BROAD SHEEP - NOVEMBER 2021

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What’s On - Herefordshire & The Marches

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Clare Edwards The Lodge, Westhide, Hereford, HR1 3RQ Tel: 01432 850444

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OS Angeles Times in 1982: Comedian Charlie Fleischer observes: “If you remember the ‘60s, you really weren’t there.”

A friend has kept a regular diary and now in his late 70’s has been doing so since he was a kid. Why haven’t I done that myself? Then I would be able to re-live all those missing memories and although I have not learnt to play the piano, life would be almost complete. This is why I have decided to write belated diary entries for some of the events I witnessed during that grooviest of decades.

January 16th 1960 Have just got home from playing at St Mary’s Catholic youth club with our band The Strangers. We played Shadows numbers and I think it went ok. I used my new gimmick for the first time (knitting flannels with drumsticks between songs) and my sister said our matching blue cardigans with dark blue edging looked very smart. Still no girlfriend or any sign of puberty!!!

October 10th 1962 That Beetles band just released a single ‘Love Me Do’ I haven’t heard it yet but I saw a picture of them in the window of Dick James publishing on Denmark St where we go every Saturday to look at guitars. I think we might change the style of The Strangers and go a bit more mod.

Girlfriend – 0 Puberty - 0.75 November 24th 1963 Last night actually saw The Stones at Leyton Baths. It was a ruddy madhouse. Lots of rockers down the front doing their crazy dance. Appalling sound - as you’d expect in a swimming pool, plus a bunch of girls screaming like you see on the telly when The Beatles are on. Actually preferred The Dowliners Sect who played first, at least you could hear them and they featured a few Jimmy Reed songs. Wore my new button down shirt and blue nylon mackintosh. We are thinking of changing our band name to The Black Cat Bones. Still no girlfriend.

May 15th 1964 We have been chosen to be on ‘Ready Steady Win’ next week. I think this is our big break! The Judges will include Murial Young and Kenny Lynch. The presenter is Gail Singelton who lives just down the road from us and is a big mate of our keyboard player Geoff Blyth. We are taking a whole rented double decker busload of supporters and school friends. Girlfriend – possibly Susan. Puberty Yesss! - Though as yet nothing worth shaving.

June 27th 1964 Despite being the most authentic blues band on the show Kenny Lynch didn’t like us. He particularly disliked my song Railroad Ern about working laying sleepers on the Indiana trail “the gang leader said you’ve laid your last rail”. Last week saw Jimmy Reed in person at the Flamingo club in Wardour Street. No sign of Christine Keeler or the Beatles but feel we are now part of the London scene.

June 12th 1965 Earlier this year I read ‘On the Road by Jack Kerouac’ and last night I hung out with the beats!!!

Email: info@broadsheep.com Alan Ginsberg and Lawrence Ferlinghetti and Gregory Corso at the International Poetry Website: www.broadsheep.com Incarnation at The Albert Hall. On the instructions of our guitarist Barry I wore a black polo neck and I think I fitted in fine although I found Ginsberg’s incessant Ommming and playing finger cymbals very tiresome.

July 17th 1966 Devastated to hear that Eric is leaving John Mayall to start his own band with Ginger Baker. I saw John Mayall last week and Eric was sitting on his amp looking out of salts all the way through. A gang of us has just been to Newcastle. We stayed in Geoff’s brothers house for the weekend and went to see the Pretty Things at the Mayfair Ballroom. When we went to get our tickets the girls outside, saw our long hair and thought we were the band. They chased us down the street screaming … It was brilliant!

May 26th 1967 I have a girlfriend. She’s called Julie and she is in the Fashion department just below us at Bournemouth Art College. Her Mum and dad are working in Cyprus so she has the house to herself out near Hengistbury Head, which is great because my landlady is not that friendly since she discovered I am hiding her cardboard, breakfast toast in my sock drawer. Also there is a new album out by a guy called Jimi Hendrix and the new Beatles album Sgt Pepper’s is fucking amazing and I am living by the seaside and life is brilliant.

May 25th 1968 Hornsey Art School sit in is an exciting end to a very disappointing year at Hornsey.

I have a new girlfriend who is in the fashion department of the Royal College. I think I am going to give up college and music and be a motorcycle outlaw.

September 2nd 1969 Just went to the Isle of Wight to see Bob Dylan. When I say ‘see’ we were so far away that’s a bit of an exaggeration. Roll on the seventies!

Cover pic: Byron Wallen, Shrewsbury Jazz Network, The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury - 13 November

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Sutton Walls’ Dark Secrets I

T ISN’T often that a truly epic archaeological discovery turns up on our doorstep. The last one that I can recall was the Rotherwas Ribbon back in 2007.

That was the 75m-long serpentine path – thought to be a sacred burial route – linking the Dinedor Iron Age hill fort with the banks of the Wye. The route was paved with upturned split stones, not dissimilar in appearance to knapped flints. The county’s chief archaeologist described the find at the time as ‘possibly unique to Europe’. But that didn’t stop Herefordshire Council from burying the Ribbon beneath a new HGV feeder road to its Skylon Business Park.

her three seasons at Sutton Walls she recovered 20 adult male skeletons. At the time, the discovery was thought to have been the bodies of local warriors, unsuccessfully defending an attack by Romans. But local archaeologist Dr Keith Ray now believes that the remains are later, dating from the 8th century and may be those of the entourage which accompanied the East Anglian King Æthelberht on his ill-fated journey to Hereford to marry Alfreda, daughter of King Offa.

Where all the skeletons uncovered by Kenyon’s team went to is unclear, making carbon-dating impossible.

Enough to make Tony ‘Baldrick’ Robinson cry.

Perhaps 14 years on, the county has become slightly more enlightened about the importance of preserving our historical past. The Sutton Walls Conservation Group (SWCG) certainly believe so. Formed four years ago at the instigation of Historic England, when it was awarded a £12,000 Heritage at Risk Repair Grant, this small group of local volunteers is in the early stages of discovering just what man-made structures originally existed on and around a natural mound four miles north of the city at Sutton Walls, between Marden and Sutton Saint Nicholas. It is thought that the crude Iron Age timber and earth palisade was superseded by a more sophisticated stone structure, one of the seven royal residences of the legendary Mercian warlord King Offa (757-796AD). A 1999 edition of Channel 4’s ‘Time Team’ uncovered evidence of a huge grain store in the vicinity of Sutton Walls, as well as the outlines of two timber-framed watermills in a gravel pit at nearby Wellington, all indications of the royal estate’s considerable support structure.

Pre-empting Lady Macbeth’s infamy by several centuries, Offa’s wife Cynethryth poisoned her husband’s mind into believing that the arranged marriage was a mistake. On the eve of the nuptials, she hired assassins to strike down the 15-year-old king and his entourage inside the main banqueting hall at Sutton Walls. The suggestion is that the slain noblemen were buried together in a pit by the gateway. Æthelberht’s end was no less ignominious. Drawn on an open ox-cart, his decapitated cadaver was first flung into the River Lugg, then on passing through the hamlet of Lyde the head rolled off the cart and landed in a ditch. The following day a natural spring appeared at the point where the head had fallen.

The hill fort itself covers around 20 acres, partly wooded but with 13.7 acres at its eastern perimeter cultivated with crops. Over the years the site has suffered both from quarrying (huge quantities of gravel were excavated to build RAF Credenhill at the start of WWII) and indiscriminate land-filling. It is ironic to think that priceless archaeological evidence in the gravel may have inadvertently ‘migrated’ from one hill fort to another. SWCG intends to discreetly discourage burrowing mammals via fencing, giving archaeological protection to the Walls’ ramparts and ensuring the growth of different grasses and wildflower habitats, for the benefit of birds and butterflies.

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The last serious archaeological investigation, more than half a century ago, was undertaken by the distinguished field archaeologist Kathleen Kenyon. During

Folklore or fiction, the story was strong enough for Hereford to successfully petition the Vatican for the beatification of Æthelberht, eventually leading to his papal canonisation. Offa himself atoned for the murder by founding monasteries and making a pilgrimage to Rome. Alfreda, haunted by the brutal assassination, fled Mercia to become an anchorite at a Benedictine abbey in Lincolnshire and remained there for the rest of her life.

Such was the veneration later shown for the young martyred king, that at one time Hereford Cathedral’s popularity as a p i l g r i m a g e c e n t re w a s s u r p a s s e d only by Canterbury. More information on the hill fort, including some excellent aerial images, can be found at https://www.suttonwalls.co.uk.

SWCG has also published a useful walking guide for the site, which is available from the Golden Cross at Sutton St Nicholas.

Nick Jones Caption: Striking full-length stained glass depiction in a Kentish church of the martyred boy king Æthelberht

art POWYS The Judge’s Lodging, Broad St, Presteigne LD8 2AD 01544 260650 20, 21, 26 - 28 Nov ‘Art @ The Lodging’. A unique exhibition of 25 artists displayed across all three storeys of the museum. In aid of the Museum. Open 10.30am-5pm, £3.

Minerva Arts Centre, High Street, Llanidloes 01686 413467 13 Nov - 24 Dec Llanidloes Christmas Craft Fair. Pottery, wood, art, fine art, clothing, accessories, photographs, jewellery, glass art, toys, decor, pyrography, fabric, knitwear and more.

Open Mon - Sat 10.30am-4.30pm.

10am-4.30pm.

Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Aberystwyth University SY23 3DE 01970 623232 Nov SCULPTURE CYMRU. Open Mon-Wed 10am-5pm, Thurs 10am-8pm, Sun 1pm-5pm.

Schwetz Gallery, 2 Hereford St, Presteigne LD8 2AW 07808 721054 www.schetzphotography.co.uk Nov ‘Elements of Dutch’.

Photography exhibition.

Radnorshire Museum, Temple St, Llandrindod Wells LD1 5DL 01597 824513 Nov Search Radnorshire Museum Facebook page for up-to-date exhibitions, workshops and events.

Open Tues-Fri 10am-3pm, Sat 10am-1pm.

The School House Gallery, The Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton, LD7 1PA 01547 550377 Nov RUTH KIRKBY - botanical illustrations and prints. MARY SMITH - ceramics and ceramic sculpture.

JUNE COVENY - paintings & drawings.

2 Dec - 23 Jan ‘Tales from the Mabinogion’. An exhibition exploring the timeless stories, through sculpture, prose and paintings with EMMA BEVAN, KARIN MEAR, HETTA JOHNSON, FRANCESCA KAY & AMANDA ROSE. 4 & 5 Dec Winter Christmas Market ARTISAN EVENTS WALES. Open Thurs - Sun, 11am-4pm.

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The Table, 43 Lion St, Hay-on-Wye 01497 822802 www.thetablehay.com Until 20 Nov ‘Looks Back’. LYNNE STROVER. 27 Nov - 18 Dec KAREN BIRKIN. Open Thurs-Sat 10am-3pm.

Court Cupboard Gallery, New Court Farm, Llantillio Pertholey, Abergavenny NP7 8AU 01873 852011 Nov ROSIE FAREY & MANDY COATS - baskets. SUSAN GALLAGHER paintings. Open daily 11am-4pm.

Art by Osian (Celf gan Osian), 3 Short Bridge St, Llanidloes SY18 6AD 07484 763507 www.osiangwent.com Open all year ‘Art by Osian’.

OSIAN GWENT. A working studio and gallery of contemporary, modern and expressive art by Welsh artist.

Open Mon-Sat 10am-4pm.

Tower House Gallery, 29 High St, Knighton LD7 1AT 01547 529530 Gallery, shop, cafe. Tues-Sat 10am-4.30pm Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, Near Newtown 01686 688369 Until 6 Nov Scupteen exhibition.

5 Nov - 19 Dec ‘Made in Caersws’. ceramic exhibition. Plus affordable art submitted by artists from all of the country. Thurs-Sun, 11am-4pm.

The Hay Makers, St John’s Place, Hay-on-Wye HR3 5BN 01497 820556 1 Nov - Jan Christmas exhibition.

CAROLE MORETON & SARAH PACKINGTON - jewellery. SHELAGH POPHAM - paintings. PAULINE ZELINSKI - ceramics. Open Mon-Sat 10.30am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm.

Courtyard Antiques, London House, High St, Presteigne, LD8 2BA 07974 356128 outside normal hours.

Antique pottery, country furniture and art. Mon-Sat 10am-4pm.

Erwood Station Gallery, Llandeilo Graban, Builth Wells, LD2 3SJ 01982 560674 A constantly changing mix of materials and styles occupying over 2000 square feet. Complimented by paintings and sculpture, plus seasonal exhibitions.

Open 10.30am-4.30pm.

Knighton Fine Art, 2 Broad Street, Knighton 01547 528052 www.knightonfineart.co.uk knightonfineart@btinternet.com Nov Wintry paintings from SIMON DORRELL, JANE HARDING, CIARA LEWIS & DAVID SMITH. ADRIAN JERVIS - painted birds. Christmas card packs and calendars plus a plethora of Christmas gifts £5-£50.

Wed-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-1pm.

Oriel Davies Gallery, Newtown 01686 625041 Until 24 Dec ‘Blanket Coverage’.

STEVE ATTWOOD WRIGHT. Plus Wales’ leading textile artists pushing the boundaries of traditional hand weaving.

A range of contemporary woven textiles will be availbe in the shop and online.

Open Tues-Sun 11am-5pm.

Lion Street Gallery, 6 Lion St, Hay-on-Wye HR3 5AA 01497 822900 Showcasing some of the very best artists from Wales and the Borders.

Open 10.30am-5pm daily except Tues, Sun 11.30am-4pm.

Found Gallery, 1 Bulwark, Brecon LD3 7LB 07736 062849 www.foundgallery.co.uk Until 13 Nov ‘Enlightened Landscapes’. HOWARD JONES & RICHARD STUDER - artwork.

TYDD POTTERY. JON ROBERTS photographs. JULIA WAGER sculpture, ALICE KEELER - jewellery.

17 Nov - 23 Dec Christmas exhibition.

PETER CRONIN - artist. RICHARD STUDER - prints. ALICE KEELER jewellery. KIM COLEBROOK & THOMAS TOOHIE - ceramics.

YVETTE BROWN - pewter on driftwood. Tues-Sat 10am-4.30pm.

The Workhouse Studio, Presteigne Industrial Estate 01544 267864 Rare antique carpets and kilims. Plus locally made pottery, art materials, textiles, haberdashery, jewellery, cards and gifts. Cafe. Wed-Sat 10am-4pm.

Museum of Modern Art, Tabernacle, Heol Penrallt, Machynlleth SY20 8AJ 01654 703355 info@moma.machynlleth.org.uk Until 13 Nov ‘GWLANA: To Gather or Pick Wool’. RUTH JÊN. Until 13 Nov ‘Paradoxes’. CERI H. PRITCHARD. Until 20 Nov Tabernacle Collection.

20 Nov - 26 Feb Young Welsh Artists.

Wed-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-1pm, by appointment only.

Knighton Museum, 1 Broad St, Knighton The Museum is run entirely by volunteers and reflects the social history of the area. The majority of the exhibits have been either donated or lent by local people and reflect the varied history of this border town from the drovers to the flannel weavers; from trade to agriculture. Wed- Sat, 10am-4pm, Sun 11am-4pm.

Sarah Billingham, Artists’ Gallery, Ludlow Farm, Bromfield & Ludlow Assembly Rooms

Drusilla Cole, Made In the Marches Gallery, Kington

Anita Wallace, Herefordshire Arts & Crafts Society, The Courtyard, Hereford

Jeanette Faulkener-Clarke, Apple Store Gallery, Hereford

Karlin Rushbrooke, Ragleth Gallery, Church Stretton

Pavilion Mid Wales, Spa Rd, Llandrindod Wells LD1 5EY 01597 258118 27 Nov Artisan Market. Local arts, crafts and handmade items.

Open 10am-4pm.

Rhayader Museum & Gallery, CARAD, East St, Rhayader, LD6 5ER 01597 810561 Nov Outdoor exhibition on local history.

Tues-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-12pm.

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

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

HEREFORDSHIRE The Forum, 18 Market Square, Tenbury Wells WR15 8EA 01584 810085 www.georginafranklin.co.uk GEORGINA FRANKLIN jewellery. Individual contemporary design. Commissions undertaken.

Hereford Football Club, Merton Meadow Cark, Hereford 27 & 28 Nov Christmas Craft Fair.

Hereford Etsey Team.

Open 10am-4pm, free entry.

Gallery 54, 54 High St, Ross-on-Wye 01989 567917 Nov & Dec New work from gallery artists plus light sculptures by JEREMY AUBURN. Thurs-Sat 10am-4pm.

Birches Farm Nature Reserve, A4111, near Kington, HR5 3EY www.herefordshirewt.org/events 26 & 27 Nov ‘Birches Farm Winter Weekend’. Celebrating National Tree Week.

26 Nov Watercolour workshop with Richard Bavin, £60.

27 Nov Tree walk, 11am, £5. Family crafts, Christmas shopping, Winter Warmers & The Drawing Room.

Open 11am-3pm.

