BROAD SHEEP November 2022

BROAD sheep

Go East Young Man

South East England is like a foreign land They speak a language I don’t understand I drove west till the car broke down That’s what I’m doing living in your town

As you can tell from these lyrics to a song of mine, called The Real World, I am a bit out of my depth east of Basingstoke but since ‘our kid’ has just moved to Hastings I felt it was time for me to explore my prejudice. The plan was to meet in Brighton after he had grabbed a posh electric mountain bike from a very friendly hire shop (www.cannon ballbikes.co.uk), dump the car there, then cycle The South Down Way from Brighton to Eastbourne and continue on along the coast to Hastings. Apart from a slightly tedious departure alongside a busy road out of Brighton it was brilliant. Once we hit the South Down Way we were spinning along on top of the hills in the sunshine, looking down on Newhaven and Eastbourne until we were forced to stop at the Eight Bells in Jevington for a liquid top up and then we plunged down into Eastbourne and headed east past all sorts of hillbilly housing along the coast which eventually turned into quiet coastal lanes all the way to Bexhill. Had a really excellent meal at the very popular Rocksalt on Sea in Bexhill and then as darkness descended, fuelled by an excellent bottle of Sangiovese, we scrambled our way along a pebble strewn cycle track behind the beach huts back to the bright lights of Hastings. Despite having to drive for 6 hours through middle England, (Swindon, Newbury, Basingstoke) before I even got started it was the nicest days cycling I have had for ages.

The following day I got to look round Hastings and I must say I was very taken with it. The Old Town on the east end with its massive, black timber, net drying sheds, proper fish shops, a working fishing fleet and tiny lanes full of cafes, bars, second hand shops, arty shops and good food shops is a real delight. The New Town is … well like everybody else’s except it’s got a massive sea front and beach and to the west St Leonards is the increasingly groovy bit of town and all three bits wind in and out of one of the hills with S bends, little staircases and funicular railways. It’s great.

Next day we took the bikes on a local train (with a special place for bikes and push chairs) to Lewes to continue West on the South Down Way. The whole Cycling / Walking route is 100mls and runs from Winchester to Eastbourne. After a bit I decided it was time for me to head back to Brighton as I had another 6 hour drive ahead of me and Lou carried on to see how far he could get before handing back the bike. I set off in the direction of Brighton down a chalky South Down track and in a quarter of a mile hit a dip full of water that had amalgamated with the limestone to make a pit of your finest

Plaster of Paris. I went in, arse over tit and, once I had checked neither the bike nor I was broken, discovered that I was no longer dressed in black but was now mainly in white. In fact I looked like The Abominable Snowman.

I set off towards Brighton but the white stuff was starting to set solid. When I reached the first village I stopped a lycra clad women on a bike to ask for the best route for the 6 mile ride into town. She took one look at me plastered in white goo and cycled off in the opposite direction as fast as she could go! Eventually I found a sweaty runner who despite my appear ance described the cycle route through the university district into town. As it happened it was the first Saturday of fresher’s week and the dear little 18-year-old students were having a massive outdoor rave beside one of the colleges. Consequently there were about 3 or 4 thousand students on foot, all dressed in their best nightclub gear clogging up all the cycle paths within a 2 mile radius of the rave. I had no option but to try to force my way through the drunk, hypedup throng horribly aware of the fact that I didn’t really fit in. I shall not repeat any of the comments I received but let’s just say I was mighty relieved to get back to my car in the middle of town and after chipping away some lumps of my, self imposed, plaster cast, I tearfully set off for the long drive west.

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hugh’s bit

Conversation Piece

AN art gallery: visitors drift along a row of paintings. They look nonchalant, they hesitate. Something catches their eye, they peer at it, as though inspecting the brushwork, and then they look for reassurance to the little label with the special font that summarises the names, dates, maker, owner, price, and the image’s puzzlingly complex cultural values. A box or two may be ticked in the mind. The viewer - or by then the reader - gives the image a final once over and moves on, maybe taking a picture of the picture as a way of laying it to rest in their iCloud, but not in their memory. Having withstood the shock of the unknown and settled its puzzling iDentity with the cliches of the commentary the nagging question “But what is it?” has been addressed and the effort of thinking for oneself has been voided. Unfortunately due to the antiquity of most of the works there is noone on hand to poke a microphone in the face of a breathless Leonardo, Rembrandt van Rijn or Van Gogh to ask “How does it feel to have painted a priceless masterpiece?” or “So now you can tell us, what was the joke that made her smirk like that?” I have nevertheless heard Beethoven’s Ninth accompanied by a running commentary as though it was the Grand National. Spart, but we’ll leave that for another time.

My plan is to reverse the viewers’ gallery experience so as to reflect what actually happens here. It will make the Art easier. The little notice and the big picture will swap places. Imagine therefore a row of big Notices and tiny paintings. The one below is called Conversation Piece, and it’s by Wendy A.Hole.

“important” life-styles and presented to us as part of their “oeuvre”, particularly if they died in the attempt or were junkies, from Byron and Shelley onwards to the latest dead rapper. A slippery slope that leads to the sensory deprivation chamber that is Tik-tok and TV. Reality minus almost all of your senses.

Here is a knowledgeable after dinner Conversation Piece with bottles:

“You could have an anonymous show like that “Spirit of Man“ anthology.”

“What? Who?”

“Poet laureate Robert Bridges published an anthology of poems and prose on various themes - love, war etc., but you could only find out their titles or who wrote them by looking in the index. It leaves the writing naked. The reader too. No preconceptions. You could do the same with a bunch of pictures.”

“But surely biography provides fascinating insights, and just knowing who the artist is, … you know?”

“Gossip …. it’s just gossip ….Bertrand Russell seduces T.S.Eliot’s wife. What difference does that make to The Waste Land.”

“Or the other way about? Maybeeeee?”

“It increases the sales.”

“The motive is not the message.”

“Could I have the red please?”

“You get to the point where you’re not meant to watch American Beauty because it’s got Kevin Spacey in it.”

“The image of Byron as a Romantic hero - the seducer, dying young for a cause.. That’s now more resonant than anything he wrote.”

“What did he write? In fact?.....”

“And Radio 3 always tells you what to think before a concert.”

“That’s true!”

People will be happy. They will have just enough information to talk about Aargh!-t* with their friends, and even be able to discuss whether the details on the notice, the biography on the fly-leaf, the sexual orientation of the star or just knowing the price at auction dilutes or amplifies the meaning, beauty, truth of a work of Aaaaargh!t*, music, writing, film, sculpture etc... (Aargh!t* - develop a Ya-arkshire accent and imagine Michelangelo falling off the scaffolding in the Sistine Chapel.)

Long ago I had to submit “Aarght!-ist’s Statements” to the shows I participated in. I wasn’t giving much away. “If my work does not convey its meaning to you then one of us has failed and no amount of explanation or personal history will rescue it. End of.” And was not invited back. I might have added, “If it spills out beyond the confines, disciplines or frame of the alleged work of art by the addition of my trivial emotiono-sexual history, philosophy or pet theory etc., it then becomes not a work of complex and almost magically disguised yet unified feeling, distilled simplicity, grace or cleverness, aka “art”, but a clumsy rambling work with pretentious extra baggage and self-regarding asides”.

However three decades on I’m less sure. Many selfindulgent romantic images have been inflated from artists’

“Think of skill when you use the word art. The art to disguise art.”

“Shall I get another bottle?”

“People complain that nobody knows anything about Shakespeare. Right?.... This is the clincher… he might as well be A.Nonny Mouse.”

“... academics demand to see his stained sheets etcetera… Like our prurient press.”

“Red or white?”

“Sadly we only have 39 plays, 160 sonnets, 4 narrative poems and sundry other works to tell us just exactly what he thought, which is the only thing of any importance.….. and you still want more? His laundry bills? What colour his hose or horse was depending on how you interpret the ancient scrap of paper found behind the wattle and daub of the Dirty Duck? Doesn’t change a word. I don’t even give a fig if “he” didn’t write Shakespeare at all, or she or they - or someone called Fuzzlewhit - they are still the best thing in English whatever - if you’re prepared to disentangle the language.”

“Much easier than Welsh.”

“But the life-style is part of the oeuvre isn’t it?”

“FFS!”

“I’m going to bed now.”

© Hugh Colvin

Letters

TRAIN OF THOUGHT

A rail aphorism which your Philosopher-in-Residence might also consider (‘A Certain Train Of Thought’ BS Oct) is: “Anything can happen on a train, and sometimes does.”

Returning to Hereford by GWR from London one rush hour, our 125 train was involved in a suicide at Slough (sadly, this station is the second most ‘popular’ site after Beachey Head). Carriages filled with acrid smoke from the train’s braking; dim emergency lighting switched on; and the shocked silence was broken only be tearful passengers who’d guessed what had occurred. The traumatized train driver was taken away by ambulance. “A relief service will arrive shortly” an announcement assured us. An hour later we were transferred to another 125 commuter service, packed in like sardines. I finished up pressed against a prosperous male Cotswold businessman in the exit lobby adjoining the café /bar. “We shall be stopping at all stations to Worcester,” the Tannoy assured us. “All items in the café / bar are free, courtesy Network Rail.” “What d’you fancy?” my new travelling companion asked. “Brandy.” He smiled. “Good call”, soon returning with a brace of miniatures for each of us. I got home at 2.00am – very drunk.

Rev E. Membridge-Tinninges, Bartestree

Cutting the Royal mustard

WE have written before about civic statuary – or ‘public realm art’ as we must now refer to it; but that column (BS April 2020) dealt with the decent (and forgettable) works of art which can be found around Hereford. This time, let’s take a look at the capital, with special reference to a new art work – inevitably a cast bronze statue - honouring the life of Elizabeth II.

Judging by the traditional versus modern brouhaha which has festered over more than three decades, the new Carolean Age promises UK architects a pretty bumpy ride if they don’t fit into the mould of classicists like Quinlan Terry or the Luxembourg master planner Leon Krier. The latter has been put in charge of Poundbury II (aka East Faversham). It is therefore a ‘given’ that the likes of Rachel Whiteread or Anthony Gormley will not be short-listed for this commission. Nor will Tracey Emin: a pink neon sign reading ‘HUGZ’ would hardly cut the royal mustard.

Scottish artist Philip Jackson’s statue of a Queen Elizabeth – this time the Queen Mother – already exists in a civic square at Poundbury: a rather matronly portrayal, perched perilously high on a Cenotaph-like pediment. For my money, Jackson’s most moving work – tucked away in a side street behind London’s Marble Arch – is of the humanitarian Raoul Wallenberg, said to have saved the lives of thousands of Jews being deported to Auschwitz at the start of WWII. Life-size, it is at pavement level and unprotected by railings. ‘Moving’ because the sculptor has elected to have the Swedish diplomat, head bowed as if on guard by the Westminster Hall catafalque, standing in front of boxes of forged passports.

The ‘lost’ Hereford Choir Screen

Queen Victoria’s memorial to her late husband, in Hyde Park facing the Albert Hall, took 10 years to design and execute, under the supervision of Sir Giles Gilbert Scott. Delays are said to have occurred as a result of the intense scrutiny which The Queen paid to the enclosing structure’s decoration, with much of this work entrusted to the Coventry workshops of Francis Skidmore & Co. Scott and Skidmore collaborated closely on the famous Choir Screen, designed by Scott for the 1862 London Exhibition and subsequently installed in Hereford Cathedral. Weighing 7 tonnes and described by Pevsner as “a huge Victorian monument of the first order” it lasted only eight years, before being dismantled and unceremoniously put into storage. It now resides in an upper gallery of the Victoria & Albert Museum, the museum’s largest exhibit.

Who knows, royal emissaries may even now be on discreet scouting expeditions to find the capital’s perfect location for QEII, which I suspect will be fast-tracked. Whitehall – the government hub - is a natural starting point, particularly as The Queen was inordinately fond of

the annual Remembrance service at Lutyens’ Cenotaph.

Parliament Square would come a close second, though things are getting a tad noisy and crowded down there these days. The Mall might be the scouts’ third choice, especially if the statue could be within sight of the Buckingham Palace balcony (her late Mother and Father have statues beside the steps to Carlton House Terrace). And the fourth location - another of The Queen’s favourite venues, because of its association with the Trooping of the Colour - might be Horse Guards’ Parade. Hampshire-based Morris Singer, the world’s oldest brass foundry would be a shoe-in to handle the bronze cast ing. They worked regularly with Henry Moore and one of their best known works, by Jacob Epstein, adorns the east front of Basil Spence’s restored Coventry Cathedral. Thankfully, the late Queen’s plinth will bear her classical E II R monogram and not that hastily-botched CR III, surmounted by a cherry-topped Lyons fair cake, dreamed up by the College of Heralds.

All Saints Church High Street Hereford

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Queen Mother Square, Poundbury, with Quinlan Terry’s Strathmore House in the background

Photo: Leon Krier

art

POWYS

Studer Fine Art, Art - The Gallery, 4 The High Street, Presteigne. Nov Studio artists. Thurs-Sat, 10.30am - 4pm.

Erwood Station Gallery, Llandeilo Graban, Builth Wells, LD2 3SJ 01982 560674

A constantly changing mix of materials and styles occupying over 2000 square feet. Complimented by paintings and sculpture, plus seasonal exhibitions. Open 10.30am-4.30pm.

Art by Osian (Celf gan Osian Gwent), Chatwood, 6 Long Bridge St, Llanidloes SY18 6EE 0800 999 1953

www.osiangwent.com

Luxury works of fine art - paintings and limited edition fine art giclée prints. Exclusive and original paintings by Welsh contemporary artist Osian Gwent. Open Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm. Celf O Gwmpas, Centre Celf, Tremont Rd, Llandrindod Wells LD1 5EB 01597 822777

Until 17 Nov SANDY CRAIG. Solo exhibition. 2 Nov - 22 Dec LLANDRINDOD

WELLS ART GROUP. Open Wed - Sun 2pm-7pm.

Tower House Gallery, 29 High St, Knighton LD7 1AT 01547 529530 Gallery, shop, cafe. Tues-Sat 10am-4.30pm.

Oriel Davies Gallery, Newtown 01686 625041

Until 5 Nov ‘Shared Space’. SHANI RHYS JAMES & STEVEN WEST.

Until 28 Nov ‘East in Colour’. ASHRAH SUUDY - photographs, celebrating the joy and colour of the Somali community in Cardiff.

Until 18 May 2023 ‘Super Size Grain’.

RICHARD WOODS.

Open Tues-Sun 11am-5pm. Wyeside Theatre, Builth Wells 01982 552555

Until 18 Dec ‘A Brush with Nature’.

SEAN MILNE. Open theatre times. Radnorshire Museum, Temple St, Llandrindod Wells LD1 5DL 01597 824513

Nov Search Radnorshire Museum Facebook page for up-to-date exhibitions, workshops and events. Tues-Fri 10am-3pm, Sat 10am-1pm.

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

Until 19 Nov CHARLIE HOPKINSON.

26 Nov - 17 Dec ANTHEA STILWELL.

Open Thurs-Sat 10am-3pm.

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

Until 13 Nov Autumn Exhibition. JESS BUGLER - sculpture and prints. CHARLIE HIGH - jewellery. ADRIFT POTTERY - ceramics. STEWART ROBERTS - sculpture. Mon-Sat 10.30am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm.

Courtyard Antiques, London House, High St, Presteigne, LD8 2BA 07974 356128 outside normal hours.

Antique pottery, country furniture and art. Mon-Sat 10am-4pm.

Minerva Arts Centre, High Street, Llanidloes 01686 413467

12 Nov - 24 Dec Christmas Craft Fair. Pottery, clothing, class work, knitwear, accessories, art, felt art, jewellery, toys, decor, pyrography, fabric, fine art, wood and more.

Open daily 10.30am-4.30pm.

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

Nov ROSIE FAREY & MANDY COATS - baskets. SUSAN GALLAGHERpaintings. Open daily 11am-4pm.

Lion Street Gallery, 6 Lion St, 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.

Knighton Fine Art, 2 Broad Street, Knighton 01547 528052 www.knightonfineart.co.uk knightonfineart@btinternet.com

Nov ‘The more it snows - Tiddely Pom’. Many packs of charity Christ mas cards, calendars, ‘Three Kings’ by John Hall Thorpe plus other wintry artworks. A plethora of gifts from Traidcraft, Lightstyle, Meri-Meri and Beamers plus local craft ideas. Wed-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-1pm. Hay Castle, Oxford Rd, Hay-on-Wye HR3 5DG 01497 820079

Until end Nov ‘The Printed Line’. This exhibition considers how artists have used a variety of printmaking tech niques to exploit the potential of the printed line. Open daily, 10am-5pm.

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. Wed-Sat 10am-4pm. Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, Near Newtown 01686 688369

6 Nov - 18 Dec Christmas Open & Represented Artists exhibition. Artwork by artists living and working in Wales. Perfect opportunity to buy original art locally as a Christmas present. Thurs-Sun, 11am-4pm.

Found Gallery, 1 Bulwark, Brecon LD3 7LB 07736 062849 www.foundgallery.co.uk

Until 19 Nov ‘Coming in from The East’. SUSAN VAUGHAN WILLIAMS - artist. RICHARD GREATREX ‘Only Japan’ - photographs. CHRIS PYEMaster carver. PAMELA THORBY - pottery. HELYNE JENNINGS - multi-media artist. JENNY JACKSON - textile designer. MAUREEN RICHARDSON - upcycling. CHRISSIE NASH - jewellery. 22 Nov - 22 Dec Seasonal Exhibition. HELEYNE JENNINGS - multi-media artist. RICHARD STUDERprintmaker. TONY BENNETTphotographs. FAYE LAVERY GRIFFITHS - woodturner. KIM COLE BROOK - ceramics. CHRISSIE NASH - jewellery.

Open Tues-Sat 10am-4.30pm. Memorial Square, Halls and Beyond, Hay-on-wye 07989 980601 info@haymarkets.co.uk

10 Dec Hay-on-Wye Christmas Fayre. 50+ traders bring Christmas to the streets of Hay with festive gifts, hot food, mulled gin, singing from Hay Shantymen, carols, children’s treasure hunt and more! 10am-4pm.

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

5 Nov - 28 Jan ‘The Power of Enchantment’. Long Winter show. Myths, legends and other worlds - the curious, the fabled and the playful. Works on paper including etchings, lithographs, monotypes, drawings and collages; alongside paintings, jewellery and ceramics. Tues-Sat 9.30am-5pm.

Alex Allpress, Builth Wells

Hereford Arts & Crafts Society, The Courtyard, Hereford

Jess Bugler, Apple Store Gallery, Hereford

Mary Griffin, Old Chapel Gallery, Pembridge

Irvine Peacock, Twenty Twenty Gallery, Ludlow

Sarah Huxley, Greenstage Gallery, Bishop’s Frome

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

info@moma.machynlleth.org.uk

Until 5 Nov ‘Woven Responses’. BILL HENDERSON - paintings. VICKY ELLIS.

Until 5 Nov ‘Growing’. Until 5 Nov ‘Assemblage’. Wed-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-1pm, by appointment only.

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.

Knighton Museum, 1 Broad St, Knighton

The Museum is run entirely by volunteers and reflects the 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.

The Old School, Whitton, near Knighton LD7 1NP 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.

Rhayader Museum & Gallery, CARAD, East St, Rhayader, LD6 5ER 01597 810561

Rhayader Museum are offering an enjoyable opportunity to take part in the creative process of making and installing the displays and installations, working with our team. Please email all@carad.org.uk for details. Look out for new activities and sign up for our free information newsletter online: www.carad.org.uk Tues-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-12pm.

Theatr Brycheiniog, Canal Wharf, Brecon LD3 7EW 01874 611622

Oct ‘Brecon in Bits: Inspired by the Streets’. YEAR 10 GCSE ART PUPILS, BRECON HIGH SCHOOL. Part of the Celebration of Contemporary Welsh Painting 2022. Open theatre times.

