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Our Sporting Life Exhibitions
07.04.2011  -  09.09.2012
At:  Coalbrookdale Gallery & Enginuity,
Museum of Iron, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge Gorge
Tel: 01952 433 424
Email: 
Twitter:  blistshill
IRONBRIDGE GORGE MUSEUMS
Our Sporting Life Exhibitions
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
Factory Tour
03.01.2012  -  13.03.2012
At:  Craven Dunnill Jackfield Ltd,
Jackfield Tile Museum, Ironbridge Gorge, TF8 7LJ
Tel: 01952 884124
Email:  sales@cravendunnill-jackfield.co.uk
Twitter: 
GUIDED TOUR
Factory Tour
Tour of tile manufacturer Craven Dunnill Jackfield Ltd. Company history & buildings. See and hear about the workings of the decorative Floor & Wall Tile departments. Tuesdays only. 11.30am. Adult £7.60 60plus £7.10 Child/Student £5.10.
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National Theatre Live
09.02.2012  -  29.03.2012
At:  Aston on Clun Village Hall,
Broome Road SY7 8EH
Tel: 01588 660893
Email:  jeffrey.else@virginmedia.com
Twitter: 
National Theatre Live
National Theatre Productions broadcast live via satellite on a big screen. 9th February - Travelling Light. Nicholas Wright’s new comedy stars Anthony Sher. 1st March – Comedy of Errors Lenny Henry returns to Shakespeare in this farcical comedy about mistaken identity. 29th March – She Stoops to Conquer stars Coronation Street’s Katherine Kelly. 6.30 for 7.00pm. £9.50 .
More: www.2shrop.net/AstononClunVillageHall
Borderlines Film Festival
24.02.2012  -  11.03.2012
At:  various venues across
Herfordshire & Shropshire
Tel:
Email: 
Twitter:  borderlines
FILM FESTIVAL
Borderlines Film Festival
17 days of non-stop cinema in steel and glass arts centres, stuccoed assembly rooms, the back rooms of pubs and innumerable village.
More: www.borderlinesfilmfestival.co.uk
Art Exhibition
28.02.2012  -  31.03.2012
At:  Oswestry Visitor & Exhibition Centre
Church Terrace, Oswestry SY11 2TE
Tel: 01691 662753
Email:  ot@oswestry-welshborders.org.uk
Twitter:  OswestryTourism
ART EXHIBITION
Art Exhibition
Art exhibition with Ann Easthope, vibrant flower paintings. Sandy Best, beatifully knitted hats, scarves & bags. Helen Jones, hand woven rugs & Helena Barber, landscape watercolours. Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm Free Entry
More: www.oswestry-welshborders.org.uk
Oswestry Youth Music Festival
01.03.2012  -  04.03.2012
At:  Christchurch & Oswestry Methodist Church,
Chapel Street, Oswestry
Tel: 01691 831069
Email:  haughton@mallard99.demon.co.uk
Twitter:  DorothyHaughton
MUSIC FESTIVAL
Oswestry Youth Music Festival
A competition for young musicians which members of the public are invited to attend to enjoy and celebrate the talent of our young people. free.
More: www.oswestry-tc.org.uk
Film 'The Guard' (15)
01.03.2012  -  ..
At:  The Talbot Theatre,
Whitchurch Leisure Centre , Heath Road SY13 2BY
Tel: 01948 660660
Email:  jennywhitchurchleisurecentre@hotmail.com
Twitter: 
FILM
Film 'The Guard' (15)
Hilarious black comedy - 21st century 'Local Hero'. many a laugh between a country 'fool' and smart 'city' outsider. 7.30pm - 9pm. £4 adults/ £3.50 concessions/ £3 students
More: www.whitchurchleisurecentre.co.uk
Vamos Theatre
01.03.2012  -  ..
At:  Trefonen Village Hall,
Trefonen
Tel: 01691 657011
Email: 
Twitter: 
ARTS ALIVE
Vamos Theatre
Much Ado About Wenlock. With the approaching London Olympics 2012, Vamos Theatre is set to explore it’s unlikely UK roots from the small Shropshire town. Much Ado About Wenlock will be full mask production, with original music, a combination of physicality, theatricality and dance choreography. The play features characters drawn from the local Victorian community; the butcher’s wife will be practicing her hammer throws with un-plucked pheasants; the postman using his letters and parcels to perfect his discus; the local school children, under the stern eye of the strict school mistress and her authoritarian hand, will do their very best! Heart warming humour and history. 7pm. Adult £7.50, Child £4, Family £20.
More: www.artsalive.co.uk
Watercolour for Beginners
02.03.2012  -  06.04.2012
At:  Qube gallery,
Oswald Road, Oswestry SY11 1RB
Tel: 01691 656882
Email:  info@qube-oca.org.uk
Twitter:  qubeoca
ART COURSE
Watercolour for Beginners
This course is for complete beginners who wish to learn the art of watercolour. Led by artist Elaine Tully. 10am - 12pm. £36 for the six week block.
