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Shropshire Events July 2012
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Whats on in Shropshire in July
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| Our Sporting Life Exhibitions |
07.04.2011 - 09.09.2012 |
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Coalbrookdale Gallery & Enginuity,
Museum of Iron, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge Gorge |
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IRONBRIDGE GORGE MUSEUMS |
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| Our Sporting Life, The Science of Sport at Enginuity will use the Museum’s collections and loan items to demonstrate the science behind modern, high-performance sports, The Coalbrookdale Gallery will draw on the Museum’s diverse collections and photographic sources to stage Our Sporting Life, Sporting Heroes, a display of images ranging from football, cricket and quoit teams to rowing clubs and coracle racing |
| More: www.ironbridge.org.uk |
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| CORE |
23.03.2012 - 30.09.2012 |
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ART EXHIBITION |
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| Visit CORE, a fantastic digital art installation designed by renowned international artist Kurt Hentschläger and experience a whole new digital world. This world-class piece of art forms the next generation of the Chicago-based artist’s generative 3D and audio work. Admission free to CORE in the Engine Shop (entry into the museum carries a fee). 10am - 5pm. |
| More: www.ironbridge.org.uk/about_us/news_releases/article.asp?id=486 |
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| Blakemoorgate Cottages open day |
10.06.2012 - 08.07.2012 |
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HERITAGE |
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| Visit the recently restored 19th-centuary squatter cottages high on the top of The Stiperstones to see how some of the miners and their families lived. 11am and 3pm. Free event. |
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| Ludlow Festival |
23.06.2012 - 08.07.2012 |
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Ludlow |
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| 1940's Weekend |
30.06.2012 - 01.07.2012 |
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Severn Valley Railway,
Bridgnorth to Kidderminster |
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| We turn the clocks back to the 1940's with this lighthearted journey back to wartime Britain. This is one of our most popular events of the year. Come as you are or why not dress in 1940s style!!!!! Also 23 & 24 June. |
| More: www.svr.co.uk |
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| UK Motorhome Summer Fair |
30.06.2012 - 01.07.2012 |
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MOTORHOME SHOW |
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| A great place to find your next motorhome. Whether you are a day visitor, weekend camper or club rally, you can be guaranteed a warm welcome at this event. 9am - 5pm. Day admission - £6, under 14's free of charge |
| More: www.uksummerfair.co.uk |
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| Oswestry Games |
06.07.2012 - 15.07.2012 |
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SPORT |
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| The Oswestry Games will be a nine-day festival packed with local sport and arts events, to bring the Olympic Spirit to Oswestry in July 2012. various |
| More: www.oswestrygames.co.uk |
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| Oswestry Food & Drink Festival |
07.07.2012 - 08.07.2012 |
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Various locations around
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07972 113619 |
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FOOD FESTIVAL |
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| 6th Festival with the very best food & drink, exhibitors from around the area with demos,music & a great town festival feel. |
| More: www.oswestryfoodfestival.co.uk |
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| Twenty Twenty Art Exhibition |
07.07.2012 - 28.07.2012 |
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ART EXHIBITION |
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| Contemporary Medals exhibition. An exhibition of International contemporary art medals curated by the British medallist Ron Dutton. The exhibition will feature the medallic work of six UK based artists and six artists from other countries. Each artist is asked to exhibit 3 medals of their own choice reflecting their approach to medal making. There will be a catalogue accompanying the exhibition with an introduction by Philip Attwood, Curator of Coins and Medals of the British Museum. |
| More: www.twenty-twenty.co.uk |
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| Shrewsbury Green Fair |
07.07.2012 - .. |
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GREEN FAIR |
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| Learn about energy efficiency and recycling.. Woodland craft and up-cycle demonstrations, local craft and eco stalls, mini farmers market, live folk band and home-made refreshments and children's musical instruments workshop. 10.00-4.00pm. Free entry. |
| More: www.shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk |
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| Wenlock Olympian Games Opening Ceremony *TBC* |
07.07.2012 - .. |
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| *DATE TO BE CONFIRMED* Procession from the town to the Linden Field followed by entertainment, including a performance of the official Olympic Welcome Song. The Welcome Song project is a collaboration between West Midlands, South West and South East, led by folk musician Eliza Carthy and will be performed in Much Wenlock, Chipping Campden, Weymouth, Stoke Mandeville and Olympic Park.. Full details to be announced early 2012. |
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| Squeezing Shropshire Concert |
07.07.2012 - 07.07.2012 |
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| A unique concert featuring top line folk musicians who all are masters of the squeezebox. 7.30 pm. Adult £11.00 Concession £9.00. For early bird prices please check the website |
| More: www.raylangton.com |
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| Squeezing Shropshire Melodeon Workshop |
07.07.2012 - 07.07.2012 |
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WORKSHOP |
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| Squeezing Shropshire's third Big Squeeze Day of workshops for melodeon players. 10.30-5.00 pm. Early bird tickets £30.00 up to 15th April then £40.00. £15,00 for those in full time education |
| More: www.raylangton.com |
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| Labyrinth, demonstrations & exhibition |
07.07.2012 - 15.07.2012 |
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| A spiritual journey around the church and grounds with participation for children/school groups. Lace making demonstration [7th] historical artefacts etc. and refreshments. 10.00 - 18.00. Schools by arrangement. Free. Donations appreciated. |
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| Wrockwardine Village Fete |
07.07.2012 - .. |
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Chuch Farm Guest House Gardens,
Wrockwardine Village, Nr Wellington |
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01952 251927 |
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VILLAGE FETE |
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Starts at 1pm. Stalls, entertainment, brass band teas & coffees etc: Call 01952 251927 for enquiries and further information. All proceeds to St Peters Church Wrockwardine
