Events/talks

March 11 Antiques for Everyone, with Kate Alcock, Commercial Road Baptist Church, Hereford, 7.45pm. Bring along an item of interest.

11 Talk, Aspects of Gardens 2004, Is Gardening an Art? By Noel Kingsbury, Churchill House, Churchill Gardens, 7.30pm. 01432 845312.

12 Taiko Drumming Workshop, Escelyside Hall, Michaelchurch, Escley, 7.30pm. 01981 510202.

13-14 Spring Fayre, Dymock Parish Hall Sat 2pm-5pm/Sun 11am-5pm. Guided walks to see daffodils each day 2.30pm. 01531 890453.

13 Audio Visual Show, Stretton Sugwas Village Hall, 7.30pm. 01432 761091.

13 Lady Hawkins School Association Quiz, Lady Hawkins, Kington, 7.30pm. 01544 267924.

13, Craft Coffee Morning, Almeley Village Hall, 10am-12noon. 01544 327835.

13 Meet the Housekeeper, Talk and tour 11am, Croft Castle. 01568 780246.

17 Lent and Lunch, Kingsland and Eardisland Hospice Friends. 01432 851000.

18 Aspects of Gardens 2004 Talk, Katie Fretwell, 'Hidcote Manor Garden', Churchill House, Churchill Gardens, 7.30pm. 01432 845312.

19 The Friends of Hereford Cathedral Lecture, An Evening with Kate Charles, College Hall, The Cloisters, 7.30pm. 01432 272358.

19 Illustrated Talk by Ian Bridge and Richard Morris 'Not just a load of hot air', a balloon flight over South Shropshire, Bodenham Chapel, 7.30pm. 01568 797531.

19-21 Giant Antiques Fair, Bingley Hall, County Showground, Weston Road, Stafford, 10am-5pm each day. 07071 284333.

19 Cheese and Wine tasting Forbury Chapel, Church Street, Leominster, 7.30pm, tickets from The Mousetrap/Orchard Hive & Vine or 01568 620249.

20 Radio Masterclass, how to become a broadcaster or set up your own station, Room A10, RNCB, Hereford, 10am-3.30pm. 020 7255 2012.

20 Spring Fayre, Priory Church, Leominster, 10am-12noon. 01568 610550.

20 Cwmbran Welsh Male Voice Choir, Lion Ballroom, 7pm. 01568 611232.

20 Barn Dance, Community Hall, Credenhill, 7.30pm, 760312. In aid of Credenhill Church and Men's Club.

20 Talk by Dr Bruce Roscoe, Admiral Rodney and the Battle of the Saintes: Why America Speaks English Today. Berrington Hall. 01568 615721.

20 or 21, 'Going to Pot', Raku pottery workshop, Canon Frome Court, nr Ledbury, book in advance, 01531 670203 or fromesociety@canonfromecourt.org.uk

21 Mothering Sunday, Lower Brockhampton, Nr Bromyard, 1.3pm. 01885 488099.

21 Mothers Day Lunch, Berrington Hall. 01568 615721.

Theatre

March 11-13 'The Holy Terror', by Simon Gray, Ambassador Theatre Group, Malvern Theatres, 8pm, Sat/Wed/Mats 2.30pm. 01684 892277.

11 'Circus Berzercus' Komedy of Errors, Comm College, Bishop's Castle, 7.30pm. 01588 638257.

12 'Infinite Number of Monkeys', Arts Alive, Chapel Lawn Village Hall, 7.30pm. 01547 530504.

12 'Danger! Falling Hippos', Chapel Lawn Village Hall, nr Bucknell, 7.30pm. 01547 530504.

13 Circus Berzercus, Komedy of Errors, Arts Alive, Cawley Hall, Eye, 7.30pm. 01568 615836.

13 'Tonight We Fly', Trestle Theatre Company, Wyeside, Builth Wells, 8pm. 01982 552555.

13 'Knock and the Door will be Opened', The Courtyard, 6.30pm and 8pm. 01432 359252.

13 'At the Drop of a Hippopotamus,' An Evening of Flanders and Swann, Market Theatre, Ledbury, 8pm. Tickets from Ledbury Maps and Books.

13 'Infinite Number of Monkeys', Arts Alive, Ledbury Market Theatre, 8pm. 01531 633760.

14 West Midland Area Young Farmers' Clubs Festival of Drama, The Courtyard (time to be confirmed) 01432 359252.

15-20 Hereford County Drama Festival, The Courtyard 7pm. 01432 359252.

