Broad Sheep March 2015

BROAD sheep march 2015

What’s On - Herefordshire & The Marches

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AST month I was talking about my abiding love for venues in cellars. In the article I forgot to mention that whenever I go to Central London or the South Bank I always try and fit in a quick glass of wine at Gordon’s Wine Bar at the bottom of Villiers Street, by the Embankment Station. This is a delightfully seedy wine bar in a cellar that is so convincing, I’m sure they bring in highly skilled theatre designers every fortnight to make sure it continues to look like something out of a Dickens’ novel. I mention it because last weekend I went up to London for a very brief visit and charged my friends to take us country bumpkins out on the town for the night.

They had no knowledge of last month’s editorial but decided with admirable synchronicity to take us on a tour of the cellar clubs at Soho. At the moment there is a high profile Save Soho campaign going on since the closure of Madame Jo Jos’, the all purpose burlesque, music, strip, comedy club in Brewers Street.

The general feeling is that Soho rents are out of control and the old shops, pubs and clubs are being forced out in a process of gentrification. What will be left is just shops from the big chains and extremely expensive housing.

So off we went on a whistle-stop tour of Soho Cellar Clubs and I was in heaven. Most of the places we visited are meant to be Member’s Clubs, but they don’t seem too fussy, especially early in the evening or if the correct amount of wonga gets waved about. Some were quite smart, some were very seedy, some were big and some were small, but they all seemed to be full of people having a really good time.

We started off at Arts Theatre Club in Frith Street. Lots of Hooray Henrys and Small Ads

4 cocktails served in flowery tea pots and tea sets and ended up in the Phoenix Philosophy 6 Artists’ Club in Phoenix Street with a wrap party for a Hammer style horror movie Art 8 they had just finished shooting in Somerset complete with a pointy-toothed 12 year Art workshops 10 old vampire.

Cinema

16 I don’t really remember where we went along the way, but I do know we had a brilliant meal and drank some extremely nice wine in a cellar restaurant called ‘The Dance 20 Cork & Bottle’, just on the corner of Leicester Square, hiding out among the gift Food

22 shops and pizza joints. (Highly recommended *****) Music 24 Meanwhile, back in sleepy little Presteigne, Dyfed Powys police had decided Music workshops 32 in their infinite wisdom that they needed Venues 35 to come to town specially to quiz Winnies the Newsagents on who had been buying Band directory 36 copies of Charlie Hebdo. Whether this Theatre 38 was an attempt to find some terrorists or Word 42 protect us from terrorists, I have no idea, Grass roots 46 but it did cause much hilarity and was then quickly followed by some wag constructing a Comp therapies 48 Charlie Hebdo amnesty box and hanging We take no it on the lampost outside The Assembly responsibility for Rooms. The town paparazzi took a picture the veracity of the of it and tweeted it and the next thing you information herein know UKIP had picked up on it - taken it Pete Mustill seriously and were re-tweeting it like mad.

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Cover pic: Tricity Vogue’s Ukelele Cabaret.

5 March Leintwardine; 6 March Little Wenlock; 7 March - Pontesbury; 8 March Chelmarsh. Arts Alive.

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NCE again Broad Sheep’s postbag has been bulging with mail, mainly from my obesssive correspondent, Ms. Blodwyn Boggins of Borth. This time she has included a photograph, which goes some way to explain why she is known by her friends, rather unkindly, as ‘The Great Bog of Borth’. She is apparently looking for a new career, something completely different from her previous job as a welder and before that a professional wrestler.

She is keen to become a philosopher and moreover a teacher of philosophy. She seeks my advice.

Dear Ms. Boggins, 1. Never, but never, admit to being a philosopher. If someone asks what you do and you foolishly tell them you’re a philosopher they will either think you’re unnaturally brainy - which you are probably not - or that there’s something seriously wrong with you and that you should be placed in secure accommodation. Instead, be inventive: be a plumber, or a deep-sea diver, or a ballet dancer. But never a philosopher.

2. Cultivate the use of long words. Two maxims should guide you: never use a short word when a long word is available and second, never use an English word when a foreign version is just around the corner. So ‘different’ is out and ‘contradistinctive’ is in. Don’t talk about a ‘view of the world’, refer to someone’s ‘Weltanschauung’.

This will impress no end and will help conceal the truth that you’re using weird vocabulary to hide the fact you are clueless about the topic in hand.

3. With practice you’ll soon be able to string foreign words together into complete, though totally unintelligible, sentences. In the supermarket, for instance, observing the rising cost of basic foodstuffs, you might remark to the check-out girl, ‘Tempora mutantur nos et in illis mutamur, don’t you think, Tracy?‘ Or frustrated by the demonic complications of the new-fangled pin machine in the bank, why not make your opinion crystal clear with ‘Entia non sunt multiplicanda praetor necessitatem’ before storming out in a huff?

4. By your tone of voice it’s essential to give the impression, although probably false, that you know what you’re talking about. So speak really slowly, emphasizing important words, and words that are not important at all - long foreign words especially.

5. At all cost avoid making statements, instead ask lots of questions. Why? Because awkward students - and philosophy, of course, attracts them by the lorry-load can always challenge a statement, whereas a question is fireproof. So for instance instead of baldly stating that ‘Descartes’s cogito [note the foreign word] is seriously flawed’ it’s much safer to ask ‘Don’t you find that Descartes’s cogito is open to criticism?’ The experienced philosophy teacher can more or less dispense with making statements altogether. The rule is simple: since you probably have nothing useful to say, say nothing.

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6. Never make something simple if you can make it complicated. Therefore if you are asked a question to which you have no idea how to reply, use the technique of making the question seem far too simple. ‘Don’t you feel that your question is really three questions rolled into one?’

usually does the trick. With any luck this will sufficiently deflate the student, enough to prevent further annoyance.

7. If you are serious about becoming a philosophy teacher you must acquire a pipe. It’s an essential piece of equipment. Here’s how it works: someone asks you a question, you don’t understand the answer, or for that matter the question, so get out your pipe and begin the long and complex process of preparing it for ignition, during which avoid all eye-contact with the questioner.

Be aware that there are eighteen discrete procedures you can carry out with the pipe, such as: searching for it, looking at it, emptying it, taking it apart, cleaning the bowl, blowing through it, filling it, emptying it again, refilling, tamping down, lighting, and so on.

The seasoned philosophy teacher can easily make these operations last a good fifteen to twenty minutes, by which time the student will have lost interest and possibly the will to live. But the joy of the pipe does not end there. Far from it. Exceptionally experienced philosophers finding themselves in a tight corner have been known to create a smoke-screen dense enough to enable them to leave the room unobserved. [It’s not widely recognized that one of the most serious threats to philosophy are the antismoking laws.]

So you see, Ms. Boggins, if you intend to join the élite company of philosophy teachers you have much to do and many decisions to make, none more important than deciding for yourself whether philosophy is merely an enjoyable but ultimately futile pursuit - like golf - or something that truly illuminates the human condition.

Philosopher-in-Residence

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Friday 6 March

Welsh Life on Film : Huntley Film Archive

Rare footage of Wales on film with lots of variety: slate mines, village life in Pembrokeshire, steel making, Skomer Island home movies, Prestatyn holiday camps, coal mining, sheep farming and railways.

Assembly Rooms, Presteigne 8pm Tickets ÂŁ7 on the door

Sunday 8 March Choral Workshop : The Armed Man Choral day-workshop on The Armed Man, a Mass for peace by Karl Jenkins. Singers of all ages, experience and ability welcome. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne info: www.kingtonchoral.org.uk Promoted by Kington Choral Society

Sunday 22 March Romantic Trios : Ruth Watson, Jeremy Fisher & John Hymas

An afternoon of lush sounds from the unusual combination of oboe, cor anglais, viola and piano performed by these well established Marches musicians, collaborating for the first time.

Works by Brahms, Kahn, Yvon and Klughardt.

Assembly Rooms, Presteigne 3pm Tickets ÂŁ10 includes tea & cakes. The Workhouse, www.wegottickets.com & on the door Presteigne & Norton Town Council

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art POWYS Courtyard Antiques, High St, Presteigne, 01544 267033 March Selling exhibition of Staffordshire figures from 1800-1870.

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

St Michael’s Church, Discoed, near Presteigne www.discoed.org 22 March - Canon Sandy Elliot talks about ‘The Twelve in Art’. 3.30pm.

Until 6 April ‘The Twelve’.

A further reflection on the Last Supper.

Artists include SARA BAMFORD, JULIENNE BRAHAM, NICK BUSH, SUSIE CAWLEY, SIMON DORRELL, TONY HALL, LOIS HOPWOOD, CHARLES MacCARTHY, DAN MacCARTHY, TANIA MOSSE, SILVIA PASTORE, ALEX RAMSAY & BRONTË WOODRUFF. Open 10am-5.30pm daily.

Profits to St Michael’s Hospice.

Knighton Fine Art, 2 Broad Street.

01547 528052 March ‘Spring Awakening’. New Art arrivals – CLIFFORD FISHWICK, ROBERT HURDLE, BRONTË WOODRUFF. New craft and ceramics – KEVAN HOPSON, MO SHANKLAND, LES SYMONDS. Open Wed-Sat 10.00-5.00 Museum of Modern Art, Machynlleth 01654 703355 Until 11 April ‘New Views of Old Hills’.

IAN PHILLIPS - lino prints.

7 March - 18 April - PROFESSOR OVENDALE. Until 18 April ‘Over the Hills and Far Away’. An exhibition to mark William Morris’ visit to Machynlleth 140 years ago.

Until 9 May ‘Patagonia’. KYFFIN WILLIAMS. Until 25 April DAVID NASH RA sculpture.

Until 21 March ‘Last Tango in Powys’.

JOHN CHARLESWORTH - paintings.

Until 25 April ‘30 British Portraits’.

2 April - 30 May LOUISE YOUNG natural and botanical paintings.

Open Mon-Sat 10am-4pm.

Theatr Hafren, Newtown 01686 614555 Until May TACT art exhibition.

Showcasing the artistic talent of young people in Wales who are in the care of TACT foster carers. Open theatre times.

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Oriel Davies Gallery, Newtown 01686 625041 Until 13 May CRAIG WOOD - recent work.

7 March - 13 May ‘Sound Books’ AMY STERLY & THOM SNELL. 14 March Friends trip to the Whitworth and the Lowry Galleries, Manchester.

Mon-Sat 10am-5pm.

Shepherd’s Ice Cream Parlour, 9 High Town, Hay-on-Wye 01497 821898 Until end of April ‘Back to Colour’.

NICHOLAS GENERALOVIC contemporary art using a variety of mixed media. Mon-Sat 9.30am5.30pm, Sun 10.30am-5.30pm.

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

Assembly Rooms, Presteigne 01544 260777 7 March Arts and Crafts Fair. Local artisans working in silver, wood, wool, jewellery, pottery, furniture, paintings and carvings. Open 9am-3pm.

Tower House Gallery, 29 High St, Knighton 01547 529530 March ‘Another Load of Old Bull’.

LESLEY CONNOLLY. Homemade soups, breads and cakes, Italian blend coffee and over 30 different varieties of leaf tea available. Wed-Sat 9.30am5pm.

Theatr Brycheiniog, Canal Wharf, Brecon 01874 611622 Until 14 March JACQUELINE JONES oil paintings.

20 March - 11 April ‘Agincourt 1415 The Brecknock Connection’.

Open theatre times.

The Workhouse Studio, Presteigne Industrial Estate 01544 267864 March Interesting and unusual gifts for all. Rare antique carpets and kilims.

Cafe. Tues-Sat 10am-4pm.

Gas Gallery, Park Avenue, Aberystwyth SY23 1PB 17-25 March ‘Mythography’.

GINI WADE - prints. information@celfceredigionart.com HEREFORDSHIRE The Print Shed, Swinmoor, Madley, Hereford, HR2 9JD 07796 673123 www.theprintshed.net Artist made etchings, lino prints, screen prints, handmade, original cards, textile and other unique gift ideas. Homemade cake, teas/ coffees. Open daily 10am-4pm.

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

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

Open Mon - Sat 10am-5pm.

Hereford Cathedral 01432 374261 Until Dec ‘15 ‘Flags of Freedom’.

CHRIS WHITE - evocative calligraphic banners.

23 March - 30 Sept ‘Magna Carta” Icon of Justice - Pledge of Freedom’. Open Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm.

Apple Store Gallery, Unit 1, Rockfield Road, Hereford, HR1 2UA 01432 263937 4 March - 12 April ‘Not At All Obvious’.

YEAR TWO FINE ART STUDENTS from Herefordshire College of Arts.

Wed-Fri 9.30am-4.30pm, Sat 10am1pm. Other times by arrangement.

Framing also available.

Lion Gallery, Broad St, Leominster 01568 611898 March Celebrating 10 years of opening. PENNY REES - colourful oils on large canvases. Plus an eclectic mix of English arts and crafts.

Mon-Sat 10am-5pm.

Leominster Library, 8 Buttercross, HR6 8BN 01432 383290 Until 14 March LEOMINSTER ALLOTMENTS. Open Mon, Tues & Fri 9.30am-5pm, Thurs 9.30am-7pm, Sat 9.30am-1pm, closed Wed. Croft Castle & Parkland, Yarpole, nr. Leominster www.meadowarts.org Until 21 March 2015 ‘In Another Light’.

DAVID OGLE & REBECCA FARKAS contemporary art lights. Open Saturday evenings. Live events for all ages, artist’s talk, live artwork, glow drawings, storytelling, shadowplay and facepainting. £2 adults, £1 children.

Includes outdoor exhibits, bring a torch and stay within the lit areas.

In partnership with Meadow Arts.

Gallery 54, Ross-on-Wye 01989 567917 March BONNIE BROWN, RACHEL SUDWORTH, RAE HARRISON, ALISON MacGREGOR GRIMLEY, STUART ELLIS AND PIERRE WILLIAMS. A wide selection of abstract pieces by gallery artists. A picture framing service is also available.

Open Thurs-Sat 10am-4pm.

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

Neil Bousfield, Tinsmiths, Ledbury

Tottie Aarvold, Apple Store Gallery, Hereford

Bonnie Brown, Gallery 54, Ross-on-Wye

Simon Dorrell, St Michael’s Church, Discoed

Pierre Williams, Gallery 54, Ross-on-Wye

Jenny Devereux, Old Chapel Gallery, Pembridge

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

Silk Top Hat Gallery, Quality Square, Ludlow 01584 875363 23 March - 18 April ‘Facing the Sun’.

EDWARD BELL - new oil paintings.

Open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm.

The Courtyard, Hereford 01432 340555 Until 22 March ‘Dangerous Crocodiles Snogging’. MATT CLARKE - paintings.

27 March - 17 May ‘No is E Screenprint’. Contemporary and recent posters and flyers from the Dutch underground music and club scene.

Open theatre times.

Aardvark, The Bookery, Manor Farm, Brampton Bryan, Bucknell, SY7 0DH 01547 530744 4 - 19 April ‘Paper Wraps Stone’.

Prints from the Annamult Press.

LOTTIE O’LEARY - stone carvings.

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

King’s Head, Tenbury Wells, WR15 8EG 4 April Easter Craft Fair.

Tinsmiths, Ledbury 01531 632083 28 March - 25 April NEIL BOUSFIELD - wood engraving. Open Tues-Sat 10am-5pm.

Dorstone’s Front Room (across from The Pandy Inn) 01981 550722 March FRIENDS IN STUART LAFFORD’S art class.

Mon-Fri 9am-1pm.

Hereford Art College, Folly Lane Campus, Hereford 01432 273359 Until 16 March Student exhibition.

17 March - 10 April ‘Digital Lines’.

DARREN WILLIAMS & JASON MOUYIARIS. Mon-Fri 9.30am-4.30pm.

Hereford Art College, College Road Campus, Hereford 01432 273359 Until 17 April Staff exhibition.

2 March - 17 April WILLIAM GOLDSMITH - artist and illustrator.

Mon-Fri 9.30am-4.30pm.

Blue Ginger Gallery, Home End Farm, Cradley, WR13 5NW 01886 880240 From 25 March ‘Conversation’.

An exhibition examining memory, connection, freedom and testament.

MOLLIE MEAGER - stained glass.

Plus five other artists from the Forest of Dean, including printmakers, potters, jewellers and experimental artists. Open Wed-Sun 10am-5pm.

Old Chapel Gallery, Pembridge 01544 388842 8 March - 30 April Spring exhibition.

‘Be Still and Listen, the Earth is Singing’. Featuring fine art and craft in a variety of media. Including paintings, collographs, etchings, wood sculpture, pottery, jewellery and automata. Open Mon-Sat 11am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm, Tues by appointment.

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Gallery 3, The Gateway Arts Centre, Shrewsbury 01743 355159 2 March - 6 April KATE McKENNAN paintings. Mon-Fri 9am-4.30pm.

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

Thurs-Sat 11am-5pm.

Ludlow Period House Shop, Corve Land of Lost Content, Craven Arms, SY7 9NW 01588 676176 National Musuem of British Popular Culture. 11am-5pm daily, closed Wed. The Old Surgery Gallery, Clun 01588 640506 March Spring Exhibition featuring KEITH NOBLE; NOEL SHEPHERDSON; JACQUELINE FLETCHER; PAUL HIPKISS; PETER SHREAD; SOPHIE BIGNALL; BRIAN FLETCHER; DAVID HARBAN; JOHN SCOTT MARTIN; JACKIE WAKELEY; DAVID WHITE AND TIM NASH plus ceramics by RALPH JANDRELL and jewellery by LIN BROWN. Gallery open Fri-Sun 10m-5pm.

Coalbrookdale Gallery, Coach Rd, Coalbrookdale, near Ironbridge, 01952 433424 www.ironbridge.org.uk 30 April - 10 Sept ‘To Check the Tide of Prejudice’. JOHN COOKE BOURNE - lithographs, original sketches and painting of the construction of the London & Birmingham Railway.

