Broad Sheep February 2016

BROAD sheep February 2016

What’s On - Herefordshire & The Marches

GLASBURY ARTS Saturday, February 13, 2016, Glasbury Village Hall and Gwernyfed High School

A Hoofer’s Odyssey

A journey through dance with Lee Payne and jazz harpist, Harriet Earis Old School Tap – dance workshops at Glasbury Village Hall for: • Young people, 11am-12.30pm £8 (with performance £12) • Adults, 1.45pm-3.15pm - £12 (with performance £21/£19) Evening Dance performance at Gwernyfed High School at 7.30pm - £11/£9 Special Glasbury Arts pre-event meal at River Café, book direct 01497 847007 Free wheelchair accessible transport from Hay, Glasbury and surrounding villages, book on 07583 544110

Saturday, 28 February 2016 Glasbury Village Hall 10.30am – 4pm

Young People’s (aged 8 –16) one day book-art workshop with Aine Venables and Marion Elliot A chance to construct your own book using paper, collage and graphic design.

Tickets £12

Saturday or Sunday, March 5 or 6, 2016, 10.30am-4pm, Glasbury Village Hall

Two separate one-day wire sculpture workshops for adults with Gail Stokes Hayward A chance to learn from the experience of an inspirational sculptor and teacher.

Tickets £55, full price, £40 concessions (unwaged, students,over-60s)

10% member’s discount applies to all events.

Tickets for all events available via Ticket Source 0333 666 3366 or online at www.glasburyarts.co.uk

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HE woman who strode into the office was one classy dame. I could tell from the way she was dressed. Burberry scarf - check. Worn-out Barbour jacket - check.

One of them itchy skirts - check. Muddy boots - check. ‘Here we go round the bush’ handbag - check.

“Hey Toots” I said “What’s going down? Did you leave His Royal H. in the Range Rover with a coke and a packet of crisps?” She fixed me with a stare like a laser.

“Let’s get one thing straight you horrible little man. My name is not Toots. You can address me as Lady Rockford and much against my better judgement I have been advised to place a small advertisment in your grubby little publication.” She went on “It will read Handsome reward offered for anyone who finds a small brown and white dog answering to the name of Olluff. Last seen in Presteigne High street on Wednesday afternoon at Small Ads

4 4pm.” “Now tell me who to make the cheque out to and I’ll be on my way. And incidentally, your office looks like a rubbish tip.”

Hugh’s bit 6 “For one”, I countered “offices are meant to look like this. Not like Buckingham effing Art 8 Palace.” “For two, we don’t accept cheques on account of a little misunderstanding with Art workshops 10 Larry Lloyd, and for three when you say ‘Handsome reward’ are we talking peanuts or Cinema

16 avocado stones?”

“Well Mr Whatever your name is” she replied “when I said handsome I meant very Dance 20 generous. The dog in question is dear to me and is an extremely rare Norwegian LundeFood

22 hund. It must have jumped out of the Land Rover even though I thought the doors and Music 24 windows were shut while I was stocking up on Manchego.”

“Okay Toots” I replied “you have just have accidently come to the very right place.

Music workshops 34 Park your pizzle on the swivel and let’s talk turkey.” “Although you see me as a humble Venues 37 ink-slinger on a small-town rag, I was once a shamus hence I maybe just be the lunk you Band directory 38 need to reclaim the errant pooch, which has probably not run off but been snatched by Theatre 40 the bad guys. You see I used to be Larry M., a.k.a. The Hippy Dick!”

She fixed me again with her laser stare but her face screwed up like she’d just downed Word 44 a glass of lemon juice and she spoke thusly “Well Mr Dick, I didn’t really understand a Grass roots 46 word of that garbled nonsense but are you suggesting you can find my Olluff?”

Comp therapies 48 “Things are a bit slow in the pamphlet business on account of the digital redistribution.

So £35 a day plus expenses” I countered.

We take no “Done” she replied, “here is my card” and with a swirl of tweed and leaving only a wiff responsibility for of horse manure, she was gone. the veracity of the I’ve had some weired jobs back in the day, so a missing pooch was no big deal, but information herein on the other hand, the last time I’d worn a fedora was 30 years ago. There was only one Pete Mustill place to start. Presteigne Library computer and Google. Isn’t Google great? Not only Mayfield, Stapleton, keeping an eye on your personal life and suggesting useful things you might like to buy Nr Presteigne, Powys on Amazon but it also knows about weird dogs!

LD8 2LW The Norwegian Lundehund is a small Spitz type dog that has a great range of motion Tel: 01544 260051 Email: info@broadsheep.com in its joints, dogs of this breed are able to bend their head backwards along their own Website: www.broadsheep.com spine and turn their forelegs to the side at a 90-degree horizontal angle to their body.

The Norwegian Lundehund is a polydactyl: instead of the normal four toes per foot, the Lundehund normally has six toes, all fully formed, jointed and muscled. The Lundehund is adapted to climb narrow cliff paths in Værøy where it originally would have hunted puffins......wow.

Luckily for me there is one man in Presteigne who knows even more than Google. Nothing that happens in town gets past Alfie at Patio Reclamation and that was my next port of call.

“Hey come in the back and look at this Art Deco bus timetable, it’s right up your strassa” he greeted me.

“No time for that Alfie, now concentrate. Day before yesterday in the High Street. Snooty Bird with a Land Rover and a little dog. Went in the deli, a whole round of Manchego, back out the door, Rover has skipped town. Anyone suspicious around that day?” Alfie’s mind is like CCTV, only someone has muddled up all the tapes. He closed his eyes and looked thoughtful.

“Tell you what Alfie” I said, “you sit yourself down on that fake Victorian chaise longue and I’ll nip down the Moroccan and get you a Lavazzo and a croissant.”

Alfie always thinks better on a full stomach, and sure enough by the time I got back he’d remembered something. He pulled out a dog-eared copy of ‘Observers Book of Cars 1956’. “Wednesday afternoon there was a really weird sports car in town. Now I know my 50’s motors, but this was something else. Looked a bit like a 1964 Bond Equipe built on a Triumph Herald chassis, but something wasn’t right, so I looked it up. You know what? It was a 1957 TROLL, one of only five that were ever built, with a 700 Gutbrod 2-stroke, twin-engine and a fibreglass body and it was built in .... Norway.” ‘Dan de dan dan daaaar!!’

(Will The Hippy Dick and Alfie ever find Lady Rockford’s pooch? Tune in for next month’s thrilling episode).

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Cover pic by Alex Ramsey: Quartette Lunoir, Assembly Rooms, Presteigne - 27 February

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HERE is a lion in Sator Square. I proved it. That was when the fog cleared, when I stopped drifting, and my feet touched the ground. And how I met my wife.

The Lion in Sator Square is the title of my maths thesis. I’m a statistician and my Ph D. proved the maths that shows that at any time there could be a real live lion in Sator Square, although of course there is no lion and no place called Sator Square either.

I was born in August so I’m a Leo which is why I chose a Lion - Leo is Latin for Lion, and the Sator Square is an incomprehensible palindromic Latin cross-word thing, a paper mystery, not a town square.

But nothing is as it seems.

My Ph. D. is quite clever and the maths I playfully invented for it are useful in all sorts of other ways – all of them more important than the potential for a freak lion to appear in a non-existent place. It’s to do with negative numbers which are necessary although they don’t exist. How I met my wife was at Uni. I got talking about my thesis to some people who I didn’t really know and she was one of them. She thought my title was funny, either my title or me anyway. What was much more serious than funny was that the minute I looked at her I saw her. Her quizzical green eyes were the windows to her soul - alright. Its very important to remember first impressions, and I still think of her the same way now. I don’t think she looks in the mirror much, she knows who she is already, but what she sees when she bothers to look is a face that you couldn’t improve with make-up, a big brow, straight nose, blonde hair and those quizzical eyes, only the wrong way round - cos she’s looking in a mirror. She fended me off for a long time, checking me out I guess, but when I finally went to her flat she gave me Viagra and tumbled me all night. I’d never imagined anything could be so good as making love to her. It was as unlikely for me as the lion in Sator Square. Mathematicians are not top of the ratings for pulling, and I’m not top of the ratings even for a mathematician. But then she turned me out in the morning and wouldn’t sleep with me again. She said she liked me, she even admitted to liking me “quite a lot”, but she said I wasn’t ready.

Nothing to do with the sex, just me. I didn’t know which was worse. I suppose statistics is pretty dull, and so I thought I was too. We used to meet for coffee sometimes and she’d look at me and say she might wait a bit longer. I would ask her for what? and she would say “for you to go click in your head”.

This went round and round for ages. I didn’t really know what she was on about until I went for a job in London. Just before I travelled down for the interview we met for a coffee and she told me to go and look for

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Sator Square. I said “but I invented it”, but she said she’d looked it up and it really existed. So on the day, just to kill time, I bought an A to Z and went and found it, and it is there, it really is. Why I thought it wouldn’t be I don’t know. I thought she was winding me up. When I got there it was a quiet square, big, but not grand, not like Trafalgar Square. Its at the end of Sator Street, it’s a cul-de-sac. You go down the street, and then the road goes the full 360 degrees round an island of grass and trees and shrubs in the middle and that’s Sator Square. It was like an urban oasis – not palm trees round a pool of water in the middle of a dusty plain and camels and so on, but lime trees and laurel and robinia and blackthorn thickets around a hidden green, a clearing behind cast-iron railings in the middle of the endless houses. It felt like a place where mothers go for little walks with their toddlers and meet other mothers with pushchairs while avoiding old men in belted mackintoshes with little yappy dogs, but there was absolutely no-one around that morning. Except the Lion, which roared its greeting softly at me when I came through the trees. She was sat at one end of the grass and I sat down at the other and then we looked at each other. My lion. We looked at each other for a long time. She blinked now and again. Sphinx. My heart was beating very fast when I walked towards her.

When I bent down in front of her, she stared at me for several seconds and then she put up one paw and swatted me aside. That was all. But I had seen into her eyes, close-up.

I woke up in the hospital with my wife at my bedside, only she wasn’t my wife then, that came later. There was a big bandage on the side of my face. She said, “They say you fell into some thorn bushes, and banged your head. Those are some pretty serious scratches on your face… What were you doing?”

And I looked into her eyes again, and didn’t answer her and after a bit she said “Oh! you’ve gone click!”

Hugh Colvin

Conquest Theatre Bromyard Live on Stage 5 Feb FLATWORLD (Folk in the Foyer) 12 - 14, 18 - 20 Feb MAY THE FARCE BE WITH YOU Conquest Productions Pantomime

Films 24 Feb I’M ALRIGHT JACK (BFS) 26 Feb 45 YEARS 28 Feb A WALK IN THE WOODS (Borderlines)

Screenings 3 Feb LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES (National Theatre) 9 Feb LA TRAVIATA (Royal Opera House) 25 Feb AS YOU LIKE IT (National Theatre)

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

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art POWYS Ivy House Gallery, Montgomery 01686 668746 Feb Local artists and locally produced crafts. Open daily 9am-5pm.

Courtyard Antiques, High St, Presteigne, 01544 267033 Feb Art from the last 216 years.

Open Mon-Sat 10am-3pm. Facebook, Courtyard Antiques, Presteigne.

Globe at Hay, Hay-on-Wye 01497 821762 Until 28 Feb ‘Torn’. TOTTIE AARVOLD - fine art photographs, finding beauty in decay. Open Wed-Sun 9.30am-5pm.

Knighton Fine Art, 2 Broad Street.

01547 528052 Feb ‘In the bleak mid-winter’.

Local artists in the snow – JULIENNE BRAHAM, RAE HARRISON, KEVAN HOPSON, LOIS HOPWOOD, CIARA LEWIS, JANE THOMAS, BRONTE WOODRUFF. C20TH art, greetings cards and local crafts. Open Wed-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-1pm.

Wyeside, Builth Wells 01982 552555 Until 20 March ‘Siku A Sculptors Response to the Arctic’. GLENN MORRIS. Open Tues & Wed 12.30-9pm, Thurs-Sun 2pm-9pm, closed Mon. Museum of Modern Art, Machynlleth 01654 703355 Until 5 March ‘Flosculus’. ROBERT PRICE. Until 5 March Martin Tinney Gallery.

A selection of Welsh artists.

Until 9 April ‘Recent Acquisitions’.

Works from the Tabernacle collection.

Until 9 April ‘Estuary to Ocean Painting the Edge’. BECKY THORLEY-FOX. Until 23 April ‘Unto The Self’.

ROBERT BRYCE MUIR. Mon-Sat 10am-4pm.

Oriel Andrew Lamont Gallery, Theatr Brycheiniog, Canal Wharf, Brecon 01874 611622 5 - 28 Feb ‘365 Landscapes, Painting Outdoors Every Day for One Year’ LOUISE COLLINS. Open theatre times.

Assembly Rooms, Presteigne 01544 260777 6 Feb Arts and Crafts from local makers. Open 10am-3pm.

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Tower House Gallery, 29 High St, Knighton 01547 529530 Feb IVAN JONES - pastels. Wed-Sat 9.30am-5pm.

Oriel Davies Gallery, Newtown 01686 625041 6 Feb - 6 April ‘Power in the Land’.

ANT DICKINSON, BRIDGET KENNEDY, JESSICA LLOYD-JONES, CHRIS OAKLEY, TERESA PAIVA, TIM SKINNER, ROBIN TARBET, ALANA TYSON, ANNIE GROVE-WHITE, HELEN GROVE-WHITE. From 6 Feb ‘Datacide’ CHRIS OAKLEY - sculptural installation.

Mon-Sat 10am-5pm.

Shepherd’s Ice Cream Parlour, 9 High Town, Hay-on-Wye 01497 821898 Feb CAT MACLEAN - Small Moments captured in lino prints and Collographs. Mon-Fri 9.30am-5.30pm, Sat 9.30am-6pm, Sun 10.30am-5.30pm.

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

Cafe. Wed-Sat 9.30am-5pm.

Closed 25 Dec - 4 Jan. HEREFORDSHIRE Hereford Museum & Art Gallery, Broad St., Hereford 01432 260692 13 Feb - 9 April ‘Exchange (Archive and the Word)’. VERED LAHAV & ANNA FALCINI. Tues-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm, closed Mon. Tobias James Art & Framing Gallery, St Owen St, Hereford 07760 316959 Feb Works by local artists and from artists further afield.

Lion Gallery, Broad St, Leominster 01568 611898 Feb CRAIG SUMNER - new work.

Plus a wide variety of work selected from quality British designers and makers. Open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm.

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

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

Open Mon - Sat 10am-5pm.

South Chapel, All Saint’s Church, Hereford 01432 370414 1 - 6 Feb Arts and Crafts organised by Mary O’Grady.

8 - 13 Feb HEREFORD LEISURE PAINTERS. 15 - 20 Feb GOLDEN VALLEY CRAFT SOCIETY. 24 Feb - 1 March SIAN THOMAS handmade stained glass. PREETI THAPA - Nepalese handicrafts.

29 Feb - 5 March DICK RAY. Mon-Sat 9.30am-5.30pm.

The Print Shed, Swinmoor, Madley, Hereford, HR2 9JD 07796 673123 www.theprintshed.net Feb Artist-made etchings, lino prints, screen prints, handmade, original cards, textile and other unique gift ideas. Open daily 10am-4pm.

Gallery 54, Ross-on-Wye 01989 567917 A continual exhibition from artists in residence. A picture framing service is also available. Open Thurs-Sat 10am-4pm.

Hereford College of Arts, College Road Campus, Hereford 01432 273359 1 Feb - 4 March HCA Staff exhibition.

Mon-Fri 9.30am-4.30pm.

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

The Courtyard, Hereford 01432 340555 Until 13 March PANDORA VAUGHAN & JOE CARCARY - object painting, textiles, assemblage, block printing and gardening.

Until 13 March SUZANNA REYNOLDS - reflective drawings. Open theatre times.

Old Chapel Gallery, Pembridge 01544 388842 Feb ‘The Love of Art’ - fine art and craft on a romantic theme. A heart throbbing exhibition of unusual and romantic paintings, presents and cards. Unique British Contemporary handmade art and craft, perfect for the love in your life!

6 March - 30 April ‘Spring Fever’. A desirable line up of paintings, original prints, jewellery, ceramics and sculpture. 11am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm.

Tues by appointment. Check website for opening times.

Hereford College of Arts, Folly Lane, Campus, Hereford 01432 273359 Until 17 Feb Schools Expo 2016.

22 Feb - 1 April Art & Design exhibition. Mon-Fri 9.30am-4.30pm.

Apple Store Gallery, Unit 1, Rockfield Road, Hereford, HR1 2UA 01432 263937 Until 27 Feb ‘So What’s New?’ Works by resident artists. Wed-Fri 9.30am-4.30pm, Sat 10am-1pm.

Framing also available.

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Gail Stokes, Wire Sculpture Workshop, Glasbury Arts

Courtyard Antiques, Presteigne

Cat MacLean, Shepherd’s Ice Cream Parlour, Hay-on-Wye Sara Bamford, Workshouse Studio, Presteigne

Craig Sumner, Lion Gallery, Leominster

Frans Wesselman, Silk Top Hat Gallery, Ludlow

Blue Ginger Gallery, Home End Farm, Cradley, WR13 5NW 01886 880240 Feb A selection of arts and crafts, picture framing, prints and images, plus a showcase of local artists.

Open Wed-Sun 10am-5pm.

SHROPSHIRE Silk Top Hat Gallery, Quality Square, Ludlow 01584 875363 Until 12 March Winter exhibition.

DAVID STOVES, GERALD DEWSBURY, KIM DEWSBURY, FRANS WESSELMAN, JERRY BROWNING, DON SMITH, TAMSIN BRIDGE AND NIK BURNS. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm.

Twenty Twenty Gallery, 3-4 High St, Much Wenlock 01952 727952 6 Feb - 12 March PENNY REES new paintings. Open Mon 11am-5pm, Tues-Sat 10am-5pm.

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.

