fownhope fringe was founded by a small group of friends who organise interesting events on Saturday mornings in Fownhope Pavilion. Workshops have included creative writing, practical photography, art history, wine tasting, Ukrainian Egg decoration and more recently, an Indian cookery demonstration.
Our objectives are:
– to provide events that inspire, stimulate, and inform
– to contribute any profits to benefit the local community
Fownhope Fringe is a not for profit organisation – any profits are used to benefit the local community in some way.
For all bookings or further information, please contact Sue Pope on 01432 860003 or at info@fownhopefringe.org.uk
Who we are
Helen Burston
Mary Pearce
Sue Pope
Sue Sumner
Denize Lohan
Hazel Thomas
We are always looking for new suggestions for further workshops/talks – requests for different subjects and fresh ideas are always welcome. Please contact us if there’s anything you would like to learn about, try or simply enjoy.
We have been lucky enough to persuade Clive Myer to give us an illustrated talk on the History and Development of Alternative Cinema. Clive has been responsible for developing film schools, film festivals and film associations in Wales for many years. Book now - it should be fascinating! Tickets cost £12 and must be booked...
Join us to experience an: Indian Cookery Masterclass with Rayeesa. Some of you will remember her last delicious demonstration two years ago. Tickets cost £12 and must be booked in advance. Refreshments to be served during the break. To book contact Sue Pope on 01432-860003 or info@fownhopefringe.org.uk.
A talk from Herefordshire Wildlife Trust for anyone who loves to walk in the beautiful countryside around our village and would love to know more about the local Nature Reserves...
We are delighted to welcome back Fownhope’s geologist, Brian Williams, to talk to us again about the delights of the world under our feet. Some of you will remember him entertaining us before, when he talked about the formation of the Woolhope Dome. This time he is going a little further afield… but not very...
Fownhope Fringe are very happy to welcome Carl Atwood back once again to talk about his musical influences, and those influences have been extremely wide ranging - everything from Gershwin to Schubert and from Debussy to Fats Waller! Carl is a hugely entertaining speaker – knowledgeable, enthusiastic and a lot of fun – so it’s...
Good news of the return of Allen Fisher! The Fownhope Fringe is very pleased to be able to welcome Allen Fisher back to Fownhope once again. This time he will be giving an Illustrated talk featuring the work of a range of women painters presenting significant paintings in the 20th and 21st centuries. ...
December 14th Rachel Shilston a mosaics artist from the Forest of Dean running a craft workshop, making mosaic Christmas decorations. More details to follow. (Exact timing yet to be confirmed, please kindly check nearer the event) £30 including materials. Please contact Sue Pope to book a place. Advance booking is essential for all events.
Kicking off Fownhope Fringe's exciting Spring Programme 2025... Arthur's Stone Two archaeologists from the English Heritage site, Steve Casey and Ginny Slade, will be talking about the discoveries made during the excavations that have taken place at Herefordshire’s most famous ancient landmark, the Neolithic chambered tomb Arthur’s Stone at Dorstone. They have a enthralling story to tell and,...
Mary Shelley and the making of Frankenstein We are delighted to be welcoming back internationally renowned poet and biographer – and author of “In search of Mary Shelley” - Professor Fiona Sampson MBE who will be giving this talk. Mary Shelley, the wife of Percy Shelley the romantic poet and philosopher, wrote the gothic novel...
Our last event until September, we are delighted to be presenting a Willow Craft Workshop. Clyde Hoare of Wild Wicker will guide us through the making of a wicker garden obelisk which can be used to support sweet peas or any other climbing plants. This workshop offers you the opportunity to create a special show...
The start of our exciting Autumn Programme of Fringe Events 2025. We are pleased to present:- Julie Mackay - To Hunt a Killer Julie, who now lives locally, joined the police force in the 1980s when “Life on Mars” was still popular on TV and, over the next 30 years or so, she worked mostly...
"Hells Bells" - The superb Carl Atwood is back once again to talk & entertain us. Carl Atwood: “Hells Bells” An introduction to Rachmaninov Rachmaninov’s music blends Romantic emotion with virtuosic piano writing, influencing performers and composers alike. His lush harmonies, sweeping melodies, and profound depth cement his place as one of history’s great musical voices....
Allen Fisher a very popular & inspiring regular & back with us talking about art – Allen Fisher: Narrative 20th & 21st century Art and Artists: from Pablo Picasso and Max Beckmann to Paula Rego and Anselm Kiefer. Narrative painting in the 20th and 21st centuries merges storytelling with visual art, evolving from realism to...
Seasonal Cider Tasting Evening (7pm - 9pm)🍏 🎄🦌 Join The Ciderologist, Gabe Cook, for a unique and exclusive tutored cider tasting session. Born and bred in Dymock and now Fownhope resident, Gabe is the world's foremost cider expert. He has worked in the industry for 20 years, firstly making cider at Broome Farm, Peterstow and...
