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Shropshire
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Shropshire Events
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| There is a wide range of festivals, show and events every year in Shropshire.
Below you can see a selection of main events in the local area. For more
detailed listings visit the full Virtual
Shropshire events guide here. |
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03.05.2008 - 11.05.2008 |
| Ironbridge Gorge Walking Festival |
 around Ironbridge. Coalbrookdale, The Wrekin
Green Wood Centre, Station Road, Coalbrookdale, TF8 7DR
Tel: 01952 432769
Email:
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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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09.05.2008 - 11.05.2008 |
| Jazzin' Llangollen 2008 |
Llangollen Royal Pavilion,
Abbey Road, Llangollen, Denbighshire, Wales, LL20 8SW
Tel: 01976 860111
Email:
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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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10.05.2008 - 11.05.2008 |
| Marbury Merry Days |
Marbury,
Near Whitchurch SY13 4LN
Tel:
Email: marburymerrydays@hotmail.com
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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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10.05.2008 - 11.05.2008 |
| The New Seaside Special |
 Severn Valley Railway
Bridgnorth to Kidderminster
Tel: 01299 403816
Email:
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| A brand new event for all the family. The 'seaside' is coming to the Midlands! Donkey rides, Punch and Judy, Magic shows, Fortune teller, Display of vintage slot machines and much more. |
| More: www.svr.co.uk |
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16.05.2008 - 18.05.2008 |
| The Berwyn Festival |
Centenary Hall,
Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceirog, nr. Oswestry
Tel: 01691 600310
Email: info@berwynfestival.co.uk
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| Live music including Herbert Spliffington Allstars, Jez Lowe and The Bad Pennies and Cloudstreet. Art exhibition, Food fair and Craft Fair. |
| More: www.berwynfestival.co.uk |
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17.05.2008 - 18.05.2008 |
| Shropshire Truck Show 2008 |
Oswestry Showground
Oswestry
Tel: 01775 723723
Email: info@eventdevelopments.co.uk
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| One of the regions largest events, with tons of entertainment for all the family, with arena action including monster trucks Red Dragon & Bigfoot, plus trade stands and hundreds of trucks. |
| More: www.shropshiretruckshow.co.uk |
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22.05.2008 - 26.05.2008 |
| Oswestry's 7th Country Music Weekend |
Oswestry Showground,
Oswestry
Tel: 01692 652374
Email:
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| On the program John's Country Music, Little Rock, Katie Rhodes, Magill, Jim Ryder, Mel Paul and Mary Lacey, Rootin Tootin, Mac Bailey and Desperado, Rachel Rose and many more still signing on. 11am to 11:30pm |
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23.05.2008 - 26.05.2008 |
| Clun Booze and Blues |
The White Horse Inn,
The Square, Clun, SY7 8JA
Tel: 01588 640305
Email: jack@whi-clun.co.uk
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| The White Horse Inn is host to a four day Booze and Blues Festival. Customers are entertained by music throughout the day, while they explore a wide range of real beers. |
| More: www.whi-clun.co.uk |
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24.05.2008 - 31.08.2008 |
| Shrewsbury Summer Season |
 various locations around
Shrewsbury
Tel:
Email:
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| Entertainment & Art events for all throughout the summer. Music, theatre, street entertainment, and much much more. |
| More: www.shrewsburysummer.co.uk |
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24.05.2008 - 26.05.2008 |
| Queen Victoria's Birthday Celebrations |
 Blists Hill Victorian Town,
Legges Way, Madeley, Ironbridge, TF7 5DU
Tel: 01952 884391
Email:
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| The residents of Blists Hill Victorian Town will be celebrating the 81st birthday of their much-loved Queen Victoria with great style, pomp and pageantry! Each day will be a fitting tribute to the gracious lady with an extravaganza of colour, music and song. 10am-5pm |
| More: www.virtual-shropshire.co.uk/shropshire_news/blist-hill-vbc.shtml |
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24.05.2008 - .. |
| The Bootleg Beatles Concert |
 The West Mid Show Ground,
Berwick Road, Shrewsbury SY1 2PF
Tel: 01743 451 164
Email: nick@freshboxevents.co.uk
