pm.

Chris Hall, Apple Store Gallery, Hereford

Heidi Venamore, Canwood Gallery, Checkley

Jonathan Adams, The Chapel, Ashford Carbonel

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Jackie Morris, Canwood Gallery, Checkley

Museum of Modern Art, Machynlleth 01654 703355 Until 22 Sept Tabernacle Collection. Until 22 Sept ‘A Sense of Place’. MATTHEW WOOD. Until 9 Sept ‘The Sea’. Tabernacle Collection & GERALD DEWSBURY. Mon-Sat 10am-4pm. Minerva Arts Centre, Llanidloes 01686 413467 Until 8 Sept ‘Welsh Connections’. The Quilt Association summer show. 13 - 27 Oct ‘Vintage Style’. Exhibition of textiles, clothes, china and ephemera from yesteryears. Open 10.30am-4.30pm. Closed Sun & Mon. Cheese & Butter Market, Hay-on-Wye 07866 843538 Every Fri & Sat Flea & Vintage Market. Vintage clothing, bric a brac, antiques and jewellery. Open 9am-5pm. Court Cupboard Gallery, New Court Farm Llantillio Pertholey, Abergavenny, NP7 8AU 01873 852011 Until 14 Sept ‘Jewellery Refined to Recycle’. ANNABEL NIELSON, HANNAH DUNCAN, RHI FRANKTON, ANN OLDFIELD, LOUISE O’NEILL, BONNIE MacKINTOSH, HARRIET STILES - a wide range of styles and materials. Open 10.30am-4pm daily. The Artshop & Chapel, Abergavenny 01873 736430 15 & 16 Sept Makers’ Market. Crafted tableware by ceramic artists on sale under an exhibition of outlandish hanging sculptures from past Food Festivals designed by BETTINA REEVES. Tues-Sat 9.15am-5pm. CARAD, East St, Rhayader LD6 5ER 01597 810561 Until mid Sept ‘Upland Hill Farms & Their Landscapes’. In conjunction with Radnorshire Wildlife Trust and Elan Links Landscape Scheme. From mid Sept Open arts and crafts exhibition. Open Tues-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-1pm. Cider Barn Gallery, Combe, near Presteigne LD8 2HL 07903936952 ciderbarngallery@gmail.com Sept New gallery exhibiting art and crafts created by local artists from Herefordshire, Powys, Worcestershire and Shropshire. Collection of original paintings, etchings, drawings, prints, ceramics, textiles, wood and glass. Open Mon 11am-4pm, Thurs & Fri 10am-2pm, some Sundays.

Oriel Davies Gallery, Newtown 01686 625041 Until 5 Sept ‘Open’. A feast of contemporary practice by established and emerging talent across the UK and overseas. 15 Sept - 7 Nov ‘Waking the Witch’. Bringing together a whole array of contemporary art work exploring themes surrounding witchcraft from both past and today. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm. HEREFORDSHIRE Canwood Gallery, Checkley, HR1 4NF 07776 138668 Until 2 Sept Main Gallery: ‘Empathy’. ANGELA AND CAROLINE SUMMERFIELD. 8 - 16 Sept ‘An Art Showcase’. ALISON MacGREGOR GRIMLEY, AMBROSE BURNE, ANTHEA STILWELL, ANTONIA SPOWERS, BRONTË WOODRUFF, CAITRIONA CARTWRIGHT, CLAIRE VAUGHAN, CLAREWEN HOLLAND, CORINNA KENYON-WADE, DAN MacCARTHY, ED ELLIOTT, GILL TENANT EYLES, HALIMA CASSELL, HEIDI VENAMORE, JACKIE MORRIS, JANE KEAY, JANE TUDGE, JASON BRAHAM, JON WILLIAMS, JULIENNE BRAHAM, KATE CORBETT-WINDER, KEN EASTMAN, LOIS HOPWOOD, LOTTIE O’LEARY, NICHOLAS HOLMES, PATRICIA NORTHCROFT, PAUL CATON, PAUL OZ, PETER HORROCKS, PETER STILWELL, RACHEL FLUX, RACHEL RICKETTS, RAE HARRISON, RICHARD BAVIN, RUTH KIRKBY, SHAN EGERTON, SHELAGH POPHAM, SIMON DORRELL, SIMON MEICKLEJOHN, SYLVIA STIFF, TONY HALL, VERITY HOWARD, VICTORIA KEEBLE. Commission on the sale of each item is kindly being donated to St Michael’s Hospice by Canwood Gallery. h.Art. Tues-Sun 11am-4pm. Leominster Community Centre 30 Sept - 7 Oct ‘Quakers in Leominster Past and Present’. Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. 135 Bargates, Leominster HR6 8QS basket@jennycrisp.co.uk 8 - 16 Sept JENNY CRISP. Willow objects for use in the home and garden. Tea and cake in the garden, weather permitting. (Venue 121, h.Art). Coombe Ridge House, Coombe Lane, Cradley, Malvern, WR13 5JF 07909 754039 8 - 15 Sept ‘Anatomy of a Handbag’. SALLY THOMPSON - leather art objects and bags. You can observe a live ‘Bag School’ every day 10am12.30pm in the maker’s studio. h.Art.

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Jeremy Schrecker, Old School Gallery, Bleddfa

Charlotte Gardiner, Aardvark Books, Brampton Bryan, Bucknell

Mappa Mundi & Chained Library, Hereford Cathedral 01432 374200 www.herefordcathedral.org Until 8 Sept ‘Sounds Divine’. Photographs and artefacts relating the cathedral organ, bells and bell-ringers. Open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm. Upstairs, Market House Gallery, Ross-on-Wye 01989 769398 Until 2 Sept ‘Made in Ross’. Local artist VANESSA RHEAD - paintings. 8 - 16 Sept Made in Ross arts collective featuring ALISON SCHRANZ, CLAIR McKNIGHT, NICK KINGSFORD, MYRA FRICKER, MELISSA SAVAGE, SUE WHITE, ELEANOR KERCHER, CAZ HOLBROOK, JAN MATTHEWS, LOUISE PILDITCH, NIGEL STREET, CHRIS CHAMPNESS, ARTS IN THE MARCHES & ROSIE CALLINAN. Part of h.Art, Venue 43. Open 10am-5pm 6-18 Sept, usual opening times 10am-4pm. The Chapel, 2 Forbury Chase, Sherford St, Bromyard HR7 4DL 07817 588981 www.thechapelbromyard.com 8 - 16 Sept ‘Printmakers at The Chapel’. h.Art. Open 11am-5pm with pop-up cafe. Closed Mon & Tues. South Chapel, All Saint’s Church, Hereford 01432 370414 1 Sept Fairtrade arts, crafts and charity information from Love Zimbabwe. 3 - 8 Sept Handmade stained glass by SIAN THOMAS. Plus sale of Nepalese handicrafts by PREETI THAPA. 10 - 15 Sept GOLDEN VALLEY CRAFT SOCIETY. 17 - 22 Sept HEREFORD LEISURE PAINTERS. 1 - 6 Oct GOLDEN VALLEY CRAFT SOCIETY. Mon-Sat 9.30am-5.30pm. Mike Gell, Contemporary British Jewellery, 3 East Street, Hereford. 01432 278226 Jewellery, silverware and studio glass by more than 70 designers. Open Mon - Sat,10am - 5pm.

Made in the Marches Gallery, 12 Church St, Kington, HR5 3AZ 07531 820195 www.madeinthemarches.com Sept ‘ World of Colour’. Summer exhibition, including h.Art (Venue 87). Welcoming work from ANNE FARRALL DOYLE, ROB FOUNTAIN, JANE MATHEWS, TESSA GAVIN, HELEN SMITH AND FREYA GAMBLE. Work from local artists and makers, including ceramics, paintings, prints, textiles, jewellery, sculpture, stone, wood, metal and willow, cards and gifts. Commissions and vouchers available. Tues-Sat, 10am-5pm.

Artistree Gallery, Heritage Centre, Church Lane, Ledbury www.artistreegallery.org Sept & Oct ARTISTREE, a co-operative of local artists - paintings, sculpture, furniture, photographs, ceramics, glass, textile and encaustic work. Wed-Sun 10.30am-4.30pm. Gallery 54, 54 High St, Ross-on-Wye 01989 567917 Sept Gallery artists including ZOE TAYLOR, JOHN MAXWELL STEELE, FAUSTA SCARANO and others. Open Thurs-Sat 10am-4pm. Lion Gallery, Broad St, Leominster 01568 611898 Sept ‘On Their Metal’. An exploration in the use of metal in contemporary art and craft. DANIEL GRIFFITHS, CLAUDIA PETLEY, PAUL SHEPHERD, PETER KING - forged sculpture. SHARON McSWINEY - wall art. ANNABELLE OPPENHEIMER - etchings. HELAINA SHARPLEY wirework. ALI TREGASKE & ROZIE KEOGH - jewellery. SUE BROWN - enamel sculpture. JIM STRINGER pewter. A mix of quality contemporary art and craft. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm. Wobage Makers Gallery, Upton Bishop, Ross on Wye HR9 7QP 01989 780495 Sept Contemporary craft work by makers BEN CASSON - furniture and treen. CLYDE HOARE - baskets and willow weaving. CLAIR HODGSON silver, gold and precious stone jewellery. PATIA DAVIS, SHEILA HERRING, ANDREW McGARVA, JEREMY STEWARD, PETRA STEWARD - ceramics. CLARE CASSON-McGARVA - handstitched and dyed textiles. Thurs-Sat 10am-5pm. The Market Hall, Mill St, Kington 07867 483135 www.kingtonmarkets.co.uk 15 Sept Kington Art, Craft & Vintage Market. Work by local designermakers, plus quality vintage wares. Refreshments. Plus - the popular KLEEN Repair Cafe will also be on site - bring beloved but broken belongings to be sharpened, mended, fixed - free or by donation! Every Friday Local Food and Crafts Market. Open 9am-1pm, plus additional country market venue on Bridge St. Ross Baptist Church, Broad St, Ross-on-Wye 07828 997257 11-15 Sept Art works displayed by beginners and advanced artists from Art Base and Art Club. Open 10.30am-3.30pm.

Weavers Gallery, Church Lane, Ledbury HR1 1DW 07881 926661 Until 2 Sept ‘Shared Perspective’. CAROL RANDELL & JOANNA DIXON. Art at affordable prices. 8 - 16 Sept PAM WHITE & STELLA DOWNING - fused glass, cabinets of curiosities, landscapes and prints. Open 10am-5pm, Sun 10.30am-4pm. The Courtyard, Hereford 01432 340555 Until 30 Sept ‘Space to Engage’. During weekly sessions at Hereford, Leominster and Ross libraries, young people engaged with a drama practitioner, poet, potter, dancer and filmmakers to creat performance, film and writing. This exhibition showcases their voices and experiences. Open theatre times. Apple Store Gallery, Unit 1, Rockfield Road, Hereford, HR1 2UA 01432 263937 Until 22 Sept HELGAR POWELL & CHRIS WILLIAMS - paintings. KATE DAWSON - ceramics. MATT DAY - 3D sculpture. RACHEL HUGHES - 2017 HCA Exhibition Prize will also be showing her current work. Open daily 10am-5pm during h.Art. Open Wed-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-1pm. Framing available. Greenstage Gallery, Hop Pocket, Bishop’s Frome WR6 5BT 01885 490839 1 Sept - 7 Oct ‘Has Elvis Left the Building?’ Paintings inspired by the Elvis Festival held in Porthcawl each autumn by BELINDA HOPKINS & CLAIRE GRIFFITHS. 1 Sept Meet the artists. 7pm. Open Tues-Sat 10.30am-5.30pm, Sun 11am-5pm, closed Mon except Bank Holidays. Old Chapel Gallery, Pembridge 01544 388842 www.oldchapelgallery.co.uk 8 Sept - 31 Oct ‘Caught in Flight’. A mixed exhibition featuring paintings, etchings, mono prints, stained glass, jewellery, textiles, paper, ceramics and sculpture. Artists include KATIE BARRS, NEIL LOSSOCK, HILARY MEE, CAROLYN AMOS, HELEN CASS & JENNIFER HALL. Plus new work by ANNA RAVENSCROFT, RACHEL WRIGHT, CLIO GRAHAM & JAN LEWIN-CADOGAN - etchings, textiles and ceramics. Throughout the year ‘Glory of the Garden’. Featuring an ever changing collection of unique sculptures for your oudoor space in a variety of media including stone resin, forged iron, ceramic and carved stone. Open 11am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm. Tues by appointment.

Creates Gallery, Contemporary Fine Art, 15 Church St, Monmouth NP25 5DZ 07535 160712 www.createsgallery.com 1 Sept Summer exhibition. A vibrant display of work by well established artists and makers. 1 & 2 Sept ‘Art in Penallt’. Monmouth Student Exhibition. Open Tues-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-4pm.

FBC Manmby Bowdler Gallery, Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury 01743 281281 5 - 30 Sept ‘The First Casualty of War is Truth’. Contemporary artworks that attempt to break down some of the spin and propaganda around WWI. Part of Shropshire’s Wilfrend Owen 100 programme. Open Mon-Sat from 10am.

SHROPSHIRE

Twenty Twenty Gallery, 4 Quality Square, Ludlow 01584 875363 1 Sept MALCOLM ASHMAN & ANDREW LANSLEY. 8 Sept - 6 Oct ‘Room’. Curated by Prof. Peter Salter. Open Tues-Sat 10am-5pm.

Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, SY7 9RS 01588 676060 Until 9 Oct ‘Memories of Scotland’. ANGELA ARNOLD - acrylics on board. Until 9 Oct “Landscapes of the Edge’. DAVID WHILEY - contemporary landscapes. Open 10am-5pm. Ludlow Library 2 - 30 Oct ‘Wings, Wind & Water’. Annual exhibition by members of the MARCHES SCRIBES calligraphy group. Open Mon 9.30am-6pm, Tues, Wed & Fri 9.30am-5pm, Sat 9.30am-1pm.

Bishop’s Castle Town Hall 01588 630023 Until 8 Sept Art Cafe. 8 Sept Antiques & Flea Market, 9am-4pm. 15 Sept Farmer’s Market. 9am-1pm. 15 Sept - 13 Oct JO HALDON. 22 Sept Michaelmas Craft Fair. 10am. 6 Oct Antiques & Flea Market, 9am-4pm.

The Chapel, Ashford Carbonel, Ludlow SY8 4BX 01584 831343 8 - 16 Sept JONATHAN ADAMS - oil paintings of landscape, marine and still life. h.Art venue no. 113. Open 11am-5pm.

Twenty Twenty Gallery, 3 - 4 High St, Much Wenlock 01952 727952 Sept GERALD DEWSBURY. Sept - Oct TAMSIN ABBOT & HANNAH WILLOW. Open Tues-Sat 10am-5pm.

The PhotoSpace, 4 Castle St, Ludlow SY8 1AT www.thePhotoSpace.co.uk Until 29 Sept ‘Out of the Blue’. KATE MAXWELL - photographs. Open Wed-Sat 10am-5pm.

Aardvark Books, The Bookery, Manor Farm, Brampton Bryan, Bucknell, SY7 0DH 01547 530744 8 - 23 Sept ‘Autumn Medley’. PAT SIMON - textiles/jewellery. CATHERINE HALE - jewellery. JANE FAIRWEATHER, CHARLOTTE GARDINER & HELEN VINE - textiles. TIM PHILLIPS - watercolours. ELLIE TARRATT - ceramics. GORDON YAPP - linocut prints and oil paintings. DRUSILLA COLE - collagraphs. TERRY BROWNE - furniture and wood carvings. JILL BAGNALL - art glass. Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm.

Smithy Studio, Brampton Bryan, Bucknell SY7 0DH 07811 042478 www.thesmithystudio.co.uk Sept SAM BEBB - new work. Until Dec Showcasing local makers. Carefully selected modern rustic, contemporary homeware, fine art and gifts. Open Fri-Sun 10am-5pm and Bank Holiday Mondays. Kerry Vale Vineyard, Gallery & Cafe, Pentreheyling, near Churchstoke SY15 6HU 01588 620627 Until 25 Dec Original work and limited edition prints by CAROLE BAKER, ROB LECKEY, LYN EVANS AND PENELOPE TIMMIS. Open Wed-Sun 10am-4pm.

Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery, The Music Hall, Market Square, Shrewsbury SY1 1LG 01743 258885 Until 30 Sept ‘Titanic: Honour and Glory’. Open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm.

September & October STONE CARVING COURSES WEEKENDS Weekend courses 6 & 7 October. All abilities welcome. Tuesday mornings, 10am-2pm with Lottie O’Leary. Also available for schools, festivals, shows etc. www.lottieolearystonecarver.co.uk or 01547 528 792. 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 CREATIVE BREAKS Learn a new skill and explore your creativity with experienced tutors. We offer a wide range of art and craft courses throughout the year:Basketmaking, dyeing, spinning and weaving, earth ovens, glass fusing, green woodworking, hand and machine knitting, hedgerow medicine, jewellery, painting, photography, pottery, printmaking, rag rug making, stained glass, story telling, upholstery and woodworking. For full details www.creativebreaks.co.uk Make it yourself - take it home - keep it, treasure it: give it with pride!

WEEKEND COURSES

Art & Craft Workshops Single, dated listings are free. Ongoing workshops, £40 per year. CREATIVE WILLOW Weekly classes for beginners and intermediates, exploring willow weaving techniques for basketmaking and garden structures. Builth Wells and Crickhowell. Mary Zammit, 01982 552072, mary@marywillowgarden.co.uk

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

www.artcourseswales.com nr. Hay-on-Wye Established 2009 Tel. 01874 711212

ARTISTS & MAKERS AT THE ASSEMBLY ROOMS, PRESTEIGNE

SatURDAY 1st SEPTEMBER 10AM

3PM

artists and makers in the main hall book binding, leather work, pottery, prints, paintings, jewellery, furniture, hand dyed knits and stone. tea

cakes and welsh blankets in the green room

this month, table of patchwork and textile remnants.

ENQUIRIES 01544 260777

TUE 11 SEP - KYFFIN WILLIAMS A GREAT WELSH ARTIST? with Andrew Green TUE 9 OCT - THE TREASURES OF FAR CATHAY with Peter Le Rossignol TUE 13 NOV - MUSIC & ART IN THE AGE OF VERMEER with Adam Busiakiewicz TUE 11 DEC - HISTORY & ART OF THE NATIVITY CRIB with Geri Parbly

For further information contact Chairman Clodagh Law: 01497 820450

The Lion Gallery 15b Broad Street Leominster

showing quality contemporary British Art and Craft 10am-5pm, Monday - Saturday Tel: 01568 611898 www.liongallery.co.uk info@liongallery.co.uk

September & October JEWELLERY MAKING With Melissa Hunt. 1 Sept - Cold Connections: hinges, screws, rivets. 8 Sept - Collet setting. 15 Sept - Fold Forming. 16 Sept - Anti-clastic raising. 22 Sept - Wirework, beads and pearl knotting. 6 Oct - Make a spinner ring, all levels. 7 Oct - Stacking rings, all levels. Plus on Tuesdays running blocks of 6 week evening classes, 6-9pm, £150. All courses Oxford Barn, Oxford Yard, Brampton Bryan, 07931 351233. September EASTNOR POTTERY Pottery fun for families, couples and individuals during Sept 2018. Tues-Sat 10am-4pm. Choose from an exciting menu of pottery projects using real clay. No minimum order of participants required and projects start at just £5. Excellent & creative indoor activity. Potter’s wheel workshops 8 & 22 September 2018. Spend the day relaxing and creating pots on the potter’s wheel. £130. Includes materials, refreshments and lunch. Simply email admin@eastnorpottery.co.uk or tel 01531 633886 to book a session, turn up and choose from an exciting menu of pottery projects. September CREATES GALLERY WORKSHOPS Creates Gallery, Church St, Monmouth. For more information email info@createsgallery.com or phone 07535 160712. September THE ART SHOP & CHAPEL WORKSHOPS 8 Sept - Re-Drawing Boundaries with Alli Neal, 10am-1pm, £25. 10 Sept - Drawn Home, Life Drawing class with Meriel Gold, 10am-5pm, £40. Every Thurs Life Drawing, 6-8pm, £10. The Art Shop & Chapel, No. 8 Cross St, Abergavenny, 01873 852690. September & October BLEDDFA CENTRE WORKSHOPS 28 Sept - Light and the Landscape. Taught by Stuart Roper. All abilities welcome, 10am-4pm, £45, additional £7 for lunch. 27 Oct - Breaking More Rules with Watercolours, with botanical illustrator and painter, Ruth Kirkby, 9.30am-4pm, £45, additional £7 for lunch. Every other Tuesday - Sewing Group, 10.30am-12.30pm, free. Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton, 01547 550377. September MID WALES ART GALLERY WORKSHOPS 29 & 30 Sept - Wood Firing Pottery Courses with Carine Van Gestel. Mid Wales Art Centre, Maesmawr, Caersws, Newtown, 01686 688369. September THE GLOBE, HAY ON WYE WORKSHOPS Every Sunday - Lego Club, 11am, free. (25 Sept - Drop in Junior Chess Club, 3.30pm, all abilities welcome). Every Tuesday - Chess Club, 4.15pm, free, contact Drew on 07714 767779. One Tuesday a month (11 Sept) Globemakers - an informal craft group, 7.30pm, further details contact corin@lordburgess.co.uk 23 Aug - Code Club, giving children the opportunity to learn code, free, 10am. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 01497 821762.

