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Upton Jazz Fringe - Sunday (Upton Jazz Festival)
2025-06-29 | The Swan Hotel, Waterside, Upton - upon - Severn, Worcestershire, WR8 0JD
The Swan Hotel hosts the Upton Jazz Fringe on Saturday and Sunday.
Programme for Sunday 29 June
1pm – 2.45pm: West Coast Sound
West Coast Sound is an eight-piece Jazz group inspired by the groundbreaking Birth of the Cool (Miles Davis) and the 1950s cool jazz of Chet Baker, Gerry Mulligan and Art Pepper. Exploring a unique sound between a small group and a big band, they mix dynamic arrangements with melodic improvisation. Featuring some of the best musicians from across the region, West Coast Sound is led by Robin Miller (trumpet) with Pete Johnson (trombone), Maks Dmytruk, Peter Hopcroft and Marie McNally (saxophones) and a driving rhythm section of Kate Hill (piano), Max Davison (bass) and Jake Terry (drums).
3.45pm – 4.45pm: James Chadwick Trio
James Chadwick is both a subtle and versatile guitarist and a distinctive musician and composer, well known around Cardiff and across South Wales. With Aidan Thorne on Bass and Ian Williams on drums the band will play material from the J4 set – Sounds of the 60s with a Jazz Twist. Expect the Beatles, Beach Boys, Bob Dylan, David Bowie and classics like Walk on By and Stand by Me.
5.30pm – 7pm: Broad Mill Stream
What a way to conclude our 7th Fringe…Broad Mill Stream are a joyous group of musicians with a playlist featuring everything from Fairport Convention via Steeleye Span to The Waterboys, Lindisfarne and the Strawbs – and maybe even a bit of Shirley Bassey! Fine Folk Rock with energy and a great sense of fun. The Fringe is all about local talent, diversity and pushing the boundaries beyond Jazz. We’ve had opera, blues, jazz funk and songs from the shows so why not electric folk?

Graham Hughes’ Sunshine Kings (Upton Jazz Festival)
2025-06-29 12:00 - 14:30 (Europe/London) | Upton Parish Church (St Peter and St Paul’s), Old Street, Upton upon Severn, Worcs, WR8 0JQ, United Kingdom
Entry by wristband
The Sunshine Kings are led by Graham Hughes on the trombone and vocals (with the odd feature on chromatic harmonica by request!). Graham works with many of the most respected jazz musicians in the UK and often appears as a featured guest at festivals. He formed The Sunshine Kings for an appearance at a jazz club in London in 2009, choosing a group of musicians from around London who were at the time little known on the traditional jazz scene. Graham has transcribed versions of interesting songs played by bands of the 1920s and 30s, written his own arrangements of popular numbers, and even composed one or two original numbers of his own for the band. Variety is the spice of life, and The Sunshine Kings takes this mantra on board with their performances, filling the music with freshness and fun.

Rich Hughes’ Fugue and Groove (Upton Jazz Festival)
2025-06-29 12:00 - 14:30 | Tudor House Museum, 16 Church Street, Upton upon Severn, WR8 0HT
Free entry
Fugue and Groove explores the fusion of jazz and classical music, delivering fresh and inventive arrangements of beloved classics such as Massenet’s Meditation, Mozart’s Turkish March, and Dvořák’s Humoresque. With solos showcasing their individual virtuosity, improvisational brilliance, and seamless interplay, they create a dynamic experience that is both lyrical and high-energy, ranging from evocative ballads to fast, driving swing. Their performances captivate audiences with a mix of recognition and surprise, offering melodies that feel familiar but come brilliantly disguised. ‘Fugue and Groove’ is proving popular with audiences, blending timeless musical traditions with contemporary creativity in a way that continues to push boundaries and delight listeners. Rich Hughes (piano), Steve Street (drums) and Simon Smith (bass).

Sauce City Jazz (Upton Jazz Festival)
2025-06-29 12:00 - 16:00 | The Muggery, The Muggery, 58 Old St, Upton upon Severn, Worcester WR8 0HW, Upton - upon - Severn, Worcestershire, WR8 0HW, United Kingdom
Free entry
Sauce City Jazz was formed in 1992 in Claines, Worcestershire by a group of friends who got together to welcome a local soldier home from the Gulf War. A fun evening soon evolved into a six-piece jazz band, now approaching its thirtieth year.

