What's on in Acton Green

Herefordshire, England

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Coffee mornings that serve actual decent coffee. Quiz nights that get genuinely competitive (yes, even question 7). Markets where you'll find something better than the supermarket. Acton Green doesn't do things by halves — check what's on this week and see for yourself. We're talking book clubs that actually finish the book, bingo nights that get surprisingly rowdy, film screenings in village halls with seats older than your grandad. The sort of events where half the entertainment is seeing who else shows up. No pretence, no airs and graces, just good local stuff happening near you.

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Passover April 12-19th (Judaism)

We've tracked down Passover April 12-19th (Judaism) at St Edward's Orphanage Chapel. For the rest of the intel, you'll want their website.

Sun 12 AprSt Edward's Orphanage Chapel(4.7mi)
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Cricket Preseason – Girls 1st XI, U15, U14

St Edward's Orphanage Chapel is putting on Cricket Preseason – Girls 1st XI, U15, U14 and, honestly, we reckon it's worth a look. Their site has the full story.

Tue 14 AprSt Edward's Orphanage Chapel(4.7mi)
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Cricket v Haileybury – Girls U15, U14A

Cricket v Haileybury – Girls U15, U14A at St Edward's Orphanage Chapel. Consider this your nudge. The organiser's site is your next stop for the details.

Wed 15 AprSt Edward's Orphanage Chapel(4.7mi)
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Cricket Preseason – Boys 1st XI, U16, U15, U14, Girls 1st XI, U15, U14

Cricket Preseason – Boys 1st XI, U16, U15, U14, Girls 1st XI, U15, U14. St Edward's Orphanage Chapel. Date's on the card. That's the trailer — their site's got the main feature.

Wed 15 AprSt Edward's Orphanage Chapel(4.7mi)
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Cricket v Wellington – Girls 1st XI

St Edward's Orphanage Chapel is being delightfully mysterious about Cricket v Wellington – Girls 1st XI. Consider our curiosity piqued. Yours too, hopefully.

Wed 15 AprSt Edward's Orphanage Chapel(4.7mi)
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Drinks

Filed under: Drinks at Fox and Hounds looked too good not to mention. You're very welcome.

Sat 2 MayFox and Hounds(3.9mi)
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The People of the Peasants’ Revolt
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The People of the Peasants’ Revolt

A talk by Matt Lewis – In the summer of 1381, the first well documented popular rising in England shook the political foundations of a nation. A teenage king sought to deal with a populace pushed beyond what they could tolerate. What sparked the Peasants’ Revolt? Why is the name it has been given misleading? What can those wrapped up in the revolt, as rebels and victims, tell us about medieval England? The people of the Peasants’ Revolt are waiting to tell their stories. Part of the Herefordshire Histories Festival

Wed 13 May19:30Local and Family History Centre(3.9mi)
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Affordable Art Fair Austin
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Affordable Art Fair Austin

Affordable Art Fair Austin is happening at Greenstage Gallery. We've got the when and where — their site has the why and the how much.

Thu 14 MayGreenstage Gallery(2.8mi)
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May Beer Festival
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May Beer Festival

Found this on Fox and Hounds's radar. May Beer Festival — sounds promising. Click through for the director's cut.

Fri 22 MayFox and Hounds(3.9mi)
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May Dog Show
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May Dog Show

Filed under: May Dog Show at Fox and Hounds looked too good not to mention. You're very welcome.

Mon 25 MayFox and Hounds(3.9mi)
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Redditch Needle Museum
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Redditch Needle Museum

Forge Mill Needle Museum in Redditch is an unusual and fascinating place to visit. This historic site illustrates the rich heritage of the needle and fishing tackle industries. Models and recreated scenes provide a vivid illustration of how needles were once made, and how Redditch once produced 90% of the world’s needles. On the same site, just a very short walk from Forge Mill Museum, are the ruins of Bordesley Abbey – a medieval Cistercian Abbey which has been extensively excavated. Bordesley Abbey Visitor Centre, which is set in an original reconstructed 16th century barn, tells the extraordinary story of the Abbey from its development in the 12th century to its destruction in 1538 by Henry VIII during the dissolution. One of the most unique museums in Worcestershire and the West Midlands, the museum also has an excellent coffee bar and a superb gift shop selling souvenirs and a good selection of the finest quality needles, many of which are locally produced. We also stock unusual needles and offer a mail order service

Wed 10 JunLocal and Family History Centre(3.9mi)
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Snodhill Castle – guided tour
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Snodhill Castle – guided tour

Snodhill must be the biggest, oldest castle no-one’s heard of. Its size, scale and obvious elan point to a significance far greater than its scant written records do. This much, however, we think we know: In 2021 we discovered Stone and Bronze age evidence that showed that the ‘Snodhill’ (possible meaning ‘Cleared hill’) was occupied for thousands of years before the Normans arrived. It is also possible that Snodhill is a very rare pre-Norman castle built around 1050 to guard the fertile Dore Valley and its prosperous Saxon villages at Wilmastone, Dorstone, Peterchurch and Mynydd-brith. What we know for certain is that the castle was built around 1068 by Norman Superknight William Fitz Osbern, 1st Earl of Hereford, who was campaigning to assert Norman control along the Welsh Marches (he built all the early Norman castles from Chepstow to Wigmore). Fitz Osbern granted the castle to his loyal knight Hugh l’Asne who held it until his death in 1101, when the castle passed to Robert de Chandos (who had married l’Asne’s daughter).

