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Shropshire Events
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There is a wide range of festivals, shows and events every year in
Shropshire. Below you can see a selection of main events in the local
area. For more detailed listings please see link below.
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| Photography by Sabine |
26.08.2010 - 03.10.2010 |
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Teme SpArC
Brampton Road, Bishops Castle SY9 5AY |
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PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION |
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| Virtual Shropshire photographer Sabine is holding an exhibition of her photographs. The beauty of Shropshire is a main feature of the exhibition, including photographs of wild horses on the Shropshire Hills and amazing sunsets. Special for the SpArC exhibition is a selection of images from Bishop's Castle annual Michaelmas Fair. |
| More: www.virtual-shropshire.co.uk/shropshire_news/sabine-exhibition-2010.shtml |
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| Bridgnorth Music & Arts Festival |
27.08.2010 - 05.09.2010 |
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MUSIC FESTIVAL |
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| Hollywood actress Elizabeth McGovern and her band, Sadie and the Hotheads will be performing among other musicians and artists. There will be an exciting exhibition of work by local artists with a meet and greet evening, story telling events, art and author workshops, a craft fair, art trail and face painting plus a community mural which visitors to the festival will be invited to help create. |
| More: www.bridgnorthmusicfest.com |
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| Gallery Bridgnorth - Art Exhibition + Art Trail |
27.08.2010 - 05.09.2010 |
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| Gallery Bridgnorth is a partnership that brings together the town's businesses and local artists to bring quality art to the town. 10% of sales will be donated to the festival's chosen charities. Throughout the 10-day festival. Free Admission. |
| More: www.bridgnorthmusicfest.com |
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| Celebrity Charity Auction |
03.09.2010 - 03.09.2010 |
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CHARITY EVENT |
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| Celebrity Charity Auction with music from Hollywood actress Elizabeth McGovern and her band Sadie and the Hotheads. TV antique expert Philip Serrell will be auctioneer. Includes signed items from actor Kevin Spacey. 7.30 p.m. Free Admission |
| More: www.bridgnorthmusicfest.com |
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| Annual Steam Gala |
03.09.2010 - 05.09.2010 |
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Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway,
Welshpool, SY21 0SF |
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01938 810441 |
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STEAM RAILWAY GALA |
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| Locomotive, Manning Wardle 0-6-2T ‘Chevallier’, in GWR green with lots of brass and copper, will be the star attraction at the gala in a special guest appearance having just come out of the restoration shed. There will be a number of other special attractions as well. |
| More: www.wllr.org.uk |
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| Shrewsbury International Street Theatre Festival |
03.09.2010 - 05.09.2010 |
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FESTIVAL |
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| An amazing spectacle with street performers taking over the town centre throughout the weekend. Including Moonlight Madness in The Castle on Saturday 4th Sep. |
| More: www.shrewsburystreetfest.co.uk |
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| Family Fun Day at The Castle |
04.09.2010 - 04.09.2010 |
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FUN DAY |
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| Museum on the Move, face painting, picnics at the castle, story telling, music at the bandstand and more. All day event. Free Admission. |
| More: www.bridgnorthmusicfest.com |
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| The Newport Nocturne |
04.09.2010 - 04.09.2010 |
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CYCLE RACE |
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| Britain's original and best floodlit cycle race. This free event features Olympic medallists, World Champions and Tour de France stars. Previous editions have attracted up to 15,000 spectators. 1830 - 2200. Free! |
| More: www.bikerace.co.uk |
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| Wem Carnival |
04.09.2010 - 04.09.2010 |
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High Street,
Wem sy4 5ap |
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01939 232547 |
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CARNIVAL |
