The Angel is set in the fabulous location that is kingsland.
A warm welcome awaits you with cosy log burners, a choice of real ales and friendly, attentive staff.
There is spacious car parking to the rear and large parties can be catered for in the upstairs dining area.
Opening times are 12-3pm and 6pm until late.
Coach Groups are accepted.
The Angel won The Trip Advisor 2015 Certificate of Excellence.
The Angel, Kingsland, Nr Leominster HR6 9QS
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Meadow Arts and Hereford Cathedral are working in partnership to commission a new artwork, inspired by the Mappa Mundi, by highly esteemed artist Yinka Shonibare MBE (RA), with funding from the Herefordshire’s a Great Place scheme. To launch to launch the new artwork, titled Creatures of the Mappa Mundi, Shonibare, who was awarded a CBE (Commander of The British Empire) in the 2019 New Year Honours List, will give a talk in the cathedral nave on Thursday 24 January. Interviewed by broadcaster and writer Francine Stock, he will discuss the inspiration for this new commission for Meadow Arts, which has been inspired by one of Hereford Cathedral’s treasures, the Mappa Mundi. Displayed next to the Cathedral’s Chained Library, the Hereford Mappa Mundi is the largest medieval world map to survive. One of its most remarkable features is that it is illustrated with strange people and animals, drawn by artists from the exaggerated descriptions of travellers to far off lands. Shonibare has been inspired by the map and its alien creatures to create a new work for Herefordshire, which will be on show from late January to June 2019. Illustrated on the map are various creatures, natural and supernatural, including camels, […]
The Gateway is an independent cinema space in Ross on Wye featuring luxury seating high-quality surround sound system, and a high definition big screen. Films showing throughout May More information on The Gateway .
‘Shadows On The Grass’ Garden Sculpture Exhibition at Old Chapel Gallery in Pembridge. The exhibition opens on Saturday May 4 with drinks from 11am. An ever-changing collection of unique sculptures for your outdoor space in a variety of media including ironwork, carved stone, stone resin, ceramic and stainless steel continues through the year. W: oldchapelgallery.co.uk
Hay Festival Exhibition at Old Chapel Gallery opens on Sunday May 19 2019 until the end of June. Drinks from 11am Featuring stained glass, ceramics, textile art, paintings, sculpture, original prints For more information visit the website oldchapelgallery.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.
The Herefordshire Guild of Craftsmen are showcasing their fantastic work at the iconic international at Hay Festival this year – for the first time on the main site. The members will be creating a vibrant emporium of design, artistry and skill for the duration of the Festival. Members taking part will be taking it in turns each day to steward and help with sales, commissions and enquiries. Learn more about the members of Herefordshire Guild of Craftsmen. More about Hay Festival.
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- Rhythm, Rhyme & Songtime with Becky Friday 28th June- TBC Thursday 12th September – Sing & Sign with Liz Friday 20th September- TBC Thursday 26th September- TBC W: newbridgefarmpark.com
Nest of Voices – four nights of vocal concerts – eclectic, intimate and sublime – all held in a marvellous large yurt at The Nest, Ledbury, Herefordshire, a remarkable café, plant centre and place of events. A celebration throughout May 2019 of marvellous vocal music combined with delicious food and drink 2 May – Akervinda – Swedish Folksong Quartet – www.akervinda.com Jazz singers at heart, the four members of vocal quartet Åkervinda share a deep love of folk music, and give new life to the Scandinavian folk tunes in their original and modern interpretations. Like so many storytellers and artists before them, Iris, Agnes, Linda and Lise carry tales of women throughout the ages, embodied in a visual musical live performance. The group have performed at an array of European vocal festivals and folk venues and at venues in Canada and the USA. They come to The Nest straight from a performance with The Swingles in London. 9 May – Cotswold canel Singers The interestingly named Cotswold Canal Singers were founded in 2016 to bring the best of local classical singers together to raise money for the Cotswold Canal Trust and other local causes. Drawing singers from excellent choirs including Bath […]
HowTheLightGetsIn is returning to Hay-on-Wye for the Bank Holiday weekend from 24th – 27th May with a festival experience unlike any other. Nestled in the beautiful Wye Valley on the edge of the Black Mountains, you’ll find headline music acts, the best in stand-up comedy from the UK and beyond, debates between the world’s leading thinkers, and so much more. HowTheLightGetsIn runs from late afternoon Friday 24th May to Monday 27th May with over 300 events across 12 stages, including more than 180 music and performance events and over 100 debates and talks. THE WORLD’S LARGEST PHILOSOPHY AND MUSIC FESTIVAL To book tickets click here. More about Hay on Wye
The Temple Bar Inn Beer Festival will be held this May Bank Holiday weekend in Ewyas Harold. The Festival will feature craft ales from Breweries near and far, including Wye Valley, Hobsons, Swan, Harviestoun, Kingstone and more. Follow the Temple Bar Inn’s facebook page for more details: https://www.facebook.com/thetemplebarinn/ Learn more about the Golden Valley area
Join the celebration of the launch of The Pembridge Map which has been embroidered by the Pembridge Tapestry Group over the last two years. The map will be launched on the weekend of 24th – 27th May in St Mary’s Church, where it will go on permanent exhibition. The map, which has been beautifully mounted and framed will be unveiled on the evening of Friday 24th May by Dr Alex Langland who was one of the presenters on channel 4’s Village of the Year Competition. Following the Launch there is a programme of events for the weekend including a pageant, walks, talks, Taiko Drumming Band, Pembridge School Choir, Knighton Silver Band, Visiting bellringers, stalls and demonstrations on the lawned area, Festival Service, lunchtime barbecue with Little Wren Vocalist and a Ceilidh in the church. More info below. The church will be decorated with displays by businesses Past and Present and local groups. Refreshments and a licensed bar will be available all weekend. The event has been funded by The National Lottery Community Fund and generous donations from local families and businesses.
This years Wild Spring Feast is happening right in the middle of the hay harvest, and we’re setting up home aptly in the beautiful Hay Barn, at Home Farm Dulas and is full of history and stories of sweet harvests over the years. This years feast is gathered from the farm, using local flavours in global ways, it’s a celebration of our delicious, wild, world. After feasting there will be a treat of a concert from Nuadha Quartet, a collective of incredible musicians with Spanish, Moroccan, Brazilian and Celtic heritages – all of whom have made homes in the hay laden pastures of the area. We hope you can join us for this special celebration why it’s good to be local and global… Wild cocktails, canapes & 3 course meal followed by music from Nuadha Quartet. Please book via Foragefinefoods website.
