Lots to see, do and discover at Ledbury Community Day
Here is a list of the groups who took part in 2023
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Ledbury Border Morris
Ledbury Morris are a mixed Border Morris side based in and around Ledbury.
A group of members of Ledbury Morris will perform short dance sets around the town to demonstrate what we do. We will also be available to talk to members of the public about what we do, Morris dancing traditions, the benefits of Morris dancing and how to join. We would like to make everyone aware that Ledbury has a Morris side, available to perform at local events and that new members are always welcome. No experience necessary!
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Contact phone number: 07811 673983 or 07870 382678
Contact e-mail address: [email protected]
Contact website: find us on Facebook - Ledbury Morris
Ledbury-Strömstad Twinning Association
Strömstad is the official Twin Town of Ledbury. Strömstad is a lovely Swedish town on the West Coast. The association meet to arrange events including regular exchange visits and maintain the friendly relationship between the two towns.
Visit our display to promote Ledbury Strömstad Twinning Association, providing details of activities, information about Strömstad etc.in Clubsport's window in the Homend. Let us tell you about the Twinning friendship with Strömstad between 1pm and 2pm at Little Stromstad in The Talbot, New Street.
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Contact phone number: 01531 635129
Location 1: St Katherine's Hall
Army Cadet Force - Ledbury
The Army Cadet Force is a national youth organisation sponsored by the United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence and the British Army. Along with the Sea Cadet Corps and the Air Training Corps, the ACF make up the Community Cadet Forces. The Ledbury detachment meets in Little Marcle Road.
Find out how to join our activities at our stand.
From 1000 to 1300.
Contact phone number: 01432 359917
Contact e-mail address: [email protected]
Contact website: www.armycadets.com/county/hereford-and-worcester-acf/
Carnival - Ledbury Carnival Association
If it's August Bank Holiday, it must be Ledbury Carnival Day - Ledbury's traditional day of fun in the Town Centre.
We want to promote, recruit members or find help for the annual Ledbury Carnival on August Bank Holiday. 2003 will be our 49th Carnival. See our selection of photos from previous Carnivals. Please come and visit the stand if you can help in anyway or just ask us about entering in the procession.
From 1000 to 1400.
Contact phone number: 07788 805641
Contact e-mail address: [email protected]
Contact website: www.ledburycarnival.co.uk
Community Action Ledbury
Come along and talk to us about our flexible volunteering opportunities. We are looking for people to join our team of volunteer drivers. If you are interested in doing something that makes a real difference to people's lives and is very rewarding, come and have a chat. Some of our existing volunteers will be on hand to talk about what's involved
From 1000 to 1400.
Contact phone number: 01531 635339
Contact e-mail address: [email protected]
Contact website: www.caledbury.org.uk
Community Choir, Ledbury
As a Community choir we are involved in many of the town's activities such as singing at the switching on of the Christmas lights, the Town carol service, the Civic service and others. We do several concerts a year and the proceeds from the Christmas concert goes to a local charity. There are no formal auditions, we ask only that you sing in tune!
Members from the Community choir will be on hand to tell you about the choir, where and when we meet, what sort of music we sing., concerts that we perform. Examples of music will be on show as will photographs of our many concerts and activities.
From 1000 to 1400.
Contact website: www.ledburycommunitychoir.co.uk
Cricket - Ledbury Cricket Club
Find out how this year we are focussing on growing our women and girls? section and are keen to develop both social (cricket softball) and hard ball activities. You will be assured of a warm welcome from the Club, so why not visit us in the coming weeks?
From 1000 to 1200 (later if wet).
Contact e-mail address: [email protected]
Contact website: ledburycc.co.uk and ledbury.play-cricket.com
Cycling - Ledbury Area Cycle Forum (LACF)
The Ledbury Area Cycle Forum (LACF) promotes cycling as a healthy, low cost, practicable and fun means of transport for all ages. LACF members have developed good relations with Herefordshire Council and negotiate for active travel (walking and cycling) provision in new developments, including secure cycle storage and safe routes to the schools, shops, leisure facilities and other amenities. LACF organises community cycling events. It designs and produces cycle route maps and it runs a website www.comecyclingledbury.com - a one-stop-shop resource for cyclists (and non-cyclists). LACF has an electric bike for people to take out on free loan (donations encouraged!) - a 'test before you invest' opportunity for those considering buying an e-bike.