September ASSEMBLY ROOMS, LUDLOW WORKSHOPS Twice monthly, Tues, Oscars, 7.30pm, Ludlow Photographic Club, 01584 879180. First Thurs, Studio, 7.30pm, Ludlow Arts Society, talks and demonstrations, 01584 831458. Fri, Studio, 10am-4pm, Life and Portrait Workshop, contact Chris Bean, 01584 841668. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 01584 878141. Various dates from September WORKSHOPS AND COURSES Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust Community Room, 41 Broad St, Welshpool. A programme of events including artefact handling, lectures, creative arts, oral history sessions and more for young people to undertake Arts Award qualifications. Details contact Penelope Forman 01938 553670 or email penelope.foreman@cpat.org.uk PRINT SHED COURSES www.theprintshed.net or email theprintshed@swinmoor. net For info and bookings call Jill 07796 673123. September QUILT ASSOCIATION WORKSHOPS 1 Sept - Colourful Fusion with Bethan Ash, 10am-4pm, £40. Minerva Arts Centre, Llanidloes, www.quilt.org.uk September ART AT THE VINEYARD WORKSHOPS AND DEMONSTRATIONS 7 Sept - Live Art Demonstration in Acrylic with Carole Baker, 1.30-3.30pm, £7.50. Kerry Vale Vineyard, Pentreheyling, near Churchstoke 01588 620627. Starting Wed 5 & 19 September WATERCOLOUR WITH TERRI SWEENEY Workshops for people in the early stages of dementia and their carers. Centre Celf, Tremont Rd, Llandrindod Wells, 10.30am-12pm, £3.50 per session, 01597 822777. Wed 12 & Sun 16 September BASKET MAKING Suitable for beginners with Jenny Crisp. Tools, materials and a light lunch will be provided. 135 Bargates, Leominster (venue 121 in h.Art). 10am-5pm, £90, to book email basket@jennycrisp.co.uk Thurs 13 September CLOTHED FIGURE DRAWING SESSION A practical drawing session with a clothed model and tutor. Basic materials provided. All abilities welcome. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 7-9.30, £10, 01588 630321. Starting Mon 17 September (10 weeks) KNIGHTON PAINTING & SKETCHING GROUP With tutor Audrey Bradley. All abilities welcome. Offa’s Dyke Centre, Knighton, 10am-12pm or 1pm-3pm, 01544 350369. Sat 22 September GUIDED CREATIVE WALK AROUND KINGTON With Katherine Owen. Starts at Marches Gallery, Kington, 2pm, two miles, £20 includes sketchbook and pencil. Part of Kington Walking Festival, 07552 087786. www.kingtonwalks.org

Sat 22 September UNLOVED HERITAGE? POWYS LAUNCH EVENT Young people of Powys, heritage needs you! We’re recruiting for creative arts, archaeology and heritage project based on how the combustion engine changed rural Wales. Celf o Gwmpas, Tremont Rd, Llandrindod Wells, 1-4pm, free, 01938 553670. Sat 22 September CREATIVE CAPITALS Inspiring workshop led by calligrapher Ann Mason. Monkland Village Hall, 10am-4pm, £21 non members/£18 members, 01544 327657. Marches Scribes. Sun 30 September MODERN CALLIGRAPHY An introduction to a funky little script using a pointed pen. All materials supplied. Clear Space Studios, King St, Hereford, 10am-4pm, details and booking, www.clearspacestudios.co.uk Wed 3 October WHITE POPPIES Make a white poppy in memory of civilian war casualties. These will be exhibited in Friends House, London this November. Ludlow Quaker Meeting House, St Mary’s Lane, SY8 1DZ, 3-5pm, bring your own white wool or cotton threads, patterns will be available. See www.ppu.org.uk/collateral-damage or www.facebook.com/whitepoppies2018

Mondays APPLETREE KNITTING GROUP Studio 2, 15 Lower Galdeford, Ludlow. 2pm and 6pm supporting ‘Knit for Peace’. Donations of £2, 0845 548 5449. Wednesdays VISUAL ART WORKSHOPS For 11-16 year olds. Mortimer Enterprise Centre, Kings Meadow, Wigmore, 4-6pm, 01568 770110. Wednesdays POTTERY CLUB All ages and abilities. Materials and refreshments included. Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, near Newtown, 7-9pm, 01686 688369. Wednesdays KNITTING GROUP At the Workhouse Cafe, Presteigne, 2-4pm, 10% discount on food and drinks. All welcome, 01544 267864. Fridays AFTER SCHOOL ART CLUB For children aged 5 - 12 years. Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, 3.45-5.15pm, 01686 688369. 3rd Saturday KINGTON ART AND CRAFT MARKET Kington Market Hall, 10am-4pm. A range of high quality work by local artists and crafts makers. Craft making during summer months. 07867 483135. www.kingtoncommunitymarket.wordpress.com

GEORGINA FRANKLIN Jewellery Individual Contemporary Design Commissions undertaken

Please see website for studio opening times.

www.georginafranklin.co.uk

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

Phone 01584 810085

h.Art venue no. 113

Jonathan Adams

Above Talgarth

Original oil paintings, old master copies and examples of restoration. 6th - 16th September The Chapel, Ashford Carbonel, Ludlow, SY8 4BX. Open 11-5pm

cinema FIRST REFORMED (15) Ernst Toller (Ethan Hawke) is a depressed priest with a diminishing congregation, a drink problem and a growing unease over the financing of the populist mega-church under whose wing his ancient Dutch Reformed chapel operates. Then along comes newly pregnant Mary (Amanda Seyfried, While We’re Young) another broken spirit who’s concerned that her eco-warrior husband (Philip Ettinger) is contemplating suicide if she goes ahead with the birth of a child who’ll inherit a dying planet. At her request, Toller counsels the borderline deranged husband and thus begins a series of events that grow ever darker as the film – itself shot in brooding near monochrome – reaches its quite extraordinary climax. Never afraid to tackle moral ambiguity (Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, American Gigolo), this is writer/director Paul Schrader’s most complex work since 1997’s Affliction and a career best performance from Hawke. All reveiws by Mark Williams

ASSEMBLY ROOMS, LUDLOW

COURTYARD, HEREFORD

11 Sept THE KING AND I (U) 13 Sept DIVIDED Wheel2Reel film event with live Q&A 14 Sept LEAN ON PETE (15) 21 Sept ZAMA (15) 28 Sept THE PIANO (15) Details 01584 878141

From 31 Aug CHRISTOPHER ROBIN (PG) 1 - 4 Sept HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 3: SUMMER VACATION (ctbc) 1 Sept Courtyard Family Saturdays. 5 Sept HEATHERS (15) 7 - 20 Sept THE CHILDREN ACT (12A) 7 - 13 Sept HEARTS BEAT LOUD (12A) 7 - 11 Sept THE MORE YOU IGNORE ME (15) 8 Sept THE BIG BAD FOX AND OTHER TALES (U) Courtyard Family Saturdays. 10 - 13 Sept FIRST REFORMED (15) 14 - 20 Sept COLD WAR (15) 16 & 17 Sept THE DAMNED UNITED (15) 17 - 20 Sept REINVENTING MARVIN (ctbc) 18 Sept CABARET (15) 20th anniversary screening. 21 - 26 Sept THE NEGOTIATOR (15) 21 - 27 Sept PUZZLE (15) 21 - 27 Sept LUCKY (ctbc) 22 Sept SHERLOCK JR. (U) Courtyard Family Saturdays. 22 Sept BUGSY MALONE (U) 20th anniversary screening. 29 Sept - 4 Oct BLACKKKLANSMAN (15) 28 Sept - 4 Oct THE RIDER (15) 28 - 30 Sept ANCHOR AND HOPE (15) 30 Sept & 1 Oct FEVER PITCH (15) Details 01432 340555

BRECON FILM SOCIETY 10 Sept FILM STARS DON’T DIE IN LIVERPOOL (12A) Doors open 7.15pm for 7.30pm start. Brecon Coliseum Cinema, Wheat St, Brecon. Membership enquiries 01874 623166

CONQUEST, BROMYARD 4 Sept HEREFORDSHIRE LIFE THROUGH A LENS: STORIES FROM THE HOP YARDS 7 Sept THE GUERSNEY LITERARY AND POTATO PEEL PIE SOCIETY 21 Sept I, TONYA Conquest Theatre, Tenbury Rd, Bromyard. Details 01885 488575

Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool

1 Sept THE POST (12A) Belmont Hall, Wellington www.theclifton.org 3 Sept FINDING YOUR FEET (12) Church Stretton School 01694 724330 4 Sept THE GUERNSEY LITERARY AND POTATO PEEL PIE SOCIETY (12A) Lydbury North VH 01588 680302 5 Sept THE GUERNSEY LITERARY AND POTATO PEEL PIE SOCIETY (12A) Cardington VH 01694 771295 6 Sept MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS (12A) Brilley VH 01544 327227 7 Sept HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE (12A) All Stretton VH 07812 583113 7 Sept DARKEST HOUR (PG) The Simpson Hall, Burghill 01432 760816 7 Sept THE GREATEST SHOWMAN (PG) Fownhope New Memorial Hall 01432 860065 7 Sept THE GREATEST SHOWMAN (PG) Staunton-on-Wye VH 01981 501031 7 Sept THE GUERNSEY LITERARY AND POTATO PEEL PIE SOCIETY (12A) Knighton Community Centre 01547 520602 7 Sept THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI (15) Sarn VH 01686 671205 7 Sept THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI (15) Colwall VH 01684 540926 7 Sept THE AWFUL TRUTH (1937) (U) Leintwardine Community Centre 07572 442903 8 Sept THE GREATEST SHOWMAN (PG) Ripple Parish Hall 01684 592781 8 Sept DARKEST HOUR (PG) Belmont Hall, Wellington www.theclifton.org 8 Sept FINDING YOUR FEET (12) Bayston Hill Memorial Hall 01743 873940 10 Sept THE POST (12A) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911 11 Sept THE GUERNSEY LITERARY AND POTATO PEEL PIE SOCIETY (12A) The Talbot Theatre, Whitchurch 01948 660660

11 Sept EVEN WHEN I FALL (12A) All Stretton VH 07812 583113 11 Sept EDIE (12A) Garway VH 01600 750465 11 Sept SHOW BOAT (U) Neston Civic Hall 0151 336 7805 11 Sept LETTERS FROM BAGHDAD (PG) St Mary’s Church Hall, Ross on Wye 01989 568705 12 Sept FINDING YOUR FEET (12) Hope Bowdler VH 01694 723648 12 Sept EDIE (12A) Cuddington & Sandiway VH 01606 888931 13 Sept THE GREATEST SHOWMAN (PG) Perton Civic Centre 01902 745971 13 Sept THE GREATEST SHOWMAN (PG) Bagley Sports and Social Club 07773 983963 14 Sept THE GREATEST SHOWMAN (PG) Marton VH 01938 580116 14 Sept DARKEST HOUR (PG) Great Witley VH 01299 896412 14 Sept VICTORIA AND ABDUL (12) Bodenham Parish Hall 01568 797932 14 Sept THE GUERNSEY LITERARY AND POTATO PEEL PIE SOCIETY (12A) Whitchurch & Ganarew Memorial Hall 01600 890640 14 Sept THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI (15) Clungunford Parish Hall 01588 660159 15 Sept THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI (15) Hanley Broadheath VH 01886 853195 15 Sept THE GUERSNEY LITERARY AND POTATO PEEL PIE SOCIETY (12A) Lady Emily Hall, Tarrington 01432 890720 15 Sept EDIE (12A) Playhouse Cineman, Community Centre, Leominster 01568 616460 15 Sept DUNKIRK (2017) (12A) Cleobury Mortimer Parish Hall 01299 271129 15 Sept MANDELA: LONG WALK TO FREEDOM (12) Belmont Hall, Wellington www.theclifton.org 15 Sept DARKEST HOUR (PG) Aston on Clun VH 01588 660545 15 Sept THE GREATEST SHOWMAN (PG) Cawley Hall, Eye 01568 615836

Herefordshire Life Through a Lens

LEAN ON PETE (15) C h a r l i e P l u m m e r, so good in All The Money In The World here plays another Charley, troubled son of rootless Ray (Travis F i m m e l , M a g g i e ’s Plan) who’s too busy pursuing sexual conquests to be much of a single dad and as they move into another run-down homestead finds a job at an equally shabby racetrack with irascible trainer, Del (Steve Buscemi). Via Del’s cynical jockey, Bonnie (Chloë Sevigny, Alien: Covenant), Charley soon realises that Del’s aging horse, the titular Lean On Pete is destined for the abattoir, prompting him to abduct his new four-legged friend on a hardscrabble cross-country journey that’s both moving and suffused with hard realities. British writer/ director Andrew Haigh has form with works that challenge preconceptions within naturalistic, low-key settings (45 Years, Weekend) and this affecting, coming-of-age story is just one such.

16 Sept MARY AND THE WITCH’S FLOWER (U) Playhouse Cinema, Community Centre, Leominster 01568 616460 17 Sept FILM STARS DON’T DIE IN LIVERPOOL (15) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911 18 Sept DARKEST HOUR (PG) The Royal British Legion, Newport 07886 697934 18 Sept EDIE (12A) Talbot Theatre, Whitchurch 01948 660660 18 Sept WHISKY GALORE (2016) (PG) SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630321 19 Sept THE SHAPE OF WATER (15) Escleyside Hall 01981 510352 19 Sept EDIE (12A) Myddle VH 01939 291014 19 Sept I, TONYA (15) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125 20 Sept TULLY (15) SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630321 20 Sept THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI (15) Pudleston VH 01568 760606 20 Sept THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI (15) Gorsley VH 01989 720358 20 Sept HEREFORDSHIRE LIFE THROUGH A LENDS: STORIES FROM THE HOP YARDS (U) Lady Emily Community Hall, Tarrington 20 Sept FINDING YOUR FEET (12) Kinnerley Parish Hall 01691 682282 21 Sept FINDING YOUR FEET (12) Dorstone VH 01981 550943 21 Sept CALL ME BY YOUR NAME (15) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125

21 Sept VICTORIA AND ABDUL (12) Shifnal VH 01952 462787 21 Sept WILD TARGET (12) Stoke Prior VH 07850 030821 21 Sept MRS CALDICOT’S CABBAGE WAR (12) Bosbury Parish Hall 01531 640415 21 Sept THE POST (12A) Little Dewchurch VH 01432 840333 21 Sept THE GUERNSEY LITERARY AND POTATO PEEL PIE SOCIETY (12A) Little Wenlock VH 01952 505547 21 Sept THE GUERNSEY LITERARY AND POTATO PEEL PIE SOCIETY (12A) Cound Guildhall 01743 761451 21 Sept LEAN ON PETE (15) Knighton Community Centre 01547 520602 22 Sept THE SHAPE OF WATER (15) Chapel Lawn VH 01547 530258 22 Sept THE POST (12A) Trefonen VH 01691 657011 22 Sept A STREET CAT NAMED BOB (12A) Yarpole Parish Hall 01568 780279 22 Sept JOURNEY’S END (12A) Belmont Hall, Wellington www.theclifton.org 24 Sept ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD (15) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911 25 Sept THE POST (12A) Acton Scott VH 01694 781260 25 Sept FINDING YOUR FEET (12) Much Birch Community Hall 01981 540097 27 Sept DARKEST HOUR (PG) Goodrich VH 01600 890609 27 Sept A UNITED KINGDOM (12A) Almeley VH 01544 327195

THE NEGOTIATOR (15) Having played brilliantly against type in Baby Driver, John Hamm somewhat reprises his Mad Men persona with much cradling of a whisky glass in this espionage thriller as ex-diplomat Mason Skiles, recalled to the scene of his wife’s death during a botched CIA operation that he essentially orchestrated. Originally titled Beirut after its war-ravaged, 1980s backdrop, this mustn’t be confused with Gary Gray’s 1998 cop drama of the same name as a sharp script by Tony Gilroy (Michael Clayton, the Bourne franchise) invests much capital in Skiles’ talent as a fast-talking operator. But after years boozily mediating tedious labour disputes back in the USA, Skiles finds himself the only person universally trusted in a tense Middle Eastern hostage deal alongside his CIA handler, deftly played by Rosamund Pike with her best yank accent. Gripping, complex and credible, and that’s just Hamm. 28 Sept A MAN CALLED OVE (15) Colwall VH 01684 540926 28 Sept GOODBYE CHRISTOPHER ROBIN (PG) Longden VH 07539 545846 28 Sept THE GUERNSEY LITERARY AND POTATO PEEL PIE SOCIETY (12A) The Red House, Albrighton 01902 373854 29 Sept THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI (15) Belmont Hall, Wellington www.theclifton.org 29 Sept FINDING YOUR FEET (12) Neston Civic Hall 0151 336 7805 30 Sept DARK HORSE: THE INCREDIBLE TRUE STORY OF DREAM ALLIANCE (PG) New Inn, Pembridge 01544 387571 1 Oct SUFFRAGETTE (12A) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911

LINGEN FLIX 14 Sept FINDING YOUR FEET (12) 12 Oct THE GUERNSEY LITERARY AND POTATO PEEL PIE SOCIETY Lingen Village Hall, 7.30pm, 01544 267736. www.lingen.org.uk

MKT. THEATRE, LEDBURY

19 Sept I, TONYA (15) 21 Sept CALL ME BY YOUR NAME (15) 28 Sept EASY RIDER (15) 5 Oct HEREFORDSHIRE LIFE THROUGH A LENS: STORIES FROM THE HOP YARDS (U) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125

OLD MKT. HALL, SHREWS. Until 2 Sept INCREDIBLES 2 (PG) Until 6 Sept CHISTOPHER ROBIN (PG) Details 01743 281281

PLAYHOUSE, LEOMINSTER

8 Sept THE GUERNSEY LITERARY AND POTATO PEEL PIE SOCIETY (12) 9 Sept TOMORROW Transition Leominster 15 Sept EDIE (12A) 16 Sept MARY AND THE WITCH’S FLOWER (U) Phone for times. Playhouse Cinema, Community Centre, Leominster 01568 612583

PRESTEIGNE SCREEN 7 Sept FILM STARS DON’T DIE IN LIVERPOOL (15) 21 Sept ONLY WHEN I FALL (12A) 5 Oct FUNNY COW (15) Assembly Rooms, Presteigne. www.presteignescreen.org.uk

REGAL CINEMA, TENBURY 1 - 8 Sept HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 3: SUMMER VACATION (PG) 1 - 4 Sept MISSION IMPOSSIBLE FALLOUT (12A) 3 Sept ONE NOTE AT A TIME (PG) 5 Sept LEAN ON PETE (15) 10 & 11 Sept HEREFORDSHIRE LIFE THROUGH A LENS: STORIES OF THE HOP YARDS (U) 17 & 18 Sept CHRISTOPHER ROBIN (PG) 24 & 25 Sept THE EQUALIZER 2 (15)

28 & 29 Sept THE CHILDREN ACT (12A) Details 01584 811442

SPARC, BISHOP’S CASTLE 18 Sept WHISKEY GALORE (PG) 20 Sept TULLY (15) SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle. Phone for times 01588 630321

THEATRE SEVERN, SHREWS. 26 Sept OCEAN FILM FESTIVAL Mind-blowing marine life and be inspired by the characters who dedicate their lives to answering the call of the ocean. 7.30pm, Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury 01743 281281

WYESIDE, BUILTH WELLS 1, 2, 4 & 5 Sept THE BOOKSHOP (PG) 1, 2, 8, 15, 23 & 30 Sept INCREDIBLES 2 (ctbc) 1, 2, 9, 16, 22 & 29 Sept HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 3: SUMMER VACATION (PG) 1 - 6, 8, 9, 16, 23 & 29 Sept CHRISTOPHER ROBIN (PG) 1, 2, 4 - 6 Sept CRAZY RICH ASIANS (ctbc) 1, 2, 4 - 6 Sept THE MEG (ctbc) 7 - 9, 11 -& 13 Sept ALPHA (ctbc) 7 - 9, 11 - 13 Sept THE CHILDREN ACT (12A) 7 - 9, 11 - 13 Sept THE SPY WHO DUMPED ME (ctbc) 7 - 9, 13 Sept THE SECRET OF MARROWBONE (15) 14 - 16, 18 - 20 Sept ACTION POINT (15) 14 - 16, 18 - 20 Sept THE DARKEST MINDS (ctbc) 14 - 16, 18 - 20 Sept THE EQUALIZER 2 (ctbc) 14 - 16, 19 & 20 Sept WHITNEY (ctbc) 15 & 30 Sept ZOO (PG) 19 Sept MAMMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN (12A) 21 - 23, 25 - 27 Sept BLACKKKLANSMAN (ctbc) 21 - 22, 25 - 27 Sept SLAUGHTERHOUSE RULEZ (ctbc) 21, 23 & 26 Sept THE FIRST PURGE (ctbc) 21, 23, 25 & 26 Sept YARDIE (ctbc) 28 - 30 Sept, 2 - 4 Oct THE MISEDUCATION OF CAMERON POST (15) 28 - 30 Sept, 2 - 4 Oct KING OF THIEVES (ctbc) 28 - 30 Sept, 3 & 4 Oct THE HAPPYTIME MURDERS (ctbc) 28 - 30 Sept, 2 - 4 Oct SLENDER MAN (ctbc) Wyeside, Builth Wells 01982 552555

LIVE EVENTS ON SCREEN 5 Sept JONAS KAUFMAN: UNDER THE STARS Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, 01885 488575. 6 Sept JULIE National Theatre live. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7pm, 01982 552555. Richard Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, 01497 820322. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7pm, 01584 811442. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7pm, 01600 719401. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7pm, 01432 340555. Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, 01497 820322. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 7pm, 01588 630321. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7pm, 01885 488575. Old Market Hall, Shrewsbury, 7pm, 01743 281281. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7pm, 01952 728911. 8 Sept JONAS KAUFMANN: UNDER THE STARS Outdoor concert, captured live at Berlin’s iconic Waldbuhne Amphitheatre. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, 01600 772467. 12 Sept THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR Royal Shakespeare Company. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7pm, 01982 552555. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7pm, 01432 340555. Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, 01497 820322. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 7pm, 01588 630321. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7pm, 01584 811442. Old Market Hall, Shrewsbury, 8pm, 01743 281281. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7pm, 01952 728911. 13 Sept LA BOHEME Opera Australia. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, 01885 488575. 14 Sept JONAS KAUFMANN: UNDER THE STARS Outdoor concert, captured live at Berlin’s iconic Waldbuhne Amphitheatre. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm, 01584 811442. 15 Sept EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7pm, 01885 488575. 16 Sept THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR Royal Shakespeare Company. Playhouse Cinema, Community Centre, Leominster, 7pm, 01568 612583.