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
From 25th – 27th May 2019, Ewyas Harold will hold its second Arts Festival, showcasing and selling the works of local artists, photographers and crafts people in Ewyas Harold Memorial Hall, St Michael’s Hall, St Michael’s Church, the Temple Bar Inn, the Baptist Hall, and the Methodist Hall. There will be other events and activities too; craft demonstrations and videos, a display of old photos of the village, music by community choirs and The Psychedelic Heart’s Club Band, and opportunities to learn how to ring the church bells. Villagers and local schoolchildren are already helping make bunting, as well as making plans for their scarecrows. The Festival is very much a community event, and the Kemble Centre marquee will be the base for local groups and organisations that work for the benefit of the local community, and the local environment. Old King Street Farm’s llamas will be putting in an appearance outside the Memorial Hall, and Sunanta’s Thai Kitchen will be selling homemade Thai cuisine outside the Kemble Centre. The Festival Information tent will also be based outside the Kemble Centre and ‘park and ride’ transport between Ewyas Harold Memorial Hall and the village centre will be provided by Dore […]
The Temple Bar Inn Beer Festival will be held this May Bank Holiday weekend in Ewyas Harold. The Festival will feature craft ales from Breweries near and far, including Wye Valley, Hobsons, Swan, Harviestoun, Kingstone and more. Follow the Temple Bar Inn’s facebook page for more details: https://www.facebook.com/thetemplebarinn/ Learn more about the Golden Valley area
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
Join the team at Stockton Bury Gardens for the annual traditional plant fair in the heart of the garden. Now in its 5th year this charming event offers the chance to enjoy the garden and café and shop for plants, sundries and garden art from local suppliers. Our exhibitors include: Seggins Bees (honey and more), Old Court Nurseries (perennials and alpines), The Cottage Herbery (Herbs), Carrob Plants (rose and woodland plants), Mynd Hardy Plants (perennials), The Woodee (fire pits), Metalsmiths (garden art), Basket Jenny (willow supports) and plenty more. Expect about 15 stalls, lots of free advice and friendly people. Also music from a local folk band. Normal garden entry applies (season ticket holders are free). www.stocktonbury.co.uk
The wonderful Eastnor Steam & Vintage returns this May Bank Holiday to regale enthusiasts of classic vehicles and steam engines. A brilliant day out for the whole family. Look round an impressive line up of classic vehicles and Steam Engines: Enjoy a ride on a model engine, courtesy of the Hereford Society of Model Engineers Roll up for ride on a Vintage Carousel and Chair Swing Try your hand with the Giant Garden Games on the Valley Lawn Relax and listen to the sweet sounds of Sauce City Jazz Discover the Vintage Tea Tent on the Valley Lawn serving hot drinks and cakes Be entertained with a traditional Punch & Judy Show Enjoy the antics of resident entertainers Jem and Mark Sample the delights of a Pig Roast and a Bar in the Castle Courtyard Have fun on a Pony Ride PLUS… All of the normal attractions: Castle, Arboretum, Knight’s Maze, Children’s Adventure Playground, Junior Assault Course, Treetop Walkway, Woodland Play Area, Lakeside & Woodland Walks, Tree Hunters’ Trek, Rope Swings, Children’s Fun Booklets! ** DOGS WELCOME!! ** Discounted Online Tickets (available until 2.30pm on the day of your visit): Adult: £11.50 Child (3-15 yrs): £7.25 Family (2a+3c): £31.00 Gate […]
The Temple Bar Inn Beer Festival will be held this May Bank Holiday weekend in Ewyas Harold. The Festival will feature craft ales from Breweries near and far, including Wye Valley, Hobsons, Swan, Harviestoun, Kingstone and more. Follow the Temple Bar Inn’s facebook page for more details: https://www.facebook.com/thetemplebarinn/ Learn more about the Golden Valley area
From 25th – 27th May 2019, Ewyas Harold will hold its second Arts Festival, showcasing and selling the works of local artists, photographers and crafts people in Ewyas Harold Memorial Hall, St Michael’s Hall, St Michael’s Church, the Temple Bar Inn, the Baptist Hall, and the Methodist Hall. There will be other events and activities too; craft demonstrations and videos, a display of old photos of the village, music by community choirs and The Psychedelic Heart’s Club Band, and opportunities to learn how to ring the church bells. Villagers and local schoolchildren are already helping make bunting, as well as making plans for their scarecrows. The Festival is very much a community event, and the Kemble Centre marquee will be the base for local groups and organisations that work for the benefit of the local community, and the local environment. Old King Street Farm’s llamas will be putting in an appearance outside the Memorial Hall, and Sunanta’s Thai Kitchen will be selling homemade Thai cuisine outside the Kemble Centre. The Festival Information tent will also be based outside the Kemble Centre and ‘park and ride’ transport between Ewyas Harold Memorial Hall and the village centre will be provided by Dore […]
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
From 25th – 27th May 2019, Ewyas Harold will hold its second Arts Festival, showcasing and selling the works of local artists, photographers and crafts people in Ewyas Harold Memorial Hall, St Michael’s Hall, St Michael’s Church, the Temple Bar Inn, the Baptist Hall, and the Methodist Hall. There will be other events and activities too; craft demonstrations and videos, a display of old photos of the village, music by community choirs and The Psychedelic Heart’s Club Band, and opportunities to learn how to ring the church bells. Villagers and local schoolchildren are already helping make bunting, as well as making plans for their scarecrows. The Festival is very much a community event, and the Kemble Centre marquee will be the base for local groups and organisations that work for the benefit of the local community, and the local environment. Old King Street Farm’s llamas will be putting in an appearance outside the Memorial Hall, and Sunanta’s Thai Kitchen will be selling homemade Thai cuisine outside the Kemble Centre. The Festival Information tent will also be based outside the Kemble Centre and ‘park and ride’ transport between Ewyas Harold Memorial Hall and the village centre will be provided by Dore […]
Family Fun & Games at the Waterworks Museum Hereford on Tuesday 28th May 2019. Hereford Waterworks Museum is not just a destination for steam and history enthusiasts, it’s one of Herefordshire’s leading family attractions. New for this year is free admission for children under 16. The Museum tells the history of drinking water through working engines and pumps, 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. There are hands-on exhibits to operate, especially in the award-winning Heritage Water Park (our Play ’n’ Learn Zone) – where children of all ages can have fun using life size exhibits to pump, lift, move and filter water. Adults £5.00 Seniors £4.00 Children Under 16 Free Students £2.00 For more information about events and children’s activities go to www.waterworksmusuem.org.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
Have great fun at Eastnor Castle with the Inflatable slide and obstacle course. Open from 10.30am – 5.30pm Grounds Admission (Castle upgrades available) Adult: £8.50 | Child (3-15 yrs): £5.75 | Family (2+3): £23.00 (Discounted tickets available online) More about Eastnor Castle
Join the lovely team at Ty Gwyn Cider where they have paired up with friends from the Old Stables fish and chip shop and Blaenafon Cheddar Company for Chips, Cheese ‘n’ Cider Free entry and tasters. Follow the updates
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- Rhythm, Rhyme & Songtime with Becky Friday 28th June- TBC Thursday 12th September – Sing & Sign with Liz Friday 20th September- TBC Thursday 26th September- TBC W: newbridgefarmpark.com
The 2019 Leominster Festival will take place on 6th-9th June in various venues around the town. Leominster Festival, run by a voluntary committee of local individuals since 1978 (first festival in 1980), is a well known and respected celebration of the Arts in rural Herefordshire. It seeks to engage and involve the whole community by bringing top quality performers right to the doorstep of the citizens of Leominster and beyond. Every year the Festival provides an exciting, eclectic and varied programme of events across the Herefordshire Market town; including poetry, historic walks and talks, theatre, music, fine art and family fun. It also provides a platform for local community groups, charities and businesses to get involved with the Arts and engage with the wider community through a variety of free and ticketed events.Please see our “Events” for further details, more information is being added all the time. Follow the Facebook Page for details of individual events.
