BROAD SHEEP JULY 2022

BROAD sheep july 2022

What’s On - Herefordshire & The Marches

Up the Lazy River

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KAY, okay I admit last months suggested cycle routes were a bit challenging, particularly the Talgarth one (over 1000ft of climbing). “You havin’ a laugh mate? I think I’ll stay home and watch the golf.” So here are three rides of a very different nature. This is cycling for lazy people, yes that’s right it’s cycling for you and that crappy old bike your sister lent you with the loose saddle and the pink handlebar grips. The two main features of these rides are geography and hydration. As you might dimly remember from your schooldays rivers flow downhill (Oi! Pay attention at the back there!) - ergo if you follow their course you will also be gently descending. However rivers round here are full of bad stuff these days as a result of the chicken shit from massive fowl concentration camps being spread all over our fields and so the weary peddler will need an alternative form of liquid refreshment. This requires a route with lots of pubs on the way, where one might stop and discuss the raw state of one’s backside with other cyclists. Here are three such routes centered around the Teme, the Lugg and the Wye. As I mentioned last week there is an increasing tendency for country hostelries to only open from Wednesday to Sunday, which is why I have included phone numbers.

The Horse and Jockey, Knighton 01547 520062 to The Baron of Beef, Bucknell 01547 530549 to The Royal George, Lingen 01544 267322 Haven’t had a drink here for ages, but there are always a good crowd of people sitting outside at the tables watching the world go by. So just one pint for you and then we are off. Head past the station on the Clun Road, and then quarter of a mile down the road, on a sharp left-hand bend, head straight on down a lovely little lane that will carry you all the way to Bucknell Station alongside the railway and the River Teme. Then Presteigne electric bikers with the late, great you can either go left and left Nicola Humphreys, terrorize Bucknell 2011 again over the railway crossing and head into the village to the wonderfully named Barrel of Beef, for a top up, or turn right towards Brampton Bryan. Then if you turn first left, and then right you will miss the main road and come out at Brampton Bryan church with its stunning hedge! Then straight across the main road and a quick stop at Aardvark Books’ massive collection to buy a thin paperback to stuff down your trousers if that saddle is hurting. Then straight on till you meet up with the junction on the Lingen road and in two shakes you will be in the welcoming arms of the Royal George garden. 10 mls 135ft up 300ft down!

The Grange, Mortimer’s Cross 01568 709212 to The Corners 01568 708385, Kingsland to The Balance, Luston 01568 616801 to The Bell, Yarpole 01568 780515 How do you like them apples – eight miles, four pubs you could easily just ditch the bike and crawl round. Head off from the Grange, Mortimer’s Cross towards Kingsland, but after 50yds fork right onto a little lane parallel to the main road, and when you get to Kingsland main road, go right and then left into the middle of the village and the Corners Inn. Time for a swift half then down the lane on the left of the pub and follow the signs to Eyton (2 rights), till you get to Eyton Common; turn left and that brings you out on the B4361; turn left and you are in Luston Village and The Balance is on your right. Beware they have big (but friendly) dogs. More booze, then on up the B road for 300yds and you will get back onto a little lane signposted Yarpole.

The Bell is a lovely pub in the middle of the village and from June 16th will have a new, very foodie, landlord, so I suggest you settle in for a long dinner, a couple of bottles of Côtes du Rhône, lose your sister’s bike in the car park, and call a cab.

8 mls (hic!) 200ft up 200ft down

The Red Lion Bredwardine 01981 500303 to The Yew Tree, Preston on Wye 01981 500359 to The Red Lion, Madeley 01981 250001 I know - weird, two Red Lions I don’t know Wye (get it?) The Bredwardine one is very fishy so get ready with your wildly exaggerated stories. “Honest guv it was four feet long and no I seem to have left my fishing licence at home” Then head off towards Moccas and Madley. In Moccas, by the war memorial, turn left signposted Preston on Wye and the village hall; then just follow that road. Don’t take any turnings and eventually you will get to the Yew Tree on your right-hand side. You can sit outside and congratulate yourself on finding such a tucked away gem (sorry, we all know about it). Just after the pub you need to take a left fork signpost Bridge Sollars and eventually this will dump you out on the road from Bridge Sollars to Madley. This is a bit of a rat run, but never mind you will soon be in the Red Lion at Madley (hurrah, a pub that’s actually open every day) unless you have made a wrong turn in which case you will be back at The Red Lion Bredwardine! 8mls 100 up 100 down i.e. flat Cover pic: Church Stretton Arts Festival. Passamezzo, St Laurence’s Church, Church Stretton - 28 July

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ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS ON THE PRESTEIGNE TOWN WEBSITE FOR 50P PER WEEK Support your town website and publicise your business on our popular site. For more information please contact the Town Clerk, Tracey Price on presteigneandnortontc@outlook.com or 01547 528575.

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

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

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

Open Bank Holiday Mondays.

Saturday 2nd - Sunday 31st July BIG AARDVARK BOOK SALE

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Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th August THE SIEGE OF BRAMPTON BRYAN!

English Civil War Society Re-enactment. See the famous siege - cannons, muskets, cavalry and a living history village. Adults £4 entry, under 16s and parking are free.

Post details with cheque to: BROAD SHEEP, The Fred Bulmer Centre, Wall Street, Hereford, HR4 9HP

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Yacht Owning with Oleg I

BUMPED into Oleg last week. You have probably read about Oleg. Took over most of the Russian cement industry in 1991 using high order commercial skills and a tank regiment. He was sitting behind a beaker of his usual vodka and gold dust, looking glum. ‘Well, Oleg,’ I said to him, ‘I hear they have seized your boat.’ They had, too. I had seen it in the papers. Five hundred feet long, missile defence system, four galleys, freshwater swimming pool, gym fully equipped for calisthenics and torture, usual stuff.

‘Tough luck, Oleg,’ I said, though my actual thoughts were, couldn’t have happened to a nicer person.

‘Tch,’ I said. ‘Square the shoulders. Accept ownership of the problem. Clean the tanks - ‘

Oleg smiled, calling to mind a Volga crocodile. ‘No vay,’ he said, ‘sit down, have drink.’

‘Excuse me,’ I said, ‘but I would have thought you had worries above and beyond the boat. Your bank accounts are frozen. Your planes are grounded. Your five houses in Belgrave Square have been confiscated, and all your immense wealth is inaccessible to you.’

‘No,’ I said, ‘thank you,’ for people who sit down and drink cocktails mixed by Oleg and his friends do not always get up again. ‘Bad luck about the boat, though, really.’

‘Bad luck?’ said Oleg. ‘Listen. For vun thing, there is the crew. Two crews, one for winter one for summer. One hundred twenty peoples in all, skippers temperamental like principal dancer with Bolshoi ballet. Air conditioning alvays on blink. Big problem trying to keep fish in giant aquarium alive, and DC electricity supply to torture chamber also big problem. Plus have you any idea what sea air does to a Picasso, let alone a Rubens, though Olga -’ ‘Your wife?’

‘No vay. Olga my special friend who is nail varnish influencer. Olga thinks Rubens vimmin are fat. She is throwink shoes at Rubens. On a boat even quite big it is hard to get avay from people particularly Olga. There is also difficulty of getting in to harbours on French Riviera by reason of draught and tendency of guests to shoot people. And then there is all the sea stuff.’

‘Ah,’ said Oleg. ‘I tell captain to tell chief engineer to send serf into tank with brush.’

‘Whatever. Improvise. This builds character.’

‘Already I have character,’ said Oleg. ‘Anyvay, they have tooken the boat avay from me. And if I find out who did it, I will be buying him drink. Normal drink, not radioactive.

My life without boat has no worry in it. It is glorious, and this Olga thinks also.’

‘Sez you,’ said Oleg, looking weaselly and dropping more gold dust into his vodka. ‘There is always bitcoin and your so tolerant corporate structure in your so called Free Vurld plus flag of public convenience on merchant fleet. No, I am not short of bob or two. So the only thing that was really worrying me was the boat, it is psychological, vun dam thing after another. And now your fascist government have impounded boat, so no need to vorry about it no more.’ He paused, ambushed by a sudden thought. ‘But you know, Sam,’ he said, and there was a tear in his eye, the Volga crocodile. ‘I am to be honest very much missing the sea.’

‘Then I suggest you swim home,’ I said. ‘Goodness. Is that the time already?’

Sam Llewellyn From the Summer 2022 issue of the Marine Quarterly, www.marinequarterly.com

‘Sea stuff?’

‘Rustiness. Engines. Generators always packink up, mussels in cooling water intakes and stabiliser system failure that makes Olga sick in Prada handbag. Electronics destroyed by too much GPS spoofing vich is only common sense I ask you vot a vorld ve livink in. Spontaneous firing of antimissile system due to computer bug leading to destruction of four thousand seagulls and Bishop Rock Lighthouse.’

I wagged the head. ‘Owning a boat,’ I said, ‘is tough stuff.

The boat owner lurches from emergency to emergency.

It is part of the delight of things to land up in a strange country having blown out an entire suit of sails -’ ‘Sails?’ said Oleg.

‘Things made of cloth that catch the wind and propel the boat hither and yon.’

‘Like engine, then,’ said Oleg.

‘Not really. As I was saying. A strange country, boat filled up with dirty diesel, so no engine. What do you do?’

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‘Find vun who is responsible and shoot. Perhaps torture first.’

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Save the Lugg An evening of information and debate From 6.30pm, Friday 8th July at Grange Court, Leominster, HR6 8NL

Our River Lugg is in poor health: exploring reasons and solutions 7-8pm speakers include • Helen Stace, Herefordshire Wildlife Trust More wildlife: a living river • Penelope Gane, lead solicitor Fish Legal Making polluters pay • Dr Alison Caffyn, Cardiff University The proliferation of intensive poultry units in Herefordshire • Andrew McRobb, Herefordshire CPRE Citizen science water testing and data capture

8-9pm audience Q&A and discussion • Our experts will answer your questions • Talk through what we can all do to help Pay bar. Free Parking from 6pm at Etnam St car park, HR6 8AE Further information, email admin@cpreherefordshire.org.uk Sponsored by Herefordshire CPRE, Mayoral Charity 2022

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hugh’s bit

Dad, have they started yet?

A concert but not a gig, to which I took my 9-year old son. It was in our fine old parish church and it was being “given”, by a Contemporary Music Ensemble, but we had to pay. It consisted of atonal and arrhythmic pieces which had also foresworn the charm of melody.

I guessed this would be the case but felt that we needed to experience live anything that other people take seriously before passing judgement - like Opera, Early Music, Mongolian Throat Singing and Heavy Metal - though seeing all of the above hasn’t necessarily changed my mind, except for the throat singing which was awesome, and Alamaailman Vasarat. There was an oboe, a clarinet, percussion, two violins, a double bass and a trombone; pre-19th C. acoustic instruments ultimately refined over the centuries to make graceful tones, but all now being repurposed to interpret 20th and 21st C. ideas and soundscapes for which they were not designed. “Wrong technology! Go electric, go digital.” I thought. So the “Contemporary” musicians came in and settled down and tuned up their historic technology and tootled and fiddled around, just like a proper orchestra before the conductor comes in - a randomised sound I quite enjoyed. I zoned out into a memory of a sea-side concert where the swooping gulls semed to be tuning their cries to the oboe. But the tuning went on … and on. Finally my son whispered in my ear, “Dad, have they started yet?” I looked at my watch; it was 9 minutes after the musicians had sat down, so I nodded, and put my finger to my lips. And in my ears. We were trapped. After 30 more minutes of deconstructive incoherence, shorn of any relationship to the human voice, dance or contemporary soundscapes, they stopped and everybody clapped, out of relief. We left.

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The composer John Cage’s best known piece is “4 mins. 52 secs. for solo piano” - the performer sits at the piano for 4 mins 52 secs without playing. Cage wanted the audience to pay attention to ambient sound instead, as if we didn’t anyway. This is patronising and in the context of the open windows of New York - where no birds sing - disappointing. In further pursuit of eccentric celebrity Cage said he preferred the sound of traffic to Beethoven. These are not the only alternatives. Also “I’m saying nothing, and I’m saying it” which transforms all too easily to “I have nothing to say and I’m saying it”. Cage became overly famous, influential and rich by peddling Emptiness, which is either very Zen or more new clothes for the Emperor. Neither way am I convinced. However he is a celebrity and I am not, so as with the CBSO concert I tried to find out whether I was missing something. Cage wrote a lot, even a 276 page book on Silence (!) and so mostly I had to read his compositions instead of listening to them. His overthought pieces are, in performance, made up of sad percussion noises, which are apparently random - but timed and scored, which could be a Zen contradiction. Foley/ sound artists have much more fun

exploiting the delicious potential and perfectable timing of the soundscapes/ sfx they compose for the movies using modern technology.… And then I had …

A dream of Cage: My dream life is often a chaotic attempt to sort out the day and then I wake and have to nail the dreams down on paper to stop them going round and round in my head, then I put on Radio 3 to lull me back to sleep. This morning my notebook reads: “5.07am: A posh Radio 3 announcer is speaking: “The first piece we will hear is the world premiere of a hitherto unknown piece by John Cage recently unearthed from his unpublished notebooks. In this exciting orchestral version of his iconic “4 minutes 52” the roles are reversed and it is the turn of the audience to perform - or rather not perform - and for the musicians to sit there in bewildered silence. Cage writes “..... as the orchestra take their seats and prepare to tune up, the audience continue to laugh, blow their noses, argue, cough, murmur, scrabble about in the bottom of their handbags, offer round their nibbles and show off their new ear-rings, etc. ….” Those that have noticed the instructions in their programmes are now carrying them out. People seated in the middle of a row go to the powder room and make everybody else stand up only to return and trip over everybody’s feet, fall in their laps etc. just as the conductor raises his baton, whilst other punters open crisp packets and crimp their plastic water bottles. At “aleatorically determined” (posh for “chance”) intervals the exasperated conductor attempts to get silence by tapping his stick against the music stand, and peers ineffectually over his shoulder into the hall. A smatter of applause dies away. A fight breaks out between audience members who are not aware of what is going on and those who are. After the hallowed 4 mins. 52 seconds is over the musicians are instructed to boo, whistle, stamp their feet, clap ironically and some of them leave. There is a final instruction in the score “NO MUSIC TO BE PLAYED”.

The Guardian thought it “Compulsive”, the Daily Mail gave it four stars, as in “.. total ****ing nonsense”, while the audience and orchestra reportedly thought it was just hilarious and performed an impromptu encore, or as others saw it, went in search of a drink.”

That was my dream...

If you want to interpret new ideas and make new soundscapes, then modern technology, software, instruments like digital recorders, synths, electric guitars, video, Reaper and your own ears would seem appropriate, while - possibly in search of the spontaneity that classical music lacks - the elaborately prepared disassembly of vestigial Classicism with historic instruments made of animal skin, precious metals and wood, even tin cans would seem to be a blind alley. © Hugh Colvin 2022

art POWYS Studer Fine Art, The Gallery, 1A The High St, Presteigne www.studerfineart.co.uk July & Aug ANGELA HARDING Screenprints. We are delighted to have a selection of Angela’s limited edition screenprints in the gallery this month including her new Triptych for 2022.

Pottery and ceramics by JOE FINCH, NICK MEMBURY, GILL TENNANT EYLES, TONY HALL AND SAFFRON GUY, rush basket work by CLAIR MURPHY and linocuts/textiles by RICHARD STUDER. Cushions, cards, gifts and more. Thurs-Sat, 10.30am 3pm.

Judge’s Lodging, Broad St, Presteigne 01544 260650 www.judgeslodging.org.uk Until 21 Aug ‘In Praise of the High Street’. An exhibition of portraits of Presteigne’s High Street traders by ALEX RAMSAY, with archive photographs and objects from the town. Admission free to the exhibition.

Open Tues-Sun 10.30am-5pm.

Hay-on-Wye Library 1 July ‘Bitsy Books, Miniature Manuscripts and Tiny Tomes’. A mother and son exhibit by PAMELA WYN SHANNON & ELFYN WYN SHANNON WILLIAMS. Open Mon & Thurs 10.30am-12.30pm, 1.30pm-6pm.

Fri 1.30pm-6pm, Sat 10am-12.30pm.

Closed Tues, Wed & Sun. Hay Castle, Oxford Rd, Hay-on-Wye HR3 5DG 01497 820079 Until 31 Aug ‘Portraits of Writers’. The display brings together a range of fourteen portraits of celebrated British individuals who identify as writers from the collection of the National Portrait Gallery. Open daily 10am-5pm.

Celf O Gwmpas, Centre Celf, Tremont Rd, Llandrindod Wells LD1 5EB 01597 822777 1 July - 11 Aug Artist Network.

6th annual exhibition.

Open Wed - Sun 2pm-7pm.

Art by Osian (Celf gan Osian), 3 Short Bridge St, Llanidloes SY18 6AD 0800 999 1953 www.osiangwent.com Luxury works of fine art - paintings and limited edition fine art giclée prints. Exclusive and original paintings

by Welsh contemporary artist Osian Gwent. Gallery open 11-2 Thurs-Sat.

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Sidney Nolan Trust, The Rodd, Presteigne LD8 2LL 01544 260149 21 July - 1 Oct ‘Ngawiya. Ngubadi’ (To give with love). A major exhibition of Indigenous Australian art.

Until 29 Oct ‘Dreaming the Land’.

FIONA McINTYRE (selling exhibition).

Plus new work ‘Chit’ from resident artist JONY EASTERBY. Until 29 Oct ‘Of Black Shires’. JIM CARTER - environmental artist working in sculpture, ritual, sound and photography to explore themes of loss, remembrance and regeneration in relation to animals and landscape.

The Gardens, The Rodd.

Open Thurs-Sat 11am-4pm.

Oriel Davies Gallery, Newtown 01686 625041 Until 26 Aug ‘Printmaker in Focus’.

GINI WADE. Until 28 Nov ‘East in Colour’.

ASHRAH SUUDY - photographs, celebrating the joy and colour of the Somali community in Cardiff.

Until 18 May 2023 ‘Super Size Grain’.

RICHARD WOODS. Open Tues-Sun 11am-5pm.

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

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

The Table, 43 Lion St, Hay-on-Wye 01497 822802 www.thetablehay.com Until 2 July TIM LAKE, STEWART MACINDOE & JOE MORRIS. 9 - 30 July CHALES MacCARTHY. 6 - 27 Aug CAROLYN BLAKE. Open Thurs-Sat 10am-3pm.

Tower House Gallery, 29 High St, Knighton LD7 1AT 01547 529530 Gallery, shop, cafe. Tues-Sat 10am-4.30pm.

The Hay Makers, St John’s Place, Hay-on-Wye HR3 5BN 01497 820556 Until 14 Aug Summer Exhibition.

BECA BEEBY - jewellery. SUE DUNNE - ceramics. ANDREW WADDINGTON - paintings. 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.

Minerva Arts Centre, High Street, Llanidloes 01686 413467 Until 2 July Wool and Willow Festival. Showcasing unique, handmade products by willow and textile artists from Wales and the Borders.

9 - 23 July Gallery 1 - ‘35 Years and Counting’. Batik Guild exhibition.

Gallery 2 - LLANIDLOES HIGH SCHOOL. Dathliad work.

30 July - 30 Aug ‘Walking with Minerva’. QUILT ASSOCIATION & TURNING POINT ART TEXTILES GROUP. Mon - Sat 10.30am-4.30pm.

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

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.

Knighton Fine Art, 2 Broad Street, Knighton 01547 528052 www.knightonfineart.co.uk knightonfineart@btinternet.com July Local art and craft by JASON BRAHAM, JULIENNE BRAHAM, CELIA DE SERRA, ROB FOUNTAIN, JANE HARDING, GRETCHEN IND, MAGGIE JONES, CIARA LEWIS, JOSH PARTRIDGE, STUART ROPER, MARY STEPHENS, MALCOLM TURNER. Over 450 greeting card designs. Open Wed-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-1pm.

Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, Near Newtown 01686 688369 Until 7 Aug ‘Positive Environmental Art (PEA) Climate Change. Artists who wish to create positive environmental/ ecological art to provoke awareness and involvement, inform, raise questions and encourage conversation. Thurs-Sun, 11am-4pm.

