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Spend a creative and relaxing day making pots on the potter’s wheel. Ever yearned to go ‘hands on’ with a potter’s wheel…or maybe you need to fine tune your technique? Whatever your experience, beginner or improver, this is the course for you. Small friendly groups and eight electric potter’s wheels ensure plenty of individual attention and guidance. Participants are consistently amazed at what they achieve in a day! Cost: £130 Includes refreshments, lunch, firing, glazing (1-3 pots) and the cost of posting your masterpieces. Dates for 2019 Sat 12 Jan, Sat 26 Jan, Sat 9 Feb, Sat 16 Feb, Sat 9 Mar, Sat 23 Mar, Sat 13 Apr, Sat 27 Apr, Sat 11 May, Sat 25 May, Sat 8 Jun, Sat 22 Jun, Sat 6 Jul, Sat 14 Sept, Sat 21 Sept, Sat 12 Oct, Sat 26 Oct, Sat 16 Nov, Sat 23 Nov, Sat 7 Dec. 10am – 4pm Other dates are available for x2 or more participants and large groups How to book: Please contact the Pottery to check availability admin@eastnorpottery.co.uk Tel: 01531 633886. Pottery address: Eastnor Pottery & The Flying Potter Home Farm Eastnor Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1RD W: www.eastnorpottery.co.uk

A Brewery Tour – beer, brewing, ingredients, our brewery by Swan Brewery Head over to Swan Brewery on the Enterprise Park in Leominster for a beer filled, yet educational afternoon. Head Brewer Jimmy Swan will lead the tour and talk. There is plenty of beer to drink and you’ll be enlightened on the brewing process, brewing ingredients, the background to Swan Brewery and what makes a good pint. In the interests of furthering your beer knowledge, don your best drinking trousers and sort out a taxi or a lift! W: swanbrewery.co.uk Get Tickets

February Half Term Childrens Activities at Oaker Wood Have your children been cooped up in front of the TV all winter? The first rays of sunshine are glimmering in the sky making us think of Spring, February Half Term is fast approaching and with it the first chance of 2019 to get out in the woods for some activities. Fresh air, climbing, Assault Course & Target shooting are just some of the adventurous activities on offer at Oaker Wood Leisure near Leominster. A full day of activities for children aged 7-12 years is on offer Wed 20th February. Great opportunity to try out loads of adventurous activities all in one day and costs just £24.50pp. Spaces are limited so early booking is advisable. For Teenagers there is an afternoon of Paintball on Wed 20th Feb – just £15pp. Great value as this is a 40% discount off our standard Paintball Party price. More information and book on line: www.oakerwoodleisure.co.uk/holiday

The 17th edition of Borderlines Film Festival will take place from Friday 1 to 17 March 2019. Lots of varied movies but also varied places which you can experience them in: from arts centres, community cinemas, pop-ups and village halls. Many will be screened in established venues across Herefordshire, Shropshire, Worcestershire and Powys as well as some new ones. Full details of the programme will be available on the Borderlines website www.borderlinesfilmfestival.org nearer the time, Visit the website.

Spend a relaxing weekend making pots on the potter’s wheel. The therapeutic benefits of working with soft clay on the potter’s wheel are well documented. Participants often leave the studio on Sunday afternoon feeling totally de-stressed and with an overwhelming sense of well-being. “I feel like I’ve spent a weekend at a health farm!” commented a recent punter. Small friendly groups and eight electric potter’s wheels ensure plenty of individual attention and guidance. You will explore a whole range of making techniques based upon the potter’s wheel including: throwing, turning, attaching handles & motifs and decorating methods using under-glaze and coloured slip. Cost: £240 Includes refreshments, lunch, materials, (1-4 pots) firing, glazing and the cost of posting your finished masterpieces. Content: Day 1 The workshop starts at 10am where you’ll be individually assigned a potter’s wheel for the duration of the workshop. After tea/coffee, introductions and initial demonstration you will be taken as a group, step by step, through the pot throwing process. Once you have got the hang of things, you will be encouraged to develop at your own pace with individual tutoring as and when required. Around 1pm, a lunch consisting of rolls, cheese, ham, salad and fruit is […]

British vocal quintet Apollo 5 will give an engaging and lively a cappella performance of classical, folk, jazz and pop. The widely acclaimed international award winning British vocal quintet will give an engaging and lively a cappella performance of classical, folk, jazz and pop.  Apollo 5 is  committed to  providing inspiring musical opportunities for young people through the VCM Foundation. Apollo5 is part of the VCM Foundation, and is involved in its innovative education programme aiming to inspire creativity through music. The programme, led by VOCES8, reaches 40,000 young people annually, working in over 300 schools in the UK, France, Sweden, the USA and Asia. The foundation has its home at the Gresham Centre, at St Anne and St Agnes Church in the heart of the City of London. In partnership with the Diocese of London, VCM has established a hub for excellence in education, outreach and the performance of vocal music. Herefordshire Historic Churches Trust and Hereford Cathedral School’s Music Outreach organisation have joined forces to create ‘Music in Quiet Places’, a programme of live choral music events in large and small church venues across Herefordshire. W: hhct.co.uk/music-in-quiet-places

