Broad Sheep May 2017

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T’S a disgrace how little good live music there is on TV these days. Yes, yes, I know there are all those so called music channels pumping out videos of rap, R & B, Bollywood and vintage hits. They have names like Chart Show, The Vault, B4UMusic, Heart, Kiss, Viva but that’s not what I’m talking about.

Grumpy old git that I am, I want to see live music played by real people so you get to see what they are made of. The Scottish Gaelic Channel BBC Albi seems to be able to put really good concerts of live music on once or twice a day. What have we got on the BBC? Bugger all, except of course dear old Jools Holland. Now he maybe be an annoying little twat, but at least he’s our annoying little twat and he does endlessly support live music. For instance, looking at tonight’s schedule I see it features not one, but two geezers who have appeared in the Dukes Arms in Presteigne. Michael Chapman who (thanks to Salt) has played in the Dukes four or five times and of course Ed Sheeran.

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4 What do you mean? No, I know Ed never played in the Dukes, but I didn’t say played, I said appeared. He used to be Nizlopi’s roadie and John claims he can Letter’s page 6 remember the mighty ginger one turning up with JCB gang the first couple of times Art 8 they played in Presteigne. I, of course, remember nothing!

Art workshops 12 Ed was a massive Nizlopi fan and used to spend a lot of time in his early interCinema

18 views going on about how great Dance 22 they were. Anyway, now Ed rules Food

24 the world but it appears it’s not all plain sailing. Indeed he’s just had Music 26 to shell out 20 mill to some pesky Music workshops 39 firm who claims he’s been nicking Band directory 40 other people’s tunes. Now we all Theatre 42 know Ed’s a really friendly little chap and the last thing he’s liable to do Word 46 Grass roots 50 is grab some jumped up X Factor performer like Matt Cordle’s song Comp therapies 52 and call it his own. (Actually I’ve just listened to them both back to back We take no responsibility to see what all the fuss is about and for the veracity of the I feel in the grip of a strange desire to go and murder everybody who’s ever been information herein on X Factor and then Ed and probably Adele too and then jump off Beachy Head while singing the original version of Hound Dog by Big Mama Thornton. https:// Pete Mustill youtu.be/uVob4Iqzrr4).

Mayfield, Stapleton, Anyway Ed paid up unlike Led Zeppelin who, schooled in the ways of their erstwhile Nr Presteigne, Powys (very large) manager Peter Grant, when the band Spirit came looking for a piece of LD8 2LW Stairway to Heaven, politely told them to go and sling their hook if they wanted to Tel: 01544 260051 (metaphorically) keep their kneecaps intact. You see Robert Plant may come across Email: info@broadsheep.com all cuddly when he’s hanging round the Borders, but once he gets to America it’s a Website: www.broadsheep.com different game.

I actually think the whole thing is a pile of bollocks. If you start studying 1940s and 1950s blues and rock and roll, everybody is stealing off everybody all the time and that’s what made it such fun.

The fact that none of the artists were getting paid meant the chances of any million dollar lawsuits was pretty slim but the whole history of the music DEPENDED on artists listening to what other artists were doing and then copying it with a few minor changes or in Willie Dixon’s case just stealing it. The only reason it’s become an issue is because of the nature of the business just one or two people are making all the money and the rest of the music business is surviving on peanuts.

The upshot of all this is that I’ve decided Eds a bit of a soft touch at the moment so I’m planning to find one of Ed’s hit songs and then recreate my own song that I will claim he copied and then insert it into an early Tango Band album that I’ll have pressed up specially. I’ll just pop off to the computer now and choose a song from You Tube.

Right I’ve got one “Ooova Oowa Oowa-oo I’m in love with the shape of you” It’s a pretty simple tune - I’ll make the lyrics a bit the same. “Oh Oh Oh Oh yeah, I’m crazy about your hair.” Ill make the tune exactly the same. I’ll insert it into my 1993 album “Last Tango in Powys”. Call up the lawyers, but I won’t be greedy, 2.5 mill should do it.

Get some new copies of the album cut in the Czech Republic but with the old date on it. Bingo, it’s payday!

I know what you’re thinking. In court they will say “How could Ed possibly have heard this track before”. This is where we came in. Nizlopi at the Dukes Arms 2004. While I was organising the gig I must have been humming the tune - Job done.

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Letter’s page Sir; I see from the April edition of your esteemed organ that your correspondent Damian Grubb-Street has used my name to endorse the excellent Leuchtturm1917 series of notebooks. This I am happy to do; the index plus the numbered pages make it an invaluable tool for any serious researcher. Although the paper is better than Moleskine, in that ink from a fountain pen doesn’t leach through onto the next page, this doesn’t matter too much, as most research libraries insist on only pencil being used in situ.

I object, however, to the implication that I use the Leuchtturm1917 for bullet journaling. As a man who has had to employ the editor of this organ to organise a piss-up in a brewery on his behalf, bullet journaling is way beyond my severely limited organisational abilities. Also, the article implied that I use a Mont Blanc pen; nothing could be further from the truth. The tools of my trade are an inexpensive but high-functioning Lamy fountain pen and a Sheaffer propelling pencil what I won off ‘The Shropshire Star’ for writing the ‘Letter of the Week’ a few years back. Who says that writing is a thankless task?

Yes, the Leuchtturm1917 is expensive on one level (though is quality ever really expensive?); but I get them free, not because of a sponsorship deal, but because of the perennial problem facing the families of writers, viz. ‘What am I to get the old bastard for Christmas/Birthday?’ They could get me a book, I suppose, but I have lots already. And anyway, my tastes are much more sophisticated than that of my family.

I now only read novels by obscure writers from Iowa about failing pig farms, or history books called things like ‘Psychedelic Drug Use in Kettering, 1950-2001’.

Seeing their disappointed faces as I try not to sneer whilst unwrapping their well-meaning choices is too much for me to bear. So for many years, I have been more than happy to receive a Moleskine notebook on such occasions. Now I have discovered the Leuchtturm 1917 range, however, I have asked my family to get me one of those instead. Although they are costlier than a Moleskine, none of my family are professional writers, and so they are considerably richer than I. I should further add that Mr. Grubb-Street refers to me as the compere of Presteigne’s ‘Velvet Violin’ cabaret. This is no longer true, as I have been sacked by the impresario for fighting with an audience member who voted to leave the European Union.

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art POWYS Sidney Nolan Trust, The Rodd, Presteigne 01544 260149 www.sidneynolantrust.org 26 May - 29 Aug SIR SIDNEY NOLAN OM AC - paintings from across Nolan’s career. Open 10am-5pm.

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

Sidney Nolan Centenary 2017.

The Table, 43 Lion St, Hay-on-Wye HR3 5AA 01497 822802 25 May - 4 June SIMON DORRELL. Open daily 10am until late, serving coffee, drinks and fresh pasta by Nonna Caterina.

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

CARAD, East St, Rhayader, LD6 5ER 01597 810561 May Rural Crafts exhibition showcasing a range of local crafts from yesteryear and today. Open Tues-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-1pm.

Radnorshire Museum, Temple St, Llandrindod Wells 01597 824513 Until 24 June Open Art Exhibition.

Tues-Sat and Bank Holiday Mondays 10am-4pm, closed Sun. Studio 54 Gallery, 54 Bridge St, Kington, HR5 3DJ 01544 231527 May Permanent open studio. Sale of contemporary and historic works of art, small affordable bronzes, large splendid scupture and unique jewellery. Open 7 days a week, 11am-4pm. www.studio54gallery.co.uk Courtyard Antiques, High St, Presteigne, 01544 267033 May Selling exhibition of Staffordshire figures from 1800-1875, the folk art of Great Britain. 10.30am-3pm.

Globe at Hay, Hay-on-Wye 01497 821762 Until 7 July ‘Life Class’. ROBIN SCOTT. Open Wed-Sun 9.30am-5pm.

Old School Gallery, Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton 01547 550377 5 - 14 May ‘Landscapes Revealed’.

KEVIN STREET. 19 May - 11 June ‘All The Days She Can Spare’. RUSSELL MORRIS. An exhibition encompassing art and poetry following the decline of his mother with Alzheimer’s. Fri - Sun 11am4.30pm plus Bank Holiday Mondays.

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Assembly Rooms, Presteigne 01544 260777 6 May Lots of locally made, artisan gifts: cards, necklaces, furniture, paintings, bags, carvings, books, scarves and more. Open 10am-3pm.

Knighton Fine Art, 2 Broad Street, Knighton 01547 528052 May Flower woodblocks by 1920’s ‘phenomenon’ JOHN HALL THORPE. New work by RUTH KIRKBY, PETER SHREAD, MARTIN DUTTON & BRONTË WOODRUFF. C20th art, greetings cards and local crafts, Wed-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-1pm.

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

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

14 May - 15 July Festival exhibition.

FRANCES CARLILE - prints.

CORNELIUS VAN DOP - silver boxes.

BARBARA SPENCE, JESA MARSHAL & KATY LUXTON - jewellery. SUE DUNNE - ceramics. CATRIN DAVIES - stained glass. Open daily 10.30am5pm, Sun 11am-4pm.

Newtown Textile Museum, 5-7 Commercial St, Newtown SY16 2BL 01686 622024 May One of the few surviving handloom weaving factories. Craft demonstration on most Saturdays.

Open Tues, Thurs & Fri 12-4pm, Sat 10.30am-4pm and Bank Holiday Mon 12pm-4pm. Free. Private tours can also be arranged. www.newtowntextilemuseum.co.uk Wyeside, Builth Wells 01982 552555 Until 1 June ‘An Eye for Nature’.

SEAN MILNE - paintings and illustrations. Tues & Wed 12.30-9pm, Thurs-Sun 2-pm, closed Mon. Tower House Gallery, 29 High St, Knighton 01547 529530 May SCANTLEBERRY - textile pictures. Open Wed-Sat 10am-5pm.

Erwood Station Gallery, Llandeilo Graban, Builth Wells, LD2 3SJ 01982 560674 May A constantly changing mix of materials and styles occupying over 2000 square feet. Complimented by paintings and sculpture, plus seasonal exhibitions. Open daily 10.30am-5pm, tea room closes 4.30pm.

Museum of Modern Art, Machynlleth 01654 703355 Until 20 May ‘Inside the Studio’.

ROGER CECIL. Until 20 May ‘Welsh Chapels’.

DICK EVANS. Until 17 June ‘Always Water’.

BEATE GEGENWART. Until 24 June ‘Culture Colony: Interventions Part 1’.

6 May - 31 Aug Tabernacle Collection.

Mon-Sat 10am-4pm.

Minerva Arts Centre, Llanidloes 01686 413467 6 May - 3 June ‘Concealed’. Exhibition and workshops by the contemporary group Art Textiles: Made in Britain.

5 - 29 June The Wool and Willow Festival. A group venture showcasing unique, handmade products by textile, willow and wood artists from Wales and the Borders. Free entry. www.woolandwillowfestival.org Open daily 10.30am-4.30pm.

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

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

Lion Street Gallery, 6 Lion St, Hay-on-Wye, HR3 5AA 01497 822900 May Spring exhibition. Open Mon-Sat 10.30am-5pm.

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

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

Cafe. Plus TONY HALL - terracotta pots. Tues-Sat 10am-4pm.

Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws 01686 688369 7 May - 4 June 4 MA’s exhibition.

11 June - 3 July ‘On the Edge’.

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

Shepherd’s Ice Cream Parlour, 9 High Town, Hay-on-Wye 01497 821898 5 May - mid Oct TOM PERCEVAL - drawings of trees from Powys, Herefordshire and Shropshire, laser etched and engraved into various woods.

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

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Russell Morris, Old School Gallery, Bleddfa Centre Simon Dorrell, The Table, Hay-on-Wye

Jan Lewis-Jones, De Koffie Pot, Left Bank, Hereford

Map by Michael Drayton C.1612, Aardvark Books, Brampton Bryan

Alison Grimley, The Chapel, Bromyard

Scantleberry, Tower House Gallery, Knighton

Ian Gorton, Apple Store Gallery, Hereford

Oriel Davies Gallery, Newtown 01686 625041 Until 10 May ‘Vanishing Point’.

KELLY BEST. Until 10 May ‘Instructions for Imagined Spaces’. RORY DUCKHOUSE. Until 30 June ‘Migrations’. Dance film - a showcase of some best dance shorts from around the world.

Mon-Sat 10am-5pm.

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

Court Cupboard Gallery, Llantillo Petholey, Abergavenny, NP7 8AU 01873 852011 Until 11 May ANDREW LEGGE photographs. GAIL TURBUTT - glass.

10.30am-4pm.

HEREFORDSHIRE Antiques In Tents, Burton Court, Eardisland, HR6 9DN 01544 267033 14 May One day quality antiques fair.

Country, traditional and decorative.

45 dealers plus restaurant and bar.

Entry £4. Open 9am-4pm.

Border Bean Cafe and Gallery, 22-24 High St, Kington 01544 231625 28 May - 28 July ‘The Border Views’.

An exhibition of paintings by SIMON BASTIAN. Open Mon-Sat 9am-5pm.

The Market Hall, Mill St, Kington 07867 483135 20 May KINGTON ART AND CRAFT MARKET. High quality art and craft desirables, all by local designer-makers. Bespoke botanical lampshades; handbags, waistcoats and other textiles; original paintings, prints and artists cards; ironmongery; Alpaca products, knitted toys and wearables; French delicacies; handmade herbal skin care; jewellery; ceramics; personalised kid’s wear; gifts items, and more. Our growing market is an event not to be missed! Held on the third Saturday of each month until December.

Open 9.30am-3pm. Plus - the popular KLEEN Repair Cafe will also be on site - bring beloved but broken belongings to be sharpened, mended, fixed - free or by donation! www.kingtoncommunitymarket.wordpress.com Lion Gallery, Broad St, Leominster 01568 611898 May New for the gallery, ceramics by RICHARD BAXTER - thrown translucent porcelain bowls in jewel-like colours, alongside our usual varied selection of contemporary art and craft. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm.

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

Open National Trust times.

Ewyas Harold Festival of Arts 01432 356872 27 - 29 May ‘Inspired by Nature’.

RICHARD BAVIN. www.richardbavin. com

Wobage Makers Gallery, Upton Bishop, Ross on Wye HR9 7QP 01989 780495 May Contemporary craft work by makers BEN CASSON - furniture and treen. CLYDE HOARE - baskets and willow weaving. CLAIR HODGSON silver, gold and precious stone jewellery. PATIA DAVIS, SHEILA HERRING, ANDREW McGARVA, JEREMY STEWARD, PETRA STEWARD - ceramics. CLARE CASSON-McGARVA - handstitched and dyed textiles. Open Thurs-Sat 10am-5pm.

Weaver’s Gallery, Church Lane, Ledbury 01531 634571 amanda.wright7@btopenworld.com 1 - 7 May ‘Texture and Light: The Seasons Through Art’. www.fiftiesart.com 16 - 22 May ‘Marking Time’. STITCH IN THE MIDDLE - textile art.

22 - 28 May HAZEL SHERLOCK & FRIENDS - paintings.

29 May - 4 June MOLLY ROZIER paintings and mixed media. Open 10am-4.30pm.

Apple Store Gallery, Unit 1, Rockfield Road, Hereford, HR1 2UA 01432 263937 3 May - 10 June ‘Magna Carta and The Forest Law’. Local artists’ responses to the seminal documents sealed in 1217. Private View Saturday, 6 May, 2-3.30pm. Exhibition launches a programme of events available on www.herefordshire.gov.uk/magnacarta Open Wed-Fri 9.30am-4.30pm, Sat 10am-1pm. Framing available.

Ross on Wye Library 01432 383615 2 May - 3 June ‘One Cheetah, One Cherry’. JACKIE MORRIS - original paintings. Open Mon, Thurs & Fri 9.30am-5pm, Tues 9.30am-7pm, Sat 9.30am-1pm, closed Wed & Sun. Wellington Community Centre 01432 830097 1 May Charity Art Exhibition and Sale.

Artists wishing to enter original framed pictures please contact Peter Manson.

Unframed originals also welcome.

Open Sat 10.30-5pm, Sun 10am-5pm, Mon 10am-4pm.

Gallery 54, 54 High St, Ross-on-Wye 01989 567917 May & June New work from CELIA JOHNSON, STUART ELLIS, ANNICA NEUMULLER, MARIA PIERIDES, ZOE TAYLOR & RACHEL SUDWORTH. Open Thurs-Sat 10am-4pm.

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

DOUG EATON - acrylic on canvas.

JULI-ANNE COWARD - ink on plaster/ canvas.

20 May - 24 June SALLY STAFFORD & ROB VAN HOEK. Open Tues-Sat 10.30am-5.30pm, Sun 11am-5pm, closed Mon except Bank Holidays.

Croft Castle, near Leominster www.nationaltrust.org.uk 3 June - 14 July MATTHEW WOOD. Paintings created on-site, responding creatively to Croft’s historic interiors.

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

Hereford Cathedral 01432 374201 Until 15 July ‘Mappping Inspirations’. Grayson Perry’s 2008 limited edition print ‘Map of Nowhere’ will feature alonside works by EWAN DAVID EASON, GENEVIEVE BELGARD, CHARLIE CALDERPOTTS & ANDREA McLEAN. Plus students from Hereford College of Arts.

Open 10am-5pm, normal admission applies.

