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Ellie Philpotts gives us some tips for Kitchen

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Take your breath away at Ralph Court gardens

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How to choose your perfect shoes

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kitchen gadgets and accessories In recent years the Kitchen has become the social hub when entertaining and depending on your culinary abilities, it’s the place to unwind after work by whipping up something your mother used to make, or challenge yourself by dedicating an entire Sunday to creating three courses. And most importantly of all it is the room where the cake is!

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Salter White Fruit and Vegetable Spiralizer www.saltercookshop.com

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ometimes,

though,

the

noodles, chips and shreds of all sorts

Whether lifting ingredients; flipping

kitchen can be a source of

of vegetables, not just courgette.

pancakes or spreading the icing on

stress, even for the most

This handy gadget makes it even

the cake, the spatula’s there in times

accomplished of chefs. But

easier to get your five-a-day, by

of need. These days, they come in a

fear not – we’ve compiled a handy

handily replacing carbohydrates with

range of funky colours and designs,

guide to the best kitchen gadgets

veg. They’re also electricity-free and

to brighten up the baking experience

and accessories, all of which will

made of practical, wipe-clean plastic.

even more than the actual sprinkles

make the cooking experience a little more palatable.

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Spatula

and berries do.

Back to basics now – but you can’t

Coffee Machine

The Spiralizer

go wrong with the spatula. The

Around here we’re spoilt for choice

One of the latest food trends it may

unassuming gadget has been a kitchen

when it comes to locations for a good

be, but it’s not a meaningless fad.

essential almost since kitchens began

coffee. From all the best chains, to

You can easily create slices, ribbons,

– but it’s stuck around for a reason.

independent retailers on every corner.

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Spatulas come in all shapes and colours www.lecreuset.co.uk

Sometimes however the best place

and chop and change with no

as fruit juice, juicing has become a

for your favourite caffeine fix is in

fiddly cleaning in between. Most

firm favourite with those who enjoy

the comfort of your own home. The

manufacturers

more

their daily juice fix. Rich in vitamins,

plethora of different coffee machines

exotic choices should you be a coffee

minerals and helping towards your

connoisseur.

five-a-day.

The Juicer

From boosting energy and immunity

Extracting the freshest juice from

to improving nutrition and general

fruit and vegetables yourself not only

wellbeing and helping in weight

tastes delicious, it brings a host of

maintenance,

health benefits too.

endless. Of course juicing isn’t a

on the market range from Beanto-Cup to Expresso & Filter Coffee Machines.

The highest selling and by far the most sensible choice if you are on budget is the ‘Pod’ style machine.

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The SAGE Nutri-Juicer Plus. www.sageappliances.co.uk

also

offer

Here you can select from a range

With

of your everyday favourites such as

the sugar content in many of our

an expresso, latte, and cappuccino

unassuming

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creating the serene

bedroom of your dreams As life gets busier, a bedroom becomes more than a sleeping space - it's an escape to a calmer, more serene world that rests the mind as well as the body. To create your own in-house getaway, use these easy tips to

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"calm-ify" your bedroom and transform it into a more beautiful and restful retreat.

ink into some silence. Create white noise to block

soft, cool white sheets. Add a featherlike, comfortable

out sounds that disturb the solitude. Install a

bedspread or quilt, and top it with multiple pillows of all

stylish ceiling fan with gently whirring blades to

shapes and sizes for a well-rested night's sleep.

give the room a languid, tropical ambiance that

will help you relax.

Paint the room green

Studies show green has a calming effect when used as a main colour for decorating. A recent homeowner study conducted by Sherwin-Williams found that more than 60 percent of homeowners would consider adding shades of green into their home, with more than half saying they would use it to paint an entire room.

Add fresh houseplants Living things, like leafy or flowering plants, make a bedroom feel more down to earth. Visit your local garden centre and purchase a variety of houseplants, large or small, to freshen the air.

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Lower the lighting Adjusting the lighting can completely alter the atmosphere in a bedroom. Install a light dimmer or add a programmable timer that turns lights off and on automatically, to help lull you to sleep, yet brighten the room when it's time to get up. new window treatments Add to the easy-breezy feel of the room by purchasing fresh, flowing curtains or sleek new blinds that can be easily adjusted to block out the daylight.

Simplify for serenity's sake Eliminate clutter to keep it out of sight - and out of mind. Add cabinets with built-in organisation features like drawer inserts.

Add more shelving in the closet. Use baskets and pottery to

Fluff up your bedding

keep small items contained. Having everything in its place will

Give your bed a fresh new look and feel. Buy yourself some

help you feel free to relax in your beautiful new bedroom.

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how to create the Perfect hanging basket With summer just around the corner we are looking forward to spending time in our gardens. Whilst appreciating the sunshine, there’s no better way to enhance your garden than by planting hanging baskets.

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hey are a great way to introduce bursts of vibrant

before placing them. Once done fill the basket with

colour to lesser-loved corners of your garden, and

compost and once full, give it plenty of water and hang

we’ve asked Wyevale Garden Centres, Britain’s

it on the basket bracket.

largest garden centre retailer, for their expert

B Make

basket to enjoy throughout the summer months.

in the morning and last thing at night.

B When you’re thinking about colour, choosing bedding

how To CreaTe a hanging BaSkeT

plants in all one colour can make just as big an impact

B Place your chosen hanging basket ton to a flat surface

One great look is mixing standard Petunias with trailing

basket needs a liner, and there are lots of varieties to

Petunias to create a cascade of colour.

B Finally don’t forget to deadhead the flowers in your

Once your liner is in place, add an extra layer of black

basket throughout the summer so that it stays in flower

polythene to help retain water. Make a number of slits

for longer.

through the liner paper and the polythene to allow for slow drainage and to use as planting holes.

B Push

bedding plants from the outside through the

holes so the root is on the inside and cover this with compost, containing a slow release fertiliser - a tub and basket compost works well for this.

B Then

place some more bedding plants inside the

basket, using the tallest in the centre, and soak them

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as choosing a variety of colours and different plants.

or place it in a bucket to hold it still. Every hanging choose from, moss , fibre or co-co.