Market Hall, Kington 07867 483135 3rd Saturday of the month Quality work by local makers. Kington Market Hall, 9.30am – 3pm. Plus KLEEN Repair Café on site. AKCrafts@gmx.com Hereford Museum & Art Gallery, Broad St, Hereford 01432 383383 Until 18 Dec ‘The Vanity of Small Differences’. GRAYSON PERRY a series of six large-scale tapestries.

Adults £5, students and under 18s free. Open Tues-Sat 10am-4pm.

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Kinnersley Castle & Church, Kinnersley HR3 6QF 01544 327555 20 Nov Kinnersley Christmas Fair.

Christmas decorations, gifts, books, cakes, jams, raffle, refreshments and more. Open 10am-2pm.

Apple Store Gallery, Unit 1, Rockfield Rd, Hereford HR1 2UA 01432 263937 www.applestoregallery.com 27, 28 Nov & 4 & 5 Dec ‘Christmas Delights’. Seasonal offerings from local artists. Open Wed-Fri 10am-3pm, Sat 10am-1pm, h.Art opening 10am-3pm.

Made in Ross, The Upstairs Gallery, Market House, Ross-on-Wye HR9 5NX 01989 769398 www.madeinross.co.uk Nov Made in Ross. A co-operative of local art and craft makers who produce a wide range of beautiful work, for all tastes and budgets. Open daily, 10am-4pm.

Wobage Makers Gallery, Upton Bishop, Ross on Wye HR9 7QP 01989 720495 www.wobage.co.uk Until December HEILA HERRING pottery. ANDREW McGARVA stoneware pots. CLARE McGARVA - stitched textiles. PATIA DAVIS porcelain & earthenware pots. BEN CASSON - furniture. SHEILA CASSON - stoneware & earthenware pots. CLAIR HODGSON - silver.

JEREMY STEWARD - wood-fired salt-glazed pottery. CLYDE HOARE baskets. Open Thurs-Sat 10am-5pm.

The Mappa Mundi & Chained Library, Hereford Cathedral, Cathedral Close 01432 374200 Until 31 Dec ‘Lost and Found’. Why have things gone missing from the Cathedral over the years? The latest exhibition follows the story of things lost but later found and of some special things lost but not found... yet!

Admission charges apply.

Until 3 Nov ‘Journey To Your Centre - The Art of Meditation’. STEPHEN MAGRATH - eight different artworks which can provoke contemplation and reflection. Located in the North Transept. Open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm.

Made in the Marches Gallery, 12 Church St, Kington, HR5 3AZ 07531 820195 www.madeinthemarches.com Nov ‘Tinsel Town’. Festive exhibition.

PAUL BAINES, ROSAMUND BLACK, DRUSILLA COLE, BEN COSGROVE, GILL DAVIES, BRITTANY DAVIES, SHANNON DONOVAN, JACKIE EDWARDS, SACHA EDWARDS, REBECCA FINNEY, NANCY FROST, FREYA GAMBLE, TESSA GAVIN, JANE KEAY, CELIA KIBBLEWHITE, ANNE LEE, MALCOLM MELLEN, DEE MILLS, CLARE MURPHY, GINNETTE NEWMAN, SUE POWELL, REBECCA REYNOLDS, LAURA ROWLATT, STEPH SCOTT, HELEN SMITH, ANGELA SOULIER, ALYS WALL, ZOE WRIGHT. Ceramics, paintings, prints, textiles, wearable art: clothes and jewellery, sculpture, stone, wood, metal and willow, cards, gifts and seasonal decorations.

Commissions and vouchers available.

Wed–Sat, 11am-4pm.

The Courtyard, Hereford 01432 340555 5 Nov - 8 Jan HEREFORDSHIRE ARTS AND CRAFT SOCIETY with three briefs to work from, ‘What Makes Me Smile’, ‘Wish You Were Here’ and ‘The Great Outdoors’. Open theatre times.

Artistree, Above the Heritage Centre, Church Lane, Ledbury www.artistreegallery.org ARTISTREE, co-operative of local artists, paintings, sculpture, furniture, photographs, ceramics, glass, textile and encaustic work.

Wed-Sun 10.30am-4.30pm.

Hopelands Village Hall, Weobley 28 Nov Craft & Food Fair. Large variety of stalls, light refreshments, raffle. £1 entry. Open 10am-3pm.

Old Chapel Gallery, East St, Pembridge HR6 9HB 01544 388842 www.oldchapelgallery.co.uk 6 Nov - mid Jan Winter Exhibition.

Featuring new work by SEREN BELL, VICTORIA KEEBLE, TAMSIN ABBOTT and more. An exciting Christmas collection of hand made and contemporary arts and crafts, including textiles, jewellery, lighting, paintings, original prints, ceramics, glass, sculpture, candles and cards.

All year ‘Shadows on the Grass’.

Garden sculpture exhibition. A collection of unique sculpture for your outdoor space in a variety of media including ironwork, carved stone, stone resin, bronze resin, ceramic and stainless steel. Open Wed-Sat 11am4.30pm, Sun & Mon by appointment.

Hereford College of Arts, Folly Lane Campus, Hereford HR1 1LT 01432 273359 8 Nov HCA College Level Open Event, 6pm.

Hereford College of Arts,College Road Campus, Hereford HR1 1EB 01432 273359 1 Nov Foundation Diploma in Art & Design Open Event, 6pm.

6 Nov HCA Degree Level Open Event, 10am.

16 Nov HCA Degree Level Open Event, 2pm.

1 Dec HCA Degree Level Open Event for Mature Students, 2pm-3.30pm.

2 Dec HCA MA Open Event, 5pm.

Greenstage Gallery, Hop Pocket, Bishop’s Frome WR6 5BT 01885 490839 www.greenstagegallery.co.uk 5 Nov - 24 Dec Christmas exhibition.

ARTHUR PIERCE, ROB RITCHIE & CLAIRE GRIFFITHS. Open Tues-Sun 10am-5pm, Sun 10.30am-4pm.

Weavers Gallery, Church Lane, Ledbury 07881 926661 1 - 7 Nov ‘Country meets Coast’.

SARAH AMERY & SUE DENNING EMBREY, plus silver jewellery.

15 - 21 Nov ARTISTREE - 2D & 3D mixed media art.

22 - 28 Nov ‘Over the Hills’. Print, glass, stone, wood.

7 - 18 Dec ‘Designed for Christmas’.

Seven local makers. Open 10am-4pm, closed Sun. The Basement, 18 Gloucester Rd, Ross-on-Wye HR9 5BU email gabydevitt@live.com Beautiful handwoven lampshades, fabrics, pottery, willow baskets and glass. Also a range of eclectic lighting.

Open Wed-Sat 9.30am-4pm.

Oxenham Art, Broad St, Leominster HR6 8BT 01568 611898 Nov MATT CLARKE - atmospheric mountain views of Ben Nevis in acrylic.

JUDY LAWS - ceramic jewellery.

CYNTHIA PEARSON - textile maps.

Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-3pm.

Old Stable Gallery, Leominster Tourist Information Centre, Corn Square, Leominster 01568 616460 26 - 30 Nov ‘Buildings’. LUDLOW MUSEUM & RESOURCE CENTRE ART GROUP. Open Mon-Sat 9.30am-4.30pm.

South Chapel, All Saints Church, Hereford 01432 370414 Until 18 Dec Cards for good causes. Mon-Sat 9.30am-5.30pm.

SHROPSHIRE Bishop’s Castle Town Hall 01588 630023 Until 13 Nov TARA LEWIS. 6 Nov Antiques and Flea Market, 9am-4pm.

20 Nov - 11 Dec CASTLE ARTISTS - local artists working in a variety of mediums.

27 Nov Christas Craft Fair. Local crafts including jewellery, felt crafting, knitted goods, musical instruments, cards, willow baskets and more.

Mon, Tues, Thurs - Sat 10am-4pm.

Beambridge Clubroom, Munslow SY7 9HE 01584 873327 27 & 28 Nov CORVEDALE ARTISTS. Twelve or more artists show their paintings. Open 10am-5pm.

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Ludlow Castle www.ludlowmedievalchristmas.co.uk 27 & 28 Nov Ludlow Medieval Christmas Fayre. 100 stalls, with live entertainment and evocative period musicians.

Discovery Centre, Craven Arms 01588 676060 6 & 7 Nov Frost Fair. Handmade crafts and Christmas gifts from Shropshire crafts people. Open 10am-4pm.

Until 15 Nov ‘Writers, Readers, Thinkers, Dreamers’. MARCHES SCRIBES - calligraphy. Open daily 10am-5pm.

Twenty Twenty Gallery, 4 Quality Square, Ludlow 01584 875363 www.twenty-twenty.co.uk Until 13 Nov ‘The Landscape’.

CHERYL CULVER, ZOE TAYLOR and gallery artists. Tues-Sat 10.30am-4.30pm.

Ogilvie Vaile Conservation, Unit 9, Lower Buckton Barns, between Leintwardine and Brampton Bryan SY7 0JU 07780 616067 www.ogilvievaile.com Specialising in the conservation and restoration of fine art.

Ragleth Gallery, 1 Sandford Place, Church Stretton SY6 6DY 01694 723225 A contemporary gallery full of original art, inspired by the landscape and wildlife of the Shropshire Hills.

Sculpture, paintings, ceramics, glass, jewellery, prints, photographs, automata and more. Open Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri & Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm. Closed Wed. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury 01743 234970 3 - 30 Nov ‘Wildlife Artist of the Year 2021’. Art competition by local wildlife rescue charity Cuan Wildlife.

3 Dec - 26 Jan ‘Wellbeing Projects Showcase: The Visual Artworks’.

Open 10am-4pm.

The Artists’ Gallery, Ludlow Farm (formerly Ludlow Food Centre), Bromfield, Ludlow SY8 2JR 07974 652866 Nov Artists include SHELLY PERKINS - wildlife artist. PRISCILLA HANN - bronze sculpture. DANIELLE FLOWERS - contemporary jewellery.

KIM DAVIS - wood turning.

MEGAN EVANS - collagraph prints.

JAN JAY - textile designs and screen prints. PIP JONES - watercolours.

SARAH BILLINGHAM - pottery.

Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. www.theartistsgalleryludlow.co.uk Open daily 10am-5pm.

Facebook - The Artists’ Gallery.

Assembly Rooms, Mill St, Ludlow www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk www.theartistsgalleryludlow.co.uk 01584 878141 Nov The Artists’ Gallery on Tour.

A cooperative of eight local artists.

SHELLY PERKINS - wildlife artist.

PRISCILLA HANN - bronze sculpture.

DANIELLE FLOWERS - contemporary jewellery. KIM DAVIS - wood turning.

MEGAN EVANS - collagraph prints.

JAN JAY - textile designs and screen prints. PIP JONES - watercolours.

SARAH BILLINGHAM - pottery.

See also Ludlow Farm, Bromfield.

Open theatre times.

Aardvark Books, The Bookery, Manor Farm, Brampton Bryan, near Bucknell SY7 0DH 01547 530744 www.aardvark-books.com 4 & 5 Dec Christmas Open Studios in Brampton Bryan. Shop & Cafe Tues-Sun 10am-4pm.

Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery, The Music Hall, Market Square, Shrewsbury SY1 1LG 01743 258881 Until 13 Nov ‘Brick By Brick’. Lego brick art. 18 artists, designers and photographers from around the world.

Until 12 Dec ‘Gathering Light’.

British Museum Spotlight Loan Exhibition. Open Mon-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 11am-4pm.

Smithy Studio, Brampton Bryan SY7 0DH 07811 042478 Rustic homewares, fine art and craft.

Local makers. Turned wood, slipware, lavender products, textiles, cards and gifts. Thurs-Sat 11am-4pm.

Art & Craft Workshops Single, dated listings are free.

Ongoing workshops, £40 per year.

ONLINE ART CLASS Would you like to learn how to paint or improve on the skills you already have? All you need is access to Zoom. Also art tuition and home school art classes for 11-18 year olds.

Stephen Hand, stephen@handdrawnart.co.uk 07786 934880.

ALEX ALLPRESS POTTERY SCHOOL - POTTERY WORKSHOPS Church Street, Builth Wells, LD2 3BS, Powys. Courses/workshop throughout the year. Throwing, Hand building, glazing, kiln firing and much more.

Clay and equipment and your own wheel included. For more details 07443 875016. alexallpressceramics@gmail.com / alexallpress.co.uk

GINN’S CREATIVE WORKSHOPS Discover your creative potential at my workshops covering, Art, Textiles and Sewing Techniques, catering for the experienced and inexperienced.

Flexible dates to suit you.

01432 760961.

STONE CARVING WORKSHOPS Monthly in Llangarron HR9 6PH. Glenn Morris, sculptor, leads an informal, friendly group. Suitable for beginners and those with some experience. Full tuition, safety equipment and tools provided.

Stone available if required.

Copious refreshments guaranteed.

01989 770776.

Frances@artsinthemarches.co.uk BASKETMAKING USING RUSH Presteigne. Courses available throughout the year covering many techniques. Small groups and all levels taught. All materials and equipment included. For more information see Rushmorebaskets. com or contact Clair at rushmorebaskets@gmail.com 07713 514902.

CREATIVE BREAKS Learn a new skill and explore your creativity with experienced tutors, all based in beautiful countryside with outstanding views and local produce.

We offer a wide range of courses throughout the year:- Basketmaking, Enamelled Jewellery, Felt-making, Glass Fusing, Hand Block Printing, Hedgerow Medicine, Mosaics, Painting, Pastels, Photography, Plant Dyeing, Spinning and Weaving, Rag Rug Making, Sewing, Stained Glass, Stonecarving, Woodblock printing, Drawing, Quilting and Upholstery.

For full details visit www.creativebreaks.co.uk Make it yourself - take it home - treasure it – or give it with pride!

THE ARTHOUSE STUDIO Creative workshops including lino printing, glass fusing, jewellery making, fabric printing, traditional glass painting, stained glass. The Art House Studio, Weobley, 07467 941208, www.thearthousestudio.co.uk

Sat 6 & Sat 27 November RAG RUG MAKING DAY WORKSHOPS 6 Nov - Shaggy rag rug technique make a seat mat or start a rug.

10am-5pm, £65 includes light lunch.

27 Nov - Make a festive wreath or shaggy seat mat from recycled fabrics, 10am-4pm, £60. Leysters & Middleton Village Hall, Leysters, HR6 0HP. Details email jenni.ragrugs@ freeuk.com or 01568 750229.

Sun 7 November CHRISTMAS WREATH WORKSHOP Make a dried wreath fleurdesbois!

The Left Bank, Bridge St, Hereford, 1-4pm, £50. Email fleurdesbois.theflowertheatre@gmail.com to book.

Sat 13 November MARCHES SCRIBES ‘Unicials’ with Peter Lloyd. Monkland Village Hall, members £18, guests £21, 01544 327657.

Fri 26 November BIRCHES FARM WINTER WEEKEND Watercolour Workshop with Richard Bavin: Autumn treasure into bold watercolours. Birches Farm Nature Reserve, A4111, near Kington, £60, www.herefordshirewt.org/events

Specialising in the conservationrestoration of works of art on paper and archive material.

Unit 9, Lower Buckton Barns, between Leintwardine and Brampton Bryan, SY7 0JU.

Please call or email Louise Vaile for appointments and further information.

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T: 07780 616067 E: info@ogilvievaile.com W: ogilvievaile.com

December CHRISTMAS WREATH MAKING Tanith from The Flower Box, Knighton will share hints and tips to make your wreath. 1, 8 & 15 Dec - Knighton Community Centre, 6pm. 7 Dec - Llanfairwaterdine, £40 or £70 for two, www.theflowerboxknighton.co.uk November & December WORKSHOPS AT THE RODD 20 Nov - Christmas Wreath Making Workshop. With natural materials sourced from the gardens and woodland. 10am-1pm, £40 pp, materials included, wine and mince pies. 23 Nov & 2 Dec - Christmas Card printing workshop, 2-4pm. 4 Dec - Festive Willow Star workshop, 11am-1pm. 4 Dec - Willow Wreath workshop, 2-4pm. Sidney Nolan Trust, The Rodd, Presteigne, details, www.sidneynolantrust.org or 01544 260149.

November & December MID WALES ARTS CENTRE 13 & 14 Nov - Christmas Ceramics Weekend Course with Alison Finnieston, 10am-4pm, £100 to include firing and materials. 4 Dec - Last pottery session.Thurs 5-6.30pm - After School Club, primary school age. Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, Newtown,01686 688369.

November & DecemberSHROPSHIRE HILLS 6 Nov - Green Willow Weaving Course, 10am-4pm, £45, booking essential. 4, 11 & 12 Dec - Breakfast with Santa, 9am-11am, £7.50. Shropshire Hills Discover Centre, Craven Arms, 01588 676060.

November & December VICKI NORMAN STUDIO 27 & 28 Nov - Online Notan: The Art of Light and Dark.

7 - 9 Dec ‘Online Mastering Skies and Clouds’. Erdington VH. 14 Dec - ‘Painting with a Knife’. Westhope College.

15 - 19 Dec - ‘Seeing with Artists Eyes’. Higham Hall.

Details www.vickinormanstudio.com

November EASTNOR POTTERY INTO TO THE POTTERS WHEEL £40 per person.