Land of Lost Content, Craven Arms, SY7 9NW 01588 676176 National Museum of British Popular Culture. 11am-5pm daily, closed Wed. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre 01588 676060 Until 23 Feb ‘House of Cards’. Annual exhibition supporting amateur card designers. Open 10am-5pm.

Public Hall, Station St, Bishop’s Castle, SY9 5AQ 19 - 21 Feb CASTLE ARTISTS linocuts, watercolours, photographs, textiles, cards etc all at affordable prices. Open 10.30am-5pm daily.

Refreshments available. www.castleartists.co.uk The Old Surgery Gallery, Clun 01588 640506 Feb New Year Exhibition featuring TOM BARKER, JACQUELINE FLETCHER, JANIS GOODMAN, DAVID HARBAN, PAUL HIPKISS, JEMIMA JAMESON, LYNN JEFFERY, PAULINE KITELEY, WENDY LANTOS, TIM NASH, KEITH NOBLE, NOEL SHEPHERDSON, PETER SHREAD, ANN-MONIQUE STELLINGA, JACQUE WAKELY & GORDON YAPP. RALPH JANDRELL - ceramics. LIN BROWN - jewellery. Open Sat & Sun 10am-4pm, save half-term week, 15-19 Feb, open daily 10am-4pm.

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Gallery 18, Market Square, Bishop’s Castle 01588 6300200 8 Feb - 28 March ‘Enduring Spirit & Expressive Haiku’. These works communicate visually through spontaneous images inspired by the brushwork and use of space of Eastern painting.

ELLESMERE WATERCOLOURISTS. Open Mon-Sat 10am-4pm.

Poppy House, 20 Market Square, Bishop’s Castle www.bishopscastleartsfestival.co.uk 17 - 21 Feb BISHOP’S CASTLE ARTS SOCIETY. Open 10am-4pm.

Bank House B & B, 4 High St, Bishop’s Castle www.bishopscastleartsfestival.co.uk 19 - 21 Feb Art exhibition preview for ‘Shropshire Hills Art Week’. A taste of the range of artists, each exhibiting one work, who will be taking part in Shropshire Hills Art Week in June.

Open 11am-5pm.

St John the Baptist Church, Bishop’s Castle www.bishopscastleartsfestival.co.uk 21 Feb Arts Festival Service, celebrating the Arts with a display of Lunus Quilts. 11am.

Town Hall, Bishop’s Castle www.bishopscastletownhall.co.uk 01588 630023 Until 6 Feb ELLESMERE WATERCOLOURISTS - exhibition of Haiku paintings.

6 Feb Flea and Antiques Market.

9am-4pm.

17 Feb ‘Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau and Art Deco, What is the Difference?’ A talk, illustrated with physical examples, followed by a DIY session.

2.30pm, £4.

13 Feb - 12 March KEITH NOBLE paintings. 10am-4pm.

19 Feb ‘Ikat, Cloth of Life and Death’.

Talk by Jim and Diane Gaffney on a ceturies-old textile tradition. 7pm, free.

Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery, The Square, Shrewsbury, SY1 1LH 01743 258885 8 Feb - 4 June ‘Valhalla - Life and Death in Viking Britain’.

12 - 14 Feb LGBT exhibition.

7 March -- 4 June ‘Treasures: The Literature and Landscape of Mary Webb’s Shropshire’. Open Tues-Sun 10am-4.30pm. Admission £4 adults, £3.50 ages 5-17 years, students (with card, £3.60).

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

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 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.

SILK SCREEN PRINTING WORKSHOP Create your own silk screen prints with Royal College of Art graduate and Elle Decoration’s ‘Name to Watch’, Sunny Todd, in his Ledbury studio. A highly skilled and passionate designer with years of teaching experience at all levels, Sunny will share his knowledge and enthusiasm for this addictive process. Suitable for absolute beginners or those with screen printing experience. With a maximum of only 4 students you will have the time and support to produce or develop your own patterns and leave with your own collection of printed textiles. Half day taster session weekend workshop, 9.30am-1pm. Includes materials and refreshments. One day weekend workshop, 10am- 5pm, £100. Includes materials, refreshments and lunch.

Five week evening course, Mondays 6.30-9.30pm, £150. Includes materials and refreshments.

Info www.sunnytoddprints.co.uk or 07527 048749.

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. Visit our website: www.creativebreaks.co.uk for full details of our courses. Make it yourself - take it home - keep it, treasure it: give it with pride!

MODELS REQUIRED for life drawing sessions starting soon at

The Bleddfa Centre, LD7 1PA for details please email enquiries@bleddfacentre.com or telephone 01547 550377 and leave a message if a human doesn’t answer

Make a rush basket Make a basket from English rush with experienced basketmaker Clair Murphy

Saturday 20 February at Orleton Village Hall Cost £55 including refreshments and lunch.

All necessary tools and materials provided.

To book contact 0771 351 4902 or Rushmorebaskets@gmail.com

CABINET MAKING - ANTIQUE RESTORATION KITCHENS / FREE STANDING KITCHENS JOINERY - GIFTS IN WOOD

GARETH GWATKIN

FORGE COTTAGE, EVENJOBB, PRESTEIGNE, POWYS, LD8 2SD

T: 01547 560150 M: 07884 231104

gareth@hiddenwren.co.uk www.hiddenwren.co.uk

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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 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.

POP UP STONE CARVER Available for demonstrations, workshops, have a go sessions or childrens birthday parties. Can be from our workshop in Knucklas or at your own location. Stone and tools are all supplied and all ages catered for. Starting every Thursday - evening classes. Contact Lottie on 01547 528 792 or email her at info@stonecarving.co.uk February ASSEMBLY ROOMS WORKSHOPS 16 Feb - Dino Scrunch! Get creative with Purvin to help build a giant dinosaur sculpture made entirely of rolled up newspaper, £5. Sat - SmART, art and craft club for 8-14 years, 10.30am-12.30pm, £35 per term.

First Thurs every month - Ludlow Arts Society, talks and demonstrations, 7.30pm, £4. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 01584 878141.

February IRONBRIDGE GORGE MUSEUMS WORKSHOPS 2, 9, 23 Feb - Tile Decorating Workshops. Jackfield Tile Museum, 10am-5pm. 2 Feb - Talk by David Adams entitled ‘The Industrial history of Church Aston and Lilleshall’.

Museum of the Gorge, 6pm.

13-21 Feb - Flight Workshops.

Enginuity, 10.30am-3.45pm.

15-19 Feb - Drop-in Workshops at Coalport China Museum, 10am-5pm. 13-21 Feb - Family Drop-in Activities at Blists Hill Victorian Town, 10am-4pm.

13, 15-20 Feb - Circus themed Tile Decoration Workshops at Jackfield Tile Museum, 10am-5pm. Further details www.ironbridge.org.uk

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February EASTNOR POTTERY Children’s pottery sessions in ½ term ‘Raining cats & dogs’ Wed 17th Feb. Come and make clay cats & canines.

11.30am-1pm 4-8 years and 2-3.30pm

9-12 years. Places cost £15 per child with a 10% discount for x3 or more places booked. Try something unique & creative in 2016. Eastnor Pottery Potter’s Wheel Workshops 7 & 14 Feb 2016. Spend the day relaxing and creating pots on the potter’s wheel. £120 Includes all materials, refreshments and lunch. Simply email admin@eastnorpottery.co.uk or tel 01531 633886.

Sat 20 & Sun 21 February CHAIR SEATING IN NATURAL RUSH The chair seating course will teach participants to weave a seat using natural English rush. People can bring a chair or stool that needs reseating to repair. Moreton Wood, Ullingswick, Hereford. Start 10am Sat, finish 5pm Sun. Details 07920 851 674.

Wed 10 February for six weeks PAINTING & DRAWING TECHNIQUES Beginners and advanced welcome.

Old Electric Shop, Hay-on-Wye, 10.30am-12.30pm, £6 per session.

For more information on materials required etc call 079553 44958.

Mon 22 & Fri 26 February PYSANKY MAKING WORKSHOPS The traditional ‘wax-resist’ Ukrainian Easter Egg. Our workshops are 2 hours long, providing everything you need to make these beautiful eggs, as well as providing a sumptuous serving of Ukrainian borscht. Two workshops, with limited space for 6, will be held in the home of artist Helena Orlowski in Kingsthorne, 10am-12pm, £20.

Helena Orlowski at 01981 540 217 or helena.orlowski@btinternet.com

Thurs 18 - Sat 20 February BISHOPS’ CASTLE ARTS FESTIVAL WORKSHOPS 18 Feb - Origami Butterflies Workshop with Clare Linford, for ages 10 and over. Castle Hotel, Bishop’s Castle, 10am-12pm & 2-4pm, 01588 630200, free. 18 - 20 Feb - Junk Mail Garden Workshop with Jacs Collins. Materials and tools supplied. The Gallery, High St, Bishop’s Castle, drop-in from 11am-3pm, £5. 18 Feb - Peg Loom Demonstraton with Helen Knights, Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, 2-3.30pm, free. 19 Feb - Children’s Scrap Modelling Workshop with Liz Still.

The Church Barn, Bishop’s Castle, 10am-12pm, free. 19 Feb Watercolour Workshops with Sue Percy, materials supplied. Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, 11am-1pm and 2-4pm, free. 19 Feb - Wet Felting Demonstration by Nicola Kempton.

Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, 12-2pm, free. 19 Feb - Block Printing Workshop with Drusilla Cole, bring an apron, max 10 places, pre-book.

Bank House B & B, 4 High St, Bishop’s Castle, 2-4pm, £10.

20 Feb - Drop in Knitting Session with Sally and the Knitwits. Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, 11am-3pm, free. www.bishopscastleartsfestival.co.uk Sat 20 February MAKE A RUSH BASKET Make a basket from English rush with experienced basketmaker Clair Murphy. Orleton Village Hall, £55 including refreshments and lunch.

All tools and materials provided. To book call 0771 351 4902 or email Rushmorebaskets@gmail.com Sat 20 February HOME GROWN Two or three calligraphy workshops from membres of the members of the Marches Scribes. Monkland Village Hall, 10am-4pm, £18 members, £21 visitors, 01544 327657.

Sat 28 February YOUNG PEOPLE’S ONE DAY BOOK-ART WORKSHOP With Aine Venables and Marion Elliot.

A chance to construct your own book using paper, collage and graphic design. For ages 8 -16 years.

Glasbury Village Hall, 10.30am-4pm, £12, 0333 666 3366. www.glasburyarts.co.uk

MORE THAN MEMORIALS

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

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

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Sat or Sun, 5 or 6 March WIRE SCULPTURE WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS Two separate, one-day workshops with Gail Stokes Hayward. A chance to learn from the experience of an inspirational sculptor and teacher. Glasbury Village Hall, 10.30am-4pm, £55/£40, 0333 666 3366, www.glasburyarts.co.uk March COURSES AT THE PRINT SHED 12 March Monoprint with Adrienne Craddock. 16 March - Lovely Splashy Watercolour fun with Richard Bavin. 19 March - Collagraph with Victoria Keeble. 22 March - Lino cut. at The Print Shed, Madley, HR2 9JD. 07796 673123. Visit www.theprintshed.net for details of for more in April, May and June.

Sat 19 & Sun 20 March WILD BASKET MAKING The basket making course will give people an opportunity to harvest wild materials growing in the woods with which to make their own unique basket. Moreton Wood, Ullingswick, Hereford. Start 10am Sat, finish 5pm Sun. Details 07920 851 674.

Sat 19 March, 2, 9 & 23 April INTAGLIO PRINTMAKING WORKSHOPS This year’s series has an emphasis on Collagraph. No previous experience needed. Sidney Nolan Trust, The Rodd, Presteigne, 10.30am-3.30pm, book all 4 classes by 19 Feb, £150 or £40 for single classes if available, 01544 260149.

Mondays APPLETREE KNITTING GROUP Studio 2, 15 Lower Galdeford, Ludlow. Meet at 2pm and again at 6pm supporting ‘Knit for Peace’. Donations of £2 each session, 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.

Thursdays (4-6pm) VISUAL ART WORKSHOPS Designed to suit 11-16 year olds. In these sessions young people will be introduced to different art techniques by established local artists. Refreshments and snacks are available. Workshops run by enthusiastic volunteers from TVYP at Mortimer Enterprise Centre, Kings Meadow, Wigmore, HR6 9UX, 4-6pm.

Workshops are free of charge. Tel: 01568 770110.

Every Thursday STONE & LETTER CARVING Letter Carving with Will O’Leary and Stone Carving with Lottie O’Leary 7-9pm, £10, Upper House, Knucklas, Knighton, 01547 528792. www.stonecarving.co.uk FIND THAT DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPH! Workshops for Mac, PC & iphone Alex Dufort & Stephen Hugh-Jones shared their expertise Monday 1 & 8 February & Wednesday 24 February 7.30 - 9pm For more info: see MBA advert Page 41 To book a place: 01544 267163 / info@midborderarts.com

We ALFI

furniture makers

Made to Measure Kitchens & Traditional Furniture

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

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WEA HEREFORD BRANCH Spring 2016 Workshops in Partnership with Herefordshire Museum & Archive Service 10am-12noon. Cost £8 each workshop AT MRLC, Friar Street, Hereford Thurs Mar 3rd Spun Gold: History of Wool Thurs Mar 10th Brian Hatton: Portraits & Personalities Tues Mar 15th Alfred Watkins and the Old House Tues Mar 22nd History of Weapons in Hfds collection At HARC, Rotherwas, Hereford Thurs Apr 7th Changing Landscape of Hereford Thurs Apr 14th Written in Ink Weds Apr 20th Education in Hereford 1800-1950 Mon Apr 25th 10am-3pm Cost £12 Cathy’s Bitter Homecoming, Homelessness & Welfare in the Archives Explore fascinating historical artefacts with experts.

Places limited, to book or for further details Contact 01432 880545 Email herefordbranch@wea.org.uk

ARTISTS & MAKERS WINTER SALE GRAB A BARGAIN LOCAL ARTISTS AND MAKERS OFFERING ORIGINAL WORK AT SPECIAL REDUCED PRICES MAKING WAY FOR NEW WORK IN SPRING.

SATURDAY 6TH FEBUARY THE ASSEMBLY ROOMS PRESTEIGNE 10.00am to 3.OOpm WITH TEA AND CAKES

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cinema SICARIO (15) Fast-rising Canadian indie director Denis Villeneuve assuredly enters Hollywood’s mainstream with this terrific take on the ambiguities of the war on drugs. After raiding a Mexican cartel’s safe house, FBI agent Kate Macy (an intriguingly well cast Emily Blunt) joins a secretive team tasked with eliminating the cartel’s bosses. Along with the cynically maverick Matt (Josh Brolin, LABOR DAY) and world-weary Alejandro (drug movie specialist, Benicio Del Toro, SAVAGES), she realises that she’s involved in a very dirty crusade whose goal may not just be stemming the flow of drugs into America. Villeneuve, who threw some masterful twists at a gasping audience with his vigilante movie PRISONERS, pulls some similar tricks here, but abetted with several violent, stunningly orchestrated set-pieces which only underline the traffickers’ apparent invincibility.

All reviews by Mark Williams

BORDERLINES FILM FESTIVAL 26 FEBRUARY - 13 MARCH Each year the Borderlines Film Festival, the largest rural film festival in the UK, centred on The Courtyard, Hereford, but also spread across numerous venues in Herefordshire Shropshire and Powys, brings a vast selection of new and old films. Details www.borderlinesfilmfestival.org

ABERGAVENNY FILM SOC. 3 Feb IDA (12A) 17 Feb TRASH (15) 2 March FORCE MAJEURE (15) Details Melville Theatre, Drama Centre, Peny-y-Pound, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, 01874 623166

ASSEMBLY ROOMS, LUDLOW 2 Feb ICE AND THE SKY (U) 3 Feb GUEROS (15) 5, 6, 8 & 9 Feb THE DANISH GIRL (ctbc) 10 Feb BLACK MASS (15) 11 Feb THEY WILL HAVE TO KILL US FIRST: MALIAN MUSIC IN EXILE (15) 14 Feb DR ZHIVAGO 15, 17 & 18 Feb BRIDGE OF SPIES (12A) 15 & 16 Feb THE GOOD DINOSAUR (PG) 18 & 19 Feb SNOOPY & CHARLIE BROWN: THE PEANUTS MOVIE (U) 19 & 20 Feb SISTERS (ctbc)

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21 & 22 Feb IN THE HEART OF THE SEA (12A) 22 & 23 Feb GRANDMA (15) 26 & 27 Feb THE REVENANT (ctbc) 28 & 29 Feb SUNSET SONG (15) 2 & 3 March OUR LITTLE SISTER Details 01584 878141

BISHOP’S CASTLE FILM SOC 3 Feb LEVIATHAN 17 Feb FINDING VIVIAN MAIER 2 March BARBARA Three Tuns, Salop St, Bishop’s Castle, 8pm, 01588 630778, membership enquiries 01588 630776

COURTYARD, HEREFORD 1 & 2 Feb BRIDGE OF SPIES (12A) 2 & 4 Feb STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS (12A) 3 Feb THE LESSON (15) 6 - 11 Feb THE PROGRAM (15) 9 & 11 Feb ICE AND THE SKY (U) 6 - 11 Feb IN THE HEART OF THE SEA (12A) 12 - 15 Feb BY THE SEA (15) 12 - 15 Feb SNOOPY & CHARLIE BROWN: THE PEANUTS MOVIE (U) 20 Feb ZARAFA (PG) 20 - 25 Feb THE DANISH GIRL (15) 20 - 24 Feb GRANDMA (15) 26 Feb LEE SCRATCH PERRY’S VISION OF PARADISE 26 - 28 Feb, 1 - 3 March THE REVENANT 26, 27, 29 Feb, 2 & 3 March ROOM 27 & 28 Feb DHEEPAN 27 & 29 Feb THE ASSASSIN 27 Feb & 3 March THE PEARL BUTTON 28 & 29 Feb JANIS: LITTLE BLUE GIRL 28 Feb & 2 March MARGUERITE 1 March ROMANI CINEMA STRAND Featuring The Green Green Grass Beneath, Gypsy and Jimmy Riviere.