Made in the Marches Gallery, No. 12 Church St, Kington, HR5 3AZ 07531 820195 Until 27 May ‘Spring Forward’ opening exhibition. A diverse choice of art and craftsmanship for sale and commission by artists living and working in the Marches of Herefordshire, Shropshire and Powys. Featuring work by PAUL BAINES KABY BITTEN,WILL CARR, SHANNON DONOVAN, NANCY FROST, KATIE GAMBLE, LORENZO GAVARINI, JASMINE GRASSIE, MICHAEL HANCOCK, MATT HATTER, RHIANNON HOOSAN, PETER HORROCKS, JANE KEAY, PETER KING, ALAN MATHEWS JANE MATHEWS, ROWAN MCONEGAL, MALCOLM MELLEN, KARLIN RUSHBROOKE, HETTY SCOTT, JENNI STUART ANDERSON, PEARL TAYLOR, ADAM WATSON, ANDY TOBIN, TORIA WHITFIELD AND TONY WRIGHT. Cards, ceramics, glass, paintings, prints, textiles, sculpture, stone, wood, metal and willow. Open Tues-Sat 10am-5pm.

Leominster Library 01432 383615 5 - 30 May ‘Rivers and Cattle’. EMILY JOY GAUNT - oils and wood-fired stoneware. Open Mon, Tues, Thurs 9.30am-5pm, Thurs 9.30am-7pm, Sat 9.30am-1pm, closed Wed & Sun. De Koffie Pot Gallery, Left Bank, Bridge St, Hereford, 01432 357753 2 - 7 May ‘Expressions’. HCA FINE ART BA HONS LEVEL 6 exhibition.

Open 10am-5pm, except 6 May, talk by Dr Daniel Pryde-Jarman (Word pages), then open till 9pm.

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

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

Open Mon - Sat,10am - 5pm.

Upstairs, Market House Gallery, Ross-on-Wye 01989 769398 6 May - 30 June Made in Ross, the arts and crafts collective celebrating their 2nd Anniversary with an exhibition of “Art and craft inspired by the River Wye”. Paintings, textiles, acrylics, glass, wood, sculptures. 10am-4pm.

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

Artists at the edge of abstraction.

1 - 9 July ‘Into The Woods’.

An exhibition concerning trees.

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

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

South Chapel, All Saint’s Church, Hereford 01432 370414 8 - 13 May ‘Silent Voices’. Photographic exhibition of everyday life in Bil’in, a village in occupied Palestine as seen by children who live there.

Open Mon-Sat 9.30am-4pm.

Blue Ginger Gallery, Stiffords Bridge, Cradley, Malvern WR13 5NW 01886 880240 May ‘Coast to Countryside’.

Organised by SHELLEY PERKINS. BILL EVANS & HILARY KINGTON - paintings. JEWELS PEPLOW & JAMES ORT - ceramics. JAN JAY - screenprinting. MEGAN EVANS collagraphs. KERRY NEWTH jewellery. SHARON McSWINEY metal wall pieces and limpet silver jewellery & TAMSIN ABBOTT stained glass. 10am-5pm.

The Courtyard, Hereford 01432 340555 Until 22 May ‘Reflections’. PRU Project.

Until 31 May Cabinet of Curiosities. Open theatre times.

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

Old Chapel Gallery, Pembridge 01544 388842 www.oldchapelgallery.co.uk From 27 May Hay Festival at OCG featuring sculpture, ceramics, glass, paintings and jewellery. Including new work by HANNAH WILLOW, VIVIENNE CAWSON, ALAN MORGAN and more.

Sat 6 May - throughout the year Garden Sculpture exhibition in a variety of media. 11am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm. Tues by appointment.

Elmslie House, 8 Avenue Rd, Great Malvern, WR14 3AG 07714 106386 20 - 28 May ‘John Piper at Elmslie House’. An exhibition and sale of over 50 prints, fabrics and original works.

Open Sat & Sun 10.30am-4.30pm, Mon-Fri 2-5pm, Late opening Fri 26 May until 8pm. Opened at other times by arrangement, cafe open each weekend. Gallery specialising in selling art and design from the 1950s under the identity fiftiesart.com The Print Shed, Swinmoor, Madley, Hereford, HR2 9JD 07796 673123 www.theprintshed.net May Give a Print Shed gift voucher The Spring 2017 programme of print and painting courses now online.

SHROPSHIRE Land of Lost Content, Craven Arms, SY7 9NW 01588 676176 National Museum of British Popular Culture. 11am-5pm daily, closed Wed. The Old Surgery Gallery, Clun 01588 640453 28 April - 1 May KEITH NOBLE - oils and watercolours. Open 10am-4pm.

Barbara’s Picture Framing, Units 3-4 Beaumont Rd (by bookshop), Church Stretton SY6 6BN 01694 723586 26 May - 4 June Acrylic paintings, limited prints, tote bags, placemats and coasters etc by local artist DIANA NUTTALL. Stylised, colourful local landscapes and memories of recent Venice trip. Open Daily including Sun 9.30am-5pm, Diana in residence for duration.

The Sun Inn, 10 High St, Clun www.shropshirehillsartweek.co.uk 3 & 4 June Pop up exhibition. JOSIE CROMPTON - watercolours. JANET MANIFOLD & BRONWYN THOMAS sculpture. Open 11am-5pm.

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

Thurs-Sat 11am-5pm.

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

Artwork from some best selling illustrators.

5 June - 17 Sept ‘Antarctica: Life in a Hostile Land’.

23 June - 3 Sept ‘Synthesised Landscapes’. MEADOW ARTS. Tues-Sat 10am-4.30pm.

Clun Barn, 9 Church St, Clun www.shropshirehillsartweek.co.uk 5 - 11 June Main exhibition featuring JOSIE CROMPTON - watercolours.

JANET MANIFOLD & BRONWYN THOMAS - sculpture. Open Mon 2-7pm with refreshments, Tues-Sun 11am-5pm.

Memorial Hall, Clun, SY7 8NY 01588 640506 27 May Clun Flea Market, Book and Vinyl Fair. Over 20 stalls, home made refreshments. Open 10am-3pm.

Bishop’s Castle Town Hall 01588 630023 6 May ‘It’s all Downhill from Here’.

JULIE PRICE & GEORGINA SHEPHERD. Focusing on the hills of South Shropshire and it’s Welsh Borders. Open Mon-Sat 10am-4pm.

6 May Antiques & Flea Market.

Open 9am-4pm.

13 May Craft Fair. Stalls including ceramics, sculptures, textiles, jewellery and much more. Open 10am-4pm.

Gallery 3, Gateway Arts Centre, Shrewsbury 01743 355159 Until 12 May HANNY NEWTON. 16 May - 23 June Group Show - ROB LECKEY, BERNIE MOORE, CLAIRE EASTGATE & PENNY TIMMIS. Open Mon-Fri 9am-4.30pm.

Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, SY7 9RS 01588 676060 Until 15 May ASTON ON CLUN ART GROUP. Open 10am-5pm.

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

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

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Aardvark Books, The Bookery, Manor Farm, Brampton Bryan, Bucknell, SY7 0DH 01547 530744 Until 14 May ‘Maps and Mansions’ Aardvark Books Annual Map exhibition. A large range of maps from 1600-1900 covering Herefordshire, Shropshire and Radnorshire including Blaeu, Jansson, Speed, Drayton, Rocque, Bowen and many others. Also includes Stanley Leighton’s scrapbook on the great houses of Shropshire.

29 May Brocante / Flea Market. Lots of stalls to find that perfect object with live accordion music from Norrie Davies, homemade food and much more. Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm.

Silk Top Hat Gallery, Quality Square, Ludlow 01584 875363 Until 6 May FRANS WESSELMAN new etchings, woodcuts and stained glass.

7 May - 31 May Mixed media exhibition from regular artists. Open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm.

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

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

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

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

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

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

May JEWELLERY MAKING With Melissa Hunt. 8 May - Wirework, bead stringing and pearl knotting all levels. 15 May - Intermediate jewellery day, levels 2 & 3.

20 May - Etching and photo-etching for jewellers all levels. 26 May - Cold Connections for jewellers: hinges, rivets, tabs, levels 2 & 3.

Plus on Tuesdays running blocks of 6 week evening classes, 6-9pm, £150.

All courses in Brampton Bryan, bring a packed lunch or buy from the cafe at Aardvark Books, two minute walk from the studio. Details 07931 351233.

May EASTNOR POTTERY Children’s Pottery Sessions in half term. Wed 31 May includes a go on the potter’s wheel. Places cost £15 per child with a 10% discount for x3 or more places booked. Family Pottery Fun during May Tues-Sat 10am-4pm. Simply book a session, turn up and choose from an exciting menu of pottery projects using real clay, inc potter’s wheel. No minimum order of participants required and projects start at just £5. Excellent & creative indoor activity. Potter’s wheel workshop Sat 20th May - Spend the day relaxing and creating pots on the potter’s wheel. £130. Includes materials, refreshments and lunch. To book a space, simply email admin@eastnorpottery.co.uk or tel 01531 633886.

May & June BLEDDFA CENTRE 2, 16 & 30 May - Sewing Group, 10.30am. 12 May - ‘Your Life, Your Landscape’. Kevin Street invites you to create multi-media works using photos, cuttings, memories and maps.

10am-4pm, £35 includes refreshments and lunch. 4 June - Bookbinding for Beginners, 10am-4pm, £45 includes lunch and materials. Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton, 01547 550377.

May COURTYARD WORKSHOPS & FAMILY SATURDAYS 6 May - Create a Smurf before the film ‘Smurfs: The Lost Village’, 10.30am.

13 May - Stage Make-up Workshop for ages 10+, 10.30am. 20 May Hairy Fairy Tails, create your own fairy tale before the show, 10.30am.

27 May - Make your own Peppa Pig, 10.30am. All £6. The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.

May ASSEMBLY ROOMS WORKSHOPS Sat - SmART, art and craft club for 8-14 years, 10.30am-12.30pm, £35 per term.

First Thurs every month Ludlow Arts Society, talks and demonstrations, 7.30pm, £4.

Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 01584 878141.

May SIDNEY NOLAN TRUST EVENTS 13 May - Intaglio Colour Inking with Mike Clements, 10am-3pm, £45.

16 & 17 May - Introduction to Lithography with Gini Wade, 10am-4pm, £90. All suitable for beginners and those seeking to refresh their skills. Advance booking essential.

20 & 21 May - Weekend Masterclass with Tony Hall. Paint, draw, sculpt, glaze and Raku fire with earth pigment dug from the Rodd. 10.30am-4.30pm, £98. Sidney Nolan Trust, The Rodd, Presteigne, 01544 260149, www. sidneynolantrust.org May COURSES AT THE PRINT SHED Visit www.theprintshed.net for the rest of the spring programme. The Print Shed, Madley HR2 9JD. info@theprintshed.net Call Jill for further info 07796 673123.

May GLOBE WORKSHOPS 7, 14, 21 & 28 May - Lego Club, 11am-12.30pm. 13 May - Needlefelting Classes, Furzie Wool Sculpture Courses, 10am-4.30pm, £65 includes all materials, light lunch and refreshments. 16 May - Globe Makers.

Informal craft group that meet one Tues a month, 7.30pm. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 01497 821762.

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May MID WALES ARTS CENTRE WORKSHOPS Thurs Art for Well Being, 10am-12pm.

20 & 21 May - Building a Wood Burning Kiln with Joe Finch. Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, 01686 688369. www.midwalesarts.org.uk May CRAFT WORKSHOPS Day and evening classes, creative weekend retreats at Little Pentre Organic Eco Retreats in Montgomery Powys. 18 May - Felted textured wall-hangings. 20 & 21 May - Felted textured crochet bags. Also coming up - How to crochet evening classes parts 1 & 2, Recycled fibre art jewellery, How to spin yarn beginners parts 1 & 2, How to make dreamcatchers evening class, Vintage crochet flower shawls wraps & scarves, Wet felted journals evening classes, How to spin art yarns part 1 & 2, Crochet bunting & Indian torans, 100% recycled card making, Textured felted button scarf wraps & cowls, Felted crochet flower brooches, Wet felted soaps, Recycled fairies from wire & fabric, Regular crafty get togethers, and much more.

Email Lea: info@littlepentre.co.uk or phone 01686 669893.

Sat 6 May & 3 June FREE DEMO AND HAVE A GO! 6 May A demonstration by artist Louise Pilditch to encourage new artists to have a go. 3 June Extreme Knitting, by textile artist Chris Champness: knitting with wire and rope. Made in Ross, Market House, Market Place, Ross-on-Wye, 11am-3pm, 01989 769398.

Sat 6 May YARN SHOP DAY At Sheepish, Bishop’s Castle, 1-3pm.

Come in with your knitting problems or just come and sit and knit over a cuppa. 10% off everything.

Tues 9, 16, 23 & 30 May HEALTHY FRIENDSHIPS WELLBEING GROUP Ecouraging people who endure emotional and mental distress to live happier, healthier and more fulfilled lives. 10,30am-12.30pm, £2 per session, includes light refreshments and any crafty materials. Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, 07706 762140.

Sat 27 - Mon 29 May EWYAS HAROLD FESTIVAL OF ARTS 27 May - Walk and Draw with Richard Bavin, 10am-12.30pm, The Park, Dulas. Simple Spinning with Amanda Huntley, 11am, Baptist Hall. Needle Felting with Lorna Hollom, 1pm, Baptist Hall. Patchworking with Jennifer Lewis, 3pm Baptist Hall. 28 May - Simple Spinning with Amanda Huntley, 11am, Baptist Hall.

Needle Felting with Lorna Hollom, 1pm, Baptist Hall, Design Ideas for Cushions with Susan Wright, 3pm, Baptist Hall. 29 May - Crochet Techniques with Wendy Gunn, 11am, Baptist Hall. Inkle Loom Weaving with Ann Bradley, 1pm, Baptist Hall.

Felting Techiniques with Ann Booth, 3pm, Baptist Hall. Also drop in activities throughout the festival including Frances Keenan - Basket Maker; Katrina Surya Kalkwarf - Wellbeing and Angela Thoo - Metalwork Artist at St Michael’s Hall.

Further details 01873 892965.

GEORGINA FRANKLIN Jewellery Individual Contemporary Design Commissions undertaken

Please see website for studio opening times.

www.georginafranklin.co.uk

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

Phone 01584 810085

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

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

Tues 13 June ABSTRACTING THE LANDSCAPE Be inspired by the wonderful landscape with a painting and drawing workshop led by Lois Hopwood and Karl Sylvester. The Pales, Llandegley. Further details ThePales.org.uk/artday

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

Sat 7 & Sun 9 July SQUARE BASKET COURSE Make an A4 letter tray or small picnic basket. No experience necessary. £180 (£50 deposit required), 10am-4pm. 135 Bargates, Leominster, £75 and includes lunch, tools and willow materials. Information and booking 01568 615079.

3rd Saturday KINGTON ART AND CRAFT MARKET Kington Market Hall, 10am-4pm. A range of high quality work by local artists and crafts makers. Craft making during summer months. www.kingtoncommunitymarket. wordpress.com 07867 483135.

Wednesdays POTTERY CLUB All ages and abilities.

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

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

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

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

ARTISTS & MAKERS AT THE ASSEMBLY ROOMS, PRESTEIGNE

SatURDAY6 may 10AM

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3PM

LOCAL ARTISTs WORKING WITH WOOD, STONE, paper, paint, LINEN, WOOL AND SILK. SILVER AND SEMI PRECIOUS STONES, paintings, prints, pottery. with tea and cakes, plants for details contact Rosamund 01544 260777

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cinema THE LOST CITY OF Z (15) Writer/director James Gray (The Immigrant) has made a rather old-fashioned, but thoroughly engaging action adventure based on real-life explorer Col. Perceval Fawcett (Charlie Hunnam, Pacific Rim) who in 1906 spent two years searching for a lost civilization in the Amazon jungle. Having left behind his sparky, intellectual and disapproving wife (Sienna Miller) and accompanied by his old army pal, Henry Costin (Robert Pattinson, Cosmopolis), he faced massive human and natural obstacles only to return twice more in his thus far unsuccessful quest. Lushly shot in Colombia on 35mm film, Gray avoids the sort of Errol Flynn-like derring-do the film’s worthy antecedents might have employed, wisely preferring to examine the more realistic human traits modern audiences can identify with. But ultimately it’s an exciting, pictorially ravishing, against-all-adversity thriller.

All reviews by Mark Williams

ASSEMBLY ROOMS, LUDLOW

CONQUEST, BROMYARD

2 & 3 May TRESPASS AGAINST US (15) 5 & 9 May THE TIME OF THEIR LIVES (12A) 8 & 9 May THE TIME OF THEIR LIVES (12A) A Life more Ordinary a selection of dementia-friendly film screenings and take place in a relaxed atmosphere with interval and tea and cake, this screening will also have subtitles.

8 & 11 May DANCER (12A) 12 & 13 May BEAUTY & THE BEAST (PG) 15 & 17 May THE SALESMAN (12A) 15 & 16 May ANOTHER MOTHER’S SON (12A) 22 & 23 May GRADUATION (15) 26 & 27 May LOST CITY OF Z (15) 29 - 31 May, 1 June A QUIET PASSION (12A) Details 01584 878141

5 May A UNITED KINGDOM

BOOTH’S BOOKSHOP 28 May THE HIPPOPOTAMUS (15) Richard Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye. Films every weekend.

Full programme www.boothbooks. co.uk 01497 820322

BRECON FILM SOCIETY 1 May TAXI TEHRAN (12A) 5 June LA FAMILLE BELIER Doors open 7.15pm for 7.30pm start.

Coliseum Cinema, Wheat St, Brecon.

