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BROAD Lambrettas & Radishes R Contents

Philosophy 4 Bakewell entries 5 Small Ads 6 Art 8 Art workshops 14 Cinema 20 Dance 22 Food 24 Music 26 Music workshops 42 Venues 45 Band directory 46 Theatre 48 Word 52 Green pages 54 Comp therapies 56

ADISHES. Yes I know radishes can be a bit of a problem. They’re looking fabulous sitting there in their bowl, but what to do with them. Ermm, well you could put them in a salad. Or you could leave them in the bowl until they go a bit wrinkly and then put them in the compost bin. But wait. Help is at hand, here comes Pete, or in this case, shall we call him ‘The Red Radish Raider’.

Don’t worry boys and girls, mums and dads, he’ll soon sort things out. “What shall we do with our unwanted radishes Red Radish Raider Man?” “Fry them!” “You what?” “I said fry them”.

“Are you serious Red Raider Man?” “Never been more serious in my life boys and girls and what’s more here’s a delightful easy radish recipe you can cook for your tea tonight.”

RADISH & CHORIZO SURPRISE Clean your radishes, top and tail them and then cut them in half and fry in a tablespoon of olive oil till they are just picking up a bit of colour. Take them out of the pan and fry the chorizo, cut into ½ cm rings, till it’s just this side of burnt (nice and crispy). Then bung in a whole fresh chopped up chilli and two large cloves of chopped garlic (no onions in this recipe).

Fry for a minute and then stick the radishes back in the pan along with some chopped cherry tomatoes and two glasses of white wine, tomato passata or tomato paste, some thyme and oregano and salt to taste. Turn the gas down and let it bubble away for ten minutes and then serve with rice noodles or spaghetti (it’s a pan-national dish).

Why am I giving you radish recipes? What’s going on? I guess I’m feeling a bit weird because everything interesting in my life is just around the corner, but nothing is actually happening now. The town is building up to Sheep Music. Lots of people driving around with sofas and pianos and hardcore and fencing. Lots of tents going up on Wents Meadow. Lots of people looking at the sky and praying.

But it’s Wednesday evening and it doesn’t start till Friday.

Then again, I am also pretty excited by the Tour de France. Bradley, (as predicted) is comfortably in the lead. Chris Frome is nicely placed in second We take no protecting his team leader. Tomorrow is the last mountain stage where somebody responsibility for might attack him. But once the veracity of the again it’s only Wednesday and information herein it doesn’t end in Paris until SunPete Mustill day. So nothing concrete to Mayfield, Stapleton, report.The most interesting Nr Presteigne, Powys facts that have emerged about LD8 2LS Bradley are that he can cuss Tel: 01544 260051 like a sailor and that rather Email: info@broadsheep.com surprisingly he is a keen ‘mod’.

Website: www.broadsheep.com Actually perhaps it’s not surprising because although Lambrettas and Vespas are not allowed on the Tour, he does bear a passing resemblance to a young Pete Townsend.

The other thing waiting round the corner is my impending visit, as soon as Sheep Music’s out of the way and Broad Sheep is delivered, to Amsterdam. I’m going to go and meet up with a load of crazy European custom bicycle builders for four days of bicycles, beer and talking about chain wheel sizes. However, the bit of the trip that’s really setting my pulses racing is the chance to experience the wonders of Dutch bicycle lanes. I shall ride from the Hook of Holland to Amsterdam, up the coast on a dedicated bike path all the way. With its very own white lines, roundabouts, traffic lights and even bicycle bridges. Ah, if only we had such luxuries here.

Anyway let’s hope that by the time you read this, Sheep Music will have passed off in brilliant sunshine, Bradley will have won the Tour de France and I will be spinning up the Dutch coast between the sand dunes on a dedicated Dutch cycle superhighway – the Noordzee Route. You, my poor dears, will be glued to the synchronised swimming!

Cover pic: Musical Ruth, Streets Alive, Brecon - 11 August

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philosophy

The Strange Case of the Exploding Lobster

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DMIT it - it’s not everyday you sit next to an exploding lobster, especially when said lobster is a neglected French philosopher. In the unlikely event that you’re still reading this and have not yet reached for Yellow Pages to look up Maximum Security Homes for Deranged Thinkers, let me explain.

Recently in a posh Powys [sorry, ‘Paris’] bistro, the man sitting next to me was wrestling with a lobster. It should have been an unequal battle, the lobster being, as we philosophers like to call it – dead.

But far from it. The lobster is tricky enough when alive, but considerably trickier post mortem, as the poor mutt who had ordered him was about to discover. The waiter had provided the man with an impressive array of tools designed for the job, all of which he ignored, instead opting to lunge at the beast with a knife and fork.

You don’t need to be in MENSA to know that the attempt was doomed from the outset. As the man got more and more furious, diners in close proximity got more and more intrigued and then more and more alarmed.

Eventually the man made one last savage attempt to penetrate the lobster’s defence system. But being a wily creature the lobster would not give up its secrets any too readily. There was, so to speak, a sting in its tail.

What exactly happened next will perhaps never be fully understood. Suffice it to say that suddenly and without warning the lobster exploded, scattering itself all over the man, his companion and several other diners.

There were bits of lobster everywhere. Diners, including your philosopher-in-residence, were seen trying to get lobster stain out of their clothes and fragments of legs and claws out of their hair. As for the elegant Parisian lady with a rather low-cut dress - well, she just couldn’t see the funny side at all.

In his book, The Republic, Plato has much to say about the Philosopher-King, but nothing at all about the Philosopher-Lobster. Although not a stranger to French philosophy and knowing my way around the likes of Descartes and Sartre, I have never once come across a single reference to this sadly overlooked Gallic thinker – M. le Homard. Nevertheless, he has much to teach us.

Like what, you may ask? Well this, for a start: sometimes tasks we assume will be simple turn out to be impossibly difficult. M. le Homard reinforces a basic principle of philosophy: never, but never, take anything for granted. Do not assume – an insight the diner had yet to learn.

And another thing: if you keep failing in your attempt to do something, there’s little point in repeating the same thing over and over again. Instead, try something different.

Even a further insight: why, oh why! didn’t the man use the tools provided? He failed to recognize that other people might just know something he didn’t. He should have learned from the experiences of others. A little humility goes a long way.

M. le Homard also knew that small things can create disproportionately huge problems. In fact, this is

possibly a yet-to-be-formulated law of the universe: the smaller the thing, the bigger the problem. One day it will perhaps become known to the world as Homard’s Law: ‘The Difficulty of a Problem is Inversely Proportional to the Size of its Cause’ - a truth dramatically demonstrated to me quite recently.

If anyone wants a half-decent proof for the existence of the devil, he need look no further than that tiny gadget from hell - the zip fastener. On a very crowded Metro train I watched a man zip up his anorak. At least that was what he thought he was zipping up. In actual fact he was inadvertently attaching his anorak to the anorak of the man standing next to him. The two zips chose this precise moment to become locked. A pity the men were getting off at different stations.

Another tiny cause of great misery are those wretched individual plastic pots of milk you get in cafés of a certain standard. It’s a total impossibility to get to the milk. But what is not widely understood is that this is nothing but a further cunning ruse on the part of the government to run down the British dairy industry. People get so exasperated with trying to take the top off these accursed pots that in the end they decide to give up milk altogether.

Yes, M. le Homard has much to teach us about the minutiae of life, whether they be the bringer of joy, or misery. To quote that contemporary giant of a philosopher, the great Arthur Daley: get the little things right and “the world’s your lobster”.

Philosopher-in-Residence

JUST WORDS

by Roger Kite

A new book by the author of the popular locally-published book, You’re Not From Round Here, Are You? A small collection of things people have been heard to say - sometimes funny, sometimes poignant, often full of wisdom.

Available in Presteigne at: The Rowan Tree Workhouse Gallery & Cafe Winnie’s Newsagents ~ Price £3

‘I lost my heart to a Bakewell Tart’ The ‘I lost my heart to a Bakewell Tart’ songwriting competition produced some stunning entries including this wordy masterpiece by Hugh Colvin BAKEWELL DOGERELL Dont think me selfish, if I dont eat the shellfish Oi dont eat foreign muck, cos it aint British Dont fancy sushi, or care for caviar, Amoretti, oysters, far too la-di-dah The light of my life is a pastry cook She cooms from t’north and she dont give a ......

She cooks with style, she cooks with heart Does me proud does my Bakewell tart The food that makes my heart sing, The first I really loved, Was the girl from the fishshop, a-wrapping up my cod.

The next who stole my heart and swallowed me up whole With breadcrumbs, and butter, she cooked my Dover sole.

But when I’m feeling peckish, an I ‘avent ‘ad enough My buxom pastry cook knows how to finish off Mind! I dont want no Eccles cake, you can keep yer Chelsea Bun I dont want no cheese- cake, wanna girl that cooks like fun Some pudding, some afters, a little extra treat With cream on, delicious, and toute de suite The flavour of her favours,the sweetness of her kiss, The raspberry centre, the lemon twist The one who gets me going, the one I cant stop Her charms overflowing her paper cup, The one with the icing with a cherry on top Afterwards I’ll even do the washing up.

I give star billing to her egg and almond filling I’ll ave a second helping if she is only willing She’s top of the menu she’s top of my chart I lost my heart to a Bakewell tart.

Hugh Colvin

Next two excellent tunes from Frances Field and Granny Jones BAKEWELL TART

She was just a part-time waitress in a greasy-spoon cafe, but she stole my heart with a slice o’tart when she set down her tray.

CHORUS: I lost my heart to a Bakewell Tart in a caff in Matlock Bath.

The bikers outside said, “Take you for a ride?”

- I said, “You havin’ a laugh?”

Frances Field

BAKEWELL TART I met you in the cakeshop In old Bakewell town You were lying there seductively In your soft almond gown.

You hid your blushes secretly Within that warm facade I put my lips around you And you succumbed to this young lad.

CHORUS I lost my heart To a Bakewell tart I couldn’t stop it happenin’ Now what do I do With you, you, you And now I am left grapplin’.

With my heart in a mess I couldn’t care less About anything else but you I lost my heart to my Bakewell Tart And I can’t stop it happenin!................................whistle the tune at the end I hope you like? and the royalties come pouring in with a little portion of them coming my way!!!!...........

Granny Jones

But the runaway winner which was a hymn of praise to our Joan was unfortunately sent in anonymously. Please get in touch and claim your free tickets to Bakewell Festival pronto!

The winning tune can be viewed on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYmMkXRmUH8 or at www.broadsheeptv.com TO A BAKEWELL TART When I was young and fancy-free I used to watch you on TV I wanted you although I knew That it was not to be.

I was gagging to get laid But you were way beyond my grade More succulent than anything That Mr Kipling made.

You were the thinking geezer’s crumpet You were Harold Pinter’s strumpet And looking at you made me Just as horny as a trumpet.

CHORUS Oh, Joan, Joan, Joan Now you’re old but not a crone Please just call me on the phone Can’t you see?

Though you’re past your sell-by date You are still the perfect mate For an ageing reprobate Such as me.

I was yours right from the start From the day I lost my heart To a Bakewell tart.

If only I’d had this one in Azerbaijan. Yours truly, Englebert

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art POWYS The Rodd, Presteigne 01544 260149 18 - 28 Aug ‘Aboriginals’. SIR SIDNEY NOLAN OM RA. Part of Presteigne Festival. Open 11am-5.30pm.

Courtyard Antiques, Manchester House, High St, Presteigne 01544 267033 23 - 28 Aug Art and Antiques.

Open 10am-5pm.

Rhayader Museum & Gallery www.findingrhayader.co.uk Until 16 Oct ‘Finding Rhayader’. An exhibition with locally inspired paintings by JMW Turner, HRH Prince of Wales, Edward Dayes, William Stone, GWRANDRO - digital artists, curated

by Movix. Open Tues-Sun 10am-4pm, £4 adults/£3, children under 16 free.

St Mary’s Parish Church, High St, Brecon 2 - 19 Aug JONATHAN ADAMS paintings.

Museum of Modern Art, Machynlleth 01654 703355 Until 8 Sept CHARLES SHEARER. Until 1 Sept TABERNACLE ART COMPETITION 2012.

Open Mon-Sat 10am-4pm.

Radnorshire Museum & Gallery, Temple St, Llandrindod Wells 01597 824513 Until 1 Sept Llandrindod Bowling Club Centenary, 1912-2012. 10am-4pm.

The Beaufort Gallery, Temple St, Llandrindod Wells, LD1 5HG 01597 822777 www.celfogwmpas.com Until 14 Aug JAN BUTLER - site specific installation responding to her residency. Tues-Thurs 10am-4pm.

Shepherd’s Ice Cream Parlour, Hay-on-Wye 01497 821898 Until 30 Sept A.C. TELFER - oils, pastels, pen and ink and giclée prints.

9.30am-5.30pm, daily.

Wine Bar @ No. 46, High St, Presteigne, Powys 01544 267675 August ‘New Faces’. EMMA MORRIS, JAMIE MUNRO & CHRIS BUTLER - from abstract paintings to post apartheid photography. Open Mon 12-2, Tues & Thurs 12-2pm & 5-10pm, Fri 12-2pm & 5-11pm, Sat 10am-2pm & 6-11pm.

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Oriel Davies Gallery, Newtown 01686 625041 Until 5 Sept ‘Bathing Beauties’. More than 100 architectural models of beach huts by various artists and designers.

Until 5 Sept ‘Gimme Shelter’.

ANTONIA DEWHURST - a series of micro-structures. Open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm.

Assembly Rooms, Presteigne 01544 260777 4 Aug Arts & Crafts featuring local artisan wares and craft materials.

10am-2pm.

Old School Gallery, The Bleddfa Centre, Bleddfa, near Knighton 01547 550377 4 - 28 Aug ‘Three Poets Walking’. An exhibition of drawings, paintings and etchings by ALISTAIR TUCKER and the words of poet DAVID LEWIS. Open Wed-Sun 2-5pm.

Ivy House Gallery, Montgomery 01686 668746 Aug DAVID BANNISTER - watercolours, pastels, oils and dry point etchings. BISHOP’S CASTLE ART SOCIETY - mixed media. Open daily 9am-5pm.

Mid Wales Arts, Maesmawr, Caersws, SY17 5SB 01686 688369 www.midwalesart.org.uk Until 12 Aug ‘7 On The Severn and Wye’. Prominent photographers and visual artists present an exhibition capturing their impressions of the Severn and Wye valleys.

19 Aug - 23 Sept Graduate Show 2012.

Until 2 Sept ANGELA & OWEN THORPE - new work.

Open Sun-Thurs 11am-4pm.

The Thomas Shop, Maesyfed, Penybont, Llandrindod Wells 01597 851951 Aug Local arts and crafts.

Wool Emporium exhibition - wool and textiles. Molas from Columbia.

Celebrating Heritage Penybont and Shop Museum. Fri - Sun 10am-5pm.

Tower House Gallery, 29 High St, Knighton 01547 529530 Aug SUE WATERS - textiles.

The India & China Tea Company.

Refreshments available. Wed-Sat 9.30am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm, closed Mon & Tues.

Haymakers Gallery, Hay-on-Wye 01497 820556 Until 16 Sept JULIA MANNING - prints.

JANE WELLENS - ceramics. JANE RYAN - autometa. JAN FRYER jewellery. 10.30am-5pm, closed Tues.

Minerva Arts Centre, High St, Llanidloes 01686 413467 Until 8 Sept THE QUILT ASSOCIATION summer exhibition.

Antique and contemporary quilts.

Open Mon-Sat 10.30am-4.30pm.

Theatr Brycheiniog, Canal Walk, Brecon 01874 611622 1 Aug - 1 Sept ‘From One Extreme to the Other’. JULIA HARRIS watercolours. Open theatre times.

Mistletoe House, Tea Room & Gallery, Coombe, Presteigne 01544 260035 Until 6 Aug ‘Sky West & Crooked’.

BRONTË WOODRUFF - pictures.

Open Thurs-Mon 10am-5pm.

Erwood Station Craft Centre & Gallery, Erwood, near Builth Wells 01982 560674 Until 16 Aug Stump work and embroidery by six artists.

3 - 5 Aug ROSIE PROSSER photographs.

17 Aug - 27 Sept MARTIN O’VEL surrealist paintings.

Until 2 Sept Every Fri-Sun Summer of Great Events. Artist demonstrations, live music and family workshops. Plus handcrafted ornaments to prints and cards.

Open daily 10am-5.30pm.

The Workhouse Studio, Presteigne Industrial Estate 01544 267864 Aug JOHN CRAXTON: A Life of Gifts - neo-romantic painter. Plus TANIA MOSSE, SARAH BAMFORD, GILL TENNANT-EYLES & RACHEL RICKETTS. Part of Presteigne Festival.

Plus interesting and unusual gifts for all. Plus rare antique carpets and kilims. Cafe. Tues-Sat 10am-4pm.

HEREFORDSHIRE Tinsmiths, Tinsmiths Alley, 8a High Street, Ledbury 01531 632083 Aug Unframed limited edition prints, original prints, artists prints, linocuts, lithographs, screenprints, etchings, wood engravings, wood cuts.

8 Sept - 6 Oct STUART HOUGHTON - pottery. Open Tues-Sat 10am-5pm.

Forge Framing & Gallery, Eardisley 01544 327830 Aug CAROLA RICHARDS (1916-2004) - abstract and colourful exploration of imaginary subjects. Open Tues-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 9.30am-1pm.

Tobias James Art & Framing Gallery, St Owen St, Hereford 07760 316959 Aug Works by local artists and from artists further afield.

Blue Ginger Gallery, Home End Farm, Stiffords Bridge, Cradley, Malvern 01886 880140 Aug TIA LAMBERT - oil paintings.

BEVERLEY COURTNEY - pencil drawings. LEIGH CHARMAN - paintings on slate. Open Wed-Sun 10am-5.30pm.

Doug Eaton, Apple Store Gallery, Hereford

Courtyard Antiques, Presteigne

Craig Barnes, Downstairs Gallery, Madley

Peter Horrocks, The Granary, Lingen

AC Telfer, Shepherd’s Ice Cream Parlour, Hay-on-Wye

Jonathan Adams, St Mary’s Church, Brecon Antonia Dewhurst, Oriel Davies Gallery, Newtown

Carola Richards, Forge Framing & Art Gallery, Eardisley

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Sue Waters, Tower House Gallery, Knighton

Julia Harris, Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon

Martin O’Vel, Erwood Craft Centre & Gallery, near Builth Wells

Chrysalis Contemporary Glass Art Studio, Leominster 01568 613116 July Glass art designs: tableware and jewellery. Open by appointment.