More: www.qube-oca.org.uk
Whalebone: Origins Tour
02.03.2012  -  ..
At:  Westbury Village Hall,
Hinwood Road, Westbury SY5 9QU
Tel: 01743 884099
Email: 
Twitter: 
MUSIC
Whalebone: Origins Tour
High energy acoustic music alongside haunting atmospheric tunes. The show includes brand-new material, inventive interpretations of traditional music, rock classics and original material plus tall tales, folklore and myths. Starts 7.30pm (doors open 7pm). £7.50 (£4.00 concessions).
More: www.whalebone-music.com
Joint Memorial Concert
03.03.2012  -  03.03.2012
At:  Abraham Darby Academy,
Ironbridge Road, Madeley, Telford TF7 5HX
Tel: 07798 843458
Email:  asroberts115@gmail.com
Twitter:  abdabsmusic
MUSIC
Joint Memorial Concert
Joint Memorial Concert in memory of Shirley Davis and Bill Holyhead with Abraham Darby Academy Bands Jackfield Elcock-Reisen Brass Band and Hadley Orpheus Male Voice choir 19.30pm - 22.30pm. £8 / £6
More: www.abrahamdarbymusic.co.uk
Musical Concert
03.03.2012  -  03.03.2012
At:  United Reformed Church,
English Bridge, Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 368932
Email:  surcoffice@talktalk.net
Twitter: 
MUSIC
Musical Concert
Patchwork Junior Community Choir assisted by ochestra and ensemble present a musical evening concert as part of 150th Anniversary celebrations of the United Reformed Church in Shrewsbury. 19.30 - 21.30.
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Spring Fayre
03.03.2012  -  03.03.2012
At:  Wem Senior Club,
Chapel Street, Wem SY4 5ER
Tel: 01743 492396
Email:  lingendavies@sath.nhs.uk
Twitter: 
SPRING FAYRE
Spring Fayre
Come along to the Spring Fayre in aid of Lingen Davies Cancer Centre Appeal. Stalls include tombola, books, nearly new and homemade cakes. 60p admission includes refreshments. 9am. 12 noon.
More: www.lingendavies.org.uk/Fundraising/events.htm
7 Stars of Jazz
03.03.2012  -  ..
At:  Ludlow Assembly Rooms
1 Mill Street, Ludlow SY8 1AZ
Tel: 01584 878141
Email: 
Twitter: 
MUSIC
7 Stars of Jazz
The groups eclectic mix of Chicago/Swing and Dixieland plus a hint of Vaudeville makes it impossible not to be swept along. 7pm.
More: www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk
Academy of Ancient Music
03.03.2012  -  ..
At:  Ludlow Assembly Rooms,
1 Mill Street, Ludlow SY8 1AZ
Tel: 01584 878141
Email: 
Twitter: 
MUSIC
Academy of Ancient Music
Brilliant young violinist Alina Ibragimova makes her Academy of Ancient Music debut in a programme which vividly charts the violin as a solo instrument. 7.30pm.
More: www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk
Watercolour Workshop
04.03.2012  -  04.03.2012
At:  Kinnerley Parish Hall,
Kinnerley, Nr Oswestry
Tel: 01691 682169
Email:  david@david-walker.org.uk
Twitter:  WalkerArtist
ART WORKSHOP
Watercolour Workshop
An Introduction or refresher to Watercolour techniques. Accompanying worksheets of all techniques taught. 'Enjoyment' is the theme of the workshop. 10am - 4pm. £35 pp.
More: www.david-walker.org.uk
Family Wildlife Fun
04.03.2012  -  ..
At:  The Stiperstones National Nature Reserve
Pennerley, Minsterley, SY5 0NE
Tel: 01743 792 294
Email:  stiperstone.events@naturalengland.org.uk
Twitter: 
FAMILY DAY
Family Wildlife Fun
Wildllife games and activities for all the family-Bring a picnic. 11am - 3pm. £1 per child. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Spring Walk at Weston Park
04.03.2012  -  ..
At:  Weston Park,
Weston-under-Lizard TF11 8LE
Tel: 01952 852100
Email: 
Twitter: 
WESTON PARK
Spring Walk at Weston Park
Head Gardener will be your guide as you explore areas of the estate not normally accessible to the visiting public including areas of historic interest. 10.30am. Adults £5.00, Seniors £4.50 and Children £3.00 .
More: www.weston-park.com
The Geology of The Stiperstones
04.03.2012  -  ..