Open Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, free entry.

Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery, The Square, Shrewsbury, SY1 1LH 01743 258885 Until 26 April ‘Discover Secret Egypt’.

Open Tues-Sun 10am-4.30pm.

Admission £4 adults, £2 per child, free aged 0-4years.

Town Hall, Bishop’s Castle www.bishopscastletownhall.co.uk 01588 630023 7 March Flea & Antiques Market.

Open 9am-4pm.

Until 14 March JOSIE CROMPTON landscapes.

21 March - 18 April ‘In Wilderness is Paradise Now’. ANDREW FUSEK PETERS - photographs. Mon-Sat 10.30am-3pm.

Qube Oswald Rd, Oswestry SY11 1RB 01691 656882 18 March - 3 May A digital installation celebrating the story of Sir Robert Jones and Dame Agnes Hunt, pioneering partners who revolutionised modern orthopaedics and nursing rehabilitation.

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9.30am-12.30pm.

Joseph Gibson Gallery, Music Hall, The Square, Shrewsbury www.josephgibsongallery.com 01743 358979 Until 15 March MICHAEL PRIEST - contemporary paintings. Open Wed-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm.

Closed Mon & Tues.

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

WESTHOPE COLLEGE, NEAR CRAVEN ARMS Two exciting print workshops with Christine Bradshaw and Jacqui Dodds: Collagraph printing on 7th and 8th March. Beginners Lino prints on 15th April. Full details in our exciting new course brochure at www.westhope.org. or call us on 01584 861293.

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 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 can catered for. Contact Lottie on 01547 528 792 or email her at info@stonecarving.co.uk CREATIVE BREAKS Learn a new skill and explore your creativitiy 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!

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THE BIG ART SHOW Held at the West Mids Showground in Shrewsbury, 3-5 July is looking for volunteers to help. For more information contact 01694 771446 or email david@thebigartshow.co.uk CREATIVE WILLOW Weekly classes for beginners and intermediates, exploring willow weaving techniques for basketmaking and garden structures. Clyro, Builth Wells and Crickhowell. Mary Zammit, 01982 552072, mary@marywillowgarden. co.uk 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.

WILD WICKER Basket weaving workshops. Learn to make an attractive willow basket using various colourful willows and hedgerow materials, for beginners and more experienced. clyde@wildwicker.com or 07866 138436, www.wildwicker. com

THE PRINT SHED, MADLEY SPRING COURSES www.theprintshed.net Print courses - linocut, safer etching, drypoint, monoprint, collagraph, experimental print. Also painting courses – mixed media with colláge, experimental oils, abstract landscape, still life. Contact Jill Barneby 07796 673123 or email theprintshed@swinmoor.net BASKET MAKING COURSES With Jenny Crisp. 8 March - Hoops, making hoops for scallom and fitched work, £90. 22 March & 12 April - Plant Supports, suitable for beginners, £90. 25 & 26 April - Oval Washing Basket, Stripped Willow (some experience necessary), £200.

23 & 24 May - Simple Round Basket, suitable for beginners, £180. 27 - 28 June - Square Picnic Tray (some experience necessary), £180. 25 - 26 July - Round Lidded Basket (suitable for beginners), £180. 22 - 23 Aug Fitched Oval Arm Basket (some experience necessary), £180. 20 - 21 Sept - Round Log Basket (some experience necessary), £200. Tools, materials and lunch included. Accommodation available for all courses £25 per night.

135 Bargates, Leominster (except Hoops course), 01568 615079, 07840 780618.

March MARCHES SCRIBES WORKSHOPS Sat 21 March- ST JOHN’S BIBLE SCRIPT- lettering workshop with Mark L’Argent who worked on the Bible in Monmouth. Sun 22 March- DRAWN & PAINTED LETTERSsecond workshop from Mark L’Argent.

Venue-Monkland Village Hall Cost £18 members/£21 visitors or £30/£35 for both days. To book ring 01544 327657 Marches Scribes March JENNI STUART-ANDERSON WORKSHOPS 20-22 March - Country House Weekend. Home produced meals, optional walks, unwind, get creative.

Accommodation, food and tuition £250. Lower Buckton, Leintwardine.

21 March - Rag Rug Making Day Workshop at Lower Buckton, Leintwardine, 10am-5pm, £60 inludes lunch, cakes and drinks. 01568 750229. jenni.ragrugs@freeuk.com

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March ASSEMBLY ROOMS WORKSHOPS Tues 31 March - Easter Holiday workshops. Sat - SmART, art and craft club for 8-14 years, 10.30am12.30pm, £35 per term. First Thurs every month - Ludlow Arts Society, talks and demonstrations, 7.30pm, £4.

Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 01584 878141.

March EASTNOR POTTERY Family pottery fun in March: turn up and choose from an exciting menu of pottery projects using real clay. No minimum order of participants required and projects start at just £5. A brilliant indoor activity for individuals, families and friends. Pottery open 10am-4pm Tues-Sat. Eastnor Pottery Potter’s Wheel Weekend Workshop 28 & 29 March. Spend the weekend relaxing and creating pots on the potter’s wheel. £215 Includes all materials, refreshments and lunch. Children’s Easter Holiday Pottery Workshops ‘Rabbit rabbit rabbit!’ 1 April Come and make pottery Easter bunnies out of real clay with the Eastnor Potters. two sessions – 11.30am-1pm (4-8yrs) and 2-3.30pm (9-12 yrs), but older/younger siblings will never be turned away from either session. Places cost £15 per child with a 10% discount for x3 or more places booked. Telephone or email booking essential. 01531 633886 or admin@eastnorpottery.co.uk March & April INTRODUCTION TO PRINTMAKING WORKSHOPS Aimed at adults, suitable for artists and non-artists alike, no previous printmaking experience needed. 15 March - Drypoint Prints, 10am-4pm.

29 March - Collagraph Printmaking, 10am-4pm. 18 April - Intaglio Colour Inking, 10am-4pm. 19 April Embossed Prints, 10am-4pm. £40 per workshop. Sidney Nolan Trust, The Rodd, Presteigne, 01544 260149, www.sidneynolantrust.org Tues 10 March MEDIEVAL IMAGERY (STUDY DAY) The day will explore images in wood (misericords), images in light (the medieval stained glass in Malvern Priory) and refer to illustrated manuscripts. Trinity Parish Room, New St, Ledbury, 10.30am-4pm, £15. The Workers’ Educational Association, 01531 636594.

March ARTS IN THE MARCHES 7 March - Willow Sculpture Weaving, with Victoria Westaway, £75. 21 March - Willow Goose Sculpture Weaving, with Victoria Westaway, £85. At both these one day courses you will be provided with full guidance and materials, at the end of the day you will leave with a wonderful willow sculpture for your garden. Both days 10am-4pm. White House Studio, Llangarron, advance booking essential, 01989 770776, frances@artsinthemarches.co.uk

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Sun 15 - Thurs 19 March 5 DAY PAINTING RETREAT ON THE WEST COAST OF SCOTLAND Idyllic location, on the shore of the Sound of Jura, offers stunning walks and local sightseeing for a non-painting guest. For more information www.vickinormanstudio.com Mon 16 March MONTHLY CRAFT WORKSHOP Make your own bead jewellery with Lin Brown. Town Hall, Bishop’s Castle, 6pm, £5 plus any materials used.

Please book 01588 630023.

Sat 21 March IN ANOTHER LIGHT Visitors to help to make a new temporary artwork. Artist talk by David Ogle, live artwork by Rebecca Farkas, plus stories in the castle, lantern parade, medieval music, face painting, shadow play and bonfire. Croft Castle, 7-9pm 01568 780246.

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Mon 6 April BIG SKILL CRAFTS Demonstrations, free workshops, walks, animals.

Something for everyone. Hereford Community Farm, Breinton, 10am-4.30pm, www.thebigskill.com Sat 11 April LAMP MAKING WORKSHOP Jessca will guide you through everything you need to know to make your very own bespoke, upcycled table lamp. Woodwork, soldering, wiring and pipe bending.

10am-4pm, £90 includes all materials and light lunch.

JessicaFoundit, 01588 660880, www.jessicafoundit.com

Tues 14 - Wed 20 May THE BIG SKILL Free workshops and demonstrations including basket weaving, clay sculpting, drop spin weaving, foraging, glass pendant making and needle felting. The Courtyard, Hereford, 10am-4.30pm, 01432 340555, www.thebigskill.com April IRONBRIDGE GORGE MUSEUM WORKSHOPS 1 - 3 & 6 - 10 April Decorate your own mug. 11am-1pm, 2-4pm, Coalport China Museum. 1 - 11 April - Easter Themed Tile Decorating Workshops, 10am-5pm, £5.

14, 21 & 28 April - Tile Decorating Workshops, 10am - 5pm, £5. Both at Jackfield Tile Museum.

1 - 12 April Light Workshops, 10.30am-3.45pm, Enginuity, Coalbrookdale. 1 - 12 April Easter-Themed Shadow Lamp Making, 11am-1pm and 2-4pm. The Great Easter Bunny Hunt, 10am-5pm. Traditional Easter Celebrations, 10am-5pm daily. All at Blists Hill Victorian Town, near Ironbridge. Further details www.ironbridge. org.uk 01952 433424.

Mondays KNITTING CLUB Trumpet Corner Tea Rooms, Trumpet Crossroads, Ledbury, £3 per session + materials, 01531 634047.

Tuesdays ART HEALS CREATIVE MORNINGS With Tania Pearson. No previous art training necessary.

For more info visit www.artheals.co.uk or phone Tania on 01584 831157.

ARTS & CRAFTS AT THE ASSEMBLY ROOMS, PRESTEIGNE

monthly fair local artists and makers Wood, wool, stone & silver with vintage and upcycled furniture in the green room

Sat 7th MARCH 10.00AM - 3.00PM

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

Wednesdays SEW, KNIT, CHAT GROUP A free drop-in group, no need to book. Bring any project you are working on, this is a relaxed space where you can meet new people and share your skills. 3-5pm, Hereford Library.

Contact: Anne-Marie amdossett@herefordshire.gov.uk 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.

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, Powys, 01547 528792. www.stonecarving. co.uk Last Thursday of the month LIFE DRAWING SESSION A regular art club with a life model, no tutor, easels provided, all abilities and ages welcome. Youth & Community Centre, Llanfyllin, £6 per session, 01691 648929.

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.

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

workshops in new radnor

OPEN DAY SUNDAY 15 MARCH 11.00am - 5.00pm spinning, dyeing, upholstery, knitting and more subjects to be added throughout the year see website for details

www.radnorshireartsandcraftsfoundation.org ENQUIRIES 01544 260777

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cinema BORDERLINES FILM FESTIVAL 27 FEBRUARY - 15 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. 4 March WAKOLDA (PG) 18 March LORE (15) 1 April OF HORSES AND MAN (15) Followed by AGM Melville Theatre, Penypound, Abergavenny. All showings start at 7.30pm, www.abergavennyfilmsociety. com 01600 780263

ASSEMBLY ROOMS, LUDLOW 1 - 3 March FOXCATCHER (15) 4 & 5 March STATIONS OF THE CROSS (KREUZWEG) (15) 6 - 8 March WILD (15) 9 & 10 March DANCING IN JAFFA (PG) 10 - 12 March WHIPLASH (15) 13 & 15 March AU REVOIR LES ENFANTS (12A) 13, 16 & 17 March A MOST VIOLENT YEAR (15) 18 & 19 March AMERICAN SNIPER (15) 20 - 27 & 30 March THE SECOND BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL (PG)

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27 & 31 March NATIONAL GALLERY (12A) 30 & 31 March TINKERBELL AND THE LEGEND OF THE NEVERBEAST (U) 31 March & 1 April INTO THE WOODS (PG) Details 01584 878141

BISHOP’S CASTLE FILM SOC.

4 March THE SELFISH GIANT 18 March LE PASSE 1 April THE DOUBLE Three Tuns, Bishop’s Castle. All showings start at 8pm 01588 680445

BRYCHEINIOG, BRECON 19 March BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL A selection of short films from the world’s leading adventure film-makers. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £12/£10, 01874 611622.

BRECON FILM SOCIETY 2 March WADJDA (PG) 13 April CALVARY (15) Brecon Coliseum Cinema, 7.15pm, £6 per film 01874 623166

BOOTH’S BOOKSHOP 1 March X + Y (15) + Morgan Matthews.

1 March THE GOOB (15) 1 March DAN Y WENALLT (UNDER MILK WOOD) (15) 1 March FESTIVAL OF BRITISH CINEMA 6 - 8 March WHIPLASH (15) 13 - 19 March THE SECOND BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL (PG) 13 - 15 March INHERENT VICE (15) Richard Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye. Films every weekend.

Full programme www.boothbooks. co.uk 01497 820322

WHIPLASH (15) Based on his own 2013 short, writer/director Damien Chazelle’s second theatrical feature centres on the relationship between Andrew (Miles Teller, DIVERGENT), an aspiring jazz drummer and Fletcher, his ultra-demanding teacher played by seasoned t.v. character actor, J.K. Simmons.

Driven to nervous and bloody physical breakdown by Fletcher’s bullying, Andrew sacrifices everything, including his budding relationship with fellow student Nicole (Melissa Benoist), for his chance of greatness, the climatic sequence pushing every emotional button. Teller, who actually did his own drumming and Simmons at last relishing a lead role, are both magnificent, Chazelle’s noirish edge and assured directorial hand belies his inexperience and amply justifying its BAFTA and Golden Globe awards for its exhilarating musical sequences, WHIPLASH is an affecting, highly individual drama.

All reviews by Mark Williams

CONQUEST, BROMYARD 3 March HERE AND NOW (12A) 6 March ‘71 (15) 10 March TWO DAYS ONE NIGHT 13 March MR TURNER (12A) Conquest Theatre, Tenbury Rd, Bromyard. Details 01885 488575

COURTYARD, HEREFORD 1 & 8 March NATIONAL GALLERY (12A) 1 March STILL LIFE (12A) + Uberto Pasolini.

1 March DARK HORSE (PG) 1, 3 & 5 March WHIPLASH (15) 1, 2, 4 & 5 March FOXCATCHER (15) 1 March THE GRANDMASTER (15) 1, 2 & 4 March WILD (15) 2 - 5 March BIRDMAN (15) 2 March MADAME DE... (U) 1 - 5 March TESTAMENT OF YOUTH (12A) 2 March WILD TALES (15) 2 March LA MAISON DE LA RADIO (PG) 2 & 3 March BIRDMAN (15) 3 March CHARLIE’S COUNTRY (15) + Adam Woodward.

3 March STATIONS OF THE CROSS (KREUZWEG) (PG) 3 March OPEN BETHLEHEM (PG) + Leila Mansour.

3 March MANAKAMANA (U) 3 March DIFRET (15) 4 March THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS (12A) 4 March ASCENSEUR POUR L’ECHAFAUD (LIFT TO THE SCAFFOLD) (PG) 4 & 5 March PELO MALO (15) 4 & 5 March ENEMY (15) 6 - 9 March INHERENT VICE (15) 6 & 9 March THE CLOUDS OF SILS MARIA (15) 6 March DUKHTAR (15) 6 March AU REVOIR LES ENFANTS (12A) 6 & 7 March WINTER SLEEP (15) 6 & 7 March THE TURNING (15) 6, 7 & 10 March DANCING IN JAFFA (PG) 6, 7, 9 & 10 March TRASH (15) 7 March PANDORA’S BOX (PG) 7 March FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD (U) 7 & 8 March A PIGEON SAT ON A BRANCH REFLECTING ON EXISTENCE (15) 8 March MOMMY (15) 8 March FIVE YEARS IN THE FIFTIES 8 March OMAR (15) 8, 10 & 11 March A MOST VIOLENT YEAR (15) 9 March LOURDES (U) 9 March GETT: THE TRIAL OF VIVIANE AMSALEM (PG)

9 & 11 March TEN CANOES (15) 9, 11 & 12 March SELMA (12A) 10 & 13 March TIMBUKTU (18) 10 & 11 March BLACK COAL, THIN ICE (15) 10 & 12 March KUMIKO, THE TREASURE HUNTER (12A) 10 & 12 March AMOUR FOU (12A) 10 & 12 March THE DUKE OF BURGUNDY (15) 11 March BFI FILM ACADEMY 11 & 12 March LOVE IS STRANGE (15) 11 & 12 March A LITTLE CHAOS (12) 12 March THE SALT OF THE EARTH (15) 13 & 14 March THE TRACKER (15) 13 & 14 March EX MACHINA (15) 13 - 15 March THE SECOND BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL (PG) 13 - 15 March WHITE GOD (15) 14 March VILLA TOUMA (15) 14 March THE TRIBE (18) 14 & 15 March THE DARK HORSE (15) 15 March PHOENIX (12A) 16 - 24 March THE SECOND BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL 16 March BOYHOOD (15) 27 March - 4 April SHAUN THE SHEEP (U) 31 March & 1 April FANTASTIC MR FOX (PG) 31 March - 2 April GUYS AND DOLLS (U) Details 01432 340555

1 March THE BOXTROLLS (PG) Knighton Community Centre 01547 520602 1 March IRIS PRIZE LGBT SHORTS + Berwyn Rowlands. Hay Parish Hall 1 March THE PRIME OF MISS JEAN BRODIE (PG) + Tony Lawson. Hay Parish Hall 1 March STILL THE ENEMY WITHIN (15) + Sinead Kirwan. Hay Parish Hall 2 March A MOST WANTED MAN (15) Church Stretton School 2 March BEFORE I GO TO SLEEP (15) Playhouse Cinema, Community Centre, Leominster 01568 616460 2 March IDA (12A) The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury 2 March THE RIOT CLUB (15) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911

