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Ledbury Poetry Festival Online! Ledbury Poetry Festival will happen online this year, on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 July, with a special The Verb preview, on Friday 3 July, on BBC Radio 3 hosted by Ian McMillan. The Festival events will all happen on Zoom and are an opportunity for anyone who has enjoyed Ledbury Poetry Festival to gather together and hopefully lots of first-timers as well! Ledbury Poetry Festival Online is not a version of the Festival that would have happened. Instead it is a small and specially curated selection of events that reflect our current times and speak to what is happening in the world now, from Covid-19, to Lockdown, to Black Lives Matter. This Festival Online explores the many ways that poetry matters in these times, as a creative expression, offering an opportunity for reflection, insight, solace and inspiration, sparking conversation and speaking to culture and politics in the present moment. All the events are FREE. Ledbury Poetry Festival is pleased to offer all events free of charge in the spirit of fellowship with poets, poetry and the poetry community in these challenging times, so that income is no barrier to joining these vital happenings. However donations […]
CANCELLED Discworld® & Beyond is a touring exhibition from St. Barbe Museum and Art Gallery which will be held at Hereford Museum, featuring the book jacket art and illustrations of Paul Kidby, one of the UK’s leading fantasy illustrators. He is best known as the ‘artist of choice’ of best-selling author Sir Terry Pratchett, creator of the Discworld series. For related events, see our Family Events page, website and Facebook pages. Hereford Museum is full of interesting local history with hands-on elements for all the family including a children’s Victorian kitchen and puppet theatre. The Art Gallery hosts regularly changing exhibitions of contemporary and historic art and objects. Website
CANCELLED 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
As part of the National Celebration of Archaeology join Hereford Museum on a fascinating archaeological guided walk around the City of Hereford with archaeologist Tim Hoverd. The walk will be followed by refreshments in the Museum Resource & Learning Centre. Meet at the Cathedral West end at 10am. To book a place call: 01432 383383 or email herefordmuseums@herefordshire.gov.uk W: herefordshire.gov.uk/museums
Great News! Chase Distillery Virtual Tours and Tasting have just been launched. Hosted by James Chase and Dale Haase, you can look forward to a Chase experience right in the comfort of your own home. It’s going to be fun, interactive and a great way to get your friends and family together. James and Dale will guide you through their delicious range of spirits with tutored tastings and lots of Chase chat. So it’s time to get your party started! Hurry though as there is limited availability. Buy a virtual tour ticket (£30) online for your chosen tour date, and you will receive a tasting kit containing all you need! They can also send these to separate addresses, just let them know. Tasting Pack Contents: X1 5cl Chase Original Potato Vodka, X1 5cl Chase GB Gin X1 5cl Chase Pink Grapefruit & Pomelo Gin X1 5cl Chase Seville Marmalade Gin X 1 5cl Chase Rhubarb & Bramley Apple Gin X2 200ml Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic To join in, here is what you need to do: Your order confirmation email will include a PDF download section – please download the file for all the details you need to know complete with ZOOM […]
Lemore Manor are offering a Sushi and Sake Masterclass, the perfect event to try something a little different, as guests will create their own innovative culinary creations. The perfect way to spend quality time with partners or friends! Lemore’s renowned Chef will take guests on a cultural journey learning how to take British produce to create Asian fusions for your palate, accompanied with sake. In turn, guests will gain a deeper respect and experience cultural traditions to share. Not only will guests get to enjoy their own creations but Chef will provide a mouth-watering two-course dinner to follow, with additional Lemore touches. An unforgettable event that will keep you talking for weeks. Lemore will cater for all dietary requirements with willing enthusiasm (including vegan dishes). Extend your trip, with an overnight stay. You can get a tranquil view over breakfast for an additional £170 per room. There are limited spaces for this unique experience. To book your culinary experience get in touch at enquiries@lemoremanor.com or call 01544 300281. W: lemoremanor.com
CANCELLED Three Choirs Festival WORCESTER 2020. The week long three choirs festival rotates each year between Hereford, Gloucester and Worcester. 2020 is Worcesters turn. It is the oldest non competitive classical music event in the world at over 300 years! There will be daily Choral Evensong by choirs from the three cathedrals, evening concerts featuring the Three Choirs Festival Chorus and the Philharmonia Orchestra and a packed schedule of daytime events with a large community programme in each city. Take a look at this years festival programme here Box Office number 01452 768928 TICKET PRICES WILL VARY, SEE THE WEBSITE www.3choirs.org
Postponed until Saturday 7th August 2021. The Carnival Field, which is situated at The Ropewalk will open to the public at 11:00am. Every year the annual procession makes its way around the town’s centre, showing off a magnificent display of floats and fancy dress. Anyone can take part in the carnival, with some great prizes up for grabs. The carnival was revived in 1977 by a dedicated committee in celebration of the Queen’s Silver Jubilee after years of there being no parade in the town. It’s origins however stretch back though to the 1920’s. For more details of the procession map, programme for the day and best places to park please go to the dedicated carnival website listed below. Free entry T: 07854 795374 w: rosscarnival.org.uk Learn more about Ross on Wye
POSTPONED UNTIL 1st of August, 2021. A great family day out, here will be the usual country fair favourites: terrier racing, working gun dogs, inter hunt relay, scurry racing, clay shooting, fly fishing and a parade of foxhounds. With over a 100 trade stands, the shopping and craft marquee and the fabulous food hall, the fair offers a great shopping experience. The Herefordshire Country Fair will be held at the Whitfield Estate, HR2 9DG. The doors open at 9:30 on what will be a great day of country sport and fun for all the family. There will be equestrian and dog competitions and displays running throughout the day. The Food Hall and the Shopping Marquee offer a great shopping experience. There is also a Motor Village, showcasing the best in new models and the ever popular Classic Car Display. Entertain the children including a fun fair, Punch and Judy and other displays. For more information and enquiries e: showdirector@herefordshirecountryfair.co.uk t: 01981 550 005 w: herefordshirecountryfair.co.uk Learn more about Ross on Wye