Lion Gallery, Broad St, Leominster 01568 611898 Sept HELGA POWELL - detailed watercolour flower studies.

CHARLOTTE GARDINER - textile landscapes. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm.

Weaver’s Gallery, Church Lane, Ledbury Until 12 Aug GROUP FOUR paintings.

21 Aug - 2 Sept MALVERN MAKERS - textiles. Open 10am-5pm.

Hereford Museum & Art Gallery, Broad St., Hereford 01432 260692 Until 2 Sept Treasures from the collections. Open Tues-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm.

Trumpet Corner Art Studios & Tea Room, Trumpet, near Ledbury, HR8 2RA 01531 670082 Aug Resident artists. Open Fri, Sat & Mon 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm.

Shieldbrook Sculpture Garden, King’s Caple 01432 840670 Until 16 Sept More than 80 sculptures in various media, including stone, wood, metal, glass, alabaster and ceramics. Featuring DENNIS FARRELL, JEWELS WILLIAMS, ANDY DODWELL, SUE LOCKE, PETER KING and AMBROSE BURNE. Open every Sun 2-5pm £5, children free.

Fundraising for St Agnes Gokwe Children’s Home in Zimbabwe.

Downstairs Gallery, Great Brampton House, Madley 01981 251094 Until 16 Sept “When Shall We Set Sail For Happiness?” CRAIG BARNES and DMITRI GALITZINE. Open FriSun 12-5pm.

Market House Heritage Centre, Ross-on-Wye 01432 260675 Aug Various arts and crafts from local artists. Open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10.30am-4pm.

An Acre of Art Gallery & Cafe, Mortimer Enterprise Centre, Kings Meadow, Wigmore 01568 770110 Aug Original art, prints, cards and more. Open Tues-Sat 11am-4pm.

Lingen Church 01544 267314 25 - 27 Aug LINGEN STITCHERS & NEEDLING ALONG. Patchwork quilting and embroidery exhibition.

Demonstrations of spinning, weaving, felt bird making, quilting goldwork, Kantha, rag rug making, flower arranging, canvas work and wood carving.

Open 10am-5.30pm daily.

All Saints Church Cafe, Hereford 01432 370414 Until 4 Aug - MR RAY - local artist.

6 - 11 Aug JAN BISHOP - silks and saris.

13 & 14 Aug GOLDEN VALLEY CRAFTS SOCIETY - arts and crafts.

15 - 18 Aug SIAN THOMAS - stained glass. SMALL PRINT - silver jewellery.

20 - 25 Aug PEDLARS TRAY - arts and crafts.

27 Aug - 1 Sept LOVE ZIMBABWE - sale of fairtrade arts and crafts from Zimbabwe. Open Mon-Sat 9.30am5.30pm.

Art at the Granary, The Old Farmhouse, Lingen 01568 770177 23 - 28 Aug ‘Seven’. Featuring PAUL CATON, PETER HORROCKS, KATE MORGAN-CLARE, ROS PRICEJONES, RICHARD STUDER, GINI WADE, BRONTË WOODRUFF, CHRIS BUTLER & EMMA MORRIS (at the Royal George), plus demonstrations. In aid for the Alzheimers Society.

Elim College, St James’ Church, West Malvern Primary School, The Brewers Arms Pub Garden & more smaller venues 17 - 19 Aug WEST MALVERN ARTS FESTIVAL. Open Fri 2-7pm, Sat & Sun 11am-6pm.

Parkfields Gallery, Ross-on-Wye 01989 565266 Until 3 Sept ‘The Picturesque Wye Valley’. BARRY HERNIMAN - watercolours. SARAH CHEESE - textiles. KIM BRAMBLEY - glass. Open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm.

Gallery 54, High St, Ross-on-Wye 01989 567917 Aug BRIAN McILVENNY photographs, specialist in litho printing. Plus new work from gallery artists. Thurs-Sat 10.30am-4.30pm.

Ross-on-Wye Library, Cantilupe Rd, Ross-on-Wye 01432 383284 Until 13 Aug GOODRICH VILLAGE ART CLUB. Open library times.

The Courtyard, Hereford 01432 340555 10 Aug - 1Sept Summer Exhibition.

‘Miniworks’ A celebration of the Olympics in London. Open to professional artists, students.

10 Aug - 1 Sept ALLOY JEWELLERS. Open theatre times.

Dorstone’s Front Room 01981 550777 Open Mon-Fri 9am-1pm.

Hereford Cathedral 01432 374261 Until 27 Aug Mappa Mundi & Chained Library special exhibition. Stories of wonder and discovery by pilgrims and explorers from the 14th to 19th centuries, told in books and documents from the Cathedral’s collections. Various admission charges. Open 10am-5pm, last entry 4.30pm.

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Apple Store Gallery 3 Bridge St, Hereford 01432 378436 Until 1 Sept ‘From the Forest’.

DOUG EATON & SALLY SARNESKI paintings. SALLY GRANT - sculpture.

Tues-Fri 9.30am-4.30pm, Sat 10am-4pm.

Monnow Valley Arts, Middle Hunt House, Walterstone, 01873 860529 Until 26 Aug WOLSELEY FINE ARTS modern British drawings and paintings.

Until 26 Aug ‘Defining Structure and Space by Line’. BEN NICHOLSON (1894-1982).

Until 28 Oct ‘Image and Word’. The Julian Francis collection of prints and private press books.

Until 28 Oct Sculpture garden and park. Open Thurs & Fri 11am-5pm, weekends 2-5pm.

Mike Gell, Contemporary British Jewellery, 3 East Street, Hereford.

01432 278226 Aug Jewellery, silverware and studio glass by more than 80 designers.

Open Mon - Sat 10am-5pm.

Old Chapel Gallery, Pembridge 01544 388842 Until 31 Aug ‘Glory of the Garden’. SHAN EGERTON, RACHEL SUDWORTH, MARY WOODIN - new works. LISA ELLUL & SUSAN BRUCE - ceramics.

Throughout the year Garden Sculpture Exhibition 2012. New pieces for the garden in ceramic, stoneware, stone resin, forged iron, stainless steel and mild steel to include GARRY JONES, SIMON GRIFFITHS, DAVID ENGLAND, HELEN SINCLAIR, JOHN WHEELDON, MIRANDA MICHELS, NEIL LOSSOCK, TONY INGARFIELD, SALLY GASTON, PAUL MARGETTS and CHRISTY BOWDLER. Mon-Sat 11am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm.

Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum, Foregate St, Worcester 01905 25371 Until 5 Sept ‘Cloud Nylon’. NORA FOK - extraordinary jewellery.

Until 14 Aug CLAUDIA WIEGAND - creative glass. TIM BLADES & HELEN HARRISON - jewellery.

14 Aug - 9 Oct ALEX PLATT & ELAINE DAY - jewellery. MARY MARSH contemporary woodwork.

Open Tues-Sat 10.30am-4.30pm.

SHROPSHIRE Housman’s Cafe Bar, Church Stretton 01694 724441 Until Sept RACHEAL WALKER contemporary artist with a unique resin finish. Open cafe hours.

Assembly Rooms, Ludlow 01584 878141 Until 31 Aug SUE CAMPBELL & ANGELA MARTIN - sculpture, collage, printmaking and paintings.

Until 31 Aug AMANDA SKIPSEY - an eclectic mix of Welsh and English townscapes.

1 - 29 Sept LUDLOW PHOTOGRAPHIC FESTIVAL 2012. Featuring BRIAN BEANEY FRPS. CLIVE HAYNES FRPS. VAL CORBETT, MICHAEL HALLETT FRPS. LUDLOW C of E SCHOOL. Open theatre times.

Church Stretton School www.strettonfestival.org.uk 01694 724170 Until 3 Aug Church Stretton Arts Festival with DI PURSER, guest artist.

Open daily 11am-6pm.

Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury 01743 281281 Until 8 Sept MALCOLM TILLIS collages. From the private collection of the late Kate Christie.

Open theatre times.

Courtyard Antiques Manchester House High Street, Presteigne Powys LD8 2BE

An eclectic and interesting collection of fine quality antiques, decorative items, collectables, classic vinyl records and books.

Also quality antique fair at Lynch Court, Eardisland Sunday 30th September Please call 01544 267033

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Qube, Oswald Rd, Oswestry 01691 656882 Until 6 Aug Shropshire Sporting Exhibition. Local people who have Shropshire sporting or Olympic memorabilia can have their items displayed as part of the exhibition (and will be returned after the exhibtion).

Forthcoming event Qube Open Art Competition ‘Celebrate’ in any medium with £1000 prize, entry forms www.qube-oca.org.uk. Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9.30am-12.30pm.

THEGALLERY, 32 High St, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630555 Aug JUDITH MOY. Plus contemporary arts and crafts including glass, ceramics, metal and wood, textiles, paintings, prints and jewellery.

Open Thurs-Sat 11am-5pm.

Vicki Norman Studio, 12A Moat St, Bridgnorth 07761 017468 Aug Summer Show. VICKI NORMAN - new work of local landscapes.

IAN SWITHENBANK - ceramics.

PENELOPE TIMMIS- contemporary studies of flowers. Tues-Sat 10am-5pm.

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

The Old Surgery Gallery, 11 High St, Clun, Craven Arms 01588 640506 Aug Summer exhibition featuring SOPHIE BIGNALL, MARY CAMPBELL, JACQUELINE FLETCHER, PAUL HIPKISS, PAULINE KITELEY, RUSSELL MORRIS, TIM NASH, LINDA PITCHER, ANNMONIQUE STELLINGA and GORDON YAPP. Open daily, including Sundays and Bank Holidays, from 10am - 5pm.

GORDON LANGTON RESTORATION BUILDER TRADITIONAL TIMBER FRAMING. STONEWORK. LIME PLASTERING. LIMEWASHING. LEADWORK. STONE SLATING AND ROOFING. PLASTERING & JOINERY.

Telephone 01544 260295 or 07786 972344

Email: Gordon.langton@googlemail.com

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The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury 01743 234970 Until 3 Aug Summer show.

SHREWSBURY SIXTH FORM COLLEGE - art, graphics, photographs, product design and textiles.

13 - 21 Aug FLAXMILL MALTINGS COMMUNITY ARTS. Open Tues-Fri 9am-5pm.

Silk Top Hat Gallery, Quality Square, Ludlow 01584 875363 Until 4 Aug ‘Reflections’. JOHN NAPPER - oil paintings.

Until 4 Aug SARAH VAN NIEKERK - wood engravings.

Until 4 Aug Isaac Smart’s Showcase CAROL HOWSE - silver and ‘jazz’ jewellery.

13 Aug - 1 Sept NOEL SHEPHERDSON & PATRICK HOWSE - paintings.

13 Aug - 1 Sept Isaac Smart’s Showcase ALISON DUPERNEX knitted textiles. MELANIE TOMLINSON - jewellery.

Open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm.

Art & Craft Workshops

Single listings are free. Year round, ongoing workshops £40 per year EASTNOR POTTERY & THE FLYING POTTER Children’s workshops. Details 01531 633886 or admin@eastnorpottery. co.uk

MORE THAN

MEMORIALS

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 mid September. Please contact Jane Meredith on jane@plantdyedwool.co.uk CREATIVE WILLOW Weekly classes exploring willow weaving techniques for basket-making, 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 CREATIVE ART WORKSHOPS @ THE TON FARM NEAR HAY ON WYE With a varied and eclectic range of tutors these workshops are for anyone needing to open up the creativity within. They are run over three days from 10am-4pm to include a delicious homemade lunch.

For further information or to make a booking please contact Val Harris 01497 831289 or visit the website www.thetonfarm.com August ART WORKSHOPS AT THE RODD 7-9 Aug - A Screen Printing Adventure.

Three day course for beginners and refreshers. £120. 18 Aug - Print

Studio Open Access. Use of full-size etching press with advice from printmaking tutor, £30. 28 Aug Encyclopaedia Britannica 1960 Challenge. A collaborative book arts day, transforming 24 volumes into new works of art, £10, SNT members £5.

Sidney Nolan Trust, The Rodd, Presteigne, 01544 260149.

August & September PLANT DYE / WOOL WORKSHOPS 17-20 Aug - Summer School (see website). 1-3 Sept - Plant dyeing, peg loom weaving, Brinkley loom weaving and felt making. The Forge, Byford, Hereford, 01981 590370, www.plantdyedwool.co.uk August & September ASSEMBLY ROOMS WORKSHOPS 3-5 Aug - Portrait Summer School led by Chris Bean.

10-12 Aug - Still Life Summer School led by Angela Gladwell. 17 - 19 Aug - Life Drawing Summer School led by Angela Gladwell. £50 per course, advance booking essential.

01584 841668. 23 Sept - Beginners Photography Course, bring your camera along, 10.30am-4pm, £25.

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

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

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

TEL: 01547 528 792

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www.stonecarving.co.uk

26 High Street, Bishop’s Castle, Shropshire SY9 5BQ

01588 630435

www.artandartisanbooks.co.uk

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August ART WORKSHOPS AT THE HIVE 14 Aug - Summer Animation workshop for ages 8-13 year olds, 10am3.30pm, £17.50. 15 Aug - Eco Fashion workshop for ages 8-13 year olds, 10am-3.30pm, £17.50. 22 Aug - Craft workshops for ages 8-13 year olds, 10am-3.30pm, £17.50, The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury, 01743 234970.

August PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS 4 Aug - Basic Camera Skills with Richard Booth. 18 Aug - An Introduction to Landscape Photography. Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, near Llanidloes, 9.30am-4.30pm, £40, MWA members £38 to include teas/coffees and light lunch, 01686 688369.

August & September ERWOOD STATION, WATCH AND LEARN 3 - 5 Aug - Demonstrations on wood carving, wet felt making, Nuno and Needle felting, pottery and the Woodland Trust. 4 Aug - Have A Go with Up-Cycling, Doorstops, Papier Mache and pottery. 5 Aug - Have A Go with Up-Cycling. 10 Aug - Demonstrations on silver and ceramic jewellery, Alpacas, painting with acrylics and Nuno and Needle felting. Have a Go with stained glass. 11 Aug - Demonstra-

tions on hand-carved walking sticks, silver and ceramic jewellery, Alpacas, painting with acrylics, painting with watercolours, painting clocks, Nuno & Needle felting. Have a Go with stained glass and Up-Cycling. 12 Aug - Demonstrations on painting with acrylics, Nuno & Needle felting. Have A Go with stained glass and Up-Cycling.

17 Aug - Demonstration carving and painting and RSPB. Have a Go with Auto harp. 18 Aug - Demonstrations in painting, porcelain jewellery, pottery, painting clocks, woodland crafts, hand carved walking sticks and wood carving. Have A Go with the Auto harp and Up-Cycling. 19 Aug - Demonstrations on Aromatherapy, woodland crafts, painting and The Wye Valley Axemen.

Have a Go with Up-cycling and RagRugs. 31 Aug - Demonstrations on glass making, RSPB. Have A Go with Auto harp and face painting. 1 Sept Demonstrations on hand carved walking sticks, tools for self reliance, glass making, and pine martins. Have A Go with the Auto harp, Up-Cycling and face-painting. 2 Sept - Demonstrations on spinning and knitting, weaving and dying, glass making, tools for self reliance. Have A Go with Up-Cycling, Auto harp and face-painting. All at Erwood Station Craft Centre, near Builth Wells, 10am-5.50pm, 01982 560674.

WEA HEREFORD BRANCH Workers’ Educational Association Adult Courses available From September2012 Charity No. 1112775 The Art and Culture of South East Asia Transport – River Severn and Canals + The History of Bus Services in the Welsh Borders Literature - Charles Dickens: Life and Times Music – Jazz Comes of Age Intermediate Latin Palaeography – Introduction to Dating Systems in Archival Documents Churches of The Welsh Marches Day Courses: Forest of Dean Study Session and Field Trip Discovering the History of Your House

Contact 01981 540769 Email: herefordbranch@wea.org.uk Full programme available at Hereford Libraries

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August EVENTS & ACTIVITY DAYS HEREFORD MUSEUM 1 - 4 Aug. Roman themed craft activities at Market House Visitor Centre, Ross-on-Wye, 11am-4pm, £1.50 per person. 8 Aug - Roman themed craft activities at Ledbury Heritage Centre, £1.50. Details 01432 260692.

Tues 7 - Thurs 9 August 3 DAY WOOD ENGRAVING WORKSHOP Led by Edwina Ellis. Residential inclusive course, open to non-residents, partners welcome. Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, near Newtown, 01686 688369.

Thurs 9 August FAMILY FUN DAY Drop-in activities. Hereford Cathedral, 10am-3.30pm, 01432 374261.

Sat 25 August KITE-MAKING SESSIONS 1 & 2 A family-friendly workshop. Make, decorate and fly your very own kite with expert Karl Longbottom and take it home. Numbers are limited, so book ahead. Went’s Meadow, Presteigne, 2 & 3.30pm, £5 to include cost of one kite kit per child. Part of Presteigne Festival, 01544 267800.

NADFAS

National Association of Decorative And Fine Arts Societies Hereford DFAS Come and enjoy our exciting new programme based at the Museum Resource and Learning Centre in Hereford.

Here is a chance to explore the arts through a programme of lectures led by experts. Hereford DFAS (Decorative and Fine Arts Society), has a rich and varied programme of lectures planned.

This will celebrate the arts: Lords of Mantua, Patrons and Collectors; Japanese Tea Gardens; Rococo – The Line of Beauty; The Age of Jazz; History of The Foundling Hospital in Florence. And much more Our programme begins in October 2012 and our meetings will be on the 2nd Saturday of each month at 2.30 p.m. Our annual fee will be £37 which will give you access to the 2012/13 lecture series and the opportunity to meet like minded people at this excellent venue, The Museum Resource and Learning Centre in Friars Street.

Please contact our Membership Secretary on 01432 354003 or Chairman on 01568 797703 if you would like to know more.

ETCHING, LINO CUTTING & PRINTMAKING WORKSHOPS

Jonathan Adams

By Rebecca Davis BA Hons

AN EXHIBITION OF PAINTINGS

Almeley, Herefordshire contact atelier.r00@gmail.com or 01544 340688 for details

AT ST. MARY’S PARISH CHURCH, HIGH STREET, BRECON 2nd - 19th

AUGUST 2012

Tower House Gallery Gallery – Shop – Café - Oriel – Siop - Caffi

AUGUST 2012 - SUE WATERS, textiles “My Silk Route” Now open – THE BACK OF BEYOND at THE GALLERY - art & craft materials, fairtrade jewellery, clothes,

accessories and gifts, textiles and MORE GALLERY SPACE! The India & China Tea Co

HOMEMADE FOOD AND GREAT TEAS AND COFFEES

29 High Street, Knighton, LD7 1AT Tel: 01547 529530 jlr.thg@virgin.net http:/towerhousegallery.blogspot.co.uk/

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THOMAS SHOP ACTIVITIES Every Mon, 7-9pm, Sewing/Textile Group. 2nd Sat of every month - Spinning classes with Rachel Berry.