3 March HERE AND NOW (12A) The Simpson Hall, Burghill 3 March LILTING (15) Garway VH 3 March BOYHOOD (15) Lydbury North VH 01588 680302 3 March CYCLING WITH MOLIERE (15) Playhouse Cinema, Community Centre, Leominster 01568 616460 4 March MR TURNER (12A) Cardington VH 01694 771295 4 March MR TURNER (12A) The Talbot Theatre, Whitchurch 01948 660660 5 March HERE AND NOW (12A) Brilley VH 01544 327227 5 March A MOST WANTED MAN (15) Playhouse Cinema, Community Centre, Leominster 01568 616460 5 March IDA (12A) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125 6 March GONE GIRL (18) Bosbury Parish Hall 01531 640415 6 March TWO DAYS, ONE NIGHT (12A) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125] 6 March CANCELLED (U) Lingen VH 01544 260865 6 March VERY ANNIE MARY (15) Staunton-on-Wye VH 01981 501031 6 March MR TURNER (12A) Fownhope New Memorial Hall 01432 860065 6 March CYCLING WITH MOLIERE (15) Escleyside Hall 01981 510696 6 March FURY (15) Playhouse Cinema, Community Centre, Leominster 01568 616460 7 March EFFIE GRAY (12A) St Mary’s Church Hall, Ross-on-Wye 01989 720341 7 March KAHAANI (15) Redlake Valley VH 01547 530530 7 March MR TURNER (12A) Moccas VH 07776 121956 7 March MAO’S LAST DANCE (12A) Ripple Parish Hall 01684 592060 7 March THE BOXTROLLS (PG) Much Birch Community Hall 01981 580298 7 March BOYHOOD (15) Playhouse Cinema, Community Centre, Leominster 01568 616460 7 March FROZEN SING-A-LONG (PG) Abermule Community Centre 01686 630240 7 March WHAT WE DID ON OUR HOLIDAY (12A) Tibberton VH 01952 550582 7 March A MOST WANTED MAN (15) Lady Emily Hall, Tarrington 01432 890720 8 March MR TURNER (12A) Playhouse Cinema, Community Centre, Leominster 01568 616460 8 March THE 100-YEAR-OLD MAN WHO CLIMBED OUT THE WINDOW AND DISAPPEARED (15) Cawley Hall, Eye 01568 615836

9 March THE RIOT CLUB (15) Welshpool Assembly Room 01938 552043 9 March NORTHERN SOUL (15) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911 10 March THE IMITATION GAME (12A) The Talbot Theatre, Whitchurch 01948 660660 10 March MR TURNER (12A) The Simpson Hall, Burghill 014323 760816 10 March MR TURNER (12A) SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630321 10 March IDA (12A) All Stretton VH 01694 723378 10 March WHAT WE DID ON OUR HOLIDAY (12A) Ashford Carbonell VH 01584 831574 10 March OMAR (15) Garway VH 01600 750465 10 March MR TURNER (12A) St Mary’s Church Hall, Ross-on-Wye 01989 720341 11 March PRIDE (15) Hope Bowdler VH 01694 723648 11 March BELLE (12A) The Red House, Albrighton 01902 373854 11 March LE WEEK-END (15) Cuddington and Sandiway VH 01606 888931 11 March BEFORE I GO TO SLEEP (15) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125 12 March BEFORE I GO TO SLEEP (15) Much Birch Community Hall 01981 580298 12 March FURY (15) Goodrich VH 01600 890609 12 March GROW YOUR OWN CARAD, Rhayader 01597 810561 12 March MANDELA: LONG WALK TO FREEDOM (12) Whitley VH 01925 730773 12 March BOYHOOD (15) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125 12 March ‘71 (15) Pudleston VH 01568 760606 13 March THE HUNDRED-FOOT JOURNEY (PG) Colwall VH 01684 540926 13 March GONE GIRL (18) Great Witley VH 01299 896412 13 March MR TURNER Knighton Community Centre 01547 520602 13 March THE HUNDRED-FOOT JOURNEY (PG) Kelsall Methodist Hall 01829 752548 13 March MR TURNER (12A) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125 13 March BEFORE I GO TO SLEEP (15) Bedstone & Hopton Castle VH 01547 530282 13 March EFFIE GRAY (12A) Dorstone VH 01981 550943 14 March EFFIE GRAY (12A) Playhouse Cinema, Community Centre, Leominster 01568 616460

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TWO DAYS, ONE NIGHT (Cert TBA) Understated social drama as expertly parlayed in films like KID WITH A BIKE again infuses the Belgian Dardenne brothers’ story of Sandra (Marion Cotillard, RUST AND BONE), returning to work after a bout of depression to find that her co-workers have voted out of her job in favour of a €1000 bonus. She’s given a weekend to convince those same colleagues to change their minds, prompting a series of confrontations and a gamut of emotions – and excuses – which test both Sandra’s ingenuity and their scruples. In this she’s aided by Dardenne regular Fabrizio Rongione as her supportive husband, and BLUE IS THE WARMEST COLOUR’s Catherine Salée as her confidante. But ultimately it’s Cotillard who tugs hardest at our consciences in this affecting parable for harsh economic times.

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14 March BEFORE I GO TO SLEEP (15) Lady Emily Hall, Tarrington 01432 890720 14 March CUBAN FURY (15) Evenjobb VH 01547 560000 14 March THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL (15) Upton Magna VH 01743 709482 14 March WAKING NED DEVINE (PG) Clun Memorial Hall 01588 640254 14 March A MOST WANTED MAN (15) Moccas VH 07776 121956 14 March THE HUNDRED-FOOT JOURNEY (PG) Cound Guildhall, Shrewsbury 01743 761451 14 March MR TURNER (12A) Trefonen VH 01691 657011 14 March MR TURNER (12A) Bodenham Parish Hall 01568 797451 14 March WHAT WE DID ON OUR HOLIDAY (12A) Bayston Hill Memorial Hall 01743 873940 14 March WHAT WE DID ON OUR HOLIDAY (12A) Eastham Memorial Hall 01584 781255 15 March THE HUNDRED-FOOT JOURNEY (PG) Upton upon Severn Memorial Hall 01684 591044 15 March MR TURNER (12A) Cawley Hall, Eye 01568 615836 16 March THE INVISIBLE WOMAN (12A) Pattingham VH 01902 700586 16 March THE JUDGE (15) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911 17 March MR TURNER (12A) Acton Scott VH 01694 781260 18 March MR TURNER (12A) Myddle VH 01939 290872 18 March SAVING MR BANKS (PG) Dolau Community Hall 01597 851612 18 March GONE GIRL (18) Weobley VH 01544 318522 18 March MY OLD LADY (12A) Pencombe Parish Hall 01885 400611 18 March BEFORE I GO TO SLEEP (15) Escleyside Hall 01981 510696 19 March MY OLD LADY (12A) Claverley VH 01746 710528

19 March WHAT WE DID ON OUR HOLIDAY (12A) Kinnerley Parish Hall 01691 682282 19 March MR TURNER (12A) Gorsley VH 01989 720358 19 March MR TURNER (12A) Grimley Peace Hall, Sinton Green 01905 641657 19 March SUNSHINE ON LEITH (PG) Llandinam VH 01686 688102 20 March MAO’S LAST DANCER (12A) Stoke Prior VH 01568 760423 20 March CAPTAIN PHILLIPS (12A) Little Dewchurch VH 01432 840333 20 March MR TURNER (12A) Dilwyn Cedar hall 01544 319363 20 March THE 100-YEAR-OLD MAN WHO CLIMBED OUT THE WINDOW AND DISAPPEARED (15) Bosbury Parish Hall 01531 640415 20 March THE HUNDRED-FOOT JOURNEY (PG) Whitchurch & Ganarew Memorial Hall 01600 890640 20 March THE HUNDRED-FOOT JOURNEY (PG) Clungunford Parish Hall 01588 660159 20 March MY OLD LADY (12A) All Stretton VH 01694 723378 20 March THE IMITATION GAME (12A) Cawley Hall, Eye 01568 615836 21 March MY OLD LADY (12A) Tasley Parish Room 01746 764881 21 March THE LOVE PUNCH (12A) Bicton VH 01743 850495 21 March JERSEY BOYS (15) Cleobury Mortimer Parish Hall 01299 270830 21 March MR TURNER (12A) Ryton VH 01743 718237 21 March THE ARTIST (PG) Sutton St Nicholas VH 01432 880785 21 March CINEMA PARADISO (15) Everest Hall, Llanfair Waterdine 01547 510672 21 March THE RAILWAY MAN (15) Hanley VH 01886 853195 21 March PADDINGTON (PG) Llanbister Community Hall 01597 840450

23 March EFFIE GRAY (15) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911 24 March MY OLD LADY (12A) Chetton VH 01746 789257 26 March MY OLD LADY (12A) Bagley Sports and Social Club 07773 983963 26 March THE HUNDRED-FOOT JOURNEY (PG) Chelmarsh Parish Hall 01746 862884 26 March TRACKS (12A) Pudleston VH 01568 760606 26 March TRACKS (12A) Almeley VH 01544 327195 26 March CALVARY (15) Castlemorton Parish Hall 01684 833549 27 March OMAR (15) Knighton Community Centre 01547 520602 27 March SUNSHINE ON LEITH (PG) Marton VH 01938 580116 27 March MY OLD LADY (12A) Lingen VH 01544 260865 27 March THE HUNDRED-FOOT JOURNEY (PG) Longden VH 01743 860368 27 March THE IMITATION GAME (12A) The Red House, Albrighton 01902 373854 28 March THE IMITATION GAME (12A) Playhouse Cinema, Community Centre, Leominster 01568 616460 28 March THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL (15) Clifton on Teme VH 01886 812238 28 March MALEFICENT (PG) Walton Parish Hall 01544 350345 28 March MR TURNER (12A) Aston on Clun VH 01588 660545 28 March EFFIE GRAY (12A) Fownhope New Memorial Hall 01432 860065 31 March BEFORE I GO TO SLEEP (15) Loppington VH 01939 236240 31 March THE HUNDRED-FOOT JOURNEY (PG) Talbot Theatre, Whitchurch 01948 660660 1 April JERSEY BOYS (15) Cardington VH 01694 771295 2 April THE IMITATION GAME (12A) Goodrich VH 01600 890609 2 April THE IMITATION GAME (12A) SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630321 2 April BEFORE I GO TO SLEEP (15) Brilley VH 01544 327227 2 April PADDINGTON (PG) SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630321 3 April THE HUNDRED-FOOT JOURNEY (PG) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125 4 April THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST (18) St Mary’s Church Hall, Ross-on-Wye 01989 720341

HAFREN, NEWTOWN 13 March DELIGHT (15) A film by Gareth Jones, produced by Fiona Howe.

10 April THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL (15) Details 01686 614555

PHOENIX THEATRE, R-O-W 7 March GONE GIRL (18) 25 March MAGIC IN THE MOONLIGHT (Probus Group) 27 & 28 March IMITATION GAME (12A) Details Phoenix Theatre, Ross-on-Wye 01989 564570

PRESTEIGNE SCREEN 6 March WELSH LIFE ON FILM: HUNTLEY FILM ARCHIVE Rare footage of Wales on film with lots of variety: mining, village life, holiday camps, farming and railways. MBA, 8pm, £7 on the door.

13 March CYCLING WITH MOLIERE (15) 27 March MY OLD LADY (12) 10 April ST VINCENT (15) The Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 8pm www.presteignescreen.org.uk

OLD MKT. HALL, SHREWS. 1 - 5 March SET FIRE TO THE STARS (15) 6 - 26 March THE SECOND BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL (PG) 27 - 31 March, 1 & 2 April INTO THE WOODS (PG) 3 - 9 April WHIPLASH (15) 3, 4, 6, 7, 9 - 11 April SHAUN THE SHEEP (U) 9 April BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL Following the expeditions of some of today’s most incredible adventurers.

Details 01743 281281

REGAL CINEMA, TENBURY 2 & 3 March TESTAMENT OF YOUTH (12A) 7 March TRASH 9 & 10 March FOXCATCHER 16 & 18 March MORTDECAI 24 & 25 March EX MACHINA 27 March SELMA 30 & 31 March INTO THE WOODS 30 & 31 March SHAUN THE SHEEP Regal Cinema, 47 - 49 Teme Street, Tenbury Wells. Details 01584 811442

WYESIDE, BUILTH WELLS 1, 7, 8 & 15 March BIG HERO 6 (ctbc) 2D & 3D 1, 3, 5, 7 & 8 March FIFTY SHADES OF GREY (ctbc) 1, 6 - 8, 14, 15, 21 & 22 March SHAUN THE SHEEP (ctbc) 1, 3 - 8, 10 - 15, 17 - 19, 21 & 22 March THE SECOND BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL (ctbc)

6 - 8, 10 & 11 March TRASH (15) 13 - 15, 17 - 19 March JUPITER ASCENDING (ctbc) 2D & 3D 18 & 19, 21, 22 & 24 March SELMA (ctbc) 18 - 20 March AMERICAN SNIPER (ctbc) 20 - 22, 24 - 26 March HOME (ctbc) 2D & 3D Wyeside, Builth Wells 01982 552555

LIVE EVENTS ON SCREEN 1 March DER FLIEGENDE HOLLANDER (THE FLYING DUTCHMAN) The Royal Opera House, encore. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 2pm, 01600 719401.

2 March THE FLYING DUTCHMAN Royal Opera House live.

Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7.15pm, 01584 878141.

4 March LOVE’S LABOUR’S WON Royal Shakespeare Company live.

Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7pm, 01885 488575. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7pm 01952 728911.

Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7pm, 01982 552555. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7pm, 01584 811442. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7pm, 01600 719401. Playhouse Cinema, Community Centre, Leominster 01568 616460. Richard Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, 01497 820322.

6 March BERLINER PHILHARMONIKA Live, conducted by Bernard Haitink.

Programme includes Beethoven.

The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 6.30pm, 01952 728911.

8 March ROMEO & JULIET Bolshoi. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7pm, 01885 488575.

11 March LA TRAVIATA English National Opera. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7.30pm, 01982 552555.

Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm, 01584 811442. Richard Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye, 7.15pm, 01497 820322.

12 March BEHIND THE BEAUTIFUL FOREVERS National Theatre live. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7pm, 01584 878141.

Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7pm, 01982 552555. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7pm, 01600 719401. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7pm, 01584 811442.

The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7pm, 01952 728911. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.15pm, 01885 488575. Richard Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, 01497 820322.

14 March LA DONNA DEL LAGO The Metropolitan Operal Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 4.55pm, 01600 719401. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 4.55pm, 01952 728911.

15 March LA DONNA DEL LAGO The Metropolitan Opera. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 3pm, 01982 552555.

17 March SWAN LAKE Royal Opera House. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7.15pm, 01584 878141. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7.15pm, 01982 552555. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7.15pm, 01600 719401.

Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7.15pm, 01584 811442. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7.15pm, 01952 728911. Market Hall, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.15pm, 01885 488575.

Richard Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye, 7.15pm, 01497 820322.

19 March BEHIND THE BEAUTIFUL FOREVERS National Theatre live. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.15pm, 01432 340555.

23 & 24 March HAMLET The Royal Exchange, Manchester. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7pm on 23 (live), 10am on 24 (encore), 01584 878141.

Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 01584 811442.

24 March SWAN LAKE Royal Opera House live.

The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.15pm, 01432 340555.

25 March HAMLET The Royal Exchange, Manchester.

The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7pm, 01952 728911.

26 March A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE National Theatre. Richard Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, 01497 820322.

1 April THE RISE AND FALL OF THE CITY OF MAHOGONNY Royal Opera House. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7.15pm, 01584 878141. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7.15pm, 01982 552555. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7.15pm, 01600 719401.

The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7.15pm, 01952 728911. Market Hall, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281.

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.

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dance Dance Performance Wed 4 March TRANSITIONS DANCE COMPANY A mixed bill of progressive dance works features new commissions from three world-class choreographers.

Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £13/£11, children/ students £7, 01743 281281.

Mon RIPPLERS DANCE CLASSES For 8-11 year olds.

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

Sat 14, Sun 15 & Sat 21 March WENLOCK OLYMPIAN SOCIETY LIVE ARTS FESTIVAL Competitive classes in choral speaking, dance, music, speech and drama for young people aged 18 and under.

The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 01952 72891.

Further details www.wenlock-olympian-society.org.uk

Tues DANCE @ THE COURTYARD Contemporary Dance for Adults 6.30-7.30pm, £48 per term or £5 per week.

Junior Youth Dance for ages 7-11 4.15-5.15pm, Senior Youth Dance for ages 12-18 5.15-6.15pm, 01905 611199.

Wed 18 March PASHA KOVALEV - LIFE THROUGH DANCE Strictly Come Dancing star and featuring sensational dancers. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £23, 01874 611622.

Mon YOUTH DANCE CLASSES For ages 11 and over.

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

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.

Fri 20 March TÂN HARNISCH-LACEY DANCE’S new double-bill is based on Wales’ recent journey to reclaim its cultural identity.

Combining contemporary dance, breakdance and parkour.

Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7.30pm, £12, 01686 614555.

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

Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 01584 813711.

Sat 21 March ALADDIN BALLET THEATRE UK. A dazzling re-telling of the exotic classic tale, boldly brought to life through the entrancing magic of classical ballet. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 3pm, £16/£15, under 16s £12, 01600 719401.

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.

Dance Workshops

Single listings are free. Year round entries £40 Fri 6 - Mon 9 March FITNESS & SALSA WEEKENDER Day, weekend and evening passes available. Variety of classes and levels. The Metropole Hotel, Llandrindod Wells. www.ufdance.co.uk, info@ufdance.co.uk, 07886 884 573.

Sat 7 March TASTER SESSION Taster classes of salsa, ballet, ska and 2 tone. Salwey Arms, near Ludlow, 8-11pm, £12.50 in advance. Further details 07956 218744, jenbracelin@gmail.com Sat 28 March CIRCLE DANCE With Bellamonda (live band) and Rosa James.

