We are delighted to tell you that we have been awarded a gold award for hygiene after a visit from our environmental health inspector. All B and Bs have to be inspected every other year, and we are told that not too many win the gold award, so we are very proud of ourselves as you can imagine. All our visitors can now be assured that we achieve the highest standards in health and hygene.
The week-end of May 9th and 10th sees the fourth year of the Tour de Presteigne and Green Wheelsshow and each year its International reputation grows so that it is now seen as THE most important date in the Electric Bike calendar. This year all the most important manufacturers will be showing bikes at the Industrial Estate in Presteigne which is an ideal venue for people to try out all the latest makes and models. There will be electric bikes on show from eZee, Powabyke, Wisper, Kalkhoff, E-motion, Urban Mover,PowerSmart, Airnimal, Nano, Heinzmann and lots more. Only 20 minutes from The Mill by electric bike, so come along and have a go!
On now and until the 19th July is Knighton's Serendipity Festival,which offers something for everyone only three miles from the Mill. You can get tickets from The Bookshop in Knighton. and more information at Knighton's website.
Ludlow Green festival is on the week-end of August 29th and 30th. Lots to do and learn in a fun way.
Llanfair Waterdine Duck Race is on Monday August 31st, in the field next to the River Teme, 100 yards from The Mill. Sponsor a duck and enjoy an end of Summer BBQ. Starts at 6pm.
From the 27th August to the 1st September, is the Presteigne Music Festival. This year's events include poetry and stories as well as a wonderful mix of music. Tickets available from the box office in Presteigne or by calling 01544 267800.
Hampton Court has a jousting event on the August Bank Holiday week-end, August 30th and 31st. Hawking and archery also on offer.
From the 12th to the 20th September, Herefordshire Art Week offers visits to open studios where you can talk to the artists, look at wondeful art in interesting places and buy something unique for your home. Plenty of studios open close to The Mill, in Knighton and Knucklas and beyond.The Sidney Nolan Trusthas its 7th annual exhibition at the Rodd, near Presteigne, of prints and books. The exhibition runs from the 11th to the 20th September.
Open Doors at Llanfyllin Workhouse
Open weekend
at this remarkable historic building, shown on BBC Restoration and now
being renovated as a community enterprise for arts, education,
environment and heritage. Featuring an exhibition on workhouse life;
guided tours; live music in the new community garden; an exhibition of
work by Welsh and Danish artists; refreshments, yurt-making and gruel!
Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September, 11 a.m. -
5 p.m.
The Big Feast Sustainable Food Fayre. Autumn is the season for food festivals, and this year the Centre for Alternative Technology is joining the smorgasbord of harvest events with its very own sustainable food fayre.Features will include a farmers market selling local produce, tasty meals and snacks , demonstrations by food producers, pedal powered smoothies, and a talks and workshops.3rd October only.
DERWEN
FARM SHOP SPRING FAIR
Meet the producers and sample their product at the Spring Fair.
Introducing Chestnut Farm goat meat, RSPB organic lamb & Welsh
black beef. Also Monty's Brewery. Lots of treats and ideas, Saturday
20th March, 9am to 5.30pm. Garden centre, maze and food also available
on this site.
Hampton Court Gardens, Herefordshire. On Easter Saturday, Sunday and Monday there are lots of interesting things to do on the trail of the white knight rabbit!
Brecon
Beacons showcase of arts and crafts
30 stands of self-representing creative
businesses from across Wales. Purchase original and unique work
directly from the creators, daily demonstrations and workshops,
entertainment to keep the family amused including an Easter egg trail,
face painting and lots more. Fund raising activities will take place in
support of the Welsh Air Ambulance. 2nd to the 5th April, all day from
10.am to 5pm at the National Parks visitors centre
A Garden Fair for the sale of a wide variety of rooted plants and garden accessories. From bedding, shrubs, perennials, herbaceous, ferns & herb plants to baskets, compost, bird boxes, nut feeders, wooden furniture, hand carved items & metal sculptures. The Traders grow their own plants and can offer their advice and expertise on the day. In the Corn Square on April 13th, 9am to 3pm
Presteigne hosts its annual Tour de Presteigne on the 8th and 9th May. A must for electric bike enthusiasts (as we are at The Mill), and only 40 minutes away by electric bike.Oh, OK then, about 20 minutes for the non-converted!