Perfect indoor activity for individuals, couples and small groups. 1.5 hr sessions take place on specific dates through November. Please check availability and book online. POTTERS WHEEL COURSES 6 & 7, 13 and 27 November. £150 day £280 weekend. Spend the day or weekend relaxing and creating pots on the potter’s wheel.

Booking essential. www.eastnorpottery.co.uk Email admin@eastnorpottery.co.uk or tel 01531 633886.

CUP CERAMICS WORKSHOPS Offer taster sessions, one day intensive, 10 week ceramics for all courses, one week intensive, 4 week throwing course plus membership Further details www.cupceramics.com Cup Ceramics, Unit 10 Foley Trading Estate, Hereford, HR1 2SF, 07855 868771.

November & December THE HIVE WORKSHOPS 4, 11, 18 & 25 Nov - ‘Making it Green’. With artist Tom Hayes, for ages 16+, 2pm. 4, 11, 18 & 19 Dec - Christmas Craft Workshops for ages 5+, 12.30pm, from £5. Every Tues - Life Drawing for all ages, 7-9pm. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 01743 234970.

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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cinema THE FRENCH DISPATCH (15) Wes Anderson is unarguably one of America’s most creatively influential filmmakers – read Wally Koval’s 2020 book, Accidentally Wes Anderson if proof were needed – as each new release reinforces. Delayed from 2020 by the pandemic, his latest is a total joy for Anderson fans. Building on the success, look and format of 2014’s GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL a terrific ensemble cast execute an arresting conceit, this time parodying the global if slightly smug reach of magazines like The New Yorker and Time. Written by Anderson and co-star Jason Schwartzman’s, here it’s a fictitious Kansas newspaper supplement which claims to reflect European culture from the whimsically named French burgh of Ennui Sur Blasé (geddit?). From there, and indeed elsewhere, Anderson regulars play self-important hacks and editors including a sublimely cantankerous Bill Murray, Tilda Swinton, Anjelica Huston, Owen Wilson, Adrian Brody and Edward Norton, plus Francis McDormand, Benicio del Toro, Jeffrey Wright, Elizabeth Moss and more. As ever, Robert Yeoman (cinematography), Adam Stockhausen (production design) and Andrew Weisblum (editor) ensure that THE FRENCH DISPATCH is visually stunning and breathtakingly paced whilst never losing its narrative and immensely comic grip. A must see.

Mark Williams

ASSEMBLY ROOMS, LUDLOW 1 - 4 Nov NO TIME TO DIE 5, 8 & 9 Nov THE NEST 9 & 11 Nov THE ALPINIST 11 Nov INVISIBLE LIFE (A VIDA INVISIVEL) 13, 15, 16 & 18 Nov THE FRENCH DISPATCH 16 & 18 Nov THE TRUFFLE HUNTERS 19, 20 & 22 Nov THE LAST DUEL 30 Nov BALLOON (QIQUI) 30 Nov THE POWER OF THE DOG Assembly Rooms, Mill St, Ludlow, www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk 01584 878141

BRECON FILM SOCIETY 1 Nov LOCAL HERO (1983) Doors open 7.15pm for 7.30pm start.

Brecon Coliseum Cinema, Wheat St, Brecon. Membership enquiries 01874 623166

THEATR BRYCHEINIOG 6 Nov LA CHA CHA (15) 18 Nov THE 8TH (12A) 30 Nov AHEAD OF THE CURVE (12A) Theatre Brycheiniog, Canal Wharf, Brecon 01874 611622

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5 Nov DREAM HORSE (12A) 19 Nov AFTER LOVE (12A) Conquest Theatre, Tenbury Rd, Bromyard. Details 01885 488575

COURTYARD, HEREFORD Until 2 Nov ANNETTE (15) 1 - 4 Nov THE ALPINIST (12A) 1 - 4 Nov SWEETHEART (15) 3 & 4 Nov GAGARINE (ctbc) Part of the French Film Festival.

1 & 4 Nov SPRING BLOSSOM (PG) Part of the French Film Festival.

5 - 18 Nov THE FRENCH DISPATCH (15) 8 & 16 Nov DELICIEUX (ctbc) Part of the French Film Festival.

9 & 17 Nov FAHIM (ctbc) Part of the French Film Festival.

10 & 18 Nov THE BIT HIT (ctbc) Part of the French Film Festival.

13 & 18 Nov TITANE (18) Part of the French Film Festival.

9 Nov - 8 Dec PETITE MAMAN (ctbc) 12 - 16 Nov THE LAST DUEL (18) 16 - 18 Nov QUANT (ctbc) 19 - 25 Nov LAST NIGHT IN SOHO (15) 19 Nov - 1 Dec SPENCER (ctbc) 20 Nov ADDAMS FANILY 2 (U) free pre-activity from 10.30am.

22 - 25 Nov NO TIME TO DIE (12A) 22 Nov DETORRI (ctbc) 25 Nov MYSTERY FILM (15) 27 Nov NAKED (18) Courtyard Cult Classic 27 Nov BOSS BABY 2 (PG) free pre-activity from 10.30am.

The Courtyard Theatre, Edgar St, Hereford 01432 340555

2 Nov HARRIET (12A) Lydbury North VH 01588 680302 3 Nov SUPERNOVA (15) Cardington VH 01694 771295 4 Nov SUPERNOVA (15) Brilley VH 01544 327227 4 Nov BRASSED OFF (15) Lindridge Parish Hall 01584 881615 4 Nov SUMMERLAND (12) Bagley Sports & Social Club 07776 378622 5 Nov BLINDED BY THE LIGHT (12A) Knighton Community Centre 01547 520602 5 Nov DREAM HORSE (PG) Conquest Theatre, Bromyard 01885 488575 5 Nov OFFICIAL SECRETS (15) Fownhope New Memorial Hall 01432 860717 6 Nov OFFICIAL SECRETS (15) Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms 01588 676060 6 Nov UNDERTAKING BETTY Little Witley VH 01886 888122 7 Nov MILITARY WIVES (12A) Colwall VH 07891 668124 7 Nov MILITARY WIVES (12A) Pembridge Film Nights 01544 387571 8 Nov HARRIET (12A) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911 9 Nov 3 FACES (15) St Mary’s Church Hall, Ross-on-Wye 01989 568705 9 Nov MILITARY WIVES (12A) Ashford Carbonell VH 01584 831574 10 Nov 23 WALKS (12A) Hope Bowdler VH 01694 723648 10 Nov NOMADLAND (12A) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125 10 Nov AFTER LOVE (12) Lea VH 01989 750679 11 Nov THE TRUTH (PG) SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630321 11 Nov SUMMERLAND (12) Gorsley VH 01989 750649 12 Nov SUMMERLAND (12) All Stretton VH 07812 583113 12 Nov JOJO RABBIT (12A) Little Dewchurch VH 01432 840333 12 Nov 1917 (15) Great Witley VH 01299 896412

12 Nov DOWNTON ABBEY (PG) Bodenham Parish Hall 01568 797932 12 Nov OFFICIAL SECRETS (15) The Simpson Hall, Burghill 07726 148736 13 Nov 1917 (15) Bicton VH 01743 850495 13 Nov 1917 (15) Bayston Hill Memorial Hall 01743 873940 13 Nov 1917 (15) Martley Memorial Hall 01886 888406 13 Nov SUMMERLAND (12) Lady Emily Hall, Tarrington 01432 890720 13 Nov THE LAST BUS (12A) Tasley Parish Room 01746 764881 15 Nov PARASITE (15) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911 15 Nov FISHERMANS FRIENDS (12A) Coalbrookdale & Ironbridge Community Centre 01952 433297 16 Nov SUMMERLAND (12) Acton Scot VH 01694 781260 16 Nov THE 39 STEPS (U) SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630321 17 Nov LOVE SARAH (12) Chetton VH 01746 789257 17 Nov ETERNAL BEAUTY (2020) (15) Escleyside Hall 01981 510116 18 Nov LOVE SARAH (12) Claverley VH 01746 710528 18 Nov LOVE SARAH (12) Much Birch Community Hall 01981 540097 18 Nov DREAM HORSE (PG) Castlemorton Parish Hall 01531 631503 18 Nov SOUND OF METAL (15) Pudleston VH 01568 750292 18 Nov OFFICIAL SECRETS (15) Kinnerley Parish Hall 01691 683619 19 Nov THE GOOD LIAR (15) Cound Guildhall 01743 761257 19 Nov 1917 (15) Knighton Community Centre 01547 520602 19 Nov THE COUNTY (12A) Stoke Prior VH 07850 030821 19 Nov AFTER LOVE (12) Conquest Theatre, Bromyard 01885 488575 19 Nov THE FATHER (12A) Clungunford Parish Hall 01588 660159 19 Nov EMMA (2020) Leintwardine Community Centre 07572 442903 20 Nov STAGE MOTHER (15) Upton upon Severn Memorial Hall 01684 592273 20 Nov NOMADLAND (12A) Trefonen VH 01691 657011 20 Nov THE SHAPE OF WATER (15) Lindridge Parish Hall 01584 881615 20 Nov YESTERDAY (12A) Everest Hall, Llanfair Waterdine 20 Nov WILD ROSE (15) Yarpole Parish Hall 01568 780196 21 Nov DREAM HORSE (PG) Pembridge Film Nights 01544 387571 22 Nov BOMBSHELL (15) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911

23 Nov PARASITE (15) All Stretton VH 07812 583113 24 Nov HARRIET (12A) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125 25 Nov THE LAST BUS (12A) Almeley VH 07557 659291 25 Nov RESISTANCE (2020) (15) Grimley Peach Hall, Sinton Green 01905 641572 26 Nov LA BELLE EPOQUE (15) Colwall VH 07891 668124 27 Nov STORM BOY (PG) Lydbury North VH 01588 680302 27 Nov SUMMERLAND (12) Withington Parish Room 01743 709236 29 Nov THE PERSONAL HISTORY OF DAVID COPPERFIELD (PG) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911 29 Nov A UNITED KINGDOM (12A) Coalbrookdale & Ironbridge Community Centre 01952 433297 30 Nov LITTLE WOMEN (U) Loppington VH 01939 809236

THE EDGE, MUCH WENLOCK 1 Nov KNIVES OUT (12A) 8 Nov HARRIET (12A) 15 Nov PARASITE (15) 22 Nov BOMBSHELL (15) 29 Nov THE PERSONAL HISTORY OF DAVID COPPERFIELD (PG) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911

THE HIVE, SHREWSBURY 1 Nov MINDING THE GAP (15) 5 Nov ASH IS THE PUREST WHITE (15) Shrewsbury Film Society 19 Nov BAIT (15) Shrewsbury Film Society 3 Dec TRANSIT (12) Shrewsbury Film Society 4 Dec HOME ALONE (PG) 6 Dec MINARI (12A) The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, 01743 234970

THE LOFT, HEREFORD 4 & 11 Nov THE FATHER (12A) 5 Nov V FOR VENDETTA (15) 7 Nov JUNGLE CRUISE (12A) 12 Nov FLASH GORDON (12A) 14 Nov SAVING PRIVATE RYAN (15) 18 & 25 Nov COUNTY LINES (15) 19 Nov FREE GUY (12A) 21 Nov THE ITALIAN JOB (U) 26 Nov LAST LETTER FROM YOUR LOVER (12A) 27 Nov STAR WARS: EPISODE IV (U) The Loft, 18a West St, Hereford HR4 0BX 01432 507460 M

MKT. THEATRE, LEDBURY 10 Nov NOMADLAND (12) 24 Nov HARRIET (PG) Market Theatre, Market St, Ledbury 07967 517125

OLD MKT. HALL, SHREWS. Until 4 Nov NO TIME TO DIE (12A) Old Market Hall, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281

PRESTEIGNE SCREEN 5 Nov THE LAST BUS (12A) 19 Nov AFTER LOVE (12A) 3 Dec THE SOUND OF METAL (15) Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, doors open 7.30pm, 8pm start.

01544 370202, 01544 260577

SAVOY, MONMOUTH 1 - 7 Nov THE ADDAMS FAMILY 2 (PG) 9 Nov WOMAN AT WAR (12A) 7 Dec KNIVES OUT (12A) Savoy Theatre, Church St, Monmouth 01600 772467

SPARC, BISHOP’S CASTLE 11 Nov THE TRUTH (PG) 16 Nov THE 39 STEPS (PG) SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 01588 630321

THEATRE SEVERN, SHREWS 11 Nov THE OCEAN FILM FESTIVAL A new collection fo the world’s most incredible ocean films.

Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281.

LIVE EVENTS ON SCREEN 4 Nov THE DOORS: LIVE AT THE BOWL ‘68 Old Market Hall, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281.

6 Nov FOLLIES (Encore) National Theatre. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, 01885 488575.

11 Nov ALICE: CURIOUSER & CURIOUSER V & A. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, 01885 488575.

20 Nov FOLLIES National Theatre. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7pm, 01432 340555.

30 Nov THE DANISH COLLECTOR: WILHEIM HANSEN Exhibition on Screen. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, 01885 488575.

WORKSHOPS

Wednesdays FILM MAKING CLUB The Courtyard, Hereford, 5.15pm & 6.45pm, £73 per term, 01432 340555.

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Wed 3 November HERE NATIONAL DANCE COMPANY WALES. Featuring magical illusions, colourful costumes and live music, this trio of dance is bursting with energy and goes from achingly beautiful to laugh-out-loud silly.

Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 8pm, £13, 01874 611622.

Dance Workshops

Single, dated listings are free. Year round entries £40.

ALANYA’S BELLYDANCE CLUB - OPEN LEVEL Bodenham Parish Hall, HR1 3LB. 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month, 1.00-3.30pm. No-obligation taster, then pay per term. For full information visit www.alanyabellydance. com or call Abbie on 07962 161081.

COURTYARD, HEREFORD CLASSES Tues - Zumba, 1-2pm, £5.50 per session. Fri - Chance to Dance for the over 50s, 10.15am-11.15pm, £5 per session. Tues - Laura Gale Contemporary Dance, energetic class for beginners and experienced dancers, 8-9pm, £8 drop in or £39 for 6 weeks. Tues - Laura Gale Street Jazz, 7-8pm, £8 drop in, £39 for 6 weeks. Thurs - Silver Swans Adult Ballet for the over 55s, 1.30-2.30pm, £5 per session.

Fri - Dancing Tots for ages 2-4 years, 11.30am-12.15pm, £4 per child. The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.

Mondays 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. £2.50 per session (first free). No need to bring a partner. Beginners and experts welcome.

01982 570324/01544 350707.

LEARN 2 JIVE BEGINNERS CLASSES Mon, 7.30-8.30pm, Bartestree Village Hall, Hereford, HR1 4BY. Tues, 7.30-8.30pm, Ludlow Assembly Rooms, SY8 1AZ. Tues, 7.30-8.30pm, Stretton Sugwas Village Hall, HR4 7PT. Tues, 7.30pm-8.30pm Pembridge Village Hall, HR6 9EB. Wed, 7.30-8.30pm, Methodist Church Hall, Tenbury Wells, WR15 8EE. Wed, 7.30-8.30pm, Holy Trinity Parish Hall, Malvern, WR14 4LR. Thurs, 7.30pm-8.30pm, Northolme Community Centre, HR2 7SP. Thurs, 7.45pm-8.45pm Ledbury Dance Studio, HR8 2A. Fri, 11am-12pm, Tupsley Whitehouse Community Hub, Gentle Jive. Contact Matt or Sarah on 01989 750354. or info@coolmovesdance.co.uk www.coolmovesdance.co.uk Coolmoves Dance & Fitness for adults.

Fortnightly Saturdays CHORUS LINE Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 07943 417561.

Mondays LEARN TO JIVE Tuition 8.30pm-9.15pm, then freestyle until 10.30pm. No partner required. Lydbury North Village Hall, £6, bring your own refreshments, 07812 062682.

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Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays MID WALES DANCE ACADEMY Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 07943 417561.

Tuesdays FOXWELP MORRIS Why not try Morris dancing? We practice every 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 Emma on 01544 327311, Paul 01497 821003 or Jed 01568 720510.

Wednesdays CIRCLE DANCING Leominster Community Centre, 2-3.30pm. Kathryn 01568 616411 or 01584 877446.

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

Thursdays WILD WEST SALSA Left Bank Village, Bridge St, Hereford, 7.45pm, £6, students £5, social dance only £4, 01432 357753.

Fridays CHANCE TO DANCE For the over 50s. The Courtyard, Hereford, 10.15am, £4.50, 01432 340555.

Fridays DANCING TOTS For ages 2-4 years. The Courtyard, Hereford, 11.30am, £4, 01432 340555.

Fortnightly Sunday HIGHFLYERS YOUTH DANCE COMPANY For ages 11-18 with disabilities or additional needs and their siblings. All welcome. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 2-4pm, 01743 234970 or email Rachel youthsidance@gmail.com

www.TheMarketTheatre.com Visit Ledbury’s purpose built, intimate theatre with comfortable seats, bar and a warm welcome, for a great programme of original drama, music, cinema and live screenings - see listings for what’s on

The Bleddfa Centre

The Bleddfa Centre is near Knighton, and is usually open Fridays – Sundays, 11am – 4pm. The craft shop is stocked by local makers, and Caffi Celf, the café, with its pretty garden, and of course you find out about events that may be taking place in Hall Barn, as well as any volunteering opportunities.