1 & 3 March MON ROI 1 & 3 March MUSTANG 29 Feb & 3 March OUR LITTLE SISTER 4 March SING STREET Details 01432 340555

BOOTH’S BOOKSHOP Until 4 Feb THE REVENANT (15) 5 - 11 Feb THE HATEFUL EIGHT (18) 12 - 14 Feb THE DANISH GIRL (15) 14 Feb CASABLANCA (U) 19 - 25 Feb DAD’S ARMY (ctbc) Richard Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye. Films every weekend.

Full programme www.boothbooks. co.uk 01497 820322

BRECON FILM SOCIETY

1 Feb THE LOBSTER 7 March THE HOMESMAN Doors open 7.15pm for 7.30pm start.

Coliseum Cinema, Wheat St, Brecon.

Membership enquiries 01874 623166

CONQUEST, BROMYARD 24 Feb I’M ALRIGHT JACK (Bromyard Film Society) 26 Feb 45 YEARS 28 Feb A WALK IN THE WOODS Conquest Theatre, Tenbury Rd, Bromyard. Details 01885 488575

1 Feb 45 YEARS (15) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911 1 Feb WOMAN IN GOLD (12A) Church Stretton School 01694 724330 2 Feb THE THIRD MAN (PG) Lydbury North VH 01588 680302 3 Feb FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD (12A) Cardington VH 01694 771295 4 Feb MR HOLMES (PG) Brilley VH 01544 327227 4 Feb SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN (U) Pudleston VH 01568 760606 5 Feb SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN (U) Staunton-on-Wye VH 01981 501031 5 Feb THE BAKER (12) Cound Guildhall, Shrewsbury 01743 761451

5 Feb DARK HORSE: THE INCREDIBLE TRUE STORY OF DREAM ALLIANCE (PG) Fownhope New Memorial Hall 01432 860065 5 Feb MR TURNER (12A) Little Wenlock VH 01952 505888 5 Feb INTO THE WOODS (PG) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125 5 Feb MR HOLMES (PG) The Simpson Hall, Burghill 01432 760816 5 Feb SUFFRAGETTE (12A) Kelsall Methodist Hall 01829 752548 6 Feb WOMAN IN GOLD (12A) Aston on Clun VH 01588 660545 6 Feb SPY (15) Clun Memorial Hall 01588 640254 6 Feb DARK HORSE: THE INCREDIBLE TRUE STORY OF DREAM ALLIANCE (PG) Tasley Parish Room 01746 764881 6 Feb WILD TARGET (12) Bayston Hill Memorial Hall 01743 873940 8 Feb THE LONGEST RIDE (12A) Welshpool Assembly Room 01938 552043 8 Feb COULDS OF SILS MARIA (15) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911 9 Feb MR HOLMES (PG) Garway VH 01600 750465 9 Feb DARK HORSE: THE INCREDIBLE TRUE STORY OF DREAM ALLIANCE (PG) St Mary’s Church Hall, Ross-on-Wye 01989 720341 9 Feb A LITTLE CHAOS (12A) Ashford Carbonell VH 01584 831574 10 Feb MY HOUSE IN UMBRIA (12A) Hope Bowdler VH 01694 723648 10 Feb SUITE FRANCAISE (15) Cuddington & Sandiway VH 01606 888931 10 Feb THE CHOIR (BOYCHOIR) (PG) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125 11 Feb WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND (PG) Whitley VH 07751 431162 12 Feb SUITE FRANCAISE (15) All Stretton VH 01694 723378 12 Feb AMY (15) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125 12 Feb CINEMA PARADISO (15) Colwall VH 01684 540926 12 Feb JERSEY BOYS (15) Great Witley VH 01299 896412 12 Feb EVEREST (PG) Lingen VH 01544 260865 12 Feb PRIDE (15) Little Dewchurch VH 01432 840333 12 Feb THE WATER DIVINER (15) Bodenham Parish Hall 01568 797473 13 Feb SUITE FRANCAISE (15) Cawley Hall, Eye 01568 615836 13 Feb EX MACHINA (15) Chapel Lawn VH 01547 530530 14 Feb WOMAN IN GOLD (12A) Knighton Community Centre 01547 520602

JANIS: LITTLE GIRL BLUE (15) Following last year’s hit Amy Winehouse bio-pic, awardwinning documentarian Amy Berg (WEST OF MEMPHIS) delivers an equally heart-rending memoir of the original bad girl rock singer, Janis Joplin. Like Amy (and Kurt Cobain and Jim Morrison), Janis died aged 27 of a heroin overdose before fully realising her considerable potential. A seasoned performer with Texas bar bands, Janis became a star fronting San Francisco’s powerful Big Brother & The Holding Company. Berg resuscitated rare footage of her feisty childhood, her self-discovery as a blues singer and her increasingly pressurised stardom, along the way making the inevitable romantic mistakes before finally descending into hard drugs. Poignant interviews and stunning performances including her knockout rendition of ‘Ball and Chain’ at 1967’s Monterey Pop festival affirm her legendary status.

15 Feb SLOW WEST (15) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911 16 Feb GEMMA BOVERY (15) The Royal British Legion, Newport 07886 697934 16 Feb THE WALK (PG) Acton Scott VH 01694 781260 17 Feb HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 2 (U) Under the Rock Park Canopy, Rock Park Heritage Centre 01597 828050 17 Feb FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD (12A) Escleyside Hall 01981 510696 17 Feb THE SECOND BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL (PG) The Red House, Albrighton 01902 373854 17 Feb JERSEY BOYS (15) Myddle VH 01939 290872 17 Feb SAVING GRACE (15) Pencombe Parish Hall 01885 400611 18 Feb WOMAN IN GOLD (12A) Claverley VH 01746 710528 18 Feb WHAT WE DID ON OUR HOLIDAY (12A) Gorsely VH 01989 720358 18 Feb THE IMITATION GAME (12A) Kinnerley Parish Hall 01691 682282 18 Feb PALIO (12) Pudleston VH 01568 760606 19 Feb THE WALK (PG) Bosbury Parish Hall 01531 640415 19 Feb THE BOOK THIEF (12A) Shifnal VH 01952 462787 19 Feb TEA WITH MUSSOLINI (PG) Stoke Prior VH 01568 760423 19 Feb MINIONS (U) Rock VH 19 Feb KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE (15) Rock VH 20 Feb MINIONS (U) Llanbister Community Hall 01597 840450 20 Feb SUITE FRANCAISE (15) Cleobury Mortimer Parish Hall 01299 270830 20 Feb SUFFRAGETTE (12A) Bicton VH 01743 850495

20 Feb THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING (12A) Everest Hall, Llanfair Waterdine 01547 510672 20 Feb WOMAN IN GOLD (12A) Ryton VH 01743 718237 20 Feb DARK HORSE: THE INCREDIBLE TRUE STORY OF DREAM ALLIANCE (PG) Yarpole Parish Hall 01568 780279 20 Feb BEYOND THE LIGHTS (12) Hanley VH 01886 853195 21 Feb WILD TALES (15) Leintwardine Community Centre 01547 540627 22 Feb MACBETH (15) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911 23 Feb SUFFRAGETTE (12A) Chetton VH 01746 789257 23 Feb FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD (12A) Loppington VH 01939 236240 25 Feb A ROYAL NIGHT OUT (12A) Bagley Sports and Social Club 07773 983963 25 Feb GEMMA BOVERY (15) Goodrich VH 01600 890609 25 Feb PRIDE (15) Almeley VH 01544 327195 25 Feb SAVING MR BANKS (PG) Chelmarsh Parish Hall 01746 862884 26 Feb SAVING MR BANKS (PG) Sarn VH 01686 671205 26 Feb SAVING GRACE (15) Whitchurch & Ganarew Memorial Hall 01600 890640 26 Feb DARK HORSE: THE INCREDIBLE TRUE STORY OF DREAM ALLIANCE (PG) Londen VH 07539 545846 26 Feb THE LOBSTER (15) Garway VH 01600 750465 26 Feb SUFFRAGETTE (12A) Marton VH 01938 580116 26 Feb SUFFRAGETTE (12A) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125

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GRANDMA (15) This unlikely road movie features a superbly o n - f o r m L i l y To m l i n (NASHVILLE, TEA WITH MUSSOLINI) as Ellie, recently bereft of both her longterm lesbian lover who finds herself chasing up the $600 cost of an abortion for Sage (Julia Garner, MARTHA MARCY MAY MARLENE), her pregnant teenage granddaughter. Driving round in Ellie’s ’55 Dodge Royale the pair confront a motley cast of characters including Sage’s overbearing mother (Marcia Gray Harding), the feckless father of her unborn child (Nat Wolff) and most tantalisingly, a lover from Ellie’s distant heterosexual past (Sam Elliott). Writer/ director Paul Weitz (ABOUT A BOY) knows how to meld wit and poignancy whilst avoiding mush, and the performances are terrific with Tomlin reminding us of her peerless talent for acerbic put-downs that often conceal considerable emotional complexity.

REGAL CINEMA, TENBURY 1 & 2 Feb VICTOR FRANKENSTEIN (12A) 3 Feb BURNT (15) 8 & 9 Feb IN THE HEART OF THE SEA (12A) 12 & 13 Feb SNOOPY AND CHARLIE BROWN: A PEANUTS MOVIE (U) 15 & 17 Feb PAN (PG) 22 7 23 Feb JOY (ctbc) 24 Feb THE DANISH GIRL (ctbc) 26 & 29 Feb THE REVENANT (ctbc) Regal Cinema, 47 - 49 Teme Street, Tenbury Wells. Details 01584 811442

THEATR BRYCHEINIOG 2 March BANFF MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL (12A) An evening of extraordinary short films from the world’s most prestigious mountain film festival. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, 01874 611622.

THEATR HAFREN, NEWTOWN 26 Feb TANGERINES (15) Bedstone & Hopton Castle VH 01547 530282 26 Feb A WALK IN THE WOODS (15) Clungunford Parish Hall 01588 660159 26 Feb A WALK IN THE WOODS (15) Bodenham Parish Hall 01568 797473 26 Feb EVEREST (12A) Dorstone VH 01981 550943 27 Feb SPECTRE (12A) Clifton on Teme VH 01886 812238 27 Feb MISS YOU ALREADY (12A) St Mary’s Church Hall, Ross-on-Wye 01989 720341 27 Feb SUFFRAGETTE (12A) Lady Emily Hall, Tarrington 01432 890720 27 Feb SUFFRAGETTE (12A) Abermule Community Centre 01686 630240 27 Feb SONG OF THE SEA (PG) Much Birch Community Hall 01981 540097 27 Feb SONG OF THE SEA (PG) Pudleston VH 01568 760606 27 Feb SUFFRAGETTE (12A) Powys Dance Centre, Llandrindod Wells 01597 828050 27 Feb SUFFRAGETTE (12A) Cawley Hall, Eye 01568 615836 27 Feb SPY (15) Upton upon Severn Memorial Hall 01684 591044 28 Feb SUFFRAGETTE (12A) Playhouse Cinema, Community Centre, Leominster 01568 616460 28 Feb TELL NO ONE (NE LE DIS A PERSONNE) (15) Knighton Community Centre 01547 520602 28 Feb HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 2 (U) Knighton Community Centre 01547 520602 29 Feb A WALK IN THE WOODS (15) Playhouse Cinema, Community Centre, Leominster 01568 616460

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29 Feb THE MARTIAN (12A) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911

24 Feb THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E. (2015) 12A Details 01686 614555

MOCCAS VILLAGE HALL

11 Feb & 31 March BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL An evening of extraordinary short films from the world’s most prestigious mountain film festival. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, 01743 281281.

13 Feb THE MARTIAN (12A) 12 March LADY IN THE VAN (12A) Details Moccas Village Hall, 7.30pm start, £4.50, children £2.50, family £12, email moccasinfo@gmail.com

PRESTEIGNE SCREEN 5 Feb THEY WILL HAVE TO KILL US FIRST (15) 19 Feb THE LOBSTER (15) 4 March RED ARMY (15) Assembly Rooms, Presteigne. Details 01544 370202 or 01544 260577. www.presteignescreen.org.uk Email: info@presteignescreen.org.uk

OLD MKT. HALL, SHREWS. 5 - 11 Feb STEVE JOBS (15) 5 - 11 Feb HATEFUL EIGHT (18) 12 - 18 Feb JOY (12A) 13 - 20 Feb SNOOPY & CHARLIE BROWN: THE PEANUTS MOVIE (U) 14 & 15 Feb STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS (12A) 19 - 25 Feb THE REVENANT (15) 26 Feb - 3 March TRUMBO (15) 4 - 10 March SPOTLIGHT (15) Details 01743 281281

PLAYHOUSE, LEOMINSTER 6 Feb LIFE (15) 13 Feb PAN (PG) 20 Feb WOMAN IN GOLD (12A) 28 Feb SUFFRAGETTE (12A) 29 Feb A WALK IN THE WOODS (15) 1 March MISS JULIE (12A) 2 March MISS YOU ALREADY (12A) Details Playhouse Cinema, Community Centre, Leominster 01568 612583

THEATRE SEVERN, SHREWS.

WYESIDE, BUILTH WELLS

2 Feb SUNSET SONG (15) 2 - 4 Feb THE HATEFUL EIGHT (ctbc) 3 Feb SICARIO (15) 3 Feb TELL SPRING NOT TO COME THIS YEAR (15) 5, 7, 9 & 11 Feb A SYRIAN LOVE STORY (12A) 5 - 20, 27 & 28 Feb DAD’S ARMY (ctbc) 5, 7 & 11 Feb THEY WILL HAVE TO KILL US FIRST: MALIAN MUSIC IN EXILE (15) 12 - 21, 23 - 28 Feb, 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 - 24 March ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: THE ROAD CHIP (ctbc) 12 - 20, 23 Feb, 2 - 4, 6, 10 & 16 March ROOM (15) 19 - 21, 23, 24 Feb, 1 & 2 March SPOTLIGHT (15) 24 - 28 Feb SUFFRAGETTE (12A) 24 & 25 Feb BROOKLYN (12A) 26 - 28 Feb, 1 - 3 March YOUTH (ctbc) 26 - 28 Feb, 1 - 3 March DEADPOOL (ctbc) 26 - 28 Feb THE LADY IN THE VAN (12A) 4 - 10 March POINT BREAK (12A) 4 - 7 March JOY (ctbc) 4, 6, 8, 10 & 17 March THE REVENANT (ctbc) Wyeside, Builth Wells 01982 552555 www.wyeside.co.uk

LIVE EVENTS ON SCREEN 1 Feb LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES National Theatre live. Playhouse Cinema, Community Centre, Leominster, 7pm, 01568 612583. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7pm, 01885 488575.

4 Feb LA TRAVIATA Royal Opera House. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 6.45pm, 01600 719401. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 6.45pm, 01584 811442. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 6.45pm, 01982 552555. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7.15pm, 07967 517125.

Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 6.45pm, 01584 878141. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 6.45pm, 01952 728911. Richard Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye, 6.45pm, 01497 820322.

13 Feb THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Recorded live.

Withington Parish Room, Shrewsbury 01743 709236. Arts Alive.

16 Feb RENOIR Exhibition on screen.

Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7.30pm, 01584 878141. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm, 01584 811442.

18 Feb LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES National Theatre.

Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7pm, 01584 811442.

21 Feb RHAPSODY/THE TWO PIGEONS Royal Opera House.

Playhouse Cinema, Community Centre, Leominster, 7.15pm, 01568 612583.

10 Feb FLORENCE AND THE UFFIZI GALLERY Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm, 01584 811442.

25 Feb AS YOU LIKE IT National Theatre. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7pm, 07967 517125. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7pm, 01584 878141.

Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7pm, 01885 488575. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7pm, 01584 811442.

The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7pm, 01952 728911. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7pm, 01982 552555. Richard Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, 01497 820322.

11 Feb THE COMEDY OF ERRORS Globe on screen. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 2pm & 7pm, 01584 811442.

27 Feb AS YOU LIKE IT National Theatre. Playhouse Cinema, Community Centre, Leominster, 7pm, 01568 612583.

8 Feb LA TRAVIATA Royal Opera House. Playhouse Cinema, Community Centre, Leominster, 6.45pm, 01568 612583.

9 Feb LA TRAVIATA Royal Opera House. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 6.45pm, 01885 488575.

3 March HANGMEN National Theatre live. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7pm, 01952 728911 5 March MANON LESCAUT Met Opera. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 5.55pm, 01982 552555.

9 March THE MAGIC FLUTE English National Opera. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm, 01584 811442. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7.30pm, 01982 552555.

21 March BORIS GODUNOV Royal Opera House. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7.15pm, 01584 811442.

WORKSHOPS Wednesdays INTERMEDIATE FILM MAKING The Courtyard, Hereford, 5-7pm, £70 per term, 01432 340555.

Thursdays BEGINNER FILM MAKING CLUB Courtyard, Hereford, 5-7pm, £70 per term, 01432 340555.

5 days of DANCE, MUSIC, POETRY, CRAFTS, ARTISAN WARES, WORKSHOPS, EXHIBITIONS, FILM, TALKS, FOOD & DRINK. Set in the Shropshire Hills town of Bishop’s Castle, the festival will see venues of all shapes and sizes, from galleries to pubs, churches to libraries, hotels to shops, open their doors to put on this unique event.

Arts Festival Programmes available from the Town Hall, Bishop’s Castle, in advance of and during the Festival.

There is something for everyone and most events are free though any donations are welcome.

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dance Dance Performance Sat 6 February SHADOW OF A QUIET SOCIETY GWYN EMBERTON DANCE. The lives and stories of a people from an unnamed small town, over a thousand years, are explored through Jung’s theories on archetypes. A cast of six women, including internationally renowned dancer Eddie Ladd, search to understand their collective history and the desire to mark out a name for themselves. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7.45pm, £10/£8, 01686 614555.

