BROAD SHEEP - MAY 2024

BROAD sheep may 2024

What’s On - Herefordshire & The Marches

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Brampton Beyoncé

RE you aware of the sudden proliferation of Book summary apps? No, I thought not. So here’s the deal you pay a monthly fee, download an app called (Blinklist, Shortform, Get Abstract, or Instaread) and then you have access to thousands of short summaries of non-fiction books you are never likely to read. However if you are busy, successful, highflying entrepreneur like myself it means I can keep up with the latest trends in technology, self-help and fitness regimes without wasting time reading a lot of boring words. So for instance, in 8 minutes I can discover - how mistakes and failures can positively shape my life - by not reading Emma Gannons book ‘Ctrl Alt Delete’. Or possibly in a rather overlong 15 minutes – how social media may have democratized who has a public voice – by not reading ‘Against the Rules’ by Michael Lewis. Or in five seconds What’s in this Months Broad Sheep – just a load of times and dates of poncy arts events you are never likely to go to - by Pete.

However you have not entirely wasted your time because after reading a summary of “How to Convince Yourself You a Brilliant Genius” I am now at liberty to reveal my latest plan for revolutionizing the Welsh Borders. You maybe aware of The Disney Corporations move into real estate. The company’s portfolio now includes film production, cable and streaming channels, theme parks, cruise ship holidays, golf courses, theatre productions, safari expeditions, music publishing, an airline, and even its own island in the Bahamas. The French government gave it 5,000 acres of land next door to Disney World Paris in order to build its own retail village. Now, under construction in Palm Springs on the intersection of (I kid you not) Frank Sinatra Drive and Bob Hope Drive they are building a gleaming new world of 2,000 homes arranged around a sparkling turquoise lake, where every aspect of life will be curated by the entertainment corporation. For 1 million dollars a pop you can enjoy a chance to live in a Disney movie “where the story is all about you” where neighbours can bond over Disney-themed art lessons, enjoy dinners inspired by Disney stories and join family days with Disney-related activities. However I am not about to suggest bringing the mighty mouse to the Welsh Borders but I am suggesting that there are other multi-billionaires who might jump at the chance of owning their own little village in the countryside. This could be the ideal way of dealing with Britain’s chronic housing shortage and cash strapped local authorities. On my short list are those two idiots who want to send us

all to Mars, Bezos and Musk and also the only two people who seem to be making a living in the music industry these days, Ed Sheeran and Beyoncé.

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As you have probably guessed I am eyeing up that chain of towns that run up the Border from Hay to Bishops Castle. Nice towns in a quiet sort of way but in between them what’s going on? Not much, a few soggy fields full of black plastic bags of silage, some mouldy trees and load of boring sheep. Imagine giving Elon Musk free rein to build TESLATOWN in between Hay and Kington. If he gave up building those soppy space ships he could afford to give everyone a free Tesla (other cars would be banned) with their new house. Then in between Kington and Presteigne I am sort of guessing scruffy Ed would fit right in with his town CASTLE ON THE HILL. It is rumoured he was last in Presteigne when he was roadie for Nizlopi although no one can quite remember him. I am rather struggling with the next one but I think Beyonce should probably build between Presteigne and Knighton. Although I can’t really imagine her shopping in Tuffins I think her new found enthusiasm for Country Music could endear her to the locals and she should call her development BRAMPTON BEYONCE and everybody who bought houses there would be expected to look fabulous and do co-ordinated dance routines in the street. Finally we come to AMAZONIA between Knighton and Bishops Castle. I realize Clun is a bit in the way but no matter its high time we got rid of that stupid little bridge and I am sure Jeff Bezos would soon sort out the pathetic transport links up that way. The optimum solution for getting around would be to download a ticket and bar code from the internet and then get picked up and thrown in the back of the nearest white van and delivered along with all the other packages and self help books.

If you think this is all a bit pie in the sky then let me remind you after Prince Charles’s venture, Poundland or whatever they call it, they made him King so I am at least expecting an O.B.E.

Charles & his gang terrorising Poundbury

I bring my spaceship?

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THE ART OF SAUERKRAUT MAKING on Saturday 11th May 10am - 1pm. Making and eating Sauerkraut with Labneh and flatbreads. Call Carrie on 07717571462.

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MUSIC SERVICES offered by experienced professional oboist. Small chamber groups for events, oboe lessons, beginner piano lessons. Contact Ruth Watson 07870 752325 or 01544 350559.

RETIRED PROFESSIONAL PAINTER AVAILABLE for local work. References available. £85.00 per day. Try me. Roy 01547 520164.

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Passion and Aggression

I down, trucked to a port, shipped to Norway, pelleted and shipped back to Drax power station, where it will be burned to provide power for people’s mobile phones while the burgermasters and forestry companies and shipping lines and power stations tell you how good you, and by association they, are being. This may cause you to feel what was once known as ‘pissed off’. Forget it. You should feel fine, sorry, fully invested, because corporations are wiser than little you, and they know that a tree is a tree is a tree, and tree planting washes greener.

T is only right that before you take the contribution journey below you absorb the following message. We expect both perusers and contributors of the articles in this publication to behave kindly and with toleration. Abuse of any kind will not be tolerated, and if you are not extremely careful, and I mean extremely, someone will log you as a Totally Intentional Hate Crime Incident Provider, which carries a sentence of, er, can’t remember how many years. Simply asking what you have done, particularly in that tone of voice, will imply that you are getting ready to be hateful and will involve you being locked up for, er, the length of time shown above. And if you point out that actually no length of time is shown above it will be taken as an act of aggression and you will be reported to the authorities again and again until you stop. By the way, you are on CCTV.

A word on language. We are sunsetting various expressions that have little relevance or may be construed as microaggressions. The act of ‘writing’, for instance, connotes the vicious stabbing of virgin paper with stinking coloured fluids via a marking point, which may in some circumstances be a ‘nib’. It is beyond the remit of this contribution to point out the Freudian implications of this sullying of pristine surfaces with pointed objects. We (there is no ‘I’ any more; thanks to the multifarious benefits of social media everything herein contributed represents community consensus, helped in some cases by kind collaborators from the Chinese Communist Party) have replaced the word ‘write’ with the words ‘reach out’. This is much kinder as I know you will agree or else. It has resonances of Jehovah talking to Adam on the Sistine Chapel ceiling, except for the threatening nudity obviously, and also makes the writer, sorry, reacher out, feel significantly managerial, because it substitutes two lovely syllables for one lousy syllable. Did I say lousy? Please accept my apology and do not report me, let us keep the police out of this please, please. Goes to show that microaggressions can, if not continuously monitored, penetrate the skulls of even the most correct of humans. Creatures. Writers. Outreachers. Bloody minefield. Oops.

Anyway.

Sunsetting ‘writing’ and onboarding ‘reaching out’ and issuing warnings that most normal human behaviour in the face of public frustration will not be tolerated is part of our plan to make British enterprise a more, er, welcoming place. Many large organizations tasked with (for instance) filling our rivers with perfectly natural human effluent and making it impossible to access our bank accounts are enthusiastically espousing popular causes such as diversity and nature conservation. For example. If you are buying a burger made of a beast fed on soya grown on what was once the Amazon rainforest, it is only reasonable that you should be told the burgermaster is planting a compensatory tree. The tree will not be an ancient forest giant but a pine tree somewhere in Scotland, which will be chopped

Hang on.

I can hear someone saying that we have strayed somewhat from the original point, whatever that was. I must remind you that such remarks, once considered legitimate criticism, are capable of being considered microaggressions, and are indeed segueing into the actually offensive.

O no they aren’t.

O yes they are. The reacher-out’s opinion is final. You are cancelled.

But –-

Lalalalalalala. Can’t hear you.

Llywelyn Hadid ap Twhir

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Homo Sapiens and the Decline of Tribalism

THERE are still those living in western democracies who are puzzled about the large numbers of white people who came out in support of the Black Lives Matter movement after George Floyd was murdered in Minneapolis four years ago. As Sherlock Holmes might have remarked to his baffl ed colleague, ‘It’s evolutionary, my dear Watson.’

I haven’t yet heard Mr Trump asked directly whether or not he accepts the scientific principles of evolution, while members of fundamentalist Christian sects like the Amish or Mennonites entirely reject the concept of evolution. They believe that the world was created by God around 6,000 years ago, in seven days, just as described in Genesis. I imagine Mr Trump propagates whatever view he believes is most expedient for the audience he is addressing. Aware that a significant proportion of his supporters are from these and similar communities, he is not averse to brandishing copies of a Bible which, it is said by some who know him, he seldom reads. This is his way of conveying the barely credible idea that he aspires to follow the teachings of Jesus. Recently he’s compounded this by widely promoting a new edition of the King James’ Bible, named the God Bless the USA Bible, at $59.99, on which he earns a commission of $10. This can be added to his share of the sales proceeds of the hideous golden baseball boots he launched last month. There is a tidy irony in the probability that his bible profits will go towards funding his defence against criminal charges that he covered up payments made to pornographic film star, Stormy Daniels for not revealing details of their relationship or, perhaps more embarrassingly, the quality of his performance. In any event, Trump’s attempt to seduce the evolution-deniers alone won’t win for him.

Forgive this verbose intro. In broad terms Charles Darwin’s theory proposes that all species evolve to compete, survive and reproduce in order to become more perfectly adapted to sustain and, where necessary, to increase their numbers. The natural corollary of this objective would be the development of a species which can feed itself, protect itself and live harmoniously in a way that would best allow for the continuation of the species sapiens in all its racial forms.

The ultimate physical destiny of mankind is not predictable in any meaningful way. However it is clear that if the human species can find a way to live throughout the globe, and beyond, in harmony and using all the resources that the earth has to offer, in a way that is equitable and sustainable, it will be closer to being a better adapted species, closer to being perfect, which must be the apex of evolutionary destiny. If the achievement of harmonious coexistence of all races within the species throughout the world can be identified as a primary evolutionary objective, the greatest possible cooperation between traditional races or tribal groupings must be a fundamental element in attaining this primary evolutionary objective.

Even in the last 2,000 years – a short blink in the history of Sapiens’ development – substantial changes, progress even, in attitudes to foreign tribes can be detected. Where Roman Emperors found that staging spectacular Coliseum shows of Christians being let loose in the arena to be torn to bits and devoured by lions effectively mollified their restive populations, even Mr Trump would not perceive a political advantage in offering spectacles of alien populations – perhaps Muslims, Chinese spreaders of what he liked to call ‘Kung-Flu’, or illegal Mexican immigrants – being devoured by wild animals in the Yankee Stadium.

A critical number of those who live in free-thinking western democracies has reached a point in the process of human evolution where archaic, vestigial tribalism and the crude bigotry that it breeds, is being consciously, specifically rejected; where people are understanding that to progress as a species, we must concur with our collective evolutionary imperative in overcoming this ancestral bigotry, in the same way that we have overcome so many other vestigial tendencies. This new understanding was manifest, for example, in the joy felt by many when Barack Obama was elected President of the US – a clear sign that the world had come of age, although, as has become clear, not quite entirely yet. That is to be expected; there has always been resistance to social progress. Human evolution depends on the conscious and willing acceptance of the need for change, and changes inevitably occur in tiny increments, unevenly embraced across the population.

For tens of millennia, mankind relied strongly on tribal adhesion; it was an important part of self-preservation, along with the basic human imperatives – to eat, to survive, to procreate. As population increases, so the need for loyalty to small tribal groupings recedes, but while it is naturally difficult, even counter-instinctive, to shed these shared and deeply embedded tendencies, it is essential for the ultimate survival of mankind that we do so. In a globally connected, ubiquitous population, tribalism and racial bigotry are only divisive and regressive.

Supporters of Black Lives Matter were simply recognising this obvious truth.

PetrusOnus

POWYS

Daphne’s Yard, behind Daphne’s Pizza, High St, Presteigne 01544 267800 www.presteignefestival.com

11 & 12 May Creative events and displays, hosted by Ruth Kirkby and Penny Hughes. Open 10am-4pm, free admittance. Pop across the road to hear free harp music at Presteigne Library. Part of Presteigne Festival’s Springboard celebration.

Broad St, Presteigne 01544 267800 www.presteignefestival.com

11 May Broad Street Brocante. 9.30am-2.30pm. Pop across the road to hear free harp music at Presteigne Library. Part of Presteign Festival’s Springboard celebration.

Pop Up Shop, Opposite The Library, Hereford St, Presteigne

Until 4 May ‘Light’. YEN

ROBINSON - clearance sale of porcelain wall lights. ‘Take Flight’. Travel the world through textiles, NAOMI OCEAN. Open daily 10am-4pm, also on Friday, 6-8pm. 5 - 11 May ‘Eclectic Finds’. Paintings, prints, mosaics, French finds, china, crafts, jewellery, textiles, books and more. Open 10am-4pm.

Field House Healing Centre, Kinnerton, near Presteigne LD8 2PE 01547 560874

1 June Arts and crafts created by some of our talented healers. Also light refreshments and restful gardens. Open 12pm-6pm.

Chatwood, Celf gan Osian Gwent (Art by Osian Gwent), No. 6 Long Bridge Street, Llanidloes SY18 6EE 0800 999 1953

www.osiangwent.com

Exclusive and original paintings by Welsh contemporary artist OSIAN GWENT. Luxury works of fine art, paintings and limited edition fine art giclee prints. Open Wed 10am-2pm, Thurs 11am-5pm, Fri & Sat 11am-3pm.

Wyeside, Builth Wells 01982 552555

Until 30 June ‘Nature’s Whispers’A Moment in Time’ SVITLANA KOZMIN EN PLEIN - air landscape artist. OpenTues-Fri 6pm-8.30pm, Sat & Sun 4pm-8.30pm.

Radnorshire Museum, Temple Street, Llandrindod Wells LD1 5DL 01597 824513

The museum houses an art gallery with varied exhibitions and events. Open Wed-Sat 10am-4pm.

Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, Near Newtown 01686 688369

Until 19 May ABERYSTWYTH PRINTMAKERS. Anniversary exhibition of members’ work. Artists include RUTH BARRETT-DANES, CHARLOTTE

BAXTER, DAVID BILLINGSLEY, JESSICA BAUDEY, MOLLY BROWN, SAM BOULANGER, VERONICA

CALARCO, JUDY CARPENTER, ROB CARPENTER, LEANNE

CORDINGLEY WRIGHT, MOSS CARROLL, PAUL CROFT, ELIN CROWLEY, LINDA DAVIES, HANNAH DOYLE, JONAH EVANS, START EVANS, RUTH JEN EVANS, JENNY FELL, KATHLEEN FREEMAN, ALI GREELEY, ALUN GWYNEDD JONES, MARIAN HAF, PAUL JOYNER, MICHELE LESLIE, ANN LEWIS, ISOBEL LEWIS, MARY LLOYD JONES, JUDE MACKLIN, FLORA MacLACHLAN, CAROLINE

MADDISON, PETE MONAGHAN, JANE MUIR, VIV MULLETT, SUE POWELL, SCARLETT REBECCA, HILARY REED, PAUL RICKARD, DIANE ROSE, KIRAN SHARMA, ALAN TURNER, ANGELA THORPE, GINI WADE.

Until 19 May ‘Where We Are’. An immersive sonic and visual collaboration between artist ERIN HUGHES and the Will Barnes Quartet.

26 May - 4 Aug CATRIN WILLIAMSlatest works.

26 May - 4 Aug ‘Reflect, Respond & Rebound!’ VICKY ELLIS - weaver and NATALIE CHAPMAN, contemporary fine artist challenge the boundaries of fine art and craft.

Every Wednesday ‘Talking Art’. Artists talk about their work, either on their own or with other artists. Informal and friendly, 2pm-4pm. Cafe. Thurs-Sun 11am-4pm.

Oriel Davies Gallery, Newtown 01686 625041

Until 15 May ‘Bestiary’. A collaborative exhibition of prints of real or imaginary creatures.

Until 2 June Showcasing the Criw Celf programme of 2023 - 2024 and celebrates the creativity of the young people taking part.

Until 4 May ‘Machynys Forgets Itself’. A film by TOM CARDEW. Pop-up programme. Tues-Sun 11am-4pm.

Sidney Nolan Trust, The Rodd, Presteigne LD8 2LL 01544 260149

Until 11 May ‘Painting with Light’. The world premiere of Sidney Nolan’s first digital artwork.

16 May - 13 July ‘A Presence, A Home?’ DAISY DIXON.

16 May - 13 July ‘At the Water’s Edge’. KATE GREEN.

Until 28 Sept ‘From the Collection’. SIDNEY NOLAN. Tues-Sat 11am-4pm.

Pavilion Mid Wales, Llandrindod Wells LD1 5EY 01597 258118

25 May Artisan market. Local arts, crafts, handmade and homemade items. Free entry. 10am-3pm.

Tower House Gallery, 29 High Street, Knighton LD7 1AT 01547 529530

Gallery, shop, cafe. Open Tues-Sat 10am-4.30pm.

Hay Castle, Oxford Road, Hay-on-Wye HR3 5DG 01497 820079

Until 29 June KATE FREEMANnew work. Cafe Gallery. Open 10am-4.30pm.

The Table, 43 Lion Street, Hay-on-Wye 01497 822802 www.thetablehay.com

Until 18 May ANNETTE DE MESTRE & CLARE WALTERS.

23 May - 22 June CLIVE

HICKS-JENKINS.

Open Thurs-Sat 10am-3pm.

The Chair, 10 High Town, Hay-on-Wye HR3 5AE 01497 822802 www.thechairhay.com

23 May - 2 June SIWAN GILLICK & JO DAVIES, new porcelain and paintings.

Open Thurs-Sat 10am-3pm.

The Hay Makers, St John’s Place, Hay-on-Wye HR3 5BN 01497 820556

Until 6 May Easter exhibition. KEN

GILBERT - Shaker boxes, BETHAN JONES - ceramics, LUCY JADE

SYLVESTER - jewellery, JANINE

PARTINGTON - enamel pictures, VERONICA SMITH - stained glass, DAWN CRIPPS - spring botanical and insect sachets.

6 May - 30 June Festival exhibition. ALISHA DAVIDSON - willow baskets. REBECCA HALSTEAD & ZSUZSI

MORRISON - jewellery, HARRIET LOVE - stained glass.

NANCY SUTCLIFFE - glass engraving. PETER WILLS - ceramics.

KITCHENWOOD WOBAGE - wood.

Open Mon-Sat 10.30am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm.

Colin See-Paynton, Old Chapel Gallery, Pembridge

Yen Robinson, Pop Up Shop, Presteigne

Amanda Attfield, Apple Store Gallery, Hereford

John Piper, Barton Court, Colwall

Pierre Williams, Canwood Gallery & Sculpture Park, Checkley

Chris Armstrong, Hay Makers Gallery, Hay-on-Wye

Cheese & Butter Market, Hay-on-Wye 07866 843538

Every Fri & Sat Flea & Vintage Market. Vintage clothing, bric a brac, antiques and jewellery. Open 9am-5pm.

Court Cupboard Gallery, New Court Farm, Llantillio Pertholey, Abergavenny NP7 8AU 01873 852011

ROSIE FAREY & MANDY COATS

- baskets. SUSAN GALLAGHERpaintings. Open 11am-4pm.

Lion Street Gallery, 6 Lion Street, Hay-on-Wye HR3 5AA 01497 822900 Showcasing some of the very best artists from Wales and the Borders. Open 10.30am-5pm daily except Tues, Sun 11.30am-4pm.

Minerva Arts Centre, High Street, Llanidloes 01686 413467

Until 27 May ‘From Llani With Love’. Antique and vintage quilts in the QA collection. Plus by Welsh Heritage Quilters, Llanidloes. Quilts made for the Linus Project & the Palliative Care Unit in Llanidloes Hospital. Pop-UpShop - mini quilts, local arts and crafts, fabrics.

1 - 29 June Wool & Willow Festival. Open daily 10.30am-4.30pm.

Found Gallery, 1 Bulwark, Brecon LD3 7LB 07736 062849

www.foundgallery.co.uk

Until 18 May ‘Oak and Ash and Thorn’. Multimedia exhibition with BETH FLYNN, EMILY UNSWORTH WHITE and ANNIE RANDALL. Also showing artists: DEBORAH GILLINGHAM, MAGGY ROBERTS & LYNDON

THOMAS with potter ANNE SEYMOUR & ceramicist JANE SEYMOUR

22 May - 29 June ‘Early Summer Show’. Artists PETE MONAGHAN, NIC SARGENT & MARCIA

GIBSON-WATTS. With a focus on the Epynt with Tanwen Wilkinson, potter LISA ARMOUR BROWN and other makers. Open Tues-Sat 10am-4.30pm.

The Workhouse Studio, Presteigne Industrial Estate 01544 267864

Rare antique carpets and kilims. Plus locally made pottery, art materials, textiles, haberdashery, jewellery, cards and gifts. Cafe. Open Wed-Sat 10am-4pm.

The Art Shop, Cross Street, Abergavenny NP7 5EH 01873 852690

Until 1 June ‘Clay and Lime’. TIM LAKE - ceramics. JOE MORRISunique abstract wall pieces using tadelakt. JACOB BUCKLANDwatercolour landscapes and inks on paper. Tues-Sat 9.30am-5pm.

Museum of Modern Art, Tabernacle, Heol Penrallt, Machynlleth SY20 8AJ 01654 703355

info@moma.machynlleth.org.uk

Until 11 May ‘The Seven Ages’. MALCOLM RYAN.

Until 11 May ‘How Black Was My Valley’. CHANTAL MEZA.

Until 8 June Tabernacle collection.

18 May - 13 July ‘Rhythm of Land and Sea’. MARK WARNER.

22 June - 4 Sept ‘On A Windy Day’. Tabernacle Art Competition.

22 June - 4 Sept Tabernacle Collection. Wed-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-1pm.

The Old School, Whitton, near Knighton 01547 560936

Museum of Welsh Textiles. A fine collection of Welsh costume, textiles. With a selection of antique textiles and blankets for sale, alongside changing exhibitions of art and antiques. Open by appointment, please phone to book. Knighton Museum, 1 Broad Street, Knighton

Run by volunteers and reflects social history of the area. The majority of the exhibits have been either donated or lent by local people and reflect the varied history of this border town from the drovers to the flannel weavers; from trade to agriculture. Wed-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 11am-4pm.

Stiwdio Celf o Gwmpas, The Beaufort, Temple Street, Llandrindod Wells LD1 5HG www.celfogwmpas.org

May LUCY BURDEN - landscape and portraits. Open Thurs-Sat 10am-4pm. Celf O Gwmpas, Centre Celf, Tremont Road, Llandrindod Wells LD1 5EB 01597 822777

Until 6 June - STEVE HARRISphotographs.

13 June - 18 July Adult with learning disabilities; work from the last 12 months workshops. Tues-Thurs 9am-4pm, Sat 9am-12pm.

Rhayader Museum & Gallery, CARAD, East Street, Rhayader LD6 5ER 01597 810561 www.carad.org.uk

Look out for new activities and sign up for the free information newsletter online. Open Tues-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-12pm.

HEREFORDSHIRE

Burton Court, near Leominster HR6 9DN 01544 267033

17 & 18 May Antiquesintents.

60 Dealers with country, decorative and traditional antiques. Restaurant and bar. Fri 12pm-5pm, Sat 10am-4pm, £5 admission.

Barton Court, Colwall, WR13 6HN 07714 106386 www.bartoncourtonline. co.uk email richard@fiftiesart.com

10 - 20 May ‘John Piper and 20th Century Art at Barton Court’. Showcasing over 50 fabrics, limited edition prints and original works by JOHN PIPER and a range of 20th century artists displayed in a lovely country house environment.

10 May Private view, 6-8pm. Please contact Richard above to attend.

11 - 20 May open 10.30am-4.30pm. The Loose Box Cafe will be open throughout the exhibition.

St Mary’s Church, Church Rd, Kington www.marchesmakers.co.uk

4 - 6 May Marches Makers Festival. More than 40 artists and makers will be displayed. Open Sat 10am-12pm, 3-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm, Mon 10am-5pm.

Parish Hall, (next to St Mary’s Church), Church Rd, Kington www.marchesmakers.co.uk

4 - 6 May Marches Makers Festival. Marches Book Arts Group. Telling Book Art Stories exhibition featuring printmaking, calligraphy, eco-dyeing, paper cutting, collage, photography and stitch. Workshops on Sat, ‘A Creative introduction to Book Arts, 2-3.30pm. Sun - ‘Make a Flag Book, 10.30am-12pm. Sun ‘Make a Fishbone Artist’s Book, 2-3.30pm. Open daily 10am-5pm.

Ridgebank, 1 High St, Kington www.marchesmakers.co.uk

4 - 6 May Marches Makers Festival. ‘Palimpsest: Peeling Back the Local Past’. An exhibition of work by WAYNE SUMMERS - paintings.

The Oxford Arms, Duke St, Kington www.marchesmakers.co.uk

4 - 6 May Marches Makers Festival. ‘The Oxford Story’. A dynamic exhibition about the life and times of the Oxford Arms.

Flock, Church St, Kington www.marchesmakers.co.uk

4 - 6 May Marches Makers Festival. New contemporary craft gallery.

The Burton Hotel, Mill St, Kington

4 - 6 May Marches Makers Festival.

‘Storytelling’ exhibition. BORDER

MONOCHROME CAMERA CLUB. www.marchesmakers.co.uk

The Old Picture House, 46 Bridge St, Kington 01544 239124 www.marchesmakers.co.uk

4 - 6 May Marches Makers Festival.

KINGTON ART SOCIETY. Open daily 11am-5pm.

Border Bean, 22-24 High St, Kington 01544 231625

www.marchesmakers.co.uk

4 - 6 May Marches Makers Festival. ‘Classroom Stories’. An exhibition by Kington Primary School.

Open Sat 9.30am-4pm, Sun 10am-3pm, Mon 9.30am-4pm.

Kington Open Studios

www.marchesmakers.co.uk

4 - 6 May Marches Makers Festival.

JEREMY ATKINSON - clogmaker.

JAMES BURNETT-STUART - pottery. CLARE CONRAD - ceramics. PETER

HORROCKS - paintings. KATHRYN MOORE, Kat & Fiddle - paintings/ weaver. ANGELA SOULIERjewellery. Full details from The Market Hall.

Market Hall, Kington 07977 978676 anna@akdcrafts.co.uk

4 - 6 May Marches Makers Festival. Information Hub, demonstrations, hands-on-activities, displays and stalls. Open Sat-Mon 10am-4pm.

3rd Saturday of the month until Dec Print, paint, wood, wool, paper, metalwork, ceramics, baskets and more. Open 9.30am-3.30pm.

Made in Ross, The Corn Exchange, 7 The High St, Ross on Wye, HR9 5HL www.madeinross.co.uk

May A co-operative of local art and craft makers. Open 10am-4pm.