Pavilion Mid Wales, Llandrindod Wells LD1 5EY 01597 258118

10 Nov Artisan Market. Arts, crafts, homemade, handmade, local produce. Open 10am-4pm.

3 Dec Christmas market, 12pm-6pm. www.pavilionmidwales.org.uk

HEREFORDSHIRE

Station Approach, Hereford HR1 1FN www.meadowarts.org

Until April 2023 Meadow Arts & Hereford College of Arts present the work of Lothar Götz. Vibrant and geometric public artworks on each end of the building, as well as a number of dazzling flags. The first of four new bold new public artworks that will engage with the site over 4 years.

Jenny Pickford Sculpture Gardens, Newton Lane, Leominster HR6 0PF 07985 246056 www.h-art.org.uk info@jennypickford.co.uk

2 - 4 Dec Christmas Bizarre Bazaar. Handmade arts and crafts featuring sculpture, paintings, prints, jewellery, copperwork, basketry. Try taster blacksmith lessons, copper workshops, mulled wine and roast chestnuts. Open 10am-6pm, free entry.

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

Until 23 Dec ‘Foldlines’. KATE

MORGAN-CLARE, HELEN CASS, KATE GREEN & JACKIE H MORRIS.

Other exhibitors include Studio Mirai, Martha Cass, The Lugg Embroiderers including Maggie Crompton and Rose Tinted Rags. Open Tues 10am-4pm, Sat (second in month) 10am-4pm.

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

GEORGINA FRANKLINjewellery. Individual contemporary design. Commissions undertaken. Market Hall, Kington 07977 978676 3rd Saturday of the month, until Dec Print, paint, wood, wool, paper, met alwork, ceramics, baskets and more. 9:30am-3:30pm, anna@akcrafts.co.uk

Old Stable Gallery, Leominster Tourist Information Centre, Corn Square, Leominster 01568 616460 1 - 30 Nov ‘Blot & Flourish’.

MARCHES SCRIBES - calligraphy exhibition. Mon-Sat 9.30am-4pm. Wobage Makers Gallery, Upton Bishop, Ross on Wye HR9 7QP 01989 720495 www.wobage.co.uk

Nov SHEILA HERRING - pottery. ANDREW McGARVA stoneware pots. CLARE McGARVA - stitched textiles. PATIA DAVIS - porcelain & pots. BEN CASSON - furniture. SHEILA CASSON - stoneware & earthenware pots. CLAIR HODGSON - silver. JEREMY STEWARD - wood-fired salt-glazed pottery. CLYDE HOARbaskets. Thurs-Sat 10am-5pm.

Oxenham Art, Broad St, Leominster HR6 8BT 01568 611898

Nov Featuring HARRIET WILSONenamel jewellery, GABI BIRD & KAREN FAWCETT - ceramics and SALLY ELLIS - original paintings. Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-3pm. Lion Ballroom, Leominster 01568 612277

info@lionballroomleominster.co.uk

3 Dec ‘Chopin & Champagne’. An evening of live music by concert pianist Helen Farrar and live painting on stage by Fine Artist, RICHARD GOWER RBA. 6.30pm, £29 includes glass champagne, canapes and programme, booking essential.

Made in the Marches Gallery, 12 Church St, Kington, HR5 3AZ 07531 820195

www.madeinthemarches.com

Beautiful work from local artists and makers, including ceramics, paintings, prints, textiles, wearable art: clothes & jewellery, sculpture, stone, wood, metal and willow, cards and gifts.

Commissions and vouchers available. Nov & Dec All things bright and beautiful for the festive season, including unique gifts, creative kits and artisan decorations and cards, from artists, HELEN ARTHUR, RICHARD BAVIN, LIZ BEAGLEY, CAROLINE BEAUMONT, JANE BISBY, ROSAMUND BLACK, RACHAEL BLAKEWAY, SHANNON DONOVAN, REBECCA FINNEY, NANCY FROST, FREYA GAMBLE-MAPES, JANE KEAY, MALCOLM MELLEN, SUSAN MULCOCK, JUDE PIPER, REBECCA REYNOLDS, HELEN SMITH, MARY SMITH, ZOE WRIGHT and more! Open Tues–Sat, 11am-4pm.

South Chapel, All Saints Church, Hereford 01432 370414 4, 5, 25, 26 Nov, 9, 10, & 17 Dec THE CRAFTY LADIES. High quality crafts. 10am-3.30pm.

Until 17 Dec Cards for good causes. Mon-Sat 9.30am-5.30pm.

Beautiful Chapel available to hire for Exhibitions and Sales, for information contact allsaintssouthchapel@gmail. com

De Koffie Pot Gallery Sapce, Left Bank Village, Bridge St, Hereford, HR4 9DG www.briangorst.weebly.com

Until 8 Nov BRIAN GORST - artworks. Still life, landscape and assemblages from a local artist and tutor. Open 10am-4.30pm daily.

Mappa Mundi & Chained Library, Hereford Cathedral, Cathedral Close, Hereford 01432 374200

Until 31 Dec ‘Waste Not, Want Not’. Showcasing items from the collections that have reused or repurposed older materials and given them a new lease of life.

20 Oct - 16 Nov ‘Places of Mourning in the Western World’. PHIL WHITING - landscape paintings. Open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, normal admission applies. The Courtyard, Hereford 01432 340555

Until 6 Nov ‘Thinking’. SCULPTURE CYMRU.

11 Nov - 7 Jan ‘Trumpeting’. HEREFORDSHIRE ARTS AND CRAFT SOCIETY.

Open theatre times. Apple Store Gallery, Unit 1, Rockfield Rd, Hereford HR1 2UA 01432 263937

www.applestoregallery.com

Until 12 Nov ‘Making the Invisible Visible’. CHRISTINE EARL & GEORGINA FOWLER.

16 Nov - 17 Dec ‘Christmas Delights’. Wed-Fri 10am-3pm, Sat 10am-1pm.

RidgeBank Contemporary Art Space, 1 High Street, Kington HR5 3AX 07810 526006

caroline@ridgebank.art

Instagram: @ridgebank

Rolling programme of exhibitions and events. Open Fri-Sun 12-6pm. Weavers Gallery, Church Lane, Ledbury 07881 926661

7 - 13 Nov ‘A Sense of Place’. SUE DENNING EMBREY & SCOTT

GREATWOOD. Open 10am-4.30pm, Sun 10am-12pm.

14 - 20 Nov ‘This is who we are. This is what we do’. LEDBURY MAKERS. Open 10.30am-4pm.

21 - 27 Nov Christmas Show. LEDBURY ART SOCIETY. Open 10am-4pm, Sun 10am-12pm. Made in Ross, The Upstairs Gallery, Market House, Ross-on-Wye HR9 5NX 01989 769398 www.madeinross.co.uk

Nov Made in Ross. A co-operative of local art and craft makers who produce a wide range of beautiful work, for all tastes and budgets. Open 10am-4pm.

The Basement, 18 Gloucester Rd, Ross-on-Wye HR9 5BU email gabydevitt@live.com

Beautiful handwoven lampshades, fabrics, pottery, willow baskets and glass. Also a range of eclectic lighting. Open Wed-Sat 9.30am-4pm.

Old Chapel Gallery, East St, Pembridge HR6 9HB 01544 388842 www.oldchapelgallery.co.uk

5 Nov - 31 Dec ‘Winter Curiosities’. Featuring TAMSIN ABBOTT - stained glass. MARY GRIFFIN - pastels. SEREN BELL - pen and ink drawings. JO VERITY - mixed media decoupage. RACHEL WRIGHT - textile collage embroidery. RACHEL BLAKEWAY - papier mache recycled art . JOSIE WALTER & LYN HARRISON - pottery. All year ‘Shadows on the Grass’. Garden sculpture exhibition. An ever-changing collection of unique sculptures for your outdoor space in a variety of media including ironwork, carved stone, stone resin, iron resin, bronze resin, ceramics. Wed-Sat 11am-4.30pm, Sun 12-4pm. Mon & Tues by appointment.

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

Nov Featuring LEYLA MUIR, ZOE TAYLOR, STUART ELLIS, JOHN MAXWELL STEELE, ANNICA NEUMULLER, STEPHEN

RIPPINGTON & TRACY HUNT.

Plus gallery artists. Thurs-Sat 10-4pm.

Greenstage Gallery, Hop Pocket, Bishop’s Frome WR6 5BT 01885 490839

www.greenstagegallery.co.uk

4 Nov - 24 Dec Christmas Show featuring work by SUE CALCUTT, SARA HUXLEY-EDWARDS, DEWI OWENS & JANINE PARTINGTON as well as a host of gallery favourites. Open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10.30am-4pm.

SHROPSHIRE

Bishop’s Castle Town Hall 01588 630023 www.bishopscastletownhall.co.uk

Until 26 Nov ‘A Journey through the border country from Knighton to Ludlow’. DAVID HENRY.

5 Nov Antiques & Flea market, 9am-4pm.

Open Mon-Sat 10am-4pm.

26 Nov Christmas Craft Fair. Two floors of stalls with handmade gifts, 10am-4pm. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury 01743 234970

Until 11 Nov LEAH GORDON: Monument to the Vanquished | Part 1 | The Commoners. A Meadow Arts Project by Leah Gordon & Annabel Edwards exploring how the historic events of land enclosure (started in the 16th century) still impacts the landscape and its access today.

15 Nov - 9 Dec ‘Life’. CHARLIE ADLARD - selection of figurative sketches. Tues-Fri 10am-4.30pm.

Twenty Twenty Gallery, 4 Quality Square, Ludlow 01584 875363 www.twenty-twenty.co.uk

Until 19 Nov ‘Mythical Landscapes’ with TAMSIN ABBOTT, LYNDA JONES, MAZ JACKSON, CATHERINE HYDE, GRAHAM WARD, TAMSIN BRIDGE, PETER TARRANT, SARAH GILLESPIE, FLORA McLACHLAN, CHRISTOPHER P. WOOD. In the gallery and online.

From 26 Nov ‘Winter Festival’ with MARION ELLIOT, CHRISTOPHER CORR, JONNY HANNAH, JIM PILSTON, IRVINE PEACOCK and more! Open Wed-Sat 10.30am-4pm.

Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms 01588 676060

5 & 6 Nov ‘Frost Fair’. A wide selection of handmade crafts and Christmas gifts from talented Shropshire crafts people. Free entry. 10am-4pm.

The Gateway Gallery, Chester St, Shrewsbury SY1 1NB gatewaygallery@mail.com

Until 4 Nov ‘Spaces In Between’. SASHA MORRIS-BHATIA.

18 Nov - 16 Dec ‘Dazzle!’ Open exhibition with the theme being ‘Colour’. All work for sale and nothing over £150. Mon-Fri 9am-4.30pm.

Ragleth Gallery, 1 Sandford Place, Church Stretton SY6 6DY 01694 723225

A contemporary gallery full of original art, inspired by the landscape and wildlife of the Shropshire Hills. Sculpture, paintings, ceramics, glass, jewellery, prints, photographs, automata and more.

Mon & Tue10am-5pm, Thurs - Sat 11am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm.

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

3 & 4 Dec Brampton Bryan Open Studios. Six fantastic makers, special offers and prize draw.

4 Dec Aardvark Christmas Fair with over 20 stalls, find that special something. Filled with great Christmas presents. Also featuring live Christmas Jazz with Dutch Lewis Trio, plus hot food, free mulled wine and more. Tues-Sun 10am-4pm.

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

Every Tues Until 6 Dec ‘Spotlight Talks’. Each week one of the curators, volunteers or members of staff will give a 20 minute talk, 12pm. Mon-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 11am-4pm.

GEORGINA FRANKLIN

Jewellery

Individual

Please see website for studio opening times. www.georginafranklin.co.uk

The Forum, 18 Market Square, Tenbury Wells, Worcs. WR15 8EA Phone 01584 810085

Specialising in the conservationrestoration of works of art on paper and archive material.

9, Lower Buckton Barns, between Leintwardine and Brampton Bryan, SY7 0JU.

Please call or email Louise Vaile for appointments and further information.

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.

The Artists’ Gallery, Ludlow Farm (formerly Ludlow Food Centre), Bromfield, Ludlow SY8 2JR 07974 652866

Nov Artists include SHELLY PERKINS - wildlife artist.

PRISCILLA HANN - bronze sculpture. DANIELLE FLOWERS - contemporary jewellery. KIM DAVIS - wood turning. MEGAN EVANS - collagraph prints.

JAN JAY - textile designs and screen prints. PIP JONES - watercolours.

SARAH BILLINGHAM - pottery. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. www.theartistsgalleryludlow.co.uk

Open daily 10am-5pm.

Facebook - The Artists’ Gallery. Smithy Studio, Brampton Bryan SY7 0DH 07811 042478

Rustic homewares, fine art and craft.

Local makers. Turned wood, slipware, lavender products, textiles, cards and gifts. Thurs-Sat 11am-4pm.

Beacon Room, Ludlow Castle 26 Nov Makers Market. Top selection of local makers. Part of Ludlow Winter Festival & Castle Light Show. Open 1pm-9pm.

Castle Square, Ludlow 6, 13 & 20 Dec ‘Tinsel Tuesdays’. Over 40 stalls brimming with local artists, crafts people and artisan food makers. Open 9am-4pm.

Assembly Rooms, Mill St, Ludlow www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk 01584 878141

Until 19 Nov ‘Pink Lady’. Food Photographer of the year exhibition. A myriad of images of ingredients, harvesting, cooking and more. Open theatre times.

Art & Craft Workshops

Single, dated listings are free. Ongoing workshops, £40 per year.

GINN’S CREATIVE WORKSHOPS

Discover your creative potential at my workshops covering, Art, Textiles and Sewing Techniques, catering for the experienced and inexperienced. Dates to suit you. 01432 760961.

IKEBANA: THE ANCIENT ART OF JAPANESE FLOWER ARRANGING ‘Foam-free’, using seasonal materials. Workshops for maximum 6 people are run by Qualified Teacher and Master in Ikebana (Ohara School). Individual lessons are possible by arrangement. Visit www.discovering-ikebana.com.

Western flower arranging workshops are also available, see website ‘Western Style Workshops’, or ring 01432 880126 or email noellaplasman@gmail.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 local artist tutor: Audrey Bradley: 01544 350369.

MOOR HALL STUDIO ~ BOBBY BRITNELL

Inspirational art and textile related courses delivered throughout the year by highly qualified tutors. Some courses are on-line, 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

VILLAGE ART CLUBS

Love art? Come and join us! Friendly, local clubs with professional tuition run for three terms per year. Beginners and experienced painters all welcome. Call Liz on 07938 563716 or see the website for detailswww.villageartclubs.co.uk

ALEX ALLPRESS POTTERY STUDIO - POTTERY EXPERIENCES & LESSONS

Church Street, Builth Wells, LD2 3BS, Powys. 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 £40ppTasters - Half day or Full day. Call for more details: 07443875016 e: alexallpressceramics@gmail.com alexallpress.co.uk

LAZY DAISY CHAINS CHILDREN’S SEWING WORKSHOP

‘Starry Nights’ is our next workshop on Saturday 12th November, 10am1pm, at Make-it-Happen, Gomond St, Hereford. For children aged 7-11, no experience is necessary. Cost £22. For more details go to https://www. facebook.com/lazydaisychains

Alex Allpress Pottery StudioExperiences & Lessons

STONE CARVING WORKSHOPS

Monthly in Llangarron HR9 6PH. Glenn Morris, sculptor, leads an informal, friendly group. Suitable for beginners and those with some experience. Full tuition, safety equipment and tools provided. Stone available if required. Copious refreshments guaranteed. 01989 770776.

Frances@artsinthemarches.co.uk

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, Enamelled Jewellery, Felt-making, Glass Fusing, Hand Block Printing, Hedgerow Medicine, Mosaics, Painting, Pastels, Photography, Plant Dyeing, Spinning and Weaving, Rag Rug Making, Sewing, Stained Glass, Stonecarving, Woodblock printing, Drawing and Upholstery. For full details visit www.creativebreaks.co.uk

Make it yourself - take it home - treas ure it – or give it with pride!

BASKETMAKING USING RUSH

Presteigne. Courses available throughout the year covering many techniques. Small groups and all levels taught. All materials and equipment included. For more information see Rushmorebaskets.com or contact Clair at rushmorebaskets@ gmail.com 07713 514902.

VICKI NORMAN WORKSHOPS

30 Oct - 11 Nov - Italy Art Safari. 12 & 13 Nov - Weekend drawing retreat at Acton Hall. 15 - 17 Nov - ‘Seeing with Artist’s Eyes’, online zoom workshop. Vicki Norman Art School, 21 Mill St, Bridgnorth, WV15 5AF, www.vickinormanstudio.com

November & December

MELISSA HUNT JEWELLERY COURSES

26 Nov - Make A Silver Ring. 8 & 29 Nov - 5 Day Introduction ot Silversmithing, suitable for beginners and students who wish to develop their skills, 10am-4pm, £425. 15 DecCabochon Stone Setting. 4 Nov - Claw Settings. 7 & 13 Nov - Make a Round Pill Box in Silver or Copper, 10am4pm. 12 & 13 Nov - Make a Pill Box in Silver or Copper, 10am-4pm, £85.

15 Nov - Tube Setting and Gypsy Setting. 3 Dec - Soldering Tips and Practice, 10am-4pm.

All workshops are one day in duration. Melissa Hunt, Brampton Bryan, www.melissahuntjewellery.com

THE ARTHOUSE STUDIO

Creative workshops including lino printing, glass fusing, jewellery making, fabric printing, traditional glass painting, stained glass. The Art House Studio, Weobley, 07467 941208, www.thearthousestudio.co.uk

November

APPLE STORE GALLERY WORKSHOPS

14 Nov - Carborundum Printing with Jess Bugler, 10am-4pm, £60. 15 Nov - The Painters Tools - Acrylics with Allison Neal, 10am-4pm, £60. Apple Store Gallery, Unit 1, Rockfield Rd, Hereford HR1 2UA 01432 263937 www.applestoregallery.com

November

HAY CASTLE TRUST WORKSHOPS

1 Nov - Printing with Recycled & Natural Materials. 10.30am for 3-10 year olds, 1pm teens session, £5. 16 Nov - Lino Printing Workshop - Let’s

Try Reduction Printing with resident printmaker Aidan Saunders. Ideal for anyone with basic Lino skills, 10am, £65. Hay Castle Clore Learning Space, Hay-on-Wye, 01497 820079.

November MID WALES ARTS CENTRE Thurs - After-School Pottery for children 7-11 years, 5-6.30pm, £7. Thurs - Pottery & Ceramic Sculpture Club for all ages and abilities, 2-4pm & 7-9pm, £10. Fri - Pottery & Ceramic Sculpure Club, 11-1pm, £10. 5 Nov - Monthly Family Pottery Workshop, 2-4pm, £10, children £8. 12 Nov - Life Drawing with Sandy Craig, 10am-1pm, £18, students £14. 12 Nov - Christmas Enamelling Workshop with Jill Leventon, 10am-4pm. 19 NovScreen Printing Workshop with Emma Aldridge and Jacqui Dodds, 10am-4pm, £60. Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, Newtown, 01686 688369.

November

EASTNOR POTTERY

INTRO TO THE POTTERS WHEEL £49 per person. Perfect indoor activity for individuals, couples and small groups. 1.5 hr sessions take place on specific dates through the Autumn.

POTTERS WHEEL COURSES 4, 5, 19 & 20 November. £150 day £280 weekend. Spend the day or weekend relaxing and creating pots on the pot ter’s wheel. Please check availability book online www.eastnorpottery.co.uk Email admin@eastnorpottery.co.uk or tel 01531 633886.

November

ORIEL DAVIES GALLERY

First Saturday of the month, until 3 Dec - Monthly Figure Drawing with Lois Hopwood, 10.30am-1pm, £20 per session. Book online or in the gallery. Oriel Gallery, Newtown, 01686 625041, www.orieldavies.org

November

HEREFORD CATHEDRAL

16 Nov - Waste Not Want Not Creative Workshop: Notebook making, 10am1pm, £30, all materials provided.

19 Nov - Waste Not Want Not Creative Workshop: Bookstar making, folding star for your Christmas tree, 10am1pm, £30, all materials provided.

