BROAD SHEEP - March 2024

BROAD sheep march 2024

What’s On - Herefordshire & The Marches

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HIS week Presteigne is shellshocked by the loss of two of its best. Both of them died too young and both contributed to making the town such a very friendly place and from opposite ends of the High Street made shopping a real pleasure.

ANNEMARIE ROBERTS Annemarie was a class act. Generous, warm hearted, extremely hard working and devoted to her family. For many years she worked in childcare and then had 2 children of her own. She also assisted Elda at The Coffee House and then in 2011 she teamed up with Leon to bring us The Salty Dog greengrocers and fish shop. She worked tirelessly to make Salty Dog a brilliant place to shop. Her long running comedy double act with Mandy made even buying a cabbage a lot of fun. This happy period of her life lasted right up to the end. She was a great champion of other local businesses and institutions and was especially active in supporting the local playgroup. She died on the 20th January and will be missed by the whole town and especially by her Mum and extended family, Leon and her kids Euan, Amy and grandchild Alfi.

ANDY LEAVIS A n d y, a r e g u l a r c a s t member on these pages, was the most extraordinary polymath.

What was he interested in? Art, We take no responsibility Antiques, Old Buildings, Churches, for the veracity of the Old Cars especially Austin A 35s, information herein Coaches and Buses, Magazines, Presteigne’s History, Music, BROAD SHEEP, Records, CDs, Food, Dogs, BirdThe Fred Bulmer Centre, watching, and taking pictures of Wall Street, Hereford, HR4 9HP all of the above. But most of all Tel: 07786 131159 he liked people and particularly Email: info@broadsheep.com anybody who ventured onto the Website: www.broadsheep.com pavement outside his shop. Who were they? Where had they come from? Where were they going? Did they need any info about Presteigne? Were they interested in buying any antiques?

Within 5 minutes of moving here he accumulated more knowledge about the town and its history than people who had lived here for 50. He was, indeed, a one man Tourist Information Centre.

Originally an Essex boy (and proud of it) he moved to Ludlow in the early 2000s and set up The Little Red Car Shop (named after his favourite Austin A35) on Corve St, in order to sell some of his collection of toy cars, trains and vinyl he had collected during his time delivering Double Decker Bus Parts (he even got to drive a Routemaster on works outings!). There he met Jules who ran the antique shop opposite. When she moved to Presteigne, Andy followed and after a short spell as the, rather overgenerous, barman in the Wine Bar he joined Jules at Courtyard Antiques. He also became part of the team that ran the Full Circle events and Andy (André Voiture Rouge) was resident DJ at the Velvet Violin. The high point of these gigs was the pop up pub in 2014 when Andy and Jules turned their whole house into a full-on pub, with music, for 4 days during Presteigne festival.

Andy in fancy dress at 2011 Tour de Presteigne

I loved our electric bike pub jaunts and like Jules and countless others I can’t imagine life without him. In Mid-December he was on stage in the Presteigne Panto. It is hard to believe how suddenly he left us.

Cover pic: Alison Cotton, Doyenne of Avant Folk, Gregynog Hall, Newtown - 23 March

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small ads CHANCE TO VISIT GEORGIA - THE LAND OF THE GOLDEN FLEECE For a wonderful foreign adventure in 2024, consider joining a small-group tour led

by Georgia experts Christopher and Mzia who will show you this little-known country at the crossroads of Europe and Asia on the ancient Silk Road, which boasts the highest mountains in Europe, is rich in UNESCO World Heritage sites and folklore traditions, is the cradle of wine, and has a fabulous cuisine. You will be following in the footsteps of other intrepid local residents and national treasure Joanna Lumley who described Georgia as “simply spectacular!” For more information see www.georgiawineroute.com or contact Christopher and Mzia at mziag@hotmail.co.uk SHEEP OR GOAT GRAZING AVAILABLE on Whitcliffe, Ludlow. We have a 2-3 acre field available - fenced and gated with shelter, would suit hobby farmer with up to eight animals. If interested please call 07770 321 904.

WEDDING VENUE Ludlow Mascall Centre has three rooms licensed for wedding and civil partnership ceremonies, starting at £90. Ideal for intimate ceremonies and celebrations for up to 70 people.

Rooms can be decorated to your style. Ample parking on site. Contact director@ludlowmascallcentre.co.uk or 01584 873882 for details.

LIVING IN CHAOTIC TIMES? – Join us in simple guided meditations to help you take control of anxiety, fear, anger, grief and bereavement. 10am – 10.30am first Saturday, each month, online, free – supporting Presteigne Food Bank. For further details email docsingh.ting@gmail.com PERSONAL ASSISTANT AVAILABLE Versatile, friendly, well presented male assistant to help you to the utmost.

Excellent cook, holiday cottage cleaner, IT expert, basic gardener, confident driver with own car, secretarial skills, minor handyman, experience of personal care, fit and full of energy. £17/hr. Hours by agreement.

Call 01588 444502.

APPLE MAC COMPUTER REPAIRS UPGRADES AND TUITION All Apple computers. On site service only. Any distance. Call or Email Lee on 07875 267790 mail@applemacmechanic.co.uk LOST FOR WORDS? Experienced magazine, newspaper and book editor, advertising copywriter, journalist, author and longstanding Broad Sheep contributor can edit, re-write, proof read, research or write from scratch, whatever you need word-wise.

Modest fees, quick turnaround.

Email: williams.mark1@gmail.com VIOLIN/VIOLA LESSONS All styles, all ages, beginners to advanced. Help with composition, theory, aural training. Accompaniment also offered. Ring Tony on 01544 321925 or visit his website: http://camelmusic.co.uk for a CV and more information.

HAYSTACKS MUSIC, Backfold, Hay-on-Wye, HR3 5EQ. Tel: 07527 298199. Hay’s Headline Making Independent Music Shop - only a one minute walk from the main car park. Hay’s destination shop packed with pre-loved machine cleaned and new vinyl records, CDs, Books and more.

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GUITAR SETUPS AND REPAIRS. Electric and Acoustic guitars. Based in Ludlow. Neck relief, action height, saddle radius, bridge adjustment, intonation, fretboard treatment, fret polish, pickup height, electrics service, electrical screening, cleaning etc. Friendly professional service, fast turnaround. Can collect.

Call 07770 321 904.

CO-WORKING SPACE IN LUDLOW Desks available for a few hours, a day, or longer at WorkPlace at the Ludlow Mascall Centre. Includes Wi-Fi, parking, and tea and coffee. Designated desks also available on a monthly basis. Contact director@ludlowmascallcentre.co.uk or 01584 873882 for details.

BEEKEEPING FOR BEGINNERS Introductory courses, talks on bees and beekeeping and one to one tuition.

For further details phone 07813 276308/01886 884752 or email woodruffbank@btinternet.com CHAIR REPAIRS: seats rushed & recaned. Also Danish cord & Habitat sheet cane seats. Paul Richards, 01544 209140. Email - paulrichardsft@gmail. com MUSIC SERVICES offered by experienced professional oboist. Small chamber groups for events, oboe lessons, beginner piano lessons. Contact Ruth Watson 07870 752325 or 01544 350559.

RETIRED PROFESSIONAL PAINTER AVAILABLE for local work. References available. £85.00 per day.

Try me. Roy 01547 520164.

PIANO LESSONS IN PRESTEIGNE. All ABRSM grades or simply for fun. Contact Mzia 07981 752405, mziag@hotmail.co.uk JAZZ PIANO TUITION A specially created course for beginners through to intermediate level students.

Also coaching for Associated Board jazz exams.

Presteigne/Knighton, but happy to travel.

Simon Deeley, 07890 303681. simon.deeley@aol.com WANTED URGENTLY VINTAGE CLOTHING for male/ female, plus accessories including jewellery, shoes, etc.

Also wanted: quality curtains, lace and textiles, even damaged. Plus designer clothing including male/female... tweeds, evening dresses etc. Also unusual items including fans etc. Please telephone: Annie 07798 632247.

Teagowns and Textiles. annies.30@hotmail.com P/T OR OCCASIONAL WORK WANTED Cheerful, fit, educated, mature woman seeks employment. Clean driving licence, DBS checked. Anything considered from office/business support to house sitting including driving, gardening and dog walking. Phone Katy 01547 520328.

VIOLIN & VIOLA LESSONS given by experienced professional in Presteigne. All abilities and styles taught.

John Hymas 07969 440183.

PRESTEIGNE POP CHOIR Every Thursday.

Contact John Hymas for details: 07969 440183. john@johnhymas.com A STITCH IN TIME Careful repairs & creative alterations to well-loved clothes. Vintage a speciality.

Anne 01544 267997.

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hugh’s bit Scarecrow greets the first day of Spring March 1st Looking out from my bedroom window I imagine that the weather on the morning of my birth, the first morning, was like today’s, spring showers, clean light, new leaves, everything going manic as the grass leaps up and the trees unfurl and the birds in the veg patch get on with their fierce dinosaur-descended life-styles. The unleashing of spring is like a giant thump – a single surge of sap, one pulse of the earth’s heart. The thrush tugging at the worm, the wren sending out its midget’s battle-cry, fierce as my granny, the cat by the edge of the path waiting to pounce on the mice in the compost and the scarecrow standing above it all on guard in the middle of our veg patch.

May 8th Today the scarecrow is reeling, buffeted by the gale, rocking to and fro. He wears red swimming shorts, and a turquoise t-shirt; a farmer’s flat cap tops off the mop that is his head. He hops around on the mop-handle which is both his backbone and his leg, a twisted coat-hanger makes his humpty shoulders; he hasn’t been baptised, hasn’t got a name. Head down into the wind he looks like he’s fending off blows. The cat is playing, not nicely, with a vole, one of this year’s glut of tiny mammals. Not quite awake, past the compost heap, out of the corner of my eye, I mistake a crumpled fertiliser sack for a sleeping sheep-dog…..

June 20th This morning the scarecrow is face down in the mud, flattened by the gale, hung-over from the drink; his T-shirt is ripped and there’s a hole below his heart, leaking sawdust.

I am busy planting; one for the sparrow, one for the crow, and in between the showers, one to rot and one to grow.

Then I think I see the scarecrow chasing the cat who has caught another mouse ... he’s pogoing in pursuit, one-legged across the veg patch, lurching and leaping ...

Brilliant thunderstorm in the night - right overhead, whip-cracks! Torrents of water. Later, in the woods the drops are still falling, collecting and cascading down the layers of leaves, from the canopy down onto the prickles of the holly and down into the understorey and the leaf litter, heavy drops that still fall from a clear sky long after the rain has stopped. Bracken fronds flicker registering each drop. The water streams off the scarecrow who is limp and hypothermic, a crucified silhouette.

July 30th Drunk again the scarecrow’s reeling round the garden with his arms out, making eeaaow noises, pretending to be a plane. He smells of meths. Later the scapegoat is on his arse in the grass again, mown down by a gust.

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September 31st I’ve just woken up. I’m surveying the flotsam of our disorderly bedroom. Her nickers on the floor, my trousers on a chair. Small change strewn across the rug. Were we pissed last night? The arm of a shirt dangles out of a

wardrobe, like it’s hanging off of someone who is asleep in there, or even dead maybe, conked out in our chest of drawers, the scarecrow’s arm. My wife mutters about word-worms and moths, and slumbers on. Word-worms?

Eating holes in polysyllables…

The shirt is faded blue with white buttons and the cuffs are undone. Is it the scarecrow? Perhaps he doesn’t like sleeping on his own. When he awakes he will be full of tiny bullet-holes, and the word-moths will be eating his underwear, and mice nesting in his arm it. Awake! Awake! the storm is coming! Sound the trumpets! The day of the Dead! My shirt flips itself out of the drawer, flails at the curtains then swoops down the stairs, and tries the door but can’t get out. I turn the handle; behind me my wife’s eyes are spinning round like catherine wheels, and her mouth is full of sparks. He catches the wind and soars off in the gale, making for the big hill. More of my clothes are trying to get out the door, and wrapping themselves round my head and my legs as they pass but I can’t let my entire wardrobe go, or else I will be naked. Socks swim by my feet in shoals. One of them chaos moths flitters by.

Just then my wife inserts the alarm clock in my ear and it ticks louder and louder and then explodes…. Wah! Wah! Woe is me! Armageddon! Once again I am thrashing about trying to stay afloat and shaking my head to get dream water out of my eyes, the free-for-all autocue out of my ears, the stale fumes of alcohol out of my brain spluttering “Who, where? Again?”

Back in the sad world again, gripped by gravity, knocking on the floorboards with bruised knuckles, it’s a Tuesday.

Why me? Why now? I groan. Why anyone? Two days out from the Sunday and no land in sight, peering over the bow towards the weekend. Tuesday the doldrum day. Back on deck, my watch, trying to get the daisy-chains to link up.

Go talk to my colleague and friend, the scarecrow who I find crumpled up against an apple tree in the orchard like he was so often last year. He is indeed wearing my blue shirt and has chosen her old plaid skirt. I introduce him: Gutter – stars; Stars – guttersnipe, still drunk at dawn.

November 4th It is the end of autumn: I remember him wheeling about the garden in the summer with his arms out, making like a plane, loosening up, happy again, but then his old habits got the better of him, you could smell the meths in the loo each time he puked up. Come tomorrow we will toss a match at him and say goodbye as he flares away at the top of the pile, melting in a flower of ephemeral blue, like a nebula, sentimentally a good feeling, “a lovely Guy, he would have wanted it this way”, no more flailing at the wind or vainly trying to frighten the podgy wood pigeons that waddle about regardless in the brassicas. Bye bye unscareycrow. Let your soul flap flap away. Bye bye. © Hugh Colvin 2013-24

art POWYS Chatwood, Celf gan Osian Gwent ((Art by osian Gwent), No. 6 Long Bridge Street, Llanidloes SY18 6EE 0800 999 1953 www.osiangwent.com Exclusive and original paintings by Welsh contemporary artist OSIAN GWENT. Luxury works of fine art, paintings and limited edition fine art giclee prints. Open Wed 10am-2pm, Thurs 11am-5pm, Fri & Sat 11am-3pm.

Sidney Nolan Trust, The Rodd, Presteigne LD8 2LL 01544 260149 23 March - 11 May ‘Painting with Light’. The world premiere of Sidney Nolan’s first digital artwork.

Open Tues-Sat 11am-4pm.

Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, Near Newtown 01686 688369 From 24 March ABERYSTWYTH PRINTMAKERS. Anniversary exhibition of members’ work.

From 24 March ‘Source of the Severn’.

ERIN HUGHES. From 24 March PARKINSONS SOCIETY CYMRU. Members exhibition work to coincide with Parkinsons Week.

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

Cafe. Thurs-Sun 11am-4pm.

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

Oriel Davies Gallery, Newtown 01686 625041 8 March - 15 May ‘Bestiary’. A collaborative exhibition of prints of real or imaginary creatures.

Open Tues-Sun 11am-4pm.

Radnorshire Museum, Temple Street, Llandrindod Wells LD1 5DL 01597 824513 Until 10 March Pencil + Ink Works on paper.

Until 29 March ‘Light on the World’.

Geology, Archaeology, Natural History, Social History and Fine Art. The museum houses an art gallery with a programme of varied and exciting exhibitions and events.

Open Wed-Sat 10am-4pm.

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Hay Castle, Oxford Road, Hay-on-Wye HR3 5DG 01497 820079 Until 30 March ‘Country Folk’.

MARION ELLIOT. 10am-4.30pm.

The Table, 43 Lion Street, The Chair, 10 High Town, Hay-on-Wye 01497 822802 www.thetablehay.com 23 March - 13 April SIMON DORRELL. 14 - 30 March - WILLIAM MILLS. Open Thurs-Sat 10am-3pm.

Closed Jan & Feb. The Hay Makers, St John’s Place, Hay-on-Wye HR3 5BN 01497 820556 11 March - 6 May Easter exhibition.

KEN GILBERT - Shaker boxes, BETHAN JONES - ceramics, LUCY JADE SYLVESTER - jewellery, JANINE PARTINGTON - enamel pictures, VERONICA SMITH - stained glass, DAWN CRIPPS - spring botanical and insect sachets.

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

Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells LD2 3SY 07980 913972 www.wonderwoolwales.co.uk 27 & 28 April Wonderwool Wales.

The largest, award winning wool and natural fibre festival. Everything for those who enjoy wool crafts such as knitting, crochet and weaving. Open Sat 10am-5.30pm, Sun 10am-4.30pm, £12, under 16s free.

Pavilion Mid Wales, Llandrindod Wells LD1 5EY 01597 258118 16 March Artisan market. Local arts, crafts, handmade and homemade items. Free entry. 10am-3pm.

Court Cupboard Gallery, New Court Farm, Llantillio Pertholey, Abergavenny NP7 8AU 01873 852011 ROSIE FAREY & MANDY COATS - baskets. SUSAN GALLAGHER paintings. Open 11am-4pm.

Wyeside, Builth Wells 01982 552555 Until 31 March ‘Fear Scapes’. BOB FEAR - acrylic on board. Open theatre times.

Lion Street Gallery, 6 Lion Street, Hay-on-Wye HR3 5AA 01497 822900 Showcasing some of the very best artists from Wales and the Borders.

Open 10.30am-5pm daily except Tues, Sun 11.30am-4pm.

Minerva Arts Centre, High Street, Llanidloes 01686 413467 2 - 23 March Vintage Fair. Vintage clothing, textiles, furniture, china, pictures, jewellery, kitchenalia and more. Mon-Sat 10.30am-4.30pm.

30 March - 13 April WELSH HERITAGE QUILTERS. Presenting their recent work from dragons to the sea. Open daily 10am-4pm.

Found Gallery, 1 Bulwark, Brecon LD3 7LB 07736 062849 www.foundgallery.co.uk 6 March - 6 April First exhibition of 2024. ANNE BOSSET, JANET FOSTER & KATE FREEMAN - artists.

PAUL CRERA - photographs. ANNE SEYMOUR AND JANE SEYMOUR pottery. Open Tues-Sat 10am-4.30pm.

The Workhouse Studio, Presteigne Industrial Estate 01544 267864 Rare antique carpets and kilims.

Plus locally made pottery, art materials, textiles, haberdashery, jewellery, cards and gifts. Cafe.

Open Wed-Sat 10am-4pm.

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 Fine Art, 2 Broad Street, Knighton 01547 528052 www.knightonfineart.co.uk knightonfineart@btinternet.com March KFA will be closing at the end of March, so it is a time for discounts on much 20th century artwork and some craft. Look in for a bargain (or at least, a reduction!)

Wed-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-1pm.

The Art Shop, Cross Street, Abergavenny NP7 5EH 01873 852690 Until 2 March ‘Long Winter Show’.

LISA HARDY - new paintings.

ANDREA McLEAN - oil pastel drawings. Alongside new displays of jewellery and ceramics.

Until 30 March ‘Songs of Spring’.

Mixed show. STEVE BROCKETT - semi-abstract. LOIS HOPWOOD - paintings. FLORA McLACHLAN etchings. Tues-Sat 9.30-5pm.

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

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

Dawn Cripps, The Hay Makers, Hay-on-Wye Janet Foster, Found Gallery, Brecon

Jane Seymour, Found Gallery, Brecon Jane Wells, Aardvark Books, Brampton Bryan, Bucknell

‘Bestiary’, Oriel Davies Gallery, Newtown

Steve Brockett, The Art Shop, Abergavenny

Museum of Modern Art, Tabernacle, Heol Penrallt, Machynlleth SY20 8AJ 01654 703355 info@moma.machynlleth.org.uk Until 16 March ‘Indian Yellow’.

SIMON PIERSE. Until 6 April ‘Ghost of an Earlier Self’.

STEVEN ALLAN GRIFFITHS RI. Until 6 April Tabernacle Collection.

Until 6 April ‘Consuming Passions’.

Vulgar Earth Artists Collective.

23 March - 11 May ‘The Seven Ages’.

MALCOLM RYAN. 23 March - 11 May ‘How Black Was My Valley’. CHANTAL MEZA. 13 April - 8 June Tabernacle collection.

Wed-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-1pm.

The Old School, Whitton, near Knighton 01547 560936 Museum of Welsh Textiles. A fine collection of Welsh costume, textiles.

With a selection of antique textiles and blankets for sale, alongside changing exhibitions of art and antiques. Open by appointment, please phone to book.

Knighton Museum, 1 Broad Street, Knighton Run by volunteers and reflects social history of the area. The majority of the exhibits have been either donated or lent by local people and reflect the varied history of this border town from the drovers to the flannel weavers; from trade to agriculture. Wed-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 11am-4pm.

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Stiwdio Celf o Gwmpas, The Beaufort, Temple Street, Llandrindod Wells LD1 5HG www.celfogwmpas.org 7 March - 7 April ‘BTD’. A celebration of the natural world. CELF O GWMPAS ARTISTS NETWORK welcome the spring with their examination and interpretation of Earth. Open Thurs-Sat 10am-4pm.

Celf O Gwmpas, Centre Celf, Tremont Road, Llandrindod Wells LD1 5EB 01597 822777 Until 21 March Celf o Gwmpas exhibition by CLWB CELF. Work produced over the last 12 months in Children’s Art Club.

28 March - 18 April SALLY BOWMAN. Tues-Thurs 9am-4pm, Sat 9am-12pm.

Rhayader Museum & Gallery, CARAD, East Street, Rhayader LD6 5ER 01597 810561 www.carad.org.uk Look out for new activities and sign up for the free information newsletter online. Open Tues-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-12pm.

HEREFORDSHIRE The Forum, 18 Market Square, Tenbury Wells WR15 8EA 01584 810085 www.georginafranklin.co.uk GEORGINA FRANKLIN - jewellery.

Individual contemporary design.

Commissions undertaken.

Mansel Lacy Church, Hereford, HR4 7HQ www.briangorst.weebly.com ‘Long Weekends’ - three exhibitions in March.

8 - 11 March BRIAN GORST landscapes.

15 - 18 March - MANSEL LACY ART GROUP. 22 - 25 March ‘Sounds of Colour’.

STELLA HIDDEN. Open 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-5pm.

Greenstage Gallery, Bromtrees Hall, Stoke Lacy, Bromyard, Herefordshire, HR7 4HZ 01885 490839 info@greenstagegallery.co.uk www.greenstage gallery.co.uk March Open by appointment.

Original and contemporary art.

Herefordshire Archive & Records Centre, Fir Tree Lane, Hereford HR2 6LA 01432 260750 www.thestitchedatlas.uk 12 March - 20 June Stitched Atlas Folk present ‘Betweixt’. An exhibition of work in progress at the halfway point of their year-long exploration of places of folklore, folksong and dance as collected by Ella Mary Leather (1874-1928) in Herefordshire.

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

Take 4 Gallery, 30 The Homend, Ledbury HR8 1BT www.take4gallery.com March Gallery reopening by a new cooperative of 24 artists and makers including blacksmiths and basket makers, painters and photographers, sculptors and ceramicists, jewellers and textile artists. Basket maker HELEN MUNDAY, blacksmiths STEPHEN MCRAE and JENNY PICKFORD, ceramicists CLAIRE BILLINGSLEY, STEVE FREER, RUTH BUSBRIDGE and FIONA O’NEILL, mixed media artists CHERYL HEWITT and HELEN NORMAN, jewellers SAM HEMMING, YVONNE TUSTAIN, SUSAN WILKINSON and HAZEL MATHIOT, painters CAROLINE GREEN, IVAN JONES, TRUDI FOGGO, JO DEWAR and JANE ASTON, photographers CRAIG DODDS, STEPHEN FURLONGER and PETER SCOTT JONES, sculptor ALAN RICHARDSON and textile artists SARAH BROOKER and SARAH FREER. Open Mon-Sat 10-4pm.

