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Herefordshire Council and Hereford Cathedral are pleased to announce the arrival of Poppies: Weeping Window Tour at Hereford Cathedral by artist Paul Cummins and designer Tom Piper. The cascade of thousands of individual ceramic poppies will appear at Hereford Cathedral from 14 March 2018 until 29 April 2018 as part of the final year of 14-18 NOW’s UK-wide tour of the iconic poppies. TheWeeping Window poppy sculpture will be free and open to the public, while a series of special events will be hosted at the cathedral and other venues as part of the Herefordshire Homefront campaign. Hereford City will be the first location in 2018 to host this exhibit. The presentations by 14-18 NOW, the UK’s arts programme for the First World War centenary, give people across the UK the chance to experience the impact of the ceramic poppy sculptures in a range of places of particular First World War resonance. The tour has been made possible by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), the Backstage Trust, the Clore Duffield Foundation and the National Lottery. The men and women of Herefordshire made a huge contribution to the war effort, from the brave young men recruited into the Herefordshire Light Infantry – among […]
Herefordshire Life Through a Lens Exhibition: Bringing the work of local photographer Derek Evans out of the archives and into the community. The first in a series of exhibitions comes from the hop-yards of the county, featuring both Derek’s archive and contemporary images created by Herefordshire College of Art students and accompanies the newly released film “Stories from the Hop Yards” from Catcher Media. Venue: Leominster Library, 8 The Buttercross, Leominster HR6 8BN Free of charge. As well as well as the photographic exhibitions, there is a wonderful seminal film, which is part of a three year project, of which there will be screenings at various venues including during the Borderlines Film Festival. w: herefordshirelifethroughalens.org.uk Also showing at: Tuesday 15 May to Tuesday 5 June Kington Library, 64 Bridge St, Kington HR5 3DJ Monday 20 August to Tuesday 25 September Ledbury Masters House, Ledbury HR8 1EA
CANCELLED Herefordshire’s Great Spring Gardening Event, in aid of the British Red Cross, will once again return to Newport House, in Almeley, north Herefordshire on 26 April 2018. A stalwart of the events calendar for Herefordshire, this is the county’s largest fundraising occasion, contributing towards the invaluable services that the British Red Cross delivers every day in our local communities, as well as their amazing national efforts. Visitors will have the chance to enjoy this wonderful large privately owned garden, not usually open to the public, as well as purchase high quality plants and flowers from specialist nurseries, garden accessories, crafts, gifts and fashion. Enjoy great walks and talks on foraging with Adele Nozedar, a cookery talk and demonstration from award-winning chef Andy Link, Newport House walled garden tours with their Head Gardener, and live music from international violinist Ralph Allin at 1pm. Plus there’s delicious food inside the lovely tea tent, and from selected artisan purveyors. Open 10.30am – 4pm Tickets £6 in advance and £7 on the gate Book your tickets in advance on www.redcross.org.uk/great-spring-garden The money raised will help the Red Cross support people in crisis in Herefordshire by contributing to Red Cross services including support at home […]
Herefordshire Life Through a Lens “Stories from the Hop Yards” brims with archive photos, film, and newly-recorded interviews. Inspired by the rediscovered Derek Evans photographic collection Stories from the Hop Yards brims with archive photos and films alongside newly recorded interviews. A requisite of British beer, with their evocative aroma, hops have been an integral part of county life for centuries. Listen to stories of days past and present from pickers, farmers, traders and brewers. Families would arrive for a working holiday by train, cattle lorry or charabanc. Dinners were cooked over open fires and children picked hops into an old umbrella while their mothers worked at the cribs. “These photographs are like a time machine allowing us to touch the past, you can smell hear and feel each scene” Exhibition visitor. W: herefordshirelifethroughalens.org.uk Other screenings Friday 27 April, 2.30pm, and Monday 30 April, 7.45pm The Courtyard, Hereford, HR4 9YJ SOLD OUT Sunday 29 April, 7pm Leominster Playhouse, Leominster HR6 8NJ Thursday 3 May, 11am breakfast screening The Courtyard, Hereford, HR4 9YJ Friday 4 May, 8pm The Market Theatre, Ledbury HR8 2AQ SOLD OUT Friday 25 May, 7.30pm Conquest Theatre, Tenbury Rd, Bromyard HR7 4LL Tuesday 26 June, 7.30pm St Mary’s Church […]
If you love nature and art then the HARC Birds in Watercolour workshop is for you. HARC Birds in Watercolour Join tutor Iain Welch for an educational and creative workshop that is sure to inspire your love of watercolour. In addition enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff from Herefordshire’s Biological Records Centre will be sharing information on Herefordshire birds too. HARC Birds in Watercolour workshop will be a morning of arty indulgence. Booking is essential please contact 01432 260750 or email archives@herefordshire.gov.uk Herefordshire Archive and Records Centre, Fir Tree Lane, Rotherwas, HR2 6LA Herefordshire Archive and Records Centre HARC hold a wide range of sources useful for family historians and experienced researchers. As well as holding the national General Register Office indexes, HARC offers free access to the Ancestry website for online searching. The local indexes compiled by the Herefordshire Family History Society can be viewed in person at the archive service. Learn more about Hereford
This is the fouth year, for the Lucton Food Festival and it promises to be the biggest yet! growing Showcasing the wonderful and varied food & drink suppliers from this beautiful part of the world. The venue, Lucton School, will provide a great location for an all-weather event. It is big enough to accommodate a large number of food and drink exhibitors. Stall holders will offer scope for tastings and there will demonstrations and workshops throughout the day. For more information: t: 01568 782000 e: info@luctonfoodfestival.com w: www.luctonfoodfestival.com
The annual wool and natural fibre extravaganza Wonderwool Wales is back. The hugely-anticipated show bursts at the seams with stalls, special exhibitions, daily demonstrations and have-a-go sessions. Book early for Woolschools to learn techniques in crochet, felting, weaving and more. See the massive commemorative WW1 installation A Curtain of Poppies, combining more than 40,000 poppies sent in by fibre fans from across the UK. Opening hours: Saturday 10am – 5.30pm & Sunday 10am – 4.30pm. Tickets cost £10.00 for adults, children under 16 free. Weekend ticket costs £18.00. On-line booking is available, postage costs apply. For more details visit W: wonderwoolwales.co.uk E: enquiries@wonderwoolwales.co.uk T: 01938 820495 / 07980 913972 / 01873 821205 Like Wonderwool Wales Ltd on Facebook or follow on Twitter @wonderwoolwales Photo: An exhibit at Wonderwool Wales 2017. Photo: John Teale
Steampunk Market & Entertainment weekend at Waterworks Museum – Hereford Saturday 28 April and Sunday 29 April 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 28/29 April 2018 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. The first event in 2017 proved very popular, with market stalls with a difference and entertainment on the Museum forecourt. Don’t be put off by the name ‘steampunk’ – go along and see for yourself. Normal admission prices apply. Saturday 28 April LIVE ENTERTAINMENT at the Waterworks Museum. The Museum is a great place to host a steampunk cabaret show (suitable ages 15 up). Tickets are £12 and can be bought on the gate or in advance via the organisers – see https://www.facebook.com/HerefordSteampunkWeekend/ Gates open at 7pm.
