HERE are the events published in the what's on section of the Hereford Times on September 12.

Makers market

THE team behind Wye Valley Makers has announced two more markets at Shack Revolution in Hereford this year on Sunday, September 15, and Sunday, December 1.

The Shack will be open serving cocktails and soft drinks while local coffee pop-up Ramble On will be bringing their local artisan coffee horsebox. There will be a wide range of creative stalls with each market featuring local independent businesses selling goods including ceramics, homewares, textiles, candles, illustration, prints, jewellery, metalwork and more.

Jo Brierly of Wye Valley Makers said: “There’s so many talented, creative businesses in the local area that our markets are filled with a wide range of beautiful, locally made gifts and treats. We are delighted to be popping up at Shack this autumn and winter.”

Entry to the markets is free, with an art table for all ages to get creative. The Shack is also a dog-friendly venue.

Wye Valley Makers was set up by Jo and Adam Brierly to bring the community together while showcasing the work of creative makers and small business owners.

Early music weekend

St Michael's and Upper House (Image: Picasa)

EVERY year aficionados from all over the country gather for the annual early music weekend in and around Presteigne.

The weekend runs from September 20 to 22 and kicks off with a concert in St Andrew’s Church in Presteigne on the Friday evening.

Internationally renowned baroque violinist Julia Bishop, a longtime member of the ensemble Red Priest, will join local early music specialists David Hatcher and Hilary Norris, director of music at Leominster Priory.

The concert is supported by the Arts Council of Wales night out scheme will feature music from the golden era of French baroque by composers that include Marais, Couperin and Rameau.

The following day sees the action move to the hamlet of Discoed, just west of Presteigne, with a two-day workshop for vocalists and instrumentalists.

There will be opportunities for singers to take the solo parts as well as plenty of choral singing.

The instrumentation includes tenor recorders, natural trumpets, oboes, violins, violas, string and keyboard continuo instruments together with timpani. 

Good sight-reading skills are essential.

If you are interested in the weekend and would like to attend or to know more, please contact Annie Nethercott at info@earlymusicinthemarches.com and if you would like to become involved in helping to run these  events, particularly if you have IT, design and/or financial skills, please contact the same email address.

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Live screenings

Royal Albert Hall will be shown at the Courtyard (Image: Number 8)

THE Courtyard in Hereford is introducing a season of six acclaimed stage musicals and a range of Asian stage productions captured live for the big screen.

The season will be launched with a showing of the Miss Saigon 25th anniversary show on September 24, followed by Phantom of the Opera on November 2.

Bob Dylan fans can enjoy Girl from the North Country on December 5, with Les Miserables kicking off the new year on February 4.

Up next is Billy Elliot on March 30, closing with Jesus Christ Superstar on April 15.

As part of the Global Stage on Screen live screenings, Writing in Water will be shown on September 11, followed by Ambiguous on October 7, and more titles including the Diary of Song and Principle.

All Global Stage on Screen screenings are in Cantonese with English subtitles.

Marketing and cinema programming assistant Ethan Hargreaves said: “We’re thrilled to be providing audiences with an exciting opportunity to witness some of East Asia’s best live theatre.

“It’s an honour for the Courtyard to be one of the first venues to screen these performances.”

To book tickets, or for more information on Live Screenings at The Courtyard contact the Box Office on 01432 340555 or visit www.courtyard.org.uk.