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IRONBRIDGE GORGE MUSEUMS
07.04.2011  -  09.09.2012
Our Sporting Life Exhibitions
Our Sporting Life ExhibitionsCoalbrookdale Gallery & Enginuity,
Museum of Iron, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge Gorge
Tel: 01952 433 424
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Twitter: blistshill
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

ART CLASSES
09.01.2012  -  13.02.2012
Norton Art Classes
Norton Art ClassesNorton Village Hall,
Cheswardine Lane, Norton TF11 9EQ
Tel: 01952 730325
Email: jackie.a.bennett@hotmail.com
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Six 2 hour sessions every Monday evening. Expertly tutored by professional teacher Malcolm Hague. This is a friendly class welcoming all standards and levels of experience. 7:00pm - 9:00pm every Monday. £30.00 for all six -payable at start.
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PANTO
02.02.2012  -  11.02.2012
Pantomime - Dick Whittington
Pantomime - Dick WhittingtonBirchmeadow Centre,
Broseley TF12 5LP
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Country boy Dick Whittington arrives to make his fortune and meets the principal girl, Alice Fitzwarren. Lots going on throughout the show - dancing, live band, laughter, singing, and even acting !!! matinees at 2:00, evenings at 7:00.
More: www.birchmeadow.org.uk/events

PARANORMAL
07.02.2012  -  ..
Is There Anybody There - Seance Night
Is There Anybody There - Seance NightThe New Inn,
4 St. Mary's Street, Bridgnorth, WV16 4DW.
Tel: 01746 764804.
Email: walkwithwonder@ymail.com
Twitter: seance_host4u
The New Inn is reputed to be haunted, using aspects of the Victorian Parlour Seance we will be seeing if there really is anybody there? 8pm. £10.
More: www.paranormalevenings.co.uk

IRONBRIDGE GORGE MUSEUMS
11.02.2012  -  19.02.2012
The Games and Me
The Games and MeEnginuity,
Coach Road, Coalbrookdale, near Ironbridge TF8 7DQ
Tel: 01952 433 424
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To celebrate the 2012 London Games, and as part of the Games and Me project, visitors to Enginuity will be able to test their speed and reaction times using state of the art equipment as used by professional sports stars and see amazing shows looking at the science behind sport. Activities will vary from day-to-day and some carry additional costs. Museum entrance fee £7.85 adults; £6.76 for 60 plus and £6.75 for children (up to 18 years and in full time education), under 5s free.
More: www.virtual-shropshire.co.uk/shropshire_news/enginuity-games.shtml

RAF MUSEUM
13.02.2012  -  17.02.2012
Model Making Half Term
Model Making Half TermRAF Museum Cosford,
Shifnal TF11 8UP
Tel: 01902 376 200
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Have a go at building an Airfix 1:72 Spitfire or Hurricane safe in the knowledge that help and advice from skilled modellers is on hand and that the kits and all materials will be provided. 10am.
More: www.rafmuseum.org.uk

IRONBRIDGE GORGE MUSEUMS
13.02.2012  -  17.02.2012
Tile decorating workshops
Tile decorating workshops Jackfield Tile Museum,
Jackfield, near Ironbridge TF8 7LJ
Tel: 01952 433 424
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Let your creativity go wild at a drop-in tile decorating workshop where you can try the tube lining technique to produce a 6 x 6 inch tile featuring your own design and choice of colours. Activities vary from day-to-day; tiles cost £7.95 each and can be fired and sent home later for a small extra charge to cover postage and packing. Museum admission £7.60 adults; £7.10 for 60 plus and £5.10 for children (up to 18 years and in full time education), under 5s free.
More: www.ironbridge.org.uk

MUSICAL
13.02.2012  -  18.02.2012
Beauty and the Beast
Beauty and the BeastBridgnorth Sports & Leisure Centre,
Bridgnorth WV16 4ER
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This musical production and its music is fresh and new and has met with great success around the world following its premier on Broadway in 1994 with amazing scenery, costumes and special effects. 7.30 pm evenings, Saturday matinee at 2.30 pm
More: www.bridgnorthmusicaltheatre.co.uk