23 Nov - Lego Club, 3.30pm-4.30pm for 8-14 year olds, free. Mondays, term time - Toddler Group, craft activities and prayer; suitable 1-3 years, 9.30am, free. Hereford Cathedral, 01432 374225, www.herefordcathedral.org

November

THE HIVE WORKSHOPS

Every Tues - Life Drawing for all ages, 7-9pm. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 01743 234970.

November

SIDNEY NOLAN WORKSHOPS

4 Nov - Firework-inspired art and crafts for ages 5 and over, 11am-12pm, £5. 12 Nov - Cultivate - A creative programme for ages 15-25 year olds, 10am-1pm, free. 26 Nov - Christmas Wreath Making with natural materials sourced from The Rodd. Mince pies and mulled wine included, 10.30am1pm, £35. Every Monday - ‘Make’. Weekly arts and creative sessions for young people aged 10-14, using a wide variety of materials and mediums, no experience or skills are needed, 3.30-5pm, free. Starting weekly until Thurs 24 Nov - Life Drawing Sessions with Sarah Redway, 3-5pm, £10 per session or £50 for six. To book01544 260149 or www.sidneynolantrust.org

Sat 5 November

AARDMAN ANIMATIONS

MODELLING WORKSHOP

Hands-on clay modelling workshop, lead by one of their expert model makers. ‘Shaun The Sheep, 11am. ‘Gromit’, 1pm. ‘Feathers McGraw’ 3pm. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 01600 719401.

Sun 6 November

CALLIGRAPHY WORKSHOP

‘Minuskilian’, based on the lettering of Herman Kilian with tutor Josie Brown. Monkland Village Hall, near Leomin ster, 10am-4pm, £20 members/£25 visitors, please book, 01544 327657.

Mon 14 November

INTRODUCTION TO PRINTMAKING

With Jess Bugler. 14 Nov - Carborundum. Applestore Gallery, Rockfield Rd, Hereford, HR1 2UA, 10am-4pm, £60 per workshop, 01432 263937.

Tues 15 November

PAINTERS TOOLS

With Allison Neal. Acrylics. Applestore Gallery, Rockfield Rd, Hereford, HR1 2UA, 10am-4pm, £60 per workshop, 01432 263937.

Thurs 17 November

TENBURY WELLS FLORAL ART CLUB

Christmas demonstration with National Demonstrator, Ian Buxton. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm, 01584 811442.

Tues 22 & Sat 26 November

GREEN WILLOW WEAVING COURSE

Learn how to make a willow Christmas tree and flower hurdle to take home with you If you have secateurs, please bring them with you. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, 10am-4pm, £50, booking essential, 01588 676060.

Thurs 24 - Sun 27 November

HAY FESTIVAL WINTER WEEKEND

24 Nov - Book Art Workshop with Kate Kato, 10am-3pm, book via the Hay Castle website. 26 Nov - ‘An Odd Dog Christmas’ with Rob Biddulph, author, illustrator for ages

5+, bring along your own pencils and drawing pad, 10am, £6. 26 Nov - ‘Clay Portrait Workshop with Rachel Ferrington and Mari Fforde, 10am, £15. 26 Nov‘After Hours: Tour of the Printed Line Exhibition’ with Paul Coldwell, 8pm, £10. 27 Nov - ‘Cyanotype Workshop with Mari Fforde, 10am, £15. 27 Nov - Flower Lampshade

Workshop with Layla Robinson, 4pm, book through Hay Castle website. All at Hay Castle. wwwhayfestival.com 01497 822629.

Sat 26 November

ITALICS FOR ALL

Calligraphy workshop for all levels with tutor Nick Caulkin at Monkland Village Hall, near Leominster 10-4pm, £25 guests/, £20 members. 01544 327657 to book. Marches Scribes.

January PAINTING FOR THE STAGE: BACKDROPS AND SCENERY

With Angela Gladwell. Second of two terms of 9 sessions each. This term each participant will make a painting, drawing or model of their own design in response to the theme. Shropshire Museums Collections Centre, Ludlow, 10.30am-1pm, £130, booking at www.shropshiremuseums.org.uk

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, 7-9:30pm, £8, 07587 192495.

Wednesdays INFORMAL ART GROUP

All welcome, help given if required. The Old School Community Hub, New Radnor, 2-4pm, 01544 350242.

Wednesdays DRINK AND DRAW

Weekly life drawing group for all abilities. Bring your own materials and just turn up. Ty Tan Gallery (opp. Blue Boar), Hay-on-Wye, 7-9:30pm, block book in advance £90 for 10 weeks or drop-in for £11, 07855 628626.

Thursdays HEREFORD LIFE DRAWING

The Courtyard, Hereford, 10am-1pm, £7.50, 01432 340555.

THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN (15)

Set on the titular if mythical island off Ireland’s west coast, THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN finds lifelong friends Padraic (Colin Farrell) and Colm (Brendan Gleeson), in sudden and bitter conflict when Colm unexpectedly puts an end to their friendship. Farrell and Gleeson famously starred together in Martin McDonagh’s IN BRUGES and here the writer/director again capitalises on the obvious rapport between them, abetted by Kerry Condon, (co-star in McDonagh’s THREE BILLBOARDS) who as his sister Siobhan tries to comfort the stunned Padriac. Together with troubled young islander Dominic (Barry Keoghan, AMERICAN ANIMALS), she endeavours to repair the relationship, refusing to take no for an answer, but Padraic’s repeated efforts only strengthen his former friend’s resolve and when Colm delivers a desperate ultimatum, events swiftly escalate, with shocking consequences in a acting masterclass whose dark, sometimes macabre comedy is enriched by Ben Davis’s soulful cinematography.

All reviews by Mark Williams

1 - 10 Nov TICKET TO PARADISE (12A)

4 - 10 Nov JUNIPER (15)

4 - 17 Nov THE LOST KING (12A)

5 Nov LABYRINTH (1986) (U) free pre-activity from 10.30am

11 - 17 Nov EMILY (15)

12 & 15 Nov LANCASTER (PG)

18 - 25 Nov BANSHEES OF INISHERIN (ctbc)

18 - 25 Nov AMSTERDAM (15)

18 & 21 Nov PETER VON KANT (ctbc) French Film Festival UK

17 & 22 Nov RODEO (ctbc) French Film Festival UK

19 Nov LYLE, LYLE, CROCODILE (U) free pre-activity from 10.30am

23 & 25 Nov MORE THAN EVER (PLUS QUE JAMAIS) (ctbc) French Film Festival UK

25 & 30 Nov FULL TIME (A PLEIN TEMPS) (15) French Film Festival UK

28 & 30 Nov CALL JANE (12A)

29 Nov FATHER EARTH (PG) A special screening followed by a Q&A with Graham Fellows (AKA John Shuttleworth).

The Courtyard Theatre, Edgar St, Hereford 01432 340555

ABERGAVENNY FILM SOC.

2 Nov ANOTHER ROUND

16 Nov BACARAU

30 Nov OUR MEMORY BELONGS TO US

Melville Centre, Pen y Pound, Abergavenny NP7 5UD. 4pm for 4.30pm screening and 7pm for 7.30 screening. A limited number of seats available for non-members aged 18+ www.abergavennyfilmsociety.com

ASSEMBLY ROOMS, LUDLOW

1 Nov DON’T WORRY, DARLING (15)

1 & 2 Nov THE WOMAN KING (15)

3 Nov SEE HOW THEY RUN (12A)

Assembly Rooms, Mill St, Ludlow, 01584 873229

ASS. ROOMS, PRESTEIGNE

2 Nov FILM MISSION: JOY

Finding Happiness in Troubled Times. Part of Wings of Change Festival. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 7pm, free email liminalspace20@gmail.com

BOOTH’S BOOKSHOP

26 Nov WAR HORSE

A celebration of Revel Guest with Michael Morpurgo. Join in the cinema bar after the screening for a reception to celebrate Revel’s life where Michael will be signing copies of the 40th anniversary edition of War Horse. 1pm, £12. Richard Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye. 01497 822010

BRECON FILM SOCIETY

7 Nov LIMBO (12A)

5 Dec CRIES AND WHISPERS (15) 7.30pm, Brecon Coliseum Cinema, Wheat St, Brecon. 01874 623166

CONQUEST, BROMYARD

25 Nov LITTLE WOMEN (2019) (U) Conquest Theatre, Bromyard. 01885 488575

COURTYARD, HEREFORD

1 - 3 Nov MRS HARRIS GOES TO PARIS (PG)

1 - 8 Nov HALLELUJAH: LEONARD COHEN, A JOURNEY, A SONG (12A)

2 Nov TOP GUN - MAVERICK (12) Cardington VH 01694 771295

3 Nov BELFAST (12) Brilley VH 01544 327227

3 Nov KING RICHARD (12) Lindridge Parish Hall 01584 881615

4 Nov THE PHANTOM OF THE OPEN (12) Fownhope New Memorial Hall 01432 860717

4 Nov DOWNTON ABBEY - A NEW ERA (PG) Callow End VH 01905 830469

4 Nov BELFAST (12) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125

4 Nov TOP GUN - MAVERICK (12) Kelsall Methodist Hall 01829 752931

5 Nov TOP GUN - MAVERICK (12) Hanley Broadheath VH 07972 183164

5 Nov THE PHANTOM OF THE OPEN (12) Ballingham Old School Hall 07967 017759

8 Nov BELFAST (12) Ashford Carbonell VH 01584 831574

8 Nov THE OUTFIT (15) St Mary’s Church Hall, Ross-on-Wye 07789 778048

8 Nov COMPARTMENT NO. 6 (15)

All Stretton VH 07812 583113

8 Nov BENEDICTION (12) Garway Hall 01600 750465

9 Nov OPERATION MINCEMEAT (12) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125

9 Nov WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING (15) Hope Bowdler VH 01694 723648

11 Nov WEST SIDE STORY (2021) (12A) Bosbury Parish Hall 01531 640333

11 Nov OPERATION MINCEMEAT (12) The Simpson Hall, Burghill 07726 148736

11 Nov TOP GUN - MAVERICK (12) Great Witley VH 01299 896412

12 Nov WOMAN AT WAR (12A) Lady Emily Hall, Tarrington 01432 890720

12 Nov TOP GUN - MAVERICK (12) Clifton on Teme VH 01886 812238

12 Nov OPERATION MINCEMEAT (12) Cawley Hall, Eye 01568 615836

13 Nov TOP GUN - MAVERICK (12) Martley Memorial Hall 01886 888406

14 Nov THE OLIVE TREE (15) Coalbrookdale & Ironbridge Community Centre 01952 433297

16 Nov A WALK IN THE WOODS (15) Chetton VH 01746 789257

16 Nov TOP GUN - MAVERICK (12) Myddle VH 07706 450075

17 Nov THE PHANTOM OF THE OPEN (12) Pencombe & Little Cowarne Parish Hall 01885 400311

17 Nov PARALLEL MOTHERS (15) Leintwardine Community Centre 07572 442903

17 Nov THE PHANTOM OF THE OPEN (12) Gorsley VH 01989 750649

17 Nov A WALK IN THE WOODS (15)

The VH, Norbury 01588 650306

17 Nov BELFAST (12) Much Birch Community Hall 01981 540097

17 Nov CABARET (15) Pudleston VH 01568 750303

17 Nov TOP GUN - MAVERICK (12) Diddlebury VH 07375 326381

17 Nov BENEDICTION (12) Huntington VH 01544 370692

17 Nov OPERATION MINCEMEAT (12) Kinnerley Parish Hall 01691 683619

17 Nov FISHERMAN’S FRIENDSONE AND ALL (12A) Silvester Horne Institute, Church Stretton 07508 072206

18 Nov THE PHANTOM OF THE OPEN (12) Marton VH 01743 792790

18 Nov THE PHANTOM OF THE OPEN (12) Cound Guildhall 01743 761257

18 Nov FINDING YOUR FEET (12) Clungunford VH 01588 660159

THE WOMAN KING (15)

In the 1800s the Agojie were an all-female army of an unprecedented fierceness in the African kingdom of Dahomey (now Benin) and this epic tale finds its leader, General Nanisca (Oscar-winner Viola Davis) training the next generation of warriors to do battle against an enemy determined to destroy their way of life. No stranger to action-packed fare, e.g. Netflix’s THE OLD GUARD, director Gina Prince-Bythewood also has a knack of infusing them with dramatic subtexts and as Dahomy was a major supplier to the Atlantic slave trade we find that as well as her skills as a fighter, Nanisca works to persuade her king (John Boyega, STAR WARS’ Finn) that the trade, which mainly used their enemies captured in battle, should be abolished. Much delayed by studio wrangling, these rarely chronicled but world-changing events infuse a sprawling but engrossing historical drama.

18 Nov BRIAN AND CHARLES (PG) Knighton Community Centre 07940 279903

18 Nov GONE TO EARTH (PG) Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms 01588 676060

18 Nov TOP GUN - MAVERICK (12) Stoke Prior VH 07850 030821

18 Nov ELVIS (2022) (12) Clun Memorial Hall 01588 640109

19 Nov THE RAILWAY CHILDREN RETURN (PG) Bicton VH 01743 850495

19 Nov OPERATION MINCEMEAT (12) Upton upon Severn Memorial Hall 01684 592273

19 Nov THE DUKE (12A) Chapel Lawn VH 01547 530258

19 Nov ELVIS (2022) (12) Trefonen VH 01691 657011

19 Nov TOP GUN - MAVERICK (12) Lindridge Parish Hall 01584 881615

19 Nov THE ANGELS’ SHARE (15) Cleobury Mortimer Parish Hall 01299 270047

19 Nov OPERATION MINCEMEAT (12) Everest Hall, Llanfair Waterdine 01547 528842

19 Nov DOWNTON ABBEY - A NEW ERA (PG) Waverton VH 01244 336055

19 Nov THE DUKE (12A) Bettws-yCrwyn Parish Hall 01588 640233

22 Nov THE PHANTOM OF THE OPEN (12) SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630321

22 Nov OPERATION MINCEMEAT (12) Acton Scott VH 01694 781260

24 Nov TOP GUN - MAVERICK (12) Goodrich VH 01600 890609

24 Nov BRIAN AND CHARLES (PG) SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630321

24 Nov TOP GUN - MAVERICK (12) Almeley VH 07557 659291

25 Nov PARIS, TEXAS (15) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125

25 Nov DOWNTON ABBEY (PG) Himbleton VH 01905 391143

25 Nov LITTLE WOMEN (2019) (U) Conquest Theatre, Bromyard 01885 488575

25 Nov BELFAST (12) Little Wenlock VH 01952 505888

25 Nov THE OUTFIT (15) Colwall VH 07891 668124

25 Nov BENEDICTION (12) All Strettton VH 07812 583113

25 Nov TOP GUN - MAVERICK (12) Longden VH 07539 545846

26 Nov DOWNTON ABBEY (PG) Church & Chetwynd Aston VH 01952 813234

26 Nov THE PHANTOM OF THE OPEN (12) Tasley Parish Room 01746 764881

26 Nov DOWNTON ABBEY - A NEW ERA (PG) Aston on Clun VH 01588 660545

TICKET TO PARADISE (12A)

Rare is the rom-com in megastar George Clooney’s extensive canon, although there were hints of it with Vera Farmiga in UP IN THE AIR and more subtly with Julia Roberts’ character in the OCEANS films, which makes his pairing with the latter in writer-director Ol Parker’s feelgood offering all the more tantalising. They play long divorced married couple, David and Georgia, who despite deep- seated enmity feel mutually obliged to fly to Bali – in reality Australia’s verdant west coast – to stop their daughter Lily (Kaitlyn Dever DETROIT, THE FRONT RUNNER) making the same mistake they did in her plan to wed Balinese seaweed farmer (!) Gede (Maxime Bouttier). You can pretty much guess the ending but the pleasure here is seeing Clooney and Roberts with their obvious chemistry riffing off each other and fully exploiting Parker’s lively script, all set against such a intoxicatingly lush background.

26 Nov TOP GUN - MAVERICK (12) Rodington VH 01952 771147

26 Nov TOP GUN - MAVERICK (12) Ripple Parish Room 07717 292976

26 Nov ELVIS (2022) Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms 01588 676060

28 Nov THE DUKE (12A) The Red House, Albrighton 01902 373854

28 Nov THIS YEAR’S LOVE (18) Coalbrookdale & Ironbridge Community Centre 01952 433297

7 Dec TOP GUN (12A) Knighton Community Centre 07940 279903

KNIGHTON COMM. CENTRE

4 Nov THE BLACK HILL Knighton Community Centre. Part of Knighton Festival, www.kingtonfestival.wordpress.com

THE HIVE, SHREWSBURY

4 Nov CENTRAL STATION (15)

18 Nov HONEYLAND (2019) (12) Shrewsbury Film Society. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, 01743 234970

THE LOFT, HEREFORD

4 & 5 Nov

TOP GUN: MAVERICK (12)

19 Nov ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY (12A)

25 Nov FISHERMAN’S FRIENDS: ONE & ALL

26 Nov WHERE THE CRAWDAD’S SING

The Loft, 18a West St, Hereford HR4 0BX 01432 507460

MKT. THEATRE, LEDBURY

4 Nov BELFAST (12)

9 Nov OPERATION MINCEMEAT (12)

25 Nov PARIS, TEXAS (12) Market Theatre, Market St, Ledbury 07967 517125

MONTGOMERY MOVIE CLUB

3 Nov THE FATHER (12)

17 Nov LAST NIGHT IN SOHO (18)

1 Dec BELFAST (12) Dragon Hotel, Montgomery, 8pm, 01686 668442

OLD MKT. HALL, SHREWS.

Until 3 Nov THE LOST KING (12) Old Market Hall, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281

OXFORD ARMS, KINGTON

9 Nov RIVER (U) A Kleen Film presentation, 7pm. The Oxford Arms, Duke St, Kington www.kingtonkleen.org.uk/events

PRESTEIGNE SCREEN

4 Nov MURINA (15)

18 Nov COMPARTMENT NO. 6 (15)

2 Dec SMALL BODY (12A) www.presteignescreen.org.uk Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 8pm.

REGAL CINEMA, TENBURY

5 & 7 Nov THE WOMAN KING (15)

11 & 14 Nov TICKET TO PARADISE (12A)

26 Nov THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW(18)

Regal Cinema, Teme St, Tenbury Wells, 01584 811442

SAVOY, MONMOUTH

1, 2, 4 - 6 Nov LYLE LYLE

CROCODILE (PG)

1 - 3 Nov AMSTERDAM (12A)

6 Dec ROCKS (PG)

8 Nov THE HERMIT OF TREIG (PG) Savoy Theatre, Church St, Monmouth 01600 772467

SPARC, BISHOP’S CASTLE

22 Nov PHANTOM OF THE OPEN (12)

24 Nov BRIAN & CHARLES (PG)

1 Dec TOP GUN - MAVERICK (12) SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 01588 638038

THEATRE SEVERN, SHREWS

1 Nov LOVE AROUND THE WORLD (12A) Followed by Director Q & A. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury 01743 281281

WYESIDE, BUILTH WELLS

Until 3 Nov HALLOWEEN ENDS (ctbc)

Until 3 Nov THE WOMAN KING (ctbc)

Until 6 Nov BLACK ADAM (ctbc)

Until 27 Nov LYLE LYLE

CROCODILE (PG)

1, 26 - 30 Nov BROS (ctbc) subtitled screening

4 - 9 Nov EMILY (ctbc)

4 - 16 Nov THE LOST KING (12A)

4 - 6 Nov SMILE (18)

11 - 13, 15 - 23 Nov BLACK

PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER (ctbc)

13 Nov PARALLEL MOTHERS (15) Film Club

18 - 20, 22 - 24 Nov AMSTERDAM (15)

25 - 30 Nov, 1 Dec MATILDA THE MUSICAL (PG) Wyeside, Builth Wells 01982 552555

LIVE EVENTS ON SCREEN

3 Nov THE SEAGULL National Theatre. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 7pm, 01588 638038. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7pm, 01600 719401. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7pm, 01584 811442. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7pm, 01432 340555. Booths Bookshop Cinema, 7pm, 01497 822010. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7pm, 07967 517125. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7pm, 01584 878141.

