| Our Sporting Life Exhibitions |
07.04.2011 - 09.09.2012 |
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Coalbrookdale Gallery & Enginuity,
Museum of Iron, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge Gorge |
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| More: www.ironbridge.org.uk |
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| CORE |
23.03.2012 - 30.09.2012 |
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| More: www.ironbridge.org.uk/about_us/news_releases/article.asp?id=486 |
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| A sell-out hit and critics’ pick at last year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Bane comes to Much Wenlock! This fantastic one-man show harks back to the murky world of film noir, evoking Raymond Chandler, Bogart, and the dangerous femmes fatales that come with the package. |
| More: www.virtual-shropshire.co.uk/shropshire_news/edge-bane.shtml |
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| Belle Vue Arts Festival |
15.05.2012 - 24.06.2012 |
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| Museums at Night - No Strings Attached |
18.05.2012 - .. |
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Enginuity, The Museum of Iron,
Coalport, Ironbridge Gorge |
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| Flaxmill Maltings Open Days |
19.05.2012 - 20.05.2012 |
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19.05.2012 - 20.05.2012 |
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| The House of the Blackstar Medieval Re-enactors and Living History event. Weapon displays, stalls, Procession. Watch the household defend the castle. 11-3pm. Free entrance £1 to park. |
| More: www.whittingtoncastle.co.uk |
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| Shropshire Truck Show |
19.05.2012 - 20.05.2012 |
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| One of the regions largest events, with entertainment for the whole family. Hundreds of trucks on display, plus the regions finest truck awards. The latest trucks presented in person by local dealerships. Live Arena - See the Monster Trucks 'Swamp Thing' & NEW truck 'Crusher', Freestyle Moto-Cross Display, Fantastic Celebrity Guests including 'Will Mellor' from Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps, Recovery Demonstration and much more! 9am-5pm. In advance, Adult £10,Child £5,OAP £5,Family £25. |
| More: www.shropshiretruckshow.co.uk |
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| Victorian Weekend |
19.05.2012 - 20.05.2012 |
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| Celebrate the 150th anniversary of the opening of the Severn Valley line between Worcester and Shrewsbury on February 1st 1862. Her Majesty Queen Victoria will visit the line over this weekend, calling at our stations to enjoy the entertainments of the time with her subjects. |
| More: www.svr.co.uk |
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| Open Cockpits Evening |
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6.00pm to 8.30pm. £10.00 per person - Tickets are limited, you must buy in advance. |
| More: www.rafmuseum.org.uk/cosford |
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| Shropshire County Horse show |
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| This Show will take place on 19th May 2012 and will feature a full array of Hunter Classes, with Working Hunters and Show Classes, both affiliated and unaffiliated. There will also be Dressage and an exciting Livery Yard Competition. 9am-5pm. |
| More: www.shropshirecountyshow.com |
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| House of Beasts Curators Tours |
19.05.2012 - 16.06.2012 |
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Attingham Park,
Atcham, Shrewsbury SY4 4TP |
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| A unique guided tour around their House of Beasts exhibition: an opportunity to discuss the exhibition's artworks, the artists, the theme and its implementation. 10:30 am - 12pm Saturdays May 19, June 16 Normal Admission plus All Tickets £3.50 |
| More: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/attinghampark |
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| Kieran Goss |
20.05.2012 - 20.05.2012 |
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| More: hiveonline.org.uk/folk-concerts/ |
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| Visit Snailbeach Lead Mine |
20.05.2012 - 20.05.2012 |
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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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| Mayor’s Parade & Civic Service |
20.05.2012 - .. |
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| Olympic Torch Relay in Shropshire |
24.05.2012 - .. |
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| Midnight Walk in Telford |
26.05.2012 - 27.05.2012 |
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| The ever popular ladies only Midnight Walk follows a well lit 10km route through Hadley, Leegomery and Wellington. 10.30pm. £10 early bird offer until 2 April when it will be £15 |
| More: www.severnhospice.org.uk |
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| Shropshire County Agricultural Show |
26.05.2012 - .. |
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| More: www.shropshirecountyshow.com |
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| Aston-on-Clun Arbor Day |
27.05.2012 - .. |
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| Visit Snailbeach Lead Mine |
27.05.2012 - 27.05.2012 |
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| More: shropshiremines.org.uk/snailbeach/sbsunday.htm |
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| Race for Life |
27.05.2012 - .. |
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| Walk, jog or run 5K to help beat cancer. Something for everyone with music, fun, children's stalls, health information stands and games arenas to make your event a day to remember. 11am . |
| More: raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org |
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| Olympic Torch relay Visit to Quarry Park |
30.05.2012 - .. |
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| HowTheLightGetsIn |
31.05.2012 - 10.06.2012 |
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| The philosophy and music festival at Hay. HowTheLightGetsIn, the world's largest philosophy and music festival, is coming. There'll be debates and talks from cutting-edge thinkers, performances from world class musicians, Djs and dancing late into the night. Our full programme is yet to be released, but EarlyBird tickets are already available on our website. |
| More: howthelightgetsin.org |
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| Telford Access to Nature Celebration |
31.05.2012 - 10.06.2012 |
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| 20 FREE guided walks, workshops and events over 10 days to celebrate 3 highly successful years of Telford Access to Nature Partnership throughout Telford and Ironbridge. free |
| More: www.severngorge.org.uk |
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| Osfest |
01.06.2012 - 04.06.2012 |
