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Peter and the Silver Train

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NCE upon a time there was a very naughty boy named Peter and he lived in a tiny village in the countryside. He was a lazy child and all day long he either sat round playing his guitar or he went whizzing round town on his bicycle annoying the townsfolk. Peter knew all the shopkeepers in the town and as he flew past he’d smile and wave. “Hello Mr Cucumber” he’d shout. “Hello Mr Medicine”. “Hello Mr Newspaper”. “Hello whatever that shop is with the boxes in the window”. He even said hello to the grumpy old man in the Antiques shop.

Then one day his family and friends said “It’s time you went to the big city and got a bit of culture, otherwise you’ll just turn into a lout and end up hanging around the library steps, dropping chips and spitting on the floor. It’s time you went to some art galleries, it’s even time you went to the theatre”.

“What’s the theatre”? asked Peter. “Is it like Shaun The Sheep on telly? I like that”. “No, it’s not like Shaun The Sheep” they said. “It’s more relevant and thoughtful. It’s about issues and ideas and it’s not on a screen, it’s real people”. “It sounds a bit shit” said Peter. “But what the hell, I’ll give it a go. Will I be able to ride my bike”? And his family said “No, because we’re going to go on a big red bus and we’re going to go on a long silver train that goes down into a big tunnel underneath the city”. Peter just thought they were telling fibs in order to get him to leave his bike at home.

So off they went to the city in the family car and first of all the countryside was very similar to the countryside around his village, but as they went on there were more cars and more trucks and more roads and more and more shops. Until eventually after four hours they were on a place called M25 and after that they wasn’t really any more countryside at all. Then they went round the Great North Circle and all through the Tottenham Hotspurs and they came to a place called Bethnal Green and the family said “We’re going to stay here for the next four days. It’s a very up and coming area, in fact it’s the street where nice Reggie and Ronald Kray used to live”. (They were twins and they loved their mum).

So next morning Peter got up early so he could go and say hello to all the shopkeepers in Brick Lane. But, alas, all the shops were called Vintage and they were selling the same clothes they sell in the charity shop in his village, and they weren’t open and you couldn’t go in them cause all the nice shopkeepers had been out largin’ it down the clubs the night before and weren’t likely to get out of bed before lunchtime. So Peter went down Bethnal Green High Street to say hello to the nice market stall men. “Hello nice market stall men” he shouted and they shouted back “Are you takin’ the bleedin’ piss? Shove off you poncey little arshole”.

So off they went to catch the long silver train, but first they had to get a card to open the little gates to let them go down the hole and this was very complicated Small Ads 4 and even the grown-ups couldn’t do it because they were ‘thickos from the country’.

They had to get a woman from the station to show them which buttons to press and Papers 6 a big queue of people built up behind them and everyone got very angry because Art 8 they were going to be late. On the silver train nobody looked at anyone else except Art workshops 11 Peter who was calculating what percentage of people have their telephones on their lap and were either fiddling about or listening to something in their little earpieces Cinema 16 and it was 99.99%, which is nearly 100.

Dance 20 When they got to the middle of the big town they got off the train and come up Food 22 the moving staircase called ‘the escape later’ and they started walking around in the rain. They walked round and round getting wetter and wetter and they went to Music 24 The Academy and The National Gallery and the National Portrait Gallery and The Music workshops 35 Hayward Gallery and the Tate Gallery and it rained and rained and Peter whined and Venues 37 whined and whined so that every hour or so they had to stop to buy him a milkshake Band directory 38 and a bun to shut him up. And every time they stopped to have a bun the grown-ups looked at the bill and raised their eyebrows and said “Bleeding hell £22.50 for two Theatre 40 cups of tea and a piece of fruit cake, they must be kidding”! But they were not.

Word 43 And eventually when it got dark they went to the South Bank which is a special Green pages 46 place they keep free for people who need to do some culture and also skate bums who are trying to learn how to make their skateboards scrape down the pedesComp therapies 48 trian railings. But Peter was not allowed to stay and watch them because they We take no had to go to the National Theatre to see a play. The play was called ‘Port’ and the responsibility for sets were amazing, even better than the Presteigne Pantomime. A whole side of a the veracity of the hospital came bursting out of the stage and a whole motorway flyover came down information herein from the ceiling and a real car came whooshing in from the side of the stage. And the play was about a girl growing up from the age of twelve to the age of twentyPete Mustill Mayfield, Stapleton, two and Peter asked why all the women in the play are nice and all the men are Nr Presteigne, Powys bastards and the lady who took Peter to the play says “Unfortunately in life you’ll LD8 2LS find that generally to be the case”. And afterwards they went to a pub for cocktails Tel: 01544 260051 and the grown-ups said “Bloody hell, £37.90 for a round of drinks, they must be Email: info@broadsheep.com kidding”. But they were not.

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Music and Racing Pigeons

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T is a hot Sunday noon in Sancti Spiritu, the capital of a province in Cuba, and the Casa de Trova is already jumping. The Casa de Trova is a big room open to the sky with a stage at one end and a bar down one side.

There is a seven-piece band on the stage. The tables in front of the bar are full of people. On the tables are bottles of Coke, except it is not Coke, because the Coke is on the wrong side of the American blockade, so this is a socialist cola with the authentic taste of hair oil beaten up in sugar water. Under the tables are cardboard boxes that hold six bottles of Ron Mulata. At ten, when the Casa de Trova opened its doors, the cases were full of full bottles. Now they are about half empty.

We are drinking mojitos and as we batter the mint with the straw we are wondering how various things can be. One thing we are wondering is how the band can be playing like a big beautiful engine all the way round the beat but not on or indeed off the beat, so your brain supplies the beat and becomes part of the engine, the way everyone else in this open-topped room is also part of the engine. Another thing we are wondering is how it is possible to know that that eighty-year-old man is such a fine dancer when he is not in fact moving a muscle while that beautiful brown girl is winding herself around him like an anaconda.

Another thing we are wondering about is why we are the only non-Cuban people in the place, and how we will get another mojito. Actually we get two more, and the wondering stops, and the music carts us away.

The average age of the audience is well over sixty, and what they lack in edge they make up for in civility. (Hey! says the man in the cloth cap, shaking his maracas at us. Those guys over there. They come from England. England! Take a bow, England! We bow. More mojitos.) People start getting up from the crowd and taking a turn on the claves, or the tres, or singing a bit.

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Next morning, the only music is three very old men, guitars patched with plywood, playing in the wedge of shade alongside the shop that sells rum and cigarettes. There is no Guantanamera, no Besame Mucho, no Quizas, Quizas, Quizas. This is for their own amusement, because it is a fine, cool morning with turkey vultures spiralling in the deep blue. Inside the empty church, something is flitting in the vault above the pinnacles of the altarpiece. It may be the Holy Spirit, but it looks too small for that, so it is probably a humming bird. Outside it is eleven o’clock, and the stone streets are ringing with voices, and all over the town the music is starting again.

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Radnorshire Museum & Gallery, Temple St, Llandrindod Wells 01597 824513 1 April ‘Three Poets’. Byron, Shelley and Wordsworth’s visits to Radnorshire explored through literature and art by DAVID LEWIS & ALISTAIR TUCKER. 6 April - 27 May ‘Islwyn Watkins at 75 - A Retrospective’. ISLWYN WATKINS. Tues-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-1pm, Bank Holidays 10am-4pm.

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Oriel Davies Gallery, Newtown 01686 625041 Until 17 April ‘Lure’. HELEN SEAR - crossover between photography and fine art.

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Clifford Community Centre, near Hay-on-Wye, HR3 5HA 01497 831546 6 April Textile Market. African fabrics, old lace, Welsh blankets and more.

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Assembly Rooms, Presteigne 01544 260777 6 April Arts & Craft Fair. A selection of gifts made by local artisans. 9am-3pm.

Mid Wales Arts Centre, Maesmawr Art Gallery, Caersws 01686 688369 Until 27 Oct ‘Past, Present, Future’.

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The Old School Gallery, Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton 01547 550377 Until 27 April ‘Sights of Wonder’.

ANN BROMLEY, ANDREW FARMER & JOHN RUX-BURTON - photographs.

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Lion Gallery, Broad St, Leominster 01568 611898 April JO DEWAR - new wirework sculptures and jewellery. Plus an eclectic mix of English arts and crafts. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm.

Hereford Arts College, Folly Lane, Hereford 01432 273359 Until 3 May Artists Access to Art Colleges exhibition. Mon-Fri 9.30am-4.30pm.

Simon Dorrell, Silk Top Hat Gallery, Ludlow

Julia Manning, Old Chapel Gallery, Pembridge

Margaret Gardiner, Old Chapel Gallery, Pembridge

Michael Leach, Assembly Rooms, Ludlow

Mark de la Torre, Tinsmiths, Ledbbury

Mike Johnson, Tower House Gallery, Knighton

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8 & 9 April Local art exhibition.

15 - 27 April Love Zimbabwe - Fairtrade charity exhibition and sale.

29 April - 1 May Information event by Kemble Care.

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Parkfields Gallery, Ross-on-Wye 01989 565266 April ‘Launch Into Spring’. RICHARD BISHOP & DAVID HASWELL paintings. SARAH ROSSTHOMPSON - prints. RALPH JANDRELL - ceramics.

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Monnow Valley Arts, Middle Hunt House, Walterstone, Hereford, HR2 0DY 01873 860529 Until 21 April ‘Risen! Art of the Crucifixion & Eastertide’. An exhibition of works from the Methodist Church Collection of Modern Christian Art complemented by the work of contemporary artists.

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Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum, Foregate St, Worcester 01905 25371 From 20 April ‘From Fertile Ground’.

A changing programme of displays, projects and events.

Until 8 June ‘Treasure Me: Worcester’s Art Collection’.

Until 18 May ‘About the Art Collection’.

Discover the history behind the collection, see the earliest and most recently collected paintings.

Until 8 June ‘Top 10 Treasures’.

Until 8 June ‘My Generation’ Pictures from the fifties to the noughties.

Open Tues-Sat 10.30am-4.30pm.

Old Chapel Gallery, Pembridge 01544 388842 Until end of April ‘Sing a Song of Sixpence’. New work by MARY ROSE YOUNG - pastels. JULIA MANNING - etchings. KAY LEVERTON scraperboards. MARGARET GARDINER - vapour-glazz ceramics. SHIRLEY VAUVELL - mixed media sculpture. GILL LAVERICK - porcelain jewellery. DEBBIE MASON - hand-painted glass panels.

14 April - 31 May ‘To See Takes Time’.

MARY RICH, IRIS MILWARD, JANE RYAN, RUTH SHELLEY & MARY WOODIN - ceramics, porcelain, poetry tiles, automata, fused glass and watercolours. Mon-Sat 11am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm.

Shellhouse Gallery, 36 Homend, Ledbury 01531 632557 Until 6 April NICKY ARSCOTT. Open Tues-Sat 10am-5pm.

Apple Store Gallery 3 Bridge St, Hereford 01432 378436 26 March - 27 April ‘A Painter Remembered’. GLYN GRIFFITHS. Also featuring SUE MAUD - paintings and prints; GAYLE ANSELL ceramics. Tues-Fri, 9.30am-4.30pm, Sat 10am-1pm. Other times by arrangement.

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May ‘On The Horizon’. DAVID BANNISTER - mixed media. Open Mon 4-9pm, Tues 7am- 9pm, Wed 4-9pm, Thurs 4-9pm, Fri 7am-3pm, Sat closed, Sun 10am-noon.

The Trinity Centre, Church Rd, Meole Village, Shrewsbury 6 April Shropshire Spring Craft Fayre.

Live music, free goodie bags, competitions for children and a Hey Doll craft workshop. Open 10am-4pm.

Raising money for ‘Taking Part’ and Pontesbury Primary Schools.

The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911 Until 8 April ‘InteriMA13’. MA ART & DESIGN STUDENTS FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON - mixed media. Open Mon-Fri 9am-4pm and theatre times.

Aardvark Books, The Bookery, Manor Farm, Brampton Bryan, Bucknell 01547 530888 4 - 19 May ‘Mapping Herefordshire’.

Over 60 original maps from 1600-1900. An extensive curated selling exhibition. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm.

Assembly Rooms, Ludlow 01584 878141 Until 3 May ‘Animals in Myth and Folklore’. MICHAEL LEACH & MERIEL LLAND - wildlife photographs.

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THEGALLERY, 32 High St, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630555 April Contemporary arts and crafts including glass, ceramics, metal and wood, textiles, paintings, prints and jewellery. Thurs-Sat 11am-5pm.

The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury 01743 234970 Until 19 April ‘Youthful Landscapes’.

1 - 20 May ‘Blank Canvas’.

Open Tues - Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-1pm.

The Old Surgery Gallery, 11 High St, Clun, Craven Arms 01588 640506 April The JACQUELINE FLETCHER Exhibition accompanied by SOPHIE BIGNALL; DAVID HARBAN; PAUL HIPKISS; RUSSELL MORRIS; TIM NASH; ; ANNA RAVENSCROFT; JOHN SCOTT MARTIN; NOEL SHEPHERDSON; ANN-MONIQUE STELLINGA; JACQUE WAKELY; DAVID WHITE AND GORDON YAPP. Open daily.

The Brasserie, The Clive Restaurant, near Ludlow 01584 856565 Until 5 April VICKI NORMAN recent paintings. Open Mon-Fri 12-3pm, 6.30-9.30pm (last orders), Sat-Sun 12-9.30pm (last orders).

Sandford Gallery, 1 Sandford Place, Church Stretton www.sandfordgallery.org April Gallery artists ROS BURNS, DI PURSER, GILL CROZIER, DAVID MACE, TONY PURSER & STEPHEN VICARY. Open Fri-Mon 11am-5pm.

Silk Top Hat Gallery, Quality Square, Ludlow 01584 875363 Until 13 April ‘Seven Things I Never Knew About You’. SIMON DORRELL - new work. VICTORIA KEEBLE - prints. Isaac Smart’s Showcase: CAITRIONA CARTWRIGHT - carved stone. JENNY PEARCE - willow baskets.

22 April - 18 May ‘A Moment in Time’.

MARY GRIFFIN - pastels. KEITH NOBLE - new watercolours and oils.

Isaac Smart’s Showcase: RALPH JANDRELL - ceramics. CAROL HOWSE - jewellery. MARGO SELBY - textiles. 25 April Top Hat Tour to Compton Verney and Stourbridge Glass Museum, £20/£18, plus admission. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm.

Auction Hall, Station St, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630555 6 April Crafty Vintage Market.

Featuring RACHEL BARKER CERAMICS, GOKIMONO, MURGATROYD & BEAN, RURAL RETRO, FOXGLOVE VINTAGE, ART & ARTISAN BOOKS and more.

Open 10am-4pm. www.craftyvintage.co.uk

PRINTMAKING AND CREATIVE WORKSHOPS Day, weekend and weekly courses in Lino cutting, Etching, Drypoint, Embossing and Monoprint. Courses also available in collage, papermaking and lefthanded knitting for beginners.

Contact Rebecca Davis, Almeley, Herefordshire, atelier.r00@gmail.com 01544 340688.

Art & Craft Workshops

ART WORKSHOPS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE FREE OF CHARGE Are you 11 - 18 year old young person? Are you bored? Why not to try our Free Art sessions? Come to our art sessions on Wednesdays 4-6pm and you will be introduced to different art techniques by established local artists. Teme Valley Youth Project, Kings Meadow, Wigmore. Email: youthtvyp1@yahoo.co.uk, or call 01568770110.

Single listings are free.

Year round, ongoing workshops £40 per year

CALLING LOCAL CRAFTSMEN, ARTISTS AND ENTREPRENEURS! Stallholders invited to take part in fabulous Art, Craft & Gift Fair. 1st and 2nd June 2013, 10-4.30 pm.

St Leonard’s Church & Community Building, Yarpole. Table costs £60 for 2 days. email: bronwen@fabazaar. co.uk to book YOUNG ARTIST OF THE YEAR COMPETITION 2013 Theme: Imagine the world. For ages between 11-16 years old. Hereford College of Arts in partnership with Hay Festival are looking for young, talented artists to win one of amazing prizes! Closing date 26th April. www.youngartcomp.blogspot.com

CREATIVE WILLOW Weekly classes exploring willow weaving techniques for basketmaking, garden structures and sculpture. Gladestry, Clyro and Builth Wells. Also one and two day workshops throughout the year. Mary Zammit, 01982 552072, mary@marywillowgarden.co.uk

arts & crafts AT THE ASSEMBLY ROOMS, PRESTEIGNE

Sat 6th april 9.30AM-3.30PM LOCAL ARTISTs WORKING WITH WOOD, WILLOW, WOOL, STONE, PAPER, silver and semi-precious stones Tea & vegan cakes

for details contact RosAmund 01544 260777

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April & May SIDNEY NOLAN TRUST 15 April - Book arts Workshop, ‘What is An Artist’s Book?’ A thoughtprovoking day-long workshop led by Lin Charlston.

6 & 28 April, 18 May - Introduction to Intaglio/Colour Inking/Collagraph with tutor, Mike Clements, 4 days £120, 3 days £96, 2 days £68, 1 day £36.

11 & 12 April - Improvers’ Lithography with tutor Gini Wade, £70 for 2 days.

13 April - Coach Trip: David Nash at Kew Gardens, £20 per person, admission to Kew, £12.70.

8-10 May - Introduction to Lithography with tutor Gini Wade, £105 for 3 days, SNT members £90.

Sidney Nolan Trust, The Rodd, Presteigne, 10am-4pm, £30, SNT members £25 for each day, 01544 260149.

Thurs 4 & Thurs 11 April FAMILY STORYTELLING & CRAFT ACTIVITIES Old House, Hereford, Crafts from 11am-3pm, storytime at 12pm, 1pm & 2pm.

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Sat 6 April ROMAN CAPITALS Morning calligraphy workshop in preparation for writing Versals on 20 April. Monkland VH 10am-1pm, £10, 01885 483186. Marches Scribes.

Mon 8 April MAKE A DRY FELTED BROOCH Make a funky, woollen, dry felted vegetable or fruit brooch. Easy and fun for 8 years and upwards.

Hereford, 10am, £20 per person, materials and refreshments included.

For info: carolineeverett@btinternet. com Wed 10 & Thurs 11 April CHILDREN’S POTTERY WORKSHOP SESSIONS ‘Dragons Den.’ St George and the dragon provides the inspiration for this fantastic opportunity for young potters to get their hands on real clay. Make and paint fiery dragons with Jon the potter and his team of pottery experts.

Fun packed, hands-on and totally creative. £15 (10% discount for x3 or more places booked). Telephone and email booking essential. 01531 633886 admin@eastnorpottery.co.uk

Sun 14 April SO YOU THINK YOU WANT TO PAINT? With tutor, Sue Maud. Experimenting with a range of media. For beginners and the more experienced. Apple Store Gallery, Bridge St, Hereford, 10am-4pm, £55 including refreshments, 01432 378436.

Sat 20 April DESIGN-PRINT-MAKE Paper jewellery workshop.

Work alongside practicing professional, Flamingo Wilde, learn new skills and realize the possibilities of making designer earrings. All tools and materials included. Limited places, for ages 16+. The Workhouse Gallery, Industrial Estate, Presteigne, 1-4pm, £40, 07894 964106 or email info@flamingowilde.com Sat 20 April VERSALS Learn how to draw elegant coloured capitals as used in manuscripts (previous knowledge of Roman Caps recommended - see 6 April).

Monkland VH, 10am-4pm, £18 members, £21 visitors, 01885 483186.

Marches Scribes.

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Sat 20 & Sun 21 April PAINTING THE SPIRIT OF THE EARTH Creative retreat with all materials provided, led by Lin Brown. For beginners to the experienced, a relaxing and fun weekend. An open opportunity to capture your personal responses to nature using exciting, experimental painting techniques.

At Stapleton, south of Shrewsbury.