Interested in local cycle routes? We will have local cycle maps for sale and cycle promotion leaflets. Ask us about the Come Cycling Ledbury website and let us know your thoughts about cycling provision in Ledbury. Learn of our involvement in planning applications, and our new e-bike.
From 1000 to 1400.
Contact phone number: n/a
Contact e-mail address: [email protected]
Contact website: www.comecyclingledbury.com
Flower Club - Ledbury Flower Club
Let us show you what happens at the Flower Club and the other activities we take part in. Members will be there to demonstrate some 'mini' flower arrangements and answer your questions. Ask us about how you become a member.
From 1000 to 1400.
Contact phone number: 07794 934091
Contact e-mail address: [email protected]
Contact website: find us on Facebook
Food Bank - Ledbury Food Bank
We are an Independent Food Bank serving the community in and around Ledbury. We are based at our premises near the Railway Station. Our Message - 'We are an independent Food Bank, run entirely by volunteers who passionately believe that no one should go hungry. Pop in to see us; you can be sure of a friendly face and a sympathetic ear. Your conversations at the Foodbank are completely confidential.'
Ledbury food bank volunteers will be present to explain the work that we carry out, providing emergency food to those in need, providing benefits advice and support to clients. Let is tell you can help us with donations of money and food etc.which we will be pleased to accept and explain how members of the public can support our work by volunteering. Let us tell you how we may be able to help you.
From 1000 to 1400.
Contact phone number: 07581 283092
Contact e-mail address: [email protected]
Contact website: www.ledburyfoodbank.org
Food Group - Ledbury
Ledbury Food Group celebrates the wonderful locally produced food and drink that we enjoy in Ledbury and district, important both to our enjoyment of food and to our local economy. We run the website www.ledburyfoodgroup.org which features local food information, events and views, the Ledbury Big Breakfast, the Ledbury Celebration food festival and other events.
At the start of Big Green Week in Ledbury, talk to us about how Local Food contributes both to sustainability and the local economy
From 1000 to 1400.
Contact phone number: 01531 633637
Contact e-mail address: [email protected]
Contact website: www.ledburyfoodgroup.org
Freemasons - Eastnor Lodge of Freemasons No.751
Eastnor Charitable Trust raises funds to help with all aspects of our community ranging through young people, the elderly and those in medical need, especially within the three Counties of Herefordshire, Worcestershire, and Gloucestershire. The Trust, which was set up in 1966 is administered by members of Eastnor Lodge of Freemasons No. 751 meeting in Ledbury, Herefordshire and has no paid officials. 100% of funds raised goes to our charitable projects.
We will be very happy to tell you about the local charitable activities undertaken by the Eastnor Lodge of Freemasons, and information about Freemasonry.
From 1000 to 1400.
Contact phone number: 07734 413713
Contact e-mail address: [email protected]
Contact website: n/a
Haygrove Community Gardens - make a mini garden
Haygrove Community Gardens is a Ledbury-based charity, working with local communities to create safe, encouraging and empowering environments for children and adults to learn and improve their well-being through horticulture.
Try your hand in our accessible tabletop gardening session focussed on growing food from seed. You are invited to 'Create your own herb garden' or 'Create your own salad garden'. We will provide materials to create a mini-garden that participants can take away after the free session. We would like to gauge interest in setting up a community garden in Ledbury. We hope to be able to create a mailing list and contact groups who are interested and to gather evidence about the level of need for this project in Ledbury and the surrounding areas. We will also be recruiting volunteers to support us in our aim.
From 1000 to 1400.
Contact phone number: 07483 018538
Contact e-mail address: [email protected]
Contact website: www.haygrove.com/haygrove-community-gardens
Healthy Lifestyle Service
We provide a free and confidential service for those who wish to make healthier lifestyle changes, stop smoking, cut down alcohol, lose weight, healthy eating and physical activity
We will have information to address your concerms including leaflets about potentail health harms with advice to follow on improving things.
From 1000 to 1400.
Contact phone number: 01432 383567
Herefordshire & Gloucestershire Canal Trust
The Canal Trust aims to rebuild and restore the 34 miles of rural Canal between Gloucester and Hereford, the course of which passes through Ledbury. Our message 'Herefordshire & Gloucestershire Canal Trust is rebuilding a sustainable Canal between Hereford and Gloucester.'
Find out how you can help the H&G Canal Trust as a member or volunteer. We will have a display showing work the volunteers do. Our Grand Holiday Draw tickets will be for sale as well as canal walks leaflets and canal books. Donations for the trust will be gratefully accepted.
From 1000 to 1400.