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| Four day music festival with headline act RAZORLIGHT playing on Sunday 3rd June. See website for rest of lineup and information! |
| More: www.osfest.co.uk |
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| Shropshire Jubilee Proms and Fireworks Spectacular |
01.06.2012 - .. |
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Oswestry Showground,
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| Led by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra the family event has been organised by Shropshire Council in conjunction with 7Sense event management and will culminate in a spectacular firework display, with a children’s funfair, various food stalls and several bars on site. |
| More: www.virtual-shropshire.co.uk/shropshire_news/shropshire-proms.shtml |
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| Diamond Rock - Queen Tribute Band QEII |
02.06.2012 - 02.06.2012 |
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| The UK's No.1 Queen tribute band QEII, plus support, in a great outdoor arena. Supporting The Poppy Appeal. For tickets please visit website. Adult tickets: £12 (£15 on door) Child £7.50, Under 11s Free. 5.30pm to 11pm. Gates open 4pm. |
| More: www.rockandbowlfestival.com |
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| Ludlow Diamond Jubilee Street Entertaiinment |
02.06.2012 - 02.06.2012 |
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| Diamond Jubilee Street Entertainment: Punch & Judy (Castle Gardens), Radio Sunshine, Kicking Alice, Ludllow Waites, Appletree Theatre, In Step Dance School, Zunba, The Ironmen, The Severn Gilders. 10.30am - 4pn. |
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| Mid Shropshire Vintage Vehicle Rally |
02.06.2012 - 03.06.2012 |
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The County Showground,
Berwick Road, Shrewsbury SY1 2PF |
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| Party in The Park |
02.06.2012 - 03.06.2012 |
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| Diamond Jubilee 2 day celebration. Ten hours of fun and music and stalls on Sat. Commences with opening of "Wem Square" and parade of vintage vehicles from car park. Huge open air Sunday Service. ALL WELCOME. Stall enquiries welcome - prebooking only. Free |
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| Wenlock Festival Celebrates the Diamond Jubilee |
02.06.2012 - 03.06.2012 |
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| On Saturday a Diamond Jubilee Service: readings, music with Coronation anthems, presentation of the 'Royal Insignia'. Sunday: The Big Lunch. Bring a picnic and listen to live music and watch the Queen's River Pageant on large screen TV. |
| More: www.muchwenlockfestival.co.uk |
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| Royal Jubilee Celebration |
02.06.2012 - 05.06.2012 |
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Blists Hill Victorian Town,
Ironbridge |
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| Townsfolk will be celebrating the Diamond Jubilee of their much-loved Queen Victoria with great style, pomp and pageantry over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend. Each day will be a fitting tribute to the gracious lady’s long reign with an extravaganza of colour, music and entertainment, while the town will be decorated in patriotic fashion. |
| More: www.virtual-shropshire.co.uk/shropshire_news/blists-jubilee.shtml |
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| Much Wenlock Festival |
02.06.2012 - 24.06.2012 |
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| Heralding over 1/4 century of The Arts in town. With the Jubilee and the Olympics plans are going to be very special. The Merry Wives of Windsor will be performed, open air concert at Wenlock priory, literary evenings, open gardens, music and fringe events as well. |
| More: www.muchwenlockfestival.co.uk |
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| Bands in the Park |
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| Following the success of last year’s Bands in the Park, Oswestry Town Council have again organised a selection of bands to perform for free to the public. Today Ifton Brass. 1pm-3pm. Free. |
| More: www.oswestry-tc.gov.uk |
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| MusicFest |
02.06.2012 - .. |
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| Queens Jubilee Celebrations - Town Centre - (Roads closed) Stalls, music, food, roving entertainers. decorations. In Rectory Field Professional bands, with opportunities for budding bands and musicians, children's soft play equipment, magician, ice cream, balloons, football and golf skills, tattoos, bouncy castle, licensed bar, food, and stalls. Town Centre 10am - 5pm approx , Rectory Field Noon - 10.30pm |
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| Wem Diamond Jubilee Celebrations |
02.06.2012 - .. |
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| Fun day for all. Stalls, races, games, singalong, hog roast, open mic. Stage shows for all. Bring along a picnic for The Big Lunch. |
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| Big Jubilee Lunch and Celebrations |
03.06.2012 - 03.06.2012 |
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| Ecumenical church service will start the celebarations for 'The Big Jubilee Neighbourhood Lunch' which will then be followed by an afternoon of arena events and family entertainment, with food and market stalls and a fun fair. |
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| Shrewsbury River Festival |
03.06.2012 - 03.06.2012 |
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| Free family fun in the Quarry and on the river. Jubilee Boat Flotilla, music, bar, food, stilt walkers, jugglers, fire-eaters, craft stands. 10.00am to 5.00pm Free |
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| Rock ‘n’ Bowl Music Festival |
03.06.2012 - 04.06.2012 |
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| 4th Annual Outdoor Music Festival! Incorporating Diamond Rock on 2nd June. Supporting local charities. For festival line up and tickets please visit website. Adult tickets: £9 (£10 on door) Child £5, Under 11s Free. 2pm to 11pm each day. Gates open 1pm. |
| More: www.rockandbowlfestival.com |
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| The Queens Diamond Jubilee Celebrations |
03.06.2012 - .. |
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| Ludlow Jubilee Celebrations |
03.06.2012 - 03.06.2012 |
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| Riverside location, Water Mill, Green Cafe. 2pm Ludlow Saxophone Quartet. 3pm The Malvern Hills District Brass Band. 5pm (approx) 'The Diamond Jubilee Stakes' (Duck Race on the River Teme). Free |
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| Visit Snailbeach Lead Mine |
03.06.2012 - 03.06.2012 |
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| More: shropshiremines.org.uk/snailbeach/sbsunday.htm |
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| Plant Fair at Hodnet Hall |
03.06.2012 - 04.06.2012 |
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| Plant fair featuring highly respected specialist nurseries with a great range of perennials, shrubs, trees, rare species. Set in 60 acres of breathtaking gardens with walled garden and dramatic lakes. 10.00am - 4.00pm. Special Event Price: Fair and Garden £2.50. |