Full details and booking; www.wayofcreativity.com

Sat 6 & Sun 7 April WIRE SCULPTURE 2- DAY COURSE For adults, led by Gail Stokes Hayward. The course offers an opportunity to build on skills developed in one of the introductory wire workshops. Glasbury Village Hall, 10.30am-4pm, £80/£60, 01497 847426. Glasbury Arts.

Sat 27 & Sun 28 April EASTNOR POTTERY POTTER’S WHEEL WEEKEND WORKSHOP Spend the weekend relaxing and creating pots on the potter’s wheel. £190 includes all materials, refreshments and lunch. Please tel 01531 633886 or email admin@eastnorpottery.co.uk for more details.

Mon 8 - Fri 12 April OFF THE WALL WORKSHOPS A two day papier maché workshop led by Ardyn Griffin www.ardyngriffin.co.uk Goodrich Village Hall, HR9 6HX Learn a new skill and meet other interesting people. No previous experience required. £60 for two days. All materials provided. Refreshments included, advance booking essential info@offthewallworkshops.org.uk / 01989 770776.

Tues 2 April ECO-FASHION WORKSHOP Spend a day with a fashion designer to create stunning pieces of textile art with recycled materials. Make stylish home and fashion accessories. For ages 8-13 year olds. The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury, 10am-3.30pm, £17.50, 01743 234970.

Sat 27 & Sun 28 April KNIT ONE, PURL FUN Ingrid Wagner and her impossibly Big Knitting needles will have a demonstration and selling exhibition, plus workshop featuring a technique perfect for the impatient. Erwood Station Craft Centre, Gallery and Tea Rooms, near Builth Wells, 07786 376819.

ASSEMBLY ROOMS WORKSHOPS Sat - SmART, art and craft club for 8-14 years, 10.30am-12.30pm, £35 per term, Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 01584 878141.

WORKSHOPS BY THE RIVER WYE IN WOOLCRAFT From fleece to item: including spinning, plant dyeing, weaving and felting. Also traditional Indian block printing with natural dyes. Workshops from April through till mid September. Jane Meredith on jane@plantdyedwool.co.uk, www. plantdyedwool.co.uk. 01981 590370.

Mondays & Wednesdays KNITTING CLUB & CRAFT CLUB Trumpet Corner Tea Rooms, Trumpet Crossroads, Ledbury, £3 per session + materials if needed, 07813 350826.

Wednesdays KNITTING GROUP At the Workhouse Cafe, Presteigne, 2-4pm, 10% discount on food and drinks. All welcome, 01544 267864.

ART & ARTISAN Specialist Bookshop Books on Art Architecture Design Fashion, Textiles Gardens & Gardening also

Persephone & Eland books 26 High Street, Bishop’s Castle, Shropshire SY9 5BQ

01588 630435

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www.artandartisanbooks.co.uk

Will & Lottie O’Leary Upper House, Knucklas, Knighton, Powys

TEL: 01547 528 792 www.stonecarving.co.uk

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cinema ASSEMBLY ROOMS, LUDLOW 1 - 6 & 8 April LES MISERABLES (12A) 1 - 3 April WRECK IT RALPH (PG) 4 - 6 April SAMMY’S GREAT ESCAPE (U) 8 - 10 April LINCOLN (12A) 9 - 11 April TINKERBELL AND THE SECRET OF THE WINGS (U) 11 April BABETTE’S FEAST (U) 12, 15 & 16 April HITCHCOCK (12A) 13 April PEOPLE National Theatre live 17 & 18 April NO (15) 22 - 24 April SONG FOR MARION (PG) 25 April MYSTERY FILM Bringing back one of your favourite films.

26 & 30 April HYDE PARK ON HUDSON (12A) 29 April NABUCCO Royal Opera House delayed live. Recorded, featuring Placido Domingo.

Details 01584 878141

BISHOP’S CASTLE FILM SOC. 3 April GOODBYE FIRST LOVE 17 April AMOUR 1 May BEGINNERS Three Tuns, Bishop’s Castle, 8pm.

Details 01588 680445

BRECON FILM SOCIETY

8 April THE ANGELS’ SHARE 6 May A SEPARATION At Brecon Coliseum Cinema. Doors open at 7.15pm, start at 7.30pm 01874 623166

CONQUEST, BROMYARD

5 April HOPE SPRINGS (12A) 19 April SKYFALL (PG) All at 8pm. Details 01885 488575.

COURTYARD, HEREFORD 1 - 4, 12 & 13 April OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL (U) Until 4 April HYDE PARK ON HUDSON (12A) Until 4 April SONG FOR MARION (PG) 3 & 4 April DJANGO UNCHAINED (18) 6 - 10 April CLOUD ATLAS (15) 5 - 11 April THE CROODS (PG) 12 April THE HOUSE (PG) 12 April - 2 May QUARTET (12A) 13 - 16 April LORE (15) 16 - 18 April MIDNIGHT’S CHILDREN (12A) 17 & 18 April LIFE OF PI (PG) 17 April ALOIS NEBEL (15) 19 - 25 April A LATE QUARTET (15) 26 - 29 April TO THE WONDER (15) 26 April - 1 May IN THE HOUSE (15) 4 - 8 May LINCOLN (12A) Details 01432 340555.

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3 April ARGO (15) Cardington VH 01694 771295 3 April MADAGASCAR 3: EUROPE’S MOST WANTED (PG) Market Theatre, Ledbury 01531 631338 4 April THE WAY (12A) Brilley VH 01544 327227 5 April WATER (12) Market Theatre, Ledbury 01531 631338 5 April SKYFALL (12A) Clungunford Parish Hall 01588 660126 5 April GAMBIT (12A) Cound Guildhall 01743 761451 5 April TWO MEN WENT TO WAR (PG) Fownhope Memorial VH 01432 860717 5 April PIRATES! ADVENTURE WITH SCIENTISTS (U) The Simpson Hall, Burghill 01432 760816 8 April ANNA KARENINA (12A) Kelsall Methodist Hall 01829 752548 8 April ANNA KARENINA (12A) Church Stretton School 01694 724330 9 April PRIVATE PEACEFUL (12A) St mary’s Church Hall, Ross-on-Wye 01989 720341 9 April SALMON FISHING IN THE YEMEN (12A) Ashford Carbonell VH 01584 831574 9 April SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK (15) The Talbot Theatre, Whitchurch 01948 660660 9 April THE HUNGER GAMES (12A) Garway VH 01600 750465

10 April HOPE SPRINGS (12A) Hope Bowdler VH 01694 723648 10 April MAO’S LAST DANCER (12A) Cuddington & Sandiway VH 01606 888931 12 April ARGO (15) Jessie Hughes VH, Eaton 01829 760619 12 April SKYFALL (12A) Whitchurch & Ganarew Memorial Hall 01600 890640 12 April SKYFALL (12A) Bodenham Parish Hall 01568 797451 12 April ANNA KARENINA (12A) Dorstone VH 01981 550451 13 April SKYFALL (12A) Lady Emily Hall, Tarrington 01432 890720 13 April THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY (PG) Clun Memorial Hall 01588 640254 13 April GREAT EXPECTATIONS (2012) (12A) Playhouse Cinema, Community Centre, Leominster 01568 612583 13 April ANNA KARENINA (12A) Bayston Hill Memorial Hall 01743 247933 14 April SKYFALL (12A) Cound Guildhall 01743 761451 15 April HOPE SPRINGS (12A) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911 16 April SKYFALL (12A) Acton Scott VH 01694 781260 17 April PRIVATE PEACEFUL (12A) The Red House, Albrighton 01902 373854 17 April BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD (12A) Escleyside Hall 01981 510696 18 April HOPE SPRINGS (12A) Kinnerley Parish Hall 01691 682282 18 April SHADOW DANCER (15) Pudleston VH 01568 760606 18 April ANNA KARENINA (12A) Gorsley VH 01989 720358

A LATE QUARTET Following his laconic low-rent fraudster in SEVEN PSYCOPATHS, Christopher Walken leads what is essentially a fantastic ensemble piece by newbie director, Yaron Zilberman playing Peter, the leader of a world-renowned string quartet who’s stricken by early symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease. Reuniting Mark Ivanir and Catherine Keener from 2008’s much underrated comedy, WHAT JUST HAPPENED, along with Philip Seymour Hoffman as the latter’s husband and performing partner, A LATE QUARTET follows their reactions to Peter’s decision to quit in the best interests of the group. As emotions run high, long-repressed ambitions surface and relationships collapse, the four main players deliver a masterclass in film acting, and there won’t be a dry eye in the house during the group’s final performance of Beethoven’s challenging and tremendously affecting Opus 131.

All reviews by Mark Williams

A SONG FOR MARION After MARIGOLD HOTEL’s huge success, filmmakers are piling in to exploit the ‘silver screeners’ market, firstly with QUARTET (not to be confused with the far superior A LATE QUARTET, above) and now A SONG FOR MARION. Best known for the bleak thriller, LONDON TO BRIGHTON, director Paul Andrew Williams here reveals a flair for good humoured social drama with Vanessa Redgrave playing the cancer-stricken Marion determinedly enjoying her final months singing in a community choir run by a young teacher, Elizabeth (Gemma Arterton). Unfortunately, Marion’s husband (Terence Stamp), is just a little over-protective when Liz enters the choir in a national competition and his curmudgeonly tolerance wears thinner as the weeks roll by. But when the inevitable finally happens it’s his abiding love for Marion, plus a mutual loneliness shared with Liz that turn his life around.

19 April PRIVATE PEACEFUL (12A) Shifnal VH 01952 462787 19 April ANNA KARENINA (12A) Little Wenlock VH 01952 505888 19 April SKYFALL (12A) Ewyas Harold Memorial Hall 01981 240565 19 April THE SAPPHIRES (PG) Dilwyn Cedar Hall 01544 319363 19 April THE DECOY BRIDE (12A) Little Dewchurch VH 01432 840421 19 April ANNA KARENINA (12A) All Stretton VH 01694 723378 19 April HOPE SPRINGS (12A) Bosbury Parish Hall 01531 640415 20 April HOPE SPRINGS (12A) Cleobury Mortimer Parish Hall 01299 270830 20 April WAR HORSE (12A) Yarpole VH 01568 780253 20 April BEL AMI (2012) (15) Chapel Lawn VH 01547 530530 22 April RUBY SPARKS (15) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911 23 April ANNA KARENINA (12A) Much Birch Community Hall 01981 580298 25 April SKYFALL (12A) Almeley VH 01544 327195 25 April SKYFALL (12A) Goodrich VH 01600 890609 25 April SKYFALL (12A) Bagley Sports & Social Club 07773 983963 26 April SALMON FISHING IN THE YEMEN (12A) Weston-under-Penyard VH 01989 562390 26 April HUGO (2011) (U) Colwall VH 01684 540926 26 April HOPE SPRINGS (12A) Stoke Prior VH 01568 760326 26 April ANNA KARENINA (12A) Market Theatre, Ledbury 01531 631338 27 April THE ARTIST (PG) Moccas VH 07776 121956

27 April SIGHTSEERS (15) St Mary’s Church Hall, Ross-on-Wye 01989 720341 29 April LIFE OF PI (PG) Playhouse Cinema, Community Centre, Leominster 01568 612583 29 April SKYFALL (12A) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911 30 April LIFE OF PI (PG) The Talbot Theatre, Whitchurch 01948 660660 1 May SKYFALL (12A) Cardington VH 01694 771295 3 May ARGO (15) Cound Guildhall 01743 761451 3 May SKYFALL (12A) The Simpson Hall, Burghill 01432 760816

23 April CASINO ROYALE (12A) 29 April NABUCCO Opera broadcast 30 April & 1 May ZERO DARK THIRTY (15) 6 & 7 May BEAUTIFUL CREATURES (12A) Regal Cinema, 47 - 49 Teme Street, Tenbury Wells.

Details 01584 811442

SAVOY THEATRE, MONMOUTH 27 April GIULIO CESARE Metropolitan Opera live.

Sung in Italian with subtitles.

Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 01600 772467

THE SCREEN AT HAY 5 April PATHER PANCHALI (U) 3 May ANNIE HALL (15) Richard Booth’s Bookshop Cinema, Brook St, Hay-on-Wye, 7.30pm for 8pm. Details 01497 831189

SHREWSBURY FILM SOC. 5 April THE SKIN I LIVE IN 19 April THE ANGEL’S SHARE The Hive, Shrewsbury, 8pm, 01743 234970 or email shrewsburyfilmsociety@gmail.com

OLD MKT. HALL, SHREWS.

Until 14 April WRECK IT RALPH (PG) Until 4 April LIFE OF PI (PG) 5 - 11 April ZERO DARK THIRTY (15) 12 - 18 April HITCHCOCK (12A) 19 - 25 April HYDE PARK ON HUDSON (12A) 26 April - 2 May ROBOT & FRANK (ctbc) Details 01743 281281

PRESTEIGNE FILM SOC. 12 April BARBARA (12A) Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 8pm, 01544 370202 or 01544 260577

REGAL CINEMA, TENBURY 1 & 2 April WRECK IT RALPH (PG) 1 - 3 April LIFE OF PI (PG) 8 April FLIGHT (15) 8 & 10 April SAMMY’S GREAT ESCAPE (U) 9 & 10 April HITCHCOCK (12A) 8 April FLIGHT (15) 9 & 10 April HITCHCOCK (12A) 15 - 17 April A GOOD DAY TO DIE HARD (12A) 22 - 24 April SONG FOR MARION (PG)

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BARBARA Multi award-winning writer/director Christian Petzold’s latest film has bleak echoes of THE LIVES OF OTHERS in reflecting how the human spirit can survive under a paranoid, over-arching political regime – something we adore here in Film Soc. Corner. Exiled to a rural hospital for unspecified misconduct in 1980s East Germany, Petzold’s favourite actress, Nina Hoss, plays a committed and gifted doctor whose steely resolve to defy the authorities is both tested and subtly eroded. The catalyst here is her immediate superior, André, played with similar, fearful reserve by Ronald Zehrfeld who although charged with snooping on her, finds himself emotionally conflicted. Meanwhile, under the twitching noses of the secret police, Barbara is planning her escape to the West, a scheme increasingly compromised by growing loyalties to both desperate patients and, of course, André. Tense, engaging and ultimately moving.

WEOBLEY CINEMA 17 April AFTERNOONS WITH MARGUERITE 15 May SKYFALL Hopelands, Weobley Village Hall, Weobley. Sunday films - doors open at 1.45pm, start at 2pm. Wednesday films - doors open at 7pm, start at 7.30pm. Details 01544 318322

WYESIDE, BUILTH WELLS 2 - 4 April SAMMY’S GREAT ESCAPE 2 - 4 April OZ THE GREAT & POWERFUL

2 - 4 April A GOOD DAY TO DIE HARD 5 - 7, 9 - 14 April THE CROODS 5 - 7, 9 - 13 April JACK THE GIANT SLAYER 5 - 7, 9 - 11 April THIS IS 40 12 - 14, 16 - 18 April TRANCE 12 - 14, 16 - 18 April THE INCREDIBLE BURT WONDERSTONE 14 April MADAM BUTTERFLY Satellite live.

19 - 21, 23 - 25 April THE HOST

Huw Morris Unique Garden Buildings & Benches

Tel: 01547 560225 Mob: 07980 116847 www.designswithnature.co.uk

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19, 21 & 23 April TO THE WONDER 24 & 25 April LORE 26, 28 & 30 April ROBOT & FRANK 26 - 28 April STOKER 27 April GIULIO CESARE Metropolitan Opera live.

Sung in Italian with subtitles.

29 April NABUCCO The Royal Opera House live. Sung in Italian with subtitles.

Details 01982 552555

WORKSHOPS

Tues 9 April ANIMATION WORKSHOP Explore digital and stop-frame techniques. Produce your own plasticine characters and colourful sets. For ages 8-13 year olds. the Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury, 10am-3.30pm, £17.50, 01743 234970.

Wednesdays INTERMEDIATE FILM MAKING Aimed for those with slightly more advanced skills than beginners.

The Courtyard, Hereford, 5-7pm, £70 per term, 01432 340555.

Thursdays BEGINNER FILM MAKING CLUB Learn to direct, edit and even star in your own short film. The Courtyard, Hereford, 5-7pm, £70 per term, 01432 340555.

Mid BORDER ARTS SATURDAY 20 APRIL

Niki McCretton in

TIN ROCKET

WOOL AND WILLOW FESTIVAL MINERVA ARTS CENTRE, LLANIDLOES, POWYS

1st to 29th JUNE 2013 26 Exhibitors selling exquisite products Open seven days a week - FREE to enter WORKSHOP SCHEDULE This year we have 27 exciting workshops to offer, with many new ones

Niki McCretton is an award-winning performer who creates theatre productions utilising a number of art forms. Tin Rocket is an evening of comedy, stand up, space travel and scones.

Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 8pm.

www.midborderarts.org.uk charity no. 1011108

Presteigne & Norton Town Council

www.castleringoakframe.co.uk

Sun 2 Mon 3 Tues 4 Thurs 6 Fri 7 8&9 Mon 10 Tues 11 Wed 12 11 & 12 Thurs 13 Fri 14 Sat 15 Sat 15 Sun 16 Mon 17 Tues 18 Wed 19 Thurs 20 Fri 21 22 & 23 Mon 24 Tues 25 Wed 26 Thurs 27 Fri 28 Sat 29

Make A Felt Hare Colour your Knits Nuno Felted Bowl Locker Hooking Upcycling Part 1 2 day Basket Making Felted Jewellery Garden Supports Needle Felt Initials Weaving on a Loom Felt Pictures Design & Colour Natural Dying 3D Hollow Felt Brinkley Loom Weaving Spinning on a Wheel Tunisian Crochet Dying with Acid Dyes Upcycling Part 2 Rag Flowers & Garlands 2 day Frame Baskets Nuno Felted Scarf Weaving with Rush Willow Sculpture Knitting on 4 Needles Bavarian Crochet Circular Weaving

Ruth Packham Sasha Kagan Chrissie Menzies Sue Clow S Boulanger Beryl Smith Pat Johnson Lois Grindy Olwen Veevers S Attwood Wright Ali Scott Sue Terrey Jane Meredith Sue Terrey Jane Meredith Lin Lorien Margaret Hughes S Attwood Wright S Boulanger Sue Clow Mel Bastier Chrissie Menzies Beryl Smith Catherine Pudner Lin Lorien Margaret Hughes Maureen Preen

One day workshops £35 Two day workshops £70 Further details are available at www.woolandwillowfestival.org

Beautifully crafted traditional and contemporary timber frames.

From self-build homes to log stores.

Competitive pricing from a friendly, family run business.

Rob Dawson T 01547 560 231 M 07828 819 149 E castleringwood@btinternet.com

Booking forms can be printed from the Workshops webpage or please send your name, address, phone number, email address, workshop details and cheque made payable to The Wool and Willow Festival to: The Wool and Willow Festival c/o Goetre, Van, Llanidloes, Powys, SY18 6NS

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dance Dance Performance Fri 5 April RUSSIAN COSSACKS RUSSIAN STATE DANCE ENSEMBLE The Cossacks’ fiery dances and songs are as true and honest as the souls of their country folk. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £18.50/£16.50, 01743 281281.

Tues 9 April PASHA KOVALEV & KATYA VIRSHILAS Stars from ‘Strictly Come Dancing’. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, £23.50, 01743 281281.

Wed 10 April SENSORY BASED DANCE MOVEMENT NIA technique, for all ages, shapes and sizes. (Think Arabian/yoga off the floor, with soul stirring rhythms).

Led by Mary-Claire Williams. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 11am-12pm or Stoke St Milborough 2-3pm. 0845 0349 331 or Sally@danceforlifeunlimited.co.uk Fri 26 April SLEEPING BEAUTY VIENNA FESTIVAL BALLET. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £20, 01743 281281.