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| More: www.churchfarm-shropshire.co.uk |
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| Wenlock Olympian Games |
08.07.2012 - 21.07.2012 |
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WENLOCK OLYMPIAN GAMES |
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| Join us for the very special 2012 Wenlock Olympian Games. It was in 1850 that the first ever Olympian Games were held in Much Wenlock. The brainchild of Dr William Penny Brookes, the games inspired re-birth of the modern Olympic Games in 1896. The Wenlock games continue to be held on the original field every July attracting competitors from all over the UK. |
| More: www.wenlock-olympian-society.org.uk |
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| Whitchurch Car Boot & Collectors Fair |
08.07.2012 - 08.07.2012 |
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CAR BOOT |
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| Event supports local charity. Stallholders set up from 7.30am; gates open to the public 8am. On site cafe and toilets. Finish approx 12 noon. £1 for adults; children free |
| More: www.dearnford.com |
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| Wenlock Olympian Games Celebration |
14.07.2012 - .. |
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CELEBRATION |
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| A new event to celebrate Much Wenlock's Olympian heritage. Street markets, entertainment and exhibitions will take place around the town. |
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| Ironbridge Gorge Brass Band Festival |
14.07.2012 - 15.07.2012 |
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The Museum of Iron,
Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge Gorge |
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MUSIC FESTIVAL |
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| The Ironbridge Gorge Brass Band Festival's reputation is growing enormously year on year and 2012 is already promising to set new records. With the help, support, enthusiasm and goodwill shown to the festival, we are confident that 2012 will be far and away the best event yet. See website for details. |
| More: www.ironbridgebandfestival.co.uk |
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| Large Model Aircraft Rally |
14.07.2012 - 15.07.2012 |
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RAF Museum Cosford,
Shifnal TF11 8UP |
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01902 376 200 |
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| Hundreds of scale models of iconic aircraft will be taking to the skies at the annual Large Model Aircraft Rally. This famous air show is in miniature. Family fun fair, aircraft simulators, trade stands. |
| More: www.rafmuseum.org.uk/cosford |
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| Rea Valley Local Produce Market |
15.07.2012 - 15.07.2012 |
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MARKET |
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| Buy quality fresh local produce at this indoor produce and craft market. Plenty of free parking 10.00 - 3pm. Free |
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| International Garden Photographer of the Year Exhibition |
18.07.2012 - 01.09.2012 |
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PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION |
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| View the fantastic skill of the winning and finalist photographers from the fourth IGPOTY competition in this fascinating exhibition of photographs of gardens, plants, flowers and botany. 10am - 5pm. FREE ENTRY |
| More: www.ironbridge.org.uk |
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| Encompass360 |
19.07.2012 - 22.07.2012 |
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The Edge Arts Centre,
Farley Road, Much Wenlock TF13 6NB |
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01952 728911 |
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| A dance and digital media extravaganza that makes links across continents and wraps dancing images around the audience. Different styles of dance will collide, merge and collaborate. Experience film, live performance, digital installations and a breath taking finale show in a huge 360-degree digital igloo. Encompass360 has connected people all around the world with local and international performers live and on-screen. This will be an experience not to be missed. Encompass360 is part of Dancing for the Games, which is inspired by London 2012 and part of the Cultural Olympiad in the West Midlands. |
| More: www.shrop.net/encompass |
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| Festival at the Edge |
20.07.2012 - 22.07.2012 |
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STORY TELLING FESTIVAL |
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| A weekend of fantastic storytelling, tall tales, terrific tellers, music and more, surrounded by breathtaking views of the Shropshire countryside. |
| More: www.festivalattheedge.org |
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| Annual Sweet Pea Show |
21.07.2012 - 22.07.2012 |
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FLOWER SHOW |
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| The Eckford Sweet Pea Society, in 2012 welcomes the National Sweet Pea Society with its Late Show to Wem. Seventy five competitive classes include Formal Vases, Bowls, Baskets, Special section for Victorian Old Fashioned varieties, Floral Art, Children's section and Decorated Shops and Businesses and an Extensive Display of Wem History in Photographs, cuttings and memorabillia in St Peter & St Paul Parish Church, to include the Eckford family history. |
| More: www.virtual-shropshire.co.uk/sweet-pea/ |
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| Words in Action - Calligraphy Exhibition |
21.07.2012 - 04.08.2012 |
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| An Exhibition of Calligraphy by Shropshire Scribes. Also a children's display from a local school and an opportunity for the public to try out some calligraphy. Daily 10.00am to 5.00pm (Closed Sundays). Free. |
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| Church Stretton Arts Festival |
22.07.2012 - 04.08.2012 |
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| A two-week celebration of music and the visual arts with classical concerts, celebrity lectures, drama, jazz and a showcase of local youth talent. The Art and Crafts exhibition is the biggest in Shropshire. A few musical highlights include Jacqui Dankworth, Pascal Roge and Tasmin Little. |
| More: www.strettonfestival.org.uk |
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| Impressionist Painting Course |
23.07.2012 - 25.07.2012 |
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| Views across fields, towards the church, the woods and the hills beyond provide the backdrop for our paintings. Paul will work with students painting scenes using the techniques of Monet. 10.00am to 4.00pm. £175 including lunch. |
| More: www.paulpriestley.com |
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| Whitchurch Car Boot & Collectors Fair |
29.07.2012 - 29.07.2012 |
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CAR BOOT SALE |
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| Event supports local charity. Stallholders set up from 7.30am; gates open to the public 8am. Sellers fees: Cars £8; estates, 4x4s and small vans £10; large vans/trailers £12. On site cafe and toilets. Finish approx 12 noon. 7.30am for stallholders; 8am for public. Adults £1; children free. |
| More: www.dearnford.com |
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