| Exhibition of Olympic Posters |
27.09.2008 - 11.01.2009 |
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Coalbrookdale Gallery
Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge Gorge TF8 7DQ |
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| The Victoria and Albert Museum touring exhibition, A Century of Olympic Posters is drawn mainly from the London museum’s internationally renowned collection and includes many rare and beautiful examples, most of which are shown together for the first time. It presents a unique perspective on the modern Olympic Games, exploring their inception and evolution through the powerful medium of the poster. |
| More: www.virtual-shropshire.co.uk/shropshire_news/iron-museum-art-olympic.shtml |
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| Razzle Dazzle |
07.11.2008 - 24.12.2008 |
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| Exhibition Celebrating the Creative Talents of Local Whitchurch Contemporary Craft Designer / Makers and Artists. 10.00am-4.00pm Tues, Thurs, Frid, Sat Free |
| More: www.downtoearthgallery.co.uk |
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| Twenty Twenty Christmas Show |
15.11.2008 - 24.12.2008 |
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| Contemporary fine art and craft by over 40 British artists and makers including: paintings by Bob Bates, Sue Campion, Annie Ovenden, Peter Tarrant, Norman Lamputt, Ian Warburton plus jewellery, ceramics, glass, wood, scarves and bags. Tues to Sat 10.00am to 5.30pm |
| More: www.twenty-twenty.co.uk |
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| Winter Wonderland Santa's Magical Village |
22.11.2008 - 23.12.2008 |
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Wonderland
Telford Town Pk, Telford, TF3 4AY |
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| Chat with Santa, walk through Ice Mountain, visit the Elves Mail Room, skate outdoors and see Santa's Reindeer in the Winter Village. 10am-6pm |
| More: www.wonderlandtelford.com |
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| Mistletoe Auctions |
25.11.2008 - 06.12.2008 |
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Little Hereford Yard,
Tenbury Wells |
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| The 2008 Mistletoe Auction dates are 25th November, 2nd December and 9th December. Mistletoe from England and Wales will be auctioned in lots as well as Christmas trees and wreaths. See website for details |
| More: www.tenbury-mistletoe-festival.co.uk |
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| Santa Express, |
29.11.2008 - 24.12.2008 |
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Llangollen Railway,
The Station, Abbet Road, LLangollen, LL20 8SN |
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0844 4439373 |
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| Meet Santa and his helpers as they dash through the train with gifts for all the children. Adults will get mince pies and sherry. 11am-6:15pm |
| More: www.santaspecials.co.uk |
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| Traditional Christmas |
29.11.2008 - 24.12.2008 |
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Rays Farm Country Matters
Billingsley, Bridgnorth WV16 6PF |
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| Welcome to an old fashioned Christmas. See baby Jesus in the donkeys stable with Mary, Joseph, the Three Kings and the Wise Men. Chat to Father Christmas as he prepares the childrens toys for that magical night. See Rudolph and friends waiting to pull the sleigh full of presents. |
| More: www.raysfarm.com/xmas.html |
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| Christmas Flowers Workshops |
30.11.2008 - 07.12.2008 |
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| Special flower arrangements for the Christmas season, the session includes the workshop, a 3-course lunch in the House and a Christmas flower arrangement to take home. Pre-booking is required. £57.50 per person |
| More: www.weston-park.com |
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| Yuletide Lunches |
01.12.2008 - 23.12.2008 |
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| More: www.longmynd.co.uk |
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| Christmas Wonderland |
01.12.2008 - 24.12.2008 |
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| Our enchanting Santa begins his magical wonder at Park Hall on 1st Dec and will be in residence every Fri,Sat &Sun until 24th Dec. Santa will see groups on any day from 1st-24th Dec and is available daily from 19th-24th Dec.for all visitors |
| More: www.parkhallfarm.co.uk/events/event_christmas.shtml |
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| Santa Safari |
01.12.2008 - 24.12.2008 |
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West Midland Safari and Leisure Park,
Spring Grove, Bewdley, Worcs. DY12 1LF |
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| Santa is waiting for all the good little boys and girls to visit. The Aniaml reserve will also be open so come early and do the 4 mile drive visiting the white lions, white tigers and more. 10am-3pm |
| More: www.santasafari.com |
