THIS JOB HAS EXPIRED
Hergest Croft Gardens requires a friendly person interested in plants as a part-time receptionist to manage visitors entry and sales.
Job shared between two people over 7 days.
Gardens are open March weekends and then daily from April through to the end of October.
Apply with CV to Melanie Lloyd, Hergest Estate Office, Kington, Herefordshire. HR5 3EG. 01544 230160 or gardens@hergest.co.uk.
Closing date for applications 5 July 2019
For immediate start after interview.
Hergest Croft Gardens, Ridgebourne Rd, Kington HR5 3EG
See the fantastic range of films at the courtyard this November including the French Film Festival. Friday 1 – Tuesday 5 & Saturday 16 MRS LOWRY & SON (PG) Friday 1 – Saturday 16 JUDY (12A) Saturday 2, 11am THE JUNGLE BOOK SINGALONG (U) Free pre-activity from 10.30am Monday 4, 7.30pm PEANUT BUTTER FALCON (cert TBC) Tuesday 5, 2pm CATCHER MEDIA PRESENT: CAROUSEL (U) Dementia Friendly Screening, doors open 1.30pm Saturday 9, 11am THE WIZARD OF OZ (U) Free pre-activity from 10.30am Tuesday 12, 8.15pm HONEYLAND (12A) Supported by Herefordshire Green Network Wednesday 13, 6pm HAIL SATAN? (15) Saturday 16, 11am A SHAUN THE SHEEP MOVIE: FARMAGEDDON (U) Free pre-activity from 10.30am Saturday 16, 5.15pm CULT CLASSIC: EASY RIDER (18) Screened on original 35mm film Monday 18, 6pm & Tuesday 19, 8.15pm BAIT (15) Monday 18, 8pm & Tuesday 19, 6pm HITSVILLE: THE MUSIC OF MOTOWN (12) Wednesday 20 – Saturday 30 THE GOLDFINCH (15) Tuesday 26, 2.30pm & 7.30pm & Wednesday 27, 11am PHOTOGRAPH (15) Friday 29, 11am & Saturday 30, 8pm SORRY WE MISSED YOU (15) Saturday 30, 11am THE ADDAMS FAMILY (PG TBC) Free pre-activity from 10.30am FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL Thursday 7, 2.30pm IDEAL PALACE ( L’INCROYABLE HISTOIRE DU FACTEUR CHEVAL) […]
Bromyard Royal British Legion Poppy Festival at St Peter’s church in memory of WW2 Evacuees. The church will be open 9am to 7.00pm daily. This year the festival will be themed OP PIED PIPER 80- REMEMBERING EVACUEES. There will be displays made by local groups, clubs, schools, organisations and individuals. Further details of the OP Pied Piper 80 festival can be found here. Keep up to date with all the plans and preparation on the Bromyard RBL Facebook page.
Events at Trumpet Corner this Winter are all detailed below, please visit the website if you have any questions and to book. Click here to download and get a free drink when you take the poster with you!
‘Burning Bright’ is the Winter Exhibition at Old Chapel Gallery which opens on Saturday November 9th 2019. Join us for mulled wine and mince pies from 11am to view our exciting Christmas collection of hand made British Contemporary Arts and Crafts, including textiles, jewellery, lighting, paintings, original prints, ceramics, glass sculpture, candles and cards…something for everyone! Showing from 9 November 2019 until mid January 2020 More information as it becomes available The gallery is open everyday Mon – Sat 11 – 5 and Sun 11- 4 Closed on Tuesdays. W: oldchapelgallery.co.uk
Kieran Cooke – ‘A Not So Foreign Correspondent in Ireland’ talk will be held in Much Birch Community Hall on Friday 15 November Kieran Cooke is a former foreign correspondent for both the BBC and the Financial Times, and continues to contribute to the BBC and a wide range of international newspapers and radio networks. He has been based in Indonesia, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Greece and Ireland, and has also served as a press officer at the United Nations in New York. Although he has reported extensively on economic and business matters, in recent years he has focused on environmental issues and has graduated with distinction from Oxford University in environmental conservation He trains and mentors journalists around the world, under the auspices of the UN Environment Programme and other organisations, including an extensive journalists’ training programme in the Himalayan region. He is a veteran of several environmental expeditions and has spent time in the Arctic and in the Amazon. Kieran will be reading excerpts from his book ‘A Not So Foreign Correspondent in Ireland’ (a compilation of various pieces for the BBC and the FT over the last 30 years – mainly light in tone though also including writings […]
Westons Cider Comedy Club (18+) at The Courtyard, Hereford Unwind after a stressful week at one of The Courtyard’s hilarious Westons Comedy Clubs. Gather your friends, grab a drink from the bar and enjoy a laugh out loud comedy from some of the best up-and-coming comedians on the circuit. Suitable for ages 18+ Groups of 10+ get tickets for £10 each. W: courtyard.org.uk The Courtyard in Hereford is almost all things to all people, providing an astonishing range of arts events, education, social interaction and opportunities. Its programmes cover live theatre, dance, music, cinema, exhibitions, talks, classes, workshops and creative projects and they cater for people of every age and disposition. Westons Cider Mill, has been making authentic cider since 1880, nestled deep in the heart of cider making country, in the Herefordshire village of Much Marcle. An independent, family owned cider company run by a fourth generation of the Weston family; Helen Thomas (Managing Director). Places to visit and stay in Hereford Hereford is an historical beautiful city with ancient buildings, folklore and history, riverside walks, independent shops and a food lovers paradise. There are great events, indoor and outdoor activities, ideas for days out with the children & family. Visit […]
Hereford Arts Markets act as showcases for local talent and designer/makers from the region and are held regularly throughout the year. Offering a range of original artworks, traditional and contemporary crafts and handmade jewellery, the Art Markets offer visitors the chance to meet the professional and semi-professional Designer/Makers. Our artists in turn really enjoy meeting their customers and chatting about their work or discussing bespoke commissions. For additional information contact Becky at office@boffyartsandevents.com 2018 Dates are as follows: Saturday 8 June Saturday 14 September Saturday 16 November Saturday 14 December Learn more about Hereford
Spend a creative and relaxing day making pots on the potter’s wheel. Ever yearned to go ‘hands on’ with a potter’s wheel…or maybe you need to fine tune your technique? Whatever your experience, beginner or improver, this is the course for you. Small friendly groups and eight electric potter’s wheels ensure plenty of individual attention and guidance. Participants are consistently amazed at what they achieve in a day! Cost: £130 Includes refreshments, lunch, firing, glazing (1-3 pots) and the cost of posting your masterpieces. Dates for 2019 Sat 12 Jan, Sat 26 Jan, Sat 9 Feb, Sat 16 Feb, Sat 9 Mar, Sat 23 Mar, Sat 13 Apr, Sat 27 Apr, Sat 11 May, Sat 25 May, Sat 8 Jun, Sat 22 Jun, Sat 6 Jul, Sat 14 Sept, Sat 21 Sept, Sat 12 Oct, Sat 26 Oct, Sat 16 Nov, Sat 23 Nov, Sat 7 Dec. 10am – 4pm Other dates are available for x2 or more participants and large groups How to book: Please contact the Pottery to check availability admin@eastnorpottery.co.uk Tel: 01531 633886. Pottery address: Eastnor Pottery & The Flying Potter Home Farm Eastnor Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1RD W: www.eastnorpottery.co.uk
The Georgians loved a good party and we’re sure you do too so visit the National Trust property, just outside Leominster for Christmas with the Georgians at Berrington Hall. Once again we’re taking you back to a Georgian Christmas. See the mansion decorated with traditional decorations and a beautiful Christmas tree. There will also be carriage rides, an outdoor children’s trail, a festive shop range and a seasonal menu to try. w: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/berrington-hall Learn more about Leominster More Christmas events in Herefordshire here
Step back in time to the 1940’s at Croft Castle and discover how the family would have been celebrating Christmas. Discover traditional, hand-made decorations, sing along to carols in the Saloon, go on a frosty winter walk through the parkland and tuck into some festive treats in the tea-room. This event is free, but normal admission charges apply. W: nationaltrust.org.uk/croft-castle-and-parkland
Courtyard Family Saturdays are every Saturday from 10.30am for lots of Family Fun! Stuck for family activities? Want something different to do with your kids on a Saturday morning? Keep up to date with what’s on for families in Herefordshire and which children’s activities are happening every Saturday morning at The Courtyard. Following on from the very successful Herefordshire Family Festival, we are hosting an event for all the family every Saturday morning. Activities include workshops, films, shows and extra activities for all the family to enjoy, at an affordable price. So get a wiggle on down to The Courtyard for a Saturday morning to remember! For all the information and updates on What’s on click here. Below are November 2019 events – THE JUNGLE BOOK (SINGALONG) (U) FILM SATURDAY 2 | 11am* *Free pre-activity from 10.30am Tickets £7 – £3 THE WIZARD OF OZ (U) FILM SATURDAY 9 | 11am* *Free pre-activity from 10.30am Tickets £7 – £3 A SHAUN THE SHEEP MOVIE: FARMAGEDDON (U) FILM SATURDAY 16 | 11am* *Free pre-activity from 10.30am Tickets £7 – £3 UNDER THE FROZEN MOON LIVE SHOW SATURDAY 23 | 11am* *Free pre-activity from 10.30am: Space crafts Tickets £7.50 THE ADDAMS FAMILY (PG TBC) FILM SATURDAY 30 | 11am* *Free pre-activity from 10.30am Tickets £7 – […]