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| Kick start your summer at the West Mid Show Ground Shrewsbury. Enjoy a glass of wine whilst listening to all the great Beatles songs, you won't believe your eyes. "Mind boggling accuracy"- Mail on Sunday, "Skilfully uncanny imitation"- The Guardian, "Magically real"- NME. Gates Open 7pm, Concert 8pm |
| More: www.freshboxevents.co.uk |
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25.05.2008 - .. |
| Arbor Day |
Aston-on-Clun,
nr. Craven Arms
Tel:
Email: arbortreefest@aol.com
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| The only annual tree dressing ceremony in the UK with their local poplar tree being dressed in flags. A procession and a colourful children's pageant re-enacting the marriage of the local squire in 1786. Fete on the village green, rides for children, live music, food, fun events, face painting. Guest-John Challis. |
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26.05.2008 - .. |
| Bridgnorth Walk |
Start at Bridgnorth High Street,
Bridgnorth
Tel: 01746 762059
Email: bridgnorthwalk@btinternet.com
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| Held on Whitsuntide Bank Holiday Monday the walk's competitors are raising money for charity by walking the 22 miles round trip. The route starts at High Street Bridgnorth, midway is the summit of the Brown Clee and back through Ditton Priors. |
| More: www.shrop.net/bridgnorthsponsoredwalk |
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31.05.2008 - 01.06.2008 |
| Mid Shropshire Vintage Club Vintage Vehicle Rally |
 West Mid Showground,
Shrewsbury, SY1 2PF
Tel: 01743 860091 or 01952 770985
Email: msvintageclub@btinternet.com
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| Charity Vintage Vehicle Rally in aid of local Charities with over 1,000 exhibits including Cars, Motorbikes, Cycles, Commercials, Tractors, Barn Engines, Steam Engines and Military Vehicles. Also craft and trade stalls, fairground, bar and refreshments. 10am - 5pm |
| More: www.msvintageclub.org.uk |
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31.05.2008 - 22.06.2008 |
| Much Wenlock Festival |
 various locations around
Much Wenlock
Tel:
Email: ctrevorjones@rya-online.net
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| This popular festival takes place every two years with selection of events including theatre, music and arts. The theatrical production this year will be Richard III performed by the Shropshire Drama Company. |
| More: www.muchwenlockfestival.co.uk |
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01.06.2008 - .. |
| RAF Cosford Air Show |
 Cosford
Albrighton, Nr Shifnal
Tel:
Email:
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| The Midlands premier air event! See website for details of this years show. |
| More: www.cosfordairshow.co.uk |
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05.06.2008 - 08.06.2008 |
| Church Stretton Walking Festival |
various locations around the area
Church Stretton
Tel: 01694 723600
Email: alangarner@wsol.co.uk
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| The 6th annual festival will as usual provide walkers with as much of a challenge as they want. The walks are of varying lengths and difficulty and are anywhere from 6-12 miles in length. |
| More: www.churchstrettonwalkingfestival.co.uk |
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06.06.2008 - 07.06.2008 |
| The Barber of Seville |
Walcot Hall,
Lydbury North, Nr Bishop's Castle SY7 8AZ
Tel: 01588 680570
Email:
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| A return of Opera A la Carte to Walcot will ensure a great performance. Premium tickets include dinner in the hall. Standard tickets are for picnicking from 5:30 pm onwards. from 5:30pm |
| More: www.walcothall.com |
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06.06.2008 - .. |
| Chronicle Coracle Challenge |
 Pengwern Boat Club opposite The Quarry,
Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 452 080
Email: adavies@macmillan.org.uk
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| in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Intrepid and brave teams of four can register to take part in the watery challenge by calling 01743 452080. There is a £50.00 registration fee and a minimum of £300.00 per team sponsorship to take part. All sponsorship monies raised will go direct to the Charity to help local people living with cancer. Spectators very welcome, there will be lots of refreshments and entertainment! |
| More: www.macmillan.org.uk/shropshire |
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07.06.2008 - 07.06.2008 |
| Rock Against Racism |
various locations around
Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 281 044
Email: steve.cunningham@shrewsbury.gov.uk
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Rock Against Racism is a celebration of Shrewsbury’s growing cultural diversity and a clear undiluted message that Racism won’t be tolerated in this town.
