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May Fair 900 is an exhibition celebrating 900 years of Hereford May Fair, the oldest surviving chartered fair in Britain, and will be displayed at Hereford Museum and Art Gallery. Historical fairground memorabilia and photographs, archive footage and stories of all the fun of the fair. Exhibition opening and access are subject to current Covid-19 restrictions. Please check the website for updates on opening days and times. Visit the May Fair 900 page for more information and details of the celebrations happening from April through to August. Hereford Museum and Art Gallery, housed in a spectacular Victorian gothic building, has been exhibiting artefacts and works of fine and decorative art connected with the local area since 1874. Although the exterior of the building has changed very little, the museum and gallery have kept up with the times.
In the Mappa Mundi and Chained Library, today’s calligraphers meet medieval scribes in this new special exhibition resulting from a year-long collaboration between Hereford Cathedral Library and Shropshire Scribes. Early in 2020, before the first lockdown, members of Shropshire Scribes visited Hereford Cathedral to take a close look at manuscripts from its renowned Chained Library and choose some as starting points for their own work. The ‘Hands across the centuries exhibition’ enables all to see the results: an amazingly diverse, lively and colourful display of new pieces alongside the medieval manuscripts which inspired them. Shropshire Scribes is a well-established group of both amateur and professional calligraphers who hold monthly workshops and exhibit regularly in the Shrewsbury area. The group includes beginners and expert artists, from school age to octogenarian, and they combine centuries-old techniques and materials with contemporary approaches. This exhibition allows visitors to experience the fascinating art and craft of calligraphy, an important part of which is the appreciation of the skills and artistry of medieval scribes. Rosemary Firman, Cathedral Librarian, said: “The exhibition is a true meeting of minds, as well as hands, across the ages. Starting from some of our most beautiful manuscripts the Shropshire Scribes have […]
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 ensure plenty of individual attention and guidance. Participants are consistently amazed at what they achieve in a day! Due to social distancing and public health we are limiting the number of participants to x6 and there will be no other activities taking place in the studio whilst the course is running. Cost: £150 Includes firing, glazing (1-3 pots) and the cost of posting your masterpieces. Cost: £150 Includes refreshments, lunch, firing, glazing (1-3 pots) and the cost of posting your masterpieces. How to book: Please contact the Pottery to check availability admin@eastnorpottery.co.uk Tel: 01531 633886. W: www.eastnorpottery.co.uk
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
In these unusual times we face the 2021 Offa’s Dyke 15 has been rerouted to England only due to restrictions in Wales. Entries will be limited but following in the usual style everyone who attends will get their beautiful race medal, and there will be prizes for teams, the first three males and females, and age group prizes too. It is a 9.1 mile route, now starting and finishing at Lady Hawkins School, Kington, Hereford HR5 3AR. This is the normal venue for the finish. Runners will be started in groups, fastest first. Start times will be sent out by email and posted on this web site. Race numbers and timing chips will be sent in the post. Refreshments will be available before and after the race. Due to covid restrictions there will be no secure baggage drop, so any items you leave at the start / finish should not be valuable. For similar reasons there will be no changing or showers. The History of Offa’s Dyke 15 The race began in 1977, became hugely popular for its beauty and the challenge, and it ran until 2002 when foot and mouth put a stop to it. In 2015, after tracking […]
DOGTASTIC is a family day out celebrating the nation’s love of dogs. This event is filled with exciting entertainment spread across the Three Counties’ vast 90-acre grounds, from thrilling dog display acts to ‘have-a-go’ activities like our Just-for-Fun Dog Show. Get advice from expert breeders and dog behaviourists, shop for pet supplies and gifts and even get your pooch pampered with an on-site dog groomer. Dogs go free and are welcome to take their families! Adult tickets are £9.00, 12-15 year olds are £4.50, no charge for under 12s. The event is open from 10am – 5pm. Parking is FREE. For Sat Nav, postcode is WR13 6NW, however as you approach the showground, please follow the temporary signs which will take you to the visitor car park. The Three Counties Showground have been awarded the VisitEngland ‘We’re Good to Go’ industry charter mark. This verifies that the showground meets the Government and public health guidance on COVID-19 and that all the required health and safety processes are in place to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable visit. Find out more – VisitEngland ‘We’re Good to Go” Book tickets
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
The Knife Angel is coming to Hereford on 14 June 2021. The Knife Angel is a stunning 27ft, 3.5 ton, sculpture of an angel made out of 100,000 confiscated knives received from 43 Police Forces across the UK. Originating from The British Ironwork Centre in Oswestry and created by sculptor Alfie Bradley, it has been on tour of towns and cities around Britain raising awareness of the issues of knife crime and all forms of violence and aggression. The Knife Angel is coming to Hereford in June 2021 for 28 Days, hosted by Hereford Cathedral. During the Knife Angel’s visit there will be a series of workshops and interactive events. It is envisaged that this initiative will continue after the Knife Angel leaves Hereford. The majority of host towns & cities to date have had a knife amnesty whilst the Angel is in situ. There will be a general weapons amnesty, with the approval of West Mercia Police. There is a “knife surrender” secure bin which travels with the Angel. Thanks to generous grant awards from West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner, West Mercia Police, The National Lottery Community Fund, High Sheriffs of Herefordshire (2020/1 & 2021/2), Eveson CharitableTrust, Community Safety Partnership and the […]
Due to government legislation and restricted numbers the welcome ceremony will be live streamed, please join in online. More information on how to view the event will be published nearer the date, keep an eye on the Facebook page. Also known as the National Monument Against Violence and Aggression, this magnificent 27ft statue built from 100,000 confiscated knives and blades will come to the city on Monday 14 June and will remain in place outside the West door of Hereford Cathedral until 12 July. The Knife Angel will be located outside the cathedral and will be free to visit with no need for visitors to book in advance. Relevant precautions, including a one-way system around the Knife Angel and volunteer stewarding teams, will be in place during the day to help welcome and guide visitors. For further information about the Knife Angel’s visit to Hereford, please visit the dedicated website: https://knifeangelhereford.co.uk/. Prior to lockdown, the Angel toured around the UK and has become a national monument against violence and aggression in all its forms. Full details and news of other events related can be found here. W: knifeangelhereford.co.uk
Enjoy wonderful walks and amazing views this summer, join in the fun of The Herefordshire Walking Festival 2021. Nine days – over 50 walks and one beautiful county to explore… Herefordshire is fortunate to be surrounded by magnificent scenery – the Wye Valley AONB, The Offas Dyke, Malvern Hills AONB, Brecon Beacons National Park, Mortimer Forest and numerous Nature Reserves dotted all over the county. The first Herefordshire Walking Festival was organised in 2002 to signal that the county was open for walking again, after the foot and mouth epidemic in 2001 brought tourism in such a rural county to a halt. Since then, walking has become a pivotal factor in attracting visitors to the county with Herefordshire responding by introducing the Walkers Are Welcome Towns of Ross-on-Wye, Kington, Leominster and Bromyard along with their Walking Festivals and events. The festival is widely known as ‘the friendly walking festival’. We always receive such positive feedback from people who always feel welcomed, especially if travelling on their own. Herefordshire Ramblers and Disabled Ramblers in ensure our festival is accessible for all and walks range from 2 – 25 miles. All walks must be booked in advance at Herefordshire Walking Festival, book now Tel 01432 370514 Email Info@herefordshirewalkingfestival.co.uk […]
