| Just the Two of Us |
27.04.2008 - 10.05.2008 |
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Bear Steps Gallery,
St Alkmunds Place, Shrewsbury, SY1 1UH |
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| Photography by Sabine |
29.04.2008 - 31.05.2008 |
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| Ironbridge Gorge Walking Festival |
03.05.2008 - 11.05.2008 |
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around Ironbridge. Coalbrookdale, The Wrekin
Green Wood Centre, Station Road, Coalbrookdale, TF8 7DR |
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01952 432769 |
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| The Ironbridge Gorge ‘Gorgeous Walks’ Festival has expanded its 2008 programme with walks from 40 mins.-6 hrs to include a 12 mile Heritage Trail; Photography for Beginners; walks themed round watercourses, walking for health, circular tours, mining, historic railways. dawn chorus is 5:30am, normally 10:30am-5pm Walks are free but money is needed for pub meals |
| More: www.virtual-shropshire.co.uk/shropshire_news/ironbridge-wf.shtml |
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| 50 in The Footprint Exhibition |
03.05.2008 - 31.05.2008 |
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Fusion Gallery, Jackfield Tile Museum
Ironbridge Gorge TF8 7DQ |
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01952 884 391 |
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| Featuring 50 works of art from 14 Shropshire artists, including Beverley Fry, the exhibition is a showcase for the many and varied artistic talents currently flourishing in Shropshire. The free entry exhibition will be open daily from 10am to 5pm. |
| More: www.virtual-shropshire.co.uk/shropshire_news/fusion-50.shtml |
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| Behind Closed Doors |
03.05.2008 - 31.05.2008 |
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Weston Park,
Weston-under-Lizard, nr. Shifnal, TF11 8LE |
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01952 852100 |
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| The house trail will give you a rare opportunity to see inside cabinets in the Weston Park collection. Collect a self-led leaflet and learn about where they were made, how, by whom and about the people who commissioned them. |
| More: www.weston-park.com |
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| Two Great Shows at Twenty Twenty |
03.05.2008 - 31.05.2008 |
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| Kevan Hopson in his 50th year has produced fifty new works of art using driftwood and found objects. The Twenty Twenty Jewellery Show featuring contemporary maker Clare Hillerby. Tues-Sat 10am to 5.30pm Free |
| More: www.twenty-twenty.co.uk |
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| Habeas Corpus |
08.05.2008 - 10.05.2008 |
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Theatre on the Steps,
Stoneway Steps, Bridgnorth, WV16 4BD |
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01746 764949 |
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| The play highights the sexual excesses of the Middle Classes in the 1960's. Permissive society is taken to task and characters move in and out through a maze of mistaken identities and sexual encounters. 8pm Adult £15, OAP £7 |
| More: www.theatreonthesteps.co.uk |
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| Shoo Shoo Baby - Delicious! |
09.05.2008 - 09.05.2008 |
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| Shoo Shoo Baby blend dry humour, rich harmonies and pulse racing costume changes in their new show, Delicious! With witty new arrangements of familiar songs, Big Spender, The Monster Mash and Anything Goes, no theme tune, jazz standard or pop song is safe from their tongue-in cheek treatment or quirky interpretation. 19.30 £8 adult £7 Concs £5 Child |
| More: www.artsalive.co.uk |
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| InSpire |
09.05.2008 - 11.05.2008 |
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CRAFT EXHIBITION |
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| InSpire is a textile exhibition by Anne Armes and Sylvie Milton. With teas and homemade cakes in the village hall 10:00-4:00 £1 entry-proceeds to the church |
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| Jazzin' Llangollen 2008 |
09.05.2008 - 11.05.2008 |
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Llangollen Royal Pavilion,
Abbey Road, Llangollen, Denbighshire, Wales, LL20 8SW |
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01976 860111 |
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| An innovative and exciting jazz weekend with a great line-up of traditional and contemporary jazz artists. Something for everyone whether you're a dedicated jazz, gospel or world music fan. |
| More: www.royal-pavilion.co.uk |
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| The Leek Embroidery Society |
09.05.2008 - .. |
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Sunnycroft Villa,
200 Hollyhead Road, Wellington, TF1 2DR |
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01952 242884 |
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7pm-9pm. Booking Required £12 |
| More: www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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| Three Men In A Bow Tie |
09.05.2008 - .. |