on Thursday 6 – Saturday 8 June at The Courtyard, Edgar Street Hereford. Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen Alone in the world and scared of the dark, young Jack opens his bedroom window to find a familiar friendly face, The Moon. The Moon shining bright, teaches Jack how to be brave by taking him on an amazing adventure across the world, showing him all that he sees and teaching him all that he knows. For the ultimate adventure come dressed in your pyjamas! Perfect dance, circus, theatre for ages 3+ and their friends and families! Running Time: 45 mins (no interval) FREE craft activities before the show PLUS join the cast on the set after the show is over! Tickets £10 / £9 (£7.50 tickets available at 11am on Saturday 8 June) Box Office: 01432 340555 www.courtyard.org.uk Trailer: https://vimeo.com/246060941
The Gateway is an independent cinema space in Ross on Wye featuring luxury seating high-quality surround sound system, and a high definition big screen. Films showing throughout June More information on The Gateway
AT HEREFORD CATHEDRAL WITH EX CATHEDRA CONSORT, CONDUCTED BY JEFFREY SKIDMORE A programme of joyous music for a magical midsummer evening, performed by the glow of candles at dusk. This atmospheric sequence of words and music is inspired by four centuries of seasonal music – a counterpart to Christmas Music by Candlelight – a concert that will send you home singing of summertime… “spine-tinglingly lovely … a breathtaking feat of pure ensemble singing” (Birmingham Post) This concert will be performed without interval and will end at approximately 9.45pm. To book visit the website or online via The Courtyard or call The Courtyard box office on 01432 340 555 £28.50 / £20.50 / 11.50 plus £1.50 booking fee from the Courtyard, Hereford or in person at Hereford Cathedral Shop W: excathedra.co.uk
Following the success of previous weekends with Kiki Dee and Peter Straker, Choir Camp is back for a third year. This time it will be at the idyllic Dunfield House, near Kington. Commencing on the Friday evening, a delicious buffet of home-cooked food will be served and the opportunity to mingle and settle in. Singing will include a range of musical and vocal styles. After some songs around the campfire and a nightcap or two, it’ll be ‘lights out’ before waking up to a full English breakfast to set you up for a busy Saturday of music-making with the band. Standing in some fifteen acres of rolling Welsh Border countryside, we have the exclusive run of the 19th-Century mansion. Requisitioned during World War II for the American forces, Dunfield House was a bolthole for Winston Churchill for high-level meetings and elaborate dinners. Nearby Hergest Ridge inspired Mike Oldfield’s 1974 album of the same name and, according to local folklore, the chilling legend surrounding its Court was drawn upon by Arthur Conan Doyle for his classic ‘The Hound of the Baskervilles’. There’ll be time during the day to take a swim or wander through the labyrinth. In the evening, we will […]
on Thursday 6 – Saturday 8 June at The Courtyard, Edgar Street Hereford. Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen Alone in the world and scared of the dark, young Jack opens his bedroom window to find a familiar friendly face, The Moon. The Moon shining bright, teaches Jack how to be brave by taking him on an amazing adventure across the world, showing him all that he sees and teaching him all that he knows. For the ultimate adventure come dressed in your pyjamas! Perfect dance, circus, theatre for ages 3+ and their friends and families! Running Time: 45 mins (no interval) FREE craft activities before the show PLUS join the cast on the set after the show is over! Tickets £10 / £9 (£7.50 tickets available at 11am on Saturday 8 June) Box Office: 01432 340555 www.courtyard.org.uk Trailer: https://vimeo.com/246060941
on Thursday 6 – Saturday 8 June at The Courtyard, Edgar Street Hereford. Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen Alone in the world and scared of the dark, young Jack opens his bedroom window to find a familiar friendly face, The Moon. The Moon shining bright, teaches Jack how to be brave by taking him on an amazing adventure across the world, showing him all that he sees and teaching him all that he knows. For the ultimate adventure come dressed in your pyjamas! Perfect dance, circus, theatre for ages 3+ and their friends and families! Running Time: 45 mins (no interval) FREE craft activities before the show PLUS join the cast on the set after the show is over! Tickets £10 / £9 (£7.50 tickets available at 11am on Saturday 8 June) Box Office: 01432 340555 www.courtyard.org.uk Trailer: https://vimeo.com/246060941
Part of the Music in Quiet Places Programme, visit St. John the Baptist Church at Eastnor and enjoy a fundraising Charity Musical Evening performance with the Dean of Hereford followed by a reception at Eastnor Castle. The reception at the wonderful Eastnor Castle will include wine and canapes by kind consent of the High Sheriff (2019) James Hervey-Bathurst DL. The Dean of Hereford, the inimitable, The Very Reverend Michael Tavinor, will be entertaining with a programme of music, verse and anecdote. Music in Quiet Places was established in 2015 as a collaboration between Herefordshire Historic Churches Trust, and Hereford Cathedral School’s Music Outreach programme. MiQP is now run by HHCT with the brief of presenting live performances in churches throughout the County using local musicians as much as possible. This event is in association with the Herefordshire, Shropshire & Worcestershire Branch of the British Red Cross. Eastnor village is seeking help to raise up to £100,000 during 2018 and 2019 for a project to repair its ancient and beautiful church and to improve its facilities to allow wider use. The church is a grade 1 listed Place of Worship and on the Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Register (no.1266756). Proceeds will be shared between Eastnor PCC, British Red Cross and HHCT. Booking Essential. Book tickets here. Learn more about Ledbury […]