5 Nov LA TRAVIATA Metropolitan Opera. The Courtyard, Hereford, 4.55pm, 01432 340555.

7 Nov THE SEAGULL National Theatre. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7pm, 01874 611622.

8 Nov THE SEAGULL National Theatre. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7pm, 01885 488575.

10 Nov THE SEAGULL National Theatre. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7pm, 01982 552555.

16 Nov THE ROYAL BALLET:

A DIAMOND CELEBRATION

Royal Opera House. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.15pm, 01432 340555. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7.15pm, 01600 719401. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7.15pm, 01584 811442. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7.15pm, 07967 517125. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 7.15pm, 01588 630321. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.15pm, 01874 611622. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.15pm, 01885 488575. Old Market Hall, Shrewsbury, 7.15pm, 01743 281281.

17 Nov THE ROYAL BALLET:

A DIAMOND CELEBRATION

Royal Opera House. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7.15pm, 01584 878141.

20 Nov THE ROYAL BALLET:

A DIAMOND CELEBRATION

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

23 Nov THE CAMERA IS OURS Britain’s Women Documentary Makers. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, 01885 488575.

3 Dec CEZANNE:

PORTRAIT OF A LIFE Exhibition on Screen. Old Market Hall, Shrewsbury, 12pm, 01743 281281.

4 Dec CEZANNE:

PORTRAIT OF A LIFE Exhibition on Screen. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.45pm, 01432 340555.

8 Dec THE NUTCRACKER

Royal Opera House. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7.15pm, 01600 719401.

9 Dec THE NUTCRACKER

Royal Opera House. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7.15pm, 01584 878141.

WORKSHOPS

Wednesdays

FILM MAKING CLUB

The Courtyard, Hereford, 5.15pm & 6.45pm, £73 per term, 01432 340555.

Cezanne

Dance Performance

Mon 7 November

THE NUTCRACKER

CROWN BALLET from Moldova present a charming and kindly fairy tale. Enter a magical new world, a treat full of glitter for the whole family. The Courtyard, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

Tues 8 November

SWAN LAKE

CROWN BALLET present Tchaikovsky’s best works, featuring some of the ballet’s most memorable music and breath-taking dance. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

Fri 18 November

MI FLAMENCO: IGNITE

An authentic flamenco experience when dancers Ester Tal and Tomas Arroquero perform. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm, £16, 01584 878141.

Sat 19 November

LEGENDS AND DREAMS

CONCORD COLLEGE. An evening of internationally inspired dance, drama, music and art. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £10, all proceeds to local charities, 01743 281281.

Fri 25 November

DREAM

BALLET CYMRU. A vibrant, fresh and innovative fulllength ballet based on Shakespeare’’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7pm, £13, under 18s £8.50, 01686 948100.

Sat 10 December

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

BALLET THEATRE present one of the most enchanting love stories of all time. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 3pm, 01600 719401.

Dance Workshops

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

Tues 8 November

COME AND TRY MORRIS DANCING

The Red Lion, Bredwardine, 7.30pm, 01568 720510.

Sun 20 November

MONKLAND STEP SESSIONS

The Monkland Arms, Monkland, near Leominster, 01568 720510.

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-go - please book by the previous Wednesday. For full information visit www.alanyabellydance.com or call Abbie on 07962 161081.

COURTYARD, HEREFORD CLASSES

Adult Classes. Mon - Contemporary Dance with LG Dance, 6.30pm, £21 per month, £8 drop in, www.lauragale.co.uk. Tues - Street Jazz with LG Dance, 7.15pm, £21 per month, £8 drop in, www.lauragale.co.uk Wed - Adult Irish Dance, 8pm, £60 for 10 week course, ludwigtheatrearts.com. Thurs - Silver Swans Adult Ballet, 1.30pm & 2.30pm, £6 per session, www.starlightcompany. co.uk Thurs - Adult Performance Class with LG Dance, 8pm, £48 for 6 weeks, £8 drop in, www.laruagale.co.uk Fri - Chance to Dance, 10.15pm, £6 per session. Junior Classes with LG Dance. Mon - Junior Contemporary, 4.30pm, £21 per month. Mon - Senior Contemporary, 5.30pm, £21 per month. Tues - Junior Street Jazz, 5.15pm, £21 per month. Tues - Senior Street Jazz, 6.15pm, £21 per month. Thurs - Mini Musicals, 5.30pm, £23 per month. Thurs - Junior Musical Theatre, 5.30pm, £23 per month. Thurs Senior Musical Theatre, 6.40pm, £28 per month, www.lauragale.co.uk Wed - Irish Dance with Ludwig Theatre Arts, Beginners (6+) 6pm, advanced 7pm, £5 per session. Fri - Dancing Tots for ages 2-4, 11.30pm, £4 per session. The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.

LEARN 2 JIVE BEGINNERS CLASSES

Mon - Bartestree Village Hall, Hereford, HR1 4BY 7.30-8.30pm. Silvester Horne Institute, Church Stretton, SY6 6BY, 7.30-8.30pm. Tues - Pembridge Village Hall, HR6 9EB, 7.30-8.30pm. SaxonHall, HR2 6HE, 7.30-8.30pm. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, SY8 1AZ, 7.30-8.30pm. Wed - Burford Village Hall, Tenbury Wells, WR15 8LA, 7.30-8.30pm. Holy Trinity Parish Hall, Malvern, WR14 4LR, 7.30-8.30pm, Beginners Jive. 8.30-9.30pm, Intermediate Jive. Thurs - Ledbury Dance Studio, Bye Street, HR8 2AA, 7.30-8.30pm. Abberley Village Hall, WR6 6AZ, 7.30-8.30pm. Sun - Eardisley Village Hall, HR3 6NH, 7.30-8.30pm. 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.

Fortnightly Saturdays CHORUS LINE

Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 07943 417561. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays

MID WALES DANCE ACADEMY

Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 07943 417561.

Tuesdays FOXWELP MORRIS

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

Swan Lake

Wednesdays SOLO LATINO DANCE

Parish Hall, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm. Mely 07837 169505.

Wednesdays BIG FISH LITTLE FISH FOR MUMS & TOTS! Dance Centre, Llandrindod Wells, 2-3pm, £3 drop in, for tots aged 8 months+, 01597 824370.

Wednesday mornings & Thursday evenings TUDOR & MEDIEVAL DANCE Would you like to learn to do Tudor and Medieval dances? Come and join us in Leominster on Wednesday mornings or Thursday evenings. Beginners welcome; no previous experience necessary. Contact Maureen Crumpler on 01568 613477 or email alancapriole@talktalk.net

Thursdays WILD WEST SALSA Left Bank Village, Bridge St, Hereford, 7.45pm, £6, students £5, social dance only £4, 01432 357753.

Thursdays JENNY PIPES MORRIS is a lively well estab lished 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 danc ing, then please join us and have some fun! We dance Cotswold and Border Morris, practicing on Thursday eve nings at 7.30 at Stoke Prior Village Hall, Leominster, HR6 0LG. Contact Helen 07821 411236 or Rose 07815169566.

Fridays CHANCE TO DANCE For the over 50s. The Courtyard, Hereford, 10.15am, £4.50, 01432 340555.

Fridays DANCING TOTS For ages 2-4 years. Courtyard, Hereford, 11.30am, £4, 01432 340555.

Fortnightly Sunday HIGHFLYERS YOUTH DANCE COMPANY For ages 11-18 with disabilities or additional needs and their siblings. All welcome. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 2-4pm, 01743 234970 or email Rachel youthsidance@gmail.com

The Bell Inn, Yarpole

ON the death last month of the great French film maker, Jean-Luc Godard, Mr Pernickety was reminded of the risks of using Microsoft Word – exemplified a few year ago in this very organ when the Assembly Rooms in Prest eigne were advertising their imminent showing of the late maestro’s first picture, known in English as Breathless – a weak translation of a French term meaning Out of Breath, or as the Assembly Rooms chose to express it in French: Au bout de Souffle, for which MS spell-check gave them Au bout de Soufflé or Out of Soufflé - a little known kitchen sink drama, maybe, with added chic. Mr P was once caught by an MS Word glitch when he needed to change the name of a key character in a novel from Jack to John. He instructed his machine to seek the word Jack and globally replace with John. Drafts later, maybe even at proof stage, an oddly alert editor at Hodder & Stoughton spotted that this same character had just shrugged on a tweed johnet; these things happen in genre fiction.

Mr P was once again drawn back to previous ouevres when producing this month’s food review. He’d been to The Bell in Yarpole, which he found he had reviewed twice before for the Woolly Organ, in September 2010 (unimpressed) and in May 2017 when his piece opened: “It’s with a heavy heart that Mr Pernickety undertakes this month’s column for he is not unmindful of the distress that a discouraging review of an eating establishment can cause its patron.” These words preceded a description of one of the worst dinners Mr P had eaten in his food-writing career.

In both earlier reviews he notes the obvious physical advantages of the place - its location in a fine traditional village amid the curvaceous uplands of North Hereford shire; the classic characteristics of an ancient timber-framed cider-making hostelry, its extensive beamery and rustic fittings, and its obvious potential for warm ambience - all hideously abused, as it turned out, by the incumbents when Mr P visited last in 2017.

The pub suffered for years when it belonged to a horrible PubCo called Enterprise Inns, landlords whose own spectacular greed led to multiple lawsuits with tenants and their own ignominious absorption by another, equally disreputable PubCo.

In 2018, when Enterprise were unable to find a new tenant for the place, the village community in Yarpole got together and boldly devised a way of purchasing the freehold for themselves. Mr P, an avid supporter of villages saving pubs from the clutches of PubCos, was disappointed at first to see that it didn’t seem to be going well for them, unlike other hugely successful attempts to do the same with The Boot at Orleton and The Pheasant at Neenton.

Yarpole village had been unable to find a way of running it themselves, especially in the grip of the Covid lockdowns. However, with a combination of skill, luck, judgement and downright serendipity, they eventually found new tenants to run The Bell.

Although in later years, as his more astute readers will have observed, Mr Pernickety has not entirely shed a stout mantle of youthful cynicism, nor has he abandoned an earlier childhood conception of the supernatural, and his heart can still quicken at evidence of the miraculous. As soon as Mr P and his Lovely Companion walked into the familiar old pub, they sensed with a warm tingle the utter transformation of the place. Stepping up into the same low-ceilinged bar, they found it had been opened up stylishly and without pretension, lucidly refreshed in subtle colours and with furniture that is absolutely right. Beautifully lit, warmed by a big, efficient wood-burner, this was all nudged into perfection by the sublime strains of Miles Davis’ trumpet in Kinda Blue wafting in as if just from the other bar next door. Before they had even ordered, Mr P’s boxes were effervescent with ticks. He and the LC grew more excited at the prospect of the Sunday lunch they had come for.

Over the meal that followed there was not an item that disappointed. After a platter of Salt Pig charcuterie, pickles and olive bread, they were brought a serving of delicious smoky pink roast beef, with special, unusual treated accoutrements took traditional Sunday lunch to a new plane. Even a Yorkshire pud of proportions a little exuberant for Mr P, was delicious enough to justify its size. There was good selection of wines at fair prices. Frankly, Mr P can’t remember what they chose and he can’t read what he wrote in his little red book, but it was a thoroughly good accompaniment, and not expensive. He and the LC happily shared a rich chocolate brownie and ice cream to round off their lunch. They were more than content. It was obvious that what they had eaten as food which had been prepared with knowledge, talent and, above all, love. The two tenants, Iain Dixon and Nikki Pybus both cook, with backgrounds in a great variety of exceptional establishments. They achieve an extra dimension in their art by cooking over a wood fire pit when that will intensify flavours. The efficient, good-mannered service at The Bell is exceptional and achieved with an obvious commitment to making guests feel cared about, as rare in these times as the excellent beef.

Mr P and the LC look forward to going back to experience the A la Carte menu which is offered from Wednesdays to Saturdays.

Mr Pernickety - info@misterpermickety.com

EVENTS

November HEREFORD BEER HOUSE

9 Nov - Hereford Amateur Brewers, monthly meeting and beer tasting with guests Woofy’s Brewery from Ross, 6.30pm, free entry. 10 Nov - 7th birthday celebration featuring barrel0aged beer tasting with James from Cloudwater, 7.30pm, £25. 11 Nov - Tap takeover with James from Cloudwater, 4pm free entry. 12 Nov - Cult of Oak meet the brewer and mini tasting event, 3pm, £20. Live blues from Howlin’ Mat, 7.30pm, free entry. 13 Nov - A journey from wine to beer via cider with Albert from Ross Cider, 4pm, £25. Hereford Beer House, West St, Hereford.

Fri 11 November

WEIRD & WONDERFUL WINE TASTING

A night of unusual pairings, introduced by Michele Longari of Hay Wines. Featuring a taster menu of local artisan creations, including from Twigs & Dough, Little Bento Box sushi and The Crafty Pickle kimchi and more. Pot & Page, New St, Ledbury, 7.30pm, £30, www.potandpage.co.uk

Sat 3 December

KINGTON FESTIVE FOOD FROM THE BORDERS

100 thrilling top exhibitors, street food. Music in the streets of Kington including Whitton Voices. A gastronomic inspiration from the marches. Free and free parking. Kington, 9.30am-3.30pm.

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 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.

3rd Saturday of every month FARMER’S MARKET Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, 9am-1pm, 01588 630023, www.bishopscastletownhall.co.uk

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. 01588 641180.

Third Saturday of every month BURGERS, BYTES & BOARDGAMES

Table top games in good company, fast food and drinks on tap! Play in-house games or bring some of your own to share. Pot & Page, New St, Ledbury, 7.30pm, please book, www.potandpage.co.uk

Third Saturday of every month FARMER’S MARKET Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, 9am-1pm, 01588 630023.

First Thursday EVENING FARMER’S MARKET The Barn, Ledbury, HR8 1EA, 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.

First Friday of the month BOOKCLUB DINNERS Join Katie and the bookworms for an evening of literary delights. Each month we meet to discuss a different book and share a meal inspired by the story. Nov - ‘The Secret History’ by Donna Tartt. Pot & Page, New St, Ledbury, 7pm, please book, www.potandpage.co.uk

FOOD BYTES

Why not advertise? Only £40 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.

PLANTASTIK cic, 15 WEST ST, LEOMINSTER is closed now but has morphed into NORI’S CAFE. Vegetarian and vegan food from your old friend. Open Thursday 11-3, Fridays and Saturdays 10-4 ffi: noriscafe@yahoo.com

POT & PAGE, 8 NEW STREET, LEDBURY HR8 2DX 01531 248743 Bookshop, vegan eatery and events. Family run plant based eatery, serving wholesome home cooked food with an emphasis on fresh, local and seasonal ingredients. Open Wed-Sun.

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. Thursday morning market stall in Presteigne. Local deliveries of veg. boxes. info@rhosorganic.co.uk www.rhosorganic.co.uk

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

Why not advertise your eating establishment?

IT’S ONLY £40 FOR THE WHOLE YEAR

BROAD sheep

Just post the wording you require (around 40 words) together with a cheque payable to ‘Broad Sheep’ and post to: Broad Sheep, The Fred Bulmer Centre, Wall St, Hereford,HR4 9HP Further enquries, call 07786 131159

NOVEMBER

Tues 1 November

BRECON JAZZ CLUB

Featuring Claire Roberts Quartet, vocalist and violinist playing standards-based swinging jazz. The Muse, Brecon, 7.30pm, £12 in advance, £14 on the door, www.breconjazz.org

MATT CARDLE

The X Factor winner in 2010. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, £42-£22, 01743 281281.

ALBERT LOVES JAM NIGHT

Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 8pm, 01743 241124.

Wed 2 November

GABBA GABBA HEY!

Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm, 01743 241124.

JOHN HYMAS & DAVE LUKE

Nori’s Cafe, 15 West St, Leominster, 7.30pm, £25 with meal, please book, 01584 831386 or email noriscafe@ yahoo.com

BABAR CAFE OPEN MIC

Hosted by Dan Jay. Babar Cafe, Union St, Hereford, 8pm, pre-booking advised, martinchapple1@gmail.com

SOMEONE LIKE YOU

The Adele Songbook starring Katie Markham. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, £25, 01743 281281.

ESCHERSTEPS

Funky grooves sit alongside raunchy earth-rock riffs, jazzy improvising, haunting ballads, synth sounds and folk tinges. Queen’s Head, St James St, Monmouth, 01600 712767.

WILD FRUIT

Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 11pm, 01743 241124.

Thurs 3 November

THE LEGENDS OF AMERICAN COUNTRY SHOW

Toe tapping Country classics. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 8pm, £21.50, 01600 772467.

OLGA KOCH: JUST FRIENDS

Henry Tudor House, Barracks Passage, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £15, 01743 361666.

ALMELEY STEADY SESSION

The Bells Inn, Almeley, www.almeleysteadysession.wordpress. com

LEO SAYER

British music legend celebrates his 50th anniversary in music. Rescheduled from 4 Oct, existing tickets remain valid. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, £35-£31, 01743 281281.

THAT’LL BE THE DAY

The UK’s leading rock ‘n’ roll show take you on a journey through the years from the 50s to the 80s. Combining hilarious comedy sketches and impersonations with brilliant vocals and musicianship. For ages 12+. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7.30pm, £28.50, 01686 948100.

Fri 4 November

JOHN LENNON TRIBUTE UK

Gaz Keenan and his backing band. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm, 01584 811442.

PIGDAZE

The Sociable Beer Company, Worcester.

ACOUSTIC SESSION

The Monkland Arms, Monkland, near Leominster, 01568 720510.

BETH NIELSEN CHAPMAN

One of the great American singer songwriters. Supporting Beth will be singer-songwriter and world renowned bassist Scott Mulverhill. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, 01600 772467.

ABEL SELAOCOE & CHESABA

The brilliant South African cellist Abel Selaocoe moves seamlessly across genres and styles. Together with his trio Chesaba he presents his own distinc tive way with music from the African continent. Abel combines virtuosic performance with improvisation, singing and body percussion, his energised performances bringing together classical, jazz, and world music in a unique fusion. Museum of Modern Art, Machynlleth, 7.30pm, £25, students £21, under 18s £5, 01654 703355.

OPEN MIC

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

COUNTERFEIT STONES

Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, £25, 01743 281281.

THE SOCIAL IGNITION

Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm, 01743 241124.

DAVID BUSBY

The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

Sat 5 November

THE JOOKS

The Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford, 7.45pm, 01952 610888.

SOMETHING FOR THE WEEKEND

The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

TWO PUSH CHARLIE

A big party to celebrate Becky’s ten years at the Vaga Tavern, Hereford, 8.30pm free entry, free food and drinks offers.

SOLAR MOHICANS

Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm, 01743 241124.

THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN

All your favourite Motown songs. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, £29.50, 01743 281281.

PRESTEIGNE FIREWORKS

Plus live music from Fight The Bear. Went’s Meadow, Presteigne, 6.45pm, £5, under 12s free. (No parking except disabled parking at Went’s Meadow). Sheep Music event.

MANRAN

Multi award-winning Scottish super group Manran have been at the heart of the Scottish traditional music scene for over a decade. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £20, 01743 281281.

Manran

Sat 5 November

CYNEFIN (TRIO)

Plus The Briars. The Lost Arc, Rhayader, 8.30pm, 01597 811226.

Sun 6 November

HEREFORD JAZZ CLUB

Featuring The Cider City Jazz Band. Richmond Place Club, Edgar St, Hereford, 7.30pm, £8, 01432 276304.

CHORAL EVENSONG Leominster Priory, 4.30pm.

LUNCHTIME LIVE Music from Henry Parker and David Ian Roberts. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 1pm, 01497 821762.