Canwood Gallery & Sculpture Park, Checkley, HR1 4NF

www.canwoodgallery.com

2 - 26 May ‘Form and Condition’

PIERRE WILLIAMS - figurative ceramics and first shown paintings.

2 - 26 May ‘Far Open’ Spring exhibitiion. A varied scope of original artwork, ceramics, glass and sculpture from collective artists. The gallery also features work by local and international artists including CARL ANDRE, NICOLE FARHI, TRACEY

EMIN and MATSUYAMA together with a sculpture trail set in 10 acres of countryside, featuring several new exhibits. Open Thurs-Sun 11am-4pm, tea/coffee/cakes. Free entry.

The Forum, 18 Market Square, Tenbury Wells WR15 8EA 01584 810085 www.georginafranklin.co.uk

GEORGINA FRANKLIN - jewellery. Individual contemporary design. Commissions undertaken.

Greenstage Gallery, Bromtrees Hall, Stoke Lacy, Bromyard, Herefordshire, HR7 4HZ 01885 490839

info@greenstagegallery.co.uk www.greenstage gallery.co.uk

May Original and contemporary art. Open by appointment.

Herefordshire Archive & Records Centre, Fir Tree Lane, Hereford HR2 6LA 01432 260750

www.thestitchedatlas.uk

Until 20 June Stitched Atlas Folk present ‘Betweixt’. An exhibition of work in progress at the halfway point of their year-long exploration of places of folklore, folksong and dance as collected by Ella Mary Leather (1874-1928) in Herefordshire.

Open Tues-Fri 10am-4pm, plus second Sat in month, 10am-4pm.

Take 4 Gallery, 30 The Homend, Ledbury HR8 1BT www.take4gallery.com

May Gallery run by a cooperative of 22 artists and makers. Basket maker HELEN MUNDAY, blacksmiths

STEPHEN MCRAE and JENNY

PICKFORD, ceramicists CLAIRE

BILLINGSLEY, STEVE FREER, RUTH

BUSBRIDGE and FIONA O’NEILL, mixed media artists CHERYL

HEWITT and HELEN NORMAN, jewellers SAM HEMMING, SUSAN

WILKINSON and HAZEL MATHIOT, painters CAROLINE GREEN, IVAN

JONES, TRUDI FOGGO, JO DEWAR and JANE ASTON, photographer

CRAIG DODDS, sculptor ALAN

RICHARDSON, textile artists SARAH

FREER and DI WEISSBERG and wood turner KEITH BRITTEN. Open Mon–Sat 10-5pm.

JOHN PIPER AND 20TH CENTURY ART AT BARTON COURT

Our tenth anniversary exhibition showcases over 50 fabrics, limited edition prints and original works by John Piper and a range of twentieth century artists displayed in a lovely country house environment in beautiful Herefordshire.

Friday 10th May: Private View - 6.00-8.00 pm: please contact Richard (below) to attend Saturday 11th - Sunday 20th May: 10.30-4.30 pm The Loose Box Café will be open throughout the exhibition.

The Venue: Barton Court, Colwall, Herefordshire, WR13 6HN

https://www.bartoncourtonline.co.uk/ For more information please contact richard@fiftiesart.com or 07714 106386

Bocam Gallery, Space 10, Bastion Mews, Union St, Hereford HR1 2BT 07929 206707 www.bocamgallery.com

Modern contemporary, pop, street art, prints. Thurs-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10.30am-4.30pm.

Walenty Pytel Gallery & Studio Tour, near Ross-on-Wye, HR9 7SB 01531 634102 walentypytelgallery@ gmail.com www.walentypytel.com

You will receive a printed guide to all of Walenty’s outdoor sculptures in Herefordshire to visit at your leisure. Bronze and original steel sculptures can be purchased in the gallery as well as signed limited edition prints, cards and his book Walenty Pytel Life/ Art/Sculpture. By appointment only. Groups welcome.

Wobage Makers Gallery Upton Bishop, Ross-on-Wye HR9 7QP 01989 720495 www.wobage.co.uk Handmade at Wobage workshops. BEN CASSON - furniture and kitchenwood. LYNN HODGSONwood carving and kitchenwood. PATIA DAVIS - slip decorated earthenware and porcelain. JEREMY STEWARDwood-fired salt-glazed stoneware and porcelain. PETRA STEWARD - woodfired salt-glazed stoneware and collagraph prints. CLYDE JEFFERSON - willow basketry. CLAIR HODGSON - gold, silver and semi-precious stone earrings. Thurs-Sat 10am-5pm. Part of Forest and Rivers Open Studios Arts Trail and Herefordshire Art Week. South Chapel, All Saints Church, Hereford 01432 370414

Until 4 & 6 - 11 May Fairtrade arts, crafts and charity information from Love Zimbabwe.

13 - 18 May GOLDEN VALLEY CRAFTS SOCIETY.

20 - 25 May MADE IN ROSS.

27 May - 1 June SIAN THOMAShandmade stained glass. Mon-Sat 9.30am-4pm.

Leominster Priory HR6 8EQ

3 June - 22 July ‘A Thousand Hours of Work - A Thousand Years of History’. Leominster will be hosting a celebration of the skills and creativity of the town’s sewists, coinciding with ‘Threads Through Creation’ exhibition by JACQUI PARKINSON. The Leominster Stiches textiles will also be on display in venues around the town, along with an exhibition by the Leominster Quiltmakers at Kingsland Community Hall.

Old Stable Gallery, Leominster Tourist Information Centre, Corn Square, Leominster 01568 616460

May GEOFF GOUGH.

Open 9.30am-4pm.

Mappa Mundi & Chained Library, Hereford Cathedral 01432 374200

6 May - 14 Sept ‘Masters of the Library’. Exploring the prestigious role of Master of the Library and the individuals who have held the role at Hereford Cathedral throughout the centuries.

11 - 30 May ‘Cathedral in Focus: 1984 - 2024’. GORDON TAYLORCathedral Photographer. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm. Admission charges apply. The Courtyard Theatre, Hereford 01432 340555

10 May - 1 June ‘Forged out of War’. PETE MASTERS - photographs in the heart of conflict zones. Open theatre times.

Gallery 54, 54 High Street, Ross-on-Wye 01989 567917

May Gallery artists featuring STUART ELLIS, ZOE TAYLOR, JOHN MAXWELL STEELE, LEYLA MURR, JO JENKINS, DI SHORLESON, RACHEL SUDWORTH.

Open Thurs-Sat 10am-4pm.

Old Chapel Gallery, East Street, Pembridge HR6 9HB 01544 388842 ww.oldchapelgallery.co.uk

From 11 May ‘Of Poets & Madmen’. Hay Festival exhibition at Old Chapel Gallery, featuring MARY GRIFFIN - soft pastel. ANN McCAY - oil on linen. COLIN SEE-PAYNTON - oil on canvas. RACHEL WRIGHT - textile collage. TAMSIN ABBOTT - stained glass. PAUL SMITH - mixed media sculpture.

Throughout the year ‘Splendour in the Grass’. An ever-changing collection of unique sculptures for your outdoor space in a variety of media including carved stone, resins, bronze, glass, ironwork, stainless steel and ceramics. Wed-Sat 11am-4.30pm, Sun 12-4pm. Weavers Gallery, Church Lane, Ledbury 07881 926661

Until 4 May ‘Flourish’. A celebration of local artists. Open Mon-Sat 10am-4pm. 20 - 25 May LEDBURY ART SOCIETY. Mon-Sat 10am-4.30pm.

Oxenham Gallery, The Coachhouse, 19a Church St, Hereford HR1 2LR May A collection of contemporary and traditional art work from around the British Isles. Open Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-3pm.

Redbrook Community Hub, St Saviour’s Church, Redbrook Rd, Redbrook, Monmouth NP25 4LY www.wyevalleyriverfest.com

3 - 12 May Wye Valley River Festival. ESTHER MAY CAMPBELLphotographs. Open daily 3pm-6pm.

Apple Store Gallery, Unit 1, Rockfield Road, Hereford HR1 2UA 01432 263937

www.applestoregallery.com

1 May - 8 June ‘What Lies Beneath’. Apple Store Gallery Studio artists with guests AMANDA ATTFIELD & MICHAEL MABLE.

4 May ASG Open Day and Meet the Artists. Open Wed-Fri 10am-3pm, Sat 10am-1pm.

SHROPSHIRE

Ludlow Assembly Rooms, Mill St, Ludlow 01584 878141

Until 11 May ‘Theatre of Collage’. CARIS JACKSON - mixed media collage artist.

17 May - 6 July ‘Earth, Sky & Sea: A Printmaker’s World’. JULIA TIMMINS. Mon-Sat 10am-7.30pm.

Bishop’s Castle Town Hall 01588 630023

www.bishopscastletownhall.co.uk

Until 21 May ROBERT BATES. 4 May Antiques & Flea Market, 9am-4pm.

25 May Craft Fair. Open 10am-4pm. Open Mon-Sat 10am-4pm.

The Willow Gallery, 56 Willow Street, Oswestry SY11 1AD 01691 657575

4 May - 22 June Borderland Visual Arts & Open Studios. Art Trail in and around Oswestry to accompany the main gallery exhibition. Maps available with studio locations. Open 10am-4pm, closed Sun & Mon. The Gateway Gallery, Chester Street, Shrewsbury SY1 1NB gatewaygallery@gmail.com

Until 24 May BELFREY CERAMIC ARTISTS Open Mon-Fri 9am-4.30pm, Thurs until 8pm during term time. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury 01743 234970

Until 18 June ‘The HIve Legacy: Connecting Communities Creatively’. Tues-Fri 10am-4.30pm.

Ogilvie Vaile Conservation, Unit 9, Lower Buckton Barns, between Leintwardine and Brampton Bryan SY7 0JU 07780 616067

www.ogilvievaile.com

Specialising in the conservation and restoration of fine art.

Aardvark Books & Cafe, The Bookery, Manor Farm, Brampton Bryan, Bucknell SY7 0DH 01547 530744 www.aardvark-books.com

6 & 26 May Aardvark Market, from 9am. Free entry and parking, stalls £12 in advance. Open Tues-Sun and Bank Holiday Mondays 10am-4pm

Brampton Bryan, near Bucknell

1 June The makers and artists at Brampton Bryan will open their studios, demonstrating skills and giving information about classes on offer.

Featuring Alice Draws The Line, Isatu Hyde, Brocante Living, Beauty by Katie and Melissa Hunt Jewellery. Open 10am-4pm.

Smithy Studio, Brampton Bryan SY7 ODH 07811 042478

Rustic homewares, fine art and craft. Local makers. Turned wood, slipware, lavender products, textiles, cards and gifts. Open Thurs-Sat 11am-4pm.

Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery, The Music Hall, Market Square, Shrewsbury SY1 1LG 01743 258881

Until 25 May Walking Tours of Shrewsbury, 2pm-3.30pm. Open 10am-4pm, Sun 11am-4pm.

Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, School Rd, Craven Arms SY7 9RS 01588 676060

2 - 31 May ‘Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow’. An exhibition by ABSTRACT EDGE with a film by students at Hereford College of Arts.

2 May A live debate on Climate

Change: a conversation between the generations, 5pm. Open 10am-4pm, free entry.

Nina & Co, 10 Church St, Ludlow SY8 2JH 01584 877792

Decorative antiques and vintage. Open 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm.

Mrs Jones Art Shop & Gallery, 118 Longden Coleham, Shrewsbury SY3 7DU 01743 245134 www.mrsjonesgallery.co.uk

Until 4 May Spring Open exhibition. 11 - 25 May ‘Sometimes Yellow/ Sometimes Blue’. On the Wing. 1 June - 13 July ‘The Skies I’m Under’. JANE BEESLEY. Open Wed-Sat 10.30am-4pm.

The Artists’ Gallery, Ludlow Farm (formerly Ludlow Food Centre), Bromfield, Ludlow SY8 2JR 07974 652866 www.theartistsgalleryludlow.co.uk

Instagram @galleryrunbyartists

Facebook The Artists’ Gallery Artists include SHELLY PERKINS - wildlife artist. PRISCILLA HANNbronze sculpture. KIM DAVIS - wood turning. PAUL BURTON - sculpture in steel, glass and stone. PIP JONESwatercolours. SARAH BILLINGHAMpottery. ALICE SAVERY - watercolour and pen botanicals. LAURA-JAYNE - jewellery metalsmith. May Visiting artists include HAZEL McNAB - linocut prints & JOCELYN PERRY - beaded jewellery. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm.

Art & Craft Workshops

Single, dated listings are free. Ongoing workshops, £45 per year.

TEXTILE WORKSHOPS WITH ANGIE HUGHES Zoom and face to face creative workshops including machine and hand embroidery, print and mixed media techniques. Based in Ledbury. 07533 362900. angie@angiehughes. com

KNIGHTON PAINTING & SKETCHING GROUP

We meet Monday daytime at the Civic Centre, Knighton (near the Clock Tower) during spring and autumn terms. We have weekly topics with friendly tuition. All abilities, beginners welcome. Learn at your own pace. Discover new skills and increase your confidence. Own choice of art materials. Contact artist tutor: Audrey Bradley: 01544 350369. ALEX ALLPRESS POTTERY STUDIO - POTTERY EXPERIENCES & LESSONS Church Street, Builth Wells, LD2 3BS. Open 7 days a week. Bespoke family days. Throwing workshops and courses. Children’s parties, corporate festivities, hen dos, Hand-building, gift sales and vouchers available. From £40pp - tasters - half day or full day. Call for details: 07443 875016. email alexallpressceramics@ gmail.co.uk, www.alexallpress.co.uk

MOOR HALL STUDIO - BOBBY BRITNELL

Inspirational art and textile related courses delivered throughout the year by highly qualified tutors. Some courses are online and others face to face. Refer to www. bobbybritnell.co.uk for further information and details of all courses. Contact Bobby Britnell on 01547 510664 or email at bobby@bobbybritnell.co.uk

STONE CARVING WORKSHOPS

Monthly in Llangarron, HR9 6PH. Glenn Morris sculptor leads an informal, friendly group. Suitable for beginners or those with some experience. Tuition, tools, refreshments and safety equipment provided, small piece of stone included in “Beginners Day”. Gift Vouchers available. Contact frances@artsinthemarches.co.uk 07917 522253.

RECYCLED GLASS FUSING

Learn to cut, prepare, fire and fuse recycled glass. An affordable way to try glass fusing. Create light catchers, pictures or tea light holders. Half Day workshop £35 / person, times and dates to suit you and/or your friends. Max 5 people. Gift Vouchers available. Contact frances@ artsinthemarches.co.uk 07917522253

JAPANESE FLORAL ART

Workshops in Ikebana, courses, lessons and demonstrations by Teacher and 3rd Master Noella Plasman-Jones. Visit www.discovering-ikebana.com and scroll down on the ‘Booking Form’ for dates. NEW for 2024: Residential Ikebana Introductory Course contact: discovering.ikebana@gmail.com or leave a message on 07379 499984.

CREATIVE BREAKS

Learn a new skill and explore your creativity with experienced tutors, all based in beautiful countryside with outstanding views and local produce. We offer a wide range of courses throughout the year:- Basketmaking, Upholstery, Felting, Rag Rug Making, Sculpture, Stone Carving, Dichroic Glass, Plant Dyeing, Natural Dyes, Herbal Medicine, Suminagashi, Rush Basketry, Creating a Sketchbook, Jewellery, Glass Fusing, Hand Bloc Printing, Sewing, Stained Glass, Weaving, Linocutting, Painting and Drawing, Japanese Woodblock, Printmaking, Weaving Wire, Woodcarving and Pottery. For full details visit www.creativebreaks.co.uk Make it yourself - take it home - treasure it - or give it with pride!

May, June, July, Aug & Sept SUMINAGASHI

Learn to marble paper with the Japanese technique of suminagashi. Unleash your creativity and get familiar with the process and materials involved. Take home many sheets of paper decorated with suminagashi for use in bookbinding, paper arts or just to frame! Venues in The Marches. May 12, June 23, July 27, August 18 and September 7. More details at sarahamatt.com/workshops

May - December DISCOVERING IKEBANA

Courses and demonstrations in Ikebana (Ohara School) by teacher and 3rd Master, Noella Plasman-Jones. New for 2024, Residental Ikebana Introductory courses in Herefordshire. 3 & 4 May, 3 & 4 June, 12 & 13 July, 5 & 6 Aug, 14 & 15 Oct, 4 & 5 Nov, 6 & 7 Dec. Details 07379 499984, www.discovering-ikebana.com

Sat 4 & Sun 5 May MARCHES MAKERS FESTIVAL

Marches Book Arts Group. 4 May - ‘A Creative Introduction to Book Arts, 2pm-3.30pm. 5 May - Make a Flag Book, 10.30am-12pm. 5 May - Make a Fishbone Artist’s Book, 2pm-3.30pm. Each session £25 with use of tools and all materials provided, plus refreshments. Parish Hall, Church Rd, Kington, HR5 3AG. Places limited so advance booking essential, www.marchesmakers.co.uk/ marches-book-arts-group

8 May, 5 June & 10 July COLLAGE WORKSHOPS

With Helen Norman. Suitable for beginners. All materials and refreshments included - £50, 9.45am - 1pm. Hen House, Staunton. For further information or to book a place - nickivizor@gmail.com

Sat 18 May MARCHES SCRIBES CALLIGRAPHY WORKSHOP ‘NICELY NEULAND’ with tutor, Jan Pickett. A really useful script for all levels. Monkland Village Hall, Leominster, 10am-4pm, £20 members, £25 visitors. To book please ring 01544 327657.

Mon 27 - Fri 31 May MAY HALF TERM ACTIVITY

‘Seeing is Believing’. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, for ages 4-11 years, £4.50. Booking essential, 01588 676060.

May, June & July VICKI NORMAN ART SCHOOL

14 - 17 May - Indoor/Outdoor Still Life, Newlyn, Cornwall. 23 - 25 June - Exploring Newlyn en Plein Air, Newlyn, Cornwall. 27 & 28 June - Exploring Mousehole en Plein Air, Mousehole, Cornwall. 12 - 14 July - Painting Retreat at Acton Scott Hall and Working Victorian Farm. 17 - 21 July - Westcott Barton Painting Retreat, Devon. www.vickinormanstudio.com

May & June MID WALES ARTS CENTRE

11 May & 8 June - Monthly Life Drawing Class, 10am-1pm, £20, students £16. 5 May - Enamelling with Silver: Jewellery Workshop with Jill Leventon, 10am-4pm, £75. Wed/Thurs & Fri - Weekly Pottery Workshops, Wed 7-9pm, Thurs 2-4pm & 7-9pm, Fri 11am-1pm & 2-4pm, £10, students £8. 11 May & 8 June - Monthly Family Pottery Workshop, 2pm-4pm, £10, children £8. Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, Newtown, 01686 688369.

May CUP CERAMICS WORKSHOPS

15 May - WILD CLAY WORKSHOP - Learn how to process and use Wild Clay with Rupert Brakspear. This six week course will take you through the steps required to locate, process, test, and use your own found clays - £350.

19 May - DOUBLE WALLED VESSELS - In this six hour session with Bryony Burn, you will learn how to make hollow bowls and dishes, using a mixture of press moulding and slab building techniques.- £50. 26 MayONE DAY INTENSIVE CERAMICS COURSE - If you are new to clay this course will introduce you to making pots on a wheel - throwing, and hand-building pots . If you already have some experience this course will enable you to practice what you already know and extend your knowledge.- £125 www.cupceramics.com Cup Ceramics, Unit 10, Foley Trading Estate, Hereford, 07548 629525.

May ORIEL DAVIES GALLERY

Until 25 May - Kind to the Mind, Saturday Afternoon Art Club for 7-11 year olds, 1pm-3.30pm, block of 5, £22.50 or £5 per workshop. 3 May - 28 June - Workshops for Wellness, Weaving 8 week course, free, donations. 22 May - 26 June - Workshops for Wellness, Clay 6 week course, free, donations. Oriel Davies Gallery, Caersws, near Newtown, 01686 625041, www.orieldavies.org

May HEREFORD CATHEDRAL

13 & 14 May - ‘Creative Cloisters’. The Cloisters, College Hall and Canon’s Garden will be open to artists to experience the space and create work in response to this very special location, 10am-3pm, £30 for both days including lunch and refreshments, please book. 14 May - Lego Club for ages 8-14, 3.45-5pm, free, no booking required. 30 May - Messy Church. For all ages, 12-2pm, food at 12.30pm. Mondays term time - Toddler Group, craft activities and prayer; suitable 1-3 years, 9.30am, free. Hereford Cathedral, 01432 374225.

May EASTNOR POTTERY

INTRO TO THE POTTERS WHEEL £60 per person. Perfect indoor activity for individuals, couples and small groups. 1.5 hr sessions take place on specific dates throughout May. POTTERS WHEEL COURSES 4, 15, 18 & 19, 25 May. Day £180. Weekend £340 per person. Spend the day or weekend relaxing and creating pots on the potter’s wheel. Eastnor Pottery, Home Farm, Eastnor, near Ledbury. Please check availability and book online, www.eastnorpottery.co.uk Email admin@eastnorpottery. co.uk or telephone 01531 633886.

May & June ASSEMBLY ROOMS, LUDLOW

11 May - Iconic Collage Workshop with Caris Jackson, 11am. 1 & 30 May - Anne’s Art Club, 10am-12pm for 6-11 year olds (accompanied), £8 per session, contact Anne Pitts amcpitts@yahoo.co.uk 1 June - Drypoint Printmaking Workshops with Julia Timmins, 10am. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 01584 878141.

May THE ART SHOP & CHAPEL

16 May - Drawing Workshop. Inky Days with Adrienne Craddock. Both workshops, 10am-4pm, £95, includes lunch and materials. Please book. The Art Shop & Chapel, Market St, Abergavenny, 01873 852690.

May SIDNEY NOLAN TRUST

Mondays (term time) MAKE, weekly art club for 8-13 year olds. Youth Centre, Presteigne, 3.30-5pm.

11 May - Cultivate, a creative programme for 14-25 year olds, Sidney Nolan Trust, 10am-2pm. 30 May - Half-Term Photography Workshop for ages 7-14 years, 11am-2.30pm.Sidney Nolan Trust, The Rodd, Presteigne. To book, 01544 260149, www.sidneynolantrust.org

May & June HAY CASTLE

11 May - Hay Youth Art Group, ‘Posca Paint Pen Upcycling’. 10.30am-1pm, £12.50. 25 May - Making Paper Flowers out of Old Books, 10am-4pm, all materials provided. 27 May - Sarah Kirby Print Demonstration, drop in print activity, 11am-4pm. 28 May & 30 MayEverlasting Dried Flower Crown Workshop, with Lisa from Down by the River, all materials provided, no experience necessary, 10am-1pm on 28 May, 2-5pm on 30 May.

1 June - Indian-Style Embroidery Workshop with Susan Smith, attendees will need basic sewing skills and embroidery kit with needles etc., sequins, mirrors and other materials will be provided, 10am-4pm. 2 JuneBasket Weaving Workshop with Helen Munday, all materials provided, 10am-5pm. Hay Castle, Oxford Rd, Hay-on-Wye, 01497 820079, www.haycastletrust.org

May THE COURTYARD, HEREFORD

Tues - Playing Together, interactive play session for older adults and pre-school children with accompanying parents/ carers, 11am-12pm, £3. Thurs - Hereford Life Drawing, 10am-1pm, £8. The Courtyard Theatre, Hereford, 01432 340555.

June PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS

With Andrea Gilpin. 5 June - Floral and garden photography using DSLR/Mirrorless cameras.

12 June - Floral and garden photography (and video) using mobile phone cameras. Wild Bunch Flower Farm, Leintwardine, 10am-3pm, £130, 07967 970332, www.andreagilpinphotography.com

Tuesdays DRINK AND DRAW Weekly life drawing group for all abilities. Bring your own materials and just turn up. Upstairs at The Green Dragon Hotel, Broad St, Hereford, 7-9.20pm, £8, 07587 192495.

WICKED LITTLE LETTERS (15) – 110 MINS

Reunited after 2021’s THE LOST DAUGHTER, Jessie Buckley plays Rose, a raucous Irish single mum who moves in next door to Olivia Coleman’s Edith, a pious, self-centred spinster in 1920s Littlehampton. Based on a true story first Rose, then all manner of mainly female residents begin receiving sweary, libelous letters accusing them of various disgusting traits and the finger of suspicion soon points to Edith. However the local bumbling detectives (Hugh Skinner and Paul Chahidi) fail to make an arrest leaving it to the force’s only female officer (the fabulously deadpan Anjana Vasadi) to finally do the business. There are subplots involving Edith’s initially defensive parents (a tyrannical Timothy Spall and put-upon Gemma Jones) and her absurd efforts to evangelise Rose, but overall this is pure black comedy, directed with an urgent pace and carefully curated period style by Thea Sharrock (ME BEFORE YOU).