Tues 9 February DREAMING IN CODE 2FACED DANCE COMPANY. An explosive and visceral double-bill performed by one of the UK’s most innovative male dance companies. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £15/£11, students £9, 01743 281281.

Sat 13 February A HOOFER’S ODYSSEY A journey through dance with Lee Payne and guest, jazz harpist Harriet Earis.

Drama Studio, Gwernyfed High School, Glasbury, 7.30pm, £11/£9, 029 2071 3200. Glasbury Arts. See dance workshops.

Sat 27 February TASTE CSCAPE DANCE. A delicious romp, relishing in our national obsessions with social class and the cultural extremeties of food, fashion and style. Eardisley Curzon Herrick Hall, 7.30pm, £9, 01544 327844. Arts Alive.

Dance Workshops

Single listings are free. Year round entries £40 Sat 6 February TAP DANCING WORKSHOP A fun, lively tap dancing workshop for families to enjoy together. The Courtyard, Hereford, 10.30am, 01432 340555.

Sat 13 February A HOOFER’S ODYSSEY Dance workshops for adults and young people, led by Lee Payne and guest guitarist Paul Booth to share the joy of tap. Glasbury Village Hall. Young people’s workshop 11am-12.30pm, £8 or £12 for both workshop and performance. Adult workshop 1.45pm-3.15pm, £12 or £19 for both workshop and performance, 029 2071 3200.

Glasbury Arts.

Thurs 18 - Sun 21 February BISHOP’S CASTLE ARTS FESTIVAL WORKSHOPS 18 Feb - Balkan Ceilidh led by Rosa James and live music from Bellamonda. No partners needed. 7.30pm, £6/£4.50, to book, 01588 630200. 20 Feb - Alphabet Dancers. English Country Dancing with the Alphabet Band, think Jane Austen in Style. Beginners welcome, 3.30-5pm, free. 21 Feb - Morris Dancing Workshop with

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Martha Rhoden’s Tuppenny Dish and Shropshire Bedlams, all welcome, for ages 12+, 12-2pm, free. All at Three Tuns, Bishop’s Castle. www.bishopscastleartsfestival.co.uk CHARLESTON EXERCISE CLASSES (solo) 10am-11am: Ross Wednesdays, Monmouth Thursdays. EASY JIVE LESSONS (partner) 7.30pm: Caerleon Mondays, Lydney Wednesdays, Abergavenny Thursdays, all classes are for absolute beginners. Contact Lyn tel: 01594 833765 www.fodjiveandswing.co.uk DANCE INTO JOY through Ecstatic Awakening Dance.

A journey of breath, music and movement to shake up your energy, release stress and connect with your soul....

Barefoot dancing in a low light, taking you on your own personal journey. £10 a session - (drop-in)... Monthly classes for 2016: Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 1st Wed, 7-9pm. Cafe Miro Studios, Hereford, 2nd Wed, 7-9pm.

Lion Ballroom, Leominster 3rd Tues, 7-9pm. Contact Caroline for more information and new classes: 07495 701777 danceintojoy15@gmail.com or connect with me on Facebook through “Dance into Joy.” 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.

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. NEW - Wednesday, 8-9pm, Tenbury Pump Rooms, WR15 8BA. Wednesday, 8-9pm, Leigh & Bransford Memorial Hall, Malvern, WR13 5DE. Thursday, 8-9pm, 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 - Disco Gym Tots, 10.15am, £3.

Tues - Belly Dance for Beginners, 2pm, £25 for 6 sessions.

Tues - Gym-Pan-Ze Rope & Trapeze for all, 5.30pm.

Wed - Disco Dots, 10.15am, £2.50.

Wed - Dance Crusaders for the over 50s, 2pm.

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, 0845548 5449.

MELY’S ZUMBA Mon - Dorstone, 7pm. Tues - Zumba class at St Peter’s Centre, Peterchurch, 10am. Mely 01497 820991, 07837 160505.

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 BREAKDANCE With 2Faced Dance Company.

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

Mon DIZZY DAZZLERS DANCE CLASSES For 4 - 7 year olds. With Powys Dance. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 4pm, £2-£3.50, 01982 552555.

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 DANCE @ THE COURTYARD Contemporary Dance for Adults 6.30-7.30pm. Junior Youth Dance for ages 7-11 4.15-5.15pm, Senior Youth Dance for ages 12-18 5.15-6.15pm, 01905 611199.

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

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.

Fri CHANCE TO DANCE A gentle programme of creative dance for the over 50s. The Courtyard, Hereford, 10.15am-11.15pm, £3.50 per session, 01432 340555.

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

The Courtyard, Hereford. 11.30am-12.15pm, £4, £1 for an additional child, 01432 340555.

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food page

The Corn Mill, Llangollen

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AST summer Mr Pernickety found himself taking the cross-country route back from Rhyl, one of the most unattractive resorts on the bleak coast of North Wales. He’d made what turned out to be the wrong decision in going there to collect an unspeakably hefty Victorian church pew. He had acquired this through the Internet from a seafront hotel which had fallen on hard times in that benighted town.

It was with a gloomy awareness of his own lack of judgement that he trundled south down the Vale of Clwyd with the beastly object strapped on top of the aging Volvo. He decided that he deserved the sort of spiritual uplift that a journey across the higher contours of the Llantysilio mountain might deliver. After leaving the quaint town of Ruthin with its strangely mutilated castle and hideous craft centre, Mr P headed up into the hills to take the Horseshoe Pass over the top to Langollen.

Soon he was driving through dense cloud. No doubt, had the view up there been visible, his soul would have been lifted by it. As it was, he dropped down into valley of the Dee and the picturesque-ish town of Llangollen, even more depressed and in dire need of a pick-me-up.

This strange little town, with its 14th century bridge, burgeoned in the 19th century as a result of its site on the Dee and three man-made arteries – the London to Holyhead highway, the Llangollen Canal which connected to the Shropshire Union and the rest of England, and the Ruabon to Barmouth railway. There was a time, the town boasts with painful nostalgia, when a traveller could take a train from Llangollen to London without changing.

On the river, opposite the railway station, stands a large former corn mill which has existed since the thirteenth century, was rebuilt in 1786 and ceased to grind corn as recently as 1974. The current owners took it on and did it up in 2000, although its improvements have more of a 60s air about them. Mr P, who had never heard of the place, was inevitably drawn to inspect it further; he was immediately pleased by what he found.

He sat down to a light supper of fish-cake and good wine, telephoned the LC to tell her he wished she was there, and promised that they would return to review the place when an opportunity presented itself.

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It was only a couple of weeks ago, on the way home from seeing a distinguished thespian friend in pantomime at the splendidly rococo Alhambra Theatre in Bradford that the chance of a detour to The Corn Mill cropped up.

The place displays its distinctiveness at once, nothing like one of those characterless, homogenous chains of eateries such as you would find in the horrid new Hereford shopping mall. It is furnished apparently at the whim of the owners with fascinating eclecticism, full of the kind of lovely, useless old objects that make Mr P’s Lovely Companion drool with excitement. While there is a slight lack of sophistication in the way the space was adapted from corn crunching to meal munching, that personal flavour lends to the place what the young Pernicketys would call a chilled vibe. But Mr P, the LC and the Children’s Menu Consultant had to wander around for a while trying to find the right spot to sit in the rambling premises. Some areas in it are too highceilinged and brightly lit for the dark evenings of winter, but the windows on the river side all offer wonderful views of the Dee roaring by on its way to Chester, with handsome steam engines and vintage rolling stock standing in the station on the far side.

Settling at a cosy table adjacent to the old iron cogs and pulleys of the former milling tackle, Mr P drank a pint of pale well-flavoured Sunny Bitter from Facer’s Flintshire Brewery while they ate tasty olives and ordered. To start they had Roquefort, chestnut and fig tart with mulled wine syrup. They all enjoyed this unusual

concatenation of ingredients – the slight crunch of the nuts, the sharpness of the cheese and chewy sweetness of the fig. The LC was generally pleased with her Smoked haddock, red mullet and mussel chowder with bacon and sweet corn dumplings, although, she said, she’d have enjoyed it more with less salt. The CMC was guzzling his 8oz Steak Burger like a lion cub whose mother hasn’t collared a gnu for some time and could manage no more of an opinion than, ‘Distinctly steaky’.

Mr P was getting on well with his Roasted belly pork with celeriac, cider and whole grain mustard sauce, feeling only that the meat could have been finished at higher heat to give it more of a crunch and that the apple Lyonnaise potatoes and celeriac were somewhat overcooked and soggy. He accompanied this happily with a glass of Aradon Rioja at £3.25.

For pudding, they shared Roasted plums with marmalade cream and crushed meringue, which they all loved, and, as is often the case, one serving was enough for the three of them. Overall they left the charming Corn Mill feeling content that, with minor cavils, they had eaten a quality dinner, cooked with integrity, if not quite enough attention to detail, from an imaginative and demanding menu. His bill, before tipping, came to £80.95. www.misterpernickety.com

EVENTS

Every Thursday BURGER NIGHT Castle Inn, Wigmore, 01568 770203.

Every Thursday MARKET Bread, cakes, crafts, fruit and vegetables, baskets and pottery. Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, 10am-2pm.

Last Friday of every month PIZZA NIGHT The Old Mill, High Street, Llanidloes. To book, call 01686 807 506.

Every Friday KINGTON LOCAL PRODUCE MARKET Market Hall, Kington, 9am-2pm, 07765 404759.

FOOD BYTES

Why not advertise? Only £40 per year.

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

THE CIDER BARN IN PEMBRIDGE 01544 388161 www.the-cider-barn.co.uk Serving the best that Herefordshire growers produce in imaginative and inspired dishes cooked by Sophie Griffiths-Goddard the young chef patron. Full à la carte menu and lunchtime specials.

Sun 14 February PUDDING HEAVEN! Taste a range of locally-made ‘romantic puds’, with or without a partner. Town Hall, Bishop’s Castle, 7.30pm, £10 in advance, £12 on the door. Includes five portions of pudding and glass of sparkling wine.

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 10am4pm. With The Green Bean Shop/Deli under the same roof.

Sat 20 February FOOD AS ART - POP UP RESTAURANT Bank House B & B, Bishop’s Castle. Expect fine dining and delicious surprises as Gerry and Tahira explore the art of food, plus a glass of fizz. Three or four choices for each of 3 courses. Bring your own wine. £25, pre-booking essential via bookings@bishopscastlebedandbreakfast.co.uk Part of Bishop’s Castle Arts Festival.

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.

Sun 21 February THREE TUNS BREWERY TOURS With head brewer, Steve Willmer. Numbers limited, phone Sue on 01588 630200 to book. 11am and 2pm, free. Part of Bishop’s Castle Arts Festival.

Fri 11 March SUPPER & CELLO NIGHT Di Elspin will provide melodies to accompany your supper. Food from our brand new menus. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762.

First Saturday of every month FARMER’S MARKET The Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, 9am-1pm.

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, 01588 630023.

3rd Saturday of every other month PRODUCE MARKET Hightown Community Rooms, Vicarage Rd, Clun, 10am-2pm, 01588 641145.

The India & China Tea Company at TOWER HOUSE GALLERY, HIGH STREET, KNIGHTON 01547 529530 www.towerhousegallery.blogspot.co.uk/ We serve 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 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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music

FEBRUARY Mon 1 February

Fri 5 February

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

MEGSON The husband and wife duo bring an infectious mix of heavenly vocals, lush harmonised driving rhythmic guitars.

The Leintwardine Centre, 7.30pm, £12 from WeGotTickets.com or 01547 540554. Arts Alive.

JAZZ @ SPARKIES BAR Featuring Mark Latimer and Steve Tarner. Sparkies Bar, 18 West St, Leominster, 8pm, free, 01568 610060.

BRIMFIELD FOLK CLUB Brimfield Village Hall, Brimfield, near Ludlow, 8pm, 01584 711854.

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

Thurs 4 February THE CHICAGO BLUES BROTHERS The best blues, Motown, soul and comedy. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

KENT DUCHAINE International blues star. Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford, 01952 610888.

OPEN MIC King’s Head, Tenbury Wells.

THE ENDINGS Dun Cow, Shrewsbury.

JAZZ @ THE OLD BLACK LION Featuring Simon Deeley and Dayne Cranenburgh Duo, piano and bass.

Black Lion, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, free, 01497 820841.

ROCKAOKE The Exchange, Newtown.

BLACKHEART All acoustic modern folk duo. Lydbury North Village Hall, 8pm, £10, £5 under 16s, 01588 680302.

BORDERLINE Stag, Llanidloes.

UNFORGETABLE Featuring Michael Williams of The Drifters. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £21, 01743 281281.

BLUES POINT Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

THE WHISKEY RIVER BOYS The Nag’s Head, Monmouth, 9pm.

FOLK IN THE FOYER Featuring Flatworld, roots ‘n’ grooves from Eastern Europe eclectic music mix. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, £8, 01885 488575.

HMV BAND Malthouse, Ironbridge.

THE BRIGHT EYES Disco and party music. Golden Cross Inn, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford.

Sat 6 February ROVING CROWS High energy with roots in folk and Celtic music. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 8pm, £12, 07967 517125.

SULTANA BROTHERS The Plough, Whitecross Rd, Hereford.

CHARME DU HAUTBOIS Music for oboe, bassoon, viola da gamba and harpsichord. Programme includes Bach, Mozart, Lidl, Fischer and others. St Michael’s Church, Discoed, near Presteigne, 7.30pm, £15, £5 students, 07989 091949.

CHEVVY BELL AIR Malthouse, Ironbridge.

ABBA MANIA Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 4pm & 7.30pm, 01584 811442.

GRETCHEN PETERS Nashville-based singer-songwriter.

Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £23.50, 01743 281281.

TEN BOB MILLIONAIRES Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

Megson

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AN EVENING WITH HAZEL O’CONNOR With Clare Hirst and Sarah Fisher.

Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7.30pm, £15/£14, 01982 552555.

Jon Watson

BUILT FOR COMFORT Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4pm.

Duo Concertante, 8 Feb

Mon 8 February DUBLIN LEGENDS Featuring Sean Cannon, Eamonn Campbell, Gerry O’Connor and Paul Watchorn. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £23, 01743 281281.

JAZZ @ SPARKIES BAR Featuring Mark Latimer and Steve Tarner. Sparkies Bar, 18 West St, Leominster, 8pm, free, 01568 610060.

DUO CONCERTANTE Renowned Canadian violin and keyboard duo. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7pm, £10, 01982 552555.

Tues 9 February Sat 6 February JON WATSON Superb boogie and blues piano and vocals. Saturday Cafe, The Courtyard, 12-2pm, free.

SEAN SAYE King’s Head, Tenbury Wells.

STONE LOVE The Bell Inn, Etnam St, Leominster.

AN EVENING OF MAGIC With magicians Gareth Jenkins and John Palfreyman, plus live music from Alan Williams. Snailbeach Village Hall, 7.30pm, £10 to include a glass of fizz.

Tickets from Stiperstones Inn, 01743 791327.

NOTORIOUS BROTHERS Black Lion, Bridge St, Hereford.

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

HAY MUSIC: DUO CONCERTANTE Canadian violin and piano duo performing pieces by Bach, Beethoven, Schubert and others. St Mary’s Church, Hay-on-Wye, 7.30pm, tickets £12 from Richard Booth’s Bookshop, 01497 822010.

Wed 10 February KATE CUSTARD Housmans, 27 High St, Church Stretton, 01694 724441.

GRETCHEN PETERS Folk legend. Hellens, Much Marcle, near Ledbury, 01531 660504.

DRAGONFLY Sarah Newbold (flute) and Katherine Thomas (harp) play a varied programme including Haydn and Chopin. Lion Ballroom, Leominster, 3pm, £12, students £6, 01905 570979.

WARREN JAMES The Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm.

CATCH 22 Stag, Llanidloes.

BOOGIE NIGHTS Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £28.50, 01743 281281.

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NANCY KERR AND THE SWEET VISITOR BAND BBC Folk Singer of the Year 2015.

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

Thurs 11 February

DAVE LUKE AND JOHN HYMAS Acoustic live music. Nori’s Cafe, (formerly called Gracies), 3 Church St, Leominster, 7.30pm, £18 includes meal, 01568 612876.

LIVE MUSIC Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford, 01952 610888.

OPEN MIC With Corrinne Donaldson. White Horse Inn, Clun.

Fri 12 February

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

Sun 7 February TALON The acoustic collection. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £19, 01743 281281.

HANOVER BAND Programme includes Bach and Handel. The Alington Hall, Shrewsbury School, £20, £10 for 25s and under, £1 for 18s and under, 01743 367482.

David Wright, Charme du Hautbois

SONS OF DELTA DUO Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 8pm.

PATSY CLINE & FRIENDS Presented by Sue Lowry, Marc Robinson and Lee Davidge. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £18/£17, 01584 878141.

FRIDAY FOLK LIVE Featuring Jakey Boy Hughes, Tim Welsh and Alex Valentine.

Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 01497 821762.

Black Rapids, The Velvet Valentine, 13 Feb

TROY REDFERN White Horse Inn, Clun.

OPEN MIC New band-based open mic. Drums and bass provided, bring your own guitar.

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

JAZZ @ THE OLD BLACK LION Featuring Dave Price and Dayne Cranenburgh Duo, piano and bass.

Black Lion, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, free, 01497 820841.

ROCKY ROAD TO RUIN Golden Cross Inn, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford.

DIRTY FRANK Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

THIS WAY UP Malthouse, Ironbridge.

JAZZ AT THE BONDED WAREHOUSE Featuring Soul Jazz and Latin Vibes.

The Bonded Warehouse, Canal St, Stourbridge, 7.30pm, £7 adults, £3.50 students on the door.

THE TORIAH FONTAINE BAND CARAD, Rhayader, 7.30pm, £7.50 on the door, 01597 810561.

BCDC The Wrekin, Telford.