Contact phone number: n/a
Contact e-mail address: [email protected]
Contact website: www.h-g.canal.org.uk
Herefordshire Food Alliance
The Herefordshire Food Alliance is an informal partnership of stakeholders from the public sector, local food economy, voluntary sector and community drawn from across the whole county. We are dedicated to working together towards a shared Vision of a more sustainable food system. Our Vision is for a thriving and sustainable local food economy which contributes to a healthy lifestyle, healthy communities and a healthy environment.
Come and meet members of the Food Alliance, hear about plans for a Good Food Pick-Up in Ledbury and tell us what you think. Sign the Herefordshire Food Charter and support great food produce locally! SEE also Kid's Kitchen for children of all ages!
From 1000 to 1400.
Contact e-mail address: [email protected]
Contact website: www.herefordshirefoodcharter.org.uk/blog
Herefordshire Ornithological Club
Herefordshire Ornithological Club, one of Britain's longest established and friendliest bird clubs, was founded in 1950 and has over 300 members. Its aims have always been the study and conservation of the birdlife in the county. We welcome everyone to contribute whatever their knowledge or experience.
We will be providing information about birds, especially in Herefordshire, the activities the HOC provide and inviting you to become members. We wil have members there to answer your questions as well as leaflets with useful information about birds and how you can watch and help them
From 1000 to 1400.
Contact phone number: 01981 501113
Contact e-mail address: [email protected]
Contact website: www.herefordshirebirds.org
Herefordshire Wildlife Trust
We are here to meet you to tell you about the Herefordshire Wildlife Trust, our Nature Reserves, our current projects, and membership and fund raisng opportunities.
From 1000 to 1400.
Contact e-mail address: [email protected]
Contact website: www.herefordshirewt.org
Horticultural Society - Ledbury Horticultural Society
Ledbury Horticultural Society has existed since 1875, and is renowned for its Annual Show held on Bank Holiday Monday (Ledbury Carnival Day).
We will advertising the Horticultural Society and the annual Flower show held on August Bank Holiday Monday. We will have cups, rosettes, and images of previous shows on display together with copies of the 2023 show schedule. In addition, we will be giving away free Geranium plug plants for receivers to grow on and enter into one of the classes in the Flower show. This is to encourage more exhibitors and in particular younger members of the family to start to participate in horticulture. Two or three committee members will be in attendance on the day to give out the plug plants and to answer any questions about the Flower show, but mainly to encourage the public to attend the show on Bank Holiday Monday.
From 1000 to 1400.
Contact phone number: 07875 478484
Contact e-mail address: [email protected]
Contact website: find us on Facebook: Ledbury Flower Show
Keep Herefordshire Warm - Energy Efficiency
Keep Herefordshire Warm is managed by Severn Wye Energy Agency on behalf of Herefordshire Council. We offer energy efficiency advice and administer grant funding to help keep Herefordshire residents healthy and comfortable at home. Grants are available now to improve ypur energy efficiency.
We will be available to give energy efficiency advice and discuss the different funding schemes we have available to install energy efficient measures into people?s homes. We will be promoting the free services we offer including energy advocacy for more in-depth energy problems and advice. We will have literature to share.
From 1000 to 1400.
Contact phone number: 0800 677 1432
Contact e-mail address: [email protected]
Contact website: https://severnwye.org.uk/
Kid's Kitchen
We are a social enterprise, building health and community through family cooking. We run stay-and-play style cooking sessions and through these and other activities help young children and their adults explore, enjoy and engage with food and each other.?
We will be running our Kids Kitchen fresh veggie activity for kids of all ages!
From 1100 to 1300.
Contact e-mail address: [email protected]
Contact website: https://www.kidskitchen.org.uk/herefordshire/
Market - Ledbury Country Market
Ledbury Country Market is a true co-operative run by members and volunteers selling homemade, home grown and hand made local produce by local people for the local community. You can find us in The Burgage Hall just off the High Street in the heart of historic Ledbury on Fridays from 9.00 to 12.30.
Representatives of The Country Market will be attending Ledbury Community Day to showcase to you our local flowers, crafts and produce and provide samples of our delicious cakes and bakes.
From 1000 to 1400.
Contact website: www.ledburycountrymarket.co.uk
Midlands Air Ambulance
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity operates three air ambulance helicopters and three critical care cars across Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, the West Midlands and Worcestershire making us one of the largest and busiest air ambulance charities in the UK.
