Broad Sheep September 2019

BROAD sheep september 2019

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The Road Less Travelled

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LOKES love to collect things. Train numbers, matchboxes, Rembrandts, beer labels, Elvis Presley records. In fact, any old shit you care to mention, there is probably a bloke somewhere collecting it. Do women collect stuff as well?

I’m not sure, hang on, I’ll ask. Okay, she says, men have that sort of brain (waves hands about) and women have this sort of brain (waves arms about) and therefore, although women may have large collections of disparate things, they are unlikely to be collecting the number plates of all the buses on the 38 route to Balls Pond Road.

I guess ‘cos I’m not a terribly ‘blokey’ bloke I’ve never really been that good at collecting sets of things. I mean, I did have a stamp collection but only because the boy next door’s dad worked for the Post Office. I did have a couple of really good books of cigarette cards depicting cars of the 1930’s but I messed them up by peeling out the ones I didn’t like.

These days it’s true to say that I do have a lot (number undisclosed) of electric bikes, but they do not represent a collection anymore than Tranter’s Scrapyard is a motor museum. Incidentally, have you ever been to the Llangollen Motor Museum? It’s a delightfully dusty, random collection of bikes and cars in a shed about a mile out of town on the A452 on the other side of the river from the A5.

Go have a look, it’s a hoot.

Anyway, I digress, things are about to change as I have really got my teeth into this collecting business. I am collecting ‘The Road Less Travelled’. No, I’m not talking about M Scott Peck’s 10 million selling self-help book, I’m talking about the forgotten highways and byways of the Broad Sheep area.

The first issue of Broad Sheep in December ‘92 defined the catchment area to be dictated by Presteigne’s location and how far your typical non-drinking chauffeur could reasonably be expected to drive on a wet Wednesday. Over the years it has ebbed and flowed, but these days is most of Herefordshire to a line from Bromyard to Ross. South Shropshire up as far as Church Stretton and a big chunk of Powys reaching to Brecon, Builth, Rhayader, Llanidloes and Newtown. After years of driving round the area delivering the magazine and quite often heading off down various little lanes just to see where they lead to, I think I know the area pretty well, but now I intend to push it to a whole new level. My self-imposed ‘blokey collector’ task is to cycle down every lane in the Broad Sheep area!

Any day when it’s not pissing with rain you can find me poring over O.S. maps 136, 137, 147, 148, 149, 160 and 161. Searching for the missing roads I have never travelled before setting off, after the school run at 3.30pm (when the lanes are full of SUV’s) either on the bike or in the car with the bike in the back (not very eco) to explore some teeny tarmac track.

Those of you who read the editorials in the May and June Broad Sheep will already be aware of my cycling from pub to pub on the quietest roads possible, but this is different. In my quest to go down EVERY lane in the area, I am now prepared to even go down lanes that haven’t got a pub at the end!

Email: info@broadsheep.com Website: www.broadsheep.com

Allow me to mention one of recent finds just so you don’t think I’m a complete bullshitter. Last night, for example, I was cycling from Painscastle to Glascwm, a route I know pretty well when I discovered that if you are coming from Hundred House to Glascwm, instead of following the road down into the valley you hang a left halfway, down there is another lane to Glascwm that runs parallel to the usual road. Judging from the grass down the middle and the general debris on the road, I’d say nobody has been down it since 1958 and the sheep were absolutely gobsmacked to see me. “Hey mate, what the hell do you think you’re doing? This is our road, nobody drives down here except Elwyn just before shearing!”

So, if your domicile is on a very quiet lane in the Broad Sheep area and you have never seen me cycle by, then please email Broad Sheep and let me know where you live.

Before I go, I must mention some upcoming gigs in Presteigne. During September three of my all-time favourite bands will be in town. September 1st is Truckstop Honeymoon with their brilliant witty songs at the Assembly Rooms with Little Rumba supporting. September 6th, it’s the fabulous piano player Dom Pipkin with his band the IKO’s at the brand new Community Barn in Went’s Meadow and then on September 28th it’s the very extraordinary Whiskey Moon Face at the Assembly Rooms.

See, life’s not all bad.

Cover pic: Sam Lee, Bright Field, The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 27 September

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One-to one beekeeping tuition a speciality; Jacob sheep/ Gloucester Old Spots weaners usually available. Phone 01886 884752/07813 276308, or email woodruffbank@ btinternet.com PIANO LESSONS FOR BEGINNERS. Fun, easy, no music reading, chord based. Telephone 01584 831386.

HANCOCK & MONKS MUSIC, 6 Broad Street, Hay-on-Wye. Tel: 01591 610555. Specialists in recorded and printed Classical Music for over 40 years. Huge stock of secondhand CDs, sheet music, scores and books on music. Open daily 10.30am - 4.30pm. Online catalogue at www.hancockandmonksmusic.co.uk TREE PRUNING SERVICES From one branch to an entire orchard. Tel: 01544 260656.

PIANO TUNER AND TECHNICIAN Based in Llanidloes, serving Mid-Wales. Contact Matt 01686 412753 or 07843 440789 or email vicky@mousematt.net LEARN GUITAR (ACOUSTIC OR ELECTRIC) Individual tuition for adults 16 plus, music graduate, professional guitarist. Whatever level, you’ll learn songs or music you enjoy. 07729 059847, 01584 876584, paul.wrightson@gmail.com VIOLINIST & TEACHER - Emma Gardiner.

Technique is your tool for creative expression! emmagardinerviolin@gmail.com 077305 71882.

CHAIR REPAIR CENTRE. Woodwork, parts turned or made. Chair caning. Contact Paul Richards, 01544 209140. paulrichardsft@gmail.com

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JAZZ PIANO TUITION A specially created course for beginners through to intermediate level students.

Also coaching for Associated Board jazz exams.

Presteigne/Knighton, but happy to travel. Simon Deeley, 07890 303681. simon.deeley@aol.com PIANO LESSONS. Lavinia O’Meagher, LRAM, has been a senior tutor at the Music Department of the City Literary Institute in London, and had long experience of teaching adult amateurs of all grades, from beginners to postgraduate students and professionals. She has given recitals for many years. She is a performing and teaching member of the Incorporated Society of Musicians.

01547 510 355. laviniaomeagher@gmail.com WANTED URGENTLY VINTAGE CLOTHING for male/ female, plus accessories including jewellery, shoes, etc.

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

Teagowns and Textiles. annies.30@hotmail.com VIOLIN/VIOLA LESSONS All styles, all ages, beginners to advanced. Help with composition, theory, aural training. Accompaniment also offered. Ring Tony on 01544 321925 or visit his website: http://camelmusic.co.uk for a CV and more information.

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

John Hymas 07969 440183.

PRESTEIGNE POP CHOIR Every Thursday.

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

Anne 01544 267997.

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

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OME good news at last amid the encircling gloom. Since the scrapping of the Jeremy Kyle Show, the human lab animals of Love Island are to receive extra psychological support for any mental damage sustained while parading their lovely orange physiques and personal neuroses before an audience of millions. And the word is that with the compassionate focus on mental health that characterises the kindly government of B Johnson, this counselling and psychological support is to be extended to other forms of broadcasting quizzes, discussions, interviews, all that wounding and damaging stuff - and enshrined in law.

Quizzes have long been a bit tough. Take University Challenge.

Paxman: Your starter for ten. What is the name of the Prime Minister?

Bzzzzt. Mystery voice: St Olaf’s, Hammerfest, Purvis.

Purvis: Er.... Piers Morgan?

Paxman (curls lip): Begone, oaf, to the Dungeons of the Ignorant, where I hope you can find a rat stupid enough to gnaw you.

St Olaf’s Hammerfest, Purvis: (whimper) Under the new dispensation it will be different. The starter for ten will be the same, as will the ludicrous answer. Paxman, though, will issue a sugary smile, and say, ‘Jolly well done for finding the buzzer, Purvis.

Now, a clue. Rhymes with Morris?’

Purvis: Horace?

Paxman: Perhaps one day you will learn to tie your own shoelaces, whoops, jolly bad luck, over to St Dogbert’s Penzance?

Purvis: Counsel me!

(Stretcher-bearers arrive. Tranquillisers are injected, and Ofcom bans University Challenge for animal cruelty, transpotting, etc.)

In time the consequences of reality TV psychotrauma will be felt far beyond mere quizzes. National frustration has long been building up against the Today programme on Radio 4. A sample from a recent John Humphries interview is a case in point.

Humphries: So, Prime Minister, you are happy to take us out of the EU with No Deal?

PM (for it is he): Spurble. Fiat lux. Look here John Humphries: Come on, come on, come on.

PM: Arma virumque cano, jolly good Humphries: Answer the question, please.

PM: Eheu fugaces, if you would just let me Humphries: Come on, come on, come on, etc etc etc etc.

Under the new dispensation, it will be Humphries: So, Prime Minister, etc etc etc

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PM: Spurble, fiat lux, of jolly course we jolly well will, a deal is a deal, brexit means exit, do or die, dicendum est quae sint duris agrestibus arma.

Humphries: Thank you very much Prime Minister, I know the listeners will be much enlightened. But PM: Did you say ‘but’?

Humphries: Only in passing.

PM: Pater noster qui es in caelis, I am black affronted.

Send for Ofcom, counselling (emits crocodile tears) you are so unfair.

Humphries: Sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry. (But it is too late.

He is sooooo suspended. Storm-troopers arrive, give injections all round, strap Humphries to plank and bear him away).

The odds are that sooner or later this will boomerang. After all, political interviewers are human, and have feelings of their own, and should not be immune from trigger warnings. Imagine Foreign Secretary Raab on Today.

Humphries: Well, Foreign Secretary, it is really a privilege to have you on the programme, and can you tell the listeners exactly how you plan to avert open conflict with the Iranian Revolutionary Guard?

Raab (gnashing teeth): A typical squib from a tool of the Guardian-reading liberal establishment. We and our American friend Matthew Bolton will leave no stone unturned in scotching this wicked snake in its stable, and to suggest otherwise is pitiful weak-kneed Remoaner gobbledygook - hey! Who are these operatives in black?

Humphries (through a mist of tears): It is Ofcom counsellors because you are being beastly to me and now they are going to give us both an injection.

Raab: But democracy.... zzzzzzzz.

The process is as inevitable as the following of night by day. There is only one hope. People watch Love Island and other programmes produced by prurient, greed-crazed hypocrites because audiences like seeing orange people being beastly to each other.

If the shrinks get involved and everyone makes nice, the advertising revenue will plummet. So in the end we are safe, and so are Paxman, Humphries and what currently passes for democracy. Phew!

Llywelyn Hadydd ap Twhir

art h.Art - Herefordshire Art Week 7 - 15 September Free access to 400 artists and designer makers at 111 venues including studios, galleries and group exhibtions. FREE guides with pull-out maps can be picked up from tourist outlets. Or download from www.h-art.org.uk

POWYS Sidney Nolan Trust, The Rodd, Presteigne LD8 2LL 01544 260149 Until 29 Sept ‘The Rodd: It’s Landscape, Architecture and People’.

An exhibition in the former Grade II home of Sir Sidney and Lady Nolan.

4 - 29 Sept Border Country.

BETH FLETCHER, LOIS HOPWOOD, CIARA LEWIS, DANIEL CRAWSHAW - paintings. TONY HALL - ceramics.

Until 30 Aug ‘Such is Life’. Nolan and the Kelly myth print exhibition.

Open Wed-Fri 11am-4.30pm, Sat, Sun & Bank Holiday Mon 12pm-4.30pm. Closed Mon/Tues.

Adults £5, gift aid £5.50, concessions £2.50, £2.75 gift aid, F/T students £2.50, under 16s free.

St Michael’s Church, Discoed, Presteigne LD8 2NW 01547 560813 7 - 15 Sept SHELAGH POPHAM, KATHLEEN PACKWOOD, ALEX ORGILL, SEREN BELL, SUSANNAH ROYALE LESTER, VIVIENNE LUXTON, VERONICA GUEST, MARIETTE VOKE, RUTH KIRKBY - paintings. POLLY JAMES - pencil drawings.

NIGEL LAMBERT, CORINNA KENYON-WADE, CLARE CONRAD ceramics. CLAIR MURPHY - baskets.

DAVID PACKWOOD - willow structures. 11am-5pm.

The Old School, Whitton, Knighton, LD7 1SW 07977 715423 7 Sept Artists and Makers Fair.

7 - 15 Sept ROSAMUND BLACK. An exploration of colour and texture, in natural dyes on textiles and paper, with silver and semi-precious stone jewellery. Open 11am-5pm.

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3 Short Bridge St, Llanidloes SY18 6AD 07484 763507 Open all year ‘Art by Osian’.

OSIAN GWENT. A working studio and gallery of contemporary, modern and expressive art by Welsh artist.

Open Mon-Sat 9am-5pm.

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

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

Chapel on the Green, Glasbury HR3 5LJ 01497 842915 www.chapelonthegreen.co.uk Until 5 Oct ‘Tivoli Fish Bar’. Drawings, video and large sculpture. SUSAN ADAMS - painting, sculpture and drawings. Sat 11am-5pm.

Celf o Gwmpas, Centre Celf, Tremont Rd, Llandrindod Wells LD1 5EB 01597 822777 5 Sept - 17 Oct ‘Discovering’. CELF o GWMPAS ARTISTS NETWORK 3rd annual exhibition. Open varies Mon-Thurs, phone to check.

Court Cupboard Gallery, New Court Farm, Llantillio Pertholey, Abergavenny NP7 8AU 01873 852011 Until 13 Sept JAN BEENY - ceramic animals. CHRISTOBEL GILBERT textile and paint.

14 Sept - 21 Nov BERYL MORGANS - glass. ROB MEREDITH - paintings.

10.30am-4pm daily.

Erwood Station Gallery, Llandeilo Graban, Builth Wells, LD2 3SJ 01982 560674 Sept A constantly changing mix of materials and styles occupying over 2000 square feet. Complimented by paintings and sculpture, plus seasonal exhibitions. Open daily 10.30am-5pm.

The School House Gallery, The Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton, LD7 1PA 01547 550377 Until 15 Sept ‘Parallel Visions’. A unique and compelling mixed media show by JANE FARRINGTON & LESLEY WOOTON. Until 30 Sept ‘Orchard Exhibition’. Out of the Wood sculptures by fourteen artists. Sat & Sun, 11am-5pm and Fri & Mon on Bank Holidays.

Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, near Newtown 01686 688369 Sept ‘Summer Exhibition’. Four important male painters currently working in Wales: ROBERT MacDONALD, JOHN SMOUT, KARL SYLVESTER & JESSE WADE. From 8 Sept THE PICTUREMAKERS group exhibition.

All summer ‘Celebration of Sculpture’. Indoor and outdoor exhibition, works by members of SCULPTURE CYMRU, JOHN PADDISON, PAM GORDON, HAYLEY PARFITT, ALISON FINNIESTON. Thurs-Sun 11am-4pm.

Knighton Fine Art, 2 Broad Street, Knighton 01547 528052 www.knightonfineart.co.uk knightonfineart@btinternet.com Sept ‘Abstract Ideas’. JAMES CAMPBELL, ROY TURNER DURRANT, RAE HARRISON, KATHY HEINZELMANN, KEVAN HOPSON, MAGGIE JONES, CIARA LEWIS, LYNNE RIDING, ANTHEA STILWELL, KEITH VAUGHAN. C20 & C21st British Art, Crafts and Greetings Cards British art, crafts and greeting cards. Wed-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-1pm.

Found Gallery, 1 Bulwark, Brecon LD3 7LB 07736 062849 www.foundgallery.co.uk Until 22 Sept ‘Jazz Finds’. JOHN BULMER & MAX FARRAR photographs. LIZ LAWRENCE ceramics. IAN RYLATT - pottery.

NINA LAZAROU - wire worked sculptures. ALAN ROSS & FREDERICK ANDREWS - metal designs.

26 Sept - 10 Nov ‘Found in the Garden’. ALEX HIRTZEL & RAE GERVIS - paintings. KATE KATO paper sculptures. MARIANA PAVLOVA - ceramics. MARGARET BRAMPTON - pottery, EMMA BEVAN - felted birds.

JOSEPHINE GOMERSALL - jewellery.

MANDY COATES - basketware.

SI MEIKLEJOHN - metal sculpture.

Felting workshops and talk programme. Tues-Sun 10am-5pm.

The River Cafe, Glasbury Bridge, Glasbury HR3 5NP 01497 847007 7 - 15 Sept ALICE STRAKER Original food paintings in watercolours, acrylics, oils, palette knives and brushes. Open Sun-Tues 8.30am4pm, Wed-Sat 10.30am-10pm.

Alex Allpress Pottery School & Gallery, Lion Studio, Main St, Newbridge-on-Wye LD1 6LN 01982 552854 www.alexallpress.co.uk Until 1 Sept ‘New Work 2019’.

ALEX ALLPRESS - ceramics.

Open Thurs-Sat 10am-4pm.

Minerva Arts Centre, Llanidloes 01686 413467 Until 14 Sept ‘Silver Threads’.

Quilt Association 25th anniversary exhibition. 10.30am-4.30pm daily.

14 - 28 Sept ‘Vintage Style’. An autumn sale, exhibition of textiles, clothes, china and ephemera from yesteryears.

12 Oct All Wales Event. Weavers, spinners and dyers.

Tom Magal, Ash Grove, Westhide, Hereford

Jenny Jones, Old Chapel Gallery, Pembridge

Gordon Crosby, Aardvark Books, Brampton Bryan

Chris Williams, Apple Store Gallery, Hereford

Richard Gilbert, Hereford Museum & Art Gallery

The Hay Makers, St John’s Place, Hay-on-Wye HR3 5BN 01497 820556 Until 15 Sept Summer exhibition.

KATE WELTON & JO BOSLEYceramics. TONY MERCER - wood.

HELEN SHERE - jewellery. ANN DONNELLY - glass birds.

16 Sept - 10 Nov Autumn exhibition.

RICHARD SHIMELL - prints. SUE DUNNE & KAREN McPHAIL ceramics. CHARLIE HIGH - jewellery.

ANNIE RIE - stained glass. Mon-Sat 10.30am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm.

Lion Street Gallery, 6 Lion St, Hay-on-Wye HR3 5AA 01497 822900 Sept Showcasing some of the very best artists from Wales and the Borders. Open 10.30am-5pm daily except Tues, Sun 11.30am-4pm.

Newtown Textile Museum, 5-7 Commercial St, Newtown, SY16 2BL 01686 622024 www.newtowntextilemuseum.co.uk Sept ‘Designed for Liberty’. From the 1980’s an exhibition of fashion, fabric and photographs. Open Tues, Thurs & Fri 12-4pm, Sat 10.30am-4pm and Bank Holiday Mondays 12-4pm. Free.

Andrew Lamont Gallery, Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, Canal Wharf, Brecon 01874 611622 1 Sept ‘And All The Jazz’. ANDREW MORTON & BRECON JAZZ CLUB. Eclectic paintings and photographs from the 2018 Brecon Jazz Festival concerts.

5 - 15 Sept ‘Prom Art’. A selection of work by local children in response to the PromArt competition.

19 Sept - 17 Nov ‘Celebration of Contemporary Welsh Painting’.

The work of 37 artists in six venues.

Artists include PIP WOOLF, KATE BELL, SUE HILEY HARRIS, JENNIFER ALLAN, LUCY CORBETT, ROBERT MacDONALD, LEE WRIGHT, MEIRION JONES & PHILLIP ROSS. Open theatre times.

The Table, 43 Lion St, Hay-on-Wye 01497 822802 www.thetablehay.com 7 - 21 Sept SIMON DORRELL paintings. AMANDA BANHAM Raku fired houses. Open daily throughout h.Art. 5 - 26 Oct DAN BACKHOUSE. Open Thurs-Sat 10am-4pm.

Cheese & Butter Market, Hay-on-Wye 07866 843538 Every Fri & Sat Flea & Vintage Market.

Vintage clothing, bric a brac, antiques and jewellery. Open 9am-5pm.

25 & 26 Aug Bank Holiday vintage and crafts. Open 10am-4pm.

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Andrew Logan Museum of Sculpture, Berriew, SY21 8PJ 01686 640689 Sept ‘ALMoS’. Sculpture, jewellery, original costumes and memorabilia.

Open Sat, Sun and Bank Holiday, 12-4pm, £3 adults, £1.50 students.

The Workhouse Studio, Presteigne Industrial Estate 01544 267864 7 - 15 Sept SARA BAMFORD - welded steel figurative sculpture.

Sept Rare antique carpets and kilims.

Plus locally made pottery, art materials, textiles, haberdashery, jewellery, cards and gifts. Cafe. Mon-Sat 10am-4pm.

The Drawing Room, 10 High Town, Hay-on-Wye HR3 5AE gallery@thedrawingroomathay.uk 20 - 29 Sept SUE HILEY HARRIS. Open Thurs-Sat 10.30am-4pm, Sun 11am-3pm.

Rhayader Museum & Gallery, CARAD, East St, Rhayader, LD6 5ER 01597 810561 Until 3 Aug BORTH ARTS GROUP. Until 14 Sept ‘Rhayader By Nature’.

An inspiring selection of photographs, wildlife models, textiles, paintings.

21 Sept - 19 Oct QUILTER’S GUILD. Tues-Fri 10am-4pm, Sats 10am-12pm.

Museum of Modern Art, Tabernacle, Heol Penrallt, Machynlleth SY20 8AJ 01654 703355 info@moma.machynlleth.org.uk Until 5 Sept Tabernacle Art Competition, theme ‘History’.

Until 14 Sept ‘People, Posters, Places’. AG CAIN - modern retro posters and paintings.

Until 14 Sept ‘Hansel & Gretel’.

CLIVE HICKS-JENKINS. 14 Sept - 23 Nov ROGER CECIL. Open Mon-Sat 10am-4pm.

Oriel Davies Gallery, Newtown 01686 625041 Until 11 Sept ‘Twist’ CECILE JOHNSON SOLIZ - drawing and sculpture.

Until 22 Sept MARION ELLIOTT. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm.

HEREFORDSHIRE Ash Grove, Westhide, Hereford HR1 3RL 07768 831251 7 - 15 Sept ‘Sawdust and Splashes’.

TOM MAGAL. Joiner by day and painter by night. Original and affordable abstract wall art and bespoke furniture created with sustainable native British hardwoods.

A relaxed setting with plenty of parking; warm up by the wood burning stove and views overlooking the hills; teas, coffee and something a little stronger; affordable original artworks. 11am-5pm.

The Glebe, Westhide, Hereford, HR1 3RQ 01432 850615 7 - 15 Sept CAROLYN SPILLER & ROBIN PEERS - watercolours.

RACHEL FENTON - decorated ceramics. Open 11am-5pm.

De Koffie Pot, Bridge St, Hereford HR4 9DG 01432 357753 8 - 12 Sept ANDREW WILLIAMS pinhole photography. Open Mon-Thurs & Sun, 9am-11pm, Fri & Sat 9am-1am.

Brick House, Westhide, Hereford, HR1 3RG 07836 347427 7 - 15 Sept RALPH BARBER - kiln formed and stained glass. Hotpot glass and upcycling of glass.

Open 11am-5pm.

Grange Court, Leominster, HR6 8NL 01568 737980 3 Sept - 8 Oct ‘Arts Meets Science’.

MARCHES SCRIBES - calligraphy exhibition, based, this year on the International Year of the Periodic Table.

Open Mon-Sat 10am-4pm.

Warehouse 701, Fordshill Rd, Rotherwas, Hereford HR2 6NS 01432 375510 7 - 15 Sept A selection of art on display, new and reclaimed items.

Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat & Sun 8am-4pm.

Berrington Press, Cae Brane, Rowlestone, Pontrilas HR2 0DL 01981 241361 7 - 15 Sept Letterpress and paper crafts. Creative letterpress print and paper crafts. Demonstrations and taster workshops of traditional printing, simple book making and origami, as well as displays of printed pieces.

Open 11am-5pm.

The Oxford Arms, Duke St, Kington 21 & 22 Sept KINGTON ART SOCIETY. Open 12-6pm, free entry.

Brunel Workshops, Ashburton Industrial Estate, Ross-on-Wye HR9 7DX www.alitregaskes.com 7 - 15 Sept ALI TREGASKES - etched silver jewellery. SHARON CURTIS prints and papercuts. JOE WINDSOR-WOOD - guitars. (walking distance from town, refreshments and parking). Open daily 11am-5pm.

Mappa Mundi & Chained Library, Hereford Cathedral Until 28 Sept ‘Voices from the Cloisters’. Exploring the Vicars Choral and discovers the different aspects of their domestic lives and religious duties through images and texts from the Cathedral archive. Open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm.

Jennifer Allan, Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon (Glasbury Arts)

Sara Bamford, Workhouse Studio & Cafe, Presteigne

Mortimer History Society exhibition, The Shropshrie Museum & Resource Centre, Ludlow

Simon Dorrell, The Table, Hay-on-Wye

The Forum, 18 Market Square, Tenbury Wells WR15 8EA 01584 810085 www.georginafranklin.co.uk Sept GEORGINA FRANKLIN jewellery. Individual contemporary design. Commissions undertaken.

Trumpet Corner Tearoom & Gallery, Parkhold Cottage, near Ledbury HR8 2RA 01531 670082 7 - 15 Sept ED ELLIOTT & NIK BURNS - sculpture. MIZUKI TAKAHASHI - contemporary jewellery.

KAREN TACEY - ceramics. MARIANA PAVLOVA - kiln-formed glass. LUCIA DAVIES - prints. ANDREW FINDLAY - blacksmith. ALICE GORTON paintings. Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat & Sun 10am-5pm.

Market Hall, Kington 07867 483135 21 Sept Art and Crafts by local designer makers. Paper art, handbags, waistcoats and other textiles, paintings, prints and cards, ironmongery, alpaca products, jewellery, turned wood, ceramics, glassware and more. 9.30am-3pm.

Plus KLEEN Repair Cafe on site.

The Basement, 18 Gloucester Rd, Ross-onWye HR9 5BU email gabydevitt@live.com Sept A mixed exhibition of contemporary textile designers, GABY DEVITT, ABIGAIL BURY & RHIAN WYMAN. Open daily 11am-5pm, during h.Art. Wed-Sat 9.30am-4pm.

Bodenham Parish Hall, HR1 3LB www.leominsterquilters.com 1 Sept ‘Quilts in the Marches’.

LEOMINSTER QUILTERS biennial exhibition. Open 10am-4pm.

Canwood Gallery, Checkley HR1 4NF www.canwoodgallery.com Until 15 Sept NICOLE FARHI & FRIENDS - sculpture and paintings.

Open Tues-Sun 11am-4pm.

