Whats on in Herefordshire Winter 2009

Out and About in Herefordshire?

Saturday-Sunday October 17th-18th, 10.00am - 5.00pm: Hereford Cider making Festival: Demonstrations of traditional cider making along with an exhibition by Herefordshire Bee Keepers at The Cider Museum and King Offa Distillery, 21 Ryelands Street Hereford. More information at www.cidermuseum.co.uk or call 01432 354207.

Sunday October 18th, 11.00am – 4.30pm: Autumn plant fair at Hergest Croft Gardens, Kington: Over 30 stalls selling a range of plants and interesting craft work. More info at www.hergest.co.uk or 01544 230160

Saturday-Sunday October 24th-25th, 10.30am-4.30pm: Flavours of Herefordshire Food Festival: Hereford Racecourse is the venue for this exhibition by over 70 local food and drink producers who grow, rear or make food with genuine flavour. Browse the Farmer’s Market and look in on cooking competitions. More information at www.visitherefordshire.co.uk

Saturday 31st October, 3pm until late: Hay on Fire: The spectacular fire show returns to Hay on Wye with a bang after a year off. With a Halloween Parade, Firemen’s Ball and Fire Show, it promises lots of fun and spectacle for all ages. The programme promises a wicker giant, golden apples, Fiery Jack and the biggest beanstalk you’ve ever seen! More details from the website www.hayfestival.com

Friday-Saturday, November 13th-14th, 10.00am – 6.00pm and Sunday November 15 10.00am-5.00pm: Contemporary Craft Fair at Hereford’s Courtyard Arts Centre Almost 60 makers of a wide range of contemporary design crafts will display their work in this popular annual exhibition – timed perfectly for early Christmas gift buying. More information from the organiser on 01432 260129 or the website www.craftfair.uk.com

Friday-Sunday December 4th-6th: Hay Festival Winter Weekend in Hay on Wye This is the 10th annual winter Festival, and promises all the fireside and mulled wine intimacy of Advent in Hay. Festival-goers return year after year to meet up with friends and enjoy the finest stories, ideas, food and company. Full programme will be announced in November – the line-up currently includes Martin Bell, jazz saxophonist Art Themen, Brian Keenan and Adam Hart-Davis. Check details or request programme at www.hayfestival.com

Monday-Thursday December 7th-10th, 11.00am-4.00pm (Thursday until later): The Hampton Court Christmas Fair at Hampton Court Castle and Gardens, Hope-under-Dinmore, near Leominster A chance to buy locally-made art and crafts, books and produce as well as exploring the beautiful gardens and grounds. Late night shopping until 9pm on Thursday December 10th! Details at www.hamptoncourt.org.uk or 01568 797676

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