01885 488575. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7pm, 01952 728911.

16 Sept AN AMERICAN IN PARIS THE MUSICAL Encore stream. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 3pm, 01584 878141.

30 Sept THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR Royal Shakespeare Company, encore screening. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 3pm, 01584 878141.

20 Sept JULIE Encore screening National Theatre. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7pm, 07967 517125. 20 Sept THE MERRY WIDOW Australian Ballet. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7pm, 01584 811442. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7pm, 01952 728911. 23 Sept JULIE National Theatre, encore screening. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 3pm, 01584 878141. 23 Sept THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR Royal Shakespeare Company. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7pm, 01600 772467.

30 Sept JULIE National Theatre. Playhouse Cinema, Community Centre, Leominster, 7pm, 01568 612583. 4 Oct A WINTER’S TALE Shakespeare’s Globe live. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 7pm, 01588 630321. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7.15pm, 01952 728911. 6 Oct AIDA Metropolitan Opera live. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 5.55pm, 01600 719401.

27 Sept KING LEAR National Theatre live. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7pm, 01982 552555. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7pm, 01600 719401. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7pm, 01432 340555. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 7pm, 01588 630321. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7pm, 07967 517125. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7pm,

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

AARDVARK BOOKS & CAFE

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Specialist in art, design, photography, history, gardening Also open our superb CAFÉ! The Bookery, Manor Farm, Brampton Bryan, Bucknell, SY7 0DH Off A4113 Knighton Road. Tel: 01547 530744 OPEN EVERY DAY aardvaark@btconnect.com www.aardvark-books.com Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm

AUTUMN MEDLEY: H.Art EXHIBITION Saturday 8 - Sunday 23 September A group exhibition containing paintings, textiles, prints, jewellery, glass and furniture by artists Pat Simon, Catherine Hale, Jane Fairweather, Tim Phillips, Kate Evans, Charlotte Gardiner, Gordon Yapp, Drusilla Cole, Terry Browne, Helen Vine and Jill Bagnall. J. L. CARR: A CELEBRATION Saturday 1 September 10am-4pm; Entry £10 A celebration of the writer, artist and publisher J L Carr introduced by Matthew Engel, with contributions from Bob Carr the writer’s son, who still runs Quince Tree Press. Includes a screening of the new BFI print of the film of Carr’s ‘A Month in the Country’.

dance The Flying Atoms

Sat 29 September WELSHPOOL VINTAGE TEA DANCE Vintage DJ will make your afternoon as part of Welshpool 1940s weekend go with a swing with music and dancing from the golden age of Big Band Swing. Welshpool Church House, 2pm, £5, 01686 614555. ECSTATIC RHYTHMS DANCE – WITH CLIVE HEDGER This is a freestyle dance class drawing upon elements of 5 Rhythms, ecstatic / shamanic dance with some of the best ever music on a great sound system. No experience necessary. No steps to learn, just following your inner rhythms. Wear loose clothing and bring water. BRILLEY VILLAGE HALL HR3 6JG 1st Saturday of each month. The village hall is signposted from the Brilley to Kington road and is approximately 500 yards from St Mary’s church, Brilley. (These dates may occasionally be subject to change). 7.30pm £10 (concessions available). Info clivephilippa@hotmail.com 07905 743272 / 01982 552535.

Dance Performance Wed 12 September ECHOES + I IMAGINE AAKASH ODEDRA has a growing international reputation for solo performance inspired by Asian classical dance, contemporary dance and collaboration. Echoes and I Imagine is Odedra’s latest solo double bill. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £15/£12, 01432 340555. Tues 18 September REMEMBRANCE + THE FOUR SEASONS NEW ENGLISH BALLET THEATRE present a visual and musical feast of passion, hope and remembrance in a brand new ballet double bill. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 2pm & 7.30pm, £18.50-£16, students £10, 01743 281281. Wed 19 September & Fri 5 October THE FLYING ATOMS POWYS DANCE. Professors Gusto and Hitch work hard in the Laboratory of Curiosity answering questions. The playful, interactive family show will wow with high-flying aerial dance, soundtrack and stunning design. For ages 6+. 19 Sept - Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 5.30pm, £8/£6, 01874 611622. 5 Oct - Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 1.30pm & 7pm, £6, family £18, 01686 614555.

Dance Workshops

Single, dated listings are free. Year round entries £40

Sat 15 September STEP DANCE WORKSHOPS Taster sessions in Dartmoor Stepdancing, Lancashire Clog Dancing and Appalachian Stepdancing. No previous experience necessary. Powys Dance Centre, Arlais Rd, Llandrindod Wells, 10am-5pm, 01597 811169.

ALANYA’S BELLYDANCE CLUB - OPEN LEVEL Monkland Village Hall - Mondays 7.30-9pm. Miro Studio, Hereford - Fridays 10.30am-12pm. No-obligation taster £6, then pay per term or block. For information and other classes visit www.alanyabellydance. com or call Abbie on 07962 161081. DANCEFEST Mon - Hereford Chance to Dance (55+), 11.30am, St John’s Methodist Church Hall, Hereford. £58 a term. Tues - Dancefest classes for 4-16 year olds at The Courtyard, Hereford for 4-16 year olds from 4pm. £4 a week. Thurs - Kingsland and Bromyard Dancefest Clubs (6-11) 4pm, Kingsland Coronation Hall, Leominster; 5pm at Queen Elizabeth Humanities Colleges, Bromyard. £4 a week, www.dancefest.co.uk, 01905 611199. CROOKED STEEPLE MORRIS Women’s North West Clog Dancers. New members welcome. No experience necessary. Monday evening, 7.45-9pm, Lacon Childe School, Cleobury Mortimer, DY14 8PE, £2.50 per session. Contact Linda or Nic 01746 718624, crookedsteeple@ btinternet.com APPLETREE ORGANISATION Tues - Belly Dance for Beginners, 2pm. Tues - Gym-Pan-Ze Rope & Trapeze for all, 5.30pm. Wed - Disco Dots, 10.30am, £3. Wed - Dance Crusaders for the over 50s, 2.30pm. Wed - Fuzion Dance, for ages 4 - adult, from 4pm. Wed - All Tap Sessions for 7 to 12+, from 4pm. Appletree Theatre, 15 Lower Galdeford, Ludlow, 07921 331764. Echoes + I Imagine

ASSEMBLY ROOMS, LUDLOW CLASSES Mon - Circle Dancing, Studio, 1.45pm-3.45pm. Contact Kathryn Louhichi, 01584 877446. Tues Learn To Jive. Fun, easy to learn and no partner/experience needed. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 8-10pm, £5, 01989 750354.

Mon RIPPLERS DANCE CLASSES For 8-11 year olds. With Powys Dance. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 4.45pm, £2-£3.50, 01982 552555.

COURTYARD, HEREFORD CLASSES Dancing Tots – Fridays 11.30am – 12.15pm, Ages 2-4, £4 per session, £1 per extra child. Dancemakers Minis – Tuesdays 4pm – 4.45pm, Ages 4-6, £4 per session. The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.

Tues, Thurs, Fri & Sat MID WALES DANCE ACADEMY Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 01874 623219.

LEARN 2 JIVE BEGINNERS CLASSES Mon, 7.30-8.30pm, Bartestree Village Hall, Hereford, HR1 4BY. Tues, 7.30-8.30pm, Ludlow Assembly Rooms, SY8 1AZ. Tues, 7.30-8.30pm, Stretton Sugwas Village Hall, HR4 7PT. Tues, 7.30pm-8.30pm Pembridge Village Hall, HR6 9EB. Wed, 7.30-8.30pm, Methodist Church Hall, Tenbury Wells, WR15 8EE. Wed, 8-9pm, Holy Trinity Parish Hall, Malvern, WR14 4LR. Thurs, 7.30pm-8.30pm, Hereford Academy, HR2 7NG. Thurs, 7.45pm-8.45pm Ledbury Dance Studio, HR8 2A. Fri, 9.30am-10.15am Charlestone Fitness, Point 4, HR1 1DT. Fri, 11am-12pm, Tupsley Whitehouse Community Hub, Gentle Jive. Contact Matt or Sarah on 01989 750354. or info@coolmovesdance.co.uk www.coolmovesdance.co.uk Coolmoves Dance & Fitness for adults. Fortnightly Sat CHORUS LINE Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 01874 623219. Mon SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING Join an enthusiastic adult group on Monday evenings to learn how to dance jigs, reels and Strathspeys at Llanelwedd School Hall, Builth Wells from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. £2 per session (first free). No need to bring a partner. Beginners and experts welcome. 01982 570324/01544 350707.

Mon YOUTH DANCE CLASSES Ages 11+. With Powys Dance. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 5.45pm, 01982 552555.

Tues FOXWELP MORRIS Why not try Morris dancing? We practice every Tues evening at 7.30pm in Moccas Village Hall from Sept to May. Mainly dances from the Cotswolds, but also some from the Welsh Borders. All sexes welcome, and ability to dance not necessary! Beginners welcome. Contact Emma on 01544 327311 or Paul 01497 821003. Wed BIG FISH LITTLE FISH FOR MUMS AND TOTS! Dance Centre, Llandrindod Wells, 2-3pm, £3 drop in, for tots aged 8 months+, 01597 824370. Weds THE REBEL RAIDERS Linedancing, all abilities welcome. CARAD, East St, Rhayader, 7-9.30pm, 01597 810561. Fri (term time) VILLAGE BEATS SHAKE AND DANCE Come and dance to get that body and mind moving! Village Beats gives you a chance to drop out of that busy thinking mind and to drop down into your body. We play some amazing music that lets us put anything that might be popping up into our heads into the dance through the use of breath, rhythm and movement. This is an active meditation to some a-m-a-z-i-n-g tunes! No steps to learn. Nothing to get right or wrong. No upper age limit. All levels of physical fitness welcome. Sessions are drop in and are £8 per class. Little Birch Village Hall, Barrack Hill, Much Birch, HR2 8AZ. Contact Zoë 07879 425 458.

The Pales Quaker Meeting House Llandegley LD1 5UH AUTUMN EVENTS AT THE PALES

Monday (starts 3rd Sept)

Bartestree Village Hall, Hereford, 7.30-8.30pm

Tuesday (starts 4th Sept)

Stretton Sugwas Village Hall, 7.30-8.30pm Pembridge Village Hall, 7.30-8.30pm Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7.30-8.30pm

Saturday 29 September, 2.30pm: The Use of Silence A talk and workshop led by Dominic Walker, followed by tea and discussion. Monday 8 October, 10.30am-4.30pm: Geology at the Pales, with Joe Botting. Learn to read the history of the earth written in its rocks in a morning talk and an afternoon walk. Wednesday 24 October, 10.30am-4.30pm: Tuning the Heart. A day to explore and experience the spiritual practices of Universal Sufism with Karim Hadden. For more details see thepales.org.uk/events The historic Quaker Meeting House at The Pales is sited on a peaceful hillside above Llandegley, close to the border with Herefordshire. Meeting House and grounds are open daily.

Wednesday (starts 5th Sept)

Tenbury Methodist Church Hall, 7.30-8.30pm Holy Trinity Parish Hall, Malvern, 8-9pm

Thursday (starts 6th Sept) Hereford Academy, 7.30-8.30pm Ledbury Dance Studio, 7.45-8.45pm

Friday (starts 7th Sept)

Charleston Fitness, Point 4, Hereford, 9.30-10.15am Gentle Jive, Tupsley Whitehouse Community Hub, 11am-midday

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

food page The Cottage of Content, Carey

R PERNICKETY’S erratic life journey was marked at the end of July by a milestone birthday; he will reveal no more than that he won’t see twenty again. However, the anniversaire at least provided two opportunities for the consumption of better than average cuisine. Mr P’s older brother, former TV broadcaster and Babbling Head on the BBC, arrived by iron horse at Ludlow, where he had booked a table at Mortimer’s in Corve Street. Despite Mr P’s previously expressed reservations over the style and ambience of this place [see Broadsheep April 2016], he enjoyed his sibling’s torrent of views and other useful information over an exceptionally good lunch, which reminded him that the chef at Mortimer’s is a former assistant to legendary one-time Ludlow chef, Claude Bosi, under whom he obviously learned a great deal. Mr P also hosted dinner for his noisy issue, his Lovely Companion and a couple of wrinkly chums at the Riverside Inn by the Lugg at Aymestrey. When Mr P is asked to recommend places to eat in the region, the Riverside always makes the cut, and it didn’t disappoint on this occasion. The chef/proprietor is inventive and runs a supremely slick brigade de cuisine. Although the LC still purses her lips a little over the recent re-fit, and the sound of traffic racing over the Lugg bridge can be a little intrusive, Mr P enthusiastically endorses it. Before getting to the nitty-g of this month’s review of the Cottage of Content in Carey, South Herefordshire, Mr P is excited to convey the good news that two threatened local pubs now stand a strong chance of being saved by their communities. The Bell at Yarpole was last reviewed by Mr P for the readers of the Woolly Organ in May 2017, then at the very nadir of its recent disastrous history. The food was inedible and the decoration unspeakable. It is, nevertheless, a fine building that has been abused for the last decade or so by a series of clueless tenants who had foolishly signed exploitative, no-win tenancies with the heinous PubCo that owned it. Now at last Enterprise Inns, no doubt experiencing financial pressures of its own, have decided to sell it, and the village are setting out to buy it for the market price of £325,000. Anyone who wants to support this initiative can get involved. [www.themortimercbs.org]. The villagers of Orleton have also recently learned that they can buy the freehold of their lovely old Boot Inn, if they can rustle up £250,000. [www.thecommunitybootinn.co.uk] Mr P wishes both the very best and plans to review a couple of other thriving community pubs in a future issue of the Woolly O. Mr Pernickety visited the Cottage of Content in the hamlet of Carey, near Ross with an old friend, an aging artisan, former grand fromage in the London art world, now a skilled maker of gentlemen’s furniture in rural Shropshire. The Cottage is an exceptionally pretty pub, a freehold inn that has escaped the worst ravages of landlord improvement. Mr P first ate there with a gathering of Herefordshire drinkers, when he lost a large bet with the landlord that Mr John Major would not become the next prime minister (and hopes he won’t do the same regarding the infamous Mr Al Johnson).

The food was good then; Mr P looked forward to seeing if, some four or five chefs later, it still was. Just driving to the pub offers an enjoyable prelude to a visit. To the south, where the Wye flows through water meadows unchanged in centuries, racehorse trainer, Venetia William’s handsome charges can be seen grazing the paddocks on the other bank. The Cottage is set on a bend in the narrow lane on a terrace above a small brook, and a picturesque stone bridge. Good solid tables sit on the terrace, among trees and shrubs which frame the white-washed walls of the building. Inside, worn flagstones and much authentic beamery is unspoiled by a few bad choices of furniture – the rest of which sits well enough. The bar has the pleasing air of a place where local folk – squires, farmers and hands alike – have happily guzzled beer for centuries. Mr P and his guest, the Aging Artisan, did the same – at least to the extent of half a pint of always delicious Hobson’s Best while they decided what to eat. They had been allocated a pleasantly battered little table by a window, but the Aging Artisan is a committed smoker who wanted to sit out on the terrace, in the sunshine. The AA, an erudite man of epicurean tastes, laid into his Chicken Liver and Pork Pâté, roast pepper and chilli jam, and crisp olive toasts with unrestrained gusto, declaring with a full mouth that the texture of the terrine and tang of the chilli confection were excellent. Mr P had a nibble that confirmed that view, while his own Beetroot pannacotta, crumbled stilton and walnuts also offered the fresh new tastes and contrast that the gourmand seeks. The Pork Plate that Mr P had next contained medallions, belly, chorizo and crackling with champ potatoes and red cabbage – all delicious with the clever addition of the chorizo, apart, that is, from a chewy strand of unauthentic-looking and slightly sour crackling. The AA made was making happy grunting noises over his Lamb Shoulder Confit with Rosemary Crust and remarked how well-seasoned both dishes were; neither eater had touched the salt or pepper pots. With his lunch Mr P drank a large glass of Chilean Merlot, La Laguna, described on the list as ‘a balanced wine with a pleasant sense of creamy ending’, which also described the Turkish Yogurt dessert he had chosen. He and the Aging Artisan agreed that they had just eaten as good a lunch as they had in a long time, in a near perfect bucolic setting. Mr P thoroughly recommends. www.misterpernickety.com

EVENTS Fri 7 September FREE TASTING DAY Swan Brewery, Enterprise Park, Leominster, 9am-9pm, 01568 617709, swanbrewery.co.uk Fri 7 - Sun 9 September LUDLOW FOOD FESTIVAL Headliners include Wahaca founder Thomasina Miers, Brad Carter, food writer Rachel Roddy and over 180 different food and drink producers. Over 40 hours of demonstrations over the weekend across three main stages, interactive talks and tastings. Open Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-6.30pm, Sun 10am-5pm, day tickets from £8-£12, family tickets ranging from £20-£24. www.ludlowfestival.co.uk Sat 15 & Sun 16 September ABERGAVENNY FOOD FESTIVAL Markets, tasting, workshops, cookery schools, feasts, forages, tours, drinks theatre and more. Abergavenny, www.abergavennyfoodfestival.com Tues 18 September VEGETARIAN AND VEGAN COOKERY COURSE £35 per person, booking essential. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, 01588 6760660. Sat 22 September THE COURTYARD’S 20TH BIRTHDAY GALA DINNER Price includes fizz on arrival, three-course meal with tea/ coffee, entertainment from live band, The Hey Yahs, Youth Theatre, Hereford Academy of Dance, Benji the Magician, grand auction and Chinese raffle. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7pm, £75, 01432 340555. Every Saturday LUDLOW COUNTRY MARKET 9am-12pm at The Womens Centre, behind the Buttercross, Ludlow town centre. Local produce, handicrafts, turned wood items, plants & veg, cut flowers, assorted cards. First Saturday of every month PRESTEIGNE LOCAL FOOD MARKET Memorial Hall Presteigne, 9am-1pm. The best collection of artisan food producers in the area. 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month KNIGHTON COMMUNITY MARKET With live music a regular feature in the cafe. Knighton Community Centre, 9.30am-12.30pm, 07751 221487. 3rd Saturday of every month FARMER’S MARKET Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, 9am-1pm, 01588 630023. 3rd Saturday of every month PRODUCE MARKET Hightown Community Rooms, Vicarage Rd. Clun, 10.00am - 12.00pm. 01588 641180. Every Wednesday CURRY NIGHT Curry, naan bread and a drink, £10. Vegetarian option available. Oxford Arms, Kington. Every Wednesday & Thursday TABLE FOR TWO Two mains and a bottle of wine, £40. Vegetarian option available. The Oak, Wigmore, 01568 770424. Every Thursday HAY MARKET DAY Local produce, meat and fish, hot food, artisan bread, cakes, crafts, vintage, plants. Memorial Square and Clock Tower, Hay-on-Wye, 9am-4pm, www.haymarkets.co.uk Every Thursday STEAK NIGHT Steak, chips, peas, mushrooms, onion rings with a drink, £10, Oxford Arms, Kington. Every 2nd & 4th Thursday LUDLOW LOCAL PRODUCE MARKET 9-2pm Castle Square 01584 872043. Every Friday KINGTON LOCAL PRODUCE/CRAFTS MARKET Market Hall, Kington, 9am-1pm, 07867 483135.

FOOD BYTES AARDVARK BOOKS LTD, THE BOOKERY, MANOR FARM, BRAMPTON BRYAN, BUCKNELL 01547 530888 Cafe serving refreshments, cakes etc. Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm. BLEDDFA CENTRE READING ROOM CAFE 01547 550377 Open every Fri, Sat and Sun 11am – 5pm. Café, gift shop, art gallery, and an eclectic selection of books to borrow or buy. Hot and cold drinks, light lunches and homemade cakes, “ginger cake to die for”. Closed 24 Aug – 2 Sept for annual meditation retreat. THE GREEN BEAN CAFE, WEOBLEY 01544 318865 Good, locally sourced, homemade food. Soups, all day light lunches, cakes and scones. Set in the heart of Weobley. Free wifi. Mon-Fri 9.30am-4.30pm, Sat 10am-4pm. With The Green Bean Shop/Deli under the same roof. THE OLD STATION TEA ROOM, THE OLD RAILWAY STATION, NEW RADNOR, LD8 2SS 01544 350543. Visit us at the Old Station Caravan Park for hot drinks and homemade cakes. Superb views and free Wi-Fi. We can cater for small groups, meetings and other events. Accommodation also available. Open daily 9am-5pm, 1st March-31st October. THE ORGASMIC CIDER COMPANY, GREAT PARTON, EARDISLEY, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR3 6NX 01544 327244 or 07773 037448 Craft cider and perry off licence and gift shop with local products. Open Friday and Saturday 12 to 5pm. Group tours available. The India & China Tea Company at TOWER HOUSE GALLERY, HIGH STREET, KNIGHTON 01547 529530 www.galleryknighton.co.uk Homemade soups, breads and cakes, Italian blend coffee and over 30 different varieties of leaf tea. Wednesday to Saturday. 9.30 to 5.00, (Sun, Mon & Tues - CLOSED). THE WORKHOUSE CAFE, INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, PRESTEIGNE 01544 267864 Cafe, gallery, light lunches, good coffee, homemade cakes. Tues - Sat 10am - 4pm. RHOS MARKET GARDEN, KNIGHTON 01547 528315 Growers & providers of organic veg, fruit & flowers. Old Garage Shop, Knighton. Tues-Sat. Free parking, opposite library. Friday morning market stall in Presteigne. Veg boxes delivered to local area weekly. Restaurant orders welcome. info@rhosorganic.co.uk www.rhosorganic.co.uk RUTH WATSON RESTAURATEUR AND PRIVATE COOK. Bespoke Food for all Occasions. Parties, special occasions, holiday home catering, pop-up food. Friendly personal service. Ring or email: 01544 350559/ 07870 752325. ruthwatsonfood@gmail.com YARBOROUGH HOUSE BOOKSHOP, MARKET SQUARE, BISHOP’S CASTLE 01588 638318 CAFE serving coffee, tea and cakes. Open Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun, 10am-5pm. SPECIALISES IN Secondhand classical music, 5000 CDs, 1000 LPs, 7000 books. Come and browse. Why not advertise your eating establishment?