At:  The Stiperstones National Nature Reserve,
Pennerley, Minsterley, SY5 0NE
Tel: 01743 792 294
Email:  stiperstone.events@naturalengland.org.uk
Twitter: 
WALK
The Geology of The Stiperstones
Enjoy the panoramic views from the top of the ridge while learning about how the landscape was sculpted during the ice age. 11am to 1pm. Booking essential £2.00 per person.
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Film 'Tinker, Taylor, Soldier, Spy' (15)
06.03.2012  -  ..
At:  The Talbot Theatre,
Whitchurch Leisure Centre , Heath Road SY13 2BY
Tel: 01948 660660
Email:  jennywhitchurchleisurecentre@hotmail.com
Twitter: 
FILM
Film 'Tinker, Taylor, Soldier, Spy' (15)
Big Screen version of John Le Carre's 1974 espionage classic. Gary Oldman excels as George Smiley. Also stars Colin Firth, John Hurst, Ciaran Hinds and Toby Jones. 7.30pm - 9.30pm. £4 adults/ £3.50 concessions/ £3 students
More: www.whitchurchleisurecentre.co.uk
Evening Yoga Classes
07.03.2012  -  07.03.2012
At:  The Lion Hotel,
Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 1UY
Tel: 07970795583
Email:  yogaspirituk@googlemail.com
Twitter:  C_Hinton
YOGA
Evening Yoga Classes
7.00pm - 8.30pm Traditional Yoga Class. 8.45pm - 9.45pm Evening relaxation class. You can book on the full course, or if you are visiting Shrewsbury you can drop-in. See website for info. 7.00pm - 9.45pm. from £6.00.
More: www.yogaspirit.co.uk/2011/11/27/yoga-and-relaxation-class
AnDa Union From The Steppes To The City
08.03.2012  -  08.03.2012
At:  The Ironworks,
Church Street, Oswestry SY11 2SP
Tel: 0845 2500517
Email:  info@kinokulture.org.uk
Twitter:  kinokulture
FILM
AnDa Union From The Steppes To The City
Borderlines Film Festival. Set against the background of Anda Union’s homeland and the nomadic way of life that evolved from it, this film is a rare insight into a forgotten land. 7:30pm - 9:30pm. Adult £5.00 children £3.00.
More: www.kinokulture.org.uk
Alice In Wonderland,
08.03.2012  -  10.03.2012
At:  Lilleshall Memorial Hall
Hillside, Lilleshall TF10
Tel: 07807500975
Email:  tickets@lilleshallpanto.co.uk
Twitter:  lilleshallpanto
PANTO
Alice In Wonderland,
Lilleshall Pantomime Group are again staging their annual panto. Join Alice and friends on a journey through Wonderland as she tries to escape the Queen, fun for all the family. 7.30pm & 2pm Saturday. Adults £5.00 Children £3.00.
More: www.lilleshallpanto.co.uk
Taekwondo classes
08.03.2012  -  ..
At:  Chelmarsh Parish Hall,
Chelmarsh, Bridgnorth WV16 6BA
Tel: 07969996055
Email:  neilmorris14@btinternet.com
Twitter: 
MARTIAL ART
Taekwondo classes
Learn authentic ITF taekwondo, selfdefence and improve fitness. Fun for the whole family from 5yrs upwards. come along and have a go with a free trial lesson. Every thursday from 5:45pm
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Jani Lang Band
09.03.2012  -  ..
At:  Ludlow Assembly Rooms
1 Mill Street, Ludlow SY8 1AZ
Tel: 01584 878141
Email: 
Twitter: 
MUSIC & DANCE
Jani Lang Band
Music and dances from Hungary, Transylvania and beyond. Jani Lang is a Hungarian fiddle player who is joined by some of the finest musicians from Scotland and Hungary to form the band.
More: www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk
Oswestry Festival of the Word
10.03.2012  -  30.03.2012
At:  Various locations around
Oswestry
Tel:
Email: 
Twitter:  oswestrylitfest
LITERARY FESTIVAL
Oswestry Festival of the Word
This year, we’ve pulled out all the stops and have a truly stella line-up for Oswestry. Well-known poets, authors, performers along with a wonderful array of events for young and old alike. See website for details!
More: www.oswestrylitfest.co.uk
Photography Workshop
10.03.2012  -  10.03.2012
At:  Qube
Oswald Road, Oswestry SY11 1RB
Tel: 01691 656882
Email:  info@qube-oca.org.uk
Twitter:  qubeoca
WORKSHOP
Photography Workshop
An introduction to digital photography with Paul Horton. This workshop is for ages 12 - 16. Part of The Feet of the West Midlands exhibition. 10.30am to 12.30pm £7.
More: www.qube-oca.org.uk
Pontesbury Potter
10.03.2012  -  10.03.2012
At:  Mary Webb Science College ,
Pontesbury SY5 0TG
Tel: 01743 354 450
Email:  appeals@severnhospice.org.uk
Twitter:  severnhospice
CHARITY EVENT
Pontesbury Potter
Severn Hospice hosts the annual Pontesbury Potter which is a 13 mile run or ramble. 8am - 5pm. Adult £10 Child £5.