Fri 26 April ALICE IN WONDERLAND BALLET THEATRE UK presents a ballet of comic charm and virtuoso dancing. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £16/£15, under 16s £12, 01600 719401.

Sat 27 April CHELSEA HOTEL EARTHFALL reveal the poetry and tragicomic events from this iconic hotel and its place in contemporary culture. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 8pm, £12/£10, 01874 611622.

Sun 28 April MAKE YOUR MOVE RED CROSS DANCE. An exciting combination of dance and music being used to visualise and demonstrate various areas of work of the Red Cross. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, £8 adults, children under 12 £6, 01743 280070, www.redcross.org.uk/dance or email ecroall@redcross.org.uk.

Dance Workshops

Single listings are free. Year round entries £40 Sat 13 April FRENCH & BRETON DANCE DAY Learn traditional French and Breton dances and/or dance tunes. Lydham, near Bishop’s Castle. Workshops for musicians 2pm with Kantref, 4pm dance workshop with teatcher Annette Davies. Chef-prepared vegetarian buffet, 8pm le bal with live music from Kantref, Geoff and Esta. £5 per workshop, £10 for the bal, £17 for workshop, dinner and bal, £20 for both workshops, dinner and bal. Places limited, booking essential, www.onnydanse.org.uk or email frickford+bal@gmail.com

WYE TANGO presents TANGO MUSIC DAY Saturday 27th April

Two morning workshops exploring Tango Music. Suitable for non-tango dancers too. Three afternoon workshops exploring how dancers can get more out of the music. All welcome to stay for lunch and/or join in the evening where an opportunity to listen to tango music and watch dancing.

Teachers Ruth Zimmermann & Frank Grozelaar-Green are well qualified to lead us through this musical exploration.

AT CLEHONGER VILLAGE HALL, HR2 9RD

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Alice in Wonderland

For full details check out www.wyetangoweebly.com book online by email fiona.renton@talk21.com or call 07770 686792

Sat 20 April CONTEMPLATIVE DANCE WORKSHOP With Karen Nelson. An improvised based, 3-part ritual that allows for several layers of awareness practice. Meditation, followed by ‘personal warm-up’ and finally to ‘open space’.

New Inn, Brilley, Whitney-on-Wye, 9.30am-5.30pm, £35 for the day including lunch, 01497 831284.

Sat 27 April WYE TANGO MUSIC DAY With Ruth Zimmerman and Frank Rozelaar-Green.

Different workshops for all abilities from non-tango dancers to people with tango experience. Clehonger Village Hall, 9.30am-5.30pm, followed by an evening of tango dancing at 7.30pm, 07770 686792, fiona.renton@talk21.com, www.wyetango.weebly.com

DANCE CLASSES AT GYM & TONIC, HAY-ON-WYE Creative, contemporary and street dance classes.

Learning new routines, creating own dances and the chance to perform. Saturdays: 8-11 yrs 9.15am-10.15am.

3-7 yrs 10.30am-11.15am. 12-16 yrs 11.30am-12.30pm.

Please contact Lauren on: 07825 914493 to find out more or to book a place.

BELLYDANCE CLASSES WITH ALANYA Presteigne, St Andrew’s Hall, Mondays 8.00-9.30pm.

Open Level. Leominster, Bodenham Parish Hall, Thursdays 7.30-9.00pm Improvers/ Returners. £25.00 per 5-week block or £7.00 pay-as-you-go. For information & other classes/workshops visit www.alanyabellydance.com or call Abbie on 07962 161081 Mon BREAKDANCE With 2Faced Dance Company.

4-5pm 4-7 year olds, 5-6 7-11 year olds, 6.15-7.15pm 11+ year olds. The Courtyard, Hereford, £60 per term, 01432 276807.

Tues DANCE @ THE COURTYARD Contemporary Dance for Adults 6.30-7.30pm, £48 per term or £5 per week. Junior Youth Dance for ages 7-11 4.15-5.15pm, Senior Youth Dance for ages 12-18 5.156.15pm, £40 per term or £4.20 per week. 01905 611199.

Tues DANCE WITHOUT INHIBITIONS All styles of dance for fun and fitness. Powys Dance Centre, Llandrindod Wells, 7-8pm, 07779 281831.

Tues DANCE FACTORY All styles of dance, jazz, hip-hop, street and contemporary for ages 6-11 years old. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 5.30-6.30pm, £20 per half term, 07504 860774.

Weds CIRCLE DANCING Leominster Community Centre 2.00-3.30pm All levels welcome, £4 per session. Transition Leominster 01568 620180.

Thurs URBAN DANCE CLUB WITH 2FACED DANCE COMPANY Ages 7-11 years 4-5pm, ages 11+ 5-6pm. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 01584 813711.

Fri CHANCE TO DANCE A gentle programme of creative dance for the over 50s.

The Courtyard, Hereford, 10.15am-11.15pm, £3.50 per session, 01432 340555.

Fri DANCING TOTS Drop-in sessions. No need to book. The Courtyard, Hereford. 11.30am-12.15pm, £4 per parent and toddler, £1 for an additional child, 01432 340555.

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The Lion in Kington M ISTER Pernickety was encouraged by appreciative locals to visit the Lion in Kington, then discouraged by a gushing, cliché-ridden ‘review’ of the place in one of the local glossies, who think that a puff (often, as in this case, alongside a paid advertisement) is a review.

Ironically, the intelligent punter is aware of this and tends to ignore such disingenuous journalism. There are regrettably few local organs who, like the Woolly One, have the integrity to publish honest, unbiased accounts of the eating places they have visited.

Nevertheless, Mr P set off for lunch in Kington last month with a characteristically open mind. His Lovely Companion had either lost her appetite or had better things to do, so, as Mr P likes to combine a female view with his own, in order to reflect Nature’s own glorious gender diversity, he invited VB, a knowledgeable wine and food professional with clearly defined opinions, to accompany him.

The Lion, in Bridge Street, is a handsome stone building, perhaps 17th Century, an old town boozer, which, until recently, had been allowed to degenerate. The new owner and chef, Gareth Clark, took it on, tidied it up (without overdoing it, like its name-sake in Leintwardine) and it reopened a year ago as a gastro-pub.

Walking through a promising Georgian doorway, Mr P was disappointed by the plainness of the large bar within (which also serves as a restaurant overflow). The dining-room itself is low-ceilinged, though well-proportioned, if a little small. It is furnished with an odd and not especially charming hotch-potch of chairs and tables, and a strange collection of unattractive, badly hung pictures. Mr P’s Lovely Companion, had she been there, would have raised an eyebrow and curled a lip.

The table to which Mr P and his guest were shown was Formica-topped on an iron pedestal, which, while no doubt practical, didn’t make an enjoyable surface from which to eat. On the table was a pair of white china salt and pepper pots in the form of cows, through whose nostrils the condiments were poured. Food was served on inoffensive, plain white crockery.

The lunch menu was immediately interesting, and offered a number of less expensive dishes that could double up as either starters or main courses. (In this respect, the dinner menu is more conventional.)

To begin with, VB ordered Root Vegetable and Cheddar Soup (£5), which she and Mr P agreed was exceptionally good and served with light, interesting wholemeal bread. Mr P chose a Platter of Chorizo, Salami, Jamon Cured Ham, Chutney and Bread (£7.95).

The charcuterie was enjoyable, especially an excellent chorizo, perhaps a Pata Negra, putting one in mind of times spent in balmy, Balaeric taverns. It arrived with a lightly dressed rocket salad and quince jelly, not chutney, but that suited Mr P. It being the time of Lentern abstinence, with the platter of meats he drank only apple juice, which tasted good, pure and not as unsuitable as it sounds, while VB, with her soup, had a glass of Viala pinot grigio/gargenega (£11.95 a bottle). Although it tasted as if it had come from

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a pre-opened bottle, she described it as light, clear and fruity. She followed this with a glass of Faustino Rivera Tinto – Rioja (from a good, imaginative selection by Andrew Darwin Fine Wines) which the list described as having ‘red berry aromas, underscored by notes of liquorice’. Although this produced a rueful smile in Mr P, in his abstemiousness he couldn’t confirm or deny it. VB said it was a little darker than she’d expected, but a good example of the genre.

They were being served by a well-mannered, youthful woman who told them it was her first day in the job, which meant, pleasingly, that she hadn’t yet acquired the beastly habits of so many restaurant staff these days, even out in the sticks, who say, ‘There you go!’ as they plonk down plates, and order one to ‘Enjoy!’, pestering one afterwards with blunt enquiries about one’s views.

An additional bonus was the music played throughout luncheon which was thoughtful, not over-obtrusive, and included a favourite Nick Drake track, with not a bar of heavy metal, rap or dub-step to invade Mr P’s equanimity.

Feeling encouraged by their experience so far, VB and Mr P looked forward to their next courses.

Ignoring his well-established belief that the meat of the Guinea fowl is depressingly short on flavour Mr P decided to give it another chance and ordered Roast Guinea Fowl Breast, New Potato and Mixed Leaf Salad with Pumpkinseed Dressing (£8.95). It was a good move; the chef had somehow managed to coax a stronger, more distinctive taste than usual from the (slightly meagre) strips of guinea fowl that topped a well-dressed salad.

VB, feeling that it would give her a useful opportunity to test the chef’s core skills, ordered Beef Burger, Smoked Cheese, Jalapeno, Mixed Leaves and Hand Cut Chips (£8.95). A well made hamburger from quality beef can be a thing of great, if unsophisticated, deliciousness. The Lion’s looked promising, and real, but when it came to it, Mr P is sorry to report, it was a disappointment. It didn’t taste or smell fresh, and there was something odd about its herbal seasoning. To compound this, it was served in a sour-dough bun, which VB described as ‘ciabatta gone wrong’. She and Mr P agreed that the dish was unpleasant to the point of being inedible. It’s always a

greater let-down when one dud dish follows three good ones, and Mr P understands that it may simply have been bad luck that the chef let this one out of the kitchen, because it is clear that he’s generally good at his job.

VB and Mr P approached their puddings feeling frankly disheartened, but were able, nevertheless, to appreciate a light mango cheesecake and a satisfactorily ‘rhubarby’ ice-cream with their coffee.

They drove away with mixed feelings. The place lacked any special ambience, although, they agreed, some of the food they’d eaten had been thoroughly enjoyable.

Perhaps it’s a restaurant that comes more into its own in the evenings; perhaps Mr P should give it another try.

He’s not sure that it would merit a forty-five minute drive, although, if he lived in Kington, he would certainly go again.

The Lion, 52 Bridge Street, Kington www.lionkington.com Mr Pernickity - www.misterpernickety.com

EVENTS

Wed 17 April THE LUDLOW PUDDING EXPERIENCE A dinner with seven desserts, glass of house wine and coffee. Vote for the best pud! Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7pm, £16.95, 01584 878141.

FOOD BYTES

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AARDVARK BOOKS LTD, THE BOOKERY, MANOR FARM, BRAMPTON BRYAN, BUCKNELL 01547 530888 Cafe serving refreshments, cakes etc. Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm.

THE GARDEN TEA ROOM & DELI, KINGSLAND HR6 9QS (opposite the church green) Tel: 01568 709142 Open Tuesday – Saturday 11:00am – 6:00pm and Bank Holidays 11:00 – 5:30pm. Shop/deli for tasty treats. All day lunches, desserts, cakes & speciality teas and coffee.

Handmade, seasonal food including many vegetarian, wheat and dairy free options. Select ‘Scrummy Bites’ dishes always available. Great venue for special celebrations. Two 6m x 4m Marquees plus crockery hire available. Vintage setting with peaceful garden and log fire.

THE HARP INN, OLD RADNOR, PRESTEIGNE 01544 350655 An unspoilt 15th century Welsh longhouse pub with fantastic views over the Radnor Valley. Delicious freshly cooked food made from locally sourced, seasonal ingredients which you can enjoy with a glass of wine or one of our traditional cask ales or local organic ciders beside our welcoming log fire. Current menus are on our website www.harpinnradnor.co.uk together with details of special events such as steak nights, seasonal tasting menu nights and our annual beer festival. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 6pm and weekend lunchtimes from 12pm.

SCRUMMY BITES - made locally with you in mind. www.scrummybites.co.uk STONELEIGH, KINGSLAND 01568 709142. Handmade dishes include delicious desserts, savouries and pastries. Ideal for busy people, family gatherings. Special menus for events of 6 to 100 people. Available from The Garden, Kingsland, HR6 9QS plus Knighton, Ludlow and Presteigne farmers markets.

Many vegetarian, wheat and dairy free options. Awarded Ludlow Food Festival’s Graeme Kidd bursary 2010.

SETONAIKAI, 25 THE PARADE, SHREWSBURY. SY1 1DL 01743 343517 www.setonaikai.co.uk.

Specialists in authentic ingredients, cookware and tableware from Japan and the Far East, along with a range of cards, gifts and kimonos. We also have a growing range of the exotic, eclectic and the unusual from all four corners of the world. A vast selection you may not find anywhere else. Take a look at our range of Japanese kitchenware and tableware to buy online at www.cookingjapanese. co.uk. Open Tues - Sat, 10am - 5pm.

The India & China Tea Company at TOWER HOUSE GALLERY, HIGH STREET, KNIGHTON 01547 529530 www.towerhousegallery.blogspot.co.uk/ Homemade soups, breads and cakes, Italian blend coffee and over 20 different varieties of leaf tea. Wed - Sat 9.30 to 5.00, Sun 11-4 Mon & Tues CLOSED. THE WORKHOUSE CAFE, INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, PRESTEIGNE 01544 267864 Cafe gallery, light lunches, good coffee, homemade cakes. Tues - Sat 10am - 4pm.

RHOS MARKET GARDEN, KNIGHTON 01547 528315 Growers & providers of organic veg, fruit & flowers.

Morning Market stalls Knighton Thursday & Presteigne Friday Veg boxes delivered to local area weekly.

CSA Scheme. Restaurant orders welcome info@rhosorganic.co.uk www.rhosorganic.co.uk

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music

APRIL

Mon 1 April BEER & BUNNIES WEEKEND Minstrels welcome. The Nelson Inn, Ludlow, 01584 872908.

DR JAZZ Jazz in the afternoon. Spread Eagle, King St, Hereford, 3-5pm, free.

CIDER CITY JAZZMEN The Barrels, St Owen’s St, Hereford, 01432 274968.

VELVET DUKES Crown & Anchor, Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

PETER DYKE Lunchtime organ concert. Hereford Cathedral, 1.15pm, free admission, retiring collection.

Tues 2 April

OPEN MIC The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, free, 01497 821162, www.theglobeathay.org

Wed 3 April PATSY CLINE 50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR Featuring the stars of the West End production ‘Patsy’. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £19.50-£17.50, 01743 281281.

OPEN MIC Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

THE PEATBOG FAERIES Traditional jigs and reels through to jazz, hip hop, reggae and more.

Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 8pm, £15/£13, 01874 611622.

Thurs 4 April NIEL MCPHERSON & YOUNG BEN A touch of musical blarney and popular songs. The Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford, 01952 610888.

REMI HARRIS The Retreat, Ledbury.

OPEN MIC JAM With the Wayne Martin Band. Crown & Anchor Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

Fri 5 April Peatbog Faeries

CHRIS QUINN Wine Bar, Quality Square, Ludlow, 01584 878000.

INDIE DOG Dun Cow, Shrewsbury.

SYNERGY The Exchange, Newtown, 9pm, free.

THE DELRAY ROCKETS Three-piece rock-a-billy band. Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford.

GRETA ISAAC Up and coming starlet of the nu-folk scene. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £5/£6/£7, globe@hay.org JAZZ @ THE BONDED WAREHOUSE Featuring Fret & Fiddle, a swing trio led by violinist Sally Minchin. The Bonded Warehouse, Canal St, Stourbridge, 7.30pm, £7, under 16s £3.50 on the door, 01384 377797.

ELECTRIC BLUES REACTION White Horse Inn, Clun.

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FOLK SESSION With the Pedigrees. Spread Eagle, King St, Hereford, 8pm, free.

AMBER LIZARD Malthouse, Ironbridge.

THEATRE OF BLUES FESTIVAL 2013 Featuring Hooson, Cliff Stocker’s Legendary Slack Alice and 24 Pesos.

The Lion Hotel, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £35 for 5 & 6 April events. www.theatreofblues.com

Sat 6 April THE NEW 4 POOFS AND A PIANO An opportunity to see this talented and exciting new line-up strut their stuff.

Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £14, 01600 772467.

RESTLESS DOG Malthouse, Ironbridge.

STASIO SLIWKA & THE MONKS OF BELMONT ABBEY An Easter celebration of Plainchant and organ. Belmont Abbey, 7.30pm, 01432 374747.

JESSE AND THE BRACKISH BREEZE Plus support. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £4/£5/£6, globe@hay.org CHAMELEON Black Lion, Bridge St, Hereford.

PHIL HARTNOLL (ORBITAL) Plus Aubrey Fry + Jamie Parnell.

Baskerville Hall, Clyro, near Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £20, over 18s only. www.residentadvisor.net/event. aspx?439712.

OPEN DAY Belmont Abbey, 10am-4.30pm, free.

RHYDIAN ROBERTS From X Factor fame. The Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £22.50, 01600 719401.

THE STEVE GIBBONS BAND Plus support. Priest Weston Village Hall, near Chirbury, 8pm, £8, 01938 561305.

CHORD RUSH Saturday Cafe, The Courtyard, Hereford, 12-2pm, free, 01432 340555.

Fri 12 April

Little Rumba

THE CHARLESTON CHASERS Performing vintage popular music.

Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £16/£15, 01874 611622.

THE DUVETS Dun Cow, Shrewsbury.

RETRO GAMING NIGHT The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, free entry, competition entry £2, globe@hay.org THE ENGLISH FLUTE Solo recorder music from the 17th and 18th century. With Philip Thorby, recorder, Hilary Norris, harpsichord and David Hatcher, viol. St Michael’s Church, Discoed, near Presteigne, 7.30pm, davidjohnhatcher@gmail.com WILL KILLEEN Spread Eagle, King St, Hereford, 9pm.

THEATRE OF BLUES FESTIVAL 2013 Featuring the winner of the Shropshire Battle of The Blues, Bex Marshall & The Drivetones, plus Tim Aves Wolfpack, Fuschi 4, Dani Wilde and Buddy Whittington. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 2pm, £35 for 5 & 6 April events, 01743 281281, www.theatreofblues.com BORDERLINE BLUES BAND The Hollybush Inn, near Hay-on-Wye. LIVE MUSIC Hollybush Inn, near Hay-on-Wye. THE BEST OF BRECON A mix of song, dance, music and drama.

In aid of St David’s Hospice Care.

Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.45pm, £10, under 18s £6, 01874 611622.

Sun 7 April RABBIT FOOT Prince of Wales, Ledbury.

TASHA The Grape Vaults, Leominster.

JOE SEAGER Housmans Bar, Church Stretton, 8pm.

Thurs 11 April KARINE POLWART Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £15, 01743 281281.

OPEN MIC Hosted by Wayne and Troy. White Horse Inn, Clun.

MEN IN GENERAL The Courtyard, Hereford, 8pm, £12/£11, 01432 340555.

NAT BIRCHALL QUINTET Jazz. Queen’s Head, St James St, Monmouth, 01600 712767.

MADISON Crown & Anchor, Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

OPEN MIC The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £2, 01743 234970.

WHISKEY RIVER The darndest rocking Cajun, Zydeco, blues, roots and country rock ‘n’ roll.

The Barrels, St Owen’s St, Hereford, 9pm, free.

ANDY BOUCHER Black Lion, Bridge St, Hereford.

GRAND FINALE & CEILIDH Presteigne & Norton Zero Waste presents Sue Harris with Bandamania and Whitton Voices. Drinks and nibbles.

The Memorial Hall, Presteigne, 6.30pm, 01686 626234 to reserve your ticket.