EVENT CANCELLED, TAKEOUT AVAILABLE, PLEASE SEE STATEMENT BELOW We’re open 9-4 for the rest of the week if you’d like to collect beer take outs, such as this 4 pint reusable beer bag. We also have 9, 18 and 36 pint options. But remember it’s fresh bright beer, so you ideally need to drink it within a couple of days. We also have 6 different bottled ales, with 12 x 500ml mixed cases (2 of each of the 6 kinds) being the most popular bulk option at £24. Months of shelf life on the bottles. If you live between Leominster and Wellington and would like a home delivery, we can organise this. You’ll need to ring 01568 617709, email beer@swanbrewery.co.uk or message 07377728822 and we’ll sort it out from there. You’ll find a big welcome at the Swan Brewery Tasting Days. To reach the brewery tap room you pass through the brewery itself and can stop to chat with the brewers while they go about their brewing or watch the marvellous process of turning water, malt, hops and yeast in to ale. Tasting Days always feature a brand new beer or returning seasonal special in the spotlight plus a suite […]
CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS RISK, PLEASE READ THEIR FULL STATEMENT HERE. Family Fun Days At The Waterworks Museum are a great opportunity to see all engines working while enjoying great family things to do and see. Sunday 29th March: First Sunday open day in 2020 Sunday 31st May: Museum open all engines working Sunday 28th June: Museum open all engines working Sunday 9th August: Museum open all engines working Sunday 25th October: Museum open all engines working Whatever the weather, there is something to offer all visitors including family groups with children. The Waterworks Museum traces the history of drinking water from the cave-dwellers up to the present day through wonderful working engines, superb display panels, guidebooks and films and the knowledge shared by the Museum’s volunteers. Classified by English Heritage as “a site of clear national importance”, the Museum is home to the oldest working triple-expansion steam engine in the UK and probably has the widest range of working pumps and engines. The Noel Meeke Heritage Water Park is unique in the UK and is aimed primarily at young people but ALL visitors are encouraged to enter and have a go with the historic water devices. Here visitors can interact with full-size […]
POSTPONED UNTIL 2021 Organised by Kington Vintage Club Ltd, this annual show celebrates its annual vintage rally at the recreation ground in Kington. Including all sorts of classic and vintage vehicles and machines as well as a great line up in display ring including Inspire Mountain Bike Trails display. The annual grand parade on Sunday will leave Hatton Gardens Industrial Estate at 9:30 and will be led by The Hospice Angels. There will be plenty of food stands and a car boot sale running both days. Great family weekend. Contact Alison for any further information 01544 350693 or 07790727152.
POSTPONED UNTIL 2021 Organised by Kington Vintage Club Ltd, this annual show celebrates its annual vintage rally at the recreation ground in Kington. Including all sorts of classic and vintage vehicles and machines as well as a great line up in display ring including Inspire Mountain Bike Trails display. The annual grand parade on Sunday will leave Hatton Gardens Industrial Estate at 9:30 and will be led by The Hospice Angels. There will be plenty of food stands and a car boot sale running both days. Great family weekend. Contact Alison for any further information 01544 350693 or 07790727152.
NEW DATE: 22-23 AUGUST 2020. Visit the wonderful setting of Hellens Manor in Much Marcle, Herefordshire, which has been re-scheduled from it’s usual June date, and find the beautiful garden and parklands brought to life with Hellens Garden Festival 2020. The 2020 theme is ‘Together, we are the Seeds of Change’ – more information as it becomes available. Full details of the Festival Programme here. 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
The Annual Grand Day Out at The Nest, Near Ledbury – free entry and parking with loads of stalls, activities, music and dance… initially launched as a small food festival nestfest has morphed into a grand day out. Live music, bouncy castles, treasure hunts, Street food, Morris dancers, samba workshops, gin masterclasses, meercats, snakes and birds of prey. chainsaw sculpture, working horses.. the list goes on! Interested in participating? The Nest are always on the look out for unique and local producers and makers, drop a line to admin@thenestledbury.co.uk if you would like an application pack. W: nestledbury.co.uk
NEW DATE: 22-23 AUGUST 2020. Visit the wonderful setting of Hellens Manor in Much Marcle, Herefordshire, which has been re-scheduled from it’s usual June date, and find the beautiful garden and parklands brought to life with Hellens Garden Festival 2020. The 2020 theme is ‘Together, we are the Seeds of Change’ – more information as it becomes available. Full details of the Festival Programme here. 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
Hereford’s independent food festival set to return in 2020 Planned for the 29 and 30 August 2020 (with a daytime opening on Monday 31st), Hereford Indie Food Festival is an urban festival of food + drink culture, music and makers and aims to celebrate independent business operating in Hereford and beyond. The Indie Food Festival was launched in 2016 by brothers, Dorian and Edwin Kirk (owners of two award-winning restaurants, The Bookshop and The Burger Shop, on Aubrey Street, in the middle of Hereford’s medieval city quarter, which have also featured in The Guardian, the Financial Times, The Observer Food Awards, Olive, Waitrose Good Food Guide 2020 and more ) and immediately became a platform for Herefordshire’s independent food and drink producers. Farming has been central to Herefordshire’s economy for thousands of years and it is known worldwide for its beef and cider. Herefordshire is famous for its spirit of independence. Its magnificent landscapes, location in the centre of the Welsh Marches, history and cultural heritage make it one of the UK’s fastest growing go-to destinations and this unique event hopes to attract 1000s of visitors in and around one of Britain’s oldest hotels. The 2020 Festival will be […]