Get the whole family outdoors and beat the winter blues by learning about the wildlife in the garden and how it prepares for the cold winter months with this fun family trail, at the Weir Gardens near Hereford. Complete your sheet and return it to Visitor Reception to receive a special prize at the end. £2.50 per trail which includes a prize. Normal admission fees apply for non-National Trust members. Bordered by the River Wye, The Weir, which is a National Trust property, sits within unspoilt Herefordshire countryside and has many historical secrets to uncover. For centuries this site has been used as a pleasure ground for fishing, boating and swimming. It is managed in a natural way to create a varied habitat for wildlife. W: nationaltrust.org.uk/the-weir-garden
Orchard Elves trail at Brockhampton Estate near Bromyard. Weekends only from Saturday 16 November to Sunday 22 December, 11am to 4:30pm The elves have hunkered down for the winter; search the orchard for their homes. Using the map you’ve been given, complete the trail and win a prize at the end. Cost: £2.50 per trail (includes a prize). Normal admission fees apply for non-National Trust members. W: nationaltrust.org.uk/brockhampton
Join Helen at Skirrid Print Studio to design and print your own ecofriendly Christmas cards. The group size is limited to 4 so you will get dedicated attention in the 3-hour workshop. Helen will: * support you with your design * advise on cutting the lino * assist in the printing process You can choose from a range of ink colours, including a luscious gold, when you come to print your cards. Use my range of stamps for your own greeting. Take home 12 cards and envelopes. The workshops are 3 hours long and cost £30 on SATURDAYS 1pm – 4pm from 12 October to 23 November. Book your place though Facebook or via this form. W: skirridprintstudio.com
Bromyard’s very own firework spectacular, fun for all the family. Come down to the Rifle Range by the Football Club. We have a bonfire at 5.30pm followed by a fireworks display. W: bromyardfestivals.co.uk
Buddy Holly and The Cricketers will show at The Courtyard in Hereford on Saturday 16 November. This breathtaking show has rock ’n’ rolled audiences across the globe and is guaranteed to have everyone singing along to the music and dancing in the aisles. The show rarely pauses for breath and is, quite simply, the most compelling concert of its kind. The hits just keep on coming – That’ll Be The Day, Peggy Sue, Heartbeat, It Doesn’t Matter Anymore, Raining In My Heart, Oh Boy! – and much, much more. Whatever the season, whatever the excuse to party, make your Heartbeat a little faster with the show that has thousands of fans the world over saying: “I can’t believe it’s not Buddy!” W: courtyard.org.uk
Hereford Choral Society’s Autumn concert will be An English Idyll, conducted by Geraint Bowen. An evening of beautiful, but thought-provoking, 20th-century English music in its autumn concert with the Hereford Sinfonia orchestra in Hereford Cathedral on Saturday 16 November at 7.30 pm. The three choral works in this concert were written in consecutive years from 1936 and it is easy to identify different reactions in them to the tensions of the time. Serenade to Music by Ralph Vaughan Williams was originally composed for 16 named soloists, but later arranged in a choral version, which is the one to be performed in this concert. It sets Shakespeare’s words from The Merchant of Venice saying that ‘he man that hath no music in himself [is only] fit for treasons, stratagems and spoil’ and that music and harmony come from the heavens. Harmony, this time of the human kind, is the central theme of John Ireland’s These Things Shall Be, which provides an aspirational view of mankind. It is a setting of a poem by J Addington Symonds which may have raised eyebrows, particularly in 1937, with its opening reference to the rising of ‘… a loftier race than e’er the world hath […]
The Georgians loved a good party and we’re sure you do too so visit the National Trust property, just outside Leominster for Christmas with the Georgians at Berrington Hall. Once again we’re taking you back to a Georgian Christmas. See the mansion decorated with traditional decorations and a beautiful Christmas tree. There will also be carriage rides, an outdoor children’s trail, a festive shop range and a seasonal menu to try. w: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/berrington-hall Learn more about Leominster More Christmas events in Herefordshire here
Get the whole family outdoors and beat the winter blues by learning about the wildlife in the garden and how it prepares for the cold winter months with this fun family trail, at the Weir Gardens near Hereford. Complete your sheet and return it to Visitor Reception to receive a special prize at the end. £2.50 per trail which includes a prize. Normal admission fees apply for non-National Trust members. Bordered by the River Wye, The Weir, which is a National Trust property, sits within unspoilt Herefordshire countryside and has many historical secrets to uncover. For centuries this site has been used as a pleasure ground for fishing, boating and swimming. It is managed in a natural way to create a varied habitat for wildlife. W: nationaltrust.org.uk/the-weir-garden
Orchard Elves trail at Brockhampton Estate near Bromyard. Weekends only from Saturday 16 November to Sunday 22 December, 11am to 4:30pm The elves have hunkered down for the winter; search the orchard for their homes. Using the map you’ve been given, complete the trail and win a prize at the end. Cost: £2.50 per trail (includes a prize). Normal admission fees apply for non-National Trust members. W: nationaltrust.org.uk/brockhampton
Old Market, Hereford Christmas lights switch will be on Sunday 17 November with the switch on at 4:30pm. Entertainment and Activities start at 11:30am. And don’t forget….there will be late night shopping across the city with FREE parking from 4-8pm at the Old Market and Herefordshire Council car parks from 4 pm every Wednesday from mid November. More Christmas events in Herefordshire here
Hereford City Council & Sunshine Radio are pleased to announce that this years Christmas Lights switch on will take place in High Town on Sunday 17 November. The lights will be switched on at 5.30pm with plenty of entertainment lined up before and after. And don’t forget….there will be late night shopping across the city with FREE parking from 4-8pm at the Old Market and Herefordshire Council car parks from 4 pm every Wednesday from mid November. More Christmas events in Herefordshire here
Visitor days are every Tuesday at The Waterworks Museum – Hereford Whatever the weather, we have something to offer all visitors including family groups with children. The Waterworks Museum traces the history of drinking water from the cave-dwellers up to the present day through wonderful working engines, superb display panels, guidebooks and films and the knowledge shared by the Museum’s volunteers. Classified by English Heritage as “a site of clear national importance”, the Museum is home to the oldest working triple-expansion steam engine in the UK and probably has the widest range of working pumps and engines. The Noel Meeke Heritage Water Park is unique in the UK and is aimed primarily at young people but ALL visitors are encouraged to enter and have a go with the historic water devices. Here visitors can interact with full-size devices for lifting, pumping, moving and filtering water which have been used down the generations. In a totally safe environment children can have immense fun and learn at the same time the difficulties of obtaining water in days gone by. Tea, coffee, soft drinks and snacks are available from the cafe. Dogs may be admitted to the Museum grounds on a leash, but for the […]
On Wednesday 20 November 2019 The Green Dragon Hotel in Broad Street, Hereford welcomes shoppers to their newly refurbished Ballroom where manufacturers and producers, many local to the county, will be selling their most festive goods. Browse vintage glassware, cutlery and linen, cashmere, jewellery, homewares and fashion. Doors open 11am-5pm. £5 entry for shoppers which will include a complimentary tea or coffee and mince pie. The event is to raise much-needed funds for Herefordshire Headway, a charity making a huge difference to those in the county who face extraordinary challenge following brain injury. So, if you are looking for that special something for that special someone, you will most likely find it at this Hereford Christmas shopping day. Go along and get some festive cheer whilst helping a very good cause along the way! W: greendragonhotel.com
The 2019 Roger Albert Clark Rally will be the toughest yet, with 300 stage miles in five days of rallying when the 12th edition of the rally runs in November 2019. The route takes in around 30 special stages and 300 competitive stage miles covering Wales, England and Scotland. The event will again start from Brightwells in Leominster, which will also be the base for documentation and scrutineering. The rally will start at 6pm on Thursday for a leg of more than 20 miles in the Welsh forests in the dark. A further 40-45 miles will run in Wales on Friday with a planned finish from 2.30pm, allowing crews an earlier start on the transport section north. For further information on this event visit the website Places to visit and stay in Leominster. Leominster heralds many a black and white building and is packed with antique shops, Leominster sits to the north of Hereford City, in the heart of The Herefordshire Marches and close to the border of Shropshire. Leominster heralds the start of The Black and White Trail, which you simply cannot miss on a visit to Herefordshire. All year find fantastic things to do in all weathers and amazing accommodation in the area.