HAGGLEBAG Celtic Irish folk rock band blend jigs, reels and ballads. Silvester Horne Institute, Church Stretton, 7.30pm, £8 in advance or £9 on the door, 01694 720132.

NIKKI ROUS Wine Bar, Quality Square, Ludlow, 01584 878000.

Men In General

JAMES HOLLINGSWORTH Queen’s Head, St James St, Monmouth, 01600 712767.

Tues 9 April VO FLETCHER & TYLER MASSEY Fancy finger-picking transatlantic songs. The Granary, Leominster, 8pm, two-course meal £16, phone to book, 01568 614290.

LITTLE RUMBA Wild East European klezmer meets sexy South American tango by way of Tom Waites and Tom Lehrer!

The Hatch, Lindridge, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm, 07814 986868.

Wed 10 April OPEN MIC Hosted by Wayne Martin. White Horse Inn, Clun.

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OPEN MIC The Barrels, St Owen St, Hereford.

Urban Folk Quartet

STAR OF THE SEA Housmans Bar, Church Stretton, 8pm.

Thurs 18 April SPIERS & BODEN Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £15, 01743 281281.

THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £23.50 & £20.50, 01743 281281.

MOONSTREAM Crown & Anchor, Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

OPEN MIC Spread Eagle, King St, Hereford, 8pm, free, drink for performers.

Fri 12 April MID WALES CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Programme includes Mozart, Beethoven, Debussy and Ropartz.

Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7.45pm, £10, 01686 614555.

HMV BAND Malthouse, Ironbridge.

STRING THE MARIONETTE The Exchange, Newtown, 9pm, free.

OTIS MACK & THE TUBBY BLUESTERS Blues, rock and pop. Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford.

URBAN FOLK QUARTET The Regal, 7.30pm, 47 - 49 Teme Street, Tenbury Wells, 01584 811442.

Sat 13 April KIT DOWNES QUINTET Shrewsbury Jazz Network. The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £12, members £10, under 16s £6, 01743 234970.

KRAZY LEGZ Malthouse, Ironbridge.

WILL KILLEEN The Bull Hotel, Ludlow.

PHOENIX Plus Hip Hop night. Black Lion, Bridge St, Hereford.

BLAME KENNY Ludlow Brewing Company, Railway Shed, Ludlow, 8pm, £5 in advance, 08450 349331 or 01746 712111.

RUTH BOWEN’S GARDENIA SWING Saturday Cafe, The Courtyard, Hereford, 12-2pm, free, 01432 340555.

HEINZ HUNT Jazz. Hollybush Inn, near Hay-on-Wye.

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SPRING INTO EDGTON Supper and song with Invoice & Guests, back by popular demand.

Edgton Village Hall, near Craven Arms, 7.15pm, £10, 01588 680366 or 672248.

Bar and raffle.

KEITH JAMES The songs of Leonard Cohen.

Baskerville Arms, Clyro, 8.30pm, for tickets 01497 820671.

BEN HUWS & FRIENDS Singer, guitarist and songwriter.

Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 8pm, £10, 01600 772467.

FOUR CHOIRS CONCERT Featuring Aberhonddu Male Choir, Brecon Singers, Monday Choir and the Talgarth Male Choir. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £11/£9, 01874 611622.

Sun 14 April WILL KILLEEN Queen’s Head, St James St, Monmouth, 01600 712767.

THE WORRIED MEN Prince of Wales, Ledbury.

THE SARAH WARREN BAND Lichfield Vaults, Church St, Hereford, 4pm, free, 01432 266821.

LITTLE DAVE The Grape Vaults, Leominster.

MILITARY WIVES Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £21.50, 01743 281281.

LUDLOW JAZZ QUARTET Housmans Bar, Church Stretton, 12.30-2.30pm.

Tues 16 April RUTH BOWEN’S GARDENIA SWING Jazz vocals and guitar with special guest Heinz Hunt on sax and flute.

Jazz in the Bar, Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 8pm, £6, students £3, 01874 611622.

Wed 17 April EUROPEAN UNION CHAMBER ORCHESTRA With Lesley Garrett. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £25/£24, 01743 281281.

FILM, TV & MUSIC QUIZ The Sitting Room, 3 Upper Galdeford (above Thai Box), 7.30pm, teams max 4ppl., £1.50 entry.

CAFE MOZART Music by the Earl of Abingdon, Atterbury, Blewitt, Dale, George Jenkins, Mozart, Purcell, Sheild and Haydn. Hereford Concert Society.

The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £18, HCS members £15, students £5, accompanied children under 16 £3, 01432 340555.

Fri 19 April BELLAMONDA Balkan ceilidh. Church Barn, Bishop’s Castle, 7.30pm, 01588 630648.

DAI ROBS The Exchange, Newtown, 9pm, free.

CUSTARD COLLECTION Malthouse, Ironbridge.

SLIGHTLY DAZED Black Lion, Bridge St, Hereford.

THE BARREL HOUSE BLUES BAND Supported by Leeds Bluesman Trevor Rowley. The Woodbury Down Inn, Victoria Rd, Bridgnorth, 8pm, £5, limited tickets, 07896 676189.

Spiers and Boden

Don’t miss them, back by popular demand!

April events

Wednesday 3 April, 2pm

Kid Carpet & The Noisy Animals at the Ludlow Food & Drink Festival Saturday 11th May at 7pm

REMI HARRIS TRIO playing at

Montgomery Activity Centre Sat. 20th April 8pm

Limited numbers - please book £12 including bowl of delicious veggie food No bar please bring own Alcohol/Glasses Soft drinks/coffee available

Visit: www.thebluesroad.com Email: hmdjones@btinternet.com 01686 668555 tickets from Bunners Shop

A rock ‘n’ roll musical show for children and families.

Lo-fi technological wizardry turns toys into magical superstars with the aid of a video camera, comedy and some punk rock.

Friday 19 April, 7.30pm

Charlie Dore

Her songs have been recorded by Tina Turner, George Harrison, Lisa Stansfield, Paul Carrack, Ricky Ross, Sheena Easton, Celine Dion, UB40 and Jimmy Nail. See her in Ludlow with local choir Got2Sing.

Wednesday 24 April, 7.30pm

Comedy Club

Ludlow Assembly Rooms’ regular comedy club presents the rising stars of the Standup world live on stage in Ludlow. MC: Tony Jameson, with Romesh Ranganathan, Sean McLoughlin & Joe Lycett.

Saturday 27 April, 7.30pm

James Yorkston, Seamus Fogarty & The PictishTrail Fab Fife-based folk ensemble.

Three members of The Fence Collective joining forces for an on-stage collaboration of songs, laughs and some blether – some of the best of Scottish folk music around.

April films

Wreck-it Ralph, Sammy’s Great Escape, Tinkerbell and the Secret of the Wings, Lincoln, Babette’s Feast, Hitchcock, No, Song for Marion, Hyde Park on Hudson, People (second screening), Nabucco (ROH screening)

Box Office 01584 878141

www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk

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JACKHAMMER BLUES BAND The Spread Eagle, King St, Hereford, 8.30pm, free.

Johnny Cash Roadshow

TREORCHY MALE CHOIR Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £19/£18, 01743 281281.

LUDLOW’S GOT TALENT GRAND FINAL Finalists in a community talent contest.

Organised by students from Ludlow College and The Rotary Club of Ludlow.

Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7.30pm, 01584 878141.

WALKING BY MYSELF Rock covers. Hollybush Inn, near Hay-on-Wye. ABBA NIGHT A live concert by the UK’s number 1 Abba tribute band, a Super Trouper Swedish supper, bar and seventies disco. Abba costumes very welcome.

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

Fri 19 April JOHNNY CASH ROADSHOW Tribute, fronted by singer/songwriter Clive John with The Spirit Band. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £19/£18, 01432 340555.

ALTERNATIVE ROUTE Dun Cow, Shrewsbury.

CHRISTINA KULUKUNDIS A tapestry of bluegrass and folk.

With support from Mike Parker. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £4/£5/£6, globe@hay.org JAMES HICKMAN Wine Bar, Quality Square, Ludlow, 01584 878000.

CHARLIE DORE Acoustic folk-country roots music.

Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £12, 01584 878141.

SI NICHOLLS White Horse Inn, Clun.

WORRIED MEN Blues and rock. Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford.

MOTHERSHIP Ultimate Set List Live brings the most authentic sounding Led Zeppelin tribute.

Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £15, 01600 772467.

Sat 20 April SHADOWS OF MOTOWN Songs from the Supremes, The Four Tops, The Temptations, Martha Reeves and more. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 8pm, £12, 01885 488575.

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THE BIG GLOBE QUIZ The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £2 per person, globe@hay.org KIM CYPHER QUARTET Great sax and vocals-led jazz combo.

Saturday Cafe, The Courtyard, Hereford, 12-2pm, free, 01432 340555.

PAUL HENRY Highly acclaimed Welsh poet and musician Paul Henry with a programme of poetry, music and song. The Hall Barn, Bleddfa, nr. Knighton. 7.30pm. Tickets to include refreshments £8.00 on the door also from Marches Poets 01544 267418.

REMI HARRIS TRIO Montgomery Activity Centre, 8pm, limited numbers, please book, £12 including veggie food, bring your own alcohol and glasses. Tickets from Bunners shop or 01686 668555.

The King’s Singers

HOT FEAT Joel’s Wish present soul and R ‘n’ B classics. Ludlow Brewing Company, Station Drive, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £6 in advance, 01584 873291. All profits to Severn Hospice.

WHITE LIGHT Malthouse, Ironbridge.

BELMONT ABBEY Open day, 10am-4.30pm, free. Organ recital by Ian Tracey of Liverpool Cathedral, 7.30pm. Belmont Abbey, Hereford, 01432 374747.

SEINDORF BEAUMARIS BAND One of the finest ensembles in Wales.

Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7.30pm, £8/£4, 01686 614555.

NOTORIOUS BROTHERS Black Lion, Bridge St, Hereford.

THE KINGS SINGERS Featuring traditional folksongs, romantic part songs, madrigals and nonsense poetry from across Europe.

The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £25/£23, 01432 340555.

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RICH O’BRIEN PROJECT Modern blend of jazz, funk, soul and R ‘n’ B. Queen’s Head, St James St, Monmouth, 01600 712767.

T’Pau

CLARE FREE Prince of Wales, Ledbury.

MID WALES CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Marcia Crayford, violin and Moray Welsh, cello with young professionals from Sinfonia Cymru play music by Spohr, Handel and Dvorak.

St Michael’s Church, Discoed, near Presteigne, 7.30pm, £10 from Presteigne Post Offfice or 01547 560246, www.discoed.org

Tues 23 April Show of Hands

Sat 20 April WE’LL MEET AGAIN The Regal, 7.30pm, 47 - 49 Teme Street, Tenbury Wells, 01584 811442.

Sun 21 April BISHOP’S CASTLE JAZZ Three Tuns, Bishop’s Castle, 8pm.

WOODCHUCK The Grape Vaults, Leominster.

THE LEMON JEFFERSONS The Victory, St Owen St, Hereford.

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GRAVY TRAIN Yorkshire House, Shrewsbury.

THE ECLECTIC SOFA A new montly event for those of an arts persuasion around Ludlow for a networking event. The Sitting Rooms, 3 Upper Galdeford (above Thai Box), Ludlow, 7.30pm, the sittingroomludlow. blogspot.com

Wed 24 April JOHAN ASHERTON Inspired French folk singer, accompanied by Sarah and Tim Smith and Stephane from Skiffle Rendevous.

The Dukes, Presteigne, 8.30pm, £3 on the door. Sheep Music gig.

Johan Asherton

10CC’S GRAHAM GOULDMAN Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £22.50, 01743 281281.

Allan Yn Y Fan

REMI HARRIS TRIO Housmans Bar, Church Stretton, 8pm.

Thurs 25 April SOUL NIGHT Malthouse, Ironbridge.

SHOW OF HANDS With Miranda Sykes and Rex Preston.

Folk, roots, blues, rock, country and more. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 8pm, £16/£14, 01874 611622.

BC/DC Crown & Anchor, Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

JONNY DYER & VICKI SWAN Spread Eagle, King St, Hereford, 8pm, £6 in advance, £7 on the door.

Thurs 25 April ALLAN YN Y FAN Wales’ Celtic band team up with its pre-eminent Celtic harpist. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 8pm, £10, 01686 614555.

Fri 26 April T’PAU Featuring Carol Decker.

Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 8pm, £19.50/£18.50, 01874 611622.

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CUBAN NIGHT Starting with a film, ‘Strawberry & Chocolate’. A salsa workshop.

Photograph exhibition by Richard Greatrex. St Peter’s Centre, Peterchurch, 7pm, £7, 0783 7160505.

St Chad’s Music Festival, Sine Nomine

Fri 26 April WAYNE MARTIN BAND The Exchange, Newtown, 9pm, free.

PAUL PARKER BAND Malthouse, Ironbridge.

JOE SEAGER Wine Bar, Quality Square, Ludlow, 01584 878000.

SIXTEEN TAMBOURINES INDIE DISCO The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 9pm, globe@hay.org JAMES HUNT & BAND Jazz dinner. Fishmore Hall, Ludlow, £50 inclusive of coffee and petit fours, 01584 875148.

SLOWBURNER White Horse Inn, Clun.

STEVE MARSDEN Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford.

LOST THE PLOT Dun Cow, Shrewsbury.

CHAMELEON Black Lion, Bridge St, Hereford.

A GALA EVENING FOR BROMYARD GALA An all star cast of Bromyard’s talented performers supported by Queen Elizabeth Humanities College of singers and musicians. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 8pm, £10, 01885 488575.

Sat 27 April THE URBAN FOLK QUARTET A high energy show of grooving, globally-influenced folk music.

Pontesbury Village Hall, 8pm, £10/£6, 01743 790165. Arts Alive.

BIG SKY Hollybush Inn, near Hay-on-Wye. HEREFORDSHIRE YOUTH ORCHESTRA Programme includes Elgar, Tchaikovsky and Mozart. Leominster Priory, 7.30pm, £4 adults/£3, under 18s free, 01432 853219.

THOMSON OLDEMAN Bull Hotel, Ludlow.

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SAFFRON SUMMERFIELD Singer/songwriter. Gleanings, Gravels Bank, near Minsterley 8pm, £5, 01743 891412.

LAU Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £15, 01743 281281.

THE HYPE Malthouse, Ironbridge.

DUNCAN HONEYBOURNE Programme includes Schumann and Brahms. Lion Ballroom, Leominster, 3pm, £10, tickets from Gill’s Gifts, Buttercross Arcade or 01568 611588.

THE JOHN HARDMAN BAND The Heathgates, Shrewsbury.

JACKIE OATES Folk. The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury, 7.45pm, £13, 01743 234970.

WYE TANGO Milonga, an evening of tango dancing.

Clehonger Village Hall, 7.30pm, 07770 686792, www.wyetango.weebly.com

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HOWL Blues-rocker duo. Plus support. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £4/£5/£6, globe@hay.org

HEREFORDSHIRE YOUTH MUSIC Featuring the county intermediate ensembles and the Youth Concert Band playing a variety of music. The Shirehall, Hereford, 7pm, tickets on the door, £4 adults/£3, 18s and under free, 01432 853219.

KINGTON CHORAL Spring concert. Programme includes Maurice Durufle and anthems by Parry, Wesley and Greene. St Mary’s Church, Kington, 7.30pm, 01544 370338.

ASYLUM + NICE & SLEAZY Black Lion, Bridge St, Hereford.

JAMES YORKSTON, SEAMUS FOGARTY & THE PICTISH TRAIL Fife-based folk ensemble. Three members of The Fence Collective will be joining forces for a special concert.

Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £15/£13, 01584 878141.

THE JOHN HARDMAN BAND The Rotary Club, Newtown.

OCEAN BLUE Dave Brubeck meets Michael Buble via Van Morrison. An evening of infectious and catchy jazz flavoured tunes.

Dilwyn Cedar Hall, 8.30pm, £3.50, bring a bottle.

WAYNE MARTIN BAND The Anchor, Frankwell, near Shrewsbury.

A GALA EVENING FOR BROMYARD GALA See 26 April for details. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 8pm, £10, 01885 488575.

Sun 28 April SHROPSHIRE STRUMMERS Housmans Bar, Church Stretton, 1-2pm.

MY NAMES EARL Queen’s Head, St James St, Monmouth, 01600 712767.

ADAM HODSON The Grape Vaults, Leominster.

WOODEN HORSE Lichfield Vaults, Church St, Hereford, 4pm, free, 01432 266821.

STEVE AJAO’S BLUES GIANTS Prince of Wales, Ledbury.

OCD The Victory, St Owen St, Hereford.

Wed 1 May

LUNCHTIME ORGAN CONCERT Hereford Cathedral, 1.15pm, free admission, retiring collection.

Thurs 2 May IAN JONES Malthouse, Ironbridge.

OPEN MIC With Gravy Train. Crown & Anchor, Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

HEREFORDSHIRE YOUTH MUSIC Featuring the county junior ensembles playing a variety of music. The Shirehall, Hereford, 7pm, tickets on the door, £4 adults/£3, 18s and under free, 01432 853219.

ST CHAD’S MUSIC FESTIVAL Featuring The English Symphony Orchestra performing Verdi and Wagner. Michael Bochmann will present three Bach violin concerts and Sine Nomine will perform English and continental works. The festival runs until Monday 6th May. St Chad’s Church, Shrewsbury, tickets range from £5-£12, 07716 849950 or 01743 365478. www.stchadsfestival.org.uk.

Fri 3 May DAI ROBS The Exchange, Newtown, 9pm, free.

LANDED FESTIVAL Festival of music, theatre, circus performance and art. Featuring Bombskare, Land Of The Giants, China Shop Bull, Smiling Ivy, Poor Old Dogs, Fasta Benji, Keltrix, Lu Cozma, The Deadly, Opaque, Jiezuberband, Crystal Seagulls, Nel Jenkins, Synthetica, Thin Vision, Misty Blue Trio, The Nuclear Weasels, the Goat Roper Rodeo Band and more. £60 full weekend, day tickets Fri £20, Sat/Sun £25, 12 years and under free. Near Rhayader, www.landedfestival.co.uk

THE LICHFIELD VAULTS 11 CHURCH STREET, HEREFORD LIVE MUSIC TWICE A MONTH SECOND AND LAST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH

Sunday 14th April

Sunday 28th April

THE SARAH WARREN BAND

WOODEN HORSE

Traditional Sunday lunches served until 3pm Greek food PLUS SPECIALS Choice of five Real Ales Music starts at 4pm, music free.

01432 266821

Glasbury Arts together with

Theatr Brycheiniog present

A FOUR CHOIR’S CONCERT Aberhonddu Male Choir, Brecon Singers, Monday Choir and the Talgarth Male Choir

Saturday 13 April, 2013 Theatr Brycheiniog, 7.30pm

A fund raising event for Theatr Brycheiniog and Glasbury Arts, providing a diverse and exciting programme of choral music including the premiere of a new piece for the combined choirs by Einion Dafydd & Casi Wyn. Ticket prices - £11, Concessions £9 (Over 60s, claiming disability benefit, registered unwaged); a limited number of free tickets available to young people under 26, ask box office for details.

Booking fee per ticket of 50p Tickets only available from the box office at Theatr Brycheiniog, Canal Wharf, Brecon, Powys LD3 7EW, or by telephone on 01874 611622or online at www.theatrbrycheiniog.co.uk Free wheelchair accessible bus from Hay to Brecon via Glasbury and other pick up points.

Must be booked in advance on 01497 847426

Fantastic Music Every Friday Food served EVERY day & evening of the week Sunday Lunches Senior Citizen Specials Curry Nights ~ Steak Nights ~ Italian Nights Coming Soon: VEGETARIAN NIGHTS!

Sutton St. Nicholas, Hereford HR1 3AZ Tel. No. 01432 880274 www.goldencrossinn.com

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China Shop Bull

Bombskare

Crystal Seagulls

Fri 3 May MICRO BABY Malthouse, Ironbridge.