Hereford’s independent food festival set to return in 2020 Planned for the 29 and 30 August 2020 (with a daytime opening on Monday 31st), Hereford Indie Food Festival is an urban festival of food + drink culture, music and makers and aims to celebrate independent business operating in Hereford and beyond. The Indie Food Festival was launched in 2016 by brothers, Dorian and Edwin Kirk (owners of two award-winning restaurants, The Bookshop and The Burger Shop, on Aubrey Street, in the middle of Hereford’s medieval city quarter, which have also featured in The Guardian, the Financial Times, The Observer Food Awards, Olive, Waitrose Good Food Guide 2020 and more ) and immediately became a platform for Herefordshire’s independent food and drink producers. Farming has been central to Herefordshire’s economy for thousands of years and it is known worldwide for its beef and cider. Herefordshire is famous for its spirit of independence. Its magnificent landscapes, location in the centre of the Welsh Marches, history and cultural heritage make it one of the UK’s fastest growing go-to destinations and this unique event hopes to attract 1000s of visitors in and around one of Britain’s oldest hotels. The 2020 Festival will be […]
EVENT CANCELLED, TAKEOUT AVAILABLE, PLEASE SEE STATEMENT BELOW We’re open 9-4 for the rest of the week if you’d like to collect beer take outs, such as this 4 pint reusable beer bag. We also have 9, 18 and 36 pint options. But remember it’s fresh bright beer, so you ideally need to drink it within a couple of days. We also have 6 different bottled ales, with 12 x 500ml mixed cases (2 of each of the 6 kinds) being the most popular bulk option at £24. Months of shelf life on the bottles. If you live between Leominster and Wellington and would like a home delivery, we can organise this. You’ll need to ring 01568 617709, email beer@swanbrewery.co.uk or message 07377728822 and we’ll sort it out from there. You’ll find a big welcome at the Swan Brewery Tasting Days. To reach the brewery tap room you pass through the brewery itself and can stop to chat with the brewers while they go about their brewing or watch the marvellous process of turning water, malt, hops and yeast in to ale. Tasting Days always feature a brand new beer or returning seasonal special in the spotlight plus a suite […]
EVENT POSTPONED NOW TAKING PLACE ON 4 & 5 SEPTEMBER 2020. MORE INFORMATION HERE. Hereford River Carnival is a two day celebration of the River Wye that takes place in, on, beside the river & around the city of Hereford on early May bank holiday weekend each year. It is run by volunteers and regularly attracts around 10,000 visitors. The next spectacular Hereford River Carnival will take place on Friday 8th and Saturday 9th May 2020, a variety of fantastic activities on land and river. A celebration of arts, culture and community. w: rivercarnival.org.uk
CANCELLED h.Art – Herefordshire Art Week features over 100 venues across the County Herefordshire Art Week is a nine day art trail open to all. Artists, craft-makers and creative businesses open their private studios. Galleries put on special events, whilst groups get together to put on one-off exhibitions, in a wonderful mix of interesting venues across Herefordshire. Since 2002 this county wide art trail has taken place every year in the second week of September. h.Art has become part of Herefordshire’s rich cultural calendar, with a huge variety of art and art forms on show in Open Studios, Group Exhibitions and Gallery Events. With the vast majority offering FREE admission to visitors, h.Art promises a fun day out in one of England’s most beautiful counties. If you are an artist interested in taking part, visit the website w: www.h-art.org.uk Learn more about Herefordshire
Leominster Food Fayre is a great community event for local people and visitors to the town. Held in Corn Square in the heart of the town centre there will be a wonderful Street Market where you will find everything from cocktails to chutneys, full list of exhibitors here. Street Market – 10am until 4pm Over 30 food, drink & craft producers in Corn Square. Children’s Activities – 11am until 2pm Cookery Demonstrations Live Entertainment Plus more to be announced. A full programme will be released in the Summer. w: leominsterfoodfayre.co.uk Leominster Food Fayre is a not-for-profit event aimed at showcasing local food and drink producers in the “Leominster Country” and surrounding area. It also aims to put on a great community event for those who live in and around Leominster and visitors to the town. Working in conjunction with Leominster Tourist Information Centre and Leominster Town Council. Places to visit and stay in Leominster. Leominster heralds many a black and white building and is packed with antique shops, Leominster sits to the north of Hereford City, in the heart of The Herefordshire Marches and close to the border of Shropshire. Leominster heralds the start of The Black and White Trail, which you simply cannot […]
Out of Nature is set to return in 2020. After three successful runs in 2013, 2015 and 2017, featuring work by over 60 different artists at Newport House, Out Of Nature will present its 4th sculpture show at Pensons, the Michelin star restaurant on the Netherwood Estate on the Herefordshire border. The exhibition will run from the 5th to 20th of September 2020. As previously all proceeds will be donated to the Cart Shed, a charity based in Herefordshire that uses the natural environment to engage with people experiencing poor mental health. w: outofnature.org.uk PRICES AND DETAILS TBC
St Michael’s Hospice are holding a Charity Open Garden at Lemore Manor, near Kington this September. This is a fantastic opportunity to visit this idyllic 11-acre gardens and grounds and all in aid of St. Michael’s Hospice. There is a lake, fruit trees coupled with a forest to roam and plenty to explore. Why don’t you make a day of it and stop for a bite to eat with a two-course lunch cooked by the top-class chef? St. Michael’s Hospice will be offering Tea’s and Cake’s throughout the day too. Lemore Manor is a remarkable property situated close to the Tudor village of Eardisley. The manor, built-in 1640, was formerly used as a hunting lodge for the Bishop of Hereford. Boasting 11-acres of beautiful gardens and grounds, Lemore Manor offers a peaceful and serene environment to all who visit. Margaret and Ben, have worked tirelessly to create sumptuous grounds which boast a variety of trees and flowers to compliment the majestic manor. Above all Lemore Manor is a beautiful venue that we would like to share with the public. All proceeds raised will go to St. Michael’s hospice, please see below for pricing: In advance: £5, On the day: £6, Two-course lunch: […]
