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The Voice Choice
THINK I must have been bitten by a choir when I was at school because apart from Ladyship Black Mambazo and Sweet Honey From The Rock (who aren’t really a choir anyway) I have never been that enthusiastic. But there is no getting away from it, choirs are seriously on the up and up. Ten years ago Broad Sheep listed just a handful of choirs in the Music Workshop section but last month there were 23 and, assuming another 20 or 30 not in our listings, that’s over 50 choirs in the area. That’s a lot of people bawling their lungs out on the Borders. What’s more, they are not by any means all the same. There is a wide variety of musical genres and approaches to music making. Over the last few days I have spoken to people from a number of choirs, until I finally called it a day yesterday evening and switched on the telly. What do you think was playing on the channel it was set to? Of course, Fisherman’s Friends - a film that has a lot to answer for! Here are a few examples of the diversity available locally.
Natural Voice Movement For the last 30 years Whitton Voices have been meeting in Presteigne every Tuesday evening. The choir is led by Sue who also runs choirs in Bishops Castle and Clun. Sue, and her friend Polly who leads the Ludlow Larks and a choir in Tenbury, are both successful performers in their own right and subscribe to the Natural Voice ethos that says - ‘Many people are excluded from singing groups if they do not have music reading skills. We believe that vocalising, creativity and song should be accessible to all.’ They both agree singing is in itself good for both mental and physical health and are not particularly focussed on performing, although Whitton Voices have sung at a number of events.
Cantorion Y Gelli This Welsh speaking choir grew out of Welsh language classes and although only 4 years old has performed at two Eisteddfods. The choir is non profit making, has 24 members, rehearses in Hay on Wye and is committed to helping keep the language alive. They are singing in Presteigne on March 21st at St Andrew’s Church. Mothers in all Weathers Olivia runs choirs singing world music jazz and folk in Leominster, Erwood and Rhayader and also believes in the health benefits of regular singing and the sense of community that these choirs can encourage. Olivia has also started a group for all mothers who like to walk and who like to sing! Based at Willey on a Wednesday mornings, it is a singing walk, followed by tea and singing round the fire.
The Fisherman’s Mates Quite a few choir leaders I spoke to mentioned how difficult it is to attract enough fellas to fill out the bass and tenor parts. No such trouble for the rise and rise of Shanty groups. The Lower Deckers in Church Stretton, The Press Gangers in Presteigne and many more
including The Hay Shantymen are flourishing. The Shantymen are now on their ‘difficult 2nd album’ and are happily doing a dozen or more gigs each year. Formed in 2016 and now twenty strong they have played at Latitude Festival, Falmouth Shanty Festival, Brecon Jazz and of course Hay Festival. The choir are keen on the performing side of things but although they don’t have to learn Welsh they do need to remember the lyrics and parts to some 45 songs with no bits of paper allowed onstage! Don’t miss them providing the music for a a demonstration of synchronised swimming in the River Wye during Hay Festival! The Pop Choir This is another massive growth area with franchises like Rock Choir, Pop Choir and Some Voices organising choirs all over the country. Rock Choir claims to have 400 different choirs. No such business opportunities for my mate John, who just has one - The Presteigne Pop Choir. John’s real interest is in finding good pop songs and then arranging them to his liking. When the choir started he hoped he could sell some arrangements to other choirs but apparently that’s illegal. Still that hasn’t dampened his enthusiasm and the choir is an excellent social meeting point and sounds great. Go on Then What with Hay Climate Choir, Kington’s 60 strong Choral Society, Centurion Llandrindod specialising in early music and Gather Round and Sing For Fun in Presteigne you are spoilt for choice. Take a dekko at the Music Workshop pages at the end of the music listing and get stuck in. I can guarantee you will discover you have the voice of an angel, you’ll forget all your problems and probably meet the love of your life!!!
Shantymen by the river
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Patchwork quilt
ET UP by the Labour government in September 2024 two months after coming into office, the Lyons’ New Towns Task Force identifies 12 sites, 3 of which (starred) it highlights as its top priority. They are: Adlington, Cheshire; the Brabazon West Innovation Arc north of Bristol; Crews Hill, Enfield* ; Heyford Park, Cherwell; Leeds South Bank*; Victoria North, Manchester; Marlcombe , Devon; Milton Keyes (extension); Plymouth; Tempsford, Beds* ; a waterfront extension to the GLC’s late-60s Thamesmead ; and, closest to home, diminutive Worcester Parkway, where 10,000 units (plus a 25MW solar farm) have been magically tacked on to this rural park-and-ride backwater. Some of the homes won’t be ready for occupation for another 16 years. “Funny?” as Dud might have said to Pete.
Certainly the most ambitious, both in terms of planning and end-use employment prospects, is the Malayan YTL Consortium’s 7-year-old Brabazon West Innovation Arc (master planners: Feilden Clegg Bradley), initially comprising 6,500 housing units, but with the potential to grow to 25,000 and already being deemed a ‘New Town’ (MK peaked at 130,000). Established high tech businesses include Air Bus, GKN and Rolls Royce.
The government Task Force says it wants the Bedfordshire, Enfield and Leeds developments to be ‘economically-viable communities’ and sees Adlington and Marlcombe as ‘stand alone’ developments, in the style of Harlow or Milton Keynes. But do any of the 12 rank as true new towns, in the mould fashioned by Herbert Morrison? Rather surprisingly the report is silent on why no co-ordinator like the late Fred Lloyd Roche has yet been lined up (architect-planner Roche ably master-minded both Runcorn and Milton Keynes). Roche, Freddie Gibberd (in Harlow) and Berthold Lubetkin (up in Peterlee) went with the prevailing architectural grain: low-rise, low density, traditional materials. A natural ‘shoe-in’ for the Lyons Task Force to recruit would have been Tom Bloxham CBE, founder and driving force behind developer Urban Splash, which came within a whisker of winning the coveted Stirling Prize for Architecture two years ago for its restoration
of Sheffield’s 60-year-old Park Hill housing estate – the totemic industrialised building landmark they couldn’t destroy!
‘Hands on’ construction industry experience is clearly no longer an essential pre-requisite. With the exception of ex-Housing Minister Nick Raynsford, most of the 10 members of the Lyons Task Force seem to have had more experience sitting at building society boardroom tables than climbing ladders or walking on scaffold boards.
Barely 10,000 social homes are currently being completed annually, due (so the Task Force claims) to the lack of social housing providers - a suggestion contradicted by 150-year-old Peabody Trust’s track record; with ‘an ageing workforce’ and paucity of raw materials (such as cement, would you believe) also being cited by Housing Minister Steve Reed. Labour’s wildly ambitious - some would say ‘reckless’ - election promise to deliver a total of 1.5m new housing units before the next Election will require at least 300,000 completions annually until August 2029. It is currently achieving just over 230,000. Right now, Mr Starmer, the numbers don’t add up.
Missing from the roll call is the Duchy of Cornwall’s traditional-style housing at Nansledan near Newquay (currently 640, but planned to rise to 4000); Poundbury barely gets a mention (2750 homes occupied and a further 550 planned); and there is no reference to the 2500-unit sustainable housing development The Crown plans at Faversham in Kent; or the 950 units already under construction on the Thames Estuary at Dagenham Green (underwritten by Peabody), set to peak at 3,500, including 1640 affordable homes. Ironically. Nansledan is the only township which properly conforms with the term ‘new town’ yet it’s not even mentioned. A late entrant is former Guardian investigative journalist and green activist Shiv Malik’s ‘Forest City’ east of Cambridge, featuring a necklace of newly-planted pockets of woodland, sheltering modular timber-framed homes, with an ultimate population of 400,000, yet it doesn’t even feature on Hunt’s list.
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Concorde’s birthplace: Bristol’s Brabazon Arc
Shiv Malik’s ‘Forest City, east of Cambridge
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Sidney Nolan Trust, The Rodd, Presteigne LD8 2LL 01544 260149
28 March - 28 June ‘Another Step towards Troy’. An exhibition of myth and landscape by SIR SIDNEY NOLAN & DANIEL MacCARTHY.
28 March - 5 July ‘Tending to Nowhere’. The Copy Collective. A collective response to sets and sequences of photocopies produced by Sidney Nolan in 1987 and recently discovered at his former home, The Rodd. Tues-Sat 11am-4pm.
Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, Near Newtown 01686 688369
22 March - 9 May ‘Design Matters’. DAVID COLWELL, ANDREW PEARSON, PHILIPPINE SOWERBY, SALLY JAMES THOMAS & SUE HILEY HARRIS.
22 March - 9 March ‘Transfigurations’. FLORA McLACHLAN & GINI WADE.
Open Wed-Sat 10am-4pm.
Oriel Davies Gallery, Newtown 01686 625041 www.orieldavies.org
Open Tues-Sat 10am-4pm.
Rhayader Museum & Gallery, CARAD, East Street, Rhayader LD6 5ER 01597 810561
www.carad.org.uk
March Closed, but will have a winter programme of activities, please see website or social media for details: www.carad.org.uk, FB CARADTimeScape Rhayader.
Radnorshire Museum, Temple Street, Llandrindod Wells LD1 5DL 01597 824513
The museum houses an art gallery with varied exhibitions and events.
Open Wed-Sat 10am-4pm.
Hay Castle, Oxford Road, Hay-on-Wye HR3 5DG 01497 820079
Until 9 March ‘The Art of the Book’. CLIVE HICKS-JENKINS - drawings, paintings and illustrations. £7.50 castle entry to the exhibition, 10am-5pm. Chatwood, Celf gan Osian Gwent (Art by Osian Gwent), No. 6 Long Bridge Street, Llanidloes SY18 6EE 0800 999 1953 www.osiangwent.com
Exclusive and original paintings by Welsh contemporary artist OSIAN GWENT. Luxury works of fine art, paintings and limited edition fine art giclee prints. Open Wed 10am-2pm, Thurs 11am-5pm, Fri & Sat 11am-3pm.
Ardent Gallery, 46 High St, Brecon, LD3 7AP 01874 623333
A wide variety of artwork. Open Tues-Sat 11am-5pm.
The Workhouse Studio, Presteigne Industrial Estate 01544 267864
Rare antique carpets and kilims. Plus locally made pottery, art materials, textiles, haberdashery, jewellery, cards and gifts. Cafe. Open Wed-Sat 10am-4pm.
Lion Street Gallery, 6 Lion Street, Hay-on-Wye HR3 5AA 01497 822900
Showcasing artists from Wales and the Borders. 10.30am-5pm daily except Tues, Sun 11.30am-4pm.
Tower House Gallery, 29 High Street, Knighton LD7 1AT 01547 529530
Gallery, shop, cafe. Open Tues-Sat 10am-4.30pm.
Minerva Arts Centre, High Street, Llanidloes SY18 6BY 01686 413467
28 March - 18 April Vintage Style Fair. Clothing, jewellery, books, household items and furniture. Open daily 10.30am-4.30pm.
Wyeside, Builth Wells 01982 552555 March ‘Wyeside Works – Our Future Vision’. Wyeside will be 150 years old next year. To secure Wyeside’s future we’ve embarked on an ambitious project to sympathetically renovate and improve our centre. This exhibition is a chance to share our future plans with our local communities. Open theatre times.
Museum of Modern Art, Tabernacle, Heol Penrallt, Machynlleth SY20 8AJ 01654 703355
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Until 21 March ‘Echoes of Skomer’. HELEN INGHAM.
Until 21 March ‘The Vardre’. TERRY DUFFY.
Until 11 April ‘The Sea’. The Tabernacle Collection.
Until 11 April ‘The Picturemakers: Boundaries’.
28 March - 9 May ‘Portraits and Dance’. CARL CHAPPLE.
28 March - 6 June ‘Stones and Greek Myth’. SUSANNAH LESTER.
Open Tues - Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-1pm.
Celf O Gwmpas, Centre Celf, Tremont Road, Llandrindod Wells LD1 5EB 01597 822777
Until 9 April BOB & ANDREWphotographs. Tues-Thurs 9am-4pm, Sat 9am-12pm.
Frogmore Gallery, 20 Frogmore St, Abergavenny NP7 5AH 07474 34887
thefrogmorestreetgallery@gmail.com
Black Mountain Circle makers and artists. 28 craft people, makers and artists. Regular programme of monthly exhibitions and workshops. 11am-4pm. Talgarth Mill, The Square, Talgarth LD3 0BW 07832 972624
Until 13 March ‘Prints of Wales’. New show by AIDAN SAUNDERS. Open Wed-Sat 9am-4pm.
Cheese & Butter Market, Hay-on-Wye 07866 843538
Every Fri & Sat Flea & Vintage Market. Vintage clothing, bric a brac, antiques and jewellery. Open 9am-5pm.
HEREFORDSHIRE
Artlandish Gallery, 7 Gomond St, Hereford HR1 2DP www.arlandish.co.uk
Closes 8 March Artlandish Art Exhibition opportunity. Submit work for Here Without Home Exhibition, looking at all forms of Homelessness in our community.
7 & 8 March Artlandish Arts Weekend. A celebration of arts including poetry, music, films and art. Including Trappist Afterland and Moongazing Hare, Thick Richard, Retinal Circus, The Monkey poet, Bertram that Geeza Bird. Giant draw project, tetra pak printing workshops. see website for more information.
13 - 28 March ‘Here Without Home’ exhibition. A look at Homelessness in all its forms. Thurs-Sat 11am-5pm. Made in Ross, Market House, Ross on Wye, HR9 5HL www.madeinross.co.uk
A co-operative of local art and craft makers. Open 10am-4pm.
South Chapel, All Saints Church, Hereford 01432 370414
9 - 21 March THE GOLDEN VALLEY CRAFT SOCIETY.
23 - 28 March Exhibition and sale of Indian silks and saris by Jan Bishop. Mon-Sat 9.30am-4pm
Daniel MacCarthy, Sidney Nolan Trust, The Rodd, Presteigne
Paul Burton, The Artists’ Gallery, above Ludlow Farmshop, Bromfield, Ludlow
Sue Hayden, Old Chapel Gallery, Pembridge
Rhiannon Hooson, Ludlow Assembly Rooms
Ben Casson, Wobage Makers Gallery, Upton Bishop
Lyde Court, Hereford HR1 3AE 01432 357753 www.lydecourt.com
1 March MOBO Group Super Sunday. Supercars, friendly faces and feelgood vibes, £5 per vehicle, free for spectators, 10am-1pm.
1 March Artisan Market 10am-4pm.
8 March Flea Market. Vintage, retro decor and collectables, 10am-4pm.
12 March Biker Night, food, conversation, 5pm-8pm.
22 March Sunday Market, local produce, crafts, homeware, 10am-4pm.
28 March Indoor Car Boot, 10am-2pm.
29 March Vepop Dinted Market. Second-hand clothing market, 10am-2pm.
The Courtyard Theatre, Hereford 01432 340555
Until 2 March ‘Sense of Place’. ALLOY, a collective of contemporary jewellers and silversmiths who live and work in Herefordshire. Alloy makers will be running various artist talks, workshops and tours throughout the duration of the exhibition. Alloy Herefordshire CIC, is celebrating 33 years of being a local jewellery and metalwork collective. There will also be contemporary jewellery and metalwork from current and past members shown. Set up in 1993 by Mike Gell, Alloy has been an incubator and encouragement to jewellers and metal-based makers through community, connection and shared workspace. Alloy-uk.org 5 - 28 March HEREFORD ART & CRAFTS SOCIETY. Working from three themes: ‘Marks We Leave’; ‘Uncharted’ and ‘In Between’. Featuring various media - paint, ceramics, sculpture, jewellery, textiles and wood. Open theatre times. Tinsmiths, Tinsmiths Alley, 8a High St, Ledbury HR8 1DS 01531 632083 www.tinsmiths.co.uk
21 March - 11 April ‘Type Face’. An exhibition of work in clay and print by JOHN INGLEDEW with pieces inspired by and made using letterpress blocks. Private View 5.30-7pm on 20 March. A unique range of natural fabrics, homewares, stationery and artisan ceramics. Tues-Sat, 9.30am-5pm.
The Forum, 18 Market Square, Tenbury Wells WR15 8EA 01584 810085 www.georginafranklin.co.uk
GEORGINA FRANKLIN - jewellery. Individual contemporary design. Commissions undertaken.
Gallery 54, 54 High Street, Ross-on-Wye 01989 567917
March Gallery artists featuring STUART ELLIS, STEPHEN RIPPINGTON, JOHN MAXWELL STEELE and TESSA HOUGHTON. Thurs-Sat 10am-4pm.
Take 4 Gallery, 30 The Homend, Ledbury HR8 1BT www.take4gallery.com
Arts and Craft gallery run by a cooperative of 22 artists and makers including blacksmiths and basket makers, painters and photographers, sculptors and ceramicists, jewellers and textile artists. Basket maker HELEN MUNDAY, blacksmiths STEPHEN MCRAE and SADIE SNOWDROP STAR, ceramicists CLAIRE BILLINGSLEY, STEVE FREER, RUTH BUSBRIDGE and FIONA O’NEILL, mixed media artists CHERYL HEWITT and HELEN NORMAN, jewellers SAM HEMMING, SUSAN WILKINSON and HAZEL MATHIOT, painters DAVID COPE, IVAN JONES, TRUDI FOGGO and JO DEWAR, photographer CRAIG DODDS, sculptors ALAN RICHARDSON and NICK HELME, textile artists SARAH FREER and DI WEISSBERG and wood turner KEITH BRITTEN. Open Mon–Sat 10-5pm.
Walenty Pytel Gallery & Studio Tour, near Ross-on-Wye, HR9 7SB 01531 634102 walentypytelgallery@ gmail.com www.walentypytel.com
You will receive a printed guide to all of Walenty’s outdoor sculptures in Herefordshire to visit at your leisure. Bronze and original steel sculptures can be purchased in the gallery as well as signed limited edition prints, cards and his book Walenty Pytel Life/Art/ Sculpture. By appointment only.
Wobage Makers Gallery, Upton Bishop, Ross-on-Wye HR9 7QP 01989 720495 www.wobage.co.uk Pots, prints, jewellery, willow and wood. Handmade at Wobage workshops. Part of Forest and Rivers Open Studios Arts Trail and Herefordshire Art Week. BEN CASSON - furniture and kitchenwood. LYNN HODGSON - wood carving and kitchenwood. PATIA DAVIS - slip decorated earthenware and porcelain.
JEREMY STEWARD - wood-fired salt-glazed stoneware and porcelain. PETRA STEWARDwood-fired salt-glazed stoneware and collagraph prints. CLYDE JEFFERSON - willow basketry. CLAIR HODGSON - gold, silver and semi-precious stone earrings.
ISABELLE PROFFITT - salt-fired porcelain and stoneware.
Open Thurs - Sat 10am-5pm.
Bocam Gallery, Space 10, Bastion Mews, Union St, Hereford HR1 2BT 07929 206707 www.bocamgallery.com
Modern contemporary, pop, street art, prints. Thurs-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10.30am-4.30pm.
Old Stable Gallery, Tourist Information Centre, 11 Corn Square, Leominster HR6 8YP 01568 616460
4 - 28 March ‘Our Place Leominster: Creative Health Showcase’. A celebration of co-created work by local artists and community participants. Includes photographs, film, textiles, weaving, sound, participatory and community led artowrks. The exhibition also features weekend activities and an opportunity for your own reflections on Creative Health. ourplaceleominster@gmail.com
Open Mon-Fri 9.30am-4pm Sat 9.30am-3.30pm.
Mappa Mundi & Chained Library, Hereford Cathedral 01432 374200 www.herefordcathedral.org
Until 21 March ‘Sacred Creatures’. Exhibition by Jeanette McCulloch MA (RCA), that explores the relationship between humans and animals with a focus on British wildlife.
30 March - 12 Sept ‘Shaping Early Medieval Faith: The Hereford Gospels’. Discover the inner life of the oldest manuscript, made circa 800AD. Alongside the Gospels are some of the oldest texts in the chained library, chosen to show what early medieval Christians might have been listening to or reading.
Mon-Sat Cathedral Tours 11.05pm & 2.15pm, £10 per person, under 16s £5, students £8.
Selected dates Tower Tours. Contact office for details, £10 adults, £5 for children under 16, £8 full-time students. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm.
Old Chapel Gallery, East Street, Pembridge HR6 9HB 01544 388842 www.oldchapelgallery.co.uk
Until 30 April ‘Song of the Earth’. Spring exhibition featuring work by JOY SAUNDERS, JENNY JONES, SUE HAYDEN, LYNDA JONES, TAMSIN ABBOTT and more. Including original acrylic and collage, oil on canvas, pen and ink, stained glass, ceramics and jewellery. Throughout the year ‘Splendour in the Grass’. Featuring an ever-changing collection of unique sculptures for your outdoor space in a variety of media including stone, bronze & iron resins, ironwork, mild steel, carved stone, glass and stainless steel. Including sculpture by RACHEL RICKETS, MYLES MANSFIELD, ANGELA PALMER, HELEN SINCLAIR and more. Wed-Sat 11am-4.30pm, Sun 12-4pm.
Greenstage Gallery, Bromtrees Hall, Stoke Lacy, Bromyard, Herefordshire, HR7 4HZ 07977 574383
info@greenstagegallery.co.uk www.greenstage gallery.co.uk
Open by appointment.
SHROPSHIRE
St Laurence’s Church, Ludlow www.ludlowartsociety.org.uk
10 - 19 April Spring exhibition. LUDLOW ART SOCIETY. 10am-5pm.
Bishop’s Castle Town Hall 01588 630023
www.bishopscastletownhall.co.uk
Until 31 March MICHELLE SLARK
7 March & 4 April Antiques & Flea Market. 9am-4pm.
4 April - 5 May LIN BROWN. Open Mon-Sat 10am-4pm.
SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630321
March DUNK BURNS.
Mon-Thurs 9am-9pm, Sat & Sun 9am-12pm.
Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery, The Music Hall, Market Square, Shrewsbury SY1 1LG 01743 258881
Feb Archaeology, geology and fossils, decorative arts and ceramics, social and industrial history. 10am-4pm, Sun 11am-4pm.
Ludlow Assembly Rooms, Mill St, Ludlow 01584 878141
Until 3 March ‘Art as Light’. FRANCES CLARKE, an esoteric contemporary visual artist and features Giclee prints from her Blue Pearl Series.
13 March - 2 May DAISY DIXON & RHIANNON HOOSON explore our differing relationships with the world. Mon-Sat 10am-7pm.
Studio & Gallery, Quality Square, Ludlow SY8 1AR 01584 751277
www.abigailhumphriesart.com
ABIGAIL HUMPHRIES - mixed media, figurative pieces and some traditional oil paintings. Open Tues, Thurs-Sun 10am-4pm, Mon/Wed appointment.
The Gateway Gallery, Chester Street, Shrewsbury SY1 1NB gatewaygallery@gmail.com
Until 12 March Collage Now! NICK B, ISABEL BRADLEY, TIN CITY, TRICIA CROWTHER, STEW HARRISON, JOY POLLOI, CARLY WILLIAMS.