Eaten By Lions (12A) will be shown at Much Birch Community Hall on Thursday 21 November 2019 ***ONLY REGIONAL CINEMA SCREENING*** ONE MOTHER, TWO BROTHERS, THREE DADS… Omar and Pete are half brothers. When their parents are eaten by lions they embark on a journey to find Omar’s real father. What follows is a funny, heart-warming journey of self-discovery for both boys…in Blackpool. The Choudray family represents a truly contemporary example of modern multicultural Britain – but what will the brothers make of their eccentric newfound family? Will they be going to Mecca or Mecca bingo? Armed with a biscuit tin containing a birth certificate, a photograph and their deceased mother’s diary, the pair of likely lads head on a quest that will change their lives forever. Along the way they meet a dodgy fortune teller, their racist aunt and uncle and a seedy guest house owner What could possibly go wrong? What follows is a hilarious journey of self-discovery and the true meaning of family, set amongst the bright lights of Blackpool. 7:30pm Screening / Doors Open & Refreshments from 7pm Tickets £4.50 / £3.50 Under 16s Tickets available on the door or in advance – 01981 540097 W: artsalive.co.uk
The Artists Gallery is a unique pop-up Gallery managed by 8 artists who show their work there. Open from October until the end of December 2019 daily, 10am – 5pm. Located on the site of Ludlow Farm Shop (Formerly Ludlow Food Centre) This November the gallery is being opened to other artists and crafts people on selected Open Art Days 22 & 30 November and 1 & 6 December. This will be a fantastic opportunity for people to visit The Artists’ Gallery and do a little bit of Christmas shopping whilst experiencing what the rest of the site has to offer at Ludlow Farm, from the food centre itself, the neighbouring Plant Centre and then Ludlow Kitchen and The Clive serving delicious food all day. Find out more about the artists and organisation here
FURZIE Wool Sculpture Courses Needle-felt an animal at Trumpet Corner Gallery and Tea Room near Ledbury Course cost £55 and includes: A full day 10.00am – 4.30pm and all materials, a light lunch, tea and coffee You will learn how to needle-felt with wool and how to make a wire armature There is an option to purchase felting tools and mat before or after course To book: Phone 01594 516906 Email: felt@furzie.co.uk W: furzie.co.uk “It’s one of the best things I have done in a long time” “Great teacher, great course, great location, great value for money!” “I was apprehensive that my skills wouldn’t be good enough to create anything like the beautiful creations on her website. How wrong was I!” “I’d highly recommend going with a few friends. the laughs are as good as the course”
Herefordshire Historic Churches Trust presents The Passion of Joan of Arc – A silent film showing at Ledbury Church with live improvised organ accompaniment. The Passion of Joan of Arc (French: La Passion de Jeanne d’Arc) is a 1928 silent French historical film based on the actual record of the trial of Joan of Arc. The film was directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer and stars Renée Jeanne Falconetti as Joan. Anthony Hammond studied improvisation with David Briggs and Naji Hakim, Anthony is also one of the world’s leading authorities on the improvisation techniques of one of the 20th century’s greatest organ performers, the legendary Pierre Cochereau. Himself known for flamboyant, captivating improvisation, it is little wonder, with influences such as these, that Anthony Hammond now shares the joy of improvisation with audiences around the world. Performance starts at 7.30pm. and tickets can be bought here or at the door.
Spend a creative and relaxing day making pots on the potter’s wheel. Ever yearned to go ‘hands on’ with a potter’s wheel…or maybe you need to fine tune your technique? Whatever your experience, beginner or improver, this is the course for you. Small friendly groups and eight electric potter’s wheels ensure plenty of individual attention and guidance. Participants are consistently amazed at what they achieve in a day! Cost: £130 Includes refreshments, lunch, firing, glazing (1-3 pots) and the cost of posting your masterpieces. Dates for 2019 Sat 12 Jan, Sat 26 Jan, Sat 9 Feb, Sat 16 Feb, Sat 9 Mar, Sat 23 Mar, Sat 13 Apr, Sat 27 Apr, Sat 11 May, Sat 25 May, Sat 8 Jun, Sat 22 Jun, Sat 6 Jul, Sat 14 Sept, Sat 21 Sept, Sat 12 Oct, Sat 26 Oct, Sat 16 Nov, Sat 23 Nov, Sat 7 Dec. 10am – 4pm Other dates are available for x2 or more participants and large groups How to book: Please contact the Pottery to check availability admin@eastnorpottery.co.uk Tel: 01531 633886. Pottery address: Eastnor Pottery & The Flying Potter Home Farm Eastnor Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1RD W: www.eastnorpottery.co.uk
Visit Ludlow Castle for food and drink, entertainment, shopping and more at the 21st anniversary of this unique Christmas event. Mingle with medieval jesters and enjoy live music as you browse over 100 stalls selling quality wares, handmade gifts and seasonal products. You’re bound to find the perfect presents – and unique treats for yourself too! When you’ve worked up an appetite, why not tickle your taste buds with our tempting food and drink stalls? With a full timetable of entertainment all weekend including music, comedy, fighting knights, theatre and puppets, the Fayre is fantastic fun for all ages! Join in our carol singing sessions and our panto – oh yes you will! Have a go at archery and sword-fighting or why not try your hand at juggling and circus skills? W: www.ludlowmedievalchristmas.co.uk Facebook / Twitter/Instagram: @LudlowMedieval
The Georgians loved a good party and we’re sure you do too so visit the National Trust property, just outside Leominster for Christmas with the Georgians at Berrington Hall. Once again we’re taking you back to a Georgian Christmas. See the mansion decorated with traditional decorations and a beautiful Christmas tree. There will also be carriage rides, an outdoor children’s trail, a festive shop range and a seasonal menu to try. w: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/berrington-hall Learn more about Leominster More Christmas events in Herefordshire here
Step back in time to the 1940’s at Croft Castle and discover how the family would have been celebrating Christmas. Discover traditional, hand-made decorations, sing along to carols in the Saloon, go on a frosty winter walk through the parkland and tuck into some festive treats in the tea-room. This event is free, but normal admission charges apply. W: nationaltrust.org.uk/croft-castle-and-parkland
Aardvark’s annual pre-advent discount day with children’s crafts and live music Aardvark’s annual shopping treat. Discounts on everything in the shop – including books, cards, Christmas cards and wrap, CDs, DVDs and much more. With live music from the Trevor Davies trio and a delicious home made winter soup. Event starts at 10:00am.