Bromyard Folk Festival is a stalwart event in the Bromyard festival calendar. Bromyard Folk Festival is the best folk cultural event in the Welsh Border area, featuring over 170 hours of entertainment in just one weekend of traditional music, song and dance. Some of the most outstanding local, national and international traditional folk musicians performing in concert, ceilidhs and displays. Headliners will be announced shortly + many more artists… The Best Of Folk. Bromyard Folk Festival is a registered charity whose aim is to promote traditional folk activities in an annual festival. e: info@bromyardfolkfestival.co.uk w: bromyardfolkfestival.co.uk Learn more about Bromyard
EVENT POSTPONED TO A NEW DATE, NOW TAKING PLACE ON 12 SEPTEMBER 2020. Leominster Medieval Pageant is based around Owain Glyndwr and the Welsh War of Independence. Leominster was seized in 1402 by Glyndwr following his success at the nearby battle of Pilleth. In 1405 his combined Welsh and French army marched across Herefordshire intending to do battle with Henry IV at Great Witley in Worcestershire.The armies took up battle positions daily and viewed each other from a mile without any major action for eight days. Glyndwr withdrew at nightfall passing through Leominster back into Wales. The event is free . Inside the Priory there will be reenactors and craft stalls. There will also be a skirmish in the Priory grounds. The re-enactors will put on displays and demonstrations. There will be an opportunity to have a go at longbow archery and see replica medieval ‘hand-gonnes’ in use, weather permitting. There will be medieval dance and music. Last year the craft fair featured 35 stalls offering a wide range of hand-made merchandise, attractive displays and friendly banter. Throughout the day hot food and refreshments will be available. Traders selling genuine craft items and who wish to participate can contact David […]
EASTNOR POTTERY IS CLOSED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS RISK, PLEASE SEE STATEMENT BELOW. IN THE WAKE OF LAST NIGHT’S ANNOUNCEMENTS RE CORONA VIRUS, WE HAVE TAKEN THE DECISION TO CLOSE THIS MORNING. THE SAFETY OF OUR STAFF AND CUSTOMERS IS PARAMOUNT AND WE WILL REMAIN CLOSED FOR THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE. ALL VOUCHERS AND BOOKINGS WILL BE HONORED ONCE THIS SERIOUS EMERGENCY HAS PASSED AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO THE POTTERY THEN. THANKS & STAY SAFE. Spend a relaxing weekend making pots on the potter’s wheel. The therapeutic benefits of working with soft clay on the potter’s wheel are well documented. Participants often leave the studio on Sunday afternoon feeling totally de-stressed and with an overwhelming sense of well-being. “I feel like I’ve spent a weekend at a health farm!” commented a recent punter. Small friendly groups and eight electric potter’s wheels ensure plenty of individual attention and guidance. You will explore a whole range of making techniques based upon the potter’s wheel including: throwing, turning, attaching handles & motifs and decorating methods using under-glaze and coloured slip. Cost: £280 Includes refreshments, lunch, materials, (1-4 pots) firing, glazing and the cost of posting your finished masterpieces. Content: Day 1 The […]
The BIG Hereford Wedding Show at The Three Counties Hotel is HEREFORDS BIGGEST WEDDING FAYRE – ALL THE BEST WEDDING AND EVENT SUPPLIERS – UNDER ONE ROOF! 45 Wedding and Event Exhibitors. Join us to see Hereford’s very popular – Three Counties Hotel dressed to impress, as well as a drink on arrival, competitions and offers on the day, and lots of goodies from Herefords Top Wedding Suppliers! We have some of the finest suppliers the county has to offer and you’ll find everything under one roof to plan your perfect event – birthdays, christenings, engagement parties, anniversaries, and of course weddings! You will be able to see 45 exhibitors on the day as well as part of the venue dressed or a wedding ceremony and reception. FREE PARKING FREE ENTRY FREE GOODY BAG FREE MAGAZINES FREE Local Wedding Directory The DIVA Directory! Free Drink on Arrival from Riverbank Bars Hereford EXHIBITOR BOOKINGS ARE NOW OPEN PLEASE ENQUIRE FOR AVAILABILITY. FULL FOR PHOTOGRAPHY.
The annual Kington Walks Festival, will take place September 17 – 20 2020 Updates as they are released For more information and to book walks visit the website Learn more about Kington.
The Herefordshire Guild of Craftsmen, joined by Cotswold Craftsmen and the Worcester Guild of Contemporary Craft, will transform the top bay of the vast Wye Hall into a ‘village’ showcasing the very best handcrafted work in the country. See below for a small selection of what will be available. Learn more about the members of Herefordshire Guild of Craftsmen. Malvern Autumn Show returns for a weekend of home-grown family fun. You can browse top exhibits in the RHS Flower Show and purchase quality plants from these award-winning nurseries. The UK National Giant Vegetable Championship promises to return bigger and better than ever before with a broad variety of oversized vegetables. Nostalgia and retro fans can discover hidden gems in the Vintage Village with an array of eclectic finds. Malvern Autumn Show is a show for all the family and throws open its gates to welcome toddlers to teenagers and big kids too. Find out more about Malvern Autumn Show
Malvern Autumn Show, in association with Westons Cider Mill, returns this September, and offers fun for all the family. Expert gardeners battle it out to see who can grow the heaviest or longest veg and be crowned the ultimate vegetable growing champion at the CANNA UK National Giant Vegetables Championship. Drawing around 65,000 visitors over two days, foodies, farmers and families can immerse themselves in a plethora of autumnal activities. Tickets are on sale now. Adult (16yrs +) – £19.00 Children under 16s gain free entry to the show w: www.threecounties.co.uk t: 01684 230128
