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We take no responsibility for the veracity of the information herein Pete Mustill Mayfield, Stapleton, Nr Presteigne, Powys LD8 2LW Tel: 01544 260051 Email: info@broadsheep.com Website: www.broadsheep.com

‘VE been really good up to now, I’ve barely mentioned Nelly the elephant in the room ‘Off she went with a trumpety trump etc’. That doesn’t mean I don’t agree that’s he’s stupid and dangerous. It just seems so obvious that there’s not much point in me chipping in with my five cents worth.

However, it is now time for me to confess my new addiction to U.S. news channels. I am convinced that very soon the Trump White House is going to, metaphorically, explode in flames and come crashing to earth. Now whether this is a genuine premonition or just a bit of hopeful wish fulfilment I’m not sure. Anyway, Karma dictates that because of his campaign chants ‘Lock her up. Lock her up’, Donald will eventually get escorted to a cop car in cuffs.

I’m so sure this is going to happen I’m hooked on watching CNN so that I can be viewing American news at the actual moment it occurs. I’m like all those people on the motorway who slow down in the opposite lane to look at the accident, only I’m actually cruising tirelessly up and down the M42 waiting.

It’s stupid really, there is plenty of dodgy politics going on in Britain that I should be worrying about, but unfortunately the American narrative is so biblically insane I can’t take my eyes off it. I am always preaching about not letting America culture rule our lives and moaning about the all pervading influence of American pop music so you think I’d know better. But that doesn’t mean of course that I’m going to let the death of Chuck Berry pass without some comment. It will be interesting to see if the next few months we get a revival of interest in Chuck’s life and music as we did for Leonard Cohen, Prince and David Bowie.

Chuck’s life and music consisted of an awful lot of jail time for a variety of misdemeanours and 10 years of sublime pop songs between 1955 and 1965, followed by 50 years of treating his audience and musicians like shit, with an endless series of badly rehearsed gigs with bands that he couldn’t even be bothered to tell what song he was playing or what key it was in, plus of course the horrendous ‘My Ding a Ling’. But that being said he was the real spark that lit the fire of the British R & B boom, even more than Muddy Waters, Jimmy Reed, John Lee Hooker and the rest. Plus he wrote some truly sublime songs. One of my favourites is Too Much Monkey Business written in 1956 Runnin’ to and fro, hard workin’ at the mill Blonde haired, good lookin’ tryin’ to get me Never failed in the mail, yet come a rotten hooked bill Wants me to marry, get a home, settle Too much monkey business, too much down, write a book monkey business Ha, too much monkey business, too much Too much monkey business for me to be monkey business involved in Too much monkey business for me to be involved in Salesman talking to me tryin’ to run me Pay phone, somethin’ wrong, dime gone, up a creek will mail Says you can buy it, go on try it, you can I ought to sue the operator for tellin’ me a pay me next week tale Ah, too much monkey business, too much Ah, too much monkey business, too much monkey business monkey business Too much monkey business for me to be Too much monkey business for me to be involved in involved in I been to Yokohama, been a fightin’ in the war Army bunk, army chow, army clothes, army car Ha, too much monkey business, too much monkey business Too much monkey business for me to be involved in Workin’ in the fillin’ station, too many tasks Wipe the windows, check the tires, check the oil, dollar gas Uh-uh, too much monkey business, too much monkey business I don’t want your botheration, go away, leave me be

Cover pic: Sir Sidney Nolan OM AC RA, celebrating the centenary of his birth 21 April 1917.

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EXPERIENCE UKRAINE Exclusive opportunity to explore Ukrainian rural life and culture in remote villages of Carpathian mountains with native speaker and in a small group of 6-8 people staying with local families, visiting sustainable community projects, tasting freshly prepared meals and organic cheese and listening to local music. Day trips and walks in virgin forests, trips to theatres and museums, workshops with local craftsmen. We still have few spaces available on our unique Traditional rug weaving tour where we will be weaving authentic ukrainian wool rugs to take one home with you and exploring remote mountain cultures, as well as visiting beautiful City of Lviv- UNESCO heritage site. Dates: 17-24 May 2017 for more details visit our website www.experienceukraine.co.uk We also have last few places left on Active Carpathian Adventure Tour(27 May-3 June), for those that like to spend their time outdoors exploring unspoiled beauty of Carpathian Wildflower Meadows on foot. All our tours are handcrafted and inclusive to give you peace of mind to enjoy your special holiday. For more details, www.experienceukraine.co.uk or call Nataliya on 07963 090838.

CATERING CROCKERY, CUTLERY AND GLASSWARE FOR HIRE. Up to 100 settings. Contact Ruth on 01544 350559 or 07870 752325.

SINGER AND DRUMMER WANTED for Indie/Punk band.

Influences include The Mob, New Model Army, Damned, Ruts etc. Age 35 plus. Phone 07976 433753.

WANTED URGENTLY VINTAGE CLOTHING for male/female, plus accessories including jewellery, shoes, etc. Also wanted: quality curtains, lace and textiles, even damaged.

And designer clothing including male/female... tweeds, evening dresses etc. Also unusual items including fans etc.

Please telephone: Annie 07798 632247. Teagowns and Textiles.

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

John Hymas 07969 440183.

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

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LEARN TO JIVE IN MID WALES. Mondays - Castle Hotel Llandovery.

Tuesdays - Llanddewi Village Hall 4th & 11th April.

Wednesdays - Hundred House Village Hall.

Complete Beginners welcome.

Sunday - Swing’n’Jive at Elan Hotel, Rhayader. See main ad in dance section for more info, or visit. www.jive.wales or facebook - Mid Wales Jive.

OBOE LESSONS Experienced qualified teacher, beginners to advanced, near Ludlow. Contact Simon, 01584 823294.

MANTON CUSTOMS Shropshire based luthier.

Handmade electric instruments and guitar repair services. info@mantoncustoms.co.uk JAZZ PIANO TUITION A specially created course for beginners through to intermediate level students.

Also coaching for Associated Board jazz exams.

Now taking students in Presteigne and surrounding area.

Simon Deeley, 07890 303681. simon.deeley@aol.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.

CELLO, BASS, PIANO AND FLUTE LESSONS Contact Ludlow 01584 875659.

OIL & WATER GILDING / CHAIR CANING / RUSHING Furniture repairs. Advice.Paul Richards 01544 209067.

AMANDA’S HOME HELP AND KITCHEN Providing quality home help. Do you need assistance with: Cooking, quality home cooking using fresh and seasonal ingredients. Baking and vegetarian cooking as well as any special dietary requirements. I can also help with cleaning, shopping, and light gardening. I am happy to chat to you over the phone about your needs at home.

Please phone me on my mobile: 07843007421 or email me on amandaoprice@gmail.com BEEKEEPING AND SMALLHOLDING COURSES Interested in keeping bees but don’t know how to start? Our ‘Bee Ready’ course, now in its fifth year, will prepare you to get your own hives in 2017. Held over a weekend it provides you with essential background information, lots of hands-on opportunities and plenty of encouragement. NOW BOOKING FOR MAY 13th/14th 2017. One to one tuition also available. Courses are held on our own family-run smallholding near Bromyard, where we also offer smallholding taster days and advanced sessions.

For details of any of these opportunities please email woodruffbank@btinternet.com or ring 01886 884752.

BLACKSMITHING EVENING CLASSES AND SHORT COURSES at Bluefoot Forge. For details, phone 01544 267810. info@wherethelightgetsin.co.uk or visit www.wherethelightgetsin.co.uk WORKSHOPS FROM THE SMALL BUSINESS CLINIC: MailChimp 22/3 and 5/4 at Kidwells House, Hereford; Google Analytics 21/3 in Malvern. Book on Eventbrite, visit our website at www.smallbusinessclinic.co.uk or call 07825 987114.

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Mano a mano with the White Bull I

T is a bastard, being a writer. There is the constant adulation, for one thing, the long, long lunches with film stars of all genders, the living hell of tall cocktails on the private jets facilitating one’s tripettes to Hollywood. But this is the least of it. Every day, the writer, unless he or she or it has reached the stage where someone else does the writing - think James Patterson - is confronted with a blank sheet of paper, on which stuff needs to be put.

Ernest Hemingway called it the White Bull, and fought it bravely with his biro, often inspired by lashings of alcohol, game fishing, etc. Many writers, not wanting to fight bulls of any colour and not very keen on fishing, have turned vegan. Even this is no good.

But help is at hand, hooray. Until now many of us have apparently been writing in Moleskine notebooks, whose creamy paper gives the nib an easy ride across the page, and whose mooing and bellowing is less like a bull’s than a sucking dove’s. The Moleskine era, however, may now be over. Ian Marchant, Presteigne’s own word guru and compere of the excellent Velvet Violin evenings, has drawn the world’s attention to his discovery of Leuchtturm1917.

This is a thing that looks like a notebook.

Appearances can, however, be deceptive. According to the puffery, this far from humble object is infinitely more than a thing for writing stuff in. It ‘has pretty great details that make it a prime choice for Bullet Journal purposes’.

Bullet Journaling, in case you did not know, is ‘the interface between mindfulness and productivity’. Whatever the greasy fuck that means (I think it is what was once called ‘making lists’). Let us delve further into the philosophical underpinning of this mighty system. ‘”Change is the only constant in life.” - Heraclitus,’ says the Bullet Journaling website, which, astonishingly, appears to be run by Leichtturm’s PR team. ‘This truth is a foundational principle for Bullet Journaling as a practice. Practice?

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Yes, Bullet Journaling is just as much a mindfulness practice as it is a productivity system.’

Jesus.

In my time I have written a lot of stuff in old exercise books and Moleskine notebooks and on the flyleaves of James Patterson novels (q.v.).There were also the backs of bus tickets in the days when there were still bus tickets. I expect some of these scrivenings (Golden Virginia. Whisky. See if any onion setts left. Worm cat) existed on the karmically humming frontier between mindfulness and total drivel. Perhaps the reason I did not cross this frontier and penetrate a universe of absolute truth was that I was not worthy. Either that, or it did not exist until some paper merchants dreamed it up.

Anyway, fellow writers, there you have it. Life is going to be so much easier now. Brass up between ten and fifteen quid for your book of blank paper. Seat yourself in front of it. Arrange nib of Mont Blanc fountain pen to your liking. Change colour of ink. Decide you do not like colour of notebook and buy another two in different shades of blue, or perhaps pink would be nicer.

Remember fridge needs defrosting and it is ages since you put any lard on the cat’s boil. Cope with fridge and boil. Return to desk, where the page is still blank, which is not amazing, because you have not yet got round to actually writing anything on it. Write Bullet Journal as follows: eat lunch, go for walk, think about life, have tea.

Tear out page and burn. There are no more distractions.

You are mano a mano with the White Bull. Except it is not white, more cream, really, and, well, is it a bull?

Yes it damn well is. Because only a bull could be surrounded by this much bullshit. Throw the thing away, and the Mont Blanc after it. Pick up biro and attack A4 pad. Onward!

Damian Grubb-Street

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LOCAL ARTISTs WORKING WITH WOOD, STONE, SILVER, AND SEPMI PRECIOUS SONTES, paper, paint, LINEN, WOOL AND SILK. this year we will be showcasing new work from a different artist each month. april - lottie o’leary stone carver. for details contact Rosamund 01544 260777

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art POWYS St Michael’s Church, Discoed, near Presteigne Until 16 April ‘40 Days, 40 Artists: The Passion - Lent 2017’. Reclaiming and re-visioning Lent. A thoughtprovoking exhibition explores contemporary notions of the Passion of Christ, curated by Charles MacCarthy. Open daily 10am-5pm.

Sidney Nolan Trust, The Rodd, Presteigne 01544 260149 www.sidneynolantrust.org 7 April Residency Event. Explore outcomes and conversations with current resident artists including DAVID FERRY, MASAKATSU KONDO & EIKO SOGA, moderated by Rod Bugg. 6-8pm, free, but please book.

Sir Sidney Nolan OM AC RA

Studio 54 Gallery, 54 Bridge St, Kington, HR5 3DJ 01544 231527 April Permanent open studio. Sale of contemporary and historic works of art, small affordable bronzes, large splendid scupture and unique jewellery. Open 7 days a week, 11am-4pm. www.studio54gallery.co.uk Baskerville Hall, Clyro, near Hay-on-Wye 01497 822931 1 April Baskerville Wayzgoose. Annual gathering of printers. Experts in the field of letterpress and intaglio printing, bookbinding, papermaking, marbling, book illustration and design.

Demonstrations, screenings and hands-on activities for all ages.

Open 10am-3pm, free.

Courtyard Antiques, High St, Presteigne, 01544 267033 April Selling exhibition of Staffordshire figures from 1800-1875, the folk art of Great Britain. 10.30am-3pm.

Globe at Hay, Hay-on-Wye 01497 821762 8 April - 7 July ‘Life Class’. ROBIN SCOTT. Music and private view on 7 April, 8pm, 5pm. Open Wed-Sun 9.30am-5pm.

Australian High Commission, The Strand, London, WC2B 4LA www.sidneynolantrust.org 21 April - 5 May ‘Unseen’. Works from the Sidney Nolan Trust Collection.

Sidney Nolan Centenary 2017.

Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells 01938 820495 22 & 23 April Wonderwool Wales.

Stalls, exhibitions, demonstrations and have-a-go sessions. Learn crochet, felting, weaving and more. Open Sat 10am-5.30pm, Sun 10am-4pm, £10, under 16s free, weekend ticket £18. www.wonderwoolwales.co.uk Ivy House Gallery, Montgomery 01686 668746 April Local artists and locally produced crafts. Open daily 9am-5pm.

Radnorshire Museum, Temple St, Llandrindod Wells 01597 824513 April Radnorshire Open Art Exhibition 2017. Tues-Sat and Bank Holiday Mondays10am-4pm, closed Sun.

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Old School Gallery, Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton 01547 550377 April Spring Exhibtion. Artists include SUSANNA BURTON, LINDSAY DAVIES, ANDY HAZEL, KATHY HEINZELMANN, CIARA LEWIS, KARL SYLVESTER, LESLEY WOOTTON & BRONTË WOODRUFF. Open Fri - Sun 11am-4.30pm.

Assembly Rooms, Presteigne 01544 260777 1 April Lots of locally made, artisan gifts: cards, necklaces, furniture, paintings, bags, carvings, books, scarves and more. Open 10am-3pm.

Knighton Fine Art, 2 Broad Street, Knighton 01547 528052 April New C20th work by ROY TURNER DURRANT, LINCOLN PUGH JENKINS, SIR DANIEL LASCELLES. C20th art, greetings cards and local crafts, Wed-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-1pm.

The Hay Makers, St John’s Place, Hay-on-Wye HR3 5BN 01497 820556 www.haymakers.co.uk Until 13 May Easter exhibition.

DRUSILLA COLE - prints. RAY TOMS & HANNAH TURNER - ceramics. JAN FRYER & AMY PROUT - jewellery.

Open daily 10.30am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm.

Wyeside, Builth Wells 01982 552555 4 April - 1 June ‘An Eye for Nature’.

SEAN MILNE - paintings and illustrations. Tues & Wed 12.30-9pm, Thurs-Sun 2-pm, closed Mon. Tower House Gallery, 29 High St, Knighton 01547 529530 April ‘Textile Heaven’. Open Wed-Sat 10am-5pm.

Erwood Station Gallery, Llandeilo Graban, Builth Wells, LD2 3SJ 01982 560674 April 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, tea room closes 4.30pm.

Museum of Modern Art, Machynlleth 01654 703355 Until 22 April Tabernacle Collection.

Until 22 April ‘Cosmic Egg’. ANDREW LOGAN. 1 April - 20 May ‘Welsh Chapels’.

DICK EVANS. 8 April - 17 June ‘Always Water’.

BEATE GEGENWART. 29 April - 24 June ‘Culture Colony: Interventions Part 1’.

6 May - 31 Aug Tabernacle Collection.

Mon-Sat 10am-4pm.

Minerva Arts Centre, Llanidloes 01686 413467 1 - 12 April ‘Vintage Style’. A spring sale of textiles, china and ephemera of yesteryear.

15 - 29 April ‘Looking Forward, Looking Back’. An exhibition by MID WALES EMBROIDERERS. 6 May - 3 June ‘Concealed’. Exhibition and workshops by the contemporary group Art Textiles: Made in Britain.

Open daily 10.30am-4.30pm.

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.

Lion Street Gallery, 6 Lion St, Hay-on-Wye, HR3 5AA 01497 822900 April New work from ANEURIN JONES, STUART ROBER. CAROL ORWIN & RACHEL RICKETTS RBSA - sculpture. LUNED RHYS PARRI light-hearted mixed media. KAREN PEARCE - Welsh landscapes.

Open Mon-Sat 10.30am-5pm.

Andrew Lamont Gallery, Theatr Brycheiniog, Canal Wharf, Brecon 01874 611622 7 - 30 April GIGI JONES. 10am-4pm.

Other exhibitions open theatre times.

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David Saunders and Kate Harvey, HCA students, Canwood Gallery, Checkley, Hereford

Lesley Wootton, Old School Gallery, Bleddfa Centre

Gillian Tennent-Eyles, Aardvark Books, Brampton Bryan Mary Johnson, Lion Gallery, Leominster

Cheryl Ann Williams, The Chapel, Bromyard

Wonderwool Wales Festival, Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells

Shop Windows in and around Hay-on-Wye 01497 831254 Until 1 May - MARCHES BOOK ARTS GROUP ARTISTS & FRIENDS showcase book arts in more than 25 shop windows and other locations. Maps available from participating venues www.marchesbookartsgroup.co.uk.

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

Cafe. Tues-Sat 10am-4pm.

Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws 01686 688369 Until 30 April ABERYSTWYTH PRINTMAKERS. Until 30 April ‘Enamoured’. BRITISH SOCIETY OF ENAMELLERS contemporary techinques in glass and metal.

9 April - Until 29 Oct Sculpture Cymru at MWAC - Home of Sculptors In Wales 2016. Thurs-Sun 10am-4pm.

Shepherd’s Ice Cream Parlour, 9 High Town, Hay-on-Wye 01497 821898 Until end of April SHARON CURTIS - paper-cuts and lino prints. LUCY McGILL - prints and illustrations.

Mon-Fri 9.30am-5.30pm, Sat 9.30am-6pm, Sun 10.30am-5.30pm.

Oriel Davies Gallery, Newtown 01686 625041 Until 10 May ‘Vanishing Point’. KELLY BEST. Until 10 May ‘Instructions for Imagined Spaces’. RORY DUCKHOUSE. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm.

Treberfydd House, Llangasty, near Llangorse www.meg-stevens.com 18 April - 1 May MEG STEVENS - oil paintings, grasses and wildflowers.

Pen y Fan, Brecon Beacons National Park 01874 611622 7 - 9 April Get Creative Weekend. A spectacular interactive project that will transform Pen y Fan into Wales’ largest living art installation. If you want to be involved, 8am-3pm on Friday 7 April, sign up to the Eventbrite event on http://penyfanspectacular. eventbrite.co.uk Court Cupboard Gallery, Llantillo Petholey, Abergavenny, NP7 8AU 01873 852011 Until 11 May ANDREW LEGGE photographs. GAIL TURBUTT - glass.

10.30am-4pm.

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Canwood Gallery, Checkley, Hereford HR1 4NF 07776 138668 1 - 30 April ‘X Marks The Spot’. HCA Fine Art BA Hons Level 5 exhibition.

Emerging artists showcase their work.

Open Thurs-Sun 12-5pm.

The Market Hall, Mill St, Kington 07867 483135 15 April KINGTON ART AND CRAFT MARKET. High quality art and craft desirables, all by local designer-makers. Handbags, waistcoats and other textiles, original paintings and prints, ironmongery, Alpaca products, knitted toys and wearables, French delicacies, handmade herbal skin care, jewellery, ceramics, art cards, personalised kid’s wear, gifts items, and more. Our growing market is an event not to be missed! Held on the third Saturday of each month from April through December. Open 9.30am-3pm. Plus - the popular KLEEN Repair Cafe will also be on site - bring beloved but broken belongings to be sharpened, mended, fixed - free or by donation! www.kingtoncommunitymarket.wordpress.com Lion Gallery, Broad St, Leominster 01568 611898 April Spring inspired work. ANNIE HEWETT - sgraffito decorated ceramics. MARY JOHNSON - nature inspired slipware. A wide selection of quality contemporary craft and design work. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm.

Berrington Hall, near Leominster www.nationaltrust.org.uk Until 31 Oct ‘War & Pieces’. BOUKE DE VRIES - ceramic sculpture.

Open National Trust times.

The Brick House Studio, 16A Bridge St, Kington, HR5 3DL 01544 230251 14 - 17 April POLLY MILLER - paintings. JEAN MILLER - signed prints.

