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Shropshire Events
March
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| House of Cards |
23.01.2010 - 28.03.2010 |
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| An ever changing exhibition of hand crafted cards from makers across Shropshire. The cards include textiles, painting and drawing, beading and 3D! 10am to 4:30pm Free |
| More: www.shropshirehillsdiscoverycentre.co.uk |
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| Made In Shropshire Exhibition |
20.02.2010 - 24.04.2010 |
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| Exhibition by artists, designer- makers from Made In Shropshire - a wide range of inspirational products. The group has rapidly established a reputation for high quality work with a unique edge. 10.00 am - 4.00 pm FREE |
| More: www.downtoearthgallery.co.uk |
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| Borderlines Film Festival |
26.02.2010 - 14.03.2010 |
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FILM FESTIVAL |
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| Borderlines brings a generous slice of the best cinema from all over the world direct to Ludlow Assembly Rooms and other venues throughout Shropshire, Herefordshire and the Borders |
| More: www.borderlinesfilmfestival.org |
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| Reading Matters; Jenny Brown |
01.03.2010 - 28.03.2010 |
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ART EXHIBITION |
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| An installation amongst the books and bookshelves of the work of Oswestry based Artist Jenny Brown 9.30am - 5pm |
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| The Art of the Book |
01.03.2010 - 28.03.2010 |
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| An exhibition focussing on local makers of books, the process and techniques of producing books and some examples of the Art of the Book 10.00 to 4.30 |
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| The Mountains of The Southern Ocean |
10.03.2010 - 10.03.2010 |
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| An evening with one of Britain's most distguished explorers. The expeditious moutaineer Julian Freeman-Attwood presents an illustrated slide lecture on six expeditions to the Antarctic. 9pm. £7/£3 Under 16s |
| More: www.the-ironworks.co.uk |
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| The Haley Sisters |
11.03.2010 - 11.03.2010 |
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| Country, Americana, folk and blues mingle effortlessly into the unique sound of The Haley Sisters. A magical blend of vocal harmonies and top class musicianship. 9pm £6 |
| More: www.the-ironworks.co.uk |
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| Shropshire Strummers |
11.03.2010 - .. |
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| Free sing a long evening with this group of talented ukelele players. Starts about 8pm. Real fire, fine ales, great music & warm welcome. About 8pm |
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| An Evening of Clairvoyance |
12.03.2010 - 12.03.2010 |
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| A night of clairvoyance filled with humour which could convert even the most hardened cynic. Dawn's psychic ability has the potential to overwhelm without need for showy gimics. 8pm. £6 |
| More: www.the-ironworks.co.uk |
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| Dirty Dancing Tribute Night |
12.03.2010 - 12.03.2010 |
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| A Dirty Dancing Tribute to Patrick Swayze including 2 course Carvery Buffett £19.99. Evening starts at 7.00pm until 1.00am. 7.00pm - 1.00am £19.99 |
| More: www.dinewithus.co.uk/punch-bowl |
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| Whalebone: The Gathering Tour |
12.03.2010 - 12.03.2010 |
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| An evening of virtuoso and exciting acoustic music from acclaimed folk trio Whalebone. With special guest Beck Sian. 7.30pm to 10.30pm £6.00 |
| More: www.whalebone-music.com |
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| James Sherwood 'At the Piano' |
12.03.2010 - .. |
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Mulberry Theatre, The Gateway,
Chester Street, Shrewsbury SY1 1NB |
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01743 281281 |
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| This young comedian and musician(also professionsl choral singer) seamlessly interweaves the political and satirical into his ditties acompanying himself on the keyboard. 7:30pm £10 |
| More: www.shropshiremusictrust.com |
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| Singalonga Hairspray |
12.03.2010 - .. |
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Ludlow Assembly Rooms,
1 Mill Street, Ludlow, SY8 1AZ |
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01584 878141 |
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| The 2007 film with subtitles so everyone can join in this wild, noisy, fun-filled experience. Dance in the aisles. A live host, who will lead you through all the special magic moments. Fancy dress not obligatory but highly recommended - prize for the best! 7:30pm £15 (£14 concessions, £10 under 16s) |
| More: www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk |
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| The Oswestry Festival of the Word |