During November, Oriel Bleddfa will be exhibiting the stunning exhibition “Three Marches Artists”, a series of botanical illustrations and prints, paintings, and ceramics from Ruth Kirkby, Mary Smith and June Coveny.

Very exciting news is that The Devil’s Violin are performing on Saturday 13th, in Hall Barn, their show, The Beast In Me. This is an opportunity not to miss, and Tickets are on sale via this link: https://www.trybooking.co.uk/BGBV Our monthly ‘Conversations With’ series is a result of a collaboration between The Bleddfa Centre and The Hours Bookshop & Café, and you can join in on Zoom and ask your own questions too! On November 18th we will be chatting to the group of artists who will be opening their “Tales from the Mabinogi” exhibition in December (Karin Mear, Hetta Johnson, Emma Bevan, Francesca Kay and Amanda Rose). To register for your free place (donations welcome), please email enquiries@bleddfacentre.org We are delighted to be the venue for Artisan Events Wales in December, who will be running a Winter Christmas Market in Hall Barn on 4th and 5th December.

Please join us as a Friend of Bleddfa for just £50 per year…

We would like to invite as many supporters as possible to join our Friends Of Bleddfa scheme – everyone who subscribes will receive a welcome gift, and other exciting benefits – please do email us to find out more: enquiries@bleddfacentre.org You can also keep up to date with monthly exhibitions and events, via the website: www.bleddfacentre.org, or by signing up to the newsletter, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @bleddfacentre (NB: As we are in Wales remember to bring a mask to wear indoors)

The Bleddfa Centre, LD7 1PA on A488 between Knighton & Penybont 01547 550377 hello@bleddfacentre.org

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R PERNICKETY has been eating in restaurants around the world for many years and, for the last decade, reviewing those in the Marches on behalf of readers of the region’s most comprehensive Guide to the Arts.

Over this time, he has been determined not to allow his pallet to become jaded or unexcitable. Nevertheless, seeking out new and stimulating gastronomic experiences seems, after the last ghastly two years, to have become more challenging and, gratifying though it would be to blame the stand-up comic who now runs this country, culpability must largely lie with the dreary multiple restaurants that infest the streets of our towns and cities. The dishes offered on the lacklustre menus of places like Zizzi, Ask, Jamie’s Italian (RIP), and Wildwood (partially RIP), despite the usual descriptions of local and seasonal ingredients and inspirational chefs, are concocted in head offices, manufactured in central kitchens and sent out frozen, to be warmed up in microwave ovens on the premises. There is a blandness and sameness to this food, up with which large sections of undiscerning British restaurant-goers seem prepared to put. Thus, they are partially to blame too.

This month Mr P was anxious to eat at an establishment firmly outside this depressing norm. Scrolling through the options on a popular online restaurant finder, he came across such a place in Hereford – the Mediterrané, in the unpromising surroundings of Red Barn Drive, an industrial estate and busy route for rumbling juggernauts seeking Bulmers’ back entrance. On the face of it, occupying one end of a large warehouse, with no obvious concessions to prevailing concepts of restaurant presentation, Mr Pernickety’s heart sank as he and his Lovely Companion parked the Volvo outside. He had forgotten the sound advice offered by the late Mr Bo Diddley – that you can’t judge a book by looking at the cover – and was sure he was in for an ordeal that would lead him to deploy his most acerbic nib. As they pushed open an aluminium framed door into an area of shiny zinc canteen self-service counters, and walked past an open kitchen, where a man in a chef’s toque was occupied between a battery of cookers, through into the profoundly unchic dining area, Mr P’s first impression persisted.

As they sat down, he apologised to the LC for bringing her to such a place. But she has a more subtle, less

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conventional sense of the aesthetic than Mr P, and was looking around with unexpected animation. ‘This’, she said, ‘could turn out to be good!’

She took in all the nuances of the interior – the plastic plants, turquoise plastic banquettes, wooden school chairs, melamine-topped tables, big television screens set high on the walls, dim ceiling lights. ‘It’s so kitsch. I love it. I feel like I’m on holiday, in a local family restaurant that would be very busy. Maybe in a suburb of Athens, or Naples, or Bilbao.’

The man in the kitchen, who turned out to be the only staff on the premises, came over with menus. There were surprises – a set price of £15 for a starter, main course and side dish. And punters had to bring their own wine, for which no corkage was charged. Mr P hadn’t brought any wine, but a quick dash to the One-Stop a few hundred yards away along Grandstand Road yielded a bottle of Chilean merlot. The proprietor/chef brought over a jug of tap water.

The menu, consistent with the restaurant’s name and evident schtick, offered a selection of dishes from around the shores of the Mediterranean. It was fun choosing, and the LC was enjoying herself more than for a long time on Mr P’s restaurant forays on behalf of the readers of the WO. To start, she chose Coullouché – dough balls stuffed with tomato sauce, olives chillies, herbs and spices. She found them surprisingly light and very much enjoyed them but was kind enough to pass one over to Mr P, who found the same. He had been very stimulated by his own first course – Pepe Cozzé – mussels cooked with onion, garlic, red chillies, paprika and lemon juice, the kind of truly uplifting dish that brings an involuntary smile. He followed this with Beef Fungioli – chunks of beef with mushrooms in a delicious aromatic sauce. The LC’s D’agneau was lamb in a yoghurt and mint sauce with aubergines and chickpeas – a combination with subtle delicate flavours to it. Both agreed that their food had been wonderfully unusual, and entirely delicious. Mr P felt like a robber when he was given a bill for just £30.

And how right the LC’s first impression had turned out to be.

Mr Pernickety

EVENTS

Fri 12 November CHEEZE & WINE TASTING Partnering with Hay Wines and artisan cheese makers.

A taste sensation, with perfectly paired wines and artisan vegan chesses. Pot & Page, 8 New St, Ledbury, 7pm, £25, 01531 248743. Not suitable for guests with nut allergies.

November & December SWAN BREWERY 5 Nov - Tasting day, launching Tundra 3.9%. Beefy Boys pop-up food vendor, 10am-7pm. 3 Dec - Tasting day with Winter Swanderland 4.8% in the spotlight and food from MIniyaki’s Japanese Soul Food and Bartestree Cider.

Swan Brewery, Leominster, HR6 0LX, 01568 617709.

Sat 4 December FESTIVE FOODS FROM THE BORDER Gastronomic inspiration from the Marches with street entertainment (music). Start your festive season in Kington. All organised to meet with Covid regulations.

Open 9.30am-3.30pm.

Every Saturday LUDLOW COUNTRY MARKET 9am-12pm at The Womens Centre, Ludlow. Local produce, handicrafts, plants & veg, cut flowers, cards.

First Saturday of every month (except August) FARMER’S MARKET Produce, craft, gifts, kitchen cafe open. Eaton Bishop Village Hall, 10am-12pm.

First Saturday of every month PRESTEIGNE LOCAL FOOD MARKET Memorial Hall Presteigne, 9am-1pm.

The best collection of artisan food producers in the area.

2nd and 4th Saturday of every month KNIGHTON COMMUNITY MARKET Knighton Community Centre, 9.30am-12.30pm, 07751 221487.

2nd Saturday of every month LEOMINSTER FARMER’S MARKET Corn Square, 9am-1pm, 01568 797427.

Third Saturday of every month PRODUCE MARKET Hightown Community Rooms, Vicarage Rd. Clun, 10.00am - 12.00pm. 01588 641180.

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

First Thursday EVENING FARMER’S MARKET The Barn, Ledbury, HR8 1EA, 6-8pm. www.ledburyfoodgroup.org Every Thursday MONTGOMERY TOWN MARKET Regular stalls on the lower floor. First Thurs of the month, using both floors with community cafe. Open 9am-3pm, www.montgomery-wales.co.uk/market 07790 100462.

Every Thursday HAY MARKET DAY Local produce, meat and fish, hot food, artisan bread, cakes, crafts, vintage, plants. Memorial Square and Clock Tower, Hay-on-Wye, 9am-2.30pm, www.haymarkets.co.uk Every 2nd & 4th Thursday LUDLOW LOCAL PRODUCE MARKET Castle Square, 9am-2pm, 01584 872043.

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

FOOD BYTES AARDVARK BOOKS LTD, THE BOOKERY, MANOR FARM, BRAMPTON BRYAN, BUCKNELL 01547 530888 Cafe serving refreshments, cakes etc.

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

BLEDDFA CENTRE READING ROOM CAFE 01547 550377 (11am – 4pm every Thurs - Sun).

Teas, coffees, cake and soup. www.bleddfacentre.org 01547 550377 hello@bleddfacentre.org THE GREEN BEAN CAFE, WEOBLEY 01544 318865 Good, locally sourced, homemade food. Soups, all day light lunches, cakes and scones. Set in the heart of Weobley. Free wifi. Tues-Fri 9.30am-4.30pm, Sat 9.30am-4pm. With The Green Bean Shop/Deli under the same roof.

THE HEREFORDSHIRE GOLF CLUB, WORMSLEY, HR4 8LY Open daily for food and beverage also a Sunday Carvery 12.30pm-3pm every week, one course £10.95 two courses, £14.95. We can also cater for your private event, price includes free room hire. Call our Catering Team on 01432 830219, option 3.

THE ORGASMIC CIDER COMPANY, GREAT PARTON, EARDISLEY, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR3 6NX 01544 327244 or 07773 037448 Craft cider and perry off licence and gift shop with local products. Open Friday and Saturday 12 to 5pm. Group tours available.

PLANTASTIK cic, 15 WEST ST, LEOMINSTER’s new cafe serving plant-based food from supermarket waste produce. Open Fridays and Saturdays 10am-3pm.

Lunches from 11am, cakes, drinks, vegan pastries from Alex Gooch on Fridays. Run by volunteers. plantastik@myphone.coop POT & PAGE, 8 NEW STREET, LEDBURY HR8 2DX 01531 248743 Bookshop, vegan eatery and events.

Family run plant based eatery, serving wholesome home cooked food with an emphasis on fresh, local and seasonal ingredients. Open Wed-Sun. RHOS MARKET GARDEN, KNIGHTON 01547 528315 Growers & providers of organic veg, fruit & flowers.

Eco cleaning products & refills. Large range of groceries & wholefoods. The Old Garage Shop Knighton LD7 1ENWed. - Fri. 9 - 4, Sat. 10 - 2.

Free parking. Thursday morning market stall in Presteigne. Local deliveries of veg. boxes. info@rhosorganic.co.uk www.rhosorganic.co.uk RUTH WATSON RESTAURANTEUR AND PRIVATE COOK. Bespoke Food for all Occasions. Parties, special occasions, holiday home catering, pop-up food. Friendly personal service. Ring or email: 01544 350559/ 07870 752325. ruthwatsonfood@gmail.com ST. MICHAEL’S HOSPICE COFFEE & BOOKS, UNIT 6-8 STATION YARD, LEOMINSTER, HR6 8TN (near Hintons).

Large range of specialist and fiction books, maps, CDs, DVDs, vinyl and sheet music. Local coffee, light meals, homemade soup, cakes and scones. Open 9am-4pm, free parking.

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

Wed-Sat 10am - 4pm.

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NOVEMBER Mon 1 November BRIMFIELD FOLK CLUB Brimfield Village Hall, 7.30pm, 01584 711480. Please bring your own drinks/glasses.

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

Tues 2 November VINTAGE JAZZ REVIVAL Rose & Crown, Ludlow, 9pm.

Thurs 4 November ALMELEY STEADY SESSION The Bells Inn, Almeley, near Kington, www.almeleysteadysession.wordpress. com

Fri 5 November THE SIMON AND GARFUNKEL STORY 50th Anniversary Tour. Using huge projection photos and original film footage. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm, £25.50/£24.50, 01584 811442.

FRIDAY SESSION Monkland Arms, Monkland, near Leominster, 01568 720510.

GENESIS CONNECTED Tribute show. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

DARKSIDE Pink Floyd classics. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £23.50, 01743 281281.

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MONTERAY JACK & THE MALCONTENTS The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

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

GENESIS CONNECTED The hits of Genesis. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, £21, 01432 340555.

Sat 6 November SATURDAY SHENANIGANS Featuring Cable Street Collective, mixing African-influenced guitars and beats with soulful female vocals and western melodies. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £8, £10 on the door, 01497 821762.

WHISKEY RIVER BOYS The Bridge Inn, Kentchurch, 8pm, free.

LUCAS D & THE GROOVE GHETTO 6-piece soul/funk/acid/jazz.

Ludlow Brewery, 7.30pm, £10, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk and at Ludlow Brewery, 01584 873291.

Ludlow Fringe Festival event.

KATIE O’MALLEY A mix of country, folk, soul and blues.

The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.45pm, £15/£12, 01432 340555.

PRESTEIGNE FIREWORKS Parade 6.15pm at Recycling Centre, display 6.45pm at Went’s Meadow. Live music, bar and hot food. Presteigne, £5, under 12’s free. Sheep Music.

PIGDAZE Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford, 01952 610888.

THE MADHOUSE BAND The Llanerch Inn, Llandrindod Wells, 9pm, www.themadhouseband.com ALISTAIR MCGOWAN - THE PIANO SHOW Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm, www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk 01584 878141.

THUNDER Founder members Danny Bowes and Luke Morley share stories, chat and acoustic rendition of classic songs.

Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £29.50, 01743 281281.

SOMETHING FOR THE WEEKEND The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

Katie O’Malley

THE CORY BRASS BAND In concert. St Laurence’s Church, Ludlow, www.coryband.com

Sun 7 November HEREFORD JAZZ Featuring Tudor Rhythm Jazz Band.

Richmond Club, Edgar St, Hereford, 7.30pm, £8, 01432 276304.

CHORAL EVENSONG Leominster Priory, 4.30pm.

OPEN MIC Hosted by Mark Richards. The Castle Inn, Wigmore, 4-7pm. Please pre-book your slot, email markianrichards@ hotmail.com A CELEBRATION OF SIMON AND GARFUNKEL UK’s leading non tribute show.

Silvester Horne, Church Stretton, 7.30pm, £12, 01694 720132, www.silvesterhorneevents.co.uk

Tues 9 November OPEN MIC NIGHT For young performers. Turn up and perform or support a mate. Instruments to borrow and PA. The Underground (Side gate), The Public Hall, Bishop’s Castle, 6.30pm, free entry, dry bar, 01588 630321.

ODYSSEY One of the most successful soul and disco acts of their era. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £23/£20, 01743 281281.

Wed 10 November MY DEAREST HEDGEHOG Narrated recital, devised and written

by Henrietta Bredin, explores the relationship between Richard Strauss and his wife. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm, 01584 878141, www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk SINGER SONGWRITER SHOWCASE Frankville, Shrewsbury, 8.30pm, 01743 341641.

BABAR CAFE OPEN MIC Prebooking advised. Babar Cafe, Union St, Hereford, 7-10pm, martinchapple1@gmail.com

Thurs 11 November HATS OFF TO LED ZEPPELIN Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £19.50, 01743 281281.

WHISKEY RIVER 5 piece electric line-up. The Crown & Anchor Vaults, Bishop’s Castle, 9pm.

MARTYN JOSEPH One man and a guitar. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7.30pm, 01982 552555.

THE BOHEMIANS Queen’s greatest hits. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 8pm, £20, 01600 772467.

Fri 12 November THE JAM’D Tribute band. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £18.50, 01743 281281.

A BRIEF HISTORY OF MUSIC 600 years in 90 minutes! Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 8pm, 01584 878141, www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk SATURDAY SHENANIGANS Featuring Solana, klezmer melodies, tingling tango, exuberant Irish folk and swinging jazz to pumping reggae and lilting Latin. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £8 in advance, £10 on the door, 01497 821762.

CONTRABAND The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

THE LIGETI STRING QUARTET A programme of pieces illustrating how music from folk traditions has shaped the string quartet repertoire from Beethoven to the present day, culminating in an introduced performance of Bartok’s 5th String Quartet No. 5. St Mary’s Church, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, £15, students £7.50, www.haymusic.org Hay Music Trust.

ELVIS TRIBUTE The Llanerch Inn, Llandrindod Wells.

Sarah McQuaid, Folk at the Falcon

FLANDERS & SWANN REVISITED Through the eyes of Sir John Betjeman.

An evening of musical comedy from actor, singer and pianist Michael Lunts.

St Leonard’s Church, Yarpole, HR6 0BB, 6.30pm, £12, 01568 780536.

THE UNCONVENTIONALS The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

POP UP PIANO BAR Featuring Will Blake and his Pop Up Piano Bar. Give your request and sing a long while enjoying food and drinks.

The Secret Garden, Coldwells Rd, Hereford, 07715 953497, email bookings@secretgardenhereford.co.uk.

THE FLYING TOADS & GREY WOLF The very best in Irish/Celtic and Americana/Old Time music and songs.

SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 7.30pm, £12/£8, 01588 630321.

UKULELE ORCHESTRA Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £27.50, under 18s £22.50, 01743 281281.

ROB NOLAN TRIO Gypsy jazz guitarist with Chris Quinn and Arnoud Vandenberg on double bass. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £16.50, students £10.50, 01743 281281.