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| Christmas in the Stables |
02.12.2008 - 20.12.2008 |
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| Christmas in the Stables includes a three course traditional Christmas dinner with coffee and mince pies and entertainment. Ideal for small parties, friends or colleagues to celebrate the festive season. £37.50 per person Must book |
| More: www.weston-park.com |
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| A Tour of Hobson's Brewery |
02.12.2008 - .. |
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Hobson's Brewery,
Cleobury Mortimer |
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| A tour of Hobson's Brewery in Cleobury Mortimer showcasing recent improvements to the sustainability of the business. Booking essential. 7.00 - 9.30pm |
| More: www.shropshirehillsaonb.co.uk |
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| Festival of Christmas Music |
02.12.2008 - .. |
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St Nicholas Church,
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| Beaumaris Singers of Newport present part one of Handel's Messiah, Britten's Hymn to St Cecelia and Lauridsen's Ave Maria. Festive drinks and mince pies followed by Christmas carols. 7-30 pm £10 (£8 concessions) |
| More: www.beaumarissingers.org |
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| Late Night Christmas Shopping! |
02.12.2008 - .. |
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NATIONAL TRUST |
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| Entertainment and festivities in the Tea Room and National Trust Shop. Shuttle provided from Mayfair Community Centre. Please see website for details. 4.30pm-7.30pm |
| More: www.cardingmillvalley.com |
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| Literary Suppers: Charles Dickens |
02.12.2008 - .. |
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Wightwick Manor, The Tearoom
Wightwick Bank, Wolverhampton, WV6 8EE |
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| A festive evening of food and fiction. Listen to extracts from 'A Christmas Carol', whilst enjoying a three-course meal, inspired by dishes direct from the pages of Dickens' works. Booking Essential 01902 760100 7.30pm - 9.30pm £30 |
| More: www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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| Mamma Mia! |
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| Flicks in the Sticks is screening Mamma Mia! Please book in advance for this blockbuster! 20.15 £3.50 / £3 |
| More: www.artsalive.co.uk |
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| Christmas Quiz |
03.12.2008 - 03.12.2008 |
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Elephant& Castle pub
Stafford Street, St.Georges, Telford |
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01952502738 |
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| Christmas Quiz in aid of Wellington Cottage Care. Gallon of Beer for winning team. 7-30 UNTIL 10-30app £10-00 team of 4 or teams can be less than 4 |
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| Robin Hood |
03.12.2008 - 04.01.2009 |
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| More: www.musichall.co.uk |
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| A Concert by the Shrewsbury Symphony Orchestra |
03.12.2008 - .. |
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Alington Hall,
Shrewsbury School, Shrewsbury |
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| Conductor John Moore directs Haydn-Symphony no 94 in G (Surprise)* Sanit Saens-'Danse Macabre' (solo violin:Paul Bramwell) * Mahler-Symphony No 1 in D. 7:30pm £9, £7, £2 |
| More: www.shrewsbury.org.uk |
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| Climbing Ledgend Lectures |
03.12.2008 - .. |
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The Gateway Arts Centre,
Shrewsbury |
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01743 231649 |
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| Mark Fowler has just climbed the 6,792 metre west face of Vasuki Parbat in the Himalayas but he will be in Shrewsbury to relate all his experiences. £10, £12 at the door |
| More: www.highsports.co.uk |
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| City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra |
04.12.2008 - 04.12.2008 |
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| City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (Sponsored by Mitchells & Butlers) presents a Concert by the Little Big Band. Tickest also available from Royal British Legion, County Office, Network House, Oxon Business Park, Shrewsbury, SY3 5AB 7.30pm £10.00 per ticket |
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| Wellington Cottage Care Christmas Fayre |
04.12.2008 - 04.12.2008 |
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| Wellington Cottage Care Christmas Fayre on 4th December from 2pm to 4pm to include tombola, stalls, refreshments and a raffle. All Welcome. 2pm - 4pm |
| More: www.wellingtoncare.org.uk |
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| Wem Christmas festival |
04.12.2008 - 04.12.2008 |