Very sad to hear that David Jones ‘The Grouser’ who graced the pages of Broad Sheep for so many years died on 9th June. Look out for some of his extraordinary art and writing in next month’s issue

Louise C Eames, Apple Store Gallery, Hereford

Angela Harding, Studer Fine Art, Presteigne

Gohar Goddard, Greenstage Gallery, Bishop’s Frome David White, Found Gallery, Brecon

Jackie Yeomans, Made in the Marches Gallery, Kington

Peter Bishop, Assembly Rooms, Ludlow

Found Gallery, 1 Bulwark, Brecon LD3 7LB 07736 062849 www.foundgallery.co.uk Until 2 July ‘Oil, Water, Clay’. NIGEL LAMBERT - pottery. MARIETTE VOTE - art. CATHERINE MURRAY photographs.

6 July - 6 Aug ‘Connected Shapes, 52 Carved Spoons’. DAVID WHITE master craftsman. ANDREEA GRAD - wood whittler. LYNDA PORTER photographs. Tues-Sat 10am-4.30pm.

Museum of Modern Art, Tabernacle, Heol Penrallt, Machynlleth SY20 8AJ 01654 703355 info@moma.machynlleth.org.uk Until 9 July ANNIE GILES HOBBS. Solo exhibition.

Until 9 July Glasfryn Fundraising exhibition.

Until 7 Sept The Tabernacle Art Competition.

Until 7 Sept ‘Conversation with the Silent’. ROBERT BRYCE MUIR. 16 July - 17 Sept ‘Nature is in the Detail’. TERENCE LAMBERT. Wed-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-1pm, by appointment only.

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.

Pavilion Mid Wales, Llandrindod Wells LD1 5EY 01597 258118 30 July Artisan Market. Arts, crafts, homemade, handmade, local produce. www.pavilionmidwales.org.uk Open 10am-4pm.

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

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

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.

The Old School, Whitton, near Knighton LD7 1NP 01547 560936 Museum of Welsh Textiles. A fine collection of Welsh costume, textiles.

With a selection of antique textiles and blankets for sale, alongside changing exhibitions of art and antiques. Open by appointment, please phone to book.

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Rhayader Museum & Gallery, CARAD, East St, Rhayader, LD6 5ER 01597 810561 Rhayader Museum are offering an enjoyable opportunity to take part in the creative process of making and installing the displays and installations, working with our team. Please email all@carad.org.uk for details. Look out for new activities and sign up for our free information newsletter online: www.carad.org.uk Tues-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-12pm.

HEREFORDSHIRE Leftbank Village, Bridge St, Hereford HR4 9DG www.dreamtempleevents.com 30 July Hereford Artisan Market. Showcasing upcoming and contemporary designers and makers of Herefordshire and beyond. 10am-3pm.

Station Approach, Hereford HR1 1FN www.meadowarts.org Until April 2023 Meadow Arts & Hereford College of Arts present the work of Lothar Götz. Vibrant and geometric public artworks on each end of the building, as well as a number of dazzling flags. The first of four new bold new public artworks that will engage with the site over 4 years.

Dore Abbey, Abbeydore HR2 OAA www.doreabbey.org.uk 18 - 23 July Arts Festival in conjunction with a Choral week in the Abbey. Artist in Residence SARAH JAMESON - prints. ABIGAIL BURY textiles. LOIS HOPWOOD - paintings.

TONY HALL - ceramics. ANGELA SOULIER - jewellery. JULIENNE BRAHAM - paintings. MON DARNBROUGH - textiles.

CAITRIONA CARTWRIGHT stone-carving. 9.30am-6pm daily.

Hellens Manor, Much Marcle, Ledbury HR8 2LY 01453 823375 www.textilefairs.co.uk 13 & 14 July Textile Bazaar. Lots of lovely textiles, Indian kanthas, ethnic clothes, world textiles, designer wearables and much more, including workshops with well know textile tutors. Open Wed 11am-6pm, Thurs 10am-5pm. £1, cash entry.

Lunches, coffees and creamteaas at the Manor tea rooms, please book for workshops.

De Koffie Pot, Bridge St, Hereford, HR4 9DG 07938 010638 1 - 8 July ‘Peace in the World’. Solo exhibition by JANA LIGHT, an appeal for world peace. free entry.

Friends’ Meeting House, Almeley Wootton, HR3 6PY Almeley350@almeleyquakers.org.uk 10 Aug Quaker Open Days.

Exhibition of American and local history on display, learn more about the early Quakers and the history of the Meeting House and Quakers in Almeley, plus cream teas! Open 2-5pm, free.

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

South Chapel, All Saints Church, Hereford 01432 370414 Until 2 July ‘Love Zimbabawe’.

Fairtrade arts, crafts and charity information.

11 - 16 July GOLDEN VALLEY CRAFT SOCIETY, craft sale.

18 - 22 July Local craft sale.

23 - 31 July Three Choirs Festival.

1 - 13 Aug Exhibition and sale of Indian silks and saris with Jan Bishop.

Mon-Sat 9.30am-5.30pm.

Market Hall, Kington 07977 978676 3rd Saturday of the month, until Dec Print, paint, wood, wool, paper, metalwork, ceramics, baskets and more.

9:30am-3:30pm, anna@akcrafts.co.uk Oxenham Art, Broad St, Leominster HR6 8BT 01568 611898 July JILL PARGETER - new textiles.

PHIL JENKINS - raku fired sculptures.

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

Made in the Marches Gallery, 12 Church St, Kington, HR5 3AZ 07531 820195 www.madeinthemarches.com July & August ‘Inner Vision’ Listening to the whispers that come from our inner selves, featuring work from JOHN CREWE, BRITTANY DAVIES, JUDITH DAVIES, DAVID ENGLAND, PAM FORD, ELLIE GARRAWAY, ISOBEL HUTTON, JANE KEAY, ROSE TINTED RAGS, PEARL TAYLOR & JACKIE YEOMANS. Beautiful work from local artists and makers, including ceramics, paintings, prints, textiles, wearable art: clothes & jewellery, sculpture, stone, wood, metal and willow, cards and gifts. Commissions and vouchers available.

Open Tues–Sat, 11am-5pm.

Mappa Mundi & Chained Library, Hereford Cathedral, Cathedral Close, Hereford 01432 374200 Until 3 Sept ‘Strangers: World views and marginalising the ‘Other”.

Open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, normal admission applies.

The Courtyard, Hereford 01432 340555 Until 30 July ‘Cultivate @ Courtyard’.

BETH GIBSON, WILLIAM GREENWOOD, CHARLES GUNDY & LOLA McCORMACK exploring the following themes... Interact, Change, Enlighten, Rhythm, Jubilee and Uneash. Blacksmithing, illustration, textiles and graphics. Open theatre times.

Apple Store Gallery, Unit 1, Rockfield Rd, Hereford HR1 2UA 01432 263937 www.applestoregallery.com Until 9 July ‘Remembering Sue Maud’.

A much loved painter and printmaker.

13 July - 13 Aug ‘Colourful Moods, Rhythms & Tempos’. LOUISE C EAMES. Wed-Fri 10am-3pm, Sat 10am-1pm.

Wobage Makers Gallery, Upton Bishop, Ross on Wye HR9 7QP 01989 720495 www.wobage.co.uk July SHEILA 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 - woodfired salt-glazed pottery. CLYDE HOARE - baskets. Open Thurs-Sat 10am-5pm.

RidgeBank Contemporary Art Space, 1 High Street, Kington HR5 3AX 07810 526006 caroline@ridgebank.art Instagram: @ridgebank Rolling programme of exhibitions and events. Open Fri-Sun 12-6pm.

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.

Made in Ross, The Upstairs Gallery, Market House, Ross-on-Wye HR9 5NX 01989 769398 www.madeinross.co.uk July 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 10am-4pm.

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The Art Shop & Chapel, 8 Cross St, Abergavenny NP7 5EH 01873 852690 www.artshopandchapel.co.uk Until 2 July ‘Hibernators’. What artists did when the world went to sleep. An exhibition of artists work during the Covid pandemic.

Featuring photographs, painting, sculpture, drawings, videos, ceramics and mixed media.

Open Tues-Sat 9.15am-5pm.

St Laurence’s Primary School, Church Stretton SY6 6EX www.strettonfestival.org.uk 25 July - 6 Aug Arts, crafts and photography. Part of Church Stretton Arts Festival. Open 10.30am-5pm daily, 25 July, 7.30pm, £3, other times £1 entry.

3 - 6 Aug Meet the Potter: Lucinda Lovesey (Great Pottery Throw Down Semi-Finalist). Chat and display of items from show. 11am-1pm.

Old Chapel Gallery, East St, Pembridge HR6 9HB 01544 388842 www.oldchapelgallery.co.uk 9 July - 31 Aug ‘Sunlight on the Garden’. Summer exhibition featuring new work by TAMSIN ABBOTT stained glass. MARY GRIFFIN paintings. JO VERITY - decoupage with mixed media. JEMIMA JAMESON - acrylic on wood. KATHRYN O’KELL - carved wood reliefs and CLAIR MURPHY - rush work.

All year ‘Shadows on the Grass’.

Garden sculpture exhibition. An ever-changing collection of unique sculptures for your outdoor space in a variety of media including ironwork, carved stone, stone resin, iron resin, bronze resin, ceramics. Wed-Sat 11am-4.30pm, Sun 12-4pm. Mon & Tues by appointment.

Bishop’s Castle Town Hall 01588 630023 www.bishopscastletownhall.co.uk Until 9 July CONSTANCE WOOD. 10am-4pm. (Please check before travelling).

2 July Antique & Flea Market, 9am-4pm.

16 July - 11 Aug ‘Evolve’ MIDLANDS TEXTILE FORUM. Open 10am-4pm.

(Please check before travelling).

6 Aug Antique & Flea Market, 9am-4pm.

Gallery 54, 54 High St, Ross-on-Wye 01989 567917 July LEYLA MURR - new work. Plus gallery artists. Thurs-Sat 10am-4pm.

Greenstage Gallery, Hop Pocket, Bishop’s Frome WR6 5BT 01885 490839 www.greenstagegallery.co.uk Until 3 July Early Summer Exhibition.

Featuring works of SARA MEAD, BETH RICHARDSON, MARTYN JONES, PETER KOTKA, PAUL POWIS, SARA HAYWARD MA (RCA) & JULIE CROSS. 9 July - 14 Aug Summer Show.

Featuring GOHAR GODDARD, STELLA HIDDEN, SALLY SARNESKI & CHRISTOPHER RAINHAM. Open Tues-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10.30am-4pm.

SHROPSHIRE

Hightown Community Room, Clun 01588 640401 30 July - 7 Aug Clun Art and Craft Weavers Gallery, Church Lane, Show. Over 40 artists and Ledbury 07881 926661 Until 10 July ‘Lost Words’ an exhibition craftspeople will be exhibiting their of textile art for Ledbury Poetry Festival work. Grand opening 30 July, 10am-2pm. Open 10am-6pm daily, 11-16 July Paintings by JUDY GILES 7 Aug 10am-2pm.

AND IAN FOUNTAINE. 19-24 July ‘Making my Mark’ a solo exhibition of paintings by LESLEY BRANKIN. Open daily 10am-4pm.

Twenty Twenty Gallery, 4 Quality Square, Ludlow 01584 875363 www.twenty-twenty.co.uk Until 16 July ‘The Willow House’.

ANN McCAY - new paintings.

ELIN HUGHES & JAMES BURNETT-STUART - ceramics.

Open Wed-Sat 10.30am-4pm.

Photo Space, Quality Square, Ludlow www.ludlowfringefestival.org Until 10 July ‘Hypergraphia’. A multi-venue, digital exhibition of photographic images by CHRIS FRIEL, soundtrack by MATTHEW HERBERT. Part of Ludlow Fringe Festival.

The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury 01743 234970 8 July - 2 Aug ‘The Weather Report’.

JILL IMPEY curates a creative space in which to show the film she completed in 2021. A moving record of the voices of women from coastal immigrant and creative communities in England and New Zealand. Tues-Fri 10am-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.

Mon & Tue10am-5pm, Thurs - Sat 11am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm.

Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery, The Music Hall, Market Square, Shrewsbury SY1 1LG 01743 258881 Every Tues Until 30 Aug ‘Spotlight Talks’ Free short talks on the collection, 12-12.30pm.

Until 25 Sept The Quiet Hour, 10am-11am, a quieter time with fewer visitors. Open Mon-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 11am-4pm.

The Artists’ Gallery, Ludlow Farm (formerly Ludlow Food Centre), Bromfield, Ludlow SY8 2JR 07974 652866 July 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 Until 9 July ‘In Dreams Awake’.

SILVIA PASTORE. Exhibition of original paintings ranging from imaginary compositions to local landscapes.

Until 9 July ‘Hypergraphia’. CHRIS FRIEL - photographs. Also exhibiting at The Photo Space Gallery in Quality Square.

16 July - 3 Sept ‘Six Artists in Search of The Perfect Hill’. PETER BISHOP, ROBERT CUNNING, KATHRYN MOORE, HELEN ARTHUR, BRIDGET MacDONALD & RICHARD GILBERT - new work from painters living in the area. An artistic journey through the Marches dedicated to the late Peter Bishop. Open theatre times.

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.

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IKEBANA: THE ANCIENT ART OF JAPANESE FLOWER ARRANGING ‘Foam-free’, using seasonal materials.

Workshops for maximum 6 people are run by Qualified Teacher and Master in Ikebana (Ohara School). Individual

lessons are possible by arrangement.

Visit www.discovering-ikebana.com.

Western flower arranging workshops are also available, see website ‘Western Style Workshops’, or ring 01432 880126 or email noellaplasman@gmail.com AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION Launched by The Mortimer History Society. The Competition will celebrate the medieval history of the Welsh Marches. Photographers may interpret that as freely as they wish, but images may include, for example, historic landscapes, towns, castles, churches, effigies. The judges will select the 12 best photos to appear in the 2024 calendar and one overall winner will recieve £100. Entries close 28 Oct. www.mortimerhistorysociety.org.uk/photography KNIGHTON PAINTING & SKETCHING GROUP We meet Monday daytime at the Civic Centre, Knighton (near the Clock Tower) during spring and autumn terms. We have weekly topics with friendly tuition. All abilities, beginners welcome. Learn at your own pace.

Discover new skills and increase your confidence. Own choice of art materials. Contact local artist tutor: Audrey Bradley: 01544 350369.

MOOR HALL STUDIO ~ BOBBY BRITNELL Inspirational art and textile related courses delivered throughout the year by highly qualified tutors. Some courses are on-line, and others face to face. Refer to www.bobbybritnell. co.uk for further information and details of all courses. Contact Bobby Britnell on 01547 510664, or email at bobby@bobbybritnell.co.uk 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

VILLAGE ART CLUBS Love art? Come and join us! Friendly, local clubs with professional tuition run for three terms per year.

Beginners and experienced painters all welcome. Call Liz on 07938 563716 or see the website for details - www.villageartclubs.co.uk CHILDREN’S SEWING WORKSHOP ‘Bags of Fun’ workshop on Saturday 9th July. If you have a child who would like to learn to sew or one who already loves to sew, then let them come and join Lazy Daisy Chains at Make-itHappen’s lovely studio in Hereford.

Here we hold our monthly, Saturday morning workshops, (usually the second Saturday in the month.) These workshops are designed for children aged 7-11 and no experience is necessary. All materials and tuition are included. The cost is £18 and remember, parents need not stay!

For more details have a look at our fb page, Lazy Daisy Chains or contact Andrea on 07709939503. Bookings can be made via https://www. make-ithappencreativedreams.com/ book-online where forthcoming workshops are also listed.

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

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

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.

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 10am -1pm, £38 per person all inclusive. Cawley Hall, Eye Lane, Leominster HR6 0DS book: www.cawleyhall.org.uk or 07970 627770.

Wed 13 & Thurs 14 July TEXTILE BAZAAR Textiles, designer wearables and much more, including workshops with well know textile tutors. Please book for workshops. Hellens Manor, Much Marcle, Ledbury, Wed 11am-6pm, Thurs 10am-5pm, www.textilefairs.co.uk, bailey@baileycurtis.com 01453 823375.

Thurs 14 July THE WEATHER REPORT CONNECTION Artist Jill Impey’s alter ego, ‘Lucida’ will host a mixture of performance and creative activities and will lead participants through a film viewing, handling of a conch shell, drawing and making postcards. The Hive, Shrewsbury, 3-4pm, for ages 16+, free, 01743 234970.

Sun 17 July DOOR DECOR WREATH WORKSHOP Learn how to create your own show stopping door display. The Globe, hay-on-Wye, 11.30am, £50, to book, contact Fleurdebois, 07492 568077.

Sat 23 July INFLUENCES OF ADOLF BERND Workshop with Linda Lewis taking inspiration from Adolf Bernd’s watercolour letters. 10-4pm at Monkland Village Hall, Leominster £20 (£25 non-members) Info: 01544 327657. Marches Scribes.

Sat 23 July - Sat 6 August CHURCH STRETTON ARTS FESTIVAL 27 July - Willow workshops with Sophie Francis. Willow bird feeder 10am-1pm, Willow flower 2-5pm, £35.

31 July - Botanical Macro Photography workshops with Claire Carter, 10am-1pm or 2-5pm, £35.

2 Aug - Stained Glass Workshops with Jen Brewer - glass bunting, 9.30am-12.30pm or 2-5pm, £35.St Laurence’s Primary School, Church Stretton. www.strettonfestival. org.uk Mon 25 July SUMMER POTTERS Garden Rock Pool Workshop for 4-13 year olds.

Materials and firing costs included, under 11s to be accompanied by an adult. The Hive, Shrewsbury, 1.30-3pm, £14, 01743 234970.

Sat 3 September FLOWER ARRANGING WORKSHOP Aimed at DIY flowers for weddings and events. Village Hall in Moreton-on-Lugg. This is a full day’s workshop and very hands-on: hand tied posy - wiring for buttonholes table centerpieces - swags. From 10.30am to around 3pm, coffee and tea provided, bring your own lunch! £50pp plus flowers. All abilities welcome! Booking essential, contact Noella on 01432 880126 or email plasmanjones@btinternet.com July HEREFORD CATHEDRAL Mondays, term time - Toddler Group, craft activities and pray; suitable 1-3 years, 9.30am, free. Hereford Cathedral, www.herefordcathedral.org

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July VICKI NORMAN WORKSHOPS 2 - 9 July - The Watermill, Posara, Italy.

12 - 14 July - 3 Day Painting Retreat at Acton Scott Hall.

Vicki Norman Art School, 21 Mill St, Bridgnorth, WV15 5AF, www.vickinormanstudio.com July MID WALES ARTS CENTRE 2 July - Family Pottery Workshop, led by qualified tutors, all ages and abilities welcome, 2-4pm, £10 adults, £8 children. Thursdays & Fridays throughout July - Weekly Pottery Club for all ages and abilities with experienced tutor on hand, Thurs 2-4pm & 7-9pm, Fri 11am-1pm, £10 adults, £8 students. 6, 13 & 20 July - Home Education Pottery Club, aimed at introducing children to the wold of art, taught by qualified teachers, 2-5pm, £10.

7, 14, 21 July - After School Pottery Club, aimed at introducing children to the world of pottery and providing a creative environment to socialise in, 5-6.30pm, £7.

9 July - Life Drawing with Sandy Craig, a structured class with gentle tuition by experienced tutor, all levels of ability welcome, 10am-1pm, £18, students £12.

9 & 10 July - Hand Building Ceramics with Alison Finnieston, 10am-4pm, lunch and accommodation are available to book on request, £60 per day.

30 July - Silversmithing with Sorrel Sevier, an introduction to basic silversmithing jewellery making skills, all abilities welcome, 10am-4pm, £85. Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, Newtown, 01686 688369.