EASTNOR POTTERY IS CLOSED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS RISK, PLEASE SEE STATEMENT BELOW. IN THE WAKE OF LAST NIGHT’S ANNOUNCEMENTS RE CORONA VIRUS, WE HAVE TAKEN THE DECISION TO CLOSE THIS MORNING. THE SAFETY OF OUR STAFF AND CUSTOMERS IS PARAMOUNT AND WE WILL REMAIN CLOSED FOR THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE. ALL VOUCHERS AND BOOKINGS WILL BE HONORED ONCE THIS SERIOUS EMERGENCY HAS PASSED AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO THE POTTERY THEN. THANKS & STAY SAFE. 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! The workshop starts at 10am where you’ll be individually assigned a potter’s wheel for the duration of the workshop. After tea/coffee, introductions and initial demonstration you will be taken as a group, step by step, through the pot throwing process. Once you have got the hang of things, you will be encouraged to develop […]
Malvern Autumn Show, in association with Westons Cider Mill, returns this September, and offers fun for all the family. Expert gardeners battle it out to see who can grow the heaviest or longest veg and be crowned the ultimate vegetable growing champion at the CANNA UK National Giant Vegetables Championship. Drawing around 65,000 visitors over two days, foodies, farmers and families can immerse themselves in a plethora of autumnal activities. Tickets are on sale now. Adult (16yrs +) – £19.00 Children under 16s gain free entry to the show w: www.threecounties.co.uk t: 01684 230128
The Herefordshire Guild of Craftsmen, joined by Cotswold Craftsmen and the Worcester Guild of Contemporary Craft, will transform the top bay of the vast Wye Hall into a ‘village’ showcasing the very best handcrafted work in the country. See below for a small selection of what will be available. Learn more about the members of Herefordshire Guild of Craftsmen. Malvern Autumn Show returns for a weekend of home-grown family fun. You can browse top exhibits in the RHS Flower Show and purchase quality plants from these award-winning nurseries. The UK National Giant Vegetable Championship promises to return bigger and better than ever before with a broad variety of oversized vegetables. Nostalgia and retro fans can discover hidden gems in the Vintage Village with an array of eclectic finds. Malvern Autumn Show is a show for all the family and throws open its gates to welcome toddlers to teenagers and big kids too. Find out more about Malvern Autumn Show
If you love walking you will love walking in the Wye Valley, and what better chance to learn about this beautiful area while getting your fill of exercise and fresh air, than by joining in the Ross-on-Wye Walking Festival – 3 days of guided walks along trails and footpaths offering a taste of the town and the surrounding countryside. For 2020 the festival is celebrating the 250th anniversary of “Picturesque Tourism” that William Gilpin started in the Wye Valley at Ross-on-Wye in 1770. The full programme is now available. Do book early if you can, to avoid missing out. Take a look at the programme to book your walks. Ross on Wye is recognised as an accredited “Walkers are Welcome” – offering something special for walkers and others who love the outdoors. We are happy to arrange bespoke packages for Walking Groups if required. Ross on-Wye is also acknowledged as the birthplace of modern tourism, drawing visitors for over 250 years. It sits at the heart of the River Wye along which the original tourists travelled by boat and later by train and on foot. Today the river and views are largely unaltered from that seen by William Gilpin when he […]
EVENT CANCELLED, TAKEOUT AVAILABLE, PLEASE SEE STATEMENT BELOW We’re open 9-4 for the rest of the week if you’d like to collect beer take outs, such as this 4 pint reusable beer bag. We also have 9, 18 and 36 pint options. But remember it’s fresh bright beer, so you ideally need to drink it within a couple of days. We also have 6 different bottled ales, with 12 x 500ml mixed cases (2 of each of the 6 kinds) being the most popular bulk option at £24. Months of shelf life on the bottles. If you live between Leominster and Wellington and would like a home delivery, we can organise this. You’ll need to ring 01568 617709, email beer@swanbrewery.co.uk or message 07377728822 and we’ll sort it out from there. You’ll find a big welcome at the Swan Brewery Tasting Days. To reach the brewery tap room you pass through the brewery itself and can stop to chat with the brewers while they go about their brewing or watch the marvellous process of turning water, malt, hops and yeast in to ale. Tasting Days always feature a brand new beer or returning seasonal special in the spotlight plus a suite […]
EASTNOR POTTERY IS CLOSED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS RISK, PLEASE SEE STATEMENT BELOW. IN THE WAKE OF LAST NIGHT’S ANNOUNCEMENTS RE CORONA VIRUS, WE HAVE TAKEN THE DECISION TO CLOSE THIS MORNING. THE SAFETY OF OUR STAFF AND CUSTOMERS IS PARAMOUNT AND WE WILL REMAIN CLOSED FOR THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE. ALL VOUCHERS AND BOOKINGS WILL BE HONORED ONCE THIS SERIOUS EMERGENCY HAS PASSED AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO THE POTTERY THEN. THANKS & STAY SAFE. Spend a relaxing weekend making pots on the potter’s wheel. The therapeutic benefits of working with soft clay on the potter’s wheel are well documented. Participants often leave the studio on Sunday afternoon feeling totally de-stressed and with an overwhelming sense of well-being. “I feel like I’ve spent a weekend at a health farm!” commented a recent punter. Small friendly groups and eight electric potter’s wheels ensure plenty of individual attention and guidance. You will explore a whole range of making techniques based upon the potter’s wheel including: throwing, turning, attaching handles & motifs and decorating methods using under-glaze and coloured slip. Cost: £280 Includes refreshments, lunch, materials, (1-4 pots) firing, glazing and the cost of posting your finished masterpieces. Content: Day 1 The […]
EASTNOR POTTERY IS CLOSED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS RISK, PLEASE SEE STATEMENT BELOW. IN THE WAKE OF LAST NIGHT’S ANNOUNCEMENTS RE CORONA VIRUS, WE HAVE TAKEN THE DECISION TO CLOSE THIS MORNING. THE SAFETY OF OUR STAFF AND CUSTOMERS IS PARAMOUNT AND WE WILL REMAIN CLOSED FOR THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE. ALL VOUCHERS AND BOOKINGS WILL BE HONORED ONCE THIS SERIOUS EMERGENCY HAS PASSED AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO THE POTTERY THEN. THANKS & STAY SAFE. 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! The workshop starts at 10am where you’ll be individually assigned a potter’s wheel for the duration of the workshop. After tea/coffee, introductions and initial demonstration you will be taken as a group, step by step, through the pot throwing process. Once you have got the hang of things, you will be encouraged to develop […]