3rd Sunday - Weaving classes with Rachel Berry.

The Thomas Shop, Penybont, 01597 851951.

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 SEWING/TEXTILE GROUP Informal open group, (not bank holidays). The Thomas Shop, Maesyfed, Penybont, near Llandrindod Wells, 7-9pm, 01597 851951.

Mondays KNITTING CLUB Trumpet Corner Tea Rooms, Trumpet Crossroads, Ledbury, 1-3pm, £3 per session + materials if needed, 07813 350826.

Mondays LIFE DRAWING Village Hall, Clyro, near Hay-on-Wye, 01497 831550.

Wednesdays ART WORKSHOPS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE Teme Valley Youth Project and An Acre of Art Gallery in Wigmore are providing free art workshops for young people aged 11-25.

Every Wednesday 4-6pm. Young people are introduced to different art techniques by established local artists.

Registered Charity No: 1062438. 01568 770110, Kings Meadow, Wigmore, HR6 9UX Wednesdays CRAFT CLUB Trumpet Corner Tea Rooms, Trumpet Crossroads, Ledbury, 10am-12.30pm, £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.

Fridays THE FRIDAY GROUP LIFE AND PORTRAIT WORKSHOP Has limited vacancies for new members every Friday Sept-May. The Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 10am-4pm. Life and portrait model provided every week, £10 per day,

Mondays LIFE DRAWING With John Everett. The Forbury, Leominster, 01568 612646.

EVER THOUGHT YOU’D LIKE TO HAVE A STUDIO OR RUN ART COURSES IN ITALY? We have a beautiful 3 bed 2 bath house in Umbria. 45 mins from Assisi, 50 mins from Perugia. Wonderful views. Lower ground floor (160sqm) is a light airy space suitable as a studio with its’ own kitchen area and shower room. Garden around ½ acre mainly orchard. £250,000 ono.

For more information and photos please email: csellams@hotmail.com

TOMLINS NIS ON N DE STONEMASON ~ BUILDER EXTENSIONS ~ RENOVATION CONVERSIONS ~ WALLS ~ CHIMNEYS ~ FIREPLACES STONE SLABBING ~ RE-POINTING

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Wigmore, Herefordshire 078052 95853

Gallery and Café now in Wigmore!

Original art, prints, fantastic range of cards OPEN TUES - SAT, 11-4 ► Gift items and jewellery ► Café with garden (light lunches Wednesday-Friday) ► Full disabled access with easy parking www.acreart.co.uk Mortimer Enterprise Centre Kings Meadow,Wigmore HR6 9UX 01568 770110 Artists interested in exhibitng please contact us!

We ALFI

furniture makers

Made to Measure Kitchens & Traditional Furniture

Marcus Field & Sarah Redway CALL 01544 260033 EMAIL enquiries@wealfi.co.uk VISIT www.wealfi.co.uk

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cinema 22 & 23 Aug SEARCHING FOR SUGAR MAN (12A) 24 - 30 Aug TAKE THIS WALTZ (15) 24 Aug - 4 Sept DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: DOG DAYS (U) Details 01743 281281

The Dictator

THEATRE SEVERN, SHREWS 11 July BOYS DANCING Film premiere, 7pm, £7.

Details 01743 281281

WYESIDE, BUILTH WELLS

ASSEMBLY ROOMS, LUDLOW 3, 16, 22 & 23 Aug TALES OF THE NIGHT (PG) 1, 2 & 15 Aug TOP CAT: THE MOVIE (U) 1 & 2 Aug DARK SHADOWS (12A) 3, 13 & 14 Aug A CAT IN PARIS (PG) 3 & 4 Aug THE DICTATOR (15) 13 - 15 Aug PROMETHEUS (15) 26 & 17 Aug THE FIVE-YEAR ENGAGEMENT (15) 17 & 18 Aug AFRICAN CATS (U) 18 Aug PLAYING THE MOLDOVANS AT TENNIS (U TBC) Tony Hawkes will be present to introduce his film and for a Q&A and book-signing afterwards.

20 & 21 Aug SING YOUR SONG (12A) 20 & 21 Aug MIRROR MIRROR (PG) 22 & 23 Aug THE SOURCE (LA SOURCE DES FEMMES) (15) 24 Aug TUNE FOR THE BLOOD (PG) Part of the Green Festival 24, 25, 27 - 30 Aug ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT (CTBC) 25 & 27 Aug THE ANGEL’S SHARE (15) 29 - 31 Aug A ROYAL AFFAIR (EN KNOGELIG AFFAERE) (15) Details 01584 878141

FLICKS IN THE STICKS 8 Aug THE MUPPETS (2011) (U) Market Theatre, Ledbury 01531 631338 18 Aug THE BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL (12) Clun Memorial Hall, Clun 01588 640254 30 Aug WAR HORSE Goodrich VH 01600 890609 31 Aug JANE EYRE (2011) (PG) St Peter’s Church, Cowleigh 01684 438692

CONQUEST, BROMYARD

OLD MKT. HALL, SHREWS.

3 Aug THE HELP (12A) 24 Aug THE BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL (12A) All at 8pm. Details 01885 488575.

Until 9 Aug ICE AGE 4: CONTINENTAL DRIFT 3D (U) 1 & 2 Aug ROCK OF AGES (12A) 3 & 4 Aug THE TURIN HORSE (15) 6 & 7 Aug POLISSE (15) 8 & 9 Aug SILENT SOULS (15) 10 - 14 Aug THE HUNTER (15) 10 - 23 Aug DR SEUSS: THE LORAX 3D (U) 15 & 16 Aug SING YOUR SONG (12A) 16 & 18 Aug THE LEOPARD (PG) 17 & 18 Aug EVEN THE RAIN (15) 20 & 21 Aug MONSIERU LAZHAR (12A)

COURTYARD, HEREFORD 6 & 7 Aug MEN IN BLACK 3 (PG) 6 - 9 Aug SNOW WHITE AND THE HUNTSMAN (12A) 10, 11 & 13 Aug MONSIEUR LAZHAR (12A) 10 - 16 Aug ICE AGE 4: CONTINENTAL DRIFT (U) 14 - 16 Aug ALL IN GOOD TIME (12A)

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17 Aug LE NOZZE DI FIGARO Glynebourne season, screening live, 6pm 17 - 23 Aug DR SEUSS: THE LORAX (U) 18, 20 & 21 Aug THE SOURCE (15) 19 Aug RAVEL DOUBLE BILL Glynebourne season, screening live, 6.30pm 22 & 23 Aug THE ANGELS’ SHARE (15) 24, 25 & 28 Aug THE DICTATOR (15) 29 & 30 Aug EVEN THE RAIN (15) 24 - 26, 28 - 30 Aug THE AMAZING SPIDERMAN (12A) 28 - 30 Aug PROMETHEUS (15) Details 01432 340555

1 - 6, 7 - 9, 11, 12, 14 & 15 Aug ICE AGE: CONTINTENTAL DRIFT 3D 1 & 2 Aug TOP CAT THE MOVIE 2 Aug THE FIVE YEAR ENGAGEMENT 3 - 5 Aug THE AMAZING SPIDERMAN 3D 7 - 9 Aug THE AMAZING SPIDERMAN 2D 10 - 12, 14 - 16 Aug BATMAN 3: DARK NIGHT RISES 10 & 11 Aug MARLEY 12 & 14 Aug THE TURIN HORSE 15 & 16 Aug A ROYAL AFFAIR 17 - 19, 21 - 23 Aug DR SEUSS: THE LORAX 3D 17 - 19, 21 - 23, 24 - 26, 28 - 30 Aug THE WEDDING VIDEO 17 - 19, 21 - 23 Aug MAGIC MIKE 24 - 26, 28 - 30 Aug DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: DOG DAYS 24 - 26, 28 - 30 Aug TED 31 Aug THE BOURNE LEGACY 31 Aug JO NESBO’S JACKPOT Details 01982 552555

WORKSHOPS Wednesdays MOVIEDROME Weekly workshop for young people interested in learning and developing skills in digital filmmaking which will cover everything from scripting to final editing. For 13-19 year olds. The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury, 4-6pm, 01743 234970.

A Royal Affair

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dance Dance Workshops

Single listings are free. Year round entries £40 Mon 6 - Fri 10 August EVERYBODY DANCE Invites you to move out for some summer days of aerial dance and improvisation. Led by Rachel Freeman with optional wild swimming, tame running and idyllic walks.

Open to disabled and non-disabled participants aged 18 years +. Longlands Barn, Whitbourne Hall Park Whitbourne. £250, bursary places available. Farmhouse accommodation £80 or camping £20. Information and booking www.everybodydance.org.uk or 07870 429528.

Mon 15 - Fri 19 August MID WALES DANCE ACADEMY SUMMER SCHOOL - BRECON DANCE Daily ballet class with Independent Ballet Wales, plus taster classes of other different dance disciplines for children aged 9 and over. Showcase on Friday evening.

Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 10am-5pm, 01874 623219.

Mon 22 - Sat 25 August MID WALES DANCE ACADEMY SUMMER SCHOOL - BRECON CHOREOGRAPHIC For new and young choreographers to create work using high calibre dancers and to learn new styles and methods of choreography. Andvanced dancers aged 16 years+.

Showcase on Saturday, 2.30pm. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 10am-5pm, 01874 623219.

Starting Mon 3 September ARGENTINE TANGO BEGINNERS COURSE With Wye Tango. 11 weeks duration, 9 lessons and 2 practice sessions. The Ballroom, The Hereford Farmers Club, Widemarsh St, Hereford, 7-8pm, £45, all welcome, no partner required. 07974 649017.

Starting Fri 21 September BALLROOM & LATIN DANCE CLASSES New beginners adult class. Learn the waltz, quickstep, foxtrot, tango and Latin dances. With Theresa and Stan.

The Subud Centre, Brecon, 7-8pm, £5 per class, 01981 500209 or 07791 780350.

TANGO IN MID WALES AND THE MARCHES Thematic seminars, small group classes by arrangement and private lessons for individuals and couples. Tango con La Tanagalesa. Professional dancer and teacher recently returned from Buenos Aires, 079 5119 1907.

DANCE CLASSES Latin American, ballroom and freestyle disco dance classes for children and adults in Knighton, Lyonshall, Eardisley and Kington, 01544 239119.

2 FACED DANCE CLASSES Mon - Adult Dance Group 18+ years. Kindle Centre, Hereford, 7.15-8/45pm. Children’s Class 7-11 years 4.15-5.15pm, Youth Class 11-18 years 5.30-6.30pm.

Lady Hawkins School, Kington. Tues - Children’s Class 7-11 years 3.45-4.45pm. Youth Class 11-18 years, 4.45-5.45pm, The Lion Ballroom, Leominster. Wed - Boys Dance Group, Y-Zone, Ross-on-Wye, 8-11 years, 6-7pm. Thurs - Children’s Class 7-11 years 4-5pm, Youth Class 11-18 years 5-6pm, Queen Elizabeth High School, Bromyard. 01432 276807.

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

June 11-25 Introductory rate 3 classes for £12, Regular class to follow, £25 per 5-week block or £7.00 pay as you go. Alanya JWAAD Dip. Tutor, performer, choreographer 07962 161081 info@alanyabellydance.com www.alanyabellydance.com Happy shimmying!

Mon, Tues & Thurs ZUMBA DANCE Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, Mon 10am, Tues & Thurs 5.45pm, 07740 835673.

Mon ZUMBA CLASS With Mandy. Lingen Village Hall 7.30pm - 8.30pm £4.00.

01544 267418 / 01544 387958.

Mon BELLY DANCE CLASSES For beginners to intermediate. The Shire Hall, St Peter’s Square, Hereford, 7-8pm, £5 per lesson, 01568 368122.

Mon COOL MOVES DANCE Cool Moves dance workout, 6-7pm. Pilates 7-8pm.

Beginners Jive 8-9pm. Intermedates Jive 9-10pm.

Bartestree Village Hall. matt@coolmovesdance.co.uk Mon LATINO DANCE Vowchurch Village Hall, 7-8pm, Mely 01981 510143.

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

Tues WEOBLEY LINE DANCING You don’t have to be able to dance! Good exercise and great fun. Hopelands, Weobley Village Hall, 7.30-9.30pm, £3 plus 50 raffle ticket, 01544 318650/07855 295518.

Tues BELLYDANCE CLASSES A gypsy fusion style will be taught for 8 weeks. St Mary’s Church Hall, Kington, 6.30-7.30pm, 01981 500113.

Tues ARGENTINE TANGO LESSONS From beginners to intermediate and improvers. Green Dragon Hotel, Broad St, Hereford, 7.45-10.30pm. Lessons and social dancing with established teachers. Hereford Tango Club. www.herefordtango.co.uk, 07977 541446.

Tues DANCE @ THE COURTYARD Herefordshire Junior Youth Dance for 7-11 years 4.15-5.15pm. Hereford Senior Dance for 12-18 years 5.15-6.30pm. 01905 611199.

“NUTTERS” LICENSED WHOLEFOOD COFFEE SHOP

We are a friendly wholefood cafe tucked behind Church St. near Hereford cathedral in our own walled garden which is filled with flowers in the summer. All food is homemade in our kitchen.

Some of the scrummy things we produce are quiche, homity pies, sweet potato slice, Moroccan pie and soup, all served with fresh tasty salads.

Come in for a great coffee and indulge in a piece of cake or a delicious scone. Wheat free and vegan diets catered for too!

Visit us at Capuchin Yard, Church St, Hereford Telephone (01432) 277447

Tues SHROPSHIRE SALSA With Rohan Brown.

Advanced class 7.30pm, all other levels 8.15pm, social dancing from 9.30pm. Lion Hotel, Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury. £5 per class, £2 social dancing (or free with class). No partner needed, 07970 130739.

Tues SALSA/CEROC DANCE A fusion of Salsa, Ballroom, Hip Hop, Tango and Jive, Ceroc is a great way to meet people and keep fit. No partner needed. SpArC, Bishop’s Castle, 6-7.30pm, for ages 16+, £5, 01588 630243.

SIAM SMILE TRADITIONAL THAI MASSAGE

BY GAN (JANYARAK MORRIS)

Tues COOL MOVES DANCE Beginners Jive. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7.30-8.30pm, matt@coolmovesdance. co.uk

Certificates recognized by the Ministry of Education in Thailand

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.

Wed BELLYDANCE CLASSES Powys Dance Studio, Llandrindod Wells, 11am, 01981 500113.

Wed COOL MOVES DANCE Beginners Jive, 8-9pm.

Intermediates Jive 9-10pm. Leominster Community Centre. matt@coolmovesdance.co.uk Wed CIRCLE DANCING Suitable for beginners and all levels. Leominster Community Centre, 2-3.30pm, £4, towards Transition Leominster, 01568 780886.

Wed CAPOEIRA Learn the Afro-Brazilian art-form.

SpArC, Bishop’s Castle, 6.30-8pm, for ages 16+, £4 per session, 01588 630243.

Thurs COOL MOVES DANCE Pilates, 10-11am, Much Marcle Memorial Hall. Beginners Jive 7.30-8.30pm.

Intermediates Jive, 8.30-9.30pm. Bishop’s Frome Village Centre. matt@coolmovesdance.co.uk Thurs JIVE Learn to JIVE at Craven Arms Community Centre, 7.30-10.15pm, £5, 07738130636.

Thurs JENNY PIPES’ MORRIS Women’s Cotswold Morris Dance side welcome new members. Stoke Prior V.H. near Leominster. 8.30-10pm, 01544 318859.

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Traditional Thai Massage Thai Foot Massage Aromatic Oil Massage Thai Arts and Crafts

Fri CHANCE TO DANCE A gentle programme of creative dance for the over 50s. The Courtyard, Hereford, 10.30am-11.30pm, £3.50 per session, 01432 340555.

Fri JUMPING TOTS Drop-in sessions. No need to book.

The Courtyard, Hereford. 11.30am-12.15pm, £4 per parent and toddler, 50p for an additional child, 01432 340555.

WYE TANGO will be running the next

ARGENTINE TANGO BEGINNERS COURSE

Starting on Monday 3rd September

from 7pm till 8pm, 11 weeks duration 9 lessons and 2 practice sessions. Only £45 Everyone welcome, no partner required At the Ballroom, The Hereford Farmers Club, Widemarsh Street, Hereford, HR4 9EP For more information call 07974 649017 email fiona.renton@talk21.com http://www.wyetango.weebly.com/

An excellent way to unwind and de-stress.

Reducing stiffness and improving flexibility.

3 Broad Street, Knighton, Powys, LD7 1BL

Behind Dudley Building society, 3rd door on the left (Ground Floor) Tel: 07538 572123 or (eve) 01547 550249, www.siamsmile.org.uk Gift vouchers available

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food page Tomatitos, Hay-on-Wye

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S his regular readers will know, Mr Pernickety, although a stern and demanding critic of inns and restaurants is, au fond, a red-blooded romantic. Passion and danger to him are as a bottle of Chablis and a dozen fine de claire oysters.

As Mr P crossed the threshold of what used to be The Wheatsheaf in downtown Hay-on-Wye, the hot harsh voice of an Andalusian gypsy wailing about his paramour’s lack of candour made him prick up his ears with excitement. The lusty roar of the corrida, the clattering of castanets in the slender brown hands of a sloe-eyed bailarina, the sweat coursing down the temples and flickering fingers of a stone-jawed guitarist – the sights, sounds and smells of a smoky Sevillana taverna fuelled memories of his giddy past.

Tomatitos on a dull Tuesday in the wettest summer in Britain since the Romans left was no Andalusian taverna, and it wasn’t very full either – just a Scottish scribbler nursing a bottle of Rioja, a proprietor and a young helper. But the radio was lightly tuned to a Sevillano radio station, Mas Flamenco, matching the garlic smells of bubbling tapas somewhere at the back of the building and making Mr P feel suddenly alive, at once putting him in mind of the sweaty dancers, clacking doodahs and so on.

The former Wheatsheaf was, frankly, a bit of a rough house, where, Mr P recalls, gin and tonic didn’t come with ice, or lemon, and the menu, untested, wasn’t encouraging. The new occupiers have tidied up, applied good colours in the right places and given their tapas bar a lightness which has entirely dispelled the old gloominess of the place (although the outside could still do with a similar facelift). It is happily furnished with honest old deal tables and a mixed bag of seating.