Open 11am-5pm, park behind the Lion Restaurant in Market Hall St. Lady Chapel, Leominster Priory trishmarshleo@gmail.com 10-23 April ‘Despair to Hope: A Journey through Holy Week and Bright Week’. An art installation exploring a labyrinth of darkness, light and the interplay between them. All welcome, no faith required, free. Open 8am-4pm.

Wobage Makers Gallery, Upton Bishop, Ross on Wye HR9 7QP 01989 780495 April 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 CASSON-McGARVA - handstitched and dyed textiles. Open Thurs-Sat 10am-5pm.

Leominster Library 01432 383615 4 - 29 April ‘One Cheetah, One Cherry’. JACKIE MORRIS - original paintings. Open Mon, Tues, Thurs 9.30am-5pm, Thurs 9.30am-7pm, Sat 9.30am-1pm, closed Wed & Sun. Apple Store Gallery, Unit 1, Rockfield Road, Hereford, HR1 2UA 01432 263937 Until 29 April ‘Drawings from The Boatyard’. ANGELA HARPER. 4 April Artist’s Talk. Angela Harper will be talking about her work. 6.30, £5.

Open Wed-Fri 9.30am-4.30pm, Sat 10am-1pm. Framing available.

Ross on Wye Library 01432 383615 2 May - 3 June ‘One Cheetah, One Cherry’. JACKIE MORRIS - original paintings. Open Mon, Thurs & Fri 9.30am-5pm, Tues 9.30am-7pm, Sat 9.30am-1pm, closed Wed & Sun. Wellington Community Centre 01432 830097 29 April - 1 May Charity Art Exhibition and Sale. Artists wishing to enter original framed pictures please contact Peter Manson. Unframed originals also welcome. Open Sat 10.30-5pm, Sun 10am-5pm, Mon 10am-4pm.

GreenStage Gallery, Hop Pocket, Bishop’s Frome, Worcester, WR6 5BT 01885 490839 1 April - 13 May Easter Exhibition.

DOUG EATON - acrylic on canvas.

JULI-ANNE COWARD 0 ink on plaster/ canvas. Open Tues-Sat 10.30am5.30pm, Sun 11am-5pm, closed Mon except Bank Holidays.

Weaver’s Gallery, Church Lane, Ledbury 01531 634571 amanda.wright7@btopenworld.com 15 - 23 April Ledbury Lettering Festival. Lettering from across the Three Counties. Regular demonstrations plus 3 workshops on copperplate, Celtic and folded books. Contact ilovelettering@outlook.com 27 - 30 April Tenth Anniversary Exhibition. Celebrating ten years of local art at Weaver’s Gallery.

Open 10am-5pm.

Croft Castle, near Leominster www.nationaltrust.org.uk Until 24 April MATTHEW WOOD. Wood will create each painting on-site, responding creatively to Croft’s historic interiors, each painting will then be displayed as an exhibition from 3 June - 14 July.

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

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Hereford Cathedral 01432 374201 10 April - 15 July ‘Mappping Inspirations’. Grayson Perry’s 2008 limited edition print ‘Map of Nowhere’ will feature alonside works by EWAN DAVID EASON, GENEVIEVE BELGARD, CHARLIE CALDER-POTTS & ANDREA McLEAN. Plus students from Hereford College of Arts. Open 10am-5pm, normal admission applies.

The Chapel, 2 Forbury Chase, Sherford St, Bromyard, HR7 4DL 01885 788064 www.thechapelbromyard.com 20 - 29 May ‘Abstract Edge’.

Artists at the edge of abstraction.

1 - 9 July ‘Into The Woods’.

An exhibition concerning trees.

Open 11am-5pm with pop-up cafe.

(Closed 22 - 24 May and 3 & 4 July).

Made in the Marches Gallery, No. 12 Church St, Kington, HR5 3AZ 07531 820195 From 1 April ‘Spring Forward’. Cards, ceramics, glass, wood, metal, willow, paintings, prints, textiles and sculpture.

Open Tues-Sat 10am-5pm.

Bromyard History Centre, Bromyard 01432 356872 Until 21 April ‘Bromyard Downs - Past, Present, Future’.

South Chapel, All Saint’s Church, Hereford 01432 370414 1 April SIAN THOMAS - handmade stained glass. PREETI THAPA Nepalese handicrafts.

3 - 8 April Sale of Indian silks and saris with Jan Bishop.

17 - 22 April Fairtrade arts, crafts and charity information from Love Zimbabwe.

24 - 29 April SIAN THOMAS handmade stained glass. PREETI THAPA - Nepalese handicrafts.

Open Mon-Sat 9.30am-5.30pm.

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

01432 278226 Jewellery, silverware and studio glass by more than 70 designers. Our new designer of the month is Amelia Strong who is a member of Alloy Jewellers.

Open Mon - Sat,10am - 5pm.

Upstairs, Market House, Ross-on-Wye 01989 769398 April ‘Canvas on Camera’ RICHARD WHITE - paintings and photographs.

Made in Ross - arts and crafts collective - local work by local artist.

Exhibitions change monthly.

Open daily,10am-4pm.

Blue Ginger Gallery, Stiffords Bridge, Cradley, Malvern WR13 5NW 01886 880240 April ‘Coast to Country’. Featuring work by SHELLY PERKINS. 10am-5pm.

The Courtyard, Hereford 01432 340555 Until 30 April ‘Reflections’. PRU Project Exhibition. Photographs, poetry and film, exploring the perfect selfie.

Until 31 May Cabinet of Curiosities. Open theatre times.

Old Chapel Gallery, Pembridge 01544 388842 www.oldchapelgallery.co.uk Until 30 April ‘First Song’. Spring exhibition featuring a new collection of paintings, ceramics, glass, sculpture, etchings, jewellery and textiles. Including works by TAMSIN ABBOTT, GRAHAM ARNOLD, HELLY POWELL, LUCY PENDRICK and more. 11am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm.

Tues by appointment.

Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum, Foregate St, Worcester 01905 25371 Until 3 June David Cox and his Contemporaries. Open Mon-Sat 10.30am-4.30pm, closed Sundays and Bank holidays.

The Print Shed, Swinmoor, Madley, Hereford, HR2 9JD 07796 673123 www.theprintshed.net April Give a Print Shed gift voucher The Spring 2017 programme of print and painting courses now online.

GEORGINA FRANKLIN Jewellery Individual Contemporary Design Commissions undertaken

Please see website for studio opening times.

www.georginafranklin.co.uk

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

Phone 01584 810085

THE BRICK HOUSE STUDIO OPEN FOR EASTER

Fri – Mon. 14th – 17th April, 11.00am - 5.00pm Paintings by Polly Miller & signed prints by Jean Miller 16A Bridge St, Kington HR5 3DL 01544 230251 polly.brickhouse@gmail.com

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(Park behind Lion Restaurant in Market Hall St)

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SHROPSHIRE Land of Lost Content, Craven Arms, SY7 9NW 01588 676176 National Museum of British Popular Culture. 11am-5pm daily, closed Wed. St Laurence’s Church Ludlow 01584 529660 1 - 10 April LUDLOW ART SOCIETY. Daily 10am-5pm, 1pm on last day.

Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery 01743 258885 Until 7 May ‘Rhyme Around the World’.

Artwork from some best selling illustrators. Tues-Sat 10am-4.30pm.

The Gallery, 32 High St, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630555 Contemporary arts including glass, ceramics, metal and wood, textiles, paintings, prints and jewellery.

Thurs-Sat 11am-5pm.

Gallery 3, Gateway Arts Centre, Shrewsbury 01743 355159 4 April - 12 May HANNY NEWTON. Open Mon-Fri 9am-4.30pm.

Aardvark Books, The Bookery, Manor Farm, Brampton Bryan, Bucknell, SY7 0DH 01547 530744 8 - 23 April ‘Fire + Earth: Ceramic Creativity in the Marches’. This exhibition brings together 18 outstanding ceramicists and sculptors who work or are connected to the Marches. Including STEPHEN COX RA, GILLIAN TENNANT-EYLES, PHIL ROGERS & KEN EASTMAN. 29 April - 14 May ‘Maps and Mansions’ Aardvark Books Annual Map exhibition. A large range of maps from 1600-1900 covering Herefordshire, Shropshire and Radnorshire including Blaeu, Jansson, Speed, Drayton, Rocque, Bowen and many others. Also includes Stanley Leighton’s scrapbook on the great houses of Shropshire. Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm.

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The Cliffe at Dinham, Halton Lane, Dinham, Ludlow, SY8 2JE 01584 872063 Until July BRONTË WOODRUFF landscapes, horses, recent abstracts.

Open 10am coffee, 12-2.30pm lunch, 6.30-9pm evenings, later at weekends.

Silk Top Hat Gallery, Quality Square, Ludlow 01584 875363 1 April ‘Time and the Byways’. SIMON DORRELL - drawings and paintings.

8 April - 6 May FRANS WESSELMAN - new etchings, woodcuts and stained glass. Meet Frans on 8 April, 11am1pm. Open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm.

Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, School Rd, Craven Arms 01588 676060 Until 4 April LES DOBB, LIZ DOBB & DIANA NUTTALL. Distinctive colourful paintings in acrylics and mixed media.

Seascapes, local views and abstracts.

Also pottery, cushions, tablemats and coasters. Open Mon-Sun 10am-5pm.

Town Hall, Bishop’s Castle www.bishopscastletownhall.co.uk 01588 630023 1 April Flea & Antiques Market.

Open 9am-4pm.

Art & Craft Workshops Single listings are free. Year round, £40 per year

ART COMPETITION Open to any amateur artist, £3 per entry, £2 under 16s which includes the small required canvas. First prize is a print by local artist Brian Jones. To enter pop along to Newtopia, 10 High St, Newtown. Closing date is 15 April.

H.ART DATES FOR ARTIST’S DIARIES Until 14 April - Register open online. 6 June - Regional meet and greet for city, north, south and east, 7pm. 7 June - Meet and greet for west, 7pm. www.h-art.org.uk

CREATIVE WILLOW Weekly classes for beginners and intermediates, exploring willow weaving techniques for basketmaking and garden structures. Clyro, Builth Wells and Crickhowell. Mary Zammit, 01982 552072, mary@marywillowgarden.co.uk GLASSBLOWING COURSES Experience the magic of glassblowing. Hay-on-Wye. www.glassgallery.co.uk STONE CARVING COURSES WEEKENDS May, July and October and Tuesday mornings with Lottie O’Leary. Also available for schools, festivals, shows etc. Details, www.lottieolearystonecarver.co.uk or phone me on 01547 528 792 COFFEE, CAKE & CREATIVITY Join us for a range of adult art & craft workshops at The Studio, Greenacres, Tenbury Wells. Classes in Portraiture, Still Life, Experimental Drawing, Fused Glass, Engraving and Paper Construction with artist Ann Wallace (18 years teaching experience) - www.annwallace.co.uk on studio workshop page for class listings - 01584 811080.

CREATIVE BREAKS Learn a new skill and explore your creativity with experienced tutors. We offer a wide range of art and craft courses throughout the year:- Basketmaking, dyeing, spinning and weaving, earth ovens, glass fusing, green woodworking, hand and machine knitting, hedgerow medicine, jewellery, painting, photography, pottery, printmaking, rag rug making, stained glass, story telling, upholstery and woodworking. www.creativebreaks. co.uk for full details of our courses.

Make it yourself - take it home - keep it, treasure it: give it with pride!

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GINN’S CREATIVE WORKSHOPS Fun, recreational art sessions for EVERYONE. Start painting, drawing, printing & textiles. Guided by Ginn with 25 years in teaching & inspiring art & design. PLUS Ginn’s School of Sewing Tel: 01432 760961 www.ginnscreativeworkshops.co.uk ART WORKSHOPS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE Free Art sessions, for 11-18 year olds. Wednesdays 4-6pm.

With different art techniques by local artists. Teme Valley Youth Project, Wigmore. Email: youthtvyp1@yahoo. co.uk or call 01568 770110.

April JEWELLERY MAKING With Melissa Hunt.

1 April - Make a silver spoon, all levels. 6 April - Casting for Jewellers: Delft and water, all levels. 7 April - Gypsy setting, 2-5pm, levels 2 & 3. 22 April - Fold Forming: beautiful copper lines and forms, all levels. 28 - 30 April - Easter School. Make a silver ring, cabochon stone setting and design and make a personal piece.

All levels. Plus on Tuesdays running blocks of 6 week evening classes, 6-9pm, £150. All courses in Brampton Bryan, bring a packed lunch or buy from the cafe at Aardvark Books, two minute walk from the studio.

Details 07931 351233.

April EASTNOR POTTERY Children’s Pottery Sessions in the Easter holidays. 19 April - ‘SPRING INTO SCULPTURE’ Create and paint a seasonal inspired clay sculpture to celebrate Spring. Places cost £15 per child with a 10% discount for x3 or more places booked. Booking essential. Family Pottery Fun during Easter Tues-Sat 10am-4pm. No minimum order of participants required and projects start at just £5. Excellent & creative indoor activity. FREEWHEELING as part of National Hey Clay

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

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event. 7-9 April. Come and make a pot on the potter’s wheel for FREE! 15 min slots available throughout pre booking essential. To book a space, simply email admin@eastnorpottery.co.uk or tel 01531 633886.

April BLEDDFA CENTRE Tues 4 & 18 April - Bleddfa Sewing Group, 10.30am. Sun 9 April - Life Drawing, 10am-4pm, £35 includes lunch. Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton, 01547 550377.

April THE COURTYARD WORKSHOPS 1 April - Pre-activity: Create your own Superhero, followed by The Lego Batman Movie. 8 April Pre-activity: Decorate a Gingerbread Man, followed by Hansel & Gretel theatre. 15 April - Pre-activity: Make your own microphone, followed by film, ‘Sing’.

22 April - Pre-activity: Design your own Lego Racer.

The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.

April ASSEMBLY ROOMS WORKSHOPS 11 April - Mario Kart Marathon III for ages 3+, 11am, £3. Sat - SmART, art and craft club for 8-14 years, 10.30am12.30pm, £35 per term. First Thurs every month Ludlow Arts Society, talks and demonstrations, 7.30pm, £4. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 01584 878141.

April & May SIDNEY NOLAN TRUST EVENTS 7 April - Residency Event. Explore outcomes and conversations with current resident artists including DAVID FERRY, MASAKATSU KONDO & EIKO SOGA, moderated by Rod Bugg. 6-8pm, free, but please book.

29 April - Collagraph & Drypoint with tutor Mike Clements, 10am-3pm, £45. 13 May - Intaglio Colour Inking with Mike Clements, 10am-3pm, £45.

16 & 17 May - Introduction to Lithography with Gini Wade, 10am-4pm, £90. All suitable for beginners and those seeking to refresh their skills. Advance booking essential. Sidney Nolan Trust, The Rodd, Presteigne, 01544 260149, www.sidneynolantrust.org April COURSES AT THE PRINT SHED 5 April - Collagraphy Print. 6 April - Colour in Spring with Inks. 8 & 9 April - Wood Engraving Weekend.

22 April - Drypoint Printing. 24 April - Beginners Lino Cut. Wood Engraving, Abstract Paint, Collagraph, Monoprint, Beginners Linocut all in March. Visit www.theprintshed. net for the rest of the spring programme. The Print Shed, Madley HR2 9JD. info@theprintshed.net Call Jill for further info 07796 673123.

April GLOBE WORKSHOPS 2, 9, 16 & 23 April - Lego Club, 11am. 8 April - Introduction to Bookbinding, suitable for beginners, all materials provided, 10.30am-2.30pm, £20, to book, email magicpumpkinsandfaerydust@gmail.com 15 April - Easter Kids Workshop: Found Object and Nonsense Poetry for ages 5-11 years, 10am.

18 April - Globe Makers, informal craft group, 7.30pm.

22 April - Mixed Media Workshop, learn how to make your own notebook, suitable for beginners, 10.30am-2.30pm, £20. 27 April - Furzie Wool Sculpture Courses. Needlefelting classes, 10am-4.30pm, £65 includes materials and light lunch. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 01497 821762.

April RAG RUG MAKING WORKSHOPS With Jenni Stuart-Anderson.

4 April - Talk by Jenni Stuart-Anderson. Walton Hall, Walton, 7.45pm, £5 including refreshments. 10 April Rag Rug Workshop, Progging and Hooking. Trumpet

Corner Gallery & Tea Room, near Ledbury, 10am-4pm, £55. 19 April - Hooking and Progging, Stanton Guildhouse, Stanton, near Broadway, 10am-4pm, £60, 01568 750229.

Tues 18 April MYTHICAL MASK MAKING Join the River Carnival crew and make mythical masks for the procession. Suitable for under 12s. Hereford Library, 11am-1pm, free drop-in, no need to book.

April CRAFT DAYTIME WORKSHOPS & CREATIVE WEEKEND RETREATS coming up at Little Pentre Organic Eco Retreats in Montgomery Powys - Wet felted journals (8th April) Felted textured crochet bags (20th May) Also coming up - How to crochet parts 1 & 2, Recycled fiber art jewellery, How to spin yarn for beginners parts 1 & 2, How to spin art yarns part 1 & 2, Crochet bunting & Indian torans, 100% recycled card making, Felted crochet flower brooches, Wet felted soaps, How to make dreamcatchers, Recycled fairies from wire & fabric, regular crafty get togethers, and much more. Email Lea: info@littlepentre.co.uk or phone 01686 669893. www.littlepentre.co.uk

Wed 26 April, 3, 17, 31 May, 7 June MAPPING THE LANDSCAPE With Dr Paul Oliver. Introducing the local rock types and exploring how their distribution affects the development of our familiar landscapes. Ludlow Museum Resource Centre, 10.30am-12.30pm, £55 includes refreshments, 01743 258881.

April SHROPSHIRE HILLS DISCOVERY CENTRE WORKSHOPS 14 April - Easter Eggs-Travaganza. Follow Easter trail, design an Easter bonnet, make a 3-D Easter egg, decorate a blossoming tree and lots more. For ages 3 - 11 years, 11am-3pm, drop in, no need to book.

Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, 01588 676060.

April & May MID WALES ARTS CENTRE WORKSHOPS Thurs Art for Well Being, 10am-12pm. 31 March & 1 April - Botanicals with Ruth Kirkby. 8 April - Lino Cutting with Jeb Nichols. 22 & 23 April - Stone carving sculpture workshop, run by Thomas Ndhlebe using serpentine stones and traditional tools. Open to all abilities. from 10am, £55/£35, £30 for under 18s, stone is charged.

29 & 30 April - Pottery with Andy Warren. 20 & 21 May Building a Wood Burning Kiln with Joe Finch. Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, 01686 688369. www.midwalesarts.org.uk Until Sun 9 April PLANT SUPPORT COURSE Led by Jenny Crisp. All made with locally grown willow and suitable for beginners. 135 Bargates, Leominster, £75 and includes lunch, tools and willow materials.

Information and booking 01568 615079.

Tues 4 April UKRAINIAN EASTER EGG DECORATING WORKSHOP Workshops are 3 hours long, all provided, led by artist Helena Orlowski, Kingsthorne, 10am-1pm, £20, 01981 540217 or email helena.orlowski@btinternet.com Tues 4 April PRINT AND STITCH A two-day workshop with Linda Paris. Printing on fabric with thermofax screens, hand and machine stitching etc.

Minerva Arts Centre, Llanidloes, £60, www.quilt.org.uk Sat 8 April FLORAL EXTRAVAGANZA With Dutch master florist Hans Haverkamp, in aid of Hereford Cathedral Festival of Flowers. The Courtyard, Hereford. Tickets £20 including wine from The Courtyard box office 01432 34055 or Claire Gee 01432 860939.

Sat 8 April EASTER WREATH MAKING & FABRIC EGG DECORATING Suitable for all ages. The Hub, St Peter’s Centre, Peterchurch, 11am-2pm. Wreaths cost £7, eggs £1.50, 01981 550043, www.clan-cic.org

May - September GREEN-WOOD CHAIR MAKING COURSES IN PRESTEIGNE Redwood Valley Cabin and Yurts is the fabulous setting for these woodland-based courses in the ancient craft of chair making. Under the tutelage of green-wood craftsman Ben Willis, you’ll learn how to make a beautiful piece of furniture from freshly harvested timber. Courses run at various times throughout the year. Visit www.benwillis-woodcraft.co.uk/courses/woods or call Ben on 07976 287797 for further details.

Mondays APPLETREE KNITTING GROUP Studio 2, 15 Lower Galdeford, Ludlow. 2pm and 6pm supporting ‘Knit for Peace’. Donations of £2, 0845 548 5449.

Wednesdays VISUAL ART WORKSHOPS For 11-16 year olds. Mortimer Enterprise Centre, Kings Meadow, Wigmore, 4-6pm, 01568 770110.

Wednesdays POTTERY CLUB All ages and abilities.

Materials and refreshments included. Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, near Newtown, 7-9pm, 01686 688369.

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

Fridays AFTER SCHOOL ART CLUB For children aged 5 - 12 years. Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, 3.45-5.15pm, 01686 688369.

3rd Saturday KINGTON ART AND CRAFT MARKET Kington Market Hall, 10am-4pm.