This year’s Steiner Advent Fair takes place on Saturday 23 November at The Shire Hall, Hereford. With something for all family including 60 beautiful stalls, Storytelling, Children’s Activities, Live Music, Homemade Produce + Craft Stalls, Raffle, Wreath Making and a visit from The Snow Queen. All funds raised goes towards The Steiner Academy school fundraising. Phone 01981 540221 For more information about the Advent Fair visit steineracademyhereford.eu
Courtyard Family Saturdays are every Saturday from 10.30am for lots of Family Fun! Stuck for family activities? Want something different to do with your kids on a Saturday morning? Keep up to date with what’s on for families in Herefordshire and which children’s activities are happening every Saturday morning at The Courtyard. Following on from the very successful Herefordshire Family Festival, we are hosting an event for all the family every Saturday morning. Activities include workshops, films, shows and extra activities for all the family to enjoy, at an affordable price. So get a wiggle on down to The Courtyard for a Saturday morning to remember! For all the information and updates on What’s on click here. Below are November 2019 events – THE JUNGLE BOOK (SINGALONG) (U) FILM SATURDAY 2 | 11am* *Free pre-activity from 10.30am Tickets £7 – £3 THE WIZARD OF OZ (U) FILM SATURDAY 9 | 11am* *Free pre-activity from 10.30am Tickets £7 – £3 A SHAUN THE SHEEP MOVIE: FARMAGEDDON (U) FILM SATURDAY 16 | 11am* *Free pre-activity from 10.30am Tickets £7 – £3 UNDER THE FROZEN MOON LIVE SHOW SATURDAY 23 | 11am* *Free pre-activity from 10.30am: Space crafts Tickets £7.50 THE ADDAMS FAMILY (PG TBC) FILM SATURDAY 30 | 11am* *Free pre-activity from 10.30am Tickets £7 – […]
Orchard Elves trail at Brockhampton Estate near Bromyard. Weekends only from Saturday 16 November to Sunday 22 December, 11am to 4:30pm The elves have hunkered down for the winter; search the orchard for their homes. Using the map you’ve been given, complete the trail and win a prize at the end. Cost: £2.50 per trail (includes a prize). Normal admission fees apply for non-National Trust members. W: nationaltrust.org.uk/brockhampton
Get into the festive spirit and have a go at making your own traditional Christmas wreath under the guidance of the senior gardener at Berrington Hall, Leominster. Decorate your house for the festive season with something special and adorn your door with your own Berrington wreath. Gain expert advice to create this special seasonal gift for your home. £10 per wreath. Normal admission applies. Berrington Hall is a beautiful Georgian National Trust house situated between Ludlow and Leominster and set in a stunning ‘Capability’ Brown landscape with lakeside & woodland walks. There are always lots of family events going on throughout the year which are both educating and fun. W: nationaltrust.org.uk/events
Join the expert woodworker at Brockhampton Estate on a two-hour course and learn how to make a spatula on a traditional shave horse, a green wood working tool. Using green pear wood hand craft a useful kitchen tool to take home and enjoy for years to come, or to give as a gift. Booking: Booking essential, please ring 01885 482077 to secure your place. Cost: £30 per person W:.nationaltrust.org.uk/brockhampton
Bromyard is a very special place all year round but never more so than at Christmas when the main streets are festooned with strings of lights for the town’s fabled Christmas Illuminations, reputed to be the best display in Herefordshire. Make a note in your diaries for 2019 for the Big Switch-On of Bromyard Christmas Lights, accompanied as always by a busy day of Yuletide events – Saturday 23rd November 2019 at 5.00 pm prompt. See detailed programme for Christmas Lights. This event brings around 2500 people to the town centre. Crowds can visit several local Christmas Fairs, enjoy the arrival of Father Christmas in his sleigh, and visit him at home in his Grotto where children receive a Christmas gift’. This website tells you how and when the lights started; introduces the “Light Brigade”, our band of volunteers who make this event a reality, and explains how to get in touch if you want to know more. You can also view the programme of events and follow the build up to the event via our blog. There are also pictures of the “Light Brigade” in action over the years in the gallery. Please help us spread the word by sharing this site via Twitter, Facebook or Google using […]
Join Helen at Skirrid Print Studio to design and print your own ecofriendly Christmas cards. The group size is limited to 4 so you will get dedicated attention in the 3-hour workshop. Helen will: * support you with your design * advise on cutting the lino * assist in the printing process You can choose from a range of ink colours, including a luscious gold, when you come to print your cards. Use my range of stamps for your own greeting. Take home 12 cards and envelopes. The workshops are 3 hours long and cost £30 on SATURDAYS 1pm – 4pm from 12 October to 23 November. Book your place though Facebook or via this form. W: skirridprintstudio.com
Relaxed performance at 1.30pm of UNDER THE FROZEN MOON Suitable for people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder or another sensory condition. It’s so cold in Nunavut that the moon has frozen. A greedy dragon has gobbled every fire and every light leaving only the white glow of the frozen moon. Under the dazzling aurora and glittering stars, Amkas family huddle together, fishing for eels and knitting plenty of hats. In this heart-warming tale, a fierce, courageous young girl sets out to confront the dragon who has hoarded all the fire and lights for himself. With lively poetry, transforming sets, exciting puppetry and atmospheric live music, Under the Frozen Moon brings life to a beautiful world of ice and adventure. Suitable for young children (3+), aimed at the whole family. W: courtyard.org.uk
The Georgians loved a good party and we’re sure you do too so visit the National Trust property, just outside Leominster for Christmas with the Georgians at Berrington Hall. Once again we’re taking you back to a Georgian Christmas. See the mansion decorated with traditional decorations and a beautiful Christmas tree. There will also be carriage rides, an outdoor children’s trail, a festive shop range and a seasonal menu to try. w: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/berrington-hall Learn more about Leominster More Christmas events in Herefordshire here
Visit Ludlow Castle for food and drink, entertainment, shopping and more at the 21st anniversary of this unique Christmas event. Mingle with medieval jesters and enjoy live music as you browse over 100 stalls selling quality wares, handmade gifts and seasonal products. You’re bound to find the perfect presents – and unique treats for yourself too! When you’ve worked up an appetite, why not tickle your taste buds with our tempting food and drink stalls? With a full timetable of entertainment all weekend including music, comedy, fighting knights, theatre and puppets, the Fayre is fantastic fun for all ages! Join in our carol singing sessions and our panto – oh yes you will! Have a go at archery and sword-fighting or why not try your hand at juggling and circus skills? W: www.ludlowmedievalchristmas.co.uk Facebook / Twitter/Instagram: @LudlowMedieval
Get the whole family outdoors and beat the winter blues by learning about the wildlife in the garden and how it prepares for the cold winter months with this fun family trail, at the Weir Gardens near Hereford. Complete your sheet and return it to Visitor Reception to receive a special prize at the end. £2.50 per trail which includes a prize. Normal admission fees apply for non-National Trust members. Bordered by the River Wye, The Weir, which is a National Trust property, sits within unspoilt Herefordshire countryside and has many historical secrets to uncover. For centuries this site has been used as a pleasure ground for fishing, boating and swimming. It is managed in a natural way to create a varied habitat for wildlife. W: nationaltrust.org.uk/the-weir-garden
Orchard Elves trail at Brockhampton Estate near Bromyard. Weekends only from Saturday 16 November to Sunday 22 December, 11am to 4:30pm The elves have hunkered down for the winter; search the orchard for their homes. Using the map you’ve been given, complete the trail and win a prize at the end. Cost: £2.50 per trail (includes a prize). Normal admission fees apply for non-National Trust members. W: nationaltrust.org.uk/brockhampton
Get into the festive spirit and have a go at making your own traditional Christmas wreath under the guidance of the senior gardener at Berrington Hall, Leominster. Decorate your house for the festive season with something special and adorn your door with your own Berrington wreath. Gain expert advice to create this special seasonal gift for your home. £10 per wreath. Normal admission applies. Berrington Hall is a beautiful Georgian National Trust house situated between Ludlow and Leominster and set in a stunning ‘Capability’ Brown landscape with lakeside & woodland walks. There are always lots of family events going on throughout the year which are both educating and fun. W: nationaltrust.org.uk/events
Join Brockhampton Estate for a festive wreath making workshop using greenery gathered from the estate woods. Be inspired by Tudor style and make a festive wreath with Maurice to decorate your door for Christmas. Booking: Booking essential, please ring 01885 482077 to secure your place. Cost: £20 per person W: nationaltrust.org.uk/brockhampton
Visitor days are every Tuesday at The Waterworks Museum – Hereford Whatever the weather, we have something to offer all visitors including family groups with children. The Waterworks Museum traces the history of drinking water from the cave-dwellers up to the present day through wonderful working engines, superb display panels, guidebooks and films and the knowledge shared by the Museum’s volunteers. Classified by English Heritage as “a site of clear national importance”, the Museum is home to the oldest working triple-expansion steam engine in the UK and probably has the widest range of working pumps and engines. The Noel Meeke Heritage Water Park is unique in the UK and is aimed primarily at young people but ALL visitors are encouraged to enter and have a go with the historic water devices. Here visitors can interact with full-size devices for lifting, pumping, moving and filtering water which have been used down the generations. In a totally safe environment children can have immense fun and learn at the same time the difficulties of obtaining water in days gone by. Tea, coffee, soft drinks and snacks are available from the cafe. Dogs may be admitted to the Museum grounds on a leash, but for the […]
Poetry Breakfast is an informal and relaxed way to experience your poetry, whether you are a confirmed poetry lover already, or were put off in the 5th form by having to study it for O level. Whatever your reason for coming, enjoyment is guaranteed as we bring the very best of poetry and share it by simply reading aloud to each other. There are always plenty who like to read so there is no pressure to perform and listeners are very much wanted too, so don’t be shy about joining us. The cost is £8 per person, to include your breakfast and a free coffee refill, and the session lasts about an hour. If you can let us know by the day before if you are coming, that does help enormously with planning, but if you’re last minute, just turn up. We will be delighted to see you. Poetry Breakfast was created by Anna Dreda, of Wenlock Books and Wenlock Poetry Festival, The Aardvark Poetry Breakfast will normally be held on the fourth Wednesday of the month. All enquiries to Anna at info@wenlockbooks.co.uk W: aardvark-books.com
Festival magic for all the family. Enjoy Hay Festival Winter Weekend and the start of Advent in Hay on Wye. Hay Festival Winter Weekend is an annual festival of ideas just before Christmas in Hay-on-Wye. Events take place at venues around the town, and include a wide range of author conversations, music, comedy and performance, as well as workshops for young people. The programme also includes: The switching on of Hay Christmas Lights where local choirs will sing and there will be mince pies and mulled wine. Hay Winter Food Festival is on Saturday in the Market Square with over 40 local exhibitors. All this and a spectacular line up of talks and music and poetry, visit the website for more information on all this and to book tickets. PRICES APPLY AT INDIVIDUAL EVENTS. w: hayfestival.com/winterweekend More Christmas in Herefordshire events.