ALAN BOOTON Wine Bar, Quality Square, Ludlow, 01584 878000.

RHYTHM THIEVES White Horse Inn, Clun.

TOMMY ALLEN BAND Blues band. Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford.

PERFECT STRANGER Black Lion, Bridge St, Hereford.

MOJO FESTIVAL Featuring The Sultana Brothers, 8.30pm. Crown & Anchor, Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

HMV BAND Dun Cow, Shrewsbury.

HELLENS MUSIC WEEKEND Programme includes Mozart, Schubert and Schumann. Hellens Manor, Much Marcle, 8pm, £15 with wine, £27 with supper and wine, Fri & Sat event tickets including suppers and wine £50, 01905 570979.

Sat 4 May ARTHUR Hollybush Inn, near Hay-on-Wye.

Landed Festival HELLENS MUSIC WEEKEND Featuring Christian Blackshaw, pianist with Mate Szucs, principal viola of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra.

Programme includes Schubert, Britten and Brahms. Hellens Manor, Much Marcle, 8pm, £15 with wine, £27 with supper and wine, Fri & Sat event tickets including suppers and wine £50, 01905 570979.

CLUN GREEN MAN FESTIVAL Featuring free daytime children’s workshops. Plus Instant Wit Family Comedy. Clun, £9/£7.50 under 18s £5, www.clungreenman.org.uk THE ESSENTIALS Malthouse, Ironbridge.

SKY FULL OF LIARS The Victory, St Owen St, Hereford.

MOJO FESTIVAL Featuring Electric Blues Reaction, Gravy Train, Steve Day Band and Jules Fothergill, 2pm start. Crown & Anchor, Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

LANDED FESTIVAL See 3 May for details.

FORDANTE The Regal, 7.30pm, 47 - 49 Teme Street, Tenbury Wells, 01584 811442.

Tradi�onal Georgian Singing Workshop

with Gia Krichashvili and Nana Mzavanadze May 9th-12th,10am-6.30pm at Kinnersley Castle nr. Weobley Residen�al with special non residen�al daily rate Early bird daily rate £25 [includes lunch] before April 13th, otherwise £28 concession £23

Informa�on/booking 01544 327407 katherina@kinnersleycastle.co.uk

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Sun 5 May SWINGTIME Gypsy jazz trio. Queen’s Head, St James St, Monmouth, 01600 712767.

FRUIT MACHINE Malthouse, Ironbridge.

LANDED FESTIVAL See 3 May for details.

CLUN GREEN MAN FESTIVAL Featuring The Frost Queen’s Street Fair, street entertainment, Dave Southern, Swords of Chivalry, Animal Man, The Clun Mummers, Morris Dancing and live music from Star of The Sea and Whiskey River in the evening. Clun, from 12pm, www.clungreenman.org.uk RHYTHM RATS A quintet of earthy blues. Queen’s Head, St James St, Monmouth, 01600 712767.

MOJO FESTIVAL Featuring blues boy, Dan Owen, Dirty Ray & Primative Blues, Wayne Martin Band, Hot Rod 55, 2pm start. Crown & Anchor, Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

TOMMY ALLEN BAND Prince of Wales, Ledbury.

WATERLOO ROAD The Victory, St Owen St, Hereford.

Presteigne & Norton Zero Waste present

Friday 12 April

GRAND FINALE & CEILIDH Sue Harris with Bandamania and Whitton Voices

Please come and give our project and crew a great send off!

Join us for the Community Dividend Awards, Prize Giving and Free Ceilidh. Drinks and nibbles.

The fun starts at 6.30pm at The Memorial Hall , Presteigne

Please reserve your ticket on 01686 626234

HELLENS MUSIC WEEKEND Featuring masterclass with exceptional students from the Royal Northern College, Royal Welsh College and Birmingham Conservatoire, 9.30am-2.30pm. Followed by concert at 3.30pm. Hellens Manor, Much Marcle, £10 morning, £20 including lunch and concert, 01905 570979.

Mon 6 May

FIRED UP The Victory, St Owen St, Hereford.

CLUN GREEN MAN FESTIVAL Featuring Morris Dancing, entertainment, craft fair, live music and more, from 11am, £4, accompanied children £1, under 5s free. In and around Clun. www.clungreenman.org.uk CIDER CITY JAZZMEN The Barrels, St Owen’s St, Hereford, 01432 274968.

Music Workshops ENTERTAINERS TO COME FORWARD Local entertainers from the Mid Wales area, past and present are being asked to come forward for a new book project by local history enthusiast and writer, Alan Crowe. Alan on 07782 166342 or email alan60s@live.com

Sat 13 April FRENCH & BRETON DANCE DAY Learn traditional French and Breton dances and/or dance tunes. Lydham, near Bishop’s Castle. Workshops for musicians 2pm with Kantref, 4pm dance workshop with teatcher Annette Davies.

Chef-prepared vegetarian buffet, 8pm le bal with live music from Kantref, Geoff and Esta. £5 per workshop, £10 for the bal, £17 for workshop, dinner and bal, £20 for both workshops, dinner and bal. Places limited, booking essential, www.onnydanse.org.uk or email frickford+bal@gmail.com Sat 20 April SONGWRITING WEEKEND Exploring techniques to generate lyrics, melodies, harmonies and rhythms.

Room for collaboration and one to one tuition in a friendly, supportive environment. Bring your instrument if you have one, you’ll leave with a CD recording of your song on the Sunday. Cusop Village Hall, Hay-on-Wye, Sat 10.30am-5pm, Sun 10am-3pm, £95 includes lunches, 07984 859905, www.musicandthemuse.com

Sat 27 April THE JOY OF SINGING Led by tutor, Greg Hallam. Places are limited, advance booking essential.

Aylestone Business & Enterprise College, Hereford, 10.30am-4.30pm, 01568 780559, www.bmemf.org.uk.

Border Marches Early Music Forum.

Sat 27 April JAPANESE TAIKO DRUMMING A day with James Barrow and Clare Johnson. Hall Barn, Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton, 10.30am-4.30pm, £40, conc. available, 01547 550377, enquiries@bleddfacentre.com, www.bleddfacentre.com Thurs 9 - Sun 12 May TRADITIONAL GEORGIAN SINGING WORKSHOP With Gia Krichashvili and Nani Mzavanadze. Kinnersley Castle, near Weobley, 10am-6.30pm. Residential with special non-residential daily rate.

Details 01544 327407, katherina@kinnersleycastle.co.uk CASTLE VOICES SINGING WORKSHOP Join us to explore vocal harmonies from around the world. Tuesdays 6.30 to 8pm. Usually every week in school term in top room at Three Tuns, Bishops Castle. Details:- Anne Loughran 01547 520339 anneloughran@gmail.co.uk

SPRING INTO EDGTON Supper and song with

Invoice & Guests back by popular demand

Edgton Village Hall nr Craven Arms

Saturday 13th April Tickets £10 each Supper at 7.15pm for 7.30pm Bar & Raffle

For tickets telephone: 01588 680366 or 672248 35

Monday FUN & PLAY WITH RHYTHM & HARMONY And songs from all over. All taught by ear so no need to read music! Folk meet 8pm term time Mondays at the Methodist chapel in Leintwardine. Email charlotte@charlottebulleymusic.info or call 01547 540603.

Monday BANDAMANIA Fabulous traditional dance music from far and wide. Community band welcomes all and sundry. Assembly rooms, Presteigne 7.15pm, Sue Harris 01547 560950 Tuesday WHITTON VOICES Mixed community choir.

Songs from around the world, traditional and contemporary.

Raising the roof with rich harmonies in the Presteigne Assembly Rooms, 8-10pm, £5. All welcome Led by Sue Harris, 01547 560950.

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

Wednesday LUDLOW LARKS COMMUNITY CHOIR Led by Polly Bolton. Songs from around the world - from the Beatles to Bulgaria. Ludlow Women’s Centre, £3-£5 per session, 7.30pm-9.30pm. For dates contact Polly on 01584 823609 OR info@oak-barn.co.uk or check our website www.jollypages.co.uk/larks First Thursdays BLACK HILL TUNE CLUB 2pm at the Crown Inn Longtown. Free. New members always welcome. 01432 263495.

Thursday fortnightly WILD ANGELS Informal community choir led by Sue Harris. All welcome. Traditional songs from around the world. Definitely good fun and healthy. Llanidloes, 7.30-9.30pm 01686 625980.

Friday MUSIC TIME A session of music and movement for the under 5s and their parents or carers. The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury, 10.30am-11.30am, £5 per child, siblings £4, parents free, 01743 234970.

Friday FAMILY MUSIC MAKERS Fun sessions for parents and toddlers 12.30-2pm, £4 per adult and child pair, 50p for additional child, under 1s free. The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.

SESSIONS

First Saturday of month FOLK & IRISH SESSION Harp Inn, Glasbury-on-Wye, 8.30pm, free, 01497 847373.

First Saturday of month PICKIN’ AT THE BIRD Acoustic session. The Bird in Hand, Coton Hill, Shrewsbury, 01743 357484, 9pm onwards.

3rd Saturday HARPSONGS SINGAROUND SESSION Harp Inn, Glasbury-on-Wye, 8.30pm, free, 01497 847373.

Every Sunday SESSION Rose & Lion, New Road, Bromyard, 01885 483425.

Every Sunday FOLK/ROOTS SESSION Stag, Llanidloes, 6.30pm, 01686 414824.

2nd Sunday ACOUSTIC MUSIC SESSION Jill and Mark (from the Rhythm Thieves) hosting. All styles welcome.

The Sun Inn, Leintwardine.

2nd Sunday FOLK SESSION Powys Arms, Poolquay, near Welshpool, 7.30pm, 01691 831162.

2nd & 4th Sunday OPEN MIC NIGHT George & Dragon, Knighton, 01547 528532.

Last Sunday OPEN MIC The Herbert Arms, Kerry, 8pm, all welcome, 07970 135378.

Last Sunday OPEN MIC NIGHT All welcome. The Retreat, Ledbury, 01531 632766.

Every Monday ACOUSTIC NIGHT The Golden Lion Hotel, Llandysilio, near Welshpool, 01691 830295.

Every Monday JAM AT THE RAD Blues, jazz and country.

Radnorshire Arms, Presteigne, 7.30pm, 07531 300697.

Every Monday OPEN MIC NIGHT Bull Inn, Shrewsbury, 01743 344728.

Every Monday nights BRECON TOWN BAND Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7-9pm. 07779 390954.

Every Tuesday BLUES NIGHT The Golden Lion Hotel, Llandysilio, 01691 830295.

Every Tuesday TUESDAY JAM SESSION Open to all acoustic musicians. The Falcon Hotel, Bromyard, 8-11pm, 01885 483034.

Every Tuesday OPEN MIC All welcome, from about 9pm.

The Retreat, Ledbury, 01531 632766.

Every Tuesday OPEN MIC NIGHT Hosted by Pete Keeley and Dangerous Dave. The Back Bar, The King’s Head, Bishop’s Castle, 9pm onwards, 01588 630770.

3rd Tuesday FOLK NIGHTS The Crown Inn, Longtown.

Other occasional folk events organised by Folk Workshops.

Register for e-Newsletter with john.baxter87@virgin.net.

Last Tuesday of every month JAZZ NIGHT The Golden Lion Hotel, Llandysilio,Oswestry, 01691 830295.

Every Wednesday OPEN MIC NIGHT Baskerville Hall Hotel, Clyro Court, near Hay-on-Wye, 7pm for bar, restaurant and bar snacks, music from 8.30pm, free, 01497 820033.

First Wednesday JAZZ NIGHT The Golden Lion Hotel, Llandysilio, 01691 830295.

Every Wednesday OPEN MIC NIGHT Black Lion, Bridge St, Hereford, 01432 266000.

Trevor Davies Music

For all your musical needs 87 Etnam Street, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 8AE tel: 01568 613611

We stock Fender, Gibson, Ibanez, ESP, Fernandez, Epiphone, Indie, Aria, Ovation, Adamas, Martin, Taylor, Yamaha, Crafter, Burns, Washburn, Jackson, AER, Marshall, Hartke, Carlsbro, Laney, Zoom, Digitech, Tama, Casio. Plus many other brands.

Approximately 500 guitars in stock and Brass, Woodwind, Drums, Keyboards, accessories and thousands of music books and sheet music.

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Tel: 01568 620120 Mobile: 07501 724663

VENUES First Wednesday HEREFORD BLUEGRASS SESSION The Victory, 88 St Owen St, Hereford, 8pm, details from Martin 01432 342018 or 07846 669890.

Every Wednesday FOLK SESSION Railway Inn, Forden, near Welshpool, 8pm, 01938 580120.

Every Wednesday ACOUSTIC, CONTEMPORARY & TRADITIONAL FOLK SESSIONS Knighton Hotel, Broad St, Knighton, 8.30pm, details from Terry, 01547 530588.

Every Wednesday ACOUSTIC SESSION Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 8.45pm, 01531 632250.

2nd Wednesday OPEN MIC NIGHT Stockton Cross Inn, Kimbolton, near Leominster, 8.30pm, 01568 612509.

2nd Wednesday JAM SESSION White Horse Inn, Clun, 8.30pm onwards. 01588 640305.

3rd Wednesday FOLK/ACOUSTIC SESSION Any style, Crown Inn, Clunton, 9pm, 01588 660226.

Every Thursday JAZZ JAM Queen’s Head, St James St, Monmouth, 01600 712767.

1st Thursday SESSION The Alma, Linton, 8.30pm, all welcome, 07779 144005.

1st Thursday OPEN MIC NIGHT The Bridge, Tenbury Wells, call to book your slot, all welcome, 01584 810434.

3rd Thursday FOLK NIGHT Castle Inn, Knucklas, 7pm till late, 01547 528223.

4th Thursday ACOUSTIC MUSIC Folk, blues, 60s or any other genre welcome. The Sun, High St, Clun, 9pm.

Contact Dave Wright 01588 640552.

1st Friday ACOUSTIC SESSION The Unicorn, Corve St, Ludlow, 8:30pm. Contact: Ann Gray 01584 879 348.

3rd Friday TRADITIONAL SESSIONING, DANCE CLASSES & LIVE BANDS A band will play at the beginning of each night from 8pm and lead an open session afterwards. Llanfyllin Workhouse, 01691 649062.

3rd Friday ACOUSTIC FOLK MUSIC & SONG SESSION The New Inn, Bartestree, Hereford.

Last Friday OPEN MIC NIGHT With Big String Music. Sun Inn, Leintwardine, 8pm, 07885 467673.

5th Friday SESSION Nelson Inn, Ludlow, 01584 872908.

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-onWye 01497 820033.

BELL HOTEL, Commercial St, Newtown 01686 625540 BAYHORSE INN, BROMYARD 01885 482600.

BELL INN, Etnam St, Leominster 01568 612818 THE BRIDGE HOTEL, Tenbury Wells 01584 810434.

THE BRIDGE, Ludlow 01584 872963 CAFE LOCO, The Station, Old Kerry Road, Newtown, 01686 624477 CARAD, East St, Rhayader, 01597 810192 CHARLTON ARMS, Ludlow, 01584 872813 THE COURTYARD, Edgar St, Hereford. 01432 340555 THE DUKES ARMS, Presteigne 01544 267318 DUN COW, Shrewsbury 01743 356408 THE EXCHANGE, Newtown 01686 621814.

GARWAY VILLAGE HALL, Hereford 01981 580056 THE GEORGE & DRAGON, Knighton 01547 528532 GLEANINGS, near Bishop’s Castle, 01743 891412 THE GOLDEN CROSS INN, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford 01432 880274.

GRAPE VAULTS, Broad St, Leominster 01568 611404.

THE GRANARY, Leominster 01568 614290.

THE GROVE HOTEL, Bell Vue, Shrewsbury, 01743 271227 THE HERDSMAN, Widemarsh St, Hereford, 01432 277330 HOLLY BUSH INN, Near Hay-on-Wye, 01497 847371.

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

KNIGHTON & DISTRICT COMMUNITY CENTRE, Knighton 07751 221487.

LICHFIELD VAULTS, Church St, Hereford. 01432 266821 LION BALLROOM, Broad St, Leominster. 01568 611588 THE LOWFIELD INN, Marton, Welshpool 01743 891313 LUDLOW BREWING COMPANY, The Railway Shed, Ludlow 01584 873291 THE MALTHOUSE, Ironbridge, 01952 433712 MINER’S ARMS, Priest Weston 01938 561352 NELSON INN, Ludlow 01584 872908 OAKENGATES THEATRE, Telford. 01952 619020 THE OXFORD ARMS, Duke St, Kington 01544 230322 THE PLOUGH INN, Whitecross Road, Hereford 01432 273868 THE RETREAT, Ledbury, 01531 632766.

ROSE & CROWN, Tenbury Wells, 01584 811336 ROYAL OAK, Presteigne, 01544 260842.

TALBOT HOTEL, Tregaron, 01974 298719 THEATR BRYCHEINIOG, Canal Wharf, Brecon 01874 611622 THEATR HAFREN, Llanidloes Road, Newtown 01686 625007 THE THREE ELMS, Hereford. 01432 273338.

THREE TUNS, Bishop’s Castle. 01588 638797 THE VICTORY, 88 St Owen St, Hereford 01432 274998 VOLUNTEER, Harold St, Hereford 01432 276189.

WHITEHORSE INN, The Square, Clun. 01588 640305.

WHITE SWAN, Eardisland, 01544 388577 WYESIDE ARTS CENTRE, Builth Wells, 01982 552555 YORKSHIRE HOUSE, St Mary’s St, Shrewsbury

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band directory THE BAGGAGE HANDLERS - acoustic duo playing classic covers from the likes of R.E.M. to Johnny Cash, Snow Patrol to The Jam. We can be contacted at www.facebook.com/thebaggagehandlers www.myspace. com/baggagehandlersmusic or simply ring 07824 787168.

BANDAMANIA Bright and Breezy traditional music for ceilidhs, local and special events. Multi-instrumental community band with own caller Contact Sue Harris 01547 560950 MARTIN BLAKE: Fingerpickin’ good guitar, banjo and vocals, solo or with a variety of bands from duo to six piece, including Whiskey River (5/6 piece playing swamp music from America’s Deep South with fiddle, Cajun accordion and sax), The Whiskey River Boys (Aidan & Martin - duo version of the same), The Grass Snakes (5 piece trad bluegrass band with high lonesome harmony vocals), Blakes III (an eclectic acoustic trio with fiddle, clarinet, guitar and 3 part harmony) and The Blake Plowman Hot Band (red hot 4 piece rocking country band). Pubs, Clubs, Weddings, Divorces, etc. Contact: 07846 669890 or 01432 342018.

Email: info@martinblake.org Website: www.martinblake.org BETWEEN THE ACTS Top notch country dance band for ceilidhs, barn dances, country dance, jigs and reels from Ireland and Galicia songs from yesterday and today.

Email us at betweentheacts1@googlemail.com.

Telephone Mandy on 07818066075 or Google…

Between the Acts barn dances RUTH BOWEN'S Gardenia Swing - smooth vocals/d.bass led jazz & swing. From duo to sextet. 01874 754565 or email ruthbowenjazz@btinternet.com, website www.ruthbowenjazz.com CANOL folk band. From Welsh and Irish to American old time and French Canadian played on fiddle, mandolin and guitar. Ceilidhs, twmpathau, barn dances, festivals, concerts, parties, birthdays, weddings, anything, anytime, anywhere. www.canolmusic.co.uk. Phone Kevin on 01597 840659 or email: kevin@canolmusic.co.uk CUCKOO ALE CEILIDH BAND Not just an ordinary ceilidh band, but an extraordinary ceilidh band! Squeeze box, keyboard and percussion with expert calling. See www. cuckooaleband.co.uk or email bev.langton@talk21.com or phone 07799 408297.

