What's on in Pencombe

Herefordshire, England

The proper local stuff the big sites overlook — from open mic nights to dog shows, toddler groups to talks about local history that turn out to be more interesting than you'd think. Pencombe keeps its calendar surprisingly full, and we've tracked down the lot. Coffee mornings that turn into proper catch-ups. Quiz nights where the same team wins every week and everyone pretends not to mind. Craft fairs, food markets, community screenings, and workshops teaching you things you didn't know you wanted to learn. All the things that make living somewhere feel like actually living somewhere, not just sleeping there.

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Katherine Parr: Scholar, Survivor, and Queen
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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 Oct14:00Local and Family History Centre(3.8mi)

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