Brockhampton Beast Dirt Run Get down and dirty with this challenging 5km/10km off-road run across the rolling landscape of Brockhampton estate. Take the challenge and explore the woods, hills, parkland and farmland of Brockhampton Estate. A 5km or 10km off-road route (3k junior route) will take runners from the medieval manor house at Lower Brockhampton, and follow rights of way across fields, tracks and woodland (with a fair bit of climbing!), before heading back down to finish back at the manor house. After the run why not explore the manor house or relax with refreshments from the granary. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/brockhampton-estate Learn more about Bromyard
The annual wool and natural fibre extravaganza Wonderwool Wales is back. The hugely-anticipated show bursts at the seams with stalls, special exhibitions, daily demonstrations and have-a-go sessions. Book early for Woolschools to learn techniques in crochet, felting, weaving and more. See the massive commemorative WW1 installation A Curtain of Poppies, combining more than 40,000 poppies sent in by fibre fans from across the UK. Opening hours: Saturday 10am – 5.30pm & Sunday 10am – 4.30pm. Tickets cost £10.00 for adults, children under 16 free. Weekend ticket costs £18.00. On-line booking is available, postage costs apply. For more details visit W: wonderwoolwales.co.uk E: enquiries@wonderwoolwales.co.uk T: 01938 820495 / 07980 913972 / 01873 821205 Like Wonderwool Wales Ltd on Facebook or follow on Twitter @wonderwoolwales Photo: An exhibit at Wonderwool Wales 2017. Photo: John Teale
Herefordshire Life Through a Lens “Stories from the Hop Yards” brims with archive photos, film, and newly-recorded interviews. Inspired by the rediscovered Derek Evans photographic collection Stories from the Hop Yards brims with archive photos and films alongside newly recorded interviews. A requisite of British beer, with their evocative aroma, hops have been an integral part of county life for centuries. Listen to stories of days past and present from pickers, farmers, traders and brewers. Families would arrive for a working holiday by train, cattle lorry or charabanc. Dinners were cooked over open fires and children picked hops into an old umbrella while their mothers worked at the cribs. “These photographs are like a time machine allowing us to touch the past, you can smell hear and feel each scene” Exhibition visitor. W: herefordshirelifethroughalens.org.uk Other screenings Friday 27 April, 2.30pm, and Monday 30 April, 7.45pm The Courtyard, Hereford, HR4 9YJ SOLD OUT Sunday 29 April, 7pm Leominster Playhouse, Leominster HR6 8NJ Thursday 3 May, 11am breakfast screening The Courtyard, Hereford, HR4 9YJ Friday 4 May, 8pm The Market Theatre, Ledbury HR8 2AQ SOLD OUT Friday 25 May, 7.30pm Conquest Theatre, Tenbury Rd, Bromyard HR7 4LL Tuesday 26 June, 7.30pm St Mary’s Church […]
TRADE SHOW ONLY – The Food & Drink Trade Show showcases a unique mix of inspirational speciality food & drink products, from a wide range of exhibitors; from the small and regional, to those who trade throughout the UK and internationally. It also features a popular demonstration kitchen. Taking place at the Three Counties Showground, Malvern, the show is easy to get to by both train and car, has plenty of free parking, and has all the professional facilities that a growing show needs. This show makes it easy for you to find unusual local products with fascinating provenance stories to tell – the kind that customers are so hungry for. See a unique mix of specialty food and drink producers. From patisserie to pickles; from fish to frozen; from confectionery to convenience; from fresh to food gift, to inspire and delight your senses. When you combine this with everything that’s new and innovative in the catering and hospitality industry, then you have the perfect recipe for success! w: http://www.thefoodanddrinktradeshow.co.uk/
TRADE SHOW ONLY – The Food & Drink Trade Show showcases a unique mix of inspirational speciality food & drink products, from a wide range of exhibitors; from the small and regional, to those who trade throughout the UK and internationally. It also features a popular demonstration kitchen. Taking place at the Three Counties Showground, Malvern, the show is easy to get to by both train and car, has plenty of free parking, and has all the professional facilities that a growing show needs. This show makes it easy for you to find unusual local products with fascinating provenance stories to tell – the kind that customers are so hungry for. See a unique mix of specialty food and drink producers. From patisserie to pickles; from fish to frozen; from confectionery to convenience; from fresh to food gift, to inspire and delight your senses. When you combine this with everything that’s new and innovative in the catering and hospitality industry, then you have the perfect recipe for success! w: http://www.thefoodanddrinktradeshow.co.uk/
Herefordshire Life Through a Lens “Stories from the Hop Yards” brims with archive photos, film, and newly-recorded interviews. Inspired by the rediscovered Derek Evans photographic collection Stories from the Hop Yards brims with archive photos and films alongside newly recorded interviews. A requisite of British beer, with their evocative aroma, hops have been an integral part of county life for centuries. Listen to stories of days past and present from pickers, farmers, traders and brewers. Families would arrive for a working holiday by train, cattle lorry or charabanc. Dinners were cooked over open fires and children picked hops into an old umbrella while their mothers worked at the cribs. “These photographs are like a time machine allowing us to touch the past, you can smell hear and feel each scene” Exhibition visitor. W: herefordshirelifethroughalens.org.uk Other screenings Friday 27 April, 2.30pm, and Monday 30 April, 7.45pm The Courtyard, Hereford, HR4 9YJ SOLD OUT Sunday 29 April, 7pm Leominster Playhouse, Leominster HR6 8NJ Thursday 3 May, 11am breakfast screening The Courtyard, Hereford, HR4 9YJ Friday 4 May, 8pm The Market Theatre, Ledbury HR8 2AQ SOLD OUT Friday 25 May, 7.30pm Conquest Theatre, Tenbury Rd, Bromyard HR7 4LL Tuesday 26 June, 7.30pm St Mary’s Church […]
Herefordshire Life Through a Lens “Stories from the Hop Yards” brims with archive photos, film, and newly-recorded interviews. Inspired by the rediscovered Derek Evans photographic collection Stories from the Hop Yards brims with archive photos and films alongside newly recorded interviews. A requisite of British beer, with their evocative aroma, hops have been an integral part of county life for centuries. Listen to stories of days past and present from pickers, farmers, traders and brewers. Families would arrive for a working holiday by train, cattle lorry or charabanc. Dinners were cooked over open fires and children picked hops into an old umbrella while their mothers worked at the cribs. “These photographs are like a time machine allowing us to touch the past, you can smell hear and feel each scene” Exhibition visitor. W: herefordshirelifethroughalens.org.uk Other screenings Friday 27 April, 2.30pm, and Monday 30 April, 7.45pm The Courtyard, Hereford, HR4 9YJ SOLD OUT Sunday 29 April, 7pm Leominster Playhouse, Leominster HR6 8NJ Thursday 3 May, 11am breakfast screening The Courtyard, Hereford, HR4 9YJ Friday 4 May, 8pm The Market Theatre, Ledbury HR8 2AQ SOLD OUT Friday 25 May, 7.30pm Conquest Theatre, Tenbury Rd, Bromyard HR7 4LL Tuesday 26 June, 7.30pm St Mary’s Church […]
Hereford City will be alive and vibrant this May Bank Holiday 4 & 5th May as the Hereford River Carnival 2018 returns with a variety of fantastic activities on land and river. A celebration of arts, culture and community. Friday 4th May 2018 – Hereford River Carnival Mystery and Magic The spectacle of mystery and magic will start at around 8:30pm on Friday 4th May outside the North Door of Hereford Cathedral with a Mummer’s Play from Leominster Morris, drawing on our wealth of Herefordshire folklore. They will be joined by the creatures of the Mappa Mundi, who have wandered far and wide into our world seeking adventure. The creatures will weave a musical story of their travels, helped by young dancers from Dancefest. At around 9:15pm the procession will begin from the Cathedral and head along Gwynne Street towards Bridge Street and then across the bridge to the banks of the river at Bishop’s Meadow where the River Wye will be transformed into a world of fire and water. The torchlit creatures from every time and space converge on Victoria Bridge to share their story at about 9:45pm. After the creatures have left visitors are free to enjoy the […]
Wye Valley River Festival runs between the 5th – 20th May 2018. A celebration of nature, culture, landscape and life along the River Wye in the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) The festival theme this year is reaching for the moon with a programme of world class art and quirky entertainment. Grab a Festival Passport (as you’ll be crossing the border in and out of England and Wales) and follow this fantastic festival down the Wye in glorious bluebell-laden, lime green, new leaf spring time. Don’t miss Luke Jerram’s Museum of the Moon in the spectacular ruins of Tintern Abbey or Jony Easterby’s night time music and light installation at Symonds Yat. Throw in some circus fun and games, giant puppets at the River Carnival in Hereford, a spot of philosophical moon gazing, pilgrimage walks, art by the Arborealists and fire sculptures at the Festival finale in Llandogo and you have two weeks of festival fun beside the nation’s favourite river. Download the Programme. w: www.wyevalleyriverfestival.co.uk t: 01600 713977 e: office@wyevalleyaonb.org.uk Facebook
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
“The Art of the Print” Exhibition of Prints and Printmaking “The Art of the Print” Exhibition at Aardvark Books is an exhibition of antique and contemporary prints and printmaking, with demonstrations of linocut , woodcut, and collagraph printing by Drusilla Cole. The exhibition is designed to highlight the full range of what is possible in the medium of print, and brings together works by contemporary print makers as well as antique prints from the 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. It includes works by master printmakers Frank Brangwyn, CRW Nevinson and the Japanese ‘Floating World’ artist Kuniyoshi. A particular emphasis is placed on showing works created using different printing techniques such as engraving, colotype, aquatint, linocut and lithograph. Opening Saturday 5th May 11am-2pm, with complimentary glass of wine, soft drinks and nibbles available. W: aardvark-books.com
Hereford City will be alive and vibrant this May Bank Holiday 4 & 5th May as the Hereford River Carnival 2018 returns with a variety of fantastic activities on land and river. A celebration of arts, culture and community. Friday 4th May 2018 – Hereford River Carnival Mystery and Magic The spectacle of mystery and magic will start at around 8:30pm on Friday 4th May outside the North Door of Hereford Cathedral with a Mummer’s Play from Leominster Morris, drawing on our wealth of Herefordshire folklore. They will be joined by the creatures of the Mappa Mundi, who have wandered far and wide into our world seeking adventure. The creatures will weave a musical story of their travels, helped by young dancers from Dancefest. At around 9:15pm the procession will begin from the Cathedral and head along Gwynne Street towards Bridge Street and then across the bridge to the banks of the river at Bishop’s Meadow where the River Wye will be transformed into a world of fire and water. The torchlit creatures from every time and space converge on Victoria Bridge to share their story at about 9:45pm. After the creatures have left visitors are free to enjoy the […]
The first Marches Makers Festival, showcasing art, craft and making in Kington will be held over the May Spring Bank Holiday 5 – 7 May 2018. This is a brand-new venture organised by the Marches Makers to showcase the wealth of talent there is in and around Kington. The remit is broad: from professional artists with international reputations, to crafters reviving ancient practices and community creativity that includes music, story-telling, textiles, jewellery, craft workshops, photography, painting, print-making and lots more. Venues and Galleries Over the three days of the bank holiday the Festival will cover a variety of venues in Kington. These will be open from 10am to 4pm, although individual galleries may have their own opening times. Participating galleries include Made in the Marches, Studio 54 and Leg of Mutton. Hergest Croft will host larger sculptural pieces in the gardens, The Old Police Station will showcase work by up to a dozen makers, as will St Mary’s church, while Border Bean café will have an exhibition of paintings. Craft Market and Workshops There will be the opportunity to see local makers at work in the Market Hall on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 May at the Craft Market, and […]
Bromyard Festival of Town Criers 2018 is a colourful event, hosted by Bromyards champion Town Crier and his Escort. It will take place on Saturday 5th May on the Town Green by the Public Hall and will feature Town Criers from all over the UK. There will be two sessions when the Criers try to outdo each other for the honours, one session in the morning and one in the afternoon. This is a free event and all are welcome to see, and hear, these traditional Town Criers in action. for more information email: crier45peder@gmail.com w: bromyardfestivals.co.uk/bromyard-festival-of-town-criers Learn more about Bromyard.
