Ludlow Castle

Beautiful medieval Ludlow Castle, set in the glorious Shropshire countryside

Ludlow Castle is one of the finest medieval ruins in England. Set in the glorious Shropshire countryside at the heart of the superb, bustling black & white market town of Ludlow. Walk through the Castle grounds and see the ancient houses of kings, queens, princes, judges and the nobility – a glimpse into the lifestyle of medieval society.

The Castle, firstly a Norman Fortress and extended over the centuries to become a fortified Royal Palace, has ensured Ludlow’s place in English history – originally built to hold back unconquered Welsh, passing through generations of the de Lacy and Mortimer families to Richard Plantagenet, Duke of York. It became Crown property in 1461 and remained a royal castle for the next 350 years, during which time the Council of the Marches was formed with responsibility for the Government of Wales and the border counties. Abandoned in 1689 the castle quickly fell into ruin, described as ‘the very perfection of decay’ by Daniel Defoe

Since 1811 the castle has been owned by the Earls of Powis, who have arrested further decline, and allowed this magnificent historical monument to be open to the public. Today the Castle is the home to Ludlow’s major festivals throughout the year and open for all to enjoy.

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Yurt Glamping Golden Valley

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Portland House in Whitchurch require an additional Team Member for weekly changeovers in their large Holiday let, starting in September 2020. Duties on changeovers are as follows Bed change and making up and cleaning of all areas in the house including bedroom and ensuites, kitchen, utility, dining room, hallways and lounges, plus small courtyard and cleaning of all equipment , e.g. ovens, fridge/freezers Due to Covid-19 Cleaning Protocols -deep cleaning is required involves sanitising and disinfecting The ideal candidate would be self employed. To apply for this job please send your CV by email or telephone for further details 07973 657062

Holiday Cottage - sleeps up to 14 Woolhope

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Portland House is a spacious Grade 11 listed Georgian House positioned in a village setting within an area of outstanding natural beauty. The house is full of character and charm, on the cusp of three beautiful counties (Herefordshire, Monmouthshire and Gloucestershire) and just opposite Symonds Yat at the edge of the Forest of Dean. There are rural views from most of the seven bedrooms. There is also a room downstairs which, with prior arrangement, can be made into another bedroom for those with accessibility challenges with a well-appointed bathroom next door. Portland House is ideal for large group gatherings and celebrations including Hen and Stag parties, family get-togethers and with plenty of areas to break away into and make felxible use of the rooms. The Kitchen has good range of cooking facilities with an aga, eye level double electric ovens and grill, a hob with both gas and electric rings. Plus two microwaves, one of which is convection oven and grill. Fridge/freezer and cupboards containing utensils, equipment, and china sufficient for catering for 20 people. The utility room contains a dishwasher, and the userful boot room has a washing machine and tumble dryer. With both rooms leading from outdoors these […]

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Self Catering Holiday House Ross on Wye

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Part of two beautiful properties in one stunning location. Long View Cottages have amazing views of the Herefordshire countryside and hills. Stone Cottage sleeps two and is a refurbished and modernised cottage with original features. It has one open plan mezzanine bedroom and large en-suite bathroom. Downstairs is open plan kitchen, living and dining area. Stone Cottage in situated next to Hill View House but each house has its own private garden. Both houses can be rented together or separately. This is the perfect place for couples to escape. There is a garden and garden furniture for guests to enjoy the countryside. There are lots of activities and places to visit nearby for example Westons Cider that is less than 2miles away. Flexible Cancellation, Book with confidence! Guests can cancel up to and including 2 days prior to check-in and receive a full refund. Also see Hill View House See sister properties Little Canwood House and Sharpnage House

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Luxury Holiday Cottage

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Part of two beautiful properties in one stunning location. Long View Cottages have amazing views of the Herefordshire countryside and hills. Hill View House, sleeps 10 and is a Luxury, modern house with wonderful views. Stone Cottage which is close by sleeps 2. Hill View House has been finished to a very high standard. It has light, spacious kitchen with high spec appliances, beautiful décor, underfloor heating, Sonos system and a lovely gas fireplace to make the cold days nice and cosy. There are 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms in total. There are 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms upstairs. Three bedrooms have super king size beds and one bedroom has a double bed. All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms. There is a TV in each bedroom. The house has an advantage of a downstairs bedroom (king size bed) with en-suite wet room. This bedroom is perfect for people who find stairs difficult. The kitchen and dining area is open plan, divided from the seating area by a built in, gas fire place adding to the modern feel. There is a separate snug room with large TV. The kitchen is spacious and light with two fridges, chiller, microwave, electric hobs and ovens. There is a […]

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Everyone at the Waterworks Museum in Hereford is a volunteer. Their commitment and enthusiasm (even in Covid-19 lockdown) is immense … whether they restore and operate the engines and pumps, create new exhibits, welcome visitors to the Museum (as visitor centre/café staff or as stewards) or work with the Directors behind the scenes in running the business of the Museum. Current planning for re-opening the Museum in a socially distancing safe way has shown that we need to add to our volunteer workforce and this will be a focus for the year ahead. If you (or anyone you know) might be interested in joining the community of volunteers at the Waterworks Museum please email us at info@waterworksmuseum.org.uk Waterworks Museum – Hereford