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especially in the hot summer months, ideally first thing

top-tips on how to put together the perfect hanging

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RALPH COURT GARDENS

It will take your breath away!

These fabulous, quirky gardens opened to the public during March 2015.

They have been developed over the last 10 years and have opened to rave reviews from the public and the

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national press and have recently been featured on the BBC.

he present owners, Stephen and Paula Morgan

sculptures from Herefordshire and beyond and used

purchased the property in 2004. The Gothic

these to create the themes seen in the garden today.

rectory and gardens were built in 1850 for the parish minister Reverend Arthur Lucton Childe.

He was related to the Childe families of Kilnet Manor, Shropshire and Kyre Park, near Tenbury Wells. The large gardens were laid out in the traditional ‘formal’ manner with Scots pines used to mark the boundaries.

Today the gardens are aimed at gardeners and nongardeners alike. They have been designed in individual themes in a similar way to the Chelsea flower show gardens but are ‘real ‘ and permanent. There are 12 gardens and

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The gardens are designed to provide fun and interest in gardening. Water features play a major part as they add sound and movement to the gardens. With over 20 water features including the remarkable musical fountain designed exclusively for Ralph Court the gardens provide constant movement and breath-taking displays.

This month, Stephen and Paula offer their top tips for one of their favourite gardening months:

B At

the start of May clear out the pansies, pot up

include an African jungle, an Italian Piazza with musical

your primulas and replant your containers. Choice of

fountains and an ’Alice in Wonderland' garden with 'Mad

bedding and colour is down to the individual but the

Hatter' tea party.

same golden rules apply before planting out.

As keen gardeners the Morgans set about creating a

B It is very important to replenish the soil after the winter.

garden that incorporated a variety of styles and themes.

Many of the plant nutrients have been used up by the

Over the years they acquired a number of feature

spring bedding and the rain will have leached out the

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goodness. Working blood fish and bone into the soil a

succession of cutting material and pot on your peppers

week prior to planting, ensuring to water it in will stop

and aubergines into their final cropping pots.

it blowing away!

B It is a good idea to replace compost in containers.

Summer bedding is vigorous and needs plenty of food

It is a small effort and cost for the enormous colour and

to sustain it through the season. Replacing the compost also reduces the chance of overwintering grubs feasting through the roots of your young bedding plants.

B Choose

bedding to suit the location. Generally

variegated or silver foliage bedding prefers hot sunny location. Fine leaved plants do not like windy sites.

In your greenhouse Make sure your tomato plants are well supported in readiness for the trusses later in the year. As with the bedding, feed every time you water. Controlling the temperature is vitally important and also ensuring that there is always adequate ventilation. Avoid water on the

scent they provide. Spoil your roses with a specialist rose feed throughout the season and have a regular spray programme to reduce the development of black spot, mildew and aphids.

Dahlias are a favourite and May is the ideal planting time.

Ideally they are lifted in the autumn, treated and stored in a greenhouse before restarting into growth in March. In May they are growing vigorously and can be replanted into generously nourished soil.

MORE INFORMATION Ralph Court Gardens is open 10am – 5pm, Wednesday – Sunday every week and Bank Holidays. In addition the gardens open

leaves and as the trusses progress remove the base

on behalf of the National Garden Scheme. All areas are ramped

leaves to allow free air movement. Stephen and Paula

allowing easy access for all visitors. There is a garden restaurant

like to grow on their cucumbers until they are at least

serving lunches, cream teas and daily specials.

45cm (18”) high before final planting in the greenhouse.

Ralph Court Gardens, Edwyn Ralph, Bromyard, HR7 4LU

They have found that this reduces the risk of botrytis and

Tel: 01885 483225

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Ornamental gardens Apply fertilizer to all the trees and shrubs in your garden.

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i 30 dAYs wILd This June, can you do something wild every day for 30 days? The UK’s leading nature challenge is back for 2016 and Herefordshire Wildlife Trust wants you to take part!

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pending time in nature makes us happier and

Taking on the 30 Days Wild challenge is also a great way to

healthier. Whether you smell a wildflower, listen

explore Herefordshire. Why not picnic in a Herefordshire

to birdsong or taste wild blackberries, nature

orchard, canoe down the Wye or discover the wildlife on

enhances all of our senses. That’s why The

one of our many historic commons? Herefordshire Wildlife

Wildlife Trusts want you to take part in 30 Days Wild and

Trust have also got lots of events running all through June

do something wild every day for 30 days this June - 30

to join in with from guided walks to moth identification

Random Acts of Wildness that will help you let nature

breakfasts. Our month of wildness kicks off with a garden

into your life.

party at Lower House Farm on June 1st at 5.30pm where

Thousands of people took part last year from all across the UK, from urban jungles to mountain tops; the islands,

we’ll be talking about bees, wildlife gardens and orchards – and enjoying plenty of tea and cake!

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We want adults to dance in the rain and make cheeky cocktails out of natural ingredients, like elderflowers.

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Even people at work can find time for wildlife, by taking meetings outside in the sun and transforming work spaces into wildlife habitats.

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how to choose your Perfect shoes May is marching on and the weather is improving. Soon it will be time for me to ditch my opaque tights and ankle boots combo. But what am I going to replace them with?! Why not kick off your shoes, curl up and read about your perfect shoes for the summer. Fringed wedges for me...

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hat is it about shoes, they're endlessly

Ramachandran, it's hard-wired into our brains.

fascinating, aren't they? Could it be the

Apparently, the brain areas controlling feet and

instant mood-boosting power of new

private parts are next door to each other in the

shoes, or the fact that while our weight

somatosensory cortex. All it takes is some neural

goes up and down, our shoe size stays the same?

Or, dare we say it, could it be something to do

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cross-talk and hey presto, shoes become the footwear equivalent of George Clooney.

with shoes being sexy? Here comes the science

how To ChooSe your perfeCT ShoeS

bit, according to the neurologist Vilayanur S

When it comes to shoe style, the heel and vamp are key.

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OK, you may be thinking `What on earth is a vamp?' It's part of Pink Premium Leather Peeptoe Ghillie Block Heels, ÂŁ59.99 - www. newlook.com

the upper - the bit that covers the foot from the toe cleavage upwards. Shoes with a high vamp (think boots, loafers, trainers) look great on longer legs and work well with trousers and short skirts. Shoes with a low vamp (think court shoes and ballet flats) elongate the legs and look good with most dresses and skirts.