More: www.severnhospice.org.uk
Shropshire Handmade and Vintage Fair
10.03.2012  -  10.03.2012
At:  The Memorial Hall,
Lyth Hill Road, Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury
Tel: 07917161965
Email:  lockstockboutique@ymail.com
Twitter: 
VINTAGE MARKET
Shropshire Handmade and Vintage Fair
Come along and enjoy a morning of affordable vintage accessories and handmade homewares. If you are from Shropshire and fancy having a stall, we still have a few available. 9.30am - 12 noon. £10 a stall Free entry.
More: www.facebook.com/pages/Shropshire-Handmade-and-Vinta
Wrexham Antiques & Collectors Fair
10.03.2012  -  10.03.2012
At:  Wrexham Memorial Hall
Bodhyfryd Wrexham LL12 7AG
Tel: 01492 547868
Email:  wrexhamfair@aol.com
Twitter: 
ANTIQUE FAIR
Wrexham Antiques & Collectors Fair
Wrexham Antiques & Collectors Fair, Memorial Hall, Wrexham, LL12 7AG, opens 9.30.a.m.-3.30.p.m. Adults £1.00, concessions 70p, children free accompanied by an adult.
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Twenty Twenty Art Exhibition
10.03.2012  -  31.03.2012
At:  Twenty Twenty Gallery,
3-4 High St, Much Wenlock TF13 6AA
Tel: 01952 727952
Email:  info@twenty-twenty.co.uk
Twitter: 
ART EXHIBITION
Twenty Twenty Art Exhibition
Early Spring show with Penelope Timmis and more.
More: www.twenty-twenty.co.uk
Whalebone: Origins Tour
10.03.2012  -  ..
At:  Longden Village Hall,
School Lane, Longden SY5 8EX
Tel: call 01743 860368 or 01743 860831
Email: 
Twitter: 
MUSIC
Whalebone: Origins Tour
High energy acoustic music alongside haunting atmospheric tunes. The show includes brand-new material, inventive interpretations of traditional music, rock classics and original material plus tall tales, folklore and myths. Starts 7.30pm (doors open 7pm). £7.50 (£4.00 concessions).
More: www.whalebone-music.com
Wenlock Olympian Live Arts Dance Festival
11.03.2012  -  11.03.2012
At:  The Edge Arts Centre,
Farley Road, Much Wenlcok TF13 6NB
Tel: 01952 433738
Email:  jackieharper@gmail.com
Twitter:  LiveArtsDance
DANCE FESTIVAL
Wenlock Olympian Live Arts Dance Festival
Fantastic opportunity for dance enthusiasts to enter Classical Greek, Ballet, Tap, Modern as well as other Genres. Open to all students up to age 18 - Join the Festival now! 10am - 6pm.
More: www.wenlock-olympian-society.org.uk/live-arts
Tim Dalling 'The Unhappy King'
13.03.2012  -  ..
At:  The Talbot Theatre,
Whitchurch Leisure Centre , Heath Road SY13 2BY
Tel: 01948 660660
Email:  jennywhitchurchleisurecentre@hotmail.com
Twitter: 
PERFORMANCE
Tim Dalling 'The Unhappy King'
Accordionist clown from The New Rope String Band performs a one-man show using masks, puppetry and music, then with his exuberant accordion and comic tendencies performs songs and poems. 7.30pm - 9.30pm. £8 adults/ £7 concs/£6 child/£25 family
More: www.whitchurchleisurecentre.co.uk
Wenlock Olympian Society Live Arts Festival
14.03.2012  -  17.03.2012
At:  The Edge Arts Centre,
Much Wenlock
Tel:
Email:  wenlocklivearts@gmail.com
Twitter:  wenlocklivearts
ARTS FESTIVAL
Wenlock Olympian Society Live Arts Festival
Competitive classes in creative writing, dance and music for children and young people aged 18 and under. MUSIC (Secondary): Wed 14th and Fri 16th March from 5.30pm. CREATIVE WRITING: Sat 17th March from 10am. MUSIC (Primary): Sat 17th March from 10am
More: www.wenlock-olympian-society.org.uk/live-arts
Evening Yoga Classes
14.03.2012  -  14.03.2012
At:  The Lion Hotel,
Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury SY1 1UY
Tel: 07970795583
Email:  yogaspirituk@googlemail.com
Twitter:  C_Hinton
YOGA
Evening Yoga Classes
7.00pm - 8.30pm Traditional Yoga Class. 8.45pm - 9.45pm Relaxation Class. Please join us either for the full course or if you are visiting Shrewsbury you can drop-in. See website for information. 7.00pm - 9.45pm. from £6.00.