Louis Louis Louis (Upton Jazz Festival)
2025-06-29 13:00 - 15:30 | Bar 7, 57 Old Street, Upton upon Severn, WR8 0HN, United Kingdom
Free entry
Louis Louis Louis brings to life the timeless sounds of Louis Armstrong’s soulful trumpet, Louis Prima’s exuberant swing, and Louis Jordan’s pioneering rhythm and blues. The ensemble, comprised of top-notch musicians, channels the essence of these musical giants, delivering performances that are both authentic and electrifying.

Alan Barnes, Bruce Adams with Craig Milverton Trio (Upton Jazz Festival)
2025-06-29 13:30 - 16:00 | Upton Memorial Hall, 8 Old Street, Upton upon Severn, WR8 0HA, United Kingdom
Entry by wristband
Alan Barnes is a prolific international performer, composer, arranger, bandleader and touring soloist. He is best known for his work on clarinet, alto and baritone sax, where he combines a formidable virtuosity with a musical expression and collaborative spirit that have few peers. Alan Barnes’s unique musicianship, indefatigable touring, and warm rapport with audiences have made him uniquely popular in British jazz. A multiple award winner, Bruce Adams has shared the stage with such luminaries as Dick Hymn, Benny Carter, Al Cohn, Kenny Davern, Bob Wilber, Bill and John Allred, Dave McKenna, Buddy Tate and Ray Bryant to name but a few. Bruce has often worked as a special guest soloist with both the Scottish Radio Orchestra and the BBC Big Band. Craig Milverton is one of Britain’s finest Jazz Pianists and this was recognised in 2010 by winning Best Jazz Pianist in the British Jazz Awards. His trio is often used to back a host of top names at clubs and festivals across Europe. Artists include Stacey Kent, Jacqui Dankworth and Scott Hamilton. He works regularly with Digby Fairweather and his Half Dozen and was accompanist to Blues Singer George Melly with whom he recorded 3 CDs one of which featured Van Morrison. He has toured and performed at top venues and festivals across the globe. His trio features the amazing virtuoso on bass Tom Clarke-Hill and Nick Millward, one of the finest drummers in the UK.

James Chadwick Trio (Upton Jazz Festival)
2025-06-29 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-06-29 15:45 - 17:00
Free entry
Performing at Mojito’s from 2pm, then at The Swan from 3.45pm
Cardiff based guitarist James returns to Upton, with Aidan Thorne and Ian Williams. He is an excellent guitarist who eschews flashy technical runs for textural and melodic solos – this time playing the music of the 60s but with subtle jazz twists.

John Hallam and Tom Kincaid (Upton Jazz Festival)
2025-06-29 14:30 - 17:00 | The Boathouse, Waterside, Upton upon Severn, Worcestershire, WR8 0HG, United Kingdom
Free entry
John Hallam is an outstanding and accomplished musician who is equally at ease with many forms of music on a number of reed instruments. His playing has the ability to be innovative and thrilling as well as sensitively moving. As a freelance professional musician, he has worked with many of the finest musicians from both sides of the Atlantic, and his work has covered recordings for radio, television, jazz workshops and projects for education.
Sought after for his swinging piano style, Tom Kincaid has become the first choice of many touring artists and bandleaders, performing with jazz saxophonists Art Themen and Scott Hamilton, as well as his childhood hero, rock ‘n’ roll legend Shakin’ Stevens. His influences range from Errol Garner and Oscar Peterson to Professor Longhair and Dr. John. He currently tours with Elkie Brooks.

Brian Chell and Dominic Steele (Upton Jazz Festival)
2025-06-29 15:30 - 16:30
Free entry
Performing at The Muggery from 12pm on Saturday and at Mojito’s from 3.30pm on Sunday
Brian Chell is a regular performer in the Midlands and North West and features the music of guitar greats such as Kessel, Montgomery, and Joe Pass. Brian has played alongside many top British jazz greats. He was for many years the jazz guitar tutor at Keele University. Today he is joined by up and coming jazz singer Dominic Steele who is making a name for himself on the London jazz scene singing in the style of Sinatra, Bennett and Nat King Cole.