12.00pm – 4.00pm Cultural Diversity Day @ The Square
A chance to share in different food, music, dance and art of multi-cultural Britain, with nationally renown poet Lemn Sissay opening proceedings.
8.00pm – 2.00am Rock Against Racism Gig @ The Buttermarket £7 on the door £5 in advance 0844 870 0000 www.TheTicketSellars.co.uk
An eclectic mix of acts drawn from a pool of local and national talent and with confirmed bands The Heavy, Aziz Ibrahim and Subsource, this promises to be the best RAR event so far. |
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07.06.2008 - 08.06.2008 |
| Brtish & Midland Hillclimb Championships |
 Loton Park
Alberbury, nr Shrewsbury SY5 9AG
Tel: 01902 896699
Email: clubsec@hdlcc.com
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| The first of our British Championship events featuring the fastest hillclimb single-seaters in the UK. plus saloons & sports cars 9.30-5.30 £10 per person |
| More: www.hdlcc.com |
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09.06.2008 - 14.06.2008 |
| Richard III |
Church Green,
The Bull Ring, Much Wenlock
Tel: 01952 728165
Email:
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| Directed by Ken Allden and performed by the Shropshire Drama Company. The Church Green will once again be the setting for what promises to be a memorable evening of Shakespeare. There is plenty of space for picnics beforehand or during the interval and the Festival Bar will also be available. 7:30 pm See web site for prices and online booking |
| More: www.muchwenlockfestival.co.uk |
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10.06.2008 - 12.06.2008 |
| Bishop's Castle Walking Festival |
various locations around
Bishops Castle
Tel: 01588 638118
Email:
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| 14 different walks, some guided plus talks by local naturalists, musical events, town tours and brewery tours. Breathtaking scenery, friendly people, local guides who know about the 'mysteries' of the area. |
| More: www.walkingfestival.co.uk |
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13.06.2008 - 22.06.2008 |
| Gwyl Gregynog Festival's 75th Anniversary |
Gregynog Hall,
Tregynon, Newtown, Powys
Tel: 01686 625007
Email: post@gwylgregynogfestival.org
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| The hills are always reverberating music at Gregynog's festivals. This is a festival of classical music and will be in the intimate setting of the Music Room at Gregynog; a magnificant black and white country house with landscaped gardens. |
| More: www.gwylgregynogfestival.org |
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14.06.2008 - 15.06.2008 |
| 30th Annual Vintage Vehicle Rally |
Oswestry Showground,
Oswestry
Tel: 01978 759711
Email:
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| Clwyd Veteran & Vintage Machinery Society present their 30th Annual Vintage Rally. Open 10am both days. |
| More: www.cvvms.co.uk |
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14.06.2008 - 15.06.2008 |
| International Model Air Show |
Weston Park,
Weston-under-Redcastle, Nr. Shifnal, TF11 8LE
Tel: 01952852100
Email: enquiries@weston-park.com
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| Top model aircraft pilots in the country to demonstrate their flying ability. Plus over 150 traders, pyrotechnic display, children's fun fair, model car racing, light aircraft and classic cars. gates open at 10am Adults £9, Child £6, Family £25 |
| More: www.westonparkmodelairshow.co.uk |
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14.06.2008 - 15.06.2008 |
| Welshpool Festival of Transport |
 Powis Castle Showground
Welshpool
Tel:
Email:
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| Major transport festival featuring everything from vintage motorcycles & cars to steam engines & trucks, plus entertainment for the whole family. |
| More: www.welshpoolfestivaloftransport.co.uk |
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14.06.2008 - .. |
| Shrewsbury Carnival |
 The Quarry, The Square and Town Streets,
Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 466930 (evenings only)
Email: gillian.puttock@btconnect.com
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| All day entertainment raising money for local charities. Bands, Stalls, Dencers, Refreshments and much more. Enter a float in the Grand Carnival Procession, leaving the Quarry at 14.00 to wind round the town centre, returning approx 15.30. This year's theme is Nursery Rhymes. 10am - 5pm |