RAT PACK VEGAS SPECTACULAR Evoking memories of ‘Purveyors of Cool’ Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £23-£21, 01743 281281.

SPENCER & SMITH Stag, Llanidloes.

JEM DICK The Dawn of Music. Storyteller and multi-instrumentalists, explores our relationship with music through story, melody, anecdote and exotic instruments. Town Hall, Bishop’s Castle, 7.30pm, £3.50, www.ticketsource.co.uk THE UKULELE ORCHESTRA OF GREAT BRITAIN Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7.30pm, £22.50, 01686 614555.

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Music In New Radnor, Meyrick Alexander, Cardiff Winds

THE SONGS OF LEONARD COHEN Presented by Keith James. Town Hall, Bishop’s Castle, 8pm, £14 tickets from Town Hall.

Sun 14 February SONS OF DELTA The Barrels, St Owen St, Hereford.

HOWLIN’ MATT Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4pm.

FOLK SESSION Arvon Ales, Temple St, Llandrindod Wells, 4pm.

ACOUSTIC SESSION Sun Inn, Leintwardine, 8pm.

JAMES HICKMAN Stag, Llanidloes.

GARETH REES-ROBERTS Playing Spanish Guitar music, 11am-2pm. Plus Valentine’s Market, 10am-3pm. Aardvark, The Bookery, Manor Farm, Brampton Bryan, Bucknell, free entry and parking, 01547 530744.

Mon 15 February ROSS ON WYE CLASSICAL MUSIC SOCIETY AGM followed by members own choices of music. Christchurch, Edde Cross St, Ross-on-Wye, 7pm, visitors welcome, £6, 01989 567750.

JAZZ @ SPARKIES BAR Featuring Mark Latimer and Steve Tarner. Sparkies Bar, 18 West St, Leominster, 8pm, free, 01568 610060.

Wed 17 February Saturday 13 February THE VELVET VALENTINE A rocking dance night with The Black Rapids. If you are looking for a nice candlelit dinner for two, you’ve come to the wrong place! Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 8pm, £12 from Courtyard Antiques and 01544 267163.

Full Circle gig.

VOICE OF THE HEART: Celebrating the music of the Carpenters. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

PERFECT STRANGER The Plough, Whitecross Rd, Hereford.

CLUTCHING AT STRAWS The Wheatsheaf, Shrewsbury, 9pm.

BANDEMONIUM Valentine’s Family Ceilidh. Green Dragon, Hereford, 7pm, 01432 278118.

In aid of Hereford River Carnival.

THE STONED CHERRIES Folk rock with bags of character, wit and fruity finish. The bar, Knighton Community Centre, 7.30pm, £5 on the door, 07751 221487.

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THE INTERSTELLERS Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

MIDNIGHT IDOLS The Bell Inn, Etnam St, Leominster.

THE TROY REDFERN BAND With support from Sweet Talk. The Booth Hall, Hereford. Hereford Blues Club. 07918 617122.

FRUIT MACHINE Malthouse, Ironbridge.

TRAVELLING BY TUBA Featuring a huge range of wind and brass instruments. The Maidment Hall, Shrewsbury School, 2.30pm, 01743 367482.

MUSIC IN NEW RADNOR With Cardiff Winds. An attractive and varied programme of English, Welsh and French wind quintet pieces.

Community Hall, New Radnor, 7.30pm, £12, under 14s £3, 01544 350268.

THE DAGGERS Black Lion, Bridge St, Hereford.

MIKE GRAVER & ERIKA LYONS Fine jazz players on piano and double bass. Saturday Cafe, The Courtyard, 12-2pm, free.

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

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

Thurs 18 February THE BLUES BAND Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 8pm, £20/£18, 01874 611622.

LIVE MUSIC Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford, 01952 610888.

BELLAMONDA Balkan Ceilidh. Simple circle dances, all steps taught, no partner needed.

Three Tuns, Bishop’s Castle, 01588 630648. Part of Bishop’s Castle Arts Festival.

ROOTZ & BOOTZ The Bull Ring Tavern, Ludlow.

FOLK DOWN THE TRACK Featuring The Stoned Cherries.

Castle Inn, Knucklas, near Knighton, 7.30pm, 01547 528223.

GREY WOLF Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 8pm.

MIKE PLUNKETT Organ recital. St John the Baptist Church, Bishop’s Castle, 12.30pm. www.bishopscastleartsfestival.co.uk

Mambo Jambo

Fri 19 February MAMBO JAMBO Acoustic roots duo bring together sounds from world, roots, folk and jazz.

Priest Weston Village Hall, 7.30pm, £8/£5, 01938 561336. Arts Alive.

SONIC BOOM Malthouse, Ironbridge.

JAZZ @ THE OLD BLACK LION Featuring Simon Deeley and Dayne Cranenburgh Duo, piano and bass.

Black Lion, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, free, 01497 820841.

INDIE HAWKES UNDERCOVERS Golden Cross Inn, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford.

SPEAK BROTHER Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 01497 821762.

ROCKAOKE The Exchange, Newtown.

THE LONDON BRIDGE TRIO With Ivan Ludlow (baritone).

Programme includes Schumann and Mendelsson. The Tabernacle, Machynlleth, 7.30pm, £10, 01654 703730.

TONY HUGHES Stag, Llanidloes.

FOLK SHOWCASE An evening of diverse folk music performed by Sue Harris and musicians with a Bishop’s Castle connection.

Three Tuns, Bishop’s Castle, 7.30pm, £7.50. www.bishopscastleartsfestival. co.uk

Sat 20 February 19TH ANNUAL RORKE’S DRIFT CONCERT Over 100 young musicians all in glorious harmony. Featuring Cadet Force musicians from across the UK. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £9.50/£8.50, 01874 611622.

FIVE O’CLOCK HEROES Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

RHYTHM THIEVES Sitwell Arms, Bucknell.

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NICE ‘N’ SLEAZY Black Lion, Bridge St, Hereford.

JACK BRETT AND GUESTS King’s Head, Tenbury Wells.

NEW TRICKS The Bell Inn, Etnam St, Leominster.

DJ MR B Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 01497 821762.

Sun 21 February

SHREWSBURY JAZZ NETWORK Featuring Dave Newton Trio, (piano, double bass and drums). The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £14, members £12, £7 under 21s on the door, 01743 232236.

UNDERCOVER Stag, Llanidloes.

HEREFORD BIG BAND Supper and Swing evening. All Saints Church, Hereford. Two-course supper, bar and raffle, 7.30pm, £25 in advance from Terence 01432 850752, Jenny 01432 278305 or Rowena 01981 690441. In aid of St Michael’s Hospice.

KRAZY LEGZ Malthouse, Ironbridge.

MAMBO JAMBO See 19 Feb for details. Brilley Village Hall, 7.30pm, £10, 01544 327227.

Arts Alive.

STONE HEARTS The Plough, Whitecross Rd, Hereford.

MIKE PIGGOTT’S HOT CLUB TRIO Top UK jazz violinist. Three Tuns, Bishop’s Castle, 7.30pm, £10. www.bishopscastleartsfestival.co.uk

RAPSQUILLION IN CONCERT Award-winning harmony group. Town Hall, Bishop’s Castle, 7.30pm, £8 from the Town Hall. www.bishopscastleartsfestival.co.uk ZOE GREEN BAND Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4pm.

ABOUT MUSIC PROJECT OPEN MIC Accoustic session. Three Tuns, Bishop’s Castle, 8pm, 01588 630092. www.bishopscastleartsfestival.co.uk MIKE HOLLOWAY The Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm.

CARDUCCI QUARTET Programme includes Dvorak, Schubert and Haydn. Maidment Hall, Shrewsbury School, 3pm, 01743 367482.

BISHOP’S CASTLE ORCHESTRA From Mozart to Beatles and beyond.

Three Tuns, Bishop’s Castle, 4-6pm, free. www.bishopscastleartsfestival. co.uk

Mon 22 February JAZZ @ SPARKIES BAR Featuring Mark Latimer and Steve Tarner. Sparkies Bar, 18 West St, Leominster, 8pm, free, 01568 610060.

Tues 23 February Dave Newton Trio, Shrewsbury Jazz

THE REMI HARRIS PROJECT The Victory Hall, Clows Top, 7pm, £12, 01584 881564.

BRECON JAZZ CLUB Featuring Juan Galiardo Jazz Trio.

Piano-led, an Espana-Cymru trio playing classic jazz.Bar, Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 8pm, £7, 01874 611622.

FASCINATING AIDA’S DILLIE KEANE Brand new tunes, grand old favourites, songs of love and hilarious songs of utter wickedness. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

ROB DUNSFORD & NEVE SPENCER MOLLER Singer/songwriter and guitarist.

Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7.30pm, £2.50, 01686 614555.

“OFF THE CUFF” 60’s 70’s Rock Band

Off the Cuff are a four-piece band comprising of: Dave Beale: Lead guitar/vocals Brian Jones: Rhythm guitar/vocals Paul Newton: Bass guitar/vocals Keith Baker: Drums Playing a selection of classic 60’s and 70’s rock music.

For bookings please contact: Paul: 07583 206983 or Dave: 07974 745030 Email: paulnewton343@btinternet.com You can find Off the Cuff on Facebook

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Colin Carr, Carducci Quartet, 21 Feb

DAWSON Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

LET’S TWIST AGAIN Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £21-£19, 01743 281281.

Sat 27 February QUARTETTE LUNOIRE They combine set design and lighting to create a distinctive atmosphere to accompany their music. Marie McNally - clarinet, John Hymas - violin and accordion, Joanne Jeffries - cello and Deborah Anderson - double bass.

Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 8pm, £10, tickets from The Workhouse, Courtyard Antiques or www.wegottickets.com TIME BANDITS Burgoynes Wedding Fayre, Lyonshall, 10am-4pm, 07815 800261.

ADAM HODSON & THE ACOUSTIC UNDERDOGS Malthouse, Ironbridge.

Wed 24 February JOE SEAGER Housmans, 27 High St, Church Stretton, 01694 724441.

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

AMERICAN COUNTRY NIGHT Bluegrass/Old time blues. King’s Head, Tenbury Wells.

THE JAMES BROTHERS Sydney-born James Fagan and Kiwi Jamie McClennan. Drawing from the folk, blues and bluegrass that inspired them. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 8pm, £11, 01584 878141.

Thurs 25 February MERCURY Queen tribute band. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

OPEN MIC Hosted by Howard and Clare.

Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford, 01952 610888.

ALEX RAINSFORD Indie music. The Bell Inn, Etnam St, Leominster.

THE POOBAHS Dun Cow, Shrewsbury.

FRIDAY LIVE Desert Island Picks with Sam Barcroft.

Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 01497 821762.

JAZZ @ THE OLD BLACK LION Featuring Simon Deeley and Dayne Cranenburgh Duo, piano and bass.

Black Lion, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, free, 01497 820841.

WILL KILLEEN Acoustic blues. King’s Head, Tenbury Wells.

DYNAMITE DICK BAND Malthouse, Ironbridge.

FRIDAY NIGHT HOP Featuring The Endings, Speedgums and Ohm Bombs. Ludlow Brewery, £4 in advance, £5 on the door, 01584 873291.

DARYL Stag, Llanidloes.

OBSCURE Rock and blues. Golden Cross Inn, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford.

SULTANA BROTHERS Black Lion, Bridge St, Hereford.

RHYTHM THIEVES Royal Oak, Wolverhampton.

COULL QUARTET Programme includes Haydn, Dvorak and Beethoven. Moor Park, near Ludlow, 7.30pm, £18, students £6 from Assembly Rooms, Ludlow or on the door. Ludlow Music Society.

BLACK AND BLUES BAND The Plough, Whitecross Rd, Hereford.

THE LUKE DOHERTY BAND With support from Lucie Vowles and the Tetrachords. The Booth Hall, Hereford. Hereford Blues Club.

07918 617122.

BUILTH MALE VOICE CHOIR St David’s Day concert with Buccas Four. Builth Wells High School, 7pm, £8 on the door, www.WeGotTickets,com

OPEN MIC Hosted by Mark of the Rhythm Thieves.

Sun Inn, Leintwardine, 8pm.

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WILD HARE CLUB Featuring The Incredibly Strange Film Band with special guest Marilyn Monroe (!) A special show for Borderlines 2016 with the 11-piece ISFB performing a selection of the funkiest film and TV themes cherry-picked from the 1960s to the present day. Lyde Court, Hereford, £25 from the Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 850444.

SKYNT Classic line up reunion gig. The Bridge Hotel, Tenbury Wells.

Fri 26 February

MUSIC AT THE EDGE Featuring Whalebone. Folk viewed through a rock lens and classic rock with Celtic googles on. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 8pm, £8, 01952 728911.

CHICAGO BYTES Rhythm and blues. King’s Head, Tenbury Wells.

THE SONGS OF LEONARD COHEN Presented by Keith James. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 8pm, £12, £8 students, 07967 517125.

Quartette Lunoir

WILL KILLEEN Black Lion, Bridge St, Hereford.

Wild Hare Club - Marilyn

Sun 28 February

HEATHER SMALL Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £28.50, 01743 281281.

JACK BRETT The Sunday evening Chill. The Red Lion, West St, Knighton, 7.30pm, 01547 428080.

Mon 29 February JAZZ @ SPARKIES BAR Featuring Mark Latimer and Steve Tarner. Sparkies Bar, 18 West St, Leominster, 8pm, free, 01568 610060.

FIRED UP Lichfield Vaults, Church St, Hereford, 4pm, 01432 266821.

RUTH WATSON & LEILA BASLETIC Oboe and organ. Programme includes Handel and Bach. St Michael’s Church, Discoed, near Presteigne, 3pm, suggested donation £7.50, 01544 267348.

Raising funds for Knill Church roof.

HILARY NORRIS Organ recital, celebrating the completion of the restoration of the fine Nicholson Organ. Leominster Priory, 3pm, free with refreshments.

LUDLOW JAZZ QUARTET Great players and great tunes.

Saturday Cafe, The Courtyard, 12-2pm.

THE REMI HARRIS PROJECT West Malvern Social Club, 7pm, £10, 01584 881564.

SONIC BOOM Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

GAGA Queen tribute, 20th anniversary tour.

Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 8pm, £16, 01686 614555.

TIME BANDITS Burgoynes Wedding Fayre, Lyonshall, 10am-4pm, 07815 800261.

WORRIED MEN Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4pm.

MARCH Wed 2 March THE DRAGON BAND The Horse and Jockey, Churchstoke, 8pm, free, donations.

RHYTHM THIEVES Mark and Jill with the Fireside Family. Curry night, includes curry buffet and puds, £18. Nori’s Cafe, (formerly called Gracies), 3 Church St, Leominster, 7.30pm, 01568 612876.

Thurs 3 March

FOLK SESSION Arvon Ales, Temple St, Llandrindod Wells, 4pm.

THE HILLBILLIES Stag, Llanidloes.

JAY & WILL The Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm.

LIVE MUSIC Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford, 01952 610888.

EDUARDO NIEBLA DUO One of the world’s great guitarists, presenting an amazing repertoire of stunning flamenco jazz. Steiner Academy, Much Dewchurch, 7.30pm, £10/£5/£28, 01981 540221. Arts Alive.

THE LICHFIELD VAULTS 11 CHURCH STREET, HEREFORD

Sunday 28th February FIRED UP Sunday 27th March

THE DON FOX SCANDAL Sunday 24th April HAUNTED SOULS Traditional Sunday lunches served until 3pm Greek food PLUS SPECIALS Choice of six Real Ales Music starts approx 4pm, music free.

01432 266821

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Eduardo Niebla

JOHNNY TRASHED Black Lion, Bridge St, Hereford.

BLIND EYE Stag, Llanidloes.

EDUARDO NIEBLA DUO See 3 March for details. Chapel Lawn Village Hall, 7.30pm, £8/£6, 01547 530535. Arts Alive.

Sun 6 March PAUL LAMB & CHAD STRENTZ Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4pm.

Fri 4 March EDUARDO NIEBLA DUO See 3 March for details. Playhouse Cinema, Leominster, 7.30pm, £12, 01568 616460. Arts Alive.

RHYTHM THIEVES Chindit Inn, Wolverhampton.

ENGLISH STRING ORCHESTRA Playing a mixed programme of baroque, classical and romantic music.

Lion Ballroom, Leominster, 7.30pm, £14, 01905 570979.

THE TREVOR BURTON BAND Golden Cross Inn, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford.

TOMMY MILLS BAND Stag, Llanidloes.

POKER JACK Malthouse, Ironbridge.

AN EVENING WITH SOUND OF WALES A celebration of all things Welsh, from folk to hymns, contemporary to classical and much more. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7.30pm, £8/£6, 01686 614555.

Sat 5 March

TREORCHY MALE VOICE CHOIR China Street Chapel, Llanidloes, 7pm, £12, 01686 614555. Llanidloes Rotary Club.

THE HYPE Malthouse, Ironbridge.

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

FABULOUS BORDELLOS The Bell Inn, Etnam St, Leominster.

HEREFORD ROCKS Featuring Mick Ralphs, ex Mott the Hoople and Bad company guitarist with his mighty Blues Band. The Left Bank, Hereford. Starting at 2pm and finishing midnight, it will also feature The Troy Redfern Band, Willow Robinson, Raptor, Sultana Brothers, The Roadhouse Band, Rocky Road To Ruin and the Linerunners. £15, www.herefordleftbank.com or 07592 839386.

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NICE ‘N’ SLEAZY The Plough, Whitecross Rd, Hereford.

EDUARDO NIEBLA DUO See 3 March for details. Chelmarsh Parish Hall, 6pm, £10/£7 includes refreshments, 01746 862104.

Arts Alive.

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

BRIMFIELD FOLK CLUB Brimfield Village Hall, Brimfield, near Ludlow, 8pm, 01584 711854.

UKRAINIAN EVENING Traditional live music, dance and food.

Fownhope Memorial Hall, 7pm, £10 adults, £6 under 16s, 01432 860003.

JAZZ @ SPARKIES BAR Featuring Mark Latimer and Steve Tarner. Sparkies Bar, 18 West St, Leominster, 8pm, free, 01568 610060.