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| Switch on of wem christmas lights band choirs stalls and more. 6-9pm free |
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| Christmas Crackers -The Concert! |
04.12.2008 - .. |
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| The popular event is back! Our Christmas concert returns with a vengence! 7:30pm |
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| Mamma Mia! |
04.12.2008 - .. |
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| Dont miss this Flicks in the Sticks screening of the blockbuster film! Book your seat in advance to avoid disapointment! 7.30pm |
| More: www.artsalive.co.uk |
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| Ballroom & Sequence Dance |
05.12.2008 - 05.12.2008 |
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| Ballroom and Sequence Dance 8pmm-11pm Live music by Johnny Boonham on keyboard Raffle, refreshments and bar. Why not join our friendly group for a good nights dancing. 8pm-11pm £3.50 |
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| Deck the Hall Preview and Reception |
05.12.2008 - 05.12.2008 |
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Preview 6pm Reception 7.15pm £10 to include refreshments and entertainment |
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| Family Quiz |
05.12.2008 - 05.12.2008 |
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the Alexanda inn,
10 slaney street, Oakengates, Telford |
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01952502738 |
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| In aid of wellington cottage care, 79 haygate road wellington, telford, prize for the winning team, raffle, a lot of fun for all the family, all very welcome 7-30 for 8-00 start £16 per team of 4 or £4 per person, teams can be less than 4 |
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| Quiz night |
05.12.2008 - 05.12.2008 |
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The Alexanda Inn,
10 Slaney Street, Oakengates, Telford |
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01952502738 |
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| A family quiz evening, in aid of Wellington Cottage Care 79 haygate road Wellington, there will be raffle and prizes for the wining team.. all proceeds go to cottage care. 7-30 for 8-00pm £4 per person teams of 4 or less |
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| Festival of Christmas Trees with Musical Interludes |
05.12.2008 - 07.12.2008 |
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| Decorated Christmas trees with Musical Interludes and Refreshments. Special Concert by Candlelight 6th December at 7.30pm with mulled wine and mince pies. 5th December 2008 11am to 8.30pm Saturday 6th December 2008 10am to 5.45pm, 7th December 2008 12noon to 5.30pm Concert £3.50 |
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| Christmas Traditional Dining in the House |
05.12.2008 - 20.12.2008 |
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| The House is elegantly dressed with Christmas trees and traditional decorations as you would expect. An exquisite dining experience awaits followed by coffee and liqueurs in the Library and entertainment prior to departing or retiring to one of our luxurious 28 bedrooms. Traditional English breakfast served in the morning. |
| More: www.weston-park.com |
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| Day Out with Thomas Christmas Special |
05.12.2008 - 21.12.2008 |
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Telford Steam Railway,
The Old Loco Shed, Bridge Road, Horsehay, TF4 2NF |
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07765 858348 |
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| Travel with Thomas to santa land and visit Santa in his Grotto. Adults get a mince pie and hot drink and children get a gift. 10am-4pm, weekends only |
| More: www.telfordsteamrailway.co.uk |
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| Christmas Evening at Coalport |
05.12.2008 - .. |
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Coalport China Museum,
Coalport, Ironbridge, TF8 7DQ |
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01952 884391 |
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| Christmas Fair |
06.12.2008 - 06.12.2008 |
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| A fun Christmas fair with an Eastern Bazaar theme. Stalls include gifts, crafts, decorations, jewellery and preserves. There is a cafe serving fresh sandwiches and delicious home-made cakes. 10am to 4pm Free admission |
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| Clungunford Christmas Market |
06.12.2008 - 06.12.2008 |
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Cuthbert’s Church,
Clungunford, South Shropshire |
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01588 660766 |
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| Singing by Candlelight with Jane Read |
06.12.2008 - 06.12.2008 |
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Cleobury North Village Hall,
Cleobury North, near Bridgnorth |
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01584 891656 |