| More: www.planthuntersfairs.co.uk |
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| The Festival Theatre Company in Richard 111 by Shakespeare performed in the grounds of the castle. Grounds open for picnic. Part of village Jubilee Celebrations. 7pm. Pre-booked Adults £14/con £10 on night Adults £16/con £12. |
| More: www.whittingtoncastle.co.uk |
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| Bridgnorth Walk |
04.06.2012 - 04.06.2012 |
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| The Annual Bridgnorth Walk is a 22-mile sponsored charity walk that has been run every year since 1967. A shorter Junior walk is staged for the under 14s. 10:00 to 18:00. |
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| Lions Jubilee Street Party |
04.06.2012 - 04.06.2012 |
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| Shrewsbury Lions Club have planned a 'Giant Jubilee Street Party' in the Quarry Park, with free entertainment and fun. Anyone can rent a ‘Street’ for a small fee and join in! start 11 am. £1 per bum on seat. |
| More: www.lionsjubileestreetparty.co.uk/ |
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| Fairy - Monsters - Myth and Magic Festival |
04.06.2012 - 05.06.2012 |
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| A Fairy and Monsters Festival for all the family. Stalls, stories, fancy dress, games. Fun for all the family. 11-3pm. Free entrance £1 to park |
| More: www.whittingtoncastle.co.uk |
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04.06.2012 - 04.06.2012 |
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| More: shropshiremines.org.uk/snailbeach/sbsunday.htm |
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| Children's Jubilee Picnic Party |
05.06.2012 - 05.06.2012 |
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| Queens Diamond Jubilee Children's Jubilee Picnic Party. Picnic Boxes / Magic / Disco / Balloons / Flags. (all children to be accompanied by an adult). 3pm - 5pm. £1.50. |
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| Clee Hill Diamond Jubilee Celebrations |
05.06.2012 - 05.06.2012 |
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| More: www.mawscraftcentre.co.uk |
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| English Haydn Festival |
06.06.2012 - 09.06.2012 |
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| This unique Classical Music Festival, now in its nineteenth year, celebrates the compositions of Joseph Haydn and other composers of the late eighteenth/early nineteenth centuries, like Mozart and Beethoven. Period orchestra performing works by Joseph Haydn and composers of the classical era. The Festival opens with the film "In Search of Haydn" and includes lunchtime Trio and Quartet concerts. Lunchtime 1pm - 2pm Evening 7-30pm -10pm. Various £12 to £30. |
| More: haydn.org.uk |
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| Church Stretton Walking Festival |
07.06.2012 - 10.06.2012 |
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| More: www.churchstretton.co.uk/church-stretton-walking-festival/ |
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| Walcot Hall Opera The Magic Flute |
08.06.2012 - 09.06.2012 |
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| One of Mozart's most popular works, an opera in 2 acts set in an unknown location, at an unknown time, and features unfamiliar rituals with unknown meanings. |
| More: www.walcothall.com |
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| Emma - Chapterhouse Theatre Company |
09.06.2012 - 09.06.2012 |
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| Brand new adaptation of Austen's comedy of manners promises love and laughter. Join Chapterhouse for an evening of Regency wonderment and romance as Emma makes her match under a beautiful summer sky. 7.00pm - 9.30pm. Adults £13.50 / Students & Children £9 / Families (2 Adults & 3 Children) £45. |
| More: www.chapterhouse.org |
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| Tom Sabin Commemorative Cycle Ride |
09.06.2012 - 10.06.2012 |
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| More: www.muchwenlockguide.info/news/tom-sabin-2.shtml |
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| Outdoor Theatre Production of Emma |
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| Visit Snailbeach Lead Mine |
10.06.2012 - 10.06.2012 |
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| More: shropshiremines.org.uk/snailbeach/sbsunday.htm |
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| The Merry Wives of Windsor |
11.06.2012 - 16.06.2012 |
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| Bishops Castle Walking Festival |
12.06.2012 - 14.06.2012 |
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| Now 13 years old we have a three-day midweek walk in June each year offering breathtaking scenery, a chance to delve into the history and myths of this inspiring border country, long and short guided walks with experienced guides. |
| More: www.walkingfestival.co.uk |
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| The Vive Le Rock I weekend festival |
15.06.2012 - 16.06.2012 |
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| Live Sound Promotion presents The Vive Le Rock I weekend music festival. Featuring Dr.Feelgood, The Selector, Senser & Hazel O'Connor + more acts! Camping available +Food & Bar stalls. Friday 15th 6.30pm till late. Weekend tickets £40. |
| More: www.livesoundpromotion.com |
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| Macmillan World Champion Coracle Relay Race |
15.06.2012 - .. |
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| Teams are invited to take to the River Severn in this fabulous fundraising event to battle for the coveted title. Entertainment and refreshments available for spectators. Great family fun. Practise 2.30pm, first race 4.30pm. |
| More: www.maccoracle.org.uk |
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| Bridgnorth Station Gala |
16.06.2012 - 17.06.2012 |
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Severn Valley Railway,
Bridgnorth to Kidderminster |
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| Bridgnorth station gets 'all steamed up' this weekend with a miniature railway, traction engines, stationary steam engines, model railways and even a velocipede! What's this? Come along and see! |
| More: www.svr.co.uk |
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| Clwyd Vintage Vehicle Rally |
16.06.2012 - 17.06.2012 |
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| Vintage vehicle rally, autojumble, trade stands, main event ring, childrens entertainment, great day out for all the family. FREE children's fair ground rides all weekend. First public running of the monorail which is being restored by the Oswestry Machine Rail Project. 10am-4pm. Adult £6 Child £3.50. Family £14( 2+2) children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. |
| More: www.cvvms.co.uk |
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| International Model Air Show |
16.06.2012 - 17.06.2012 |
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Weston Park,
Weston-under-Lizard, nr. Shifnal TF11 8LE |