HR4K OPEN MIC

Unit 12a Thorn Business Park, Hereford, 6.30pm, pre-booking advised, martinchapple1@gmail.com

ARRIVAL: THE HITS OF ABBA

The high-energy production features ABBA’s best loved hits. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

Mon 7 November

CIDER CITY JAZZMEN

The Barrels, St Owen St, Hereford.

BRIMFIELD FOLK CLUB

Brimfield Village Hall, 7.30pm, 01584 711480. Please bring your own drinks/ glasses.

Tues 8 November

ALBERT LOVES JAM NIGHT

Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 8pm, 01743 241124.

Wed 9 November

WILD FRUIT

Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 11pm, 01743 241124.

BABAR CAFE OPEN MIC

Hosted by Dan Jay. Babar Cafe, Union St, Hereford, 8pm, pre-booking advised, martinchapple1@gmail.com

SOFYA GULYAK

A groundbreaking pianist. Programme includes Brahms, Clementi and Mozart. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm, £18, £10 for under 18s, 01584 878141.

Thurs 10 November

WELSHPOOL MUSIC CLUB

Featuring Trio Volant, wind trio. Methodist Church, High St, Welshpool, 7.30pm, £15, students £5 on the door, 01938 559087.

Fri 11 November

BROMYARD WIND BAND

Anniversary concert. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, £10, 01885 488575.

FOLK AT THE FALCON

A double bill, featuring singer songwriters Colin Pitts and Mair Thomas, each with their own unique material and style. Falcon Mews, Bromyard, 7.30pm, £10 from the Falcon Hotel or 07726 462220.

OPEN MIC

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

KIM CYPHER QUARTET

The band will perform a selection of well-known jazz favourites, swing, original music, Latin and funky grooves. Pudleston Village Hall, 7.30pm, £15, booking essential, 01568 750303, rogfryer@hotmail.com

GUNS FOR GIRLS

Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm, 01743 241124.

PIGDAZE

Unplugged. Old Street Tavern, Ludlow, 8pm.

DIRE STREETS

The six-piece band is made up of some of the country’s top tribute musicians. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm, £22, 01584 878141.

PAUL PARKER & ALL THE RIGHT FRIENDS

The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

Sat 12 November

MARTIN SIMPSON

West Malvern Social Club, 145 West Malvern Rd, 7.30pm, £25, 07974 725374.

BREAK THE RECORD

Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 8pm, 01743 241124.

HOWLIN’ MAT

Live blues. Hereford Beer House, West St, Hereford, 7.30pm, free entry.

THE MARK HARRISON BAND

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

BEARDYMAN

An award winning musician, a digital superstar, one of the world’s best beatboxers, a multi-instrumentalist, a groundbreaking live looping pioneer and musical comedic talent. Pavilion Mid Wales, Llandrindod Wells, 8pm, 01597 258118, www.pavilionmidwales.org.uk

OUT TO LUNCH

The Grapes, Hereford.

HEREFORD POLICE MALE VOICE CHOIR

A varied programme and the evening will include guest singer John Davis. Proceeds to Multiple Sclerosis. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7pm, £12, 07967 517125.

OYE SANTANA

More a party than a concert, this is a feast of Latin music, superb musician ship and hit songs. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, 01874 611622.

SHREWSBURY JAZZ NETWORK

Featuring Vitor Pereira Quintet & Electric Chamber. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £23, £12 for ages under 22, 01743 234970.

SHREWSBURY CHORAL

Programme includes Saint Nicolas by Benjamn Britten and the premiere of The Age of Anxiety by John Bowen. Shrewsbury Abbey, 7.30pm, £15, under 18s free, 01743 232236.

THE FASHION EVENT

Full of fashion and entertainment. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 6.30pm, 01584 811442.

THE UNCONVENTIONALS

The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

WATERMELON CHRONICLES

Rock band. The Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford, 01952 610888.

THE RAGDOLLS

A tribute to Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. The Left Bank, Bridge St, Hereford, 7.30pm, £20. www.theleftbankvillage.co.uk

Vitor Pereira Quintet & Electric Chamber, Shrewsbury Jazz Network

Sat 12 November

MUSIC IN NEW RADNOR

Featuring Due Cain: Tabitha Selley, cello and Emily Harris, harp. ‘Schubert and Song’. Community Hall, New Radnor, 7.30pm, £15, under 14s £3. 01544 350268. Bar, feel free to bring snacks, no parking at the hall.

Sun 13 November

BUSH PILOTS

Richmond Club, Edgar St, Hereford, 3-5pm, free.

JON AMOR

Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4pm, 01531 632250.

NINE BELOW ZERO

Toured with The Who and The Kinks are back on tour this year. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, £25, 01743 281281.

HAY MUSIC

Featuring Lore Lixenberg - mezzosoprano and Bartosz Glowackiaccordion. Programme includes JS Bach, Henry Purcell, John Cage, Karine Polwart, Hildegard von Bingen and Frederic Acquaviva. St Mary’s Church, Hay-on-Wye, 4.30pm, £12.50, under 25s £6.25, www.haymusic.org

CHORAL EVENSONG

Ross Parish Church, 6pm.

JANICE BURNS & JON DORAN

An evening of traditional music by this Anglo-Scottish duo. Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, 7.30pm, £12, 01588 630023, www.ticketsource.co.uk/bcth

Mon 14 November

POP-UP JAZZ IN BILL’S KITCHEN

Laid back cool jazz with Surco Trio.

Featuring piano, double bass and drums, 7.30pm, £25 jazz and meal, £15 jazz only. Please book your table (you may share a table unless requirement is stated beforehand), between 5-6.30pm on 01584 877956. 01584 878141.

Tues 15 November

ALBERT LOVES JAM NIGHT

Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 8pm, 01743 241124.

Wed 16 November

BABAR CAFE OPEN MIC

Hosted by Dan Jay. Babar Cafe, Union St, Hereford, 8pm, pre-booking advised, martinchapple1@gmail.com

THAT’LL BE THE DAY CHRISTMAS SHOW

Rock ‘n’ Roll Christmas show to kick off the festive season. For ages 12+. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, £29-£25.50, 01743 281281.

WILD FRUIT

Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 11pm, 01743 241124.

Thurs 17 November

JOHN SMITH & KATHERINE PRIDDY St Mary’s Church, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £18, 01743 361666.

LADY RAGE

Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 8.30pm, 01743 241124.

TALISK

Amongst the most in demand folkbased groups to emerge from Scotland in the last decade. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, £18.50, 01743 281281.

LIVE MUSIC AND ORGANIC MEAL

From The Primrose Farm Collective, plus support acts. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 6.30pm, 01497 821762.

THE BOAT INN OPEN MIC

Hosted by Martin Chapple. The Boat Inn, Whitney-on-Wye, 8pm, pre-booking advised, martinchapple1@gmail.com

BAGLEY BAND NIGHT

Featuring Back to the Border who will be performing with two guest bands. Music is usually rhythm and blues, rock ‘n’ roll and country. Bagley Social Club, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, free.

PIGDAZE

Crown and Achor, Vaults, Bishop’s Castle, 9pm.

GIGSPANNER

Peter Knight and his trio return. Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, 8pm, £18, 01588 630023, www.ticketsource.co.uk, bcth

Fri 18 November

HOT RUBBER

The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

MUCH ADO ABOUT JAZZ

A show for people who don’t necessarily like jazz as well as those who do! Chris and Al revisit some much-loved jazz classics and present them with energy and a large dose of dry humour. For ages 12+. Silvester Horne Institute, Church Stretton, 7.30pm, £12/£6, 01694 720132. Arts Alive.

CALL OF THE KRAKEN

Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm, 01743 241124.

THE 80S SHOW

Tribute show. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, £26-£23, 01743 281281.

OH WHAT A NIGHT!

A musical journey through the career of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £26.50, 1874 611622.

OPEN MIC

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

KINGS PLAY QUEEN

String quartet play Queen’s greatest hits. Malvern Cube, Albert Road North, Malvern, WR14 2YF, 7.30pm, £18 in advance, www.ticketsource.co.uk

THE KAKATSITSI MASTER DRUMMERS

From Ghana. Upstairs at the Chapel. The Artshop & Chapel, Abergavenny, 8pm, workshop available for 9-16 year olds, 1.30pm, £25, concert, £18, under 16s £11, 01873 736430.

Sat 19 November

CLAUDE BOURBON

Guitarist, playing blues, Spanish and Middle Eastern stylings into unchartered territories. Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, 8pm, £14, 01588 630023, www.ticketsource.co.uk/bcth

OCG DUO

De Koffie Pot, Gwynne St, Hereford, 1-3pm.

CAPTAIN ACCIDENT & THE DISASTERS

Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 8pm, 01743 241124.

MUCH ADO ABOUT JAZZ

See 18 Nov for details. Upton Magna Memorial Hall, £12/£6/£30, 07854 220609. Arts Alive.

The Kakatsitsi Master Drummers

SHRED BELLY

Rose & Crown, Burford, Tenbury Wells. SPEAKEASY!

Vintage music and cocktail night with Hot House Combo and The Washboard Resonator. A night of classic vaudeville swing and early jazz sounds. The Lost Arc, Rhayader, 01597 811226, www.thelostarc.co.uk

AN EVENING OF BUDDY HOLLY & JOHNNY CASH Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm, 01584 811442.

WORCESTER SAX QUARTET

Playing pieces ranging from Bach to jazz and tango. St Peter’s Church, Withington, Hereford, HR1 3QE, 3pm, free, refreshments, retiring collection.

HEREFORD CHORAL SOCIETY

Walton ‘Belshazzar’s Feast’, Vaughan Williams ‘Toward the Unknown Region’ and Stanford ‘Songs of the Fleet’. Conductor, Geraint Bowen and Hereford Sinfonia. Hereford Cathedral, 7.30pm, £10, under 16s free with an adult, 01432 751175. www.herefordchoralsociety.org

JEB LOY NICHOLS WITH CLOVIS PHILLIPS

Concert and book launch to celebrate the release of Jeb’s new LP, also th erelease of his new novel ‘Knock Turn’. Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, near Newtown, 7.30pm, £10, 01686 688369.

THE RONALDOS

The Bridges, Ratlinghope, music from 8.45pm, food tables must be booked prior, 01588 650260.

LADY MAISERY

Uniquely captivating band with original songs. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 7.45pm, £18, 01743 234970.

SAMANA

Live music plus vinyl DJ sets. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762.

MICE IN A MATCHBOX

An electro acoustic folk-rock duo from Bromyard. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.45pm, 01432 340555.

MICK HUTTON’S BOAT-ROCKERS

Featuring Mark Cherrie, with support from Rattle. UNHCR charity music ranging from calypso to jazz with much in between! SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 7.30pm, £15, £8 students/ children, 01588 630321.

CONTRABAND

The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

Mice in a Matchbox

Sat 19 November

HAY SHANTYMEN & THE BELLOW FELLOWS

Shanties, cider and sausages in the Great Hall. Hay Castle, 6pm, £7, under 16s £4 plus sausage/veggie sausage & mash, 01497 820079.

BLUZE BOX

A mix of blues, rock ‘n’ roll and swing. The Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford, 01952 610888.

Sun 20 November

LADY MAISERY

Malvern Cube, Albert Road North, Malvern, WR14 2YF, 7.30pm, £20, www.ticketsource.co.uk

ABERGAVENNY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

An afternoon concert of British music featuring Holst, Vaughan Williams and Iestyn Harding. Our Lady & St Michael’s Church, Pen y Pound, Abergavenny, 2.30pm.

WEDDING OPEN DAY

The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 11am, 01497 821762.

SHRED BELLY

Part of fund raising event at Percy’s Cafe, The Star Hotel, Watergate, Whitchurch, SY13 1DW, 3-4pm.

MARCHES CHOIR & SINFONIA

80 strong choir, four professional soloists and orchestra perform Handel’s Messiah. St John’s Church, Bishop’s Castle, 7pm, £15, children/students free, 01588 650315, online TicketSource or on the door.

DEBBIE PARRY BAND

Richmond Club, Edgar St, Hereford, 3-5pm, free.

Tues 22 November

ALBERT LOVES JAM NIGHT

Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 8pm, 01743 241124.

Wed 23 November

WILD FRUIT

Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 11pm, 01743 241124.

BABAR CAFE OPEN MIC

Hosted by Dan Jay. Babar Cafe, Union St, Hereford, 8pm, pre-booking advised, martinchapple1@gmail.com

NOXWODE

‘Lies & Morals, The Finale’. The repertoire portrays female composers from both the 17th and 18th centures, plus the darker and more complicated side of Vivaldi. Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, 7pm, £12 from the Town Hall or www.ticketsource.co.uk/BCTH

Thurs 24 November

OPEN MIC NIGHT

Hosted by Clare Bennett & Dan Jones. The Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford, 8pm, 01952 610888.

ESCAPE ROOM

Book one to see if you can crack the code. It’s 1890... You have been accused of embezzling money from the Vicars Choral funds and been shut in the Old Chapel until police arrive, you have one hour! Hereford Cathedral, sessions cost £45, 12-4pm, www.herefordcathedral.org

LUNCHTIME RECITAL

RWCMD Percussion Ensemble. A varied programme of tuned and untuned percussion. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 12.30pm, £10, £5 under 18s, 01584 878141.

QUIZ

The Balance Inn, Luston, 8pm, £2 with all proceeds going to a different charity each month. Every team gets a free homemade pizza. Plus raffle and ‘Play Your Cards Right’ with cash prize. 01568 616801.

Fri 25 November

FATHER RICHARD WILLIAMS

‘Nosferatu’ screening with organ music. St Mary’s Church, Hay-on-Wye, 7.30pm, £15. Part of Hay Festival

Winter Weekend, 01497 822629, www.hayfestival.com

NACHOTAMA PLAZA

The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

MATT WOOSEY

West Malvern Social Club, 145 West Malvern Rd, £14, 07974 725374.

QUIZ NIGHT

Maximum 6 per team, booking essential. The Monkland Arms, Monkland, near Leominster, 01568 720510.

DON’T FEED THE GOAT + PIGDAZE Plus DJ Dy Bry. Babar Cafe, Union St, Hereford, 6pm, free until 9pm, £3 from 9pm.

WILL BARNES QUARET

Will is joined by gifted musicians Clovis Phillips, Jack Gonsalez and James Batten - a tight collective of highlyexperienced jazz instrumentalists. Hanging Gardens, Llanidloes, 7pm, £15, tinyurl.com/wbqLlani

OPEN MIC

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

WINGWALKERS

Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm, 01743 241124.

ANNE DENHOLM

An evening of diverse harp music ranging from French classical favourites to 20th century jazz. St Mary’s Church, Hay-on-Wye, 7.30pm, £15. Part of Hay Festival Winter Weekend, 01497 822629, www.hayfestival.com

THE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS

With music, food and good cheer. Market Square, Hay-on-Wye, 6pm, free.

Sat 26 November

CLUN VALLEY JAZZ

Featuring Fergus McCreadie Trio. Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, 7.30pm, 07768 504322.

Will Barnes Quartet

MISS PEARL & THE ROUGH DIAMONDS

The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury. CANTALOOP

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

ELIZA CARTHY & THE RESTITUTION

English folk musician playing the fiddle and spreading the word of English traditional music. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm, £22, 01584 878141.

HEREFORD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA WITH HEREFORD CHAMBER CHOIR

A concert of the music of Ralph Vaughan Williams. St Peter’s Church, St Peter’s Square, Hereford, 7.30pm.

EFFERVESCENT

Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm, 01743 241124.

NON JOVI

All the greatest hits featuring five professional musicians. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 8pm, £16, 07967 517125.

SHEELANAGIG

Foot-stomping folk tunes. Malvern Cube, Albert Road North, Malvern, WR14 2YF, 7.30pm, £15, www.ticketsource.co.uk

WILL BARNES QUARET

Will is joined by gifted musicians Clovis Phillips, Jack Gonsalez and James Batten - a tight collective of highlyexperienced jazz instrumentalists. Hermon Arts, Oswestry, 7pm, £11 in advance, £15 on the door, www.hermon-arts.org.uk

JIVE TALKIN’

Bee Gees tribute show. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, 01600 719401.

THE BLACK AND BLUES BAND

The Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford, 7.45pm, 01952 610888.

DAMAGED GOODS

Vaga Tavern, Hereford, 8.30pm.

HAY COMMUNITY CHOIR & HAY SHANTYMEN

‘Winter Warmer’. St Mary’s Church, Hay-on-Wye, 7.30pm, £10. Part of Hay Festival Winter Weekend, 01497 822629, www.hayfestival.com

Sun 27 November

QUIZ NIGHT

The Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford, 7.30pm, £1 per person, 01952 610888.

LUNCHTIME LIVE

Music from The Cardboard Box Thieves. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 1.30pm, 01497 821762.

REFUGIUM CHAMBER CHOIR

‘Advent Musical Meditation’. Carols, anthems, readings for advent. Including music by Howells, Britten, Mendelssohn, MacMillan, Byrd. Holy Trinity Church, Bosbury, 7pm, drinks/ nibbles, donations invited.

CANDLELIT ADVENT CAROL SERVICE

Leominster Priory, 4.30pm.

THE BIG 2022 FESTIVE QUIZ

Bring your own teams of four, or come and make new friends. Wales Stage, Hay Castle, Great Hall, Hay-on-Wye, 7.30pm, £5. Part of Hay Festival Winter Weekend, 01497 822629, www.hayfestival.com

Mon 28 November

ENCORE YOUTH MUSIC

Autumn concert featuring Starter, Junior and Intermediate Ensembles, Ukulele Group, Herefordshire Youth Choir and Herefordshire Youth Brass Band. Kindle Centre, Belmont Rd, Hereford, 2pm, donations welcome.

BATTLE OF THE BANDS!

Held in Oscars, each round will see the three local bands face off against each other for a chance to go through to the next round. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm, £10, 01584 878141.

Tues 29 November

ALBERT LOVES JAM NIGHT

Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 8pm, 01743 241124.

Wed 30 November WILD FRUIT

Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 11pm, 01743 241124.

LIVEWIRE

Livewire Saturday members rock the stage with a great playlist of songs from this term’s sessions. The Loft Cinema, Hereford, 7pm, free.

SHARRON KRAUS, THE BUTTERFLY WHEEL & SPROATLY SMITH

The Railway Club, Barton Yard, Barton Place, Hereford, 01432 272782.

BABAR CAFE OPEN MIC

Hosted by Dan Jay. Babar Cafe, Union St, Hereford, 8pm, pre-booking advised, martinchapple1@gmail.com

ITALIAN FOOD & LIVE SWING MUSIC

3-course meal created by guest head chef Jason Henderson with live music featuring Will Rawlings as Dean Martin. The Oak Inn, Staplow, HR8 1NP, £45, pre-paid event only, 01531 640954, wwwtheoakinnstaplow.co.uk

DECEMBER

Thurs 1 December

LEDBURY BRASS BAND Christmas concert. Holy Trinity Church, Bosbury, 7pm, £10 on the door or 01531 670634. Drinks and nibbles.

Eliza Carthy

ALMELEY STEADY SESSION

The Bells Inn, Almeley, www.almeleysteadysession.wordpress.com

Fri 2 December

THE GOLD ROOM

The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

ABBA SENSATION

ABBA tribute act. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm, 01584 811442.

PAT FULGONI BLUES EXPERIENCE

Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm, 01743 241124.

LEDBURY LATE NIGHT SHOPPING

Ledbury’s wealth of independent traders and eateries will stay open until 8pm to welcome you to their annual late night Christmas Shopping event. Carol Singers, Bell Ringers, Mulled Cider & Charity Mistletoe Sale. For information call:- 07983 495698.

HAY MUSIC

Featuring Hexad. A solo voice vocal ensemble. Programme includes music for Tudor Queens, Mary, Queen of Heaven and new works commissioned to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II. Hay Castle, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, www.haymusic.org

MIDWINTER REVELS

GreenMatthews present their new festive show, spanning several centuries. Featuring Christmas carols, winter folk songs and toe-tapping tunes. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm, 01584 878141.