Hereford Museum & Art Gallery, Broad St, Hereford 01432 260692 7 Sept - 23 Nov ‘Common Ground: Edgelands, Green Lanes and Forgotten Corners of Herefordshire’.

RICHARD GILBERT. Open Tues-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10.30am-12.30pm.

Tobias James Art & Framing Gallery, St Owen St, Hereford 07760 316959 Sept Works by local and national artists.

Kingsland Church HR6 9QW 7 - 15 Sept SMAAAK presents new work by 24 oustanding local artists.

Paint, print, ceramics, wood, jewellery, fabric, wirework and lighting artworks.

Open 11am-5pm, Fri 14 11am-7.30pm.

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South Chapel, All Saint’s Church, Hereford 01432 370414 2 - 7 Sept GOLDEN VALLEY CRAFT SOCIETY - craft sale.

7 - 15 Sept New Herefordshire artists associated with HCA, SOPHIE DAINTY, JO FERGUSON, MEL GALE, OMAR MAJEED, KAREN MEIKLEJOHN, IAN PENNELL, LIBBY VALE, ELLEY WESTBROOK. 9 - 14 Sept HEREFORD LEISURE PAINTERS. 16 - 21 Sept Indian silks and saris with JAN BISHOP. SIAN THOMAS handmade stained glass.

30 Sept - 5 Oct GOLDEN VALLEY CRAFT SOCIETY. Mon-Sat 9.30am-5.30pm.

Wobage Makers Gallery, Upton Bishop, Ross on Wye HR9 7QP 01989 780495 Sept Contemporary craft work by makers BEN CASSON - furniture and treen. CLYDE HOARE - baskets and willow weaving. CLAIR HODGSON silver, gold and precious stone jewellery. PATIA DAVIS, SHEILA HERRING, ANDREW McGARVA, JEREMY STEWARD, PETRA STEWARD - ceramics. CLARE McGARVA - textiles.

Open Thurs-Sat 10am-5pm.

Lion Gallery, Broad St, Leominster 01568 611898 7 - 29 Sept ‘New Directions’. DANIEL GRIFFITHS, HELEN VINE, ROWAN McGONEGAL & NICOLA HAIGH using new techniques. Sculpture, mixed media, woodblock printmaking and textile printmaking. Alongside contemporary ceramics, paintings, jewellery, prints. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm.

Artistree, Above the Heritage Centre, Church Lane, Ledbury www.artistreegallery.org Sept ARTISTREE, co-operative of local artists, paintings, sculpture, furniture, photographs, ceramics, glass, textile and encaustic work.

Wed-Sun 10.30am-4.30pm. Open 10.30am-5pm daily during h.Art week.

The Courtyard, Hereford 01432 340555 6 Sept - 6 Oct Herefordshire Open and Young Open Exhibition 2019.

Featuring local artists’ work, part of h.Art. Open theatre times.

Gallery 54, 54 High St, Ross-on-Wye 01989 567917 Sept Gallery artists. Thurs-Sat 10am-4pm.

Old Mayor’s Parlour, 23 Church St, Hereford 07790 367497 7 - 15 Sept h.Art prize artists, SUSAN SMITH, LUCY BAXENDALE & AMELIA STRONG. Open 9.30am-5pm.

Weavers Gallery, Church Lane, Ledbury 07881 926661 6 - 15 Sept AMANDA WRIGHT, CHERYL KIRBY, JILL EXELL & LESLEY BRANKIN - textiles and mixed media. Informal demonstrations daily.

Open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm.

16 - 22 Sept HEREFORDSHIRE PAINTING CLUB. Open Tues-Sat 10am-4.30pm, Sun 11am-2pm.

23 - 29 Sept SUE EMBREY paintings.

Blue Ginger Gallery, Cradley, WR13 5NW 01886 880240 www.blue-ginger.com Until 8 Sept TIA LAMBERT landscapes.

Sept Collecting artists’ donated work for annual auction for Acorns Children’s Hospice in Worcester.

‘Small Art for Acorns’.

7 - 15 Sept H.Art. JO DEWAR wirework. JO VERITY - mixed media.

BEN HOMER - wood carving. JANICE WALDRON - jewellery & miniature bears. CAROL JAMES - silver jewellery. JOCELYN PERRY beadwork. CHRIS HARRIS spinning and knitting. MARIE THERESE KING - Batik. HIROMI NAKAJIMA & ANNA MITCHEL ceramics. ANNA CUMMING, PIPPA MEDDING & VALERIE McLEAN paintings. JANE STOCKLEY weaving & textiles. SASHA RAE screen printing.

15 Sept - 6 Oct ‘Small Art For Acorns’ Taking bids both online and in the gallery. Live auction starting 2pm 6 October. Wed-Sun 10am-5pm.

135 Bargates, Leominster HR6 8QS 01568 615079 7 - 15 Sept JENNY CRISP basketmaker. Open 11am-5pm.

Upstairs, Market House, Ross-on-Wye 01989 770776 www.artsinthemarches.co.uk Sept ‘Made In Ross’. ROSIE CALLINAN, CHRIS CHAMPNESS, MYRA FRICKER, CAZ HOLBROOK, ELEANOR KERCHER, JAN MATTHEWS, CLAIRE McKNIGHT, ANNABEL NEILSON, LOUISE PILDITCH, JACKIE POULTNER, MELISSA SAVAGE, NIGEL STREET, FRANCES WARREN, SUSAN WHITE. Art and craft by local artists including sculpture, paintings, mosaics, jewellery, metalwork, woodwork, textiles and much more. Open daily 10am-4pm. 10am-5pm h.Art week.

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

01432 278226 Jewellery, silverware and studio glass by more than 70 designers.

Open Mon - Sat,10am - 5pm.

Made in the Marches Gallery, 12 Church St, Kington, HR5 3AZ 07544 368547 www.madeinthemarches.com 7 - 15 Sept h.Art exhibition and demonstrations.

Sept & Oct ‘Stratifications’. Local artists respond to the idea of strata: Layers of earth, of society and culture, of knowledge or meaning. Featuring PAUL BAINES, ROSAMUND BLACK, GILL DAVIES, ANNE FARRALL DOYLE, REBECCA FINNEY, NANCY FROST, CHARLOTTE GARDINER, KATE KATO, JANE KEAY, CELIA KIBBLEWHITE, PIPPA MEDDINGS, MALCOLM MELLEN, DEE MILLS, DAVE MULLIN, LYDIA NORTHCOTT, WILL ROLLS, ADRIAN SHEIL, HELEN SMITH, ALYS WALL and SHARON YORKE. Beautiful work from local artists and makers, including ceramics, paintings, prints, textiles, wearable art: clothes & jewellery, sculpture, stone, wood, metal and willow, cards and gifts. Commissions and vouchers available. Open Tues–Sat, 10am-5pm.

Leominster Museum, Etnam St, Leominster HR6 8AL 01568 615186 www.leominstermuseum.org.uk Sept ‘Sunday Best including the Unmentionables’. Exhibition from the Victorian era. Open Mon-Sat 10am-4pm, free admission.

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Cup Ceramics Community, Unit 10, Foley Trading Estate, Hereford 07855 868771 7 - 15 Sept A showcase of the diverse range of ceramics produced by the members of this studio space.

Open 10am-8pm.

Apple Store Gallery, Unit 1, Rockfield Road, Hereford, HR1 2UA 01432 263937 Until 21 Sept h.Art exhibition by ASG studio artists featuring MARION CAMPBELL, KATE CULLING, KATE DAWSON & CHRIS WILLIAMS. 9 Oct - 10 Nov CHRIS CURSONS - paintings, drawings and sculpture.

Open Wed-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-1pm. Framing available.

The Print Shed, Madley, Hereford HR2 9JD 07796 673123 7 - 15 Sept h.Art, venue 50. CHERYL HEWITT MA. View of original etching, lino-cuts, woodcuts, monoprints.

Open 10.30am-5pm daily.

Greenstage Gallery at Fresh Art Fair, Ascot Racecourse 01885 490839 19 - 22 Sept PAUL POWIS, BETH RICHARDSON, DOUG EATON, SALLY STAFFORD, PETER KOTKA, IAN COOK RI RSW.

Greenstage Gallery, Hop Pocket, Bishop’s Frome WR6 5BT 01885 490839 Until 1 Sept Summer Show with a mixture of work by gallery artists including CHRIS HOWELLS, KATHRYN SASSALL & BRIAN DENINGTON. 7 - 29 Sept MATT CLARKE - climbing inspired mountain scapes, complimented by a range of new work by gallery artists. Open Thurs-Sun or by appointment.

Old Chapel Gallery, Pembridge 01544 388842 www.oldchapelgallery.co.uk 7 Sept - 31 Oct Autumn exhibition.

JENNY JONES, JEMIMA JAMESON, & JACKIE MORRIS working in oils, acrylics, watercolours and Sumi ink.

7 Sept - 31 Oct ‘Quiet Birds in Circled Flight’. RACHEL WRIGHT, SUZI THOMPSON, HANNAH DUNNE, SHIRLEY VAUVELLE, ROSEMARIE BARR. Throughout the year ‘Shadows on the Grass’. Garden Sculpture exhibition. Unique sculptures in a variety of media by HELEN SINCLAIR, NEIL LOSSOCK, DAVID ENGLAND, PAUL BEARMAN, ANN CAMPBELL, GARY JONES & ANDREW ROACHE. Open 11am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm.

Tues by appointment.

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The Art Shop, Cross St, Abergavenny NP7 5EH 01873 852690 21 & 22 Sept Ceramic Makers’ Market. Featuring JUSTINE ALLISON, HELEN BEARD, LOUISE BROSNAN, CHLOE CHARRINGTON, JENNIFER HALL, TIM LAKE & MICKI SCHLOESSINGK. Open Tues-Sat 9.15am-5pm.

SHROPSHIRE The Shropshire Museum Resource Centre, Ludlow 01584 831654 www.mortimerhistorysociety.org.uk 19 Sept - 31 Dec ‘Sir Henry Sidney and the Ludlow Castle Chapel Heraldic Roll’. The exhibition will show the original Ludlow Heraldic Roll, images of some of those represented on the Roll as well as objects from the Tudor period associated with Ludlow Castle, Sir Henry Sidney or the Council of the Marches. Open during library hours.

Photo Space, 1 Quality Square, Ludlwo SY8 1AR 0330 900 0290 Until 12 Oct ‘I am not a Wedding Photographer’. IAN WELDON photographs capturing the real character of each wedding day, with humour, warmth and affection.

Open Wed-Sat 10.30am-4.30pm.

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Bishop’s Castle Town Hall 01588 630023 Until 7 Sept JUDE WILLERTON & ROB LECKEY. 7 Sept Antiques & Flea Market.

9am-4pm.

14 Sept - 12 Oct FFEISTY FELTERS - textiles.

21 Sept Farmer’s Market and Flea Market for Michaelmas Fair. 9am-till late.

5 Oct Antiques and Flea Market.

9am-4pm.

19 Oct - 14 Nov Art International Group exhibition.

Old Downton Lodge, Downton on the Rock, Ludlow SY8 2HU danyeomans@mac.com Until 25 Nov ‘The Unlikely Sitters’.

An exclusive collection of oil paintings by acclaimed artist DANIEL JAMES YEOMANS. 6 Oct Meet the artist, works unveiled and a select paintings for sale.

FBC Manby Bowdler Gallery, Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury 01743 281281 Sept ‘Van at 20’. An exhibition celebrating 20 years of the Visual Arts Network, showcasing the work of current members.

Open Mon-Sat from 10am.

Aardvark Books, The Bookery, Manor Farm, Brampton Bryan, near Bucknell SY7 0DH 01547 530744 7 - 22 Sept ‘The Art of the Pot’.

Nearly 150 works by the late, great potter, GORDON CROSBY who lived the last years of his life in the Marches. All the works are based on tea bowl shapes and reflect his lifelong interest in Japanese and Korea pottery. Includes works from his exhibition at Gallery Besson.

Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm.

Smithy Studio, Brampton Bryan SY7 0DH 07811 042478 Sept English rustic homewares, fine art and craft. Local makers.

Contemporary turned wood, slipware, Welsh lavender products, textiles, cards and gifts. Thurs - Sat and Bank Holiday Mon 11am-4pm.

Chapel Lawn Village Hall, near Bucknell SY7 0BW 01547 528546 www.redlakevalleyartists.co.uk 20 - 22 Sept REDLAKE VALLEY ARTISTS fourth exhibition. Paintings, drawings, jewellery, stained glass, photographs, wood carving, stone carving, print making, hand-printed books, cards and gifts. Special guest TAMSIN ABBOTT - stained glass work. Open Thurs 19 preview at 7pm, Fri & Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-4pm.

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Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms 01588 676060 Until 7 Oct MARCHES EMBROIDERERS & TEXTILE GROUP. Until 7 Oct RON KELLY photographs.

9 Oct - 18 Nov ‘Arts Meets Science’.

MARCHES SCRIBES - calligraphy exhibition, based, this year on the International Year of the Periodic Table. 10am-5pm.

Beambridge Clubroom, Munslow, near Craven Arms SY7 9HE 01584 873327 12 & 13 Oct CORVEDALE ARTISTS. Annual exhibition of paintings by 15 Shropshire artists. 10am-5pm.

Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery, The Music Hall, Market Square, Shrewsbury SY1 1LG 01743 258881 Until 3 Nov ‘Drawn of the Dead’.

The comic art of CHARLIE ADLARD. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm.

Twenty Twenty Gallery, 4 Quality Square, Ludlow 01584 875363 Until 14 Sept ‘St Ives and Beyond: A Personal View’. RICHARD SELBY, director of The Redfern Gallery.

21 Sept - 26 Oct ‘A Sense of Place’.

MELISSA SCOTT MILLER, ANN McCAY, SAM TRAVERS, DAVID RHYS JONES, MATTHEW WOOD, CLAIRE SCOTT, VERITY HOWARD, DEINIOL WILLIAMS. Open Tues-Sat 10am-5pm.

Art & Craft Workshops Single, dated listings are free.

Ongoing workshops, £40 per year.

QUILTING WORKSHOPS Available at Hay on Wye, Hereford + Ledbury. All levels taught. Beginners welcome. Small groups. Expert tuition. Contact Jacqueline on 01981 501043.

Bee-spokequilts@hotmail.com

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ALEX ALLPRESS POTTERY SCHOOL - POTTERY WORKSHOPS Newbridge on Wye, Mid Wales. Courses/workshop throughout the year. New for 2019 Summer Residential Courses, 2-3-4 days in house adjacent to pottery. Throwing, Hand building, glazing, kiln firing and much more. Clay and equipment and your own wheel included. For more details 01982 552854 / alexallpressceramics@gmail.com / alexallpress. co.uk

GINN’S CREATIVE WORKSHOPS Discover your creative potential at one of my workshops covering, Art, Textiles and Sewing Techniques, catering for the experienced and inexperienced. Flexible dates to suit you. Guided by Ginn with over 30 years in teaching art & design.

01432 760961.

CREATIVE BREAKS Learn a new skill and explore your creativity with experienced tutors, all based in beautiful countryside with outstanding views and local produce.

We offer a wide range of courses throughout the year:- Basketmaking, Enamelled Jewellery, Felt-making, Glass Fusing, Hand Block Printing, Hedgerow Medicine, Mosaics, Painting, Pastels, Photography, Plant Dyeing, Spinning and Weaving, Rag Rug Making, Sewing, Stained Glass, Stonecarving, Woodblock printing, Drawing, Creative Writing, Quilting and Upholstery. For full details visit www.creativebreaks.co.uk Make it yourself - take it home treasure it – or give it with pride!

STONE CARVING WORKSHOPS Monthly in Llangarron. HR9 6PH. Lead by Glenn Morris, experienced trainer and sculptor. Suitable for beginners and those with some experience. Full tuition and guidance tools, safety equipment and homemade refreshments. Contact Frances@ artsinthemarches.co.uk or call 01989 770776.

September TRUMPET CORNER WORKSHOPS Mons - Knit, Stitch & Natter Group, 1-4pm, £2. Weds - Knit and Craft Group, 10am-1pm, £2.

Weds - General silver classes, 10am-12.30pm, £125 for block of 5 classes. Sat monthly - General silver classes, 10am-12.30pm, £40.

Trumpet Corner Tea Room & Gallery, near Ledbury, 01531 670082.

September MID WALES ARTS CENTRE WORKSHOPS 21 - 22 Sept - Slab built ceramic and sculpture workshop with Alison Finnieston, limited numbers, please book, 10am-4pm. Pottery sessions.

Every week - 1-1 pottery tutorials on throwing. Wed - Pottery & Ceramic Sculpture Club for all ages and abilities, 7-9pm. Thurs Adult Pottery & Ceramic Sculpture Club, all abilities, 2-4pm. Thurs - Children’s Pottery & Ceramic Sculpture Club, all abilities, 5-6.30pm. First Sat - Family session, 2-4pm. Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, 07970 671819.

THE ARTHOUSE STUDIO Creative workshops including lino printing, glass fusing, jewellery making, fabric printing, traditional glass painting, stained glass. The Art House Studio, Weobley, 07467 941208, www.thearthousestudio. co.uk September EASTNOR POTTERY Introduction to the Potter’s wheel for families, couples and individuals during Sept. Tues-Sat 10am-4pm.

Make a pot on the potter’s wheel for as little as £30 inclusive of materials and firing. Excellent & creative indoor activity. Potter’s wheel courses 7 & 8, 14, 21 September. Spend the weekend or day relaxing and creating pots on the potter’s wheel. £280 w/e £150 day. Includes materials, refreshments and lunch. Simply email admin@eastnorpottery.co.uk or tel 01531 633886 to book a session.

September SIDNEY NOLAN WORKSHOPS 7 Sept - Drawing. Open to participants at all levels of drawing experience, or with none at all.

10am-4pm, £50. 21 Sept Mono-Print. This workshop provides the opportunity to experiment with spontaneous and expressive qualities of mark-making through the printmaking method of monoprint. 10am-4pm, £50. 27 Sept - CF 106 Narratives in Art. A tutorial based art coursed designed to develop a body of artwork, taught by Alison Pierse, 10am-2pm, £110, early bird discount applies. (www.lifelonglearning.wales) Sidney Nolan Trust, The Rodd, Presteigne, 01544 260149, www.sidneynolantrust.org September CLASSES AT THE OLD SCHOOL, WHITTON Introduction to Welsh quilting followed by a six week afternoon or evening class learning to work one technique each week.

Forthcoming classes, furniture restoration and upholstery, rag rug, Kantha and Boro stitching (quilting traditions from India and Japan).

Details 01547 550155 or www.radnorshireartsandcraftsfoundation.org September THE GLOBE, HAY-ON- WYE WORKSHOPS Every Sunday - Lego Club, 11am, free. Every Tuesday - Chess Club, 4.15pm, free, contact Drew on 07714 767779. One Tuesday a month - Globemakers - an informal craft group, 7.30pm, further details contact corin@lordburgess.co.uk The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 01497 821762.

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ARTISTS & MAKERS FAIR SatURDAY 7th SEPTEMBER

TO COINCIDE WITH h.Art THIS MONTH’S FAIR WILL BE HELD AT

THE OLD SCHOOL, WHITTON LD7 1NP MUSEUM AND GALLERY ALSO OPEN ENQUIRIES 01544 260777

GEORGINA FRANKLIN Jewellery Individual Contemporary Design Commissions undertaken

Please see website for studio opening times.

www.georginafranklin.co.uk

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

Phone 01584 810085

The Lion Gallery 15b Broad Street Leominster

showing quality contemporary British Art and Craft 10am-5pm, Monday - Saturday Tel: 01568 611898 www.liongallery.co.uk info@liongallery.co.uk

SMAAAK presents

September 7th -15th St Michael’s and All Angels, Kingsland Over 20 artists, sculptors and craftspeople, displaying a range of paint, print, ceramics, wood, jewellery, fabric, wirework and lighting artworks in what is one of the most popular venues for Herefordshire’s Art week festival, our Parish Church. This year we have also invited a number of very talented young artists to exhibit their work, often for the very first time. Last year over 1,500 people came, viewed and often bought during the 8 days of h.Art. Entry is free.

Open daily, 11am-5pm, Friday 14th Sept 11am-7.30pm.

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September SHREWSBURY MUSEUM & ART GALLERY WORKSHOPS 16 Sept - 21 Oct for 6 Mondays, 10am-1pm, A History of Gardens with Advolly Richmond and Jill Francis.

Every Friday (term time only) - Mini Mammoths, 10am-11.30am. Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery, 01743 258881.

September THE HIVE, BELMONT WORKSHOPS Fri 13, 20 & 27 Sept - Buzzy Beats! Creative, music filled journey with Mary Keith for Under 5s. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 01743 234970.

September CARAD WORKSHOPS 11 & 18 Sept - Making Baby Dragons, 10.30am-1.30pm, please book, free. Most Wed mornings - CARAD Maker’s Group. CARAD, Rhayader Museum & Gallery, 01597 810561, www.carad.org.uk September ASSEMBLY ROOMS WORKSHOPS Twice monthly, Tues, Oscars, 7.30pm, Ludlow Photographic Club, 01584 879180. First Thurs, Studio, 7.30pm, Ludlow Arts Society, talks and demonstrations, 01584 831458. Fri, Studio, 10am-4pm, Life and Portrait Workshop, contact Chris Bean, 01584 841668.

Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 01584 878141.

September DE KOFFIE POT ARTS & CRAFTS 3, 10, 17, 24 Sept - Drink & Draw Life Drawing, 7-9.30pm. 19 Sept - Resin Art Workshop with Claire Phillips, 12-2pm. 19 Sept - Drawing Club, 7.30pm-10pm.

De Koffie Pot (upstairs), Bridge St, Hereford, 01432 357753 enquiries@herefordleftbank.com September LOUDWATER STUDIO WORKSHOPS 2nd and 4th Fridays - Sewing for Pleasure, 10.30am1.30pm, £15. Group Activities for Disabled Adults: 2nd & 4th Tuesday each month - Tuesday Creative, 10.30am-12.30pm, £10. 2nd & 4th Wednesday each month - Craft ‘n’ Sew, 1.30pm-3.30pm, £10. Loudwater Studio, Bromfield Rd, Ludlow, 01584 877272. www.loudwaterstudio.org.uk September COURTYARD WORKSHOPS Pre-Activity Events from 10.30am: Sat 7 Sept - The Angry Birds Movie 2, £7-£3. Sat 14 Sept - The Art of Racing in the Rain film, £7-£3. Sat 21 Sept - Alice in Wonderland: Make the Queen of Hearts’ red card guards, £7.50. Thurs - Life Drawing, 10am-1pm, £7.

Tues - Playing Together, bringing older people and pre-school age together. Dementia friendly.

The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.

September & October COURSES AT THE PRINT SHED 21 Sept - Monoprint. 17 Oct - Drypoint Print.

19 Oct - Introduction to Linocut. Details and more courses, 07796 673123, theprintshed.net Enquire about access to studio print making facilities.

KINGTON ART SOCIETY Arts & Crafts

Oxford Arms, Duke St, Kington FREE ENTRY

Sat 21st & Sun 22nd September

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12 noon to 6pm

September & October MARCHES SCRIBES CALLIGRAPHY GROUP 21 Sept - Kaliph Script, a chance to learn an unusual script with Kathy Sedar. 12 Oct - The Lettering of Hermann Kilian, learn these interesting capital letters with Ann Mason. Workshops held at Monkland Village Hall, 10am-4pm, £21 or £18 for members, 01544 327547.

October WORKSHOPS AT MINERVA 7 & 8 Oct - ‘Botanical Books with Alice Fox. Explore techniques for marking paper using plant material. £80, materials at a cost of £5. Minerva Arts Centre, Llanidloes, www.quilt.org.uk, email quilts@quilt.org.uk September STONE CARVING WORKSHOPS With Lottie O’Leary. 28 & 29 September weekend workshops, £170. Plus every Tuesdays, 10am-2pm, £30 + cost of stone. Upper House, Knucklas, near Knighton, 01547 528792, oleary.lottie@gmail.com September & October WORKSHOPS NEAR SHREWSBURY 7 Sept - Breathing, Seeing, Drawing! Meditations, creative materials, inspiring handouts, refreshments.

12 & 13 Oct - Make A Home Shrine. Meditations, 3-D & 2-D creative materials, handouts, refreshments, near Shrewsbury, booking essential, www.wayofcreativity.org Starting Tues 3 September LEARN TO CROCHET With Victoria Gregory. 8 week course. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7-8pm, £64, 01982 552555.

Starting Mon 23 September - Mon 7 October & 4 - 18 November DRAWING EVERY DAY With Val Meredith. the six-week course will include a series of short technical exercises, longer intense drawing, discussions. The course is in two blocks of 3 weekly sessions. Maximum of 10 places available.

Gwernyfed High School, 5pm, £95/£98, price includes basic drawing pads and pencils. Glasbury Arts, 07583 544110, www.glasburyarts.co.uk Sat 28 September A GARDEN IN STITCH A one day embroidery workshop with Ekta Kaul. Suitable for absolute beginners as well as those who are more experienced. Upstairs at The Chapel, Market St, Abergavenny, 10am-4pm, £85 includes lunch, all refreshments and some materials, 01873 852690.

Sat 28 September AARDMAN ANIMATIONS STORYBOARDING WORKSHOP Learn the basics with tips and tricks on how to draw our world famous characters. Create your own storyboard and learn how to turn pencil drawings into an animatic.

For ages 8+. Children under 11 must be accompanied by an adult who will not be required to buy an additional ticket. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 11am, 1.30pm & 4pm, £15, 01600 719401.

Closing date 31 October KINGTON WALKS PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION Open to all who take part in the walks, up to three photographs may be entered. Entries will be displayed on the website and the winner will receive a Kington Walks 2020 calendar. Details www.kingtonwalks.org Monday LIFE DRAWING Hardwicke Village Hall, 10am-4pm, £9 half a day; £13 all day. More information: 01497 831550.

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

07796 673123

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cinema MARIANNE & LEONARD: WORDS OF LOVE (12A) You either love Leonard Cohen’s music or you don’t and after a brief flirtation with his gloomy bedsitter soundtrack in the late ‘60s (when of course I lived in a bedsit), I joined the latter camp.

H o w e v e r I remained intrigued by his appeal to even quite musically discerning friends who also claimed to love his (gloomy) poetry and hoped this biopic by noted documentarian Nick Broomfield might illuminate my darkness. As per its title, it’s about the enduring relationship between Cohen and his lover/muse, the titular (So Long) Marianne Ihlen who became besotted with him when they lived on a wildly hedonistic Greek island. Amateur and news footage, interviews and photos do indeed reveal the true Cohen but as a hugely selfobsessed, depressive drug fiend with Ms. Ihlen his naïve accomplice and for all that it’s a riveting watch with a great soundtrack… if you’re a Cohen lover.