16-20 'Viva Mexico', Malvern Light Opera Society, Malvern Festival Theatre, 7.30pm, Sat/Mat 2.30pm. 01684 892277.

16-18, 'The Masque of the Red Death', Fetch Theatre Company, Ledbury Youth Centre, 7.30pm. 01531 636147.

17-20 'Little Shop of Horrors', Aylestone School, 7.30pm. 01432 357371

19 'Once a Catholic', students of Hereford College of Art and Design, Folly Arts Theatre, Folly Lane Hereford, 7.30pm. 01432 273359.

19 'Treacherous Men and Constant Women', Leominster Library, 7.30pm. 01432 383290.

20 'Duchess of Malfi' students of Hereford College of Art and Design, Folly Arts Theatre, Folly Lane, Hereford, 7.30pm. 01432 273359.

20 A Recital of Music and Poetry, 'Over the Hills and Far Away', The Great Hall, The Bishop's Palace, Hereford, 7.30pm. 01432274213.

20 Arts Alive, Lempen Puppets, Puppets in the Wild, Almeley Village Hall, 3.30pm. 01544 327199.

Musical

March 12 The Herefordshire Youth Concert Band and The Band of the Prince of Wales's Division, The Shire Hall, Hereford, 7.30pm.

12 Hereford Chamber Choir and Ordo Vocum, The Leveche Ensemble, with Hereford Cathedral School Chamber Choir, Hereford Cathedral 7.30pm. 01432 761599.

13 Piano Recital by Warren Mailley-Smith, St Briavel's Church, 7.30pm. Admission at door.

13 Choral Workshop with The Penyard Singers, by Phil Ypres-Smith, 9.30am-5.15pm, call for venue 01989 750684.

13 Gala Concert, Herefordshire Music, Speech, Dance and Drama Festival, The Courtyard, 7pm. 01432 359252.

13 Saturday Caf, Frank O'Neil Trio, The Courtyard, 12noon-2pm. 01432 278118.

13 Music in New Radnor, New Radnor Community, 7.30pm. 01544 350301.

14 Clarinet Classics, Sue Gill (clarinet), Karen Suter (piano), Huntingdon Hall, Worcester, 3pm. 01905 611427.

17 Handel's Messiah, Holy Trinity College, Holy Trinity Church, 7.30pm. 01432 346907.

17 Band Night Born-Self & The Bitchpups, Club Imperial, Hereford, 8pm. 01432 360931.

18 Music out-reach day with local primary schools, workshops 10am, performance of The Pied Piper of Hamelin 2.15pm. (Fownhope, Hampton Dene, Trinity and Withington), Hereford Cathedral, 01432 271990.

19 Rod Kelly Trio, Swingin' Jazz Session, Storridge Village Hall, 8pm. 01886 880840.

20 Cathedral Choir in concert, in aid of Friends of St Mary's Church and the Perpetual Trust, St Mary's Church, 7pm. 01432 271990.

20 Spring Chamber Concert, St Michael's Church Michaelchurch, Escley, 7.30pm. 01981 510332.

20 Arts Alive, Ukelele Orchestra of Great Britain, Clifford Community Hall, 7.30pm. 01497 831663.

20 SoulD, eight-piece soul extravaganza, Wyeside, Builth Wells, 8pm. 01982 552555.

20 Nightjar Music, Phil Beer and Deb Sandland, Lady Hawkins Leisure Centre, Kington, 8pm. 01544 230441.

20 Cathedral Choir in concert at St Mary's Church, Kington, 7pm. 01432 271990.

20 'Hoover the Dog' Ceilidh with Sue Harris and Bandamania, Killorglin, The Rumbajax, Irish music, Memorial Hall, Presteigne, 6.30pm-11.45pm. 01544 260577.

Exhibitions

Spring Exhibition, Old Chapel Gallery, Pembridge, Mon-Sat 10am-5.30pm, Sun 11am-5.30pm. 01544 388842.

March 13-14 Annual Model Railway Exhibition, Glades Leisure Centre, Kidderminster, 10am-5pm. 0121 608 0015.

'til Mar 13, 'Creating a Splash', The St Ives Society of Artists Exhibition, Hereford Museum and Art Gallery, 10am-5pm. Tues-Sat.

'til March 14, Textiles Exhibition. Globe Gallery. 01497 821191.

'til Mar 19, Enchantment and Wonder, Magic and Surprise, Artwork by Jan Nesbitt and Julie Starks, Wyeside Gallery, Builth Wells, 10am-10pm Mon-Sat. 01982 552555.