Join us for this beautiful race of 4.5 miles, with some bracing hills and fabulous views. The first recorded race was in 1923, and the race has taken place annually since 2010. Although 2020’s race was cancelled due to Covid-19, we are optimistic that this year’s race will go ahead. We are adjusting our plans accordingly to ensure optimum safety of runners, volunteers and the general public. This year we are pleased to announce the introduction of chip-timing. This will enable staggered starts if required, and runners will receive a more accurate race time. It is a great course and distance for both new and experienced runners, so whether this is your first race or you are aiming to beat your previous time, get training and we look forward to seeing you on race day! You can sign up here: www.avtiming.com/roundthedowns. Race date: Sunday 20th June 2021 Start time: 10am. Please arrive by 9.30am to collect your race number and timing chip and allow for socially distanced queuing time. There is a time limit of 100 minutes to complete the race. Entries: Entry fee £10 affiliated runners, £12 non-affiliated runners. Minimum age 16 (runners under 18 will need a responsible adult to sign up […]
Knife Angel Hereford Tupsley Walk 7.5 miles The purpose of the walk is to visit the Knife Angel in Hereford Cathedral grounds for a 40 minutes visit and lunch break. The Bishop of Hereford warmly invites visitors to the cathedral during opening hours, where they may pause for reflection, and perhaps say a prayer and light a candle at the shrine of St Thomas of Hereford. Walkers bring a packed lunch and snacks. DOGS are welcome on this walk and must be kept on a short lead at all times Kindly organised by the Golden Valley Walking Club on behalf of Herefordshire Walking Festival. Please note this event is organised by Golden Valley Walking Club on behalf of Herefordshire Walking Festival, and there is a charge of £7.50 payable to Herefordshire Walking Festival. Book here. Meet at Cock of Tupsley Car Park, Tupsley, HR1 1UT on Tuesday 22 June at 9.00am, Walking through rural, urban and riverside paths in the Hereford City enviroment. Visiting Tupsley, Hampton Park, Hereford Cathedral, the River Wye, Aylestone and Lugg Meadows. Finish time is approximate. Also known as the National Monument Against Violence and Aggression, this magnificent 27ft statue built from 100,000 confiscated knives and blades will come to the […]
Creative Writing Workshop with Judy Dinnen, part of The Knife Angel, Hereford visit. Creative Writing workshops, led by Judy Dinnen.We will start by the amazing Knife Angel, gaze at her/him, listen to her/him, ask her/him questions. Then in the Pavilion we will share our reactions and put responses into word, as dialogue, story or poetry. We will share in a friendly, encouraging atmosphere. We welcome everyone from 14 to 90. Beginners and experienced writers welcome. We may learn what the angel has to say to us and what we can share with our families and communities. Judy is both poet and priest with an M.A. in the Practice and Teaching of Creative Writing from Cardiff. She is co writing a book of poems for Herefordshire Wildlife Trust and writing a book of poems and reflections about her experience as hospital chaplain. Also known as the National Monument Against Violence and Aggression, this magnificent 27ft statue built from 100,000 confiscated knives and blades will come to the city on Monday 14 June and will remain in place outside the West door of Hereford Cathedral until 12 July. The Knife Angel will be located outside the cathedral and will be free to […]
Embrace the Summer Solstice at Midsummer Garden Life Festival on 23, 24 and 25 June 2021 at Three Counties Showground, Malvern. Be inspired by the joys of summer gardening, exquisite plants, boutique shopping, as well as a taste of theatre, art, poetry and music at this exclusive three-day event. Numbers are strictly limited to allow for social distancing and space for visitors to roam. Shop for plants from the some of the UK’s leading growers and nurseries and indulge in retail therapy from a selection of hand-picked garden life retailers. Those in need of artistic inspiration can relax and enjoy a selection of captivating performances of drama, music, poetry and talks, all held in the spacious, open-air theatre. When in need of refreshments, choose from delicious alfresco dining eateries all provided by local artisan food suppliers. Tickets on sale now keep up to date on Facebook @MalvernShows Only assistance dogs are allowed at this event. PHONE: 01684 584900 EMAIL: info@threecounties.co.uk
Spend a relaxing weekend making pots on the potter’s wheel. The therapeutic benefits of working with soft clay on the potter’s wheel are well documented. Participants often leave the studio on Sunday afternoon feeling totally de-stressed and with an overwhelming sense of well-being. “I feel like I’ve spent a weekend at a health farm!” commented a recent punter. Small friendly groups and eight electric potter’s wheels ensure plenty of individual attention and guidance. You will explore a whole range of making techniques based upon the potter’s wheel including: throwing, turning, attaching handles & motifs and decorating methods using under-glaze and coloured slip. Cost: £280 Includes refreshments, lunch, materials, (1-4 pots) firing, glazing and the cost of posting your finished masterpieces. Content: Day 1 The workshop starts at 10am where you’ll be individually assigned a potter’s wheel for the duration of the workshop. After tea/coffee, introductions and initial demonstration you will be taken as a group, step by step, through the pot throwing process. Once you have got the hang of things, you will be encouraged to develop at your own pace with individual tutoring as and when required. Around 1pm, a lunch consisting of rolls, cheese, ham, salad and fruit is […]
Embrace the Summer Solstice at Midsummer Garden Life Festival on 23, 24 and 25 June 2021 at Three Counties Showground, Malvern. Be inspired by the joys of summer gardening, exquisite plants, boutique shopping, as well as a taste of theatre, art, poetry and music at this exclusive three-day event. Numbers are strictly limited to allow for social distancing and space for visitors to roam. Shop for plants from the some of the UK’s leading growers and nurseries and indulge in retail therapy from a selection of hand-picked garden life retailers. Those in need of artistic inspiration can relax and enjoy a selection of captivating performances of drama, music, poetry and talks, all held in the spacious, open-air theatre. When in need of refreshments, choose from delicious alfresco dining eateries all provided by local artisan food suppliers. Tickets on sale now keep up to date on Facebook @MalvernShows Only assistance dogs are allowed at this event. PHONE: 01684 584900 EMAIL: info@threecounties.co.uk
Arts Worcestershire are offering a unique programme of talks by art historians, visits to special exhibitions and private collections, to raise much needed funds for art and culture in the area. The launch lecture covers the topical issue of the future of our heritage. Speaker James Hervey Bathurst, owner of Eastnor Castle, will speak about his experience of the challenges faced by public and private owners of important historic landmarks. Other forthcoming events will be announced for late 2021. Tickets: £24.00 Reception: to include drinks and canapés ARTS WORCESTERSHIRE is the successor to the popular Worcestershire Art Fund Committee, which ran a programme of special events and cultural tours and raising substantial funds for the Art Fund. When the Art Fund decided to close its regional network, there was widespread enthusiasm for us to keep going. Not only will we continue to offer unique opportunities for people who enjoy art, but we will also raise funds for our regional collections, which need all the support we can give them at this time of unprecedented demand on budgets. This event is supported by For more information and to buy tickets contact: Debra Tritton debra18@btinternet.com 07816 754544
Embrace the Summer Solstice at Midsummer Garden Life Festival on 23, 24 and 25 June 2021 at Three Counties Showground, Malvern. Be inspired by the joys of summer gardening, exquisite plants, boutique shopping, as well as a taste of theatre, art, poetry and music at this exclusive three-day event. Numbers are strictly limited to allow for social distancing and space for visitors to roam. Shop for plants from the some of the UK’s leading growers and nurseries and indulge in retail therapy from a selection of hand-picked garden life retailers. Those in need of artistic inspiration can relax and enjoy a selection of captivating performances of drama, music, poetry and talks, all held in the spacious, open-air theatre. When in need of refreshments, choose from delicious alfresco dining eateries all provided by local artisan food suppliers. Tickets on sale now keep up to date on Facebook @MalvernShows Only assistance dogs are allowed at this event. PHONE: 01684 584900 EMAIL: info@threecounties.co.uk
The 2021 Leominster Festival continues to run throughout June and July 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. Find full information on events and dates on the website here Also Follow the Facebook Page for details of individual events.