This year’s Hereford River Carnival is set to be bigger and better than last year and will include a new element of fun with the Hereford Coracle Regatta. So What’s a Coracle? If you’re not sure what a coracle is, it’s a small round boat made of wickerwork covered with a watertight material, propelled with a paddle. Hereford Coracle Regatta On the day of the Hereford River Carnival there will be a special Hereford Coracle Regatta where participants will race their coracles and take part in some crazy games. So if you have your own coracle the organisers are happy for you to bring them along and join the regatta for a gentle drift down the River Wye. Want to Volunteer? Furthermore if you would like the idea of the Hereford Coracle Regatta and fancy helping the team deliver this part of the festival then please get in touch with Pete Redding at p.redding@hotmail.com In addition there will also be an opportunity to get involved in the build of some coracles before the event, for more details take a look at www.facebook.com/allafloat Find out more about Hereford Hereford River Carnival in summary Hereford River Carnival is a two day celebration of […]
Organised by Wild Food UK, Spring Foraging Courses at The Weir Garden will be a delight in this beautiful venue boasting a lovely riverside garden, mature trees and even some ancient Roman ruins. Meet at the car park at 12pm for a short introduction on what to look for and a brief of the general countryside codes, where they relate to foragers. After the talk the group will set off for a 2-3 hour walk identifying the different edible and poisonous Spring shoots, plants, flowers and mushrooms that we find. There will be breaks along the way for some homemade refreshments such as our lovely hogweed and wild garlic soup. To finish the day off there will be a tasty wild food lunch based on what has been found. This will include some treats made from recent finds, a wild salad picked on the day and possibly even some wild garlic pesto. For more information and to book your place click here. Tel: 01981 590 604 Email: admin@wildfooduk.com
Big Apple Blossomtime Weekend is a celebration of Springtime! For an afternoon, a day or a full weekend – the Big Apple is a special opportunity to enjoy the spring countryside in the Herefordshire parishes on the Marcle Ridge. The local orchards are famous for their cider fruit and excellent eating apples and trees will be in full blossom over the weekend. There will be Grand Cider Tasting and Teas. Cider, perry and apple juice tasting. Leaflets will be available for self-guided orchard walks. Meet lots of exciting local suppliers for tastings and sales. Keep an eye on the website for all the updates bigapple.org.uk
Eastnor Castle Chilli Festival is now in its 7th year! All things chilli to try and buy! Live music, bars, hot food, children’s cookery school, Chilli Eating Competition and cooking demonstrations. (Pre-booking is highly recommended as tickets are limited. Please see our website for details). #EastnorChilliFestival Castle & Grounds Admission Adult: £11.00, Child (3-15yrs): £7.00, Family (2+3): £30.00 For more information visit www.eastnorcastle.com
Hergest Croft Spring Flower Fair is an auction and events in aid of Herefordshire Music Pool. Over 40 plant and craft stalls from a wide range of local specialist nurseries. This year’s charity is the Herefordshire ‘Music Pool’ which uses the power of music to supports local people of all ages, abilities and disabilities. Marches Makers Festival will be exhibiting local sculpture For more information visit www.hergest.co.uk/hergest Normal Admission prices apply.
There is Free admission to the Waterworks Museum – Hereford on Bank Holiday Monday 7 May 2018 from 12noon to 4pm. This is a special open day as the presentation of the IMechE Engineering Heritage Award for Unique triple-expansion steam in 1895 will be awarded at 2pm. The Worth Mackenzie triple-expansion steam engine was installed in 1895 to replace two ageing beam engines, which had reached the end of their useful lives. The new engine fulfilled two functions. It pumped untreated water from the River Wye to the water-treatment works at the rate of one million gallons every twelve hours, and re-pumped treated water to a water tower tank. From there the water was distributed to Hereford City and the immediate surrounding areas. Read more here W: waterworksmuseum.org.uk
Heart-stopping rides, side-shows, food stalls and ancient ceremonies are all part of the street extravaganza which is Hereford May Fair. The fair has been taking place for over 900 years. A ceremonial proclamation of the historic St Ethelberts Fair (May Fair) officially opens the fair, offering 12-and-a-half bushels of wheat by the Mayor to the Lord Bishop as payment for allowing the fair to proceed. The Hereford May Fair takes place on the first Tuesday to Thursday following the May Day bank holiday. In 2018 year it will be held Tuesday 8 May to Thursday 10 May 2018 inclusive. Opening times: Tuesday 3.45pm to 11pm Wednesday 12 noon to 11pm Thursday 12 noon to 11pm These are the times between which attractions are allowed to operate. Not all rides will necessarily be open at all times. For details of road closures please click here
Heart-stopping rides, side-shows, food stalls and ancient ceremonies are all part of the street extravaganza which is Hereford May Fair. The fair has been taking place for over 900 years. A ceremonial proclamation of the historic St Ethelberts Fair (May Fair) officially opens the fair, offering 12-and-a-half bushels of wheat by the Mayor to the Lord Bishop as payment for allowing the fair to proceed. The Hereford May Fair takes place on the first Tuesday to Thursday following the May Day bank holiday. In 2018 year it will be held Tuesday 8 May to Thursday 10 May 2018 inclusive. Opening times: Tuesday 3.45pm to 11pm Wednesday 12 noon to 11pm Thursday 12 noon to 11pm These are the times between which attractions are allowed to operate. Not all rides will necessarily be open at all times. For details of road closures please click here
Set against the magnificent Malvern Hills, the RHS Malvern Spring Festival is packed with flowers, food, crafts and family fun. Hosted annually at Three Counties Showground in Malvern, RHS Malvern Spring Festival is a partnership between the Royal Horticultural Society, the world’s largest and most prestigious gardening charity, and Three Counties, a specialist rural event organiser and agricultural society dating back to 1797. RHS Malvern Spring Festival is the fastest growing RHS show following an ambitious repositioning in 2014. Whilst it is the gardening show for the Midlands and South West region, it attracts a national spotlight and offers unique engagement opportunities with an affluent and influential audience. As well as plants and gardening ideas there will be great food available and cookery demonstrations with artisan crafts for you to browse and buy too. Ticket prices vary so please visit the website for prices of each day. w: threecounties.co.uk/rhsmalvern
Enjoy a Hanging Basket Demonstration at Radway Bridge Garden Centre, Near Hereford with Wmffre Davies as he demonstrates tips and tricks in planting and caring for hanging baskets. This is a free event and no booking is required. w: radwaybridgegardencentre.com
Heart-stopping rides, side-shows, food stalls and ancient ceremonies are all part of the street extravaganza which is Hereford May Fair. The fair has been taking place for over 900 years. A ceremonial proclamation of the historic St Ethelberts Fair (May Fair) officially opens the fair, offering 12-and-a-half bushels of wheat by the Mayor to the Lord Bishop as payment for allowing the fair to proceed. The Hereford May Fair takes place on the first Tuesday to Thursday following the May Day bank holiday. In 2018 year it will be held Tuesday 8 May to Thursday 10 May 2018 inclusive. Opening times: Tuesday 3.45pm to 11pm Wednesday 12 noon to 11pm Thursday 12 noon to 11pm These are the times between which attractions are allowed to operate. Not all rides will necessarily be open at all times. For details of road closures please click here
Set against the magnificent Malvern Hills, the RHS Malvern Spring Festival is packed with flowers, food, crafts and family fun. Hosted annually at Three Counties Showground in Malvern, RHS Malvern Spring Festival is a partnership between the Royal Horticultural Society, the world’s largest and most prestigious gardening charity, and Three Counties, a specialist rural event organiser and agricultural society dating back to 1797. RHS Malvern Spring Festival is the fastest growing RHS show following an ambitious repositioning in 2014. Whilst it is the gardening show for the Midlands and South West region, it attracts a national spotlight and offers unique engagement opportunities with an affluent and influential audience. As well as plants and gardening ideas there will be great food available and cookery demonstrations with artisan crafts for you to browse and buy too. Ticket prices vary so please visit the website for prices of each day. w: threecounties.co.uk/rhsmalvern
NEW event at Aardvark Books! Friday May 11th, 7.30pm: An Evening of Jazz, with Simon Deeley’s Blue Haze Quartet Showcasing 11 original compositions by jazz pianist Simon Deeley, the quartet plays in styles ranging from the lively Latin jazz of ‘On a Wing and a Dance’ to the ‘in-the-groove-jazz’ of ‘Soul of the West’ to gentle reflective ballads such as ‘Ballad of the Blue Waters’ on their new CD, “From the Blue Hills”. Simon says his music is inspired by the Welsh Border country and the blue hills of the Marches, and the quartet line-up features Martha Skilton on saxophone, Charlie Russell on drums, Ian Cooper on bass, and Simon Deeley on piano. Tickets £10 in advance, Bar & Cafe refreshments also available; contact Aardvark Books to buy tickets. W: aardvark-books.com T: 01547 530444
