| Falcon Hildred exhibition |
05.10.2012 - 30.04.2013 |
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| A stunning new exhibition of the remarkable paintings and drawings of Welsh artist Falcon Hildred; his lifetime’s work focuses on the industrial landscapes of 19th and 20th century England and Wales, producing works of high aesthetic, historic and social value. The Ironbridge Gorge Museum is working in partnership with The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales on this exciting project. Free admission. |
| More: www.virtual-shropshire.co.uk/shropshire_news/igmt-falcon-hildred.shtml |
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| Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs |
24.01.2013 - 02.02.2013 |
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| We'll fill the Birchmeadow with spectacle, comedy and song for all ages. A truly top value family show in keeping with BroADS long local panto tradition. |
| More: www.birchmeadow.org.uk/events/index.php |
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| An Evening with Peter James |
30.01.2013 - .. |
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| PETER JAMES is one of the UK’s most treasured crime and thriller novelists. His Roy Grace detective novels have sold over thirteen million copies worldwide and he is consistently at the top of The Sunday Times Bestseller Charts. Do not miss this opportunity to see a bestselling author in Bridgnorth! |
| More: www.virtual-shropshire.co.uk/shropshire_news/Peter-James.shtml |
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| Snowdrop Days |
01.02.2013 - 28.02.2013 |
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| See Chirk Castle's Pleasure Ground carpeted with hundreds of delicate little snowdrops. Please note: this event will be cancelled in adverse weather conditions (snow, high winds etc). 10am to 4pm. National Trust members free, adults £5.25, children £2.63, families (2 adults plus up to 3 children) £14.13. |
| More: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/chirkcastle |
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| Shrewsbury Darwin Festival |
12.02.2013 - 24.02.2013 |
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| Lamb Feeding |
15.02.2013 - 24.02.2013 |
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| Discover the delight of bottle feeding gorgeous little lambs at this opening event of our farming season. Both young and old can 'have a go' at this twice daily activity. Adults and children over two £7.45. |
| More: www.parkhallfarm.co.uk |
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| Apley Park Run |
17.02.2013 - 17.02.2013 |
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| Severn Hospice Fire Walk 2013 |
22.02.2013 - 22.02.2013 |
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| Daredevils from across the region are being given the chance to walk over hot coals to help raise much needed funds for a Shropshire charity. Event organisers at Severn Hospice are encouraging brave residents to sign up for their latest fundraising challenge. For the first time ever the charity will be organising a Fire Walk due to take place at Albrighton Hall Hotel on February 22. 6pm - 10pm £20 Registration and minimum sponsorship £120. |
| More: severnhospice.org.uk/events/fire-walk/ |
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| The Pontesbury Potter |
09.03.2013 - 09.03.2013 |
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| The 13 mile run or ramble in aid of Severn Hospice through beautiful, often unseen Shropshire countryside. 7.45am - 5pm . £10 adults £5 under 16s |
| More: www.severnhospice.org.uk |
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| Wenlock Olympian Live Arts |
13.03.2013 - 17.03.2013 |
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| SAOS Presents Chess The Musical |
13.03.2013 - 16.03.2013 |
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| Following hot on the heels of their recent smash hits; The NODA Award winning 'Oliver' and last year's spectacular 'Titanic:- The Musical' SAOS invite you once again to join them for their 2013 production of the hit musical 'Chess'. Performance 7.30pm Wed - Sat, 2.30pm Sat Tickets £18.50 - £15.50 - £12.50. |
| More: www.theatresevern.co.uk |
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| Easter Eggstravaganza, |
23.03.2013 - 15.04.2013 |
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| More: www.parkhallfarm.co.uk |
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| Kit Holmes onstage |
23.03.2013 - 23.03.2013 |
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| More: www.birchmeadow.org.uk |
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| Ludlow Charity Race Day |
28.03.2013 - 28.03.2013 |
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| Championship Truck and Tractor Pull |
30.03.2013 - 31.03.2013 |
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| More: www.dearnford.com |