Here are some useful tips for picking shoes according to your natural foot and leg architecture: ShorTer legS A low vamp is essential. Peep toes are also good and try out on trend nude shoes for leg-lengthening.

ThiCker ankleS or CalveS Go for low vamp and a thicker sole or platform. A wider heel, stacked heel or wedge is better than a stiletto, and sling-backs work well. Avoid ankle straps.

SliMMer ankleS and CalveS Steer clear of chunky looking shoes. Instead, choose fine straps, heels and soles. Wedges should also be fine and slim. longer feeT Horizontal straps and high vamp will help shorten

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the feet. Bear in mind that pointed toes often make your

buying habits and the gaps in your shoe wardrobe. Once

feet look longer.

you've found the gaps, hit the shoe shops. A tip for buying new shoes. Feet expand during the day so plan your shopping trip towards the middle or end of the day. The later you go, the more likely you are to find the perfect fit.

As with wardrobe decluttering, try and spot your repeat buying habits and the gaps in your shoe wardrobe. Once you´ve found the gaps, hit the shoe shops.

Shorter feet

And add your personality...

Shoes are a great way to express your personality. How about something extreme e.g. angles or asymmetric details or maybe small, intricate details. Perhaps shoes or boots that are relaxed with natural fabrics and textures are more you or express your fun side with quirky details.

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Go for a low vamp. Try and avoid straps that cut across your

Lisa Fisher

feet, although a T-bar can work well.

T: 07930 544265

Colour Analyst & Personal Style Consultant E: lisa.fisher@houseofcolour.co.uk

As with wardrobe decluttering, try and spot your repeat

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inGredients For the short Crust pastry

5 Remove the baking

B B B B

400g plain flour

return the pastry case to

200g salted butter

the oven for a further 10

Pinch of salt

minutes, or until the pastry

6-9 tbsp cold water

is a pale golden-brown and

parchment and beans and

just cooked. Remove from the

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sweet Potato tart with asParagus, Pea & feta

inGredients For the FillinG

oven and leave to cool.

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1 large sweet potato

method For the FillinG

peeled and roughly chopped

6 Bring the sweet potatoes to

B B B B B B B

the boil and cook until tender.

500ml double cream 3 large eggs Salt and pepper

7 Drain, then put them back

200g feta cheese

into the pan with the cream.

A bunch of asparagus

Bring up to the boil again and

A cup Petite Pois A bunch pea shoots

method For the pastry 1 Put the flour and salt in a large bowl and add the cubes of butter. Use your fingertips to rub the butter into the

then remove the pan from the heat. Season to taste. Add the eggs and whisk until all combined.

8 Crumble half the feta into the pastry case then pour over the potato custard mix.

flour until it resembles coarse Here at Caffè No. 21 we are passionate about the quality of our food and drink. Starting with locally sourced produce, exceptionally prepared by our Leiths qualified chef, which we believe makes us stand out from the crowd. Likewise, our baristas take time and pride to prepare every cup of Illy coffee and award winning Suki teas.

Refurbished to a high standard, on the first floor of Ceci Paolo, Caffè No.21 offers a comfortable environment to relax and enjoy your meal, coffee or tea, all complemented by table service. We are also licensed, meaning you can enjoy one of our fine wines or local beers or ciders to accompany your meal. Our selection of home made cakes (to suit all dietary requirements) and French patisserie are sure to tempt you, and are the perfect accompaniment to your drink whilst sat in our window seats overlooking the town below.

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breadcrumbs with no large

9 Bake at 180º for approx. 25

lumps of butter remaining.

minutes until it is firm and starting to brown.

2 Using a knife, stir in just enough of the cold water to bind the dough together.

Wrap the dough in clingfilm and chill for 10-15 minutes

10 Meanwhile whilst the tart is baking, blanch the peas and asparagus in boiling water

before using.

for a few minutes until the

3 Remove from the fridge and

too soft, then set aside.

asparagus is tender but not

roll out the pastry on a floured work top to 5mm. Preheat the

11 Remove the tart from the

oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6.

oven. Pile on the asparagus

4 Line a 20cm/8in tart tin with the pastry, then place in the fridge for 30 minutes. Remove from the fridge and line the pastry with baking parchment

and peas on top of the cooked tart then scatter with the remaining feta.

12 Serve the tart warm and

and fill with baking beans. Bake

decorate with pea shoots,

in the oven for 20 minutes, or

serve with a leafy salad and

until the pastry is dry.

buttered jersey royals.

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WESTONS NEW FESTIVAL CIDERS Premium English cider producer Westons is looking forward to a fun summer after the launch of a new range of Festival ciders and a busy season ahead at their Visitor Centre

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and Mill, based in Much Marcle, Herefordshire.

he Visitor Centre is a great place to come and visit

of Flat Tyre: Cloudy Cider with Rhubarb; Handbrake, Cloudy

for all ages. With free parking and play park, it

Cider with Damson; and Old Banger: Cloudy Cider with

is also popular with families who can come and

Raspberry. The still, cloudy cider range comes in a 10-litre,

picnic whilst the kids have fun on the zip wire.

Visitors can also experience a cider mill tour, and dine in

fridge-friendly, bag-in-box format, and has an ABV of 4%.

the Orchard Tea Rooms and Scrumpy House Restaurant

Tim Williams, Rosie’s Pig brand manager, says: “We are

and, for some of us; the most important part, the

delighted to launch our new Rosie’s Pig Festival range

obligatory cider tasting!

of ciders. The names of the ciders each relate to stories

Westons also have a prize winning Hereford stock bull, called ‘Ronaldo’ who will be on show on Open Farm Sunday, a free event happening on 5th June. The shire horses 'Ben' and 'Prince' will be getting some new shoes from a local, master farrier and there will be tractor and trailer rides throughout the day. For more info, please see their website www.westons-cider.co.uk

about Rosie’s Pig, Westons first delivery truck, which was notorious for being ‘a pig to start and a pig to drive’. The new Rosie’s Pig Festival range flavours of Rhubarb, Damson and Raspberry will help broaden the appeal of cloudy cider, bringing in new drinkers across all age groups.