Visit us fo find out more about the air ambulance service and its operation. Find out how you can support us. We haoe you like our charitable merchandise!
From 1000 to 1400.
Contact phone number: 01384 887900
Contact e-mail address: [email protected]
Refugee Support Group - Ledbury
Conflicts,civil wars and invasions create some of the worst humanitarian crises of our time. Millions of displaced people are struggling with the trauma of losing their own country and those still trapped in the hostilities face starvation and disease. We work alongside national charities to send emergency supplies to those most in need and who face very uncertain futures.
Find out about our recent work. If you would like to volunteer any help with our events or collections, there will be a form at our stand where you can leave your details. And if knitting is your thing, Yarnstormers will begin their meetings again in the autumn. Watch out on Facebook or in Handley Organics shop window for more information.
From 1000 to 1400.
Repair Café
Visit our display stand, with information about our popular monthly Repair Café events and how to get involved. Repair Café Ledbury volunteers will be available to answer questions and advise people on what items we can consider for repair and how to book them in. We also welcome new volunteers to our enthusiastic team, so come and find out what it's all about. Please note: we will not be undertaking repairs on 10th June.
From 1000 to 1400.
Contact phone number: 07518 921300
Contact e-mail address: [email protected]
Contact website: www.repaircafeledbury.org.uk
St Michael's Hospice
Since opening in 1984, St Michael's Hospice has been providing the highest quality care, free of charge, to the local community.
Come and chat to us in our mobile hospice vehicle about anything to do with end-of-life, death and dying and find out ways that your local hospice can support you and your loved ones - you might be surprised at just how much we do in Ledbury and beyond! We're an open book, so come ask us anything, we'd love to chat to you.
From 1000 to 1400.
Contact phone number: 01432 851000
Contact e-mail address: [email protected]
Contact website: www.st-michaels-hospice.org.uk
Sustainable Ledbury
Sustainable Ledbury are a local group of people who come together to organise projects to reduce waste and improve the environment in Ledbury and the surrounding area.
Sustainable Ledbury will be holding a stand to show their current projects including the Plastics Project, Town Trail Project, seed library and the Waste Reduction Project. Come and talk with us to find out more about the projects. If you are interested in joining us new members are always welcome.
From 1000 to 1400.
Contact phone number: 07871 608092
Contact e-mail address: [email protected]
Contact website: www.sustainableledbury.co.uk
Tennis, Ledbury Tennis Club
Ledbury Tennis Club and some of its members will be available to talk with anyone about getting involved with tennis. From complete beginners to seasoned experts, there's a place for everyone and every age at Ledbury Tennis Club. There's a junior programme, rusty rackets evening, social club sessions, competitive teams, social events and walking tennis. Our members will be available to tell visitors to Ledbury Community Day more about how to join the club at less than £4 per week
From 1000 to 1400.
Contact e-mail address: [email protected]
Contact website: clubspark.lta.org.uk/ledburytennisclub
Visually Impaired Support Group - Ledbury
Our club was founded in 1991 to enable visually impaired persons to increase their enjoyment in life by taking part in social activities and outings. On the CAL stand
Learn about the work we do to help people who have a visual impairment in Ledbury, and ways in which you might be able to help us support those who need assistance. Our colleagues on the Community Action Ledbury stand will have information for you.
From 1000 to 1400.
Contact phone number: 01531 633853
Contact e-mail address: [email protected]
Walking Netball - Ledbury walking Netball
Fancy making friends and learning new skills or even reviving old ones then Walking Netball could be for you. It's netball, but at a walking pace where the rules are slightly tweaked. It is a friendly and inclusive sport, designed so that anyone can play, regardless of age or fitness level. It can give those who feel isolated an outlet, provide an activity for those who do not deem themselves fit enough to run anymore and offer a stepping stone for those looking for a pathway back into netball and it's also for people who have never played before. Walking Netball is an amazing community that is full of life and laughter. It is fantastic for helping women form connections, and stay active and healthy for longer.
Come and find out more and meet some of the players.
From 1000 to 1400.
Contact phone number: 07545 924953
Contact e-mail address: [email protected]
Contact website: www.herefordshirenetball.co.uk/walking_netball/
Location 2: Burgage Hall
Adhisthana - Buddists
The main message we want to put out there is for anyone who might be interested in Buddhism to give it a try and see what they think. It's important for us that people are aware that we are close by to Ledbury and if you want to explore Buddhism then ours is one of the contexts you can do that in. Questions are very welcome and no question is unwelcome for us.?
