Toddle Time

Toddle Time happens every Monday from 10.30am to 11.30am.

Have fun in the Onny Meadows exploring and letting off steam.

Every week there are different activities centred on exploring nature and the outdoors - you might also have to help the toddlers get crafty and creative.

Events are buggy-friendly and there is an indoor alternative in the event of bad weather.

Suitable for children under the age of 5 accompanied by an adult.

Free of charge. No need to book, just turn up.

Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 0345 678 9024

Season Calendar produced by The Courtyard Theatre, Hereford

The Courtyard, Edgar Street, Hereford, HR4 9JR.  Box Office - 01432 340555  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Events Calendar produced by Ludlow Town Council

Events Calendar produced by Ludlow Assembly Rooms

Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 1 Mill Street, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1AZ Box Office: 01584 878141

Ludlow Castle Events for 2012

JANUARY - Weekends Only ( 10.00 am - 4.00 pm)

Last admission half an hour before closing time.

Inclement Weather Conditions - Please telephone the Castle before starting your journey to check that the venue is open - we assess the situation daily in these circumstances.

Telephone 01584 873355 or 01584 874465

Events Calendar provided by Ledbury Market Theatre

Box Office opening hours are 08:45 to 16:45 Monday to Thursday and 08:45 to 16:30 Friday. Payment may be made by cash or credit card during those hours. Patrons may book there in person, or by phone, on 01432-383663. (Please note that this Hereford number is a direct line to our Box Office in St. Katherines.)

Our out-of-hours telephone booking number is 07967-517125. Tickets for all shows may also be bought on the door, subject to availability.

Telephoned enquiries for all live shows may be made to 01531-633760. However, bookings may only be made online or via the Box Office.

The Market Theatre, Market Street, Ledbury, Herefordshire HR8 2AQ.

Berrington Hall Calendar of Events

Berrington Hall, near Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 0DW. Telephone: 01568 615721

Croft Castle and Parkland Calendar of Events

Croft Castle and Parkland, Yarpole, near Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 9PW. Telephone: 01568 780246

Historic Landscape walks throughout Herefordshire 2012 Programme

Hampton Court Castle Events for 2012

Hampton Court, Herefordshire is a castle on the meadows of the river Lugg, backed by a steep wooded escarpment and surrounded by woodland and grounds of 1,000 acres. Founded by King Henry in the early 15th century the castle has been completely restored.

The Gardens at Hampton Court are spectacular and although a recent development, are now receiving national recognition.

Carding Mill Valley Calendar of Events for 2012

National Trust Education, Chalet Pavilion, Carding Mill Valley, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6JG

Telephone: 01694 725006  Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Royal Welsh Agricultural Society Events Calendar for 2012

The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society, Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3SY

Telephone: 01982 553683  Fax: 01982 553563  E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Ludlow Music Society - Heath Quartet

Works by Mendelssohn, Janáček and Schumann

Mendelssohn: String Quartet in E flat, Op.12
Janáček: String Quartet No.2, Intimate Letters
Schumann: String Quartet in A, Op.41 No.3

The Heath Quartet is rapidly emerging as an exciting and original voice on the international chamber music scene sweeping up accolades and competition wins across Europe as they do so. This year they have been awarded a prestigious Borletti-Buitoni Special Ensemble Scholarship and undertake two complete Beethoven Quartet cycles at the Fàcyl Festival in Salamanca, and in Edinburgh.

Saturday 4 February 2012 at 7:30pm

photo by Sussie Ahlburg

The Heath Quartet are: Richard Heath and Cerys Jones, violins; Gary Pomeroy, viola; Christopher Murray, cello

“The Heath Quartet displayed a rare musicality...A keen interpretive insight combined with refined playing, this is one of the most interesting young quartets I have heard in recent years.” The Strad

Moor Park is between Ludlow and Richards Castle, about one and a half miles south-west of Ludlow along the Ludlow to Presteigne road (B4361).  OS Grid reference SO 502 715.  Sat Nav SY8 4DZ.

Ludlow Racecourse Meeting

1pm - 4pm Draft fixture and may be subject to change please check before leaving.

Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood

Nurse Norah arrived in Nottingham to deliver her precious charges, Janet and John, into the safe keeping of their Uncle, the Sherrif.  Unbeknown to Nurse Norah the wicked Sherif, with the assistance of his not very bright henchman Herman, set about stealing them in order to keep their money. But, fear not Robin Hood, with the aid of his merry men and the beautiful Maid Marian will thwart their evil plans.  Robin needs your help! Come along and be a member of Robin’s gang and enjoy the madness and mayhem with all the family.

Weds 8th & 15th, Thurs 16th, Evening performances 7.00pm

Weds 15th, Thurs 16th, Fri 17th, Sat 18th Matinees 2.00pm

Tickets: £11, Concessions £9 Family Ticket (2 adults and 2 children) £35

Box Office Tel No: 01432 340555

The Courtyard, Edgar Street, Hereford, HR4 9JR

Borderline Blues Band

Take 3 middle-aged blokes who've been playing blues since they were young shavers. Put them together and let them loose on the pub/club gig circuit. Welcome to the Borderline Blues Band. FREE Entry 21.00 -  23.00

The Bell, Etnam Street, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 8AE

Visual Arts Exhibition - Bronte Woodruff

Gallery and Cafe at The Ludlow Assembly Rooms.