More: www.yogaspirit.co.uk/2011/11/27/yoga-and-relaxation-class
A recital for Violin & Piano
15.03.2012  -  15.03.2012
At:  Maidment Auditorium, Shrewsbury School,
The Schools, Shrewsbury SY3 7BA
Tel: 01743 280810
Email:  dkwood@shrewsbury.org.uk
Twitter: 
MUSIC
A recital for Violin & Piano
Performed by David Joyce & john Moore. 19.30pm £5.
More: www.shrewsbury.org.uk/page/arts-events
Of Gods and Men (2010)
16.03.2012  -  16.03.2012
At:  The Hive,
5 Belmont, Shrewsbury SY1 1TE
Tel: 01743 234970
Email:  shrewsburyfilmsociety@gmail.com
Twitter:  ShrewsburyFS
FILM
Of Gods and Men (2010)
If you love cinema, social evenings and friendly surroundings all at a great price, why not join us at the Shrewsbury Film Society for this BAFTA nominated French drama. Film starts at 8pm. £5 (membership available).
More: www.hiveonline.org.uk/shrewsburyfilmsociety
An Audience with Paddy Ashdown
16.03.2012  -  ..
At:  Ludlow Assembly Rooms,
1 Mill Street, Ludlow SY8 1AZ
Tel: 01584 878141
Email: 
Twitter: 
TALK
An Audience with Paddy Ashdown
Paddy Ashdown has led a life packed with drama and adventure. Join him for a fascinating evening as he talks about his life and times, taking questions and signing his book A Fortunate Life. 7.30pm. £16 (£15 concs).
More: www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk
Matt Andersen returns - big blues
16.03.2012  -  ..
At:  Birchmeadow Centre,
Broseley TF12 5LP
Tel:
Email: 
Twitter: 
MUSIC
Matt Andersen returns - big blues
'Perfect pitch'in all its moods and volumes.
Matt's website is called 'stubby fingers' - but stubby or not, the way they worked his guitar was nothing short of breathtaking. Doors open 7:30 - local support act to start. £7 in advance, £8 at door.
More: www.birchmeadow.org.uk/events
Abseiling @RAF Cosford in aid of Midlands Air Ambulance
17.03.2012  -  17.03.2012
At:  RAF Cosford,
Shifnal, Shropshire TF11 8UP
Tel: 0800 8 40 20 40
Email:  info@midlandsairambulance.com
Twitter:  MAA_Charity
CHARITY EVENT
Abseiling @RAF Cosford in aid of Midlands Air Ambulance
Fancy climbing down a sheer drop to raise funds? The perfect way to add a few nerves to your challenge! MAA have teamed up with RAF Cosford Museum to give you the chance to abseil from the viewing tower within the Cold War Exhibition. A sheer drop of over 50 ft and descending surrounded by Missiles, Aircraft and Rockets, this will be an experience that has never been done before! Registration is £20 per person with a minimum sponsorship target of £100. Sign up and do something amazing in 2012: Help save lives. 11am. Registration £20 (Sponsorship target min £100)
More: www.midlandsairambulance.com/news-and-events.php?eventid=80
Durufle - Requiem
17.03.2012  -  17.03.2012
At:  Wrekin College,
Sutherland Rd, Wellington, Telford TF1 3BG
Tel: 01952 265625
Email:  music@wrekincollege.com
Twitter: 
MUSIC
Durufle - Requiem
Wrekin College combined choirs with the College Orchestra will perform the Requiem by Durufle, songs from "Les Miserables" and by Eric Whitacre 7.30pm
More: wrekincollege.com
Introduction to Digital Photography
17.03.2012  -  17.03.2012
At:  Qube,
Oswald Road, Oswestry SY11 1RB
Tel: 01691 656882
Email:  info@qube-oca.org.uk
Twitter:  qubeoca
WORKSHOP
Introduction to Digital Photography
An Introduction to Photography - Digital Photography Workshop with Paul Horton. This workshop is for adults and is part of the Feet of West Midlands exhibition. 10.30am to 12.30pm. £10.
More: www.qube-oca.org.uk
St Patrick's Night Ceilidh!
17.03.2012  -  17.03.2012
At:  Norton Village Hall,
Cheswardine Lane . Norton TF11 9EQ
Tel: 07792544008
Email:  clresctt@aol.com
Twitter: 
CEILIDH
St Patrick's Night Ceilidh!
Celebrate St Patrick's day with THE CROWS Live!Traditional 3 piece ceilidh band with caller. Includes supper, bar available. over 16s only. Come on let's shake a green leg! 8pm -11:30pm. £10.00 per ticket with supper.
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Launch of Walkers are Welcome
17.03.2012  -  ..
At:  The Priory Hall
Much Wenlock
Tel: 01952 728646
Email: 
Twitter: 
WALKING
Launch of Walkers are Welcome
Official launch of Much Wenlock's walking award.