Community Drama Workshops. Suitable for10 yrs and over, in association with The Knife Angel, Hereford. Firstly watching a live performance or film, participants will have an awareness and knowledge of the decisions affecting an individual who may perpetrate a knife crimes. The participants will be making a series of creative responses within the workshop, supported by the facilitators. The workshop will end with positive messages of actions we can all take to prevent violent crime. Also known as the National Monument Against Violence and Aggression, this magnificent 27ft statue built from 100,000 confiscated knives and blades will come to the city on Monday 14 June and will remain in place outside the West door of Hereford Cathedral until 12 July. The Knife Angel will be located outside the cathedral and will be free to visit with no need for visitors to book in advance. Relevant precautions, including a one-way system around the Knife Angel and volunteer stewarding teams, will be in place during the day to help welcome and guide visitors. For further information about the Knife Angel’s visit to Hereford, please visit the dedicated website: https://knifeangelhereford.co.uk/. Prior to lockdown, the Angel toured around the UK and has become a national […]
Community Drama Workshops. Suitable for10 yrs and over, in association with The Knife Angel, Hereford. Firstly watching a live performance or film, participants will have an awareness and knowledge of the decisions affecting an individual who may perpetrate a knife crimes. The participants will be making a series of creative responses within the workshop, supported by the facilitators. The workshop will end with positive messages of actions we can all take to prevent violent crime. Also known as the National Monument Against Violence and Aggression, this magnificent 27ft statue built from 100,000 confiscated knives and blades will come to the city on Monday 14 June and will remain in place outside the West door of Hereford Cathedral until 12 July. The Knife Angel will be located outside the cathedral and will be free to visit with no need for visitors to book in advance. Relevant precautions, including a one-way system around the Knife Angel and volunteer stewarding teams, will be in place during the day to help welcome and guide visitors. For further information about the Knife Angel’s visit to Hereford, please visit the dedicated website: https://knifeangelhereford.co.uk/. Prior to lockdown, the Angel toured around the UK and has become a national […]
Knife Angel Hereford Belmont Walk 8 miles The purpose of the walk is to visit the Knife Angel in Hereford Cathedral grounds for a 40 minute visit and lunch break. The circular route will move through rural, urban and riverside paths in the Hereford City environment. Visiting Belmont, Hunderton, Hereford Cathedral, the River Wye, Newton Farm and Merryhill. Meeting for a 9.00am start at Belmont Community Centre. Dogs on leads welcome. Finish time is approximate. The Bishop of Hereford warmly invites visitors to the cathedral during opening hours, where they may pause for reflection, and perhaps say a prayer and light a candle at the shrine of St Thomas of Hereford. Walkers bring a packed lunch and snacks. Please note this event is organised by Golden Valley Walking Club on behalf of Herefordshire Walking Festival, and there is a charge of £7.50 payable to Herefordshire Walking Festival. Book here. Also known as the National Monument Against Violence and Aggression, this magnificent 27ft statue built from 100,000 confiscated knives and blades will come to the city on Monday 14 June and will remain in place outside the West door of Hereford Cathedral until 12 July. The Knife Angel will be located […]
The ELY Charity Cycle Challenge 2021 Challenge will take place on the 27th June. Government guidelines regarding the coronavirus situation meant the 2020 ELY Charity Cycle Challenge was cancelled, but all being well, it should be able to run this year. There are three new routes for this years event. The proposed routes will take in part of the Black & White Village Trail of Herefordshire. They are characterised by large number of timbered and half timbered buildings. You will cycle through some of the prettiest villages and landscape in England. This year you have three routes to choose from, 30 miles, 46 miles and 68 miles and full details can be found here. The price varies per route. Entry prices as follows: 30 miles – £18 46 miles – £23 68 miles – £28 Under 16s cost £5 for all routes but must be accompanied by an adult You can enter via the event page on the British Cycling website DOWNLOAD THE SPONSORSHIP FORM HERE Full details can be found by the Ely Memorial Fund Website.
An outdoor, promenade performance of Shakespeare scenes and speeches exploring the message of the Knife Angel. This is a free to attend event, booking is required please. Meeting at the Elgar & bicycle statue in Hereford Cathedral Close ( near the end of Church Street ) the promenade performance will begin, moving on to two more locations within easy walking distance. The audience will walk with the performers. Other than pavements the area is flat and suitable for wheelchairs / pushchairs etc. The distances to be walked are not excessive and suitable for most. Also known as the National Monument Against Violence and Aggression, this magnificent 27ft statue built from 100,000 confiscated knives and blades will come to the city on Monday 14 June and will remain in place outside the West door of Hereford Cathedral until 12 July. The Knife Angel will be located outside the cathedral and will be free to visit with no need for visitors to book in advance. Relevant precautions, including a one-way system around the Knife Angel and volunteer stewarding teams, will be in place during the day to help welcome and guide visitors. For further information about the Knife Angel’s visit to Hereford, […]
This summer, Hereford Cathedral will be hosting a series of Open Garden events for visitors. Leading down to the River Wye, Hereford Cathedral Gardens are a hidden gem nestled within the cathedral grounds. At their own leisure, visitors can explore the peaceful Cloisters, the colourful Canon’s garden, the private gardens of the Dean and Bishop and the historical Chapter House garden. A team of volunteer gardeners and guides will be on hand to answer questions and also share the fascinating history of these beautiful spaces, most of which aren’t normally open to the public. Each summer, the gardens would normally be opened for guided tours but due to the ongoing restrictions in 2020, these tours were not able to take place. Instead, the cathedral team organised two Open Garden days which were fully booked within weeks and proved to be a hit with visitors. This year, as guidance around restrictions is likely to change throughout the summer months, the cathedral has decided to increase the amount of Open Garden events so that these beautiful spaces can be shared with as many people as possible. Dates for visitors to start their tours are as follows and each session is 1.5 hours […]
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
The Elvis Years is an outstanding musical production which brings to the stage the incredible and compelling story of the ‘king of rock and roll’ – Elvis Presley. Join Mario Kombou (Jailhouse Rock, West End), our all-star band and our award-winning singers for an unforgettable journey through over 50 golden greats spanning over three decades – from the early Sun Records hits to the majestic Las Vegas performances, via The Jordanaires, the army years, authentic re-creations from the Hollywood movies and the stunning 68 TV special. With nostalgic film footage, and over twelve costume changes, this glittering two-hour production features classic hits including That’s Alright Mama, Suspicious Minds, It’s Now or Never, Heartbreak Hotel, Blue Suede Shoes, Hound Dog, Love Me Tender, If I Can Dream and many more! This event has been rescheduled from 16 July 2020 to 3 July 2021 due to Covid-19. All ticket holders will have automatically been moved to the new date and received an email. Book tickets.
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
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 workshop starts at 10am where you’ll be individually assigned a potter’s wheel for the duration of the workshop. After tea/coffee, introductions and initial demonstration you will be taken as a group, step by step, through the pot throwing process. Once you have got the hang of things, you will be encouraged to develop at your own pace with individual tutoring as and when required. Around 1pm, a lunch consisting of rolls, cheese, ham, salad and fruit is […]
This summer, Hereford Cathedral will be hosting a series of Open Garden events for visitors. Leading down to the River Wye, Hereford Cathedral Gardens are a hidden gem nestled within the cathedral grounds. At their own leisure, visitors can explore the peaceful Cloisters, the colourful Canon’s garden, the private gardens of the Dean and Bishop and the historical Chapter House garden. A team of volunteer gardeners and guides will be on hand to answer questions and also share the fascinating history of these beautiful spaces, most of which aren’t normally open to the public. Each summer, the gardens would normally be opened for guided tours but due to the ongoing restrictions in 2020, these tours were not able to take place. Instead, the cathedral team organised two Open Garden days which were fully booked within weeks and proved to be a hit with visitors. This year, as guidance around restrictions is likely to change throughout the summer months, the cathedral has decided to increase the amount of Open Garden events so that these beautiful spaces can be shared with as many people as possible. Dates for visitors to start their tours are as follows and each session is 1.5 hours […]
A peaceful, gathering open to all, especially those who have suffered from the catastrophic impact of violence and aggression in all its many forms. Beginning with a circular walking procession, returning to the Angel for poetry, music, prayer and artistic performances. A quiet time to reflect and come together as a Community. Finally to bid farewell to the Knife Angel as it continues on its UK tour. FREE TO ATTEND – We hope as many people as possible are able to join us on this special day. Also known as the National Monument Against Violence and Aggression, this magnificent 27ft statue built from 100,000 confiscated knives and blades will come to the city on Monday 14 June and will remain in place outside the West door of Hereford Cathedral until 12 July. The Knife Angel will be located outside the cathedral and will be free to visit with no need for visitors to book in advance. Relevant precautions, including a one-way system around the Knife Angel and volunteer stewarding teams, will be in place during the day to help welcome and guide visitors. For further information about the Knife Angel’s visit to Hereford, please visit the dedicated website: https://knifeangelhereford.co.uk/. Prior to […]
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 ensure plenty of individual attention and guidance. Participants are consistently amazed at what they achieve in a day! Due to social distancing and public health we are limiting the number of participants to x6 and there will be no other activities taking place in the studio whilst the course is running. Cost: £150 Includes firing, glazing (1-3 pots) and the cost of posting your masterpieces. Cost: £150 Includes refreshments, lunch, firing, glazing (1-3 pots) and the cost of posting your masterpieces. How to book: Please contact the Pottery to check availability admin@eastnorpottery.co.uk Tel: 01531 633886. W: www.eastnorpottery.co.uk
Spend a relaxing weekend making pots on the potter’s wheel. The therapeutic benefits of working with soft clay on the potter’s wheel are well documented. Participants often leave the studio on Sunday afternoon feeling totally de-stressed and with an overwhelming sense of well-being. “I feel like I’ve spent a weekend at a health farm!” commented a recent punter. Small friendly groups and eight electric potter’s wheels ensure plenty of individual attention and guidance. You will explore a whole range of making techniques based upon the potter’s wheel including: throwing, turning, attaching handles & motifs and decorating methods using under-glaze and coloured slip. Cost: £280 Includes refreshments, lunch, materials, (1-4 pots) firing, glazing and the cost of posting your finished masterpieces. Content: Day 1 The workshop starts at 10am where you’ll be individually assigned a potter’s wheel for the duration of the workshop. After tea/coffee, introductions and initial demonstration you will be taken as a group, step by step, through the pot throwing process. Once you have got the hang of things, you will be encouraged to develop at your own pace with individual tutoring as and when required. Around 1pm, a lunch consisting of rolls, cheese, ham, salad and fruit is […]
Concerts for Craswall will re-open its doors for live music on July 17th, with an exciting and diverse 2021 programme. The Eusebius Quartet concert will kick the season off at St Michael’s Church, Michaelchurch Escley at 7pm. The quartet are an exciting London based string quartet who have gained a reputation for imaginative and communicative performances. Their programme features pieces by Haydn, Janáček and Beethoven. Details of all concerts are available are on the website www.concertsforcraswall.org or email: info@concertsforcraswall.org for further information. Concerts for Craswall is a charity bringing chamber music to the far flung mountains of Herefordshire. At the edge of the Black Mountains, Craswall is one of England’s most beautiful and unspoilt communities. The hills, valleys and buildings are rich in archaeological, historical and cultural interest.
