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| Connections |
28.05.2010 - 12.09.2010 |
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Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery,
Rowley’s House, Barker Street , Shrewsbury SY1 1QH |
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| Iconic objects from the Museum collections: A special exhibition featuring a diverse selection of iconic historic objects from the Museum collections. Each museum object provides the starting point from which to discover a range of fascinating connections. The exhibition explores how historic objects can be relevant to our understanding of the world and of ourselves. Open daily 10am – 5pm, Free admission |
| More: www.shrewsburymuseums.com |
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| Victorian Workforce |
26.07.2010 - 03.09.2010 |
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Coalport China Museum,
Coalport, Ironbridge Gorge |
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IRONBRIDGE GORGE MUSEUMS |
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| Visitors to Coalport China Museum will help create a unique installation remembering the Victorian workforce of 1901. Using moulds and their own creativity visitors will make an individual clay relief plaque featuring one of the Coalport China Works’ 250 employees, during drop-in workshops |
| More: www.virtual-shropshire.co.uk/shropshire_news/coalport-workforce.shtml |
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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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01588 630243 |
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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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| 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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| Minibeast Sarfari |
30.08.2010 - 03.09.2010 |
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Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre,
Craven Arms |
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01588 676060 |
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CHILDREN'S EVENT |
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| Shrink to the size of an ant and learn about the kind of places they like to hang out, watch out for the birdie! Meet a whole new minatue world of friends. 1-2:30 pm 3-4:30pm . £2.50 child 5-11yrs. must bring a parent. Booking advised. |
| More: www.shropshirehills.info |
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| An exhibition of Shrewsbury Town Trail |
31.08.2010 - 11.09.2010 |
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EXHIBITION |
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| A photographic exhibition based on the Shrewsbury Town Trail which will be available to purchase. Free admission just turn up – donations accepted. 10am to 4pm. |
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| Art Exhibition |
01.09.2010 - 25.09.2010 |
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| The Oswestry & Shropshire Open Art competition, come & vote for your favourite picture. Shropshire Scribes - examples of calligraphic work. Peter Davies - New sculptures. 9.30 am - 4.30pm. Free entry. |
| More: www.borderland-breaks.co.uk |
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| Words in Action - Calligraphy Exhibition |
01.09.2010 - 25.09.2010 |
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| Shropshire Scribes present an exhibition of their calligraphy - Free entry - Closed Sundays 10.00am to 4.30pm Free |
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| Salsa Lessons |
01.09.2010 - 30.09.2010 |
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DANCE LESSONS |
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| Salsa lessons every Monday. Salsa 8-9pm, Cuban salsa 9-10pm. Pay on the door. 8.00pm. £4 for one hour, £6 for two hours, Pay on door. |
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| Jungle Creatures |
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| Make you very own crazy jungle creature from recycled materials. For age 4-10 years, children must be accompanied by an adult. 10.30-12.30 or 1.30-3.30pm. £4.00 per child |
| More: www.shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk |
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| RSPB Date with Nature |
02.09.2010 - 05.09.2010 |
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NATURE |
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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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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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| 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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| David Whitley - Multimedia Talk & Book Signing |
03.09.2010 - 03.09.2010 |
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TALK & BOOK SIGNING |
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| Writer of children's and young adults' fantasy fiction, David Whitley, will give a multimedia presentation on his The Midnight Charter Trilogy and the city of Agora in which the trilogy is set. 11 a.m. Free Admission. |
| More: www.bridgnorthmusicfest.com |
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| James Pearson - How to Publish Your Graphic Novel Workshop |
03.09.2010 - 03.09.2010 |
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| Brighton based graphic artist and novelist, James Pearson, is hosting a 'How to Publish Your Graphic Novel' workshop and displaying artwork from his latest graphic novel, The Reckoning. 1 p.m. Free Admission. |
| More: www.bridgnorthmusicfest.com |
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| Nigel Goodall - Book Signing |
03.09.2010 - 03.09.2010 |
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BOOK SIGNING |
