events/talks

Mar 31 Whist Drive in aid of Acorns Children's Hospice, Staunton on Wye Village Hall, 7.15pm for 7.30pm start. 01981 500350.

April 1 Monkland Spring Show, Monkland Village Hall, (9.30-11am to bring in exhibits), Show starts 2.30pm. 01568 720265.

2 Dowsing for Health Workshop, Canon Frome Court, Canon Frome, 10.30am to 4.30pm. 01981 250903.

4 Mothers Union Afternoon Tea for mums, dads and grandparents, 4 Probert Close, Dilwyn. 01568 720352.

8 Easter Coffee Morning, Stretton Sugwas Village Hall, 10am-12noon.

9 Palm Sunday, Donkey procession with Hereford Cathedral, 10am, Bishop's Palace.

theatre

Mar 30 An Audience with Barry Norman, The Courtyard, 7.30pm. 0870 1122330.

30 The Motown Show, Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 8pm. 01874 611622.

30 Comedy Club, Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 8pm. 01874 611622.

30-April 1 The Nutcracker, Russian State Ballet of Siberia, Malvern Theatres, 8pm, Sat mat 2.30pm. 01684 892277.

April 2 Were You There? Drama version of The Way of the Cross, St John's Methodist Church, St Owen's Street, Hereford. 7pm, admission free.

3-8 See How They Run, Malvern Theatres, 8pm, Wed/Sat mats 2.30pm. 01684 892277.

7-8 The Princess and the Hunter, Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, Fri 7pm/Sat 2pm. 01874 611622.

8 Secrets and Lies and DIY, Adforton Village Hall, 7.30pm. 01568 770437.

music

Mar 30 Elvis and The Memphis Mafia, Charity Concert, Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm. 01874 611622.

April 1 South Powys Youth Orchestra, Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7pm. 01874 611622.

1 Trans Global Underground, Ks Club, Berrington St, Hereford, 8.30pm. 01432 360799.

2 Best Musicals Ever, Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm. 01874 611622..

2 Pete Barnard Jazz and Booze Band, The New Priory Hotel, Stretton Sugwas, 2.30pm. 01432 760264.

2 Farmers Jazz Club, Widemarsh Street Hereford, Andy Masefield Jazz Band, 8-11pm. 01432 276304.

6 Lynne Heraud and Pat Turner, Nightjar Folk Club, The Courtyard, 8pm. 0870 1122330.

exhibitions

'til Apr 2, Exhibition of paintings on the theme of Elgar's The Kingdom, Hereford Cathedral by Steve Brooks.

'til April 7 Clare Smith Photographs and Paul Hackett Paintings, Herefordshire College of Art and Design, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.

'til Nov, The White Road Westwards by Kathleen Freeman, daily, Eardisland Church 01544 388226.

'til Nov, Eardisland Historic Dovecote, daily. 01544 388226.

Apr 1-30 Spring Art Exhibition views of Herefordshire by local and Russian artists, The New Priory Hotel, Priory Lane, Stretton Sugwas, 01432 760264.

5-30 Dance Solo exhibition by Caroline Hands, Greenstage Gallery, Hop Pocket Craft Centre, Bishops Frome, closed Mondays. 01885 490839.

clubs/classes/societies

April 2 Cercle Francais de Hereford, M Fabrice Vie (AF): Les evenements du mai 1968, 1 Castle Street, Hereford, 7.30pm. 01989 780421.

3 Wyche and Colwall Horticultural Society, Kitchen Garden Herbs, Kim Hurst, Colwall Village Hall, 7.30pm. 01684 540873.

4 Brecknock Decorative and Fine Arts Society, Knot Gardens-History and Design, Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 2.30pm. Book on 01874 611866.

5 National Council of Women, Stephanie Austwich - literacy, Hampton Bishop Village Hall, 2.15pm. 01981 570223.

5 Herefordshire Friends of the Earth, Talk by Kris McGowan of Marches Energy Agency, Canal Road Day Centre, 7.30pm.

7 Worcester Locomotive Society Ltd, Steam Line, L Weeks, The Brewery Inn, Bye Street, Ledbury, 8pm. 01531 634328.

7 Hereford Arts Appreciation Society, A Willing Week in Wet Sheets-A history of the cure at Malvern, Woollard Room, RNCB, 2.30pm. 01432 357552.

groups

April 5 Herefordshire Philatelic Society, display by Denis Vandervelde, St Martin's Parish Centre, Ross Road, Hereford, 7.30pm, All welcome. 01989 563396.

5 Hereford Cardiac Support Group, United Reform Church Hall, Hampton Dene, 7.30pm. 01432 870373. Relatives/friends welcome.

gardens

Open Friday-Tuesday, Moors Meadow Garden and Nursery, Collington, nr Bromyard, 11am-5pm. 01885 410318.

Broadfield Court Gardens and Vineyard, Bodenham, 10am-4.30pm. 01568 797483.

Old Longworth, Lugwardine, snowdrops and hellebores. 01432 850652. by appt.

April 1-2 White Cottage, Earls Common Road, Stock Green, 10am-5pm.01386 792414.

2 Barnards Green House, 10 Poolbrook Road, Malvern, 2-6pm. 01684 574446.

1 Abbey Dore Court Garden, 11m SW of Hereford, 11am-5.30pm. 01981 240419.

2 Lower Hope, Ullingswick, Five miles S of Bromyard, 2-5pm.

2 24 Alexander Avenue, Droitwich Spa, WR9 8NH 2-6pm.

2 Dial Park, Chaddesley Corbett, 2-5pm. by appointment 01562 777451.

6 Barnards Green House, 10 Poolbrook Road, Malvern, 2-6pm. 01684 574446.

8 Moors Meadow, Collington, 11an-5pm, 01885 410318.

Markets

Every Fri, Hereford Country Market (formerly WI Market), St Peter's Church Hall, Hereford, 8.30-11.30am.

Fourth Thurs each month, Farmers Market, Bromyard Market Place, 9am-1pm.

First Sat each month, Farmers Market, High Town, Hereford, 9am-2pm.

Third Thurs each month, Farmers Market, High Town, Hereford, 9am-2pm.

Second Sat each month, Farmers Market, Corn Square, Leominster, 9am-1pm.

First Fri each month, Farmers Market, Market Hall, Ross-on-Wye, 9am-1pm.

Every Thurs am, WI Market, Public Hall, Rowberry St, Bromyard.

Kington Retail Market, Market Hall, open Tues.

Hereford Retail Market, Cattle Market, open Weds, Sat and Sun.

Ross Retail Market, Ross Market Place, open Thurs and Sat.

Leominster Retail Market, Corn Square, open Fri.

Buttermarket, High Town, Hereford, open Mon-Sat.

Listings must be received by Fax (01432 845897) or by post to The Hereford Times, Holmer Road, Hereford. HR4 9UJ, by Monday at 10am.