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Connections
28.05.2010  -  12.09.2010
At:  Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery,
Rowley’s House, Barker Street , Shrewsbury SY1 1QH
Tel: 01743 353424
Email: 
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EXHIBITION
Connections
Iconic objects from the Museum collections: A special exhibition featuring a diverse selection of iconic historic objects from the Museum collections. Each museum object provides the starting point from which to discover a range of fascinating connections. The exhibition explores how historic objects can be relevant to our understanding of the world and of ourselves. Open daily 10am – 5pm, Free admission
More: www.shrewsburymuseums.com
Bridgnorth Music Festival
27.08.2010  -  05.09.2010
At:  various locations around
Bridgnorth
Tel:
Email: 
Twitter:  @bnorthfestival
MUSIC FESTIVAL
Bridgnorth Music Festival
Live music throughout the town.
More: www.bridgnorthmusicfest.com
An exhibition of Shrewsbury Town Trail
31.08.2010  -  11.09.2010
At:  Bear Steps Gallery,
St Alkmunds place, Shrewsbury, SY1 1UH
Tel: 01743 356 511
Email:  Civic@civic.plus.com
Twitter: 
EXHIBITION
An exhibition of Shrewsbury Town Trail
A photographic exhibition based on the Shrewsbury Town Trail which will be available to purchase. Free admission just turn up – donations accepted. 10am to 4pm.
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B Movie
01.09.2010  -  02.09.2010
At:  The Hive,
20 Belmont, Shrewsbury SY1 1TE
Tel: 01743 234970
Email:  admin@hiveonline.org.uk
Twitter:  HiveShrewsbury
WORKSHOP
B Movie
A two day workshop to learn skills in digital film-making, including everything from scripting to final editing. Ages 13 – 17. 10am to 3pm. £30
More: www.hiveonline.org.uk
Words in Action - Calligraphy Exhibition
01.09.2010  -  25.09.2010
At:  Heritage Centre,
Oswestry
Tel: 01743 355384 evening
Email:  p.furniss@wlv.ac.uk
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EXHIBITION
Words in Action - Calligraphy Exhibition
Shropshire Scribes present an exhibition of their calligraphy - Free entry - Closed Sundays 10.00am to 4.30pm Free
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Jungle Creatures
01.09.2010  -  ..
At:  Shropshire Wildlife Trust Visitor Centre,
193 Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury SY2 6AH
Tel: 01743 284280
Email:  katep@shropshirewidlifetrust.org.uk
Twitter: 
WORKSHOP
Jungle Creatures
Make you very own crazy jungle creature from recycled materials. For age 4-10 years, children must be accompanied by an adult. 10.30-12.30 or 1.30-3.30pm. £4.00 per child
More: www.shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
Binns Organ Recital
02.09.2010  -  ..
At:  St Mary's Church,
Shrewsbury
Tel: 07912388985
Email:  rmilton@tcct.org.uk
Twitter: 
MUSIC
Binns Organ Recital
Invited organist's performing a personal selection of diverse music on the magnificent Binns 4 manual organ. 1:00-2:00.
More: www.visitchurches.org.uk
Concerts in the Round
03.09.2010  -  ..
At:  St Chad's Church,
St Chad's Terrace, Shrewsbury SY1 1JX
Tel: 01743 365478
Email:  info@stchadschurchshrewsbury.com
Twitter: 
MUSIC
Concerts in the Round
Organ Recital. Snack lunch after each concert. 12.40pm. Admission free.
More: www.stchadschurchshrewsbury.com
Nature Walk in Rea Brook Valley
03.09.2010  -  ..
At:  Shropshire Wildlife Trust Visitor Centre,
193 Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury SY2 6AH
Tel: 01743 284280
Email:  katep@shropshirewidlifetrust.org.uk
Twitter: 
WALK
Nature Walk in Rea Brook Valley
Join Wildlife Trust staff on an exploration of the Rea Brook Valley as it runs through the heart of Shrewsbury. Look for signs of otter, watch out for kingfishers and brightly coloured dragonflies and listen out for birdsong. Suitable for the whole family. Please book in advance, spaces are limited. 10.30-12.30. £4.00 per child
More: www.shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
Shrewsbury Food and Drink Fair
03.09.2010  -  ..
At:  The Square,
Shrewsbury SY1 1LH
Tel: 01743 792547
Email:  Stuart.jones80@tesco.net
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FOOD & DRINK FAIR
Shrewsbury Food and Drink Fair
The fair run by Asterley Events aims to provide a high quality and diverse sale of local products connecting the producer of the product with the customer, helping to stimulate the local economy and understanding of food production.
