Festival extras

The Bowie Gallery @ Hay

We’re situated opposite the historic Buttermarket, right in the centre of town. Come and browse our collection of the very best of contemporary ceramics, jewellery and prints by British artists in a relaxing and stress-free environment.

While you’re at the Festival site, visit our gallery there, too, and at all other times, check out our online shop at hayclay.co.uk.

Follow us on Twitter at @bowiegallery or check out our Facebook page for offers and new arrivals.

Abergavenny Food Festival at Hay

Abergavenny Food Festival presents A @ Hay – The Street-food Market in the Honesty Bookshop. Just step off the High Street, through the stone archway and into Hay Castle’s walled garden. You’ll find good things to eat and drink from the Welsh Borders and beyond. Not one but two former winners of the BBC Food and Farming Producer of the Year Award will be there, in the shape of Trealy Farm Charcuterie with their hot-food stall ‘Butty’, and Alex Gooch Artisan Baker from Hay-on-Wye with sweet and savoury delights. Music festival specialists La Crèperie return with pancakes and drinks, and others to be announced.

Fair on the Square 2013

Fair on the Square returns with three days of lively, free entertainment for all. Introducing some of the best live music from across the Welsh Marches and offering demonstrations and hands-on activities by artists and craftsmakers from Powys arts-engine. Plus an update on progress with the Hay Cheese Market Restoration Project at the Heritage Lottery stand.

Friends of Bill W

Saturday 25 May, 1pm–2pm
Wednesday 29 May, 1pm–2pm
Thursday 30 May, 1pm–2pm
Saturday 1 June, 1pm–2pm
Monday 27 May, 6.15pm–7.30pm

Music in St Mary’s Church

St Mary's Church, Hay-on-Wye, will play host to a number of BBC Lunchtime Concert recitals as part of its 2013 Hay Festival programme. More info on the recitals here.

Hereford’s Argentine Tango Club

Tango Mundi is delighted to present guest teacher Leroy Tango Cat for a day of workshops and an evening milonga. If you would like to learn this exciting, improvised dance, this is your chance!

Places are limited and we urge early booking to avoid disappointment. To book, email cathyltango@yahoo.com or call on 07969 091 786.

Saturday 1 June, 11am–12.15pm, Cusop Village Hall, £6
Tango Taster 1: An introduction to the dance for complete beginners.

Saturday 1 June, 1pm–2.15pm, Cusop Village Hall, £6
Tango Taster 2: An introduction to the dance for complete beginners.

Saturday 1 June, 3.30pm–5pm, Cusop Village Hall, £7
General Tango Workshop: For those with more advanced tango knowledge.

Saturday 1 June, 7.30pm–11pm, Cusop Village Hall, £7
Evening Milonga: An Argentine tango party – come alone or with a partner, and dance the evening away.

Hay Castle Medieval Days

Medieval-themed games, gifts, songs and stories, nestled in the heart of Hay Castle. Step back into Hay’s medieval past with hands-on history, archery and good ales, presented by Ludlow Medieval Christmas Fayre. More info on the Hay Castle Medieval Days here.

Hay Castle Tours

Hay Castle, once a great medieval stronghold, is alive with possibilities once again. Find out more with a series of guided tours of the 12th Century keep, Jacobean mansion and Victorian service buildings, led by a range of castle experts. Each tour includes tea and a bun. More info on the Hay Castle Tours here.

Herefordshire Crafstmen, 24 May-2 June at Hay Castle

The Guild of Herefordshire Craftsmen will be in residence in the stable and book barns at Hay Castle for the duration of the Festival, providing an opportunity to meet the highly-skilled designer/makers who work and live in the surrounding countryside.

Taking part: Emma Baker-Jones – Leatherwork; Sarah Billingham and Rachel Padley – Ceramics; Jo McCulloch and Bernadette Hornyold – Textiles; Alison Payne and Antony Halls – Resin Sculptures; Ken Gilbert – Shaker Boxes; Martyn Haddon-Gardiner and Jake Keogh – Furniture.

St David’s Church, Llanthony, Open Day

Saturday 25 May 2013, 10am–5pm at St David’s Church, Llanthony (opposite historic Llanthony Priory).
Displays by local artists, book stall, bric-a-brac, and more. Coffee, tea and cake. All welcome.

Discoed Ceramics Exhibition

St Michael’s Church, Discoed, near Presteigne, Powys LD8 2NW
From 23 May 23 to 2 June, 11am to 5pm every day

A very contemporary exhibition of ceramics can be found in an ancient former shepherds’ church sheltered by a 5,000-year-old yew. The tiny church of St Michael’s, Discoed, acts as both a spiritual and artistic hub to the community. Fourteen ceramic artists will exhibit a varied array of work, from domestic objects to purely decorative and unique one-off pieces. Earthy stoneware and hand-built pieces will be displayed alongside cool white glazes and delicate porcelain.

The ceramic artists exhibiting are: Sue Binns, Susan O’Bryne, Clare Crouchman, Lowri Davies, Corinna Kenyon-Wade, Sophie MacCarthy, Bryony Rich, Gill Laverick, Wendy Lawrence, Kate Schuricht, Stuart Houghton, Colin Saunders, Nicola Richards and Jason Braham. All the work is for sale – prices start at £15. Full information at discoedceramics.wordpress.com

John Nethercott Furniture Exhibition

Upper House, Discoed, near Presteigne, Powys LD8 2NW
23 May to 2 June, 11am to 5pm

Furniture designer John Nethercott lives and works at Upper House – a stunningly picturesque Tudor manor house which has been painstakingly restored by his team of craftsmen.

Although a visit to Discoed is worth making just to see this lovely house, an opportunity to see, buy or even commission a piece of Nethercott furniture should also not be missed.

Please visit johnnethercott.wordpress.com for more information about the exhibition or www.johnnethercott.co.uk to learn more about John and his team.