Trumpet Corner Tea Rooms are having a special Christmas Pop-Up Shop for Midlands Air Ambulance, see details below.
Much fun can be had at Swan Breweries Tasting Days, where there will always be a fine selection of their ales, usually with a new or seasonal special in the spotlight and the brewery runs for longer hours than the normal Friday 9am to 4pm. All visitors receive a drink on the house and can watch the brewers at work at close range: you might even get chance to dig out the mash tun! An opportunity not to be missed. SPECIAL CHRISTMAS EVENT FRIDAY 29 NOVEMBER Leominster’s Swan Brewery was set up in 2015 by Jimmy Swan, a brewer of over 25 years’ experience, with the aim to brew classic beer styles exceptionally well. Based on the Leominster Enterprise Park, Jimmy brews by hand in small batches in a 10 barrel brewery, applying his expertise to create the very best ales, following careful selection of raw materials and precisely honed recipes. About 85% of the hops used are grown in Herefordshire or Worcestershire. If you plan to visit Herefordshire you will find Swan Ales in many of the local pubs and restaurants. Places to visit and stay in Leominster. Leominster heralds many a black and white building and is packed […]
Trumpet Corner Tea Rooms are having a special Christmas Pop-Up Shop for Midlands Air Ambulance, see details below.
Bromyard is preparing for its 8th Christmas Tree Festival at St. Peter’s Church from Friday 29th November to Sunday 1st December 2019. 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). Friday November 29th 15:30 – 20:00 Saturday November 30th 09:30 – 21:00 Sunday December 1st 12:00 – 16:00 Entertainment: Friday (evening): Local Primary Schools, Conquest Youth Theatre Saturday (afternoon): U3A Singers, Ukulele band, Saturday (evening): Ukapellas, Hannah Clayton, Huw Knight & Viv Bell, John Bloor & Phil Marshall Website
The spectacular family pantomime for 2019/20 is Cinderella! Directed by Estelle van Warmelo | Written by Lyndsay Maples. You’ll have a ball at everyone’s favourite pantomime, Cinderella! This magical, family-friendly show will be packed with spectacular costumes, magnificent sets and a coachload of hilarity, slapstick, song and dance that all make a trip to The Courtyard an unmissable Christmas treat. What’s more, with not one but two devious dames in the shape of the Ugly Sisters, this year’s show is set to be double the fun! Prepare to boo, hiss and cheer – oh yes you will! – in this sparkling festive treat. The clock is ticking… book your tickets today! Audio Described performance – Saturday 14 December, 2pm Signed (BSL) performance – Sunday 15 December, 6.30pm Relaxed Performance – Monday 6 January, 10.30am Dementia Friendly Performance – Wednesday 8 January, 2pm Adult Nights (over 18’s only) – Friday 6 Dec, Friday 13 Dec, Thursday 19 Dec, Friday 3 Jan & Thursday 10 Jan – All 8pm Cinderella will be in The Courtyard’s Main House from Friday 29 November 2019 – Saturday 11 January 2020. To book tickets, or for more information contact the Box Office on 01432 340555 or visit www.courtyard.org.uk.
Westons Cider Comedy Club (18+) at The Courtyard, Hereford Unwind after a stressful week at one of The Courtyard’s hilarious Westons Comedy Clubs. Gather your friends, grab a drink from the bar and enjoy a laugh out loud comedy from some of the best up-and-coming comedians on the circuit. Suitable for ages 18+ Groups of 10+ get tickets for £10 each. W: courtyard.org.uk The Courtyard in Hereford is almost all things to all people, providing an astonishing range of arts events, education, social interaction and opportunities. Its programmes cover live theatre, dance, music, cinema, exhibitions, talks, classes, workshops and creative projects and they cater for people of every age and disposition. Westons Cider Mill, has been making authentic cider since 1880, nestled deep in the heart of cider making country, in the Herefordshire village of Much Marcle. An independent, family owned cider company run by a fourth generation of the Weston family; Helen Thomas (Managing Director). Places to visit and stay in Hereford Hereford is an historical beautiful city with ancient buildings, folklore and history, riverside walks, independent shops and a food lovers paradise. There are great events, indoor and outdoor activities, ideas for days out with the children & family. Visit […]
The Artists Gallery is a unique pop-up Gallery managed by 8 artists who show their work there. Open from October until the end of December 2019 daily, 10am – 5pm. Located on the site of Ludlow Farm Shop (Formerly Ludlow Food Centre) This November the gallery is being opened to other artists and crafts people on selected Open Art Days 22 & 30 November and 1 & 6 December. This will be a fantastic opportunity for people to visit The Artists’ Gallery and do a little bit of Christmas shopping whilst experiencing what the rest of the site has to offer at Ludlow Farm, from the food centre itself, the neighbouring Plant Centre and then Ludlow Kitchen and The Clive serving delicious food all day. Find out more about the artists and organisation here
Bromyard is preparing for its 8th Christmas Tree Festival at St. Peter’s Church from Friday 29th November to Sunday 1st December 2019. 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). Friday November 29th 15:30 – 20:00 Saturday November 30th 09:30 – 21:00 Sunday December 1st 12:00 – 16:00 Entertainment: Friday (evening): Local Primary Schools, Conquest Youth Theatre Saturday (afternoon): U3A Singers, Ukulele band, Saturday (evening): Ukapellas, Hannah Clayton, Huw Knight & Viv Bell, John Bloor & Phil Marshall Website
Get Creative with Hereford College of Arts this Christmas! Join the team for Christmas creativity in these specialist workshops. Inspiring staff will encourage you to let your imagination sparkle as you design and make your very own Christmas products to gift, or keep and enjoy for years to come. Suitable for individuals, groups of friends, or business colleagues wanting to get together for something a bit different this year – these one off workshops are a wonderful way to bring some festive making into your celebrations this year. Workshops take place on two dates at the end of November and early December at the Folly Lane Campus, where parking is free. Each date will include festive refreshments and Christmas music. Numbers are limited and booking is essential. Apply here. Choose from the following: Saturday 30th November 2019 Time: 10-12.30 Make a Personalised Silver Ring – £30 Course Code: 1920OESILVA4 Hand make your own personalised silver ring in our Small Metals workshop. You will learn basic skills and techniques of Silversmithing, including cutting, soldering and shaping to create a fantastic gift for a loved one or a Christmas treat for yourself! Glass Christmas Tree Decorations – £30 Course Code: 1920OETREEA4 Working with coloured […]
Find Father Christmas in his workshop in the stables at Croft Castle and enjoy some Christmassy crafts while you wait. Don’t forget your Christmas lists! £6 per child, which includes crafts and a visit to Father Christmas (with early gift). Booking essential. Normal entry charges to Croft Castle also apply.
The Herefordshire Guild of Craftsmen’s Christmas Show will see the upstairs of medieval Black and White Market House in the centre of Ledbury transformed into a festive emporium for the first three weeks in December when 18 highly skilled craftsmen bring their latest beautifully handcrafted work to this annual event. A loyal following has developed over the years with visitors keen to buy unique, affordable gifts direct from the makers who will be on hand to chat and wrap on a rota basis. At the top of the oak staircase they’ll find… An amazing collection of Christmas tree decorations in stained glass, wood and ceramic, leather belts and dog collars, art (local landscapes and prints), silver jewellery, resin pendants, bright red mugs, bowls and Green Man sculptures, shaker and ornamental boxes, ceramic model buildings, clocks in wood and much more. Cards accepted…fun assured..heaters working. Open daily (except Sundays 1,8,15 December) W: herefordcraftguild.org.uk More about Ledbury.