July POT & PAGE, LEDBURY 1 - 10 July - COMMUNITY ART PROJECT: THE TALE OF THE BIRD & THE TREE. The Tale of the Bird and the Tree is a participatory public art project, available for anyone to come and add their own voice to throughout The Ledbury Poetry Festival (The Tree can be found at Pot & Page and the bird at Take4 Gallery). The Bird will take flight on the last day of the Ledbury Poetry Festival (10th July) and reaching its musical conclusion at The Tree at the heart of the Ledbury Celebration at St Katherine’s Car Park. To find out more or donate visit potandpage.co.uk 2 July, 2-5pm - THE KIDS’ POETRY FAYRE, (free entry). In collaboration with Sustainable Ledbury, we will be celebrating the Ledbury Poetry Festival with lots of creative activities to spark little imaginations - hapa-zome flower art, Wild life music workshop with local composer, community poe-tree and more! (Free entry). Pot & Page, 8 New St, Ledbury, www.potandpage.co.uk July & August SIDNEY NOLAN TRUST WORKSHOPS Art Workshops. 16 July - An Artist’s Materials Workshop with David Ferry RE and Fiona McIntyre. A workshop exploring the materials in our current exhibitions. David will explore some of the novel and alternative use of artist spray paint whilst Fiona will demonstrate a selection of the natural media she works with. 11.30am-1.30pm, £20 including all materials and equipment, entry to The Rodd, hot drink and cake.

Art Workshops for Children and Families.

22 July - Cyanotype photography. 29 July - Mono printing.

5 Aug - Silkscreen print. All suitable for ages 5 and over, 11am-12pm, £5, parents/guardians free.

Cultivate Youth Art Project. 23 July - Artist Thomas Goddard (Gentle Radical), 11am-3pm.

13 Aug - Aboriginal artist Kate Constantine, 10am-1pm.

Free for anyone aged 15-25. Meet other young creatives and work alongside professional artists. Sidney Nolan Trust, The Rodd, Presteigne, 01544 260149, www.sidneynolantrust.org

July ORIEL DAVIES GALLERY Until 16 July - Kind to the Mind Workshops. A bilingual Saturday afternoon art club for children with a passion for creativity. 2 July - ‘Casting Spells’ with Beth Clewes and Nicky Arscott. 9 July - ‘Storybuilding: Magical Worlds’ with Beth Clewes.

16 July - ‘Storybuilding: Magical Beasts’ with Nicky Arscott, free but please book. Until 13 July - Workshops for Wellness for Adults. A series of calm, creative and free workshops that focus on nature connection and creative reflection, 2-4pm, free. First Saturday of the month, starting 2 July until 3 Dec - Monthly Figure Drawing with Lois Hopwood, 10.30am-1pm, £20 per session. Book online or in the gallery. Oriel Gallery, Newtown, 01686 625041, www.orieldavies.org July EASTNOR POTTERY INTO TO THE POTTERS WHEEL £49 per person.

Perfect indoor activity for individuals, couples and small groups. 1.5 hr sessions take place on specific dates through the Summer. Please check availability and book online. POTTERS WHEEL COURSES 9, 23 & 24 July. £150 day £280 weekend. Spend the day or weekend relaxing and creating pots on the potter’s wheel. Please book online. CLAY MODELLING 26 July, £25 per person. Summer flavoured Family Pottery Fun at Eastnor Pottery. Please check availability book online www.eastnorpottery.co.uk Email admin@eastnorpottery.co.uk or tel 01531 633886.

July NATURE TALK AND DRAW 23 July - Nature Talk and Draw - Moths with expert Jeni Revell and artist Sorrell Matei, 1pm-4pm, £9. Materials and refreshments provided. CARAD, East St, Rhayader, www.carad.org.uk

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MELISSA HUNT JEWELLERY COURSES 5 July, 20 Oct & 15 Dec - Cabochon Stone Setting.

14 July & 18 Oct - Enamelling Techniques for Jewellers.

16 Sept - Cold Connections (hinges, rabs and rivets).

4 Nov - Claw Settings. 21 July & 1 Oct - Anti-Clastic Raising. 21 Oct - Collet Mount Setting. 2 Sept - Silver Etruscan Chain. All workshops are one day in duration.

Melissa Hunt, Brampton Bryan, www.melissahuntjewellery.com July MINERVA ARTS CENTRE WORKSHOPS Until 2 July - Wool and Willow Festival. Minerva Arts Centre, Hay-on-Wye, email adin@quilt.org.uk to book.

July THE HIVE WORKSHOPS Every Tues - Life Drawing for all ages, 7-9pm.

The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 01743 234970.

Tuesdays DRINK AND DRAW Weekly life drawing group for all abilities. Bring your own materials and just turn up. Upstairs at The Green Dragon Hotel, Broad St, Hereford, 7-9:30pm, £8,07855 628626.

Wednesdays INFORMAL ART GROUP All welcome, help given if required. The Old School Community Hub, New Radnor, 2-4pm, 01544 350242.

Wednesdays DRINK AND DRAW Weekly life drawing group for all abilities. Bring your own materials and just turn up. Ty Tan Gallery (opp. Blue Boar), Hay-on-Wye, 7-9:30pm, block book in advance £90 for 10 weeks or drop-in for £11,07855 628626.

Thursdays HEREFORD LIFE DRAWING The Courtyard, Hereford, 10am-1pm, £7.50, 01432 340555.

GEORGINA FRANKLIN Jewellery Individual Contemporary Design Commissions undertaken

Please see website for studio opening times.

www.georginafranklin.co.uk

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

Phone 01584 810085

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.

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

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cinema 30 July PSYCHO (15) Cult Classic The Courtyard Theatre, Edgar St, Hereford 01432 340555

MEN (15)

Following her abusive husband’s suicide, as part of the healing if not the grieving process, Harper (Jessie Buckley, WILD ROSE, THE COURIER) rents a country mansion owned by the slightly creepy Geoffrey played by Rory Kinnear who, thanks to some convincing make-up and prosthetics, also plays a succession of even spookier types. Needless then to say that although initially relieved to have found some rural peace and quiet, Harper soon becomes unsettled and ultimately downright unhinged by increasingly shocking events which also suggest she had rather more to do with late hubby’s demise than she liked to admit.

Writer/director Alex Garland has form with creepy (ANNIHILATION) and visceral violence (the much underrated DREDD) but is best known for his Oscar-nominated EX-MACHINA – varied experiences which he channels to excellent, tensionbuilding effect here, and Buckley yet again proves why she’s such a rising star.

ASSEMBLY ROOMS, LUDLOW

CONQUEST, BROMYARD

1 July CABARET (15) 4 July MEN (15) 5 July IL BUCO (U) 6 & 7 July BERGMAN ISLAND (15) 8, 9, 13 July TOP GUN: MAVERICK (12A) 12 July THE BOB’S BURGERS MOVIE (PG) 14 July SWAN SONG (12A) 18 July BLINDED BY THE LIGHT (12) 19 & 21 July LIGHTYEAR (PG) 19 & 20 July GOOD LUCK TO YOU, LEO GRANDE (15) Assembly Rooms, Mill St, Ludlow, www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk 01584 873229

1 July THE BOOKSHOP (PG) 15 July A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD (PG) Conquest Theatre, Bromyard.

01885 488575

BISHOP’S MEADOW, HFD 8 July MAMMA MIA! (PG) 9 July HARRY POTTER & THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN 9 July BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY 10 July JURASSIC PARK 10 July DIRTY DANCING Outdoor cinema at Bishop’s Meadow, Hereford, HR2 7RB www.cinemaoutdoor.co.uk

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Both reviews by Mark Williams

COURTYARD, HEREFORD 1 - 28 July ELVIS (12A) 1 & 2 July ALL MY FRIENDS HATE ME (15) 2 July DR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS (12A) 4 July - 6 Aug BRIAN & CHARLES (PG) 9 July RIVER (U) Screening followed by a panel discussion, part of Wye July 14 - 20 July SWAN SONG (12A) 15 July THE WIZARD OF OZ (U) Dementia Friendly screening.

15 - 21 July GOOD LUCK TO YOU LEO GRANDE (15) 15 - 20 July MEN (15) 22 - 28 July LIGHTYEAR (PG) 22 - 30 July MINIONS 2: THE RISE OF GRU (U) 23 - 29 July JURASSIC WORLD: DOMINION (12A) 29 July - 6 Aug THE RAILWAY CHILDREN RETURN (ctbc)

4 July THE KING’S MAN (15) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 01952 728911 6 July BELFAST (12A) Perton Civic Centre 01902 745971 7 July THE PERFECT CANDIDATE (PG) SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630321 8 July NOW VOYAGER (PG) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125 9 July THE DUKE (12) Cawley Hall, Eye 01568 615836 11 July COW (12A) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911 12 July REAR WINDOW (1954) (PG) SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630321 13 July OFF THE RAILS (15) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125 14 July THE DUKE (12) SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630321 16 July THE CONSPIRATOR (12) Cleobury Mortimer Parish Hall 01299 270047 18 July MOTHERING SUNDAY (15) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911 22 July A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD (PG) Colwall VH 07891 668124 25 July WEST SIDE STORY (2021) (12A) Coalbrookdale & Ironbridge Community Centre 01952 433297 29 July THE LAST DUEL (18) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125 29 July 2040 (PG) SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630321 30 July WEST SIDE STORY (2021) (12A) Mill Farm, Colwall (Outdoor screening) 07891 668124

THE EDGE, MUCH WENLOCK 4 July THE KING’S MAN (15) 11 July COW (12) 18 July MOTHERING SUNDAY (15) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911

MKT. THEATRE, LEDBURY 8 July NOW VOYAGER (PG) 13 July OFF THE RAILS (15) 29 July THE LAST DUEL (18) Market Theatre, Market St, Ledbury 07967 517125

TOP GUN: MAVERICK (15)

OLD MKT. HALL, SHREWS. 1 - 7 July JURASSIC WORLD: DOMINION (12A) 3 July THE SWIMMER (18) 8 - 21 July ELVIS (12A) 10 July DR WHO DOUBLE BILL (U) 22 - 28 July GOOD LUCK TO YOU LEO GRANDE (15) Old Market Hall, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281

REGAL CINEMA, TENBURY 1 & 4 July LANCASTER (PG) 2 & 7 July EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE (15) 25, 26 & 28 July LIGHTYEAR (PG) Regal Cinema, Teme St, Tenbury Wells, 01584 811442

SAVOY, MONMOUTH 1 - 7 July JURASSIC WORLD DOMINION (12A) 8 - 14 July GOOD LUCK TO YOU LEO GRANDE (15) 12 July HOPE (15) 15 - 21 July THE LOST GIRLS (12A) 29 July - 11 Aug MINIONS 2: THE RISE OF GRU (PG) 9 Aug C’MON C’MON (15) Savoy Theatre, Church St, Monmouth 01600 772467

SPARC, BISHOP’S CASTLE 7 July THE PERFECT CANDIDATE (PG) 12 July REAR WINDOW 14 July THE DUKE (12A) 29 July 2040 (PG) SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 01588 630321

WYESIDE, BUILTH WELLS 1 July - 4 Sept EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE (15) Until 3 July JURASSIC WORLD: DOMINION (12A) Until 16 Aug ELVIS (12A) 8 July - 18 Aug GOOD LUCK TO YOU LEO GRANDE (15) 9 July - 14 Aug TOP GUN: MAVERICK (12A) Until 10 July LIGHTYEAR (PG) 8 - 14 July THE BLACK PHONE (15) 22 July - 11 Sept MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU (ctbc) 22 July - 29 Aug THE RAILWAY CHILDREN RETURN (ctbc) 22 July - 28 Aug THOR: LOVE & THUNDER (ctbc) 29 July - 11 Sept DC LEAGUE OF SUPER PETS (ctbc) 5 Aug-10 Sept BRIAN & CHARLES (PG) Wyeside, Builth Wells 01982 552555

Although we don’t usually do blockbusters at Broad Sheep, please excuse my avowed admiration for Tom Cruise… if only for lower-key roles like the hit-man in Michael Mann’s brilliant COLLATERAL and his struggling sports agent, JERRY MAGUIRE, because whatever his blockbuster bankability, this man can act. And as the titular rebel aviator, Pete Mitchell returning after 30 years to train a new generation of fighter pilots, Cruise fronts an enterprise boasting considerably more cred than most of his wham-bang outings such as the MISSION IMPOSSIBLEs and the frankly barmy KNIGHT & DAY. Working again with director Joseph Kosinski, (in the wistful sci-fi fable, OBLIVION) Cruise’s character has to overcome a vengeful ex-student (Miles Teller), a nay-saying military boss (Ed Harris) and more importantly destroy a secret, heavily defended uranium enrichment plant. Obviously he and the young hot-shots he swiftly trains pull it off, but the aerobatics are truly awesome, the drama high octane and you will not be disappointed.

LIVE EVENTS ON SCREEN 7 July SWAN LAKE Royal Opera House. (Encore performance). Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 01600 719401.

21 July PRIMA FACIE National Theatre. Old Market Hall, Shrewsbury, 7pm, 01743 281281.

The Courtyard, Hereford, 7pm, 01432 340555. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 7pm, 01588 630321.

Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7pm, 01584 873229. Booth’s Bookshops Cinema, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, 01497 822010.

23 July PRIMA FACIE National Theatre. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7pm, 01874 611622.

27 July PRIMA FACIE National Theatre. (Encore performance). Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7pm, 07967 517125.

28 July PRIMA FACIE National Theatre. (Encore performance). Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7pm, 01743 281281.

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

Prima Facie

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dance Rhythm of the Dance

Thurs 21 & Fri 22 July MASQUERADE FOOTLIGHTS DANCE SCHOOL with their dance extravaganza by all their pupils big and small!

Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 2pm & 7pm, £16.50/£14.50, 01743 281281.

Dance Workshops

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

Dance Performance Sat 2 July MIXTAPE ROAM DANCE SCHOOL perform an exciting dance spectacular. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £15.50, 01743 281281.

Sat 9 & Sun 10 July CINDERELLA MID WALES DANCE ACADEMY showcase the ballet Cinderella together with a mix of tap and street dances involving over 200 students. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, Sat 6pm, Sun 2pm & 5pm, £12/£10, 01874 611622.

Sat 9 & Sun 10 July METAMORPHOSIS STUDENTS FROM OAK TREE DANCE STUDIO aged 2-18 perform an exciting showcase of dazzling dance.

Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, Sat 6pm, Sun 1pm & 5pm, £14.50, 01743 281281.

Until Sun 10 July LUDLOW FRINGE FESTIVAL 9 July - Bhangra Dancing. Castle Square, Ludlow, 1.45pm, free. www.ludlowfringe.co.uk Tues 12 & Wed 13 July BURN THE FLOOR - THE REUNION Featuring Striclty Come Dancing’s Aljaz Skorjanec, Kevin Clifton, Janette Manrara, Karen Hauer, Dianne Busweel, Joanne Clifton, Luba Mushtuk, Kai Widdrington and Robin Windsor. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, £50-£34, 01743 281281.

Thurs 14 - Sat 16 July RHYTHM OF THE RAINBOW NICOLA’S SCHOOL OF DANCE, supported by THE CHARMING THEATRE COMPANY. An eclectic mix of both classic and contemporary numbers.

The Courtyard, Hereford, 6.30pm, plus Saturday matinee, 2pm, 01432 340555.

Sat 16 July RHYTHM OF THE DANCE An extravaganza of Irish dance and music.

Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £26.50-£24.50, 01743 281281.

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Sat 16 July INVISIBLE CITIES SCIROCCO DANCE THEATRE blends contemporary dance with live drawing and original music to transport you on a journey. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7.30pm, 07967 517125.

Sun 17 July MONKLAND SUNDAY STEP SESSION Monkland Arms, Monkland, near Leominster, 01568 720510.

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 Adult Classes. Mon - Contemporary Dance with LG Dance, 6.30pm, £21 per month, £8 drop in, www.lauragale.co.uk. Tues - Street Jazz with LG Dance, 7.15pm, £21 per month, £8 drop in, www.lauragale.co.uk Wed - Adult Irish Dance, 8pm, £60 for 10 week course, ludwigtheatrearts.com. Thurs - Silver Swans Adult Ballet, 1.30pm & 2.30pm, £6 per session, www.starlightcompany. co.uk Thurs - Adult Performance Class with LG Dance, 8pm, £48 for 6 weeks, £8 drop in, www.laruagale.co.uk Fri - Chance to Dance, 10.15pm, £5 per session. Junior Classes with LG Dance. Mon - Junior Contemporary, 4.30pm, £21 per month. Mon - Senior Contemporary, 5.30pm, £21 per month. Tues - Junior Street Jazz, 5.15pm, £21 per month. Tues - Senior Street Jazz, 6.15pm, £21 per month. Thurs - Mini Musicals, 5.30pm, £23 per month. Thurs - Junior Musical Theatre, 5.30pm, £23 per month. Thurs Senior Musical Theatre, 6.40pm, £28 per month, www.lauragale.co.uk Wed - Irish Dance with Ludwig Theatre Arts, Beginners (6+) 6pm, advanced 7pm, £5 per session. Fri - Dancing Tots for ages 2-4, 11.30pm, £4 per session. The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.

LEARN 2 JIVE BEGINNERS CLASSES Mon - Bartestree Village Hall, Hereford, HR1 4BY 7.30-8.30pm. Silvester Horne Institute, Church Stretton, SY6 6BY, 7.30-8.30pm. Tues - Pembridge Village Hall, HR6 9EB, 7.30-8.30pm. SaxonHall, HR2 6HE, 7.30-8.30pm. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, SY8 1AZ, 7.30-8.30pm. Wed - Burford Village Hall, Tenbury Wells, WR15 8LA, 7.30-8.30pm. Holy Trinity Parish Hall, Malvern, WR14 4LR, 7.30-8.30pm, Beginners Jive.

8.30-9.30pm, Intermediate Jive. Thurs - Ledbury Dance Studio, Bye Street, HR8 2AA, 7.30-8.30pm. Abberley Village Hall, WR6 6AZ, 7.30-8.30pm. Sun - Eardisley Village Hall, HR3 6NH, 7.30-8.30pm. For more information please e-mail info@coolmovesdance.co.uk Matt or Sarah on 01989 750354. www.coolmovesdance.co.uk Coolmoves Dance & Fitness for adults.

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

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 Paul 01497 821003 or Jed 07549 096291.

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

Wednesday mornings & Thursday evenings TUDOR & MEDIEVAL DANCE Would you like to learn to do Tudor and Medieval dances?

Come and join us in Leominster on Wednesday mornings or Thursday evenings. Beginners welcome; no previous experience necessary. Contact Maureen Crumpler on 01568 613477 or email alancapriole@talktalk.net Thursdays JENNY PIPES MORRIS is a lively well established female Morris side looking for new dancers to join us, all abilities welcome including beginners. If you are a musician (male or female) looking to play for Morris dancing, then please join us and have some fun! We dance Cotswold and Border Morris, practicing on Thursday evenings at 7.30 at Stoke Prior Village Hall, Leominster, HR6 0LG. Contact Helen 07821 411236 or Rose 07815169566.

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

SOUND THERAPY I offer sound therapy sessions in and around Herefordshire. Sound Therapy is incredibly rejuvenating for the body and mind.

Sunday afternoon & Wednesday evening monthly Group Gongbath Sessions 1:1 Sessions Private Group Sessions For more info.contact Lizzie: 07870345216 lizegg@live.co.uk www.lizzieyogahereford.com

food page The Cattle Shed, Penrhos Court, Kington

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R Pernickety has a perennial weakness for nostalgia, especially as a gastronomic condiment. Ancient memories, he finds, can add strong flavours to current perception. It was therefore with a warm tingle of anticipation that he set off to have Sunday lunch with his Lovely Companion and two old friends in what is now called The Cattle Shed in the grounds of Penrhos Court, near Kington. Mr P last ate in this establishment in 1977 while on a meander from London to Llanelli with, he imprecisely recalls, a beautiful young woman. He too was young then – very young – and, at that point in his life, unused to regulating his alcohol intake, making his memory of the meal they ate, the name of the place, and, sadly, subsequent events as blurred as a Turner seascape. So, other than that of an approximately rustic farm building, full of rowdy people, he had no clear template against which to set his experience of it some forty-five years on.

Penrhos Court, of which this eating place is a part, is a II* listed building of allegedly C13th origins although it has been extensively messed around with over the last fifty years, creating a romantic, if now partly bogus-looking cluster of buildings. For a while, it was associated the late M. Python, Terry Jones who funded the creation of a short-lived brewery in one of the beast byres. The whole place had been bought for a reported £5,000 in 1971 by what Mr Pernickety perceived as a somewhat furtive individual who ran it as a small, eccentric hotel and restaurant.

