What’s On In Herefordshire

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  

Spend a creative and relaxing day making pots on the potter’s wheel. Ever yearned to go ‘hands on’ with a potter’s wheel…or maybe you need to fine tune your technique? Whatever your experience, beginner or improver, this is the course for you. Small friendly groups and eight electric potter’s wheels ensure plenty of individual attention and guidance. Participants are consistently amazed at what they achieve in a day! The workshop starts at 10am where you’ll be individually assigned a potter’s wheel for the duration of the workshop. After tea/coffee, introductions and initial demonstration you will be taken as a group, step by step, through the pot throwing process. Once you have got the hang of things, you will be encouraged to develop at your own pace with individual tutoring as and when required. Around 1pm, a lunch consisting of rolls, cheese, ham, salad and fruit is served. In the afternoon there will be further demonstrations after which you will work larger lumps of clay, make bigger pots and explore different shapes and forms. At the end of the workshop you will be expected to clean your wheel and select your favourite one or two pieces, depending on size to be […]

Learn how to make your very own Real Bread from just flour, water, yeast and salt with Peter Cooks Bread. This hands-on workshop will see you elbow deep in dough as you master the art of kneading, while understanding what’s going on inside your dough. We’ll guide you through the basics, step-by-step, with the grand finale of watching your bread rising in the oven. And while we’re at it, we’ll explain just what goes into your average supermarket loaf. Be warned, you’ll never want to go back. Workshops take place in our commercial bakery at The Hop Pocket in Bishop’s Frome. You’ll leave armed with a box full of your own Real Bread and all the information and recipes you need to recreate it at home. Refreshments and snacks will be provided throughout the day, along with a hearty lunch. Maximum workshop size: 10 Cost – £125 You can book online here, or to avoid the service charge, simply contact us at hello@petercooksbread.co.uk to arrange payment by cheque, BACS or to redeem a gift voucher.

Join in another of The Courtyard’s spectacular tea dances hosted by Rachel Freeman from Everybody Dance. This fun and nostalgic dementia friendly event will brighten up anyone’s day. Full of music, tea, cakes and dancing, plus students will be coming along to perform and join in the fun. W: courtyard.org.uk

Hereford’s own community Big Band is a collection of musicians: young and old, students and teachers, experienced pros and enthusiastic amateurs. They meet every week to celebrate their passion for the big band swing sound of the 40s, 50s and 60s. Amongst a wide repertoire, the band features music by Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Glenn Miller, as well as more recent arrangements by the likes of Paul Anka, Phil Collins and their musical director Pete Fletcher. With the emphasis on good-time dance and party music!

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 […]

Get hands-on this February with a special orchard pruning workshop at Berrington Hall near Leominster. Discover the historic orchard and how and gain expert advice on how to prune and graft your own apple tree. You will also be helping Berrington to raise funds to restore the unique walled garden and pleasure grounds; the final landscape design of ‘Capability’ Brown. £25 per ticket, includes soup and a hot drink. Normal admission applies, booking essential. To book please call or email Berrington Hall: 01568 615 721 Email: berrington@nationaltrust.org.uk W: nationaltrust.org.uk/events

Learn how to make your very own sourdough bread from just flour, water and salt with Peter Cooks Bread. This hands-on workshop will remove the mystery behind the world of sourdough. We’ll explain the basic principles, leaving the complex jargon at the door. You’ll learn how to make and look after your own starter with a lifetime guarantee. We’ll then guide you through each step of the bread-making process. From kneading, to proving, to shaping, and of course baking. Including how to make your very own party centre-piece Focaccia. And while we’re at it, we’ll explain just what goes into your average ‘sourdough’ supermarket loaf. Be warned, you’ll never want to go back. You’ll leave armed with a box full of your own sourdough bread, a pot of Peter Cooks Bread starter, and all the information and recipes you need to recreate your own sourdough bread at home. The workshop takes place in our commercial bakery at the Hop Pocket, just a short drive from Ledbury and Malvern. Refreshments and snacks will be provided throughout the day, along with a hearty lunch. Maximum workshop size: 10 Cost – £150 You can book online here, or to avoid the service charge, […]

Wassail the cold winter away and help the orchard and wildlife thrive this coming spring. Follow the clues and discover the peculiar traditions of the wassail, helping the fruit trees thrive at Brockhampton. Trail Price: This event is £2.50 per trail and includes a prize Suitability: Children welcome. Dogs on leads are welcome W: nationaltrust.org.uk

Wye Valley Chamber Music Festival has been filling the valley with music from world-renowned artists for over 20 years! This year’s opening concert is in the beautiful Holy Trinity Church in Hereford, Daniel Tong (piano), Jeffrey Armstrong (violin), Sara Trickey (violin), Alinka Rowe (viola), Hannah Sloane (cello), Ruisi Quartet Mozart – Fantasy in C minor, K457 Mendelssohn – String Quartet in A minor, Op. 13 Brahms – Piano Quintet in F minor, Op. 34 Find tickets More details can be found on the website https://wyevalleyfestival.com/january-festival/programme/