Following audience favourites ‘Stories from the Hop Yards’ and ‘Chewing the Cud’, this new Catcher Media film delves deep into the Derek Evans photographic archive from the 1950s – 1970s to bring you the stories behind his photographs of the county, from the May Fair to Hereford United, from the Fownhope Heart of Oak walk to jazz clubs, from childhood to politics and much more. The film is part of the Herefordshire Life Through a Lens project, which explores the huge collection of photographs and negatives from Herefordshire photographer Derek Evans. Alongside digitising and exhibiting his archive, the project is creating an extensive selection of a over a 100 oral history videos from Herefordshire people, about the memories the photographs evoke. The archive consists of over 200,000 negatives, 790 exhibition images, hundreds of prints, scrapbooks full of newspaper cuttings, photo journals, and daily log books of the studio’s activities. “Derek was clearly passionate about Hereford and the region. His image repertoire is affectionate, humanist, liberal and well crafted.” Dr Russell Roberts, University of South Wales Upcoming Screening Dates Monday 11th March – The Courtyard, Hereford – 7.30pm (tickets £5-7) Tuesday 12th March – The Courtyard, Hereford – 12.00 midday (tickets £5-7) Wednesday […]

Following audience favourites ‘Stories from the Hop Yards’ and ‘Chewing the Cud’, this new Catcher Media film delves deep into the Derek Evans photographic archive from the 1950s – 1970s to bring you the stories behind his photographs of the county, from the May Fair to Hereford United, from the Fownhope Heart of Oak walk to jazz clubs, from childhood to politics and much more. The film is part of the Herefordshire Life Through a Lens project, which explores the huge collection of photographs and negatives from Herefordshire photographer Derek Evans. Alongside digitising and exhibiting his archive, the project is creating an extensive selection of a over a 100 oral history videos from Herefordshire people, about the memories the photographs evoke. The archive consists of over 200,000 negatives, 790 exhibition images, hundreds of prints, scrapbooks full of newspaper cuttings, photo journals, and daily log books of the studio’s activities. “Derek was clearly passionate about Hereford and the region. His image repertoire is affectionate, humanist, liberal and well crafted.” Dr Russell Roberts, University of South Wales Upcoming Screening Dates Monday 11th March – The Courtyard, Hereford – 7.30pm (tickets £5-7) Tuesday 12th March – The Courtyard, Hereford – 12.00 midday (tickets £5-7) Wednesday […]

LEGO® Brick History exhibition is coming to Hereford! Brick History takes famous moments from history and imagines them in LEGO® bricks – how many do you recognise? From DNA and the Big Bang to Mozart, Martin Luther King and mobile phones, LEGO® artist Warren Elsmore and his team have created a celebration of our shared stories, struggles, and triumphs, made from everyone’s favourite Danish toy. From tiny recreations of Concorde and the Titanic that could fit in your hand, to a 1.5m square medieval castle bustling with activity, there are models to make you smile, to make you think, and to inspire you to build a better world. Tickets £2 child, £3.50 adult, £8.50 family (2 adults, 2 children), Under 5s free (Plus £1.50 booking fee per transaction) Book LEGO® tickets or call The Courtyard Box Office on 01432 340555. W: herefordshire.gov.uk

Following audience favourites ‘Stories from the Hop Yards’ and ‘Chewing the Cud’, this new Catcher Media film delves deep into the Derek Evans photographic archive from the 1950s – 1970s to bring you the stories behind his photographs of the county, from the May Fair to Hereford United, from the Fownhope Heart of Oak walk to jazz clubs, from childhood to politics and much more. The film is part of the Herefordshire Life Through a Lens project, which explores the huge collection of photographs and negatives from Herefordshire photographer Derek Evans. Alongside digitising and exhibiting his archive, the project is creating an extensive selection of a over a 100 oral history videos from Herefordshire people, about the memories the photographs evoke. The archive consists of over 200,000 negatives, 790 exhibition images, hundreds of prints, scrapbooks full of newspaper cuttings, photo journals, and daily log books of the studio’s activities. “Derek was clearly passionate about Hereford and the region. His image repertoire is affectionate, humanist, liberal and well crafted.” Dr Russell Roberts, University of South Wales Upcoming Screening Dates Monday 18th March – Regal Theatre & Cinema, Tenbury Wells – 7.30.pm (tickets £5-7.50) Tuesday 19th March – Regal Theatre & Cinema, […]

Join the multiple award-winning Hereford Gilbert & Sullivan Society for this year’s production of The Mikado, a topsy-turvy musical satire of English society set in the fictional Japanese town of Titipu. Featuring some of Gilbert & Sullivan’s best-known songs, including ‘Three Little Maids’ and ‘I’ve Got A Little List’, it is the story of some unlucky star-crossed lovers, an unfilled beheadings quota at the county jail, and one enormous conspiracy with hilarious consequences. You will laugh out loud in the company of Nanki-Poo, Yum-Yum, Pooh-Bah and Ko-Ko, with all the signature razor-sharp dialogue and fabulously catchy melodies of Gilbert & Sullivan. To find out what happens in the Town of Titipu, tickets are available at the Courtyard Box Office (01432 340555) or online https://www.courtyard.org.uk/events/the-mikado/ 20-23 March, Wednesday 7.30 and Saturday 2.30 £14, Thursday to Saturday 7.30 £16. Students £5 all performances. Schools matinee Wed 20th 2pm.

Join the multiple award-winning Hereford Gilbert & Sullivan Society for this year’s production of The Mikado, a topsy-turvy musical satire of English society set in the fictional Japanese town of Titipu. Featuring some of Gilbert & Sullivan’s best-known songs, including ‘Three Little Maids’ and ‘I’ve Got A Little List’, it is the story of some unlucky star-crossed lovers, an unfilled beheadings quota at the county jail, and one enormous conspiracy with hilarious consequences. You will laugh out loud in the company of Nanki-Poo, Yum-Yum, Pooh-Bah and Ko-Ko, with all the signature razor-sharp dialogue and fabulously catchy melodies of Gilbert & Sullivan. To find out what happens in the Town of Titipu, tickets are available at the Courtyard Box Office (01432 340555) or online https://www.courtyard.org.uk/events/the-mikado/ 20-23 March, Wednesday 7.30 and Saturday 2.30 £14, Thursday to Saturday 7.30 £16. Students £5 all performances. Schools matinee Wed 20th 2pm.