Membership enquiries 01874 623166

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19 May I DANIEL BLAKE Conquest Theatre, Tenbury Rd, Bromyard. Details 01885 488575

COURTYARD, HEREFORD 1 April THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE 2 May TANNA (12A) 2 - 4 May THE LOST CITY OF Z (15) 2 - 4 & 30 - 31 May BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (PG) 2 May THE FITS (12A) 5 - 8 May DENIAL (12A) 5, 8 & 11 May GOING IN STYLE (12A) 5, 9 & 10 May FREE FIRE (15) 6 May SMURFS: THE LOST VILLAGE (U) 8 - 11 May ANOTHER MOTHER’S SON (12A) 8 May FENCES (12A) 9 & 10 May RULES DON’T APPLY (12A) 12, 16 & 18 May MAD TO BE NORMAL (15) 15 & 16 May LETTERS FROM BAGHDAD (PG) 15 & 16 May THE SALESMAN (12A) 15 & 16 May MOONLIGHT (15) 15 & 18 May TONI ERDMANN (15) 16 May SING! - RELAXED FILM SCREENING (U) 19 - 23 & 25 May THEIR FINEST (12A) 20 & 23 May THE STUDENT (15) 22 - 23 May THE OLIVE TREE (12A) 22 & 25 May MULHOLLAND DRIVE (15)

25 May CAMERAPERSON (15) 27, 30 May - 1 June PEPPA PIG MY FIRST CINEMA EXPERIENCE (U) 31 May & 1 June DANCER (12A) Details 01432 340555

2 May A UNITED KINGDOM (12A) The Talbot Theatre, Whitchurch 01948 660660 2 May A UNITED KINGDOM (12A) Lydbury North VH 01588 680302 2 May THE WEDDING RING (U) All Stretton VH 01694 723378 3 May I, DANIEL BLAKE (15) Cardington VH 01694 771295 5 May FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM (12A) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125 5 May PRECIOUS BANE (U) Fownhope New Memorial Hall 01432 860065 5 May A UNITED KINGDOM (12A) Kelsall Methodist Hall 01829 752548 5 May A STREET CAT NAMED BOB (12A) Great Witley VH 01299 896412 5 May A STREET CAT NAMED BOB (12A) The Simpson Hall, Burghill 01432 760816 5 May MOANA (PG) Staunton-on-Wye VH 01981 501031 8 May THE LIGHT BETWEEN OCEANS (12A) Welshpool Assembly Room 01938 552043 8 May A STREET CAT NAMED BOB (12A) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01982 728911 8 May SWALLOWS AND AMAZONS (2016) (PG) Church Stretton School 01694 724330 9 May BARBARA (12A) Garway VH 01600 750465 9 May A UNITED KINGDOM (12A) St Mary’s Church Hall, Ross on Wye 01989 720341 10 May A UNITED KINGDOM (12A) The Red House, Albrighton 01902 373854 10 May A UNITED KINGDOM (12A) Hope Bowdler VH 01694 723648 10 May A STREET CAT NAMED BOB (12A) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125

11 May LAND AND FREEDOM (15) Coalbrookdale & Ironbridge Community Centre 12 May MILE? MILE AND A HALF (U) Talbot Theatre, Whitchurch 01948 660660 2 May SULLY: MIRACLE ON THE HUDSON (12A) Dorstone VH 01981 550943 12 May A UNITED KINGDOM (12A) Bodenham Parish Hall 01568 797473 12 May GOLDEN YEARS: GRAND THEFT OAP Colwall VH 01684 540926 12 May VICTORIA (15) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125 13 May VICTORIA (15) Castlemorton Parish Hall 01684 833549 13 May A STREET CAT NAMED BOB (12A) Ryton VH 01743 718237 13 May SULLY: MIRACLE ON THE HUDSON (12A) Ripple Parish Hall 01684 592781 13 May THE EAGLE HUNTRESS (U) Cawley Hall, Eye 01568 615836 15 May A UNITED KINGDOM (12A) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911 15 May MAMMA MIA! (PG) SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630321 16 May MANDELA: LONG WALK TO FREEDOM (12) All Stretton VH 01694 723378 16 May SULLY: MIRACLE ON THE HUDSON (12A) The Royal British Legion 07886 697934 17 May HUNT FOR THE WILDER PEOPLE (12A) Escleyside Hall 01981 510696 18 May SULLY: MIRACLE ON THE HUDSON (12A) Perton Civic Centre 01902 745971 19 May A UNITED KINGDOM (12A) All Stretton VH 01694 723378 19 May GHOSTBUSTERS (2016) (12A) Bosbury Parish Hall 01531 640415 19 May AN EVENING OF SILENT MOVIES (U) Whitchurch & Ganarew Memorial Hall 01600 890640 19 May FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS (PG) Grimley Peace Hall, Sinton Green 01905 641572 19 May A STREET CAT NAMED BOB (12A) Shifnal VH 01952 462787 19 May ALLIED (15) The Red House, Albrighton 01902 373854 20 May ALLIED (15) Cleobury Mortimer Parish Hall 20 May EYE IN THE SKY (15) Hanley Broadheath VH 01886 853195 20 May ALLIED (15) Clun Memorial Hall 01588 640254 20 May SULLY: MIRACLE ON THE HUDSON (12A) Upton upon Severn Memorial Hall 01684 591044

A QUIET PASSION (12A) Far removed from the froth of Sex & The City, Cynthia Nixon gives a searing, multifaceted turn as American poet Emily Dickinson in the latest of writer/director Terence Davies’ justly acclaimed biopics (The Deep Blue Sea, House Of Mirth). Outwardly prim and although much loved by her sister Vinnie (Jennifer Ehle), brother Austin (Duncan Duff) and lion-maned father (Keith Carradine), Dickinson’s adult life was beset by emotional constraint and inner conflict.

Initially played as a rebellious schoolgirl by Emma Bell, her spirits are soon worn down after returning to her strictly Protestant Massachusetts home, and a painfully protracted spinster’s death before which little of her wonderfully expressive poetry had actually been published. Emily’s thwarted romantic fantasies and ambitions prove a great sadness – the quality of the performances anything but.

21 May WHATEVER HAPPENED TO BABY JANE? (12) Neston Civic Hall 0151 336 7805 22 May HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE (12A) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911 23 May WATER (12) Garway VH 01600 750465 23 May ALLIED (15) Much Birch Community Hall 01981 540097 23 May LION (PG) Talbot Theatre, Whitchurch 01948 660660 25 May SULLY: MIRACLE ON THE HUDSON (12A) Goodrich VH 01600 890609 25 May GET SHORTY (15) Coalbrookdale & Ironbridge Community Centre 25 May WE SHALL OVERCOME (12A) St Mary’s Church Hall, Ross on Wye 01989 720341 26 May SING (PG) SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630321 26 May THE GRADUATE (15) Sarn VH 01686 671205 27 May LION (PG) Waverton VH 01244 336055 27 May WHISKY GALORE! Neston Civic Hall 0151 336 7805 28 May POTICHE (15) The Coach House Theatre, Malvern 01684 892277 30 May A UNITED KINGDOM (12A) Loppington VH 01939 809236 2 June LA LA LAND (12A) SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630321

OLD MKT. HALL, SHREWS.

Until 4 May BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (PG) 5 - 11 May THEIR FINEST (12A) 12 - 18 May THE TIME OF THEIR LIVES (12A)

12 & 13 May THE SALESMAN (12A) 15 - 18 May THE HANDMAIDEN (18) 19 - 25 May THE SENSE OF AN ENDING (15) 26 May - 1 June LOST CITY OF Z (15) 27 May - 3 June THE BOSS BABY (U) 27 May - 1 June ANOTHER MOTHER’S SON (12A) 28 May - 8 June THE HIPPOPOTAMUS (15) Details 01743 281281

PLAYHOUSE, LEOMINSTER 6 May SING (PG) 7 May I, DANIEL BLAKE (15) 13 May PASSENGERS (12A) 20 May MANCHESTER BY THE SEA (15) 27 May LION (PG) 28 May SWISS ARMY MAN (15) 2 June LA LA LAND Playhouse Cinema, Community Centre, Leominster 01568 612583

REGAL CINEMA, TENBURY 1 May VICEROY’S HOUSE (12A) 2 May NOCTURNAL ANIMALS (15) 3 May TRESPASS AGAINST US (15) 4 & 5 May 20TH CENTURY WOMEN (15) 6 - 8 May TABLE 19 (PG) 9 & 10 May BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (PG) 15 May DANCER (12A) 17 May KONG: SKULL ISLAND (12A) 22 May JULIETA (15) World Cinema Series 23 May CARRY ON CLEO (PG) 30 & 31 May ANOTHER MOTHER’S SON (12A) 1 June THEIR FINEST (12A) Details 01584 811442

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TRESPASS AGAINST US (15) Chad (Michael Fassbender) is the savviest son of Colby Cutler (Brendan Gleeson), the intimidating patriarch of an Irish traveller family roaming the West Country looking for trouble. Unable to read or write, Chad is determined that the son he has with Kelly (Lyndsey Marshall, Hereafter) should get an education – which appals his irascible, flat-earth believing father. Known mainly for his t.v. work and Chemical Brothers videos – who indeed provide the edgy soundtrack – debut director Adam Smith initially engages us with some often hilarious, sometime startling family feuding but kicks the action up several gears when Colby plans a big heist that goes badly wrong, especially for Chad. Gleeson and Fassbender are on vigorous form and Rory Kinnear as the cop on their tail delivers a masterclass in pent-up frustration.

THEATR HAFREN, NEWTOWN 20 May LA LA LAND 7pm 31 May EDDIE THE EAGLE Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 1.30pm, £3, £8 includes light lunch, 01686 614555

WYESIDE, BUILTH WELLS Until 11 May GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2 (12A) Until 4 May POWER RANGERS (12A) Until 4 May TABLE 19 (12A) 1, 20 & 21 May PEPPA PIG (U) 5 - 7 May BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (PG) 5 - 7 May FAST AND FURIOUS: THE FATE OF THE FURIOUS (12A) 6, 7, 13 & 14 May SMURFS: THE LOST VILLAGE (U) 12 - 16 May A QUIET PASSION (12A) 12 - 18 May LADY MACBETH 13, 14, 20 & 21 May BOSS BABY (U) 14 May FENCES (12A) 14, 16 & 17 May GOING IN STYLE (12A) 17 May VICEROYS HOUSE (12A) From 17 May and into June KING ARTHUR: LEGEND OF THE SWORD (12A) 19 - 25 May THEIR FINEST (12A) 19 - 25 May LIFE (15) From 2 June THE ZOOKEEPERS WIFE (ctbc) From 26 May and into June PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: SALAZARS REVENGE (ctbc) Wyeside, Builth Wells 01982 552555

LIVE EVENTS ON SCREEN

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4 May JULIUS CAESAR RSC encore screening. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7pm, 07967 517125. The Courtyard, Hereford,

7pm, 01432 340555. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7pm, 01584 878141.

5 May DON CARLO All’Opera live from Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Florence. Old Market Hall, Shrewsbury, 01742 281281.

9 May THE ARTIST’S GARDEN: AMERICAN IMPRESSIONISM Exhibition on screen. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7.30pm, 019982 552555.

11 May OBSESSION National Theatre live. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7pm, 01885 488575. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7pm, 019982 552555. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7pm, 07967 517125. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7pm, 01432 340555. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 7pm, 01588 630321. Old Market Hall, Shrewsbury, 7pm, 01743 281281. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7pm, 01584 878141. Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye, 01497 820322. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7pm, 01584 811442.

13 May DER ROSENKAVALIER New York Met. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 5.30pm, 01885 488575.

Wyeside, Builth Wells, 5.30pm, 019982 552555. The Courtyard, Hereford, 5.30pm, 01432 340555.

SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 5.30pm, 01588 630321.

17 May TWELFTH NIGHT National Theatre encore. Walker Theatre, Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281.

17 May HOCKNEY: LANDSCAPES, PORTRAITS AND ONE STILL LIFE Exhibition on Screen. The Courtyard, Hereford, 8pm, 01432 340555.

17 May CLAUDE MONET Exhibition on Screen. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7pm, 01885 488575.

18 May WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF National Theatre live. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7pm, 01885 488575.

Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7pm, 019982 552555. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7pm, 01743 281281. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7pm, 01584 878141.

Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye, 01497 820322. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7pm, 01584 811442.

21 May WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF National Theatre live. Playhouse Cinema, Community Centre, Leominster, 7pm, 01568 612583.

24 May ANTHONY & CLEOPATRA RSC live. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7pm, 01885 488575. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7pm, 019982 552555.

Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7pm, 07967 517125. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7pm, 01432 340555. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7pm, 01952 728911. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 7pm, 01588 630321.

Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye, 01497 820322. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7pm, 01584 811442.

25 May ANTHONY & CLEOPATRA RSC live. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7pm, 01584 878141.

26 May ANTHONY & CLEOPATRA RSC live. Playhouse Cinema, Community Centre, Leominster, 7pm, 01568 612583.

4 June WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF National Theatre live. Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye, 01497 820322.

7 June THE DREAM SYMPHONIC VARIATIONS MARGUERITE & ARMAND Royal Opera House live. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7.15pm, 01584 811442.

11 June PETER PAN National Theatre live. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 2pm, 01584 811442.

WORKSHOPS

Wednesdays FILM MAKING CLUB The Courtyard, Hereford, 5.30-7pm, £20 per term, 01432 340555.

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dance Leviathan

Tues 23 May EDGE A postgraduate performance company of London Contemporary Dance School. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £12/£10, 01432 340555.

Dance Workshops

Single listings are free. Year round entries £40 Sun 7 May INDIA COMES TO SHROPSHIRE - SARASVATI An evening of circle dances to Indian music with some chanting (and chai and samosas). Sarasvati is the Hindu goddess of culture and the arts. Lydbury North Village Hall, 6-9pm, £10 in advance, £12 on the door, 01588 638614, email irisbriscoe@phonecoop.coop Tues 6 June BELLY DANCING Wellington WI Open meeting. With Belly dancing demonstration, practice, refreshments. Wellington Village Hall, 7.30pm, £4, 01432 830189, all welcome.

Dance Performance Thurs 4 May RUN 2FACED DANCE. A triple bill choreographed by Tamsin Fitzgerald, Lenka Vagnerova and Rebecca Evans.

Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7.45pm, £9/£7, 01686 614555.

Fri 5 & Sat 6 May BIRMINGHAM ROYAL BALLET A sparkling triple bill that highlights the diversity of classical ballet with live music from the Royal Ballet Sinfonia. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281.

Wed 10 May FOOTLOOSE 2017 DANCE SHOW SPECTACULAR FOOTLOOSE DANCE GROUP STUDENTS showcase their award-winning dances. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7pm, £6, 01686 614555.

Wed 10 May ALICE IN WONDERLAND BALLET THEATRE UK. A captivating piece of ballet based on Lewis Carroll’s much loved children’s books, brimming with wit, humour and charm. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7.30pm, £15/£14, 019982 552555.

Thurs 11 May LEVIATHAN Leviathan follows Ahab, a ship captain hell-bent on capturing the white whale Moby Dick. Featuring a cast of seven, Wilton’s trademark blend of athletic dance, martial arts, capoeira and partner work will have you on the edge of your seat. Theatre Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, 01874 611622.

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Wed 17 May AN AUDIENCE WITH NATALIE LOWE AND IAN WAITE: SOMEWHERE IN TIME Striclty’s favourite couple are back with a bang after their first successful UK tour with a dance showcase spectacular. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £26/£24.50, 01432 340555.

LEARN TO JIVE IN MID WALES Mondays - Castle Hotel Llandovery, SA20 0AP. Regular weekly class, just turn up & join in [TU&JI]. Check for Bank Holiday changes.

Wednesdays – Newbridge on Wye Community Centre (adjacent to the School). Regular weekly class, just TU&JI. Both classes are suitable for complete beginners and experienced dancers with or without a dance partner.

Doors open 7.20 £5pp Beginners Class starts 7.30pm.

Some Sundays - Swing’n’Jive from 6pm at The Elan Hotel, Rhayader. Free entry Jive dance night see website or facebook page for dates and more information www.jive.wales - fb ‘Mid Wales Jive’ - 07767 358079.

ECSTATIC RHYTHMS DANCE IN RHAYADER With Clive Hedger 4th Friday of the month 7.30-10pm At Carad - Rhayader Museum & Gallery, East Street, LD6 5ER. This is a freestyle dance class drawing upon elements of 5 rhythms, ecstatic / shamanic dance with some of the best ever music on a great sound system.

No experience necessary. No steps to learn, just following the heart in motion. Wear loose clothing and bring water. £10 (concessions available). For further info clivephilippa@hotmail.com 01982 552535 / 07905 743272.

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

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

ALANYA’S BELLYDANCE CLUB OPEN LEVEL BELLYDANCE CLASSES Mondays, 7.00-8.30pm Lady Hawkins’ Community Leisure Centre, Kington. Thursdays, 7.30-9.00pm Bodenham Parish Hall, Leominster. £30 per 5 or pay termly (includes 1 free class). For information and other classes visit www. alanyabellydance.com Enquires to info@alanyabellydance.com or call Abbie on 07962 161081.

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

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

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

Mon SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING Join an enthusiastic adult group on Monday evenings to learn how to dance jigs, reels and Strathspeys at Llanelwedd School Hall, Builth Wells from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. £2 per session (first free). No need to bring a partner. Beginners and experts welcome. 01982 570324/01544 350707.

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

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

Mon RIPPLERS DANCE CLASSES For 8-11 year olds.

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

Mon YOUTH DANCE CLASSES For ages 11 and over.

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

Tues FOXWELP MORRIS Why not try Morris dancing?

We practice very Tues evening at 7.30pm in Moccas Village Hall from Sept to May. Mainly dances from the Cotswolds, but also some from the Welsh Borders.

All sexes welcome, and ability to dance not necessary!

Beginners welcome. Contact Jude 01497 821775 or Paul 01497 821003.

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

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

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

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

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

Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 01584 813711.

BLEDDFA CENTRE WHAT’S ON - MAY

TWO EXHIBITIONS THIS MONTH! ’LANDSCAPES REVEALED’ 5 - 14 May Exhibition by Kevin Street exploring ways in which our past impacts on present life, in both visual art and the written word.