Music Workshops

Sat 20 & Sun 21 Feb BISHOP’S CASTLE ARTS FESTIVAL MUSIC WORKSHOPS 20 Feb - Samba Band Drumming Workshop run by Peta. For all ages.

The Church Barn, Bishop’s Castle, 11am, free. 21 Feb - Harmony Singing Workshop with Rapsquillion. Methodist Hall, Bishop’s Castle, 2.30-4pm, free. www.bishopscastleartsfestival. co.uk Sun 28 Feb SHROPSHIRE HARMONY QUIRE We sing mainly West Gallery music which is great fun to perform. Led by Sue Harris. Bishop’s Castle Methodist Hall, Station St, 2-5pm, free. Enquiries bosky@btinternet.com Sat 5th March SAMBA DRUMMING WORKSHOP SambaBrecon is a friendly community band and we are running a FREE taster Samba drumming workshop. All welcome especially beginners - no previous experience necessary). Tea, coffee will be provided. 10–12am, Parish Hall, Lion St, Hay on Wye . If you are interested in coming please contact Gill on 01497 821631

Sat 5 March SHROPSHIRE HILLS IRISH MUSIC DAY A day of workshops for tune players.

Fiddle (intermediate and advanced with Pete Cooper. Play it By Ear (all melody instruments) with Kitty Greenwood. Flute and whistle with Jem Hammond. Irish session favourites with Kitty, Garry and Moira Bracknall. Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, all day £44 including lunch, morning and afternoon refreshments, 01584 841564.

Sat 12 March BMEMF WORKSHOP FOR SINGERS Capilla Flamenca (Music of the Flemish Chapel in the Spanish Royal Court). Tutor: Graham Coatman.

Yarpole Church, near Leominster, 9.30am-4.30pm, £16 for EMF members, £18 non-members, £5 students.

Prior booking essential, 01568 780559, www.bmemf.org.uk 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 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 Community Hall, near Llandrindod Wells, 8pm, 01597 851427.

Tuesdays SAMBABRECON We are a friendly community band which meets each week to practice drumming and have fun. If you would like to come along, and beginners are especially welcome - we would love to see you! Please contact either Sue on 07792 165481 or Gill on 01497 821631. 7-9pm at Harley’s Night Club, 8 Bell Lane, Brecon - close to the library.

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.

Alternate Wednesdays PLAY IT BY EAR Ceilidh tunes and ceilidh band.

Suitable for all instruments from beginners to experienced players.

Craven Arms, 7.30-9.30pm, £25 for 5 week course or £7 per week.

Kitty Greenwood, 01584 841564.

Wednesdays CASTLE VOICES SING ON 7 - 8.30pm in the Cadet Hall, Bishop’s Castle. Sing your heart out with songs from far and wide.

Everything taught by ear. All welcome, £5 per week. Led by Sue Harris 01547 550158 sumarieharris@btinternet.com Wednesdays BISHOP’S CASTLE EARLY MUSIC GROUP Singing renaissance and baroque music a cappella. All music readers welcome, 7.30pm. Contact Mark, 075385 68378 or email 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, 7.30pm-9.30pm. Polly on 01584 823609 or info@oak-barn.co.uk or check our website www.jollypages. co.uk/larks Thursday CLUNSONGBIRDS 10 -11.30am in Hightown Hall - along from the church. Uplifting songs from many traditions around the world, all taught by ear. Everyone welcome for a

rousing sing. £5 per week. Led by Sue Harris 01547 550158 sumarieharris@btinternet.com 1st and 3rd Thursdays HEREFORD CHANTING CIRCLE. 11am-1pm plus one Friday evening 8pm - 10pm. A devotional singing group.

Beautiful chants from a variety of spiritual traditions (Kirtan, Sufi, Gospel, Native etc), 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 see www.karimandsusanne.co.uk Thursday CANTORION LLANDRINDOD Mixed choir, early/classical music.

Howey VH, 7.45pm, 01874 754774.

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

Free. 01432 263495.

Friday 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 First Saturday OPEN MIC Greyhound Inn, Llangunllo, 9pm, 01547 550400.

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

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

3rd Saturday OPEN MIC NIGHT Mortimers Cross Inn, Mortimers Cross, all welcome, 8pm, 01568 709212.

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

Every Sunday OPEN MIC Stag, Llanidloes, 6.30pm, 01686 414824.

1st Sunday OPEN MIC NIGHT with Danger Trains, England’s Gate, Bodenham, 7:30pm, all welcome.

Steve 07969 470959 1st Sunday OPEN MIC With Danger Trains. England’s Gate, Bodenham, 7pm, all welcome. Steve 07969 470959.

2nd Sunday ACOUSTIC MUSIC SESSION Jill and Mark (from the Rhythm Thieves) hosting. All styles welcome. The Sun Inn, Leintwardine, 8pm.

Kington Operatic Society

ALL AT SEA

An original, family panto packed with action, dancing and popular songs.

Fun for all!

Lady Hawkins Community Leisure Centre

Thurs 18th Fri 19th Sat 20th Feb 7.30pm Saturday matinee at 2.30pm Tickets £7 £5 conc.

Tom Bounds Electrical, Kington 01544 231303 day 01544 231501 evenings

RHYTHM THIEVES

Fri 12 Feb Sun 14 Feb Sat 20 Feb Fri 26 Feb Sat 27 Feb Wed 2 Mar Fri 4 Mar -

Phone 01568 770134 Sun Inn, Leintwardine - New ‘band based’ Open Mic, drums and bass provided, 8pm Sun Inn, Leintwardine, Acoustic session.

Sitwell Arms, Bucknell.

Sun Inn, Leintwardine, Open Mic, 8pm.

Royal Oak, Wolverhampton.

Norrie’s, 3 Church St, Leominster, 8pm.

Chindit Inn, Wolverhampton.

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

Every Wednesday ACOUSTIC NIGHT Baskerville Hall Hotel, near Hay-on-Wye, 8.30pm, 01497 820033.

Every Monday BLUES & COUNTRY JAM NIGHT The Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford, 9pm, 01952 610888.

First Wednesday BLACK HILL TUNE CLUB Longtown, 01432 263495.

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

First Wednesday SONG AND GUITAR SESSION Red Lion, Llanidloes. 07445 338949.

Every Monday nights BRECON TOWN BAND Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7-9pm. 01874 623650.

Every Wednesday TELFORD ACOUSTIC CLUB The Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford, 9pm, 01952 610888.

First Monday IRISH NIGHT The Grape Vaults, Leominster, 01568 611404.

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

4th Monday FOLK/ACOUSTIC SESSION Any style, Crown Inn, Clunton, 8pm, 01588 660226.

Alternate Wednesdays SESSION Major’s Arms, Halmonds Frome, 01531 640261.

Every Tuesday OPEN MIC All welcome. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 01497 821762.

Alternate Wednesdays SESSION Crown Inn, Colwall, 01684 541074.

Every Tuesday TUESDAY JAM SESSION The Falcon Hotel, Bromyard, 8-11pm, 01885 483034.

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

First Tuesday OPEN MIC NIGHT King’s Head, Tenbury Wells.

Fourth Wednesday OLD TIME AMERICAN AND BLUEGRASS King’s Head, Tenbury Wells.

3rd Tuesday FOLK NIGHTS The Crown Inn, Longtown, 8pm. Register for e-Newsletter john.baxter87@btinternet.com Last Tuesday ACOUSTIC LIVE SESSIONS Hafren, Newtown, £2 on the door, 01686 614555.

Last Tuesday JAM SESSION Beer In Hand, Eign St, Hereford.

Last Tuesday HOMEND POETS & MUSICIANS Ledbury, www.folklife.org.uk/homend-poets.html Nick Halligan, 01684 563281.

PIANO TECHNICIAN & TUNER ROBBY TONER (A.E.W.V.H.) Tuning, Regulation, Repairs & Transportation of Concert, Grand & Upright Pianos.

Fine Tune/Concert Pitch

Please Call:- 07884 245665

Every Thursday SESSION Black Swan, Much Dewchurch, 01981 540295.

1st Thursday (except Aug) TRAD SESSION Acoustic traditional music session. Join in or listen. The Bull & Heifer, Bettws Cedewain, Newtown, 8pm, 01686 650603.

1st Thursday FOLK Farmer’s Arms, Wellington Heath, 01531 660253.

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

Trevor Davies Music

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

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

Plus many other brands.

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

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

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

3rd Thursday FOLK SESSION King’s Head, Tenbury Wells.

3rd Thursday OPEN MIC NIGHT Tarrington Arms, Tarrington, Hereford. Details ne-services@hotmail.co.uk 3rd Thursday FOLK NIGHT Castle Inn, Knucklas, 7pm, 01547 528223.

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

1st & 3rd Friday ACOUSTIC FEATURE NIGHTS Castle Inn, Wigmore, 8pm, 07549 414138.

1st & 3rd Friday every month OPEN MIC & ROCKAOKE The Exchange, Newtown, 01686 624275.

2nd & 4th Friday OPEN MIC Radnorshire Arms, Presteigne 07549 414138.

3rd Friday TRADITIONAL SESSIONING Llanfyllin Workhouse, 01691 649062.

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

4th Friday SESSION Lamb Inn, Stoke Prior, 01568 760226.

Last Friday TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC SESSION The Yew Tree, All Stretton, 8.30pm, all welcome. Contact Keith 07971 661615.

Last Friday OPEN MIC NIGHT With Mark from the Rhythm Thieves. Sun Inn, Leintwardine, 8.30pm, 07885 467673.

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

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Available in Presteigne at The Rowan Tree, Winnie’s Newsagents and The Workhouse Gallery. Grandad’s Shed at Kington and The Thomas Shop at Penybont. Price £4.

VENUES ASSEMBLY ROOMS, Mill Street, Ludlow 01584 878141 BARRELS, St Owen Street, Hereford 01432 274968 BASKERVILLE ARMS, Clyro, near Hay-on-Wye 01497 820670.

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

BELL HOTEL, Commercial St, Newtown 01686 625540 BELL INN, Etnam St, Leominster 01568 616811 THE BRIDGE HOTEL, Tenbury Wells 01584 810434 THE BRIDGE, Ludlow 01584 872963 BLACK LION, Bridge St, Hereford, 01432 266000 CARAD, East St, Rhayader, 01597 810192 CHARLTON ARMS, Ludlow, 01584 872813 CONQUEST THEATRE, Bromyard, 01885 488575 THE COURTYARD, Edgar St, Hereford. 01432 340555 THE DUKES ARMS, Presteigne 01544 267318 DUN COW, Shrewsbury 01743 356408 THE EXCHANGE, Newtown 01686 621814.

GARWAY VILLAGE HALL, Hereford 01981 580056 THE GEORGE & DRAGON, Knighton 01547 528532 GLEANINGS, near Bishop’s Castle, 01743 891412 THE GLOBE AT HAY, Hay-on-Wye 01497 821762 THE GOLDEN CROSS INN, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford 01432 880274.

GRAPE VAULTS, Broad St, Leominster 01568 611404.

THE GRANARY, Leominster 01568 614290.

THE GROVE HOTEL, Belle Vue, Shrewsbury, 01743 271227 THE HARP INN, Glasbury-on-Wye 01497 847373 THE HERDSMAN, Widemarsh St, Hereford, 01432 277330 HOPE & ANCHOR, Rope Walk, Wye St, Ross-on-Wye. 01989 563003.

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

THE LAKESIDE CAFÉ, Llandrindod Wells, 01597 825679 LICHFIELD VAULTS, Church St, Hereford. 01432 266821 LION BALLROOM, Broad St, Leominster. 01568 611588 THE LOWFIELD INN, Marton, Welshpool 01743 891313 LUDLOW BREWING COMPANY, The Railway Shed, Ludlow 01584 873291 THE MALTHOUSE, Ironbridge, 01952 433712 MINER’S ARMS, Priest Weston 01938 561352 NELSON INN, Ludlow 01584 872908 OAKENGATES THEATRE, Telford. 01952 619020 THE OLD ELECTRIC SHOP, Hay-on-Wye 01497 821194 THE OLD MILL, High Street, Llanidloes 01686 412008 THE OXFORD ARMS, Duke St, Kington 01544 230322 THE PLOUGH INN, Whitecross Road, Hereford 01432 343360 THE RETREAT, Ledbury, 01531 632766.

ROSE & CROWN, Tenbury Wells, 01584 811336 ROYAL FOUNTAIN, Cleobury Mortimer 01299 272720 ROYAL OAK, Presteigne, 01544 260842.

THEATR BRYCHEINIOG, Canal Wharf, Brecon 01874 611622 THE HAFREN, Llanidloes Road, Newtown 01686 614555 THE THREE ELMS, Hereford. 01432 273338.

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

WHITEHORSE INN, The Square, Clun. 01588 640305.

WHITE SWAN, Eardisland, 01544 388577 WYESIDE ARTS CENTRE, Builth Wells, 01982 552555 YORKSHIRE HOUSE, St Mary’s St, Shrewsbury 01743 362622

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band directory APPLEBY KINSEY a contemporary folk and jazz trio: acoustic guitar, flute, saxophones, double bass, female vocals. A large repertoire of original songs, from tender, lyrical, slightly dark, to up-tempo latin jazz and dance.

Live original music with authenticity and sophistication for events, festivals, weddings, clubs. www.applebykinsey.com or call Ken on 07979 542 449.

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

BANDAMANIA 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, solo or with a variety of bands from duo to six piece, including Whiskey River (5/6 piece playing swamp music from America’s Deep South with fiddle, Cajun accordion and sax), The Whiskey River Boys (duo version of the same), The Grass Snakes (5 piece trad bluegrass band with high lonesome harmony vocals), Blakes III (an eclectic acoustic trio with fiddle, clarinet, guitar and 3 part harmony) and The Blake Plowman Hot Band (red hot 4 piece rocking country band). Pubs, Clubs, Weddings, Divorces, etc.

Contact: 07846 669890 or 01432 342018. Email: info@martinblake.org Website: www.martinblake.org 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 THE FLOK Duo/Trio/Band suitable for most occasions.

Kate Thomas lends her stunning voice to a refreshing mix of material from the likes of KT Tunstall, Pink and Mumford & Sons, ably supported by Dave Luke (guitar/ mandolin/vocals) and a solid but subtle rhythm section.

Dave 07967 029159 Kate 07817 019918 daveluke1@ hotmail.com - or like us on Facebook!

HAGGLEBAG How about some lively and raucous Irish songs, jigs and reels from this 5-piece band? Featuring flute, guitar, melodeon, mandolin and bass. Great for pubs, parties and festivals. Find us on facebook or email lornaflute@talktalk.net Telephone 07442 168858.

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THE HANNAH BAILEY BAND play soul, classic rock, pop and blues. Featuring Hannah, the queen of midland soul on vocals and guitar. Double keyboards, guitar, bass and electric drums (they can be turned down - or up!) and vocal harmonies provide their funky sound. You just “gotta, gotta, gotta” book them for your party or pub.

Contact Bill Pitt on 01584 819394.

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!

HOTSY-TOTSY If you’re seeking musical entertainment with a vintage twist from the golden age of swing, delivered by experienced performers, dancers and musicians who exude elegance, sophistication and glamour, also specializing in strict tempo for ballroom, latin and fun sequence dancing, then Hotsy Totsy Entertainment Inc. can help. Different line ups for different occasions, tailor made entertainment for your event.

Parties, Weddings and Corporate Events catered for.

Contact Naomi 01588 674823 or email npayne14@ yahoo.co.uk www.hotsytotsyentertainmentinc.co.uk 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 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

MOSTLY JOHN CEILIDH BAND Cast aside that economic gloom. Why not let our merry minstrels, aided by the lovely Pammy (“no, no, no!”) restore your joie de vivre at your party, wedding or knees-up.

John 01588 661096.

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 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! RAY STROUD Fingerstyle guitarist/singer. Huge repertoire of songs and tunes from 60s-90s, jazzy pop, roots and folk. “Faultless playing and wonderful songs.

Expect an eclectic mix and to be delightfully entertained” - Rea Rver Roots. www.ray-stroud.com 07962 916333 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 www.sambucamusic.co.uk SEAN SAYE Music from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s.

Great party music, capturing the retro vibe. Contact tel: 07734 399497 or email seansaye@yahoo.co.uk.

Website www.seansaye.com.

SILVER BRANCH Ceilidh/folk band, complete with caller and PA system. Multi-instrumental 5-piece band playing traditional Irish/world music and contemporary tunes. David: 01981 540832, Anna: 07980 961187.

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.

STOMPING-GROUND Versatile 3 piece party band.

Ideal for weddings and function’s. Contact Richie 07817 620644. www.stomping-ground.co.uk www.stomping-ground.co.uk 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 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 ROCK OF AGES EXPERIENCE BackTrack to the 80s with The Rock Of Ages Experience Tribute Band.

Ian: 07736 816136. See our live video on our website www.therockofagesexperience.com 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 TROVATORI Classical singers Darren and Caroline perform opera and musicals through to modern ballads and folk accompanied on guitars. Live, stylish and bespoke entertainment. www.trovatori.com Tel: 07971 880794 or email mail@trovatori.com THE TRENSETTS ROCK BAND: Good dancin’ good listenin’. Real authentic music. For parties, weddings, clubs, pubs. Reasonable fees.

Contact Gwyn on 01686 625665 /07831 557292.

THE VILLAGE QUIRE Spine-tingling harmonies sung with all the emotional clout, subtlety of expression and love of life that you get when voices are raised together in song. Music from and inspired by the folk harmony, west gallery and shape note traditions all woven together with words and stories. New show for 2015 / 16 ‘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.

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

01588 650686.

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theatre PERFORMANCE

Wed 3 February A PLEASING TERROR Two ghost stories by MR James and performed by RM Lloyd Parry. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £13/£11, 01743 281281.

