Events in Drabbington, Herefordshire

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Sat 26 Sept10:00Sporting Saint Limited(4.6mi)

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Katherine of Aragon: Beyond the Stereotypes

Community

Around £10

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 OctLocal and Family History Centre(4.5mi)

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Community

Around £10.00

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 […]\n

Sat 3 Oct14:00Local and Family History Centre(4.5mi)

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Community

Around £10

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 OctLocal and Family History Centre(4.5mi)

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Community

Around £10.00

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 […]\n

Sat 10 Oct14:00Local and Family History Centre(4.5mi)

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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 […]

Wed 14 OctLocal and Family History Centre(4.5mi)

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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 […]\n

Wed 14 Oct19:30Local and Family History Centre(4.5mi)

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Community

Around £7

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 Oct20:30Rob Hall Racing robhallracing.com(1.7mi)

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A Tale of Two Queens: Anne of Cleves & Katherine Howard

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 […]

Sat 17 OctLocal and Family History Centre(4.5mi)

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Community

Around £10.00

A Tale of Two Queens: Anne of Cleves & Katherine Howard

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 […]\n

Sat 17 Oct14:00Local and Family History Centre(4.5mi)

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Katherine Parr: Scholar, Survivor, and Queen

Community

Around £10

Katherine Parr: Scholar, Survivor, and Queen

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 four Katherine Parr: Scholar, Survivor, and Queen A Talk Exploring the Perilous Path of England’s Last Tudor Queen Discover the remarkable life of Katherine Parr in this absorbing talk, where we delve into the dangerous journey she undertook as Henry VIII’s sixth and final wife. Katherine’s intellect and scholarship not only shaped the religious and cultural landscape of her era, but also offered her unique influence over Henry’s children — Edward, Mary and Elizabeth — helping to nurture and set the course of England’s next three monarchs. Yet, beneath her composed exterior lay the heart of a woman who risked everything for love, culminating in a passionate affair that ultimately led to her tragic demise. Join us for an illuminating exploration of Katherine Parr’s courage, her legacy of learning, and the lasting impact of her relationships within the Tudor court. Accompanying novel ‘The Shadow of the King’ 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 24 OctLocal and Family History Centre(4.5mi)

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Community

Around £10.00

Katherine Parr: Scholar, Survivor, and Queen

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 […]\n

Sat 24 Oct14:00Local and Family History Centre(4.5mi)

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Community

Around £7.00

Last of the Great Lake’s Steamers

A talk by Philip Hart The Edwardian Era saw the production of thousands of elegant passenger steams ships, the Titanic being one of the best-known. These vessels sailed worldwide and were the main mode of transportation across The Canadian Great Lakes up until the creation of the railways and the Trans-Canadian Highway. Today, the only one still floating, The Keewatin, sits in the restored Victorian boatyard, located at The Great Lakes Museum, Kingston, Ontario. This is the story of her travels, and how she came to be saved, restored, and to become the main attraction at the museum.

Wed 11 NovLocal and Family History Centre(4.5mi)

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Last of the Great Lake’s Steamers

A talk by Philip Hart The Edwardian Era saw the production of thousands of elegant passenger steams ships, the Titanic being one of the best-known. These vessels sailed worldwide and were the main mode of transportation across The Canadian Great Lakes up until the creation of the railways and the Trans-Canadian Highway. Today, the only one still floating, The Keewatin, sits in the restored Victorian boatyard, located at The Great Lakes Museum, Kingston, Ontario. This is the story of her travels, and how she came to be saved, restored, and to become the main attraction at the museum.