In 2015, Penrhos Court was sold since when subsequent owners have created holiday lets in rebuilt barns, evidently furnished with ideas from mid-range aspirational life-style magazines and surrounded by a sea of what Mr P has previously described as ‘geologically inappropriate’ golden Cotswold gravel – a clear sign of aesthetic decisions being taken by those who do not understand their terroir.

But the single storey outbuilding in which Mr P first ate all those decades ago, despite periods of closure or inertia, has survived and is currently open for breakfast lunch and tea. They are also advertising plans to open for dinner three evenings a week. Before they do, Mr P suggests that they address a few shortcomings in what they offer, for he and his three companions left after lunch at The Cattle Shed feeling underwhelmed and, for one of them, underfed.

Driving into a tidy new carpark, there is a fine view to be had across Kington and the Vale of Arrow to the numinous whale’s back of Hergest Ridge. The simple stone building that houses the restaurant is less attractive.

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Inside, stone walls have been painted and the roof of wrinkled zinc newly replaced. Scaffold board tables, shouting ‘We are honest, functional and sincere,’ are surrounded by industrial metal French chairs that are so hard on the buttocks that supplementary protective cushions are offered as a matter of course. The potentially pleasing views are denied the diner as the shed is in the wrong place, with no windows to speak of on the north side, which anyway overlooks the A44, and those on the south side offering only a view across the courtyard to the main house (where the restaurant ought to be.) The hard floor provides tricky acoustics, meaning that

deaf old gits like Mr P have to cup their ears simply to hear the person opposite.

The Sunday lunch menu is short. For a starter, three of Mr P’s party chose Crispy Hens Egg – a soft boiled egg crusted in Panko crumbs with asparagus, prosciutto ham and truffle hollandaise. They all enjoyed it. Mr P on the other hand didn’t much like his Breaded Mushrooms, with a bland aioli sauce and a few salad leaves. They may have been prepared that morning, but their taste and texture didn’t suggest it.

After a longish wait and an absence of cutlery, the main courses were served. Mr Pernickety and his LC had chosen ‘Herefordshire Orchard Reared Pork’ – a fanciful description such as the late Barbara Cartland might have employed.

Greige in colour, the meat was overcooked (although the cracking was good) and the spuds that came with it were more crusted mash than roast, as billed. A bowl of other mushy veg, an amorphous squishy Yorkshire pud and a small hard bollock of stuffing didn’t help.

One of Mr P’s other companions, inclined to alternativeness, tried the ‘vegan friendly’ Butternut Squash and Beetroot Wellington. She was soon prodding it with grumpy disdain. The pastry was unpleasantly soggy, she said, and the stuffing gooey and not tasty. A side-dish of vegetables was served without any condiment to liven it up – a vegan dressing could have been offered but wasn’t.

She had a couple of mouthfuls, made a face and gave up.

Sadly, she couldn’t make up for her lack of main course with her choice of pudding – an oversized tump of Apple and Rhubarb Crumble, flumped in a puddle of partially congealed custard, which she rejected. (To be fair, Mr P did enjoy his Tart au Citron.) Afterwards, though, he noted guiltily that her Crispy Hens Egg and a glass of white wine had cost her £30 quarter share of the final bill.

Service was delivered by willing, friendly but untrained staff; if Mr P were running a restaurant (at which he knows he would be profoundly inefficient) he would, at least instruct his waiting staff not to say to customers: ‘You guys’, ‘Here you go’, ‘No problem’ (Why should bringing cutlery be a problem?) and, above all, ‘Enjoy!’ which Mr P has mentioned many times before.

In this case, the waiting staff were also hampered by a lack of experience in the kitchen, where the ability to achieve a swift turnaround of dishes was manifestly absent, even with the place only half full. It was a disappointment all round, which even a dollop of nostalgia couldn’t help. Mr P feels that he will revisit The Cattle Shed only when he hears that these several shortcomings have been addressed. He hopes he won’t have to wait another forty-five years.

Mr Pernickety - info@misterpermickety.com

Fri 1 July BEEFY BOYS - BEER & BURGER Malvern Cube, Albert Road North, Malvern, from 6pm, www.thebeefyboys.com Sat 2 July CULTIVATE NEWTOWN Food with Friends. A special menu of local food by Cultivate Newtown. Oriel Davies Gallery, Newtown, 6pm-7.45pm, £10, 01686 625041.

July HEREFORD BEER HOUSE 1 July - Birmingham Tap Takeover, 4pm.

3 July - A Guided Fruited Beer Tasting, £10 deposit, 4pm.

13 July - Monthly Meeting and beer tasting of Hereford Homebrewers, 6.30pm, free entry. Hereford Beer House, West St, Hereford, 01432 272900.

July POT & PAGE, LEDBURY 7 July - RIDDLE ME THIS: SUPPER CLUB - 7pm.

An elusive escape room mystery during a three course meal of culinary delights and vexatious verse. Solve our dinner party riddles before the final course is through to win poetic prizes and cryptic cocktails. £25, please book.

21 July - BURGERS, BYTES & BOARDGAMES, 7pm (monthly on the third Thursday). Table top games in good company, with fast food and drinks on tap! Play our in-house games or bring your own to share with others.

24 July - POT & PAGE 1ST BIRTHDAY, 10am-2pm. Live music with brunch to celebrate one year of Pot & Page. To book a table visit website. Pot & Page, 8 New St, Ledbury, www.potandpage.co.uk 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

Why not advertise? Only £40 per year.

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

Tuesday - Sunday 10am-4pm and Bank Holiday Mondays.

THE GREEN BEAN CAFE, WEOBLEY 01544 318865 Good, locally sourced, homemade food. Soups, all day light lunches, cakes and scones. Set in the heart of Weobley. Free wifi. Tues-Sat 9.30am-3pm. With The Green Bean Shop/Deli under the same roof.

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 1EN. Wed. - 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.

Why not advertise your eating establishment?

IT’S ONLY £40 FOR THE WHOLE YEAR

BROAD sheep

EVENTS

Just post the wording you require (around 40 words) together with a cheque payable to ‘Broad Sheep’ and post to: Broad Sheep, The Fred Bulmer Centre, Wall St, Hereford,HR4 9HP Further enquries, call 07786 131159

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music

JULY Fri 1 July LINTON FESTIVAL Featuring Counterfeit Stones, Laurence Jones, Pat McManus, £22, full weekend £90. The Alma Inn, Linton, Ross-on-Wye, www.lintonfestival.org OPEN MIC The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762.

THE WHISKEY RIVER BOYS The Halfway Inn, Talycoed, NP7 8TL, 7pm, free.

WILL BARNES QUARTET Joined by Clovis Phillips, Jack Gonsalez and James Batten, a tight collective of highly-experienced jazz instrumentalists. Lost Arc, Rhayader, 01597 811226.

GLASBURY ARTS HARPYTHON Join harpists online for short recitals and concerts. The events are free to join with donations welcome to our Harps in Schools Project. Programme on the Glasbury Arts FB page and website www.glasburyarts.co.uk

DANIEL MARTINEZ FLAMENCO COMPANY St Laurence’s Church, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £18/£15. Part of Ludlow Fringe Festival, www.ludlowfringefestival.co.uk

Sat 2 July CALL OF THE KRAKEN Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm, 01743 241124.

VISIO IMPROVISUS The music of St Hildegard von Bingen.

A masterful improvisational duo Brackenbury Bianco. Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, 8pm, £12, 01588 630023, www.ticketsources.co.uk ANDY CUTTING A master of the diatonic accordion.

Rhydycroesau Village Hall, Oswestry, 7.30pm, £12, 07796 694191.

RHYTHM THIEVES The Castle Inn, Wigmore, 8pm.

OPEN MIC NIGHT BBQ, bar, music and children’s disco.

Slots for 30 minutes. Brimfield Village Hall (summer fete), 6pm, free entry, email to book your slot. eventsatbrimfieldvillagehall@gmail.com PURPLE ZEPPELIN Tribute to Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

FREE COMMUNITY EVENT Featuring live music, including Cynefin, The Klezmonauts, Maelou Pink. storytelling - Kestrel Morton, mobile blacksmith forge, green woodworking, art and craft activities and games, food, drink, exhibitions. Rodd Court and Gardens, Presteigne, 12-6pm, free tickets at www.sidneynolantrust.org or on the gate, 01544 260149.

THEO MIZU Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm, 01743 241124.

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

UNDAUNTED The Sun, Corfton, near Craven Arms.

WATERMELON CHRONICLES Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

Daniel Martinez, Ludlow Fringe Festival

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GLASBURY ARTS HARPYTHON Join harpists online for short recitals and concerts. The events are free to join with donations welcome to our Harps in Schools Project. Programme on the Glasbury Arts FB page and website www.glasburyarts.co.uk LOTUS MOTION Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

FREAK OUT! DJs. Albert & Co, 128 Frankwell, Shrewsbury, 8.30pm, 01743 341641.

LINTON FESTIVAL Featuring Walter Trout, Eric Steckel, Thomas Atlas Band, The Guitar Icons, Amo, Barrett, Barry, Fisk & Siegal, James Oliver Band. The Alma Inn, Linton, Ross-on-Wye, www.lintonfestival.org SUMMER FAYRE Outdoor festival featuring the Rinky Dink Sound System. Free family day with a festival-feel and a focus on sustainability. Oriel Davies Gallery, Newtown, 11am-6.30pm, 01686 625041.

TOGETHER AGAIN The Aberhonddu & District Male Choir is celebrating its 85th anniversary and to celebrate the choir will be joined by Kent Police Male Voice Choir. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £12, 01874 611622.

WILL BARNES QUARTET Joined by Clovis Phillips, Jack Gonsalez and James Batten, a tight collective of highly-experienced jazz instrumentalists. Oriel Davies Gallery, Newtown, 7.30pm, £15, 01686 625041.

THE BIG NOISY DAY Music Tots, 11am; choirs around town, 2pm; The Shropshire Ceilidh Band, 3.30pm. Castle Square, Ludlow, free.

Part of Ludlow Fringe Festival, www.ludlowfringefestival.co.uk

Sun 3 July SUNDAY OPEN MIC SESSION Hosted by Mark Richards, Castle Square, Ludlow, 1pm-4pm, free, please pre-book slots, email markianrichards@hotmail.com Part of Ludlow Fringe Festival.

VIVA OPERA! Marches Choir with Aber Opera and Caroline Clarke perform. Walcot Hall Ballroom, Lydbury North, 7.30pm, £15, students free, 01588 650315.

THE WHISKEY RIVER BOYS The Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3-6pm, free.

GLASBURY ARTS HARPYTHON See 2 July for details. Programme on the Glasbury Arts FB page and website www.glasburyarts.co.uk

HR4K OPEN MIC Hosted by Martin Chapple, pre-booking advised. Unit 12a, Thorn Business Park, Hereford, HR2 6SJ, 7pm, martinchapple1@gmail.com INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 8pm, 01743 241124.

HEREFORD JAZZ CLUB Featuring Apex Jazz Band.

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

BANDS IN THE PARK Concert. Bandstand, Wye St, Ross-onWye, 2.30-4.30pm, charity collection.

LINTON FESTIVAL Featuring One Night of Queen, Geno Washington, Kyla Brox, Chris Berrington, Albany Down. The Alma Inn, Linton, Ross-on-Wye, www.lintonfestival.org KAKATSITSI MASTER DRUMMERS Ludlow Brewery, 7.30pm, £15/£12.

Part of Ludlow Fringe Festival, www.ludlowfringefestival.co.uk

Mon 4 July MANOS PUESTAS Methodist Church, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £12/£10. Part of Ludlow Fringe Festival, www.ludlowfringefestival.co.uk

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NICK AND JANE Poptastic duo perform the hits of the 60’s, 70’s and more. Bluebell Inn, Barnard’s Green, Malvern, 9pm.

Hayseed Dixie

PRESTEIGNE WHEELBARROW RACE Registration from 6.30pm, East Radnor Leisure Centre, 7pm start, £15 entry per wheelbarrow. Prizes for Best fancy dress, fastest mens, womens and mixed team. Raising money for Presteigne Carnival and Presteigne Firefighters. Info Dale: 07772 700603 or Owen 07960 411206.

NAKATOMI PLAZA Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

Mon 4 July 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.

Tues 5 July ALBERT LOVES JAM NIGHT Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 8pm, 01743 241124.

HAYSEED DIXIE With support from Welsh indie-roots band Rusty Shackle. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 8pm, £19..50, 01874 611622.

LUNCHTIME ORGAN RECITAL Hereford Cathedral, 1.15pm, free, retiring collection.

Wed 6 July WILD FRUIT Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm, 01743 241124.

Thurs 7 July ESCAPE ROOM It is 1890, you have been accused of embezzling money and have been shut in the Old Chapel. You have one hour, can you prove that you are innocent.

Crack the code to the Escape Room!

Hereford Cathedral, bookable sessions between 2pm & 6pm, £45, suitable for groups of 6 people, www.herefordcathedral.org THE LOWER DECKERS SHANTY GROUP A fun, contemporary shanty group with songs of the sea and sailing, folk songs with a few surprises along the way.

Ludlow Brewery, 7.30pm, £8/£5.

Part of Ludlow Fringe Festival, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk

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BEACH BOYZ Tribute band. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £19, 01600 772467.

THE GLENN MILLER & BIG BAND SPECTACULAR The Moonlight Serenade Orcestra UK recreating the million sellers of the 40’s and 50’s. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

GABBA GABBA HEY! With Brvised Knees at 9pm, Albert Hates Karaoke at 11pm. Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 01743 241124.

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

Fri 8 July ONE NIGHT OF ADELE Christina Rogers and her live band.

Pavilion Mid Wales, Llandrindod Wells, 8pm, 01597 258118, www.pavilionmidwales.org.uk THE GULLS Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm, 01743 241124.

CABARET AT THE BREWERY Cabaret night, scandalously sophisticated, deliciously debauched and wildly unpredictable.

Ludlow Brewery, 7.30pm, £15/£12.

Part of Ludlow Fringe Festival, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk BEER ON THE WYE FESTIVAL Over 300 beers, ciders and perries, live bands, hot food, camping and more.

Featuring Rosso, The Delray Rockets and Vincent Flatts Final Drive. Open 2pm-11pm, £5. Hereford Rowing Club, 37 Greyfriars Avenue, Hereford, www.beeronthewye.org.uk FOLK AT THE FALCON Featuring Winter Wilson, a duo playing their own original contemporary and roots acoustic music. Support is by Alan Courtney. Falcon Hotel, Bromyard, 7.30pm, £10 from the Falcon or 07726 462220.

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

REMI HARRIS AND TOM MORROE Acclaimed guitarist and viruoso double bassist. St Laurence’s Church, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £18/£15. Part of Ludlow Fringe Festival, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk JOSH GEFFIN’S EP TOUR Featuring Josh Geffin and Jimmy Grayburn playing contemporary folk.

The Lost Arc, Rhayader, 7.30pm, 01597 811226, www.pearolegs.com/events/ josh-geffin-hold-on-to-the-light-tourrhayader

Sat 9 July NOUGHTY BUT 90S-00S An eclectic mix of 90s and 00s pop, dance, garage and britpop anthems with a live tribute act. The Left Bank, Bridge St, Hereford, 9pm-1am, £12, 01432 357753.

JOURNEY OF GEORGIAN SONGS

By Ensemble Stumrebi and Voices of the Ancestors. Willow Globe, Llanwrthwl, Llandrindod Wells, 7pm, 01597 811487, www.shakespearelink. org.uk MICROBABY Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm, 01743 241124.

THE MADHOUSE BAND Classic covers and awesome originals.

Black Swan, West St, Leominster, 8.30pm.

BEER ON THE WYE FESTIVAL Over 300 beers, ciders and perries, live bands, hot food, camping and more.

Featuring Mike Parker, The Conspiritualists, Everyday People, The Rooters, The Skimmity Hitchers.

12pm-11pm, £7. Hereford Rowing Club, 37 Greyfriars Avenue, Hereford, www.beeronthewye.org.uk

CONCERT FOR CRASWALL Featuring The Elysian Singers.

Programme includes Purcell, JS Bach and Vivaldi. Dore Abbey, Abbeydore, 7.30pm, www.doreabbey.org.uk

UK PINK FLOYD EXPERIENCE Celebrating over 50 years of one of rock music’s most infulential bands.

Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7.30pm, £24, 01686 948100.

SEAN SAYE ‘Live in the Garden’. Afternoon barbecue from 3pm. Monkland Arms, Monkland, near Leominster, 01568 720510.

JOSH GEFFIN’S EP TOUR Featuring Josh Geffin and Jimmy Grayburn & The All Night Chemist playing contemporary folk. The Speakeasy, The Left Bank, Bridge St, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 357753, www.pearolegs.com/events/josh-geffinhold-on-to-the-light-tour-hereford

CHELMARSH VILLAGE FETE Traditional village fete featuring coconut shy, Morris Dancers, pig roast, stalls, raffle and more. Scarecrow competition, gin bar, craft village, entertainment with ukulele band, dancers, clown and juggler.

Home-made teas in the hall.

School Lane, Chelmarsh, WV16 6BA, 2-5pm, £1, under 16s free, www.chelmarshparishhall.co.uk THE GOLD ROOM Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

ON THAT NOTE A visiting cappella ensemble from North London. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 5-6.30pm, £8, students £4, 07967 517125.

THE POWER BALLAD SHOW Performing a musical tribute to one of the most emotionally charged periods in music history. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

Sun 10 July Josh Geffin PRESTEIGNE CARNIVAL Floats, bicycles and fancy dress assemble for judging at the Memorial Hall, 12pm. Carnival Show, Wentes Meadlow 1.30pm-11pm, featuring The Welsh Axemen, Paws for Thought, Pentre Farm Climbing Wall, Presteigne Fire Station, Benji the Magician, Slippery Pole, Assault course, inflatable slide, roundabout, dog show and scurry, tug-of-war, Samba Agogo, Pearl Lake Ukulele Band, Pop Choir, Poi Spinning, carnival games, country fayre classes, face painting, community stalls and more. Live music from Steve Yeomans Duo, The Fabulous Bordellos and The Barebacks.

THE ELECTRIC SWING CIRCUS A six-piece fusion of saucy 20’s swing and stomping electro beat. Ludlow Brewery, 7.30pm, £20/£18.

Part of Ludlow Fringe Festival, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk OPEN MIC Hosted by Mark Richards. The Castle Inn, Wigmore, 4-7pm. Please pre-book your slot - markianrichards@hotmail. com ROSE ROYCE Magnetic soul singer Gwen Dickey reunites with Rose Royce to perform classic soul-funk hits. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £30-£27.50, 01743 281281.

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THE WHISKEY RIVER BOYS The Bush Inn, Upper Cwmbran.

BORN NEXT DOOR + SUPPORT Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm, 01743 241124.

THE PEAS Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

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

Sat 16 July TAPESTRI Welsh Americana/Roots/Folk duo. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 01497 821762.

Sun 10 July BEER ON THE WYE FESTIVAL Over 300 beers, ciders and perries, live bands, hot food, camping and more.

Featuring Sauce City Jazz. Open 12pm-5pm, £3. Hereford Rowing Club, 37 Greyfriars Avenue, Hereford, www.beeronthewye.org.uk CHORAL EVENSONG Ross Parish Church, 6pm.

INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 8pm, 01743 241124.

JAMES OLIVER BAND Richmond Club, Edgar St, Hereford, 3-5pm, free, 01432 270211.

LITTLE RUMBA Outdoor gig. Six Bells, Bishop’s Castle, 3pm.

BANDS IN THE PARK Concert. Bandstand, Wye St, Ross-onWye, 2.30-4.30pm, charity collection.

LIVE JAZZ Debs Hancock sings from the Great American Songbook with the Ludlow Jazz Collective. With Sunday roast.

The Cliffe at Dinham, Ludlow, 7.30pm, please book a table. Part of Ludlow Fringe Festival, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk

Tues 12 July ALBERT LOVES JAM NIGHT Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 8pm, 01743 241124.

LUNCHTIME ORGAN RECITAL Hereford Cathedral, 1.15pm, free, retiring collection.

Wed 13 July ROCK NIGHT Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm, 01743 241124.

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RAY COOPER Ray Cooper had been moving between rock, punk, pop and world music, and working as a singer, bass guitar player and cellist, before he hooked up with Oysterband in 1989. After moving to Sweden, Cooper took the decision to leave the band and go solo in 2013.