Fri 12 November FOLK AT THE FALCON Featuring Sarah McQuaid with support from Lawrence Illsley. Falcon Hotel, Bromyard, 7.30pm, £10, 01885 483425, www.folkatthefalcon.com THE DRIFTERS Performing all the classic hits.

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

Sat 13 November BYRON WALLEN - FOUR CORNERS Trumpeter and composer, a seminal figure in world jazz. The Hive, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £23, under 22s £12, 01743 234970. Shrewsbury Jazz Network.

OPEN MIC Credenhill Social Club, Hereford, 7.30-10.30pm, no pre-booking. martinchapple1@gmail.com

GALA CONCERT Featuring comedian/pianist Alistair McGowan and songstress Deborah Rose. Black tie, with fizz and canapes, 6.30pm, show 7.30pm. Walcot Hall, Lydbury, £52.59, 01588 680570.

DEVIL’S VIOLIN The Hall Barn, Bleddfa, near Knighton, www.bleddfacentre.org Tickets www.trybooking.co.uk/BGBV MARCHES CHOIR & SINFONIA Performances of Haydn’s uplifting and life-affirming Creation and Mozart’s Andante in C major for flute. St John’s Church, Bishop’s Castle, 7.30pm, £12 (students and children free), 01588 650315, www.ticketsource.co.uk or on the door.

THE ELVIS SONGBOOK With Richard Griffin. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 8pm, £10, 07967 517125.

Sun 14 November PANIC STATION Richmond Club, Edgar St, Hereford, 3-5pm, 01432 356529.

WHISKEY RIVER BOYS Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm, free.

THE LUDLOW JAZZ COLLECTIVE Local quartet plays well-known standards, Latin and blues. Free entry, cocktails, light bites or book a table for lunch. The Cliffe at Dinham, Ludlow, SY8 2JE, 12.30-3pm, 01584 872063.

MUSIC IN NEW RADNOR Featuring John Kirkpatrick: ‘Coat Tails Flying’. English folk. Community Hall, New Radnor, 7.30pm, £12, under 14s £3, pre-booking essential, 01544 350268.

DJ MAX GALACTIC The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762.

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PIGDAZE Sociable Beer Co., Britannia Rd, Worcester.

The Flying Toads

Thurs 18 November LOOKING FOR ME FRIEND THE MUSIC OF VICTORIA WOOD Written and performed by BBC1’s All Together Now star, Paulus. Celebrate her unforgettable characters, songs and sketches and the power of friendships forged through laughter. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 7.30pm, £12/£8/£40, 01588 630321.

Fri 19 November BARRY STEELE AND FRIENDS Celebrating the music of Roy Orbison and his friends. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm, 01584 811442.

THE MADHOUSE BAND Cotswold Area Civil Service Sports Association, Tewkesbury Rd, Cheltenham, 8.15pm, www.themadhouseband.com OPEN MIC AND BLUES JAM Hosted by Mark Richards.

The Rose & Crown, Ludlow, 8-11pm.

Please pre-book your slot, email markianrichards@hotmail.com BAND OPEN MIC Fronted by PigDaze. Reet Petite, Leominster, 07484 545368.

JIVE TALKIN’ The Bees Gees tribute. Pavilion, Mid Wales, Llandrindod Wells, 7.30pm, £22.50, 01597 258118.

MID WALES RHYTHM & BLUES CLUB Featuring Ian Siegal. The Muse, Brecon, 8pm, 07866 000596, www.midwalesrandb.club GIGSPANNER Folk. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 8pm, £16, 07967 517125.

MUSIC BINGO Each round £2 with up to four rounds each night. The Secret Garden, Hereford. Booking essential.

07715 953497, bookings@secretgardenhereford.co.uk UP FRONT The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

Sat 20 November THE TRIALS OF CATO Dubbed The Sex Pistols of folk.

The Hive, Shrewsbury, 7.45pm, £15, 01743 234970.

SATURDAY SHENANIGANS Featuring Catfish, a blues rock powerhouse. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £12, 01497 821762.

THE GOLD ROOM The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

TOMMY MILLS & PEDRO BROWN Acoustic set includes a blend of new songs and old favourites. Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, near Newtown, 8pm, pre-ordered food is available, 01686 688369.

The Devil’s Violin, 13 Nov RICHARD JENKINSON & BENJAMIN FRITH Cello and piano. Sonatas by Beethoven, Kodaly and Rachmaninov.

Hellens, Much Marcle, near Ledbury, 7.30pm, £16, students free, 01531 660504, www.hellensmanor.com ATTILA THE STOCKBROKER & FOLK THE SYSTEM An evening of crazy folk, dance music and radical poetry. Malvern Cube, Albert Rd North, Malvern. Magic Cat. tickets and info 07854 918783, www.versatilearts.co.uk

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Catfish, Saturday Shenanigans, 20 Nov

HAY WINTER WEEKEND ‘BBC Music Introducing... Live & Unlocked’. The best new music from across the region. Wales Stage, bottom of Oxford Rd car park, Hay-on-Wye, 8.30pm, £5, £5 online only, £25 weekend pass, 01497 822629.

DAVID BUGSBY The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

FORFEIT The Exchange, Newtown.

HAY WINTER WEEKEND ‘Father Richard’s The Cabinet of Dr Caligari’. A live accompaniment on the Bevington organ to the classic 1920 German silent horror film. St Mary’s Church, Hay-on-Wye, 8.30pm, £15, 01497 822629.

Sat 20 November BRECON JAZZ Featuring The Washboard Resonators.

A mix of 20s-40s jazz. The Muse, Brecon, 8pm, £12. www.breconjazz.org THE PHOENIX SINGERS Programme includes Mozart, Mendelssohn, Parry and Carl Rutti’s Requiem. St Chad’s Church, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £13, under 18s free, 01743 357398.

TALON Eagles tribute. The Legacy Tour 2021.

Blake Theatre, Monouth, 7.30pm, 01600 718401.

Sun 21 November

THE LUDLOW JAZZ COLLECTIVE Live dinner jazz. Free entry, cocktails, light bites or book a table for dinner.

The Cliffe at Dinham, Ludlow, SY8 2JE, 7-10pm, 01584 872063.

WELSH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, 01874 611622.

Thurs 25 November FRET AND FIDDLE Present a musical journey of the legendary violinist Stephane Grappelli’s life. Cawley Hall, Eye, 7.30pm, www.artsalive.co.uk

Fri 26 November SOME MIGHT SAY Oasis tribute. The Albert Hall, Llandrindod Wells, 7.30pm, £18/£15, first 100 for £12, 0333 666 3366, www.alberthall.co.uk

SUNDAY FOLK Monkland Arms, Monkland, near Leominster, 01568 720510.

DIRE STREETS Tribute band. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm, £19.50, 01584 811442.

OPEN MIC Hosted by Mark Richards. The White Swan, Eardisland, 3-6pm. Pre-book your slot, markianrichards@hotmail.com

OPEN MIC Hosted by Mark Richards. The Sun, Rosemary Lane, Leintwardine, 7.30pm, Please pre-book your slot, email markianrichards@hotmail.com

CALLING PLANET EARTH This New Romantic Symphony will take you on a journey through one of the greatest musical eras, the 1980s.

Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £26.50, 01743 281281.

Sat 27 November THE SPEAKEASY An evening of Motown and soul, featuring live music from trio, The Lovettes. The Left Bank, Bridge St, Hereford, 8pm, £15, 01432 357753.

PIPE DREAM Vaga Tavern, 26 Vaga St, Hereford, 8.30pm.

ENCORE YOUTH MUSIC A day of performances celebrating Encore Youth Music ensembles.

Starter, Junior and Intermediate Ensembles, Ukulele Group, Herefordshire Youth Choir and Herefordshire Youth Brass Band.

Kindle Centre, Belmont Rd, Hereford, 2pm, tickets on the door (cash only).

01432 853219.

SATURDAY SHENANIGANS Featuring Mishra. Folk. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £8 in advance, £10 on the door, 01497 821762.

Wed 24 November HAY WINTER WEEKEND ‘Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason, House of Music’. Special event that blends the story of Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason with musical performace by two of her classically trained children. Programme includes Bach, Schubert and Mozart.

Wales Stage, bottom of Oxford Rd car park, Hay-on-Wye, 7.30pm, £15, £5 online only, £25 weekend pass, 01497 822629.

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GREY WOLF Old Time American and acoustic music with bite. Harmony vocals and stompin’ tunes on fiddle, guitar, mandolin, banjo and bass. Pudleston Village Hall, HR6 0QY. Doors open 7pm for 7.30 start. Tickets £10 from rogfryer@hotmail.com or 01568 750303.

LUDLOW MEDIEVAL CHRISTMAS FAYRE 100 stalls, with live entertainment and evocative period musicians. Ludlow Castle, www.ludlowmedievalchristmas. co.uk FIVE O’CLOCK HEROES The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

Sun 28 November HR4K OPEN MIC Pre-booking advisable. Unit 12A Thorn Business Park, Hereford, HR2 6SJ, 7pm, martinchapple1@gmail.com BOCHMANN STRING TRIO With Catherine Handley, flute. Music by Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert and Paisiello. Lion Ballroom, Leominster, 3pm, £14, students free, 01568 616460.

ADVENT CAROL SERVICE Leominster Priory, 4.30pm.

WHISKEY RIVER BOYS Golden Lion, Magor, Monmouthshire, 3pm, free.

Ludlow Medieval Christmas Fayre

DECEMBER LUDLOW MEDIEVAL CHRISTMAS FAYRE 100 stalls, with live entertainment and evocative period musicians. Ludlow Castle, www.ludlowmedievalchristmas. co.uk

Thurs 2 December

Mon 29 November

Fri 3 December

SAM SWEENEY Folk. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 01584 878141, www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk

ALMELEY STEADY SESSION The Bells Inn, Almeley, near Kington, www.almeleysteadysession.wordpress. com

GREAT BALLS OF FIRE Featuring Boogie Williams and his smoking hot Piano performing the hits of Jerry Lee Lewis. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm, 01584 811442.

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Alaw

Monday BRECON TOWN BAND REHEARSALS Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7pm, 07779 390954.

Monday THE GARRICK SINGERS For over 60s. The Courtyard, Hereford, 2pm. £5 per session, 01432 340555.

Mondays ALIVE & KICKIN’ CHOIR Old Muse, Glamorgan St, Brecon, 7-9pm, £5 public, £3 students/staff. tanyawalkermusic@hotmail.com

Fri 3 December MARK LATIMER & TREV DAVIES TRIO Chequers, Etnam St, Leominster.

PIGDAZE Three Tuns, Bishop’s Castle, 01588 638797.

FRIDAY LIVE Featuring The People Versus. A chamber pop assemblage offering a new spin. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £6 in advance, £8 on the door, 01497 821762.

GOOD TO GO The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

THE WEEKENDERS The Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

CHRISTMAS NIGHTS Three course meal, cocktail on arrival, photobooth karaoke, DJ, music bingo.

Secret Garden, Coldwells Rd, Hereford, £50pp, 07715 953497, bookings@secretgardenhereford.co.uk CALAN Welsh folk supergroup. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, 01874 611622.

ALAW Three leading musicians bring a wealth of experience and a shared passion, the traditional music of Wales.

Bitterley Village Hall, 7.30pm, www.artsalive.co.uk

Sat 4 December CHRISTMAS NIGHTS Three course meal, cocktail on arrival, photobooth karaoke, DJ, music bingo.

Secret Garden, Coldwells Rd, Hereford, £50pp, 07715 953497, bookings@secretgardenhereford.co.uk EDDY GARTRY’S BIG MAGIC DANCE BAND Priest Weston Arena, SY15 6DE, 7.30pm, £8, 01938 561305.

ENCORE YOUTH MUSIC Senior ensembles - Herefordshire Youth Concert Band and Herefordshire Youth Orchestra, conducted by Cliff Woollard. Holy Trinity Church, Whitecross, 7.30pm. Tickets on the door (cash only), 01432 853219.

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EIRA SNOW A candlelit evening of atmospheric music drawing on Scandinavian, Celtic and middle Eastern influences. The Nave, St Nicholas Church, Grosmont, 7.30pm, £10, 01600 712613.

ALAW See 3 Dec for details. Escleyside Hall, Michaelchurch Escley, 7.30pm, www.artsalive.co.uk

Sun 5 December OPEN MIC Hosted by Mark Richards. The Castle Inn, Wigmore, 4-7pm. Please pre-book your slot, email markianrichards@ hotmail.com WHISKEY RIVER BOYS Forest Folk Club, The Orepool Inn, Sling, Lydney, Forest of Dean, £7 (limited tickets), email forestofdeanfolkclub@gmail.com HEREFORD JAZZ Featuring The Sauce City Jazz Band.

Richmond Club, Edgar St, Hereford, 7.30pm, £8, 01432 276304.

Mon 6 December BRIMFIELD FOLK CLUB Brimfield Village Hall, 7.30pm, 01584 711480. Please bring your own drinks/glasses.

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

THE WEST END AT CHRISTMAS Stars from the West End present an evening featuring hits from the musical and the best of Christmas song.

Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, 01874 611622.

Mondays CRAVEN ARMS MALE VOICE CHOIR All ages welcome singing a broad repertoire of traditional and modern songs. Practice at The Craven Arms Community Centre, 7.30pm.

Martin on 01694 722500.

Monday BANDAMANIA Bright and breezy traditional and original music.Youth Centre, Presteigne. Mondays at 7pm, Sue Harris 01547 550158 Monday GARRICK SINGERS The Courtyard, Hereford, 2-3.30pm, £5 per session, first session free, 01432 340555.

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

Tuesday LUNCHTIME UPLIFT SINGING SESSIONS With Tanya Walker. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 12pm, 07723 016837.

Tuesdays SAMBA BRECON Sue on 07792 165481 or Gill on 01497 821631. 7-9pm, VH, near Brecon.

Tuesday LEOMINSTER COMMUNITY CHOIR Choir leader: Olivia Preye. No auditions, no need to read music.

World, folk music, and more. 7-8.30pm at Leominster Community Centre.

01568 369074.

Tuesday WHITTON VOICES Mixed community choir.Traditional, world and original songs. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 7.30pm.

Call Sue Harris 01547 550158.

Wednesdays CASTLE VOICES Community choir, songs from around the globe. Town Hall, Bishop’s Castle, 7pm. Sue Harris 01547 550158.

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. Ludlow Women’s Centre, 7.30pm-9.30pm. 01584 823609 or info@oak-barn.co.uk or www.jollypages.co.uk/larks Thursday EDGE CHAMBER CHOIR Auditioned chamber choir led by Ros Crouch. Friends Meeting House, Ludlow, 7.30-9.30pm. 01584 841053 or ros.crouch@gmail.com Thursday KINGTON COMMUNITY CHOIR Rehearsals term time 6.45-8.30pm at Kington Primary School. Formed in 2014, a non-auditioning mixed choir of all ages. www.kccchoir.wordpress. com kccherefordshire@gmail.com Thursday CLUN SINGERS Informal community choir, traditional and original songs taught by ear.

10am in High Town Hall, Clun. Sue Harris 01547 550158.

Thursday BELLA A CAPPELLA All-female 4-part close harmony singing group. Oscars, Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7.15-9.45pm, email aimoevo@hotmail.co.uk Thursday PRESTEIGNE POP CHOIR Contact John Hymas for details: 07969 440183, john@johnhymas.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.

Friday LITTLE HEREFORD VOICES COMMUNITY CHOIR We are a non-audition choir formed 8 years ago with 30+ mixed voices.

Rehearsing at Little Hereford Village Hall, 7.30pm- 9.15pm.

Subscriptions £3 per session paid termly, first session free. Broad repertoire (usually 3 & 4 parts) – all welcome. More information, term dates etc: lhvoices.wix.com/home Friday BUZZY BEATS! A fun music filled morning for the under 5s. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 10.30am-11.30am, £7, 01743 234970.

Friday CRAVEN ARMS SAMBA CIRCLE Craven Arms Community Centre.

4.15pm - 5.45pm. Traditional drum rhythms and fun drumming activities.

All ages, including accompanied children, welcome. Adults £5 (+ child £1, second child free). Enquiries carol@mkgriffs.plus.com

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

Sessions

First Saturday OPEN MIC Greyhound Inn, Llangunllo, 8.30pm, 01547 550400.

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

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

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

Every Sunday FOLK/ACOUSTIC SESSION The Crown & Anchor, Llanidloes, 8pm.

2nd and 4th Sunday FOLK SESSION Arvon Ale House, Temple St, Llandrindod Wells, 4pm, 07477 627267.

3rd Sunday ACOUSTIC SESSION Arvon Ale House, Temple St, Llandrindod Wells, 4pm, 07477 627267.

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3rd Sunday FOLK SESSION The Monkland Arms, 7.30pm, 01568 720510.

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

Last Sunday OPEN MIC Volunteer Inn, Harold St, Hereford, 7.30pm, martinchapple1@gmail.com

Every Wednesday JAZZ EVENING Incorporating all styles of jazz. Horse & Jockey, Churchstoke, 8pm, all welcome, free, 01588 620060.

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

First Monday BRIMFIELD FOLK CLUB 01584 711480 and the website at www.roger435.wixsite.com/brimfieldfolkclub 1st Monday AMERICANA SESSION The Grape Vaults, Leominster, 01568 611404.