A chance to dance: Manteca (Upton Jazz Festival)
2025-06-29 15:30 - 16:30 | Tudor House Museum, 16 Church Street, Upton upon Severn, WR8 0HT
Free entry
Manteca is a swing trio that brings style, energy, and a touch of vintage charm. Expect danceable swing tunes of the Great Jazz era, from the likes of Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday, all delivered with their signature Manteca flair. Karen’s rich, dynamic vocals and her versatile saxophone blend seamlessly with Phil’s tasteful guitar and Mark’s cool, keyboard grooves. Together, they deliver a creative mix of original, swing, and timeless classics, perfect for any occasion….and whether it’s a hot jazz number, or a swinging groove, they bring the magic and fun to every performance and any event.

Hot Banana (Upton Jazz Festival)
2025-06-29 15:30 - 18:00 | Upton Parish Church (St Peter and St Paul’s), Old Street, Upton upon Severn, Worcs, WR8 0JQ, United Kingdom
Entry by wristband
Hot Banana creates echoes of the great Louis Prima and Louis Jordan whilst embracing the energy ever present in Rhythm ‘n’ Blues, with jump jive, boogie woogie and swing. Hot Banana have an exuberant and visual stage presence, an infectious feel-good humour and dazzling musicianship which have helped Hot Banana to establish in a very short time, the glowing reputation it enjoys whenever they perform. The band’s ensemble is made up of experienced musicians and soloists, who pride themselves in the knowledge that a full entertainment package is theirs to deliver. On trumpet, trombone and vocals is Kevin Grenfell, with Rich Hughes on piano, Simon Smith on bass, Steve Street on drums, and Howard Gregory on guitar.

Bill Frampton Trio (Upton Jazz Festival)
2025-06-29 16:00 - 18:30 | The Kings Head, High Street, Upton upon Severn, WR8 0HF
Free entry
The Bill Frampton Trio draws inspiration from jazz icons like Nat King Cole and Chet Baker. With smooth vocals, rich brass, and elegant piano, the band captures the essence of 1940s jazz. Offering a timeless yet contemporary take on the genre’s golden era. Bill Frampton (double bass and vocals), Greg
Sterland (Saxophone) and Dan Somers (Piano).

Bromsgrove School Big Band (Upton Jazz Festival)
2025-06-29 16:30 - 17:30 | Upton Baptist Church, Old Street, Upton upon Severn, Worcs, WR8 0HN, United Kingdom
Free entry
Led by musical director Tom Martin, Bromsgrove School band have performed many times at the festival in the past and we are very pleased to welcome them back as part of our Rising Stars programme.

Hotsy Totsy (Upton Jazz Festival)
2025-06-29 17:00 - 19:30 | Bar 7, 57 Old Street, Upton upon Severn, WR8 0HN, United Kingdom
Free entry
The present 5-piece line-up came from an all-female band who played the Purcell Rooms in London. They play an impressive variety of styles, from 1930s swing to 1940s cool, with an occasional glance back to the 1920s, making over old standards with fresh arrangements, playing with panache and an obvious infectious enjoyment. The addition of Boswell Sisters type three-part harmonies are a superb feature of this band. Always something going on with 12 instruments between them, this band, led by Zoe Lambert (reeds, vocals) and Debbie Arthurs (reeds, drums, vocals), with Rachel Hayward (banjo, guitar, vibes, vocals), Jude Whitlock (bass) and Anna Menter (piano) generates plenty of energy and enthusiasm, and is well received at events throughout the country.

The Bateman Brothers Jazz Band - Louis Armstrong All Stars Show (Upton Jazz Festival)
2025-06-29 17:00 - 19:30 | Upton Memorial Hall, 8 Old Street, Upton upon Severn, WR8 0HA, United Kingdom
Entry by wristband
The Bateman Brothers Jazz Band started its life by creating a tribute show to Louis Armstrong and his All-Stars. All of Louis’ greatest hits are performed as per the original arrangements in the original style with Alan Bateman hitting those super-hot notes and Ian Bateman being Trummy or Jack Teagarden for a night! You’ll hear Basin Street Blues with the slow side and the fast side, When You’re Smiling with Louis’ amazing interpretation of the melody and all of the chart hits including songs from ‘High Society’. What a line-up this band has too. In addition to Ian and Alan, there’s Trevor Whiting on clarinet (ex Chris Barber), Craig Milverton on piano, voted #1 top jazz pianist in the British Jazz Awards 2010, Tom Clarke Hill on bass and Nick Millward on drums (ex Kenny Ball).