Presteigne Assembly Rooms, 8pm, £10, The Workhouse (cash only) and wegottickets.com Mid Border Arts event.

Thurs 14 July PEGGY SEEGER & CALUM An exceptional evening of up-close performance. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £18.50, 01743 281281.

YARDBIRD ARTS BLUES NIGHT The music of Freddie King.

The Falcon Hotel, Bromyard, 8pm, £15, 01584 881564.

GABBA GABBA HEY! Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm, 01743 241124.

Fri 15 July FESTIVAL AT THE EDGE Storytelling, music, workshops and much more. Hopton Court, Cleobury Mortimer, DY14 0EF, 07544 044 126, www.festivalattheedge.org HOMETOWN GLORY Adele tribute with Natalie Black.

Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £25, 01584 873229.

OPEN MIC Hosted by Mark Richards. The Rose & Crown, Ludlow, 8-11pm. Please pre-book your slot - markianrichards@ hotmail.com YARDBIRD ARTS BLUES NIGHT The music of Freddie King. Clows Top Victory Hall, DY14 9HG, 8pm, £15, 01584 881564.

HEREFORD POLICE MALE VOICE CHOIR St Mary Magdalene Church, Leintwardine, 7pm, £15/£12, students free, from Ludlow Assembly Rooms and Griffiths Garage, Leintwardine.

LIVE MUSIC Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm, 01743 241124.

ETERNITY ROAD Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

STRETTFEST 2022 Carnival parade free for everyone, around the centre of Church Stretton, 12-1pm. Environmental theme, led by Samba drummers and dancers, lots of visuals. Wear something carnival and colourful!

RUBBLE Vaga Tavern, Vaga St, Hereford, 8.30pm.

THE SPOOKY MEN’S CHORALE Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £25, 01584 873229.

OPEN MIC STAGE Hosted by Mark Richards. Aymestrey Fete field, HR6 9SU, 7pm, bar and hog roast. Please pre-book your slot markianrichards@hotmail.com SHREWSBURY CHORAL ‘Feel the Spirit’ by John Rutter and ‘Misa Criolla’ by Ariel Ramirez.

Accompanied by tenor, Jonathan Cooke and mezzo-soprano Felicity Buckland.

Shrewsbury Abbey church, 7.30pm, £15, under 18s free, 01743 232236, www.shrewsburychoral.org.uk FESTIVAL AT THE EDGE Storytelling, music, workshops and much more. Hopton Court, Cleobury Mortimer, DY14 0EF, 07544 044 126, www.festivalattheedge.org OCG The Oxnam/Chapple Group. De Koffie Pot, Bridge St, Hereford, 3-5pm.

CONCERT INTO THE SHADOWS Step back in time for the hits of Cliff Richard and The Shadows. Town Hall, Bishop’s Castle, 8pm, £15, 01588 630023, www.ticketsource.co.uk/bcth

MARTY WILDE & THE WILDCATS The legend of British rock ‘n’ roll. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £25, 01600 772467.

THE MADHOUSE BAND Classic covers and awesome originals!

The Grapes Inn, East St, Hereford, 8.30pm.

POWYS PRIDE First annual celebration of and by the LGBTQIA and community across Powys. Performing - Polly Amorous, Pixie Perex, Absolute Britney and DJ Madam twisted. Pavilion Mid Wales, Llandrindod Wells, 7.30pm, 01597 258118.

Sun 17 July FESTIVAL AT THE EDGE Storytelling, music, workshops and much more. Hopton Court, Cleobury Mortimer, DY14 0EF, 07544 044 126, www.festivalattheedge.org OPEN MIC Hosted by Mark Richards. The White Swan, Eardisland, 4-7pm. Please pre-book your slot - markianrichards@ hotmail.com INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 8pm, 01743 241124.

BANDS IN THE PARK Concert. Bandstand, Wye St, Ross-onWye, 2.30-4.30pm, charity collection.

Mon 18 July

Thurs 21 July

AFTERIMAGE The Taphouse, Wobbly Brewing Company, Unit 22C, Beech Business Park, Hereford, 7pm. Charity fundraising event, all donations welcome, 01432 355318.

NOZSTOCK FESTIVAL Featuring Sister Sledge, Andy C, Bill Bailey, Gentleman’s Dub Club, Submotion Orchestra, The Craig Charles Funk & Soul Club, Calyx & Teebee W, LX One, Flava D, Dirty Dike, Huey Morgan DJ Set and much more.

Rowden Paddocks, Bromyard, HR7 4LS, www.nozstock.com

Tues 19 July LUNCHTIME ORGAN RECITAL Hereford Cathedral, 1.15pm, free, retiring collection.

ALBERT LOVES JAM NIGHT Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 8pm, 01743 241124.

OPEN MIC FOR YOUNG PERFORMERS The Underground, Bishop’s Castle (side gate Public Hall), 6.30pm, free.

Wed 20 July WILD FRUIT Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 11pm, 01743 241124.

BURUM Welsh ‘super group’ giving traditional Welsh music a sympathetic and exploratory jazz treatment. Queen’s Head, St James St, Monmouth, 01600 712767.

BAD SKIN + WARNING SIGNAL Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm, 01743 241124.

WARWICK FOLK FESTIVAL Concerts, workshops, children’s crafts, cuisine and glamping. Featuring Show of Hands, Seth Lakeman, Spiers & Boden, The Young ‘uns, The Wilderness Yet, Will Pound & Jenn Butterworth, Nancy Kerr and James Fagan, Zach Johnson, Janice Burns and Jon Doran, Rosie Hood Trio, The Undoing of Polly Button and many more. Castle Park, Warwick, £22-£17, 07745 991222, www.warwickfolkfestival.co.uk THE BILLY FURY YEARS Michael King and his collection of musicians take you on a journey through the musical career of Britain’s best loved rock legends. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

Secret Spielberg @ The Iron Bar

Saturday 30th July 2022 at Radnorshire Ales, Iron Bar, Brookside Farm, Park Road, New Radnor LD8 2SU Bar opens at 7pm.

Progressive Psychedelic Sweet Dark Energy you may have seen Stranger Things, but you definitely haven’t seen stranger things on stage than Secret Spielberg £10 entry on the door

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Fri 22 July WARWICK FOLK FESTIVAL See 21 July for details. Castle Park, Warwick, £22-£17, 07745 991222, www.warwickfolkfestival.co.uk STONE JETS Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm, 01743 241124.

QUIZ NIGHT ‘We’re all going on a summer holiday’.

Monkland Arms, Monkland, near Leominster, 01568 720510.

BRECON CHOIR FESTIVAL Featuring Talgarth Male Choir and The Alive & Kickin’ Community Choir. The Neuadd, Christ College, Llanfaes, Brecon, 7pm, £12, 07736 062849, www.breconchoirfestival.co.uk

NOZSTOCK FESTIVAL See 21 July for details. Rowden Paddocks, Bromyard, HR7 4LS, www.nozstock.com

THE ALMIGHTY JOHNSONS Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

UNDAUNTED The Stokesay Inn, Craven Arms.

NOZSTOCK FESTIVAL See 21 July for details. Rowden Paddocks, Bromyard, HR7 4LS, www.nozstock.com

CONTRABAND Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

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

Sat 23 July WARWICK FOLK FESTIVAL See 21 July for details. Castle Park, Warwick, £22-£17, 07745 991222, www.warwickfolkfestival.co.uk BRECON CHOIR FESTIVAL Featuring The Brecon Singers, The Chapel, Christ College, Llanfaes, Brecon, 1pm, £10. Musical Tour of Town, Brecon, 3-4.30pm. Aberhonddu & District and Dunvant Male Choir, Brecon Cathedral, 7pm. 07736 062849, www.breconchoirfestival.co.uk CAR BOOT SALE Knighton Community Market, 9.30am-12.30pm.

ECO FRIENDLY Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm, 01743 241124.

NICK AND JANE The Poptastic duo bring you the hits of the 60’s, 70’s and more. De Koffie Pot, Bridge St, Hereford, 3-5pm.

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DILWYN MUSIC FESTIVAL Featuring Whiskey River, a six-piece rhythm and blues band; Bugs Brummy, The Pancake Band, five-piece jazz band; Stevie Yeomans, guitar/vocalist; Wyldin, four-piece rock/folk/modern day band; Tommy Mills & Pedro Brown playing new and old favourites; Key Green, classic jazz. The Crown Inn, Dilwyn, HR4 8HL, mini beer festival, barbecue available, 1.30pm-11.45pm, (no unaccompanied children under 16) £10 in advance, £12 on the door, under 12s free. 01544 318063, www.thecrowninndilwyn.com

THREE CHOIRS FESTIVAL Opening service, Hereford Cathedral, 11.15am. Historic Hereford Walking Tour, 11.30am, Hereford Cathedral.

Fretwork, Leominster Priory, 2pm.

James Mayhew: Once upon A tune, St John’s Methodist Church, Hereford, 3pm. Callum Alger Organ Recital, Leominster Priory, 4.30pm. Festival Reception, Bishop’s Palace, Hereford, 6pm. Dvorak Requiem, Hereford Cathedral, 7.30pm. 1 Fagiolini: Draw On, Sweet Night, All Saints Church, Hereford, 10.15pm. 01452 768928, www.3choirs.org

HAY MUSIC Llŷr Williams, Wales’s leading concert pianist plays Haydn: Sonata in C major; Schumann: Fantasy in C major; Rachmaninov: Variations on a Theme of Corelli; Liszt: Mephisto Waltz No. 1; Wagner/Liszt: Liebestod from Tristan und Isolde. St Mary’s Church, Hay-on-Wye at 7pm. Details and tickets at www.haymusic.org

Sun 24 July THE COURTYARD MOTOR SHOW Interesting, unusual, old cars and bikes will be on display. Fundraiser for The Courtyard; vehicles need to be booked in advance. The Courtyard, 10am, 01432 340555.

CHORAL EVENSONG Ross Parish Church, 6pm.

INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 8pm, 01743 241124.

POT & PAGE FIRST BIRTHDAY Live folk music with brunch to celebrate one year of Pot & Page. Pot & Page, 8 New St, Ledbury, 10am-2pm, please book, www.potandpage.co.uk THREE CHOIRS FESTIVAL Festival Eucharist, Hereford Cathedral, 10.30am. Historic Hereford Walking Tour, Hereford Cathdral, 2.30pm.

Terrific Trios! St John’s Methodist Church, Hereford, 3.30pm. I Fagiolini: Re-Wilding the Waste Land, Holy Trinity Church, Hereford, 4pm. Choral Evensong, Hereford Cathedral, 5.30pm.

Mahler Symphony No. 4, Hereford Cathedral, 7.30pm. An Evening with the Lay Clerks, All Saints Church, Hereford, 10.15pm. 01452 768928, www.3choirs.org

LUDLOW DOG DAY Stokesay Court, 10am-5pm. All money raised supports Hope House, Ludlow Rotary Cares and St Michael’s Hospice.

BRECON CHOIR FESTIVAL Featuring The Brecon Singers, Christ College, Brecon, 2.30pm, £10. Choir Festival Evensong, Brecon Cathedral, 3.30pm. 07736 062849, www.breconchoirfestival.co.uk BANDS IN THE PARK Concert. Bandstand, Wye St, Ross-onWye, 2.30-4.30pm, charity collection.

WARWICK FOLK FESTIVAL See 21 July for details. Castle Park, Warwick, £22-£17, 07745 991222, www.warwickfolkfestival.co.uk NOZSTOCK FESTIVAL See 21 July for details. Rowden Paddocks, Bromyard, HR7 4LS, www.nozstock.com MID WALES OPERA Garden opera concert (indoors in Music room if wet). Gregynog Hall, 5pm, picnic interval, £17, under 16s £5.50, 01686 948100.

Mon 25 July THREE CHOIRS FESTIVAL Members’ Outing: Hellens Manor, 9am. Listening with Elgar and Sibelius, St John’s Methodist Church, Hereford, 9.30am. Musical Walking Tour, Hereford Cathedral, 10.45am. Gloria!

40 Years of GAM, Tewkesbury Abbey, 11.30am. Historic Hereford Walking Tour, Hereford Cathedral, 11.30am.

Ferdinand the Bull, Powell Theatre, Hereford, 2.30pm. Nordic Reflections, Hereford Cathedral, 3pm. A Lyrical Masterpiece: Dyson’s Quo Vadis, St John’s Methodist Church, Hereford, 5.30pm. Choral Evensong, Hereford Cathedral, 5.30pm. Quo Vadis, Hereford Cathedral, 7.30pm. Beyond the Garden, All Saints Church, 10.15pm.

01452 768928, www.3choirs.org CHURCH STRETTON ARTS FESTIVAL Double bass recital with Patrick Phillip.

St Laurence’s Church, Church Stretton, 10.15am, free, www.strettonfestival. org.uk

Tues 26 July ALBERT LOVES JAM NIGHT Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 8pm, 01743 241124.

LUNCHTIME ORGAN RECITAL Hereford Cathedral, 1.15pm, free, retiring collection.

CHURCH STRETTON ARTS FESTIVAL Viola recital by Rosa Bonnin.

St Laurence’s Church, Church Stretton, 10.15am, free, www.strettonfestival. org.uk

THREE CHOIRS FESTIVAL A Home for all Seasons, St John’s Methodist Church, 9.30am. Return Coach to Belmont Abbey, 10.20am.

Musical Walking Tour, Hereford Cathedral, 10.45am. Two Souls in One, Belmont Abbey, 11am. Historic Hereford Walking Tour, Hereford Cathedral, 11.30am. A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Bishop’s Palace, 1.30pm. Return Coach to Holy Trinity Church, 2.20pm. Mark Bebbington: Piano Portraits, Holy Trinity Church, 3pm. From Darkness to Light: Creation Journeys, St John’s Methodist Church, 5.30pm. Choral Evensong, Hereford Cathedral, 5.30pm. The Creation, Hereford Cathedral, 7.30pm. Amy Dickson: Solo Sessons, All Saints Church, 10.30pm. 01452 768928, www.3choirs.org

Wed 27 July CHURCH STRETTON ARTS FESTIVAL Guitar recital by Frederick Lawton, St Laurence’s Church, Church Stretton, 10.15am, free, www.strettonfestival. org.uk BABAR CAFE OPEN MIC Pre-booking advised. Babar Cafe, Union St, Hereford, 7pm, martinchapple1@gmail.com WILD FRUIT Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 11pm, 01743 241124.

THREE CHOIRS FESTIVAL Alfred Watkins: A Century of Ley Lines, St John’s Methodist Church, 9.30am. Return Coach to Belmont Abbey, 10.20am. Musical Walking Tour, Hereford Cathedral, 10.45am. Alana Brook Organ Recital, Belmont Abbey, 11am. Historic Hereford Walking Tour, Hereford Cathedral, 11.30am. Thomas Bisse Mystery Bus Tour, 12.30pm.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Bishop’s Palace, 1pm. Sibelius Reflected, Holy Trinity Church, 1pm. Choral Evensong, Hereford Cathedral, 4pm. The Three Deans’ Croquet Match, Bishop’s Palace, 5.15pm. Organ Stops: Saving the King of Instruments, Powell Theatre, 5.30pm.

The Three Choirs and the Reformation, St John’s Methodist Church, 5.30pm.

Pieta, Hereford Cathedral, 7.30pm.

The Art of Fugue, All Saints Church, 10.15pm. www.3choirs.org

THREE CHOIRS FESTIVAL Hard Work - but Glorious, St John’s Methodist Church, 9.30am. Celebrity Organ Recital: Henry Fairs, Hereford Cathedral, 10am. Musical Walking Tour, Hereford Cathedral, 10.45am.

Historial Hereford Walking Tour, Hereford Cathedral, 11.30am. Wish You Were Here! St John’s Methodist Church, 11.30am. Elgar Society Annual Lecture, Powell Theatre, Hereford, 11.45am. Return Coach to Holy Trinity Church, 1.50pm. Piatti Quartet, Holy Trinity Church, 2.30pm. In Conversation with Luke Styles and Jessica Walker, Powell Theatre, Hereford, 5.30pm. Choral Evensong, Hereford Cathedral, 5.30pm. Voices of Power, Hereford Cathedral, 7.45pm.

Hildegard Transfigured, All Saints Church, Hereford, 10.15pm.

01452 768928, www.3choirs.org

COLTRANE DEDICATION A barnstoming quintet, inspired by the tunes of the late John Coltrane.

Queen’s Head, St James St, Monmouth, 01600 712767.

CHURCH STRETTON ARTS FESTIVAL Piano duets by Gill Styles & Richard Walker. St Laurence’s Church, Church Stretton, 10.15am, free.

‘Passamezzo: Music for the Mayflower’, seven musicians playing early music.

St Laurence’s Church, Church Stretton, 7.30pm, £16, www.strettonfestival.org. uk

Thurs 28 July KILLER RHAPSODY: A NIGHT OF QUEEN Queen tribute band. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7pm, 01885 488575.

JOHNNY CAMPBELL With support from Sproatly Smith.

Babars Cafe, Union St, Hereford.

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BISHOP’S CASTLE COMMUNITY CELEBRATION DAY! Displaying community projects, organisations and agencies in the town.

Plus music, children’s film, sports activities and refreshments.

SpArC Theatre, 10.30am-4pm, free.

01588 630321.

The Rozzers, Church Stretton Arts Festival

Fri 29 July DAVID BUSBY Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

CHURCH STRETTON ARTS FESTIVAL Music for Wind Ensemble.

St Laurence’s Church, Church Stretton, 10.15am, free. Louise Thomson and Corvus Consort, harp and vocal ensemble, St Laurence’s Church, Church Stretton, 7.30pm, £20. www.strettonfestival.org.uk CHASING AUGUST Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm, 01743 241124.

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

THREE CHOIRS FESTIVAL Dweller in Shadows: A Life of Ivor Gurney, St John’s Methodist Church, Hereford, 9.30am. Musical Walking Tour, Hereford Cathedral, 10.45am.

Organ Stops: Saving the King of Instruments, Powell Theatre, Hereford, 11am. Megaphones for the Unheard, Hereford Cathedral, 11am. Historic Hereford Walking Tour, Hereford Cathedral, 11.30am. Return Coach to Holy Trinity Church, 12.20pm. Till Earth Outwears: A Celebration of English Song, Holy Trinity Church, 1pm.

Michael Stephens-Jones Organ Recital, Holy Trinity Church, 4pm. A Shared Vision? Gerald Finzi and Thomas Traherne, St John’s Methodist Church, 5.30pm. Choral Evensong, Hereford Cathedral, 5.30pm. Organ Stops: Saving the King of Instruments, Powell Theatre, Hereford, 5.45pm.

Transformations, Hereford Cathedral, 7.30pm. Preludes and Moogs, All Saints Church, Hereford, 10.15pm.

01452 768928, www.3choirs.org

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SOMETHING FOR THE WEEKEND Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

CHURCH STRETTON ARTS FESTIVAL Branded Rogues. St Laurence’s Church, Church Stretton, 10.15am, free.

The Rozzers, Police and Sting tribute band, Silvester Horne Institute, Church Stretton, 7.30pm, £17. www.strettonfestival.org.uk VISIO IMPROVISUS The music of St Hildegard von Bingen.

A masterful improvisational duo Brackenbury Bianco. St Nicholas’ Church, Montgomery, 7.30pm, £10-£5 on the door or www.brackenburybianco. com

HYMN SINGING WEEKEND Sat - Sing old favourites from Ancient & Modern 10am. Lunch 1pm (byo) at the Village Hall. Professor Dick Watson gives a musically illustrated talk about JB Dykes, 2.30pm. Hymn-singing followed by tea at 3.30pm. Sun - Sung Communion BCP Service 11am including world-premiere recording of Isaac Watts’ versified 10 Commandments. Canon Rosalind Brown on Hymns Ancient & Modern, 1.30pm, Rehearsal 2.30pm. Sung Evensong Anniversary Service, 4.30pm, then tea. All Saints Church, Monkland, HR6 9DB, £20 in advance, £25 on the day including tea, coffee and souvenir music book, 01722 334337, email vintagehymns@gmail.com DAMAGED GOODS Vaga Tavern, 26 Vaga St, Hereford, 8.30pm.

THE ORIGINAL WANTED Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm, 01743 241124.