The Three Counties Good Life Show on 21 & 22 July, is a brand-new, two-day event celebrating the best of country living and will be held at The Three Counties Showground. Foodies can explore the Cider Show, stock up on local produce and experience a world of street food flavours. Dreaming of self sufficiency or growing for your table? Discover how to grow your own and get the biggest bounty from your garden in the Grow and Cook Theatre. Step into the life of a smallholder with a two-day schedule of competitions and displays featuring livestock distinctive to the local area. With live music and premium rural shopping to boot, this summer celebration of rural life is one not to be missed. Tickets Book now and take advantage of this special early bird ticket price: Adults £12.50, children aged 12-15 years £6.00, under 12s free (ticket required). Book here. Parking is free, only assistance dogs allowed. threecounties.co.uk The Three Counties Showground have been awarded the VisitEngland ‘We’re Good to Go’ industry charter mark. This verifies that the showground meets the Government and public health guidance on COVID-19 and that all the required health and safety processes are in place to ensure you have a […]
The Three Counties Good Life Show on 21 & 22 July, is a brand-new, two-day event celebrating the best of country living and will be held at The Three Counties Showground. Foodies can explore the Cider Show, stock up on local produce and experience a world of street food flavours. Dreaming of self sufficiency or growing for your table? Discover how to grow your own and get the biggest bounty from your garden in the Grow and Cook Theatre. Step into the life of a smallholder with a two-day schedule of competitions and displays featuring livestock distinctive to the local area. With live music and premium rural shopping to boot, this summer celebration of rural life is one not to be missed. Tickets Book now and take advantage of this special early bird ticket price: Adults £12.50, children aged 12-15 years £6.00, under 12s free (ticket required). Book here. Parking is free, only assistance dogs allowed. threecounties.co.uk The Three Counties Showground have been awarded the VisitEngland ‘We’re Good to Go’ industry charter mark. This verifies that the showground meets the Government and public health guidance on COVID-19 and that all the required health and safety processes are in place to ensure you have a […]
EVENT POSTPONED UNTIL 21-24 JULY 2022 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
You can now enjoy a relaxing two days at The Creative Granary in Norton Canon, learning how to dye fabric with plants, do relief and flora printing. The program is as follows: Friday ~ Dyeing Fabric with Plants You will learn about mordanting fabric, then gather plants from my dyers’ garden and process these for dyeing muslin. It will take one hour to make the dye, you will then remove the vegetation and place your fabric in the boiling hot dye and leave it until the following day. To achieve the best results cellulose fibres require 24 hours to dye. The french muslin fabric you will be using will have been mordanted in advance as this can be time consuming and cannot be done on the same day as the dyeing. I will then provide you with a selection of designs from which you will choose three to carve. Saturday ~ Relief Printing You will remove the fabric from the dye and put it to dry before you will be able to relief print this with the three designs you chose to carve on Friday. Whilst the fabric is drying you will undertake …… Flora Printing You will collect vegetation from any of […]
You can now enjoy a relaxing three days at The Creative Granary in Norton Canon, learning how to dye fabric with plants, do relief and flora printing, abstract painting and embroidery. The program is as follows: Friday ~ Dyeing Fabric with Plants You will learn about mordanting fabric, then gather plants from my dyers’ garden and process these for dyeing muslin. It will take one hour to make the dye, you will then remove the vegetation and place your fabric in the boiling hot dye and leave it until the following day. To achieve the best results cellulose fibres require 24 hours to dye. The french muslin fabric you will be using will have been mordanted in advance as this can be time consuming and cannot be done on the same day as the dyeing. I will then provide you with a selection of designs from which you will choose three to carve. Saturday ~ Relief Printing You will remove the fabric from the dye and put it to dry before you will be able to relief print this with the three designs you chose to carve on Friday. Whilst the fabric is drying you will undertake …… Flora Printing You will collect […]
The 2021 Three Choirs Festival will take place in 2021 in Worcester: the dates are 24th – 31st July 2021. The week long three choirs festival rotates each year between Hereford, Gloucester and Worcester. 2021 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
Spend a Sunday at The Creative Granary in Norton Canon, doing Flora Printing and Abstract Painting. Abstract Painting Express your inner self and let yourself go as you free your mind of everyday objects allowing the ink to find its own place on the soft touch viscose fabric. The ink should fall like water flowing from a tap. Paint brushes are banned and the only tools available will be a teaspoon and your own hands. When the painting has dried you will heat seal it. Flora Printing Although a more controlled craft, this is no less enjoyable. You will collect vegetation from any of the three gardens and hedgerows on the farm and when brought back to the granary you will dissect this before reconstructing it into a picture and print it onto pre-prepared calico fabric. The fabric is prepared with a binder. Whilst it is unlikely that the picture will be washed, it still needs to be light fast and the binding is carried out in advance as it is very time consuming and can take several weeks to complete. Dates: July 25, August 8 & 22, September 5 & 19, October 17. The courses are for all those who are interested in […]
The Morris Family have been bringing the fun into Leominster for years. In 2021 they are promising to be BIGGER & BETTER with new rides and attractions but will be held in August instead of the traditional May date due to the Pandemic. Enjoy this traditional street fair with all the popular rides including Waltzers, Dodgems, lots of stalls and a Casino Mint Arcade. For more information check the Facebook Page
The Morris Family have been bringing the fun into Leominster for years. In 2021 they are promising to be BIGGER & BETTER with new rides and attractions but will be held in August instead of the traditional May date due to the Pandemic. Enjoy this traditional street fair with all the popular rides including Waltzers, Dodgems, lots of stalls and a Casino Mint Arcade. For more information check the Facebook Page
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 ensure plenty of individual attention and guidance. Participants are consistently amazed at what they achieve in a day! Due to social distancing and public health we are limiting the number of participants to x6 and there will be no other activities taking place in the studio whilst the course is running. Cost: £150 Includes firing, glazing (1-3 pots) and the cost of posting your masterpieces. Cost: £150 Includes refreshments, lunch, firing, glazing (1-3 pots) and the cost of posting your masterpieces. How to book: Please contact the Pottery to check availability admin@eastnorpottery.co.uk Tel: 01531 633886. W: www.eastnorpottery.co.uk
The Morris Family have been bringing the fun into Leominster for years. In 2021 they are promising to be BIGGER & BETTER with new rides and attractions but will be held in August instead of the traditional May date due to the Pandemic. Enjoy this traditional street fair with all the popular rides including Waltzers, Dodgems, lots of stalls and a Casino Mint Arcade. For more information check the Facebook Page
Bromyard Speed Festival will be held on the weekend of the 1 AUGUST 2021 Benefitting local charities, Bromyard Speed Festival features 140+ road, race, and historic cars plus supercars and motorcycles The Bromyard Speed Festival is a celebration of motoring history and traditionally welcomes in excess of 140 road and race vehicles including historic, classic, prestige, racing cars, road cars, super cars and motorcycles. The 2021 festival will be held at the historic Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb nestled in the beautiful Worcestershire countryside. Cars of note and historical importance will be announced in due course, but we do know that we will have a very special LAND SPEED RECORD holding Jet Powered Dragster ‘Vampire’ in attendance. The event has previously alternated between a street event in the picturesque market town of Bromyard, Worcestershire, where there is a rich motoring heritage, and the historic Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb situated locally. Supported by static car club and owner displays plus a variety of food outlets the event has something for everybody The event is organised by Bromyard Speed Festival CIC, a not-for-profit Community Interest Company where any profits generated are retained to fund future events and any surpluses distributed to local charities. […]
CANCELLED 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
Rescheduled from May 2021 Heart-stopping rides, side-shows, food stalls and ancient ceremonies are all part of the street extravaganza which is Hereford May Fair. The fair has been taking place for over 900 years. A ceremonial proclamation of the historic St Ethelberts Fair (May Fair) officially opens the fair, offering 12-and-a-half bushels of wheat by the Mayor to the Lord Bishop as payment for allowing the fair to proceed. The Hereford May Fair usually takes place on the first Tuesday to Thursday following the May Day bank holiday, but this year due to lockdown it has been rescheduled to 3 – 5 August 2021 inclusive. Opening times: Tuesday 3.45pm to 11pm Wednesday 12 noon to 11pm Thursday 12 noon to 11pm These are the times between which attractions are allowed to operate. Not all rides will necessarily be open at all times. For details of road closures please click here
Rescheduled from May 2021 Heart-stopping rides, side-shows, food stalls and ancient ceremonies are all part of the street extravaganza which is Hereford May Fair. The fair has been taking place for over 900 years. A ceremonial proclamation of the historic St Ethelberts Fair (May Fair) officially opens the fair, offering 12-and-a-half bushels of wheat by the Mayor to the Lord Bishop as payment for allowing the fair to proceed. The Hereford May Fair usually takes place on the first Tuesday to Thursday following the May Day bank holiday, but this year due to lockdown it has been rescheduled to 3 – 5 August 2021 inclusive. Opening times: Tuesday 3.45pm to 11pm Wednesday 12 noon to 11pm Thursday 12 noon to 11pm These are the times between which attractions are allowed to operate. Not all rides will necessarily be open at all times. For details of road closures please click here