LUCY BOWEN

‘An Entertainment of Sweet Singing’. Kindle Centre, beside ASDA, Hereford, 2.30pm, 01432 357552. Hereford Arts Appreciation Society.

Sat 3 December

FLATWORLD

West Malvern Social Club, 145 West Malvern Rd, 8pm, £11, 07974 725374.

FARRAR & GOWER

‘Chopin and Champagne’. An evening of live music by Helen Farrar a concert pianist and live painting on stage by Richard Gower. The Lion Ballroom, Leominster, 6.30pm, £29, includes a glass of champagne, canapes and a programme on arrival. Booking essential, 01568 612277 or email info@lionballroomleominster.co.uk

THE BON JOVI EXPERIENCE

Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, 01874 611622.

NORTHERN SOUL NIGHT

Malvern Cube, Albert Road North, Malvern, WR14 2YF, 7pm, £7.50 on the door.

ALTERNATIVE ROUTE

The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

THE PHOENIX SINGERS

Featuring Haydn’s Harmoniemesse. St Chad’s Church, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £15, under 18s free, 01743 234970.

TENBURY TOWN BAND

Christmas Charity Concert. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7pm, 01584 811442.

THE ORIGINAL WANTED

Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm, 01743 241124.

KINGTON FESTIVE FOOD FROM THE BORDERS

100 thrilling top exhibitors, street food. Music in the streets of Kington including Whitton Voices. A gastronomic inspiration from the marches. Free and free parking. Kington, 9.30am-3.30pm.

Sun 4 December

SARAH MCQUAID

Michaelchurch Escley, 7.30pm, £12, children £6, family £30, 01981 510116. Arts Alive.

CHRISTMAS SPARKLE

An organ concert performed by Peter Dyke, featuring all kinds of festive favourites for Advent and Christmas. Hereford Cathedral, 1.15pm, free with retiring collection.

DUTCH LEWIS TRIO

Aardvark Christmas Fair, with over 20 stalls, filled with fantastic Christmas presents. Hot food, free mulled wine and more! Aardvark Books, The Bookery, Manor Farm, Brampton Bryan, 10am-4pm, 01547 530744.

HR4K OPEN MIC

Unit 12a Thorn Business Park, Hereford, 6.30pm, pre-booking advised, martinchapple1@gmail.com

HEREFORD JAZZ CLUB

Featuring The Sauce City Jazz Band. Richmond Place Club, Edgar St, Hereford, 7.30pm, £8, 01432 276304.

Mon 5 December

CIDER CITY JAZZMEN

The Barrels, St Owen St, Hereford.

BRIMFIELD FOLK CLUB

Brimfield Village Hall, 7.30pm, 01584 711480. Please bring your own drinks/glasses.

Tues 6 December

ALBERT LOVES JAM NIGHT

Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 8pm, 01743 241124.

Wed 7 December

GABBA GABBA HEY!

Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm, 01743 241124.

WILD FRUIT

Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 11pm, 01743 241124. SIRINU

Concert featuring vocal and instrumental music from the 12th to 14th centuries. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm, 01584 878141.

Music Workshops

Sun 6 November & Sun 4 December

TAIKO TASTER SESSION

(No unaccompanied children under 12). Theatr Brychein iog, Brecon, families 10am, adults 12pm, 01874 611622.

Sat 5 November BORDER MARCHES EARLY MUSIC FORUM

A Workshop for Instrumentalists. Constanzo Porta – Missa Ducalis.Tutor – David Hatcher. Yarpole Parish Hall, Yarpole, HR6 0BL, 10am-4.30pm. Prior booking essential, www.bmemf.org.uk

Thurs 24 November

PERCUSSION WORKSHOP

With RWCMD. A rhythm workshop inspired by the samba rhythms of Brazil. no prior experience needed. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 10.30am, free, 01584 878141.

The Phoenix Singers

SHROPSHIRE HARMONY QUIRE

We sing and play mainly West Gallery music, which is ener getic, rousing, no-nonsense stuff that is great fun to perform. It is what you would have heard in rural parish churches in the 18th and early 19th centuries. Led by Andy Watts. FREE for newcomers! Instrumentalists (typically flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, violin and cello) are particularly welcome. Lydbury North Village Hall, 2-5 pm. Enquiries: trevorchalkley@gmail.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 You will have the opportunity to play songs with other musicians who are just starting out and grow alongside them as the weeks progress. You can explore creating your own musical parts all the way from a riff to a whole song. We will rehearse suitable covers where you should never feel out of your depth. Ages 11-21. Close House, Hereford, 4-6pm. For more information email lisa@encore-enterprises.com

Mondays ALIVE & KICKIN’ CHOIR Old Muse, Glamorgan St, Brecon, 7-9pm, £5, tanyawalkermusic@hotmail.com

Monday BRECON TOWN BAND REHEARSALS Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7pm, 07779 390954.

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

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

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

Tuesday LUNCHTIME UPLIFT SINGING SESSIONS Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 12pm, 07723 016837.

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

Tuesdays term time only LIVEWIRE SESSIONS The Castle Green Pavilion, 5:30 - 7:30pm. A drop-in for anybody interested in music. Whether you’ve never picked up an instrument before or you’re a grade 8, classically trained or not, we invite you to flex your musical muscles. In these sessions you can explore different song & lyric writing methods, an original take on covers, music production, rap, band development & recording. Ages 11-21. Information email lisa@encore-enterprises.com

Tuesday LEOMINSTER COMMUNITY CHOIR During Liv’s maternity leave our leader is Hannes Rainer. He has a Steiner background and is drawingbeautiful harmonies from the choir. Come and have a inspiring sing -7.15 - 8.45 at Leominster Community Centre ffi 01568 369074.

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

Wednesday ROCKSPRING COMMUNITY CHOIR Rockspring Community Centre, Ludlow. 01584 529053. 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. 11am, email lisa@ encore-enterprises.com for information.

Wednesdays CASTLE VOICES Community choir, songs from around the globe. Town Hall, Bishop’s Castle, 7pm. Sue Harris 01547 550158.

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

Thursday EDGE CHAMBER CHOIR Auditioned chamber choir led by Ros Crouch. Friends Meeting House, Ludlow, 7.30-9.30pm. 01584 841053 or ros.crouch@gmail.com

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

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-llandrin dod.org 01597 810601

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

First Thursdays BLACK HILL TUNE CLUB 2pm at the Crown Inn Longtown. Free. 01432 263495. 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 10 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 BUZZY BEATS! A fun music filled morning for the under 5s. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 10.30am11.30am, £7, 01743 234970.

Friday CRAVEN ARMS SAMBA CIRCLE Craven Arms Community Centre.10.30 a.m - 11.45 a.m. 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 accompa nying their parents can join in with holiday sessions - £1, second child free). Enquiries carol@mkgriffs.plus.com

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

Sessions back next month

band directory

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

THE CHICAGO SWING KATZ - New Orleans Blues to Chicago Swing. 6/7 Piece band playing foot-tapping, fun music that will make you feel happy. Weddings, Birthdays, Corporate events, Festivals, even funerals - but book well in advance for those! Traditional Jazz Trios, Quartets also available. email: chicagoswingkatz@aol.com, www.thechicagoswingkatz.co.uk, Jeff Matthews07831 383636

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

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, or Rich on 01743 718612. Email: tim@melomanics.co.uk Website: www.melomanics.co.uk

MODE-X Female fronted Party/function band, playing a diverse and up to date range of pop/rock by great artists/ bands like Blondie, Bonnie Raitt, PJ Harvey plus driving grooves from the post punk era like Elvis Costello, XTC, Martha & The Muffins etc. We can supply all the logistics to support and enhance your party/function. “Professional purveyors of punchy pop rock”. Sue 07397 188543.

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.

THE RAGTIME JUG ORCHESTRA A roots string-band (duo) recreating the sounds of the early 20th century America, playing a good-time mix of blues, skiffle and Americana music. We like to get audiences involved! Available for festival, events, parties, folk clubs, pubs and bars; performance presentations and workshops for all occasions too. Web: www.ragtimejug.co.uk Contact: John; 01594 861151. Email: info@ragtimejug.co.uk Facebook.com: ragtime jug orchestra.

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

THE ROTUNDAS are a pair of jolly chaps who sing and play contemporary versions of industrial and social folk songs from Birmingham and the Black Country. Listen on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/therotundas and contact us at our Facebook page @TheRotundas or email therotundasband@gmail.com

SHRED BELLY Ludlow/Shropshire based acoustic duo, playing covers of popular ‘Dad’s Rock’ songs from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and more. Full band can also be available. All bookings and enquiries please contact: Kevin on 07873 426205 or Paul on 07957 247851.

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. SIMON THE PIPER Highland Piper with 20 years experience. Available for all occasions - weddings, funerals, Burn’s Night, Hogmanay, festivals, processions etc. Based in Hereford. Call 07791 045831 or facebook. com/simonthepiper Email simonthepiper@hotmail.com

SINGLED OUT Experienced, 3-piece band covering the best pop and rock music from the 50’s to the current era. We focus on great tunes that don’t usually get played by other bands, but which everyone will know. Of course, we do some of the more usual songs as well! www.singledoutband.com email: info@singledoutband. com Phone 07518 291 676.

SIR DANCELOT 4/5 piece ceilidh/twmpath band. Far and away the best exponents of traditional dance music of the British Isles and beyond for miles around and leagues beneath. Concertina, mandolin, fiddles, whistles, cittern, jews harp... Available for weddings, parties and public events. For information and bookings, contact: Cornelius 01686 411147 corns@mousemusic. co.uk or Peter 07561 820509. www.sirdancelot.co.uk

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!

THE VILLAGE QUIRE spine-tingling harmonies sung with all the emotional clout, subtlety of expression and love of life that you get when voices are raised together in song. Sensational vocals mingled with enthralling stories. Various shows to book. For bookings / further info ring 01497 847676 www.villagequire.org.uk / www.songsforsilas.org.uk

UNDAUNTED Female influenced indie rock band hailing from South Shropshire. This lively 4 piece brings you strong vocals, great rocking sound, fun and always something different from the norm. For events and booking contact Tracey 07547188402 or Liz 07807531151. Enquiries welcome.

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

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

CARAD, East St, Rhayader, 01597 810192

CENTRE CELF, Tremont Rd, Llandrindod Wells 01597 822777

CHARLTON ARMS, Ludlow, 01584 872813

THE CLIFFE AT DINHAM, Halton Lane, 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.

GLEANINGS, near Bishop’s Castle, 01743 891412

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.

THE LAKESIDE CAFÉ, Llandrindod Wells, 01597 825679

LICHFIELD VAULTS, Church St, Hereford. 01432 266821

LION BALLROOM, Broad St, Leominster. 01568 612277

LUDLOW BREWING COMPANY, The Railway Shed, Ludlow 01584 873291

THE MALTHOUSE, Ironbridge, 01952 433712

MINER’S ARMS, Priest Weston 01938 561352

NELSON INN, Ludlow 01584 872908

OAKENGATES THEATRE, Telford. 01952 619020

THE OLD MILL, High Street, Llanidloes 01686 412008

THE OXFORD ARMS, Duke St, Kington 01544 230322

PAVILION MID WALES, Llandrindod Wells 01597 258118

THE PLOUGH INN, Whitecross Road, Hereford 01432 358867

REET PETITE, 18 West St, Leominster 07484 545368. 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 614555

THE TOWN HALL, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630023

THREE TUNS, Bishop’s Castle. 01588 638797

THE VICTORY, 88 St Owen St, Hereford 01432 274998

VOLUNTEER, Harold St, Hereford 01432 276189.

WHITEHORSE INN, The Square, Clun. 01588 640305. WHITE SWAN, Eardisland, 01544 388577

WYESIDE ARTS CENTRE, Builth Wells, 01982 552555

PERFORMANCE

Thurs 3 - Sat 5 November

THE KILLER QUESTION

JUST SOME THEATRE. The Silence of the Lambs meets Last of the Summer Wine in this dark comedy thriller. Former game show champion Walter Crump lives for murder, but did his obsession with death ultimately lead to his own? For ages 16+. 3 Nov - Wem Town Hall, 7.30pm, £13/£6, 01939 232299. 4 Nov - Steiner Academy, Hereford, 7.30pm, £12/£6/£30, 01981 540221. 5 Nov - Chapel Lawn Village Hall, 7.30pm, £12/£8, 07964 710983. Arts Alive.

Thurs 3 November OH, WHISTLE...

NUNKIE THEATRE. Two ghost stories by MR James and performed by RM Lloyd Parry. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, £15.50/£13.50, 01743 281281.

Sat 5 November

GREAT EXPECTATIONS

THE PANTALOONS. Join Pip the orphan on a journey through his eventful life via hilarious turns and tragic twists. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7.30pm, £14, students £9, 07967 517125.

Sat 5 & Wed 9 November

THE INVISIBLE MAN

BLACK RAT PRODUCTIONS AND BLACKWOOD MINERS’ INSTITUTE. A brand-new comedy to celebrate a wonderfully original take on the HG Wells’ classic sci-fi horror. For ages 12+. 5 Nov - Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7.45pm, £15/£13, 01686 948100. 9 NovTheatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, 01874 611622. Wed 9 - Sun 12 November

ART

SHROPSHIRE DRAMA COMPANY. Serge has bought a painting. It is white on a white background, with three white lines down the middle. He invites his friends Marc and Yvan over to view it... A dark comedy about how disagreement among friends can affect the survival of their friendship. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £17.50, 01743 281281.

Thurs 10 - Sun 13 November

THE SYRIAN BAKER

FARNHAM MALTINGS. A story of two people longing for home. Told with affection, irrepressible humour and bread - because without bread nothing happens. Stories, fresh bread, Syrian coffee and Mamoull. For ages 12+. 10 Nov - SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 7.30pm, £14/£8/£40, 01588 630321. 11 Nov - Welshamption Parish Hall, 8pm, £15, 01948 710586. 12 Nov - Farlow and Oreton Village Hall, 7.30pm, £12/£6/£30, 01746 718642. 13 Nov - Meole Brace Peace Memorial Hall, 7.30pm, £12/£8/£35, 01743 235384. Arts Alive.

Fri 11 November

SPITFIRE SOLO

Performed by Ex-RSC and West End actor, Nicolas Collette. June 2000, ex Battle of Britain pilot, 80 year old Peter Walker re-lives past glories, losses, family memories, blue skies and battles. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7.30pm, £14, students £10, 07967 517125.

Sat 12 - Fri 18 November

TWELFTH NIGHT

ROOFTOP THEATRE COMPANY are back at Ludlow Brewery with Shakespeare’s glorious bittersweet comedy. Twelfth Night is one of his best loved plays and delightfully messes with your mind - mistaken identity, gender confusion and sheer joyous escapism. In Ludlow Brewery all the action and emotion is within reach and Rooftop make the most of this amazing dramatic space. Tickets £15 or £12 for u25s. Book online at www.rooftoptheatre. co.uk or buy in person from The Castle Bookshop, Ludlow.

Sun 13 November

THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES

CRIME & COMEDY THEATRE COMPANY. Featuring renowned stars Colin Baker and Terry Molloy to commemorate the 120th anniversary of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s most popular thriller. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £21, 01600 772467.

Thurs 17 - Sat 19 November

TWO SCORE CAFE THEATRE

TWO SCORE THEATRE COMPANY is presenting two short plays, ‘New-Found-Land’ by Tom Stoppard (30 minutes) and ‘Overruled’ by George Bernard Shaw (45 minutes), with dinner in the middle during an extended interval. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm, £20 including meal, 01584 878141.

The Killer Question

TheSyrian Baker

Thurs 17 November

PSYCHIC SALLY

Psychic medium. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £25.50, 01600 772467.

Fri 18 November

MURDER IN LITTLE GRIMLEY

CONQUEST SPOTLIGHT PRODUCTION. Anxious to cash in on the public’s appetite for detective dramas, the Chairman Gordon writes a whodunnit. But in a bizarre twist he then finds himself embroiled in a real-life murder mystery that threatens to put him behind bars. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, 01885 488575.

Thurs 24 November

DRACULA’S GUEST

BROTHER WOLF. Based on the works of Bram Stoker. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7pm, 01600 719401.

Thurs 24 - Sun 27 November

HOLMES & WATSON THE FAREWELL TOUR

PYRAMUS & THISBE PRODUCTIONS. Totally bonkers and so funny it should come with a government health warning. Suitable for ages 10+.

24 Nov - Linton Village Hall, 7pm, £15, £6 children, £36 family, LVH@lintonvillage.com 25 Nov - Clungunford Village Hall, 7.30pm, £12/£6/£30, 01588 660152.

26 Nov - Harley Village Hall, 7.30pm, £12, 01952 510422.

27 Nov - Llanwarne Village Hall, 2.30pm, free, 01981 540406. Arts Alive. www.artsarlive.co.uk

Thurs 24 - Sat 26 November

THE HOLLOW

OFF CENTRE THEATRE present a thriller of passion and betrayal from the Queen of Crime. An unhappy game of romantic follow the leader explodes into murder at The Hollow, home of Sir Henry and Lucy Angkatell. Nearly everyone has a motive... Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £12, 01600 772467.

Sat 26 November

CIRCUS OF HORRORS - THE WITCH

A sensational new Phantasmagoria which encompasses amazing and bizarre circus acts with an original rock score and a sinister story of witchcraft and the darkest of magic. Suitable for ages 16+. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 8pm, £24, 01686 948100.

Sun 27 November

THE WIZARD OF OZ

REGAL SCHOOL OF CREATIVE ARTS. Performance by students aged between 4 - 18 years. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 6.30pm, 01584 811442.

Mon 28 November

MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET

LIGHTHOUSE THEATRE return with a live radio play version of the Oscar winning classic film, a play that will delight the young and old alike. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £15, under 16s £13, 01600 772467.

Fri 2 December

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DISASTER

Priscilla Queen of the Disaster is brutally honest about being a mum. With tears streaming down your face, laugh along with the sometimes savage experiences that can be motherhood. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, 01874 611622.

Montsalvatge’s Puss in Boots

MUSICAL THEATRE & OPERA

Tues 1 - Sat 5 November

THE ADDAMS FAMILY HEREFORD MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY. In its typical creepy, kooky, mysterious and spooky fashion, the ghoulish Addams family is visiting the graveyard for an annual gathering... The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, plus Saturday matinee 2.30pm, 01432 340555.

November

MONTSALVATGE’S ‘PUSS IN BOOTS’

MID WALES OPERA. This age-old children’s story tells of the wealth-seeking, match-making cat who, in return for a hat, a sword and a pair of boots, secures for his young master (a lowly miller) a kingdom and a royal marriage to a princess, tricking a slow-witted ogre out of his castle along the way. 2 Nov - Theatr Gwaun, Fishguard, 7.30pm.

3 Nov - Theatr Felinfach, Ystrad Aeron.

10 Nov - Theatr Brycheionig, Brecon, 7.30pm, £20, under 18s £10, 01874 611622.

5. 11 Nov - The Dragon Theatre, Barmouth, 7.30pm. 12 Nov - Neuadd Dyfi, Aberdovey, 7.30pm. www.midwalesopera.co.uk

Thurs 3 - Sat 5 November

MATILDA JR THE MUSICAL LUDWIG THEATRE ARTS. Based on the book ‘Matilda’ by Roald Dahl and adapted from the award-winning fulllength musical, Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical JR tells the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny.. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7pm & 3pm, 01885 488575.

Wed 9 - Sun 13 November

NATIVITY THE MUSICAL GET YOUR WIGLE ON are back with another festive musical for all the family. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, £24-£16, 01743 281281. Amateur production.

Thurs 10 - Sat 12 November

SHREK THE MUSICAL

NMTC. After evil Lord Farquadd banishes all magical creatures to his swamp, grumpy ogre Shrek accompanied by a donkey must go on a quest to rescue Princess Fiona. Amateur production. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, £16/£13.50, 01686 948100.