WESTON PARK
14.02.2012  -  16.02.2012
Conservation Study Days at Weston Park
Conservation Study Days at Weston Park  Weston Park,
Weston-under-Lizard TF11 8LE
Tel: 01952 852100
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The study days combine a look at conservators at work on the historic collection together with practical advice on how to conserve antiques rather than undertake expensive restoration. £45 per person Places need to be pre-booked .
More: www.virtual-shropshire.co.uk/shropshire_news/weston-study.shtml

WESTON PARK
14.02.2012  -  ..
Valentine’s Dining at Weston Park
Valentine’s Dining at Weston Park Weston Park,
Weston-under-Lizard TF11 8LE
Tel: 01952 852100
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The ultimate romantic experience of dining in one of England’s finest stately homes. Head Chef Guy Day will prepare an exquisite 3-course dinner to be enjoyed in the historic Dining Room followed by coffee and petit-fours. Dinner £75.00 per person Pre-booking required.
More: www.weston-park.com

PANTO
16.02.2012  -  19.02.2012
A Spirit for Evermore-Panto
A Spirit for Evermore-PantoAlveley Village Hall,
Alveley, nr. Bridgnorth
Tel: 01746 780796
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A Spirit for Evermore is a pantomime in two acts with Twelven Principal Characters, plus Chorus and Pantomime Dog, a princess and a villan!
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IRONBRIDGE GORGE MUSEUMS
18.02.2012  -  21.02.2012
Celebrate Pancake Day
Celebrate Pancake Day Blists Hill Victorian Town,
Madeley, near Ironbridge TF7 5DU
Tel: 01952 433 424
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Watch the residents of Blists Hill Victorian Town celebrate Pancake Day. Museum entrance fee £14.95 adults; £11.95 for 60 plus and £9.95 for children (up to 18 years and in full time education), under 5s free
More: www.ironbridge.org.uk

TABLE TOP SALE
18.02.2012  -  18.02.2012
Norton Village Hall Table Top Sale
Norton Village Hall Table Top SaleNorton Village Hall,
Cheswardine Lane . Norton TF11 9EQ
Tel: 07792 544008
Email: clresctt@aol.com
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Norton Village Hall - Tables full to bursting with new year bargains! Have a good rummage in our warm and dry friendly village hall. Tea, coffee and sausage sandwiches 9:00am - 12 noon 50p entry (children free. 9:00am - 12 noon. 50p entry (children free).
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MUSIC
18.02.2012  -  ..
Whalebone: Origins Tour
Whalebone: Origins Tour Quatt Village Hall,
Quatt, Bridgnorth WV15 6QW
Tel: 01746 781910
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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).
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MUSIC
25.02.2012  -  ..
Phil Beer - great music
Phil Beer - great musicBirchmeadow Centre,
Broseley
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Phil is, of course, one part of Show of Hands (with Steve Knightley) who have developed a huge following. His instrumental skills on acoustic and electric guitars, fiddle and mandolin are well documented. Doors open at 7:00, Phil starts at 8:00 £10
More: www.birchmeadow.org.uk/events

THEATRE
29.02.2012  -  ..
Much Ado About Wenlock
Much Ado About WenlockThe Edge Arts Centre,
Farley Rd., Much Wenlock TF13 6NB
Tel: 01952 728 911
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As the preparations for the 2012 Games advance, Much Wenlock’s own unique role in the story is celebrated with a winning twist by Vamos Theatre Company, which is touring this show to sixty UK venues this spring. Vamos is a full mask, physical theatre company, with three actors taking the roles of Wenlock’s professional and plebeian classes. This comic production dramatises William Penny Brookes’ determination to improve the health of all. A story of health, sports, a reforming doctor and a runaway chicken!
More: www.edgeartscentre.co.uk

WESTON PARK
04.03.2012  -  ..
Spring Walk at Weston Park
Spring Walk at Weston Park Weston Park,
Weston-under-Lizard TF11 8LE
Tel: 01952 852100
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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