KNUCKLAS VILLAGE FETE Featuring dog agility show and competitions, beer tent, barbeque, classic cars, The Black Crows Viking weapon display, stalls and refreshments. 12pm-5pm. All funds raised for the Knucklas Castle Community Land Project, knucklascastleclt@gmail.com THREE CHOIRS FESTIVAL Amy Dickson: Breathing Well, St John’s Methodist Church, Hereford, 9.30am. Return Coach to Holy Trinity Church, 10.20am. Musical Walking Tour, Hereford Cathedral, 10.45am.

Valkia: A House of Light, Holy Trinity Church, 11am. Take a Breath Family Workshop, St John’s Methodist Church, 11.15am. Historic Hereford Walking Tour, 11.30am. Musical Walking Tour, Hereford Cathedral, 2.30pm. National Youth Orchestra of Wales, Hereford Cathedral, 3pm. The Dream of Gerontius, Hereford Cathedral, 7.30pm.

01452 768928, www.3choirs.org MARTIN ARUNDEL Blues. Hereford Beer House, West St, Hereford, 7.30pm, free, 01432 272900.

SECRET SPIELBERG Progressive psychedelic sweet dark energy - you may have seen stranger things, but you definitely haven’t seen stranger things on stage! Radnorshire Ales, Iron Bar, Brookside Farm, Park Rd, New Radnor, 7pm, £10 on the door.

CALANDRA & MORRIS Present Strawberries & Cream. A star studded line-up headlined by house legend Allister Whitehead. Also playing will be Paul Broughton, Damian Davies and Julian Morris in Room 1 and in room 2 will be Neil Preedy, Guy Siggers, Glenn Parry and Keel Gardener. The Left Bank, Bridge St, Hereford, 8pm-2.30am, £15, 01432 357753.

Sun 31 July INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 8pm, 01743 241124.

HYMN SINGING WEEKEND See 30 July for details. All Saints Church, Monkland, HR6 9DB, £20 in advance, £25 on the day including tea, coffee and souvenir music book, 01722 334337, email vintagehymns@gmail. com BANDS IN THE PARK Concert. Bandstand, Wye St, Ross-onWye, 2.30-4.30pm, charity collection.

AUGUST Mon 1 August CIDER CITY JAZZMEN The Barrels, St Owen St, Hereford.

CHURCH STRETTON ARTS FESTIVAL Organ recital with Allan Walker, St Laurence’s Church, Church Stretton, 10.15am, free. Linos Piano Trio, piano, violin and cello, St Laurence’s Church, Church Stretton, 7.30pm, £18. www.strettonfestival.org.uk BRIMFIELD FOLK CLUB Brimfield Village Hall, 7.30pm, 01584 711480. Please bring your own drinks/glasses.

Tues 2 August LUNCHTIME ORGAN RECITAL Hereford Cathedral, 1.15pm, free, retiring collection.

ALBERT LOVES JAM NIGHT Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 8pm, 01743 241124.

COLTRANE DEDICATION ‘The traditional alternative festival.

A barnstorming quintet, inspired by the tunes of the late John Coltrane.

Queen’s Head, St James St, Monmouth, 0600 712767.

CHURCH STRETTON ARTS FESTIVAL A4 Brass Quartet.St Laurence’s Church, Church Stretton, 7.30pm, £16, www.strettonfestival.org.uk

Josh Geffin’s EP Tour Contemporary Folk

8th July - The Lost Arc, Rhayader. 7:30pm, 01597 811226 9th July - The Speakeasy at The Left Bank, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 357753 https://www.pearolegs.com/events/

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Karolos Quartet, Church Stretton Arts Festival

Sun 7 August INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 8pm, 01743 241124.

WILL BARNES QUARTET Joined by Clovis Phillips, Jack Gonsalez and James Batten, a tight collective of highly-experienced jazz instrumentalists. Brecon Jazz Festival.

VISIO IMPROVISUS The music of St Hildegard von Bingen. A masterful improvisational duo Brackenbury Bianco. St Cuthbert’s Church, Clungunford, £10/£7. www.brackenburybianco. com BANDS IN THE PARK Concert. Bandstand, Wye St, Ross-on-Wye, 2.30-4.30pm, charity collection.

Wed 3 August WILD FRUIT Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 11pm, 01743 241124.

CHURCH STRETTON ARTS FESTIVAL Organ recital with Richard Walker, St Laurence’s Church, Church Stretton, 12pm, free, www.strettonfestival.org.uk

Thurs 4 August CHURCH STRETTON ARTS FESTIVAL Organ recital with Anthony Pinel, St Laurence’s Church, Church Stretton, 10.15am, free. Karolos Quartet, violin, viola, cello and guitar. St Laurence’s Church, Church Stretton, 7.30pm, £21. www.strettonfestival.org.uk ALMELEY STEADY SESSION The Bells Inn, Almeley, www.almeleysteadysession. wordpress.com

Fri 5 August CHURCH STRETTON ARTS FESTIVAL Gamal Khamis, piano, St Laurence’s Church, Church Stretton, 7.30pm, £14, www.strettonfestival.org.uk THE VERTIGO BAND Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm, 01743 241124.

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

Sat 6 August HEREFORD JAZZ Featuring Sauce City Jazz Band. Richmond Place Club, Edgar St, Hereford, 7.30pm, £8, 01432 276304.

RUFFNECKS Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm, 01743 241124.

VISIO IMPROVISUS The music of St Hildegard von Bingen. A masterful improvisational duo Brackenbury Bianco. Bleddfa Church, £10/£7. www.brackenburybianco.com WILL BARNES QUARTET Joined by Clovis Phillips, Jack Gonsalez and James Batten, a tight collective of highly-experienced jazz instrumentalists. Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, 7pm, £15, 01588 630023, www.ticketsource.co.uk/bcth

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Music Workshops

Until Sun 10 July LUDLOW FRINGE FESTIVAL 2 July - Music Tots. Castle Square, Ludlow, 11am, free.

Kakatsitsi Master Drummers. Women’s Centre, Ludlow, 3pm, £7. Part of Ludlow Fringe Festival, www.ludlowfringefestival.co.uk Sat 2 July BORDER MARCHES EARLY MUSIC FORUM In-person workshop for singers and instrumetnalists, ‘A Brace of Bachs’. With tutor George Parris. Stockenny, New Radnor, LD8 2RE, 10am-4.30pm, booking essential, www.bmemf.org.uk Sat 9 July FREE SINGING WORKSHOP Georgian songs by Stumrebi and Voices of the Ancestors in the afternoon. Willow Globe, Llanwrthwl, Llandrindod Wells, 01597 811487, email info@shakespearelink.org.uk for details and to book.

Sun 17 - Sat 23 July ENGLISH CHORAL EXPERIENCE Led by Paul Spicer. Anyone making an application must be an experienced singer. Full course fee includes lunch on final Sat and evening meal everyday except Wed. Sun 9.30am-Sat 9pm, Dore Abbey, Abbeydore, HR2 0AA. www.englishchoralexperience.co.uk Wed 27 July SUMMER SOUNDS Learn how to create melodies, music and write songs guided by professional musicians. Suitable for young budding musicians aged 8-13 year olds. Bring a packed lunch. The Hive, Shrewsbury, 10am-3pm, £28, 01743 234970.

Will Barnes Quartet

Monday Until 18 July, resuming in Sept GARRICK SINGERS For over 55s, no prior experience of singing. The Courtyard, Hereford, 2-3.30pm, £5 per session, lisa@encore-enterprises.com.

Sat 30 & Sun 31 July HYMN SINGING WEEKEND Sat - Sing old favourites from Ancient & Modern 10am.

Lunch 1pm (byo) at the Village Hall. Professor Dick Watson gives a musically illustrated talk about JB Dykes, 2.30pm. Hymn-singing followed by tea at 3.30pm. Sun Sung Communion BCP Service 11am including worldpremiere recording of Isaac Watts’ versified 10 Commandments. Canon Rosalind Brown on Hymns Ancient & Modern, 1.30pm, Rehearsal 2.30pm. Sung Evensong Anniversary Service, 4.30pm, then tea. All Saints Church, Monkland, HR6 9DB, £20 in advance, £25 on the day including tea, coffee and souvenir music book, 01722 334337, email vintagehymns@gmail.com Mondays ALIVE & KICKIN’ CHOIR Old Muse, Glamorgan St, Brecon, 7-9pm, £5, tanyawalkermusic@hotmail.com Mondays, term time only CLOSE HOUSE MUSIC MONDAYS beat. You will have the opportunity to play songs with other musicians who are just starting out and grow alongside them as the weeks progress. You can explore creating your own musical parts all the way from a riff to a whole song.

We will rehearse suitable covers where you should never feel out of your depth. Ages 11-21. Close House, 4-6pm.

For more information email lisa@encore-enterprises.com Mondays CRAVEN ARMS MALE VOICE CHOIR All ages welcome singing a broad repertoire of traditional and modern songs. Practice at The Craven Arms Community Centre, 7.30pm. Martin on 01694 722500.

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

Monday BANDAMANIA Bright and breezy traditional and original music.Assembly Rooms, Presteigne. Mondays at 7.30pm, Sue Harris 01547 550158 Monday GARRICK SINGERS For over 55s, no prior experience of singing. The Courtyard, Hereford, 2-3.30pm, £5 per session, lisa@encore-enterprises.com.

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

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

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

Tuesdays term time only LIVEWIRE SESSIONS The Castle Green Pavilion, 5:30 - 7:30pm. A drop-in for anybody interested in music. Whether you’ve never picked up an instrument before or you’re a grade 8, classically trained or not, we invite you to flex your musical muscles.

In these sessions you can explore different song & lyric writing methods, an original take on covers, music production, rap, band development & recording. Ages 1121. Information email lisa@encore-enterprises.com

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

Sue Harris 01547 550158.

Wednesday ROCKSPRING COMMUNITY CHOIR Rockspring Community Centre, Ludlow. 01584 529053.

Wednesday LUDLOW LARKS COMMUNITY CHOIR Led by Polly Bolton. Songs from around the world.

Ludlow Women’s Centre, 7.30pm-9pm. 01584 823604 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 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 A non auditioned mixed voice choir early and classical music. Rehearsals currently in Holy Trinity Church, Llandrindod Wells. 7.459.15pm. 01597 810601, www.cantorion-llandrindod.org 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 10 years ago with 25+ mixed voices. Rehearsing at Little Hereford Village Hall, 7.30pm- 9.15pm. Subscriptions £3.50 per session paid termly, first trial session free. Broad repertoire (usually 3 & 4 parts) – all welcome. Info: term dates etc: lhvoices.wix.com/home Facebook: @LittleHerefordVoices 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.10.30 a.m - 11.45 a.m. regularly during term time with some holiday sessions. Join our friendly group to learn traditional djembe rhythms from Africa and samba rhythms from Brazil - Adults £5 (children accompanying their parents can join in with holiday sessions - £1, second child free). Enquiries carol@mkgriffs.plus.com Friday 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 back next month

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.

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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.

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.

BAGPIPES Authentic Highland music for your formal event or gathering from international piper Keith Wellings.

Keith is a former British diplomat bringing Scotland’s music to festivals, theatres, balls, weddings and funerals. Contact by phone 07580 389903, email keiththepiper@gmail.com facebook keith.wellings instagram keiththepiper BANDAMANIA Community band playing wild and wonderful traditional music. Perfect for ceilidhs, parties and all sorts of local events. Sue Harris 01547 550158 sumarieharris@btinternet.com 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 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. email: chicagoswingkatz@aol.com, www.thechicagoswingkatz.co.uk, Jeff Matthews 07831 383636 THE DRAGON BIG BAND - 14 musicians playing Basie, Ellington, and exclusive arrangements. Jazz to Swing to Latin. Trumpets, trombones, saxes, bass, guitar, keyboard, drums. We play every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, 8.00 - 10.30 at: The Montgomery Town Hall, Broad St., Montgomery, SY15 6PH. Local free car parking and nearby Hotel for food or drink. Free admission but £5 donation gratefully received. Available for weddings and events.

Band enquiries: Jeff Matthews - 07831 383636.

HOT CLIMATE Ultimate party band, best 6-piece line up ever. For top musical entertainment at your party/ wedding/festival or corporate function. Book now!

New footage on www.hotclimate.co.uk. Contact Charlie 01568 613895 or mobile 07702 528088 anytime!

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LITTLE RUMBA 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 MODE-X Female fronted Party/function band, playing a diverse and up to date range of pop/rock by great artists/ bands like Blondie, Bonnie Raitt, PJ Harvey plus driving grooves from the post punk era like Elvis Costello, XTC, Martha & The Muffins etc. We can supply all the logistics to support and enhance your party/function.

“Professional purveyors of punchy pop rock”.

Sue 07397 188543.

NICK AND JANE – The Poptastic duo bring you the greatest hits of the 60’s, 70’s and more. Great harmonies and infectious enthusiasm to make your event a memorable success. Perfect for parties, pubs, festivals and weddings. Facebook @nickandjane email: nickandjaneH@gmail.com or call Jane on 07512 368433.

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.

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 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.

For bookings / further info ring 01497 847676 www.villagequire.org.uk / www.songsforsilas.org.uk UNDAUNTED Female influenced indie rock band hailing from South Shropshire. This lively 4 piece brings you strong vocals, great rocking sound, fun and always something different from the norm. For events and booking contact Tracey 07547188402 or Liz 07807531151. Enquiries welcome.

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

VENUES ALBERT HALL, Ithon Rd, Llandrindod Wells 0300 102 4255 ASSEMBLY ROOMS, Mill Street, Ludlow 01584 878141 BARRELS, St Owen Street, Hereford 01432 274968 BASKERVILLE ARMS, Clyro, near Hay-on-Wye 01497 820670.

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

BELL HOTEL, Commercial St, Newtown 01686 625540 BELL INN, Etnam St, Leominster 01568 616811 THE BRIDGE HOTEL, Tenbury Wells 01584 810434 THE BRIDGE, Ludlow 01584 872963 BLACK LION, Bridge St, Hereford, 01432 266000 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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PERFORMANCE

Fri 1 July SNATCHED A fast-paced, uplifting one woman show accompanied by a live 90’s/00’s soundtrack. This humorous and revealing show displays no remorse in championing female sexuality, fighting body shaming and the taboo of sex and disability. For ages 14+. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

Fri 1 July FISHERMAN’S TAIL 4FRONT THEATRE. With a host of hearty songs and interactive story-telling, this is a show not be missed about the life of Jesus. St Laurence’s Church, Ludlow, 1.45pm, £5. Ludlow Fringe Festival, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk Sat 2 July CHAMBERLAIN: PEACE IN OUR TIME SEARCHLIGHT THEATRE CO present a Prime Minister with troubles in Europe as relevant today as it was 70 years ago. Methodist Church, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £12/£10.

Part of Ludlow Fringe Festival, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk Sun 3 July ADAM NIGHTINGALE: THE 17TH CENTURY SHOW Find out about life in the 17th century with master storyteller Adam and his musical friend Marco, the mute musician. Rose & Crown, Ludlow, 7.30pm, pay what you can. Part of Ludlow Fringe Festival, www.ludlowfringe. co.uk Tues 5 & Wed 6 July HENRY MADD - LAND OF LOST CONTENT Henry and Jake grew up in Dulowl, adolescent friendships were forged, Henry moved away, now he’s back... Chang Thai, 7.30pm, £12/£10. Part of Ludlow Fringe Festival, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk Wed 6 July ALICE HAWKINS - SUFFRAGETTE Alice’s great grandson gives a stirring and passionate account of her hard-fought campaign for the right to vote.

Methodist Church, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £9/£7. Part of Ludlow Fringe Festival, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk

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Thurs 7 & Fri 8 July NOTES ON LOVING, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Dance and theatre performance exploring the many ways in which we overcomplicate and misunderstand romantic love. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.45pm, plus schools performance Fri, 11am, 01432 340555.

Thurs 7 - Sat 9 July GORE BLIMEY REGURGITATED THE OLD DIC THEATRE COMPANY. This year, he’s back, Fosters in hand, slicing his way through friend and foe alike as he features in Macbeth in 30 minutes.

Chang Thai, Ludlow, 8pm, Sat 1pm, pay what you can.

Part of Ludlow Fringe Festival, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk Sat 9 & Sun 10 July THE GREAT BALDINI - A MAGICIAN’S JOURNEY A magical superstar who tells the story of his life from his first magic show aged 12 to ‘The Curtain of Death’.

The Women’s Centre, Ludlow, 4pm, £7.50/£5.50.

Part of Ludlow Fringe Festival, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk Tues 12 & Wed 13 July BACK TO THE LIGHT PENTABUS YOUNG WRITERS present a thrilling showcase of short plays written by local young writers, performed by an ensemble of professional actors.

The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.45pm, 01432 340555.

Wed 13 July THE RECRUITING OFFICER Outdoor theatre. A delightful romp through 18th century Shrewsbury written by Mr George Farquhar. Dore Abbey, Abbeydore, picnics from 6.30pm, indoors if wet. www.doreabbey.org.uk Sat 16 July MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING SUN AND MOON THEATRE. Showcasing a vivacious ensemble, razor-sharp wit and live music from this young company. Willow Globe, Llanwrthwl, Llandrindod Wells, 7pm, 01597 811487, www.shakespearelink.org.uk Notes on Loving, Much Ado About Nothing

The Gunpowder Plot

Wed 20 - Sat 23 & Wed 27 - Sat 30 July ART HERE TO THERE PRODUCTIONS. A comedy written

by Yasimina Reza. 20 - 23 July - Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, 01885 488575. 27 - 30 July - Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm, £20/£16, 01584 873229.

Thurs 21 - Sat 23 July SPIRIT MANOR A MARKET THEATRE SHOWCASE PRODUCTION. A group of friends enjoy a day out at a 14th century haunted Manor House. They are intrigued by rumours about the out-of-bounds cellar and decide to return to investigate after dark... Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7.30pm, £8, 07967 517125.

Sat 23 July VIRGINIA WOOLF: ‘KILLING THE ANGEL’ With Lucy Stevens. Silvester Horne Institute, Church Stretton, 7.30pm, £14. Part of Church Stretton Arts Festival, www.strettonfestival.org.uk

Tues 26 July THE GUNPOWDER PLOT THE THREE INCH FOOLS hit the road with a bang. Cue an explosive evening of short fuses and tall tales, as five actors try to pull of the infamous conspiracy in history.

Shrewsbury Castle, 7pm, £19, under 18s £11, under 5’s free, 01743 281281.

Wed 27 July JANE EYRE HEARTBREAK PRODUCTIONS. Silvester Horne Institute, Church Stretton, 7.30pm, £16. Part of Church Stretton Arts Festival, www.strettonfestival.org.uk Thurs 28 - Sat 30 July THE TEMPEST THE COURTYARD SENIOR YOUTH THEATRE return with a unique take on Shakespeare’s final play. Betrayal, revenge and magic are at the heart of this electrifying production. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, plus Saturday matinee 2.30pm, 01432 340555.

www.tents4elements.co.uk

Fri 22 & Sat 23 July WEST SIDE STORY (SCHOOL EDITION) LG DRAMA & DANCE. Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is transported to 1950s New York. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

Sat 23 & Sun 24 July 9 TO 5 MUSICAL CURTAIN CALL, on the stage with Dolly Parton’s smash hit musical. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, £19.50, 01743 281281.

Sat 30 July COMEDY OF ERRORS EVERYMAN YOUTH THEATRE. A man arrives in a strange town only to find that everyone knows his name but think he’s someone else! Shakespeare’s farcical comedy about separated family and mistaken identity.

Willow Globe, Llanwrthwl, Llandrindod Wells, 1.30pm & 3.30pm, 01597 811487, www.shakespearelink.org.uk Tues 2 & Thurs 25 August AS YOU LIKE IT THE LORD CHAMBERLAIN’S MEN invite you to join them for Shakespeare’s sparkling comedy. Shrewsbury Castle, 7pm, £20, children £10, 01743 281281.

Sat 6 August THE FOSSIL LADY OF LIME With Alison Neil. Silvester Horne Institute, Church Stretton, 7.30pm, £14, Part of Church Stretton Arts Festival, www.strettonfestival.org.uk Sun 7 August THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST IMMERSION THEATRE invite you to enjoy an afternoon of open-air decadence and hilarity as they present Oscar Wilde’s wittiest comedy. Shrewsbury Castle, 1pm & 4pm, £15, students £12.50, 01743 281281.