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jane@songshops.co.uk |
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| Sacred songs in rounds and harmony, mainly from Taize. Simple to learn and beautiful to sing. All songs taught by ear. No singing experience needed. Everyone welcome. Clear, encouraging teaching. 3.30 - 7.30pm £10 in advance or £12 on the door |
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| A Country Christmas |
06.12.2008 - 07.12.2008 |
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| Celebrate the festive season with a truly homespun Christmas. Discover Father Christmas�s hideaway cabin and Elves workshop. Festive activities for the whole family, country craft stalls and local festive produce. 11am - 5pm NT Members Free, Adults £2, Children £1. Father Christmas Grotto �2 per child |
| More: www.virtual-shropshire.co.uk/shropshire_news/chirk-christmas.shtml |
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| Christmas Fayre at Weston Park |
06.12.2008 - 07.12.2008 |
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| Christmas Weekend |
06.12.2008 - 07.12.2008 |
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Blists Hill Victorian Town,
Legges Way, Madeley, Ironbridge, TF7 5DU |
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01952 884391 |
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| Deck the Hall |
06.12.2008 - 07.12.2008 |
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Loton Park,
Alberbury, Shrewsbury SY5 9AJ |
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01743 884439 |
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| A festival of christmas flowers and environmental art designed by West Shropshire Flower Club and displayed with the help of local community groups in and around Loton Park. 10am until 5pm Adults £6; Primary School childen £2 |
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| Frost Fair |
06.12.2008 - 07.12.2008 |
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Attingham Park
Shrewsbury, SY4 4TP |
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01743 708123 |
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| Wartime Christmas Weekend |
06.12.2008 - 07.12.2008 |
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10am - 6pm |
| More: www.rafmuseum.org |
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| Santa's Grotto |
06.12.2008 - 21.12.2008 |
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Powis Castle & Garden,
Welshpool, Powys, SY21 8RF |
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01938 551929 |
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| Santa's Grotto will be open on various dates in December at the castle shop. Each child recieves a gift and booking is Not Required 1pm - 3pm £2 |
| More: www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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| Peter Pan, |
06.12.2008 - 25.01.2008 |
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The Grand Theatre,
Lichfield Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1DE |
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01902 429212 |
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| A spectacular pantomime, set to have audiences hooked as the swashbuckling adventure is brought magically to life on stage. Join Peter, Captain Hook and Tinkerbell for a magical journey to Neverland! £9.50- £23.50 |
| More: www.grandtheatre.info |
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| Bishop's Castle Christmas Lights Festival |
06.12.2008 - .. |
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Bishops Castle |
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01588 638467 |
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| Father Christmas in his Grotto, fireworks, carol singers, Punch & Judy, late night shopping, real ales, a Christmas Lantern procession, live music, dance to the samba band underneath the fantastic lights. Free |
| More: www.bcchristmaslights.co.uk |
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| Celebrate Christmas |
06.12.2008 - .. |
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St Mary Magdalene Church,
East Castle Street, Bridgnorth, WV16 4AQ |
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| An evening of Christmas spirit and joy with St Mary's Choristers, St. Mary's Chamber Choir and organist Oliver Clarke. £7.50 |
| More: www.bridgnorth-anglican.org |
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| Christmas Carol Concert |
06.12.2008 - .. |
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Powis Castle and Garden Ballroom,
Welshpool, Powys, SY21 8RF |
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| Start carolling with Chester St Cecilia Singers. Tickets include refreshments. Booking Essential 7pm - 9pm All Tickets £12 |
| More: www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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| Christmas Gift Making Workshop |
06.12.2008 - .. |
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Coalport China Museum
Coalport, Ironbridge, TF8 7DQ |
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01952 884391 |
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