Malvern Male Voice Choir: Concert Celebrating 150th Anniversary of St James's, Welland
2025-07-12 19:30 - 21:00 | St James’ Church (Welland), Drake Street, Welland, WR13 6LP
Malvern Male Voice Choir will perform at St James’s Church, Welland, to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the church.
All profits will go towards church clock repairs and the auto-winding fund.
Tickets: £12 (18s and under: free) including light refreshments – available from Welland Village shop, choir members or on 07718 104088.

The Plandits present...The Secret Garden
2025-07-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Croome Park, High Green, Worcester, Worcs, WR8 9DW
Experience open air theatre at Croome this summer as The Plandits present The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett as you’ve never seen it before!
Join Mary, Colin and Dickon as they tell you the story of their favourite place in the world, The Secret Garden.
This is a brand new re-imagining of the classic children’s novel brought to you by The Plandits.
Perfect for anyone aged 6 or above who loves literature and the great outdoors, this heartfelt, energetic show is full of original music, puppetry, interaction and laughs.
Just as the three main characters in the story discover the transforming power of being active, the magic of nature and the joy of play, members of the audience are sure to leave this performance with a renewed enthusiasm for the world around them!
Booking is essential for this event – visit the National Trust website for prices and to book your tickets.

Bat Walk at Croome
2025-08-04 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-08-06 19:30 - 22:00 | Croome Park, High Green, Worcester, Worcs, WR8 9DW
Join a National Trust ranger for a twilight walk in the garden to see and listen to bats at Croome. Those attending will use bat detectors to listen to the bats.
A range of bat species can be found at the property including Lesser Horseshoes, pipistrelles and Daubenton bats. They roost in some of the buildings and eat insects in the garden and park.
Assemble at 7.30pm by the visitor reception for a cold drink and a snack, followed by a walk in the garden to look and listen for the bats, finishing at around 10pm.
The walk route is approximately 2 – 3 miles. Sorry, no dogs.
Please note that the walk will be cancelled only in extreme weather conditions.
Event dates
Monday 4 August 2025, 7.30pm
Wednesday 6 August 2025, 7.30pm
Booking is essential for this event – visit the National Trust website for more details and to book your tickets.

Nothin' But Dust at The Star Hotel
2025-08-09 00:00 - 15:00
Country rock ‘n’ roll vibes in this riverside pub from Nothin’ But Dust
12am until 3pm

80th VJ Day Anniversary at the Tudor House Museum
2025-08-15 12:00 - 16:30 | Tudor House Museum, 16 Church Street, Upton upon Severn, WR8 0HT
Upton upon Severn 80th VJ Day Anniversary at The Tudor House Museum – Friday 15 August 2025
The Tudor House Museum invites you to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of VJ Day

Wartime Displays
Raffle
1940s Quiz
Tea and Cakes
Children’s Craft Table
Mouse Trail
3 floors of fascinating history and a lovely garden

Join us in the Museum after the Town Council Ceremony at the War Memorial 11.50am
Free Entry 12 Noon – 4:30pm
Donations gratefully received
Email: tudorhouse.upton@gmail.com