Hay on Wye hosts the annual Guardian Festival of Literature and the Arts from May 27th to June 6th 2010. Book early to be sure of accommodation; we are 35 minutes from Hay down quiet country roads
The May Bank Holiday week-end of May 30th and 31st sees a Gardeners' week-end of events around Knighton, including Open Gardens on Sunday May 30th from 2pm-6pm (The Mill garden will be open),a concert, book event, coffee morning in the garden at Llanfair Waterdine, and cream teas in the garden at the Milebrook House Country Hotel. See local press and the Visit Knighton website for more information and get programmes from The Bookshop in Knighton, The Tower House Gallery or Beguildy Post Office.
Christian
Aid: Offa’s Dyke Midnight Marathon
This midnight marathon will follow a 26-mile route along a famous
section of the Offa’s Dyke path along Wales’ border with England. You
will walk for 12-hours, across high moorland. Midnight start.
Offa’s Dyke, Knighton -
Buttington Powys
Sat 19 Jun to Sun 20 Jun
Hereford
Cathedral Gardens - Open Garden for NGS on Friday,
18th June
Guided tours of a courtyard garden, atmospheric cloisters garden
enclosed by C15 buildings. The vicar’s garden, the planting having
ecclesiastical connections. The dean’s private garden and more
Hereford Cathedral Gardens, Herefordshire HR1 2NG.
11am-3.45pm
Llanfair
Arts week-end
26th and 27th June at Everest Hall. Interesting art to
view and buy
Westhope
College Open Weekend Sat. June 26th & Sun. June 27th
A beautiful setting for
this open week-end show of art, whihch ranges from glass and jewellery
to book art and textile work.
The college is close to Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 9JL .
10am to 4pm
Herefordshire
Walking Festival
9 Days - 53 Guided Walks - 1 Beautiful County to Explore Don your boots
and discover the nooks and crannies of Herefordshire’s rich, rural
landscape. Learn from our experts on.. more...
Walks start at various locations
across Herefordshire
Sat 19 Jun to Sun 27 Jun
Hampton Court near Leominster has an outdoor theatre production on July 1st. Raise a glass with family and friends this summer as you join Chapterhouse Theatre Company for an evening of true Shakespearian merriment under the stars. Booking via Hampton Court or online.
Grendon
Court - Open Garden for NGS
Grendon Court, Upton
Bishop Herefordshire HR9 7QP;
Sunday 4th
July
A contemporary garden designed by Tom Stuart-Smith. Planted on 2
levels, a clever collection of mass planted perennials and grasses of
different heights, textures, and colour give lots of inerest.
£4.50, children free
The food and accommodation were excellent!
Rob Leanne, Derbyshire, May 2009
Excellent B and B! Terrific breakfasts,environmental awareness,
thoughtfulness, everywhere things to delight the eye.
Offa's Dyke walking group, 4th May 2009
Charming,comfortable accommodation. What more could one want?
E Thomas, April 2009
My head is still
full of
buzzards and red kites. Thank you for all your kindness.
Dr J Smith
March 1st 2009
A
very comfortable stay
with a great
welcome. Thanks for getting up early on a Sunday to give us breakfast
for our big bike ride. We'll be back next year.
P Miles,
October 6th 2008
I
had a wonderful and
relaxing stay;thanks so much to Marilyn and Alan and the friendly
people of Llanfair
Waterdine and Lloyney.
K Greaves,
August 11 2008
I
want to express my
thanks to both of you for your kindness and hospitality during my stay
at The Mill
from March 29th to April 5th 2008. You saved my trip and made it
unforgetable by lending me clothes, driving me around when needed and
helping me in all ways. Surely long over and above all my expectations.
I surely can recommend The Mill and will positively return and then
with
my family.
Olafur Aason,
April 15th 2008