Bocam Gallery, Space 10, Bastion Mews, Union St, Hereford HR1 2BT 07929 206707 www.bocamgallery.com Modern contemporary, pop, street art, prints. Thurs-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10.30am-4.30pm.

Walenty Pytel Gallery & Studio Tour, near Ross-on-Wye, HR9 7SB 01531 634102 walentypytelgallery@ gmail.com www.walentypytel.com You will receive a printed guide to all of Walenty’s outdoor sculptures in Herefordshire to visit at your leisure.

Bronze and original steel sculptures can be purchased in the gallery as well as signed limited edition prints, cards and his book Walenty Pytel Life/ Art/Sculpture. By appointment only.

Groups welcome.

Wobage Makers Gallery Upton Bishop, Ross-on-Wye HR9 7QP 01989 720495 www.wobage.co.uk Handmade at Wobage workshops.

BEN CASSON - furniture and kitchenwood. LYNN HODGSON wood carving and kitchenwood. PATIA DAVIS - slip decorated earthenware and porcelain. JEREMY STEWARD wood-fired salt-glazed stoneware and porcelain. PETRA STEWARD - woodfired salt-glazed stoneware and collagraph prints. CLYDE JEFFERSON - willow basketry. CLAIR HODGSON - gold, silver and semi-precious stone earrings. Thurs-Sat 10am-5pm. Part of Forest and Rivers Open Studios Arts Trail and Herefordshire Art Week.

South Chapel, All Saints Church, Hereford 01432 370414 4 - 9 March HEREFORD LEISURE PAINTERS. 11 - 16 March GLODEN VALLEY CRAFTS SOCIETY. 18 - 23 March Exhibition and sale of Indian silks and saris by Jan Bishop.

1 - 13 April Exhibition and sale of Indian silks and saris by Jan Bishop.

Mon-Sat 9.30am-4pm.

Mappa Mundi & Chained Library, Hereford Cathedral 01432 374200 Until 27 April ‘Illuminate: Let there be Light’. Hereford Cathedral Library & Archives, the starting point is the Latin root of illuminate: to bring to light. A 12th century glossed book of Psalms shows the beauty of illuminated manuscripts.

Until 25 March ‘The Human One’.

JEREMY THOMAS - paintings interpreting the story of the Life, Death and Resurrection through the medium of oils. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm.

Admission charges apply.

No. 1 Station Approach, Hereford Until 30 April 2024 MATTHEW CORNFORD, LAURA WHITE & JOHN BECK. The 170th anniversary of Hereford College of Arts, a Meadow Arts and Hereford College of Arts commission.

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Made In Ross, The Upstairs Gallery, Market House, Ross-on-Wye HR9 5NX 01989 769398 www.madeinross.co.uk Until 9 March A co-operative of local art and craft makers. The Market House is then closing for renovation.

Made in Ross will move to The Corn Exchange. 10am-4pm.

Made in Ross, The Corn Exchange, 7 The High St, Ross on Wye, HR9 5HL www.madeinross.co.uk From 18 March A co-operative of local art and craft makers.

23 March ‘Grand Opening’ with free demonstrations. Open 10am-4pm.

The Courtyard Theatre, Hereford 01432 340555 Until 16 March ‘Explore’. HCA Winter show. HCA’s Level 2 Art and Design students andLevel 3 Creative Practice students explore, experiment and discover new materials and process, taking inspiration from the world around them.

22 March - 29 April ‘Retrospective’.

JANE THORNHILL - portrait paintings, pencil studies and landscapes.

8 - 29 April ‘Moving Through Time’.

HEREFORD ART & CRAFT SOCIETY - prints, sculpture, jewellery, ceramics and other media. Meet the artist, 13 & 20 April, 10am-4pm. Open theatre times.

Gallery 54, 54 High Street, Ross-on-Wye 01989 567917 March Gallery artists featuring STUART ELLIS, ZOE TAYLOR, JOHN MAXWELL STEELE, LEYLA MURR, JO JENKINS, DI SHORLESON, RACHEL SUDWORTH. Open Thurs-Sat 10am-4pm.

Old Chapel Gallery, East Street, Pembridge HR6 9HB 01544 388842 ww.oldchapelgallery.co.uk Throughout the year ‘Splendour in the Grass’. A changing collection of unique sculptures for your outdoor space in a variety of media including forged iron, carved stone, stone resin, iron resin, bronze resin, glass and ceramics. Open Wed-Sat 11am-4.30pm, Sun 12-4pm.

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

Apple Store Gallery, Unit 1, Rockfield Road, Hereford HR1 2UA 01432 263937 www.applestoregallery.com Until 16 March ‘Rockfield Arts’.

20 March - 27 April ‘Primavera (Spring)’. Exhibition of ASG studio artists and guests. Open Wed-Fri 10am-3pm, Sat 10am-1pm.

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SHROPSHIRE The Gateway Gallery, Chester Street, Shrewsbury SY1 1NB gatewaygallery@gmail.com Until 29 March ‘Hedgerow Casualties’.

BOB KNOWLES. 5 April - 24 May BELFREY CERAMIC ARTISTS Open Mon-Fri 9am-4.30pm, Thurs until 8pm during term time.

Ludlow Assembly Rooms, Mill St, Ludlow 01584 878141 Until 16 March ‘The Light Changes’.

JANE KEAY - ink drawings and watercolours. Mon-Sat 10am-7.30pm.

Bishop’s Castle Town Hall 01588 630023 www.bishopscastletownhall.co.uk 2 March Antiques & Flea Market, 9am-4pm.

Until 12 March JANE KEAY. 16 March - 16 April LYN EVANS. Open Mon-Sat 10am-4pm.

The Willow Gallery, 56 Willow Street, Oswestry SY11 1AD 01691 657575 Until 2 March Open Exhibition 2024.

12 March - 17 April ‘Mythical Metal Seedheads’. Collection by JUDITH HARRISON, MAGGIE FURMANEK & SARA PIPER HEAP. 12 March - 17 April ‘Landscape Transition’. A series of landscape paintings by JULIE PRICE & GEORGINA SHEPHERD. 12 March - 17 April ‘Outside Edges’.

Collection by ALISON HOLT, GILL CROZIER, JOANNE DALE & STEPHANIE GUNDLACH. Open 10am-4pm, closed Sun & Mon. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury 01743 234970 15 - 17 March Photographic exhibition.

A celebration of LGBT + History festival. Tues-Fri 10am-4.30pm.

Ogilvie Vaile Conservation, Unit 9, Lower Buckton Barns, between Leintwardine and Brampton Bryan SY7 0JU 07780 616067 www.ogilvievaile.com Specialising in the conservation and restoration of fine art.

Smithy Studio, Brampton Bryan SY7 ODH 07811 042478 Rustic homewares, fine art and craft.

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

Brampton Bryan, near Bucknell 9 March The makers and artists at Brampton Bryan will open their studios, demostrating skills and giving information about classes on offer.

Featuring Alice Draws The Line, Isatu Hyde, Brocante Living, Beauty by Katie and Melissa Hunt Jewellery.

Open 10am-4pm.

KNIGHTON FINE ART, 2 BROAD STREET, KNIGHTON, LD7 1BL

Closing Down It is ten years since I set up KFA. I have enjoyed myself tremendously and hopefully given a showcase to many local artists and craftsmen. I thank them and those who have supported the Gallery. It is time for me to move on and KFA will close at the end of March. Please look in for bargains before that! Thank you all.

Graham Trew 01547 528052 www.knightonfineart.co.uk knightonfineart@btinternet.com

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Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery, The Music Hall, Market Square, Shrewsbury SY1 1LG 01743 258881 Until 25 May Walking Tours of Shrewsbury, 2pm-3.30pm.

Until 22 March Mini Mammoths during term time, for ages 1-5 to discover, play, connect and learn.

Until 14 April ‘See Me’ MING DE NASTY - photographs.

Open 10am-4pm, Sun 11am-4pm.

Nina & Co, 10 Church St, Ludlow SY8 2JH 01584 877792 Decorative antiques and vintage.

Open 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm.

Aardvark Books, The Bookery, Manor Farm, Brampton Bryan, near Bucknell SY7 0DH 01547 530744 www.ardvark-books.com 30 March Aardvark Garden Fair and Art Exhibition opening. TEME ART WORKS. Artists include HEATHER ENSOR, ROSIE MARK, JANE WELLS & MARK WHITTLE. The exhibition is open until 7 April. Over 20 brilliant stalls with vintage, crafts and fantastic plants from the Cottage Herbery. Art exhibition in the warehouse, live music and hot foot. Tables £12 book in advance. 10am-3pm.

Mrs Jones Art Shop & Gallery, 118 Longden Coleham, Shrewsbury SY3 7DU 01743 245134 www.mrsjonesgallery.co.uk Until 2 March ‘Simple Truths’.

CAILZIE DUNN, CHRISTINE VANDENHAUTE, JAMES MILLICHAMP, JANE PICKWORTH, LINDA BRETT, RACHAEL WALKER, SAM REECE, STEPHANIE EUFEMIA, TRICIA CROWTHER. 6 April - 4 May Spring Open exhibition.

Wed-Sat 10.30am-4pm.

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The Artists’ Gallery, Ludlow Farm (formerly Ludlow Food Centre), Bromfield, Ludlow SY8 2JR 07974 652866 www.theartistsgalleryludlow.co.uk Instagram @galleryrunbyartists Facebook The Artists’ Gallery Artists include SHELLY PERKINS - wildlife artist. PRISCILLA HANN bronze sculpture. DANIELLE FLOWERS - contemporary jewellery.

KIM DAVIS - wood turning. PAUL BURTON - sculpture in steel, glass and stone. JAN JAY - textile designs and screen prints. PIP JONES watercolours. SARAH BILLINGHAM pottery. ALICE SAVERY - watercolour and pen botanicals. LAURA-JAYNE - jewellery metalsmith.

11 March - 7 April Visiting artist include LISA LIMB - egg artist, painted egg shell pictures. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm.

Art & Craft Workshops

Single, dated listings are free.

Ongoing workshops, £45 per year.

GINN’S CREATE WORKSHOPS Discover your creative potential at workshops covering art, textiles and sewing techniques, for all abilities.

Dates to suit. 01432 760961.

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

07533 362900. Email angie@angiehughes.com KNIGHTON PAINTING & SKETCHING GROUP We meet Monday daytime at the Civic Centre, Knighton (near the Clock Tower) during spring and autumn terms. We have weekly topics with friendly tuition. All abilities, beginners welcome. Learn at your own pace.

Discover new skills and increase your confidence. Own choice of art materials. Contact local artist tutor: Audrey Bradley: 01544 350369.

ALEX ALLPRESS POTTERY STUDIO - POTTERY EXPERIENCES & LESSONS Church Street, Builth Wells, LD2 3BS. Open 7 days a week. Bespoke family days. Throwing workshops and courses. Children’s parties, corporate festivities, hen dos, Hand-building, gift sales and vouchers available. From £40pp - tasters - half day or full day.

Call for details: 07443 875016. email alexallpressceramics@gmail.co.uk, www.alexallpress.co.uk MOORE HALL STUDIO - BOBBY BRITNELL Inspirational art and textile related courses delivered throughout the year by highly qualified tutors. Some courses are online and others face to face. Refer to www.bobbybritnell. co.uk for further information and details of all courses. Contact Bobby Britnell on 01547 510664 or email at bobby@ bobbybritnell.co.uk STONE CARVING WORKSHOPS Monthly in Llangarron, HR9 6PH. Glenn Morris sculptor leads an informal, friendly group. Suitable for beginners or those with some experience. Tuition, tools, refreshments and safety equipment provided, small piece of stone included in “Beginners Day”. Gift Vouchers available. Contact frances@artsinthemarches.co.uk 07917 522253.

RECYCLED GLASS FUSING Learn to cut, prepare, fire and fuse recycled glass. An affordable way to try glass fusing. Create light catchers, pictures or tea light holders. Half Day workshop £35 / person, times and dates to suit you and/or your friends.

Max 5 people. Gift Vouchers available.

Contact frances@artsinthemarches. co.uk 07917522253 JAPANESE FLORAL ART Workshops in Ikebana, courses, lessons and demonstrations by Teacher and 3rd Master Noella Plasman-Jones.

Visit www.discovering-ikebana.com and scroll down on the ‘Booking Form’ for dates. NEW for 2024: Residential Ikebana Introductory Course contact: discovering.ikebana@gmail.com or leave a message on 07379 499984.

Sat 9 & Sun 10 March THE ART OF MAKING CHARCOAL WORKSHOP Learn the traditional method of making Charcoal in a beautiful private woodland in Bredwardine HR3. Lunch included on Saturday & you will go home with a bag of charcoal for burning or drawing. Cost £65.

For more information or to book, contact Bridget 07904111334 or email yogibbr@gmail.com Thurs 14 & Tues 19 March PYSANKY UKRAINIAN EGG DECORATING WORKSHOP

Run by Helen Orlowski and Nataliya Cummings. Make a traditional wax-resist egg. Kingsthorne, Hereford, 10am-1pm, £45, all materials are supplied along with traditional Ukrainian tea and lunch. Please book, www.experienceukraine.co.uk or 07963 090838.

Sat 16 & Sat 23 March MARCHES SCRIBES 16 March - Beginners session. 10am-1pm, £6 including a drink.

23 March - ‘Reversing Gothic’ with Vivien Lunniss. A Fraktur workshop for all levels using white on black paper.

Monkland Village Hall, 10am-4pm, £20 members, £25 visitors, 01544 327657.

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Thurs 21 March INKY DAYS Monoprinting workshop with Adrienne Craddock. Upstairs at The Chapel, Market St, Abergavenny, 10am-4pm, £95, includes lunch and materials. Booking essential, 01873 852690.

March APPLE STORE GALLERY WORKSHOPS 25 March - Printmaking with Jess Bugler, 10am-4pm, £60.

26 March - Painters’ Tools with Allison Neal, 10am-4pm, £60. Apple Store Gallery, Unit 1, Rockfield Rd, Hereford, 01432 263937, www.applestoregallery.com

Sun 24 March PYSANKY UKRAINIAN EGG DECORATING Run by Helen Orlowski and Nataliya Cummings. Make a traditional wax-resist egg, for beginners. The Workhouse Gallery, Presteigne, 10am-1pm, £45, all materials are supplied along with traditional Ukrainian Herbal tea and lunch. Spaces limited, please book, www.experienceukraine.co.uk or 07963 090838.

March CUP CERAMICS WORKSHOPS 6 March - 4 week throwing and membership course, £270.

23 March - Advanced Slab Building Masterclass, £70.

31 March - Intensive Pottery Course, £125.

Cup Ceramics, Unit 10, Foley Trading Estate, Hereford, 07548 629525. www.cupceramics.com

Wed 27 March, 8 May, 5 June & 10 July COLLAGE With Helen Norman.Suitable for beginners. All materials and refreshments included - £50, 9.45am - 1pm. Hen House, Staunton.For further information or to book a place - nickivizor@gmail.com Fri 29 March - Sun 1 April GREGYNOG EASTER TRAIL Pick up your trail sheet from the Courtyard Cafe and follow the trail of eggs to find the clues to the magic word. Trail sheets cost £6 which includes a crispy cake and hot chocolate. Gregynog Hall, near Newtown, 10am-4pm, no need to book, 01686 650224.

Sat 30 March PAINT NIGHT A relaxed evening of painting, socialising and drinks.

Painting a rainbow-splattered tree! The Paint Club, The Left Bank, Hereford, 01432 357753, www.theleftbankvillage.co.uk Mon 22 April SUMINAGASHI Learn to marble paper with the Japanese technique of suminagashi.Unleash your creativity and get familiar with the process and materials involved. Take home many sheets of paper decorated with suminagashi for use in bookbinding and other paper arts. First workshop for 2024 is in Ludlow. More details at sarahamatt.com CREATIVE BREAKS Learn a new skill and explore your creativity with experienced tutors, all based in beautiful countryside with outstanding views and local produce. We offer a wide range of courses throughout the year:- Basketmaking, Upholstery, Felting, Rag Rug Making, Sculpture, Stone Carving, Dichroic Glass, Plant Dyeing, Natural Dyes, Herbal Medicine, Suminagashi, Rush Basketry, Creating a Sketchbook, Jewellery, Glass Fusing, Hand Bloc Printing, Sewing, Stained Glass, Weaving, Linocutting, Painting and Drawing, Japanese Woodblock, Printmaking, Weaving Wire, Woodcarving and Pottery. For full details visit www.creativebreaks.co.uk Make it yourself - take it home - treasure it - or give it with pride!

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March 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 throughout March. POTTERS WHEEL COURSES 2, 6, 16, 23 & 24 March. Day £150. Weekend £280 per person.

Spend the day or weekend relaxing and creating pots on the potter’s wheel. Eastnor Pottery, Home Farm, Eastnor, near Ledbury. Please check availability and book online, www.eastnorpottery.co.uk Email admin@eastnorpottery. co.uk or telephone 01531 633886.

March MID WALES ARTS CENTRE 2 March - Silversmithing Workshop. Make a bangle with charm, 10am-4pm, £85. 29 - 31 March - Children’s Easter Egg Hunt. 9 March - Family Pottery, 2-4pm, £10, children £8. Wed/Thurs & Fri - Weekly Pottery Workshops, Wed 7-9pm, Thurs 2-4pm & 7-9pm, Fri 11am-1pm & 2-4pm, £10, students £8. Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, Newtown, 01686 688369.

March HEREFORD CATHEDRAL Mondays term time - Toddler Group, craft activities and prayer; suitable 1-3 years, 9.30am, free. 19 March - Lego Club for ages 8-14, 3.45-5pm, free but booking is essential. Hereford Cathedral, 01432 374225.

March & April SHROPS. HILLS DISCOVERY CENTRE 26, 28 March, 2 & 4 April - A Discovery Easter Children’s Club for ages 5-11 years. Explore the Onny Meadows, enjoying nature. Create things using natural materials and make dens as well as starting plants on their growing journey. Some sessions will include cooking. 9am-1pm, £14, booking essential. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, 01588 676060.

March ASSEMBLY ROOMS, LUDLOW School holidays - Anne’s Art Club, 10am-12pm for 6-11 year olds (accompanied), £8 per session, contact Anne Pitts amcpitts@yahoo.co.uk

March HAY CASTLE 4 & 18 March - Life Drawing, 11am-4pm, £16 for full day or £10 for half day. Please bring your own materials. Hay Castle, Oxford Rd, Hay-on-Wye, 01497 820079, www.haycastletrust.org March THE COURTYARD, HEREFORD Tues - Playing Together, interactive play session for older adults and pre-school children with accompanying parents/ carers, 11am-12pm, £3. Thurs - Hereford Life Drawing, 10am-1pm, £8. The Courtyard Theatre, Hereford, 01432 340555.

March WYESIDE ARTS CENTRE 27 March - Easter Family Fun. A Mad Hatters themed tea party with fun and crafts, 11am-2pm. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 01982 552555.

March & April SIDNEY NOLAN TRUST 6 April Abet - Contemporary Arts Group for ages 25+, 10am-2pm. Mondays (term time) MAKE, weekly art club for 8-13 year olds. Youth Centre, Presteigne, 3.30-5pm.

Sat 16 March - Cultivate, a creative programme for 14-25 year olds, Sidney Nolan Trust, 10am-2pm. Sidney Nolan Trust, The Rodd, Presteigne. To book, 01544 260149, www.sidneynolantrust.org Tuesdays DRINK AND DRAW Weekly life drawing group for all abilities. Bring your own materials and just turn up.

Upstairs at The Green Dragon Hotel, Broad St, Hereford, 7-9.20pm, £8, 07587 192495.

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 (opposite the Blue Boar), Hay-on-Wye, 7-9.30pm, block book in advance £90 for 10 weeks or drop-in for £11, 07855 628627.

Thursdays KNIGHTON ART GROUP Any level welcome. Any medium accepted. Lunch served from 12pm. Knighton Community Centre, 1-3pm, £3 per session. Kay Yendole, 07624 379335.

3rd Friday of every month FRIDAY CRAFT CLUB Bring your crafts. Good company with tea and cake, no booking required. Pot & Page, 8 New Street, Ledbury, 10.30am-12.30pm.

SUMINAGASHI Learn to marble paper with the Japanese technique of suminagashi.

Unleash your creativity and get familiar with the process and materials involved.

Take home many sheets of paper decorated with suminagashi for use in bookbinding and other paper arts.

Venues in The Marches.

See website for details: sarahamatt.com/workshops

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HE annual Borderlines Film Festival seems to come around sooner every year and once again there’s the usual menu of important, moving, stunning and quirky fare shown across an agreeably wide range of venues. This time my recommendations are loosely based on films screening at multiple locations but visit the website for details of everything else that’s on offer – www.borderlinesfilmfestival.org ZONE OF INTEREST (12A)

morally compromised modern media, this flat-out hilarious big screen debut from writer/director Cord Jefferson stars Jeffrey Wright (HUNGER GAMES, NO TIME TO DIE, SYRIANA) as Thelonious ‘Monk’ Ellison, a novelist frustrated by a lack of success that seems to hinge on the fact that he’s a black intellectual. Deciding to turn the table he pens a potboiler built around racist tropes born in the ghetto that with obvious irony become a huge hit. As a TV series veteran (SUCCESSION, WATCHMEN), Jefferson knows how to keep the pace fast and the twists turning, and after a long and noble career playing second fiddle to household names, Jeffrey Wright delivers a turn that justly elevates him to star status and a richly deserved Oscar nomination.

MONSTER (12A)

10 years after his last offering, UNDER THE SKIN, writer/ director Jonathan Glazer’s no less disturbing and powerful story chronicles Rudolf Höss and his family enjoying a charmed, even idyllic life just over the wall from the genocide taking place in the Auschwitz concentration camp where he is the commander. Adapted from Martin Amis’ novel, the narrative contrasts the hideousness of what’s transpiring just metres away with the day-to-day normality which Hedwig Höss – Sandra Hüller, such a revelation in the recent ANATOMY OF A FALL – and her five children tacitly accept as part of Hitler’s final solution, a message which has an increasing relevance today as tyrannical dictatorships emerge and consolidate across the world. Enhanced by the use of natural light within and outside the family home, the performances are convincingly naturalistic with Christian Friedel, who ironically played the man who attempted to assassinate Hitler in 13 MINUTES, especially good as the quietly conflicted although clearly brutal Rudolf.