The Georgians loved a good party and we’re sure you do too so visit the National Trust property, just outside Leominster for Christmas with the Georgians at Berrington Hall. Once again we’re taking you back to a Georgian Christmas. See the mansion decorated with traditional decorations and a beautiful Christmas tree. There will also be carriage rides, an outdoor children’s trail, a festive shop range and a seasonal menu to try. w: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/berrington-hall Learn more about Leominster More Christmas events in Herefordshire here
Step back in time to the 1940’s at Croft Castle and discover how the family would have been celebrating Christmas. Discover traditional, hand-made decorations, sing along to carols in the Saloon, go on a frosty winter walk through the parkland and tuck into some festive treats in the tea-room. This event is free, but normal admission charges apply. W: nationaltrust.org.uk/croft-castle-and-parkland
Courtyard Family Saturdays are every Saturday from 10.30am for lots of Family Fun! Stuck for family activities? Want something different to do with your kids on a Saturday morning? Keep up to date with what’s on for families in Herefordshire and which children’s activities are happening every Saturday morning at The Courtyard. Following on from the very successful Herefordshire Family Festival, we are hosting an event for all the family every Saturday morning. Activities include workshops, films, shows and extra activities for all the family to enjoy, at an affordable price. So get a wiggle on down to The Courtyard for a Saturday morning to remember! For all the information and updates on What’s on click here. Below are November 2019 events – THE JUNGLE BOOK (SINGALONG) (U) FILM SATURDAY 2 | 11am* *Free pre-activity from 10.30am Tickets £7 – £3 THE WIZARD OF OZ (U) FILM SATURDAY 9 | 11am* *Free pre-activity from 10.30am Tickets £7 – £3 A SHAUN THE SHEEP MOVIE: FARMAGEDDON (U) FILM SATURDAY 16 | 11am* *Free pre-activity from 10.30am Tickets £7 – £3 UNDER THE FROZEN MOON LIVE SHOW SATURDAY 23 | 11am* *Free pre-activity from 10.30am: Space crafts Tickets £7.50 THE ADDAMS FAMILY (PG TBC) FILM SATURDAY 30 | 11am* *Free pre-activity from 10.30am Tickets £7 – […]
Shop local at Etsy Made Local Hereford, Christmas Market The popular Etsy Hereford Christmas Market will be returning to the Left Bank this December, offering visitors an opportunity to purchase unique handmade gifts from more than 50 local makers and craftspeople. Set over two floors in this stunning riverside venue, the 2019 market looks set to be the best yet with a diverse array of products including art, candles, ceramics, glass, jewellery, millinery, clothing & accessories, toiletries, toys, household items and much more on sale. The Etsy Christmas Market will be open from 11am-5.00pm on the 30 November and 1 December at Left Bank Village, Hereford. Find out more about all of the makers taking part by following the Hereford Etsy Team on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/herefordetsyteam/ or Instagram: instagram.com/herefordetsyteam.
Orchard Elves trail at Brockhampton Estate near Bromyard. Weekends only from Saturday 16 November to Sunday 22 December, 11am to 4:30pm The elves have hunkered down for the winter; search the orchard for their homes. Using the map you’ve been given, complete the trail and win a prize at the end. Cost: £2.50 per trail (includes a prize). Normal admission fees apply for non-National Trust members. W: nationaltrust.org.uk/brockhampton
’tis that time of year again! Its going to be a fun filled day with a small fair starting in Corn Square at midday and a little bit of Late Night Shopping! The 2019 Leominster Christmas Light Switch on will be hosted by Pulse FX, there will be free entertainment for all the family. Fairground rides for children, live music from 2pm. W: leominstertourism.co.uk/events
The very talented local artist Alice Straker will be exhibiting her beautiful paintings in the Bar at Castle House Hotel throughout December 2019. All the paintings will be for sale; an ideal Christmas present. Alice works with a range of mediums and tools; including watercolour, acrylic, oils, palette knives and brushes, to create highly original paintings. W: alicestraker.com
The Georgians loved a good party and we’re sure you do too so visit the National Trust property, just outside Leominster for Christmas with the Georgians at Berrington Hall. Once again we’re taking you back to a Georgian Christmas. See the mansion decorated with traditional decorations and a beautiful Christmas tree. There will also be carriage rides, an outdoor children’s trail, a festive shop range and a seasonal menu to try. w: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/berrington-hall Learn more about Leominster More Christmas events in Herefordshire here
The Artists Gallery is a unique pop-up Gallery managed by 8 artists who show their work there. Open from October until the end of December 2019 daily, 10am – 5pm. Located on the site of Ludlow Farm Shop (Formerly Ludlow Food Centre) This November the gallery is being opened to other artists and crafts people on selected Open Art Days 22 & 30 November and 1 & 6 December. This will be a fantastic opportunity for people to visit The Artists’ Gallery and do a little bit of Christmas shopping whilst experiencing what the rest of the site has to offer at Ludlow Farm, from the food centre itself, the neighbouring Plant Centre and then Ludlow Kitchen and The Clive serving delicious food all day. Find out more about the artists and organisation here
Get the whole family outdoors and beat the winter blues by learning about the wildlife in the garden and how it prepares for the cold winter months with this fun family trail, at the Weir Gardens near Hereford. Complete your sheet and return it to Visitor Reception to receive a special prize at the end. £2.50 per trail which includes a prize. Normal admission fees apply for non-National Trust members. Bordered by the River Wye, The Weir, which is a National Trust property, sits within unspoilt Herefordshire countryside and has many historical secrets to uncover. For centuries this site has been used as a pleasure ground for fishing, boating and swimming. It is managed in a natural way to create a varied habitat for wildlife. W: nationaltrust.org.uk/the-weir-garden
Orchard Elves trail at Brockhampton Estate near Bromyard. Weekends only from Saturday 16 November to Sunday 22 December, 11am to 4:30pm The elves have hunkered down for the winter; search the orchard for their homes. Using the map you’ve been given, complete the trail and win a prize at the end. Cost: £2.50 per trail (includes a prize). Normal admission fees apply for non-National Trust members. W: nationaltrust.org.uk/brockhampton
Shop local at Etsy Made Local Hereford, Christmas Market The popular Etsy Hereford Christmas Market will be returning to the Left Bank this December, offering visitors an opportunity to purchase unique handmade gifts from more than 50 local makers and craftspeople. Set over two floors in this stunning riverside venue, the 2019 market looks set to be the best yet with a diverse array of products including art, candles, ceramics, glass, jewellery, millinery, clothing & accessories, toiletries, toys, household items and much more on sale. The Etsy Christmas Market will be open from 11am-5.00pm on the 30 November and 1 December at Left Bank Village, Hereford. Find out more about all of the makers taking part by following the Hereford Etsy Team on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/herefordetsyteam/ or Instagram: instagram.com/herefordetsyteam.
