Launch of a new book - "Hereford Castle - The Hidden History of a Defended City" by Kate Andrew, commissioned by Bill Jackson. This event will include an illustrated talk by Kate with an opportunity to purchase the book and all proceeds going to charity.

Doors opn: 6.30pm

Start: 7pm

Ticket: £10 (Discount for Members of the Friends)

Ticket price includes drinks and buffet snacks.

Annie is a best-selling novelist who lives in Shropshire and will talk around her latest novel, The King's Mother, due out in paperback in July 2025. 

Annie will be available to sign copies of her books, on sale after the talk.

Fleur de Lys are a three-piece ensemble of local musicians who perform medieval songs and music with pipes, medieval fiddle, hurdy gurdy, harp and all sorts of other authentic instruments.  In the medieval nave of St. James' they should sound great.

Doors opn: 6.30pm

Start: 7pm

Ticket: £10 (Discount for Members of the Friends)

After the success of this year's H.Art exhibition we would like to make this a  regular feature in our calendar so hope to have another exhibition this year.

A fascinating evening, with three short talks on different aspects of life in the Ukraine:

- Growing up as part of the USSR by Olya     Fedoruk

- Oligarchy and Democracy by Ivan Matsiuk

- Historic Gems of the Ukraine by Lt. Col.   Marcus Evans

Builth Ladies Choir sang for us and sounded great in the medieval nave of the church.

The exhibition featured work by four local artists: Emily Gaunt, Kate Green, Beki Penny and Keira Thompson.

The choir sounded awesome in our medieval church and sang a splendid set. Their songs were interspersed with two sets from dulcimer soloist Duncan Gibbs   playing songs ranging from traditional folk to blues.

International best-selling author Anne O'Brien spoke about her process of bringing historical women to life as the central characters of her books with particular reference to her latest novel "A Court of Betrayal"

"Looking at St. James and Other Local Churches" is an illustrated talk by Tim Bridges, Conservation Adviser to the Victorian Society.

A visit by the Oswestry bell ringers

An Evening with Ludlow Concert Band

Join us for a night of delightful music with the Ludlow Concert Band! This event will take place on Sat 4th May 2024 at 19:15 at the beautiful 1000-year old Church of St. James  in Wigmore, Herefordshire. 

The Ludlow Concert Band is a group of talented musicians who have been entertaining audiences for years. They play a variety of genres, from stirring marches, through classical favourites and old-time swing numbers to pop anthems. Their performances are always a treat for the ears, and this event promises to be no different.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to enjoy an evening of fantastic music with the Ludlow Concert Band. We can't wait to see you there!

The official unveiling of our new interpretation display in the South Aisle, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and opened by Edward Harley, Lord Lieutenant of Herefordshire.

The Bromyard District of the Hereford Diocesan Guild of Bellringers brought a party of a dozen or so ringers to Wigmore.

Our Friends sponsored Harvest event: A display of produce and flowers donated donated by residents, harvest 'thanksgiving' led by Mark Simmons, poetry read by Joy Ardy, and the organ played by Igor Kennaway.  Followed by a harvest 'tea'.  A quarter peal of Bells was rung beforehand.

The Hereford Diocesan Guild of Bellringers visited Wigmore again on 15th July to ring a quarter peal of the bells in Wigmore church.

THE CLUN RINGERS AND FRIENDS ARE VISITING ON 8TH JULY AND WILL BE RINGING THE BELLS AT WIGMORE BETWEEN 4PM AND 5PM.

The Clun Ringers will be joined by a few ringers from Ludlow, Presteigne and Knighton who regularly join them for practice, so the methods in the repertoire will range from basic rounds to more advanced Surprise Minor methods.

Their tower captain is very strict about ensuring a high standard of ringing so we can look forward to something a bit special.

Sunday 21st May 2023

Illustrated talk by Kate Andrew to launch the booklet: Mortimer Landscape of North Herefordshire and the Battle of Mortimers Cross.

Free entry with an opportunity to purchase the booklet.

Saturday 13 May 2023

Visit by the Leominster District group from the Hereford Diocesan Guild of Bellringers to ring the bells at St. James'.