ASSEMBLY ROOMS, LUDLOW

26 May BIG BUSINESS; EASY STREET + ONE WEEK

‘Silent Piano’. Laurel & Hardy, Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton with live piano accompaniment. Part of Ludlow Piano Festival www.ludlowpianofestival. comAssembly Rooms, Mill St, Ludlow, 01584 878141

BRECON FILM SOCIETY

6 May RASHOMON (12A)

3 June THE OLD OAK (ctbc) 7.30pm, Brecon Coliseum Cinema, Wheat St, Brecon. 01874 620642

CONQUEST, BROMYARD

3 May THE FATHER (12A)

17 May ONE LIFE (12) Conquest Theatre, Bromyard. 01885 488575

COURTYARD, HEREFORD

Until 2 May MOTHER’S INSTINCT (15)

1 & 2 May WICKED LITTLE LETTERS (15)

3 & 4 May STAR WARS EPISODE 1THE PHANTOM MENACE (PG)

3 - 10 May IF ONLY I COULD HIBERNATE (ctbc)

3 - 20 May BACK TO BLACK (15)

4 May COPA 71 (PG)

9 & 10 May SWEDE CAROLINE (15)

10 - 16 May CHALLENGERS (ctbc)

11 May SHREK 2 (PG)

13 May LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL (15) Film Club

14 - 20 May NEW BOY (12A)

14 - 17 May SHOSHANA (15)

17 & 18 May MERRY CHRISTMAS

MR LAWRENCE (15)

17 & 18 May CIVIL WAR (15)

17 - 20 May MONKEY MAN (18)

20 - 23 May RYUICHI SAKAMOTO: OPUS (U)

24 - 30 May MUCH ADO ABOUT DYING (15)

24 - 30 May LOVE LIES BLEEDING (15)

25 - 29 May ROBOT DREAMS (PG)

25 May DRIFT (15)

28 & 29 May ROME, OPEN CITY (1945) (12A)

29 May LAVENDER HILL MOB (1951) (U)

31 May - 6 June BLACKBIRD BLACKBIRD BLACKBIRD (15)

31 May - 3 June THE FALL GUY (12A)

14 June VIVA LAS VEGAS (1964) (U) Dementia Friendly

The Courtyard Theatre, Edgar St, Hereford 01432 340555

2 May DRIVING MADELEINE (15)

The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911

3 May ARE YOU THERE GOD? IT’S ME, MARGARET (PG) Fownhope New Memorial Hall 01432 860717

3 May SCRAPPER (12) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 515125

3 May THE KEEPER (15) Staunton-on-Wye VH 01981 501031

3 May THE FATHER (12A) Conquest Theatre, Bromyard 01885 488575

7 May THE LOST KING (12A) Lydbury North VH 01588 680302

7 May PAST LIVES (12A) All Stretton VH 07812 583113

9 May ONE LIFE (12) Leintwardine Community Centre 07572 442903

10 May OPPENHEIMER (12)

Clungunford VH 01588 660159

10 May DUNE (12A) Knighton

Community Centre 07964 023841

11 May GROW YOUR OWN (PG)

Bayston Hill Memorial Hall 01743 872096

11 May ONE LIFE (12) Lady Emily Hall, Tarrington 01432 890720

11 May 2040 (PG) Callow End VH 01905 830469

12 May POTICHE (15) Malvern Theatre 01694 892277

All reviews by Mark Williams

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29 May ROALD DAHL’S MATILDA THE MUSICAL (PG) Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms 01588 676060

THE EDGE ARTS CENTRE

2 May DRIVING MADELEINE (15)

13 May LIVING (12A)

16 May CLOSE (12)

20 May WONKA (U)

The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911

THE HAFREN, NEWTOWN

29 May THE GREAT ESCAPER (12A)

The Hafren, Newtown, 01686 948100

Considering the political polarisation globally and the gradual slide into factional conflicts, Alex Garland – a writer/director never afraid to tackle big ideas, e.g. EX-MACHINA, ANNIHILATION – offers us a nearfuture America where heavily armed states battle against the Federal government to achieve secession. Garland doesn’t much address the politics here, although the president (Nick Offerman) is clearly dictator material, but instead concentrates on the consequences. These are seen almost literally through the lens of seasoned war photographer Lee Smith (Kirsten Dunst) and her journo colleagues Sammy (Stephen McKinley Henderson) and Joel (Wagner Moura), plus overly keen if naive amateur photographer Jessie (Cailee Spaeny) travelling through the once familiar, now dystopian heartlands from New York to Washington. By turns exciting, shocking and sobering, their journey is underscored by the protagonist’s developing relationships and their motivates, with Garland’s regular cinematographer Rob Hardy and production designer Caty Maxey (JASON BOURNE) ensuring a worrisome, seat-edging realism.

THE LOST ARC, RHAYADER

11 May EXPLODING CINEMA

London’s longest running film collective bring their anarchic, immersive screen experience. Low budget/no budget short films from local, national and international film-makers. If you have a short film to include in the programme contact before 7 Maywww.explodingcinema.org/submit-film

The Lost Arc, Rhayader, 7pm, 01597 811226

MARKET THEATRE, LEDBURY

3 May SCRAPPER (12)

8 May SAVE THE CINEMA (12)

17 May THE OLD OAK (15)

24 May AND THEN COME THE NIGHTJARS (15)

Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125

OLD MARKET HALL, SHREWS.

3-9 May THE TROUBLE WITH JESSICA (15)

10-12 May ROBOT DREAMS (PG)

13 May FRIDA (12A)

14- 6 May SWEDE CAROLINE (15)

17-23 May ORDINARY ANGELS (12A)

24-26 May MADE IN ENGLAND (12A)

25 May-1 June KUNG FU PANDA 4 (PG)

28 - 30 May BEYOND THE RAGING

SEA (PG)

Old Market Hall, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281

REGAL, TENBURY WELLS

3 & 6 May STAR WARS: EPISODE 1THE PHANTOM MENACE (U)

9 May DIRTY DANCING (12A)

Throwback Thursdays

Regal, Teme St, Tenbury Wells, 01584 811442

SAVOY, MONMOUTH

4 - 6 May THE JUNGLE BUNCH

WORLD TOUR (U)

4 - 8 May THE THREE

MUSKETEERS:- MILADY (12A)

10 May SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN (U)

10 - 23 May BACK TO BLACK (15)

24 May - 2 June KUNG FU PANDA (PG)

31 May - 6 June THE FALL GUY (12A)

Savoy Theatre, Church St, Monmouth 01600 772467

SHREWSBURY FILM SOCIETY

3 May LUNANA: A YAK IN THE CLASSROOM (PG)

The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 01743 234970

SHROPSHIRE HILLS DISCOVERY

29 May ROALD DAHL’S MATILDA

THE MUSICAL (PG)

Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, School Rd, Craven Arms 01588 676060

SPARC, BISHOP’S CASTLE

16 May FREEDOM UNDER LOAD Bishop’s Castle Walking Festival.

21 May SCRAPPER (12A)

SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 01588 638038

THEATRE SEVERN, SHREWS

15 May WOMEN This documentary follows three brave Ukrainian women who have resettled in Shropshire. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281.

WYESIDE, BUILTH WELLS

1 & 2 May CIVIL WAR (15)

1, 2 4 May BACK TO BLACK (15)

3 - 8 May MUCH ADO ABOUT DYING (15)

10 - 16 May CHALLENGERS (ctbc)

Wyeside, Builth Wells 01982 552555

LIVE EVENTS ON SCREEN

1 May CARMEN

The Royal Opera House. The Hafren, Newtown, 6.45pm, 01686 948100. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 6.45pm, 01588 630321. The Regal, Tenbury Wells, 6.45pm, 01584 811442. Old Market Hall, Shrewsbury, 6.45pm, 01743 281281. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 6.45pm, 07967 517125. The Courtyard, Hereford, 6.45pm, 01432 340555. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 6.45pm, 01584 878141. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.15pm, 01885 488575.

5 May CARMEN

The Royal Opera House. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 2pm, 01982 552555.

7 May CARMEN

The Royal Opera House. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 2pm, 01874 611622. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7pm, 01743 281281.

9 May AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7pm, 01982 552555.

9 May NYE

National Theatre. The Hafren, Newtown, 7pm, 01686 948100. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 7pm, 01588 630321. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7pm, 01584 878141.

10 May NYE

National Theatre. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7pm, 07967 517125.

11 May AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Wyeside, Builth Wells, 3pm, 01982 552555.

11 May MADAMA BUTTERFLY

New York Met. The Courtyard, Hereford, 5.55pm, 01432 340555. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 5.55pm, 01885 488575.

12 May KLIMT AND THE KISS

Exhibition on Screen. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 5.30pm, £6, 01544 267800, www.presteignefestival.com Part of Presteigne Festival’s Springboard celebration.

14 May THE MOTIVE AND THE CUE

National Theatre. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7pm, 01743 281281.

16 May THE MOTIVE AND THE CUE

National Theatre. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7pm, 01584 878141.

17 May NYE

National Theatre. Montgomery Movie Club. Dragon Hotel, Montgomery, 7.30pm, 01686 668442.

19 May 42ND STREET: THE MUSICAL

From Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 2pm, 01982 552555. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, 01600 772467. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7pm, 01885 488575.

21 May NYE

National Theatre. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7pm, 01743 281281.

21 May 42ND STREET: THE MUSICAL Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7pm, 01982 552555.

22 May THE WINTER’S TALE

The Royal Ballet. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7.15pm, 07967 517125. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7pm, 01874 611622. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.15pm, 01432 340555. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7.15pm, 01584 878141. The Regal, Tenbury Wells, 7.15pm, 01584 811442. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.15pm, 01885 488575.

23 May MACBETH

Filmed live at Dock X, a custom-built theatre space in London. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7pm, 01584 878141.

26 May THE WINTER’S TALE

The Royal Ballet. The Hafren, Newtown, 2pm, 01686 948100.

SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 2pm, 01588 630321. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 2pm, 01982 552555.

30 May MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE

The Royal Ballet at Sadlers Wells. The Hafren, Newtown, 7.20pm, 01686 948100. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 6.45pm, 01588 630321. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7.20pm, 07967 517125. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.20pm, 01432 340555. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7.15pm, 01584 878141. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.15pm, 01885 488575.

3 June MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE

Royal Ballet. The Regal, Tenbury Wells, 7.20pm, 01584 811442.

4 June MY NATIONAL GALLERY LONDON

Exhibition on Screen. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm, 01584 878141.

WORKSHOPS

Every Tuesday YOUTH CAFE

Young people (8-16) can meet and share creative activites including music, drama and films. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 01743 234970

AARDVARK BOOKS & CAFE

Website: www.aardvark-books.com

50,000+ titles; North Herefordshire’s largest indie bookseller; We buy books

Specialist in art, design, photography, history, gardening

Also open our superb CAFÉ!

The Bookery, Manor Farm, Brampton Bryan, Bucknell, SY7 0DH Off A4113 Knighton Road.

Tel: 01547 530744

aardvaark@btconnect.com

www.aardvark-books.com

Bookshop open to visitors Tues-Sun 10am-4pm.

Open Bank Holiday Mondays.

THREE MARKETS AT AARDVARK!

Aardvark Market - Monday 6 May, 9am

Aardvark Market - Sunday 26 May, 9am

Aardvark Sale starts 7 July, 10am

Tables £12 book in advance.

FREE ENTRY & PARKING

dance

Dance Performance

Mon 13 May

ONE NIGHT ONLY

VIV KELLY SCHOOL OF DANCE & THEATRE bring past, present and future together to celebrate their 40th year. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7pm, £17.50, 01743 281281.

Sun 19 May

SHALL WE DANCE?

KC DANCE CENTRE students join together to perform in an exciting, creative and entertaining dance spectacular. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 12pm & 5pm, £18, under 16s £16, 01743 281281.

Fri 24 & Sat 25 May

WHEN TIME STANDS STILL ASPIRE DANCE STUDIO present their annual showcase. Talented pupils will deliver an evening of dance and musical theatre, exploring the past, present and future as they travel through time. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7pm, 01432 340555.

Dance Workshops

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

Tues 14 May

THE COURTYARD’S SPECTACULAR TEA PARTY

This fun and nostalgic dementia friendly event. Full of music, tea, cakes and dancing. The Courtyard, Hereford, 2pm, 01432 340555.

SILVER SWANS ADULT BALLET CLASSES Adult Ballet, Tap and Silver Swans Classes in Hereford and RossOn-Wye. Drop in/PAYG. Tuesdays: Silver Swans Ballet 12:15 - 1:15 & 1:30- 2:30. Adult Tap 2:30-3:15, The Larruperz Centre, Ross-On-Wye. HR9 7QD. Wednesdays: Adult Ballet 6 - 6:55pm St Davids Hall, Castle St, Hereford, HR1 2NW.Tel Ruth: 07854 793960.

Email: silverswanshereford@gmail.com

Web: creativefitness.org.uk

GROOVE DANCE CLASSES in Kington & Winforton. Simple moves, danced in your own unique way. So much fun! No experience necessary. All fitness levels welcome. First class FREE! Also seated classes available in Kington and Dance for Parkinson’s class in Leominster. www.groovewithelly.co.uk

SHIMMY CENTRAL WITH ALANYA Open Level Adult

Belly Dance Classes. Bodenham Parish Hall, HR1 3LB. 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month, 1-3pm. Pay-as-you-goplease book by the previous Wednesday. For full information visit http://alanyadance.uk or call Abbie on 07962 161081, alanyadancer@gmail.com

LEARN 2 JIVE 50’S SWING STYLE CLASSES

Mon - Bartestree Village Hall, Hereford, 7.30pm. Silvester Horne Institute, Church Stretton, 7.30pm. Tues - Pembridge Village Hall, 7.30pm. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm. Claines Parish Hall, Worcester, 7.30pm. Wed - Burford Village Hall, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm. Holy Trinity Parish Hall, Malvern, 7.30pm. Holmer Church

Parish Centre, Hereford. Thurs - Ledbury Dance Studio, Bye Street, 7.30pm. Abberley Village Hall, 7.30pm. Penybont Community Centre, 7.30pm. Sun - Eardisley Village Hall, 6.30pm. For more information please e-mail info@ coolmovesdance.co.uk Matt or Sarah on 01989 750354. www.coolmovesdance.co.uk Coolmoves Dance & Fitness for adults.

COURTYARD, HEREFORD CLASSES

Adult Classes. Mon - Contemporary Dance with LG Dance, 6.30pm. www.lauragale.co.uk. Mon - Comercial Dance with LG Dance, 7.30pm-8.25pm, £25 per month. Mon - Zumba, 11am-11.45am. Tues - Commercial Dance with LG Dance, 6.30pm-7.25pm, £25 per month. Tues Heels Class with LG Dance, 7.30pm-8.30pm, £25 per month. Tues - Street Jazz with LG Dance, 6.30pm. www. lauragale.co.uk Wed - Fit4Tap, 10am-10.45am. Thurs - Silver Swans Adult Ballet, 1pm, www.starlightcompany. co.uk Fri - Chance to Dance, 10.15am. Junior Classes. Mon - Junior Contemporary for ages 7-12, 4.30pm, £25 per month. Mon - Senior Contemporary for ages 13-18, 5.30pm, £25 per month. Tues - Junior Commercial, for ages 8-12, 4.30pm, £25 per month. Tues - Senior Commercial for ages 13-18, 5.30pm, £25 per month. Wed - Mini Streetz for ages 4-8, 4.45pm, £23 per month. Wed - Junior Streetz for ages 9-12, 5.30pm. WedSenior Streetz for ages 13-24, 6.30pm, £25 per month. Fri - Dancing Tots for ages 2-4, 11.30am. Sat - Twinkling Stars for ages 2-4 incorporating Makaton sign, musical movement, sensory play and fun, 9.30am. The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.

ASSEMBLY ROOMS DANCE CLASSES

Weekly - Circle Dancing, no partner required, 1.45-3.45pm, £5, contact Kathryn 01584 877446. Weekly - GKY Dance. Dance and acrobatics for children, various classes, 4-9pm, £4.75-£6.25, contact Grace Young 07939 638637. Weekly - Learn 2 Jive, beginners 7.30-8.30pm, intermediatees 8.30-9.30pm, no partner needed, £6, contact Matt info@ coolmovesdance.co.uk. Zumba - 7-8pm, £5, contact Honor 07527 183231. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 01584 878141.

Fortnightly Saturdays

CHORUS LINE

Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 07943 417561.

Mondays

REGAL DANCE

Join Katy for weekly lessons in the Regal Studio. Ages 6-9 years, 4.15pm-5pm. Ages 10-14 years, 5pm-6pm. Regal, Tenbury Wells, £6, www.regaltenbury.co.uk

Tuesdays

FOXWHELP MORRIS

Why not try Morris dancing? We practice every Tues evening at 7.30pm in Moccas Village Hall from Sept to May. Mainly dances from the Cotswolds, but also some from the Welsh Borders. All sexes welcome, and ability to dance not necessary! Beginners welcome. Contact Paul 01497 821003 or Jed 07549 096291.

Tuesdays, Thursdays - Saturdays

MID WALES DANCE ACADEMY

Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 07943 417561. Tuesdays

SOLO LATINO DANCE

Parish Hall, Hay-on-Wye, 7-8.30pm. Mely 07837 160505. Thursdays

JENNY PIPES MORRIS

Is a lively well established female Morris side looking for new dancers to join us, all abilities welcome including beginners. If you are a musician (male or female) looking to play for Morris dancing, then please join us and have some fun! We dance Cotswold and Border Morris, practising on Thursday evenings at 7.30 at Stoke Prior Village Hall, Leominster, HR6 0LG. Contact Helen 07821 411236 or Rose 07815169566.

Fridays

ROSS FOLK DANCE CLUB

Bridstow Village Hall, Ross-on-Wye, 8 - 10 pm. Dancing a mixture of English and American folk dances, Playford and contra styles. No partner or experience needed, all welcome. Contact Helen 01531 826087 or Cecilia 07747754214. Website: rossfdc.org.uk Email: info@rossfdc.org.uk

The Loughpool, not far from Ross

WHEN Mr P was last at this unpretentious, pretty little black and white hostelry, the chief skillet wielder was a well-known scribbler-chef called Stephen Bull –ex-London, talented and innovative. That must have been in the 90s or early noughties, but the strong reputation he established lingered on and was reinforced by the current chef, Paul Franklin who took it on in 2015.

Mr Pernickety and his Lovely Companion had arranged to meet some old friends (Mr and Mrs S) at The Loughpool for lunch and chatter. Mr P used to sing (croon, some would say) in a church choir with Mr S, a breeder of Hereford cattle of ancient and venerable lineage, which he rears nearby on hilly pasture, before the country gives way to the larger treeless downs towards Monmouth. Mr P was struck a long time ago by the difference between these hills. and those of North Herefordshire, which are generally well-clad with trees, and more beautiful. Seeking reasons for this, Mr P learned, to his continuing fascination, about a movement in landscape design, known as The Picturesque. It was a late 18th century approach to landscaping that had its roots in North Herefordshire, the home of its perpetrators, Richard Payne Knight of Downton Castle, Uvedale Price of Foxley and Thomas Johnes of Croft Castle and the Hafod in western Wales. A succinct description of the Picturesque ethos might be that it was a response to the orderly landscapes created by Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown around the nation’s great parks. The Picturesque was, essentially, a distressed, shabby chic version of Capability’s predictable rolling turf acres, clumps of trees and serpentine lakes – a snook being cocked in a daring challenge. It was more exciting and edgy and, where it’s still evident, a very enjoyable spectacle. Some examples of the look can still be seen around Downton Castle and, more spectacularly, at the Hafod, now a Country Park not far from Devil’s Bridge. But, Mr P perceives that, not for the first time in his Woolly Organ ramblings, he has digressed.

The Loughpool is as tucked away as it could be from big highways, in a dingle among a network of tiny lanes. On a damp Wednesday, beneath dark clouds that stretched from horizon to horizon, a day discouraging carousing and jollification, there was nevertheless a surprising number of quietly gleaming cars parked outside. Mr P and the LC entered discreetly to find the place buzzing. The interior was warm and inviting, with low-beamed ceilings and flag-stoned floors. Their guests had not yet arrived and they sat at one of the unflashy, mellowed oak tables on comfortable chairs that understood the contours of a middle-aged diner’s behind. Visually, everything about the place

seemed to be meeting the LC’s exacting standards. Mr P is ashamed to say that he can’t remember if any background music was audible, but he was happily aware of a gentle murmur of conversation between people who clearly enjoyed it.

The staff were knowledgeable and chatty in a helpful way. The menu was stuffed with unconventional, interesting ideas. The chef uses meat that comes from specific local herds – dry aged Redpoll beef from Perrystone, along with woodland-reared, acorn munching pork, and venison.

Mr P’s guests arrived; Ledbury Bitter was recommended, and pleased Mr P’s tastebuds, but ordering lunch was a challenge, because the menu was so exciting. Mr P started with Oak-Smoked Poached Haddock, potato & cauli Bombay with a poached egg – a light and subtle combination. Mrs S and the LC shared a plate of Spanish charcuterie which looked good The LC followed that with Pork and Beef Meatballs in tomato sauce. ‘Much better than Ikea,’ she muttered.

After happily eating a Grilled Goat cheese with provençale legumes and a rocket salad, Mr S followed it up with a burger of venison served with caramelised onions and Brie, which he liked, although he was a little sniffy about the wrapping of Sun-Blushed Tomato and Wild Garlic Focaccio roll (although Mr P thought he would have enjoyed it.)

Mrs S was delighted with her superior Croque Monsieur at a modest £15 for a main course, while Mr P had Buttermilk Chicken Skewers with sweet chilli sauce and real coleslaw. He loved the flavours and originality of it, though, frankly, he would happily have tried everything on the menu. Perhaps in due course, he will.

He finished with a crème brulee, which earned a silver medal to Jules of Weobley’s gold last month.

Mr Pernickety

EVENTS

Mon 6 May PIZZAS + PINTS

Ludlow Brewery, The Railway Shed, Station Drive, Ludlow, 12pm-5pm, 01584 873291.

Sat 11 & Sun 12 May LUDLOW SPRING FESTIVALTALKS ‘N’ TIPPLES

11 May - Cheese Pairing with Ian Evans, 10.30am. Cask Ales with Laura Hadland, 12.15pm. Buds and Blossoms with Liz Knight, 1.45pm. Wine & Carcuterie with Tom Holt and Will Macken, 3.15pm. 12 May - Real Bread with Rob Swift, 11.30am. Anyone for Cocktails? With ‘Digger’, 12.45pm. Bees and Honey, 2.15pm. Ludlow Castle, www.ludlowspringfestival.co.uk

Mon 13 May PLANT BASED COOKERY - SPANISH TAPAS

Join Chrissy as you learn some new and exciting ways to eat meat alternatives. 9.30am-1pm, £37.50. Booking essential. This course is part of a series, save by booking all three courses together for £100. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, 01588 676060.

Mon 13 May & Mon 3 June JAZZ CAFE AT BILL’S KITCHEN

13 May - The Quartet. 3 June - James Chadwick Duo. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7pm, £25 music and meal, £10 just music, 01584 878141/meals 01584 877956.

Sat 18 May CIDER & FOOD PAIRING FEAST

Hosted by Gabe Cook. 4-course menu with cider/perry with each course. Newton Court, HR6 0PF, 6.30pm, £60, 01568 611721.

Mon 20 May FOLK CAFE AT BILL’S KITCHEN

Featuring Steve & Julie Wigley. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7pm, £25 with meal, £10 just music, 01584 878141.

Thurs 23 May - Sun 2 June HAY FESTIVAL FOOD

A new series of events bring the flavours off the page for audiences in demonstrations and tastings featuring Gelf Alderson, Marie Mitchel, Jane Parkinson, Julius Roberts, Sarit Packer, Itamar Srulovich, Ned Palmer, Taras Grescoe, Pen Vogler, Anna Jones, Pao-Yu Liu, James Read, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Tim Spector, Sam Cooper, Huw Richards and Peter Wohlleben. Hay-on-Wye. Full details, www.hayfestival.org

Every Saturday LUDLOW COUNTRY MARKET 9am-12pm at The Womens Centre, Ludlow. Local produce, handicrafts, plants & veg, cut flowers, cards.

First Saturday of every month (except August) FARMER’S MARKET Produce, craft, gifts, kitchen cafe open. Eaton Bishop Village Hall, 10am-12pm.

First Saturday of every month HELLENS PRODUCE MARKET Local products and enjoy a breakfast. Hellens Manor, Much Marcle, near Ledbury, 9.30-11.30am, 01531 660504, www.hellensmanor.com

First Saturday of every month PRESTEIGNE LOCAL FOOD MARKET Memorial Hall Presteigne, 9am-1pm. The best collection of artisan food producers in the area.

2nd and 4th Saturday of every month KNIGHTON COMMUNITY MARKET Knighton Community Centre, 9.30am-12.30pm, 07751 221487.

2nd Saturday of every month BRECON FARMERS & MAKERS MARKET Brecon Indoor Market Hall, 9.30am - 4pm. 07926 196714.

2nd Saturday of every month LEOMINSTER FARMER’S MARKET Corn Square, 9am-1pm, 01568 797427.

Third Saturday of every month PRODUCE MARKET

Hightown Community Rooms, Vicarage Rd. Clun, 10.00am - 12.00pm. 01547 520332.

3rd Saturday of every month FARMER’S MARKET

Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, 9am-1pm, 01588 630023.

1st Thursday EVENING FARMER’S MARKET

The Barn, Ledbury, 6-8pm. www.ledburyfoodgroup.org

Every Thursday MONTGOMERY TOWN MARKET

Regular stalls on the lower floor. First Thurs of the month, using both floors with community cafe. Open 9am-3pm, www.montgomery-wales.co.uk/market 07790 100462.

Every Thursday HAY MARKET DAY Local produce, meat and fish, hot food, artisan bread, cakes, crafts, vintage, plants. Memorial Square and Clock Tower, Hay-on-Wye, 9am-2.30pm, www.haymarkets.co.uk

Every 2nd & 4th Thursday LUDLOW LOCAL PRODUCE MARKET Castle Square, 9am-2pm, 01584 872043.

Every Friday KINGTON PRODUCE/CRAFTS MARKET Market Hall, Kington, 9am-1pm, 07867 483135.

Every Friday & Saturday from 5pm STEAK NIGHTS

Floodgates Restaurant & Bar, Left Bank Village, Hereford, www.theleftbankvillage.co.uk

FOOD BYTES

Why not advertise? Only £45 per year.

AARDVARK BOOKS LTD, THE BOOKERY, MANOR FARM, BRAMPTON BRYAN, BUCKNELL 01547 530888 Cafe serving refreshments, cakes etc.

Tuesday - Sunday 10am-4pm and Bank Holiday Mondays. THE GREEN BEAN CAFE, WEOBLEY 01544 318865

Good, locally sourced, homemade food. Soups, all day light lunches, cakes and scones. Set in the heart of Weobley. Free wifi. Tues-Sat 9.30am-3pm. With The Green Bean Shop/Deli under the same roof.

THE ORGASMIC CIDER COMPANY, GREAT PARTON, EARDISLEY, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR3 6NX 01544 327244 or 07773 037448 Craft cider and perry off licence and gift shop with local products. Open Friday and Saturday 12 to 5pm. Group tours available.

RHOS MARKET GARDEN, KNIGHTON 01547 528315

Growers & providers of organic veg, fruit & flowers. Eco cleaning products & refills. Large range of groceries & wholefoods. The Old Garage Shop Knighton LD7 1EN. Wed. - Fri. 9 - 4, Sat. 10 - 2. Free parking. Organic veg boxes delivered to collection points in Presteigne, Knighton and Beguildy. rhosorganic@outlook.com www.rhosorganic.co.uk

THE WORKHOUSE CAFE, INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, PRESTEIGNE 01544 267864 Cafe, gallery, light lunches, good coffee, homemade cakes. Wed-Sat 10am - 4pm.

YE OLDE TAVERN, KINGTON 01544 231417

Food served Wed-Fri 5pm-9pm, Sat 12pm-9pm, Sun 12pm-8pm. Thursday Steak Night, 8oz Rump and a drink, £14.50.

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Wed 1 May

BRECON FOLK & MORE CLUB

The Muse, Glamorgan St, Brecon, 7.30pm, 07791 654799.

JAM ON TOAST

Open jam night, all musicians welcome. The Jam Factory, Widemarsh St, Hereford, 8pm.

NORTHWICK CONSORT

Music for recorder consort. Works include Josquin, Byrd, Scarlatti, Bach, Haydn and more. St Mary’s Church, Ross-on-Wye, 1pm, free informal concert, bring your lunch and eat at the cafe tables, retiring collection.