ART EXHIBITION
10.03.2012  -  31.03.2012
Twenty Twenty Art Exhibition
Twenty Twenty Art ExhibitionTwenty Twenty Gallery,
3-4 High St, Much Wenlock TF13 6AA
Tel: 01952 727952
Email: info@twenty-twenty.co.uk
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Early Spring show with Penelope Timmis and more.
More: www.twenty-twenty.co.uk

DANCE FESTIVAL
11.03.2012  -  11.03.2012
Wenlock Olympian Live Arts Dance Festival
Wenlock Olympian Live Arts Dance FestivalThe Edge Arts Centre,
Farley Road, Much Wenlcok TF13 6NB
Tel: 01952 433738
Email: jackieharper@gmail.com
Twitter: LiveArtsDance
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

ARTS FESTIVAL
14.03.2012  -  17.03.2012
Wenlock Olympian Society Live Arts Festival
Wenlock Olympian Society Live Arts Festival The Edge Arts Centre,
Much Wenlock
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Email: wenlocklivearts@gmail.com
Twitter: wenlocklivearts
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

MUSIC
16.03.2012  -  ..
Matt Andersen returns - big blues
Matt Andersen returns - big bluesBirchmeadow Centre,
Broseley TF12 5LP
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'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

CHARITY EVENT
17.03.2012  -  17.03.2012
Abseiling @RAF Cosford in aid of Midlands Air Ambulance
Abseiling @RAF Cosford in aid of Midlands Air AmbulanceRAF Cosford,
Shifnal, Shropshire TF11 8UP
Tel: 0800 8 40 20 40
Email: info@midlandsairambulance.com
Twitter: MAA_Charity
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

CEILIDH
17.03.2012  -  17.03.2012
St Patrick's Night Ceilidh!
St Patrick's Night Ceilidh!Norton Village Hall,
Cheswardine Lane . Norton TF11 9EQ
Tel: 07792544008
Email: clresctt@aol.com
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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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WALKING
17.03.2012  -  ..
Launch of Walkers are Welcome
Launch of Walkers are Welcome The Priory Hall
Much Wenlock
Tel: 01952 728646
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Official launch of Much Wenlock's walking award.
More: www.muchwenlockguide.info

SEVERN VALLEY RAILWAY
23.03.2012  -  25.03.2012
Spring Steam Gala
Spring Steam GalaSevern Valley Railway,
Bridgnorth to Kidderminster
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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

ART EXHIBITION
23.03.2012  -  30.09.2012
CORE
COREThe Engine Shop, Enginuity
Coach Rd, Coalbrookdale, TF8 7DQ
Tel: 01952 433424
Email: tic@ironbridge.org.uk
Twitter: IronbridgeCORE
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

CHARITY EVENT
25.03.2012  -  ..
Sport Relief Much Wenlock Olympian Mile Mile
Sport Relief Much Wenlock Olympian Mile Mile The Leisure Centre,
Farley Road, Much Wenlock
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Email: annielee2005@hotmail.co.uk
Twitter: WOS_1850
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

SEVERN VALLEY RAILWAY
31.03.2012  -  15.04.2012
Days Out with Thomas
Days Out with ThomasSevern Valley Railway,
Bridgnorth to Kidderminster
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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

IRONBRIDGE GORGE MUSEUMS
31.03.2012  -  15.04.2012
Float a Boat
Float a BoatEnginuity,
Coach Road, Coalbrookdale, near Ironbridge TF8 7DQ
Tel: 01952 433 424
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Twitter: blistshill
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

RAF MUSEUM
01.04.2012  -  15.04.2012
Cold War Trail
Cold War TrailRAF Museum Cosford,
Shifnal TF11 8UP
Tel: 01902 376200
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The ‘Cold War Investigation’ trail guides children around the Museum with a series of cryptic clues and quizzes. Each detective will need to correctly answer each of the questions in order to discover the name of the secret spy.
More: www.rafmuseum.org.uk/cosford