Wed 11 Nov19:30Rob Hall Racing robhallracing.com(1.7mi)

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Last of the Great Lake’s Steamers

A talk by Philip Hart The Edwardian Era saw the production of thousands of elegant passenger steams ships, the Titanic being one of the best-known. These vessels sailed worldwide and were the main mode of transportation across The Canadian Great Lakes up until the creation of the railways and the Trans-Canadian Highway. Today, the only […]\n

Wed 11 Nov19:30Local and Family History Centre(4.5mi)

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History & Heritage

Around £7.00

Heritage Film Evening

Content TBA – archival motoring films or local films

Wed 9 DecLocal and Family History Centre(4.5mi)

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History & Heritage

Heritage Film Evening

Content TBA – archival motoring films or local films

Wed 9 Dec19:30Rob Hall Racing robhallracing.com(1.7mi)

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What's on in Drabbington

RTB Gundog Working Test Challenge Shield 2026

Katherine of Aragon: Beyond the Stereotypes

Katherine of Aragon: Beyond the Stereotypes

The Enigma of Anne Boleyn

The Enigma of Anne Boleyn

Medieval Church Chests in Herefordshire and their Conservation

Medieval Church Chests in Herefordshire and their Conservation

Medieval Church Chests in Herefordshire and their Conservation

A Tale of Two Queens: Anne of Cleves & Katherine Howard

A Tale of Two Queens: Anne of Cleves & Katherine Howard

Katherine Parr: Scholar, Survivor, and Queen

Katherine Parr: Scholar, Survivor, and Queen

Last of the Great Lake’s Steamers

Last of the Great Lake’s Steamers

Last of the Great Lake’s Steamers

Heritage Film Evening

Heritage Film Evening

Venues with events near Drabbington

More about Drabbington

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RTB Gundog Working Test Challenge Shield 2026

Katherine of Aragon: Beyond the Stereotypes

Katherine of Aragon: Beyond the Stereotypes

The Enigma of Anne Boleyn

The Enigma of Anne Boleyn

Medieval Church Chests in Herefordshire and their Conservation

Medieval Church Chests in Herefordshire and their Conservation

Medieval Church Chests in Herefordshire and their Conservation

A Tale of Two Queens: Anne of Cleves & Katherine Howard

A Tale of Two Queens: Anne of Cleves & Katherine Howard

Katherine Parr: Scholar, Survivor, and Queen

Katherine Parr: Scholar, Survivor, and Queen

Last of the Great Lake’s Steamers

Last of the Great Lake’s Steamers

Last of the Great Lake’s Steamers

Heritage Film Evening

Heritage Film Evening

What's on in Drabbington

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RTB Gundog Working Test Challenge Shield 2026

Katherine of Aragon: Beyond the Stereotypes

Katherine of Aragon: Beyond the Stereotypes

The Enigma of Anne Boleyn

The Enigma of Anne Boleyn

Medieval Church Chests in Herefordshire and their Conservation

Medieval Church Chests in Herefordshire and their Conservation

Medieval Church Chests in Herefordshire and their Conservation

A Tale of Two Queens: Anne of Cleves & Katherine Howard

A Tale of Two Queens: Anne of Cleves & Katherine Howard

Katherine Parr: Scholar, Survivor, and Queen

Katherine Parr: Scholar, Survivor, and Queen

Last of the Great Lake’s Steamers

Last of the Great Lake’s Steamers

Last of the Great Lake’s Steamers

Heritage Film Evening

Heritage Film Evening

Venues with events near Drabbington

More about Drabbington

Enjoyed the look of Drabbington?

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RTB Gundog Working Test Challenge Shield 2026

Katherine of Aragon: Beyond the Stereotypes

Katherine of Aragon: Beyond the Stereotypes

The Enigma of Anne Boleyn

The Enigma of Anne Boleyn

Medieval Church Chests in Herefordshire and their Conservation

Medieval Church Chests in Herefordshire and their Conservation

Medieval Church Chests in Herefordshire and their Conservation

A Tale of Two Queens: Anne of Cleves & Katherine Howard

A Tale of Two Queens: Anne of Cleves & Katherine Howard

Katherine Parr: Scholar, Survivor, and Queen

Katherine Parr: Scholar, Survivor, and Queen

Last of the Great Lake’s Steamers

Last of the Great Lake’s Steamers

Last of the Great Lake’s Steamers

Heritage Film Evening

Heritage Film Evening