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| Celebrity biographer Nigel Goodall will be signing copies of his updated paperback, The Secret World of Johnny Depp. 4 p.m. Free Admission |
| More: www.bridgnorthmusicfest.com |
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| Precious Things by My Little Theatre Company |
03.09.2010 - 03.09.2010 |
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| An artist who loved Hitler. A woman who wants to remember him. Her brother who wants to forget. A man who likes power. Precious Things is a new comedy drama about art, ethics and ambition. 8.00pm - 9.00pm. £5. |
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| Concerts in the Round |
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| Nature Walk in Rea Brook Valley |
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| Join Wildlife Trust staff on an exploration of the Rea Brook Valley as it runs through the heart of Shrewsbury. Look for signs of otter, watch out for kingfishers and brightly coloured dragonflies and listen out for birdsong. Suitable for the whole family. Please book in advance, spaces are limited. 10.30-12.30. £4.00 per child |
| More: www.shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk |
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| Shrewsbury Food and Drink Fair |
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FOOD & DRINK FAIR |
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| The fair run by Asterley Events aims to provide a high quality and diverse sale of local products connecting the producer of the product with the customer, helping to stimulate the local economy and understanding of food production. |
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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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| 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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| 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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| Cantata Day |
04.09.2010 - 04.09.2010 |
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St Oswald's Parish Church,
Church Street, Oswestry SY11 2SY |
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01691 662044 |
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| A day of music making, learning new works, having fun. Competent players may join the band. Singers should have some experience of reading music. Shared supper after final playthrough. Donations to organ fund. 10.00am - 7.30pm, then supper |
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| David Inshaw - Original works & prints |
04.09.2010 - 25.09.2010 |
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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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| Cleobury Country Fringe 2010 |
04.09.2010 - 26.09.2010 |
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| Ensemble 164 |
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| Ensemble 164 from St Mary's Music School, Edinburgh perform chamber music for flute, strings and piano by Mozart, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Berkeley and Copland. Concert in aid of Alzheimer's. 19:30 . Adults: £6 Children: £2. |
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| Eroica Strings |
04.09.2010 - .. |
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St Michael’s Church,
Madeley, Telford, TF7 5BN |
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Sibelius: Andante Festivo Holst: St Paul’s Suite Navravnik: Melancholy Dvorak (arr. Armstrong): Sonatina Kilar: Orawa Eroica Camerata Lee Armstrong, Conductor
7.30pm. £8 and £6 (concessions) - available on door |
| More: www.eroica.org |
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| Oswestry Town Tour |
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| Tour leaves from the Centre. No need to book-just turn up. Lasts about an hour. Come and listen to some fascinating tales from the past 11.00 am Adults £1.50, Child 50p |
| More: www.oswestry-welshborders.org.uk |
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| Paranormal Investigation |
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| Spooky Happenings overnight investigation of the castle. Dare you spend the night with us? 8pm-4am |
| More: www.spookyhappenings.co.uk |
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| Calverhall and Ightfield Family Day |
05.09.2010 - 05.09.2010 |
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| A great day out in the beautiful North Shropshire countryside for all the family. Spectacular main ring events. Dog and Horse show, Ample free parking nearby. See you there!! 12 noon-5.00pm. £3.50 for adults, children under 14 free. |
| More: www.calverhall-village.co.uk |
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| Visit Snailbeach Lead Mine |
05.09.2010 - 05.09.2010 |
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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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| Car Boot Sale at Whittington Castle |
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| £5 per car. Free entrance to public. £1 to park. Car booters 9am, no cars before 9am. Refreshments on site. 10-1pm |
| More: www.whittingtoncastle.co.uk |
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| Festival of 1000 Classic Cars |
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Cholmondeley Castle Gardens
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| Each year the show grows and holds the interest on the young, old and young at heart. Set in the beautiful parkland of the castle. |
| More: www.cholmondeleycastle.com |
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| The Great Big Bike Ride |
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| Embroidery for Fashion |