19 March - 8 April Harvey’s Channel Crossing exhibition.
9 April - 27 May EBS Showcase. Mon-Fri 9am-4.30pm, Thurs until 8pm during term time.
Alice Draws The Line, The Old Forge, Brampton Bryan SY7 0DH www.AliceDrawsTheLine.co.uk Cards, tea towels, mugs, gifts. Open when the lights are on!
The Willow Gallery, 56 Willow Street, Oswestry SY11 1AD 01691 657575
7 March - 25 April Spring Open Exhibition. Featuring PED4IR MON photographic collective. 10am-4pm, closed Sun/Mon.
Nina & Co, 10 Church St, Ludlow SY8 2JH 01584 877792
Decorative antiques and vintage. Open 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm. The Artists’ Gallery, Upper Floor, Ludlow Farm Shop (formerly Ludlow Food Centre), Bromfield, Ludlow SY8 2JR 07974 652866 www.theartistsgalleryludlow.co.uk Instagram @galleryrunbyartists Facebook The Artists’ Gallery Artists include SHELLY PERKINS - wildlife artist. PRISCILLA HANNbronze sculpture. KIM DAVIS - wood turning. PAUL BURTON - sculpture in steel, glass and stone. PIP JONESwatercolours. SARAH BILLINGHAMpottery. ALICE SAVERY - watercolour and pen botanicals. LAURA-JAYNE GREY- jewellery metalsmith. Until 15 March HAZEL McNAB - linocut prints. RACHEL PADLEY - ceramics. 16 March - 12 April LISA LIMB - Egg art. STUART FLETCHER - glass. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm.
Aardvark Books & Cafe, The Bookery, Manor Farm, Brampton Bryan, Bucknell SY7 0DH 01547 530744 www.aardvark-books.com March Aardvark Books March Sale. Huge discounts off everything in the shop, plus big 50p sale in the barn. 4 April Aardvark Easter Event. Plants, stalls, live music and hot food. Open Tues-Sun and Bank Holiday Mondays 10am-4pm
Art Workshops
Single, dated listings are free. Ongoing workshops, £45 per year.
JAPANESE FLOWER ARRANGING Workshops, half and full day classes, demonstrations to groups/societies, by NOELLA PLASMAN-JONES, NAFAS NATIONAL TEACHER OF IKEBANA (OHARA School). Gift Vouchers available.
Visit www.discovering-ikebana.com or message me on 07379 499984.
STONE CARVING WITH LOTTIE O’LEARY
Weekend courses for 2026 will be announced soon, also regular Tuesday classes will be back this year after Easter at her workshop in Knucklas. 01547 528 792 www.lottierolearystonecarver.co.uk or email Oleary.lottie@gmail.com
KNIGHTON PAINTING & SKETCHING GROUP We meet Monday daytime at the Civic Centre, Knighton (near the Clock Tower) during spring and autumn terms. We have weekly topics with friendly tuition. All abilities, beginners welcome. Learn at your own pace. Discover new skills and increase your confidence. Own choice of art materials. Contact artist tutor: Audrey Bradley: 01544 350369.
CREATIVE BREAKS
Learn a new skill and explore your creativity with experienced tutors, all based in beautiful countryside with outstanding views and local produce. We offer a wide range of courses throughout the year:- Basketmaking, Upholstery, Felting, Rag Rug Making, Sculpture, Stone Carving, Dichroic Glass, Plant Dyeing, Natural Dyes, Herbal Medicine, Suminagashi, Rush Basketry, Creating a Sketchbook, Jewellery, Glass Fusing, Hand Bloc Printing, Sewing, Stained Glass, Weaving, Linocutting, Painting and Drawing, Japanese Woodblock, Printmaking, Weaving Wire, Woodcarving and Pottery. For full details visit www.creativebreaks.co.uk Make it yourself - take it hometreasure it - or give it with pride!
MOOR HALL STUDIO - BOBBY BRITNELL
Inspirational art and textile related courses delivered throughout the year by highly qualified tutors. Some courses are online and others face to face. Refer to www.bobbybritnell. co.uk for further information and details of all courses. Contact Bobby Britnell on 01547 510664 or email at bobby@bobbybritnell.co.uk
STONE CARVING WORKSHOPS
Monthly in Llangarron, HR9 6PH. Come along and learn to carve stone with an informal, friendly group. Suitable for beginners or those with some experience. Tuition, tools, refreshments and safety equipment provided, small piece of stone included in every “Beginners Day”. Gift Vouchers available. Contact frances@artsinthemarches.co.uk 07917 522253.
Throughout March PYSANKY UKRAINIAN EASTER EGG DECORATING WORKSHOP
Led by Helena Orlowski and Nataliya Cummings. Make traditional waxresist Ukrainian Easter Egg etched with vinegar. All materials supplied, 7 March - Fownhope Pavilion, includes herbal tea and cake. 8 March - The Workhouse Gallery, Presteigne, includes herbal tea and cake. 11 - March Kingthorne, Hereford, includes Ukrainian lunch. 21 March - St Peter’s Church, Hereford. 26 March - Black Mountains Barns Ltd, Longtown, includes traditional Ukrainian lunch. Contact Nataliya on 07963 090838 to book or visit www.experienceukraine.co.uk
Sat 14 March
COLLAGE AND CONTEMPORARY DECOUPAGE WORKSHOP
Make a mini collage mosaic and distinctive piece of wearable art using vintage and found materials. Pale Kitchen & Arts, Ludlow, SY8 2PG 10am-2pm, £75 which includes drink on arrival and lunch. Rachel 07879 621534 rachelgrevatte@gmail.com
Wed 18 March
SPRING BULB WREATH MAKING WORKSHOP
Come create a beautiful floral spring wreath to celebrate the change in season. Our very talented local Florist Beth from Flower and Found only uses locally/ UK based producers/ growers to fill her amazing shop on 5 Broad Street, Presteigne. Frith Meadow, Stapleton, Presteigne, LD8 2LS, 10am-12.30pm. Welcome drinks and cake provided. (All materials provided), £45. To book email Bex- frithmeadow@gmail.com
Sat 21 March
RAG RUG WORKSHOP
Progging & Hooking, vintage fabric recycling techniques to make decorative and useful items. £75 includes beverages and hessian. Venue at Country Bus Station and near train station. 10am-3.30pm Rose Tinted Rags, Hereford, HR1 2EP. Email jenni.ragrugs@freeuk.com, or 01568 750229 for info and bookings.
Sat/Sun 21 & 22 March
MARCHES SCRIBES TWO-DAY WORKSHOP
Collage and Book Design - with a splash of colour and lettering with tutor, Celia Lister. Monkland Village Hall, Leominster HR6 9DD, 10am4pm, £40 members, £50 visitors. To book please ring 07858 459236.
25th April 2026
COB OVEN WORKSHOP
A one day Workshop that includes building, lighting, using and caring for a cob oven. You bake our own wood-fired lunch. We build an oven throughout the day, covering materials, techniques and processes. You take home new skills, oven plans and course notes. I aim to inspire and instruct you to be able to build your own cob oven at your home. The Leintwardine Centre, £95 Includes wood-fired pizza lunch. www.coboven. co.uk To book call Matthew Lloyd on 07974 955196 or email : cobovenman@me.com
Fri 5 - Sun 7 June
3-DAY PAINTING RETREAT
At Acton Scott Hall and heritage farm with Vicki Norman. vicki@vickinormanstudio.com
March LUDLOW ASSEMBLY ROOMS
1st Thurs of the month - Ludlow Arts Society, 7-9pm, members free, guests £3, www.ludlowartsociety.org.uk Fri - Painting and Drawing Classes in the Studio, for all abilities, 2-4pm, £20 per session, contact Helen 07949 745604.
March & April MINERVA ARTS CENTRE
14 March - Still Life - Batik on Tissue with Jenny O’Leary, 10am-4pm, £65. 9 April - Mini Concertina Collage Books with Jane Hunter, 10am-4pm, £65. Minerva Arts Centre, High St, Llanidloes, 01686 413467.
March THE OXFORD ARMS
29 March - Creative Workshop. Decorating Pysanky eggs. The Oxford Arms, Kington, 2-4pm, payment by donation (£5), 07301 081444.
March THE REGAL
17 March - ‘Handmade with Love: Family Spring Wreath Workshop for young people aged 11-17 and their parents, 5pm, £25. 17 March - ‘Spring Door Hanging Workshop (Adults only), 7pm, £35. The Regal, Tenbury Wells, 01584 811442.
March LYDE COURT
7, 14, 21, 28 March Kids Fun Club. A relaxed fun club session offering free play Lego building, crafts, colouring and garden games, 10am-4pm. Lyde Court, Hereford, 01432 357753, www.lydecourt.com
March MID WALES ARTS CENTRE
Every Thurs - Pottery Workshop, 2-4pm or 7-9pm, £15, students £10. Every Fri - Pottery Workshop, 10am1pm, £20 or 11am-1pm, £15, students £10 and 2pm-4pm. Monthly (usually 2nd Sat, but please check) Family Pottery Workshop, 2.30pm-4.30pm, £15, children £10. Life Drawing Class - Monthly (14 March), 10am-1pm, £20, students £16. Every Wed - Talking Art, 2pm-4pm, free. Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, Newtown, 01686 688369.
March ORIEL DAVIES GALLERY
Check the website for upcoming events. Oriel Davies Gallery, Newtown, 01686 625041, www.orieldavies.org
March CUP CERAMICS
Mondays - Creative Youth Club - a free creative workshop for 11 - 17yr olds. 10 Foley Trading Estate, Hereford. Bookings via www.cupceramics.com
March ARTLANDISH 4, 11, 18, 25 March - Artlandish Folk Art Workshop. Simple making, tea and chatter. All welcome. 4 Gomond St, Hereford, 2-6pm Project Space, free, www.artlandish.co.uk
March EASTNOR POTTERY INTRO TO THE POTTERS WHEEL £60 per person. Perfect indoor activity for individuals, couples and small groups. 1.5 hr sessions take place 6, 7, 13 and 21 March. POTTERS WHEEL COURSES 14, 15, 18 and 28 March. Day £180. Weekend £340 per person. Spend the day or weekend relaxing and creating pots on the potter’s wheel. CLAY MODELLING 31 March, 11am. £40 per person. Themed Pottery Fun for all the family. Eastnor Pottery, Home Farm, Eastnor, near Ledbury. Check and book online, www.eastnorpottery.co.uk admin@eastnorpottery.co.uk or 01531 633886.
March SIDNEY NOLAN TRUST
Mondays term time - MAKE - Weekly Art Club for 7-11 years, 3.30pm-5pm. Presteigne Youth Centre, 3.30pm, free. 7 March, 18 April & 16 May - Cultivate - Monthly Youth Arts Programme for 11-18 years, 10am-2pm, free. Sidney Nolan Trust, The Rodd, Presteigne, www.sidneynolantrust.org
March BLEDDFA CENTRE
Last Fri of each month - New Accessible Art Sessions. Friendly, creative workshops that support health and wellbeing. All ages and abilities welcome. 11am-2pm, £3. Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton, 01544 260149.
March SHREWSBURY MUSEUM & ART GALLERY
First Fri of every month until 5 Dec - Home Educators. Hands on history, science and art workshops for ages 7-11 years, 10.30am-12pm. Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery, Market Square, Shrewsbury, 01743 258881.
March HEREFORD CATHEDRAL
7 March - Sacred Creatures - Family Medieval Animals
Mask Workshop. 2pm, free drop in event. 10 & 24 March - Lego Club, 3.40pm-5pm, free. Thurs (term time)Cathedral Seedlings new toddler group for ages 1-3 years, 10am-11.30am. Hereford Cathedral, 01432 374202. www.herefordcathedral.org
March THE ART SHOP & CHAPEL
5 March - Block Printing onto Cushion Covers Workshop with Justyna Medon. Upstairs at the Chapel, The Art Shop & Chapel, Abergavenny, 10am-4pm, £115 includes lunch, refreshments and all materials. To book, 01873 736430.
March & April THE COURTYARD
13 April - 18 May - Six week beginner and Improver Silver Jewellery Making Course, £185.
Every Thurs - Life Drawing, 10am-1pm. £10.
The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.
March ONLINE ART COURSES - ABERYSTWYTH
19 March - Painting Pollinators, £140. 19 March
Abstracting the Landscape, £140. 19 March - Illustrating the effects of Climate Change, £140. All online short courses running over several weeks. Lifelong Learning, Aberystwyth University. Details 01970 621580, www.ac.uk/learning
March & April ART COURSES - ABERYSTWYTH
3 March - Towards Abstraction, £140.
28 March - NHI: Mosses Lichen Liverworts, £80.
8 April - Paperclay: Pushing Boundaries, £140.
13 April - Introduction to Printmaking, £170. All short courses running over several weeks and held in Aberystwyth. Lifelong Learning, Aberystwyth University. Details 01970 621580, www.ac.uk/learning
March THE GLOBE, HAY-ON-WYE
22 March - Lego Club, perfect for all young builders, 10am-1pm, free. 28 March - Willow Tray Workshop. All materials and equipment provided, 10am-12.30pm, free entry, please book tim@clan-cic.org The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 01497 821762.
March ALICE DRAWS THE LINE
10 March - Brush Lettering (modern calligraphy with paintbrush and ink, 10am-12pm, March date 3pm-5pm. All at The Old Forge, Brampton Bryan, SY7 0DH, each workshop £40 and booked via www.alicedrawstheline. co.uk
April - September JAPANESE PAPER MARBLING: SUMINAGASHI
If you like the idea of a calm, gentle day exploring this craft with other like-minded folk then this might be just the ticket. The art of suminagashi is the art of allowing and this workshop ‘will teach you how to arrange things so that suminagashi occurs’. A 1000 year old craft included on Heritage Craft’s endangered list. No previous art training or skill needed, just bring your curiosity! Held near Kington from April to September with a maximum of 6 people. £95. More details: sarahamatt.com
2026 STAINED GLASS COURSES
With Nicola Hopwood. Long weekend workshops for beginners and those with some experience, in a lively and supportive atmosphere. Brilley, near Hay-on-Wye. 11-14 April, 23-26 May, 19-22 Sept and 24-27 Oct. £300 per person including materials, 01497 820177, www.nicolahopwood.co.uk
Wednesdays INFORMAL ART GROUP
All welcome, help given if required. The Old School Community Hub, New Radnor, 2-4pm, 01544 350242.
Ludlow Art Society
Spring Exhibition 2026
Fri 10 April to Sunday 19April
St. Lawrence’s Church in Ludlow 10am – 5pm, free entry
Our talented artists will once again be presenting their works to the public in this eclectic show www.ludlowartsociety.org.uk.
www.georginafranklin.co.uk
Borderlines Film Festival
IT’S that time of year when the Marches are flooded with a hugely diverse array of films old and very new – yes, it’s the Borderlines Film Festival. This year the organisers have grouped together certain strands: Comedy, Rural and Child’s Eye View so if you download the catalogue (at https:// borderlinesfilmfestival.co.uk) you can see for yourselves if they rock your boat but I’m going to concentrate on fare that I’ve been lucky enough to see and certainly rocked mine.
For starters there’s Father Mother Sister Brother the long-awaited return of Jim Jarmusch (Down By Law, Broken Flowers) which as its title suggests is a meditation of family relationships, most notably the strains between parents and offspring. Yet again the ever quirky Jarmusch has recruited Adam Driver (c/f Paterson) for the opening sequence as the father and his sister (renowned American T.V. actress Mayim Bialik) visiting their possibly dementia-suffering dad (another Jarmusch regular, Tom Waits) which is at once both wittily droll and moving and sets the tone for the rest of the film which, despite a starry cast including Cate Blanchet as the prissy daughter of an imperious Charlotte Rampling is very much an ensemble piece. And as with all the Borderlines films I’ve hitherto reviewed in these pages, e.g. One Battle After Another, The Choral, H Is For Hawk this is another you should not miss.
I will say the same for Bugonia , which I gave a one-line recommendation for last December and marked a magnificent return to quixotic form of Yorgos Lanthimos (The Lobster, Alps). Here Emma Stone (co-star of Lanthimos’ The Favourite) plays the predictably hard-nosed boss of a big pharma outfit who a conspiracy theorist (Jesse Plemons, Power Of The Dog) is convinced is an alien bent on destroying our universe. He persuades his less-thancommitted cousin (Aiden Deblis) to help him kidnap her prompting a frenetic, darkly hilarious rollercoaster involving
drugs, some violence and a seriously dramatic haircut which all ends utterly unexpectedly.
Going considerably back in time you can see the first and indeed one of Jean Luc Godard’s finest works, A Bout De Souffle (Breathless) which features the gloriously louche, fedora-wearing Jean-Paul Belmondo, Gitane constantly hanging from his lips who after a murderous crime spree hides out with his American girlfriend, elfin-like Jean Seberg, in her Paris apartment. Co-written by another of French cinema’s greats, Francois Truffaut (400 Blows), the hugely engaging Breathless turned both actors into instant stars and defined what became known as French cinema’s ‘nouvelle vague’. So it’s no coincidence that Borderlines are featuring it alongside Richard Linklater’s latest homage of the same name. His Nouvelle Vague is essentially a sparky, often amusing account of the making of Breathless with a host of – to us – little-known French actors including Guillaume Marbeck as Godard and Aubry Dullin bearing an uncanny resemblance as Belmondo, and seeing the two films in tandem will be a treat for committed cineastes.
A more straightforward comedy, Is This Thing On? features hubby Will Arnett (T.V’s Arrested Development) about to get divorced from his harassed wife (Laura Dern), and who accidentally turns to stand-up comedy as an emotional balm and gets rather good at it. Based loosely on real-life comedian John Bishop’s career and directed and co-written with Arnett by actor Bradley Cooper, (A Star Is Born), who has a scene-stealing minor role. With warts ’n’ all close-up camera work by Mathew Libatique, it has great one-liners and contrasts to a couple of other Borderline’s offerings which stem from marriage breakdowns, French director Anna Cazenave Cambet’s Love Me Tender and taught Icelandic drama, The Love That Remains
Finally some other notable mentions include If I had Legs I’d Kick You starring an often under-appreciated Rose Byrne (Spy), as a put-upon mother with an absent husband, ailing daughter and a meddling therapist (U.S. talk-show host Conan O’Brien) who albeit with strained good humour watches her world in one respect quite literally crashing down around her. And Borderline’s reputation for stunning documentaries is maintained with the likes of Our Land about the right to roam movement, and Iron Winter which chronicles the daunting task of herding 2000 wild horses during a fierce Mongolian winter.
Mark Williams
Bugonia
A Bout De Souffle (Breathless)
Father Mother Sister Brother
BORDERLINES FILM FESTIVAL
FRIDAY 6 - SATURDAY 21 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.
Details www.borderlinesfilmfestival.org
ASSEMBLY ROOMS, LUDLOW
6 March RENTAL FAMILY (12A)
6, 9 March NOUVELLE VAGUE (12A)
6 March IS THIS THING ON? (12A)
7 March H IS FOR HAWK (12A)
9 March PETER HUJAR’S DAY (12A)
11 March DJ AHMET (12)
12 March THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB (15)
12 March A BOUT DE SOUFFLE (15)
13 March REDOUBT (12A)
13 March OPEN SCREEN (15)
14 March NO OTHER CHOICE (15)
16 March THE STRANGER (15)
16 March RIFIFI (12)
16, 20 March A PRIVATE LIFE (15)
17 March IF I HAD LEGS I’D KICK YOU (15)
18 March THE CHARGE OF THE LIGHT BRIGADE
Nina & Co Vintage Film Night
19 March LOVE ME TENDER (15)
19 March OUR LAND (12A)
20 March THE LAST VIKING (15)
20 March REBUILDING (12A)
21 March THE PRESIDENT’S CAKE (12A)
Assembly Rooms, Mill St, Ludlow, 01584 878141
BOOTH’S BOOKSHOP, H-O-W
6 March NO OTHER CHOICE (15)
7 March RESURRECTION (15)
8 March NOUVELLE VAGUE (12A)
13 March THE LAST VIKING (15)
14 March THE STRANGER (15)
15 March HEN (15)
Richard Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye. 01497 822010
BRECON FILM SOCIETY
2 March BLUE ROAD: THE EDNA O’BRIEN STORY (12A)
6 April ALL WE IMAGINE AS LIGHT (15)
7.30pm, Brecon Coliseum Cinema, Wheat St, Brecon. 01874 620642
BRYCHEINIOG, BRECON
6 March BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOUR Red Film Programme. Theatr Brycheiniog, Canal Wharf, Brecon 01874 611622
CONQUEST, BROMYARD
6 March KITCHEN BRIGADE (12A)
13 March DEAD OF WINTER (15)
18 March MASTERMIND (12A)
20 March GOLDEN SPURTLE (PG) Conquest Theatre, Bromyard. 01885 488575
COURTYARD, HEREFORD
6, 8, 9, 12 March H IS FOR HAWK (12A)
6, 7 March EVERYBODY TO KENMURE STREET (15)
6, 9 March IS THIS THING ON? (12A)
6, 8, 12 March DJ AHMET (12)
6, 8, 11 March RENTAL FAMILY (12A)
6, 8 March HOW TO MAKE A KILLING (15)
6, 9, 17 March THE SECRET AGENT (15)
7, 21 March LITTLE AMELIE, OR THE CHARACTER OF RAIN (PG)
7 March THE LOVE THAT REMAINS (15)
7, 18 March THE LAST ONE FOR THE ROAD (15)
8, 9 March PETER HUJAR’S DAY (12A)
8 March OPEN SCREEN (15)
8, 9, 17 March FATHER MOTHER SISTER BROTHER (15)
8, 12, 17 March OUR LAND (12A) Q&A on 8 March
10, 19 March THE SHEPHERD AND THE BEAR (15)
10, 11 March RESURRECTION (15) 10, 18 March THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB (15)
10 March RIFIFI (12)
11 March QUEER AS PUNK (15)
11 March THE LOVE THAT REMAINS (15)
12, 20 March REDOUBT (12A)
12 March THE LEOPARD (PG)
12, 17 March OUR LAND (12A)
12 March MEDIA AS A TOOL FOR CHANGE The Rural Media Story
12 March TASTE TRADITIONS (PG)
13 March GUN CRAZY (12A)
13, 15 March IRON WINTER (12A)
13, 21 March SUPER NATURE (PG)
13, 17 March ALL THAT’S LEFT OF YOU (12A)
13, 16 March THE PRESIDENT’S CAKE (12A)
13, 15, 16, 18 March THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE (15)
14 March ARCO (PG)
14, 19 March SOUND OF FALLING (18)
14 March LOVE ME TENDER (15)
14, 16 March ROSE OF NEVADA (15)
15 March A BOUT DE SOUFFLE (15)
15 March ONLY ON EARTH (12A)
15, 18, 21 March THE STRANGER (15)
15, 21 March MY FATHER’S SHADOW (12A)
15, 17 March IF I HAD LEGS I’D KICK YOU (15)
15, 16 March KOLN 75 (15)
16, 18 March NO OTHER CHOICE (15)
16, 19 March THE BLUE TRAIL (15) 16, 17 March HEN (15)
16 March DELIVERANCE (18)
17, 19 March ENZO (15)
17, 20 March COLOURS OF TIME (15)
18, 20 March WILD FOXES (15)
18 March GRASS: A NATION’S BATTLE FOR LIFE (PG)
18, 19 March LA GRAZIA (12A)
19 March THE CONVERSATION (15)
19 March SEEDS (PG)
19 - 21 March THE LAST VIKING (15) 19 - 21 March TUNER (15)
20, 21 March REBUILDING (12A)
21 March IRIS ON THE MOVE (15)
26 March GENTLE, ANGRY WOMEN
A film documentary sponsored by The Millichap Peace Fund.