Fri 11 & Sat 12 November

THE LITTLE MERMAID

LAURA GALE DRAMA’S fabulous cast transport you to a magical kingdom fathoms below in Disney’s classic. Wonderful songs, dance numbers and heart-warming story. Suitable for all ages. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7pm, plus Saturday matinee, 2.30pm, 01432 340555.

CHILDREN’S THEATRE

Sat 5 November

OWL AT HOME

THEATR IOLO. Based on the illustrated children’s book by Arnold Lobel. An enchanting tale with music, Owl at Home shows us how friendship can be found in the most unlikely places. For ages 5-11 years and their families. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 10am & 2pm, 01874 611622.

Mon 14 November

GOLDILOCKS

SHERMAN THEATRE present this warm, funny and magical show full of catchy songs, laughs, and wonderful sets and costumes. English performance 11am, Welsh performance 1.30pm. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, £10, 01874 611622.

Sun 20 November

MARK THOMPSON’S SPECTACULAR SCIENCE SHOW

You think science is boring, think again; this is science like you have never seen before. Awarded ‘Best Kid’s Show’ at Edinburgh Fringe. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 2.30pm, £15, 01874 611622.

Mon 21 November

JACK FROST AND THE SEARCH FOR WINTER

TUTTI FRUTTI PRODUCTIONS. Jack Frost’s magic frozen touch transforms the landscape, but this year, the snow begins to melt and, along with it, Jack’s extraordinary magic fades. For ages 3+. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 11am & 1.30pm, £7.50, 01588 630321. Steiner Academy, Hereford, 4pm, £12/£6/£30, 01981 540221. Arts Alive.

Sat 26 November

THE NAUGHTY FOX

Set in the magical forest, Fox goes on an adventure to learn from the Aurora that sharing is caring. Experience a world of puppetry, music, light projection and bubbly energy as two storytellers bring household objects to life. The Courtyard, Hereford, 11am, 01432 340555.

Wed 30 November - Sun 8 January

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

Expect hilarious comedy, lavish sets, fantastic music, beautiful costumes, magic and mayhem. Starring legendary Dame Brad Fitt, Tommy J Rolason, Samantha Dorrance, Jo Osmond and Kane Oliver Parry. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, £27.50-£16, 01743 281281. (Relaxed performance 16 Dec, Stagetext performance 20 Dec).

Thurs 1 - Sun 4 December

DICK WHITTINGTON

OUR STAR THEATRE COMPANY. Dick is off to London Town to make his fortune. On the way, he teams up with a trusty feline friend, falls in love, gets a job at the local sweet shop and has to stop evil King Rat’s master plan to take over London town! Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7pm, 01885 488575.

Sun 4 December

SANTA SAVES CHRISTMAS

Who can save Christmas? An interactive show with loads of familiar songs and colour. Every child can meet Santa and get a personal gift. Perfect for ages 2-8 year olds. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 11am & 2.30pm, £9.50, under 16s £8.50, family £32, 01600 772467.

Jack Frost & The Search for Winter

Mark Thompson’s Spectacular Science Show

Wed 7 & Thurs 8 December

THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR CHRISTMAS SHOW

Dive into Eric Carle’s bright and colourful world as his beloved stories are transformed from page to stage, using a menagierie of 75 puppets and charming music. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, Wed 2pm & 4pm, Thurs 11am & 2pm, 01874 611622.

Thurs 8 - Sat 10 December

DEMON DENTIST

THE BIRMINGHAM STAGE COMPANY. A terrific tale from the West End producers of David Walliams’ Gangsta Granny and Billionaire Boy. Hilarious and jaw-dropping fun. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, £14, children £12, family £46, schools £10, 01686 948100.

DRAMA WORKSHOPS

Wed 2 November

MA STAGE SCHOOL - HARRY POTTER Pavilion Mid Wales, Llandrindod Wells, 10am-4pm, book ing essential, email mastageschool@gmail.com for further information.

COURTYARD THEATRE, HEREFORD

Sat - Junior Yourth Theatre. Year 3: 9.15am. Year 4: 10.15am. Year 5: 11.15am. Year 6: 12.15pm. Year 7: 1.45pm. Year 8: 3pm. Year 9: 4.45pm, £68.50 per term. Wed - Intermediate Youth Theatre. Year 10 & 11, 5.15pm, £70.50 per term. Fri - Senior Youth Theatre for Year 12+, 7pm, £73.50 per term. Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.

COMMUNITY YOUTH THEATRES

The Conquest, Bromyard. Mon - Juniors, Year 3-6: 4.30pm, £39 per term. Intermediates, Year 7-9: 7.15pm, £43 per term. Seniors, Year 10+: 7.30pm, £46 per term. The Phoenix Theatre, Ross-on-Wye. Sat - Juniors, Year 8-14: 10am, £39 per term. Market Theatre, Ledbury. Mon - Intermediates, Year 7-9: 7.30pm, £39 per term. Seniors, Year 10+: 8.30pm, £39 per term. Details email takepart@courtyard.org.uk or 01432 346526.

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

ASSEMBLY ROOMS, LUDLOW Mon - Go MAD in Ludlow, 5-6.30pm, Oscars. Contact Simon 07506 478235 & Suzanne 07484 289215 or email hello@gomadinludlow.org Sat - Ludwig Academy of Musical Theatre. 7-11 years 1-2pm, 12-16 years 2-3pm. Oscars. Contact Jack Ludwig, 077922 66225. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow.

Tuesdays YOUTH THEATRE For 7-14 year-olds after school. Ledbury Market Theatre, 01432 383663. Wednesdays KINGTON YOUTH THEATRE Kington Primary School. Wed - Junior 7-11 years, 4-5.30pm. Intermediate 11+ 5.30-7pm. £42 per term, 01432 340555.

Thursdays (term time) SHROPSHIRE YOUTH THEATRE Seniors, 7-9.30pm, 14-25 years. All abilities 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 At Willow Globe, Llanwrthwl, Llandrindod Wells, LD1 6NN, 2-4.30pm, £6 per session, info@shakespearelink.org.uk for details.

Thursdays Fortnightly (term time) HAVE A GO SHAKESPEARE All welcome, 10.30am-1.30pm, £7. Wyeside, Builth Wells, info@shakespearelink.org.uk.

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

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

The Naughty Fox

Poetry & Storytelling

Until Sun 6 November

KNIGHTON FESTIVAL OF BOOKS, ART & MUSIC 2022: THE FEELGOOD FESTIVAL

Includes talks and readings by poets, visual artists, writers and scientists, as well as children’s activities, an art exhibition and musical performances. There are also some outdoor activities, including guided walks, rambles and cycling. www.knightonfestival.wordpress.com

Fri 4 November

TURNING PEDALS INTO POEMS

A new one-woman poetry show, touring sustainably by bike. The performance includes poems and stories of Caroline Burrows’ adventures whilst cycling across the UK. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.45pm, 01432 340555.

Mon 7 November

RED PARROT POETRY

The bird takes to the air again, with readings from poets Graham Hartill, Ric Hool and Rhiannon Hooson. Rhiannon will also be launching her new book from Seren. No 46, The Wine Bar, High St, Presteigne, 7pm, £5, half the takings will be donated to Ukrainian refugees.

Tues 8 November

BLAST STORYTELLING AT THE UNDERGROUND

Kestral Morton presents ‘The Mountain of the Sun’. (Side Gate, Public Hall), Bishop’s Castle, 6.30pm, £5, group of four £28, refreshments available, 01588 630321.

Sat 26 November

HAY FESTIVAL WINTER WEEKEND

Poetry Live with Yomi Sode. The Poetry Bookshop, Hayon-Wye, 7pm, £12, 01497 822629, www.hayfestival.com

Comedy

Wed 2 November

MARK THOMAS: BLACK AND WHITE

After lockdowns and isolation this show is about the simple act of being in a room together and toppling international capitalism. For ages 16+. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, £19, 01743 281281.

Fri 4 November

SCOTT BENNETT: GREAT SCOTT

He’s an hilariously funny observational comic with an enviable gag rate. For ages 14+. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, £16.50, 01743 281281.

Sat 5 November

FARCICAL COMEDY NIGHT

With Troy Hawke who tackles modern issues head on in his uniquely untimely manner. The Left Bank Village, 7.30pm, £12.50, www.theleftbankvillage.co.uk

Sun 6 November

SEVERN JESTERS

Starring MC Nik Coppin, Dan Antopolski, Craig Deeley and Steve Harris. For ages 18+. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, £12, 01743 281281.

Tues 8 November & Tues 13 December

COMEDY & CURRY

Telford Comedy Club, 7.30pm, show only £7, £12 to include meal, 01952 610888.

Fri 11 November

ROY CHUBBY BROWN

Britain’s King of Comedy. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £24, 01600 772467.

Fri 11 & Sat 29 November

WESTONS CIDER COMEDY CLUB

Enjoy laugh out loud comedy from some of the hottest upand-coming comedians on the circuit. For ages 18+ only. The Courtyard, Hereford, 8.30pm, 01432 340555.

Sat 12 November

RICH HALL’S HOEDOWN DELUXE

The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7.15pm, 01952 728911.

Thurs 17 November

DALISO CHAPONDA: APOCALYPSE NOT NOW

Finalist of Britain’s Got Talent with a new show of the slickest, sharpest look at life. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 8pm, £15, 01982 552555.

Fri 18 November

DAN NIGHTINGALE: SMASHER!

Host of the smash hit podcast ‘Have a Word’. For ages 16+. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, £15.50, 01743 281281.

Kestral Morton, Blast Storytelling

Caroline Burrows, Turning Pedals into Poems

Sun 20 November

MARK WATSON - THIS CAN’T BE IT

The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7.30pm, 01952 728911.

Thurs 24 November COMEDY CLUB

Exceptional comedians. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 8pm, £15, 01874 611622.

Sat 26 November

HAY FESTIVAL WINTER FESTIVAL

Little Wander in association with PBJ Management present a preview of Mike Wozniak’s stand up tour, ‘Zusa’. For ages 14+. Hay Castle, 8.30pm, £15, 01497 822629, www.hayfestival.com

Fri 2 December

AN EVENING AND A LITTLE BIT OF A MORNING WITH MARK STEEL

There is so much to yell about. There’s the modern world in which you spend so long trying to work out iTunes, that it’s easier to form a band and learn the songs... Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 01873 850805.

Fri 2 December

SARAH MILLICAN: BOBBY DAZZLER

The hilarious Sarah Millican is back on tour with a Bobby Dazzler of a new stand-up show. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 8pm, £29.50, 01686 948100.

Thurs 15 December

RICH HALL: SHOT FROM CANNONS

Montana’s transatlantic messenger returns with new rants, knife-edge observations, musical interludes and an ever-formidable knack for laughs on the fly. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 8pm, 01686 948100.

Talks

Wed 2 November

HUGH PURCELL & MARGARET PERCYTHE BURNEY BROTHERS OF HAY

This talk is part of the Wednesday evening history talks. Hay Castle Clore Learning Space, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, £10, 01497 820079.

Thurs 3 November

UNDERSTANDING THE HOLOCAUST: PROBLEMS & PERSPECTIVES IN THE 21ST CENTURY

In this talk, Dr Michael Gray explores some the of the foundational themes such as the framing of the Holocaust within western consciousness and its representation in contemporary society and within a wider context of genocide. Hereford Cathedral, 7pm, £10, 01432 374251.

Until 6 November

KNIGHTON FESTIVAL OF BOOKS, ART & MUSIC 2022: THE FEELGOOD FESTIVAL

1 Nov - Children’s authors’ talks plus activities, 10am, Knighton Library. 4 Nov Nandita Dowson: Palestinian Cookery Demonstration, plus author’s talk and lunch, 11am, pre-booking required. 5 Nov - ‘The Edge of Cymrua Journey’, Julie Brominicks, 1pm. Talk by the Astronomer Royal, Martin Rees, 2pm. ‘Drift’, Caryl Lewis, 3pm. ‘The Tree in British Art History - from Thomas Gainsborough to the Arborealists’, Tim Craven. 6 Nov ‘The History of the Marches Castles’, Alison Webb, 3.30pm. www.knightonfestival.wordpress.com

Sat 5 November

THE ANNUAL WILLIAM CONDRY MEMORIAL LECTURE

Mike Alexander managed the National Nature Reserves throughout Wales, was warden of Skomer Island for 10 years and is now Chairman of the Wildlife Trust for South and West Wales. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management and an honorary lecturer at Bangor University. Museum of Modern Art, Machynlleth, 7.30pm, £10, 01654 703355.

Mon 7 November & Mon 5 December ROSS ARTS SOCIETY LECTURE

7 Nov - ‘The Two Gustavs: Mahler & Klimt’, a talk by Gavin Plumley. 5 Dec - ‘Food For Thought’, a talk by Cindy Polemis. The Larruperz Centre, Grammar School Close, Ross-on-Wye, 1.30pm, £10, 01989 565465.

Wed 9 November

BROMYARD & DISTRICT LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY Cradley and the Early Church in North-East Herefordshire & West Shropshire’, an anniversary lecture delivered by Dr Keith Ray. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, mem bers free, guests £5, all welcome, 01885 488575.

Thurs 10 November

GOING WILD IN BISHOP’S CASTLE WINTER TALKS

Shropshire Bird Atlas ‘changes’ between surveys 19892010, a talk by John Arnfield. Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, 7.30pm, donation box at the entrance, 01588 630023.

Sat 12 November

PIP SMITH - TOTALLY TULIPS

Pip Smith, landscape architect and former head gardener at Wollerton Old Hall, on how to create colourful spring displays in your garden. Pembridge Village Hall, 2pm, £5, 07711 719505, www.hmwhps.org.uk Hardy Plant Society.

Sat 12 November

THE NIGHT SKY SHOW

An entertaining evening for those who look and wonder - astronomy and the deeper cosmos has never been so much fun! Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, 01600 719401.

Tues 15 November

LUDLOW AND MARCHES HUMANISTS

‘The Challenges of teaching Religious Education in the UK Today’. A talk by Laura Ball, a RPE (religion, philosophy and ethics) teacher. The Friends Meeting House, St Mary’s Lane, Ludlow, 7.30pm, 01568 770282.

Wed 16 November

CONVERSATIONS AT THE CHAPELYVONNE ROBERTS

In conversation with Alastair Laurence, discussing and debating violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence. All money from ticket sales will go to Cyfannol Women’s Aid. The Art Shop & Chapel, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, 01873 852690.

Wed 16 November

THE ARTS SOCIETY TEME VALLEY

‘Breugel - The Seasons and the World’. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 2.15pm, visitors welcome, £8, 07801 178846, www.theartssocietytemevalley.org.uk

Wed 16 November

LEOMINSTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY AGM plus talk on ‘Quakers and their Archives’ by Rhys Friffith, Senior Archivist at HARC. Grange Court, Leominster, 7pm, members free, visitors welcome, £4.

Thurs 17 November

NATALIE HAYNES - MEDUSA

Author and comedian talks about her new book ‘Stone Blind’, the story of Medusa. Blake Theatre Monmouth, 7.30pm, 01600 719401.

Fri 18 November

FOWNHOPE LOCAL HISTORY GROUP

‘Story from the Herefordshire Suffrage Campaign’. A talk by Clare Wichbold related to her recent book. Fownhope New Memorial Hall, 7.30pm, members free, visitors welcome £3 including refreshments, 01432 860319.

Fri 18 November

ADAM KAY ‘UNDOCTORED’

Adam Kay will have you in stitches in his painfully funny and startling powerful new book. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7pm, 01600 719401.

Fri 18 November & Fri 2 December

HEREFORD ARTS APPRECIATION SOCIETY

18 Nov - ‘Georgian Life Through the Eyes of Jane Austen’. Members and friends of HAAS. 2 Dec - ‘An Entertainment of Sweet Singing’, Lucy Bowen. Kindle Centre, beside ASDA, Hereford, 2.30pm, 01432 357552.

Sat 19 November

JEB LOY NICHOLS WITH CLOVIS PHILLIPS

Concert and book launch to celebrate the release of Jeb’s new LP, also the release of his new novel ‘Knock Turn’. Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, near Newtown, 7.30pm, £10, 01686 688369.

Sat 19 November

DR C DUFF GORDON

‘Drunkards through the Ages’. A talk by Dr C Duff Gordon. Walton Village Hall, Presteigne, LD8 2NU, £5 on the door, 01544 350511.

Mon 21 & 28 November, Mon 5 & 12 December

MEET THE MINOR PROPHETS

A lecture series by Dr Maureen Palmer. LIbrary, Hereford Cathedral, 10.30am-12pm, £10 per session, please book, email: library@herefordcathedral.org or 01432 374225.

Wed 23 November

SOUTH WEST SHROPSHIRE GARDENING CLUB

‘The Monster, The Mountain and The Monkey’, a talk by Andrew Wyton. Lydbury North Village Hall, 7.30pm, £5, visitors welcome, www.gardeningshropshire.co.uk

Thurs 24 November

ARTS SOCIETY MID WALES & BORDERS

‘The Magnificent Maya’, lecture by Dr Diane Davies. Powis Suite, Royal Oak Hotel, Welshpool, 3pm, £6, visitors welcome, 01938 555574.

Thurs 24 - Sun 27 November

HAY FESTIVAL WINTER WEEKEND

A seasonal weekend of wonder! Explore the programme for a very special Hay Festival Winter Weekend in the newly renovated Hay Castle. You can also join us digitally and purchase an Online Festival pass to watch from home. All at Hay Castle, Hay-on-Wye, 01497 822629, www.hayfestival.com

Fri 25 November

DR PHIL HAMMOND - DOUBLE BILL

First Half - Dr Hammond’s Covid Inquiry. Second HalfHow I Ruined Medicine. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7.30pm, £15, 01982 552555.

Tues 29 November

TAKING STOCK: A CENTURY OF FARMING STORIES

Lecturer: Professor Kirsti Bohata. This talk will dip into a century of farming stories in Wales to explore how farms and farmers have been represented in the past, present and imagined futures of Wales and how these portrayals speak to us in the present. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 2.30pm, £5, 01982 552555.

Wed 30 November

LIFE & LEARNING IN HEREFORD IN THE MIDDLE AGES

This illustrated talk by David Thomson will paint some pictures of education before, during and beyond formal schooling in medieval Hereford. Hereford Cathedral, 7pm, £10, email library@herefordcathedral.org or 01432 374225.

Wed 30 November

HERBERT ARMSTRONG - THE POISONOUS SOLICITOR

Stephen Bates, a former journalist for more than 30 years will talk about Major Herbert Rowse Armstrong, Hay-onWye’s most infamous citizen and only solicitor ever to be hanged in Britain. Hay Castle, Oxford Rd, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, £10, 01497 820079.

Fri 2 December

TALKING OF ADVENTURE: ANNA MCNUFF

One of the top female adventurers of our time, UK ambassador for Girl Guiding and has run, swum and cycled over 20,000 miles across the globe. The talk is followed by a Q&A session with the audience. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7pm, 01584 878141.

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Workshops & Courses

RECRUITING FOR LOCAL PENTABUS YOUNG WRITERS GROUP

This free playwriting programme is open for all young people aged 16-30 from rural areas. Members will write a short play for a professional production, guided by the Pentabus team. It will be run through a combination of online evening sessions and in-person weekend sessions in Hereford. no previous experience is necessary. Contact youngcompany@pentabus.co.uk to register your interest or for more information

Fri 4 November (monthly on the first Friday)

POT AND PAGE BOOK CLUB

A meal inspired by the book will be served during the evening and our all local bar will be open serving literary cocktails until close. Free entry, but please book your space online, www.potandpage.co.uk. Pot & Page, 8 New St, Ledbury, 7pm, 01531 248743.

Until Thurs 3 November

BOOK SALES

Plus CD’s and DVD’s. Fixed price bargains for all. Children’s books half price. Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, 10am-4pm, 01588 630023.