Ramble, Amble or Scramble! Ramble – 22.5 miles This beautiful circular walk rambles over the rolling Shropshire hills from and back to Bishop’s Castle, via Offa’s Dyke, Shropshire Way, the Walcot Estate and Bury Ditches, with a welcome hot vegetarian lunch at Clun. Scramble – 13 miles This hill walk leaves Bishop’s Castle, to climb up to Offa’s Dyke from Mainstone, enjoying views along the Cefns before dropping down past its castle to Clun, for lunch and transport back to Bishop’s Castle. Amble – 9.5 miles Transport is provided from Bishops Castle to Clun for lunch, before an undulating stroll to Bury Ditches, then through the normally private Walcot Estate, and Oakeley Mynd, to Bishop’s Castle. The route crosses quite remote countryside some of which is not normally open to the public. But don’t worry about getting lost! We provide clear signage, written instructions and helpful marshals. Local hostelries offer discounts to walkers. Online entry has opened. The entrance fee for ALL walkers applying electronically is £18, which includes instructions, refreshments, lunch, transport as needed, and a certificate. All proceeds go to Bloodwise (formerly Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research). How to enter the Round and About Walk You can register for […]
Set against the magnificent Malvern Hills, the RHS Malvern Spring Festival is packed with flowers, food, crafts and family fun. Hosted annually at Three Counties Showground in Malvern, RHS Malvern Spring Festival is a partnership between the Royal Horticultural Society, the world’s largest and most prestigious gardening charity, and Three Counties, a specialist rural event organiser and agricultural society dating back to 1797. RHS Malvern Spring Festival is the fastest growing RHS show following an ambitious repositioning in 2014. Whilst it is the gardening show for the Midlands and South West region, it attracts a national spotlight and offers unique engagement opportunities with an affluent and influential audience. As well as plants and gardening ideas there will be great food available and cookery demonstrations with artisan crafts for you to browse and buy too. Ticket prices vary so please visit the website for prices of each day. w: threecounties.co.uk/rhsmalvern
An Audience With Matt Biggs at Stockton Bury Gardens, near Leominster. One of BBC Radio 4 Gardeners’ Question Time panellist Will be at Stockton Bury Gardens on Saturday May 12th. He will be speaking in the new marquee by the café at 10.30am. Advanced tickets £10, on the day £12. To book in advance pop into the gardens or call Tamsin 07880 712649. w: stocktonbury.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. After the talk there will be a 2-3 hour walk identifying the different edible and poisonous Spring shoots, plants, flowers and mushrooms that we find. There will be breaks along the way for some homemade refreshments such as hogweed and wild garlic soup. To finish the day off there will be a tasty wild food lunch based on what has been found. This will include some treats made from recent finds, a wild salad that picked on the day and possibly even some wild garlic pesto. To book your place click here. Tel: 01981 590 604 Email: admin@wildfooduk.com
Putley Open Gardens Saturday May 12, 2018 12 noon until 5.30pm Six glorious gardens in the idyllic Herefordshire village of Putley. There’s the chance to explore a garden laid out in the 1920s, with its stunning rhododendrons and azaleas; a lovingly-tended cottage garden; a beautifully laid-out quarter-acre plot with themed borders; gardens with a proliferation of roses, wisteria and clematis and some with their deliberate “wild” corners with bluebells and cowslips. Putley is surrounded by orchards, so an additional treat may well be the sight of the cider apple trees covered in a marvellous mass of pink blossom. Visitors to Putley Open Gardens are also encouraged to explore delightfully-situated Putley Church and its carefully tended churchyard. The gardens and church are accessible by well-marked footpaths through orchards and pastures. The event is being held to support the upkeep of the Parish Hall and Church and everything starts (and finishes) at Putley Parish Hall, HR8 2QN, where there is car parking, tickets, teas, tombola and plant sales. Gardens are open from 12 noon until 5.30pm; entrance is £5.00 per person; children under 15 are free. Dogs are not allowed in the gardens. For more information visit: www.putleygardens.org.uk. Like Putley Open Gardens […]
Set against the magnificent Malvern Hills, the RHS Malvern Spring Festival is packed with flowers, food, crafts and family fun. Hosted annually at Three Counties Showground in Malvern, RHS Malvern Spring Festival is a partnership between the Royal Horticultural Society, the world’s largest and most prestigious gardening charity, and Three Counties, a specialist rural event organiser and agricultural society dating back to 1797. RHS Malvern Spring Festival is the fastest growing RHS show following an ambitious repositioning in 2014. Whilst it is the gardening show for the Midlands and South West region, it attracts a national spotlight and offers unique engagement opportunities with an affluent and influential audience. As well as plants and gardening ideas there will be great food available and cookery demonstrations with artisan crafts for you to browse and buy too. Ticket prices vary so please visit the website for prices of each day. w: threecounties.co.uk/rhsmalvern
If you love indulging in divine fresh foods & bottomless cocktails, then this event is perfect for you. To add to delicious dining, you will be in the stunning surroundings of Lemore Manor and grounds, a rather special way to spend a Sunday afternoon. There will be lots of GIN infused foods, from gin cured smoked salmon to caramel waffles. You will be able to indulge in a tantalising 3 course lunch and keep your glass topped up with fabulous unlimited gin drinks. Maybe you’d like to kick off your brunch with ‘The Great Chase’ or try a tipple of the wonderful ‘Sly Grapefruit Gin’ (a very local distillery), with all of the garnishing of course. Or perhaps you’d prefer to enjoy an organic freshly made juice and smoothie on the terrace. Not only this, but the Head Chef will be treating you with a spectacular array of scrumptious desserts at the ‘Dessert Station’. Ticket to be purchased prior to the event. You may choose to come alone or book a table for you and friends. Tickets: £59 per Adult £20 per child (2-10 years) To make your reservations: Call 01544 300 281 or email enquiries@lemoremanor.com. W: lemoremanor.com
Visit the Waterworks Museum – Hereford to see working water and wind turbines as part of National Mills Weekend. The Museum will be open with all engines working in-steam and the children’s Heritage Water Park will be open between 12pm-4pm. The Waterworks Museum has a variety of turbines which will be working for this national weekend. Normal admission prices apply: £6 adult, £5 concession, £2 children. w: waterworksmuseum.org.uk
Herefordshire Life Through a Lens Exhibition: Bringing the work of local photographer Derek Evans out of the archives and into the community. The first in a series of exhibitions comes from the hop-yards of the county, featuring both Derek’s archive and contemporary images created by Herefordshire College of Art students and accompanies the newly released film “Stories from the Hop Yards” from Catcher Media. Venue: Kington Library, 64 Bridge St, Kington HR5 3DJ As well as well as the photographic exhibitions, there is a wonderful seminal film, which is part of a three year project, of which there will be screenings at various venues including during the Borderlines Film Festival. w: herefordshirelifethroughalens.org.uk Also showing at: Monday 20 August to Tuesday 25 September Ledbury Masters House, Ledbury HR8 1EA
The Sixteen at Hereford Cathedral – Choral Pilgrimage 2018: Sacred and Profane Join The Sixteen in an exploration of the sacred and secular works of 16th-century composers William Cornysh (both father and son) and 20th-century master of the voice, Benjamin Britten. Tickets: £10-£25 (booking fees apply). Available online, by phone (01904 651485) and on the door (subject to availability) More information/booking link: thesixteen.com/events/choral-pilgrimage-2018-hereford
This year marks the sixth Hellens Music Festival and it is thrilling to welcome again remarkable players, young instrumentalists and all lovers of sublime music! Join in this for a five-day musical feast and listen to world-class artists perform, inspire local children and teach talented students from the best music colleges in Britain. Hellensmusic is a music festival that takes place every Spring over five days at Hellens Manor in Herefordshire. The event’s aims are threefold: to bring exceptional musicians to work together in intimate surroundings exploring new ideas; to provide talented music students from all over the country with the opportunity to learn from world-class professionals in the field; and to bring great music to a lost corner of England, inspiring local audiences, both children and adults, to a greater understanding and appreciation of all music. The event has a strong focus on music education and training for the young. The main concerts take place in the early evenings, and during the day the performing musicians deliver a series of masterclasses to talented students from the UK’s best music schools and colleges. During five days of intense musical work, students have the chance to learn from renowned professionals coming from […]
Three WW11 talks on living through the blitz, code breaking at Bletchley and surviving U-boats on the Arctic Run. It will be held in The Great Hall at Bishops Palace, Hereford. Join in on Friday 18th May for an evening with published authors, TV personalities and historians as they recount their unique war time experiences and research on one of the most turbulent times in British History. All proceeds raised will go towards the organ fundraising for Moccas Church. To book tickets please call Anthea Chester-Master on 01981 500 658 or email admin@chester-master.co.uk
Hereford Police Choir – The Royal National College for the Blind 40th Anniversary Celebratory Concert.