The Weir Garden is a beautiful National Trust property boasting a lovely riverside garden, mature trees and even some ancient Roman ruins. Being just outside Hereford this stunning venue is easy to reach from Weobley, Leominster, Hay-on-Wye, Bromyard, Kington and even Presteigne. The course starts with a short introduction on what to look for and a brief of the general countryside codes, where they relate to foragers. Then we’ll set off on a roughly 2.5 hour walk around the gardens and along the River Wye, teaching you how to identify the different Spring shoots, plants, flowers and hopefully mushrooms that we find. There will be a break along the way for some homemade refreshments such as our lovely hogweed and wild garlic soup. After the walk we will end the day with a tasty wild food lunch based on what we have found. This will include some treats made from our recent finds, a wild salad that we will pick on the day and possibly even some wild garlic pesto. After the course we will email you a list of everything we talk about on the day; to help you remember what you have learnt. Please note that only assistance […]

Join the multiple award-winning Hereford Gilbert & Sullivan Society for this year’s production of The Mikado, a topsy-turvy musical satire of English society set in the fictional Japanese town of Titipu. Featuring some of Gilbert & Sullivan’s best-known songs, including ‘Three Little Maids’ and ‘I’ve Got A Little List’, it is the story of some unlucky star-crossed lovers, an unfilled beheadings quota at the county jail, and one enormous conspiracy with hilarious consequences. You will laugh out loud in the company of Nanki-Poo, Yum-Yum, Pooh-Bah and Ko-Ko, with all the signature razor-sharp dialogue and fabulously catchy melodies of Gilbert & Sullivan. To find out what happens in the Town of Titipu, tickets are available at the Courtyard Box Office (01432 340555) or online https://www.courtyard.org.uk/events/the-mikado/ 20-23 March, Wednesday 7.30 and Saturday 2.30 £14, Thursday to Saturday 7.30 £16. Students £5 all performances. Schools matinee Wed 20th 2pm.

Organised by Wild Food UK, Spring Foraging Courses will be held at Eastnor Castle Deer Park on the outskirts of Ledbury, by kind permission of Eastnor Castle. This beautiful, well situated venue is within easy reach of Malvern, Bromyard, Hereford, Worcester, Ross-on-wye, Cheltenham and Gloucester. Meet in the parking area along the road opposite to the main entrance to the Castle grounds at 12pm for a short introduction on what to look for and a brief of the general countryside codes, where they relate to foragers. The course starts with a short introduction on what to look for and a brief of the general countryside codes, where they relate to foragers. Then we’ll set off on a roughly 2.5 hour walk around the deer park and the castle grounds, teaching you how to identify the different Spring shoots, plants, flowers and hopefully mushrooms that we find. There will be a break along the way for some homemade refreshments such as our lovely hogweed and wild garlic soup. After the walk we will end the day with a tasty wild food lunch based on what we have found. This will include some treats made from our recent finds, a wild salad that we […]

Hereford Waterworks Museum is holding its first in-steam event of the year on Sunday 31st March 2019. The Museum is keen to encourage people with disabilities to visit, with their carer if appropriate, and entry will be free to people with disabilities and their carer on the day. (Entry is free for all children under 16 throughout the year.) The Waterworks Museum is a destination for steam and industrial history enthusiasts, as well as a family attraction, and includes an award-winning children’s Heritage Water Park. It tells the history of drinking water through working steam engines, interactive displays and hands-on activities, and when the engines are in-steam, visitors can experience the sights, sounds and smells of a bygone age. Volunteers will be on hand to show the exhibits and encourage visitors to try out the historical water devices. The displays in the exhibition area are at a low-level so everyone can see, hear, play and touch. There are audio-visual displays, pick up and touch tactile objects and replica artefacts. All parts of the site can be accessed by wheelchair users and all signs use lettering which is legible to those with impaired vision. Outside displays have dropped kerbs and paved […]

Ferrous Festival 2019 follows on from the success since launching Ferrous2017. Hereford city centre will come alive to the sights and sounds of six hot metal forges as blacksmiths and members of the public gather in High Town to create a stunning new piece of art. W: herefordcitylife.co.uk/ferrous-2019

Amicorum will be at Leominster on 6th of April 2019 for their Medieval Pageant at the Priory . The event is based around Owain Glyndwr and the Welsh War of Independence. Leominster was seized in 1402 by Glyndwr following his success at the nearby battle of Pilleth. In 1405 his combined Welsh and French army marched across Herefordshire intending to do battle with Henry IV at Great Witley in Worcestershire.The armies took up battle positions daily and viewed each other from a mile without any major action for eight days. Glyndwr withdrew at nightfall passing through Leominster back into Wales. The event is free . Inside the Priory there will be reenactors and craft stalls. There will also be a skirmish in the Priory grounds. The re-enactors will put on displays and demonstrations. There will be an opportunity to have a go at longbow archery and see replica medieval ‘hand-gonnes’ in use, weather permitting. There will be medieval dance and music. Last year the craft fair featured 35 stalls offering a wide range of hand-made merchandise, attractive displays and friendly banter. Throughout the day hot food and refreshments will be available. Traders selling genuine craft items and who wish to […]