A range of high quality work by local artists and crafts makers. Craft making during summer months. www. kingtoncommunitymarket.wordpress.com 07867 483135.

ON THE ESTABLISHMENT AND AVIAN FLU 35 million game birds are bred to be shot annually.

100,000 shot each day of the shooting season.

Most dumped, not eaten.

Estimated 1.7 million animals killed legally by snares on shooting estates each year.

Birds of prey poisoned and shot by licence.

During the Avian Flu outbreak, poultry keepers have been required to keep their birds away from wild birds.

Game birds are classed as wild once released.

Thus, once free are not the responsibility of the owner/keeper.

Shooting and releasing birds has not been restricted during the Avian Flu outbreak.

1/3 of all Avian Flu cases has been in pheasants and game birds.

ESTABLISHMENT ELISTISM IS ALIVE AND WELL IN THE COUNTRYSIDE!!

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cinema GHOST IN THE SHELL (15) Following Under The Skin and Lucy, Scarlett Johansson returns to sci-fi thrillerdom as The Major, an advanced humanoid heading a specialist counter cyber-terrorism unit. It’s actually a live-action sequel to several animated versions of a vastly popular anime series and essentially follows The Major’s coldly determined efforts to wipe out cybercrime in a futuristic Hong Kong. En route there’s a hint of lesbian lust and a lot of seat-edging menace and director Rupert Sanders (Snow White And The Huntsman) has wisely conscripted a fine cast familiar to westerners to portray this very Japanese storyline, including Juliette Binoche, Michael Wincott and Danish actor Pilou Asbæk (A Highjacking, and Johansson’s Lucy co-star in). But in a performance as riveting as anything she’s done, it’s very much Johansson’s film.

All reviews by Mark Williams

ASSEMBLY ROOMS, LUDLOW 2 April WHO’S GONNA LOVE ME NOW? Includes an exclusive post-film live stream Q & A and performance by the London Gay Men’s Chorus.

4 & 5 April IT’S ONLY THE END OF THE WORLD (15) 7 & 10 April THE FITS (12A) 7, 10 & 11 April HIDDEN FIGURES (PG) 12 & 13 April T2 TRAINSPOTTING (18) 10, 12 & 13 April SING (U) 11 April THE JUNGLE BOOK (U). A dementia-friendly film screening.

14 & 15 April THE SPACE BETWEEN US (PG) 14, 15 & 17 April VICEROY’S HOUSE (12A) 15, 17 & 20 April THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE (U) 18 & 19 April FENCES (12A) 24 & 25 April ELLE (18) Details 01584 878141

BOOTH’S BOOKSHOP

Richard Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye. Films every weekend.

Full programme www.boothbooks. co.uk 01497 820322

BISHOP’S CASTLE FILM SOC 12 April GRANDMA 26 April EX MACHINA Three Tuns, Salop St, Bishop’s Castle, 8pm 01588 630778. Membership enquiries 01588 630776

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BRECON FILM SOCIETY 3 April I, DANIEL BLAKE (15) 1 May TAXI TEHRAN (12A) Doors open 7.15pm for 7.30pm start.

Coliseum Cinema, Wheat St, Brecon.

Membership enquiries 01874 623166

CONQUEST, BROMYARD 21 April A STREET CAT NAMED BOB Conquest Theatre, Tenbury Rd, Bromyard. Details 01885 488575

COURTYARD, HEREFORD 1 April THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE (U) Pre-activity: create your own superhero 1 & 5 April FENCES (12A) 5 April KRISHA (15) 8 - 11 April HIDDEN FIGURES (PG) 14 April LION (PG) 14 April MANCHESTER BY THE SEA (15) 14 April JACKIE (15) 8 & 11 April THE INNOCENTS (15) 15, 18 - 20 April SING (U) 15, 18 & 20 April VICEROY’S HOUSE (12A) 15, 18 & 20 April THE TIME OF THEIR LIVES (12A) 18 April TAXI DRIVER (18) 24 & 25 April A QUIET PASSION (12A) 24 & 25 April THE SENSE OF AN ENDING (15) 24 & 25 April ELLE (18) Details 01432 340555

1 April I, DANIEL BLAKE (15) Clun Memorial Hall 01588 640254 1 April A UNITED KINGDOM (12A) Belmont Hall, Wellington www.theclifton.org 3 April THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911 3 April OUR KIND OF TRAITER (15) Church Stretton School 01694 724330 4 April KES (PG) Lydbury North VH 01588 680302 4 April THE EAGLE HUNTRESS (U) All Stretton VH 01694 723378 5 April A STREET CAT NAMED BOB (12A) Cardington VH 01694 771295 6 April BRIDGET JONES’S BABY (15) Brilley VH 01544 327227 7 April THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN (2016) (15) The Simpson Hall, Burghill 01432 760816 7 April ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS THE MOVIE (15) Little Wenlock VH 01952 505888 7 April THE DRESSMAKER (12A) Staunton on Wye VH 01981 501031 7 April THE DRESSMAKER (12A) Little Dewchurch VH 01432 840333 7 April A STREET CAT NAMED BOB (12A) Fownhope New Memorial Hall 01432 860065 7 April A STREET CAT NAMED BOB (12A) Cound Guildhall, Shrewsbury 01743 761451 7 April SULLY: MIRACLE ON THE HUDSON (12A) Kelsall Methodist Hall 01829 752548 7 April ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY (12A) SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle 01588 639321 8 April A STREET CAT NAMED BOB (12A) Ripple Parish Hall 01684 592781 8 April A UNITED KINGDOM (12A) Cawley Hall, Eye 01568 615836 8 April CAROL (15) Belmont Hall, Wellington www.theclifton.org 8 April GOLDEN YEARS: GRAND THEFT OAP (12A) Bayston Hill Memorial Hall 01743 873940 8 April CAPTAIN FANTASTIC (15) Yarpole Parish Hall 01568 780279 10 April A STREET CAT NAMED BOB (12A) Welshpool Assembly Room 01938 552043

11 April A STREET CAT NAMED BOB (12A) Acton Scott VH 01694 781260 11 April QUEEN OF KATWE (PG) St Mary’s Church Hall, Ross on Wye 01989 720341 11 April A UNITED KINGDOM (12A) Ashford Carbonel VH 01584 831574 11 April TAXI TEHRAN (12) Garway VH 01600 750465 12 April THE AFRICAN QUEEN (1951) (PG) Cuddington & Sandiway VH 01606 888931 12 April YOUTH (15) Hope Bowdler VH 01694 723648 13 April A UNITED KINGDOM (12A) Whitley VH 07751 431162 14 April BENNY AND JOON (12) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125 14 April BRIDGET JONES’S BABY (15) Bodenham Parish Hall 01568 797473 14 April FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM (12A) Great Witley VH 01299 896412 15 April BRIDGET JONES’S BABY (15) Belmont Hall, Wellington www.theclifton.org 16 April LA FAMILLE BELIER (12) The Coach House Theatre 01684 892277 18 April A UNITED KINGDOM (12A) The Royal British Legion, Newport 07886 697934 19 April A MONSTER CALLS (12A) The Red House, Albrighton 01902 373854

ELLE (18) It starts with a brutal rape – or is it? – and develops into a complex, darkly comical thesis on the ambiguity of female sexuality, but considering its inherent paradoxes, Elle showcases Isabel Huppert’s supreme ability to make her characters both contradictory and identifiable. Huppert plays Michèle, the boss of a lurid video games company who minutes after the shocking opening scene, clears up the mess and blithely orders dinner. But thus victimised, she seeks revenge on her attacker whilst juggling several very disparate relations with men, including a feckless son, her best friend’s cheating husband and her monstrous father. Ranging from Basic Instinct to Starship Troopers, director Paul Verhoeven’s C.V. is as confusing as Michèle’s morality, but alongside writer David Birke he keeps his audience both guessing and guilefully entertained.

19 April THE LIGHT BETWEEN OCEANS (12A) Escleyside Hall 01981 510696 20 April SWALLOWS AND AMAZONS (2016) (PG) Pudleston VH 01568 760606 20 April QUEEN OF KATWE (PG) Gorsley VH 01989 720358 20 April A STREET CAT NAMED BOB (12A) Kinnerley Parish Hall 01691 682282

20 April A UNITED KINGDOM (12A) Claverley VH 01746 710528 21 April A STREET CAT NAMED BOB (12A) Stoke Prior VH 01568 760846 21 April ARRIVAL (12A) Bosbury Parish Hall 01531 640415 21 April A STREET CAT NAMED BOB (12A) Whitchurch & Ganarew Memorial Hall 01600 890640 21 April A UNITED KINGDOM (12A) Clungunford Parish Hall 01588 660159

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HIDDEN FIGURES (PG) Without three gifted female mathematicians, America might not have successfully put their first man into space in 1961, that they were also black in a country where racial segregation still had a sour normalcy gives this fact-based thriller added piquancy. Played with great, often wry gusto by Taraji P. Henson (The Karate Kid), Octavia Spencer (Fruitvale Station) and popstar Janelle Monáe, the trio are plucked from numeric drudgery by NASA systems boss (Kevin Costner, excellent) to help meet deadlines accelerated by presidential decree – an ironic twist given Costner’s 1991 performance as JFK. As well as an onerous timetable, the women face the routine prejudice of their work colleagues but director/co-writer Theodore Melfi (St. Vincent) deftly avoids clichéd melodrama and cinematographer Mandy Walker (Tracks) aids the film’s persuasive period tone by shooting on film.

21 April OUR LITTLE SISTER (PG) Colwall VH 01684 540926 21 April BELLE (12A) Sarn VH 01686 671205 21 April PRECIOUS BANE (U) Shifnal VH 01952 462787 21 April THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN 2016) (15) Dorstone VH 01981 550943 22 April THE LIGHT BETWEEN OCEANS (12A) Ryton VH 01743 718237 22 April BRIDGE OF SPIES (12A) Cleobury Mortimer Parish Hall 22 April SULLY: MIRACLE ON THE HUDSON (12A) Everest Hall, Llanfair Waterdine 01547 510672 22 April SULLY: MIRACLE ON THE HUDSON (12A) Belmont Hall, Wellington www.theclifton.org 22 April A STREET CAT NAMED BOB (12A) Clifton on Teme VH 01886 812238 22 April A STREET CAT NAMED BOB (12A) Lady Emily Hall, Tarrington 01432 890720 22 April A UNITED KINGDOM (12A) Chapel Lawn VH 01547 530258 25 April A UNITED KINGDOM (12A) Garway VH 01600 750465 25 April INFERNO (12A) Loppington VH 01939 236240 27 April THE LIGHT BETWEEN OCEANS (12A) Bagley Sports and Social Club 07773 983963 27 April I, DANIEL BLAKE (15) Castlemorton Parish Hall 01684 833549

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27 April THE MAN WHO KNEW INFINITY (12A) Almeley VH 01544 327195 27 April A UNITED KINGDOM (12A) Goddrich VH 01600 890609 27 April A UNITED KINGDOM (12A) Much Birch Community Hall 01981 540097 28 April A STREET CAT NAMED BOB (12A) All Stretton VH 01694 723378 28 April A UNITED KINGDOM (12A) The Drill Hall, Knighton 01547 520602 28 April THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN (2016) (15) Marton VH 01938 580116 29 April I, DANIEL BLAKE (15) Belmont Hall, Wellington www.theclifton.org 29 April I, DANIEL BLAKE (15) Trefonen VH 01691 657011 29 April THE FINEST HOURS (12A) Neston Civic Hall 0151 336 7805 29 April ALLIED (15) Aston on Clun VH 01588 660545 29 April A STREET CAT NAMED BOB (12A) Clun Memorial Hall 01588 640254

THE GLOBE, HAY ON WYE 20 April THE POWER OF THE HEART Candlelight cinema season. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye 01497 821762

OLD MKT. HALL, SHREWS. Until 6 April VICEROY’S HOUSE (12A) 7 - 13 April MOONLIGHT 8 - 13 April SING (U) 14 - 23 April THE BATMAN LEGO MOVIE (PG)

14 - 20 April THE FOUNDER (12A) 21 - 27 April A QUIET PASSION Details 01743 281281

PLAYHOUSE, LEOMINSTER 2 April ARRIVAL (12A) 8 April SNOWDEN (15) 15 April ROGUE ONE A STAR WARS STORY (12A) 22 April NOCTURNAL ANIMALS (15) 29 April THE LIGHT BETWEEN OCEANS (12A) Playhouse Cinema, Community Centre, Leominster 01568 612583

PRESTEIGNE ASSEMBLY ROOMS 7 April CHEVALIER (18) 21 April QUEEN OF KATWE (PG) www.presteignescreen.org.uk

REGAL CINEMA, TENBURY 3 & 4 April LION (PG) 5 April LOGAN: WOLVERINE (ctbc) 7 - 11 April THE TIME OF THEIR LIVES (ctbc) 9 - 18 April SING (U) 12 April LIVE BY NIGHT (15) 13 April MOONLIGHT (15) 14 - 18 April THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE (U) 19 April MONSTER TRUCKS (PG) 21 & 22 April MANCHESTER BY THE SEA (15) 24 April NERUDA (15) 25 April HIDDEN FIGURES (PG) 30 April & 1 May VICEROY’S HOUSE (12A) 2 May NOCTURNAL ANIMALS (15) 3 May TRESPASS AGAINST US (15) 4 & 5 May 20TH CENTURY WOMEN (15) Regal Cinema, 47 - 49 Teme Street, Tenbury Wells. Details 01584 811442

THEATR BRYCHEINIOG

Details Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 01874 611622

THEATR HAFREN, NEWTOWN 26 April DAD’S ARMY Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 1.30pm, £3, £8 includes light lunch, 01686 614555

THEATRE SEVERN 6 April BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, 01743 281281

WYESIDE, BUILTH WELLS

1 - 6 April KING ARTHUR: LEGEND OF THE SWORD 1 - 6 April LOGAN (ctbc) 1 - 6 April KONG: SKULL ISLAND (ctbc) 7 - 20 April THE BOSS BABY (ctbc) 7 - 13 & 21 - 27 April VICEROY’S HOUSE (12A) 7 - 13 April BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (ctbc)

7 - 13 April MOONLIGHT (15) 14 - 19 April GHOST IN THE SHELL (ctbc) 14 - 27 April FAST & FURIOUS 8 (ctbc) 21 - 23 April SING (U) 21, 23, 24 & 27 April FENCES (12A) 28 April - 11 May GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2 (ctbc) 28 April - 4 May POWER RANGERS (ctbc) 28 April - 3 May TABLE 19 (ctbc) 6, 7, 13 & 14 May SMURFS (ctbc) Wyeside, Builth Wells 01982 552555

LIVE EVENTS ON SCREEN 1 April MADAMA BUTTERFLY Royal Opera. Playhouse Cinema, Community Centre, Leominster, 7.15pm, 01568 612583.

6 April TWELFTH NIGHT National Theatre live. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 7pm, 01588 630321.

Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7pm, 01885 488575. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7pm, 01584 878141. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7pm, 01432 340555. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7pm, 07967 517125. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7pm, 01584 811442.

9 April TWELFTH NIGHT National Theatre. Playhouse Cinema, Community Centre, Leominster, 7pm, 01568 612583.

9 April A HERO OF OUR TIME Bolshoi. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 4pm, 01885 488575.

11 April JEWELS Royal Opera House.

Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7.15pm, 01982 552555. Old Market Hall, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281. Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7.15pm, 01952 728911. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.15pm, 01885 488575.

The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.15pm, 01432 340555. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7.15pm, 07967 517125.

Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7.15pm, 01584 811442. Playhouse Cinema, Community Centre, Leominster, 7.15pm, 01568 612583.

18 April LA GAZZ LADRA Live from Teatro Regio, Turin. Old Market Hall, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281.

19 April EXHIBITION ON SCREEN MUNCH Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7pm, 01885 488575.

19 April COPPELIA The Australian ballet. Old Market Hall, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281.

20 April ROSENCRANTZ AND GILDENSTERN ARE DEAD National Theatre live. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7pm,

01952 728911. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7pm, 01885 488575.

Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7pm, 01982 552555. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7pm, 01584 811442.

22 April EUGENE ONEGIN New York Met. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 5.55pm, 01885 488575.

Wyeside, Builth Wells, 5.55pm, 01982 552555. The Courtyard, Hereford, 5.55pm, 01432 340555.

23 April ROSCENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD National Theatre. Playhouse Cinema, Community Centre, Leominster, 7pm, 01568 612583.

25 April TWELFTH NIGHT National Theatre. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7.30pm, 01982 552555.

26 April JULIUS CAESAR Royal Shakespeare Company. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7pm, 01952 728911. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7pm, 01885 488575. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7pm, 01982 552555. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7pm, 01584 811442.

28 April JULIUS CAESAR Royal Shakespeare Company. Playhouse Cinema, Community Centre, Leominster, 7pm, 01568 612583.

WORKSHOPS

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Fri 21 April PASHA KOVALEV AND HIS FANTASTIC DANCERS Strictly Come Dancing’s Pasha Kovalev leads you in dance through his incredible journey from snowy Siberian beginnings to the sparkle of the Strictly Ballroom. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £24, 01874 611622.

Dance Workshops

Single listings are free. Year round entries £40 Sat 1 April DANCE WORKSHOP WITH SONIA SABRI Glasbury Village Hall, 2.30pm, £12/£10, combined workshop and performance ticket £20/£16, 0333 666 3366, www.glasburyarts.co.uk Sat 8 April CIRCLE DANCE With live band, Bellamonda. Church Barn, Bishop’s Castle, 7.30pm, 01588 630648.

Sun 7 May INDIA COMES TO SHROPSHIRE - SARASVATI An evening of circle dances to Indian music with some chanting (and chai and samosas). Sarasvati is the Hindu goddess of culture and the arts. Lydbury North Village Hall, 6-9pm, £10 in advance, £12 on the door, 01588 638614, email irisbriscoe£phonecoop.coop

Dance Performance Sat 1 April SALAAM SONIA SABRI COMPANY. Salaam, meaning ‘peace’, cleverly weaves a dialogue between live music and Kathak (Indian) dance, celebrating harmony, inner stillness and the simple bliss of being alive. Gwernyfed High School, 7.30pm, £10/£8, combined performance and workshop (see dance workshops), £20/£16, 0333 666 3366, www.glasburyarts.co.uk Wed 5 April CAITLIN LIGHT LADD & EMBERTON. Caitlin was the wife of poet Dylan Thomas. Winner of Best Dance Production - Wales Theatre Awards 2015. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 6pm & 8pm, £12/£10, 01874 611622.

ECSTATIC RHYTHMS DANCE IN RHAYADER With Clive Hedger 4th Friday of the month 7.30-10pm At Carad - Rhayader Museum & Gallery, East Street, LD6 5ER. 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 the heart in motion. Wear loose clothing and bring water. £10 (concessions available). For further info clivephilippa@hotmail.com 01982 552535 / 07905 743272.

Sun 9 & Mon 10 April FAMILY DANCE FESTIVAL Coreo Cymru, Chapter and national Dance Company Wales. Sun 3pm & 5pm, Mon 12pm & 3pm. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 01874 611622.

COURTYARD, HEREFORD CLASSES Tues - Zumba, 1.30-2.30pm, £5 per session. Fri - Chance to Dance, 10.15-11.15am, £4.50 per session. Tues - Dancefest, Adult Dance, 6.30-7.30pm, £55 per term. Tues - Laura Gale Street Jazz, Adults, 7.40-8.40pm, £39 for 6 weeks.

Tues - Find Your Feet, 11am-12pm, £2 per session. Fri - Dancing Tots for ages 4 and under, 11.30am-12.15pm, £4 per session plus £1 per extra child. The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.

Tues 11 & Wed 12 April FAMILY DANCE FESTIVAL A partnership project between Coreo Cymru, Chapter and National Dance Company Wales. A jam-packed programme suitable for all ages. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, Tues 3pm & 6pm, Wed 12pm & 3pm, free, 01686 614555.

BELLY DANCE CLASSES WITH ALANYA OPEN LEVEL Mon - Lady Hawkins Community Leisure Centre, 7-8.30pm. Thurs - Bodenham Parish Hall, 7.30-9pm. £30 per 5 classes or £8 drop-in. For information and other classes visit www.alanyabellydance. com or call Abbie on 07962 161081.

Fri 7 April SOUTH POWYS DANCE FESTIVAL Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7pm, £6/£4, 01874 611622.

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LEARN TO JIVE IN MID WALES Mondays - Castle Hotel Llandovery, SA20 0AP. Regular weekly class, just turn up & join in [TU&JI]. Wednesdays - Hundred House Village Hall, LD1 5RY (Near Builth Wells). Regular weekly class, just TU&JI. Both classes are suitable for complete beginners and experienced dancers with or without a dance partner. 7.30 - 10.00 £5pp Beginners Class starts 7.30pm.