Rescheduled from May 2021 Heart-stopping rides, side-shows, food stalls and ancient ceremonies are all part of the street extravaganza which is Hereford May Fair. The fair has been taking place for over 900 years. A ceremonial proclamation of the historic St Ethelberts Fair (May Fair) officially opens the fair, offering 12-and-a-half bushels of wheat by the Mayor to the Lord Bishop as payment for allowing the fair to proceed. The Hereford May Fair usually takes place on the first Tuesday to Thursday following the May Day bank holiday, but this year due to lockdown it has been rescheduled to 3 – 5 August 2021 inclusive. Opening times: Tuesday 3.45pm to 11pm Wednesday 12 noon to 11pm Thursday 12 noon to 11pm These are the times between which attractions are allowed to operate. Not all rides will necessarily be open at all times. For details of road closures please click here
You can now enjoy a relaxing three days at The Creative Granary in Norton Canon, learning how to dye fabric with plants, do relief and flora printing, abstract painting and embroidery. The program is as follows: Friday ~ Dyeing Fabric with Plants You will learn about mordanting fabric, then gather plants from my dyers’ garden and process these for dyeing muslin. It will take one hour to make the dye, you will then remove the vegetation and place your fabric in the boiling hot dye and leave it until the following day. To achieve the best results cellulose fibres require 24 hours to dye. The french muslin fabric you will be using will have been mordanted in advance as this can be time consuming and cannot be done on the same day as the dyeing. I will then provide you with a selection of designs from which you will choose three to carve. Saturday ~ Relief Printing You will remove the fabric from the dye and put it to dry before you will be able to relief print this with the three designs you chose to carve on Friday. Whilst the fabric is drying you will undertake …… Flora Printing You will collect […]
You can now enjoy a relaxing two days at The Creative Granary in Norton Canon, learning how to dye fabric with plants, do relief and flora printing. The program is as follows: Friday ~ Dyeing Fabric with Plants You will learn about mordanting fabric, then gather plants from my dyers’ garden and process these for dyeing muslin. It will take one hour to make the dye, you will then remove the vegetation and place your fabric in the boiling hot dye and leave it until the following day. To achieve the best results cellulose fibres require 24 hours to dye. The french muslin fabric you will be using will have been mordanted in advance as this can be time consuming and cannot be done on the same day as the dyeing. I will then provide you with a selection of designs from which you will choose three to carve. Saturday ~ Relief Printing You will remove the fabric from the dye and put it to dry before you will be able to relief print this with the three designs you chose to carve on Friday. Whilst the fabric is drying you will undertake …… Flora Printing You will collect vegetation from any of […]
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
Magician and comedy performer Greg Chapman has teamed up with with the Waterworks Museum Hereford to present a very special two part event in 2021, bringing magic and comedy to the museum both virtually and live! Part one is a series of free online comedy and magic shows, which you can find out about here: https://fb.me/e/1dxT1cTfp For the second part, Steampunk Magician and Entertainer Greg Chapman arrives at the Waterworks Museum Hereford on Saturday 7th August to present a comedy magic show which will be fun for all the family! The gates of the museum will open at 5pm to give you a chance to look around, and enjoy the music of PLUG (Pearl Lake Ukulele Group), and set up your picnic blanket for the evening’s show! At 7pm, Greg’s show will begin, with a fast paced performance of comedy and magic as thrilling for ninety year olds as it is for nine year olds, and everyone in between! So book your tickets now for an exciting evening of entertainment at the Hereford Waterworks Museum from www.ticketsource.co.uk/gregchapman. The live show will be an outside performance but ticket sales will be limited to 80 in the first instance so that, if adverse weather […]
Spend a Sunday at The Creative Granary in Norton Canon, doing Flora Printing and Abstract Painting. Abstract Painting Express your inner self and let yourself go as you free your mind of everyday objects allowing the ink to find its own place on the soft touch viscose fabric. The ink should fall like water flowing from a tap. Paint brushes are banned and the only tools available will be a teaspoon and your own hands. When the painting has dried you will heat seal it. Flora Printing Although a more controlled craft, this is no less enjoyable. You will collect vegetation from any of the three gardens and hedgerows on the farm and when brought back to the granary you will dissect this before reconstructing it into a picture and print it onto pre-prepared calico fabric. The fabric is prepared with a binder. Whilst it is unlikely that the picture will be washed, it still needs to be light fast and the binding is carried out in advance as it is very time consuming and can take several weeks to complete. Dates: July 25, August 8 & 22, September 5 & 19, October 17. The courses are for all those who are interested in […]
Lakefest 2021 – Set in the sublimely picturesque Eastnor Castle Deer Park in Hereford, LakeFest prides itself on creating a hugely enjoyable, family friendly festival where music, entertainment, family activities, fairground rides and creativity collide to produce an unmeasured Festival that will capture with hearts and minds of attendees, regardless of age. With an array of stages including the ever-popular Mainstage we aim to provide a plethora of music that means regardless of musical tastes there will be something for everyone. Based on the ethos of being “all inclusive and family friendly” there is a whole program of activities, music and entertainment set in the secure confines of a stunning natural valley, which is overlooked by the exquisite Eastnor Castle. Whether a festival ‘virgin’ or ‘pro’ Lakefest will deliver a truly unforgettable festival experience what you’ll want to rediscover year after year. Planning to stay over? Book your camping spot and tickets here lakefest.co.uk/camping/ W: lakefest.co.uk Note: Under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult Buy your tickets here, PRICES VARY SEE WEBSITE Learn more about Ledbury
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 ensure plenty of individual attention and guidance. Participants are consistently amazed at what they achieve in a day! Due to social distancing and public health we are limiting the number of participants to x6 and there will be no other activities taking place in the studio whilst the course is running. Cost: £150 Includes firing, glazing (1-3 pots) and the cost of posting your masterpieces. Cost: £150 Includes refreshments, lunch, firing, glazing (1-3 pots) and the cost of posting your masterpieces. How to book: Please contact the Pottery to check availability admin@eastnorpottery.co.uk Tel: 01531 633886. W: www.eastnorpottery.co.uk
You can now enjoy a relaxing three days at The Creative Granary in Norton Canon, learning how to dye fabric with plants, do relief and flora printing, abstract painting and embroidery. The program is as follows: Friday ~ Dyeing Fabric with Plants You will learn about mordanting fabric, then gather plants from my dyers’ garden and process these for dyeing muslin. It will take one hour to make the dye, you will then remove the vegetation and place your fabric in the boiling hot dye and leave it until the following day. To achieve the best results cellulose fibres require 24 hours to dye. The french muslin fabric you will be using will have been mordanted in advance as this can be time consuming and cannot be done on the same day as the dyeing. I will then provide you with a selection of designs from which you will choose three to carve. Saturday ~ Relief Printing You will remove the fabric from the dye and put it to dry before you will be able to relief print this with the three designs you chose to carve on Friday. Whilst the fabric is drying you will undertake …… Flora Printing You will collect […]
You can now enjoy a relaxing two days at The Creative Granary in Norton Canon, learning how to dye fabric with plants, do relief and flora printing. The program is as follows: Friday ~ Dyeing Fabric with Plants You will learn about mordanting fabric, then gather plants from my dyers’ garden and process these for dyeing muslin. It will take one hour to make the dye, you will then remove the vegetation and place your fabric in the boiling hot dye and leave it until the following day. To achieve the best results cellulose fibres require 24 hours to dye. The french muslin fabric you will be using will have been mordanted in advance as this can be time consuming and cannot be done on the same day as the dyeing. I will then provide you with a selection of designs from which you will choose three to carve. Saturday ~ Relief Printing You will remove the fabric from the dye and put it to dry before you will be able to relief print this with the three designs you chose to carve on Friday. Whilst the fabric is drying you will undertake …… Flora Printing You will collect vegetation from any of […]
Spend a Sunday at The Creative Granary in Norton Canon, doing Flora Printing and Abstract Painting. Abstract Painting Express your inner self and let yourself go as you free your mind of everyday objects allowing the ink to find its own place on the soft touch viscose fabric. The ink should fall like water flowing from a tap. Paint brushes are banned and the only tools available will be a teaspoon and your own hands. When the painting has dried you will heat seal it. Flora Printing Although a more controlled craft, this is no less enjoyable. You will collect vegetation from any of the three gardens and hedgerows on the farm and when brought back to the granary you will dissect this before reconstructing it into a picture and print it onto pre-prepared calico fabric. The fabric is prepared with a binder. Whilst it is unlikely that the picture will be washed, it still needs to be light fast and the binding is carried out in advance as it is very time consuming and can take several weeks to complete. Dates: July 25, August 8 & 22, September 5 & 19, October 17. The courses are for all those who are interested in […]
Ross Morris is a skilled young guitar player from Cornwall, Ross will perform a wide-ranging programme spanning the baroque, South American and Spanish flamenco as part of Concerts for Craswall 2021. Why not bring the family and join us for a post-concert social? Pizza and refreshments will be on sale at Chapel House Farm next door to St Mary’s by prior arrangement. Details of all concerts are available are on the website www.concertsforcraswall.org or email: info@concertsforcraswall.org for further information. Concerts for Craswall is a charity bringing chamber music to the far flung mountains of Herefordshire. At the edge of the Black Mountains, Craswall is one of England’s most beautiful and unspoilt communities. The hills, valleys and buildings are rich in archaeological, historical and cultural interest.