2CV Contemporary and classic female vocal. (Winehouse, Duffy, Corinne Bailey Rae, Imelda May, Sade, Motown, etc); rousing r ‘n’ b and/or cool Latin-tinged jazz. 5-piece band or 3-piece with virtual backing for small spaces. Check us out on www.2cvmusic.co.uk. Call Neil on 07906 691267 or 01584 877559, or email contact via website.

STEADY EDD & THE BOOGIEMEN Boogie Woogie and its best, jazz and soul - let the good times roll!

Contact Edd, on 01432 769077.

DEJA VU are a totally live three piece band using guitars, keyboards, electronic drums and vocal harmony to create their unique blend of 60s nostalgia, classic pop, etc.

Like the music they play, they have matured well! To see and hear us visit our website www.dejavutenbury.com or contact Bill Pitt on 01584 819394.

THE DETAILS Intriguing four-piece acoustic band around highly original songwriters Andy Morton and Dave Carroll.

Songs to savour range from the heartfelt to the hilarious; from delta blues through wistful ballads to pacey rockers. A listening band (or duo) for pubs, clubs, arts centres , book fairs, festivals. Hear more on www.facebook.com/pages/ The-Details/12127146467011 Tel 01531 670623 or email david@carroll.org.uk

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DIRTY RAY Renegade roots. ‘Gut-bucket, workbench blues’ Mojo. ‘Plug him in and watch him go!’ Sheep Music. 01982 560710 / 07904 079469 www.dirtyray.co.uk DR. JAZZ Trad jazz at it’s best. Guarranteed to get those feet tapping. Available for bookings 01544 350646. Musicians wanted, age immaterial. sosvisionary@hotmail.com FFONIC: with foot-stomping rhythms and haunting harmonies, Ffonic plays an uplifting, eclectic repertoire of traditional music from just about everywhere for fairs and festivals, celebratory parties, ceilidh dances, charity events etc. Affordable prices. Contact Mark on 01686 412307 or email: ffonic@lineone.net. Website: www.ffonic.co.uk FLATWORLD Roots ‘n’ grooves from Eastern Europe and beyond. Lively five-piece band with magnificent tunes and kicking rhythm for your festival, wedding, party or pub. Also circle dancing with caller. Contact Neil on 01684 569611 or 07866 021489; visit www.flat-world.org.uk or email info@flat-world.org.uk THE FLOK Duo/Trio/Band suitable for most occasions.

Kate Thomas lends her stunning voice to a refreshing mix of material from the likes of KT Tunstall, Pink and Mumford & Sons, ably supported by Dave Luke (guitar/mandolin/vocals) and a solid but subtle rhythm section. Dave 07967 029159 Kate 07817 019918 daveluke1@hotmail.com - or like us on Facebook!

THE HERBERT SPLIFFINGTON ALLSTARS featuring SATCH DIXON Excellent ska, reggae, calypso and jazz 5/8 piece with Satch Dixon, charismatic Jamaican vocal/percussionist who has worked with Bob Marley. Also The Art Blank Combo - groove/latin/jazz/reggae 4 piece + Sir Lord Herbert - World Music DJ. 0781 2512891, pete.beresford@yahoo. co.uk.

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!

HOT FEAT Sensational seven-piece soul band performing covers of all the soul greats, including Aretha, James Brown, Wilson Pickett and Sam and Dave. As well as more recent artists like Adele and Amy Winehouse.

Tel: 07984 816847 or www.hotfeat.org.uk THE JACKHAMMER BLUES BAND 3 piece acoustic blues band, acoustic guitars, resonator guitars, mandolin, washboard & percussion. Playing songs of Robert Johnson, Blind Blake, Tampa Red, Sleepy John Estes et al, laid back to foot-stomping. Samples at www.myspace.com/thejackhammerbluesband. Contact Mark on 07884 242925 or thejackhammerbluesband@myspace.com THE JOHN HARDMAN BAND Uncompromising power rock and heavy blues. Featuring the legendary John Hardman on guitar and vocals. We play some originals + Tull, The Stones, The Who, Hendrix and much more. We’re a hungry new band made up of experienced musicians. We play pubs, halls, weddings, festivals. Give Tim a ring on 07581 420869. See on myspace.com/johnhardmanband.

JON WATSON - Boogie Woogie, jazz and blues piano and vocals. Taking bookings now. Solo or trio available 01432 266591 or 07954 288163 jon.watson4@talktalk.net LITTLE RUMBA A classy four piece band featuring Hugh, John Jacqui & Pete, from The Tango Band and The Rumbajax, playing moody, melancholy music everything from East European and South American to the Blues.

Viola, violin, accordion, saxophones, guitar, vocals and bass. 01547 520339 www.littlerumba.com

BOB MARSHALL "The Entertainer" Solo vocalist/ guitarist/entertainer, performing an assortment of covers from 50s to the 90s, from The Monkees to Meatloaf and all sorts in between. Available for pubs, bars, weddings and parties etc. With over 25 years experience.

“The Entertainer” always delivers a good time. Please phone for more details 01981 250775 / 07990 800217.

Email: bob1marshall@hotmail.co.uk MELOMANICS Really fun duo, trio, or full Ceilidh band, more than just great music - stilts as well if appropriate! Modern, traditional and original tunes with a cosmopolitan flavour. (Specialité: Timoléon pour vos soirées Françaises). Ideal for parties, weddings, fund raising events, festivals, shows, pubs, restaurants etc. For info call Tim on 01743 719438 or Rich 01743 718612, email tim@melomanics.co.uk, website www.melomanics.co.uk A MONTH OF SUNDAYS With electric and acoustic guitars, mandolin, harmonicas, pipes, percussion and vocals, this Ledbury-based four/five piece ensemble plays fresh interpretations of folk, jazz and blues classics with a sprinkling of effulgent originals thrown in for good measure.

For festivals, parties and pub bookings, Nick Trigg on 07938 889976, email isoundprooftrigg@hotmail.co.uk or efsl.porter@btinternet.com website amos-uk.co.uk facebook.com/amonthofsundaysuk MOSTLY JOHN CEILIDH BAND Cast aside that economic gloom. Why not let our merry minstrels, aided by the lovely Pammy (“no, no, no!”) restore your joie de vivre at your party, wedding or knees-up. Contact John 01588 661096.

MUCH ADO - The band for your ceilidh or barn dance.

5-piece band with caller for ceilidhs, barn dances, weddings, parties, shows, fetes, etc. Contact Alan Oberman 01982 570432, email alan.oberman@gmail.com or Peter Watts 01497 831424, email peterwatts135@btinternet.com.

See website www.muchadoband.com PICKIN’ IN THE KITCHEN PITK presents acoustic bluegrass music from the ‘Appalachian Mountains of Herefordshire’, featuring tight harmony singing, sparkling foot-tapping instrumentals and plenty of witty banter. This is a traditional six piece band, featuring fiddle, mandolin, 5 string banjo, guitars and double bass, playing classic American bluegrass (“folk music in overdrive”). Contact: pitk@banquo.co.uk or Bob on 01544 318513 or Ian on 01432 860221.

SEAN SAYE Music from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. Great party music, capturing the retro vibe. Contact tel: 07588 409059 or email seansaye@yahoo.co.uk.

Website www.seansaye.com.

RHYTHM THIEVES Funky, folky and fun, The Rhythm Thieves, who have been gigging locally and nationwide, are a lively ‘must see’ band. Blending exceptional musicianship, intricate melodic counterpoint with John’s banjo to create an unforgettable but highly entertaining night out.

Tel: 01568 770 134 www.rhythmthieves.co.uk SILVER BRANCH Ceilidh/folk band, complete with caller and PA system. Multi-instrumental 5-piece band playing traditional Irish/world music and contemporary tunes.

David: 01981 540832, Anna: 07980 961187.

SOLD ON SOUL Soul music function band available for weddings, parties, pub gigs and more! Playing all the great soul hits with a modern twist! Call 07761 387169 for bookings or email: soldonsoul@gmail.com SOUL SUPPLY 6-piece soul, Motown and R & B Party Band. Guaranteed to turn your event into a hive of nonstop dance floor activity. Available for weddings, parties and corporate events. Full PA, lights, staging and disco as required. 079905 75531 or 01568 708868 www.soulsupplyband.co.uk info@soulsupplyband.co.uk

SPIRIT OF TANGO Stylish café-jazz trio with a Latin/ French flavour featuring Phil Bond (accordion), Dave Carroll (guitar), and Mike Green (double bass).Polished, ear-catching performances in styles from samba to Django unfailingly provide a lively ambience at private parties, weddings and corporate functions. Check us out at www.spiritof tango. co.uk Tel 01531 670623 or email david@carroll.org.uk STOMPING GROUND Lively 3 piece covers band. Classic soul, rock ‘n’ roll, funk, classic pop (Tom Jones, Spencer Davis etc). Fronted by drummer vocalist Richie Lund ex Soul Survivors. Just give us a corner of your bar or lounge and we WILL entertain you. Ideal for parties. Contact Richie 01584 811500 / 07817 620644 www.stomping-ground.co.uk SULTANA BROTHERS Fine R & B from one of the best bands around. Not to be missed! The ultimate foot-tappin’, hip-swingin’ party band. 01568 750633. Facebook facebook.com/thesultanabrothers TAFRAF (formerly A Band ‘n Hope). This long established local Youth Ceilidh Band can provide all you need for your Charity Ceilidh, wedding or private party. Contact Caller, Dave Rogers, on 07776 395070 for availability and rates.

THE BOY & THE FLATPACK BAND: The Boy (aka Clive Williams) casts his ironic, lazy eye over the burning issues of today, whilst the Flatpack Band backing rummages through the toybox of pop with intricate horn & woodwind arrangements. Zany, relevant and danceable, this sustainably funny band is ideal for a party, festival or any environmentally conscious event. We can also offer a pedal-powered, off-grid PA option that won’t cost the Earth!! Telephone Richie on 01544 231236 or email: richie@momentary-lapse.co.uk THE TRENSETTS ROCK BAND: Good dancin’ good listenin’. Real authentic music. For parties, weddings, clubs, pubs. Reasonable fees. Contact Gwyn on 01686 625665 /07831 557292.

THE VILLAGE QUIRE Thrilling unaccompanied harmonies - this twelve-voice ensemble bring you music from the West Gallery, Folk and Shape-note traditions, all woven together with words and stories from a time gone by performed by local actor Phil Smith. A selection of programmes and West Gallery workshops available to suit your event. “I liked the first song you did, then I liked the second... I kept waiting for one I wouldn’t like but there wasn’t one!” Dave/Cheryl on 01497 847676 or visit www.villagequire.org.uk to find out more.

WHEN IN ROME Female fronted 4-piece. Songs to dance to from 60’s to present day. Available for pubs, parties and weddings. https://www.facebook.com/WhenInRome TheBand email:when-in-rome@hotmail.co.uk 07929 367366 or 07811 819871.

PAUL WRIGHTSON Professional singer-guitarist with extensive repertoire; pop, rock, blues, standards, instrumentals and original compositions. Accomplished performer with wide experience of functions, parties and festivals. Tel 01584 876584, mobile 07729 059847, email paul.wrightson@gmail.com XL'S Maximum R'n'B, Feelgood Rock & Roll.

01588 650686.

ZIGGY STARDUST EXPERIENCE The Spiders from Kington play early Bowie; from “Space Oddity” to “Aladdin Sane” in full costume! Available for festivals, gigs and parties.

Release Your Inner Starman - Let All The Children Boogie!

Call Richie Cotterill on 07777 661252.

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Nabucco

Wed 3 April AN EVENING OF CLAIRVOYANCE With Beverly Williams. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £10, 01584 878141.

Fri 5 April PUPPETRY OF THE PENIS An unforgettable evening of comic brilliance as two strapping Australians manipulate their genitals into various shapes, objects and landmarks. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 8pm, £19.50/£18.50, 01874 611622.

Thurs 11 & Fri 26 April FINDING JOY VAMOS THEATRE presents its new full mask touring production: a funny, touching and heroic tale of adventure and dementia. 11 April - The Regal, 47 - 49 Teme Street, Tenbury Wells, 01584 811442. 26 April - The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7.30pm, £10/£9, 01952 728911.

Arts Alive.

Fri 12 & Sat 13 April LITTLE GRIMLEY’S TROUBLES TRIPLED MADCAP THEATRE COMPANY. The Little Grimley Amateur Dramatic Society is in trouble, membership has dwindled and the audiences are even smaller. Running out of funds, there is only one thing that sells tickets these days... sex. 12 April - Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £14/£12, 01743 281281. 13 April - Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 8pm, £10/£8, 01885 488575.

Wed 17 & Fri 19 April EARTHQUAKES IN LONDON LONDON ACADEMY OF MUSIC & DRAMATIC ARTS. From the contemporary debate on climate change to the huge social changes ricocheting through Russia at the turn of the 20th century, both plays capture the hopes and fears of societies on the brink. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £14/£12, 01874 611622.

Me and Me Dad

Thurs 18 & Sat 20 April SUMMERFOLK LONDON ACADEMY OF MUSIC & DRAMATIC ARTS. From the contemporary debate on climate change to the huge social changes ricocheting through Russia at the turn of the 20th century, both plays capture the hopes and fears of societies on the brink. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £14/£12, 01874 611622.

Thurs 18 - Sat 20 April DING DONG LADS. A modern French farce set in contemporary Paris.

When businessman Bernard discovers his wife Jacqueline is having an affair with Robert there is only one thing to do to ensure his honour is satisfied, give Robert a choice, his wife or his life. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 8pm, £10, students £4, 01432 383666.

Sat 20 April TIN ROCKET NIKI McCRETTON is an award-winning performer who creates theatre productions utilising a number of art forms.

Tin Rocket is an evening of comedy, stand up, space travel and scones. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 8pm, £8/£6, 01544 260650.

Thurs 18, Thurs 25, Fri 26 & Sat 27 April CAFE CHAOS (SEE COVER PIC) THE KOSH. Comic confusion spills from the kitchen, waiters and diners collide, lovers meet, identities traded and secrets uncovered. 18 April - Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7.45pm, £10, 01686 614555. 25 April - Steiner Academy, Much Dewchurch, 7.30pm, £8/£5/£25, 01981 540221. 26 April - SpArC theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 7.30pm, £9/£6, 01588 630243. 27 April - Market Theatre, Ledbury, 8pm, £12, students £6, 01432 383666.

Arts Allive.

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Wed 24 April COUNTRY BOY’S STRUGGLE CONTACT THEATRE’s new series of storytelling music videos which mix hip-hop and comedy, to tell the story of Michael Crompton, a man on a journey to become an MC. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7.30pm, £6/£5, 01952 728911.

Tues 30 April ME AND ME DAD REFORM THEATRE COMPANY. Dave Lees’ dad Pete is the sort of bloke who needs a recipe for toast. Good at Subbuteo; hopeless with spaghetti. So when Jean, Dave’s mum dies, Dave does the decent thing. He puts his failing acting career on hold and moves back home to teach his dad how to cook. Studio Theatre, The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.45pm, £12.50/£11.50, 01432 340555.

Sat 4 May MWYN YFORY YSGOL THEATR MALDWYN. The story of a young couple during the time of the Tythe war, together with the effect of this period in history on their lives and aspirations, ‘for the sake of tomorrow’. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7.30pm, £8, 01686 614555.

MUSICAL THEATRE & OPERA Thurs 4 April RENT GET YOUR WIGLE ON. A rock opera based on Puccini’s La Boheme and focuses on a group of impoverished young people living in the shadow of AIDS. For ages 15+. All profits will be donated to the Severn Hospice. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £13, 01743 281281.

Thurs 11 April THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS IMAGE MUSICAL THEATRE. An opportunity for everyone to take part. Some children will play rabbits, ducks and weasels on stage while the audience learns the chorus of songs. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 2.30pm, £8, under 26s free, for ages 4+, 01874 611622.

EARTHQUAKES IN LONDON

BY MIKE BARTLETT WEDNESDAY 17 & FRIDAY 19 APRIL 7.30PM

Tues 23 - Sat 27 April LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS HEREFORD MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY. A rare gem of musical theatre, it satirises science fiction, the B movie and even musical theatre itself. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 2.30pm matinee Sat, £17-£13, family tickets £55-£45, 01432 340555.

Fri 26 & Sat 27 April DON PASQUALE POP-UP OPERA. A comic opera of love, parents and in-laws. A salutary tale of misplaced fatherly aspirations, where love wins out and youth gets the upper hand.

26 April - Lyde Court, Hereford, 7.30pm, £20/£10, 01432 357753. 27 April - Clun Memorial Hall, 7.30pm, £15/£10, 01588 640254. Arts Alive.

Mon 29 April NABUCCO Live on screen featuring Placido Domingo.from the Royal Opera House to Assembly Rooms - Ludlow, Regal - Tenbury Wells and Wyeside - Builth Wells.

CHILDREN’S THEATRE

Wed 2 & Fri 5 April KID CARPET & THE NOISY ANIMALS Technological wizardry turns ordinary everyday toys into magical superstars with the aid of video camera, comedy and punk rock. 2 April - Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 2pm £10/£8, 01584 878141. 5 April - Wem Town Hall, 11.30am, £6/£5, 01939 238279. Arts Alive.

SUMMERFOLK

BY MAXIM GORKY THURSDAY 18 & SATURDAY 20 APRIL 7.30PM LAMDA AT LARGE TICKETS £14.00 CONCESSIONS £12.00 UNDER 26S GO FREE BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P

BOX OFFICE 01874 611622 www.theatrbrycheiniog.co.uk

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Mondays APPLETREE MUSICAL THEATRE DRAMA CLUB Youth theatre workshops. Ages 7-11, 5.30-6.30pm, 11-16, 6.30-8pm. £50 per term. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 01584 878141.

Tuesdays THE ITC / IMPROV THEATRE For ages 11-25, quick-fire comedy theatre groups, £24 for 6 week block. SpArC, Bishop’s Castle, 3.45-5.15pm, 01588 630243.

Tuesdays YOUTH THEATRE IN WIGMORE Wigmore group runs at Teme Valley Youth Project, 3.30-4.30pm for 6-11 year olds, 5-6.30pm for 11-16 years old. £40 per term. 01568 770110 or visit www.courtyard.org.uk

Wed 10 - Sat 13 April JUNGLE BOOK THE COURTYARD YOUTH THEATRE presents an adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s classic about Mowgli, a young boy raised in the jungle by a family of wolves.

With over 200 talented children and a professional production team. The Courtyard, Hereford, 2pm & 7pm, £12.50/£11.50, Kids Club £11, 01432 340555.

Thurs 11 April THE ELEPHANT BRIDESMAID PEOPLE’S THEATRE COMPANY. This magical musical about weddings and wombats and the loveliest elephant in the world. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 2.30pm, £8.50 adults, £7.50 children, family £28, 01686 614555.

Mon 15 & Tues 16 April THE GRUFFALO’S CHILD TALL STORIES THEATRE COMPANY. One wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s child ignores her father’s warning and tiptoes out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist... does he? Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, Mon 1.30 & 4.30pm, Tues 10.30am & 1.30pm, £11, 01743 281281.

Sat 20 April THREE LITTLE PIGS Once upon a time there were three little pigs... and now it is time for them to leave home. They set off to build their dream houses in the green field on the other side of the river. The Courtyard, Hereford, 2.30pm, £7/£6.50/Kid’s Club £6, 01432 340555.

Tues 30 April & Wed 1 May SPOT THE DOG It’s Spot’s Birthday and all his friends will be there. Join the fun, music and songs, games and stories. Studio Theatre, The Courtyard, Hereford, 1.30pm & 4.30pm, £12.50/£8.50, 01432 340555.

DRAMA WORKSHOPS

Thurs 25 April THEATRE GAMES Led by Barbara Hockley, a workshop which will encompass many activities that help to develop the skills you really do need on stage.

Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7pm, free, 01885 488575.