Bromyard Scarecrow Festival takes place every June in the unspoilt Herefordshire market town of Bromyard. It includes a scarecrow parade, prizes for best children’s and adults exhibits, scarecrow making events, a scarecrow trail for the public with cryptic clues and a special supper in Bromyard Public Hall. Each year there is a specific theme, such as “Nursery Rhymes” or “Fairy Tales”, and those individuals and businesses entering the Scarecrow Competition build their scarecrows to match that year’s theme. The 2019 Bromyard Scarecrow Festival will commence on the evening of Friday 7th June, and continue during the day of Saturday 8th June and Sunday 9th June 2019. The Theme for the 2019 festival is COUNTRIES. There are plenty of those to choose from so pick your favourite of just browse through the Atlas to get some ideas. Date for last entries is 17th May 2019. To contact the organisers of Bromyard Scarecrow Festival: Email enquiries@bromyardscarecrowfestival.co.uk W: Bromyard Scarecrow Festival Call Lynne Wilkins on 01885 488206 Alternatively information can be obtained from: Bromyard’s Tourist and Local Information Centre. The Heritage Centre, Rowberry Street, Bromyard HR7 4DU More about Bromyard
Italian Splendour a concert as part of the friends of Hereford Cathedral Festival. Hereford Chamber Choir and Central England Camerata, directed by Simon Harper, are giving a concert as part of the Friends of Hereford Cathedral Festival at 7.30 pm on Friday 7 June, in the Cathedral. The programme will include Handel’sDixit Dominus, Vivaldi’s Concerto for Strings in A, and works by Monteverdi and Gabrieli. Tickets, to include refreshments, are £14 in advance, £15 on the door, £5 students, £12 Friends of HCC, available online at http://www.herefordchamberchoir.org.uk/ or by sending a cheque payable to the Friends of Hereford Cathedral and SAE to Dr. Joy Roderick, 5 College Cloisters, Cathedral Close, Hereford, HR1 2NG.
With songs popularised by Dame Vera Lynn and the Andrews Sisters, some Gilbert and Sullivan and some music from one of the earliest technicolor films, The Wizard of Oz, on its 80th anniversary. Join in for a trip down memory lane. There are four showings around Herefordshire as detailed below: Friday 7 June 7.30 pm at St John’s Methodist Church, Hereford Saturday 8 June 7.30 pm Ledbury Parish Church (St Michael’s) Friday 21 June 8pm The Globe at Hay on Wye (Early Bird tickets £8 call 01432 507483) Saturday 22nd June 7.30 pm Eardisley Village Hall Tickets are £10 except at The Globe at Hay-on-Wye where you can get Early Bird Tickets for £8 by contacting Lucy Walden (01432 507483 or lucywalden49@gmail.com) More details at www.herefordgandssociery.org.uk Tickets on the door £10. Or call 01432 507483.
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 8 June Saturday 14 September Saturday 16 November Saturday 14 December Learn more about Hereford
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
FURZIE Wool Sculpture Courses Needle-felt an animal at Trumpet Corner Gallery and Tea Room near Ledbury Course cost £55 and includes: A full day 10.00am – 4.30pm and all materials, a light lunch, tea and coffee You will learn how to needle-felt with wool and how to make a wire armature There is an option to purchase felting tools and mat before or after course To book: Phone 01594 516906 Email: felt@furzie.co.uk W: furzie.co.uk “It’s one of the best things I have done in a long time” “Great teacher, great course, great location, great value for money!” “I was apprehensive that my skills wouldn’t be good enough to create anything like the beautiful creations on her website. How wrong was I!” “I’d highly recommend going with a few friends. the laughs are as good as the course”
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
on Thursday 6 – Saturday 8 June at The Courtyard, Edgar Street Hereford. Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen Alone in the world and scared of the dark, young Jack opens his bedroom window to find a familiar friendly face, The Moon. The Moon shining bright, teaches Jack how to be brave by taking him on an amazing adventure across the world, showing him all that he sees and teaching him all that he knows. For the ultimate adventure come dressed in your pyjamas! Perfect dance, circus, theatre for ages 3+ and their friends and families! Running Time: 45 mins (no interval) FREE craft activities before the show PLUS join the cast on the set after the show is over! Tickets £10 / £9 (£7.50 tickets available at 11am on Saturday 8 June) Box Office: 01432 340555 www.courtyard.org.uk Trailer: https://vimeo.com/246060941
13C Forbury Chapel in Leominster Heritage Project Presents Hidden Heritage Family Walking Tours. Prepare to be shocked, amazed and fascinated by Leominster’s incredible history! Join walk leader, ‘Father Dennis’ to discover gruesome facts about Roger Cadwallador who was horribly executed in Leominster, see some incredible carvings, find out what the monks really got up to at The Priory, see hidden faces at the Forbury Chapel and learn how the town has changed over the centuries. Saturday 20th April 1.30 pm & 3pm – Departing Leominster Museum, Etnam St. Saturday 8th June 11.30am & 1.30pm – Leominster Festival Family Fun Day Departing Grange Court, Pinsley Road. Leomnster Every Friday throughout the summer holidays 11am & 1.30pm Starting July 26th Departing from the Forbury Chapel, Church St.
on Thursday 6 – Saturday 8 June at The Courtyard, Edgar Street Hereford. Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen Alone in the world and scared of the dark, young Jack opens his bedroom window to find a familiar friendly face, The Moon. The Moon shining bright, teaches Jack how to be brave by taking him on an amazing adventure across the world, showing him all that he sees and teaching him all that he knows. For the ultimate adventure come dressed in your pyjamas! Perfect dance, circus, theatre for ages 3+ and their friends and families! Running Time: 45 mins (no interval) FREE craft activities before the show PLUS join the cast on the set after the show is over! Tickets £10 / £9 (£7.50 tickets available at 11am on Saturday 8 June) Box Office: 01432 340555 www.courtyard.org.uk Trailer: https://vimeo.com/246060941
This summer, join young Mary Lennox on a journey of discovery as she is sent to her uncle’s house in the countryside, where mysteries and secrets lurk round every corner. As she makes new friends and encounters magical creatures, Mary has one burning question: where is the location of her uncle’s secret garden, and where has he hidden the key? This year, Chapterhouse Theatre Company is delighted to be celebrating its 20th anniversary of bringing classical theatre productions to stunning country houses, castles, and heritage sites across the UK and Ireland. From the first year of performances at 30 venues with Romeo and Juliet in 2000, Chapterhouse now performs over 170 shows every year, and has become a greatly anticipated addition to thousands of theatre-goers’ calendars. Gates open at Hampton Court Castle at 5.30pm with the performance at 6.30pm. Please bring rugs or low-backed seating. Performances go ahead in all but the worst weather. Buy Tickets.