Sun 14 August MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING THE PANTALOONS take on Shakespeare’s timeless summer comedy of masks, music and mistaken identities.

Shrewsbury Castle, 3pm & 7pm, £15, students £10, 01743 281281.

Sun 24 July MID WALES OPERA Garden opera concert (indoors in Music room if wet).

Music direction and pianist, Charlotte Forrest with a host of talented young singers. Gregynog Hall, 5pm, picnic interval, £17, under 16s £5.50, 01686 948100.

CHILDREN’S THEATRE Sat 9 July WE ARE NOT SELFISH SABOTAGE THEATRE. Leah is trying to collect plastic out of the ocean, one day she finds a plastic bottle with a phone number inside. For ages 7+. Castle Square, 11am, pay what you can. Part of Ludlow Fringe Festival, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk Sat 9 July THE TALE OF THE COCKATRICE MUMBLECRUST THEATRE. Deep in the vaults of an ancient priory a hideous creature awakens. A deadly cockatrice is born! Bold knights flee in terror. Can a humble nun defeat the beast? Free pre-activity from 10.30am. The Courtyard, Hereford, 11am, 01432 340555.

Thurs 28 July THE BUBBLE SHOW! Join Mr Bubbles with his extraordinary soap bubbles in all shapes and sizes! Suitable for ages 3-12 years. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, £12/£9.50, 01874 611622.

Thurs 4 August THE TALE OF PETER RABBIT AND BENJAMIN BUNNY QUANTUM THEATRE are back with an enchanting new adaptation of two of Beatrix Potter’s best-loved tales.

Shrewsbury Castle, 2pm, £15, under 16s £12.50, 01743 281281.

MUSICAL THEATRE & OPERA Sat 2 July THE ROAD TO OZ NYP THEATRE GROUP. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, £13/£11, 01686 948100.

Wedd 6 - Sat 9 July THE LITTLE MERMAID GET YOUR WIGLE ON present their latest musical spectacle as they journey under the sea. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 2pm & 7pm, £23-£14.50, 01743 281281.

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Sun 17 July IN THE SPOTLIGHT THE VIV KELLY SCHOOL OF DANCE & THEATRE present a celebration of dance, theatre and community.

Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7pm, £15, 01743 281281.

The Tale of the Cockatrice

DRAMA WORKSHOPS Mon 10 July MA STAGE SCHOOL 2 DAY MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP Pavilion Mid Wales, Llandrindod Wells, 10am-4pm.

More details to be confirmed. Booking essential, email mastageschool@gmail.com for more information.

COURTYARD THEATRE, HEREFORD Sat - Junior Yourth Theatre. Year 3: 9.15am. Year 4: 10.15am. Year 5: 11.15am. Year 6: 12.15pm. Year 7: 1.45pm. Year 8: 3pm. Year 9: 4.45pm, £68.50 per term.

Wed - Intermediate Youth Theatre. Year 10 & 11, 5.15pm, £70.50 per term. Fri - Senior Youth Theatre for Year 12+, 7pm, £73.50 per term. The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.

COMMUNITY YOUTH THEATRES The Conquest, Bromyard. Mon - Juniors, Year 3-6: 4.30pm, £39 per term. Intermediates, Year 7-9: 7.15pm, £43 per term. Seniors, Year 10+: 7.30pm, £46 per term.

The Phoenix Theatre, Ross-on-Wye. Sat - Juniors, Year 8-14: 10am, £39 per term. Market Theatre, Ledbury.

Mon - Intermediates, Year 7-9: 7.30pm, £39 per term.

Seniors, Year 10+: 8.30pm, £39 per term. Details email takepart@courtyard.org.uk or 01432 346526.

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.

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.

Fortnightly HAVE A GO SHAKESPEARE At Willow Globe, Llanwrthwl, Llandrindod Wells, LD1 6NN, £5 per session, info@shakespearelink.org.uk for details.

Fortnightly (term time) HAVE A GO SHAKESPEARE All welcome, £7. Wyeside, Builth Wells, info@shakespearelink.org.uk.

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

Conquest Theatre Bromyard

Live Events

Wed 20 - Sat 23 July, 7.30pm ‘ART’ - HERE TO THERE PRODUCTIONS A comedy written by Yasimina Reza.

Thurs 28 July, 7pm KILLER RHAPSODY: A NIGHT OF QUEEN

Back by popular demand this brilliant Queen tribute band.

Films

1 July, 7.30pm THE BOOKSHOP (PG) 15 July, 7.30pm A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD (PG) Saturday Coffee Shop open 10.30am-12.30pm

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

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Book Review: A Home for all Seasons ‘W

ho lives in that house?’ many tourists must wonder, as they sit with their pints outside the New Inn, Pembridge, looking across at the intriguing red-brick building that occupies an opposite corner of the Market Square, its ground floor frontage curving down towards the main Kington to Leominster Road while its upper floors climb steeply upwards alongside the steps that lead into the grassy sward of St Mary’s Churchyard. Hence its name: Stepps House.

Since the summer of 2018 the occupants of that house have been cultural historian Gavin Plumley, his husband Alastair, their cocker spaniel Toby and, more recently, their puppy Nimrod. They found Stepps by happy accident in a search for a bolthole that would enable them to escape for weekends and holidays from Alastair’s demanding job as headmaster of a boarding school in Somerset. Moving from Bedfordshire, they had a few long-standing personal associations with the Marches, mainly on Gavin’s side, but essentially they were incomers to this small, very rural village, unsure of their welcome in a place where many of their neighbours had roots going back generations.

A Home for all Seasons tells the story of how Pembridge quickly became home for Gavin, Alastair and their dogs, but it is also the story of their community and how it has both changed and stayed the same over the centuries, told through Gavin’s quest to establish the age of Stepps House in answer to an insurance company’s question.

Anyone who owns an old house will know how difficult that can be; many local readers will recognise Gavin’s experience of inviting architectural guru Duncan James to estimate the date of their property, trying in vain to interpret his inscrutable expression as he inspects the joints in timber frames and assesses the direction of ceiling beams. Stepps House is not listed, it has never attracted the attention of county surveyors or building historians; and just as Gavin begins to piece together its story from property deeds and church records the pandemic strikes and the Herefordshire Archive and

Records Centre closes its doors for many months.

Yet evidence for how Pembridge might have looked in the past can be found from other sources. A vivid series of paintings by Breugel depicting rural life in the 16th century, familiar to Gavin from his work as a lecturer on the history of art, act as stepping stones in his quest.

Vignettes of present-day Pembridge life serve a similar purpose, as Gavin and Alastair cultivate their garden, walk their dog in all weathers, decorate their house for Christmas and make new friends around the fire or the piano in the New Inn. As musicians they relish the association with Vaughan Williams, who visited Pembridge in his search for the traditional folk tunes that found their way into his compositions.

Gavin’s tale is full of fascinating digressions and pauses for reflection, for example on his own identity as a gay historian who until very recently would not have been represented in any portrait of a community. There are few precise answers to his questions about Stepps House, but he has written a lyrical and engaging love letter to his family, his friends and to Pembridge.

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A Home for all Seasons by Gavin Plumley is published

by Atlantic Books RRP £16.99 ISBN: 9781838954789 Clare Stevens

Poetry & Storytelling

Comedy

Until Sun 18 July LUDLOW FRINGE FESTIVAL 3 July - Poetry in Party Dresses. Powerful opinion, strength, political polemic delivered in an energetic haze of glitter and tuile. Castle Square, Ludlow, 1pm, free. Chang Thai, Ludlow, 4.30pm, £10. www.ludlowfringefestival.co.uk

Until Sun 10 July LUDLOW FRINGE FESTIVAL 1 July - Nick Hall - Restart. Ludlow Brewery, 7.30pm, £10/£7. 1 July - Rob Gee Poetry Tapas. Methodist Church, 7.30pm, £12/£10. 2 July - Nicola Houghton - It’s all gravy. Rose & Crown, 7pm, pay what you can. 2 July - Louise Atkinson - Mates. Rose & Crown, 8.30pm, pay what you can. 5 July - Alifie Moore - Stealing a Living.

Ludlow Brewery, 7.30pm, £15. 5 & 6 July - Rob Barratt Earwhacks. Rose & Crown, 7.30pm, £8/£6. 6 July - Alfie Moore - Fair Cop Unleashed. Ludlow Brewery, 7.30pm, £15. What Myra Did. The Women’s Centre, 7.30pm, £10/£8. 7 July - PJ Vickers - ZAV. Rose & Crown, 7.30pm, pay what you can. 8 July - PJ Vickers - ZAV. Rose & Crown, 8.30pm, pay what you can. 8 & 9 July Little Boxes - Alphamum Productions Ltd. Rose & Crown, 7pm, £7/£5. 9 July - Lew Fitz - Soft Lad. Rose & Crown, 8.30pm, pay what you can. www.ludlowfringefestival.co.uk

Until Sun 10 July LEDBURY POETRY FESTIVAL 1 July - Simon Armitage reads from his new translation of The Owl and the Nightingale, 7-8pm.

5 July - Polar Bear. Steven Camden aka Polar Bear is an award winning poet, novelist and playwright. Market Theatre, 8.30pm, £10.

6 July - Dancing to Music You Hate, with Jasmine Gardosi, an award winning spoken word poet and slam champion, Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7pm, £13.

6 July - Michael Rosen, ‘Many Different Kinds of Love: A Story of Life, Death and the NHS’, 2-3pm.

9 July The Ledbury Poetry Slam with Steve Rooney and Sara-Jane Arbury, Market Theatre, Ledbury, 8.30pm, £10.

9 July - Chris Riddell & AF Harrold. AF Harrold reads a selection of poems, Chris Riddell will create art before your very eyes, 6.45-7.45pm.

10 July - ‘Another Time This Time’, a collaborative performance drawing on existing texts and images from other times of pandemic and panic as well as contributions from the present. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 5pm, £5. www.ledburypoetry.org.uk Tues 5 July HOMEND POETS OPEN MIC A chance to share words of your own or those of others, put to music, shouted from the table tops, or softly spoken.

Food and drink available all evening. Please note different date to normal meet up (last Tues of the month) to align with Ledbury Poetry Festival (Free entry). Pot & Page, 8 New St, Ledbury, 6.30pm, www.potandpage.co.uk Fri 8 July DARK TALES: AN EVENING OF THE WYRD Join Tangled Tales at Pot & Page for a celebration of spine chilling prose, strange stories, print making & folklore inspired mask making. Food & drink available all evening.

Tickets £10, please book. Pot & Page, 8 New St, Ledbury, 7pm, www.potandpage.co.uk Fri 8 - Sun 10 July GET A WORD IN EDGEWAYS Poetry, storytelling, live literature, street performances, storywalks, craft market, virtual reality, healing field, children’s area, telling fires, camping area, food and drink, talks, performances and workshops. Featuring Simon Heywood, Play it by Ear, Les Barker, Emma Purshouse, Kate Innes, Cath Edwards, Shonaleigh Cumbers, Amelia Armande, David Campbell, Amy Douglas, Rien Van Meensel, Chandrika Joshi, ‘Spoz’ (Giovanni Esposito), The Border Poets, David Campbell, John Row, Paul Francis, Dreadlock Allen, Simone Gillatt, Adrian Johnson and more. Much Wenlock, tickets from £10-£125, www.getawordinedgeways.co.uk Tues 26 July ROGER MCGOUGH Silvester Horne Institute, Church Stretton, 3pm, £17. Part of Church Stretton Arts Festival, www.strettonfestival.org. uk

Thurs 14 - Sun 17 July SHREWSBURY INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL The Old Post Office, Shrewsbury. 14 July - Josh Pugh, ideas and stories from a man who finds laughs in unusual places. 7pm, £8. Lou Conran, host of R4Extra’s Comedy Club. 8.30pm, £8. Eddy Brimsom, your chance to find out what Eddy thinks of the audience. 10pm, £6. All for ages 14+ Henry Tudor House, Shrewsbury. 15 July - Tudur Owen, a show of hope, survival and sheer laziness, 7pm, £8.

Rob Rouse, with his show ‘No Refunds!’, 8.30pm, £8.

Irishman Andrew Ryan, 10pm, £6. All for ages 14+.

Havannah Republic, Shrewsbury. 15 & 16 July - ‘Late & Lively’. Three acts with their riotous club sets, 11.30pm, £10. For ages 14+.

The Old Market Hall, Shrewsbury. 16 July - Justin Moorhouse, a show that may contain yoga, getting older, Madonna, shoplifters, middle-aged cyclists, running and more, 3pm, £8. For ages 14+. Mike Capozzola, American cartoonist and time-traveller, 6.30pm, £8. For ages 13+.

Alistair Barrie’s topical musings on Boris Johnson, global pandemics, fatherhood, Ukraine and more, 8pm, £8. for ages 14+. Danny McLoughlin with his show ‘More Fire’.

For ages 14+. 9.30pm, £8.

Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury. Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival Gala Show. For ages 14+. 7.30pm, £33.50. All details/bookings 01743 281281.

Roger McGough

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Fri 22 July SHAPARAK KHORSANDI: IT WAS THE 90’S The decade where Shaparak left an important part of her brain somehwere in a field in Hampshire... For ages 14+.

Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 8pm, £16, 01600 772467.

Fri 22 July LAUGHTER LOUNGE Comedy Club at The Secret Garden, Coldwells Rd, Hereford, 8pm, £15 includes curry, 07715 953497.

Sat 30 July TERRY ALDERTON: IT’S TERRY Join Terry and alter ego Richie Raganoo for an evening of comic delight. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £17, 01600 772467.

Talks Mon 4 July ROSS ARTS SOCIETY ‘Habitat Catalogued’, a lecture by Caroline Macdonald-Haig. Larruperz Centre, Grammar School Close, Ross-on-Wye, 1.30pm, £10, 01989 565465.

Mon 4 & Thurs 28 July TYBERTON SUMMER TALKS 4 July - Julie Canolis speaking on Pilgrimage, Geography and Mischievous Theology with Evensong sung by the Wanatchee Trinity Church Girls Choir. 28 July - Imam Sohayb Peerbai: Islam and Pilgrimage with the KARIM Devotional singers. St Mary’s Church, Tyberton, 7.30pm, £8, www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tyberton-talks Fri 8 July SAVE THE LUGG An evening of information and debate, exploring reasons and solutions. Speakers include: Helen Stace, Herefordshire Wildlife Trust - more wildlife: a living river. Penelope Gane, lead solicitor Fish Legal - making polluters pay.

Dr Alison Caffyn, Cardiff University - the proliferation of intensive poultry units in Herefordshire. Andrew McRobb, Herefordshire CPRE - citizen science water testing and data capture. Grange Court, Leominster, 6.30pm, speakers 7-8pm, audience Q&A and discussion 8-9pm.

Sponsored by Herefordshire CPRE. Further information, email admin@cpreherefordshire.org.uk

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Wed 13 July STRANGERS AND OTHERS ON THE HEREFORD MAPPA MUNDI A talk by Professor Debra Higgs Strickland, who will explore the Hereford World Map’s tiny, meticulously drawn figures in relation to medieval religious beliefs and cultural attitudes. Hereford Cathedral, 7pm, £10, 01432 374225.

Sat 16 July IN CONVERSATION WITH PROFESSOR DAVID FERRY RE & FIONA MCINTYRE In conjunction with two current exhibition, artists come together to discuss the roots of both exhibitions. David Ferry will further unpack the making of Nolan’s large monochromatic spray paintings, inspired by his ancestral home in Ireland and McIntyre will reveal the influence that working with Nolan’s archive has had on her latest work.

Sidney Nolan Trust, The Rodd, 2.30pm, cost included in entry. Book online www.sidneynolantrust.org or 01544 260149.

Wed 27 July SOUTH WEST SHROPSHIRE GARDENING CLUB ‘Sarracenias - Carnivorous plants and how to grow them’, a talk by Mike King. Lydbury North Village Hall, 7.30pm, non-members welcome, £5, www.gardeningshropshire. co.uk Sat 30 & Sun 31 July HYMN SINGING WEEKEND Sat - Sing old favourites from Ancient & Modern 10am.

Lunch 1pm (byo) at the Village Hall. Professor Dick Watson gives a musically illustrated talk about JB Dykes, 2.30pm. Hymn-singing followed by tea at 3.30pm.

Sun - Sung Communion BCP Service 11am including world-premiere recording of Isaac Watts’ versified 10 Commandments. Canon Rosalind Brown on Hymns Ancient & Modern, 1.30pm, Rehearsal 2.30pm. Sung Evensong Anniversary Service, 4.30pm, then tea. All Saints Church, Monkland, HR6 9DB, £20 in advance, £25 on the day including tea, coffee and souvenir music book, 01722 334337, email vintagehymns@gmail.com Wed 3 August 100 PAINTINGS FROM THE COLLECTION OF THE NATIONAL TRUST A talk given by Dr John Chu, National Trust Senior National Curator for Pictures and Sculpture. Parish Centre, Church Stretton, 3pm, £10. Part of Church Stretton Arts Festival, www.strettonfestival.org.uk

Workshops & Courses Fri 1 July (monthly on the first Friday POT AND PAGE BOOK CLUB Join fellow bookworms to discuss ‘On the Move’ by Michael Rosen as our Ledbury Poetry Festival pick.

A meal inspired by the book will be served during the evening and our all local bar will be open serving literary cocktails until close. Free entry, but please book your space online, www.potandpage.co.uk. Pot & Page, 8 New St, Ledbury, 7pm, 01531 248743.

Sat 2 - Sun 31 July BIG AARDVARK BOOK SALE Thousands of books across all titles all at 50p each. First sale since 2019. Not to be missed! Aardvark Books, Brampton Bryan, Bucknell, 01547 530744, www.aardvark-books.com

July RED EARTH ARTS STUDIO WORKSHOPS 14 July - Thursday Theme Reads, bring something to read aloud for 5 mins max on a given theme, 10.30am-12pm at Red Earth Arts Studio or 7-8.30pm on Zoom, £5.

28 July - Thursday Theme Writes, using different themes as starting points, suitable for beginners, 10.30am12.30pm at Red Earth Arts Studio or 7-9pm on Zoom, £12.

18 July - Shape-Shift Words, a practical workshop day with Sara-Jane Arbury and Jeanette McCulloch exploring and interpreting creative writing, words and text as visual art, 10am-4pm, £65. 24 July - Write Poetry, suitable for beginners and experienced writers, 10.30am-12.30pm.

27 July - Write Poetry - Online Zoom workshop for beginners and experienced writers, 7-9pm, £12.

Workshops run by Sara-Jane Arbury. Red Earth Arts Studio 4, Homend, Ledbury, 07814 830031, sjarbury@gmail.com

Last Tuesday of each month HOMEND POETS Share words written by themselves or others. Music, good company and food. No booking required. Pot & Page, 8 New St, Ledbury, 6.30pm, www.potandpage.co.uk 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.

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

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

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

Last Thursday of the month BOOK CLUB De Koffie Pot, Bridge St, Hereford, 8pm, 01432 357753, ECStarling@theherefordacademy.org.uk

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

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

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 Tuesday READING ROOM The Courtyard, Hereford, 10.30am-12.30pm, £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.

A humorous Memoir of a Herefordshire Support Worker whose advice was at best occasionally considered.

But more often than not, ignored completely.

Available from: Hereford Tourist Information, Hop Pocket Shopping Village, Ledbury Books & Maps, Rossiter Books, Pengethley Garden Centre, Castle Book Shop in Ludlow.

Also available as an E-Book.

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grass roots Is Failing Atlantic Current Behind Our Dismal Spring?

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HERE is a feature of our weather that has troubled me in the last few years. It is the failure of springtime to arrive in any convincing way. So concerned have I been that I mounted my own robust scientific study. Over several days in May, I looked out of window. But, usually, I failed to spot anything resembling warm sunshine.

In order to reinforce this research, I would step outside the front door sometimes, to see what the air felt like.

Usually, it did not feel balmy. It often felt cool, damp and dispiriting. Although there was the occasional patch of sunlight, there was nothing that would make you want to go out and buy a lounger! Or a bottle of Ambre Solaire against sunburn. (Other brands are available.) While lazily googling to see if any experts shared my thoughts, I was shocked to discover that we had endured a miserable spring in north west Europe last year as well. How come I didn’t notice? Maybe I was just cowering indoors, trying not to catch COVID! In my schooldays, I did not put much effort into geography. It seemed mostly to be about wheat in endless swathes of Canada. Or possibly about sheep in equally vast swathes of Australia or New Zealand. Rocks and ice in the Swiss alps also got a mention and, at my school, some of us even signed up for a week-long trip to Switzerland, ostensibly to learn about geology and glaciers. But, instead of examining the ice and rocks, we mostly just spent our time taking ferries across Lake Lucerne, or downing industrial quantities of schnapps.