RAF MUSEUM
01.04.2012  -  ..
Bike 4 Life Easter Egg Run
Bike 4 Life Easter Egg RunRAF Museum Cosford,
Shifnal TF11 8UP
Tel: 01902 376200
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Thousands of bikers from across the country are expected to join together for a massive ‘Ride Out’ in support of the RAF Museum and Midlands Air Ambulance. The fourth annual charity motorcycle run will take place on Sunday from from Shrewsbury to Cosford.
More: www.rafmuseum.org.uk/cosford

RAF MUSEUM
01.04.2012  -  ..
Shropshire Modellers' Show
Shropshire Modellers' ShowRAF Museum Cosford,
Shifnal TF11 8UP
Tel: 01902 376 200
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Hundreds of models on display including examples of aircraft, ships, cars and commercial vehicles. Other attractions include club displays and trade stands. Also hosting an open competition where modellers of all ages and abilities can enter their creations to win a much coveted award.
More: www.rafmuseum.org.uk/cosford

TRANSPORT FESTIVAL
08.04.2012  -  09.04.2012
Transport Show
Transport ShowWeston Park,
Weston-under-Lizard TF11 8LE
Tel: 01952 852100
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A day out for all the family with a vast array of vehicles of all types and ages on display as well as arena activities, trade areas, children's play and trade stands featuring all kinds of automobilia and collectibles.

More: www.weston-park.com

WENLOCK POETRY FESTIVAL
13.04.2012  -  15.04.2012
Wenlock Poetry Festival
Wenlock Poetry FestivalVarious locations around
Much Wenlock
Tel: 07969 253221
Email: info@wenlockpoetryfestival.org
Twitter: WenlockPoetry
The very best of contemporary poetry in exciting and varied ways.
More: www.wenlockpoetryfestival.org

PLANT FAIR
14.04.2012  -  14.04.2012
Spring Plant Fair at Bodenham Arboretum
Spring Plant Fair at Bodenham ArboretumBodenham Arboretum,
Wolverley, Kidderminster DY11 5SY
Tel: 01562 852444
Email: janet@planthuntersfairs.co.uk
Twitter: plantfairs
Free Entry to this popular plant fair featuring many highly respected specialist nurseries with a great range of perennials, shrubs, trees, herbs , rare species. Excellent lakeside restaurant. 11.00am - 5.00pm. FREE ENTRY to the Plant Fair Entry to Arboretum optional at normal prices.
More: www.planthuntersfairs.co.uk

MUSIC
14.04.2012  -  ..
Bill Caddick
Bill CaddickBirchmeadow Centre,
Broseley TF12 5LP
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One of the great underrated English songmakers, crafting sensitive songs which manage to be both timeless and of their time-a remarkable body of songs - many of love and loss, but above all songs that speak for the outsider and the marginalised in society. 7:30pm. £7 (£8 on door).
More: www.birchmeadow.org.uk/events

SPRING FESTIVAL
04.05.2012  -  07.05.2012
Clun Green Man Festival
Clun Green Man FestivalVarious locations around
Clun
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Spectacular Spring festival when the Green Man battles with Frostie, the Ice Queen, on the ancient bridge at Clun. Plus entertainment and fair.
More: www.clungreenman.org.uk

LIVE ART
05.05.2012  -  06.05.2012
M21 ‘From the Medieval to the 21st Century’
M21 ‘From the Medieval to the 21st Century’Various locations around
Much Wenlock
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Disability Live art event. From the birthplace of the modern Olympic Games comes M21: From the Medieval to the 21st Century. But is Much Wenlock only about pretty black and white buildings and living history in Middle England? M21 brings together the history of this small Shropshire town with the politics of live art to confront the reality of modern rural living. Renowned disabled artists Tanya Raabe, Alan McLean, Simon McKeown, Sean Burn, Noëmi Lakmaier, Ann Whitehurst and the Disabled Avant-Garde explore climate change, country living and historic practices through a disability aesthetic. Based at the Priory Hall with events happening throughout the streets of Much Wenlock.
More: www.dasharts.org