Mondays YOUTH THEATRE Conquest Theatre, Bromyard. Ages 6-11m 4.30-5.30pm, ages 11-14 6-7.30pm, ages 14-18 7.30-9.30pm, £25 & £30 per term, 01432 340555.

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Mondays during term time PLAYHOUSE YOUTH THEATRE for 10-16 year olds. Develop performance, drama skills and confidence. New members welcome.

6.30-8.30pm at Leominster Community Centre. Termly/half termly fees, 01568 612583.

Tuesdays MID POWYS YOUTH THEATRE 14-24 years.

7-9.30pm, The Drama Centre, Llandrindod Wells, 01597 824444.

Tuesdays YOUTH THEATRE Drama workshop for 7-14 year-olds after school. Ledbury Market Theatre, 01432 346526 or 01531 633760.

Every Thurs ADULT DRAMA CLUB AT THE GLOBE IN HAY for anyone interested in having a lot of fun trying out some performance skills with Janine Sharp. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7-30pm-9-30pm. £6. Janine on 07733 055430.

Alternate Wednesdays APPLESTROODLE IMPROVISATION THEATRE WORKSHOPS FOR GROWN-UPS! (16 plus). Elim Church Hall, Lower Galdeford, Ludlow, SY8 1RN. Term starts 19 Sept, 7.30-9pm, £5/session. No experience required, just sense of humour. Details on www.appletreetheatre.co.uk Wednesdays KINGTON YOUTH THEATRE With Kington Primary School. Wed - Years 5 & 6, 4-5.30pm.

Years 7,8 & 9 5.30-7pm. Senior 7.15pm-8.45pm, £40 per term, 01432 340555.

Wednesdays THE COURTYARD KIDS For reception - Year 2, led by Helen Durant, £65 per term.

The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.

Wednesdays and Fridays INTERMEDIATE YOUTH THEATRE Year 10s Wed and Year 11s Fridays.

The Courtyard, Hereford, £60 per term, 01432 340555.

Thursdays and Saturdays SHROPSHIRE YOUTH THEATRE Providing training in a range of theatre skills for ages 5-25. All abilities welcome. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury. Contact Maggie Love: 07813 026367.

Tuesdays SENIOR YOUTH THEATRE The Courtyard, Hereford, £62 term, 01432 340555.

Thursdays IMPULSIVE THEATRE COMPANY Theatre games and performance to develop the fundamental skills of improvisation theatre, including teamwork, storytelling, character development and more. For ages 13-19. The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury, 5-6.45pm, 07916 277928.

Fridays and Saturday JUNIOR YOUTH THEATRE For Year 3 - 9 led by either David Durant or Ellen Dorsett.

The Courtyard, Hereford, £75 per term, 01432 340555.

Saturdays PETERCHURCH DRAMA AND FUN CLUB Open to all abilities. For ages 6-12, 10am-11.30pm, £3 per session, 01432 340555.

Every Saturday HAY YOUTH THEATRE AT THE GLOBE IN HAY for ages 7-11. Excl. half term, 10.30-12.30pm, £6.

Loads of fun! Call Janine Sharp on 07733 055430.

word Poetry & Storytelling

Animal Farm

Wed 3 April JUNGLE BOOK The Courtyard Theatre will provide storytelling, crafts and more to launch their play (10-13 April). Leominster Library, 11am-12pm, free, 01432 383290.

Thurs 4 & Thurs 11 April FAMILY STORYTELLING & CRAFT ACTIVITIES Old House, Hereford, Crafts from 11am-3pm, storytime at 12pm, 1pm & 2pm.

Fri 5 - Sun 7 April WENLOCK POETRY FESTIVAL 2013’s headliners include Benjamin Zephaniah, Ian McMillan, Matthew Sweeney, Frieda Hughes, Pascale Petit, Imtiaz Dharker, Sean Borodale, Martin Bell, Owen Sheers and Poet Laureate and Festival Patron Carol Ann Duffy. Workshops and quirky poetic happenings will be everywhere in this lovely town. Much Wenlock, www.wenlockpoetryfestival.org. 07561 208841.

Sat 6 April EDWARD STOREY & TONY WALTON: A SHARED EXPERIENCE Two locally-based Pisces poets share a stage to read alternately poems of theirs that have something to say to each other in their themes and preoccupations. Bleddfa Centre for the Creative Spirit, 3pm, £10 includes light refreshments, 01547 550377.

Sat 6 April ANIMAL FARM Guy Masterson ignites this famous yarn bringing a modern sinister relevance to Orwell’s masterwork using nothing but a bale of hay, some amazing sound effects and brilliant physical and vocal dexterity. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 8pm, £12, students £8, 01432 383663.

Sat 13 April RACK PRESS POETS AT DISCOED Poets published by Kinnerton-based Rack Press will be reading. Poets include Rosalind Hudis, John Powell Ward, Nicholas Murray, Christopher Reid and Roisin Tierney.

St Michael’s Church, Discoed, near Presteigne, 3pm, £2, all proceeds to Discoed Church, 01547 560411.

Sun 14 April JULIA DONALDSON: CHILDREN’S LAUREATE Fun filled family show featuring The Gruffalo and Other Stories and many of her best-selling picture books with plenty of audience participation. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 3.30pm, £13 adults, £18 under 16s, family tickets £36, 01600 772467.

Thurs 18 April SPRING FORWARD An evening of poetry with local poets. Apple Store Gallery, Bridge St, Hereford, £5 including glass of wine/juice, 01432 378436.

Sat. 20th April PAUL HENRY Highly acclaimed Welsh poet and musician Paul Henry with a programme of poetry, music and song.

The Hall Barn, Bleddfa, nr. Knighton. 7.30pm Tickets to include refreshments £8.00 on the door also from Marches Poets 01544 267418.

Sun 5 May IAN WHYBROW WITH SHREWSBURY BOOKFEST The creator of Harry & A Bucketful of Dinosaurs. Meet Ian and hear him tell a bucketful of stories. For ages 4+. The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury, 2-3pm, £5, 01743 234970.

AARDVARK BOOKS & CAFE 50,000+ titles: North Herefordshire’s largest indie bookseller We buy books. Specialist in art, design, photography, history, gardening

Also open our superb CAFÉ!

4 May (Private View) - 19 May The Bookery, Manor Farm, Brampton Bryan, MAPPING HEREFORDSHIRE Bucknell, SY7 0DH Off A4113 Knighton Road.

Over 60 original maps Tel: 01547 530744 from 1600-1900 An extensive curated aardvaark@btconnect.com www.aardvark-books.com selling exhibition Twitter: @aardvarkethel Free entry Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm

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Lee Hurst

Fri 26 April CHUCKLE NIGHT Live comedy. The Regal, 8pm, 47 - 49 Teme Street, Tenbury Wells, 01584 811442.

Sat 27 April ALISTAIR MCGOWAN - NOT JUST A PRETTY VOICE The nation’s favourite impressionist goes back to his stand-up roots for a new two-hour show. Asking big questions like: would the world be a happier place if Ed Miliband was Prime Minister? Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 8pm, £15, info@monmouthfestival.co.uk. Part of the 2013 Monmouth Festival.

Talks

Comedy

Fri 5 & 19 April COURT LAUGHING COMEDY CLUB 5 April - Ed Gamble, Mark Smith and MC Phil Wang.

19 April - Tom Craine, Haley Ellis and MC Ahir Shah.

The Courtyard, Hereford, 8.30pm, £11.50/£10.50, 01432 340555.

Mon 8 & Tues 9 April LEE HURST - TOO SCARED TO LEAVE THE HOUSE Lee Hurst casts his comedy eye over the many end-ofthe-world scare stories from acid rain and global warming to bird flu and mad cow disease. 8 April - Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 8pm, £14/£12, 01686 614555. 9 April - Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 8pm, £14/£12, 01874 611622.

Sat 13 April COMPANY OF FOOLS Featuring the talent of Key Green, COF.I Aya + 1, Adam Fuest and Shortfatoldbaldwhitebloke. The Globe, Hay-onWye, 8pm, donation entry, globe@hay.org Sat 20 April JOSH WIDDICOMBE Josh deals with his inability to embrace adventure in his life, his continued frustration with everything he comes into contact with. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 8pm, 01982 552555.

Wed 24 April COMEDY CLUB Featuring Romesh Ranganathan, Sean McLoughlin and Joe Lycett with MC Tony Jameson. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7.30pm, 01584 878141.

Thurs 25 April PEACOCK & GAMBLE: DON’T WANT TO BE ON TELLY ANYMORE Everybody’s favourite comedy nice boys, Ray and Ed, present a show full of fun, idiocy and handsomeness live on a stage. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £10, 01743 281281.

Fri 26 April PETE FIRMAN: HOODWINKER Fresh from BBC1’s ‘The Magicians’, with his own trademark blend of comedy and jaw-dropping magic.

Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £15, 01743 281281.

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Tues 2 April & Tues 7 May BRECKNOCK DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS SOCIETY LECTURES 2 April - The Turner Prize Explained. 7 May Christening Cups and Death’s Head Spoons. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 2.30pm. Annual membership £40, visitors £7.50 per lecture, 01874 731221, www.bdfas.org.uk Thurs 4 April LUDLOW ART SOCIETY TALK A Brush with my Pad. Talk by Tom Crowe, an artist who uses his iPad as an effective tool to capture art. Members £2, non-members £3 on the door. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7.30pm, 01584 878141.

Fri 5 April ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING & TALK ‘MINIATURE WORKS OF ART: POSTAGE STAMPS’ A talk with slides by Dr John Davies. Larruperz Centre, Grammar School Close, Ross-on-Wye, 7pm, refreshments, free. All welcome. Details 01432 840294 or email: prkrsf@tiscali.co.uk. Ross Arts Appreciation Society.

Mon 8 April THE MAPPA MUNDI A start of a series of four weekly lectures on the Mappa given by Sarah Arrowsmith, the Cathedral’s Education Officer. College Hall, Hereford Cathedral, 7pm, £5 per session.

Comedy Club - Tony Jameson

Wed 10 April LUDLOW CIVIC SOCIETY LECTURE Peter Burden and Richard Payne - ‘Knight and the Picturesque’. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £2 members, £3 non-members, 01584 878141.

Thurs 11 April ISRAEL & PALESTINE Canon John Armson, Vice-Principal of Westcott House Theological College talks about his first-hand experience of the Israel/Palestine situation. Library Reading Room, Hereford, 7pm, £5, booking essential, 01432 374225.

Sat 13 April AIDAN HART Aidan Hart, an orthodox icon artist and carver of international reputation will give two talks. Talk 1 - ‘Icons: Doors between Heaven and Earth. The Theology of Icons.’ Talk 2 - ‘Why are icons painted the way they are?

Opening the eye of the heart’. Adforton Church, 1 0am-12.30pm, 01568 770436.

Wed 17 April LEOMINSTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY Anne O’Brien will introduce her most recent heroine: Katherine de Valois, grandmother to the first of the great Tudor dynasty, King Henry VII. The Lion Ballroom, Leominster, 7.30pm, members free, non-members £3, 01568 611398.

Workshops & Courses Sat 13 & Sun 14 April FRENCH WEEKEND With Shari Toms. Get a taste of France before your holiday or just for fun... Learn directions, ordering food and drink, bookings etc. Gleanings, Gravels Bank, near Minsterley, £120 which includes home-cooked lunches, 01743 891412, www.gleanings.co.uk Sat. 20th April PAUL HENRY Acclaimed Welsh poet and musician Paul Henry leads an all day poetry workshop at the Hall Barn, Bleddfa nr. Knighton from 10.30 – 4.30pm. Promoted by Marches Poets. £20 for workshop and £25 for workshop and Evening performance combined. Bookings : Marches Poets 01544 267418.

Week commencing 30 April - 10 sessions THRILLER AND DETECTIVE FICTION At various venues. Tues mornings - Paradise Farm, Presteigne. Wed mornings - Oriel Davies Gallery, Newtown. Wed afternoons - Montgomery Institute.

Thurs mornings - Wyeside, Builth Wells. All courses with University of Aberystwyth Lifelong Learning. 10 week course £70/£60, 01970621580 or 07795 112431, www.aber.ac.uk/sell

Wed 17 April TEME VALLEY DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS SOCIETY LECTURE ‘Inessential Necessities in 18th century England’. Mrs Naomi Motley BA, lecturer at Bristol and Birmingham Universities. All welcome. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 2.15pm, £6 on the door, 01584 711477.

STORYTELLING WORKSHOPS IN HEREFORD Learn a new skill and develop personal creativity. Dates for 2013 - May 18th and 19th and Oct 6th. Also sessions for Early Years; Primary Schools; Forest Schools; Special Needs and new Community Performances. www.storyspace.co.uk

Wed 17 April CHURCH RECORDING Local architect Alex Coppock and Rev Andrew Mottram talk about how Herefordshire is pioneering new community-based transformations of a number of the county’s under-used parish churches. St Peter’s Church, St Peter’s Square, Hereford, 7pm, free, 01432 274800.

First Wednesday of the month AYMESTREY POETRY GROUP Bring a poem to share or your own or an old favourite. The Riverside Inn, Aymestrey, 8pm.

Tony Walton 01568 770177 or Meg Cox 01568 708160.

Wed 17 April ESTATE PLANNING SEMINAR Thorne Widgery Chartered Accountants and Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors are joining forces to tackle a number of issues surrounding estate preservation and inheritance tax preparation. Art & Crafts Room, The Courtyard, Hereford, 2pm, free, but please reserve, 01432 340555.

Mon 18 April SHROPSHIRE HUMANIST GROUP David Rolfe, local musican and Quaker will talk on Quakerism. The Lantern, Meadow Farm Drive, Shrewsbury, 07976 702099.

Sat 21 April SUGGS: MY LIFE STORY The Madness frontman takes to the stage in an hilarious, yet moving, one-man tour de force playing to rave reviews.

With musical accompaniment and uncalled for interjection from Deano, his loyal manservant-cum-pianist. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £24.50, 01699 772467.

Wed 24 April FOCUS ON MARKETING Bringing small business owners from across Shropshire together to share experiences and knowledge.

Led by marketing consultant, Claire Dowdall.

The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury. www.hiveonline.org.

Every Tues READING ROOM The Courtyard, Hereford, 10.30am-12.30pm, £48 per term, 01432 340555.

First Wednesday of the month POETRY CAFE Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7pm, 01584 878141.

1st & 4th Thurs of each month PHILOSOPHY CAFE With philosopher Sean O’Donaghue. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, free, 01497 821762.

4th Thurs of each month HAY-ON-WYE AMNESTY GROUP The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7-8pm, 01497 821153.

4th Sunday of each month (excluding Bank Holidays) WINGED WORD Storytelling club, venue for the spoken word at the Six Bells, Bishop’s Castle, 8.00p.m. Free.

Mike 07816 133372.

International Poetry Writers’ Collective: Abergavenny 01873 856350 Leominster Writers' Circle, Leominster Community Centre, 01568 610451.

Mid-Border Arts Writers’ Circle, Presteigne 3rd Tue, Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm. 01544 260255 Tenbury Writers’ Group Tenbury Library, 01584 812585.

Border Poets 01547 530380.

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The Green Slot This month Green Door invited Chris Blake of Community Energy Wales and The Green Valleys to write a guest slot.

T appeared in my inbox like any other email, the sender’s name unfamiliar.

“Spam” I muttered, barely pausing for thought. Then I saw the sent date: 1st April 2038.

Even now I don’t know where it came from or how it got here. I am almost certain that it was a harmless prank.

We all know that messages can’t get lost in the tangled mess of the Internet and then appear 25 years earlier. But I sometime daydream that it is what it claims to be – a transcript of an interview, given in 2038, and celebrating 25 years of a community energy project in rural Wales. I don’t know who these people are, but perhaps it might mean something to you. I hope so.

INTERVIEWER: Huw, we are here to mark the anniversary of the community energy company that you and a small group of other residents started 25 years ago.

Can you remember how it all began?

HUW: In the pub on a wet and windy night. A group of us got talking about energy bills and fuel costs. I remember there was a lot of moaning my neighbours electricity bill had been over £1,500 for the year and we were shocked, outraged looking for someone to blame. Of course back then electricity was almost free– maybe 15p / kWh, I can’t remember the details – but cheap enough to use it without thinking. But the rise in prices was starting to be noticed, we could see that something would have to change. Now someone, Jo maybe, had read an article about generating electricity from wind and water and seeing that we had hills, rain and wind it seemed like it might be an idea to see if we could generate our own electricity – in fact just like my grandfather had done on the farm in the 1950s, before the grid got the valley. It seemed possible. Anyway, after a few more drinks the idea took hold.

INTERVIEWER: What was your first project?

HUW: The 30kW hydro turbine that you can see on Howell’s farm. Back then you could get a guaranteed price for every kwH you generated – maybe 25p or so – doesn’t seem much now but it was enough for us to raise the finance – some from round the village plus some loans, and a small grant I remember. It took a while to get it approved but after that it was built in 2 months and has been operating ever since.

INTERVIEWER: I have heard that first scheme described as the catalyst for everything else that has happened in the village over the last quarter century. Do you know how much income it has generated since it started?

HUW: We have lost some of the records from the early 2020’s (the floods in 2024) but for the anniversary we have been doing some calculations and we think it must be well over £2 million. Of course we never thought it would be so high but the Feed-in Tariff went up by inflation every year and the export price (what we could sell the electricity to the grid for) was rising every year in line with the global energy market – that is what made us the money. Well in the last few years, as we all know, that has been up to 35% a year. It wasn’t all profit – we had to pay for the scheme – about £180,000, I found the final bill last week,

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and we had to repay loans, and of course rent to Howell, and some maintenance and repairs – the replacement electrics of course after the flood.

INTERVIEWER: But you haven’t been just handing the cash out the community – you have been investing.

HUW: That’s right.... but I will say in the early days there were a lot of people asking for cash to help them pay their energy bills. But we got together as a community and decided that we should invest in more energy generation and we got that just about right, yeah, think so [long pause].

So the second hydro was online in 2019. The income from the first scheme allowed us to pay for all the planning and feasibility work – we still used loan finance to build it. And by then, with energy prices soaring we had the confidence to build the wind turbine on the ridge. That has been running for almost 12 years now. I think even the sceptics have have accepted it now.

INTERVIEWER: Are you saying that everyone loves the turbine?

HUW: Not all of them, maybe one day. But its hard not to love what it has done for the community. Even before the recent energy crisis, maybe 5 years ago, we were getting half a million a year in income. But with the incredible rise in fuel costs now we are only selling part of the energy to the grid – we are using most of it locally. Over the hill there are farms abandoned and the old tractors haven’t been used for a decade – first the spiralling cost and then the rationing. But in this valley there isn’t a farm that doesn’t have an electric utility vehicle. And of course we are powering the business centre – someone told me last week there are more small manufacturing businesses connected to our community grid than the rest of the county – I don’t know if that is true but it could well be.

Now it is the cheap electric that brings them in, but using the hydro profits to provide business loans and mentor support was one of the smarter things we did.

INTERVIEWER: Any regrets over 25 years?

HUW: I only wish we had got more communities involved from the start – it breaks my heart to drive through the abandoned villages when I take the electric car drive back from town.

Chris Blake

Green Events

Sun 31 March - Fri 5 April OUTBACK2BASICS PRIMITIVE LIVING SKILLS With guest tutor, Lynx Vilden. Six-day basic primitive skills course for anyone who enjoys being outside and has an interest in learning sustainable skills. Little Wenlock, £375 all inclusive. www.outback2basics.co.uk or email outback2basics@gmail.com or 01952 878135.

April KLEEN 7 April - Community Wildlife Orchard Maintainance Party.

Park View, Kington, 2.30-4.30pm. 11 April - Phosphates in The River Arrow and Other Water Matters, 8pm, The Oxford Arms, Kington. 18 April - Eco-Book Club - “Reading the Future”. 8pm, The Oxford Arms, Kington. 25 April - Knighton Tree Allotment Trust AGM with guest speaker Kath McNulty, 7.30pm, Offa’s Dyke Centre, Knighton.