The Courtyard Theatre, Edgar St, Hereford 01432 340555
THE EDGE ARTS CENTRE
2 March BRIDGET JONES - MAD ABOUT THE BOY (15)
5 March WELCOME TO THE ORCHARD OF ENGLAND (15) (double bill).
5 March THE NETTLE DRESS (12) (double bill).
9 March WILD MOUNTAIN THYME (12)
16 March LEE (15)
23 March DOWNTON ABBEY - THE GRAND FINALE (PG)
The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911
2 March ONE CHANCE (12A) Welshpool Town Hall 01938 552043
2 March BRIDGET JONES - MAD ABOUT THE BOY (15) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911
3 March SMALL THINGS LIKE THESE (12A) Lydbury North VH 01588 680302
4 March THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND (12A) Cardington VH 01694 771295
5 March GIRLS WILL BE GIRLS (15) Brilley VH 01544 327227
5 March WELCOME TO THE ORCHARD OF ENGLAND (ctbc) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911
5 March THE NETTLE DRESS (12A) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911
6 March THE ICE TOWER (15) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125
6 March SPRINGSTEEN: DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE (12A) Knighton Community Centre 07964 023841
6 March THE KITCHEN BRIGADE (12A) Conquest Theatre, Bromyard 01885 488575
6 March BUGONIA (15) Castlemorton Parish Hall 01531 631503
6 March WHITE BIRD: A WONDER STORY (12) Fownhope New Memorial Hall 01432 860567
7 March PALESTINE 36 (12A) Lady Emily Hall, Tarrington 01432 890720
7 March THE GOLDEN SPURTLE (PG) The Old Picture House, Kington 07855 254590
7 March THE GOLDEN SPURTLE (PG) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125
7 March SOULEYMANE’S STORY (ctbc) Phoenix Theatre, Ross on Wye 07789 778048
7 March THE KITCHEN BRIGADE (12A) Cawley Hall, Eye 07771 798712
7 March DEAD OF WINTER (15) Rodington VH 01952 771147
7 March DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE (PG) Ombersley Memorial Hall 01905 620350
8 March THE MASTERMIND (12A) Phoenix Theatre, Ross on Wye 07789 778048
9 March COMPARTMENT NO 6 (15) Coalbrookdale & Ironbridge Community Centre gorgefilmclub@ gmail.com
9 March WILD MOUNTAIN THYME (12) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911
10 March I SWEAR (15) Garway VH 01600 750465
10 March THE PENGUIN LESSONS (12A) Ashford Carbonell VH 01584 831574
10 March DEAF (12A) All Stretton VH 07812 583113
11 March DEAD OF WINTER (15) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125
11 March I SWEAR (15) Diddlebury VH 07396 730342
12 March THE CHORAL (12A) Pudleston VH 07979 747939
12 March PALESTINE 36 (12A) Pencombe & LIttle Cowarne Parish Hall 07960 726717
12 March THE ICE TOWER (15) Leintwardine Community Centre 07572442903
12 March THE CHORAL (12A) Castlemorton Parish Hall 01531 631503
12 March THE CHORAL (12A) Much Birch Community Hall 01981 540097
13 March THE KITCHEN BRIGADE (12A) Escleyside Hall 01981 510116
13 March DEAF (12A) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125
13 March DEAD OF WINTER (15) Conquest Theatre, Bromyard 01885 488575
13 March THE CHORAL (12A) All Stretton VH 07812 583113
13 March THE CHORAL (12A) Knighton Community Centre 07964 023841
14 March DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE (PG) Upton upon Severn Memorial Hall 01684 592273
14 March THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND (12A) Ballingham Old School Hall 07967 017759
14 March THE GOLDEN SPURTLE (PG) Much Birch Community Hall 01981 540097
14 March THE GOLDEN SPURTLE (PG) Cawley Hall, Eye 07771 798712
14 March THE MASTERMIND (12A) Cleobury Mortimer Parish Hall 01299 270047
14 March SPRINGSTEEN: DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE (12A) The Old Picture House, Kington 07855 254590
14 March DEAF (12A) Lady Emily Hall, Tarrington 01432 890720
14 March CONCLAVE (12A) Bayston Hill Memorial Hall 01743 872096
15 March SPRINGSTEEN: DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE (12A) SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle 01588 638038
15 March I SWEAR (15) Brilley VH 01544 327227
16 March LEE (15) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911
17 March SAVE THE CINEMA (12) SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle 01588 638038
17 March THE CHORAL (12A) Acton Scott VH 07485 655898
18 March DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE (PG) Eaton Constantine VH gmdawes@btinternet. com
18 March THE MASTERMIND (12A) Conquest Theatre, Bromyard 01885 488575
19 March I SWEAR (15) Pudleston VH 07979 747939
19 March SOULEYMANE’S STORY (ctbc) SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle 01588 638038
19 March GLADIATOR II (15) Ash VH 07900 093562
19 March SOULEYMANE’S STORY (ctbc) Castlemorton Parish Hall 01531 631503
19 March ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER (15) Leintwardine Community Centre 07572 442903
19 March THE CHORAL (12A) Silvester Horne Institute, Church Stretton 07429 237955
19 March THE CHORAL (12A) Kinnerley Parish Hall 01691 683619
19 March THE CHORAL (12A) Pencombe & Little Cowarne Parish Hall 07960 726717
20 March NOWHERE SPECIAL (12) Bosbury Parish Hall 01531 640333
20 March THE GOLDEN SPURTLE (PG) Conquest Theatre, Bromyard 01885 488575
20 March ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER (15) Escleyside Hall 01981 510116
20 March DEAD OF WINTER (15) Garway Hall 01600 750465
20 March SAVE THE CINEMA (12) Colwall VH 07891 668124
20 March THE CHORAL (12A) Ryton VH 07835 928069
20 March SMALL THINGS LIKE THESE (12A) The Simpson Hall, Burghill 01432 760552
20 March DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE (PG) Cound Guildhall 01743 761257
20 March MUFASA - THE LION KING (PG) Marton VH 01743 792790
20 March THE PENGUIN LESSONS (12A) Sarn VH 01686 671105
21 March ZOOTROPLOIS 2 (PG) The Old Picture House, Kington 07855 254590
21 March THE MASTERMIND (12A) Lady Emily Hall, Tarrington 01432 890720
21 March ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER (15) Cleobury Mortimer Parish Hall 01299 270047
21 March BLIND AMBITION (12A) Little Witley VH 01886 888122
21 March CHEF (PG) Everest Hall, Llanfair Waterdine 07810 393163
21 March THE SALT PATH (12A) Leominster Community Centre 01568 616411
21 March THE PROBLEM WITH PEOPLE (15) Bicton VH 01743 850551
21 March THE PROBLEM WITH PEOPLE (15) Tasley Parish Room 01746 764881
23 March THE CHORAL (12A) The Red House, Albrighton 01902 373854
23 March THE CHORAL (12A) Coalbrookdale & Ironbridge Community Centre gorgefilmclub@ gmailcom
23 March THE CHORAL (12A) Claverley VH 07967 540531
23 March DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE (PG) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911
25 March THE CHORAL (12A) Ellesmere Comrades Club 01691 622419
26 March THE CHORAL (12A) SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle 01588 638038
26 March SPRINGSTEEN: DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE (12A) Almeley VH 07913 992911
26 March THE CHORAL (12A) Goodrich VH goodrichvillagehall.co.uk
26 March THE CHORAL (12A) Norbury VH 07929 366745
26 March THE GOOD LIAR (15) Grimley Peace Hall, Sinton Green
27 March CACHE (15) Hafan Yr Afon, Newtown 07939 273525
27 March DEAD OF WINTER (15) Knighton Community Centre 07964 023841
27 March PAUL & PAULETTE TAKE A BATH (15) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125
27 March THE CHORAL (12A) Longden VH 07539 545846
27 March MR BURTON (12A) Himbleton VH 01905 391143
27 March THE CHORAL (12A) Clungunford VH 01588 660159
28 March THE CHORAL (12A) Trefonen VH 01691 813234
28 March DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE (PG) Church & Chetwynd Aston VH 01952 813234
28 March DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE (PG) Callow End VH 0333 666 3366
THE HAFREN, NEWTOWN
18 March THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND
The Hafren, Newtown, 01686 948100
THE HIVE, SHREWSBURY
1 March GHOST IN THE SHELL (15) Open Door Cinema Club
6 March THE MEASURE OF A MAN (PG) Shrewsbury Film Society
20 March RETURN TO SEOUL (15) Shrewsbury Film Society
29 March THE BREAKFAST CLUB (15) Open Door Cinema Club
10 April THE 400 BLOWS (PG) Shrewsbury Film Society
The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 01743 234970
MARKET THEATRE, LEDBURY
6 March THE ICE TOWER (15)
7 March THE GOLDEN SPURTLE (PG)
11 March DEAD OF WINTER (15)
13 March DEAF (SORDA) (12)
27 March PAUL AND PAULETTE TAKE A BATH (15)
Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125 MALVERN THEATRES
6, 10 March RENTAL FAMILY (12A)
6, 10 March PETER HUJAR’S DAY (12A)
6, 8 March A PRIVATE LIFE (15)
6 - 8, 10 March H IS FOR HAWK (12A) 6, 10, 11 March IS THIS THING ON? (12A)
6, 7 March HOW TO MAKE A KILLING (15)
7, 21 March LITTLE AMELIE OR THE CHARACTER OF RAIN (PG)
7 March IRIS ON THE MOVE (15) + Q&A
7, 8 March FATHER MOTHER SISTER BROTHER (15)
7, 15 March SUPER NATURE (PG)
7, 9 March DJ AHMET (12)
8 March THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB (15)
8, 10, 12 March THE SECRET AGENT (15)
8 March THE LAST ONE FOR THE ROAD (15)
9, 11 March ALL THAT’S LEFT OF YOU (12A)
9 March EVERYBODY TO KENMURE STREET (15)
10 March RESURRECTION (15)
11, 18 March ENZO (15)
11 March TASTE TRADITIONS (PG)
12 March COLOURS OF TIME (15)
12, 13 March THE SHEPHERD AND THE BEAR (15)
12 March THE LOVE THAT REMAINS (15)
12, 14 March THE STRANGER (15)
13 March THE BLUE TRAIL (15)
13 March RIFIFI (12)
13, 15, March ROSE OF NEVADA (15) 13, 14 March NO OTHER CHOICE (15)
13, 16, 17 March THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE (15)
14 March ONLY ON EARTH (12A)
14 March NOUVELLE VAGUE (12A) 14, 15 March ARCO (PG) 14, 18 March MY FATHER’S SHADOW (12A)
14 March QUEER AS PUNK (15) 15, 17 March THE PRESIDENT’S CAKE (12A)
15, 17 March LA GRAZIA (12A)
15, 21 March REDOUBT (12A)
16 March GUN CRAZY (12A)
16, 17 March IF I HAD LEGS I’D KICK YOU (15)
17 March WILD FOXES (15)
17 March GRASS: A NATION’S BATTLE FOR LIFE (PG) Malvern Theatres 01685 892277
MAONA CINEMA, OSWESTRY
6 March HOW TO MAKE A KILLING (15)
7 March ALL THAT’S LEFT OF YOU (12A)
7 March IS THIS THING ON? (12A)
8, 21 March LITTLE AMELIE, OR THE CHARACTER OF RAIN (PG)
12 March A PRIVATE LIFE (15)
13 March THE PRESIDENT’S CAKE (12A)
14 March COLOURS OF TIME (15)
14 March IF I HAD LEGS I’D KICK YOU (15)
15 March THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB (15)
19 March RENTAL FAMILY (12A)
20 March OUR LAND (12A)
21 March REBUILDING (12A)
Maona Cinema, 9 Arthur St, Oswestry 01691 902531
info@maonacinema.com
MONTGOMERY MOVIE CLUB
12 March I SWEAR (15)
26 March THE CHORAL (12A) Dragon Hotel, Montgomery, 01686 668442
OLD MARKET HALL, SHREWS.
Until 4 March WUTHERING HEIGHTS (15)
6 - 12 March MARTY SUPREME (15)
12 March R.E.M. SHERLOCK JR (12A) Buster Keaton’s 1924 film. 15 March TWINLESS (15) 13 - 26 March MOTHERS PRIDE (ctbc)
27 March - 2 April MIDWINTER BREAK (ctbc)
Old Market Hall, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281
PEMBRIDGE PARISH HALL
27 March ROSALIE
Pembridge Parish Hall, 7pm. www.pembridgeparishhall.co.uk
PHOENIX THEATRE, R-O-W
7 March SOULEYMANE’S STORY (ctbc)
8 March THE MASTERMIND (12A) Phoenix Theatre, Ross on Wye, 01989 564570
PRESTEIGNE ASS. ROOMS
30 March THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND
www.midborderarts.com Assembly Rooms, Presteigne.
PRESTEIGNE SCREEN
6 March BUGONIA (15)
13 March SOULEYMANE’S STORY (15)
20 March I SWEAR (PG)
10 April IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT (12A)
www.presteignescreen.org.uk Assembly Rooms, Presteigne.
REGAL, TENBURY WELLS
14 & 18 March WUTHERING HEIGHTS (15)
30 March GOAT (PG)
Regal, Teme St, Tenbury Wells, 01584 811442
SAVOY, MONMOUTH
Until 5 March WUTHERING HEIGHTS (15)
1 March STITCH HEAD (PG)
15 - 18 March ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER (15)
20 - 26 March THE SECRET AGENT (15)
28 - 31 March GOAT (PG)
28 March - 2 April THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE (12A)
Savoy Theatre, Church St, Monmouth 01600 772467
SPARC, BISHOP’S CASTLE
15 March SPRINGSTEEN: DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE (12A)
17 March SAVE THE CINEMA (12)
19 March SOULEYMANE’S STORY (ctbc)
26 March THE CHORAL (12A) SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 01588 638038
THEATRE SEVERN, SHREWS
5 March THE BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL
6 March 100 YEARS OF LAUREL & HARDY Presented by Neil Brand, exponent of silent film and improvised piano accompaniment.
Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281.
WYESIDE, BUILTH WELLS
1 March STITCH HEAD (U) 1, 4, 5 March WUTHERING HEIGHTS (15)
1 March THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB (15)
1, 3, 5 March THE HISTORY OF SOUND (15)
4 March HAMNET (12A) 6, 8, 11 & 12 March SPLITSVILLE (ctbc)
13, 15, 18, 19 March COLD STORAGE (ctbc) 21, 22, 25 & 26 March THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE (ctbc)
Wyeside, Builth Wells 01982 552555
LIVE EVENTS ON SCREEN
3 March GISELLE
Royal Ballet and Opera. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.15pm, 01885 488575. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7.15pm, 01600 719401. The Hafren, Newtown, 7.15pm, 01686 948100. Old Market Theatre, Shrewsbury, 7.15pm, 01743 281281. The Gateway Cinema, Ross on Wye,
7.15pm, 01989 552166. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.15pm, 01874 611622. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7.15pm, 07967 517125. The Regal, Tenbury Wells, 7.15pm, 01584 811442. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7.15pm, 01584 878141.
4 March OTHELLO
Filmed live at the Theatre Royal Haymarket. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 01982 552555.
5 March THE AUDIENCE
National Theatre. Old Market Theatre, Shrewsbury, 11am, 01743 281281.
6 March THE AUDIENCE
National Theatre. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7pm, 01600 719401.
6 March OTHELLO
National Theatre. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 3pm & 7pm, 01600 772467.
7 March OTHELLO
Filmed live at the Theatre Royal Haymarket. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 01982 552555.
8 March GISELLE
Royal Ballet and Opera. Wyeside, Builth Wells 01982 552555.
8 March OTHELLO
National Theatre. The Hafren, Newtown, 2pm, 01686 948100.
10 March TURNER & CONSTABLE
Exhibition on Screen. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, 01885 488575. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm, 01584 878141.
10 March LA BOHEME
Old Market Hall, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281.
10 March THE AUDIENCE
National Theatre. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 01873 850805.
10 & 14 March TURNER & CONSTABLE
Exhibition on Screen. Old Market Theatre, Shrewsbury, 11am, 01743 281281.
12 March TURNER & CONSTABLE
Exhibition on Screen. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7.30pm, 01952 728911.
12 March THE AUDIENCE
National Theatre. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7pm, 01874 611622.
15 March OTHELLO
National Theatre. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7pm, 01600 772467. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7pm, 01743 281281.
15 March
TURNER & CONSTABLE
Exhibition on Screen. The Hafren, Newtown, 2pm, 01686 948100.
18 March THE AUDIENCE
National Theatre. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 01982 552555.
21 March TRISTAN AND ISOLDE
New York Met Opera. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 4pm, 01885 488575.
28 March THE AUDIENCE
National Theatre. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 01982 552555.
31 March SIEGFRIED
Royal Ballet & Opera. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 5.15pm, 01874 611622. The Hafren, Newtown, 5.15pm, 01686 948100. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 5.15pm, 07967 517125. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 5.45pm, 01885 488575. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 5.15pm, 01584 878141.
2 April WESTLIFE
Live from the Royal Albert Hall. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7.30pm, 01952 728911.
WORKSHOPS
Every Tuesday YOUTH CAFE
Young people (8-16) can meet and share creative activites including music, drama and films. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 01743 234970 Wednesdays FILM MAKING CLUB
For ages 11-17. The Courtyard, Hereford, 6-7.30pm, £82 per term, 01432 340555.
The Audience
dance Dance Performance
Sat 14 March
CELTIC ILLUSION
Irish dance and grand illusion phenomenon. The Hafren, Newtown, 4.30pm & 7.30pm, tickets from £28, 01686 948100.
Mon 16 - Wed 18 March
SCHOOLS GOTTA DANCE
Schools and community groups from across Shropshire join together for three nights of dancing entertainment. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7pm, £20.35, 01743 281281.
Thurs 19 March
AMPLIFY/MWYHAU
RICHARD CHAPPELL DANCE presents an evening of world-class contemporary dance, spotlighting some of Wales’ most exciting choreographic voices and celebrating Brecon’s vibrant local dance community.
Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 8pm, 01874 611622.
Fri 20 March
HIDDEN
MOTIONHOUSE. Jaw dropping dance circus. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £21-£13, 01743 281281.
Sat 21 March
CEILIDH WITH BANDEMONIUM
Tomkins Theatre, 148 Whitecross Rd, Hereford, 6pm, £10, under 18s free. Raffle, tombola and lucky dip. Fundraising for Herefordshire Transport Alliance, tickets from 07865 595441.
Sat 28 - Sun 29 March
LET ME ENTERTAIN YOU
FOOTLIGHTS DANCE SCHOOL perform their dance showcase. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 2pm & 7pm, £21.50, 01743 281281.
Dance Workshops
Single, dated listings are free. Year round entries £45. Sun 8 March
LET’S DANCE!
Take part in the biggest national festival of dance. With taster sessions and demonstrations from local dance teachers and groups throughout the day. The Oxford Arms, Kington, 11am-4pm. Bar and cafe open throughout, free, 07301 081444.
ASSEMBLY ROOMS DANCE CLASSES
Weekly - Circle Dancing, no partner required, 1.45-3.45pm, £5, contact Kathryn 01584 877446. Weekly - GKY Dance. Dance and acrobatics for children, various classes, 4-8.15pm, £4.75-£6.25, contact Grace Young 07939 638637. Weekly - Learn 2 Jive, beginners 7.30-8.30pm, intermediates 8.30-9.30pm, no partner needed, £6, contact Matt info@coolmovesdance.co.uk. Zumba - Tues, 6-6.55pm, £8, contact Julie, 07753 197097. Adult Dance Classes with Hollie Victoria for ages 18-80 - weekly, 7-8.15pm, £10, email Hollievrobertson@aol.com Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 01584 878141.
DANCE WITH ALANYA
Mondays at Kingswood Village Hall, HR5 3HE: 11.00am12.00 noon Move with the Groove Classic tracks from Disco to Swing - follow-on steps or do your own thing. All welcome. £8.00 drop-in/£24.00 per 4-week block. 12.15-1.00pm Belly Dance Basics Beginner Level Belly Dance, no experience required. £6.00 drop-in/£18.00 per 4-week block. 1st & 3rd Saturdays at Bodenham Parish Hall, HR1 3LB: 1.00-3.00pm Shimmy Central Open Level Belly Dance, all levels welcome. £14.00 per class, bookings by the previous Wednesday.For full information, visit www.alanyadance.uk or contact Abbie at alanyadancer@gmail.com or on 07962 161081.
COURTYARD, HEREFORD CLASSES
Mon - Boogie with Baby, 1pm-1.45pm, £6.50. Mon - Dance Blast Mondays, 10.45am-11.30am, £7. Tues - Silver Swans Adult Ballet, 11am-11.45am. Thurs - Silver Swans Adult Ballet, 1pm-1.45pm. Thurs - Music and Movement for the Mind, 2pm-2.45pm, £7. Fri - Chance to Dance, 10.15am-11.15am, £7. Fri - Dancing Tots, 11.30am-12.15pm, £6.50. Sat monthly - Line Dancing, 6.30pm-7.30pm, £7. The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.
DANCE CLASSES AND STUDIO HIRE WITH 2FACED DANCE AT THE CENTRE FOR MOVEMENT, GAOL STREET, HEREFORD HR1 2HU.