All reviews by Mark Williams

ALL SAINTS CHURCH, HFD

CONQUEST, BROMYARD

11 Oct CAROUSEL: A HEREFORDSHIRE LIFE THROUGH A LENS All Saints Church, Hereford, supper and bar 6pm, film from 7.30pm, £15, book online www.cafeatallsaints.co.uk

6 Sept THE KEEPER (15) 20 Sept FISHERMAN’S FRIENDS (12A) 21 Sept SOMETIMES ALWAYS NEVER (12A) Conquest Theatre, Tenbury Rd, Bromyard. Details 01885 488575

ASSEMBLY ROOMS, LUDLOW 6 & 7 Sept AMAZING GRACE (U) 6 - 8 Sept BEL CANTO (15) 8 Sept MISSING LINK (PG) 10 Sept LADYKILLERS (U) Dementia friendly 13 Sept 3 FACES (15) 15 Sept WONDER PARK (PG) 15 Sept STYX (12A) 20 & 21 Sept TOLKIEN (12A) 20 & 21 Sept THE SISTERS BROTHERS (15) 22 Sept DUMBO (PG) 27 Sept GLORIA BELL (15) Details Assembly Rooms, Ludlow 01584 878141

BISHOP’S CASTLE FILM SOC 11 Sept LEAVE NO TRACE 25 Sept SHOPLIFTERS 9 Oct HAPPY AS LAZZARO All films at the Three Tuns, Bishop’s Castle, 8pm, £40 members, £5 guests, 01588 680445

BRECON FILM SOCIETY 9 Sept SHAKESPEARE WALLAH 7 Oct SHOPLIFTERS Doors open 7.15pm for 7.30pm start.

Brecon Coliseum Cinema, Wheat St, Brecon. Membership enquiries 01874 623166

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COURTYARD, HEREFORD 2 & 5 Sept SPEED IS MY NEED (12A) 2 - 10 Sept SOMETIMES, ALWAYS, NEVER (12A) 2 & 5 Sept MIDSOMMAR (18) 2 - 12 Sept PAVAROTTI (12A) 3 & 5 Sept FIVE SEASONS: THE GARDENS OF PIET OUDOLF (U) 3 Sept DRIVING MISS DAISY (U) Dementia friendly screening 6 - 25 Sept BLINDED BY THE LIGHT (12A) 6 & 7 Sept THE ANGRY BIRDS MOVIE 2 (U) 7 & 10 Sept PULP FICTION (18) 11 - 21 Sept MARIANNE & LEONARD: WORDS OF LOVE (12A) 13 - 27 Sept THE CURRENT WAR (12A) 13 - 30 Sept ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD (18) 14 - 19 Sept THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN (PG) 17 - 24 Sept WE THE ANIMALS (15) 20 - 25 Sept THE SHINY SHRIMPS (LES CREVETTES PAILETEES) (ctbc) 27 & 30 Sept THE MUSTANG (15) 27 & 30 Sept PAIN & GLORY (DOLOR Y GLORIA) (15) The Courtyard Theatre, Edgar St, Hereford 01432 340555

DE KOFFIE POT, HEREFORD 11 Sept WOMEN WITHOUT MEN 7.30pm, De Koffie Pot, Bridge St, Hereford, 01432 357753 enquiries@herefordleftbank.com

2 Sept BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY (12A) Church Stretton School 01694 724330 4 Sept FISHERMAN’S FRIENDS (12A) Cardington VH 01694 771295 5 Sept FISHERMAN’S FRIENDS (12A) Brilley VH 01544 327227 6 Sept DUMPED (LARGUESS) Colwall VH 01684 540926 6 Sept FISHERMAN’S FRIENDS (12A) Staunton-on-Wye VH 01981 501031 6 Sept THEIR FINEST (12) Fownhope New Memorial Hall 01432 860717 7 Sept TRUE GRIT (2010) (15) Priest Weston VH 07753 659981 7 Sept THE WHITE CROW (12A) Playhouse Cinema, Community Centre, Leominster 01568 616460 9 Sept FISHERMAN’S FRIENDS (12A) Welshpool Assembly Room 01938 552043 9 Sept BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY (12A) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911 10 Sept WONDER (PG) SpArC, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630321 10 Sept FISHERMAN’S FRIENDS (12A) St Mary’s Church Hall, Ross-on-Wye 01989 568705 11 Sept BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY (12A) Leintwardine Community Centre 01547 540169 12 Sept FISHERMAN’S FRIENDS (12A) Much Birch Community Hall 01981 540097 13 Sept MAMMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN (PG) Bodenham Parish Hall 01568 797932 13 Sept FISHERMAN’S FRIENDS (12A) Whitchurch & Ganarew Memorial Hall 01600 890640 13 Sept ALADDIN (2019) (PG) SpArC, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630321 13 Sept ROCKETMAN (15) Knighton Community Centre 01547 520602

13 Sept BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY (12A) Cound Guildhall 01743 761451 13 Sept ROCKETMAN (15) Alfrick & Lulsley VH 01886 821777 13 Sept FISHERMAN’S FRIENDS (12A) Whitchurch & Ganarew Memorial Hall 01600 890640 14 Sept GREEN BOOK (12A) Lady Emily Hall, Tarrington 01432 890720 14 Sept MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS (15) Cawley Hall, Eye 01568 615836 14 Sept MAMMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN (PG) Bayston Hill Memorial Hall 01743 873940 16 Sept MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911 17 Sept A PRIVATE WAR (15) Acton Scott VH 01694 781260 18 Sept THE UPSIDE (12A) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125 18 Sept GREEN BOOK (12A) Myddle VH 01939 290907 19 Sept ROCKETMAN (15) SpArC, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630321 19 Sept THE FAVOURITE (15) Pudleston VH 01568 760606 19 Sept ROCKETMAN (15) Diddlebury VH 01584 841265 20 Sept FISHERMAN’S FRIENDS (12A) Little Dewchurch VH 01432 840333 20 Sept STAN AND OLLIE (12A) Bosbury Parish Hall 01531 640415 20 Sept FISHERMAN’S FRIENDS (12A) Lindridge Parish Hall 01584 881615 20 Sept FISHERMAN’S FRIENDS (12A) Conquest Theatre, Bromyard 01885 488575 21 Sept THE FAVOURITE (15) Yarpole Parish Hall 01568 780279 23 Sept VICE (15) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911 24 Sept FISHERMAN’S FRIENDS (12A) Loppington VH 01939 809236 26 Sept LABYRINTH (U) The Hive, Shrewsbury 01743 234970 26 Sept ALL IS TRUE (12A) Almeley VH 07557 659291 27 Sept ROCKETMAN (15) Longden VH 07539 545846 27 Sept THREE IDENTICAL STRANGERS (12A) Colwall VH 01684 540926 27 Sept FISHERMAN’S FRIENDS (12A) Little Wenlock VH 01952 505888 27 Sept A FANTASTIC WOMAN (15) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125 27 Sept THE FAVOURITE (15) Clungunford Parish Hall 01588 660159 27 Sept FISHERMAN’S FRIENDS (12A) Stoke Prior VH 07850 030821 28 Sept STAN AND OLLIE (12A) Cleobury Mortimer Parish Hall 01299 271129

MIDSOMMAR (18)

Horror films rarely feature here, but young writer/director Ari Aster had form in expertly turning an initially mundane narrative into weird, ultimately frightening psycho-drama with HEREDITARY and now goes a stage further in this story of a somewhat mis-matched group of students persuaded to visit a summer festival in a remote, sunnily bucolic Swedish location. Nervous Dani (Florence Pugh, THE FALLING) and her ambivalent boyfriend, Christian (Jack Reynor, SING STREET) are initially beguiled by the friendly, LSD-enhanced atmosphere but gradually become aware that their generous Swedish hosts are in fact a bonkers cult with a very disturbing agenda from which it’s hard to escape. Aster’s cleverly grows the tensions and presents sudden, shocking outcomes entirely plausibly and the acting, especially by Pugh, Reynor and the often underrated Brit Will Poulter (the MAZE RUNNER franchise) is uniformly and expertly nuanced.

28 Sept FISHERMAN’S FRIENDS (12A) Chapel Lawn VH 01547 530258 28 Sept ALADDIN (2019) (PG) Shropshire Hills Discover Centre, Craven Arms, 01588 676060 29 Sept FISHERMAN’S FRIENDS (12A) New Inn, Pembridge 01544 387571 30 Sept GREEN BOOK (12A) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911

MARKET THEATRE, LEDBURY 18 Sept THE UPSIDE (12) 27 Sept A FANTASIC WOMAN (subtitles) (15) Details Market Theatre, Market St, Ledbury 07967 517125

OLD MKT. HALL, SHREWS.

13 Sept FISHERMAN’S FRIENDS (12A) 11 Oct GREEN BOOK (12A) Lingen Village Hall, £5, 01544 267736 www.lingen.org.uk

Until 5 Sept MRS LOWRY & SON (ctbc) Until 8 Sept PLAYMOBIL: THE MOVIE (U) 6 - 12 Sept BAIT (15) 6 - 12 Sept ONCE UPON A TIME... IN HOLLYWOOD (18) 13 - 19 Sept PAIN AND GLORY (15) 20 Sept - 3 Oct DOWNTON ABBEY (ctbc) 22 Sept ARE YOU PROUD? (15) 4 Oct KIND HEARTS AND CORONETS (PG) 5 Oct APOCALYPSE NOW (15) Old Market Hall, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281

LOVE2STAY, EMSTREY

PLAYHOUSE, LEOMINSTER

20 Sept BEATLES FILM 21 Sept BEATLES FILM Outdoor cinema. Both at 6pm, £3 entry. Love2Stay, Emstrey Bank, Shrewsbury SY5 6QS, www.love2stay. co.uk 01743 583124. Part of Shrewsbury Beatles Weekend.

7 Sept THE WHITE CROW 14 Sept TOLKIEN 28 Sept LOCAL FILM Playhouse Cinema, Community Centre, Leominster 01568 612583

THEATR HAFREN, NEWTOWN 25 Sept ALL IS TRUE 12pm & 1.30pm Pre-movie light lunch at 12pm, £6, booking essential, film at 1.30pm, £5, includes tea/coffee/cake. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 01686 614555.

LINGEN FLIX

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THE SISTERS BROTHERS (15) A western written and directed by a Frenchman is a rarity, but Jacques Audiard (RUST & BONE, A PROPHET) is a stellar craftsman clearly entranced by the oeuvre and approaches it with gusto. The eponymous siblings, played by John C. Reilly in perhaps his greatest role (notwithstanding WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVIN) and Joaquin Pheonix (his best outing since INHERENT VICE) are somewhat feral gunslingers hired by a businessman (Rutger Hauer) to dispose of a seemingly mildmannered Arabian prospector, Kermit Warm (Riz Ahmed) who stole from him. However Warm is protected by an eloquent lawyer (Jake Gyllenhall, Ahmed’s NIGHTCRAWLER co-star) and has a lucrative secret which the Sisters eventually realise will likely benefit them more than a dead man’s bounty. The plot and its resolution gives Audiard the opportunity to realise traditional western tropes, e.g. merciless shoot-outs, beautifully lensed landscapes, double-crossings, with a fresh eye and considerable humour.

REGAL CINEMA, TENBURY 3 & 6 Sept THE CURRENT WAR (12A) 16 & 17 Sept ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD (18) Regal Cinema, Teme St, Tenbury Wells 01584 811442

SPARC, BISHOP’S CASTLE 10 Sept WONDER 13 Sept ALADDIN (PG) 19 Sept ROCKET MAN (15) SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 01588 630321

THEATRE SEVERN, SHREWS 18 Sept OCEAN FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOUR A collection of short films featuring footage from both above and below the water’s surface.

20 Sept BACKBEAT (15) Part of Shrewsbury Beatles Weekend.

20 Sept LOOKING FOR LENNON (12) Part of Shrewsbury Beatles Weekend.

21 Sept GOOD OL’ FREDA (PG) Part of Shrewsbury Beatles Weekend.

21 Sept A HARD DAY’S NIGHT (U) Part of Shrewsbury Beatles Weekend.

21 Sept THE BEATLES: EIGHT DAYS A WEEK (12A) Part of Shrewsbury Beatles Weekend.

Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £16.50/£14.50, 01743 281281.

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WYESIDE, BUILTH WELLS 1 & 2 Sept YESTERDAY (ctbc) 7, 8 & 15 Sept THE LION KING (ctbc) 1, 2 Sept BLINDED BY THE LIGHT (ctbc) 1, 2, 7 & 21 Sept HORRIBLE HISTORIES: THE MOVIE - ROTTEN ROMANS (ctbc) 1 - 5 Sept UGLY DOLLS (ctbc) 1 - 4 Sept DORA & THE LOST CITY OF GOLD (ctbc) 1 & 2 Sept TELL IT TO THE BEES (ctbc) 6 - 8, 10 - 15, 17 - 19 Sept IT: CHAPTER TWO (ctbc) 6 - 8, 11 & 12 Sept THE CURRENT WAR (ctbc) 7 & 14 Sept TOY STORY 4 (ctbc) 8, 22 Sept PLAYMOBIL (ctbc) 16 - 22 Sept ANGRY BIRDS 2 (ctbc) 20, 21, 24 Sept ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD (ctbc) 13 - 15, 17 - 22, 24 - 26 Sept DOWNTON ABBEY (ctbc) 20, 21, 24 Sept ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD (ctbc) 21, 22, 25 Sept PAVAROTTI (ctbc) Wyeside, Builth Wells 01982 552555

LIVE EVENTS ON SCREEN 1 Sept THE BARBER OF SEVILLE Metropolitan Opera. Old Market Hall, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281.

2 Sept THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR Globe Theatre live. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7pm, 01584 811442.

8 Sept SWAN LAKE Matthew Bourne. Playhouse Cinema, Community Centre, Leominster, 7.15pm, 01568 612583 10 Sept MARGARET ATWOOD Live from London on the day, The Testament is published! Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, 01600 719401. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7.30pm, 01952 728911. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7.30pm, 01982 552555. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm, 01584 811442. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, 01885 488575.

Old Market Hall, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7pm, 01874 611622.

11 Sept THE LEHMAN TRILOGY National Theatre live. Church Stretton School, 7pm, 01694 722209.

12 Sept FLEABAG National Theatre. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 7.30pm, 01588 630321. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, 01885 488575.

Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye, 7.30pm, 01497 822010. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm, 01584 811442.

17 Sept RIGOLETTO ON THE LAKE Giuseppe Verdi’s masterpiece performed on the unique Bregenz Lake Stage. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 6.30pm 01952 728911.

15 Sept AIDA Metropolitan Opera. Old Market Hall, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281.

17 Sept RIGOLETTO ON THE LAKE Bregenz Lake Stage. Old Market Hall, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281.

19 Sept THE LEHMAN TRILOGY National Theatre. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7pm, 01952 728911.

22 Sept MARGARET ATWOOD Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 3pm, 01584 878141.

26 Sept ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS National Theatre. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7pm, 01600 719401. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7pm, 01952 728911. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7pm, 01982 552555. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7pm, 01584 811442. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 7pm, 01588 630321.

Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7pm, 01885 488575. Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, 01497 822010.

Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7pm, 01874 611622. Aston on Clun VH, 7pm, 01588 660493. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7pm, 07967 517125.

28 Sept FLEABAG National Theatre. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, 01874 611622.

Margaret Atwood

29 Sept ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS National Theatre. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 3pm, 01584 878141.

Playhouse Cinema, Community Centre, Leominster, 7pm, 01568 612583 29 Sept FLEABAG National Theatre. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7pm, 07967 517125.

1 Oct PLACIDO DOMINGO 50th Anniversary Concert from Arena Di Verona. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7.30pm, 01982 552555.

3 Oct WISE CHILDREN Live from York Theatre Royal.

SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 01588 630321.

6 Oct ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS National Theatre. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7pm, 01743 281281.

8 Oct DON GIOVANNI Royal Opera House. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 6.45pm, 01982 552555.

Church Stretton School, 6.45pm, 01694 722209.

13 Oct DON GIOVANNI Royal Opera House. Playhouse Cinema, Community Centre, Leominster, 6.45pm, 01568 616460.

WORKSHOPS Wednesdays FILM MAKING CLUB The Courtyard, Hereford, 5.30pm, Ages 8-14 years, £73 per term, 01432 340555.

Tues 27 - Fri 30 August FILM MAKING WEEK For ages 13+. Get to grips with the basics such as; script writing, story boarding, cinematography, directing, sound and lighting. The Courtyard, Hereford, 10am-4pm, 01432 340555.

Sat 28 September AARDMAN ANIMATIONS STORYBOARDING WORKSHOP Learn the basics with tips and tricks on how to draw our world famous characters. Create your own storyboard and learn how to turn pencil drawings into an animatic. For ages 8+. Children under 11 must be accompanied by an adult who will not be required to buy an additional ticket.

Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 11am, 1.30pm & 4pm, £15, 01600 719401.

First Scents of Spring First Scents of Spring on a Western Wind...

Harvest Time on a Western Wind...

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Sat 28 September MURMUR RANSACK DANCE. An ambitious double-bill of athletic contemporary dance, breath taking live music and powerful film imagery. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7.30pm, £10/£8, 01686 614555.

Dance Workshops

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

Until Sun 15 September AUDITIONS TO 2FACED DANCE COMPANY Looking for talented, creative and dedicated young dancers to audition for 2Faced Youth for ages 10-19 year olds. Details www.2faceddance.co.uk/get-involved Thurs 5, 12, 19 & 26 September WILD WEST SALSA Left Bank Village, Bridge St, Hereford, 7.45pm, £6, students £5, social dance only £4, 01432 357753.

Tues 17 September MOVING TO THE RHYTHM Dementia friendly. Gentle movements that stimulate the senses, improve mobility and socially engage the group.

Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 2pm, 01584 878141.

Based at Leominster Community Centre, a community cinema, showing a range of films, satellite broadcasts and live shows most weekends with hot food cafes on specific events.

Comfy seats, surround sound, intervals for refreshments.

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Tickets are available at Leominster TIC, online www.ticketsource.co.uk/playhousecinema or reserve on 01568 612583.

Facebook and Twitter, website https://www.playhousecinemaleominster.co.uk or pick up one of our leaflets.

ASSEMBLY ROOMS CLASSES Mon - Circle Dancing, Studio, 1.45pm-3.45pm. Contact Kathryn Louhichi, 01584 877446. Tues Learn To Jive.

Fun, easy to learn and no partner/experience needed.

Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7.30-8.30pm, 01989 750354.

MID WALES JIVE CLASSES Mondays Rock’n’Roll [R&R] Jive in Llandovery, Tuesdays - Hundred House Village Hall, Wednesdays Modern Jive [MJ], Pant-y-Dwr Village Hall, [MJ + R&R], Thursdays Brecon Con Club [MJ + R&R], Fridays - Tywyn area [MJ + R&R], classes and dancing 7.30-10.00 £5pp. Beginners and experienced dancers welcome. Just turn-up & join-in at 7.20, with or without a dance partner. ‘Mid Wales Jive’ teaching Modern Jive, 50s Rock’n’Roll Jive, Swing-Jive.

Call/Text 07767358079 - facebook Mid wales Jive - http:// www.peterphillips.dj/MidWalesJive/. Please call/text to check in advance, as some classes may be affected by weather or prior hall commitments.

THE LEOMINSTER MORRIS George, our youngest dancer (17) says - “Ever tried Morris dancing... still have a spring in your step?” Come and join us, we meet every Wednesday at The Forbury Chapel, Church St, Leominster. We are an unmixed side dancing local and Cotswold Morris. Beginners are very welcome. Enquire at contact@leominstermorris.org or ring Tony on 07811 592522.

ALANYA’S BELLYDANCE CLUB - OPEN LEVEL Monkland Village Hall - Mondays 7.30-9pm.

Miro Studio, Hereford - Fridays 10.30am-12pm.

No-obligation taster £6, then pay per term or block. For information and other classes visit www.alanyabellydance. com or call Abbie on 07962 161081.

ECSTATIC RHYTHMS DANCE – WITH CLIVE HEDGER This is a freestyle dance class drawing upon elements of 5 Rhythms, ecstatic / shamanic dance with some of the best ever music on a great sound system. No experience necessary. No steps to learn, just following your inner rhythms. Wear loose clothing and bring water. BRILLEY VILLAGE HALL HR3 6JG 1st Saturday of each month.

The village hall is signposted from the Brilley to Kington road and is approximately 500 yards from St Mary’s church, Brilley. (These dates may occasionally be subject to change). 7.30pm £10 (concessions available). Info clivephilippa@hotmail.com 07905 743272 / 01982 552535.

COURTYARD, HEREFORD CLASSES Mondays - Find Your Feet, dementia friendly dance and movement class, 10am, £2 per session. Fridays - Dancing Tots 11.30am, ages 2-4, £4 per session, £1 per extra child.

Fridays - Chance to Dance 10.15am, for over 50s.

Tuesdays - Zumba 1.30pm, £5, all abilities.

The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.

Mondays SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING Join an enthusiastic adult group on Monday evenings to learn how to dance jigs, reels and Strathspeys at Llanelwedd School Hall, Builth Wells from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. £2.50 per session (first free). No need to bring a partner. Beginners and experts welcome.

01982 570324/01544 350707.

LEARN 2 JIVE BEGINNERS CLASSES Mon, 7.30-8.30pm, Bartestree Village Hall, Hereford, HR1 4BY. Tues, 7.30-8.30pm, Ludlow Assembly Rooms, SY8 1AZ. Tues, 7.30-8.30pm, Stretton Sugwas Village Hall, HR4 7PT. Tues, 7.30pm-8.30pm Pembridge Village Hall, HR6 9EB. Wed, 7.30-8.30pm, Methodist Church Hall, Tenbury Wells, WR15 8EE. Wed, 7.30-8.30pm, Holy Trinity Parish Hall, Malvern, WR14 4LR. Thurs, 7.30pm-8.30pm, Northolme Community Centre, HR2 7SP. Thurs, 7.45pm-8.45pm Ledbury Dance Studio, HR8 2A. Fri, 11am-12pm, Tupsley Whitehouse Community Hub, Gentle Jive. Contact Matt or Sarah on 01989 750354. or info@coolmovesdance.co.uk www.coolmovesdance.co.uk Coolmoves Dance & Fitness for adults.

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

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

Tuesdays FOXWELP MORRIS Why not try Morris dancing? We practice every Tues evening at 7.30pm in Moccas Village Hall from Sept to May. Mainly dances from the Cotswolds, but also some from the Welsh Borders. All sexes welcome, and ability to dance not necessary! Beginners welcome. Contact Emma on 01544 327311 or Paul 01497 821003.

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

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The Pheasant at Neenton, Bridgnorth

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LDER readers of Mr Pernickety’s monthly reviews of restaurants, pubs eateries and other face-stufferies will recall that thirty years ago the government with its fondness for market forces decided to react to public dissatisfaction with the way the major breweries owned and controlled a vast proportion of pubs in England and Wales. The most unfair aspect of this practice was deemed to be the beer tie, which forced their tenants to buy all their beers, spirits and mixers from the breweries. As a result of the Supply of Beer Orders in 1989, the national brewers had to sell off half their tied pubs in excess of 2,000 outlets, and thousands of pubs were brought up at knockdown wholesale prices by property speculators who simply turned themselves into multiple licensed premises owners. Known as Pubcos, like Punch Taverns and Enterprise Inns, they quickly found new tenants or took on existing ones and immediately imposed their own beer tie, which, not being brewers, they were allowed to do.

More recently here have been some positive developments in which new ways of acquiring and running pubs that have fallen victim to Pubco greed and mismanagement have emerged. One of these is the establishment of “community” pubs, usually in rural villages where associations of local residents or in some cases, parish councils, have been able to buy freeholds of former pubs and run them in the way that best suits local needs.

A good example of a community-owned pub is The Pheasant at Neenton, a charming C18th inn which closed in 2006 until the villagers managed to acquire it nine years later, and made the best possible use of what was there with an entirely sympathetic restoration and the addition of a large oak framed ‘community’ room.

Mr P arranged to eat lunch there with a friend, scion of an ancient family of Staffordshire pot-makers, who enjoys food and was more than happy to be Mr P’s guest. The Pheasant is an immediately attractive building from the outside, and doesn’t disappoint within. It has been decorated and furnished with an absolute understanding of how an English pub should be. Unusually, Mr P couldn’t fault it. The pub is run for the community by an outstandingly able couple. She does front of house; he does the cooking. The menu reflects an emerging distinctive English style which has so radically improved cuisine in this country over the last 20 years. With a genuine appreciation that the pub is an important local resource, there is food on offer that wouldn’t deter any local diner – properly made burgers, soup and sandwiches, alongside the chef’s own original creations and regular specials, often with a changing daily fish dish.

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Mr P and his guest had a drink on the lawn while they looked at the menu, in Mr P’s case a very pleasing bitter from the Enville Brewery, whose product was new to him, although their website tells him they have been brewing since 1993.

Sitting in the oak extension, Mr P’s guest started with Seared Harissa Chicken thigh with a saffron aioli, which Mr P tried and loved, while he happily gobbled up his Wild Mushroom, Garlic, White Wine Pea and Herb Tagliatelle.

Mr P ordered a sirloin steak, which was succulent and flavoursome with a subtle dressing – faultless, really, with good handcut chips in their skins. He also drank a glass of Remi and Jerome’s merlot from the Pays d’Oc, not bad at a fiver a glass. Beyond the regular wine list there are always a few specials which though more expensive look interesting. The high standards in The Pheasant’s kitchen did not falter with Mr P’s guest’s Fillet of Haddock cooked in coriander, curry powder, garlic fennel and turmeric – clever, original and exceptionally good. He followed it with a board of four well-kept cheeses and, he said, a particularly good apple chutney. Mr P ended with a big smile on his face after a White Chocolate & Raspberry Brulée with home-made shortbread.

The only aspects of their visit that he could find to criticise was an annoying selection of mundane music, which could easily be improved upon in a way which Mr P has frequently suggested, and too many .95p prices on the menu. Mr P continues to consider it an insult to a punter’s intelligence to imagine he or she doesn’t know that £14.95 is really £15.

On the other hand, he heard no murmur of orders to ‘Enjoy!’ and was pleased by the excellent attentive helpful staff. It seems to Mr P that the community are lucky indeed to have such talented people running The Pheasant, who are able to cater for locals who have walked up and to food lovers who find it worth driving for over half an hour to get there. www.misterpernickety.com

EVENTS

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

September, October & November SUPPER EVENTS @ ALL SAINTS, HEREFORD 13 Sept - Footprints Jazz, supper/bar 6pm, music 7.30pm, £15. 27 Sept - Remi Harris with Tom Moore, supper/bar 6pm, music 7.30pm, £20. 11 Oct - Carousel: A Herefordshire Life Through a Lens film, supper/bar 6pm, film 7.30pm, £15. 8 Nov - Pop-up Pizza Night with The Whiskey River Boys, 6.30-10pm, music 7pm, table booking essential.