“The latest addition to the Rosie’s Pig brand introduces three flavours with a distinctive craft look and feel, which

Westons Cider is now run by the fourth generation of the

will appeal to a different drinker and drinking occasion.

Weston family, which has been producing cider in the

Both Old Rosie and Rosie’s Pig ciders are slowly matured

Herefordshire village of Much Marcle since 1880. It wasn’t

and left unfiltered to give them their authentic flavours.”

long after Henry Weston moved to The Bounds that he soon realised the potential of using local fruit for cider and

So why not stop by the Visitor Centre at Much Marcle for a

perry making. We now make a broad range of ciders for

‘tour and a taster’ this summer!

the premium cider sector, still using traditional methods to innovate and create new products.

In April 2016, we launched the Rosie’s Pig Festival ciders which have been crafted to broaden the appeal of cloudy cider, whilst adding genuine innovation to the market during the peak cider festival season.

MORE INFORMATION H Weston & Sons Ltd

The Bounds, Much Marcle Ledbury, Herefordshire HR8 2NQ T: 01531 660233

The Rosie’s Pig Festival range is available now within premium pubs and at the Much Marcle shop and comprises

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our cup of tea...

Tea, part of our culture and history. Not just British culture and history but our own. Our brew is personal, unlike coffee where a machine or highly trained barista in a chain store hands you a cup that is to their

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design, not yours. lthough there are now over 5 tea estates in

at home. The start of tea and biscuits and a chat after the

the UK it did not originate here (Yorkshire tea

school run?

anyone?). Originally from China/Cambodia/ Myanmar/Vietnam/North India - each country

claims tea as their own - the beverage, originally in its green (unfermented/aerated) form spread initially as a health tonic, medicine and aid to meditation (to keep the monks awake) from China to Japan, Indonesia then Holland, mainland EU and then to old Blighty.

At the time tea arrived, we were initially a nation of beer drinkers (as the water wasn't safe to drink), and then gin arrived. Catherine of Braganza (the French wife of King Charles II) is credited with bringing tea to the British court and from then it spread through the aristocracy. At the time coffee was seen as too protestant and Teutonic, coffee too Roman Catholic and Spanish! Originally more expensive than gold tea was stored in caddies - tin lined wooden boxes - that were locked by the lady of the house and spoonful’s doled out at tea time. Afternoon tea was the height of fashion and like all fashions soon spread through the classes and the length & breadth of Britain. The men gathered in male only coffee houses for trade (the beginning of many corporations and insurance

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So tea became the beverage of the UK, available everywhere both on the street but more importantly at home. Had a tough day - cup of tea? Catch up with friends - cup of Tea? An army marches on its stomach but its spirits are maintained by the humble cuppa. In both WW1 and WW2 the establishment ensured urns of tea were not far from the trenches of the front....

And so to today. Despite the fact that we have a coffee house seemingly on every corner (they do serve tea!) we are still a nation of tea drinkers by numbers and volume.

Tea is the second most consumed beverage on the planet - after water. The highest consumers? Our Irish neighbours! We are now lucky enough to have all sorts of tea available in shops and online - black, green, herbal. Tea is a healthy beverage and many studies are showing its positive impacts on heart disease, stroke and diabetes - 3 of the major killers in the UK. But it's still our cup of tea.

We brew to colour, to taste, to time (perfect few minutes to relax and take a time out), with friends at home and colleagues at work every day. Brewtiful!

companies the most famous being Lloyds of London) and

Dr Tim Bond

afternoon tea was an occasion for the ladies to socialise

Tea Advisory Panel

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KEEPING ACTIVE

Start / Finish: This circular walk in the Wye Valley starts and ends at The Harp Inn, Hoarwithy. Don’t attempt walk if River is in flood.

Public Transport: The nearest railway station is at Hereford. There is a Stagecoach bus 33 from Hereford with a break in journey en route, changing to 44 and up to two hours each way. (Mon to Sat). Please check timetables.

Parking: Parking in Hoarwithy is limited so please be prepared to start and end this circular walk at any of the three villages.

O/S Map: Explorer 189 Distance: 5 miles. Shorter 4.5 mile option (see sketch-map).

Time: Take all day for this walk through stunning scenery Refreshments: Take a picnic as there are no shops around. There are a few pubs, including The Harp inn.

Terrain: Boots are essential, poles are useful. This walk has varied terrain with moderate climbs to a maximum height of 330 feet and almost level riverside walking. There are stiles, gates and kiss-gates so the walk is regretably unsuitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs.

3: You have now reached a junction with Hentland House on the corner. This was once a cross-roads but another ‘lane’ has been lost to the ravages of time. You need to turn left here and follow the lane down towards the River Wye. 4: At the junction of Ross-on-Wye to Hoarwithy Road, cross to

HISTORY: Three very interesting villages historically that are linked

the footpath opposite. Walk alongside the River Wye, negotiating

by the stone bridge at Hoarwithy and a footbridge commissioned

a stile rather close to the waters-edge. After half a mile, the path

by the Vicar between Sellack and Sellack Boat so that even if the

deviates right and goes parallel to the wooded escarpment of the

ferryman was not there, he could still visit all three of his churches.

red sandstone on the right aiming straight towards the hamlet of

1: From The Harp Inn at Hoarwithy, walk southwards along the

Sellack with its landmark church spire.

lane for about 200 yards, ignoring the first path on your right

5: Sellack is a pretty hamlet with a lovely red sandstone church

near the stream, but taking the next path that goes straight on.

dedicated to the Celtic St.Tysilio. Also notice the stump of the

2: From this corner, climb quite steeply up the hillside. You can

old preaching cross. There is a barrel roof over the nave of the

by-pass this hill by walking along lane to point 4. Shortly you cross

church. This has been the site of a church for centuries, once

an old lane which links local hamlets but is little used these days

serving a larger settlement than that remains today. A rare

– one of the casualties of the motor age. At the top, the lovely

custom, peculiar to these parts, of distributing ‘Pax’ cakes is

‘down-land’ section of the walk is well worth the effort getting

carried out here. After visiting the church take the path back into

up there. You will get glimpses of the River Wye below. Ignore

the river meadows and walk across the Sellack Common, via a

the left turn and keep along the top edge of the field with the

stile, to the suspended footbridge provided by a vicar in 1895 to

hedge on the right. Cross the stile and farm track then negotiate

enable him to visit Sellack Boat on the other side of the River and

the kiss-gate to resume the walk. Follow the fence-line round to

neighbouring Parish of King’s Caple. Walk up to the Sellack Boat.