Hergest Croft Gardens Plant Fair offers over 40 plant and craft stalls from a wide range of local specialist nurseries. Many rare and unusual plants will be available, some of them propagated at the gardens Don’t miss the opportunity to visit the beautiful Hergest Croft Gardens as it basks in Autumn colours as well as the wonderful array of plants and crafts for sale. Admission £7 adults, accompanied children under 16 free. Hergest Croft Gardens lies in the heart of the Welsh Marches with stunning views towards the Black Mountains. The gardens contain a unique collection of rare plants, trees and shrubs and over 90 “Champion” Trees. There are gorgeous flower borders, an old fashioned Kitchen Garden, Azalea Garden, Maple Grove, and Park Wood, all to discover. With a Gift Shop and Tearooms the Gardens are the perfect place to explore and relax. w: hergest.co.uk Learn more about Kington
CANCELLED 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! W: aardvark-books.com/aardvark-events
EASTNOR POTTERY IS CLOSED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS RISK, PLEASE SEE STATEMENT BELOW. IN THE WAKE OF LAST NIGHT’S ANNOUNCEMENTS RE CORONA VIRUS, WE HAVE TAKEN THE DECISION TO CLOSE THIS MORNING. THE SAFETY OF OUR STAFF AND CUSTOMERS IS PARAMOUNT AND WE WILL REMAIN CLOSED FOR THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE. ALL VOUCHERS AND BOOKINGS WILL BE HONORED ONCE THIS SERIOUS EMERGENCY HAS PASSED AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO THE POTTERY THEN. THANKS & STAY SAFE. 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! The workshop starts at 10am where you’ll be individually assigned a potter’s wheel for the duration of the workshop. After tea/coffee, introductions and initial demonstration you will be taken as a group, step by step, through the pot throwing process. Once you have got the hang of things, you will be encouraged to develop […]
Visit the annual apple fair in Leominster where there will be apple displays, apple identification and the opportunity to try and/or buy plenty of different varieties of local apples. Also as part of the event there will be stalls selling local crafts and cafe with local home made food and cakes. Entrance £1.50 Children free For more information and to find out more about local apple and pear events visit www.marcherapple.net
Peculiar Pumpkins Trail at The Weir Gardens, near Hereford. Find the weird and wonderful pumpkin and gourd monsters in the garden and complete your sheet to win a spooky prize. It’s the perfect Halloween half term activity! £2.50 per trail, includes a prize. Normal admission applies for non-National Trust members. Bordered by the River Wye, The Weir, which is a National Trust property, sits within unspoilt Herefordshire countryside and has many historical secrets to uncover. For centuries this site has been used as a pleasure ground for fishing, boating and swimming. It is managed in a natural way to create a varied habitat for wildlife. W: nationaltrust.org.uk/the-weir-garden
CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS RISK, PLEASE READ THEIR FULL STATEMENT HERE. Family Fun Days At The Waterworks Museum are a great opportunity to see all engines working while enjoying great family things to do and see. Sunday 29th March: First Sunday open day in 2020 Sunday 31st May: Museum open all engines working Sunday 28th June: Museum open all engines working Sunday 9th August: Museum open all engines working Sunday 25th October: Museum open all engines working Whatever the weather, there is something to offer all visitors including family groups with children. The Waterworks Museum traces the history of drinking water from the cave-dwellers up to the present day through wonderful working engines, superb display panels, guidebooks and films and the knowledge shared by the Museum’s volunteers. Classified by English Heritage as “a site of clear national importance”, the Museum is home to the oldest working triple-expansion steam engine in the UK and probably has the widest range of working pumps and engines. The Noel Meeke Heritage Water Park is unique in the UK and is aimed primarily at young people but ALL visitors are encouraged to enter and have a go with the historic water devices. Here visitors can interact with full-size […]
Marches Family Network 25th Birthday Party and Family Fun Day will be on Monday 26 October 2020 at Withington Village Hall. Everyone is welcome. Full details will be sent out in the new year. Marches Family Network is a registered charity offering care and support to children with disabilities and their families/carers, promoting community inclusion, raising disability awareness, and empowering our service users. W: marchesfamilynetwork.co.uk
Besom Broomstick Making at Brockhampton – Join Richard from Really Rural as he shows you how to make your very own spooky broomstick to fly around the Brockhampton estate. No need to book beforehand, just buy a ticket from Visitor Reception when you arrive. £3 per broomstick, tickets must be purchased to secure your place. Normal admission fees apply for non-National Trust members. Brockhampton Estate has a romantic timber-framed manor house dating back to the late 14th century. The house is surrounded by a moat and is entered via a charming timber-framed gatehouse, built 1530-40. There are miles of walks through orchards, park and woodland, featuring ancient trees, historic damson and apple orchards and the picturesque Lawn Pool. Inside discover the history of Brockhampton in the fireside comfort of the mid-century sitting room. W: nationaltrust.org.uk/brockhampton
40 years since Aled was a choirboy at Bangor Cathedral, he bring his special concert of music and stories to cathedrals throughout the UK including Hereford. As one of the classical world’s vocal powerhouses, Aled Jones has received countless prestigious awards, record-breaking sales and chart successes. Over his extraordinary 37-year career, Aled’s outstanding performances have made smash-hit box office history. He is the original crossover star, has performed for the Pope and the Royal Family, received an MBE, released over 36 albums -with over 10 million album sales and has over 40 silver, gold and platinum discs. Buy tickets