Worcestershire Open Studios 2025
2025-08-16 08:00 - 2025-08-25 17:00
Worcestershire Open Studios celebrates ten years of creativity as it returns for 2025. Running from 16 – 25 August, the popular event gives both residents and visitors the chance to discover the work of 167 talented artists and makers, who will be opening their studios and exhibition spaces to the public across 105 separate venues around the county.
Expect a vibrant mix of paintings, ceramics, textiles, sculpture, photography and much more besides. Plus, meet the creatives to find out more about their work, their inspiration and their techniques, and perhaps find the perfect piece to take home. In addition, lots of artists will be offering workshops and demos, giving you the chance to have a go yourself.
Entry to all venues is free, so start planning your visits now using the map, venue details and artist directory on the Worcestershire Open Studios website (where you will also find opening times, which we suggest you check before you travel).
To whet your appetite, here are some of the venues opening their doors in the Malvern Hills District, National Landscape and immediate surrounding areas (even more venues – there are 105 in all – can be found on the Worcestershire Open Studios website).
Bishop’s Frome
Ade Scholefield (abstract painter and artist)
A+S Studio, Unit 7, The Engine Shed, Hop Pocket, Bishops Frome WR6 5BT
What3Words: blink.magnets.wave
Colwall
Felicity Robinson (painter, multi media artist)
The Knapp, Evendine Lane, Colwall WR13 6DT
What3Words: rebel.parties.shrubbery
Gilly Hancock (painter)
The Studio, 2 Frome Cottage, Walwyn Road, Colwall Green WR13 6ED
What3Words: baker.taking.important
Laura Nicholson (painter, fabric design)
The Stable Studio, Crescent Road, Colwall WR13 6QW
What3Words: marmalade.threading.scramble
Hannah Lawson (illustrator, painter)
The Stable Studio, Crescent Road, Colwall WR13 6QW
What3Words: marmalade.threading.scramble
Lyndall Hopcraft (ceramicist)
Spring Grove, 30 The Crescent, Colwall WR13 6QN
What3Words: heartache.gangway.garlic
Katherine Killick (textile artist)
Spring Grove, 30 The Crescent, Colwall WR13 6QN
What3Words: heartache.gangway.garlic
Stephen McRae (blacksmith, sculptor)
Spring Grove, 30 The Crescent, Colwall WR14 6QN
What3Words: heartache.gangway.garlic
Ian Cooper (pewter work and painting)
Spring Grove, 30 The Crescent, Colwall WR13 6QN
What3Words: heartache.gangway.garlic
Jan Evans (painter, textile artist)
5 Stone Close, Colwall WR13 6QZ
What3Words: tubes.orchids.consults
Anna Cumming (oil painter)
Col House, Walwyn Road, Upper Colwall WR13 6PR
What3Words: mistaking.mountain.share
Defford and High Green (Croome)
James Tait (sculptor and painter)
Ashlea, Harpley Road, Defford WR8 9BL
What3Words: mergers.putts.certainty
Sarah Nicol – Earls Croome Pottery (ceramic artist)
The Walled Garden, Croome Court WR8 9DW
What3Words: incurring.encrusted.cools
Nicola Currie (painter)
The Walled Garden, Croome Court WR8 9DW
What3Words: incurring.encrusted.cools
Araminta Fogden (painter)
The Walled Garden, Croome Court WR8 9DW
What3Words: incurring.encrusted.cools
Hallow and Powick
Helen Dangerfield (mixed media artist)
22 Tannery Drive, Powick, Worcester WR2 4SU
What3Words: motivate.pillow.nurtures
Tom Greenaway (The Lost Woodsman) (green woodworker)
10 Oakleigh Avenue, Hallow, Worcester WR2 6NG
What3Words: meatball.yachting.lamppost
Hanley Swan, Hanley Castle and Welland
Jane Smith at Plum Tree Mosaics (mosaicist)
Dripshill Cottage, The Rhydd, Hanley Castle WR8 0AG
What3Words: limped.proofread.picked
Ann Feest (painter)
Orchard House, Picken End, Hanley Swan WR8 0DQ
What3Words: challenge.trump.icebergs
Charlotte Carver (Studio BC) (mixed media artist)
Bidders Croft, Drake Street, Welland WR13 6LN
What3Words: buckling.command.finger
Jen Janes (painter)
The Meadows, Drake Street, Welland WR13 6LN
What3Words: snail.guideline.stamp
Louise Pilditch (painter)
Over Darwen, Gloucester Road, Welland WR13 6LD