With songs popularised by Dame Vera Lynn and the Andrews Sisters, some Gilbert and Sullivan and some music from one of the earliest technicolor films, The Wizard of Oz, on its 80th anniversary. Join in for a trip down memory lane. There are four showings around Herefordshire as detailed below: Friday 7 June 7.30 pm at St John’s Methodist Church, Hereford Saturday 8 June 7.30 pm Ledbury Parish Church (St Michael’s) Friday 21 June 8pm The Globe at Hay on Wye (Early Bird tickets £8 call 01432 507483) Saturday 22nd June 7.30 pm Eardisley Village Hall Tickets are £10 except at The Globe at Hay-on-Wye where you can get Early Bird Tickets for £8 by contacting Lucy Walden (01432 507483 or lucywalden49@gmail.com) More details at www.herefordgandssociery.org.uk Tickets on the door £10. Or call 01432 507483.
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
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 […]
Walenty Pytel is a renowned contemporary artist and is internationally recognised as a leading steel and bronze sculptor of birds and beasts, based in Herefordshire. Walenty has recently opened his private Gallery and Studios at his Herefordshire home. The Gallery and Sculpture Trail offers a unique opportunity to meet Walenty, a tour of his gallery and studio and includes a guide of all the other local sculpture locations for you to visit at your own leisure. Whilst at the gallery you will also be able to view a short film about Walenty’s life and work, followed with refreshments at the main house. Sculptures, metal and bronze, limited edition prints and cards can be purchased from the gallery. £12. per person, concessions (groups of 10 or more, OAPs, students £10 per person.) If you are interested contact the team using the ‘BOOK NOW’ button on their Facebook page to let them know which date you are interested in and a member of staff will get back to you. Venue: Bromsash, HR9 Ross on Wye
WELSH NATIONAL OPERA PRESENT: DON PASQUALE AT THE COURTYARD HEREFORD Follow the exploits of Don Pasquale in this riotous new version of Donizetti’s classic comic opera. Set in and around Pasquale’s doner kebab van, it’s the story of an old bachelor’s romantic delusions and the young lovers who outwit him. Don Pasquale brings together a cast of larger-than-life characters, including Pasquale’s young nephew Ernesto and his girlfriend Norina, as well as local geezer Malatesta and his travelling band who hang around Pasquale’s kebab van after their long nights of boozing. Welsh National Opera brings Daisy Evans’ brilliant new production to venues across Wales and England throughout the summer of 2019, following on from the success of Elena Langer’s Rhondda Rips It Up! in 2018. Don Pasquale features a small cast and an on-stage orchestra like you’ve never seen or heard before. For further information and tickets, visit the website courtyard.org.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
The Herefordshire Guild of Craftsmen are showcasing their fantastic work at the Fantastic Royal Three Counties Show. The members of the Herefordshire Guild of Craftsmen can be found in the Severn Hall throughout the three day show. Learn more about the members of Herefordshire Guild of Craftsmen. A wonderful family show celebrating everything in the countryside with show cattle, sheep, pigs and goats, poultry marquees, tractors galore, a huge showring with events throughout the day, horse riding competition and farmers market. Find out about the Royal Show and entry prices.
Women’s Lawn Bowls Open Evening will be held at St Martins Bowls Club in Hereford. Fun, Fitness and Friendship. Your chance to have a go at Bowling. Age from 16 – 90+. For more information AND TO BOOK telephone Lucy 01432 507483 Email: lucywalden49@gmail.com
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
The Big Birches’ Bug Hunt takes place on Saturday 15 June at Birches Farm nature Reserve, Kington. Join Herefordshire Wildlife Trust and go WILD at Birches Farm Nature Reserve, to celebrate The Wildlife Trust national 30 Days Wild Campaign. This will be a fun packed day for all ages! The WildPlay team will offer a range of fun ways to hunt and discover insects and creatures! There will be bug hunting, face painting, pond dipping, creepy-crawly craft & much more! We will also be running a BioBlitz, recording as many different species as we can find. Join in and help us to record our findings alongside a team of experts & enthusiasts. Catering & toilets will be available on site. All activities free of charge! The event opens at 10.30am and closes at 3pm. No need to book, just come along! More information here.
There will be another chance to bring your dog to the movies at The Courtyard in Hereford on Saturday 15 June, 2.30pm Following the huge success of Hereford’s first ever dog friendly screening in August 2018, The Courtyard are thrilled to announce a further dog friendly screening of A Dog’s Journey (PG) on Saturday 15 June at 2.30pm. In A Dogs Journey (PG), the sequel to the heartwarming global hit A Dog’s Purpose, beloved dog Bailey finds his new destiny and forms an unbreakable bond that will lead him, and the people he loves, to places they never imagined. The Courtyard are delighted to be hosting this unique Dog Friendly Screening, but would like to ask audiences before booking to kindly consider the friendliness, behaviour and comfort in crowded spaces of their four legged friends. Pets at Home have kindly donated dog friendly items in support of this screening so your pooches can feel right at home. Audiences can bring furry friends along to this barking mad event where they are guaranteed to have a pawesome time! A Dog’s Journey (PG) Dog Friendly Screening will be in The Courtyard’s Studio Theatre on Saturday 15 June at 2.30pm. To book tickets, or […]
One of the highlights of Kington Festival, is the annual Wheelbarrow Race. This is now well established as fabulous entertainment. The speed event will once again be a separate race, with the fancy dress competition for best dressed barrow following after. This is the most fun sporting event of the year and the fastest pub-crawl in history! Lots of fun and hilarity for everyone to see. Kington Fire-Fighters will conduct a blanket collection during the evening, so please remember to bring your loose change and show support for the festival. Those of you who are entering the races, get together with your friends to start designing and building your wheelbarrow. Don’t forget your costume – there are prizes for the best decorated wheelbarrow! All wheelbarrow contestants should assemble for registration at 18:00 ready for judging at 18:30 at the Primary School Playground and then move up to The Square ready for the start. For more information visit the website kingtonfestival.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
FURZIE Wool Sculpture Courses Needle-felt an animal at Trumpet Corner Gallery and Tea Room near Ledbury Course cost £55 and includes: A full day 10.00am – 4.30pm and all materials, a light lunch, tea and coffee You will learn how to needle-felt with wool and how to make a wire armature There is an option to purchase felting tools and mat before or after course To book: Phone 01594 516906 Email: felt@furzie.co.uk W: furzie.co.uk “It’s one of the best things I have done in a long time” “Great teacher, great course, great location, great value for money!” “I was apprehensive that my skills wouldn’t be good enough to create anything like the beautiful creations on her website. How wrong was I!” “I’d highly recommend going with a few friends. the laughs are as good as the course”
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 Magic of Motown at The Coutyard Hereford. Music fans are invited to the biggest party of the year as the unstoppable Magic of Motown show steams into town! Seen by over a million people, it’s no surprise that the show is one of the biggest success stories in British theatre history. Prepare yourself for 40 back-to-back classic Motown hits, glittering costume changes, dazzling dance moves and outstanding musicianship in this explosive concert experience. Celebrate the sound of a generation as the timeless music of Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Supremes, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson and more, are sensationally recreated for you by an exceptionally talented cast and band. This breath-taking concert spectacular takes you on a musical journey through all your favourite songs, including: Ain’t No Mountain, Signed Sealed Delivered, Grapevine, Get Ready, Dancing In The Streets, My Girl, Blame It On The Boogie, Uptight, Endless Love, My Cherie Amor, All Night Long, Heatwave and many, many more. For further information and tickets, visit the website courtyard.org.uk
A fun packed weekend of live music, local talent, real ales, local ciders and delicious, locally sourced food at The Harp, Old Radnor! Save the date, you don’t want to miss out on this! Keep your eyes peeled on their Facebook page for more information to follow soon. Proceeds to be donated to St Michaels Hospice, Hereford and St Stephens Church, Old Radnor.