Wee Movers: Age 4 - 6, Mon 16:30 - 17:15, Mega Movers: Age 7 - 10, Mon 17:20 - 18:20, Adult Contemporary Flow: Age 18 +, Mon 19:20- 20:50
Teen Contemporary: Age 11+, Tues 17:00 - 18:00
2Faced Youth: Age 11+ (audition only), Tues 18:0021:00. The Kin Project: Boys age 9+, Wed 18:15 -19:30
K-Pop Kids: Age 6 - 10, Wed 4.45-5.45
K-Pop Youth: Age 11+, Wed 5.45-6.45
K-Pop Perform: Age 11+ Wed 6.50-7.50 www.2faceddance.co.uk / 01432 620032 / admin@2faceddance.co.uk
LEARN 2 JIVE 50’S SWING STYLE CLASSES
Mon - Bartestree Village Hall, Hereford, 7.30pm. Silvester Horne Institute, Church Stretton, 7.30pm. Tues - Pembridge Village Hall, 7.30pm. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm. Claines Parish Hall, Worcester, 7.45pm. Wed - . Holy Trinity Parish Hall, Malvern, 7.30pm. Thurs - Ledbury Dance Studio, Bye Street, 7.30pm. Abberley Village Hall, 7.30pm. Penybont Community Centre, 7.30pm. Castle Hall, Bridgnorth, 7.30pm. Thurs - Lindy Hop Introductory 6 week course, Bodenham Parish Hall, 8pm. Fri - Gentle Jive, Bartestree Village Hall, 10.15am. Sun - Eardisley Village Hall, 6.30pm. For more information please e-mail info@coolmovesdance.co.uk Matt or Sarah on 01989 750354. www.coolmovesdance.co.uk Coolmoves Dance & Fitness for adults.
DAYTIME ADULT BALLET AND TAP CLASSES
Ballet 4All, Wednesdays 10:30-11:15 at RNCB, The Point4, Venns Lane, Hereford. Tuesdays; 1-2pm Silver Swans Adult Ballet, 2:15-3pm Low Impact Adult Tap at The Larruperz Centre, Ross-On-Wye. Classes are suitable for all ages and abilities, beginners are welcome, PAYG £8. Tel Ruth; 07854 793 960 Email; creativefitness20@gmail.com www.creativefitness.org.uk
PINSLEY MILL MORRIS
Women’s Northwest Morris and clog, are looking to welcome more dancers. We meet every Tuesday at 8pm, Kingsland Coronation Hall, HR6 9SQ. No experience necessary! Email PinsleyMillMorris@gmail.com for more details, or just turn up. Come and join Herefordshire’s newest Morris side!
Fortnightly Saturdays CHORUS LINE
Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 07943 417561. Tuesdays, Thursdays - Saturdays MID WALES DANCE ACADEMY Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 07943 417561. Tuesdays SOLO LATINO DANCE Parish Hall, Hay-onWye, 7-8.30pm. Mely 07837 160505.
Fortnightly Sunday HIGHFLYERS YOUTH DANCE COMPANY For ages 11-18 with disabilities or additional needs and their siblings. All welcome. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 2-4pm, 01743 234970 or email Rachel youthsidance@gmail.com
EVENTS
March - June
LUNCH AND LEARN
25 March, 22 April, 20 May & 24 June. A friendly, safe space, to learn, share and enjoy food. Learn basic food, foraging, preserving and recipe ideas or drop in for a tasty, affordable bite. Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton. Cook 11am-1pm, Share 1pm-2pm, £5pp. 01547 550377, www.sidneynolantrust.org/bleddfa
Sun 15 March
MOTHERS’ DAY SUNDAY ROAST
Triggs at the Mill, Talgarth Mill, The Square, Talgarth, 12pm-4pm. Booking essential, 01874 618861 or email triggscafe@gmail.com
Fri 27 March
MURDER MYSTERY NIGHT WITH DINNER
A night of espionage, deception and deadly secrets in ‘A Secret Murder’. Lyde Court, Hereford, 7pm, £60, 01432 357753, www.lydecourt.com
Every Saturday LUDLOW COUNTRY MARKET
9am-12pm at The Womens Centre, Ludlow. Local produce, handicrafts, plants & veg, cut flowers, cards.
First Saturday of every month (except January & July) VILLAGE MARKET & CAFE
Bacon rolls, cake, hot drinks. Regular stalls selling pies, cakes and baked goodies., honey, floral designs, crafting supplies and more. Cedar Hall, Dilwyn, 10am-12pm.
First Saturday of every month (except August) FARMER’S MARKET Produce, craft, gifts, kitchen cafe open. Eaton Bishop Village Hall, 10am-12pm.
First Saturday of every month HELLENS PRODUCE MARKET Stock up on good, local products. Hellens Manor, Much Marcle, near Ledbury, 9.30am-11.30am, www.hellensmanor.com
First Saturday of every month PRESTEIGNE LOCAL FOOD MARKET Memorial Hall Presteigne, 9am-1pm. The best collection of artisan food producers in the area.
2nd and 4th Saturday of every month KNIGHTON COMMUNITY MARKET Knighton Community Centre, 9.30am-12.30pm, 07751 221487.
2nd Saturday of every month BRECON FARMERS & MAKERS MARKET Brecon Indoor Market Hall, 9.30am - 4pm. 07926 196714.
2nd Saturday of every month LEOMINSTER FARMER’S MARKET Corn Square, 9am-1pm, 01568 797427.
Third Saturday of every month PRODUCE MARKET
Hightown Community Rooms, Vicarage Rd. Clun, 10.00am - 12.00pm. 01547 520332.
3rd Saturday of every month FARMER’S MARKET
Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, 9am-1pm, 01588 630023.
Last Wed of every month NEW COMMUNITY CAFE
A friendly, safe space, to learn, share and enjoy food. Learn basic food, foraging, preserving and recipe ideas or just drop in for a tasty affordable bite. The Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton, 11am-2pm, 01544 260149.
1st Thursday EVENING FARMER’S MARKET
The Barn, Ledbury, 6-8pm. www.ledburyfoodgroup.org
Every Thursday MONTGOMERY TOWN MARKET
Regular stalls on the lower floor. First Thurs of the month, using both floors with community cafe. Open 9am-3pm, www.montgomery-wales.co.uk/market 07790 100462.
Every Thursday HAY MARKET DAY Local produce. Memorial Square and Clock Tower, Hay-on-Wye, 9am-2.30pm, www.haymarkets.co.uk
Every 2nd & 4th Thursday LUDLOW LOCAL PRODUCE MARKET Castle Square, 9am-2pm, 01584 872043.
Every Friday KINGTON PRODUCE/CRAFTS MARKET Market Hall, Kington, 9am-1pm, 07867 483135.
FOOD BYTES
Why not advertise? Only £45 per year.
AARDVARK BOOKS LTD, THE BOOKERY, MANOR FARM, BRAMPTON BRYAN, BUCKNELL 01547 530888 Cafe serving refreshments, cakes etc. Tuesday - Sunday 10am-4pm and Bank Holiday Mondays.
THE GREEN BEAN CAFE, WEOBLEY 01544 318865
Good, locally sourced, homemade food. Soups, all day light lunches, cakes and scones. Set in the heart of Weobley. Free wifi. Tues-Sat 9.30am-3pm. With The Green Bean Shop/Deli under the same roof.
LEON’S SUPPER CLUB, 14 HIGH STREET, PRESTEIGNE, POWYS LD8 2BA (ABOVE THE SALTY DOG). TEL: 07805 727486 OR VIA FACEBOOK Open every Friday and Saturday 6pm to 9pm. Enjoy authentic Spanish tapas. Bring your own drink.
LOCKDOWN DHABA - EVERY OTHER SATURDAY
Specially curated 3 course vegetarian and vegan menus designed to take you on a journey exploring traditional & contemporary Indian food. Pre-order and we will cook your meal fresh in our home kitchen, quickly chill it and deliver it to your door. lockdowndhaba.com or instagram/facebook @lockdowndhaba
RHOS MARKET GARDEN, KNIGHTON
Growers & providers of organic veg, fruit & flowers. Eco cleaning products & refills. Large range of groceries & wholefoods. The Old Garage Shop Knighton LD7 1EN. Wed. - Fri. 9 - 4, Sat. 10 - 2. Free parking. Organic veg boxes delivered to collection points in Presteigne, Knighton and Beguildy. rhosorganic@outlook.com www.rhosorganic.co.uk
THE WORKHOUSE CAFE, INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, PRESTEIGNE 01544 267864 Cafe, gallery, light lunches, good coffee, homemade cakes. Wed-Sat 10am - 4pm.
YARBOROUGH HOUSE BOOKSHOP, 5 MARKET SQUARE, BISHOP’S CASTLE 01588 638318 Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10.30am-4.30pm and every Bank Holiday. Teas, coffees, cappuccino, latte, home made cakes. Also 3000 classical cds many reduced. 4000 books and artist’s cards.
YE OLDE TAVERN, KINGTON 01544 231417
Food served Wed-Fri 5pm-9pm, Sat 12pm-9pm, Sun 12pm-8pm. Thursday Steak Night, 8oz Rump and a drink, £14.50.
MARCH
Sun 1 March
OPEN MIC
Hosted by Mark Richards. The Squirrel, Ludlow, 9pm. Please book your slot, email markianrichards@hotmail.com.
RICHMOND COUNTRY MUSIC
Featurin Kerry Anne. Richmond Place Club, Edgar St, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 356529.
PAUL COWLEY
Blues - soaked guitar and vocal work with a sophisticated urban lyricism. Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4pm.
ST DAVID’S DAY
Featuring harpist Eleri Darkins, Knighton Silver Band, Knighton Handbell Ringers, Llanfair Singers, Welsh Poetry and songs. Children’s competition for best Welsh costume. Knighton Community Centre, 2.30pm-5.30pm, £2, children free.
CANTORION Y GELLI
Concert for St David’s Day. Cantorion Y Gelli is Hay’s mixed-voice, Welsh language choir. The Great Hall, Hay Castle, Hay on Wye, 6.30pm, £12.50, www.haycastletrust.org
CHORAL EVENSONG
Leominster Priory, 6pm. LINDISFARNE
Legendary Tyneside folk-rock pioneers. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, tickets from £32.49, 01743 281281.
BUILTH MALE VOICE CHOIR
St David’s Day Concert with Megan Reece, award winning singer/songwriter. Strand Hall, Builth Wells, 4pm, £10 on the door or 01597 851427.
Mon 2 March
MUSIC AT BILL’S KITCHEN
With Jazz Harp. Relive the era of swing with Ben Creighton Griffiths on harp and Joseph Van Parys on guitar. Ludlow Assembly Room, 7pm, £28 with meal, £12 just music, 01584 878141.
BRIMFIELD FOLK CLUB
Brimfield Village Hall, 7.30pm, 07909 290942. Bring drink/glasses.
OPEN MIC
The Lost Arc, Rhayader, 7.30pm, www.thelostarc.co.uk
CIDER CITY JAZZMEN
The Barrels, St Owen St, Hereford.
Tues 3 March
BRECON JAZZ CLUB
Featuring Tomos Williams Trio. The Muse, Brecon, 8pm, £17-£14, www.breconjazz.org
JAM NIGHT
Albert’s Shed, Shrewsbury, 8pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk
IRELAND THE SHOW
A sensational celebration of all things Emerald Isle. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, tickets from £30, 01743 281281.
Wed 4 March
THE NORTHERN SOUL CLASSICS ORCHESTRA
A 16-piece, powerhouse ensemble that brings the iconic sounds of nights at Wigan Casine, The Twisted Wheel and Blackpool Mecca to life again. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.
Thurs 5 March
ROB LAMBERTI
‘Perfectly George Michael’. The Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 6pm, 07498 966606.
POP MUSIC QUIZ NIGHT
Hosted by Roddy Hankins. Lyde Court, Hereford, 7pm, £5 entry, big cash prizes to be won, 01432 357753.
OPEN MIC/JAM NIGHT
The Foundry, Brecon, 7.30pm, www.thefoundrybrecon.co.uk
MICHAEL MCGOLDRICK, JOHN MCCUSKER & JOHN DOYLE
Top class folk music from the celebrated trio. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, tickets from £23.65, 01743 281281.
WILLIAMS THORNE HOLMES
Superb jazz. The Lost Arc, Rhayader, 7.30pm, 01597 811226.
MAN OF THE WORLD
The music of Peter Green. With guitarist Remi Harris, vocalist Dave Small, bassist Tom Moore and Shane Dixon on drums. Lyde Court, Hereford, 7.30pm, £18, 01432 357753.
OH WHAT A NIGHT
A musical journey through the incredible career of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.
LET US TAKE YOU TO PARIS
Be transported to the heart of Paris with Fifi and Oliver’s captivating show. A journey through the golden era of French music. Oscars, Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm, £18, 01584 878141. Arts Alive.
ROKAS VALUNTUNIS
Piano. Programme includes Schumann, Grieg, Schubert/Liszt. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7pm, 01873 850805.
Fri 6 March
REGAL FOLK FESTIVAL
Featuring James Yorkston. The Regal, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm, £25.50, 01584 811442.
T.REXTASY
Tribute band. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, various times, 01873 850805.
THE WISDOM OF FOLK
A celebration of Ukrainian folk music and culture. A bilingual show with live music and storytelling. Suitable for adults and children aged 10+. The Bishop’s Palace, Hereford, 7pm, pay what you can. www.experienceukraine. co.uk
THE DECIBELS
Gordon Bennetts, Hereford, 9pm, free. BATTLE OF THE BANDS
Semi-Finals. The Foundry, Brecon, 7pm, www.thefoundrybrecon.co.uk
OPEN MIC
The Globe, Hay on Wye, 8.15pm, 01497 821762.
FLAT AND THE CURVES: NOW
THAT’S WHAT I CALL FERAL
90 minutes of outrageous comedy with the award-winning cabaret girl. Expect original songs where class meets chaos. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £20, 01600 772467.
LATES / HWYRNOS
Storytelling, puppetry and live music from Williams, Thorne, Holmes; a new, exciting trumpet led trio. This band pushes the boundaries of traditional jazz by bringing in influences from Welsh folk. Oriel Davies Gallery, Newtown, 5.30pm, free, but booking essential. www.orieldavies.org
IF THE DRESS DON’T FIT + CONNIE ROOTKIN
Old Street Tavern, Ludlow, www.oldstreettavern.com
STUDENTS OF CHETHAM SCHOOL OF MUSIC
St Chad’s Church, Shrewsbury, 01743 365478.
LET US TAKE YOU TO PARIS
Be transported to the heart of Paris with Fifi and Oliver’s captivating show. A journey through the golden era of French music. Beckbury Village Hall, 7.30pm, £12/£6, email Heathert806@gmail.com Arts Alive.
HIGH FADE
Albert’s Shed, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk
CHRISTINA ALDEN & ALEX PATTERSON
Multi-instrumentalists and songwriters. Oscars, Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm, £19, 01584 878141.
LUKE JACKSON
Singer songwriter, steadily developing an enviable reputation for himself in the folk, roots, Americana and acoustic circuits. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7.30pm, £15, 01952 728911. THE HEREFORD PASSION
Hereford Cathedral, 7.30pm, £10, children £6, www.herefordcathedral.org
James Yorkston, The Regal Folk Festival
Fri 6 March
QUEENZ
Get ready for an electrifying live vocal drag-stravaganza. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, tickets from £30.80, 01743 281281.
CEILIDH/BARNDANCE
With Join the Dots. Join a lively and energetic crowd for some easy-to-learn dances, or just come and listen to the music. In support of Black Mountain College. Talgarth Town Hall, 7pm, bring and share buffet, donations on the door, 07731 194797.
BATTLE OF THE BAND
Semi Final. The Foundry, Brecon, 7pm, www.thefoundrybrecon.co.uk
QUO CONNECTION
The Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 6pm, 07498 966606.
Sat 7 March
T.REXTASY
Tribute band. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, various times, 01873 850805.
SHOWADDYWADDY
Formed in the 1970s in Leicester from several local bands, they have sold more than 20 million records. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.
DOMINO SUGAR
Gordon Bennetts, Hereford, 9pm, free.
PHIL BEER
An eclectic mix of traditional tunes, covers, together with his own compositions and songs from his contemporaries. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 01982 552555.
EARLY MUSIC IN THE MARCHES
‘In Darkness Let Me Dwell’.
A commemoration of the 400th anniversary of the death of Renaissance lutenist and composer, John Dowland. Featuring members of the vocal ensemble, The Minstrels of Melodious Melancholy. Marthe Aa & Ingeborg Aadland (soprano/alto); Matt Pope (tenor); James Tomlinson (bass and lute); directed by Michael Fields (lute). St Michael’s Church, Discoed, near Presteigne, 3pm, £22, under 18s £2, available from info@EarlyMusicInTheMarches.com
EGO FRIENDLY
Albert’s Shed, Shrewsbury, 9pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk
TOBY HAY
‘New Music for the 6-String Guitar’ is the seventh studio album from Radnorshire based guitarist Toby Hay. One of folk-rocks greatest modern names. Presteigne Assembly Rooms, 8pm, £15, under 25s £10 from The Workhouse Gallery or www.midborderarts.com
LET US TAKE YOU TO PARIS
Be transported to the heart of Paris with Fifi and Oliver’s captivating show. A journey through the golden era of French music. Chelmarsh Parish Hall, 7pm, £15, 07531 008876, Arts Alive.
BEYOND THE BARRICADE
The best from Broadway and the West End. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, tickets from £27.50, 01743 281281.
WEIRDSHIRE WEEKEND
Featuring Trappist Afterland, Henry Parker, The Gentle Good and Y Brawd. De Koffie Pot, Bridge St, Hereford.
CRAVEN ARMS BIG BAND
With an 18-piece line-up, the band’s repertoire ranges from swing classics of the 30s and 40s to more modern Latin and jazz/rock standards. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm, £15, 01584 878141.
THE CLASSIC BLUES SHOW
The Globe, Hay on Wye, 7.45pm, £15 in advance, £17 on the door, 01497 821762.
KINGTON CHORAL SOCIETY
‘Sounds of Spring’. KCS will be joined by The Marches Sinfonia and baritone Robert Pritchard to perform Five Mystical Songs by Vaughan-Williams and other choral and orchestral pieces. St Andrew’s Church, Presteigne, 7.30pm, £15, under 18s free, from: www.trybooking.com; Salty Dog (Presteigne); Border Bean (Kington); Tower Gallery (Knighton).
SOUNDS OF SEATTLE
Plus support by Vendetta Deluxe. The Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 6.30pm, 07498 966606.
THE ALEX VOYSEY BLUES BAND
Blues. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7.30pm, £16, 01952 728911.
THE WONDER OF STEVIE
The ultimate celebration of the genius of Stevie Wonder. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £32.50/£29/50, 01600 772467.
THE HEREFORD PASSION
Hereford Cathedral, 7.30pm, £10, children £6, www.herefordcathedral.org
NUADHA JAZZ QUARTET
Garway Village Hall, 8pm, bar and food available, £12/£6, 01981 580215.
JON POLLARD
Plays Roy Harper. West Malvern Social Club, 145 West Malvern Rd, Malvern, 8pm, info@wmsc.org.uk
Sun 8 March
BLUES BANDS SUNDAYS
Featuring Snatch it Back. Richmond Place Club, Edgar St, Hereford, 3.15pm, 01432 356529.
BLAZIN’ FIDDLES
One of the most celebrated acts of the Scottish music scene. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £25.30, 01743 281281.
WHISKEY RIVER
Duo, Aidan and Martin. The Bell Inn, Redbrook, near Monmouth, 5pm, free.
BAYLISS & SEAL
Delivering a collection of songs that are as introspective as they are universally relatable. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £12, 01743 234970.
WEIRDSHIRE WEEKEND
Featuring The Brackish and Howie Reeve. De Koffie Pot, Bridge St, Hereford.
Tues 10 March
ANDY FAIRWEATHER LOW Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £33, 01743 281281.
JAM NIGHT
Albert’s Shed, Shrewsbury, 8pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk
Wed 11 March
ALBERT’S SONGWRITERS SHOWCASE
Featuring Brains for Breakfast and The John Cubbin Band. Albert’s Shed, Shrewsbury, 8.30pm, www.albertsshed. co.uk
ANDY FAIRWEATHER LOW Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £33, 01743 281281.
THE BREATH
Featuring Rioghnach Connolly and Stuart McCallum. Hellens Manor, Much Marcle, near Ledbury, 7.30pm, www.hellensmanor.com
Thurs 12 March
ALBERT HATES KARAOKE
Albert’s Shed, Shrewsbury, 10pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk
SUNGRASS
Trumpet-led explorations through a rich world of soulful hooks and improvisation leaning into gospel, fusion and soul. The Marr’s Bar, 12 Pierpoint St, Worcester, 8pm, www.musicspokenhere.club
HOPE & SOCIAL
Joyous music to make you smile. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £20.35, 01743 281281.
OPEN MIC/JAM NIGHT
The Foundry, Brecon, 7.30pm, www.thefoundrybrecon.co.uk
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ
Hosted by Roddy Hankins. Lyde Court, Hereford, 7pm, £5 entry, big prize money available, 01432 357753.
ARTHUR COATES & KERRAN COTTERELL
While some of their music takes a clean, modern sound and carves elegant, crystalline structures that shimmer and dance in the light of contemporary trad, others hop aboard the blues train and take a whistle-stop tour of the Quebecois traditional music line. The Anstice, Telford, 7.30pm, £12/£6, 01952 382382. Arts Alive.
GEORGE BOOMSA WITH BAND
St Leonard’s Church, Bridgnorth, 7pm, £15, www.shirefolk.co.uk
THURSDAY CLASSICAL
Featuring London Chamber Ensemble Trio. Ludlow Assembly Room, 7.30pm, £22/£7, 01584 878141.
REGAL FOLK FESTIVAL
Featuring Maddie Morris. The Regal, Tenbury Wells, 8pm, £12.50, 01584 811442.
Fri 13 March
REGAL FOLK FESTIVAL
Featuring George Boomsma. The Regal, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm, £17.50-£12.50, 01584 811442.
OPEN MIC
Hosted by Mark Richards. Hundred House Inn, Purslow, 8pm. Please pre-book your slot by emailing markianrichards@hotmail.com
ACROSS THE EVENING SKY
Josienne Clarke sings The Songs of Sandy Denny. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 8pm, £23, 01584 878141.
BRECON JAZZ CLUB
Featuring Ruta Di & Friends, (vocalist/ guitarist trio). For International Women’s Week & Brecon Women’s Festival. The Muse, Brecon, 8pm, £17-£15, www.breconjazz.org
COLLIDER SKIES + CHASING AUGUST
Albert’s Shed, Shrewsbury, 9pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk
CHASING MUMFORD
The Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 6pm, 07498 966606.
BARRY STEEL’S THE ROY ORBISON STORY
An evening celebrating the legendary Roy Orbison and the iconic Traveling Wilburys. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, 01873 850805.
THE WEST END TENORS
Leading men from London’s West End. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.
THE VEGAN VAMPIRES & THE FOEHN EFFECT
A high-energy night of original sounds and atmospheric performance. The Hanging Gardens, Bethel Street, Llanidloes, 7.30pm, 01686 413394.
ARTHUR COATES & KERRAN COTTERELL
While some of their music takes a clean, modern sound and carves elegant, crystalline structures that shimmer and dance in the light of contemporary trad, others hop aboard the blues train and take a whistle-stop tour of the Quebecois traditional music line. The Steiner Academy, Hereford, 7.30pm, £12/£6, 01981 540221.