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

1st Wednesday MUSIC & POETRY EVENING Cross Keys, Llanfyllin, 7.30pm, cafe, bring your own alcoholic drinks, please book, 07751 420796.

2nd Monday JAM SESSION The Barley Mow, Trefonen, 7.30pm, 07751 420796.

1st Wednesday ACOUSTIC SESSION The Red Lion, Llanidloes, 8.30pm.

Every Tuesday PLAYING TOGETHER An interactive, intergenerational play session for older adults and pre-school children. The Courtyard, Hereford, 10.30am, 01432 340555.

1st Wednesday HEREFORD BLUEGRASS SESSION The Old Brewery Bar, The Barrels, St Owen St, Hereford, 8pm.

2nd Wednesday MARTIN’S MUSIC Open mic from 7pm.

Babar Cafe, Union St, Hereford, martinchapple1@gmail.com

Every Tuesday OPEN MIC King Charles II, Broad St, Ross-on-Wye, 8pm, 01989 219357.

2nd Wednesday OPEN MIC White Horse Inn, Clun, 8.30pm onwards. 01588 640305.

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

2nd & 4th Wednesday TELFORD ACOUSTIC CLUB The Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford, 9pm, 01952 610888.

Every Tuesday OPEN MIC Run by Moz, PA provided, all welcome. Castle Vaults, Shrewsbury.

3rd Wednesday JAM SESSION The Unicorn, Oswestry, 7.30pm, 07751 420796.

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

4th Wednesday AMERICAN SESSION Press Rooms, Leominster, 8pm, christopher.andrews42@gmail.com

Every Wednesday MUSIC CAFE FOR ARMED FORCES VETERANS LIVING WITH DEMENTIA Orchestra of the Swan’s Cafe Muse until December. The Courtyard, Hereford, 11am-3pm, free, and £7.50 from January, 01432 340555.

Every Thursday & Friday A CLOCKWORK ORANGE TREE Open mic, 7pm. The Orange Tree, 16 King St, Hereford.

Langstaffe Violins John Langstaffe

Maker & Restorer of Violins, Violas & Cellos

Repairs, Fitting Up, Tonal Adjustments Bow Repairs etc

PEMBRIDGE M: 07901 064875

FRUIT TREE PRUNING From one branch to an entire orchard Adrian Jervis Tel: 01544 260656

www.langstaffe-violins.co.uk

Trevor Davies Music

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

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

Plus many other brands.

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

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Every Thursday OPEN MIC Bridge Inn, Michaelchurch Escley, 7-8pm, 01981 510646.

Every Thursday OPEN MUSIC SESSION Nat and Delia present Duke Joint Jam. Oxford Arms, Kington, 6.30pm, all welcome, 01544 230322.

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

1st Thursday KINGTON FOLK Traditional folk club set-up, no guests, performers welcome. Back room of the Oxford Arms, Duke St, Kington, 7.30pm, free. Contact Dave Mullin 07866 177669 or email davemullin@hotmail.com 2nd Thursday OPEN MIC Hosted by Stevie Yeomans.

Castle Inn, Knucklas, near Knighton, 8pm, 01547 528150.

2nd Thursday TRADITIONAL/FOLK SESSION The Whistling Badger, Llanidloes, 01686 412583, corns@mousemusic.co.uk 2nd Thursday OPEN FOLK SESSION Horse & Jockey, Churchstoke, 8.30pm, all welcome, free, 01588 620060.

3rd Thursday FOLK DOWN THE TRACK Castle Inn, Knucklas, 7pm, 01547 528223 or 01547 528150.

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

3rd Friday OPEN MIC NIGHT The Herb Garden Community Cafe, Llandrindod Wells, 7.30pm, 01597 823082.

Last Friday OPEN MIC NIGHT With Mark from the Rhythm Thieves. Sun Inn, Leintwardine, 8.30pm, 01568 770134.

Conquest Theatre Bromyard

Live Events

Thurs 4 Nov, 7.30pm TWISTED TALES 2 Owdyado Theatre (Supported by Arts Alive) Fri 12 & Sat 13 Nov, 7pm ANNIE JUNIOR Ludwig Theatre Arts Tues 16 Nov, 7pm THE RETURN OF THE PINE MARTEN Talk by Jonny Birks, Herefordshire Wildlife Trust Fri 26 Nov, 7.30pm THE POEMS OF OUR LIVES With Kevin Ilsley. Conquest Spotlight

Streamed Events

6 Nov, 7.30pm FOLLIES (encore) National Theatre 11 Nov, 7.30pm ALICE: CURIOUSER AND CURIOUSER The Victoria & Albert Museum 30 Nov, 7.30pm WILHEIM HANSEN: THE DANISH COLLECTOR Exhibition on Screen

Films

5 Nov, 8pm DREAM HORSE (12A) 19 Nov, 8pm AFTER LOVE (12A) Saturday Coffee Shop open 10.30am-12.30pm

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

VENUES ALBERT HALL, Ithon Rd, Llandrindod Wells 0333 666 3366 ASSEMBLY ROOMS, Mill Street, Ludlow 01584 878141 BARRELS, St Owen Street, Hereford 01432 274968 BASKERVILLE ARMS, Clyro, near Hay-on-Wye 01497 820670.

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

BELL HOTEL, Commercial St, Newtown 01686 625540 BELL INN, Etnam St, Leominster 01568 616811 THE BRIDGE HOTEL, Tenbury Wells 01584 810434 THE BRIDGE, Ludlow 01584 872963 BLACK LION, Bridge St, Hereford, 01432 266000 CARAD, East St, Rhayader, 01597 810192 CENTRE CELF, Tremont Rd, Llandrindod Wells 01597 822777 CHARLTON ARMS, Ludlow, 01584 872813 THE CLIFFE AT DINHAM, Halton Lane, Ludlow 01584 872063 CONQUEST THEATRE, Bromyard, 01885 488575 THE COURTYARD, Edgar St, Hereford. 01432 340555 THE DUKES ARMS, Presteigne 01544 267318 DUN COW, Shrewsbury 01743 356408 THE EXCHANGE, Newtown 01686 621814.

GLEANINGS, near Bishop’s Castle, 01743 891412 THE GLOBE AT HAY, Hay-on-Wye 01497 821762 THE GOLDEN CROSS INN, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford 01432 880274.

GORDON BENNETTS BAR, St Peter’s Square, Hereford, 01432 360250.

GRAPE VAULTS, Broad St, Leominster 01568 611404.

THE HARP INN, Glasbury-on-Wye 01497 847373 THE HERDSMAN, Widemarsh St, Hereford, 01432 277330 HOPE & ANCHOR, Rope Walk, Wye St, Ross-on-Wye. 01989 563003.

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

THE LAKESIDE CAFÉ, Llandrindod Wells, 01597 825679 LICHFIELD VAULTS, Church St, Hereford. 01432 266821 LION BALLROOM, Broad St, Leominster. 01568 612277 LUDLOW BREWING COMPANY, The Railway Shed, Ludlow 01584 873291 THE MALTHOUSE, Ironbridge, 01952 433712 MINER’S ARMS, Priest Weston 01938 561352 NELSON INN, Ludlow 01584 872908 OAKENGATES THEATRE, Telford. 01952 619020 THE OLD MILL, High Street, Llanidloes 01686 412008 THE OXFORD ARMS, Duke St, Kington 01544 230322 PAVILION MID WALES, Llandrindod Wells 01597 258118 THE PLOUGH INN, Whitecross Road, Hereford 01432 358867 REET PETITE, 18 West St, Leominster 07484 545368.

ROSE & CROWN, Tenbury Wells, 01584 811336 ROYAL FOUNTAIN, Cleobury Mortimer 01299 272720 THEATR BRYCHEINIOG, Canal Wharf, Brecon 01874 611622 THE HAFREN, Llanidloes Road, Newtown 01686 614555 THE TOWN HALL, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630023 THREE TUNS, Bishop’s Castle. 01588 638797 THE VICTORY, 88 St Owen St, Hereford 01432 274998 VOLUNTEER, Harold St, Hereford 01432 276189.

WHITEHORSE INN, The Square, Clun. 01588 640305.

WHITE SWAN, Eardisland, 01544 388577 WYESIDE ARTS CENTRE, Builth Wells, 01982 552555

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band directory ADD A BAND - Real instrument backing to your own music. Perfect for singer songwriters etc. Studio near Newtown. www.addaband.co.uk, 07515 401635.

ANIMAL Solo entertainer, piano/vocals, harmonica, mixed music. Also session player on drums.

Experienced TV, theatre, cruises, holiday parks, radio, concerts, Britain’s Got Talent 2012. Backed Stella Parton, Tommy Cash, Screaming Lord Sutch, Dr Feelgood, Wishbone Ash, Ruby Murry.

To book please phone Paul 0751 484 7966.

APPLEBY STONE Live acoustic duo/trio, guitar, flute, saxophones, voices, double bass, jazz, folk, R&B, pop, many originals, perfect for private and public events. applebystone.com 07979 542 449.

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 BEST FOOT CEILIDH BAND The hottest dance band on the borders + caller. Available for weddings, barn dances and parties. Contact: 07969 440183 or john@johnhymas. com

sheep

BROAD

Band Directory ONLY £40 FOR THE WHOLE YEAR Just post the details of your band (around 40 words) with a cheque for £40 payable to Broad Sheep and post to: The Lodge, Westhide, Hereford, HR1 3RQ

Just call Clare on 01432 850444 or email: info@broadsheep.com DON’T FORGET... if you have any gigs in the area, email/phone by the 15th of the preceding month for FREE LISTINGS.

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BIG MAGIC DANCE BAND 10-piece jive/R & R group.

‘Does what it says on the tin!’ Parties/festivals/happenings/weddings etc. Call Eddy on 01691 648729 or 07796 148448. Web: eddygartry.com Email: w.gartry@hotmail. com Management also for The Werewolves of Powys and Blues State UK THE CHICAGO SWING KATZ - New Orleans Blues to Chicago Swing. 6/7 Piece band playing foot-tapping, fun music that will make you feel happy. Weddings, Birthdays, Corporate events, Festivals, even funerals - but book well in advance for those! Traditional Jazz Trios, Quartets also available. Come and hear the band every 2nd Sunday of the Month at the Wild Pig, Meole Brace, Shrewsbury, SY3 9JT. Email: chicagoswingkatz@aol.com, www.thechicagoswingkatz.co.uk Jeff: 07831 - 383636 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 07968 893719. Have a look at my social media for performance videos and more information. Also looking for a band so get in touch if interested.

THE DRAGON BIG BAND - 14 musicians playing Basie, Ellington, and exclusive arrangements. Jazz to Swing to Latin. Trumpets, trombones, saxes, bass, guitar, keyboard, drums. Come and listen every Wednesday, 8.00 - 10.30, The Horse & Jockey, Churchstoke, Powys, SY15 6AE, 01588 - 620060. Comfortable venue, bar, food (book), large car park, fun and with free admission.

Band Enquiries: Mike 01686 – 668675 KERI HOFFMAN Keri Hoffman is an energetic yet classy performer. Keri is a well-known name and firm favourite within the industry. Dynamic and versatile her extensive repertoire means she is perfect for any occasion, from small laid back intimate settings, to those high octane concerts of festival proportions.

Follow Keri on facebook - @vocalsbykeri.

Contact via www.kerihoffmanvocalist.co.uk Keri.hoffman@hotmail.com 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!

LITTLE RUMBA This is a band that will entertain and delight any audience that has its wits about it and has an ear for beautiful melodies infectious beats and songs that tell stories.

From Winchcombe Live “Absolutely fantastic evening from you guys tonight. We had so many positive comments from the audience; very gratifying! Great musical talent, great humour, variety, and warmth of performance.”

Contact Jacqui Savage 07966 943314 Email – jaxbass.xs@btinternet.com http://www.littlerumba.com THE LUDLOW JAZZ COLLECTIVE Local Quartet/Quintet with singer if required, playing smooth sounds of well-known standards, Latin and blues.

Available for all types of events and celebrations.

Contact Paul Brooks 07980 822014. pppbrooks@gmail. com

MELOMANICS A wacky, Shropshire-based Duo with an amazingly dynamic sound, playing their eclectic and cosmopolitan repertoire with engaging humour and infectious energy (sustainable). Far more than just great music. And stilts if appropriate. Find out how much fun a ceilidh can be with Tim calling and playing. Ideal for parties, weddings, fund-raising events, festivals, shows, pubs, restaurants, etc. Scottish, Irish and French-themed specialities (Timoléon pour vos soirées francaises).

For more info call Tim on 01743 719438, or Rich on 01743 718612. Email: tim@melomanics.co.uk Website: www.melomanics.co.uk THE RAGTIME JUG ORCHESTRA A roots string-band (duo) recreating the sounds of the early 20th century America, playing a good-time mix of blues, skiffle and Americana music. We like to get audiences involved!

Available for festival, events, parties, folk clubs, pubs and bars; performance presentations and workshops for all occasions too. Web: www.ragtimejug.co.uk Contact: John; 01594 861151. Email: info@ragtimejug.co.uk Facebook.com: ragtime jug orchestra.

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 THE ROTUNDAS are a pair of jolly chaps who sing and play contemporary versions of industrial and social folk songs from Birmingham and the Black Country. Listen on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/therotundas and contact us at our Facebook page @TheRotundas or email therotundasband@gmail.com SHRED BELLY Ludlow/Shropshire based acoustic duo, playing covers of popular ‘Dad’s Rock’ songs from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and more. Full band can also be available. All bookings and enquiries please contact: Kevin on 07873 426205 or Paul on 07957 247851.

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 01981 540832 or Anna on 07980 961187.

SILVER BRANCH (UN-CALLED FOR) - Five piece cutting edge instrumental Folk Band. Concerts/gigs.

SIMON THE PIPER Highland Piper with 20 years experience. Available for all occasions - weddings, funerals, Burn’s Night, Hogmanay, festivals, processions etc. Based in Hereford. Call 07791 045831 or facebook. com/simonthepiper Email simonthepiper@hotmail.com

SINGLED OUT Experienced, 3-piece band covering the best pop and rock music from the 50’s to the current era.

We focus on great tunes that don’t usually get played by other bands, but which everyone will know. Of course, we do some of the more usual songs as well! www.singledoutband.com email: info@singledoutband. com Phone 07518 291 676.

SIR DANCELOT 4/5 piece ceilidh/twmpath band. Far and away the best exponents of traditional dance music of the British Isles and beyond for miles around and leagues beneath. Concertina, mandolin, fiddles, whistles, cittern, jews harp... Available for weddings, parties and public events. For information and bookings, contact: Cornelius 01686 411147 corns@mousemusic. co.uk or Peter 07561 820509. www.sirdancelot.co.uk THE CHERRYSTONES are Aly (whistles, flute, accordion, vocals), Matt (bass, foot drum, vocals) and Dave (guitar, bouzouki, mandolin, vocals) who bring you a mix of original and traditional folk songs and tunes.

From thoughtful, well-crafted songs to infectious uptempo Irish whistle tunes, we will warm your heart and stir your souls and soles! Contact : Dave 07817 220016, dgand2@btinternet.com. Find us here Facebook.com The Cherrystones. Website coming soon!

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 VILLAGE QUIRE spine-tingling harmonies sung with all the emotional clout, subtlety of expression and love of life that you get when voices are raised together in song. Sensational vocals mingled with enthralling stories. Various shows to book, including ‘Songs for Silas’ melting harmonies and tall tales inspired by H. E. Bates’ evergreen My Uncle Silas. “... Absolutely delighted that you have chosen to weave your magical sound around that old rogue, Silas.” Victoria Wicks (Skins, Shadowlands and H. E. Bates’ grand-daughter).

For bookings / further info ring 01497 847676 www.villagequire.org.uk / www.songsforsilas.org.uk WHISKEY RIVER is a 5/6 piece electric Americana band that play swamp blues, Cajun, Zydeco and good country music to set the dance floor rocking. To suit smaller venues and smaller budgets, pruned down acoustic versions of the band are available as “The Whiskey River Quartet”, “The Whiskey River Trio” or as a Duo [“The Whiskey River Boys”]. Laissez les bon temps rouler!! Contact Martin, phone: 07846 669890, 01432 342018.

Email: martin@whiskeyriver.co.uk.

Website: www.whiskeyriver.co.uk

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theatre PERFORMANCE

The Element in The Room

Tues 2 - Fri 5 November ON YOUR DOORSTEP Enchanting show for older audiences, inspired and developed during three years of conversations. Performed

by John Cobb using poetry, stories and imagery are interwoven to create a theatrical experience.

2 Nov - Market Theatre, Ledbury, 10.30am & 2.30pm, free, but tickets must be pre-booked, 07967 517125.

3 Nov - Leominster Library. 4 Nov - Burley Gate Village Hall. 4 Nov - Lady Emily Hall, Tarrington.

5 Nov - Simpson Hall, Burghill. Arts Alive and Media Active. www.artsalive.co.uk/live-performances Thurs 4 November TWISTED TALES 2 A new trilogy of darkly comic ‘Tales of the Unexpected’.

For ages 14+. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, 01885 488575. Arts Alive.

Thurs 4 - Sat 6 November BOUNCERS SHROPSHIRE DRAMA CLUB. Set in a night club during the 1980s, a funny, raw and physical play about an evening on the town seen from the viewpoint of four men on the door. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £13, 01743 281281.