Bands in the Park is a series of concerts arranged by Ross on Wye Town council and held at the town bandstand. Concerts are every Sunday 2.30-4.30pm from the 28 May to the 26 August Ross-on-Wye Bandstand, Wye St. Free of charge. 20th May Ross Town Band 27th May Jaycee Big Band 3rd June A.W. Parker Drybrook Band 10th June Bream Silver Band 17th June Lydney Training Band 24th June Forest of Dean Brass 1st July Frampton Silver Band 8th July Cinderford Brass Band 15th July JJ Swing Band 22nd July Proms in the Park 1pm – 8pm 1pm Forest of Dean Male Voice Choir, 2.30pm The Metz Big Band, 5pm Allegra Ladies Choir, 6.30 Ebbw Vale Brass 29th July Parkend Silver Band 5th August Pillowell Silver Band 12th August Gloucester Brass Band 19th August Pandemonium Steel Pans 26th August Ebbw Vale Brass www.facebook.com/bandsintheparkross/
Visit Lemore Manor and enjoy Traditional Tea Tuesdays where you can indulge in a whole host of delicious eats. Looking for an excuse to spend an afternoon relaxing and making the most of ‘you’ time with girl friends? Catching up with loved ones you didn’t to manage spend time with over the festive season? Or perhaps you’re looking for a meeting space out of the office with an associate? THE LEMORE CLASSIC Unwind and indulge. An assortment of delicate finger sandwiches, plain & fruit scones with clotted cream & seasonal preserves, a carefully hand-picked array of gorgeous cakes and fancies. Served with fresh tea & coffees and of course, to complete, a glass of bubbles. CRAFTERNOON TEA More of a savoury tooth? Why not opt for our delicious local Herefordshire cheeses served with thick crusty breads & wafers, mouth watering Monmouth Charcuterie meats, homemade sausage rolls, potted mackerel, Lyonshall quail scotch eggs, all served with a choice of Herefordshire Cider, Craft Beer or a glass of bubbles. LEMORE’S G & TEA Who says that afternoon tea needs to include tea leaves and milk? All of the delicious treats that come with our Lemore Classic tea package, plus our lavish speciality. Gin and tonic served in tea cups goes down a treat with our guests, (Chase Distillery Elegant Gin, Sly Grapefruit Gin […]
Finds from the Fields at Sutton Village Hall. All welcome An exploration of the work of the British Museum’s Portable Antiquities Scheme and a chronological look at recent finds of the county, focusing on objects found in the local area of Sutton, Marden, Wellington and Bodenham. This will be presented by Peter Reavill of the British Museum’s Portable Antiquities Scheme. For more information contact Judy Stevenson T: 01432 880748 E: judy@creswells.co.uk
Hay Festival is the literary highlight of the UK’s cultural calendar, bringing together the greatest writers, thinkers and performers of the moment in a vibrant exchange of ideas and celebration of creative work for all ages. Hay Festival celebrates great writing from poets and scientists, lyricists and comedians, novelists and environmentalists, and the power of great ideas to transform our way of thinking. The festival was founded around a kitchen table in 1987 and continues to attract the most exciting writers, filmmakers, comedians, politicians and musicians to inspire, delight and entertain. Find out more about the festival programme as detail is released and book tickets and how to get there at www.hayfestival.com. PRICES APPLY AT INDIVIDUAL EVENTS, PLEASE CHECK.
On the banks of the idyllic River Wye, you’ll find the festival where the world’s leading thinkers come together to debate the most cutting edge ideas of our time, and internationally celebrated musicians ignite a party like no other… HowTheLightGetsIn returns in 2018, boasting a speaker line-up that includes political activist Noam Chomsky, actress Helen Lederer, Shadow Home Secretary Diane Abbott, Former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams and eminent literary critic Stanley Fish. All of this alongside an electrifying programme of music, comedy, culture and performance featuring Scissor Sisters disco-queen Ana Matronic (DJ), inimitable electronic-funk band Hot Chip (DJ), Mercury Prize winner Badly Drawn Boy, psychedelic 90s group The Orb, Glasto headliners The Correspondents, plus hundreds of others. Tickets available now at: https://hay.htlgi.iai.tv/festival-passes
Brockhampton Pole Lathe Making Course Learn how to make your own wooden pole lathe to take home. Join Maurice Clother, an expert artisan wood turner and discover the ancient craft of green wood working. In times past bodgers would set up their pole lathes right in the woods and work the green wood harvested from the coppice. on this three day course you will craft your very own pole lathe to take home and turn wood at your leisure. the first two days will cover making the pole lathe using traditional tools and the third day will enable you to make some turned products on your finished pole lathe. Suitability Children welcome age 12+ Assistance dogs are welcome Booking Booking for this course is essential. Please call 01885 482077 or email Maurice at mauriceonline@hotmail.com www.nationaltrust.org.uk/brockhampton-estate Learn more about Bromyard
Tracks and Tree’s at The Weir – With the tree’s in leaf, and the ground clear let the staff at the Weir Gardens take you on a trail of learning about some of the magnificent tree’s and tracking some of the guests that live there. Friday 25 May 2017 – Monday 4 June 2017 10 30 am – 4pm daily Prices: Normal Admission Applies, £2.50 per trail For more information visit the website www.nationaltrust.org.uk/the-weir-garden
Herefordshire Life Through a Lens “Stories from the Hop Yards” brims with archive photos, film, and newly-recorded interviews. Inspired by the rediscovered Derek Evans photographic collection Stories from the Hop Yards brims with archive photos and films alongside newly recorded interviews. A requisite of British beer, with their evocative aroma, hops have been an integral part of county life for centuries. Listen to stories of days past and present from pickers, farmers, traders and brewers. Families would arrive for a working holiday by train, cattle lorry or charabanc. Dinners were cooked over open fires and children picked hops into an old umbrella while their mothers worked at the cribs. “These photographs are like a time machine allowing us to touch the past, you can smell hear and feel each scene” Exhibition visitor. W: herefordshirelifethroughalens.org.uk Other screenings Friday 27 April, 2.30pm, and Monday 30 April, 7.45pm The Courtyard, Hereford, HR4 9YJ SOLD OUT Sunday 29 April, 7pm Leominster Playhouse, Leominster HR6 8NJ Thursday 3 May, 11am breakfast screening The Courtyard, Hereford, HR4 9YJ Friday 4 May, 8pm The Market Theatre, Ledbury HR8 2AQ SOLD OUT Friday 25 May, 7.30pm Conquest Theatre, Tenbury Rd, Bromyard HR7 4LL Tuesday 26 June, 7.30pm St Mary’s Church […]
Brockhampton Dambusters Trail Brockhampton needs you to come and see if you have what it takes to complete this outdoor trail Come and join us for a trail that will teach you about life on the homefront. Learn the tricks that were needed to maintain morale and keep the country going. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/brockhampton-estate Learn more about Bromyard
Enjoy a wonderful Country Gardeners Day at Stockton Bury Gardens, Near Leominster this May. Garden entry plus local plant stalls, garden accessories, container planting demonstrations and more. This charming event is now in its 5th year. Entry £7 for all adults, children over 5 £3, children under 5 free. Season ticket holders free entry. Buy tickets on the day. w: www.stocktonbury.co.uk