13.03.2010 - 20.03.2010 |
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LITERARY FESTIVAL |
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| A festival to celebrate the word: written, spoken & sung! Showcasing the best of talent - writers, poets, songwriters, singers, dramatists and actors - from Oswestry and the Welsh Marches. The week surrounds the birthday of Wilfred Owen (18th March) born in 1893 in Oswestry. Literary walks,lectures, theatre, bookshop displays. |
| More: www.oswestrylitfest.co.uk |
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| Annamation - Hags & Heroines |
13.03.2010 - 13.03.2010 |
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ARTS ALIVE |
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| A unique blend of spell-binding stories and songs. In this fast poetic flow of stories of myth and legend, hideous heroines and heavenly hags come bursting into the 21st century. Crazy characters and unusual events are woven together with a capella singing. Expect the unexpected! For everyone aged 8+. Starts 7.30pm £7.50 / £5 to include refreshments |
| More: www.artsalive.co.uk |
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| Borderlines Film Festival: Coco Before Chanel |
13.03.2010 - 13.03.2010 |
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| The inspirational story of Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel who began her life as a headstrong orphan and transformed herself into the legendary fashion designer who symbolised success, freedom and style. A must for anyone who's got an eye for style! (12A) 7:00pm £4 adults / £2 conc. |
| More: www.facebook.com/mysparclife |
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| Filmmaking workshop |
13.03.2010 - 13.03.2010 |
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| With Jonny Keeley. Learn about the ins and outs of filmmaking and work with Jonny and SpArClife's designers to create your own short film which will be premiered at the evening film showing! 12:00-4:00pm £6 |
| More: www.facebook.com/mysparclife |
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| Green Date |
13.03.2010 - 13.03.2010 |
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| The world's ultimate Green Day tribute act, Green Date have been recognised by the real Green Day, their management, MTV, The Times, Warner Brothers and the BBC. 9pm. £6 |
| More: www.the-ironworks.co.uk |
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| Made in Shropshire - Fair in the Square |
13.03.2010 - 13.03.2010 |
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The Square
Shrewsbury SY1 1SL |
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01743 241275 |
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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. 9:30 am - 5:00 pm |
| More: www.madeinshropshire.co.uk |
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| On The Waterfront - KinoCafe Film Night |
13.03.2010 - 13.03.2010 |
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| The classic 1954 film directed by Elia Kazan and starring Marlon Brando. 7.30pm - 11.30pm £5.00 / concessions £4.00 |
| More: www.kinokulture.org.uk |
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| Textiles workshop with Pretty Rubbish |
13.03.2010 - 13.03.2010 |
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| Bring in a boring t-shirt or whatever garment you've got hanging around and learn how to recycle old textiles into funky new clothing, accessories and objects of beauty! Plus, be the star of SpArClife's first movie with your creation! 10-25s 12:00 - 16:00 £6 |
| More: www.facebook.com/mysparclife |
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| Fossil Forensics - a workshop for National Science Week |
13.03.2010 - 14.03.2010 |
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| Sharpen your investigative skills as you examine fossils and bones to work out what the Earth might have been like in the past. 1:00 - 2:30pm. £2.50 per child, adults and under 5s free |
| More: www.shropshirehillsdiscoverycentre.co.uk |
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| Courtney Pine |
13.03.2010 - .. |
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Ludlow Assembly Rooms,
1 Mill Street, Ludlow, SY8 1AZ |
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| Saxophonist C.Pine Pulled together a heavyweight musical line-up that draws influences from Africa, the Caribbean, South America and Europe, the set is steeped in the legacy of jazz, and reflects their collective musical heritage. 8pm £25 (£24 concessions) |
| More: www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk |
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| Flicks in the Sticks |
13.03.2010 - .. |
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Trefonen Village Hall,
Trefonen SY10 9DY |
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01691 657011 |
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| Mrs Caldicot's Cabbage War. This is a poignant, warm and often funny story of an ordinary woman, who after being pushed around by others for most of her life finally decides to stand up for herself. When her husband dies, she is pushed into a care home, where she acquires a band of strange new friends who look to her for help and assistance and these new responsibilities give her life a new purpose and meaning. 7.30pm Adult £3.50, under 16's £2.50 |