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| Two stunning parades at 1.30pm and 7.45pm. (Illuminated) roads close half hr before. Carnival field entertainment all afternoon at Bowensfield (next to the swimming pool) FREE entry You will be AMAZED. |
| More: www.wemcarnival.co.uk |
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| Maesbury 10 Canal Festival |
04.09.2010 - 05.09.2010 |
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CANAL FESTIVAL |
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| Enjoy a great day out for all the family including narrowboats, crafts, competitions, childrens entertainment, great food and drink, live music, steam railway, landrover exhibition and much, much more! Entry and activities free during the day. |
| More: www.canalfestival.co.uk |
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| Vintage Car Hill Climb |
04.09.2010 - 05.09.2010 |
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MOTOR SPORT |
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| Over 120 Vintage and pre-war cars will be sprinting up the hill. See Alvis, Austin, Bentley, MG, Alfa Romeo, Bugatti, Frazer Nash, Riley, Aston Martin, Delage, Morgan, and ERA. 10am -5pm. Saturday £6, Sunday £10, u/16 free. |
| More: www.vscc.co.uk |
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| Welsh Food Festival |
04.09.2010 - 05.09.2010 |
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Glansevern Hall Gardens,
Berriew, Welshpool SY21 8AH |
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FOOD FESTIVAL |
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| Celebrity chef is Bryn Williams. Entry to the festival includes access to the prized gardens. Highlighting the best of Welsh produce, look into the world of bees, weave in willow, learn campfire cookery, taste savories/sweets and drinks. Adults £6, Seniors £5.50, Child under 16 free |
| More: www.welshfoodfestival.co.uk |
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| Inspector Drake and the Black Widow |
04.09.2010 - 11.09.2010 |
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Museum of the Gorge,
The Wharfage, Ironbridge TF8 7DQ |
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01952 884391 |
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MURDER MYSTERY |
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| The Museum of The Gorge in Ironbridge is staging its first ever series of evening events with a performance of Inspector Drake and the Black Widow performed by Sundial Theatre. Performances will be held on 13th, 14th, 21st and 28th August and 4th and 11th September. See link for details. |
| More: www.virtual-shropshire.co.uk/shropshire_news/motg-mystery.shtml |
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| David Inshaw - Original works & prints |
04.09.2010 - 25.09.2010 |
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ART EXHIBITION |
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| One of the best living artists in Britain, David Inshaw, is exhibiting some originals and limited edition prints. Plus Wendy Hoare large ceramics and Becky Morgan jewellery. Tues to Sat 10am to 5pm. Free |
| More: www.twenty-twenty.co.uk |
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| Visit Snailbeach Lead Mine |
05.09.2010 - 05.09.2010 |
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HERITAGE |
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| See inside the Locomotive Shed, Blacksmith's Shop and Visitor Centre, walk around the site with a self-led trail leaflet and go underground into Day Level with an experienced guide. 11.00-16.00 approx. Site free, but underground £2 adult, £1 child |
| More: shropshiremines.org.uk/snailbeach/sbsunday.htm |
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| The Great Big Bike Ride |
05.09.2010 - .. |
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CHARITY EVENT |
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| Oswestry & Beyond Heritage Open Days |
08.09.2010 - 12.09.2010 |
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Various venues in and around
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01691 662488 |
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HERITAGE OPEN DAYS |
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| Explore Oswestry's heritage through a host of free tours, talks, open days and exhibitions - railways, churches, canals, castles and more - part of national Heritage Open Days. |
| More: www.oswestryandbeyond.co.uk |
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| Shropshire Heritage Open Days |
09.09.2010 - 12.09.2010 |
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HERITAGE OPEN DAYS |
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| More than 65 free events are taking place to celebrate Shropshire's history and heritage as part of the national Heritage Open Days events. Download your free guide from www.discovershropshire.org.uk |
| More: www.discovershropshire.org.uk |
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| Guided Tour of Whittington Castle |
09.09.2010 - .. |
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HERITAGE OPEN DAYS |
