What's On and Things To Do Around Lydney

No need to throw away your broken items. Bring your broken item for our excellent and skilled repairers to repair – furniture, toys, tools, electronics, household appliance, clothing and textiles, and more. We have a number of excellent and skilled repairers. We can repair almost anything.

The return of the Committee Band! They missed playing together and we missed dancing to them so much that they have got back together. They are only booked to play at Stroud Ceilidhs and 2 festivals this year, so you can’t miss this one.

Lord Kelvin is amongst the most famous scientists ever, contributing hugely to physics and development of the so-called Victorian internet. His atmospheric work, though, is unappreciated.

Join us this May for a half-term fit for a King (or Queen). Find out more about the royal victims of smallpox, whilst helping Dr Jenner find his royal patient in a special trail only available during the holiday.

Unique historic garden of a keen plantsman, with far-reaching views across R Severn. Gardens contain many rare plants which thrive in the warm micro-climate against stone walls of mediaeval castle. Woodland, historic trees and stunning terraced borders.

Peaceful country garden in 2 acres with stunning views of surrounding countryside. High walls provide a backdrop for rambling roses, clematis, and honeysuckles. Organic garden with large variety of perennials, annuals, shrubs and specimen trees with yr-round colour. Vegetable garden, wildlife and formal ponds.

-acre cottage garden with modern touches, from early spring. Gravelled entry, borders with shrubs, large-leaf plants, and lavenders. Newly planted white border. Corner area with Japanese elements leading to paths which wind around colourful shrubs, climbers and perennial-filled borders. Small pond with waterfall.

9 acres of mature woodland gardens with streams, ponds, formal gardens with over 80 varieties of trees. Wild flower meadows host a variety of wild Orchids species. Traditional games on the lawns and lunches served on the terraces. Garden tours available.

Corner garden filled with interest and design ideas to maximise smaller spaces. A series of interlinking colour themed rooms, some on different levels. Packed with perennials, grasses, ferns and bamboos. A pergola, small man made stream, fruit and vegetables and pots in abundance on gravelled areas.

Our 7th. annual duck race, always a wonderful family day out. 1,000 ducks (plastic!) are thrown into the River Wye over the parapet of the bridge. They can then be followed by walking along the river bank, through Tintern old railway station and across the water meadows to the churchyard.

Garden established 12 yrs ago from blank canvas. Large flat garden with formal lawns, colourful herbaceous borders, shrubberies and long border with mini stumpery. Incl wild flower meadow incorporating soft fruits and fruit trees, allotment-size productive vegetable plot, greenhouse and composting area.

NB: This event has now been CANCELLED by the organizers at Tortworth Court (listing updated 16th May 2018).

Approx ¾-acre garden in traditional English style. Walled garden with many split sections incl rose beds, herbaceous, shrubs and mature trees. Vegetable garden and small orchard outside walled area.

This special one day event will see a talented local quilting groups work be put on display at Westbury Court Garden. Booking Not Needed.

Chepstow Town Market Sunday 10th June - fantastic local foodies, makers and creators. Bill King Artisan Baker and his super sourdoughs, Taffy’s Treats - Fudge, Mêl Honey local Torfaen honey, something for the cake lovers Dot’s sweet bakery and something for the beer drinkers BaaBrewing, Monmouthshire...

Book talk and signing

A tribute to prolific singer/songwriter Carole King by Nikki Gillis. Tapestry was her second album recorded in 1971 selling 25 million copies worldwide. The double-sided single “I Feel the Earth Move” and “It’s Too Late” spent 5 weeks at No 1 in America.

The enchanting and timeless children’s story in a brand new musical version. Come and marvel at John Dolittle’s ability to talk to the animals. Presented by Katch 22 Theatre Co. Dr Doolittle is being played by Stuart Ash, who delighted audiences with his role as ‘Aladdin’ in Savoy Theatre’s last pantomime.

Book talk and signing

3 beautiful gardens set in the valley of Longhope. Each garden has its own style and delights for you to discover with sweeping views across the valley to May Hill and the Forest of Dean. 3 Church Road is a long garden divided into rooms with a large collection of hardy geraniums.

3 beautiful gardens set in the valley of Longhope. Each garden has its own style and delights for you to discover with sweeping views across the valley to May Hill and the Forest of Dean. 3 Church Road is a long garden divided into rooms with a large collection of hardy geraniums.

Redesigned in 2014 by the current owners. The garden has been densely planted with a wide variety of trees, shrubs and bulbs for year-round interest and continues to be developed.

Mulberry House: a delightful rear garden with views out to beautiful listed village buildings. Imaginatively planted and nurtured by a plant lover with an artistic eye. Themed herbaceous borders and areas of shrub planting provide a long season of colour and interest.