Arts Alive.
THE ALL TONES
Gordon Bennetts, Hereford, 9pm, free.
OPEN MIC
The Globe, Hay on Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762.
BATTLE OF THE BAND
The Final. The Foundry, Brecon, 7pm, www.thefoundrybrecon.co.uk
Sat 14 March
DEVIL IN THE WHISKEY
Albert’s Shed, Shrewsbury, 9pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk
HEREFORD CHORAL SOCIETY
‘A Feast of Choral Classics’. Featuring Elgar, Parry, Handel, Mozart, Brahms and Grieg. Hereford Cathedral, tickets from £10, up to two children under 16 free, 01432 751175, www.herefordchoralsociety.org
Chapel Lawn Studio
Do you have a song/melody you want to record? Record it in the beautiful Shropshire Marches, between Knighton & Clun. Guitars, bass guitar, mandolin, electric Piano, sample drums, and sample keyboard available. Also have a wide range of sample library sounds. I use Logic Pro, and can mix & master your song for CD & radio standard. £20/hour includes sound engineer (me) Contact: Jeremy 01547-530980 Email: jampotmusic@icloud.com Instagram: @chapellawnstudio
Sat 14 March
RED KITE
Rock covers. The Foundry, Brecon, 7pm, www.thefoundrybrecon.co.uk
FOREVER JACKSON
Tribute show. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.
MAMMIA MIA! THE PARTY
Tribute. Dance, dine and have a dream of a time! Lyde Court, Hereford, 7pm, £53, 01432 357753, www.lydecourt.com
GEORGE BOOMSA WITH BAND Wenlock Abbey, Much Wenlock, 7pm, £15, www.shirefolk.co.uk
BRECON JAZZ CLUB
Featuring Emma Rawicz Trio. With Niklas Lukassen (bass) and Jonny Mansfield (vibraphone). St Michael and All Angels Church, Cwmdu, NP8 1RW, www.info.cwmdumusic.org
THE ROAD KNIGHTS
Vaga Tavern, Hereford, 8.30pm.
THE SOUNDS OF SIMON
Tribute to Simon & Garfunkle. Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, 8pm, £13, 01588 630023, www.bishopscastletownhall.co.uk
SWING FROM PARIS
The Globe, Hay on Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762.
ABBA NIGHT
Abba tribute band. Montgomery Town Hall, 8.30pm, £17.50 in advance, £20 on the door, 0300 102 4528, www.montgomerytownhall.uk
OCTAVO
Will sing a mixed programme of ancient and modern, sacred and secular music. St George’s Church, Woolhope, 7.30pm, £10 on the door, refreshments afterwards. In aid of The Friends of Woolhope Church.
BLACK HEART ANGELS
Gordon Bennetts, Hereford, 9pm, free. MARK LOCKHEART SHAPESHIFTER
TRIO
A new trio featuring three very special creative voices of the UK jazz scene. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 7pm, £25, under 22s £12, 01743 234970.
PHIL JONES
‘Snow Along The Line’. A remarkable life spanning a century of change. An evocative journey through music, images and storytelling. The Muse, Brecon, 7.30pm, £15/£12, www.themusebrecon.com
THE THRILL SEEKERS + PETER STEELE + SLIPSTREAM
The Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 10pm, 07498 966606.
DO IT AGAIN DAN
An evening jazz/rock/funk music. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7.30pm, £15/£9, 07967 517125.
WONDER WOMEN
Pianist and humourist Sarah Hagen delves into the remarkable stories and piano music of forgotten female composers including Clara Schumann, Cecile Chaminade, Delphine von Schauroth and others. Bridgnorth Library, 7.30pm, £12/£6, 01746 763358. Arts Alive.
DUB CATALYST
Malvern Cube, Albert Rd N, Great Malvern, Malvern, 01684 575363.
PRESS GANGERS SHANTY BAND
Bar open 7pm, Knighton Community Centre, 7.30pm, £10 from the Comm or www.eventbrite.com. Raising funds for the Comm and RNLI.
ARTHUR COATES & KERRAN COTTERELL
While some of their music takes a clean, modern sound and carves elegant, crystalline structures that shimmer and dance in the light of contemporary trad, others hop aboard the blues train and take a whistle-stop tour of the Quebecois traditional music line. Alveley Parish Memorial Hall, 7.30pm, £12/£6, 01746 780478.
Arts Alive.
MUSIC IN NEW RADNOR
Featuring Students from the Birmingham Royal Conservatoire. New Radnor Community Hall, 7.30pm, £15, under 14s £3, 01544 350746.
OPEN MIC NIGHT
A vibrant evening celebrating fresh talent, surprise performances and great community atmosphere. The Hanging Gardens, Bethel Street, Llanidloes, 7.30pm, 01686 413394.
Sun 15 March
FRANKIE THE CONCERT
The Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 5pm, 07498 966606. THE CRAWLING + SAARKOTH + OMEGATHRONE
Albert’s Shed, Shrewsbury, 7pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk
MOJAM
Acoustic pop. The Grape Vaults, Broad St, Leominster, 3pm-6pm. WONDER WOMEN
Pianist and humourist Sarah Hagen delves into the remarkable stories and piano music of forgotten female composers including Clara Schumann, Cecile Chaminade, Delphine von Schauroth and others. St Leonard’s Church, Yarpole, 3pm, £12/£6, 01568 780849. Arts Alive.
Tues 17 March
DAN GRAHAM
Local boy from Ireland plays for St Patrick! Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 8pm.
SACRED SON & DANCE GROUP
The Globe, Hay on Wye, 7pm, 01497 821762.
JAM NIGHT
Albert’s Shed, Shrewsbury, 8pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk
WEIRDSHIRE GIG
Featuring Carausius Arise & Alula Down. Artlandish, Maylord Orchards, Hereford.
Thurs 19 March
AN AFTERNOON WITH ROBIN HUW BOWEN
Boro Bites bite-sized concerts on Abergavenny Library Mezzanine Floor. Triple harp player. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 2.30pm, 01873 850805.
OPEN MIC/JAM NIGHT
The Foundry, Brecon, 7.30pm, www.thefoundrybrecon.co.uk
WILLIE & THE BANDITS
Albert’s Shed, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk
REGAL FOLK FESTIVAL
Featuring Daoiri Farrell. The Regal, Tenbury Wells, 8pm, £20.50, 01584 811442.
Fri 20 March
CATRIN FINCH
Performs ‘Notes to Self’, a series of reflective and deeply personal new tracks she has composed. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 01982 552555.
THE HUSTLE
Gordon Bennetts, Hereford, 9pm, free.
NICE ‘N’ SLEAZY
Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford.
OPEN MIC
Hosted by Mark Richards.
The Rose & Crown, Ludlow, 8pm. Please pre-book your slot by emailing markianrichards@hotmail.com
MACBUSTED
The Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 6.30pm, 07498 966606.
WILD HARE CLUB
Featuring Amy Rigby. An evening of pithy and witty songs and stories from American songwriter and guitar singer. Support from local favourite, Anya Pailthorpe. De Koffie Pot, Hereford, 8pm, £15, www.wildhareclub.com
OPEN MIC
The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762.
SICKNOTE STEVE
The Foundry, Brecon, 8.30pm, www.thefoundrybrecon.co.uk
KICKBACK
Featuring TV Pins plus If The Dress Don’t Fit. Oscars, Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 8pm, £8 in advance, £10 on the door, 01584 878141.
Sat 21 March
CEILIDH WITH BANDEMONIUM
Tomkins Theatre, 148 Whitecross Rd, Hereford, 6pm, £10, under 18s free. Raffle, tombola and lucky dip. Fundraising for Herefordshire Transport Alliance, tickets from 07865 595441.
BOIS Y BRYN
A night of sea shantys. Kilpeck Village Hall. Food available from 5.30pm, bar, music starts 7pm, £10, children free, 07585 334651.
CANTORION Y GELLI
In Concert with Innominiati. St Andrew’s Church, Presteigne, 7pm, £10 cash only from Salty Dog and The Workhouse Presteigne, on the door or 07985 169747 or llinosgriffin@hotmail.com
LINKWELLS
West Malvern Social Club, 145 West Malvern Rd, Malvern, 8pm, info@wmsc.org.uk
THE SONGS OF NICK DRAKE
By Keith James. Oscars, Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 8pm, £22, 01584 878141.
KICKBACK
Gordon Bennetts, Hereford, 9pm, free.
AFTERNOON MUSIC
Organ recital by Peter Dyke. Hereford Cathedral, 3.15pm, free with retiring collection.
PUNK NIGHT
Featuring Bambees, plus support from Lantana, DB Killswitch and No Murder No Moustache. The Foundry, Brecon, 7pm, £5 in advance, £8 on the door. www.thefoundrybrecon.co.uk
THE MARCHES CHOIR, CANTORION
ABERTEIFI & MARCHES SINFONIA
Present Brahms ‘Ein Deutsches Requiem’. St John’s Church, Bishop’s Castle, 7.30pm, £15, children/students free from Ticket Source or 07806 433394 or on the door.
MARCHES TRAD SESSION
An informal afternoon of music and dance from the French, Breton and European traditions. Cawley Village Hall, Luston, 2-5pm, free, donations, 07731 194797.
MARK HARRISON BAND
Step into a world where blues, roots and folk collide with one of the UK’s most original music acts. Eaton Constantine Village Hall, 7.30pm, £12/£6, gmdawes@btinternet.com Arts Alive.
HAY MUSIC
Featuring Brecon Singers plus Beacons Orchestra. Come and sing popular choral works, Brahms, Faure, Haydn etc. St Mary’s Church, Brecon, (afternoon). www.haymusic.org
Sun 22 March
FEROCIOUS DOG
Albert’s Shed, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk
POP QUIZ
The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, 01497 821762.
THE BEN CREIGHTON GRIFFITHS TRIO
LIve jazz harp. The Globe, Hay on Wye, 2pm, 01497 821762.
WHISKEY RIVER
Duo, Aidan and Martin. The Grape Vaults, Broad St, Leominster, 3-6pm, free.
EVE GOODMAN + SERA
Celebrating the release of North Wales based singer-songwriters Eve Goodman and Sera’s long-awaited collaborative Welsh album ‘Natur’, a hymn of love to the cyclical element of women and nature. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 7.45pm, £14, 01743 234970.
Tues 24 March
JAM NIGHT
Albert’s Shed, Shrewsbury, 8pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk
Tues 24 March
THE RHEINGANS SISTERS
Taking in baroque fiddle tunes and trance beats, metal-inspired arrangements of traditional ballads and improvisations. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.45pm, 01432 340555.
Wed 25 March
ERIK BIBB
One Mississippi UK Tour. St Leonard’s Church, Bridgnorth, 7.30pm, £35, www.shirefolk.co.uk
RONNIE SCOTT’S JAZZ CLUB
Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £29.50, 01743 281281.
ALBERT’S SONGWRITERS SHOWCASE
Featuring Violet Cry and Macy O & The Silverlinks. Albert’s Shed, Shrewsbury, 8.30pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk
VO FLETCHER & PHIL BOND
Nori’s Cafe, Leominster, 7.15pm, £26 includes meal. Please book, 01584 831386 or email noriscafe@yahoo.com
ACOUSTIC FOLK SESSION
The Sun Inn, Clun.
Thurs 26 March
HAY MUSIC
Children’s Outreach concert. St Mary’s Church, Hay-on-Wye, www.haymusic.org
DALE STORR
UK’s leading exponents of New Orleans piano. Oscars, Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm, £16, 01584 878141.
OPEN MIC/JAM NIGHT
The Foundry, Brecon, 7.30pm, www.thefoundrybrecon.co.uk
DANNY BRADLEY
With support, Elm. The Rankin Club, Corn Square, Leominster, 7.30pm, £10, www.shirefolk.co.uk
ROMARNA CAMPBELL TRIO
Jazz and hip-hop infused consciousness from an astonishingly creative drummer and her trio. The Marr’s Bar, 12 Pierpoint St, Worcester, 8pm, www.musicspokenhere.club
BAND OF THE PRINCE OF WALES
Celtic Connection’s brings together spirited melodies, evocative harmonies and powerful rhythms from Wales, Scotland, Ireland and Cornwall. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, 01874 611622.
Fri 27 March
JOHN POWER
‘Cast, The La’s & Me’. An intimate evening with singer/songwriter, John Power. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, 01874 611622.
THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY
Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm, £31, 01584 878141.
THE WATCH PLAYS GENESIS
Albert’s Shed, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk
CHINA SHOP BULL
Punk, rap, rave apocalypse. The Lost Arc, Rhayader, 7.30pm, £10, 01597 811226.
WENLOCK EXTRAVAGANZA
Featuring Band on The Edge & The Orchestra of Folk. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7.30pm, £15, 01952 728911.
PAULA & NICK’S SOCIAL CLUB
Old Street Tavern, Ludlow, www.oldstreettavern.com
QUIZ NIGHT
Teams of max four people, £3pp entry, cash prize for winning team. The Oxford Arms, Kington, 6pm, bar open throughout, 07301 081444.
MADONNA NIGHT
Starring Tasha Leaper. The Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 6pm, 07498 966606.
WASTING LIGHT
Gordon Bennetts, Hereford, 9pm, free.
SUZUMENO TEARS
Surge Forward Music & Arts presents harmonious Japanese Balkan folk duo. With support from local musicians Peacock Angell. Clun Memorial Hall, 7.30pm, £12 in advance and on the door, 07733 249791.
ANDY FAIRWEATHER LOW
Lead singer in Amen Corner. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £30, 01600 772467.
DANNY BRADLEY
With support, Elm.
St Anne’s Church, Bewdley, 7.30pm, £10, www.shirefolk.co.uk
LUNCH HOUR CONCERT
Featuring Eira Lynn Jones, harp recital. St Chad’s Church, Shrewsbury, 12.30pm, free, 01743 365478.
CHOEN BRAITHWAITE-KILCOYNE & STEVE TURNER
An intimate and compelling performance showcasing two outstanding musicians. The Hanging Gardens, Bethel Street, Llanidloes, 7.30pm, 01686 413394.
Sat 28 March
HAY MUSIC
Featuring The Hereford Symphony Orchestra. Programme includes Rossini, Wagner and Mendelssohn. St Mary’s Church, Hay-on-Wye, 3pm. Tickets from Hay TIC or www.haymusic. org
THE BLOW MONKEYS
Albert’s Shed, Shrewsbury, 7pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk
THE STRIPLIGHTS
Gordon Bennetts, Hereford, 9pm, free.
ARTLANDISH CLOSING CEREMONY
The culmination of the Here Without Home project. Lantern parade through the town, listen to multiple choirs. Bring empathy, lanterns and good cheer. Meet at 4 Gomond St, Hereford, 5.30pm to leave at 6pm, all welcome, www.artlandish.co.uk
AWEN ENSEMBLE + PEIRIANT
Folk/jazz/experimental. St Alkmunds Church, Shrewsbury, 7.15pm, £20, www.skiddle.com/e/41662359
THE WHISKEY RIVER QUARTET
Hafan Yr Afon, Newtown.
ALIVE & BREL
A cabaret revue of songs by Jacques Brel. Bosbury Parish Hall, 7pm, £15 to include complimentary drink. 01531 670634, also available on the door. In aid of Bosbury Church.
DANNY BRADLEY
With support, Elm. St Leonard’s Church, Bridgnorth, 7.30pm, £10, www.shirefolk.co.uk
TECHNO
The Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 9pm, 07498 966606.
THE ALMSHOUSE ALL STARS
‘Puttin’ on the Ritz!’ Bringing alive the swing era of the jazz age with classic songs and hit tunes featuring both male and female vocals, sax, guitar, double bass, banjo, harmonica and ukulele. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7.30pm, £16/£10, 07967 517125.
CERYS HAFANA
The Lost Arc, Rhayader, 7.30pm, £15, 01597 811226.
THE REMI HARRIS HOT CLUB TRIO Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, 01885 488575
Suzumeno Tears
Sat 28 March
TWPSYN
The Foundry, Brecon, 7pm, www.thefoundrybrecon.co.uk
THE OFTEN HERD
Bluegrass, folk and Americana. Presteigne Assembly Rooms, 8pm, £15, under 25s £10 available from The Workhouse Gallery or www.midborderarts.com
ANDY FAIRWEATHER LOW & THE LOW RIDERS
Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, 01873 850805.
THE FILM ORCHESTRA
‘Inspired by Spielberg’. With guest soloist Michael Kirby (clarinet). Great Malvern Priory, 7pm, £23, under 16s £20, 01684 892289.
THE THREE LEGGED MARE
Arousing evening with rich storytelling and dynamic live music. The Hanging Gardens, Bethel Street, Llanidloes, 7.30pm, 01686 413394.
Sun 29 March
BLUES BANDS SUNDAYS
Featuring Delray Rockets. Richmond Place Club, Edgar St, Hereford, 3.15pm, 01432 356529.
PAUL & CAITLIN
Of the Roving Crows. The Oak Inn, Staplow, 6.30pm, serving food 5.30pm-7.30pm. To book 01531 640954.
OPEN MIC
Hosted by Mark Richards. The Squirrel, Foldgate Lane, Ludlow, 6pm.
Please pre-book your slot by emailing markianrichards@hotmail.com
LUKE COMBS
Plus special guest. The Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 4pm, 07498 966606.
WHISKEY RIVER CAJUN THREE Gloucester Cajun Club Dance, Longlevens Village Hall, Church Rd, Longlevens, Gloucester, 3pm, £12.
ARTHUR COATES & KERREN COTTERELL
In concert. Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, 7.30pm, £12, 01588 630023, www.bishopscastletownhall.co.uk
MARK HARRISON DUO
Music rooted in the blues, but it’s not stuck in the past. Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4pm.
ELLEN BAUMRING-GLEDHILL
Cello recital with piano accompaniment plays works by Prokofiev, Rachmaninoff, de Falla and others. St Edward’s Church Hall, Knighton, 3pm, £15, students £2, cash only, www.knightonconcerts.co.uk.
GUTTERSNIPE
Albert’s Shed, Shrewsbury, 5pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk
Tues 31 March
MISHRA IN CONCERT
Mishra are a global folk band from the UK gathering international recognition. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7.30pm, £15, 01952 728011.
JAM NIGHT
Albert’s Shed, Shrewsbury, 10pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk
ST JOHN PASSION
JS Bach’s sublime masterpiece. Performed by the Hereford Cathedral Choir, Marches Baroque and a distinguished line-up of soloists. Hereford Cathedral, 7.30pm, £25, £18, £10, 01432 374202.
WEIRDSHIRE GIG
Featuring Fuzzy Lights. The Jam Factory, Widemarsh St, Hereford.
APRIL
Wed 1 April
THE HORSENECKS + VERA VAN HEERINGEN
Traditional and original roots music, singing centuries-old ballads, their own songs and barn-burning fiddle tunes. The Hub, School Lane, New Radnor, 7.30pm, £10, 07989 898771.
Thurs 2 April
OPEN MIC/JAM NIGHT
The Foundry, Brecon, 7.30pm, www.thefoundrybrecon.co.uk
REMI HARRIS HOT CLUB TRIO
The Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 6pm, 07498 966606.
Fri 3 April
JAMES OLIVER
Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford.
THE SALOPIAN MIXTAPE
Albert’s Shed, Shrewsbury, 9pm, www.albertsshed.co.uk
DELICIOUS DEE
The Foundry, Brecon, 8pm, www.thefoundrybrecon.co.uk
FIDDLEBOP
Old Street Tavern, Ludlow, www.oldstreettavern.com
Sat 4 April
THE R & B ORCHESTRA
The Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 7pm, 07498 966606.
THE SWAMP STOMP STRING BAND
The Foundry, Brecon, 7pm, www.thefoundrybrecon.co.uk
Sat 4 April
PETER COX
‘Go West; We Close Our Eyes, And Other Stories’. Peter Cox will revisit the hits while looking back on featuring in Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky soundtrack and more. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7.30pm, £30, premium £45, Meet ‘n’ Greet £75, 01952 728911.
Mon 6 April
BRIMFIELD FOLK CLUB
Brimfield Village Hall, 7.30pm, 07909 290942. Bring drink/glasses.
OPEN MIC
The Lost Arc, Rhayader, 7.30pm, www. thelostarc.co.uk
CIDER CITY JAZZMEN
The Barrels, St Owen St, Hereford.
Music
Workshops
Sat 7 March
CHORISTER OPEN MORNING
For boys and girls aged 6-9 years, from any school are welcome to attend. Includes a short open rehearsal of the current choristers and brief presentations from key cathedral and school staff. Visiting children then take part in a workshop and will sing in the cathedral at the end of the morning. Hereford Cathedral, 10am-11.15am, free, but advance booking essential, succentor@herfordcathedral.org
Sun 8 March & Sun 12 April
SCRATCH CHOIR LAB
Two immersive singing workshops, offering a workshop-to-performance experience, where participants are invited to become the choir at LIz’s Lost Arc gig on 24 April. The Lost Arc, Rhayader, 2.45pm-4.30pm, £12/£10 or £18 for both workshops, email liziambamusic@gmail.com
Fri 6, 13, 20 & 27 March
ARTLANDISH -
WE ARE HERE CHOIR
Come and learn songs for a performance on the 28th March. No previous experience necessary. Project Space. 4 Gomond St, Hereford, 11.30am-1pm, free, www.artlandish. co.uk
Sat 14 March FIDDLES IN HARMONY
Monthly fiddle workshops offer a unique blend of sociable ensemble playing, with expert tutor Kitty Greenwood. We play traditional tunes with original harmony parts especially composed for folk fiddle players. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms. Meet in the cafe at 10.15am, workshop: 11am to 12.45pm. £20 per session - includes pdf sheet music. To book your place, email folkfiddleteacher@ gmail.com
Sat 21 March COME AND SING VIVALDI GLORIA
With Cantorion-Llandrindod. Holy Trinity Church, Llandrindod Wells, 10am, £15 to include sccore. Register at secretary@cantorion-llandrindod.org or wwwlticketsource. co.uk/cantorion-llandrindod
Sunday 22 March SHROPSHIRE HARMONY QUIRE
For singers and instrumentalists exploring the lively music of the church gallery choirs. Led by Andy Watts. Music and recordings available in advance on-line. Lydbury North Village Hall, 2 - 5pm. www.shropshireharmonyquire.org.uk.
Sat 28 March SINGING WORKSHOP
On Mozart’s Requiem. Led by Roger Langford and accompanied by Hilary Norris. St Martin’s Church Hall, 90 Ross Rd, Hereford, 2pm-5pm, £15 or £17 hire of music copy, includes tea and cake. 07974 834072 or email singing4handh@gmail.com
Mondays AFRICAN DRUMMING
Djembe drumming class with Landing Mane from Senegal. All ages and experience welcome. At De Koffie Pot, Bridge Street, Hereford, HR4 9DG. Mondays, 7pm-9pm. 07960 851447, info:landing@jamojamoarts.com
Monday CLIMATE CHOIR
Open to all. The Globe, Hay on Wye, 7pm-8.30pm, free entry, 01497 821762.