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| Free Guided Tour of the Castle with costumed Guide to take place at 11am and 2pm as part of the Heritage Open Days - Oswestry and Beyond events see www.oswestryandbeyond.co.uk for more details. 11 a.m & 2 p.m. FREE. |
| More: www.whittingtoncastle.co.uk |
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| Ludlow Food Festival |
10.09.2010 - 12.09.2010 |
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FOOD FESTIVAL |
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| This year's Festival will feature more than 100 top quality small independent food and drink producers from the Marches, the England-Wales border country. |
| More: www.foodfestival.co.uk |
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| Sheriffhales Country Fayre & Scarecrow Festival |
11.09.2010 - 11.09.2010 |
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SCARECROW FESTIVAL |
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| Battle of Britain Weekend |
11.09.2010 - 12.09.2010 |
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RAF Museum Cosford,
Shifnal, TF11 8UP |
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01902 376200 |
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| 2010 marks the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain. Real life working Merlin & Griffon engine demonstrations (lasting 30 mins),WWII Historical Society Ops Room,Re-enactors, Lectures, Film Showings Children's Activity Pack. |
| More: www.rafmuseum.org.uk/cosford |
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| Snailbeach Lead Mine Heritage Open Day |
11.09.2010 - 11.09.2010 |
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HERITAGE |
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| Take an underground guided tour of old mine workings, look inside well preserved buildings and the visitor centre, watch the blacksmith at work in his forge. 10.30am - 4.30pm. Site free, but underground £5 adult, £2 child. |
| More: shropshiremines.org.uk/snailbeach/sbheri.htm |
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| Flax Mill Open Day |
11.09.2010 - 12.09.2010 |
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Ditherington Flax Mill
Ditherington, Shrewsbury |
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OPEN DAY & ART EXHIBITION |
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| Open day at the historic Ditherington Flax Mill. Also on show work from the recently formed Flax Mill Arts, a group of professional artists working in the mill. 11am - 4pm. free entry. |
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| Carriage Parade |
12.09.2010 - .. |
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NATIONAL TRUST - ATTINGHAM |
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| 11am to 4pm. In association with the British Driving Society the horse-drawn carriages will depart from Attingham for Shrewsbury at 12noon and return for rosettes and a line up at approximately 2.30pm. Throughout the day meet Jeff and Bob the heavy horses and watch them at work. |
| More: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/attinghampark |
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| Snailbeach Lead Mine Heritage Open Day |
12.09.2010 - 12.09.2010 |
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HERITAGE |
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| Take an underground guided tour of old mine workings, look inside well preserved buildings and the visitor centre, watch the blacksmith at work in his forge. 10.30am-3.30pm. Site free, but underground £5 adult, £2 child |
| More: shropshiremines.org.uk/snailbeach/sbheri.htm |
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| Poles Apart with Michael Leach |
15.09.2010 - .. |
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Hightown Community Rooms,
Clun |
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01588 640095 |
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| Michael Leach has been a full-time wildlife author and photographer since 1977. His leactures are lively and often humerous with excellent photographs of his subjects which tonight will be polar bears and penguins. 7:30pm. £2, Shropshire Wildlife Trust members £1. |
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| Bishops Castle Michaelmas Fair |
18.09.2010 - 19.09.2010 |
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TOWN FESTIVAL |
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| A great value weekend in the beautiful South Shropshire hills. The streets are filled with an eclectic mix of music, dance, steam, exhibitions & stalls. There really is something for everyone. 12pm til Late. £5 per Adult £1 Children weekend ticket. |
| More: www.michaelmasfair.org.uk |
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| Food Fair |
18.09.2010 - 19.09.2010 |
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NATIONAL TRUST - ATTINGHAM |
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| 10am to 4.30pm. Local food producers will be selling their quality goods, ranging from home grown meat and veg, cakes, bread, cider, liqueurs, chocolate and much more. Cookery demonstrations throughout the day. |