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| Top model aircraft pilots in the country demonstrate their flying skills. Alongside is a model rocket display, children's fun fair, model car racing, model boats on the Kidney Pool and plenty of hands on activities. |
| More: www.weston-park.com |
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| Shrewsbury Carnival |
16.06.2012 - .. |
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| Thousands of people are set to line the streets of Shrewsbury & the Quarry for the annual Carnival parade. 2012 theme – British Heroes, the best of British. |
| More: www.shrewsburycarnival.co.uk |
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| 21st Anniversary Ball |
16.06.2012 - 16.06.2012 |
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| As part of our celebrations to mark 21 years of providing vital emergency cover to the local community, we are holding our 21st Anniversary Ball. We have a wonderful evening planned with attending aircraft, aircrew, over 350 guests, including supporters, local businesses and invited guest from politics, media and entertainment. 7pm-until late. £50 pounds per person |
| More: www.midlandsairambulance.com |
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| Bob Jones Memorial Air Show (formerly Welshpool Air Show) |
17.06.2012 - .. |
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The Airport,
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| The air show is to be renamed in memory of a pilot and airport owner killed in a plane crash this year. The Red Arrows and the RAF's parachute display team, The Falcons, are pencilled in for the event. The show will also feature a transport festival including old cars and tractors. |
| More: www.welshpoolairshow.co.uk |
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| RAF Cosford Airshow |
17.06.2012 - .. |
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| One of the country's top aviation events attracting thousands of people of all ages to a day of wonder, excitement and entertainment every year with the proceeds of the event going to RAF and local charities. |
| More: www.cosfordairshow.co.uk |
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| Secret Gardens of Ludlow |
17.06.2012 - .. |
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An eclectic selection of some wonderful gardens hidden away in Ludlow’s Victorian heartland, most of which have never been open to the public before.
Afternoon teas, ice cream, books, sculpture and plants will all be available. 12 noon – 6.00pm. £6. |
| More: www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk |
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| Visit Snailbeach Lead Mine |
17.06.2012 - 07.06.2012 |
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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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| Wyldwoods Midsummer Faerie Festival |
23.06.2012 - 23.06.2012 |
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| Wyldwoods charity provides experiences through creative arts for well-being. Our Faerie Festival is our annual fundraising event for all. Entertainment, live bands, exhibitions, hands on workshops,face painting, local produce and local ales. 2.00pm-8.00pm. Donate what you can afford. |
| More: www.wyldwoods.co.uk |
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| 1940's Weekend |
23.06.2012 - 24.06.2012 |
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Severn Valley Railway,
Bridgnorth to Kidderminster |
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| We turn the clocks back to the 1940's with this lighthearted journey back to wartime Britain. This is one of our most popular events of the year. Come as you are or why not dress in 1940s style!!!!! Also 30 June & 1 July. |
| More: www.svr.co.uk |
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| Shropshire MIND 24, 8, or 4 Hour Challenge |
23.06.2012 - 23.06.2012 |
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Forest Glen Car Park, The Wrekin,
Ercall Road, Wellington |
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01743 368647 |
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| The challenge is to walk (or run!) up The Wrekin as many times as possible in 4 or 8 or 24 hours. Open to individuals, relay groups, and families! This fantastic event is being organised by Shropshire MIND, a local charity which provides a range of quality services across the County for the one in four people and their families acknowledged to be affected by mental or emotional distress. 10 am - until you finish!. £5-£10 depending on hours completed. |
| More: www.shropshiremind.org |
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| Teenage Kicks |
23.06.2012 - .. |
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The Quarry
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| Severn Hospice Dragon Boat Festival |
24.06.2012 - 24.06.2012 |
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| Take to the River Severn in a Viking Dragon Boat, teams of 20 welcome for an amazing day out! £200 per team of 20. Pengwern Boathouse opposite Quarry Park. Spectators FREE. 9am -4pm . |
| More: www.severnhospice.org.uk |
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| Brookes Inspiration Safari |
24.06.2012 - .. |
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| 2.30pm at the Torch Memorial on the Gaskell Fields, then along the Brookes Walk and shorter routes, and to the Church Green. You may spot the President of the Methodist Conference jogging by with an Olympian Torch, in this running, trundling, walking event for all ages. The Brookes Inspiration Service follows at 4.00pm in Holy Trinity Church, with a sports personality as speaker, and refreshments. It's More than Gold. |
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| Plant Hunters Fair |
24.06.2012 - .. |
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| First Plant Hunters Fair to be held at this historic venue. Specialist Plant Fair featuring Highly respected nurseries, RHS medallists, National Collection Holders & small specialist growers. 10-4pm. Free entrance (£1 to park). |
| More: www.planthuntersfairs.co.uk |
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| Much Ado About Wenlock |
27.06.2012 - .. |
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Ludlow Assembly Rooms,
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| On your starting blocks! Vamos Theatre, in association with The Everyman Theatre Cheltenham, brings its latest mask theatre show 'Much Ado About Wenlock'. A brilliant comedy performance telling the story Shropshire's contribution to the modern Olympic Movement. |
| More: www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk |
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| Shrewsbury Concerts |
29.06.2012 - 30.06.2012 |
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| Two nights of spectacular outdoor concerts at Shrewsbury Showground this Summer. Friday 29th June - Queen II Saturday 30th June - Shrewsbury Light Orchestra presenting a patriotic 'Last Night Of The Proms' concert, complete with a fireworks finale. Gates open 7pm ,shows start at 8pm. Each night - £10 in advance or £12 on the night . |
| More: www.shrewsburyconcerts.com |