Caravan and camping park Wye Valley

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THIS JOB HAS EXPIRED Do you love cleaning, have great attention to detail and enjoy working as part of a team? We are looking for likeminded people to join our housekeeping team at The Netherwood Estate. Flexible hours approximately 12 – 16 hours per week. Or join our list of casual staff for work over the college/uni holidays. Call 01885 410333 or email your CV to rebecca@netherwoodestate.co.uk

THIS JOB HAS EXPIRED Calling chefs of all levels! If you are keen to be the best of the best of the best, want to work in a fun and dynamic team, care about great produce and flavour, and want the chance to learn from the incredible Simon Bolsover, please Email your CV to the Green Dragon Hotel where they are launching their brand new restaurant The Hereford. The Green Dragon Hotel has held a place on Broad Street in Hereford for almost 900 years and is full of history and atmosphere. In 2018, the hotel was purchased by a consortium of local investors, who have launched an extensive program of refurbishments to bring the hotel back to its former glory.

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UPDATE: Open and operating along government guidelines Awarded Michelin star in 2019 ‘Pensons Restaurant is Lee Westcott’s new restaurant that opened at the end of January 2019 on the beautiful Netherwood Estate on the Herefordshire-Worcestershire border and encapsulates Lee’s love and respect for quality, seasonal, local produce. The only Michelin Star restaurant in Hereford it is already making its mark! The team spend eighteen months transforming a range of derelict farm-buildings into a fantastic re-imagined space that retains all the heritage of its past combined, with the new and contemporary. The perfect venue for Lee’s modern and imaginative, yet unpretentious cooking. Pensons provides Lee and his team with the opportunity to farm, forage and grow some of the ingredients from the Estate, as well as showcasing the amazing produce from the local area, bringing to life his ethos of eating locally, seasonally and sustainably.. With its own kitchen garden, bee hives, animals, game and endless foraging opportunities in the woods, they source any increasing amount of produce from the Estate, as well as other carefully selected local suppliers. Lee is very excited about the provenance and quality of the ingredients he will be using to create menus that are seasonal, local […]

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Restaurant Bromyard

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THIS JOB HAS EXPIRED Bed and Breakfast assistant at Somerville House, Bodenham Rd, Hereford, HR1 2TS. Duties include: Cooking breakfast, house keeping duties and customer services. Hours of Work: To be arranged – Mix of shifts. Rates of Pay: £8.21 per hour initially. Somerville House is a 5* city centre B&B with fantastic views over the city of Hereford. It is the only AA 5 Star Guest Accommodation in Hereford City. The B&B is a detached Victorian Villa, dating from 1895, in a tree-lined residential road, this guest house offers ’boutique hotel’ style bed and breakfast accommodation which blends the luxury and comfort of a good hotel with warm and friendly service. There are 12 en-suite bedrooms. Please email sheila at Somerville House for a full job description. To apply please email your CV.

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January 2021 Allinteractive Events Herefordshire

The wonderful team at Marches Family Network have put together a comprehensive activity guide for families with plenty of fun things to do during lockdown. The Allinteractive project gathers information about and develops opportunities and activities for disabled and non-disabled children and young people in Herefordshire. This project is funded by Herefordshire Council and offers: Inclusion Needs You training for activity providers and supporters Information about activities, arts, culture, fitness, sports, environment, games and more Activities working with providers in a variety of ways including providing publicity, supporting activities with trained staff, initiating taster sessions, running inclusive under 5’s sessions, and assisting with funding Consulting and working with disabled children, young people and families Providing information about activities, via the MFN website, Facebook page and Allinteractive newsletter Networking and supporting more inclusive activities in Herefordshire Taster sessions have included activities with Growing Local, Wyedean Canoe Club, Aerial Fun with EverybodyDance, Courtyard workshops, adapted bike sessions, under 5’s music sessions, and family swim sessions at Halo. Contact Angela Martin T: 01568 614908 or E: development@marchesfamilynetwork.org.uk

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Sal Tonge’s Sensational STORIES Online

Allinteractive invites you to join 2 amazing FREE online Storytelling Courses. Sal Tonge’s Sensational STORIES! 1pm-2.30pm Wed, 27th January and 3rd February 2021 Switch to a new style of online Sensational Storytelling Course and share tales with Musician, storyteller and course leader, Sal Tonge These 2 sessions are: practical and adaptable for different ages, abilities and talents. for parents, carers and people spending time with children and young people with disabilities and additional support needs. Explore: creative, adaptable ways to expand storytelling and communication. practical guidance to deliver a session, engage the senses and materials to use. useful sources for Storytime and a story script, including creating structure. understanding of how this work can enhance Communication and bonding. Sally Tonge lives in Shropshire and works nationally. Up to COVID-19 Lockdown, Sal was storyteller in Residence at Severndale Specialist Academy in Shrewsbury and has worked with Allinteractive Inclusive Under5s Herefordshire. Sal works extensively with people living with autism and complex multiple disabilities. Sal is a former Director of the Society for Storytelling. Her performances, training courses, conference workshops and sessions are highly valued by libraries, museums, and schools. http://sallytonge.co.uk/general Allinteractive works with children and young people with disabilities and their families. The project […]