LEE MEAD MY STORY – A DREAM THAT BECAME A REALITY Selected from thousands of performers Lee Mead was thrust into the spotlight in 2007 to play the iconic role of “Joseph” in the West End, an incredible run that had to be extended to satisfy public demand to see Lee wear the coat of many colours! From there this young man’s career has been a never ending rollercoaster of differing engagements from Stage to screen. In the West End Lee has appeared in such classic musicals as Wicked, Legally Blonde, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang to name just a few, in television Casualty and Holby City in which he still portrays Lofty Chiltern. Lee has released five albums and appeared on countless others including The Best of Andrew Lloyd Webber. This gentleman’s life has been a whirlwind of incredible achievements and now, for 2019, Lee wishes to give something back and invite his fans to join this evening for an intimate interview, completely stripped back where Lee gets the opportunity to talk not only as Lee the showman but also as Lee the man. Lee will talk about the magical moments, the highs, the lows, the memories and of course […]
With songs popularised by Dame Vera Lynn and the Andrews Sisters, some Gilbert and Sullivan and some music from one of the earliest technicolor films, The Wizard of Oz, on its 80th anniversary. Join in for a trip down memory lane. There are four showings around Herefordshire as detailed below: Friday 7 June 7.30 pm at St John’s Methodist Church, Hereford Saturday 8 June 7.30 pm Ledbury Parish Church (St Michael’s) Friday 21 June 8pm The Globe at Hay on Wye (Early Bird tickets £8 call 01432 507483) Saturday 22nd June 7.30 pm Eardisley Village Hall Tickets are £10 except at The Globe at Hay-on-Wye where you can get Early Bird Tickets for £8 by contacting Lucy Walden (01432 507483 or lucywalden49@gmail.com) More details at www.herefordgandssociery.org.uk Tickets on the door £10. Or call 01432 507483.
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
ECHOfest 2019 will be on June 22nd at Dom’s Bike Stop, Leominster, from midday right through into the late evening. ECHOfest is once again going to be a feast of live music, theatre and other entertainments,featuring music from the Whiskey River Acoustic Quartet, with special guests Sundown Jazz Society, Heavy Domestic and Rev Ferriday – more acts to be confirmed. Except exceptional theatre and puppet performance from About Face and The Fetch Theatre Company throughout the day. Enjoy some time out in the chill out zone or be a bit more active in our sports area. Food and Drink available, licensed bar. Plus an activities programme. Tickets can be purchased here W: echoherefordshire.org.uk
With songs popularised by Dame Vera Lynn and the Andrews Sisters, some Gilbert and Sullivan and some music from one of the earliest technicolor films, The Wizard of Oz, on its 80th anniversary. Join in for a trip down memory lane. There are four showings around Herefordshire as detailed below: Friday 7 June 7.30 pm at St John’s Methodist Church, Hereford Saturday 8 June 7.30 pm Ledbury Parish Church (St Michael’s) Friday 21 June 8pm The Globe at Hay on Wye (Early Bird tickets £8 call 01432 507483) Saturday 22nd June 7.30 pm Eardisley Village Hall Tickets are £10 except at The Globe at Hay-on-Wye where you can get Early Bird Tickets for £8 by contacting Lucy Walden (01432 507483 or lucywalden49@gmail.com) More details at www.herefordgandssociery.org.uk Tickets on the door £10. Or call 01432 507483.
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.
Meeting at the Alma Inn, a beautiful village pub in the Herefordshire countryside. 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. Drinks are available from the pub. Then you will set off on a roughly 2.5 hour walk around the village, teaching you how to identify the different plants, flowers, fruits and mushrooms that are found. There will be a break along the way for some homemade refreshments including lovely wild food soup or elderflower champagne. After the walk you will head back to the Alma Inn to end the day with a tasty wild food lunch based on what has been found. This will include some treats made from recent finds and a wild salad that you will pick on the day. Linton, on the outskirts of Ross-on-Wye is within easy reach from Monmouth, Ledbury, Gloucester, Cheltenham and even Chepstow. St Mary’s churchyard is home to one of the oldest Yew trees in Britain believed to be well over 1,000 years old. There are limited spaces available so please book your tickets online. W: www.wildfooduk.com T: 01981 590 604 Twitter www.twitter.com/wildfooduk Facebook www.facebook.com/foragingintheuk […]
Carousel: A Herefordshire Life Through A Lens Film will be showing at The gateway Cinema, Ross on Wye. 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. More information on The Gateway .