A rural artist drawing inspiration from the Marches landscape, Brontë’s work is a distillation of observations, aiming to evoke atmosphere and energy while exploring  different papers and media.    

Friday 10 February to Friday 23 March

Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 1 Mill Street, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1AZ

Ghost Hunt at The Feathers Hotel

The Feathers Inn became The Feathers Hotel in 1863 and along with Ludlow Castle has become the focal point for tourists visiting the historic town. It has also become known as an extremely haunted location and has given many of its residents a fright or two over the years.

Room 211 apparently plays host to a rather jealous spirit who doesn't take kindly to female guests. One visitor awoke to find herself being dragged out of bed by her hair. Upon finally falling asleep again she awoke to find herself drenched in water, while the bed around her remained dry. Her partner meanwhile slept soundly, experiencing just a pleasant gentle stroking sensation on his face.

The apparition of a gentleman dressed in Victorian clothing has been seen by guests and staff walking his dog through room 232 into room 233 before disappearing. The car park outside is the scene of a frequently witnessed 'modern' ghost which only seems seems to appear to men. A young, scantily clad girl has been seen on many occasions walking through cars before vanishing into thin air. It is thought that this is a very rare 'living' ghost, and a local researcher even believes he has found the girl in question. Now living elsewhere, she apparently used to take that route to visit a relative, and since it was such a happy time in her life, often visualises herself walking that same path again.

It is evident that The Feathers Hotel is a hotspot for paranormal activity and inexplicable incidents, so why not join Eerie Evenings for a night of otherworldly entertainment in this magnificent location?

An Eerie Evening at The Feathers Hotel Includes:

~ Welcome Drink of Traditional Mead
~ Two Course Evening Meal
~ History Talk and Ghostly Tales
~ Platform Readings from our Spiritualist Mediums
~ Late Night Ghost Hunt & Paranormal Investigation
~ Opportunity to use Ghost-Hunting Equipment
~ Séance and Controlled Contact Experiments
~ Optional Hotel Accommodation with Breakfast
~ Refreshments Throughout

*The event will run from approx. 8pm - 2.30am*
*Guests with hotel rooms can check in from 3pm and must check out by 11am*

Contact: 0845 201 3994 or  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Croft Castle and Parkland - Family Outdoor Trails

Dust of the winter cobwebs and make the most of the great outdoors with a spring family trail at each National Trust site in Herefordshire this half-term. Daily from 11 February to
19 February 2012

More Information: Property Office, 01568 780246, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

• Booking Not Needed, 10.00am - 4:30 pm
• Normal Admission Charges Apply, Per Item £2 (per trail)

Croft Castle and Parkland, Yarpole, near Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 9PW. Telephone: 01568 780246

Brockhampton Estate - Family Outdoor Trail

Dust off the winter cobwebs. Make the most of the great outdoors with a spring family trail this half-term. £2.00 including prize. Daily between 11th and 19th February.

More Information: Brockhampton Estate, 01885 482077, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

• Booking Not Needed, 11am - 4pm
• Normal Admission Charges Apply, Child £2.00

Brockhampton Estate, On the Herefordshire/Worcestershire border, 2 miles east of Bromyard

Berrington Hall - Family outdoor trails

Dust off the winter cobwebs and make the most of the great outdoors with a spring family trail at each National Trust site in Herefordshire this half-term. Daily between 11th February and 19th February.

More Information: Property Administrator, 01568 615721, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

• Booking Not Needed, 11am - 4pm
• Normal Admission Charges Apply.  Child £2.00 (per trail)

Berrington Hall, near Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 0DW. Telephone: 01568 615721

Berrington Hall - Bird box making

Build your own bird box with the Trust Rangers using timber from our estates in Herefordshire.  Suitable for children 5 years above.

More Information: Property Administrator, 01568 615721, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

• Booking Advisable 01568 615721
• Normal Admission Charges Apply, 12pm - 3pm
• Suitable for Groups
• £3.50 per bird box

Berrington Hall, near Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 0DW. Telephone: 01568 615721

Brockhampton Estate - Build a birdbox

Build you own bird box with the Trust Rangers using timber from our Estate Suitable for children 5 years and above.

More Information: Brockhampton Estate, 01885 482077, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

• Booking Not Needed, 11am - 4pm
• Normal Admission Charges Apply, Child £4.00

Brockhampton Estate, On the Herefordshire/Worcestershire border, 2 miles east of Bromyard

Croft Castle and Parkland - Build A Bird Box

Build your own bird box with the Trust Rangers using timber from our estates in Herefordshire. Suitable for children 5 years and above.