More: www.muchwenlockguide.info
The Pink Floyd Show - the Darkside
17.03.2012  -  ..
At:  Ludlow Assembly Rooms,
1 Mill Street, Ludlow SY8 1AZ
Tel: 01584 878141
Email: 
Twitter: 
MUSIC
The Pink Floyd Show - the Darkside
No ordinary gig - it is a complete show constructed around the great Pink Floyd anthems including the early material of Syd Barratt, and classics. 8pm. £15.
More: www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk
Dance for All 2012
18.03.2012  -  18.03.2012
At:  The Edge Arts Centre,
Farley Road, Much Wenlock TF13 6NB
Tel: 01952 433738
Email:  jackieharper@gmail.com
Twitter:  LiveArtsDance
DANCE
Dance for All 2012
Sponsored by the Margaret Morris Movement Theatre Group this performance will feature over 30 dance groups of all ages and abilities & winners from the Live Arts Dance Festival. 2pm - 5pm. £8 Adult £4 Concessions and Students
More: www.margaretmorrismovement.com
Ghosts of Shrewsbury
20.03.2012  -  ..
At:  Senior Club,
Chapel Street, Wem SY4 5ER
Tel: 01939 235443
Email:  wemcivicsociety@yahoo.co.uk
Twitter: 
TALK
Ghosts of Shrewsbury
A talk by Martin Wood [Town Crier of Shrewsbury], hosted by Wem Civic Society. 7.30pm - 10.00pm. Free to members; £2 for visitors.
More: www.wemlocal.org.uk
A Sparkling Piano Duet recital
22.03.2012  -  22.03.2012
At:  Maidment Auditorium, Shrewsbury School,
Shrewsbury School, Shrewsbury SY3 7BA
Tel: 01743 280810
Email:  dkwood@shrewsbury.org.uk
Twitter: 
MUSIC
A Sparkling Piano Duet recital
John Moore, Susie Allan and students from Shrewsbury School will be performing an exciting and virtuosic evening of piano duets in the wonderfull environment of the Maidment Auditorium. 19.30. £5.00.
More: www.shrewsbury.org.uk/page/arts-events
Magic Of Motown
22.03.2012  -  22.03.2012
At:  Theatre Severn,
Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY3 8FT
Tel: 01743 281 281
Email:  michelle@entertainers.co.uk
Twitter:  MagicOfMotown
MUSIC
Magic Of Motown
Ain't no mountain high, ain't no valley low, ain't no river wide enough - to keep The Magic of Motown concert show from getting to UK music lovers in 2012. 7.30pm. £22 Conc £19.
More: www.theatresevern.co.uk
Spring Steam Gala
23.03.2012  -  25.03.2012
At:  Severn Valley Railway,
Bridgnorth to Kidderminster
Tel:
Email: 
Twitter: 
SEVERN VALLEY RAILWAY
Spring Steam Gala
The Severn Valley Railway is delighted to team up with 'Steam Railway Magazine' for its spring steam enthusiasts' gala event. One of the great enthusiasts' events of the year. See website for details
More: www.svr.co.uk
1.4 Billion Resons - presentation
23.03.2012  -  23.03.2012
At:  The Hive,
5 Belmont, Shrewsbury SY1 1TE
Tel: 01952 255526
Email:  nina@bridgesglobal.org.uk
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PRESENTATION
1.4 Billion Resons - presentation
Find out more about the 1.4 billion people around the world living on less than £1 each day and local organisations working to end poverty at this unique live presentation. 7.30pm to 9.00pm. Free
More: globalpovertyproject.com/events/attend/37100565
Shropshire Peregrines talk
23.03.2012  -  23.03.2012
At:  The Old Infirmary,
Shropshire Wildlife Trust, Shrewsbury SY2 6AH
Tel: 01952728070
Email:  meganmorrisjones@gmail.com
Twitter:  CuanHouse Wildlife
TALK
Shropshire Peregrines talk
"Shropshire Peregrines" - An illustrated talk by Jim Almond. Tea, coffee and cake are avaiable. In aid of Cuan House Wildlife Rescue. 19.30pm. £5.
More: www.cuanhouse.org.uk
For Once
23.03.2012  -  24.03.2012
At:  Ludlow Assembly Rooms,
1 Mill Street, Ludlow SY8 1AZ
Tel: 01584 878141
Email: 
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THEATRE
For Once
Multi-award winning welsh playwright Tim Price – writes this highly acclaimed drama which was inspired by a week he spent in a Welsh borders market town and the young people he met there. 7.30pm. £12 (£10 concs).
More: www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk
CORE
23.03.2012  -  30.09.2012
At:  The Engine Shop, Enginuity
Coach Rd, Coalbrookdale, TF8 7DQ
Tel: 01952 433424
Email:  tic@ironbridge.org.uk
Twitter:  IronbridgeCORE
ART EXHIBITION
CORE
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
Cello & Piano Concert
23.03.2012  -  ..