another kiss-gate. As you walk up the tapering valley that leads

6: Turn right and walk 200 yards to the stile on the left. Cross the

into a more obvious old lane, (keeping straight on at the junction with the farm track) you can reflect upon life in this rural part of Herefordshire and how little it has changed for centuries.

field towards the spire of the Kings Capel Church. Walk up the right side of the hedge then across to the stile ahead and up the track, via two large gates, to the lane.

7: Turn left through the village and straight over at the crossroads. Notice the Castle ‘motte’ (Caple Tump) on the left and the Church with its old cross.

8: Follow this lane past the Pennoxstone Court (old road to the river crossing).

9: At the sharp bend, take the footpath straight ahead and along the old route to Hoarwithy Bridge. This was once a toll-bridge.

You can reach Hoarwithy’s Italianate Church up a flight of steps near the road junction. Alternatively, you can continue the walk along the riverside for 500 yards.

10: Double back along the path towards the village and The Harp Inn where walk ends.

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LIvIng HIsToRY

The main staircase at Eastnor Castle

the history of eastnor castLe Eastnor Castle is dramatically situated at the foothills of the Malverns, and sits within a 5,000 acre estate of breath-taking scenery.

Just 10 minutes from the national motorway network, the castle has ease of access and is within easy reach of major cities and

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airports. The estate includes a deer park, lakes, woodland, quarries and hills.

astnor was built by the 2nd Baron (Lord) Somers, later the 1st

building, and in the first 18 months 4,000 tons of building stone,

Earl, between 1810 and 1824. The combination of inherited

16,000 tons of mortar and 600 tons of wood were used.

wealth, his judicious marriage to the daughter of the eminent and rich Worcestershire historian, Rev. Treadway Russell

Nash, and his great ambition prompted the 1st Earl to commission a castle to impress his contemporaries and raise his family into the higher ranks of the ruling class. Then, as now, the size and splendour

Eastnor Castle is now a stunning, 19th century fairytale castle, beautifully restored with many hidden treasures and collections. It is also the family home of the Hervey-Bathursts, descendants of John, 1st Earl Somers, who built the original castle in 1812. As dramatic

of a country house evidenced the standing and fortune of any family.

inside as it is outside, the picturesque castle features a number of

His architect, the young Robert Smirke, who was later well known

overnight stays. The Hervey-Bathursts have lovingly restored the

for his design for the British Museum, proposed a Norman Revival

castle’s interior and treasures to create a stunning, luxurious castle

style. From a distance, Eastnor tried to create the impression

that is both grand and intimate, with a cosy lived-in feel.

of an Edward 1st-style medieval fortress guarding the Welsh Borders. It was a symbolic and defiant assertion of power by an aristocrat in a period of fear and uncertainty following the French

magnificent rooms and a range of beautiful bedrooms for exclusive

The magnificent rooms include: a vast 60 foot high Great Hall; a Gothic Drawing Room designed by Pugin, with its original

Revolution and during the Napoleonic Wars.

furniture; a Long Library in the style of the Italian Renaissance; a

The symmetry of the design emphasized authority, distinguishing

plus an Octagon Saloon featuring spectacular views over the

Eastnor from the more rambling, picturesque, castellated mansions of

lake. The interior hosts some spectacular collections ranging

a slightly earlier period at Downton Castle (Shropshire) and Smirke’s

from early Italian Fine Art and Medieval Armour, to 17th century

1805 creation for the Earl of Lonsdale at Lowther Castle (Cumbria).

Venetian furniture, Flemish tapestries and paintings by Van Dyck,

Designed to resemble a medieval Welsh-border fortress, Eastnor

Reynolds, Romney and Watts.

Castle is a perfect example of Norman and Gothic Revival architecture

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golden years

Safe and Well at Home There’s no place like home but as we get older keeping safe and well at home can become challenging.

There are practical steps and precautions which can help. Remaining safe and secure brings peace of mind and helps us to maintain our independence.

Lock doors

book and cheque card together and don't keep your

Keep doors and windows locked. Many burglaries are

PIN number with your credit or debit card.

unforced - thieves gain entry through unlocked doors and open windows.

Keys

Unexpected callers

trusted friends or neighbours so they can access your

Have a key chain and viewer fitted and don’t let

home in an emergency, or have a key safe fitted and

strangers into your home. Ask for an identity card

give them the combination number.

Don’t leave keys by the front door. Give a key to

confirming who they are. If you’re still unsure, ask them to make an appointment and return later and make

Unplug electricals

sure you have someone with you. Remember, never

Electrical items such as heaters, irons and clothes

give personal details, such as credit card information,

dryers are a fire risk if left switched on and unattended.

to strangers who come to your door or call you.

Unplug electricals and check things are switched off

Hide valuables

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before you head out or go to bed.

Valuables such as jewellery, handbags and wallets

Outdoors

should be kept out of sight. Keep your money in a bank,

Make sure ladders, tools and garden furniture are

building society or post office and avoid keeping large

kept out of sight and locked in a shed if possible. Make

sums of cash in the house. Don’t keep your cheque

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Look out for each other Tell neighbours when you go away so they can keep

people coming to help you may need this information.

an eye on things.

Footwear

Smoke and Fire Alarms

and fit correctly. Ill-fitting or damaged footwear are not

Make sure you have alarms fitted and that they are

only uncomfortable, but also increase the risk of falls.

Make sure that shoes and slippers have non slip soles

maintained and regularly tested.

Personal Alarms Consider getting a personal alarm for use in emergency situations. These can be linked to emergency services,

Rails fitted in hallways, stairs and bathrooms provide support when moving around the home.

specialist security companies or trusted contacts for

Emergency Numbers

immediate support when you need it.