Sat 6 November THE STRANGE CASE OF DR JEKYLL AND MR HYDE THE PANTALOONS. Lawyer John Utterson investigates when he fears that his friend Dr Jekyll is being blackmailed.

Suitable for ages 12+.

Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7.30pm, £14, students £8, 07967 517125.

Mon 8 - Sat 13 November DEAD LIES RED ENTERTAINMENT present this fast-moving, hard-hitting political English thriller from No. 1 Best Selling Crime Novelist, Hilary Bonner. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, Sat matinee 2.30pm, £33 - £24, 01432 340555.

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Fri 26 November A CHRISTMAS CAROL GUY MASTERSON, veteran performance that will dazzle, enchant, and linger long in the memory. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7.30pm, 01982 552555.

Sat 27 November THE VERY GRIMM BROTHERS ARE UNLOCKED Tells of lockdown fears, woes and washing facilities and the relief of Pilates, Boot camp and raised beds! Told through poems, songs, music and acting. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 8pm, £16, 07967 517125.

Thurs 2 December A CHRISTMAS CAROL - AS TOLD BY JACOB MARLEY (DECEASED) BROTHER WOLF. Adapted and performed by James Hyland. Told from the perspective of Scrooge’s deceased business partner. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7pm, 01600 718401.

MUSICAL THEATRE & OPERA

Tues 9 November MISTER SHAKESPEARE THE INCOMPLETE WORKS London 1606, William Shakespeare is isolated in his rooms as rampant plague spreads death... Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £19.50, 01743 281281.

Fri 12 Sat 13, 26 & 27 November ANNIE JUNIOR LUDWIG THEATRE ARTS. Following the story of an orphan. 12 & 13 Nov - Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7pm, 01885 488575. 26 & 27 Nov - Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7pm on 26th, 3pm & 7pm on 27th, 01584 878141, www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk

Fri 12 November FAGIN Join Fagin as he reviews his situation during his final night in prison before being hanged. Find out who he really was and how he ended up as one of the best known, yet unknown of Dickens’ characters. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £7, 01874 611622.

Fri 12, Sat 13, Sun 14 & Mon 15 November ALL TOGETHER NOW! Featuring songs from some of the worlds biggest musicals.

12 & 13 Nov - The Albert Hall, Llandrindod Wells, 7.30pm, Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm, £5/£2.50, 0333 666 3366, www.thealberthall.co.uk 14 & 15 Nov - The Courtyard, Hereford, Sun 2.30pm & 6pm, Mon 7pm, 01432 340555.

Thurs 25 - Sat 27 November JOKING APART OFF CENTRE present Alan Ayckbourn’s famous comedy, Richard and Andrea, perfectly happily married themselves who inadvertently upset most others they meet. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £12, 01600 772467.

Sat 13 November THE ELEMENT IN THE ROOM A radioactive musical comedy about the death and life of Marie Curie. This is her story, replete with breath-taking breakthroughs and seriously silly songs. For ages 7+.

Linton Village Hall, 7pm. Arts Alive. www.artsalive.co.uk

Wed 17 - Sat 20 November ELF THE MUSICAL GET YOUR WIGLE ON are ready to sprinkle the joy of Christmas in the musical adaptation of everyone’s favourite festive film. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 2pm & 7pm, £24-£16, 01743 281281.

CHILDREN’S THEATRE Wed 3 & Thurs 4 November PEPPA PIG’S BEST DAY EVER Packed full of songs, games and laughter.

Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 10am, 1pm & 4pm, £21-£16, child £19-£14, family £64, 01743 281281.

Sat 6 November PEDLARS TALES THE FETCH THEATRE COMPANY present an intriguing, fun and interactive performance featuring a host of puppets. The storyteller weaves a magical spell and draws you into a fantastical world bringing past local events bursting into life. Inspired by historial documents and objects from Herefordshire Archives and the Folk-Lore of Herefordshire. The Courtyard, Hereford, 11am, £7.50, 01432 340555.

Tues 16 November JOSEPHINE Josephine Baker, the little girl from Missouri who became an original 20th century icon. Dancer, actor, activist, campaigner, spy and mother of the multicultural Rainbow Tribe. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 6pm, family £32, 01874 611622.

Fri 17 - Fri 24 November A CHRISTMAS HUG Based on the best selling book ‘How The Koala Learnt to Hug’ by Steven Lee. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, check for times, £12, family £44, 01743 281281.

Tues 23 November LLYGODEN YR EIRA THEATRE GENEDLAETHOL CYMRU & THEATR IOLO. Winter has arrived, a child runs outside to play, but what’s hiding under the snow? A little mouse, fast asleep...

Filled with puppetry and music. Presented in the Welsh language only. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 10am & 3pm, family £28, 01874 611622.

Fri 26 Nov - Sat 8 Jan JACK AND THE BEANSTALK COURTYARD PRODUCTIONS. Jack and his poor mum are down on their luck... when Jack sells his beloved cow, all he gets is a measly bag of beans, but these are no ordinary beans... The Courtyard, Hereford, phone for times and prices, 01432 340555.

Wed 1 December - Mon 3 January ADVERTURES OF PETER PAN! Swashbuckling family pantomime starring Shropshire legendary dame Brad Fitt. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, chekc for times, £27.50-£16, 01743 281281.

Sat 4 - Fri 31 December THE SNOW QUEEN COURTYARD PRODUCTIONS. An enchanting new version of Hans Christian Andersen’s timeless story.

Featuring original songs and interaction aplenty, this energetic and exciting show celebrates the things that make us different and the value of friendship. Perfect for children too little for panto. The Courtyard, Hereford, phone for times, £10/£9, family Saturdays £7.50 including free pre-activity from 10.30am, 01432 340555.

DRAMA WORKSHOPS THEATR IEUENTID / BRYCHEINIOG YOUTH THEATRE With weekly sessions tailored to suit the needs of each year group, from 4 years and up. 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, www.brycheiniog.co.uk ASSEMBLY ROOMS, LUDLOW Mon - Go MAD in Ludlow, 5-6.30pm, Oscars. Contact Simon 07506 478235 & Suzanne 07484 289215 or email hello@gomadinludlow.org Sat - Ludwig Academy of Musical Theatre. 7-11 years 1-2pm, 12-16 years 2-3pm.

Oscars. Contact Jack Ludwig, 077922 66225. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow.

COURTYARD THEATRE, HEREFORD Wed - Courtyard Kids, reception 4.15-5pm, Year 2, 5pm, £63.50 per term. Sat - Junior Youth Theatre. From Year 3 - Year 9, phone for times, £68.50 per term. Fri - Intermediate Youth Theatre. For years 10 & 11, 5.15pm, £68.50 per term. Fri - Senior Youth Theatre, Year 12+, 7pm, £73.50 per term. Courtyard Musical Theatre, Tues for ages 4-8 years, 4-4.55pm, £60 per 12 week term.

Thurs for ages 9-17 6.15pm-7.25pm, £66 per 12 week term, contact Laura Gale 07725 357531. Mons - Drama Tots,10am – 10.45am, Ages 2-4, £4 per session, £1 per extra child. Mon - Bromyard Conquest Kids (Reception & Year 2), 3.45pm, £36 per term. Bromyard Juniors (Year 3-6) 4.50-5.30pm, £39 per term. Bromyard Intermediates (Year 7-9), 6pm, £43 per term. Bromyard Seniors (Year 10+), 7.30pm, £46 per term. Wed - Kington Juniors (Year 2-6) 4-4.45pm, £36 per term. Kington Intermediates (Year 7- 9), 5pm-6pm, £39 per term. Kington Seniors (Years 10+) 6pm – 7.30pm, £43 per termThe Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.

Tuesdays YOUTH THEATRE For 7-14 year-olds after school.

Ledbury Market Theatre, 01432 383663.

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

Thursdays (term time) SHROPSHIRE YOUTH THEATRE Seniors, 7-9.30pm, 14-25 years. All abilities welcome.

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

Alternate Fridays (term time) HAVE A GO SHAKESPEARE All welcome, £5. Wyeside, Builth Wells, details Sue Best, 01597 811487.

Saturdays (term time) SHROPSHIRE YOUTH THEATRE Beginners 9.30am-10.45am, 6-8 year olds.

Juniors 11am-1pm, 9-12 year olds. The HIve, Shrewsbury, www.shropshireyouththeatre.co.uk

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Wed 10 November MARVELUS The world’s premier nerd-culture comedy double-act, The Just Us League, with their smash hit show. For ages 14+.

Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £16.50, 01743 281281.

Wed 10 November SARAH MILLICAN Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £29.50, 01743 281281.

Fri 12 & Fri 26 November WESTONS CIDER COMEDY CLUB Some of the hottest up-and-coming comedians on the circuit. The Courtyard, Hereford, 8.30pm, 01432 340555.

Poetry & Storytelling

Sat 6 November JOHN COOPER CLARKE: I WANNA BE YOURS John’s new show is a breath-taking showcase of poetry and spoken work, sharing stories from his life and hugely successful career. The Courtyard, Hereford, 8pm, £28 & £24, 01432 340555.

Fri 19 November BLAST Storytelling. The Town Hall, Bishop’s Castle, see website for details, www.bishopscastletownhall.co.uk 01588 630023.

Fri 26 November CONQUEST SPOTLIGHT ‘The Poems of our LIves’. Dr Kevin Ilsley recounts the poems which has influenced his life. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, 01885 488575.

Comedy Thurs 4 November SIMON AMSTELL A blissful, spiritual, sensational exploration of love, sex, shame, mushrooms and more. For ages 15+. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £13, 01743 281281.

Sat 6 November AN EVENING WITH ANDY HAMILTON An evening of reminiscence and revelation, Andy will look back over his 40 years in comedy. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £20, 01600 772467.

Sun 7 November JENNY ECLAIR Jenny Eclair AKA ‘The Face of Vagisan’ confronts a new decade of decrepitude. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £21.50, 01743 281281.

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Wed 10 November LAUGHTER LOUNGE Comedy Club at The Secret Garden, Coldwells Rd, Hereford, £10 pp, to include a curry served between 6.30-7.30pm, comedy starts at 8pm, 07715 953497, bookings@secretgardenhereford.co.uk

Sat 13 November LEFT BANK COMEDY CLUB Farcical Comedy, featuring Eddie Brimson. The Left Bank, Bridge St, Hereford, 7.30pm, £12.50, 01432 357753.

Sun 14 November SEVERN JESTERS Discover the new stars of stand-up and the best from the fringe. For ages 18+. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £12, 01743 281281.

Thurs 18 November LOOKING FOR ME FRIEND THE MUSIC OF VICTORIA WOOD Written and performed by BBC1’s All Together Now star, Paulus. Celebrate her unforgettable characters, songs and sketches and the power of friendships forged through laughter. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 7.30pm, £12/£8/£40, 01588 630321.

Fri 19 November SIMON EVANS - THE WORK OF THE DEVIL With his usual excoriating views of the world on fire given a perspective shift from personal revelations that turned his world upside down this year Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 8pm, £15/£13, 01600 772467.

Fri 19 & Sat 20 November THE THINKING DRINKERS The hiliarious award-winning drinks experts host history’s greatest ever pub quiz packed with funny, fascinating facts and five free drinks for all the audience. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £26.50, 01743 281281.

The Thinking Drinkers

Tues 16 November ‘THE KING’S WRIT DOES NOT RUN HERE’ THE MARCHER LORDSHIPS A talk by Philip Hume. The John Able Room, Grange Court, Pinsley Rd, Leominster, 2pm. U3A meeting, members free, visitors welcome £2, www.u3asites.org.uk/Leominster/

Sir David Hare

Tues 16 November LUDLOW AND MARCHES HUMANISTS ‘Climate Change, what Climate Change?’ A talk by Dr Frank Baker, a retired scientist who has closely followed the debate on Climate Change. The Friends Meeting House, St Mary’s Lane, Ludlow, 7.30pm, 01584 872492.

Fri 26 November & Fri 10 December COMEDY CLUB Over 16s only. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 8pm, 01874 611622.

Sat 4 December RICH HALL’S HOEDOWN DELUXE Gut-busting, rib-tickling, toe-tapping and shit-kicking, Rich Hall’s Hoedown Deluxe covers the full anatomical spectrum. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 8pm, £19, www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk

Talks Tues 2 November CONVERSATIONS AT THE CHAPEL - SIR DAVID HARE David Hare is a playwright and filmmaker. In a millennial poll of the greatest plays of the 20th century, five of the top 100 were his. The Art Shop & Chapel, Market St, Abergavenny, 7pm, £10, 01873 736430.

Sun 7 & Mon 8 November ANDY KIRKPATRICK Hull’s best climber. From gun battles in Nairobi, deportation, battles with baboons, to mundane things like climbing big walls and bigger mountains. 7 Nov - Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 8pm, £14, 01874 611622.

8 Nov - Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £18.50/£15.50, 01743 281281.

Tues 16 November THE RETURN OF THE PINE MARTEN A talk by Jonny Birks. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7pm, 01885 488575. Herefordshire Wildlife Trust.

Thurs 18 November CONVERSATIONS WITH ‘Tales from the Mabinogi’. A group of artists. Zoom and ask your questions too. Bleddfa Centre, to register your free place email enquiries@bleddfacentre.org Fri 19 November HEREFORD ARTS APPRECIATION SOCIETY ‘An Introduction to Roman Mosaics’, a talk by the classicist Mr Guy Rawlinson. Kindle Centre, (next to ASDA, Belmont Roundabout), Hereford, £10 membership, 01432 357552.

Wed 24 - Sun 28 November HAY FESTIVAL WINTER WEEKEND Five days of conversations, storytelling, comedy, music and family workshops. Hay-on-Wye. All tickets for in-person and online events can be purchased from the programme pages - www.hayfestival.com/winter-weekend 01497 822629.

Andy Kirkpatrick

Tues 9 November EDDIE THE EAGLE British Winter Olympics legend will talk about his life and his career, plus there’ll be a chance for you to ask some questions. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

AARDVARK BOOKS & CAFE Website: www.aardvark-books.com

50,000+ titles; North Herefordshire’s largest indie bookseller; We buy books Specialist in art, design, photography, history, gardening

Also open our superb CAFÉ!

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

Tel: 01547 530744 aardvaark@btconnect.com www.aardvark-books.com Bookshop open to visitors Tues-Sun 10am-4pm.

CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS

Aardvark Books and Cafe will be closed on the 25th and 26th December, and will then re-open on 27th to 31st December.

We will close for New Year’s Day. Happy Christmas and Merry New Year!

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Thurs 25 November ARTS SOCIETY MID WALES & BORDERS ‘Bauhaus - Idea & Reality’. Talk by Gavin Plumley.

Bauhaus was a German art school operational from 1919-1933, which combined crafts and fine arts.

Powis Suite, Royal Oak Hotel, Welshpool, 2.30pm, visitors welcome £6, 01938 555574.

2nd Wednesday of each month WYESIDE WRITERS GROUP An informal writers’ group for wordsmiths.

Wyeside Arts Centre, Builth Wells, 7pm, £2.50, 01982 552555.

Workshops & Courses

Every other Thursday PHILOSOPHY CAFE Informal group which offers the chance to discuss philosophical issues. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, 01497 821762. philosphycafe@outlook.com

Thurs 4 & Thurs 25 November DRAWING, ASEMIC WRITING AND THE TEMPTATION OF TRANSLATION A workshop about not knowing, led by Harriet Carter and Ricarda Vidal. This two-part workshop has been inspired by artist Paul Klee’s wandering line and his focus on the process and experience of making. Barrett Browning Institute, The Homend, Ledbury, 6-8pm, £12, to book email director@poetry-festival.co.uk November 2021 - June 2022 OPPORTUNITY FOR EXPERIENCED WRITERS Intimate monthly seminars with Angela France, organised in partnership with The Poetry School.

Maximum of eight students. Dates: 9 Nov, 14 Dec, 11 Jan, 8 Feb, 8 Mar, 12 Apr, 10 May, 14 June. Barrett Browning Institute, Ledbury, 6-8.30pm, £265, email administration@poetryschool.com 0207 582 1679.

November 2021 - May 2022 ONLINE POETRY READING GROUP Read and chat about the books shortlisted for the Ledbury Munthe Poetry Prize. 1 Nov - ‘The MillionPetalled Flower of Being Here’ by Vidyan Ravinthiran.

6 Dec - ‘Melt’ by Sarah Hymas. 10 Jan - ‘Two Tongues’

by Claudine Toutoungi. 7 Feb - ‘Horse-Man’ by Em Strang. 7 March - ‘Tigress’ by Jessica Mookherjee.

4 April - ‘Love Minus Love’ by Wayne Holloway-Smith.

9 May - ‘After the Formalities’ by Anthony Anaxagorou.

Online reading group meetings are on Zoom, 7-9pm, free.

Email director@poetry-festival.co.uk for Zoom link.

1st Saturday READING GROUP Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton, afternoons, donations, 01547 550377.

Mondays WRITING ROOM The Courtyard, Hereford, 6.30-8.30pm, £75 per term, 01432 340555.

Mondays STORY CORNER AT THE COURTYARD For ages 4 years and under. The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.