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 ensure plenty of individual attention and guidance. Participants are consistently amazed at what they achieve in a day! Due to social distancing and public health we are limiting the number of participants to x6 and there will be no other activities taking place in the studio whilst the course is running. Cost: £150 Includes firing, glazing (1-3 pots) and the cost of posting your masterpieces. Cost: £150 Includes refreshments, lunch, firing, glazing (1-3 pots) and the cost of posting your masterpieces. How to book: Please contact the Pottery to check availability admin@eastnorpottery.co.uk Tel: 01531 633886. W: www.eastnorpottery.co.uk
It is intended that Ross Regatta will go ahead in 2021! TO BE CONFIRMED, CHECK THE WEBSITE FROM JUNE 21 ONWARDS. Ross Regatta is a charitable run event that is held in Ross on Wye. Each year, over the August Bank Holiday, the Ross Regatta brings boat crews and spectators from all over the country. In 2019 the event attracted almost 1000 competitors aged from 11 to 77 competing in 140 events. The regatta will be held over the August bank holiday weekend as usual (29-30 August) with dragon boat racing on Saturday 28 August. Some adaptions may be in place to comply with government and British Rowing guidelines. w: rossrowingclub.co.uk
Proms Spectacular at The Three Counties Showground, Malvern. Enjoy a great night of live proms music at this spacious and friendly open-air venue – gates open from 4:00pm. Once you have found your picnic spot and poured your first glass, your magical evening will commence with a majestic spitfire display – accompanied by some well-known British war themes. Then sit back and enjoy all of your favourite proms music including the 1812 Overture, the Hornpipe, Land of Hope & Glory, Rule Britannia and Jerusalem along with a whole host of other fantastic classical pieces. The finish will be a spectacular firework display fully synchronised to the music to complete a memorable evening in the heart of the Worcestershire countryside. Food and drink is available to buy on site. Get your tickets now – BUY TICKETS Free Parking is provided on site. Why not camp at the showground and make it an unforgettable weekend. Find out more about camping at the Three Counties Showground – HERE. Disabled Parking is available / For disabled access and concessions please contact the event organisers: info@belevents.co.uk Under 5’s Free with a Paid Adult. No dogs are allowed at the performance except assistance dogs. W: belevents.co.uk
The Bootleg Beatles at The Three Counties Showground, Malvern. Enjoy an unforgettable night of Beatles classics at this spacious and friendly open-air venue – gates open from 4:00pm. The world’s Premier Beatles band will showcase their flawless recreation of the greatest songbook of all time at Three Counties Showground on 29th August 2021. Find your picnic spot, pour your first glass and dance the night away! Experience the Fab Four’s journey through the swinging 60s. Every tiny detail is forensically observed from their authentic period costumes and instruments, to their witty stage banter and “inflection perfect” vocals. This show is an absolute must for Beatlemaniacs of all ages! Food and drink is available to buy on site. Gates Open: 4pm – 10pm Get your tickets now – BUY TICKETS Free Parking is provided on site. Why not camp at the showground and make it an unforgettable weekend. Find out more about camping at the Three Counties Showground – CLICK HERE. Disabled Parking is available / For disabled access and concessions please contact the event organisers: info@belevents.co.uk Under 5s Free with a Paid Adult. No dogs are allowed at the performance except assistance dogs. W: belevents.co.uk
You can now enjoy a relaxing three days at The Creative Granary in Norton Canon, learning how to dye fabric with plants, do relief and flora printing, abstract painting and embroidery. The program is as follows: Friday ~ Dyeing Fabric with Plants You will learn about mordanting fabric, then gather plants from my dyers’ garden and process these for dyeing muslin. It will take one hour to make the dye, you will then remove the vegetation and place your fabric in the boiling hot dye and leave it until the following day. To achieve the best results cellulose fibres require 24 hours to dye. The french muslin fabric you will be using will have been mordanted in advance as this can be time consuming and cannot be done on the same day as the dyeing. I will then provide you with a selection of designs from which you will choose three to carve. Saturday ~ Relief Printing You will remove the fabric from the dye and put it to dry before you will be able to relief print this with the three designs you chose to carve on Friday. Whilst the fabric is drying you will undertake …… Flora Printing You will collect […]
You can now enjoy a relaxing two days at The Creative Granary in Norton Canon, learning how to dye fabric with plants, do relief and flora printing. The program is as follows: Friday ~ Dyeing Fabric with Plants You will learn about mordanting fabric, then gather plants from my dyers’ garden and process these for dyeing muslin. It will take one hour to make the dye, you will then remove the vegetation and place your fabric in the boiling hot dye and leave it until the following day. To achieve the best results cellulose fibres require 24 hours to dye. The french muslin fabric you will be using will have been mordanted in advance as this can be time consuming and cannot be done on the same day as the dyeing. I will then provide you with a selection of designs from which you will choose three to carve. Saturday ~ Relief Printing You will remove the fabric from the dye and put it to dry before you will be able to relief print this with the three designs you chose to carve on Friday. Whilst the fabric is drying you will undertake …… Flora Printing You will collect vegetation from any of […]
A weekend of delicious food, excellent music, wide ranging beer and of course, incredible cider. You will be part of a small festival of enthusiasts and ciderlovers who welcome you with open arms. A friendly festival suitable for families with entertainment throughout the weekend. An excellent getaway to end the summer and celebrate local craft cider! See you there! Beer and wine available, as well soft drinks and more. Activities for children are a staple and under 17s don’t require a ticket. This is a festival for everyone. W: rosscider.com Places to visit and stay in Ross-in-Wye. Ross-on-Wye has it all! Hailed as the birthplace of tourism in 1745, it has a 16C market House which exudes history and tradition. Spectacular scenery all around the town, make this an ideal place to explore Wye Valley, Herefordshire, Gloucestershire and as far as Monmouthshire in Wales. There are boutique shops, as well as big names including Labels Shopping where you can go to the trendy new cinema The Gateway as well as castles, abbeys, adventure experiences, walking and cycling routes, museums and so much more. When it comes to accommodation in Ross-on-Wye you will be spoilt for choice from cosy B&Bs, self-catering houses and cottages, […]
h.Art Sat 4 – 12 September 2021 We’re all looking forward to getting out and about later this year and living life to the full again. Why not get these dates in your diaries. Plan to take the time too feel uplifted and inspired by Herefordshire’s creative people. Enrich your homes and lives with their wonderfully varied art and craftworks. 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
Firework Champions at Eastnor Castle is the only one of its type in the UK where the audience have the capability to vote for the team they liked the most using their mobile phone – purely for fun. Texts will be charged at normal rates and a limit of 1 vote per number is in place. Each voting number receives a text back with the results. Eastnor Castle in the dramatic setting of the Malvern Hills and surrounded by a beautiful deer park, arboretum and lake – is the home of the Hervey-Bathurst family. Besides being a fascinating visitor attraction, the Castle fulfils other roles as an exclusive-use wedding venue, corporate and team building venue, as well as a venue for product launches and location filming. Tickets can be bought online here, or by ringing MLE the organisers on 01327 876037, or at the entrance gate on the day. If you buy tickets in advance then there is a discount offered. W fireworkchampions.co.uk
Spend a Sunday at The Creative Granary in Norton Canon, doing Flora Printing and Abstract Painting. Abstract Painting Express your inner self and let yourself go as you free your mind of everyday objects allowing the ink to find its own place on the soft touch viscose fabric. The ink should fall like water flowing from a tap. Paint brushes are banned and the only tools available will be a teaspoon and your own hands. When the painting has dried you will heat seal it. Flora Printing Although a more controlled craft, this is no less enjoyable. You will collect vegetation from any of the three gardens and hedgerows on the farm and when brought back to the granary you will dissect this before reconstructing it into a picture and print it onto pre-prepared calico fabric. The fabric is prepared with a binder. Whilst it is unlikely that the picture will be washed, it still needs to be light fast and the binding is carried out in advance as it is very time consuming and can take several weeks to complete. Dates: July 25, August 8 & 22, September 5 & 19, October 17. The courses are for all those who are interested in […]
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
