Richard's Castle Soap Box DerbyRichard's Castle is hosting its fifth annual Soap Box Derby at Hanway Common on Sunday 13 July 2008 from 10.00am to 4.00pm
Horse Day at Blists HillOn Sunday 6 July 2008 Blists Hill Victorian Town will stage a special event to demonstrate the important role played by horses in daily life over a hundred year’s ago.
Arthur’s Plough is back on stage!Shropshire is firmly on the theatrical map this summer with a brand new version of the county’s legendary play about famous Fordhall Farm.
Plant Conservation Group at Shrewsbury Flower ShowThe Shropshire branch of a national plant conservation group will be bidding to lift a major trophy at this year’s Shrewsbury Flower Show for the third successive year.
New Photos - West Mid ShowImages from the 2008 West Mid Show
Chetwynd Medieval MarketAt Shropshire Lavender on 26th/27th July 2008 a Medieval Market is being held to commemorate the granting of a market licence to Chetwynd by King Edward II in the year 1318.
Guided Walking Tours of ShrewsburyThe 2008/9 edition of the Guided Walks leaflet is now available from the Shrewsbury Visitor Information Centre.
Jazz Sunday Lunches at Weston ParkSunday lunch with a difference returns to Weston Park this year with the popular Jazz Lunches back on the menu.
Philip Cunningham Memorial Prize ConcertA cash prize will be presented to this year's "Most Deserving Young Woodwind Player from South Shropshire", Greg Hearle at a concert on 2 July 2008.
Much Ado at the Museum of IronOn the evening of 12 July 2008 The Green at Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron, near Ironbridge will be transformed into an open-air stage for William Shakespeare’s comedy,
Much Ado About Nothing.
New photos - Much Wenlock FestivalA selection of images from the 2008 festival.
300th Birthday of the Industrial RevolutionThe Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site is to celebrate the birthday with a series of events in the area.
Telford Shopping Centre Celebrates 40th AnniversaryFor a week from Monday 30
th June, the Centre will be host to a number of specially commissioned exhibitions and activities, culminating in a day of free events and entertainment on Sunday 6
th July.
Nozstock Festival 2008Set to wow 3000 revellers of all ages with a variety of music spanning rock, indie, classical, folk and blues over three stunning stages on 18th and 19th July 2008.
Battlefield 1403 Official OpeningAcclaimed actor Robert Hardy is to visit the Battlefield 1403 Visitor Centre, Shrewsbury at the official opening on 9th July 2008, 11am.
Super Camps in ShrewsburySuper Camps, will be running a children's activity day camp at a school in Shrewsbury this year to offer a solution to the child care timetable nightmare.
Stars at Shrewsbury Flower ShowTwo rising stars from New Zealand will head the on-stage musical entertainment at this year’s Shrewsbury Flower Show on 15 & 16 August 2008.
Alice in Wonderland at Blists HillBlists Hill Victorian Town will be hosting a fun themed weekend on 26 and 27 July 2008, based on the much-loved Victorian novel, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.
Hopesay Flower FestivalThis year's Hopesay Flower Festival, 4 - 6 July 2008, is on the theme of "The Beddoes Family Connection", including the poet Thomas Lovell Beddoes.
Sponsors Wanted for Volunteer Reading HelpA Shropshire woman is looking for individuals and businesses to sponsor her on her run for Volunteer Reading Help [VRH].
Award Winning Theatre For Arts AliveThe Italian children’s theatre company La Baracca who are performing two shows as part of Arts Alive’s Kinder Gardens festival has just been awarded the international ASSITEJ Award for Artistic Excellence 2008.
St Bartholomew's Day at Blists HillSt Bartholomew’s Day celebrations are being revived at Blists Hill Victorian Town in the Ironbridge Gorge over the Bank Holiday weekend of 23 – 25 August 2008
New photos - Queen Victoria's BirthdayBlists Hill Victorian Town celebrates Queen Victoria's 81st birthday!
Shrewsbury Evening Guided WalksShrewsbury Visitor Information Centre have released details of a new series of themed walks over the summer.
Celebrity Chefs at Shrewsbury Flower ShowOne of the most eagerly awaited of the extra attractions at Shrewsbury Flower Show 15-16 August 2008 will be the appearance of celebrity chefs giving cookery demonstrations in a special marquee.
Ceramic Workshops at Coalport China MuseumIn the year of the Beijing Olympics, Coalport China Museum will be celebrating the culture of China throughout the summer school holidays with a variety of drop-in ceramic workshops.
What The Butler Saw at Weston ParkWeston Park is opening its doors, behind the scenes, to see the places that normally only the butler sees, with a new monthly ‘What the Butler Saw - Behind the Scenes Tour’.
Industrial Revolution Art at the Museum of IronA new exhibition of art celebrating many aspects of the Industrial Revolution,
Blood, Sweat and Imagination’ is now on show until the autumn in the Coalbrookdale Gallery at Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron.
Watercolour Workshops at Weston ParkWith its broad sweeps of stately wooded parkland and shady corners, Weston Park is a real painter’s paradise at all times of the year, and as springs buds start to blossom and leaves start to appear it offers a variety of fascinating scenes.