Following audience favourites ‘Stories from the Hop Yards’ and ‘Chewing the Cud’, this new Catcher Media film delves deep into the Derek Evans photographic archive from the 1950s – 1970s to bring you the stories behind his photographs of the county, from the May Fair to Hereford United, from the Fownhope Heart of Oak walk to jazz clubs, from childhood to politics and much more. The film is part of the Herefordshire Life Through a Lens project, which explores the huge collection of photographs and negatives from Herefordshire photographer Derek Evans. Alongside digitising and exhibiting his archive, the project is creating an extensive selection of a over a 100 oral history videos from Herefordshire people, about the memories the photographs evoke. The archive consists of over 200,000 negatives, 790 exhibition images, hundreds of prints, scrapbooks full of newspaper cuttings, photo journals, and daily log books of the studio’s activities. “Derek was clearly passionate about Hereford and the region. His image repertoire is affectionate, humanist, liberal and well crafted.” Dr Russell Roberts, University of South Wales Upcoming Screening Dates Saturday 6th April – Playhouse Cinema Leominster – 7.30pm (tickets, £6) Thursday 18th April – Market Theatre Ledbury – 8.00pm (tickets £3-6) Thursday […]

The next Bromyard Speed Festival street event will be on 7th April 2019 with a similar format to the 2016 and 2017 events. From 2019 onwards we plan for it to be a biennial event to reflect the massive effort entailed in staging it and the need to keep it fresh and improving. FIFTY YEARS SINCE THE END OF THE SIXTIES Bromyard Speed Festival 2019 salutes the classic era of the 60’s. The streets of Bromyard will once again become automotive party central on Sunday 7th April 2019. This year’s festival celebrating the motoring golden years of the swinging 1960’s, as it is 50 years since they ended! As well as 60’s feature cars, grids will also include; Vintage, Classic, 50’s, 60’s, 70’s Race Cars, Rally, Classic Karts, Hill Climb and Aero Engined machines that shake the very foundations of this historic market town. The motorcycle section this year will celebrate the Triumph marque, with special recognition of the Bonneville. And as a nod to the epic 1969 film Easy Rider, a class for choppers, a spectacle to induce the spirit of its day with much sound, colour and vibe man! A special tribute this year will be to the late Whizzo […]

The Kington Walking Festival is the primary annual event of the Kington Walks charity with the Kington Walks Festival being held in September as usual. By popular demand, however, the committee are introducing a Spring Weekend to give everyone a chance to experience the glorious countryside at a different time of year. Think daffodils, bluebells, wood anemones, lambs, and trees in bud and maybe blossom! Kington is one of the great small market towns of Britain. Situated close to the Welsh border it was for centuries a centre for cattle drovers, so a web of footpaths and byways, accessible on foot from the town centre await discovery by present day walkers. The Offa’s Dyke Path National Trail, the Herefordshire Trail, Mortimer Trail from Ludlow, and the Wyche Way from Broadway all pass through (or start/finish) in the town. Download the booking form and brochure. The base cost for most walks is £5.50 for a half day and £7.50 for a longer walk. Some walks involve an additional cost to cover transport, food or admission charges. E: info@kingtonwalks.org T: 07552 087786 W: kingtonwalks.org More about Kington

Spend a creative and relaxing day making pots on the potter’s wheel. Ever yearned to go ‘hands on’ with a potter’s wheel…or maybe you need to fine tune your technique? Whatever your experience, beginner or improver, this is the course for you. Small friendly groups and eight electric potter’s wheels ensure plenty of individual attention and guidance. Participants are consistently amazed at what they achieve in a day! Cost: £130 Includes refreshments, lunch, firing, glazing (1-3 pots) and the cost of posting your masterpieces. Dates for 2019 Sat 12 Jan, Sat 26 Jan, Sat 9 Feb, Sat 16 Feb, Sat 9 Mar, Sat 23 Mar, Sat 13 Apr, Sat 27 Apr, Sat 11 May, Sat 25 May, Sat 8 Jun, Sat 22 Jun, Sat 6 Jul, Sat 14 Sept, Sat 21 Sept, Sat 12 Oct, Sat 26 Oct, Sat 16 Nov, Sat 23 Nov, Sat 7 Dec. 10am – 4pm Other dates are available for x2 or more participants and large groups How to book: Please contact the Pottery to check availability admin@eastnorpottery.co.uk Tel: 01531 633886. Pottery address: Eastnor Pottery & The Flying Potter Home Farm Eastnor Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1RD W: www.eastnorpottery.co.uk

Following audience favourites ‘Stories from the Hop Yards’ and ‘Chewing the Cud’, this new Catcher Media film delves deep into the Derek Evans photographic archive from the 1950s – 1970s to bring you the stories behind his photographs of the county, from the May Fair to Hereford United, from the Fownhope Heart of Oak walk to jazz clubs, from childhood to politics and much more. The film is part of the Herefordshire Life Through a Lens project, which explores the huge collection of photographs and negatives from Herefordshire photographer Derek Evans. Alongside digitising and exhibiting his archive, the project is creating an extensive selection of a over a 100 oral history videos from Herefordshire people, about the memories the photographs evoke. The archive consists of over 200,000 negatives, 790 exhibition images, hundreds of prints, scrapbooks full of newspaper cuttings, photo journals, and daily log books of the studio’s activities. “Derek was clearly passionate about Hereford and the region. His image repertoire is affectionate, humanist, liberal and well crafted.” Dr Russell Roberts, University of South Wales Upcoming Screening Dates Thursday 18th April – Market Theatre Ledbury – 8.00pm (tickets £3-6) Thursday 25th April – Wellington Social Club – 7.30pm (tickets £5) Wednesday […]

The Weir Garden is a beautiful National Trust property boasting a lovely riverside garden, mature trees and even some ancient Roman ruins. Being just outside Hereford this stunning venue is easy to reach from Weobley, Leominster, Hay-on-Wye, Bromyard, Kington and even Presteigne. The course starts with a short introduction on what to look for and a brief of the general countryside codes, where they relate to foragers. Then we’ll set off on a roughly 2.5 hour walk around the gardens and along the River Wye, teaching you how to identify the different Spring shoots, plants, flowers and hopefully mushrooms that we find. There will be a break along the way for some homemade refreshments such as our lovely hogweed and wild garlic soup. After the walk we will end the day with a tasty wild food lunch based on what we have found. This will include some treats made from our recent finds, a wild salad that we will pick on the day and possibly even some wild garlic pesto. After the course we will email you a list of everything we talk about on the day; to help you remember what you have learnt. Please note that only assistance […]