‘ALL THE DAYS THAT SHE HAS’ 19 May – 11 June Exhibition by Russell Morris. Drawings, prints and poetry responding to the experience of Alzheimer’s, giving a sense of the ebb and flow of the condition, offering an experience which, whilst raw, is resonant.

ART GALLERY, SHOP AND CAFÉ OPEN Friday, Saturday and Sunday, plus Bank Holiday Monday from 11:00 – 4:30 Tues 2, 16 and 30 10:30 SEWING GROUP welcomes new members to their project; stitching the history of Bleddfa.

Fri 5 monthly 11:00 – 12:00 SILENCE & STILLNESS an opportunity to experience Just Being, led by Lee Moore. Donations.

Sat 6 11:00 – 12:30 MEDITATION: monthly warm, welcoming, regular event for beginners and experienced meditators, with Peter Conradi and James O’Neill Fri 12 10:00- 4:00 ART WORKSHOP ‘Your Life, Your Landscape’ with Kevin Street (exhibiting in Gallery) £35 includes lunch (all dietary options) and refreshments.

Sat 4 June 10:00 – 4:00 WORKSHOP: ‘Bookbinding for Beginners’ £45 includes lunch and materials. www.bleddfacentre.org for all our courses this year including booking forms, lots more information about upcoming events and our newsletter.

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

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food page The Bell, Yarpole

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T’S with a heavy heart that Mr Pernickety undertakes this month’s column, for he is not unmindful of the distress that a discouraging review of an eating establishment can cause its patron, or in this case, patronnes.

When Mr P and his somewhat jaded Lovely Companion arrived at the externally picturesque Bell Inn in the North Herefordshire village of Yarpole, he was anxious not to find too much fault with the place. A year or so ago, he had, without revealing his identity, talked to the two jolly blonde ladies who had just taken it on and he’d been encouraged by their declared aim of running a country pub with a simple traditional menu. He imagined something like the excellent Royal George at Lingen.

Although the Bell at Yarpole is in many respects a fine example of a Herefordshire pub, with its traditional timber-framed beaminess, woodburners and cider press, it suffers from the almost insurmountable disadvantage of being owned by one of the nation’s biggest and crassest pubcos – Enterprise Inns. As a result, the Bell has changed landlords half a dozen times in the last dozen years.

Even the famed Bosi brothers who operated it a while ago, although they made a great success of it, found the onerous terms that Enterprise applied simply wouldn’t allow it to be commercially viable.

The interior of the Bell has suffered grievously under former tenants. A recent incumbent attacked the place with a paint brush and gallons of faux Farrow & Ball, sloshing the stuff all over the masonry and the formerly lovely old oak beams, and someone has draped the windows with plumcoloured net curtains and pink ribbons, more suited to a down-market bordello than a country pub. The inherited furniture for the most part is cheap and charmless (although cheap doesn’t have to be without charm) while the walls are hung with a few ugly placards and dreary slogans. Mr P realises that the terms of an Enterprise tenancy don’t encourage operators to invest much, but it’s sensible to think about trying to present a place in a way commensurate with its age and inherent traditional qualities. To add to the disappointing interior, the music playing the evening Mr P and the LC dined was on a loop that sounded like the sound track from Abigail’s Party, all thumping bass and Barry White. Nevertheless, Mr P hung on to the hope that the food would compensate for all these shortcomings.

The first warning sign that it would not was the colossal size of the menu. It was impossible that everything on it could have been served freshly

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prepared and cooked. They were offering pages of distinctly non-English options, suggesting highly optimistic aspirations to ‘Gastro’-ness, as well as a vast choice of pasta and risotto dishes.

The LC wasn’t hugely hungry so she and Mr P shared a bowl of Mussels Marinara to start. As Mr P tasted the first one, he cocked a sanguine eyebrow. Although it might well have been tipped from a polythene bag into the pan, it was good – a good piquant tomato and cream source, and mussels that tasted fresh. He overlooked the staleness of the hunk of bread that came with it.

For a main course, he and the LC ordered Medallions of Pork, and a Chicken Leonardo.

Mr P asked for the pork to come with new potatoes and a green salad. The new potatoes had been boiled earlier in the day, and reheated; the green salad included unripe tomatoes and coleslaw. The meat, three slices of pork tenderloin, seemed tired and old; it was overcooked, leathery and devoid of flavour. With his traditional good manners, Mr P attempted to eat it all, but the LC was less tenacious with her Chicken Leonardo – presumably an attempt at an Italian recipe which left the chicken chewy and flavourless. (At the comparatively low price of £8-£9, neither dish was a bargain.)

The LC had had enough by then, but Mr P, doing his duty, ordered a rhubarb crumble with ice cream, which was bland, ordinary and absolutely not a bargain at £5.95.

Mr P was sorry to have found his experience at the Bell so disappointing. He had hoped that the blonde ladies might have stuck with the original concept they’d expressed, of simple home-cooked pub food. In his view, they would do better to offer far fewer dishes which they could really cook in-house – a good casserole, perhaps, and a small choice of grills - steaks and sausages (from a proper butcher).

Mr P will look in a year hence to see if they if they are still there, and if they have heeded this advice. www.misterpernickety.com

EVENTS

Thurs 11 May OFF GRID GOURMET SUPPER CLUB Hugh will source, create and cook his bespoke menu on the day. Booking essential. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, £25 vegetarian, £30 meat, 01497 821762.

Sun 14 May ANTIQUES IN TENTS One day quality antiques fair. Country, traditional and decorative. Delicious food in the restaurant cooked by John Hymas and Pam Linnett, plus bar. Antiques In Tents, Burton Court, Eardisland, HR6 9DN 01544 267033.

Entry £4. Open 9am-4pm.

Wed 24 - Sun 28 May BEER FESTIVAL A selection of locally produced real ales plus a couple of Stockmoor Farm ciders. Oxford Arms, Kington.

Fri 26 - Sun 4 June CASTLE STREET FOOD MARKET Step off the High St into Hay Castle’s attractive walled garden, sit under canvas and taste great street food from the Welsh Borders. The Honesty Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye, 10am-6pm.

Fri 26 - Sun 28 May & Fri 2 - Sat 3 June THE MENAGERIE NIGHT MARKET New evening pop-up. Enjoy laid back DJs, the Bookshop Bar and dining alfresco. Expect small brewery beer, local cider, fine wines and delicious food. The Honesty Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye, 6pm onwards.

Sat 27 & Sun 28 May THE MARQUEE SUPPER CLUB A pop-up travelling restaurant serving a Mediterraneaninspired five-course feast in aid of Refugee Community Kitchen and HOWLS. Memorial Square Marquee, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £45 for 5 courses, tickets from Shepherds Ice-Cream Parlour or 07970 556813.

Tues 30 May EAT LIKE A PIRATE! Design your own pizza treasure map and cook dead man’s fingers. For ages 3-11 years. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, 10am-11.30am, £7.50,01588 676060.

Sat 3 June SWAN BREWERY OPEN DAY Part of Leominster Festival, 2-5pm, 01568 616460, www.leominster-festival.co.uk Sat 3 June SUMMER FOOD AND DRINK - KINGTON CELEBRATES Seasonal produce. Free event, lots of new stands for summer. Eat, drink, buy cheese, pies, chocolate, patisserie and more. Kington, 10.30am-4.30pm, further details email summerfoodfest@gmail.com Every Saturday PRODUCE MARKET Pastries, cakes, artisan bread, local crafts and homewares.

Cheese Market, Hay-on-Wye, 9am-5pm, info@haymarkets. co.uk First Saturday of every month PRESTEIGNE LOCAL FOOD MARKET Memorial Hall Presteigne, 9am-1pm. The best collection of artisan food producers in the area.

2nd and 4th Saturday of every month KNIGHTON COMMUNITY MARKET With live music a regular feature in the cafe. Knighton Community Centre, 9.30am-12.30pm, 07751 221487.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

THE GREEN BEAN CAFE, WEOBLEY 01544 318865 Good, locally sourced, homemade food. Soups, all day light lunches, cakes and scones. Set in the heart of Weobley. Free wifi. Mon-Fri 9.30am-4.30pm, Sat 10am-4pm. With The Green Bean Shop/Deli under the same roof.

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

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

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

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

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

Tues - Sat 10am - 4pm.

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

Old Garage Shop, Knighton. Tues-Sat. Free parking, opposite library. Friday morning market stall in Presteigne. Veg boxes delivered to local area weekly. Restaurant orders welcome. info@rhosorganic.co.uk www.rhosorganic.co.uk

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

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

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

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

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

The Kaz Hawkins Band, Overton-on-Dee Festival, 5/6 May

Tues 2 May

Wed 3 May

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

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

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

ACOUSTICA: THE INNOCENT Three-piece alternative indie folk act.

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

OPEN MIC NIGHT The Courtyard Cafe Bar, Hereford, 8pm, free.

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

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

HELLENS MUSIC Featuring Catabile Girls’ Choir.

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

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

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

HELLENS MUSIC Piano recital by Christian Blackshaw.

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

DANIEL BACHMAN AND JAKE XERXES FUSSELL Evening of 6-string and Lap Steel instrumental and Country Blues songs of travel. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 7.30pm, £10, under 18s £5, 01588 630321.

EDDIE MARTIN Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 8pm.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Fri 5 May OVERTON ON DEE BLUES, ROOTS & REAL ALE FESTIVAL Featuring The Stumble, Dale Storr and 3 Kings. Overton Village Hall, Overton on Dee, 7.30pm, Fri £15, Sat £25, Weekend £35, camping, food, ales, 01978 710413, www.hookerblues.co.uk HELLENS MUSIC Musicians from the world’s leading orchestras perform some of Schubert’s chamber works. Hellens Great Barn, Much Marcle, 8pm, www.hellensmusic. com 01432 340555.

THE FLOK White Horse Inn, Clun.

GONE CUCKOO Exploring the fascinating world of the Cuckoo, following its trail through stories, music and song. Habberly Village Hall, 7.30pm, £10/£5/£25, 01743 790179. Arts Alive.

PHASE SEVEN Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

BLUES NIGHT WITH MR H Reet Petite, 18 West St, Leominster, 07484 545368.

OVERDRIVE Dun Cow, Shrewsbury.

THE CELTIC TENORS The first cross-over tenor act from Ireland. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £20/£19, 01432 340555.

WILL KILLEEN The Yew Tree, Peterstowe, 9pm.

NA-MARA Singer songwriter and guitarist Paul McNamara with mandolin player Rob Garcia play a mix of songs on contemporary and historical topics.

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

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

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

XL5 Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford.

FRUIT MACHINE Malthouse, Ironbridge.

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

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FLAT STANLEY An evening of live music and dancing with a five-piece Fiery Feisty Folk fusion band. Centre Celf, Llandrindod Wells, 7.45pm, £5/£4, 01597 822777.

FEDORA CHIC Jazz tunes with a touch of Latin.

Saturday Cafe, The Courtyard, Hereford, 12-2pm, free.

GONE CUCKOO Exploring the fascinating world of the Cuckoo, following its trail through stories, music and song. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 8pm, £11, students £7, 07967 517125. Arts Alive.

HEREFORD BIG BAND Charity concert with supper.

Withington Village Hall, 7.30pm, £12 in advance, £15 on the door, bar available.

Proceeds to St Michael’s Hospice and Withington Church, 01432 850074.

REET PETITE FESTIVAL An all day event of live music. Check Facebook for details. Reet Petite, 18 West St, Leominster, 07484 545368.

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

ROYAL WELSH COLLEGE OF MUSIC & DRAMA STUDENTS ‘Songs from the Shows’. St Michael & All Angels Church, Cwmdu, Powys, 7.30pm.

CAPTAIN ACCIDENT A unique blend of soulful rock, roots, reggae, ska and dub. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762.

JOE LONGTHORNE With his live band and special guest artist. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, 01874 611622.

ALTERNATIVE ROUTE Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY FESTIVAL CHOIR With soloists: Sarah Ann Cromwell, soprano and Cathy Bell, mezzo . The Bro Hafren Children’s Choir will also be performing. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7.30pm, £12, students £6, family £30, 01686 614555.

SOMEONE LIKE YOU - THE ADELE SONGBOOK With Katie Markham. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £20.50/£19/50, 01432 340555.

CHRIS JAGGER BAND Ludlow Brewery, Railway Shed, Station Drive, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £15, 01584 873291.

PAUL WRIGHTSON The Square, Quality Square, Ludlow.

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

TONY HUGHES Stag, Llanidloes.

HELLENS MUSIC Masterworks by Schumann, Gubaidulina and Mozart. Hellens Great Barn, Much Marcle, 8pm, www.hellensmusic.com 01432 340555.

HELLENS MUSIC Featuring a Pub Concert. A blend of folk, classical and world music featuring Mate Szucs, Bela Farkas and Julien Quentin. The Feathers Hotel, Ledbury, 9.45pm, www.hellensmusic.com 01432 340555.

THE FORFEITS Black Lion, Bridge St, Hereford.

RHYTHM THIEVES With Fireside and Brentlee. Booth Hall, Hereford.

OVERTON ON DEE BLUES, ROOTS & REAL ALE FESTIVAL Featuring The Kaz Hawkins Band, The Ian Parker Band, Ben Tyzack & Guy, Tortora, Catfish, Walklate & Fuschi, Howlin’ Mat. Overton Village Hall, Overton on Dee, 7.30pm, Fri £15, Sat £25, Weekend £35, camping, food, ales, 01978 710413, www.hookerblues.co.uk THE JENTS Malthouse, Ironbridge.

Sun 7 May HELLENS MUSIC Concert by the students of Hellens Music’s Masterclass. Hellens Great Barn, Much Marcle, 11.30am. www.hellensmusic.com 01432 340555.

Vox Fortura

MARTIN SIMPSON The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 01743 234970.

Tues 9 May OPEN MIC The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762.

Wed 10 May THE FUREYS Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 8pm, £21/£19, 01584 878141.

BLAKES THREE Nori’s Cafe, Leominster, 7.30pm, £25 including meal, please book, 01568 612876.

GATOR SQUAD Richmond Club, Hereford, 3-5pm.

QUEBB QUIRE Conducted by Gary Higginson, soloists include Tony Urbainczyk (violin and piano) and Joris Boon (cello).

Programme includes ancient, new and well known pieces. Eardisley Parish Church, 3pm, donations, 01544 327838.

PANIC STATION Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4.30pm.

BRECON JAZZ CLUB Featuring Inez Castillo-Pedro Ascencio Bossa Nova Quartet. Muse Arts Centre, Brecon, 8pm, £10/£8 on the door.

HANDS OF FIRE Britain’s best selling classical harpist, Claire Jones. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281.

CHRIS JAMES Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm.

VOX FORTURA Semi-finalists on ‘Britain’s Got Talent’.

Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, 01874 611622.

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

OPEN MIC With Roger Keenan. White Horse Inn, Clun.

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

Live Music Every Saturday!

MAY MUSIC

Fri 5 - Blues Night with Mr H Sat 6 - A Petite Festival. An all day

event of live music! Please check Facebook page for details.

Sat 13 - Pigdaze Sat 20 - Ceri Ridge Trading Company Sat 27 - Drew Hall Jazz and Tapas with Mark Latimer

Every 3rd Wednesday in the month - 17 May

Open Mic

Every 2nd Friday in the month - 12 May

Reet Petite, 18 West Street, Leominster

07484 545368

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HAT FITZ AND CARA Hat Fitz, a bearded Australian with an obsession with Delta Blues and Cara, a beautiful drum beating Irish colleen.

SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 7.30pm, £10, under 18s £6, 01588 630321.

BANDICOOTS Malthouse, Ironbridge.

UNCLE JIM Dun Cow, Shrewsbury.

KEITH JAMES IN CONCERT The songs of Leonard Cohen.

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

VIDEO DJ PETER PHILLIPS Stag, Llanidloes.

Little Rumba

Wed 10 May MUSIC AT THE EDGE Mark Lewandowski’s ‘Fats Waller Project’. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7.30pm, £12/£10, 01952 728911.

Thurs 11 May ARTHUR EBELING The Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford, 01952 610888.

NEIL IVESON Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 8pm.

JOE LE TAXI Crown & Anchor, Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

Friday 12 May LITTLE RUMBA A concert to launch Little Rumba’s new album, ‘Cafe Perdido’. A bit South American, a little East European, very moody and very witty. Bar provided.

Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, 8pm, £6 or £10 with new album, 01588 630023.

MICRO BABY Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

BAND OPEN MIC With the Rhythm Thieves, drum and bass provided. Sun Inn, Leintwardine, 8pm.

JOEY THE CROW Folk/rock, Celtic, bluegrass and a lot more. The Yew Tree, Peterstowe, 9pm.

CRAWLBACK Rhythm and blues. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762.

Sat 13 May THE HMV BAND Crown & Anchor, Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

VIGIL To commemorate the Nakba, Palestine’s catastrophe 1948.

High Town, Hereford, 11am-1pm, herefordpsc@gmail.com

ENSEMBLE EOS Music for wind and piano. The concert includes Peter Reynolds’ Nocturnes for Wind Quintet and works by Burtch, Ibert and Mozart. Presteigne Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm, £12/£10/£5 on the door.

CEILIDH With HiJinx Ceilidh Band. Ashford Carbonel Village Hall, 7pm, £12 including hog roast supper, 07979 512841.

SULTANA BROTHERS Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford.

KINGTON CHORAL SOCIETY Spring concert. Vivaldi’s “Gloria” and Haydn’s “Harmoniemesse” and “Insanae et Vanae Curae”. St Mary’s Church, Kington, 7.30pm, £10 earlybird tickets from No.25 High St. (Kington), Courtyard Antiques (Presteigne), Central Stores (Eardisley) or book online www.kingtonchoral.org.uk.

Enquiries 07908 225610 or email kingtonchoral@mail.com.

OPEN MIC Reet Petite, 18 West St, Leominster, 07484 545368.