Monday BANDAMANIA
Bright and breezy traditional and original music. Memorial Hall, Presteigne, 7.30pm, Sue Harris 01547 550158, suemarieharris@btinternet.com
THE COURTYARD
Mon - Garrick Singers, 2pm-3.30pm, £7 per session. Tues - Playing Together, 11am-12pm, £5 per participant, £3 siblings, 1 free adult/carer per participant. Wed - term time only Veterens Military Choir, 10am-11am, details 07970 590430. Fri - Singing for Health & Happiness, 2pm-3pm, £5 per session. The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.
Monday REGAL COMMUNITY CHOIR
All abilities and adults of all ages welcome. Singing popular and traditional songs, led by Pete Thorogood. Regal, Tenbury Wells, 6-7pm, £5 per session, wwwregaltenbury.co.uk
ENCORE ENTERPRISES
Singing for Lung Health Group – Online and face to face sessions Specifically for people who suffer from progressive lung diseases. Wellsprings Song-writing course, for 18+ who would like to improve their mental wellbeing. LIVEWIRE Rock and Pop sessions for anyone aged 11-21 yrs who wants to play in a band, write songs. Garrick Singers – Term Time only. For ages 55+, weekly at The Courtyard 2-3.30pm. £7 per session. Encore Youth Music For young string, brass and woodwind players. For upto 21yrs of Grade 1-8 standard. Hereford based. info@encore-enterprises.com
Mondays KINGTON CHORAL SOCIETY
Led by inspirational Music Director Simon Harper and accompanist Paul Roberts, KCS is a 60+ strong nonauditioned SATB choir performing several concerts each year in Presteigne and Kington, often with professional soloists and orchestra, plus an annual choral Workshop. Rehearsals most Monday evenings 7pm in Titley Village Hall. Interested? Contact Sandie dsgw@hotmail.com
Monday BRECON TOWN BAND REHEARSALS Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7pm, 07779 390954.
Mondays, term time only THE MERE SINGERS
An open-access mixed voice, adult choir singing original and traditional acapella songs. No need to read music. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, maryskeith@aol.com
Mondays CRAVEN ARMS MALE VOICE CHOIR
All ages welcome singing a broad repertoire of traditional and modern songs. Practice at The Craven Arms Community Centre, 7.30pm. Martin on 01694 722500.
Monday CORVEDALE CHOIR Community choir led by Ros Crouch. Diddlebury Village Hall 7.30-9.30pm. 07805 633615 or ros.crouch@ gmail.com
Tuesdays LEOMINSTER COMMUNITY CHOIR Liv is leading us in learning uplifting songs. World music, jazz, folk, all in the mix. Come and have an inspiring sing, 7pm-8.30pm at Leominster Community Centre. ffi 01568 369074 or email: lccatlcc@myphone.coop
Tuesday 1-1 DRUM TUITION/GUITAR TUITION
With Sophie Holliday, from 6pm: The Undercroft, £20 for 30 minutes, £40 for one hour. Booking essential. Pavilion Mid Wales, 01597 258118.
Tuesday BLUE HILLS CHOIR
Small daytime choir singing classical music led by Ros Crouch. Diddlebury Village Hall 10-12noon. 07805 633615 or ros.crouch@ gmail.com
Tuesday DOLAU MIXTURES
Mixed choir. Dolau Community Hall, Llandrindod Wells, 8pm, 01597 851427.
Website: www.aardvark-books.com
50,000+ titles; North Herefordshire’s largest indie bookseller; We buy books
Specialist in art, design, photography, history, gardening Also open our superb CAFÉ!
The Bookery, Manor Farm, Brampton Bryan, Bucknell, SY7 0DH Off A4113 Knighton Road. Tel: 01547 530744 aardvaark@btconnect.com www.aardvark-books.com
Bookshop open to visitors Tues-Sun 10am-4pm. Open Bank Holiday Mondays.
Sunday 1 March - Saturday 4 April AARDVARK BOOKS MARCH SALE
Huge discounts off everything in the shop during March, plus big 50p sale in the barn! Saturday 4 April, 10am-4pm
AARDVARK EASTER EVENT
Fantastic plants from the Cottage Herbery and tons of stalls. Live music and hot food.
Tuesday WHITTON VOICES
Mixed community choir.Traditional, world and original songs. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 7.30pm. Call Sue Harris 01547 550158, suemarieharris@btinternet.com
Tuesday (term time) LUNCHTIME UPLIFT SINGING SESSIONS Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 12pm-1.30pm, £6.50/£6, 07723 016837.
Wednesdays PLAY IT BY EAR The Pilgrim Centre, Craven Arms, SY7 9NY, 7.30pm - 9.30pm. Folk musicians meet fortnightly to learn tunes by ear. For full details contact Kitty Greenwood: folkfiddleteacher@gmail.com 01584 841564
Wednesdays CASTLE VOICES Community choir, songs from around the globe. Town Hall, Bishop’s Castle, 7pm. Sue Harris 01547 550158, suemarieharris@btinternet.com
Wednesdays (term time) CHILDREN’S CHOIR
For ages 5-9 years. Presteigne Assembly Rooms, 4pm-5pm, £20 per term. Email: info@midborderarts.com
Wednesday ROCKSPRING COMMUNITY CHOIR
Rockspring Community Centre, Ludlow. 01584 529053.
Wednesday LUDLOW LARKS COMMUNITY CHOIR
Led by Polly Bolton. Songs from around the world. Ludlow Women’s Centre, 6.30pm-8pm. 01584 823604 or info@oak-barn.co.uk or www.jollypages.co.uk/larks
Thursday PRESTEIGNE POP CHOIR Contact John Hymas for details: 07969 440183, john@johnhymas.com
Thursday CLUN SINGERS Informal community choir, traditional and original songs taught by ear. 10am, Moor Hall, Bettws y Crwyn. Sue Harris 01547 550158, suemarieharris@btinternet.com
Thursday (Term time) MUSIC TOTS LUDLOW Music activities for children aged 0-4 years. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 9.30am for 0-15 months. 10.30am for 1-3 year olds, 11.30am dor 2-4 year olds. Gersom 07531 120951.
Every Thursday KINGTON COMMUNITY CHOIR
Non auditioning choir, rehearsing on Thursdays (term time) at 7pm-8.30pm at the Burton Hotel, Kington. Come along or email Secretary Teresa at kccherefordshire@gmail.com
Thursday (term time) CHILDREN’S CHOIR
Presteigne Assembly Rooms, 3.45-4.45pm, details email info@midborderarts.com
Thursday (term time) MUSIC & MOVEMENT FOR TOTS
For ages 0-3 years. Presteigne Assembly Rooms, 9.15am-10.30am, details email info@midborderarts.com
Thursday CANTORION LLANDRINDOD
A non auditioned mixed voice choir early and classical music. Rehearsals currently in Holy Trinity Church, Llandrindod Wells. 7.30pm-9.15pm. www.cantorion-llandrindod.org 01597 810601.
Thursday EDGE CHAMBER CHOIR
Auditioned chamber choir led by Ros Crouch, Ludlow Methodist Church, 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Contact Ros Crouch 07805 633615, ros.crouch@gmail.com
2nd & 4th Fridays SINGING FOR FUN
Meets on the second and fourth Fridays at 7pm in St John’s Methodist, St Owen Street. Singing boosts wellbeing, and we enjoy varied music. No musical experience needed. All are welcome. Join us. For details, contact admin@herefordshiremethodists.org.uk
Friday BUZZY BEATS!
A fun morning for the under 5s. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 10.30am-11.30am, £7, 01743 234970.
Friday CRAVEN ARMS SAMBA CIRCLE
Craven Arms Community Centre.10am - 11.15am. Regularly during term time with some holiday sessions. Join our friendly group to learn traditional djembe rhythms from Africa and samba rhythms from Brazil - Adults £5 (children accompanying their parents can join in with holiday sessions - £1, second child free). Enquiries carol@mkgriffs.plus.com
Friday LITTLE HEREFORD VOICES COMMUNITY CHOIR
We are a non-audition choir formed 12 years ago with 25+ mixed voices. Rehearsing at Little Hereford Village Hall, 7.30pm- 9.15pm. Subscriptions £3.50 per session paid termly, first trial session free. Broad repertoire (usually 3 & 4 parts) – all welcome. Info: term dates etc: lhvoices.wix.com/ home Facebook: @LittleHerefordVoices
band directory
ALMSHOUSE ALL-STARS. Bring alive the swing era of the jazz age with classic songs and hot tunes featuring male & female vocals, sax, clarinet, flute, guitar, double bass, banjo, harmonica & ukulele. Band member credits include TV & radio, BBC & international music festivals, residencies at major tourist attractions and cruise operator contracts. Email: contact@wysonlanemusic.com. Phone: 07836 773303. Visit the website: www.wysonlanemusic.com/almshouseallstars Check us out on YouTube: www.youtube.com/ watch?v=eHhA49c9d60 Find us on Facebook: #almshouseallstars.
BAGPIPES Authentic Highland Music for your event or gathering from Scottish Wedding Awards 2025, “Highly Commended” Piper of the Year Finalist, Keith Wellings. Keith is a former British diplomat, bringing Scottish music to weddings, funerals, parties, festivals and celebrations. Contact by phone 07580 389903, email keiththepiper@ gmail.com, Facebook Keith Wellings - Keith the Piper, Instagram keiththepiper.
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
BROADsheep
Band Directory
ONLY £45 FOR THE WHOLE YEAR
Just post the details of your band (around 40 words) with a cheque for £45 payable to Broad Sheep and post to: The Fred Bulmer Centre, Wall Street, Hereford, HR1 3RQ
Just call Clare on 07786 131159 or email: info@broadsheep.com
DON’T FORGET... if you have any gigs in the area, email/phone by the 15th of the preceding month for FREE LISTINGS.
BANDEMONIUM Community music group based in Herefordshire playing a wide range of world, country dance and traditional folk music. Bandemonium is available to play at weddings, parties, ceilidhs (caller provided), social and community functions, schools, day centres and charity fund raisers. New members welcome. Contact: Hellobandy1@gmail.com
THE BANDEROS are a dynamic Blues band that effortlessly channels the raw essence and soul of the genre into their performance. Comprising seasoned musicians with a passion for Blues, Country Blues and Hokum, The Banderos deliver a live experience that is given that special sparkle treatment. Call them up. Phone 07710 493468. E-mail: info@newtraditionmusic. co.uk
BEST FOOT CEILIDH BAND The hottest dance band on the borders + caller. Available for weddings, barn dances and parties. Contact: 07969 440183 or john@ johnhymas.com
CALLER AVAILABLE FOR CEILIDHS/ BARN DANCES. Enthusiastic, inclusive calling style with easy to follow dances and gender neutral calling. 25 years of experience with ceilidhs. Can be booked with a band + soundsystem, or just as a caller for your own band. Contact 07731-194797.
FLATWORLD World music from Eastern Europe and beyond. Lively five-piece band with magnificent tunes and kicking rhythms for your arts centre, village hall, festival or party/wedding. Also circle dancing with caller. www.flatworld.band Contact Neil on 01684 569611 or info@flatworld.band
GREY WOLF is a 4-piece, well established, popular Americana/ Old-time folk band from the Welsh Marches. We play banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin, dulcimer and double bass alongside fine vocal harmony singing. The band has headlined several of the UK’s Old Time Music and Dance Festivals, performed on radio, at folk clubs, festivals, private parties and has featured at music and literary venues throughout the UK. Traditional, thoughtful and very entertaining, we are renowned for the rapport that we establish with our audiences. WEB : greywolffolk. com Contact : Jim 01584 810000. Email banjojim.allen@gmail.com
LITTLE RUMBA This is a band that will entertain and delight any audience that has its wits about it and has an ear for beautiful melodies infectious beats and songs that tell stories. From Winchcombe Live “Absolutely fantastic evening from you guys tonight. We had so many positive comments from the audience; very gratifying! Great musical talent, great humour, variety, and warmth of performance.” Contact Jacqui Savage 07966 943314 Email – jaxbass.xs@btinternet.com http://www.littlerumba.com
THE LUDLOW JAZZ COLLECTIVE Local Quartet/Quintet with singer if required, playing smooth sounds of well-known standards, Latin and blues. Available for all types of events and celebrations. Contact Paul Brooks 07980 822014. pppbrooks@gmail. com
MELOMANICS A wacky, Shropshire-based Duo with an amazingly dynamic sound, playing their eclectic and cosmopolitan repertoire with engaging humour and infectious energy (sustainable). Far more than just great music. And stilts if appropriate. Find out how much fun a ceilidh can be with Tim calling and playing. Ideal for parties, weddings, fund-raising events, festivals, shows, pubs, restaurants, etc. Scottish, Irish and French-themed specialities (Timoléon pour vos soirées francaises). For more info call Tim on 01743 719438, 07835 928069, or Rich on 07594 636828. Email: tim@melomanics.co.uk Website: www.melomanics.co.uk
MIDNIGHT MAYHEM is a quality covers band ready to kickstart your event. Performing female influenced rock and pop with songs to delight your guests. So if you have a birthday, wedding or event get in touch to discuss how we can meet your requirements. Call or text Elizabeth on 07807 531151. Email midnight4mayhem@gmail.com and find us on Facebook or instagram.
NICK AND JANE – The Poptastic duo bring you the greatest hits of the 60’s, 70’s and more. Great harmonies and infectious enthusiasm to make your event a memorable success. Perfect for parties, pubs, festivals and weddings. Facebook @nickandjane email: nickandjaneH@gmail.com or call Jane on 07512 368433.
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
SIR DANCELOT 4/5 piece ceilidh/twmpath band with caller. Far and away the best exponents of traditional dance music of the British Isles and beyond for miles around and leagues beneath. Concertina, mandolin, fiddles, whistles, cittern, jews harp... Available for weddings, parties and public events. For information and bookings, contact: Matt 01686 412 753 or 07843 440 789. www.sirdancelot.co.uk
THE CHERRYSTONES are Aly (whistles, flute, accordion, vocals), Matt (bass, foot drum, vocals) and Dave (guitar, bouzouki, mandolin, vocals) who bring you a mix of original and traditional folk songs and tunes. From thoughtful, well-crafted songs to infectious uptempo Irish whistle tunes, we will warm your heart and stir your souls and soles! Contact: Dave 07817 220016, dgand2@btinternet.com. Find us here Facebook.com The Cherrystones. Website coming soon!
WHISKEY RIVER is a 5 piece electric Americana band that play swamp blues, Cajun, Zydeco and good country music to set the dance floor rocking. To suit smaller venues and smaller budgets, pruned down, slightly folkier acoustic versions of the band are available as Whiskey River (Quartet), Whiskey River (Trio) or Whiskey River (Duo) [once known as The Whiskey River Boys]. Laissez les bon temps rouler!! Contact Martin, phone: 07846 669890, 01432 342018. Email: martin@whiskeyriver. co.uk. Website: www.whiskeyriver.co.uk
VENUES
ALBERT HALL, Ithon Rd, Llandrindod Wells 0300 102 4255
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-on-Wye 01497 820033.
BELL HOTEL, Commercial St, Newtown 01686 625540
BELL INN, Etnam St, Leominster 01568 616811
THE BRIDGE HOTEL, Tenbury Wells 01584 810434
THE BRIDGE, Ludlow 01584 872963
BLACK LION, Bridge St, Hereford, 01432 266000
BOROUGH THEATRE, Abergavenny 01873 850805
CARAD, East St, Rhayader, 01597 810192
CENTRE CELF, Tremont Rd, Llandrindod Wells 01597 822777
CHARLTON ARMS, Ludlow, 01584 872813
THE CLIFFE AT DINHAM, Ludlow 01584 872063
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.
THE GLOBE AT HAY, Hay-on-Wye 01497 821762
THE GOLDEN CROSS INN, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford 01432 880274.
GORDON BENNETTS BAR, St Peter’s Square, Hereford, 01432 360250.
GRAPE VAULTS, Broad St, Leominster 01568 611404.
THE HANGING GARDENS, Bethel St, Llanidloes 01686 413394.
THE HARP INN, Glasbury-on-Wye 01497 847373
THE HERDSMAN, Widemarsh St, Hereford, 01432 277330
HOPE & ANCHOR, Rope Walk, Wye St, Ross-on-Wye. 01989 563003.
HUNDRED HOUSE INN, Purslow, 01588 660541
KNIGHTON & DISTRICT COMMUNITY CENTRE, Knighton 07751 221487.
LEFT BANK, Bridge St, Hereford 01432357753
LION BALLROOM, Broad St, Leominster. 01568 612277
LUDLOW BREWING COMPANY, The Railway Shed, Ludlow 01584 873291
MARKET THEATRE, Ledbury 07967 517125
THE MALTHOUSE, Ironbridge, 01952 433712
MINER’S ARMS, Priest Weston 01938 561352
NELSON INN, Ludlow 01584 872908
OAKENGATES THEATRE, Telford. 01952 619020
THE OXFORD ARMS, Duke St, Kington 01544 230322
PAVILION MID WALES, Llandrindod Wells 01597 258118
REGAL, Tenbury Wells 01584 811442
ROSE & CROWN, Tenbury Wells, 01584 811336
ROYAL FOUNTAIN, Cleobury Mortimer 01299 272720
THEATR BRYCHEINIOG, Canal Wharf, Brecon 01874 611622
THE HAFREN, Llanidloes Road, Newtown 01686 948100
THEATRE SEVERN, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281
THE TOWN HALL, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630023
THREE TUNS, Bishop’s Castle. 01588 638797
TOWN HALL, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630023
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
theatre
PERFORMANCE
Sun 1 & Mon 2 March
INSPIRED YOUTH THEATRE FESTIVAL
Inspired Festival is a real highlight in the Youth Theatre calendar and is a chance to see the Intermediate & Senior members at their best. The Courtyard, Hereford, 6.30pm, 7.45pm, 01432 340555.
Wed 4 March
PSYCHIC SALLY
The show is investigational and for the purpose of entertainment. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £27.50, 01600 772467.
Thurs 5 March
JARMAN
Derek Jarman: filmmaker, painter, gardener at Prospect Cottage, gay rights activist, writer. His influence remains as strong as it was on the day he died in 1994. This vibrant solo play from Mark Farrelly brings Derek back into being for a passionate, daring reminder of the courage it takes to truly live while you’re alive. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.45pm, 01432 340555.
Fri 6 & Sat 7 March
THE HEREFORD PASSION
The Revd Canon James Pacey will bring the story of Jesus’ final days to life this Lent. The production will use words, music, action to tell the events of that fateful week against the stunning architecture of the cathedral nave. Hereford Cathedral, 7.30pm, £10, £6 children, group discount applies, 01432 374202, www.herefordcathedral.org
Sat 7 March
DORIAN GRAY
Oscar Wilde’s only novel is adapted for the stage in this atmospheric one-man show starring Jonathan Goodwin. Oscars, Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7pm, £15/£12, 01584 878141.
Sat 7 March
LIBRARY OF SCREAMS
DON’T GO INTO THE CELLAR PRODUCTION. Classic spine-tinglers from the Golden Age of Horror are given a new lease of blood in this original stage chiller. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, 01885 488575.
Wed 11 March
THE WEIRD & WONDERFUL TALENTS OF THEATR WILDCATS
THEATR WILDCATS. The wildest talent show humanity has ever created. From zombie magicians to synchronized ‘swimmers’ on dry land. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7pm, 01874 611622.
Thurs 12 March
JULIET & ROMEO
LOST DOG present a blend of dance, theatre and comedy. This Juliet and Romeo reveals the real story behind Shakespeare’s famous lovers. It turns out they didn’t die in a tragic misunderstanding and grew up happily ever after... Brilley Village Hall, 7.30pm, £12/£6, 01544 327227. Arts Alive.
Thurs 12 - Sat 14 March
THE 39 STEPS
OFF CENTRE THEATRE. A fast and furious stage adaptation of John Buchan’s exciting novel. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, Sat 2.30pm, £15, 01600 772467.
Thurs 12 - Sat 14 March
EYES DOWN
As games are played, houses are called, tension mounts, and before long a body is discovered... but whose number is up? 12 March - SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 7.30pm, £15/£5, 01588 638038. 13 March - Dawley Town Hall, 7.30pm, £12/£6, 01952 382382. 14 March - Wem Town Hall, 7.30pm, £12/£6, 01939 238279. Arts Alive.
Sat 14 - Sat 21 March (not Sunday)
SYLVIA
THE PHOENIX THEATRE COMPANY presents a comedy by AR Gurney. Will she chew a hole in a 25 year marriage? Phoenix Theatre, St Mary’s St, Ross on Wye, 7.30pm, £14/£12, 01989 564464.
Fri 20 & Sat 21 March
HEREFORD COUNTY DRAMA FESTIVAL
Annual contest for Drama groups including entries from LADS. Points are awarded by an adjudicator, the winner going on to the next round Market Theatre, Ledbury, Fri 7pm, Sat 2pm & 7pm, £15/£10, 07967 517125.
Juliet & Romeo
Sat 21 March
1984
BOX TALE SOUP. To the future or to the past, to a time when thought was free: From the age of uniformity, from the age of Big Brother, from the age of double think... greetings! Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7pm, £16/£12, 01584 878141.
Sun 22 March
JUST VISITING
ABOUT FACE THEATRE. A heartening and humorous piece of theatre, woven from real memories and explored through storytelling and puppetry. After the show, there will be tea and an optional panel discussion and Q&A related to loss and grief and the intricacies of this production. Presteigne Assembly Rooms, 2pm, www.midborderarts.com
Mon 23 March
SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE SIGN OF FOUR
A radio play live on stage, featuring Colin Baker and Terry Molloy. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £21, 01600 772467.
Tues 24 - Thurs 26 March AS YOU LIKE IT
SHREWSBURY YOUTH THEATRE perform their first ever staging of William Shakespeare’s As You Like It. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £20, 01743 281281.
Wed 25 March
MEET FRED
HIJINX, IN ASSOCIATION WITH BLIND SUMMIT. A decade ago, a two-foot-tall puppet took on the world - and he’s still fighting. This darkly hilarious, critically acclaimed production follows Fred, a cloth puppet just trying to live an ordinary life. Contains strong language and puppet nudity. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, 01874 611622.
Thurs 26 March
STARS AND THEIR CONSOLATIONS
ADVERSE CAMBER PRODUCTIONS. Stories of the stars told to an electro-acoustic soundtrack. A majestic, intimate and hypnotic re-imagining of Greek myths and legends. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, 01873 850805.
Thurs 26 - Sat 28 March
CALENDAR GIRLS
REGAL COMMUNITY THEATRE. When Annie’s husband John dies of leukaemia, she and best friend Chris resolve to raise money for a new settee in the local hospital waiting room. Based on the true story of eleven WI members who posed nude for a calendar. The Regal, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm, & Sat matinee 2pm, £18-£16, 01584 811442.