Church Barn, Church Lane, Bishop’s Castle, 7.30pm, 01588 630648.

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

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.

Conquest Theatre Bromyard Live Broadcasts

Wed 4 March Royal Shakespeare Company LOVE’S LABOURS WON Sun 8 March Bolshoi ROMEO & JULIET Thurs 12 March National Theatre BEHIND THE BEAUTIFUL FOREVERS Tues 17 March Royal Opera House SWAN LAKE

Live on Stage

Thurs 26 - Sat 28 March Here To There Productions - Ibsen’s “GHOSTS”

Borderlines Films

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

Tues 3 March HERE AND NOW Tues 10 March TWO DAYS ONE NIGHT Fri 13 March MR TURNER

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.

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

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food page

The Kilpeck Inn

T

HE Children’s Menu Consultant had just delivered a fine recitation of Albert and the Lion at his school’s Declamation Day. His performance raised several laughs and contained only one footling lapse of memory.

As a reward, Mr P offered to take him and his mother, Mr P’s Lovely Companion, on an outing to the distinctive South Herefordshire village of Kilpeck.

Mr P can sense, even at this distance, sharp intakes of breath as the readers of the Woolly Organ express their outrage and disbelief that their most trusted reviewer should be prepared to expose his young colleague to the ugly realities of life as expressed by the vividly carved medieval stone corbels at the tops of the walls of Kilpeck’s famous church. But be assured, Mr P is no Socrates and had no intention of showing the CMC, a youth of a less than a dozen years, the unsubtle depiction of the famous Sheela na Gig – a kind of medieval, mythical Katie Price – grinning down seductively from beneath the eaves of the church. His plan was to give the lad a free run of the menu at the nearby Kilpeck Inn.

This establishment, far too spick’n’span to be called a pub, reopened in its present form about five years ago, having formerly been a simple boozer called the Red Lion. This had a narrow escape from death after it had been bought by unscrupulous individuals wanting to obtain a cheap dwelling by getting an official change of use for the building, much as the last owners of the Ancient Camp Inn at Ruckhall had just done, achieving a massive profit as a result.

However, the Red Lion was defended by villagers and those who understood the immense value of the rural British pub and, like the Tally Ho at Bouldon in Corvedale, it was mercifully saved for its important traditional use. It is a shame, though, that it has been refurbished with such relentless vigour. If the place had eyeballs, you could say it had been done up to them, and thus deprived of authenticity and personality. It has been turned, like the Lion at Leintwardine into a faithful imitation of a Surrey gastro-Pub which wants to see Jaguars and Porsches in its car park - not tractors and crinkle-cut Daihatsus. The only authentic old fitting Mr P spotted in the squeaky clean bar was a lost-looking octogenarian villager nursing a pint – good pint, it should be noted, of fine Butty Bach.

Mr P, the celebrating CMC and the LC were shown into a dining-room that looked like a showroom full of that clean cut, faux-rustic oak furniture that comes from the Shandong Province of the People’s Republic.

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The walls were of a neutral hue that might have been designed by psychologists to put nervous punters at their ease. Here was a case where well-chosen music might have done much to give a little mood to the place. The menu showed signs of crafty design, too. There is a section called ‘Bistro Mains’ which appears to offer some inexpensive options, from which Mr P and his party, always anxious to judge value, chose their main courses. Dishes on the ‘Signature Mains’ were around £4 - £6 more. First, though, they chose from a list of ‘Signature Starters’.

Mr P’s Pigeon Breasts (£7) were curate’s-eggish – some soft, rosy and succulent, others a little dry and overcooked, though the mustard cream sauce added a useful tang, and the potato cakes on which they perched fulfilled their role. The LC and the CMC shared and gleefully devoured a platter of Charcutere produced at the excellent Trealy Farm in nearby Monmouthshire. So far, so good.

Main courses were less satisfying. The CMC had no complaints about his Sirloin Steak Sandwich (£10 – or £9.95 as it was disingenuously labelled) and firstrate, well-dressed mixed leaf salad, but when he asked for mayonnaise to perk it up a little, he was disappointed to find it unrich and free of taste despite it’s being, apparently, home-made. The LC had ordered a bowl of River Exe Mussels in cider and sage cream sauce, with hand cut chips. The chips, she said, were top-notch, but the sauce in which the mussels wallowed was far too sweet, and didn’t work at all. They’d have done much better, she felt, in a traditional mariniere sauce, made with dry white wine.

Mr P ordered what was billed as Local Braised Venison with red wine and chestnuts – which turned out to be a very small serving of tasty, wine-infused casserole with a couple of chestnuts (a good combination), accompanied by a space-filling flump of bland mashed potato and a handful of soggy, overcooked sprouting. (£8.75).

After that a selection of ordinary-sounding puddings at £6 a go didn’t look inviting, especially as there was a good portion of Tiramisu from Ludlow’s Cichetti Bar waiting in the fridge at home.

Mr P naturally applauds the heroism involved in rescuing an old pub from certain death and were he a resident of Kilpeck or adjacent settlement, he would happily use the Kilpeck Inn and enjoy it (while still deploring its over-refurbishment and loss of character.) But as an eating destination, he could not place it beyond a radius of a dozen miles or so – which is a pity. www.misterpernickety.com

FOOD BYTES

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Over 35 years of building experience.

NASH COTTAGE, NASH, PRESTEIGNE, POWYS, LD8 2LG TEL: 01544 260295 07786 972344 EMAIL: gordonlangton@googlemail.com

EVENTS

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

First Sat of every month PRESTEIGNE LOCAL PRODUCE MARKET Memorial Hall, Presteigne, 9am-1pm, 01544 262773.

3rd Saturday of every month FARMER’S MARKET Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, 01588 630023.

Every Thurs STEAK NIGHT Castle Inn, Wigmore, 01568 770203.

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

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

Every Fri FISH ON FRIDAY NIGHT Castle Inn, Wigmore, 01568 770203.

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.

POTS & CROCKS to hire for any occasion. Reasonable rates. 01568 709142. Classic white plates, cups & saucers, tea pots (silver & vintage), jugs, sugar bowls, cutlery, cake stands, carafes, large saucepans, table cloths, tea urn etc.

Stored in Kingsland. Collection or delivery plus wash up service.

THE GREEN BEAN CAFE, WEOBLEY 01544 318865 Good, locally sourced, homemade food. Soups, all day light lunches, cakes and scones. Set in the heart of Weobley.

Free wifi. Mon-Fri 9.30am-4.30pm, Sat 10am-2.30pm. With The Green Bean Shop/Deli under the same roof.

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

THE LION RESTAURANT BRIDGE STREET KINGTON 01544 231002. Offering modern English food. Open for lunch Wed-Sun 12 - 2.30 and open for dinner Tues-Sat 6-9.30pm.

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 10am-5pm.

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, (Sunday, Monday & Tuesday - CLOSED).

THE WORKHOUSE CAFE, INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, PRESTEIGNE 01544 267864 Cafe gallery, light lunches, good coffee, homemade cakes. Tues - Sat 10am - 4pm.

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

Morning Market stalls: Knighton Thursday and Presteigne Friday. Veg boxes delivered to local area weekly. CSA Scheme. Restaurant orders welcome info@rhosorganic.co.uk www.rhosorganic.co.uk SCRUMMY BITES ‘made locally with you in mind‘ 01568 709142 Local chef Sam Bruce produces delicious food for any occasion using ingredients from our great Herefordshire producers. Pick up, delivered, set up or the full catered experience. Awarded Ludlow Food Festival’s Graeme Kidd Bursary 2010. www.scrummybites.co.uk UNCLE G’S ICE CREAM PARLOUR, BRIDGE STREET, KINGTON 01544 231002 Open daily from midday, offering a variety of our own home made ice creams available in cones and party tubs of different sizes.

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music

MARCH Sun 1 March THE VELVET VIOLIN A musical cabaret evening featuring the legendary British soul singer Helen Watson with Mark Cresswell on guitar.

Also The BeauBowBelles, a 4-piece, multi-instrumental, nostalgia-bedecked harmony machine plus the House Band.

Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 7pm, £10 from Courtyard Antiques or 01544 267163.

THE IDLE HANDS Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4.30pm.

QUINTETS FOR OBOE AND STRINGS Local oboist Mark Baignent joins forces with Shrewsbury based ‘sounds interesting’ string quartet. Programme includes works by Bliss, Elgar, Vogt and Crussell. Three Tuns, Bishop’s Castle, 3pm, £10 on the door, children free.

IAN SHERWOOD One of Canada’s rising stars: a singer/ songwriter, instrumentalist and story-teller. Shipton Village Hall, 7.30pm, £8/£5/£25, 01694 771790.

Arts Alive.

Mon 2 March ROEBUCKANEERS FOLK CLUB The Roebuck Inn, Brimfield, near Ludlow, 8pm, 01584 711854.

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

OPEN MIC Kings Head, Tenbury Wells.

THE MANFREDS Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £20.50-£18.50, 01743 281281.

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

MUSIC AT THE EDGE The Counterfeit 60s. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 8pm, £13, 01952 728911.

Fri 6 March SHOWADDYWADDY Featuring all of their biggest hits.

Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £18.50, 01874 611622.

LIVE MUSIC Dun Cow, Shrewsbury.

LISA KNAPP Blending radiant traditional folk with contemporary flavours. Accompanied by her full backing band including Pete Flood on percussion. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 8pm, £16, or 4 for £50, 01584 878141.

SPECIAL X The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

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

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

Wed 4 March

HOT FEAT Sensational 6-piece soul band.

Plough Inn, Wistanstow, 8pm, £5 buffet, 01588 673251.

LUKE DANIELS Contemporary folk singer/songwriter.

Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £14/£12, 01743 281281.

GET QUIZZICAL The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £2, 01497 821762.

AARON BOOTON Ego’s Wine Bar, Ludlow, 9pm.

THE COUNTERFEIT SIXTIES Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm, 01584 811442.

NICE ‘N’ SLEAZY Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford.

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

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

THE FREEZE Malthouse, Ironbridge.

MONEY FOR NOTHING Dire Straits tribute. Hafren, Newtown, 7.30pm, £16.50, 01686 614555.

THE SHREWSBURY LIGHT ORCHESTRA Present The Last Night of the Proms.

Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £12.50, 01743 281281. The West Shrewsbury Hospice Support Group.

Thurs 5 March TRICITY VOGUE’S UKELELE CABARET Tricity leads the audience in riotous feel-good singalongs. Leintwardine Community Centre, 8pm, £10, 01547 540554. Arts Alive.

PAUL PARKER & FRIENDS The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

DR SYNTAX The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £6/£8/£10, 01497 821762.

CHRISTINA KULUKUNDIS Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 8pm.

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STAGGERED EDGE Stagg, Llanidloes.

Sat 7 March

LITTLE RUMBA Housmans Cafe & Bar, Church Stretton, 8pm, 01694 724441.

DAN DONNELLY Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford, 01952 610888.

TRICITY VOGUE’S UKELELE CABARET Little Wenlock Village Hall, 7.30pm, £10, 01952 505888. Arts Alive.

Lisa Knapp

KRISSY MATTHEWS Crown & Anchor, Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

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Birmingham Philharmonic Orchestra

CARDUCCI QUARTET Journeys to Enlightenment.

Programme includes Elgar, Shostakovich and Beethoven.

Lion Hotel, Shrewsbury, 1pm, £16, under 25s free, 01743 367482.

WINTER WARMERS Folk music session. Arvon Ale House, Temple St, Llandrindod Wells, 2pm, 07477 627267.

TRICITY VOGUE’S UKELELE CABARET Chelmarsh Parish Hall, 6pm, £10/£7, includes tea at 4.30pm, 01746 861593.

Arts Alive.

Wed 11 March NAT BIRCHALL QUINTET Queen’s Head, Monmouth, 01600 712767.

Sat 7 March ADAM OLDS From ‘Skinny Bones’. No 46 Wine Bar, Presteigne, 9.30pm.

KEVIN JONES Stagg, Llanidloes.

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

THE WORRIED MEN Black Lion, Bridge St, Hereford.

CONCERTS FOR CRASWALL Programme includes Schubert, Ravel, Mozart and Dohnanyi. St Michael’s Church, Michaelchurch Escley, 7.30pm, £15, 01981 510332.

POKER JACK Malthouse, Ironbridge.

BOX CAR BLUES Rock and blues. Kings Head, Tenbury Wells.

TRICITY VOGUE’S UKELELE CABARET Pontesbury Village Hall, 8pm, £10/£6 01743 790165. Arts Alive.

Sun 8 March BIRMINGHAM PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Programme includes Brahms and Holst.

Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 3pm, £18-£15, children/students £7.50, family £40-£32, 01743 281281.

MADI STIMPSON Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4.30pm.

STEVE WARWYN’S R & B MOSQUITOES Blues night. The Barrels, St Owen St, Hereford, 4-6pm.

SEAN SAYE The Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm.

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OPEN MIC NIGHT Hosted by Martin Blake. White Horse Inn, Clun.

DAN WALSH BANJO Housmans Cafe & Bar, Church Stretton, 8pm, 01694 724441.

SOUTH POWYS YOUTH MUSIC GALA Annual celebration of local youth music. Featuring South Powys Junior Orchestra at 2.15pm, (free). The Wind Band, Choir, Stringtastic, String Machine, Percussion Group at 7pm, £7.50, under 18s free. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 01874 611622.

Thurs 12 March SHARRON KRAUS CARAD, East St, Rhayader, 7.30pm, £5, bring your own drinks.

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

OPEN MIC NIGHT Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford, 01952 610888.

The Caezars

SOUTH POWYS YOUTH MUSIC GALA Annual celebration of local youth music.

Featuring Primary Strings at 2.15pm, (free). Powys Youth Orchestra at 7pm, £7.50, under 18s free. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 01874 611622.

Fri 13 March CABARET THROUGH TIME Starting in the Music Halls, WWI, Gershwin, Satie and some songs from the show. Wem Town Hall, 7.30pm, £11, £5.50 for 25s and under, 01939 238279.

JAZZ @ THE BLACK LION Featuring Dave Price and Dayne Cranenburgh Duo. Black Lion, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, free, 01497 820841.

THE ENDINGS Dun Cow, Shrewsbury.

HARRY VALENTINO BAND From Spain. With Trevor Davies and Roads. Ludlow Brewery, Railway Shed, Ludlow, 8pm, £8 01584 873291.

BLUE-EYED BEGGARS The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

SCIENTIFIC SIMPLETONS Irish night. Stagg, Llanidloes.

SAM DOWDEN The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £3/£4/£5, 01497 821762.

JAZZ @ THE BONDED WAREHOUSE Featuring Charlie Wright and Roy Sainsbury Quartet. Bonded Warehouse, Canal St, Stourbridge, 7.30pm, £7 adults, £3 students, 07890 303681.

THE WAYNE MARTIN BAND White Horse Inn, Clun.

THE CAEZARS Rockabilly and Garage rock. With Bo Walton in support. Left Bank, Bridge St, Hereford, tickets from the Rocket Cafe, Church St, Hereford or www.herefordrivercarnival.bigcartel.com

F1-11 Malthouse, Ironbridge.

STEADY ED & THE BOOGIEMEN Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford.

Tam de Villiers Quartet, Shrewsbury Jazz Network

CHRIS QUINN Ego’s Wine Bar, Ludlow, 9pm.

ROB HERON & THE TEA PAD ORCHESTRA Silvester Horne Institute, Church Stretton, 7.30pm, £10/£6, 01694 720132 Arts Alive.

Sat 14 March SHREWSBURY JAZZ NETWORK Presents Tam de Villiers Quartet.

The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £14, £12 members, under 18s £7, 01743 234970.

THE WHISPERING ROAD Vivid imagery and thrilling music, leaping between song, music and spoken word. Eardisley Curzon Herrick Hall, 7.30pm, £8/£5/£25, 01544 327844. Arts Alive.

RHYTHM THIEVES Sun Inn, Leintwardine.

SOUNDBITES Featuring Emma & The Professor and Catrina Davies. The Great Oak Cafe, Great Oak St, Llanidloes, 7pm, £6.

KEYS The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £5/£6/£7, 01497 821762.

WHISKEY RIVER 5-piece band play their eclectic mix of retro rock and roll, Southern style Zydeco blues, and Cajun country.

Coronation Hall, Kingsland, 7.30pm, £10 from Kingsland Post Office or 01568 709579. All profits to Kingsland Church.

MARCHES COMMUNITY CHOIR A Baroque celebration, accompanied by the Marches Sinfonia. Programme includes Handel, Purcell, Bach and Vivaldi. St John’s Church, Bishop’s Castle, 7.30pm, £10, children and students free, 01588 650448.

THE YARCHESTERS The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

HARRY VALENTINO BAND From Spain. Plus Trevor Davies and Roads. Leominster Legion, 8.30pm, £10 from Trevor Davies Music.

TOM THE FROP Pop and rock. Kings Head, Tenbury Wells.

BELINDA O’HOOLEY & HEIDI TIDOW Folk. Birchmeadow Centre, Broseley, 7.30pm, £9 in advance from WeGotTickets.com or Downes’ or Davis’ of Broseley, £10 on the door.

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Thurs 19 March

Hobson’s Inland Sea Shanty Singers

THE MAYOR’S VARIETY SPECTACULAR A family variety show with something for everyone, with a wealth of local talent.

Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £10, 01600 772467.

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

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

NEIL IVISON Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 8pm.

Sat 14 March JAMES HICKMAN Stagg, Llanidloes.

WILL KILLEEN The Majors Arms, Fromes Hill, near Bishop’s Frome, 9pm, 01531 640261.

BOUNCING BETTY Malthouse, Ironbridge.

MUSIC IN NEW RADNOR Badinerie, a student ensembles from RWCMD present ‘Telemann’s Musical Magazine’, a concert of music and readings from his autobiography.

Programme devised and led from the harpsichord by Andrew Wilson-Dickson New Radnor Community Hall, 7.30pm, £8, under 14s £3, 01544 350268.

