Create your own event!

If you have a special occasion to celebrate we can organise a mediaeval banquet in the Stone Hall (even in costume…) or a Pig Roast in the Great Barn.  Maybe a candlelit tour of the House followed by supper? Guest numbers can be from 20 to 150. We are happy to organise entertainment from a court jester to a string quartet or local band.  We work with local caterers and can plan your event with you. Just bring your imagination! Please call 01531 660 504 or email. info@hellensmanor.com to discuss.

Corporate

The Great Barn can accommodate up to 100 (or more) people, ideal for conferences, workshops or simply a corporate away day. Our Haywain Barn is smaller and more intimate but with the same facilities accommodating up to about 25 guests. Catering can be provided and projecting facilities are in place. Maybe incorporate a tour of the House during your visit? Use the gardens for treasure hunts or flying falcons! Hold a survival course in Hallwood? For further information and enquiries, please call 01531 660 504 or email info@hellensmanor.com

Hellens 2010 EVENTS

Sunday 7th March – Elgar in Hereford Concert.

In the Great Barn at Hellens. Concert starts 3.00 p.m. Music by Elgar including Songs and the violin Sonata.  Performed by George Ewart (violin), Sarah Lingard (soprano) and Andrew Morris (piano). Peotry will include John Masefield. Tea and cake available in interval. Tickets are £8 or £4 for students and are available from Hellens      info@hellensmanor.com or 01531 660504

or Wendy Hill on 01531 634333

Further information here Elgar in Hereford Concert

 

Saturday 20th March – Charity Dinner Dance.

In aid of Action Duchenne. Book tickets or tables through www.actionduchenne.org.

 

Sunday April 4th – House opens for the season

Craft Fair in the Great Barn.

 

Saturday 17th April – Charity Dinner Dance.

Details to be confirmed

 

Friday 7th and Saturday 8th May – Hot Club de Paris!

John Etheridge and Chris Garick – Jazz concert in the Great Barn.

 

Friday 4th and Saturday 5th June – National Garden Scheme

Open days and evening drinks on the terrace.

 

Sunday 6th June

Craft Fair in the Great Barn.

 

Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th June

Our annual Garden Festival.

 

Sunday 20th June – Wye Valley Music

Concert in the Great Barn with the Carducci string quartet.

 

Sunday 27th June

SSAFA jazz in the gardens – bring a picnic!

Friday 9th July

Espressivo concert – details to be confirmed.

 

Sunday 11th July – Bullnose meet.

Details to be confirmed.

 

Sunday 8th August

Craft Fair in the Great Barn

 

Sunday 5th and Monday 6th of September – Plush concerts.

Details to be confirmed.

 

Sunday 26th September

Craft Fair in the Great Barn.

 

Thursday 30th September – House closes for the season.

 

Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th of October

The Big Apple weekend.

 

Saturday 16th October – Twinning Ball

In the Great Barn.

 

Sunday 7th November

Craft Fair in the Great Barn

 

Saturday 4th December

Espressivo concert.

ActivitiesPerry Making - Big Apple Weekend- Come and Help!
The Mill House here at Hellens was built during the 19th century for Charles Radcliffe Cooke. At that time Hellens was surrounded by apple and pear orchards. Ancient perry pear trees can still be seen along our drive and we are planting a wide variety of apple and pear trees to continue the tradition.

Each year we make cider or perry in the traditional way at Hellens. First the pears are sorted to remove unwanted twigs, etc. Our horses and donkey aren’t used to being harnessed, so we use volunteers to turn the millstone.

As the pears are crushed they are wrapped in hessian to make “cheeses” then formed into a stack, ready for pressing. When the stack is complete, pressure is applied to squeeze out the juice.