Fri 27 March
MRS SMITH
Ever wondered what your teacher was thinking? Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £21, 01743 281281.
MUSICAL THEATRE & OPERA
Wed 11 - Sat 14 March
WE WILL ROCK YOU GET YOUR WIGLE ON perform the smash hit musical. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm & 2.30pm, £29.50-£14.50, 01743 281281.
Wed 18 - Sat 21 March
SCHOOL OF ROCK HABERDASHERS’ MONMOUTH SCHOOL. The story centres on Dewey Finn, a down-on-his-luck, would be rock legend who winds up impersonating a teacher at an elite prep school. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7pm, £12/£10, 01600 719401.
Thurs 19 - Sat 21 March
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST CURTAIN CALL STUDIOS. Step into the enchanted world of Broadway’s classic. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, 1pm & 5pm, £16, 01743 281281.
Fri 20 & Sat 21 March
SHREK THE MUSICAL JR THEATR WORKSHOP CYMRU. Join Shrek, Donkey, Fiona and a hilarious cast of fairytale misfits in this magical, musical romp through the swamp! Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, various times, 01873 850805.
Sun 22 March
MADAMA BUTTERFLY
UKRANIAN NATIONAL OPERA perform Puccini favourite. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £48.40-£44, 01743 281281.
Mon 23 & Tues 24 March
BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY Award-winning musical. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm & 2.30pm, £42-£18, 01743 281281.
Sat 28 & Sun 29 March
RAPUNZEL
IMMERSION THEATRE. Let your hair down and get tangled in a brand new musical adaptation of the classic fairy tale. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 10.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm & 3.30pm, £16.50, 01743 281281.
Mon 30 & Tues 31 March
CATS: YOUNG ACTORS EDITION
GET YOUR WIGLE ON. Discover the magical world of the Jellicle Cats in a purr-fectly brilliant 60 minute production. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 12pm, 3.30pm, 6pm & 7.30pm, £19.50, 01743 281281.
CHILDREN’S THEATRE
Tues 10 & Wed 11 March
THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW
A vibrant celebration of Eric Carle’s adored classics and the perfect introduction to live theatre. Featuring a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets. The Courtyard, Hereford, Tues 4.30pm, Wed 11am & 4.30pm, 01432 340555.
Sat 28 March
THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS
BARKING DOG THEATRE. Adaptation of Kenneth Grahame’s classic book. Two talented actors with the help of some puppets and children from the audience present this wonderful adventure. The Courtyard, Hereford, 11am, 01432 340555.
Mon 30 March
RUDE SCIENCE
The naughtiest, funniest, most revolting science show in the world. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 11.30am & 3.30pm, £19, 01743 281281.
Wed 1 April
BRAINIAC LIVE!
Science’s greatest and most volatile live show is back with a vengeance! The Hafren, Newtown, 1.30pm & 4pm, tickets from £18.50, 01686 948100.
Wed 1 & Thurs 2 April
THE GRUFFALO’S CHILD
TALL STORIES THEATRE CO. A wonderful Easter delight for ages 3+. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, Sat 1.30pm & 4.30pm, Thurs 10.30am & 1pm, £14/£6, 01600 772467.
DRAMA WORKSHOPS
Mon 20 March - Wed 1 April
EASTER HOLIDAY DRAMA WORKSHOP
For youngsters aged 7-16 who love to story tell, create plays and characters. Led by Jason Johns and assisted by Tamsin Williams. Limited spaces. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 9.30am-3pm, £95, sibling discount available, 07967 517125.
Sat 14 & Sat 28 March
EXPLORING SHAKESPEARE: 1599-1600 HAMLET
This full day event includes lectures, video clips and group discussion, plus coffee and cake. Studio 2, Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 10am, £24, 01584 878141.
MID POWYS YOUTH THEATRE
Tues (term time) Little MPYT for ages 10-13 years, 5.30pm-6.30pm, £60 per term, bursaries available. Tues (term time) Big MPYT for ages 14-24 years, 7pm-9pm, £60 per term, bursaries available. 4th Sun of the month MPYT +, for ages 19-29 years, suitable for all abilities, 3.30-5.30pm, £5 per session. Details www.mpyt.co.uk
WYESIDE, BUILTH WELLS
Thurs 5 & 19 March - Have-a-go Shakespeare. No experience or prior knowledge necessary! Run by Sue Best and Phil Bowen, 10.30am-1.30pm, £7 per session, no booking required. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 01982 552555.
ASSEMBLY ROOMS, LUDLOW
Sat (term time only) - Ludwig Theatre Arts for ages 7-17, 1.30pm-3.30pm, contact takepart@ludwigtheatrearts.com
Sat - Exploring Shakespeare Study Sessions, 2pm, participatory study sessions, £24, contact shakespeare. courses@gmail.com Assembly Rooms, Ludlow
COMMUNITY YOUTH THEATRES
The Conquest, Bromyard. Mon - Juniors, Year 1-6: 5pm, £41 per term. Intermediates & Seniors, Year 7+: 6pm, £48 per term. The Phoenix Theatre, Ross-on-Wye. SatPhoenix Kids, ages 4-7, 9.30am, £41 per term. Juniors Group 1 for ages 8+, 10.30am. Juniors Group 2 for ages 8+, 11.45am, £45 per term. Market Theatre, Ledbury. Mon - Intermediates, Year 7-9: 7.30pm, £41 per term. Seniors, Year 10+: 8.30pm, £45 per term. Details email takepart@courtyard.org.uk or 01432 346526.
COURTYARD THEATRE, HEREFORD
Mon - Performing Arts for Little Pickles, 10am-12pm, £7.50. Tues - The Acting Circle, 7.30pm-9pm. Wed - About Face Youth Theatre, 9am-3pm, £60.83 per day. Thurs - Drama Tots, 10.30am-11.30am, £6.50, £3 siblings. Fri - Actors Academy: Writing for Performance, 5pm-6.30pm, £96 per term. Sat - Actors Academy: Advanced Performance, 11am-12.30pm, £120 per term. Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.
Mondays (term time)
YOUTH THEATRE
For all school age children. Ledbury Market Theatre, 6-10pm, 01432 383663.
Tuesdays
YOUTH CAFE
Young people can meet and share creative activities including music, drama and films. For ages 8-16 years, free. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 01743 234970
Wednesdays
KINGTON YOUTH THEATRE
Kington Primary School. Wed - Junior 7-11 years, 4-5.30pm. Intermediate 11+ 5.30-7pm. £42 per term, 01432 340555.
SHROPSHIRE YOUTH THEATRE
Sat - Beginners 9.30am-10.45am, 6-8 year olds. Sat - Juniors 11am-1pm, 9-12 year olds. Thurs - Seniors, 7-9.30pm, 14-25 year olds. The Hive, Shrewsbury, www.shropshireyouththeatre.co.uk
The Gruffalo’s Child
Poetry & Storytelling
Fri 6 March
THE WISDOM OF FOLK
A celebration of Ukrainian folk music and culture. A bilingual show with live music and storytelling. Suitable for adults and children aged 10+. The Bishop’s Palace, Hereford, 7pm, pay what you can. www.experienceukraine.co.uk
Sun 15 March
LUKE WRIGHT: LATER LIFE LETTER
Later Life Letter tells the story of Luke Wright’s adoption - the life he leads and the one he might have done. An hour of poems and stand-up delivered with the wit, pathos and silliness that has made Luke one of the most popular poets in England. Presteigne Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm, £15, under 25s £10 from The Workhouse or www.midborderarts.com
Tues 17 March
CARAUSIAS ARISE! ALULA DOWN
Artlandish Project Space, 4 Gomond St, Hereford, 7pm, £10, www.artlandish.co.uk
Thurs 19 March
POETRY NIGHT
Featuring Costa Award winning poet, Jonathan Edwards and exciting new voice, Bethany Handley. Talgarth Mill, The Square, Talgarth, tapas and drinks 6pm, starts 7pm, £12/£8, 01874 618861.
Fri 20 - Sun 22 March
THE WEEKEND OF MISTAKES 2026
This event will bring guests unique access to a thought-provoking line-up of bestselling authors and economists, with its signature deep dive into financial and economic history, and the lessons they hold for us today. A weekend of insight, discovery, storytelling and spirited debate. Speakers confirmed are Felix Salmon, Merryn Somerset Webb, Professor Dame Alison Wolf DBE, Mona Siddiqui OBE, Paul Cartledge, Anja Shortland and Lawrence Newport. Hay Castle, Hay on Wye. Regular tickets £150, premium tickets £295, patron pass £1200. Details www.weekendofmistakes.org
Fri 20 March
BLAST STORYTELLING
‘Dioysus’ with Amelia Armande. Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, 8pm, 01588 630023, www.bishopscastletownhall. co.uk
Fri 20 March
POETRY & SPOKEN WORD OPEN MIC
Exploring Creative Health with Math Jones. Come along with your own words, a favourite poem you’d like to share or just to listen and anjoy. The Old Stable Gallery, Corn Square, Leominster, 1pm-3pm, free, 01568 616460.
Sat 21 March
KINGTON POETRY FESTIVAL
In association with Ledbury Poetry. A day of creative sessions, a poetry slam and performances from guest poets. Includes sessions for children. The Oxford Arms, Kington, 11am, free, food available from Lockdown Dhaba and bar open throughout, 07301 081444
Sun 29 March
JUDE SIMPSON: A NOISE ANNOYS
A poetry show for all the senses! It features rhymes, noises, songs, surprises and lots of audience participation. The Wakes, Oakengates, Telford, 2pm, £8, children £6. Arts Alive.
Comedy
Sun 1 March
SHAPARAK KHORSANDI
Back with her new show called ‘Scatterbrain’. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, tickets from £20, 01743 281281.
Wed 4 March
MATT FORDE
Leading political comedian presents his latest show, ‘Defying Calamity’. For ages 16+. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, tickets from £27.60, 01743 281281.
Fri 6 March
COMEDY CLUB
Featuring Jarred Christmas, Fiona Allen, Jacob Nussey and compere James Cook. The Corn Exchange, High St, Ross on Wye, 8pm, 01989 763174, www.rosscornexchange.co.uk
Fri 6 March
FLAT AND THE CURVES: NOW THAT’S WHAT I CALL FERAL
90 minutes of outrageous comedy as the award-winning cabaret girl band Flat the Curves return with their new show. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £20, 01600 772467.
Sat 7 March
SCOTT BENNETT
Award-winning comedian and award-winning Product Designer, Scott is desperately trying to cleanse his life of stuff, but is this even possible? For ages 16+. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, tickets from £22, 01743 281281.
Sun 8 March
GEOFF NORCOTT
Geoff gets things off his chest in ‘Basic Bloke 2’. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £20, 01743 281281.
Jude Simpson
Fri 13 March
PETE FIRMAN
Tricks and giggles with the UK’s top comic magician. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £22, 01743 281281.
Sat 14 March
LIEVEN SCHEIRE
Where sharp wit meets mind-blowing science. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £22, 01743 281281.
Sat 21 March
ARDAL O’HANLON: NOT HIMSELF
After an alarming experience at the supermarket, Ardal reflects on who he is as a man and comedian. For ages 16+. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 8pm, £26, 01600 772467.
Sat 21 March
MAX BOYCE: MAX IS BACK!
Max Boyce live in concert. The Hafren, Newtown, 7.30pm, £40, 01686 948100.
Thurs 26 March
ANDY PARSONS: PLEASE#@!$ OFF TO MARS
Andy is back with a brand new show. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £21, 01743 281281.
Fri 27 March
MARCHES COMEDY
Headlining is Ignacio Lopez, performing alongside Karen Bayley and Andy White. Montgomery Town Hall, 8.30pm, 0300 102 4528, www.montgomerytownhall.uk
Fri 27 March
COMEDY CLUB
Enjoy laugh out loud comedy from some of the hottest up-and-coming comedians on the circuit. For ages 18+. The Courtyard, Hereford, 8pm, 01432 340555.
Sat 28 March
ROBIN MORGAN: LET’S OVERSHARE
We’re all talking to each other in an increasingly online world, is that really talking? Robin doesn’t think so. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £14, 01600 772467.
Sat 28 March
AN EVENING WITH FREDDIE ‘PARROT FACE’ DAVIES
A night of wit, memories and stories from a lifetime at the top of British entertainment. All profits to the Pen Y Bryn Animal Sanctuary. Phoenix Theatre, Ross on Wye, £16, 01989 564570.
Sat 28 March
COMEDY CLUB
CHUCKL. With headliner, Milton Jones, the master of the one-liner and king of surreal wit. Joining Milton will be a stella supporting lineup of some of the best stand-ups on the circuit today. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7pm, 01874 611622.
Matt Forde
Thurs 2 April
ABERLAUGH COMEDY CLUB
Hosted by Huw Davies and featuring Roger Monkhouse, Steve Hall plus support acts. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 8pm, 01873 850805.
Talks
March, April & June
BORDERS & BOUNDARIES: ARTIST TALK SERIES II
Organised by Meadow Arts and Hereford College of Arts. 19 March - Delaine Le Bas, College Road Campus. 23 April - Leah Gordon, College Road Campus. 11 June - Larry Achiampong. Hereford College of Arts, Folly Lane Campus, Hereford, 6pm-7.30pm, free, booking encouraged, donations welcome (suggested £5), refreshments available. https://ow.ly/Clfh50XSmUV
Sun 1 March
MBA SUNDAY SESSION: GABY RIVERS
‘Stories from Stores’. Gaby Rivers, curator of the Judge’s Lodging in Presteigne will share some of the town’s treasures and stories. Presteigne Assembly Rooms, 3.30pm, £8 from The Workhouse Gallery or online at www.midborderarts.com
Tues 3 March
LINGEN AND DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB
‘Magnolias’. A talk by Rowan Griffiths, head gardener at Hergest Croft Gardens. Lingen Village Hall, 7.30pm, £20 membership, £4 for visitors.
Tues 3 March
GOING WILD
‘Why We Need Swifts’, a talk by Edward Mayer. Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, free admission, donations welcome, 01588 630023.
Wed 11 March
BROMYARD HISTORY SOCIETY
‘What and when were the Iron Age hillforts of Herefordshire?’ Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, £7, online or on the door, www.conquesttheatre.co.uk
Fri 13 March
SIR JOHN LLOYD LECTURE
‘Soil and Surface’: Looking at Landscape through the Agricultural Tours of Wales. The lecture will be given by Professor Mary-Ann Constantine. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7pm, 01874 611622.
Fri 13 March
GARY NOTTINGHAM
‘William Lilly’. A 17th century astrologer who changed the course of history. Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, 7.30pm, £10, 01588 630023, www.bishopscastletownhall.co.uk
Sat 14 March
HEREFORDSHIRE & MID WALES HARDY PLANT SOCIETY
‘The Magnolias of Hergest Croft’. A talk by Rowan Griffiths. Pembridge Village Hall, 2pm, visitors welcome £5, vanessa.doyle@plantingspecialist.co.uk
Tues 17 March
HAMNISH GARDENING CLUB
‘Wild Shropshire, Gardens and More’. A talk by Alun and Jill Whitehead. Hamnish Village Hall, 7.30pm. Visitors welcome £5, hamnishgardeningclub@yahoo.com
Thurs 19 March
LAUREL AND HARDY CENTENARY TOUR
With Neil Brand, the foremost exponent of silent film and improvised piano accompaniment. A Q&A at the end of the show. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £23.50, 01600 772467.
Thurs 19 March
SPRING LECTURE - FRIENDS OF HEREFORD CATHEDRAL
‘Meet the Ancestors’. Richard Willmott’s family researches led him to a fascinating 16th century picture in the Netherlands that introduced him to the greatest printer in Northern Europe, a group of artists and poets, a ground-breaking botanist and more. Hereford Cathedral, 7pm, £11 members, £15 guests, wine, savouries included, to book, email friends@herefordcathedral.org
Thurs 19 March
AN EVENING WITH SHANE, LEE & HOOKIE
The story of three sportsmen and their adventures both on and off the rugby field. The Hafren, Newtown, 7.30pm, £30, 01686 948100.
Fri 20 March
THE LIFE OF A FUNERAL DIRECTOR: DISPELLING THE MYTHS
A talk by Kasia Dykes. Leominster Library, 7pm, £6 from Leominster TIC. Organised by Friends of Leominster Library.
Fri 20 - Sun 22 March
THE WEEKEND OF MISTAKES 2026
This event will bring guests unique access to a thought-provoking line-up of bestselling authors and economists, with its signature deep dive into financial and economic history, and the lessons they hold for us today. A weekend of insight, discovery, storytelling and spirited debate. Speakers confirmed are Felix Salmon, Merryn Somerset Webb, Professor Dame Alison Wolf DBE, Mona Siddiqui OBE, Paul Cartledge, Anja Shortland and Lawrence Newport. Hay Castle, Hay on Wye. Regular tickets £150, premium tickets £295, patron pass £1200. www.weekendofmistakes.org
Mon 23 March
WHAT DOES CHRISTIANITY REALLY MEAN TODAY?
The Revd Dr Sam Wells, Vicar of St Martin-in-the-Fields.
In this lecture he will begin by reflecting on the ‘Old, Old Story’, a real imagined sense of the place Christianity once had in the public imagination. Hereford Cathedral, 7pm, £12 to be booked in advance, 01432 374202.
Tues 24 March
BATTLE OF THE BALLOTS
A light hearted, illustrated review by author, John Leston, of the failing politicians, single issue idealists, fanatics and cranks who fought Parliamentary by elections during WWI. Yarpole Parish Hall, 7pm, £2 on the door, 01568 780536.
Wed 25 March
SOUTH WEST SHROPSHIRE GARDENING CLUB
‘Marches Meadow Group - Minsterley Meadows - an update and more’. A talk by Peter Carty. Lydbury North Village Hall, 7.30pm, visitors welcome, £5, www.gardeningshropshire.co.uk
Felix Salmon
Thurs 26 March
WELLINGTON PARISH HISTORY SOCIETY
‘The White Stuff: dairying, milkmen and milkmaids in Wellington and Herefordshire’. A talk by Bill Laws. Wellington Community Centre, 7.30pm, £3, 07377 728822.
Thurs 26 March
STROLLING PLAYERS
The Kembles and other Theatrical Families. A talk by Stuart Currie. Grange Court, Leominster, 7pm, £5. Organised by Walkers are Welcome.
Thurs 26 March
CONVERSATIONS AT THE CHAPEL - GWEN JOHN
Featuring Fiona McLees, Judith Mackrell and Lucy Wood in conversation with Dr Peter Wakelin. Upstairs in the Chapel. The Art Shop & Chapel, Abergavenny, 8pm, £15, 01873 736430.
Thurs 26 March
THE ARTS SOCIETY MID WALES & BORDERS
‘All That Glitters - Grandiloquent Guilded Furniture’. With speaker, Janusz Karczewski. The Powis Suite, Royal Oak Hotel, Welshpool, 2.30pm, visitors welcome, donations, 01938 555574.
Mon 30 March
JASON FOX: EMBRACE THE CHAOS
Jason will share a series of never-told-before stories, his close brushes with enemy gunmen, terrorist bomb makers and cartel leaders. Includes Q&A. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.
Workshops & Courses
Thurs 5 March SPANISH SESSIONS
With native Spanis tutor. The Globe, Hay on Wye, 10am-11.30am, 01497 821762 to book.
Wed & Wed 18 March POETRY WORKSHOP
To play with words, looking at identity and belonging. 4 Gomond St, Hereford, 7pm-9pm, free, www.artlandish. co.uk
Wed 11 March PUB THEOLOGY
A relaxed and informal monthly gathering. Chat about issues related to God, faith, life, theology, philosophy and anything else. For ages 18+. The Orange Tree, Hereford, 7pm. www.herefordcathedral.org
Tues 17 March ALPHA COURSE
Alpha is an experience that unpacks the basics of the Christian faith in an open, friendly environment. It’s for anyone who’s curious, no matter their beliefs or background, no judgment, no pressure. Each session will include a meal and will unpack a big question of life, faith and purpose and is designed to spark conversation. Hereford Cathedral, 7pm, email chancellor@herefordcathedral.org
March AARDVARK BOOK SALE
Huge discounts off everything in the shop, plus big 50p sale in the barn. Aardvark Books & Cafe, The Bookery, Manor Farm, Brampton Bryan, Bucknell SY7 0DH, open Tues-Sun 10am-4pm, 01547 530744 www.aardvark-books.com
Mon 6 - Thurs 16 April GRAND BOOK SALE
Plus DVDs and CDs. Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, 10am-4pm, 01588 630023.
Every Wednesday PLACES OF WELCOME
All welcome, to meet a friendly face, a cup of tea and conversation. The Oxford Arms Barn, Duke St, Kington, 10am-12.30pm.
LUDLOW ASSEMBLY ROOMS
Fri - Creative Writing for Wellbeing, enjoy and share in a supportive group, 11-12.30pm, £60 for six sessions. Contact Cate 07963 440451. Meeting Room, Assembly Rooms, Ludlow.
THE COURTYARD WORKSHOPS
Mon - Writing Room, 6pm-8pm, £90 per term. MonWriting Room Extra. Ongoing sessions for writers with some experience, 2-4pm, £110 per term. Tues - Reading Room, 10.45am-12.45pm, £65 per term. Fri - Playworks, 6pm-8pm, £65 per term. The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.
Every Wednesday (term time) BABY B!
Storytelling group. From birth to 5 years. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 11am, free, 01874 611622.
Third Wednesday of the month BEREAVEMENT CAFE
Old Chapel, Hereford Cathedral, 2.30pm-4pm, run by volunteers, www.herefordcathedral.org
International Poetry Writers’ Collective: Abergavenny 01873 856350
Leominster Writers’ Circle, Leominster Community Centre. Gill Fothergill chair. 07804 879858.
Meet second Tuesday of month, 2pm. Presteigne Writers’ Circle, 3rd Thursday, Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm, 01544 260398.
grass roots
Top Tories Mimic Farage in Lurch to Climate Denialism
BACK in the day - well, nearly twenty years ago - the Climate Change Bill was passed overwhelmingly by the House of Commons. There were so many votes in favour of it that it was much easier to count the tiny handful of MPs who opposed it.
I will confess that I have had to look up the names of those who could not stomach what became the Climate Change Act. That’s because this tiny band of politicians have left little trace in my memory, and maybe in the minds of most other people who are not lifelong Westminster-watchers.
There were just five opponents of the Climate Change Act. Philip Davies. Christopher Chope. Is there a flicker of recognition? Andrew Tyrie – a former employee of British Petroleum? (that figures, I guess.) Peter Lilley – a right-wing one-time cabinet minister? He will be recalled by some political wonks. And, last but not least, Ann Widdicombe!