SMOKE ROOM Black Lion, Bridge St, Hereford.

HEADS SOUTH LATIN JAZZ QUINTET Combining Afro-Cuban and other Latin-influenced rhythms with tuneful melodies. St Mary’s School, Bucknell, 8pm, £15, 01547 530366. Arts Alive.

Sun 15 March PAULA The Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm.

THE WORRIED MEN Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4.30pm.

GREEN CABARET A stellar line-up of green artists and workers including The Three Micks, The Brecon and Radnor Cockroach, Chris Carmichael (Green Party candidate for Brecon & Radnor), The Slow Food Chorus and special guests. Knighton Community Centre Bar, 8pm, entry donation £5, children free. All proceeds to Brecon & Radnor Green Party.

Tues 17 March DAN MESSORE & CATHY JONES ENSEMBLE Guitar and Latin vocals with piano.

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

BOUZATINA St Patrick’s day celebration with an acoustic duo performing a lively mixture of traditional Irish/Celtic tunes and melodic versions of more modern songs. Town Hall, Bishop’s Castle, 8pm, £8 in advance, £10 on the door, 01588 630023.

WAYNE MARTIN BAND Yorkshire House, Shrewsbury.

Wed 18 March BURUM Queen’s Head, Monmouth, 01600 712767.

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Tickets £10 from Kingsland Post Office or T: 01568 709579

Fri 20 March RAVE ON A tribute to Buddy Holly. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £15, 01600 772467.

HOBSONS INLAND SEA SHANTY SINGERS A troupe of inland sea shanty singers fuelled by Hobsons real ales! Oscars, Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £9.50, 01584 878141.

THE MEDICINE BOYS Dun Cow, Shrewsbury.

THE GT’S Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford.

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

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

RHYTHM THIEVES

WHISKEY RIVER

They’re back! The Whiskey River 5 piece band play their eclectic mixture of retro R&R, Zydeco Blues and rocking Cajun Country. Licensed bar.

Bring your dancing shoes!

WBS EXPRESS CLUB MUSIC CONCERT An evening of country/folk music.

The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7.30pm, £3, 01952 72891.

THE RED POETS The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, donation entry, 01497 821762.

PRESENTS

Kingsland Coronation Hall HR6 9QS Saturday 14 March at 7.30pm

FOLK SESSION Kings Head, Tenbury Wells.

Phone 01568 770134 Sat 14 March - Sun Inn, Rosemary Lane, Leintwardine.

Sat 21 March - Greyhound, Llangunllo, LD7 1SP. Fri 27 March - Sun, Leintwardine, SY7 0LP. (Open mic, hosted by Mark and Jill).

Fri 10 April -

Chindit Inn, 113 Merridale Rd, Wolverhampton, WV3 9SE.

www.rhythmthieves.co.uk

THE LICHFIELD VAULTS 11 CHURCH STREET, HEREFORD

Sunday 29th March

DELRAY ROCKETS Sunday 26th April

HAUNTED SOULS Sunday 31 May

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

01432 266821

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TASMIN LITTLE Violin recital. Programme includes Telemann and Bach. Gwernyfed High School, 7.30pm, £12/£10, 07583 544110, www.glasburyarts.co.uk See workshops.

LUDLOW JAZZ QUARTET Top quality playing sax, piano, bass and drums. Saturday Cafe, The Courtyard, Hereford, 12-2pm, free, 01432 340555.

MELOMANICS The ‘Everything Green’ ceilidh.

Radrook Community Centre, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £7, £5 for under 18s. Tickets from Pengwern Books, or Snapdragon Wholefoods, Shrewsbury or on the door. Proceeds to the local Green Party. 07964 895232.

TEA STREET BAND The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £5/£6/£7, 01497 821762.

STONED CHERRIES Sun Inn, Welshampton, 8.30pm.

LUCIDITY The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

STEVE EDWARDS Ego’s Wine Bar, Ludlow, 9pm.

THE HYPE Malthouse, Ironbridge.

1/2 OF PHOENIX Black Lion, Bridge St, Hereford.

UNDERCOVER Stagg, Llanidloes.

Sat 21 March HEREFORD CHORAL SOCIETY Perform Monteverdi Vespers of 1610.

With the Soloists of Voces8, Quintessential, Marches Baroque and Geraint Bowen conductor. Hereford Cathedral, 7.30pm, £25 - £10, 087454 6233124.

PAUL BALMER Kings Head, Tenbury Wells.

DAVE ONIONS Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4.30pm.

LITTLE DAVE The Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm.

RUTH WATSON, JEREMY FISHER & JOHN HYMAS ‘Romantic Trios’. Programme includes Brahms, Kahn, Yvon and Klughardt.

Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 3pm, £10 includes tea and cakes, tickets from The Workhouse, www.wegottickets.com or on the door.

Mon 23 March PUMA CREEK Pedro Brown’s newest band.

The Cider Barn, Pembridge, 7.30pm, 01544 388161.

Tues 24 March

RESTLESS DOG Malthouse, Ironbridge.

Fri 20 March

Sun 22 March

TROY REDFERN With Jack Brett and friends. The Ludlow Brewery, The Railway Shed, Ludlow, 8.30pm, £8, 07896 676189.

In aid of Cancer Research UK. South Shropshire Blues Club.

RHYTHM THIEVES Greyhound Inn, Llangunllo, 9pm.

HERFORD PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL GALA NIGHT A week of performance of the arts.

The Courtyard, Hereford, 7pm, 01432 340555.

EUPHONISM The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

THE DAGGERS Black Lion, Bridge St, Hereford.

THE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Performing a trio of classic works.

The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

Wed 25 March REMI HARRIS TRIO Housmans Cafe & Bar, Church Stretton, 8pm, 01694 724441.

TIGER LILLIES Godfathers of alternative cabaret, celebrating 25 years of dark and deviant theatrics. The Courtyard, Hereford, 8pm, 01432 340555.

SIMON ROSE/WILLI KELLERS Queen’s Head, Monmouth, 01600 712767.

Thurs 26 March LET’S HANG ON The music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7.45pm, £22/£21, 01686 614555.

THE VENTURERS Stagg, Llanidloes.

PHOENIX Vaga Tavern, Hereford, 9pm.

ROCK ANTHEMS Celebrating some of the greatest rock songs of all time. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.45pm, £16/£14, 01874 611622.

BEEZ NEEZ Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

OPEN MIC NIGHT Hosted by Howard and Clare.

Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford, 01952 610888.

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BALLADEERS & CHANCERS Acoustic performances from new and experienced musicians alike. Dukes Arms, Presteigne, 8.30pm. 07837 944090, balladeersandchancers.com BUDAPEST CAFE ORCHESTRA Wyeside, Builth Wells, 8pm, 01982 552555.

Fri 27 March CANTORION Male voice choir. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7.30pm, £10, 01686 614555.

HEATHER, BED, BILLY & MARK Stagg, Llanidloes.

THE CULTURE HIGH The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £3/£4/£5, 01497 821762.

WAYNE MARTIN BAND Three Tuns, Bishop’s Castle.

PROJECT JAM SANDWICH A storm of fusion folk explosion from around the world.

SpArC, Bishop’s Castle, 7.30pm, £12, under 25s £6, under 18s £1, 01588 630243.

JAZZ @ THE BLACK LION Simon Deeley and Dayne Cranenburgh, Andy Derrick. Black Lion, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, free, 01497 820841.

THE CRAMS Dun Cow, Shrewsbury.

BEZ Fundraising street procession/dance/ talk by Bez for his Reality Party MP bid. Bang-on Street Band’s fast samba reggae: DJ. Llanidloes Community Centre, 9pm, £5.

BLUE HORIZON Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford.

OPEN MIC Hosted by Mark and Jill from the Rhythm Thieves. Sun Inn, Leintwardine.

WILL KILLEEN Solo blues. Kings Head, Tenbury Wells.

LIVE MUSIC White Horse Inn, Clun.

JAZZ AT THE TALBOT INN Featuring Emily Saunders. Talbot Inn, Newnham Bridge, 8pm, £25 to include three-course supper and music, 01584 781941.

LIVE MUSIC Malthouse, Ironbridge.

ALTERNATIVE ROOTS The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

THE ROCK OF AGES EXPERIENCE TRIBUTE BAND

The tribute to the music of the smash-hit Hollywood musical and film. The big, bad eighties never left us and now the part goes from strength to strength. Stadium rock, power ballads, lycra, lace and liquor. The hair is big , the costumes small, anything goes and is FUN, FUN, FUN.

www.therockofagesexperience.com Mob: 07736-816136 (Ian)

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Fri 27 March

Sun 29 March

RICK WAKEMAN Former Yes keyboard player and renowned Grumpy Old Man. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £26, 01743 281281.

THE DELRAY ROCKETS Lichfield Vaults, Church St, Hereford, 4pm, 01432 266821.

SAM HUFFER Black Lion, Bridge St, Hereford.

ANDY FAIRWEATHER LOW & THE LOW RIDERS Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 8pm, £18, 01600 772467.

Sat 28 March GA GA Queen tribute band. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 8pm, £16, 01584 878141.

SHREWSBURY CHORAL SOCIETY Programme includes Brahms, Mendelssohn and Mozart. Shrewsbury Abbey, 7.30pm, £12 adults, £5 students, 01743 232236.

GOLD ROOM Malthouse, Ironbridge.

DARKSIDE Pink Floyd tribute show. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm, 01584 811442.

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

SHREWSBURY CANTATA CHOIR Presents a celebration of European sacred music. Programme includes Faure, Haydn, Bruckner, Lotti and Mendelssohn. United Reformed Church, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £10, students and under 18s free, 01952 770939.

BLACK STICK SWING Swingy jazz tunes on clarinet, piano and double bass. Saturday Cafe, The Courtyard, Hereford, 12-2pm, free, 01432 340555.

MR BLACK The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

BELLAMONDA With Rosa James. Circle dance.

Church Barn, Church Lane, Bishop’s Castle, 7.30pm, 01588 630648.

TRASH DOLLY’S SHOWCASE The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, donation entry, 01497 821762.

HOT FEAT Sensational 6-piece soul band. Ludlow Brewery, Railway Shed, Ludlow, 8pm, £7, tickets from 01584 873291.

CATCH 22 Stagg, Llanidloes.

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NEVER THE BRIDE The electrifying sound of two gifted songwriters, Nikki Lamborn and Catherine Feeney. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 9pm, £15/£12.50, 01874 611622.

Nuala Honan - Velvet Violin

MENNONITE YOUTH CHOIR Will give little talks interspersed with songs. Town Hall, Bishop’s Castle, 3pm, £5 includes afternoon tea, 01588 630023.

CHRIS QUINN The Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm.

THE BLUE ROAD Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4.30pm.

SHROPSHIRE STRUMMERS Housmans Cafe & Bar, Church Stretton, 1pm, 01694 724441.

THE VELVET VIOLIN Cabaret. Featuring Australian singer/ songwriter Nuala Honan, cellist Beth Porter and Miss Maud’s Folly.

Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 7pm, £10 from Courtyard Antiques and 01544 267163.

Full Circle.

Tues 31 March DRAGONFLY ENSEMBLE Perform Haydn’s Seven Last Words of Christ. St Michael’s Church, Discoed, 7.30pm, £12.50 from Winnies, Presteigne or 01547 560246, or email davidhiam@aol.com CATHEDRAL CHOIR With Marches Baroque and international soloists. JS Bach’s St Matthew Passion. Hereford Cathedral, 7pm, 01432 374261.

APRIL

Thurs 2 April THE ENDINGS Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford, 01952 610888.

Fri 3 April THE WISH PIGS Dun Cow, Shrewsbury.

THE ENDINGS The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

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

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

TOMORROW WE SAIL Post rock band. CARAD, East St, Rhayader, 7.30pm, £5, bring your own drinks.

Sat 4 April THE BLACK ‘N’ BLUE BAND Black Lion, Bridge St, Hereford.

STIFF WITNESS The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

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

Sun 5 April TOMMY ALLEN & JOHNNY HEWITT Chicago blues duo. Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4.30pm.

Music Workshops

Sat 7 March SING FOR FUN Mozart’s Requiem. With Geraint Bowen, musical director, Peter Dyke accompanist and supported by members of Hereford Choral Society. 9.30am registration, sing 10am-1pm, £12, under 25s free, includes score loan and refreshments.

St John’s Methodist Church, St Owen St, Hereford, 01886 880146 to book.

Sat 7 March SING ALONG DAY The Shrewsbury Cantata Choir invite singers to come and sing opera choruses. St Chad’s Church, Shrewsbury, £12 plus £3 music hire, 07811 332392.

Sat 7 March IRISH MUSIC WORKSHOPS Fiddle with Pete Cooper, Irish Session Tunes with Diana Buckle and Kitty Greenwood. Accompanying Irish Tunes (afternoon only) with Adam Beresford-Browne and Izzy Maclachlan. Discovery Centre, Craven Arms.

Full day with lunch £38. Guitar class £15. Booking essential, 01584 841564 folkfiddleteacher@gmail.com Sun 8 March CHORAL WORKSHOP: THE ARMED MAN Choral day-workshop on The Armed Man, a mass for peace by Karl Jenking.

Singers of all ages, experience and ability welcome. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, registration from 9.30am, workshop 10am-4.30pm with refreshments and lunch break, £12. www.kingtonchoral.org.uk

Sat 14 March CHORISTER OPEN MORNING A chance to learn more about the opportunities of being a chorister.

Hereford Cathedral, details, email organist@herefordcathedral.org Sat 21 March TASMIN LITTLE - NAKED VIOLIN RECITAL AND TEACH-IN An hour-long ‘teach-in’ for young string players, in which she will talk, play and demonstrate with participants in a group of up to 50. Gwernyfed High School,2.30pm, £12/£10, 07583 544110, www.glasburyarts.co.uk Sat 28 March A BMEMF WORKSHOP FOR SINGERS With tutor Sally Dunkley. ‘Song of Songs’ with music by Palestrina, Gibbons, Cipriano de Rore, Vincenzo Bertolusi and others. Grange Court, Leominster, 9.30am registration, workshop 10am-4.30pm, £14 BMEMF members, £16 for others, booking essential, 01568 612556.

March & April BRASS INTRUMENT REPAIR COURSES 28 & 29 March - Brass Monkeys, £265. 6 - 10 April - Brass Repair (foundation) £617. Trevor Head, Llangunllo School, Llangunllo, Knighton, 01547 550622.

April WOODWIND INSTRUMENT REPAIR COURSES 13 - 17 April - General Woodwinds (foundation), £617. 18 & 19 April Saxophone (specialist), £326. Trevor Head, Llangunllo School, Llangunllo, Knighton, 01547 550622.

Sun 12 April CAN’T SING? WON’T SING? WANT TO SING? LOVE TO SING? A day of singing in four part harmony for fun, led by the B Naturals. No experience necessary, no need to read music. Snailbeach Village Hall, 10.30am-4pm, bring and share lunch, £18, 01743 791327.

Monday ALIVE & KICKIN’ CHOIR Coleg Powys (now NPTC), Brecon, 7-9pm, £5 public, £3 students/staff. tanyawalkermusic@hotmail.com Monday FUN & PLAY WITH RHYTHM & HARMONY All taught by ear so no need to read music! Meet 8pm term time Mondays at the Methodist chapel in Leintwardine. Email charlotte@ naturalvoice.net or call 01547 540603.

Monday BANDAMANIA Traditional dance music from far and wide.

Assembly Rooms, Presteigne 7.15pm, Sue Harris 01547 550158.

Mondays and Wednesdays BRING AN INSTRUMENT, LEARN A TUNE Play jigs, reels, polkas, hornpipes & slow airs with expert tutor, Kitty Greenwood. Tunes will be taught by ear (sheet music/recordings also available). If you’ve never learned this way before don’t worry, you won’t be the only one! Expand your repertoire, improve your technique. All melody instruments welcome, Craven Arms, Interested? Call Kitty: 01584 841564 or email: folkfiddleteacher@gmail.com 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 WHITTON VOICES Mixed community choir. Songs from around the world, traditional and contemporary.

Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 8-10pm, £5. All welcome. Led by Sue Harris, 01547 550158.

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

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Wednesdays BISHOP’S CASTLE EARLY MUSIC GROUP Singing renaissance and baroque music a cappella. All music readers welcome, 7.30pm, £1.

Details contact Mark, 075385 68378 or email jacquelinesw@hotmail.co.uk Wednesdays PLAY IT BY EAR A series of workshops for folk tune players with expert guidance from tutor, Kitty Greenwood. All melody instruments welcome. Craven Arms Hotel, 7.30pm, £3.50, booking essential, 01584 841564 or email folkfiddleteacher@gmail.com 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@oakbarn.co.uk or check our website www.jollypages.co.uk/ larks

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Retreat, Ledbury, 01531 632766.

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

Thursday COME SINGING IN CLUN New group meeting in the mornings. For everyone who fancies singing.

Uplifting Songs drawn from many traditions around the world, all taught by ear. Meet in Hightown Hall –along from the church, 10am–11.30am starting Feb 5th. Led by Sue Harris 01547 550158. sumarieharris@btinternet.com

3rd Tuesday FOLK NIGHTS The Crown Inn, Longtown.

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

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

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 and their parents. The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury, 10.30am-11.30am, £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 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 ACOUSTIC NIGHT Harp Inn, Glasbury-on-Wye, 8.30pm, free, 01497 847373.

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

Every Sunday SESSION The Old Mill, High Street, Llanidloes, 8pm. With tunes from many traditions, anything is welcome. 01686 412 008. www.oldmillbar. co.uk 2 Sunday FOLK SESSION Powys Arms, Poolquay, near Welshpool, 7.30pm, 01691 831162. nd

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

The Sun Inn, Leintwardine.

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

Last Tuesday ACOUSTIC LIVE SESSIONS Hafren, Newtown, £2 on the door, 01686 614555.