The 18th edition of Borderlines Film Festival will take place from Friday 28 February to Sunday 15 March 2020 Lots of varied movies but also varied places which you can experience them in: from arts centres, community cinemas, pop-ups and village halls. Many will be screened in established venues across Herefordshire, Shropshire, Worcestershire and Powys as well as some new ones. Find out more about what to expect this year here. Full details of the programme will be available on the Borderlines website nearer the time. Tickets will be available via the Festival Box Office at The Courtyard, Hereford: 01432 340555 or online.

Sing for Fun Rutter Requiem – A workshop morning for anyone who enjoys singing. Learn and perform John Rutter’s beautiful Requiem, directed by Geraint Bowen, Director of Music at Hereford Cathedral, with piano accompaniment by Peter Dyke. More info: 01886 880146 Ticket link: https://www.herefordchoralsociety.org/SingForFunEvent.php

Learn how to make your very own sourdough bread from just flour, water and salt with Peter Cooks Bread. This hands-on workshop will remove the mystery behind the world of sourdough. We’ll explain the basic principles, leaving the complex jargon at the door. You’ll learn how to make and look after your own starter with a lifetime guarantee. We’ll then guide you through each step of the bread-making process. From kneading, to proving, to shaping, and of course baking. Including how to make your very own party centre-piece Focaccia. And while we’re at it, we’ll explain just what goes into your average ‘sourdough’ supermarket loaf. Be warned, you’ll never want to go back. You’ll leave armed with a box full of your own sourdough bread, a pot of Peter Cooks Bread starter, and all the information and recipes you need to recreate your own sourdough bread at home. The workshop takes place in our commercial bakery at the Hop Pocket, just a short drive from Ledbury and Malvern. Refreshments and snacks will be provided throughout the day, along with a hearty lunch. Maximum workshop size: 10 Cost – £150 You can book online here, or to avoid the service charge, […]

Pre-Cheltenham Evening at Castle House Hotel in Hereford with Peter Scudamore MBE and his panel of experts who will discuss and debate the Runners and Riders at the 2019 Cheltenham Festival. Tickets: £35 including two course dinner and a glass of Wye Valley’s Butty Bach or wine. Stay the night from £155 including full English breakfast About an hour’s drive from Castle House, the Cheltenham National Hunt Festival is from Tuesday, 10th to Friday, 13th March.  Base yourself at Castle House with Bed & Breakfast in a Junior Suite from £155 for two per night. For more information contact Castle House Hotel 01432 356321 or visit castlehse.co.uk

These courses will be held around Linton; a lovely small village with plenty of fields, hedgerows and some wooded areas providing a variety of tasty wild edibles throughout the year. St Mary’s is a beautiful 13th Century church whose churchyard is home to one of the oldest Yew trees in Britain, believed to be well over 1,000 years old. Located on the outskirts of Ross-on-Wye, these courses are within easy reach of Monmouth, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Chepstow and Bristol. We will meet at the Alma Inn, a beautiful village pub in the Herefordshire countryside. The course starts there with a short introduction on what to look for, our foraging code and a brief of the Countryside Act where it relates to foraging. Drinks are available from the pub. Then we’ll set off on a roughly 2.5 hour walk around the village, teaching you how to identify the different plants, flowers, fruits and mushrooms that we find. We will stop along the way for some seasonal homemade refreshments such as our lovely hogweed and wild garlic soup, elderflower champagne or fruit leathers. Then it’s back to the Alma for a tasty wild food lunch based on what we have found. All of […]

Learn how to make your very own Real Bread from just flour, water, yeast and salt with Peter Cooks Bread. This hands-on workshop will see you elbow deep in dough as you master the art of kneading, while understanding what’s going on inside your dough. We’ll guide you through the basics, step-by-step, with the grand finale of watching your bread rising in the oven. And while we’re at it, we’ll explain just what goes into your average supermarket loaf. Be warned, you’ll never want to go back. Workshops take place in our commercial bakery at The Hop Pocket in Bishop’s Frome. You’ll leave armed with a box full of your own Real Bread and all the information and recipes you need to recreate it at home. Refreshments and snacks will be provided throughout the day, along with a hearty lunch. Maximum workshop size: 10 Cost – £125 You can book online here, or to avoid the service charge, simply contact us at hello@petercooksbread.co.uk to arrange payment by cheque, BACS or to redeem a gift voucher.