Spend a creative and relaxing day making pots on the potter’s wheel. Ever yearned to go ‘hands on’ with a potter’s wheel…or maybe you need to fine tune your technique? Whatever your experience, beginner or improver, this is the course for you. Small friendly groups and eight electric potter’s wheels ensure plenty of individual attention and guidance. Participants are consistently amazed at what they achieve in a day! Cost: £130 Includes refreshments, lunch, firing, glazing (1-3 pots) and the cost of posting your masterpieces. Dates for 2019 Sat 12 Jan, Sat 26 Jan, Sat 9 Feb, Sat 16 Feb, Sat 9 Mar, Sat 23 Mar, Sat 13 Apr, Sat 27 Apr, Sat 11 May, Sat 25 May, Sat 8 Jun, Sat 22 Jun, Sat 6 Jul, Sat 14 Sept, Sat 21 Sept, Sat 12 Oct, Sat 26 Oct, Sat 16 Nov, Sat 23 Nov, Sat 7 Dec. 10am – 4pm Other dates are available for x2 or more participants and large groups How to book: Please contact the Pottery to check availability admin@eastnorpottery.co.uk Tel: 01531 633886. Pottery address: Eastnor Pottery & The Flying Potter Home Farm Eastnor Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1RD W: www.eastnorpottery.co.uk

Steampunk Market & Entertainment weekend at Waterworks Museum – Hereford If you’re curious to see what a Steampunk market and entertainment is about then go to the Waterworks Museum Hereford on the weekend of  27/28 April 2019 Suitable for all the family, the Museum will be open with all engines working in-steam and the children’s Heritage Water Park will be open between 11am – 5pm. Don’t be put off by the name ‘steampunk’ – go along and see for yourself. Normal admission prices apply. W: waterworksmuseum.org.uk

Spend a relaxing weekend making pots on the potter’s wheel. The therapeutic benefits of working with soft clay on the potter’s wheel are well documented. Participants often leave the studio on Sunday afternoon feeling totally de-stressed and with an overwhelming sense of well-being. “I feel like I’ve spent a weekend at a health farm!” commented a recent punter. Small friendly groups and eight electric potter’s wheels ensure plenty of individual attention and guidance. You will explore a whole range of making techniques based upon the potter’s wheel including: throwing, turning, attaching handles & motifs and decorating methods using under-glaze and coloured slip. Cost: £240 Includes refreshments, lunch, materials, (1-4 pots) firing, glazing and the cost of posting your finished masterpieces. Content: Day 1 The workshop starts at 10am where you’ll be individually assigned a potter’s wheel for the duration of the workshop. After tea/coffee, introductions and initial demonstration you will be taken as a group, step by step, through the pot throwing process. Once you have got the hang of things, you will be encouraged to develop at your own pace with individual tutoring as and when required. Around 1pm, a lunch consisting of rolls, cheese, ham, salad and fruit is […]

The workshop, held at Stockton Bury Gardens near Leominster, welcomes photographers of all levels and no specific expertise is required. Acclaimed garden photographer Philip Smith aims is to provide you with a set of skills and techniques that you can use to improve your photography of plants and gardens no matter what type of equipment you use. In a friendly, open and stunning environment, he will inspire you to get more pleasure and fun from your photography for years to come. Includes coffee and light lunch £70 To book call Tamsin 07880 712649 or email twstocktonbury@outlook.com www.stocktonbury.co.uk

Marches Makers Festival is an exciting new arts festival is held on the Early Spring Bank Holiday in the Marches border town of Kington from 4-6 May 2019. With over 90 exhibitors in 12 venues the Marches Makers Festival offers a wonderful variety of art and craft. Fast becoming a major art event in the county, the festival offers local artists and makers an opportunity to showcase their work and reach a wider audience. Venues and Galleries Venues include the beautiful St Mary’s Church, local galleries, Penrhos Court, Hergest Croft Gardens, the Market Hall and the Old Police Station. The Art and Craft Market is on Saturday and Sunday, hosting many stalls and live demonstrations. On Saturday evening PML Productions presents a music event:  Belshazzar’s Feast (“A blend of serious musicianship and dedicated subversion” – Living Tradition). Marches Makers Marches Makers is a group of artists, crafters and makers based in and around Kington. The town has become a focal point for makers of all kinds over the years, and we felt we should come together to support each other, promote the fruits of our labours and let the world know just how much wonderful art and craft there is here. W: […]

Rossbeerfest is a beer and cider festival for Ross-on-Wye. Showcasing locally made beers and ciders, it is planned to make improvements each year to make the event better each time! So it will always be new and improved! There is a live band stage for music throughout and our huge marquees make an indoor ‘beerhall’ with a food tent alongside. Organised by Ross Rotary and Ross Lions we also raise funds for charitable good causes. W: rossbeerfest.org