Wed 3 - Fri 5 Feb February TRANSPORTS PIPELINE THEATRE COMPANY. In 1973 a 15 year old is shunted into her final foster home. Her foster mother has a hint of a foreign accent and a trunk full of secrets.

A story that draws on real life experience of the Kindertransport. 3 Feb - Talbot Theatre, Whitchurch, 7.30pm, £8/£6/£25, 01948 660660. 4 Feb - SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 7.30pm, £10/£7, 01588 630321. Arts Alive.

5 Feb - The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

Mon 8 - Sat 13 February DRAMA & ONE-PLUS FESTIVAL BRECKNOCK FEDERATION OF YOUNG FARMERS. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7pm, £9, £12 Saturday gala, 01874 611622.

Thurs 11, Fri 12 & Sat 13 February THE BEST THING VAMOS THEATRE. A swinging ‘60s story of mistaken morals, sexual revolution and unconditional love from the UK’s leading full mask theatre company.

11 & 12 Feb - Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £15/£13, 01743 281281. 13 Feb - Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 8pm, £14/£12, 01584 878141.

Tues 16 Feb & Mon 7 March GRAV TORCH THEATRE COMPANY. In 2007 Ray Gravell died.

He was 56 years old. Known to millions for his legendary exploits on the rugby field, Grav was more than that. This play celebrates the man and the legend. 16 Feb - The Courtyard, Hereford, 8pm, 01432 340555. 7 March Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7.30pm, £13/£11, 01982 552555.

Wed 17 & Thurs 18 Feb FAGIN’S LAST HOUR ‘Oliver Twist’s’ dark tale of crime and punishment is stunningly re-imagined in this critically acclaimed stage adaptation. Told from the point of view of Fagin, one hour before his execution. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7pm, 01432 340555.

Fri 19 February MY DEAREST GIRLS FRANCESCA MILLICAN SLATER. Based on real letters sent between a group of six Shropshire women between 1917-1920. For ages 12+. Little Wenlock Village Hall, 7.30pm, £8, 01952 505888. Arts Alive.

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Fri 19 & Sat 20 February CHIP SHOP CHIPS BOX OF TRICKS. Focusing on love at different ages and celebrating the nation’s favourite food, Chip Shop Chips is an immersive love story set in a chippy! So put on your dancing shoes, tuck into a fish supper and brace yourself for a unique theatrical experience. 19 Feb - Silvester Horne Institute, Church Stretton, 7.30pm, £15 includes fish and chip supper, 01694 720132. 20 Feb - Quatt Village Hall, 7.30pm, £12.50 includes fish and chip supper, 01746 781759. Arts Alive.

Sat 20 February THE CATERBURY TALES BLAST FROM THE PAST THEATRE COMPANY. Six of the best loved tales, fast furious and very funny with inspiration taken from medieval mystery plays. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 8pm, £12, students £8, 07967 517125.

Sun 21 February BUILTH YFC ANNUAL CONCERT The junior members will present ‘An Audience with...’ while the seniors will perform their entry in the One Act Drama section. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 2pm & 7pm, £8/£5, 01982 552555.

Wed 24 Feb AUSTEN’S WOMEN Thirteen of Jane Austen’s heroines come to life in this bold revisiting of some of literature’s most celebrated works.

The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

Thurs 25 February WILDE WITHOUT THE BOY AND THE BALLAD OF READING GAOL Performed by Gerard Logan. ‘Wilde Without the Boy’ is a dramatic interpretation of De Profundis, the letter Oscar Wilde wrote to his lover from his cell. ‘The Ballad of Reading Gaol’, written after his release from prison.

Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £11.50/£10, 01874 611622.

Thurs 25 February THE GLASS MENAGERIE An absent father, a domineering mother, a daughter lost in a world of her own and a son intent on leaving - a family struggling to survive on hopes and dreams. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7.45pm, £11, 01686 614555.

Thurs 3 March THE BIRTHDAY PARTY A shabby boarding house in a small English seaside town.

An elderly couple take care of a solitary guest, who rarely ventures out. But when an impromptu, seemingly innocent birthday party abruptly turns into a deadly game of cat and mouse, there are horrifying repercussions. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7.45pm, £11, 01686 614555.

MUSICAL THEATRE & OPERA Tues 9 February FAME WILLIAM BROOKES SCHOOL. This all singing and all dancing cast share their final years at New York City’s celebrated school of the Performing Arts in an attempt to pursue lives of stardom and fame. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7.30pm, £8/£6, 01952 728911.

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Sun 14 February DIDO AND AENEAS - PURCELL & STABAT MATER PERGOLESI ARMONICO CONSORT. The epic tragedy of a queen, a soldier and an illicit love is told through a spectacularly rich array of music, culminating in the one of the most moving arias ever written, Dido’s heart-wrenching stoical lament ‘When I am lain in earth’. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £22-£15, 01743 281281.

Tues 16 - Sat 20 February AVENUE Q Winner of the Tony Awards ‘Triple Crown’ for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book. This charming musical tells the story of the loveable characters on a downtown New York street trying to make sense of life’s burning issues.

Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury. Tues-Thurs 7.30pm, Fri 5pm & 8.30pm,, Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm, £28-£18, 01743 281281.

Thurs 18 - Sat 20 February ALL AT SEA KINGTON OPERATIC SOCIETY. A family pantomime, packed with action, dancing and popular tunes. It is 1912.

Mrs Vacuum and Alotoflese, the cat board the New York bound liner in an attempt to find their way back home...

Lady Hawkins School, Kington, 7.30pm, Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm, tickets from Tom Bounds Electrical, Kington or 01544 231303 day, 01544 231501 eves.

Fri 26 February A VIENNESE STRAUSS GALA An authentically costumed production, featuring highlights from some of the great Operettas of the Strauss family with The European Orchestral Ensemble and soloists from major opera companies. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £18.50/£17.50, 01874 611622.

Wed 16 - Sat 19 March PATIENCE HEREFORD GILBERT AND SULLIVAN SOCIETY. A musical romp compbines a sparkling score, topsy-turvy plot and witty dialogue, all set in a bygone era where ladies sighed for their sweethearts and love could turn the whole world upside-down. The Courtyard, Hereford.

Wed-Sat 7.30pm, Sat 2.30pm, £16-£14, students £5 for all performances, 01432 340555.

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Wed 3 - Sat 6 February HORRIBLE HISTORIES Performing ‘Groovy Greeks’ and ‘Incredible Invaders’.

Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, phone for times, £16, children £13, family £54, 01743 281281.

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Fri 12 - Sun 14 & Thurs 18 - Sat 20 February MAY THE FARCE BE WITH YOU In Panto Sci Fi Land, by Andrew Yates. The return of pantomime to the Conquest! Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 01885 488575, www.conquest-theatre.co.uk Sat 13 February PONGO’S PARTY It’s Pongo the Pig’s birthday, but everyone seems to have forgotten. Worse still, his presents have gone missing.

Join Justin Fletcher and Nicola Davies as the voices in a laughter packed, fun-filled adventure with song, jokes and world’s biggest game of pass the parcel. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 11.30am, £9 adults, £8 under 16s, family £30, 01600 772467.

Sat 13 February THE TAP DANCING MERMAID Gather round for the Moon’s magical story about a tippetty-top tap dancer who he has been watching at night.

The Courtyard, Hereford, 11am, 01432 340555.

Sat 13 February RAPUNZEL IMMERSION THEATRE. A familiar tale with a fantastic new spin. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 12.30pm and 3.30pm, £10, children £8, 01743 281281.

Sun 14 February THE OWL AND THE PUSSYCAT’S TREASURY OF NONSENSE SOAP SOUP THEATRE COMPANY. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 3pm, £8, £5 children, 07967 517125.

Mon 15 February COUNT DUCKULA: THE JEWELS OF DUCKULA Live on stage for the very first time in this action packed new adventure. With songs, games and tons of fun.

Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 2pm, £11, 01743 281281.

Wed 17 February THE CHRIS & PUI SHOW CBeebies favourite double act, with a brand new show featuring all the toys and characters from their hit TV programme ‘Show Me Show Me’. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 11am & 2pm, £12/£10, family £40, 01874 611622.

Fri 19 & Sun 21 February THE MIGHTY PRINCE AND OTHER FABULOUS TALES OPEN SKY. Two performers, five stories and a host of bugs, birds, animals and magical creatures. For ages 3+.

19 Feb - Wem Town Hall, 2pm, £7/£5, 01939 238279. 21 Feb - Kingsland Coronation Hall, 2.30pm, £5, 01568 709579. Arts Alive.

Wed 24 & Thurs 25 February PEPPA PIG’S SURPRISE Enjoy fun, games and surprises in this charming, colourful new show with new songs and new life size puppets. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, Wed 1 & 4pm, Thurs 10am & 1pm, £17-£15, family £60, 01743 281281.

DRAMA WORKSHOPS 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. More info at 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.

Mondays BROMYARD YOUTH THEATRE Led by Kate Ganderton. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard. Kids, 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 NO STRINGS ATTACHED Puppetry and Mask Theatre with The Fetch Theatre Co. 11-16, 6.30-8pm.

Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 01584 878141.

Mondays APPLETREE ORGANISATION Junior Youth Theatre for children 8-11 years, 4.45pm. Young Promoters for 13+, 5.45pm. Senior Youth Theatre, 11-18 years, 6.15pm. The Appletree Studio, 15 Lower Galdeford, Ludlow, SY8 1RU. £5 per session. mel@the-appletree.org or phone 0845 548 5449.

Mondays (during term time) BRYCHEINIOG YOUTH THEATRE Led by Andrew Sterry and Gareth Williams.

Ages 9-12 6-7.15pm, ages 13-25 7.30-9pm.

Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 01874 611622.

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

Tuesdays DAI Y BANNAU Focussing on acting, scriptwriting, singing and dancing, storyboarding and set design. Dai Y Bannau is a Welsh medium multimedia theatre group. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 4pm, for ages 7-12 years, 01874 611622.

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

Tuesdays YOUTH THEATRE Drama workshop 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.

Wednesdays THE COURTYARD KIDS For reception Year 2, led by Helen Durant, £60 per term. The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.

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

The Courtyard, Hereford, £67 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.

Thursdays & Fridays SENIOR YOUTH THEATRE For ages 16-24, led by Ellen Dorsett, Dan Pegler or Rebecca Cook. Courtyard, Hereford, £70 per term, 01432 340555.

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

The Courtyard, Hereford, £65 per term, 01432 340555.

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

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

50,000+ titles; North Herefordshire’s largest indie bookseller; We buy books VALENTINE’S MARKET

Specialist in art, design, photography, history, gardening

Sunday 14th February, 10am-3pm.

GARETH REES-ROBERTS The Bookery, Manor Farm, Brampton Bryan, playing Spanish Guitar Music, Bucknell, SY7 0DH Off A4113 Knighton Road.

11am-2pm.

Tel: 01547 530744 OPEN EVERY DAY aardvaark@btconnect.com www.aardvark-books.com Free entry and parking.

Also open our superb CAFÉ!

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

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word Poetry & Storytelling Sun 7 February REEL TO REAL Cheshire Poet Laureate, John Lindley, performs from ‘Screen Fever’, his highly entertaining collection of poems about the magic of cinema, interspersed with spell-binding readings with classic film and still images. Alveley Parish Memorial Hall, 3.30pm, £8/£5, 01746 780478. Arst Alive.

Wed 17 - Sun 21 February BISHOP’S CASTLE ARTS FESTIVAL 17 Feb - The Land of Forgotton Books with Amy, Kate and Tara. A journey into the heart of the Library: an interactive storytelling adventre for 7-12 year olds. Bishop’s Castle Library, 10.30am-12.45pm, free. 18 Feb - The American Voice in Poetry. Bryan Podmore explores what seems both distinctive and influential in American Poetry. Castle Hotel, Bishop’s Castle, 7.30pm, free. 19 Feb - ‘The Shadow’, Hans Christian Andersen’s most mysterious fairytale, an illustrated reading by Paul Binding, followed by discussion. The Church Barn, Bishop’s Castle, 2pm, free. www.bishopscastleartsfestival.co.uk Fri 19 February PLAYING WITH WORDS - SALLY TONGE Stories and song for all the family. Come and hear some yarns, fiddle with a riddle and giggle and songs from Sal For ages 5+. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 10am, £5, 01584 878141.

Thurs 25 February HELEN CHADWICK SONG THEATRE Contemporary stories of roots desplacement and belonging. Hill Cottage Retreats, Rhos-y-Meirch, Knighton, 8pm, £10, 01547 520044.

Comedy

Fri 5 February SEAN LOCK - KEEP IT LIGHT A new stand-up show. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 8pm, £23, 01686 614555.

Sat 6 February MARK STEEL ‘Who Do I Think I Am?’ A new comedy show.

The Courtyard, Hereford, 8pm, 01432 340555.

Tues 9 February & Tues 8 March TELFORD COMEDY CLUB - COMEDY & CURRY 9 Feb - Craig Deele, Jim Kelly, Neil Irving, Aidan ‘Taco’ Jones, Matt Adlington, Eshaan Akbar, Cressida Wetton, Jay Islaam, Sean Massey and Nick Clarke. Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford, 8pm, £6, 01952 610888.

Wed 10 February TOMMY TIERNAN: OUT OF THE WHIRLWIND Ireland’s number one comedian; profound, dark and silly too. For ages 16+. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £19, 01743 281281.

Wed 10 February ROD WOODWARD - THE JOURNEY STARTS HERE Wyeside, Builth Wells, 8pm, £16/£15, 01982 552555.

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Fri 12 February ROB BECKETT - MOUTH OF THE SOUTH For ages 15+. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 8pm, £14, students £12, 01600 772467.

Fri 12 February, Thurs 24 March & Sat 2 April ALIVE AND DANGEROUS - BRIAN CONLEY Brian will perform brand-new comedy, sketches and songs, alongside some of his best-known and loved retrospective material from the screen and onstage.

12 Feb - The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

24 March - Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 01600 772467.

2 April - Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281.

Sun 21 February RICH HALL: 3:10 TO HUMOUR Rich Hall’s critically acclaimed grouchy, deadpan style has established him as a master of absurdist irony and the king of rapid-fire wit. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £16, 01743 281281.

Talks

Tues 2 February & Tues 1 March BRECKNOCK DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS SOCIETY 2 Feb - Bernard Leach, The National Museum of Wales and Tea, with lecturer Simon Rees. 1 March - ‘Your Country Needs You’. Art and Design of World War One, with lecturer James Taylor. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 2.30pm, annual membership £40, visitors welcome £7.50 per lecture, 01874 625679.

Tues 2 February LINGEN GARDENING CLUB ‘How to improve the look of your Garden’. a talk by Roger Turner. Lingen Village Hall, 7.30pm, £4, 01547 540176.

Thurs 4 February TIM JARVIS ‘Safe Return Doubtful: Endurance Retraced’. In 2013, Tim Jarvis successfully led a re-enactment of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s perilous 1916 voyage of survival.

Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.45pm, £11.50/£10.50, 01874 611622.

Wed 10 February BRECON AND DISTRICT MIND ‘Clearing the Clutter’, a talk by Paul Hartley. The Muse, Glamorgan St, Brecon, 7.30pm, £5, Friends £2, 01874 611529.

Fri 12 - Sun 14 February BACK IN TIME A weekend of fascination and fun for everyone, much of it free of charge. Telling tales from hidden, unheard and ignored lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans lives, delving back in time. With exhibitions, discussions, stalls, presentations, music, theatre, entertainment and film. University Centre, Shrewsbury. www.shrewsburylgbthistory.org.uk Sean Lock

Mon 15 February RUBBLE WITHOUT A CAUSE - NEIL COSSONS Neil Cossons explores the dilemmas of landscapes where the powerful texture of decomposition is the attraction.

Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £6.50, £4 Friends of Ludlow Museum, 01584 878141.

Tues 16 February CONSERVATIONIST, WILDLIFE CRIME INVESTIGATOR, FALCONER A talk by Chris Neal. Chris’s current expertise is in falconry, but he will be discussing cruelty to wildlife from his involvement in an undercover documentary film put together over several years for National Geographic, mainly filmed in India. The Friends Meeting House, St Mary’s Lane, Ludlow, 7.30pm, 01568 770282.

Tues 16 February GARWAY HERITAGE GROUP An illustrated talk on ‘Crops and Cultivation: Farming through the Ages’. Garway Village Hall, 7.30pm, £3, www.garwayheritagegroup.co.uk Wed 17 February LOST HOUSES OF SHROPSHIRE Blackbourn Theatre, Prestfelde School, Shrewsbury, 01952 813186.

Wed 17 February LEOMINSTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY ‘Inside Herefordshire Churches through the Centuries’.

A talk by Tim Bridges. Grange Court, Leominster, 7.30pm, £3 on the door, all welcome.

Wed 17 - Sun 21 February BISHOP’S CASTLE ARTS FESTIVAL 18 Feb - Greater than the Iliad? Roman Virgil and the Aeneid, an illustrated talk by David Preshous. The Church Barn, Bishop’s Castle, 2.30pm, free. 20 Feb - Merrily and the Mysterious Border. An opportunity to meet and talk informally with the highly acclaimed author of supernatural and mystery novels set in the Welsh borders, including the Merrily Watkins series. The Church Barn, Bishop’s Castle, 2.30pm, free. www.bishopscastleartsfestival.co.uk Fri 19 February ANDY KIRKPATRICK: COLD MOUNTAIN A unique storyteller and comedian, Andy climbs in some of the most inhospitable places on earth. Cold Mountain is a mash up of thoughts and experiences, laughter and maybe tears, but certainly out of this world. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 8pm, £14.50/£13.50, 01874 611622.

Wed 24 February MAKING WILDLIFE GARDENS A talk by Jenny Steele. Lydbury North Village Hall, 7.30pm, 01588 620055. South West Shropshire Gardening Club.

Mon 29 February WILDLIFE TALK ‘Curlew Recovery Project’ by Mandy Perkins. Town Hall, Bishop’s Castle, 7.30pm, £3.50.

