The Powys Moorland Partnership (PMP) invites Rob Yorke, inhabitant of the Black Mountains, rural surveyor and commentator, to host a conversation at The Globe on our changing uplands. Covering farming, public access, curlew, forestry, 'rewilding', flooding, heather beetle, peat bogs, pine martens, grouse, govt funding - no subject is off-limits in this two-way conversation.

What might they look like, how would we like them to evolve in the future? Talk of reintroduced mammals into dark forests surrounded by open moorland, changing pressures and priorities that influence land managers, tourists, and farmers, their livelihoods and the related wildlife that grabs the media’s attention without framing the complexity of the countryside today.

The PMP is part of a 3 year ‘sustainability’ project on the value of our uplands and how we can make better use of them – for the environment and for us. By improving their health, we can seek to improve our own health by getting more people involved in understanding and contributing to helping make a mix of complex ecosystems and remote rural communities work more resiliently into the future.

www.robyorke.co.uk

An informal monthly meeting for people interested in spirituality and our connection to the environment. Stimulating short film, friendly discussion, all welcome. First meeting 19^th October.

For more info contact: paultrees@btinternet.com

Hickman’s emotive, soaring vocals and driving guitar is complemented by Cassidy’s ingenious and virtuosic fiddling. Their sound flows from the connection between British and American folk and is bursting with all the humour, heartbreak and excitement of these genres. The lively English wit of Hickman is set against Cassidy’s bone-dry irony and American drawl as they take audiences on a dynamic and unforgettable transatlantic journey.

The Dancing Floor presents: Dancing the World into Being

The Dancing Floor group presents original creative work exploring myth – film, schools workshops and dance events are in all their portfolio.  In this performance, they will offer the chance to visit the otherworld and meet the ancient gods of these islands in an extraordinary creation myth dance, constructed from clues in the Mabinogion.  How does something come out of nothing?  How do we find what is lost?  Do the gods and goddesses live in us or we in them?  How did our ancestors see the world and ask the big questions? With specially composed music from the The Village Quire, who will perform an introductory set of ‘songs of life and death’. 

 More info here

Lego Club happens every Sunday. Come along all ages welcome, including parents!

Our Open Mic nights attract a wealth of talent. We see a variety of performances, including spoken word, poetry, comedy and all types of music. Come along to enjoy the night as an audience member or sign up with Chris to perform on the night!

Philosophy Cafe is an informal group which offers the chance to discuss philosophical issues. Whether you're an expert on Cartesian dualism or you simple have a new found interest in philosophical thought, come along! The club runs every other Thursday. For more info contact: philosophycafe@outlook.com

The month we are super excited to welcome local legend Father Richard! He will take to the stage to reveal and share his stories and favourite tracks! Not one to be missed!! Hosted by Jasper Fforde.

FREE ENTRY!

Lego Club happens every Sunday. Come along all ages welcome, including parents!

Our Open Mic nights attract a wealth of talent. We see a variety of performances, including spoken word, poetry, comedy and all types of music. Come along to enjoy the night as an audience member or sign up with Chris to perform on the night!

Informal meeting of local activists and supporters to discuss campaigns and how we can get involved in bringing about major environmental victories. Anyone who cares about the natural world and our future is welcome.

For more info, please email pbdelphiee@hotmail.com

New questions, new wipeout round, MC Elle on the mic & free chips at half time. Get your thinking hats on!

Vulnerable, honest, ethereal: This is the music of Speak, Brother. Boasting a powerful sound and full arrangements, the quartet layer lush vocal harmonies over their rustic instrumentation. With heartfelt lyrical storytelling, driving melodies and passionate performance, Speak, Brother are a band to watch. Having played across the UK and has airplay on BBC Radio, Speak, Brother are now set to return to Hay on Wye as part of their UK Tour promoting their new singles from their eagerly anticipated debut album due in Spring 2018. 

Lego Club happens every Sunday. Come along all ages welcome, including parents!

Our Open Mic nights attract a wealth of talent. We see a variety of performances, including spoken word, poetry, comedy and all types of music. Come along to enjoy the night as an audience member or sign up with Chris to perform on the night!

FURZIE WOOL SCULPTURE COURSES

[ £65 ] INCLUDES:

• How to needle-felt with wool
• How to make a wire armature
• A felting kit and tools
• All materials including wool
• Light lunch, tea and coffee 

| 10am-4.30pm |

For info please email felt@furzie.co.uk

Philosophy Cafe is an informal group which offers the chance to discuss philosophical issues. Whether you're an expert on Cartesian dualism or you simple have a new found interest in philosophical thought, come along! The club runs every other Thursday. For more info contact: philosophycafe@outlook.com

Hailing from Bristol, Heg & The Wolf Chorus has been born out of Heg Brignall's story-inspired songwriting. They create theatrical, original folk which draws inspiration from fairy tales and the twisted roots of Heg's family tree, taking the listener on a journey from Grimm’s fantastical forests, across the stormy Atlantic to the black, dangerous coal mines of Illinois and far beyond.

