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**HEREFORD'S HIDDEN GEMS**
Tucked away in the heart of Hereford City are some of the most wonderful buildings, steeped in history and stories from centuries ago. St John Medieval Museum and Coningsby Hospital is adjacent to the Blackfriars Rose Garden and the ruins of the Dominican Monastery.
In 1614 Thomas Coningsby converted what had originally been the conventual buildings of the Blackfriars Monastery and the preceptory of the Knights of St John of Jerusalem to a hospital for old soldiers and serving men. Interestingly it is said that Coningsby Red Coat Hospital was probably the model for the Chelsea Hospital in London.
It is incredible that the 13th century chapel is still used today by the Order of St John, and the Museum, which explains the links between the Crusades, the Knights Templar and The Hospitaller Knights.
If you love history as much as we do then we recommend a visit, look out for the stone Preaching Cross, it's one of the last surviving examples. Friars Preachers regularly gave sermons to the local people from their preaching crosses. What a sight that must have been!
Photo: Becky Millman
**WE'RE NOT BLUFFING**
Another glorious day in Herefordshire lies ahead. If you're wondering where to head today or planning a trip for the weekend how about trekking up Hay Bluff. Situated at the northern tip of the Black Mountains and overlooking the middle Wye Valley and the book town of Hay-on-Wye the views are just breathtaking.
If you've ever seen a sunset from this vantage point, you'll know that it's something rather special. Wishing you all a happy week in our spectacular county.
www.eatsleepliveherefordshire.co.uk/hay-on-wye
Photo: Adam Edwards
THIS WEEKEND IN ROSS (AND BEYOND)
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THURSDAY 15TH:
Jaime Etherington Landscape Paintings (exhibition) 10-4pm at The Market House Made in Ross
Hereditary (film) 7.30pm at The Gateway at Labels Shopping Ross-on-Wye
FRIDAY 16TH:
Jaime Etherington Landscape Paintings (exhibition) 10-4pm at The Market House
Gloria Bell (film) 7.30pm at The Gateway at Labels
Ukes of Azzard (10 piece) at The Prince of Wales
230AC (band) 9pm at The Eagle Inn
SATURDAY 17TH:
Ross Country Market 9am at The Venue
Park Run 9am at Ross Sports Centre at Wilton Ross-on-Wye parkrun
Model Railway Exhibition 10-4 at John Kyrle High School Rotary Club of Rossonwye
create an alien 10-12.30 at The Library.
Jaime Etherington Landscape Paintings (exhibition) 10-4pm at The Market House
Coppett Hill Race 2pm at The Hostelrie at Goodrich at Goodrich
50/50 Ballroom Dancing 7.30pm at The Larruperz Centre
All Is True (film) 7.30pm at The Gateway at Labels
Z3Top (band) 9pm at The Eagle Inn
DJ Andrew Marston at 10pm at Jacqueline's NIGHT CLUB
SUNDAY 18TH:
Model Railway Exhibition 10-4 at John Kyrle High School
Jaime Etherington Landscape Paintings (exhibition) 10-4pm at The Market House
Bands in the Park 2.30pm to 4.30pm at The Bandstand with Bream Silver Band Bands in the Park
Amaretto Lounge (band) 3pm at The The White Lion
MONDAY 19TH:
Jaime Etherington Landscape Paintings (exhibition) 10-4pm at The Market House
TUESDAY 20TH:
Jaime Etherington Landscape Paintings (exhibition) 10-4pm at The Market House
WEDNESDAY 21ST:
Jaime Etherington Landscape Paintings (exhibition) 10-4pm at The Market House
Thursday 22ND:
Jaime Etherington Landscape Paintings (exhibition) 10-4pm at The Market House
Happy International Left Handers day!
Should I tell my husband that this is a day for him???
Update Sunday 11th August: everything should be open as normal today. Please take care though as branches may still come down and some paths may be affected.
Due to the incoming storm, many attractions, activities and Forestry England sites will be closed tomorrow. Also several festivals and carnivals have been cancelled in anticipation.
Please check before travelling to avoid disappointment, we will be keeping an eye on forecasts in case of any changes. At the moment everything is due to reopen on Sunday including Puzzlewood, Beechenhurst and Forest of Dean Adventure.
There's still plenty to do away from the weather though including Clearwell Caves, The Dean Heritage Centre, Hopewell Colliery, Nature in Art, Hot Pot Pottery - pottery centre & gallery, Taurus Crafts, Lydney Forest Of Dean, Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo, Chepstow Museum, Eastnor Pottery, Dean Forest Railway and Labels Shopping Ross-on-Wye. Hillside Brewery have a beer festival on too! We have a full list here: www.wyedeantourism.co.uk/discover/Things%20to%20do/t-1554%7Ct-3648%7C/
And don't forget our many cafes, pubs and restaurants which are perfect shelters from the storm!