ALBERT’S SONGWRITERS SHOWCASE

Albert’s Shed, Shrewsbury, 8.30pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk

Thurs 2 May

CLUN VALLEY JAZZ FESTIVAL

Featuring Jonny Mansfield Quartet. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 8pm, £23-£69, www.clunvalleyjazz.com

THE JAM FACTORY - BATTLE OF THE BANDS

Round 6. The Jam Factory, Widemarsh St, Hereford, 9pm.

TIM WHITT-MUSIC

Acoustic. Gordon Bennetts Bar, Hereford, 9pm, free, 01432 360250.

QUEEN BY CANDLELIGHT CONCERT

A night of Queen anthems, featuring a cast of West End singers accompanied by a live rock band. Hereford Cathedral, 7.30pm, book via website, www.herefordcathedral.org

ORCHESTRA OF THE SWAN

‘Earthcycle’, a unique hybrid concert experience, that highlights the 21st century’s greatest concert, climate change. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

WEIRDSHIRE GIG

Featuring Carausias Arise! With support from Alula Down. The Victory, St Owen’s St, Hereford, £10/£5.

JUAN MARTIN

Flamenco guitar. Hellens Manor, Much Marcle, near Ledbury, 7.30pm, £20, students free, www.hellensmanor.com

Fri 3 May

CLUN VALLEY JAZZ FESTIVAL

Featuring Julian Siegel Quartet. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 8pm, £23-£69, www.clunvalleyjazz.com

SONS OF TOWN HALL

The Lost Arc, Rhayader, 7.30pm, 01597 811226.

JOHN DOUGLAS

From Trashcan Sinatras. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7.30pm, £12, 01952 728911.

OASHISH

Corn Exchange, High St, Ross-on-Wye, 8pm, £15, 01989 763174.

VERSAINTS & SASKIA

Rock/grunge/punk. Ludlow Brewery, The Railway Shed, Station Drive, Ludlow, 8pm, £8, 01584 873291.

THE FIRE CHOIR & GRACENOTES

LADIES CHOIR

A joint choral concert. Francis Xavier Church, Broad St, Hereford, 7pm, £6 on the door. Fundraiser for The Multiple Sclerosis Society. Refreshments.

OPEN MIC

The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8.15pm.

Sons of Town Hall

Fri 3 May

ROSE SEGAL

The Foundry, Bell Lane, Brecon, www.thefoundrybrecon.co.uk

WYE VALLEY RIVER FESTIVAL

Birthday on the Bridge. Celebrations with music and song. Monnow Bridge, Monmouth, 5.30pm-9pm, free, www.wyevalleyriverfest.com

LOOPFEST

Gigs at various venues in Shrewsbury.

Featuring Acoustic 54, The Gold Room, DJ Mr Wolf, Indie Disco, Sounds to Consume, Passive Fix, Middle Space, The Futureheads, Chris Hawkins, Pigdaze, Adult Play. Full details www.loopfest.co.uk

THE SIGNATURES

The official backing band for the Northern Soul original artists. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £32, 01743 281281.

QUEEN BY CANDLELIGHT CONCERT

A night of Queen anthems, featuring a cast of West End singers accompanied by a live rock band. Hereford Cathedral, 7.30pm, book via website, www.herefordcathedral.org

UPTON-UPON-SEVERN FOLK FESTIVAL

Featuring Melrose Quartet, The Melsons, The Wilsons, English Fiddle Ensemble, Janice Burns & Jon Doran, Old Spot, Pete Coe, Magpie Lane, Doug Eunson & Sarah Matthews, The Twiddles, Mice in a Matchbox, Jim Mageen & Graeme Knights, Drywood Folk Duo, The Barber Band, Benanni Swift and more. Upton-upon-Severn, www.uptonfolk.org

ORCHESTRA OF THE SWAN

Programme includes David Gordon, Vivaldi and Oates/Le Page. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £24/£22, 01432 340555.

Sat 4 May

CLUN VALLEY JAZZ FESTIVAL

Featuring The Rory Ingram Sextet, a tribute to Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 8pm, £23-£69, www.clunvalleyjazz.com

MOJAM

Pop, rock, country, folk covers duo. Watson’s Ale House, 24 High St, Knighton, 7pm.

THE SIMON AND GARFUNKEL STORY

A must-see international sensation. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

HOUSE PARTY

Featuring DJ Cal, Tommy T, Scott B and KIF. Pavilion Mid Wales, Llandrindod Wells, 9pm, 01597 258118, www.pavilionmidwales.org.uk

WYE VALLEY RIVER FESTIVAL

Rivers Parade, Monnow Street, Monmouth, 11am-12pm. Merry Monmouth Mischief Day, music, song, workshops, theatre and playful exploration of the Earth Beneath our Feet, plus NoFit State Circus. Drybridge Park, Monmouth, 12-5pm. ‘Songs and Sighs of Earth, Wood and Sky’, an evocative evening of jazz, folk and improvisation. Church of Saint Thomas the Martyr, St Thomas’ Square, Overmonnow, NP25 4ES, 7.30-9.30pm. All events free, www.wyevalleyriverfest. com

GIRLS PUSHING BUTTONS

An all woman electronica night. The Jam Factory, Widemarsh St, Hereford, 9pm.

WHISKEY RIVER ACOUSTIC QUARTET

The Bush Inn, Graig Rd, Upper Cwmbran, 8.30pm, free.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUSIC FESTIVAL

Handel’s Messiah. Featuring Holly Teague - soprano; Helena Cookecontralto; William Smith - tenor; Ben Watkins - bass; Aeron Prestoncontinuo. With Festival Choir and Festival Orchestra. The Hafren, Newtown, 7.30pm, £15, students £7, family £34, 01686 948100.

MARSHALL & THE HATS

The Foundry, Bell Lane, Brecon, www.thefoundrybrecon.co.uk

GIGSPANNER

Gigspanner take self-penned material along with music rooted in the British Isles and beyond, and produce richly atmospheric arrangements. The Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 8pm, £17, under 25s £12 available from The Workhouse Gallery, Presteigne or at www.midborderarts.com

FRONTRUNNER

Gordon Bennetts Bar, Hereford, 9pm, free, 01432 360250.

THE MANFREDS

‘Hits and More in ‘24’. One of the finest and most respected bands from the 1960’s era. The Regal, Tenbury Wells, 8pm, 01584 811442.

PINK PARTY LIVE

Starring Vicky Jackson and her full band. The Buttermarket, Shrewsbury, 6pm, 07498 966606.

MARCHES MAKERS FOLK

Kington Folk Club present music from local performers. The Oxford Arms Barn & Courtyard, Duke St, Kington, 7.30pm, £2 donation gratefully received. Bar open and hot food served from 6pm, www.marchesmakers.co.uk www.kingtonfolkclub.com

LOOPFEST

Gigs at various venues in Shrewsbury. Featuring Percy Veer Band, C90s, DJ Cube, Collision, Dave Busby, Mere

Amore, DJ Magic Kev, Perl Du, Bakra Beats, House of Wolves, Samuel Cooper, Simon Howard, Scoob, Phwoar, Oscar Mic, Microbaby, Robbie Jones, Macy O, Lydia Rowlands, Kotonic, Vorspring Durch Oompah, Got 2 Sing Choir, King’s Alias, Shrewsbury Morris, Kim Harris, Whyspiders, Throne Watcher, Junior Jungle, Danny Bradley, The Uptown Monotones, Jess Payne, Jack Valero, The Endings, Stone Mile, Sophia Lewis Scribbler, Helium Believers, The Small Furry Animals, Geoff Rodgers, Orbital Smash, Gaffatack, Fran Lusty, Fight the Bear, Femi Precious, Faintline, Eternity Road, Esme Johnson, Don’t Call Me Ishmael, DJ Nutzo, Dave Busby, Dan Edwards, Cousin Kula, Blue Theory, The Scribes Boombox, The Red Bastards, The Almighty Johnsons, The Fiends, Bedroom Tax, The Beautiful Barley Boys, Jay Weller Pritchard, Rowan Lawson, Baxter Bumstead, Nubiyan Twist, The Founders, Matt Minor + Darkfada, Back to the Border, Dawn Powell Storyteller, The Shire-ish Rovers, Kidd Raven, Freshwest, Eclectic Fence, Mezzotonic, Magic Kev, Mad Spanner, Slackrr, The Great Leslie, Ego Friendly, LF, Blix, Luna Kiss, Nikki Rous, Dead Raze, Lotion Motion, Tu-Kay & Ryan, National Milk Bar, Red By Night, Jessie Desai, Cower Hounds!, Revolution, Manor Heights, Discotech, The Manhattans, Mr Black, Jay Weller Pritchard, Jack Evans, Untamed Shrews, Packet Racket, Smoke Like a Fish, Aaron W Evans, Sam Ryan, Kate Rose Rainford, Secret Elephant, Homecoming, The Goat Show, Si Alton, Wax Futures, Missing Fingersand Meme Detroit.

Full details www.loopfest.co.uk

UPTON-UPON-SEVERN FOLK

FESTIVAL

See 3 May for details. www.uptonfolk. org

THE RONALDOS

The Buttermarket, Shrewsbury, 8pm, 07498 966606.

KATRINA TIA CHARLES

Hereford Beer House, 65 West St, Hereford, 7.30pm, www.herefordbeerhouse.co.uk

Sun 5 May

THE ROY ORBISON STORY

Barry Steele and a cast of musicians and singers take you on a musical journey. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £30, 01743 281281.

RUBBLE

Gordon Bennetts Bar, Hereford, 9pm, free, 01432 360250.

Sun 5 May

AFTERNOON LIVE JAZZ

The Jam Factory, Widemarsh St, Hereford, 4-6pm.

WYE VALLEY RIVER FESTIVAL ‘Redbrook Roust’. By the river for songs, workshops and performances, including NoFit State Circus.

Millennium Green, Redbrook, NP25 4AN, 12pm-5pm, free. www.wyevalleyriverfest.com

CHORAL EVENSONG

Leominster Priory, 6pm.

RUBBLE

Gordon Bennett’s Bar, Hereford, 9.15pm.

GORDON GILTRAP & JOHN ETHERIDGE

Two of the UK’s most respected and influential guitarists. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £24, 01743 281281.

OPEN MIC

Secret Garden, Coldwells Rd, Hereford, 6pm, 07846 308862.

THE MADHOUSE BAND

Classic covers and awesome originals. Bromyard Party in the Park, Kempson Playing Fields, Bromyard, 4pm.

JOJO WAILS

Vaga Tavern, Hereford, 6pm. Plus pizza van in the car park from 5pm.

BANDS AT THE TREE

Featuring The Undaunted, Blue Moon, Pig Daze, Saskia, Kaz & Simon. The Apple Tree, Onibury, 2.30-9pm.

All proceeds to Little Pippins Nursery at Onny School.

QUADROPHENIA OUTDOOR ROOFTOP FEST

The Buttermarket, Shrewsbury, 4pm, 07498 966606.

BLAIR DUNLOP

Folk. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 7.45pm, £16.50, 01743 234970.

LOOPFEST

Gigs at various venues in Shrewsbury. Featuring Miss Gratitude, Ayar, Colon, Adam & Becky, Geoffrey Higgs, Hot Rod 55, Longden Calling, DJ Freshwest, Louis James Solo, Heidi Brown, Joseph Shepherd, Francesca, Radio Rumours, Provenance, Project Nevada, Mother Tongue, Seprona, Nova Bloom, Sam Draisey, Urban Theory, Thom Morecroft, Josh Carter, The Whipjacks, The Uptown Monotones, Jenny La Femme Guitare, Imperial Leisure, Sounds to Consume, Idlework, Solace, Haig, Zen Baseballbat, Griff, Grant Sharkey, Gauche, Flashback Club, Five O’Clock Hero, Eurekas, Empire of Lights, Stacks of Wax X Natural Selections, Deejay Whitty, DJ Nutzo, Die Twice, David Brinkworth & The Pitt, Dave Briggs, Dawn Powell Storyteller, Darren Poyzer, The Big Hell, The Battery Farm, Wild Walkers, Bluntknees, Castlecombe Drive, Civic Green, The Ronaldos, The Kid and I, The Daisy Chain, Bluebyrd, Anna Von Crayon, Joel Gardner, Dutty Moonshine Big Band, Beardyman, Tom Fuller, Insurrect, Clay Allen, Amber Jules, Bridie, Tammy Wilde, Boom Boom Womb, Black Tape, The Goddess of Sound, Bouzatina, Ellie Galvin, Fee Fee & The Sentiments, Quantum Penguin, Tony Stanton, Baudelaire, Honey, I Shot the President, Collider Skies, Soaper, Mighty Vipers, The Manhattans, Triers, Baxter Bumstead Solo, Joel Gardner, Z.A.P., Greysha, Vincent Whyte, Rowan Lawson Band, Dixie Riot, Little Ghost, Trademark Blud, A Pig Called Eggs, Weekend Dad, Chasing August, Barry Williams, Funeral Care, Audio Thieves, Alan Jenkins. Further details www.loopfest.co.uk

WHO’S NEXT

Celebrating 60 years of The Who. The Buttermarket, Shrewsbury, 3pm, 07498 966606.

BLAIR DUNLOP

One of the UK’s most accomplished songwriters since he burst into the folk scene in 2012. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 7.45pm, £16.50, 01743 234970.

UPTON-UPON-SEVERN FOLK

FESTIVAL

See 3 May for details. www.uptonfolk.org

Mon 6 May

CIDER CITY JAZZMEN

The Barrels, St Owen St, Hereford.

BRIMFIELD FOLK CLUB

Brimfield Village Hall, 7.30pm, 07909 290942. Bring drink/glasses.

WYE VALLEY RIVER FESTIVAL

‘Ensemble Show’, Clearwell Caves, The Rocks, Clearwell, GL16 8JR, 1pm. ‘Llandogo Birthday Bash’. Enjoy music, food, theatre and a very special finale. Llandogo Village Hall, Monmouth, NP25 4TJ, 5pm-9.30pm, free, www.wyevalleyriverfest.com

AARDVARK MAY MARKET

Aardvark Books & Cafe, The Bookery, Manor Farm, Brampton Bryan, Bucknell, from 9am. Live music from James Hunt Quartet, 11am-1pm. Free entry and parking; stalls £12 in advance, 01547 530744.

UPTON-UPON-SEVERN FOLK FESTIVAL

See 3 May for details. www.uptonfolk.org

Tues 7 May

LUNCHTIME ORGAN CONCERT

Featuring Jacob Costard, this year’s organ scholar. Hereford Cathedral, 1.15pm.

DON’T SHOOT ME I’M ONLY THE PIANO PLAYER

An hilarious send-up of classical music, which has establised Australian pianist, David Scheel as the successor to the legendary Victor Borge. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.45pm, 01432 340555.

LADY MAISERY

The combined vocal and multiinstrumental talents of Hazel Askew, Hannah James and Rowan Rheingans. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £18, 01873 850805.

Wed 8 May

LADY MAISERY

The combined vocal and multiinstrumental talents of Hazel Askew, Hannah James and Rowan Rheingans. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm, 01584 878141.

OPEN MIC

The Jam Factory, Widemarsh St, Hereford, 8pm.

Lady Maisery

Wed 8 May

ALBERT’S SONGWRITERS SHOWCASE

Albert’s Shed, Shrewsbury, 8.30pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk

TAYLORMANIA

Katy Ellis, a self-obsessed ‘Swiftie’ with a live band and dancers promises to deliver the most authentic recreation of a Taylor Swift show. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

Thurs 9 May

BOND IN CONCERT

Featuring the UK’s finest Session One band with internationally accredited vocalists to celebrate the music of the world’s most famous spy. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

EXPERIMENTAL JAZZ TRIO

Eddie Prevost, Tom Wheatley, Silvan Schmid plus guests Peiriant. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7.30pm.

SHOP FRONT HEROES

The Crown & Anchor Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

DAVID SCHEEL

An hilarious send-up of classical music, which has David Scheel as the successor to the legendary Victor Borge. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £17, 01743 281281.

THE JAM FACTORY - BATTLE OF THE BANDS

Round 7. The Jam Factory, Widemarsh St, Hereford, 9pm.

LORI GOLDSTON

Cellist, composer, improvisor, producer, writer and teacher. Nick Jonah Davis will be the support act, solo instrumental guitarist and composer. Myndtown Church, 7.30pm, £14, 07917 807808, www.myndtownchurch.co.uk

SHIRE FOLK

Featuring Daudi Matsiko. Ludlow Distillery, 8pm, £10, www.shirefolk.co.uk

GAMES NIGHT @ BILL’S KITCHEN Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm, 01584 878141.

THE FUREYS

The legends of Irish folk. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £24, 01600 772467.

Fri 10 May

FOLK IN THE FOYER

Featuring Mice in a Matchbox. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, 01885 488575.

ROB LEAR BAND

The Foundry, Bell Lane, Brecon, www.thefoundrybrecon.co.uk

OPEN MIC

The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8.15pm.

WYE VALLEY RIVER FESTIVAL

‘‘We Weave the Woods Picnic’, an evening of music, playful shows and an installation in the woods. Beechenhurst Speech House Road, Coleford, GL16 7EJ, 5.30pm-9pm. Three Acres and a Cow’. A compelling narrative of the radical people’s history of England in folk song, stories and poems. The Larruperz Centre, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 7QD, 7pm, £17-£11, www.wyevalleyriverfest.com

OPEN MIC

Hosted by Mark Richards, please pre-book your slot by emailing markianrichards@hotmail.com. Hundred House Inn, Purslow, 8pm.

THE STRIPLIGHTS

Gordon Bennets Bar, Hereford, 9pm, free, 01432 360250.

SHIREFOLK

Featuring Daudi Matsiko. The Jam Factory, Widemarsh St, Hereford, 7.15pm, £5, www.shirefolk.co.uk

NICK HART AND TOM MOORE

The Muse, Glamorgan St, Brecon, 7.30pm, 07791 654799.

C DUNCAN

Albert’s Shed, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk

HERE FOR GAMES CON

Free inclusive charity games convention. The Core, Hereford, free entry, 4pm-late, www.herefor.games.com

LUDLOW SPRING FESTIVAL

Beer festival, food, drink, free comedy, free talks ‘n’ tipples, children’s activities including Panic Circus, Bungee Trampoline, Pottery, Shropshire Wildlife Trust, Woodland Drummers and free live music, including Dave Burton, Frontrunner, Steady Edd & The Boogiemen. Ludlow Castle, 3pm-9pm, www.ludlowspringfestival.co.uk

FRET WOLF

The Golden Cross, Sutton St. Nicholas, Hereford.

NICK JONAH DAVIES + HOLLY

BLACKSHAW & TOBY HAY

The Lost Arc, Rhayader, 01597 811226.

HAY MUSIC

Featuring Tippett String Quartet playing music by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Michael Tippett and Franz Schubert. St Mary’s Church, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, www.haymusic.org

THE WHISKEY RIVER ACOUSTIC QUARTET

Newport Folk Festival, 8pm. ROCK FOR HEROES

Classic rock anthems, incredible musicians, sensational vocalists and a rocktacular experience. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm, 01584 878141.

TOTALLY TINA

Celebrating Tina Turner. The Buttermarket, Shrewsbury, 6pm, 07498 966606.

Sat 11 May

TOM OLLENDORFF TRIO AND TIM GARLAND

One of the most exciting guitarists to emerge on the UK and international jazz scenes with his trio of double bass and drums. They are joined with the legendary saxophonoist, Tim Garland. Shrewsbury Jazz Network, The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £28, under 22’s £14, 01743 234970.

CHILDREN OF THE GRAVY

Black Sabbath tribute band. The Foundry, Bell Lane, Brecon, www.thefoundrybrecon.co.uk

EXPLODING CINEMA!

The Lost Arc, Rhayader, 7pm, 01597 811226.

A TRIBUTE TO STING & THE POLICE

Fronted by Owen James, The Rozzers perform all the greatest hits. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7,30pm, £27, 01743 281281.

SHOP FRONT HEROES

Spin The Black Circle, Pump St, Worcester, 07888 699064.

THE BOB MARLEY EXPERIENCE

The Buttermarket, Shrewsbury, 4pm, 07498 966606.

HERE FOR GAMES CON

Free inclusive charity games convention. The Core, Hereford, free entry, 10.30am-late, www.herefor.games.com

CATHEDRALS AT NIGHT

Open to all ages to experience and explore the beautiful building. Tours and performances as well as free entry to the Mappa Mundi and Chained Library. Hereford Cathedral, 7-9pm, free, no need to book.

THE VERTIGO BAND

Albert’s Shed, Shrewsbury, 9pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk

LUDLOW SPRING FESTIVAL

Beer festival, food, drink, free comedy, free talks ‘n’ tipples, Marches Transport Festival, children’s activities including Panic Circus, Bungee Trampoline, Pottery, Shropshire Wildlife Trust, Woodland Drummers and free live music, including David Burton, Jam Clan, Shire-ish Rovers, Paul Bridgwater & The Electric Blues, The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican and Pig Daze. Ludlow Castle, 11am-9pm, www.ludlowspringfestival.co.uk

SHIRE FOLK

Featuring Daudi Matsiko. Violet’s Tea Room, Bridgnorth, 8pm, £10, www.shirefolk.co.uk

WILLY MASON

West Malvern Social Club, 145 West Malvern Rd, Malvern, 8pm, www.wmsc. org.uk

BUDDY HOLLY & THE CRICKETERS

A show that is guaranteed to have everyone singing along to the music and dancing in the aisles. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

THE CLASSIC BLUES SHOW

Celebrating the music of BB King, Clapton, Hendrix, Muddy Waters, Peter Green and many more. Dorrington Village Hall, www.theclassicbluesshow. co.uk

WEIRDSHIRE GIG

Featuring Nick Jonah Davis & Toby Hay, The Volunteer, Harold St, Hereford, £10/£5.

THE MIDNIGHT SOUL SISTERS

Bring Motown hits of yesteryear to life in a stunning performance. The Regal, Tenbury Wells, 7pm, 01584 811442.

DAWSON SMITH & THE DISSENTERS

The very best in blues rockin’ Americana. Plus support from The Recursives. Priest Weston Village Hall, 7.30pm, £10 on the door. Real ale, wines, food, raffle, 07740 124513.

BLACK HEART ANGELS

Gordon Bennetts Bar, Hereford, 9pm, free, 01432 360250.

VITAL SPARK

Lively folk style church music of Thomas Hardy’s day for voices and various instruments. Holy Trinity Church, Bosbury, HR8 1QT, 3pm, 01531 670634. Tea and cake.

CORVEDALE FESTIVAL LAUNCH

Featuring Jarualda Quartet. Programme includes Haydn, Beethoven and Dvorak. Diddlebury Village Hall, cold buffet 6pm, concert 7.30pm, £20 (buffet included), bar available, 07745 825700, www.corvedalefestival. org

SPRINGBOARD - PRESTEIGNE

FESTIVAL

Featuring a solo violin recital by Emma Roijackers. Programme of music by Telemann, Prokofiev and JS Bach. St Andrew’s Church, Presteigne, 6pm, £10, students £5 from 01544 267800 or www.presteignefestival.com

KEITH JAMES

An honest and timeless reflection of the 1970’s music of Yusuf - Cat Stevens. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7.30pm, £18, students £9, 07967 517125. Proceeds and donations will go to the UNICEFUK Syrian Children’s Appeal.

SPRINGBOARD - PRESTEIGNE

FESTIVAL

Featuring The Pressgangers, Presteigne’s shanty band. This nineman crew of singers and musicians perform a mix of sea shanties and some Irish songs with rousing harmonies, encouraging audience participation. The Dukes Arms, Presteigne, 7.30pm, £5 on the door, cash only. For the RNLI.

KATHRYN WILLIAMS & WITHERED HAND

New album tour. Dan Willson is Scotland’s acclaimed singer songwriter

Withered Hand who has toured internationally, while staying close to his DIY roots in the underground music scene. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 7.30pm, £15, 01952 728911.

Emma Roijackers, Presteigne Festival ‘Springboard’

Sun 12 May

CONCERT SONGS FROM LAND & SKY

Susan Raven and Satch Norton with Andy Prince. Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, 2.30pm, £10, refreshments available, 01588 630023, www.ticketsource.co.uk/BCTH

THE LEGENDS OF MOTOWN

The Buttermarket, Shrewsbury, 5pm, 07498 966606.

KEITH THOMPSON BAND

Richmond Club, Edgar St, Hereford, 3.15pm, 01432 356529.

HEREFORD CATHEDRAL CHOIR

Orchestral Eucharist - Haydn’s Heiligmesse. Hereford Cathedral, www.herefordcathedral.org

MISSING FINGERS

Albert’s Shed, Shrewsbury, 6pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk

FISHMONGERS FRIENDS

Free Cornish sea shanty night featuring local singers. Serving Cornish themed cider, ales and food from 5.30pm, music 6.30pm. The Oak Inn, Staplow, 01531 640954.

HERE FOR GAMES CON

Free inclusive charity games convention. The Core, Hereford, free entry, 10.30am-6pm, www.herefor.games.com

JASON AND THE ASTRONAUTS

Will be landing at the Rose & Crown, Redmarley, 4-7pm, free.

LUDLOW SPRING FESTIVAL

Beer festival, food, drink, free comedy, free talks ‘n’ tipples, Marches Transport Festival, children’s activities including Panic Circus, Bungee Trampoline, Pottery, DrumRunners, Shropshire Wildlife Trust, Woodland Drummers and free live music, including Dave Rea, Lost Highway and Truckstop Honeymoon. Ludlow Castle, 12pm-4pm, www.ludlowspringfestival.co.uk

OPEN MIC

Wobbly Taphouse, Beeches Business Park, Hereford, 5pm, 07846 308862. SPRINGBOARD - PRESTEIGNE FESTIVAL

Singing Walk with Sue Harris. Sue and her Whitton Voices team share spring songs on a musical stroll around some of lovliest woodlands. Walk, chat, listen and join in. Meet at the Community Barn, Went’s Meadow, Presteigne, 2.30pm, £6 advance booking only. Violin and Harp Recital by Emma Roijackers and Heather Brooks. A programme of popular classics, to include Bach, Massenet, Saint-Saens and Debussy. Join afterwards for a drink and a brief introduction to the 2024 Presteigne Festival (22-26 Aug) with Artistic Director, George Vass talking to author, Nicholas Murray. St. Andrew’s Church, Presteigne, 3pm, £10, students £5. 01544 267800, www.presteignefestival.com

Mon 13 May

JAZZ CAFE AT BILL’S KITCHEN

Featuring The Quartet. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7pm, 01584 878141.

Tues 14 May

NEWTON FAULKNER

Newton brings a new collection of songs to life on stage. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £30.50, 01743 281281.

MUSIC QUIZ

The Jam Factory, Widemarsh St, Hereford, 8pm, £2.

ORGAN LUNCHTIME CONCERT

JAM ON TOAST

Open jam night, all musicians welcome. The Jam Factory, Widemarsh St, Hereford, 8pm.