07.09.2010 - .. |
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The Shirehall,
Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury. |
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| The Shropshire Branch of the Embroiderers’ Guild invite you to a talk given by Nicola Jarvis. Nicola teaches part-time at the Royal School of Needlework at Hampton Court, London. Please join us to listen to her fascinating talk. Nicola will explain her connection to the fashion industry, and the application of traditional hand techniques to fashion embroidery samples and garments. 7pm. Non-members £5 on the door. |
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| Getting started with Computers |
07.09.2010 - .. |
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Trefonen Village Hall
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| Two week course offered by Trefonen Broadplace on getting started with computers. The second lesson is on Tuesday 14th September at 7pm. 7pm £5 |
| More: www.trefonen.com |
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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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| 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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| 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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| Precious Things by My Little Theatre Company |
09.09.2010 - 10.09.2010 |
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| An artist who loved Hitler. A woman who wants to remember him. Her brother who wants to forget. A man who likes power. Precious Things is a new comedy drama about art, ethics and ambition. 8.00pm - 9.00pm. £5. |
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| Shrewsbury Heritage Open Days - Radbrook Culinary College Museum |
09.09.2010 - 10.09.2010 |
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Radbrook College Campus, Radbrook Road,
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| The museum features artefacts and memories from the early 20th century to the 1960’s; The college trained girls in catering, dairy and home economics. Partial disabled access. 11.00-3.00pm. Free Just turn up. Organised by Shrewsbury Civic Society. |
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| Guided Tour of Whittington Castle |
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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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| Shrewsbury Heritage Open Days - Drapers' Hall |
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| History of Drapers’ Hall. A talk by Madge Moran taking place at Drapers Hall. Free but booking essential, partial disabled access. Shrewsbury Heritage Open Days are organised by Shrewsbury Civic Society. |
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| Shrewsbury Heritage Open Days - Drapers' Hall |
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| View the Elizabethan guildhall build 1576 – 80 for the leading town guild. Welsh oak panelling 17th century furniture and external carvings. PARTIAL DISABLED ACCESS. Free Just turn up. 12.00-3.00pm. Organised by Shrewsbury Civic Society. |
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| Shrewsbury Heritage Open Days - Greek Orthodox Church |
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| Sutton Farm, signed off Oteley road, opposite Percy Throwers garden centre. Founded at least 1,000 years ago, the current building dates back to the 1200’s. As well as the historic features including 14th Century wall paintings, there are modern icons. PARTIAL DISABLED ACCESS Free – Donations welcome Just turn up. Shrewsbury Heritage Open Days are organised by Shrewsbury Civic Society. |
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| Shrewsbury Heritage Open Days - Shuts of Shrewsbury |
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The Bear Steps, Alkmunds Place,
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01743 356 511 |
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| Talk and tour of the Shuts of Shrewsbury. From The Bear Steps. Many of Shrewsbury’s ancient shuts have recently been recorded as footpaths on Shropshire Council’s definitive map of public rights of way. The event gives an insight into the history and use of the routes before the legal inclusion. Free event but please book. Organised by Shrewsbury Civic Society. 5pm. |
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| Shrewsbury Heritage Open Days - St Mary’s Church |
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| Behind the scenes at St Mary’s Church. A chance to see the anchorites and muniments. The church also features wonderful stained glass from the 14th to the 19th Centuries and many fine medieval features. Partially accessible for wheelchair users. Accessible toilet. Free – Donations welcome. Shrewsbury Heritage Open Days are organised by Shrewsbury Civic Society. |
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| Ludlow Food Festival |
10.09.2010 - 12.09.2010 |
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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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| Memories of Shifnal patchwork workshop |
10.09.2010 - 10.09.2010 |
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| Workshop to create giant patchwork of memories of Shifnal, which will be displayed at the town's first arts festival in September. All adults and accompanied children welcomed. 5.30pm to 8.30pm. Free. |
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| Fund raising Ceilidh for Church House care Home. Local band Jigsmith, Caller Gill Symmons. No bar provided please bring your own, but ploughmans supper inc. Raffle. 7:30. £10:00. |
| More: www.jigsmith.com |
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| Concerts in the Round |
10.09.2010 - .. |