Spend a creative and relaxing day making pots on the potter’s wheel. Ever yearned to go ‘hands on’ with a potter’s wheel…or maybe you need to fine tune your technique? Whatever your experience, beginner or improver, this is the course for you. Small friendly groups and eight electric potter’s wheels ensure plenty of individual attention and guidance. Participants are consistently amazed at what they achieve in a day! Cost: £130 Includes refreshments, lunch, firing, glazing (1-3 pots) and the cost of posting your masterpieces. Dates for 2019 Sat 12 Jan, Sat 26 Jan, Sat 9 Feb, Sat 16 Feb, Sat 9 Mar, Sat 23 Mar, Sat 13 Apr, Sat 27 Apr, Sat 11 May, Sat 25 May, Sat 8 Jun, Sat 22 Jun, Sat 6 Jul, Sat 14 Sept, Sat 21 Sept, Sat 12 Oct, Sat 26 Oct, Sat 16 Nov, Sat 23 Nov, Sat 7 Dec. 10am – 4pm Other dates are available for x2 or more participants and large groups How to book: Please contact the Pottery to check availability admin@eastnorpottery.co.uk Tel: 01531 633886. Pottery address: Eastnor Pottery & The Flying Potter Home Farm Eastnor Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1RD W: www.eastnorpottery.co.uk

Organised by Wild Food UK, Spring Foraging Courses will be held at Eastnor Castle Deer Park on the outskirts of Ledbury, by kind permission of Eastnor Castle. This beautiful, well situated venue is within easy reach of Malvern, Bromyard, Hereford, Worcester, Ross-on-wye, Cheltenham and Gloucester. Meet in the parking area along the road opposite to the main entrance to the Castle grounds at 12pm for a short introduction on what to look for and a brief of the general countryside codes, where they relate to foragers. The course starts with a short introduction on what to look for and a brief of the general countryside codes, where they relate to foragers. Then we’ll set off on a roughly 2.5 hour walk around the deer park and the castle grounds, teaching you how to identify the different Spring shoots, plants, flowers and hopefully mushrooms that we find. There will be a break along the way for some homemade refreshments such as our lovely hogweed and wild garlic soup. After the walk we will end the day with a tasty wild food lunch based on what we have found. This will include some treats made from our recent finds, a wild salad that we […]

Bouncing Bunnies Toddler Mornings at Newbridge Farm Park Join in the fun bouncing bunnies toddler mornings at Newbridge Farm Park. Included in the normal admission price, no pre-booking necessary.  The session runs from approximately 10:10 – 10:45am. In dry, warm weather, the session will take place in our park or orchard, and for cooler or wetter weather, it will be in our barn, so the weather need not determine your plans! More sessions on the dates below will be confirmed soon… 2019 Dates Thursday 2nd May- Rhythm, Rhyme & Songtime with Becky Friday 10th May – Tappy Toes with Julia Friday 17th May- Yoga with Estzer Thursday 23rd May- Sing & Sign with Liz Wednesday 5th June- Moo Music with Natalie Thursday 13th June- TBC Wednesday 19th June- TBC Friday 28th June- TBC Thursday 12th September- TBC Friday 20th September- TBC Thursday 26th September- TBC W: newbridgefarmpark.com

Spend a creative and relaxing day making pots on the potter’s wheel. Ever yearned to go ‘hands on’ with a potter’s wheel…or maybe you need to fine tune your technique? Whatever your experience, beginner or improver, this is the course for you. Small friendly groups and eight electric potter’s wheels ensure plenty of individual attention and guidance. Participants are consistently amazed at what they achieve in a day! Cost: £130 Includes refreshments, lunch, firing, glazing (1-3 pots) and the cost of posting your masterpieces. Dates for 2019 Sat 12 Jan, Sat 26 Jan, Sat 9 Feb, Sat 16 Feb, Sat 9 Mar, Sat 23 Mar, Sat 13 Apr, Sat 27 Apr, Sat 11 May, Sat 25 May, Sat 8 Jun, Sat 22 Jun, Sat 6 Jul, Sat 14 Sept, Sat 21 Sept, Sat 12 Oct, Sat 26 Oct, Sat 16 Nov, Sat 23 Nov, Sat 7 Dec. 10am – 4pm Other dates are available for x2 or more participants and large groups How to book: Please contact the Pottery to check availability admin@eastnorpottery.co.uk Tel: 01531 633886. Pottery address: Eastnor Pottery & The Flying Potter Home Farm Eastnor Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1RD W: www.eastnorpottery.co.uk

Kington Summer Food & Drink Festival is a great way to spend a Saturday. Tempt your taste buds with some great street food, music, ciders, ales and spirits from the very best of the borders with free parking and admission, runs from 9:30 till 3.30 right in the centre of the town of Kington. Located in the heart of Kington at the Market Hall, Place de Marines, Coach House, Cloud Nine car park and the Mill Street car parks, HR53BQ. More information as it is released. w: Kingtonfoodfestival.co.uk

Bouncing Bunnies Toddler Mornings at Newbridge Farm Park Join in the fun bouncing bunnies toddler mornings at Newbridge Farm Park. Included in the normal admission price, no pre-booking necessary.  The session runs from approximately 10:10 – 10:45am. In dry, warm weather, the session will take place in our park or orchard, and for cooler or wetter weather, it will be in our barn, so the weather need not determine your plans! More sessions on the dates below will be confirmed soon… 2019 Dates Thursday 2nd May- Rhythm, Rhyme & Songtime with Becky Friday 10th May – Tappy Toes with Julia Friday 17th May- Yoga with Estzer Thursday 23rd May- Sing & Sign with Liz Wednesday 5th June- Moo Music with Natalie Thursday 13th June- TBC Wednesday 19th June- TBC Friday 28th June- TBC Thursday 12th September- TBC Friday 20th September- TBC Thursday 26th September- TBC W: newbridgefarmpark.com