AMERICAN FICTION (15)

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A biting satire on how the wokerati demean the very minority groups they claim to support, a dysfunctional family descending into a tailspin and a harsh criticism of

Following the international success of 2018’s SHOPLIFTERS, fêted Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda again hired that film’s star, Sakura Ando as Saori, the widow mother of Minako, an 11 year-old boy increasingly troubled not, as she first thinks, by his father’s death, but what appears to be a bullying schoolteacher. Not to be confused with 2003’s murderous Aileen Wuornos biopic, this MONSTER is equally if more subtly unsettling as Saori confronts the school principal who appears to be protecting a sinister cohort bordering on a cult. However two impressive gearchanges reveals some gently comedic commentary on the perils of social media and/or the frailty of youthful alliances, but masterfully understated performances and a score by the celebrated ex-popster Ryuichi Sakamoto who died shortly after filming add up to a truly compelling denouement.

Other titles definitely worth catching include Juliette Binoche in the gastronomic rom-com, THE TASTE OF THINGS, Olivia Colman and Timothy Spall in the gloriously profane WICKED LITTLE LETTERS, Andrew Haigh’s compelling meditation on love and loss, ALL OF US STRANGERS, an against character Michelle Williams as a marvelously tetchy artist in SHOWING UP and SCALA!!!, and a profile the King’s Cross fleapit favoured by metropolitan movie mavericks – me included!

Mark Williams

BORDERLINES FILM FESTIVAL FRIDAY 1 - SUNDAY 17 MARCH Each year the Borderlines Film Festival, the largest rural film festival in the UK, centred on The Courtyard, Hereford, but also spread across numerous venues in Herefordshire, Shropshire and Powys.

Details www.borderlinesfilmfestival.org

ABERGAVENNY FILM SOC. 13 March THE INVISIBLE GIRL 27 March THE BLUE CAFTAN Melville Centre, Pen y Pound, Abergavenny NP7 5UD. Check for times. A limited number of seats available for non-members aged 18+ www.abergavennyfilmsociety.com

ASSEMBLY ROOMS, LUDLOW 2 March PICCADILLY (PG) 2 March IF ONLY I COULD HIBERNATE (ctbc) 2 & 3 March AMERICAN FICTION (15) 3 March THEY MAY FACE THE RISING SUN (ctbc) 3 March THE NEW BOY (ctbc) 3 March THE BRUTE (12A) 4 & 11 March THE GOLDMAN CASE (15) 4 March BANEL & ADAMA (ctbc) 4, 7 & 13 March THE ZONE OF INTEREST (12A) 5 March SNOW LEOPARD (ctbc) 5 & 14 March THE TASTE OF THINGS (12A) 7 March MONSTER (12A) 7 March SAMSARA (U) 10 March RED ISLAND (12A) 10 & 14 March ALL OF US STRANGERS (15) 10 & 14 March THE NEW BOY (15) 11 March BANEL & ADAMA (15) 11 March IO CAPITANO (15) 12 March THE PROMISED LAND (15) 12 March BLACKBIRD BLACKBIRD BLACKBERRY (15) 13 March LA CHIMERA (15) 30 March ROBOT DREAMS (PG) Assembly Rooms, Mill St, Ludlow, 01584 878141

BOOTH’S BOOKSHOP, H-O-W 1 - 3 March THE TASTE OF THINGS (12A) 7 March BLACKBIRD BLACKBIRD BLACKBERRY (ctbc) 8 March MONSTER (12A) 9 March LA CHIMERA (ctbc) 10 March SNOW LEOPARD (12A) Richard Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye. 01497 822010

BRECON FILM SOCIETY 4 March LEONOR WILL NEVER DIE (15) 1 April OFF THE RAILS (15) 7.30pm, Brecon Coliseum Cinema, Wheat St, Brecon. 01874 620642

CONQUEST, BROMYARD 3 March ANATOMY OF A FALL (15) 8 March THE MIRACLE CLUB (12A) 12 March THE ETERNAL DAUGHTER (12A) 15 March A HAUNTING IN VENICE (12A) 17 March A YEAR IN THE FIELD (12A) Conquest Theatre, Bromyard.

01885 488575

COURTYARD, HEREFORD 1 March THE DELINQUENTS (ctbc) 1 March PRESSURE (15) 1, 5, 6 March SAMSARA (U) 1, 3, 4 March MONSTER (12A) 1 - 5 March THE ZONE OF INTEREST (12A) 1, 4 March IF ONLY I COULD HIBERNATE (ctbc) 1, 2 March SHOWING (12A) 1, 3 - 6 March ALL OF US STRANGERS (ctbc) 2 March ONE LIFE (12A) With Q&A 2 March RADICAL (ctbc) 2, 4, 5 March AMERICAN FICTION (15) 2, 7 March BLACKBIRD BLACKBIRD BLACKBERRY (ctbc) 2, 5 March ORLANDO, MY POLITICAL BIOGRAPHY + Young Programmers Round Table discussion on 2 March (ctbc) 3 March OPEN SCREEN 3 March THE DUPES (ctbc) 3 March THE BRUTE (12) 3, 5 March THAT THEY MAY FACE THE RISING SUN (ctbc) 3, 7 March SLOW (ctbc) 4 March CELLULOID UNDERGROUND (ctbc) 4 & 5 March AMA GLORIA (ctbc) 4, 7 March DISCO BOY (ctbc) 5, 7 March IO CAPITANO (ctbc) 6 March SNOW LEOPARD (ctbc) 6 March MEMORY (18) 6 March RAZOM/TOGETHER (ctbc) 6, 7 March SCALA!!! (18) with Q&A on 6 March 8 March OCCUPIED CITY 8 March THE PROMISED LAND (15) 8 - 13 & 17 March WICKED LITTLE LETTERS (15) 9 & 10 March ROBOT DREAMS (U) 9 March PICCADILLY (PG) 9 & 10 March THE GOLDMAN CASE (ctbc) 10, 17 March LA CHIMERA (15) 10, 13 March DRIFT (15) 11 & 12 March NORWEGIAN DREAM (15)

11 & 12 March RED ISLAND (12A) 11 March SHAYDA (15) 11, 14 March IN CAMERA (15) 11, 13 March HOARD (15) 12 March OSKA BRIGHT: BEST OF THE REST (PG) 12, 13 March THE NEW BOY (15) 12 March GOODBYE JULIA (15) 13 - 15 March ROSALIE (15) 13 March A SUNDAY IN HELL (12A) with Q&A 13, 17 March EVIL DOES NOT EXIST (12A) 14 March BANEL & ADAMA (15) 15 - 17 March PERFECT DAYS (PG) 15, 17 March OMEN (15) 16 March VICTIMS OF SIN (12A) 16 March BYE BYE TIBERIAS (12A) 17 March THE CRIMINAL LIFE OF ARCHIBALDO DE LA CRUZ (15) 17 March ABOUT DRY GRASSES (15) 25 & 26 March OPPENHEIMER (15) 26 March KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON (15) 18 & 20 March ANATOMY OF A FALL (15) The Courtyard Theatre, Edgar St, Hereford 01432 340555

1 March TYPIST ARTIST PIRATE KING (12A) The Simpson Hall, Burghill 07726 148736 1 March TOTEM (15) Garway Hall 01600 750465 1 March THE GREAT ESCAPER (12A) Knighton Community Centre 07964 023841 1 March THE ETERNAL DAUGHTER (12A) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125 2 March THE NETTLE DRESS (12A) Leominster Community Centre 01584 616411 2 March THE GREAT ESCAPER (12A) Leominster Community Centre 01584 616411 2 March ANATOMY OF A FALL (15) St Mary’s Hall, Ross on Wye 07789 778048 2 March MRS HARRIS GOES TO PARIS (PG) Ballingham Old School Hall 07967 017759 2 March STOP MAKING SENSE (PG) Lady Emily Hall, Tarrington 01432 890720

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3 March ANATOMY OF A FALL (15) Conquest Theatre, Bromyard 01885 488575 3 March TYPIST ARTIST PIRATE KING (12A) Leominster Community Centre 01584 616411 4 March THE GREAT ESCAPER (12A) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911 4 March ELVIS (12) Welshpool Assembly Room 01938 552043 5 March THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN (15) Lydbury North VH 01588 680302 6 March OPPENHEIMER (12) Cardington VH 01694 771295 6 March A YEAR IN A FIELD (12A) Cawley Hall, Eye 01568 615836 6 March SMOKE SAUNA SISTERHOOD (15) Leintwardine Community Centre 07572 442903 6 March TOKYO STORY (U) Escleyside Hall, Michaelchurch Escley 01981 510116 7 March THE ETERNAL DAUGHTER (12A) Brilley VH 01544 327227 7 March ONE LIFE (PG) Pembridge Film Nights 07774 237718 7 March LUNANA - A YAK IN THE CLASSROOM (PG) Lindridge Parish Hall 01584 881615 7 March PAST LIVES (12A) Pencombe & Little Cowarne Parish Hall palcphac@gmail.com 7 March THE GREAT ESCAPER (12A) Pudleston VH 01568 750303 8 March ANATOMY OF A FALL (15) Bedstone and Hopton Castle VH 01547 530282 8 March TYPIST ARTIST PIRATE KING (12A) The Simpson Hall, Burghill 07726 148736 8 March THE MIRACLE CLUB (12A) Conquest Theatre, Bromyard 01885 488575 8 March TOTEM (15) Garway Hall 01600 750465 8 March TYPIST ARTIST PIRATE KING (12A) Garway Hall 01600 750465 8 March THE NETTLE DRESS (12A) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125 9 March THE ETERNAL DAUGHTER (12A) Much Birch Community Hall 001981 540097 9 March TISH (15) Lady Emily Hall, Tarrington 01432 890720 9 March THE LOST KING (12A) Chapel Lawn VH 01547 530258 9 March THE OLD OAK (15) Bicton VH 01743 850495 9 March LUNANA - A YAK IN THE CLASSROOM (PG) Callow End VH 01905 830469 9 March THE GREAT ESCAPER (12A) Clifton on Teme VH 01886 812238

9 March THE BIGGEST LITTLE FARM (PG) Bayston Hill Memorial Hall 01743 872096 9 March A YEAR IN A FIELD (12A) Cawley Hall, Eye 07771 798712 10 March SMOKE SAUNA SISTERHOOD (15) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125 11 March THE ELECTRICAL LIFE OF LOUIS WAIN (12) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911 12 March ELVIS (12) St Mary’s Church Hall, Ross on Wye 07789 778048 12 March CINEMA PARADISO (15) All Stretton VH 07812 583113 12 March PAST LIVES (12A) Escleyside Hall, Michaelchurch Escley 01981 510116 12 March OPPENHEIMER (12) Asford Carbonell VH 01584 831574 12 March THE ETERNAL DAUGHTER (12A) Conquest Theatre, Bromyard 01885 488575 12 March PAST LIVES (12A) Garway Hall 01600 750465 13 March BOOK CLUB - THE NEXT CHAPTER (12A) Hope Bowdler VH 01694 721376 13 March THE MIRACLE CLUB (12A) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125 14 March TYPIST ARTIST PIRATE KING (12A) Escleyside Hall Michaelchurch Escley 01981 510116 14 March A YEAR IN A FIELD (12A) Leintwardine Community Centre 07572 442903 14 March PAST LIVES (12A) Brilley VH 01544 327227 14 March TYPIST ARTIST PIRATE KING (12A) Much Birch Community Hall 01981 540097 14 March SHE SAID (15) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911 14 March THE MIRACLE CLUB (12A) Pudleston VH 01568 750303 14 March THE ETERNAL DAUGHTER (12A) Pencombe and Little Cowarne Parish Hall 07960 726717 14 March A YEAR IN A FIELD (12A) Leintwardine Community Centre 07572 442903 15 March THE GREAT ESCAPER (12A) Clungunford VH 01588 660159 15 March THE MAN IN THE HAT (12A) Marton VH 01743 792790 15 March ANATOMY OF A FALL (15) Knighton Community Centre 07964 023841 15 March PAST LIVES (12A) Bedstone & Hopton Castle VH 01547 530282 15 March AND THEN COME THE NIGHTJARS (15) Lingen VH 01568 770920 15 March THE GREAT ESCAPER (12A) Whitchurch & Ganarew Hall

15 March WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING (15) Bosbury Parish Hall 01531 640333 15 March A HAUNTING IN VENICE (12A) Conquest Theatre, Bromyard 01885 488575 16 March STOP MAKING SENSE (PG) Cawley Hall, Eye 07771 798712 16 March THE PHANTOM OF THE OPEN (12) Withington Parish Room 01743 709236 16 March THE GREAT ESCAPER (12A) Upton upon Severn Memorial Hall 01684 592273 16 March INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY (12A) Lindridge Parish Hall 01584 881615 16 March ANATOMY OF A FALL (15) Lady Emily Hall, Tarrington 01432 890720 17 March PAST LIVES (12A) St Mary’s Hall, Ross on Wye 07789 778048 17 March A YEAR IN A FIELD (12A) Conquest Theatre, Bromyard 01885 488575 18 March THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION (15) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911 19 March THE MIRACLE CLUB (12A) SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630321 19 March GOLDEN YEARS - GRAND THEFT OAP (12A) Acton Scott VH 01694 781260 20 March TYPIST ARTIST PIRATE KING (12A) Myddle VH 07706 450075 21 March SCRAPPER (12) Pencombe and Little Cowarne Parish Hall 07960 726717 21 March A HAUNTING IN VENICE (12A) Gorsley VH 01989 750649 21 March THE MIRACLE CLUB (12A) Silvester Horne Institute, Church Stretton 07508 072206 21 March LOCAL HERO (PG) Pembridge Film Nights 07774 237718 21 March ONE LIFE (PG) Huntington VH 01544 370692 22 March ONE LIFE (PG) Norbury VH 07929 366745 22 March THE OLD OAK (15) Colwall VH 07891 668124 22 March ONE LIFE (PG) Cound Guildhall 01743 761451 22 March A HAUNTING IN VENICE (12A) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125 28 March SCRAPPER (12) Almeley VH 07557 659291 28 March ONE LIFE (PG) Goddrich VH 01600 890609 29 March THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN (15) All Stretton VH 07812 583113 29 March PAST LIVES (12A) Knighton Community Centre 07964 023841

THE EDGE ARTS CENTRE 4 March THE GREAT ESCAPER (12A) 11 March THE ELECTRICAL LIFE OF LOUIS WAIN (12) 14 March SHE SAID (15) 18 March THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION (15) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911

THE HAFREN, NEWTOWN 27 March DALILAND (15) The Hafren, Newtown, 01686 948100

MALVERN THEATRE

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1 March IO CAPITANO (15) 1 - 7 March WICKED LITTLE LETTERS (15) 1, 6 March LEOPARD (12A) 1, 2 March BLACKBIRD BLACKBIRD BLACKBERRY (15) 2, 10 March SLOW (15) 2, 3, 5 March THE NEW BOY (15) 2, 16, 17 March ROSALIE (15) 2, 4 March THAT THEY MAY FACE THE RISING SUN (12A) 2, 4 March THE PROMISED LAND (15) 3 March THE CRIMINAL LIFE OF ARCHIBOLD DE LA CRUZ (15) 3, 9 March SAMSARA (U) 3, 5 March RED ISLAND (12A) 3, 8 March RADICAL (12A) 3, 8, 15 March TWO TICKETS TO GREECE (15) 3, 9 March DISCO BOY (15) 5, 13 March MEMORY (15) 6, 10, 12, 13, 14 March ALL OF US STRANGERS (15) 7, 10, 11, 14 March AMERICAN FICTION (15) 8, 10 March IF ONLY I COULD HIBERNATE (12A) 8, 11, 12, 13 March THE ZONE OF INTEREST (12A) 9, 16 March ROBOT DREAMS (PG) 9, 17 March DRIFT (15) 9, 14 March LA CHIMERA (15) 9, 11 March SHOWING UP (12A) 10, 11 March BANEL & ADAMA (15) 10 March PICCADILLY (PG) 9 - 11, 13 & 14 March THE TASTE OF THINGS (12A) 10 March ONE LIFE Plus Q&A 10 & 15 March THE GOLDMAN CASE (15) 11 March OSKA BRIGHT - BEST OF THE REST (PG) 12, 14 March MONSTER (12A) 13 March BYE BYE TIBERIAS (12A) 15 - 17 March PERFECT DAYS (PG) 15, 16 March EVIL DOES NOT EXIST (12A) 16 March THE DUPES (15) 17 March ABOUT DRY GRASSES (15) 17 March SHAYDA (15)

17 March OCCUPIED CITY (12A) 17 March GOODBYE JULIA (15) Malvern Theatre, Malvern 01684 892277

MARKET THEATRE, LEDBURY 1 March THE ETERNAL DAUGHTER (12A) 8 March THE NETTLE DRESS (12A) 10 March SMOKE SAUNA SISTERHOOD (15) subtitles 13 March THE MIRACLE CLUB (12) 22 March A HAUNTING IN VENICE (12) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125

MONTGOMERY MOVIE CLUB 7 March THE OLD OAK (15) Dragon Hotel, Montgomery, 8pm, 01686 668442

OLD MARKET HALL, SHREWS 2 & 3 March TURNING RED (PG) 8 - 14 March BOB MARLEY ONE LOVE (12A) 9 - 15 March SOUL (15) 13 March HAMLET 15 - 21 March THE HOLDOVERS (15) 15 - 21 March ALL OF US STRANGERS (15) 17 March DEREK (15) 22 - 28 March VINDICATION SWIM (PG) 22 - 28 March MIGRATION (U) Old Market Hall, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281

PRESTEIGNE SCREEN 1 March ANATOMY OF A FALL (15) 8 March THE NETTLE DRESS + JILL (12A) 15 March TYPIST ARTIST PIRATE KING (12A) 22 March FREMONT (12A) 5 April SCRAPPER (12A) www.presteignescreen.org.uk Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 8pm.

REGAL, TENBURY WELLS 1, 4 March ALL OF US STRANGERS (ctbc) 3 March TOKYO STORY (U) 4 March BLACKBIRD BLACKBIRD BLACKBERRY (ctbc) 7 March THE ZONE OF INTEREST (12A) 8 March THE NEW BOY (ctbc) 9 March THE TASTE OF THINGS (12A) 17 March LA CHIMERA (15) Regal, Teme St, Tenbury Wells, 01584 811442

SAVOY, MONMOUTH 2 March MAVKA: THE FOREST SONG (PG) 10 - 14 March OPPENHEIMER (15) 10 - 14 March ANATOMY OF A FALL (15)

15 - 21 March ALL OF US STRANGERS (15) 16 & 17 March WONKA (PG) 22 - 28 March WICKED LITTLE LETTERS (15) 22 - 28 March MIGRATION (U) Savoy Theatre, Church St, Monmouth 01600 772467

SHREWSBURY FILM SOCIETY 8 March AZOR (12) 13 March METROPOLIS (PG) 22 March PEOPLE OF THE MOUNTAINS (15) subtitled 5 April ALCARRAS (15) subtitled Shrewsbury Film Society. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 01743 234970

SPARC, BISHOP’S CASTLE 14 March ONE LIFE (PG) 19 March MIRACLE CLUB (12A) SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 01588 638038

THEATRE SEVERN, SHREWS 6 & 7 March BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281.

WYESIDE, BUILTH WELLS

1, 3, 5, 6 March MEAN GIRLS (12A) 5 March THE QUIET GIRL (12A) Film Club 5 March HIGH SOCIETY (U) Warm Space free event 12 March THE GRADUATE (12A) Warm Space free event 15 - 17, 19 - 21 March WICKED LITTLE LETTERS (15) 15 - 17 March THE HOLDOVERS (15) 16, 19, 20 March THE ZONE OF INTEREST (12A) 19 March THE LADYKILLERS (PG) Warm Space free event 26 March MRS DOUBTFIRE (12A) Warm Space free event Wyeside, Builth Wells 01982 552555

LIVE EVENTS ON SCREEN 3 & 7 March KINKY BOOTS Wyeside, Builth Wells, 01982 552555.

6 March VANYA National Theatre. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7pm, 01885 488575.

7 March PAINTING THE MODERN GARDEN: MONET TO MATISSE Exhibition on Screen. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7.30pm, 01952 728911.

8 March VANYA National Theatre. The Hafren, Newtown, 7pm, 01686 948100.

9 March MONET TO MATISSE Exhibition on Screen. The Hafren, Newtown, 2pm, 01686 948100.

27 March THE MOTIVE & THE CUE National Theatre. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7pm, 01600 719401.

The Motive and The Cue

28 March THE MOTIVE & THE CUE National Theatre. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 7pm, 01588 630321.

The Hafren, Newtown, 7pm, 01686 948100.

30 March ROMEO & JULIETTE New York Met. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 5pm, 01885 488575.

31 March MADAMA BUTTERFLY Royal Opera. Booth’s Bookshop Cinema, Hay on Wye, 2pm, 01497 822010. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 2pm, 01982 552555.

10 March TITANIC: THE MUSICAL Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, 01600 772467. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7pm, 01885 488575.

14 & 17 March MY FAVOURITE THINGS Featuring the 40-piece Rodgers & Hammerstein Concert Orchestra, along with a West End chamber choir, dance ensemble and surprise guest appearances. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 01982 552555.

15 March VANYA National Theatre screening.

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

16 March LA FORZA DE DESTINA New York Met. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 5pm, 01885 488575.

21 March PAINTING THE MODERN GARDEN: MONET TO MATISSE Exhibition on Screen. The Courtyard, Hereford, 2.30pm, 01432 340555.

21 March THE MOTIVE & THE CUE National Theatre. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7pm, 07967 517125.

Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7pm, 01885 488575. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7pm, 01584 878141. Booth’s Bookshop Cinema, Hay on Wye, 7pm, 01497 822010. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7pm, 01982 552555.

22 March THE MOTIVE & THE CUE National Theatre. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7pm, 01743 281281.

23 March ROMEO ET JULIETTE Met live. The Courtyard, Hereford, 4.55pm, 01432 340555.

Tues 26 March MADAMA BUTTERFLY Royal Opera. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7.15pm, 07967 517125. The Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7.15pm, 01584 811442. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.15pm, 01885 488575.

Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7.15pm, 01600 719401. The Hafren, Newtown, 7.15pm, 01686 948100.

Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7.15pm, 01584 878141.

5 April THE MOTIVE & THE CUE National Theatre. Montgomery Movie Club. Dragon Hotel, Montgomery, 7.30pm, 01686 668442.

9 April MACMILLAN TRIPLE BALLET Royal Opera House. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7.15pm, 01600 719401.

WORKSHOPS 16 & 17 March BORDERLINES FILM FESTIVAL WORKSHOPS 16 March - Wildplay Family Workshop.

17 March - Teeming with Life Family Workshop. 17 March - Spiral Nesting Family Workshop. The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555. Details www.borderlinesfilmfestival.org Every Tuesday YOUTH CAFE Young people (8-16) can meet and share creative activites including music, drama and films. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 01743 234970.

Wednesdays FILM MAKING CLUB For ages 11-17. The Courtyard, Hereford, 6-7.30pm, £75 per term, 01432 340555.

AARDVARK BOOKS & CAFE Website: www.aardvark-books.com

50,000+ titles; North Herefordshire’s largest indie bookseller; We buy books Specialist in art, design, photography, history, gardening

Also open our superb CAFÉ!

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

Tel: 01547 530744 aardvaark@btconnect.com www.aardvark-books.com Bookshop open to visitors Tues-Sun 10am-4pm.

Open Bank Holiday Mondays.

Saturday 30 March, 10am-3pm

AARDVARK EASTER FAIR

Over 20 brilliant stalls with vintage, crafts and tons of fantastic plants from the Cottage Herbery.