| More: www.shrewsburysummer.co.uk |
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20.06.2008 - 22.06.2008 |
| Coracle River Festival |
Mortimer's Cross Mill, The River Lugg,
Nr. Leominster
Tel: 01568 708820
Email:
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| Featuring the official coracle tournament racing course, view coracles made from all descriptions of materials, fly-fish from a coracle, demos, polo, fancy dress parade, competitions, end of day japes and reels music. |
| More: www.coracle-fishing.net |
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20.06.2008 - 22.06.2008 |
| Triple X Festival |
Walcot Hall,
Lydbury North, SY7 8AZ
Tel: 01588 680570
Email:
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| Major Hangliders and Sports Aviation Festival. Demonstrations and competitions. Trade stands with hang gliders, clothing, harnesses, instruments, accessories. Live Bands. £50 for 3 day pass, £15 day |
| More: www.leavesleyaviation.com |
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20.06.2008 - .. |
| Borrowed Time with Roy Hattersley |
 The Ashton Theatre, Shrewsbury School,
Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 232236
Email: info@pengwernbooks.co.uk
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| Roy Hattersley reassesses the uneasy peace between the wars when Britain saw a general strike, the worst economic crisis in history, armed rebellion in Ireland and the King's abdication. However, the country ran to glory in the Olympics and there was a renaissance in poetry and cinema. Enquiries & tickets from Pengwern Books, 23 Princess St., Shrewsbury, SY1 1LW 7.30pm |
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21.06.2008 - 22.06.2008 |
| West Mid Show |
 The West Mid Show Ground,
Shrewsbury SY1 2PF
Tel: 0870 957 6444
Email:
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| A fun-filled day out at one of the leading agricultural shows in the country where you will see some of the finest livestock in the world, plus a full programme of entertainment for the whole family. |
| More: www.westmidshow.co.uk |
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21.06.2008 - 06.07.2008 |
| Ludlow Festival |
 various locations around
Ludlow
Tel: 01584 872150
Email:
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| Major festival includinng open-air Shakespeare Play at the Castle, music & theatre around the town and a Fireworks Finale. |
| More: www.ludlowfestival.co.uk |
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21.06.2008 - .. |
| Ruyton XI Towns Medieval Charter Festival |
Ruyton X1 Towns
Between Oswestry & Shrewsbury
Tel:
Email:
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| All the fun of a medieval fair with Milles des Marches and The Levy Archers re-enactors, medieval village, living history demonstrations, main arena events plus village green performances, trade stalls & bar. |
| More: www.ruytonxitowns.org.uk |
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25.06.2008 - 28.06.2008 |
| Arthur’s Plough |
 Fordhall Farm,
Tern Hill Road, Market Drayton, TF9 3PS
Tel: 01630 638 696
Email:
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| Chris Eldon Lee's musical play about the world famous Fordhall Farm. Veteran organic farmer Arthur Hollins took his children Ben and Charlotte to every sell-out performance of the original Arthur's Plough in 1991. Now the show has been revived and much revised to tell both their pioneering stories including the recent headline-grabbing fight to save Fordhall Farm. Performed by a dozen of the very best community actors in Shropshire and "The Mere Singers" choir and featuring performing pigs, dancing microbes and plenty of organic muck, mirth and magic! Tickets can be bought online at www.fordhallfarm.com Adults £10, Concessions £7.50 |
| More: www.virtual-shropshire.co.uk/shropshire_news/arthurs-plough.shtml |
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28.06.2008 - 29.06.2008 |
| 1940's Weekend |
Severn Valley Railway,
Bridgnorth to Kidderminster
Tel: 01299 403816
Email:
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A nostalgic look at Britain during World War II with period costumes and re-enactments. Visitors encouraged to wear costumes. (Also weekend 5 & 6 July).
Big band shows 3x/day and 7:30pm Sat. night-booking required.