Lecture entitled Woodlands in Wales, an update. Lift from Kington, contact Richie, 01544 231236.

Tues 2 April ECO-FASHION WORKSHOP Create stunning pieces of textile art with recycled materials. Make stylish home and fashion accessories.

For ages 8-13 year olds. The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury, 10am-3.30pm, £17.50, 01743 234970.

Sat 6 April WILDLIFE TASTER DAY Guided walk identifying butterflies and flowers, followed by optional woodland activities. The Novers Woodland Wildlife site, Grid Ref. SO5971 7385. 11am, booking essential, 01584 874636, info@woodsforwellbeing.com Sat 13 April FORAGE AND FEAST WORKSHOP Learn how to find and identify edible plants, how to harvest and cook them in the wild. Get involved in cooking a delicious wild/organic hot lunch. Adults £45, special rates for children. Booking essential, contact Julia Walling on 01584 874636 or at info@woodsforwellbeing.com Sat 20 April THE BASICS OF BEEKEEPING With John Hall, maker of Clun Forest Honey. A morning workshop on the practicalities of beekeeping. Brynmawr Farm, Newcastle on Clun, 10am-1pm, £7, 01588 630666.

Thurs 25 April AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL (LUDLOW) An open, informal social evening get together. The Sitting Rooms, 3 Upper Galdeford, (above Thai Box), Ludlow, 7.30pm, thesittingroomludlow.blogspot.com Sat 27 April BIRDSONG RECOGNITION WALK With Saffron Summerfield. A friendly, informative walk with information sheets and recording samples.

Gleanings, Gravels Bank, near Minsterley, £15, £5 children, includes breakfast, refreshments and short workshop, 01743 891412, www.gleanings.co.uk April & May BEEKEEPING FOR BEGINNERS Interested in keeping bees but need more information before you do? Two opportunities to handle bees under supervision in our own apiary in April/May. Knowledge, advice and plenty of encouragement for all would-be beekeepers. Details, contact Robin Hill on 01886 884752.

Sat 4 & Sun 5 May SPRING GREENS! A weekend of festivities, talks, outdoor food, children’s activities, compost loos and much more. A celebration of all things green in Herefordshire. The Court of Noke, Pembridge, 10am-5pm. www.herefordshirenewleaf.org.uk WOODS FOR WELLBEING Provides a variety of exciting, imaginative, good value, all year round nature activities and retreats for all in beautiful locations in and around the Shropshire hills and borders.

Our 2013 programme includes a New Year Retreat, Forage & Feast, Herbal Heaven, Festival of Lights Retreat and many more. For details please contact Julia Walling on 01584 874636, 07796 596451 or via www.woodsforwellbeing.com

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ACCREDITED COUNSELLOR AND THERAPIST, experience of all ages including young people, and of individuals, couples and groups, offers confidential sessions, short or long-term, in the Knighton and Presteigne areas. Richard Lewis MSc (Intergrative Psychotherapy), PG Dip (Supervision), MA, FTCL, FRSA, British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy and United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy. 01547 510360 or 07951 304457.

A is for ACUPUNCTURE with Joanna Bruce RGN, B.Ac, M.B.Ac.C. Traditional Acupuncture for pain management, acute and/or chronic health problems. Phone for free initial discussion on 01568 709142. Stoneleigh, Kingsland, HR6 9QS. registered and insured with the British Acupuncture Council since 1986.

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 A.P. VET LTD Veterinary Acupuncture and Physiotherapy, broad range of conditions treated including Musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, respiratory and skin. Team approach to rehabilitation for horses and dogs to get your athlete back into action. www.ap-vet.co.uk, 01497 851608.

ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE in Hereford. Individual lessons and small groups with Ann Rowan MSTAT. BA. ARCM, 01432 279536.

ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE in Leominster HR6 8QJ. Individual lessons with Janet Jameson MSTAT. 01568 613467.

ALLERGY TESTING: Susan Hough Dip.A.E.T. qualified 1999, uses the Vega system to test over 100 items. For an appointment or further information call 01584 819507, susanhoughallergy@yahoo.co.uk, www.susanhoughallergy.co.uk ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES combined with energetic healing enhance own ability to heal oneself. Background in nursing and midwifery. Works from Eardisley, Herefordshire, HR3 6NJ. Reflex therapy (Reflexology), Baby reflex, preparation for a gentle birth (Geyarani method), Crystal therapist, Flower and Crystal remedies. Ring Judith Davies 01544 327022. Creative-healing@talktalk.net AROMATHERAPY & REFLEXOLOGY TREATMENTS OFFERED IN LUDLOW. Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils extracted from plants, which have a number of properties, that may when used help improve overall emotional health.

Reflexology can be a wonderfully relaxing treatment that in turn may help relieving everyday tension. Both treatments may aid you in your overall improve sense of well being. Contact Emily Baker BA Hons, MIFPA, MAR and CNHC registered, on 01584 529053 or 07775 652993.

ATHENE COUNSELLING - specialising in issues related to baby loss, infertility, chronic ill health, rape, abuse, accidents, other traumas and crises. Leominster, can do home visits locally. Alison Sutton (PG Dip Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy, MSc in Advanced Nursing, RGN).

07789 322771 or athene.counselling@gmail.com BOWEN TECHNIQUE - JOY PEARMAN. Also reflexology, Pilates and Zumba classes. Ledbury, Bromyard, Ludlow, Leominster, Hereford areas. 01432 820484.

JENNY BULLOUGH Yoga tuition and therapy. Small group classes & individual tuition for special needs. 01497 831416 CLAIRVOYANT MEDIUMSHIP AND TAROT READINGS with Gina Murray, also animal mediumship and animal

communication within Hay on Wye tel:07812 /035459 www.ginalmurray.com or email ginalmurray@gmail.com.

COGNITIVE BEHAVIOUR THERAPY for depression, anxiety, panic, stress, OCD, relationship problems and more!

Also, couple counselling, relationship counselling and individual counselling for most issues. Sessions held in the Presteigne area, Leominster and Hereford. Please contact Gail Venables on 01544 350384 or see webpage for more info www.cbtgail.co.uk. mbacp (Accred).

CHIROPRACTIC:McTimoney technique Phil Elliott BSc(Hons) Chiropractic MMCA, LCC. Registered with the General Chiropractic Council McTimoney Chiropractic is a gentle whole-body manipulative technique, which aims to realign the body, relieving pain and increasing mobility. For conditions, including back, neck and shoulder pain, that can benefit from chiropractic see the McTimoney Association website at www.mctimoneychiropractic.org. I also use massage techniques to complement the McTimoney technique. Clinic in Leominster. To talk, book or arrange a free 20 min discussion: 07840 733275 CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHOTHERAPY Specialist in treating & assessing children & young people with mental health or behavioural issues or dealing with distressing situations. I also offer support to parents, carers and adopters (providing them with a space to think separately about their children) or work with parents/carers and children together. I am also able to help mothers and babies with attachment issues. I can provide supervision to other therapists, consultations and training to professionals. Based in Hay-on-Wye and Hereford, I can provide services throughout the area. ACP accredited.

Valérie Mortin BSc. 07961 885646 or 01981 500500. E: vivalavie@yahoo.com COUNSELLING... WITH A DIFFERENCE Empathic, confidential counselling from an experienced and fully qualified counsellor using Emotional Freedom Technique to help release blocked emotions and traumas. Sarah Amatt MBACP. E: www.thinkingfreedom.co.uk. T: 07964 448203. Shrewsbury & Bransford (Worcester).

COUNSELLING: Space for you to explore issues that are troubling you in a confidential, safe, supportive and nonjudgemental environment. I offer short and long term, low cost, individual integrative counselling. I have experience of working with a range of issues including anger, anxiety, bereavement, depression, disability, eating disorders, low selfesteem and confidence, illness, relationship problems, selfharm, sexuality and stress. South Shropshire/Powys borders.

Alison Trott FdA (Counselling), MBACP registered. Contact space4ucounselling@yahoo.co.uk 07791 013587.

COUNSELLING IN LUDLOW area. Talk in complete confidence, with warmth and without judgement, with Julia Walling BA(Hons), PGCE, Dip.EH.P.NLP (BHR), MAC. In private practice for 25 years, I am trained in a wide variety of therapies and combine them to meet your needs. Clients consistently report improvements in wellbeing within a few sessions. Panic/anxiety specialist. Short and long term for individuals, couples and families. 01584 874636 07796 596451 julia.walling@btinternet.com and www.juliawalling.co.uk COUNSELLING/PSYCHOTHERAPY; JANE COOKE Presteigne. Safe, creative, equal approach. I have wide life & work experience; I work to support your increased understanding of yourself, and do not judge or try to change you – change comes through your awareness & when you are ready. jane.cooke@heartfeltwork.co.uk 07771950899.

COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY. Therapist with 14 years experience working with individuals and couples.

Integrative approach. Short or long term. Available Hereford, Leominster and Presteigne area. Marian Gillett M,A. (Psychotherapy) Dip. (Psychotherapy) Cert. Couple Counselling (Relate), MBACP, UKCP registered 01547 517169.

COUNSELLING PSYCHOTHERAPIST. Confidential 1-1 person-centred counselling for all individuals. Short or long-term. Space for you to look at any aspects of your life that are troubling you. South Shropshire/Newtown area. Home visits available. Alison Trott FdA (Counselling), CBT (cert), Bereavement (cert), MBACP registered. trott912@btinternet. com or 07791013587.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY with Mike Hadden RCST, based In Hereford, a gentle but profound way to reconnect to Health and well-being. To find out more tel: 01432 261222 or email: mike@herefordcraniosacral.co.uk EMOTIONAL THERAPY Anne Cummings MFET (Adv Dip) BAoG (Dip). Safe, effective therapy to improve and enhance personal potential. Specialist knowledge and experience with panic attacks, anger issues, severe anxiety, bullying, bereavement and depression. If you have difficulty relating to others, or persistent, troublesome emotions call Anne on 01547 530977.

See also www.thewritetofeel.com ESOTERIC SOUL HEALING in Bishop’s Castle.

A transformational healing method for helping a wide range of spiritual, emotional and physical difficulties. Gentle, safe and nourishing. Contact Philomena Houlihan-Wood B.A., Cert.

ESH, Dip.Couns. Tel: 01588 638242.

Philomena@soul-healing.net Web: www.soul-healing.net FLOWER ESSENCES THERAPY. Essences provide us with a readily accessible means to support and maintain our emotional well-being. One-to-one sessions for personal development, and small group workshops (introductory and advanced) in Ross-on-Wye. I work with a wide range of essences from the UK and around the world. Contact: Jill Stern, BFVEA (adv), KFRP : 01989 563147 www.bfvea.com HAY CLINIC, THE CENTRE FOR NATURAL HEALTH: Acupuncture, Colonic Hydrotherapy, CrainoSacral Therapy, Massage, Reflexology, Hopi Ear Candling, Facials, Waxing, Mediumship, Tarot Readings etc. The Pavement, Hay on Wye, HR3 5SS tel. 01497 847808.

HEALING ENCOUNTERS: Soul Realignment, Soul Profiles, clearing restrictions at a Soul level. House Healing - geopathic stress, earth energies. We can tune-in to you and change energies. Tel 01584 892049. Healingencounters.co.uk HOLISTIC MASSAGE with Jessica Pailthorpe MTI Helping you to feel more aligned, spacious, looser, grounded and calm.

Can also help with problems/injuries. Jess is an experienced therapist who has studied a range of bodywork approaches which she integrates into her practice. Clinic in Leominster.

To talk or book: 01544 387950 www.touchtreetherapy.co.uk HOLISTIC MASSAGE Marian at Silvan Massage and Bodywork (MTI). Therapeutic touch through massage, stretching and releasing techniques. For relaxation of tight muscles, improved circulation, greater flexibility, reduction of stress and the bringing about of a quieter mind. Clinics in Presteigne and Clun with home visits and on-site available. marian@silvanmassage.com or 07816 981454.

HOMOEOPATHY: Annabel Stacey ACH. Homoeopathy supports the body’s own efforts to heal itself and can be used effectively to treat both emotional and physical disorders.

Treatment is adapted to the individual needs of each patient, taking all their symptoms into account. If you would like to find out more or make an appointment please contact me on 07960 865564 or annabelstacey@yahoo.co.uk (clinics in Ludlow and Shrewsbury).

HOMOEOPATHY Sandy Underhill RSHom. Homoeopathy is a system of medicine which involves treating the individual with highly diluted substances, given mainly in tablet form, with the aim of triggering the body’s natural system of healing.

Based on their individual symptoms, the homeopath will match the most appropriate medicine to each patient. Clinics in Llandrindod Wells, Kington and Presteigne. 01597 851021.

JENNIFER HODGE DO Registered Osteopath. Cranial Osteopath. The Old Rectory, New Radnor 01544 350241.

KUNDALINI YOGA IN & AROUND KINGTON Yoga and meditation classes for adults, pregnancy, babies, tots and teens.

Beginners welcome! Georgie also teaches in schools, offers private yoga therapy and doula birth and breastfeeding support.

01544 231304 or 07807 550653. www.healingspirits.co.uk.

LEOMINSTER NATURAL HEALTH CENTRE: Qualified therapists offer acupuncture, structural re-alignment, medical herbal medicine, remedial and holistic massage, reflexology, ear candling, reiki, psychotherapy, cognitive behaviour and couple counselling, hypnotherapy, health kinesiology, nutrition at the Leominster Natural Health Centre, Community Centre, Leominster, 01568 616411, www.leominstercommunitycentre.com.

LIFE COACHING RELATIONSHIPS... loving living together... Are you unhappy or dissatisfied in your relationship?

Struggling to get on well with your partner or not seeing eye to eye? Do you want to make your relationship work but don’t know where to begin? Would you like to have a more fulfilling and loving relationship? Karen Robinson ACMC, PNLP. Shobdon. Call: 01568 709194 or 07792 256451, Email: karenrobinson67@live.co.uk MARIE HUDSON. Yoga classes in Presteigne and Titley.

One-to-one tuition available for individual needs. Registered Association for Yoga Studies practitioner. Registered with Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council for Yoga Therapy. 01544 260352.

MASSAGE THERAPY Injuries, stress, relaxation. Claire Williams I.T.E.C. / N.I.M. 01544 267172. Clinics in Presteigne, Ludlow and Hereford.

The Yoga Practice Small group classes, individual tuition Jenny Bullough (Hay-on-Wye) 01497 831416 jennybullough@hotmail.com Marie Hudson (Presteigne) 01544 260352 marieh279@googlemail.com Mike Young (Golden Valley) 01981 541003 mike@yogaskies.co.uk Belinda Jobst (Hereford) 07971 677113 be@nutritionalshift.com Nicky Jaques (Moccas) 07817 268689 nixen60@hotmail.com Jill Bonner (Ross-on-Wye) 01989 750410 healthyspineyoga@gmail.com Louise Griffiths (Brecon/Sennybridge) 07891 689957 yogalouise@live.co.uk

Body. Breath. Mind. Heart. www.theyogapractice.org.uk

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MEDITATION FOR WELLBEING Meditation is a gentle but powerful tool for health, wellbeing, problem solving and a better quality of life. I have been teaching meditation for 25 years to individuals and groups and can now offer A UNIQUE TRAINING for you to set up and run your own group. Easy organisation, minimal cost, ongoing support. I can visit you by arrangement. For info. please contact Julia Walling on 01584 874636, 07796 596451, julia.walling@btinternet.com or via www.meditationforwellbeing.co.uk NUTRIONAL THERAPY Would you like to know how to make the most of what you eat? Would you like help with choosing the foods that might suit you best? Would you like to understand why your food choices are important? Do you simply have an interest in how foods may affect you and your body? Phaedra Bushby 07794 476892. Consultants available in Leominster, New Radnor and Worcester. bushbybaby@hotmail. co.uk, www.phaedrabushby.webs.com PHYSIOTHERAPY, CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY, REFLEXOLOGY & YOGA with Hermione Evans, Chartered Physiotherapist at Radnor Physiotherapy. For all back and neck pain, headaches, sports injuries, RSI, stress related illness and more. To discuss your needs or to make an appointment, please phone 01544 350691 or email contact@radnorphysiotherapy. co.uk or view www.radnorphysiotherapy.co.uk PAMELA SPENCELEY MNIMH Medical Herbalist and Allergy Therapist 01568 770614 / 01584 878123 PSYCHIC READINGS: Clairvoyance, Tarot & Astrology (tape inc). Gifted & compassionate reader with over 20 yrs professional experience. Personal readings from home (near Hereford); at Zenith in Leominster on Thursdays; & telephone readings. ROWIE (M.BPRB) 01432 820684.

REFLEXOLOGY including auricular reflexology and fertility/ maternity reflexology. Qualified 2003. Experience of working with people with physical and learning disabilities. Catherine Brown, FHT MA, 07960 989894. Home visits available, (Ludlow area).

SIAM SMILE TRADITIONAL THAI MASSAGE BY (GAN) JANYARAK MORRIS. Stressed out? Neck and shoulders tension from too much time on computer? Low back pain? Or just want to pamper yourself? I can help! I am qualifiled in Traditional Thai Massage, Reflexology-Foot Massage, Facial Massage and Aromatherapy. Certificates recognized by the ministry of education in Thailand. Ground Floor, 3 Broad Street, Knighton LD7 1BL. Tel: 07538 572123 or (eve) 01547 550249 www.siamsmilettm.webs.com SOUND HEALING TRAINING & VOICE WORKSHOPS: UK College of Sound Healing training Parts 1-5; Primrose Earth Centre, near Hay-on-Wye; regular Monday evening Sound and Voice workshops 8-10pm, contact Paul Benham: 01497 847636; paul.benham33@gmail.com www.primroseearthcentre.co.uk

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SPIRITUAL HEALER Naturally gifted in releasing emotional grief in present and past lives. 22 years professional experience with physical and mental health. Private healing sessions and talks given. Gillian Williamson, MNFSH. Field House, Kinnerton. 01547 560874.

SPIRITUAL MEDIUM - Emily Baker, clairvoyant, clairsentient, and clairaudient, spiritual art, offering individual or party bookings. For more information call Ludlow 01584 529053 or 07775 652993.

Workshops WORKSHOP LISTINGS - Single listings are free.

Year round, ongoing workshops will cost £40 per year for inclusion in the magazine and website.

Thurs 4 & Thurs 18 April THE BLEDDFA MEDITATION GROUP The Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton, 10.30am, donations, 01547 550377, www.bleddfacentre.com Sat 20 April TAI CHI & MOVING MEDITATION With Alan Jefferies. A day to relax, unwind and focus with this introduction to Standing and Dynamic Qi Gong. For beginners or the more advanced. Gleanings, Gravels Bank, near Minsterley, £45, please bring food to share, 01743 891412, www.gleanings.co.uk Sun 21 April HERBAL FIRST AID With Medical Herbalist, Hannah Charman. Learn how to use herbs in first aid and treating minor ailments safely at home.

A practical workshop and notes and all materials will be supplied. Gleanings, Gravels Bank, near Minsterley, £60, includes home-cooked lunch and refreshments, 01743 891412, www.gleanings.co.uk Sat. 27th April CLAIM YOUR TRUE POWER Are you living with joy in all areas of your life? If not, this True Power Taster workshop at The Old Vicarage, Aymestrey, HR6 9SU will provide you with some new tools to begin to do so. £45 including lunch, teas & coffee, 10am-4.30pm. Info /book call Lee 01547 560046 or visit www.truepowerstrategies.com Mondays YOGA AT MOCCAS VILLAGE HALL Small group class in the evenings, suitable for anyone, with or without experience. Please contact Nicky Jaques for further details 07817 268689, nickyjaquesyoga@gmail.com