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| 1940's Weekend |
30.06.2012 - 01.07.2012 |
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Severn Valley Railway,
Bridgnorth to Kidderminster |
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| We turn the clocks back to the 1940's with this lighthearted journey back to wartime Britain. This is one of our most popular events of the year. Come as you are or why not dress in 1940s style!!!!! Also 23 & 24 June. |
| More: www.svr.co.uk |
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| Midnight Walk in Shrewsbury |
30.06.2012 - 01.07.2012 |
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| Our fantastic ladies only Midnight Walk following a 10km well lit route to raise funds for Severn Hospice. 10.30pm. £10 early bird until 2 April when it will be £15. |
| More: www.severnhospice.org.uk |
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| UK Motorhome Summer Fair |
30.06.2012 - 01.07.2012 |
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| More: www.uksummerfair.co.uk |
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| It's a Knockout |
01.07.2012 - .. |
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The Quarry,
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| It’s a Knockout’ A day of wet, wild and wacky fun! Quarry Park Teams of 10 £100. On behalf of Hope House. |
| More: www.hopehouse.org.uk |
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| Bike4Life Summer Run |
01.07.2012 - 01.07.2012 |
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| Visit Snailbeach Lead Mine |
01.07.2012 - 01.07.2012 |
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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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| Black Coffee by Agatha Christie |
04.07.2012 - 07.07.2012 |
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| Hercule Poirot retrieves a missing formula and solves a murder. Gates open at 6pm for picnics - Free Car Parking and Licenced Bar. 7.30pm. £12 Adult £10 Seniors/Concessions. |
| More: www.shawburyvillageplayers.co.uk |
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| Poetry Parnassus |
05.07.2012 - .. |
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Much Wenlock |
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| Oswestry Games |
06.07.2012 - 15.07.2012 |
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| The Oswestry Games will be a nine-day festival packed with local sport and arts events, to bring the Olympic Spirit to Oswestry in July 2012. various |
| More: www.oswestrygames.co.uk |
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| Jessie J in Concert |
06.07.2012 - .. |
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The Quarry,
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Jessie J in Concert at the Quarry Park. Adult Ticket £32.50, Child Ticket £20.00 plus booking fee
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| Chetwynd Medieval Fair |
07.07.2012 - 08.07.2012 |
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| Medieval Fair and Market, Living History camp, Falconry display, Medieval Dancers, Roving Musicians, Hog Roast, Real Ale Tent, Rural Players, Craft and Local Produce Stalls. Homemade Teas. Great Family fun. 11am - 5pm. Adults £5.00 Children up t0 14yrs Free. |
| More: www.chetwyndmedievalfair.co.uk |
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| Lunanza Festival |
07.07.2012 - 08.07.2012 |
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| Family festival of fun . Medieval Reinactment, funfair stalls, dog show,fireater,live music, bar. Superheroes, doc who. peppa pig, Clwyd axemen, stalls, dog agility and loads more.... 11am til 7pm on sat 11am til 5pm on sun. £6 adults £3 kids family two adults two kids £15. |
| More: www.lunanzaevents.com |
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| Oswestry Food & Drink Festival |
07.07.2012 - 08.07.2012 |
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| 6th Festival with the very best food & drink, exhibitors from around the area with demos,music & a great town festival feel. |
| More: www.oswestryfoodfestival.co.uk |
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| Twenty Twenty Art Exhibition |
07.07.2012 - 28.07.2012 |
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| Contemporary Art Medals. An exhibition including 6 international and 6 British art medallists curated by Ron Dutton. Student prize of £250, the winning medal will be awarded to Wenlock Olympian Society. Collectors prints - British printmakers. Featured new jewellers - Gerlinde Huth and Syan van Niftrik. |
| More: www.twenty-twenty.co.uk |
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| Proms in the Garden |
07.07.2012 - .. |
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Mytton Cottage,
Mytton, Montford Bridge, Shrewsbury |
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| Proms in the Garden with the Shrewsbury Light Orchestra. 7pm. £8, Children under 12 £5. |
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| Shrewsbury Green Fair |
07.07.2012 - .. |
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| Learn about energy efficiency and recycling.. Woodland craft and up-cycle demonstrations, local craft and eco stalls, mini farmers market, live folk band and home-made refreshments and children's musical instruments workshop. 10.00-4.00pm. Free entry. |
| More: www.shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk |
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| Open Studios |
07.07.2012 - 08.07.2012 |
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| Cultural Diversity Day |
07.07.2012 - .. |
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| Cultural Diversity Day. 12-4pm. FREE |
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| Wenlock Olympian Games |
08.07.2012 - 21.07.2012 |
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| More: www.wenlock-olympian-society.org.uk |
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| Visit Snailbeach Lead Mine |
08.07.2012 - 08.07.2012 |
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| More: shropshiremines.org.uk/snailbeach/sbsunday.htm |
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| Words and Music for Ratlinghope Church |
08.07.2012 - 08.07.2012 |
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| Evening of words and music in aid of Ratlinghope Church given by David Preshous and The Men from Off (otherwise known as the Fairly Close Harmony Singers). Might be mayhem! 8.00 p.m.. £6.00 to include a glass of wine. |
| More: www.leasowesmusicfestival.co.uk |
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| Over the Edge, the Marathon and Half Marathon |
08.07.2012 - .. |
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| London 2012 Welcome Song Performance |
11.07.2012 - .. |
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| Performance of the official Olympic Welcome Song. The Welcome Song project is a collaboration between West Midlands, South West and South East, led by folk musician Eliza Carthy and will be performed in Much Wenlock, Chipping Campden, Weymouth, Stoke Mandeville and Olympic Park. |
| More: www.muchwenlockguide.info/news/eliza-carthy-welcome-song.shtml |
