Poetry & Storytelling

Tues 1 August

POETRY EVENT

Apple Store Gallery, Rockfield Rd, Hereford, 7pm, £5 to include light refreshments, 01432 263937, email applestoregallery@btinternet.com

Wed 2 August

PAULINE PRIOR-PITT

From North Uist in the Hebrides, Pauline’s poetry is delivered with warmth and humour. Parish Centre, Church Stretton, 3pm, £10, students £5, www.strettonfestival.org Part of Church Stretton Arts Festival.

Thurs 24 August

GOLIAT

Award winning poet Dr Rhiannon Hooson reads from her latest book of poetry. Part of Presteigne Festival. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 11am, £8 student £6. 01544 267800, www.presteignefestival.com

Comedy

Sun 20 August

TRICKS & LAUGHS STARRING STEVE LEGG

Comedian and magician Steve is back with a special selection of his very best tricks along with some brandnew material for a night of laughs and hilarious moments. For ages 5-105. Hereford Cathedral, 5pm, £8, children £5, please book, www.herefordcathedral.org

Talks

Every day until 31 October

HEREFORD GUILD OF GUIDES

Guided tours around Hereford. Mon-Sat 11.30am, Sun 2.30pm (approx 1.5 hours). Tickets from the Cathedral Shop and meet at Cathedral, £6, children 6-12 years £1, 07947 924494, www.herefordguidedwalks.org.uk

Tues 1 August

MORTIMER HISTORY SOCIETY

An introductory talk on Powis Castle followed by free flow access to castle rooms prior to the lecture. Powis Castle Ballroom, details, www.mortimerhistorysociety.org.uk

Tues 1, 8, 15 & 22 August

GOSPEL OF LUKE WITH REVD CANON DR MAUREEN PALMER

A series of lectures on the Gospel of Luke in the Cathedral Barn, Hereford Cathedral, 10.30am-12pm, £5 donation per session, please bring a bible, 01432 374 225.

Sat 5 August

IAN MARCHANT IN CONVERSATION: FOUR O’CLOCK FRIENDS

Writer, broadcaster, performer and much-loved chronicler of Britain, Ian Marchant brings the ‘book of his career’, ‘One Fine Day’ - an amateur genealogist’s adventure, detailing the life in the rural 18th century. North Books, 4 Castle St, Hay-on-Wye, 4pm, £5 including refreshment. Also an opportunity to buy the book at discount. Email jules@northbooks.co.uk or pop in to reserve your space.

Wed 9 August

THE BAYEUX TAPESTRY: 950 YEARS OF PROPAGANDA, INTRIGUE AND SPIN

In this sparkling lecture, Timothy Wilcox will talk about the creation of the tapestry and address many of the unanswered questions that most intrigue modern audiences. Parish Centre, Church Stretton, 3pm, £10, students £5. www.strettonfestival.org Part of Church Stretton Arts Festival.

Wed 16 August

KATHARINE HILL - PARENTING IN THE DIGITAL AGE

A talk to gain wisdom, practical help and renewed confidence in not only keeping your children safe, but also making the most of all the digital age has to offer. Hereford Cathedral, 4pm, please book your free ticket, www.herefordcathedral.org

Wed 16 August

REVD STEVE HOLLINGHURST - CHRISTIANITY: ENVIRONMENTAL HOPE OR ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEM?

A talk for anyone who cares about us, our environment and is looking for hope. Hereford Catheddral, 6.30pm, please book your free ticket, www.herefordcathedral.org

Fri 18 August

HEREFORD ARTS APPRECIATION SOCIETY

‘The Godwins and their Tiles’, a talk by Jason Hodges. Office Q, Kindle Centre, Hereford, 2.30pm, membership £5, visitors welcom £2 per meeting, 01432 357552.