KITCHEN ISLAND BAND

Nori’s Cafe, Leominster. Mexican meal included, £26, please book, 01584 831386, noriscafe@yahoo.com

Thurs 16 May

HELLENS MUSIC

Featuring Borbala Szuromisoprano solo and electronics. A candlelight evening where classical meets contemporary. St Bartholomew’s Church, Much Marcle, 7.30pm, £20, free to students in full time education. www.hellensmanor.com 01531 660504.

THE JAM FACTORY - BATTLE OF THE BANDS

Round 8. The Jam Factory, Widemarsh St, Hereford, 9pm.

QUIZ NIGHT

The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm.

SKERRYVORE

Contemporary Scottish traditional music. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £26, under 21s £16.50, 01743 281281.

WELSHPOOL MUSIC CLUB

Featuring Adam Khan (guitar) and Michael Bochmann (violin). Welshpool Methodist Church, 7.30pm, £15, students £5, 01938 811010.

JAZZ CLUB

With the Ben Carter Quintet. Corn Exchange, High St, Ross-on-Wye, 7.30pm, £10, 01989 763174.

FIONA BEVAN & ADAM BEATTIE

Acclaimed Scottish singer-songwriter and multi-platinum singer-songwriter embark on a double headline tour of the UK in celebration of their new music releases. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.45pm, 01432 340555.

Fri 17 May

HELLENS MUSIC

Friday 17th May 12 noon - 5pm

Saturday 18th May 10am - 4pm

With organist, Charles Maxtone-Smith from Buckfast Abbey. Hereford Cathedral, 1.15pm, free with retiring collection.

Wed 15 May

ALBERT’S SONGWRITERS SHOWCASE

Albert’s Shed, Shrewsbury, 8.30pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk

WEDNESDAY CONCERT

Featuring Huw Wiggin and Noriko Ogawa. Programme includes, Debussy, JS Bach and Rachmaninov. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm, 01584 878141.

‘Brahms, Britten, Beethoven’. Great Barn at Hellens Manor, Much Marcle, 6.30pm, £20, free for students in full time education. ‘Music at the Pub’, Hellens music artists showcase their versatility in this eclectic programme from classical masterpieces to iconic hits of the 20th century. The Walwyn Arms, Much Marcle, 9.30pm, £10. www.hellensmanor.com 01531 660504.

THE BRIDGE

Gordon Bennetts Bar, Hereford, 9pm, free, 01432 360250.

MEGAN REECE

The Foundry, Bell Lane, Brecon, www.thefoundrybrecon.co.uk

OPEN MIC

Hosted by Mark Richards, please pre-book your slot by emailing markianrichards@hotmail.com.

Rose & Crown, Ludlow, 8pm.

FLEETWOOD RUMOURS

The Buttermarket, Shrewsbury, 6pm, 07498 966606.

BLUE ROSE CODE

Ross Wilson writes songs straight from the heart. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £20, 01743 281281.

OPEN MIC

The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8.15pm.

GREY WOLF

Diddlebury Village Hall, 7.30pm, £14.90, accompanied under 16s £6.60, 01584 841331 or www.WeGotTickets.com

JACK FRANCIS BAND

Albert’s Shed, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk

ELO AGAIN

Great sound reproduction, light show and visual effects, celebrating the universal music of Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

Sat 18 May

THE NEW DEADLY

The Foundry, Bell Lane, Brecon, www.thefoundrybrecon.co.uk

OWEN MONEY’S JUKEBOX HEROES 4

Top Welsh comedian and singer is back and will be showcasing the talents of ABBA, Phil Collins, Elvis and Cher. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £21.50, 01600 772467.

HEREFORD POLICE MALE CHOIR & EARL MORTIMER CHOIR

Leominster Priory Church, Leominster, 7pm, £10, under 18s £5 on the door, 01568 620668.

HUMBER COLLECTIVE

The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm.

DAVE LUKE & THE GLIMMER TWINS

An evening of rock ‘n’ roll from international star Dave Luke and his band. Bedstone and Hopton Castle Village Hall, 7.30pm, £15, 01547 530282, cash bar.

BOBCAT BILLY’S MOONSHINE MISSION

Albert’s Shed, Shrewsbury, 9pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk

HELLENS MUSIC

‘Faure, Beethoven, Smetana, Clarke’. 6pm, £20. ‘Schubert Piano Trio’, 9.30pm, £15. Great Barn at Hellens Manor, Much Marcle, free for students in full time education. Both Saturday concerts £30, both concerts with supper at Hellens £55. www.hellensmanor.com 01531 660504.

80’S OUTDOOR TERRACE PARTY

Featuring Erasured tribute band. The Buttermarket, Shrewsbury, 3pm, 07498 966606.

LUDLOW ORCHESTRA

Spring concert. Programme includes Kodaly, Grieg and Nielsen. St Laurence’s Church, Ludlow, 7.30pm, 01584 878141.

TENBURY TOWN BAND

Annual concert. Music from stage and screen. The Regal, Tenbury Wells, 7pm, 01584 811442.

MAET LIVE

Meat Loaf’s greatest hits. The Buttermarket, Shrewsbury, 7pm, 07498 966606.

HEAD HONCHO

Gordon Bennetts Bar, Hereford, 9pm, free, 01432 360250.

AN EVENING WITH ELVIS

Aka Keith Davies and his own ‘Memphis Mafia’ return with their ever-popular tribute to the King. Proceeds to four local charities. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £17, 01873 850805.

Sun 19 May

OPEN MIC

Secret Garden, Coldwells Rd, Hereford, 6pm, 07846 308862.

Sun 19 May

STEVE AJAO BLUES GIANTS

Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4pm.

OPEN MIC SUNDAY SESSION

Ludlow Brewery, The Railway Shed, Station Drive, Ludlow, 4.30pm-8pm, 01584 873291.

ORGAN & CELLO RECITAL

Hillary Norris, organ and Joris Boon, cello. A varied programme including duets. St Mary’s Church, Almeley, 3pm, free, donations towards the up-keep of the organ. Tea and cake.

DEAN FRIENDMAN

The Buttermarket, Shrewsbury, 6pm, 07498 966606.

HELLENS MUSIC

‘Mozart and Friends’, 11am. ‘Chausson and Friends’, 3.30pm. Great Barn at Hellens Manor, Much Marcle, each concert is £15, Both concerts £25, both concerts plus BBQ lunch £50, free for students in full time education, www.hellensmanor.com 01531 660504.

Mon 20 May

TAYLORMANIA

Featuring Katy Ellis who plays tribute to Taylor Swift. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7pm, £25.50, 01743 281281.

FOLK AT BILL’S KITCHEN

Featuring Steve and Julie Wigley. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7pm, 01584 878141.

Tues 21 May

ORGAN LUNCHTIME CONCERT

With organist, Joseph Wicks from London. Hereford Cathedral, 1.15pm, free with retiring collection.

Wed 22 May

LUDLOW PIANO FESTIVAL

A celebrity concert hosted by Shefali Oza (BBC Midlands Today). A host of celebrities, each playing a short piece of piano music. Featuring Tim Vine, Rachel Parris, Dr Adam Kay, Alistair McGowan, Tom Service, Sarah Walker, Ben Cooper and Giles from Gogglebox. St Laurence’s Church, Ludlow, 7pm, £40, under 18s £20, 01584 878141, www.ludlowpianofestival.com

OPEN MIC

The Jam Factory, Widemarsh St, Hereford, 8pm.

ALBERT’S SONGWRITERS SHOWCASE

Albert’s Shed, Shrewsbury, 8.30pm.

YOUTH OPEN MIC NIGHT

Just turn up and play or support a mate. PA, drum kit, backing tracks available. Methodist Hall, Bishop’s Castle, 6.30pm, free, 01588 630321.

Thurs 23 May

LUDLOW PIANO FESTIVAL

Lucy Parham & Dame Harriet

Walter - ‘I, Clara’. Music Brahms, Liszt, Mendelssohn, Chopin and Robert Schumann, plus a chance to hear the story of composer and pianist Clara Schumann’s life. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 2/30pm. Martin James Bartlett, former Young Musician of the Year brings a buffet selection of shorter pieces of music from France, Spain and South America. Palmers Hall, Ludlow College, 4.30pm. Charles Owen plays music by Chopin, Faure, Ravel and Cecile Chaminade. St Laurence’s Church, Ludlow, 7.30pm. 01584 878141, www.ludlowpianofestival.com

CLUN ACOUSTIC FOLK SESSION

The Sun Inn, Clun, 8pm.

LETTING THE LIGHT IN Alternative, not for profit music events in Historic Shrewsbury Churches. Featuring Tara Clerkin Trio + Haress. Experimental/jazz/electronica. The St Alkmund’s Church, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £15, www.linktr.ee/sygigs

ALIBIS

Albert’s Shed, Shrewsbury, 8.30pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk

WEIRDSHIRE GIG

Featuring Howie Reeve & Cod O’Donnell. The Victory, St Owen’s St, Hereford, £10/£5.

NASHVILLE: BAD BOYS OF COUNTRY

Rocking country show is a stomp-along, sing-along, clap-along extravaganza. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

Fri 24 May

LUDLOW PIANO FESTIVAL

Masterclass with Charles Owen, Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 12.30pm. Benjamin Frith and Heidi Rolfe play short duets with music from John Field, Brahms, Debussy and Rimsky-Korsakov. Palmers Hall, Ludlow College, 4pm. Tyler Hay - ‘Better Than Beethoven’. He will play pieces by Kalkbenner, Thalberg, Clementi, Field and Czerny. St Laurence’s Church, Ludlow, 7.30pm. 01584 878141, www.ludlowpianofestival.com

DOMINO SUGAR

Gordon Bennetts Bar, Hereford, 9pm, free, 01432 360250.

SUMMERTIME SOIREE

Summer drinks festival. Featuring live music, drink tastings and food from Firebird Kitchen. Yew Tree Inn, Peterstow, Ross-on-Wye, www.rosscider.com

SKUTS

The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm.

IN THE AIR TONIGHT

Phil Collins and Genesis tribute. The Buttermarket, Shrewsbury, 6pm, 07498 966606.

HOW THE LIGHT GETS IN FESTIVAL

The world’s largest ideas and music festival. A weekend of interdisciplinary talks and panels, music, comedy and cabaret entertainment. Music includes, Ella Clayton, 4.30pm. Toni Sancho, 5.30pm. Eve Appleton Band, 6.30pm. Mojam, pop, rock, country, folk covers duo, 7pm in the Blue Moon Tent. Pushpin, 8pm. Ayanna Witter

Johnson, 9pm. Mr T & The Minions, 9.30pm. Richard Dawson, 9.30pm. Mad Professor ft Sister, Audrey, 11pm. Hercules & Love Affair (DJ), 11.15pm. Hay-on-Wye, www.howthelightgetsin.org

PRESS GANGERS

Presteigne’s shanty band. A lot of shanty, a bit of Irish! Performing at Ted’s Party in the Yard, The Woodcutters, Presteigne. See Celtic Dragons FB page for information.

THE HIGHER GROUND

The Golden Cross, Sutton St. Nicholas, Hereford.

DARK DISCO

Alt Hay presents local Hay DJs and producers. Featuring Dushman Sound System, DJ Bob Dreamy Industrial and hard techno; Dushman Electro - live set. Hay Parish Hall, 7.30pm, £4, bring your own drinks.

THE RUFFNECKS

The Buttermarket, Shrewsbury, 8pm, 07498 966606.

SARAH MCQUAID

West Malvern Social Club, 145 West Malvern Rd, Malvern, 8pm, www.wmsc.org.uk

SUNTOU SUSSO

Kora player, percussionist, singer and composer from The Gambia. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm, £18/£5, 01584 878141.

Sat 25 May

IAGO BANET

Acoustic guitar, infusing styles which include gypsy jazz, blues, rock, country, Dixieland, swing, pop and folk. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7.30pm, £15, students £9, 07967 517125.

FAIR ON THE SQUARE

Free live music in the Square, Hay-on-Wye. Featuring Alex Seel & Jon Sanders 12pm. Mountain Song 1pm. Whiskey River 2pm. The Hay Shantymen 3pm. Mountain Song 4pm. Whiskey River 5pm.

CAR BOOT SALE

Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, 2-4.30pm, £6 per boot, 01588 676060.

THE MOTEL 6

Albert’s Shed, Shrewsbury, 9pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk

HOW THE LIGHT GETS IN FESTIVAL

The world’s largest ideas and music festival. A weekend of interdisciplinary talks and panels, music, comedy and cabaret entertainment. Music includes, Milweed, 5.30pm. Junior Brother, 6.30pm. Tara Clerkin Trio, 7.30pm. Mandrake Handshake, 8pm. Ebi Soda, 9pm. Crazy P, 9.30pm. Sea Power, 10pm, The Destroyers, 11pm. The Orb, 11.30pm. Hay-onWye, www.howthelightgetsin.org

THE JAM FACTORY - BATTLE OF THE BANDS

Round 9. The Jam Factory, Widemarsh St, Hereford, 9pm.

FUN UNDER THE CANOPY

Children’s afternoon event and disco, with adult’s disco later. Listen, dance, local musicians playing 2pm till late. Cafe and bar. Rock Park, Llandrindod Wells, info to admin@spatowntrust. org.uk

CLUB NIGHT

The Foundry, Bell Lane, Brecon, www.thefoundrybrecon.co.uk

BORDERLESS - EAST MEETS WEST

With Ahmed Mukhtar, oud and percussion; Ruba Hillawi, oud; Sonia Hammond, cello and Camilla Saunders, piano. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 8pm, £10/£5, free to under 18s, bar available. To book in advance, email camilla@littleweed-music

CALL OF THE KRAKEN

Gordon Bennetts Bar, Hereford, 9pm, free, 01432 360250.

LOST IN MUSIC

Recreates the magical 70s taking you on a musical journey straight to the heart of disco. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £32-£30, 01743 281281.

HAY MUSIC

Featuring Hereford Chamber Choir. St Mary’s Church, Hay-on-Wye, 7.30pm, www.haymusic.org

SUMMERTIME SOIREE

Summer drinks festival. Featuring live music, drink tastings and food from Firebird Kitchen. Yew Tree Inn, Peterstow, Ross-on-Wye, www.rosscider.com

THE DUCHESS OF MARS

The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm.

HAY FESTIVAL

Featuring The Fontanas, soaked in funky Latin and Brazilian influences. Wye Stage, Hay-on-Wye, 9pm, £20, www.hayfestival.org

BONGO’S BINGO

The Buttermarket, Shrewsbury, 5pm, 07498 966606.

CANTORIAN LLANDRINDOD

‘Spring into Summer’. Celebrating the music of Charles Villiers Stanford and friends. Holy Trinity Church, Llandrindod Wells, 2.30pm followed by afternoon tea. Entry is free with retiring collection to cover costs.

THE CLASSIC BLUES SHOW

Celebrating the music of BB King, Clapton, Hendrix, Muddy Waters, Peter Green and many more. Loppington Village Hall, www.theclassicbluesshow. co.uk

The Fontanas, Hay Festival

Sat 25 May

SWING FROM PARIS

Parisian-flavoured jazz and Gypsy Swing. Breinton Village Hall, 7.30pm, £15, www.swingfromparis.co.uk

WILL KILLEEN

Hereford Beer House, 65 West St, Hereford, 7.30pm, free, www.herefordbeerhouse.co.uk

PARTY IN THE GARDEN

Music festival featuring Time Bandits, Rubble, 13 Rivers, Hot Rox, Don’t Feed the Goat, Ugly Jumper. Acoustic stage, food and drink, plus firework display to round off the night. Secret Garden, Coldwells Rd, Hereford. Visit FB page to book tickets.

LUDLOW PIANO FESTIVAL

‘Looking for Me Friend’ - The Music of Victoria Wood. Featuring Paulus The Cabaret Geek with Michael Roulston on piano. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 2pm. Anne Lovett - ‘You Heard it in a Film’. From films old and new. Palmer’s Hall, Ludlow College, 4.30pm. Viv McLean - ‘Strictly Piano’. Playing classical piano for you to dance to! From Satie, Piazzollato, Joplin and Amy Winehouse. St Laurence’s Church, Ludlow, 7.30pm. Christina McMaster - ‘Lie Down and Listen’. A selection of soothing classical pieces including Byrd, Rachmaninov, Cage and Debussy. St Laurence’s Church, Ludow, 10pm. 01584 878141, www.ludlowpianofestival.com

TALON

The best of the Eagles. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £27, 01874 611622.

ELECTRIK LIVE ORCHESTRA

Reproducing the exciting works of ELO live. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7.30pm, £18 in advance, £20 on the day, 01982 552555. Wyeside fundraiser.

Sun 26 May

OPEN MIC

Wobbly Taphouse, Beeches Business Park, Hereford, 5pm.

THE DRIFTERS

Back on tour performing all their classic hits. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £33, 01743 281281.

THE WHISKEY RIVER DUO

The Chestnut, 21 Landsdowne Rd, Worcester, 6-8pm, free.

CATCH 22

The Vaga Tavern, Hereford, 6-8pm.

HAY FESTIVAL

Featuring Jasmine Jethwa, folk-tinged acoustic pop songs. Meadow Stage, 9pm, £15. Perhaps Contraption - a multi-award-winning progressive brass band from London. Part choir, part chamber orchestra, part avant-rock band. Wye Stage, 9.45pm, £20. Hay-on-Wye www.hayfestival.org

FAIR ON THE SQUARE

Free live music in the Square, Hay-on-Wye. Featuring Dom Pipkin 12pm. Isabella Collins 1pm. Cantorian y Gelli 2pm. Dom Pipkin 3pm. Isabella Collins 4pm. Stuart Carter Smith & Finley Munro 5pm.

EGO FRIENDLY

Albert’s Shed, Shrewsbury, 9pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk

HOTROX

Gordon Bennetts Bar, Hereford, 9pm, free, 01432 360250.

FUN UNDER THE CANOPY

Children’s afternoon event and disco, with adult’s disco later. Listen, dance, local musicians playing 2pm till late. Cafe and bar. Rock Park, Llandrindod Wells, info to admin@spatowntrust. org.uk

OPEN STAGE MIC

Hosted by Mark Richards, please pre-book your slot by emailing

markianrichards@hotmail.com.

Part of Ted’s Party in The Park, The Woodcutters, Presteigne, LD8 2ET, 8pm.

SUMMERTIME SOIREE

Summer drinks festival. Featuring live music, drink tastings and food from Firebird Kitchen. Yew Tree Inn, Peterstow, Ross-on-Wye, www.rosscider.com

THE RYAN EVANS COUNTRY MUSIC SHOW

Plus special guest, Tom Byrne. The Buttermarket, Shrewsbury, 5pm, 07498 966606.

HOW THE LIGHT GETS IN FESTIVAL

The world’s largest ideas and music festival. A weekend of interdisciplinary talks and panels, music, comedy and cabaret entertainment. Music includes Cantorion y Gelli, 5.30pm. The Lovely Good, 6.30pm. Ailsa Tully, 7.30pm. Paige Bea, 8pm. AK Patterson, 9pm. Mr Bruce, 9.30pm. Afriquoi, 10pm. Raz & Afla, 11pm. James Holden, 11.30pm. Hay-onWye, www.howthelightgetsin.org

LIVE MUSIC SUPPER CLUB

Featuring solo guitarist/singer, Dan Greenaway. Serving traditional pub grub menu from 5.30pm, music 6.30pm. The Oak Inn, Staplow, 01531 640954. VICFEST

Hereford’s first all day alternative music festival. Featuring Mudlarker, Epimetheus, Pyrograric, At War With the Sun, Painted as Monsters, 13 Rivers. Plus support from Acoustic Acts, Acoustic Roots, Charlotte Knott, Graham Smith. The Victory, St Owen St, Hereford, food, £10 all day, £7 after 6pm.

HAY MUSIC

Featuring Clare Hammond, piano. St Mary’s Church, Hay-on-Wye, 1-2pm, www.haymusic.org

LUDLOW PIANO FESTIVAL

Tomos Boyles - ‘Young Artist Recital’ will perform romances by Clara Schumann, Chopin and Ravel.

Palmer’s Hall, Ludlow College, 2pm. ‘Jazz in the Afternoon’ with Liam Donachie. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 4pm. Scipion Sangiovanni - ‘Baroque and Roll’. From Handel via Duke

Ellington to Radiohead, Nirvana and Herbie Hancock. St Laurence’s Church, Ludlow, 6.30pm. 01584 878141, www.ludlowpianofestival.com

Isabella Collins, Fair on the Square

Mon 27 May

FAIR ON THE SQUARE

Free live music in the Square, Hay-on-Wye. Featuring Truckstop Honeymoon 12pm. Home of the Free 1pm. Little Rumba 2pm. Truckstop Honeymoon 3pm. Home of the Free 4pm. Little Rumba 5pm.

HAY FESTIVAL

James Atkinson (baritone) & Michael Pandya (piano). BBC Radio 3 lunchtime concert series. Programme includes Faure, Chausson, Lili Boulanger and Hahn. St Mary’s Church, Hay-on-Wye, 1pm, £15, www.hayfestival.org

Tues 28 May

ORGAN LUNCHTIME CONCERT

With organist, Jeremiah Mead from Truro Cathedral. Hereford Cathedral, 1.15pm, free with retiring collection.

HAY FESTIVAL

Featuring Charles Owen, (piano) performs music by Faure, Chopin, Chaminade and Ravel. St Mary’s Church, 1pm, £15. Marcus Joseph, alto saxophonist for an evening of uplifting music. Meadow Stage, 8.30pm, £15. Hay-on-Wye, www,hayfestival.org

Wed 29 May

CHARITY QUIZ NIGHT

The Foundry, Bell Lane, Brecon, www.thefoundrybrecon.co.uk

ALBERT’S SONGWRITERS SHOWCASE

Albert’s Shed, Shrewsbury, 8.30pm. OPEN MIC

The Jam Factory, Widemarsh St, Hereford, 8pm.

FAMILY FUN DAY

With activities and workshops. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 10am-2pm, 01982 552555.

HAY FESTIVAL

Featuring Johnny Flynn and Robert Macfarlane, an evening of music and storytelling. Global Stage, Hay-on-Wye, 9.15pm, £25, www.hayfestival.org

Thurs 30 May

QUIZ

Every team gets a free homemade pizza, raffle and more. The Balance Inn, Luston, 8pm, £2, with all proceeds going to charity, 01568 616801.

MUSIC FOR BOOKS

Come and read aloud a few pages from your favouite book or poem, whilst house band, The Bookmarks provide improvised live music to match your words. Bring your own book, pluck one from our pile or just come and listen, all welcome. Hay Parish Hall, 5pm-11pm, £3, bar. Instagram: @mrpaulcrossley

HAY FESTIVAL

Featuring Leonore Piano Trio, performing works by Faure and Ravel. St Mary’s Church, 1pm, £15. Nitin Sawhney, the award-winning musician and composer; expect an eclectic set influenced by Indian and Spanish styles, along with blues, soul, funk, electronica and pop. Global Stage, 8.30pm, £25. Hay-on-Wye, www.hayfestival.org

JAM ON TOAST

The Jam Factory, Widemarsh St, Hereford, 8pm.

GORDON HENDRICKS

The Buttermarket, Shrewsbury, 6pm, 07498 966606.

TOMMY BLAIZE: STRICTLY LIVE

Savoy Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £26, 01600 772467.

Fri 31 May

THE ROTUNDAS

Local English folk band. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm, £12, 01584 878141.

BATTLE OF THE BANDS

Semi Final 1. The Jam Factory, Widemarsh St, Hereford, 9pm.

THE PITMEN POETS

Bring a night of songs and stories, laced with North East humour and humanity. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £28.50, 01743 281281.

OPEN MIC

The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8.15pm.

TRICKSTER

Gordon Bennetts Bar, Hereford, 9pm.

DOGHOUSE DERELICTS

Albert’s Shed, Shrewsbury, www.albertsshed.co.uk

GORDON HENDRICKS

Elvis tribute. The Buttermarket, Shrewsbury, 6pm, 07498 966606.

HAY FESTIVAL

Featuring Smokin’ Jo, DJ set. Meadow Stage, Hay-on-Wye, 9.45pm, £12, www.hayfestival.org

KOPPELLI

Quirky and romantic original music by this charming and dynamic duo. The Old Street Tavern, Old St, Ludlow, 8pm. Part of the LOST series (Live at the Old Street Tavern).

RUM RAGGED

Folk, featuring bouzouki, fiddle,bodhran, banjo, guitar and accordion. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7.30pm, £15, students £9, 07967 517125.

JUNE

Sat 1 June

BOOTS AND CATS FAMILY RAVE

Oscars, Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 2.30pm, 01584 878141.

DRUM MASTERCLASS

With Ashely Green and Tom Connolly. The Foundry, Bell Lane, Brecon, www.thefoundrybrecon.co.uk

THE HUSTLE

Wobbly Taphouse, Beeches Business Park, Hereford, 8.30pm, 07846 308862.

HAY FESTIVAL

Featuring Fidelio Trio, piano trio perform music by Judith Weir and Franz Schubert. St Mary’s Church, 1pm, £18. Rob da Bank, DJ Set, Meadow Stage, 9.45pm, £12. Hay-on-Wye, www.hayfestival.org

PICTISH TRAIL

West Malvern Social Club, 145 West Malvern Rd, 8pm, www.wmsc.org.uk

THE DOLLY SHOW

The Buttermarket, Shrewsbury, 6pm, 07498 966606.

CEILIDH IN ALMELEY

Dancing to Join the Dots. They will guide you through a variety of easy to learn steps and dances, no need to bring a partner. Almeley Village Hall, 7.30pm, bar, £7 from The Bells, 07731 194797, or email almeleyvillagehall@ gmail.com or £8 on the night.

A NIGHT AT THE OPERA

An evening of opera, songs and popular musical theatre hits. Enjoy a gala evening of beautiful arias, duets and ensembles by composers from Bizet to Sondheim, Mozart to Andrew Lloyd Webber, Puccini, Verdi, Wagner and more, performed by professional opera singers. The Regal, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm, 01584 811442.

Sun 2 June

CHORAL EVENSONG

Leominster Priory, 6pm.

MOJAM

Pop, rock, country, folk covers duo. The Grape Vaults, Broad St, Leominster, 3-6pm.

HAY FESTIVAL

Featuring Lyr in concert, unexpected sounds of this genre splicing supergroup, whose members are Poet Laureate Simon Armitage, Patrick Pearson and musican Richard Walters. The Wye Stage, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, £18, www.hayfestival.org

OPEN MIC

Secret Garden, Coldwells Rd, Hereford, 6pm, 07846 308862.

LUKE CONCANNON & STEPHANIE

HOLLENBERG

The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 7.45pm, £15, 01743 234970.

Mon 3 June

CIDER CITY JAZZMEN

The Barrels, St Owen St, Hereford.

BRIMFIELD FOLK CLUB

Brimfield Village Hall, 7.30pm, 07909 290942. Bring drink/glasses.