Vintage military vehicles, air raids, archive new films. |
| More: www.svr.co.uk |
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29.06.2008 - .. |
| Dragon Boat Festival |
 Pengwern Boat Club and Quarry Park,
Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 354450
Email: valw@severnhospice.org.uk
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| A colourful and spectacular event taking place on the River Severn again this year. The 40-foot long brightly coloured boats have dragon heads and tails and are rowed by teams in fancy dress to beating drums. All proceeds go to Severn Hospice. Free to come and watch 9am - 5pm |
| More: www.shrewsburysummer.co.uk |
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02.07.2008 - 05.07.2008 |
| Arthur’s Plough |
Fordhall Farm,
Tern Hill Road, Market Drayton, TF9 3PS
Tel: 01630 638 696
Email:
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| Chris Eldon Lee's musical play about the world famous Fordhall Farm. Veteran organic farmer Arthur Hollins took his children Ben and Charlotte to every sell-out performance of the original Arthur's Plough in 1991. Now the show has been revived and much revised to tell both their pioneering stories including the recent headline-grabbing fight to save Fordhall Farm. Performed by a dozen of the very best community actors in Shropshire and "The Mere Singers" choir and featuring performing pigs, dancing microbes and plenty of organic muck, mirth and magic! Tickets can be bought online at www.fordhallfarm.com Adults £10, Concessions £7.50 |
| More: www.virtual-shropshire.co.uk/shropshire_news/arthurs-plough.shtml |
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03.07.2008 - .. |
| Mid Summer Night's Dream |
 Shrewsbury Castle
Castle Street, Shrewsbury SY1 2AT
Tel: 01743 281 281
Email:
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| Magical, enigmatic and hilarious - Heartbreak's new production of Shakespeare's outstanding comedy promises to enchant audiences of all ages. |
| More: www.shrewsburysummer.co.uk |
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05.07.2008 - 06.07.2008 |
| 1940's Weekend |
Severn Valley Railway,
Bridgnorth - Kidderminster
Tel: 01299 403816
Email:
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| The 1940's will be back in full swing on the trains and station platforms of the SVR. There will be Glen Miller music, Germans, spies and more. (Also weekend 28 & 29 June) |
| More: www.svr.co.uk |
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05.07.2008 - .. |
| Ditton Priors Country Show & Fayre |
Oak Farm,
Station Road, Ditton Priors, Bridgnorth WV16 6SS
Tel: 01746712393
Email: stuartwentworth@hilift.wanadoo.co.uk
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| A day out for all the family, to incude, Fun Dog Show, Gundog Scurry, Clay Shoot, Licensed Bar, BBQ, Tea & Cakes,Birds of Prey, Bouncy Castle, Trade Stands. 12 noon till 5pm Adults £2.00 Seniors £1.00 |
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09.07.2008 - 12.07.2008 |
| Arthur’s Plough |
Home Farm Attingham,
Atcham, Shrewsbury, SY4 4TN
Tel: 01630 638 696
Email:
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| Chris Eldon Lee's musical play about the world famous Fordhall Farm. Veteran organic farmer Arthur Hollins took his children Ben and Charlotte to every sell-out performance of the original Arthur's Plough in 1991. Now the show has been revived and much revised to tell both their pioneering stories including the recent headline-grabbing fight to save Fordhall Farm. Performed by a dozen of the very best community actors in Shropshire and "The Mere Singers" choir and featuring performing pigs, dancing microbes and plenty of organic muck, mirth and magic! Tickets can be bought online at www.fordhallfarm.com Adults £10, Concessions £7.50 |
| More: www.virtual-shropshire.co.uk/shropshire_news/arthurs-plough.shtml |
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11.07.2008 - 14.07.2008 |
| Wenlock Olympian Games |
 Much Wenlock Sports Centre
Much Wenlock
Tel:
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| Much Wenlock is the birthplace of William Penny Brookes, founding father of the Modern Olympic Games. It was in 1850 that the first ever Olympian Games were held in Much Wenlock and they are still held here annually! |
| More: www.wenlock-olympian-society.org.uk |
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11.07.2008 - 11.07.2008 |
| Quarry Concert - Katie Melua |
 The Quarry,
Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 281 281
Email:
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| A night with Europe's current biggest selling female solo artist - for one night only, Katie Melua is in Shrewsbury. In 2003 19 year old Katie shot to the top of the UK charts with her album Call Off The Search, featuring the single Closest Thing to Crazy. She then went on to become the biggest selling female artist for the next two years. Her two albums, the second of which contained the hit Nine Million Bicycles, have sold nearly 8 million copies to date. Enjoy this picnic style concert culminating in a grand firework finale at approx. 10.30pm. Bring your own food and drink, tables and chairs. Catering and refreshments available including a bar serving soft and alcoholic beverages. 7.30pm (Gates open 6.00pm). £32.50 (£20 under 15's, free under 5's. |
| More: www.shrewsburysummer.co.uk |
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12.07.2008 - 12.07.2008 |
| Quarry Concert - The Magic of the 80's |
 The Quarry,
Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 281 281
Email:
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| A show packed full of the stars from the 80s. Rick Astley, Bananarama, Midge Ure, Toyah, Heaven 17, T'Pau and Nick Heyward will be performing some of their greatest hits including - Vienna, Never Gonna Give You Up, Venus, Robert De Niro's Waiting, China In Your Hand, It's A Mystery, I Want You Back, Love Plus One, If I Was, Together Forever, Temptation, Come Live With Me, I Want To Be Free, Heart and Soul. Enjoy this picnic style concert culminating in a grand firework finale at approx. 10.30pm. Bring your own food and drink, tables and chairs. Catering and refreshments available including a bar serving soft and alcoholic beverages. 7.30pm (Gates open 6.00pm). £32.50 (£20 under 15's, free under 5's. |
| More: www.shrewsburysummer.co.uk |
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12.07.2008 - 13.07.2008 |
| Oswestry Food and Drink Festival |
various locations around
Oswestry
Tel: 01691 655615
Email:
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| Exhibiting the best food suppliers & producers, from Oswestry and The Borders. |
| More: www.oswestryfoodfestival.co.uk |
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12.07.2008 - 13.07.2008 |
| Vintage & Classic car events |
Loton Park Hill Climb
Alberbury, nr Shrewsbury SY5 9AG
Tel: 01902 896699
Email: clubsec@hdlcc.com
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| Vintage & Claasics plus modern cars 9.30-5.30 £10 per person |
| More: www.hdlcc.com |
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13.07.2008 - 13.07.2008 |
| Ironbridge Gorge Brass Band Festival |
Dale End Park
Ironbridge
Tel: 07952 926552
Email: ironbridgebbf@tiscali.co.uk
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| Some of the Countries Top Brass Bands, Market Stalls and Fun for all the family. Lots for everyone to do and see.Giant BBQ 11am till 6pm FREE |
| More: www.ironbridgebandfestival.co.uk |
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13.07.2008 - .. |
| Richard's Castle Soap Box Derby |
Hanway Common, Richard's Castle
Ludlow
Tel: 01584 831648
Email:
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| The derby raises money for many charities. Come and feel the thrill of the hill where the home-made carts reach up to 30-40MPH. Food, rally cars, vintage vehicles, car boot, bouncy castle. From 8am |
| More: www.richardscastlesoapbox.co.uk |
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18.07.2008 - 20.07.2008 |
| Festival At The Edge |
Stokes Barn,
Much Wenlock
Tel: 01939 236626
Email:
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| This is the 17th storytelling festival Storytellers and guests from overseas as well as the UK. Plus music, real ale. |
| More: www.festivalattheedge.org |
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18.07.2008 - 20.07.2008 |
| Nozstock Festival 2008 |
Rowden Paddocks,
Bromyard, Herefordshire HR7 4LS
Tel:
Email: noz@nozstock.com
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| Set to wow 3000 revellers with a variety of music, spanning rock, indie, folk and dance over six stunning stages, Nozstock’s entertainment is shockingly broad-ranging and high in quality for such an intimate venue. 6pm Friday - 5am Sunday £35 (13 and under free) free camping + parking |
| More: www.virtual-shropshire.co.uk/shropshire_news/nozstock-2008.shtml |
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19.07.2008 - 03.08.2008 |
| Church Stretton and South Shropshire Arts Festival |
Various locations in and around
Church Stretton
Tel: 01694 724106
Email: ronandbreda@supanet.com]
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| Offering a daily exhibition of local artists and photographers, professional concerts, plays and talks, plus morning coffee concerts and lunchtime organ recitals. See website for full details |
| More: www.strettonfestival.org.uk |
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19.07.2008 - 19.07.2008 |
| Hole the Wall Concert |
Hopton Court,
Hopton Wafers, Cleobury Mortimer DY14 0EF
Tel: 01299 270734
Email: info@holeinthewallconcert.co.uk
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Killer Queen featuring Patrick Myers, Treacle, The Facez in concert at Hopton Wafers.