If you feel you’ve mastered the basics and are looking to take the next step in your bread making, then this is the workshop for you. Find out how to get a greater depth of flavour in your bread, how to get the crumb you’re after and how to master the art of tackling a really wet dough. We’ll show you how by teaching you the secrets behind our Ledbury Loaf, as well as our award-winning Ciabatta. We’ll also guide you through a number of different shaping techniques, making sure you can tackle any loaf you choose when back in your own home. Not to mention the chance to make some sticky Chelsea Buns. You’ll leave armed with a box full of your own real bread, and all the information and recipes you need to recreate your own at home. The workshop takes place in our commercial bakery at The Hop Pocket, just a short drive from Ledbury and Malvern. Refreshments and snacks will be provided throughout the day, along with a hearty lunch. Maximum workshop size: 10 Cost £150 You can book online here, or to avoid the service charge, simply contact us at hello@petercooksbread.co.uk to arrange payment by cheque, BACS […]

Families are invited to the Waterworks first Museum Family Fun Day of 2020, where the museum will be open between 12 – 4 pm with activities for the whole family. Whatever the weather, there is something to offer all visitors including family groups with children. The Waterworks Museum traces the history of drinking water from the cave-dwellers up to the present day through wonderful working engines, superb display panels, guidebooks and films and the knowledge shared by the Museum’s volunteers. Classified by English Heritage as “a site of clear national importance”, the Museum is home to the oldest working triple-expansion steam engine in the UK and probably has the widest range of working pumps and engines. The Noel Meeke Heritage Water Park is unique in the UK and is aimed primarily at young people but ALL visitors are encouraged to enter and have a go with the historic water devices. Here visitors can interact with full-size 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. Dogs will be permitted […]

Marches Family Network 25th Birthday Party and Family Fun Day will be on Monday 6th April 2020 at Withington Village Hall. Everyone is welcome. Full details will be sent out in the new year. Marches Family Network is a registered charity offering care and support to children with disabilities and their families/carers, promoting community inclusion, raising disability awareness, and empowering our service users. W: marchesfamilynetwork.co.uk

‘Junior Engineer’ Easter Holiday Fun at the Waterworks Museum, Hereford. New for 2020 are two ‘Junior Engineer’ events for children interested in learning more about engineering and science. Through small practical design and build activities, children will develop an understanding of how simple machines work. Groups of up to 10 Young Engineers aged 7 to 11 (ages 5 or 6 with parental support) per hour-long session. Please book on arrival. Sessions start at 11.15am, 12.30pm and 2.00pm. Further details for events/open days in 2020 • The Museum is open every Tuesday from 11am – 4pm. New in 2020: Between April – October additional engines can be seen in operation (but not the steam engines). • On a family open-day the Museum is open from 12-4pm, with all engines working from 1pm. • FREE ADMISSION FOR: (i) Visitors under 16; (ii) Essential carers attending with a disabled visitor; (iii) Museum Members. • New for 2020: Buy an Annual Adult Pass at Reception (£10) and gain 12 months’ free admission from date of purchase • The children’s Heritage Water Park will normally be open between March and October 2020. • Please monitor the Museum website and Facebook/Twitter for possible other special attractions on […]

Once again the Cadbury Bunny has hidden precious Choccy eggs across Britain. Now it’s up to you and your family to find them by joining the Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt! Follow the Blossom and Birdsong trail around Berrington Hall, following the clues and exploring the gardens as you go. Will you find the stash of delicious chocolate prizes at the end? £2.50 per egg hunt, includes chocolate prize. Normal entry charges to Berrington also apply. W: nationaltrust.org.uk

Once again the Cadbury Bunny has hidden precious Choccy eggs across Britain. Now it’s up to you and your family to find them by joining the Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt! Follow the Blossom and Birdsong trail around Berrington Hall, following the clues and exploring the gardens as you go. Will you find the stash of delicious chocolate prizes at the end? £2.50 per egg hunt, includes chocolate prize. Normal entry charges to Berrington also apply. W: nationaltrust.org.uk

This year the historic water supplies exhibition at the Waterworks Museum, Hereford focuses on Leominster and will tell the fascinating story of the history of water supply in Leominster. Its water pumping station was built in 1865 after a typhoid outbreak that killed 38 people. 30 years ago, the water pumping station was saved from demolition and rebuilt by volunteers at the Waterworks Museum (now known as our ‘Tangye House’). Further details for events/open days in 2020 • The Museum is open every Tuesday from 11am – 4pm. New in 2020: Between April – October additional engines can be seen in operation (but not the steam engines). • On a family open-day the Museum is open from 12-4pm, with all engines working from 1pm. • FREE ADMISSION FOR: (i) Visitors under 16; (ii) Essential carers attending with a disabled visitor; (iii) Museum Members. • New for 2020: Buy an Annual Adult Pass at Reception (£10) and gain 12 months’ free admission from date of purchase • The children’s Heritage Water Park will normally be open between March and October 2020. • Please monitor the Museum website and Facebook/Twitter for possible other special attractions on family open-days.Further details for events/open days […]