JAZZ @ THE BONDED WAREHOUSE Featuring Billy Thompson Gypsy Style.

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

Annual May Beer Festival

Saturday 27th May - 12 noon till late Sunday 28th May - 12 noon till late MUGS of ale, cider and perry.

MUSIC bands and informal acoustic sessions MUNCHIES delicious hot food from local caterers

All enquiries to Paul or Jake 01547 550400

UP FRONT Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

RHYTHM THIEVES

GREYHOUND INN, LLANGUNLLO

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REMI HARRIS IN CONCERT Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, £10, 01885 488575.

Phone 01568 770134

Sat 6 May

Booth Hall, Hereford (with Fireside Family and Brentlee).

Fri 12 May Sun Inn, Leintwardine, Band Open Mic, 8pm, drums and bass provided.

Fri 26 May Sun Inn, Leintwardine, Open Mic, 8pm.

Sun 28 May The Oak, Wigmore.

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BUGS AND ED Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm.

SHROPSHIRE KIDS FESTIVAL Over 150 free activities from massive water slides to zip line, go-kart track, sports zone and more. Quarry Park, Shrewsbury, £8 child, £2 adult, 07899 792369, www.shropshirekidsfest.co.uk WARREN JAMES Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4.30pm.

Roderick Williams, Ludlow English Song Weekend

Sat 13 May SONS OF YODA The Plough, Whitecross Rd, Hereford.

PIGDAZE Reet Petite, 18 West St, Leominster, 07484 545368.

SHROPSHIRE KIDS FESTIVAL Over 150 free activities. Quarry Park, Shrewsbury, £8 child, £2 adult, 07899 792369, www.shropshirekidsfest.co.uk GROOVE CITY Malthouse, Ironbridge.

LLANFAIR SINGERS & STOUR VALLEY SINGERS ‘Together Again’. St Edward’s Church Hall, Knighton, 7.30pm, £7.50, tickets from Knighton Fine Art or 01547 528052. In aid of Air Ambulance.

THE REBELS Black Lion, Bridge St, Hereford.

THAT BAND Folk. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762.

WILL KILLEEN The Square, Quality Square, Ludlow.

GRIMETHORPE COLLIERY BAND Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7.30pm, £12/£10, family £32, 01686 614555.

HAY IN MAY Mini festival. Hollybush Inn & Campsite, 01497 847848.

THE HICKSTERS Stag, Llanidloes.

A NIGHT OF ELVIS With Keith Davies. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 8pm, £12/50, 01600 772467.

Sun 14 May ROBIN NOLAN TRIO Gypsy jazz guitarist with Chris Quinn and Arnoud Van Den Berg. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281.

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ACOUSTIC OPEN MIC NIGHT The Yew Tree, Peterstowe, 7.30pm.

CARDUCCI STRING QUARTET: III ‘Beethoven Letters’ with Crawford Logan - actor. Concord College, Acton Burnell, 3pm, £16.50, under 25s free, 01694 731631.

JANE PEARL/LYNDON WEBB/THAD KELLY Queen’s Head, Monmouth, 01600 712767.

CONCERT Songs from your favourite musicals. The Lost Arc, Rhayader, 07980 262448.

MONTREAL GUITAR TRIO DANZAS With a stealthy sense of humour, in a mix of re-arranged classical peices, well known covers adapted for three guitars, some original compositions, jazz numbers and world music discoveries. Playhouse Cinema, Leominster, 7.30pm, £12, 01568 616460. Arts Alive.

Tues 16 May OPEN MIC The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762.

THE LOWEST PAIR Contemporary Americana folk duo.

The Art Shops and Chapel, Abergavenny, 7pm, £12, 01873 852690.

THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281.

Wed 17 May LUDLOW JAZZ ENSEMBLE Housmans Bar and Cafe, Church Stretton, 8pm.

JAZZ AND TAPAS With Mark Latimer. Reet Petite, 18 West St, Leominster, 07484 545368.

DON BLKOFF The Sun Inn, Clun, 8pm.

REMEMBER ME A fun filled day which aims to not only raise awareness about dementia, but to allow people living with dementia, their carers, family and friends to come together for an enjoyable day. The Courtyard, Hereford, 11am-4pm, free, 01432 340555.

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

Thurs 18 May EVERYTHING FITZ A dazzling display of fantaastic fiddling, with energetic step dancing to boot.

This family trio of champion musicians have a collective fun and energy that will lift your spirits and get your toes tapping. Richard’s Castle Village Hall, 7.30pm, £10/£5/£25, 01568 615836.

Arts Alive.

ROSS LEADBEATER Great British Songbook. A selection of classic tunes from the world of jazz, pop, music theatre and easy listening.

Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, 01874 611622.

PAUL PARKER AND ALL THE RIGHT FRIENDS Crown & Anchor, Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

ROBIN NOLAN TRIO Gypsy jazz. The Courtyard, Hereford, 8pm, £15/£13, 01432 340555.

Fri 19 May LUDLOW ENGLISH SONG WEEKEND At Ludlow Assembly Rooms and St Laurence’s Church, Ludlow. The 2017 weekend has a transatlantic flavour and features concert, talks and film to reflect this theme. Performers featuring amongst others Iain Burnside (Artistic Director), Roderick Williams, Bethan Langford, Kitty Whatley and Alex Jennings. The programme combines mid 20th century songs with both contemporary and earlier repertoire. A special feature will be a commission by composer Tarik O’Regan. Tickets £130 for a saver ticket or £220 including meals, single tickets £10-£28 and some events are free. Box office Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 01584 878141, for more information see website, www.ludlowenglishsongweekend.com FLASH A tribute to Queen. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281.

BORDER REELERS The Yew Tree, Peterstowe, 9pm.

BROMYARD SYMPHONIC WIND BAND Falcon Hotel Ballroom, 7.30pm, £5, 01885 483034, or band members.

EMILY SMITH & JAMIE MCCLENNAN Their music encompasses influences ranging from traditional Scots song, Americana and beyond. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281.

INDIGO MACHINE Malthouse, Ironbridge.

THE ROCK SHACK BAND Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford.

CLWB COMEDY + MUSIC FROM JAKEY BOY HUGHES The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762.

GOLD ROOM Dun Cow, Shrewsbury.

CALAN Fiddles, guitar, accordion, bagpipes and step dancing. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, 01874 611622.

LIVE MUSIC White Horse Inn, Clun.

NATHALIE CHALKLEY & ANDREW MORRIS Soprano and piano. Together with The Birchpole Singers. Programme includes Robert Schumann and Hugo Wolf. St Leonard’s Church, Yarpole, 7.30pm, £10, £5 for under 25’s, tickets from Yarpole shop or 07779 380483.

UNCLE JIM Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

EVERYTHING FITZ See 18 May for details. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 7.30pm, £11/£7/£30, 01588 630321. Arts Alive.

Sat 20 May DOMINIC KIRWAN IN CONCERT With Lisa Stanley. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £19.50/£18.50, 01432 340555.

ECLECTIC Cool jazz with male vocals. Saturday Cafe, The Courtyard, Hereford, 12-2pm, free.

THE LONESOME STAMPEDE Album launch. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762.

GIG FOR LIFE Charity music day in support of ‘Race for Life’. The Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford, 01952 610888.

RAYMOND FROGGATT IN CONCERT Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm, 01584 811422.

CERI RIDGE TRADING COMPANY Reet Petite, 18 West St, Leominster, 07484 545368.

RUBBLE The Plough, Whitecross Rd, Hereford.

TIM EDEY West Malvern Social Club, 145 West Malvern Rd, 9pm.

BRIAN POOLE & TREMELOES Take a trip back to the swinging sixties.

Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281.

LUDLOW ENGLISH SONG WEEKEND See 19 May for details. www.ludlowenglishsongweekend.com JAMES HICKMAN & DAN CASSIDY Stop Cafe, Old Music Hall, Shrewsbury, £12, 07745 159124.

SONIC BOOM Malthouse, Ironbridge.

ANNA & ELIZABETH + ELI WEST A welcome return. Captivating mix of ballads, foot-stomping dance tunes, and visual art using “crankies” to illustrate their Appalachian songs and stories. Plus the first UK solo outing for the monstrously talented Seattle-based multi-instrumentalist and singer Eli West. Knighton Community Centre 8pm. Tickets £12 from Workhouse or Courtyard Antiques Presteigne (cash only) or 01544 350407, 01547 528315, 01547 560231.

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

THE DAGGERS Black Lion, Bridge St, Hereford.

CARAD MUSIC NIGHT Featuring Dan Bikoff with Toby Hay as support. Bar available. CARAD, East St, Rhayader, 7pm, 01597 810561.

DYFI JUNCTION Stag, Llanidloes.

THE BAND OF HER MAJESTY’S ROYAL MARINES, PLYMOUTH Commemorating the 35th anniversary of the Falklands War, local servicemen killed in action and the loss of Hereford’s affiliated ship HMS Antelope. Hereford Cathedral, 7.30pm, £10-£25, 01432 340555. In support of SAFFA. DIRTY FRANK Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

KEITH JAMES CONCERT The songs of Leonard Cohen.

Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, 8pm, £14, 01588 630023.

Sun 21 May LUDLOW ENGLISH SONG WEEKEND See 19 May for details. www.ludlowenglishsongweekend.com JUNIOR HACKSAW Blues and rock. Queen’s Head, Monmouth, 01600 712767.

DAVID PONSFORD Harpsichord. Programme includes Froberger, Frescobaldi, Couperin, Buxtehude and JS Bach. Lion Ballroom, Leominster, 3pm, £12, students £6 from Leominster TIC, 01568 616460.

JAMES HICKMAN & DAN CASSIDY With voice, violin and guitar, this ever-popular duo create a sound that flows from the connection between British and American folk. The lively English wit of Hickman is set against Cassidy’s bone-dry irony and American drawl as they take their audiences on a transatlantic journey bursting with humour, heartbreak and excitement.

Tickets £10, £6 students. On stage 8.30pm Wild Hare Club @ De Koffie Pot, Bridge St, Hereford, www.wildhareclub.com LUKE DOHERTY BAND Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4.30pm.

TRIS WALRUND Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm.

FOGHORN STRING BAND From the Pacific N.W., the top US String Band performing down-home, foot-stomping, a**-kicking music drawn from Old Time, Cajun, Bluegrass and Country. Unmissable. Come watch, dance, eat and drink. Castle Ring, Beggars Bush, Nr Presteigne. 7.30pm.

Tickets £12 from Workhouse or Courtyard Antiques (cash only) or 01544 350407, 01547 528315, 01547 560231.

Tues 23 May OPEN MIC The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762.

Wed 24 May THE DRAGON BAND The Horse and Jockey, Churchstoke, 8pm, free, donations.

AMERICANA SESSION King’s Head, Tenbury Wells, 8.30pm.

NAOMI HOTSY TOTSY VINTAGE JAZZ Housmans Bar and Cafe, Church Stretton, 8pm.

Thurs 25 May OPERA BOYS A stunning blend of music ranging from opera to pop and everything in between. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281.

OPEN MIC NIGHT Hosted by Howard and Clare.

The Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford, 01952 610888.

HATS OFF TO LED ZEPPELIN Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281.

MISS LED Crown & Anchor, Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

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GREYHOUND BEER FESTIVAL With ale, cider, perry, music from Sun Honey and informal acoustic sessions and hot food. Greyhound Inn, Llangunllo, 01547 550400.

BOUNCING BETTY Malthouse, Ironbridge.

EWYAS HAROLD ARTS FESTIVAL Featuring Kingstone Community Choir.

St Michael’s Church, Ewyas Harold, 2pm & 4.30pm, 01873 892965.

FRANK O’NEIL TRIO Great sax-led jazz. Saturday Cafe, The Courtyard, Hereford, 12-2pm, free.

LIVE MUSIC Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

Fri 26 May NORTHERN SOUL LIVE With Angelo Starr and The Team.

Also featuring Lorraine Silver. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281.

WHISKEY RIVER BOYS Six-piece band. Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford.

WHOSE HANDS ARE THESE The Yew Tree, Peterstowe, 9pm.

HAY FESTIVAL Featuring Amy Macdonald, Tata Tent, 9.45pm, £26.30, www.hayfestival.org 01497 822629.

OPEN MIC Hosted by the Rhythm Thieves.

Sun Inn, Leintwardine, 8pm.

HMV BAND Malthouse, Ironbridge.

THE ENDINGS Dun Cow, Shrewsbury.

EXCELORATORS Stag, Llanidloes.

HEREFORD CHAMBER CHOIR With professional orchestra and soloists. In the Nave, Hereford Cathedral, 7.30pm, £11 in advance, or £12 on the door, 01432 374259.

THE HYPE Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

TOTAL 80’S A theatre show featuring a 7-piece band complete with dancers that will take you back in time. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £20/£19, 01432 340555.

Sat 27 May LISBEE STAINTON An English singer-songwriter.

The Courtyard, Hereford, 8pm, £15/£12, 01432 340555.

PHOENIX Black Lion, Bridge St, Hereford.

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DREW HALL Reet Petite, 18 West St, Leominster, 07484 545368.

LET’S ROCK SHREWSBURY Featuring Billy Ocean, ABC, Tony Hadley, Heaven 17, Nick Heyward, Nik Kershaw, T’Pau, The Real Thing, Altered Images, Brother Beyond and Jaki Graham. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281.

LIVE MUSIC The Square, Quality Square, Ludlow.

KOSMOS ENSEMBLE An inspirational combination including Tango, Gypsy, Balkan and Japanese music. Concord College, Acton Burnell, 3pm, £15, under 25s £7, under 18s £1, 01694 731631.

DANGEROUS DAVE Stag, Llanidloes.

HAY FESTIVAL Featuring Ben & Max, Baskerville Hall, Clyro, 10pm, £10.30, www.hayfestival. org 01497 822629.

JACK HARRIS & KITTY MACFARLANE The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 01743 234970.

FAIR ON THE SQUARE Weekend street party with live music featuring Slippery Slope and Little Rumba, food and vintage stalls in the centre of Hay-on-Wye, 10am-5.30pm, free entry.

THE SEARCHERS Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281.

JAMES HICKMAN & DAN CASSIDY The Falcon Hotel, Bromyard, £10, 01885 483034.

BLACK HEART ANGELS Crown & Anchor, Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

LIVE MUSIC The Plough, Whitecross Rd, Hereford.

HIS WAY THE FRANK SINATRA SHOW Award-winning singer Robert Habermann tells the ‘whole’ story and sings the great classics. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 8pm, £12, students £8, 07967 517125.

Sun 28 May STAR OF THE SEA Housmans Bar and Cafe, Church Stretton, 7.30pm.

A BANNED FOR THE NIGHT Lichfield Vaults, Church St, Hereford, 4pm.

GREYHOUND BEER FESTIVAL With ale, cider, perry, music and informal acoustic sessions and hot food. Greyhound Inn, Llangunllo, 01547 550400.

THE DELLA GRANTS Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4.30pm.

HAY FESTIVAL Featuring James Rhodes, Tata Tent, 8.30pm, £13.30. Kobo Town, Oxfam Moot, 9.50pm, £8.30. DJ Yoda, Baskerville Hall, Clyro, 10pm, £10.30. www.hayfestival.org 01497 822629.

HALF PHOENIX Acoustic). Vaga Tavern, Hereford, 4-6pm. Charity day in aid of the Special Care Baby Unit, Hereford.

EUPHONISM Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

BRIDGET & THE BIG GIRLS BLUES Queen’s Head, Monmouth, 01600 712767.

THE SUNDAY EVENING CHILL Live music from local bands and artists.

The Red Lion, Knighton, 7.30pm, 01547 428080.

FIVE O’CLOCK HERO Malthouse, Ironbridge.

EWYAS HAROLD ARTS FESTIVAL Featuring Improvisational Orchestra/ jazz player Spencer Allman. The Temple Bar Inn, Ewyas Harold, 3pm, 01873 892965.

ROGER KEENAN Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm.

JOHN HYMAS AND DAVE LUKE The best in acoustic roots music.

The Tram Inn, Eardisley, 8pm, free, 01544 327251.

RHYTHM THIEVES The Oak, Wigmore.

FAIR ON THE SQUARE Weekend street party with live music featuring Boutane and The Box Band, food and vintage stalls in the centre of Hay-on-Wye, 10am-5.30pm, free entry.

Mon 29 May FAIR ON THE SQUARE Weekend street party with live music featuring Vera Van Heeringen, Arthur Ebeling and Blue Moon, food and vintage stalls in the centre of Hay-onWye, 10am-5.30pm, free entry.

HAY FESTIVAL Featuring Adam Walker (flute) and James Baillieu (piano), St Mary’s Church, 1pm, £8.30. Amanda Palmer and Edward Ka-Spel, 8.30pm, Oxfam Moot, £9.30. Fat Freddy’s Drop, 9.50pm, Oxfam Moot, £33.30. Craig Craig Charles, 10pm, Baskerville Hall, Clyro, £15.30. www.hayfestival.org 01497 822629.

AARDVARK BROCANTE/FLEA MARKET Lots of stalls to find that perfect object.

Live accordion music from Norrie Davies, homemade food and much more. Free entry and parking.

Aardvark Books, The Bookery, Manor Farm, Brampton Bryan, Bucknell, 9am-4pm, 01547 530744.

EWYAS HAROLD ARTS FESTIVAL Featuring Psychedlic Hearts Club Band, Temple Bar Inn, Ewyas Harold, 1pm & 3.30pm, 01873 892965.

PETE CLINTON’S IV WAKE Presents The Blues Duo, guitar and harmonica, Chicago street style blues at 2.30pm, The Delray Rockets at 5.30pm and Steve Walwyns Mosquitos, British R & B at 7.30pm. The Barrels, St Owen St, Hereford. Donations taken on the day for the Martha Trust. Food available during the day from The Rocket Kitchen Cafe, striclty over 18s after 7pm.