| More: www.trefonen.com |
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| Jigsaw Sound |
13.03.2010 - .. |
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Llanymynech Village Hall,
Station Road, Llanymynech, nr.Oswestry, SY22 6EE |
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01691 839147 |
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| An exciting mixed-voice choir from Shrewsbury. 7.30 pm £5 available from the Village Hall |
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| Little Red Bird, Bluegrass Duo |
13.03.2010 - .. |
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OSWESTRY LIT FEST |
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| An Oswestry Lit Fest event, Little Red Bird are a bluegrass duo, formed especially for the festival. Matt Morris and Louisa Jones provide a warm and varied evening of bluegrass and folk music talking a little about the journey British folk made over the sea to America. 8pm for 8.30pm start £3.50 |
| More: www.oswestrylitfest.co.uk |
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| Paranormal Investigation |
13.03.2010 - .. |
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GHOST NIGHT |
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| Join Ghost Night events for an overnight investigation of Whittington Castle. The team have recently been filmed by the BBC investigating the ghosts of Tissington Hall in Derbyshire. 7.30pm until 4.15am Upon application |
| More: www.ghostnightevents.co.uk |
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| Signs of Spring |
13.03.2010 - .. |
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Llanymynech Limeworks Heritage Area,
Llanymynech, Nr Oswestry SY22 6HB |
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01691 839147 |
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| Make a bird box (£5), dip the pond, hunt for bugs and mini-beasts, find the earliest spring flowers.... 10 am - 12 noon bird box (£5) |
| More: www.llanymynech.org.uk |
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| Singing the Psalms |
13.03.2010 - .. |
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St. Chad's Church,
Claremont Hill, Shrewsbury, SY1 1RD |
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01743 343761 |
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| A mixed choir of 40-50 will be singing Chichester Psalms, Canterbury Psalms, Beatus Vir, Psalm 150. Soprano-Nicola Corbishley, Organist-Timothy Noon 7:30pm |
| More: www.shrewsburycantatachoir.org.uk |
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| Mothering Sunday - Gardens Open |
14.03.2010 - .. |
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Dudmaston Hall,
Quatt, nr. Bridgnorth. WV15 6QN |
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01746 780866 |
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NATIONAL TRUST - DUDMASTON |
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| Treat a special mum to a lovely day out in Dudmaston's beautiful spring gardens, country walks through the gardens, the Dingle, and th wooded valley. 12pm |
| More: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dudmaston |
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| Mothers Day Lunch |
14.03.2010 - .. |
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Weston Park,
Weston-under-Lizard, Nr Shifnal, TF11 8LE |
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01952 852100 |
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| Conservation Centre Open Week |
15.03.2010 - 20.03.2010 |
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RAF Museum Cosford,
Shifnal, TF11 8UP |
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01902 376200 |
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| The Michael Beetham Conservation Centre (MBCC) is one of the finest aircraft conservation centres in the world. For 1 week only gain exclusive behind-the-scenes access to aircraft conservation work and have a rare opportunity to view current projects. 10.15am to 1.00pm Admission free, parking charges apply |
| More: www.rafmuseum.org.uk/cosford |
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| The Seagull |
15.03.2010 - 20.03.2010 |
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| The Theatre in the Great War |
16.03.2010 - .. |
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The Walls,
Oswestry |
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01691 670970 |
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| As part of The Oswestry Litfest Dr Larry Collins MBE will give an illustrated talk looking at the role that entertainers, both amateur and professional, played in keeping morale up at home, in the trenches and in the POW camps. 7pm |
| More: www.oswestrylitfest.co.uk |
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| The Oswestry Literary Walkabout |
17.03.2010 - .. |
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| An Oswestry Lit Fest event, a fascinating literary and historic walk around Oswestry from St Oswald's and the 15th Century poem "In Praise of Oswestry" to the birthplace of Barbara Pym; from an amusing operetta and historic school to the first subscription library |
| More: www.oswestrylitfest.co.uk |
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| Learn Mixing Colour (for paintings) |
18.03.2010 - 18.03.2010 |