The Kington Walking Festival is the primary annual event of the Kington Walks charity with the Kington Walks Festival being held in September as usual. By popular demand, however, the committee are introducing a Spring Weekend to give everyone a chance to experience the glorious countryside at a different time of year. Think daffodils, bluebells, wood anemones, lambs, and trees in bud and maybe blossom! Kington is one of the great small market towns of Britain. Situated close to the Welsh border it was for centuries a centre for cattle drovers, so a web of footpaths and byways, accessible on foot from the town centre await discovery by present day walkers. The Offa’s Dyke Path National Trail, the Herefordshire Trail, Mortimer Trail from Ludlow, and the Wyche Way from Broadway all pass through (or start/finish) in the town. The base cost for most walks is £5.50 for a half day and £7.50 for a longer walk. Some walks involve an additional cost to cover transport, food or admission charges. E: info@kingtonwalks.org T: 07552 087786 W: kingtonwalks.org  

Steampunk Festival set to bring another celebration of fantasy Victoriana to Hereford. Back by popular demand Steampunk event at the Waterworks Museum, Hereford, now in it’s fourth year offers a weekend of vibrant sound and colour with some fantastic family entertainment from the popular entertainers Mr Alexander and Greg Chapman. Adding to the fun will be the chance to see a wide range of weird and wonderful costumes inspired by the science-fiction of the Victorian age of steam power, and stalls selling colourful Steampunk costume, period jewellery and collectables. Further details for events/open days in 2020 • The Museum is open every Tuesday from 11am – 4pm. New in 2020: Between April – October additional engines can be seen in operation (but not the steam engines). • On a family open-day the Museum is open from 12-4pm, with all engines working from 1pm. • FREE ADMISSION FOR: (i) Visitors under 16; (ii) Essential carers attending with a disabled visitor; (iii) Museum Members. • New for 2020: Buy an Annual Adult Pass at Reception (£10) and gain 12 months’ free admission from date of purchase • The children’s Heritage Water Park will normally be open between March and October 2020. • […]

The Kington Walking Festival is the primary annual event of the Kington Walks charity with the Kington Walks Festival being held in September as usual. By popular demand, however, the committee are introducing a Spring Weekend to give everyone a chance to experience the glorious countryside at a different time of year. Think daffodils, bluebells, wood anemones, lambs, and trees in bud and maybe blossom! Kington is one of the great small market towns of Britain. Situated close to the Welsh border it was for centuries a centre for cattle drovers, so a web of footpaths and byways, accessible on foot from the town centre await discovery by present day walkers. The Offa’s Dyke Path National Trail, the Herefordshire Trail, Mortimer Trail from Ludlow, and the Wyche Way from Broadway all pass through (or start/finish) in the town. The base cost for most walks is £5.50 for a half day and £7.50 for a longer walk. Some walks involve an additional cost to cover transport, food or admission charges. E: info@kingtonwalks.org T: 07552 087786 W: kingtonwalks.org  

Wye Valley River Festival runs between the 2 May – 17 May 2020 A celebration of nature, culture, landscape and life along the River Wye in the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) The festival theme this year is reaching for the moon with a programme of world class art and quirky entertainment. Grab a Festival Passport (as you’ll be crossing the border in and out of England and Wales) and follow this fantastic festival down the Wye in glorious bluebell-laden, lime green, new leaf spring time. The magical Museum of the Moon, created by international artist Luke Jerram, was one of the highlights of the Wye Valley River Festival 2018. As night fell a seven metre wide fusion of lunar imagery and moonlight, suspended high in the ruins of the Abbey enthralled visitors. Join us in 2020 for another night time arty adventure at Tintern Abbey. W: wyevalleyriverfestival.co.uk T: 01600 713977 E: office@wyevalleyaonb.org.uk Facebook

Spend a creative and relaxing day making pots on the potter’s wheel. Ever yearned to go ‘hands on’ with a potter’s wheel…or maybe you need to fine tune your technique? Whatever your experience, beginner or improver, this is the course for you. Small friendly groups and eight electric potter’s wheels ensure plenty of individual attention and guidance. Participants are consistently amazed at what they achieve in a day! The workshop starts at 10am where you’ll be individually assigned a potter’s wheel for the duration of the workshop. After tea/coffee, introductions and initial demonstration you will be taken as a group, step by step, through the pot throwing process. Once you have got the hang of things, you will be encouraged to develop at your own pace with individual tutoring as and when required. Around 1pm, a lunch consisting of rolls, cheese, ham, salad and fruit is served. In the afternoon there will be further demonstrations after which you will work larger lumps of clay, make bigger pots and explore different shapes and forms. At the end of the workshop you will be expected to clean your wheel and select your favourite one or two pieces, depending on size to be […]