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| Guided Tours of Whittington Castle |
10.09.2010 - .. |
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| More: www.whittingtoncastle.co.uk |
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| Sheriffhales Country Fayre & Scarecrow Festival |
11.09.2010 - 11.09.2010 |
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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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| 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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| Archive Film Screenings 'Oswestry And Beyond' |
11.09.2010 - 11.09.2010 |
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| A trip down memory lane with this evening of selected archive films featuring 'Oswestry In War Time' and the BFI Mediatheque touring programme 'Britain At Bay'. 4-6pm and 7-9pm. Free. |
| More: www.kinokulture.org.uk |
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| Made in Shropshire - Fair in the Square |
11.09.2010 - 11.09.2010 |
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| Made in Shropshire is a collaboration of local designer-makers, artists and food producers offering a wide range of products including ceramics, textiles, jewellery, artwork, photography, glass, food and drink. 9:30AM - 5PM |
| More: www.madeinshropshire.co.uk |
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| Snailbeach Lead Mine Heritage Open Day |
11.09.2010 - 11.09.2010 |
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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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| Wistanstow Challenge Walk |
11.09.2010 - 11.09.2010 |
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| 26 mile Challenge Walk in South Shropshire visiting Clun and Bishop's Castle before returning to Wistanstow. Full support, inc food at checkpoints, light meal at finish and transport for retirees. Start 08.30 End 19.30. £10. |
| More: www.wistanstowwalk.blogspot.com |
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| Flax Mill Open Day |
11.09.2010 - 12.09.2010 |
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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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| Heritage Open Day |
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| An opportunity to explore Attinghams house and grounds free of charge as part of the Heritage Open Day scheme. 9am - 6pm . Free. |
| More: www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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| Oswestry Town Tour |
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| Tour leaves from the Centre. No need to book-just turn up. Lasts about an hour. Come and listen to some fascinating tales from the past 11.00 am Adults £1.50, Child 50p |
| More: www.oswestry-welshborders.org.uk |
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| Sam Crockatt with the Shrewsbury Jazz Trio |
11.09.2010 - .. |
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| Shrewsbury Jazz Network. Winner of the 2009 Parliamentary Jazz CD of the Year, Sam is constantly in demand on the London Jazz Scene. A founder member of the London based Loop collective he regularly performs with Gwilym Simcock, Oli Hayhurst and Ben Reynolds. Sam Crockatt - Saxophone, Edgar Macias - Piano, Tom Hill - Bass. Miles Levin – Drums. 8pm. £8 members/£10 from Theatre Severn Box Office. |
| More: www.hiveonline.org.uk |
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| Shrewsbury Jazz Network |
11.09.2010 - .. |
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Sam Crockatt - Saxophone; Edgar Macias - Piano Tom Hill - Bass; Miles Levin - Drums Tickets £8 members £10. Theatre Severn Box Office 01743 281281 8pm. |
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| Soap Making Workshop |
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| Learn how to make soap using the 'melt and pour' method. With a large choice ingredients to experiment with. As well as a range of colours and special effects. No previous experience is necessary. Lunch and materials included. 10.00am – 4.00pm. £40.00 per person |
| More: www.shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk |
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| Carriage Parade |
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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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| Art & Craft Fair |
12.09.2010 - 12.09.2010 |
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| Artisans in the Hills Ludlow: Individual and exciting artists, designers and craftsmen exhibiting and selling work to suit all budgets from £10 to £100s. Looking for something imaginative and original then look no further. 10:30 to 4:30 pm. Free. |
| More: www.artisansinthehills.co.uk/events-and-workshops/ |
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| Family Foraging |
12.09.2010 - 12.09.2010 |
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| Join us for a stroll on The Stiperstones to learn about the different berries, we will identify them, pick a few to eat and mark the end of the walk with a Whinberry muffin. 2pm - 5pm. FREE. |
| More: www.naturalengland.org.uk |
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| Open Garden |
12.09.2010 - 12.09.2010 |
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| half acre with wide range of herbaceous plants and shrubs, small egetable plot. Good autumn colour. 15mins walk thruogh fields to conservation Wood and Ian's Wildlife pool. Teas. 12noon--5.oopm £4.00 with Stevenshill |
| More: www.shropshirehct.org.uk |
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| Open Garden |
12.09.2010 - 12.09.2010 |
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| One acre hillside garden with stunning views, unusual trees ,shrubs andd plants.National collections of Roscoea and Cautleya.Water feature and bog garden,Mediterranean patio and vegatble garden. Plant Stall 12noon-5.00pm. £4 (with Harnage Farm) |