Wed 8 JulLocal and Family History Centre(3.9mi)
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Ironbridge Gorge Museums
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Ironbridge Gorge Museums

The National Trust have just taken over the museums and will be reopening them progressively from Spring. The Ironbridge Gorge is a globally-important UNESCO World Heritage site, meaning it is recognised internationally as being ‘of outstanding value to humanity’, comprised of buildings, structures and artefacts of international, national and local significance. There are ten places within the Gorge site, including the Blists Hill Victorian Town and Enginuity museums. Time, price and meeting pace tbc

Thu 13 AugLocal and Family History Centre(3.9mi)
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Summer programme Museum of the Jewellery Quarter - Provisional
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Summer programme Museum of the Jewellery Quarter - Provisional

Ask anyone in the city what Birmingham is famous for and jewellery-making will be at the top of the list. With a world-wide reputation for the highest quality precious metals and gemstones, the region has for centuries been the go-to place for those looking for the very best treasures. The Museum of the Jewellery Quarter captures the vital role the industry has played as it shines a spotlight on a perfectly preserved workshop and offers a glimpse of working life in Birmingham’s renowned Jewellery Quarter. When the proprietors of the Smith & Pepper jewellery manufacturing firm retired in 1981 they simply ceased trading and locked the door, unaware they would be leaving a time capsule for future generations. Today, it stands as a remarkable museum, telling the story of the region’s unique heritage.

Thu 13 Aug08:00Local and Family History Centre(3.9mi)
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h-Art Exhibition (Herefordshire Art Week)
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h-Art Exhibition (Herefordshire Art Week)

Something's afoot at Greenstage Gallery and it goes by the name of h-Art Exhibition (Herefordshire Art Week). Their site has the particulars.

Sat 5 SeptGreenstage Gallery(2.8mi)
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Katherine of Aragon: Beyond the Stereotypes
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Katherine of Aragon: Beyond the Stereotypes

What was life really like for Henry VIII’s six wives? Caroline Willcocks, who has researched and written four successful novels on the Tudor Queens talks about their lives and loves. Was Katherine of Aragon a liar? Was Anne Boleyn a schemer? Did Anne of Cleves smell? Over four talks she discusses these women and the legacy they have left. PLEASE NOTE: this talk will be held at the Local History Centre. Talk one Unveiling the True Character of Henry the Eighth’s First Tudor Queen Explore the extraordinary life of Katherine of Aragon, the first wife of Henry VIII. Too often dismissed as dowdy and overly pious, Katherine’s true legacy is far richer and more nuanced. Was she merely a devout and plain figure, or did her intelligence, political acumen, and  beauty shape the course of English history? Discover how Katherine navigated the treacherous world of Tudor politics, championed scholarship for women, and inspired devotion and respect across Europe. This session will challenge prevailing myths and invite you to see Katherine not as a passive victim, but as a clever, resilient, and charismatic queen whose influence is celebrated to this day. Accompanying novel ‘Of Aragon’ by Caroline Willcocks. Caroline has lived in Bromyard for the last six years, with her husband the poet John Pare, a dog and a cat. She has worked in the theatre, freelance journalism and for charities before writing six novels (so far).

Sat 3 Oct14:00Local and Family History Centre(3.9mi)
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The Enigma of Anne Boleyn
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The Enigma of Anne Boleyn

What was life really like for Henry VIII’s six wives? Caroline Willcocks, who has researched and written four successful novels on the Tudor Queens talks about their lives and loves. Was Katherine of Aragon a liar? Was Anne Boleyn a schemer? Did Anne of Cleves smell? Over four talks she discusses these women and the legacy they have left. PLEASE NOTE: this talk will be held at the Local History Centre. Talk two Unprincipled Schemer or Protestant and Feminist Martyr? Join us for a thought-provoking talk exploring the life and legacy of Anne Boleyn. one of the most fascinating figures in British history, she has achieved the status of an icon. Was she simply an ambitious manipulator, ruthlessly pursuing power at court, or does her story reveal a courageous woman who championed Protestant reform and aid for early foundations? This session will delve into the intrigue of Henry VIII’s court, Anne’s pivotal role in England’s religious transformation, and the myths and truths that have shaped her reputation over the centuries. Discover how Anne Boleyn’s brief but impactful life continues to inspire debate: was she an unprincipled schemer, or a martyr for her faith and for women’s agency? The session will also look at Jane Seymour, the only queen to give Henry VIII a son. Accompanying novel ‘The Duty of Women’  by Caroline Willcocks. Caroline has lived in Bromyard for the last six years, with her husband the poet John Pare, a dog and a cat.

Sat 10 Oct14:00Local and Family History Centre(3.9mi)
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Medieval Church Chests in Herefordshire and their Conservation
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Medieval Church Chests in Herefordshire and their Conservation

A talk by Rachel Sycamore. Chests were very important items of medieval furniture, with many extant in churches today. Rachel Sycamore provides an insight into the different types of church chests, what they were used for, and what they meant to people in medieval society. She also shares a few of her conservation journeys in preserving church chests for the future. Rachel Sycamore, a local Furniture Restorer and Conservator, and Furniture Adviser to the Hereford Diocese, recorded many church chests in Herefordshire and Worcestershire as part of her Masters Degree over three years. She continues to restore domestic furniture in her Malvern workshop, but her passion lies in conserving church chests in Herefordshire and the surrounding counties, whilst continuing to record them around England. Everyone welcome, free to members, guests £7

Wed 14 Oct19:30Local and Family History Centre(3.9mi)
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