Only the light beech stools at the bar struck a jarring, sub-Ikea note.

Immediately eschewing his doctor’s puzzling instruction to stick to one ‘unit’ of alcohol per diem, Mr P ordered a glass of good rioja (and then another and then another) and introduced the Children’s Menu Consultant (who accompanied him whilst Mr P’s Lovely Companion was haggling in an uptown frock shop) to the simple pleasure of Orangina. The LC blew in looking a little testy – apparently mid-haggle – and helped Mr P to choose a selection of tapas.

Mr P’s previous experience of ‘tapas’ in England has not been good. They seem usually to be pale, listless imitations of the robust, passionate little platters to which he became attached while researching breeders of rejon horses in southern Spain (for a novel about the London fashion scene in the 1970s, oddly enough). At Tomatitos, Mr P and his team didn’t identify a single dud (apart from the LC not liking the anchovies being served in vinegar, despite being from a nation where they eat roll-mop herrings for breakfast.)

Gambas in garlic so impressed the CMC that he could only gasp, ‘Yummie’, a view with which Mr

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P readily agreed. The albondigas (meat balls) and chorizo stew with beans tasted absolutely authentic (and delicious); it’s clear that someone in the kitchen has made a proper study of how the sauces should be prepared. Croquetas de aroz y qeso were lovely, tasty little parcels (of rice and cheese) with mayonnaise. And the flat bread (by Kate down the road) was good for soaking up the excess sauces.

The LC – sometimes a little tetchy leading up to nose-bag time – had perked up noticeably as the tapas had gone down, although she felt she hadn’t eaten a full meal and kept wanting more. Mr P took the blame for allowing parsimony to restrict his ordering to only nine little dishes. That is the one trouble with tapas (even good ones). Although each dish is only £3 or £4, when a punter really starts ordering them, the bill can become unexpectedly high, when he may have come in thinking he was only going to buy a snack.

Of course, Mr P could have just breezed in, had a single glass of wine (or a glass of chilled Tio Pepe, if they do it – he didn’t check) and a couple of tapas, and then left, having paid not much more than a tenner, but it’s hard to restrain a hungry woman at lunchtime, midhaggle.

However, Mr P and the LC – like the former Governor of California – will be back; they look forward to returning to Tomatitos soon, on a warm summer’s evening when the guttural flamenco voices will mingle with the aroma of albondiga sauce and the squeal of martins in the crepuscular air and when, he is sure, the bar will be buzzing, as it deserves to be.

Mr Pernickity

EVENTS

Wed 29 August THE LUDLOW PUDDING EXPERIENCE Main courses, followed by the pudding selection which includes old favourites and intriguing new desserts to try with a vote for the best. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £16.95 includes main course, glass of house wine, all puddings and coffee, 01584 878141.

FOOD BYTES Why not advertise? Only £40 per year.

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

DELI TINTO, 6 HIGH STREET, PRESTEIGNE 0758 4474 169. www.delitinto.com Fine foods from Spain, Wales and The Marches. Tiny deli with a warm welcome, Tinto offers an eclectic mix of regional British produce and Continental deli classics. “The aroma of freshly-baked croissants is irresistible!” Mon–Thurs 9am–5.30pm, Fri 9am–6pm, Sat 9am–5pm.

THE GARDEN TEA ROOM & DELI, KINGSLAND HR6 9QS (opposite the church green) Tel: 01568 709142 Open Tue–Sat 11:00am–6:00pm plus Bank Holiday weekends 11:00–5:30pm. Morning coffee & treats, All day lunches, afternoon tea & cakes. Cake slices, deli pots & picnic boxes to take away. Shaded patio and sunny garden tables with view of the church green, bantams and sleepy cat! Homemade seasonal treats plus vegetarian, wheat and dairy free options. Select ‘Scrummy Bites’ dishes available.

Great venue for summer parties. Two 6m x 4m marquees available to hire. www.thegardentearoom.co.uk 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 12 noon.

MISTLETOE HOUSE TEA ROOM & GALLERY, COMBE, PRESTEIGNE 01544 260035 Leaf teas, espresso based coffee, home made and home baked fine food lunches & afternoon teas. Fully licensed to sell wines, beers, cider & perry. Ever changing gallery of art & crafts, including a range of attractive gifts & greetings cards. Open Thursday - Monday inclusive, 10am - 5pm. Groups by arrangement at any time. www.mistletoehouse.co.uk NUTTERS, CAPUCHIN YARD, CHURCH ST, HEREFORD 01432 277447 A friendly vegetarian cafe tucked behind Church St, near Hereford Cathedral. Homecooked food including quiche, homity pies, burgers, pasta, soup and freshly made salads, cakes, scones and a wide variety of wheat and gluten free and vegan foods.

SCRUMMY BITES - made locally with you in mind. www.scrummybites.co.uk STONELEIGH, KINGSLAND 01568 709142. Homemade dishes include delicious desserts, cakes, savouries and pastries using local ingredients. Ideal for family gatherings and special events for 6 to 100. For busy people ‘pick up a dish’ from the 5* approved kitchen at The Garden, Kingsland and Ludlow, Knighton & Presteigne farmer’s markets. Vegetarian, wheat and dairy free options. Weekly deliveries to Eardisland and Yarpole community shops & Deli Tinto, Presteigne. Awarded Ludlow Food Festival’s Graeme Kidd bursary 2010.

The India & China Tea Company at TOWER HOUSE GALLERY, HIGH STREET, KNIGHTON 01547 529530 www.thegalleryknighton.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. Open Tues - Sat 10am - 4pm.

THE HAT SHOP, 7 HIGH ST, PRESTEIGNE 01544 260017 A small, friendly restaurant, serving highquality, home-made food, mostly locally sourced. We have a full à la carte menu plus a range of kebabs, tapas and take-aways. Open Mon-Sat, lunchtimes and evenings. See our new website: www.thehatshoprestaurant.co.uk HILL COTTAGE MARKET GARDEN, RHOS-Y-MEIRCH, KNIGHTON 01547 528315 Growing a wide range of organic vegetables, salad, fruit and cut flowers. Seasonal organic produce available at our market stalls... Knighton Thurs 9am-1pm. Presteigne Fri 9am-1pm. Knighton Farmers Market 2nd & 4th Sat. Weekly veg bag scheme delivered to collection points in Knighton, Presteigne and surrounding area. CSA membership scheme also available. Able to supply local restaurants and caterers.

Certified by Soil Assoc. Licence No. AB19839. hillcottagemarketgarden@phonecoop.coop HUNDRED HOUSE INN, BLEDDFA 01547 550441 Open; Tues - Sat 11.00 - 11.00 Sun - 12.00 - 10.30.

Lunch 12.00 - 2.00 p.m. Dinner 6.00 - 8.30 p.m. Fully refurbished 16th. Century Free House situated in a beautiful village location, serving freshly prepared meals using locally sourced produce. Now open for afternoon teas, cakes and snacks. Visit our website for menus and forthcoming events. www.hundredhousebleddfa.wordpress.com NO.46 WINE BAR, HIGH ST, PRESTEIGNE 01544 267675 Fine wine merchants. Champagne, wines, Belgian and local beer, hand-made Belgian chocolates. Local cuisine and tapas available at the wine bar. Convivial atmosphere. www.wineonline.uk.com, info@wineonline.uk.com, sales@wineonline.uk.com

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music

AUGUST

Wed 1 August OPEN MIC Hosted by Dirty Ray. Baskerville Hall, Clyro, near Hay-on-Wye. CHURCH STRETTON ARTS FESTIVAL Featuring Simon Hoggart – ‘Send Up The Clowns’. Church Stretton School, 7.30pm, www.strettonfestival.org.uk

Thurs 2 August OPEN MIC With the Velvet Dukes. Crown & Anchor, Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

DAVE SHARP (Used to be in The Alarm).

The Retreat, Ledbury.

CHURCH STRETTON ARTS FESTIVAL Featuring a teatime concert, Baroquenroll. Church Stretton Methodist Church, 3pm. Also featuring School’s Out @ The Festival, Church Stretton School, 7.30pm, www.strettonfestival.org.uk

Fri 3 August RHYTHM ZOO The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

PEREGRINE STRING QUARTET The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £8 advanced, £10 on the door, 01497 821762.

LIVE MUSIC White Horse Inn, Clun.

DAVE PRICE JAZZ QUINTET Hollybush Inn, Hay-on-Wye. SULTANA BROTHERS The Elephant, Llanidloes.

JUBILEE JAZZ In the Chapter House Garden with the opportunity to buy lunch from the Cloister Café, 1.15pm-2pm.

HMV BAND Dun Cow, Shrewsbury.

STEVE MARSDEN Classics. Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford.

WAYNE MARTIN BAND The Exchange, Newtown.

CIDER CITY JAZZMEN Foot stomping traditional jazz.

Chapterhouse Garden, Hereford Cathedral, 1-2.15pm, refreshments available, inside if wet, free, donations welcome.

CRASH FESTIVAL Folk, jazz and blues. Featuring Dai Robs and The Love, Fight The Bear, The Velvet Dukes, String the Marionette, Halflight, DJ Sonny Wharton and Alex Davies. Abermule (on B4386 between Abermule and Montgomery), www. crashfestival.co.uk BC/DC Malthouse, Ironbridge.

CHURCH STRETTON ARTS FESTIVAL Featuring Classico Latino.

Church Stretton School, 7.30pm, www.strettonfestival.org.uk

Halflight, Crash Festival, 3 Aug

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Sat 4 August CONCERT: THE CONTEST OF HARMONY & INVENTION Featuring Rachel Podger (violin), Alison McGillivray (cello) and students from the summer school. Programme includes Vivaldi’s Violin Concerto Opus 8 and Bach’s Art of Fugue. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7pm, £12/£9, 01874 611622.

CRUMPLED SLIM Hollybush Inn, Hay-on-Wye. SAM EDEN Up and coming singer-songwriter.

The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, £5 advanced, £6 on the door, 01497 821762.

GOLD ROOM Malthouse, Ironbridge.

MUSIC ZONE Featuring The Sultana Brothers, Trendsetts, Up All Night and John Hardman Band. Village Hall, Sarn, £10, 01686 670757.

CRASH FESTIVAL Folk, jazz and blues. Featuring Sam Gomm. Abermule (on B4386 between Abermule and Montgomery), www.crashfestival.co.uk THE DAGGERS Black Lion, Bridge St, Hereford.

SAM GOMM Cann Office, Llangadfan, 9pm.

CHURCH STRETTON ARTS FESTIVAL Featuring Tasmin Little and Martin Roscoe. Concord College, Acton Burnell, 7.30pm, www.strettonfestival.org.uk

Sun 5 August A HOT DAY IN AUGUST Featuring Remi Harris Duo, Granny’s Attic, Horizon Lights, Foxtail Soup, Tony Burt & Friends and Ken Crowther. Together with working artist blacksmith Joshua De Lisle, homemade refreshments, stalls and more. Moors Meadow Gardens, Collington, Bromyard, 11am-5pm, £5 adults, £1 children aged 4-16. In aid of St Michael’s Hospice. 01885 410318.

SAM GOMM Grape Vaults, Leominster.

VINCENT FLATTS Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4pm.

FOURTH PAGE Plus guests Five Turnings. London based jazz quartet. Lion Ballroom, Leominster, 8pm, £10, 01568 611588.

Mon 6 August CIDER CITY JAZZMEN The Barrels, St Owen St, Hereford, 01432 274968.

SHREWSBURY SUMMER SEASON Free family fun day. With Simon the Animal Man and his pets, Jack the Jester with balloons, Bread & Butter Theatre Company, Mr Armstrong and Mr Stretch, Scrappies Crafts, Face Painter – Squeak and more. The Square, Shrewsbury, 11am-4pm, free.

NORRIE’S ARMY Grape Vaults, Leominster.

Tues 7 August ORGAN RECITAL Lunchtime recital. Hereford Cathedral, 1.15-2pm.

GLOBE OPEN MIC NIGHT The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, free.

Fourth Page

Wed 8 August GAUNTLETTE A pure evening of saxophone.

Housman’s Café Bar, Church Stretton, 8pm, free.

GARY HALL Baskerville Hall, Clyro, near Hay-on-Wye.

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

Thurs 9 August WAYNE MARTIN BAND Crown & Anchor, The Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

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Dionne Warwick, Brecon Jazz

FARMER PHIL’S MUSIC FESTIVAL Featuring Battle of the Bands, Roving Crows, The Darlingtons, Hobo Jones & The Junkyard, Monkish, Billy Rowan Undercover Hippy, The Groundhogs, Mad Dog McCrea, Imperial Leisure, Alex Rainford, Lucid, Madison, The Willows, Gary J Armstrong, Emma & the Professor, plus workshops, comedy and more, 10.30pm-11pm, 0844 870 000.

SULTANA BROTHERS The Cock & Magpie, Bewdley.

CALLING CARD The Gremlin, 8pm. Part of Brecon Fringe Festival.

LIVESTOCK DAVIES & THE LOWDOWN SNAKES + DOWNTOWN SOCIAL CLUB Clarence Inn, Brecon.

Part of Brecon Fringe Festival.

RISKY SHIFT + MAJESTIC STRAYZ Cock Hotel, Brecon, free.

Part of Brecon Fringe.

Thurs 9 August THE BLUE RHONDDA + THE SPARTANS Clarence Inn, Brecon.

Part of Brecon Fringe Festival.

THE KRUKKE BAND The Gremlin, Brecon, 8pm.

Part of Brecon Fringe Festival.

Fri 10 August BAKEWELL MUSIC FESTIVAL Featuring 40 artists, including Seth Lakeman, Gypsyfire, Juan Zelada, Everly Pregnant Brothers, Phantom Limb, Karima Francis, Montuno, Steve ‘Papa’ Edwards, Jake Morley Band, Herbie Armstrong and the Screaming Kidneys, Neon Railroad, The ReEntrants, String Driven Thing, Bo Walton, Montuno, Roberts & McMaster, Ryan Lauder, Cara Sebastian, Flight Brigade and last year’s Aucoustic Idols winner, Sarah White. Food, real ales, live music, children’s activities, stalls, camping and much more. Bakewell, www.bakewellmusicfestival.com REMI HARRIS TRIO Red hot gypsy jazz and swing.

Chapterhouse Garden, Hereford Cathedral, 1-2.15pm, refreshments available, inside if wet, free, donations.

CHRIS QUINN Hollybush Inn, Hay-on-Wye. LOST WEEKEND + PARCEL OF ROGUES Sarah Siddons, Brecon, free.

Part of Brecon Fringe.

WILL KILLEEN The Exchange, Newtown.

THE DODGY JAMMERS + THE HORIZONTAL FAVOURS + THE SPARTANS + DJ LIONHEART Market’s Tavern, Brecon.

Part of Brecon Fringe Festival.

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JACK DANIELS Malthouse, Ironbridge.

THE MISTS OF TIME Northcote Con Club, Brecon, 8pm.

Part of Brecon Fringe Festival.

LIVESTOCK DAVIES & THE LOWDOWN SNAKES The Wellington Hotel, Brecon, 9pm.

Part of Brecon Fringe Festival.

HEAD GARDENERS The Puzzle Tree, Brecon, 9pm.

Part of Brecon Fringe Festival.

BRECON JAZZ FESTIVAL Featuring Dionne Warwick, World Wide Wales: Huw Warren, Thomas Stronen & Peter Herbert, Ginger Baker’s Jazz Confusion, Neil Yates: 5 Countries, Kit Downes Quintet and Jazz Club with DJ Jazzman Gerald. Different venues in Brecon. Details 01874 611622 or www.breconjazz.com THE NEWS Dun Cow, Shrewsbury.

PETE JAGGER + BRUISE Pilgrims Tearooms, Cathedral Close, Brecon. Part of Brecon Fringe Festival.

ADY MARSHALL Solo artist. Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford.

Huw Warren, Brecon Jazz

JUBILEE JAZZ In the Chapter House Garden with the opportunity to buy lunch from the Cloister Café, 1.15pm-2pm.

MR H Ardent Paintpot Gallery, Brecon, 6.30pm. Part of Brecon Fringe Festival.

TATTIE JAM White Horse Inn, Clun.

SAM GOMM The Loggerheads, Shrewsbury, 9pm.

SCRIBBLE MAN The Hours Café & Bookshop, 7.30pm.

Part of Brecon Fringe Festival.

Sat 11 August PAUL SNOOK + UNIVERSAL TRANSLATORS + RISKY SHIFT PHENOMENON The Wellington Hotel, Brecon.

Part of Brecon Fringe Festival.

JIM GAVIN & HIS CREW Hollybush Inn, Hay-on-Wye. SAM GOMM The Railway Inn, Forden, near Welshpool, 9pm.

PENNY WHITE + MISS MAUD’S FOLLY + MORRISTON BIG BAND + AFTERNOON IN PARIS + BLACK MOUNTAIN BLUEGRASS Pilgrim’s Tearooms, Cathedral Close, Brecon. Brecon Fringe Festival.

JUSTIN GRIFFITHS Black Lion, Bridge St, Hereford.

THE MISTS OF TIME The Boar’s Head, Brecon.

Part of Brecon Fringe Festival.

THE BARRELS 69 ST OWENS STREET HEREFORD 01432 274968 proudly presents

THE 25TH ANNUAL CHARITY BEER FESTIVAL

FRI 24th - MON 27th AUGUST OVER 70 DIFFERENT REAL ALES OVER 30 TRADITIONAL CIDERS

15 BANDS INCLUDING:-

THE UNDERTAKERS, VO & TYLER, HEREFORD BIG BAND, WOODEN HORSE, THE ZEN HUSSIES, HOT CLIMATE, KIEGAN THE HYPNOGICIAN AND THE MAYOR OF HEREFORD

TIMES :-

FRI 24th 2-6pm & 7.30pm-MIDNIGHT SAT 25th 11am-6pm & 7.30pm-MIDNIGHT SUN 26th 12am-6pm & 7.30pm-MIDNIGHT MON 27th 11am-9pm

Lunchtime sessions are free, donations welcome Food available all weekend ALL PROCEEDS DONATED TO LOCAL CHARITIES

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BRECON JAZZ FESTIVAL Featuring RWCMD presents Big Band, Food, Indigo Kid, Trio Libero, Lighthouse, Paula Gardiner Trio, Roy Ayers, Claire Martin, Jazz & Blues Club with Brett McLaughlan, Junior Jazz Summer School, Bass Composition/Improvisation Masterclass with Peter Herbert. See 10 Aug for details.

