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October half term activities

Following the popularity of the activities at Ross Community Gardens and craft sessions at the Market House earlier this year, these return for the October half term with a twist! All activities are free to attend and do not need to be booked in advance.
Peter Apps in wheelchair with cover of his new book, Deterring Armageddon

Book Talk: Peter Apps – Deterring Armageddon

When: Wednesday 28 February, 18.00 (doors open 17.30) Where: St Mary’s Church, Ross-on-Wye HR9 5HN About: Global correspondent, Peter Apps, will be in conversation with Professor Adrian Kendry, former NATO Senior Defence Economist, discussing his first book, Deterring Armageddon: A Biography of NATO. Peter Apps is a global affairs commentator at Reuters, a British Army reservist and executive director of pop-up think tank the Project for Study of the 21st Century (PS21). Background: The book tracks the history of the world’s most successful military alliance, from the wrecked Europe of 1945 to Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. As they signed…
Kate Humble sitting peeling veg

Kate Humble book talk – Where the Hearth Is

Kate Humble has a knack for sharing her own journey towards a more pleasing and purposeful life in a way that inspires readers. As our time spent in office buildings and other traditional workplaces shrinks forevermore, feeling happy, healthy, productive and content in our homes (be they castles or caravans, flat-shares or farms, fixed or temporary, inner city/out of town/beyond) is more important to get right than ever before. Where the Hearth Is will resonate with all those seeking to make the most of their lives during the many hours we all spend at home – whether it’s a case of…