The Waterworks Museum – Hereford Open Weekend is when all the engines will be working in-steam and the children’s Heritage Water Park will be open between 12pm-4pm on Sunday 27 and Monday 28 May. This is part of Founders’ Weekend, which celebrates the achievements of the Museum Volunteers (past and present). Everyone at the Waterworks Museum is a volunteer (it has no paid staff). Do you have time to spare to support the Museum? Get in touch info@waterworksmuseum.org.uk Did you know the Waterworks Museum has an exhibition telling the story of Hereford in WW2? Normal admission prices apply: £6 adult, £5 concession, £2 children. w: waterworksmuseum.org.uk
The Crocodile 8 is a ‘tough’ multi-terrain eight mile running race on road, grass and mud. Prize Giving, Live Music and Great Food at The Bell Inn, Tillington afterwards. W: thecroc8.co.uk
The Waterworks Museum – Hereford Open Weekend is when all the engines will be working in-steam and the children’s Heritage Water Park will be open between 12pm-4pm on Sunday 27 and Monday 28 May. This is part of Founders’ Weekend, which celebrates the achievements of the Museum Volunteers (past and present). Everyone at the Waterworks Museum is a volunteer (it has no paid staff). Do you have time to spare to support the Museum? Get in touch info@waterworksmuseum.org.uk Did you know the Waterworks Museum has an exhibition telling the story of Hereford in WW2? Normal admission prices apply: £6 adult, £5 concession, £2 children. w: waterworksmuseum.org.uk
Meet at Byford Court at 11am, the day starts there with canapés and a 30 minute introductory talk on foraging. Then the group will head down the road to The Weir Garden, a beautiful National Trust property boasting a lovely riverside garden, mature trees and even some ancient Roman ruins. The walk will be roughly 2 hours around the grounds identifying the different edible and poisonous Spring shoots, plants, flowers and mushrooms that we find. During the walk there will be little breaks for some of our homemade treats and tasters, possibly including our Hogweed and Wild Garlic soup. After the walk it is back to Byford Court for elderflower champagne and a five course wild food taster menu. Alcohol will be available on this course so please arrange a lift/taxi if you will be drinking. There are limited spaces available so please book your tickets online. Organised by Wild Food UK. To book and for more information click here. Tel: 01981 590 604 Email: admin@wildfooduk.com
Brockhampton Wartime Forest School Join the team at Brockhampton as Really Rural bring a day of outdoor traditions and fun with the Brockhampton Wartime Forest School. Explore Brockhampton Estate and get involved in woodland activities, homefront survival and traditional outdoor childhood crafts. Suitability Children welcome age 8+ Assistance dogs are welcome. What to bring and wear Wear suitable outdoors clothing. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/brockhampton-estate Learn more about Bromyard
Pole Lathe Wood Turning Introductory Workshop Discover the ancient skill of bodging or pole lathe turning. Working with green wood you will learn how to make a rolling pin, rounders bat or spinning top. Under the expert supervision of Maurice he will help you to work the old shave horse and learn to turn a pole lathe. It’s great fun and was once an essential part of woodland management in places like Brockhampton. Suitability Children welcome age 12+ Unfortunately dogs are not welcome at this event. Meeting Point In the courtyard at Lower Brockhampton What to Bring and Wear Sturdy shoes or boots. Warm clothes and or sun cream. Accessibility Turning the pole lathe is quite physical work – participants will pump the pole lathe with their foot whilst carving the wood with their hands. Booking Booking for this course is essential. Call Touch Wood 01885 482077 or email Maurice at mauriceonline@hotmail.com www.nationaltrust.org.uk/brockhampton-estate Learn more about Bromyard
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
Join the staff at Radway Bridge Garden Centre for an informative day with Jane Masters from Chessum Roses. You will learn all things rose related including cultivation, pests & diseases and varieties recommended according to aspect and soil type. This is a free event, no booking required. w: radwaybridgegardencentre.com
Organised by Wild Food UK, Spring Foraging Courses at The Weir Garden will be a delight in this beautiful venue boasting a lovely riverside garden, mature trees and even some ancient Roman ruins. Meet at the car park at 12pm for a short introduction on what to look for and a brief of the general countryside codes, where they relate to foragers. After the talk the group will set off for a 2-3 hour walk identifying the different edible and poisonous Spring shoots, plants, flowers and mushrooms that we find. There will be breaks along the way for some homemade refreshments such as our lovely hogweed and wild garlic soup. To finish the day off there will be a tasty wild food lunch based on what has been found. This will include some treats made from recent finds, a wild salad picked on the day and possibly even some wild garlic pesto. For more information and to book your place click here. Tel: 01981 590 604 Email: admin@wildfooduk.com
Master Chefs to Lemore! Lemore Manor are excited to announce that Billy and Jack are going to be at Lemore Manor to show off their wares! These supper club chefs and food creatives are Master Chef finalists from 2016. Billy and Jack are an incredibly talented pair who put on an extraordinary demonstration. You will have the chance to learn from the professionals and meet them back stage. To follow, you will be spoilt with a delicious 3 course lunch and of course some Lemore surprises will be thrown in! Tickets are £65 each to include a British Cassis cocktail on arrival, Cookery demonstration by Billy and Jack and a three course lunch with wines in the Orangery. All profits will go to support the Little Princess Trust. The Little Princess Trust, if you aren’t already aware, is an amazing Herefordshire charity who provide real hair wigs for children suffering with hair loss. Don’t miss out on this fabulous event and contact Katie now to get your tickets. E: katie@lemoremanor.com T: 01544 300281 W: lemoremanor.com
MADLEY MIGLIA 2018 – A Scenic Tour for classic and “interesting” cars following a challenging route through the beautiful Welsh Borders. The Madley Miglia grew out of the car show at Madley church’s annual summer fete and has developed into a challenging event that attracts entrants in a huge variety of of vehicles. Following last year’s successful event the second edition promises to be even better . The 70 mile route includes river valleys, steep woodland hills and bare Welsh hilltops. There is no competition involved but you are given a road book with maps and diagrams to guide you. There is a support vehicle to help if needed Refreshments are provided at the start and finish and there is an excellent lunch stop. If you are interested contact Colin Barratt via frogmorephoto@btinternet.com or 01981 250108 The event is sponsored and supported by Brightwells. The first car leaves at 9.00 am from the Glebe Field next to Madley Church. The cost is £25.00 for a car with driver and co-driver. Extra passengers are £6.00 each. A motorcycle with rider and pillion costs £15.00.