Find out more by meeting us at our stand.
From 1000 to 1400.
Contact phone number: 01531 641726
Contact e-mail address: [email protected]
Contact website: www.adhisthana.org
Allotments - Ledbury Allotment Association
Find out how you can take on an allotment with us.
From 1000 to 1400.
Contact e-mail address: [email protected]
Contact website: www.ledburyallotmentassociation.co.uk
Arts Society Hereford
We will be at our display stand to give information and answer questions about our activities. These include: a monthly programme of illustrated lectures by expert speakers on a wide range of arts subjects from prehistory to the present day, visits to places of artistic/historical/cultural interest and opportunities to join volunteering groups in arts heritage, conservation and education
Come and talk to us and find out about all the interesting things to do with the history of art, sculpture, film, architecture, gardens etc. etc. that we offer
From 1000 to 1400.
Contact e-mail address: [email protected]
Contact website: www.theartssocietyhereford.org.uk
Cruse Bereavement Support
We're the UK's leading bereavement charity. We help people through one of the most painful times in life with bereavement support, information and campaigning. We're here to make sure that everyone grieving gets the support they need, when they need it.
We shall have information and leaflets, and an on hand volunteer to offer advice and support. Our message - we are here to support you in your bereavement. Our support is free of charge.
From 1000 to 1400.
Contact phone number: 01432 359469
Contact e-mail address: [email protected]
Contact website: www.cruse.org.uk
Deer Park Care Home
Visit the Deer Park Care Home stand to find out more about our award winning Home, where we provide empathetic and professional 24 hour residential, nursing, respite and palliative. Care.If you're looking for a care home for a loved one and would like to find out more about all of the options available to you, Vivienne Hill our Client Services Manager and Sarah Birkett our Administrator will be on hand to provide the information you need and answer any enquiries you might have.
Thinking of beginning a career in the care industry or would like to learn more about the job opportunities available at Deer Park Care Home? Vivienne and Sarah will be available to discuss these with you too. Throughout the day they'll be giving away our chef's delicious homemade cakes and bakes to all visitors to the stand and there will also be the opportunity to win a Classic Afternoon Tea For Two in our Bistro by simply entering our FREE competition to guess the name of our Deer Park Reindeer Mascot!
From 1000 to 1400.
Contact phone number: 01531 800700
Contact e-mail address: [email protected]
Contact website: www.Porthaven.co.uk
Evergreen - Ledbury Evergreen Club
Ledbury Evergreen Club is a friendly club for older people from Ledbury and the surrounding areas. It is run by a small group of volunteers. We meet weekly on a Wednesday afternoon for about two hours. We provide a range of activities and entertainment, e.g. speakers on topics of interest, crafts, quizzes, music, always ending our meetings with tea and cake and the opportunity to chat. Transport to and from the meetings, provided by Community Action Ledbury, can be arranged to addresses within Ledbury. New members are always welcome, as are new volunteers.
Find out about our meetings and range of activities and how you might enjoy them - we have room for new members. Volunteers from the Club will be happy to answer your questions and tell you more.
From 1000 to 1400.
Contact phone number: 01531 635076
Contact e-mail address: [email protected]
Ledbury & District Civic Society
Our aims are to raise interest in Ledbury and its surroundings, promote high standards of planning and architecture, and secure the preservation, protection and improvement of features of historic, natural and public interest.
Let us tell you about the achievements of our Society and what we are working on now. Let us tell you about the Butcher Row House Museum and how you could help us. Find out about membership. We encourage anyone who is interested in 'looking after Ledbury' to join the society or volunteer to help our work.
From 1000 to 1400.
Contact phone number: 07908 967165
Contact e-mail address: [email protected]
Contact website: www.ledburycivicsociety.org
Ledbury Town Council
Ledbury Town Council has an important role in promoting the town, representing its interests and supporting the work of different groups in the community as well as undertaking a number of parish responsibilities including maintenance of the Recreation Ground, the Cemetery and Dog Hill Wood.
Meet Town Councillors and Council staff to discover more about the Council's work and discuss your views and ideas for the future of Ledbury. What would you like to see happening in and around the town? Should we be doing more for young people? Do we keep you involved and engaged in town affairs? Would you be interested in joining a volunteer team serving the diverse needs of the Community? Find out about Ledbury's Big Green Week.
From 1000 to 1400.