LADY MAISERY WITH SPECIAL GUEST JACK HARRIS Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7.30pm, £13/£12, 019982 552555.

Tues 30 May HAY FESTIVAL Featuring Federico Colli (piano), St Mary’s Church, 1pm, £8.30. BBC Introducing: Live Sessions 1, BBC Tent, 5.30pm & 7pm, free but ticketed.

Faustus, Oxfam Moot, 8.30pm, £7.30. www.hayfestival.org 01497 822629.

ACOUSTICA - HEIDI BROWNE A fresh set of energetic, vintageinspired, alternative pop tunes.

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

Wed 31 May HAY FESTIVAL Featuring The Amatis Trio, St Mary’s Church, 1pm, £8.30. Will Young and the Jazz Quintet, Tata Tent, 9.30pm, £25.30. Khamira, Starlight Stage, 9.30pm, £6.30. www.hayfestival.org 01497 822629.

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

JUNE Thurs 1 June LIVE MUSIC The Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford, 01952 610888.

MARK STEVENSON Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 8pm.

HAY FESTIVAL Featuring Quator Voce, St Mary’s Church, 1pm, £8.30. Emmy the Great, Oxfam Moot, 8.30pm, £7.30. Fitty Gomash, Baskerville Hall, Clyro, 8.30pm, £10.30. www.hayfestival.org 01497 822629.

WHITNEY: QUEEN OF THE NIGHT A stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of our time. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7.30pm, £23/£22, 01686 614555.

Fri 2 June MARK LATIMER / TREV DAVIES TRIO Chequers, Etnam St, Leominster.

HAY FESTIVAL Featuring Baby Queens with support from Kizzy Crawford, Oxfam Moot, 10pm, £10.30. DJ Chris Munton, Baskerville Hall, Clyro, 11pm, £10.30. www.hayfestival.org 01497 822629.

VAPOUR The Yew Tree, Peterstowe, 9pm.

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SAMBUKA The Square, Quality Square, Ludlow.

BLIND EYE Stag, Llanidloes.

LEOMINSTER FESTIVAL Featuring Livewire Showcase. Talbot Hotel, Leominster, 7.30pm, 01568 616460, www.leominster-festival.co.uk MONTERAY JACK & THE MALCONTENTS Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

STRATUS FEAR Black Lion, Bridge St, Hereford.

Faustus, Hay Festival

Fri 2 June DELRAY ROCKETS Rose & Crown, Tenbury Wells, 01584 811336.

LEOMINSTER FESTIVAL Featuring Jazz with Pizazz. Grange Court, Leominster, 7pm, 01568 616460, www.leominster-festival.co.uk TORQUE Malthouse, Ironbridge.

STEVE YEOMANS & MATT WHITEHOUSE White Horse Inn, Clun.

ROVING CROWS Severn Sounds Festival, Cripplegate Park, Tybridge St, Worcester, 8.15pm.

EGO FRIENDLY Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

GROOVE DYNAMITE The band that ignites the fuse to your dancing shoes!

Explosive soul, funk and disco. Ludlow Brewery, Railway Shed, Station Drive, Ludlow, 8pm, £8, 01584 873291.

Sat 3 June CRIMSON CHILD Malthouse, Ironbridge.

HAY FESTIVAL Featuring Inna Modja, Oxfam Moot, 10pm, £9.30. Natalie Clein and Louisa Clein, St Mary’s Church, 11pm, £10.30.

Swing Patrol, Baskerville Hall, Clyro, 10pm, £10.30. www.hayfestival.org 01497 822629.

BLACK ‘N’ BLUES BAND The Plough, Whitecross Rd, Hereford.

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

Sun 4 June TRAFFICKA Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4.30pm.

LEOMINSTER FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE SHOWCASE Open to all local talent, musicians, singers, actors, magicians, comedians and poets.

Leominser Community Centre, 7pm, pay what you like, performers free. To register or more information, 01568 612583 or 07968 893719.

NORTH STAR Folk Americana. Queen’s Head, Monmouth, 01600 712767.

Mon 5 June BRIMFIELD FOLK CLUB Brimfield Village Hall, Brimfield, near Ludlow, 7.30pm, 01584 711480 www.roger435.wixsite.com/brimfieldfolkclub.

AMERICANA SESSION Grape Vaults, Leominster, 8pm.

LEOMINSTER FESTIVAL Featuring music and dance with Baroque Dancing Steps.

Lion Ballroom, Leominster, 7pm, 01568 616460, www.leominster-festival.co.uk CIDER CITY JAZZMEN The Barrels, St Owen’s St, Hereford, 01432 274968.

Tues 6 June UPTON BISHOP JAZZ CLUB Featuring Cafe Manouche, swinging hot jazz from the 40s.

The Millennium Hall, Upton Bishop, Ross-on-Wye, 7.30pm, pre-booked tickets £10, 07970 343148.

LEOMINSTER FESTIVAL Featuring Leominster Choral Society. Priory Church, Leominster, 7pm, 01568 616460, www.leominster-festival.co.uk

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Music Workshops

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

Prior booking essential. Marna Gowan on 01684 565707 or marna.gowan@btinternet.com For further details and an application form see www.bmemf.org.uk Tues 9 & 23 May LEOMINSTER COMMUNITY CHOIR Choir leader Olivia Preye. No auditions, no need to read music. Leominster Community Centre, 7-9pm. email anniwood@myphone.coop 01568369074.

Sat 20 May LUDLOW CHORAL SOCIETY ANNUAL WORKSHOP A study of extracts from the Vespers by Rachmaninov and Tchaikovsky. Broad St. Methodist Church, Ludlow, 10.30am-6pm, www.ludlowchoral.org.uk Sunday 21 May SHROPSHIRE HARMONY QUIRE We sing and play mainly West Gallery music, which is energetic, rousing, no-nonsense stuff that is great fun to perform. It is what you would have heard in rural parish churches in the 18th and early 19th centuries. Led by Sue Harris. FREE for newcomers! Bishop’s Castle Methodist Hall, Station Street. 2-5 pm. Enquiries: bosky@btinternet. com.

Fri 30 June Sun 2 July VOCAL MASTERCLASS With Elizabeth Ritchie (Prof. RAM) and Graham Trew (Ex-Prof.Ram, TrinityLaban). Llanfair Waterdine, 6pm Fri - 4pm Sun, £150, students £75.

Details and application form from 01547 510327, graham.trew1@btinternet.com.

Numbers limited to 16 singers.

Monday THE GARRICK SINGERS The Courtyard, Hereford, 12-1.30pm and 2-3.30pm. £5 per session, 01432 340555.

Monday ALIVE & KICKIN’ CHOIR Coleg Powys (now NPTC), Brecon, 7-9pm, £5 public, £3 students/staff. tanyawalkermusic@hotmail.com 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. To find out more contact Martin on 01694 722500.

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

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

Tuesday BANG ON DRUMS Drum circle. Black Lion, Bridge St, Hereford, 7-9pm, bring your own hand drums or drums and percussion instruments provided, 07870 747248, www.bangondrums.co.uk Tuesday DOLAU MIXTURES Mixed choir. Dolau Community Hall, Llandrindod Wells, 8pm, 01597 851427.

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

7-9pm, Village Hall just outside Brecon.

Tuesday WHITTON VOICES Mixed community choir.

Songs from around the world, traditional and contemporary.

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

Led by Sue Harris, 01547 550158.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Howey VH, 7.45pm, 01874 754774.

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

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

Beautiful chants from a variety of spiritual traditions, no need to be a ‘singer’, just sing from the heart, all welcome. We meet in central Hereford. Contact Mike: 01432 261222 mikejhadden@gmail.com or www.karimandsusanne.co.uk Friday MUSIC TIME A session of music and movement for under 5s. The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury, 10.30am11.30am, £5 per child, 01743 234970.

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

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

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

Tel: Alan on 01686 627679 or 07580 940006.

BANDAMANIA Community band playing wild and wonderful traditional music. Perfect for ceilidhs, parties and all sorts of local events. Sue Harris 01547 550158 sumarieharris@btinternet.com MARTIN BLAKE: Fingerpickin’ good guitar, banjo and vocals in a variety of line-ups from duo to 6 piece, including Whiskey River (5/6 piece electric Swamp Rock band) The Whiskey River Quartet (Acoustic 4 piece version), The Whiskey River Boys (duo version of the same), The Grass Snakes (6 piece Honky-Tonk Bluegrass Band with loads of harmony vocals), and Blakes III, (eclectic long standing trio with clarinet, fiddle, guitar & 3 part harmony vocals) - Pubs, Clubs, Parties, Weddings, Divorces etc. Contact: 07846 669890 or 01432 342018. Email: martin@martinblake. co.uk Website: www.martinblake.co.uk THE BUTCHER’S DOGS - Two crazy, high octaine Irish Bluegrass Country Americana Rockabilly loving dudes with a lust for life have guitars and bands to bring a borderland Ho-Down to a place of your choice.

Will travel, have played in London, Liverpool and Cardiff.

Contact Toby 07870 781853, John 01544 230699, email eurolott@tiscali.co.uk CHRISIE J LOCAL VOCALIST! I sing Jazz. Soul, Musical Theatre, Pop and Rock. For more information or to make a booking email chrisiej20@gmail.com or phone 079688 93719. Look at my Facebook page Chrisie J and Youtube channel Chrisie J for performance videos.

FLATWORLD Roots ‘n’ grooves from Eastern Europe and beyond. Lively 5-piece band with magnificent tunes and kicking rhythm for your festival, wedding, party or pub. Also circle dancing with caller. Contact Neil on 01684 569611 or 07866 021489; www.flat-world.org.uk or email info@flat-world.org.uk GROOVE DYNAMITE ignites the fuse to your dancing shoes! This 8 piece function band brings explosive Soul, Funk and Disco to parties, weddings and special events, packing dance floors across Shropshire and surrounding counties. For bookings/enquiries email groovedynamite@ gmail.com, visit www.groovedynamite.co.uk or contact 07964 714 754.

HOT CLIMATE Ultimate party band, best 6-piece line up ever. For top musical entertainment at your party/ wedding/festival or corporate function. Book now! New footage on www.hotclimate.co.uk. Contact Charlie 01568 613895 or mobile 07702 528088 anytime!

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

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

Playing surf, funk and ska with latino beats.. Also, The Swing Set; Swing jazz, Blues and rock n roll from the Squid collective. Contact Leo 07816 686856 leocaithness@tiscali.co.uk MELOMANICS Principally a wacky Duo with an amazingly dynamic sound, playing their eclectic and cosmopoloitan repertoire with engagingly humour and infectious energy (sustainable). Far more than just great music. And stilts if appropriate. Find out just how much fun a ceilidh really can be, either with separate caller or the minimal option with Tim calling and playing. Ideal for parties, weddings, fund-raising events, festivals, shows, pubs, restaurants, etc.

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

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

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

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

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

Playing driving slide guitar with rockabilly flair, seasoned with a touch of Americana, a mix of stomping originals and traditional classics. Available for all occasions, large or small. Contact the Reverend: 01584 711700 - 07766 185451 revferriday@gmail.com - www.revferriday.com RHYTHM THIEVES Funky, folky and fun. Firm favourites at festivals, pubs, parties and events around the Midlands and beyond, Rhythm Thieves are a lively must-see band who deliver an unforgettable and highly entertaining night out. “Full of fire and enthusiasm” Mike Harding, BBC Radio 2 “Great, super, lovely - our resident band” Genevieve Tudor. BBC Radio Midlands Folk Show. “If they don’t make you smile, you’re probably dead.” Wheaton Aston Folk Festival Tel: 01568 770 134, e-mail rhythmthieves@hotmail.com

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

For more information call Richard 07974 399524.

SEAN SAYE Great acoustic music for all occasions, easy listening to singalong party. Music from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. Contact tel: 07734 399497 or email seansaye@yahoo.co.uk.

Website www.seansaye.com.

SILVER BRANCH (Ceilidh and Concert Band).

CEILIDH BAND with caller. Available for weddings/ birthday parties/fund raisers, etc. For photos/videos please see our Facebook page. For further enquiries, ring David on 01982 540832 or Anna on 07980 961187. SILVER BRANCH (UN-CALLED FOR) - Five piece cutting edge instrumental Folk Band. Available for concerts/gigs. Tel nos. as above.

SLIPPERY SLOPE Silly, melancholy and beautiful music played on accordion, fiddle, guitar and steel pan.

From ska to klezmer via a Parisian cafe and a Russian vodka bar. For more info please call Jo or Ben on 01981 510136 see www.slipperyslope.org.uk or email slipperyslope@hotmail.com SOUL SUPPLY 6-piece soul, Motown and R & B Party Band. Guaranteed to turn your event into a hive of nonstop dance floor activity. Available for weddings, parties and corporate events. Full PA, lights, staging and disco as required. 079905 75531 or 01568 708868 www.soulsupplyband.co.uk info@soulsupplyband.co.uk STONED CHERRIES Are: Dave Evans, guitar, mandolin, vocals; Roger Pugh, guitar, mandola, vocals; Aly May, whistles, vocals and Matt Donaldson, bass, percussion and vocals. A dynamic folk / rock fusion of original, traditional and modern songs and tunes. Roger 01885 483425 / 07779 694615 / pugh@ live.co.uk or Dave 01886 822132 / 07817 220016 / dgand2@btinternet.com www.dgand2.wix.com/ thestonedcherries STEADY EDD & THE BOOGIEMEN Boogie Woogie and its best, jazz and soul - let the good times roll!

Contact Edd, on 01432 769077, www.steadyedd.co.uk

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THE SULTANA BROTHERS Fine R&B from one of the best bands around! The ultimate hip swingin’, foot tappin’ party band - guaranteed to help you dance the night away. For bookings/enquiries contact Phil 07791 129391 or Adam 07855 037092. Website www.thesultanabrothers.vpweb.co.uk or find us on Facebook.com/ thesultanabros THE TIME BANDITS are a top quality band playing a variety of different music styles to suit all tastes. We have a number of music package options, ranging from a duo for your ceremony, 6 piece party band and a fabulous 10 piece experience. www.thetimebandits.info 07815 800261 ian@thetimebandits.info THE VILLAGE QUIRE The Village Quire - spinetingling harmonies sung with all the emotional clout, subtlety of expression and love of life that you get when voices are raised together in song. Music from and inspired by the folk harmony, west gallery and shape note traditions all woven together with words and stories. Various shows available to book, including ‘Back to the Garden’ – life and hope in the trenches based on original letters from WW1 Herefordshire soldier and gardener William Bevan. “The Village Quire have become one of my favourite singing groups of all time ... (Frank Hennessy, Celtic Heartbeat, Radio Wales). For bookings / further info ring 01497 847676 www.villagequire.org.uk TRIO TANGENTE Violin and vocal led spicy fun energetic Latin/Tango/Hot Club/ Gypsy influenced band.

For all occasions. Contact Faith 07870 320022.

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

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

01588 650686.

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theatre Fri 12 May HYSTERIA LONDON CLASSIC THEATRE. Sigmund Freud has fled Nazi-occupied Austria and settled in leafy Swiss Cottage.

When Salvador Dali pays a visit mayhem ensues.

Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7.45pm, £11, 01686 614555.

Sat 13 May THE LAST BREAD PUDDING LADS winning entry in the Herefordshire Festival of One Act Plays. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 8pm, pay what you think it’s worth! 07967 517125.

The Trials of Oscar Wilde

PERFORMANCE Thurs 4 May THE MARKED Mask, puppetry and physical theatre combine to create a haunting, mystical wonderland inspired by real-life stories of homelessness. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £15/£14, 01432 340555.

Fri 5 May AT THE MOUNTAINS OF MADNESS ICARUS THEATRE COLLECTIVE. Starring Tim Hardy.

Desperate. Incensed. Exhausted. William Dyer returns from a cursed expedition to the Antarctic... Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281.

Sat 6 May THE TRIALS OF GALILEO ICARUS THEATRE COLLECTIVE. This witty, chilling and passionate one-man rollercoaster, starring Tim Hardy focuses upon the events surrounding Galileo’s heresy trial in 1633. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281.

Mon 8 - Sat 13 May NOT DEAD ENOUGH The thrilling new stage play from author Peter James.

Starring Bill Ward, Laura Whitmore and Stephen Billington.

Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281.

Tues 9 May THE TRIALS OF OSCAR WILDE MAPPA MUNDI THEATRE. Less than 100 days after the triumphant opening night of The Importance of Being Earnest, Oscar Wilde is sentenced to two years hard labour for homoseuality. Using the actual words spoken in court. Theatr Brycheiniong, Brecon, 7.30pm, 01874 611622.

Wed 10 May TONY STOCKWELL: AN EVENING OF MEDIUMSHIP WITH PSYCHIC MEDIUM The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £21, 01432 340555.

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Thurs 11 - Sat 13 May STRICTLY MURDER A gripping murder mystery set in 1939, starring Brian Capron (Coronation Street). English couple Peter and Suzy live in idyllic isolation until a stranger from the past unearths secrets from a hidden life. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, Sat 2pm & 7.30pm, £19/£16, 01432 340555.

Tues 16 Sat 20 & Fri 26 May SCORCHED OPEN SKY. Using new writing, visual physical theatre, period music and an innovative set to create the workings of a mind sinking into the sands of time. 16 May - Theatr Brycheiniong, Brecon, 7.30pm, 01874 611622.

20 May - Ellesmere College of Arts Centre, 7.30pm, £10/£5/£25, 01691 626545, Arts Alive. 26 May - The Courtyard, Hereford, 8pm, £12/£11, 01432 340555.

Thurs 18 & Fri 19 May THE WITCHES NPTC PERFORMING ARTS. This is a faithful adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic story in which Boy and his Grandmother find themselves in the same English seaside hotel as the Grand High Witch and her followers. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7.30pm, £10/£7, 01686 614555.