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Visit the Weir Garden – locals only

The Weir Garden is open for local people to exercise. Book your visits in advance and stay local. To open safely, we’re limiting visitor numbers. To avoid disappointment, please book your visit in advance, especially at busier times such as weekends and bank holidays. Please arrive within your 30-minute timeslot. You’re then welcome to stay until closing time. Open for your visit this week: Garden – one way only, Car Park and Toilets. Currently closed: Bird hide, Second hand book shop and refreshments. Apart from guide dogs, we do not admit entrance for dogs into The Weir garden. For full details and to book please click here. W: nationaltrust.org.uk/events/

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EVENT POSTPONED AS A NEW DATE LATER IN THE YEAR IS SOUGHT 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 or […]

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Spring Festival of Stories & Songs

Spring Festival of Stories & Songs by Arts Alive & Flicks in the Sticks Over 2 days on Friday 23 and Saturday 24 April, Arts Alive presents a Spring Festival of stories and songs – featuring artists from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Friday Night: English Folk duo Whalebone is joined by poet Jean Atkin to perform Understories, a brush with the new folklore of Shropshire. Oli Wilson-Dickson – Dylan and Oli are two leading musicians who bring a wealth of experience to a shared passion – the traditional music of Wales. From stirring songs to driving jigs – they communicate their music with relaxed humour and genuine affection that is truly infectious. Saturday Lunchtime: 1.00 – 2.30 Join local storytellers as they tell tales over lunch. Amy Douglas- Award-winning author and storyteller, Amy Douglas tells traditional tales from Shropshire and Scotland. Helen East and Rick Wilson – tell traditional stories drawn from first-hand experience of places they have worked in and visited worldwide. Saturday evening: Wendy Weatherby and Sandy Breichin – Wendy Weatherby (Vocals, Cello) and Sandy Brechin (Accordion) are two of Scotland’s most versatile and popular musicians, playing a mixture of traditional and original material. Michelle Burke and […]

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Spring Festival of Stories & Songs

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Golden Valley Vintage and Country Fair is a fair with a 1940’s twist. There will be exhibitors with classic cars, classic motorbikes, vintage tractors, military vehicles and stationary engines as well as the amazing Melissa Hollick performing live wartime favourites throughout the day. The main attraction is the John Fowler general purpose engine. VF 2984 – owned by David Williams. There will be a wide range of local stalls selling products from paintings to honey. A great way to help the local community and buy good quality products. Further details to be announced… Visit the website.

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Hellens Garden Festival

Hellens Garden Festival is an annual event, about discovering all that you can do with gardening and attending to the earth and environment. Believing that you can create and grow, wherever you live, whether you have a windowsill or a field. That working with Nature, can enhance biodiversity, learn valuable lessons and that being outdoors can improve our well being. Following last years online event due to Covid-19, the team at Hellens are planning a fully resumed show for 2021 but keep an eye on here for updates. Parking is available free on site at Hellens. Well behaved dogs are welcome but, but ask that they are kept on a lead and under control at all times. The festival takes place in the beautiful gardens and grounds of Hellens. Entry to the house is by guided tour only. w: hellensgardenfestival.co.uk

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Linton Music Festival

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Beer on the Wye XVII

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. […]

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Following the cancellation of this Pantomime in 2020, it has been rescheduled for 2021 with fabulous offers for early bird tickets. Learn more here. The larger than life family pantomime! 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

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Bromyard Christmas Tree Festival

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

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Kington Winter Food and Drink Festival

Kingtons annual food and drink festival features the very best of what the borders has to offer, With this annual festival hitting its 14th year we can now boast over 90 stalls hand picked to give the best variety of producers from charcuterie to patisserie to fresh meat including lamb, pork and goat to chocolate, to oil’s and then find the perfect kitchen wear to cook it in. This years festival is spread over 5 different venues from the market hall and coach house to the kington centre at the opposite end of the high street and this year we are lucky enough for one of the venues will be sponsored by the now famous White Heron cassis based just a few miles up the road with their pop up cocktail bar certainly one to visit to keep those December chills away. With a fabulous festive feel and atmosphere, great music and vibe, this winter foodie delight is spread over five venues. Sponsored again this year by award winning British Cassis from White Heron Properties it promises to be another marvellous event. For more information contact kingtonfoodfest@gmail.com or telephone 01544 231202 w: kingtonfoodfestival.co.uk Learn more about Kington

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Lemore Manor Restaurant & Dining

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