Ludlow Food Festival are so pleased to confirm that this year’s Ludlow Food Festival (10-12 September) will be going ahead. Tickets for the September Food Festival will be on sale in April so keep your eyes peeled! Ludlow Food Festival is one of the town’s biggest events of the year, regularly attracting around 15,000 people to the grounds of Ludlow Castle across three days. The UK’s first food festival, Ludlow Food Festival was established back in 1995 and continues to push the agenda on food issues, attract the top names from the culinary world and celebrate local producers from the Marches area. With a whole array of things to do and get involved, with be sure to plan your itinerary before arriving so you are all set to explore the Festival. There is plenty happening all weekend. A huge range of produce will be available to sample and buy throughout the weekend too, everything from fresh vegetables to chocolate, from locally produced meats and cheese to unusual wines and beers, honeys and herbs and much more. The Friday night will also see a brand new Fire & Feast event celebrating outdoor cooking in the Castle, whilst Saturday night sees Rachel Roddy and Claire Thomson […]
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 […]
Ludlow Food Festival are so pleased to confirm that this year’s Ludlow Food Festival (10-12 September) will be going ahead. Tickets for the September Food Festival will be on sale in April so keep your eyes peeled! Ludlow Food Festival is one of the town’s biggest events of the year, regularly attracting around 15,000 people to the grounds of Ludlow Castle across three days. The UK’s first food festival, Ludlow Food Festival was established back in 1995 and continues to push the agenda on food issues, attract the top names from the culinary world and celebrate local producers from the Marches area. With a whole array of things to do and get involved, with be sure to plan your itinerary before arriving so you are all set to explore the Festival. There is plenty happening all weekend. A huge range of produce will be available to sample and buy throughout the weekend too, everything from fresh vegetables to chocolate, from locally produced meats and cheese to unusual wines and beers, honeys and herbs and much more. The Friday night will also see a brand new Fire & Feast event celebrating outdoor cooking in the Castle, whilst Saturday night sees Rachel Roddy and Claire Thomson […]
Ludlow Food Festival are so pleased to confirm that this year’s Ludlow Food Festival (10-12 September) will be going ahead. Tickets for the September Food Festival will be on sale in April so keep your eyes peeled! Ludlow Food Festival is one of the town’s biggest events of the year, regularly attracting around 15,000 people to the grounds of Ludlow Castle across three days. The UK’s first food festival, Ludlow Food Festival was established back in 1995 and continues to push the agenda on food issues, attract the top names from the culinary world and celebrate local producers from the Marches area. With a whole array of things to do and get involved, with be sure to plan your itinerary before arriving so you are all set to explore the Festival. There is plenty happening all weekend. A huge range of produce will be available to sample and buy throughout the weekend too, everything from fresh vegetables to chocolate, from locally produced meats and cheese to unusual wines and beers, honeys and herbs and much more. The Friday night will also see a brand new Fire & Feast event celebrating outdoor cooking in the Castle, whilst Saturday night sees Rachel Roddy and Claire Thomson […]
Friday to Sunday, September 16th – 19th 2021 Kington Walks Festival returns for its tenth year and Kington is looking forward to welcoming old friends and new to this ever popular weekend. The festival organisers intend to return with a full programme of walks and events this year and information will follow on social media channels and newsletters in the next few months. The Festival Office will be available at The Walking Hub, 26 High Street, Kington HR5 3AX, alternatively telephone 07552 087786. For more information and to book walks visit the website Learn more about Kington.
You can now enjoy a relaxing three days at The Creative Granary in Norton Canon, learning how to dye fabric with plants, do relief and flora printing, abstract painting and embroidery. The program is as follows: Friday ~ Dyeing Fabric with Plants You will learn about mordanting fabric, then gather plants from my dyers’ garden and process these for dyeing muslin. It will take one hour to make the dye, you will then remove the vegetation and place your fabric in the boiling hot dye and leave it until the following day. To achieve the best results cellulose fibres require 24 hours to dye. The french muslin fabric you will be using will have been mordanted in advance as this can be time consuming and cannot be done on the same day as the dyeing. I will then provide you with a selection of designs from which you will choose three to carve. Saturday ~ Relief Printing You will remove the fabric from the dye and put it to dry before you will be able to relief print this with the three designs you chose to carve on Friday. Whilst the fabric is drying you will undertake …… Flora Printing You will collect […]
You can now enjoy a relaxing two days at The Creative Granary in Norton Canon, learning how to dye fabric with plants, do relief and flora printing. The program is as follows: Friday ~ Dyeing Fabric with Plants You will learn about mordanting fabric, then gather plants from my dyers’ garden and process these for dyeing muslin. It will take one hour to make the dye, you will then remove the vegetation and place your fabric in the boiling hot dye and leave it until the following day. To achieve the best results cellulose fibres require 24 hours to dye. The french muslin fabric you will be using will have been mordanted in advance as this can be time consuming and cannot be done on the same day as the dyeing. I will then provide you with a selection of designs from which you will choose three to carve. Saturday ~ Relief Printing You will remove the fabric from the dye and put it to dry before you will be able to relief print this with the three designs you chose to carve on Friday. Whilst the fabric is drying you will undertake …… Flora Printing You will collect vegetation from any of […]
The Malvern Hills Challenge was established in 2009 to raise funds for the charity Help for Heroes and to date has raised over £100,000. The 2021 Challenge will be the10th Anniversary event and will take place on Saturday 18th September starting and finishing at Priory Park. At Registration you will get your 2021 t-shirts and registered numbers and then there will be various options available to get to the start. The walk is at your own pace, however you can tackle it at speed. There will be a Heroes welcome at the finish line for everyone. All that is left is for you to decide whether you wish to enter for the Long Walk – 18mm or the Short Walk – 9km and Register here. Ticket Price Long Walk Adult – £20 Long Walk Child – £10 Long Walk Team – £20 per person Short Walk Adult – £18 Short Walk Child – £10 Short Walk Team – £18 per person Registration Fee includes: – Malvern Hills Challenge T-Shirt and a Route Guide. – Race mementos for all finishers including the dogs! – Official photographer – Refreshments available to buy – First Aid Responders in attendance If you are unable […]
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 ensure plenty of individual attention and guidance. Participants are consistently amazed at what they achieve in a day! Due to social distancing and public health we are limiting the number of participants to x6 and there will be no other activities taking place in the studio whilst the course is running. Cost: £150 Includes firing, glazing (1-3 pots) and the cost of posting your masterpieces. Cost: £150 Includes refreshments, lunch, firing, glazing (1-3 pots) and the cost of posting your masterpieces. How to book: Please contact the Pottery to check availability admin@eastnorpottery.co.uk Tel: 01531 633886. W: www.eastnorpottery.co.uk
Spend a Sunday at The Creative Granary in Norton Canon, doing Flora Printing and Abstract Painting. Abstract Painting Express your inner self and let yourself go as you free your mind of everyday objects allowing the ink to find its own place on the soft touch viscose fabric. The ink should fall like water flowing from a tap. Paint brushes are banned and the only tools available will be a teaspoon and your own hands. When the painting has dried you will heat seal it. Flora Printing Although a more controlled craft, this is no less enjoyable. You will collect vegetation from any of the three gardens and hedgerows on the farm and when brought back to the granary you will dissect this before reconstructing it into a picture and print it onto pre-prepared calico fabric. The fabric is prepared with a binder. Whilst it is unlikely that the picture will be washed, it still needs to be light fast and the binding is carried out in advance as it is very time consuming and can take several weeks to complete. Dates: July 25, August 8 & 22, September 5 & 19, October 17. The courses are for all those who are interested in […]
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. 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 travelled down in 1770 and wrote his guidebook “Observations on the River Wye”. Varied and picturesque background scenery – from the dramatic cliffs and wooded hills of the lower Wye to the rolling farmland and towering border hills; or the ancient Forest of Dean; much remaining as it was […]