What3Words: motel.javelin.passports
Debbie Macklin (painter in oils)
Marlbank Farmhouse, Welland WR13 6NB
What3Words: printout.birthdays.ranch
Malvern
Brian A. Richardson (abstract painter)
The Studio, 33 Windrush Crescent, Malvern WR14 2XG
What3Words: riders.create.tuck
Fiona Boult (painter)
The Studio at Robins, 66 Peachfield Road, Malvern WR14 4AL
What3Words: taps.grants.pitch
Lesley Brankin (painter and textile artist)
The Studio at Robins, 66 Peachfield Road, Malvern WR14 4AL
What3Words: taps.grants.pitch
Ali Mesley (multidisciplinary visual artist)
The Old White House, 186 Upper Welland Road, Malvern WR14 4LA
What3Words: evolution.alleges.looms
Kim Whitby (drawing, painting, teaching)
6 The Lees, Malvern WR14 3HT
What3Words: pill.value.stable
Elaine Tomlinson (painting, digital art, illustration
Magnolia House, 7 Bellmere Gardens, Malvern WR14 3HQ
What3Words: petal.bolt.weedy
Gemma Griffiths (painter)
Elmslie House, 8 Avenue Road, Malvern WR14 3AG
What3Words: pepper.people.drive
Tia Lambert (painter)
Elmslie House, 8 Avenue Road, Malvern WR14 3AG
What3Words: pepper.people.drive
Shelley Faye Lazar (designer, tapestry art)
Elmslie House, 8 Avenue Road, Malvern WR14 3AG
WHat3Words: pepper.people.drive
Alison Simons (painter)
Aetheria Gallery & Studio, 3 Edith Walk, Malvern WR14 4QH
What3Words: flats.thing.handy
Ed Elliott (sculpture)
Aetheria Gallery & Studio, 3 Edith Walk, Malvern WR14 4QH
What3Words: flats.thing.handy
Ivan Maxwell Jones (painter)
Malvern Cube, Albert Road North, Malvern WR14 2YF
What3Words: owls.banks.builds
Pahoppy Art (painter)
159 Pickersleigh Road, Malvern WR14 2LH
What3Words: shirts.gaps.ritual
Rae Stevens (mixed media artist)
9 Goodson Road, Malvern WR14 1BG
What3Words: safe.newspaper.tables
Laylart Studio (artist, printmaker)
House of Fires, 134-136 Newtown Road, Malvern WR14 1PF
What3Words: sticky.rates.delay
Jim Morris (mixed media artist)
24 Blackmore Road, Malvern WR14 1QT
What3Words: branched.toolkit.calibrate
Colleen Donaldson (photographer)
44 Blackmore Road, Malvern WR14 1QT
What3Words: titles.overheard.tools
Shaun Hughes (painter)
42 Cowleigh Road, Malvern WR14 1QD
What3Words: frosted.banquets.originals
Lloyd Wakeling (abstract painter)
40 Cowleigh Road, Malvern WR14 1QD
What3Words: after.firewell.relished
Jonny Lewis (painter)
1 Belvoir Bank (garden), Malvern WR14 4LY
What3Words: exact.amazed.mammoth
Catherine Adams (painter, mixed media artist)
24 Croft Bank, Malvern WR14 4DU
What3Words: frail.searched.estate
Angela Townson (potter)
24 Croft Bank, Malvern WR14 4DU
What3Words: frail.searched.estate
Teme Valley (including Abberley, Great Witley, Martley, Kenswick and Whitbourne)
Bill Evans (painter)
Longlands Barn, Whitbourne WR6 5SG
What3Words: method.encodes.tempting
Susan Burton (fused glass art)
4 Kenswick Manor, Kenswick WR2 6QB
What3Words: nourished.stunts.playroom
Paul Burton (sculpture)
4 Kenswick Manor, Kenswick WR2 6QB
What3Words: nourished.stunts.playroom
Linda Philp (fused glass artist)
4 Kenswick Manor, Kenswick WR2 6QB
What3Words: nourished.stunts.playroom
Gilly Hemmer (painter and mixed media artist)
Southwood Cottage, Pudford Lane, Martley WR6 6RF
What3Words: nods.realm.hunt
Heather Farmer (painter)
11 Glendower Way, Great Witley WR6 6JD
What3Words: swooned.reinstate.lamps
Steve Farmer (painter)
11 Glendower Way, Great Witley WR6 6JD
What3Words: swooned.reinstate.lamps
Carol Dash (felted textiles)
11 Glendower Way, Great Witley WR6 6JD
What3Words: swooned.reinstate.lamps
Mary Brittain (painter and sculptor)
The Granary, Home Farm Lane, Great Witley WR6 6JJ
What3Words: pokes.evenings.maps
Erin Conel (painter)
The Granary, Home Farm Lane, Great Witley WR6 6JJ
What3Words: pokes.evenings.maps
Deborah Catesby (painter)
The Granary, Home Farm Lane, Great Witley WR6 6JJ
What3Words: pokes.evenings.maps
Peter Lloyd – The Pigsty Studio (artist and calligrapher)
69 Stockton Road, Abberley WR6 6AS
What3Words: galloping.ties.siesta