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| Do you have problems creating the right colour or knowing how to get colours to relate to each other? Learn how to create subtle colours, mix colour and harmonise colour 10.00 am - 4.00pm £55 |
| More: www.paulpriestley.com |
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| Oswestry Poet's Howl |
18.03.2010 - 18.03.2010 |
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| A night of spoken and sung poetry, as well as plenty of beer and laughter, the Poet's Howl forms part of Oswestry's literary festival. 9pm. Free |
| More: www.the-ironworks.co.uk |
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| Publick Transport - Dept. of Smelling Pistakes |
18.03.2010 - 18.03.2010 |
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| Mining its trademark vein of absurdist humour, Publick Transport moves east, deep into the bowels of a vast Russian governmental building. 2 civil servants jostle for power.Physical comedy theatre with a surreal edge Starts 7.30pm £6 / £4 |
| More: www.artsalive.co.uk |
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| Once a Landgirl |
18.03.2010 - .. |
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Oswestry Library,
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01691 677388 |
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| As part of The Oswestry Litfest Angela Huth Author of Landgirls will be reading from her new sequel, book-signing and answering questions. Special guest Mrs Nora Morgan from Ellesmere will share her experiences of being in the Women's Land Army and her recent visit to Buckingham Palace. 2-4pm |
| More: www.oswestrylitfest.co.uk |
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| The Oswestry Poets' HOWL |
18.03.2010 - .. |
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| As part of The Oswestry Litfest there will be a mix of spoken and sung poetry, beer and laughter! This is the Oswestry Poetry night of the year - be brave, come and share your work. |
| More: www.oswestrylitfest.co.uk |
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| The Winter of The World |
18.03.2010 - .. |
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Booka Bookshop,
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01691 662244 |
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| As part of The Oswestry Litfest Dominic Hibberd, Vice President of the Wilfred Owen Association, will be talking about his new co-edited anthology of War Poetry. 2-4pm |
| More: www.oswestrylitfest.co.uk |
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| Wilfred Owen |
18.03.2010 - .. |
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Oswestry Library,
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| As part of The Oswestry Litfest Helen McPhail, author and ex-chairman of the Wilfred Owen Association, will be talking about the changing attitudes to Wilfred Owen and his poetry since his death to the present day. 7pm |
| More: www.oswestrylitfest.co.uk |
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| Acoustic Storytellers |
19.03.2010 - 19.03.2010 |
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| A special Acoustic Night forming part of the literary festival where some of the finest acoustic songwriters around will share their music and the stories that inspired them. 9pm Free |
| More: www.the-ironworks.co.uk |
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| Ben Osborne - Dog Days Lion Nights |
19.03.2010 - 19.03.2010 |
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| Ben Osborne's warm personality draws you in with his tales of photographic adventures and near escapes as he works with the BBC natural history programme Planet Earth. Informative, entertaining and visually thrilling! Appeals to photographers, naturalists and the naturally curious Starts 7.30pm £6 / £4 / £15 |
| More: www.artsalive.co.uk |
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| Publick Transport - Dept. of Smelling Pistakes |
19.03.2010 - 19.03.2010 |
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| Mining its trademark vein of absurdist humour, Publick Transport moves east, deep into the bowels of a vast Russian governmental building. 2 civil servants jostle for power.Physical comedy theatre with a surreal edge Starts 7.30pm £6 / £4/ £18 |
| More: www.artsalive.co.uk |
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| Stars in your Skies |
19.03.2010 - 19.03.2010 |
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| Learn about Saturn, Mars and the Moon before venturing to the top of the Long Mynd to observe them. Telescopes available. Booking essential - 01694 722631 19:00 - 21:00. £6.50 |
| More: www.cardingmillvalley.co.uk |
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| Gareth Owen and Virg Clenthills |
19.03.2010 - .. |
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Ludlow Assembly Rooms,
1 Mill Street, Ludlow, SY8 1AZ |
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| Backed by his band Comfort of the State, Gareth presents an evening of poetry, comedy and heart-twanging country music with legendary Country star Virg Clenthills, can't get more country than this. 7:30pm £7 (£5 concessions) |
| More: www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk |
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| Concert: Ludlow Music Society |
20.03.2010 - 20.03.2010 |
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| A concert by Paul Lewis, piano. Music includes Mozart, Schumann (Fantasie Op.17), Liszt, Beethoven (Waldstein Sonata). 19:30 - 21:30. £14 at the door (£3.50 students and children) |