Book online www.cafeatallsaints.co.uk

Every Wednesday CURRY NIGHT Curry, naan bread and a drink, £10. Vegetarian option available. Oxford Arms, Kington.

Sun 1 September COME TO LUNCH! Home-cooked buffet lunch, puddings and bar. Bedstone & Hopton Castle VH, 12-2pm, £8, £4 children, 01547 530282.

Every 2nd & 4th Thursday LUDLOW LOCAL PRODUCE MARKET 9-2pm Castle Square 01584 872043.

Sat 7 September LEOMINSTER FOOD FAYRE Over 30 local food and drink producers, children’s activities.

Corn Square, Leominster, 10am-4pm, free.

Every Thursday HAY MARKET DAY Local produce, meat and fish, hot food, artisan bread, cakes, crafts, vintage, plants. Memorial Square and Clock Tower, Hay-on-Wye, 9am-4pm, www.haymarkets.co.uk Every 1st Thursday FARMER’S MARKET The Barn, St Katherine’s, Ledbury. Launch 4 July, 6pm.

FOOD BYTES

Thurs 12 September A TASTE OF ITALY A two-course Italian inspired menu. The Courtyard, Hereford, sittings at 5pm, 6pm, 7pm & 8pm, 01432 340555.

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.

Fri 13 - Sun 15 September LUDLOW FOOD FESTIVAL A line up of demonstrations, talks, workshops and tastings as well as showcasing 180 top-quality local food and drink producers from across the Marches. Fri & Sun 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-6.30pm, www.ludlowfoodfestival.co.uk

BLEDDFA CENTRE READING ROOM CAFE 01547 550377 11am – 5pm every Saturday and Sunday (as well as Friday and Mondays on Bank Holiday).

Teas, coffees, cake and soup. www.bleddfacentre.org 01547 550377 hello@bleddfacentre.org

Tues 17 & Wed 18 September FAWLTY TOWERS GOURMET NIGHT CABARET SHOW A night of theatrical mayhem like no other. Enjoy three courses of jaw-achingly hilarious fun and the gang’s most iconic TV moments recreated with food prepared by Themes Restaurant at NPTC College. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7pm, £45, groups of 4 or more £40, 01686 614555.

THE GREEN BEAN CAFE, WEOBLEY 01544 318865 Good, locally sourced, homemade food. Soups, all day light lunches, cakes and scones. Set in the heart of Weobley. Free wifi. Tues-Fri 9.30am-4.30pm, Sat 9.30am-4pm. With The Green Bean Shop/Deli under the same roof.

Fri 20 September, Fri 18 October & Fri 29 November SWAN BREWERY TASTING DAYS Swan Brewery, Unit 17, Brunel Road, Enterprise Park, Leominster, 9am-6pm, 01568 617709.

Sat 21 & Sun 22 September ABERGAVENNY FOOD FESTIVAL Talks, debates, drinks’ theatre, masterclasses, tasting workshops, chef demos, cookery school, cooking over fire, foraging tours, food stalls and more. Abergavenny, www.abergavennyfoodfestival.com Sat 28 September CURRY NIGHT A choice of curry, including a vegan option, served with rice and naan. The Courtyard, Hereford, sittings at 5pm, 6pm, 7pm & 8pm, 01432 340555.

Sat 28 September BUILTH WELLS FOOD FESTIVAL Fabulous food for all the family. The Strand Hall, Builth Wells, 10am-3pm, £1, children free, 01982 554606.

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

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

First Saturday of every month PRESTEIGNE LOCAL FOOD MARKET Memorial Hall Presteigne, 9am-1pm.

The best collection of artisan food producers in the area.

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

3rd Saturday of every month PRODUCE MARKET Hightown Community Rooms, Vicarage Rd. Clun, 10.00am - 12.00pm. 01588 641180.

THE HEREFORDSHIRE GOLF CLUB, WORMSLEY, HR4 8LY Open daily for food and beverage also a Sunday Carvery 12.30pm-3pm every week, one course £9.95 two courses, £13.95. We can also cater for your private event, price includes free room hire. Call Martin on 01432 830219.

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

THE WORKHOUSE CAFE, INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, PRESTEIGNE 01544 267864 Cafe, gallery, light lunches, good coffee, homemade cakes.

Mon - Sat 10am - 4pm.

RHOS MARKET GARDEN, KNIGHTON 01547 528315 Growers and providers of Organic veg, fruit and flowers.

Eco cleaning products and refills. Large range of groceries and wholefoods. Old Garage Shop, Knighton. Open Tues-Sat, free parking, opposite the old library. Friday morning market stall in Presteigne. Veg boxes delivered to local area weekly. Restaurant orders welcome. info@rhosorganic.co.uk www.rhosorganic.co.uk RUTH WATSON RESTAURANTEUR AND PRIVATE COOK. Bespoke Food for all Occasions. Parties, special occasions, holiday home catering, pop-up food. Friendly personal service. Ring or email: 01544 350559/ 07870 752325. ruthwatsonfood@gmail.com YARBOROUGH HOUSE BOOKSHOP, MARKET SQUARE, BISHOP’S CASTLE 01588 638318 CAFE serving coffee, tea and cakes. Open Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun, 10am-5pm. SPECIALISES IN Secondhand classical music, 5000 CDs, 1000 LPs, 7000 books.

Come and browse.

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HIS Autumn, Emma Daman, Bright Field on Friday 27 September, the inaugural edition of Bright Field launches in the globe in Hay-on-Wye, a night that will celebrate the start of each season in music and spoken word (full disclosure: I’m in charge of what we’ve called The Bright Field Organisation). It’s a night “from the borders and beyond”, which we mean in several ways: from the literal meeting points between England and Wales, and the fluid borders of genres, particularly between folk, psychedelia, experimental music, literature and poetry.

I moved here three years ago being originally from South Wales, and I was struck by how exciting music and art is in this part of the world, plus how close our connection is to the land around us. We’ve named our night Bright Field after the poem by Welsh writer R.S Thomas, in which a man sees a field struck with light, and realises that possessing that moment of clarity is all that life is about. It’s a message that feels more relevant than ever in Autumn 2019. Our artwork, flyers and intentions are fittingly pagan and pastoral.

At Bright Field, we will showcase fantastic local acts, as well as more mainstream names that are always trying out new things. Having been a Guardian music writer for 15 years, I’m lucky to have known Mercury Prize-nominated folk musician Sam Lee for ten of them. Recently in the top 20 with the RSPB’s single of birdsong, Let Nature Sing, Sam also happens to be from Craswall in Herefordshire, and this is his first ever time playing at his teenage hangout, The Globe. Emma Daman of psychedelic band Islet lives and works in Powys, as does Faber author Richard King, author of The Lark Ascending, about music and landscape. Tickets are available now (see the link at the bottom of the column). Bright Field is supported by Night Out/Arts Council Wales.

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I’ve been impressed in recent years with how fertile the folk scene is in this part of the world. I started going to the Weirdshire nights in Hereford’s Babar Café this Spring, a fantastic place for all kinds of progressive music (indeed, DJs Sproatly Smith and Jus’ Jay will be playing their brilliant mixes of seasonal songs at Bright Field). The Weirdshire atmosphere is always friendly and encouraging, and the bands always great. The Diamond Family Archive will be playing on Thursday 5th September and Ian A. Anderson will be playing on Sunday 22nd September at 5pm.

A bigger folk affair will be the Bromyard Folk Festival, which now offers over 170 hours of entertainment in one weekend (if you can stay up, plus clone yourself for all of it). Kathryn Tickell with her new band The Darkening looks like one of the highlights to me, plus the hugely talented singer/melodeon and concertina-player Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne plays twice, both solo and with his BBC Young Folk Award-nominated trio, Granny’s Attic.

I’d also not miss Edgelarks (Hannah Martin’s low, bruised voice is a like a traditional take on Everything But The Girl’s Tracey Thorn), or the brilliant Jackie Oates playing with John Spiers from Bellowhead. Builth Wells folk-lovers can also catch Spiers’ bandmate, Jon Boden, playing solo at the Wyeside Arts Centre this month.

Outside folk, The Fitzwilliam @ Hay throws up some fascinating-sounding shows. On Saturday 28th, there’s music by 19th century Georgian composer Borodin and Hungarian composer Dohnanyi, while Sunday’s show sees Maryleen Schiltkamp paint on stage while the Fitzwilliam String Quartet plays Shostakovitch.

Similar arty delights will be at Theatr Hafren in Newtown on 22nd, when The BBC National Orchestra of Wales play a brilliant gig for all ages. Their programme includes Stravinsky’s The Firebird, Britten’s Young Person’s Guide To The Orchestra, Vaughan Williams’ Lark Ascending and John Williams’ music for Star Wars, while author James Mayhew (Katie and Ella Ballerina) will be creating pictures along to the music.

Shrewsbury’s Theatre Severn has some big names stopping by too, including soulful ‘80s band The Christians, and original cast members from The Commitments (in The Stars From The Commitments). Monmouth’s Savoy Theatre also hosts an intimate gig for ‘60s icon Andy Fairweather Lowe, while Abergavenny’s lovely King’s Head pub and Melville Theatre hosts the Wall2Wall Jazz Festival, with performances from Tango Jazz, Renewal Choir and Claire Victoria Duo. On another jazz tip, the Queen’s Head in Monmouth continues to run a lively and varied monthly programme: Celtic jazz/folk act Barum play this month.

It’s hard to know which doors to darken as the nights drawn in. Autumn is starting very brightly indeed.

Jude Rogers Guardian journalist Jude Rogers runs the quarterly Bright Field nights in Hay-on-Wye’s The Globe, beginning on Friday 27 September. Tickets are available from https:// www.ticketsource.co.uk/the-bright-field-organisation Katherine Tickell & The Darkening, Bromyard Folk Festival

SEPTEMBER

Truckstop Honeymoon

Sun 1 September TRUCKSTOP HONEYMOON + LITTLE RUMBA + THE DR JOHN QUIZ The husband and wife duo, Truckstop Honeymoon work their way through an entertaining set flawlessly, tales of cheating spouses, bad attitudes, shortchange romances, endless asphalt and dodgy diners, all told with a ‘psychobilly’ sense of playfulness, ringing banjo and bass as certain as highway centreline.

Little Rumba write all their own music and have developed an instantly recognizable house style which owes debts to East Europe and South America as well as jazz and blues.

Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 8pm, £12 from The Workhouse (cash only) or wegottickets.com PCA BODY BUILDING CHAMPIONSHIPS Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 12-6pm, £21, 01874 611622.

FIZZI Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm.

CATHERINE HANDLEY & HUW CHIDGEY Folk duo. The Old School Community Hub, New Radnor, 7pm, £8, 01544 350559 or on the door.

LOTUS MOTION The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

LIVE MUSIC Prince of Wales, Ledbury.

CIDER FESTIVAL Live music. Broome Farm, Peterstow, Ross-on-Wye. WALL2WALL JAZZ FESTIVAL Featuring Tango Jazz, 2pm. Renewal Choir, 4.15pm. The Melville Theatre, Abergavenny. Claire Victoria Duo, 8pm, The King’s Head, Abergavenny. www.wall2walljazz.co.uk

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THE SPEAKEASY Power Up Promotions. Left Bank Village, Bridge St, Hereford, 3pm.

Flook, Bromyard Folk Festival

BROMYARD FOLK FESTIVAL Opening ceremony by The High Sheriff of Herefordshire, James HerveyBathurst at 7.50pm, with procession at 8.30pm, plus a ceilidh. The festival Features over 170 hours of entertainment in one weekend of traditional music, song and dance.

Featuring Folk Camps Party Band, Bordewey, Young & Gittens, Granny’s Attic. Bromyard Town Football Club, Bromyard, HR7 4NT, weekend tickets from £110, 07990 629203, www.bromyardfolkfestival.co.uk OPEN MIC/JAM SESSION Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

THE BLUES DUO Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 8pm.

Sun 1 September

Wed 4 September

HEREFORD JAZZ CLUB Featuring The Apex Jazz Band.

Richmond Club, Edgar St, Hereford, 7.30pm, £7, 01432 276304.

THE DRAGON BAND 14 musicians playing Basie, Ellington and exclusive arrangements. Jazz to swing to Latin. The Horse and Jockey, Churchstoke, 8pm, 01588 620060.

LUTHER Tribute to Luther Vandross with Harry Cambridge and his 10-piece band.

Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £25, 01743 281281.

Mon 2 September CIDER CITY JAZZMEN The Barrels, St Owen’s St, Hereford, 01432 274968.

BRIMFIELD FOLK CLUB Brimfield Village Hall, Brimfield, near Ludlow, 7.30pm, 01584 711480 www. roger435.wixsite.com/brimfieldfolkclub AMERICANA SESSION Grape Vaults, Leominster, 8pm.

PUB QUIZ Volunteer Inn, Harold St, Hereford, 7.30pm, £2.50pp includes food and prizes.

LOOK TO THE SKY Showcasing hit songs from the geatest musicals. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £18-£15, 01743 281281.

Tues 3 September STOKESAY COURT Public tour. Stokesay Court, Onibury, near Craven Arms, 2.30pm, booking essential, 01584 856238.

SHAUN WARD Organ recital. Hereford Cathedral, 1.15pm.

VINTAGE JAZZ REVIVAL Rose and Crown, Ludlow, 8.45pm.

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QUIZ NIGHT De Koffie Pot, Bridge St, Hereford, 8pm, £2 per person, 01432 357753.

OPEN COFFEE MORNING Plus community library. Eaton Bishop Village Hall, 10am-12pm, 07396 541240.

NU-MUSIC SPECIAL Featuring Norbert Buerger, Christian Schantz and Sean Noonan playing improvised music from Noonan’s book of Comprovisation. Queen’s Head, Monmouth, 8.30pm, free, 01600 712767.

COFFEE MORNING The Old School Community Hub, New Radnor, all welcome, 9.15-11.30am, 01544 350559.

THE BUTCHERS DOGS Toby and John invite you to a musical evening plus support. Dukes Arms, Presteigne, 8.30pm, £3 on the door.

Thurs 5 September CONCERTS AND CAKES An initiative to bring people together regularly to provide a forum for the sharing of high quality, live music.

Pavilion Mid Wales, Llandrindod Wells, 2.30pm, 01497 258118.

WEIRDSHIRE Featuring The Diamond Family Archive. Babar Cafe, Union St, Hereford, 01432 342334.

TOMMY ALLEN BLUES DUO Prince of Wales, Ledbury.

ALMELEY STEADY SESSION The Bells Inn, Almeley, near Kington, www.almeleysteadysession.wordpress. com

Fri 6 September THE MONMOUTH BAND With Wynne Evans. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £15, 01600 772467.

ALBERT JONES CONCERT Town Hall, Bishop’s Castle, 7.30pm, £10, 01588 630023.

MICE IN A MATCHBOX Lively acoustic duo. De Koffie Pot Bandstand, 7pm, 01432 357753, VERTIGO BAND The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

THE MANFREDS The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

80S NIGHT With DJ Roddy Hankins. The Left Bank Middle Floor, Bridge St, Hereford.

FRIDAY SESSION Monkland Arms, Monkland, Leominster, 01568 720510.

LOKIA Feel good house music. Chang Thai Bar, Market St, Ludlow, 8pm.

THE BIG BARNANZA Featuring Dom Pipkin & the Ikos, Shedheads, Tommi C and DJ Max Galactic. Celebrating the opening of the Went’s Meadow Community Barn, Presteigne, 7.30-11pm, £10, under 18s £5, under 14’s free from The Workhouse, The Salty Dog, Presteigne and WeGotTickets.com Sheep Music, MBA and Presteigne & Norton Town Council gig.

THE SPEAKEASY Club night. Left Bank Village, Bridge St, Hereford, from 3pm.

Saturday 21st September

Street Theatre • Live Music • Vintage Vehicles Street Markets • Exhibitions • Steam Engines Plus lots more

Admission £6, Under 12’s Free 12 noon - 9pm

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T *REXTASY Tribute. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £25, 01743 281281.

The Clint Bradley Band

KINNERSLEY 4TH ANNUAL FUN DOG SHOW & FETE Judges from the Marches Veterinary Group, with categories, waggiest tail, best 6 legs etc. Cream teas, stalls and more. The Old Rectory, Kinnersley, opposite the Church, 2-4.30pm, 01544 327686 or 327392.

THE DROOGS The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

THE BON JOVI EXPERIENCE The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

HOLDER & SMITH Tribute to the swinging jazz sensations, Stephane Grappelli and Django Reinhardt. With violin, hot gypsy guitar and a dash of vocals. Leintwardine Vllage Hall, 7pm, pre-booked £10, £12 on the door, bar available, www.holderandsmith.co.uk

Fri 6 September BROMYARD FOLK FESTIVAL Featuring Flook, Will Pound and Eddy Jay, Melrose Quartet, Kelly Oliver, Keith Donnelly, Ward and Parker, Flash Jack, Arquebus, Dave Webber and Anni Fentiman, Graeme Knights, Jim Mageean, John Row, Judy Cook, Worcester Ukulele Club, Speake and Lowe, Ben Moss, The Falconers, Joe Hodgson. Bromyard Town Football Club, Bromyard, HR7 4NT, weekend tickets from £110, 07990 629203, www.bromyardfolkfestival.co.uk JAGGED HANDS Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford.

CRAIG CHARLES ‘The Craig Charles Funk & Soul Club’.

Pavilion Mid Wales, Llandrindod Wells, 8pm, £17 plus booking fees, 08444 771000. www.pavilionmidwales.org.uk THE LOST CHORD Gordon Bennetts, St Peter’s Square, Hereford.

BROTHERS BEYOND A tribute to Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat featuring some of the best songs from West End musicals.

Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £21.50/£19.50, 01743 281281.

THE BEAUTIFUL WAYS Malthouse, Ironbridge.

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MARK LATIMER / TREV DAVIES TRIO Chequers, Etnam St, Leominster.

Sat 7 September ENSEMBLE MOLIERE Joined by internationally acclaimed soprano Lauren Lodge Campbell.

St Mary’s Church, Dymock, 7.30pm, £12, 07891 254372.

DJ SAM The Left Bank Bandstand, 12-5pm, 01432 357753.

MATT SHEEHAN Folk/rock. De Koffie Pot Bandstand, 3pm, 01432 357753.

BIG MAGIC DANCE BAND The 10-piece dance band with special guests. The Town & Village Hall Tour.

Llanfair Caereinion Institute, 8pm, £8 in advance, £10 on the door, 079661 48448.

RONALDOS Monkland Arms, Monkland, Leominster, 01568 720510.

BAD MEDICINE Tribute band. Wobbly Brewing Co, Beech Business Park, Hereford.

SPEAKEASY Subterranean music bar with DJ Roddy Hankins. Hereford Left Bank, Bridge St, Hereford, 10pm-2am.

THE FLYING TOADS In concert. Brimfield Village Hall, 7.30pm, £7, 01584 711480. www.ticketsource.co.uk/brimfieldfolkclub SONS OF PLUTO Gordon Bennetts, St Peter’s Square, Hereford.

HAY MUSIC Featuring String Trio Plus. Programme includes Beethoven, Alfred Schnittke, Reinhold Gliere and Anton Arensky.

St Mary’s Church, Hay-on-Wye, 7.30pm, 01497 820322.

POPDOCTOR Malthouse, Ironbridge.

PIPE DREAM Vaga Tavern, Hereford, 9pm.

BROMYARD FOLK FESTIVAL Featuring Kathryn Tickell and The Darkening, Les Poules a Colin, Melrose Quartet, Topette!! Kelly Oliver, Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne, Keith Donnelly, The Relentless Ceilidh Band, Ward and Parker, Jeff Warner, Ursula Holden Gill, Flash Jack, Arquebus, Dave Webber and Anni Fentiman, Graeme Knights, Jim Mageean, John Row, Judy Cook, Worcester Ukulele Club, Pauline Lewis and Richard Sharpey, Hand to Mouth Theatre, George Sansome, Speake and Lowe, Contrasaurus, Andrew Swaine, Martyn Harvey, The Falconers, Brian Stanton. Bromyard Town Football Club, Bromyard, HR7 4NT, weekend tickets from £110, 07990 629203, www.bromyardfolkfestival.co.uk

Sun 8 September BLUES SUNDAY Featuring Sam Powell’s Blues Band.

Richmond Place Club, Edgar St, Hereford, 3-5pm, 01432 270211.

THE CLINT BRADLEY BAND An evening of pure Western music. A rare Radnorshire appearance in a lovely intimate setting. The Old Community Hub, School Lane, New Radnor, near Presteigne, 8pm, £10 from The Hub or The Workhouse, Presteigne.

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QUIZ NIGHT De Koffie Pot, Bridge St, Hereford, 8pm, £2 per person, teams of 6 or less, 01432 357753.

Lonesome Ace Stringband

MEG CHANDLER Housman’s Bar & Restaurant, Church Stretton.

ACOUSTIC EVENING Hosted by Mark Richards and featuring some of the area’s top acts. Nori’s Cafe, Leominster, 8pm, £20 includes curry buffet and pudding, please book, 01568 612876.

THE DRAGON BAND 14 musicians playing Basie, Ellington and exclusive arrangements. Jazz to swing to Latin. The Horse and Jockey, Churchstoke, 8pm, 01588 620060.

Thurs 12 September Sun 8 September FORTY BLUE TOES Prince of Wales, Ledbury.

OPEN MIC Hosted by Whose Hands Are These.

Yew Tree, Peterstow, near Ross-on-Wye, 3-6pm, all welcome.

THE CHICAGO SWING KATZ New Orleans Blues to Chicago Swing.

6/7 piece band playing foot-tapping, fun music. Wild Pig, Meole Brace, Shrewsbury, 07831 383636.

FLYING TOADS Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

REMEMBERING GLEN CAMPBELL Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, 01874 611622.

ZOLTAN ENSEMBLE Programme includes Brahms Quintet in G major, arensky Quartet in A minor (including Variations on a theme by Tchaikovsky) and Boccherini Sonata in C major for two cellos. The Mule Shed, Pontrilas, Hereford, HR2 0BL, 6pm, £12 cash on the door or pre-book www. ticketsource.co.uk/zoltan-ensemble YAZID FENTAZI AND EIRA SNOW Queen’s Head, Monmouth, 01600 712767.

BROMYARD FOLK FESTIVAL Featuring The Daoiri Farrell Trio, Edgelarks, The Tweed Project, Granny’s Attic, Cohen BraithwaiteKilcoyne, Banter, Keith Donnelly, Jeff Warner, Ursula Holden Gill, Flash Jack, Arquebus, Dave Webber and Anni Fentiman, Graeme Knights, Jim Mageean, John Row, Judy Cook, Hand to Mouth Theatre, Speake and Lowe and Tim Walker. Bromyard Town Football Club, Bromyard, HR7 4NT, weekend tickets from £110, 07990 629203, www.bromyardfolkfestival. co.uk

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BODY AND SOUL Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm.

THE STARS FROM THE COMMITMENTS Featuring the original cast members and musicians from the award-winning Commitments film. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £21-£19.50, 01743 281281.

Tues 10 September VINTAGE JAZZ REVIVAL Rose and Crown, Ludlow, 8.45pm.

THE LONESOME ACE STRINGBAND Talented band from Canada, featuring the old-time Appalachian style of music.

The Art Shop & Chapel, Market St, Abergavenny, 8pm, £13, pre concert suppers available, please book, 01873 736430.

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

THE SPEAKEASY Cinema and discussion. Left Bank Village, Bridge St, Hereford, 3pm.

TEA DANCE St Edward’s Church Hall, 2-4pm.

Instruction available, free entrance, afternoon tea, 01544 267898.

Knighton & District Rotary Club.

MICHAEL D’AVANZO Organ recital. Hereford Cathedral, 1.15pm.

SOUL KINDA WONDERFUL Presents The Drifters, tribute act.

The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

Wed 11 September THE SPEAKEASY Open decks. Left Bank Village, Bridge St, Hereford, from 3pm.

DILLIE KEANE Actress, singer and comedian.

Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £19/£17, 01874 611622.

COMEDY, MAGIC AND SONG Featuring Geoff Rushworth, sleight of hand magic; Paul Ray, comedy magician and Stevie J Kramer, rock ‘n’ roll. The Lord Hill Hotel, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, £10, children £5, 01743 231735. All proceeds to Lingen Davies Cancer Fund.

LONESOME ACE STRINGBAND From Canada. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £12 from Flow, 30 Castle St, Hay or 01497 822999.

TOMMY ALLEN Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

Fri 13 September FOLK IN THE FOYER Featuring Threaded. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, 01885 488575.

THE SPEAKEASY Club night. Left Bank Village, Bridge St, Hereford.

DR JONES Playing funk, soul and hip hop. Chang Thai Bar, Market St, Ludlow, 8pm.

ANDY MORRIS De Koffie Pot Bandstand, 7pm, 01432 357753.

HOLDER & SMITH Tribute to the swinging jazz sensations, Stephane Grappelli and Django Reinhardt. With violin, hot gypsy guitar and a dash of vocals. St Peter’s Arts Church, Cowleigh, 7.30pm, £10 pre-booked, £12 on the door, 07976 727959.

LIVE MUSIC The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

CALL OF THE KRAKEN Gordon Bennetts, St Peter’s Square, Hereford.

LUDLOW CASTLE HERALDIC ROLL Conference – Saturday 5th October 2019 ‘The Ludlow Castle Heraldic Roll: A Window into Tudor Times’

Expert talks about the Heraldic Roll, Heraldry, Sir Henry Sidney, and the Council in the Marches of Wales when Ludlow was the ‘Capital of Wales and the Marches’ Venue: The Methodist Church, Broad St, Ludlow. 10.00am to 4.45pm (Registration from 9.15am).

Cost: £17.00 (incl refreshments but not lunch); Members of MHS/FLM £13.00.

Tickets must be purchased in advance from mortimerhistorysociety.org.uk or ‘phone 01584 831654 or email secretary@mortimerhistorysociety.org.uk

Exhibition – Open 19th September to 31st December 2019 ‘Sir Henry Sidney and the Ludlow Castle Chapel Heraldic Roll’

This will show the original Ludlow Heraldic Roll, images of some of those represented on the Roll as well as objects from the Tudor period associated with Ludlow Castle, Sir Henry Sidney, and the Council in the Marches.

Venue: The Shropshire Museum Resource Centre, Ludlow.

Admission Free, during library opening hours.