Keep a list of emergency numbers by each telephone.

Lighting Invest in brighter bulbs to ensure rooms, hallways and stairways are well lit. Keep a torch by your bed in case of power cuts.

Trips and Falls Go around the house and tidy wires, straighten rugs and eliminate anything that could be a risk. Don’t have rugs at the bottom of the stairs. Make sure you have non slip mats in the shower/bath and on the bathroom floor. Don’t rush to answer the telephone or the front door.

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Grab rails

For example the number for your GP surgery and out of hours service, the number of a relative or friend to call in case of an emergency.

Age UK Hereford & Localities can help you improve your home security and safety, supporting you to maintain your independence. As well as advice and information, we can provide practical assistance such as arranging personal alarms and fitting key safes and grab rails.

To find out more about our Services and how we could help you, please contact us:

Medication

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Keep a record of all your medications and of your

email: contact@ageukhl.org

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visiting leominster Set in the heart of the Herefordshire Marches, Leominster sits halfway between Ludlow and Hereford at the heart of the Black and White villages of North Herefordshire. Famed for its variety of antique and curiosity

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shops, the town offers a fascinating insight to rural times gone by. ctive out-door types rub shoulders with historians,

village Kingsland. The pubs and cafes will be putting on extra

art-lovers, golfers and fine food enthusiasts. There

music and events including a Teddy Bears' Picnic. Children are also

are superb National Trust and privately owned stately

offered an Urban Safari and there are walks and a cycle ride for

homes alongside the smaller attractions such as farm

everyone to get out into the countryside. For further information,

parks, cider and wine producers, museums and a wide variety of

take a look at the festivals website www.leominster-festival.co.uk

gardens. A variety of lively festivals and outdoor shows take place each year that are within easy reach.

Visit Leominster on 18-19th June and you will be transported back

The Leominster Festival, now in its 32nd year is running from

lived, played and fought during a fascinating time in Leominster’s rich

27th May to 5th June, and the theme this year is ‘Nature and

medieval history. The event is fun for all the family and what’s more

Landscapes’ to celebrate this lovely part of Britain. You can

it is free entry! You will be able to enjoy displays, demonstrations and

browse at the festival book fair and join in the family fun day

merriment, a “medieval” dog show, and the buzz of a medieval

on the Bank Holiday Monday. New events for this year include

style market. There is also the opportunity for children to scale the

the civic service in the Priory Church, before a free lunchtime

castle wall with experienced instructors and learn basic bush-craft.

recital ‘Songs from the Shows’ and the mayor’s charity concert

On both afternoons you will be able to watch the Lancastrians

to 1459. With the help of top re-enactors you will see how people

featuring a Welsh male voice choir supported by a young, very

battle the Yorkist forces. In 1459 Henry VI and his Lancastrian

talented violinist Luke Doyle from Shobdon.

army pursued the Yorkist forces through Leominster skirmishing

This year they have been lucky enough to welcome best-selling author, Deborah Moggach, writer of the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and Archie Miles, a great photographer of trees. There will be a strong input from local artists, authors, actors and musicians

en-route to the showdown at Ludford Bridge near Ludlow. On that occasion the Yorkists were routed but two years later in 1461 the Duke of York defeated the Lancastrians at Mortimer’s Cross near Leominster taking the crown as Edward IV.

with an eclectic range of musical genre; a classical programme by

Don’t miss this super weekend, Leominster’s very own medieval

celebrated pianist Virginia Black, jazz with Mark Latimer and

town carnival held on the old monastery site. Head for the

Canadian rising star, Ian Sharwood whose music dances the line

Priory Church. The Pageant opens on Saturday 18th June

between folk and pop. The 'big' concerts are Haydn's Creation

at 10am with a procession through the town starting from

sung by the Leominster Choral Society and the full Birmingham

the church. For further details contact Survive & Thrive, 9

Philharmonic Orchestra bringing festival week to a resounding

Broad Street, Leominster; tel. 01568 620000. Alternatively

close. Add in a plant fair, a photographic exhibition of Leominster

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photos and an Art Trail featuring local artists also visiting local

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our events diary

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noZstock the hidden VaLLey The fantastic family-friendly Nozstock back this summer as the enchanting magical odyssey returns for its 18th year, set on a beautiful working farm in Herefordshire's rolling hills.

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ith its first round of artists already 5,

about crafty cats and messy divorces. The lounge kittens

gentleman's dub Club and foreign

are a cheeky, glamorous and geeky trio, spanning rock, punk,

Beggars, now the festival introduces

ska, pop, soul, metal, dance and grunge to sublime party-

released,

including

Jurassic

lyrics that are guaranteed to make you laugh, with songs

more acts taking over Bromyard in July.

The feisty imelda May has a truly unique vocal talent,

inspired by the sounds of jazz infused with rockabilly.

She is a stellar performer who makes her Nozstock

time effect. Also at the party is the Mercury-nominated king kong Company, The Irish dance band have performed alongside the likes of orbital and paul oakenfold.

Benjamin yellowitz is a young singer songwriter who takes acoustic roots to new levels, influenced by RnB and the

debut headlining on Sunday, bringing the festival to a

darker side of pop. Subculture Sage bring pure hip-hop

rousing climax. Touching down in the Hidden Valley, the

vibes to Nozstock, as party-starters of the finest pedigree

festival welcomes the almighty ska-reggae powerhouse,

and the old skool DJ with vibes for miles, and uncle dugs

The Skints. The guys have been fusing reggae, ska,

makes a welcome return to The Cubicles. Further new

grime and hip hop since 2007 to create an incomparable

live acts announced include idles, anchorsong, funke

sound and bring a wild dynamic to Nozstock.

and The Two Tone Baby, J-Man, seas of mirth, foreign

Honing his craft for the last 20 years, Jaguar Skills has has been responsible for some of the most exciting musical projects of the past few years, centered around

affairs, Cousin kula, lobster, adam scriven, Mr Tea and The Minions, Junior Bill, Black Thistles, Black salvadore and Cherryshoes.

producing stunning mixes which have festivals and clubs partying to his genre-crossing sounds. Known as "the King of Jungle", goldie is an artist whose creativity knows no bounds. From their adopted home of Bristol, where early reggae, drum 'n' bass and dubstep pioneers from massive attack to portishead were informing their cultural history, My nu leng understand the heritage and importance of bass music in the city.