Swank Pearl & Deanie Streets Alive

Sat 11 August AFTERNOON IN PARIS + THE BIG FIBBERS + LINDSAY’S SHIRT + GALAPOGAS NOW! + SOUNDSTORM + ROULETTE + THE DEADLY + FIREROAD + HEAVY FLAMES + DEAD SHED JOKERS + HENRY’S FUNERAL SHOE Market’s Tavern, Brecon.

Part of Brecon Fringe Festival.

STREETS ALIVE Street entertainment including Titan, Poles Apart, Seagulls, Balloonatic, Swank Pearl & Deanie, Musical Ruth, Jessie Brett, Black Eagles and Pickled Image - Grandad. Brecon Town Centre, 1-4pm.

GARY HALL The Three Horseshoes, Groesffordd.

THE BORROWERS Kilverts, Hay-on-Wye. DAN JAMES + THE BIG FIBBERS + ALAN COOPER + THE FYLTHE Sarah Siddon’s Brecon, free.

Part of Brecon Fringe.

FARMER PHIL’S MUSIC FESTIVAL Featuring Battle of the Bands, The Cover UP, Cocksure, Boat To Row, Blackheart, The New Groove Formation, Stumble, Rhythmites, Ferocious Dog, Dreadzone, Nikki Rouse, Flaming Mammies, Rodney Brannigan, Tattie Jam, The Loose Hounds, Richie Syrett, magic, comedy and more. From 12pm, 0844 870 0000.

RIA PARFITT+ BELLA + MIKE BIRD & THE NIGHTJARS + GARY HALL + SICKNOTE STEVE + THE STOKERS Cock Hotel, Brecon, free.

Part of Brecon Fringe.

DAVID PARR TON CLUB Vintage rock and roll. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8.30pm, £6 advanced, £8 on the door, 01497 821762.

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JIM MULLEN Plough Chapel, Brecon, 6pm.

Part of Brecon Fringe Festival.

GARY HALL + SCRIBBLE MAN + THE BIG FIBBERS + CIAO BOYS Ardent Paintpot Gallery, Brecon.

Part of Brecon Fringe Festival.

ADAM HODSON & THE ACOUSTIC UNDERDOGS Malthouse, Ironbridge.

DOWNTOWN SOCIAL CLUB + THE VANDALISTS + CHAIN GANG The Gremlin, Brecon. Part of Brecon Fringe Festival.

BAKEWELL MUSIC FESTIVAL See 10 Aug for details.

BACK ON BLACK + TOO LOUD FOR THE LEGION + HEE BEE GEE BEEZ + DOZY + SCRIBBLE MAN + WHISKY BUSINESS Clarence Inn, Brecon.

Part of Brecon Fringe Festival.

ANNA DOWNES & JOANNE JEFFERIS Violin and cello duo. Programme includes Telemann, Beethoven, Brahms, Stamitz, Albeniz and Piazzolla. Richard Booth’s Bookshop, 44 Lion St, Hay-on-Wye, 7.30pm, £10, 01497 820322.

Sun 12 August CARDIFF UNIVERSITY BIG BAND Brecon Guildhall, 5.30-7pm, £8, 01874 611622.

Lighthouse, Brecon Jazz

JOHN EYRE + TANYA WALKER + KAREN PFEIFFER & PAUL WALKER + MADI STIMPSON TRIO + HEED THE THUNDER Pilgrims Tearooms, Cathedral Close, Brecon. Part of Brecon Fringe Festival.

TOMMY ALLEN & JOHNNY HEWITT Prince of Wales, Ledbury.

TREDEGAR TOWN BAND + THE HIDEAWAY TRIO + 4C + THE MISTS OF TIME + CRAZY APE Clarence Inn, Brecon. Part of Brecon Fringe Festival.

GASTRIC BAND Grape Vaults, Leominster.

BRECON JAZZ FESTIVAL Featuring Alan Barnes Duo, Yolnda Brown Quartet, Joe Webb Trio, Stan Tracey and Bobby Wellins Play Monk, Cardiff University Big Band, Soweto Kinch Trio, The Sarah Gillespie Quartet, Neil Cowley Trio, All Things Saxophone Masterclass with Iain Ballamy, All Things Drums Masterclass with Martin France. See 10 Aug for details.

GARY HALL Market Tavern, Brecon.

Part of Brecon Fringe Festival.

GYMANFA GANNU (Big Sing). Plough Chapel, Brecon, 6pm. Part of Brecon Fringe Festival.

LUKE & CATH Slow Food walk, Magnalonga, Ludlow.

DAN JAMES + THE BORROWERS + THE VANDALISTS Plus guests. Cock Hotel, Brecon, free.

Part of Brecon Fringe.

SICKNOTE STEVE + RED EYED FLY Sarah Siddon’s, Brecon, free. Part of Brecon Fringe.

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The Reckless Shrimp Festival LUDLOW ASSEMBLY ROOMS 15 & 16 SEPTEMBER

Box Office: 01584 878141 or online at@ www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk PLEASE BOOK SOON - only 300 of these premium INDOOR tickets available!!

FEATURED ACTS INCLUDE: BUTCH HANCOCK (2 different sets 15th & 16th) FAY HIELD & THE HURRICANE PARTY (16th) MARTIN SIMPSON (16th) JIM MORAY (15th) RACHEL HARRINGTON (2 different sets 15th & 16th) KRISTA DETOR (2 different sets 15th & 16th) LUCY SCHWARTZ (2 sets 15th & 16th - FIRST EVER UK APPEARANCE!) PADDY MILNER TRIO (15th) TWO SPOT GOBI (16th) DREAMING SPIRES (15th) TYDE (16th) CASE HARDIN (15th) BROOKS WILLIAMS (15th) MAARTIN ALLCOCK & HUW WILLIAMS (16th) AMELIA CURRAN (16th) EWAN McLENNAN (15th) NEIL HALSTEAD (15th) DANNY GEORGE WILSON (of Danny & Champions of the World - 15th) SEAN TAYLOR (16th) HI & LO (15th) TREVOR MOSS & HANNAH-LOU (15th) THE MAY DOLLS (16th) HOLLY TAYMAR (15th) THE VERY GRIMM BROTHERS (15th) DYLAN BROWN (16th) AMY RAINBOW (15th) DAVID HICKMAN (16th) CATHERINE CROSSWELL (15th) and much more fun to be found on the day!

Great food and drink available on site TICKETS: SATURDAY £60 • SUNDAY: £60 • WEEKEND: £105 The Alzheimer’s Society will also be our guests with information and to collect any of your kind contributions ENJOY LUDLOW’S PREMIER 2012 FESTIVAL OF FOLK, AMERICANA AND ROOTS MUSIC...

PLUS SO MUCH MORE AND STAY DRY AND WARM WHATEVER THE WEATHER!!!

Festival web address: www.recklessshrimpfestival.co.uk LUDLOW ASSEMBLY ROOMS, 1 MILL STREET, LUDLOW, SHROPSHIRE, SY8 1AZ A RECKLESS SHRIMP PRODUCTIONS PRESENTATION, LINE UP SUBJECT TO CHANGE

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Sun 12 August FARMER PHIL’S MUSIC FESTIVAL Featuring Fancy dress, story time, magic and music from Thin Vision, Booyaka, Electric Swing Circus, Weezel Diesel, Wayne Martin Delux Band, Little Dave, Panjenix and more.

From12pm. 0844 870 0000.

STREETS ALIVE Street entertainment including Urban Canvas Italian Chalk Art, Balloonatic and Bubbles Walkabout. Brecon Town Centre, from 10.30am.

THE MISTS OF TIME Brecon Rugby Club, 2pm.

Part of Brecon Fringe Festival.

KARAOKE FINAL + MIDNIGHT CITY SOUL BAND + DANIEL PRICE The Gremlin, Brecon. Part of Brecon Fringe Festival.

BAKEWELL MUSIC FESTIVAL See 10 Aug for details.

TIM MANNING + CLIFF PRICE + MISS MAUD’S FOLLY Ardent Paintpot Gallery, Brecon.

Part of Brecon Fringe Festival.

Tues 14 August ORGAN RECITAL Lunchtime recital. Hereford Cathedral, 1.15-2pm.

GLOBE OPEN MIC NIGHT The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, free, 01497 821762.

Wed 15 August RUE ROYALE

Fri 17 August THE ENDINGS Dun Cow, Shrewsbury.

JUBILEE JAZZ In the Chapter House Garden with the opportunity to buy lunch from the Cloister Café, 1.15pm-2pm.

ANDY PATON The Exchange, Newtown.

The Dukes Arms, Presteigne, 8.30pm, £4. Sheep Music gig.

OPEN MIC Hosted by Bob Evans. Baskerville Hall, Clyro, near Hay-on-Wye. REMI HARRIS TRIO Gypsy jazz. Housman’s Café Bar, Church Stretton, 8pm, free.

JEB LOY NICHOLS & REBECCA HOLLWEG Also joined by Andy Hamill. Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, near Newtown, 8pm, £12, 01686 688369.

Thurs 16 August THE BEEZ NEEZ Crown & Anchor, The Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

RHYTHM THIEVES Phone 01568 770134

17 August 25 August 26 August -

Wine Bar, No. 46, Presteigne Sun Inn, Clun The Sun, Leintwardine (Beer Festival) 12 September - White Horse Inn, Clun (Mark & Jill hosting Open Mic)

www.rhythmthieves.co.uk

Brass Repair Specialist Trevor Head Llangunllo School Knighton Powys, LD7 1SR Tel: 01547 550622 Mob: 07971 083089 Email: trevorhead@btinternet.com Training website: trevorhead.co.uk

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THE TRIBES The Retreat, Ledbury.

WILL KILLEEN & HIS BAND Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford.

TEN BOB MILLIONAIRES The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

THE ESSENTIALS Malthouse, Ironbridge.

NORTH SHROPSHIRE CAJUN & ZYDECO BIG WEEKEND The UK’s top Cajun and Zydeco band will perform, including the Hackney Ramblers, The Zydeco Diamonds, Chanky-Chank and the Hazel Scott Playboys. Plus Cajun and Zydeco dance workshops, Creole cuisine, a swamp rock DJ roadshow and acoustic sessions. Welshampton, near Ellesmere, £35 for weekend including camping, www.northshropshirecajun. co.uk

With over 30 walks for all abilities and ages, and a programme of related talks and films, the Kington Walking Festival is a four day event based in this handsome market town in the Welsh Marches.

FRIDAY 21st SEPTEMBER MAP INTERPRETATION WORKSHOP

Kevin Walker’s popular indoor workshop introduces the art of map interpretation, which allows you to read your map like a book and get an incredibly detailed picture of the ground. Once you have been introduced to this simple yet effective skill, you will never look at a map in the same way again. Bring some cash as Kevin will have copies of his books for sale.

Market Hall, Kington, 2pm, £5

FRIDAY 21st SEPTEMBER FILM SHOW

Film 1 Titley Junction to Paddington Station by Train Film 2 Demolition of Eywood House Followed by a lecture on the Harleys and their days at Titley.

Oxford Arms, Duke Street, Kington, 7.30pm, £7.50 includes light buffet.

Tickets from The Grapevine, High St, Kington, 01544 231202

SATURDAY 22nd SEPTEMBER

OYSTERBAND

The national award-winning Oysterband in concert.

The Burton Hotel, Mill Street, Kington, 7.30pm, £15 Tickets are available from The Grapevine, High St, Kington 01544 231202 or Doe Middleton 01544 231383

SUNDAY 23rd SEPTEMBER ANCIENT TRACKWAYS

A lecture by Tony Boyce on the ancient trackways and hidden lanes of North Herefordshire.

The Oxford Arms, Duke Street, Kington, 7pm, £2

http://www.kingtonwalks.org/ Telephone: 07585 055984

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B:Part 2012 Free Festival

RHYTHM THIEVES No. 46 Wine Bar, Presteigne.

Sat 18 August ELKIE BROOKS The Swan Theatre, Worcester, 8pm, £25, 01905 611427.

D-MIC FUN’N’ SOUL FANATIXXX The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 9pm, £4 advanced, £5 on the door, 01497 821762.

EX NIHILO Album launch. The Exchange, Newtown.

Fri 17 August COMBO ‘E’ JAZZ TRIO Jazz standards with a twist.

Chapterhouse Garden, Hereford Cathedral, 1-2.15pm, refreshments available, inside if wet, free, donations welcome.

OPEN MUSIC Nelson Inn, Ludlow.

ROVING CROWS Fiery fiddle playing, trumpet, guitar, drums, bass and vocals. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 9pm, £4 advanced, £5 on the door, 01497 821762.

THE CLOCKTOWER Malthouse, Ironbridge.

NORTH SHROPSHIRE CAJUN & ZYDECO BIG WEEKEND See 17 Aug for details.

WAYNE MARTIN BAND The Plough, Pontesbury.

B:PART 2012 FREE FESTIVAL Featuring live music, dance and street theatre, including a pair of entertaining kangaroos, alongside quieter activities like arts and crafts. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, free, 01874 611622.

FIRST OFFENCE Black Lion, Bridge St, Hereford.

UPPER RHINE YOUTH WIND BAND Friday 7th Sept: 7pm St. Andrew’s Church, Presteigne

Conductor: Julian Gibbons (of BISYOC) Concluding their Irish Tour will play a colourful programme including Star Wars, Riverdance and Danzon 2 Tickets £8 (Children free) Presteigne PO,The Coffee House 01544 260 551

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Sun 19 August NORTH SHROPSHIRE CAJUN & ZYDECO BIG WEEKEND See 17 Aug for details.

WOODCHUCK Grape Vaults, Leominster.

CLIVE JOHN Prince of Wales, Ledbury.

Tues 21 August ORGAN RECITAL Lunchtime recital. Hereford Cathedral, 1.15-2pm.

GLOBE OPEN MIC NIGHT The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, free, 01497 821762.

Wed 22 August TOO LOUD FOR THE LEGION Baskerville Hall, Clyro, near Hay-on-Wye.

Thurs 23 August ELECTRIC BLUES REACTION Crown & Anchor, The Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

MICHAEL GRUBE Violin concert. Belmont Abbey, 7.30pm, 01432 374718.

PRESTEIGNE FESTIVAL Opening concert. Programme includes William Alwyn, Peter Sculthorpe, Sally Beamish and Benjamin Britten.

St Andrew’s Church, Presteigne, 7.30pm, £20-£5, 01544 267800.

Fri 24 August THE BARRELS BEER FESTIVAL Over 70 real ales, 30 traditional ciders.

15 bands over four days including The Undertakers, Vo and Tyler, Hereford Big Band, Wooden Horse, The Zen Hussies, Hot Climate, Kiegan the Hypnogician and The Mayor of Hereford. Free lunchtime sessions.

Day tickets £10/£8. The Barrels, St Owen St, Hereford, 01432 274968.

All proceeds to local charities.

THE SULTANA BROTHERS The Oxford Arms, Kington.

JUBILEE JAZZ In the Chapter House Garden with the opportunity to buy lunch from the Cloister Café, 1.15pm-2pm.

LOST THE PLOT Dun Cow, Shrewsbury.

UNION SUNDOWN The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

THE JUMBLE An eclectic mix of music hall, variety and cabaret. Heart stopping circus stunts, satirical spoken word and musical delights. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £8 advanced, £10 on the door, 01497 821762.

PRESTEIGNE FESTIVAL Featuring Philip Higham, Sally and Tom Poster, piano and cello, 2.30pm.

McCabe Premiere with the Carducci Quartet, 7pm. Fanfares and Dances 9.30pm, all at St Andrew’s Church Presteigne, 01544 267800.

TRENSETTS The Exchange, Newtown.

THE KARMA KANICS If you like the Beatles, you’re in for a treat. Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford.

WENDY MANTLE QUARET Mainstream jazz, swing and Latin.

Chapterhouse Garden, Hereford Cathedral, 1-2.15pm, refreshments available, inside if wet, free, donations welcome.

MICRO BABY Malthouse, Ironbridge.

Sat 25 August THE SULTANA BROTHERS The Bridge, Tenbury Wells.

JAGGED HANDS Hollybush Inn, Hay-on-Wye. THE NICK ROSS ORCHESTRA Sounds of the Glenn Miller. Forum Theatre, Malvern, 7.30pm, £18, 01684 892277.

BARRELS BEER FESTIVAL See 24 Aug for details.

TELL TALE Kilverts, Hay-on-Wye. HAY FAYRE A monthly festival of live music, talks, workshops, food and drinks.

THE LEMON JEFFERSONS Black Lion, Bridge St, Hereford.

RHYTHM THIEVES Sun Inn, Clun.

PRESTEIGNE FESTIVAL Featuring Retorica, St Mary’s Church, Kinnerton, 11.30am. Schubert and David Matthews, 2.30pm, St Andrew’s Church, Presteigne. 30th Anniversary Gala Concert, St Andrew’s Church, Presteigne, 7.30pm, 01544 267800.

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LITTLE RUMBA Aardvark Books, The Bookery, Manor Farm, Brampton Bryan, Bucknell, 11.30am-2pm. Part of Vide Grenier attic sale. Lots of stalls, hot food and bar, free entry, 10am-3pm. Now open, the Book Burrow, a new kids book and play space. 01547 530888.

Retorica, Presteigne Festival, 25 Aug

Tues 28 August ORGAN RECITAL Lunchtime recital. Hereford Cathedral, 1.15-2pm.

GLOBE OPEN MIC NIGHT The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, free, 01497 821762.

PRESTEIGNE FESTIVAL Stephen Johnson on English String Music, Titley Village Hall, 11am. Piano in the Afternoon, 2pm. Festival Finale, 7.30pm, both at St Andrew’s Church, Presteigne, 01544 267800.

Wed 29 August

Sat 25 August FRUIT MACHINE Malthouse, Ironbridge.

Sun 26 August CHARLOTTE CHURCH With her bold and unique new sound, with big drums, big guitars and a voice that has sold over 10 million records.

Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 8pm, £12.50/£11.50, 01584 878141.

BARRELS BEER FESTIVAL See 24 Aug for details.

PRESTEIGNE FUN DAY & BEER FESTIVAL Featuring barbecue, fun fair, stalls, refreshments, duck drop, live music in the bar all afternoon, junior and over 40s football matches, beers, ciders. Live music from 6pm including The Lone Wolves, The Flok and The Stalkers. St Andrew’s Football Club, Presteigne, gates open 1.30pm, 01544 260485.

WILL KILLEEN Black Lion, Bridge St, Hereford.

THE STOKERS Kilverts, Hay-on-Wye. HAY FAYRE A monthly festival of live music, talks, workshops and delicious food and drinks.

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RHYTHM THIEVES The Sun, Leintwardine. Beer Festival.