1½ acres on different levels with wild area, pond, herbaceous borders, textural planting, vegetable garden and disabled garden. Sean is a garden designer. Plant sales.

1½ acres on different levels with wild area, pond, herbaceous borders, textural planting, vegetable garden and disabled garden. Sean is a garden designer. Plant sales.

We’re excited to be running our first Spring courses in Gloucestershire this year by kind permission of the National Trust. Woodchester Park is well situated being just off the M5, within easy reach of Gloucester, Cirencester, Cheltenham, Chippenham and Bristol.

See, smell and taste wild garlic in Newark Park gardens and the estate.Head out into the fresh air and discover the beautiful views over the Cotswold countryside, swathes of wild garlic and the sharp and tasty tang that accompanies a walk. Explore the Newark estate and gardens to see our wonderful wild garlic.

Experience Newark House as it might have been in the Edwardian era. Meet busy butlers and maids, watch them about their work and you might even join the family of the house for their afternoon tea! Get into the spirit of Newark Park’s bygone era as we bring Newark’s Edwardian past to life.

Rockfield Park dates from C17 and is situated in the heart of the Monmouthshire countryside on the banks of the River Monnow. The extensive grounds comprise formal gardens, meadows and orchard, complemented by riverside and woodland walks.

On Thursday 24th May, Care UK’s Scarlet House, on Westward Road, is inviting local people to mark Dementia Awareness Week with a free event to learn more about what it is like to live with dementia.

4 acres of woodland, meadows, ponds and streams. A tranquil and relaxed country garden of scents, sights and sounds. Interest all year with drifts of tulips, wild daffodils and common spotted orchids in spring. Good Autumn colour.

Danbury MotorCaravans, the UK’s largest VW and Ford Campervan converter, is having a fun filled event over the spring bank holiday weekend, throwing open its doors so people can experience the fun and freedom of owning a Danbury MotorCaravan.

Earth and Air 3 is a multi media exhibition by 14 local artists and craft makers who together are Made in Ross - the arts and crafts collective based upstairs in the Market House in the centre of the historic town of Ross-on-Wye.

Mike Swash is a local photographer who captures the beauty and majesty of nature in his landscapes and intimate aspects of wildlife in his photographs. Made in Ross are delighted that Mike will be exhibiting in the gallery for the month of June.

Book talk and signing

Book talk and signing

Book talk and signing

Book talk and signing

2018 will be the 16th year of the Welsh Perry and Cider Festival…As with all great ideas, this one began in a pub, among friends. These friends just happened to enjoy making (and drinking) cider too.

The Monmouthshire Food Festival returns this Spring with a full programme of demonstrations, talks, tastings and lots of food and drink to try and buy.

The Monmouthshire Food Festival comes to you from the glorious surroundings of Caldicot Castle with a full programme of demonstrations, talks, tastings and lots of food and drink to try and buy.

An evening of eclectic acoustic music from critically acclaimed trio Whalebone. The award winning instrumental trio, whose blend of Celtic folk music interwoven with strands of rock, Americana and Eastern European tradition has earned them a following both in the U.K.

If you’re wondering where the music of Nashville troubadour Woody Pines comes from, look to the streets! As a professional busker, Woody first cut his teeth, drawing liberally from the lost back alley anthems and scratchy old 78’s of American roots music, whether country blues, jugband, hokum or hillbilly.

One of the most cherished plays around the world, Split Second Productions present Oscar Wilde’s hilarious classic with two men playing every part.

An American hip hop group, known for bringing the genre its first mainstream success with the smash hit ‘Rapper’s Delight’ in 1979. With a backing based on Chic’s disco classic ‘Good Times’, it was the first hip hop song to make the US Billboard Hot 100.

PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS RESCHEDULED FROM WED 30TH MAY Keepy Uppy - (Two Shows) This is a play for the 2018 world cup year for football fans, non-football fans, children and families. With few words and bold physicality, fab footie moves, flicks, sidesteps and original live music.

Where you and your children can party like it’s 1992! This is a family rave for children from birth to 11 year olds and their adult accomplices, with live DJs bringing you a mix of old skool and club classics, along with a dance floor, balloons, Confetti, bubbles, face painting, glow sticks and club lights (no...

This band’s competing history dates back to before World War 1 and they have appeared on BBC 2’s Best of Brass

Son Yambu play authentic Cuban son, the intoxicating fusion of Spanish and African rhythms that gave rise to salsa. The band features a new generation of Cuban musicians who are all passionate about maintaining the traditions of the genre, continuing the Buena Vista legacy that put Cuban music back on the map in 1997.

Fosseway Artist’s will be holding their 98th Exhibition displaying different mediums and genres. This provides practising local artists with an opportunity to exhibit and sell their work