What's on ... in December & January
Sunday 1st December
Brockhampton - Orchard Elves Trail
The elves have hunkered down for the winter;
search the orchard for their homes. Complete the
trail and win a prize. Step out into the frost filled
winter landscape and search the orchards at
Lower Brockhampton for signs of elvish activity.
Warm up after your wild wintery adventure with
hot chocolate and snacks. 11am to 3.30pm.
Normal admission charges apply. Check website
for details: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/
events. Brockhampton, Greenfields, Bringsty,
Herefordshire WR6 5TB.
Monday 2nd & Monday 9th December
Grand Xmas Whist Drive & Raffle
Venue: Astwood Bank Club, Redditch area, B96
6AS. 6pm. Admission £2.50p includes guaranteed
Christmas Whist Prize win on 2nd December
only, and free buffet on 9th December. To
reserve your seat and for more details tel; 01527
893421 or email: [email protected]
Wednesday 11th December
Poems, Pillars & Pews
St Michaels Friends are holding a Poems, Pillars
and Pews event at 2.30pm in church. Tea
available. Tickets £3. For more details phone the
Membership Secretary on 01531 636594.
Tue 3rd to Sat 7th, Mon 9th to Sat 14th
December
Designed for Christmas
Seven local makers present quality hand-crafted
gifts for someone special: Lamps and lampshades,
willow baskets, silver jewellery, batik art, fine
beadwork jewellery, stoneware pottery and
wirework and textile art. Beautifully crafted
items by well-respected designer makers. Open
daily 10am to 4.30pm (except Sunday). Free
entry. Tel: 01531 670574. Weavers Gallery,
Church Lane, Ledbury, HR8 1DW
Friday 13th December
The Village Quire by Susan Hill
Will be performed at Redmarley Church, GL19 3JS
at 7.30pm. Tickets £10, under 12's £5 from
01531 651869 or 01531 650400. The performance
will be interlaced with lovely old carols and
anthems. Mulled wine and mince pies in the
interval. Proceeds to Redmarley Church Heritage
Society
Saturday 14th December
A Christmas Concert
A festive music and carols old and new at St
Michael and All Angels Church, Ledbury, at 7pm.
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Tickets from Ledbury Books and Maps and
society members. £10 bought in advance and
£12 on the door. Children free. Mince pies, wine
and soft drinks available in the interval
Monday 30th December
Grand Xmas Rainbow Whist & Raffle
Venue: Astwood Bank Club, Redditch area, B96
6AS. 6pm. Admission £2.50p includes guaranteed
Rainbow Whist Prize win. To reserve your seat
and for more details tel; 01527 893421or email;
[email protected]
Saturday 4th January
New Year Celebration Concert
The Worcester Philharmonic Orchestra presents
Viennese Favourites and excerpts from Nutcracker
Suite at Pershore Abbey at 2.30pm. Minibus
transport available from Ledbury and Colwall.
Tickets £12 from ticketsource.co.uk (booking fee
applies) or phone Janet 01684 541988 for info.
about transport.
Saturday 25th January
A Burns Night
St Michaels Friends are holding A Burns Night
with piper and dancing and traditional fare!
Tickets £15. The full programme for the year is
available in church. For more details phone the
Membership Secretary on 01531 636594.
Saturday 25th January
Little Grimm Tales
What if the wishes were granted? What if the
magic were real? Beasts and breadcrumbs, wolves
and witches, frogs and fairies all join the fun in a
stunning new adaptation of Grimm's most
magical tales. An adventure for children aged 3+,
featuring beautiful puppets, innovative theatre
and spellbinding original music. For more details
see https://fantasticforfamilies.com/.
The
Courtyard Centre for the Arts, Edgar Street,
Hereford, HR4 9JR
Leadon Vale Ramblers
Saturday 7th December - Herefordshire pub
crawl. The Live at Whitbourne. A seven mile
walk in the Teme Valley. 10am. Ring Tom on
01886 821544 for full details.
Wednesday 18th December - Malverns. Five
miles on the lower slopes. 10am. Ring David on
01684 574205 for details.
Sunday 5th January - Colwall. Five miles.
10am. Ring Mary on 01684 541071 for details.
To advertise call 01684 833715 or email: [email protected]