Buy the Book: The Ludlow Castle Heraldic Roll

Due to be published October 2019 and available in local bookshops. Price £12.95

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A NIGHT AT THE OPERA Students from the Royal Academy of Music perform favourite arias. Canon Pyon Church, tickets £10, from Canon Pyon shop or 07934 889118.

Tim Garland

TIM GARLAND The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £22, £11 under 22s, 01743 281281.

BECKY MILLS & RUTH ANGELL Acclaimed folk musicians. St George’s Church, Clun, 7pm, £10, under 16s free, refreshments available, 077903 25007.

BAND FOR HIRE Gordon Bennetts, St Peter’s Square, Hereford.

Fri 13 September FOOTPRINTS JAZZ Bassist Dave Quine with his much loved jazz quartet, mixing jazz, funk and Latin grooves. Cafe @ All Saints, Hereford, supper and bar 6pm, music from 7.30pm, £15, book online www.cafeatallsaints.co.uk

BLUE MOON ACOUSTIC BLUES BAND Some new songs, some old favourites.

St Leonard’s Church, Yarpole, 7pm, bar, £10 in advance from Yarpole Community shop, www.wegottickets or on the door.

TALON The best of the Eagles.

Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £24.50/£23.50, 01874 611622.

INDIGO MACHINE The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

CURRY & QUIZ NIGHT Herb Garden Community Cafe, Llandrindod Wells, 7.30pm.

LEWIS & DAV Combining funky and experimental jazz chops with ludicrously catchy hooks.

Bank Cottage Tea Rooms, The Bank, Newtown, 7.30pm, music from 9pm, 01686 629689.

SULTANA BROTHERS Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford.

DIRTY ROCKING SCOUNDRELS Malthouse, Ironbridge.

THE CHRISTIANS Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £24.50, 01743 281281.

Sat 14 September THE UK PINK FLOYD EXPERIENCE The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

SATURDAY SHENANIGANS Featuring Reggie Pie. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, advance ticket £5, 01497 821762.

MIKE RUDDICK ‘The Perfect Way’. De Koffie Pot Bandstand, 3.30pm, 01432 357753.

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OUT OF ORDER Llanerch Inn, Llandrindod Wells, 9.30pm.

AFTERNOON MUSIC 20 minutes of relaxing organ music.

Organ recital. Hereford Cathedral, 3.05pm.

KINGTON SHOW Horses, sheep, cattle, dog show, shearing, Stannage International Stunt Team, trotting races, horticultural tent, Young Farmers, trade stands and much more. The Ovals Farm, Kington, HR5 3LN, 9am-6pm, £12.50, under 18s £5, under 10s free, www.kingtonshow.co.uk DJ SAM The Left Bank Bandstand, 12-5pm, 01432 357753.

BIG MAGIC DANCE BAND The 10-piece dance band with special guests! The Town & Village Hall Tour.

Wattlesborough Village Dance Hall, SY5 9DX, 8pm, £8 in advance or £10 on the door, 01743 884293.

REMI HARRIS Jazz and blues guitar. Theatr Fach, Dolgellau, 7.30pm, £12, 07814 080500.

MUSICAL JOURNEYS Oud master and composer from Iraq, Ahmed Mukhtar, eclectic and multigenre cellist Sonia Hammond and composer/improviser Camillia Saunders. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 8pm, £10, under 18s free, 01547 520929 or 01544 370317 to book or pay on the door.

JOHN CHALLENGER Organ recital. Programme includes Bach, Couperin, Alain Franck, Darke and William Lloyd Webber.

St Laurence’s Church, Ludlow, 1pm.

EDDIE P White Horse Inn, Clun.

THE TREVOR DAVIES TRIO Andrew Logan Museum of Sculpture, Berriew, £12.50 in advance, £15 on the door, under 16s half price, under 10s free if they do not require a seat.

Includes light supper, 01686 640689.

THE JAM’D Tribute. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £17.50, 01743 281281.

Sun 15 September LIVE JAZZ Plus Sunday roasts. Local quartet plays well-known standards, Latin and blues. Free entry, cocktails, light bites or book a table for lunch. The Cliffe at Dinham, Ludlow, 12.30-3pm, 01584 872063.

JEFF CHAPMAN’S ROOSTERS Prince of Wales, Ledbury.

REMI HARRIS Jazz and blues guitar. The Old School Community Hub, New Radnor, 7pm, £10, 01544 350559.

STEVE YEOMANS Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm.

SUNDAY ACOUSTIC SESSION Monkland Arms, Monkland, Leominster, 01568 720510.

THE CHURCHFITTERS A folk band like no other. Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, £14, 01588 630023.

Tues 17 September THE NEIL DIAMOND STORY The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

STOKESAY COURT Public tour. Stokesay Court, Onibury, near Craven Arms, 2.30pm, booking essential, 01584 856238.

KINGTON SHOW SATURDAY 14th SEPTEMBER 2019

THE OVALS FARM, KINGTON, HR5 3LN

HORSES, SHEEP, CATTLE, DOG SHOW, SHEARING, HORTICULTURAL TENT, STANNAGE INTERNATIONAL STUNT TEAM, TROTTING RACES, YOUNG FARMERS, TRADE STANDS AND MUCH MORE!

ADULTS £12.50, UNDER 18s £5, UNDER 10s FREE OPEN 9am-6pm CAR PARKING FREE

DOGS WELCOME

www.kingtonshow.co.uk A great day out for all the family

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FRIDAY LIVE The Songs of Nick Drake, a haunting and immaculately crafted concert by Keith James. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 01497 821762.

Dessie Magee, Saturday Shenanigans

BLIND RIVER SCARE De Koffie Pot Bandstand, 7pm, 01432 357753.

OPEN MIC Hosted by Mark Richards. The Rose & Crown, Ludlow, 8pm, please pre-book your slot, email: markianrichards@ hotmail.com PROPELLER The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

Tues 17 September EVENING GALA ORGAN CONCERT Martin Baker of Westminster Cathedral. Hereford Cathedral, 7.15pm, £12, students £5 from the Cathedral Shop or on the door.

VINTAGE JAZZ REVIVAL Rose and Crown, Ludlow, 8.45pm.

OPEN MIC The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, sign up with Chris to perform on the night.

01497 821762.

RESPECT: THE ARETHA FRANKLIN SONGBOOK Tribute to the Queen of Soul and accompanied by the Urban Soul Band and Gospel Choir. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £27.50-£25.50, 01743 281281.

Wed 18 September THE DRAGON BAND 14 musicians playing Basie, Ellington and exclusive arrangements. Jazz to swing to Latin. The Horse and Jockey, Churchstoke, 8pm, 01588 620060.

QUIZ NIGHT De Koffie Pot, Bridge St, Hereford, 8pm, £2 per person, teams of 6 or less, 01432 357753.

COFFEE MORNING The Old School Community Hub, New Radnor, all welcome, 9.15-11.30am, 01544 350559.

CELTIC JAZZ/FOLK SPECIAL Featuring Barum. Queen’s Head, Monmouth, 01600 712767.

OPEN COFFEE MORNING Plus community library. Eaton Bishop Village Hall, 10am-12pm, 07396 541240.

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THE SPEAKEASY Open decks. Left Bank Village, Bridge St, Hereford.

ART BLANK COMBO Playing jazz, reggae and ska. Cross Keys Open House, Llanfyllin, 8.30pm, £2, bring your own drinks.

Thurs 19 September MICHAEL HARVEY & PAULINE DOWN Present Branwen and Other Tales.

Music and storytelling. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, £10, 01885 488575. Arts Alive.

EDDY MARTIN Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 8pm.

AMERICANA SESSION Talbot Hotel, Leominster, 8pm.

ECLECTIC OPEN MIC Wobbly Brewery & Taphouse, Beech Business Park, Hereford, 7.30pm, martinchapple1@gmail.com CALL OF THE KRACKEN Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

BUDDY HOLLY AND THE CRICKETERS Featuring all the timeless classics.

Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £21-£19, 01743 281281.

Fri 20 September AMERICAN SONGBOOK INTIMATE AFFAIR Annette will perform an intimate session from popular artists.

The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 7pm, £10, 01743 234970.

THE SPEAKEASY Featuring 2Tone Revue, one of the best ska and 2tone solo acts.

Left Bank Village, Bridge St, 10pm, 01432 357753.

WINGWALKERS Malthouse, Ironbridge.

OPEN MIC NIGHT Herb Garden Community Cafe, Llandrindod Wells, 7.30pm.

HOT RUBBER Beatles tribute band. Love2Stay, Emstrey, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £5, 01743 583124. Part of Shrewbury’s Beatles Weekend.

TWISTED HITS Reet Petite, West St, Leominster.

LLANDOVERY MALE VOICE CHOIR Part of Kington Walking Festival.

St Mary’s Church, Kington, 7pm, £10 including refreshments, www.kingtonwalks.org 07752 087786.

PHOENIX Gordon Bennetts, St Peter’s Square, Hereford.

WORRIED MEN Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford.

PURPLE ZEPPELIN Tribute. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm, 01584 811442.

NATHAN CARTER: BORN FOR THE ROAD One of Ireland’s biggest live music acts. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £30-£27.50, 01743 281281.

Sat 21 September EQUINOX BONFIRE Playing field, Eaton Bishop, 2pm, free, fun and games for all the family, barbecue and refreshments. www.eatonbishopvillagehall.btck.co.uk OUT OF ORDER The Plough, Whitecross Rd, Hereford.

LAST NIGHT AT THE PROMS With Ledbury Community Brass Band.

Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7.30pm, £10, students £8, 07967 517125.

JOE MITCHELL The Left Bank Bandstand, 3-6pm, 01432 357753.

TIM MANNING Monkland Arms, Monkland, Leominster, 01568 720510.

THE WAYNE MARTIN BAND Michaelmas Street Festival.

Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

MUSIC NOUVEAU An evening of original music and variety of genres, loosley based on folk in amazing acoustics. Featuring Red Madog, Autistry, Jill Ireland, Alfie Gidley and Brent Lee with a special piece created for the evening. St Michael’s Church, near Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm, £8 on the door, 01584 810291.

EUPHONISM The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

BEATLES THEMED QUIZ With food. Beatles tribute band.

Love2Stay, Emstrey, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £5, 01743 583124. Part of Shrewbury’s Beatles Weekend.

BAD SPANIEL Gordon Bennetts, St Peter’s Square, Hereford.

BEATLES OPEN MIC NIGHT Local bands and singers perform The Beatles’ greatest hits and lesser known songs. The Wheatsheaf, Frankwell, Shrewsbury, 7pm, free. Part of Shrewsbury’s Beatles Weekend.

SATURDAY SHENANIGANS Featuring Dessie Magee, Brighton-based folk/rock singersongwriter. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 01497 821762.

HOTROX The Ducker, Leominster.

MICHAEL HARVEY & PAULINE DOWN Present Branwen and Other Tales.

An evening of music and storytelling.

Little Wenlock Village Hall, 7.30pm, £10, 01952 505888. Arts Alive.

MICHAELMAS FAIR Street theatre, live music, vintage vehicles, street markets, exhibitions, steam engines and more. Bishop’s Castle, 12-9pm, £6, under 12’s free. www.michaelmasfair.co.uk JIGSAW SOUND Shrewsbury mixed choir. The University Centre, The Guildhall, Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £10 to include refreshments, 01743 258888.

Raising money to support the work of the Shrewsbury Street Pastors.

SONIC BOOM Malthouse, Ironbridge.

WHISKEY RIVER Playing a mixture of Cajun, blues and country rock. Burton Hotel, Kington, 8pm, £8. Part of Kington Walking Festival, www.kingtonwalks.org 07752 087786.

ANDREY CHULOVSKIY Organ recital. St Mary’s Church, Welshpool, 4pm, £10/£5, 01686 614555.

SMAAAK presents

GENESIS CONNECTED Tribute show featuring front man, Pete Bultitude. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7.30pm, £20, 01686 614555.

DARKSIDE Performing tracks from Pink Floyd.

Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £21.50, 01743 281281.

Sun 22 September BLUES SUNDAY Featuring Sultana Brothers. Richmond Place Club, Edgar St, Hereford, 3-5pm, 01432 270211.

LUNCHTIME LIVE AT ‘THE CAVERN’ Live Beatles music with The Backbeat Three, Famous Last Words and Two-Faced Tom & The Bootleg Boys. The Buttermarket Cellars, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 12-2pm, refreshments, tea/coffee/bar, £10 includes bacon roll and salad. www. facebook.com/shrewsburybeatles Part of Shrewsbury’s Beatles Weekend.

SUNDAY LUNCH The Old School Community Hub, New Radnor, all welcome, 01544 350559.

In aid of St Mary’s Church, New Radnor.

LIVE MUSIC Prince of Wales, Ledbury.

Conquest Theatre Bromyard Live on Stage Fri 13 Sept, 7.30pm FOLK IN THE FOYER with THREADED

Thursday, October 3rd

Classical music concert Kingsland Parish Church

Each year Thomas Bowes and Eleanor Alberga bring to Kingsland a superb classical music evening, with world class musicians.

This years offering includes: JS Bach – Ricercari in 6 Voices, Alberga – String Quartet No3, Schubert – Cello Quintet.

The Festival commences at the Sun Inn Leintwardine on the 2nd October and arrives in Kingsland on Thursday evening, the 3rd October.

Tickets £15, accompanied under 16s free

01584 878141

Sat 14 Sept, 7.30pm Two’s Company present LOVE LETTERS Thurs 19 Sept, 7.30pm Michael Harvey & Pauline Down present BRANWEN AND OTHER TALES A magical evening of music and storytelling. (Arts Alive) Fri 27 Sept, 7.30pm FARCICAL COMEDY - FUNNIES IN THE FOYER featuring NICK PAGE, ANNA KIERE AND MARTI

Films 6 Sept, 8pm THE KEEPER (15) 20 Sept, 7.30pm FISHERMAN’S FRIENDS (12A) 21 Sept, 7.30pm SOMETIMES ALWAYS NEVER (12A)

Screenings 10 Sept, 7.30pm In Conversation with MARGARET ATTWOOD 12 Sept, 7.30pm FLEABAG featuring Phoebe Waller-Bridge National Theatre 26 Sept, 7pm ONE MAN TWO GUVNORS National Theatre

Box office 01885 488575 www.conquest-theatre.co.uk

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ANDY FAIRWEATHER LOWE One of the greatest pop music icons of Wales over the last fifty years. He will be joined by his brass section, The Hi Riders. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £25, 01600 772467.

Benji Kirkpatrick & The Excess

LET’S HANG ON Tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £24.50, 01743 281281.

Fri 27 September

Sun 22 September

Wed 25 September

WOODCHUCK Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm.

QUIZ NIGHT Monkland Arms, Monkland, Leominster, 8.30pm, 01568 720510.

WEIRDSHIRE Featuring Ian A Anderson. Babar Cafe, Union St, Hereford, 01432 342334.

BBC NATIONAL ORCHESTRA OF WALES Scenes and stories with live illustration

by James Mayhew. Programme includes Humperdinck Prelude to Hansel & Gretel, Sibelius Scene with Cranes, Herrmann Suite from Psycho, Grieg in the Hall of the Mountain King and Mussorgsky Pictures at an Exhibition. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 3pm, £15, 1 adult and up to 2 children £15, 2 adults and up to 4 children £20, senior citizens £13.50, 01686 614555.

QUIZ NIGHT De Koffie Pot, Bridge St, Hereford, 8pm, £2 per person, teams of 6 or less, 01432 357753.

THE SPEAKEASY So Taboo, folk/rock. Left Bank, Bridge St, Hereford, 7.45pm.

RODNEY BRANIGAN De Koffie Pot (upstairs), 7.30pm, 01432 357753.

DIRTY DOGS Gordon Bennetts, St Peter’s Square, Hereford.

BALTERING MICRO FESTIVAL The world’s first baltering micro festival with virtual world music. Courtesy of Dakhabrakha, Tetes Raides and Kispel es a Borz. Leintwardine Community Centre, 8pm, free, pay bar. Come ready to dance clumsily and have fun to music. Tickets from www.eventbrite. com/e/baltering-festival-tickets

MUSIC RHYTHM & THE BRAIN Old skool beats. Chang Thai Bar, Market St, Ludlow, 8pm.

BENJI KIRKPATRICK & THE EXCESS Benji makes a return to Shropshire with his new power trio, who are touring their debut album ‘Gold Has Worn Away’. Original alt roots from the rhythmic drivers of Bellowhead.

Ludlow Brewing Company, The Railway Shed, Station Drive, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £10, 01584 873291.

WARREN JAMES Housman’s Bar & Restaurant, Church Stretton.

GOLD ROOM The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

Tues 24 September

FRANK SINATRA - HIS WAY Robert Habermann’s unique story book show. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.45pm, 01432 340555.

Mon 23 September

VINTAGE JAZZ REVIVAL Rose and Crown, Ludlow, 8.45pm.

ECLECTIC OPEN MIC Volunteer Inn, Harold St, Hereford, 8pm, martinchapple1@gmail.com PETER DYKE Organ recital. Hereford Cathedral, 1.15pm.

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KEVIN FIGES QUARTET Jazz special. Queen’s Head, Monmouth, 01600 712767.

FITZWILLIAM @ HAY Featuring the Fitzwilliam String Quartet and Friends. Richard Wigmore study session on Schumann and Elgar Piano Quintets, The Swan Hotel, 3.30pm, £15 on the door. Concert with pianist Anna Tilbrook at St Mary’s Church, Hay-onWye. Programme includes Schubert, Roderick Williams, Schumann and Elgar, 7pm, 01497 822010, or from Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye.

OPEN MIC The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, sign up with Chris to perform on the night.

01497 821762.

THE DRAGON BAND 14 musicians playing Basie, Ellington and exclusive arrangements. Jazz to swing to Latin. The Horse and Jockey, Churchstoke, 8pm, 01588 620060.

Thurs 26 September

BC/DC Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

THE SPEAKEASY Jazz night with Orjan Hulten. Left Bank, Bridge St, Hereford, 7.45pm.

GAMES NIGHT All welcome. The Old School Community Hub, New Radnor, 6.30pm, 01544 350559.

TROVATORI AND SASSCAPPELLA Autumn special with a double bill.

Silvester Horne Institute, Church Stretton, 7.30pm, £12 includes glass of wine, 01694 720132, www.silvesterhorneevents.co.uk

REMI HARRIS WITH TOM MOORE Highly acclaimed jazz and blues guitarist Remi, with bassist Tom Moore.

Cafe @ All Saints, Hereford, supper and bar 6pm, music from 7.30pm, £20, book online www.cafeatallsaints.co.uk THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY Castle Hall, Bridgnorth, 7.30pm, 01584 878141.

DELRAY ROCKETS Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford.

CRIMSON CHILD Malthouse, Ironbridge.

JESS MORGAN & NELS ANDREWS The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 7.45pm, £12, 01743 234970.

THE GREATEST HITS OF MOTOWN Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £26.50-£25.50, 01743 281281.

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Fri 27 September BRIGHT FIELD New seasonal celebration of music and spoken word. Featuring Sam Lee, the Mercury-nominated folk musician.

With support from Emma Daman and Richard King with DJs Sproatly Smith and Jus’Jay. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, 01497 821762.

OPEN MIC Hosted by Mark Richards. The Sun, Leintwardine, 8pm. Pre-book your slot email markianrichards@hotmail.com SHOWADDYWADDY Europe’s most successful exponents of retro-inspired rock ‘n’ roll. Pavilion Mid Wales, Llandrindod Wells, 7.30pm, £24/£22 plus booking fees, 08444 771000.

LIVE DINNER JAZZ Local quartet plays well-known standards, Latin and blues. Free entry, cocktails, light bites or book a table for dinner. The Cliffe at Dinham, Ludlow, 8 - 10.30pm, 01584 872063.

Sat 28 September ST MICHAEL’S HOSPICE BIG TEA Tombola, face-painting, raffle, tea and cakes. All proceeds to St Michael’s Hospice. Eaton Bishop Village Hall, 2-4pm, www.eatonbishopvillagehall. btck.co.uk

EVENTS AT THE PALES Sun 15 September, 10am-4pm

TAIZÉ AT THE PALES

A day exploring Taizé singing with Susie Ennals.

Sat 29 September, 2-5pm

PALES ANNUAL LECTURE

‘More than a pile of porridge.

Learning how to quake, or confessions of an L-plate Prison Chaplain.’

With Ruth Moore-Williams.

A lively and humorous approach to a serious subject.

For more information and bookings

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01597 851543 or www.thepales.org.uk Near Llandegley, Llandrindod Wells, LD1 5UH

Whiskey Moon Face

JOE MITCHELL The Left Bank Bandstand, Bridge St, Hereford, 7pm.

SATURDAY SHENANIGANS Featuring The Butcher’s Dog Show!

The Sundown Jazz Society, Jakey Boy Hughes and hosts, The Butcher’s Dogs. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, £3 in advance, £5 on the door, cash only, 01497 821762.

LIVE MUSIC Gordon Bennetts, St Peter’s Square, Hereford.

STEFFAN THOULD Folk/rock. The Left Bank Bandstand, Bridge St, Hereford, 3-6pm.

WHISKEY MOON FACE Led by the superb vocals and hallucinatory lyrics of singer Louisa Jones, they combine elements of Eastern European traditional and klezmer music, old-time New Orleans jazz to make a truly beautiful and utterly original sound. Presteigne Assembly Rooms, 8pm, £8, www.wegottickets. com and The Workhouse (cash only).

DJ SAM The Left Bank Bandstand, 12-5pm, 01432 357753.

THE USUAL SUSPECTS Malthouse, Ironbridge.

THE TREE-YO Featuring Lee Jones, Tony Bianco and Peter Cabara. Andrew Logan Museum of Sculpture, Berriew, £12.50 in advance, £15 on the door, under 16s half price, under 10s free if they do not require a seat. Includes light supper, 01686 640689.

REMI HARRIS Jazz and blues guitar. Stop Cafe Bar, Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery, 7.30pm, £12, 07834 718176.

PAUL PARKER AND ALL THE RIGHT FRIENDS The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

FITZWILLIAM @ HAY Featuring the Fitzwilliam String Quartet and Friends. Richard Wigmore study session on Tchaikovsky’s Souvenir de Florence, The Swan Hotel, 10am, £7.50 on the door. ‘50 Years of the FSQ’ interview of quartet by Richard Wigmore, The Swan Hotel, 11.30am, £7.50 on the door. Screening of John Bridcut’s film ‘Elgar: The Man Behind the Music!’ Richard Booth’s Bookshop, 2.30pm, £10. Concert with Fitzwilliam Quartet and The Dragonfly Ensemble, Booth’s Bookshop, 7.30pm, £15.

Programme includes Suk Meditation, Borodin, Dohnanyi and Tchaikovsky, 7.30pm, 01497 822010, or from Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye. CLUN VALLEY JAZZ Featuring Chris Young Quartet, Four Corners. Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, 01588 630023.

THE VERY GRIMM BROTHERS AND SASSCAPPELLA Adrian Mealing, poetry and John Denton, guitar plus Sasscappella, a three-piece capella band featuring a mixture of jazz, pop and original comedy songs. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 8pm, £12, students £8, 07967 517125, THE OPERA DUDES Two modern day Mario Lanzas performing some of the world’s most romantic music, in their own unique vocal arrangements with laugh a minute banter. Linton Village Hall, near Ross-on-Wye, 7pm for 8pm, Pre-book £12, 07974 484141, ARTS @ ST LAURENCE ‘Women Composers and their Muses’.

Featuring Di Xiao, piano.

St Laurence’s Church, Ludlow, 1pm.

JESS MORGAN & NELS ANDREWS An atmospheric concoction of songwriting and storytelling. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 7.45pm, £12, 01743 234970.

Wednesday 2nd - Sunday 6th October 2019 Fête Anniversaire Artistic directors Thomas Bowes & Eleanor Alberga The tenth Arcadia Festival will take place in Leintwardine, Ludlow, Kingsland and Downton.

This year the festival celebrates ten years of Arcadia and the 70th birthday of its co-founder Eleanor Alberga and her brilliant compositions. It also highlights major works performed for Arcadia during its previous festivals.

PROGRAMME Friday 4 October, 7.30pm ST MARY MAGDALENE, LEINTWARDINE, SY7 0LP

Wednesday 2 October, 7.30pm SUN INN, LEINTWARDINE, SY7 0LP A light-hearted ‘taster’ concert.

Free event.

Thursday 3 October, 7.30pm ST MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS, KINGSLAND, HR6 9QW JS Bach - Ricercar in 6 voices from ‘The Musical Offering’ Alberga - String Quartet 3 Schubert - Cello Quintet, D956

Friday 4 October, 3pm METHODIST CHURCH, LUDLOW, SY8 1NH Examining the music of Schoenberg, Messiaen & Shostakovich Talk illustrated by Ensemble Arcadiana

Shostakovich - String Quartet No. 7 Opus 108 Schoenberg - Transfigured Night Opus 4 Alberga - Succubus Moon, Oboe and String Quartet Schubert - String Quartet D810 ‘Death & the Maiden’

Saturday 5 October, 7.30pm ST LAURENCE’S CHURCH, LUDLOW, SY8 1AJ Purcell - Fantasia upon one note Alberga - Piano Sonata (World Premiere) Schubert - Quintet ‘The Trout’ D667 Messiaen - Quartet for the End of Time

Sunday 6 October, 4pm ST GILES DOWNTON ON THE ROCK, SY8 2HU

Schubert - String Trio D471 Bartok - from 44 Duos for Two Violins Alberga - Shining Gate of Morpheus for Horn & String Quartet Shostakovich - String Quartet No. 8 Opus 110 Alberga - String Quartet No. 2

ENSEMBLE ARCADIANA 2019 Twelve world class musicians performing during the festival Horn - Richard Watkins Clarinet Sacha Rattle Viola - Andres Kaljuste Violin Thomas Bowes Oscar Perks Clifton Harrison Double Bass - Leon Bosch

Oboe - Nicholas Daniel Piano - Eleanor Alberga Sophia Rahman Cello - Caroline Dale Jonathan Swensen

TICKETS Early bird subscription deal for the entire festival - £50 until 31st August Single Concert tickets: £15. Talks: £10. Accompanied under 16s: free From Ludlow Assembly Rooms www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk [01584 878141] Or through www.eventbrite.co.uk Also available from local agents - 01547 540763 & 01547 540356 Or at Griffiths Garage shop, Leintwardine

For more information: www.arcadiamusic.org.uk

The Big Magic Dance & Party Band

ARCADIA FESTIVAL A free taster concert. The Sun Inn, Leintwardine, 7.30pm. www.arcadiamusic.org.uk

Thurs 3 October ALMELEY STEADY SESSION The Bells Inn, Almeley, near Kington, www.almeleysteadysession.wordpress. com WEIRDSHIRE Featuring C Joynes and Bell Lungs.

