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The Master's House September 2019 Programme Tuesday 3rd September : 4.45pm to 5.45pm Ledbury Library Readers' Group A friendly book group held in Ledbury Library for enthusiastic readers. Free Wednesday 4th September : 10am to 12 noon Master's House Guided Tour The Friends of the Master's House will be hosting a detailed guided tour of this beautiful 15th century building. This Grade II* listed building in the centre of Ledbury is one of the remaining parts of the medieval St Katherine’s Hospital. Free tickets / donations gratefully accepted Saturday 7th September : 9.30am to 12.30pm Last Day of the Summer Reading Challenge The last day to finish the challenge and to collect your medal and certificate from the library. Free Saturday 14th September 9.30am to 4pm : Heritage Open Day The Master’s House and library is open until 4pm as part of England's favourite heritage festival. Come explore this magnificent building and discover its past with our free self-led heritage tablet tour. Guided tours may also include St Katherine’s Hall and Chapel which are part of the original medieval hospital site. Free 9.30am to 4pm : Heritage Discovery Trail for Kids Come dress up in Tudor costume and complete our discovery trail. Children can become apprentice Tudor builders and have a go making a timber- frame model of the Master's House. See session times on the day. Under 13s. Free 10am to 2pm : Herefordshire History Find out more about the Herefordshire History digitisation project run by Herefordshire Libraries herefordshirehistory.org.uk. This digital archive 54 contains local newspapers, specialist local eBooks, photographs, almanacks and more. See session times on the day. Free Tuesday 17th September : 4pm to 6pm Introduction to the Internet Learn how to search the internet safely and effectively, including how to access our library services online. Laptops will be available for the session. Provided by Fastershire. 16+ years Free tickets Saturday 28th September : 10am to 12 noon Ledbury Young Writer's Group Fun and creative writing workshops for young people, led by professional writer Sara-Jane Arbury. Booking is essential, visit writingwestmidlands.org to reserve a place. 8-13 years £7 per session Monday 30th September, 7th & 14th October : 10am to 1pm Lino Printing Workshops Lino printing is a popular technique and during these three relaxed but informative workshops we will explore lino printing (without a press) and also make our own print blocks, which add texture and pattern. This three week course is led by artist Jeanette McCulloch. All materials will be supplied, including tools to take home. Tickets £65 (including materials) BOOK A GROUP TOUR OF THE MASTER’S HOUSE The Friends of the Master’s House welcome requests for private tours for groups of 10 or more people on Wednesdays, 10am to 3pm. Tours last 1½ hours. Email [email protected] to arrange a booking. All the Friends ask for is a donation that goes towards funding future heritage events in the building. To advertise call 01684 833715 or email: [email protected]