Sunday Swing’n’Jive from 6pm at The Elan Hotel, Rhayader. Free entry see website or facebook page for dates and more information www.jive.wales - fb ‘Mid Wales Jive’ 07767358079.

CROOKED STEEPLE MORRIS Women’s North West Clog Dancers. New members welcome. No experience necessary. Monday evening, 7.45-9pm, Lacon Childe School, Cleobury Mortimer, DY14 8PE, £2.50 per session.

Contact Linda or Nic 01746 718624, crookedsteeple@ btinternet.com LEARN 2 JIVE BEGINNERS CLASSES Monday, 8-9pm, Bartestree Village Hall, Hereford, HR1 4BY. Tuesday, 8-9pm, Ludlow Assembly Rooms, SY8 1AZ. Tuesday, 8-9pm, Stretton Sugwas Village Hall, HR4 7PT. Wednesday, 8-9pm, Methodist Church Hall, Tenbury Wells, WR15 8EE. Wednesday, 8.30-9.30pm, Malvern Vale Community Centre, Malvern, WR14 1GU. Thursday, 7-8pm, Bishops Frome Community Centre, WR6 5AZ. Contact Matt or Sarah on 01989 750354. orinfo@coolmovesdance.co.uk www.coolmovesdance.co.uk Coolmoves Dance & Fitness for adults.

APPLETREE ORGANISATION Tues - Belly Dance for Beginners, 2pm, £25 for 6 sessions. Tues - Gym-PanZe Rope & Trapeze for all, 5.30pm. Wed - Disco Dots, 10.30am, £3. Wed - Dance Crusaders for the over 50s, 2.30pm. Wed - Fuzion Dance, for ages 4 - adult, times from 4pm. Wed - All Tap Sessions for 7 to 12+, times from 4pm. Appletree Theatre, 15 Lower Galdeford, Ludlow, 07921 331764.

Mon 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 per session (first free). No need to bring a partner. Beginners and experts welcome. 01982 570324/01544 350707.

Mon HEREFORD TANGO CLUB Regular tango classes at Breinton Village Hall HR47PJ, 7.30-10pm, £6.

Details Jim 07977 541446, email tango4jim@aol.com or Hilda 07768 543660.

Mon RIPPLERS DANCE CLASSES For 8-11 year olds.

With Powys Dance. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 4.45pm, £2-£3.50, 01982 552555.

Mon YOUTH DANCE CLASSES For ages 11 and over.

With Powys Dance. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 5.45pm, £2-£3.50, 01982 552555.

Tues FOXWELP MORRIS Why not try Morris dancing?

We practice very 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 Jude 01497 821775 or Paul 01497 821003.

Tues LEARN TO JIVE Fun, easy to learn and no partner/ experience needed. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £5, 01989 750354.

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

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

Thurs, Fri & Sat MID WALES DANCE ACADEMY Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 01874 623219.

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

Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 01584 813711.

BLEDDFA CENTRE WHAT’S ON - APRIL

SPRING OPEN An exhibition to open your eyes; diverse, fascinating, thought-provoking, beautiful and fun. We start the year showcasing local artists from the borders of Wales. We are delighted to be exhibiting the work of: SUSANNA BURTON - LINDSAY DAVIES ANDY HAZEL - KATHY HEINZELMANN - CIARA LEWIS KARL SYLVESTER - LESLEY WOOTTON BRONTË WOODRUFF The Gallery, shop and café are open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11am–4.30pm Sat 1 11am–12.30pm MEDITATION: monthly warm, welcoming regular event for beginners and experienced meditators, with Peter Conradi and James O’Neill. Donations.

Tue 4 and 18 10:30am BLEDDFA SEWING GROUP welcomes new members to their project; stitching the history of Bleddfa.

Friday 7 11am-12pm

SILENCE & STILLNESS An opportunity to

experience Just Being, led by Lee Moore. Donations.

Sun 9 10am- 4pm LIFE DRAWING A chance for Mon-Fri workers to attend a popular session with a professional life model £35 includes lunch and refreshments throughout the day.

STORYTELLING with SHONALEIGH

This electrifying storyteller returns to Bleddfa for a weekend festival of wonderful tales Fri 28 April, 7.30pm Tickets £6 (£3 kids) Sat 29 April, 10.30am Talk and presentation FREE Sat 29 April, 7pm Tickets £6 (£3 kids) Sun 30 April, 10.30am Tickets £6 (£3 kids)

www.bleddfacentre.org for all our courses this year including booking forms, lots more information about upcoming events and our newsletter.

01547 550377 or email hello@bleddfacentre.org The Bleddfa Centre Old School House Gallery and Hall Barn are situated on the A488 halfway between Knighton and Pen-y-Bont.

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food page The Crown at Munslow

T

HE B4368 is one of Mr Pernickety’s favourite Shropshire roads; it runs north-east up the Corvedale, where a traveller may gently glide through the valley with Wenlock Edge undulating gracefully on the left. Sometimes, on a trip from Ludlow to Much Wenlock, Mr P finds himself transported back to a distant, lawless past, when friends would engage in ‘Pub Crawls’ - an activity now so socially unacceptable that he can’t imagine his own issue or their friends doing anything as crass. Back then, when normal life was politically incorrect, the temptation to drive a car with half a barrel of rustic ale sloshing around inside the guts could be hard to resist; Mr P does admit that in a more unruly period of his own youth, he too had been tempted. He wasn’t, at the time, familiar with the B4368 but had he come across it, he would immediately have recognised the possibilities of a string of enchanting battered old boozers in ancient villages every few miles along the way. It could have been designed specifically with this traditional activity in mind.

A determined punter could have started at The Clive on the A49, although that establishment has been remodelled so many times over the last few decades that it scarcely counts as a pub any more. A more authentic starting point might be the former village shop at Onibury, which has functioned for many years as a purveyor of genuine beers, under the sign of The Apple Tree.

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The next pub on the route is the Sun at Corfton, an enjoyably decrepit little place imbued with the aroma of unsophisticated cuisine, confirmed by a cluster of brightly-hued plastic sauce bottles on each table. It is, perhaps, best known for brewing and serving its own undistinguished beers, which appear never to have troubled the judges in any of the numerous competitions that are staged within the Real Ale community. Mr P, with his Lovely Companion and Mr and Mrs Zim, old friends of discerning and critical demeanour, dropped in for a brief session to determine whether or not the beer was as regrettable as reputed. The women of the party were having none of this; they felt that white wine and fizzy bottled water was the safest option, while Mr P and Mr Zim ordered half a pint each. Mr P, taking a Sunday break from a week of Lenten abstinence, chose Fuggles Gold (strap line: “It’s fuggling delicious!”) flavoured with that famous aromatic English hop while his fellow taster, a former lawyer with a strong sense of fairness, opted for Dark & Delicious - a murky, malty porter-style ale. Mr P, who is known to relish the opportunity to point out flaws in food and drink, was disappointed when he and his companion started tentatively to sip their choices. While the Fuggles Gold had acquired somewhere in the brewing process a sourness which warned Mr P it was not to be drunk in quantity, it did have a pleasing, strong Fuggles flavour, and his friend was almost complimentary about his dusky brew, although they agreed they wouldn’t go back for more. In any case they had a table booked for lunch elsewhere. Carrying on up the dale, they resisted the siren call of the The Swan, charming

old ale and eating house at Aston Munslow, where Mr P has enjoyed well-kept Hobsons while listening to local drinkers swapping tractor dramas, and drew up in the next village outside The Crown at Munslow.

Mr P has been passing this attractive former hundred house for many years, without ever stopping to examine it. His youngest son had dined there a couple of years ago and returned full of praise. Others had spoken enthusiastically; set in a beautiful valley beneath Houseman’s blue remembered hills, Mr Pernickety was conscious that he had been neglecting his duty in not assessing it sooner for the readers of the Woolly Organ.

Mr P’s party of four discerning, not to say, fussy eaters entered a main open bar that immediately pleased. Ancient, of course, and constructed of lovely old grey-brown stone with immense gnarled beams close above their heads and flagstones underfoot, the place was warmed by large, blazing wood-burners. To dispel the still lingering sourness of the Fuggles Gold, Mr P proposed a preprandial glass of fino, but only sweet Sherries were on offer. Instead, Mr P’s friends who have latterly lived in Spain and are aficionados of the Spanish grape, had noticed a special promotion for a wine, Paso Primero, produced in Spain by some people from Shrewsbury. They ordered a bottle of the white, made from the verdejo grape - not bad, but thin and without much edge to it.

Mr P’s party were placed at a table in a raised section of the rambling bar, well pleased with the surroundings and accoutrements. The menu, mercifully clear, free of extravagant cliché, and concocted by Richard Arnold (chef-proprietor since the early millennium) promised well. Home-made bread and grissini appeared with garlic butter, mashed tomato and an exceptional olive tapenade. Mr P’s starter was a Prawn, Lemon and Chive Risotto - a sensible small serving, light and unsticky, deliciously balanced. He also had a forkful of Mr Zim’s Blue Cheese Ceamed Oyster and Button Mushrooms, Chorizo Crumble and Red Wine Syrup - an absolute delight. Mrs Zim ate a chicken parfait, which she said was light and creamy, not cloying; her only complaint was that it was served on a slab of slate - a pretension which didn’t seem to chime with the ethos of the place.

The LC, having resisted a starter joined Mr P in Roast

Loin of Pork for a main course. With perfect crackling, the meat was moist and achieved the delicate balance between being too pink and too dry. Cranberry and thyme stuffing was super, along with perfect gravy (and more in a boat on the table). The only superfluity, Mr P felt, was the Yorkshire pudding - though he ate it all the same (while the LC, whose will is steelier, did not).

Mr Zim had the most interesting-looking dish, billed as Our Own Smoked Chicken, Dauphinoise Potato, Chorizo Sauce and Romesco Salsa, which put a smile on his stern lawyer’s visage. His only very mild criticism was that the strong Chorizo somewhat overpowered the chicken.

Mr P will certainly have it if it’s on the menu next time he eats at The Crown.

Mrs Zim was delighted with her Griddled Seabass, Mussell Chowder and Tapenade Croute.

All this was accompanied by a bottle of the Shrewsbury/Spanish Paso Primero Tinto, from a blend of Cab Sauv, Merlot and Tempranillo grapes. This was more characterful than the white, and Mr P’s party agreed that, as it can be got at Tanners, they would try it at home.

Everyone loved the puddings they had chosen to follow. Mr P was especially delighted with his Star Anise Panna Cotta and Rhubarb Three Ways. The party left well content after a balanced and outstandingly well-cooked luncheon at a justifiable £35 a head, with Mr P regretting only that it had taken him so long to visit The Crown.

Mr P’s Rating: Top Notch.

www.misterpernickety.com

EVENTS

Thurs 13 April OFF GRID GOURMET SUPPER CLUB Booking essential. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, £25 vegetarian p.p., £30 meat p.p. 01497 821762.

Fri 14 & Sat 15 April KINGTON & RADNOR BEER FESTIVAL Participating pubs The Tavern, The Oxford, The Swan, The Royal Oak, The Fforest Inn, The Lion and Radnorshire Brewery. Guided walk on Friday, 10.30am at New Radnor bus stop to Fforest inn, £5, Camra members £4, 01544 231706.

April SHROPSHIRE HILLS DISCOVERY CENTRE 4 April - Better Baking, hands-on session with Milly making Hot cross buns, choux pastry, lemon butter cake and Swedish Easter cookies. 10sm-2pm, £30.

8 April - Herbs and Spices Part 1 with Sabrina Zeif. Lunch will be served consisting of dishes prepared by the group, £35. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, 01588 676060.

Every Saturday PRODUCE MARKET Pastries, cakes, artisan bread, local crafts and homewares. Cheese Market, Hay-on-Wye, 9am-5pm, info@haymarkets.co.uk 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 With live music a regular feature in the cafe. Knighton Community Centre, 9.30am-12.30pm, 07751 221487.

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

3rd Saturday of every other month PRODUCE MARKET Hightown Community Rooms, Vicarage Rd, Clun, 12pm-2pm, 01588 641180.

Every Wednesday PIE NIGHT Pie, peas, potatoes and a drink, £10, Oxford Arms, Kington.

Every Thursday HAY MARKET DAY Local produce, meat and fish, hot food, artisan bread, cakes, crafts, vintage, plants and more. Memorial Square and Clock Tower, Hay-on-Wye, 9am-4pm, www.haymarkets.co.uk Every Thursday BURGER NIGHT Castle Inn, Wigmore, 01568 770203.

Every Thursday SURF & TURF NIGHT Scampi & Steak plus a drink, £10, Oxford Arms, Kington.

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

Every Friday MARKET Bread, cakes, crafts, fruit and vegetables, baskets and pottery. Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, 9am-2pm.

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

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

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. Mon-Fri 9.30am-4.30pm, Sat 10am-4pm. With The Green Bean Shop/Deli under the same roof.

THE OLD STATION TEA ROOM, THE OLD RAILWAY STATION, NEW RADNOR, LD8 2SS 01544 350543.

Visit us at the Old Station Caravan Park for hot drinks and homemade cakes. Superb views and free Wi-Fi. We can cater for small groups, meetings and other events.

Accommodation also available. Open daily 9am-5pm, 1st March-31st October.

The India & China Tea Company at TOWER HOUSE GALLERY, HIGH STREET, KNIGHTON 01547 529530 www.towerhousegallery.co.uk Homemade soups, breads and cakes, Italian blend coffee and over 30 different varieties of leaf tea. Wednesday to Saturday. 9.30 to 5.00, (Sun, Mon & Tues - CLOSED).

Open Sundays, POLLY’S TEAROOM / GALLERY At the foot of The Narrows, Knighton 01547 528591 Light lunches, cakes, a variety of teas and coffees.

Selection of original paintings. Open all week except Thursdays and Fridays 11am-5pm Summer, 11am-4pm Winter.

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

Tues - Sat 10am - 4pm.

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

Old Garage Shop, Knighton. Tues-Sat. Free parking, opposite 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

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APRIL Sat 1 April THE MARCHES CHOIR Conducted by Alistair Auld, will perform Dvorak. Supported by the Marches Sinfonia and a line-up of talented soloists. St Johns Church, Brampton Rd, Bishop’s Castle, 7pm, £10, students free, 01588 650488.

BBC BIG BUSK The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

NYCOSIA + HATE SYSTEM Booth Hall, Hereford, 7.30pm, £4.

SAMBUKA The Square, Quality Square, Ludlow.

RED HOT BOOGIE Rock ‘n’ roll and boogie woogie from the 50s. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, 01885 488575.

RED LION CAGE Stag, Llanidloes.

AFRO CLUSTER With front man MC Skunkadelic.

The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £7, 01497 821762.

PIPE DREAM Vaga Tavern, Hereford.

SOFIA BUCKINGHAM IN CONCERT Market Theatre, Ledbury, 8pm, £12, students £8, 07967 517125.

ROCKY ROAD TO RUIN The Plough, Whitecross Rd, Hereford.

Red Priest

HAY’S INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION Marking the 40th anniversary. A day of family-friendly events throughout the town marking the day in 1977 when Richard Booth proclaimed himself to be King of the Independent Kingdom of Hay! Events run from 12pm to midnight. www.hayonwyechamber.co.uk for more details.

BOUNCING BETTY Malthouse, Ironbridge.

THE ENDINGS The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

RORY MOTION With his band, The Travelling Libraries.

Comedy, music, poetry and tree impressions. The Hermon Chapel, Oswestry, 7.30pm, £10/£8.

KING MANTIS Black Lion, Bridge St, Hereford.

ROD KELLY TRIO Great piano and vocals led jazz and blues. Saturday Cafe at the Courtyard, 12-2pm, free, 01432 340555.

ONE TOO MANY The King’s Head, Tenbury Wells.

RAGWORT Acoustic folk rock. Reet Petite, 18 West St, Leominster.

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

SHREWSBURY CHORAL SOCIETY With pianist Lee Jae Phang.

‘Monumental Mozart’! St Chad’s Church, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £12 adults, £5 children, 01743 232236.

OPEN MIC Ledbury Community Hall, 7pm, £5, bring a bottle, 01531 632968.

Sun 2 April LITTLE DAVE Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm.

MAYFIELD Queen’s Head, Monmouth, 01600 712767.

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BLOWIN’ IN THE WIND Celebrating the music of Bob Dylan and Joan Baez. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 4pm, 01584 811442.

BROMYARD SPEED FESTIVAL Around 100 cars and 30 motorcycles.

Open 10am-4.30pm, 01885 555010, www.bromyardspeedfestival.co.uk HAUNTED SOULS Lichfield Vaults, Church St, Hereford, 4pm.

THE DELTA LADIES Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4.30pm.

CARDUCCI STRING QUARTET Programme includes Beethoven, Weber and Mozart. The Lion Hotel, Shrewsbury, 3pm, £16.50, under 25s free, 01743 353107.

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

YOU WIN AGAIN Celebrating the music of the Bee Gees.

The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £22/£21, 01432 340555.

AMERICANA SESSION Grape Vaults, Leominster, 8pm.

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

Tues 4 April RED PRIEST ‘Gypsy Baroque Fantasy’.

The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £22, 01432 340555.

UPTON BISHOP JAZZ CLUB Featuring Cafe Manouche, swinging hot jazz from the 40s. The Millennium Hall, Upton Bishop, Ross-on-Wye, 7.30pm, pre-booked tickets £10, 07970 343148.

Wed 5 April CHRIS QUINN Housman’s Bar and Cafe, Church Stretton, 8pm, 01694 724441.

OPEN MIC Booth Hall, Hereford, 7.30pm.

Seven Drunken Nights

THE DRAGON BAND The Horse and Jockey, Churchstoke, 8pm, free, donations.

Thurs 6 April SEVEN DRUNKEN NIGHTS The Story of the Dubliners. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £24/£23, 01432 340555.

OPEN MICK NIGHT The King’s Head, Tenbury Wells.

OPEN MIC / JAM Hosted by Wayne Martin Band. Crown & Anchor, Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

NORTHBOUND Four-piece acoustic blues band.

The Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford, 01952 610888.

TWO BLANK PAGES The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

THE HYPE Malthouse, Ironbridge.

THE POOBAHS Salute Merle Haggard. With special guest David Rothon on pedal steel. The Duke’s Arms, Presteigne, 8.30pm, £3.

HUSH Covers band. Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford.

LET’S GET QUIZZICAL The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762.

JOEY THE CROW The Yew Tree, Peterstow, 9pm.

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

FOLK IN THE FOYER Featuring Red Shoes and supported

by Butcher’s Dogs. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, 01885 488575.

DAMON T Blues night. Reet Petite, 18 West St, Leominster.

Fri 7 April

LIFE CLASS An evening of art and music with Pop Muzik with Robin Scott featuring special guests. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £5, 01497 821 762.

JUST PAUL The King’s Head, Tenbury Wells.

AN EVENING WITH IAN STOREY Herefordshire-based international operatic tenor is joined by Rhiannon Davies (piano). Excerpts from opera and more, with insights and anecdotes in conversation with Dennis Schiavon. Fundraising for the Music Pool. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £16, 07775 751122 or 01432 340555.

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Fri 7 April

You’ve Got a Friend

THE TWO HATS Plus support. Booth Hall, Hereford, 7.30pm.

THE THREE DISAGREES Americana/bluegrass. De Koffie Pot, Left Bank, Hereford, free.

Sat 8 April EMMA HAMILTON AND THE NELSON MASS Performed by Shrewsbury Cantata Choir. United Reformed Church, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £10, students and under 18s free, 07779 664394.

PAUL WRIGHTSON The Square, Quality Square, Ludlow.

BLIND EYE Stag, Llanidloes.

HIS WAY The Frank Sinatra Story. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281.

WEREWOLVES OF POWYS Crown & Anchor, Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

ARE YOU EXPERIENCED Jimi Hendrix tribute. Booth Hall, Hereford, 7.30pm, £10.

RESTLESS DOG Malthouse, Ironbridge.

THE SEQUINS The Left Bank, Bridge St, Hereford, 7.30pm, £10, 01432 357753.

Wed 12 April MAGIC MIRRORS The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

WORRIED MEN The Plough, Whitecross Rd, Hereford.

BRITISH POLICE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ‘A Spanish Inspiration’. Programme includes Ravel, Rimsky-Korsakov and Falla. Shrewsbury Abbey, 7.30pm, 01743 367482.

THE HIDDEN DEPTH Reet Petite, 18 West St, Leominster.

HOWDEN JONES Guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo and bodhran. Whitney on Wye Village Hall, 7.30pm, £12.50 includes light supper, tickets from Whitney Garage, Whitney Farm Shop or 01497 831313.

GEOFF PRICE The King’s Head, Tenbury Wells.

THE BOX BAND Great to-tapping tunes from around the world. Saturday Cafe at the Courtyard, 12-2pm, free, 01432 340555.

SMOKE ROOM Black Lion, Bridge St, Hereford.

AUTISTRY Music duo Grace and Gelan perform songs from hit musicals. Lingen Village Hall, 7pm, £5, bar available, 01544 267736.