| More: www.ludlowmusicsociety.org.uk |
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| Rough Justice and Shifty Chicken Shed |
20.03.2010 - 20.03.2010 |
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| Great rock covers from Rough Justice plus border beat skiffle from the Shifty Chicken Shed boys equals a great night of live music and some of the most fun you can have for three pounds! 9pm £3 |
| More: www.the-ironworks.co.uk |
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| The Beaches Of Agnes (18) - KinoCafe Film Night |
20.03.2010 - 20.03.2010 |
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| Agnes Varda, one of the key film makers of the French Nouvelle Vague, journeys back through the decades, gleaning incidents and memories both rare and moving. 7.30pm - 11.30pm £5.00 / concessions 4.00 |
| More: www.kinokulture.org.uk |
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| Vivaldi - Gloria |
20.03.2010 - 20.03.2010 |
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| Wrekin College Combined Choirs. Wrekin College Orchestra with Prestefelde School Choir. Vivaldi Gloria. Bach - Double Violin Concerto. Britten - Te Deum. Pergolesi - Stabat Mater. 7:30pm - 9:00 pm . £5.00 |
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| Wem and District Gardeners Club |
20.03.2010 - 20.03.2010 |
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| Wem and District Spring Show. Classes for Flowers, Vegitables and Handicrafts. Refreshments, plant sales All welcome. Entries and Information Mr Peter Jenkins 01939 232949 10.30a.m - 12.30. Free Admission |
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| Chi2 Monkey King |
20.03.2010 - .. |
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Ludlow Assembly Rooms,
1 Mill Street, Ludlow, SY8 1AZ |
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01584 878141 |
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| A musical cocktail of traditional and modern sounds. They fuse together Beijing opera (one of the world's most ancient art forms), acoustic and electric instruments, and digital media with a unique contemporary twist, to create a stunning show that bursts with colour and vibrancy. 8pm £15 (£14 concessions) |
| More: www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk |
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| Look Back In Anger |
20.03.2010 - .. |
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Theatre on the Steps,
Stoneway Steps, Bridgnorth, WV16 4BD |
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01746 764949 |
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| A classic from 1956 which changed the future of theatre. Complex family and marriage relationships against the background of political and social comment. 8.00pm Tickets: £7.50 Concessions: £6.50 |
| More: www.theatreonthesteps.co.uk |
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| Piano Concert |
20.03.2010 - .. |
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Moor Park,
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01432 839131 |
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| Paul Lewis is established as one of the most sought pianists for all music venues because he is able to define the character of the pieece and show how its rhythmic and harmonic componets coalesce. 7:30pm £14 |
| More: www.ludlowmusicsociety.org.uk |
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| 12th Shropshire Vintage Tractor Road Run |
21.03.2010 - 21.03.2010 |
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VINTAGE VEHICLE RALLY |
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| New venue for the annual run. All proceeds to Midland Air Ambulance. Starting from Severn Park and lunchtime stopping Bridgnorth High Street. 10.00AM |
| More: www.bvmc.org.uk |
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| Shropshire Tweet-Up |
21.03.2010 - .. |
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| The next Shropshire Tweet-Up is a Mad Hatters Tea Party themed afternoon of fun and thrills hosted at the Servern Hospice. See full details on the web link. |
| More: www.shropshiretweetup.co.uk |
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| Wedding Fayre |
21.03.2010 - 21.03.2010 |
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WEDDING FAYRE |
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| Free House of Fraser Goodie bag for each Bride Sample The Pig Roast Catering Company's Hog Roast. 12.00pm - 4.00pm . Free Admission |
| More: www.swallow-hotels.com |
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| Re-enactors Training Day |
21.03.2010 - .. |
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LIVING HISTORY |
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| The House of the Blackstar will take up residence at the castle for the season. Training day for their members and Lady Eleanor will be introduced to her household. 11-3pm FREE |
| More: www.whittingtoncastle.co.uk |
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| Disability Film Festival |
22.03.2010 - 22.03.2010 |
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DASH, Unit 4 Hartley Business Centre
Monkmoor Road, Shrewsbury SY2 5ST |
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| Book your FREE place for the DASH Film Festival. 10am Oska Bright Showcase. 2pm Equipment training, information and shorts. 4pm Buffet. 5pm Feature Film 10am - 7pm. Free |