Gates open 6.00pm. Discounted tickets online 6.00pm to 11.30pm Adult £22 under 12's £11 |
| More: www.holeinthewallconcert.co.uk |
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19.07.2008 - 20.07.2008 |
| Annual Sweet Pea Show |
 Thomas Adam School,
Wem
Tel: 01948 840799
Email: johnandvalgood@tiscali.co.uk
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| The Sweet Pea Show is held in each year in July, to celebrate the close association Wem has with sweet peas & Henry Eckford. Floral arrangement competitions in the school, Judging of individual Sweet Pea growers and some seeds for sale. |
| More: www.virtual-shropshire.co.uk/sweet-pea |
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20.07.2008 - .. |
| Opera in the Square - Don Pasquale |
 The Square,
Shrewsbury SY1 1LH
Tel: 01743 281 281
Email:
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| Don Pasquale by Gaetano Donizetti and performed outdoors by the Garden Opera Company. Donizetti's comic masterpiece, has a freshness which never falters. First performed in 1843, the story rings true today as if it were minted yesterday. Sung in English, the opera sparkles with wit and the most enchanting music. 'It is deliciously funny and compassionate, and well suited to Garden Opera's style and resources. |
| More: www.gardenopera.co.uk |
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26.07.2008 - .. |
| Proms Spectacular |
 Weston Park,
Weston-under-Lizard, Nr. Shifnal, TF11 8LE
Tel: 0845 2256020
Email: enquires@weston-park.com
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| Outdoor concert begining with a dramatic aerial display by an original WW2 Spitfire. The English National Orchestra leads the audience through a superb programme of popular classics, film themes and favourites associated with "Last Night of the Proms". Fireworks finale. |
| More: www.weston-park.com |
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27.07.2008 - .. |
| Peter Pan |
 The Castle Grounds,
Castle Street, Shrewsbury SY1 2AT
Tel: 01743 281 281
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| The little boy who never grew up... join Heartbreak in Neverland with this fun-filled, adventure fantasy for all the family. Outdoor performance by Heartbreak Productions |
| More: www.shrewsburysummer.co.uk |
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02.08.2008 - 03.08.2008 |
| Living Van Weekend |
Blists Hill Victorian Town,
Legges Way, Madeley, Ironbridge, TF7 5DU
Tel: 01952 884391
Email:
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| All the fun of the fair will come to Ironbridge Gorge when the annual Living Van Weekend takes place at Blists Hill Victorian town over the weekend. 10am-5pm |
| More: www.ironbridge.org.uk |
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02.08.2008 - .. |
| Oswestry Agricultural Show |
Park Hall Showground,
Oswestry
Tel: 01691 654875
Email:
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| Livestock competitions & horticultural displays. Full programme of entertainment plus food & craft stands. |
| More: www.oswestryshow.co.uk |
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03.08.2008 - 08.08.2008 |
| Shrewsbury International Soccer Festival |
Shrewsbury Sports Village,
Sundorne Road, Shrewsbury SY1 4RQ
Tel: 01686 627100
Email: soccerdests@btinternet.com
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| An International Soccer tournament for young players aged 8-19, boys & girls, professional & club teams. Opening ceremony Sunday 3rd August, daily football, top teams - 2007 featured Mexico, USA, Canada, Argentina. Great day out! |
| More: www.soccerdestinations.com |
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06.08.2008 - .. |
| Much Ado About Nothing |
 The Castle Grounds,
Castle Street, Shrewsbury SY1 2AT
Tel: 01743 281 281
Email:
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| Returning to Shrewsbury Castle following their critical and sell-out production of Romeo and Juliet. The Lord Chamberlain's Men present Much Ado About Nothing - A glorious summer comedy for all the family. Outdoor performance. Bring a low back chair, a glass of something chilled and enjoy Shakespeare as it should be. "A brilliant evening, a wonderful production" The Guardian. |
| More: www.shrewsburysummer.co.uk |
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07.08.2008 - .. |
| Burwarton Agricultural Show |
 Cleobury North
Between Bridgnorth & Ludlow
Tel: 01746 787535