Austen: Lost and Found by Natural Theatre Company
2025-09-05 11:00 - 2025-09-06 15:30 | Croome Park, High Green, Worcester, Worcs, WR8 9DW
Lost & Found explores the stories in a long-forgotten Jane Austen novel that has been uncovered in recent times. It reveals recognisable plotlines, familiar characters and just a little bit of nonsense. Immerse yourself in wooing, weeping and wagers as you stroll around Croome and enjoy watching this joyful story come to life around you!
The meddling Mrs Bentley is searching for husbands for her spinster daughters. This is easier said than done; they all appear to ignore her advice. That is until our handsome audience and the mysterious Mr Hardly arrive in town. Love is in the air…
This walking performance will guide you around the garden at Croome, exploring the site while immersing you in a hilarious story with all the wit and charm of a classic Austen novel.
Booking is essential for this event: Adults: £15 / Children: £7
Admission charges apply.
Show times
Friday 5 September
11am – 12pm
11.30am – 12.30pm
12pm – 1pm
1.30pm – 2.30pm
2pm – 3pm
2.30pm – 3.30pm
Saturday 6 September
11am – 12pm
11.30am – 12.30pm
12pm – 1pm
1.30pm – 2.30pm
2pm – 3pm
2.30pm – 3.30pm

Creation - The Architects of the Natural World (Heritage Open Days)
2025-09-13 08:00 - 2025-09-21 17:00 | St Mary’s Church, Hanley Castle, WR8 0BL
Explore the story of creation and discover how the architects and builders of the natural world have inspired architecture and the built environment, open daily from Saturday 13 September until Sunday 21 September 2025 (2pm – 5pm each day).

St Mary's Church, Ripple: Grade I Listed & Rippling with Life (Heritage Open Days)
2025-09-13 10:00 - 2025-09-14 16:00 | St Mary’s Church (Ripple), Station Road, Ripple, GL20 6EY
Discover St Mary’s Church, Ripple, a Grade I- listed 12th century church set in an historic parish. Tours of the church and bell tower are on offer, along with the chance to see 15th century carved misericords, a rare ‘She’ Bible, Sealed Knot Society Civil War display, the Ripple Giant and more.
St Mary’s Church, Ripple is the largest medieval church in the county of Worcestershire. It’s home to one of Britain’s best collections of misericords – 16 intricately carved seats from the 15th century. St Mary’s also boasts a rare 1613 ‘She’ Bible, with other known copies in Exeter, Salisbury and Durham Cathedrals and at Oxford and Cambridge. Other notable features include early Victorian Chamberlain tiles, six bells by John Rudhall from 1807, and a Victorian stained glass window by Ernest Heasman, a pupil of Kempe. The grave of Robert Reeve, The Ripple Giant, bears the epitaph ‘As you pass by behold my length but never glory in your strength’, the meaning of which will be explained to visitors.
As well as taking a tour of this Grade I-listed building, Heritage Open Days visitors will have the chance to interact with members of the Sealed Knot Society, the UK’s oldest English Civil War re-enactment society, which has St Mary’s as its ‘home’ church. Come and see how St Mary’s Church, Ripple is ‘rippling’ with life and how we plan to use architecture to bring this historic building up to date.
Visit for Heritage Open Days between 10am and 4pm on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September 2025.