Art exhibition by Teme Art Works in the warehouse.

Live Music featuring Jack Brett & Red Madog.

Hot Food. Tables £12 book in advance.

FREE ENTRY & PARKING

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dance Dance Performance Sat 16 & Sun 17 March FANTASIA FOOTLIGHTS DANCE SCHOOL. A showcase performance. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 2pm & 7pm, £19.50/£16.50, 01743 2818281.

Dance Workshops

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

SILVER SWANS ADULT BALLET CLASSES designed for older learners. PAYG. Tuesdays, 1.30pm, The Larruperz Centre, Ross-On-Wye. Wednesdays, 10am, 2Faced Dance Centre for Movement, Hereford.

Thursdays 12.30pm, One Vision School of Arts, Leominster. Thursdays, 2.30pm, The Regal, Tenbury Wells. Tel Ruth: 07854793960 Email: silverswanshereford@gmail.com Web: creativefitness.org.uk GROOVE DANCE CLASSES in Kington & Winforton.

Simple moves, danced in your own unique way. So much fun! No experience necessary. All fitness levels welcome.

First class FREE! Also seated classes available in Kington and Dance for Parkinson’s class in Leominster. www.groovewithelly.co.uk SHIMMY CENTRAL WITH ALANYA Open Level Adult Belly Dance Classes. Bodenham Parish Hall, HR1 3LB. 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month, 1-3pm. Pay-as-you-go please book by the previous Wednesday. For full information visit http://alanyadance.uk or call Abbie on 07962 161081, alanyadancer@gmail.com LEARN 2 JIVE 50’S SWING STYLE CLASSES Mon - Bartestree Village Hall, Hereford, 7.30pm. Silvester Horne Institute, Church Stretton, 7.30pm.

Tues - Pembridge Village Hall, 7.30pm. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm. Claines Parish Hall, Worcester, 7.30pm.

Wed - Burford Village Hall, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm.

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

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COURTYARD, HEREFORD CLASSES Adult Classes. Mon - Contemporary Dance with LG Dance, 6.30pm. www.lauragale.co.uk. Mon - Comercial Dance with LG Dance, 7.30pm-8.25pm, £25 per month.

Mon - Zumba, 11am-11.45am. Tues - Commercial Dance with LG Dance, 6.30pm-7.25pm, £25 per month. Tues Heels Class with LG Dance, 7.30pm-8.30pm, £25 per month. Tues - Street Jazz with LG Dance, 6.30pm. www. lauragale.co.uk Wed - Fit4Tap, 10am-10.45am. Thurs - Silver Swans Adult Ballet, 1pm, www.starlightcompany. co.uk Fri - Chance to Dance, 10.15am. Junior Classes. Mon - Junior Contemporary for ages 7-12, 4.30pm,

£25 per month. Mon - Senior Contemporary for ages 13-18, 5.30pm, £25 per month. Tues - Junior Commercial, for ages 8-12, 4.30pm, £25 per month. Tues - Senior Commercial for ages 13-18, 5.30pm, £25 per month.

Wed - Mini Streetz for ages 4-8, 4.45pm, £23 per month.

Wed - Junior Streetz for ages 9-12, 5.30pm. Wed Senior Streetz for ages 13-24, 6.30pm, £25 per month.

Fri - Dancing Tots for ages 2-4, 11.30am. Sat - Twinkling Stars for ages 2-4 incorporating Makaton sign, musical movement, sensory play and fun, 9.30am. The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.

ASSEMBLY ROOMS DANCE CLASSES Weekly - Circle Dancing, no partner required, 1.45-3.45pm, £5, contact Kathryn 01584 877446. Weekly - GKY Dance.

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

Fortnightly Saturdays CHORUS LINE Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 07943 417561.

Mondays REGAL DANCE Join Katy for weekly lessons in the Regal Studio. Ages 6-9 years, 4.15pm-5pm. Ages 10-14 years, 5pm-6pm. Regal, Tenbury Wells, £6, www.regaltenbury.co.uk Tuesdays FOXWHELP MORRIS Why not try Morris dancing? We practice every Tues evening at 7.30pm in Moccas Village Hall from Sept to May. Mainly dances from the Cotswolds, but also some from the Welsh Borders. All sexes welcome, and ability to dance not necessary! Beginners welcome. Contact Paul 01497 821003 or Jed 07549 096291.

Tuesdays, Thursdays - Saturdays MID WALES DANCE ACADEMY Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 07943 417561.

Tuesdays SOLO LATINO DANCE Parish Hall, Hay-on-Wye, 7-8.30pm. Mely 07837 160505.

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

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

NANNY-NOT-MUMMY Elizabeth Robinson Maternity nanny Herefordshire, Powys, Shropshire and Worcestershire/ Gloucestershire borders

07721 059227 Lizzieamersham@hotmail.com

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food The Corners Inn, Kingsland

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ISTER Pernickety must start this review with a sincere and heartfelt grovel. His last review of the Old Hall Persian restaurant at Dorrington was presented under a headline: ‘The Old Hall Perian’ – a cringe-making typographical gaffe. He apologises fulsomely both to you, his loyal readers, who have come to expect better of him, and the proprietors of the Old Hall Persian restaurant, where he had so much enjoyed his visit.

The fact is that despite the unfailing quality of his grammar, syntax, metaphor, vocabulary and orthography, Mr P on the typing keyboard is scarcely more skilled than an Orang-Utan with dementia and a pair of boxing gloves (by which he implies no slur on that fine primate).

Before turning to The Corners Inn, Mr P must express his dismay at Shropshire Council allowing a large branch of Marks and Spencer Food to open on the A49/ Sheet Road roundabout in Ludlow.

Mr P understands that the council is anxious to scrape in any rates it can, however much damage it will do to Ludlow’s economy, after the decision by pathetically inept, irresponsible councillors in 2017 to buy three failing shopping malls in Shrewsbury for £52m from a commercial property company desperate to get rid of them. As predicted by many, within two years of completing the purchase – before Covid lockdowns had even started – these assets had diminished in value by a massive £33.5m. By March 2021 they were worth a mere £12.35 m. And this month demolition has just started on one of the three malls.

The problem with Marks & Sparks is that they have become surprisingly good at food, which is also one of the mainstays of small Ludlow retailers. These lovely independent butchers, greengrocers, bakers and delis – already struggling against supermarket competition, will find it harder to compete with the variety, pricing and quality of M&S. Mr P would far rather shop in Ludlow’s small shops than be offered a choice of 50 coffees or spices. Just down the road, the Ludlow Farm Shop, a noble initiative and large local employer, will also face stiff competition.

But Shropshire planning committee barely canvassed the views of local traders nor probably gave a damn anyway.

This is all an inevitable result of local government run by chancers with big egos, little commercial prowess and no sympathy for small towns.

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It was Mr Pernickety’s old friend and one time collaborator, the Wrinkle Rocker’s suggestion that he try Pie & a Pint night at the Corners Inn at Kingsland. Mr P hadn’t entered this pub for at least a decade and didn’t have especially warm memories of it, but with a change of stewardship, things can change mightily in a village pub. The current owners, whom their clearly designed website identifies as Terence and Emma, took the place on 9 years ago and have achieved a comprehensive

re-ordering of the place. Exposed oak beams, as those who are familiar with estate agent’s blurbs will know, come by the ‘wealth’; in the case of the Corners Inn, easily enough to open an account at Messrs Coutts, Bankers.

The furniture is unpretentious, comfortable and solid. And lighting is pleasingly minimal.

Terence is the chef in the pub, and Emma does front of house – the ideal combination – and it shows. A wide and well-thought-out menu is offered and charmingly served. In these difficult times for Licensed Victuallers, it’s necessary to keep refreshing everything you do as an inn-keeper. On Mondays, for instance, aware of the current state of most people’s disposable income as a result of Brexit and the brave fiscal initiatives of Ms ‘Surgical’ Truss, the Corners offers a good value £12.50 Pie & a Pint. Mr P who, despite appearances, loves a bargain, was delighted to give it a try. The pies he was told are not produced in-house but by specialist country butchers, Mark Hurds of Weobley. There is a choice of properly made pies (with sides and bottoms – the Wrinkle Rocker pointed out – not just a flaky pastry hat plonked on top of a dish of stew), with a drink (ale, wine, Pepsi, lager or cider) for just £12.50 all in. The WR and Mr P sat down happily to sample them, intermittently discussing the state of the Universe between mouthfuls.

Mr P had ordered a Steak and Kidney. It arrived with a good tump of fluffy mash, a bowl of lightly cooked al dente veg and excellent gravy. The pie was full of meat and no padding, with succulent chunks of kidney, complemented by a small jug of the flavoursome gravy.

The WR uncooperatively had the same, so Mr P can’t report his take on other fillings: chicken with ham and leek or mushrooms, steak and Ale, or vegan Mediterranean vegetable tart. With his pie, Mr P guzzled a pint of Wye Valley’s delicious HPA, and considered, not for the first time, how fortunate the Marches population is to live within a golden triangle of fine ale makers.

Mr Pernickety

EVENTS

March SHROPSHIRE HILLS DISCOVERY CENTRE 2 March - Wild Garlic Forage and Pesto Workshop, 10am-1pm, £17.50, £15.75 members, price includes a jar of pesto to take home. 4 March - Plant Based Cookery Ricotta and Savoury Crackers, 9.30am-1pm, £37.50, £100 total when booking all three courses together, booking essential. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, 01588 676060.

Fri 1 March WYESIDE FARMERS MARKET Fresh produce and homemade bakes, tasty preserves and fresh eggs. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 9am-2pm, 01982 552555.

Mon 4 March JAZZ CAFE AT BILL’S KITCHEN Featuring Ludlow Jazz Collective. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7pm, £25 music and meal, £10 just music, 01584 878141/meals 01584 877956.

Sun 10 March MOTHER’S DAY LUNCH ‘The Greek Escape’. Greek street food, eat in or takeaway, Greek themed music and cocktails.

The Oak Inn, Staplow, 5-8pm, 01531 640954.

Sun 10 March MOTHER’S DAY LUNCH The Music Room, Gregynog Hall, near Newtown, 1pm, £35 per person, please book, 01686 650224.

March HEREFORD BEER HOUSE 10 March - Beer tasting from 3 Fonteinen, 4pm, £40.

13 March - Hereford Amateur Brewers meeting and tasting, 6.30pm, free. Hereford Beer House, 65 West St, Hereford, www.herefordbeerhouse.co.uk Fri 15 March GIN TASTING VIP GOLD CUP Taste six different gins from Rockfield Gin Distillery, (1pm), then watch the Gold Cup live at 3.30pm. The Oak Inn, Staplow, 5-8pm, 01531 640954.

Mon 18 March FOLK CAFE AT BILL’S KITCHEN Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7pm, £25 with meal, £10 just music, 01584 878141.

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

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

First Saturday of every month HELLENS PRODUCE MARKET Local products and enjoy a breakfast.

Hellens Manor, Much Marcle, near Ledbury, 9.30-11.30am, 01531 660504, www.hellensmanor.com First Saturday of every month PRESTEIGNE LOCAL FOOD MARKET Memorial Hall Presteigne, 9am-1pm.

The best collection of artisan food producers in the area.

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

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

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

Third Saturday of every month PRODUCE MARKET Hightown Community Rooms, Vicarage Rd. Clun, 10.00am - 12.00pm. 01547 520332.

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

1st Thursday EVENING FARMER’S MARKET The Barn, Ledbury, 6-8pm. www.ledburyfoodgroup.org Every Thursday MONTGOMERY TOWN MARKET Regular stalls on the lower floor. First Thurs of the month, using both floors with community cafe. Open 9am-3pm, www.montgomery-wales.co.uk/market 07790 100462.

Every Thursday HAY MARKET DAY Local produce, meat and fish, hot food, artisan bread, cakes, crafts, vintage, plants. Memorial Square and Clock Tower, Hay-on-Wye, 9am-2.30pm, www.haymarkets.co.uk Every 2nd & 4th Thursday LUDLOW LOCAL PRODUCE MARKET Castle Square, 9am-2pm, 01584 872043.

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

Every Friday & Saturday from 5pm STEAK NIGHTS Floodgates Restaurant & Bar, Left Bank Village, Hereford, www.theleftbankvillage.co.uk First Friday of the month BOOKCLUB DINNERS 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

FOOD BYTES

Why not advertise? Only £45 per year.

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

Tuesday - Sunday 10am-4pm and Bank Holiday Mondays.

THE GREEN BEAN CAFE, WEOBLEY 01544 318865 Good, locally sourced, homemade food. Soups, all day light lunches, cakes and scones. Set in the heart of Weobley. Free wifi. Tues-Sat 9.30am-3pm. With The Green Bean Shop/Deli under the same roof.

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

RHOS MARKET GARDEN, KNIGHTON 01547 528315 Growers & providers of organic veg, fruit & flowers. Eco cleaning products & refills. Large range of groceries & wholefoods. The Old Garage Shop Knighton LD7 1EN. Wed. - Fri. 9 - 4, Sat. 10 - 2. Free parking.

Organic veg boxes delivered to collection points in Presteigne, Knighton and Beguildy. rhosorganic@outlook.com www.rhosorganic.co.uk THE WORKHOUSE CAFE, INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, PRESTEIGNE 01544 267864 Cafe, gallery, light lunches, good coffee, homemade cakes. Wed-Sat 10am - 4pm.

YE OLDE TAVERN, KINGTON 01544 231417 Food served Wed-Fri 5pm-9pm, Sat 12pm-9pm, Sun 12pm-8pm. Thursday Steak Night, 8oz Rump and a drink, £12.50.

Why not advertise your eating establishment?

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MARCH Fri 1 March SOUND OF THE SIRENS Albert’s Shed, Shrewsbury, 8pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk JANICE BURNS AND JON DORAN An Anglo-Scottish duo, sharing a love of traditional music. With tight vocal harmonies and sensitive interplay between mandolin, bouzouki and guitar.

Escleyside Hall, Michaelchurch Escley, 7.30pm, £12/£6/£30, 01981 510116.

Arts Alive.

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

JASON BALL & AIDAN THORNE Exploring Welsh folk music for St David’s Day with elements of improvisation, jazz and minimalism.

Oriel Davies Gallery, Newtown, 10am-4pm, free, 01686 625041.

LUNCHTIME PIANO MUSIC Peter Dyke and Shaun Ward present a programme of duets and solo works including Schubert’s Fantasia. Hereford Cathedral, 1.15pm, £8, proceeds in aid of Hereford Cathedral Voluntary Choir’s forthcoming tour of Nuremberg, www.herefordcathedral.org PUNK ROCK FACTORY The Boyos are Back in Town tour. With support from Stay Voiceless. Pavilion, Llandrindod Wells, 7pm, £22, www.pavilionmidwales.org.uk USUAL SUSPECTS The Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford.

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TELYN TALES A show full of delightful folktales with traditional and original music celebrating the harp in Wales with Sioned Webb and Mair Tomos Ifans.

Oriel Davies Gallery, Newtown, 6.30pm, 01686 625041.

BUILTH MALE VOICE CHOIR St David’s Day concert with Carmarthen Ukuleles. A musical ensemble with a heartwarming twist. Builth Wells Sports Centre, 7.30pm, £10 on the door, online at www.WeGotTickets.com or 01982 552922.

KARL LOXLEY Chart topping classical singer. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £23, 01743 281281.

ADLAIS 2 LIVE The Foundry, Bell Lane, Brecon, 7pm, www.thefoundrybrecon.co.uk

CELTIC SESSION Monkland Arms, Monkland.

WHITESNAKE UK LIVE Plus special guests Joan Jett tribute.

The Buttermarket, Shrewsbury, 6pm, 07498 966606.

ST DAVID’S DAY CONCERT Featuring The Band of the Prince of Wales. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, 01874 611622.

Sat 2 March FLOYD UK Arrangement with the Sounds that History Saved Agency & Hug Live.

Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, 01874 611622.

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

KINGTON FOLK CLUB With live music from Jacqui, Richard and Dave. Oxford Arms Barn, Duke St, Kington, 7.30pm, bar/hot food served from 6pm, www.kingtonfolkclub.com JANICE BURNS AND JON DORAN See 1 March for details. Wem Town Hall, 7.30pm, £14/£6, 01939 232299.

Arts Alive.

PHIL RAM & THE MANANA KIDS On their ‘No Hall too Small Tour’. Plus DJ Andy Cox and special guests. The Hub, New Radnor, 8pm, £10/£6 on the door or 07870 752325. Raising money for the Radnor Arms.

AFTERNOON MUSIC A short concert played on the Father Willis organ. Hereford Cathedral, 3.15pm, www.herefordcathedral.org LUNA KISS + CIVIC GREEN Albert’s Shed, Shrewsbury, 9pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk KARL LOXLEY Chart topping classical singer. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £23, 01743 281281.

WYESIDE FUNDRAISER A day filled with music. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 12.30pm-11pm, £5, 01982 552555.

GARDEN OF NINFA Lecture by Robin Lane Fox FRSL and piano recital by William Howard.

Hellens Manor, Much Marcle, near Ledbury, 5pm, £35, info@hellensmanor.com

Sat 2 March

Mon 4 March

ANDY SKELLAM Alt-folk musician, his poetic and highly visual lyrics and warm unaffected voice are accompanied by Bill Frampton on bass and Pete Warner on drums.

Supported by Benji Tranter and Presteigne’s own Iris Rei. Presteigne Assembly Rooms, 8pm, £14/£8, tickets from www.midbortarts.com Proceeds to Medical Aid for Palestinians.

JAZZ CAFE AT BILL’S KITCHEN With Ludlow Jazz Collective. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7pm, £25 music and meal, £10 just music, 01584 878141/ meals 01584 877956.

THE CLASSIC BLUES SHOW This six-piece band celebrates the music of Hendrix, Clapton, BB King, Peter Green and many others.

Ludlow Brewery, 7.30pm, £12.50, 01584 873291. www.theclassicbluesshow.co.uk CHERRY’S DISCO 2024 reunion. The Left Bank Village, Hereford, 7pm, 01432 357753, www.theleftbankvillage.co.uk NICK HARPER West Malvern Social Club, 145 West Malvern Rd, Malvern, 8pm, 07974 725374.

NEW PURPLE CELEBRATION The music of Prince. The Buttermarket, Shrewsbury, 6pm, 07498 966606.

THE CHRISTIANS Regal, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm, 01584 811442.

OH! WHAT A NIGHT Takes you back in time on a musical journey through the incredible career of Frankie Valli. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, 01600 719401.

Sun 3 March FROZEN PARTY Live sing-alongs and games.

The Buttermarket, Shrewsbury, 11.30am & 2.15pm, 07498 966606.

JANICE BURNS AND JON DORAN See 1 March for details. Priest Weston Village Hall, £12/£6, www.artsalive. co.uk MATT CASTREE Guitar music. The Oak Inn, Staplow, 7pm, 01531 640954.

CHORAL EVENSONG Leominster Priory 6pm.

THE WHISKEY RIVER CAJUN TRIO Gloucester Cajun Club dance, Longlevens VH, Church Rd, Longlevens, Gloucester, 3-6pm, £10.

THE WASHBOARD RESONATORS The Muse in association with the MWR&B Club. The Muse, Old Museum, Brecon, 7pm, £14, 07791 654799.

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

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CIDER CITY JAZZMEN The Barrels, St Owen St, Hereford.

BRIMFIELD FOLK CLUB Featuring Nick and Jane, the poptastic duo performing a 20 minute set as part of the regular monthly concert.

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

Tues 5 March BLAZIN’ FIDDLES Musical flavours from their rich traditional Scottish heritage. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £23, 01743 281281.

SIMPLE MINDS QUIZ A combination of mangled music, video clips and good old fashioned brain teasers. Teams of 3-6, £2 per person.

Oilnightlong, 18 Castle St, Shrewsbury, 7pm, 01743 384261.

IRELAND THE SHOW Showcase songs from the legendary Dubliners, Makem and Clancy to name but a few. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £28, 01743 281281.

Wed 6 March DANIEL KEMISH The Buttermarket, Shrewsbury, 6.30pm, 07498 966606.

ALBERT’S SONGWRITERS SHOWCASE Albert’s Shed, Shrewsbury, 8.30pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk OPEN MIC Jam Factory, Widemarsh St, Hereford, 8pm.

CHARITY QUIZ Beer In Hand, Eign St, Hereford, 8pm, £2 per player, maximum 6 per team.

07543 327548.

THE WHISKEY RIVER TRIO Llantrisant Folk Club, Pontyclun Athletics Club, Castan Rd, 8pm, £8, pattiespoons@gmail.com RYAN CORBETT Classical accordionist. Programme includes Bach, Grieg, Scarlatti, Mozart, Mendelssohn and more. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm, 01584 878141.

Thurs 7 March HEARTBREAK / THE TOM PETTY SHOW The Buttermarket, Shrewsbury, 6pm, 07498 966606.

JAM ON TOAST Open jam night, all musicians welcome.

Jam Factory, Widemarsh St, Hereford, 8pm.

MOJAM Pop, country, rock, folk covers duo. Kin Kitchen, 5 Old St, Ludlow, 7pm, ring 01584 879888 to book a table for tapas.

WEIRDSHIRE GIG Featuring Chris Brain (singer guitarist) and Maddie Mew. The Victory, St Owen’s St, Hereford, £10/£5.

JON COURTENAY Winner of Britain’s Got Talent. Packed with the best in music, comedy and entertainment. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £19.50, 01743 281281.

Fri 8 March HOTROX & HANZ A musical celebration of International Women’s Day 2024. Regal, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm, 01584 811442.

BRING BACK SUMMER Gordon Bennetts Bar, Hereford, 9pm, free, 01432 360250.

OPEN MIC Hosted by Mark Richards. Hundred House Inn, Purslow, 8pm. Please prebook your slot, email markianrichards@ hotmail.com THE SOUND OF SPRINGSTEEN Tribute band. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £29, 01743 281281.

ACROBVT + SUPPORT Albert’s Shed, Shrewsbury, 9pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk COLDPLACE Tribute to Coldplay. The Buttermarket, Shrewsbury, 6pm, 07498 966606.

SAM SWEENEY BAND A veteran of the mighty Bellowhead, the fiddler with the Midas touch. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm, 01584 878141.

THE BON JOVI EXPERIENCE Celebrating 30 years on the road, get ready to rock your way through an unforgettable journey with the only show to be endorsed by Jon Bon Jovi himself! The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

Sat 9 March THE HEY YAHS Hereford’s favourite party band, playing their spirited combination of medleys, mashups and a mix of your all-time favourite hits. The Courtyard, Hereford, 8pm, 01432 340555.

MANOR HEIGHTS + LOBSTER Albert’s Shed, Shrewsbury, 9pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk

Sat 9 March THE CO-STARS The Foundry, Bell Lane, Brecon, 7pm, www.thefoundrybrecon.co.uk KEITH JAMES ‘Yusuf - Cat Stevens’. Sound & Art at St Swithun’s, Church St, Worcester, 8pm, www.worcesterswithuns.org BLOCKBUSTER LIVE Glam rock show. The Buttermarket, Shrewsbury, 6pm, 07498 966606.

THE MADHOUSE BAND Classic covers and awesome originals.

