What’s On
The Master’s House hosts an exciting selection of events, exhibitions and activities on a wide range of subjects. You can find out more about upcoming ones here. We look forward to seeing you soon!
To book tickets for an event, phone Ledbury Library and Customer Services on 01432 383499 or visit us.
Booking and tickets
Events are free unless otherwise stated.
Please check if you need to book: you will be asked for your ticket at the event.
Tickets will be available six weeks before the event from Ledbury Library unless otherwise stated. Tickets that have not been collected the day before the event, unless otherwise advised, will be reallocated.
Children under 8 years old must be supervised at all times.
Hiring event and exhibition space in The Master’s House
If you would like to hire one of the event and exhibition spaces in The Master’s House for an event of your own, telephone 01432 383499 or email ledburylibrary@herefordshire.gov.uk.
Explore what’s on
Ledbury Poetry Reading Circle
Tuesday 17 April
7pm – 9pm
Free
This is a chance to read, chat about and enjoy poems by poets who will feature in the 2018 Ledbury Poetry Festival. A relaxed way to read and enjoy poetry.
Ledbury Young Writer’s Group
Saturday 21 April
10am – 12 noon
£6 per session
Professional writer and poet Sara-Jane Arbury leads a young writer’s group to explore creative writing in a fun and imaginative way. Booking is essential, to reserve a place visit
9 – 14 years
Ledbury Readers’ Group
Tuesday 1 May
4.45pm – 5.45pm
Free
A friendly readers’ group held in Ledbury Library. Drop in and join us and books will be provided.
Master’s House Tour
Wednesday 2 May
10am – 12 noon
Free tickets / donations gratefully accepted
The Friends’ of the Master’s House will be hosting a detailed tour of this beautiful 15th century building that featured on Channel 4’s Great British Buildings: Restoration of the Year.
Ledbury Poetry Salon
Tuesday 8 May
7pm – 9pm
£5 on the door (includes a drink)
with featured poet Roy McFarlane
Roy McFarlane has held the role of Birmingham’s Poet Laureate, Starbucks and Shakespeare Birthplace Trust Poet in Residence. Roy was highly commended by the Forward Prize for Papers, published in the Forward Book of Poetry 2017. Other anthologies include Out of Bounds and he is the writer and editor of Celebrate Wha? Ten Black British Poets from the Midlands. This is followed by an Open Mic and anyone is welcome to preform to a friendly and welcoming audience.
A Good Read? Readers’ Group
Friday 11 May
11am – 12.30pm
Free
Bring along a book you’ve read, share your thoughts and perhaps a short snippet from the book in this friendly and informal readers’ group. Second Friday of each month at Ledbury Library.
Introduction to Emails
Tuesday 15 May
4pm – 6pm
Free tickets
Learn how to setup an email account, send and receive emails and attachments at Ledbury Library. Laptops will be provided or bring your own. Provided by Fastershire.
16+ years
Ledbury Poetry Reading Circle
Tuesday 22 May
7pm – 9pm
Free
This is a chance to read, chat about and enjoy poems by poets who will feature in the 2018 Ledbury Poetry Festival. A relaxed way to read and enjoy poetry.
A Fruit Farming Year – Nature and Nurture
Saturday 26 May – Saturday 10 June
Library opening hours
Free
An exhibition of photographs arranged by Ledbury Food Group. Pat Strauss set out with her camera to follow the seasons and cycles of Castle Fruit Farm, where hard work and the gifts of the natural environment are the ingredients for a bountiful crop.
Ledbury Young Writer’s Group
Saturday 26 May
10am – 12 noon
£6 per session
Professional writer and poet Sara-Jane Arbury leads a young writer’s group to explore creative writing in a fun and imaginative way. Booking is essential, to reserve a place visit
9 – 14 years