IT’S ONLY £40 FOR THE WHOLE YEAR Just post the wording you require (around 40 words), together with a cheque payable to ‘Broad Sheep’ and post to: The Lodge, Westhide, Hereford, HR1 3RQ

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SEPTEMBER Sat 1 September OPEN MIC Ledbury Community Hall, 7pm, £5, bring a bottle, 01531 632968. SAVANNAH Vaults, Bishop’s Castle. LIVE @ THE WATERFRONT Featuring Mice in a Matchbox. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 1-3pm, 01874 611622. HANNAH AND BRIAN Bull Hotel, Ludlow. WALL2WALL JAZZ FESTIVAL Featuring world class jazz performers. The Melville Theatre, Abergavenny. www.wall2wallhazz.co.uk

CIDER FESTIVAL Many live bands over the weekend. Broome Farm, Peterstow, Ross-on-Wye, starts midday. PIGDAZE Reet Petite, West St, Leominster. ROCK CHAPEL Andi & Dermot from Rhythm Zoo. Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

CIDER FESTIVAL Many live bands over the weekend. Broome Farm, Peterstow, Ross-on-Wye, starts midday. GARETH BEDDARD The Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm.

Mon 3 September CIDER CITY JAZZMEN The Barrels, St Owen’s St, Hereford, 01432 274968. AMERICANA SESSION Grape Vaults, Leominster, 8pm.

CRIMSON CHID Malthouse, Ironbridge.

LITTLE RUMBA The Crown Inn, Dilwyn.

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

WOLVES & RENEGADES Gordon Bennetts, St Peter’s Square, Hereford, 01432 360250.

Sun 2 September

Tues 4 September

SATURDAY SHENANIGANS Featuring Jack Mac’s Funk Pack. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £6, 01497 821762.

DEADBEATS The Plough, Whitecross Rd, Hereford.

MUSIC FOR THE HEARTS EASE Songs for the 17th-20th century. Voices, keyboard and classical guitar. St Cewydd’s Church, Disserth, 3pm, free with refreshments afterwards, 01597 850306.

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

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

WALL2WALL JAZZ FESTIVAL Jazz Ally, a free community event with bar, street food, stalls, infectious dance jazz. Abergavenny Market Hall, 12-5pm. Plus Ty Hafan Charity Swing Party featuring The Electric Swing Circus. www.wall2walljazz.co.uk

OPEN MIC NIGHT The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762.

UPTON BISHOP JAZZ CLUB Featuring Cafe Manouche. The Millennium Hall, Upton Bishop, 7.30pm, tickets £10, 07970 343148.

The Hawkmen Saturday Shenanagins

DECADES Reet Petite, West St, Leominster. WHALEBONE Silvester Horne Institute, Church Stretton, 7.30pm, tickets from www.ticketsource.co.uk/whalebone ON TOUR WITH ELVIS Elvis’ greatest hits. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £23, 01432 340555. SALOPIA Dun Cow, Shrewsbury. MARK LATIMER / TREV DAVIES TRIO Chequers, Etnam St, Leominster. G4 LIVE Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £30, VIP meet and greet £76.50, 01743 281281.

Sat 8 September Tues 4 September ACOUSTICA Sonya Smith plus special guest. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, £2, 01686 614555.

THE STORY OF THE BEACH BOYS The Beach Boyz tribute band. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £17, 01600 772467.

Wed 5 September

LOST THE PLOT Malthouse, Ironbridge.

THE DRAGON BAND The Horse and Jockey, Churchstoke.

WHOSE HANDS ARE THESE Yew Tree, Peterstow, 9pm, free.

SPEEDGUMS + GUESTS Curry and cabaret. Nori’s Cafe, Church St, Leominster, £17.50, please book, 01568 614290.

THE HEREFORDSHIRE COMPOSERS’ WORKSHOP Featuring Tony Urbainczyk (violin), Joris Boon (cello) and Anne De Dadelsen (piano). Composers include Peter Fletcher, John Frith, Gary Higginson, Andrew Morris and Robert Peate. Lion Ballroom, Leominster, 7.30pm, £12, students £6 from Leominster TIC, 01568 616460.

THE BUTCHERS DOGS Toby and John invite you to a fun musical evening. Featuring Jenny and The Jerms. Dukes Arms, Presteigne, 8.30pm, £3 on the door.

Thurs 6 September OPEN MIC/JAM Vaults, Bishop’s Castle. THE BARRON KNIGHTS: THE FINAL JOUST A unique musical comedy attraction. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £22/£21, interval Prosecco and sweet canapes £7.95, 01432 340555. HANNAH LOCKERMAN BAND Jazz. Andrew Logan Museum of Sculpture, Berriew, 8pm, £12.50 in advance, £15 on the door, 01686 640689. MAGNA CARTA The legendary 1970’s prog-folk pioneers. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £14/£12, 01873 850805. ALMELEY STEADY SESSION The Bells Inn, Almeley, near Kington, HR3 6LF, www.almeleysteadysession. wordpress.com

Fri 7 September

LET’S GET QUIZZICAL The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £2 entry fee, all takings go to the winner, 01497 821762. SARAH BROWN Gordon Bennetts, St Peter’s Square, Hereford, 01432 360250. JAGGED HANDS Pop and rock covers from the recent decades. Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford. ACOUSTIC UNDERDOGS Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. EARLY MUSIC IN THE MARCHES ‘London International’. A concert to be given by period instrumentalists Julia Bishop (baroque violin), David Hatcher (Viola da Gamba & baroque cello) and Hilary Norris (harpsichord). Stone Barn, Upper House, Discoed, near Presteigne, 7.30pm, 07989 091949. CLUN VALLEY JAZZ Featuring Julian Arguelles Quartet Tetra. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, 7pm, £12 or £20 with supper and licensed bar, 01588 676060.

JULIAN ARGUELLES Jazz concert. Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, 8pm, £15 in advance, £20 on the door, 01588 630023. THE BULLTOWN BOYS Reet Petite, West St, Leominster. LIVE MUSIC Gordon Bennetts, St Peter’s Square, Hereford, 01432 360250. SATURDAY SHENANIGANS Featuring The Hawkmen, with an array of influences such as rhythm and blues, soul and rock ‘n’ roll. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £6, 01497 821762. JOHN P CROONER The Monkland Arms, Monkland, near Leominster, afternoon/evening, 01568 720510. CLAIRE SHAW Bull Hotel, Ludlow. KINGTON SHOW Featuring horses, sheep, cattle, dog show, shearing, trotting races, horticultural tent, Young Farmers competitions, trade stands and more. The Ovals Farm, Kington, HR5 3LN, 9am-6pm, £12.50, under 18s £5, under 10s free, www.kingtonshow.co.uk OUT OF ORDER The Plough, Whitecross, Hereford, 9pm.

Julia Bishop, Early Music in the Marches

October 2018 J S BACH – A CELEBRATION Artistic Directors Thomas Bowes & Eleanor Alberga

The ninth Arcadia Festival will take place in Leintwardine, Ludlow & Downton. This year the focus is on the glorious music of J S Bach – its beauty, magic and mystery will be revealed by stellar musicians – the centrepiece being the Goldberg Variations by international star pianist Joanna MacGregor.

Programme

Thursday 4 October 7.30 pm The Sun Inn Leintwardine – a light hearted ‘taster’ concert [free event] Friday 5 October 7.30 pm St Mary Magdalene Leintwardine J S Bach – solos for violin, cello & flute woven into a meditation on solitude by American baritone Thorvald Blough Saturday 6 October 4.00pm Oscars, Assembly Rooms Ludlow The King and the Composer – a talk on Bach’s “A Musical Offering” – musical illustration by the Arcadia ensemble Saturday 6 October 7.30pm St Laurence Ludlow Alberga: Oh Chaconne! J S Bach: Chaconne for solo violin, BMV 1004 Alberga: Its Time J S Bach: Goldberg Variations, BMV 988 Sunday 7 October 4.00pm St Giles Downton on the Rock J.S.Bach: A musical offering J.S.Bach: Cantata no 82 – Ich Habe Genug, BMV 82

For more information: www.arcadiamusic.org.uk

Concert tickets: one £15; two £25; three £35 Talk: £10; Festival pass [all events] £40 Accompanied under 16s free Tickets from Ludlow Assembly Rooms [01584 878141]; online www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk Also available at Griffiths Garage shop Leintwardine or local agents 01547 540 356; or 01547 540 763 or on the door.

Wed 12 September THE DRAGON BAND The Horse and Jockey, Churchstoke. TASSOS SPILIOTOPOULOS’ Quartet from Stockholm. The Queen’s Head, St James St, Monmouth, 01600 712767. BRINGING ON BACK THE 60S Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £22, 01874 611622.

Thurs 13 September AUTUMN SEASON LAUNCH Evening of entertainment and discover what’s in store this autumn. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 6.30pm, free but ticketed, 01874 611622. THE FOREGATE STREET BLUES BAND Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 8pm.

Allan Yn Y Fan

Sat 8 September LIVE @ THE WATERFRONT Featuring Shango & Chef. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 01874 611622. AIRBAG Malthouse, Ironbridge. FOUR SEASONS OF SOUNDSYSTEM AUTUMN DANCE Live music from reggae, hip-hop and ska artists Tree House Fire plus Fat Cat Sound. The Lost ARC, Rhayader, £7.50, www.thelostarc.co.uk SCARAMELLA ‘Music from the Dining and Drinking Clubs of Hanoverian London’. A concert for men’s voices to be given by a capella vocal ensemble. St Mary’s Church, Bleddfa, near Knighton, 8pm, 07989 091949. Early Music in the Marches. BUILTH WELLS MALE VOICE CHOIR With Mousehole Male Voice Choir, Shan Cothi & Martha Powell, harp. Gala concert. The Pavilion, Llandrindod Wells, 7.30pm, £15, 01982 552922. CHRONICLES OF ZEE Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. THE RHYTHM KINGS Plus special guest, Otis Redding III. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £29.50-£26.50, 01743 281281. FROZEN CABIN Vaults, Bishop’s Castle. NIGEL PRICE QUARTET Jazz. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £16, under 22’s £8, 01743 234970. Shrewsbury Jazz Network.

Sun 9 September

OPEN MIC Yew Tree, Peterstow, 3pm, followed by acoustic session at 7.30pm, all musicians welcome.

FUNDAY SUNDAY Games, live music featuring Bandemonium, Hannah Solly & Tom Hughes, teas and cakes, stalls and more. Bartestree Village Hall, 11am-4pm. To provide information and better awareness and understanding of Chrohn’s disease and ulcerative Colitis. CHRIS JAMES (Woodchuck). The Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm. SLOW BURNER Richmond Place Club, Edgar St, Hereford, 3-5pm, 01432 356529. BIG WOLF BAND Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4.30pm. ALVOR DUO Sarah Newbod (flute) and Katherine Thomas (harp). Programme includes Bach, Mozart, Donizetti, Debussy, William Alwyn and others. Hellens, Much Marcle, 3pm, £16, students £8 (includes strawberries and cream) from The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555. LIVE JAZZ Local quartet plays well-known standards, Latin and blues. The Cliffe at Dinham, Ludlow, 12.30pm-3pm, free entry, cocktails, light bites or book a table for lunch, 01584 872063. QUIZ NIGHT King’s Head, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm.

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

Tues 11 September VINTAGE JAZZ REVIVAL Rose and Crown, Ludlow, 9pm.

ALBERT JONES TRIO Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

Fri 14 September ALLAN YN Y FAN Welsh traditional band Allan Yn Y Fan will be celebrating their 22nd year on the road with the release of their first single, followed by a major European tour this autumn. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £15/£13, £45 family, 01874 611622. JIM DOODAS Dun Cow, Shrewsbury. FRIDAY LIVE Featuring Circ’s Diner, providing a nod outside the norm with honest lyrics and a nuance of country and folk. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £5, 01497 821762. FRONTRUNNER Gordon Bennetts, St Peter’s Square, Hereford, 01432 360250. FRIDAY NIGHT STOMP AT THE CASTLE Featuring Noble Jacks. With the fiddle leading the charge, Noble Jacks bring their high-energy, foot-stomping rhythms to Abergavenny Castle. 7.30pm, £10, www.abergavennyfoodfestival.com Part of Abergavenny Food Festival. BAND OPEN MIC Hosted by Rhythm Thieves. Drums and backline provided. Sun Inn, Leintwardine, 8pm. LOST THE PLOT Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. SOME GUYS HAVE ALL THE LUCK Rod Stewart tribute. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £22.50, 01432 340555. FOLK IN THE FOYER Featuring Flatworld. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, 01885 488575.

Street Theatre • Live Music • Vintage Vehicles Street Markets • Exhibitions • Steam Engines Plus lots more

Admission £6, Under 12’s Free 12 noon - 9pm

CARDIFF WINDS Programme includes Schubert, Klughardt, Butterworth, Arnold, Raymond Head and Derek Smith. Lion Ballroom, Leominster, 3pm, £12, £6 students from Leominster TIC, 01568 616460.

Son Yambu Cuban Salsa Band Party at the Castle

SIMON DEELEY’S BLUE HAZE QUARTET With the music from their current CD ‘From the Blue Hills’. 11 original compositions by jazz pianist Simon Deeley in styles ranging from lively Latin jazz to in-the-groove jazz fusion to gentle reflective ballads. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7.30pm, £10, students £6, 01952 728911. BOONDOGZ The Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm.

Fri 14 September RONNIE & THE REVERBS Rock ‘n’ roll. Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford. INDIGO MACHINE Malthouse, Ironbridge. ORCHESTRA OF THE SWAN RURAL CONCERT SERIES Baroque meets sizzling tango in a concert of music from the old and new worlds. Steiner Academy, Hereford, 7.30pm, £10/£6/£30, 01981 540221. Arts Alive.

Sat 15 September OUTCASTS Bull Hotel, Ludlow. LUDLOW JAZZ COLLECTIVE Cool tunes, great players. Saturday Cafe, The Courtyard, Hereford, 12-2pm, free. VAUDEVILLE TO THE KINEMA Keith Nichols: An evening with the Maestro. The history of popular music from 1900-1930 with piano, laughs, songs and slides, including silent movie accompaniement. St Mary’s Church, Hay-on-Wye, 7.30pm, £12, 07748 652194. www.hayjazz.org PARTY AT THE CASTLE Irresistible dance music from the Son Yambu Cuban Salsa Band and classic rock and roll from the Black Kat Boppers, spectacular fireworks and fab street food from some of the UK’s most exciting producers. The Castle, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £20, www.abergavennyfoodfestival.com PHOENIX Gordon Bennetts, St Peter’s Square, Hereford, 01432 360250. FRUIT MACHINE Malthouse, Ironbridge.

THE SPEEDGUMS Live jazz and blues from the balcony. Artshop and Chapel, Cross St, Abergavenny, 01873 736430.

THE REBELS Reet Petite, West St, Leominster. NIGHT MARKET Lots of good food and great tunes from Little Rumba and Ish Kabbible. Abergavenny, 6.30pm-8pm, £5. Part of Abergavenny Food Festival. www.abergavennyfoodfestival.com WORRIED MEN The Plough, Whitecross Rd, Hereford. SATURDAY SHENANIGANS Promise auction by Hay & District Chamber of Commerce, 7pm, free entry. Raising funds for the Christmas lights in Hay. Come and bid on a variety of lots including the chance to introduce the celebrity guest at this year’s Hay Christmas Lights switch on! GREG RUSSELL & CIARAN ALGAR Combining Russell’s powerful vocals and driving guitar style with Algar’s All-Ireland winning fiddle playing, the duo have become one of the most sought after acts on the British folk scene. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.45pm, £15/£12, 01432 340555. GRANT PRITCHARD TRIO Vaults, Bishop’s Castle. PAUL PARKER Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. LIVE @ THE WATERFRONT Featuring Neil Morgan. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 01874 611622.

Sun 16 September THE SPEEDGUMS Live jazz and blues from the balcony. Artshop and Chapel, Cross St, Abergavenny, 01873 736430. INDIGO MACHINE Malthouse, Ironbridge. JEFF CHAPMAN’S ROOSTERS Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4.30pm.

MAYOR’S FASHION SHOW In aid of Tenbury Youth. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 2pm, 01584 811442.

Tues 18 September OPEN MIC NIGHT The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762. VINTAGE JAZZ REVIVAL Rose and Crown, Ludlow, 9pm.

Wed 19 September THE BON JOVI EXPERIENCE The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £22, 01432 340555. MARTIN HARLEY & DANIEL KIMBRO Blues, folk and American roots. Original compositions on slide guitar, double bass, harmony vocals and good humoured banter. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.45pm, £16, 01432 340555. THE DRAGON BAND The Horse and Jockey, Churchstoke.

Thurs 20 September BEYOND THE BARRICADE Recreating original West End/ Broadway musical hit songs with amazing authenticity. Performed by past principal performers from Les Miserables. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £23.50, interval Prosecco and sweet canapes £7.95, 01432 340555. JAZZ NIGHT WITH MARK LATIMER Reet Petite, West St, Leominster. EDDY MARTIN Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 8pm. THOMAS BOWES & ELEANOR ALBERGA Violin and piano. Programme includes Beethoven, Brahms, Schubert, Satie and others. St Edward’s Church Hall, Knighton, 7.30pm, £12 on the door.

Thurs 20 September FOLK NIGHT Acoustic folk musicians playing Irish/ English traditional music. King’s Head, Tenbury Wells, 8pm. BIGFEAT Vaults, Bishop’s Castle. THE BLUES BAND 39 Years and Counting. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £22/£20, 01874 611622.

Fri 21 September THE DELRAY ROCKETS From way back 50’s traditional Rockabilly through to Neo Rockabilly. Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford. THE JENTS Malthouse, Ironbridge. THOMAS BOWES Evening of virtuso violin. St Giles Church, Downton on the Rock, 7.30pm, tickets on the door. ALLSKAS White Horse Inn, Clun. POOBAHS Silvester Horne Institute, Church Stretton, 7.30pm, £10 includes a drink, 01694 720132. A LITTLE NIGHT OUT A night of music and magic featuring magician and artist Stuart Nolan and singer songwriters Emily Williams, Dylan Penri and John Charles. Powys Theatre, Newtown, 7.30pm, £7 plus booking fee from www.wegottickets. com/event/447485 SONS OF YODA Gordon Bennetts, St Peter’s Square, Hereford, 01432 360250. OPEN MIC Hosted by Troy Redfern. Reet Petite, West St, Leominster. ENGLISH TRADITIONAL MUSIC NIGHT Open session, all musicians welcome. The Butchers Arms, Woolhope, 8pm, 01432 860281. LIPSTICK ON YOUR COLLAR Top musicians from the West End. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm, 01584 811442. VERTIGO BAND Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

Sat 22 September QUARTETTE LUNOIRE In a forest at midnight, shafts of moonlight shimmer through the trees... Music by John Hymas, Kurt Weill and others. Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton, 7.30pm, £10, 01547 550377.

RUBBLE The Plough, Whitecross Rd, Hereford. SATURDAY SHENANIGANS Featuring Alden, Patterson and Dashwood weaving rich vocal harmonies, fiddle, dobro, guitar and mandolin. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £5, 01497 821762. THE VILLAGE QUIRE ‘Songs for Silas’ Songs inspired by H.E. Bates’ ‘My Uncle Silas’. St Mary’s Church, New Radnor, 7.30pm, £10 includes glass of wine, 01544 350411. MUSIC BINGO Vaga, Hereford, 7.30pm. WHISKEY RIVER BOYS A mixture of Cajun, blues and country rock. Burton Hotel, Mill St, Kington, 8pm, £8. Part of Kington Walking Festival, 07752 087786, or Kington TIC, www.kingtonwalks.org FEELING IT Gordon Bennetts, St Peter’s Square, Hereford, 01432 360250. JACK BRETT Reet Petite, West St, Leominster. BISHOP’S CASTLE MICHAELMAS FAIR Street fair, vintage vehicle and steam engine procession, Hung Gar Kung Fu School Chinese Dragons and Lions, Rajasthan Circus, live music, stalls, workshops, dance, street theatre, food and drink. Bishop’s Castle, 12pm until late, £6, under 12s free including parking, 01588 638159, www.michaelmasfair.co.uk LIVE MUSIC White Horse Inn, Clun. THE COURTYARD’S 20TH BIRTHDAY GALA DINNER Price includes fizz on arrival, three-course meal with tea/coffee, entertainment from live band, The Hey Yahs, Youth Theatre, Hereford Academy of Dance, Benji the Magician, grand auction and Chinese raffle. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7pm, £75, 01432 340555. CUSTARD CONNECTION Malthouse, Ironbridge. LUDLOW MUSIC SOCIETY Featuring international clarinettist Robert Plane and Benjamin Frith, piano. Programme includes works by Debussy, Brahms and Finzi. Henderson Hall, Moor Park School, near Ludlow, 7.30pm, £18, students £6, children free, from Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 01584 878141 or on the door. WAYNE MARTIN BAND Michaelmas Fair. Vaults, Bishop’s Castle, 9pm.