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| Burwarton Show is one of the country's top one-day agricultural shows. |
| More: www.burwartonshow.co.uk |
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09.08.2008 - 10.08.2008 |
| Loton Park Hillclimb |
Loton Park
Alberbury, nr Shrewsbury SY5 9AG
Tel: 01902 896699
Email: clubsec@hdlcc.com
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| Midland hillclimb Championship plus Porsche Championship 9.30-5.30 £8.00 (9th) £10.00(10th) |
| More: www.hdlcc.com |
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09.08.2008 - 14.09.2008 |
| Shropshire Open Art Exhibition |
 Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery,
Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 355159
Email: info@gateway-gallery3.co.uk
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| An exhibition of 2D and 3D work by artists and makers throughout Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin, selected from an open submission. Various prizes on offer. For more information, including how to submit work please contact: The SADAA Art Panel, The Gateway, Chester Street, Shrewsbury SY1 1NB |
| More: www.gateway-gallery3.co.uk |
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| An Evening with Willard White |
St Chad’s Church,
St Chad's Terrace, Shrewsbury SY1 1JX
Tel: 01743 281 281
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| Robeson Re-explored. Sir Willard explores more of the repertoire and life story of this important icon of the last century. The programme includes Negro spirituals, British folk song and classic early jazz songs |
| More: www.shrewsburysummer.co.uk |
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15.08.2008 - 16.08.2008 |
| Shrewsbury Flower Show |
 The Quarry,
Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 234050
Email: info@shrewsburyflowershow.org.uk
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| More than three million blooms fill the huge floral marquees and there’s a full, all-day programme of music and entertainment for adults and children alike. Attractions for the 2008 show include the following: Chris Beardshaw, Gardening Personality / Hayley Westenra, New Zealand, Classical Singer / Bolddog Lings, Motorcycle Stunt Display / Surprise Celebrity Chef, Saturday. 10.00am - 10.15pm approx |
| More: www.shrewsburyflowershow.org.uk |
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15.08.2008 - 16.08.2008 |
| Farmer Phil's Festival |
Gatten Farm,
Rattlinghope, Church Stretton
Tel: 01588 650459
Email: phil@farmerphilsfestival.co.uk
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| Annual friendly family music. Battle of the bands, revolving stage. Two days of music, good food and drink, children's corner, trade stalls. |
| More: www.farmerphilsfestival.co.uk |
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| Paganini at The Lion |
The Lion Hotel,
Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury, SY1 1UY
Tel: 01743 281043
Email: maggie.love@shrewsbury.gov.uk
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| An evening celebrating 175 years since Paganini played at the Lion Hotel Shrewsbury. Combined with a wonderful dinner there will be music recreating the original evening in August 15th 1833 by the violinist Madeleine Easton. She will play a selection of the renowned Caprices during the meal and then perform with Gary Cooper and Kate Manly upstairs in the wonderful Adams Ballroom. |
| More: www.shrewsburysummer.co.uk |
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17.08.2008 - .. |
| Chorley Show |
a local field,
Chorley, Nr Bridgnorth
Tel: 0700 5980014
Email: chirstibbits@chorley-village.org.uk
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| A real traditional village show where everyone mucks in to make it great. There's lots of entertainment both in the main ring and outside. Sideshows, craft demonstrations, dog show, local produce, children's special events. local brew tent, music... and more |
| More: www.chorleyshow.co.uk |
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21.08.2008 - .. |
| Charley's Aunt |
 The Castle Grounds,
Castle Street, Shrewsbury SY1 2AT
Tel: 01743 281 281
Email:
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| Bright, intoxicating and frothy farce - laughs are guaranteed in this brilliant and world-renowned comedy. Outdoor performance by Heartbreak Productions 7.30pm |
| More: www.shrewsburysummer.co.uk |
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