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| Shropshire Diamond Jubilee Pageant |
12.07.2012 - .. |
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| In the presence of Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, Shropshire’s Show of the Decade will highlight the “Brightest and Best” of the County’s industrial, commercial and agricultural expertise, together with entertainment and fun for all the family, enjoy the magnificent moving Pageant. 5,000 school children. Please register for your FREE tickets via website. |
| More: www.shropshirejubilee.co.uk |
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| L Fest. |
13.07.2012 - 16.07.2012 |
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Berwick Road, Shrewsbury SY1 2PF |
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| L Fest is... Music, Comedy, Cinema, Arts & Authors, Sports & Games. A Fully Inclusive, Weekend Camping Lesbian Festival. For further information, see our website or join us on facebook! £95. |
| More: www.lfest.co.uk |
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| Wenlock Olympian Games Celebration |
14.07.2012 - .. |
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| A celebration of the home of the modern Olympics takes to the streets of Much Wenlock as actors and locals re-tell the story of Dr William Penny Brookes and the first Olympian Games in the Town. Find stalls selling locally made food and crafts, re-enactments of Victorian scenes from talented actors and a variety of music acts. A Bird of Prey and a working dog display, a miniature steam railway and a unique performance of the nationally renowned ‘Much Ado About Wenlock’ can all be found in the centre of the town. There will be children’s activities aplenty including ‘the animal man’, face-painting, donkey rides, Punch and Judy and a magic show. Free for all. |
| More: www.wenlockevents2012.co.uk |
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| Large Model Aircraft Rally |
14.07.2012 - 15.07.2012 |
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RAF Museum Cosford,
Shifnal TF11 8UP |
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| Hundreds of scale models of iconic aircraft will be taking to the skies at the annual Large Model Aircraft Rally. This famous air show is in miniature. Family fun fair, aircraft simulators, trade stands. |
| More: www.rafmuseum.org.uk/cosford |
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| Music at Leasowes Bank |
14.07.2012 - 28.07.2012 |
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| Annual Music Festival. Five concerts given by professional musicians. Jazz and classical performed in Ratlinghope in the South Shropshire hills. Concerts start at 8.00 p.m. from £6 - £13. |
| More: www.leasowesmusicfestival.co.uk |
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| Last Night of the Proms Concert |
14.07.2012 - .. |
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The Museum of Iron,
Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge Gorge |
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07980 475335 |
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| Ironbridge Gorge Brass Band Festival: In Aid of The Severn Hospice. On the green at The Museum of Iron Featuring The Tongwynlais Temperance Band & The Jackfield Elcock Reisen Band. Hosted By Jim Hawkins BBC Radio Shropshire. Tickets £10.00. For further details Contact ticket line 07980 475335 or buy online via website. 7.30pm |
| More: www.ironbridgebandfestival.co.uk |
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| Albrighton Fayre |
14.07.2012 - 14.07.2012 |
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| Street Fayre comprising of local charity and small business stalls. Fun Fair, Steel Band and fire eating display. At 12noon there is a Fancy Dress Parade Stall bookings taken from April onwards. 11am - 4pm. free. |
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| Chelmarsh Fete |
14.07.2012 - 14.07.2012 |
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| A traditional country Fete with entertainment for all the family - Donkey rides, coconut Shy, dancers, bands, pig roast, homemade teas, and stalls with cakes, plants and games etc.! 2.00pm - 5.00pm. Adults £2, Children under 16 free. |
| More: www.chelmarshparishhall.co.uk |
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| Llanfyllin Music Festival concert 1 |
14.07.2012 - 14.07.2012 |
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| The Allegri String Quartet play quartets by Beethoven and Shostakovich. 19.20 - 21.30. £15, £14 (over 60s & unwaged) under 13s free |
| More: www.llanfyllinfestival.org.uk |
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| British Stone Skimming Championships |
15.07.2012 - 15.07.2012 |
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| Shropshire's 5th Skimming Championships. Fun for the whole family. Team events. Eight other activities all involving stones. In aid of Prostate Cancer Charities. Guest skimmer Derek Randall, ex England cricketer. 12noon to 5pm. Free entry onto field. £2.50 per set of 4 stones. side events 50p a go. |
| More: www.stoneskimming.org.uk |
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| Visit Snailbeach Lead Mine |
15.07.2012 - 15.07.2012 |
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| More: shropshiremines.org.uk/snailbeach/sbsunday.htm |
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| Encompass360 |
19.07.2012 - 22.07.2012 |
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The Edge Arts Centre,
Farley Road, Much Wenlock TF13 6NB |
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| A dance and digital media extravaganza that makes links across continents and wraps dancing images around the audience. Different styles of dance will collide, merge and collaborate. Experience film, live performance, digital installations and a breath taking finale show in a huge 360-degree digital igloo. Encompass360 has connected people all around the world with local and international performers live and on-screen. This will be an experience not to be missed. Encompass360 is part of Dancing for the Games, which is inspired by London 2012 and part of the Cultural Olympiad in the West Midlands. |
| More: www.encompass360.co.uk |
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| Bluerock Summer Music Festival |
20.07.2012 - 22.07.2012 |
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| Bluerock UK are once again presenting and producing Oswestry's FREE Summer World Music Festival over the week-end of July 20/21/22 in 4 different venues around the town. As usual it is a free festival utilising as much local talent as is possible together with groups from around the world for the people of Oswestry and surrounding areas. 19.00 Fri - 20.00 Sun. FREE |
| More: www.bluerockuk.webs.com |
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| Festival at the Edge |
20.07.2012 - 22.07.2012 |
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| A weekend of fantastic storytelling, tall tales, terrific tellers, music and more, surrounded by breathtaking views of the Shropshire countryside. |
| More: www.festivalattheedge.org |
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| Llanfyllin Music Festival concert 2 |