Spend a creative and relaxing day making pots on the potter’s wheel. Ever yearned to go ‘hands on’ with a potter’s wheel…or maybe you need to fine tune your technique? Whatever your experience, beginner or improver, this is the course for you. Small friendly groups and eight electric potter’s wheels ensure plenty of individual attention and guidance. Participants are consistently amazed at what they achieve in a day! Cost: £130 Includes refreshments, lunch, firing, glazing (1-3 pots) and the cost of posting your masterpieces. Dates for 2019 Sat 12 Jan, Sat 26 Jan, Sat 9 Feb, Sat 16 Feb, Sat 9 Mar, Sat 23 Mar, Sat 13 Apr, Sat 27 Apr, Sat 11 May, Sat 25 May, Sat 8 Jun, Sat 22 Jun, Sat 6 Jul, Sat 14 Sept, Sat 21 Sept, Sat 12 Oct, Sat 26 Oct, Sat 16 Nov, Sat 23 Nov, Sat 7 Dec. 10am – 4pm Other dates are available for x2 or more participants and large groups How to book: Please contact the Pottery to check availability admin@eastnorpottery.co.uk Tel: 01531 633886. Pottery address: Eastnor Pottery & The Flying Potter Home Farm Eastnor Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1RD W: www.eastnorpottery.co.uk

Visit the wonderful setting of Hellens Manor in Much Marcle, Herefordshire this year on June 8 & 9 and find the beautiful garden and parklands brought to life with Hellens Garden Festival 2019. The 2019 theme is ‘Hands on the Soil, Good for the Soul’, with a focus on healing and learning in nature. During the weekend there will be hands on workshops, talks, demonstrations of traditional crafts, a great soundscape of local music and plenty of activities for kids, of all ages to enjoy. Watch this space for more info… See, hear, engage and be part of it! WATCH THIS SPACE FOR FURTHER UPDATES. The guiding principles of Hellens Garden Festival ~  To celebrate the natural world ~  Have a positive, constructive and educational approach to local and global issues ~  Create an enjoyable, celebratory atmosphere ~  Raise awareness of environmental and ecological issues ~  Share profits between charities promoting similar ideas and have social and community benefit w: hellensgardenfestival.co.uk

This year’s Royal Three Counties Show is set to be one of the biggest events of the farming schedule this year. The Heart of England’s premiere celebration of the countryside and rural life Come with family and friends and help celebrate 60 years of Royal Three Counties Show being held at Three Counties Showground – it’s a great summer’s day out. Lots of activities for all the family ensure that there is never a dull moment. Try your hand at lots of different activities, or get up close with the friendly animals in Fur, Feather & Farm. In the theatre, show ambassador Adam Henson delivers fascinating talks and insights and over in the Main Arena nonstop entertainment culminates in the Grand Parade of Livestock. Adult (16yrs +) – £21 in advance (£25 on the day) Children – new for 2019 under 16s gain free entry to the show* Senior (65yrs +) – £18 in advance (£21 on the day) Three Counties Member** – £18 in advance (£25 on the day) Group (8 people +) – £18 in advance (£25 on the day) w: www.royalthreecounties.co.uk/whats-on/ Learn more about Malvern

This year’s Royal Three Counties Show is set to be one of the biggest events of the farming schedule this year. The Heart of England’s premiere celebration of the countryside and rural life Come with family and friends and help celebrate 60 years of Royal Three Counties Show being held at Three Counties Showground – it’s a great summer’s day out. Lots of activities for all the family ensure that there is never a dull moment. Try your hand at lots of different activities, or get up close with the friendly animals in Fur, Feather & Farm. In the theatre, show ambassador Adam Henson delivers fascinating talks and insights and over in the Main Arena nonstop entertainment culminates in the Grand Parade of Livestock. Adult (16yrs +) – £21 in advance (£25 on the day) Children – new for 2019 under 16s gain free entry to the show* Senior (65yrs +) – £18 in advance (£21 on the day) Three Counties Member** – £18 in advance (£25 on the day) Group (8 people +) – £18 in advance (£25 on the day) w: www.royalthreecounties.co.uk/whats-on/ Learn more about Malvern

LOVE CIDER AND CYCLING?! The Westons Cider Sportive takes places from Westons Cider spectacular cider mill in the heart of Herefordshire. It is a fantastic adventure through the Hereford countryside from one of the best cider houses in the UK taking you along the most scenic routes. With two distances of 32 and 52 miles this sportive is for everyone! Event Type: Road Event HQ: Westons Cider Mill, The Bounds, Much Marcle, Ledbury HR8 2NQ Half Pint – 52km (32 miles) Full Pint – 85km (52 miles) Entry Fee – Half Pint £22.50/Full Pint £35 Registration Opens: From 9.00 am Start Time: 9.30 -10:00 am Entry on Day: Yes, if the event is not sold out (CASH ONLY). Visit the website.

Beer on the Wye XV Hereford’s annual beer and cider festival is back for its fifteenth year and is set to return to Hereford over the weekend of the 5th to 7th July 2019 at the Hereford Rowing Club. BEER: Beer on the Wye XV will showcase over 135+ different real beers from breweries the length and breadth of the UK, with styles ranging from light ales to stouts; from lagers to dark milds and probably everything in between. As always there will be the popular Herefordshire Brewers’ Bar). The Foreign Beers Bar will again offer an eclectic and interesting range of 40 beers from overseas catering for those with more international tastes. CIDER & PERRY: As you might expect for an event based in Hereford there will be the very best range of ciders and perries from our local producers as well as some from the neighbouring counties. In total there will a choice of 130+ draught ciders and perries (over 100 from small Herefordshire producers) and a number of bottled products, some will be from new producers, as this vibrant sector continues to expand. Once again, beers and ciders will be sold in third-pint measures, as well as the normal […]