| More: www.shropshirehct.org.uk |
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| Snailbeach Lead Mine Heritage Open Day |
12.09.2010 - 12.09.2010 |
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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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| Colour Therapy Workshop |
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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH |
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| Will cover all aspects of colour therapy and will allow students to recognise the different ways in which colour therapy can enliven their life. Crystal therapy, this course will focus on the powers of crystal therapy and students will see a demonstration of a crystal therapy treatment as well as learning about dowsing, auras and chakras. A workshop that mixes practical and theory. 10-2pm £25 |
| More: www.whittingtoncastle.co.uk |
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| Shrewsbury Heritage Open Days - Greek Orthodox Church |
12.09.2010 - .. |
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HERITAGE |
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| Sutton Farm, signed off Oteley road, opposite Percy Throwers garden centre. Founded at least 1,000 years ago, the current building dates back to the 1200’s. As well as the historic features including 14th Century wall paintings, there are modern icons. PARTIAL DISABLED ACCESS Free – Donations welcome Just turn up. Shrewsbury Heritage Open Days are organised by Shrewsbury Civic Society. |
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| Ladies Indulgence Evening & Fashion Show |
14.09.2010 - 14.09.2010 |
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| 25 Shropshire exhibitors to offer free pampering, to show you the latest products & a mega fashion show as our main event! Raising money for Heart Research Charity! 6.30pm-9.30pm. £6.00 |
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| Poles Apart with Michael Leach |
15.09.2010 - .. |
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Hightown Community Rooms,
Clun |
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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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| A Tribute to the Dreamettes |
17.09.2010 - 17.09.2010 |
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| Concerts in the Round |
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| Flicks on Friday |
17.09.2010 - .. |
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| Shifnal Festival presents a night of film. Four shorts and the world premiere of the feature flm Finding Their Feet, filmed in Shifnal by award-winning director Matthew BP Daniels. 7pm £4. |
| More: wwww.shifnalfestival.com |
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| Bishops Castle Michaelmas Fair |
18.09.2010 - 19.09.2010 |
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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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| Car boot sale |
18.09.2010 - 18.09.2010 |
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| car boot sale in aid of wem christmas festival follow the signs 9-1. £5 a pitch |
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| Cricket 6's |
18.09.2010 - 18.09.2010 |
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| 25th year - Alveley cricket 6's event, bar, bbq, great family fun 10am till 8pm Free |
| More: www.alveleycc.co.uk |
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| Group Senzala de Capoeira |
18.09.2010 - 18.09.2010 |
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| Dance Workshops followed by a demo in the town at 5.30, part of Michaelmas Fair. Capoeira is a Brazilian art form combining dance, play and ritualistic fighting. 1pm-2.30pm and 3.30pm-5pm. £3 per workshop. |
| More: www.teme-leisure.co.uk |
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| Bread & Pizza Making Course |
18.09.2010 - 19.09.2010 |
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| Using our Clay Oven. A day and a half Course. Make Bread and Pizzas to take home, using our new clay oven. Refreshments and light lunch provided. Booking essential. Sat 10-4, Sun 10-1. £45. |
| More: www.fordhallfarm.com |
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| Shifnal Day & Night Photographic exhibition |
18.09.2010 - 23.09.2010 |
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| Over the summer photographers recorded thousands of images of the daily life in Shifnal. The 100 best have been selected capturing scenes from cricket and carnival to pubs and pie making. Free entry. |
| More: shifnalfestival.com |
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| Art Exhibition and Art Trail |
18.09.2010 - 25.09.2010 |
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| Work by more than 50 local artists is exhibited at the hall and in shops windows across Shifnal town centre. Part of Shifnal Festival. Noon to 6pm (except Sunday September 19). Free entry |
| More: www.shifnalfestival.com |
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| Art and Architecture |
18.09.2010 - 25.09.2010 |
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| As part of the town's arts festival Shifnal Society is putting on a photographic exhibition of its many fine buildings, showing how the street scene has changed over the years. 11am to 6pm. Free |
| More: www.shifnalfestival.com |
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| Ceilidh and hog roast |
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| As part of Shifnal Festival, Ceilidhography are Shropshire's 'super funked-up ceilidh band' bringing modern instruments, world beats and energy to bear on traditional tunes and dances. 7.30pm. £6 (£4 concess). |