At:  St John The Baptist Church,
Whittington
Tel: 01691 657986
Email:  whittingtonmusic@btinternet.com
Twitter:  OsweestryTourism
MUSIC
Cello & Piano Concert
Whittington Music presents a concert of Bach & Brahms featuring James Barralet & Simon Callaghan. Tickets from Oswestry Visitor & Exhibition Centre. 7.30pm. £12.
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Phil Cunningham & Aly Baines
23.03.2012  -  ..
At:  Alington Hall, Shrewsbury School,
Shrewsbury SY3 7BA
Tel: 01743 280810
Email: 
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MUSIC
Phil Cunningham & Aly Baines
A inspiring evening of traditional folk with the stylish Shetland Fiddley Aly Baines and accordionist Phil Cunningham. 7.30pm . £14
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The Russian Spectacular
23.03.2012  -  ..
At:  Theatre Severn,
Shrewsbury SY3 8FT
Tel: 01743 281281
Email: 
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PERFORMANCE
The Russian Spectacular
A music and dance extravaganza featuring one of the finest musical ensembles in the world, the White Russian Central Band (formerly the Red Army Band) with Special Guest Soloists from The Bolshoi and Dancers from The Belarussian National Folk Dance Academy. 7.30pm.
More: www.theatresevern.co.uk
Beaumaris Singers in Concert
24.03.2012  -  24.03.2012
At:  Much Wenlock Parish Church,
Much Wenlock
Tel: 01952 727632
Email:  music@muchwenlockchurch.co.uk
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MUSIC
Beaumaris Singers in Concert
An evening of Choral Music with the Beaumaris Singers. 7.30pm.
More: www.muchwenlockchurch.co.uk
Charity Mind,body & spirit fair
24.03.2012  -  24.03.2012
At:  Shropshire Wildlife Trust Visitor Centre,
193 Abbey foregate, Shrewsbury SY2 6AH
Tel: 07971782538
Email:  cath.pugh@live.co.uk
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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH
Charity Mind,body & spirit fair
Mind, body and spirit fair FREE ENTRANCE all proceeds going to Cancer research, Macmillan cancer support,the Severn hospice and the Wildlife trust. Buy a raffle ticket to support the Charities and be in with a chance to win some great prizes. Why not Sample taster sessions in holistic therapies like Bowen technique, Health kinesiology, Indian head massage,5 element Reiki, Reflexology and more. Have your palm read or a Tarot card reading and why not have a nice cuppa with a slice of homemade cake. 10am to 4pm. FREE ENTRANCE
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Craft Fair / Fun Day
24.03.2012  -  24.03.2012
At:  Mereside Community Centre,
Springfield, Shrewsbury
Tel:
Email:  sparklewithlove12@yahoo.co.uk
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CRAFT FAIR
Craft Fair / Fun Day
craft fair and fun day lots of exciting stalls with unique craft item and fun for children in aid to raise money for mcmillian stalls still avaliable only £10. 10 to 2. free entry £10 stall.
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Gilbert and Sullivan Concert
24.03.2012  -  24.03.2012
At:  United Reformed Church,
English Bridge, Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 368932
Email:  surcoffice@talktalk.net
Twitter: 
MUSIC
Gilbert and Sullivan Concert
The 'Savoyards' present an evening performance of the music of Gilbert and Sullivan as part of the 150th Anniversay celebrations of the United Reformed Church. 19.30 - 21.30. £8.00
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Sport Relief Much Wenlock Olympian Mile Mile
25.03.2012  -  ..
At:  The Leisure Centre,
Farley Road, Much Wenlock
Tel:
Email:  annielee2005@hotmail.co.uk
Twitter:  WOS_1850
CHARITY EVENT
Sport Relief Much Wenlock Olympian Mile Mile
Much Wenlock Olympian Mile and Be Active Family Fun Day. Raise funds by taking part in a 1, 3 or 6 mile run. All participants will be invited to take part in the Be Active Fun Day at the leisure centre!
More: www.wenlock-olympian-society.org.uk/newsl/olympian-mile.shtml
Wedding Fayre at The Abbey
25.03.2012  -  ..
At:  Combermere Abbey,
Combermere, Whitchurch SY13 4AJ
Tel:
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WEDDING FAYRE
Wedding  Fayre at The Abbey
A fantastic selection of the area’s finest wedding specialists will be on hand to provide you with expert advice on all aspects of your wedding day. PLUS Two stunning catwalk fashion shows at 12pm and 2pm featuring exquisite bridal gowns and menswear. Free entry and car parking.
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Film 'The Help' (12a)
27.03.2012  -  ..