JAZZ CAFE AT BILL’S KITCHEN

Featuring James Chadwick Duo. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7pm, 01584 878141.

Tues 4 June

SHIREFOLK

Present Those Folk. A partnership forged in the fires of folk music, their songwriting explores love, hope, belonging and the human condition. The Regal, Tenbury Wells, 8pm, 01584 811442.

Thurs 6 June

LEOMINSTER FESTIVAL

‘Leominster by the Sea’. Featuring Tequila & Tarot. Plus talks, walks and much more to be announced. Details www.leominsterfestival.org

WEIRDSHIRE GIG

Featuring Pefkin. The Victory, St Owen’s St, Hereford, £10/£5.

Music Workshops

Fri 10 May YOUTH SAMBA BAND WORKSHOP/COURSE

Join experienced leader Peter Piper in a new Samba band for 9-14 year olds. A fun physical and creative outlet. Suitable for all levels. Every two weeks, 7 sessions £25 or pay £5 per session. Supported by The Dylan Price Foundation. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 4.30-5.30pm, 01588 630321.

Sun 12 May WYE VALLEY STREET BAND WORKSHOP

Make a joyful noise for all players of wind, brass and percussion. Hereford Town Centre, 11am-3pm, free. Part of Wye Valley River Festival, www.wyevalleyriverfest.com

Sat 18 May GATHER ROUND AND SING FOR FUN

With Marion Rowlatt. Baptist Church, Presteigne, 11am. Donations in aid of St Michael’s Hospice. 01544 260466.

Sun 19 May COME & SING & SUP

A Pentecost community event for singers featuring ‘Invocation of the Holy Spirit’ and ‘The Spirit of the Lord’. A hearty supper in the church after the service. St Mary’s Church, Ross-onWye, rehearsal 4pm, service 6pm, supper 7pm, £12.50 for supper, www.rossparishes.uk/music/come-sing

Sunday 19 May SHROPSHIRE HARMONY QUIRE

A monthly session for singers and instrumentalists exploring the lively music of the church gallery choirs. Led by Andy Watts. We welcome visitors and new members (first

session free). Lydbury North Village Hall, SY7 8AU, 2.00 - 5.00pm. wwwshropshireharmonyquire.org.uk.

Tues 21 May SACRED SONG AND DANCE WORKSHOP

The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7.30pm, 01497 821762.

Fri 31 May RAPPING/DJ WORKSHOP

Mark Lofty Loughman founder member of dub dance pioneers ‘Dubmerge’ front man of ‘Last Tree Squad’ and DJ / MC in his own right, has been in the music industry for over 30 years. For ages 14+. Oscars, Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 5pm, 01584 878141.

Sun 2 June SINGING MASTERCLASS

With esteemed vocal coach Bryan Husband. Slots of 25 minutes to work with Bryan on any range of repertoire, musical theatre, jazz, opera, oratorio, all welcome. For singers of all ages at around Grade 5 and above standard. Singers are encouraged to stay for the full Masterclass to watch and learn. The Regal, Tenbury Wells, 10am-3pm, £30 per 25 minute session, £7 observers, 01584 811442.

May & June TREVOR HEAD TRAINING IN MUSICAL INSTRUMENT REPAIR

4 - 6 May - Just Trombone Slides - slide repair and re-alignment, £745. 3 - 7 June - Saxophones Galore! £1280. 24 - 29 June - Woodwind Repair Foundation Course, £1380. Llangunllo. 07971 083089, email trevorhead@btinternet.com

First Sunday of the month SING FOR THE SEASONS

Uplifting ‘natural voice’ harmony singing with Sarah Rowe. Learn glorious songs from around the world. All experience levels welcome, no auditions or performances. Putley Parish Hall, nr. Ledbury. 6-8pm. £7.50 BACS in advance. BOOKING REQUIRED email singfortheseasons@btinternet.com

Third Sunday of month HARMONY TRIBE HEREFORD

Fantastic new ‘natural voice’ harmony for adults and accompanied teens with Sarah Rowe, singing wonderful songs from around the world. No auditions, reading music or performances. United Reformed Church, Hampton Dene Rd, Hereford. 6-8pm. £9 BACS in advance. BOOKING REQUIRED email harmonytribe@btinternet.com

Mondays, term time only THE MERE SINGERS

An open-access mixed voice, adult choir singing original and traditional acapella songs. No need to read music. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, details email Mary Keith maryskeith@aol.com

Mondays CRAVEN ARMS MALE VOICE CHOIR

All ages welcome singing a broad repertoire of traditional and modern songs. Practice at The Craven Arms Community Centre, 7.30pm. Martin on 01694 722500.

Mondays, term time only LIVE WIRE MUSIC MONDAYS

An opportunity to play songs with other musicians who are just starting out. Explore creating your own musical parts all the way from a riff to a whole song. Rehearse covers. Ages 11-21. Close House, Hereford, 4-6pm.

Email lisa@encore-enterprises.com

Monday BRECON TOWN BAND REHEARSALS

Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7pm, 07779 390954.

Monday SINGING TOTS Under 1’s, 1pm-1.30pm, parent social 1.30-2pm. Over 1’s 2-2.30pm, £5 per session. The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.

Monday YOUTH CHOIR The Courtyard, Hereford, 6.30pm-7.25pm, £26 per month, 01432 340555.

Monday BANDAMANIA Bright and breezy traditional and original music. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne. Mondays at 7.30pm, Sue Harris 01547 550158.

Monday CORVEDALE CHOIR Community choir led by Ros Crouch. Diddlebury Village Hall 7.30-9.30pm. 01584 547385 or ros.crouch@ gmail.com

Monday ADULT CHOIR WITH LG DANCE The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm-8.25pm, £26 per month, 01432 340555.

Monday GARRICK SINGERS For over 55s, no prior experience of singing. The Courtyard, Hereford, 2-3.30pm, £5 per session, lisa@encore-enterprises.com.

Monday REGAL COMMUNITY CHOIR

All abilities and adults of all ages welcome. Singing popular and traditional songs, led by Pete Thorogood. Regal, Tenbury Wells, 6-7pm, £5 per session, wwwregaltenbury.co.uk

Tuesday BLUE HILLS CHOIR Small daytime choir singing classical music led by Ros Crouch. Diddlebury Village Hall 10-12noon. 01584 547385 or ros. crouch@ gmail.com

Tuesday DOLAU MIXTURES Mixed choir. Dolau Community Hall, Llandrindod Wells, 8pm, 01597 851427.

Tuesday LUNCHTIME UPLIFT SINGING SESSIONS

Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 12pm-1.30pm, £6.50/£6, 07723 016837.

Tuesdays SAMBA BRECON Sue on 07792 165481 or Gill on 01497 821631. 7-9pm, VH, near Brecon.

Tuesdays LEOMINSTER COMMUNITY CHOIR

Liv is leading us in learning uplifting songs. World music, jazz, folk, all in the mix. Come and have an inspiring sing, 7pm-8.30pm at Leominster Community Centre. ffi 01568 369074 or email: lccatlcc@myphone.coop

Tuesdays term time only

LIVEWIRE SESSIONS

Hereford Town Hall, 5-7pm. A drop-in for anybody interested in music. Whether you’ve never picked up an instrument before or classically trained or not. Explore different song/lyric writing methods, a take on covers, music production, rap, development & recording. Ages 11-21. Information email lisa@encore-enterprises.com

Tuesday WHITTON VOICES Mixed community choir. Traditional, world and original songs. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 7.30pm. Call Sue Harris 01547 550158.

Wednesday VETERANS MILITARY CHOIR The Courtyard, Hereford, 10am-11am, free, booking required, jlowry@ encore-enterprises.com

Wednesdays fortnightly PLAY IT BY EAR

Learn tunes by ear and then enjoy playing them together! The summer term will include some favourite tunes arranged for a multi-instrument band. The Pilgrim Centre, Craven Arms, 7.30pm. Kitty Greenwood: folkfiddleteacher@gmail.com 01584 841564

Wednesday LUDLOW LARKS COMMUNITY CHOIR Led by Polly Bolton. Songs from around the world. Ludlow Women’s Centre, 7.30pm-9pm. 01584 823604 or info@oak-barn.co.uk or www.jollypages.co.uk/larks

Wednesday ROCKSPRING COMMUNITY CHOIR Rockspring Community Centre, Ludlow. 01584 529053. Wednesdays CASTLE VOICES Community choir, songs from around the globe. Town Hall, Bishop’s Castle, 7pm. Sue Harris 01547 550158.

Wednesdays (online session only) SINGING FOR LUNG HEALTH GROUP Specifically for people who suffer from progressive lung diseases, these sessions help you breathe better, reduce stress and have fun. Online session only. 11am, email lisa@encore-enterprises.com for information.

Thursday CLUN SINGERS Informal community choir, traditional and original songs taught by ear. 10am in High Town Hall, Clun. Sue Harris 01547 550158.

Thursday (Term time) MUSIC TOTS LUDLOW Music activities for children aged 0-4 years. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 9.30am-10.15am for 0-2 year olds. 10.45am-11.30am for 2-4 year olds, £5 per session. Contact Gersom 07531 120951.

Every Thursday (Term time) DAWN CHORUS Sing along at any ability. Just singing for fun and wellbeing. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 8.15am-9am, £6 per session, no need to book. Contact Gersom 075311 20951.

Thursday BELLA A CAPPELLA All-female 4-part close harmony singing group. Oscars, Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7.15-9.45pm, email aimoevo@hotmail.co.uk

Thursday CANTORION LLANDRINDOD A non auditioned mixed voice choir early and classical music. Rehearsals currently in Holy Trinity Church, Llandrindod Wells. 7.30pm-9.15pm. www.cantorion-llandrindod.org 01597 810601

Thursday EDGE CHAMBER CHOIR Auditioned chamber choir led by Ros Crouch, Ludlow Methodist Church, 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Contact Ros Crouch ros.crouch@gmail.com

Thursday PRESTEIGNE POP CHOIR Contact John Hymas for details: 07969 440183, john@johnhymas.com

First Thursdays BLACK HILL TUNE CLUB 12.30-3.30pm at the Dog Inn, Ewyas Harold. New members welcome, 07891 640005.

Every Friday WELLSPRINGS Song-writing course, open to anyone over 18 who would like to improve their mental wellbeing. For more information email lisa@encore-enterprises.com

Friday LITTLE HEREFORD VOICES COMMUNITY CHOIR

We are a non-audition choir formed 12 years ago with 25+ mixed voices. Rehearsing at Little Hereford Village Hall, 7.30pm- 9.15pm. Subscriptions £3.50 per session paid termly, first trial session free. Broad repertoire (usually 3 & 4 parts) – all welcome. Info: term dates etc: lhvoices.wix.com/ home Facebook: @LittleHerefordVoices

Friday SINGING FOR HEALTH AND HAPPINESS

The Courtyard, Hereford, 2-3pm, £5 per session, pay on door (cash), 01432 340555.

Friday BUZZY BEATS! A fun morning for the under 5s. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 10.30am-11.30am, £7, 01743 234970.

Friday CRAVEN ARMS SAMBA CIRCLE

Craven Arms Community Centre.10.30am - 11.15am. Regularly during term time with some holiday sessions. Join our friendly group to learn traditional djembe rhythms from Africa and samba rhythms from Brazil - Adults £5 (children accompanying their parents can join in with holiday sessions - £1, second child free). Enquiries carol@mkgriffs.plus.com

Friday FAMILY MUSIC MAKERS For parents and toddlers 12.30-2pm, £4 per adult and child pair, under 1s free. Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.

Sessions Back Next Month

ADD A BAND - Real instrument backing to your own music. Perfect for singer songwriters etc. Studio near Newtown. www.addaband.co.uk, 07515 401635.

APPLEBY STONE Live acoustic duo/trio, guitar, flute, saxophones, voices, double bass, jazz, folk, R&B, pop, many originals, perfect for private and public events. applebystone.com 07979 542 449.

BAGPIPES Authentic Highland music for your formal event or gathering from international piper Keith Wellings. Keith is a former British diplomat bringing Scotland’s music to festivals, theatres, balls, weddings and funerals. Contact by phone 07580 389903, email keiththepiper@gmail.com facebook keith.wellings instagram keiththepiper

BANDAMANIA Community band playing wild and wonderful traditional music. Perfect for ceilidhs, parties and all sorts of local events. Sue Harris 01547 550158 sumarieharris@btinternet.com

BEST FOOT CEILIDH BAND The hottest dance band on the borders + caller. Available for weddings, barn dances and parties. Contact: 07969 440183 or john@johnhymas. com

GREY WOLF is a 4-piece, well established, popular Americana/ Old-time folk band from the Welsh Marches. We play banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin, dulcimer and double bass alongside fine vocal harmony singing. The band has headlined several of the UK’s Old Time Music and Dance Festivals, performed on radio, at folk clubs, festivals, private parties and has featured at music and literary venues throughout the UK. Traditional, thoughtful and very entertaining, we are renowned for the rapport that we establish with our audiences. WEB : greywolffolk.com

Contact : Jim 01584 810000. Email banjojim.allen@gmail. com

HOT CLIMATE Ultimate party band, best 6-piece line up ever. For top musical entertainment at your party/ wedding/festival or corporate function. Book now! New footage on www.hotclimate.co.uk. Contact Charlie 01568 613895 or mobile 07702 528088 anytime!

LITTLE RUMBA This is a band that will entertain and delight any audience that has its wits about it and has an ear for beautiful melodies infectious beats and songs that tell stories. From Winchcombe Live “Absolutely fantastic evening from you guys tonight. We had so many positive comments from the audience; very gratifying! Great musical talent, great humour, variety, and warmth of performance.” Contact Jacqui Savage 07966 943314 Email –jaxbass.xs@btinternet.com http://www.littlerumba.com

THE LUDLOW JAZZ COLLECTIVE Local Quartet/Quintet with singer if required, playing smooth sounds of well-known standards, Latin and blues. Available for all types of events and celebrations. Contact Paul Brooks 07980 822014. pppbrooks@gmail. com

MIDNIGHT MAYHEM A covers band ready to kickstart any event. Performing female influenced rock and pop. So if you have a birthday, wedding or event get in touch to see how we can meet your requirements. Call or text 07807 531151. Or find us on Facebook or instagram.

MELOMANICS A wacky, Shropshire-based Duo with an amazingly dynamic sound, playing their eclectic and cosmopolitan repertoire with engaging humour and infectious energy (sustainable). Far more than just great music. And stilts if appropriate. Find out how much fun a ceilidh can be with Tim calling and playing. Ideal for parties, weddings, fund-raising events, festivals, shows, pubs, restaurants, etc. Scottish, Irish and French-themed specialities (Timoléon pour vos soirées francaises). For more info call Tim on 01743 719438, 07835 928069, or Rich on 07594 636828. Email: tim@melomanics.co.uk Website: www.melomanics.co.uk

NICK AND JANE – The Poptastic duo bring you the greatest hits of the 60’s, 70’s and more. Great harmonies and infectious enthusiasm to make your event a memorable success. Perfect for parties, pubs, festivals and weddings. Facebook @nickandjane email: nickandjaneH@gmail.com or call Jane on 07512 368433.

PRESS GANGERS A shanty band from Presteigne - this nine man crew of singers and musicians perform a mix of sea shanties and some Irish songs with rousing harmonies encouraging audience participation. Enquiries/bookings - text/call 07980 785105.

THE RAGTIME JUG ORCHESTRA A roots string-band duo recreating the sounds of the early 20th century America, playing a good-time mix of blues, skiffle and Americana music. We like to get audiences involved! Available for festival, events, parties, folk clubs, pubs and bars; performance presentations and workshops for all occasions too. Contact: John; 07751 829109. Web: www.ragtimejug.co.uk Email: info@ragtimejug.co.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ ragtimejugorchestra

RHYTHM THIEVES Funky, folky and fun. Firm favourites at festivals, pubs, parties and events around the Midlands and beyond, Rhythm Thieves are a lively must-see band who deliver an unforgettable and highly entertaining night out. “Full of fire and enthusiasm” Mike Harding, BBC Radio 2 “Great, super, lovely - our resident band” Genevieve Tudor. BBC Radio Midlands Folk Show. “If they don’t make you smile, you’re probably dead.” Wheaton Aston Folk Festival Tel: 01568 770 134, e-mail rhythmthieves@hotmail.com

SILVER BRANCH (Ceilidh and Concert Band).

CEILIDH BAND with caller. Available for weddings/ birthday parties/fund raisers, etc. For photos/videos please see our Facebook page. For further enquiries, ring David on 01981 540832 or Anna on 07980 961187.

SILVER BRANCH (UN-CALLED FOR) - Five piece cutting edge instrumental Folk Band. Concerts/gigs.

SIR DANCELOT 4/5 piece ceilidh/twmpath band with caller. Far and away the best exponents of traditional dance music of the British Isles and beyond for miles around and leagues beneath. Concertina, mandolin, fiddles, whistles, cittern, jews harp... Available for weddings, parties and public events. For information and bookings, contact: Matt 01686 412 753 or 07843 440 789. www.sirdancelot.co.uk

THE CARDBOARD BOX THIEVES A three piece music band based in Builth Wells. Songs accompanied by accordion, banjo and guitar. Let us entertain you with a selection of our own songs handcrafted and presented as musical stories. 07966 401731. See more on https://facebook.com/CBThieves

STRAY AWAY Stomping good ceilidhs for all occasions. S Powys area. Tel 01874 676155 or 623781, or email afarley463@gmail.com

THE CHERRYSTONES are Aly (whistles, flute, accordion, vocals), Matt (bass, foot drum, vocals) and Dave (guitar, bouzouki, mandolin, vocals) who bring you a mix of original and traditional folk songs and tunes. From thoughtful, well-crafted songs to infectious uptempo Irish whistle tunes, we will warm your heart and stir your souls and soles! Contact: Dave 07817 220016, dgand2@btinternet.com. Find us here Facebook.com The Cherrystones. Website coming soon!

TOMMY MILLS & PEDRO BROWN DUO Acoustic guitar and vocals, percussion, double bass and sax. Songs from Paul Simon, James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, Sting, David Bowie and much more. We can also play a set of our own songs for those occasions. 07811 2755856.

WHISKEY RIVER is a 5/6 piece electric Americana band that play swamp blues, Cajun, Zydeco and good country music to set the dance floor rocking. To suit smaller venues and smaller budgets, pruned down acoustic versions of the band are available as “The Whiskey River Quartet”, “The Whiskey River Trio” or as a Duo [“The Whiskey River Boys”]. Laissez les bon temps rouler!! Contact Martin, phone: 07846 669890, 01432 342018. Email: martin@whiskeyriver.co.uk. Website: www.whiskeyriver.co.uk

BROADsheep

Band

Directory ONLY £45 FOR THE WHOLE YEAR

Just post the details of your band (around 40 words) with a cheque for £45 payable to Broad Sheep and post to: The Fred Bulmer Centre, Wall Street, Hereford, HR1 3RQ

Just call Clare on 07786 131159 or email: info@broadsheep.com

DON’T FORGET... if you have any gigs in the area, email/phone by the 15th of the preceding month for FREE LISTINGS.

VENUES

ALBERT HALL, Ithon Rd, Llandrindod Wells

0300 102 4255

ASSEMBLY ROOMS, Mill Street, Ludlow 01584 878141

BARRELS, St Owen Street, Hereford 01432 274968

BASKERVILLE ARMS, Clyro, near Hay-on-Wye 01497 820670.

BASKERVILLE HALL HOTEL, Clyro Court, near Hay-on-Wye 01497 820033.

BELL HOTEL, Commercial St, Newtown 01686 625540

BELL INN, Etnam St, Leominster 01568 616811

THE BRIDGE HOTEL, Tenbury Wells 01584 810434

THE BRIDGE, Ludlow 01584 872963

BLACK LION, Bridge St, Hereford, 01432 266000

BOROUGH THEATRE, Abergavenny 01873 850805

CARAD, East St, Rhayader, 01597 810192

CENTRE CELF, Tremont Rd, Llandrindod Wells 01597 822777

CHARLTON ARMS, Ludlow, 01584 872813

THE CLIFFE AT DINHAM, Ludlow 01584 872063

CONQUEST THEATRE, Bromyard, 01885 488575

THE COURTYARD, Edgar St, Hereford. 01432 340555

THE DUKES ARMS, Presteigne 01544 267318

DUN COW, Shrewsbury 01743 356408

THE EXCHANGE, Newtown 01686 621814.

THE GLOBE AT HAY, Hay-on-Wye 01497 821762

THE GOLDEN CROSS INN, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford 01432 880274.

GORDON BENNETTS BAR, St Peter’s Square, Hereford, 01432 360250.

GRAPE VAULTS, Broad St, Leominster 01568 611404.

THE HARP INN, Glasbury-on-Wye 01497 847373

THE HERDSMAN, Widemarsh St, Hereford, 01432 277330

HOPE & ANCHOR, Rope Walk, Wye St, Ross-on-Wye. 01989 563003.

HUNDRED HOUSE INN, Purslow, 01588 660541

KNIGHTON & DISTRICT COMMUNITY CENTRE, Knighton 07751 221487.

LEFT BANK, Bridge St, Hereford 01432357753

LICHFIELD VAULTS, Church St, Hereford. 01432 266821

LION BALLROOM, Broad St, Leominster. 01568 612277

LUDLOW BREWING COMPANY, The Railway Shed, Ludlow 01584 873291

MARKET THEATRE, Ledbury 07967 517125

THE MALTHOUSE, Ironbridge, 01952 433712

MINER’S ARMS, Priest Weston 01938 561352

NELSON INN, Ludlow 01584 872908

OAKENGATES THEATRE, Telford. 01952 619020

THE OLD MILL, High Street, Llanidloes 01686 412008

THE OXFORD ARMS, Duke St, Kington 01544 230322

PAVILION MID WALES, Llandrindod Wells 01597 258118

REGAL, Tenbury Wells 01584 811442

ROSE & CROWN, Tenbury Wells, 01584 811336

ROYAL FOUNTAIN, Cleobury Mortimer 01299 272720

THEATR BRYCHEINIOG, Canal Wharf, Brecon 01874 611622

THE HAFREN, Llanidloes Road, Newtown 01686 948100

THEATRE SEVERN, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281

THE TOWN HALL, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630023

THREE TUNS, Bishop’s Castle. 01588 638797

TOWN HALL, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630023

THE VICTORY, 88 St Owen St, Hereford 01432 274998

VOLUNTEER, Harold St, Hereford 01432 276189.

WHITEHORSE INN, The Square, Clun. 01588 640305.

WHITE SWAN, Eardisland, 01544 388577

WYESIDE ARTS CENTRE, Builth Wells, 01982 552555

PERFORMANCE

Thurs 2 May

SHERLOCK’S EXCELLENT ADVENTURE

OUR STAR THEATRE COMPANY present their acclaimed comedy. This riotous spoof is taken on by four actors, minimal furnishings and a ton of jolly-good fun! Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £15, under 16s £12, 01600 772467.

Thurs 2 - Sat 4 May

OUR HOUSE

In this romantic comedy, we follow how Joe Casey’s troublesome actions influence his family and friends, after police pursue him. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, £19, 01743 281281.

Sat 4 May

THE RED DRESS ABOUT THEATRE COMPANY. With small-scale puppets and props, The Red Dress is an intimate piece of theatre featuring a stunning set, choreographed to an evocative soundtrack. For audiences aged over 6 years. The Burton Hotel, Mill St, Kington, three performances, times to be confirmed, performance lasts 30 minutes, £5, www. marchesmakes.co.uk Part of Marches Makers Festival.

Sat 4 May

EDWARD DERBYSHIRE - SHAKESPEARE BETWEEN THE SHEETS

Nicholas Bottom has always dreamt of being a performer. The timeless words of Shakespeare, interspersed with piano classics, told and played live in this one-person show. Willow Globe, Llanwrthwl, Llandrindod Wells, 3pm & 7pm, £14, £7, family £35, 01597 811487, www.shakespearelink.org.uk

Tues 7 - Sat 11 May

LIFE OF PI

Based on the best selling book by Yann Martel, the Olivier-award-winning West End phenomenon embarks on its biggest show yet. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, £53-£32.50, 01743 281281.

Wed 8 May

PEPPER & HONEY

Ana, a young Croatian woman, poses as she settles in the UK. As she focuses on life in this new land, she is haunted by the voice of her grandma, calling her to stay true to national identity and yearning for Ana to come home. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.45pm, 01432 340555.

Wed 8 May

WELCOME TO MY WORLD OF COLOUR

THEATRE WILDCATS is an inclusive theatre group for adults with learning disabilities. The world is grey, the world has no song, yet Luna dreams in colour. Join Luna on her adventures as she breaks down barriers, forms friendships and brings joy to the world. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £7, 01874 611622.

Sat 18 May

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING ERNEST

PANTALOONS infuse Oscar Wilde’s witty words with snappy new songs giving his perennially popular play an hilarious contemporary twist. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7.30pm, £15, students £9, 07967 517125.

Thurs 23 - Sat 25 May

CHESHIRE CATS

CONQUEST PRODUCTIONS. The play is a comic tribute to all those who participate in and Marshall the Moon walk and other charity event walking everywhere. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, £15, 01885 488575.

Thurs 23 May

THE OLIVE BOY

You’re 15 years old, struggling through school and coming to terms with the early stages of adolescence. You get dealt yet another devastating blow. But this time, it’s worse. Your mum’s passed away... The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.45pm, 01432 340555.

Fri 24 May

A MAGICAL CABARET

Featuring The Great Baldini. The Left Bank Village, Bridge St, Hereford, 7.30pm, £12, 01432 357753.

The Olive Boy

The Red Dress

Fri 24 May

MARCEL LUCONT’S CABARET FANTASTIQUE

A luscious plate of the finest performers from the world of cabaret. Featuring Rob Deering, Sara Twister and Jon Udry. Wye Stage, Hay-on-Wye, 9pm, £20. Part of Hay Festival, www.hayfestival.org

Sat 25 May

UNVERSED - BECKIS COOPER

Newly printed and the hottest publication in town, all the plays exist together for the very first time. There’s only one problem: the parts are all too out of reach for women to play on the public stage. Be part of the rehearsal as Antonia gives herself permission to speak the verse and explore the profession of being a woman - both onstage and off. Willow Globe, Llanwrthwl, Llandrindod Wells, 7pm, £14, £7, family £35, 01597 811487, www.shakespearelink.org.uk

Wed 29 May

THE DAD’S ARMY RADIO SHOW

Two actors, two microphones, over 25 characters and lots of sound effects! Three episodes of the popular sitcom, adapted for radio for the very first time. Featuring ‘The Love of Three Oranges’, ‘The Miser’s Hoard’ and ‘The Making of Private Pike’. The Hafren, Newtown, 7.30pm, £19-£17, 01686 948100.