Sun 9 April THE WORRIED MEN Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4.30pm.

ACOUSTIC SESSION The Yew Tree, Peterstow, 7.30pm.

WHISKEY RIVER BOYS Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm.

7.30-8.30pm

JELLY ROLL JONES Queen’s Head, Monmouth, 01600 712767.

Mon 10 April RICK HOOL & PHIL BOWEN An evening of music and poetry including ‘This Here Guitar’ infused with the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll from the 50s onwards. The Radnorshire Arms, Presteigne, 7.30pm, £5, students £2 on the door, 01544 267418.

Tues 11 April BRECON JAZZ CLUB Featuring Ella Piergorgio Quartet.

Muse Arts Centre, Brecon, 8pm, £10/£8.

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BACH’S ST MATTHEW PASSION Bach’s choral masterwork performed by Hereford Cathedral Choir with international soloists and Marches Baroque, conducted by Geraint Bowen.

Hereford Cathedral, 7pm, £18-£25, 01432 374210.

STEADY EDDIE & FRIENDS The Monk, Monkland, near Leominster, 8pm, 01568 720464.

OPEN MIC With Wayne Martin. White Horse Inn, Clun.

OPEN MIC Booth Hall, Hereford, 7.30pm.

THE DRAGON BAND The Horse and Jockey, Churchstoke, 8pm, free, donations.

HEREFORD CATHEDRAL CHOIR With international soloists and Marches Baroque, conducted by Geraint Bowen.

Performing JS Bach’s St Matthew Passion. Hereford Cathedral, 7pm, 01432 374210.

Thurs 13 April YOU’VE GOT A FRIEND Celebrating the work of James Taylor and Carole King. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281.

THE WAYNE MARTIN BAND Crown & Anchor, Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

DUSTY MUSH / PABLO ALTO / YO NO SE Worcester Firefly, £3.

HOWLIN’ MATT Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 8pm.

THE ENDINGS The Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford, 01952 610888.

Fri 14 April JAZZ @ THE BONDED WAREHOUSE Featuring Linda Angelis Quintet.

The Bonded Warehouse, Canal St, Stourbridge, 7.30pm, £8, under 16s £4 on the door, 07766 910179.

FROZEN CABIN Stag, Llanidloes.

MADI SIMPSON TRIO Three-piece band playing a mix of gypsy, bebop, bluegrass and roots.

De Koffie Pot, Bridge St, Hereford, 9pm, free.

REINIS YUNG-JAUNAIS A travelling guitar player from Latvia.

The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £5, 01497 821762.

TEN BOB MILLIONAIRES The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

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DAWSON The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

Calan

CATCH 22 Stag, Llanidloes.

THE ISSUE Malthouse, Ironbridge.

Sun 16 April FIVE O’CLOCK HERO Malthouse, Ironbridge.

THE ROOZ The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

FRAN MCGILLIVRAY & MIKE BURKE Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4.30pm.

BUGGS BRUMMIE The Corners Inn, Kingsland, 01568 708385.

TEDDY’S LEG, TRIOXIN CHERRY AND DISCHORD Booth Hall, Hereford, 7.30pm, £4.

PANIC STATION Richmond Club, Hereford, 3-5pm.

CITY SOUND MUSIK The Plough, Whitecross Rd, Hereford.

BOON DOGZ Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm.

Fri 14 April ZOE SPENCER & ANDREW HAWKEY Heartfelt cross-generational songwriter duo. The Old Mill, off High St, Llanidloes, 8.30pm, free.

SOLID GONE The Yew Tree, Peterstow, 9pm.

BAND OPEN MIC Hosted by Rhythm Thieves. Drums and bass provided. Sun Inn, Leintwardine, 8pm.

CHICAGO BYTES BLUES BAND Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford.

MIKE & ORAN The Square, Quality Square, Ludlow.

Wed 19 April

THE FLOYD EARL BAND The King’s Head, Tenbury Wells.

TRENCHFOOT A band of multi-instrumentalists playing Americana folk styles with vocals and harmonies. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762.

SAM HUFFER The Olde Tavern, Kington.

Part of Kington & Radnor Beer Festival.

Tues 18 April

SKIFFLE RENEVUEW Crown & Anchor, Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

THE MOMMIES White Horse Inn, Clun.

EASTER EVENT Live music, free children’s Easter crafts, plants and much more from the Cottage Herbery and chocolate, chocolate, chocolate. Aardvark Books and Cafe, The Bookery, Manor Farm, Brampton Bryan, Bucknell, 10am-4pm, free entry, 01547 530744.

LUNCHTIME ORGAN CONCERT

By Peter Dyke. Hereford Cathedral, 1.15-2pm, retiring collection.

FOLK SESSION The King’s Head, Tenbury Wells.

LIVE MUSIC The Swan on the Square, Kington.

Part of Kington & Radnor Beer Festival.

Sat 15 April

Mon 17 April

CELTIC PRIDE Black Lion, Bridge St, Hereford.

DUSTY MUSH Plus support. Booth Hall, Hereford, 7.30pm.

LOST THE PLOT Malthouse, Ironbridge.

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CHRIS QUINN Traditional and contemporary folk songs in a range of styles. De Koffie Pot, Bridge St, Hereford, 8.30pm, £10, students £6, www.wildhareclub.com

JOHN PAUL GARD TRIO Queen’s Head, Monmouth, 01600 712767.

ONE2MANY The Plough, Whitecross Rd, Hereford.

ABBA MANIA Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm, 01584 811442.

MICE IN A MATCHBOX Reet Petite, 18 West St, Leominster.

MINNIE’S MOOCHERS Big line-up with top swing, jive and jazz tunes. Saturday Cafe at the Courtyard, 12-2pm, free, 01432 340555.

LITTLE RUMBA Live launch of new CD ‘Cafe Perdido’ Presteigne Assembly Rooms 8pm £10 includes copy of the new CD 01544 267163 ULTIMATE BOWIE Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £16.50/£14.50, 01874 611622.

OPEN MIC Booth Hall, Hereford, 7.30pm.

THE DRAGON BAND The Horse and Jockey, Churchstoke, 8pm, free, donations.

Thurs 20 April THREE BONE JOINT Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 8pm.

EMMA AND THE PROFESSOR Crown & Anchor, Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

CALAN Fiddles, guitar, accordion, bagpipes and step dancing. The Courtyard, Hereford, 8pm, £13/£12, 01432 340555.

RHYTHM THIEVES

Overton on Dee

Blues Roots & Real Ale Festival Village Hall, Overton on Dee LL13 0EE

Friday May 5th 7.30pm-11.30pm

THE STUMBLE DALE STORR 3 KINGS

Saturday May 6th 1pm-11.30pm

THE KAZ HAWKINS BAND THE IAN PARKER BAND BEN TYZACK & GUY TORTORA CATFISH WALKLATE & FUSCHI HOWLIN’ MAT

Phone 01568 770134

Fri 14 Apr

Sun Inn, Leintwardine, Band Open Mic, 8pm, drums and bass provided.

Sat 22 Apr King’s Head, Tenbury Wells.

Fri 28 Apr

Sun Inn, Leintwardine, Open Mic, 8pm.

Sat 6 May

Booth Hall, Hereford.

Carrie Tree – Songs to Feed the Heart Sunday 23rd April An intimate acoustic concert in a beautiful Yurt

Friday £15, Saturday £25, Weekender £35 12+ Real Ales, Camping/Caravan Site, Food Stalls All profits go back into local community groups Contact 01978 710413 for info and tickets or info@overtonvillagehall.co.uk www.hookerblues.co.uk

17 Railway Terrace, Builth Road, LD23RH 7pm £10/£8 Concessions clivephilippa@hotmail.com 07905 743272

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Fri 21 April THE BRIGHT EYES Glam rock and pop covers. Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford.

DJ NIGHT With John Grainger. Reet Petite, 18 West St, Leominster.

THE RHYTHM THIEVES The King’s Head, Tenbury Wells.

MEG EMRYS + CLWB COMEDY Comedy from Gwerthu Allan and Drew Taylor and music from Meg Emrys.

The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £10, 01497 821762.

DUNCAN MCCORKINDALE The Yew Tree, Peterstow, 9pm.

HOWDEN JONES Guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo and bodhran. Simpson Hall, Burghill, 7.30pm, £10 includes light supper, 01432 760816.

BLUES JAM A friendly, informal jam session.

The Rose & Crown, Church St, Ludlow, 8pm, info@southshropshirebluesclub. co.uk TOM EVANS + TOBY PARKER & SAM HUFFER Three local talents showcase a mixture of musical styles. De Koffie Pot, Bridge St, Hereford, 9pm, free.

FUNKOMATIC The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

ELIO PACE The Billy Joel Songbook. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £23.50/£21, 01584 878141.

AIRBAG Malthouse, Ironbridge.

Sat 22 April A SCHUBERTIADE An evening with Schubert & Friends.

Festival Drayton, 7.30pm, 01743 367482.

HUCK WORM Crown & Anchor, Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

HOT CLIMATE Lyde Arundel, Hereford. Charity event.

DON SIMON AKA BONESHAKER The Llanerch Inn, Llandrindod Wells, 9pm, 01597 822234.

STREAM OF SOUND CHOIR A capella harmony from around the world and arrangements of traditional songs. Kington Baptist Church, Bridge St, Kington, 7pm, donations on the door.

MICE IN A MATCHBOX The King’s Head, Tenbury Wells.

RHYTHM THIEVES King’s Head, Tenbury Wells.

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GREGYNOG YOUNG MUSICIAN COMPETITION A major UK competition for instrumentalists aged 18 and under, taking place throughout the day in the Music Room at Gregynog Hall, near Newtown. The chosen finalists compete in an evening concert at 7pm for major prize money and the prestigious Peter GarbettEdwards trophy. Concert tickets are £15 each and can be reserved by emailing: contact@gregynogymc.co.uk or at the door.

GREG RUSSELL & CIARAN ALGAR The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 01743 234970.

SKEWWHIFF Reet Petite, 18 West St, Leominster.

TONGUE AND GROOVE Stag, Llanidloes.

CARIE TREE ‘Songs to Feed The Heart’. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £7, 01497 821762.

CONSPIRACY OF KINGS, FLY BY FIRE, ROGUES Booth Hall, Hereford, 7.30pm, £3.

STONED LOVE Black Lion, Bridge St, Hereford.

DYNAMITE DICK BAND Malthouse, Ironbridge.

HAY MUSIC Featuring Sara Stowe, soprano and Chris Brannick on percussion. St Mary’s Church, Hay-on-Wye, tickets from Booth’s Bookshops, Hay-on-Wye. www.haymusic.org OCD The Plough, Whitecross Rd, Hereford.

EDDY P White Horse Inn, Clun.

KATE & JESS The Square, Quality Square, Ludlow.

DILA V & THE ODD BEATS Their Bosporus-straddling blend of Turkish folk, psychedelic flair and irresistible Balkan dance beats with hints of Green Rebetiko. Get ready to shake your hips on the dance floor.

Presteigne Assembly Rooms, 8pm, £12 tickets from Courtyard Antiques, The Workhouse and www.wegottickets.com

Sun 23 April CARIE TREE An intimate acoustic concert in a beautiful yurt. 17 Railway Terrace, Builth Rd, Llandrindod Wells, 7pm, £10/£8, 07905 743272.

LIVE MUSIC Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm.

DAVE JACKSON Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4.30pm.

EARL Queen’s Head, Monmouth, 01600 712767.

Tues 25 April VO FLETCHER & TYLER MASSY Fancy fingerpicking guitars and transatlantic songs. Nori’s Cafe, Leominster, £20 includes meal, please book, 01568 861876.

Wed 26 April THE FUREYS Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £20/£19, 01874 611622.

OPEN MIC Booth Hall, Hereford, 7.30pm.

BLUEGRASS/AMERICANA SESSION The King’s Head, Tenbury Wells.

THE DRAGON BAND The Horse and Jockey, Churchstoke, 8pm, free, donations.

Thurs 27 April THE JOHNNY CASH ROADSHOW The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £23/£21, 01432 340555.

FIVE O’CLOCK HEROES The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

MOJO FESTIVAL Featuring Funkomatic. Crown & Anchor, Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

CRICKHOWELL CHORAL SOCIETY MUSIC FESTIVAL Featuring The Miroshnichenko Band.

The Manor Hotel, Crickhowell, 7.30pm, £10 on the door, 01873 810935.

KRIS DOLLIMORE Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 8pm.

OPEN MIC NIGHT Hosted by Howard & Clare.

The Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford, 01952 610888.

Fri 28 April THE ANIMATORS Rock and pop covers. Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford.

MOJO FESTIVAL Featuring The Hillbillies. Crown & Anchor, Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

OPEN MIC Hosted by Rhythm Thieves. Sun Inn, Leintwardine, 8pm.

STIFF WITNESS The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

FLANDERS AND SWANN ‘Drop Another Hat’. Two-man musical show, homage to two great wits and composers. Silvester Horne Institute, Church Stretton, 7.30pm, £12, 01694 720132.

TAKE TO THE SKIES Booth Hall, Hereford, 7.30pm.

OLLIE KING Up and coming young melodeon player.

De Koffie Pot, Bridge St, Hereford, 9pm, free.

Live Music Every Saturday!

APRIL MUSIC

1st - Ragwort 7th - Blues Night with Damon T 8th - The Hidden Depth 15th - Mice in a Matchbox 21st - DJ Night with John Grainger 22nd - Skewwhiff 28th - Acoustic Night with Jack Brett 29th - One2Many Jazz and Tapas Every 3rd Wednesday in the month Open Mic Every 2nd Friday in the month Reet Petite, 18 West Street, Leominster

07484 545368 Crickhowell Choral Society

Early May Music Festival Thursday 27 April at 7.30pm Jazz: The Miroshnichenko Band at The Manor Hotel Crickhowell NP8 1SE Tickets £10.00 on the door or 01873 810935 Saturday 29 April at 3.00pm Celebrity Recital: A Musical Banquet with Catherine King (mezzo) and Jacob Heringman (lute) St. Catwg’s Church Llangattock Crickhowell Tickets £10.00 on the door or 01873 810935 Supported by the ACW Night Out / Noson Allan Scheme Sunday 30 April at 7.30pm Vivaldi, Handel, Delalande Soloists Catherine King, Grace Davidson, Nicholas Mulroy St. Edmund’s Church Crickhowell NP8 1BB Tickets £16.00 on 01873 810935 or Abergavenny Music 01873 853394

www.madeinthemarches.com

Monday 1 May at 7.30pm Mozart, Haydn, CPE Bach Soloists Grace Davidson, Nicholas Mulroy St. Edmund’s Church Crickhowell NP8 1BB Tickets £16.00 on 01873 810935 or Abergavenny Music 01873 853394

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TWO PUSH CHARLIE Vaga Tavern, Hereford.

Tayo Aluko & Friends

CRICKHOWELL CHORAL SOCIETY MUSIC FESTIVAL Celebrity recital: A musical banquet with Catherine King (soprano) and Jacob Heringman (lute). St Catwg’s Church Llangattock, Crickhowell, 3pm, £10 on the door, 01873 810935.

ONE2MANY Reet Petite, 18 West St, Leominster.

JOE SYMES & THE LOVING KIND OF CHERRYSHOES Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £12/£10, 01874 611622.

LIVE MUSIC Black Lion, Bridge St, Hereford.

Fri 28 April FKNOWS The King’s Head, Tenbury Wells.

OFFA STRING QUARTET Playing compositions by members of the Herefordshire Composers’ Workshop. Lion Ballroom, 7.30pm, £12, £6 students on the door or from Leominster TIC, 01568 616460.

LIVE MUSIC Stag, Llanidloes.

HEREFORD RIVER CARNIVAL Carnival, dog show, stalls etc. www.rivercarnival.org.uk THE STONED CHERRIES The Sun Inn, Welshampton, 8.30pm.

JACK BRETT Acoustic night. Reet Petite, 18 West St, Leominster.

RAITHLIN ROAD The Yew Tree, Peterstow, 9pm.

BIG SKY QUARTET Playing their own penned, lyrical tunes in an accessible, melodic jazz fusion driven by distinctively Brazilian and world rhythms. Linton Village Hall, near Ross-on-Wye, 7pm, £8, 07974 484141.

JAMIE SMITH’S MABON Weobley Village Hall, 7pm, £12, 01544 319143.

ADAM HODSON Malthouse, Ironbridge.

Sat 29 April GOLD ROOM Malthouse, Ironbridge.

THE QUIRKS Stag, Llanidloes.

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DEBS HANCOCK TRIO Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald. Saturday Cafe at the Courtyard, 12-2pm, free, 01432 340555.

BLITZ BALL Featuring The Ashby Little Big Band.

Bring your own supper. Welshpool Town Hall, 7.30pm, £11, 01686 614555.

THE WOO TOWN HILLBILLIES The King’s Head, Tenbury Wells.

HEREFORD RIVER CARNIVAL Carnival, dog show, stalls etc. www.rivercarnival.org.uk LIVE MUSIC The Square, Quality Square, Ludlow.

MOZART REQUIEM After a workshop during the afternoon with the Phoenix singers a concert accompanied by orchestra and soloists. Chirbury Church, 6.30pm, free, donations welcome, 03330 144051.

BOX BAND AND MATT STEADY Highly recommended Welsh combo.

Booth Hall, Hereford, 6.30pm, £6, www.wildhareclub.com MOJO FESTIVAL Featuring The Happy Valley Blues Duo (Eddy Gantry and Rob Venables) at 3pm, The Steve Day Band at 5pm, The Paprika Blues Band at 7pm and Blindley at 9pm. Crown & Anchor, Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

Box Band

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

FOLK IN THE FOYER Featuring Dan Walsh and supported by Atto Mul. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, 01885 488575.

STONED LOVE The Plough, Whitecross Rd, Hereford.

TAYO ALUKO & FRIENDS ‘‘Call Mr Robeson. A life, with Songs’.

A roller coaster journey through actor, singer, activist Paul Robeson’s remarkable life. Chelmarsh Parish Hall, 7.30pm, £12/£8, 01746 862850.

Arts Alive.

Sun 30 April LIVE MUSIC Malthouse, Ironbridge.

THE ROVING CROWS Eastnor Chilli Festival, Eastnor Castle, Ledbury, from 1.30pm.

RAGWORT Acoustic folk rock. Ross-on-Wye Beer Festival, 4pm.

HOT CLIMATE Lionstock Festival. The Lion, Leintwardine.

DAVE ONIONS Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4.30pm.

Café Perdido

Little Rumba

Launch of the brand new CD The Assembly Rooms Presteigne 8pm Wednesday 19 April Entry £10 includes free CD

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Sun 30 April

Tues 2 May

CRICKHOWELL CHORAL SOCIETY MUSIC FESTIVAL Programme includes Vivaldi, Handel and Delalande. St Edmund’s Church, Crickhowell, 7.30pm, £16, 01873 810935.

CLUN GREEN MAN FESTIVAL Featuring Pre-Battle entertainment on the bridge from 11.30am with Jack the Jester. The May Queen and The Green Man at 12 noon, morris dancers and entertainers, live music, maypole dancing, circus workshop, face painting, craft fair on the Castle grounds, refreshments and more. Clun, 12.45pm-5pm, £5, £2 children, under 5s free, www.clungreenman.org.uk

MOJO FESTIVAL Featuring Blues and Roots open mic / jam hosted by Brian Copsey at 3pm, Moonstream at 5pm, The Wayne Martin Band at 7pm and The Beki Brindle Band at 9pm. Crown & Anchor, Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

SONIC BOOM The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

JOE SEAGER Housman’s Bar and Cafe, Church Stretton, 7.30pm, 01694 724441.

THE FORFEITS Lichfield Vaults, Church St, Hereford, 4pm.

PAUL DARK Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm.

SUNDAY EVENING CHILL Live music from local bands and artists.

The Red Lion, West St, Knighton, 7.30pm.

WILL KILLEEN Queen’s Head, Monmouth, 01600 712767.

MAY Mon 1 May CIDER CITY JAZZMEN The Barrels, St Owen’s St, Hereford, 01432 274968.

CRICKHOWELL CHORAL SOCIETY MUSIC FESTIVAL Programme includes Mozart, Haydn and CPE Bach. St Edmund’s Church, Crickhowell, 7.30pm, £16, 01873 810935.

CLUN GREEN MAN FESTIVAL Featuring The Frost Queen’s Battle in The Square, street entertainers, The Plantagenets, Animal Man, Jack the Jester, Morris Dancing and The Rhythm Thieves playing at the White Horse Inn at 9pm. Clun from 12 noon, www.clungreenman.org.uk AMERICANA SESSION Grape Vaults, Leominster, 8pm.

THE ROVING CROWS Eastnor Chilli Festival, Eastnor Castle, Ledbury, from 1.30pm.

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

LUNCHTIME ORGAN CONCERT Given by Laurence John. Hereford Cathedral, 1.15pm-2pm.

