Musical Walking Tour of Hereford

Discover Elgar’s links to the City of Hereford and to the Three Choirs Festival as composer and conductor. Hear about the people and places associated with him, including the story of Dan, the dog which belonged to the cathedral organist, George Robertson Sinclair.

Today, 10.30am, meet at the Elgar statue in the Cathedral Close.

 

Guided Walking Tours in Historic Hereford

An introduction to this ancient border city, lasting between an hour and 90 minutes. Hereford’s position in the much disputed borderland between England and Wales made it strategically important to the Saxons, the Normans and their successors.

Today, 11.30pm, meet at the Elgar statue in the Cathedral Close.

 

The Art of Knitting without Needles

Jane Mason, a skilled craftsperson and teacher was, until she retired recently, Head of Nursing at St Michael’s Hospice and she has knitted since she can remember. She will be introducing us to the art of arm- or finger-knitting, and showing us how to knit a cosy cowl scarf (as shown below) without needles. Participants in her session will need to bring along two balls of super chunky yarn in one colour-way. This yarn is available at Hobbycraft, Wellworthit or any wool shop.

Today, 11.30am, The Miró Studio at Café Miró, 43 St Owen Street.

 

Young Performers' Lunchtime Concert

St Paul’s Primary School with harpist Bronwen Wilkins.

Today, noon, St John’s Methodist Church.

 

From Hell to the Stars

Chris Pullin, Canon Chancellor of Hereford Cathedral, presents Dante in an hour: readings of key moments from The Divine Comedy accompanied by music and images, some of Dante's life story and discussion of his significance. All this will create an experience that will be enjoyable, fresh and engaging.

Today, 2pm, Left Bank, Bridge Street, Hereford HR4 9DG

 

Sealegs Puppet Theatre - The Ugly Duckling

Founded in 2001 by artistic director Rob Ashman, Sea Legs Puppet Theatre is a high quality touring puppet theatre. Based in Hereford, it also performs nationwide.

Today, 2pm, Powell Theatre, Hereford.

 

Music and...Faith

Described by Classic FM in 2012 as 'the nation's favourite living composer', Paul Mealor has created a body of work for choir that crosses many divides, from the deeply spiritual (Ubi caritas, witten for the wedding of HRH Prince William and Catherine Middleton) to the lyrical and joyous (the chart-topping Wherever you are, written for Gareth Malone and the Military Wives' Choir) to the dark and mysterious (the Farthest Shore, written for the BBC Singers). All are bound by one thing: Mealor's deep Christian faith. In this talk, Professor Mealor discusses his faith and its impact upon his music.

Today, 4pm, Left Bank, Hereford.

 

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