Black Swan, Leominster, 8.30pm.

THE GEORGE MICHAEL LEGACY Wayne Dilks pays homage to the late pop phenomenon. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £29.50, 01743 281281.

MARTIN SIMPSON West Malvern Social Club, 145 West Malvern Rd, Malvern, 8pm, 07974 725374.

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

MUSIC IN NEW RADNOR Featuring students from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama.

New Radnor Community Hall, Hall Lane, New Radnor, 7.30pm, £15, under 14s £3, 01544 350746.

BRECON WOMEN FESTIVAL PARTY With Slipped Disco plus guest DJ Gini Wade. The Muse, Old Museum, Brecon, 7.30pm, 07791 654799.

SEVEN WONDERS Fleetwood Mac tribute. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm, 01584 878141.

MARCH OF THE MODS Featuring The Fabulous Bordellos, Johnny Boy Pryers, The James Bros, Revolution, Kerry Young, Kev Thursfield, DJs and more artists.

Casey’s Venue, Donnington, Telford, 2pm till late, £10, 01952 606588.

GAZ HUGHES QUARTET Showcasing original compositions, blending heritage with a modern twist to create a captivating soundscape that strikes the perfect balance between tradition and innovation. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £23, under 22s, £12, 01743 234970. Shrewsbury Jazz Network.

MICHAEL MCGOLDRICK, JOHN MCCUSKER & JOHN DOYLE Top class folk songs, tunes and charming bonhomie. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £24, 01743 281281.

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FOLK IN THE FOYER Featuring The Salts. With support from The Vegan Vampires. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, £12, 01885 488575.

LEGENDS OF MOTOWN A high-energy show packed with all of Motown’s biggest hits. The Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7.30pm, £19.50, 07967 517125.

Sun 10 March GOAT MAN & THE MOTH Albert’s Shed, Shrewsbury, 6pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk PRESS GANGERS Shanty band. A lot of shanty, a bit of Irish! Oxford Arms Barn, Duke St, Kington, 1pm-4pm. Hot food available, refreshments, bar, free entry, collection for RNLI Lifeboats.

SONS OF DELTA The Richmond Club, Edgar St, Hereford, 3.15pm, 01432 356529.

LAS VEGAS LIVE With the Rat Pack Show. The Buttermarket, Shrewsbury, 5pm, 07498 966606.

Tues 12 March WEIRDSHIRE GIG Featuring Raymond Macdonald (jazz improv) and Rushes/esp. The Victory, St Owen’s St, Hereford, £10/£5.

MUSIC QUIZ Jam Factory, Widemarsh St, Hereford, 8pm, £2 entry.

BRECON JAZZ CLUB Featuring The Starlings Quartet. Jazz, Latin and funk. The Muse, Brecon, 8pm, www.breconjazz.org

Wed 13 March ALBERT’S SONGWRITERS SHOWCASE Albert’s Shed, Shrewsbury, 8.30pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk

BATTLE OF THE BANDS Round 1. Jam Factory, Widemarsh St, Hereford, 9pm.

SHIRE FOLK Featuring Heather Ferrier. Ludlow Distillery, Ludlow Farm Shop Unit 1 & 2, Bromfield, Ludlow, 8pm, £10, www.shirefolk.co.uk CORN EXCHANGE JAZZ CLUB Featuring The Ollie Weston Quartet.

Corn Exchange, 8 High St, Ross-onWye, £10, 01989 763174.

WELSHPOOL MUSIC CLUB Featuring The Lavare String Quartet.

Welshpool Methodist Church, 7.30pm, £15, students £5, 01938 811010, www.welshpoolmusicclub.com THAT’LL BE THE DAY Celebrating the most iconic moments in music and comedy from the 50s to the 80s. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £29.50/£26, 01743 281281.

Fri 15 March JOHN BRAMWELLS & THE FULL HARMONIC TRIO Marking the release of the sophomore album, ‘The Light Fantastic’. With Dave Fidler supporting. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm, 01584 878141.

HOPS & HARES Folk band. Jam Factory, Widemarsh St, Hereford, 4pm.

OPEN MIC Hosted by Mark Richards. The Rose & Crown, Ludlow, 8pm. Please pre-book your slot, email markianrichards@ hotmail.com THE ALL TONES Gordon Bennetts Bar, Hereford, 9pm, free, 01432 360250.

EASTER BINGO Wyeside, Builth Wells, 11am - 12.30pm, tea/coffee from 10.45am. Warm space free event, 01982 552555.

CHRIS GREVE DUO Irish Night with Irish stew and soda bread. Corn Exchange, 8 High St, Ross-on-Wye, 7pm, £14, 01989 763174.

OPEN MIC Jam Factory, Widemarsh St, Hereford, 8pm.

THE JUNE COLLINS BAND Albert’s Shed, Shrewsbury, 9pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk

VO FLETCHER & PHIL BOND Guitar and piano. Nori’s Cafe, Leominster, 7.15pm, £26 includes meal.

Please book in advance, noriscafe@yahoo.com

UNIVERSAL TRANSLATORS The Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford.

MARTIN SIMPSON Acoustic and slide guitarist. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, 01873 850805.

Thurs 14 March ROLLING CLONES Tribute to the Rolling Stones.

The Buttermarket, Shrewsbury, 6.30pm, 07498 966606.

HAY MUSIC Featuring The Mikeleiz-Zucchi Duo. From Pretorius to Piazzolla, a varied programme from this accordion and saxophone duo. The Castle, Hay-on-Wye, 7.30pm, £17.50, under 25s £8, www.haymusic.org SHIRE FOLK Featuring Heather Ferrier. The Jam Factory, Widemarsh St, Hereford, 8pm, free, but please book, www.shirefolk. co.uk

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Fri 15 March PISKEY LED Folk band for St Patrick’s Day. Jam Factory, Widemarsh St, Hereford, 9pm.

MR BLUES The Foundry, Bell Lane, Brecon, 7pm, www.thefoundrybrecon.co.uk THREE LEGG’D MARE + THE HILLBILLIES The Lost Arc, Rhayader, 7.30pm, 01597 811226.

CAPTAIN ACCIDENT AND THE DISASTERS The Muse, Old Museum, Brecon, 7.30pm,£10 in advance, 07791 654799.

MORTALLICA The Buttermarket, Shrewsbury, 6.30pm, 07498 966606.

MARTHA TILSTON BBC Best Newcomer. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £18.50, 01743 281281.

OWEN MONEY’S JUKEBOX HEROES TOUR Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7pm, 01873 850805.

Sat 16 March CRAVEN ARMS BIG BAND Classics from the golden era of swing bands through to the 21st centry James Bond blockbusters. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm, 01584 878141.

SHIRE FOLK Featuring Heather Ferrier. Violets Tea Room, Waterloo House, Waterloo Terrace, Bridgnorth, 8pm, £10, www.shirefolk.co.uk RUBBLE Gordon Bennetts Bar, Hereford, 9pm, free, 01432 360250.

HAY MUSIC Featuring The Mikeleiz-Zucchi Duo. A relaxed tango-based evening with accordion and saxophone. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £12, under 25s £6, www.haymusic.org RWCMD CHAMBER WINDS Wind students from the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama will play Mozart’s Serenade in B flat and Dvorak’s Serenade for Winds in D minor. Leominster Priory, 7.30pm, £14, students £7, 01568 616460.

KINGTON CHORAL SOCIETY Programme - Durufle Requiem, Faure Cantique de Jean Racine and Ubi Caritas. St Andrew’s Church, Presteigne, 3pm, £12, under 18s free, from The Salty Dog, Presteigne, Border Bean, Kington, Tower House Gallery, Knighton, www.kingtonchoral.org.uk

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CHRIS WOOD West Malvern Social Club, 145 West Malvern Rd, Malvern, 8pm, 07974 725374.

CLUN VALLEY JAZZ Featuring Andrew Baker.

SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, www.clunvalleyjazz.com MARCHES CHOIR AND SINFONIA 60 strong choir, four professional soloists and orchestra perform Dvorak’s ‘Stabat Mater’, alongside ‘Song of the Moon’, plus two Slavonic Dances.

St John’s Church, Bishop’s Castle, 7.30pm, £15, students free, 07806 433394 or online from TicketSource or on the door.

SOLAR MOHICANS Albert’s Shed, Shrewsbury, 9pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk CLUB NIGHT The Foundry, Bell Lane, Brecon, 8pm, www.thefoundrybrecon.co.uk BONGO’S BINGO St Patrick’s Day special.

The Buttermarket, Shrewsbury, 5pm, 07498 966606.

HEREFORD CHORAL SOCIETY ‘Mathias and Dvorak’. Programme includes This Worlde’s Joie and Te Deum. Featuring Eleanor Dennis, soprano; James Oxley, tenor; Malachy Frame, bass and Hereford Sinfonia.

Hereford Cathedral, 7.30pm, £10, www.herefordchoralsociety.org JAMES DELARRE & SAUL ROSE In concert. The Town Hall, Bishop’s Castle, 8pm, £16, 01588 630023, www.ticketsource.co.uk/BCTH

Sun 17 March BANJAXXED Performing Irish folk music for St Patrick’s Day. Traditional pub grub menue served from 6pm. The Oak Inn, Staplow, 01531 640954.

TUNE & STEP SESSION Monkland Arms, Monkland, near Leominster.

PETER WILLIAMS AND DANE PREECE ‘Over the Hills and Far Away’. A piano recital of poetry and music. Programme includes Chopin, Debussy, TS Eliot, Robert Frost and more. In support of the charity, Dementia Matters Here.

Leominster Priory, £15, 01568 616460.

THE WHISKEY RIVER BOYS Tiny Rebel Brewery, Rogerstone, Newport, 6pm.

Mon 18 March FOLK CAFE AT BILL’S KITCHEN Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7pm, £25 music and meal, £10 just music, 01584 878141/meals 01584 877956.

Tues 19 March CERYS HAFANA A composer and multi-instrumentalist who mangles, mutates and transforms traditional music. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.45pm, 01432 340555.

Wed 20 March ALBERT’S SHONGWRITERS SHOWCASE Albert’s Shed, Shrewsbury, 8.30pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk AMERICANA SESSION Monkland Arms, Monkland.

JAM ON TOAST Open jam night, all musicians welcome.

Jam Factory, Widemarsh St, Hereford, 8pm.

FIDDLEBOP Live rehearsal.The Foundry, Bell Lane, Brecon, 7.30pm, www.thefoundrybrecon.co.uk BASKERY + CHRISTIE Albert’s Shed, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk MICHAEL MCGOLDRICK, JOHN MCCUSKER & JOHN DOYLE Folk. The Regal, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm, 01584 811442.

Thurs 21 March UK PINK FLOYD EXPERIENCE The Buttermarket, Shrewsbury, 6pm, 07498 966606.

BATTLE OF THE BANDS Round 2. Jam Factory, Widemarsh St, Hereford, 9pm.

ALICEISSLEEPING Albert’s Shed, Shrewsbury, 6pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk LIONEL Lionel Richie tribute performed by Malcolm Pitt. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, 01873 850805.

Fri 22 March GARETH BONELLO ‘The Gentle Good’. Live Welsh folk music. Oriel Davies Gallery, Newtown, 6.30pm, free, but please book online www.orieldavies.org or 01686 625041.

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

MOJAM Pop, rock, country, folk covers duo.

LOST - Live at the Old Street Tavern, 2-4 Old St, Ludlow, 8pm.

SWING FROM PARIS Parisian-flavoured jazz and gypsy swing. Linton Village Hall, 7.30pm, £15 from www.swingfromparis.co.uk THE DELLA GRANTS Decade Tour. Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 8pm, 01531 632250.

DANIEL KEMISH The Foundry, Bell Lane, Brecon, 7pm, www.thefoundrybrecon.co.uk

HAIG + THE FIENDS Albert’s Shed, Shrewsbury, 9pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk

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

THE FABULOUS BORDELLOS The Old Lion Inn, Cleobury Mortimer, 9pm, free.

JOHNNY 2 BAD UB40 8-piece live tribute band.

The Buttermarket, Shrewsbury, 6pm, 07498 966606.

THE CLASSIC BLUES SHOW This six-piece band of experienced musicians has roots - and branches and leaves too - all firmly anchored in the blues. Celebrating the music of Clapton, Hendrix, BB King and more.

The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 8.30pm, £12.50, 01743 234970.

FORBIDDEN NIGHTS As seen on Britain’s Got Talent. One of the best male variety shows in Europe.

Pavilion, Llandrindod Wells, 6.45pm, £28.05, www.pavilionmidwales.org.uk THE RONALDOS The Buttermarket, Shrewsbury, 8.30pm, 07498 966606.

JOIN THE DOTS, THE POLKA DOTS Take three beautifully blended voices, arrange a collection of original and cover swing songs, add sharp dance routines and you have The Polka Dots!

Silvester Horne Institute, Church Stretton, 7.30pm, £16/£8, 01694 720132. Arts Alive.

Sat 23 March UB40 ONE Tribute. The Left Bank Village, Hereford, 7.30pm, £10, 01432 357753, www.theleftbankvillage.co.uk

CEILIDH With Bandamania and Sue Harris.

Newcastle Community Centre, SY7 8QN, 7.30pm, bar, £8, children free, 01547 510664 or email bobby@bobbybritnell.co.uk THE CRIPPLED HILLBILLIES The Foundry, Bell Lane, Brecon, 7pm, www.thefoundrybrecon.co.uk DOYENNE OF AVANT FOLK Alison Cotton supported by Elizabeth Still (Haress) performing in The Music Room, Gregynog Hall, near Newtown, 7.30pm, £12, 01686 650224, www.wegottickets.com THE FORFEITS Gordon Bennetts Bar, Hereford, 9pm, free, 01432 360250.

SHREWSBURY CHORAL With celebrated pianist Yuxuan Zhao performing Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No 1, accompanied by Shrewsbury Sinfonia. Shrewsbury Abbey, 7.30pm, 01743 232236.

HOME OF THE FREE Presents a gig with Jakey Boy Hughes and Jessica Rising. A night of original songs and classy interpretations in the country-folk genre. Presteigne Assembly Rooms, 8pm, £12, under 25s £8 (limited tickets), www.midbortarts. com TOM BALL Multi-instrumentalist. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £29.50, 01743 281281.

THE STORY OF GUITAR HEROES Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £27, 01600 772467.

MADE IN TENNESSEE A night of country music. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, 01873 850805.

HEREFORD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Holy Trinity Church, Whitecross Rd, Hereford, 3pm, 01684 540870.

JOIN THE DOTS, THE POLKA DOTS See 22 March for details. Cawley Hall, Eye, 7.30pm, £12/£6/£30, www.artsalive.co.uk

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Sat 23 March JOHN KIRKPATRICK In concert. The Town Hall, Bishop’s Castle, 8pm, £14, 01588 630023, www.ticketsource.co.uk/BCTH

Sun 24 March THE WHISKEY RIVER BOYS The Grape Vaults, Broad St, Leominster, 3-6pm, free.

RICHARD SHINDELL Shindell has inhabited a Zen Buddhist monastrey, busked the streets of Paris, opened for Joan Baez and collaborated with Grammy-winner Larry Campbell. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 7.45pm, £16, 01743 234970.

Tues 26 March UN-PLUGGED ACOUSTIC JAM Oilnightlong, 18 Castle St, Shrewsbury, 8.30pm, 01743 384261.

A CELEBRATION OF THE LIFE & WORKS OF ELLA MARY LEATHER Stitched Atlas Folk have invited The Ella Marys, Annie Jones, Leominster Community Choir and Jenny Pipes to pay tribute to the work of Ella Mary Leather (born 1874, 150th anniversary).

Monkland Village Hall, 7-9pm, there will be a Hop Pickers supper and a cash bar. Tickets from www.eventbrite.co.uk ST JOHN PASSION JS Bach’s sublime masterpiece.

Performed by the Cathedral Choir, Marches Baroque and a distinguished line-up of soloists. Hereford Cathedral, 7.30pm, £25, £18, £10 from the Cathedral Shop, 01432 374210 or www.herefordcathedral.org

Wed 27 March CHARITY QUIZ NIGHT The Foundry, Bell Lane, Brecon, 8pm, www.thefoundrybrecon.co.uk OPEN MIC Jam Factory, Widemarsh St, Hereford, 8pm.

ALBERT’S SONGWRITERS SHOWCASE Albert’s Shed, Shrewsbury, 8.30pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk THE OVERTONES Best known for their exquisite vocals and pitch perfect harmonies. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £32/£29, 01743 281281.

Thurs 28 March QUIZ Every team gets a free homemade pizza, raffle and more. The Balance Inn, Luston, 8pm, £2, with all proceeds going to charity, 01568 616801.

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THE FANDANGOS AND TIVERTONS Jam Factory, Widemarsh St, Hereford, 9pm.

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

CLUN ACOUSTIC SESSION The Sun Inn, Clun.

LORD IRVING Alternative and vintage inspired covers and original music. Hereford Beer House, 65 West St, Hereford, 7.30pm, free entry, www.herefordbeerhouse. co.uk

MAGIC OF MOTOWN A live concert spectacular. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £32, 01743 281281.

Fri 29 March SAM & THE HOTRODS Bouncy, catchy indie pop raising money for the swimming pool. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 7.30pm, £12, students £6, 01588 630321.

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

UNTAMED SHREWS Albert’s Shed, Shrewsbury, 9pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk THE PEREGRINE QUARTET Perform Haydn’s Seven Last Words of Christ on the Cross. St Edward’s Church, Knighton, 1pm, free, 07863 104275.

RUBBLE The Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford.

FLEETWOOD SHACK The Foundry, Bell Lane, Brecon, 7pm, www.thefoundrybrecon.co.uk SHOW OF HANDS Full Circle Part II: Show of Hands Return to their Roots. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm, 01584 878141.

WE ARE BOUNCE Under 18s event. The Buttermarket, Shrewsbury, 5pm, 07498 966606.

ULTIMATE BLINK 182 Dedicated to pop-punk legends, Blink 182. The Buttermarket, Shrewsbury, 6pm, 07498 966606.

THE BOHEMIANS Queen tribute. The Regal, Tenbury Wells, 7pm, 01584 811442.

Sat 30 March LEGEND Bob Marley tribute. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £20, 01600 772467.

BONGO’S BINGO The Buttermarket, Shrewsbury, 5pm, 07498 966606.

BAU CAT The Foundry, Bell Lane, Brecon, 7pm, www.thefoundrybrecon.co.uk EASTER FAMILY RAVE Another egg-cellent party full of bubbles and balloons! Suitable for all ages.

The Courtyard, Hereford, 11am-12pm & 2pm-3pm, £6, 01432 340555.

JACK BRETT AND RED MADOG (Playing from 11.30am-2pm). Easter Garden Fair, art exhibition with live music. Cottage Herbery, plants, gardenalia, vintage and bric-a-brack, cafe refreshments. Aardvark Bookshop and Cafe, 10am-3pm, 01547 530744.

TWO PUSH CHARLIE Gordon Bennetts Bar, Hereford, 9pm, free, 01432 360250.

THE CHICAGO BLUES BROTHERS Jake and Elwood talk you to all the music capitals of the USA, with the very best in rhythm and blues, soul, country and Motown. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £29.50, 01743 281281.

FULL OF THE JOYS OF SWING Hereford Big Band presents a showcase of numbers from the latter half of the 20th century, featuring vocalists Tim Brown and Nicole Warfield. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

Sun 31 March SONIC BOOM BAND Albert’s Shed, Shrewsbury, 9pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk LEE OWEN Supper club event. Tradtitional pub grub served from 6pm. The Oak Inn, Staplow, 5-8pm, 01531 640954.

RAYMOR Vaga Tavern, Hereford, 6-8pm.

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

THE WHISKEY RIVER BOYS Tiny Rebel Brewery, Rogerstone, Newport, 6pm.

SOUTHERN COMPANION Celebrating the music of Chris Stapleton. The Buttermarket, Shrewsbury, 6pm, 07498 966606.

APRIL Mon 1 April CIDER CITY JAZZMEN The Barrels, St Owen St, Hereford.

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

EASTER MONDAY ORGAN CONCERT Hereford Cathedral, 1.15pm, free with a retiring collection.

Fri 5 April

Tues 2 April

DS:UK The definitive tribute show to Dire Straits. Clun Memorial Hall, doors open 7.15pm, music starts 8.15pm, £18 from Spar, Bright Flowers, The White Horse and The Maltings or online from www.

WeGotTickets.co.uk Drinks available to purchase from the bar.

SIMPLE MINDS QUIZ A combination of mangled music, video clips and good old fashioned brain teasers. Teams of 3-6, £2 per person.

Oilnightlong, 18 Castle St, Shrewsbury, 7pm, 01743 384261.

Wed 3 April CHARITY QUIZ Beer In Hand, Eign St, Hereford, 8pm, £2 per player, maximum 6 per team.

07543 327548.

ALBERT’S SONGWRITERS SHOWCASE Albert’s Shed, Shrewsbury, 8.30pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk

Thurs 4 April WEIRDSHIRE GIG Featuring Johnny Campbell (trad folk) and Mark K Stevenson. The Victory, St Owen’s St, Hereford, £10/£5.

THE BOHEMIANS Featuring Queen’s classic songs.

Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, 01873 850805.

CALL OF THE KRAKEN Albert’s Shed, Shrewsbury, 9pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk

GUNS 2 ROSES The Buttermarket, Shrewsbury, 6pm, 07498 966606.

Sat 6 April LOVE DISTRACTION Human League’s greatest hits and 80s party. The Buttermarket, Shrewsbury, 4pm, 07498 966606.

SPRING SPECTACULAR MUSICAL CONCERT Featuring Knighton Town Silver Band and Rhayader Male Voice Choir.

Knighton Community Centre, 6.30, £10, children free, bar and refreshments, details found on the K&DCC Facebook/ website pages.

GOULD PIANO TRIO With Robert Plane, clarinet.

Programme includes Beethoven, Walter Rabi and Dvorak. Hellens Manor, Much Marcle, near Ledbury, 7.30pm, £20, students free, www.hellensmanor.com

GRANT PRITCHARD BLUES BAND Albert’s Shed, Shrewsbury, 9pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk ARRIVAL The hits of ABBA. The Hafren, Newtown, 7.30pm, £28, 01686 948100.

Sun 7 April CHORAL EVENSONG Leominster Priory, 6pm.

THE WHISKEY RIVER BOYS ‘Honky-Tonk Central’. The Bell Inn, Redbrook, near Monmouth, 4pm, free.

Music Workshops

Sat 2 March CHORISTER OPEN MORNING Offering an opportunity for children aged 6-9 a unique musical education.