Marches Makers Festival is an exciting new arts festival held in the Marches border town of Kington on 2 & 3 May 2020. With over 90 exhibitors in 12 venues the Marches Makers Festival offers a wonderful variety of art and craft. Fast becoming a major art event in the county, the festival offers local artists and makers an opportunity to showcase their work and reach a wider audience. Venues and Galleries Venues include the beautiful St Mary’s Church, local galleries, Penrhos Court, Hergest Croft Gardens, the Market Hall and the Old Police Station. The Art and Craft Market is on Saturday and Sunday, hosting many stalls and live demonstrations. On Saturday evening PML Productions presents a music event:  Belshazzar’s Feast (“A blend of serious musicianship and dedicated subversion” – Living Tradition). Marches Makers Marches Makers is a group of artists, crafters and makers based in and around Kington. The town has become a focal point for makers of all kinds over the years, and we felt we should come together to support each other, promote the fruits of our labours and let the world know just how much wonderful art and craft there is here. W: www.marchesmakers.co.uk

These courses will be held around Linton; a lovely small village with plenty of fields, hedgerows and some wooded areas providing a variety of tasty wild edibles throughout the year. St Mary’s is a beautiful 13th Century church whose churchyard is home to one of the oldest Yew trees in Britain, believed to be well over 1,000 years old. Located on the outskirts of Ross-on-Wye, these courses are within easy reach of Monmouth, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Chepstow and Bristol. We will meet at the Alma Inn, a beautiful village pub in the Herefordshire countryside. The course starts there with a short introduction on what to look for, our foraging code and a brief of the Countryside Act where it relates to foraging. Drinks are available from the pub. Then we’ll set off on a roughly 2.5 hour walk around the village, teaching you how to identify the different plants, flowers, fruits and mushrooms that we find. We will stop along the way for some seasonal homemade refreshments such as our lovely hogweed and wild garlic soup, elderflower champagne or fruit leathers. Then it’s back to the Alma for a tasty wild food lunch based on what we have found. All of […]

DATE ANNOUNCED FOR 2020 FRIDAY 8 AND SATURDAY 9 MAY 2020. Rossbeerfest is a beer and cider festival for Ross-on-Wye. Showcasing locally made beers and ciders, it is planned to make improvements each year to make the event better each time! So it will always be new and improved! There is a live band stage for music throughout and our huge marquees make an indoor ‘beerhall’ with a food tent alongside. Organised by Ross Rotary and Ross Lions we also raise funds for charitable good causes. W: rossbeerfest.org

The Waterworks Museum, Hereford are celebrating VE Day and it will be one of a range of events on Bank Holiday Friday running alongside Hereford’s River Carnival. Why not take advantage of half price adult admission to spend an hour or so at the Waterworks Museum, where there will be WW2 focused activities for children to enjoy with their family. Come dressed for the occasion. Optional WW2/1940’s themed costumes welcome. Further details for events/open days in 2020 • The Museum is open every Tuesday from 11am – 4pm. New in 2020: Between April – October additional engines can be seen in operation (but not the steam engines). • On a family open-day the Museum is open from 12-4pm, with all engines working from 1pm. • FREE ADMISSION FOR: (i) Visitors under 16; (ii) Essential carers attending with a disabled visitor; (iii) Museum Members. • New for 2020: Buy an Annual Adult Pass at Reception (£10) and gain 12 months’ free admission from date of purchase • The children’s Heritage Water Park will normally be open between March and October 2020. • Please monitor the Museum website and Facebook/Twitter for possible other special attractions on family open-days.Further details for events/open days […]

Big Apple Blossomtime Weekend is a celebration of Springtime! The Cider and Perry Trials will now take place on Saturday 9th May and the usual Blossomtime programme will now all happen on Sunday 10th May.  We will extend the opening times on Sunday 10th to try and make up to some extent for the loss of the Monday.  We are not planning to have any events on Friday 8th as there will no doubt be many VE Day commemorations taking place. There will be Grand Cider Tasting and Teas. Cider, perry and apple juice tasting. Leaflets will be available for self-guided orchard walks. Meet lots of exciting local suppliers for tastings and sales. Keep an eye on the website for all the updates bigapple.org.uk More about Hereford  

Following the success of 2019’s Stadium Music Festival, it will be back in Hereford in 2020 with a brand new look and the best part is you don’t have to pick what day to choose as it will all be combined the amazing ‘ Clubland ‘ and ‘ Flashback 90’s & 00’s on Bank Holiday Sunday 24th May 2020 at Hereford FC’s Edgar St Stadium!! Full details coming soon! Early bird tickets are on sale now for as little as £15. Tickets This is an all ages event and family tickets are also on sale now 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Burton Court  Antiques and Decorative Fair will be on 16 -17 May 2020 The fair includes 45 deals, located in one blummin’ huge marquee with several throughout the rooms of the stunning house. Alongside the antiques, there will be homemade delicious food for you to enjoy whilst staring out to the beautiful grounds. The admission for this wonderful day out is only £4. It’s probably worth that just to see the gorgeous house (let alone the antiques!) W: antiquesintents.co.uk