VOICE SQUAD + FAITH Pop/rock choir and folk/rock duo. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 01885 488575. ANDY O’BRIEN Bull Hotel, Ludlow. LIVE @ THE WATERFRONT Featuring Laurie Pyle. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 01874 611622. T-BONE EXPRESS Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. ELECTRIC REFLEX + STACK 4 80’s night. The Lost ARC, Rhayader, www.thelostarc.co.uk MONMOUTH BAND 50th Anniversary Concert with Monmouth Male Voice Choir. Savoy Theatre, Church St, Monmouth, 7pm, £5, under 16s free, 01600 772467.

Sun 23 September LIVE MUSIC The Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm. STEVE AJAO’S BLUES GIANTS Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4.30pm. THE RAGTIME JUG ORCHESTRA Queen’s Head, Monmouth, 8.30pm.

Tues 25 September VINTAGE JAZZ REVIVAL Rose and Crown, Ludlow, 9pm. THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £19.50-£17.50, 01743 281281.

Wed 26 September AMERICANA NIGHT Acoustic session with guest instrumentalists/vocalists. King’s Head, Tenbury Wells. CHARLES OWEN Piano recital. Programme includes JS Bach, Franz Schubert and Maurice Ravel. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 1pm, £10, 01584 878141. THE DRAGON BAND The Horse and Jockey, Churchstoke. THE FORTUNES Celebrating 55 years in show business. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £19.50, 01743 281281.

Thurs 27 September JIMMY SMITH: A REDISCOVERY The Hammond organ wasn’t originally designed for jazz clubs, but for churches that couldn’t afford a fullblown pipe organ. Jimmy Smith thought differently. Smith combines church organ sounds, R&B leanings and bebop. Andrew Logan Museum of Sculpture, Berriew, 8pm, £12.50 in advance, £15 on the door, 01686 640689.

A MICHAELMAS FEAST OF WORDS AND MUSIC Featuring St Michael’s Singers directed by Marion Rowlatt, oboe soloist Ruth Watson, organist Tim Hollinghurst. Devised and presented by Edward Storey. St Michael’s Church, Discoed, near Presteigne, 7.30pm, £10 includes special refreshments and programme. Available from Winnies, Presteigne or 01547 560437.

The Horsenecks

SATURDAY SHENANIGANS Featuring Keith James - The Songs of Leonard Cohen. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £10, 01497 821762. MODERN FACTS Malthouse, Ironbridge. PUFFER Acoustic duo. Credenhill Social Club, 8pm, members free, visitors £1.

Thurs 27 September MIKE HOLLOWAY’S FLOYD EXPERIENCE Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

Fri 28 September THAT’LL BE THE DAY Classic gold hits from the 50’s 60’s and 70’s. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £27-£23, 01743 281281. VAGUE Reet Petite, West St, Leominster. THE HORSENECKS From Portland, Oregon, the stringband that drove them wild at Fire in the Mountain last year, playing hardhitting Old Time and exciting upbeat foot stompers. Fiery fiddling, jawdropping banjo and sweet harmonies with a rhythm section to die for. Put on your dancing shoes. The Lost ARC, Bridge St, Rhayader, 8pm, £10, 01544 350407. www.thelostarc.co.uk FRIDAY LIVE Featuring Swing Caravan. Gyspy jazz, Django classics meet original swing interpretations. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £5, 01497 821762. OPEN MIC Hosted by Mark Richards. Sun Inn, Leintwardine, 8pm. THE JAGUARS Playing the best songs in pop history. Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford. THE SWITCH Gordon Bennetts, St Peter’s Square, Hereford, 01432 360250.

MIKE DOYLE IN CONCERT Comedy and music. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £18/£16, 01873 850805.

THE REMI HARRIS TRIO Blending elements from gypsy swing, jazz, blues, rock, electronic and world music. Linton Village Hall, near Ross-on-Wye, £10, 07974 484141, www.lintonvillage.com ADAM HODSON & THE UNDERDOGS Malthouse, Ironbridge. SALUTE TO THE 1940S The Ultimate 1940’s variety show, all held together by Warden Braithwaite. Welshpool Town Hall, 2pm, £8.50/£6.50, 01686 614555. EGO FRIENDLY Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. LIVE DINNER JAZZ Local quartet plays well-known standards, Latin and blues. The Cliffe at Dinham, Ludlow, 8-10.30pm, free entry, cocktails, light bites or book a table for lunch, 01584 872063. UNCLE JIM Dun Cow, Shrewsbury. ELO AGAIN: THE OUT OF THE BLUE TOUR Savoy Theatre, Church St, Monmouth, 8pm, £17.50, 01600 772467.

Sat 29 September THE MATT MONRO STORY Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £22.50, 01874 611622. ED ACOUSTIC White Horse Inn, Clun. SOUTH SHROPSHIRE BLUES CLUB Featuring The Paul Garner Band. Support from Jack Brett’s Blue Moon. Ludlow Brewery, Station Drive, Ludlow, 8pm, £10 in advance in aid of Cancer Research UK, 07896 676189.

YNSOWEN MALE VOICE CHOIR From Aberfan, with support from Bettws Ladies Choir. Newcastle Community Centre, Mill Rd, SY7 8QL, 7.30pm, £10 from Bright Flowers, Church St, Clun or 01588 640725. Proceeds to Air Ambulance and Hope House Children’s Hospice. HEAD HONCHO Gordon Bennetts, St Peter’s Square, Hereford, 01432 360250. ULTIMATE COLDPLAY Tribute band. The Pavilion, Llandrindod Wells, 7.30pm, £11, 01597 258118. LIVE @ THE WATERFRONT Featuring Peter Jagger. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 01874 611622. CHRIS GRIFFITHS DJ. Bull Hotel, Ludlow. JOEY THE CROW The Plough, Whitecross Rd, Hereford. VILLAGE QUIRE ‘Back to the Garden’. Grange Court, Leominster, 7.30pm, £7.50, 01568 737980. AUTUMN Reet Petite, West St, Leominster. NIGHT OF THE PROMS Presented by Ledbury Community Brass Band. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 8pm, £8, students £4, 07967 517125. THE WEEKENDERS Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. BLITZ BALL Featuring The Ashby ‘little’ Big Band and vocalist. Due to rationing, patrons are required to supply their own supper and encouraged to dress in either civilian or military 1940’s clothing, although not compulsory. Welshpool Town Hall, 7.30pm, £12.50, 01686 614555.

Conquest Theatre Bromyard Live on Stage

Wed 12 September 7.30pm - AN AUDIENCE WITH KATE BLISS Fri 14 September 7.30pm - FOLK IN THE FOYER - FLATWORLD Sat 22 September 7.30pm - VOICE SQUAD

Film

4 September - HEREFORDSHIRE LIFE THROUGH A LENS 7 September - THE GUERNSEY LITERARY AND POTATO PEEL PIE SOCIETY 21 September - I, TONYA

Screenings

5 September 7.30pm - JONAS KAUFMANN: UNDER THE STARS 6 September 7pm - JULIE (National Theatre) 13 September 7.30pm - LA BOHEME (Opera Australia) 15 September 7pm - EVERYBODYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE 27 September 7pm - KING LEAR (National Theatre)

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

Sat 29 September WHISKEY RIVER BOYS Martin and Aidan with great roots and Americana. Saturday Cafe, The Courtyard, Hereford, 12-2pm, free. RETRIBUTION Vaults, Bishop’s Castle. TALON The best of the Eagles. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £25, 01743 281281.

Sun 30 September TALON The best of the Eagles. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £23/£22, 01874 611622. BACCHUS Lichfield Vaults, Church St, Hereford, 4pm. SUNDAY EVENING CHILL Live music from local bands and artists. The Red Lion, Knighton, 7.30pm, 01547 428080. STEVE FAIRBRACHE The Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm. SIMON DEELEY’S BLUE HAZE QUARTET With the music from their current CD ‘From the Blue Hills’. 11 original compositions by jazz pianist Simon Deeley in styles ranging from lively Latin jazz to in-the-groove jazz fusion to gentle reflective ballads. De Koffie Pot, The Left Bank, Hereford, 7.30pm, £10, students £6, 01432 357753. THE STRAYS Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4.30pm. MILITARY WIVES CHOIR CONCERT With RAF Band, Welshpool. Methodist Church, High St, Welshpool, 7.30pm, £10, 01686 614555. QUIZ The Oak, Wigmore, 7.30pm. MARTIN SIMPSON Folk. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 7.45pm, £15, 01743 234970.

OCTOBER Mon 1 October CIDER CITY JAZZMEN The Barrels, St Owen’s St, Hereford, 01432 274968. BRIMFIELD FOLK CLUB Brimfield Village Hall, Brimfield, near Ludlow, 7.30pm, 01584 711480 www. roger435.wixsite.com/brimfieldfolkclub.

Tues 2 October

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

UPTON BISHOP JAZZ CLUB Featuring Cafe Manouche. The Millennium Hall, Upton Bishop, 7.30pm, tickets £10, 07970 343148.

JOHN OWEN JONES Award-winning West End and Broadway star. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 01874 611622.

Wed 3 October

Sat 6 October

THE DRAGON BAND The Horse and Jockey, Churchstoke.

AN EVENING WITH G4’S MIKE CHRISTIE An evening of classics from musical theatre, opera and pop. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £20/£18, VIP meet and greet £40, 01743 281281.

MUMBO JUMBO Nori’s Cafe, Church St, Leominster, £24, includes meal, please book, 01568 614290. THE BUTCHERS DOGS Toby and John invite you to a fun musical evening. Dukes Arms, Presteigne, 8.30pm, £3 on the door.

Thurs 4 October ALMELEY STEADY SESSION The Bells Inn, Almeley, near Kington, HR3 6LF, www.almeleysteadysession. wordpress.com ARCADIA MUSIC FESTIVAL A light-hearted ‘taster’ concert. The Sun Inn, Leintwardine, 7.30pm, free. LUKE DOCHERTY DUO Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 8pm. BEATLES UNPLUGGED Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm, 01584 811442. ZION TRAIN Standing gig. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8.30pm, £15 in advance, £20 on the door, 01743 281281.

Fri 5 October MARK LATIMER / TREV DAVIES TRIO Chequers, Etnam St, Leominster. ALLAN YN Y FAN Ffwrnes, Llanelli. SIMON KEMPSTON CONCERT Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, 7.30pm, £10, 01588 630023. ARCADIA MUSIC FESTIVAL Artistic directors Thomas Bowes and Eleanor Alberga with American baritone Thorvald Blough. Programme includes JS Bach. St Mary Magdalene Church, Leintwardine, 7.30pm, £15, 01584 878141. OCD Rock covers. Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford. BUDDY HOLLY & THE CRICKETERS The Pavilion, Llandrindod Wells, 7.30pm, £20, 01597 258118. LONE WOLVES Clun Valley Beer Festival. White Horse Inn, Clun. GOOD TO GO Dun Cow, Shrewsbury.

A49ERS The Plough, Whitecross Rd, Hereford. SOOTHSAYERS On tour celebrating the release of their album ‘Tradition’ with their fiery live show. Supported by Fat Cat Sound. The Lost ARC, Rhayader, £8 in advance or £10 on the door, www.thelostarc.co.uk VILLAGE QUIRE ‘Back to the Garden’. All Saints Church, Hereford, 7.30pm, £8 from Hereford Library, Fodder, Black and White House or Hereford TIC in the Buttermarket, 01873 811330. For HMSSG, in support of Herefordshire’s Museum Service. ARCADIA MUSIC FESTIVAL Artistic directors Thomas Bowes and Eleanor Alberga. Programme includes JS Bach and Alberga. St Laurences’ Church, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £15, 01584 878141. LIVE MUSIC Clun Valley Beer Festival. White Horse Inn, Clun. TENBURY APPLEFEST Celebrating the apple, plus entertainment from local school choirs, The Tenbury Teme Valley Band, Bandemonium, Leominster Morris, facepainting, trade stands, Temevale Alpacas, juggler and more. The Burgage, Tenbury Wells, 10am-5pm, £3, 07971 543790. SILVER BRANCH Fund raising ceilidh to fight the Western Bypass. Stretton Sugwas Village Hall, 7pm, £12 adults, £6 children 3-11 years. Includes supper provided by the Bay Horse, plus puds. Soft drinks available, bring your own alcohol, 01981 251012. JOEL’S WISH BREWERY BOP Featuring Call of the Kraken + PigDaze. Ludlow Brewery, 7.30pm, £7, 01584 873291. JOHN KIRKPATRICK ‘The Victorian Farmers Year in Song’. St Leonard’s Church, Yarpole, 7.30pm, £10, 01568 780536.

SEEKING NEW MUSICAL DIRECTOR

Ross Penyard Singers Is a mixed community choir based in Ross-on-Wye. Good people skills and a sense of humour is essential.

Closing date: 15th September 2018 Apply to Laurie at:

chairman@rosspenyardsingers.org.uk

Further details: www.rosspenyardsingers.org.uk

Trevor Davies Music

For all your musical needs 87 Etnam Street, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 8AE tel: 01568 613611

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

SEPTEMBER MUSIC Sat 1 Sept

PIGDAZE

Sat 8 Sept

THE BULLTOWN BOYS

Fri 7 Sept

Sat 15 Sept

DECADES

THE REBELS

Thurs 20 Sept Jazz Night with MARK LATIMER Open Mic hosted by Fri 21 Sept TROY REDFERN Sat 22 Sept Fri 28 Sept

Sat 29 Sept

JACK BRETT VAGUE

AUTUMN

Reet Petite, 18 West Street, Leominster

07484 545368

Sat 6 October ARCADIA MUSIC FESTIVAL Artistic directors Thomas Bowes and Eleanor Alberga. ‘The King and the Composer’ a talk on Bach’s ‘A Musical Offering’ musical illustration by the Arcadia Ensemble. Oscars, Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 4pm, £10, 01584 878141. OPEN MIC Ledbury Community Hall, 7pm, £5, bring a bottle, 01531 632968. LIVE @ THE WATERFRONT Featuring Tarion. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 01874 611622. THE JONI MITCHELL SONGBOOK Presented by Both Sides Now. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £16 in advance, £18 on the door, 01743 234970.

Sun 7 October KRIS DOLLIMORE Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4.30pm. ARCADIA MUSIC Artistic directors Thomas Bowes and Eleanor Alberga. Programme includes JS Bach. St Giles, Downton on the Rock, 74pm, £15, 01584 878141.

Music Workshops

Sat 8 & Sun 9 September EARLY MUSIC IN THE MARCHES Two day workshop for singers and orchestral players on Handel’s ‘Judas Maccabaeus’. 9.30am-5pm tutored by David Hatcher and Julia Bishop. Details info@EarlyMusicintheMarches.com and 07989 091949. Every Tues from 11 Sept - Tues 18 December UPLIFT SINGING SESSIONS Led by Tanya Warlker. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, lunchtimes, 07723 016837. Starting fortnightly Mon 17 September DRUMS FOR ALL A dementia friendly music making sessions for older adults. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 07875 090946. Wed 12 September WZRDS OF OS A brand new weekly music project for ages 14-19 in Oswestry. Improve your music skills and work with music industry professionals. Drop in taster session. Qube, Oswald Rd, Oswestry, 6-8pm, places limited, please book, 01691 656882. Sat 22 September THE SATURDAY COFFEE SESSIONS A friendly space where fiddle players can get together and enjoy playing traditional tunes. Techinical tips, advice from Kitty Greenwood. Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, 10.30am, £15, 01584 841564, folkfiddleteacher@gmail.com

Early Music in the Marches, Julia Bishop

Sat 22 September A BORDER MARCHES EARLY MUSIC FORUM WORKSHOP FOR SINGERS ‘Princely Splendour II: Sacred Music from Enlightenment Rome’. Tutor: Peter Leech. 10am-4.30pm. The Village Hall, Lydbury North, SY7 8AU. £17 for Early Music Fora members, £19 for non-members, £5 for students. Prior booking essential. Contact Margaid Nickalls on 01588 676131 or margaid@btinternet.com For further details and an application form see www.bmemf.org.uk Sun 23 September SHROPSHIRE HARMONY QUIRE We sing and play mainly West Gallery music, which is energetic, rousing, no-nonsense stuff that is great fun to perform. It is what you would have heard in rural parish churches in the 18th and early 19th centuries. Led by Sue Harris. FREE for newcomers! Bishop’s Castle Methodist Hall, Station Street. 2-5 pm. Enquiries: trevorchalkley@gmail.com. Sun 30 September SING GREGORIAN CHANT ‘Angels and Archangels’. With John Rowlands-Pritchard. A friendly, entertaining and informative workshop open to all. Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton, 10am-5pm, £45, additional £7 for lunch, 01543 550377. Thurs 4 October SCANDI TUNE WORKSHOP With tutor Chris Dyer. Longtown Village Hall. Details/info 01432 263495. Monday BRECON TOWN BAND REHEARSALS Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, details contact Dave Jones, 01874 623650. Monday THE GARRICK SINGERS The Courtyard, Hereford, 12-1.30pm and 2-3.30pm. £5 per session, 01432 340555. Mondays ALIVE & KICKIN’ CHOIR Old Muse, Glamorgan St, Brecon, 7-9pm, £5 public, £3 students/staff. tanyawalkermusic@hotmail.com Mondays BRECON TOWN BAND REHEARSALS Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 01874 623650. Mondays BEAT IT - DRUMMING FOR DEMENTIA Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 10.30am-12pm, free, 07875 090946. Mondays CRAVEN ARMS MALE VOICE CHOIR All ages welcome singing a broad repertoire of traditional and modern songs. Practice at The Craven Arms Community Centre, 7.30pm. Martin on 01694 722500. Monday BANDAMANIA Traditional dance music from far and wide. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne 7.15pm, Sue Harris 01547 550158. Tuesday DOLAU MIXTURES Mixed choir. Dolau Community Hall, Llandrindod Wells, 8pm, 01597 851427.

Tuesday LEOMINSTER COMMUNITY CHOIR Choir leader: Olivia Preye. No auditions, no need to read music. World, folk music, anything goes. 7-8.30pm at Leominster Community Centre. 01568 369074. Tuesday ST MICHAELS SINGERS Welcome interest from new singers, (particularly basses and tenors!) If you are interested please phone our Chairperson Pat Mutton on 01584 819875. We meet on Tuesday evenings at 7.30pm in St Michael’s Village Hall, near Tenbury Wells. Tuesdays SAMBA BRECON Sue on 07792 165481 or Gill on 01497 821631. 7-9pm, Village Hall just outside Brecon. Tuesday WHITTON VOICES Mixed community choir. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 8-10pm, £6. All welcome. Led by Sue Harris, 01547 550158. Wednesdays CASTLE VOICES Community choir, songs from around the globe, all taught by ear, led by Sue Harris. Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, 7-8.30pm, £6, 01547 550158. Wednesdays PLAY IT BY EAR Scandinavian Tunes. Autumn course exploring traditional dance music. Expert guidance from tutor Kitty Greenwood. The Pilgrim Centre, Craven Arms, 7.30pm, £7.50 or £48 for 8 weeks. Kitty 01584 841564 folkfiddleteacher@gmail.com Wednesday ROCKSPRING COMMUNITY CHOIR All welcome particularly men! Minimal charge. Rockspring Community Centre, Ludlow. 01584 529053. Wednesday LUDLOW LARKS COMMUNITY CHOIR Led by Polly Bolton. Songs from around the world. Ludlow Women’s Centre, 7.30pm-9.30pm. 01584 823609 or info@oak-barn.co.uk or www.jollypages.co.uk/larks

Wednesday DRUMMING FOR DEMENTIA The Courtyard, Hereford, 2-3.30pm, £2 per session, 01432 340555. Thursday EDGE CHAMBER CHOIR Auditioned chamber choir led by Ros Crouch. Friends Meeting House, Ludlow, 7.30-9.30pm. 01584 841053 or ros.crouch@gmail.com Thursday BELLA A CAPPELLA All-female 4-part close harmony singing group. Oscars, Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7.15-9.45pm, email aimoevo@hotmail.co.uk Thursday PRESTEIGNE POP CHOIR Contact John Hymas for details: 07969 440183, john@johnhymas.com Thursday VOICE ACADEMY AT THE COURTYARD For ages 13+. The Courtyard, Hereford, 4.30-6pm, £4 per session, 01432 340555. Thursday CLUNSONGBIRDS 10 -11.30am in Hightown Hall. Songs to brighten up the day, all taught by ear. £5 per week. Led by Sue Harris 01547 550158 sumarieharris@btinternet.com Thursday CANTORION LLANDRINDOD Mixed choir, early/classical music. Howey VH, 7.45pm, 01874 754774. First Thursdays BLACK HILL TUNE CLUB 2pm at the Crown Inn Longtown. Free. 01432 263495. Friday MUSIC TIME For under 5s. The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury, 10.30am-11.30am, 01743 234970. Friday FAMILY MUSIC MAKERS Fun sessions for parents and toddlers 12.30-2pm, £4 per adult and child pair, under 1s free. The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.