Wed 29 & Thurs 30 May

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE

HOTBUCKLE invites us to enter the world of The Bennetts in this fast-paced, multi-role playing adaptation. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £19.50, schools £11.50, 01743 281281.

Thurs 30 May

LITERARY DEATH MATCH

A groundbreaking take on the written and spoken word, part literary event, part comedy show, part game show. Literary Death Match brings together four established and emerging writers to compete in an edge-of-your-seat read-off critiqued by celebrity judges and concluded by a slapstick showdown. Presented by hosts Suzanne Azzopardi and Hattie Williams and featuring Jay Blades and Viv Groskop. Meadow Stage, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, £15. Part of Hay Festival, www.hayfestival.org

Fri 31 May - Sun 2 June

OLIVER

GET YOUR WIGLE ON present Oliver, a heart-warming theatrical masterpiece, suitable for all. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 2pm & 7pm, £24 - £19.50, 01743 281281.

Mon 3 June

PSYCHIC SALLY

The nation’s favourite psychic is back on tour, as she continues to bring mediumship into the 21st century. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £25.50, 01600 772467.

Fri 7 - Sun 9 June

TWELFTH NIGHT

WILLOW GLOBE THEATRE COMPANY. One of Shakespeare’s best loved plays and sunniest comedies. Full of music, merriment, misconceptions and madness. Set in fairytale Illyria, a ship is wrecked but love is in the air... Willow Globe, Llanwrthwl, Llandrindod Wells, 7pm, 3pm on Sunday, £14, £7, family £35, 01597 811487, www.shakespearelink.org.uk

MUSICAL THEATRE & OPERA

Wed 1 - Sat 4 May

OPERATION JULIE

A rock musical. The true story of Wales’ biggest ever drugs bust. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, Sat 2pm & 7.30pm, £35/£30, 01874 611622.

Sat 11 May

THE MUSICAL MASQUERADE

MA STAGE SCHOOL. A showcase from Dance, Matilda, Annie, Chicago and a sneaky peek of the next show, ‘Gusto’. Combining musical theatre and dance students. The Hafren, Newtown, 7.30pm, £14, children £10, 01686 948100.

Sun 19 May

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST

PANTALOONS. This energetic and musical production from the critically acclaimed company, infuses Wilde’s witty words with snappy songs. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 4pm, £17, 01743 281281.

Sat 25 & Sun 26 May

LES MISERABLES - SCHOOL EDITION

CURTAIN CALL THEATRE COMPANY return with this epic tale of broken dreams and passion, presented by the best young local talent. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, £19.50, 01743 281281.

Mon 27 May

HADESTOWN: ANAIS MITCHELL AND GUESTS

Hadestown creator and members of the UK cast introduce us to the musical which recently opened on London’s West End and perform excerpts. Mitchell shares stories and answers questions about the show. Global Stage, Hay-on-Wye, 9pm, £28. Part of Hay Festival, www.hayfestival.org

Mon 27 & Tues 28 May

THE LITTLE MERMAID JR

GET YOUR WIGLE ON presents an enchanting, full of colour and toe tapping show perfect for younger children. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 12pm, 3.30pm, 6.30pm/7pm, £17.50/£16.50, 01743 281281.

Thurs 30 May - Sat 1 June

OLIVER JR

LUDWIG THEATRE ARTS present a spectacular show full of the classic songs. The Courtyard, Hereford, 2pm & 7pm, 01432 340555.

Thurs 30 May - Sun 2 June

LIONEL BART’S OLIVER!

BRECON LITTLE THEATRE. Watch this musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic novel spring to life, full of classic award winning songs. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, various times, £16, 01874 611622.

CHILDREN’S THEATRE

Sat 18 May

GROOVING WITH PIRATES

A swashbuckling adventure with Groove Baby as it sails the seas in this exciting, jazz and funk fuelled show for ages 3-7 year olds and their grown-up crews! A tale of friendship, loyalty and a magic chest. The Courtyard, Hereford, 11am & 2pm, 01432 340555.

Sat 25 May

JACK & THE BEANS TALK

Jack likes to talk to the birds, his cow and anyone who will listen. Imagine his surprise when he swaps his cow for some magic beans and starts to hear whispering in the breeze and a giant rumble in the sky... Suitable for ages 3-8 years. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, various times, £8.50, 01873 850805.

Tues 28 May

MORGAN & WEST: MASSIVE MAGIC SHOW

A massive magic show for children. Expect gawps, gasps and guffaws in this relentlessly funny and fantastical magic filled extravaganza. The Courtyard, Hereford, 2pm, 01432 340555.

DRAMA WORKSHOPS

Tues 21 & Wed 22 May

TALK AWAY DON’T WALK AWAY

The Courtyard’s award-winning mental health awareness project for young people. Using drama, practical exercises and games, children explore what mental health is. An opportunity for young people to share their artistic responses to the workshops, through drama, dance, music or film. The Courtyard, 5.30pm, 01432 340555.

COURTYARD THEATRE, HEREFORD

Sat - Junior Youth Theatre, Courtyard Kids 9.30am-10am, £67 per term. Year 3: 10.15am-11am. Year 4: 11am11.45am. Year 5: 12-12/45pm. Year 6: 12.45-1.30pm, (£68.50 per term). Year 7: 2.30-3.30pm. Year 8: 3.455.15pm (£70 per term). Thurs - LG Drama Classes, Mini Musicals for Reception - Year 3, 5pm, £28 per month. Thurs - LG Drama Classes, Junior Musical Theatre for Years 4-9, 6pm, £28 per month. Thurs - LG Drama Classes, Senior Musical Theatre for ages 14-18, 7pm, £36 per month.Fri - Year 9: 5-6.30pm, £70 per term. Wed - Intermediate Youth Theatre for Year 10 & 11, 5.30-7pm, £72 per term. Fri - Senior Youth Theatre for Year 12+, 7-9pm, £75 per term. Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.

COMMUNITY YOUTH THEATRES

The Conquest, Bromyard. Mon - Juniors, Year 1-6: 5pm, £41 per term. Intermediates & Seniors, Year 7+: 6pm, £48 per term. The Phoenix Theatre, Ross-on-Wye. Sat - Phoenix Kids, ages 4-7, 9.30am, £41 per term. Juniors Group 1 for ages 8+, 10.30am. Juniors Group 2 for ages 8+, 11.45am, £45 per term. Market Theatre, Ledbury. Mon - Intermediates, Year 7-9: 7.30pm, £41 per term. Seniors, Year 10+: 8.30pm, £45 per term. Details email takepart@ courtyard.org.uk or 01432 346526.

ASSEMBLY ROOMS, LUDLOW Sat (term time only)

- Ludwig Theatre Arts for ages 7-17, 2-4pm, contact takepart@ludwigtheatrearts.com Assembly Rooms, Ludlow

THEATR IEUENTID / BRYCHEINIOG YOUTH THEATRE

With weekly sessions tailored to suit the needs of each year group, from 4 years and up. Mondays 3.45pm4.45pm Roundabout, Reception & Years 1 & 2.

Wednesdays 5pm - 6pm Junior Youth, Years 3,4 & 5. Wednesdays 6pm - 7pm Junior Youth, Years 6,7 & 8. Thursdays 8.30pm - 10pm Senior Youth, Years 9, 10 & 11, 16 - 25. Call 01874 611622, www.brycheiniog.co.uk

Tuesdays YOUTH CAFE A safe place where young people can meet and share creative activites including music, drama and films. For ages 8-16 years, free. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 01743 234970

Tuesdays YOUTH THEATRE For 7-14 year-olds after school. Ledbury Market Theatre, 01432 383663.

Wednesdays KINGTON YOUTH THEATRE Kington

Primary School. Wed - Junior 7-11 years, 4-5.30pm. Intermediate 11+ 5.30-7pm. £42 per term, 01432 340555.

Wednesdays Fortnightly HAVE A GO SHAKESPEARE

The Hanging Gardens, Llanidloes, 2-4pm, check www. shakespearelink.org.uk or 01587 811487 for details.

Thursdays (term time) SHROPSHIRE YOUTH THEATRE

Seniors, 7-9.30pm, 14-25 years. All welcome. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury. www.shropshireyouththeatre.co.uk

Thursdays IMPULSIVE THEATRE COMPANY For ages 13-19. The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury, 5-6.45pm, 07916 277928.

Thursdays Fortnightly HAVE A GO SHAKESPEARE

Willow Globe, Llanwrthwl, Llandrindod Wells, 2-4.30pm, check www.shakespearelink.org.uk or 01587 811487 for details.

Thursdays Fortnightly (term time) HAVE A GO SHAKESPEARE All welcome, 10.30am-1pm. Wyeside, Builth Wells, info@shakespearelink.org.uk. 01587 811487.

Saturdays (term time) SHROPSHIRE YOUTH THEATRE

Beginners 9.30am-10.45am, 6-8 year olds. Juniors 11am-1pm, 9-12 year olds. The Hive, Shrewsbury, www.shropshireyouththeatre.co.uk

Sundays (term time) REGAL SCHOOL OF CREATIVE ARTS

Theatre training to the young people of Tenbury Wells and surrounding areas. Suitable for ages 7-18. Regal, Tenbury Wells, 10am-1pm, www.regaltenbury.co.uk

Visit Ledbury’s purpose built, intimate theatre with comfortable seats, bar and a warm welcome, for a great programme of original drama, music, cinema and live screenings - see listings for what’s on www.TheMarketTheatre.com

Poetry & Storytelling

Sat 4 - Mon 6 May

MARCHES MAKERS FESTIVAL

Sat - Local children’s authors sharing their books with scheduled reading throughout the day with craft activities all free for children to join in. Sun - A local Storyteller to entertain the children. The Lion Cafe and Hub, 52 Bridge St, Kington, open 10am-4pm. www.marchesmakers.co.uk

Thurs 23 May - Sun 2 June

HAY FESTIVAL

Leading poets share new work and old favourites: the UK Poet Laureate Simon Armitage, Clare Hammond and Tama Matheson explore the scandalous life of Lord Byron through performance, Clive Hicks-Jenkins; Lemn Sissay, Hollie McNish, Jackie Kay and more. Hay-on-Wye. Full details, www.hayfestival.org

Thurs 30 May

MUSIC FOR BOOKS

Come and read aloud a few pages from your favouite book or poem, whilst house band, The Bookmarks provide improvised live music to match your words. Bring your own book, pluck one from our pile or just come and listen, all welcome. Hay Parish Hall, 5pm-11pm, £3, bar. Instagram: @mrpaulcrossley

Fri 31 May

THE PITMEN POETS

A night of songs and stories, laced with North East humour and humanity. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £28.50, 01743 281281.

Comedy

Wed 1 May

RUSSELL KANE: HYPERACTIVE

Whirlwind, Fitbit-breaking comedian, presenter, actor and author. High-energy, high-octane and hyper-active! The Courtyard, Hereford, 8pm, 01432 340555.

Thurs 2 May

ANDY PARSONS

‘Bafflingly Optimistic’. A brand new show. The Regal, Tenbury Wells, 01584 811442.

Thurs 2 & Fri 3 May

RUBY WAX

Ruby Wax’s rawest, darkest, funniest and most compelling stage show yet. 2 May - Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £28.50, 01743 281281. 3 May - The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

Sat 4 May

COUNT ARTHUR STRONG

A night never to be forgotten in part-one of his farewell tour. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £26, 01743 281281.

Sat 4 May

RIA LINA: RIAWAKENING

In the aftermath of a global pandemic, comedian and scientist, Ria Lina sees the world differently. Fearless, provocative and very funny. For ages 16+. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7.30pm, £16, 01952 728911.

Sun 5 May

SIMON EVANS: HAVE WE MET?

Simon finds that he has still not overcome the more daily challenges of remembering what he came upstairs for and who these grown-ups are that live with him.

Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 8pm, £17, 01600 772467.

Wed 8 May

JAKE LAMBERT: THE SUNSHINE KID

After supporting Michael McIntyre’s worldwide tour, Jake Lambert embarks on his first national tour.

Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £16, 01743 281281.

Thurs 9 May

COMEDY HOTSPOT IN SHREWSBURY

Featuring Jon Pearson, Philip Simon, Sam Serrano and JJ Whitehead. The Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 6.30pm, 07498 966606.

Fri 10 May

BEN NICKLESS

Britain’s Got Talent finalist returns for an evening of hilarious comedy and uncanny vocal impressions.

Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £20, 01743 281281.

Fri 10 & Sat 11 May

LUDLOW SPRING FESTIVAL COMEDY

10 May - Featuring Philip Simon, MC and support from Louie Green, Kevin Daniel and Paul ‘Silky’ White.

11 May - Featuring Philip Simon, MC and support from Louie Green, Jacob Nussey and Paul ‘Silky’ White.

Ludlow Castle, 6-8.30pm, www.ludlowspringfestival.co.uk

Fri 10 & Fri 24 May

GRIFF RHYS JONES: THE CAT’S PYJAMAS

Join Griff as he shares more funny observations and comic stories. No theme. The show always varies as Griff rambles on the developing national permacrisis. Age. Family. Fraud. Nostalgia and more.

10 May - The Courtyard, Hereford, 8pm, 01432 340555 24 May - Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 8pm, £24, 01600 772467.

Sat 11 May

LEFT BANK COMEDY CLUB

FARCICAL COMEDY features Jarred Christmas, Sol Bernstein, Morgan Rees and MC James Ryan. The Left Bank Village, Bridge St, Hereford, 7.30pm, £15, 01432 357753.

Wed 15 May

PUNT AND DENNIS

Older but not much wiser, Hugh Dennis and Steve Punt are back on tour for the first time in 10 years. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £32, 01743 281281.

Thurs 16 & Sat 25 May

NURSE GEORGIE CARROLL: SISTA FLO 2.0

As seen on Britain’s Got Talent 2023, winner of ‘Best Comedy Show’ at the Adelaide Fringe Festival and sell-out season at Edinburgh Fringe. 16 May - The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555. 25 May - Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £22.50, 01600 772467.

Fri 17 May

COMEDY NIGHT

Featuring Jon Pearson, Christian Reilly, Pete Phillipson and Nick Clarke. For ages 18+. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 8pm, £16, 01584 878141.

Sat 18 May

ALFIE MOORE

Star of BBC Radio 4, Alfie Moore’s natural comedic performance shines in this offbeat and hilarious show. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £22, 01743 281281.

Sat 18 May

COMEDY NIGHT

Featuring Andy White, Gilly Webb, Huw Davies, Roger Swift and MC, Demitris Deech. Pavilion Mid Wales, Llandrindod Wells, 7.30pm, 01597 258118, www.pavilionmidwales.org.uk

Sat 18 May

THE VERY BEST OF TOMMY COOPER

This hilarious one-man show recaptures the mayhem and misfiring magic of one of Britain’s best loved entertainers. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

Wed 22 May

RICH HALL

Fresh on the heels of his critically acclaimed memoirs, Montana’s transatlantic messenger returns with knife edge observations. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £19, 01743 281281.

Thurs 23 May - Sun 2 June

HAY FESTIVAL

Headline comedians include Jon Richardson and the Futurenauts, Robin Ince, Dead Ringers, BBC Radio 4: Loose Ends with Clive Anderson and guests, Blindboy Boatclub, Helen Lederer and Doon Mackichan, Stuart Goldsmith, Ania Magliano and Ahir Shah, Marcus Brigstocke, Josh Berry, Shaparak Horsandi, Laura Lexx and Lou Sanders, Sophie Hagen, Garth Marenghi, Dom Joly and Danny Wallace, Bob Cryer and Miriam Margolyes in conversation, Adam Kay, Angela Barns, Nish Kumar, Julian Clary, Ruby Wax and Sara Pascoe, plus many more. Hay-on-Wye. Full details, www.hayfestival.org

Thurs 23 & Fri 24 May

JULIAN CLARY: A FISTFUL OF CLARY

Julian Clary is fixing to saddle up and head out for his 2024 UK Tour. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £31, 01743 281281.

Fri 24 - Mon 27 May

HOW THE LIGHT GETS IN

The world’s largest ideas and music festival. A weekend of interdisciplinary talks and panels, music, comedy and cabaret entertainment. Comedy front headliners are Live at the Apollo and panel show regulars Lous Sanders and Shaparak Khorsandi, with a rich array of salacious cabaret and Fringe favourites. How The Light Gets In, Hay-on-Wye, www.howthelightgetsin.org

Fri 24 May

WESTON CIDER COMEDY CLUB

The Courtyard, Hereford, 8pm, 01432 340555.

Sat 25 May

LEE LARD IS PETER KAY

One of the biggest tribute comedians around. He takes on the style and the comic and brings substance to the act, with his razor sharp wit. The Regal, Tenbury Wells, 7pm, 01584 811442.

Talks

Every day until 31 October

GUIDED HISTORICAL TOURS AROUND HEREFORD

Mon-Sat 11:30am, Sun 2:30pm (approx 1.5 hours). No need to book. Tickets from the Cathedral Shop and meet at the Cathedral North Porch adults £6, children 6-12 years £1 Contact 07947 924494. http://www.herefordguidedwalks.org.uk/

May & June

ROSSITER BOOKS

23 May - Conn Iggulden, author and master storyteller. Book talk and signing, 7pm, £6, Rossiter Books, Ross-onWye. 24 May - MP Caroline Lucas, ‘Another England’, How to reclaim our national story, 7pm, £8, St Mary’s Church, Ross-on-Wye. 6 June - Brian Klaas, ‘Fluke: Chance, Chaos and Why Everything We do Matters’, 7pm, £8. St Mary’s Church, Ross-on-Wye, 01989 564464.

May

NORTH BOOKS

3 May - Morning coffee with Rachel Clarke introducing her fantasy adventure novel. To include a reading and make-your-own-tarot card activity, 10am-12pm.

10 May - Morning coffee with four poets from Hay Writers Circle reading from their latest releases, 10am-12pm.

24 May - Local author signing by Tiffancy Murray and her newly pulished memoir, ‘My Family and Other Rockstars’, 10.30am. All events free, details, www.northbooks.co.uk

SOUTH WEST SHROPSHIRE HISTORICAL AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY

SWSHAS members meet in Bishop’s Castle, from September to April, for monthly talks centred on local historical topics.

The SWSHAS committee meets four times a year and is now seeking new members and also a new website manager.

For details, please contact John Eden on 01588 650173

Adam Kay, Hay Festival

John Richardson, Hay Festival

Wed 1 May

TIM RICE

Renowned lyricist Sir Tim Rice relects on his illustrious career at the heart of musical theatre with brilliant live performances. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £39.50, 01743 281281.

Thurs 2 May

TOM BULLOUGH AND OWEN SHEERS

‘Landscape’. Hay Castle, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, £10, 01497 820079, www.haycastletrust.org

Fri 3 May

CLIVE ANDERSON’S MY SEVEN WONDERS

The host of Whose Line is it Anyway and Loose Ends. He invites different guests to choose their own personal wonders of the world. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £20, 01600 772467.

Tues 7 May & Wed 22 May

HEREFORD WEA BRANCH

7 May - ‘The Arts and Crafts Gardens of Herefordshire’. David Whitehead will investigate the new gardens of the early 20th century, 2-4pm. 22 May - ‘Charles Augustus Howell’. Stuart Currie will offer a unique insider’s view of the private lives of the Pre-Raphaelite brotherhood and rapidly changing Victorian art market from their agent, 10am-12pm. Hereford Archives & Record Centre, Rotherwas, 01432 804130, www.herefordbranch@wea.ac.uk Pre-booking essential.

Wed 8 May

BROMYARD HISTORY SOCIETY

‘The Genpei War - a civil war not unlike the Wars of the Roses, but in 12th century Japan’. Speaker, Hugh Farey. £6. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, 01885 488575.

Sat 11 May

PRESTEIGNE FESTIVAL’S SPRINGBOARD

‘Iron Age Hillforts in Wales’. Dr Toby Driver will discuss his new book and the remarkable people and places of pre-Roman Wales. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 11am, £6. ‘Sex and Drugs and Village Halls’. In the 1970s, every teenage boy who didn’t want to be a footballer wanted to be a rock star. In this talk, Ian Marchant pays tribute to the almost wannabies with whom he shared his life. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 2pm, £6. 01544 267800, www.presteignefestival.com

Tues 14 May & Tues 11 June

THE ARTS SOCIETY HEREFORD

14 May - ‘Paradise Lost and Found - 400 years of Garden Design in Oxfordshire’, Lecturer, Timothy Walker. 11 June - ‘Stanley Spencer - A Life in Art’. Lecturer, art historian, curator and author, David Haycock. Kindle Centre, Hereford, 2.15pm, free to members, visitors welcome £10 per meeting, info@thartssocietyhereford.org.uk

Wed 15 May

GENDERS & THE COMMUNITY

The research project works with, and in support of, transgender and non-binary individuals and those who identify in multifaceted and often changing ways as part of the LGBTQIA+ communities. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 2pm, 01982 552555.

Wed 15 May & Wed 19 June

THE ARTS SOCIETY TEME VALLEY

15 May - ‘The Culture of Ukraine’ with speaker Rosamund Bartlett. 19 June - ‘The Whole Art of the Book’ with speaker Dominic Riley. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 2pm, £8 or £50 membership, www.theartssocietytemevalley. org.uk

Fri 17 May

SIR BRADLEY WIGGINS

Join the Tour de France and Olympic medalist as he discusses his career and what brought him to cycling. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £32.50, 01743 281281.

Fri 17 May

WALKING FESTIVAL TALK

‘Butterflies, Birds and Beyond’, the extraordinary photos of Andrew Fusek Peter. Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, 7.30pm, £5, www.bishopscastlewalkingfestival.co.uk/fringeevents

Fri 17 May & Fri 21 June

HEREFORD ARTS APPRECIATION SOCIETY

17 May - ‘More Treasurers from the Earth’. A talk by Guy Rawlinson. 21 June - ‘Music Education Changes

Direction’. A talk by Cliff Woollard. Office Q, Kindle Centre, Hereford, 2.30pm, membership £10, visitors welcome, £2 per session, 01432 270660.

Sat 18 May

THE MAGIC OF TERRY PRATCHETT

Join author and comedian Marc Burrows on a journey through the life and work of Sir Terry Pratchett. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £18.50, 01743 281281.

Tues 21 May

ETHELBERT LECTURE

‘After Adam: Ethics, transhumanism and Christian faith’. A lecture by Revd. Prebendary Dr John Daniels. The Lady Chapel, Hereford Cathedral, 4pm, free, www.herefordcathedral.org

Tues 21 May

A TALK ON CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

Practical, transformative prayer makes a difference in the world. Hosted by First Church of Christ, Scientist, Hereford. The Courtyard, Hereford, 6.30pm, 01432 340555.

Wed 22 May

LET ME TELL YOU A STORY

A talk by the Dean of Hereford, the Very Reverend Sarah Brown - a family story of loss, witness and identity. A child Holocaust survivor. St Marys Church, Ross-on-Wye, 7pm, £5 on the door.

Wed 22 May

SOUTH WEST SHROPSHIRE GARDENING CLUB

‘Dark and Desirable!’ A talk by Paul Green from Green Leaves Nursery. Lydbury North Village Hall, 7.30pm, annual membership £20, guests welcome £5, 01588 661025.

Sir Bradley Wiggins

Wed 22 - Sun 26 May

LUDLOW PIANO FESTIVAL

23 May - Rainer Hersch ‘All Classical Music Explained’. Virtuoso comedian Rainer Hersch returns with this hilarious stand-up show. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 10.30am. 24 May - Mark Bebbington - Best of British Part 1. The Germans once called Entland ‘Das Land Ohne Musik’ (The Country without Music). Mark Bebbington will try to prove them wrong. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 10.30am. 25 May - David Owen Norris - ‘Best of British Part 2’. Continues with the exploration of British composers, an engaging lecture-recital. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 10.30pm. 26 May - Christina McMaster - ‘How We Listen’; guiding the listener to an awareness of deep listening states, the yoga of listening and even how to listen in silence. Palmers Hall, Ludlow College, 11am. 01584 878141, www.ludlowpianofestival.com

Thurs 23 May

THE ARTS SOCIETY MID WALES & BORDERS

‘The Glories of Liverpool Architecture’, a lecture by Ed Glinert. Powis Suite, Royal Oak Hotel, Welshpool, 2.30pm, visitors welcome, £7, 01938 555574.

Thurs 23 May - Sun 2 June

HAY FESTIVAL

Headline artists include authors Amor Towles, Ayobami Adebayo, Colm Toibin, Cressida Cowell, David Mitchell, Jeff Kinney, Jhumpa Lahiri, David Nicholls, Elif Shafak, Holly Jackson, Alex Wharton, Jacqueline Wilson, Sunjeeve Sahota, Manon Steffan Ros, Marian Keyes, Michael Morpurgo and Oliver Jeffers; historians Alice Roberts, Greg Jenner and Tom Holland; politiicans

Theresa May, Andy Burnham, Julia Gillard and Rory Stewart; journalists James O’Brien, Clive Myrie, Caitlin Moran and Elizabeth Day; footballer and broadcaster Gary Lineker; actors Dame Judi Dench, Miriam Margolyes, Stephen Fry, Sir Lenny Henry and Toby Jones; artist Es Devlin and many more. Hay-on-Wye. Details www.hayfestival.org

Fri 24 May, Fri 28 June & Fri 9 August

IS GOD CALLING YOU?

A series of talks given by people whose lives have been transformed by spirituality and faith.

24 May - Mahashvara Caitanya from the Abhedashram Meditation Centre, Welshpool.

28 June - Laura Woodside-Jones, Reader Emeritus Church in Wales. 9 Aug - Revd. Michael Tavinor, Retired Dean of Hereford Cathedral. St Mary Magdalene’s Church, Bleddfa, near Knighton, 7pm, donation to include a glass of wine. Advance booking email nicola.payne@btinternet.com

Fri 24 May

CONVERSATIONS AT THE CHAPEL

Polly Toynbee, Guardian political and social commentator since 1998 and is the former BBC Social Affairs Editor. Her latest book is ‘An Uneasy Inheritance: My family and other radicals’. In conversation with Alastair Laurence. Upstairs at The Chapel, The Art Shop & Chapel, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £13, 01873 852690.

Fri 24 - Mon 27 May

HOW THE LIGHT GETS IN

The world’s largest ideas and music festival. A weekend of interdisciplinary talks and panels, music, comedy and cabaret entertainment. This year’s theme is ‘Dangers, Desires and Destiny’. Speakers include Slavoj Zizek, Firebrand philosopher; General David Petraeus, former Director of the CIA; Paterson Joseph, popular British actor; Martha Fiennes, award winning film-maker; Lisa Randall, Harvard Physicist; Roger Penrose, Nobel Laureate; John Bercow, former Speaker of the House of Commons; Peter Singer, influential moral philosopher; Amy Chua, legal scholar; Thangam Debbonaire, Shadow Secretary for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport; Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury; Ilan Pappe, influential Israeli critical scholar; Yasmin Benoit, award-winning activist; Christina Lamb, Sunday Times Chief Foreign Correspondent. How The Light Gets In, Hay-on-Wye, www.howthelightgetsin.org

Clive Myrie, Hay Festival

Miriam Margoyles, Hay Festival

John Bercow, How The Light Gets in

Thangam Debbonaire MP, How the Light Gets In

Tues 28 May

BETTANY HUGHES: THE SEVEN WONDERS OF THE ANCIENT WORLD

Hear all about The Seven Wonders of the World from one of the most accomplished historians in Britain today. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7pm, £12, tickets from Rossiter Books, in person or online.