Bromyard is preparing for its 9th Christmas Tree Festival at St. Peter’s Church in Bromyard. A fantastic display of Christmas Trees creatively decorated by local businesses and community groups in the beautiful surroundings of St Peter’s Church in Bromyard. If you would like to sponsor a Christmas tree to be part of a display in the aisles of St Peter’s during a weekend of colour, music, mulled wine and more! The trees, available in two sizes (2-3ft and 4-5ft), can be adorned with your chosen themed decorations. There are prizes for the best decorated trees. Once the Festival is over you can choose to keep your tree or allow it to be sold to raise further funds for the causes detailed below. Further details on sponsorship options, decoration and tree collection times are specified on the sponsorship form (click here to download). More details as they follow Website
EVENT CANCELLED, TAKEOUT AVAILABLE, PLEASE SEE STATEMENT BELOW We’re open 9-4 for the rest of the week if you’d like to collect beer take outs, such as this 4 pint reusable beer bag. We also have 9, 18 and 36 pint options. But remember it’s fresh bright beer, so you ideally need to drink it within a couple of days. We also have 6 different bottled ales, with 12 x 500ml mixed cases (2 of each of the 6 kinds) being the most popular bulk option at £24. Months of shelf life on the bottles. If you live between Leominster and Wellington and would like a home delivery, we can organise this. You’ll need to ring 01568 617709, email beer@swanbrewery.co.uk or message 07377728822 and we’ll sort it out from there. You’ll find a big welcome at the Swan Brewery Tasting Days. To reach the brewery tap room you pass through the brewery itself and can stop to chat with the brewers while they go about their brewing or watch the marvellous process of turning water, malt, hops and yeast in to ale. Tasting Days always feature a brand new beer or returning seasonal special in the spotlight plus a suite […]
EASTNOR POTTERY IS CLOSED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS RISK, PLEASE SEE STATEMENT BELOW. IN THE WAKE OF LAST NIGHT’S ANNOUNCEMENTS RE CORONA VIRUS, WE HAVE TAKEN THE DECISION TO CLOSE THIS MORNING. THE SAFETY OF OUR STAFF AND CUSTOMERS IS PARAMOUNT AND WE WILL REMAIN CLOSED FOR THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE. ALL VOUCHERS AND BOOKINGS WILL BE HONORED ONCE THIS SERIOUS EMERGENCY HAS PASSED AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO THE POTTERY THEN. THANKS & STAY SAFE. Spend a relaxing weekend making pots on the potter’s wheel. The therapeutic benefits of working with soft clay on the potter’s wheel are well documented. Participants often leave the studio on Sunday afternoon feeling totally de-stressed and with an overwhelming sense of well-being. “I feel like I’ve spent a weekend at a health farm!” commented a recent punter. Small friendly groups and eight electric potter’s wheels ensure plenty of individual attention and guidance. You will explore a whole range of making techniques based upon the potter’s wheel including: throwing, turning, attaching handles & motifs and decorating methods using under-glaze and coloured slip. Cost: £280 Includes refreshments, lunch, materials, (1-4 pots) firing, glazing and the cost of posting your finished masterpieces. Content: Day 1 The […]
EASTNOR POTTERY IS CLOSED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS RISK, PLEASE SEE STATEMENT BELOW. IN THE WAKE OF LAST NIGHT’S ANNOUNCEMENTS RE CORONA VIRUS, WE HAVE TAKEN THE DECISION TO CLOSE THIS MORNING. THE SAFETY OF OUR STAFF AND CUSTOMERS IS PARAMOUNT AND WE WILL REMAIN CLOSED FOR THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE. ALL VOUCHERS AND BOOKINGS WILL BE HONORED ONCE THIS SERIOUS EMERGENCY HAS PASSED AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO THE POTTERY THEN. THANKS & STAY SAFE. 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! The workshop starts at 10am where you’ll be individually assigned a potter’s wheel for the duration of the workshop. After tea/coffee, introductions and initial demonstration you will be taken as a group, step by step, through the pot throwing process. Once you have got the hang of things, you will be encouraged to develop […]
Bromyard’s very own firework spectacular, fun for all the family. Come down to the Rifle Range by the Football Club. We have a bonfire at 5.30pm followed by a fireworks display. W: bromyardfestivals.co.uk
EASTNOR POTTERY IS CLOSED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS RISK, PLEASE SEE STATEMENT BELOW. IN THE WAKE OF LAST NIGHT’S ANNOUNCEMENTS RE CORONA VIRUS, WE HAVE TAKEN THE DECISION TO CLOSE THIS MORNING. THE SAFETY OF OUR STAFF AND CUSTOMERS IS PARAMOUNT AND WE WILL REMAIN CLOSED FOR THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE. ALL VOUCHERS AND BOOKINGS WILL BE HONORED ONCE THIS SERIOUS EMERGENCY HAS PASSED AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO THE POTTERY THEN. THANKS & STAY SAFE. 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! The workshop starts at 10am where you’ll be individually assigned a potter’s wheel for the duration of the workshop. After tea/coffee, introductions and initial demonstration you will be taken as a group, step by step, through the pot throwing process. Once you have got the hang of things, you will be encouraged to develop […]
Bromyard is a very special place all year round but never more so than at Christmas when the main streets are festooned with strings of lights for the town’s fabled Christmas Illuminations, reputed to be the best display in Herefordshire. This event brings around 2500 people to the town centre. Crowds can visit several local Christmas Fairs, enjoy the arrival of Father Christmas in his sleigh, and visit him at home in his Grotto where children receive a Christmas gift’. This website tells you how and when the lights started; introduces the “Light Brigade”, our band of volunteers who make this event a reality, and explains how to get in touch if you want to know more. More information to follow W: bromyardchristmaslights.co.uk More Christmas in Herefordshire events.
Festival magic for all the family. Enjoy Hay Festival Winter Weekend and the start of Advent in Hay on Wye. Hay Festival Winter Weekend is an annual festival of ideas just before Christmas in Hay-on-Wye. Events take place at venues around the town, and include a wide range of author conversations, music, comedy and performance, as well as workshops for young people. The programme also includes: The switching on of Hay Christmas Lights where local choirs will sing and there will be mince pies and mulled wine. Hay Winter Food Festival is on Saturday in the Market Square with over 40 local exhibitors. All this and a spectacular line up of talks and music and poetry, visit the website for more information on all this and to book tickets. PRICES APPLY AT INDIVIDUAL EVENTS. w: hayfestival.com/winterweekend More Christmas in Herefordshire events.