Beer on the Wye XV Hereford’s annual beer and cider festival is back for its fifteenth year and is set to return to Hereford over the weekend of the 5th to 7th July 2019 at the Hereford Rowing Club. BEER: Beer on the Wye XV will showcase over 135+ different real beers from breweries the length and breadth of the UK, with styles ranging from light ales to stouts; from lagers to dark milds and probably everything in between. As always there will be the popular Herefordshire Brewers’ Bar). The Foreign Beers Bar will again offer an eclectic and interesting range of 40 beers from overseas catering for those with more international tastes. CIDER & PERRY: As you might expect for an event based in Hereford there will be the very best range of ciders and perries from our local producers as well as some from the neighbouring counties. In total there will a choice of 130+ draught ciders and perries (over 100 from small Herefordshire producers) and a number of bottled products, some will be from new producers, as this vibrant sector continues to expand. Once again, beers and ciders will be sold in third-pint measures, as well as the normal […]

The Weir Garden Summer Foraging Courses. The Weir Garden is a beautiful National Trust property boasting a lovely riverside garden, mature trees and even some ancient Roman ruins. Being just outside Hereford this stunning venue is easy to reach from Weobley, Leominster, Hay-on-Wye, Bromyard, Kington and even Presteigne. The course starts with a short introduction on what to look for and a brief of the general countryside codes, where they relate to foragers. Then we’ll set off on a roughly 2.5 hour walk around the gardens and along the River Wye, teaching you how to identify the different plants, flowers, fruits and mushrooms that we find. There will be a break along the way for some homemade refreshments such as our lovely wild food soup or elderflower champagne. After the walk we will end the day with a tasty wild food lunch based on what we have found. This will include some treats made from our recent finds and a wild salad that we will pick on the day. After the course we will email you a list of everything we talk about on the day; to help you remember what you have learnt. Please note that only assistance dogs […]

DATE ANNOUNCED FOR NOZSTOCK 2019 More updates as they are released. Like the very best of festivals, Nozstock was founded by a fun-loving family, their extended relatives, friends, acquaintances and pretty much everyone who had a guitar to play or a joke to tell. The Hidden Valley is based in the beautiful Herefordshire countryside on the outskirts of a small town called Bromyard. It’s rural, there are few pavements. Pack your wellies ready for inclement weather and welly-raving. Tickets available at www.nozstock.com/tickets Learn more about Bromyard

Eastnor Castle, Ledbury Summer Foraging Courses These courses will be held around the grounds of the Eastnor Castle Deer Park, on the outskirts of Ledbury. This beautiful, well situated venue is within easy reach of Malvern, Bromyard, Hereford, Worcester, Ross-on-wye, Cheltenham and Gloucester. The course starts with a short introduction on what to look for and a brief of the general countryside codes, where they relate to foragers. Then we’ll set off on a roughly 2.5 hour walk around the deer park and the castle grounds, teaching you how to identify the different Summer shoots, plants, flowers and hopefully mushrooms that we find. There will be a break along the way for some homemade refreshments such as our lovely wild food soup or elderflower champagne. After the walk we will end the day with a tasty wild food lunch based on what we have found. This will include some treats made from our recent finds and a wild salad that we will pick on the day. After the course we will email you a list of everything we talk about on the day; to help you remember what you have learnt. Dates/times: 09/06/19 – 12pm-3.30pm 21/07/19 – 12pm-3.30pm Book here […]

The Weir Garden Summer Foraging Courses. The Weir Garden is a beautiful National Trust property boasting a lovely riverside garden, mature trees and even some ancient Roman ruins. Being just outside Hereford this stunning venue is easy to reach from Weobley, Leominster, Hay-on-Wye, Bromyard, Kington and even Presteigne. The course starts with a short introduction on what to look for and a brief of the general countryside codes, where they relate to foragers. Then we’ll set off on a roughly 2.5 hour walk around the gardens and along the River Wye, teaching you how to identify the different plants, flowers, fruits and mushrooms that we find. There will be a break along the way for some homemade refreshments such as our lovely wild food soup or elderflower champagne. After the walk we will end the day with a tasty wild food lunch based on what we have found. This will include some treats made from our recent finds and a wild salad that we will pick on the day. After the course we will email you a list of everything we talk about on the day; to help you remember what you have learnt. Please note that only assistance dogs […]

The Aardvark Brocante Events have gained a solid reputation for their variety and quality of flea-market style stalls selling vintage, antique, bric-a-brac goods and upcycled crafts. Held them 4 times a year, visitors can enjoy browsing the stalls and the bookshop, with refreshments from the Aardvark Café and live music to add to the relaxed, party atmosphere that Aardvark is known for. Free entry, free parking (in the car park or nearby field), all are welcome! For those wishing to book a stall, prices for 2019 are: £12 for a six-foot space if you bring your own table, or £15 if you wish to hire one of our tables. W: aardvark-books.com/aardvark-events

Kington Show offers a traditional show with horses, cattle, sheep and Poultry classes culminating with a grand parade of livestock. There is something for everyone including a motorbike stunt team, horticultural tent, young farmers, an after show dance and much more! There will be nearly 200 trade stands at the event, with many local producers, arts and crafts, food, tools, toys, clothes, tractors to name just a few! The show will combine the traditional feel of an agricultural show, including horse, cattle and sheep classes, with an action-packed programme of entertainment. In the main ring, excitement will be provided by the country’s top Freestyle Motorcross Team – Broke FMX with their heart stopping stunts. In addition, we will have the grand parade of livestock, sheep dog displays, trotting races and vintage vehicles. Elsewhere on the showground there will be thrilling displays. There will be plenty of opportunity to eat and drink during the day at the wide variety of catering stands and the licenced public bar. In addition, there will be nearly 200 trade stands, a dog show, horticultural classes, shearing and YFC competitions. Further information can be found on the website kingtonshow.co.uk or contact the show secretary e: wendy@kingtonshow.co.uk t: 01544 340598 […]