UPTON BISHOP JAZZ CLUB Featuring Cafe Manouche, swinging hot jazz from the 40s. The Millennium Hall, Upton Bishop, Ross-on-Wye, 7.30pm, pre-booked tickets £10, 07970 343148.

Wed 3 May THE DRAGON BAND The Horse and Jockey, Churchstoke, 8pm, free, donations.

HELLENS MUSIC Featuring Catabile Girls’ Choir.

St Bartholemew’s Church, Much Marcle, 7pm, www.hellensmusic.com 01432 340555.

PARTIKEL Jazz/classical collaboration. Queen’s Head, Monmouth, 01600 712767.

Thurs 4 May LIVE MUSIC The Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford, 01952 610888.

HELLENS MUSIC Piano recital by Christian Blackshaw.

Programme includes Mozart and Schumann. St Bartholemew’s Church, Much Marcle, 8pm, www.hellensmusic. com 01432 340555.

ED MARTIN Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 8pm.

REQUIEM FOR A PINK MOON An Elizabethan tribute to Nick Drake.

The Lion Hotel, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, 0333 666 3366.

ENSEMBLE PHOENIX MUNICH ‘Requiem for a Pink Moon’. An Elizabethan tribute to Nick Drake.

The Lion Hotel, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £16.50, 25’s and under £8, 01743 353107.

Fri 5 May MARK LATIMER / TREV DAVIES TRIO Chequers, Etnam St, Leominster.

HELLENS MUSIC Featuring a Schubert Evening.

Musicians from the world’s leading orchestras perform some of Schubert’s chamber works. Hellens Great Barn, Much Marcle, 8pm, www.hellensmusic. com 01432 340555.

THE FLOK White Horse Inn, Clun.

OVERTON ON DEE BLUES, ROOTS & REAL ALE FESTIVAL Featuring The Stumble, Dale Storr and 3 Kings. Plus real ales, camping/ caravan site, food stalls etc. Overton on Dee Village Hall, 7.30pm, £15, Sat £25, weekender £35, 01978 710413, www.hookerblues.co.uk NA-MARA Singer songwriter and guitarist Paul McNamara with mandolin player Rob Garcia play a mix of songs on contemporary and historical topics.

St Leonard’s Church, Yarpole, 8pm, £6 in advance, £7.50 on the door.

Tickets from Yarpole Shop or www.wegottickets.com LINERUNNER De Koffie Pot, Bridge St, Hereford, 9pm, free.

OVERTON ON DEE BLUES, ROOTS & REAL ALE FESTIVAL Featuring The Stumble, Dale Storr and 3 Kings. Overton Village Hall, Overton on Dee, 7.30pm, Fri £15, Sat £25, Weekend £35, camping, food, ales, 01978 710413, www.hookerblues.co.uk FRUIT MACHINE Malthouse, Ironbridge.

Sat 6 May OPEN MIC Ledbury Community Hall, 7pm, £5, bring a bottle, 01531 632968.

OVERTON ON DEE BLUES, ROOTS & REAL ALE FESTIVAL Featuring The Kaz Hawkins Band, The Ian Parker Band, Ben Tyzack & Guy, Tortora, Catfish, Walklate & Fuschi and Howlin’ Mat. Plus real ales, camping/ caravan site, food stalls etc. Overton on Dee Village Hall, 7.30pm, Sat £25, weekender £35, 01978 710413, www.hookerblues.co.uk CHRIS JAGGER BAND Ludlow Brewery, Railway Shed, Station Drive, Ludlow, 01584 873291.

PAUL WRIGHTSON The Square, Quality Square, Ludlow.

ROY MASSEY MBE An evening of organ music. St Mary’s Church, Dilwyn, 7.30pm, £10 includes refreshments. All proceeds in aid of the church, 01544 318007.

TONY HUGHES Stag, Llanidloes.

Sunday 30 April & Monday 1 May Sunday 12pm - 5pm, on the Square Live music including Two Faced Tom & the Bootleg Boys.

Dancing, Entertainers and Street Food.

Monday until late Battle for Summer on Clun Bridge between The Green Man & The Ice Queen.

Craft Fair, Samba Band, Jester Jack, Duck Racing, Plantagenet Re-enactment, Lots of food, Stalls and Children’s Activities.

Music and mayhem until late. £5 adults, £3 children, under 5’s free.

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Music Workshops

Tues 4 & 25 April LEOMINSTER COMMUNITY CHOIR No musical ability necessary! Choir leader Olivia Preye. No auditions, no need to read music. Leominster Community Centre, 7-9pm. Details contact anniewood@ myphone.coop Sunday 23 April SHROPSHIRE HARMONY QUIRE We sing and play mainly West Gallery music, which is energetic, rousing, no-nonsense stuff that is great fun to perform. It is what you would have heard in rural parish churches in the 18th and early 19th centuries. Led by Sue Harris. FREE for newcomers! Bishop’s Castle Methodist Hall, Station Street. 2-5 pm. Enquiries: bosky@btinternet. com.

Sat 29 April PHOENIX SINGERS COME-AND-SING Mozart’s Requiem at Churbury Church, 2.30pm workshop, performance 6.30pm, 03330 144051.

Sat 6 May PRINCELY SPLENDOUR Rare choral works from 18th Century Rome. A Border Marches Early Music Forum Workshop for Singers. Tutor: Peter Leech. Exquisite vocal music from the opulent court of Cardinal Henry Benedict Stuart. 10am-4.30pm, Bishop’s Palace, Hereford, HR4 9BL. £19 for Early Music Fora members, £21 for non-members, £5 for students.

Prior booking essential. Marna Gowan on 01684 565707 or marna.gowan@btinternet.com For further details and an application form see www.bmemf.org.uk Monday THE GARRICK SINGERS The Courtyard, Hereford, 12-1.30pm and 2-3.30pm. £5 per session, 01432 340555.

Monday ALIVE & KICKIN’ CHOIR Coleg Powys (now NPTC), Brecon, 7-9pm, £5 public, £3 students/staff. tanyawalkermusic@hotmail.com Monday BANDAMANIA Traditional dance music from far and wide. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne 7.15pm, Sue Harris 01547 550158.

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.

Tuesday BANG ON DRUMS Drum circle. Black Lion, Bridge St, Hereford, 7-9pm, bring your own hand drums or drums and percussion instruments provided, 07870 747248, www.bangondrums.co.uk Tuesday DOLAU MIXTURES

Mixed choir. Dolau

Trevor Davies Music

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

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

Plus many other brands.

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Community Hall, Llandrindod Wells, 8pm, 01597 851427.

Tuesdays SAMBA BRECON We are a friendly community band which meets each week to practice drumming and have fun. Sue on 07792 165481 or Gill on 01497 821631.

7-9pm, Village Hall just outside Brecon.

Tuesday WHITTON VOICES Mixed community choir.

Songs from around the world, traditional and contemporary.

Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 8-10pm, £6. All welcome.

Led by Sue Harris, 01547 550158.

Wednesdays PLAY IT BY EAR A new course for tune players starts Feb 1st. Fabulous repertoire & expert tuition - sheet music & videos of all tunes included. Join our sociable group, meets in Craven Arms, 7.30 to 9.30 pm.

Full course £33 or £7 per week - contact Kitty Greenwood 01584 841564.

Wednesdays CON ANIMA Early music group based in Bishop’s Castle, singing renaissance and baroque music a capella and led by George Baker.

Contact Jaqueline jacquelinesw@hotmail.co.uk Wednesday ROCKSPRING COMMUNITY CHOIR All welcome particularly men! Minimal charge. Rockspring Community Centre, Ludlow. 01584 529053.

Wednesday LUDLOW LARKS COMMUNITY CHOIR Led by Polly Bolton. Songs from around the world - from the Beatles to Bulgaria. Ludlow Women’s Centre, 7.30pm9.30pm. Polly on 01584 823609 or info@oak-barn.co.uk or check our website www.jollypages.co.uk/larks Wednesday DRUMMING FOR DEMENTIA The Courtyard, Hereford, 2-3.30pm, £2 per session, 01432 340555.

Thursday PRESTEIGNE POP CHOIR Contact John Hymas for details: 07969 440183/ john@johnhymas.com Thursday EDGE CHAMBER CHOIR Auditioned chamber choir led by Ros Crouch. We sing mainly 20th and 21st classical music. Friends Meeting House, Ludlow, 7.30-9.30pm.

Contact Ros on 01584 841053 or ros.crouch@gmail.com Thursday VOICE ACADEMY AT THE COURTYARD For ages 13+. The Courtyard, Hereford, 4.30-6pm, £4 per session, 01432 340555.

Thursday CLUNSONGBIRDS 10 -11.30am in Hightown Hall. Uplifting songs from many traditions around the world, all taught by ear. £5 per week. Led by Sue Harris 01547 550158 sumarieharris@btinternet.com 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.

Langstaffe Violins John Langstaffe

Maker & Restorer of Violins, Violas & Cellos Repairs, Fitting Up, Tonal Adjustments etc Room 12, 2nd Floor, Lion House 15, Broad Street, Leominster HR6 8BT

We also stock a selection of new and antique instruments and accessories T: 01568 620120 M: 07901 064875

www.langstaffe-violins.co.uk

1st and 3rd Thursdays HEREFORD CHANTING CIRCLE 11am-1pm plus one Friday evening 8pm - 10pm.

Beautiful chants from a variety of spiritual traditions, no need to be a ‘singer’, just sing from the heart, all welcome. We meet in central Hereford. Contact Mike: 01432 261222 mikejhadden@gmail.com or www.karimandsusanne.co.uk Friday MUSIC TIME A session of music and movement for under 5s. The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury, 10.30am11.30am, £5 per child, 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

BASS GUITARIST WANTED NOW For popular local soul band Work waiting Email: paul.wrightson@gmail.com Or call 07729 059847

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band directory APPLEBY KINSEY a contemporary folk and jazz quartet: acoustic guitar, flute, saxophones, double bass, two female vocalists. A large repertoire of original songs from tender, lyrical, slightly dark, to up-tempo latin jazz and folk. Live original music with authenticity and sophistication for events, festivals, weddings, clubs. www.applebykinsey.com or call Ken on 07979 542 449.

BACK IN TIME Five-piece 50s and 60s band.

Tel: Alan on 01686 627679 or 07580 940006.

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 MARTIN BLAKE: Fingerpickin’ good guitar, banjo and vocals in a variety of line-ups from duo to 6 piece, including Whiskey River (5/6 piece electric Swamp Rock band) The Whiskey River Quartet (Acoustic 4 piece version), The Whiskey River Boys (duo version of the same), The Grass Snakes (6 piece Honky-Tonk Bluegrass Band with loads of harmony vocals), and Blakes III, (eclectic long standing trio with clarinet, fiddle, guitar & 3 part harmony vocals) - Pubs, Clubs, Parties, Weddings, Divorces etc. Contact: 07846 669890 or 01432 342018. Email: info@martinblake. co.uk Website: www.martinblake.co.uk 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 079688 93719. Look at my Facebook page Chrisie J and Youtube channel Chrisie J for performance videos.

FLATWORLD Roots ‘n’ grooves from Eastern Europe and beyond. Lively 5-piece band with magnificent tunes and kicking rhythm for your festival, wedding, party or pub. Also circle dancing with caller. Contact Neil on 01684 569611 or 07866 021489; www.flat-world.org.uk or email info@flat-world.org.uk HOT CLIMATE Ultimate party band, best 6-piece line up ever. For top musical entertainment at your party/ wedding/festival or corporate function. Book now! New footage on www.hotclimate.co.uk. Contact Charlie 01568 613895 or mobile 07702 528088 anytime!

LE FREAK Upbeat party covers band. Great 5-piece outfit for any dance event. Hear us on soundcloud.com/ lefreak357066067 or phone Nick on 01981 540348 or 07952 415487.

LITTLE RUMBA A classy four piece band featuring Hugh, John, Jacqui & Pete, from The Tango Band and The Rumbajax, playing moody, melancholy music everything from East European and South American to the Blues.

Viola, violin, accordion, saxophones, guitar, vocals and bass. 01547 520339 www.littlerumba.com LOS SQUIDEROS “The Greatest Mexican Band to come out of Hereford in a Hundred Years” Fabulous party band with a long history of amazing crowds.

Playing surf, funk and ska with latino beats.. Also, The Swing Set; Swing jazz, Blues and rock n roll from the Squid collective. Contact Leo 07816 686856 leocaithness@tiscali.co.uk

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MELOMANICS Principally a wacky Duo with an amazingly dynamic sound, playing their eclectic and cosmopoloitan repertoire with engagingly 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 separate caller or the minimal option with Tim calling and playing. Ideal for parties, weddings, fund-raising events, festivals, shows, pubs, restaurants, etc.

Scottish, Irish and French-themed specialities (Timoléon pour vos soirées francaises). For info call Tim on 01743 719438, or Rich 01743 718612. Email tim@melomanics.co.uk. Website www.melomanics. co.uk MUCH ADO - The band for your ceilidh or barn dance.

4-piece band with caller for ceilidhs, barn dances, weddings, parties, shows, fetes, etc. Alan Oberman 01982 570432, email alan.oberman@gmail.com.

See website www.muchadoband.com NEW TRICKS Lively 4-piece 60’s, 70’s band playing classic tunes of the era. With some blues/rock and country/rock. Barry 07754 534406 or David 01568 612661.

OVER THE HILLBILLIES - Lively, foot stomping, rip-roaring band performing everything from Led Zep to Kylie, Dolly to Motorhead, and Blur to the Bee Gees.

With a look fashioned straight from “Deliverance”, playing on a banjo, fiddle, tea-chest bass, drums, harmonicas, guitar and a suitcase(!) we are perfect for parties, pubs, festivals and anything else that involves drinking and dancing. Contactl Linda on 01686 670409 / 07816 125802 or find us on Facebook.com/Over-the-Hillbillies. YEEEEHAAAAA! REVEREND FERRIDAY Upbeat One Man Blues Band.

Playing driving slide guitar with rockabilly flair, seasoned with a touch of Americana, a mix of stomping originals and traditional classics. Available for all occasions, large or small. Contact the Reverend: 01584 711700 - 07766 185451 revferriday@gmail.com - www.revferriday.com 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 Great acoustic music for all occasions, easy listening to singalong party. Music from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. Contact tel: 07734 399497 or email seansaye@yahoo.co.uk.

Website www.seansaye.com.

SILVER BRANCH (Ceilidh and Concert Band).

CEILIDH BAND with caller. Available for weddings/ birthday parties/fund raisers, etc. For photos/videos please see our Facebook page. For further enquiries, ring David on 01982 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.

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 SOUL SUPPLY 6-piece soul, Motown and R & B Party Band. Guaranteed to turn your event into a hive of nonstop dance floor activity. Available for weddings, parties and corporate events. Full PA, lights, staging and disco as required. 079905 75531 or 01568 708868 www.soulsupplyband.co.uk info@soulsupplyband.co.uk STASH Rockin’ good folk. Firey fiddle, souring guitar, pounding rhythms, with bouncing energy. Folk rock at its best. Please phone Mick on 01432 840475, Wizzy on 01432 263317 or Will on 07960 569784.

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

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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 TIME BANDITS are a top quality band playing a variety of different music styles to suit all tastes. We have a number of music package options, ranging from a duo for your ceremony, 6 piece party band and a fabulous 10 piece experience. www.thetimebandits.info 07815 800261 ian@thetimebandits.info THE VILLAGE QUIRE The Village Quire - spinetingling harmonies sung with all the emotional clout, subtlety of expression and love of life that you get when voices are raised together in song. Music from and inspired by the folk harmony, west gallery and shape note traditions all woven together with words and stories. Various shows available to book, including ‘Back to the Garden’ – life and hope in the trenches based on original letters from WW1 Herefordshire soldier and gardener William Bevan. “The Village Quire have become one of my favourite singing groups of all time ... (Frank Hennessy, Celtic Heartbeat, Radio Wales). For bookings / further info ring 01497 847676 www.villagequire.org.uk TRIO TANGENTE Violin and vocal led spicy fun energetic Latin/Tango/Hot Club/ Gypsy influenced band.

For all occasions. Contact Faith 07870 320022.

VIRG CLENTHILLS and his band BLUE MOON, sing Country & Americana songs that are often touching, sometimes comic. Virg is a true poet of Country music, evoking classic tales of the mountains of Kentucky. See website: www.garethowen.com. If you’d like to book Virg and his band, phone 01584 878 282.

XL’S Maximum R’n’B, Feelgood Rock & Roll.

01588 650686.

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theatre Burton

Fri 7 April THE BEST THING VAMOS THEATRE COMPANY. Step into the wordless world for this bitter-sweet story of mistaken morals and broken hearts. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £16/£14, 01432 340555.

Fri 7 - Sun 9 April HYSTERIA Terry Johnson’s hilarious farce explores the fallout when two of the twentieth century’s most brilliant minds, Sigmund Freud and Salvador Dali collide. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281.

Sat 8 April & Sat 20 May SCORCHED OPEN SKY. A decorated WWII veteran of a bloody desert war sits in the armchair of his rest home, his memories tattooed upon his body. Dementia strikes. For ages 12+.

8 April - Market Theatre, Ledbury, 8pm, £10, 07967 517125. 20 May - Ellesmere College Arts Centre, 7.30pm, £10/£5/£25, 01691 626545. Arts Alive.

Wed 12 & Thurs 13 April BURTON Burton vividly presents the life of the great Welsh actor in his own words from humble beginnings to Hollywood mega-stardom. The Courtyard, Hereford, 8pm, £15/£14, 01432 340555.

PERFORMANCE Sat 1 April THE KING LEAR SHIFTING SANDS THEATRE. Shakespeare’s tragedy,,, in a pub! Hilarious and heartbreaking, using improvisation, physical comedy, vibrant storytelling all linked by nuggets of Shakespeare’s text. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £16/£14, 01584 878141.

Sat 1 April MR DARCY LOSES THE PLOT Award-winning comedy duo LIPSERVICE, explore the world of women writers amongst the domestic hustle and bustle of taking tea and choosing chintz. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281.

Sat 1 April MEET FRED Meet Fred, the two foot tall cloth puppet who fights prejudice every day. Contains strong language and puppet nudity. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7.30pm, £8, 01686 614555.

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Tues 18 - Sat 22 April THE VERDICT MIDDLE GROUND THEATRE. The powerful best-selling courtroom thriller starring Clive Mantle and Jack Shepherd.

Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281.

Sun 23 April ROMEO AND JULIET OMIDAZE CO-PRODUCTION WITH WALES MILLENNIUM CENTRE. Citizenship. Civil disturbance.

Conflict. Anger. Ugly scenes on our streets. Abuse.

Tragic consequences. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 2pm & 7.30pm, £12/£10, 01874 611622.

Tues 25 - Sat 29 April MACBETH Director Loveday ingram brings Theatre Severn’s first ever production to life and explores how prophecy, murder and political ambition unfold in a desolate wilderness. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281.

Thurs 27 - Sat 29 April THE DARK EARTH AND THE LIGHT SKY LADS. A moving evocation of the life of Poet Edward Thomas leading up to his death in WWI, his friendship with Robert Frost and his marriage to Helen. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 8pm, £10, students £5, 07967 517125.

Sun 2 - Tues 4 April YOUTH THEATRE CONNECTIONS The Connections festival is a celebratory event that brings together theatre and community Youth Theatre groups.

The Courtyard, Hereford, 6.30pm, £8, 01432 340555.

Sat 29 April MY DEAREST GIRLS - THE LETTERS BOOK FRANCESCA MILLICAN SLATER. A book of letters sent during 1917-1920 between six Shropshire women reveals their everyday lives. For teenagers and older. Llanwarne Village Hall, 7.30pm, £10/£5/£25, 01981 580396.

Thurs 6 April PERFECT PITCH IT’S AN ACT. John Godber’s comedy focussing on the relationships of two very different couples. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £15.50/£13.50, 01874 611622.

Sun 30 April AS THE CROW FLIES PENTABUS THEATRE. By Hattie Naylor. Based on a true story of a woman who struck up a friendship with a wounded crow. Leintwardine Community Centre.

All 7.30pm, 01584 856564 or www.pentabus.co.uk

Conquest Theatre Bromyard Live on Stage

Saturday 1 April 7.30pm RED HOT BOOGIE Friday 7 April 7.30pm Folk in the Foyer

RED SHOES supported by BUTCHER’S DOGS Saturday 29 April 7.30pm Folk in the Foyer DAN WALSH supported by ATTO MUL

Live Broadcasts 6 April 7pm TWELFTH NIGHT (NT LIVE) 9 April 4pm A HERO OF OUR TIME (BOLSHOI) 11 April 7.15pm JEWELS (ROH) 19 April 7pm EXHIBITION ON SCREEN - MUNCH 20 April 7pm ROSENCRANTZ & GUILDENSTEIN ARE DEAD (NT) 22 April 5.55pm EUGENE ONEGIN (NY MET) 26 April 7pm JULIUS CAESAR (RSC LIVE)

Film

21 April A STREET CAT NAMED BOB

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

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show

CHILDREN’S THEATRE Fri 7 April BRAINIAC LIVE Strap on your safety goggles. Expect exploding dustbins, combusting microwaves and loads of live daredevil stunts.

Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 2pm & 4pm, £14, children £12, 01686 614555.

Sun 9 April THE AMAZING BUBBLE MAN Explore art, magic, science and fun of bubbles with Edinburgh fringe favourite, Louis Pearl. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281.

Sat 8 & Tues 11 - Sat 15 April HANSEL AND GRETEL COURTYARD PRODUCTIONS bring this classic tale of mystery, intrigue and magic to life. 8 April - The Courtyard, Hereford, 11am, £6, 01432 340555. 11 - 15 April - Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281.

Tues 11 April THE CHRIS & PUI SHOW CBeebies’ favourite double act. With songs, comedy sketches and a dash of magic. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281.

Sat 18 April MORGAN & WEST’S UTTERLY SPIFFING SPECTACULAR MAGIC SHOW FOR KIDS And childish grown-ups. Suitable for ages 5+.

Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 2pm, 01584 878141.

MUSICAL THEATRE & OPERA Sat 1 April JOSEPH & THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOUR DREAMCOAT BILL KENWRIGHT’s prodcution of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sparkling family musical. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, phone for times, £30.50-£17.50, 01743 281281.

Sat 1 April HELLO DOLLY MONMOUTH MUSIC SOCIETY bring you the awardwinning musical. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £12, under 16s £10, 01600 712467.

Sat 8 April ENSONGLOPEDIA OF SCIENCE TANGRAM THEATRE COMPANY. A song about science for every letter of the alphabet. This is a brand new show

by John Hinton, multi-award winning writer and performer of the Scientrilogy of musical comedies. Suitable for ages 7+ years. Presteigne Assembly Rooms, 8pm, £10 and £5 from Courtyard Antiques, The Workhouse or www.wegottickets.com Sat 8 April CADW’R FFLAM YN FYW THEATR MALDWYN. A theatrical concert which will include many songs from well-known musicals. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7.30pm, £12/£10, 01686 614555.

Thurs 27 - Sat 29 April PETER PAN NEWTOWN MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY. All children, except one, grow up... Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7.30pm, Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm, £12.50, 01686 614555.

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Wed 19 - Sat 22 April ALICE IN WONDERLAND AND THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS HEREFORD COURTYARD YOUTH THEATRE present the well loved children’s classics. The Courtyard, Hereford, 2pm & 7pm, £12/50/£11.50, 01432 340555.

Wed 12 & Thurs 20 April JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS BLACKWOOD MINERS’ INSTITUTE & RCT THEATRES. Jason takes the ship Argo on the ultimate adventure, the quest for the Golden Fleece in a world bursting with gods, monsters and superheroes. 12 April - Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 2pm & 7pm, £12/£10, 01874 611622.

20 April - Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 11am & 1.30pm, £10. adults £8, family £32.

Sat 22 April DON’T DRIBBLE ON THE DRAGON Based on the new book by Steven Lee and with magic designed by the legendary Paul Daniels, this spectacular musical adventure about growing up and the importance of family is for big hearted adults and loving little ones alike.

Steven will be available to sign copies of his book. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 2.30pm, £10, adults £8, 01686 614555.

Thurs 27 April THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLER SHOW Features a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets, faithfully adapting four of Eric Carle’s stories. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 1.30pm & 4pm, £15/£13, schools £9.50, 01874 611622.

Fri 28 & Sat 29 April THE TIGER WHO CAME TO TEA The tea-guzzling tiger is back on the road in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos. The Courtyard, Hereford, 11am & 2pm, £13.50/£11.50, 01432 340555.

Sat 29 April HAIRY FAIRY TALES OPEN SKY. Classic fairy stories retold through rhyme, song, music, puppetry, mime and magical transformations.

Fabulous furry fun for all. Hairy, not scary for ages 3+.

Steiner Academy, Much Dewchurch, 2pm, £6, 01981 540221. Arts Alive.

Tues 18 & Sun 30 April DON’T DRIBBLE ON THE DRAGON THE PEOPLE THEATRE COMPANY. Based on the new book by Steven Lee and with magic designed by the legendary Paul Daniels, this musical adventure is about growing up and the importance of family.

18 April - Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 2.30pm, £9.50/£8.50, group of four £34, 01874 611622.

30 April - Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281.

DRAMA WORKSHOPS

Mon 10 - Wed 12 April INCLUSIVE THEATRE RESIDENCY For ages 13+. Mid Powys Youth Theatre and About Face collaborate on a 3-day course in inclusive theatre practice.

For Young Actors of all abilities. Dawns Powys Dance, Arlais Road, Llandrindod Wells, 10am-4pm.

Course Fee: £30 - Hardship concessions available.

Contact: mpyt@mail.com or call 07810 350 994.

Tues 18 & Wed 19 April EASTER HOLIDAY CIRCUS SKILLS SCHOOL Theatr Hafren, Newtown. Tues 9am-3.30pm for 7-11 year olds. Wed 9am-3.30pm for 12-16 year olds, £20 per day, 01686 614555. A showing of work for invited parents will be shown at 3.30pm each day.

HAVE A GO SHAKESPEARE Fortnightly group sessions for anyone interested in having a go at Shakespeare read, discuss, explore, perform and have fun!

Wednesdays - Llandrindod Wells. Thursday - Rhayader.

Fridays - Builth Wells. www.shakespearelink.co.uk or call 01597 811487.

HAY SENIOR YOUTH THEATRE For 12-17 year olds.

The Globe, Hay-on-Wye. Call Janine Sharp on 07733 055430 for details or to express an interest.

MID POWYS YOUTH THEATRE Tuesdays Junior Youth Theatre 8-11, 4.15pm-5pm. 11-14 years, 5.15pm-6.15pm.

Wyeside Arts Centre, Builth Wells Senior Youth Theatre 14+ 7pm-9.30pm. The Drama Centre, Llandrindod Wells.

Contact Ralph Bolland on 07810 350994.

COURTYARD THEATRE, HEREFORD Wed - Courtyard Kids, reception 4.15-5pm, Year 2 5-5.45pm, £62.50 per term.

Sat - Junior Youth Theatre. From Year 3 - Year 9, phone for times, £67.50 per term.

The Tiger Who Came to Tea

Wed - Intermediate Youth Theatre. For years 10 & 11, 6-7.30pm, £69.50 per term.

Fri - Senior Youth Theatre, for ages 16+, 6.30pm-8.30pm, £72.50 per term.

Thurs - Courtyard Musical Theatre for ages 11+, 6.30pm-8.30pm, £50 per term.

Mon - Bromyard Conquest Kids, 3.45-4.30pm, £35 per term. Bromyard Juniors 4.30-5.30pm, £42 per term, £38 per term. Bromyard Intermediates, 6-7.30pm, £42 per term. Bromyard Seniors, 7.30pm-9.30pm, £45 per term.

Wed - Kington Juniors 4-5.30pm, £42 per term. Kington Intermediates, 5.30pm-7pm, £42 per term.

The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.

Mondays BROMYARD YOUTH THEATRE Led by Kate Ganderton. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard. Ages 4-6.

Juniors ages 6-1. Intermediate ages 11-14. All £30 per term. Senior ages 14-18, £35 per term, 01432 340555.

Mondays TOTALLY ACTING Do you love acting? Learn the TV, film, stage acting techniques used by professionals. The Appletree Studio, 15 Lower Galdeford, Ludlow, SY8 1RU. Contact Rob Ford on 07772 823775, email: robjuckes@yahoo.co.uk THEATR IEUENTID / BRYCHEINIOG YOUTH THEATRE Are you passionate about drama, performing and being involved in theatre? Aged 4 to 25? With weekly sessions tailored to suit the needs of each year group, from 4 years and up, this is a great opportunity to explore and create exciting theatre, develop as a young actor and grow in confidence. You will also have the opportunity to be involved in the new Theatr Brycheiniog’s Youth Theatre productions. Theatr Brycheiniog is a member of The National Association of Youth Theatres. 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 for details or visit www. brycheiniog.co.uk Tuesdays SENIOR YOUTH THEATRE The Courtyard, Hereford, £62 term, 01432 340555.

Tuesdays YOUTH THEATRE for 7-14 year-olds after school. Ledbury Market Theatre, 01432 383663.

Wednesdays KINGTON YOUTH THEATRE With Kate Ganderton. 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.

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

Thursdays LEINTWARDINE YOUTH THEATRE Run by Teme Valley Youth Project. For ages 11+. Leintwardine Community Centre, 4-5pm, 01568 770110.

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

Every Saturday HAY YOUTH THEATRE AT THE GLOBE IN HAY for ages 7-11. Excl. half term, 10.30-12.30pm, £6. Loads of fun! Call Janine Sharp on 07733 055430.

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word Elvis McGonnagal, Poetry Slam

Thurs 13 April GREEK MYTHICAL MONSTERS STORYTIME A lively and interactive storytelling session suitable for under 12s. Hereford Library, Broad St, Hereford, 11am-12pm, free, no need to book.

Sun 23 April POETRY FEAST Performing poets include Emma Purshouse and Steve Pottinger. Local musicians Andy Warren and Jonathan Edwards will accompany a Welsh speaker reading poems

by John ‘Ceiriog Hughtes’. Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, £5, 01686 688369.

Poetry & Storytelling Sat 1 April REMEMBERING EDWARD THOMAS Hosted by Friends of Dymock Poets. Poetry and prose commemorating the centenary of his death in the First World War. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 11am-4.30pm, lunch available to order 01531 892920.

Sat 1 April LEDBURY POETRY FESTIVAL PRESENTS - POETRY SLAM Join slampresarios Elvis McGonnagal and Sara-Jane Arbury for an evening of verbal vibrations. The Courtyard, Hereford, 8pm, £10, 01432 340555.

Sun 2 April THE APPLE’S ROUNDED WORLD A lyrical journey through 100 years of Cider with Rosie Country. Featuring the writing of Laurie Lee, Michael, Frances and Adam Horovitz and Frank Mansell read by Adam Horovitz and music played by Becky Dellow.

Lydbury North Village Hall, 2.30pm, £10, 01588 680302.

Mon 10 April POETRY IN PRESTEIGNE An evening with performance poet Phil Bowen and poet/guitarist Rick Hool, including new work, ‘This Here Guitar’. The Radnorshire Arms, Presteigne, 7.30pm, £5, £2 students, on the door, 01544 267418. Supported by Literature Wales.

Mon 10 April JOHN DOUGHERTY: STINKBOMB AND KETCHUP-FACE Join author John Doherty and his guitar for a trip around the island of Great Kerfuffle. Laughter and singing guaranteed. Suitable for ages 5+. Hereford Library, Broad St, Hereford, 11am-12pm, £2, 01432 383600.

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Tues 11 April JONNY FLUFFYPUNK: HOW I CAME TO BE WHERE I NEVER WAS About unrequited love, psycho-geography and the importance of a good record shop. A lo-fi stand-up spoken word theatre show for adults. Hereford Library, 7-8.30pm, £4, 01432 383600.

Fri 28 - Sun 30 April STORTYTELLING Scintillating Shonaleigh returns with the complete ‘Ruby Tree in all possible variations. The Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton. 28 April - 7.30pm, £6, children £3.

29 April - 10.30am talk and presentation, free.

29 April - 7pm, £6, children £3. 30 April - 10.30am, £6, children £3. 01547 550377.

Comedy Wed 5 April RICHARD HERRING King of the Edinburgh Fringe. The Courtyard, Hereford, 8pm, £17/£16, 01432 340555.

Fri 7 April HEINEKEN COMEDY CLUB (18+) With fast witted comedians and a lively atmosphere.

The Courtyard, Hereford, 8pm, £12.50, 01432 340555.

Sat 8 April ANDY PARSONS - PEAK BULLSH*T Worried about your job, family, health service, education, climate change? Worried about worrying? Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 8pm, £16, 01584 878141.

Andy Parsons

Tues 11 April & Tues 9 May COMEDY & CURRY 11 April - Featuring Lovdev Barpaga, Rob Mitchell, Tom Lawrinson, Tom Short, Hannah Platt and Tony Wright.

9 May - Featuring Nigel Lovell and Nick Clarke. The Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford, 8pm, £7 including curry, show-only, meal-only options also available, 01952 610888.

Wed 12 April CHRIS RAMSEY A brand new stand up show for 2017. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281.

Fri 21 April MEG EMRYS + CLWB COMEDY Comedy from Gwerthu Allan and Drew Taylor and music from Meg Emrys. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £10, 01497 821762.

Sat 22 April REGINALD D HUNTER - PREVIEW This is an exclusive preview performance of his latest tour.

Please be aware that it is not a finalised performance and some material might still be work in progress. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 8pm, £16, 01584 878141.

Fri 28 April BRECON COMEDY CLUB Featuring John Kearns, Matt Rees and Edd Hedges.

Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 8pm, £10, 01874 611622.

Talks

Tues 4 April & Tues 2 May BRECKNOCK DECORATIVE FINE ART SOCIETY 4 April - ‘Crisis of Brilliance’: Five Young Slade Artists & The Great War, a talk by Dr David Boyd Haycock.

2 May - ‘More Than Meets the Eye, British Artists and Camouflage’. A talk by Jo Walton.

Theatr Brycheiniog, 2.30pm, 01874 625679.

Tues 4 April PERFUME IN THE GARDEN

By Sue Russell. Lingen Village Hall, 7.30pm, £1 members, £4 visitors, 01544 540176.

Tues 4 April DRAWINGS FROM THE BOATYARD Artist, Angela Harper, ASG/HCA will be talking about her work. Apple Store Gallery, Rockfield Rd, Hereford, 6.30pm, £5 to include wine/juice, 01432 263937.

Tues 4 April REFUGEE SUPPORT Helen Richardson, resettlement manager for Herefordshire, shares her experiences. Cathedral Barn, Hereford Cathedral, 7pm, £5, 01432 374225.

Thurs 6 April GREENPEACE AT THE GLOBE Activists talk about their experiences volunteering for Greenpeace. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, 01497 821762.

Wed 12 April BROMYARD & DISTRICT LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY ‘Hereford Cathedral’s Secrets’ a talk by Penny Platts.

Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, members free, visitors £3.

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Sat 29 & Sun 30 April THE GREATEST ADVENTURE: LOVE IN THE TIME OF TINDER Join the Institute of Arts and Ideas for a weekend of debates, talks and workshops. The weekend retreat is in association with Relate and Philosophy Now. Local residents (within 25 miles) 20% discount. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 10am, £112, 01497 821762.

Sat 5 May PHILIP SERRELL Auctioneer, antiques expert, have an opportunity to have an item valued. St James Church, Wigmore, 7pm, tickets with light supper, Mortimer Store or 01568 770150.

Workshops & Courses

Gervase Phinn

Tues 18 April GARWAY HERITAGE GROUP A short AGM followed by a talk by Cecile Hunt on ‘Workhouses & New Poor Law in the Forest of Dean’. Garway Village Hall, 7.30pm, £4, www.garwayheritagegroup.co.uk Wed 19 April LEOMINSTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY ‘The Battle of Cursneh Hill: 14000 men slain’. Liz Round explores her new research into this local battle. Grange Court, Leominster, 7.30pm, visitors welcome, £3 on the door.

Thurs 20 April SHROPSHIRE HUMANIST GROUP Feeding Britain: issues, challenges and ethical dimensions, by Professor Ralph Early, Professor of Food Industry and Head of Department of Food Science and Agri-Food Supply Chain Management at Harper Adams University. 7.30pm in University Centre Shrewsbury, Guildhall, Frankwell Quay.

Thurs 20 April WIGMORE & DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB ‘Structure in the Garden: Trees, Shrubs & Hedges’, a talk

by Gordon Malt. Wigmore Village Hall, 7.30pm, £2 for non members, all welcome, 07813 733240.

Wed 26 April SOUTH WEST SHROPSHIRE GARDENING CLUB ‘Soil and Health: The Work of Sir Albert Howard’. A talk

by Pat Robinson. Lydbury North Village Hall, 7.30pm, £5, 01588 680454.

Wed 26 April AN EVENING WITH GERVASE PHINN An evening with one of Britain’s best-loved comic writers and raconteurs. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £16, 01432 340555.

Fri 28 April TALES FROM THE CATHEDRAL ARCHIVES Dr Charlotte Berry talks about the archives, treasures and stories of Hereford Cathedral. Cathedral Library, 10.30am, £5, 01432 374225.

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Sun 26 March, Sun 2 April, Sat 8 April, Sun 9 April WRITING for FILM & THEATRE (ages 13+) Acclaimed playwright, Frances Kay, leads 4 workshops to help Young Writers develop their skills. 26 March; 2 April; (11am-4pm); 8 April (10am-1pm); 9 April (11am-4pm). Mid Powys Youth Theatre, Centre CELF, Tremont Road, Llandrindod Wells.

Course Fee: £40 - Hardship concessions available.

Contact: mpyt@mail.com or call 07810 350 994.

Thurs 13 & Thurs 27 April PHILOSOPHY CAFE The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, 01497 821762.

Starting April WRITING COURSES Popular Writing Courses run in association with University of Aberystwyth Lifelong Learning by local author Lara Clough. 9 sessions DETECTIVE AND THRILLER FICTION starting Thurs 27th April 10.15am-12.30pm at Wyeside, Builth Wells. An exciting and popular genre, we will look at the special skills needed from plotting, to research, to character evolution. 9 sessions WRITING FOR PUBLICATION starting Fri 28th April 10.15am12.30pm at Crickhowell Information Centre. A look at the skills and possibilities from marketing, online writing, e-books and finding an agent with some guest contributions. Courses £100, £20 Early bird discount if enrol by 22rd March, concessions also. 07795 112431www.aber. ac.uk/sell for latest details or ring 01970 621580.

April HEREFORDSHIRE WEA COURSES 5 April - Researching the History of Country Houses and their Landscapes with David Whitehead. HARC, Rotherwas, Hereford, 10am-12pm. 8 April - Study Day on Edward Elgar with Wendy Hill, 10.30-4pm, Ledbury Baptist Church and Church Hall, 01531 634333.

11 April - A Graceful Retribution: Hereford’s Shirehall.

HARC, Rotherwas, Hereford, 10am-12pm.

24 April - My Best Gown and Petticoat; a workshop led

by Sylvia Pinches. HARC, Rotherwas, Hereford, 10am-12pm. Details www.wea.org.uk

Wed 10 May for five weeks THE POWER OF THE PAST - CREATIVE WRITING CLASS Run by Kate Innes. With access to paintings and artefacts, participants will have the opportunity to uncover layers of meaning in the things that remain and use in creative writing. Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery, The Music Hall, Shrewsbury, 10am-12.30pm, £65 including refreshments, 01743 258881.

STORY SPACE - Storytelling Workshops and Creative Writing sessions; Coaching; CPD Training for Educators, and group or individual tuition in Tai Chi Movements for Wellbeing. The next open Storytelling Workshop is on March 18th 2017 at The Fold in Bransford. For more information see www.storyspace.co.uk or email info.storyspace@gmail.com RAISE MONEY FOR REFUGEE CHARITIES A fundraising poetry event is being planned for 9 Sept in Knighton. If you are a poet, please come and participate.

Details email nicky.colston@btinternet.com Knighton & District Refugee Support Group.

2nd & 4th Saturdays WELSH CHATTING GROUP CARAD, East St, Rhayader, 10.15am-11.45am, 01597 810741.

Mondays STORY CORNER AT THE COURTYARD For ages 4 years and under. The Courtyard, Hereford, 10.15am-11am, £4 per session, £1 per extra child, 01432 340555.

Mondays WRITING FOR THE STAGE The Courtyard, Hereford, 10.30am-12.30pm, 01432 340555.

Every Tues READING ROOM The Courtyard, Hereford, 10.30am-12.30pm, £52 per term, 01432 340555.

Fourth Tuesday SCIENCE CAFÉ New, informal group discussing scientific topics. The Globe in Hay, 7pm, free, all welcome. Contact sciencecafe@outlook.com First Wednesday of the month POETRY CAFE, Charlton Arms, Ludlow, 7.30pm, 01584 872813.

2nd Wed of each month MID WALES WRITERS GROUP An informal writers’ group for wordsmiths of all kinds.

Wyeside Arts Centre, Builth Wells, 7.30pm, £2.50, 01982 552555.

Every 3rd Thursday PLAY READING Led by Simon and Paul of Rooftop Theatre. All scripts provided. The Sitting Room, Ludlow, 7.30pm, email paul@rooftoptheatre.co.uk 4th Thurs of each month HAY-ON-WYE AMNESTY GROUP The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7-8pm, 01497 821153.

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

Mid-Border Arts Writers’ Circle, Presteigne 3rd Tues, Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm. 01544 260255 Tenbury Writers’ Group 2nd Tues, 7:30pm.

The Kings Head, Cross St. 07400 084794.