Contact phone number: 01531 632306
Contact e-mail address: [email protected]
Contact website: www.ledburytowncouncil.gov.uk
Marie Curie - Ledbury Fundraising Group
Demand for the right care, support and guidance for people reaching the final chapter of life is growing. Without urgent change, the gaps in end of life provision will only get larger and more people will die without adequate help or support. The Marie Curie charity seeks to address this through its services.
We shall be promoting the Marie Curie Fundraising Group. Find out how you can help us by becoming a member and colecting funds for Marie Curie nurses.
From 1000 to 1400.
Contact phone number: 01531 630253
Contact e-mail address: [email protected]
Maritime Cadet Unit - Ledbury
Ledbury now has a thriving Maritime Cadet Unit which meets at the Burgage Hall, Church Lane, every Wednesday evening between 7 and 9pm and is open to boys and girls aged 9 to 18 years of age. Lots of activities to enjoy including canoeing, camping, sailing, football, swimming and many more.
Find out more about our activities by visiting our display featuring activities that our Cadets take part in. We want to show the opportunities and activities for young people aged 9 to 18 would have by joining the Maritime Cadets.
From 1000 to 1400.
Contact phone number: 07594 882729
Contact e-mail address: [email protected]
Naturalists Field Club - Ledbury
The club was founded in 1967 to give local people, who have a general interest in natural history, the opportunity of furthering and sharing their knowledge. Our activities run throughout the year with indoor talks in winter and an outdoor field programme in spring/summer.
We will have rolling photographic display of wildlife images on a screen. Find out about our activities in and around Ledbury, and how you could help us improving local wild-life environments. We will be happy to talk to you about our club programme and how to become a member.
From 1000 to 1400.
Contact phone number: 07834 555686
Contact e-mail address: [email protected]
Contact website: www.ledburynaturalists.co.uk
Probus Club of Ledbury
The Club is for men who are of retirement age or will soon be reaching it and who have some form of professional or business background. Our talks cover a vast range of subjects to appeal to all tastes, and members are invited to question speakers and to add their own observations. About half our talks are given by members, reflecting their own interests and experiences.
Ask us about the range of talks and activities our members enjoy at our regular two-hour Monday morning gatherings and in other outside social activities. We will be pleased to explain in more depth how to become one of our members.
From 1000 to 1400.
Contact phone number: O7828 845285
Contact e-mail address: [email protected]
Contact website: www.ledburyprobus.org.uk
Strong Young Minds
The Strong Young Minds Project aims at improving the mental health and wellbeing of young people in Herefordshire.
We will have a stand with a craft activity and games for children and young people promoting good mental health. Meet our staff who will be pleased to tell you how you can support us. We will be collecting for the charity.
From 1000 to 1400.
Contact phone number: 01432 269245
Contact e-mail address: [email protected]
U3A - Ledbury & District
U3A (The University of the Third Age) is a nationwide organisation based on local groups providing opportunities for retired and semi-retired people to come together and develop their interests. We don't study for qualifications, we just enjoy taking part, meeting people and learning from one-another. Members share their knowledge and experience with others in interest groups, running informal activity sessions covering a wide range of subjects and activities.
We will have a display stand which will give details of activities that our members can get involved with. We are an organisation for those who are retired or approaching retirement. We have may interest groups that provide a wide range of opportunities to come together, learn from each other and have fun. Members will be present throughout the session to talk to people who might be interested in joining our organisation.
From 1000 to 1400.
Contact phone number: 01531 633637
Contact e-mail address: [email protected]
Contact website: www.ledburyu3a.org.uk
Women's Institute - Ledbury Branch
The Women's Institute is inspiring women to be diverse. We offer women of all ages the opportunity to join, make friends and be involved in any way that suits them.
Our members will be pleased to answer questions and talk generally about Women's Institute and our Ledbury branch. Find out about our current branch activities, our forthcoming programme and how you can join us as a member.
From 1000 to 1400.
Contact phone number: 01531 636808
Location 4: Church Lane
Butcher Row House Museum (Ledbury and District Civic Society)
Butcher Row House Museum features many items of local interest including reproduction helmets and breastplates that would have been worn in the Battle of Ledbury in 1645 and a small collection of musical instruments ranging from a 'hurdy-gurdy' to a Tibetan pipe fashioned from a thigh bone.
We shall be open for you as usual. Admission is free, but donations are welcome.
From 1000 to 1600.
Heritage Centre, Ledbury (Ledbury Places)
The story of Ledbury's past is displayed in this timber-framed building dating from 15th Century, which is believed to have been built by East Anglian woollen merchants. It became a Latin Grammar School until about 1840. Local volunteers man the Heritage Centre, now owned by Ledbury Places, a local Charitable Trust.