LIVE AT THE HIVE Popular gigs featuring young bands and emerging talent from across the region. The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury, 7.15pm, £3, 01743 234970.

PRESTEIGNE FESTIVAL Festival Eucharist, 11am. Virtuoso Viola, 2.30pm, Nicholas Daniel & The Caruccis, 7.30pm, all at St Andrew’s Church, Presteigne. Singing Histories, 4.30pm, St Mary’s Parish Church, Pembridge. 01544 267800.

THE HYPE Malthouse, Ironbridge.

BABA JACK Lichfield Vaults, Church St, Hereford.

STRICK-CUM-DANCING Grape Vaults, Leominster.

THE TREVOR BURTON BAND Prince of Wales, Ledbury.

Mon 27 August BARRELS BEER FESTIVAL See 24 Aug for details.

PRESTEIGNE MUSIC FESTIVAL Morning Classics at Bleddfa, 11.30am, Church of St Mary Magdalene, Bleddfa. A Garland of Song, 2pm, St Andrew’s Church, Presteigne.

Candlelit concert with Philip Higham, cello. Programme includes Bach, Huw Watkins, Elizabeth Winters, Michael Berkeley and Britten.

St Michael’s Church, Discoed, 9.45pm.

David Humphreys Memorial Concert, St Andrew’s Church, Presteigne, 7pm, 01544 267800.

OPEN MIC With Paul Redman. Baskerville Hall, Clyro, near Hay-on-Wye.

Thurs 30 August OPEN MIC The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £2 entry, three songs per act, 01743 234970.

LIVE MUSIC Crown & Anchor, The Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

Nicholas Daniel, Presteigne Festival

GLASBURY ARTS & THEATR BRYCHEINIOG Harp Summer School and Concert

Our second harp summer school will be held from 29 August to the 1 September for students across a range of abili�es. For full details contact Cathey Morgan on 01874 611622.

1 September 7.30pm Summer School Concert at Theatr Brycheiniog

Last year’s first Harp Summer School closed in spectacular style with a concert featuring 28 harps on stage.

This year promises an even bigger ‘wow’ factor with more harpists bringing a wider variety of musical styles , pushing the boundaries of harp playing way beyond tradi�onal expecta�ons.

The concert will be performed by the summer school students and tutors, Gwenan Gibbard (Welsh harp), Harriet Earis (jazz), Katherine Thomas (classical) and Diego Laverde Rojas (South American).

This will be the only opportunity in 2012 to see such a performance - can you afford to miss it?

1 September Have a Go Day at Theatr Brycheiniog

If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to play the harp, this is your chance. Just come along, everyone welcome, no experience necessary. Supported by Telynau Teifi.

Ticket Prices - Summer School £100 (adults), £50 (in full �me educa�on) to include tea/coffee/so� drinks Concert only: £10 full price; £7.50 (Over 60s, claiming disability benefit, registered unwaged); £5 (for accompanied children). Booking fee per �cket of 50p. ‘Have a go day’ - no charge Tickets for Harp Summer School and Concert are available only from the box office at Theatr Brycheiniog.

In person,Theatre Brycheiniog, Canal Wharf, Brecon, Powys LD3 7EW by telephone on 01874 611622 or online at www.theatrbrycheiniog.co.uk Free Bus - Pick up points wheelchair accessible bus for concert between Hay, Glasbury, and Brecon, but must be booked in advance on 01497 847426.

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THE TRIBES Rock covers. Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford.

Amy Dickson, Presteigne Festival

HMV BAND Malthouse, Ironbridge.

2012 CIDER FESTIVAL Featuring Ceilidh and dancing to Chicken Shed Zeppelin. Broome Farm, Peterstow, £25 weekend tickets, camping £7.50 per adult, under 16s free. 01989 567232.

SEPTEMBER Sat 1 September

2012 CIDER FESTIVAL Featuring live music from Compost Heap, Broome Cupboard Blues Band, Brunside Music and more. Meet the cider makers. Broome Farm, Peterstow, £25 weekend tickets, camping £7.50 per adult, under 16s free. 01989 567232.

THE ECHO BANDITS Black Lion, Bridge St, Hereford.

GARY HALL Hollybush Inn, Hay-on-Wye. HARP SUMMER SCHOOL CONCERT Masterclass students and tutors perform a varied programme, the culmination of four days hard work.

Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £10/£7.50, 01874 611622.

FRUIT MACHINE The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

Sun 2 September Fri 31 August MADISON Dun Cow, Shrewsbury.

JUBILEE JAZZ In the Chapter House Garden with the opportunity to buy lunch from the Cloister Café, 1.15pm-2pm.

DUTCH LEWIS QUARTET Sax led quartet with guitar, bass and drums. Chapterhouse Garden, Hereford Cathedral, 1-2.15pm, refreshments available, inside if wet, free, donations welcome.

NIKKI ROUS The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

JESSE AND THE BRACKISH BREEZE ‘Avant garde campfire folk’.

The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £5 advance, £6 on the door, 01497 821762.

THE DUVETS The Exchange, Newtown.

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CHARLOTTE CHURCH The former child star showcases her new musical direction.

Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 8pm, £12.50/£11.50, 01874 611622.

2012 CIDER FESTIVAL Featuring Sausage & Cheese Sunday, Farmer’s Market and live music from a Swing band and others. Broome Farm, Peterstow, £25 weekend tickets, camping £7.50 per adult, under 16s free. 01989 567232.

Charlotte Church

SUNDAY 26TH AUGUST Festival Theme - Bee Aware

The Green Fair in Castle Square 10 - 4pm Over 50 Stalls Live Music ~ Children’s Activities Thrown-Away House Green Walk ~ Apiary Visit Allotment Open Day Family Bike Ride ~ Smoothie Bike Food Foraging ~ Festival Bus www.greenfestival.co.uk Roger Furniss - 01584 874205

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Sun 2 September MATT WOOSEY Prince of Wales, Ledbury.

SIMON BLIGHT Grape Vaults, Leominster.

VERTIGO The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

Mon 3 September CIDER CITY JAZZMEN The Barrels, St Owen’s St, Hereford, 01432 274968.

Tuesday 4 September ORGAN RECITAL Lunchtime recital. Hereford Cathedral, 1.15-2pm.

Thurs 6 September TOM FORBES Acoustic guitar. The Retreat, Ledbury.

Fri 7 September UPPER RHINE YOUTH WIND BAND Julian Gibbons conducting a colourful programme including Star Wars, Riverdance and Danzon 2.

St Andrew’s Church, Presteigne, 7pm, £8, children free, 01544 260551.

LIVE MUSIC White Horse Inn, Clun.

Music Workshops Single listings are free. Year round, ongoing workshops will cost £40 per year for inclusion in the magazine and website.

August WORKSHOPS AT THE HIVE 21 Aug – Music making and songwriting workshop for 8-13 year olds, 10am-3.30pm, £17.50. 28 Aug – Taiko Drumming workshop for ages 8-13 year olds, 10am-3.30pm, £17.50, 01743 234970.

Thurs 16 August CREATIVE WRITING IN PERFORMANCE A workshop for writers and musicians who would like to explore the possibilities of working with each other. Facilitated by Neil McKeown performance poet and Barry Edwards an experienced jazz and improvising guitarist. Writers, please bring a completed or near completed piece of your own to work on. Musicians, bring your instruments and ideas.

Mid Wales Arts centre, Sculpture Hall, Caersws, near Newtown, 2-6pm, £18 including tea and coffee, 01686 688369.

Wed 29 August – Sat 1 September HARP SUMMER SCHOOL MASTERCLASSES Presented by Glasbury Arts. Open to all harp learners from Grade 1 to Grade 8, with expert tuition from harpists Katherine Thomas, Gwenan Gibbard, Harriet Earis and Diego Laverde Rojas. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, £100, £50 children and F/T students. 1 Sept – Harp Taster Sessions, all ages welcome, from 10am, free. 01874 611622 Sat 1- Sun 2 September ANGLO CONCERTINA WORKSHOP With John Kirkpatrick. Gleanings, Crosfields, Gravels Bank, near MInsterley, 01743 891412.

Starting Tues 4 September LEOMINSTER CHORAL SOCIETY ‘Five Centuries of English Music’.

For concert on 10 November under new conductor James Atherton. No audition and no previous singing experience required. We have fun singing but we aim high. Just turn up.

Baptist Hall, Etnam St, Leominster, 7.30pm.

Monday BABY BOUNCE & RHYME A fun session of songs, actions and rhymes for you and your under 4 year old. Children’s Library, The Kington Centre, free, all welcome, 10.30am, 01432 260600.

For all your replacement Strings and Things Affordable musical instruments and replacement parts.

Guitars, violins, mandolins, ukuleles, harmonicas, Bodhran, shakers, Rico reeds etc.

Distributors of Lag, Aria and Faith guitars.

Unit 12, Orleton Road, Ludlow Tel: 0845 130 2442 www.bigstringmusic.com

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.

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

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. But Special Summer Programme means we may be out and about some weeks. Please ring or email for details:- Anne Loughran 01547 520339 anneloughran@gmail. co.uk Monday FUN & PLAY WITH RHTHYM & HARMONY 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 RHYMETIME For babies and young children and their carers. Tenbury Library, 11-11.30am, free, 01584 812585.

Monday KINGTON CHORAL Large mixed SATB choir specializing in performance of major choral works with professional soloists and musicians. New singers of all abilities welcome. No auditions. Baptist Church Hall (upstairs), Bridge St, Kington, 7.30-9.30pm, 01544 231733.

Tuesday KNIGHTON TOWN SILVER BAND REHEARSALS Main band practice 7.30-9.30pm, training band practice 6.45-7pm.

Details Cath Mellings 01547 520076.

Tuesday SING FOR JOY Temeside House, Tenbury Wells. For ages 1-4 years 10am, 01584 811483.

Alt Wednesday BLACK SHEEP, WHITE SHEEP Sheep Music Youth Band with John Hymas. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 7.30-9.30pm. 01544 260220.

Alt Wednesday LEOMINSTER & HEREFORD ACCORDION CLUB The Black Swan, Leominster. New members always welcome, beginners and experienced, 01584 810101.

Every Thursday HAY COMMUNITY CHOIR PRACTICE A brand new choir for Hay. Under the stewardship of Catherine Hughes. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8-9.30pm, free, 01497 821762.

Every Thursday CANTORION A mixed choir of approx. 35. Enjoy singing unaccompanied music from a wide variety of styles and periods.

New members always welcome, particularly tenors. Powys Dance Centre, Llandrindod Wells, 8pm, 01597 822920.

Thursday fortnightly WILD ANGELS Informal community choir led by Sue Harris. Everyone welcome. Traditional songs from around the world with rich harmonies and compelling rhythms.

Good fun and healthy. Llanidloes, 7.30-9.30pm 01686 625980.

1st & 3rd Thursdays HEREFORD CHANTING CIRCLE A new devotional chanting and singing group. Beautiful chants from a variety of traditions, no need to be a singer, all welcome. In central Hereford, 10am-12pm, plus occasional evenings, 01432 261222.

Monday FFONIC Meets for sociable music making in Newtown. New members welcome.

Phone Mark 01686 412307.

Monday BANDAMANIA Workshop with music from all over the world, all welcome. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 7.15pm, details from Sue 01544 267632.

Tuesday NEW AFRICAN DRUMMING CIRCLE & WORKSHOP Beginners welcome and Drums available. Regular guest appearances and possible live gigs. 4 Sessions £20 and if you’re not sure try for a £5.

Black Lion, Hereford, 07970 861543.

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, 01544 267632.

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

Tuesday TEATIME SING-ALONG SESSIONS Informal sessions for all abilities (no need to read music), with afternoon tea. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, £3.50 including tea, 01584 878141.

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Friday PARENT & TOTS MUSIC & PERCUSSION The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 2-2.45pm, 01497 821762.

Friday (during term time) TOTS MUSIC GROUP Singing, playing and jumping about at Cusop Village Hall, Hay-on-Wye, 2.15-3pm, £4 per child, 01544 327538.

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 to explore music making and movement together. Songs, rhymes, music and percussive play. 12.30-2pm, £4 per adult and child pair, 50p for additional child, under 1s free. The Courtyard, Hereford, 0870 1122330.

Third Friday LUDLOW’S FRIDAY NIGHT FOLK CHOIR Ludlow Womens’ Centre, 7.30pm-9pm. Harmony folk songs taught by Polly Bolton and others. A rollicking good sing of turgid, morbid and sometimes even faintly jolly traditional British songs. For details ring 01584 823609, £5. Check www.oak-barn.co.uk for dates.

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.

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

Every Monday JAM AT THE RAD Bring along your instrument and join in on our relaxed, creative music sessions, or just listen. All music genres welcome.

Radnorshire Arms, Presteigne, 7.30pm, 01544 267406.

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 OPEN MIC NIGHT Kilvert’s Hotel, Hay-on-Wye, 9pm, all welcome.

Every Tuesday TUESDAY JAM SESSION Open to all acoustic musicians from the youngest to the oldest as well as spectators in a comfortable and friendly environment.

The Falcon Hotel, Bromyard, 8-11pm, 01885 483034.

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.

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

The Retreat, Ledbury, 01531 632766.

3rd Tuesday FOLK NIGHTS The Crown Inn, Longtown.

Other folk events on other Tuesdays of the month with folk workshops. Google us on Blackhilltales for full summer programme.

3rd Tuesday BLUEGRASS SESSION The Harp, Glasbury, 01981 510674.

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

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

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

First Wednesday OPEN MIC NIGHT No 46 Wine Bar, High St, Presteigne, 01544 267675.

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

First Wednesday FOLK NIGHTThe Golden Lion Hotel, Llandysilio, 01691 830295.

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

All styles welcome. The Sun Inn, Leintwardine.

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

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

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

Last Sunday OPEN MIC NIGHT All musicians welcome.

The Herbert Arms, Kerry, 8pm onwards, 01686 670638.

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

Last Sunday OPEN MIC NIGHT All welcome.

The Retreat, Ledbury, 01531 632766.

Every Wednesday OPEN MIC NIGHT Sarn Inn, Sarn, near Newtown, 8.30pm, 01686 670757.

RHYTHM THIEVES

Dr. JAZZ Trad jazz at it’s best Guaranteed to get those feet tapping

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Available for bookings 01544 350646

Phone 01568 770134

17 August 25 August 26 August -

Wine Bar, No. 46, Presteigne Sun Inn, Clun The Sun, Leintwardine (Beer Festival) 12 September - White Horse Inn, Clun (Mark & Jill hosting Open Mic)

www.rhythmthieves.co.uk

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

2 Wednesday OPEN MIC NIGHT Stockton Cross Inn, Kimbolton, near Leominster, 8.30pm, all musicians welcome, 01568 612509 or 07919 118326. nd

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

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

FOLK SESSIONS 1st Thurs Riverside, Aymestry. 3rd Thurs The Crown, Dilwyn. 2nd Wed The Cross Inn, Eardisland.

4th Wed The Harp, Old Radnor. Details Bob Aldred 01544 388868.

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.

1st & 3rd Thursday ACOUSTIC AND SONG SESSION Crown & Sceptre, Minsterley, 01743 791260.

3rd Thursday FOLK NIGHT Castle Inn, Knucklas, 7pm till late, all welcome, 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.

Last Thursday FOLK CLUB Oswestry ex-service men’s club, 01691 831162.

Every Friday LEOMINSTER TOWN BAND Newly formed brass band, new brass and percussion players of all standards welcome. Some instruments available. British Legion Club, South St, Leominster, 7.30pm, 01544 340755.

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

2nd Friday OPEN MIC NIGHT Singers/musicians, all welcome. Nelson Inn, Ludlow, from 9pm, 01584 872908.

2nd Friday FOLK CLUBThe Royal Hill, Edgerley, near Melverley, 01691 831162.

3rd Friday SESSION The Nelson Inn, Ludlow, 9pm, all welcome, 01584 872908.

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.

Last Friday OPEN MIC NIGHT With Big String Music.

Sun Inn, Leintwardine, 8pm, 07885 467673.

VENUES 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 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 01743 362622

Tel: 01568 620120 Mobile: 07501 724663

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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 Wild and wonderful world music, perfect for ceilidhs, local events and special ‘dos’.

Contact Sue 01544 267632.

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 MARTIN BLAKE Fingerpickin’ good guitar, banjo and vocals, solo or with a variety of great bands, including Blakes III, The Local Heroes and Whiskey River Zydeco Twisters and variations thereof, from duo to six-piece.

Pubs, clubs, weddings, divorces etc. Check out the website on www.freenetpages.co.uk/hp/martyblake and www. whiskeyriver.co.uk. 01432 342018, mobile: 07846 669890 email:martyblake@btinternet.com 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 Latintinged 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 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

DISKAN Irish, Breton & Balkan trio (fiddle/bouzouki/flute/ guitar), available for concerts, private engagements, ceilidhs (with caller & P.A.) Website (with music!) www.myspace.com/diskanuk, 07588 858010.

DR. JAZZ Trad jazz at it’s best. Guarranteed to get those feet tapping. Available for bookings 01544 350646 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!

HAGGLEBAG Energetic Irish songs and tunes played on banjo, mandolin, flute, melodeon, guitar, double bass and triangle. Great bands for pubs, parties, festivals etc.

Contact Lorna on 01684 899491 / 07854 162748 www.myspace.com/hagglebag 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 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.myspace.com/littlerumba and 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, call Marcus on 01531 635650 or Nick on 07938 889976, email info@amos-uk.co.uk, 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 OVER THE HILLBILLIES - (Eight-piece redneck skiffle band). Hidden in the hills of the Mid Wales/Shropshire borderlands lives a sect of songwriters who have composed songs for famous artists all over the world in all musical genres! Now, for the first time, hear these songs in their original foot stomping, redneck style!

For more info phone Linda on 01686 670409.

Myspace - Overthehillbillies.

RICKY COOL AND THE HOOLA BOOLA BOYS Steaming rhythm ‘n’ blues and rock ‘n’ roll. Featuring six of the finest musicians from the Midlands, this band have played alongside Jerry Lee Lewis and many more. Their much acclaimed album ‘Live at The 100 Club’ is now available for download on iTunes. Visit www.rickycoolandthehoolaboolaboys.com www.myspace.com/rickycoolandthehoolaboolaboys Facebook and Twitter. hoolaboolaboys@hotmail.co.uk, phone 01584 877418, mobile 07758 002135.

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

SEAN SAYE Dynamic singer/guitarist with full and varied sound, from silky smooth to wild rockabilly stomp.

Original and crowd pleasing classic songs. www.seansaye.com. Contact seansaye@yahoo.co.uk or 07588 409059.

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 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.

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.