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band directory APPLEBY KINSEY a contemporary folk and jazz quartet: acoustic guitar, flute, saxophones, double bass, two female vocalists. A large repertoire of original songs from tender, lyrical, slightly dark, to up-tempo latin jazz and folk. Live original music with authenticity and sophistication for events, festivals, weddings, clubs. www.applebykinsey. com or call Ken on 07979 542 449. BANDAMANIA Community band playing wild and wonderful traditional music. Perfect for ceilidhs, parties and all sorts of local events. Sue Harris 01547 550158 sumarieharris@btinternet.com MARTIN BLAKE: Fingerpickin’ good guitar, banjo and vocals in a variety of line-ups from duo to 6 piece, including Whiskey River (5/6 piece electric Swamp Rock band) The Whiskey River Quartet (Acoustic 4 piece version), The Whiskey River Boys (duo version of the same), The Grass Snakes (6 piece Honky-Tonk Bluegrass Band with loads of harmony vocals), and Blakes III, (eclectic long standing trio with clarinet, fiddle, guitar & 3 part harmony vocals) - Pubs, Clubs, Parties, Weddings, Divorces etc. Contact: 07846 669890 or 01432 342018. Email: martin@martinblake.co.uk Website: www.martinblake.co.uk THE BUTCHER’S DOGS - Two crazy, high octane Irish Bluegrass Country Americana Rockabilly loving dudes with a lust for life have guitars, banjos and mandolins to bring a borderland Ho-Down to a place of your choice. Will travel, have played in London, Liverpool, Bristol and Cardiff. Contact Toby 07870 781853, John 01544 230699, email john.wood795@btinternet.com CHRISIE J LOCAL VOCALIST! I sing Jazz. Soul, Musical Theatre, Pop and Rock. For more information or to make a booking email chrisiej20@gmail.com or phone 07968 893719. Have a look at my social media for performance videos and more information. Also looking for a band so get in touch if interested. D E C I B E L L E S An a cappella ladies singing ensemble based in the Hay-on-Wye area. Available for parties, concerts, working with you to create a unique musical experience for your occasion. www.decibelles-hay.co.uk 07855 348122. DISKAN Breton-Irish-Balkan music, well established band with wide touring and festival experience, available for gigs, private events, ceilidhs, art’s centre performances. Various formats available (from two to four musicians: flute, fiddle, guitar, bouzouki, double bass, vocals). Follow us on Facebook. Tel: 07588 858010. Email: imiletitch@aol.co.uk THE FORDSONS. The Fordson family present a programme of old-timey, mountain and early bluegrass music - the content is morally good. String band music from the early 20th century - breakdowns, fiddle and banjo tunes and cautionary songs of love and loss. Contact Pa Fordson on 01981 241436 or email thefordsons@gmail.com HOT CLIMATE Ultimate party band, best 6-piece line up ever. For top musical entertainment at your party/ wedding/festival or corporate function. Book now! New footage on www.hotclimate.co.uk. Contact Charlie 01568 613895 or mobile 07702 528088 anytime!

LITTLE RUMBA This is a band that will entertain and delight any audience that has its wits about it and has an ear for beautiful melodies infectious beats and songs that tell stories. From Winchcombe Live “Absolutely fantastic evening from you guys tonight. We had so many positive comments from the audience; very gratifying! Great musical talent, great humour, variety, and warmth of performance.” Contact Jacqui Savage 07966 943314 Email – jaxbass.xs@btinternet.com http://www.littlerumba.com THE LUDLOW JAZZ COLLECTIVE Local Quartet/Quintet with singer if required, playing smooth sounds of well-known standards, Latin and blues. Available for all types of events and celebrations. Contact Paul Brooks 07980 822014. Email pppbrooks@gmail.com MELOMANICS Principally a wacky Duo with an amazingly dynamic sound, playing their eclectic and cosmopoloitan repertoire with engaging humour and infectious energy (sustainable). Far more than just great music. And stilts if appropriate. Find out just how much fun a ceilidh really can be. Either with the minimal, but inspirational option of Tim calling and playing, or if really necessary, with a separate caller. Ideal for parties, weddings, fund-raising events, festivals, shows, pubs, restaurants, etc. Scottish, Irish and French-themed specialities (Timoléon pour vos soirées francaises). For info call Tim on 01743 719438, or Rich 01743 718612. Email tim@melomanics.co.uk. Website www.melomanics.co.uk ObScUrE A multi-talented, well-rehearsed fun band. With songs from Kings of Leon, ZZ Top, Eric Clapton, Stereophonics, Dire Straits, Peter Frampton, Oasis, Beatles, Rolling Stones and more. Blues to Ballads. Rock to Reggae. Soul to Swing. Tenbury Wells based. Tel: 07951 449658. THE RAGTIME JUG ORCHESTRA A roots string-band (duo) recreating the sounds of the early 20th century America, playing a good-time mix of blues, skiffle and Americana music. We like to get audiences involved! Available for festival, events, parties, folk clubs, pubs and bars; performance presentations and workshops for all occasions too. Web: www.ragtimejug.co.uk Contact: John; 01594 861151. Email: info@ragtimejug.co.uk Facebook. com: ragtime jug orchestra. RED ETHEL A contemporary, classy, affordable jazz/folk fusion trio, consisting of her and two hims, bringing you gorgeous lead vocals, luscious harmonies, guitars, percussion and double bass. Totally unique, beautiful, original material, guaranteed to leave you feeling good all over. Details and CD’s www.redethel.co.uk REVEREND FERRIDAY Upbeat One Man Blues Band. Playing driving slide guitar with rockabilly flair, seasoned with a touch of Americana, a mix of stomping originals and traditional classics. Available for all occasions, large or small. Contact the Reverend: 01584 711700 - 07766 185451 - revferriday@gmail.com - www.revferriday.com

RHYTHM THIEVES Funky, folky and fun. Firm favourites at festivals, pubs, parties and events around the Midlands and beyond, Rhythm Thieves are a lively must-see band who deliver an unforgettable and highly entertaining night out. “Full of fire and enthusiasm” Mike Harding, BBC Radio 2 “Great, super, lovely - our resident band” Genevieve Tudor. BBC Radio Midlands Folk Show. “If they don’t make you smile, you’re probably dead.” Wheaton Aston Folk Festival Tel: 01568 770 134, e-mail rhythmthieves@hotmail.com SAMBUCA Ludlow based acoustic trio, playing a nice mix of jazz standards, classic blues, sambas etc. For more information call Richard 07974 399524. SEAN SAYE Singer/guitarist, professional, self contained, large repertoire. Music mostly, but not exclusively, from the 60’s and 70’s. Great sound, no recorded backing. Contact tel: 07734 399497 or email seansaye@yahoo. co.uk. FInd me on YouTube: Sean Saye. SILVER BRANCH (Ceilidh and Concert Band). CEILIDH BAND with caller. Available for weddings/birthday parties/fund raisers, etc. For photos/videos please see our Facebook page. For further enquiries, ring David on 01982 540832 or Anna on 07980 961187. SILVER BRANCH (UN-CALLED FOR) - Five piece cutting edge instrumental Folk Band. Available for concerts/gigs. Tel nos. as above. SIR DANCELOT 4/5 piece ceilidh/twmpath band. Far and away the best exponents of traditional dance music of the British Isles and beyond for miles around and leagues beneath. Concertina, mandolin, fiddles, whistles, cittern, jews harp... Available for weddings, parties and public events. For information and bookings, contact: Cornelius 01686 411147 corns@mousemusic.co.uk or Peter 07561 820509. www.sirdancelot.co.uk SLIPPERY SLOPE Silly, melancholy and beautiful music played on accordion, fiddle, guitar and steel pan. From ska to klezmer via a Parisian cafe and a Russian vodka bar. For more info please call Jo or Ben on 01981 510136 see www.slipperyslope.org.uk or email slipperyslope@hotmail.com

STONED CHERRIES Are: Dave Evans, guitar, mandolin, vocals; Roger Pugh, guitar, mandola, vocals; Aly May, whistles, vocals and Matt Donaldson, bass, percussion and vocals. A dynamic folk / rock fusion of original, traditional and modern songs and tunes. Roger 01885 483425 / 07779 694615 / pugh@live.co.uk or Dave 01886 822132 / 07817 220016 / dgand2@btinternet.com www.dgand2.wix.com/thestonedcherries STEADY EDD & THE BOOGIEMEN Boogie Woogie and its best, jazz and soul - let the good times roll! Contact Edd, on 01432 769077, www.steadyedd.co.uk THE SULTANA BROTHERS Fine R&B from one of the best bands around! The ultimate hip swingin’, foot tappin’ party band - guaranteed to help you dance the night away. For bookings/enquiries contact Phil 07791 129391 or Adam 07855 037092. Website www.thesultanabrothers. vpweb.co.uk or find us on Facebook.com/thesultanabros THE VILLAGE QUIRE spine-tingling harmonies sung with all the emotional clout, subtlety of expression and love of life that you get when voices are raised together in song. Music from and inspired by the folk harmony, west gallery and shape note traditions all woven together with words and stories. Various shows available to book, including ‘Back to the Garden’ – life and hope in the trenches based on original letters from WW1 Herefordshire soldier and gardener William Bevan. “The Village Quire have become one of my favourite singing groups of all time ... (Frank Hennessy, Celtic Heartbeat, Radio Wales). For bookings / further info ring 01497 847676 www.villagequire.org.uk VINTAGE JAZZ REVIVAL Ludlow-based, 6-piece, New Orleans/Trad band. Comprising trumpet, sax, trombone, banjo, tuba and washboard, playing and singing popular foot-tapping songs mostly from the 1920’s, 30’s and 40’s. Available for all functions. See us every Tuesday at the Rose and Crown in Ludlow. Tel: Rob 01584 318088, email: vintagejazzrevival@gmail.com website: www.vintagejazzreival.co.uk TRIO TANGENTE Violin and vocal led spicy fun energetic Latin/Tango/Hot Club/ Gypsy influenced band. For all occasions. Contact Faith 07870 320022. XL’S Maximum R ‘n’ B, Feelgood Rock & Roll. 01588 650686.

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PERFORMANCE Until Sat 1 September NELL GWYNN HERE TO THERE PRODUCTIONS. It is 1660. The Puritans have run away with their drab grey tails between their legs. Charles II has exploded onto the scene with a love of all things loud, French and sexy. And at Drury Lane, a young Nell Gwynn is selling oranges for a sixpence. Little does she know who’s watching... The Courtyard, Hereford, £19/£15, 01432 340555. Sat 1 September DREAMING THE NIGHT FIELD ADVERSE CAMBER. Animals, people and constellations caught between creation and destruction. Outstanding storytelling from Michael Harvey supported with song from Lynne Denman and music from Stacey Blythe. Willow Globe, Penlanole, near Llandrindod Wells, £10, £5 children, 01597 811487, www.shakespearelink.co.uk Sun 2 September MRS BEETON, MY SISTER ALISON NEIL provides a lively retelling of the entertaining and moving story of Isabella Beeton’s surprising life and how she came to write the world-famous ‘Book of Household Management’. For ages 12+. Chelmarsh Parish Hall, 5pm, £12/£8, 01746 862850. Arts Alive. Thurs 6 September FORBIDDEN NIGHTS Abandon your inhibitions as a talented cast of acrobats, fire acts, aerial artists and circus performers flip and spin across the stage with provocative choreography. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £23.50-£20.50, 18+ years, 01743 281281. Mon 10 September THE DRESSING ROOM CANNON & BALL. This hilarious comedy play combines sitcom and variety with some outstanding stand-up comedy from Cannon and Ball. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £21/£20, interval Prosecco & sweet canapes £7.95, 01432 340555.

Thurs 13 - Sat 15 September THE LADYKILLERS LADS summer production by Graham Lineham is a classic black comedy. A sweet old lady, alone in her house, is pitted against a gang of criminal misfits. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7.30pm, £10, students £6, 07967 517125.

Thurs 13 - Sat 15 September TWO OFF CENTRE THEATRE. Fancy a night at the pub with a difference? A funny and provocative play that will make you laugh, cry and probably feel thirsty. Savoy Theatre, Church St, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £10, 01600 772467. Sat 15 September THE FLOP A HIJINX PRODUCTION in association with SPYMONKEY. Paris. 1657ish. Impotence is illegal. When a member of the aristocracy is accused of being less than upstanding his wounded pride leads him towards a monumental and very public flop. For ages 16+. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £12/£10, 01874 611622. Fri 21 September DEE RILEY: A WONDERFULLY WEIRD EVENING OF MAGIC A multi award-winning stage and close up magician, specialising in live cabaret entertainment. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £8, 01497 821762. Sat 22 September CLOWN IN THE MOON Rhodri Miles’ portrayal of Dylan Thomas with all the poets chaotic and hilarious all too brief life. Leintwardine Community Centre, 7.30pm, £12, 01547 540819. Sat 22 September WHERE IS MRS CHRISTIE? WORCESTER REPERTORY COMPANY. In 1926 Agatha Christie herself was at the centre of a mystery, she was missing, presumed dead, but eventually found in a luxury hotel in Harrogate. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 8pm, £14, students £8, 07967 517125. Wed 26 - Sat 29 September AS YOU LIKE IT PANTALOONS present their innovative and hilarious version of Shakespeare’s timeless comedy, with folky, foot-stomping live music and their own inimitable brand of buffoonery. 26 Sept - Market Theatre, Ledbury, 8pm, £13, students £10, 07967 517125, 27 - 29 Sept - Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, £15.50/£13.50, students £10, 01743 281281. Fri 28 September A HUNDRED DIFFERENT WORDS FOR LOVE TANGRAM THEATRE. Three years ago, James met the love of his life. A year ago, they broke up. Blending theatre, comedy and live music, this is a hilarious, heart-lifting story of romance, despair and friendship. Quatt Village Hall, 7.30pm, £10/£6, 01746 781759. Arts Alive. The Flop

Sun 30 September THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER Jack stayed on when the guns fell silent, to search the battlefields for the boys that could not go home, for the dead and the missing, for both enemy and friend. Church House, Welshpool, 2pm, £6.50/£5.50, under 14s £4.50, 01686 614555. Mon 1 October THE TRENCH LES ENFANTS TERRIBLES bring their signature style of visual storytelling to the stage with their First World War epic; blending live music, puppetry and physical performance. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7pm, £18/£15, 01600 719401. Mon 1 - Sat 13 October THE GOAL COURTYARD PRODUCTION in partnership with HEREFORD FOOTBALL CLUB. Set in 1970s Hereford. The Goal relives the story of Ronnie Radford’s notorious 35 yard goal scored at The Meadow End from the perspective of six ball boys. The Courtyard, Hereford, £10-£30, 01432 340555. Thurs 4 October CONFESSIONS OF A RED-HEADED COFFEE SHOP GIRL REBECCA PERRY PRODUCTIONS INC. Anthropology graduate Joanie Little is stuck working as a barista. She decides to make the most of her ‘underemployment’... For ages 9+. Wem Town Hall, 7.30pm, £11/£5, 01939 232299. Arts Alive. Thurs 4 - Sat 6 October WE ARE BRONTË PUBLICK TRANSPORT. Morcambe and Wise meets David Lynch in this madcap reimagining of the Brontë myth. Expect wind, spooky houses and really bad coughs. For ages 12+. 4 Oct - Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, £10, 01885 488575. 5 Oct - Edgton Village Hall, 7.30pm, £10/£5, 01588 680366. 6 Oct - Eardisley Curzon Herrick Hall, 7.30pm, £10/£6, 01544 327844. Arts Alive. Fri 5 October JOHN PEEL’S SHED JOHN OSBOURNE. John Osbourne won a competition on John Peel’s Radio 1 show. His prize was a box of records that took eight years to listen to. This is an ode to radio, those records and anyone who’s ever sought solace in the wireless. For ages 18+. The Black Bear, Whitchurch, 8pm, free as part of Whitchurch Blackberry Fair’s Sugar Fiddle on the Fringe. Arts Alive. Sat 6 October LOOT BLACK RAT PRODUCTIONS & BLACKWOOD MINERS’ INSTITUTE. Ludicrous slapstick meets dubious morals as two young friends stash the proceeds of a bank robbery in mum’s occupied coffin. For ages 14+. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, £12, drama special £9, 01686 614555. Fri 12 & Sat 13 October STANDING IN LINE BLAIZE COMMUNITY ARTS. The story of the Great War, but specifically about Albert Scrimshaw, Lester Simpson’s great uncle, who died at Passchendaele. For ages 12+. 12 Oct - Harley Village Hall, 8pm, £12.50/£10, 01952 510422. 13 Oct - Kingsland Coronation Hall, 7.30pm, £12/£8, 01568 708171 and Kingsland P.O. Arts Alive.

MUSICAL THEATRE & OPERA

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Fri 7 & Sat 8 September MADE IN DAGENHAM ABERGAVENNY STAR PLAYERS. Uplifting musical comedy shows how ordinary people can do extraordinary things when they stand together. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7pm, £12, over 60s £10, 01873 850805. Proceeds to Acting 4 The Borough. Thurs 13 - Sat 15 September POPPYFIELDS THE MUSICAL JOHN HOWARD ORIGINAL PRODUCTIONS. Set against the backdrop of WWI in 1916, Poppyfields tells a captivating tale of love, loss, sacrifice and brotherhood. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, Sat matinee 2.30pm, £16, 01743 281281. Thurs 20 - Sat 22 September RENT GET YOUR WIGLE ON. Rent follows a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive in New York’s Lower East Side, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, Sat matinee 2.30pm, £18/£16, 01743 281281. Wed 19 - Fri 21 September HMS PINAFORE MONMOUTH MUSIC THEATRE presents the Gilbert & Sullivan favourite. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £12, £8 under 16s, 01600 772467. Thurs 20 - Sat 22 September MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG MUSICAL CONCEPT PLAYERS. Stephen Sondheim’’s rich score surrounds a very funny, yet poignant play. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £12, 01873 850805. Sat 22 September MADAMA BUTTERFLY RUSSIAN STATE OPERA. Set in Japan at the turn of the last century, this colourful and exotic opera is the story of a doomed love affair between an American naval officer and his young Japanese bride. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £38.50-£30.50, 01743 281281. Sun 30 September ATLANTIC LADIES - THE PLAY After 60 days at sea, Abergavenny’s Elaine Theaker and her ‘Atlantic Ladies’ completed their record-breaking row from the Canaries to the Caribbean. A new ‘oar-some’ musical play. Followed by post show discussion. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £13.50/£12.50, 01873 850805. Wed 3 - Sat 6 October PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT, THE MUSICAL SHREWSBURY AMATEUR OPERATIC SOCIETY. This heart-warming adventure follows three friends on an epic journey of self-discovery, sassiness and acceptance. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, Sat matinee 2.30pm, £21-£13, 01743 281281. Mon 8 - Sat 13 October BLOOD BROTHERS BILL KENWRIGHT presents Willy Russell’s captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, Wed & Sat matinee 2.30pm, £40-£25, 01743 281281.

CHILDREN’S THEATRE Fri 21 & Sat 22 September STONES AND BONES SQUASHBOX THEATRE. Find out all about archaeology and fossils, say hello to one of your stone-age ancestors and hear stories of giants and wizards. For ages 5+ and their families. 21 Sept - Wem Town Hall, 4pm, £7/£5/£25, 01939 232299. 22 Sept - St John’s Church, Bishop’s Castle, 6pm, free, part of Bishop’s Castle Michaelmas Fair. Arts Alive. Sat 29 September THE DASILVA MARIONETTE CIRCUS TROUPE Aerial acrobatics, cycling stunts, trampolining ups and downs and antics of the cheeky clowns. The Courtyard, Hereford, 11am. Free pre-activity from 10.30am: Make your own juggling balls. 01432 340555.

DRAMA WORKSHOPS Fri 21 September LISTENING WITH YOUR EYES WORKSHOP By Vamos Theatre. Helps develop skills of empathy, insight, listening and trust-building, particularly in the arena of Health and care. Suitable for all experiences. The workshop is led in a supportive and playful way, learning through discovery. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 2pm, 01584 878141. HAVE A GO SHAKESPEARE Fortnightly group sessions for anyone interested in having a go at Shakespeare read, discuss, explore, perform and have fun! Wednesdays - Llandrindod Wells. Thursday - Rhayader. Fridays - Builth Wells. www.shakespearelink.co.uk or call 01597 811487. MID POWYS YOUTH THEATRE Tuesdays Junior Youth Theatre 8-11, 4.15pm-5pm. 11-14 years, 5.15pm-6.15pm. Wyeside Arts Centre, Builth Wells Senior Youth Theatre 14+ 7pm-9.30pm. The Drama Centre, Llandrindod Wells. Contact Ralph Bolland on 07810 350994. ASSEMBLY ROOMS, LUDLOW Mon - Go MAD in Ludlow, 5-6.30pm, Oscars. Contact Simon & Suzanne mad@ludproduction.co.uk Sat - Ludwig Academy of Musical Theatre. 7-11 years 1-2pm, 12-16 years 2-3pm. Oscars. Contact Jack Ludwig, 077922 66225. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow.