Noble Jacks are a rip-roaring Alt-Folk band with roof raising energy, whose warm electro-acoustic interactions fuse together a mixture of folky footstompin’ rhythms and engaging lyricism. The band encompasses heartfelt, yet uptempo songs showcasing fiddle, blues harmonica and big anthem toplines. Noble Jacks have a relentless gigging schedule around the the British folk scene and recorded their debut album with Union Music Store at The Metway studio in Brighton. 

2017 promises to be an incredible year for this new and aspiring band!

Lego Club happens every Sunday. Come along all ages welcome, including parents!

As a breeding ground for philosophical thought and community support we also host Death Cafe rub by Mollie Lord. Not to be confused with a grief support group, this group encourages tackling the complex ideas that surround death. It also encourages enjoying a slice of cake and a cup of tea! 

For more info, please contact Mollie Lord: mlord10@btinternet.com

Our Open Mic nights attract a wealth of talent. We see a variety of performances, including spoken word, poetry, comedy and all types of music. Come along to enjoy the night as an audience member or sign up with Chris to perform on the night!

An informal monthly meeting for people interested in spirituality and our connection to the environment. Stimulating short film, friendly discussion, all welcome. First meeting 19^th October.

For more info contact: paultrees@btinternet.com

Norwich based folk / Americana trio Alden, Patterson and Dashwood weave rich vocal harmonies, fiddle, dobro, guitar and mandolin around beautifully written original songs and melodies. The independently-released debut album ‘Call Me Home’ was written and produced at home in Norwich and is lovingly presented in attractive handmade covers, designed and hand-printed by the band. Their music takes influence from folk traditions from both sides of the Atlantic with uplifting instrumentals and self-penned songs depicting tales of young travellers, sleepy seas and their affection for home. They release their much-anticipated debut album ‘Call Me Home’ on 7th November 2016 with an accompanying UK tour.

Incendiary live hip-hop/soul rabble rousers packing deep lyrics, subterranean grooves and stratospheric brass – elevated by impossibly electrifying musicians.

Formed in 2011, the alternative hip-hop collective blend elements of R&B, funk, soul and rock; resulting in their own signature brand of music. Combined with spontaneous, fiery live performances, Sounds Of Harlowe are not to be missed.

Lego Club happens every Sunday. Come along all ages welcome, including parents!

Our Open Mic nights attract a wealth of talent. We see a variety of performances, including spoken word, poetry, comedy and all types of music. Come along to enjoy the night as an audience member or sign up with Chris to perform on the night!

Philosophy Cafe is an informal group which offers the chance to discuss philosophical issues. Whether you're an expert on Cartesian dualism or you simple have a new found interest in philosophical thought, come along! The club runs every other Thursday. For more info contact: philosophycafe@outlook.com

James Rock is a creative entrepreneur, an innovator, provocateur, and photographer who eventually discovered his tribe in Hay. His wanderlust has led to many turns, and his music tracks the interesting  and funny periods and events in his life…

This event is free entry so make sure you get here nice and early to get a seat!

Vocalist Sarah Meek and Pianist Guy Shotton are two rising stars of the U.K Jazz scene. A wide variety of influences combine in their readings of tunes from the Great American Songbook. And their own compositions to produce a sound that is fresh and exciting! 

Lego Club happens every Sunday. Come along all ages welcome, including parents!

Science Cafe is a new group meeting on the 4th Tuesday of every month. Each time we’ll look at a specific topic, or chat about science in the news. For details contact sciencecafe@outlook.com

The Globemakers are an established, informal craft group that meet one Tuesday a month downstairs at the Globe. Over the years we have tackled a number of projects, including crochet, mosaic, printmaking, patchwork, festive decorations, glass painting, decoupage and more.Members canalso bring their own ongoing projects, and sharing new ideas and methods is very welcome. The sessions are free, bringing your own materials necessary , but occasionally a £2 maximum charge may be made for specialised materials provided. We communicate by email.
We warmly welcome any interested new members to our friendly and informal gathering.
Liz Lockett and Corin Burgess
corin@lordburgess.co.uk
lizzylockett@hotmail.co.uk

Our Open Mic nights attract a wealth of talent. We see a variety of performances, including spoken word, poetry, comedy and all types of music. Come along to enjoy the night as an audience member or sign up with Chris to perform on the night!