THE WAYNE MARTIN BAND Guitar slinging, sweat flying, energetic blues/rock ‘n’ roll. Featuring slide guitar, hammond organ, drums, bass and sax.

07747 877011, www.myspace.com/waynemartin.

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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Until Sat 4 August THE CEMETERY CLUB IAN DICKENS PRODUCTIONS INTERNATIONAL LTD presents this touching play about three superannuated, feuding Jewish women. Festival Theatre, Malvern, 8pm, Wed and Sat matinees 2.30pm, £24.50-£12.50, 01684 892277.

The Railway Children

Mon 6 - Sat 11 August VOLCANO THELMA HOLT & BILL KENWRIGHT. Recently widowed Adela Shelly finds herself being seduced by the suave Guy Littleton, a visitor to her elegant Caribbean house.

Starring Jenny Seagrove, Dawn Steele and Jason Durr.

Festival Theatre, Malvern, 8pm, Wed & Sat matinees 2.30pm, £28.50-£17.50, 01684 892277.

Wed 8 August HENRY V ILLYRIA THEATRE. Full of patriotism, pageantry and poetry, it tells the gripping story of an inexperienced king who leads a weakened army into battle at Agincourt against the might of the French battalions. Montgomery Castle, 7pm. The event will be accessible for wheelchair users and there will be a limited seating only, £13 adults, £9 children from Bunners, Montgomery or 01686 668442.

Thurs 9 August SH!T THEATRE We all know someone who’s on the dole. Your dad’s on the dole. Your dog’s on the dole. Your’re probably on the dole, aren’t you? Or even worse, maybe you have a job...

Expect song, satire and a sharing of stories. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7.30pm, £5 advance, £6 on the door, 01497 821762.

Tues 14 August THE RAILWAY CHILDREN HEARTBREAK PRODUCTIONS presents this popular play in an open air theatre. Mysteriously separated from their father, Bobbie and her family relocate to ‘Three Chimneys’. The Grounds of Shrewsbury High School, gates open at 6pm, performance starts at 7.30pm, bring low-backed seating/ rugs/extra clothing etc, £12 adults (£15 on the gate), £5 children, www.WeGotTickets.com Wed 15 August MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING HEARTBREAK PRODUCTIONS. Grounds of Shrewsbury High School, gates open at 6pm, performance starts at 7.30pm, bring low-backed seating/rugs/extra clothing etc, £12 adults (£15 on the gate), £5 children, www.WeGotTickets.com Sat 25 August SPIRIT OF PLACE Young people from all over Powys will have been working together for a week alongside heritage and arts professionals to create this show with their own perspective on Powys and past Olympics as part of the Cultural Olympiad 2012. Willow Globe Theatre, Llanwrthwl, near Rhayader, 7pm, £5, 01597 811487.

Tues 4 - Sat 8 September THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST MIDDLE GROUND THEATRE COMPANY LTD presents Oscar Wilde’s wonderful comedy of mistaken identity.

Jack Worthing lives in the country with his pretty ward Cecily Cardew, but when in London he is known as Earnest and is in love with Gwendolen Fairfax. Gwendoline’s cousin is Algernon, but when he travels to Jack’s country house he is known as Earnest and is in love with Cecily....

Confused? Festival Theatre, Malvern, 8pm, Wed & Sat matinees 2.30pm, £24.50-£12.50, 01684 892277.

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Wed 5 - Sat 8 September CALENDAR GIRLS THE WESTENDERS. Based on the inspiring true story of how a group of women from a Yorkshire WI sparked a global phenomenon by posing for a charity calendar with a difference. Proceeds go to Leukaemia Research. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £12, 01874 611622.

MUSICAL THEATRE & OPERA Sun 2 September THE DON GIOVANNI EFFECT WITH MID WALES OPERA Mid Wales Opera, presents a unique opportunity to join Nicholas Cleobury, conductor and MWO’s Artistic Director, and members of the company’s Young Artists Programme, as they explore this remarkable piece. Observe work in progress as they rehearse. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 2.30-6pm, £16 including afternoon tea and a glass of wine, 01686 614555.

Until 4 August ME AND MY GIRL WORCESTER OPERATIC AND DRAMATIC SOCIETY YOUTH SECTION. 74 youngsters aged 8-18. The Swan Theatre, Worcester, 7.15, Sat matinee 2.30pm, £14-£10, 01905 611427.

Wed 15 - Sun 19 August LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS MALVERN THEATRE’S YOUNG COMPANY. Talented young performers aged 14-25 take to the stage and entertain with this affectionate musical spoof of 1950s sci-fi movies. Forum Theatre, Malvern, 7pm, Sat & Sun matinees 2pm, £14-£12, 01684 892277.

Wed 22 August HUNTING THE GIANT’S DAUGHTER ADVERSE CAMBER PRODUCTIONS provide 90 minutes of intoxicating storytelling, passionate singing and improvised music. Suitable for adults and older children aged 12+. Willow Globe Theatre, Llanwrthwl, near Rhayader, 7pm, £9, 01597 811487.

Sat 25 August LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS LIGHTSDOWN THEATRE SCHOOL. Down-and-out floral assistant Seymour Krelborn becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for eating people! The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £13/£10, 01432 340555.

September DON GIOVANNI MID WALES OPERA’s exciting new production of Mozart’s most dramatic opera. 5, 7 & 8 Sept - Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7.30pm, 01686 614555. 19 & 20 Sept - Clwyd Theatr Cymru, Mold, 7.30pm, www.clywd-theatr-cymru. co.uk. 24 Sept - Theatr Stwit, Rhos, Wrexham, 7.30pm, www.stwit.ticketsolve.com. 26 Sept - Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, www.boroughtheatrabergavenny. co.uk

CHILDREN’S THEATRE

Sat 4 August THE TALES OF BEATRIX POTTER QUANTUM THEATRE use live music and energetic performance, promising a magical evening for young and old alike. Watch Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny as they pursue their adventures in Mr McGregor’s garden!

Willow Globe Theatre, Llanwrthwl, near Rhayader, 6pm, £9, £5 under 12s, 01597 811487.

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The Ugly Duckling

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

Tuesdays THEATRE SKILLS FOR ADULTS The Courtyard, Hereford, 8-10pm, £48 term, 01432 340555.

Thurs 23 August THE UGLY DUCKLING SEA LEGS PUPPET THEATRE. Float downstream with the Story Man, in this gentle, musical adaptation of Hans Crhistian Anderson’s classic tale of belonging and identity.

For ages 3+. The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury, 2pm, £6 adults, £5 children, 01743 234970.

DRAMA WORKSHOPS

Tues 7 August HAVE A GO SHAKESPEARE Honour the bard by performing some of his best works in an afternoon of readings and role-play for all levels.

The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 2-5pm, free, 01497 821762.

Mon 6 - Thurs 9 August DRAMA WORKSHOP ‘Around the World in 80 Days’. For ages 4-7 years.

11am-12pm, with a performance on Friday 10th, 10.30am.

Wyeside, Builth Wells, 01982 553668.

PLAYHOUSE COMPANY Looking for Actors - Male and female 18 - 29 for roles in “Vacees” a play [with songs, some from the period] about the Second World War evacuees and the people who looked after them. Thursdays 7.30 at Leominster Community Centre. 01568 612583 for more information.

DIZZY DRAMAS LEOMINSTER’S YOUTH THEATRE PRODUCTION - VACEES are looking for young people 12 years of age and over to play the evacuees and 16 years of age and over to play the mothers and fathers in our production of Vacees. We are starting the cast now.

Every Monday 6.30-8.30pm at Leominster Community Centre during term time. Info 01568 612583.

Mondays LIFE SCHOOL OF ARTS DRAMA CLASSES Christian Life Centre, Edgar St, Hereford. Ages 7-13, 7-8pm, ages 14+, 8-9.30pm. First class free, £12 for 6 weeks. Details jennilou19@hotmail.com Mondays DIZZY DRAMAS Leominster Community Youth Arts School 8-15 years. Singing, dance & drama. 6.308.30pm Leominster Community Centre 01568 616411.

Mondays RE-ACT Youth theatre workshops. Ages 5-11, 5-6pm, £40 per term. 11-16, 6.15-8pm, £45 per term.

Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 01588 672910.

Tuesdays THE ITC / IMPROV THEATRE For ages 11-25, develop your skills of clarity, confidence and performing instinctively and spontaneously at our quick-fire comedy theatre groups, £24 for 6 week block. SpArC, Bishop’s Castle, 3.45-5.15pm, 01588 630243.

Tuesdays MID POWYS YOUTH THEATRE 14-24 years.

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

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Every Wed excluding half term ADULT DRAMA CLUB AT THE GLOBE IN HAY for anyone interested in having a lot of fun trying out some performance skills with professional tuition from Theatre Director, writer performer and ex Childrens TV presenter Janine Sharp. Improvisations, mask work, mime, singing, voice work, text and generally all round team play and confidence building. 7-30pm-9-30pm. £6. Janine on 07733 055430 for details.

Wednesdays LIGHTSDOWN THEATRE SCHOOL In Hereford. Act, sing and dance - led by experienced and qualified professionals from London’s West End. Based at Sutton St Nicholas Village Hall from 4-7pm, ages 4-18, call 01568 780519 or email hereford@lightsdown.com.

Wednesdays KINGTON YOUTH THEATRE With Kington Primary School. Wed - Years 5 & 6, 4-5.15pm.

Years 7,8 & 9 5.30-6.45pm. £36 per term, 01432 340555.

Wednesdays THE COURTYARD COMMUNITY COMPANY Open to anyone aged 14+, £55 per term. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30-9.30pm, 01432 346526.

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.

Thursdays THE LIVING BOOK THEATRE COMPANY For people with or without a learning disability, £3.50-5.50pm.

12-14 Catherine Street, Hereford, 01432 379380.

Thursdays LIGHTSDOWN THEATRE SCHOOL At Orleton Village Hall, near Ludlow from 4-7pm, ages 4-18, call 01568 780519 or email ludlow@lightsdown.com.

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.

Thursdays PLAYHOUSE COMPANY We are looking for actors aged 14 and over, no previous acting experience required. Also technical and backstage crew, so if interested come along to Leominster Community Centre, 7.30pm, 01568 612583.

Alternate Thursdays APPLESTROODLE IMPROVISATION THEATRE WORKSHOPS FOR GROWN-UPS! (16 plus). Ludlow Assembly Rooms, every alternate Mon eve, 7.30-9.30pm, £5/session.

No experience required, just sense of humour.

Details on www.appletreetheatre.co.uk Saturdays GREEN TOMATOES THEATRE GROUP Drama club for 5-13 year olds. Llanwarne Village Hall, 10am-12.30pm, £8 per week, reduction for siblings, 01432 353143 or 07811 145609.

Saturdays VOWCHURCH DRAMA AND FUN CLUB Open to all abilities. (Bursaries available). For ages 6-12, 10am-12.30pm. 01432 340555 or 07811 145609.

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.

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Tues 14 August FIRST YOUCAXTON LITERARY LECTURE Paul Binding on ‘Scandinavia and its crime fiction’. 23 High Street Bishop’s Castle, 6.30pm, 01743 818724, free - bring wine if you’re thirsty.

Poetry & Storytelling

Thurs 2 August CAT WEATHERILL - STORYTELLER How To Be Glorious. An inspirational, feelgood show about making things happen in your life... finding a second chance of happiness in middle age... seing a way out of the shadows into the sunshine. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7.30pm, £6 advance, £7 on the door, 01497 821762.

Thurs 16 August FOXTAILS - MILLY JACKDAW STORYTELLING Badger is lost and lonely, can fox’s stories warm his heart, make his belly wobble with laughter? The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury, 2pm, for ages 5+, £6 adult, £5 children, 01743 234970.

Fri 24 August PRESTEIGNE MUSIC FESTIVAL Edward Storey reveiews the works of three Welsh poets, Edward Thomas, RS Thomas and Dylan Thomas.

St Michael’s Church, Discoed, near Presteigne, 11am, 01544 267800.

Mon 27 August THREE POETS WALKING A poetry reading by Charlotte Moncrieff. A collaboration between artist Alistair Tucker, poet David Lewis and performer Charlotte Moncrieff and a celebration of 1812, the year Wordsworth, Shelley and Byron all visited Radnorshire. The Hall Barn, Bleddfa, near Knighton, 4.30pm, £6. Part of Presteigne Festival. 01544 267800.

Fri 24 - Tues 28 August PRESTEIGNE FESTIVAL 24 Aug - Around the Buildings of Presteigne, 10am, St Andrews Church. John Craxton: A Life of Gifts, 4pm, Assembly Rooms. Artists in Conversation 1, 6.15pm, Assembly Rooms. 25 Aug - My Favourite Things, 4.30pm, Assembly Rooms. Artists in Conversation II, 6.45pm Assembly Rooms. 26 Aug - Artists in Conversation III, 6.45pm, Assembly Rooms. 27 Aug - Diary of a Shropshire Farmer, 11am, Assembly Rooms. Artists in Conversation IV, 6/15pm, Assembly Rooms. 28 Aug - Freda & Lennox, 4pm, Assembly Rooms. Artists in Conversation V, 6.45pm, Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 01544 267800.

Workshops & Courses Until Thurs 2 August THE BLEDDFA ANNUAL STORYTELLING WEEK A week long residential course with evening performances, run by Hazel Bradley and Michael Harvey. Further information, including the names of guest tutors, available in due course. The Hall Barn and Orchard, Bleddfa, near Knighton, 3pm registration, 5pm start, finishes after lunch on 2 Aug. £275, camping in the Orchard, £25, food not provided, 01547 550377.

Mon 13 - Wed 15 August WRITERS WORKSHOP Aimed at writers wanting to develop a piece of work: anyone who is stuck with their novel or memoirs, or has short stories floating around that they don’t know how to complete or how to edit. Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, near Newtown, 9.30am-12pm, £45 per person, plus tea and coffee, 078 121 08568.

AARDVARK BOOKS & CAFE North Herefordshire’s largest indie bookseller

Specialist in art, design, photography, history, gardening Also open our superb CAFÉ!

27th August

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VIDE GRENIER/ATTIC SALE The Bookery, Manor Farm, Brampton Bryan, Lots of stalls, live music Bucknell, SY7 0DH Off A4113 Knighton Road. (featuring Little Rumba) etc, Tel: 01547 530888 Hot food and BAR, Free entry, aardvaark@btconnect.com www.aardvark-books.com Stalls £6, 10am-3pm Twitter: @aardvarkethel NOW OPEN - Our extraordinary Open everyday including all Bank Holidays new kids book and play space

Thurs 16 August CREATIVE WRITING IN PERFORMANCE A workshop for writers and musicians. Facilitated by Neil McKeown, performance poet, and Barry Edwards, an experienced jazz and improvising guitarist. Writers, please bring a completed or near completed piece of your own to work on. Musicians, bring your instruments. Mid Wales Arts centre, Sculpture Hall, Caersws, near Newtown, 2-6pm, £18 including tea and coffee, 01686 688369.

Mon RHYME TIMES For the under 2s. Tenbury Library, 11-11.30am, 01584 810285.

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

Every Tues STORYTIMES For the under 5s, 10.30am-11am, Leominster Library, 01432 383290.

4th Tues BABE IN ARMS BOOK GROUP Coningsby Children’s Centre, Leominster 11am-12 noon.

01568 780918.

Every Wed STORYTIMES For the under 5s, 10.15-10.45am. BABY BOUNCE & RHYME 11.15-11.45am, Hereford Library, 01432 383600.

First Wednesday of the month POETRY CAFE Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7.30pm, 01584 878141.

Last Thurs READING WITH NUTTERS: Nutters Cafe, Capuchin Yard, Hereford, 6-7.30pm, 01432 379142.

1st & 4th Thurs of each month THE GLOBE PHILOSOPHY CAFE Headed by local 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.

August events Sunday 19 August, 2pm – 6pm

Small Gardens of Ludlow

Some of the smaller gardens in the old town will open their gates.

Saturday 28 August, 7.15pm

Turandot

Puccini’s opera recorded at the Sydney Opera House and shown on our cinema screen.

Sunday 29 August, 8pm

Charlotte Church

Every Thurs BABY BOUNCE & RHYME Leominster Library, 10.30-11am, 01432 383290.

4th Sun WINGED WORD Storytelling club, Six Bells, Bishops Castle, 8-10.30pm, free, 01588 680685.

3rd Wed TENBURY READERS’ GROUP Tenbury Library, 01584 812585.

Local Writers’ Groups 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.

Charlotte Church hits Ludlow Assembly Rooms with her bold and unique new sound, creating vast musical landscapes, with big drums, big guitars, and a voice that has sold over 10 million records.

August films Top Cat: The Movie, Dark Shadows, A Cat in Paris, The Dictator, Prometheus, The Five-Year Engagement, African Cats, Playing the Moldovans at Tennis, Sing Your Song, The Source, Tune for the Blood, Ice Age – Continental Drift, The Angel’s Share, A Royal Affair.

Box Office 01584 878141

www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk

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N 10th July 1985, a BBC report began: “The Greenpeace flagship Rainbow Warrior has been blown up in Auckland Harbour, New Zealand. One of the 11 crew members on board has been killed. He has been named as Portuguese photographer Fernando Pereira, 33.

Two explosions, 60 seconds apart, ripped through the stern at 2345 local time (1245 BST) and the environmentalists’ boat sank in four minutes. Captain Peter Willcox said he had no idea what caused the blast, but strongly suspected sabotage since there were no explosives on board and only a small engine was operating at the time.”

Rainbow Warrior had been leading the famous protests against French nuclear testing at the Mururoa Atoll in French Polynesia and was about to depart Auckland to continue the campaign. A hole measuring six feet by eight feet (1.82m x 2.43m) was found in the boat and divers recovered remnants of limpet mines, unavailable in New Zealand. Following an investigation, Major Alain Mafart and Captain Dominique Prieur were charged with the bombing. They were later confirmed as French secret agents.

This event is etched into the pages of history. It led to the resignation of French Defence Minister Charles Hernu and following on from this, in 1998, France ratified the international nuclear test ban treaty.

A new Rainbow Warrior, Rainbow Warrior ll, was launched in 1989, with many of its fittings paid for out of compensation from the French Government, but after heading up 22 years of Greenpeace campaigns, Rainbow Warrior ll has retired. Last November however, with Warrior devotee and Glastonbury hero Michael Eavis on board, Rainbow Warrior lll was launched.

She has been designed as one of the most environmentally advanced ships for her size today, with the sun and wind providing 90% of her energy. Her strong A-frame mast system can carry more sails than a conventional mast and the hull has been specially designed to minimize friction in the water. There are systems to recycle the engine’s heat and waste “grey” water and a modern communication system that is based on solar powered microwave satellites. The legend lives on, riding at the forefront of the winds of change.