Bromyard is preparing for its 8th Christmas Tree Festival at St. Peter’s Church from Friday 29th November to Sunday 1st December 2019. 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). Friday November 29th 15:30 – 20:00 Saturday November 30th 09:30 – 21:00 Sunday December 1st 12:00 – 16:00 Entertainment: Friday (evening): Local Primary Schools, Conquest Youth Theatre Saturday (afternoon): U3A Singers, Ukulele band, Saturday (evening): Ukapellas, Hannah Clayton, Huw Knight & Viv Bell, John Bloor & Phil Marshall Website
Castle House Hotel in Hereford is great for Christmas Parties big and small and they are available to book throughout December 2019. Get together with friends or host your own party at Castle House. Celebrate with a glass of Mulberry Fizz on arrival, followed by a three-course lunch or dinner with Christmas crackers and all the trimmings. £40 per person. CASTLE HOUSE’S NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY DINNER, JAZZ AND DANCING Tuesday, 31st December 7pm ‘till late Meet for a Champagne reception before our six-course New Year’s Eve Dinner. Listen and dance the night away to cool jazz from our regular favourite The Hannah Lockerman Band. Just before the clock strikes midnight, we will have fizz and fireworks beside the moat and welcome in 2020. Ticket: £125 per person. Available from reception. Stay the night from £155 for two including full English Breakfast. More details here. Visit the website
See the fantastic range of films at the courtyard in Hereford this December including: Monday 2 & Tuesday 3 FARMING (18) Wednesday 4 – Wednesday 11 OFFICIAL SECRETS (15) Monday 16 – Thursday 26 LAST CHRISTMAS (12A) Sunday 22 – Monday 30 FROZEN 2 (PG TBC) Friday 27 – Monday 30 THE AERONAUTS (PG) FAMILY SATURDAYS THE ELVES AND THE SHOEMAKER LIVE SHOW SATURDAY 7 | 11am* *Free pre-activity from 10.30am: Make a character mask Tickets £7.50 THE ELVES AND THE SHOEMAKER LIVE SHOW SATURDAY 14 | 11am* *Free pre-activity from 10.30am: Write a letter to the Elves Tickets £7.50 THE ELVES AND THE SHOEMAKER LIVE SHOW SATURDAY 21 | 11am* *Free pre-activity from 10.30am: Write & post a letter to Santa Tickets £7.50 THE ELVES AND THE SHOEMAKER LIVE SHOW SATURDAY 28 | 11am* *Free pre-activity from 10.30am: Make a shoemaker’s shoe Tickets £7.50 Buy tickets. The Courtyard in Hereford is almost all things to all people, providing an astonishing range of arts events, education, social interaction and opportunities. Its programmes cover live theatre, dance, music, cinema, exhibitions, talks, classes, workshops and creative projects and they cater for people of every age and disposition. Places to visit and stay in Hereford Hereford is an […]
Visitor days are every Tuesday at The Waterworks Museum – Hereford Whatever the weather, we have something to offer all visitors including family groups with children. The Waterworks Museum traces the history of drinking water from the cave-dwellers up to the present day through wonderful working engines, superb display panels, guidebooks and films and the knowledge shared by the Museum’s volunteers. Classified by English Heritage as “a site of clear national importance”, the Museum is home to the oldest working triple-expansion steam engine in the UK and probably has the widest range of working pumps and engines. The Noel Meeke Heritage Water Park is unique in the UK and is aimed primarily at young people but ALL visitors are encouraged to enter and have a go with the historic water devices. Here visitors can interact with full-size devices for lifting, pumping, moving and filtering water which have been used down the generations. In a totally safe environment children can have immense fun and learn at the same time the difficulties of obtaining water in days gone by. Tea, coffee, soft drinks and snacks are available from the cafe. Dogs may be admitted to the Museum grounds on a leash, but for the […]
Have you booked your Christmas party yet? Why not treat yourself and have a look at The Temple Bar Inn’s Christmas menu (lunchtime and evening from 4th -21st December) and book now? Go with your family, friends or colleagues for a festive feast in the award winning restaurant. The Christmas party menu has been thoughtfully put together to evoke the essence of Christmas; an opportunity for seasonal warmth and indulgence. Book now to avoid disappointment. Ideal for couples, friends, families, work colleagues, groups & societies. See the Temple Bar Inn Christmas menu. www.thetemplebarinn.co.uk
Castle House Two-course Supper followed by CHRISTMAS MUSIC BY CANDLELIGHT AT HEREFORD cathedral WITH EX CATHEDRA CONSORT, CONDUCTED BY JEFFREY SKIDMORE. Book our two-course, pre-concert supper at Castle House and then walk to Hereford Cathedral for what is the most magical evenings in the calendar. In the deep, still darkness, only candles pierce the winter gloom. And then, upon the silence, comes the luminous sound of a choir in harmony. With a sequence of Christmas music old and new, and readings to make you smile and reflect, these popular Christmas concerts are a unique way to begin your festive season. Early booking is recommended. This concert will end at approximately 10pm. Two-course pre-concert supper and ticket (reserved seating) £40 per person. Stay the night at Castle House from £155 (ex. supper and ticket) Visit the website
EX CATHEDRA CONSORT – JEFFREY SKIDMORE conductor In the deep, still darkness, only candles pierce the winter gloom. And then, upon the silence, comes the luminous sound of a choir in harmony. With a sequence of Christmas music old and new, and readings to make you smile and reflect, our popular Christmas concerts are a uniquely magical way to begin your festive season. Early booking is recommended. This concert will end at approximately 10pm. Tickets: £33 / £25 / £13 (including per ticket commission) £8 – aged 18-30, not in full-time education £5 – under 18s and students in full time education Book online or call the THSH box office on 0121 780 3333. Ex Cathedra is a resident ensemble at Town Hall & Symphony Hall.
Get Creative with Hereford College of Arts this Christmas! Join the team for Christmas creativity in these specialist workshops. Inspiring staff will encourage you to let your imagination sparkle as you design and make your very own Christmas products to gift, or keep and enjoy for years to come. Suitable for individuals, groups of friends, or business colleagues wanting to get together for something a bit different this year – these one off workshops are a wonderful way to bring some festive making into your celebrations this year. Workshops take place on two dates at the end of November and early December at the Folly Lane Campus, where parking is free. Each date will include festive refreshments and Christmas music. Numbers are limited and booking is essential. Apply here. Choose from the following: Saturday 30th November 2019 Time: 10-12.30 Make a Personalised Silver Ring – £30 Course Code: 1920OESILVA4 Hand make your own personalised silver ring in our Small Metals workshop. You will learn basic skills and techniques of Silversmithing, including cutting, soldering and shaping to create a fantastic gift for a loved one or a Christmas treat for yourself! Glass Christmas Tree Decorations – £30 Course Code: 1920OETREEA4 Working with coloured […]
The Artists Gallery is a unique pop-up Gallery managed by 8 artists who show their work there. Open from October until the end of December 2019 daily, 10am – 5pm. Located on the site of Ludlow Farm Shop (Formerly Ludlow Food Centre) This November the gallery is being opened to other artists and crafts people on selected Open Art Days 22 & 30 November and 1 & 6 December. This will be a fantastic opportunity for people to visit The Artists’ Gallery and do a little bit of Christmas shopping whilst experiencing what the rest of the site has to offer at Ludlow Farm, from the food centre itself, the neighbouring Plant Centre and then Ludlow Kitchen and The Clive serving delicious food all day. Find out more about the artists and organisation here
FURZIE Wool Sculpture Courses Needle-felt an animal at Trumpet Corner Gallery and Tea Room near Ledbury Course cost £55 and includes: A full day 10.00am – 4.30pm and all materials, a light lunch, tea and coffee You will learn how to needle-felt with wool and how to make a wire armature There is an option to purchase felting tools and mat before or after course To book: Phone 01594 516906 Email: felt@furzie.co.uk W: furzie.co.uk “It’s one of the best things I have done in a long time” “Great teacher, great course, great location, great value for money!” “I was apprehensive that my skills wouldn’t be good enough to create anything like the beautiful creations on her website. How wrong was I!” “I’d highly recommend going with a few friends. the laughs are as good as the course”
Feel the vibe at the newly refurbished Green Dragon Hotel in Hereford, this Christmas with festive fun in the opulent ballroom! Christmas party nights are the perfect chance to celebrate with your friends and colleagues, enjoy a tipple on arrival, sumptuous three course traditional menu, crackers, treats, bar, music and dancing til late for £46 per person. Vegan and vegetarian friendly. Fancy making a night of it? Preferential B&B rates in newly refurbished bedrooms for any guests booking a Christmas Party night, subject to availability. Email info@greendragonhotel.com to enquire about booking and for menu details and bedrooms.
