Events Around Presteigne

Parallel Visions by Lesley Wootton and Jane Farrington. These two mixed media artists have work which is uncannily complementary, often with a surreal or tongue-in-cheek element.

‘Out of the Wood’ at the Bleddfa Centre’s apple orchard is a contemporary sculpture exhibition bringing together 13 invited artists from Wales and England.

5 acre south facing garden developed over 50 years, set in magnificent hilly countryside. Some herbaceous and extensive lawns around the house. Mown paths lead through shrubs, roses and specimen trees down to the half acre Oak Pool 200ft below.

“From Past to Present”- A concert by the Lay Clerks of Hereford Cathedral in St Mary’s Church, Pembridge (HR6 9EA) on Saturday September 28th at 7.30pm. The Lay Clerks of Hereford Cathedral are the men who sing the alto, tenor and bass in the cathedral choir.

Parallel Visions by Lesley Wooton and Jane Farrington. These two mixed media artists have work which is uncannily complementary, often with a surreal or tongue-in-cheek element Lesley’s images, collages, and painted furniture and boxes reveal an emotional or experiential journey expressed in paint.

Led by John Rowlands-Pritchard An inclusive day course for singers and also for those with interests in the history of music, theology, meditation, and cultural history.

Local artist Kate Green is walking the Elan Valley Aqueduct in the summer of 2019. She will be exploring, gathering and sharing stories from places along the length of the 73 mile pipe that supplies Birmingham with water from the Welsh mountains.

Led by Drusilla Cole, this active workshop is very engrossing and produces some fabulous prints, perfect for making cards or framed works to hang. This session is perfect for first timers and those who have some experience but would like to learn more and improve their linocut techniques and ideas.

Led by Elizabeth Halls. ‘Finding Silence’ will be anchored around James Roose-Evans’ book of the same name.

A huge Craft Fair, consisting of 54 stalls, both inside the church and in marquees in the church grounds. The event will be well sign posted locally and these will direct you to free parking on the Recreation Ground, just a 2 minute walk from the venue. The parking will be stewarded.

Tonight we will welcome Paul Green, who runs a plant nursery in Newent, Gloucestershire, called “Green’s Leaves”. Paul has visited us before and he will bring with him a van load of plants, which are in season in September, and tell us about them.

¾ acre garden, ’rescued’ since 1997, surrounds the 1820’s stone farmhouse (not open). The courtyard contains a pond, mixed borders, fruit trees and shrubs, with steps up to a terrace which leads to lawn and vegetable plot.

Classical music concert features Shostakovich’s String Quartet no 7 opus 108 - Schoenberg’s ’Verklarte Nacht’ (Tranfigured Night) opus 4 - Alberga’s ’Succubus Moon’ for oboe and string quartet - and Schubert’s String Quartet D. 810 ’Death and the Maiden’.

Classical music concert features JS Bach’s Ricercar in 6 voices from ’The Musical Offering’ - Alberga’s String Quartet no 3 - and Schubert’s Quintet D.956 ’cello Quintet’.

Go behind the scenes this September and discover parts of the collection and castle you’ve never seen before. See conservation in action, get hands on with cleaning, discover pesky pests, see inside our secret stores and find out more about what it’s like to be a volunteer in the castle.

Classical music concert features Schubert’s String Quartet D.703 ’Quartett Satz’ - Bartok’s from 44 Duos for 2 violins - Alberga’s ’Shining Gate of Morpheus’ for horn and string quartet - Purcell’s Fantasia upon One Note - Shostakovich’s String Quartet no 8 opus...

A haunting and immaculately crafted concert - The Songs of Nick Drake by Keith James This concert begins with an introductory set of timeless songs by brilliant songwriters – all contemporary with Nick Drake. Richard Thompson, Roy Harper, Sandy Denny, Al Stewart, Vashti Bunyan, John Martyn and Bert Jansch.

Brighton based folk/rock singer-songwriter Dessie Magee, hails from Belfast, Northern Ireland. With a diverse musical background, Dessie’s music has recently taken a softer approach drawing influences from the likes of Hozier, Ben Howard, Nathaniel Rateliff and Fink, though not leaving his heavy roots behind.

A new quarterly night celebrating the start of each season in music and spoken word from the borders and beyond, curated by Guardian/Observer/Radio 3 journalist and broadcaster Jude Rogers.

Music-Live-Dance-Ruff The Sundown Jazz Society, Jakey Boy Hughes and your hosts The Butcher’s Dogs!

Hay on WI are a branch of the Women’s Institute and are a friendly group of women who meet at 7.30pm on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at Cusop Village Hall. We have interesting talks, have a craft group and a Book Group and go on visits. Members free (annual fee) Visitors £3.

Nick Drake is the most revered of all this country’s songwriters. He recorded three Albums 1969 - 1972 but was almost entirely unknown in his day. After his death in 1974, aged 26, his music almost disappeared into obscurity.

Brighton based folk/rock singer-songwriter Dessie Magee, hails from Belfast, Northern Ireland. With a diverse musical background, Dessie’s music has recently taken a softer approach drawing influences from the likes of Hozier, Ben Howard, Nathaniel Rateliff and Fink, though not leaving his heavy roots behind.

The Hay on Wye Walking Festival is a celebration of two-footed fun in and around the beautiful border town of Hay on Wye.