20.07.2012 - .. |
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St Myllin's Church,
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| The Allegri String Quartet play quartets by Beethoven, Anthony Payne, and Tchaikovsky 19.20 - 21.30. £15, £14 (over 60s & unwaged) under 13s free. |
| More: www.llanfyllinfestival.org.uk |
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| Party in the Park |
21.07.2012 - 21.07.2012 |
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| An outdoor festival featuring local bands Fight the Bear, Someone Else, Alex Davies, Amy Pugh, Arcade Parade, Alex Pickford plus AMP bands, Nuclear Weasels, Thin Vision and The Strikez. 12.00 noon start 10.00 pm end. £5. |
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| Annual Sweet Pea Show |
21.07.2012 - 22.07.2012 |
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FLOWER SHOW |
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| The Eckford Sweet Pea Society, in 2012 welcomes the National Sweet Pea Society with its Late Show to Wem. Seventy five competitive classes include Formal Vases, Bowls, Baskets, Special section for Victorian Old Fashioned varieties, Floral Art, Children's section and Decorated Shops and Businesses and an Extensive Display of Wem History in Photographs, cuttings and memorabillia in St Peter & St Paul Parish Church, to include the Eckford family history. |
| More: www.virtual-shropshire.co.uk/sweet-pea/ |
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| The Rally in the Vally |
21.07.2012 - 22.07.2012 |
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VINTAGE RALLY |
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| 5th Annual Steam & Vintage Rally. A great family day out on the banks of the River Severn. 10am - 5pm. Adults £5, OAPs £4, Children under 11 FREE. |
| More: www.therallyinthevalley.co.uk |
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| Church Stretton Arts Festival |
22.07.2012 - 04.08.2012 |
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| A two-week celebration of music and the visual arts with classical concerts, celebrity lectures, drama, jazz and a showcase of local youth talent. The Art and Crafts exhibition is the biggest in Shropshire. A few musical highlights include Jacqui Dankworth, Pascal Roge and Tasmin Little. |
| More: www.strettonfestival.org.uk |
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| Visit Snailbeach Lead Mine |
22.07.2012 - 22.07.2012 |
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| More: shropshiremines.org.uk/snailbeach/sbsunday.htm |
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| Llanfyllin Music Festival concert 3 |
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St Myllin's Church,
Llanfyllin SY22 5BW |
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| The Allegri String Quartet play quintets by Mozart and Brahms, with guest violist Stephanie Gonley. 19.30 - 21.30. £15, £14 (over 60s & unwaged) under 13s freew. |
| More: www.llanfyllinfestival.org.uk |
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| Re-enactment History Weekend |
28.07.2012 - 29.07.2012 |
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| The House of the Blackstar plus other Re-enactors from different periods of history join forces for this special weekend at the Castle. From Medieval to Roman, from Victorian to World War 11. 11-3pm. Free entrance £1 to park. |
| More: www.whittingtoncastle.co.uk |
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| Visit Snailbeach Lead Mine |
29.07.2012 - 29.07.2012 |
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HERITAGE |
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| More: shropshiremines.org.uk/snailbeach/sbsunday.htm |
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| Burwarton Show |
02.08.2012 - .. |
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The Showground,
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| Burwarton Show is one of the country's top agricultural shows. Held in August each year at the showground between Bridgnorth & Ludlow. |
| More: www.burwartonshow.co.uk |
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| The Cambrian Century Midnight Ride to Barmouth |
04.08.2012 - 04.08.2012 |
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| Aimed at the more experienced cyclist, this midnight ride follows a 100 mile route arriving in Barmouth as the sun rises. 11pm. £30.00. |
| More: www.severnhospice.org.uk |
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| Cross Houses At War |
04.08.2012 - 05.08.2012 |
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1940s WEEKEND |
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| After the success of the 2011 show we are proud to announce that we are bringing back the show for 2012 and will promise to be bigger and better with more more past to present Military vehicles the return of Amanda Beaumont and new acts such as Kevin the kooner and the scrummy Scarlet Seymor with her vintage berlesque routines and also WWII re enactment displays and trade stands, food and drink available. 10:00 am till 5:00pm. Adults £4.00 Child £2.00 O.A.P £2.00. |
| More: www.309thre-enactors.yolasite.com |
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| Shropshire Festival of Transport |
05.08.2012 - 05.08.2012 |
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TRANSPORT FESTIVAL |
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| A family fun event featuring transport old and new. 2012 features an aerobatic display and helicopter display plus 50th anniversary of the MGB. Crafts stalls and trade stands welcome. 10:00 - 17:00. Adults £7, Concessions £4, Family £20. |
| More: www.sfot.org |
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| On Stage Summer School |
06.08.2012 - 11.08.2012 |
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Theatre Severn,
Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury, |
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On Stage Summer School The Viv Kelly School of Dance & Theatre, Walker Theatre, Theatre Severn.
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| Shrewsbury Flower Show |
10.08.2012 - 11.08.2012 |
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FLOWER SHOW |
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Grand Finale each day with fireworks, bands and choirs. £20 adult, £18 over 60's, earlybird discount |
| More: www.shrewsburyflowershow.org.uk |
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| Classic car rally |
12.08.2012 - 12.08.2012 |
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CLASSIC CAR RALLY |
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| Now in its third year around 200 cars will start from Shrewsbury or Telford and drive through shropshire countryside and display the vehicles in front of the magnificent house. 10.30 - 4pm. £10 per car if registered. |
| More: www.severnhospice.org.uk |
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| The Railway Children |
14.08.2012 - .. |
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Shrewsbury High School,
Shrewsbury SY1 1TR |
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The Railway Children, Heartbreak Productions in the Grounds of the Shrewsbury High School. 7.30pm.