| More: www.dasharts.org/newsArticle.jsp?newsID=244 |
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| Improbable Fiction by Alan Ayckbourn |
24.03.2010 - 27.03.2010 |
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| Albrighton Players Drama Group presents Improbable Fiction by Alan Ayckbourn. A fantastic and intelligent comedy. 7.30pm curtain up til 10pm £7 adults, £6 concession. £5 opening night |
| More: www.albrightonplayers.org.uk |
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| The Roseville Band |
25.03.2010 - 25.03.2010 |
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| Blues driven rock from The Roseville Band with support from Small Time Crooks and Mr Choadleston 9pm. £4 |
| More: www.the-ironworks.co.uk |
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| Des O'Connor |
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Ludlow Assembly Rooms,
1 Mill Street, Ludlow, SY8 1AZ |
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| A rare opportunity to see a true showbusiness legend live on stage for a wonderful evening of comedy, laughter and music. Two shows. 4pm and 8pm. £30 (£27 concessions) |
| More: www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk |
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| Wine Tasting Evening with Oldacre Wines |
25.03.2010 - .. |
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| Following the success of the last two events, Oldacre Wines will be hosting a series of tasting evenings throughout the Spring where you can sample their range of real wines from real vineyards. Accompanied by food to compliment each wine, the event offers an enjoyable evening out at only £10.00 per head. |
| More: www.greenwoodcentre.org.uk |
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| Whalebone: The Gathering Tour |
26.03.2010 - 26.03.2010 |
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| An evening of virtuoso and exciting acoustic music from acclaimed folk trio Whalebone. 7.30pm to 10.00pm £6.00 |
| More: www.whalebone-music.com |
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| A Night At The Opera |
26.03.2010 - .. |
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Market Drayton Festival Centre,
Frogmore Road, Market Drayton, TF9 3AX |
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| Awardwinning Pianist Benjamin Firth and cellist Richard Jenkinson and soprano Claire Prewer perform opera at its best combining difficult pieces with your favorite opera arias. 7:30pm £12 |
| More: www.shropshiremusictrust.com |
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| The Rape of Lucrece |
26.03.2010 - .. |
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Theatre on the Steps,
Stoneway Steps, Bridgnorth, WV16 4BD |
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| Gerard Logan now presents his tour-de-force solo performance of Shakespeare's great narrative poem bringing emotional intensity to this account of the terrible crime of rape and its dreadful consequences. A single actor, an empty stage and a story. 8.00pm Tickets: £12 Concessions; £10 |
| More: www.theatreonthesteps.co.uk |
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| An Evening of Clairvotance |
27.03.2010 - 27.03.2010 |
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| Carl & Pat Hulse ~ Astra Spririt, have been hosting shows for the past 8 years. They will be available for private readings before and after the show. Ticket price includes light refreshements. Doors open 7pm, Show 7.30pm-9.30pm £6 including light refreshments |
| More: www.shrop.net/sheriffhales |
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| Cherry Lee Mewis |
27.03.2010 - 27.03.2010 |
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| Cherry Lee Mewis is a 5 foot nothing 24 year old white girl from North Wales who has helped turn roots n' blues music into a cool swinging fusion that's both classic and stylishly modern. 9pm. £5 |
| More: www.the-ironworks.co.uk |
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| Death At A Funeral (15) - KinoCafe Film Night |
27.03.2010 - 27.03.2010 |
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| An opportunity to see the original version of this British comedy of errors, starring a host of famous actors, before the American remake hits the screens in April. 7.30pm - 11.30pm £5.00 / concessions 4.00 |
| More: www.kinokulture.org.uk |
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| Rocks make the Landscape - the Geology of Caer Caradoc |
27.03.2010 - 27.03.2010 |
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| Explore the Geology of Caer Caradoc - a guided walk led by Keith Hotchkiss and Dr. Peter Toghill. Meeting at Willstone Farm SO491952. Booking essential - 01694 722631 10:00 - 13:30 £5 |
| More: www.cardingmillvalley.co.uk |
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| The Charity Shop Cabaret |
27.03.2010 - 27.03.2010 |
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| An exciting concoction of cutting-edge theatre and surreal comedy. A hilarious journey into Elspeth Garter's charity shop: a welcoming world of rummage and romance, jumble and joy, bingo and the bizarre. starts 7.30pm Adult £7 Child £4 |
| More: www.artsalive.co.uk |
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| Bach: St Matthew Passion |
27.03.2010 - .. |
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Shrewsbury Abbey
Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury |
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| Johnny Cash Roadshow |
27.03.2010 - .. |
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Ludlow Assembly Rooms,
1 Mill Street, Ludlow, SY8 1AZ |
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| Clive John is back as the Man in Black, celebrating the music of one of America's greatest performers. Clive and his band deliver an energetic and entertaining show with regular guest slots by artists such as Rosie Lee performing as June Carter. 7:30pm. £15 (£13 concessions) |
| More: www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk |
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| Requiem aeternam |
27.03.2010 - .. |
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| Ludlow Choral Society. Faure Requiem, Rutter Requiem with Edwina Coward, Soprano & Peter Dyke, Organist. Conducted by Patrick Larley 7.30pm £15, £12, 8 Under 16s half price |
| More: www.ludlowchoral.org.uk |
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| Daffodil Ride for Severn Hospice |
28.03.2010 - 03.03.2010 |
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| The Daffodil Ride is the ideal event for families, for anyone who owns a bike but rarely rides, and for anyone who would enjoy exploring a beautiful stretch of Shropshire countryside. Start and finish in either Jackfield or Bridgnorth 0930-1230 £5 (adults) £0 under 16 if accompanied. Please raise sponsorship. |
| More: severnhospice.org.uk/events/daffodil-ride/ |
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| RAF Wings Appeal Easter Egg Run |
28.03.2010 - .. |
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RAF Museum Cosford,
Shifnal, TF11 8UP |
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| The Wings Easter Egg Run in Aid of the Royal Air Forces Association Wings Appeal will be expecting over 2,000 bikers from various venues & meeting at Shrewsbury Meole Brace Park & Ride. Bikers will leave under escort amd arrive at Cosford by 12.30pm. |
| More: www.virtual-shropshire.co.uk/shropshire_news/cosford-wings.shtml |
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| Market Drayton Farmers Market |
28.03.2010 - 28.03.2010 |
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| Another of our highly succesful farmers markets, including 4 Bacon connisseurs attending, all your favourite local producers coming too, come and try the different types of bacon available locally. 10am - 2pm Free Entry |
| More: www.marketdraytonfarmersmarket.blogspot.com |
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| Family Bingo Evening |
28.03.2010 - .. |
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| Vintage and Classic Motorcycle Show |
28.03.2010 - .. |
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Wistanstow Hall,
Craven Arms |
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| A major local motorbike show at Wistanstow Village Hall - the first in the west midlands each year. 10.00am to 4.30pm |
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| Intermediate Bird Watching Course |
30.03.2010 - 30.03.2010 |
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| First of 12 sessions (six evening classroom sessions, each followed by a field trip) between March and November for those who have already done some birdwatching. Booking essential - 01694 722631 19:30 - 21:30. £60 for course |
| More: www.cardingmillvalley.co.uk |
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| Intermediate Bird Watching Course |
30.03.2010 - .. |
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Meet at the Chalet Pavilion
Carding Mill Valley, Church Stretton |
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| The first of 12 sessions (six evening classroom sessions, each followed by a field trip) between March and November. For those who want to improve their knowledge and their ability to find and recognise birds in the field. 7.30pm - 9.30pm Booking Essential |
| More: www.cardingmillvalley.org.uk |
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| Hazel O' Connor and The Bluja Project |
31.03.2010 - 31.03.2010 |
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| Hazel O' Connor, the iconic 80s legend best known for "Will You" and "Eighth Day" from Breaking Glass brings her up close and intimate new tour to The Ironworks. 8.30pm £10 |
| More: www.the-ironworks.co.uk |
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| Nesscliffe Country Park Amble - New Member Walk |
31.03.2010 - 31.03.2010 |
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| Shropshire Young Ramblers are a friendly bunch of people that enjoy walking in the Shropshire countryside. This is a new members walk of 4 miles amd graded as easy. Boots are essential and gaiters are recommended. 10.30am in Nesscliffe. |
| More: syr.org.uk/nesscliffe.html |
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| c-scape dance company - When the Shop Shuts |
31.03.2010 - 31.03.2010 |
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| When the shop shuts for good, when the shutters come down for the last time, when the final homes are bought up, what happens to communities then? C-scape's unique style of physical story telling tells the story of villages and the people who live in them. starts 7.30pm. Adult £7 Child £4 |
| More: www.artsalive.co.uk |
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