Discover Ledbury's history at the Heritage Centre - SEE also under Ledbury Places.
From 1030 to 1630.
Contact phone number: 01531 633637
Contact e-mail address: n/a
Contact website: n/a
Ledbury Places
The Old Grammar school is a long, low half-timbered building sitting at the top of Church Lane, the cobbled street that runs from the Market House up to the parish church of St Michaels and All Angels. On the ground floor is the Heritage Centre, a museum about the history of the town?s buildings.
We will have new exhibits and quizzes for children. We always welcome people who want to be come volunteers at the Heritage Centre and get involved in promoting and sharing the history of our heritage buildings with visitors. This year we have new project which involves young people interviewing older people about their educational experiences. If you want to take part, we will be collecting names so we can arrange interviews. In some instances, your interview will be filmed and will form part of our new interactive educational exhibition.
From 1000 to 1400.
Contact e-mail address: [email protected]
Contact website: www.ledburyplaces.co.uk
U3A -Ledbury & District - Gardeners Group
Our group has taken over flower beds that used to be maintained by Herefordshire Council. We garden through the year to put on a good show.
Visit the Walled Garden to see the work we have done to develop the flowerbeds.
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Location 5: Church Street - entrance is signed
Painted Room (Ledbury Town Council)
Wall paintings were discovered in the Town Council offices during major restoration work in 1989 and have been dated to the mid 1560s. They represent the expensive tapestries and leather hangings that would normally be found in the homes of wealthy aristocrats, and are thought to be the work of a jobbing artist who has created a cheaper version for the up and coming Merchant Gentry.
The 16th Century Painted Room will be open as usual on Community Day. Our knowledgeable guides will give you a short introductory talk (5 minutes) and show you the special paintings. We have children?s costumes for dressing up and a small set of stocks to entertain the children! Free
From 1100 - 1300 and 1400 - 1600 to 1600.
Contact phone number: 01531 632306
Contact website: https://www.ledburytowncouncil.gov.uk/en-gb/what-we-do/16th-century-painted-room
Location 6: St Michael's and All Angels Church
Bell Ringers - Ledbury Church Bellringers
Bell ringing has been going on for over 400 years in our country. St Michael's Church Ledbury enjoys a recently restored and expanded ring of ten sweet-sounding bells
We will ring the bells during the morning at 9.30 and 12.30. The tower will be open throughout the morning (except when the bells are ringing) for people to visit. The tower will be manned by volunteers. Members of the public are very welcome to come and see and hear us. Numbers for going up the tower to see the bells will need to be limited at any one time so some people may need to wait for a short while. There is a much acclaimed exhibition on the ground floor of the tower which is a place we recommend all Ledbury residents to visit. Voluntary donations may be made to the Ringing Education Fund if people are so inclined. We want people to consider learning to ring the bells and also to learn a bit more about an important historic building
From 930 to 1300.
Contact phone number: 01531 579021
Contact e-mail address: [email protected]
Contact website: www.ledburybells.co.uk
Friends of Ledbury Parish Church
We want the people of Ledbury to understand the rich historic, artistic and religious legacy of the church over the last 1000 years and to enjoy visiting it with family and friends. We run a programme of events open to all including lectures, Quiz Night, Burns Night, tours of the belltower, social gatherings etc. We try to interpret the many remarkable features of St Michael's Church (the oldest building in Ledbury) to visitors but also aim to provide an opportunity for people to meet and enjoy each other's company.
There will be some display material in the church and members of the church present to explain to visitors the many unusual and remarkable features of the building and its contents.
From 1000 to 1400.
Contact phone number: 01531 631531
Contact e-mail address: [email protected]
Contact website: www.ledburyparishchurch.org.uk/
U3A - Ledbury & District - Recorder Consort
Ledbury U3A now has a flourishing Recorder Group.
We shall be playing works from our repertoire in the historic setting of St Michael's. We shall be performing between 10.30 and 12.00. Do visit us for some soothing (and sometimes perhaps rousing) music.
From 1030 to 1200.
Contact e-mail address: [email protected]
Location 7: The Master's House
Friends of the Master's House
The Friends of the Master's House will be offering free informal tours of both floors of the Master's House (which houses Ledbury Library) and will share details of the architecture and history of this fascinating building. There will also be an art workshop with Jeanette McCulloch especially for children of all ages entitled 'Design Your Own Book Cover'. This will be a collage activity where children can have fun creating their own book cover. Why not come and see Ledbury's Hidden Gem, keep the family happy and perhaps join our small band of volunteers dedicated to showcasing the unique heritage of the Master's House.