'til Mar 31, Orleton Art Group Exhibition, Tenbury Wells Library. 01584 831458.

'til May 17, exhibition/sale by Rosie Martin's of oil and acrylic paintings, Shephard's Ice-cream Parlour, Hay-on-Wye. 01432 870919.

Clubs/classes/societies

March 11 Hereford Textile Crafts Group AGM, 'sit and stitch', The Young Farmers Club, Hereford. 2-4.30pm. 01432 840559.

11 Hereford Scottish Dance Club, Hampton Park Church, 7.45-9.45pm. 01432 267356.

11 AGM followed by talk, 'River birds of the Monnow,' Herefordshire Ornithological Club, Holmer Parish Centre, 8pm. 01432 273167.

11 Historical Association, Hereford Branch, Talk, 'Ramsay Macdonald, Maker or Traitor', Cathedral School Library, Castle Street, 7.30pm. 01432 850558.

12 Steam and Vapour Trails, Dave Withey, Worcester Locomotive Society, The Brewery Inn, Ledbury, 8pm. 01531 634328.

12 Ross Barn Dance Club, Chris James, Bridstow Parish Hall, 8pm. 01432 359354.

13 Forest of Dean, Herefordshire Ornithological Club, 01989 750297.

14 Richmond Country Music Club, Tom Healy Band. 01432 357131.

15 Craft Afternoon knitting/sewing/crotchet by qualified teacher, Age Concern, West Street, Leominster. 01568 611054.

16 Worcester Locomotive Society, L Weeks, Old World Cuba. GWRSA Club, Hereford, 8pm. 01531 634328.

16 Ross-on-Wye Horticultural Society, 'Hanging Baskets and Planters' James Boyle of Chepstow Garden Centre, Larruperz Centre, 7.30pm. 01989 730685.

16 Hereford Mountain Club, The Swan Inn, Aylestone Hill, 9.30pm. 01432 268533.

16 Hereford and Gloucester Canal Trust, Dave Walker (SARA) Severn Area Rescue Association. Verzons Inn, Trumpet, 7.30pm for 8pm. 01531 670381.

16 Herefordshire Nature Trust, Hereford branch meeting 'Gardening for wildlife' by Helen Williams, Woollard Room, RNCB, 7.30pm. 01432 880217.

16 Egyptian Dance, Monkland Village Hall, 6.30pm, suitable for beginners. 01544 267808.

17 Herefordshire Nature Trust, Weobley branch meeting, 'Wildlife and the Law', by B Wood and K. Le Goode, Police Wildlife Liaison Officers, Hopelands Village Hall, 7.30pm. 01544 318022.

17 Bromyard and District Garden Club, Container Gardening, talk by Angela Thompson. Bromayrd Leisure Centre. 7.45pm. 01885 483794

17 Hereford Accordion Club, Black Swan Hotel, Leominster, 01432 840608.

18 Hereford Scottish Dance Club, Hampton Park Church, 7.45-9.45pm. 01432 267356.

18 Hereford Floral Society, In-Club Afternoon, The Richmond Place Club, 1.45pm. 01981 250326.

18 Herefordshire Nature Trust Ewyas Harold branch meeting, 'Butterflies' by Martyn Davies, Memorial Hall, Ewyas Harold, 7.30pm. 01981 240710.

19 Hereford Arts Appreciation Society, Jack Calow, Going Down the Wye with William Gilpin. Woollard Room, RNCB, 2.30pm. 01432 358010.

19 Western Front Association, 'Strategic Overview of WWI' with Tony Laird, The Cherry Orchard Centre, Worcester, 7.30pm. 01432 870420.

19 Ross Barn Dance Club, Mike Swash, Bridstow Parish Hall, 8pm. 01432 359354.

Groups

March 16 Hereford Christian Ecology Group, talk by Esther de Waal 'Bounty and Beauty', St John's Church, St Owen Street, 7.30pm. 01432 279740.

18 Library Users Group meeting, Bromyard Library, 7pm, 01981 250561. All welcome.

Gardens

March 21 Little Malvern Court, Little Malvern, four miles south of Malvern A4104, 2-5pm. 01562 777014.

'til Sept 30, Every Wed/Thurs, NGS Ivy Croft Ivington Green, nr Leominster, 9am-1pm and 2-4pm. 01568 720344.

Open Daily: Moors Meadow Garden and Nursery, 11am-5pm. Close Wed/Thur. 01885 410318.

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