9:39am Mon 16 Jun 08 There was a time when ‘taking in dinner and a show’ meant being wined, dined and entertained in the relative warmth and comfort of a favourite restaurant and a great theatre.
In recent years, however, it’s not just dining al fresco that’s taken off, outdoor theatre and concerts under the stars are attracting thousands every year.
Herefordshire is richly blessed for beautiful outdoor venues and there’s nothing better than packing up your picnic and setting off with your lanterns, chairs and hampers to enjoy a marvellous evening’s entertainment in the open air.
We’ve rounded up some of the main productions taking place this summer, which you can read about over the next few pages. But no matter where it takes place, there’s always one outdoor uncertainty – the weather.
Even if you’re prepared to brace some adverse elements, how do you know the performers are equally willing?
Anne Glover took a look and found that, whatever the weather, the show really does go on . . . 2:54pm Fri 13 Jun 08 Established actor Christopher Good is planning to open the gardens of his beautifully renovated Herefordshire home, near Kington, to raise money for a theatrical charity.
He gave Anne Glover a sneak preview. . .
Photos: Ray Lloyd. 9:46am Mon 16 Jun 08 It's all going up - warmer weather means shorter sleeves and trousers for the summer weather. And if you've just got to have full-length gear? No worries, when required, just get rolling! 10:04am Mon 16 Jun 08 Whether you’re off to an outdoor concert or planning a familly day out, an intrinsic part of the fun is enjoying a wonderful picnic.
There’s something really special about the combination of food and the open air – and sometimes wonderfully romantic too!
You can prepare your own feast – and we have a included some recipe ideas here.
Yet if you want ready-made goodies or have a hamper filled for you, then Herefordshire is just the place for you to be, as Anne Glover reports. 9:51am Mon 16 Jun 08 With this season's natural make-up trend calling for fresh, clean and radiant looking skin, it is more important than ever to go back to basics and ensure your skin is in great shape. 3:29pm Tue 1 Apr 08 Champion of charades and the country breakfast – George Thomas meets a couple whose farmhouse home hosts house parties and horses.
4:20pm Mon 31 Mar 08 THE Duchess of Cornwall came to Herefordshire today and left the county with a taste for lightly salted crisps. 3:00pm Tue 11 Mar 08 A MAJOR business conference
is being planned for Herefordshire
next month. Several
keynote speakers are lined up
for the showcase event, promoting
what business here can
do and can be. 3:56pm Mon 3 Mar 08 A MISSING Northamptonshire man thought to be in the Black Mountains area has been found safe and well. 12:00pm Wed 27 Feb 08 A ROADSHOW offering free advice
about setting up a business is coming
to Hereford. | 