Celebrate Kington’s Christmas Tree Festival at St. Mary’s Church, Kington with words and music for Christmas. Presented by the Choirs of Hereford Cathedral School with local Schools. Sponsored by Hereford Cathedral School Music Outreach Department and Tanners wines. 7pm start. Get tickets here
Westons Cider Comedy Club (18+) at The Courtyard, Hereford Unwind after a stressful week at one of The Courtyard’s hilarious Westons Comedy Clubs. Gather your friends, grab a drink from the bar and enjoy a laugh out loud comedy from some of the best up-and-coming comedians on the circuit. Suitable for ages 18+ Groups of 10+ get tickets for £10 each. W: courtyard.org.uk The Courtyard in Hereford is almost all things to all people, providing an astonishing range of arts events, education, social interaction and opportunities. Its programmes cover live theatre, dance, music, cinema, exhibitions, talks, classes, workshops and creative projects and they cater for people of every age and disposition. Westons Cider Mill, has been making authentic cider since 1880, nestled deep in the heart of cider making country, in the Herefordshire village of Much Marcle. An independent, family owned cider company run by a fourth generation of the Weston family; Helen Thomas (Managing Director). Places to visit and stay in Hereford Hereford is an historical beautiful city with ancient buildings, folklore and history, riverside walks, independent shops and a food lovers paradise. There are great events, indoor and outdoor activities, ideas for days out with the children & family. Visit […]
The Georgians loved a good party and we’re sure you do too so visit the National Trust property, just outside Leominster for Christmas with the Georgians at Berrington Hall. Once again we’re taking you back to a Georgian Christmas. See the mansion decorated with traditional decorations and a beautiful Christmas tree. There will also be carriage rides, an outdoor children’s trail, a festive shop range and a seasonal menu to try. w: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/berrington-hall Learn more about Leominster More Christmas events in Herefordshire here
Step back in time to the 1940’s at Croft Castle and discover how the family would have been celebrating Christmas. Discover traditional, hand-made decorations, sing along to carols in the Saloon, go on a frosty winter walk through the parkland and tuck into some festive treats in the tea-room. This event is free, but normal admission charges apply. W: nationaltrust.org.uk/croft-castle-and-parkland
A charitable exhibition of an eclectic range of paintings drawings and sculptures by Chris. Saturday 7 Dec – Thursday 12 Dec Tuesday 17 Dec – Saturday 22 Dec Tuesday 7 Jan – Saturday 1 Feb All proceeds go to cancer research UK
This is the second magical Christmas Fair at Barton Court, Colwall, Herefordshire’s hidden gem. It opens on 7th December at 10am until 6pm. Father Christmas will be in residence in the Clock Tower, welcoming children, chatting with them as he sits by the log fire, handing out gifts. Seeing him is by appointment only so that it cuts down on waiting time. (£5 per child with a present) Also new for this year will be a circus to the fair this year and look forward to seeing a glorious red and white striped tent on the Dovecote lawn next to the Engine Room and the Saw Mill. It will be a nostalgic, vintage, affair with a fantastic clown/acrobat who will be doing a couple of interactive shows to entertain the children. (Price TBC) There will be some excellent stalls selling artisan local produce [Hereford’s food and drink is terrific] and beautiful unusual gifts, often hand made by talented local crafts people. Refreshments and yummy food will be available all day long so why not go along and spend a few happy hours in this lovely environment. For more details about the event and the stallholders, please go to www.bartoncourtonline.co.uk where […]
Spend a creative and relaxing day making pots on the potter’s wheel. Ever yearned to go ‘hands on’ with a potter’s wheel…or maybe you need to fine tune your technique? Whatever your experience, beginner or improver, this is the course for you. Small friendly groups and eight electric potter’s wheels ensure plenty of individual attention and guidance. Participants are consistently amazed at what they achieve in a day! Cost: £130 Includes refreshments, lunch, firing, glazing (1-3 pots) and the cost of posting your masterpieces. Dates for 2019 Sat 12 Jan, Sat 26 Jan, Sat 9 Feb, Sat 16 Feb, Sat 9 Mar, Sat 23 Mar, Sat 13 Apr, Sat 27 Apr, Sat 11 May, Sat 25 May, Sat 8 Jun, Sat 22 Jun, Sat 6 Jul, Sat 14 Sept, Sat 21 Sept, Sat 12 Oct, Sat 26 Oct, Sat 16 Nov, Sat 23 Nov, Sat 7 Dec. 10am – 4pm Other dates are available for x2 or more participants and large groups How to book: Please contact the Pottery to check availability admin@eastnorpottery.co.uk Tel: 01531 633886. Pottery address: Eastnor Pottery & The Flying Potter Home Farm Eastnor Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1RD W: www.eastnorpottery.co.uk
Find Father Christmas in his workshop in the stables at Croft Castle and enjoy some Christmassy crafts while you wait. Don’t forget your Christmas lists! £6 per child, which includes crafts and a visit to Father Christmas (with early gift). Booking essential. Normal entry charges to Croft Castle also apply.
Made in HR6 returns to St Leonard’s, Yarpole, with a variety of high-quality stalls selling beautiful, useful and quirky gifts by some of the area’s most talented craftspeople. Whether you’re looking for Christmas presents, hoping to treat yourself, or just want to enjoy some time browsing the glorious hand-made items, ‘Made in HR6’ is not to be missed. The cafe will be open for refreshments, and the award-winning community shop is in the same venue. The fair is open from 10.30 to 4pm on both the Saturday and the Sunday, and entry is free. Yarpole is between Leominster and Ludlow, just off the junction of the B4361 and B4362.
Get the whole family outdoors and beat the winter blues by learning about the wildlife in the garden and how it prepares for the cold winter months with this fun family trail, at the Weir Gardens near Hereford. Complete your sheet and return it to Visitor Reception to receive a special prize at the end. £2.50 per trail which includes a prize. Normal admission fees apply for non-National Trust members. Bordered by the River Wye, The Weir, which is a National Trust property, sits within unspoilt Herefordshire countryside and has many historical secrets to uncover. For centuries this site has been used as a pleasure ground for fishing, boating and swimming. It is managed in a natural way to create a varied habitat for wildlife. W: nationaltrust.org.uk/the-weir-garden
Courtyard Family Saturdays are every Saturday from 10.30am for lots of Family Fun! Stuck for family activities? Want something different to do with your kids on a Saturday morning? Keep up to date with what’s on for families in Herefordshire and which children’s activities are happening every Saturday morning at The Courtyard. Following on from the very successful Herefordshire Family Festival, we are hosting an event for all the family every Saturday morning. Activities include workshops, films, shows and extra activities for all the family to enjoy, at an affordable price. So get a wiggle on down to The Courtyard for a Saturday morning to remember! For all the information and updates on What’s on click here. Below are December 2019 events – THE ELVES AND THE SHOEMAKER LIVE SHOW SATURDAY 7 | 11am* *Free pre-activity from 10.30am: Make a character mask Tickets £7.50 THE ELVES AND THE SHOEMAKER LIVE SHOW SATURDAY 14 | 11am* *Free pre-activity from 10.30am: Write a letter to the Elves Tickets £7.50 THE ELVES AND THE SHOEMAKER LIVE SHOW SATURDAY 21 | 11am* *Free pre-activity from 10.30am: Write & post a letter to Santa Tickets £7.50 THE ELVES AND THE SHOEMAKER LIVE SHOW SATURDAY 28 | 11am* *Free pre-activity from […]
Orchard Elves trail at Brockhampton Estate near Bromyard. Weekends only from Saturday 16 November to Sunday 22 December, 11am to 4:30pm The elves have hunkered down for the winter; search the orchard for their homes. Using the map you’ve been given, complete the trail and win a prize at the end. Cost: £2.50 per trail (includes a prize). Normal admission fees apply for non-National Trust members. W: nationaltrust.org.uk/brockhampton
Gather up the children and get in the Christmas Spirit at Queenswood this December. Kicking off with their Christmas Light Switch on & Carol singers on Saturday 7th, starting at 4pm. Saturday & Sunday there will be a Christmas Grotto, daytime drop in sessions or pre-booked enchanted evening visits! A ticket is £7 per child and you get the reindeer trail up to the orchard/grotto, the chance to make a wish for wildlife, a visit with Father Christmas, a present & a mulled apple juice! Timings of evening grotto slots (pre-booked) run from 5pm-7pm. Daytime drop in times (no pre-booking) on Saturday are 2pm-4pm & Sunday 11am-1pm & 2pm-4pm. Full details below: Sat, 07/12/2019 – 2:00pm – 7:00pm Christmas Light switch on (Saturday) or visit Father Christmas in his Grotto (Saturday & Sunday – daytime & evening options)! Lots of festive activities going on across the weekend – see below for details: Saturday 7 December 4pm-5pm the Queenswood Christmas Lights Switch On! Watch the light up at the woodland gate at 4.15pm. Drink mulled apple juice and cider & enjoy a festive sing-along with carol singers 4.20pm-5pm! This is free to attend & you don’t need to book! Saturday & Sunday – Day time ‘drop in’ […]
The Courtyard in Hereford presents The Elves And The Shoemaker. Join the little elves as they go on a magical adventure to help recover the poor Shoemaker’s fortune. Will they be the Christmas miracle the Shoemaker so desperately needs? See the story of The Elves and The Shoemaker unfold, live on stage! Bursting with interactive puppetry, original songs and lots of family fun, this enchanting children’s show, that teaches the joy of giving, is sure to get you into the festive mood! Courtyard Family Saturdays pre-activities from 10.30am before each Saturday 11am performance: 7 December – Make a shoemaker, shoemaker’s wife, or elf mask! 14 December – Write a letter to the elves 21 Deccember – Write and post your letter’s to Santa! 28 December – Make a shoemaker’s shoe! Buy tickets