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| Easter Bunny |
31.03.2013 - .. |
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| More: www.cambrianrailways.com |
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| Wenlock Poetry Festival |
05.04.2013 - 07.04.2013 |
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| Wenlock Poetry Festival is fast becoming one of the top poetry festivals in the UK. We are already attracting some of the very best poets and performers writing and working today. At the same time we encourage performances by up-and-coming poets and we showcase our local poets too. We offer a wide range of workshops for adults, children and young people encouraging creativity for all participants. |
| More: www.wenlockpoetryfestival.org |
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| Whittington International Chamber Music Festival |
01.05.2013 - 09.05.2013 |
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| Whittington Music Festival features the international new generation Leondari Ensemble, playing the entire chamber music output of the great romantic Johannes Brahms. This feast of beautiful & accessible music takes place mainly in the large, panelled open space which is the Church of St John the Baptist, immediately opposite Whittington's chocolate box castle. Tickets available online from the Festival website. Early-bird Whole-Festival Pass £50 . |
| More: www.whittingtonmusicfestival.org.uk |
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| Shrewsbury Children's Bookfest May Festival |
03.05.2013 - 06.05.2013 |
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| The annual children's literary festival brings you the best children's authors, illustrators drama to Shrewsbury. Meet your favourite author, learn how to illustrate, watch a book brought to life through live drama. |
| More: www.shrewsburybookfest.co.uk |
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| Clun Green Man Festival |
04.05.2013 - 06.05.2013 |
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| Watch the Green Man battle with the Frost Queen on historic Clun Bridge (Bank Holiday Monday), plus live music, street entertainment, craft fair, markets and more. |
| More: www.clungreenman.org.uk |
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| Hive Community street festival |
06.05.2013 - 06.05.2013 |
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| Join the Hive for their third annual street festival on Belmont. With free workshops, childrens activities, live music and more. FREE day for the whole community to enjoy together! 2pm until 6pm. Free, donations welcomed. |
| More: www.hiveonline.org.uk/hive-street-party/ |
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| May Fair |
06.05.2013 - 06.05.2013 |
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| Annual May Fair with something for all the family including: Food, Crafts, Plants, Music and Children's activities. 10am - 4pm Free |
| More: www.bridgnorthpromotions.co.uk |
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| Whitchurch Walking Festival |
10.05.2013 - 12.05.2013 |
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| Whitchurch First Walking Festival,walks to suit all. Saturday night Ceilidh with Jigsmith music session on Friday night. History walks with informative guide. see website for more detail |
| More: www.whitchurchwalkers.co.uk |
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| Midnight Dream Walk - Telford |
18.05.2013 - 19.05.2013 |
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| Shropshire County Horse Show |
18.05.2013 - .. |
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| The day features a full array of affiliated and unaffiliated horse competitions as well as a variety of stalls and entertainment. |
| More: www.shropshirecountyshow.com |
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| Shropshire County Agricultural Show |
25.05.2013 - .. |
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| The annual Shropshire County Agricultural Show attracts thousands of people from across the country to the West Mid Showground in Shrewsbury for a celebration of the rural community and to highlight the role it plays in our daily lives. |
| More: www.shropshirecountyshow.com |
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| Shrewsbury River Festival |
09.06.2013 - 09.06.2013 |
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RIVER FESTIVAL |
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| "Pirates on the Severn" theme. Family fun day and colourful boats, canoeing opportunities, kids activities, music, dancers, bar, food, craft stalls. Also with Daimler and Lanchester International Car Rally. 10.00am to 5pm. FREE. |
| More: www.shrewsburyriverfestival.co.uk |
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| Shrewsbury Carnival & Show |
15.06.2013 - 15.06.2013 |