WALKING FESTIVAL
05.05.2012  -  13.05.2012
Ironbridge Gorge Walking Festival
Ironbridge Gorge Walking Festival Various locations around
The Ironbridge Gorge
Tel: 01952 433424
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Larger than ever before, the 2012 Ironbridge Gorge Walking Festival features around 30 free guided walks covering a range of interests and abilities.
More: www.virtual-shropshire.co.uk/shropshire_news/ironbridge-walking-festival.shtml

PLANT FAIR
06.05.2012  -  07.05.2012
Plant Fair at Weston Park
Plant Fair at Weston ParkWeston Park,
Weston-under-Lizard, Nr Shifnal TF11 8LE
Tel: 01952 852100
Email: janet@planthuntersfairs.co.uk
Twitter: plantfairs
Plant fair featuring highly respected specialist nurseries with a great range of perennials, shrubs, trees, rare species. Set in 1000 acres of parkland with spring bulbs, bluebells, azaleas and rhododendrons. 10.00am - 5.00pm. Special Event Price: Fair and Garden £2.50.
More: www.planthuntersfairs.co.uk

WESTON PARK
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Bluebell Walk
Bluebell Walk Weston Park,
Weston-under- Lizard TF11 8LE
Tel: 01952 852100
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Join Head Gardener Martin Gee for a 3 and half mile walk through carpets of bluebells, avenues of azaleas and Capability Brown’s Please Grounds. 10.30am . Adults £5.00, Seniors £4.50 and Children £3.00
More: www.weston-park.com

THEATRE
09.05.2012  -  ..
Monsieur De Coubertin’s Magnificent Opymlic© Feat!
Monsieur De Coubertin’s Magnificent Opymlic© Feat!The Edge Arts Centre
Much Wenlock
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Riding Lights Theatre presents (as part of its national tour) a new, extraordinary piece of theatre about the revival of the modern Olympic Games. This is theatre with a spiritual heart, for everyone.
More: www.edgeartscentre.co.uk

SEVERN VALLEY RAILWAY
19.05.2012  -  20.05.2012
Victorian Weekend
Victorian WeekendSevern Valley Railway,
Bridgnorth to Kidderminster
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Celebrate the 150th anniversary of the opening of the Severn Valley line between Worcester and Shrewsbury on February 1st 1862. Her Majesty Queen Victoria will visit the line over this weekend, calling at our stations to enjoy the entertainments of the time with her subjects.
More: www.svr.co.uk

RAF MUSEUM
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Open Cockpits Evening
Open Cockpits EveningRAF Museum Cosford,
Shifnal TF11 8UP
Tel: 01902 376200
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A special evening where a selection of aircraft and cockpits will be available for close viewing. Height restrictions apply.
6.00pm to 8.30pm. £10.00 per person - Tickets are limited, you must buy in advance.
More: www.rafmuseum.org.uk/cosford

HORSE SHOW
19.05.2012  -  ..
Shropshire County Horse show
Shropshire County Horse showThe West Midlands Showground
Berwick Road, Shrewsbury SY1 2PF
Tel: 07802 931987
Email: christine@camadeley.com
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This Show will take place on 19th May 2012 and will feature a full array of Hunter Classes, with Working Hunters and Show Classes, both affiliated and unaffiliated. There will also be Dressage and an exciting Livery Yard Competition. 9am-5pm.
More: www.shropshirecountyshow.com

WESTON PARK
20.05.2012  -  ..
Rhododendron Walk
Rhododendron WalkWeston Park,
Weston-under-Lizard TF11 8LE
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Head Gardener Martin Gee will talk about the history of the Rhododendron as well as more in depth detail on how and why these avenues were created. 10.30am. Adults £5.00, Seniors £4.50, Children £3.00 payable on the day .
More: www.weston-park.com

OLYMPIC TORCH RELAY
24.05.2012  -  ..
Olympic Torch Relay in Shropshire
Olympic Torch Relay in ShropshireVarious locations around
South Shropshire
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The torch, to be carried by a number of inspirational Torchbearers, will pass through the communities of Ludlow, Clee Hill and Cleobury Mortimer on Thursday 24 May 2012.
More: www.muchwenlockguide.info/news/olympic-torch.shtml

