Saturday 27 September

SingasongalonathonSinging marathon: 10am - 10pmListen to local choirs and soloists. Join in.St Andrew’s Church, Presteigne 10am - 5pmThe Assembly Rooms, Presteigne 5pm - 10pmEveryone welcome. Enquiries: Marion Rowlatt 01544 260466

Saturday 18 October

Faustus Nominated in the 2009 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, Faustus are three of the leading lights of their generation: Saul Rose (Waterson:Carthy, Whapweazel), Benji Kirkpatrick (Seth Lakeman Band, Bellowhead) and Paul Sartin (Bellowhead, Belshazzar’s Feast). They have a plethora of experience between them, brought together in a virtuosic display of musicianship, rooted deeply in the English tradition.The Assembly Rooms, Presteigne8pm Tickets £12 from The Workhouse and www.wegottickets.com

Saturday 25 October

Alicia’s Gift by Jessica Duchen This show alternates extracts read by Jessica Duchen from her novel Alicia’s Gift with illustrative piano works performed on the MBA Steinway by pianist Viv McLean. The story follows a youthful pianist from the discovery of her talent aged three through adulthood, when she has to face harsh truths about herself and her gift...

The original format offers an alternative to the traditional concert presentation, appealing to music and book lovers alike.The Assembly Rooms, Presteigne 3pm£10 from The Workhouse, www.gottickets.com and on the door

Sunday 2 November

Sunday 7 SeptemberA View from the Cutting Room Floor Using examples from the films he has worked on, by directors such as Peckinpah, Kubrick and Jordon, Tony Lawson talks about the creative process that leads to the final cut.The Assembly Rooms, Presteigne 3pmTickets £7 The Workhouse, www.gottickets.com and on the door

Alice in Wonderland by Box Tale SoupDrawing on the wealth of peculiar episodes from both Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, Box Tale Soup

create a timeless world of beautiful paper puppets, strange creations and wondrous fantasy. No matter how old or young, everyone will find their own moments of magic in this show.The Assembly Rooms, Presteigne 7.30pmAdults £8 Children £4 Tickets from The Workhouse, www.wegottickets.com and on the door

Sunday 23 NovemberAndrew Morris (piano) and Theo Jobst (saxophones) A programme of jazz influenced compositions by Andrew Morris.There will be a selection of Musical Remedies from their recent GIVE TAKE album and the first public performance of Andrew’s new composition Wu Xing - Five Elements for Saxophone and Piano, plus a few familiar jazz standards.Assembly Rooms, Presteigne 3pmTickets £8 from The Workhouse and on the door

The Ceilidh Band Show presented by The Village HallEntertainer Loose Baker of Full Circle fame and the talented melodeon player Nick Hart, are joined by friends to create an evening of dancing, music and laughter.The Assembly Rooms, Presteigne 8pmTickets £10 The Workhouse and www.gottickets.com

Friday 28 November

Arts & Crafts Christmas FairLocal artisan work: silver, wood, wool, jewellery, pottery, furniture, paintings & carvings.The Assembly Rooms, Presteigne. 9am - 3pm Free entry

4,5 & 6 December