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Maesbury 10 Canal Festival
04.09.2010  -  05.09.2010
At:  Canal Central,
Maesbury Marsh, Oswestry SY10 8JG
Tel: 01691 830403
Email:  info@canalfestival.co.uk
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CANAL FESTIVAL
Maesbury 10 Canal Festival
Enjoy a great day out for all the family including narrowboats, crafts, competitions, childrens entertainment, great food and drink, live music, steam railway, landrover exhibition and much, much more! Entry and activities free during the day.
More: www.canalfestival.co.uk
Paranormal Investigation
04.09.2010  -  ..
At:  Whittington Castle,
Castle Street, Whittington, Oswestry SY11 4DF
Tel: 01974 272777
Email:  spookyhappenings@hotmail.co.uk
Twitter: 
PARANORMAL
Paranormal Investigation
Spooky Happenings overnight investigation of the castle. Dare you spend the night with us? 8pm-4am
More: www.spookyhappenings.co.uk
Shrewsbury Heritage Open Days - Radbrook Culinary College Museum
09.09.2010  -  10.09.2010
At:  Radbrook College Campus , Radbrook Road,
Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 356 511
Email:  Civic@civic.plus.com
Twitter: 
HERITAGE
Shrewsbury Heritage Open Days - Radbrook Culinary College Museum
The museum features artefacts and memories from the early 20th century to the 1960’s; The college trained girls in catering, dairy and home economics. Partial disabled access. 11.00-3.00pm. Free Just turn up. Organised by Shrewsbury Civic Society.
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Shrewsbury Heritage Open Days - Drapers' Hall
09.09.2010  -  ..
At:  St Mary’s Place,
Shrewsbury,
Tel: 01743 356 511
Email:  Civic@civic.plus.com
Twitter: 
HERITAGE
Shrewsbury Heritage Open Days - Drapers'  Hall
History of Drapers’ Hall. A talk by Madge Moran taking place at Drapers Hall. Free but booking essential, partial disabled access. Shrewsbury Heritage Open Days are organised by Shrewsbury Civic Society.
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Shrewsbury Heritage Open Days - Drapers' Hall
09.09.2010  -  ..
At:  St Mary’s Place,
Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 356 511
Email:  Civic@civic.plus.com
Twitter: 
HERITAGE
Shrewsbury Heritage Open Days - Drapers' Hall
View the Elizabethan guildhall build 1576 – 80 for the leading town guild. Welsh oak panelling 17th century furniture and external carvings. PARTIAL DISABLED ACCESS. Free Just turn up. 12.00-3.00pm. Organised by Shrewsbury Civic Society.
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Shrewsbury Heritage Open Days - Greek Orthodox Church
09.09.2010  -  ..
At:  Sutton Farm,
Shrewsbury,
Tel: 01743 356 511
Email:  Civic@civic.plus.com
Twitter: 
HERITAGE
Shrewsbury Heritage Open Days - Greek Orthodox Church
Sutton Farm, signed off Oteley road, opposite Percy Throwers garden centre. Founded at least 1,000 years ago, the current building dates back to the 1200’s. As well as the historic features including 14th Century wall paintings, there are modern icons. PARTIAL DISABLED ACCESS Free – Donations welcome Just turn up. Shrewsbury Heritage Open Days are organised by Shrewsbury Civic Society.
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Shrewsbury Heritage Open Days - Shuts of Shrewsbury
09.09.2010  -  ..
At:  The Bear Steps, Alkmunds Place,
Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 356 511
Email:  Civic@civic.plus.com
Twitter: 
HERITAGE WALK
Shrewsbury Heritage Open Days - Shuts of Shrewsbury
Talk and tour of the Shuts of Shrewsbury. From The Bear Steps. Many of Shrewsbury’s ancient shuts have recently been recorded as footpaths on Shropshire Council’s definitive map of public rights of way. The event gives an insight into the history and use of the routes before the legal inclusion. Free event but please book. Organised by Shrewsbury Civic Society. 5pm.
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Shrewsbury Heritage Open Days - St Mary’s Church
09.09.2010  -  ..
At:  St Mary’s Place,
Shrewsbury,
Tel: 01743 356 511
Email:  Civic@civic.plus.com
Twitter: 
HERITAGE
Shrewsbury Heritage Open Days - St Mary’s Church
Behind the scenes at St Mary’s Church. A chance to see the anchorites and muniments. The church also features wonderful stained glass from the 14th to the 19th Centuries and many fine medieval features. Partially accessible for wheelchair users. Accessible toilet. Free – Donations welcome. Shrewsbury Heritage Open Days are organised by Shrewsbury Civic Society.
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Ludlow Food Festival
10.09.2010  -  12.09.2010
At:  Ludlow Castle,
Ludlow
Tel: 01584 873957
Email:  info@foodfestival.co.uk
Twitter:  @LudlowFoodFest
FOOD FESTIVAL
Ludlow Food Festival
This year's Festival will feature more than 100 top quality small independent food and drink producers from the Marches, the England-Wales border country.