Buster shuffle effortlessly fuse Cockney ska/pop and

Competition

more information nozstock the Hidden Valley Friday 22 - Sunday 24 July 2016 @ Rowden Paddocks, Bromyard, Herefordshire, HR7 4LS From £109 for adults • £85 13-17 year olds 12 and under free • Booking fees apply Website: www.nozstock.com • Twitter: @Nozstock www.facebook.com/nozstockthehiddenvalley

Answer:

For your chance to win one of two pairs of tickets to Nozstock The Hidden Valley, simply fill out the entry form with the correct answer to the following question:

Address:

Which month does nozstock take place in?

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WILL YOUNG LIVE AT CHEPSTOW RACECOURSE The Chepstow Racecourse series of music nights kicks off next month with Will Young performing live after racing on Saturday 21st May. He will be followed by Simply Red on

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Friday 10th June, and Peter Andre at Ladies Evening on Friday 8th July. ill Young shot to fame when winning TV’s Pop Idol in 2002, having come to viewer’s notice

released last year and became his fourth UK number 1 album.

when standing up to critical judge Simon

On 21st May gates open at 3.30pm, horse racing takes place

Cowell. The judge had called one performance

between 5.50pm and 8.50pm and Will Young’s 90 minute

‘distinctly average’ but Will Young’s dignified response won

set will begin at around 9.30pm. Admission tickets, which

him new recognition and fans.

include access to the racing and the concert, are £35. It’s

He went on to beat the favourite Gareth Gates in a dramatic

hospitality packages are available at all race meetings.

going to be an exciting and a busy summer! Restaurant and

finale. He has starred on stage and on screen and has had huge musical success. His latest album 85% Proof was

Competition

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For your chance to win one of two pairs of tickets to see Will Young at Chepstow Racecourse on Saturday 21st May, simply fill out the entry form with the correct answer to the following question:

What year did Will Young win Pop Idol?

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PEACE VS ADRENALINE Whether you're looking for a peaceful weekend in the country in an adrenaline filled paintball or clay pigeon experience like no other in Herefordshire, you'll find everything you need at HS Activities and Good Life Leisure.

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S Activities and Good Life Leisure are family run businesses owned by Handley Scudamore. The cottages, were set up in 1999 and the paintball in 2002. They offer

accommodation for 34 guests in five different cottages

Clay pigeon shooting is set up for all qualities of shooter, from the guest who has never picked up a gun to the professional who just wants to top up on

all set in the village of Much Dewchurch, 5 miles south of

their practice. Whether male or female, young or old,

Hereford and 9 miles north of Ross on Wye on the A49.

clay pigeon shooting is a sport that can be enjoyed by a

The paintball wood is set into five different sectors

huge variety of people.

and they have lots of different games to play. The

HS Activites can also book canoeing, golf and horse

paintballing can be done either as a full day or a half day.

trekking giving you everything you need for a fantastic

Or why not try a full day of activities with clay shooting

weekend break or day out.

in the morning and paintballing in the afternoon? As a paintballing site they have been running for 14 years so they know how to make your day enjoyable! Their age limits are 12 years old and upwards.

Paintball is fast becoming one of the most engaging

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package you're after - paintball has it all.

There is substantial off-road parking, enthusiastic and energetic marshals and a pub just down the road to regale one another with tales of bravery and compare war wounds at the end of a hard day in the woods!

and enjoyable pursuits on the adrenaline sport market

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ROYAL THREE COUNTIES SHOW The finest in farming will come to the fore at this year’s Royal Three Counties Show, taking place at the

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Three Counties Showground on Friday 17th June - Sunday 19th June. hief Executive of the Three Counties Agricultural

The World Congress of Devon Cattle Society will

Society Ken Nottage said: “We’re incredibly

congregate at the 2016 Royal Three Counties Show. The

proud of our Royal Three Counties Show which

congress brings together Devon cattle breeders from

is one of the country’s premier Livestock and

across the globe as the fraternity share knowledge and

lifestyle events. 2016 is going to be a wonderful year for

discuss breeding programmes, genetic diversity and

us with some fantastic new elements.”

future proofing this native British breed.

The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery will perform in the

Royal Three Counties stalwart and BBC Countryfile

Main Arena each day, offering the only opportunity to see

presenter Adam Henson will return for 2016 taking to

the Troop outside of London.

the ring twice each day to share his expert knowledge

For the first time ever, both The Beef Burke Trophy and The Dairy Burke Trophy will be hosted at the Royal

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Three Counties Show. These prestigious trophies will be

Livestock Enterprise Village will provide a platform for

the highlight of the cattle sections.

smallholders to share their ideas and skills in a friendly

Supermodels of the sheep world will take to the ‘wool walk’ in a Fashion Show as part of the Discover Sheep area. Celebrating the story of wool, an educational trail

area,

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and informative environment. This area will host all things great and small, from bees and honey to alpacas and goats, and the ever popular poultry and rabbits.

will be included in this area alongside hands on spinning,

Tickets are now on sale. Advanced tickets are priced from

felting and knitting displays for visitors.

£16 for Three Counties members, and from £18 for non-

A touch of wizardry will come to the Sports Village with Quidditch matches and lessons. The national governing body

members. Family and childrens tickets are also available and tickets can be purchased on the gate.

for the sport of Quidditch, Quidditch UK will invite muggles

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and wizards alike to give Harry Potter a run for his money.

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Competition For your chance to win one of three pairs of tickets to the Royal Three Counties Show, simply fill out the entry form with the correct answer to the following question:

What is the name of the Sheep Fashion Show?