Workshops & Courses Sun 21 February BRING YOUR WRITING VOICE ALIVE With Bethany Rivers. Discover how to unlock your creative voice through various fun writing exercises.

The Church Barn, Bishop’s Castle, 2.30-4pm, free. www.bishopscastleartsfestival.co.uk

Starting Wed 24 February for five weeks A JOURNEY THROUGH TIME - FOSSILS The key to the making of our planet. Each week will include a practical session on the main groups of fossil animals and plants largely drawn from the Museum Resource Centre’s collections. With tutor Paul Olver.

Ludlow Museum Resource Centre, 10.30am-12.30pm, £50 including refreshments, 01743 258881.

Starting March and April WEA HEREFORD BRANCH SPRING WORKSHOPS Herefordshire Museum & Archive Service 10am-12noon Cost £8 each workshop AT MRLC, Friar Street, Hereford Thurs Mar 3rd Spun Gold: History of Wool Thurs Mar 10th Brian Hatton: Portraits & Personalities Tues Mar 15th Alfred Watkins and the Old House Tues Mar 22nd History of Weapons in Hfds collection At HARC, Rotherwas, Hereford Thurs Apr 7th Changing Landscape of Hereford Thurs Apr 14th Written in Ink Weds Apr 20th Education in Hereford 1800-1950 Mon Apr 25th 10am-3pm Cost £12 Cathy’s Bitter Homecoming, Homelessness & Welfare in the Archives Explore fascinating historical artefacts with experts.

Places limited, to book or for further details, contact 01432 880545, email herefordbranch@wea.org.uk

STORY SPACE - Storytelling workshop at Trumpet Corner between Hereford and Ledbury on March 12th led by Carol Florence Graham. Also available are creative writing sessions; coaching; Forest School projects; CPD training for educators and group or individual tuition in Tai Chi Movements for Wellbeing. For more information see www.storyspace.co.uk or email info.storyspace@gmail. com Every 4th Sunday RHYMES AND TELLS Storytelling, prose and poetry, at the Six Bells, Bishop’s Castle, 8pm, free.

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

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, free, 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 Tenbury Library, 01584 812585.

Border Poets 01547 530380.

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grass roots WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW ARE MORE BUSINESSES LIKE RIVERSIMPLE S

OME things are described as “important” – but in the greater scheme of things they are not so much important as “quite interesting” – such as self – opening doors for cars. And car keys that recognize your face. These things are not really important in a way that is fundamental to the car of the future. Not in the same way that the technology that powers the car will be.

This is an update on Riversimple, a business based in Wales, developing very efficient hydrogen fuel cell cars.

The intention is to offer the cars on contract, concentrating on expanding one area at a time. A production prototype has now been constructed by Riversimple engineers in Llandrindod Wells. The engineers tested the prototype for the first time at the Royal Welsh Showground last October and it is now road legal.

The Riversimple business model is pretty radical.

The structure revolves around 6 business “custodians”.

Alongside and equal to a custodian representing investors and one representing commercial partners, is a custodian for the environment, a custodian for local community, a custodian for customers and a custodian for staff. All custodians take an equal part in decision making.

Electric vehicles – Battery and fuel cell powered cars are the clean, low carbon front runners to replace the combustion engine. Battery cars have made the headway so far, but in 2016 a small number of impressive hydrogen fuel cell cars will come on the market. It is often assumed that only the existing big players like Toyota have the capacity to develop these new technologies and turn out cars, but there are no rules to say that a new auto-business model – especially one that can balance sustainability with a solid business plan – couldn’t create its own space.

It takes a brave company to take on the behemoths of the automotive industry, with their billions invested in vast industrial plants that produce in excess of 300,000 cars per year. The Riversimple model is based, not on mass production nor a business incentive to “design for obsolescence”, but the development of smaller scale local production and the construction of high-quality, longlasting cars. The cars will be made available on contract – this is known as selling mobility as a service - which means the cost of running the new Riversimple car will be comparable to the cost of purchasing and running a typical mid-range car.

The discovery of the hydrogen fuel cell is credited to a Welshman named William Grove. Back in 1839, Grove was experimenting with electrolysis. It’s a well-known process today, in which you pass a current of electricity through water to get hydrogen and oxygen. Grove noticed that when he turned off the electric current, there was a reverse flow – in other words hydrogen was reacting with oxygen to generate electricity.

This discovery was not really taken up until the 50s and 60s when NASA was working on the Apollo space program. They developed a ‘Proton Exchange’ membrane through which Hydrogen and Oxygen are catalyzed to create electricity – and this is the basis of the hydrogen PEM fuel cell. The new technology was adopted and developed because of the high efficiency and high energy density it brought to the space program.

The hydrogen fuel cell car produces a small amount of water but no harmful emissions, and it is quick to refuel. Hydrogen can be extracted from Natural Gas, but this process has a carbon footprint. However, it is also possible to harvest hydrogen from farm waste/biomass, or by splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen using electricity from renewable sources.

Last December in Paris, political leaders and delegates from 195 countries made a historic agreement to tackle climate change. After two decades of climate talks, the Paris Agreement represents – at last - a shared, global vision for cutting back on greenhouse gas emissions. What the world needs now are more businesses like Riversimple, working on the things that will cut emissions at scale – these are things that are not just interesting but also important. And if the Paris Agreement needed a particular boost in the UK, then yes, this winter of floods has been, as George Monbiot wrote recently in the Guardian “as if it had come to remind us of what’s at stake.”

Riversimple Mk2 Energy Efficiency – 250 mpg (equivalent) Emissions – Less than 40g CO2 (well to wheel) Range – 300 miles Car to be revealed soon. Open to new investment.

20 more cars planned to come on stream later this year, along with news of a new hydrogen fuelling point. More at www.riversimple.com Rachel Francis, www.sharpeningpencils.co.uk

RIVERSIMPLE – building and testing the new car – the final design is still under wraps.

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Green Events

Sat 6 February SEED SWAP Presteigne Local Food Market. Memorial Hall, Presteigne, 9am-1pm. Bring seeds to swap, vegetables or flowers, many Heritage varieties donated by Garden Organic’s Heritage Seed Library.

Sat 6 February TO ALL GARDENERS Swap seeds, plants and tips, cash contributions gratefully received! Adam Alexander will give a talk, ‘Seed saving made simple and the seedy stories behind my collection’ at 1.30pm. Also produce stalls, tool sharpening service and children’s activities. Courtyard Theatre Foyer, Hereford, 11am-3pm, free, 01531 671004, www.swapseeds.org.uk February HEREFORDSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST 2, 23 & 28 Feb - Pooling Together Work. Bromyard Downs Main Car Park, 9.30am-3pm. 3 Feb - The Work of the Brecon Beacons National Park, a talk by Julian Atkins, The Hopelands, Weobley Village Hall, 7.30pm, £2.50.

4 Feb - Birds in a Herefordshire Garden, a talk by Dr Michael Colquhoun. Christ Church Hall, Ross-on-Wye, 7.30pm, £2.50. 11 Feb - Your Estate Your Legacy: Financial Planning Seminar. Kidwells Solicitors, Kidwell House, 4 Coldnose Rd, Rotherwas Ind. Estate, Hereford, 10.30am-2pm, booking essential, 01432 278179.

13 Feb - Pruning Young Fruit Trees Workshop.

Houghton Court, Hereford, 10am-4pm, £60, booking essential, 01432 356872. 23 Feb - Butterflies of Herefordshire. Talk by Martyn Davies. Kington Primary School, 7.30pm, free. 25 Feb - The Plynlimon Project: Ecology and Wildlife. Talk by Dr Liz Lewis-Reddy.

Aymestry Village Hall, 7.30pm, £1.50. Herefordshire Wildlife Trust, 01432 356872 for further details.

Every Tuesday TODDLE TIME For children aged five and under and their carers.

Onny Meadows, Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, 10.30am-11.30am, bring your wellies!

(With indoor alternative if wet), 01588 676060.

Local Environmental Groups

Knighton Tree Allotments Trust (KTAT): Christine Baker 01547 529990.

Presteigne Freegle (formerly Presteigne Freecycle) Terry Wells 07766 097600 www.freegle.in/presteigne Transition in Hay-on-Wye, Stephen Ainsleigh Rice, 01497 820332 and tthayonwye@googlemail.com Hereford Christian Ecology Group, meets occasionally for talks and outings. 01432 279740.

Green Party Forum meets every 3rd Wed at The Falcon Hotel, (bar), Bromyard, 7.30pm.

Herefordshire Wildlife Trust, www.herefordshirewt.org enquiries@herefordshirewt.co.uk 01432 365872.

Transition Ledbury Paul/Beverley Kinnaird 01531 634788 or transitionledbury@googlemail.com.

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

Knucklas Castle Community Land Project (KCCLP), secretary Jamie Richie, 01547 520263, www.knucklascastle.org.uk, info@knucklascastle.org.uk Hereford Carbon Rationing Action Group www.carbonrationing.org.uk - Vey Straker - T: 01432 840955 - M: 07961 125470 - vey.straker@virgin.net Kington Local Environment & Energy Network (KLEEN) meets regularly 2nd Thursday of every month, 7.30pm, The Oxford Arms, Kington. Planning local action, supporting initiatives, open to all. Contact kleen@momentary-lapse.co.uk Teme Valley Environment Group - Anne-Mary Davies 01547 528833 Will O’Leary - 01547 528792 amdskyborry@hotmail.com www.tveg.org.uk Transition Presteigne meets first Thurs of every month, (except Jan, April & Aug), Radnorshire Arms, Presteigne, 7.30pm, 01544 267768 or email transitionpresteigne@gmail.com Ludlow LA 21 - David Currant - 01584 875501 davidcurrant@phonecoop.coop, www.ludlow21.org.uk Shrews. Friends of the Earth - http://www.shrewsfoe.org. uk- Frank Oldaker 01743 260971 frankoldaker@yahoo.co.uk Herefordshire Friends of the Earth - Melodie Winch, 01432 850647, melodie4foe@gmail.com or find us through Friends of the Earth (UK).

Lightfoot Enterprises - The Old Primary School, Church St, Bishop’s Castle, Tel 01588 630683, E mail info@lightfoot.org.uk, www.lightfoot.org.uk Herefordshire Action for Mammals (HAM) Dave Smith, 7 Primrose Close, Hereford, HR2 7QX. 01432 266937 davetreesmith@aol.com https://sites.google.com/site/herefordshiremammals/ Abergavenny & Crickhowell Friends of the Earth www.monmouthshiregreenweb.co.uk - Barry Greenwood 01873 852245, bgreenwood@ntlworld.com LLES – Llanidloes Energy Solutions - www.lles.co.uk Diana Berriman - 01686 411128 - office@lles.co.uk Brilley Mountain Eco - (Brilley and Michaelchurch Environment Group) - Peter Davies, 01497 831376, peterandgilldavies@hotmail.com Golden Valley Environment Group - Vanessa Hembling, 01981 550377, golden_valley@mail.com, www.goldenvalleyenvironmentgroup.org.uk Transition Hereford - Charlotte Lake 01432 343577 www.transitionhereford.org Rea Valley Environmental Group (ReaVEN) Aims to promote sustainability and environmental concerns throughout the Rea Valley. reaven@live.co.uk.

Radnorshire Wildlife Trust - 01597 823298, info@rwtwales.org, www.rwtwales.org Presteigne Freecycle for Presteigne and surrounding area, groups.yahoo.com/group/presteignefreecycle.

For other areas www.freecycle.org Upper Onny Wildlife Group. Meetings at The Crown Inn, Wentnor, Bishop’s Castle. Richard.keymer@yahoo.co.uk

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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.

ACCREDITED COUNSELLOR REGISTERED PSYCHOTHERAPIST AND CLINICAL SUPERVISOR, offers supportive, non-judgemental, face-to-face, skype and telephone sessions to individuals, couples and groups. Richard Lewis MSc Integrative Psychotherapy, Post-Grad Dips - Consultative Supervision and Children and Young People. BACP Sen. Accred., UKCP Reg. 01547 510360.

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 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.

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 TREATMENTS OFFERED IN LUDLOW. Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils extracted from plants, which have a number of properties, that may, when used, help improve overall emotional health.

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

HILARY FOXWELL BTAA, AHSC, GWCG. Recovery, self-maintenance, health & well-being for your individual needs. Bowen technique treatment for muscle, skeletal, nerve, respiratory, intestinal conditions. Alexander technique tuition to retrain muscle action, breathing, body-mind reactions. Energy and emotional healing release for stress, grief, old trauma.

Practitioner since 1984. Clinics in Tenbury Wells and Tenbury Wellness Centre. 01584 819010.

YOGA IN PRESTEIGNE

Group classes and individual tuition Marie Hudson 01544 260352 www.theyogapractice.org.uk

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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 Hay-on-Wye and Hereford, I can provide services throughout the area. ACP accredited. Valérie Mortin BSc. 07961 885646 or Email: vivalavie@yahoo.com 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, Kingsland and Hereford. Phone to talk or book: 07981 866 667 / www.touchtreetherapy.co.uk CRYSTAL THERAPY Touchstones School of Crystal Therapy provides fully accredited training in Crystal Therapy in Mid Wales. Principal Lauren D’Silva is Chair of the Affiliation of Crystal Healing Organisations (ACHO), she is fully qualified and experienced teacher, therapist and author of Touchstones Manual for the Crystal Therapist. Whether you want to learn more about crystals for your own enjoyment and well-being, or work as a Crystal Therapist, Touchstones has a course for you.

Lauren is also available for Crystal Therapy sessions and can offer Hypnosis and Colour Therapy. Call 01597 822749 or visit www.crystal-therapy.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.

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

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.

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

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.

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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 Montgomeryshire and am happy to visit you at home should you prefer. Following a consultation to determine your unique ailments, be they physical, mental or emotional, a remedy will be carefully selected to match your specific disease. The remedy prescribed will help to stimulate your body’s natural ability to heal itself.

I am very approachable and welcome any interest whether to ask questions or simply to book an appointment. Please contact Shayna Cashmore RN LicWSH RSHom. 07528 774 032.

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

MARIE HUDSON. Yoga classes in Presteigne and Titley.

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

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

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 PSYCHIC READINGS: Clairvoyance, Tarot & Astrology (tape inc). Gifted & compassionate reader with over 20 yrs professional experience. Personal and telephone readings (pre-booked) available. ROWIE 01432 820684.

REFLEXOLOGY Helping to relieve stress, regulate hormonal imbalances, sleep and eating patterns. Aid the release of toxins and restore energy levels. Over 20 years experience - Jo Davies ITEC 01544 267100 or 07876 796885. Clinic in Presteigne, home visits available.

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 HEALER Naturally gifted in releasing emotional grief in present and past lives. 25 years professional experience with physical and mental health. Private healing sessions and talks given. Gillian Williamson, MNFSH. Field House, Kinnerton. 01547 560874.

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

YOGA CLASSES, ONE-TO-ONE LESSONS AND YOGA THERAPY FOR WELL-BEING, FITNESS AND RELAXATION. Classes in Hereford, Moccas, Peterchurch and Eaton Bishop. One-to-ones in Orcop and at Yeleni Support and Therapy Centre, Hereford. Contact Nicky at www. nickyjaquesyoga.co.uk or 07817 268689 for more info.

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Workshops

WORKSHOP LISTINGS - Single listings are free.

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

Starting February for 5 weeks INTRODUCTION TO ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE Discover how to train your mind-brain-body to help you in everyday activities & experiences. Whilst you are working or playing, you can apply the 5 principles to reduce excess tension, enhance flexibility & prevent discomfort or pain. This 5 week course (small group) will provide you with awareness & understanding. You are able (amazingly!) to change your responses by using these simple tools, putting you more in charge of your life. Enquiries & booking (also future dates/times to suit you?)please contact Hilary Foxwell 01584 819010.

Evenings of Fri 11 - Sun 13 March OPENING THE GROUND A weekend residential workshop for men, with Ashley Ramsden, Matthew Trustman and David Confino. Explore the masculine, through your own personal stories. Hill Cottage Retreats, Rhosy-Meirch, Knighton, £190/£180, workshop, vegetarian meals, refreshments and shared accommodation, 01547 520044.

Sat 23 & Sun 24 April AWAKENING THE SHUVANI COURSE This course is the prerequisite to all the other courses. The main emphasis of this course will be on the Shuvanies journey to the inner worlds, introducing those present to spirit helpers and the importance of psychic protection, boundaries and how to create a space of calm, peace and tranquility. For more info, www.shuvani.co.uk email info@shuvani.co.uk Sun 24 April INSIGHT MEDITATION AND MINDFULNESS Reconnecting with nature through mindfulness. An insight meditation day retreat at The Pales. Suitable for beginners and experienced meditators. Doors open at 9.30am for 10am start, www.meditationmidwales.org or 01591 610011.

YOGA CLASSES AND ONE-TO-ONE LESSONS An integrated and holistic approach to working with movement, breathing and mindful, restorative practice. Classes in Moccas, Hereford, Eaton Bishop and Peterchurch. 1:1 sessions at Hereford Centre For Natural Health, Belmont, Yeleni Support and Therapy Centre, Hereford. Contact Nicky at www.nickyjaquesyoga.co.uk or 07817 268689 for more info.

TAI CHI MOVEMENTS FOR WELLBEING A simple sequence which can promote physical, mental and emotional health and wellbeing. This enjoyable form of movement meditation can enhance creativity and help realise true potential. One to One sessions available at Grange Court in Leominster and in Hereford. Contact Carol Florence Graham carol.florence@tmwtraining.com or phone 01432 507703 or 07765 851480.

Thursdays (term time) TAI CHI & CHI KUNG EXERCISES With Jenny Sayer. Classes for beginners. Good for mobility and relaxation whilst reducing stress and promoting health.

Appletree Studio, 15 Lower Galdeford, Ludlow, 6-7pm, £5 per session, 01584 876175.

Fridays WALKING THE LIGHT Friendly small Spiritualist meeting with a guest medium every week. Appletree Studio, 15 Lower Galdeford, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £4 per session.