| More: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/attinghampark |
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| Midland Game Fair |
18.09.2010 - 19.09.2010 |
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Weston Park,
Weston-under-Lizard, Nr Shifnal, TF11 8LE |
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01952 852100 |
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GAME FAIR |
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| The Midland Game Fair is the country’s leading showcase of country sports and a true celebration of rural life. There will be world class clay pigeon shooting, game and course fishing demonstrations, gundog competitions, falconry displays, ferret racing, antiques, fine arts, rural crafts and over 600 trade stands. |
| More: www.countrymanfairs.co.uk/midland-game-fair |
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| Shifnal Arts Festival |
18.09.2010 - 26.09.2010 |
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ARTS FESTIVAL |
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| Shifnal's first arts festival, including street performances, art exhibitions, photography, film shows, a day of dance, craft fair, choirs and classical music, a talent show and history walks. |
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| 1940s Style Hangar Dance |
18.09.2010 - 18.09.2010 |
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RAF MUSEUM |
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| 1940s style hangar dance,music from the 40s provided by a live 14 piece band. 1940s dress encouraged but not essential just come along and dance the night away. 7pm till midnight. £17.00 per Ticket |
| More: www.rafmuseum.org/cosford |
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| World's Biggest Coffee Morning |
24.09.2010 - .. |
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CHARITY EVENT |
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| Help improve the lives of those living with cancer by getting together with your friends, family or colleagues to share a coffee and cake or whatever suits you! |
| More: www.macmillan.org.uk/coffee |
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| Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Festival |
25.09.2010 - 25.09.2010 |
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FESTIVAL |
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| Festival celebrates and promotes The World Heritage status of the Ironbridge Gorge with a fun day, street market, music, entertainment and fireworks. 10 am to 8 pm. Free |
| More: www.ironbridgeheritagefestival.co.uk |
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| Loton Hillclimb |
25.09.2010 - 26.09.2010 |
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Loton Park
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Final Round of the British Championship. The 50th year at Loton Park will fittingly come to an end with the final round of the 2010 British Hillclimb Championship plus the HSA Championship.
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| More: www.hdlcc.com |
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| Shifnal Festival Finale |
25.09.2010 - .. |
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| Fuzzbox headline the finale night of Shifnal's first art festival. The Midlands girl group, which have had five Top 50 hits including Pink Sunshine and International Rescue, headline a day-long series of events that includes Will Morgan and Lynus. 7.30pm. £10 |
| More: www.shifnalfestival.com |
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| Live at the Hive |
29.09.2010 - .. |
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Live gigs featuring young local bands and regional emerging talent. Come along just to hear the bands or talk to us and get involved.7.30pm. £4
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| More: www.hiveonline.org.uk |
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| Gorgeous Contemporary Craft Fair |
09.10.2010 - 10.10.2010 |
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Enginuity,
Coalbrookdale, Ironbdrige, TF8 7DQ |
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01952 884391 |
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ART & CRAFTS |
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| West Midlands' finest craftsmen and women plus many of the region's top food and drink producers in association with Heart of England Fine Foods. View and buy or commission original craft work, meet the designer-makers, sample delicacies. 10am - 5pm |
| More: www.shropshireguild.co.uk |
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| Apple Day |
09.10.2010 - .. |
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The Greenwood Centre,
Station Road, Coalbrookdale, TF8 7DR |
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01952 433632 |
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APPLE DAY |
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| Watch the traditional twin-screw apple press, dating back to the mid-19C. press out some 200 gallons of apple juice on the day. Bring your apples to press. Taste apples, bob for apples, craft demonstrations, music, roast pork or veg. meal. |
