Green Events

Every day until 31 October HEREFORD GUILD OF GUIDES

Guided tours around Hereford. Also pre-booked themed walks for groups all year round. Mon-Sat 11.30am, Sun 2.30pm). Tickets from the Cathedral Shop and meet at Cathedral main entrance, Adults £6, children 6-12 years £1, 07947 924494. www.herefordguidedwalks.org.uk

Sat 13 May PUTLEY VILLAGE OPEN GARDENS

Five or six gardens open, maps of the route provided. Gardens and Parish Hall open from 10am-4pm, £6, under 15s free. Plant stalls and refreshments, www.putleygardens.co.uk

Sat 13 May PLANT AND SEEDLING SWAP

Teme Valley Environment Group. Knighton Community Market, 9.30am-12.30pm.

Tues 16 - Mon 29 May BISHOP’S CASTLE ROUND & ABOUT WALKS 2023

Beautiful walks with great maps and instructions. Ramble (23 miles), Amble (10 miles) or Scramble (13 miles). £10, family £20, under 16s free with accompanying adult. www.ccbcshropshire.com/ccbc-friends-roundabout

Wed 17 May OPEN GARDENS

Explore the Chapter House Garden, Cloister Garden, Canons’ Garden, Deans’ Garden and the Bishop’s Garden. Garden guides on hand in each garden. Hereford Cathedral, 10am-12.30pm & 12.30pm-3.30pm, £6 via the website, www.herefordcathedral.org

Mon 29 May LLANBISTER SHOW

Pig show, carriage driving, vintage, custom cars and agricultural vehicle displays, small animal show. Plus traditional show jumping, horse and sheep shows, art, crafts, cookery, produce, trade stalls, car treasure hunt and shearing. Email llanbistershow@hotmail.com or FB.

May SHROPSHIRE HILLS DISCOVERY CENTRE

7 May - Bluebell Walk, three and a half miles of easy walking, 10am-12.30pm, £6. 22 May - Discovering Bees and Wasps, talk then explore the meadows in search of these fabulous creatures, 10am-2pm, £16. 29 May - 2 JuneHalf Term Activity - Backyard Survival, for ages 5-11 years, 1pm-2.30pm, £4.50. Booking essential for all. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, 01588 676060.

May NATIONAL GARDEN SCHEME

1 May - Garregllwyd, Nantmel, 2-5pm, £5.

6 & 7 May - Gregynog Hall & Garden, 10am-4pm.

7 May - Cwm Farm, Forden, 12-5pm, £5.

7 May - Pontsioni House, Aberedw, 2.30-6pm, £5.

13 & 14 May - Dingle Nurseries, Welshpool, 9am-5pm, £3.50. 20 & 21 May - Rock Mill, Abermule, 2-5pm, £6.

21 May - Llwyn Madoc, Beulah, 2-5.30pm, £6.

21 May - Llanrhaeadr Ym Mochnant Gardens, 12-5pm, £6.

27 & 28 May - Bachie Uchaf, Llanfyllin, 12-5pm, £5.50.

27 & 28 May - Hill Cottage, Llandrindod Wells, 1-5pm, £4.50. 28 May - Llysdinam, Newbridge-on-Wye, 2-5pm, £5, www.ngs.org.uk

Fri 2 June THE ANIMAL MAN

Join Corner Exotics for a very interactive animal show with over 35 animals. An event for all ages. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 2pm, 01584 811442.

Sat 10 & Sun 11 June HELLENS GARDEN FESTIVAL

Hellens, Much Marcle, near Ledbury, £9 in advance adults, £10 on the day, £2.50 children, 10am-5pm. Please book in advance, www.hellensgardenfestival.co.uk

Sun 18 June BISHOP’S CASTLE OPEN GARDENS

Programmes from St John the Baptist church Lynch-gate, entrance to at least 10 gardens £6 per adult. Tea and cakes in the church, plus plants for sale, 01588 638175.

KNIGHTON COMMUNITY WOODLANDS GROUP

Volunteer with us on our weekly task days to learn new skills. http://tveg.org.uk/wordpress/woodland-project Email woodland@tveg.org.uk 01547 520374.

Every Third Saturday in the Month PRESTEIGNE REPAIR

Presteigne Youth Centre, Hereford Street. 10am-12pm. Household items repaired for free. Info: 01544 267997.

Mondays & Wednesdays KNIGHTON MENS SHED

Sharpening service available. Teme Mill, Station Yard, Knighton, 10am-2pm. John on 01544232750 or email jtknightonmensshed@gmail.com.

Every Tuesday, monthly until end March (except 27 Dec)

ENERGY ADVICE SURGERY

Providing energy advice to local residents, especially those struggling with their energy bills. Knighton Community Centre, 10am-2.30pm, free, drop-in or book via 01547 520374 or email garydcowell@yahoo.co.uk

2nd Wednesday of the month

KINGTON LOCAL ENVIRONMENT & ENERGY NETWORK (KLEEN)

Oxford Arms, Kington, from 7pm, www.kingtonkleen.org.uk

First Saturday of the month LEOMINSTER REPAIR CAFE, no session in May due to Coronation celebrations but from June 3rd we will be open, 10-12.30pm. Community Centre. We repair small electrical items, furniture & other household items, jewellery and clothing. Free service , donations welcomed. Also café with bacon sandwiches a speciality. Find us on Facebook