Babar Cafe, Union St, Hereford, 01432 342334.

LUKE DOHERTY & SIMON PARRATT Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 8pm.

Sat 28 September BIG MAGIC DANCE BAND The 10-piece dance band with special guests! The Town & Village Hall Tour.

Oswestry Memorial Dance Hall, 8pm, £8 in advance or £10 on the door, 079661 48448.

STOKESAY COURT Public tour. Stokesay Court, Onibury, near Craven Arms, 2.30pm, booking essential, 01584 856238.

JON BODEN Lead singer of the progressive juggernaut Bellowhead. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7.30pm, £20, 01982 552555.

THAT’LL BE THE DAY Rock and Roll variety production.

Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7pm, £27.50-£24, 01743 281281.

CLUN VALLEY JAZZ Presents ‘Four Courners’ - Chris Young’s Quartet, featuring some of the country’s finest rising jazz stars.

Town Hall, Bishop’s Castle, 8pm, £15, 01588 630023.

BRECON TOWN CONCERT BAND Last night of the Proms.

Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7pm, 01874 611622.

Mon 30 September

OCTOBER

Fri 4 October MARK LATIMER / TREV DAVIES TRIO Chequers, Etnam St, Leominster.

OKTOBERFEST 200 local ales, gin den, wine bar, rum shack, comedy, bands and more.

Shrewsbury Quarry Park. www.shropshireoktoberfest.co.uk EBENEZA WEAZEL Malthouse, Ironbridge.

LOST THE PLOT The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

STOKESAY COURT Public tour. Stokesay Court, Onibury, near Craven Arms, 2.30pm, booking essential, 01584 856238.

ARCADIA FESTIVAL An in-depth, fully illustrated talk examining the music of Schoenberg, Messiaen and Shostakovich, by Ensemble Arcadia. Methodist Church, Ludlow, 3pm, £10. Concert at 7.30pm, St Mary Magdalene, Leintwardine, programme includes Shostakovich, Schoenberg, Alberga and Schubert. £15, under 16s free, 01584 878141, www.arcadiamusic.org.uk

STEVE FERBRAICHE Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm.

Wed 2 October

Sat 5 October

FITZWILLIAM @ HAY Featuring the Fitzwilliam String Quartet and Friends. Richard Wigmore study session on Shostakovich String Quartets, The Swan Hotel, 10am, £7.50 on the door. ‘Shostakovitch Inspired!’

Music painter Maryleen Schiltkamp paints on canvas, live on stage in response to the Fitzwilliam String Quartet’s performance. Theatre Brycheiniog, Brecon, 3.30pm, £15/£7.50, 01874 611622, or from Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye.

THE DRAGON BAND 14 musicians playing Basie, Ellington and exclusive arrangements. Jazz to swing to Latin. The Horse and Jockey, Churchstoke, 8pm, 01588 620060.

QUIZ NIGHT De Koffie Pot, Bridge St, Hereford, 8pm, £2 per person, teams of 6 or less, 01432 357753.

TENBURY APPLEFEST Apple identification, apple juicing, demonstrations, activities, bar, food, entertainment throughout the day and display of over 250 apple varieties!

Pearl Lake Ukelele Group, reptiles from Dudley Zoo, Leominster Morris, Blue Moon, classic cars, Alpaca treks, Trevor Hill’s Animal Encounters, Tenbury Teme Valley Band, Tenbury School Choirs, Town Crier. The Burgage, Tenbury Wells, 10am4.30pm, £4, under 16s free, 01584 890007, www.tenburyapplefest.co.uk

Sun 29 September HAY WEDDING FAIR The regions finest wedding suppliers, to help inspire and plan your perfect day. Boutique dresses, bridal jewellery, handmade party favours, stationery, live music and cakes. Free fizz on arrival and goodie bag for all brides to be. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 11am-3pm, free entry. 01497 821762.

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MIKE WILTON Prince of Wales, Ledbury.

ARCADIA FESTIVAL With artistic directors, Eleanor Alberga and Thomas Bowes. Programme includes JS Bach, Alberga and Schubert. St Michael and All Angels Church, Kingsland, 7.30pm, £15, under 16s free, 01584 878141, www.arcadiamusic.org.uk

Tues 1 October VINTAGE JAZZ REVIVAL Rose and Crown, Ludlow, 8.45pm.

THE BUTCHERS DOGS Toby and John invite you to a musical evening plus support. Dukes Arms, Presteigne, 8.30pm, £3 on the door.

Jed and Allie welcome you to the pub with folk at it’s heart

WHAT’S ON IN SEPTEMBER Fri 6 September - FIRST FRIDAY SESSION Sat 7 September - RONALDOS Sun 15 September - SUNDAY ACOUSTIC SESSION Sat 21 September - TIM MANNING Wed 25 September - QUIZ NIGHT 8.30pm start Lunches and evening meals served everyday.

Fine ales and wines by the score.

Monkland Arms, Monkland, Leominster, HR6 9DE 01568 720510 www.themonklandarms.co.uk

Contact 079661 48448 w.gartry@hotmail.com

Sat 7 Sept Llanfair Caereinion Institute Hall SY21 0RY Sat 14 Sept Wattlesborough Village Dance Hall SY5 9DX Sat 28 Sept Oswestry Memorial Hall SY11 2EG Sat 5 Oct Priest Weston Village Dance Hall SY15 6DE Sat 26 Oct Montgomery Town Hall SY15 6PH Sat 23 Nov Welshpool Town Hall SY21 7JQ Sat 21 Dec Berriew Community Centre SY21 8BA Regular updates @ www.eddygartry.com

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Sat 5 October FRUIT MACHINE Malthouse, Ironbridge.

BRIMFIELD FOLK CLUB Brimfield Village Hall, Brimfield, near Ludlow, 7.30pm, 01584 711480 www.roger435.wixsite.com/brimfieldfolkclub

CONTRABAND The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

Music Workshops

MAX BOYCE Painting pictures in word and song. Caldicot Leisure Centre, 7.30pm, £28, 01873 850805.

BIG MAGIC DANCE BAND The 10-piece dance band with special guests!

The Town & Village Hall Tour. Priest Weston Village Hall, SY15 6DE, 8pm, £8 in advance or £10 on the door, 01938 561305.

GLASBURY ARTS AGM + THEATRE & DANCE PROGRAMME Entertainment by Gwernyfed High School pupils.

Gwernyfed High School, 7.30pm, £8, under 18s free, www.glasburyarts.co.uk, 07583 544110.

ARCADIA FESTIVAL Artistic directors: Eleanor Alberga and Thomas Bowes.

Programme includes Purcell, Alberga, Schubert and Messiaen. St Laurence’s Church, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £15, under 16s free, 01584 878141, www.arcadiamusic.org.uk OKTOBERFEST 200 local ales, gin den, wine bar, rum shack, comedy, bands and more. Shrewsbury Quarry Park. www.shropshireoktoberfest.co.uk HEIDI TALBOT & ADAM HOLMES The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 7.45pm, £15, 01743 234970.

Sun 6 October KATY HURT Prince of Wales, Ledbury.

ARCADIA FESTIVAL Artistic directors: Eleanor Alberga and Thomas Bowes.

Programme includes Purcell, Alberga, Schubert, Bartok and Shostakovich. St Giles, Downton on the Rock, 4pm, £15, under 16s free, 01584 878141, www.arcadiamusic. org.uk

Mon 7 October CIDER CITY JAZZMEN The Barrels, St Owen’s St, Hereford, 01432 274968.

AMERICANA SESSION Grape Vaults, Leominster, 8pm.

Sun 15 September TAIZÉ AT THE PALES A day exploring Taizé’s music and inspiration, led by Susie Ennals. The Pales Quaker Meeting House, Llandegley, 10am-4pm, www.thepales.org.uk Sat 21 September GREGORIAN CHANT WORKSHOP A day course for singers and also for those with interests in the history of music, theology, meditation and cultural history. Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton, 9.30am-5pm, £35, 01547 550377.

Sun 22 September PLAY KLEZMER With The Klezmonauts of Llanidloes. All instruments welcome, with or without Klezmer experience.

Berriew Community Centre, 10.30am-4.30pm, £10-£15.

Booking essential, details matt@mousematt.net Sun 22 September SING WITH THE PALES PEACE CHOIR The Pales Quaker Meeting House, Llandegley, LD1 5UH. www.thepales.org.uk Sun 22 September SONGS FOR YOU Dementia Friendly in association with Arts for Health.

Led by Sal Tonge. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 2pm, 01584 878141.

Sat 12 October BORDER MARCHES EARLY MUSIC FORUM A Workshop for Dancers and Instrumentalists (A = 440).

Tutor: Alison Kinder, assisted by members of Apollo’s Revels. In Memory of Lis Talbott Baroque and Playford dances. Players all day, dancers afternoon only.

9.30am for 10am - 4.30pm. The Dance Centre, Arlais Road, Llandrindod Wells, LD1 5HE. Booking essential.

For further details contact Fran Johnstone on fjjohnstone@btinternet.com or see www.bmemf.org.uk Monday THE NEW TITLEY PHIL Good sight-reading skills and interested in playing mostly baroque music in a friendly chamber orchestra? Come and join “The New Titley Phil” – directed by baroque cellist and gambist David Hatcher.

2.15pm-4.45pm, Titley Village Hall, 07989 091949.

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

Monday THE GARRICK SINGERS For over 60s. The Courtyard, Hereford, 2pm. £5 per session, 01432 340555.

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

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

Also open our superb CAFÉ!

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

Tel: 01547 530744 OPEN EVERY DAY aardvaark@btconnect.com www.aardvark-books.com Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm

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H.Art: Gordon Crosby – The Art of the Pot Saturday 7th – 22nd September Nearly 150 works by the late great potter Gordon Crosby who lived the last years of his life in the Marches.

Aardvark October Brocante Sunday 27th October, 10am-3pm. Free entry and parking Nearly 30 stalls of fantastic bric-a-brac filled with bargains.

Live music from Norrie Davies and French Breakfast served all morning. Not to be missed.

Mondays ALIVE & KICKIN’ CHOIR Old Muse, Glamorgan St, Brecon, 7-9pm, £5 public, £3 students/staff. tanyawalkermusic@hotmail.com Mondays CRAVEN ARMS MALE VOICE CHOIR All ages welcome singing a broad repertoire of traditional and modern songs. Practice at The Craven Arms Community Centre, 7.30pm. Martin on 01694 722500.

Monday BANDAMANIA Traditional dance music from far and wide. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne 7.15pm, Sue Harris 01547 550158.

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

Tuesday LUNCHTIME UPLIFT SINGING SESSIONS Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 12.30pm, 01874 611622.

Tuesday LEOMINSTER COMMUNITY CHOIR Choir leader: Olivia Preye. No auditions, no need to read music.

World, folk music, anything goes. 7-8.30pm at Leominster Community Centre. 01568 369074.

Tuesday ST MICHAELS SINGERS Welcome interest from new singers, (particularly basses and tenors!) If you are interested please phone our Chairperson Pat Mutton on 01584 819875. We meet on Tuesday evenings at 7.30pm in St Michael’s Village Hall, near Tenbury Wells.

Tuesdays SAMBA BRECON Sue on 07792 165481 or Gill on 01497 821631. 7-9pm, Village Hall just outside Brecon.

Tuesday WHITTON VOICES Mixed community choir.

Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 7.30-9.30pm, £6.

All welcome. Led by Sue Harris, 01547 550158.

Wednesdays CASTLE VOICES Community choir, songs from around the globe, all taught by ear, led by Sue Harris.

Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, 7-8.30pm, £6, 01547 550158.

Wednesday ROCKSPRING COMMUNITY CHOIR All welcome particularly men! Minimal charge. Rockspring Community Centre, Ludlow. 01584 529053.

Wednesday MUSIC MAKING WITH A BEAT BANG BONG Creative classes, dementia friendly. The Courtyard, Hereford, 2-3.30pm, £2 per session, 01432 340555.

Wednesdays fortnightly PLAY IT BY EAR Scottish tunes.

Stirring strathspeys, danceable jigs, brooding airs and romping reels from the Highlands and Islands of Scotland.

Tunes are taught at a gentle pace, with plenty of help and encouragement along the way. All melody instruments welcome! Kitty Greenwood: www.folkfiddleteacher.co.uk £52 (8 weeks) or £7.50 p.w. The Pilgrim Centre, Craven Arms, 7.30 to 9.30 pm To book your place, contact Kitty, 01584 841564.

Wednesday LUDLOW LARKS COMMUNITY CHOIR Led by Polly Bolton. Songs from around the world.

Ludlow Women’s Centre, 7.30pm-9.30pm. 01584 823609 or info@oak-barn.co.uk or www.jollypages.co.uk/larks Thursday EDGE CHAMBER CHOIR Auditioned chamber choir led by Ros Crouch. Friends Meeting House, Ludlow, 7.30-9.30pm. 01584 841053 or ros.crouch@gmail.com Thursday KINGTON COMMUNITY Choir rehearsals term time 6.45-8.30pm at Kington Primary School. Formed in 2014 we are a non-auditioning mixed choir of all ages.

Website: kccchoir.wordpress.com kccherefordshire@ gmail.com Thursday CLUNSONGBIRDS 10 -11.30am in Hightown Hall. Songs to brighten up the day, all taught by ear. £5 per week. Led by Sue Harris 01547 550158 sumarieharris@btinternet.com Thursday BELLA A CAPPELLA All-female 4-part close harmony singing group. Oscars, Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7.15-9.45pm, email aimoevo@hotmail.co.uk Thursday PRESTEIGNE POP CHOIR Contact John Hymas for details: 07969 440183, john@johnhymas.com Thursday VOICE ACADEMY AT THE COURTYARD For ages 13+. The Courtyard, Hereford, 4.30-6pm, £4 per session, 01432 340555.

Thursday CANTORION LLANDRINDOD Mixed choir, early/classical music. Howey VH, 7.45pm, 01874 754774.

First Thursdays BLACK HILL TUNE CLUB 2pm at the Crown Inn Longtown. Free. 01432 263495.

Friday LITTLE HEREFORD VOICES COMMUNITY CHOIR We are a non-audition choir formed 7 years ago with 30+ mixed voices. Rehearsing at Little Hereford Village Hall, 7.30pm- 9.15pm. Subscriptions £3 per session (2018/2019 rate). Broad repertoire (usually 3 & 4 parts) – all welcome. More information, term dates etc: lhvoices.wix.com/home Friday BUZZY BEATS! A fun music filled morning for the under 5s. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 10.30am-11.30am, £6, £5 sibling, 01743 234970.

Friday MUSIC TIME For under 5s. The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury, 10.30am-11.30am, 01743 234970.

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

Sessions Back Next Month

Trevor Davies Music

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

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

Plus many other brands.

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

10th November 2019 Metropole Hotel, Llandrindod Wells

In collaboration with Coed Cadw/Woodland Trust in Wales The Campaign for the Protection of Rural Wales CPRW Brecon & Radnor Branch Public full day seminar with keynote speaker, George Peterken To reserve places or book a publicity stand for your organization email iainaitken@lineone.net, 01497 821668 www.brecon-and-radnor-cprw.wales

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band directory ACOUSTIC DUO, ‘SMITH JOHNSON’, have recently reformed and offer a repertoire of original material, along with some interesting covers of the likes of The Beatles, Led Zeppelin and Family. Smith & Johnson are - Dave Haigney-Smith (Sultana Brothers), vocals and harmonica.

Martin Johnson (previously, The Blues Occasionals), guitar and harmonies. Original, live and local! Contact Martin - 01686 411089 / 07400 190040. Dave - 01686 688408 / 07957 520235. Available for house parties.

ADD A BAND - Real instrument backing to your own music. Perfect for singer songwriters etc. Studio near Newtown. Www.addaband.co.uk, 07515 401635.

THE LUDLOW JAZZ COLLECTIVE Local Quartet/Quintet with singer if required, playing smooth sounds of well-known standards, Latin and blues.

Available for all types of events and celebrations.

Contact Paul Brooks 07980 822014.

Email pppbrooks@gmail.com

BANDAMANIA Community band playing wild and wonderful traditional music. Perfect for ceilidhs, parties and all sorts of local events. Sue Harris 01547 550158 sumarieharris@btinternet.com

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

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

Contact Jacqui Savage 07966 943314 Email – jaxbass.xs@btinternet.com http://www.littlerumba.com

BIG MAGIC DANCE BAND 10-piece jive/R & R group.

‘Does what it says on the tin!’ Parties/festivals/happenings/ weddings etc. Call Eddy on 01691 648729 or 07796 148448.

Web: eddygartry.com Email: w.gartry@hotmail.com Management also for The Werewolves of Powys and Blues State UK

MAMMAFUNK are a 6-piece funk and soul band available for parties, weddings, corporate and charity events.

Covering classic and modern hits we are also available to offer a bespoke set list for any specific song requests you may have. www.mammafunk.com Call 078144 86028 / 079693 27030.

CATCH22 is a lively and energetic party band playing a wide range of well known hits from the 70s, 80s, 90s, 00s in their own inimitable retro-rock style. For bookings call Mel on 07903 104877 or email meltons5@hotmail.com Join us on facebook.com/Catch22.Wales

MELOMANICS Principally a wacky Duo with an amazingly dynamic sound, playing their eclectic and cosmopoloitan repertoire with engaging humour and infectious energy (sustainable). Far more than just great music. And stilts if appropriate. Find out just how much fun a ceilidh really can be. Either with the minimal, but inspirational option of Tim calling and playing, or if really necessary, with a separate caller. Ideal for parties, weddings, fund-raising events, festivals, shows, pubs, restaurants, etc. Scottish, Irish and French-themed specialities (Timoléon pour vos soirées francaises). For info call Tim on 01743 719438, or Rich 01743 718612. Email tim@melomanics.co.uk.

Website www.melomanics.co.uk

APPLEBY STONE Live acoustic duo/trio, guitar, flute, saxophones, voices, double bass, jazz, folk, R&B, pop, many originals, perfect for private and public events. applebystone.com 07979 542 449.

CHRISIE J LOCAL VOCALIST! I sing Jazz. Soul, Musical Theatre, Pop and Rock. For more information or to make a booking email chrisiej20@gmail.com or phone 07968 893719. Have a look at my social media for performance videos and more information. Also looking for a band so get in touch if interested.

DISKAN Breton-Irish-Balkan music, well established band with wide touring and festival experience, available for gigs, private events, ceilidhs, art’s centre performances. Various formats available (from two to four musicians: flute, fiddle, guitar, bouzouki, double bass, vocals). Follow us on Facebook. Tel: 07588 858010. Email: imiletitch@aol.co.uk ENGLISH DULCIMER DUO Sue and Lisa both play Hammer Dulcimers, conjuring up evocative music with their interpretations of traditional tunes and jaunty eighteenth century melodies. The effect of their combined sounds is spellbinding and suitable for a wide variety of happenings.

Contact info@englishdulcimer.co.uk THE FORDSONS. The Fordson family present a programme of old-timey, mountain and early bluegrass music - the content is morally good. String band music from the early 20th century - breakdowns, fiddle and banjo tunes and cautionary songs of love and loss.

Contact Pa Fordson on 01981 241436 or email thefordsons@gmail.com

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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!

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

Available for festival, events, parties, folk clubs, pubs and bars; performance presentations and workshops for all occasions too. Web: www.ragtimejug.co.uk Contact: John; 01594 861151. Email: info@ragtimejug.co.uk Facebook. com: ragtime jug orchestra.

RHYTHM THIEVES Funky, folky and fun. Firm favourites at festivals, pubs, parties and events around the Midlands and beyond, Rhythm Thieves are a lively must-see band who deliver an unforgettable and highly entertaining night out. “Full of fire and enthusiasm” Mike Harding, BBC Radio 2 “Great, super, lovely - our resident band” Genevieve Tudor. BBC Radio Midlands Folk Show.

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

Wheaton Aston Folk Festival Tel: 01568 770 134, e-mail rhythmthieves@hotmail.com

SAMBUCA Ludlow based acoustic trio, playing a nice mix of jazz standards, classic blues, sambas etc.

For more information call Richard 07974 399524.

SEAN SAYE Singer/guitarist, professional, self contained, large repertoire. Music mostly, but not exclusively, from the 60’s and 70’s.

Great sound. Contact tel: 07734 399497 or email seansaye@yahoo.co.uk. FInd me on YouTube: Sean Saye. www.seansaye.co.uk SILVER BRANCH (Ceilidh and Concert Band). CEILIDH BAND with caller. Available for weddings/ birthday parties/fund raisers, etc.

For photos/videos please see our Facebook page. For further enquiries, ring David on 01981 540832 or Anna on 07980 961187.

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

Tel nos. as above.

SINGLED OUT Experienced, 3-piece band covering the best pop and rock music from the 50’s to the current era.

We focus on great tunes that don’t usually get played by other bands, but which everyone will know. Of course, we do some of the more usual songs as well! www.singledoutband.com email: info@singledoutband. com Phone 07518 291 676.

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Band Directory ONLY £40 FOR THE WHOLE YEAR Just post the details of your band (around 40 words) with a cheque for £40 payable to Broad Sheep and post to: The Lodge, Westhide, Hereford, HR1 3RQ You can amend the wording anytime during the year, just call Clare on 01432 850444 or email: info@broadsheep.com DON’T FORGET... if you have any gigs in the area, email/phone by the 15th of the preceding month for FREE LISTINGS.

SIR DANCELOT 4/5 piece ceilidh/twmpath band. Far and away the best exponents of traditional dance music of the British Isles and beyond for miles around and leagues beneath. Concertina, mandolin, fiddles, whistles, cittern, jews harp... Available for weddings, parties and public events. For information and bookings, contact: Cornelius 01686 411147 corns@mousemusic.co.uk or Peter 07561 820509. www.sirdancelot.co.uk SLIPPERY SLOPE Silly, melancholy and beautiful music played on accordion, fiddle, guitar and steel pan. From ska to klezmer via a Parisian cafe and a Russian vodka bar. For more info please call Jo or Ben on 01981 510136 see www.slipperyslope.org.uk or email slipperyslope@hotmail.com STONED CHERRIES Are: Dave Evans, guitar, mandolin, vocals; Roger Pugh, guitar, mandola, vocals; Aly May, whistles, vocals and Matt Donaldson, bass, percussion and vocals. A dynamic folk / rock fusion of original, traditional and modern songs and tunes. Roger 01885 483425 / 07779 694615 / pugh@live.co.uk or Dave 01886 822132 / 07817 220016 / dgand2@btinternet. com www.dgand2.wix.com/thestonedcherries STEADY EDD & THE BOOGIEMEN Boogie Woogie and its best, jazz and soul - let the good times roll!

Contact Edd, on 01432 769077, www.steadyedd.co.uk THE SULTANA BROTHERS Fine R&B from one of the best bands around! The ultimate hip swingin’, foot tappin’ party band - guaranteed to help you dance the night away.

For bookings/enquiries contact Phil 07791 129391 or Adam 07855 037092. Website www.thesultanabrothers. vpweb.co.uk or find us on Facebook.com/thesultanabros THE VILLAGE QUIRE spine-tingling harmonies sung with all the emotional clout, subtlety of expression and love of life that you get when voices are raised together in song. Sensational vocals mingled with enthralling stories.

Various shows to book, including ‘Songs for Silas’ melting harmonies and tall tales inspired by H. E. Bates’ evergreen My Uncle Silas. “... Absolutely delighted that you have chosen to weave your magical sound around that old rogue, Silas.” Victoria Wicks (Skins, Shadowlands and H. E. Bates’ grand-daughter). For bookings / further info ring 01497 847676 www.villagequire.org.uk / www.songsforsilas.org.uk VINTAGE JAZZ REVIVAL Ludlow-based, 6-piece, New Orleans/Trad band. Comprising trumpet, sax, trombone, banjo, tuba and drums, playing and singing popular foot-tapping songs mostly from the 1920’s, 30’s and 40’s.

Available for all functions. See us every Tuesday at the Rose and Crown in Ludlow. Tel: Rob 01584 318088, email: vintagejazzrevival@gmail.com website: www.vintagejazzrevival.co.uk WHISKEY RIVER is a 5/6 piece electric Americana band that play swamp blues, Cajun, Zydeco and good country music to set the dance floor rocking. To suit smaller venues and smaller budgets, pruned down acoustic versions of the band are available as “The Whiskey River Quartet”, “The Whiskey River Trio” or as a Duo [“The Whiskey River Boys”]. Laissez les bon temps rouler!! Contact Martin, phone: 07846 669890, 01432 342018, email: martin@ whiskeyriver.co.uk. website: www.whiskeyriver.co.uk TRIO TANGENTE Violin and vocal led spicy fun energetic Latin/Tango/Hot Club/ Gypsy influenced band.

For all occasions. Contact Faith 07870 320022.

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theatre Three Men in a Boat

Sat 14 September THREE MEN IN A BOAT Based on the book by Jerome K Jerome, this is the hilarious story of his boating holiday along the River Thames with his two companions. Theatre Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £12/£10, 01874 611622.

Sat 14 September LOVE LETTERS TWO’S COMPANY. The story of two people who meet at primary school and correspond throughout their lives, a play speckled with sadness and humour. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, 01885 488575.

Mon 16 September ORLANDO DYAD PRODUCTIONS explores what it means to find our place in the world whilst remaining utterly true to who we are. Based on the satirical 1928 novel by Virginia Woolf.

The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

PERFORMANCE Thurs 5 September PSYCHIC SALLY Renowned psychic, television and theatre star and medium. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £22.50, 01600 772467.

Sat 7 September AN EVENING OF ERIC AND ERN A show full of Morcambe and Wise’s most loved routines, songs and sketches. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £22.50, 01874 611622.

Sat 7 & Sun 8 September RICHARD III THE LADS. Richard III’s relentless, murderous quest for power. A seductive chameleon finally haunted by the many he has destroyed. Willow Globe, Llanwrthwl, near Rhayader, Sat 7pm, Sun 3pm, £12, £6, family ticket £30, 01597 811487.

Mon 9 - Wed 11 September DANGEROUS OBSESSION Dangerously obsessed and seeking retribution, John Barrett chip away at the secrets of the Driscoll’s apparently perfect lives, but what does his twisted revenge mean in this psycho-thriller? Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, Wed 2.30pm & 7.30pm, eves £25-£19.50, matinee £23-£17.50, 01743 281281.

Thurs 12 - Sat 14 September THE CRUCIBLE Arthur Miller’s classic dramatisation of the witch-hunt and trials that besieged the Puritan community of Salem in 1692. Amateur production. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £12, 01600 772467.

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Thurs 12 - Sat 14 September DEATH IN THE STAFFROOM A MARKET THEATRE SHOWCASE PRODUCTION. Written by Sue Randles, providing an opportunity for new writers, actors and directors to showcase their talents to the public at affordable prices. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7.30pm, £8, students £4, 07967 517125.