Thurs 30 May

WELLINGTON PARISH HISTORY SOCIETY

‘The Weathervane and the Bomber’. A talk by Tony Aston. Wellington Community Centre, 7.30pm, 07377 728822.

Sat 1 June

YVETTE FIELDING - SCREAM QUEEN

Yvette Fielding talks about her new book ‘Scream Queen’. Seances, ouija boards, table tipping - all in a day’s work for the First Lady of the Paranormal. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £16, £30 with book, 01873 850805.

Mon 3 June

AN EVENING WITH REV. RICHARD COLES

Richard Coles is a writer, broadcaster and Anglican priest. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £16, £30 with book, 01873 850805.

Fri 7 - Sun 9 June

MONTY LIT FEST

Celebrating writing from Wales, the Borders and beyond, bring together a stellar line-up of literary talent for book-lovers to enjoy Top authors appearing will be Nigel Owens, Clare Mackintosh and Frieda Hughes. Contemporary literary fiction to football. Contentious history to our contested countryside. Poetry and preservation and a riotous celebration of words, song and visual arts. Montgomery Town Hall, www.montylitfest.com

Sat 8 June

JOHN LYDON: I COULD BE WRONG, I COULD BE RIGHT

He’s a legend and an icon, aka Johnny Rotten will talk about how he sees life, along with his unique and extraordinary career and takes audience questions during a pyrotechnic tour. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £33, Meet & Greet £90, VIP £50, 01600 772467.

Workshops & Courses

May HAY CASTLE WORKSHOPS

26 May - Writing Tips Workshop with Jasper Fforde. Breaks for tea/coffee/lunch. Bring ideas, problems, thoughts, paper, pens, other writing devices, 10am-4pm. 31 May - Historical Fiction Writing Workshop with bestselling author, Barbara Erskine. Whether you’re an established writer of historical fiction, a beginner or just a lover of history, 10am-4pm. Hay Castle, Hay-on-Wye, details, www.haycastletrust.org

May THE LEFT BANK VILLAGE EVENTS

4 May - Poetry Society Stanza Group, 2pm.

30 May - Book Club, 8pm. The Left Bank Village, Bridge St, Hereford, 01432 357753.

Tues 7 May FIONA SAMPSON HEREFORD SEMINAR

Monthly seminar groups, featuring close reading, in-depth discussion and feedback on your poems-in-progress. A venue near Hereford, 6.15-8.45pm, £286, please email to apply, administration@poetryschool.com

Wed 15 May & Wed 19 June SHARING CIRCLE: POETRY & PROSE

Mid Wales Arts, Caersws, near Newtown, 10am-12pm, £5, 01686 688369.

Sat 18 May EXPLORING SHAKESPEARE’S COMEDIES: THE WINTER’S TALE

A participatory study session, led by Clare Smout, exploring the story, themes and stagings of one of Shakespeare’s most moving plays, The Winter’s Tale. This three-hour event will start with an introductory talk, followed by group discussion and video clips from a variety of productions. After a break for coffee and cake, we will end with a group examination of key sections of the play. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 2pm, 01584 878141.

THE COURTYARD WORKSHOPS

Mon - Writing Room Extra. Ongoing sessions for writers with some experience, 3-5pm, £110 per term. Mon - Writing Room. For writers of all abilities, 6.30-8.30pm, £90 per term. Tues - Reading Room. For adults who love theatre and enjoy script analysis, 10.30am-12.30pm, £60 per term. The Courtyard, Hereford, 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

Last Tuesday of each month HOMEND POETS

Open mic. No booking required. Pot & Page, 8 New St, Ledbury, 6.30pm, www.potandpage.co.uk

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

John Lydon

Green Events

May HEREFORD CATHEDRAL TOURS

4, 11, 15, 18 & 25 May - Garden Tours (60-90 minutes), with variations available for visitors with specific mobility requirements, 2pm, £6.

1, 2, 4, 8, 9, 15, 16, 23, 25, 30 May - Tower Tours. Climb 218 steps for some of the finest views of the city, 11.30am (tour only) & 1.30pm.

Mon-Sat, 11am & 2.15pm & 12.30pm on selected Wed, Thurs & Sat - Cathedral Tours. Explore the rich history and treasures of the Cathedral. All tickets £6 per person from 01432 374210 or www.herefordcathedral.org

May & June POWYS NATIONAL GARDEN SCHEME

5 May - Garthmyl Hall, Montgomery, 1-5pm, £6. 11 & 12 May - Dingle Nurseries & Garden, Welshpool, 9am-5pm, £3.50. 11 & 12 May - Gregynog Hall & Garden, Newtown, 10.30am-4pm, by donation. 18 & 19 MayRock Mill, Abermule, Montgomery, 2-5pm, £6. 19 May - Treberfydd House, Llangasty, Brecon, 12.30pm-5.30pm, £5. 25 & 26 May - Bachie Uchaf, Llanfyllin, 11am-5pm, £5.50. 26 May - Llysdinam, Newbridge-on-Wye, 2-5pm, £5. 26 & 27 May - Garregllwyd, Nantmel, 12pm-5pm, £5.

2 June - Parson’s Field and Llwyn, Tregynon, Newtown, 1-5pm, £5 combined. 2 June - Llwyn Madoc, Beulah, 2pm-5.30pm, £6. 2 June - The Neuadd, Llanbedr, 2pm-6pm, £6.50. 6 June - Gilwern Barn, Beulah, 2pm-5pm, £5. www.findagarden.ngs.org.uk

May SHROPSHIRE HILLS DISCOVERY CENTRE

2 May - Early Bird Song Walk with John Tucker. Meet at the main doors at 6am, breakfast at 8.30am, £5, £8.50 for breakfast. 5 May - Bluebell Walk, 10am-12.30pm, £8. 11 May - Pond Dipping Day for all the family, 11am & 3pm, £3 per dipper. 13 May - Wildlife Walk, 10am-12.30pm, £6. 25 May - Damselfly Identification Course, 10am-2pm, £16. Booking essential. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, 01588 676060.

Thurs 2 May CLIMATE CHANGE DEBATE

A conversation between the generations. Part of ‘Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow’ exhibition by Abstract Edge and students at Hereford College of Arts. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, 5pm, 01588 676060.

Fri 3 - Sun 12 May WYE VALLEY RIVER CARNIVAL

Extraordinary happenings in an outstanding landscape. Music, merriment, performances, workshops, parades and more throughout the Wye Valley. Most events free and family friendly. 5 May - National Dawn Chorus Day, Highnam Woods, Nature Reserve, GL2 8AA, 5am-7.30am, £5-£11. 8 May - Regenerative Farming Meal and Walk with Regen Ben, Townsend Farm, Brampton Abbots, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 7JE, 5.30pm, £10 including meal and entertainment. 10-12 May - We Weave the Woods, a full day of shows, workshops, dance and activities inspired by nature connecting us to the earth, Beechenhurst Speech House Road, Coleford, GL16 7EJ, Fri 5.30pm-9pm, Sat 11am-8pm, Sun 11am-5pm. 11 May RSPB Guided Tour, Highnam Woods Nature Reserve, 8pm, £11-£5. See website for full programme, www.wyevalleyriverfest.com

Fri 10 - Sun 12 May LUDLOW SPRING FESTIVAL

Beer festival, food and drink, live music, comedy, talks, children’s activities including Panic Circus, Bungee

Trampoline, Have a go Pottery, Shropshire Wildlife Trust, Woodland Trust and Drum Runners (Sun). www.springfestival.co.uk

Sat 11 May PLANT SALE Lingen Gardening Club. Youth Centre, Hereford St, Presteigne, 10am, refreshments.

Sat 11 May EARDISLEY TENNIS & CROQUET CLUB

OPEN DAY. Fun and healthy social activity - have a go! Games for children with LTA accredited coach, BBQ, drinks, all equipment provided. 20% reduction in membership fee if you sign up on the day. The Wharf, Eardisley, HR3 6NS, membershipetcc@gmail.com

Sun 12 May GARDEN PARTY

Hillside garden with glorious views. Teas, homemade cakes, plant stall, games etc. Hill House Farm Garden, Reeves Lane, Knighton, LD7 1NA, 2pm, £3, under 12s free. Proceeds to Knighton & District Refugee Support.

Sun 12 May SPRINGBOARD - PRESTEIGNE FESTIVAL

Wilder Pentwyn - Radnorshire Wildlife Trust guides lead a visit to Pentwyn Farm at the start of its 30-year journey to sustainable farming, that makes space for nature and allows natural porcesses to develop. Bus departure: 9.30am Presteigne Recycling Site, returning approx 1.30pm, bus travel only, £20, advance booking only.

Singing Walk with Sue Harris. Sue and her Whitton Voices team share spring songs on a musical stroll around some of lovliest woodlands. Walk, chat, listen and join in. Meet at the Community Barn, Went’s Meadow, Presteigne, 2.30pm, £6 advance booking only, 01544 267800, www.presteignefestival.com

Mon 20 May - Sun 2 June ROUND AND ABOUT WALKS

Bishop’s Castle and Clun. A great route to raise funds for Blood Cancer UK and Community College, Bishop’s Castle. £12 per person, £25 family, full information www.ccbcshropshire.com/ccbc-friends-roundandabout

Thurs 23 May - Sun 2 June HAY FESTIVAL GREEN

This year’s theme ‘Mobilising for the Future’. Featuring Kate Humble, Franny Armstrong, Garry Charnock, Ed Hawkins, Carwyn Graves, Alan Marshall, Michael Mann, Yasmin Ali, Gwynne Dyer, Professor Sir David King, Timandra Harkness, Mark Stevenson, Martin Wright, George Monbiot, Dharshini David, Patrick Grant, leo Murray, Andrew Simms, Akshat Rathi, Minette Batters, Molly Biddel, Dieter Helm, Ali Capper, Ian Maddock, David Throup, Philip Lymbery, Ed Winters, Melanie Challenger, Derek Gow and Hugh Warwick. Hay-on-Wye.

Full details, www.hayfestival.org

Sat 25 May PLANT AND SEEDLING SWAP

Knighton Community Market, LD7 1DR, 9.30am-12.30pm. Teme Valley Environment Group.

Sat 25 May - Sun 1 June APPLE ORCHARD TRAIL

Herefordshire’s apple varieties, and stroll in Knowl Orchard beside the cafe. Newton Court, Hereford, HR6 0PF, 01568 611721.

Sun 26 May THE HIDDEN GARDENS OF HEREFORD

STREET & GREEN END, PRESTEIGNE

Six gardens will be open, with donations in aid of St Michaels’ Hospice, Hereford. Open 2-5pm, afternoon teas at Presteigne Baptist Church.

complementary therapies

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

A is for ACUPUNCTURE with Joanna Bruce RGN, MBAcC at The Body Clinic, Leominster & Richard’s Castle. Treating pain (NICE recommended) and long-term health conditions since 1985. Food intolerance testing. Phone 01584 831 840 or text 07984 460969. E-booking: www.thebodyclinicleominster.co.uk

ACCREDITED, EXPERIENCED PSYCHOTHERAPIST & COUNSELLOR: One-to-one sessions for adults age 18 upwards, in Hay-on-Wye (HR3) and by online video. Find relief from anxiety and depression; overcome trauma; transform anger and low self-worth; navigate divorce, bereavement, and other difficult life experiences. Contact Sarah Hamilton at HAY COUNSELLING, 07580 482751, www.haycounselling.co.uk.

ACUPUNCTURE. Sandy Sandaver Lic Ac MBAcC. I practice an integrated style of acupuncture using 5 element and TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) and am a member of the British Acupuncture Council. I also carry out home visits. Hay Acupuncture Clinic, Rose Cottage, Cusop Dingle, Hay-On-Wye 01497 821625/07980 596218 sandysandaver@onetel.com / www.hayacupunctureclinic.co.uk

ACUPUNCTURE AND TUINA: I use TCM acupuncture, electro-acupuncture and Tui Na (therapeutic massage) to treat a wide range of health conditions. In Ledbury at my home treatment room on New Street, and in Hereford at Kyrle House Practice (kyrlehouse.co.uk 01432 273234). Acupuncture-Acutherapy Council member. Ruth Busbridge, BSc MSc Dip.Acupuncture. https://rbacupuncture.co.uk/ 07743809466 ruthbacupuncture@gmail.com

ANIMAL COMMUNICATION Helping to understand your animal’s behaviour, needs and nature, to resolve emotional and behavioural problems and to deepen your relationship. Contact Kohra on 01544 262 110 or kohra@gmx.co.uk

ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, TRAUMA, LOW SELF WORTH and emotional difficulties - our innovative approach is being used with private and NHS clients with great success. Clients attend an average of 4 sessions to achieve a substantial, some say transformative, effect on their well being. You can check out the testimonials and book a one to one session on our website www.peaceofmindnow.co.uk or get in touch for more information Mike Buckley 07931 986168 mcmbuckley@gmail.com

THE BRIGHT N BUTE COMPANY - Medical/Sports & Veterinary - K-laser (low level laser therapy) endorsed by vets (VBS Direct) & NHS (NICE guidance) for GP practices & medical profession. Contact: Louisa Clarke BSc(hons) RVN BHSPT Cert Ed. Email: thebrightnbutecompany@ gmail.com https://the-bright-n-bute-company.business.site

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY SERVICES - DR NANCY

BANCROFT Are you struggling with intense emotions, feeling overwhelmed, lost or stuck? Make sense of your experience and create lasting change, with a specialist mental health professional. Trauma-focussed psychotherapy ~ EMDR ~ mind-body integration 1:1 therapy ~ training ~ supervision. Online and face-to-face sessions available in Pembridge, Herefordshire.Contact hello@thebodyinmind.co.uk www.thebodyinmind.co.uk

COMPLETE BALANCE I am a fully trained therapist with over 20 years’ experience working with the therapies of The Bowen Technique, Health Kinesiology, and Reiki & Seichem. I help people with a wide range of conditions, helping to find solutions for lasting health and wellness. My unique approach offers health packages and therapy sessions tailored to meet individual needs. Check out my Restore in Four, or Calm and Clear programmes featured on my website. Sessions are offered via Zoom, Skype or face-to-face where appropriate and I offer a free 15-minute phone call to see if I can help you. For information contact: Helen Mawson Mobile: 07904 457 075 Email: helen@ complete-balance.co.uk, www.complete-balance.co.uk

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY Therapeutic Massage and Yoga Classes with Clare Johnson, to help you feel more at ease and aligned physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. I work in Ludlow and Elton, near Wigmore. Phone 07980 070675, email clareswork@gmail.com

CUDDLE SESSIONS

Are you longing for physical connection? Or perhaps life just feels like too much and you could just use a good long hug? I offer a safe space for you to be held, express your desires for touch, and express any emotions that come up in the experience. Sessions can be a fun, informal movie night experience, or dive more deeply into unexpressed emotions. Connect with me, Emily Martin, at 07747 250720 or www.bigasskinkyheart.com

CULTIVATING SPACE I offer Wild therapy, Coaching and Decluttering. Let go of the physical and emotional obstacles in your way. Reconnect with yourself, others and nature, and start living the life you wish for. Based near Ludlow. Contact Tracey Baylis on 01584 823519 or 07905 967263. Walk/talk, face to face and online consultations available. Cultivatingspace.co.uk

DEEPLY RELAXING Craniosacral Therapy can increase your well-being by releasing emotional and physical tensions. Given a safe space and correct focus, your body knows the way. I am an accredited practitioner, qualified since 2004, based in Shrewsbury, Crickhowell and Mid Wales. Email: cheryljonestherapy@gmail.com Mobile: 07476 012299.

EMDR AND HYPNOTHERAPY: Sabina Jennings BSc, PgDip Derm, Dip EMDR, Dip Hyp. HWHP. Solution

Focussed Hypnotherapist and EMDR therapist for Anxiety, Low Self Worth, Relationship Concerns, Suffers of Narcissist Abuse, Imposter Syndrome, Fear of the Future etc. Visualization techniques for business and sport goals. 1 to 1 sessions or on-line. Supporting you to move forward from the limiting beliefs and habits of the past. Phone 07464202715 or see my website www.hypnotichub.co.uk.

EMOTIONAL WELLBEING: Anne Cummings FETC (Adv Dip), BAoG (Dip), MBIG (Dip) offers a safe, effective therapy to help adults and children heal their emotional and spiritual wounds and fulfil their personal potential. If you have difficulty relating to others, or have troublesome emotions call Anne on 01547 530977. Specialist knowledge and experience of working with panic attacks, anger, stress, bullying, low self-esteem, bereavement/loss and anxiety. For more information www.thewritetofeel.com.

GONG BATH SOUND MEDITATION SESSIONS IN & AROUND HEREFORDSHIRE. Soundscapes can aid in the letting go of old emotions & limiting behaviours. I run twice monthly Group sessions, & also offer 1:1 sessions, hen parties, corporate / wellbeing events, retreats. For more info. Contact Lizzie 07870345216 www.lizzieyogahereford.com

HAPPINESS COACHING & PERSON CENTRED

COUNSELLING I’ve been practising for 27 years and offer a safe confidential space to off load your stresses and problems bringing relief and skills for life enabling you to be your true, authentic, fulfilled, relaxed and happier self. I’m compassionate, empathic, focused and work with integrity. Check my profile online at The Body Clinic Leominster and for booking an appointment or call me on 07903 415359.

HEREFORD HOMEOPATH Juliet Ablett RHom, MARH, MNCHM. Holistic health care with experienced practitioner using homeopathy, essences and homeobotanicals; safe and effective for all ages. I work with you as an individual, listening without judgement, working with whatever issues or problems you may have. Regular clinics in Monmouth, Hereford and Abergavenny, incl. Saturday morning children’s clinic in Hereford. See website: www.julietablett. co.uk or contact Juliet at julietablett@mailbox.org 01981 241456.

HYPNOTHERAPY Vicky Nicolson-James DipHP HWHP Herefordshire based empathetic hypnotherapist offering online or 1-1 therapy to help you live the life you want and deserve. Professional Hypnotherapy Practitioner Association and National Society of Hypnotherapy. T:01568 760 306 E: vickynicolsonjames@gmail.com WhatsApp: 07790 162067.

LEOMINSTER NATURAL HEALTH CENTRE Chiropractic, Herbal Medicine, Kinesiology, Cranial Sacral Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Reiki, Reflexology, Emmet technique. Remedial and Holistic Massage. Counselling inc: Couples and Family, Cognitive Behaviour and NLP Stress Management, Child Birth Issues, Psychotherapy. Telephone 01568 616411 email infoleominstercommunitycentre@ gmail.com Or visit Leominster Community Centre, School Road HR6 8NJ (behind Bridge Street car park).

LIFE COACHING AND ANGELIC HEALING: a safe space for you to grow. Move through blocks, clarify your goals and receive bespoke support along the way. Book your clarity call now and see if we’re a good match: https://www.openlotusliving.com/work-with-me”

MASSAGE THERAPY WITH MARIAN HARDIMAN (MTI, CNHC, MLDUK). Remedial, Sports, Holistic, Indian Head Massage. Organic Facial and Manual Lymph Drainage. Clinic in Presteigne (The Retreat), Presteigne, LD8 2UF. Contact: marian@silvanmassage.com, www.silvanmassage.com, 07816 981454.

NINA’S COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES Reflexology, Indian Head massage, Reiki or Crystal healing all from my country treatment room near Pembridge, Leominster. I also offer distant healing. All treatments will be tailored to the individuals needs, first session will include a consultation. For more information or to book, contact Nina at nina.aitchison@gmail.com or on 07527 485404.

PARKINSON’S LIFE PROGRAMME: 1 to 1 Neuro Physio-Led Coaching, Education and Exercise for People with Parkinson’s and their Families. A Flexible and Positive Approach from Diagnosis onwards. Sarah Edwards Parkinson’s Specialist Physiotherapist, MCSP HCPCRegistered. Clinic Based in Castle Street, Hereford. Home or Gym visits available. Contact us on 01432 628123 or www.edwardsphysio.co.uk

SHADOW WORK, COUNSELLING & EXPERIENTIAL

PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC PROCESS

Facilitated shadow work is a type of embodied psychotherapy rooted in depth psychology. I work in longer sessions, typically 5-hours. These deep-dive one-to- one sessions allow a shame free space to develop within which to identify, explore and transform those habitual, ingrained or unconscious patterns, beliefs or behaviours that trap us and hold us back from living full and joyful lives. This work holds the potential for deep personal growth, and deep healing and is the place to dive real deep into difficulty and challenge, shame or guilt, your grief, your fear or rage. The holding I offer you is both sensitive and strong, and you are invited to bring anything you wish to our work together. Find out more about shadow work and schedule a free 20-minute consultation at: www.inner-truth.co.uk - Alasdair Kirk - 07792 405 660.

SILVER LANTERN COUNSELLING a confidential space with someone trained to listen and be with you as you explore your inner world, someone to hear your story. For more information and to arrange a free 15-minute initial consultation telephone 07785 473785 or email silverlanternc@proton.me

SOUND THERAPY BY EDAN SOUND. Soesen Edan is a qualified Sound Therapist with over 20 years of experience running 1-2-1 and group sessions, teaching and retreats. Sound therapy is excellent for all manner of ailments & disease; regulates heart rate & blood pressure, reduces stress & anxiety and brings people to a deeply relaxed state. Monthly group sessions held in Herefordshire, Malvern & Birmingham. 1-2-1 sessions in Holme Lacy. Extensive experience working with complex disabilities & autism; prison therapeutic education, corporate sessions, team away days, workshops & bespoke sound consultancy. www.edansound.co.uk

SOUND THERAPY, with Gongs, Singing Bowls and other therapeutic instruments to relieve stress and anxiety, restoring mental, emotional and physical wellbeing. Monthly group ‘sound bath’ sessions in Herefordshire, 1-2-1 treatments, retreats, private groups, celebrations. Cecilia 07857 128 082, info@csoundspace.com www.csoundspace.com

THE BODY CLINIC LEOMINSTER Health Support with rehabilitation, pain, mobility, long term health conditions, mental health, wellbeing, women’s and men’s health, fertility and pregnancy and much more. Struggling to figure out how best to approach your health issue? Feeling lost or overwhelmed? Book a Holistic Health Assessment. This will give you the opportunity to talk through your symptoms with an experienced health practitioner who will listen and understand your problem from all angles and advise you on your best course of action. 17 West St, HR6 8EP. www.thebodyclinicleominster.co.uk 01568 368 907, 07493 078 566, thebodyclinicleominster@gmail.com

YOGA IN PRESTEIGNE

Groups and one-to-one tuition in Stapleton

Move more freely • Breathe better

Think more clearly • Experience joy New: Vedic chant classes

Marie Hudson 01544 260352 www.theyogapractice.org.uk

Workshops

WORKSHOP LISTINGS - Single (dated) listings are free. Year round, ongoing workshops will cost £45 per year.

Sat 18 May

GONG BATH MEDITATION

The Left Bank Village, Bridge St, Hereford, 10am, 01432 357753.

Sat 18 May

SPRING SHOOTS: A SOULCOLLAGE AND WRITING WORKSHOP

With Julia Doggart. This workshop invites us to give time and attention to the seeds of our creative desire. Using the tools of Writing and SoulCollage, we will explore, uncover and nourish these seeds while paying attention to the qualities that support and complicate our creative goals. How is our relationship to the inner critic? What do we mean when we pledge to live a creative life? What truly matters to us here and now? SoulCollage is an easy, intuitive collage process focused around self-discovery. For more information go to www.soulcollage.com Ground Floor, Presteigne Assembly Rooms, 10am-4pm, pre-registration required at www.craftedessence.com

Sat 15 June

WELLBEING AND CRAFT FAIR

Healing and wellbeing sessions, craft, card readings, workshops and music. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 11am-5pm, www.openlotusliving.com

HATHA YOGA & SOUND THERAPY WITH BRIDGET ROWAN

90min Yoga classes on Zoom and in Peterchurch HR2 0RS to keep you moving and doing the things you love and to bring a sense of calm, peace and improve your wellbeing. Group soundscapes held regularly in the beautiful St Peters Church, Peterchurch. Individual yoga and sound therapy sessions available. Please see my website for further information www.bridgetrowan.uk or contact Bridget 07904 111334.

PILATES GROUP CLASSES

In Presteigne Memorial Hall, Titley Village Hall & Lyonshall Memorial Hall. Private lessons in my garden studio. All abilities and ages welcome. Pilates reduces back pain, increases strength and flexibility, tones your body from top to toe. Move it or lose it! Helen Boley info@helenbpilates.com https://helenbpilates.com 01544 231512, 07968 970093.

HEDGEROW

Herbal Medicine Making Courses with Rowan

McOnegal, Medical Herbalist. Practical weekend courses which explore identifying, growing, harvesting, drying, storing and using herbs. Covers the basic principles of herbal medicine, and making and using teas, tinctures, infused oils, ointments, creams, syrups, inhalations and baths. www.hedgerowmedicine.org 01531 670075.

Every Tuesday MEDITATION EVENINGS IN NEWTOWN

Healthy Mind Happy Life. We are a small group who meditate together in the evening at Plas Dolerw,Milford Road, SY16 2EH. Usually 2-5 week courses, £6 per session, no need to book. To find out dates please check our website meditationinwales.org. The class consists of simple guided meditations with practical advice from Buddha’s teachings on how to keep a peaceful and happy mind. Suitable for everyone.

Third Wednesday BEREAVEMENT CAFE

An informal and friendly gathering. College Hall, Hereford Cathedral, Hereford, 2.30pm-4pm, www.herefordcathedral. org

LUDLOW ASSEMBLY ROOMS

Mon - Yoga, 9.30am-10.30am, £8. Contact Julie Burdett 07780 905729. Wed - Pilates, 10am-11am, £10 per session. Contact Sarahon 07967 482510. Weekly - Hatha Yoga, 6.30-7.30pm, £6 per session. Contact Katherine 07975 535408. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 01584 878141.

THE ART SHED, MID WALES ARTS

Every Wed - Tai Chi with Alan Jeffries, 12pm-1pm, £7. Every Thurs - Yoga with Karen Booth, 4.30pm-6pm, £9, 07794 337318. Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, 01686 688369.

THE COURTYARD, HEREFORD

Tues - Yoga, 9.15am-10am, £6 per session. Wed - Pilates, 11am-12pm, £6 per session. The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555. Hedgerow