Hereford Cathedral, 10am-11.15am, free, but places are limited, so booking essential, email organist@herefordcathedral.org Sun 3 March ADULT TAIKO TASTER SESSION Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 10.30am, ursula.taiko@gmail.com Sat 9 March A DAY WITH WILL POUND Morning - Intermediate/advance melodeon workshop. Afternoon - beginner/ improver harmonica workshop. Evening concert, lunchtime/tea session. Church Barn, Bishop’s Castle, £50 all day, www.tradartsupport.org.uk

AT CLUN MEMORIAL HALL Tickets: £18 from: SPAR, Bright Flowers, The White Horse and The Maltings online from WeGotTickets.co.uk (see above)

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Sat 9 March FIDDLES IN HARMONY Fiddle workshop with tutor Kitty Greenwood. Playing traditional tunes with original harmony parts especially composed for folk fiddle players. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, meet in the cafe 10.20am, workshop 11am-12.45pm, £18 per session including pdf sheet music, email folkfiddleteacher@gmail.com Sat 9 March SING FOR FUN! ‘Faure Requiem’. Workshop for all singers. Broadlands School Hall, Broadland Drive, Hereford, HR1 1HY, 9.30am registration, sing from 10am-1pm, £20 including score hire and refreshments, under 25s free, www.herefordchoralsociety.org Sat 16 March & Sat 20 April THE PIANO HUB Are you an amateur pianist? Would you like to play the Bechstein Grand Piano at The Hub in New Radnor? All standards a chance to play in an informal, relaxed and supportive environment, whether you prefer to play solo, duets or accompany. The Hub, The Old School, New Radnor. Suggested donation £3 per session, contact 01547 560874 if interested.

Sat 20 April CHORAL WORKSHOP ‘Requeim’ (in German) with Kington Choral, MD Rob Evans.

Weobley Village Hall, 10am-4.30pm, £20 includes score hire. Tickets/enquiries www.trybooking.com April & MayTREVOR HEAD TRAINING IN MUSICAL INSTRUMENT REPAIR 2 - 5 April - Brass Repair ‘Skills coninuation’ Course, 4 days, £968. 8 - 13 April - Woodwind Repair Foundation Course, 6 days, £1380. 4 - 6 May - Just Trombone Slides - slide repaire and re-alignment, £745. 27 - 31 March - Woodwind Instrument Repair Course, ‘Skills continuation’ course, £1180. Llangunllo. 07971 083089, email trevorhead@ btinternet.com First Sunday of the month SING FOR THE SEASONS Relaxed, friendly, ‘natural voice’ harmony with Sarah Rowe.

Learn and sing glorious songs from around the world. All experience levels welcome, no auditions or performances.

Putley Parish Hall, 6.30-8.30pm. £7.50, refreshments included, cash/card on door. BOOKING REQUIRED Email singfortheseasons@btinternet.com Mondays, term time only THE MERE SINGERS An open-access mixed voice, adult choir singing original and traditional acapella songs. No need to read music. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, details email Mary Keith maryskeith@aol.com Mondays CRAVEN ARMS MALE VOICE CHOIR All ages welcome singing a broad repertoire of traditional and modern songs. Practice at The Craven Arms Community Centre, 7.30pm. Martin on 01694 722500.

Mondays, term time only LIVE WIRE MUSIC MONDAYS An opportunity to play songs with other musicians who are just starting out. Explore creating your own musical parts all the way from a riff to a whole song. Rehearse covers.

Ages 11-21. Close House, Hereford, 4-6pm.

Email lisa@encore-enterprises.com Monday BRECON TOWN BAND REHEARSALS Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7pm, 07779 390954.

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

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

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

Monday CORVEDALE CHOIR Community choir led by Ros Crouch. Diddlebury Village Hall 7.30-9.30pm. 01584 547385 or ros.crouch@ gmail.com Monday ADULT CHOIR WITH LG DANCE The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm-8.25pm, £26 per month, 01432 340555.

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

Monday REGAL COMMUNITY CHOIR All abilities and adults of all ages welcome. Singing popular and traditional songs, led by Pete Thorogood. Regal, Tenbury Wells, 6-7pm, £5 per session, wwwregaltenbury.co.uk Tuesday BLUE HILLS CHOIR Small daytime choir singing classical music led by Ros Crouch. Diddlebury Village Hall 10-12noon. 01584 547385 or ros.crouch@ gmail.com Tuesday DOLAU MIXTURES Mixed choir. Dolau Community Hall, Llandrindod Wells, 8pm, 01597 851427.

Tuesday LUNCHTIME UPLIFT SINGING SESSIONS Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 12pm-1.30pm, £6.50/£6, 07723 016837.

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

Tuesdays term time only LIVEWIRE SESSIONS Hereford Town Hall, 5-7pm. A drop-in for anybody interested in music. Whether you’ve never picked up an instrument before or classically trained or not. Explore different song/lyric writing methods, a take on covers, music production, rap, development & recording. Ages 11-21.

Information email lisa@encore-enterprises.com Tuesday WHITTON VOICES Mixed community choir.

Traditional, world and original songs. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 7.30pm. Call Sue Harris 01547 550158.

Wednesday VETERANS MILITARY CHOIR The Courtyard, Hereford, 10am-11am, free, booking required, jlowry@ encore-enterprises.com Wednesday LUDLOW LARKS COMMUNITY CHOIR Led by Polly Bolton. Songs from around the world.

Ludlow Women’s Centre, 7.30pm-9pm. 01584 823604 or info@oak-barn.co.uk or www.jollypages.co.uk/larks Wednesday ROCKSPRING COMMUNITY CHOIR Rockspring Community Centre, Ludlow. 01584 529053.

Wednesdays (online session only) SINGING FOR LUNG HEALTH GROUP Specifically for people who suffer from progressive lung diseases, these sessions help you breathe better, reduce stress and have fun. Online session only.

11am, email lisa@encore-enterprises.com for information.

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

Sue Harris 01547 550158.

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

Thursday (Term time) MUSIC TOTS LUDLOW Music activities for children aged 0-4 years. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 9.30am-10.15am for 0-2 year olds.

10.45am-11.30am for 2-4 year olds, £5 per session.

Contact Gersom 07531 120951.

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

Thursday BELLA A CAPPELLA All-female 4-part close harmony singing group. Oscars, Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7.15-9.45pm, email aimoevo@hotmail.co.uk Thursday CANTORION LLANDRINDOD A non auditioned mixed voice choir early and classical music. Rehearsals currently in Holy Trinity Church, Llandrindod Wells.

7.30pm-9.15pm. www.cantorion-llandrindod.org 01597 810601 Thursday EDGE CHAMBER CHOIR Auditioned chamber choir led by Ros Crouch, Ludlow Methodist Church, 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Contact Ros Crouch ros.crouch@gmail.com Thursday PRESTEIGNE POP CHOIR Contact John Hymas for details: 07969 440183, john@johnhymas.com First Thursdays BLACK HILL TUNE CLUB 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 12 years ago with 25+ mixed voices. Rehearsing at Little Hereford Village Hall, 7.30pm- 9.15pm. Subscriptions £3.50 per session paid termly, first trial session free. Broad repertoire (usually 3 & 4 parts) – all welcome. Info: term dates etc: lhvoices.wix.com/ home Facebook: @LittleHerefordVoices Friday SINGING FOR HEALTH AND HAPPINESS The Courtyard, Hereford, 2-3pm, £5 per session, pay on door (cash), 01432 340555.

Friday BUZZY BEATS! A fun morning for the under 5s.

The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 10.30am-11.30am, £7, 01743 234970.

Friday CRAVEN ARMS SAMBA CIRCLE Craven Arms Community Centre.10.30am - 11.15am.

Regularly during term time with some holiday sessions. Join our friendly group to learn traditional djembe rhythms from Africa and samba rhythms from Brazil - Adults £5 (children accompanying their parents can join in with holiday sessions - £1, second child free). Enquiries carol@mkgriffs.plus.com Friday FAMILY MUSIC MAKERS For parents and toddlers 12.30-2pm, £4 per adult and child pair, under 1s free.

Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.

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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 GREY WOLF is a 4-piece, well established, popular Americana/ Old-time folk band from the Welsh Marches.

We play banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin, dulcimer and double bass alongside fine vocal harmony singing. The band has headlined several of the UK’s Old Time Music and Dance Festivals, performed on radio, at folk clubs, festivals, private parties and has featured at music and literary venues throughout the UK. Traditional, thoughtful and very entertaining, we are renowned for the rapport that we establish with our audiences. WEB : greywolffolk.com Contact : Jim 01584 810000. Email banjojim.allen@gmail. com HOT CLIMATE Ultimate party band, best 6-piece line up ever. For top musical entertainment at your party/ wedding/festival or corporate function. Book now!

New footage on www.hotclimate.co.uk. Contact Charlie 01568 613895 or mobile 07702 528088 anytime!

LITTLE RUMBA This is a band that will entertain and delight any audience that has its wits about it and has an ear for beautiful melodies infectious beats and songs that tell stories.

From Winchcombe Live “Absolutely fantastic evening from you guys tonight. We had so many positive comments from the audience; very gratifying! Great musical talent, great humour, variety, and warmth of performance.”

Contact Jacqui Savage 07966 943314 Email – jaxbass.xs@btinternet.com http://www.littlerumba.com THE LUDLOW JAZZ COLLECTIVE Local Quartet/Quintet with singer if required, playing smooth sounds of well-known standards, Latin and blues.

Available for all types of events and celebrations.

Contact Paul Brooks 07980 822014. pppbrooks@gmail. com 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

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be with Tim calling and playing. Ideal for parties, weddings, fund-raising events, festivals, shows, pubs, restaurants, etc. Scottish, Irish and French-themed specialities (Timoléon pour vos soirées francaises). For more info call Tim on 01743 719438, 07835 928069, or Rich on 07594 636828. Email: tim@melomanics.co.uk Website: www.melomanics.co.uk NICK AND JANE – The Poptastic duo bring you the greatest hits of the 60’s, 70’s and more. Great harmonies and infectious enthusiasm to make your event a memorable success. Perfect for parties, pubs, festivals and weddings. Facebook @nickandjane email: nickandjaneH@gmail.com or call Jane on 07512 368433.

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

THE RAGTIME JUG ORCHESTRA A roots string-band duo recreating the sounds of the early 20th century America, playing a good-time mix of blues, skiffle and Americana music. We like to get audiences involved!

Available for festival, events, parties, folk clubs, pubs and bars; performance presentations and workshops for all occasions too. Contact: John; 07751 829109. Web: www.ragtimejug.co.uk Email: info@ragtimejug.co.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ragtimejugorchestra RHYTHM THIEVES Funky, folky and fun. Firm favourites at festivals, pubs, parties and events around the Midlands and beyond, Rhythm Thieves are a lively must-see band who deliver an unforgettable and highly entertaining night out. “Full of fire and enthusiasm” Mike Harding, BBC Radio 2 “Great, super, lovely - our resident band” Genevieve Tudor. BBC Radio Midlands Folk Show.

“If they don’t make you smile, you’re probably dead.”

Wheaton Aston Folk Festival Tel: 01568 770 134, e-mail rhythmthieves@hotmail.com SILVER BRANCH (Ceilidh and Concert Band).

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

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

SIMON THE PIPER Simon is a full-time, professional Highland Piper and he has been playing for over 20 years.

He is the appointed Civic Piper to the City of Herefordpossibly the only civic bagpiper in the UK and is also the Pipe Sargeant for the Henllys Pipes and Drums in South Wales. Simon has performed at many high-profile functions in and around Herefordshire and these include the opening ceremony for the Knife Angel’s visit to Hereford Cathedral in 2021 and recently appeared on TV piping around the county for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Simon specialises in funerals and ceremonial occasions as well as many other events and is a very well-known piper in the West Midlands and South Wales. References can be supplied and Public Liabilty Insurance is also held by Simon. 07791045831 email simonthepiper@hotmail.com

VENUES SIR DANCELOT 4/5 piece ceilidh/twmpath band with caller. Far and away the best exponents of traditional dance music of the British Isles and beyond for miles around and leagues beneath. Concertina, mandolin, fiddles, whistles, cittern, jews harp... Available for weddings, parties and public events. For information and bookings, contact: Matt 01686 412 753 or 07843 440 789. www.sirdancelot.co.uk THE CARDBOARD BOX THIEVES A three piece music band based in Builth Wells. Songs accompanied by accordion, banjo and guitar. Let us entertain you with a selection of our own songs handcrafted and presented as musical stories. 07966 401731. See more on https://facebook.com/CBThieves THE CHERRYSTONES are Aly (whistles, flute, accordion, vocals), Matt (bass, foot drum, vocals) and Dave (guitar, bouzouki, mandolin, vocals) who bring you a mix of original and traditional folk songs and tunes. From thoughtful, well-crafted songs to infectious uptempo Irish whistle tunes, we will warm your heart and stir your souls and soles! Contact : Dave 07817 220016, dgand2@btinternet.com. Find us here Facebook.com The Cherrystones. Website coming soon!

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

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. Available for weddings, parties and functions. For information and booking contact Tracey 07547188402 or Liz 07807 531151. 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

Band Directory ONLY £45 FOR THE WHOLE YEAR

Just post the details of your band (around 40 words) with a cheque for £45 payable to Broad Sheep and post to: The Fred Bulmer Centre, Wall St, Hereford, HR4 9HP just call Clare on 07786 131159 or email: info@broadsheep.com DON’T FORGET... if you have any gigs in the area, email/phone by the 15th of the preceding month for FREE LISTINGS.

ALBERT HALL, Ithon Rd, Llandrindod Wells 0300 102 4255 ASSEMBLY ROOMS, Mill Street, Ludlow 01584 878141 BARRELS, St Owen Street, Hereford 01432 274968 BASKERVILLE ARMS, Clyro, near Hay-on-Wye 01497 820670.

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

BELL HOTEL, Commercial St, Newtown 01686 625540 BELL INN, Etnam St, Leominster 01568 616811 THE BRIDGE HOTEL, Tenbury Wells 01584 810434 THE BRIDGE, Ludlow 01584 872963 BLACK LION, Bridge St, Hereford, 01432 266000 BOROUGH THEATRE, Abergavenny 01873 850805 CARAD, East St, Rhayader, 01597 810192 CENTRE CELF, Tremont Rd, Llandrindod Wells 01597 822777 CHARLTON ARMS, Ludlow, 01584 872813 THE CLIFFE AT DINHAM, Ludlow 01584 872063 CONQUEST THEATRE, Bromyard, 01885 488575 THE COURTYARD, Edgar St, Hereford. 01432 340555 THE DUKES ARMS, Presteigne 01544 267318 DUN COW, Shrewsbury 01743 356408 THE EXCHANGE, Newtown 01686 621814.

THE GLOBE AT HAY, Hay-on-Wye 01497 821762 THE GOLDEN CROSS INN, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford 01432 880274.

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

GRAPE VAULTS, Broad St, Leominster 01568 611404.

THE HARP INN, Glasbury-on-Wye 01497 847373 THE HERDSMAN, Widemarsh St, Hereford, 01432 277330 HOPE & ANCHOR, Rope Walk, Wye St, Ross-on-Wye. 01989 563003.

HUNDRED HOUSE INN, Purslow, 01588 660541 KNIGHTON & DISTRICT COMMUNITY CENTRE, Knighton 07751 221487.

LEFT BANK, Bridge St, Hereford 01432357753 LICHFIELD VAULTS, Church St, Hereford. 01432 266821 LION BALLROOM, Broad St, Leominster. 01568 612277 LUDLOW BREWING COMPANY, The Railway Shed, Ludlow 01584 873291 MARKET THEATRE, Ledbury 07967 517125 THE MALTHOUSE, Ironbridge, 01952 433712 MINER’S ARMS, Priest Weston 01938 561352 NELSON INN, Ludlow 01584 872908 OAKENGATES THEATRE, Telford. 01952 619020 THE OLD MILL, High Street, Llanidloes 01686 412008 THE OXFORD ARMS, Duke St, Kington 01544 230322 PAVILION MID WALES, Llandrindod Wells 01597 258118 REGAL, Tenbury Wells 01584 811442 ROSE & CROWN, Tenbury Wells, 01584 811336 ROYAL FOUNTAIN, Cleobury Mortimer 01299 272720 THEATR BRYCHEINIOG, Canal Wharf, Brecon 01874 611622 THE HAFREN, Llanidloes Road, Newtown 01686 948100 THEATRE SEVERN, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281 THE TOWN HALL, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630023 THREE TUNS, Bishop’s Castle. 01588 638797 TOWN HALL, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630023 THE VICTORY, 88 St Owen St, Hereford 01432 274998 VOLUNTEER, Harold St, Hereford 01432 276189.

WHITEHORSE INN, The Square, Clun. 01588 640305.

WHITE SWAN, Eardisland, 01544 388577 WYESIDE ARTS CENTRE, Builth Wells, 01982 552555

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theatre Protein: May Contain Food

Wed 13 & Thurs 14 March THE WINTER’S TALE SHREWSBURY YOUTH THEATRE present Shakespeare’s striking play, a story of jealousy, loyalty and young enduring love. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £20, students £11, 01743 281281.

Thurs 14 - Sat 16 March DAD’S ARMY REGAL COMMUNITY THEATRE. The classic BBC TV comedy series of the Home Guard of Walmington-on-Sea who battle daily against the Germans and local ARP Warden Hodges. The Regal, Tenbury Wells, 7.15pm & 2.15pm on Sat, 01584 811442.

PERFORMANCE Until Sat 2 March BLACK ADDER CONQUEST PRODUCTIONS. This TV classic, created by BBC, Richard Curtis and Ben Elton, is coming to Bromyard in the form of three hilarious episodes featuring everyones favourite characters Lord Edmund Blackadder, Lord Percy, Lord Melchett, Baldrick, Queenie, Nursie and many more!

Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, 01885 488575.

Thurs 7 March THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES CRIME AND COMEDY THEATRE COMPANY as a radioplay-live on stage. A radio studio, actors ready as if for a radio broadcast, transporting the audience from Baker Street to Dartmoor. Featuring Colin Baker, Terry Molloy and Dee Sadler. The Hafren, Newtown, 7.30pm, £18/£14, 01686 948100.

Thurs 7 - Sat 9 March THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST OFF CENTRE THEATRE’s latest production is described by the author as ‘a trivial comedy for serious people’. An evening of secrets, trickery and true love. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm, £15, 01600 772467.

Fri 8 & Sat 9 March THE HEREFORD PASSION PLAY The play shares the story of Jesus’ final days, using words, music and action to tell the events. The Cathedral nave, Hereford Cathedral, 7.30pm, £8, £6 children, tickets from Cathedral shop, 01432 374210 or www.herefordcathedral.org

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Fri 15 & Sat 16 March HEREFORD COUNTY DRAMA FESTIVAL Performances of original, also tried and tested one-act plays performed by local drama groups in front of an adjudicator. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7pm, Sat 2pm & 7pm, £10 per session, 07967 517125.

Sat 16 March MARK FARRELLY’S JARMAN Derek Jarman: film-maker, painter, gardener, activist and writer who died of AIDS in 1994. This vibrant solo play brings Derek back into being for a passionate, daring reminder of the courage it takes to truly live while you’re alive. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £2-£22, 01743 234970.

Sun 17 & Wed 20 March PROTEIN: MAY CONTAIN FOOD Spend an evening watching, savouring and digesting a performance filled with dance, theatre and music as eight performers sing for their supper in a dining room that may contain food. For ages 11+. 17 March - SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 3pm, £14, students £8, group £50, 01588 630321. 20 March Stoke St Milborough Village Hall, 7.30pm, £12/£6/£30, 01584 823791. Arts Alive.

Tues 19 March ORCHESTRA CONQUEST YOUTH THEATRE. A youth orchestra practises during half term holidays in preparation for a concert. Unexpected events cause them all to interrogate their relationship with success. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 6.30pm, 01885 488575.

Wed 20 March SUSAN OF NARNIA A one-woman telling of what happens to Susan from the ‘Narnia Chronicles’ after being left alone in the ‘real’ world... the trauma, the loneliness, and having no-one to confide in... The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.45pm, 01432 340555.

Thurs 21 - Sat 23 March LEARNING TO FLY ATTIC THEATRE COMPANY. A new play by James Rowland. A story of his remarkable friendship when he was a lonely teenager with a scary old lady who lived in a spooky house on his street. 21 March - SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 7.30pm, £12.50, students £8, 01588 630321. 22 March - The Talbot Theatre, Whitchurch, 7.30pm, £12/£6/£30, 01948 660660. 23 March Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7.30pm, £15, students £9, 07967 517125. Arts Alive.

Fri 22 & Sat 23 March THREE MEN IN A BOAT Skillfully distilled from Jerome K Jerome’s comic masterpiece. Giles Shenton expertly takes the helm and pilots you through the ridiculous tale of men behaving badly. 22 March - Harley Village Hall, 7.30pm, £12, 01952 510422. 23 March - Chapel Lawn Village Hall, 7.30pm, £12/£8, 07964 710983. Arts Alive.

Sat 23 March HE SAID SHE SAID THEY SAID THE CRACKED SLIPPER COMPANY. The show comprises of six monologues delving into the defferent views and perceptions of gender today. The plays are: ‘The Handkerchief Tree’ by Estelle van Warmelo. ‘Great Savings’ by Ed Payne. ‘Full Words to an Empty Room’

by Ari Bromage. ‘A Perfect Storm’ by Margaret Adkins.

‘A Roaring Boy’ by Jack Hughes. ‘A Place Called Home’

by Katherine White. De Koffie Pot, Bridge St, Hereford, 4.30pm & 8pm, £12, www.ticketsource.co.uk Fri 22 - Sun 24 March DESERT ISLAND FLICKS- SPILTMILK A blockbuster, adventure and rom-com rolled into one.

Desert Island Flicks sees two leading ladies reimagine, remake and spoof 90 of the most memorable movie moments of all time in just 90 minutes. For ages 8+.

22 March - Clungunford Village Hall, 7.30pm, £12/£6/£30, 01588 660152. 23 March - Chelmarsh Parish Hall, 7.30pm, £14/£8, 07904 543485. 24 March - Habberley Village Hall, 7.30pm, £12/£6, 01743 790179. Arts Alive.

Wed 27 March INSPIRED FESTIVAL 2024 Created by and for young people. It is a platform for Youth Theatre groups to use theatre to express what is important to them. The Courtyard, Hereford, from 5pm, 01432 340555.

Sat 30 March WELSH WRESTLING Body slamming entertainment for all the family. Pavilion Mid Wales, Llandrindod Wells, 6.30pm, £13.20, £9 children, £39.20 family, www.pavilionmidwales.org.uk

MUSICAL THEATRE & OPERA Fri 1 March THE LAST FIVE YEARS FLASH THEATRE PRODUCTIONS present Jason Robert Brown’s musical and explores a five-year relationship beetween Jamie, a rising novelist and Cathy, a struggling actress. Unit 5, Maylord Orchards, Hereford, 7.30pm, www.ticketsource.co.uk/flash-productions

Throughout March VERDI’S MACBETH MID WALES OPERA. Experience a gripping tale of power, manipulation and tragic descent as Macbeth, a valiant general, succumbs to his wife’s persuasion.

2 March - Hafren Theatre, Newtown, 01686 948100.

7 March - Aberystwyth Arts Centre. 9 March - Pontio, Bangor. 12 March - William Aston Hall, Wrexham with Theatr Clwyd. 14 March - Riverfront, Newport.

16 March - The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555. 19 March - Ffwrnes, Llanelli.

21 March - Torch Theatre, Milford Haven.

23 March - Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 01874 611622.

Sun 3 March LA BOHEME THE DNIPRO OPERA from Ukraine. A passionate and tragic story of two Bohemian lovers and their desire for freedom and independence in 19th century Paris. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £42/£34, 01743 281281.