Watch and Listen to Cantabile Girls’ Choir on Wednesday 26 June, supper and bar 6pm, concert 7.30pm at All Saints Church. A summer concert from Hereford’s much-loved, International prize-winning girls’ choir. Ticket options: – Meaty supper and concert: Tudge’s bacon potato and cheddar gratin with salad leaves – £20 (from 6pm) – Veggie supper and concert: Thai red curry with basmati rice, coriander and red onion garnish – £20 (from 6pm) – Concert only: £10 (from 7.30pm) Buy tickets W: cafeatallsaints.co.uk
Walenty Pytel is a renowned contemporary artist and is internationally recognised as a leading steel and bronze sculptor of birds and beasts, based in Herefordshire. Walenty has recently opened his private Gallery and Studios at his Herefordshire home. The Gallery and Sculpture Trail offers a unique opportunity to meet Walenty, a tour of his gallery and studio and includes a guide of all the other local sculpture locations for you to visit at your own leisure. Whilst at the gallery you will also be able to view a short film about Walenty’s life and work, followed with refreshments at the main house. Sculptures, metal and bronze, limited edition prints and cards can be purchased from the gallery. £12. per person, concessions (groups of 10 or more, OAPs, students £10 per person.) If you are interested contact the team using the ‘BOOK NOW’ button on their Facebook page to let them know which date you are interested in and a member of staff will get back to you. Venue: Bromsash, HR9 Ross on Wye
EXTRAORDINARY STORIES AND PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE WYE Historian, journalist and local author Marsha O’Mahony’s book River Voices is filled with stories of the Wye told through the words and photographs of those who have known the river all their lives – ferrymen, boat and bridge builders, rowers, swimmers, anglers, poachers, river bailiffs, otter hunters and more. Marsha will talk about the amazing people she met and show some wonderful photographs, some never seen before. She will be signing copies of her book which will be available for £10. Talk, slideshow and two-course lunch £35 Call 01432 356321 to book
Bromyard Gala is a hugely popular show and highlights the best of country pursuits, classic vehicles, steam engines and local produce, with an action packed central arena. The first Bromyard Gala was held in 1967 to showcase the attractions of the market town of Bromyard. Fast forward 52 years, and the event remains Herefordshire’s biggest celebration of country pursuits and rural lifestyle. Welcoming thousands of visitors over a two-day event, Bromyard Gala is a fantastic outing for all the family. From Heavy horses to steam engines, vintage caravans to handicrafts, every year the Gala gets bigger and better. There is a jam-packed programme of events over the weekend as well as countless stalls, demonstrations and activities to join in with. On-site parking is free and well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome. On-site parking is free and well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome. For more information visit the website Bromyard Gala Tickets. Learn more about Bromyard.
Armed Forces Day celebrations begin on Monday 24th June when the Armed Forces Day flag is raised on buildings and famous landmarks around the country. It is a chance to show support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community: from currently serving troops to Service families, veterans and cadets. This year Herefordshire Armed Forces Day will take place on the 29th June 2019 in High Town 10 – 4 where there will be a Flag Raising Ceremony at 11.00am. speeches and performances by local schools. Look out for displays and information from local charities of their work in in support of the military, both serving and veterans. The day will culminate with The Rifles exercising their Freedom of Hereford. During the week running up to Armed Forces Day there will also be a number of talks held at The Courtyard Theatre. Showing support for the Armed Forces provides a much valued morale boost for the troops and their families during this week and is a way of thanking them for their work around the world where they promote peace, deliver aid, tackle drug smugglers, provide security and fight terrorism. It also allows the service of […]
Castle Green will be holding their annual Historical Hereford Day & Summer Fair on Saturday 29 June 2019. A free fun family day brought to you by Friends of Castle Green and Hereford City Council. Music and entertainment, historical displays, children’s activities, bouncy castle, archery, themed Punch and Judy, food and drink and much more. W: friendsofcastlegreen.org.uk
The 6th 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
On Sunday 30th June 2019 Mistletoe Cottage will be holding a Donkey celebration day from 1pm to 4.30pm. There will be a talk by the local Farrier & Vet who will also be on hand to ask any questions. Captain, Lilly & Harry the resident donkeys will be joined by a few others and the Percheron horses will be around too including a plaiting demonstration. There will be Tea, Coffee and Cake and of course a raffle to raise funds for the Donkey Breed Society. For me details email enquiries@mistletoecottagekinnersley.co.uk
Hormonal Housewives at The Courtyard Theatre Hereford Join Vicki Michelle and the Hormonal Housewives as they blast their witty way through a catalogue of women’s bits: weight gain, weight loss, mood swings, moody teenagers, men, zumba, therapy, housework, homework, electrolysis, men, sex, working out, staying in, going out, bikini waxes, celebrity gossip, eating, not eating, chocolate, wine, more chocolate, social media, more wine, and all the other joys of being a 21st century woman! No subject is taboo for these girls and no thought is too private as the challenges of modern womanhood are sliced, diced and put to rights. And that’s not all – audiences will be treated to some of the very best bits from the previous tour of this smash-hit show. W: courtyard.org.uk
JAZZ NIGHT AT CASTLE HOUSE WITH THE HANNAH LOCKERMAN BAND A favourite band with guests and staff at Castle House Hotel in Hereford, The Hannah Lockerman Band will entertain again with its broad repertoire of jazz and blues from such luminaries as Billie Holiday, Ray Charles, Nina Simone and Diana Krall, delivering modern treatments of their classics, with its own unique sound and individual talent. Ticket: £55 includes three-course dinner with cocktail & canapés on arrival and some hot jazz! W: castlehse.co.uk T: 01432 356321 Please note that booking is essential for all events at Castle House.