The larger than life family pantomime! Fee! Fi! Fo! FUN! Have the climb of your life at The Courtyard’s GIANT family pantomime for 2020-21, Jack and the Beanstalk. Jack and his poor old Mum are down on their luck… when Jack sells his beloved cow, all he gets is a measly bag of beans. But these are no ordinary beans! When a huge beanstalk appears in the garden, Jack realises his extraordinary adventures are about to begin… So join us for a giant journey at Hereford’s biggest pantomime, featuring all the ingredients for the perfect Christmas family treat! Complete with a dastardly villain, a hapless comic and hilarious panto dame, as well as bags of slapstick fun! W: courtyard.org.uk
EVENT CANCELLED, TAKEOUT AVAILABLE, PLEASE SEE STATEMENT BELOW We’re open 9-4 for the rest of the week if you’d like to collect beer take outs, such as this 4 pint reusable beer bag. We also have 9, 18 and 36 pint options. But remember it’s fresh bright beer, so you ideally need to drink it within a couple of days. We also have 6 different bottled ales, with 12 x 500ml mixed cases (2 of each of the 6 kinds) being the most popular bulk option at £24. Months of shelf life on the bottles. If you live between Leominster and Wellington and would like a home delivery, we can organise this. You’ll need to ring 01568 617709, email beer@swanbrewery.co.uk or message 07377728822 and we’ll sort it out from there. You’ll find a big welcome at the Swan Brewery Tasting Days. To reach the brewery tap room you pass through the brewery itself and can stop to chat with the brewers while they go about their brewing or watch the marvellous process of turning water, malt, hops and yeast in to ale. Tasting Days always feature a brand new beer or returning seasonal special in the spotlight plus a suite […]
Bromyard is preparing for its 9th Christmas Tree Festival at St. Peter’s Church in Bromyard. A fantastic display of Christmas Trees creatively decorated by local businesses and community groups in the beautiful surroundings of St Peter’s Church in Bromyard. If you would like to sponsor a Christmas tree to be part of a display in the aisles of St Peter’s during a weekend of colour, music, mulled wine and more! The trees, available in two sizes (2-3ft and 4-5ft), can be adorned with your chosen themed decorations. There are prizes for the best decorated trees. Once the Festival is over you can choose to keep your tree or allow it to be sold to raise further funds for the causes detailed below. Further details on sponsorship options, decoration and tree collection times are specified on the sponsorship form (click here to download). More details as they follow Website
Leominster Victorian Christmas Market is held in Leominster each year, with a wide variety of stallholders, dressed in traditional Victorian dress, lining Corn Square and Broad Street and selling a range of crafts and gifts plus local and seasonal produce. With all the usual tasty treats, gifts and trimmings. The ever-popular Leominster Morris Men will entertain as usual, inviting on-lookers to have a ‘bash’ with sticks and and wave a hanky or two. Locals dress in traditional Victorian dress, and there is plenty of street entertainment to entertain all the family. A great day out for all the family, stalls and activities in Corn Square and Broad Street. For further information contact leominstervictorianmarket@mail.com For more information visit the Leominster Tourist Information website. More Christmas in Herefordshire events.
EASTNOR POTTERY IS CLOSED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS RISK, PLEASE SEE STATEMENT BELOW. IN THE WAKE OF LAST NIGHT’S ANNOUNCEMENTS RE CORONA VIRUS, WE HAVE TAKEN THE DECISION TO CLOSE THIS MORNING. THE SAFETY OF OUR STAFF AND CUSTOMERS IS PARAMOUNT AND WE WILL REMAIN CLOSED FOR THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE. ALL VOUCHERS AND BOOKINGS WILL BE HONORED ONCE THIS SERIOUS EMERGENCY HAS PASSED AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO THE POTTERY THEN. THANKS & STAY SAFE. 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! The workshop starts at 10am where you’ll be individually assigned a potter’s wheel for the duration of the workshop. After tea/coffee, introductions and initial demonstration you will be taken as a group, step by step, through the pot throwing process. Once you have got the hang of things, you will be encouraged to develop […]
ANNOUNCING 2020 TOUR DATES!! *** TICKETS ON SALE FRI 15th NOV – 10:00AM *** Experience sumptuous harmonies in an idyllic, festive setting… After sell-out tours for the last 3 years, G4 return in 2020 with their biggest and best Christmas tour to date! With a series of 27 shows in beautiful venues nationwide, join Jonathan, Lewis, Mike and Duncan as they recall the musical experiences of their childhoods. Expect to hear timeless classics such as When A Child is Born, Silent Night and All I Want For Christmas, as well as delightful medleys to evoke the Christmas spirit, all delivered exquisitely in some of the UK’s most iconic historical venues. VIP tickets are available, including a pre-show Meet & Greet with G4 at 6pm for all “G4 Christmas” tour dates. TICKET PRICES TO BE CONFIRMED For wheelchair/access bookings, please email nathan@amickproductions.co.uk
The 19th edition of Borderlines Film Festival will take place from Friday 26 February to Sunday 14 March 2021 Lots of varied movies but also varied places which you can experience them in: from arts centres, community cinemas, pop-ups and village halls. Many will be screened in established venues across Herefordshire, Shropshire, Worcestershire and Powys as well as some new ones. Find out more about what to expect this year here. Full details of the programme will be available on the Borderlines website nearer the time. Tickets will be available via the Festival Box Office at The Courtyard, Hereford: 01432 340555 or online.
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.
DATES ANNOUNCED FOR 2021 JULY 2-4 July 2021 Linton Music Festival takes place at The Alma Inn in Linton, near Ross on Wye. 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
DATES ANNOUNCED FOR 2021 JULY 2-4 July 2021 Linton Music Festival takes place at The Alma Inn in Linton, near Ross on Wye. 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
DATES ANNOUNCED FOR 2021 JULY 2-4 July 2021 Linton Music Festival takes place at The Alma Inn in Linton, near Ross on Wye. 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
2021 Beer on the Wye XVII Hereford’s annual beer and cider festival is back for its 17th year and is set to return to Hereford over the weekend of the 9-11 July2021 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 halves and pints. […]
2021 Beer on the Wye XVII Hereford’s annual beer and cider festival is back for its 17th year and is set to return to Hereford over the weekend of the 9-11 July2021 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 halves and pints. […]
2021 Beer on the Wye XVII Hereford’s annual beer and cider festival is back for its 17th year and is set to return to Hereford over the weekend of the 9-11 July2021 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 halves and pints. […]
DATE ANNOUNCED FOR NOZSTOCK 2021 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
Kington Show offers a traditional show with horses, cattle, sheep and Poultry classes culminating with a grand parade of livestock. There is something for everyone including a motorbike stunt team, horticultural tent, young farmers, an after show dance and much more! There will be nearly 200 trade stands at the event, with many local producers, arts and crafts, food, tools, toys, clothes, tractors to name just a few! The show will combine the traditional feel of an agricultural show, including horse, cattle and sheep classes, with an action-packed programme of entertainment. In the main ring, excitement will be provided by the country’s top Freestyle Motorcross Team – Broke FMX with their heart stopping stunts. In addition, we will have the grand parade of livestock, sheep dog displays, trotting races and vintage vehicles. Elsewhere on the showground there will be thrilling displays. There will be plenty of opportunity to eat and drink during the day at the wide variety of catering stands and the licenced public bar. In addition, there will be nearly 200 trade stands, a dog show, horticultural classes, shearing and YFC competitions. Further information can be found on the website kingtonshow.co.uk or contact the show secretary e: wendy@kingtonshow.co.uk t: 01544 340598 […]