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The Old Hall School,
Sutherland Road, Wellington |
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01952 223213 |
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| A repertoire of self-penned material, singing silly songs and telling topical tales about the pleasure and pain of rural living. The show has the feel of a madcap, modern day “Flanders and Swann”. 7:30pm £8 |
| More: www.threemeninabowtie.co.uk |
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| Newport Male Voice Choir |
10.05.2008 - 10.05.2008 |
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| A charity concert in aid of Wellington Cottage Care, sponsored by Wellington Market Company. Tickets available in advance on 01952 261333 or on the door on the night. 7.30pm - 9pm £5 per ticket |
| More: www.wellingtoncare.org.uk |
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| Relax Kids and FUNky Mums |
10.05.2008 - 10.05.2008 |
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| Mums rediscover their funky selves with a Nia Fusion Fitness experience whilst their little angels (3 - 9 years welcome) take a magical journey into relaxation and meditation. 10am to 12pm £25 per mum and child pair. Additional child £5 each. |
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| Creative Break Weekend |
10.05.2008 - 11.05.2008 |
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| Marbury Merry Days |
10.05.2008 - 11.05.2008 |
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COUNTRY FAIR |
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| A traditional 2 day country fair will all the trimmings. The program reads Model flying, Pinxton Puppets, Falconry, Gundogs, Shrewsbury Morris Dancers, parade of vintage vehicles and tractors, static display of vintage motorcycles and vehicles, Whitchurch Band, organ music, spinning and steam boats. 12:30pm Adult £4, Child £3 |
| More: www.marburymerrydays.co.uk |
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| The New Seaside Special |
10.05.2008 - 11.05.2008 |
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Severn Valley Railway
Bridgnorth to Kidderminster |
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01299 403816 |
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Donkey rides, Punch and Judy, Magif shows, Fortune teller,Display of vintage slot machines. |
| More: www.svr.co.uk |
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| The Old Barns Beer Festival |
10.05.2008 - 11.05.2008 |
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The Swan, Marbury,
Near Whitchurch SY13 4LN |
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01948 662220 |
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| In conjunction with Marbury Merry Days the beer festival is being held in the black and white barns at The Swan, just 2 mins. from the festival. Featuring 25-30 guest beers from Wales, Shropshire and Cheshire and a few further afield. |
| More: www.theswanatmarbury.co.uk |
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| Inside Out Art Exhibition |
10.05.2008 - 24.05.2008 |
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| Art Exhibition opening at 2pm Saturday 10th May by broadcaster Mavis Nicholson at The Hand Hotel Llanarmon DC. Live Music from The Mountee Band just back from The Alps. 2pm Saturday 10th May - 4pm Sat 24th May Free |
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| Glass Fusing Workshops |
10.05.2008 - 25.07.2008 |
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WORKSHOP |
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| Evening Scenic Rail Cruises |
10.05.2008 - 31.05.2008 |
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Severn Valley Railway
Kidderminster to Bridgnorth |
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01562 827232 |
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| Each Saturday in May. This is a diesel train service starting and returning to Kidderminster round trip or one way Bridgnorth to Kidderminster. 7pm |
| More: www.svr.co.uk |
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| Badger Watching Evening |
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| Join us on a wild night of badger watching. Purpose built hide just two yards away from a bussling badger sett, within a wildlife haven. Expert guide. Transport. Booking essential. 6.30pm-10.30pm £12.00 adults / £10.00 children (Over 8yrs) |
| More: www.shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk |
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| Bluebell and Woodland Walk |
10.05.2008 - .. |
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Upper Shadymoor Farm,
Stapleton, Dorrington, Shrewsbury |
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01743 718670 |
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| Bring walking boots and wellingtons and come experience the colour of springtime. Refreshments served. Proceeds to church and school. 11am-5pm Adult £3, Child £1.50 |
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| Classical Masterworks |
10.05.2008 - .. |
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Church Stretton School,
Shrewsbury Road, Church Stretton, |
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01694 723604 |
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| Stretton Choral Society. Mass in C, Op. 86 by Ludwig van Beethoven Requiem, KV626 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. 7:30pm |