Border Poets 01547 530380.

AARDVARK BOOKS & CAFE New website: www.aardvark-books.com

50,000+ titles; North Herefordshire’s largest indie bookseller; FIRE + EARTH: CERAMIC CREATIVITY IN THE MARCHES We buy books

Saturday 8th - Sunday 23rd April Exhibition of 18 outstanding ceramicists and sculptors Also open our superb CAFÉ! who are connected to the Marches, including Stephen The Bookery, Manor Farm, Brampton Bryan, Cox RA, Phil Rogers and Ken Eastman.

EASTER EVENT Bucknell, SY7 0DH Off A4113 Knighton Road.

Saturday 15th April 10am-5pm. Free entry Tel: 01547 530744 OPEN EVERY DAY aardvaark@btconnect.com www.aardvark-books.com Live Music, Free Childrens Easter Crafts, Plants and Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm much more from the Cottage Herbery, and chocolate, chocolate, chocolate.

Specialist in art, design, photography, history, gardening

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grass roots Green Events Sun 2 April KINGTON FLEAMARKET Book now. kingtonfleamarket.co.uk Sun 2 April THE BRIDGNORTH VINTAGE MACHINERY CLUBS’S TRACTOR RUN Starting and finishing at Apley Farm Shop. 07771 708507.

Sat 15 April KLEEN - EDIBLE KINGTON SCHEME Planters will be placed around the town and filled with edible herbs and plants to pick and use. Meet outside Kington Museum, 11am, 01544 232722.

Sat 15 April KINGTON REPAIR CAFE - SUPPORTED BY KLEEN Part of the Kington Craft Fair in the Market Hall, 10am till 3pm. Repairing hand carried items that you would prefer to have working rather than throw away. This includes electrical items,tools (including those needing sharpening), Also anyone who is interested in sharing their skills as a member of the Repair Cafe please contact Kleen on Kleen@live.co.uk Sat 29 & Sun 30 April SPRING GREENS FAIR A family-friendly sustainability event for mutual education, training and the demonstration of innovative skills and ideas. Watch demonstrations of traditional crafts and new technologies, listen to live music and poetry, attend talks and discussions on anything from local conservation to carbon credits. Court of Noke, near Pembridge, HR6 9HW, 10am-5pm, free entry, £5 car park.

07777 661252, www.springgreens.org.uk Mon 1 May BURRINGTON RAMBLE Specially opened walks across normally private land.

Routes for all abilities, dogs on leads welcome.

St George’s Church, Burrington, SY8 2HT, 12-4pm, walks and fete, £7 adults, £2.50 children, 01568 771983.

Organised by Kington Walks.

April SHROPSHIRE HILLS DISCOVERY CENTRE WORKSHOPS 8 April - Onny Explorers - A Real Egg Hunt. For 7-11 year olds, 11am-12pm, £3. 10-13, 17-21 April - April Pond Dipping for ages 3-11 year olds, 1pm-2.30pm, £4. 11 April - Easter Treats make savoury dressed eggs, chocolate easter nests and hot cross biscuits, for ages 3-11 year olds, £7.50. 14 April - Easter Eggs-travaganza for ages 3-11 year olds, drop in 11am-3pm, £3.50. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, 01588 676060.

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April HELLENS WORKSHOPS 4 April - Greenery Workshop presented and run by Sabine Darrall, £175, www.sabinedarrall.co.uk.

5 April - The Natural Cascade. Natural garden design presented and run by Sabine Darrall, 10am-4pm, £175 including light lunch, www.sabinedarrall.co.uk.

23 April - The Twinning Dog Show.

26 - 28 April - The Floral Escape, three day residential course preented and run by Sabine Darrall, 10am-4pm daily. www.sabinedarrall.co.uk.

April & May HEREFORDSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST 4, 8 & 20 April - Practical Work Parties, Bromyard Downs, 10am-3.30pm, meet at Downs Car Park, 10am. 8 April - Gruffalo’s Spring Picnic, Queenswood Park, Dinmore Hill, near Leominster, 10am-3pm, £3. 10 April - Bromyard Downs Project: Spring Family Foraging, 2-4pm, meet at the main car park, free, but booking essential, 07341 736182. 11 & 18April - Adventure Club, Survival Skills for ages 7+, 10am-3pm, £15 per child, Queenswood Park, Dinmore Hill, near Leominster. 19 April - WildPlay, Get Crafty and Play, Queenswood Park, Dinmore Hill, Leominster, 1.30-3.30pm, £2 per child, under 2s free. 13 April - Plant Detectives, Queenswood Park, 1.30-3.30pm, £3 per child, £2 adults. 20 April - Lake Play, Bodenham Nature Reserve, 10.30am-12.30pm, free. 20 April - Walk and Draw at Lea & Paget’s Wood, Hawkers Lane, Fownhope, 10am-12.30pm, £20 includes materials. 22 April - Annual Fritillary Day, Lower House Farm, Ledbury Rd, Tupsley, £5, free up to 14 year olds, 10am-2pm. 27 April - The Brecon Beacons National Park and its Ecology, a talk by Julian Atkins, Aymestry VH, 7.30pm, £2 non-members. 2 May - Watercolour Painting with Richard Bavin, Queenswood Park, Dinmore Hill, Leominster, 10am4.30pm, £55, bring your own materials, booking essential.

Full details call 01432 356872.

April KNIGHTON TREE ALLOTMENTS TRUST KTAT manages woodlands for the benefit of wildlife and our members. In coming together to share and learn woodland skills, we aim to manage woodland sustainably and to allow our members access to affordable woodland products - such as firewood and timber. 2 & 6 April – 9.15am–2.30pm Cutting firewood and weeding around young trees to help this woodland develop into a vibrant home for wildlife, Llangunllo. 20 April - 9.15am-12.30pm Maintenance of our tools and our tool shed, near Knighton.

30 April – 9.15am-2.30pm Stacking firewood for seasoning, Beggar’s Bush. For more information please contact: woodland@tveg.org.uk 01547 520374.

April WIGMORE & DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB 9 April - Bury Court Farmhouse, Wigmore open for NGS 2-5pm, £4. 5 April - Visit to Queenswood Arboretum, near Leominster, 1.30pm from Wigmore Village Hall, details 07813 733240.

1st Sunday of every month until November 2017 KEEP BRECON TIDY Litter picking. Meet 10am at Watergate Car Park.

GREEN-WOOD CHAIR MAKING COURSES IN PRESTEIGNE Redwood Valley Cabin and Yurts is the fabulous setting for these woodland-based courses in the ancient craft of chair making. Under the tutelage of green-wood craftsman Ben Willis, you’ll learn how to make a beautiful piece of furniture from freshly harvested timber. Courses run at various times throughout the year. Visit www.benwillis-woodcraft. co.uk/courses/woods or call Ben on 07976 287797 for further details.

Hereford Yoga Festival’s second year…

For the novice, accomplished and curious…

Balance your body and mind…

A feast for body and soul…

If you love yoga, you’ll love this!

Camping/ Rooms Campfire Yoga shop Yummy food

MAY 19th, 20th, 21st Hereford Yoga Festival 2017 An eclectic mix of YOGA allsorts for everyone!

Dedicated teachers coming together to bring you workshops and classes to help bring balance and harmony into your life…

Hatha, Yin Yoga, Iyengar, Ashtanga, Kundalini, Vinyasa Flow, Tantric, Laughter, Kirtan, Chanting, Dance, Music, Indian astrology, Wellbeing, Yoga for Kids and Teens, Baby Yoga.

KINNERSLEY CASTLE KINNERSLEY HEREFORDSHIRE HR3 6QF

For tickets find us on FB Jevon Yoga or www.herefordyogafestival 01981 590 743/07709 028946/ 07534 728 907

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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.

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A GENTLE SOFT TISSUE BODYWORK (fascial adjustment). A non-invasive technique re-balances and stablizes the body, suitable for: adults, children and babies. Addresses any number of pre-existing complaints. Contact Sarah Birchall VHT Practitioner sarahbirchall@btinternet.com 01981 500628. www.vhtworld.co.uk/members VHT is a holistic modality.

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

ACUPUNCTURE. Sandy Sandaver Lic Ac MBAcC. I practice an integrated style of acupuncture using 5 element and TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) and am a member of the British Acupuncture Council. I also carry out home visits. Hay Acupuncture Clinic, Rose Cottage, Cusop Dingle, Hay-On-Wye 01497 821625/07980 596218 sandysandaver@onetel.com or www.hayacupunctureclinic.co.uk ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE lessons in Leominster. Ian Lyon MA PhD MSTAT. www.atinmarches.com ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE in Hereford. Individual lessons and small groups with Ann Rowan MSTAT. BA. ARCM, 01432 279536.

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

ALLERGY &/OR FOOD INTOLERANCES? Find out the complete picture by having a blood test to help you make the best choices for your health. Enquiries: 01568 709142.

ARE YOU LOOKING TO HEAL AT A DEEP LEVEL? Would you like to move forward in your life, or improve your health and wellbeing, or release your creative and spiritual nature? I offer a wide approach to help you discover your inner healing potential. I am an experienced and fully qualified practitioner in Bowen Therapy, Alexander Technique, Healing Treatments, Chi Gong Movement - and much more! For enquiries or Free Assessment (20 mins) please phone Hilary Foxwell 01584 819010.

AROMATHERAPY MASSAGE, REFLEXOLOGY, INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE AN OTHER THERAPIES AVAILABLE IN LEOMINSTER. Humphrey Clement Bsc. MFHT offers an holistic personal approach using organically sourced products where possible. On-site Chair Massage is available for groups or in the workplace. To enhance your mental or physical wellbeing call 07702 038 063 for a consultation or email healing.Humphrey Clement BSc (hons) MFHT AROMATHERAPY & REFLEXOLOGY BASED IN LUDLOW. Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils extracted from plants, which may have a number of properties, that may when used help improve overall emotional health. Reflexology can be a wonderfully relaxing treatment on either the hands or feet that in turn may help relieving everyday tension. Both treatments may aid you in your overall improve sense of well being. Contact Emily Baker BA Hons, MIFPA, MAR, and CNHC registered, www.emilyjbaker.com, on 01584 529053 or 07775 652993.

AUTISM & HOMEOPATHY MIKE ANDREWS DSH RSHom, author of Homeopathy & Autism Spectrum Disorder a guide for practitioners and families (Singing Dragon 2014).

In practice since 1990, qualified CEASE therapist. Autism is the challenge of our times; my goal is to bring the benefits of homeopathy to your child. Clinic nr Ludlow SY7 or via Skype.

For a FREE 15 minute chat call 01588 660793 or mike@ mikeandrewshomeopathy.co.uk

BACH FLOWER THERAPY AND REIKI Jane McDonnell, Registered practitioner. Bach Flower remedies are safe, gentle and effective at helping to relieve anxiety, stress, restore balance and well being. Reiki is a hands-on healing technique for stress/pain reduction and relaxation which also promotes healing. To discuss your needs or make an appointment please phone 07866495654 or email mcdonnell.jane@virgin.net 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 COGNITIVE BEHAVIOUR THERAPY for depression, anxiety, panic, stress, OCD, relationship problems and more!

Couple counselling, relationship counselling and individual counselling for most issues. Sessions held in the Presteigne area, Leominster and Hereford. Contact Gail Venables on 01544 350384 or see www.cbtgail.co.uk. MBACP (Accred).

CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHOTHERAPY Specialist in treating & assessing children & young people with mental health or behavioural issues or dealing with distressing situations. I also offer support to parents, carers and adopters (providing them with a space to think separately about their children) or work with parents/carers and children together. I am also able to help mothers and babies with attachment issues. I can provide supervision to other therapists, consultations and training to professionals. I can provide services at the Family Place in Hayon-Wye and Hereford, I can provide services throughout the area. ACP accredited. ValĂŠrie Mortin BSc. 07961 885646 or Email: vivalavie@yahoo.com CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH - I offer a range of interventions for children, young people and their families/carers struggling with emotional issues. I have fifteen years of experience working at a senior level for a NHS Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service and offer families and young people a confidential space in which they can explore the issues that are troubling them. I provide a range of evidence based interventions to address problems such as depression, anxiety and OCD as well as self harm, low self esteem and self confidence. I also specialize in eating disorder therapy and I am registered as a Master Practitioner with the National Centre for Eating Disorders. I offer supervision, consultation and training for other professionals working within this area of mental health.

Ruth Sandeman. Bsc,Hons Mental Health, Dip HE, RMN, Specialist Childrens Nurse, Master Practitioner Eating Disorders (NCFED), registered with NMC. Contact - ruthsandeman99@ gmail.com / 07803 354081.

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 self-esteem 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 01544 350384 or www. cbtgail.co.uk for sessions in Leominster and New Radnor (Powys).

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 IN LUDLOW area. Talk in complete confidence, with warmth and without judgement, with Julia Walling BA(Hons), PGCE, Dip.EH.P.NLP (BHR), MAC. In private practice for 25 years, I am trained in a wide variety of therapies and combine them to meet your needs. Clients consistently report improvements in wellbeing within a few sessions. Panic/anxiety specialist. Short and long term for individuals, couples and families. 01584 874636 07796 596451 julia.walling@btinternet.com and www.juliawalling.co.uk 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 MFETC (Adv Dip) offers this safe, effective therapy to help adults and children heal their 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 sufferers of panic attacks, anger, stress, bullying, low self-esteem, bereavement/ loss, anxiety and attachment issues. Centres in Powys/south Shropshire. See also www.thewritetofeel.com for forthcoming workshops and talks.

GUIDED IMAGERY & MUSIC - a music-centred form of integrative therapy that helps us to understand life issues from a holistic perspective. Hilary Storer is a qualified Music Therapist, registered with the HCPC. For more information & an introductory session contact 07904 750383 / musicandimagerytherapy@gmail.com.

HEALING in Bishops Castle. Soul Healing can help you create Positive Change by removing energy blockages which may be causing physical, emotional or spiritual difficulties.

Contact Philomena Houlihan-Wood B.A. (Dublin), Cert.

E.S.H., Dip. Counselling (Wales). Tel: 01588 638242.

Email: philomena@soul-healing.net. Web: www.soul-healing.net 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 Philip Weeks’ clinic. Juliet Ablett www.julietablett.co.uk julietablett@rocketmail.com 01981 241456 HOLISTIC MASSAGE THERAPIST, ELLY INGRAM MTI A holistic massage is a tailored treatment for your individual needs, whether they be physical aches and pains or for emotional needs such as stress, mental well-being or just some time out to treat yourself. Available in Kington at Room 2, The Old Police Station, Market Hall, St, Kington, HR5 3DP. 077927 43894 www.ellyingram.co.uk HOLISTIC MASSAGE WITH KIRSTEN HUBMANN (MTI) at The Retreat, Presteigne. Tuesday’s by appointment.

Contact: 07860156615 /kirstenelizabethhubmann@gmaiL.com

HOMEOPATHY : My name is Shayna, I have worked as a registered nurse for 23 years and am now a registered Homeopath. I work in the Newtown and Montgomery area but am happy to do home visits should you prefer and I am also in Shrewsbury once a week at Neals Yard Remedies. Following a consultation to determine your unique ailments, be they physical, mental or emotional, I will carefully select a remedy to match your specific disease. The remedy prescribed will help to stimulate your body’s natural ability to heal itself. I am very approachable, have great integrity with my patients health at heart and always welcome any interest whether to ask questions or simply to book an appointment. Please contact Shayna Cashmore RN LicWSH RSHom. 07528 774 032.

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

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

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

MARIE HUDSON. Yoga classes in Presteigne and Titley.

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

MASSAGE THERAPY WITH MARIAN HARDIMAN (MTI, CNHC, MLDUK). Remedial, Sports, Holistic, Indian Head Massage. Organic Facial and Manual Lymph Drainage.

Clinics in Presteigne (The Retreat) and Llandrindod Wells (Rock Park) or at your workplace or event. Contact: marian@ silvanmassage.com, www.silvanmassage.com, 07816 981454.

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

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 PRESTEIGNE NATURAL HEALTH CENTRE Offers a wide range of Natural therapies including: Osteopathy, Chiropody, Acupuncture, Remedial & Swedish massage, Reiki, Homeopathy, Emmett Technique, Kinesiology, Reflexology, Bowen Technique, Counselling, Cranio Sacral Therapy. Visit our website www.presteignenhc.com or facebook page. To make an appointment, 01544 267532, email pnhc2014@gmail. com

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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REIKI THERAPIST, COUNSELLOR AND HYPNOTHERAPIST, KAY FLETCHER BA Hons, FdSc Counselling, BACP Associate Member, at Cariad Naturally.

I work with children and adults using natural holistic techniques to nurture mind and body. With Reiki I offer a natural, safe and gentle, non-intrusive, hands on healing technique, which is also wonderfully relaxing. Through counselling I provide a caring and supportive space for you to talk about and explore your feelings, moods, emotions, relationships and anxieties. I use Hypnotherapy to help with a wide range of issues including addictions and weight loss. For a friendly chat about how I may be able to help you, contact me on 01547 540899, kay@cariadnaturally.co.uk RELAX & RECHARGE MINDFULNESS MEDITATION Are you a caring person who has an overwhelming need to help others but you are fed up of feeling overwhelmed, stressed and tired all the time and like you’re running on empty but can’t stop? Afraid of BURN OUT because you have nothing in reserve anymore and powerless to change anything? Then you are invited to come along to weekly meetings where I will be your guide: Tuesdays from 7pm to 8pm £10; And/ or monthly, Second Monday each month 10am to 1pm, £30.

You will then: understand why Self Care is a necessity, not a luxury; find yourself surrounded by people just like you who also care deeply and need to take better care of themselves first and together you’ll feel more supported, increase your energy, inner peace and well-being and feel more like yourself again and give yourself permission to relax, recharge and reflect. Sound good? Contact me: 01568 709194/07792 256 451 or email: karenrobinson67@live.co.uk. www.karen-robinson.com SELF CARE FOR CARING PEOPLE SPIRITUAL HEALER Naturally gifted in releasing emotional grief in present and past lives. 26 years professional experience with physical and mental health. Private healing sessions and talks given. Gillian Williamson, MNFSH. Field House, Kinnerton. 01547 560874.

REFLEXOLOGY &/OR MASSAGE Combination treatments available. Reflexology helps to identify and restore energy to imbalances and health issues helping the body to heal itself, helps regulate sleep and eating habits. - Jo Davies ITEC 01544 267100 or 07876796885. Clinic in Presteigne, home visits considered.

SIAM SMILE TRADITIONAL THAI MASSAGE BY (GAN) JANYARAK MORRIS. Stressed out? Neck and shoulders tension from too much time on computer? Low back pain? Or just want to pamper yourself? I can help! I am qualified in Traditional Thai Massage, Reflexology-Foot Massage, Facial Massage and Aromatherapy. Certificates recognized by the Ministry of Education in Thailand. Ground Floor, 3 Broad Street, Knighton LD7 1BL. Tel: 07538 572123 or (eve) 01547 550249 www.siamsmilettm.webs.com SPIRITUAL MEDIUM AND PSYCHIC ARTIST - Emily Baker, clairvoyant, clairsentient, and clairaudient, spiritual art, offering individual or party bookings. For more information go to www.emilyjbaker.com, call Ludlow 01584 529053 or 07775 652993.

Workshops

WORKSHOP LISTINGS - Single listings are free.

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

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BLEDDFA CENTRE WORKSHOPS Sat 1 April - Meditation with Peter Conradi and James O’Neill, 11am-12.30pm. Fri 7 April - Monthly Silence & Stillness led by Lee Moore, 11am-12pm, donations. Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton, 01547 550377.

Sat 6 - Sat 13 May DISCOVERING THE HEART’S GUIDANCE MEDITATION RETREAT With Laura Bridgman. HIll Cottage Retreat Centre, Rhos-y-Meirch, Knighton, LD7 1PD, 01547 520044.

ONE DAY QI GONG COURSES

23 April - Qi Gong and Stretching. 21 May - Qi Gong and Tuina Massage. Open to all, a great way to explore qi gong and meditation and discover some ideas for self-treating.

10% discount for booking more than one day.

Details www.apothercarycentre.org.uk 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.rowanmconegal.co.uk or 01531 670075.

EVENTS IN THE YURT BUILTH ROAD, 17 RAILWAY TERRACE, LD2 3RH Meditation 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month 7.30-9pm A guided meditation evening drawing on many different traditions. No experience necessary.

Drum and song circle 1st Friday of the month 7.30-9.30pm Bring drums, rattles, songs, no experience necessary.

Shamanic Practice Group 4th Wednesday of the month 7.30-9.30pm journeying for guidance, wisdom and healing for self and others.

Women’s Circle with Philippa Hedger 4th Sunday of the month 4.30-6.30pm Calling women of all ages to gather for support, love and wisdom sharing.

All our groups are held in sacred space. Cost is £10 (concessions available) for further info clivephilippa@hotmail. com 01982 552535 / 07905 743272.