Tues 17 & Wed 18 September FAWLTY TOWERS GOURMET NIGHT CABARET SHOW A night of theatrical mayhem like no other. Enjoy three courses of jaw-achingly hilarious fun and the gang’s most iconic TV moments recreated with food prepared by Themes Restaurant at NPTC College. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7pm, £45, groups of 4 or more £40, 01686 614555.

Tues 17 & Wed 18 September RICHARD III LADSA THEATRE GROUP. Villain, comedian and loyal friend until you fall out of favour! Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £17.50, student £10, 01743 281281.

Wed 18 September AN EVENING OF FINE DIE-NING A murder mystery. The Great Hall, Eastnor Castle, 7pm, £20 to include glass of Prosecco, 07967 517125. In aid of Eastnor Church Tower Appeal.

Wed 18 September FORBIDDEN NIGHTS Brace yourself for two hours of thrilling action, provocative choreography. A cast of acrobats, fire acts, aerial artists and circus performers. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

Fri 20 - Sun 22 September BLACK IS THE COLOUR OF MY VOICE Apphia Campbell tours her acclaimed play inspired by the life of Nina Simone, follows a successful jazz singer and civil rights activist seeking redemption after the untimely death of her father. Suitable for ages 12+.

20 Sept - Market Theatre, Ledbury, 8pm, £14, students £8, 07967 517125. 21 Sept - Meole Brace Peace Memorial Hall, 7.30pm, £12/£8, 01743 235384.

22 Sept - Clungunford Parish Hall, 7.30pm, £10/£5, £25 family, 01588 660152. Arts Alive.

Fri 20 September IN AND OUT OF CHEKHOV’S SHORTS Featuring original live music and stylish ensemble story-telling, ‘In and Out of Checkov’s Shorts’ is an fun and accessible romp through some of the best of Chekhov’s short stories. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £12/£10, 01874 611622.

Sat 21 September PEDLAR’S TALES THE FETCH THEATRE COMPANY. The storyteller weaves a magical spell and draws you into a fantastical world bringing past events bursting into life in this popup touring show with music, featuring a host of puppets.

Suitable for ages 8+. Michaelmas Fair, Bishop’s Castle, 1.30pm, 3.15pm & 4.30pm, part of the fair, entry to the fair £6. www.michaelmasfair.co.uk Arts Alive.

Sat 27 September FRANKENSTEIN ILLYRIA. Open air theatre. A fully orchestrated musical score, professional actor singers, stage effects, puppetry and wickedly dark humour. For ages 5+. Bring a picnic, warm clothing and something to sit on, hot and cold drinks available. Abergavenny Castle Grounds, 7pm, £13/£11, 01873 850805.

Sun 28 September THE TEMPEST ILLYRIA. Open air theatre. The play, believed to be the last that Shakespeare wrote single-handedly, is lyrical, thought-provoking and raucously funny. Bring a picnic, warm clothing and something to sit on, hot and cold drinks available. Abergavenny Castle Grounds, 7pm, £13/£11, 01873 850805.

Tues 1 - Sat 5 October AN INSPECTOR CALLS THE NATIONAL THEATRE’S LANDMARK PRODUCTION present Daldry’s visionary, radical, challenging version of JB Priestley’s classic thriller. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, Wed & Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm, £40.50-£28.50, 01743 281281.

Tues 1 - Sat 5 October GREAT EXPECTATIONS COURTYARD PRODUCTIONS present a visually stunning, powerful adaptation of Dickens’ best-loved novel with an exciting mix of professional, community and Youth Theatre cast. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, Thurs & Sat matinee 2.30pm, Touch Tour Sat 1pm, Audio described Sat 2.30pm, 01432 340555.

Wed 2 - Sat 5 October SHREWSBURY’S FINEST HOUR LOVE LEE PRODUCTIONS. A new play with 60’s music about Shrewsbury’s legendary success at the international finals of ‘It’s A Knockout’. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, Sat 3pm & 7.30pm, £15, 01743 281281.

Thurs 3 October PEELING In shadow, three performers await their brief moment in the light. Often funny, at time painful ‘Peeling’ takes us backstage into a world of stories, secrets and where these fierce, intelligent women are always the chorus and never the lead. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.45pm, 01432 340555.

Thurs 3 October DR JEKYLL AND MR HYDE Stevenson’s classic ‘bogey tale’ is brought chillingly to life in this award-winning one-man show. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7pm, £10, 01600 719401.

Sun 6 October THE DREAMBOYS The most successful and famous male strippers.

Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £27.50-£21.50, 01600 772467.

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Sat 28 September TURN OF THE SCREW BOX TALE SOUP present a new adaptation of Henry James’ disturbing story, featuring puppetry and a haunting original soundtrack. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.45pm, 01432 340555.

Sat 5 October MAGIC OF THE MUSICALS MA STAGE SCHOOL, a youth theatre based in Newtown and Welshpool offering people aged 4-18 training in acting, dancing and singing. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7pm, £12/£7, 01686 614555.

CHILDREN’S THEATRE

Mon 7 October PEGGY’S SONG NATIONAL THEATRE WALES. Katherine Chandler’s touchingly funny monologue explores an unexpected friendship between hapless hospital radio DJ Danny Walkman and tough talking patient Peggy. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £14/£12, students £7, 01873 850805.

MUSICAL THEATRE & OPERA Sun 1 September THE WIZARD OF OZ THE SAVOY YOUTH THEATRE presents one of the most enjoyable family musicals. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, Sat 2pm & 6pm, Sun 11am & 2pm, £7, under 16s £5, family £20-£16, 01600 772467.

Fri 6 September BROTHERS BEYOND A tribute to musical theatre marking the 50th anniversary of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit musical. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £21.50/£19.50, 01743 281281.

Wed 18 - Fri 20 September IOLANTHE MONMOUTH MUSIC THEATRE. A satirical tale of banishment and love played out by fantastic fairies and pompous peers. One of the most enduring of Gilbert and Sullivan’s ‘Big Four’ comic operas. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £12, under 16s £8, 01600 772467.

Sat 21 September ALICE IN WONDERLAND BARKING DOG THEATRE COMPANY present an exciting adaptation of one of the most famous books. Suitable for families and particularly children aged 5-9 years. The Courtyard, Hereford, 11am (pre-show activity at 10.30am), 01432 340555.

Sat 5 October LITTLE BO BEEP SEA LEGS PUPPET THEATRE. Sing along to your favourite nursery rhymes and watch them come to life.

Featuring puppets, great scenery and lots of music.

For ages 2 - 7 years orld. Pre-show activity, plus meet the puppets after the show! The Courtyard, Hereford, 11am, 01432 340555.

DRAMA WORKSHOPS GOMADINLUDLOW Our inclusive Youth Theatre Group (ages 8-18) runs Drama Workshops 5-6:30pm Mondays in term-time* at “Oscar’s” in the Assembly Rooms. Enjoy Sessions from only £5 when booking a whole term. e-mail hello@gomadinludlow.org - or call 07484 289 215. *term-time = according to the Shropshire Local Authority Calendar.

MID POWYS YOUTH THEATRE Tuesdays Junior Youth Theatre 9-13, 4.30pm-6pm. Wyeside Arts Centre, Builth Wells Senior Youth Theatre 14+ 7pm-9.30pm. The Drama Centre, Llandrindod Wells. Contact Ralph Bolland on 07810 350994.

Fri 20 September HOT FLUSH! THE MUSICAL Meet Myra, Sylvia, Helen and Jessica in this hilarious show. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

Fri 27 & Sat 28 September MADAGASGAR JR GET YOUR WIGLE ON. Join Alex the Lin, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe and Gloria the Hippo. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, Fri 7.30pm, Sat 1pm, 4pm & 7pm, £13.50, 01743 281281.

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

COURTYARD THEATRE, HEREFORD Wed - Courtyard Kids, reception 4.15-5pm, Year 2, 5pm, £63.50 per term.

Sat - Junior Youth Theatre. From Year 3 - Year 9, phone for times, £68.50 per term. Wed - Intermediate Youth Theatre. For years 10 & 11, 6pm, £70.50 per term. Fri Senior Youth Theatre, for ages 16+, 6.30pm, £73.50 per term. Thurs - Courtyard Musical Theatre, 7.15pm, £68 per term, contact Laura Gale 07725 357531. Mons - Drama Tots,10am – 10.45am, Ages 2-4, £4 per session, £1 per extra child. Mon - Bromyard Conquest Kids (Reception & Year 1), 3.45pm, £36 per term. Bromyard Juniors (Year 3-6) 4.50-5.30pm, £39 per term. Bromyard Intermediates (Year 7-9), 6pm, £43 per term. Bromyard Seniors (Year 10+), 7.30pm, £46 per term. Wed - Kington Juniors (Year 2-6) 4-4.45pm, £36 per term. Kington Intermediates (Year 7- 9), 5pm-6pm, £39 per term. Kington Seniors (Years 10+) 6pm – 7.30pm, £43 per termThe Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.

THEATR IEUENTID / BRYCHEINIOG YOUTH THEATRE With weekly sessions tailored to suit the needs of each year group, from 4 years and up. Mondays 3.45pm 4.45pm Roundabout, Reception & Years 1 & 2.

Wednesdays 5pm - 6pm Junior Youth, Years 3,4 & 5.

Wednesdays 6pm - 7pm Junior Youth, Years 6,7 & 8.

Thursdays 8.30pm - 10pm Senior Youth, Years 9, 10 & 11, 16 - 25. Call 01874 611622, www.brycheiniog.co.uk Tuesdays YOUTH THEATRE for 7-14 year-olds after school. Ledbury Market Theatre, 01432 383663.

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

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

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

Alternate Fridays (term time) HAVE A GO SHAKESPEARE All welcome, £5. Wyeside, Builth Wells, details Sue Best, 01597 811487.

www.TheMarketTheatre.com Visit Ledbury’s purpose built, intimate theatre with comfortable seats, bar and a warm welcome, for a great programme of original drama, music, cinema and live screenings - see listings for what’s on

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Thurs 19 & Sat 21 September BRANWEN AND OTHER TALES Michael Harvey and Pauline Down present an evening of music and storytelling. Suitable for adults and children over 10. 19 Sept - Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, £10, 01885 488575. 21 Sept - Little Wenlock Village Hall, 7.30pm, £10, 01952 505888. Arts Alive.

Fri 20 September & Fri 11 October BLAST STORYTELLING 20 Sept - Branwen, Michael Harvey and Pauline Downe, 11 Oct - Locks Open, Sheila Arnold. Town Hall, Bishop’s Castle, 8pm, £7, tea, cake and beer available.

01588 630023.

Comedy Fri 6 & 20 September WESTONS CIDER COMEDY CLUB Some of the best up-and-coming comedians on the circuit.

The Courtyard, Hereford, 8.30pm, 01432 340555.

Thurs 19 September PAUL ZERDIN’S PUPPET PARTY Paul Zerdin and his dysfunctional puppet family are back with a brand new UK tour. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

Fri 20 September THINKING DRINKERS - HEROES OF HOOCH Edinburgh Fringe sell-out regulars. A brand-new hilarious and intoxicating look at history’s greatest drinkers, from Plato and Picasso, to Nelson, Napoleon and Norm from Cheers. You’ll learn a lot, laugh a lot and you get five free drinks! Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 6pm, £19.50, 01873 850805.

Sun 22 September JUNIOR JESTERS For children, parents and anyone who likes comedy without the rude words! Featuring John Cooper, Boothby Graffoe and Vince Atta. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 4pm, £7.50, family £25, 01743 281281.

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Sun 22 September SEVERN JESTERS Discover the new stars of stand up and the best from the fringe. Featuring Vince Atta, Danny Pensive and Boothby Graffoe. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £10, 01743 281281.

Fri 27 September COMEDY CLUB Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 8pm, £10 or £20 for a pre-show curry and a drink, 01874 611622.

Fri 27 September FARCICAL COMEDY - FUNNIES IN THE FOYER Featuring Nick Page, Anna Kiere and Marti. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, 01885 488575.

Sun 29 September JUSTIN MOORHOUSE: NORTHERN JOKER As seen on ‘Phoenix Nights’ and ‘Live at the Apollo’.

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

Sat 5 October COUNT ARTHUR STRONG: IS THERE ANYBODY OUT THERE? As well as being the all-round entertainer we all know and love from the TV, he is also a lifelong fan of astronomy...

Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 8pm, £21.50, 01600 772467.

Sat 5 October MARK WATSON - THE INFINITE SHOW As scrawny and impassioned as ever, one of the UK’s most beloved and thinnest acts offers some suggestions on why we can’t understand people, with his usual notoriously high joke and rant per minute rate. For ages 14+.

Wyeside, Builth Wells, 8pm, £19, 01982 552555.

Talks September ELAN LINKS EVENTS 1 Sept - Rhayader by Nature Talk. Rhayader Museum & Gallery, 7.30pm, free. 3 Sept - Storytelling Evening. Join Phil Okwedy as he weaves together Welsh tales. For ages 10+. Elan Valley Hotel, near Rhayader, LD6 5HN, 7.30pm, free. 5 Sept - ‘Walking the Pipe’ Kate Green talks about her journey walking the Elan Valley Aqueduct from Bleddfa to Frankley. For ages 15+, 7.30pm, free.

6 Sept - Local Geology talk about tthe geological history of the Elan Valley. Rhayader Museum & Gallery, 7.30pm, free. 01597 811527.

September & October FRIENDS OF SHREWSBURY MUSEUM & ART GALLERY A series of four walks and talks with Nigel Baker.

25 Sept - Talk, ‘Houses of Shrewsbury’.

6 Oct - A walking tour of Medieval Shrewsbury.

16 Oct - Talk, ‘Churches and Chapels’.

30 Oct - Talk, ‘Fortress Shrewsbury’.

Shrewsbury Museum, 01743 258885.

September & October THE ARTS SOCIETY MID WALES 26 Sept - ‘Back Stage at the Opera’, a talk by Simon Rees.

AGM prior to the talk at 2pm. 24 Oct - ‘Court Jewellers to the Czars, a talk by Tony Crowe. The Powis Suite, Royal Oak Hotel, Welshpool, 2.30pm, 01938 555574.

September & October ROSSITER BOOKS 3 Sept - Anne O’Brien, ‘A Tapestry of Treason’. Historical fiction, 7pm, £3. 24 Sept - Richard Humphreys, ‘Under Pressure’. Living Life and Avoiding death on a Nuclear Submarine, 7pm, £5. Rossiter Books, Ross-on-Wye. 2 Oct - Jason Plato, ‘How Not to be a Professional Racing Driver’, Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £9.

01989 564464.

September & October HAY CAMERA CLUB 3 Sept - Member’s Evening, Lin & Peter Wyles.

10 Sept - Member’s Evening, David Bull & Peter Corbett.

17 Sept - Competition, ‘Food’, prints and digital images.

24 Sept - Documentary photography, Muriel Gallen.

1 Oct - Club of Clubs competition between Builth, Borders and Hay. 8 Oct - Annual quiz with Angela Bonner. www.haycameraclub.co.uk 01874 676225.

September & October HEREFORD ARTS APPRECIATION SOCIETY 20 Sept - ‘Humphrey Repton, his life and his contribution to the Hereford landscape’, a talk by David Whitehead.

25 Oct - ‘A Threefold Chord, dating the Three Choirs Festival’, a talk by Rev. Stephen Williams. The Kindle Centre, at the side of ASDA, Hereford, 2.30pm, 01432 890469.

September & October HARDY PLANT SOCIETY - HEREFORDSHIRE & MID WALES GROUP 14 Sept - ‘Buds and Pods’, a talk by Carrie Thomas who runs Touchwood Plants. Glasbury Village Hall, 2pm, £4.

12 Oct - ‘Self-Sowing Plants’, a talk by Derry Watkins who runs Special Plants Nursery. Weobley Village Hall, 2pm, £6. 01544 262795.

September & October SOUTH WEST SHROPSHIRE GARDENING CLUB 25 Sept - ‘Gone to Seed’. Collecting and Sowing Seed, a talk by Amanda Potter. 23 Oct - Diluted: A Gardener and their relationship with water, a talk by Darren Lerrigo.

Lydbury North Village Hall, 7.30pm, £5 non-members including refreshments, www.gardeningshropshire.co.uk Tues 3 September HAPPIER HEALTHIER HOUSING Part of Creating a Happier Healthier Herefordshire series of events, facilitated by Perry Walker, 7.30pm, De Koffie Pot, Bridge St, Hereford, 01432 357753 enquiries@herefordleftbank.com Tues 3 & Wed 4 September SIR RANULPH FIENNES The world’s greatest living explorer offers a personal journey through his life. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £34-£29, 01743 281281.

Wed 4 September CONVERSATIONS AT THE CHAPEL Editor of Wisden and guardian cricket correspondent Matthew Engel and historian David Kynnaston will be talking about cricket past, present and future. Upstairs at the Chapel, Market St, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £10, 01873 852690.

Wed 4 September ESCLEYSIDE GARDENING CLUB ‘British Native Orchids’, a talk by Suzanne Noble.

Escleyside Hall, Michaelchurch Escley, 7.30pm, £4, all welcome.

Wed 4 September IT’S A VICAR’S LIFE TOUR Meet the historical characters who have lived in the Cloisters on a special tour which ends with a glass of local ale or apple juice. Hereford Cathedral, 4.15pm, £5 tickets from Cathedral Shop, 01432 374210.

Thurs 5 September ALICE ROBERTS ‘Digging into Britain’s Past’. Anthropologist, author and broadcaster shares insights, anecdotes and behind the scenes stories. Followed by audience Q & A. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £25-£22.50, 01743 281281.

Fri 6 September HAZEL FINDLAY: THE CLIMB WITHIN Hazel Findlay talks about her life and climbs.

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

Fri 6 September IDA GANDY - THE WAR YEARS An illustrated talk by Jane Cursiter. Town Hall, Bishop’s Castle, £5 includes refreshments, 01588 630023.

Sun 8 September SHARED LIVES Afternoon tea and interviews with authors Peter Conradi and James O’Neill. Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton, 4pm, £5, 01547 550377.

Tues 10 September DOUGLAS SKEGGS: HOCKNEY - THE OLD MASTER OF THE MODERN WORLD This lecture follows the career of an artist whose wit and imagination has never faltered. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 2.30pm, £8 non members, 01874 611622.

Wed 11 Sept SIX MONTHS IN THE LIFE OF A RESEARCH INTERN Jess Stallwood has been working as resarch intern on the Eastern Cloisters Project. Hereford Cathedral, 7pm, £8, booking essential via Cathedral Library, 01432 374225.

Wed 11 September BROMYARD & DISTRICT LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY ‘Recent finds around Herefordshire’, a talk by Duncan James, timber framed building expert. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, members free, guests £4 or free if joining on the night.

Thurs 12 September AN EVENING WITH BRIAN BLESSED Brian Blessed will share stories of his acting career on stage and screen. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £26.50, 01743 281281.

Fri 13 September DANNY DORLING - PEAK INEQUALITY AND THE 1% The UK is currently at a peak of income inequality.

Chaired by Richard King, author of The Lark Ascending.

The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £3.50 in advance, £5 on the door, cash only, 01497 821762.

Tues 17 September GARWAY HERITAGE GROUP ‘The Black Death in Herefordshire’. David Whitehead on the impact of the Black Death on Hereford’s social structure. Garway Community Hall, 7.30pm, free to members, £5 visitors, www.garwayheritagegroup.co.uk Tues 17 September LUDLOW AND MARCHES HUMANISTS ‘Ah yes, I remember it well... or do I?’ A talk by Dr Colin Kelcey, neuroscientist and Fellow of the Royal Instititution.

The Friends Meeting House, St Mary’s Lane, Ludlow, 7.30pm, 01568 770282.

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Wed 18 September FRIENDS OF BRECON & DISTRICT MIND ‘Social Prescribing in South Powys’. Rhiannon Davies and Dawne Shepherd discuss the benefits and effectiveness of Mind Cymru Project. The Muse, Glamorgan St, Brecon, 7pm, £5, 01874 611529.

Michel Morpurgo

Fri 20 September HISTORY COOKED FOOD CLUB The man who put Abergavenny on the Food Map: Franco Taruschio, the Walnut Tree and the story of Italians in Wales. Part of Abergavenny Food Festival. The Chapel, Market St, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £50, an aperitif, talk followed by a 4-course meal, 01873 852690.

Fri 20 - Sun 22 September SHREWSBURY’S BEATLES WEEKEND 21 Sept - Historic Town Tour of Shrewsbury with town guide Maggie Love, finishing off with coffee on the Balcony of the Music Hall, where The Beatles played twice, 10.30am, £8, (starts at Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery. 21 Sept - Meet Beatles author David Bedford, he will be describing his book and signing books. Theatre Severn foyer, 12.45pm. 22 Sept - The Beatles in Comics with Tim Quinn. Former Marvel Comics comic book creator Tim Quinn takes a look at 100 of the best and worst of ‘The Beatles’ comics. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 2.30pm, £9, 01743 234970.

Sat 21 September BOOK LAUNCH Nick Jones’ new novel ‘I Am Lucy’ in which a six-year-old girl and her parents are separated while holidaying in Andalusia. Apple Store Gallery, Hereford, 1-3pm, with Prosecco and nibbles, 01432 263937.

Sun 22 September CELEBRATION OF ADELINA PATTI Adelina Patti (1843-1919) was the most celebrated singer of her time, performing to Kings, Queens, Tzars and fans across Europe and America. To mark the centenary of her death, we explore her life and legacy. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 10am-4.30pm, free, 01874 611622.

Wed 18 September LEOMINSTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY Masha O’Mahony talks about her oral history project called River Voices. The John Abel Room, Grange Court, Leominster, 7.30pm, visitors welcome, £4 on the door.

Thurs 19 September THE LUDLOW PALMERS The Conservation Trust St Laurence, Ludlow. ‘The Making of the St John’s Bible’, an illustrated talk by Donald Jackson MVO, formerly the Queen’s Scribe. Part of the Palmer’s Talk and Tea series. Ludlow Methodist Church, Broad St, Ludlow, 3.30-5pm, £5.50 on the door (tea and cake included). www.ludlowpalmers.uk Thurs 19 September WIGMORE & DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB ‘Green Leaves’, a talk by Paul Green. With plants for sale afterwards. Wigmore Village Hall, 7.30pm, £2 for non-members including refreshments, membership £5 per annum, 07813 733240.

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Fri 27 September AN EVENING WITH IOLO WILLIAMS TV wildlife presenter describes whith humour and with his adventures and the people he met as Species Officer for the RSPB. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £20, £12.50, 01600 719401.

Sat 28 September MICHAEL MORPURGO Celebrating his 75th birthday, he will be interviewed by award winning actor and comedian Katy Brand. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 2.30pm, £26.50, child £16.50, family £60, 01743 281281.

Sun 29 September PALES LECTURE Quakers in Action. ‘More than a pile of porridge.

Learning how to quake, or confessions of an L-plate Prison Chaplain. A lively and humorous approach to a serious subject. Prison work by Ruth Moore-Williams.

The Pales Quaker Meeting House, Llandegley, LD1 5UH, www.thepales.org.uk Mon 30 September SUTTON ENVIRONMENT & HISTORY GROUP ‘Repton’s Herefordshire Gardens’. A talk by David Whitehead. Sutton St Nicholas Village Hall, 7.30pm, £3, 01432 880748.

Tues 1 October POP UP BOOKS Talk by Nick Howell for BCHRC. Town Hall, Bishop’s Castle, £5, 01588 630023.

Tues 1 October ZERO CARBON BRITAIN: A CLIMATE EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN A talk by Paul Allen from the Centre for Alternative Technology. St John’s Methodist Church Hall, St Owen St, Hereford, 7.30pm, free, donations welcome.

Sat 5 October MORTIMER HISTORY SOCIETY The Ludlow Castle Heradlic Roll: A Window into Tudor Times’. Mortimer History Society and Friends of Ludlow Museum Joint Conference. Speakers include Nia Powell, Prof. Michael Brennan, Con Manning, Rosalind Caird and Hugh Wood. The Methodist Church, Broad St, Ludlow, all day, 10am-4.45pm, registration from 9.15am, £17 including refreshments, but not lunch, tickets must be purchased in advance, 01584 831654, www.mortimerhistorysociety.org.uk Buy the book: ‘The Ludlow Castle Heraldic Roll, due to be published October 2019 and available from local bookshops, £12.99.

Wed 9 October AN EVENING WITH EDDIE ‘THE EAGLE’ EDWARDS Britain’s first competitor in the Ski Jump. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £16/£12.50, VIP Meet & Greet £35, 01600 719401.

Workshops & Courses September POPULAR WRITING COURSES WITH LARA CLOUGH Starting 17 Sept - Writing Short Stories, The Hive, Belmont, Shrewbury, 2-4.15pm. Starting 18 Sept Exploring Creative Writing Techniques, Oriel Davies Gallery, Newtown, 10.15am-12.30pm. Starting 19 Sept - Writing Short Stories, Wyeside, Builth Wells, 10.30am-12.45pm. Starting 19 Sept - Writing Short Stories, Knighton Community Centre, 2.15pm-4.30pm.

Starting 20 Sept - Exploring Creative Writing Techniques, CRIC Centre, Crickhowell, 10.15am-12.30pm, £110, 01970 621580,www.aber.ac.uk/en/lifelong-learning.

October WEA HEREFORD BRANCH COURSES 7 Oct - 25 Nov - ‘The Art of Spain’, tutor Jill Salmons, 7 sessions, 10.30am-12.30pm, £56, Saxon Hall, Hoarwithy Rd, Hereford. 1 Oct - 26 Nov - ‘Painting & Sculpture in the 20th century before 1940: The New Arts of Construction & Expression with tutor Allen Fisher, 8 sessions, 10.30am-12.30pm, £64, Museum & Resource Learning Centre, Friar St, Hereford, 033 303 3464.

1st Saturday READING GROUP Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton, afternoons, free, 01547 550377.

Mondays WRITING ROOM The Courtyard, Hereford, 10.30am-12.30pm, £75 per term, 01432 340555.

Mondays STORY CORNER AT THE COURTYARD For ages 4 years and under. The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.

Fourth Monday SCIENCE CAFÉ Informal group, talks and discussions on scientific topics. The Swan at Hay, 7pm, free, all welcome, sciencecafe@outlook.com

Every Tues & Wed SPANISH LESSONS FOR BEGINNERS Tues - Level 1, 7pm, Wed - Level 2, 10am, with Mely. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, 07837 160505.

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

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

2nd Wednesday of each month WYESIDE WRITERS GROUP An informal writers’ group for wordsmiths.

Wyeside Arts Centre, Builth Wells, 7pm, £2.50, 01982 552555.