Fri 19 - Sun 21 May HENRY V WILLOW GLOBE THEATRE. The barnstorming home team works its usual magic on this popular and ever-topical play. Willow Globe Theatre, Penlanole, Llanwrthwl, near Llandrindod Wells, Fri & Sat 7pm, Sun 3pm, £10 adults, children £5, 01597 811487.

Wed 24 May THE SIX-SIDED MAN Performed by Gavin Robertson and Nicholas Collett.

The actors draw the audience into the world of chance and recklessness in this darkly comic and highly imaginative dramatic play. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281.

Thurs 25 May TOURING TALES: FROM WENSLEYDALE TO THE WEST END BOOKWORMS. The story of how a rural touring show became an international hit. An evening of anecdotes with Nobby Dimon. Lydbury North Village Hall, 7.30pm, £5, 01588 680302.

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Fri 26 May FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD HOTBUCKLE THEATRE COMPANY. Romance is brought to life with live music. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 8pm, £12, students £8, 07967 517125.

Sat 27 May MORGAN & WEST - PARLOUR TRICKS Join time travelling magic duo for a plateful of jaw-dropping illusion and impossibility, all served with wit and charm.

Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281.

Sat 27 May VENTOUX 2MAGPIES THEATRE. Restages the 2000 Tour de France stage on Mont Ventoux and the epic battle between Lance Armstrong and Marco Pantani on the most fearsome mountain in France. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 01885 488575.

Fri 2 & Sat 3 June WALES FINAL FESTIVAL OF ONE-ACT PLAYS Montgomeryshire Community Drama Association hosting the final. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, Fri 7.30pm, Sat 7pm, £10/£7.50 both nights, 01686 614555.

Sun 4 June VENUS AND ADONIS ‘Love is all truth, lust full of forged lies’ - an Edinburgh Festival preview as Christopher Hunter shares his vivid take on Shakespeare’s famous love poem. Willow Globe Theatre, Penlanole, Llanwrthwl, Llandrindod Wells, 3pm, £8 adults, £4 children, 01597 811487.

MUSICAL THEATRE & OPERA Thurs 11 May LET’S HANG ON This award-winning production, endorsed by Frankie Valli himself, celebrates the music of one of the popular music’s most successful bands of all time. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7.45pm, £23.50/£22.50, 01686 614555.

Fri 19 & Sat 20 May THOSE GOOD OLD DAYS OF MUSIC HALL WORCESTER GILBERT & SULLIVAN SOCIETY present a fun-filled evening of entertainment. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7.30pm, £12, students £5, 07967 517125.

Tues 30 May - Sat 3 June MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Starring Jason Donovan. This world-wide smash-hit musical is inspired by the famous recording session that brought together rock ‘n’ roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281.

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Wed 31 May - Sat 3 June X-ENTRICITY: LEGALLY BLONDE High energy, feel good comedy. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, Sat 2pm & 7.30pm, £16/£13, 01432 340555.

CHILDREN’S THEATRE Tues 9 May EAST OF THE SUN, WEST OF THE MOON THE FETCH THEATRE COMPANY presents a puppet show. A spellbinding tale of adventure, mystery and romance for all ages. Centre Celf, Llandrindod Wells, 10.15am, £5/£4, 01597 822777.

Sat 20 May HAIRY FAIRY TAILS Classic fairy stories retold as never before through rhyme, song, music, puppetry, mime and magical transformations.

The Courtyard, Hereford, 11am & 2pm, £6, 01432 340555.

Sat 27 May YOU’VE GOT DRAGONS Worries, fears, anxieties... they are all dragons and they sneak up on most of us. What can a young girl with a bad case of the dragons do? Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 11am & 2pm, 01874 611622.

Sat 27 May MORGAN & WEST’S MAGIC SHOW FOR KIDS Mixing brain boggling illusion with good old-fashioned tomfoolery. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281.

Sun 28 & Mon 29 May THE TAP DANCING MERMAID The Moon’s magical story about a tippetty-top tap dancer who he has been watching at night. Featuring puppets, original live music and tap dancing. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, Sun 4pm, Mon 11am & 2pm, 01874 611622.

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

Wednesdays - Llandrindod Wells. Thursday - Rhayader.

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

HAY SENIOR YOUTH THEATRE For 12-17 year olds.

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

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

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

Contact Ralph Bolland on 07810 350994.

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

From Year 3 - Year 9, phone for times, £67.50 per term.

Wed - Intermediate Youth Theatre. For years 10 & 11, 6-7.30pm, £69.50 per term. Fri - Senior Youth Theatre, for ages 16+, 6.30pm-8.30pm, £72.50 per term.

Thurs - Courtyard Musical Theatre for ages 11+, 6.30pm-8.30pm, £50 per term. Mon - Bromyard Conquest Kids, 3.45-4.30pm, £35 per term. Bromyard Juniors 4.305.30pm, £42 per term, £38 per term. Bromyard Intermediates, 6-7.30pm, £42 per term. Bromyard Seniors, 7.30pm9.30pm, £45 per term. Wed - Kington Juniors 4-5.30pm, £42 per term. Kington Intermediates, 5.30pm-7pm, £42 per term. The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.

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

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

Mondays TOTALLY ACTING Do you love acting? Learn the TV, film, stage acting techniques used by professionals. The Appletree Studio, 15 Lower Galdeford, Ludlow, SY8 1RU. Contact Rob Ford on 07772 823775, email: robjuckes@yahoo.co.uk THEATR IEUENTID / BRYCHEINIOG YOUTH THEATRE Are you passionate about drama, performing and being involved in theatre? Aged 4 to 25? With weekly sessions tailored to suit the needs of each year group, from 4 years and up, this is a great opportunity to explore and create exciting theatre, develop as a young actor and grow in confidence. You will also have the opportunity to be involved in the new Theatr Brycheiniog’s Youth Theatre productions. Theatr Brycheiniog is a member of The National Association of Youth Theatres. Mondays 3.45pm - 4.45pm Roundabout, Reception & Years 1 & 2.

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

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

Thursdays 8.30pm - 10pm Senior Youth, Years 9, 10 & 11, 16 - 25. Call 01874 611622 for details or visit www. brycheiniog.co.uk Tuesdays SENIOR YOUTH THEATRE The Courtyard, Hereford, £62 term, 01432 340555.

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

Wednesdays KINGTON YOUTH THEATRE With Kate Ganderton. Kington Primary School. Wed - Junior 7-11 years, 4-5.30pm. Intermediate 11+ 5.30-7pm. £42 per term, 01432 340555.

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

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

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

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

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

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OFFERS INVITED Phone 07791 598847

Conquest Theatre Bromyard Live on Stage

Friday 12 May 7.30pm REMI HARRIS

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Saturday 27 May 7.30pm

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Live Broadcasts

11 May 7pm OBSESSION (NT live) 13 May 5.30pm DER ROSENKAVALIER (NY MET) 17 May 7pm CLAUDE MONET (Exhibition on Screen) 18 May 7pm WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF (NT live) 24 May 7pm ANTHONY & CLEOPATRA (RSC live)

Film

7.30pm, £6/£5.50 5 May A UNITED KINGDOM 19 May I DANIEL BLAKE

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

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word Poetry & Storytelling

Mon 8 May POETRY IN PRESTEIGNE An evening with poets John Barnie from Aberystwyth, Giles Turnbull from Abergavenny and Pamela Scobie from Yorkshire. The Radnorshire Arms Hotel, Presteigne.

7.30pm £5.00 on the door.£2.00 students 01544 267418.

Supported by Literature Wales. www.poetryinpresteigne. org

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

Wed 10 & Sat 13 May RICHARD HERRING - THE BEST King of the Edinburgh Fringe, The Podfather and Metro columnist. 10 May - Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 8pm, £15, 01600 772467. 13 May - Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281.

Fri 12 May MIKE BUBBINS: SOLID GOLD One of Wales’ finest comedians. Theatre Brycheiniog, Brecon, 8pm, 01874 611622.

Fri 12 May BARBARA NICE SQUIRREL PROOF Join the Fringe’s favourite housewife for an evening of proper good fun. Entrance includes a complimentary raffle ticket. Critically acclaimed tip-top character Comedy from ‘Phoenix Nights’ actress Janice Connolly. A playful lifeaffirming show for all the family including the chance to win a prize off Barbara’s table. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 8pm, £10, 01952 728911.

Fri 12 May HEINEKEN COMEDY CLUB With fast-witted comedians and a lively atmosphere. For ages 18+. The Courtyard, Hereford, 8pm, £12.50, groups £10, 01432 340555.

Sun 14 & Sat 27 May LEE NELSON - SERIOUS JOKER Live on stage with his brand new, laugh-out-loud, best ever stand-up show. 14 May - Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281. 27 May - The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £20, 01432 340555.

Fri 19 May CLWB COMEDY + MUSIC FROM JAKEY BOY HUGHES Headliner - Rob Hughes, hosted by James Dunn and supported by character act Matthew Morris. Followed by local folk talent Jakey Boy Hughes. The Globe, Hay-onWye, 8pm, £8, 01497 821762.

Fri 19 May I’M SORRY I’LL READ THAT AGAIN... AGAIN! This knockabout show celebrates the radio series that gave birth to The Goodies and Monty Python’s Flying Circus - not to mention I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £17/£16, 01432 340555.

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Shappi Khorsandi, Hay Festival Wed 24 May SOME THE PEOPLE V. REGINALD D HUNTER A highly anticipated brand new show. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281.

Wed 24 May JO BRAND One of the UK’s best female comics presents a night of comedy as a joint fundraiser between The Courtyard and Megan Baker House. The Courtyard, Hereford, 6.30pm & 8.30pm, £26, 01432 340555.

Fri 26 May JOEL DOMMETT Catch the star of Sky 1’s ‘Bring the Noise’ and ‘I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here’ as he delivers his high octane comedy. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 8pm, £15, students £10, 01686 614555.

Fri 26 May COMEDY CLUB LITTLE WANDER (the team behind the Machynlleth Comedy Festival) return with their monthly comedy club.

Theatre Brycheiniog, Brecon, 8pm, 01874 611622.

Fri 26 May - Sun 4 June HAY FESTIVAL Headline comedians include Graham Norton, Eddie Izzard, Mark Watson, Marcus Brigstocke, Ken Dodd, Shappi Khorsandi and Ava Vidal. Hay-on-Wye, 01497 822629, www.hayfestival.org Sun 28 May ANDY PARSONS - PEAK BULLSH*T A joke-rich rallying call for a better Britain.

Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281.

Talks

Tues 2 May & Tues 6 June BRECKNOCK DECORATIVE FINE ART SOCIETY 2 May - ‘More Than Meets the Eye, British Artists and Camouflage’. A talk by Jo Walton. 6 June - The Borgias with speaker Sarah Dunant. Theatr Brycheiniog, 2.30pm, 01874 625679.

Thurs 4 May GREENPEACE AT THE GLOBE AT HAY Activists talk about their experiences volunteering for Greenpeace, from running a high street stall to climbing on top of the Houses of Parliament. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, 01497 821762.

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

Sat 6 May OH SO CONTEMPORARY Illustrated talk by Dr Daniel Pryde-Jarman, BA Fine Art Course Leader at Hereford College of Arts. De Koffie Pot Gallery, Left Bank, Bridge St, Hereford, 6-8.30pm, £10, £8 students to include refreshments, 01568 797414 or on the door.

Tues 9 May BRECON AND DISTRICT MIND ‘Martin Craddock: A Personal View of the Therapeutic Benefits of Pottery. Wellington Hotel, Brecon, 7pm, £5, Friends £2, 01874 611529.

Philip Serrell Tues 9 May MY JOURNEY TO SAFETY AS A CHILD REFUGEE A talk by Gulwali Passarlay, child refugee from Afghanistan. Quaker Meeting House, 21 King St, Hereford, 7.30pm, email millichap.peacefund@gmail.com Tues 9 May PORTRAIT OF A COUNTRY RAILWAY An illustrated talk by John Rimmer of the Bishop’s Castle Railway Society. Town Hall, Bishop’s Castle, 7.30pm, £5 to include refreshments and Dial-a-Ride, 01588 630023.

Wed 10 May BROMYARD & DISTRICT LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY ‘The Rifle Range and WWII Bunkers on Bromyard Downs’, a talk given by Tim Hoverd. Conquest Theatre, 7.3pm, members free, visitors £3.

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Thurs 11 May RESTORING AND PROTECTING ANCIENT WOODLAND AND TREES A talk by Vaughan Lewis, the Woodland Trust’s Ancient Woodland Restoriation Officer for Powys. The talk will be preceded by the Knighton Tree Allotments Trust’s AGM. Offa’s Dyke Centre, West St, Knighton, 7.30pm, free, donations welcome, 01547 520374.

Thurs 25 May WELLINGTON PARISH HISTORY SOCIETY Members’ evening of talks, recollections and displays.

Wellington Village Hall, 7.30pm, visitors £2.50, cake and drinks included, 01432 839109.

Sat 13 May MORTIMER HISTORY SOCIETY SPRING CONFERENCE 2017 ‘The Welsh Marcher Lords 1066-1536’. Expert speakers will explore the fascinating history of the Marcher Lords and their Lordships from their first creation through to why the Marcher Lordships were abolished by Henry VIII. Please book online at www.mortimerhistorysociety.org. uk or phone 01584 831654. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 9.30am, £27.50 members, £32.50 non-members includes refreshments and buffet lunch.

Fri 26 May - Sun 4 June HAY FESTIVAL The 30th Hay Festival presents an inspiring programme of conversations and performances in Hay-on-Wye over the summer half-term with appearances from Colm Toíbín, Peter Singer, Neil Gaiman, Elif Shafak, Bernie Sanders, Nemat Shafik, Tracey Emin, Stephen Fry, Michael Sheen, Brian May, Graham Norton, Elizabeth Strout, Jeanette Winterson, Howard Jacobson, Yanis Varoufakis, Paul Beatty, Carlo Rovelli, Jacqueline Wilson, Judith Kerr, and Chris Riddell. Plus a new night-time venue Sound of the Baskervilles offers DJ sets and live performances. Hay-on-Wye, www.hayfestival.org 01497 822629.

Sun 14 May SWIFT CONSERVATION Inspirational and informative talk by Peta Sams from Shropshire Swift Group about the importance of providing habit and food sources for the swift. Presteigne Assembly Rooms, 3pm, £5 from Courtyard Antiques, The Workhouse and on the door.

Wed 31 May EDDIE THE EAGLE - TRY HARD Eddie talks through his incredible life-journey; from selftaught ski-jumping and being shunned by the sporting establishment, to extensive surgery to rebuild his boody following years of crashes in the snow. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7.30pm, £16/£15, 01686 614555.

Wed 17 May LEOMINSTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY A talk on The Life and Times of The Revd. Francis Kilvert

by Alan Brimson. Grange Court, Leominster, 7.30pm, members free, visitors £3 on the door.

Sat 3 - Mon 5 June ANNUAL THOMAS TRAHERNE FESTIVAL Speakers at the 2017 Festival will include Malcolm Guite, the priest-poet whose latest collection is Parable and Paradox, and Anne Wroe, author of the recently published Six Facets of Light. For full weekend events, venue and booking see Thomas Traherne Association website.

Friday 19 May ETHELBERT LECTURE: WHAT ARE THE BOOKS ACTUALLY ABOUT? Canon Chris Pullin looks at some of the medieval books in the Chained Library from the point of view of the ideas they express, rather than their decoration, binding or history. Tea in the retrochoir followed by lecture in the Lady Chapel, Hereford Cathedral, 3.30pm, free, booking not essential.

Wed 24 May SOUTH WEST SHROPSHIRE GARDENING CLUB ‘Showing and Troubleshooting’. A talk by Steve Reynolds. Lydbury North Village Hall, 7.30pm, £5, visitors welcome, 01588 680454.

June LEOMINSTER FESTIVAL 5 June - ‘Elizabeth’s Footprint Walk of Love’, a talk by Natalia Spencer. Baptist Church, Leominster, 7pm.

6 June - ‘Downton Gorge: Richard Payne Knight’s Secret Garden’. Leominster Library, 2pm. 8 June - ‘Greening the Town’. Playhouse Cinema, Community Centre, Leominster, 7.30pm. 9 June - Anne O’Brian, Grange Court, Leominster, 7pm. 11 June - Story Sharing - Tales of Herefordshire. Playhouse Cinema, Community Centre, Leominster, 11am. 01568 616460, www.leominster-festival.co.uk

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

50,000+ titles; North Herefordshire’s largest indie bookseller; MAY BROCANTE/FLEA MARKET We buy books

Bank Holiday Monday 29 May 2017, 9am-4pm Lots of stalls to find that perfect object. Live accordion Also open our superb CAFÉ! music from Norrie Davies, homemade food and much The Bookery, Manor Farm, Brampton Bryan, more. Free entry and parking.

MAPS AND MANSIONS: AARDVARK ANNUAL MAP Bucknell, SY7 0DH Off A4113 Knighton Road.

EXHIBITION Tel: 01547 530744 OPEN EVERY DAY aardvaark@btconnect.com www.aardvark-books.com Saturday 29th April - 14th May 2017 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm Large selling exhibition of maps and prints of the Marches.

Specialist in art, design, photography, history, gardening

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Workshops & Courses Tues 9 May DEATH CAFE Run by Mollie Lord. Not to be confused with a grief support class, this group encourages tackling the complex ideas which surround death. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, 01497 821762.

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

Thurs 11 May PHILOSOPHY CAFE An informal group which offers the chance to discuss philosophical issues. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, 01497 821762.

Sat 3 June TUNE INTO NATURE Poetry, meditation and discussions in beautiful fields and woodlands at Berrington Hall, Shropshire, 10-4.30pm.