| More: www.shifnalfestival.com |
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| Day of Dance |
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| Shifnal Festival kicks off with demonstrations and workshops of dance styles from across the world - from the Appalachians to Africa, Cairo to Cuba, Szechuan to Shropshire. Noon - 6pm. Demonstrations free. Workshops £2. |
| More: www.shifnalfestival.com |
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| Food Glorious Food |
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NATIONAL TRUST - ATTINGHAM |
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| Harvest Home in the Walled Garden. 11am, 1pm and 3pm. Help pick the produce we will be preserving for the forthcoming winter. Hunt for the buried treasure of potatoes, garlic and onions, beat the birds to the raspberries, damsons and plums, then find out how to hand on to your haul. |
| More: www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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| Oswestry Town Tour |
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| Tour leaves from the Centre. No need to book-just turn up. Lasts about an hour. Come and listen to some fascinating tales from the past 11.00 am Adults £1.50, Child 50p |
| More: www.oswestry-welshborders.org.uk |
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| Touching the Sacred |
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| An exploration of spirituality and art with worship, reflection, silence, prayer. Includes exhibition by award-winning artist Jake Lever and local art. Visitors will create responses in word or art. 10am-4pm. Free entry. |
| More: www.shifnalfestival.com |
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| A Peat-cutter's life |
19.09.2010 - 19.09.2010 |
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| A stroll around Fenn�s Moss with Bill Allmark, a former peat cutter, to learn how life on the Mosses used to be and why the cutting had to stop! BOOKING ESSENTIAL 1pm FREE |
| More: www.naturalengland.org.uk |
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| Seven Wonders of the Oswestry Hills Walk |
19.09.2010 - 19.09.2010 |
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| In aid of Shropshire Wildlife Trust and Hope House a 7 or 14 mile walk including all 7 nature reserves in Oswestry. See website for more details & how to book. 8 am - 10 am / 11 am start 14/7 mile walk . £8 in advance, £10 on day. |
| More: www.shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk |
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| Telford Trail 7 |
19.09.2010 - 19.09.2010 |
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| 14 Mile Challenge Walk, with shorter options. Walk for fun or raise money for a charity of your choice. Highest individual sponsorship wins free walking boots. 9.30am Registration. £1.00 entry fee. |
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| Visit Snailbeach Lead Mine |
19.09.2010 - 19.09.2010 |
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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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| Art in architecture walk |
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| Join Shifnal Society for a walk round the town looking aspects of its many interesting buildings. The walk will last about an hour and finish at St Mary's Catholic Church. 1.30 pm - 2.30pm. Free. |
| More: www.shifnalfestival.com |
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| Clay Figure Scuplting Workshop |
19.09.2010 - .. |
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| Artist Tony Stringfellow, who has worked as a professional sculptor in television and theatre, shows his secrets. 2pm. £2 |
| More: www.shifnalfestival.com |
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| Felt making workshop |
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| As part of Shifnal Festival artist Rachel Lambourne will demonstrate how to make felt that can be transformed into things such as a hair bobble, a card, or a coaster. 1.30 pm . £3. |
| More: www.shifnalfestival.com |
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| Streetdance Workshops |
20.09.2010 - 25.10.2010 |
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| Taster session and workshops for age 15+ 7pm-9pm followed by workshops 7pm-8pm on consecutive Monday evenings. 7pm-8pm . £3 per workshop. |
| More: www.edgeartscentre.co.uk |
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| Ceroc dance class |
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| As part of Shifnal Festival an introduction to ceroc - a mixture of salsa, ballroom, hip-hop, tango and jive. 8pm. Free. |
| More: www.shifnalfestival.com |
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| Shifnal Talent |
21.09.2010 - .. |
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| More than a dozen of Shifnal's talented amateurs compete to be number one in the town. Part of Shifnal Festival. 7pm. £5 Adults. £2 Children. |
| More: www.shifnalfestival.com |
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| Charity Shop Cabaret |
22.09.2010 - 22.09.2010 |
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| 'Trifle Gathering' production. Wittty play set in a charity shop with volunteers that you will recognise instantly. 7.30pm £5. |
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| Sugar Craft workshop |
22.09.2010 - .. |
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| Kathy Insall will show how to make of a rose - blooms and leaves - in a demonstration of the intricate art of sugar craft. Part of Shifnal Festival. 11am. Free entry |
| More: www.shifnalfestival.com |
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| The Poetry Train |
22.09.2010 - .. |