Fourth Monday SCIENCE CAFÉ Informal group, talks and discussions on scientific topics. The Swan at Hay, 7pm, free, all welcome, sciencecafe@outlook.com Every Tues & Wed SPANISH LESSONS FOR BEGINNERS Tues - Advance beginners 5.30pm, beginners 7pm, Wed - Advance Spanish B1, 10am, with Mely. Private tuition - GCSE students and A Level. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, 07837 160505.

Every Tues READING ROOM The Courtyard, Hereford, 10.30am-12.30pm, £55 per term, 01432 340555.

First Wednesday of each month BABARS’ BOOK CLUB All welcome, 6.30pm, Babar’s Cafe, Union St, Hereford, 01432 342334.

First Wednesday of the month POETRY CAFE, Charlton Arms, Ludlow, 7.30pm, 01584 872813.

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Every Thursday WELSH CLASSES FOR ADULTS Presteigne Assembly Rooms, 10.30am-3pm, 01639 841751.

Last Thursday of the month BOOK CLUB De Koffie Pot, Bridge St, Hereford, 8pm, 01432 357753, ECStarling@theherefordacademy.org.uk Fridays POT AND PAGE BOOKCLUB An evening bookclub for readers with a literary themed cocktail in hand. Tapas and drinks served all evening.

Pot & Page, 8 New St, Ledbury, 7pm, free, 01531 248743.

Fridays PARENT AND CHILD BOOKCLUB A bookclub for parents and storytime for children. Pot and Page, 8 New St, Ledbury, 11am, free, but booking required, 01531 248743.

Fridays READING ROOM EXTRA The Courtyard, Hereford, 6-8pm, £55 per term, 01432 340555.

International Poetry Writers’ Collective: Abergavenny 01873 856350 Leominster Writers' Circle, Leominster Community Centre, Frank Pavitt, chairman LWC, 01568 614973, meet first Tuesday, monthly, 2pm.

Presteigne Writers’ Circle, 3rd Thursday, Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm, 01544 260398.

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grass roots Broken, bruised & blighted - UK fishing after Brexit

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HREE years ago, leading conservatives promised that, in the wake of Brexit, UK fishermen would get a fairer share of the fish caught around Britain. Michael Gove, Theresa May, and the Scottish Tory leader, Ruth Davidson, all pledged that better times were ahead for the UK fishing fleet, under deals which the government would sign with European neighbours.

Some Tories spoke of “a sea of opportunity” as the UK extracted itself from the EU’s Common Fisheries Policy.

And last year Boris Johnson backed that up in his own words. “We will take back our fisheries,” he said, “and we will boost that extraordinary industry.”

Maybe fishing chiefs were naïve to take those words at face value. But as time has gone by it seems that even sceptics in the fishing industry have been shocked by just how worthless those pledges have proved to be. In July, the head of the National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations expressed dismay at the course of events since January 1st. Barry Deas told City AM, “The flags flying over our vessels for the last couple of years had a slogan which was, “Fishing – No Sell-Out!”, and that really spelt out our fears. Those flags now seem both politically astute and prescient because that’s what’s happened...It’s a tale of woe, very far from the sea of opportunity that some spoke about.”

In Wales, skippers have suggested they fear that in some inshore waters their small vessels are at risk of being swamped by much bigger French and Belgian trawlers until at least 2026. And, in Devon, one fish merchant has described how his business was brought to its knees, almost overnight, by Britain’s departure from the EU. Ian Perkes, of Brixham, told Byline Times he now regretted voting for Brexit. “If I could turn back the clock, would I have voted Leave?”, he said. “Of course not! I think me and many others have made a mistake.”

In a commons debate in May, Emma Hardy, Labour MP for Kingston Upon Hull West and Hessle, said that “Fishers from Penzance to Peterhead are out of work and angry.” She alleged that ministers had sat back and let the whole industry sink. The deep-sea fishing fleet had been “...holed below the water line by a government who have failed to secure a single fisheries deal with any of their northern neighbours.”

Fisheries minister Victoria Prentiss conceded that adjusting to Britain’s post-Brexit role as an independent coastal state was challenging, but she was confident that a bright and sustainable future for British fishing lay ahead.

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However, a former civil servant at DEFRA, the department responsible for fisheries, has shocked both fishing bosses and Brexiteers by producing his own study predicting heavy losses by the industry over the next half decade. Gary Taylor, whose role was to negotiate for Britain with the EU on fishing quotas, reckons UK fishing will lose £64 million annually in the years to 2026.

More than half of the UK’s fishing fleet is based in Scotland. Its industry chiefs are also alarmed at the impact of Brexit on their boats and crews. The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation has called the UK’s share of catches post-Brexit “miniscule, marginal, paltry, pathetic.”

Dr Bryce Stewart, a senior environment lecturer at York University, says that, based on the maths, the agreement between Britain and the EU has ended up much closer to the EU’s initial position than to the UK’s. As to whether the current deal on fishing will finally calm the seas, he is far from sanguine. And he reckons that climate change will add to the conflict in future, “wreaking havoc” on fish stock distribution.

Most of the fish caught by UK vessels is exported.

Whoever actually lands the fish, the key thing is that the fishing is carried out sustainably. But over the last 20 years, there has been over-fishing on a severe scale. One example is mackerel, which lost its sustainable status in the north-east Atlantic two years ago. And last year the UK was among six countries judged to be guilty of exceeding maximum sustainable catches for several categories of fish.

The fisheries department, DEFRA, has spoken of the need to share fishing opportunities on a fair and scientific basis. But the whole Brexit process has been marked by an ugly contempt for our European neighbours by some in Britain. And there’s been a reflex to blame the EU for all that goes wrong.

Our decades in the EU were marked by an almost routine bust-up in Brussels every December as countries squabbled with each other, and with EU officials, over fishing quotas being allotted for the following year. In future, Britain’s share of the fish around these islands will depend on the Brexit deal signed in 2020. But the EU nations which buy UK fish will be able to apply tariffs from 2026 onwards. So, it’s likely that the conflict over catches and EU quotas is very far from being a thing of the past.

Julian O’Halloran

Green Events GARDENING ON THE ‘BORDERS’ Planting Schemes Perennial Borders Flower Meadows Nurture Maintain Restore Designs A Garden Sanctuary for You and Wildlife Call Michelle - A Plant Guru 01547 528003 M: 07793750691 E: mlrubybrink@gmail.com WYNNES OF DINMORE COUNTRYSTORE

Poultry Keeping - Free 1/2 hour session. Covers laying hens, housing, feed, bedding, health & hygiene + Question & Answer time. Held at Wynnes of Dinmore Countrystore - off the A49 (through village centre).

Open Tues - Sat 9am-4:30pm. For more information email info@wynnes.co.uk or telephone Roxy or Ann 01568 797314.

Sat 27 November TREE WALK Birches Farm Nature Reserve, A4111, near Kington, HR5 3EY, 11am, £5, details and booking, www.herefordshirewt.org/events

November SHROPSHIRE HILLS DISCOVERY CENTRE 20 Nov - Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop with Karen Limbrick. Bring secateurs, clippers and purning saws if you have them, 10am-1pm, £25. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, 01588 676060.

November KNIGHTON TREE ALLOTMENTS TRUST KTAT manages woodlands for the benefit of wildlife and members. Volunteer to learn. Details email woodland@ tveg.org.uk 01547 520374 http://tveg.org.uk Thurs 2 December EMBODYING SUSTAINABILITY WORKSHOP In these current times sustainability is becoming one of the most important issues of our lives. This workshop will provide a chance to explore positive and practical ways to take action right now. Group support and inspiration.

With Bryony Croft, Coaching and Teaching. Online. www.bryonycroft.com/book Wednesdays LITTLE WILLOWS OUTDOOR NATURE PLAYGROUP The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 9.30am-11am, £1.50 per child, includes a bowl of porridge. Themes posted weekly on Facebook page, 01497 821762.

Every Third Saturday in the Month PRESTEIGNE REPAIR Presteigne Youth Centre, Hereford Street. 10am-12pm.

Household items repaired for free. Info: 01544 267997.

Mondays & Wednesdays KNIGHTON MENS SHED Sharpening service available. Teme Mill, Station Yard, Knighton, 10am-2pm. John on 01544232750 or email jtknightonmensshed@gmail.com.

2nd Thursday of the month KINGTON KLEEN Networking drinks. Oxford Arms, Kington, from 7pm, www.kingtonkleen.org.uk

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AROMATHERAPY massage and facials - Bach Remedies - Herbalism - Reiki. For comprehensive, holistic treatment: Roz Myers Brown, Dip. Ar. IPTI, MIPTI. Kington clinic.

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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 DEEPLY RELAXING Craniosacral Therapy can increase your well-being by releasing emotional and physical tensions. Given a safe space and correct focus, your body knows the way. I am an accredited practitioner, qualified since 2004, based in Shrewsbury, Crickhowell and Mid Wales. Email: cheryljonestherapy@gmail.com Mobile: 07476 012299.

EMOTIONAL WELLBEING: Anne Cummings FETC (Adv Dip), BAoG (Dip), MBIG (Dip) offers a safe, effective therapy to help adults and children heal their emotional and spiritual wounds and fulfil their personal potential. If you have difficulty relating to others, or have troublesome emotions call Anne on 01547 530977. Specialist knowledge and experience of working with panic attacks, anger, stress, bullying, low self-esteem, bereavement/loss and anxiety. Ffi see www.thewritetofeel.com.

EQUINE FACILITATED LEARNING. Personal growth for individuals and groups through powerful yet gentle interactions with horses, with seasoned Eponaquest facilitator Angela Dunning. EFL sessions involve spending time outdoors with these beautiful sentient beings, where you will be guided to deepen your connection to yourself and your body; build true confidence; reconnect to your Soul’s purpose and bring greater authenticity to your life.

No horse experienced required. Shropshire/Herefordshire/ Borders. Contact me on: 01588 630061/07583 726207; angela@equinereflections.co.uk; or visit www.thehorsestruth.co.uk HEALINGS, INSIGHT READINGS, PERSONAL GROWTH COACHING, ANIMAL COMMUNICATION Healings, insights into life path and situations, space and guidance to explore and help re-align with our inner truth.

Also offer help understanding our animals’ behaviour and needs. Enquiries: Kohra 01544 262 110, kohra@gmx.co.uk 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 in Kentchurch, Hereford and Monmouth. Juliet Ablett www.julietablett.co.uk julietablett@rocketmail. com 01981 241456 HOLISTIC MASSAGE THERAPY: Meg Lawrence MTI. A listening and sensitive therapy, treating the whole person.

For relief from aches and pains, easing of occupational and postural tensions, providing relaxation and calm in peaceful surroundings, 20 minutes from Presteigne, Hay-on-Wye and Kington. Email meg@radnorshire.com; phone or text 07910892172 LEOMINSTER NATURAL HEALTH CENTRE Chiropractic, Herbal Medicine, Kinesiology, Cranial Sacral Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Reiki, Reflexology, Emmet technique. Remedial and Holistic Massage.

Counselling inc: Couples and Family, Cognitive Behaviour and NLP Stress Management, Child Birth Issues, Psychotherapy. Telephone 01568 616411 email infoleominstercommunitycentre@gmail.com Or visit Leominster Community Centre, School Road HR6 8NJ (behind Bridge Street car park).

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

Clinic in Presteigne (The Retreat), Presteigne, LD8 2UF. Contact: marian@silvanmassage.com, www.silvanmassage.com, 07816 981454.

MASSAGE, COACHING, YOGA, DECLUTTERING with Wellbeing Therapist Sophie Atkinson, Orleton SY8 Individual powerful sessions to help you create the space you need for the life you want. Web: www.sophieatkinson. co.uk Mob: 07930 353 118 Email: sophie@healing-energy. net

MINDFULNESS Alithea Waterfield MBCT teacher offering Mindful Walks in Nature, 8-week Mindfulness courses and Mindfulness Guided Meditations. Committed to helping you reconnect with a more authentic and compassionate self and develop skills to manage life’s challenges resourcefully, skillfully and creatively. 07899 361316 alitheawaterfield@gmail.com www.midwalesmindfulness. co.uk OSTEOPATH. Mr R A Hughes D.O. Registered Osteopath and Sports Therapist. Fully qualified and registered since 1995. Established in Presteigne for over 20 years. Sciatica, Arthritis, Trapped Nerves, Back, Neck and Shoulder Pain. Headaches, Sports Injuries.

07961 352056, rahughesosteo@gmail.com The Retreat, Presteigne – free car parking.

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 SOUND HEALING TRAINING AND WORKSHOP RETREATS We run the 5 part Sound Therapy training programme for the College of Sound Healing as weekend retreats in the beautiful setting of Primrose Haven with lovely gardens and sacred spaces. Also Seasonal Sounds Days and weekend retreats: Sound Healing and Nature; Magical Resonance of Celtic Sounds and Sound and gardening for the soul. Retreat stays in our cosy Shepherd Huts. Occasional evening sound and Gong meditations.

Please contact Paul Benham, paul@primrosehavenretreats.co.uk and www.primrosehavenretreats.co.uk. 07811 816637.

YOGA IN PRESTEIGNE Group classes - both live and online.

Individual tuition in Stapleton.

Moving consciously with the breath

Marie Hudson 01544 260352 www.theyogapractice.org.uk

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SPIRITUAL HEALER Naturally gifted in releasing emotional grief in present and past lives. 29 years professional experience with physical and mental health.

Private healing sessions and talks given.

Gillian Williamson, MNFSH. Field House, Kinnerton.

01547 560874.

TRANSFORMATIONAL COACHING & COUNSELLING WITH WENDY YOUNG Compassionate and focussed conversations and body-centred processes to heal developmental & emotional trauma and core wounding.

This supports your transformational journey of becoming and living your authentic and joyful self. I offer a FREE 30 mins discovery call to answer your questions and see if it feels right for us to work together. Online nationally and in-person in Llanidloes, mid-Wales. For more info and to book call 07388 491 990; email wendy@wiselivingworld. com; website www.wiselivingworld.com.

Workshops WORKSHOP LISTINGS - Single (dated) listings are free.

Year round, ongoing workshops will cost £40 per year.

Sun 7, 14 & 21 November REST & RESTORE Re-set for the week ahead with a tranquil guided meditation by Megan Sullivan, followed by tea and nibbles.

Pot & Page, 8 New St, Ledbury, 01531 248743, www.potandpage.co.uk 25 November YOGA FOR THE TERRIFIED Taster course led by Sue Salmon. Participants to bring their own mat and cushion for support. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 11am, £18 for 3 session course, 01743 234970.

FELDENKRAIS Awareness Through Movement Classes.

Learn to move more freely, with greater ease, flexibility and grace, improving posture, balance and coordination; and awakening our innate capacity for life long vitality and continuing self development. Tenbury at S.E.N.S.E. Wednesdays 7pm - 8pm. £7 per class. Open to all.

Contact Jane for more information on janesethi@yahoo. co.uk Booking essential.

ONLINE MINDFUL YOGA CLASSES Slow down, soften and turn inwards. Move and breath your way back into a natural state of vibrant well-being.

Join via Zoom weekly on Mondays and Tuesdays from 6:15pm - 7:30pm. Classes are small, friendly and suitable for all levels of flexibility and experience. For more info and to book call Wendy Young 07388 491 990; email wendy@wiselivingworld.com; website www.wiselivingworld.com/mindful-hatha-yoga/ 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.hedgerowmedicine.org 01531 670075.

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YOGA & AYURVEDA Individual yoga practice. Diet. Exercise. Life Balance.

Jill Bonner BA PGCE Art. DIPL Yoga Therapy.

DIPL Ayurveda Therapy. Details 07789 428109.

PILATES SESSIONS Pilates is a method of exercise designed to elongate and strengthen the body. It promotes improved core strength and stability which in turn improves posture, flexibility, circulation and physical wellbeing. Classes available in Presteigne and various locations within the North Herefordshire, North Worcestershire and South Shropshire area. All sessions are based on small groups and working to individual abilities therefore booking is essential. Private sessions by arrangement. Contact Jackie on 0782 4114979 or justjackie39@gmail.com Every Saturday RIVER FLOW YOGA With Graham Nolan. Mixed ability, open to all.

The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 9.30am, 01497 821762, phone to check class is on.

First Saturday of the month MEDITATION For beginners or experienced meditators. run by The Bleddfa Centre, held at Cascob, near Presteigne, 11am-12.30pm, donations £3-£5, 01547 550377.

Sundays REST AND RESTORE Meditation session. Pot & Page, 8 New St, Ledbury, 4.30pm, £8.50, food and drink included, 01531 248743.

Mondays MAMA MOJO YOGA FLOW The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 10.30am, £6, 01743 234970.

Mondays & Wednesdays PILATES Pilates-Based Back Care - Mon 10.30am & Wed 5.45pm.

Pilates-Based Body Conditioning - Mon 11.45am & Wed 7pm. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 01874 625992.

Thursdays TAI CHI FOR HEALTH Designed for health and those suffering with arthritus.

Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, near Newtown, 1-2pm, 01686 688369.

Third Thursday of the month ECO SPIRIT CAFE An informal monthly meeting for people interested in spirituality and connection to the environment.

The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7.30pm, free, 01497 821762.

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