Spend a creative and relaxing day making pots on the potter’s wheel. Ever yearned to go ‘hands on’ with a potter’s wheel…or maybe you need to fine tune your technique? Whatever your experience, beginner or improver, this is the course for you. Small friendly groups and eight electric potter’s wheels ensure plenty of individual attention and guidance. Participants are consistently amazed at what they achieve in a day! The workshop starts at 10am where you’ll be individually assigned a potter’s wheel for the duration of the workshop. After tea/coffee, introductions and initial demonstration you will be taken as a group, step by step, through the pot throwing process. Once you have got the hang of things, you will be encouraged to develop at your own pace with individual tutoring as and when required. Around 1pm, a lunch consisting of rolls, cheese, ham, salad and fruit is served. In the afternoon there will be further demonstrations after which you will work larger lumps of clay, make bigger pots and explore different shapes and forms. At the end of the workshop you will be expected to clean your wheel and select your favourite one or two pieces, depending on size to be […]

HowTheLightGetsIn is returning to Hay-on-Wye for from 22 – 25 May with a festival experience unlike any other. Nestled in the beautiful Wye Valley on the edge of the Black Mountains, you’ll find headline music acts, the best in stand-up comedy from the UK and beyond, debates between the world’s leading thinkers, and so much more. HowTheLightGetsIn runs from late afternoon Friday 22 May to Monday 25 May with over 300 events across 12 stages, including more than 180 music and performance events and over 100 debates and talks. THE WORLD’S LARGEST PHILOSOPHY AND MUSIC FESTIVAL To book tickets click here. More about Hay on Wye

The wonderful Eastnor Steam & Vintage returns this May Bank Holiday to regale enthusiasts of classic vehicles and steam engines. A brilliant day out for the whole family. Look round an impressive line up of classic vehicles and Steam Engines: Enjoy a ride on a model engine, courtesy of the Hereford Society of Model Engineers Roll up for ride on a Vintage Carousel and Chair Swing Try your hand with the Giant Garden Games on the Valley Lawn Relax and listen to the sweet sounds of Sauce City Jazz Discover the Vintage Tea Tent on the Valley Lawn serving hot drinks and cakes Be entertained with a traditional Punch & Judy Show Enjoy the antics of resident entertainers Jem and Mark Sample the delights of a Pig Roast and a Bar in the Castle Courtyard Have fun on a Pony Ride PLUS… All of the normal attractions: Castle, Arboretum, Knight’s Maze, Children’s Adventure Playground, Junior Assault Course, Treetop Walkway, Woodland Play Area, Lakeside & Woodland Walks, Tree Hunters’ Trek, Rope Swings, Children’s Fun Booklets! ** DOGS WELCOME!! ** TICKET PRICES TO BE CONFIRMED For more information on the Eastnor Steam & Vintage event click here More about Ledbury

The Weir Garden is one of the National Trust’s most beautiful Herefordshire properties, running alongside the famous River Wye. The variety of veteran trees provide the perfect environment for a range of interesting mushrooms and plants to grow. The course starts with a short introduction on what to look for and a brief of the general countryside codes. Then you set off on a roughly 2.5 hour walk around the gardens and along the River Wye, learning how to identify the different plants and mushrooms found. Along the way stop for some seasonal homemade refreshments, such as wild garlic & hogweed soup. After the walk, the day will end with a tasty wild food lunch based on what is found and some pre-prepared homemade treats. After the course, you will receive an email list of everything talked about on the day to help you to remember what you have learnt. There are limited spaces available so please book your tickets online. Dates/times; 14th March & 28th March – 12pm-3.30pm 6th June – 12pm-3.30pm 4th July – 12pm-3.30pm 31st July – 11am-2.30pm Adults £50, under 16’s £25, under 12’s free Please note that only assistance dogs are allowed in the Weir […]

Spend a creative and relaxing day making pots on the potter’s wheel. Ever yearned to go ‘hands on’ with a potter’s wheel…or maybe you need to fine tune your technique? Whatever your experience, beginner or improver, this is the course for you. Small friendly groups and eight electric potter’s wheels ensure plenty of individual attention and guidance. Participants are consistently amazed at what they achieve in a day! The workshop starts at 10am where you’ll be individually assigned a potter’s wheel for the duration of the workshop. After tea/coffee, introductions and initial demonstration you will be taken as a group, step by step, through the pot throwing process. Once you have got the hang of things, you will be encouraged to develop at your own pace with individual tutoring as and when required. Around 1pm, a lunch consisting of rolls, cheese, ham, salad and fruit is served. In the afternoon there will be further demonstrations after which you will work larger lumps of clay, make bigger pots and explore different shapes and forms. At the end of the workshop you will be expected to clean your wheel and select your favourite one or two pieces, depending on size to be […]