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| Beginning in Shrewsbury’s Quarry Park at 10am with a full programme of entertainment, stalls and shows. At 2pm our parade with themed floats, walking groups, marching bands and dancers take to the streets of the town centre. Shrewsbury Town Crier Martin Wood and our Carnival Crier will lead the parade with the Mayor and Mayoress of Shrewsbury, Carnival Queen, Carnival Princess and attendants. 10am - 4pm. Free. |
| More: www.shrewsburycarnival.co.uk |
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| Midnight Dream Walk - Shrewsbury |
15.06.2013 - 16.06.2013 |
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| Vintage Vehicle & Craft Show |
15.06.2013 - 16.06.2013 |
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| The Show offers a host of interesting and absorbing displays and attractions for every member of the Family of every age. 10am |
| More: www.cvvms.co.uk |
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| Secret Gardens of Ludlow |
16.06.2013 - 16.06.2013 |
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| Explore some wonderful private gardens hidden away behind Ludlow's town centre houses. See old favourites plus new ones never opened before,in this popular annual Ludlow Assembly Rooms fundraising event. 12 noon till 6.00pm £6.50 map / entry to all 12 gardens. |
| More: www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk |
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| BBC Antique Roadshow at Gregynog |
04.07.2013 - 04.07.2013 |
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| Some of Britains leading antique and fine art specialists will be on hand to offer free advice and valuations. Bring along those priceless heirlooms or car boot bargains! 9.30am - 4.30pm Free entry. |
| More: www.gregynog.wales.ac.uk |
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06.07.2013 - .. |
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| Shropshire Hills 100 |
07.07.2013 - 07.07.2013 |
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| Summer Fair |
07.07.2013 - 07.07.2013 |
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| A day for all the family, local producers' market, live music, fishing, face painting, Fordhall BBQ, hay bale tunnel, story telling, sack race and welly wanging! 10am - 4pm £3 per person |
| More: www.fordhallfarm.com |
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| Wenlock Olympian Games |
13.07.2013 - 15.07.2013 |
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| Family Fun Day |
13.07.2013 - .. |
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| Dads can play trains, Mums can relax with coffee and cake while the kids join in with juggling, magic, circus workshops and watch the stilt-walker and the fire-eater. Extra attractions will be added as the date approaches. 1030 - 1600hrs. |
| More: www.cambrianrailways.com |
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| The Rally in the Valley |
20.07.2013 - 21.07.2013 |
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| 6th Annual Steam & Vintage Machinery Rally. Family entertainment, music, food, bar. Set in beautiful Shropshire countryside. Working displays and demonstrations. 10am - 5pm. Adults £6, Concessions £5, Children under 11 Free |
| More: www.therallyinthevalley.co.uk |
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| Church Stretton Arts Festival |
27.07.2013 - 11.08.2013 |
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| Two week festival of music, art and drama. Our opening headliners are The Cardinall’s Musick and we’re closing with a spectacular return performance from The London Festival Opera. In between we have free concerts, a tribute to Buddy Holly, a one woman performance bringing our Georgian past alive, several soloists, a couple of trios (classical and jazz), a quintet, a pair of musical twins, a conversation with Tim Brooke-Taylor, a tribute to George Orwell, an art exhibition and our children’s workshop performance |
| More: www.strettonfestival.org.uk |
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| Burwarton Show |
01.08.2013 - 01.08.2013 |
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| One of Shropshire's finest agricultural shows with something for everyone - livestock, horses, tradestands, shopping, crafts, conservation, food hall - Main Ring - The Kangaroo Kids quadbike stunt team and Hawkeye display. 08.15 - 19.00 . Pre-show discounted prices: Adults £11.00, Concessions £10.00, Family £28.00, Juniors £4.00 |
| More: www.burwartonshow.co.uk |
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| Shrewsbury Flower Show |
09.08.2013 - 10.08.2013 |
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| This year we will be welcoming celebrity master baker Paul Hollywood as made famous by BBC2's successful Great British Bake Off Television Series. To help us celebrate our 126th show we also have one of the great live bands of Britain to entertain us in the arena on both show days - folk rock group Bellowhead. |