She will be best remembered for her slap-down of a fellow Tory, Michael Howard. In her view he had “something of the night about him”. She came up with this killer phrase not off the top of her head but after running it by colleagues over some weeks, and getting nods of approval.
To sum up so far. About twenty years ago, the Climate Change Act was passed by a massive majority of MPs, with only a tiny ragbag of Tories opposing it. Since then, year by year, the evidence for man-made climate change has got stronger and stronger.
So, what impact has this mountain of evidence had on the Conservative Party? Defying science, logic and common sense, the party led by Kemi Badenoch has turned a somersault and decided to oppose measures to combat global heating. Instead, it has begun to mimic the denialist antics of Nigel Farage and his Reform UK Party.
The daft thing about this is that Kemi Badenoch, and her climate spokesperson, Claire Coutinho, concede that global heating is going on, and that we, the human race (plus livestock) are causing it. So the guilty parties are –most of us!
But where Badenoch, Coutinho, and their fellow Tories fall down is over what to do about climate change. Their answer to global heating is – a deafening silence.
An academic expert on climate change at the London School of Economics, Bob Ward, has penned a withering critique of the Tory stance on climate change under Badenoch. He says the Tory leader has claimed that, in taking strong action to combat global heating, the UK is out on its own.
He says, it is “…disappointing that Ms Badenoch now promotes the myth that other countries are not cutting their emissions.”
Trying to put the record straight, Ward draws on figures from the European Commission. These show that, compared with 1990, by 2024 emissions in France were down 28.8 per cent. In Germany they were 45.4 per cent lower. In Italy 26.5 per cent. And in Japan they were down by 17.9 per cent.
While Kemi Badenoch was in government she and other Tory leaders signed up to a raft of high-minded pledges to combat climate change, but, since the Tories became the main opposition party, they have totally binned all such ideas. One example is the use of heat pumps. I have no real idea how they work, but according to most climate change experts they are a key weapon in the armoury of any government trying to cut dependence on fossil fuels for heating and lighting.
However, the Tory leader suggests the UK’s rate of deploying this technical fix is painfully slow. At the present rate, she claims, installing enough heat pumps to meet Britain’s required target will take 300 years. I have not had time to check her numbers, but let’s assume that Kemi is right.
I am no mathematician, but my off-the-cuff conclusion would be that we therefore need to go ten times faster at installing such systems, so that we meet the target in say 30 years, rather than 300. Yet Badenoch’s perverse conclusion seems to be that we should junk such technology or put it in the box marked “impractical” or too difficult.
The LSE academic, Bob Ward, suggests the Tory leader’s facts, arguments and conclusions, are riddled with falsehoods and misunderstandings. “Overall,” he says, “it is extremely disappointing that the leader of the Conservatives relies on so many false claims in making the case for abandoning climate change policy.” I have nothing to add.
Julian O’Halloran
Kemi Badenoch, Conservative Party leader and Nigel Farage, Reform UK leader
Green Events
Sun 1 March (Kington) BEATING THE BOUNDS
Join Meadow Arts and artist Maya Rose Edwards in the ancient folk tradition of beating the bounds. Bring along your own stick, or take one of ours and join a community pilgrimage of town landmarks. Please dress for the weather, free hot drinks provided, all ages welcome. The Oxford Arms, Kington, 12-4pm, free. Fri 13 March SPRING OPEN GARDENS
Hereford Cathedral’s beautiful gardens will be open to the public to explore. Guides will be available throughout the day for tours and assistance. Hereford Cathedral, £7, with afternoon tea £13, tickets 01432 374202 or www.herefordcathedral.org
Sun 22 March SEED SWAP
The Globe, Hay on Wye, 10am-12pm, 01497 821762. Fri 27 & Sat 28 March ELAN DARK SKY FESTIVAL
Locations in and around the Elan Valley. A weekend of celestial activities and performances in one of the top stargazing locations in the world. Fri 4pm-11pm, Sat 11am-11pm. bit.ly/elandarkskyfestival
Sat 28 March WELSH BEEKEEPERS’ ASSOCIATION
Annual Spring Convention. A full days programme of international speakers, traders and much more. The Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells, from 8.30am, £10 entry, £8 for advance tickets from www.wbka.sumupstore.com www.wbka.com
March HEREFORD CATHEDRAL
Mon - Sat - Cathedral Tours, 11.05 and 2.15pm, £10, students £8, under 16 year olds £5. Selected datesTower Tours, £10, under 16s £5, students £8, 01432 374210. www.herefordcathedral.org
Starting March ABERYSTWYTH LIFELONG LEARNING COURSES
2 March - Understanding Amphibians, online, 8-10 weeks with one in-person session at Llysdinam, £140. 2 March - Water Justice and Health (Part 1), online, 8-10 weeks, £140. 2 March - Fungal Ecology, online, 8-10 weeks, £140. 2 March - How to Design a Scientific Project, online, 8-10 weeks, £230. Aberystwyth University. Details 01970 621580 or www.ac.uk/learning KNIGHTON COMMUNITY WOODLANDS GROUP Volunteer with us on our weekly task days to learn new skills. http://tveg.org.uk/wordpress/woodland-project Email woodland@tveg.org.uk 01547 520374.
HAVE YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO HAVE A GO AT BEING AN ARCHAEOLOGIST?
Whether you are new to archaeology or looking to gain some practical experience for an educational course, we have several opportunities to get involved. Abbey Cwmhir Heritage Trust welcomes you to work alongside our team of dedicated volunteers, led by Trysor, over two weeks in July 2026. For further information, https://abbeycwmhir. org/events/excavation-2026/
KINGTON LOCAL ENVIRONMENT & ENERGY NETWORK (KLEEN) Presentations & networking without borders. Email: kingtonkleen@gmail.com
Every Third Saturday in the Month PRESTEIGNE REPAIR Presteigne Youth Centre, Hereford Street. 10am-12pm. Household items repaired for free. Info: 01544 267997. First Saturday of the month LEOMINSTER REPAIR CAFE 10am-12pm Community Centre. Electricals, household items, clothing etc. repaired for free, donations welcomed. Tool sharpening £2. See Facebook and book via website https://leominsterrepaircafe.org.uk/
complementary therapies
Disclaimer: We would like to emphasise that these listings relate to COMPLEMENTARY medicine practiitioners. Broad Sheep does not endorse any of the practitioners or healing methods listed. We provide no recommendation and take no responsibility for their content.
A is for ACUPUNCTURE with Joanna Bruce RGN, MBAcC at The Body Clinic, Leominster & Richard’s Castle. Treating pain (NICE recommended) and long-term health conditions since 1985. Food intolerance testing. Phone 01584 831 840 or text 07984 460969.
E-booking: www.thebodyclinicleominster.co.uk
ACCREDITED, EXPERIENCED PSYCHOTHERAPIST & COUNSELLOR: One-to-one sessions for adults age 18 upwards, in Hay-on-Wye (HR3) and by online video. Find relief from anxiety and depression; overcome trauma; transform anger and low self-worth; navigate divorce, bereavement, and other difficult life experiences. Contact Sarah Hamilton at HAY COUNSELLING, 07580 482751, www.haycounselling.co.uk.
ACUPUNCTURE AND TUINA: I use TCM acupuncture, electro-acupuncture and Tui Na (therapeutic massage) to treat a wide range of health conditions. In Ledbury at my home treatment room on New Street, and in Hereford at Kyrle House Practice (kyrlehouse.co.uk 01432 273234). Acupuncture-Acutherapy Council member. Ruth Busbridge, BSc MSc Dip.Acupuncture. https://rbacupuncture.co.uk/ 07743809466 ruthbacupuncture@gmail.com
ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE LESSONS with Ron Colyer, B.Mus., M.S.T.A.T. An Alexander teacher, accredited by and member of the Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique, with over 40 years experience, I am currently offering lessons in Malvern and surrounding areas. Alexander work can help with back pain, joint pain, neck pain, as well as enhancing skills, e.g. in performing arts, yoga practice, etc. The lessons help you to become aware of faulty habits of body use, including inappropriate tension or misdirected energy. You learn to help yourself - it’s really a reeducation process rather than a therapy. For more on Alexander Technique visit alexandertechnique.co.uk Contact me on 07733 253056, or email alextechwithron9@outlook.com
ARE YOU EXPERIENCING ILL HEALTH? Nutritional therapy can help with: gut issues, IBS, stress, anxiety, degenerative disease, dementia, child autism, hormones and more. Book an initial comprehensive assessment and advice. Call Julie: 07356 248 656. Email: juliehowesnutrition@outlook.com Web site: juliehowesnutrition.com All consultations at The Body Clinic, Leominster. www.thebodyclinicleominster.co.uk
AROMATHERAPY MASSAGE, REFLEXOLOGY & REIKI
HEALING with Clare Stanton ITEC. Book a relaxing treatment with Clare in a calm and tranquil setting to soothe the body and relax the mind.01568 750 055 / 07793532417 clare.stanton@hotmail.co.uk
ARE YOU NEURO SPICEY? Do you have a formal or selfdiagnosis of AuDHD, ADHD or Autism? Would you like to feel better in yourself? Find out how your wellbeing may be directly linked to your lifestyle choices, what you eat, your emotional support and how connected you are to people (in person or online) who appreciate your unique differences. Contact either of us to hear about a new holistic approach available at The Body Clinic Leominster HR6 8EP or call Vicky t: 07790 162067 or Joanna t: 07984 460969.
BODY CLINIC, LEOMINSTER Holistic Therapies and advice for rehabilitation, pain, mobility and long term health conditions. Improve and/or support mental health, wellbeing, women’s and men’s health, fertility, pregnancy and much more. Unsure what’s best for your health issue? Book a Holistic Health assessment so an experienced health practitioner can help you. 17 West St, Leominster HR6 8EP www.thebodyclinicleominster.co.uk 01568 368 907/07493 078 566. thebodyclinicleominster@gmail.com
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY SERVICES - DR NANCY BANCROFT Are you struggling with intense emotions, feeling overwhelmed, lost or stuck? Make sense of your experience and create lasting change, with a specialist mental health professional. Trauma-focussed psychotherapy ~ EMDR ~ mind-body integration
1:1 therapy ~ training ~ supervision. Online and face-to-face sessions available in Pembridge, Herefordshire.Contact hello@thebodyinmind.co.uk www.thebodyinmind.co.uk
COUNSELLING talking therapy to help alleviate distress. Debbie Andrews, 10 years plus experience of working with adults and young people aged 11 years and upwards. Online and face to face appointments at The Body Clinic, Leominster (book via their website) and The Fred Bulmer Centre, Hereford. Supervision also available. Call or text 07874 828701, email debbieandrewscounselling@gmail. com, www.debbieandrews.co.uk
EMOTIONAL WELLBEING: Anne Cummings FETC (Adv Dip), BAoG (Dip), MBIG (Dip) offers a safe, effective therapy to help adults and children heal their emotional and spiritual wounds and fulfil their personal potential. If you have difficulty relating to others, or have troublesome emotions call Anne on 01547 530977. Specialist knowledge and experience of working with panic attacks, anger, stress, bullying, low self-esteem, bereavement/loss and anxiety. For more information www.thewritetofeel.com.
FOOT HEALTH PRACTITIONER - Toenail trimmingCallus - Corns - Fungal nails - Cracked heals - Athletes Foot - Foot maintenance - Foot health advice. Contact Leanne on 07479 055027, thebodyclinicleominster.co.uk 17 West Street, Leominster HR6 8EP.
GONG BATH SOUND MEDITATION SESSIONS IN & AROUND HEREFORDSHIRE. Soundscapes can aid in the letting go of old emotions & limiting behaviours. I run twice monthly Group sessions, & also offer 1:1 sessions, hen parties, corporate / wellbeing events, retreats. For more info. Contact Lizzie 07870345216 www.lizzieyogahereford.com
HEREFORD HOMEOPATH and BIODYNAMIC CRANIOSACRAL THERAPIST Juliet Ablett (RHom, MARH, MNCHM, RCST). Holistic health care with experienced practitioner using homeopathy, essences and homeobotanicals, safe and effective treatment for all ages. Also Craniosacral therapy, a light touch, non directive, powerful form of bodywork, also suitable for all ages. Hereford, Garway, Monmouth. www.julietablett.co.uk julietablett@mailbox.org
HOLISTIC HEALTH & NUTRITION Different bodies require different approaches. Receive personalised dietary and lifestyle guidance rooted in the ancient Chinese tradition of yangsheng or “nourishing life.” Address specific health challenges or simply work towards optimal wellbeing. Contact Natalie on 07391162202 or visit www.hsnholistic.com
LEARN THE ART OF FEMININE DEVOTION. Emily Martin - 07747 250720 - www.bigasskinkyheart.com
LEOMINSTER NATURAL HEALTH CENTRE Chiropractic, Herbal Medicine, Kinesiology, Cranial Sacral Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Reiki, Reflexology, Emmet technique. Remedial and Holistic Massage. Counselling inc: Couples and Family, Cognitive Behaviour and NLP Stress Management, Child Birth Issues, Psychotherapy. Telephone 01568 616411 email infoleominstercommunitycentre@ gmail.com Or visit Leominster Community Centre, School Road HR6 8NJ (behind Bridge Street car park).
LADIES, DISCOVER HOLISTIC WELLNESS SOLUTIONS FOR A VIBRANT LIFE. Raj Kumari, founder of Forever Radiant offering Aromatherapy massage in the form of, Deep Tissue or Stress Managing Relaxation. For further info call Raj on 07952 548519, Email info@forever-radiant.com, Web: forever-radiant.com. 1/2 price treatments available with my loyalty card.
MASSAGE THERAPY WITH MARIAN HARDIMAN (MTI, CNHC, MLDUK). Remedial, Sports, Holistic, Indian Head Massage. Organic Facial and Manual Lymph Drainage. Clinic in Presteigne (The Retreat), Presteigne, LD8 2UF. Contact: marian@silvanmassage.com, www.silvanmassage.com, 07816 981454.
NUTRITION & FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE Want to understand what’s driving your symptoms? Nutritional therapy and functional testing can help uncover the root causes and provide clear, personalised strategies. Supporting health and wellbeing in both adults and children. Book a free 30-minute online discovery call Natasha Price, MSc, BANT, CNHC info@natashaprice.co.uk 07970 759789.
PSYCHOTHERAPIST & COUNSELLOR. Kington based. Face-to-face sessions for individual adults over 18. No couples work. Regain control of your life, restore meaning to your existence and relief from anxiety, sleeplessness and troubled relationships. Penny Cole 07776 146427. http://www.pennycolecounselling.co.uk
REIKI PRACTITIONER - based in Knighton and visits within a 12 mile radius. Over 20 years experience. I bring a portable massage couch with me for your comfort. Please phone or text Louise Home on 07891970015 for a treatment in your own home.
SHADOW WORK, COUNSELLING & DEEP PROCESS
PSYCHOTHERAPY - Facilitated shadow work is a form of embodied deep process psychotherapy (DPP). I specialise in long-form in-person sessions, 3 - 5 hours in length. These deep-dive sessions offer an accepting and shame free space within which to explore and transform those habitual, ingrained or unconscious patterns, beliefs or behaviours that trapping you and hold you back from living a full, meaningful and joyful life. This work holds the potential for deep personal growth and deep healing and is the place to turn towards and dive deeply into difficulty and challenge, shame or guilt, your grief, your pain, your fear or rage. The holding I offer you is both sensitive and strong, and you are invited to bring any issue you wish to our work together. Find out more about shadow work and to schedule a free 20-minute consultation at: www.inner-truth.co.uk - Alasdair Kirk - 07792 405 660.
SOUND THERAPY, with Gongs, Singing Bowls and other therapeutic instruments to relieve stress and anxiety, restoring mental, emotional and physical wellbeing. Monday night ‘Sound Bath’ sessions at The Fold, Bransford in Worcestershire and at Hellens Manor, Much Marcle, Herefordshire, 1-2-1 treatments in Ledbury, retreats, private groups, workshops, celebrations. Contact Cecilia on 07857 128 082, info@csoundspace.com www.csoundspace.com
SOUND THERAPY BY EDAN SOUND. Soesen Edan is a qualified Sound Therapist with over 20 years of experience running 1-2-1 and group sessions, teaching and retreats. Sound therapy is excellent for all manner of ailments & disease; regulates heart rate & blood pressure, reduces stress & anxiety and brings people to a deeply relaxed state. Monthly group sessions held in Herefordshire, Malvern & Birmingham. 1-2-1 sessions in Holme Lacy. Extensive experience working with complex disabilities & autism; prison therapeutic education, corporate sessions, team away days, workshops & bespoke sound consultancy. www.edansound.co.uk
WOODLAND ECOTHERAPY AND BIOGRAPHICAL COACHING with Hattie Duke of Hearthlight Nemetona, our beautiful woodland regeneration project in Bredwardine, a special sacred haven, allows you to unwind and de-stress. You might also be feeling lost or stuck, overwhelmed or simply needing to pause. Through biography work we find treasures from your past and notice what patterns have been woven into your life. These sessions will give you more confidence, belonging and conviction to step forwards on your own unique journey.www.hearthlight.co.uk, or call 07947 890855 for a FREE conversation to find out more.
Workshops
WORKSHOP LISTINGS - Single (dated) listings are free. Year round, ongoing workshops will cost £45 per year.
Fri 6 March
GUA SHA FACIAL MASSAGE WORKSHOP WITH MARIAN HARDIMAN
Learn how to give yourself a Gua Sha facial massage to contour and smooth the skin. Great for circulation, lymphatic drainage and skin brightening. £25. Silia Cottage, Presteigne, 1pm-3pm. www.silvanskincare.com, 07816 981454, info@silvanskincare.com.
Tues 10 March
FACE YOGA WORKSHOP WITH MARIAN HARDIMAN 10am-12pm. Learn a Face Yoga routine to practice at home to relax and tone your face. Great for improving circulation and definition. £25. Silia Cottage, Presteigne, 10am-12pm. www.silvanskincare.com, 07816 981454, info@silvanskincare.com
YOGA IN PRESTEIGNE
• Group classes and one-to-one tuition to support well-being. • Vedic chant tuition. • Yoga therapy to help during challenging times.
‘Anybody can breathe. Therefore, anybody can practise yoga.’ (TKV Desikachar)
Marie Hudson 07972 492304
marieh279@gmail.com www.theyogapractice.org.uk
Fri 13 March GONG BATH
With Chrys Blanchard. Two sessions to choose, 4pm-5.30pm or 7.30pm-9pm. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat. Upstairs, The Art Shop & Chapel, Abergavenny, £15, 01873 736430.
Tues 17 March SACRED SONG AND DANCE
Experience love, harmony, healing and beauty through movement and song. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7.30pm-9.30pm, £15-£8, to book mikejhadden@gmail.com
Fri 20 March
FACIAL WITH MARION
At Frith Meadow, Stapleton, Presteigne, LD8 2LS11-3pm will be hosting Marion from Silvan Skincare who is an experienced massage therapist and facial massage teacher based in Presteigne. This workshop will give you a chance to make a bespoke facial oil using beautiful organic plant oils and then learn how to give yourself a gua sha facial treatment to treat skin and boost wellbeing. Nourishing lunch provided. £65. To book email Bex- frithmeadow@gmail.com
First Wednesday of the month
BEREAVEMENT CAFE
All welcome for an informal and friendly gathering for those who have been bereaved, recently or long ago. College Hall, Hereford Cathedral, 2.30pm-4pm, coffee, cake and conversation. Run by volunteers, www.herefordcathedral. org
Thursday weekly
HEALING ARTS PRACTISE
Join a company of new friends sharing informal healing practises; massage swop, breathe, sound and frequency healing, movement, sharing and dream circles. Leominster and Hereford, £10 drop in more info; Kirsty on 07421453114, email: healingartspractisegroup@gmail.com
MINDFULNESS THERAPEUTIC ART WORKSHOP
A day of self exploration, reflection and release , no art skills needed just a willingness to play. Facilitated by experienced Art Psychotherapist. Brampton Bryan. For enquiries call : 01547 519414
KUNDALINI YOGA CLASSES & WORKSHOPS & 1-1 SPIRITUAL HEALING
Fun, flowing, energetic, deeply relaxing & releasing for mind, body & spirit, Georgie’s Kundalini Yoga sessions welcome teens & preteens as well as adults. Kington & Brilley, timetable here healingspirits.co.uk. 1-1s for guidance, deep relaxation & energy healing. www.healingspirits.co.uk
Visit Ledbury’s purpose built, intimate theatre with comfortable seats, bar and a warm welcome, for a great programme of original drama, music, cinema and live screenings - see listings for what’s on
READY TO RESET?
Join our Fasting & Wellness Retreat in the serene Herefordshire Hills. Experience expert-led fasting, yoga, art therapy, nature, and healing. Led by Grace, BSc (Hons) Genetics and qualified fasting coach. Look and book for June at www.fastingwithgrace.com
OXFORD ARMS BARN
4 March - Sunflower Social at Places of Welcome. A hidden disabilities support group and network, 10am-12.30pm, free. 11 March - Dementia Matters at Places of Welcome. 10am-12.30pm, free. Oxford Arms barn, Kington, 07301 081444, www.openarmskington. co.uk
HATHA YOGA & SOUND THERAPY WITH BRIDGET ROWAN
90min Yoga classes on Zoom and in Peterchurch HR2 0RS to keep you moving and doing the things you love and to bring a sense of calm, peace and improve your wellbeing. Group soundscapes held regularly in the beautiful St Peters Church, Peterchurch. Individual yoga and sound therapy sessions available. Please see my website for further information www.bridgetrowan.uk or contact Bridget 07904 111334.
First Wednesday BEREAVEMENT CAFE
An informal and friendly gathering. College Hall, Hereford Cathedral, Hereford, 2.30pm, www.herefordcathedral.org
LUDLOW ASSEMBLY ROOMS
Mon - Yoga, 10.15am, £8. Julie Burdett 07780 905729. Mon 6pm, Wed 7pm, Thurs 10am - Tai Chi, £10, mikecoffeyemail@gmail.com Mon - Women’s Self Defense, 7.45pm, £10, mikecoffeyemail@gmail.com
Tues - Evergreen Pilates, 9am, £8.50, Ryan 079848 16847. Wed - Pilates, 10am, £10 per session. Sarah on 07967 482510. Fri - Mindful Yoga, 11am, £48 per term, Sophie 07930 353118. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 01584 878141.
PAVILION MID WALES
Every Tues - Eazy Aerobics with Esme, 11am-12pm, 07711 133720. Every Fri - Pilates with Lucy, 8am & 9.15, 5 week course, £27.50, booking essential. Pavilion Mid Wales, Llandrindod Wells, 01597 258118.
THE ART SHED, MID WALES ARTS
Every Thurs - Yoga with Karen Booth, 4.30pm-6pm, karentheyoga@gmail.com 07794 337318. Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, 01686 688369.
THE COURTYARD, HEREFORD
Tues - Pilates, 10am-10.45pm. The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.