Bromyard Gala is a hugely popular show and highlights the best of country pursuits, classic vehicles, steam engines and local produce, with an action packed central arena. The first Bromyard Gala was held in 1967 to showcase the attractions of the market town of Bromyard. Fast forward 53 years, and the event remains Herefordshire’s biggest celebration of country pursuits and rural lifestyle. Welcoming thousands of visitors over a two-day event, Bromyard Gala is a fantastic outing for all the family. From Heavy horses to steam engines, vintage caravans to handicrafts, every year the Gala gets bigger and better. There is a jam-packed programme of events over the weekend as well as countless stalls, demonstrations and activities to join in with. On-site parking is free and well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome. On-site parking is free and well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome. For more information visit the website 2020 PRICES TO BE CONFIRMED Learn more about Bromyard.

DATES ANNOUNCED FOR 2020 JULY 3, 4, 5 2020 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

Shobdon Food & Flying Festival has been a fixture of the county’s calendar for over a decade making it the longest running event of its kind in Herefordshire. What started as a village show with a few dozen visitors has grown into an event that now sees thousands flock to the small north Herefordshire village. Set in beautiful north Herefordshire surroundings at an historic WW2 airfield, this event combines the best local food, a host of aviation attractions, arts and crafts, demonstrations, live music and lots more. For Fliers: Browse the incredible collection of static aircraft and helicopters and watch dozens of interesting arrivals from around the country throughout the weekend. Could flying be the hobby for you? Take a light aircraft or helicopter trial flight over beautiful Herefordshire countryside. Enjoy talks and demonstrations on various aspects of aviation. Entry Fees – : Adults -£8, Under 16’s £2 and under 5’s Free of Charge Parking is free. No dogs allowed. W: shobdonfoodandflyingfestival.co.uk Sponsored by  

The Weir Garden is one of the National Trust’s most beautiful Herefordshire properties, running alongside the famous River Wye. The variety of veteran trees provide the perfect environment for a range of interesting mushrooms and plants to grow. The course starts with a short introduction on what to look for and a brief of the general countryside codes. Then you set off on a roughly 2.5 hour walk around the gardens and along the River Wye, learning how to identify the different plants and mushrooms found. Along the way stop for some seasonal homemade refreshments, such as wild garlic & hogweed soup. After the walk, the day will end with a tasty wild food lunch based on what is found and some pre-prepared homemade treats. After the course, you will receive an email list of everything talked about on the day to help you to remember what you have learnt. There are limited spaces available so please book your tickets online. Dates/times; 14th March & 28th March – 12pm-3.30pm 6th June – 12pm-3.30pm 4th July – 12pm-3.30pm 31st July – 11am-2.30pm Adults £50, under 16’s £25, under 12’s free Please note that only assistance dogs are allowed in the Weir […]

DATE ANNOUNCED FOR 2020 10-12 JULY INC Beer on the Wye XVI Hereford’s annual beer and cider festival is back for its sixteenth year and is set to return to Hereford over the weekend of the 10th to 12th July 2020 at the Hereford Rowing Club. BEER: Beer on the Wye XV will showcase over 135+ different real beers from breweries the length and breadth of the UK, with styles ranging from light ales to stouts; from lagers to dark milds and probably everything in between. As always there will be the popular Herefordshire Brewers’ Bar). The Foreign Beers Bar will again offer an eclectic and interesting range of 40 beers from overseas catering for those with more international tastes. CIDER & PERRY: As you might expect for an event based in Hereford there will be the very best range of ciders and perries from our local producers as well as some from the neighbouring counties. In total there will a choice of 130+ draught ciders and perries (over 100 from small Herefordshire producers) and a number of bottled products, some will be from new producers, as this vibrant sector continues to expand. Once again, beers and ciders will be sold in […]

The Leominster/Hereford Kite Festival returns once again!, a day of high-flying family fun whether you’re just watching or actually joining in the this amazing spectacle. From the whacky to the traditional, let’s go fly a kite at Berrington Hall; the skies above their beautiful grounds become awash with the colour and shapes of beautiful kites. It’s a laid-back friendly festival showcasing some of the best sport and single line kites. It’s for kite enthusiasts and for the public to come along and watch – and to bring along a kite and join in. The festival is at Berrington Hall on the lawns leading down to the lake. PUBLIC ACCESS: Members of the public are welcome to come along, watch or fly a kite. The site is on National Trust property, so there is an admission charge, which also includes the Hall and Gardens which are well worth a visit. For further information on taking part and spectating please see the website www.kitefestival.org.uk Learn more about Leominster