AGRICULTURAL SHOW
26.05.2012  -  ..
Shropshire County Agricultural Show
Shropshire County Agricultural ShowThe West Midlands Showground,
Berwick Road, Shrewsbury SY1 2PF
Tel: 01743 289 831
Email: enquiries@shropshirecountyshow.com
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The Show plays a major role in the special displays about rural life in Shropshire and beyond. Children get to see real livestock and learn about rural life and times, and the skills and crafts of the countryside. The subjects covered are very much part of the National Education Curriculum. Dozens of traders provide a showcase of goods from across the county and beyond and a fabulous food hall is full of the tastes of Shropshire ready to be sampled and savoured. 9am-5pm.
More: www.shropshirecountyshow.com

OLYMPIC TORCH RELAY
30.05.2012  -  ..
Olympic Torch Relay in Shropshire
Olympic Torch Relay in ShropshireVarious locations around
Shropshire
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The torch, to be carried by a number of inspirational Torchbearers, will pass through the communities of Oswestry, Pant, Llanymynech, Shrewsbury, Cressage, Much Wenlock, Benthall, Broseley. Ironbridge, Telford & Newport on Wednesday 30 May .
More: www.muchwenlockguide.info/news/olympic-torch.shtml

SEVERN VALLEY RAILWAY
16.06.2012  -  17.06.2012
Bridgnorth Station Gala
Bridgnorth Station GalaSevern Valley Railway,
Bridgnorth to Kidderminster
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Bridgnorth station gets 'all steamed up' this weekend with a miniature railway, traction engines, stationary steam engines, model railways and even a velocipede! What's this? Come along and see!
More: www.svr.co.uk

AIR SHOW
17.06.2012  -  ..
RAF Cosford Airshow
RAF Cosford AirshowRAF Museum Cosford,
Nr Shifnal
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One of the country's top aviation events attracting thousands of people of all ages to a day of wonder, excitement and entertainment every year with the proceeds of the event going to RAF and local charities.
More: www.cosfordairshow.co.uk

SEVERN VALLEY RAILWAY
23.06.2012  -  24.06.2012
1940's Weekend
1940's WeekendSevern 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 30 June & 1 July.
More: www.svr.co.uk

ARTS FESTIVAL
23.06.2012  -  08.07.2012
Ludlow Festival
Ludlow FestivalVarious locations around
Ludlow
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Major arts festival centred around the town's historic castle.
More: www.ludlowfestival.co.uk

CELEBRATION
24.06.2012  -  ..
Brookes Inspiration Safari
Brookes Inspiration SafariFrom Torch Memorial, Gaskell Fields,
Much Wenlock
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2.30pm at the Torch Memorial on the Gaskell Fields, then along the Brookes Walk and shorter routes, and to the Church Green. You may spot the President of the Methodist Conference jogging by with an Olympian Torch, in this running, trundling, walking event for all ages. The Brookes Inspiration Service follows at 4.00pm in Holy Trinity Church, with a sports personality as speaker, and refreshments. It's More than Gold.
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SEVERN VALLEY RAILWAY
30.06.2012  -  01.07.2012
1940's Weekend
1940's WeekendSevern 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

ART EXHIBITION
07.07.2012  -  28.07.2012
Twenty Twenty Art Exhibition
Twenty Twenty Art ExhibitionTwenty Twenty Gallery,
3-4 High St, Much Wenlock TF13 6AA
Tel: 01952 727952
Email: info@twenty-twenty.co.uk
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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

WENLOCK OLYMPIAN GAMES
08.07.2012  -  21.07.2012
Wenlock Olympian Games
Wenlock Olympian GamesVarious locations around
Much Wenlock
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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

PERFORMANCE
12.07.2012  -  ..
Wenlock Olympian Games Opening Ceremony
Wenlock Olympian Games Opening Ceremony Linden Field & Streets of
Much Wenlock
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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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CELEBRATION
14.07.2012  -  ..
Wenlock Olympian Games Celebration
Wenlock Olympian Games Celebration Various locations around
Much Wenlock
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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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MUSIC FESTIVAL
14.07.2012  -  15.07.2012
Ironbridge Gorge Brass Band Festival
Ironbridge Gorge Brass Band FestivalThe Museum of Iron,
Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge Gorge
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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