COURTYARD THEATRE, HEREFORD Wed - Courtyard Kids, reception 4.15-5pm, Year 2, 5pm, £63.50 per term. Sat - Junior Youth Theatre. From Year 3 - Year 9, phone for times, £68.50 per term. Wed - Intermediate Youth Theatre. For years 10 & 11, 6pm, £70.50 per term. Fri - Senior Youth Theatre, for ages 16+, 6.30pm, £73.50 per term. Thurs - Courtyard Musical Theatre for ages 11+, 6.30pm, £5 per session. Mons - Drama Tots,10am – 10.45am, Ages 2-4, £4 per session, £1 per extra child. Mon Bromyard Conquest Kids (Reception & Year 1), 3.45pm, £36 per term. Bromyard Juniors (Year 2-6) 4.30-5.30pm, £39 per term. Bromyard Intermediates (Year 7-9), 6pm, £43 per term. Bromyard Seniors (Ages 14+), 7.30pm, £46 per term. Wed - Kington Juniors (Year 2-6) 4-4.45pm, £36 per term. Kington Intermediates (Year 7- 9), 5pm-6pm, £39 per term. Kington Seniors (Ages 14+) 6pm – 7.30pm, £43 per termThe Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555. THEATR IEUENTID / BRYCHEINIOG YOUTH THEATRE Are you passionate about drama, performing and being involved in theatre? Aged 4 to 25? With weekly sessions tailored to suit the needs of each year group, from 4 years and up, this is a great opportunity to explore and create exciting theatre, develop as a young actor and grow in confidence. You will also have the opportunity to be involved in the new Theatr Brycheiniog’s Youth Theatre productions. Theatr Brycheiniog is a member of The National Association of Youth Theatres. Mondays 3.45pm - 4.45pm Roundabout, Reception & Years 1 & 2. Wednesdays 5pm - 6pm Junior Youth, Years 3,4 & 5. Wednesdays 6pm - 7pm Junior Youth, Years 6,7 & 8. Thursdays 8.30pm - 10pm Senior Youth, Years 9, 10 & 11, 16 - 25. Call 01874 611622, www.brycheiniog.co.uk

Mondays BROMYARD YOUTH THEATRE Led by Becky Cook. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard. Ages 4-6. Juniors ages 6-10. Intermediate ages 11-14. All £30 per term. Senior ages 14-18, £35 per term, 01432 340555. Mondays TOTALLY ACTING Do you love acting? Learn the TV, film, stage acting techniques used by professionals. The Appletree Studio, 15 Lower Galdeford, Ludlow, SY8 1RU. Contact Rob Ford on 07772 823775, email: robjuckes@yahoo.co.uk Tuesdays (during term time) PRESTEIGNE YOUTH THEATRE two sessions. For ages 9 - 12 years 4.30pm 6pm, contribution per session £2. For ages 13 - 16 years 6.15pm - 7.45pm, £3.50 each session. More info: 01544 267163 or info@midborderarts.com. PYT is an inclusive provision and is open to any young person. Tuesdays YOUTH THEATRE for 7-14 year-olds after school. Ledbury Market Theatre, 01432 383663. Wednesdays KINGTON YOUTH THEATRE Kington Primary School. Wed - Junior 7-11 years, 4-5.30pm. Intermediate 11+ 5.30-7pm. £42 per term, 01432 340555. Thursdays and Saturdays SHROPSHIRE YOUTH THEATRE Providing training in a range of theatre skills for ages 5-25. All abilities welcome. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury. Contact Maggie Love: 07813 026367. Thursdays IMPULSIVE THEATRE COMPANY For ages 13-19. The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury, 5-6.45pm, 07916 277928.

word Poetry & Storytelling Fri 14 September BLAST Storytelling with Rachel Rose Reid. ‘Silence...’. In 1911 an ancient story was discovered, buried under letters from King Henry VIII. With Suffrage protests at their height, this feminist Arthurian tale was too hot to handle... until now. Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, 7.30pm, £7, 01588 630023. Sat 29 September A HUNDRED DIFFERENT WORDS FOR LOVE By James Rowland. Three years ago, James met the love of his life. A year ago, they broke up. This is James’s story of falling in love and landing broken hearted. It’s also about him being Best Man of Honour at Sarah and Emma’s wedding. And it’s the story of a quest: to find the right words to make sense of love. A hilarious, heart-lifting story of romance, despair and above all, friendship. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 8pm, £10/£7 from the Workshouse, Presteigne and wegottickets.com

Comedy Sun 9 & Sun 23 September MARCUS BRIGSTOCKE - DEVIL MAY CARE Marcus Brigstocke is here to establish, once and for all, what is good and what is bad. With support from Rob Rouse. Suitable for ages 14+. 9 Sept - The Courtyard, Hereford, 8pm, £18, 01432 340555. 23 Sept - Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £18, 01743 281281. Thurs 13 September GEORGE EGG: DIY CHEF Comedian George Egg (the Anarchist Cook), on tour with a new show demonstrating live cooking and laugh-outloud comedy. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £14/£12, 01873 850805. Fri 14 & Fri 28 September HEINEKEN COMEDY CLUB With fast witted comedians and a lively atmosphere. For ages 18+. The Courtyard, Hereford, 8.30pm, £12.50, 01432 340555.

Flower Festival in a Tea Cup For Michaelmas

Sat 29th & Sun 30th September St Michael & All Angels Church, Moccas 10am-4pm Also launch of Friends of Moccas Church Refreshments and more flowers in the Village Hall Church Service at 3pm on 30th

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Fri 14 September JOE PASQUALE ‘ A FEW OF MY FAVOURITE THINGS’ The Pavilion, Llandrindod Wells, 7.30pm, £20, 01597 258118. Sat 14 September JETHRO: THE COUNT OF CORNWALL Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7.30pm, £20, 01686 614555. Sun 16 September SEANN WALSH: AFTER THIS ONE, I’M GOING HOME This dishevelled, fiery, animated, fiercely idle, millennial man child is one of the best comedians to have come out of the UK. The Courtyard, Hereford, 8pm, £17, 01432 340555. Sun 16 September SEVERN JESTERS Featuring Paul Pirie, Meryl O’Rourke and Bredon Burns with MC Dan Nightingale. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £9 in advance, £10 on the door, 01743 281281. Thurs 20 & Fri 21 September ROSS NOBLE - EL HABLADOR Suitable for ages 15+. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £26.50, 01743 281281. Sat 22 September SOPHIE WILLAN - BRANDED Fresh from a run at the Edinburgh Fringe. Expect a raucous hour like no other from this unapologetic young powerhouse. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7.30pm, £13/£11, 01982 552555. Fri 5 October PETE FIRMAN - MARVELS One of the UK’s most popular magicians. Suitable for ages 14+. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £17.50/£15.50, 01743 281281.

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Sat 6 October CHRIS RAMSAY ‘Just happy to get out of the house tour’. For ages 14+. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £20, 01600 772467. Sun 7 October FAMILY FRIENDLY COMEDY CLUB For children, parents and anyone who likes comedy without the rude words. Featuring Ian D Montfort, Lee Kyle and MC, Sally-Anne Hayward. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 4pm, £7.50, family £25, 01743 281281.

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Thurs 11 October ZOE LYONS - ENTRY LEVEL HUMAN Popular comic returns with a fresh crop of quick-fire observational gags. Suitable for ages 14+. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 8pm, £15, 01982 552555.

Autumn 2018 Programme

Talks

Talks at HARC Mon 24th Sept 10.30am-12.30pm Chedworth Roman Villa, History & Archaeology Weds 7th Nov 10am-12.30pm Behind the scenes at “The Archers”

September & October HAY CAMERA CLUB 4 Sept - ‘Every Step I Take’, presentation by Heidi Stewart. 11 Sept - ‘Seen from a Bridge’, presentation by Susan Surridge. 18 Sept - ‘Kenyan Wildlife’, presentation by Glynn Edmunds. 25 Sept - Tuition on Lightroom software and images with Tony Bennett. 2 Oct - Club of Clubs Competition (at Llyswen VH). All meetings at Masonic Hall, Hay-on-Wye, 7.30pm, £5, www.haycameraclub.co.uk Sat 1 September JL CARR: A CELEBRATION A celebration of the multi-talented writer, artist and publisher J L Carr introduced by Matthew Engel, with contributions from Bob Carr the writer’s son and owner of the Quince Tree Press. Plus a screening of the new BFI print of the film of Carr’s ‘A Month in the Country’. Aardvark Books, Bucknell, 10am-4pm, £10, 01547 530744. Tues 4 September LINGEN GARDENING CLUB ‘Winter Garden’, a talk by Marion Stainton. Lingen Village Hall, 7.30pm, £1 members, £4 visitors, 01544 267463. Tues 4 September HENRY BLOFELD: 78 RETIRED The cherished golden voice of cricket with his brand new show, jam-packed full of unheard anecdotes. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £21, 01432 340555. Wed 5 September JASON DONOVAN - MY AMAZING MID-LIFE CRISIS Celebrating Jason’s 50th birthday, this autobiographical show will zigzag through is life. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £26.50, 01743 281281. Wed 5 September ESCLEYSIDE GARDENING CLUB ‘The Women’s Land Army in WWI’, a talk by Miriam Griffiths. Escleyside Hall, HR2 0PT, 7.30pm. Wed 5 September AN AUDIENCE WITH MARK ‘BILLY’ BILLINGHAM Join TV’s most experienced, highest ranking and most decorated SAS leader and sniper for an evening of inspirational speaking and stories. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £20, 01432 340555. Fri 7 September PIP STEWART: REFLECTIONS FROM THE AMAZON Human impact on a remote region. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £11.50/£10.50, 01874 611622.

Hereford Branch

Study Days 10.30am-4.30pm at The Kindle Centre Weds 24th Oct The Story of Tea Mon 19th Nov In Search of Fossils AGM Weds 17th Oct 7pm Guest Speaker Gill Powell Life behind the scenes at Longborough Festival Opera 7-8 week morning courses in Hereford City beginning early October: The Art of the Silk Road 19C Paintings before 1870: The Romantic & the Real American Short Stories of Resistance For more information or to book your place contact 01531 634460 or 01981 251801 Email: herefordbranch@wea.org.uk

Ewyas Harold Branch

6 week course Tuesdays from September 18th 2.30pm in the Baptist Hall From Vicarage Gardens to Mean Streets – enjoying Crime stories. Musical Appreciation day Sat 13th October 10-4pm. St Michaels Hall David Roberts: Handel: A Celebration of his music through Fire, Water and Vocal delights. For more information or to book ring 01432 839251 Fee remission for courses may be available for those in receipt of income related benefits, please ring to check. Brochures available at Herefordshire Libraries or at www.wea.org.uk

Further courses and workshops in Spring 2019

Sat 8 September A VICAR’S LIFE LIVE! Join the Herefordshire vicars from the BBC show to find out what they really do all day, explore their own personal walk with God and get the inside track from behind the scenes on the documentary. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £12. The Courtyard & Hereford Diocese fundraiser. Sun 9 September SOCIAL CHANGE STIMULATED BY WW1 Illustrated talk by Peter Brown, archaeologist and historian. Town Hall, Bishop’s Castle, 2.30pm, £5, 01588 630023. Sun 9 & Mon 17 September SIR MICHAEL PARKINSON In conversation with his son Mike and revisiting highlights from the Parkinson archive. 9 Sept - Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7pm, £34-£27.50, 01743 281281. 17 Sept - The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £32.50, interval Prosecco and sweet canapes £7.95, 01432 340555. Sat 8 September HARDY PLANT SOCIETY ‘A Late Summer Love Affair’. A talk by Jack Willgoss. Pembridge Village Hall, 2pm, £4, visitors welcome, 01544 262795. Tues 11 September & Tues 9 October BRECKNOCK DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS SOCIETY 11 Sept - ‘Kyffin Williams: A Great Welsh Artist?’ A talk by Andrew Green. 9 Oct - ‘The Treasures of Far Cathy’, a talk by Peter Le Rossignol. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 01874 611622. Tues 11 September THE ARTS SOCIETY HEREFORD ‘Fabulous Frocks & The Famous People who Wore Them’. An illustrated lecture by John Travis. Green Dragon Hotel, Broad St, Hereford, 2.15pm, £9, refreshments available, 01568 797703. Wed 12 September HUSH DON’T TELL A talk by artist Mary Husted on the adoption, when a teenager, of her baby, their reunion after 44 years and how this has influenced her work. The Muse, Glamorgan St, Brecon, 7pm, £5 friends, £2 members. Friends of Brecon & District Mind, 01874 611529. Wed 12 September BROMYARD & DISTRICT LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY ‘Discovering Antiques’. A talk by Kate Bliss. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, £6 visitors, members free, 01885 488575.

Tues 18 September GARWAY HERITAGE GROUP Tim Hoverd will give an update on the Longtown Castles Project. Garway Community Centre, 7.30pm, free to members, visitors £5, www.garwayheritagegroup.co.uk Tues 18 September CHURCH OF ENGLAND - THE CHURCH FOR ALL PEOPLE A talk by Rev. Kelvin Price, focusing on the C of E being the State church of the 21st century within an ever increasing diverse society. The Friends Meeting House, St Mary’s Lane, Ludlow, 7.30pm, 01584 872492. Ludlow & Marches Humanists. Wed 19 September LEOMINSTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY ‘Impressing People: seals as an insight into medieval life and culture in the 13th century’, a talk by Dr Elizabeth New. John Abel Room, Grange Court, Leominster, 7.30pm, £3. Thurs 20 September THE LUDLOW PALMERS ‘We Will Remember Them’. A talk about Remembrance of the Great War by Clive Richardson. Ludlow Methodist Church, Broad St, Ludlow, 2.30-4.30pm, £5 on the door, tea and cake included. www.ludlowpalmers.uk Thurs 20 September OWAIN GLYNDWR AND ABBEYCWMHIR A talk by Gareth Jones MA. Secretary of the Owain Glyndwr Society. The Philips Hall, Abbeycwmhir, 7.30pm, 01597 851021. Abbeycwmhir Heritage Trust. Sun 23 September PETE WATERMAN The music mogul behind more than 100 Top 40 UK hits. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £25, 01743 281281. Tues 25 September NICHOLAS PARSONS Anecdotal entertainment based on his experience of life and working in various media of an unpredictable and fascinating profession. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £15, 01873 850805. Tues 25 September ALAN JOHNSON: IN MY LIFE - A MUSICAL MEMOIR An evening with former Labour Home Secretary, Alan Johnson talking about the fourth book in his series of memoirs, this time it focuses on music that has inspired him. Savoy Theatre, Church St, Monmouth, 7pm, £8 from Rossiter Books or 01600 772467. Wed 26 September SOUTH WEST SHROPSHIRE GARDENING CLUB ‘Plants of the Season’, a talk by Paul Green. Lydbury North Village Hall, 7.30pm, £5, 01588 680454. Thurs 27 September THE ARTS SOCIETY, MID WALES & BORDERS ‘The Mona Lisa Mystery’, a talk by Malcolm Kenwood. Royal Oak Hotel, Welshpool, 2.30pm, £6, 01691 658110.

Kate Bliss Bromyard & District Local History Society

Sun 30 September COLIN STAFFORD-JOHNSON Illustrated with his own stunning film footage and photography, the acclaimed Irish wildlife cameraman and presenter shares his natural history stories. Suitable for all ages. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7pm, £20/£18, 01743 281281.

Sat 6 October MORTIMER HISTORY SOCIETY AUTUMN SYMPOSIUM 2018 The six talks include: How Richard II died: Modern Forensic analysis of a 500-year old King. Scottish intrigue and interference in Wales, 1315-1327. The Mortimer Retinue War, 1277-1421: traditional war captions in changing times? Elizabeth Mortimer in fact and fiction. Ludlow Methodist Church, 52 Broad St, Ludlow, 9.30am - 4pm, members £13, visitors £16 (includes refreshments but not lunch), 01584 831654 or www.mortimerhistorysociety.org.uk

Workshops & Courses

September, October & November WEA AUTUMN PROGRAMME Talks at HARC. 24 Sept - Chedworth Roman Villa, History & Archaeology, 10.30am-12.30pm. 7 Nov - Behind the Scenes at ‘The Archers’, 10am-12.30pm. Study Days at the Kindle Centre. 24 Oct - The Story of Tea. 19 Nov - In Search of Fossils. 17 Oct - AGM with guest speaker, Gill Powell, ‘Life behind the scenes at Longborough Festival Opera’. 7-8 Week Courses in Hereford. Starting 1 Oct - The Art of the Silk Road, Saxon Hall, Hoarwithy Rd, 10.30am-12.30pm. Starting 2 Oct - 19th Century Paintings before 1870: The Romantic & The Real, Kindle Centre, ASDA, Belmont Rd, 10.30am-12.30pm. Starting 4 Oct - American Short Stories of Resistance, Kindle Centre, ASDA, Belmont Rd, 10.30am-12.30pm. Further details 01531 634460 or email herefordbranch@wea.org.uk Ewyas Harold Branch WEA. 6 Week Course from 18 Sept ‘From Vicarage Gardens to Mean Streets Enjoying Crime Stories’, Baptist Hall, Ewyas Harold, 2.30pm. 13 Oct - Musical Appreciation Day. David Roberts: Handel, a celebration of his music through fire, water and vocal delights. St Michael’s Hall, 10am-4pm. Details and to book, 01432 839251. Tuesday 4 September DEATH CAFE Run by Mollie Lord. Not a grief support group, this group encourages tackling the complex ideas that surround death. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, free, 01497 821762. From Thurs 6 September for 6 weeks IN THE MOMENT With Ralph Bolland. Imagine, create, poems, stories for people in the early stages of dementia. Centre Celf, Tremont Rd, Llandrindod Wells, 10am, 01597 822777. From Wed 6 September SPANISH CLASSES Wednesdays, Presteigne, 7pm, beginners only. Tuesdays, Spanish for Beginners, 10am, in Hay-on-Wye. Tuesdays, Spanish Level 1, 7pm, Hay-on-Wye. Private tutorial for GCSE and A Level. Info 07837 160505. Fri 7 September FREELANCER & SMALL BIZ DROP-IN GROUP With Helen and Kenny of Jazz Cat. Work alongside other freelancers, have a chat or work quietly on your own laptop. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 10am-2pm. Details email helen@jazz-cat.co.uk or 07551 005877. From Tues 18 September for 6 weeks TREASURES AND TALES Family storytelling sessions for the under 5s. Hereford Museum and Art Gallery, Broad St. 10.30am -11.30am. Spaces are limited so please book by emailing jradburn2@herefordshire.gov.uk. £1 per family per session.

From Wed 19 September for 5 weeks PEOPLING THE PAST - CREATIVE WRITING CLASS With Kate Innes. Will cover: portraits, photographs, objects, ephermera, letters and buildings. Ludlow Museum Resource Centre, 10am-12.30pm, £65 includes refreshments, 01743 258881. From Wed 19 September for 10 classes OSCAR WILDE - A LITERARY COURSE With tutor Philip Healy. Ludlow Library and Museum Resource Centre, 2-3.30pm, £75 includes tea/coffee, booking essential 01743 258881. STORY SPACE - Storytelling Workshops and Creative Writing, CPD for Educators, Coaching, and group or individual tuition in Tai Chi Movements for Wellbeing. Next Storytelling Workshop on October 20th at The Fold near Worcester. www.storyspace.co.uk email: info@ storyspace.co.uk 1st Saturday READING GROUP Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton, afternoons, free, 01547 550377. 2nd & 4th Saturdays WELSH CHATTING GROUP CARAD, East St, Rhayader, 10.15am-11.45am, 01597 810741. Mondays WRITING FOR THE STAGE The Courtyard, Hereford, 10.30am-12.30pm, 01432 340555. Mondays STORY CORNER AT THE COURTYARD For ages 4 years and under. The Courtyard, Hereford, 10.15am-11am, £4 per session, £1 per extra child, 01432 340555. Every Tues READING ROOM The Courtyard, Hereford, 10.30am-12.30pm, £52 per term, 01432 340555. Every 2nd & 4th Monday TERRIFIED AND TONGUE TIED? Toastmaster provide a friendly and supportive environment to practice public speaking. Constructive feedback to help you improve. An opportunity to grow. Ludlow Speakers, Blue Boar pub, Mill Street, Ludlow. Monthly, 7.20pm-9.30pm. Every 3rd Tuesday PLAY READING Led by Simon and Paul of Rooftop Theatre. All scripts provided. The Sitting Room, Ludlow, 7.30pm, email paul@rooftoptheatre.co.uk Fourth Tuesday SCIENCE CAFÉ New, informal group discussing scientific topics. The Globe in Hay, 7pm, free, all welcome. Contact sciencecafe@outlook.com First Wednesday of the month POETRY CAFE, Charlton Arms, Ludlow, 7.30pm, 01584 872813. 2nd Wed of each month MID WALES WRITERS GROUP An informal writers’ group for wordsmiths of all kinds. Wyeside Arts Centre, Builth Wells, 7pm, £2.50, 01982 552555. 2nd & 4th Thursday PHILOSOPHY CAFE Informal group which offers the chance to discuss philosophical issues. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, 01497 821762. International Poetry Writers’ Collective: Abergavenny 01873 856350 Leominster Writers' Circle, Leominster Community Centre, 01568 610451. Presteigne Writers’ Circle, Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm. 01544 260255 Border Poets 01547 530380. Rhayader Writing Group 2nd Mon, CARAD, Rhayader, lornjordk@googlemail.com

grass roots Time to celebrate an American climate scientist D

URING a heat wave thirty years ago James Hansen, a top US government climatologist, told a US congressional hearing that he was 99% confident that a recent sharp rise in temperatures was caused by human activity. Hansen was employed by NASA – the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. In 1981 he had become head of its Goddard Institute for Space Studies in New York. Hansen’s evidence to a senate committee in June 1988 put global warming firmly on the map in America. It got wide media attention and even impacted on the presidential election campaign which was then underway. Although Hansen knew there could be heavy official pressure on him because he was on the government payroll he went out on a limb and stated his views on climate change in strong terms. On June 23rd he told the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, “The earth is warmer in 1988 than at any time in the history of instrumental measurements. There is only a 1 per cent chance of an accidental warming of this magnitude. The greenhouse effect has been detected, and it is changing our climate now.” To ram home the point he told reporters, “It’s time to stop waffling so much and say that the evidence is pretty strong that the greenhouse effect is here.” The temperature in Washington DC reached over 100 degrees F that day (about 38 degrees C.) And the hearing took place in a notably hot room. It had been organised by Timothy Wirth, a senator from Colorado. He reckoned that expert evidence about global warming would have more impact if it was given when temperatures were soaring. A few years ago Wirth told the PBS programme, Frontline, that his staff took advice from the Weather Bureau and deliberately scheduled the hearing on what was likely to be a sweltering day. “It was stiflingly hot that summer,” says Wirth, “…you had this drought all across the country, so the linkage between the Hansen hearing and the drought became very intense.” Wirth also revealed that the windows of the hearing room were opened in advance, to counter-act the air conditioning. “So, Hansen’s giving this testimony, you’ve got television cameras back there heating up the room and the air conditioning didn’t appear to work. So, it was sort of a perfect collection of events that happened that day, with…Jim Hansen, who was wiping his brow at the witness table and giving this remarkable testimony.” But did Wirth think that Hansen had run his draft evidence past top officials at NASA in advance? “Certainly, this was not cleared far up the line, what he had to say…it was on every channel, Hansen was widely reported. He went as far as anybody could have expected him to go, I think.”