Tickets: £12 (£15 on the gate) £5 children. |
| More: www.WeGotTickets.com |
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| Much Ado About Nothing |
15.08.2012 - .. |
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Shrewsbury High School,
Shrewsbury SY1 1TR |
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Much Ado About Nothing, Heartbreak Productions in the Grounds of the Shrewsbury High School. 7.30pm.
Tickets: £12 (£15 on the gate) £5 children. |
| More: www.WeGotTickets.com |
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| V Festival |
18.08.2012 - 19.08.2012 |
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Weston Park,
Weston-under-Lizard TF11 8LE |
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| Top festival acts appearing over two days on a variety of stages. |
| More: www.vfestival.com |
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| Bridgnorth Music & Arts Festival |
24.08.2012 - 02.09.2012 |
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| Music Festival on the High street plus music and art events throughout the town. See website for full details. |
| More: www.bridgnorthmusicfest.com |
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| A Journey into Steampunk Festival |
24.08.2012 - 25.08.2012 |
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| Live Sound Promotion presents, A Journey into Steampunk festival at The Workhouse, Llanfyllin. Featuring Seattle super band, Abney Park, BB Blackdog, Ghostfire + more acts! Camping available + Food & Bar stalls. Friday 24th 6.30pm till late. Weekend tickets £45 |
| More: www.livesoundpromotion.com |
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| Shrewsbury Folk Festival |
24.08.2012 - 27.08.2012 |
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West Mid Showground,
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| One of the UK's top Folk Festivals, headliners include KT Tunstall, Richard Thompson, Kaste Rusby, Show of Hands & Dervish. |
| More: www.shrewsburyfolkfestival.co.uk |
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| Shrewsbury Steam Engine and Vintage Vehicle Rally |
26.08.2012 - 27.08.2012 |
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Onslow Park,
Shrewsbury |
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01743 792731 |
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| The annual Rally is a splendid opportunity to see a host of steam engines, preserved vehicles and much more! Always a highly popular event for the family, it draws thousands of people from across the UK and further afield. 9.30am-6pm. Adult £11, OAP £10 Child £1. |
| More: www.shrewsburysteamrally.co.uk |
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| Plant Fair at The Dorothy Clive Garden |
26.08.2012 - 27.08.2012 |
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| This popular plant fair boasts top class nurseries including RHS Medal Winners offering a tremendous variety of plants. The fair is set within the beautiful 12 acre Dorothy Clive Gardens. 10am - 5pm. Plant Fair & Garden £3.00 (children free) |
| More: www.planthuntersfairs.co.uk |
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| Shrewsbury International Street Theatre Festival |
31.08.2012 - 02.09.2012 |
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| Held on four stage or circle areas in and around the town centre, where each circle hosts six shows per day, performers are carefully selected from a worldwide roster by artistic director Bill Ferguson. |
| More: www.shrewsburystreetfest.co.uk |
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| Wem Carnival |
01.09.2012 - 01.09.2012 |
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| More: www.wemcarnival.com |
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| Quarry Fest |
01.09.2012 - .. |
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| Plant Fair at Bodenham Arboretum |
01.09.2012 - 01.09.2012 |
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| Free Entry to this popular plant fair featuring many highly respected specialist nurseries with a great range of perennials, shrubs, trees, herbs, rare species. Excellent lakeside restaurant. 11.00am - 5pm. FREE ENTRY to Plant Fair Entry to Arboretum optional at normal prices. |
| More: www.planthuntersfairs.co.uk |
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| Calverhall Family Day |
02.09.2012 - 02.09.2012 |
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FAMILY DAY |
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| Popular countryside event for all the family with quality entertainment all afternoon. Ample free parking close to site. Where the town go to country and the country go to town! Starts at 12 Noon. |
| More: www.calverhallfamilyday.org.uk/ |
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| The Great Big Bike Ride |
02.09.2012 - 02.09.2012 |
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| The annual Great Big Bike Ride offers routes of 50km or 100km exploring beautiful Shropshire 9am £12.50 - 50km £25-100km |
| More: www.severnhospice.org.uk |
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| Ludlow Food Festival |
07.09.2012 - 09.09.2012 |
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| The Festival features more than 130 top quality small independent food and drink producers from the Marches, the England-Wales border country, inside Ludlow Castle, plus food-releated events throughout the towm. |
| More: www.foodfestival.co.uk |
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| Much Wenlock Walking Weekend |
07.09.2012 - 10.09.2012 |
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| Snailbeach Lead Mine Heritage Open Day |
08.09.2012 - 08.09.2012 |
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| More: shropshiremines.org.uk/snailbeach/sbheri.htm |
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| 'Come Fly With Us' Zip Line |
30.09.2012 - 30.09.2012 |
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| Take part in our amazing new event. Leap off the top of the Cold War Museum at RAF Cosford on our 500ft Zip Line. 8.30am-5.30pm. £20.00. |
| More: www.severnhospice.org.uk |
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| Over the Edge Challenge |
21.10.2012 - .. |
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Wenlock Edge
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| A 17.5 mile challenge walk or run from Craven Arms to Much Wenlock. Waymarked route, refreshments along the way and at the finish. Coach to start available. £15. |
| More: www.wenlockedgenationaltrust.blogspot.com |
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| Bonfire & Fireworks Night |
04.11.2012 - .. |
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FIREWORKS |
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| Much Wenlock Christmas Fayre |
01.12.2012 - 01.12.2012 |
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| Popular annual Christmas event. A wide variety of eclectic stalls complementing the Town's shops. Festive entertainment, Santa's Grotto, carols and much more. Check out our website for more information. Park and Ride services in operation. 10am - 5pm. FREE ENTRY. |
| More: www.wenlockchristmasfayre.org.uk |
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