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| An eclectic octet of poets from as far as India, Kuwait, France and Antigua who will tease with versification and excite linguistic taste-buds. Part of Shifnal Festival. 7pm. £7.50 Food included |
| More: shifnalfestival.com |
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| Oktoberfest Shropshire 2010 |
23.09.2010 - 16.10.2010 |
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| German Beer Festival. Traditional German food. Bavarian themed "beer hall". Live music. Contests & prizes. Charity raffles. & much more. 12pm-1.30am Fri-Sat & 12pm-12am Sun-Thur FREE ENTRY! |
| More: www.thehaygate.co.uk |
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| CBSO Little Big Time Band |
23.09.2010 - .. |
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| An orchestral concert in bite-size pieces. This six-piece is the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra in miniature with a huge repertoire of orchestral favourites, delivered with humour and showmanship. 7pm £10 (no concessions). |
| More: www.shifnalfestival.com |
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| Choirs in Harmony |
23.09.2010 - .. |
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| Half a dozen in harmony: choirs including Shifnal Chorale and Shifnal & District Male Voice Choir will raise the roof of St Andrew's to the heavens. Part of Shifnal Festival. 6pm. £6 with refreshments (under 16s free). |
| More: shifnalfestival.com |
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| Quiver, Latin Funk Fusion Band |
23.09.2010 - .. |
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The Maidment Building, Shrewsbury School,
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| Casey Greene’s original compositions have a spark of life that ignites this Latin fuelled funk machine with Casey Greene – Saxophone and Flute Angel – Vocals Andrjez Baranek – Piano Simon King – Guitar Tom Hill – Bass Carl Hemmingsley – Bass Eddie McGuire – Congas. Tickets £10 Box Office 01743 280810. 7.30pm. |
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| The Theory of (R)Evolution |
24.09.2010 - 24.09.2010 |
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| The Theory of (R)Evolution is an evening of talks by some of the most innovative people working within the web today. 18.00 to 23.00. £10.00. |
| More: www.shropgeek-revolution.co.uk/ |
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| Shifnal Day & Night Photographic exhibition |
24.09.2010 - 25.09.2010 |
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| Over the summer photographers recorded thousands of images of the daily life in Shifnal. The 100 best have been selected capturing scenes from cricket and carnival to pubs and pie making. Free entry, |
| More: shifnalfestival.com |
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| Concerts in the Round |
24.09.2010 - .. |
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| Workshop with Stephen Morris |
24.09.2010 - .. |
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| Over the last twenty years Midlands-born Stephen Morris has become an artist of international repute, as a painter, sculptor and poet. Part of Shifnal Festival. 10am. £3. |
| More: www.shifnalfestival.com |
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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 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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| Permaculture Design Course |
25.09.2010 - 08.11.2010 |
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| Run on alternate weekends Sat-Mon this residential course is perfect for anyone interested in transistion towns, sustainable living, foggage farming, renewable energy or living lighter on the planet. See website. £515 (£375 concessions). |
| More: www.fordhallfarm.com |
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| A Miscellany - Photography Exhibition |
25.09.2010 - 22.10.2010 |
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Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
Nr Church Stretton |
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| Battlefield 1403 Harvest & Heritage 2010 |
25.09.2010 - 25.09.2010 |
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| Many of our local food and gift producers will be here to sample and talk about their products. We will also be giving a preview of Christmas food and gifts. 1.00 am - 4.00 pm Free entry |
| More: www.battlefield1403.com |
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| Moffats School Open Day |
25.09.2010 - 25.09.2010 |
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| Moffats, the local preparatory school for boys and girls is holding an Open Day on Saturday 25th September, 9.30am to 12.30pm. Informal tours will be conducted by the children. 9.30am - 12.30pm. |
| More: moffats.co.uk |
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| Saturday Craft Taster Session: Silk |
25.09.2010 - 25.09.2010 |
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| Explore creative possibilities with silk fabric and fibres. Paint a silk scarf, random dye threads and fabric, make silk paper and machine it, use silk cocoons for tiny pieces. We welcome children over the age of ten with fee paying adult. 10:00am-3:30pm. Adult £15.00 Child £5.00 |
| More: www.westhope.org.uk |
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| THCT Autumn Fayre At Mahorall Farm |
25.09.2010 - 25.09.2010 |
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COUNTRY FAIR |
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| Celebrations of traditional rural crafts and country skills which promote both field and kitchen skills once common in rural communities. 12:00 - 17:00. £3.00 adult. £5.00 2 adult 2 child.. |
| More: www.thecleehilltrust.co.uk |
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| Craft Fair |
25.09.2010 - .. |
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CRAFT FAIR |