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

Every Wednesday MAINSTREAM JAZZ NIGHT The Dragon Hotel, Montgomery, 8pm, 01686 668359.

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

(Excluding 17 Dec).

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

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

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

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

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

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

2nd Wednesday STRANGE KIN BLUES SESSION Raven, Welshpool, 8pm, email blue.raven@hotmail.co.uk 2nd Wednesday OPEN MIC NIGHT Stockton Cross Inn, Kimbolton, near Leominster, 8.30pm, 01568 612509.

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

4th Wednesday FOLK/ACOUSTIC SESSION Any style, Crown Inn, Clunton, 9pm, 01588 660226.

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

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

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

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

1st Thursday MUSIC SESSION All styles welcome.

Horse & Jockey Inn, Knighton, 8.30pm. 01547 520062.

Last Sunday OPEN MIC NIGHT All welcome.

The Retreat, Ledbury, 01531 632766.

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, Cross St, Tenbury Wells, 07721 58766.

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.

3rd Thursday OPEN MIC Spread Eagle, King St, Hereford, phone to book a slot, 01432 272205.

Every Friday THE HOTSPUR SESSIONS Join in on our relaxed, creative music evening, or come along to listen.

Aero-Club, Shobdon Airfield, 7.30pm, 01568 708783.

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

1st Friday FOLK SESSION Led by The Pedigrees, Spread Eagle, King St, Hereford, 01432 272205.

3rd Friday BUSKING NIGHT Play a song, read a story, it’s your pavement! Free to enter, free drinks for performers. The Sitting Room, 4 Upper Galdeford, Ludlow, thesittingroomludlow@gmail.com 3rd Friday TRADITIONAL SESSIONING Llanfyllin Workhouse, 01691 649062.

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

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, 8pm, 07885 467673.

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

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 612818 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 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.

HOTSPUR CAFE & BAR, Shobdon Airfield 01568 708783.

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 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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APPLEBY KINSEY 4-piece acoustic jazz, contemporary folk, singer-songwriter group: acoustic guitar, saxophones, flute double bass, beautiful female lead vocals.

Collectively we produce a different kind of purely acoustic sound, one that is familiar enough to be instantly accessible, while being original, sophisticated, and played with great instrumental skill, to grab and hold on to the audience’s attention. Perfect for your special occasion. Visit www.applebykinsey.com for music/details/contact.

ARTHUR MILLS & THE BLACK EYE FRIDAYS Acoustic/Folk 4 piece band playing lively original songs, with varied influences, and given an original edge. Please visit our website to watch our videos and enjoy 4 songs recorded in the ‘Shed of Dreams’. www.arthurmills.com Contact: info@arthurmills.com or phone Eggy : 07976 433753.

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 THE CASTLE STREET QUARTET: Vocal and sax led combo playing all of your favourite jazz standards. From ballads to boogie-woogie and samba to swing, we can provide the perfect music for wedding receptions, parties and fundraising concerts. Check out our repertoire and hear some samples on castlestreetquartet.co.uk or call Jon Weller on 07850 019489.

CUCKOO ALE CEILIDH BAND Not just an ordinary ceilidh band, but an extraordinary ceilidh band! Squeeze box, keyboard and percussion with expert calling. See www. cuckooaleband.co.uk or email bev.langton@talk21.com or phone 07799 408297.

CUCKURIOSITY A dynamic Ceilidh duo featuring Bev calling and Ray on his digital melodeon. A classy act which is versatile, flexible, requires minimum space and can set up in double quick time. Ideal for weddings, corporate events, marquees and venues without a stage. See and hear more on www.raybevlangton.com For bookings contact us at bev. langton@talk21.com THE DETAILS Acoustic Folk-Art band formed around highly original songwriters Andy Morton and Dave Carroll.

Songs to savour range from the heartfelt to the hilarious; from delta blues through wistful ballads to pacey rockers.

A listening band (or duo) for pubs, clubs, arts centres, book fairs, festivals. See and hear more on www.thedetails.org. uk and www.facebook.com/thedetails2 Tel 01531 670623 or email david@carroll.org.uk DREWS BREW – hear the harmony, feel the beat.

3 piece band bringing you songs from Eagles, Lady Antebellum, Queen, Blondie, Amy Macdonald, Alan Jackson, KT Tunstall and more. So, sit and listen or party the night away. Contact: drewsbrew@icloud.com Richard on 01885 489119 or Peter on 0777 0851450.

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!

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 KEYGREEN Original music featuring vocal harmonies, guitar, piano sax, and clarinet. Herefordshire based brother and sister duo Tom and Nicky Jaques. A unique full sound for live music venues, festival gigs and private bookings. Contact Nicky or Tom for more info. www.keygreenmusic.co.uk nickyjaquesmusic@gmail.com www.facebook.com/KeyGreenMusic 07817268689 / 07837713384 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 MELOMANICS Really fun duo, trio, or full Ceilidh band, more than just great music - stilts as well if appropriate!

Modern, traditional and original tunes with a cosmopolitan flavour. (Specialité: Timoléon pour vos soirées Françaises).

Ideal for parties, weddings, fund raising events, festivals, shows, pubs, restaurants etc. For info call Tim on 01743 719438 or Rich 01743 718612, email tim@melomanics. co.uk, website www.melomanics.co.uk A MONTH OF SUNDAYS With electric and acoustic guitars, mandolin, harmonicas, pipes, percussion and vocals, this Ledbury-based four/five piece ensemble plays fresh interpretations of folk, jazz and blues classics with a sprinkling of effulgent originals thrown in for good measure.

For festivals, parties and pub bookings, Nick Trigg on 07938 889976, email isoundprooftrigg@hotmail.co.uk or efsl.porter@btinternet.com website amos-uk.co.uk facebook.com/amonthofsundaysuk

MOSTLY JOHN CEILIDH BAND Cast aside that economic gloom. Why not let our merry minstrels, aided by the lovely Pammy (“no, no, no!”) restore your joie de vivre at your party, wedding or knees-up. 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, geeetar and a suitcase(!) we are perfect for pubs, festivals and anything else that involves drinking and dancing. For bookings call Linda on 01686 670409 or find us on Facebook.com/ Over-the-Hillbillies. YEEEEEEHAAAAAA! PIANIST FOR ALL OCCASIONS BAFTA winning composer Ric Lloyd (founder member of The Flying Pickets) will play for all your corporate events, weddings, functions, parties, restaurants and other celebrations. A wide repertoire of standards, jazz favourites, pop and boogie-woogie.

Many pro years experience in the music and theatre world, which includes playing shows and accompanying singers.

I can also do gigs with a female vocalist and trio. Wearing my other hat I am Musical director for The Hornettes (female trio) who sing Tamla Motown and 60’s songs. Dust off your beehives and bring your dancing shoes for this one! www.facebook.com/riclloydhornettes Phone: 01974 282515. E-mail: pianist@mm.st RAY STROUD Respected electro-acoustic finger style guitarist/singer. Huge repertoire of songs and tunes from 60s-90s and originals plus ragtime and country picking.

Sets to suit venue - folk, roots, jazzy pop, soft rock, or a mixture. Also available in the duo Thyme Bandits and four piece power pop Hush. Friendly and professional. Call 07962 916333 or email raystrack@talo5.plus.com http:// www.bandmix.co.uk/ray-stroud 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 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.

SIR DANCELOT Traditional dance music for any occasion with/without caller. Fiddle, mandolin, concertina, guitar, cittern, banjo, whistles. http://sirdancelot.co.uk. Contact (01686) 411147/621156 or 07843 440789 or info@sirdancelot.co.uk SLIPPERY SLOPE Silly, melancholy and beautiful music played on accordion, fiddle, guitar and steel pan. From ska to klezmer via a Parisian cafe and a Russian vodka bar. For more info please call Jo or Ben on 01981 510136 see www.slipperyslope.org.uk or email slipperyslope@ hotmail.com SOUL SUPPLY 6-piece soul, Motown and R & B Party Band. Guaranteed to turn your event into a hive of nonstop dance floor activity. Available for weddings, parties and corporate events. Full PA, lights, staging and disco as required. 079905 75531 or 01568 708868 www.soulsupplyband.co.uk info@soulsupplyband.co.uk

SPIRIT OF TANGO Stylish café-jazz trio with a Latin/ French flavour featuring Phil Bond (accordion), Dave Carroll (guitar), and Mike Green (double bass).Polished, earcatching performances in styles from samba to Django unfailingly provide a lively ambience at private parties, weddings and corporate functions. Check us out at www.spiritof tango.co.uk Tel 01531 670623 or email david@carroll.org.uk 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 Lively 3 piece covers band. Classic soul, rock ‘n’ roll, funk, classic pop (Tom Jones, Spencer Davis etc). Fronted by drummer vocalist Richie Lund ex Soul Survivors. Just give us a corner of your bar or lounge and we WILL entertain you. Ideal for parties.

Contact Richie 01584 811500 / 07817 620644 www.stomping-ground.co.uk 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 ROCK OF AGES EXPERIENCE BackTrack to the 80s with The Rock Of Ages Experience Tribute Band.

See our live video on our website www.therockofagesexperience.com Ian: 07736 816136.

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 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 - a reputation for spine-tingling harmony singing 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 performed by actor Phil Smith. New show for 2014. ‘Precious Bane’ by Mary Webb: “Phil Smith injects a gamut of humanity ... The Village Quire deliver with conviction and gusto ... authentic passion and the enduring quality of the original prose.”

(Mike Lewis) (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.

ZIGGY STARDUST EXPERIENCE The Spiders from Kington play early Bowie; from “Space Oddity” to “Aladdin Sane” in full costume! Available for festivals, gigs and parties. Release Your Inner Starman Let All The Children Boogie! Call Richie Cotterill on 07777 661252.

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Mon 2 March ONE MAN BREAKING BAD Sixty episodes! One show! A rip-roaring ride through the greatest television show ever made. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £19.50, 01743 281281.

Thurs 5 March DONNA DISCO CHICKEN POX FOX. Donna is fourteen, clumsy and fat. Her mother’s gone AWOL and her latest crush has gone wrong. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £14/£12, children/students £9, 01743 281281.

Thurs 5, Mon 23, Fri 27 March & Sat 4 April THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF COMEDY THE REDUCED SHAKESPEARE COMPANY tackle the subject it was born to reduce. From the high-brow to the low, The Complete History of Comedy (abridged) covers comedy through the ages. 5 March - Hafren, Newtown, 7.30pm, £16/£14, 01686 614555. 23 March - The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555. 27 March - Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 8pm, £16/£15, 01874 611622.

4 April - Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 8pm, £16/£15, 01584 878141.

Sat 7 March MY DOG’S GOT NO NOSE The events surrounding a stand-up comedian’s first ever performance, as we discover that both the man and the performance are not quite what they seem. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £15/£13, 01743 281281.

Sat 7 March IMAGICIAN Jamie Allan explores the work of history’s greatest illusionist then demonstrates how modern technology can make them even more mind blowing. Hafren, Newtown, 7.45pm, £15, under 16s £10, 01686 614555.

Tues 10 March LONG LIVE THE LITTLE KNIFE FIRE EXIT. A fast-paced and boisterous caper in which Liz and Jim are small-time con artists on a mission to be the world’s greatest art forgers in the world. There’s only one problem: they can’t paint. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 8pm, £12/£10, 01874 611622.

Fri 13 March THE UNREMARKABLE DEATH OF MARILYN MONROE Monroe as we’ve never seen her before: alone in her bedroom, in dressing gown and slippers; no glitz, no glamour, no masks. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £12, 01600 772467. Part of Monmouth Women’s Festival.

Sat 14 March & Mon 13 & Tues 14 April BOUNCERS Written by John Godber, a high impact stylised view of today’s urban nightlife. 14 March - Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7.45pm, £10, 01686 614555.

13 & 14 April - Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £17-£15, 01743 281281.

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Sat 14 March GRAV TORCH THEATRE COMPANY and starring Gareth Bale.

Known to millions for his exploits on the rugby field, Ray ‘Grav’ Gravell was, and is so much more than that.

Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £12.50/£10.50, 01874 611622.

Sat 14, Sun 15 & Sat 21 March WENLOCK OLYMPIAN SOCIETY LIVE ARTS FESTIVAL Competitive classes in choral speaking, dance, music, speech and drama for young people aged 18 and under.

The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 01952 72891.

Further details www.wenlock-olympian-society.org.uk Sun 15 March A REGULAR LITTLE HOUDINI A one-man show, written and performed by Daniel Llewelyn-Williams, about escapism and hope set in Newport docks between 1905 and 1913. Suitable for ages 10+. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £10, £8 children, 01600 772467.

Tues 17 & Wed 18 March MILKED PENTABUS THEATRE COMPANY. A black comedy about friendship, unemployment and a cow called Sandy!

Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £15/£13, 01743 281281.

Fri 20 & Sat 21 March ABOVE BOARD OWDYADO THEATRE. A police interrogation room.

A woman has been detained for questioning after her boss is found dead in suspicious circumstances... 20 March Snailbeach Village Hall, 7.30pm, £8/£5, 01743 791327.

21 March - Farlow & Oreton Village Hall, 8pm, £8/£5, 01746 718642. Arts Alive.

Sat 14 & Tues 24 March THE ROYAL BED THEATR PENA. A heartbreaking tale of the disintergration of a marriage played out against a backdrop of political intrigue in medieval Wales. 14 March - Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7.30pm, 01982 552555. 24 March - Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £12/£10, 01874 611622.

Wed 25 & Thurs 26 March THE ELEPHANT MAN FOURTH MONKEY ENSEMBLE. Inspired by the iconic David Lynch film, The Elephant Man returns with the true story of the fabled Joseph Merrick. The Courtyard, Hereford, Wed 8pm, Thurs 12pm, 01432 340555.

Thurs 26 March THE PEARL DUMBSHOW. When an impoverished pearl-diver finds the pearl of the world he thinks his life will be transformed forever - it is, but not how he imagines. The Talbot Theatre, Whitchurch, 7.30pm, £8/£6/£25, 01948 660660.

Arts Alive.

Thurs 26 - Sat 28 March FETCH COMMUNITY THEATRE SHOW A new community performance as part of Shropshire’s WW1 commemorative projects. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 01584 878141.

Thurs 26 - Sat 28 March HEREFORD COUNTY DRAMA FESTIVAL OF ONE ACT PLAYS The best of amateur drama competition and part of the All-England Theatre Festival. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7pm, 01432 340555.

Thurs 26 - Sat 28 March GHOSTS HERE TO THERE PRODUCTIONS. Richard Eyre’s adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s Ghosts. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.45pm, 01885 488575.

Penelope Retold

Sat 28 March PENELOPE RETOLD DERBY THEATRE LTD & CAROLINE HORTON. Get ready for a theatrical storm that sweeps through poetry, songs, comedy and YouTube clips towards a poignant and furious conclusion. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 8pm, £12/£8, 07967 517125. Arts Alive.

Sat 28 & Sun 29 March TALES FROM THE INTERMEDIATE YOUTH THEATRE COURTYARD YOUTH THEATRE. A triple bill of all around clowning and the Grimm Fairy Tales. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7pm, 01432 340555.

Wed 8 April DEREK ACORAH The pioneer for spiritualism and mediumship on television. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, for ages 16+. £17.50/£16.50, 01874 611622.

Thurs 9 April THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY EUROPEAN ARTS COMPANY. Set in the decadent world of Victorian London, a beautiful, narcissistic young man becomes infatuated by the exquisite portrait that Basil Hallward has painted of him. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7.45pm, £10, 01686 614555.

Training day in in the the art artof ofpuppetry puppetry Training day with The Fetch Theatre

The Fetch Theatre The Fetchwith Theatre is offering a training day in the art of puppetry on Saturday 7th March.

The Fetch Theatre is offering a training day in the art of puppetry on Saturday 7th March 2015. The workshop will be led by internationally renowned puppet master Andrew Purvin.

Participants will learn how to operate and bring a puppets bursting into life.

This day long workshop will include:

The workshop will be led by internationally renowned puppet master Andrew Purvin.

How to manipulate Bunraku style puppets.

Participants will learn operate and How to instill life into ordinary imamate objects how in orderto to tell intriguing stories.

How to create a striking narrative using shadow puppets. bringvisual a puppets bursting into life.

• • • • Instruct on how to build and make puppets and discuss with individual participants how to develop and use the art form within their own work.

The Training day will take place in Leominster, Herefordshire and will cost £50 per person.

This workshop will be highly beneficial to creative professionals from all artistic and educational sectors. It will also be accessible and enlightening to anyone who wishes to get creative and learn new skills.

The Training day will take place in Leominster Herefordshire and will cost £50 per person.

To book a place on the course or for any queries please contact; andrew.purvin@live.co.uk Or ring Andrew on 07527 883 070

To book a place on the course or for queries please contact; andrew.purvin@live.co.uk Or ring Andrew on 07527 883 070

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Fri 10 - Sun 12 April DOROTHY’S WAR THE HARMONETTES. Spring 1919: the war is over, a day of celebration. But for Annie and Elizabeth this is also the day when a woman arrives in the village who will change their lives forever. Suitable for ages 12+.

10 April - Cawley Hall, Eye, £10/£5, £25, 01568 615836.

11 April - Welshampton Parish Hall, £10/£6, 01948 710586. 12 April - Aymestry Parish Hall, £10/£5/£25, 01568 709251. All at 7.30pm. Arts Alive.

MUSICAL THEATRE & OPERA Fri 6 March RIGOLETTO THE RUSSIAN STATE BALLET AND OPERA HOUSE perform one of Verdi’s best-loved masterpieces. A tragic story of the hunchbacked court jester and his beautiful daughter Gilder. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £36-£29, 01743 281281.

Sat 28 March THE HARRI PARRIS: THE BIG DAY MAI OH MAI PRODUCTIONS. The Harri-Parris are a West-Walian farming family. Hilarious and dysfunctional.