More Information: Property Office, 01568 780246, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

• Booking Not Needed, 12.00pm - 3.00 pm
• Normal Admission Charges Apply, Per Item £4 (per bird box)

Croft Castle and Parkland, Yarpole, near Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 9PW. Telephone: 01568 780246

The New Budapest Cafe Orchestra

The New Budapest Café Orchestra play powerful and driving folk-based music from Eastern Europe, inspired by the music of European gypsies. Comprising five fabulous players of violins, guitar, accordion, double bass, saz & balalaika the New Budapest Café Orchestra plays an impassioned but often tender mixture of Hungarian Czardas, Russian and Ukranian folk songs and dances from Romania and Bulgaria as well as their own electrifying compositions. The music evokes vivid images of Tzigane fiddle maestros, Budapest café life and gypsy campfires. Good enough to make you want to book a holiday in Budapest!

Tickets: Adult - £10.00   Child - £6.00  Time: 19:45   Contact: 01600 890502

Goodrich Village Hall , nr Ross on Wye , HR9 6HY

King Pleasure and the Biscuit Boys

Ludlow Assembly Rooms, Auditorium.

Time: 8pm Price £13.00 (£12.00 concessions)

Jazz, blues and swing

‘the hardest act to follow since the parting of The Red Sea’ Paul Jones on BBC Radio 2

‘Behind the fun and rollicking good times lies an outfit skilled enough for the horns to come on with the bite and precision of the Basie Band’ The Guardian

‘A joyous jamboree of Jazz. King Pleasure? King Wonderful!’ Sunday Mercury

King Pleasure and the Biscuit Boys are more than just the world’s greatest swing band, they are an institution! The band have been on the road for two decades playing every European country as well as the USA and Russia and recording ten CDs. Dazzling musicianship, riveting stage performances, more than 50 TV appearances and 75 radio broadcasts have established them as the Kings of Swing.

Suitable for age 16+

Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 1 Mill Street, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1AZ Box Office: 01584 878141

The Ludlow Pudding Experience

Time: 7pm in Oscars.  Box Office 01584 878141

If a dinner with seven desserts is your idea of heaven, book your place at our monthly pudding extravaganza. There's a choice of main courses, then the pudding selection includes old favourites and intriguing new desserts to try, with a vote for the best!

£15.95 for main course, glass of house wine, all puddings and coffee

The vote
The winning pudding will make it to the top of the list next time along with six new contenders

Example: January 2011 menu

Chicken with a white wine sauce with herb potatoes and salad
Salmon and dill fishcakes, homemade chips and salad
Potato, leek and Gruyere tart, homemade salsa and green salad

A glass of house wine

The main event

Fig and banana Tarte Tatin - winner for the last two months
Panettone and butter pudding
Ginger Pudding
Epiphany tart
Edinburgh Fog
Chestnut mousse
Caramel oranges

All served with lashings of custard or cream

Coffee

Ludlow Assembly Rooms, Ludlow.  Box Office 01584 878141

Ludlow Racecourse Meeting

1pm - 4pm Draft fixture and may be subject to change please check before leaving.

Herefordshire Marmalade Festival 2012

Herefordshire Marmalade Festival takes place every February to raise funds for its chosen charities and provide some fun and entertainment in the cold winter months for Bromyard’s visitors and residents.

The main part of the festival is the marmalade making competition and other activities usually include a bike ride, a walk, coffee morning, marmalade and jam sales, lunches, breakfasts and a church service.

The 2012 festival takes place on 24th, 25th and 26th February 2012 and full details will appear on this website during the buildup. If you require more information email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Clive John.

Clive has never known anything but music and has been singing ever since he was able to make a noise.  2010 saw the release of Clive’s seventh album 'The Spirit', and along with The Spirit Band (aka The Johnny Cash Roadshow), Clive will bring this amazing album to life.  A fine collection of original country and country/rock, the show will also include the best of Johnny Cash and a few surprise covers as well.  A rare and unmissable opportunity to see a great band playing great songs.  Tickets £14 (£12 students)

Market Theatre, Ledbury at 20:00. The telephone booking service on 01531-636147. Tickets for live shows may be bought on the door, subject to availability.

The Market Theatre, Market Street, Ledbury, Herefordshire   HR8 2AQ

Ludlow Music Society - Caird Oboe Quartet

Works by Mozart, Schubert, Moeran, Britten and Dorati

Mozart: Quartet in C, K285
Schubert: String Trio in B flat, D471
Moeran: Fantasy Quartet,
Britten: Phantasy Quartet, Op.2
Antal Dorati: 3 Pieces for solo oboe
Mozart: Oboe Quartet in F, K370

Saturday 25 February 2012 at 7:30pm

George Caird enjoys an international reputation as an oboist and music educator. For this concert he brings together the group that won plaudits in 2004 for their CD of English works for oboe and strings, composed for the celebrated British oboist Léon Goossens, two of which are featured in this concert.

The Caird Oboe Quartet are George Caird, oboe; Simon Blendis, violin; Louise Williams, viola; Jane Salmon, cello

"All beautifully played by the oboist George Caird with some expert chamber-musician friends."
The Observer

photo by Phil Hitchman

Moor Park School, Richards Castle, Ludlow SY8 4DZ