Every Thursday WELSH CLASSES FOR ADULTS Presteigne Assembly Rooms, 10.30am-3pm, 01639 841751.

Every other Thursday PHILOSOPHY CAFE Informal group which offers the chance to discuss philosophical issues. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, 01497 821762. philosphycafe@outlook.com Last Thursday of the month BOOK CLUB De Koffie Pot, Bridge St, Hereford, 8pm, 01432 357753, ECStarling@theherefordacademy.org.uk Fridays READING ROOM EXTRA The Courtyard, Hereford, 6-8pm, £55 per term, 01432 340555.

International Poetry Writers’ Collective: Abergavenny 01873 856350 Leominster Writers' Circle, Leominster Community Centre, Frank Pavitt, chairman LWC, 01568 614973, meet first Tuesday, monthly, 2pm.

Presteigne Writers’ Circle, 3rd Thursday, Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm, 01544 260398.

Border Poets 01547 530380.

WEA Hereford Branch Autumn 2019 Programme

Charity No. 1112775

7/8 week morning courses in Hereford City, beginning early Oct: Mon The Art of Spain - Jill Salmons Tues: 20th C. Printing and Sculpture pre 1940 Allen Fisher Fee remission may be available for those in receipt of income related benefits, please ring to check Study Days 10.30am-4.30pm Tues Nov 5: Reading W.B. Yeats - Simon Fletcher Thurs Nov 14: Stones and Scenery in the Marches Paul Olver Sat Nov 30: Iris Murdoch and the Novel of Ideas Professor Anne Rowe AGM and Free Talk Thurs Oct 17, 2pm: Celebrating 50 years of Offa’s Dyke Association. Guest Speaker - Charles McGlade

Brochures available at Herefordshire Libraries For more information contact 01432 804130 Email: herefordbranch@wea.org.uk To book your place visit www.wea.org.uk Or ring 0300 303 3464 Further courses in Spring 2020

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grass roots To Beat Global Warming, Just Plant Trees! Maybe...

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E can all stop worrying about global heating! A solution is just out there. In the garden. Or the park. Or maybe a bit further - in a bit of open space somewhere. This is the implication of study carried out by an academic unit called ETH Zurich – the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology.

A press release from the Crowther Lab at ETH Zurich suggests that all we need to do is cover almost one billion available hectares with forest - and the trees will do the rest. This reforestation “could ultimately capture two thirds of human-made carbon emissions”.

And they are not just talking about the annual output of greenhouse gas emissions. They are saying this extent of forest - roughly the size of the USA - could store about two thirds of the 300 billion tonnes of the greenhouse gases that have been pumped into the atmosphere since start of the industrial revolution!

The founder of the Crowther Lab is Professor Thomas Crowther and he is also a co-author of this study. I will confess that in quite a few years of reading up on climate change, I do not recall coming across his name or that of ETH Zurich. No matter - it is a big subject and there is always more to learn.

One environment writer, the Guardian’s usually calm and dispassionate Damian Carrington, was clearly excited by the Zurich study. His article was headed – “Tree planting “has mind-blowing potential” to tackle climate crisis.”

Reading the Guardian piece, one learned that the scientist who found the prospect “mind-blowing” was not a peer reviewer, but Professor Thomas Crowther himself, a participant in the study. He was quoted as saying that this gigantic forestation idea was “overwhelmingly more powerful than all the other climate change solutions proposed.”

What – even more powerful than calling a halt to burning coal or gas? Wow! That must really be something!

However, not all climate scientists found their minds had been blown. One expert still in possession of his faculties was Stefan Rahmstorf of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research. He wrote, “…to be able Stefan Rahmstorf, to compensate for Potsdam Institute the consequences of more than two centuries of industrial development with such a simple… measure – that sounds like a dream!”

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But, he soon concluded, a dream is just what it is.

One problem is that much of the land identified in the study as suitable for forestation is in cold

regions of the northern hemisphere such as Alaska, Canada, and Siberia.

The snow and ice in these areas reflect a lot of sunlight back into space. If you cover the white blanket with dark evergreen trees, you will hugely increase absorption of solar radiation and thereby speed up global warming instead of reducing it.

Nearly twenty years ago, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change investigated how much carbon dioxide could be removed from the atmosphere by treeplanting. It concluded that 1.6 gigatonnes, or less, of atmospheric CO2 could be sequestrated in this way.

In 2015 an Oxford University team gave a very similar figure – from 1 to 3 gigatonnes. If, like me, you struggle with gigatonnes, all you need to know is that total worldwide greenhouse gas emissions are a bit over 49 gigatonnes per annum. So not even a crash programme of forestry can come close to meeting the challenge.

In 2012, when Dr Charles Palmer, of the Grantham Research Institute at the LSE, looked at the prospects for forestation as a way of curbing climate change, he found the outlook less than promising. He pointed out that the trees must be protected from fire, drought, pests and diseases. And some tree-planting schemes turned out to be unviable because of the costs involved.

More recently, in 2017, the Grantham Research Institute judged that the amount of carbon sequestered by forestry schemes has been “almost negligible”.

Writing in Anthropocene magazine, a science journalist based in Seattle, Sarah DeWeerdt, has summed up the situation with a brutal clarity I can’t improve on.

“The sheer scale of biomass plantations that would be required to…mitigate our carbon dioxide emissions is mind boggling, and likely to involve unbearable human or environmental costs.”

DeWeerdt points out that the water required to grow the trees would also place grave demands on an already water-scarce world. “We can’t plant our way out of climate change,” she says.

“The only way to avoid disaster is to cut our carbon dioxide emissions – much faster and more deeply than we’ve managed to wrap our heads around so far.”

Julian O’Halloran

Green Events WYNNES OF DINMORE COUNTRYSTORE Poultry Keeping - Free 1/2 hour session. Covers laying hens, housing, feed, bedding, health & hygiene + Question & Answer time. Held at Wynnes of Dinmore Countrystore - off the A49 (through village centre).

Open Tues - Sat 9am-4:30pm. For more information email info@wynnes.co.uk or telephone Roxy or Ann 01568 797314.

September ELAN LINKS EVENTS 2 Sept - Woodland Craft Workshop. For ages 8+. The Old Hospital site, Elan Village, LD6 5HP, 4.30pm-7.30pm, free.

6 Sept - Ladies’ Introduction to Mountain Biking. Join local Breeze Champion Pippa Boss on an introductory coaching session followed by a ride in the Elan Valley, 1.30-4pm, free. 01597 811527.

September ST MICHAEL’S HOSPICE OPEN GARDENS 18 Sept - A day of Gardens, lunch and poetry. Start at The Lasket Gardens, then Grendon Court and finally at Brockhampton Cottage, 10am-6pm, £85 includes 3 guided tours.

13 - 15 Sept - ‘Transformation and Peace’. A festival of flowers, Lyde Arundel. See www.st-michaels-hospice.org. uk for details.

Thurs 5 September GREENPEACE TALK Informal meeting of local activists and supporters to discuss campaigns and how we can get involved. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7.30pm, pbdelphiee@hotmail.com Tues 7 September SHREWSBURY ABERYSTWYTH RAIL PASSENGERS ASSOCIATION (SARPA) Railway Hotel, Borth, 7.15pm, all welcome, www.sarpa.info Wed 11, 18 & 25 September LITTLE WILLOWS NATURE PLAYGROUP A nature based parent and child group with outdoor activities all year round. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 10am-12pm, £6 per child, £2 per sibling, 01497 821762.

Sat 14 September EATON BISHOP VILLAGER’S WALKS Elan Valley walk, 18.5km, all welcome, dogs on leads, bring your own refreshments. Meet at Eaton Bishop VH, 01981 250461.

Sat 14 September KINGTON SHOW Horses, sheep, cattle, dog show, shearing, Stannage International Stunt Team, trotting races, horticultural tent, Young Farmers, trade stands and much more. The Ovals Farm, Kington, HR5 3LN, 9am-6pm, £12.50, under 18s £5, under 10s free, www.kingtonshow.co.uk Sun 15 September BURY COURT FARMHOUSE OPEN GARDEN Bury Court Farmhouse, Wigmore, near Leominster, HR6 9UP. For NGS charities, 2-5pm, £4, children free, home made teas, 01568 770618.

Tues 17 September CULTURAL EMERGENCE Looby MacNamara leads a workshop on Cultural Emergence, organised by Herefordshire Green Network. De Koffie Pot, Bridge St, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 357753 enquiries@herefordleftbank.com Thurs 19 September MEETING THE CHALLENGE OF FOOD PRODUCTION IN POWYS Sustainable Food Knighton presents an open meeting to discuss the local proliferation of intensive poultry units and alternatives to the industrialisation of agriculture.

Guest speakers and Q&A session. Bar and refreshments.

Donations towards cost of room appreciated. Knighton Community Centre. 7pm, 01547-520565.

Thurs 19 - Sun 22 September KINGTON WALKING FESTIVAL A wide range of walks catering for differing abilities and interests including geology, moorland restoration, ancient battles, historic orchards, the famous eight peak challenge and many more subjects all within glorious landscapes with sublime views and several pubs along the way. www.kingtonwalks.org 07752 087786.

Sat 28 September WALKING THE PIPE WITH KATE GREEN Join local artist for a walk, talk, entertainment and supper. Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton, walk 4.30pm, talk and supper 6pm, £5, 01547 550377.

September KNIGHTON TREE ALLOTMENTS TRUST Task day on 8, 12, 22 & 26 September in Beggar’s Bush or Knighton. Volunteer with us to learn about woodland management and associated skills such as coppicing, tree care and cutting firewood. Details email woodland@tveg. org.uk 01547 520374 http://tveg.org.uk September SHROPSHIRE HILLS DISCOVERY CENTRE 24 Sept - ‘Packing a Punch with Cookery’. Join Milly Rees to learn how to add greater depth to your cooking, 10am2pm, £35, booking essential. 28 Sept - Discovery Tots, Mud, Mud, Glorious Mud! For under 3s, 10am-10.45am, £2.50 per child. 28 Sept - Discovery Club - Pond Dipping for ages 3+, 11am-12pm, £2.50 per child. First Sunday of the month - Become a Habitat Helper! For all ages.

Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, 01588 676060.

Tues 1 October ZERO CARBON BRITAIN: A CLIMATE EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN A talk by Paul Allen from the Centre for Alternative Technology. St John’s Methodist Church Hall, St Owen St, Hereford, 7.30pm, free, donations welcome Sat 5 October TENBURY APPLEFEST Apple identification, apple juicing, demonstrations, children’s activities, bar, catering, entertainment throughout the day and display of over 250 apple varieties! Pearl Lake Ukelele Group, reptiles from Dudley Zoo, Leominster Morris, magician, Blue Moon, classic cars, Alpaca treks, Trevor Hill’s Animal Encounters, Tenbury Teme Valley Band, Tenbury School Choirs, Bromyard Town Crier. The Burgage, Tenbury Wells, 10am-4.30pm, £4, under 16s free, 01584 890007, www.tenburyapplefest.co.uk Sat 12 & Sun 13 October HEDGE LAYING Two-day course near Brampton Bryan with Knighton Tree Allotments Trust. £150, www.tveg.org.uk, woodland@ tveg.org.uk 01547 520374.

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

First Thurs evening of the month FARMERS MARKET The Barn, Ledbury franrobinson54@onetel.com First Sat of the month (except August) FARMERS MARKET Local produce, gifts and crafts. Eaton Bishop VH, 10am12pm. www.eatonbishop.org

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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 the practitioners or healing methods listed. We provide no recommendation and take no responsibility for their content.

A is for ACUPUNCTURE & HOLISTIC THERAPIES Joanna Bruce RGN, B.Ac, MBAcC - clinics in Leominster and Kingsland. Treating pain and long term health conditions effectively since 1983. Tel: 01568 709142 or text 07984 460969. Free initial phone consultation jo.bruce@talk21.com ACUPUNCTURE. Sandy Sandaver Lic Ac MBAcC. I practice an integrated style of acupuncture using 5 element and TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) and am a member of the British Acupuncture Council. I also carry out home visits. Hay Acupuncture Clinic, Rose Cottage, Cusop Dingle, Hay-On-Wye 01497 821625/07980 596218 sandysandaver@onetel.com or www.hayacupunctureclinic.co.uk ACUPUNCTURE Vanessa Hamilton LicAc MBAcC I am an experienced acupuncturist with 31 years’ experience and have expert skills in listening and communication which are essential for correct treatment. A free 15min phone consultation is available to help you decide whether or not acupuncture is suitable for you . The Retreat, Studio 2a, Presteigne Industrial Estate, Presteigne, LD8 2UF, 07811120386, 01547 550387, for more info visit www. hereford-acupuncture-clinic.co.uk AROMATHERAPY massage and facials - Bach Remedies - Herbalism - Reiki. For comprehensive, holistic treatment: Roz Myers Brown, Dip. Ar. IPTI, MIPTI. Kington clinic.

07967 137208, roz.brown@btinternet.com BOWEN TECHNIQUE Bowen is a holistic, non invasive therapy consisting of gentle moves over soft tissue and muscles, interspersed with periods of rest. Suitable for adults and children. Working from clinics in Bishop’s Castle and Church Stretton. Home visits available.

Contact ROB ROWE MBTPA tel: 01588 630648, email rob@robrowe.co.uk or learn more at www.bowentherapy. org.uk BOWEN & ENERGY HEALING: Releasing imbalances on many levels; listening to the body with compassion.

Gentle deep body-work for pain, muscles, joints, internal conditions & whole health. Also clearing emotional, spiritual, mind-brain-body stuckness. My passion is to help clients discover more freedom & ease, enabling them to move forwards in life! Tenbury Wells & Ludlow (also home visits). Phone me for a chat or appointment. Hilary Foxwell 01584 819010.

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

Registered with British Psychological Society, British Psychoanalytic Council, Health Professions Council.

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CLAIRE KERBY COUNSELLING (Post grad dip Counselling, MBACP). Having someone to talk to outside your normal circle of friends / family can really help to gain a new clarity and sense of perspective. I would love it if you would call me, in confidence, with no judgement on 07971 816541, or email me at Claire.kerby@btinternet. com.

COGNITIVE BEHAVIOUR THERAPY (CBT), COUNSELLING AND COUPLE COUNSELLING Hello!

CBT can work well for depression, anxiety, panic, OCD, anger, phobias, self-harm, eating disorders, low selfesteem and more. I also offer counselling for most issues, including sexuality, bereavement and past sexual abuse.

Couple counselling is available and counselling for those who have problems concerning self-esteem, relationships or lack of them. Contact Gail Venables MBACP (Accred) on 07484 766371 or www.cbtgail.co.uk for sessions in Leominster and New Radnor COUNSELLING. Person-centred, focused on you. Do you need someone to talk to in confidence? I am a qualified counsellor based between Ludlow and Leominster. Home visits are also available. Contact me - Wendy Clare on 0792 3311550, email vivada.advice@gmail.com or visit my website wendyclare.weebly.com Together we discover what works for you.

COUNSELLING & MINDFULNESS COACHING with Matthew Ward MBACP, Accredited Mindfulness Trainer.

I provide a safe and confidential counselling service to explore the challenges that life can bring such as loss and anxiety. I also offer individual mindfulness coaching and run regular courses locally. 01568 708836 or 07982 466224 marchesmindfulness.co.uk COUNSELLING, HEALING, MEDIUMSHIP. Spiritual Medium & Author Jenny Martin, offers one to one tuition or personal counselling/healing in Mid Wales.

Over 20 years experience. Jenny’s spiritual development manual and her biography are both available via www.jennymartinmedium.com or contact jenny@ jennymartinmedium.com for more information.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY with Jess Pailthorpe RCST. Safe, effective, light-touch treatments to help you heal & repair. Muscle/joint problems, stress, anxiety, fatigue, trauma….Clinics in Leominster Osteopaths and Kingsland.

Phone for more info: 07981 866 667 / www.touchtreetherapy.co.uk EMOTIONAL THERAPY: Anne Cummings FETC (Adv Dip), MNCS (Accred) offers this safe, effective therapy to help adults and children heal their emotional and spiritual wounds and fulfil their personal potential. If you have difficulty relating to others, or have troublesome emotions call Anne on 01547 530977. Specialist knowledge and experience of working with panic attacks, anger, stress, bullying, low self-esteem, bereavement/loss, anxiety and depression. Centres in Powys/south Shropshire.

Ffi including workshops and talks see www.thewritetofeel.com.

HEREFORD HOMEOPATH Juliet Ablett RHom, MARH, MNCHM. Experienced practitioner works with you as an individual, listening without judgement; working with whatever symptoms or issues you have. Natural, effective treatment suitable for all ages. I am very happy to chat with you on the phone about what treatment you are looking for before you commit to an appointment. Weekly clinics at Hereford Centre for Natural Health and Monmouth Natural Health Centre. Juliet Ablett www.julietablett.co.uk julietablett@rocketmail.com 01981 241456 HOLISTIC BEAUTY AND MASSAGE – JILL GRAHAM. MTIcertHM. CIBTAC. Reiki 3. Mindfulness Pract.

Treatments to relax the mind and body in peaceful surroundings. Beauty Treatments, Massage, Massage 4 Pregnancy (Specialise), Indian Head, . ‘The Studio’ NORTON, PRESTEIGNE. 07766 722735 www.holisticbeautyandmassage.co.uk email: jill.e.graham@btinternet.com Facebook: @holisticbeautyandmassage HOLISTIC MASSAGE THERAPY: Meg Lawrence MTI. A listening and sensitive therapy, treating the whole person.

For relief from aches and pains, easing of occupational and postural tensions, providing relaxation and calm in peaceful surroundings, 20 minutes from Presteigne, Hay-on-Wye and Kington. Email meg@radnorshire.com; phone or text 07910892172 HOMOEOPATHY Sandy Underhill RSHom. I have worked for 20 years treating individuals for many complaints, whether psychological, mental, emotional or physical. Homoeopathy is about bringing wellness to ones being by triggering the bodies natural system of healing.

It is suitable for all ages. Clinics are held at Rock Park Complimentary Health Centre, Llandrindod Wells, Powys and Kington, Herefordshire. 01597 851021.

MASSAGE THERAPY WITH MARIAN HARDIMAN (MTI, CNHC, MLDUK). Remedial, Sports, Holistic, Indian Head Massage. Organic Facial and Manual Lymph Drainage. Clinic in Presteigne (The Retreat), Presteigne, LD8 2UF. Contact: marian@silvanmassage.com, www. silvanmassage.com, 07816 981454.

NO HANDS® MASSAGE works on every level: physical, energetic, emotional, mental and spiritual. It’s deep, transforming touch with no pain. Come and train with Wendy Mills, Master Therapist and Instructor. Clinic and Courses held in Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford.

07858137889; millsw1@tiscali.co.uk; www.wendymills.co.uk MASSAGE, COACHING, YOGA, DECLUTTERING with Wellbeing Therapist Sophie Atkinson, Orleton SY8 Individual powerful sessions to help you create the space you need for the life you want. Web: www.sophieatkinson. co.uk Mob: 07930 353 118 Email: sophie@healing-energy. net MINDFULNESS Alithea Waterfield MBCT teacher offering Mindful Walks in Nature, 8-week Mindfulness courses and Mindfulness Guided Meditations. Committed to helping you reconnect with a more authentic and compassionate self and develop skills to manage life’s challenges resourcefully, skillfully and creatively. 07899 361316 alitheawaterfield@gmail.com OSTEOPATH. Mr R A Hughes D.O. Registered Osteopath and Sports Therapist. Fully qualified and registered since 1995. Established in Presteigne for over 20 years. Sciatica, Arthritis, Trapped Nerves, Back, Neck and Shoulder Pain. Headaches, Sports Injuries.

07961 352056, rahughesosteo@gmail.com The Retreat, Presteigne – free car parking.

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

THE REAL BIRTH WORKSHOP - Birth physiology course with JILL GRAHAM – day workshop - includes lunch. Promoting positive attitudes whatever your choice!

Helping you to feel confident in your abilities and the decisions that you make about your labour and birth. I will take you on a step by step journey of how your body works. 25 mile radius of Presteigne, individuals, couples or small groups. In clients home or @ ‘The Studio’ NORTON, PRESTEIGNE. For more information 07766 722735, www.holisticbeautyandmassage.co.uk email: jill.e.graham@btinternet.com.

SOUND HEALING TRAINING AND WORKSHOP RETREATS We run the 5 part Sound Therapy training programme for the College of Sound Healing as weekend retreats in the beautiful setting of Primrose Haven with lovely gardens and sacred spaces. Also Seasonal Sounds Days and weekend retreats: Sound Healing and Nature; Magical Resonance of Celtic Sounds and Sound and gardening for the soul. Retreat stays in our cosy Shepherd Huts. Occasional evening sound and Gong meditations.

Please contact Paul Benham, paul@primrosehavenretreats.co.uk and www.primrosehavenretreats.co.uk. 01497 847299.

SPIRITUAL HEALER Naturally gifted in releasing emotional grief in present and past lives. 29 years professional experience with physical and mental health.

Private healing sessions and talks given.

Gillian Williamson, MNFSH. Field House, Kinnerton.

01547 560874.

YOGA IN PRESTEIGNE New location

Group classes and individual tuition Stapleton Yoga Studio

Marie Hudson 01544 260352 www.theyogapractice.org.uk

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Workshops WORKSHOP LISTINGS - Single (dated) listings are free.

Year round, ongoing workshops will cost £40 per year.

Sat 7 September NUTRITION FOR MENOPAUSE WORKSHOP With Marian Hardiman. The Retreat, Presteigne, 10am-12.30pm, 07816 981454, www.retreat.wales Fri 20 - Sun 22 September PILATES/YOGA With Beatles music. Love2Stay, Emstrey, Shrewsbury, www.love2stay.co.uk/events Part of Shrewsbury’s Beatles Weekend.

Sat 21 September A PILGRIMAGE FOR PEACE AND HARMONY WITH NATURE Join members of the Herefordshire Interfaith Group for a restorative walk through Haugh Wood, pausing to reflect and share stories on the theme of Pilgrimage. Meet at Haugh Wood car park, Hereford, HR1 4QX, 2-4pm, all welcome those of all faiths or no faith, free, zpandor@yahoo.co.uk 07977 002471.

Sat 28 September GROW STRONG A day of adventure activities to build confidence and resilience for school years 7-9. Longtown Outdoor Learning Centre, 10am-4pm, £20, bursaries are available, 01497 821877. www.longtownoutdoorlearning.co.uk An Abbeydore Deanery Initiative.

BUDDHISM AND MEDITATION CLASSES IN HEREFORDSHIRE Led by members of the Triratna Buddhist Order. HEREFORD Mondays, Near LEDBURY Wednesdays, LEOMINSTER Thursdays. All classes 7.15pm for 7.30pm start. Give what you can, suggested donation £5. All welcome. More details from matthew@ adhisthana.org 01531 641726 or Meg 01432 830322.

Text 07980 892653.

YOGA CLASSES For physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. Knighton Community Centre Mondays 9.30am-11am and Thursdays 6.45pm-8.15pm.

Also in Clunbury Village Hall near Craven Arms Tuesdays 9.15am-10.45am. Beginners welcome. Contact Kat 07968 819123. katyoga@holwill.net or find me on facebook @KatHolwillYoga PILATES SESSIONS - Pilates is a method of exercise designed to elongate and strengthen the body. It promotes improved core strength and stability which in turn improves posture, flexibility, circulation and physical wellbeing. Classes available in Presteigne and various locations within the North Herefordshire, North Worcestershire and South Shropshire area. All sessions are based on small groups and working to individual abilities therefore booking is essential. Private sessions by arrangement. Contact Jackie on 0782 4114979 or justjackie39@gmail.com YOGA & AYURVEDA Individual yoga practice.

Diet. Exercise. Life Balance. Jill Bonner BA PGCE Art. DIPL Yoga Therapy. DIPL Ayurveda Therapy.

Details 07789 428109.

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

Every Saturday RIVER FLOW YOGA With Graham Nolan. Mixed ability, open to all.

The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 9.30am, 01497 821762, phone to check class is on.

First Saturday of the month MEDITATION Bleddfa Centre, 11am-12.30pm, free, 01547 550377.

Mondays MAMA MOJO YOGA FLOW The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 10.30am, £6, 01743 234970.

Mondays YOGA LESSONS All abilities welcome, bring a yoga mat, small cushion and blanket. Hall, Barn, Bleddfa, near Knighton, £49 for seven classes, 01547 550377.

Mondays & Wednesdays PILATES Pilates-Based Back Care - Mon 10.30am & Wed 5.45pm. Pilates-Based Body Conditioning - Mon 11.45am & Wed 7pm. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 01874 625992.

Third Thursday of the month ECO SPIRIT CAFE An informal monthly meeting for people interested in spirituality and connection to the environment. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7.30pm, free, 01497 821762.

First Friday of the month SILENCE AND STILLNESS Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton, 11am-12pm, free, 01547 550377.

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Last Friday of the month QUIET GARDEN MOVEMENT Sharing outdoor space for the inner journey. 10am-3pm, Rhayader. facebook.com/CefnfaesCottage 07948 469584.

GLASBURY ARTS CELEBRATION OF WELSH CONTEMPORARY PAINTING BRECON: 19 September - 17 November Andrew Lamont Gallery, Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon

Pip Woolf

Artists: Pip Woolf, Kate Bell, Sue Hiley Harris, Jennifer Allan, Lucy Corbett, Robert MacDonald, Lee Wright, Meirion Jones, Phillip Ross and a Congolese refugee now living in South Wales, plus the outstanding paintings from local schools competition.

Open daily, 10am-4.30pm.

SIX WEEK COURSE DRAWING EVERY DAY WITH VAL MEREDITH Monday 23 September, 5pm - Monday 7 October, 7.30pm Monday 4 November - Monday 18 November Gwernyfed High School The course will include a series of short technical exercises, longer, more Intense drawing, discussions about diverse examples of drawing and homework in the form of a drawing a day at home between classes. Suitable for those willing to improve with positivity.

The course is in two blocks of three weekly sessions, the three week gap in the middle will give participants the chance to try out their newly acquired skills before coming to further develop them.

There are a maximum of 10 places on the course.

Tickets: £95 (full price), £90 concessions (unwaged, students, over 60s).

Price includes basic drawing pads and pencils.

Full details and booking at glasburyarts.co.uk

AGM PLUS THEATRE AND DANCE PROGRAMME Saturday 5 October 2019 7:30 pm Gwernyfed High School

The AGM is of course an important legal milestone each year but as in previous years this is also a members evening. The entertainment is to be provided by Gwernyfed High School pupils and this year is a mixture of theatre and dance and not to be missed. The evening is free to members but is open to the public with ticket prices of £8 for working adults and free for under 18’s, unwaged or people on benefits.