The Ledbury Poetry Festival is the UK’s longest and largest poetry festival with ten days of readings, events and celebrations running from 5th – 14 July 2019. See Ledbury come alive and enjoy immersing yourself in poetry and celebrations with poets from near and far there is something for everyone at this unique festival. Festival programme TBC. If poetry is your passion, try Ledbury Poetry Festival, in the Malvern Hills near Hereford. Ledbury hosts a glorious 10-day early-summer immersion in poetry of all sorts, with a good international line-up of names to savour and discover. The atmosphere is quieter and perhaps more intense than at Hay; definitely recommended for devotees’ – The Financial Times” For further information contact the festival manager Phillippa Singer e manager@poetry-festival.co.uk t 01531 636232 a The Master’s House, St Katherine’s, Bye Street, Ledbury HR8 1EA Box Office 01531 636232 e boxoffice@poetry-festival.co.uk General Enquiries: e admin@poetry-festival.co.uk TICKET PRICES VARY EACH DAY AND FOR DIFFERENT EVENTS Find out more about Ledbury here
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 […]
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
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. 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, Jane Beedle will demonstrate at this year’s event. Read more here. Entry Fees – : Adults -£8, Under 16’s £2 and under 5’s Free of Charge Parking is free. No dogs allowed. W: shobdonfoodandflyingfestival.co.uk Sponsored by
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 […]
Each year Concerts for Craswall stage three exceptional concerts. 2019 is their 25th Anniversary season promising another thrilling series of concerts. The Elysian Singers with conductor Sam Laughton and Cellist Amy Norrington JS Bach Cantata No.112 ‘Der Herr ist mein getreuer Hirt’ Joseph Haydn Cello Concerto No.1 John Tavener Svyati Joseph Haydn Missa Sancti Nicolai The Elysian Singers of London is one of the UK’s leading chamber choirs. Founded in 1986, the group quickly developed an interest in contemporary music, giving world premières by a number of composers including John Tavener who, from 2002 until his recent death, was the choir’s Patron. Sam Laughton juggles dual careers as a barrister and musician. Much in demand as a guest Conductor, Sam is Musical Director of The Elysian Singers, with whom he has made frequent appearances on radio and television, and a number of acclaimed commercial recordings. He is also the Director of the Craswall Consort, the Chiltern Camerata, and the Trinity Camerata. Amy Norrington enjoys a varied career as chamber musician, soloist and guest principle cellist, and is the founder and Artistic Director of the acclaimed International Chamber Music Festival in Belgium, ‘Festival Resonances’. Amy is also professor of cello at the Lemmens Institute in Leuven, Belgium and gives masterclasses regularly at Rencontres Musicales Internationales d’Enghien, The Royal Academy of Music London, Chethams School of Music UK, and the Brussels Conservatoire. The Craswall Consort is primarily made up of musicians who have played in past summer orchestral concerts as the Craswall Players. Tickets Front Nave £20 Rear Nave […]
Hereford Chamber Choir, directed by Simon Harper, is giving a concert at 7.30 pm on Saturday 6 July in the Bishop’s Palace, Hereford Cathedral. The programme will be a varied selection of British choral music from the 13th Century to the present day, including Tallis’ Tunes for Archbishop Parker’s Psalter, Stanford’s Three Motets, and music by Cornysh, Elgar and Britten. Tickets are £10 in advance, £12 on the door, £5 students; available online at herefordchamberchoir.org.uk or by contacting 07769 289076 Hereford Chamber Choir is Kindly Sponsored by John Mckellar Jewellery.
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. 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, Jane Beedle will demonstrate at this year’s event. Read more here. Entry Fees – : Adults -£8, Under 16’s £2 and under 5’s Free of Charge Parking is free. No dogs allowed. W: shobdonfoodandflyingfestival.co.uk Sponsored by
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 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
Witness the spectacle of the Sealed Knot’s Battle of Ledbury. The date is 22nd April, 1645. The Parliamentary commander Sir Edward Massey, had not been in Ledbury even 24 hours with his combined force of 1500 infantry and cavalry, before battle was joined. The royalists under the command of Prince Rupert of the Rhine, had turned on the march to confront the enemy after receiving news that Parliamentary forces had occupied Ledbury intent on fortifying the quaint village, and using it a base for sorties deeper into Herefordshire. After a viscous skirmish throughout the village, the scars of which can still be seen, the Parliamentarians minus the dead and 200 prisoners fled back to the safety of Gloucester. Sir George Lisle’s Regiment of Foote and other members of the Sealed Knot will provide a Living History Camp, displays and battle with; cavalry, canons, pike and musket at Ledbury Rugby Club to give an idea of what it might have been like on that fateful day. The armies will parade through the town on the Sunday at approximately 11.45am.
Witness the spectacle of the Sealed Knot’s Battle of Ledbury. The date is 22nd April, 1645. The Parliamentary commander Sir Edward Massey, had not been in Ledbury even 24 hours with his combined force of 1500 infantry and cavalry, before battle was joined. The royalists under the command of Prince Rupert of the Rhine, had turned on the march to confront the enemy after receiving news that Parliamentary forces had occupied Ledbury intent on fortifying the quaint village, and using it a base for sorties deeper into Herefordshire. After a viscous skirmish throughout the village, the scars of which can still be seen, the Parliamentarians minus the dead and 200 prisoners fled back to the safety of Gloucester. Sir George Lisle’s Regiment of Foote and other members of the Sealed Knot will provide a Living History Camp, displays and battle with; cavalry, canons, pike and musket at Ledbury Rugby Club to give an idea of what it might have been like on that fateful day. The armies will parade through the town on the Sunday at approximately 11.45am.
Ledbury Celebration 2019 – Local Food and Drink, Music, Poetry and Heritage The Ledbury Celebration on Sunday 14th July celebrates the local food and drink of Herefordshire and its neighbouring counties with the added “flavours” of music, poetry and our historic heritage. This year’s event brings an outdoor market to historic St Katherine’s, Ledbury next to the 15th century Master’s House. A wide range of local produce will be on sale either to eat and drink “on the go” or to take home to savour in slower time, including local cider. A number of our local Great Taste award winners will be pleased to meet you. Our Ledbury Fringe colleagues are bringing a programme of local musicians to the show to entertain you as you eat and drink, and our Ledbury Poetry Festival has promised special poetic performances. You can tour our ancient Master’s House and visit Ledbury’s other heritage sites, or book in for a session of poetry with Ledbury Poetry Festival on the last day of their festival. And…the Civil War re-enactment society The Sealed Knot armies will parade through historic Ledbury at midday as part of their “Battle of Ledbury 1645” weekend. More details will be available […]
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 […]
Enjoy story time and a drawing workshop with local award-winning children’s author and illustrator Hannah Shaw at The gateway, Upper Ground Floor of Labels Shopping in Ross on Wye. Not only can your children to come meet Hannah, it’s a unique opportunity to watch Hannah draw on the day and read some of her hilarious books, including Bear on a Bike, Disgusting Sandwich and The Scruffs. They’ll even be time after the workshop to get your book signed! Tickets cost £6 per child. One free ticket available with every child ticket purchased. Suggested age | 3-8 year olds Book in store or by calling 01989 552166 or instore.
13C Forbury Chapel in Leominster Heritage Project Presents Hidden Heritage Family Walking Tours. Prepare to be shocked, amazed and fascinated by Leominster’s incredible history! Join walk leader, ‘Father Dennis’ to discover gruesome facts about Roger Cadwallador who was horribly executed in Leominster, see some incredible carvings, find out what the monks really got up to at The Priory, see hidden faces at the Forbury Chapel and learn how the town has changed over the centuries. Saturday 20th April 1.30 pm & 3pm – Departing Leominster Museum, Etnam St. Saturday 8th June 11.30am & 1.30pm – Leominster Festival Family Fun Day Departing Grange Court, Pinsley Road. Leomnster Every Friday throughout the summer holidays 11am & 1.30pm Starting July 26th Departing from the Forbury Chapel, Church St.