Sun 17 March HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL JR PAULINE QUIRKE ACADEMY students bring the iconic characters to life on stage. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 6.30pm, £18.50, 01743 281281.

Thurs 21 - Sat 23 March THE GONDOLIERS HEREFORD GILBERT & SULLIVAN SOCIETY. Visit sunny Venice for a colourful topsy-turvy love story. Two Gondoliers have just married and learn that one of them is a king - but which one? The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, & Sat matinee 2.30pm, 01432 340555.

Fri 22 March AN EVENING OF BURLESQUE A sensational variety show blending stylish cabaret, comedy, music, circus, burlesque and plenty of glitz and glamour. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £32, 01743 281281.

Fri 22 & Sat 23 March SIX THE MUSICAL ONE VISION SCHOOL OF ARTS. Prepare to be captivated by the energy, enthusiasm, and undeniable talent of these incredible young performers, as they bring the story of Henry VIII’s wives to life with modern beats and contemporary flair. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7pm, 01885 488575.

GEORGINA FRANKLIN JEWELLERY Individual Contemporary Design Commissions undertaken

Please see website for studio opening times.

www.georginafranklin.co.uk

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

Phone 01584 810085

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The Ultimate Bubbles Show

Sat 30 March THE ULTIMATE BUBBLES SHOW Join Ray, International Bubbleologist and Guinness World Record Holder, and help him in his quest to complete the bubble game and make the ultimate bubble. Full of surprises and audience participation. Suitable for children and adults of all ages. The Courtyard, Hereford, 1pm & 3pm, 01432 340555.

DRAMA WORKSHOPS CHILDREN’S THEATRE Sun 3 March MORGAN AND WEST A fantastical and relentlessly funny magic show for the whole family. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 3pm, £12, 01743 281281.

Thurs 7 March THE OWL AND THE PUSSYCAT Edward Lear’s anarchic world of nonsense rhymes and limericks. Told with a cast of tabletop puppets, innovative stage set and musical soundtrack. The Courtyard, Hereford, 11am & 2pm, 01432 340555.

Fri 8 March BREATHE HALF A STRING THEATRE. Breathe explores the inner workings of trees, through a combination of puppetry, detailed sets and live camera work. Underscored through a unique blend of thumping Drum and Bass and live ethereal folk songs. For ages 5+. The Strand Theatre, Builth Wells, 6.30pm, £5/£3 on the door, 079262 11555.

Raising money for local art and pottery projects.

COMMUNITY YOUTH THEATRES The Conquest, Bromyard. Mon - Juniors, Year 1-6: 5pm, £41 per term.

Intermediates & Seniors, Year 7+: 6pm, £48 per term.

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

Sat 9 & Sun 10 March OLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS GARLIC THEATRE COMPANY hold their young audiences spellbound with their puppets, music and some steaming bowls of porridge. For ages 3-7 years. 9 March - Steiner Academy, Hereford, 2.30pm, £12/£6/£30, 01981 540221.

10 March - Ledbury Market Theatre, 2.30pm, £12, children £6, family £30, 07967 517125. Arts Alive.

THEATR IEUENTID / BRYCHEINIOG YOUTH THEATRE With weekly sessions tailored to suit the needs of each year group, from 4 years and up. Mondays 3.45pm 4.45pm 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

Sun 10 March THE SOOTY SHOW Celebrating 75 years in show business with magic tricks and featuring special guest, Michael Jordan. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 11am & 2pm, £21, children £18.50, 01743 281281.

Sun 24 - Tues 26 March JURASSIC LIVE Award-winning spectacular interactive theatre show featuring your favourite comedic rangers and the world’s largest T-Rex. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 1pm & 5pm, £27-£15, 01743 281281.

Tues 26 March THERE WAS AN OLD LADY WHO SWALLOWED A FLY THE PEOPLE’S THEATRE COMPANY. Live action, animation and puppetry. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 2.30pm, 01873 850805.

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COURTYARD THEATRE, HEREFORD Sat - Junior Youth Theatre, Courtyard Kids 9.30am-10am, £67 per term. Year 3: 10.15am-11am. Year 4: 11am11.45am. Year 5: 12-12/45pm. Year 6: 12.45-1.30pm, (£68.50 per term). Year 7: 2.30-3.30pm. Year 8: 3.455.15pm (£70 per term). Thurs - LG Drama Classes, Mini Musicals for Reception - Year 3, 5pm, £28 per month.

Thurs - LG Drama Classes, Junior Musical Theatre for Years 4-9, 6pm, £28 per month. Thurs - LG Drama Classes, Senior Musical Theatre for ages 14-18, 7pm, £36 per month.Fri - Year 9: 5-6.30pm, £70 per term. Wed - Intermediate Youth Theatre for Year 10 & 11, 5.30-7pm, £72 per term. Fri - Senior Youth Theatre for Year 12+, 7-9pm, £75 per term. Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.

Wed 27 & Thurs 28 March ALICE IN WONDERLAND IMMERSION THEATRE. A classic story vividly brought to life. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 12.30pm & 3.30pm, £15, 01743 281281.

ASSEMBLY ROOMS, LUDLOW Sat (term time only) - Ludwig Theatre Arts for ages 7-17, 2-4pm, contact takepart@ludwigtheatrearts.com Assembly Rooms, Ludlow.

Tuesdays YOUTH CAFE A safe place where young people can meet and share creative activites including music, drama and films. For ages 8-16 years, free. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 01743 234970 Tuesdays YOUTH THEATRE For 7-14 year-olds after school. Ledbury Market Theatre, 01432 383663.

Wednesdays KINGTON YOUTH THEATRE Kington Primary School. Wed - Junior 7-11 years, 4-5.30pm.

Intermediate 11+ 5.30-7pm. £42 per term, 01432 340555.

Wednesdays Fortnightly HAVE A GO SHAKESPEARE The Hanging Gardens, Llanidloes, 2-4.30pm, check www.shakespearelink.org.uk or 01587 811487 for details.

Thursdays (term time) SHROPSHIRE YOUTH THEATRE Seniors, 7-9.30pm, 14-25 years. All welcome. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury. www.shropshireyouththeatre.co.uk

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

Thursdays Fortnightly HAVE A GO SHAKESPEARE Willow Globe, Llanwrthwl, Llandrindod Wells, 2-4.30pm, check www.shakespearelink.org.uk or 01587 811487 for details.

Thursdays Fortnightly (term time) HAVE A GO SHAKESPEARE All welcome, 10.30am-1.30pm.

Wyeside, Builth Wells, info@shakespearelink.org.uk.

01587 811487.

Saturdays (term time) SHROPSHIRE YOUTH THEATRE Beginners 9.30am-10.45am, 6-8 year olds.

Juniors 11am-1pm, 9-12 year olds. The Hive, Shrewsbury, www.shropshireyouththeatre.co.uk Sundays (term time) REGAL SCHOOL OF CREATIVE ARTS Theatre training to the young people of Tenbury Wells and surrounding areas. Suitable for ages 7-18. Regal, Tenbury Wells, 10am-1pm, www. regaltenbury.co.uk

www.TheMarketTheatre.com 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

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word Poetry & Storytelling Fri 1 March TELYN TALES A show full of delightful folk tales with traditional and original music celebrating the harp in Wales with Sioned Webb and Mair Tomos Ifans. Oriel Davies Gallery, Newtown, 6.30pm, free, but please book, 01686 625041.

Sat 2 March BRIAN BILSTON AND HENRY NORMAL An exclusive evening as the Banksy of poetry Brian Bilston meets the Alan Bennett of poetry, Henry Normal. For ages 14+. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £22.50-£18.50, 01600 772467.

Fri 8 March BLAST STORY TELLING 8 March - Sally Tonge, Empty Vessels Make the Most Noise. Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, 8pm, £8, £28 per group of four, www.ticketsource.co.uk/BCTH or o the door.

Comedy Fri 1 March NEW WELSH WAVE COMEDY NIGHT LITTLE WANDER. Featuring comedians you know and love and some you may not know you love yet! Hosted by Robin Morgan, featuring Cerys Bradley, Bella Humphries, Sian Docksey and Matt Rees. 16+. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £14, 01600 772467.

Sun 3 March COMEDY NIGHT The Foundry, Bell Lane, Brecon, 6.30pm, www.thefoundrybrecon.co.uk Wed 6 & Thurs 7 March TIM VINE A mountain of nonsense, daft one-liners, joyful songs and wobbly props. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

Thurs 7 March ABER LAUGH @ THE BOROUGH A group of comedians all ready to make you laugh, hosted by local comic, Huw Davies, alongside headliner, Nick Page. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 8pm, 01873 850805.

Fri 8 March JUSTIN MOORHOUSE ‘Stretch & Think’. A funny, yet middle aged comedy act on his new 2024 tour. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £17, 01743 281281.

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Wed 13 March COUNT ARTHUR STRONG...

AND IT’S GOODNIGHT FROM HIM! Having consulted with top Harley Street specialists and Professor Twitty, Count Arthur Strong has decided to gradually phase in his farewell tour. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 8pm, £22, 01600 772467.

Reginald D Hunter

Fri 15 & Sat 16 March REGINALD D HUNTER In these supercharged socio-political times, the challenge is more and more becoming separating what’s true and what’s real. 15 March - The Courtyard, Hereford, 8pm, 01432 340555.16 March - Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 8pm, £24, 01600 772467.

Sat 16 March LLOYD GRIFFITH Fresh from supporting Jack Whitehall on his 2023 UK arena tour, he is back with his brand new show, ‘Baroque and Roll’. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £19, 01743 281281.

Wed 20 March ED GAMBLE Ed does all the classic Gamble ranting, raving and spluttering in his stand-up comedy tour ‘Hot Diggity Dog’.

Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £27, 01743 281281.

Thurs 21 March & Thurs 2 May ANDY PARSONS ‘Bafflingly Optimistic’. A brand new show. 21 March Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £19, 01743 281281.

2 May - The Regal, Tenbury Wells, 01584 811442.

Fri 22 March COMEDY HOTSPOT Featuring Cerys Nelmes, Danny Posthill, Henry Michael and Keith Farnan. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 8pm, 01584 878141.

Sat 23 March GEOFF NORCOTT Geoff will be trying to make sense of the current cultural and political scene with his playfully provocative brand of humour. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £19.50, 01743 281281.

Sun 24 March ROSIE JONES ‘Triple Threat’. Expect unapologetic cheekiness, nonsensical fun and unadulterated joy. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £17, 01743 281281.

Wed 27 & Thurs 28 March CHRIS McCAUSLAND Another masterclass in stand-up comedy that has literally been yonks in the making. The Courtyard, Hereford, 8pm, 01432 340555.

Thurs 28 March COMEDY HOTSPOT Easter Bank Holiday special. The Buttermarket, Shrewsbury, 8pm, 07498 966606.

Sun 7 April IVO GRAHAM: ORGANISED FUN Expect quizzes, tangents and fluster. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 8pm, £16, 01600 772467.

Talks March & April ROSSITER BOOKS 7 March - ‘Groundbreakers: The Return of Britain’s Wild Boar’ by Chantal Lyons. Rossiter Books, Ross--on-Wye, 7pm, £6, 01989 564464. 27 March - ‘The Price of Life’

by Jenny Kleeman. Rossiter Books, Ross-on-Wye, 7pm, £6, 01989 564464. 4 April - ‘Morgan: An English Enigma’

by Martyn Webb. Rossiter Books, Malvern, 7pm, 01684 368187. 23 April - ‘1000 Tudor People’ by Melita Thomas.

Rossiter Books, Ross-on-Wye, 7pm, £6, 01989 564464 Sat 2 March WEEKEND OF MISTAKES AT HAY CASTLE A line-up of historians, financial experts and investment sages, dedicated to learning from the lessons of financial history. ‘Deception: The Discreet Charm of the Con Artist and Why we Fall for Them’. Chris Swinson, Sir Philip Augar and Alice Sherwood, 11am, £12/£8. ‘The Ukraine and Gaza - New wars or old ones (for new reasons?)’.

Helen Thompson, Nick Butler, Bronwen Maddox, 11am, £12/£8. ‘The financial plight of Sir Walter Scott’. Ray Perman and George Littlejohn, 12/15pm, £12/£8. ‘The Energy Transition - Myths, mistakes and realities’. Nick Butler, Helen Thompson and Oliver Bullough, 12.15pm, £12/£8. ‘Orderly markets in unlikely places’. Anja Shortland, Oliver Bullough and Alice Sherwood, 7.30pm, £12/£8. ‘A night-cap: The Leith Whisky Bubble of 1898’.

Paul Kosmetatos, 8.45pm. Hay Castle, Hay-on-Wye, 01497 820079, www.haycastletrust.org

Sat 9 March HEREFORDSHIRE & MID WALES HARDY PLANT GROUP ‘Potty Time’, a year in pots. A talk by Harriet Rycroft.

Pembridge Village Hall, 2pm, visitors welcome £5, details, vanessa.doyle@plantingspecialist.co.uk Mon 11 March BARTONSHAM MEADOWS ‘Regenerating the wild heart of Hereford’. Managed by Herefordshire Wildlife Trust, join the chair and ecologist of Friends of Bartonsham Meadows to hear about the history of the site and community activism. Hereford Cathedral, 7pm, £10 from 01432 374225 or www.herefordcathedral.org Tues 12 March & Tues 9 April SOUTH WEST SHROPSHIRE HISTORICAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY 12 March - ‘Women of Excellent Understanding: the Wives and Daughters of the Lunar Society’. A talk by Kate Croft.

9 April - ‘Ashes Under Uricon: A social and cultural history of Wroxeter Roman City’. A talk by Roger White. Church Barn, Bishop’s Castle, 7.30pm, £5, 01588 650173.

Tues 12 March GOING WILD IN BISHOP’S CASTLE WINTER TALKS 12 March - Winchat Research on the Long Mynd.

Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, 7pm, donations welcome, 01588 630023.

Tues 12 March & Tues 9 April THE ARTS SOCIETY HEREFORD 12 March - ‘A Master of Suspense, Alfred Hitchcock’.

Lecturer, John Francis. 9 April - ‘Queens, Consorts and Courtiers: Female Art Patronage in Late Stuart England’.

Lecturer and art historian, Amy Lim. Kindle Centre, Hereford, 2.15pm, free to members, visitors welcome £10 per meeting, info@thartssocietyhereford.org.uk

Mon 4 March PROFESSOR AC GRAYLING A talk on the answers to the challenges facing the world today. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 6pm, £10, 01743 281281.

Wed 6 March RED SIDE STORY AND OTHER STUFF Jasper Fforde will be talking about his latest book.

Hay Castle, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, £10,01497 820079, www.haycastletrust.org Chris McCausland

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Mon 18 March PROFESSOR KEITH RAY ‘Bodyguards or Marauders?’ Exploring the context of the Sutton Walls Early Medieval execution pit. Sutton St Nicholas Village Hall, Hereford, 7.30pm, £3, refreshments, wine, raffle, 01432 880748. Sutton Walls Conservation Group with Sutton Environment & History Group.

Mon 18 March ANN CLEEVES The author and creator of popular detectives Vera Stanhope, Jimmy Perez and Matthew Venn. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, 01873 850805.

Wed 13 March DOM JOLY Providing an hilarious, fascinating and anarchic guide to wacky conspiracies, with guest appearance Dr Julian Northcote. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £27, 01743 281281.

Wed 13 March BROMYARD HISTORY SOCIETY ‘The Evolutiion of Policing’. A talk by Graham Collins.

Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, 01885 488575.

Fri 15 March REMEMBERING YORK LESBIAN ARTS FESTIVAL With authors Manda Scott and Jane Traies with former festival director, Helen Sandler. An evening to celebrate stories and histories... and imagine a better tomorrow.

The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 7pm, tickets from £2, 01743 234970.

Fri 15 March AN EVENING WITH SUNNY ORMOND The ‘outrageous and raunchy’ Lilian Bellamy in the BBC Radio 4 Archers. Lyde Court, Hereford, 01432 357753, www.theleftbankvillage.co.uk Fri 15 March & Fri 19 April HEREFORD ARTS APPRECIATION SOCIETY 15 March - ‘Four Poets of our Region’. Thomas Traherne, William Wordsworth, Edward Thomas and Robert Frost. A talk by Richard Wilmott. 19 April - ‘Cradle to the Grave’.

Folk group will play and sing whilst explaining their music.

Office Q, Kindle Centre, Hereford, 2.30pm, membership £10, visitors welcome, £2 per session, 01432 270660.

Sat 16 March FRANCESCA RAMSAY Talks to Jo King about her book, ‘Pinch Me’. Intimate, impassioned and full of humour, Pinch Me follows art historian Francesca Ramsay’s far-reaching journey in search of answers to one of life’s most complex and essential questions: What does it mean to feel real?

Presteigne Assembly Rooms, 8pm, £5, tickets from www.midbortarts.com Sun 17 March JAKE EVANS: WALKING THE PYRENEES Conservationist, explorer and storyteller Jake Evans talks about his solo 750km warlk across one of Europe’s last true wildernesses. Yarpole Church, 3pm, £6 on the door, includes tea and cake.

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Mon 18 March BEN FOGLE Ben talks about the extraordinary true stories of his encounters with people, animals and the wilderness.

Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £32.50, 01743 281281.

Tues 19 March MAKINGS OF A MURDERER A chilling, thrilling night with The Scottish Detective, David Swindle, plus, insight into unsolved cases from someone on the inside. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £32, 01743 281281.

Tues 19 March LUDLOW AND MARCHES HUMANISTS ‘The Everything Man’, a talk by Professor Colin Kelcey on Erasmus Darwin. The Friends Meeting House, St Mary’s Lane, Ludlow, 7.30pm, 01568 770282.

Wed 20 March REBECCA F JOHN ‘Vulcana’, the Abergavenny strongwoman which stunned Victorian society. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, 01873 850805.

Wed 20 March & Wed 17 April THE ARTS SOCIETY TEME VALLEY 20 March - ‘Le Theatre de la Mode: Post War Haute Couture in Paris’, with speaker Connie Gray. 17 April ‘Singing in Secret: William Byrd, Queen Elizabeth, worship under wraps’, with speaker Sandy Burnett.

Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 2pm, £8 or £50 membership, www.theartssocietytemevalley.org.uk Wed 27 March SOUTH WEST SHROPSHIRE GARDENING CLUB ‘Roscoea!’. A talk by Samantha Hope. Lydbury North Village Hall, 7.30pm, annual membership £20, guests welcome, £5, 01588 661025.

Thurs 28 March ARTS SOCIETY MID WALES & BORDERS ‘Venice - Queen of the Adriatic’ with lecturer, Hugh Ellwood. Powis Suite, The Royal Oak Hotel, Welshpool, 2.30pm, visitors welcome, £7, 01938 555574.

Thurs 28 March WELLINGTON PARISH HISTORY SOCIETY ‘The Civil War in Herefordshire’, a talk by David Whitehead. Wellington Community Centre, 7.30pm, 07377 728822.

Sat 30 March HANS REY Hans reveals the crazy and wacky moments of his career, with highlights and never seen before footage and photos.

Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £19.50, 01743 281281.

Wed 3 April WELSH FAIRY TALES, MYTHS AND LEGENDS A talk by Claire Fayers. Hay Castle, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, £10, 01497 820079, www.haycastletrust.org

Workshops & Courses March LEDBURY POETRY 5 March - Poetry workshop with Angela France, 6.30pm.

9 March - Create your own nature book with illustrator Sarah Millin, creative writing and drawing workshop, 10.30am and 1.30pm. 19 March - Salon and Open Mic, with Sarah James and hosted by Chloe Garner, 7-9pm.

23 March - The Word Crew Workshop for young writers, 10am-12pm. 28 March - Online Poetry Reading Group; ‘From Nature to Eco-Poetry’, 6.30pm. Ledbury Poetry House, Ledbury, www.ledburypoetry.org.uk Wed 6 & Wed 13 March LIFE WRITING Whether you’re new to writing or well-seasoned, these workshops led by Michelle Pearce are for you. A mix of reading, discussion and writing. Please bring a notebook, pen/pencil or laptop/ or tablet. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 11am-12.30pm, tea/coffee from 10.45am, 01982 552555.

Warm Space free event.

Sat 16 March A MOTHER LINE: A WRITING WORKSHOP With Julia Doggart. Writing can be a great tool for self-exploration as well as a craft we polish and hone.

This workshop is a playful exploration of our varied and changing relationships with mothers, mothering energy, mother earth and creative expression. Writers of all stripes are welcome. Lunch not included. Ground floor, Presteigne Assembly Rooms, 10am-4pm, £40.

Pre-registration required at www.craftedessence.com Mon 25 - Thurs 4 April SECONDHAND BOOK SALE The Town Hall, Bishop’s Castle, 01588 630023.

5 March, 2 April, 7 May FIONA SAMPSON HEREFORD SEMINAR Monthly seminar groups, featuring close reading, in-depth discussion and feedback on your poems-in-progress. A venue near Hereford, 6.15-8.45pm, £286, please email to apply, administration@poetryschool.com THE COURTYARD WORKSHOPS Mon - Writing Room Extra. Ongoing sessions for writers with some experience, 3-5pm, £110 per term. Mon - Writing Room. For writers of all abilities, 6.30-8.30pm, £90 per term. Tues - Reading Room. For adults who love theatre and enjoy script analysis, 10.30am-12.30pm, £60 per term. The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.

Every Tues, Wed & Thurs SPANISH LESSONS FOR BEGINNERS Tues - Advance beginners 10am-11.30am, Wed - Advance Spanish B1, 10am. Thurs - Total beginners, 10am-11.30am with Mely. Private tuition GCSE students and A Level. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, 07837 160505. www.hayspanish.com Last Tuesday of each month HOMEND POETS Open mic. No booking required. Pot & Page, 8 New St, Ledbury, 6.30pm, www.potandpage.co.uk First Wednesday of the month POETRY CAFE, Charlton Arms, Ludlow, 7.30pm, 01584 872813.

Third Wednesday of the month BEREAVEMENT CAFE Old Chapel, Hereford Cathedral, 2.30pm-4pm, run by volunteers, www.herefordcathedral.org Every other Thursday PHILOSOPHY CAFE Informal group which offers the chance to discuss philosophical issues. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, 01497 821762. philosphycafe@outlook.com Fridays READING ROOM EXTRA The Courtyard, Hereford, 6-8pm, £55 per term, 01432 340555.

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grass roots Climate change denialism - and its victims

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RATHER obscure court case in America is awakening memories of a huge environmental controversy of 15 years ago. At the centre of the dispute was a row between mainstream climate scientists and some sceptics who are often labelled global warming denialists. So why is that debate being revived now?

In the aftermath of the initial flare-up, one of the academics, Professor Michael Mann, who later took up a post at Pennsylvania State University, believed that he had been libelled by two critics. The critics used some strong language and florid metaphors in their denunciation of Professor Mann.

Around that time there had been, quite by chance, some coverage of an alleged sex abuser at Penn State.

In 2012 a football coach at the university, Jerry Sandusky, was convicted on dozens of counts of child sex abuse, committed in the previous decade and a half.

This sex abuse at Penn State proved to be a tempting source of imagery for two of Michael Mann’s critics, as they sought to sharpen their attacks on the climate scientist.

One of these was Mark Steyn, a conservative writer and TV presenter.