The new warrior is pretty magnificent … measuring almost 60 metres in length and with 50 metre masts holding over 1,200 square metres of sails. Not only is she one of the greenest ships today, she is one of the most potent symbols in the battle to protect life on earth.

During her previous incarnations, she has endured bombs, raids, long journeys, difficult waters and rammings by larger boats. Perhaps that resilience and determination to prevail under any circumstances and on behalf of people and planet is what keeps the legend alive.

Meanwhile, having mentioned wind energy recently, I too have found myself under attack (For the record,

I don’t have any “vested interests” in the local wind farm and never have). Oh yeh, it’s alright for Mustill, Roger, Hugh and co, writing funny stuff about bikes, Bakewell tarts and Tom Waits. Who’s going to accuse them of having vested interests?

Luckily however, and despite the rain, a spot of simple good news has been passed my way and I am here to share it ... h.energy 2012. “h.Energy 2012” says Kate Gathercole “is a free, county-wide, open exhibition of events and activities about energy saving and sustainability” I went last year.

It was excellent. The week involves everyone around the county, including schools, farms, community groups, businesses, householders, charities, shops, restaurants, councils and public organisations – and it’s a chance to find out about local energy solutions and sustainable businesses/lifestyles from people who are already doing it.

The event takes place in October, so if you’re in Herefordshire and would like to hold an event or showcase your low carbon initiative as part of h.energy, you need to get in touch with Kate, Pete or Dave at New Leaf. The original August 1 deadline has been extended by a couple of weeks because the new brochure has something super-duper about it that makes the whole process more efficient … even so, don’t leave it too late. www.herefordshirenewleaf.org.uk

Written by Rachel Francis, Sharpening Pencils

Green Events Sun 19 August SMALL GARDENS OF LUDLOW Some of the smaller gardens in the old town will open their gates. Ticket numbers are limited so early booking essential. Refreshments and plants will be on sale.

2-5pm, £5, 01584 878141.

Sun 26th August LUDLOW GREEN FESTIVAL Over 50 stalls, live music, children’s activities, thrownaway house, allotment open day, food foraging, green walk, apiary visit, family bike ride, festival bus. www.greenfestival.co.uk Roger Furniss 01584 874205

Sat 1 - Sat 15 September TWO WEEK PERMACULTURE DESIGN COURSE Led by experienced permaculture practitioners and teachers, Klaudia Van Gool and Tomas Remiarz.

Participants will receive a certificate awarded by the Permaculture Association. Haye Farm, Ribbesford, Bewdley, 07732 489195, www.haye-farm.co.uk Sun 2 September NATURAL SOUND TRAIL Simon Fraser has a lifelong career as a sound recorder, working on the cult TV series Dr Who and numerous other films. Let him guide you on an absorbing walk along the Willow Way and learn to listen to the landscape in intimate detail. Willow Globe Theatre, Llanwrthwl, near Rhayader, 2-5pm, entry by donation, 01597 811487.

Local Environmental Groups

Transition in Hay-on-Wye, Stephen Ainsleigh Rice, 01497 820332 and tthayonwye@googlemail.com Hay-on-Wye Friends of the Earth, meets on 3rd Thursday every month at Kilverts Hotel, Hay-on-Wye. 01497 82153 gareth@cyrusgardendesign.co.uk Hereford Christian Ecology Group, usually meets on 3rd Tuesday evening of the month. 01432 279740.

Transition Town Ledbury meet first Tues every month at The Royal Oak, Ledbury. transitionledbury@gmail.com or 07903 095585.

Transition Leominster, Regular meetings, contact Ann Ashley, 01885 420473 or Anne Adams, 01568 780886.

Wasteless Society - www.wasteless.org.uk - WS Office - 01588 630683 or 01588 630760 - info@wasteless.co.uk Knucklas Castle Community Land Project (KCCLP), secretary Kevin Jones, 01547 520266, www,knucklascastle.org.uk, info@knucklascastle.org.uk

Hereford Carbon Rationing Action Group www.carbonrationing.org.uk - Vey Straker - T: 01432 840955 - M: 07961 125470 - vey.straker@virgin.net Kington Local Environment & Energy Network (KLEEN) meets regularly 2nd Thursday of every month, 7.30pm, The Oxford Arms, Kington. Planning local action, supporting initiatives, open to all. Contact kleen@momentary-lapse.co.uk Teme Valley Environment Group - Anne-Mary Davies 01547 528833 Will O’Leary - 01547 528792 - amdskyborry@hotmail.com www.tveg.org.uk Transition Presteigne meets first Thurs of every month, (except Jan, April & Aug), Wine Bar, Presteigne, 7.30pm, 01544 267768 or email transitionpresteigne@gmail.com Green Presteigne - Nigel Griffin - 01544 267437 - nigel. griffin@btopenworld.com www.greenpresteigne.wikispaces.com, a wiki being a website that allows visitors to add, remove and edit content.

Ludlow Cycling Support Group - Peta Sams, 01584 876818, ludlowcsg@gmail.com. Aims to encourage, promote and develop cycling as a safe, healthy and popular means of transport within Ludlow and its environs.

Ludlow LA 21 - David Currant - 01584 875501 davidcurrant@phonecoop.coop, www.ludlow21.org.uk Shrews. Friends of the Earth - http://www.shrewsfoe.org. uk- Frank Oldaker 01743 260971 frankoldaker@yahoo.co.uk Herefordshire Friends of the Earth - http://www.herefordshirefoe.org.uk - Paige Mitchell - 01432 277857 co-ordinator@herefordshirefoe.org.uk Household Energy Service, The Old Primary School, Church St, Bishop’s Castle - T: 01588 630683, email: info@h-e-s.org, website www.h-e-s.org Herefordshire Action for Mammals (HAM) - Hilary Smith, 8 College Rd, Hereford, HR1 1ED. Tel: 01432 357732, h.smith1@mypostoffice.co.uk, www.hambb.mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk Abergavenny & Crickhowell Friends of the Earth www.monmouthshiregreenweb.co.uk - Barry Greenwood - 01873 852245, bgreenwood@ntlworld.com LLES – Llanidloes Energy Solutions - www.lles.co.uk - Diana Berriman - 01686 411128 - office@lles.co.uk Brilley Mountain Eco - (Brilley and Michaelchurch Environment Group) - Peter Davies, 01497 831376, peterandgilldavies@hotmail.com Golden Valley Environment Group - Vanessa Hembling, 01981 550377, golden_valley@mail.com, www.goldenvalleyenvironmentgroup.org.uk Transition Hereford - Charlotte Lake 01432 343577 www.transitionhereford.org Inspired Wigmore - Vanessa Spedding 01568 770460, vs@mortimerpress.com Rea Valley Environmental Group (ReaVEN) Aims to promote sustainability and environmental concerns throughout the Rea Valley. reaven@live.co.uk.

Radnorshire Wildlife Trust - 01597 823298, info@rwtwales.org, www.rwtwales.org Transition Town Rhayader and District meet on the first Tues of the month, 7pm, Crown Inn, North St, Rhayader.

All welcome. Catherine Lea 01597 810 426 www.transition-rhayader.midwales.org.uk Presteigne Freecycle for Presteigne and surrounding area, groups.yahoo.com/group/presteignefreecycle.

For other areas www.freecycle.org Upper Onny Wildlife Group. Meetings at The Crown Inn, Wentnor, Bishop’s Castle. Species surveys, recording and training (mostly summertime). John Muller email: jmuller983@gmail.com

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

ACCREDITED COUNSELLOR AND THERAPIST, experience of all ages including young people, and of individuals, couples and groups, offers confidential sessions, short or longterm, 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 where appropriate. Hay Acupuncture Clinic, Rose Cottage, Cusop Dingle, Hay-On-Wye 01497 821625/07980 596218 sandysandaver@onetel.com or www.hayacupunctureclinic.co.uk ACUPUNCTURE offered by Petra Werth MBAcC, a fully trained, qualified and registered acupuncturist (a member of the British Acupuncture Council) at the Leominster Natural Health Centre, Community Centre, School Road, Leominster, HR6 8NJ Tel: 01568 613116, http://acupuncture-in-leominster.moonfruit.com ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE in Hay-on-Wye. Philippa Morrell BA MSTAT teaches in Powys and Herefordshire. For more info please go to www.philippamorrell.co.uk or ring 01497 831447 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 ANCIENT ‘THAI’ MASSAGE: a completely rejuvenating fullbody massage therapy. Opens the meridians and blocked areas of the body, relieves pain and muscle tension, improves circulation, increases flexibility and balances the nervous system. Nicknamed ‘yoga for the lazy’, this two hour, fully-clothed therapy clears and energizes. Agnes Davis, Presteigne, 07904 097691, agnes@writeytighty.com. Home visits available. Certified by the Ancient Massage Foundation.

BEAUTY AND HOLISTIC THERAPIES with Natalie Hogg and Helen Barnard @ the Herbfarmacy Shop, 22 Broad Street Hay-on-Wye. This month’s offer - 15% off for a whole body detox treatment, more details on our website www.herbfarmacy. co.uk or phone 01497 820749.

BOWEN TECHNIQUE - JOY PEARMAN. Also reflexology, Pilates and Zumba classes. Ledbury, Bromyard, Ludlow, Leominster, Hereford areas. 01432 820484.

THE BOWEN TECHNIQUE The Bowen Technique is a gentle form of bodywork whereby light moves are made over specific points on the body. These moves help the nervous system balance and re-align, helping the body to heal itself. Treatment can help resolve; back problems, sciatica, neck & shoulder problems, arthritic pain, sports injuries, hip/ankle/knee and foot problems digestive disturbances, hormonal imbalance, asthma, hay fever, migraines & headaches and more.. For more information contact: Helen Mawson, Ludlow, Tel: 01584 877 578. Mob: 07904 457 075 helen@complete-balance.co.uk, www.complete-balance.co.uk

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COMPLEMENTARY PHYSIOTHERAPY Jo Smith Oliver uses energy medicine and reflexology to augment and enhance mainstream care at Rock Park Spa, Llandrindod Wells. Home visits also available. Insurance claims covered. Visit www. josmitholiver.com 07525 005430.

JENNY BULLOUGH Yoga tuition and therapy. Small group classes & individual tuition for special needs. 01497 831416 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 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).

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 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. 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.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY Clare Williams Dip Shi, RCST. Helping the body to heal itself, for both acute and chronic conditions. For appointments or to find out how CST could help you, contact Clare, Bishop’s Castle, 01588 638182 or 07813 826417.

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.

CREATIVE WORDS FOR WELLBEING This complementary therapy uses creative writing and creative thinking to help you gain a stronger sense of identity and direction in your life.

I practise in Hereford and Ross-on-Wye. For details please contact me. Sally Givertz 01989 563370, mobile 07779 083510, sallygivertz@btinternet.com or visit www.sally givertz.blogspot.com DOWSING YOUR HEALTH & HOME A tool used to find the CAUSES of ill health and unrest, e.g. inherited problems, toxins, pathogens, emotional trauma, spiritual challenges, geopathic stress among others. Dowsing and energetic restructuring is used to neutralise or eliminate found causes.

20 years experience. Distant treatments also offered. www.healingencounters.co.uk Lynn & Richard Osborne.

Tel 01584 892049, Shropshire.

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 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.

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 JUNGIAN PSYCHOTHERAPY & ANALYSIS. Qualified analytical psychologist. AJA, UKCP, IAAP. Background in the arts. Interest in creativity. Private practice central Hereford.

Tel: 01432 272170. www.psychotherapy-herefordshire.org.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 supports the body’s own efforts to heal itself and is effective with both emotional and physical disorders.

Treatment is adapted to the unique needs of each patient, taking all their symptoms into account. If you would like to find out more or to make an appointment please contact Annabel Stacey ACH on 07960 865564, annabel.stacey@theleaffoundation.org (Ludlow, Shrewsbury, Welshpool area).

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, counselling and psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, health kinesiology, shiatsu, colour therapy, spiritual healing/ surgery, NLP etc, at the Leominster Natural Health Centre, Community Centre, Leominster, 01568 616411.

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.

METAMORPHOSIS Transform your life - Change into who you want to be. Assistance with health, emotional and spiritual issues for these changing and challenging times. We use a variety of effective therapies (including Homoeopathy, Bach Flower Remedies, Therapeutic Massage, Life Strategy, Meditation, Reiki, Emotional Freedom Technique, Sound Therapy and Yoga) tailor-made to help you return to health and wholeness. Licensed Homoeopath with 15 years experience of helping people of all ages in the maintenance and restoration of their physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well-being. Contact Paul A Janke or Lisa Gray on 01568 611994 or morphyourlife@googlemail.com METAMORPHIC TECHNIQUE At the Rock Park Spa, Llandrindod Wells. Release resistant unwanted behaviour patterns from birth and before without having to utter a word! Home visits also available. Visit www.metamorphicassiciation.org and www. josmitholiver.com 07525 005430.

MINDFULNESS MEDITATION combined with NLP, hypnotherapy and healing is a powerful tool for health, wellbeing, problem solving and a better quality of life. I have been teaching individuals and groups for 25 years. One to one or if you prefer a group, we are in Ludlow on Wednesday afternoons. Can visit groups by arrangement. Half day courses available. 01584 874636 M: 07796 596451 or E: julia.walling@btinternet.com NUTRITIONAL THERAPY aims to achieve wellbeing and good health by balancing the function, structure and energy processes of the body. Treatments are tailored to advise and support each person on food and lifestyle choices to support optimum health. Phaedra Bushby FHT. New Radnor 077944 76892. 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 20 years experience.

Telephone readings available and at Zenith in Leominster on Thursdays. ROWIE: 01432 820684.

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, 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.siamsmile.org.uk 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.

YOGA and INDIAN ASTROLOGY. Small group yoga classes, individual tuition and therapy, Vedic chanting classes and Indian Astrology readings. Contact Mike Young 07913 864744 info@yogaskies.co.uk www.yogaskies.co.uk

Workshops WORKSHOP LISTINGS - Single listings are free.

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

Sat 4 August THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF GOD A second retreat day led by Paula Jacobs. The Hall Barn, Bleddfa, near Knighton, 10.30am-4.30pm,. £25, please bring packed lunch, soup, tea and coffee will be provided, 01547 550377.

Sat 4 & Sun 5 August ANIMAL COMMUNICATION & ANIMAL MEDIUMSHIP Two day workshop. The Black Hill Horse Training, Old Shawls Farm, Craswall, www.ginalmurray.com or 0781 2035459.

Sun 5 August HERBAL MEDICINE WORKSHOP Expert medical herbalist Sally Owen M.N.I.M.H. takes an in-depth look at herbal medicine and the role it plays in Shakespeare, in particular A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Willow Globe Theatre, Llanwrthwl, near Rhayader, 2-5pm, £5, 01597 811487.

Sat 18 August INTRODUCTION TO HERBAL MEDICINE FIELD PHARMACY With Hannah Charman. Practical one day introduction to using herbal remedies at home. Gleanings, Gravels Bank, near Minsterley, 10am-4.30pm, £60 which includes a 2-course home cooked lunch, plus refreshments, notes and materials, 01743 891412.

Sat 18 & Sun 19 August YOGA RETREAT Two day course led by Sophie Fairweather. An exciting and varied weekend of yoga activities, all levels welcome. Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, near Newtown, 10am, £40 for two days, £24 for one day. Bring a yoga mat, 01686 688369.

Fri 7 - Sun 16 September A MEDITATION RETREAT With the London Shambhala Centre. For information contact The Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton, 01547 550377.

A BLOSSOMING SANGHA ‘The Sangha’ is a gathering of people that exists to provide a sacred space in which spirituality can be explored both at a personal as well as a communal level.

Up until August we shall be exploring stories collected from a number of faith traditions and welcoming guests to lead some of our gatherings. Dates for the Sangha meetings at Adforton Church are 8th & 22 August from 10.00-12.30. Contact Rev Mike Catling 01547 540235 or mikecat7@btinternet.com for more information.

HEDGEROW MEDICINE, KITCHEN PHARMACY Practical herbal medicine making courses throughout the year in rural Herefordshire. Taught by experienced herbalist Rowan McOnegal in her herb garden and eco home. Ring 01531 670075 or visit www.rowanmconegal.co.uk

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RITES OF PASSAGE Women’s art psychotherapy groups covering a wide range of issues - menopause/depression/loss/motherhood. Also a mixed group called SURVIVORS OF ABUSE, a safe and confidential group beginning soon to explore safely the trauma of early abuse and domestic violence using imagery and materials to express the unconcious and traumatic memory. Led by art psycho-therapist for many years, specialist in trauma and abuse, Juliet Asher, pg.Dip.A.T. (Bacp) 01588 640491.

HEALING WORKSHOPS @ THE TON FARM NEAR HAY ON WYE James Coombes and Val Harris invite you to join them on their Sacred Sound Healing Retreats. These healing retreats, held in a spectacular location 600ft up in the Wye Valley, are for anyone needing to find their way back to a more simple way of being. For further information or to make a booking please contact Val Harris 01497 831289 or visit the website www.thetonfarm.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 Last Monday HEREFORDSHIRE PALESTINE SUPPORT GROUP Usually meet last Monday 7.45 at Friends Meeting House, King St. Hereford. herefordpsc@wyrdweb.com Weds MEDITATION CLASSES IN HEREFORD These practical classes - perfect for beginners show how anyone can use meditation in their daily life to find peace and happiness. Classes are led by Buddhist monk, Kelsang Khechog and consist of guided meditations, some simple explanations on how to practice followed by discussion and refreshments. The Friends Meeting House, 21 King St, Hereford, HR4 9BX. Cost £5 (£3 unwaged), 7.30pm.

For more information and dates call 01384 569956 or visit www. meditatejlc.org. Each class is self-contained, so come along to one, several or all.

First and Third Thursday THE BLEDDFA MEDITATION GROUP The Hall Barn, The Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton, 01547 550377.

Fridays MEDITATION CLASSES IN LUDLOW New for 2012 these meditation classes are suitable for everyone, including beginners. Classes are led by Kadampa teacher Mandy Nicol and include guided meditations and discussion. 1.00 - 2.30pm at the Friends Meeting House, St Mary’s Lane, Ludlow SY8 1DZ, cost £5 (£3 unwaged). For more information call 01384 569956 or visit www.meditatejlc.org . Classes run throughout March with no class on March 2nd, no need to book - just turn up.

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 (Madley/Eaton Bishop) 07817 268689 nixen60@hotmail.com Body. Breath. Mind. Heart.