| More: www.greenwoodcentre.org.uk |
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| Visit Snailbeach Lead Mine |
10.10.2010 - 10.10.2010 |
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| See inside the Locomotive Shed, Blacksmith's Shop and Visitor Centre, walk around the site with a self-led trail leaflet and go underground into Day Level with an experienced guide. 11.00-16.00 approx. . Site free, but underground £2 adult, £1 child. |
| More: shropshiremines.org.uk/snailbeach/sbsunday.htm |
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| Lower Lacon Caravan Park Food Festival |
16.10.2010 - 16.10.2010 |
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FOOD FESTIVAL |
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| LLCP Local Shropshire Food Festival - Local Producers selling local produce & Hog Roast also available. Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm. Free Entry |
| More: www.llcp.co.uk |
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| Llangollen Food and Drink Festival |
16.10.2010 - 17.10.2010 |
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The Royal International Pavilion
Abbey Road, Llangollen, LL20 8SW |
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| Over 100 exhibitors, Kitchen Demo Theatre, Foodie Forums, Beer Festival, ‘Grow Your Own’, Children’s Food Festival, Live Music, Traditional Cider Pressing Demonstrations. |
| More: www.llangollenfoodfestival.co.uk |
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| Visit Snailbeach Lead Mine |
17.10.2010 - 17.10.2010 |
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| See inside the Locomotive Shed, Blacksmith's Shop and Visitor Centre, walk around the site with a self-led trail leaflet and go underground into Day Level with an experienced guide. 11.00-16.00 approx. Site free, but underground £2 adult, £1 child. |
| More: shropshiremines.org.uk/snailbeach/sbsunday.htm |
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| Halloween Hauntings, |
23.10.2010 - 01.11.2010 |
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HALLOWEEN |
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| Visit Snailbeach Lead Mine |
24.10.2010 - 24.10.2010 |
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| See inside the Locomotive Shed, Blacksmith's Shop and Visitor Centre, walk around the site with a self-led trail leaflet and go underground into Day Level with an experienced guide. 11.00-16.00 approx. Site free, but underground £2 adult, £1 child. |
| More: shropshiremines.org.uk/snailbeach/sbsunday.htm |
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| Lower Lacon Caravan Park Bonfire Night |
06.11.2010 - 06.11.2010 |
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| Bonfire lit at 6pm, fireworks from 7pm. Food available - hog roast and burgers/chips, entry £2 per person or �5 per car - Live entertainment from Robbie Le Bon. Bonfire Lit 6pm and Fireworks from 7pm. £2.00 Per Person or £5.00 Per Car |
| More: www.llcp.co.uk |
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| The Santa Experience |
04.12.2010 - 24.12.2010 |
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CHRISTMAS |
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| A truly magical experience awaits for our young visitors when they come to see Father Christmas at Park Hall. Set in an enchanting Grotto our Santa Experience aims to capture the delight of Christmas for both children and parents. |
| More: www.parkhallfarm.co.uk/events/the-santa-experience.shtml |
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| Much Wenlock Christmas Fayre |
04.12.2010 - .. |
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| ALWAYS HELD FIRST SATURDAY IN DECEMBER. Fayre follows theme e.g Victorian. Mixed bag of eclectic stalls / shops and entertainment throughout the day followed by a Grand Finale candlelight procession and carols. Leaflet with details will be available in the town before the event. 10.00am - 17.00pm. FREE ENTRY |
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| Aladdin |
05.01.2011 - 09.01.2011 |
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PANTOMIME |
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| Open Sesame! And walk into the most magical of all Panto's! Aladdin is full of magic, mystery, mirth and merriment and features a highly talented cast who take you on a a dazzling, non stop carpet ride that will send you home with a smile in your heart! 14.30 & 19.00 daily £10.50 adults £8.50 children & senior citizens |
| More: www.aladdin.shropshirelive.com |
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| Wenlock Poetry Festival |
29.04.2011 - 01.05.2011 |
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POETRY FESTIVAL |
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| Wenlock Poetry Festival is an annual celebration of the very best in poetry. This three day event features a full programme of events for both children and adults. Whether a regular at festivals or a newcomer to them, there is something for everyone. |
| More: www.wenlockpoetryfestival.org |
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