Visit the wonderful setting of Hellens Manor in Much Marcle, Herefordshire this year on June 9 & 10 and find the beautiful garden and parklands brought to life with Hellens Garden Festival 2018. The magnificent Hellens Garden Festival is now in its 12th year and a firm favourite for families, gardeners and general moochers looking for something a little different, this year with a theme of ‘Water – The Life Force.’ There will be speakers, walks & talks, Music, Workshops, Demonstrations and children’s events. Also lots of exhibitors and organisations for you to chat to and perhaps make that special purchase. 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 If you haven’t already booked your place at the Festival then please do so by clicking the link below. Book here: http://hellensgardenfestival.co.uk/booking-a-space/ w: hellensgardenfestival.co.uk
Visit the wonderful setting of Hellens Manor in Much Marcle, Herefordshire this year on June 9 & 10 and find the beautiful garden and parklands brought to life with Hellens Garden Festival 2018. The magnificent Hellens Garden Festival is now in its 12th year and a firm favourite for families, gardeners and general moochers looking for something a little different, this year with a theme of ‘Water – The Life Force.’ There will be speakers, walks & talks, Music, Workshops, Demonstrations and children’s events. Also lots of exhibitors and organisations for you to chat to and perhaps make that special purchase. 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 If you haven’t already booked your place at the Festival then please do so by clicking the link below. Book here: http://hellensgardenfestival.co.uk/booking-a-space/ w: hellensgardenfestival.co.uk
Brockhampton Open Farm Sunday at Warren Farm Learn more about the countryside surrounding Brockhampton Estate and meet the people who help care for it. Meet the Hawkins family at Warren farm, situated on the top of the National Trust’s Brockhampton Estate with stunning views in all directions. Come and explore different parts of the farm and share their passion of farming and the countryside. Discover how they care for animals and create award winning produce. You can even go on a tractor trailer ride around the farm, and have cream teas direct from the farm kitchen. The event is free, but normal admission applies. Suitability Unfortunately dogs are not welcome at this event. What to Bring and Wear Suitable outdoors clothing www.nationaltrust.org.uk/brockhampton-estate Learn more about Bromyard
The Waterworks Museum Family Fun Day is planned for June 10th when the museum will be open between 12 – 4 pm with activities for the whole family. There are trails for the children and interactive devices across the Museum which visitors, and especially children, are encouraged to touch and use. This includes the Heritage Water Park (a children’s play ’n’ learn zone) in which there are nine life size devices for pumping, moving and filtering water. Inside the Visitor Centre there is a play area for younger children. Home to a permanent exhibition about Hereford in WW2 the museum is generally seen as a time capsule of social history for Herefordshire, the Marches and parts of Wales. With one of the widest range of working steam, oil, gas and hot air engines engines in the UK, many of which can be seen doing what they were intended for – pumping water, this will be a fantastic day out. Light refreshments and small souvenirs can be purchased in the cafe and visitor centre and picnics are permitted in the picturesque grounds. Dogs are permitted in the museum grounds providing they are on a leash and do not disturb other visitors (but, […]
If you are looking for something a bit different – then all the family might enjoy trying to Dowse for water at the Waterworks Museum – Hereford. The Museum will be open with all engines working in-steam and the children’s Heritage Water Park will be open between 12pm-4pm. Normal admission prices apply: £6 adult, £5 concession, £2 children. w: waterworksmuseum.org.uk
This year’s Royal Three Counties Show is set to be one of the biggest events of the farming schedule this year. WHAT’S ON AT ROYAL THREE COUNTIES SHOW? 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. 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. WHAT’S ON AT ROYAL THREE COUNTIES SHOW? 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. w: www.royalthreecounties.co.uk/whats-on/ Learn more about Malvern
Hereford Arts Markets act as showcases for local talent and designer/makers from the region and are held regularly throughout the year. Offering a range of original artworks, traditional and contemporary crafts and handmade jewellery, the Art Markets offer visitors the chance to meet the professional and semi-professional Designer/Makers. Our artists in turn really enjoy meeting their customers and chatting about their work or discussing bespoke commissions. For additional information contact Becky at office@boffyartsandevents.com 2018 Dates are as follows: Saturday 21 April Saturday 16 June Saturday 8 September Saturday 3 November Saturday 8 December Learn more about Hereford
This year’s Royal Three Counties Show is set to be one of the biggest events of the farming schedule this year. WHAT’S ON AT ROYAL THREE COUNTIES SHOW? 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. w: www.royalthreecounties.co.uk/whats-on/ Learn more about Malvern
Brockhampton Father’s Day BBQ, Beer and Ceilidh Band Celebrate Father’s Day in an entirely new way at Brockhampton this summer. With music, food and a beautiful setting how can you resist? Join the Brockhampton team this Father’s Day on Sunday 17 June for a special barbecue and band at Brockhampton Estate. Relax in the peaceful setting next to the manor house with lunchtime food, good music and beer in the open air. Bring the whole family and have fun dancing along with the ceilidh band. There are also miles of walks around the estate to explore and adventures to be had on the natural play trail. Normal admission prices apply, food not included in admission price. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/brockhampton-estate Learn more about Bromyard
Herefordshire Walking Festival Cider Experience will explore the traditional and modern orchards of the county and a tour of the fantastic Cider Museum and Shop. The Route Herefordshire Walking Festival Cider Experience starts with a short bus trip to Letton, the walking route will take in three nature reserves and a traditional orchard. After crossing Letton Lake the route will continue through a modern cider orchard. The bus will then leave from Woonton travelling to the Cider Museum and Shop for a delicious cream tea. There will be the opportunity to discover the historical delights of the museum and browse the shop. Bus fares are payable on the day. Distance 4½ miles Meet Hereford Map Ref B6/C5 Please contact Hereford Cider Museum to book. Herefordshire Walking Festival Programme Learn more about Hereford Hereford Cider Museum Trust Hereford Cider Museum Trust is an Independent Charitable Trust (Charity number 1158061) and was founded in 1973 to preserve the history of cider making worldwide. The extensive collection includes cider mills, presses, bottles, old photographs, watercolours, advertising memorabilia and a rare collection of English lead crystal cider flutes. The museum continues to collect artefacts associated with the history of cider making and has achieved Accreditation […]
Hampton Court Castle’s Annual Summer Fair offers the opportunity to see Hampton Court Castle and walk around the stunning Award Winning Gardens, with some wonderful stalls to browse. The Ice Cream Parlour will be open along with the wonderful Orangery Restaurant and if the weather is kind there will also be a Pimms tent. The Castle will be open to the public for viewing. Normal admission prices apply. w: hamptoncourt.org.uk
Hampton Court Castle’s Annual Summer Fair offers the opportunity to see Hampton Court Castle and walk around the stunning Award Winning Gardens, with some wonderful stalls to browse. The Ice Cream Parlour will be open along with the wonderful Orangery Restaurant and if the weather is kind there will also be a Pimms tent. The Castle will be open to the public for viewing. Normal admission prices apply. w: hamptoncourt.org.uk
Families are invited to the Waterworks Museum Family Day on June 24th where the museum will be open between 12 – 4 pm with activities for the whole family. Activities There are trails for the children and interactive devices across the Museum which visitors are encouraged to touch and use. This includes the Heritage Water Park (a children’s play ’n’ learn zone) in which there are nine life size devices for pumping, moving and filtering water. Inside the Visitor Centre there is a play area for younger children. Exhibitions Home to a permanent exhibition about Hereford in WW2 the museum is generally seen as a time capsule of social history for Herefordshire, the Marches and parts of Wales. With one of the widest range of working steam, oil, gas and hot air engines engines in the UK, many of which can be seen doing what they were intended for – pumping water, this will be a fantastic day out. Refreshments & Gifts Light refreshments and small souvenirs can be purchased in the cafe and visitor centre and picnics are permitted in the picturesque grounds. Dogs will be permitted in the museum grounds providing they are on a leash and do not disturb […]
Visit Lemore Manor and enjoy Traditional Tea Tuesdays where you can indulge in a whole host of delicious eats. Looking for an excuse to spend an afternoon relaxing and making the most of ‘you’ time with girl friends? Catching up with loved ones you didn’t to manage spend time with over the festive season? Or perhaps you’re looking for a meeting space out of the office with an associate? THE LEMORE CLASSIC Unwind and indulge. An assortment of delicate finger sandwiches, plain & fruit scones with clotted cream & seasonal preserves, a carefully hand-picked array of gorgeous cakes and fancies. Served with fresh tea & coffees and of course, to complete, a glass of bubbles. CRAFTERNOON TEA More of a savoury tooth? Why not opt for our delicious local Herefordshire cheeses served with thick crusty breads & wafers, mouth watering Monmouth Charcuterie meats, homemade sausage rolls, potted mackerel, Lyonshall quail scotch eggs, all served with a choice of Herefordshire Cider, Craft Beer or a glass of bubbles. LEMORE’S G & TEA Who says that afternoon tea needs to include tea leaves and milk? All of the delicious treats that come with our Lemore Classic tea package, plus our lavish speciality. Gin and tonic served in tea cups goes down a treat with our guests, (Chase Distillery Elegant Gin, Sly Grapefruit Gin […]
Herefordshire Life Through a Lens “Stories from the Hop Yards” brims with archive photos, film, and newly-recorded interviews. Inspired by the rediscovered Derek Evans photographic collection Stories from the Hop Yards brims with archive photos and films alongside newly recorded interviews. A requisite of British beer, with their evocative aroma, hops have been an integral part of county life for centuries. Listen to stories of days past and present from pickers, farmers, traders and brewers. Families would arrive for a working holiday by train, cattle lorry or charabanc. Dinners were cooked over open fires and children picked hops into an old umbrella while their mothers worked at the cribs. “These photographs are like a time machine allowing us to touch the past, you can smell hear and feel each scene” Exhibition visitor. W: herefordshirelifethroughalens.org.uk Other screenings Friday 27 April, 2.30pm, and Monday 30 April, 7.45pm The Courtyard, Hereford, HR4 9YJ SOLD OUT Sunday 29 April, 7pm Leominster Playhouse, Leominster HR6 8NJ Thursday 3 May, 11am breakfast screening The Courtyard, Hereford, HR4 9YJ Friday 4 May, 8pm The Market Theatre, Ledbury HR8 2AQ SOLD OUT Friday 25 May, 7.30pm Conquest Theatre, Tenbury Rd, Bromyard HR7 4LL Tuesday 26 June, 7.30pm St Mary’s Church […]