He wrote that Michael Mann had “molested and tortured data…” and that the university authorities had indulged in a “whitewash” of Mann’s climate science.

Meanwhile these authorities had allegedly failed, until late in the day, to expose or curtail the sex crimes committed by the sports coach Jerry Sandusky.

The climate scientist, Michael Mann, claims that this had a big negative effect on his attempts to raise funds for climate research. He has testified that funding for his climate research plummeted in the wake of the allegations by Mark Steyn and another right-wing critic, Rand Simberg.

Mann claims that, in the four years leading up to the current defamation action by Steyn and Simberg, he was able to raise 3.3 million dollars to help fund his research.

But, in the four following years, he was only able to raise half a million dollars.

In 2012 Mann had asked Steyn and Simberg to retract what he saw as their inflammatory claims and to apologise.

When they refused to withdraw, Steyn challenged Michael Mann to sue him. It was at that point that Mann went down the road leading to the current defamation action.

In court last month, Michael Mann told a Washington DC jury that Steyn and the other accuser had crossed a critical line.

“They compared me,” said Mann, “…to a convicted child molester and made false allegations of scientific misconduct against me. For me to be compared to Jerry Sandusky was maybe the worst thing I had ever experienced.”

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But the words of Mark Steyn have also ignited controversy outside the USA. Last year he came under fire

Professor Michael Mann, University of Pennsylvania

from the UK media regulator, OFCOM, over statements he had made about vaccines. It was alleged he materially misled the audience of GB News. Several viewers had complained that Steyn had made dangerous claims and reached “fatally flawed conclusions.”

It’s reported that Steyn resigned from his presenting role at GB News after the channel apparently demanded that he should personally pay any fines that might be issued if he were to be found in breach of the broadcasting code.

The verbal attacks on Michael Mann in which Steyn took part surely reawaken memories of the climate change furore that struck the UK around that time. In Britain, a prominent part in the row was played by Lord Lawson, once a cabinet minister, back in the Thatcher era.

Lord Lawson and some fellow climate sceptics, often described by climate scientists as denialists, had launched an onslaught of criticism at the climatic research unit at the University of East Anglia. The attacks brought so much publicity and tabloid vituperation that one of the scientists targeted, Professor Phil Jones, later revealed that he had contemplated suicide.

However, Professor Jones and others in the climate team at East Anglia were eventually absolved of blame by a series of independent inquiries. From what I can see on internet searches, many of Jones’s tormentors at the Global Warming Policy Foundation, or GWPF, continue to vent their disbelief in climate science. The man currently leading the GWPF, Benny Peiser, does not dispute man-made climate change. He insists rather that the argument is about what policies should be followed in response to it.

But what is notable on the GWPF website is the absence of any attempt to address or explain several years of extreme weather, heatwaves, droughts, floods and so on, which were firmly predicted by mainstream climate science. If Lord Lawson and his fellow sceptics have a theory about what is causing those violent weather extremes, they are keeping it very quiet.

Julian O’Halloran

Green Events March & April SHROPSHIRE HILLS DISCOVERY CENTRE 2 March - Wild Garlic Forage and Pesto Workshop, 10am-1pm, £17.50, £15.75 members, price includes a jar of pesto to take home. 25 - 29 March & 1 - 5 April - Easter Holidays Activity - Feathered Adventures, 1-2.30pm, £4.50 per accompanied child, booking essential. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, 01588 676060.

March HEREFORD CATHEDRAL 22 March - Spring Garden Opening. Visit the Chapter House Garden, Cloister Garden, Canon’s Garden and lower Dean’s Garden. 10am-3.30pm, £6.

23 March - Earth Hour. Hereford Cathedral will participate by turning off non-essential lighting for one hour, together with candlelit meditation and prayer for the planet, all welcome. Hereford Cathedral, www.herefordcathedral. org Sat 23 March - Sun 7 April EASTER BUNNY ORCHARD TRAIL A free, family friendly trail. Ask in the cafe for a trail sheet.

Newton Court Cider, Newton Lane, Leominster.

Open 9am-4.30pm, Sun 9.30am-3.30pm, 01568 611721.

Sun 24 March WELSHPOOL 10K RUN Start and finish Welshpool town centre.

Town and country route. Raising money for Hope House. www.adrenalinesportingevents.co.uk

Fri 21 - Sun 24 April KINGTON SPRING WALKING FESTIVAL A weekend celebration of walking. Offering a selection of led walks in and around Kington and across the border.

Information and booking www.kingtonwalks.org 07708 668316.

Wed 24 April SPRING PLANT FAIR Discover interesting and unusual plants. Meet producers of garden-related products. Specialist horticultural talks from 1pm. Broxwood Court, near Leominster, HR6 9JJ, 10.30am-4pm, £7.50 on the gate. No dogs (only assistance dogs). All proceeds to The Cart Shed Charity, 01544 318231.

KINGTON LOCAL ENVIRONMENT & ENERGY NETWORK (KLEEN) Encourages community resilience through our Electric Car Share Club, public Orchards, tiny Coppice Woodland, Presentations & networking without borders.

Email: kingtonkleen@gmail.com KNIGHTON COMMUNITY WOODLANDS GROUP Volunteer with us on our weekly task days to learn new skills. http://tveg.org.uk/wordpress/woodland-project Email woodland@tveg.org.uk 01547 520374.

Every Third Saturday in the Month PRESTEIGNE REPAIR Presteigne Youth Centre, Hereford Street. 10am-12pm.

Household items repaired for free. Info: 01544 267997.

First Saturday of the month LEOMINSTER REPAIR CAFE, 10-12.30pm. Community Centre. Household items, jewellery, clothing etc repaired for free, donations welcomed. See Facebook, also booking via website, www.leominsterrepaircafe.org.uk

Fri 29 March - Sun 1 April GREGYNOG EASTER TRAIL

Pick up your trail sheet from the Courtyard Cafe and follow the trail of eggs to find the clues to the magic word. Trail sheets cost £6 which includes a crispy cake and hot chocolate. Gregynog Hall, near Newtown, 10am-4pm, no need to book, 01686 650224.

Sat 30 March EASTER GARDEN FAIR & ART EXHIBITION OPENING Cottage Herbery, plants, gardenalia, vintage and bric-abrack, live music featuring Jack Brett and Red Madog, cafe refreshments. Aardvark Bookshop and Cafe, Brampton Bryan, near Bucknell, 10am-3pm, 01547 530744.

Sat 30 March PAM’S PLANT SALE Clun Methodist Church Forecourt, 10am-12pm. Proceeds: Medecins sans Frontieres & Clun Methodist Church.

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

A is for ACUPUNCTURE with Joanna Bruce RGN, MBAcC at The Body Clinic, Leominster & Richard’s Castle. Treating pain (NICE recommended) and long-term health conditions since 1985. Food intolerance testing.

Phone 01584 831 840 or text 07984 460969.

E-booking: www.thebodyclinicleominster.co.uk ACCREDITED, EXPERIENCED PSYCHOTHERAPIST & COUNSELLOR: One-to-one sessions for adults age 18 upwards, in Hay-on-Wye (HR3) and by online video. Find relief from anxiety and depression; overcome trauma; transform anger and low self-worth; navigate divorce, bereavement, and other difficult life experiences. Contact Sarah Hamilton at HAY COUNSELLING, 07580 482751, www.haycounselling.co.uk.

ACUPUNCTURE. Sandy Sandaver Lic Ac MBAcC. I practice an integrated style of acupuncture using 5 element and TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) and am a member of the British Acupuncture Council. I also carry out home visits. Hay Acupuncture Clinic, Rose Cottage, Cusop Dingle, Hay-On-Wye 01497 821625/07980 596218 sandysandaver@onetel.com or www.hayacupunctureclinic.co.uk ACUPUNCTURE AND TUINA: I use TCM acupuncture, electro-acupuncture and Tui Na (therapeutic massage) to treat a wide range of health conditions. In Ledbury at my home treatment room on New Street, and in Hereford at Kyrle House Practice (kyrlehouse.co.uk 01432 273234).

Acupuncture-Acutherapy Council member. Ruth Busbridge, BSc MSc Dip.Acupuncture. https://rbacupuncture.co.uk/ 07743809466 ruthbacupuncture@gmail.com ANIMAL COMMUNICATION Helping to understand your animal’s behaviour, needs and nature, to resolve emotional and behavioural problems and to deepen your relationship.

Contact Kohra on 01544 262 110 or kohra@gmx.co.uk ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, TRAUMA, LOW SELF WORTH and emotional difficulties - our innovative approach is being used with private and NHS clients with great success.

Clients attend an average of 4 sessions to achieve a substantial, some say transformative, effect on their well being. You can check out the testimonials and book a one to one session on our website www.peaceofmindnow.co.uk or get in touch for more information Mike Buckley 07931 986168 mcmbuckley@gmail.com ASCENSION ALIGNMENT COACHING - LIFE COACHING WITH A DIFFERENCE. Do you need help to move towards your goals? Personal support in all areas of your life?

Connecting to your truth, we work together to release old patterns and emotional blocks so you can live in full alignment, joy and peace. Connect to me, Caroline Mary at www.openlotusliving.com (Connecting online)

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THE BRIGHT N BUTE COMPANY - Medical/Sports & Veterinary - K-laser (low level laser therapy) endorsed by vets (VBS Direct) & NHS (NICE guidance) for GP practices & medical profession. Contact: Louisa Clarke BSc(hons) RVN BHSPT Cert Ed. Email: thebrightnbutecompany@ gmail.com https://the-bright-n-bute-company.business.site

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY SERVICES - DR NANCY BANCROFT Are you struggling with intense emotions, feeling overwhelmed, lost or stuck? Make sense of your experience and create lasting change, with a specialist mental health professional. Trauma-focussed psychotherapy ~ EMDR ~ mind-body integration 1:1 therapy ~ training ~ supervision. Online and face-to-face sessions available in Pembridge, Herefordshire.Contact hello@thebodyinmind.co.uk www.thebodyinmind.co.uk COMPLETE BALANCE I am a fully trained therapist with over 20 years’ experience working with the therapies of The Bowen Technique, Health Kinesiology, and Reiki & Seichem. I help people with a wide range of conditions, helping to find solutions for lasting health and wellness.

My unique approach offers health packages and therapy sessions tailored to meet individual needs. Check out my Restore in Four, or Calm and Clear programmes featured on my website. Sessions are offered via Zoom, Skype or face-to-face where appropriate and I offer a free 15-minute phone call to see if I can help you. For information contact: Helen Mawson Mobile: 07904 457 075 Email: helen@ complete-balance.co.uk, www.complete-balance.co.uk CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY Therapeutic Massage and Yoga Classes with Clare Johnson, to help you feel more at ease and aligned physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. I work in Ludlow and Elton, near Wigmore.

Phone 07980 070675, email clareswork@gmail.com CULTIVATING SPACE I offer Wild therapy, Coaching and Decluttering. Let go of the physical and emotional obstacles in your way. Reconnect with yourself, others and nature, and start living the life you wish for. Based near Ludlow.

Contact Tracey Baylis on 01584 823519 or 07905 967263.

Walk/talk, face to face and online consultations available.

Cultivatingspace.co.uk DEEPLY RELAXING Craniosacral Therapy can increase your well-being by releasing emotional and physical tensions. Given a safe space and correct focus, your body knows the way. I am an accredited practitioner, qualified since 2004, based in Shrewsbury, Crickhowell and Mid Wales. Email: cheryljonestherapy@gmail.com Mobile: 07476 012299.

DISCOVER HOW TO LOSE YOUR PHOBIA WITH HYPNOTIST JOHN RICHARDS Call or text 07783 916759 now. www.hayhypnosis.co.uk John Richards DipCAH; BA Hons. Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapist. Hypnosis for Adults and Children.

EMDR AND HYPNOTHERAPY: Sabina Jennings BSc, PgDip Derm, Dip EMDR, Dip Hyp. HWHP. Solution Focussed Hypnotherapist and EMDR therapist for Anxiety, Low Self Worth, Relationship Concerns, Suffers of Narcissist Abuse, Imposter Syndrome, Fear of the Future etc. Visualization techniques for business and sport goals.

1 to 1 sessions or on-line. Supporting you to move forward from the limiting beliefs and habits of the past. Phone 07464202715 or see my website www.hypnotichub.co.uk.

EMOTIONAL WELLBEING: Anne Cummings FETC (Adv Dip), BAoG (Dip), MBIG (Dip) offers a safe, effective therapy to help adults and children heal their emotional and spiritual wounds and fulfil their personal potential. If you have difficulty relating to others, or have troublesome emotions call Anne on 01547 530977. Specialist knowledge and experience of working with panic attacks, anger, stress, bullying, low self-esteem, bereavement/loss and anxiety.

For more information www.thewritetofeel.com.

GONG BATH SOUND MEDITATION SESSIONS IN & AROUND HEREFORDSHIRE. Soundscapes can aid in the letting go of old emotions & limiting behaviours. I run twice monthly Group sessions, & also offer 1:1 sessions, hen parties, corporate / wellbeing events, retreats. For more info.

Contact Lizzie 07870345216 www.lizzieyogahereford.com HAPPINESS COACHING & PERSON CENTRED COUNSELLING I’ve been practising for 27 years and offer a safe confidential space to off load your stresses and problems bringing relief and skills for life enabling you to be your true, authentic, fulfilled, relaxed and happier self. I’m compassionate, empathic, focused and work with integrity.

Check my profile online at The Body Clinic Leominster and for booking an appointment or call me on 07903 415359.

HEREFORD HOMEOPATH Juliet Ablett RHom, MARH, MNCHM. Holistic health care with experienced practitioner using homeopathy, essences and homeobotanicals; safe and effective for all ages. I work with you as an individual, listening without judgement, working with whatever issues or problems you may have. Regular clinics in Monmouth, Hereford and Abergavenny, incl. Saturday morning children’s clinic in Hereford. See website: www.julietablett. co.uk or contact Juliet at julietablett@mailbox.org 01981 241456.

HYPNOTHERAPY Vicky Nicolson-James DipHP HWHP Herefordshire based empathetic hypnotherapist offering online or 1-1 therapy to help you live the life you want and deserve. Professional Hypnotherapy Practitioner Association and National Society of Hypnotherapy.

T:01568 760 306 E: vickynicolsonjames@gmail.com WhatsApp: 07790 162067.

LEOMINSTER NATURAL HEALTH CENTRE Chiropractic, Herbal Medicine, Kinesiology, Cranial Sacral Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Reiki, Reflexology, Emmet technique.

Remedial and Holistic Massage. Counselling inc: Couples and Family, Cognitive Behaviour and NLP Stress Management, Child Birth Issues, Psychotherapy. Telephone 01568 616411 email infoleominstercommunitycentre@ gmail.com Or visit Leominster Community Centre, School Road HR6 8NJ (behind Bridge Street car park).

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.

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

Ready to quit Smoking?

Discover how to stop today with Hypnotist John Richards

Call or text 07783 916759 now www.hayhypnosis.co.uk

NINA’S COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES Reflexology, Indian Head massage, Reiki or Crystal healing all from my country treatment room near Pembridge, Leominster.

I also offer distant healing. All treatments will be tailored to the individuals needs, first session will include a consultation. For more information or to book, contact Nina at nina.aitchison@gmail.com or on 07527 485404.

SHADOW WORK, COUNSELLING & EXPERIENTIAL PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC PROCESS Facilitated shadow work is a type of embodied psychotherapy rooted in depth psychology. I work in longer sessions, typically 5-hours.

These deep-dive one-to- one sessions allow a shame free space to develop within which to identify, explore and transform those habitual, ingrained or unconscious patterns, beliefs or behaviours that trap us and hold us back from living full and joyful lives. This work holds the potential for deep personal growth, and deep healing and is the place to dive real deep into difficulty and challenge, shame or guilt, your grief, your fear or rage. The holding I offer you is both sensitive and strong, and you are invited to bring anything you wish to our work together. Find out more about shadow work and schedule a free 20-minute consultation at: www.inner-truth.co.uk - Alasdair Kirk - 07792 405 660.

PARKINSON’S LIFE PROGRAMME: 1 to 1 Neuro Physio-Led Coaching, Education and Exercise for People with Parkinson’s and their Families. A Flexible and Positive Approach from Diagnosis onwards. Sarah Edwards Parkinson’s Specialist Physiotherapist, MCSP HCPCRegistered. Clinic Based in Castle Street, Hereford. Home or Gym visits available. Contact us on 01432 628123 or www.edwardsphysio.co.uk SILVER LANTERN COUNSELLING a confidential space with someone trained to listen and be with you as you explore your inner world, someone to hear your story.

For more information and to arrange a free 15-minute initial consultation telephone 07785 473785 or email silverlanternc@proton.me SOUND THERAPY BY EDAN SOUND. Soesen Edan is a qualified Sound Therapist with over 20 years of experience running 1-2-1 and group sessions, teaching and retreats.

Sound therapy is excellent for all manner of ailments & disease; regulates heart rate & blood pressure, reduces stress & anxiety and brings people to a deeply relaxed state.

Monthly group sessions held in Herefordshire, Malvern & Birmingham. 1-2-1 sessions in Holme Lacy. Extensive experience working with complex disabilities & autism; prison therapeutic education, corporate sessions, team away days, workshops & bespoke sound consultancy. www.edansound.co.uk

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SOUND THERAPY, with Gongs, Singing Bowls and other therapeutic instruments to relieve stress and anxiety, restoring mental, emotional and physical wellbeing. Monthly group ‘sound bath’ sessions in Herefordshire, 1-2-1 treatments, retreats, private groups, celebrations. Cecilia 07857 128 082, info@csoundspace.com www.csoundspace.com THE BODY CLINIC LEOMINSTER Health Support with rehabilitation, pain, mobility, long term health conditions, mental health, wellbeing, women’s and men’s health, fertility and pregnancy and much more. Struggling to figure out how best to approach your health issue? Feeling lost or overwhelmed? Book a Holistic Health Assessment. This will give you the opportunity to talk through your symptoms with an experienced health practitioner who will listen and understand your problem from all angles and advise you on your best course of action. 17 West St, HR6 8EP. www.thebodyclinicleominster.co.uk 01568 368 907, 07493 078 566, thebodyclinicleominster@gmail.com

Workshops

WORKSHOP LISTINGS - Single (dated) listings are free.

Year round, ongoing workshops will cost £45 per year.

Fri 1 March MINDFULNESS ALL DAY PRACTICE With Gail Calthrop. Offers an opportunity to take kind time for yourself amidst the hustle and bustle of life.

Hellens Manor, Much Marcle, near Ledbury, 9.45am, 01531 660504.

Tues 5 March SLEEP BEAUTIFULLY Learn the techniques to a good night sleep and how to create your own sleep ritual. Llandrindod Wells, 6.45pm-8pm, £5. To book, contact Kallika, 07518 678032, www.alchemywellbeing.net Wed 6 March HEALTH, BEAUTY AND WELLBEING EVENING The Regal, Tenbury Wells, 7pm, 01584 811442.

Fri 8 March GONG BATH Deep relaxation sound journey with Chrys Blanchard. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a mat to lie on (or reclining deckchair), a warm blanket, pillow and drinking water.

Upstairs at the Chapel, Market St, Abergavenny.

Two sessions to choose - 4-5.30pm or 7.30pm-9.30pm.

Please arrive 15 minutes before start, £15, booking essential, 01873 852690.

Fri 8 March NURTURE YOUR HANDS: NEAL’S YARD REMEDIES SELF-CARE EXPERIENCE An evening of self-care and socialising. Talk and demonstrate a 30 minute self-care routine and hand massage. You will nurture your own hands with a choice of scrub, mask and massage. Llandrindod Wells, 7pm, £5. Contact Kallika on 07518 678 032 for more info or to book www.alchemywellbeing.net Sat 9 March HEALTH, WELLBEING AND CRAFT FAIR Healing, crafts, readers, tea and cake. Jubilee Hall, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, 10am-4pm, www.openlotusliving. com/wellbeing Mon 11 March LOVE YOUR GUTS Exploring the gut-mind connection through the eyes of Chinese Medicine. Alongside this we also look at the gut biome and the benefits of fermented food. Llandrindod Wells, 6.45pm-8.30pm, £10. To book, contact Kallika, 07518 678032, www.alchemywellbeing.net

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Mon 18 March SPRING EQUINOX SOUND BATH Hellens Manor, Much Marcle, near Ledbury, 7pm-8.30pm, £20 to include refreshments, 07857 128082, info@csoundspace.com

Wed 20 March CHAKRA BALANCING + ATTUNING TO CRYSTALS Bring your own cushion/yoga mat/blanket. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 11am & 1pm. Warm Space, free, 01982 552555.

Fri 26 - Sun 28 April WILD WOMEN BELTANE RETREAT Join Cecilia and Mimi for a nourishing weekend of wild nature crafting, sunrise cacao ceremony, sound baths and more. Seasonal plant based menu. Limited to 10 women.

Hellens Manor, Much Marcle, near Ledbury, arrive 12 noon, depart 12 noon. Single room occupancy from £385.

Contact Cecilia on 07857 128082, info@csoundspace.com HATHA YOGA & SOUND THERAPY WITH BRIDGET ROWAN 90min Yoga classes on Zoom and in Peterchurch HR2 0RS to keep you moving and doing the things you love and to bring a sense of calm, peace and improve your wellbeing.

Group soundscapes held regularly in the beautiful St Peters Church, Peterchurch. Individual yoga and sound therapy sessions available. Please see my website for further information www.bridgetrowan.uk or contact Bridget 07904 111334.

PILATES GROUP CLASSES In Presteigne Memorial Hall, Titley Village Hall & Lyonshall Memorial Hall. Private lessons in my garden studio. All abilities and ages welcome. Pilates reduces back pain, increases strength and flexibility, tones your body from top to toe. Move it or lose it! Helen Boley info@helenbpilates.com https://helenbpilates.com 01544 231512, 07968 970093.

HEDGEROW 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.

Every Tuesday MEDITATION EVENINGS IN NEWTOWN Healthy Mind Happy Life. We are a small group who meditate together in the evening at Plas Dolerw,Milford Road, SY16 2EH. Usually 2-5 week courses, £6 per session, no need to book. To find out dates please check our website meditationinwales.org. The class consists of simple guided meditations with practical advice from Buddha’s teachings on how to keep a peaceful and happy mind. Suitable for everyone.

Third Wednesday BEREAVEMENT CAFE An informal and friendly gathering. College Hall, Hereford Cathedral, Hereford, 2.30pm-4pm, www.herefordcathedral. org LUDLOW ASSEMBLY ROOMS Mon - Yoga, 9.30am-10.30am, £8. Contact Julie Burdett 07780 905729. Wed - Pilates, 10am-11am, £10 per session. Contact Sarahon 07967 482510. Weekly - Hatha Yoga, 6.30-7.30pm, £6 per session. Contact Katherine 07975 535408. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 01584 878141.

THE ART SHED, MID WALES ARTS Every Wed - Tai Chi with Alan Jeffries, 12pm-1pm, £7.

Every Thurs - Yoga with Karen Booth, 4.30pm-6pm, £9, 07794 337318. Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, 01686 688369.

THE COURTYARD, HEREFORD Tues - Yoga, 9.15am-10am, £6 per session.

Wed - Pilates, 11am-12pm, £6 per session.

The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.