Early the next year Hansen prepared to testify before another congressional committee, this time at the request of Senator Al Gore. But prior to that 1989 hearing Hansen learned that his draft evidence had been watered down by the White House, to cast doubt on his scientific conclusions. When Al Gore heard about that he set out to reveal the attempted censorship as he questioned Hansen at the sub-committee on Science, Technology and Space. The scientist told the senators he’d been forced to make changes which had the effect of seeming undermine his central claim that human activity was the chief cause of global warming. Hansen said, “I don’t think the science should be altered.” The White House press secretary at that time, Marlin Fitzwater, soon admitted that Hansen’s testimony had been altered. He claimed this was because his ideas were not shared by all climate scientists. More than a decade later in 2005 and 2006, Hansen’s views on global warming were again doctored by officials, this time within NASA itself. This was under George W Bush and followed a public call by Hansen for US leadership in cutting global greenhouse gas emissions. Hansen, who was still director of NASA’s Goddard Institute, told the New York Times he had been threatened with “dire consequences” if he continued to make such statements. Hansen also found out that the NASA press office was rejecting media requests to interview its director without referring them up to him. Far from being muzzled, Hansen went on to speak out forcefully in the years that followed and he was arrested several times at climate protests. At the age of 72 he retired from NASA in 2013 - to allow more time for campaigning. This year Hansen has claimed that most nations that signed the Paris climate pact of 2015 are failing miserably. He’s dismissed the pledges of cutting CO2 emissions by many of those governments as “a hoax”. Looking back over the last 30 years, it’s clear the efforts of US officials to distort Hansen’s evidence backfired badly and assured him of fame, indeed of hero status. In a future article I hope to look at the role of some of Britain’s own top climate experts Julian O’Halloran

Green Events Sat 1 & Sun 2 September GROW BEYOND VEGAN! Introduction to plant-based permaculture. Led by Graham Burnett. Karuna Insight Design, Picklescott, Church Stretton, camping available, 01694 751374, www.karuna.org.uk September KNIGHTON TREE ALLOTMENTS TRUST Volunteer with us to learn about woodland management and associated skills. Task days 2, 6, 16, 20 & 30 Sept. woodland@tveg.org.uk 01547 520374 http://tveg.org.uk/ wordpress/what-we-do/woodland-project September SHROPSHIRE HILLS DISCOVERY CENTRE 2 Sept - Become a Habitat Helper. All ages and abilities welcome. 29 Sept - Discovery Club, Pond Dipping. For ages 3-7 year olds, £2.50 per child. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, 01588 676060. Sat 1 September SOUTH WEST SHROPSHIRE GARDENING CLUB Garden and produce show. Lydbury North Village Hall, 01588 661025.

Thurs 20 - Sun 23 September KINGTON WALKS Walks covering history, natural history, geology, industry, landscapes and a pub or two. New for 2018, a creative walk around Kington, a Nordic Walk over Hergest Ridge to Gladestry, a walk from the masterpiece of English rococo Shobdon Church and many more. Full details www.kingtonwalks.org or 07752 087786.

Thurs 6 September GREENPEACE TALK Informal meeting of local activists and supporters to discuss campaigns and environmental issues. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, for info, email pbdelphiee@hotmail.com

Sat 29 September PLANT SALE Forecourt of Clun Methodist Church, High St, 10am-12pm, 01588 640451. Proceeds to Meadows Surgery, Clun & Medecins sans Frontieres.

From Tues 18 September for 5 weeks LOOKING AT LIMESTONES Our most fossiliferous rocks, with Dr Paul Olver. Ludlow Museum Resource Centre, 10.30am-12.30pm, £60 includes refreshments, 01743 258881.

Sat 29 & Sun 30 September FLOWER FESTIVAL IN A TEA CUP St Michael & All Angels Church, Moccas, 10am-4pm, refreshments and more flowers in the Village Hall, HR2 9LQ.

Thurs 20 September ECO SPIRIT CAFE An informal monthly meeting for people interested in spirituality and our connection to the environment. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7.30pm, email paultrees@btinternet. com

Sat 13 & Sun 14 October H.ENERGY See sustainability in action across Herefordshire! Eco home tours, free children’s activities, skills workshops, electric, hydrogen and pedal-powered vehicles, local food, community energy advice, local artists, fun run and more. Details www.h-energy.org.uk

complementary therapies Disclaimer. We would like to emphasise that these listings relate to COMPLEMENTARY medicine practitioners. Broad Sheep does not endorse any of the practitioners or healing methods listed. We provide no recommendation and take no responsibility for their content. ACUPUNCTURE. Sandy Sandaver Lic Ac MBAcC. I practice an integrated style of acupuncture using 5 element and TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) and am a member of the British Acupuncture Council. I also carry out home visits. Hay Acupuncture Clinic, Rose Cottage, Cusop Dingle, Hay-On-Wye 01497 821625/07980 596218 sandysandaver@onetel.com or www.hayacupunctureclinic.co.uk

ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE in Hereford. Individual lessons and small groups with Ann Rowan MSTAT. BA. ARCM, 01432 279536. ALLERGY &/OR FOOD INTOLERANCES? Find out the complete picture by having a blood test to help you make the best choices for your health. Enquiries: 01568 709142.

AMAZING HEALINGS Help is available for physical and mental challenges at the The Terrace Healing Centre, near Kington. Gentle, effective emotional guidance and bodywork can free your vitality! The therapist, James Gee, has been studying healing since 2004, and has an excellent track record. Call to discuss your situation: 01544 231348. AROMATHERAPY in Kington: Roz Myers Brown, Dip. Ar. IPTI, MIPTI. Providing holistic care since 1988. Massage, herbal facials and intensive foot treatments. Bach Remedies. roz.brown@btinternet.com. 07967 137208.

BALANCED BEING -Is based near Church Stretton and a lovely environment where you can receive sessions of Natural Spiritual Healing, Progressive Counselling/Life Coaching, Hatha Yoga or Pure Meditation Foundation Alternatively come and see us in clinics in Brecon, Hay-on Wye, Ludlow or Shrewsbury. We offer bespoke residential retreats and B&B serving vegetarian food. Please call for details and also check the workshop listings for dates of our forthcoming longer courses in Pure Meditation, Animal Healing Training and Weekly Yoga classes. DipNsph / Dip Prog Couns Coach / Dip THY&R / SRMHC Reg’d Teachers and Associates. Members IYN, Reps. Tel: 01694 771559. www.balancedbeing.org.uk BOWEN TECHNIQUE Bowen is a holistic, non invasive therapy consisting of gentle moves over soft tissue and muscles, interspersed with periods of rest. Suitable for adults and children. Working from clinics in Bishop’s Castle and Church Stretton. Home visits available. Contact ROB ROWE MBTPA tel: 01588 630648, email rob@robrowe.co.uk or learn more at www.bowentherapy.org.uk

BOWEN & ENERGY HEALING: Releasing imbalances on many levels; listening to the body with compassion. Gentle deep body-work for pain, muscles, joints, internal conditions & whole health. Also clearing emotional, spiritual, mind-brain-body stuckness. My passion is to help clients discover more freedom & ease, enabling them to move forwards in life! Tenbury Wells & Ludlow (also home visits). Phone me for a chat or appointment. Hilary Foxwell 01584 819010. BREAKING OUT OF BIPOLAR COACHING Life coaching to see you grow through transformation. Self-actualisation with focus for the discerning seeker. www.CarolineMaryAndrews.com carolinemaryandrews@gmail.com 07749 232366.

CHARTERED CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST & PSYCHODYNAMIC PSYCHOTHERAPIST with over 25 years professional NHS experience, providing psychological help to adults. Please see website for details: www. drmatthewfaull.co.uk. I am highly trained and experienced in using evidence–based psychotherapies to relieve distress and help you achieve your life goals, and offer sessions in Ludlow and Leintwardine. I also offer supervision to mental health professionals. Please contact me by email: mfaull@btinternet. com, to arrange a free initial phone conversation to consider your needs. Registered with British Psychological Society, British Psychoanalytic Council, Health Professions Council.

CLAIRE KERBY COUNSELLING (Post grad dip Counselling, MBACP). Having someone to talk to outside your normal circle of friends / family can really help to gain a new clarity and sense of perspective. I would love it if you would call me, in confidence, with no judgement on 07971 816541, or email me at Claire.kerby@btinternet.com. COGNITIVE BEHAVIOUR THERAPY (CBT), COUNSELLING AND COUPLE COUNSELLING Hello! CBT can work well for depression, anxiety, panic, OCD, anger, phobias, self-harm, eating disorders, low self-esteem and more. I also offer counselling for most issues, including sexuality, bereavement and past sexual abuse. Couple counselling is available and counselling for those who have problems concerning self-esteem, relationships or lack of them. Contact Gail Venables MBACP (Accred) on 01544 350384 or www. cbtgail.co.uk for sessions in Leominster and New Radnor COUNSELLING. Person-centred, focused on you. Do you need someone to talk to in confidence? I am a qualified counsellor based between Ludlow and Leominster. Home visits are also available. Contact me - Wendy Clare on 0792 3311550, email vivada.advice@gmail.com or visit my website wendyclare.weebly.com Together we discover what works for you.

COUNSELLING IN LUDLOW area. Talk in complete confidence, with warmth and without judgement, with Julia Walling BA(Hons), PGCE, Dip.EH.P.NLP (BHR), MAC. In private practice for 25 years, I am trained in a wide variety of therapies and combine them to meet your needs. Clients consistently report improvements in wellbeing within a few sessions. Panic/anxiety specialist. Short and long term for individuals, couples and families. 01584 874636 07796 596451 julia.walling@btinternet.com and www.juliawalling.co.uk COUNSELLING & MINDFULNESS COACHING with Matthew Ward MBACP, Accredited Mindfulness Trainer. I provide a safe and confidential counselling service to explore the challenges that life can bring such as loss and anxiety. I also offer individual mindfulness coaching and run regular courses locally. 01568 708836 or 07982 466224 marchesmindfulness.co.uk

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY with Jess Pailthorpe RCST. Safe, effective, light-touch treatments to help you heal & repair. Muscle/joint problems, stress, anxiety, fatigue, trauma….Clinics in Leominster Osteopaths and Kingsland. Phone for more info: 07981 866 667 / www.touchtreetherapy.co.uk DRUM MANTRA MEDITATE Lead by Roise (roe-sha) On the first Thursday of the month 9.50am - 11am. £8 It’s fun, it energises the body and calms the mind. Phone 07511 621 856. At S.E.N.S.E. in Tenbury Wells

EMOTIONAL THERAPY: Anne Cummings MFETC (Adv Dip) offers this safe, effective therapy to help adults and children heal their spiritual wounds and fulfil their personal potential. If you have difficulty relating to others, or have troublesome emotions call Anne on 01547 530977. Specialist knowledge and experience of working with sufferers of panic attacks, anger, stress, bullying, low self-esteem, bereavement/ loss, anxiety and attachment issues. Centres in Powys/south Shropshire. See also www.thewritetofeel.com for forthcoming workshops and talks.

HEALING in Bishops Castle. Soul Healing can help you create Positive Change by removing energy blockages which may be causing physical, emotional or spiritual difficulties. Contact Philomena Houlihan-Wood B.A. (Dublin), Cert. E.S.H., Dip. Counselling (Wales). Tel: 01588 638242. Email: philomena@soul-healing.net. Web: www.soul-healing.net HEREFORD HOMEOPATH Juliet Ablett RHom, MARH, MNCHM. Experienced practitioner works with you as an individual, listening without judgement; working with whatever symptoms or issues you have. Natural, effective treatment suitable for all ages. I am very happy to chat with you on the phone about what treatment you are looking for before you commit to an appointment. Weekly clinics at Hereford Centre for Natural Health and Monmouth Natural Health Centre. Juliet Ablett www.julietablett.co.uk julietablett@rocketmail.com 01981 241456 HOMOEOPATHY Sandy Underhill RSHom. Homoeopathy is a system of medicine which involves treating the individual with highly diluted substances, given mainly in tablet form, with the aim of triggering the body’s natural system of healing. Based on their individual symptoms, the homeopath will match the most appropriate medicine to each patient. Clinics in Llandrindod Wells, Kington and Presteigne. 01597 851021.

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

NO HANDS® MASSAGE works on every level: physical, energetic, emotional, mental and spiritual. It’s deep, transforming touch with no pain. Come and train with Wendy Mills, Master Therapist and Instructor. Clinic and Courses held in Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford. 07858137889; millsw1@tiscali.co.uk; www.wendymills.co.uk

MASSAGE THERAPY Injuries, stress, relaxation. Claire Williams I.T.E.C. / N.I.M. 01544 267172. Clinics in Presteigne, Ludlow and Hereford.

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

PRESTEIGNE NATURAL HEALTH CENTRE Offers a wide range of Natural therapies including: Osteopathy, Chiropody, Acupuncture, Remedial & Swedish massage, Reiki, Homeopathy, Emmett Technique, Kinesiology, Reflexology, Bowen Technique, Counselling, Cranio Sacral Therapy. Visit our website www.presteignenhc.com or facebook page. To make an appointment, call the therapist - numbers on the website or email pnhc2014@gmail.com REFLEXOLOGY &/OR MASSAGE Combination treatments available. Reflexology helps to identify and restore energy to imbalances and health issues helping the body to heal itself, helps regulate sleep and eating habits. - Jo Davies ITEC 01544 267100 or 07876796885. Clinic in Presteigne, home visits considered. SOUND BATH WITH ROISE (roe-sha) On the third Tuesday of the month 7 - 9 pm. Roise plays gentle sounds for groups for healing and relaxation. £12, or £10 with a friend. Roise also offers individual treatments. Phone 07511 621 856. At S.E.N.S.E. in Tenbury Wells. SOUND HEALING TRAINING AND WORKSHOP RETREATS We run the 5 part Sound Therapy training programme for the College of Sound Healing as weekend retreats in the beautiful setting of Primrose Haven with lovely gardens and sacred spaces. Also Seasonal Sounds Days and weekend retreats: Sound Healing and Nature; Magical Resonance of Celtic Sounds and Sound and gardening for the soul. Retreat stays in our cosy Shepherd Huts. Occasional evening sound and Gong meditations. Please contact Paul Benham, paul@primrosehavenretreats.co.uk and www.primrosehavenretreats.co.uk. 01497 847299.

YOGA IN PRESTEIGNE New location

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

www.theyogapractice.org.uk

SPIRITUAL HEALER Naturally gifted in releasing emotional grief in present and past lives. 28 years professional experience with physical and mental health. Private healing sessions and talks given. Gillian Williamson, MNFSH. Field House, Kinnerton. 01547 560874.

Workshops

WORKSHOP LISTINGS - Single (dated) listings are free. Year round, ongoing workshops will cost £40 per year. AURORAGATHERINGS.COM (FORMERLY CYGNUS) Meet monthly on Sundays at 2.45pm, opening our hearts to share & support each other on our spiritual journey. Please contact Hilary Foxwell 01584 819010. Until Sun 2 September SHAMBHALA MEDITATION RETREAT Calm abiding meditation, led by highly experienced tutors. All abilities welcome. The Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton. Details and booking contact retreat@shambhala.org.uk Until Sun 2 September DREAMING AWAKE With Manda Scott. Hill Cottage Retreats, Rhos-y-Meirch, Knighton, www.hillcottageretreats.co.uk

Thurs 6 September GONG BATH With Chrys Blanchard. Two workshops, 4.30-5.30pm or 7.30pm-9pm, £12. The Art Shop & Chapel, No. 8 Cross St, Abergavenny, 01873 852690. Starting Tues 11 September OASIS HEREFORDSHIRE A chance to work creatively in a small, co-facilitated group as we journey together through the landscape of our own Biographies. Quaker Meeting House, King St, Hereford, 9.30am-12.30pm, 01432 261317. Fri 14 - Sun 16 September COURAGE AND RENEWAL RETREAT Barbara Reid. Hill Cottage Retreats, Rhos-y-Meirch, Knighton, www.hillcottageretreats.co.uk

Sat 15 September & Sat 13 October FOCUSING WORKSHOPS 15 Sept - ‘Here I am’: Deepen your sense of the spiritual life within you. 13 Oct - ‘Inward Journey’: explore your sense of spirituality and inner journey. Led by BACP registered counsellor, Elizabeth Halls. Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton, 9.30am-4pm, each workshop £40 including lunch, 01547 550377, please book in advance.

Fri 21 - Sun 23 September BECOME A SOUND HEALING PRACTITIONER Begin the journey to become a Sound Healing Practitioner using the voice with the part 1 retreat on 21st-23rd September at the beautiful Primrose Haven with Paul Benham tutor of the College of Sound Healing. Contact Paul at paul@primrosehavenretreats. co.uk and www.primrosehavenretreats.co.uk Sat 22 - Sat 29 September NATURAL EASE IN PRACTICE MEDITATION Ajahn Jutindharo and Laura Bridgman. Hill Cottage Retreats, Rhos-y-Meirch, Knighton, www.hillcottageretreats.co.uk

Starting Wed 26 September ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE & MUCH MORE! Introductory Course. Learn how the 5 Principles can help you release tension & stress, improve awareness/presence, & enhance your everyday activities. Small group, 6 sessions. 6.45-8pm. For information & booking please contact Hilary Foxwell 01584-819010.

Tues 2 October LUDLOW FRIENDS During Quaker Week, an invitation to all with displays and someone on hand to discuss workshop and testimonies to those who are interested. Drinks and refreshments available. Ludlow Meeting House, St Mary’s Lane, Ludlow, SY8 1DZ, 08707 656980. Fri 5 - Sun 7 October YOGA WEEKEND With Jackie Jones. Hill Cottage Retreats, Rhos-y-Meirch, Knighton, www.hillcottageretreats.co.uk www.jackiejonesyoga.com

September & October EVENTS AT THE PALES 29 Sept - The Use of Silence, a talk and workshop led by Dominic Walker followed by tea and discussion, 2.30pm. 8 Oct - Geology at the Pales, with Joe Botting. Learn to read the history of the earth written in its rocks in a morning talk and afternoon walk, 10.30am-4.30pm. 24 Oct - Tuning the Heart. A day to explore and experience the spiritual practices of universal Sufism with Karim Hadden, 10.30am-4.30pm. The Pales, Llandegley, LD1 5UH, thepales.org.uk/events

PILATES SESSIONS - Pilates is a method of exercise designed to elongate and strengthen the body. It promotes improved core strength and stability which in turn improves posture, flexibility, circulation and physical wellbeing. Classes available in Presteigne and various locations within the North Herefordshire, North Worcestershire and South Shropshire area. All sessions are based on small groups and working to individual abilities therefore booking is essential. Private sessions by arrangement. Contact Jackie on 0782 4114979 or justjackie39@gmail.com BUDDHISM AND MEDITATION CLASSES IN HEREFORDSHIRE Led by members of the Triratna Buddhist Order. HEREFORD Mondays, Near LEDBURY Wednesdays, LEOMINSTER Thursdays. All classes 7.15pm for 7.30pm start. Give what you can, suggested donation £5. All welcome. More details from matthew@adhisthana.org 01531 641726 or Meg 01432 830322. Text 07980 892653.

HEDGEROW MEDICINE, KITCHEN PHARMACY: Herbal Medicine Making Courses with Rowan McOnegal, Medical Herbalist. Practical weekend courses which explore identifying, growing, harvesting, drying, storing and using herbs. Covers the basic principles of herbal medicine, and making and using teas, tinctures, infused oils, ointments, creams, syrups, inhalations and baths. www.rowanmconegal.co.uk or 01531 670075. EVENTS IN THE YURT BUILTH ROAD, 17 RAILWAY TERRACE, LD2 3RH Drum and Song Circle 1st Friday of the month 7.30-9.30pm Bring drums, rattles, songs, no experience necessary. Shamanic Exploration 3rd Wednesday of the month, 7.30-9.30pm journeying for guidance, wisdom and healing for self and others. Our groups are held in sacred space. Cost is £10, £8, £6 depending on income. For further info clivephilippa@hotmail.com 01982 552535 / 07905 743272. Mondays & Wednesdays PILATES Pilates-Based Back Care - Mon 10.30am & Wed 5.45pm. Pilates-Based Body Conditioning - Mon 11.45am & Wed 7pm. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 01874 625992. Mondays YOGA With Lisa Arundale, 5.15-6.15pm. CARAD, East St, Rhayader, 01686 413608.

First Friday of the month SILENCE AND STILLNESS Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton, 11am-12pm, free, 01547 550377. First Saturday of the month MEDITATION Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton, 11am-12.30pm, free, 01547 550377.