| More: www.shrewsburyflowershow.org.uk |
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| Steam Event Weekend |
10.08.2013 - 11.08.2013 |
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| Two whole days of steam provided by a 2' narrow gauge railway, live steam provided by model engineers with miniature train rides & it is hoped to have our own steam engine back in service. 1030 - 1600hrs |
| More: www.cambrianrailways.com |
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| Severn Hospice Classic Car Run |
11.08.2013 - 11.08.2013 |
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| Annual Classic Car Run starting at Telford, Shrewsbury or Newtown and finishing at Attingham Park. 10 to 4pm. £12 or £17 on day. |
| More: severnhospice.org.uk |
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| NGS Group Gardens Open - Cardington |
11.08.2013 - 11.08.2013 |
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| One of the most attractive group openings in the Marches. Immaculate cottage gardens, topiary, formal, water, self sufficient and romantic gardens. Magnificent views. Homemade teas and smoked salmon/champagne. 1pm - 6pm. £5.00, chd free. |
| More: www.cardington.org.uk |
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| Jolly Green Day |
17.08.2013 - 17.08.2013 |
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| To celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Friends of Telford Town Park there will be a major nature and outdoor fun event free for all the family. 11am - 4pm. FREE |
| More: www.friendsoftelfordtownpark.org |
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| Jolly Green Day |
17.08.2013 - 17.08.2013 |
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| An exciting one day FREE event encompassing stalls and arena displays all connected with the outdoors, recycling, local food, in fact a jolly exciting green day. 12noon to 4pm. FREE |
| More: www.friendsoftelfordtownpark.org |
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| Country Fair |
17.08.2013 - 18.08.2013 |
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| Family friendly celebration of the countryside. Arena displays, countryside crafts, stalls, food fair, real ale, music and children's activities. 10am - 5pm daily, Adults £6, Concessions £5, Children under 11 Free |
| More: www.bridgnorthpromotions.co.uk |
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| Shrewsbury Folk Festival |
23.08.2013 - 26.08.2013 |
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| Of the UK's top folk events. Headliners for 2013 include Afro Celt Sound System, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Capercaillie & Oysterband. |
| More: www.shrewsburyfolkfestival.co.uk |
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| Made in Shropshire 'Originals' Exhibition |
24.08.2013 - 26.08.2013 |
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| Bridgnorth Food Fair |
25.08.2013 - 25.08.2013 |
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| Annual Food Fair with over 30 traders offering food and drink including Thai / Asian / Spanish / Caribbean / Real Ales & Farm Ciders. 10am - 5pm. Free |
| More: www.bridgnorthpromotions.co.uk |
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| Beer and Music Festival |
07.09.2013 - 07.09.2013 |
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| Local ale, fantastic bands and local food. A family friendly festival in the beautiful North Shropshire countryside. £10 in advance £12 on the door. |
| More: www.fordhallfarm.com |
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| Heritage Weekend |
14.09.2013 - 15.09.2013 |
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| We're part of the English national Heritage Weekend. This great event takes place at both Oswestry & Llynclys stations where both parts of the railway will be operating. Many attractions in the area are linked by a free bus. 1030 - 1600hrs. |
| More: www.cambrianrailways.com |
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| Shrewsbury Morris Dancer's Day of Dance |
28.09.2013 - 28.09.2013 |
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| Shrewsbury Morris Dancers are hosting the Morris Federation's annual Day of Dance. Shrewsbury will be filled with music, dance and the sound of bells with teams from across the country. 10.00am - 4.00pm |
| More: www.shrewsburymorris.co.uk |
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| Bridgnorth Christmas Market |
08.12.2013 - 08.12.2013 |
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CHRISTMAS MARKET |
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| Annual seasonal market with more than 80 traders offering seasonal gifts, produce, food, drink and seasonal musical entertainment 10am - 4pm. Free |
| More: www.bridgnorthpromotions.co.uk |
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