However, today, I do still recall an expression that was drilled into us by our geography teachers. It was “warm wet, westerly winds.” And we were assured that Britain would always benefit from those prevailing winds. They would bring useful rainfall, and, when it wasn’t raining, we would often bask in warm sunshine. We learned also that a benign ocean current, the Gulf Stream, would keep Britain warmish and wettish for ever and a day!

Global warming did not get a look-in. But a few decades have gone by, and now the warm wet westerlies seem to be going on the blink. The Gulf Stream seems to be sputtering. Or stalling. Or petering out...

Maybe! The trouble is, it takes about a thousand years (or is it a million?) for anything to be quite definite when it comes to weakening ocean currents! I first read the bad news about them a few years into this century.

The evidence sounded shaky at first, but by 2005 a team of oceanographers led by Professor Harry Bryden of Southampton University were getting alarmed. Their worries focused on the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation. It’s known to boffins as the AMOC. Bryden and his team concluded that this system of currents had slowed down by more than 30%, compared with its strength over the previous hundreds of years.

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Since then, other academic teams have sounded warnings over threats to the warm currents that used to make Britain’s climate so pleasant in spring and summer.

One study, published in February this year, used indirect methods to trace changes in the Atlantic circulation all the

way back to 400AD. That is because direct methods, using floating gadgets anchored to the sea floor, began to be available only around 2004.

A scientist independent of this year’s study, Dr Andrew Meijers, of the British Antarctic Survey, commented that the researchers had used a wide range of independent sources to assess changes over many centuries, “...and so it is very telling that almost all point to a significant slowdown in the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation in the last century.”

As I understand it, the Gulf Stream is a current, with several branches, which sends warm water from the Caribbean, sweeping up towards north-west Europe, with Britain sitting happily in its path. Whereas the AMOC is somewhat larger and more diffuse.

Britain’s foremost weather watchers, at the Met Office, have added their weight to the debate. This spring, they say, Wales has had only 58% of its normal spring rainfall.

In the last three years they have published briefing papers which have only added to my fears. One is entitled “The slowdown or shutdown of AMOC – key regulator of global climate”. The use of that word “shutdown” by such a cautious body is alarming. The Met Office says that although a total shutdown of the AMOC this century is “very unlikely”, it is “still plausible”.

Another Met Office paper says that the Atlantic circulation (AMOC) “...plays a crucial role...keeping Europe much warmer than it would be otherwise.” It states that “if (the circulation) slowed or stopped completely, it would have widespread impacts, including substantial cooling of the Northern Hemisphere. There would also be... increases in winter storms over Europe, and sea levels around the North Atlantic basin could rise by up to half a metre more” than is already expected due to global warming.

Ouch! We have been warned. But how many of us noticed the warnings? Were we keeping alert and informed? Or were we just staring vacantly out of the window, wondering when the weather was going to perk up a bit and give us a real sunny day for a change?

Julian O’Halloran

Green Events Wed 6 July, Sat 27 August & Wed 7 September OPEN GARDENS Explore the Chapter House, Cloister garden, Canon’s garden, Dean’s garden and Bishop’s garden. (25 June NGS). Hereford Cathedral, bookable sessions between 10am and 3.30pm, £5, www.herefordcathedral.org July NGS POWYS GARDENS 2 July - Aberangell Village Gardens, Machynlleth, 11am-4pm, £6, teas. 2 & 3 July - Lower Wernfigin Barns, Trallong, Brecon, 11am-5pm, £5, teas. 2 & 3 - July Ash & Elm Horticulture, Cae Felyn, Old Hall, Llanidloes, 10.30am-4pm, £5, teas. 3 July - Treberfydd House, Llangasty, Bwlch, Brecon, 1pm-5.30pm, £5.50, teas.

South Street Gardens, Rhayader, 1-4.30pm, £5, teas.

10 July - Tynrhos, Newbridge-on-Wye, 1.30-5.30pm, £5, teas. Cultivate Community Garden, Llanidloes Rd, Newtown, 1-5pm, £4.50, teas. 11 July - Garthmyl Hall, Montgomery, 11am-5pm, £5, teas. 13 July - Tranquility Haven, 7 Lords Land, Whitton, Knighton, 6-8pm, £4.50.

16 & 17 July - 1 Glanrafon, Llanwddyn, Oswestry, 11am-4.30pm, £4.50. 23 & 24 July - Church House, Llandefalle, Brecon, 2-5.30pm, £5, teas. 23 July Ponthafren, Long Bridge St, Newtown, 10am-4.30pm, donations, teas. 23 & 24 July - Llys Celyn, Llanwnog, Caersws, 2-5pm, £5, teas. 23 & 24 July - Brookside, Llanbister, 11am-5.30pm, £5, teas. 24 July - Glanoer, Bettws, Hundred House, Llandrindod Wells, 2-5pm, £5, teas, picnics. 30 & 31 July - Evancoyd Court, Presteigne, 11am-5pm, £6, teas. 30 & 31 July - Glansevern Hall Gardens, Berriew, 12-5pm, £6, teas. 31 July - Monaughty Mill, Knighton, 11.30am-5pm, £4.50, teas.

Details www.ngs.org.uk Fri 8 July SAVE THE LUGG An evening of information and debate, exploring reasons and solutions. Speakers include: Helen Stace, Herefordshire Wildlife Trust - more wildlife: a living river. Penelope Gane, lead solicitor Fish Legal - making polluters pay.

Dr Alison Caffyn, Cardiff University - the proliferation of intensive poultry units in Herefordshire. Andrew McRobb, Herefordshire CPRE - citizen science water testing and data capture. Grange Court, Leominster, 6.30pm, speakers 7-8pm, audience Q&A and discussion 8-9pm.

Sponsored by Herefordshire CPRE. Further information, email admin@cpreherefordshire.org.uk Fri 8 - Mon 11 July WYE JULY Communities the length of the River Wye are sending out a chilling SOS message that we only have two years before the Wye passes a point of no return.

8 July - Leominster - Save the Lugg (see details above).

9 July - Hereford - Afternoon, King George’s Playing Fields, pop-up citizen science activities for families. ‘River’, film followed by panel discussion, The Courtyard, 5.15pm.

10 July - Monmouth 10.45am, Procession of Endangered River Creatures from Agincourt Square to the Old Monnow Bridge. 11am-3pm, stalls and events on the Green by the Old Monnow Bridge.

10 July - Hay-on-Wye. ‘Declaration on the state of the river from The Castle Steps, 12pm, followed by an afternoon of poetry, music and performance culminating in a solutions stage where speakers will lay out a vision for protecting the Wye. Latest event details visit www.fouw.org.uk/wyejuly.

Sat 9 & Sun 10 July GLASBURY ARTS OPEN GARDENS 10 open gardens in Glasbury-on-Wye. Plus live music and art. 11am-4pm, purchase tickets on both days at Glasbury VH from 10.45am, ticket includes map. No dogs. All proceeds to Glasbury Arts. www.glasburyarts.co.uk Sun 10 July LUDLOW’S GREEN FESTIVAL The county’s largest event that brings environmental issues to the forefront in an interactive and entertaining way. Featuring live music, family activities, green market, Climate Question Time, electric bikes, Ludlow Brewery bar and much more. Castle Square, Ludlow, 10am-3pm, free.

Part of Ludlow Fringe Festival, www.ludlowfringefestival. co.uk Sun 31 July OPEN DAY At the Castle Hill Allotments, Knucklas. Music, tea and cake, 1-5pm.

Until December LOCAL NATURAL HISTORY TALKS Learn from experts in their field: mammals, moths, bees, freshwater habitats, birds, fungi, fossils. CARAD, East St, Rhayader, £5 with free refreshments, book online, www.carad.org.uk Wed & Sat until September GARDEN TOURS Discover the historic gardens around Hereford Cathedral.

Wed 2.30pm, Sat 11am, £6, www.herefordcathedral.org/ garden-tours July - Sept SHROPSHIRE HILLS DISCOVERY CENTRE 9 July - Session 2: An Introduction to Dragonfly & Damselfly Identification with Sue Rees Evans aimed at beginners.

Bring wellies and waterproofs, 10am-4pm, £15. 23 July - Discovering Bees and Wasps with expert, Ian Cheeseborough. Bring wellies and waterproofs, 10am-2pm £15.

23 July - Charity Car Boot, raising funds for Hopton Rehab and Homing’s Winter hay fund, 2-4.30pm, £5 per boot, 07989 602773. 25 - 29 July - Purple Prickles & Poisonous Warts for ages 3-11 year olds, 1-2.30pm, £4.40. 1 - 5 & 22 - 26 Aug - Fire and Food for ages 4-11 year olds, 1-2.30pm, £4.40. 8 - 12 Aug & 29 Aug - 2 Sept - Iron Age Camp for ages 4-11 year olds, 1-2.30pm, £4.40. Bookings essential for all of the above. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, 01588 676060, www.shropshirehillsdiscoverycentre.co.uk July KNIGHTON COMMUNITY WOODLANDS GROUP We manage woodlands for the benefit of wildlife and our members. Volunteer with us on our weekly task days to learn new skills. http://tveg.org.uk/wordpress/woodland-project Email woodland@tveg.org.uk 01547 520374.

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 Thurs February GREENPEACE TALK Informal meeting of local activists and supporters to discuss campaigns and how we can get involved. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7.30pm, pbdelphiee@hotmail.com

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

A is for ACUPUNCTURE with Joanna Bruce RGN, MBAcC at The Body Clinic, Leominster & Richard’s Castle. Treating pain (NICE recommended) and long-term health conditions since 1985. Food intolerance testing. Phone 01584 831 840 or text 07984 460969.

E-booking: www.thebodyclinicleominster.co.uk ACCREDITED, EXPERIENCED PSYCHOTHERAPIST & COUNSELLOR: One-to-one sessions for adults age 18 upwards, in Hay-on-Wye (HR3) and by online video. Find relief from anxiety and depression; overcome trauma; transform anger and low self-worth; navigate divorce, bereavement, and other difficult life experiences. Contact Sarah Hamilton at HAY COUNSELLING, 07580 482751, www.haycounselling.co.uk.

ACUPUNCTURE. Sandy Sandaver Lic Ac MBAcC. I practice an integrated style of acupuncture using 5 element and TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) and am a member of the British Acupuncture Council. I also carry out home visits. Hay Acupuncture Clinic, Rose Cottage, Cusop Dingle, Hay-On-Wye 01497 821625/07980 596218 sandysandaver@onetel.com or www.hayacupunctureclinic.co.uk ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, TRAUMA, LOW SELF WORTH and emotional difficulties - our innovative approach is being used with private and NHS clients with great success.

Clients attend an average of 4 sessions to achieve a substantial, some say transformative, effect on their well being. You can check out the testimonials and book a one to one session on our website www.peaceofmindnow.co.uk or get in touch for more information Mike Buckley 07931 986168 mcmbuckley@gmail.com AROMATHERAPY massage and facials - Bach Remedies - Herbalism - Reiki. For comprehensive, holistic treatment: Roz Myers Brown, Dip. Ar. IPTI, MIPTI. Kington clinic.

07967 137208, roz.brown@btinternet.com ASTROLOGY Have you ever wondered if your life is on the right path, or what the year might hold in these uncertain times? Astrological interpretations including natal and year ahead from Pagan Art. www.paganart.co.uk/astrology 10% off first chart with code BS22CA. THE BRIGHT N BUTE COMPANY - Medical/Sports & Veterinary - K-laser (low level laser therapy) endorsed by vets (VBS Direct) & NHS (NICE guidance) for GP practices & medical profession. Contact: Louisa Clarke BSc(hons) RVN BHSPT Cert Ed. Email: thebrightnbutecompany@ gmail.com Website: https://the-bright-n-bute-company. business.site CLEAR HEAD, FREE BODY, OPEN HEART Craniosacral Therapy, Therapeutic Massage and Yoga Classes with Clare Johnson, to help you feel more at ease and aligned physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. I work in Ludlow and Elton, near Wigmore. Please phone 07980 070675 or email clareswork@gmail.com

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CHARTERED CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST & PSYCHODYNAMIC PSYCHOTHERAPIST with over 25 years professional NHS experience, providing psychological help to adults. Please see website for details: www. drmatthewfaull.co.uk. I am highly trained and experienced in using evidence–based psychotherapies to relieve distress and help you achieve your life goals, and offer sessions in Ludlow and Leintwardine. I also offer supervision to mental health professionals. Please contact me by email: mfaull@ btinternet.com, to arrange a free initial phone conversation to consider your needs. Registered with British Psychological Society, British Psychoanalytic Council, Health Professions Council.

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.

For more information 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. Author of “The Horse Leads the Way”. Shropshire/Herefordshire/Borders. Contact me on: 01588 630061/07583 726207; angela@equinereflections. co.uk; or visit www.thehorsestruth.co.uk GONG BATH SOUND MEDITATION SESSIONS Group sessions twice a month. 1:1 sessions. Private groups. www.lizzieyogaherford.com lizegg@live.co.uk 07870 345216.

HAPPINESS COACHING & PERSON CENTRED COUNSELLING I’ve been practicing for 27 years and offer a safe confidential space to off load your stresses and problems bringing relief and skills for life enabling you to be your true, authentic, fulfilled, relaxed and happier self. I’m compassionate, empathic, focused and work with integrity.

Check my profile online at The Body Clinic Leominster and for booking an appointment or call me on 07903 415359.

HEREFORD HOMEOPATH Juliet Ablett RHom, MARH, MNCHM. Holistic health care with experienced practitioner using homeopathy, essences and homeobotanicals; safe and effective for all ages. I work with you as an individual, listening without judgement, working with whatever issues or problems you may have. Regular clinics in Monmouth and Hereford, incl. Saturday morning children’s clinic in Hereford. See website: www.julietablett.co.uk or contact Juliet at juliet@julietablett.co.uk or 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 07910 892172.

HYPNOTHERAPY Vicky Nicolson-James DipHP HWHP Herefordshire based empathetic hypnotherapist offering online or 1-1 therapy to help you live the life you want and deserve. Professional Hypnotherapy Practitioner Association and National Society of Hypnotherapy.

T:01568 760 306 E: vickynicolsonjames@gmail.com WhatsApp: 07790 162067.

JINGTM LUCIA LLOYD-CLOKIE ACMT (ADV.CLINICAL MASSAGE THERAPIST) JING Method Advanced Clinical Massage -a unique outcome based system for addressing chronic musculoskeletal pain through a tried and tested fusion of advanced soft tissue and massage techniques. If you’re looking to reduce your pain and increase range of movement in 6 treatments or less (+ or -) contact Lucia, who will facilitate your healing journey. Discover your #bodyamazing! m:07506 906614; email: hello@unwind-clinic.co.uk; visit website: www.unwind-clinic.co.uk on FB and IG. In Hereford Daytime Thur & Fri: Lotions and Potions (opposite Fodder), Church St, or Hereford Yoga Centre Monday till 8pm.

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.

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 NUTRITIONAL THERAPIST JULIE HOWES If you suffer gut problems, dementia, hormone imbalance, chronic fatigue or any degenerative disease, I can help. Four consultations £150. Home visits or therapy room Hereford.

Call 07462 937 389. Web site juliehowesnutrition.com Email juliehowesnutrition@outlook.com ONE-TO-ONE SHADOW WORK SESSIONS EXPERIENTIAL, RELATIONAL & EMBODIED THERAPEUTIC PROCESS Shadow work is a great way of approaching your inner experience and those things you want to change. It is a deep, sensitive and safe way of working with all manner of issues even when you have no idea how or where to begin. As we unburden ourselves from the limiting beliefs, behaviours and associated stuck emotions what emerges is an integrity and an authentic expression of our true self; a wholeness from which flows a greater engagement and enjoyment of life. I offer experiential psychotherapeutic process for personal development and for the exploration and transformation of inner conflict and difficulty. Find out more and schedule a free 30-minute consultation at: www.inner-truth.co.uk Alasdair Kirk - 07878 964 792.

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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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.

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 inperson in Llanidloes, mid-Wales. For more info and to book call 07388 491 990; email wendy@wiselivingworld.com; website www.wiselivingworld.com.

PARKINSON’S LIFE PROGRAMME: 1 to 1 Neuro Physio-Led Coaching, Education and Exercise for People with Parkinson’s and their Families. A Flexible and Positive Approach from Diagnosis onwards. Sarah Edwards Parkinson’s Specialist Physiotherapist, MCSP HCPC-Registered. Clinic Based in Castle Street, Hereford.

Home or Gym visits available. Contact us on 01432 628123 or www.edwardsphysio.co.uk

Workshops

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 REIKI I’ve been a Reiki practitioner and Spiritual Healer for 15 years. It’s a very gentle powerful healing of the mind and body, relieving pain, stress and anxiety bringing relief, comfort and relaxation. Check my profile online at The Body Clinic Leominster and for booking an appointment or call me on 07903 415359. Suzanna Underwood Advanced Reiki Master.

SPIRITUAL HEALER. 30 years plus experience.

One-on-one healing and ‘introduction to healing’ workshops.

“If you truly know yourself you will truly know freedom”.

Please contact Gilly Williamson, MNFSH, Field House, Kinnerton. 01547 560874.

SOULFUL AND SHAMANIC HEALING AND GUIDANCE WITH SUE ROSE GOULD. Facilitating wellbeing to realise fullest potential through Soul Plan coaching and Shamanic Practice. All consultations can be virtual and online.

Contact Sue through website: suepg.co.uk or message 07591 130762.

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.

THE BODY CLINIC LEOMINSTER HEALTH A holistic health centre at 17, West Street, Leominster HR6 8EP. Health Assessments, Sports & Holistic massage, Acupuncture, Osteopathy, Hypnotherapy, Thai massage, Reflexology, Mindfulness, Yoga, Tai Chi, Life coaching, Counselling (adults and young people), Reiki. Support with rehabilitation, pain, long term health conditions, women’s and men’s health, mental health, fertility and pregnancy. www.thebodyclinicleominster T: 01568 368 907/ 07493 078 566 E: thebodyclinicleominster@gmail.com ~ZX

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

WORKSHOP LISTINGS - Single (dated) listings are free.

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

Thurs 7 July YOGAWith Karen Booth. Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, near Newtown, £8, please book in advance, 07794 337318.

Sun 7 August HEALTH & WELLBEING FESTIVAL Healthy lifestyles, alternative healing, psychic and Tarot readings, crystals, food, skincare, gifts and more. Explore alternative ways of living - Holistic approaches, speak to professionals about mental health and wellbeing. Enjoy workshops and talks, live music. Bookable taster sessions for Thai Massage, yoga, readings, children’s activities.

Knighton Community Centre, LD7 1DR, 10am-4pm, free.

To book a stand email knightoncomm@gmail.com Sat 13 August LEARN TO DOWSE Learn how to use the tools and techniques to help guide us in daily life, including health, making choices, finding lost object, electricity cables, underground streams and more.

Weobley Marsh, 10.30am-3pm, £35, proceeds to Ukraine, 01544 319141 or email jdevey@btinternet.com FELDENKRAIS Awareness Through Movement Classes.

Learn to move more freely, with greater ease and flexibility, improving posture, balance and coordination. The Feldenkrais method uses a combination of gentle movement and relaxed attention to improve comfort and function and to enhance our sense of well being. Online classes (Tuesday mornings and Wednesday evenings); live classes in Tenbury (Wednesday mornings). To book and for more information, please contact Jane at janesethi@yahoo.co.uk or on 07949 432555.

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.

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

Human medical / Sport Rehabilitation

Clinic addresses: Hay-on-Wye Google: Pinewood Health & Beauty Hay-on-Wye.

Veterinary Low Level Laser Therapy I will travel to your horses and pets.

Louisa Clarke BSc (hons) Cert Ed. RVN, BHSPT Email: thebrightnbutecompany@gmail.com Mobile: 07972 220082 Web: www.thebright-n-bute-company.com

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