| More: www.strettonchoral.org.uk |
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| Cound Fete |
10.05.2008 - .. |
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St. Peter's Church,
Cound , Nr. Shrewsbury |
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01952 510417 |
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judy.d@virgin.net |
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| A traditional family fete with musical entertainment, Maypole dancing, stalls, books, cakes, skittles, children's activities, exemption dog show, children's pet show and afternoon tea. 2pm |
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| Ifton Meadows Spring Fair |
10.05.2008 - .. |
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Ifton Meadows Nature Reserve,
St. Martins, Nr. Oswestry |
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| The grand opening of this old coal mining spoil as a green space. A new footpath will be opened by Rt. Hon. Owen Paterson MP at 12 noon. Election of St Martin's May Queen, raffles, entertainment, Harry Hamiltons Birds of Prey. 11:30am-5pm |
| More: www.stmartins-online.org.uk |
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| Leek Embroidery Demonstration |
10.05.2008 - .. |
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Sunnycroft Villa,
200 Hollyhead Road, Wellington, TF1 2DR |
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01952 242884 |
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| Specialist Jane Dew will be demonstrating the art of Leek Embroidery, with particular reference to Sunnycroft's own collection and the work of Joan Lander and Elizabeth Hampton. 1pm-5pm |
| More: www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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| Lions Big Night of Music |
10.05.2008 - .. |
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St. Leonard's Church,
St. Leonard's Close, Bridgnorth |
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07739564 499 |
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| In aid of Lion's charities, the program will feature The Highley Colliery Brass Band, Bridgnorth Male Voice Choir,Prima Donna, Bridgnorth Area Youth Orchestra, High Variety Saxaphone Quartet, Rock Day Sleeper, and Geoff Bodenham. 5:30pm outside if dry, 6:30pm in church main concert £10ea., £15 for a pair, £20 family |
| More: www.bridgnorthlions.org.uk |
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| Ludlow Orchestra Concert |
10.05.2008 - .. |
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St. John's Church,
Gravel Hill, Ludlow |
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01743 344233 |
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| Overture "The Merry Wives of Windsor", Norweigian Dance tunes, Hayden's Concert for a Trumpet, Brahms Symphony 2 in D, OP73. 7:30pm £8 / £7 OAP, £3.50 student |
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| Mountain Bike Challenge |
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| Sponsored 22 mile, mostly off-road route not normally open to the public. Runners can enter. There's also a 6 mile family trek. Entry Forms: - Stuart Barkley Cycles, Salop Road, Oswestry 9:30am for 10am |
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| Secrets of A Shropshire Coracle |
10.05.2008 - .. |
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Harper Adams University College,
nr. Newport |
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01952 815268 |
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| Secrets of the traditional Shropshire coracle will be unveiled in a 2 day workshop at the school. Led by a leading coracle builder, you will be guided through the steps to making an Ironbridge coracle. |
| More: www.harper-adams.ac.uk |
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| The Selfish Giant |
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| Sealegs Puppet Theatre presents an Oscar Wilde production using crafted puppets, story telling, beautiful musical soundtrack. The story of a selfish giant who built a wall around his garden. 7:30pm Adult £4, Child £2.50 |
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| Car Boot Sale |
11.05.2008 - 11.05.2008 |
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| Gates open at 10.00am for setting up. Free entry shopping from 11.00am - 13.00pm. Refreshments avaliable. Proceeds towards musical instruments for the school. 10.00am - 13.00pm £5 per car - free entry shopping |
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| Mind, Body and Spirit Exhibition |
11.05.2008 - 11.05.2008 |
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| Visit the Mind, Body and Spirit Exhibition and treat yourself, friends and family to a day of relaxation, self-exploration and healing. Experience a range of different therapies and plus lots of beautiful gift. Free parking and talks. 10.30am - 4.30pm Entrance £1.00 adults Free for U18's |
| More: www.inner-dimensions.co.uk |
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| Visit Snailbeach Lead Mine |
11.05.2008 - 11.05.2008 |
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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 Free, but donations welcomed |
| More: shropshiremines.org.uk/snailbeach/sbsunday.htm |
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| Amphibian & Reptile Hunt |