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| Part of Shifnal Festival. A variety of craft and arts stalls to browse at leisure. Includes face painting, and demonstrations from some 20 odd crafters from Shifnal. 10am-4pm. Free. |
| More: shifnalfestival.com |
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| Cruckton & District Ploughing Match |
25.09.2010 - .. |
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PLOUGHING MATCH |
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| There are classes for conventional, reversible and horse-drawn ploughs, as well as expanding classes for vintage tractors and ploughs and vintage horticultural machinery. 10am |
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| Family Funday |
25.09.2010 - .. |
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FUN DAY |
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| Festival fun and frolics for all the family with storytelling, bouncy castle, donkey rides roundabouts and all that sort of stuff. Bring the kids and grandparents and let them run wild. 2-4pm. Free entry. |
| More: shifnalfestival.com |
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| Grande Finale with Fuzzbox |
25.09.2010 - .. |
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| Shifnal Festival's grand finale led by chart toppers Fuzzbox and supported by local acts Lynus, Band of Locals, Beaver and Will Morgan. 7.30pm £10 |
| More: shifnalfestival.com |
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| Oswestry Town Tour |
25.09.2010 - .. |
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GUIDED WALK |
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| Tour leaves from the Centre. No need to book-just turn up. Lasts about an hour. Come and listen to some fascinating tales from the past 11.00 am. Adults £1.50, Child 50p |
| More: www.oswestry-welshborders.org.uk |
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| The Poetry Train |
25.09.2010 - .. |
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POETRY |
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| The Poetry Train pulls into Shifnal Festival! On board is a diverse collection of poets to tease with versification and excite linguistic taste-buds. 7pm. £7.50 Food included. |
| More: shifnalfestival.com |
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| The Shifnal Review |
25.09.2010 - .. |
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THEATRE |
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| Shifnal Festival's final Saturday has a theatrical collation of including Stagekids, Dance to Fitness and Singing Tooth. 2pm �1 |
| More: shifnalfestival.com |
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| Felix Dennis |
26.09.2010 - 26.09.2010 |
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POETRY |
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| 'Did I Mention the free wine?' Poetry Tour 2010. An evening of fine FREE French wine and poetry from one of Britain's best-loved poets. Felix Dennis is reading from his sixth book of verse, Tales From The Woods. Doors open at 7pm Performance starts 8pm. £10 and £5 for concession if booked in advance. |
| More: www.felixdennis.com |
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| Visit Snailbeach Lead Mine |
26.09.2010 - 26.09.2010 |
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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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| Harvest Festival |
26.09.2010 - .. |
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Blists Hill Victorian Town,
Legges Way, Madeley, TF7 5DU |
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| The town is celebrating the annual harvest in traditional fashion. An open-air harvest festival service will take place in the Pleasure Gardens whilst a shorter service will be held inside the Museums’ Mission Church. |
| More: www.ironbridge.org.uk |
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| Wellness Workshop |
26.09.2010 - .. |
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| Techniques to enhance your general health and well-being. Learn how to reduce stress, feel positive and balance your nervous system, clear tension headaches, reduce digestive tension, boost your immune system, and think clearly. 2pm-5pm. £30 (£25 concessions). |
| More: www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk |
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| Internet for Beginners |
28.09.2010 - .. |
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Trefonen Village Hall
Trefonen |
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01691 654059 |
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| Three week course offered by Trefonen Broadplace on using the internet. The next lessons will be on October 12th & 26th. 7pm £6 |
| More: www.trefonen.com |
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| Live at the Hive |
29.09.2010 - .. |
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| More: www.hiveonline.org.uk |
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| Lunchtime Concert |
30.09.2010 - .. |
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| Piano recital by Lavinia O’meagher, who will play Haydn – Sonata in C minor HOB XIV/20. Mozart - K576 in D major. Beethoven - Op 110 in A flat. Lavinia O’Meagher has given many recitals in London, including the Wigmore Hall, and at music societies around the country. She was for many years a senior piano tutor at the City Lit, and now teaches privately in London. While living in Australia she studied with Schoenberger and also with Alexander Hmelnitsky, a graduate of the Moscow Conservatorium and a pupil of Rachmaninov. Later she studied in Paris with Marguerite Long, and at the Royal Academy of Music with Harold Craxton. 1.00 pm. £4.00 on the door. Only concession Friends of Gateway Arts £3.00. Carers with disabled free. |
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