Thurs 24 - Mon 28 August

PRESTEIGNE FESTIVAL

25 Aug - ‘The Letters of Seamus Heaney’. Literature with Christopher Reid and Nicholas Murray. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 11am, £8, student £6. 26 Aug - ‘A Home For All Seasons’. Literature with Gavin Plumley. Baptist Church, Hereford St, Presteigne, 11am, £8, student £6. 27 Aug - ‘Love, Conflict and Tretribution: The Tales of The Mabinogion’. Literature with Sioned Davies. Baptist Church, Hereford St, Presteigne, 4pm, £8, student £6. 28 Aug - ‘Johnson on Janacek’. Stephen Johnson talks about music. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 11am, £8, student £6. 28 Aug - ‘Roxanna Panufnik in Conversation with Thomas Hyde’. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 4pm, £8, student £6. 01544 267800, www.presteignefestival. com

Sun 3 September

FREE ONLINE TALK - PLANTS AND KNOWLEDGES WITH MADELEINE KELLY & MANDY COPPES

Madeleine investigates the ancient technique of starch printing. Mandy locates the mark of time in an object, tracing connections to ancestral lineage and documenting the moment of decomposition. They discuss the transmission of knowledge through the material qualities of plants. Online 11am-12pm. Sidney Nolan Trust, free, to book, www.sidneynolantrust.org

Workshops & Courses

ITALIAN LESSONS ON-LINE FOR ADULTS –ONE-TO-ONE or SMALL GROUPS

Learn or improve your Italian from the comfort of your home with Lorenzo, your local native Italian tutor and language specialist. Conversational Italian, Beginners Italian, Improvers Italian, Advanced Italian, Italian culture and food.Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: On-line only. Thursday morning: In-person group conversation meetings and workshops in Hereford. For more info, call Lorenzo on 01432 870661, WhatsApp +441432870661, or email italian@italianwords.co.uk

Visit www.italianwords.co.uk/tuition.html

Mondays WRITING ROOM

The Courtyard, Hereford, 6.30-8.30pm, £75 per term, 01432 340555.

Every Tues, Wed & Thurs SPANISH LESSONS FOR BEGINNERS

Tues - Advance beginners 10am-11.30am, Wed - Advance Spanish B1, 10am. Thurs - Total beginners, 10am-11.30am with Mely. Private tuitionGCSE students and A Level. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, 07837 160505. www.hayspanish.com

Every Tuesday READING ROOM

The Courtyard, Hereford, 10.30am-12.30pm, £55 per term, 01432 340555.

Last Tuesday of each month HOMEND POETS

Share words written by themselves or others. Music, good company and food. No booking required. Pot & Page, 8 New St, Ledbury, 6.30pm, www.potandpage.co.uk

First Wednesday of each month BABARS’ BOOK CLUB

All welcome, 6.30pm, Babar’s Cafe, Union St, Hereford, 01432 342334.

First Wednesday of the month POETRY CAFE, Charlton Arms, Ludlow, 7.30pm, 01584 872813.

Third Wednesday of the month BEREAVEMENT CAFE

Old Chapel, Hereford Cathedral, 2.30pm-4pm, run by volunteers, www.herefordcathedral.org

Every other Thursday PHILOSOPHY CAFE

Informal group which offers the chance to discuss philosophical issues. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, 01497 821762. philosphycafe@outlook.com

Last Thursday of the month BOOK CLUB

De Koffie Pot, Bridge St, Hereford, 8pm, 01432 357753, ECStarling@theherefordacademy.org.uk

First Friday of the month BOOKCLUB DINNERS

Join Katie and the bookworms for an evening of literary delights. Each month we meet to discuss a different book and share a meal inspired by the story. Pot & Page, New St, Ledbury, 7pm, please book, www.potandpage.co.uk

Fridays READING ROOM EXTRA

The Courtyard, Hereford, 6-8pm, £55 per term, 01432 340555.

International Poetry Writers’ Collective: Abergavenny 01873 856350

Leominster Writers’ Circle, Leominster

Community Centre, Frank Pavitt, chairman LWC, 01568 614973, meet first Tuesday, monthly, 2pm. Presteigne Writers’ Circle, 3rd Thursday, Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm, 01544 260398.