Fresh vegan lunch provided. £75. Discounts available, please enquire. Contact Jo Blackman at tuneintonature42@gmail.com STORY SPACE - Storytelling Workshops and also Creative Writing; Coaching; CPD Training for Educators, and group or individual tuition in Tai Chi Movements for Wellbeing. The next open Storytelling Workshop is on October 21st 2017 at The Fold, near Worcester. For more information see www.storyspace.co.uk or email info. storyspace@gmail.com RAISE MONEY FOR REFUGEE CHARITIES A fundraising poetry event is being planned for 9 Sept in Knighton. If you are a poet, please come and participate.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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grass roots Green Events Mon 1 May BURRINGTON RAMBLE Specially opened walks across normally private land.

Routes for all abilities, dogs on leads welcome.

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

Organised by Kington Walks.

Sat 6 May BISHOP’S CASTLE ROUND & ABOUT WALK Ramble 22.5 miles, scramble 13 miles or amble 9.5 miles around the Shropshire Hills. Entrance fee is £18 including refreshments, lunch and transport if needed.

All proceeds go to Bloodwise. Details and entry forms go to www.bloodwise.org.uk/round-and-about Sat 13 May PLANT AND SEEDLING SWAP Teme Valley Environment Group. Lots of interesting plants and seedlings available. Knighton Community Market, 9.30am-12.30pm.

Sat 13 - Wed 17 May BISHOP’S CASTLE WALKING FESTIVAL Five days of guided walking in the wonderful Shropshire Hills. Walks vary from 3.5 to 14 miles. Full details go to www.WalkingFestival.co.uk Sat 13 May VIEW GARDEN GEMS IN PUTLEY Six gardens open their gates to visitors. Everything starts at the Parish Hall, Putley, near Ledbury, HR8 2QN with parking, tickets, teas, tombola and plant sales. Open 1pm-5.30pm, £5, under 15s free, dogs not allowed in gardens, www.putleygardens.org.uk Wed 15 May HGN GATHERING - ZERO CARBON UPDATES Godon Coppock will bring us an update and all new workshop from his friends at Zero Carbon Britain.

De Koffie Pot, The Left Bank, Hereford, 7.30-9.30pm.

Fri 19 May GARDENER’S QUESTION TIME Panellists include David Wassell MBE, Phil Allen and Dave Cope. Apley Farm Shop, Norton, Shifnal, 5.30pm, £25, 01952 273069. Organised by The Rotary Club of Telford Centre.

Sat 20 May KNIGHTON COMMUNITY CENTRE GARDENING DAY An all-day event featuring talks and demonstrations on gardening themes, plant sales, children’s workshops, a home-grown ‘Gardener’s Question Time’, guided walks and more. Knighton Community Centre, 10am-5pm, £4, under 16s free, 07751 221487.

May & June SHROPSHIRE HILLS DISCOVERY CENTRE 7 May - Bluebell Walk with Keith Pybus, 10.30am12.30pm, £5. 29 May - 2 June - Pirates on the Onny Meadows. For fun on the seven seas, join to swab the deck, hoist the mainsail and uncover hidden treasure.

Come dressed as a pirate if you like, hats are provided.

For ages 3-11 years, 1-2.30pm, £4, booking essential, Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, 01588 676060.

May WIGMORE & DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB 11 May - Visit to Hidcote Gardens, Gloucestershire. Meet at Wigmore VH, 9.30am. 21 May - Plant Sale, Wigmore VH, 2-4pm, full details on events call 07813 733240.

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May KNIGHTON TREE ALLOTMENTS TRUST KTAT manages woodlands for the benefit of wildlife and our members. Come along to learn woodland skills such

as preparing, storing and seasoning firewood. We aim to manage woodland sustainably and to allow our members access to affordable woodland products - such as firewood and timber. 4 & 14 May – 9.15am–2.30pm Cutting, carrying and stacking firewood for seasoning, Beggar’s Bush.

18 May - 9.15am-12.30pm Cutting seasoned wood into logs, Llangunllo. 28 May Cutting, carrying and stacking firewood for seasoning, near Knighton. For information contact: woodland@tveg.org.uk 01547 520374.

May HEREFORDSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST 2 May - Watercolour Painting with Richard Bavin, Queenswood Park, Dinmore Hill, Leominster, 10am4.30pm, £55, bring your own materials, booking essential.

6 May - Bromyard Down Project Celebration, an evening of film and theatre at The Conquest Theatre, 6-9pm, free.

6 May - Launch of Lugg Wetland Gem Project and Wildlife Watch Club. Bodenham Lake Nature Reserve, 11am-2pm, free. 27 - 29 May - Eways Harold Festival of Arts. HWT’s Artist in Residence, Richard Bavin will exhibiting. 27 May - Walk and Draw at the Parks with Richard Bavin, no experience necessary, 10am-12.30pm, £20 includes materials, booking essential. 30 May - Adventure Club Survival Skills for ages 7+, Queenswood Country Park, Dinmore Hill, Leominster, 10am-3pm, £15, please book. 31 May WildPlay Get Crafty and Play, Queenswood Country Park, Dinmore Hill, Leominster, 1.30-3.30pm, £2 per child, under 2’s free, please book. Full details call 01432 356872.

June LEOMINSTER FESTIVAL 4 June - Walk, Footsteps Through Early Leominster.

Grange Court, 10am. 6 June - Walking for Health, Tourist Information Centre, 11am. 7 June - Cycle Ride, Transition Leominster, Corn Square, 11am. Walk Around Quaker Leominster, Corn Square 2pm. Walking for Health, Tourist Information Centre, 6.30pm. 8 June - Walk Bache Camp, Broad St CP, 10am. 10 June - Family Fun Day, The Grange. 01568 616460, www.leominster-festival.co.uk June and July GREEN EVENTS AT KARUNA 18 June - Scything Day Course with Andrea Gilpin, 10am-4pm, £60 includes hot soup, bread and refreshments. 14 - 16 July - Forest Gardening Weekend.

Full rate, includes all meals £150-£175, concessions £130 (limited to 4 places), 8am-5pm on Sat & Sun. 22 & 23 July - Permaculture Introduction led by Fionn and Laura Quinlan. Full rate, includes all meals £150 - £185, concessionary rate is available. All workshops at Karuna Insight Design, Picklescott, Church Stretton, 01694 751374, www.karuna.org.uk 1st Sunday of every month until November 2017 KEEP BRECON TIDY Litter picking. Meet 10am at Watergate Car Park.

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

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

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

ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE lessons in Leominster. Ian Lyon MA PhD MSTAT. www.atinmarches.com ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE in Hereford. Individual lessons and small groups with Ann Rowan MSTAT. BA. ARCM, 01432 279536.

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

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

Enquiries: 01568 709142.

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

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

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

For a FREE 15 minute chat call 01588 660793 or mike@ mikeandrewshomeopathy.co.uk BACH FLOWER THERAPY AND REIKI Jane McDonnell, Registered practitioner. Bach Flower remedies are safe, gentle and effective at helping to relieve anxiety, stress, restore balance and well being. Reiki is a hands-on healing technique for stress/pain reduction and relaxation which also promotes healing. To discuss your needs or make an appointment please phone 07866495654 or email mcdonnell.jane@virgin.net BOWEN TECHNIQUE Bowen is a holistic, non invasive therapy consisting of gentle moves over soft tissue and muscles, interspersed with periods of rest. Suitable for adults and children. Working from clinics in Bishop’s Castle and Church Stretton. Home visits available. Contact ROB ROWE MBTPA tel: 01588 630648, email rob@robrowe.co.uk or learn more at www.bowentherapy.org.uk COGNITIVE BEHAVIOUR THERAPY for depression, anxiety, panic, stress, OCD, relationship problems and more!

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

CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHOTHERAPY Specialist in treating & assessing children & young people with mental health or behavioural issues or dealing with distressing situations. I also offer support to parents, carers and adopters (providing them with a space to think separately about their children) or work with parents/carers and children

together. I am also able to help mothers and babies with attachment issues. I can provide supervision to other therapists, consultations and training to professionals. I can provide services at the Family Place in Hay-on-Wye and Hereford, I can provide services throughout the area. ACP accredited.

Valérie Mortin BSc. 07961 885646 or Email: vivalavie@yahoo.com CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH - I offer a range of interventions for children, young people and their families/carers struggling with emotional issues. I have fifteen years of experience working at a senior level for a NHS Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service and offer families and young people a confidential space in which they can explore the issues that are troubling them. I provide a range of evidence based interventions to address problems such as depression, anxiety and OCD as well as self harm, low self esteem and self confidence. I also specialize in eating disorder therapy and I am registered as a Master Practitioner with the National Centre for Eating Disorders. I offer supervision, consultation and training for other professionals working within this area of mental health. Ruth Sandeman. Bsc,Hons Mental Health, Dip HE, RMN, Specialist Childrens Nurse, Master Practitioner Eating Disorders (NCFED), registered with NMC. Contact - ruthsandeman99@gmail.com / 07803 354081.

COGNITIVE BEHAVIOUR THERAPY (CBT), COUNSELLING AND COUPLE COUNSELLING Hello!

CBT can work well for depression, anxiety, panic, OCD, anger, phobias, self-harm, eating disorders, low self-esteem and more.

I also offer counselling for most issues, including sexuality, bereavement and past sexual abuse. Couple counselling is available and counselling for those who have problems concerning self-esteem, relationships or lack of them. Contact Gail Venables MBACP (Accred) on 01544 350384 or www. cbtgail.co.uk for sessions in Leominster and New Radnor (Powys).

COUNSELLING & MINDFULNESS COACHING with Matthew Ward MBACP, Accredited Mindfulness Trainer.

I provide a safe and confidential counselling service to explore the challenges that life can bring such as loss and anxiety.

I also offer individual mindfulness coaching and run regular courses locally. 01568 708836 or 07982 466224 marchesmindfulness.co.uk COUNSELLING IN LUDLOW area. Talk in complete confidence, with warmth and without judgement, with Julia Walling BA(Hons), PGCE, Dip.EH.P.NLP (BHR), MAC. In private practice for 25 years, I am trained in a wide variety of therapies and combine them to meet your needs. Clients consistently report improvements in wellbeing within a few sessions. Panic/anxiety specialist. Short and long term for individuals, couples and families. 01584 874636 07796 596451 julia.walling@btinternet.com and www.juliawalling. co.uk CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY with Jess Pailthorpe RCST. Safe, effective, light-touch treatments to help you heal & repair. Muscle/joint problems, stress, anxiety, fatigue, trauma….Clinics in Leominster Osteopaths and Kingsland.

Phone for more info: 07981 866 667 / www.touchtreetherapy. co.uk

EMOTIONAL THERAPY: Anne Cummings MFETC (Adv Dip) offers this safe, effective therapy to help adults and children heal their spiritual wounds and fulfil their personal potential. If you have difficulty relating to others, or have troublesome emotions call Anne on 01547 530977. Specialist knowledge and experience of working with sufferers of panic attacks, anger, stress, bullying, low self-esteem, bereavement/ loss, anxiety and attachment issues. Centres in Powys/south Shropshire. See also www.thewritetofeel.com for forthcoming workshops and talks.

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

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

E.S.H., Dip. Counselling (Wales). Tel: 01588 638242. Email: philomena@soul-healing.net. Web: www.soul-healing.net HEREFORD HOMEOPATH Juliet Ablett RHom, MARH, MNCHM. Experienced practitioner works with you as an individual, listening without judgement; working with whatever symptoms or issues you have. Natural, effective treatment suitable for all ages. I am very happy to chat with you on the phone about what treatment you are looking for before you commit to an appointment. Weekly clinics at Hereford Centre for Natural Health and Philip Weeks’ clinic. Juliet Ablett www.julietablett.co.uk julietablett@ rocketmail.com 01981 241456 HOLISTIC MASSAGE THERAPIST, ELLY INGRAM MTI A holistic massage is a tailored treatment for your individual needs, whether they be physical aches and pains or for emotional needs such as stress, mental well-being or just some time out to treat yourself. Available in Kington at Room 2, The Old Police Station, Market Hall, St, Kington, HR5 3DP. 077927 43894 www.ellyingram.co.uk HOLISTIC MASSAGE WITH KIRSTEN HUBMANN (MTI) at The Retreat, The Workhouse, Presteigne Industrial Estate. Contact: 07860156615 / kirstenelizabethhubmann@ gmail.com for enquiries or to book a treatment.

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

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

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

KAY FLETCHER COUNSELLING, BA Hons, FdSc Counselling, BACP Associate Member. I offer safe and confidential child and adult counselling together with a range of natural holistic techniques including life coaching, energy healing and hypnotherapy. For a friendly chat about how I may be able to help you, please contact me on Leintwardine 01547 540899, email kay@kayfletchercounselling.co.uk or visit www.kayfletchercounselling.co.uk

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

MARIE HUDSON. Yoga classes in Presteigne and Titley.

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

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

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

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

PHYSIOTHERAPY, CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY, REFLEXOLOGY & YOGA with Hermione Evans, Chartered Physiotherapist at Radnor Physiotherapy. For all back and neck pain, headaches, sports injuries, RSI, stress related illness and more. To discuss your needs or to make an appointment, please phone 01544 350691 or email contact@ radnorphysiotherapy.co.uk or view www.radnorphysiotherapy. co.uk PRESTEIGNE NATURAL HEALTH CENTRE Offers a wide range of Natural therapies including: Osteopathy, Chiropody, Acupuncture, Remedial & Swedish massage, Reiki, Homeopathy, Emmett Technique, Kinesiology, Reflexology, Bowen Technique, Counselling, Cranio Sacral Therapy. Visit our website www.presteignenhc.com or facebook page. To make an appointment, 01544 267532, email pnhc2014@gmail. com RELAX & RECHARGE MINDFULNESS MEDITATION Are you a caring person who has an overwhelming need to help others but you are fed up of feeling overwhelmed, stressed and tired all the time and like you’re running on empty but can’t stop? Afraid of BURN OUT because you have nothing in reserve anymore and powerless to change anything? Then you are invited to come along to weekly meetings where I will be your guide: Tuesdays from 7pm to 8pm £10; And/ or monthly, Second Monday each month 10am to 1pm, £30.

You will then: understand why Self Care is a necessity, not a luxury; find yourself surrounded by people just like you who also care deeply and need to take better care of themselves first and together you’ll feel more supported, increase your energy, inner peace and well-being and feel more like yourself again and give yourself permission to relax, recharge and reflect.

Sound good? Contact me: 01568 709194/07792 256 451 or email: karenrobinson67@live.co.uk. www.karen-robinson. com

YOGA IN PRESTEIGNE New location

Group classes and individual tuition Stapleton Yoga Studio Marie Hudson 01544 260352

www.theyogapractice.org.uk

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SELF CARE FOR CARING PEOPLE SPIRITUAL HEALER Naturally gifted in releasing emotional grief in present and past lives. 26 years professional experience with physical and mental health. Private healing sessions and talks given. Gillian Williamson, MNFSH. Field House, Kinnerton. 01547 560874.

SIAM SMILE TRADITIONAL THAI MASSAGE BY (GAN) JANYARAK MORRIS. Stressed out? Neck and shoulders tension from too much time on computer? Low back pain? Or just want to pamper yourself? I can help! I am qualified in Traditional Thai Massage, Reflexology-Foot Massage, Facial Massage and Aromatherapy. Certificates recognized by the Ministry of Education in Thailand. Ground Floor, 3 Broad Street, Knighton LD7 1BL. Tel: 07538 572123 or (eve) 01547 550249 www.siamsmilettm.webs.com

Workshops WORKSHOP LISTINGS - Single listings are free.

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

Fri 19 - Sun 21 May HEREFORD YOGA FESTIVAL 2017 An eclectic mix of yoga, all sorts for everyone. Hatha, Yin Yoga, Iyengar, Ashtanga, Kundalini, Vinyasa Flow, Tantric, Laughter, Kirtan, Chanting, Dance, Music, Indian Astrology, Wellbeing, Yoga for Kids and Teens, Baby Yoga. Kinnersley Castle, Kinnersley, HR3 6QF. Camping/rooms, campfire, Yoga shop, yummy food, 01981 590743 or Facebook Jevon Yoga www.herefordyogafestival

Hereford Yoga Festival’s second year…

For the novice, accomplished and curious Balance your body and mind…

A feast for body and soul…

If you love yoga, you’ll love this!

Camping/ Rooms - Campfire Yoga shop - Yummy food

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

KINNERSLEY CASTLE KINNERSLEY HEREFORDSHIRE HR3 6QF

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Dedicated teachers coming together to bring you workshops and classes to help bring balance and harmony into your life… Hatha, Yin Yoga, Iyengar, Ashtanga, Kundalini, Vinyasa Flow, Tantric, Laughter, Kirtan, Chanting, Dance, Music, Viniyoga, Indian astrology, Wellbeing, Yoga for Kids and Teens, Baby Yoga.

May BLEDDFA CENTRE WORKSHOPS 5 May - Silence & Stillness, led by Lee Moore, 11am-12pm, donations. 6 May - Meditation for beginners and experienced, with Peter Conradi and James O’Neill. 20 & 21 May - ‘Journeys of the Heart’. A weekend workshop with James Roose-Evans.

Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton, 01547 550377.

May & June HILL COTTAGE RETREAT CENTRE 6 - 13 May - Discovering The Heart’s Guidance Meditation Retreat with Laura Bridgman. 2 - 4 June & 30 June - 2 July Dreaming Awake with Manda Scott. Hill Cottage Retreat Centre, Rhos-y-Meirch, Knighton, LD7 1PD, 01547 520044.

ONE DAY QI GONG COURSES

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

10% discount for booking more than one day.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mondays YOGA With Lisa Arundale, 5.15-6.15pm.

CARAD, East St, Rhayader, 01686 413608.