More: www.foodfestival.co.uk
Concerts in the Round
10.09.2010  -  ..
At:  St Chad's Church,
St Chad's Terrace, Shrewsbury SY1 1JX
Tel: 01743 365478
Email:  info@stchadschurchshrewsbury.com
Twitter: 
MUSIC
Concerts in the Round
Snack lunch after each concert. 12.40pm. Admission free.
More: www.stchadschurchshrewsbury.com
Made in Shropshire - Fair in the Square
11.09.2010  -  11.09.2010
At:  The Square
Shrewsbury SY1 1 SL
Tel: 01743241275
Email: 
Twitter: 
MARKET
Made in Shropshire - Fair in the Square
Made in Shropshire is a collaboration of local designer-makers, artists and food producers offering a wide range of products including ceramics, textiles, jewellery, artwork, photography, glass, food and drink. 9:30AM - 5PM
More: www.madeinshropshire.co.uk
Sam Crockatt with the Shrewsbury Jazz Trio
11.09.2010  -  ..
At:  The Hive,
20 Belmont, Shrewsbury SY1 1TE
Tel: 01743 281281
Email: 
Twitter:  HiveShrewsbury
MUSIC
Sam Crockatt with the Shrewsbury Jazz Trio
Shrewsbury Jazz Network. Winner of the 2009 Parliamentary Jazz CD of the Year, Sam is constantly in demand on the London Jazz Scene. A founder member of the London based Loop collective he regularly performs with Gwilym Simcock, Oli Hayhurst and Ben Reynolds. Sam Crockatt - Saxophone, Edgar Macias - Piano, Tom Hill - Bass. Miles Levin – Drums. 8pm. £8 members/£10 from Theatre Severn Box Office.
More: www.hiveonline.org.uk
Soap Making Workshop
11.09.2010  -  ..
At:  Shropshire Wildlife Trust Visitor Centre,
193 Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury SY2 6AH
Tel: 01743 284280
Email:  katep@shropshirewidlifetrust.org.uk
Twitter: 
WORKSHOP
Soap Making Workshop
Learn how to make soap using the 'melt and pour' method. With a large choice ingredients to experiment with. As well as a range of colours and special effects. No previous experience is necessary. Lunch and materials included. 10.00am – 4.00pm. £40.00 per person
More: www.shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
Open Garden
12.09.2010  -  12.09.2010
At:  Harnage Farm,
Harnage , Shrewsbury
Tel: 01952 510255
Email:  rgbream62@talktalk.net
Twitter: 
GARDENS OPEN
Open Garden
half acre with wide range of herbaceous plants and shrubs, small egetable plot. Good autumn colour. 15mins walk thruogh fields to conservation Wood and Ian's Wildlife pool. Teas. 12noon--5.oopm £4.00 with Stevenshill
More: www.shropshirehct.org.uk
Open Garden
12.09.2010  -  12.09.2010
At:  Stevenshil,
Harnage, Shrewsbury, SY5 6EG
Tel: 01952 510255
Email:  rgbream62@talktalk.net
Twitter: 
GARDENS OPEN
Open Garden
One acre hillside garden with stunning views, unusual trees ,shrubs andd plants.National collections of Roscoea and Cautleya.Water feature and bog garden,Mediterranean patio and vegatble garden. Plant Stall 12noon-5.00pm. £4 (with Harnage Farm)
More: www.shropshirehct.org.uk
Shrewsbury Heritage Open Days - Greek Orthodox Church
12.09.2010  -  ..
At:  Sutton Farm,
Shrewsbury,
Tel: 01743 356 511
Email:  Civic@civic.plus.com
Twitter: 
HERITAGE
Shrewsbury Heritage Open Days - Greek Orthodox Church
Sutton Farm, signed off Oteley road, opposite Percy Throwers garden centre. Founded at least 1,000 years ago, the current building dates back to the 1200’s. As well as the historic features including 14th Century wall paintings, there are modern icons. PARTIAL DISABLED ACCESS Free – Donations welcome Just turn up. Shrewsbury Heritage Open Days are organised by Shrewsbury Civic Society.
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A Tribute to the Dreamettes
17.09.2010  -  17.09.2010
At:  The Punchbowl Inn,
Ludlow Road, Bridgnorth, Shropshire WV16 5NQ
Tel: 01746 763304
Email:  thepunchbowl@btinternet.com
Twitter:  eat_themidlands
MUSIC
A Tribute to the Dreamettes
An evening with the Dreamettes, Tamala Motown, including a 2 course Carvery Buffet. 7.00pm - 1.00am £19.99
More: www.dinewithus.co.uk/punch-bowl
Concerts in the Round
17.09.2010  -  ..