New questions, new wipeout round, MC Elle on the mic & free chips at half time. Get your thinking hats on!

FURZIE WOOL SCULPTURE COURSES

[ £65 ] INCLUDES:

• How to needle-felt with wool
• How to make a wire armature
• A felting kit and tools
• All materials including wool
• Light lunch, tea and coffee 

| 10am-4.30pm |

For info please email felt@furzie.co.uk

Slippery Slope are a four piece acoustic band combining an unusual mix of instruments and musical styles to produce charming, fun and foot stomping sound. Playing traditional and contemporary musical styles from class French accordion to stomping Klezmer,with occasional dips into ska and Irish folk along the way. The line up is accordion, fiddle, guitar and Trinidadian steel pan. Slippery Slope supply the perfect mix of silly, melancholy and beautiful music. For more info, music and video; go to http://www.slipperyslope.org.uk

Lego Club happens every Sunday. Come along all ages welcome, including parents!

Our Open Mic nights attract a wealth of talent. We see a variety of performances, including spoken word, poetry, comedy and all types of music. Come along to enjoy the night as an audience member or sign up with Chris to perform on the night!

Informal meeting of local activists and supporters to discuss campaigns and how we can get involved in bringing about major environmental victories. Anyone who cares about the natural world and our future is welcome.

For more info, please email pbdelphiee@hotmail.com

Craig Sutton, the Flamenco Thief, plays Spanish acoustic guitar with the Boss RC loop pedal to blend modern rhythms with time-honoured Flamenco techniques.
Western, Eastern and African rhythms has allowed him to connect and build long lasting friendships with people all over the world.He has entertained crowds in Turkish parks, German kitchens, Serbian living rooms, Dutch hospitals, French chapels and so many more wonderfully unique locations.

After the success of the last Celtic evening, Thomasin, Justin and many more friends are back for another evening of live celtic music! Be sure to come and down and show your support to the local talent!

As a breeding ground for philosophical thought and community support we also host Death Cafe rub by Mollie Lord. Not to be confused with a grief support group, this group encourages tackling the complex ideas that surround death. It also encourages enjoying a slice of cake and a cup of tea! 

For more info, please contact Mollie Lord: mlord10@btinternet.com

An informal monthly meeting for people interested in spirituality and our connection to the environment. Stimulating short film, friendly discussion, all welcome. First meeting 19^th October.

For more info contact: paultrees@btinternet.com

We’re so excited to welcome back this much loved local band. You’ve seen them at Open Mic as Bushfold Blue here at the globe and this night is set to be a fabulous concoction folk, fabulous singing and beautiful melodies; a real treat for you local music lovers! New name, new music! 

Kate Hardy, Andy Thompson and Justin Preece.

Jazz/folk trio, haunting vocals, luscious harmonies, sublime guitars and rich double bass performing a variety of spine tingling original songs.

They’re back! Come along and enjoy the festivities with the best ceilidh band for miles, Crannog. Dancing, feet stomping and open to all ages and abilities! We had them here in August and are thrilled to have them back.

Oh we do love a Ceilidh!

Philosophy Cafe is an informal group which offers the chance to discuss philosophical issues. Whether you're an expert on Cartesian dualism or you simple have a new found interest in philosophical thought, come along! The club runs every other Thursday. For more info contact: philosophycafe@outlook.com

This New Year's Eve we have a real treat for you. We welcome back Sould! The local 8-piece Soul and R&B Band are here to make sure you celebrate and see off 2017 in style! 

Tickets are £10 which includes a FREE glass of fizz on arrival. There will also be food available to keep you going all night long.

Limited tickets available so be quick to snatch yours!

The world's largest philosophy and music festival, HowTheLightGetsIn, returns to the famed book town of Hay in 2018. Debate about the nature of the universe with the worlds top scientists, laugh until your sides hurt with the UK's best comedians, dine with our speakers in Open Platform events or dance by the river to the finest beats. The 2018 line-up will include best-selling physicist Lawrence Krauss, political theorist Noam Chomsky, psychiatrist and former Government Drugs Adviser David Nutt, Shadow Home Secretary Diane Abbott, former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams, director of Zizek’s A Pervert’s Guide to Ideology Sophie Fiennes and journalists Polly Toynbee, Gideon Rachman and Matthew d’Ancona. 

Earlybird tickets available now. Locals are eligible for 50% off the standard ticket price in person at The Globe At Hay.

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