From 930 to 1230.
Contact phone number: 01432 383499 (Ledbury Library)
Contact e-mail address: [email protected]
Contact website: www.themastershouseledbury.org
John Masefield Society
John Masefield (Poet Laureate 1930-1967) was born and raised in Ledbury. Although he travelled widely and became internationally famous, he never lost touch with members of his family who lived in the town. The John Masefield Society was founded in 1992 to stimulate the appreciation of and interest in his life and works. The John Masefield Archive located in the Master?s House contains documents relating to the life and work of Masefield, including the research papers of Constance Babington Smith.
The John Masefield Society will be displaying items from their collection connected with Masefield?s time as Poet Laureate during four reigns from 1930 to 1967. Find us upstairs in our archive room.
From 930 to 1230.
Contact e-mail address: [email protected]
Contact website: www.johnmasefieldsociety.org
Location 8: Market House, High Street
Bell Ringers, Ledbury and District Bell Ringers
Bell ringing is a fun and inclusive activity open to all ages and people from all walks of life. It helps to develop coordination, observation, memory and teamwork and is good for the development of upper body strength and flexibility. It provides the opportunity for social interaction and community involvement and contributes to the health and wellbeing of anyone taking part. Relatively new ringers and highly experienced ringers can take part together and find it equally rewarding. Once learned, ringing is a skill for life and can open up a lifetime of experiences and enjoyment
'Pull the other one' with Ledbury District Bell Ringers! We will be bringing along a 12ft high portable bell ringing simulator that feels just like ringing a tower bell. A number of experienced ringers will be present, including accredited ringing teachers. We will be providing demonstrations and giving members of the public the opportunity to have a go.
From 1000 to 1500.
Contact phone number: 07515 729178
Contact e-mail address: [email protected]
Contact website: www.hdgb.org/?district=ledbury
Brass Band - Ledbury Community Brass Band
Ledbury Community Brass Band is a friendly and fun band. We aim, as a Community band, to be as inclusive as possible and, as a result, we have members of all ages and abilities. Our message, 'Brass Music is fun, and people of all ages can learn to play together'.
Our band will perform under the Market House to start Community Day between 10am and 10.45am. Come along and enjoy our performance in Ledbury's Historic Centre.
From 1000 Band Performance to until 1045.
Contact e-mail address: [email protected]
Contact website: www.lcbb.org.uk
Location 9: Ledbury Bowling Club, Bank Crescent
Bowling Club - Ledbury Bowling Club
Ledbury Bowling Club warmly welcome visitors to call by and meet us from 10.30am to 12.30pm. The bowling green will be open for visitors who would like to try their hand at lawn green bowls. Members will be present to assist visitors with help and instruction; all bowls equipment will be available for visitors to use. Please could we ask that visitors wear flat soled footwear. A number of informal matches will be played on one rink, to show visitors how a match unfolds and the enjoyment of playing a competitive game. Coffees, teas and light refreshments will be available at a small charge. 20 plus club members will be present to encourage visitors to participate in our sport and to show how friendly our club is. The age range of our members goes right up to 91 years of age, so be encouraged. age is not a barrier to our sport! Spectators are also very welcome. We look forward to meeting some new friends.
From 1030 to 1230.
Contact phone number: 07922 090921
Contact e-mail address: [email protected]
Contact website: www.ledburybowlsclub.yolasite.com
Location 13: Ledbury Poetry House, Barratt Browning Institute
Ledbury Poetry (Ledbury Poetry Festival)
Things have changed. Ledbury Poetry is now settled in the Barrett Browning Institute now 'Ledbury Poetry House'. The focus has widened to more all year round poetry activities as well as the renowned international Ledbury Poetry Festival - this year from 30th June to 9th July
Discover our free creative drop-in activities themed to green week, suitable for families, individuals and anyone wanting to take part. Ledbury Poetry and Creative Pathways staff will be present, with the opportunity to talk to us about Ledbury Poetry Festival and year round activities, as well as Volunteering in the creative sector throughout the County. This is a relaxed, fun and artistic environment to spend time in. All are welcome!
From 1000 to 1400.
Contact phone number: 01531 634156
Contact e-mail address: [email protected]
Contact website: www.ledburypoetry.org.uk