Herefordshire Life Through a Lens “Stories from the Hop Yards” brims with archive photos, film, and newly-recorded interviews. Inspired by the rediscovered Derek Evans photographic collection Stories from the Hop Yards brims with archive photos and films alongside newly recorded interviews. A requisite of British beer, with their evocative aroma, hops have been an integral part of county life for centuries. Listen to stories of days past and present from pickers, farmers, traders and brewers. Families would arrive for a working holiday by train, cattle lorry or charabanc. Dinners were cooked over open fires and children picked hops into an old umbrella while their mothers worked at the cribs. “These photographs are like a time machine allowing us to touch the past, you can smell hear and feel each scene” Exhibition visitor. W: herefordshirelifethroughalens.org.uk Other screenings Friday 27 April, 2.30pm, and Monday 30 April, 7.45pm The Courtyard, Hereford, HR4 9YJ SOLD OUT Sunday 29 April, 7pm Leominster Playhouse, Leominster HR6 8NJ Thursday 3 May, 11am breakfast screening The Courtyard, Hereford, HR4 9YJ Friday 4 May, 8pm The Market Theatre, Ledbury HR8 2AQ SOLD OUT Friday 25 May, 7.30pm Conquest Theatre, Tenbury Rd, Bromyard HR7 4LL Tuesday 26 June, 7.30pm St Mary’s Church […]
Shobdon Food & Flying Festival has been a fixture of the county’s calendar for over a decade making it the longest running event of its kind in Herefordshire. What started as a village show with a few dozen visitors has grown into an event that now sees thousands flock to the small north Herefordshire village. Sponsored by Bestparks and set in beautiful north Herefordshire surroundings at an historic WW2 airfield, this event combines the best local food, a host of aviation attractions, arts and crafts, demonstrations, live music and lots more. For Fliers: Browse the incredible collection of static aircraft and helicopters and watch dozens of interesting arrivals from around the country throughout the weekend. Could flying be the hobby for you? Take a light aircraft or helicopter trial flight over beautiful Herefordshire countryside. Enjoy talks and demonstrations on various aspects of aviation. Also this year Great British Bake Off favourite, Val Stones will demonstrate at this year’s event. Read more here. W: shobdonfoodandflyingfestival.co.uk
The 5th Bartestree Cider and Beer Festival promises to be a brilliant family day out. The village hall in Bartestree is taken over by brewers and cider makings offering tastings, pints and halves of their lovely liquids. Food is available, music and entertainment for children. There’s fizz and Pimms too. It’s free to enter, with a great, friendly atmosphere. Proceeds raised go to support Bartestree Village Hall and other local good causes. W: bartestreevillagehall.co.uk
Shobdon Food & Flying Festival has been a fixture of the county’s calendar for over a decade making it the longest running event of its kind in Herefordshire. What started as a village show with a few dozen visitors has grown into an event that now sees thousands flock to the small north Herefordshire village. Sponsored by Bestparks and set in beautiful north Herefordshire surroundings at an historic WW2 airfield, this event combines the best local food, a host of aviation attractions, arts and crafts, demonstrations, live music and lots more. For Fliers: Browse the incredible collection of static aircraft and helicopters and watch dozens of interesting arrivals from around the country throughout the weekend. Could flying be the hobby for you? Take a light aircraft or helicopter trial flight over beautiful Herefordshire countryside. Enjoy talks and demonstrations on various aspects of aviation. Also this year Great British Bake Off favourite, Val Stones will demonstrate at this year’s event. Read more here. W: shobdonfoodandflyingfestival.co.uk
Herefordshire Life Through a Lens “Stories from the Hop Yards” brims with archive photos, film, and newly-recorded interviews. Inspired by the rediscovered Derek Evans photographic collection Stories from the Hop Yards brims with archive photos and films alongside newly recorded interviews. A requisite of British beer, with their evocative aroma, hops have been an integral part of county life for centuries. Listen to stories of days past and present from pickers, farmers, traders and brewers. Families would arrive for a working holiday by train, cattle lorry or charabanc. Dinners were cooked over open fires and children picked hops into an old umbrella while their mothers worked at the cribs. “These photographs are like a time machine allowing us to touch the past, you can smell hear and feel each scene” Exhibition visitor. W: herefordshirelifethroughalens.org.uk Other screenings Friday 27 April, 2.30pm, and Monday 30 April, 7.45pm The Courtyard, Hereford, HR4 9YJ SOLD OUT Sunday 29 April, 7pm Leominster Playhouse, Leominster HR6 8NJ Thursday 3 May, 11am breakfast screening The Courtyard, Hereford, HR4 9YJ Friday 4 May, 8pm The Market Theatre, Ledbury HR8 2AQ SOLD OUT Friday 25 May, 7.30pm Conquest Theatre, Tenbury Rd, Bromyard HR7 4LL Tuesday 26 June, 7.30pm St Mary’s Church […]
Linton Music Festival takes place at The Alma Inn in Linton, near Ross on Wye. Dates for 2018 are July 6,7 and 8 July 2018. The Linton Festival® is run by a team of local volunteers and is a non-profit organisation with a policy of supporting local charitable and other voluntary groups. Since 2001, the festival has raised in excess of £90,000, most of which has been distributed to the benefit of the local community. For a full line up of bands, visit the website lintonfestival.org Learn more about Ross on Wye
Beer on the Wye XIV Hereford’s annual beer and cider festival is back for its fourteenth year and is set to return to Hereford over the weekend of the 6th to 8th July 2018 at the Hereford Rowing Club. BEER: Beer on the Wye XIV 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 […]
Linton Music Festival takes place at The Alma Inn in Linton, near Ross on Wye. Dates for 2018 are July 6,7 and 8 July 2018. The Linton Festival® is run by a team of local volunteers and is a non-profit organisation with a policy of supporting local charitable and other voluntary groups. Since 2001, the festival has raised in excess of £90,000, most of which has been distributed to the benefit of the local community. For a full line up of bands, visit the website lintonfestival.org Learn more about Ross on Wye
Beer on the Wye XIV Hereford’s annual beer and cider festival is back for its fourteenth year and is set to return to Hereford over the weekend of the 6th to 8th July 2018 at the Hereford Rowing Club. BEER: Beer on the Wye XIV 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 […]
Linton Music Festival takes place at The Alma Inn in Linton, near Ross on Wye. Dates for 2018 are July 6,7 and 8 July 2018. The Linton Festival® is run by a team of local volunteers and is a non-profit organisation with a policy of supporting local charitable and other voluntary groups. Since 2001, the festival has raised in excess of £90,000, most of which has been distributed to the benefit of the local community. For a full line up of bands, visit the website lintonfestival.org Learn more about Ross on Wye
Waterworks Museum Annual Gala Day Visitors are invited to the very popular Waterworks Museum Annual Gala Day in July. View all the engines working in-steam and enjoy the children’s Heritage Water Park. Motoring History For the car lovers there will be a wonderful cavalcade of vintage and interesting vehicles to explore. Entertainment The exceptional Hereford Concert Band are back again this year to entertain visitors and provide a lively and upbeat vibe. The Mayor of Hereford will open a new exhibit at 2pm. Family Fun So come and enjoy a fantastic day of steam history with lots to entertain the children within the Heritage Water Park. Refreshments & Gifts Light refreshments and small souvenirs can be purchased in the cafe and visitor centre and picnics are permitted in the picturesque grounds. Dogs will be permitted in the museum grounds providing they are on a leash and do not disturb other visitors (but, except for assistance dogs, not in the Museum building or in the Heritage Water Park). Future Waterworks Museum Family Day events will be held regularly throughout the year, please check the website for details. w: waterworksmuseum.org.uk Established in 1974, the museum is an independent working museum concerned primarily, but […]
Beer on the Wye XIV Hereford’s annual beer and cider festival is back for its fourteenth year and is set to return to Hereford over the weekend of the 6th to 8th July 2018 at the Hereford Rowing Club. BEER: Beer on the Wye XIV 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 Leominster/Hereford Kite Festival returns once again!, a day of high-flying family fun whether you’re just watching or actually joining in the this amazing spectacle. From the whacky to the traditional, let’s go fly a kite at Berrington Hall; the skies above their beautiful grounds become awash with the colour and shapes of beautiful kites. It’s a laid-back friendly festival showcasing some of the best sport and single line kites. It’s for kite enthusiasts and for the public to come along and watch – and to bring along a kite and join in. The festival is at Berrington Hall on the lawns leading down to the lake. PUBLIC ACCESS: Members of the public are welcome to come along, watch or fly a kite. The site is on National Trust property, so there is an admission charge, which also includes the Hall and Gardens which are well worth a visit. For further information on taking part and spectating please see the website www.kitefestival.org.uk Learn more about Leominster
Visit Stockton Bury Gardens for this wonderful master class on How to Prune in Summer. Often seen as one of the most difficult gardening skills to master, pruning is always a popular subject in the autumn and winter months, but there are huge benefits to summer pruning that are often overlooked. This course by gardening expert David Hurrion will show you easy-to-master skills that will get the best results from your garden. So whether it’s wisteria, fruit bushes, shrubs or apple trees, you’ll discover all you need to know to make the right cuts every time. Please bring your own secateurs. Includes entry to Stockton Bury gardens. This course will run twice with a morning session and an afternoon session. Numbers limited on this popular course, so early booking recommended. Price £37.16. To book click the links below. Morning Session https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-prune-in-summer-morning-tickets-41074209065 Afternoon Session https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-prune-in-summer-afternoon-tickets-41074334440 w: www.stocktonbury.co.uk