RAF MUSEUM
14.07.2012  -  15.07.2012
Large Model Aircraft Rally
Large Model Aircraft RallyRAF Museum Cosford,
Shifnal TF11 8UP
Tel: 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

DANCE
19.07.2012  -  22.07.2012
Encompass360
Encompass360The Edge Arts Centre,
Farley Road, Much Wenlock TF13 6NB
Tel: 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

STORY TELLING FESTIVAL
20.07.2012  -  22.07.2012
Festival at the Edge
Festival at the EdgeStokes Barn,
Much Wenlock
Tel: 01939 236 626
Email: info@festivalattheedge.org
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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

AGRICULTURAL SHOW
02.08.2012  -  ..
Burwarton Show
Burwarton ShowThe Showground,
Cleobury North
Tel: 01746 787535
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Burwarton Show is one of the country's top agricultural shows. Held in August each year at the showground between Bridgnorth & Ludlow.
More: www.burwartonshow.co.uk

FLOWER SHOW
10.08.2012  -  11.08.2012
Shrewsbury Flower Show
Shrewsbury Flower ShowThe Quarry,
Shrewsbury
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World famous flower show held over two days in the beautiful riverside Quarry park. Stunning floral displays, lots of family entertainment, music, fireworks and much more.
More: www.shrewsburyflowershow.org.uk

MUSIC FESTIVAL
18.08.2012  -  19.08.2012
V Festival
V FestivalWeston Park,
Weston-under-Lizard TF11 8LE
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Top festival acts appearing over two days on a variety of stages.
More: www.vfestival.com

FESTIVAL
24.08.2012  -  02.09.2012
Bridgnorth Music & Arts Festival
Bridgnorth Music & Arts FestivalVarious locations around
Bridgnorth
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Music Festival on the High street plus music and art events throughout the town. See website for full details.
More: www.bridgnorthmusicfest.com

FOLK FESTIVAL
24.08.2012  -  27.08.2012
Shrewsbury Folk Festival
Shrewsbury Folk FestivalWest Mid Showground,
Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 892800
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One of the UK's top Folk Festivals, headliners include Richard Thompson, Kaste Rusby, Show of Hands & Dervish. Tickets on sale NOW!
More: www.shrewsburyfolkfestival.co.uk

PLANT FAIR
01.09.2012  -  01.09.2012
Plant Fair at Bodenham Arboretum
Plant Fair at Bodenham ArboretumBodenham Arboretum,
Wolverley, Kidderminster, DY11 5SY
Tel: 01562 852444
Email: janet@planthuntersfairs.co.uk
Twitter: plantfairs
Free Entry to this popular plant fair featuring many highly respected specialist nurseries with a great range of perennials, shrubs, trees, herbs, rare species. Excellent lakeside restaurant. 11.00am - 5pm. FREE ENTRY to Plant Fair Entry to Arboretum optional at normal prices.
More: www.planthuntersfairs.co.uk

FOOD FESTIVAL
07.09.2012  -  09.09.2012
Ludlow Food Festival
Ludlow Food FestivalVarious locations around
Ludlow
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The Festival features more than 130 top quality small independent food and drink producers from the Marches, the England-Wales border country, inside Ludlow Castle, plus food-releated events throughout the towm.
More: www.foodfestival.co.uk

CHRISTMAS
01.12.2012  -  01.12.2012
Much Wenlock Christmas Fayre
Much Wenlock Christmas FayreMuch Wenlock,
Much Wenlock Town Centre TF13 6AA
Tel: 01952 727992
Email: liz@muchmorebooks.co.uk
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Popular annual Christmas event. A wide variety of eclectic stalls complementing the Town's shops. Festive entertainment, Santa's Grotto, carols and much more. Check out our website for more information. Park and Ride services in operation. 10am - 5pm. FREE ENTRY.
More: www.wenlockchristmasfayre.org.uk

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