At:  The Talbot Theatre,
Whitchurch Leisure Centre , Heath Road SY13 2BY
Tel: 01948 660660
Email:  jennywhitchurchleisurecentre@hotmail.com
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FILM
Film 'The Help' (12a)
Based on the hit novel, this is a wonderful film set in Mississippi during the 1960's when southern society girl Skeeter, aspiring to be a writer, starts inverviewing black maids. 7.30pm - 9.30pm. £4 adults/ £3.50 concessions/ £3 students
More: www.whitchurchleisurecentre.co.uk
Evening Yoga Classes
28.03.2012  -  28.03.2012
At:  The Lion Hotel,
Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 1UY
Tel: 07970795583
Email:  yogaspirituk@googlemail.com
Twitter:  C_Hinton
YOGA
Evening Yoga Classes
7.00pm - 8.30pm Traditional Yoga Class. 8.45pm - 9.45pm Relaxation Class. Please join us either for the full course or if you are visiting Shrewsbury you can drop-in. See website for information. 7.00pm - 9.45pm. from £6.00.
More: www.yogaspirit.co.uk/2011/11/27/yoga-and-relaxation-class
The Light Thief
30.03.2012  -  30.03.2012
At:  The Hive,
5 Belmont, Shrewsbury SY1 1TE
Tel: 01743 234970
Email: 
Twitter:  ShrewsburyFS
FILM
The Light Thief
If you love cinema, social evenings and friendly surroundings all at a great price, why not join us at the Shrewsbury Film Society for this quirky little drama from Kyrgyzstan. Film starts at 8pm. £5 (membership available).
More: www.hiveonline.org.uk/shrewsburyfilmsociety
O’Hooley and Tidow
30.03.2012  -  ..
At:  Ludlow Assembly Rooms,
1 Mill Street, Ludlow SY8 1AZ
Tel: 01584 878141
Email: 
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MUSIC
O’Hooley and Tidow
Pioneers of innovative chamber-folk, their music crosses folk and classical boundaries with a hint of burlesque theatricality. 8pm. £9 (£8 concs).
More: www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk
The Threepenny Opera
30.03.2012  -  ..
At:  Ludlow Assembly Rooms,
1 Mill Street, Ludlow SY8 1AZ
Tel: 01584 878141
Email: 
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PERFORMANCE
The Threepenny Opera
Brecht’s most famous and populist piece of work – a comic, bawdy, raucous and satirical reworking of The Beggar’s Opera. Featuring final year students from LAMDA’s Two Year Acting and Two Year Stage Management and Technical Theatre Courses. 7.30pm. £14 (£12 concs).
More: www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk
Days Out with Thomas
31.03.2012  -  15.04.2012
At:  Severn Valley Railway,
Bridgnorth to Kidderminster
Tel:
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Twitter:  svrofficialsite
SEVERN VALLEY RAILWAY
Days Out with Thomas
Come and meet Thomas the Tank Engine TM, every child’s No. 1 blue engine, as he makes a welcome return to the Severn Valley Railway for two weekends over the school Easter holidays. Sir Topham Hatt, the Fat Controller will also be there to make sure that the trains run on time. NB 31 Mar, 1, 14 & 15 Apr
More: www.svr.co.uk
Float a Boat
31.03.2012  -  15.04.2012
At:  Enginuity,
Coach Road, Coalbrookdale, near Ironbridge TF8 7DQ
Tel: 01952 433 424
Email: 
Twitter:  blistshill
IRONBRIDGE GORGE MUSEUMS
Float a Boat
Design and make a sailing boat then test it on the Enginuity pool; daily sessions 11am-4pm; small additional charge for materials plus admission. Activities will vary from day-to-day and some carry additional costs. Museum admission £8.25 adults; £6.95 for 60 plus and £6.95 for children (up to 18 years and in full time education), under 5s free.
More: www.ironbridge.org.uk
Deaf Smart Fundraising Ball
31.03.2012  -  ..
At:  Telford International Centre,
Telford
Tel: 01939 251555
Email:  INFO@DEAFSMART.CO.UK
Twitter: 
CHARITY EVENT
Deaf Smart Fundraising Ball
A dazzling evening to raise funds & awareness. 7pm
More: WWW.DEAFSMARTUK.CO.Uk
Telford Orchestra 150th Anniversary Gala Concert
31.03.2012  -  ..
At:  Centenary Theatre Wellington,
Wrekin College, Wellington, Telford TF1 1PS
Tel: 01952 382382
Email:  falder@hotmail.com
Twitter: 
MUSIC
Telford Orchestra 150th Anniversary Gala Concert
Join us to celebrate our 150 anniversary with a concert of 19th and 20th century music. Britten – Soirees Musicales. Schubert – Symphony No.8 "Unfinished". Schubert – Ballet Music from Rosamunde. Dvorak – Symphonic Variations 7:00pm
More: www.telfordorchestra.org.uk
 
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