November WINGS OF CHANGE FESTIVAL

1 Nov - Poetry & Storytelling. Poet Francesca Kay shows simple ways to create poems, exploring the themes of loss, hope and resilience. No experience necessary, 10.30am-12.30pm. 5 Nov - Active Hope Workshop facilitated by Karen Scott offering strengthening practices, supporting our capacity to cope with our global predicament, 10am-4.30pm. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, email liminalspace20@gmail.com

Wed 2 November

THE ART OF DYING

Dr Peter and Mrs Elizabeth Fenwick with Sue Brayne. Death Cafe discussion chaired by Martin Redfern. Knighton Community Centre, 11am, www.knightonfestival.wordpress.com

Mondays WRITING ROOM

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

Mondays STORY CORNER AT THE COURTYARD

For ages 4 years and under. 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

Every Tuesday READING ROOM

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

Last Tuesday of each month HOMEND POETS

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

First Wednesday of each month BABARS’ BOOK CLUB

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

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

Every Thursday WELSH CLASSES FOR ADULTS

Presteigne Assembly Rooms, 10.30am-3pm, 01639 841751.

Every other Thursday PHILOSOPHY CAFE

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

Last Thursday of the month BOOK CLUB

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

First Friday of the month BOOKCLUB DINNERS

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

Fridays READING ROOM EXTRA

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

International Poetry Writers’ Collective: Abergavenny 01873 856350

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

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Nuclear Weapons - What Role Should Scientists Play?

THE onslaught against Ukraine launched by Vladimir Putin has brought us face to face with something that many people around my age have tried not to think about since the 1960s. The threat of an attack involving nuclear weapons is now being referred to every day by the papers and the news bulletins.

I can’t even begin to answer the question that many media outlets are posing – namely, “Will the Russian leader use nuclear weapons?”. What I can do is to remind people of some efforts that have been made to prevent Armageddon during the decades since atom bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945.

In Britain the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament got much attention from the late 1950s onwards. And I recall seeing its supporters marching from Aldermaston to London, with the philosopher Bertrand Russell at the forefront.

Russell also played a key role in setting up another peace group, the Pugwash Conference. It was named after the fishing village in Nova Scotia where its first meeting was held, in 1957. Despite its odd, satirical-sounding name this body was also deadly serious.

Pugwash still exists today and has made trenchant statements this year on the war in Ukraine. In June a Pugwash “Note on Present Dangers” referred back to the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, when the world seemed to be on the brink of nuclear annihilation. President Kennedy and the Russian leader, Nikita Khrushchev, confronted each other over nuclear missiles, which the USA claimed had been secretly installed on the pro-Soviet island of Cuba, a few minutes flying time from the USA mainland.

The Pugwash statement of a few months ago said that… “not since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis have we had such a dangerous environment. But while the Cuban Missile Crisis lasted 13 days, the present situation has continued for over 100 days since February 2022.”

Of course, that 100 days has since become more than 230 days and there seems no prospect of a let-up. The Pugwash group say that nuclear deterrence was long believed to have prevented war in Europe, but that this can no longer be taken for granted. Regarding Ukraine, they say, “…the danger of an escalation of the hostilities toward the use of nuclear weapons is clear and serious.”

A leading light in the Pugwash group in its first few decades was Professor Joseph Rotblat. He was a giant both for his knowledge of atomic weapons and for his moral stance. As a very young scientist he had worked on the Manhattan project at Los Alamos in the 1940s. But he did his best to further the anti-nuclear cause in the decades that followed.

I recall being dispatched by a BBC editor to interview Rotblat at his home in Belsize Park in the 1970s. I was hugely impressed by his clarity and intellect. But I also felt guilty that, until that day, I really had no idea who he was.

In 1995 Joseph Rotblat was awarded the Nobel Peace

Prize, which he shared with the Pugwash group. At the time he sent a message to nuclear scientists everywhere calling on them to refuse to work on atomic weapons projects as well as those involving chemical and biological weapons.

Rotblat referred to what he called “the disgraceful role played by a few scientists, caricatured as “Dr Strangeloves”, in fuelling the arms race. They did great damage to the image of science.”

On the other side, said Rotblat, “there are the scientists, in Pugwash and in other bodies, who devote much of their time and ingenuity to averting the dangers created by advances in science and technology. However, they embrace only a small part of the scientific community.”

Rotblat said claims that “science is neutral” or “science has nothing to do with politics” were part of an ivory tower mentality. In his view that ivory tower had been demolished by the atom bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945. He called on all scientists everywhere to refuse work on creating, improving or manufacturing further weapons of mass destruction.

Rotblat highlighted the tendency of governments to mislead the public and to conceal the truth about such weapons. Therefore, he said, whistle-blowing should become part of the scientist’s ethos.

Over a quarter of a century later, Rotblat’s words may sound idealistic or even quaint. But that is surely because the rights and wrongs of nuclear weapons are debated so rarely, and because taking an ethical, principled stand is regarded as a luxury which most scientists and governments feel they can’t afford.

Julian O’Halloran

Professor Joseph Rotblat

A Quiet Place Marden Church, Herefordshire

WE have a little ongoing joke in our family that it’s not a proper car journey unless part of it takes place on minor roads with grass running down the middle. It usually happens. This week it happened - even driving through the middle of a farm into the bargain! We were in the Herefordshire flatlands in the sleepy village of Marden, home to prime S&A fruit farming and to the church of St Mary the Virgin. Only 7 miles from Hereford, there’s a lot of history to absorb here, a lot of quietness and a lot of church. The first thing to strike you is the quiet stillness and reverence. This really is a Quiet Place.

A little background then. Dating back to 794AD, when Marden was home to the opulent but wild palace of the Kings of Mercia, young Ethelbert of the East Angles arrived on the palace doorstep fully expecting King Offa’s daughter’s hand in marriage, The Queen, however, was unhappy. King Offa was probably having a bad hair day and subsequently decided to have Ethelbert beheaded. A miraculous spring then erupted at the spot where his blood was spilled. To repent for this rather over the top response, King Offa built the church - although originally out of wood - the stone version dating from 1220. Its size was solely due to the huge medieval pilgrimages that followed.

Inside the church it’s cool, dark and very restful even though Ethelbert’s sorry corpse was unceremoniously dumped here many moons ago. The building now can’t seem to decide whether it’s a church, a pilgrim meeting place or a bookshop but it’s a lovely quiet place to be browsing, the old wooden pews supporting the printed word. Much like the pilgrimages, the trains don’t stop here anymore and now rattle straight through between Shrewsbury and Hereford.

Back outside into the dazzling sunlight and warmth of a summer’s day, the bell tower has been crudely butted up to the rest of the church and holds its own ghostly tale. It is believed to be haunted by a Civil War cavalier soldier who was chased by Roundheads into the upper chambers of the bell tower and killed. His ghost now haunts the tower. All I will say is that the atmosphere inside is more than a little oppressive and I would probably pass up on the offer of an overnight stay, thank you! The large graveyard however provides another haven of peace and wildlifeprime thinking territory. Meanwhile, across the gravel car park, the silt laden River Lugg floats quietly by, huge water lilies hugging the deep and steep banks. The rickety stile leading onto the riverbank walk looks like it’s also from Offa’s time! Despite the river’s obvious penchant for regular flooding, some benches wouldn’t go amiss here, just to sit and wonder at the Constable-esque view of beautiful cows drinking from the river in dappled sunlight. The Lugg and Lugg Meadow are SSSI (site of special scientific interest) protected - it’s a site teeming with more birds, fish, flora and fauna than you can shake a stick at. But don’t do that - you’ll scare the cows!

Timeless and serene. Dappled with sunlight. A Quiet Place indeed.

So, where are your Quiet Places? Feel free to get in touch. Dave Fletcher www.cariadwellbeing.co.uk Copyright@2022

Green Events

Until 6 November

KNIGHTON FESTIVAL OF BOOKS, ART & MUSIC

3 Nov - Guided Cycle Ride for Women, 10am. 2 & 6 Nov - Guided Ramblers Walk in countryside with Jacqui Salt, 10am. 6 Nov - Guided town walk round Knighton with John Davis, 2pm. Booking required, www.knightonfestival. wordpress.com

Sat 12 November

COLWALL GREENER ECO FESTIVAL

Protecting our wildlife, gardening for nature, green energy, electric bikes and cars, plant stall, repair, re-use, recycle, ethical finance, 30+ stalls, talks, children’s art and eco activities, refreshments. Colwall Village Hall and Primary School, Mill Lane, Colwall, WR13 6EQ, 11am-4pm, free entry, www.greener.colwall.info

Sat 12 November

FASHION REVOLUTION!

Sustainable fashion show. Reject fast fashion. Recycle, reuse, reinvent, repair rebel! Malvern Cube, Albert Road North, Malvern, 7pm, pay what you can tickets, www.eventbrite.co.uk

November HEREFORDSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST

1 Nov - ‘Bumblebee Keeping’, by Paul Hand. Marden Community Centre, 7pm. 1 Nov - ‘Building Better Opportunities: Basic Woodworking’, 7-week course. Queenswood Country Park, Dinmore Hill, Leominster, 10am-1pm. 3 Nov - ‘Hedgerows & Hidden Herefordshire’, an illustrated talk by Tim Kaye. Hopelands, Weobley Village Hall, 7.30pm. www.herefordshirewt.org

November SHROPSHIRE HILLS DISCOVERY CENTRE

14 Nov - Age UK Talk on Dragonflies, aimed at 60+. 10.30am, £3. 16 Nov - Autumn’s Beauty Guided Walk, 10am, £10. 22 & 26 Nov - Green Willow Weaving Course, 10am-4pm, £50. Booking essential for all events. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, 01588 676060, www.shropshirehillsdiscoverycentre.co.uk

November KNIGHTON COMM. WOODLANDS GROUP

We manage woodlands for the benefit of wildlife and our members. Volunteer with us on our weekly task days to learn new skills. http://tveg.org.uk/wordpress/wood land-project Email woodland@tveg.org.uk 01547 520374.

Until December LOCAL NATURAL HISTORY TALKS

Learn from experts in their field: mammals, moths, bees, freshwater habitats, birds, fungi, fossils. CARAD, East St, Rhayader, £5 with free refreshments, book online, www.carad.org.uk

Every Third Saturday in the Month PRESTEIGNE REPAIR

Presteigne Youth Centre, Hereford Street. 10am-12pm. Household items repaired for free. Info: 01544 267997. Mondays & Wednesdays KNIGHTON MENS SHED

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

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

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

2nd Thursday of the month KINGTON KLEEN Networking drinks. Oxford Arms, Kington, from 7pm, www.kingtonkleen.org.uk

complementary therapies

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

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 up wards, 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 or www.hayacupunctureclinic.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

AROMATHERAPY massage and facials - Bach Remedies - Herbalism - Reiki. For comprehensive, holistic treatment: Roz Myers Brown, Dip. Ar. IPTI, MIPTI. Kington clinic. 07967 137208, roz.brown@btinternet.com

ASTROLOGY Have you ever wondered if your life is on the right path, or what the year might hold in these uncertain times? Astrological interpretations including natal and year ahead from Pagan Art. www.paganart.co.uk/astrology 10% off first chart with code BS22CA.

BABIES, BIRTH AND BREASTS: I am an experienced Midwife, teacher and Craniosacral therapist. We can share KGHypnobirth sessions, Rebozo skills, Birth physiology, Postnatal healing, Breastfeeding support and ‘Closing-the-Bones’ nurture at home, online or in Talgarth. Mellowminnows.wordpress.com or phone Rachel 07484295235 for more info.

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 Website: https://the-bright-n-bute-company. business.site

CLEAR HEAD, FREE BODY, OPEN HEART 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. Please phone 07980 070675 or email clareswork@gmail.com

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

COMPLETE BALANCE I am fully trained in the therapies of The Bowen Technique, Health Kinesiology and Reiki and Seichem. These therapies re-balance the individual on physical, emotional, and mental levels helping you to resolve issues and live your best life. I offer face to face sessions from my clinic near Hereford and online consultations via Zoom, Skype, or Telephone. Treatment can resolve a multitude of problems often incredibly quickly, some of these include; back problems, emotional problems, fears, anxiety, sciatica, arthritic pain, sports injuries, hip/ ankle/knee and foot problems digestive disturbances, hormonal imbalance, asthma, hay fever, migraines & headaches and more. Contact: Helen Mawson. Mobile: 07904 457 075 Email: helen@complete-balance.co.uk, www.complete-balance.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.

EQUINE FACILITATED LEARNING. Personal growth for individuals and groups through powerful yet gentle interactions with horses, with seasoned Eponaquest facilitator Angela Dunning. EFL sessions involve spending time outdoors with these beautiful sentient beings, where you will be guided to deepen your connection to yourself and your body; build true confidence; reconnect to your Soul’s purpose and bring greater authenticity to your life. No horse experienced required. Author of “The Horse Leads the Way”. Shropshire/Herefordshire/Borders. Contact me on: 01588 630061/07583 726207; angela@equinereflections. co.uk; or visit www.thehorsestruth.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 see www.thewritetofeel.com.

GONG BATH SOUND MEDITATION SESSIONS Group sessions twice a month. 1:1 sessions. Private groups. www.lizzieyogaherford.com lizegg@live.co.uk 07870 345216.

HAPPINESS COACHING & PERSON CENTRED COUNSELLING I’ve been practicing 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 and Hereford, incl. Saturday morning children’s clinic in Hereford. See website: www.julietablett.co.uk or contact Juliet at juliet@julietablett.co.uk or 01981 241456

HOLISTIC MASSAGE THERAPY: Meg Lawrence MTI. A listening and sensitive therapy, treating the whole person. For relief from aches and pains, easing of occupational and postural tensions, providing relaxation and calm in peaceful surroundings, 20 minutes from Presteigne, Hay-on-Wye and Kington. Email meg@radnorshire.com; phone or text 07910 892172.

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.

JING - LUCIA LLOYD-CLOKIE ACMT Looking to reduce your pain? Increase range of movement? You’ve found Unwind-clinic to help you! Advanced Clinical Massage Therapy; a unique outcome based system for addressing musculoskeletal pain through a fusion of advanced soft tissue techniques, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, and hot stones. Don’t delay, book in today and discover how amazing the body really is. Lucia looks forward to facilitating your healing journey, mobile: 07506 906614; email: hello@unwind-clinic.co.uk; website: www.unwind-clinic.co.uk; on IG and FB. Monday: Hereford Yoga Centre; Tuesday & Wednesday: Peretun, Ashperton; Thursday: Hop Pocket Village, Bishops Frome; Friday: Lotions and Potions, Church St, Hfd. Positive changes, one session at a time.

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).

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.

NUTRITIONAL THERAPIST JULIE HOWES If you suffer gut problems, dementia, hormone imbalance, chronic fatigue or any degenerative disease, I can help. Four consultations £150. Home visits or therapy room Hereford. Call 07462 937 389. Web site juliehowesnutrition.com Email juliehowesnutrition@outlook.com

OSTEOPATH. Mr R A Hughes D.O. Registered Osteopath and Sports Therapist. Fully qualified and registered since 1995. Established in Presteigne for over 20 years. Sciatica, Arthritis, Trapped Nerves, Back, Neck and Shoulder Pain. Headaches, Sports Injuries. 07961 352056, rahughesosteo@gmail.com The Retreat, Presteigne – free car parking.

ONE-TO-ONE SHADOW WORK SESSIONSEXPERIENTIAL, RELATIONAL & EMBODIED THERAPEUTIC PROCESS Shadow work is a great way of approaching your inner experience and those things you want to change. It is a deep, sensitive and safe way of working with all manner of issues even when you have no idea how or where to begin. As we unburden ourselves from the limiting beliefs, behaviours and associated stuck emotions what emerges is an integrity and an authentic expression of our true self; a wholeness from which flows a greater engagement and enjoyment of life. I offer experiential psychotherapeutic process for personal development and for the exploration and transformation of inner conflict and difficulty. Find out more and schedule a free 30-minute consultation at: www.inner-truth.co.ukAlasdair Kirk - 07878 964 792.

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 HCPC-Registered. Clinic Based in Castle Street, Hereford. Home or Gym visits available. Contact us on 01432 628123 or www.edwardsphysio.co.uk

PHYSIOTHERAPY, CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY, REFLEXOLOGY & YOGA with Hermione Evans, Chartered Physiotherapist at Radnor Physiotherapy. For all back and neck pain, headaches, sports injuries, RSI, stress related illness and more. To discuss your needs or to make an appointment, please phone 01544 350691 or email contact@radnorphysiotherapy.co.uk or view www.radnorphysiotherapy.co.uk

REFLEXOLOGY WITH ALICE Offering holistic and tailored treatments at The Body Clinic, Leominster. Reflexology can be used as a safe and effective way to support any number of physical and emotional health needs. Book online at www.thebodyclinicleominster.co.uk or contact Alice directly on reflexologywithalice@gmail.com / 07464948568.

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

REIKI I’ve been a Reiki practitioner and Spiritual Healer for 15 years. It’s a very gentle powerful healing of the mind and body, relieving pain, stress and anxiety bringing relief, comfort and relaxation. Check my profile online at The Body Clinic Leominster and for booking an appointment or call me on 07903 415359. Suzanna Underwood Advanced Reiki Master.

SPIRITUAL HEALER. 30 years plus experience. One-on-one healing and ‘introduction to healing’ workshops. “If you truly know yourself you will truly know freedom”. Please contact Gilly Williamson, MNFSH, Field House, Kinnerton. 01547 560874.

SOULFUL AND SHAMANIC HEALING AND GUIDANCE WITH SUE ROSE GOULD. Facilitating wellbeing to realise fullest potential through Soul Plan coaching and Shamanic Practice. All consultations can be virtual and online. Contact Sue through website: suepg.co.uk or message 07591 130762.

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, csoundspace@gmail.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

TRANSFORMATIONAL COACHING & COUNSELLING WITH WENDY YOUNG Compassionate and focussed conversations and body-centred processes to heal developmental & emotional trauma and core wounding. This supports your transformational journey of becoming and living your authentic and joyful self. I offer a FREE 30 mins discovery call to answer your questions and see if it feels right for us to work together. Online nationally and inperson in Llanidloes, mid-Wales. For more info and to book call 07388 491 990; email wendy@wiselivingworld.com; website www.wiselivingworld.com.

Workshops

WORKSHOP LISTINGS - Single (dated) listings are free. Year round, ongoing workshops will cost £40 per year.

November

WINGS OF CHANGE FESTIVAL

3 Nov - ‘Finding Resilience in the Face of an Uncertain Future’. This recorded talk by Tara Brach looks at ways our meditation can help us find resilience. Followed by discussion, tea/cake, 2-4pm. 4 Nov - Grief Cafe facilitated by Karen Scott and Liminal Space, 4.30-6pm. Old School, Hereford St, Presteigne, email liminalspace20@gmail.com www.facebook.com/WingofChangeFestival

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 tor lose it! Helen Boley info@helenbpilates.com https://helenbpilates.com 01544 231512, 07968 970093.

FELDENKRAIS Awareness Through Movement Classes. Learn to move more freely, with greater ease and flexibility, improving posture, balance and coordination. The Feldenkrais method uses a combination of gentle movement and relaxed attention to improve comfort and function and to enhance our sense of well being. Online classes (Tuesday mornings and Wednesday evenings); live classes in Tenbury (Wednesday mornings). To book and for more information, please contact Jane at janesethi@yahoo.co.uk or on 07949 432555.

ONLINE MINDFUL YOGA CLASSES

Slow down, soften and turn inwards. Move and breath your way back into a natural state of vibrant well-being. Join via Zoom weekly on Mondays and Tuesdays from 6:15pm - 7:30pm. Classes are small, friendly and suitable for all levels of flexibility and experience. For more info and to book call Wendy Young 07388 491 990; email wendy@wiselivingworld.com; website www.wiselivingworld.com/mindful-hatha-yoga/ HEDGEROW MEDICINE, KITCHEN PHARMACY

Herbal Medicine Making Courses with Rowan McOnegal, Medical Herbalist. Practical weekend courses which explore identifying, growing, harvesting, drying, storing and using herbs. Covers the basic principles of herbal medicine, and making and using teas, tinctures, infused oils, ointments, creams, syrups, inhalations and baths. www.hedgerowmedicine.org 01531 670075.