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| Enjoy this opportunity to discover the amazing world of amphibians & reptiles on the Mosses with Pete Bowyer of Natural England. 9am - 11:30am FREE |
| More: www.naturalengland.org.uk |
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| Bluebell walk on Wenlock Edge |
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| Beautiful walk through the woods led by National Trust Learning Officer Rob Webster and Warden Nick Robinson. Please see website for details. 2pm-4.30pm �3 |
| More: www.cardingmillvalley.com |
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| Chirk Bluebell Walk |
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| Enjoy a walk with the Head Warden and experience the sight and scent of thousands of our favourite native flower blooming in the woodlands. 2pm normal admission plus £2.50 for guided walk |
| More: www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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| Make Do and Mend Day |
11.05.2008 - .. |
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Royal Air Force Museum Cosford,
Shifnal, TF11 8UP |
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01902 376200 |
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| Based in our wartime school room there is an opportunity to learn about rag rugs, rationing and make peg dolls. 10am-6pm |
| More: www.rafmuseum.org.uk |
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| Marches Festival of Transport |
11.05.2008 - .. |
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Ludlow Castle and Castle Square
Ludlow |
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01584 873355 |
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| Vintage motorcycles and cars, steam engines and trucks plus family entertainment and competitions. 10am-4pm Free |
| More: www.ludlowcastle.com |
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| Plant Fair |
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| The Family Telling Place |
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| A family friendly Sunday morning storytelling club. For Museums & Galleries Month We'll make a Mosaic and tell its story. 11.00am to 12.30pm. It's for children from 6 to 13 years old and their parents. A Mythstories storyclub event Free |
| More: www.mythstories.com |
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| What the Butler Saw |
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WESTON PARK - TOUR |
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| The Altered Body Exhibition |
12.05.2008 - 24.05.2008 |
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| 'The Altered Body' exhibition of images and artifacts from around the world demonstrating the wide variety of ways in which humans have altered their appearance. Please check the website for more information. 10am - 4pm FREE |
| More: www.thealteredbody.com |
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| Jazz Notes at The Edge |
12.05.2008 - .. |
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The Edge Arts Centre,
Farley Road, Much Wenlock, TF13 6NB |
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01952 728509 |
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| Bass-player Kyle Eastwood brings his exciting six-piece jazz ensemble for a great evening of swing, groove and funk. 8pm £14, £12 |
| More: www.edgeartscentre.co.uk |
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| Ludlow Local Produce Market |
12.05.2008 - .. |
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| Local farmers market boasting forty plus stalls full of fresh seasonal local produce. 9-2pm free |
| More: www.localtoludlow.org.uk |
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| Mountainboard Training |
12.05.2008 - .. |
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| The first of these academies will give young riders an opportunity to learn Boarder X racing skills and freestyle techniques for competition. |
| More: www.ridetheedge.co.uk |
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| InMe W/ Special Guests |
13.05.2008 - 13.05.2008 |
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Uk Rock Legends 'InMe' Come To Shrewsbury Town. Prepare For An Electric Show. Don't Miss Out
7:30 £9 In Advance - £12 On The Door |
| More: www.seetickets.com |
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| Musicality II |
15.05.2008 - 17.05.2008 |
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Talbot Theatre,
Heath Road, Whitchurch SY13 2BY |
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01948 660660 |
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| The Altered Body Lectures and Workshops |
15.05.2008 - 17.05.2008 |
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TALKS & WORKSHOPS |
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| 'The Altered Body' exhibition, lectures and workshops demonstrating the wide variety of ways in which humans have altered their appearance. Please check the website for more information. 10am - 4pm FREE |
| More: www.thealteredbody.com |
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| 2 One Act Plays - Tears & Laughter Theme |
16.05.2008 - 17.05.2008 |
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Shawbury Village Hall,
Church Street, Shawbury |
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