Anni, the farm’s only daughter is getting married, what could possibly go wrong? A brand new comedy musical.

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

Sat 4 April A NIGHT OF DIRTY DANCING Re-live the passion, indulge in romance and celebrate the greatest movie soundtrack of all time... Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £21.50, 01874 611622.

CHILDREN’S THEATRE

Wed 4 & Thurs 5 March PETER PAN DUCK EGG THEATRE COMPANY. Join student and cashier Wendy Darling as she takes us on a modern, musical retelling of Peter Pan. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 6.30pm, £10/£8, 01874 611622.

Tues 17 & Wed 18 March OCTONAUTS AND THE DEEP SEA VOLCANO ADVENTURE Get ready to embark on an exciting new mission with the quirky and courageous underwater adventure heroes.

Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 1pm & 4.30pm, £15.50-£13.50, family £54, 01743 281281.

Sat 21 March & Thurs 2 April BASIL BRUSH Britain’s most loveable fox is back on the road, along with his TV chum Mr Stephen (aka Chris Pizzey). 21 March - Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 11am & 2.30pm, £12, £10 children, 01686 614555.

2 April - Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 11am & 2.30pm, £14/£12, family £42, 01874 611622.

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Sun 29 March ROBIN HOOD AND HIS MERRY MEN ‘Sherwoods Got Talent’ provides the perfect cover for the evil Sherriff to kidnap Maid Marian. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 3pm & 6pm, £15-£13.50, family £52, 01743 281281.

Mon 30 March HOW THE KOALA LEARNT TO HUG THE PEOPLE’S THEATRE COMPANY. A charming tale about the magic of family and the importance of a nice, warm hug. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 2.30pm, children £8.50, family £28, 01743 281281.

Tues 31 March WHATEVER THE WEATHER M6 THEATRE’s imaginative new production for the very young is set in the charming world of a traditional Alpine weather house. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 1.30pm & 3.30pm, £7, family of four £22, 01686 614555.

Thurs 2 April HUGLESS DOUGLAS Hugless Douglas is a huggable, lovable young brown bear in need of a hug. Full of laughter, sing along songs, puppetry and storytelling for ages 3-7 years. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, £14/£12, family £44, 01743 281281.

Thurs 9 April PANIC FAMILY CIRCUS A fantastic day of circus fun for all the family. Learn the tricks of the trade. Suitable for ages 4+. Workshops 10.15am, 11.30am and show 2pm. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, £5 workshop, £5 show, £9 for both.

Thurs 9 April MERLIN THE SWORD IN THE STONE IMAGE MUSICAL THEATRE. A young squire is destined to become king. Guided by Merlin, he has many adventures, pulls the sword from the stone and unwittingly fulfills the legend’s prophecy. For ages 4+. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 2.30pm, £8, 01874 611622.

DRAMA WORKSHOPS

Sat 7 March TRAINING DAY IN THE ART OF PUPPETRY THE FETCH THEATRE COMPANY. Run by Andrew Purvin, the workshop will include how to manipulate Bunraku style puppets, instill life into ordinary inanimate objects, use shadow puppets and instruction on how to build and make puppets. Leominster, Herefordshire, £50 per person, andrew.purvin@live.co.uk or 07527 883070.

Sat 7 & Sun 8 March SEEKING TALENTED ACTORS For Ad Hoc Theatre Group. Looking for adult actors to perform in its production of ‘Don’t Look Down’. Auditions on 7 March 2-4pm, 8 March 4-6pm. Performances will take place on 8-10 May. johngarethowen@gmail.com 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 NO STRINGS ATTACHED Puppetry and Mask Theatre with The Fetch Theatre Co. 11-16, 6.30-8pm.

Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 01584 878141.

Mondays APPLETREE THEATRE Junior Youth Theatre for children 7-11 years, 4.15pm-5.30pm. Senior Youth Theatre for 11-16 years, 5.45pm-7pm. The Appletree Studio, 15 Lower Galdeford, Ludlow, SY8 1RU. £60 per term. office@appletreetheatre.co.uk or phone 01584 318015.

Mondays YOUTH THEATRE Conquest Theatre, Bromyard. Ages 6-11 4.30-5.30pm, ages 11-14 6-7.30pm, ages 14-18 7.30-9.30pm, 01432 340555.

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.

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

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

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. Janine on 07733 055430.

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 IN WIGMORE Wigmore group runs at Teme Valley Youth Project, 3.30-4.30pm for 6-11 year olds, 5-6.30pm for 11-16 years old. £40 per term. 01568 770110 or visit www.courtyard.org.uk Tuesdays YOUTH THEATRE Drama workshop for 7-14 year-olds after school. Ledbury Market Theatre, 01432 383663.

Wednesdays KINGTON YOUTH THEATRE With Kington Primary School. Wed - Years 5 & 6, 4-5.30pm.

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

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

Every other Thursdays in term time HAVE A GO SHAKESPEARE For the over 50s. CARAD, Rhayader, 01597 810192.

Thursdays LUDLOW DRAMA WORKSHOP For all ages: 16 + and adults, 7.30-9.30pm at Appletree Theatre, 15 Lower Galdeford, Ludlow SY8 1RU. No experience needed. www.ludlowdramaworkshop.org.uk Contact 01588 673219.

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

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

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

Wednesdays THE COURTYARD KIDS For reception Year 2, led by Helen Durant, £65 per term. The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.

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

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

The Courtyard, Hereford, £60 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.

GLASBURY ARTS Saturday, March 21, 2015 Gwernyfed High School

TASMIN LITTLE - NAKED VIOLIN RECITAL AND ‘TEACH-IN’ Tasmin Little has firmly established herself as one of today’s leading international violinists and will be in Glasbury to present:

• AN HOUR-LONG ‘TEACH-IN’ FOR YOUNG STRING PLAYERS She will talk, play and demonstrate with participants in a group of up to 50.

2.30pm - 3.30pm

• AN EVENING RECITAL

The programme will be a musical journey from Telemann to Bach. 7.30pm Ticket prices: Workshop £12, Recital £12 full price, £10 concessions (unwaged over 60’s under 18’s) Combined ticket £20 under 18’s & students; 10% members’ discount applies to all prices.

River Café Pre-event meal at Glasbury Arts special price of £11.50 Book direct on 01497 847426

Tickets: by telephone on 07583 544110, online www.glasburyarts.co.uk in person at Old Forest Arts, The Craft Centre, Hay-on-Wye

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word Comedy

Elvis McGonagall

Wed 4 March COUNTER ARTHUR STRONG: SOMEBODY UP THERE LICKS ME! Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £18.50/£16.50, 01743 281281.

Wed 4 March LLOYD LANGFORD: OLD FASHIONED A brand-new show about feeling bamboozled by the modern world. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 8pm, £12, 01600 772467.

Poetry & Storytelling

Mon 9 March RED PARROT POETRY Reading will be Paul Francis, Jean Aitken and Liz Lefroy.

No 46, Wine Bar, Presteigne, 7.30pm, £3.

Sat 14, Sun 15 & Sat 21 March WENLOCK OLYMPIAN SOCIETY LIVE ARTS FESTIVAL Competitive classes in choral speaking, dance, music, speech and drama for young people aged 18 and under.

The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 01952 72891.

Further details www.wenlock-olympian-society.org.uk Thurs 26 March HERE THERE AND EVERYWHERE - OFFA’S PRESS Featuring Dave Reeves, Simon Fletcher, Jeff Phelps and Jane Seabourne perform witty and wise poetry.

Leominster Library, 6.30pm, £3, refreshments included, 01432 383606.

Thurs 26 March ELVIS MCGONAGALL Stand-up poet, armchair revolutionary and recumbent rocker. Also featuring words and music from The Very Grimm Brothers. The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.

Sat 28 March MAN UP JONNY FLUFFYPUNK A funny, poignant lo-fi stand-up spoken word theatre show.

Woolhope Room, Hereford Library, 2pm, £3 on the door, 01432 383606.

Sat 7 March JETHRO Cornish comedy legend. For ages 16+. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £19.50/£18.50, 01874 611622.

Tues 10 March & Fri 27 March TELFORD COMEDY CLUB 10 March - Comedy & Curry, Oakengates, Telford, 8pm, £5. 27 March - Elephant & Castle, Dawley, 8.30pm, £6 on the door, 01952 610888.

Sat 14 March HELEN LEDERER Actress and writer Helen Lederer (Ad Fab, Naked Video) shares a tongue in cheek journey through her brush with show business. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £18, 01743 281281.

Sat 14 March ANDY PARSONS: LIVE AND UNLEASHED BUT NATURALLY CAUTIOUS Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 8pm, £15, 01600 772467.

Fri 20 March JEREMY HARDY LIVE 2015 The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 8pm, £14, 01952 72891.

Fri 20 & Wed 25 March RICH HALL 20 March - The Courtyard, Hereford, 8pm, 01432 340555.

25 March - Wyeside, Builth Wells, 8pm, 01982 552555.

Sun 22 March MILES ALLEN - ONE MAN BREAKING BAD LA actor Miles Allen smacks the senses with his super charged, crazily accurate renditions of the iconic characters from the hit TV series. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

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

50,000+ titles; North Herefordshire’s largest indie bookseller; We buy books TREE WALK: BRAMPTON BRYAN PARK

Specialist in art, design, photography, history, gardening

Also open our superb CAFÉ!

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

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

Sun 8 March 2pm (meet at Aardvark Books) A guided walk through the nationally significant park, hosted by Professor Charles Watkins. £5 to include tea and cake after the walk.

PAPER WRAPS STONE: EXHIBITION

Sat 4 - Sun 19 April Prints from the Annamult Press and Stone Carvings by Lottie O’Leary.

Thurs 26 March TOM STADE: DECISIONS DECISIONS The free-thinking philosopher returns to ponder timeless questions and reflect upon life’s choices and decisions.

Suitable for ages 16+. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £17, 01743 281281.

Thurs 26 March STAND UP FOR LABOUR A comedy gig to help raise funds for the Labour Party.

Featuring Christian Reilly, with Andy White and Sally Anne Hayward. Drill Hall, Lower Church St, Chepstow, 7.30pm, £12 in advance, £15 on the door, 01291 425656.

Fri 27 March COURTYARD COMEDY CLUB Featuring Steve Bugeja, Rommy Rawson and Alex Smith.

The Courtyard, Hereford, 8.30pm, 01432 340555.

Talks

March ASPECTS OF GARDENS 2015 Ilustrated garden talks during March.

3 March - Sir Roy Strong, ‘Updating The Laskett Gardens’. 10 March - Helena Attlee, ‘The Land Where the Lemons Grow’. 17 March - Kate Felus, ‘The Goings-on of a ‘Brownian’ Garden’. 24 March - Timothy Walker, ‘21st Century Garderner’. College Road Campus, Hereford College of Arts, Hereford, 7pm, £7 per talk to include a glass of wine/soft drink, 01432 273359.

March & April WEA HEREFORDSHIRE WORLD WAR 1 LECTURES 17 March - The Conscientious Objector, 2-4pm, £8, Ledbury. 31 March - The Dymock Poets, coach tour from

Ledbury of the Dymock area and lecture in Dymock Hall, 1-5pm, £15. 15 April - Medicine in WWI, 2-4pm, Hereford Archive & Record Centre, Rotherwas. 22 April - Country Women in WWI, 10.30am-12.30pm, Bosbury.

22 April - Agriculture for ex-Servicemen, 2-4pm, Bosbury.

29 April - Women in the Hereford Munitions Factory, 2-4pm, Hereford Archive & Record Centre, Rotherwas.

More info call 01432 350349, email herefordbranch@wea. org.uk March & April WEA WORKSHOPS & STUDY DAYS 12 March - Desert Island Art-A curator’s choice.

17 March - Herefordshire Domestic Rural Life 1500-1900.

31 March - Glasses and Bottles for Cider and Gin. 14 April - Magna Carta and the men who made it.

All 10am-12pm, £8 per workshop. 28 March - Art & Literature of the Railways. 18 April - Blanche Parry.

25 April - Sacred Music. 13 May - The Market Town of Leominster. All 10am-4pm, £20 per study day. Hereford Museum Resource & Learning Centre. 01432 830208, email herefordbranch@wea.org.uk Tues 3 March LINGEN GARDENING CLUB ‘How to Improve your Garden’, a talk by Roger Turner.

Lingen Village Hall, 7.30pm, £1 members, £4 visitors, www.lingen.org.uk Tues 3 March & Tues 7 April BRECKNOCK DECORATIVE & FINE ART SOCIETY 3 March - ‘Art and the Napoleonic Wars’.

7 April - ‘Here’s one they prepared earlier; first efforts of Britain’s greatest architects.’ Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 2.30pm, £7.50, visitors welcome, £40 subscriptions for the year, 01874 625679.

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Tues 3, Tues 10 & Tues 17 March LUDLOW LECTURES 3 March - ‘I’ve got a bit of a Blighty One’, Stokesay Court’s role as a hospital in WWI’, Caroline Magnus.

10 March - ‘The Telford Giant and the Little People a Perspective on the Development of Telford’, Allan Frost.

17 March - ‘The Ceramics of Ironbridge Gorge, the development and influence of a Shropshire industry’, Kate Cadman. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 10am-12pm, £15 for all 6 lectures, £4 each, 01584 874990.

Fri 6 March ROSS ARTS APPRECIATION SOCIETY ‘The Herefordshire School of Sculpture - Kilpeck, Shobdon and the Cathedral’. A talk and slide presentation by Tim Bridges. Larruperz Centre, Ross-on-Wye, 7.30pm, £2.50 members, £4.50 visitors, 01432 840670.

Fri 6 March THE STORY OF LIFE: BOOK LAUNCH Join the writers and illustrator to launch this introduction to evolution for younger children, written in collaboration with the National History Museum. Richard Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye, 6pm, free, 01497 820322.

Sun 8 March BENEATH SAFER SKIES - ANTHEA TOFT Talks about her life as a child evacuee in Shropshire.

Town Hall, Bishop’s Castle, 3pm, £5 includes tea and cake, 01588 620023.

Mon 9 March AN EVENING WITH KIRSTY WILLIAMS Assembly Member for Brecon and Radnorshire. She will speak on themes that connect with women. All welcome.

George Hotel, Brecon, 7pm, £5, 01874 611529.

Friends of Brecon & District Mind.

Wed 11 March HEREFORDSHIRE PILGRIMS In a co-sponsorship with Hereford Decorative & Fine Arts Society. Tim Porter will give an illustrated lecture on medieval arts and crafts in churches, castles and other buildings. College Hall, Hereford, 7pm, £8, drinks and savouries, 01432 274783.

Wed 11 March & Wed 15 April LUDLOW CIVIC SOCIETY 11 March - In the Spirit of Gertrude Jekyll: her ideas and her influence on 20th century gardens - Helen Caird.

15 April - Immersion in Nature: wild swimming and wildlife photography - Andrew Peters. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 6.30pm, £2 members, £4 non-members per meeting, 01584 878141.

Tues 17 March LEOMINSTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY A talk on ‘The Archaeology of the Turnpike in Herefordshire’ by Rob Walker. Grange Court, Leominster, 7.30pm, members free, visitors welcome, £3.

Tues 17 March FROM BRIBARY TO THE BALLOT BOX AND BEYOND Ludlow & Marches Humanists host a talk by John Jones, Deputy Returing Officer for Herefordshire. The Friends Meeting House, St Mary’s Lane, Ludlow, 7.30pm, 01568 770282.

Wed 18 March NADFAS ‘Lost on the Titanic: The Making of the Great Omar Binding’. Mr Dominic Riley. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 2.15pm, 01584 878141. Teme Valley Decorative & Fine Arts Society Lectures.

Wed 18 March BRIAN HATTON & THE CHANGING LANDSCAPE The look of the landscape and life of the early 20th century as seen through the eyes of the painter Brian Hatton, a local talent who was killed in WWI. Leintwardine Community Centre, 7.30pm, £4, 01547 540334.

19 March RHAYADER BY NATURE Lecture. CARAD, Rhayader, 7.30pm, 01597 810561.

Fri 20 March ONLY FOOLS AND BOYCIE An intimate evening with Only Fools and Horses actor John Challis, with stories and anecdotes from his career.

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

Fri 20 March THE BATTLE OF AGINCOURT AND IT’S BRECONSHIRE CONNECTIONS The 18th Sir John Lloyd Memorial Lecture. Professor Anne Curry will share her findings on the army, including men from the Brecon area, which Henry V led to France.

Brecknock Society and Museum. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7pm, free, 01874 611622.

Sun 22 March THE TWELVE IN ART Canon Sandy Elliot talks about The Twelve in Art, (see art exhibition). St Michael’s Church, Discoed, near Presteigne, 3.30pm. Donations to St Michael’s Hospice.

Wed 25 March SOUTH WEST SHROPSHIRE GARDENING CLUB ‘The Restoration of Attingham Park’s Walled Garden’. A talk by head gardener, Kate Nicoll. Lydbury North Village Hall, 7.30pm, £3, visitors welcome, 01588 660753.

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Wed 25 March ANDREW FUSEK PETERS - WILDLIFE TALK Andrew will share stories and photographs from his wildlife and landscape exploits around Shropshire and the Borders. Town Hall, Bishop’s Castle, 7.30pm, £3.50, 01588 630023.

Thurs 26 March IOLO WILLIAMS: WELSH WILDLIFE An illustrated talk on Welsh wildlife in aid of Shropshire Wildlife Trust. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £11, 01584 878141.

Workshops & Courses

Every Tues in March GET WRITTEN! Creative writing with Pat Tromans. Trumpet Art Studios and Tea Room, near Ledbury, 10.30am-12.30pm, £60 for 5 week course. Booking and information 07773 868006 or email pat.justwrite@ gmail.com Fri 6 March WORLD BOOK DAY World Book Day fun and redeem you £1 book tokens here, (given to all children in school) throughout March. Richard Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye, 01497 820322.

