A day-long event of talks by some of the country's leading experts on church monuments with special emphasis on St Laurence's monuments of the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries. Organised by the Ludlow Palmers and Church Monuments Society.

The standard fee for the day is £45, but Ludlow Palmers pay just £35 and local residents £40.

Full details are available HERE. Book online or by writing to Ludlow Palmers Conference, 2 College Street, Ludlow SY8 1AN.

Helen Jones and Monty Lowe talk about the history of Ludlow Museum, its collection and future plans.

Part of the Palmers' Talk and Tea series.

Tickets (limited seating): £5 on door (tea and cake included).

Winner of the prestigious Prix Italia, from 1960-93 top BBC soundman Robin Spicer recorded statesmen and politicians, jazzers and popsters, poets, actors, classical artists and sports stars, including the Johnston/Agnew Test Match Special legover incident. Robin, interviewed by Chris Crowcroft, will bring along some of his sound recordings.

Part of the Palmers' Talk and Tea series.

Tickets (limited seating): £5 on door (tea and cake included).

A behind the scenes look at the world of countryside book publishing. Karen and Merlin Unwin of Ludlow-based Merlin Unwin Books reveal some of the secrets to publishing high quality countryside, wildlife, fieldsports and fishing books, written by leaders in their fields.

Part of the Palmers' Talk and Tea series.

Tickets (limited seating): £5 on door (tea and cake included).