DATE ANNOUNCED FOR 2020 10-12 JULY INC Beer on the Wye XVI Hereford’s annual beer and cider festival is back for its sixteenth year and is set to return to Hereford over the weekend of the 10th to 12th July 2020 at the Hereford Rowing Club. BEER: Beer on the Wye XV will showcase over 135+ different real beers from breweries the length and breadth of the UK, with styles ranging from light ales to stouts; from lagers to dark milds and probably everything in between. As always there will be the popular Herefordshire Brewers’ Bar). The Foreign Beers Bar will again offer an eclectic and interesting range of 40 beers from overseas catering for those with more international tastes. CIDER & PERRY: As you might expect for an event based in Hereford there will be the very best range of ciders and perries from our local producers as well as some from the neighbouring counties. In total there will a choice of 130+ draught ciders and perries (over 100 from small Herefordshire producers) and a number of bottled products, some will be from new producers, as this vibrant sector continues to expand. Once again, beers and ciders will be sold in […]

DATE ANNOUNCED FOR NOZSTOCK 2020 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

The next Ross on Wye Carnival takes place on Saturday 1 August 2020. 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

The Herefordshire County Fair is now in its 42nd year and promises a great family day out.  This year there 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

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

Out of Nature is set to return in 2020. After three successful runs in 2013, 2015 and 2017, featuring work by over 60 different artists at Newport House, Out Of Nature will present its 4th sculpture show at Pensons, the Michelin star restaurant on the Netherwood Estate on the Herefordshire border. The exhibition will run from the 5th to 20th  of September 2020. As previously all proceeds will be donated to the Cart Shed, a charity based in Herefordshire that uses the natural environment to engage with people experiencing poor mental health. w: outofnature.org.uk PRICES AND DETAILS TBC

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 annual Kington Walks Festival, will take place September 17 – 20 2020 Updates as they are released For more information and to book walks visit the website Learn more about Kington.

Spend a creative and relaxing day making pots on the potter’s wheel. Ever yearned to go ‘hands on’ with a potter’s wheel…or maybe you need to fine tune your technique? Whatever your experience, beginner or improver, this is the course for you. Small friendly groups and eight electric potter’s wheels ensure plenty of individual attention and guidance. Participants are consistently amazed at what they achieve in a day! The workshop starts at 10am where you’ll be individually assigned a potter’s wheel for the duration of the workshop. After tea/coffee, introductions and initial demonstration you will be taken as a group, step by step, through the pot throwing process. Once you have got the hang of things, you will be encouraged to develop at your own pace with individual tutoring as and when required. Around 1pm, a lunch consisting of rolls, cheese, ham, salad and fruit is served. In the afternoon there will be further demonstrations after which you will work larger lumps of clay, make bigger pots and explore different shapes and forms. At the end of the workshop you will be expected to clean your wheel and select your favourite one or two pieces, depending on size to be […]

Hergest Croft Gardens Plant Fair offers over 40 plant and craft stalls from a wide range of local specialist nurseries. Many rare and unusual plants will be available, some of them propagated at the gardens Don’t miss the opportunity to visit the beautiful Hergest Croft Gardens as it basks in Autumn colours as well as the wonderful array of plants and crafts for sale. Hergest Croft Gardens lies in the heart of the Welsh Marches with stunning views towards the Black Mountains. The gardens contain a unique collection of rare plants, trees and shrubs and over 90 “Champion” Trees. There are gorgeous flower borders, an old fashioned Kitchen Garden, Azalea Garden, Maple Grove, and Park Wood, all to discover. With a Gift Shop and Tearooms the Gardens are the perfect place to explore and relax. w: hergest.co.uk Learn more about Kington   

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 […]

Spend a creative and relaxing day making pots on the potter’s wheel. Ever yearned to go ‘hands on’ with a potter’s wheel…or maybe you need to fine tune your technique? Whatever your experience, beginner or improver, this is the course for you. Small friendly groups and eight electric potter’s wheels ensure plenty of individual attention and guidance. Participants are consistently amazed at what they achieve in a day! The workshop starts at 10am where you’ll be individually assigned a potter’s wheel for the duration of the workshop. After tea/coffee, introductions and initial demonstration you will be taken as a group, step by step, through the pot throwing process. Once you have got the hang of things, you will be encouraged to develop at your own pace with individual tutoring as and when required. Around 1pm, a lunch consisting of rolls, cheese, ham, salad and fruit is served. In the afternoon there will be further demonstrations after which you will work larger lumps of clay, make bigger pots and explore different shapes and forms. At the end of the workshop you will be expected to clean your wheel and select your favourite one or two pieces, depending on size to be […]