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July & August @ St Mary's


An update from the teams at St Mary's Church,
Ross-on-Wye


Exhibition: The Hereford Gospels for Today

Saturday 27th June - Monday 6th July

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The Hereford Gospels for Today is an exciting project commissioned to accompany the exhibition, Shaping Early Medieval Faith. It also celebrates the 1350th anniversary of the foundation of the Diocese of Hereford.


St Mary’s Church, Ross-on-Wye

Saturday 27 June - Monday 6 July 2026

Concert: First Wednesday @ 1pm

Wednesdays 1st July & 5th August  - 1.00pm

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We have another great selection of performers lined up for our third season of FREE lunchtime concerts.


In July we welcome the students of John Kyrle High School for the annual display of their talents.


For August, our very own Adrian Tayler and daughter Sophie will be performing jointly on organ, piano and other instruments.

More details of the series

St Mary's LEGO Club

Wednesday 1st July 3.30 - 4.30pm

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A new after school drop-in club for all young people. We have masses of LEGO (thanks to all the kind donors). A FREE session, just come along and be creative, refreshments available, no pressure. Families very welcome.


Please note this is term time only so no LEGO club in August.

Exhibition: They Went from Here

Saturday 4th - Saturday 11th July

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A FREE exhibition marking the anniversary of the Battle of the Somme and its impact on Herefordshire. The church is open every day from 9.00am to 5.00pm.

Coffee & Sgwrs @ St Mary's

Saturdays 4th July & 1st August  - 10.30am - Noon

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Our regular coffee session with excellent homemade cake. As usual there is an opportunity to join Welsh speaking tables for a good old natter. You can do that in English too, of course!


Candlelit Concert - Hans Zimmer

Saturday 4th July, 7pm and 9pm

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Following the success of the Cold Play concert in March, Lumos are back with an offering of music by Hans Zimmer.


Two performances to choose from, 7pm or 9pm

Details and tickets (from £20) here

Book Talk - Michael Bond

Thursday 9th July, 7.00pm

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Ross Heritage Walk - various subjects

Third Wednesday and last Saturdays of the month. Meet at the Market House

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Stop Press! By popular request, we're repeating these regular third Wednesday of the month walks over the last weekend of the month.


If you come on Wednesdays, why not stay on for the free lunchtime talk in St Mary's Church at 1.00pm. You could grab your lunch from one of the excellent High Street outlets and go up and eat in in church or in the churchyard. Details immediately below.

Our July walk will offer an historical insight to the many churches in the town, past and present (including several that may surprise you). We will look at the historical background and key characters involved, as well as the national picture, reflected in our town.

Details of the series here

Talk: Conversations Over Lunch - FREE lunchtime talks - Martin Firman

Wednesday 15th July - 1.00pm

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Our summer series of FREE lunchtime talks. All are welcome. Bring your lunch if you wish, these are informal events. There will be a rearing collection if you'd like to reward our performers, and us!

More details of the series

Concert: John Dowland 400th Anniversary Concert

Saturday 18th July - 7.30pm - St Mary's

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There's still time to register to take part in the concert as a singer or an instrumentalist. Rehearsals begin on the day at 3.00pm. If you'd prefer just to come and listen, it's FREE and we'll see you at 7.30pm

More details

Exhibition: The Royal Hospital Chelsea & Ross-on-Wye

Friday 31st July to Saturday 8th August

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A week long free exhibition by Martin Cawthorn with insights into the role played by Rudhall Manor in World War II Open daily 9am - 5pm.

Exhibition: Photography by Ross Photo Club

Monday 10th - Tuesday 25th August

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Open daily 9am - 5pm.

Talk: Conversations Over Lunch - FREE lunchtime talks

Wednesday 15th July & 19th August - 1.00pm

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Our summer series of FREE lunchtime talks. All are welcome. Bring your lunch if you wish, these are informal events. There will be a rearing collection if you'd like to reward our performers, and us!

More details of the series

Flower Festival

Saturday 29th - Monday 31st August

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Come along to St Mary's over the Bank Holiday weekend to see this wonderful spectacle. This is a fundraising event and so there is a charge of £5 per person (children free).


There's a fete in the churchyard on Saturday from 10am - 2pm

Concert: Michael Lunts - The Enigma of Elgar

Sunday 20th September, 3.00pm - please note the new date and time for this concert

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If you came along for Michael Lunts' Christmas Cracker during the Christmas Tree Festival, you'll know that he is a very talented performer. This will be a wonderful event. A very different genre this time:


A musical drama about Elgar, focusing on his relationship with his beloved wife Alice. The friends who inspired the famous ‘Enigma Variations’ are also brought to life as, following the death of Alice, Elgar’s senior by a number of years, the composer muses on the origins of that first acknowledged masterpiece, a work that put him on the musical map, and which may never have seen the light of day but for Alice’s encouragement and inspiration.

Details and tickets (£15) here
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The Anglican churches in the parishes of Ross, Walford & Brampton Abbotts

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Supporting and developing the fabric of St Mary's and building partnerships.

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Bringing cultural opportunities to Ross-on-Wye and the curator of the Museum Without Walls


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