Over the last few years this long-established choir has toured in Germany, France, Holland, Ireland and the Czech Republic as well as singing at venues across Wales and the rest of the UK, entertaining many thousands of people in venues ranging from tiny churches and village halls to the more impressive surroundings of St David’s Hall, the Millennium Centre and the Royal Albert Hall. It promises to be a thoroughly rousing event!
Doors open at 6.30pm. Concert at 7pm
Tickets available from:
www.wegottickets.com/event/618699
or on the door.
Exhibition of the work of local artists Emily Gaunt, Kate Green, Beki Penny and Keira Thompson.
On Sat 7th Sep at 2.30pm there is a special "Meet the Artists" event with music and performance.
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'.