At:  St Chad's Church,
St Chad's Terrace, Shrewsbury SY1 1JX
Tel: 01743 365478
Email:  info@stchadschurchshrewsbury.com
Twitter: 
MUSIC
Concerts in the Round
Snack lunch after each concert. 12.40pm. Admission free.
More: www.stchadschurchshrewsbury.com
Midland Game Fair
18.09.2010  -  19.09.2010
At:  Weston Park,
Weston-under-Lizard, Nr Shifnal, TF11 8LE
Tel: 01952 852100
Email: 
Twitter: 
GAME FAIR
Midland Game Fair
There will be world class clay pigeon shooting, game and course fishing demonstrations, gundog competitions, falconry displays, ferret racing, antiques, fine arts, rural crafts and over 600 trade stands.
More: www.countrymanfairs.co.uk
Cricket 6's
18.09.2010  -  18.09.2010
At:  Alveley Recreation Ground
Alveley Bridgnorth wv15 6jt
Tel: 07894461299
Email:  cricketclub@alveleycc.fsnet.co.uk
Twitter: 
CRICKET
Cricket 6's
25th year - Alveley cricket 6's event, bar, bbq, great family fun 10am till 8pm Free
More: www.alveleycc.co.uk
Re-enactors at the Castle Day
19.09.2010  -  ..
At:  Whittington Castle,
Castle Street, Whittington, Oswestry SY11 4DF
Tel: 01691 662397
Email:  info@whittingtoncastle.co.uk
Twitter: 
LIVING HISTORY
Re-enactors at the Castle Day
The House of the Blackstar conclude their residence at the castle. Watch them set up camp and chat to them about medieval life. Free event but £1 for parking. 11-3pm FREE
More: www.whittingtoncastle.co.uk
Concerts in the Round
24.09.2010  -  ..
At:  St Chad's Church,
St Chad's Terrace, Shrewsbury SY1 1JX
Tel: 01743 365478
Email:  info@stchadschurchshrewsbury.com
Twitter: 
MUSIC
Concerts in the Round
Snack lunch after each concert. 12.40pm. Admission free.
More: www.stchadschurchshrewsbury.com
Saturday Craft Taster Session: Silk
25.09.2010  -  25.09.2010
At:  Westhope Craft College,
Craven Arms Shropshire SY7 9JL
Tel: 01584 861293
Email:  westhope@btinternet.com
Twitter:  LearnAtWesthope
CRAFT WORKSHOP
Saturday Craft Taster Session: Silk
Explore creative possibilities with silk fabric and fibres. Paint a silk scarf, random dye threads and fabric, make silk paper and machine it, use silk cocoons for tiny pieces. We welcome children over the age of ten with fee paying adult. 10:00am-3:30pm. Adult £15.00 Child £5.00
More: www.westhope.org.uk
Cruckton & District Ploughing Match
25.09.2010  -  ..
At:  Hanley Hall,
Knockin, Oswestry
Tel: 01938 590535
Email:  info@crucktonploughing.org.uk
Twitter: 
PLOUGHING MATCH
Cruckton & District Ploughing Match
There are classes for conventional, reversible and horse-drawn ploughs, as well as expanding classes for vintage tractors and ploughs and vintage horticultural machinery. 10am
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B Movie
29.09.2010  -  ..
At:  Live at the Hive
20 Belmont, Shrewsbury SY1 1TE
Tel: 01743 234970
Email:  admin@hiveonline.org.uk
Twitter:  HiveShrewsbury
MUSIC
B Movie
Live gigs featuring young local bands and regional emerging talent. Come along just to hear the bands or talk to us and get involved.7.30pm. £4
More: www.hiveonline.org.uk
Lunchtime Concert
30.09.2010  -  ..
At:  The Gateway Education and Arts Centre
Chester Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 1NB
Tel: 01743 850267
Email:  muriel_williamson@lineone.net
Twitter: 
MUSIC
Lunchtime Concert
Piano recital by Lavinia O’meagher, who will play Haydn – Sonata in C minor HOB XIV/20. Mozart - K576 in D major. Beethoven - Op 110 in A flat. Lavinia O’Meagher has given many recitals in London, including the Wigmore Hall, and at music societies around the country. She was for many years a senior piano tutor at the City Lit, and now teaches privately in London. While living in Australia she studied with Schoenberger and also with Alexander Hmelnitsky, a graduate of the Moscow Conservatorium and a pupil of Rachmaninov. Later she studied in Paris with Marguerite Long, and at the Royal Academy of Music with Harold Craxton. 1.00 pm. £4.00 on the door. Only concession Friends of Gateway Arts £3.00. Carers with disabled free.
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