The Tudor House Museum in Upton upon Severn - Join a Guided Town History Walk and Explore the Museum Too! (Heritage Open Days)
2025-09-13 10:30 - 2025-09-14 16:30 | Tudor House Museum, 16 Church Street, Upton upon Severn, WR8 0HT
Visit Upton’s town museum on three floors to explore Upton’s past and present and enjoy the award-winning garden. Free one-hour guided town history walks will be running both Saturdays and Sundays at 11.30am and 2pm. Enjoy family fun with a mouse trail, crafts and refreshments .
Upton upon Severn’s historic Tudor House Museum is situated near to Upton Bridge by the River Severn and has recently been refurbished. The museum is ready to welcome Heritage Open Day visitors on both weekends of the event, with guided walks departing at 11.30am and 2pm for a fascinating and informative one-hour tour of the town (level terrain, no hills). The guides will cover key historical features around the town, the Battle of Upton in 1651, the role that the river played in influencing trade, the floods, celebrated personalities and much more.
Then you are welcome to return and explore the eclectic delights of the Tudor House Museum and sit in the beautiful, tranquil garden, all lovingly cared for by a committed team of volunteers. There is a vast collection of local history, vintage pastimes and professions, themed displays and wonderful collections of old photographs, lace, glassware and Staffordshire Blue pottery to name just a few, spread around three floors – something for everyone of all ages.
The museum ground floor and garden are accessible for wheelchair users and there is an RNID hearing loop system in the reception area and large magnifying sheets available to read labels. Families will enjoy the mouse trail and craft table. Our lovely volunteers look forward to meeting you. Delicious homemade cakes and refreshments will be available.
Guided walks
Saturday 13 September 2025: 11.30am & 2pm
Sunday 14 September 2025: 11.30am & 2pm
Saturday 20 September 2025: 11.30am & 2pm
Sunday 21 September 2025: 11.30am & 2pm

Discover Pendock Old Church (Heritage Open Days)
2025-09-13 14:00 - 17:00 | Pendock Old Church, Sledge Green, Upper Pendock, WR13 6JW
Enjoy the beautiful architecture of this Grade I-listed church, including its lovely tower, original Jacobean pews, fine chancel arch and an intriguing ‘stepway’ to Heaven?
Volunteers will be on hand between 2pm and 5pm to show you around and help you pinpoint the special features that make this charming little church such a gem.
Pendock Church is a local landmark, seen standing proud above the M50 motorway to Ross-on-Wye. Earthworks in fields to the north of the church indicate the site of a medieval village and probably the de Pendocks’ manor house.
Much of this charming church is Norman, but the tenth-century font indicates an even earlier building; in the fourteenth century new windows were added, and the west tower was constructed. There are lovely sixteenth-century pews and Jacobean communion rails. It is thought that the great English composer Sir Edward Elgar, who was born not many miles away, may once have played the lovely little Georgian organ inside.
Please park carefully on the lane or drive up the track to park nearer the church.

Chandos Symphony Orchestra
2025-09-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Pershore Abbey, Church Walk, Pershore, WR10 1BB
The Chandos Symphony Orchestra, Malvern’s own fine amateur orchestra, will be at Pershore Abbey on Saturday 13 September 2025 to perform a concert conducted by Dan Watson.
Programme
Humperdinck Hansel and Gretel Prelude
Brahms Concerto for Violin and Cello
Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 6
For the concerto by Brahms, the soloists will be Izzy Howard (violin) and Danushka Edirisinghe (cello).
Tickets: available to book online at Eventbrite (booking fee applies) or available on the door

National Trust - Croome: Walks, Tours and Open Days (Heritage Open Days)
2025-09-15 10:00 - 2025-09-19 17:00 | Croome Park, High Green, Worcester, Worcs, WR8 9DW
Enjoy free entry at Croome for Heritage Open Days. Explore a secret wartime airbase, now a visitor centre, which was once a hub of activity for thousands of people. Outside, marvel at the grandest of English landscapes, ‘Capability’ Brown’s masterful first commission, with commanding views over the Malvern Hills.
Croome has always been a place of firsts: Brown’s first grand design; Adam’s first complete room; and the first development of airborne radar during the 1940s. This pioneering spirit lives on, ensuring a future for Croome which has meaning for a new community of visitors, volunteers and staff.
Throughout the week of Monday 15 – Friday 19 September, there’s free admission to Croome, with talks, walks and tours available to enrich your visit. Croome is also open throughout the year (admission fees apply at other times(.