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‘I Knew The Bride When She Used to Rock n’ Roll’ by Chris Gollon

Fine jewellery by Paul Hatton

'A Pretty Woman' by Chris Gollon

sPring eXhibition: chris goLLon & PauL hatton Curated by IAP Fine Art (London), this selling exhibition shows the latest paintings by acclaimed

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British artist Chris Gollon and fine jewellery by master jeweller Paul Hatton. hris Gollon has works in major collections including

to the UK and was invited to exhibit in the major exhibitions

the British Museum and has been widely featured in

‘Cutlery art’ and ‘love story’ in goldsmith’s hall, london. Paul

the national press and media, including alan yentob’s

now lives and works in the Wye Valley. The exhibition will showcase

BBC1 programme ‘imagine’ and his national touring

exhibition recently travelled to hereford cathedral.

Paul Hatton’s first important recognition came in los angeles,

some of his latest designs, many of which take inspiration from British architecture and history with a contemporary twist. It offers a chance to meet Paul and discuss commissions.

where he lived for 8 years. Having won all the prizes offered by

20 - 22 May 2016 at the shire hall, agincourt

the roman ward Jewellery institute in California, he then made

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jewellery and tableware for celebrities including Jack nicholson,

– 4pm. admission Free. For Further inFormation

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MAY Sunday 1st Eastnor Chilli Festival Eastnor Castle Ledbury HR8 1RL Cost: ticket prices vary www.eastnorcastle.com Sunday 1st - Monday 2nd Birds of Prey Flying Spectacular and Sharon’s Craft Workshop Hampton Court Hope Under Dinmore Leominster HR6 0PN Cost: normal admission www.hamptoncourt.org.uk Monday 2nd Dilwyn Show Chapel Field Dilwyn HR4 8HS Cost: £5, Children & parking free www.dilwyn.com Annual Vintage Tractor Rally Hampton Court Hope Under Dinmore Leominster HR6 0PN Cost: normal admission www.hamptoncourt.org.uk Hergest Croft Plant Fair Hereford Cathedral 5, College Cloisters Cathedral Close Hereford HR1 2NG Cost: Free www.herefordcathedral.org

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Thursday 5th Dawn Chorus Bromyard Downs Main Bromyard Downs Car Park Bromyard Cost: free www.herefordshirewt.org Thursday 5th – Saturday 7th Look Back in Anger Courtyard Threatre The Courtyard Edgar Street Hereford HR4 9JR Cost: £15 / Concs. £12 www.courtyard.org.uk

Tribhangi Dance Theatre Presents Sukuma Market Theatre Market Street Ledbury HR8 2AQ Cost: £12 / students £8 www.themarkettheatre.com Sunday 8th The Fureys Courtyard Theatre The Courtyard Edgar Street Hereford HR4 9JR Cost: £19.50 / Concessions £18.50 www.courtyard.org.uk

Friday 6th An Evening with Chris Packham Savoy Theatre Church Street Monmouth NP25 3BU Cost: £9 www.monmouth-savoy.co.uk

Ludlow Jump Racing Ludlow Racecourse Bromfield Ludlow SY8 2BT Cost: £10 /£21 www.ludlowracecourse.co.uk

Saturday 7th Go Toads! Lake Celebration Bodenham Lake Reserve Bodenham Leominster HR1 3JT Cost: free www.herefordshirewt.org

Thursday 12th Gerry Cross the Mersey: Gerry and the Pacemakers Courtyard Theatre The Courtyard Edgar Street Hereford HR4 9JR Cost: £19.50 www.courtyard.org.uk

Ross Royal British Legion Concert The Larruperz Centre Grammar School Close Ross-on-Wye HR9 7QD Cost: £10 www.branches.britishlegion. org.uk/branches/ross-on-wye

Monday 16th Eight Flutes in Hand Luggage Christ Church Edde Cross Street Ross-on-Wye HR9 5BZ Cost: Members £5 / Visitors £6 www.rossclassicalmusic.org

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Tuesday 17th Shrines of the Saints – Michael Tavinor St Mary’s Church Church Street Ross-on-Wye HR9 5HN Cost: £3 01989 564464 Wednesday 18th Leominster Historical Society TALK BY Tony Crowe - Thomas Telford: Engineer Grange Court Pinsley Road Leominster HR6 8NL Cost: members free, £3 on the door Contact: 01568 620321 Thursday 19th – Saturday 21st Ladies Down Under (presented by LADS) Market Theatre Market Street Ledbury HR8 2AQ Cost: £10 / £5 / students £3 www.themarkettheatre.com Friday 20th Ludlow-Tenbury-Leominster Spring Foraging Course The Temeside Inn A456 Little Hereford SY8 4AT Cost: £30 www.wildfooduk.com Friday 20th - Saturday 21st New Twists on Old Masters - EXHIBITION Leg of Mutton Fine art and craft gallery 17 Duke Street

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Kington HR5 3BL Cost: free Contact: 01544 231 563 Saturday 21st Queenswood 80th Birthday Queenswood Country Park Dinmore Hill Leominster HR6 0PY Cost: free Contact: www.herefordshirewt.org Blooming Blossoms Herefordshire Archives & Record Centre Fir Tree Lane Hereford HR2 6LA Cost: Free 01432 260750 Saturday 21st – Monday 23rd Traherne Festival Hereford Cathedral 5, College Cloisters Cathedral Close Hereford HR1 2NG Cost: Free www.herefordcathedral.org Thursday 26th – 5th June How The Lights Get In 2016 Globe at Hay Newport Street Hay-on-Wye HR3 5BG Cost: Starting at £54 www.howthelightgetsin.iai.tv Thursday 26th Saturday 28th Robin Hood and His Merry Persons Market Theatre Market Street

Ledbury HR8 2AQ Cost: £10 / students £5 www.themarkettheatre.com Friday 27th – Saturday 28th Mission ImPUDSEYble with Ashley and Pudsey Malvern Theatres Grange Road Malvern WR14 3HB Cost: ticket prices vary www.malvern-theatres.co.uk Saturday 28th Open Air Cinema Screening Grease Colcombe House Hampton Bishop Hereford HR1 4JS Cost: 12 www.facebook.com/ herefordfilmfestival Sunday 29th – Monday 30th Vintage Eastnor Eastnor Castle Ledbury HR8 1RL Cost: £10.50 / £7 / £28 www.eastnorcastle.com Monday 30th Fiddlesticks Ladies Clog Dancers Hampton Court Hope Under Dinmore Leominster HR6 0PN Cost: normal admission www.hamptoncourt.org.uk

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