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 workshop starts at 10am where you’ll be individually assigned a potter’s wheel for the duration of the workshop. After tea/coffee, introductions and initial demonstration you will be taken as a group, step by step, through the pot throwing process. Once you have got the hang of things, you will be encouraged to develop at your own pace with individual tutoring as and when required. Around 1pm, a lunch consisting of rolls, cheese, ham, salad and fruit is […]
The exhibition of six large scale tapestries by the Turner-Prize winning artist, Grayson Perry, explores the British fascination with taste and class, and will be displayed at Hereford Museum and Art Gallery. Grayson Perry’s The Vanity of Small Differences tells the story of class mobility and the influence social class has on our aesthetic taste. Inspired by William Hogarth’s A Rake’s Progress the six tapestries, measuring 2m x 4m each, chart the ‘class journey’ made by young Tim Rakewell and include many of the characters, incidents and objects Grayson Perry encountered on journeys through Sunderland, Tunbridge Wells and The Cotswolds for the television series ‘All in the Best Possible Taste with Grayson Perry’. Get involved – This is your opportunity to take inspiration from Grayson Perry’s exhibition and create your own work of art – a tapestry, textile or collage in any media, with a narrative – although not on the same scale! Your work can be displayed in the Museum at the same time as ‘The Vanity of Small Differences’ exhibition. There will also be a digital gallery of your works, or of you working on your creation. Email your image to Julia jradburn2@herefordshire.gov.uk and include up to 60 words about the piece and your consent for […]
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 ensure plenty of individual attention and guidance. Participants are consistently amazed at what they achieve in a day! Due to social distancing and public health we are limiting the number of participants to x6 and there will be no other activities taking place in the studio whilst the course is running. Cost: £150 Includes firing, glazing (1-3 pots) and the cost of posting your masterpieces. Cost: £150 Includes refreshments, lunch, firing, glazing (1-3 pots) and the cost of posting your masterpieces. How to book: Please contact the Pottery to check availability admin@eastnorpottery.co.uk Tel: 01531 633886. W: www.eastnorpottery.co.uk
GALINA STAMENOVA, TORA ROSTVIK & DIMITRIS SPOURAS play as part of the Concerts for Craswall 2021 season. These exceptionally talented young musicians from across Europe, will perform music by Telemann, Halvorsen, Hermann, Debussy and Messiaen. Details of all concerts are available on our website www.concertsforcraswall.orgor email: info@concertsforcraswall.org Concerts for Craswall is a charity bringing chamber music to the far flung mountains of Herefordshire. At the edge of the Black Mountains, Craswall is one of England’s most beautiful and unspoilt communities. The hills, valleys and buildings are rich in archaeological, historical and cultural interest.
Eastnor Castle Mud Bath Race is a family friendly mud bath race around the beautiful and muddy trails of the Eastnor Castle Estate. Runners take on the toughest of the Land Rover trails with waist deep mud and water around the course. After the run, enjoy a hog roast and beer after the race for just £5 extra. The registration fee is £27 for the 10km, with a minimum age of 14. £30 on the day. The registration fee is £22 for the 6km and there are two categories. Unaccompanied (min age 12) and Adult Accompanied (min age 10). £25 on the day. The registration fee is £12 for the 2.5km Mini Mud Bath. Runners aged 6 and under must be accompanied by a responsible adult (no charge). Min age 3. On the Day Registrations are £30 for the 10km, £25 for the 6km and £14 for the 2.5km Mini Mud Bath There is no charge for the accompanying adult, unless they wish to claim a finishers medal at which point we ask they register as well. Maximum ratio of 2 children to 1 adult. Muddy and water sections are deep in places. We suggest adults test the water for […]
You can now enjoy a relaxing two days at The Creative Granary in Norton Canon, learning how to dye fabric with plants, do relief and flora printing. The program is as follows: Friday ~ Dyeing Fabric with Plants You will learn about mordanting fabric, then gather plants from my dyers’ garden and process these for dyeing muslin. It will take one hour to make the dye, you will then remove the vegetation and place your fabric in the boiling hot dye and leave it until the following day. To achieve the best results cellulose fibres require 24 hours to dye. The french muslin fabric you will be using will have been mordanted in advance as this can be time consuming and cannot be done on the same day as the dyeing. I will then provide you with a selection of designs from which you will choose three to carve. Saturday ~ Relief Printing You will remove the fabric from the dye and put it to dry before you will be able to relief print this with the three designs you chose to carve on Friday. Whilst the fabric is drying you will undertake …… Flora Printing You will collect vegetation from any of […]
You can now enjoy a relaxing three days at The Creative Granary in Norton Canon, learning how to dye fabric with plants, do relief and flora printing, abstract painting and embroidery. The program is as follows: Friday ~ Dyeing Fabric with Plants You will learn about mordanting fabric, then gather plants from my dyers’ garden and process these for dyeing muslin. It will take one hour to make the dye, you will then remove the vegetation and place your fabric in the boiling hot dye and leave it until the following day. To achieve the best results cellulose fibres require 24 hours to dye. The french muslin fabric you will be using will have been mordanted in advance as this can be time consuming and cannot be done on the same day as the dyeing. I will then provide you with a selection of designs from which you will choose three to carve. Saturday ~ Relief Printing You will remove the fabric from the dye and put it to dry before you will be able to relief print this with the three designs you chose to carve on Friday. Whilst the fabric is drying you will undertake …… Flora Printing You will collect […]
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
Spend a Sunday at The Creative Granary in Norton Canon, doing Flora Printing and Abstract Painting. Abstract Painting Express your inner self and let yourself go as you free your mind of everyday objects allowing the ink to find its own place on the soft touch viscose fabric. The ink should fall like water flowing from a tap. Paint brushes are banned and the only tools available will be a teaspoon and your own hands. When the painting has dried you will heat seal it. Flora Printing Although a more controlled craft, this is no less enjoyable. You will collect vegetation from any of the three gardens and hedgerows on the farm and when brought back to the granary you will dissect this before reconstructing it into a picture and print it onto pre-prepared calico fabric. The fabric is prepared with a binder. Whilst it is unlikely that the picture will be washed, it still needs to be light fast and the binding is carried out in advance as it is very time consuming and can take several weeks to complete. Dates: July 25, August 8 & 22, September 5 & 19, October 17. The courses are for all those who are interested in […]
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 workshop starts at 10am where you’ll be individually assigned a potter’s wheel for the duration of the workshop. After tea/coffee, introductions and initial demonstration you will be taken as a group, step by step, through the pot throwing process. Once you have got the hang of things, you will be encouraged to develop at your own pace with individual tutoring as and when required. Around 1pm, a lunch consisting of rolls, cheese, ham, salad and fruit is […]
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 ensure plenty of individual attention and guidance. Participants are consistently amazed at what they achieve in a day! Due to social distancing and public health we are limiting the number of participants to x6 and there will be no other activities taking place in the studio whilst the course is running. Cost: £150 Includes firing, glazing (1-3 pots) and the cost of posting your masterpieces. Cost: £150 Includes refreshments, lunch, firing, glazing (1-3 pots) and the cost of posting your masterpieces. How to book: Please contact the Pottery to check availability admin@eastnorpottery.co.uk Tel: 01531 633886. W: www.eastnorpottery.co.uk
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
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 ensure plenty of individual attention and guidance. Participants are consistently amazed at what they achieve in a day! Due to social distancing and public health we are limiting the number of participants to x6 and there will be no other activities taking place in the studio whilst the course is running. Cost: £150 Includes firing, glazing (1-3 pots) and the cost of posting your masterpieces. Cost: £150 Includes refreshments, lunch, firing, glazing (1-3 pots) and the cost of posting your masterpieces. How to book: Please contact the Pottery to check availability admin@eastnorpottery.co.uk Tel: 01531 633886. W: www.eastnorpottery.co.uk
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
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