Sat 7 March THE STORY OF LIFE: EVOLUTION WORKSHOP Children will draw, cut and colour with the authors and illustrator of this brand new book to create an evolution timeline. For ages 6-10 years. Richard Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye, 2-3pm, £3, 01497 820322.

Tues 31 March HAIKU HIGHS A free drop-in writing workshop with Sara-Jane Arbury. Haiku is a Japanese verse form, traditionally three lines with seventeen syllables.

Ledbury Library, 10am-4pm, Rachel.Lambert@herefordshire.gov.uk

Every Thurs SPANISH CLASSES Relaxed conversation to prepare for holidays abroad. The Wine Bar, Presteigne, 7-8pm. Maire 07967 428703. Payments on donation.

STORYTELLING WORKSHOPS at the Story Space Studio at Grange Court in Leominster. Explore the world of the Imagination and develop personal creativity with full day session on Sat March 14th. Also Community Arts Days, Birthday Parties, Pre-Schools, Forest Schools, and KS 1 and 2 Projects. Tai Chi Movements for Well Being classes in Hereford on Tuesday mornings after Easter. For more information see www.storyspace.co.uk 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.

Last Wed of each month POP UP POETRY - GRIOTS ARTS Tomatitos, 38 Lion St, Hay-on-Wye. Also featuring a visiting poet with an open mic. Page and performance poets, call 07961 589616 to register for the open mic.

Admission by donation, www.griotsarts.com 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.

Big Skill Crafts at Hereford Community Farm, Breinton

Easter Monday 6th April 10am-4pm Demonstrations, free workshops, walks, animals: something for everyone. www.thebigskill.com

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grass roots The Dog’s Paws The point is, one day it may be all about soil. Which brings me neatly to the subject of allotments.

In 1086 William the Conqueror completed his famous record of land and who owned it, and called it the Domesday Book. Meanwhile common land was set by for all the non-landowners to feed themselves. This went on in a back and forth manner and then, after the First World War, a duty was placed upon local authorities to provide land according to demand, enabling the allotment movement to spread across Britain.

‘Her father had taught her about hands. About a dog’s paws. Whenever her father was alone with a dog in a house he would lean over and smell the skin at the base of its paw. This, he would say, as if coming away from a brandy snifter, is the greatest smell in the world!

A bouquet! Great rumours of travel! She would pretend disgust, but the dog’s paw was a wonder: the smell of it never suggested dirt. It’s a cathedral, her father had said, so-and-so’s garden, that field of grasses, a walk through cyclamen - a concentration of hints of all the paths the animal have taken during the day.” ― Michael Ondaatje, from The English Patient There is something fundamental about walking in bare feet on bare earth. It ‘s quite a wild thing, a proper primeval thing – but in modern life you don’t walk around in bare feet, not if you want to be taken seriously you don’t. Unless you are a dog.

It’s a bit like politicians holding hands - unusual in ‘average’ society. So I was quite pleased when, reading the news, I saw a photo of the Greek Prime Minister, Alexis Tsipras, holding hands with President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker in Brussels. I’d like to see more of that kind of thing.

I’m genuinely interested in politics and the economy.

But that doesn’t mean I get what the papers are on about. Today (9th Feb) for example, The Daily Telegraph is reporting on “Global economy at risk” whilst The Daily Mail thinks that “British economy on course to be world’s best performing economy” and on the very same day in The Independent, an economist deduces “we expect growth to slow as deeper Government spending cuts are implemented.”

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For someone who grew up in a rural backwater and lived on a farm for years, away from Westminster, Fleet Street and Canary Wharf, this can be confusing. It’s not just that different papers put an entirely different spin on the state of the economy. It’s also that the economy may turn out not to be the fundamental issue. In fact one day we may judge politicians on their policies for looking after soil. The Daily Mail will berate left wing soil care pointing the finger of blame at Ed Milliband for erosion; The Guardian will run an in depth critique on what George Osborne said at the Soil Summit in Davos.

The effect of this news got to some places quickly and other places slowly. It got to Presteigne in November 2009. A small piece of land that had been meadow and bramble patch managed by the Radnorshire Wildlife Trust was passed to the Town Council for allotments. A small number of Presteigne folk who had been keen to get allotments for the town were delighted.

Lin Scrannage told me “We thought about having pigs to root up the ground prior to us starting cultivation”. A bit too bold perhaps. In the end farmers on the council ploughed and harrowed the soil and then the zerowaste recycling team from Cwm Harry, delivered some fine trailer loads of rich compost to get things started.

Lin continues, “It is a revelation to go down and have a look at the site - every allotment is different and reflects peoples’ different approach to cultivating and growing!!

There are the traditionalists who dig and turn over the soil before winter and leave it bare, there are those who favour raised beds, those who like straight lines, those who mulch, those who compost, those who like to grow the same varieties every year and those who like to experiment.”

Its good to know that allotments are still thriving in 2015 – and, to return to the original subject, that dogs paws still smell of the wild. They do. I checked.

Rachel Francis, www.sharpeningpencils.co.uk PS Don’t forget the Green Tea Party and launch of a fabulous online arts and crafts auction on March 21st at Presteigne Assembly Rooms.

Green Events Sun 8 March BRAMPTON BRYAN TREE WALK A guided walk through this nationally important park with accompanying talk by Professor Charles Watkins; author of the recently published ‘Trees, Woods and Forests: A Socio-Cultural History’. Meet at Aardvark Books, Brampton Bryan, near Bucknell, 2pm, £5 including tea and cake after the walk. 01547 530744.

Sun 15 March APPLE TREE GRAFTING WORKSHOP Learn how to graft and take home two of your very own grafted apple trees. Led by Janta Wheelhouse.

Karuna Insight Design, Picklescott, 01694 751374.

Booking essential.

Thurs 19 March TRANSITION PRESTEIGNE Will be showing a radical new film, ‘Sell-Off’. With dozens of NHS insiders as witnesses, Peter Bach tells the story of how the NHS is being quietly sold off. Followed by open discussion. Upstairs at The Radnorshire Arms, Presteigne, 7.30pm, donations.

Sat 21 March GREEN TEA PARTY Green Party fundraiser. Launch of on-line art and craft auction. www.jumblebee.co.uk/greenteaparty Come to view, bid and take tea with the Mad Hatter & Co. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 2-5pm. To take part ring 01568 611909, free entry.

Sat 21 & Sun 22 March HEDGELAYING WORKSHOP Learn this traditional skill, using hand tools. Led by Woz. Karuna Insight Design, Picklescott, 01694 751374.

Booking essential.

Fri 3 - Mon 6 April THE KYMIN ADVENTURE TRAIL Join the Adventure Trail and win prizes. Fun for all the family. Tea and homemade cakes too. The Round House, The Kymin, Monmouth. National Trust entrance fees, £1.50 per trail, 11am-4pm, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/kymin Sun 26 April CHERRY BLOSSOM WALK View the cherry trees in blossom on Sidnall Farm, Ullingswick, near Bromyard, 11.30am-4pm, £15 for tour and pre-booked lunch, £5 guided tours, children under 12 free. Guided walks by experts (with transport available), refreshments served under cover; open picnic area and free parking. All proceeds to to Friends of Herefordshire Samaritans. 01432 269000.

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 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 Kevin Jones, 01547 520266, www,knucklascastle.org.uk, info@knucklascastle.org.uk Hereford Carbon Rationing Action Group www.carbonrationing.org.uk - Vey Straker - T: 01432 840955 - M: 07961 125470 - vey.straker@virgin.net Kington Local Environment & Energy Network (KLEEN) meets regularly 2nd Thursday of every month, 7.30pm, The Oxford Arms, Kington. Planning local action, supporting initiatives, open to all. Contact kleen@momentary-lapse.co.uk Teme Valley Environment Group - Anne-Mary Davies 01547 528833 Will O’Leary - 01547 528792 amdskyborry@hotmail.com www.tveg.org.uk Transition Presteigne meets first Thurs of every month, (except Jan, April & Aug), Wine Bar, Presteigne, 7.30pm, 01544 267768 or email transitionpresteigne@gmail.com 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 - Paige Mitchell 01432 277857 - www.herefordshirefoe.org.uk co-ordinator@herefordshirefoe.org.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. Tel. 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. Species surveys, recording and training (mostly summertime).

John Muller email: jmuller983@gmail.com

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

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A RANGE OF THERAPIES AVAILABLE IN LEOMINSTER including Indian Head Massage; Aromatherapy Massage and Reflexology. Humphrey Clement Bsc MFHT offers an holistic personal approach using organically sourced products where possible. On-site Chair Massage available for groups or in the workplace. To enhance your mental or physical wellbeing call 07702 038063 for a consultation or email healing.rose@icloud.com www.healing-rose.co.uk ACCREDITED COUNSELLOR AND THERAPIST, For all ages including young people, and individuals, couples and groups. Offers confidential sessions, short or long-term, in the Knighton and Presteigne areas. Richard Lewis MSc (Intergrative Psychotherapy), PG Dip (Supervision), MA, FTCL, FRSA, British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy and United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy.

01547 510360 or 07951 304457.

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

ACUPUNCTURE. Sandy Sandaver Lic Ac MBAcC. I practice an integrated style of acupuncture using 5 element and TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) and am a member of the British Acupuncture Council. I also carry out home visits. Hay Acupuncture Clinic, Rose Cottage, Cusop Dingle, Hay-On-Wye 01497 821625/07980 596218 sandysandaver@onetel.com or www.hayacupunctureclinic.co.uk ALEXANDER TECHINIQUE in Hay-on-Wye. Learn to eliminate and avoid aches and pains by becoming more aware of how the whole body works. Philippa Morrell BA MSTAT. Please ring me or go to my website for more information. www. philippamorrell.co.uk 01497 822967.

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 & 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.

COMPANY IN THE WILD - Emotional and spiritual coaching. Walking outdoors, healing of the wild, or indoor locations to suit. Nature based healing traditions. Individual basis, group work and workshops. Contact Katrinn on companyinwild@gmail.com or 01544 388689 for further details.

CHARLOTTE HALL COUNSELLING based in LUDLOW. I work in a quiet central office in Ludlow, offering you space to explore and understand whatever may be troubling you. I am here to help you seek empowerment. Enable self development and awareness through empathic listening and support. I work with a wide range of issues: communication, relationship breakdowns, depression, anxiety, loss, work stress/bullying and low self esteem to name a few. BACP Accredited. www.charlottehallcounselling.co.uk 07855 299579 charlottehallcounselling@gmail.com 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 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).

COUNSELLING/PSYCHOTHERAPY. Jane Cooke Dip Gestalt Therapy, CSS, RCN Cert Group & Family Work, Registered Member MBACP, CAPO. Presteigne & Llandrindod. Safe, creative, equal approach. I have wide life & work experience; I work to support your increased understanding of yourself, & do not judge or try to change you – change comes through your awareness & when you are ready. jane.cooke@heartfeltwork.co.uk 07771 950899.

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 THERAPYAnne Cummings MFETC (Adv Dip) BAoG (Dip). Safe, effective therapy to improve and enhance personal potential. Specialist knowledge and experience with panic attacks, anger issues, severe anxiety, bullying, bereavement and depression. If you have difficulty relating to others, or persistent, troublesome emotions call Anne on 01547 530977. See also www.thewritetofeel.com See also www.thewritetofeel.com EXPERIENCED THERAPIST based in Bleddfa. Treatments for:- Back, neck and joint pain, weight issues, including hypno gastric banding) fears, phobias, stress, anxiety, addictions, alcohol and nicotine dependency etc. Contact JAN LLOYD B.Ed Hons, DHyp, CPNLP, DEMDR. Bowen Therapist (ECBS and US Bowen trained), Hypnotherapist, Reiki Master and Teacher. 01547 550215 or email oghanlloyd@msn.com HEALING and COUNSELLING in Bishops Castle.

Energy healing can help you create Positive Change by relieving blockages which may be causing physical, emotional or spiritual difficulties. Such blockages may prevent you from living a full and nourishing life. I also offer individual counselling sessions. I am a fully qualified personal counsellor and accredited CRUSE bereavement counsellor. Contact Philomena Houlihan-Wood BA, Cert. ESH, Dip. Couns. Tel : 01588 638242. Email : Philomena@soul-healing.net Web : www.soul-healing.net.

HEALING-SHIATSU. WITH CHRISTOPHER SHEEHAN. Over 20 years healing experience. Clinics in Hereford, Hay-onwye, Maitreya House. chris@eryritai-ji.co.uk 07870 149745. www.eryritai-ji.co.uk MASSAGE THERAPY, INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE, LUXURY FOOT MASSAGE, ORGANIC FACIAL with Marian Hardiman (MTI CNHC). No set routine, just careful attention to what the individual needs. Clinics in Presteigne (The Retreat) and Hereford (Neal’s Yard Remedies) or at your workplace or event. 07816 981454, marian@silvanmassage.com or www.silvanmassage.com.

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.

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.

SIAM SMILE

TRADITIONAL THAI MASSAGE

BY GAN (JANYARAK MORRIS) • • • • •

Traditional Thai Massage Thai Foot Massage Aromatic Oil Massage Thai Crafts & Handmade Jewellery Facial Massage

3 Broad Street, Knighton, Powys Tel: 07538 572123 or (eve) 01547 550249 www.siamsmilettm.webs.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.

PAMELA SPENCELEY MNIMH Medical Herbalist and Allergy Therapist 01568 770614 / 01584 878123 PATHS OF HEART – Bio-Energy Healing Practitioner of 20 years experience. Emotional, Physical, and Spiritual Wellbeing.

Physical Healing / Pain Relief & Emotional Clearing.

Counselling & Psychotherapy.- Child Centred Art Therapy & Person Centred Art Therapy For Adults. Supervision. M.A A.T (B.A.C.P) (B.A.A.T) Informal enquiries welcome 01588 640491 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.

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

SIAM SMILE TRADITIONAL THAI MASSAGE BY (GAN) JANYARAK MORRIS. Stressed out? Neck and shoulders tension from too much time on computer? Low back pain? Or just want to pamper yourself? I can help! I am 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. 24 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 IN PRESTEIGNE

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

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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.

ART HEALS CREATIVE MORNINGS WITH TANIA PEARSON Every Tuesday 10am-1pm. An inspiring, uplifting and reflective morning that encourages making in the moment.

No previous art training necessary. For more information visit www.artheals.co.uk or phone Tania on 01584 831157.

HEDGEROW MEDICINE, KITCHEN PHARMACY: Herbal Medicine Making Courses with Rowan McOnegal, Medical Herbalist. Practical weekend courses which explore identifying, growing, harvesting, drying, storing and using herbs.

Covers the basic principles of herbal medicine, and making and using teas, tinctures, infused oils, ointments, creams, syrups, inhalations and baths. www.rowanmconegal.co.uk or 01531 670075.

YOGA CLASSES AND ONE-TO-ONE LESSONS An integrated and holistic approach to working with movement, breathing and mindful, restorative practice. Classes in Moccas, Dorstone, Eaton Bishop, Cafe Miro, Hereford and Peterchurch. For more information please contact Nicky at www.nickyjaquesyoga.co.uk or 07817 268689.

Mandorla Co-Housing

MORE THAN MEMORIALS

Coming soon to Kingstone

Humanist Ceremonies Individual non-religious ceremonies conducted by BHA accredited celebrants.

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

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

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Jenny Bullough (Hay-on-Wye) 01497 831416 Victoria Denning (Bishop’s Castle) 01588 638996 Dorothy Quayle (Hereford) 01432 860221

Namings, funerals and weddings/partnerships

Ever wondered if there are better ways to live with your neighbours?

Want to have privacy yet have some shared space and facilities together with others?

Interested in a neighbourhood where kids can play safely?

Want extremely low heating and energy bills?

Ever thought of living in a co-housing community?

Enquiries please contact: mandorlacohousing@gmail.com www.mandorlacohousing.wordpress.com

WEA Hereford & Ledbury Branches WEA Herefordshire World War 1 Lectures & Visits Spring 2015 Workshops in Partnership with Hereford Museum Resource & Learning Centre

Explore fascinating historical artefacts with experts 10am-12noon Cost £8 each workshop Thurs Mar 12th Desert Island Art-A curator’s choice Tues Mar 17th Herefordshire Domestic Rural Life 1500-1900 Tues Mar 31st Glasses & Bottles for Cider & Gin Tues Apr 14th Magna Carta & the Men who made it Places limited, to book or for further details Contact 01432 880545 Email herefordbranch@wea.org.uk

Study Days

10am-4pm Cost £20 each Sat 28th Mar Art & Literature of the Railways Sat 18th Apr Blanche Parry Sat 25th Apr Sacred Music Weds 13th May The Market Town of Leominster Places limited, to book or for further details Contact 01432 830208 / 01531 634460

Exploring the impact of the war on Herefordshire

Cost per session £8 Ledbury 23rd February Monday 2-4pm “We will remember them” 17th March Tuesday 2-4 pm: The Conscientious Objector 31st March Tuesday 1-5pm The Dymock Poets (FULLY BOOKED) Hereford Archive & Record Centre, Rotherwas 15th April Wednesday 2-4pm Medicine in WW1 29th April Wednesday 2-4 pm Women in the Hereford Munitions Factory Bosbury 22nd April Wednesday 10.30-12.30pm Country Women in WW1 2- 4pm Agriculture for ex Servicemen 15 September Tuesday, visit to the National Memorial Arboretum at Alrewas, Staffordshire For further information and booking please email herefordbranch@wea.org.uk or ring 01432 350349 or 01531 636594 Fee remission may be available for those in receipt of income related benefits, please ring to check.

Back by popular demand!

Everything you wanted to know about Death but were afraid to ask…

A series of talks to inform the audience about matters relating to death and dying.

NB Sense of humour is essential 22nd May 2015 Knighton, 15th May 2015 Presteigne.

18th May 2015 Hereford.

Plus added information on how to prevent dementia and depression For more information email khesh3663@gmail.com