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South Shropshire
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Shropshire
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19.07.2008 - 07.09.2008 |
| Art Cafe Summer Festival |
 Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Craven Arms SY7 9RS
Tel: 01588 676060
Email: lesleymcknightuk@aol.com
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| Natural Beauty: Secret Hills Art Cafe Summer Exhibition will also include a 4-day Summer school programme of workshops and taster sessions (4-7 August). 10:30am |
| More: www.secrethillsartcafe.co.uk |
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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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06.09.2008 - 06.09.2008 |
| Russell Watson - Indian Summer Concert |
The Quarry,
Shrewsbury
Tel: 08712715151
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| Russell Watson plus special guests All Angels. The event will be a picnic style event so food and drink will be allowed into the venue as well as being on sale during the evening. Gates open at 6pm. 7.30pm start. Tickets: £35 in adv, £40 on the gate. |
| More: www.misterjonesproductions.com/ |
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06.09.2008 - 07.09.2008 |
| Day Out With Thomas |
 Severn Valley Railway
Kidderminster to Bridgnorth
Tel: 01299 403816
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| Thomas that cheeky little engine will have The Fat Controller keeping everyone in order. You can also visit 'Gordon', our big blue engine at The Engine House, our Visitor & Education Centre at Highley. Booking advised |
| More: www.svr.co.uk |
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06.09.2008 - 07.09.2008 |
| Powis Wood Fair, |
Welshpool Showground , Powis Castle,
Welshpool, Powys, SY20 9HU
Tel: 01350 727401
Email: info@powiswoodfair.co.uk
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| Live woodworking demonstrations, craft and trade stalls, displays of wood carving, vintage machinery exhibits, visit the 100 year old sawmill, Xtreme trampoline, dog show, 4x4 safari. 10am-5pm Adult £7, Oap £6, Child £2, Family £16; camping available if booked |
| More: www.powiswoodfair.co.uk |
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06.09.2008 - .. |
| Medieval Re-enators at Castle |
 Whittington Castle
Castle Street, Whittington SY11 4DF
Tel: 01691 662397
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| The House of the Blackstar will be in residence at the Castle. Living history displays, sword fighting and the chance to chat to them. 12-3pm Free |
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06.09.2008 - .. |
| Wem Carnival |
various locations around
Wem
Tel: 01939 236150
Email: louise.green1809@tesco.net
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| Wem Carnival is a celebration of community spirit uniting all generations in a day of fun, music, dance and laughter. |
| More: www.wemcarnival.com |
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07.09.2008 - .. |
| Living Well Festival 2008 |
 Shrewsbury Castle and Grounds,
Castle Street, Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 235334
Email: info@solaceacademy.co.uk
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| Encouraging a healthier, happier and more balanced lifestyle with good local foods, interactive fitness demonstrations and hands on therapies and workshops. With live music and entertainment throughout the day the Live Well Festival will rejuvenate your senses while proceeds go to Lingen Davies Cancer Relief & British Red Cross. |
| More: www.shrewsburysummer.co.uk |
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08.09.2008 - .. |
| Jimmy White & Alex Higgins |
The Place,
Lime Walk, Oakengates, Telford, TF2 6EP
Tel: 01952 382382
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| Two icons of snooker are reuniting to play several frames of Jimmy White versus Alex Higgins. Doors open at 7pm, start at 7:45 pm General Admission - £20, VIP £40-£50 (limited) |
| More: www.oakengates.ws |
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10.09.2008 - .. |
| Jamie Andrew - Life and Limb |
Shrewsbury Music Hall,
The Square, Shrewsbury, SY1 1LH
Tel: 01743 281281
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| Jamie's rescue was one of the most dramatic in the history of the Alps & only days later his hands and feet were amputated. He has learned to walk again, taken up skiing, run the London Marathon, and returned to climb once more in the mountains that he loves so much. 7:30pm £10 |
| More: www.virtual-shropshire.co.uk/shropshire_news/jamie-andrews.shtml |
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11.09.2008 - 13.09.2008 |
| Beer Festival |
Severn Valley Railway
Bridgnorth Station, Low Town, Bridgnorth
Tel: 01299 403816
Email:
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| An outdoor event round the station and platform featuring a wide range of Real Ales from across the country. |
| More: www.svr.co.uk |
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12.09.2008 - 14.09.2008 |
| Ellesmere Canal Festival |
Llangollen and Ellesemere Canal, Ellesemere Wharf,
Ellesemere
Tel: 01691 622097
Email:
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| A weekend of decorated boats in the rally, market stalls, boat trips, competitions, food, entertainment. On Friday there will be a concert with Shrewsbury Concert Band and fireworks. |
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12.09.2008 - 14.09.2008 |
| Ludlow Food and Drink Festival |
 Ludlow Castle,
Ludlow
Tel: 01584 873957
Email:
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| Celebrating the diversity and quality of the independant food and drink producers in Ludlow and The Marches. Rarebreed meats; real ale & ciders; Sausage, beer, porkpie, beer and cheese trails; talks and demos. |
| More: www.foodfestival.co.uk |
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13.09.2008 - 14.09.2008 |
| Golden Beak Comedy Awards |
Theatre on the Steps,
Stoneway Steps, Bridgnorth, WV16 4BD
Tel: 01746 763257
Email:
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| Theatre Companies from all over Britain descend on Bridgnorth bringing their one act comedy to the Theatre on the Steps stage. There are four separate series of one act comedies with each performance followed by a fascinating adjudication with the Awards Ceremony itself. 2:30pm, 7:30pm |
| More: www.theatreonthesteps.co.uk |
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13.09.2008 - .. |
| Kington Show |
The Ovals Farm,
Kington, Herefordshire border
Tel: 01544 260602
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| Prime livestock from Wales to Scotland, sheepshearing, farrier competitions, cookery and butchery demonstrations and main ring attractions from start to finish. |
| More: www.kingtonshow.co.uk |
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14.09.2008 - 14.09.2008 |
| Snailbeach Mine Heritage Open Day |
 Snailbeach Lead Mine
Snailbeach, nr Minsterley SY5 0NS
Tel: 01743 718668
Email: andrewgbwood@hotmail.com
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| Guided underground tours into the old workings in Perkins Level and into Day Level. Snailbeach Mine has the best preserved set of lead mine buildings in the UK. 10.30am - 4.30pm approx Free, but donations welcomed |
| More: www.shropshiremines.org.uk/snailbeach/sbheri.htm |
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19.09.2008 - 21.09.2008 |
| Autumn Steam Gala |
Severn Valley Railway
Kidderminster to Bridgnorth
Tel: 01299 403816
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| The railways big autumn event with extended runnning hours. See SVR website for full details. |
| More: www.svr.co.uk |
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19.09.2008 - 21.09.2008 |
| Potfest Shropshire |
Shrewsbury Agricultural Centre,
Battlefield, Shrewsbury SY4 3DR
Tel: 07801441152
Email: potfest@gmail.com
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| International ceramics festival of just under 100 artists exhibiting and selling their work. Demonstrations and workshops throughout the three days. 10 am until 5pm £3.50 Adults, £3.00 Seniors, Children free |
| More: www.potfest.co.uk |
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20.09.2008 - 21.09.2008 |
| Bishop's Castle Michaelmas Fair |
various locations around
Bishop's Castle SY9 5BE
Tel: 01588 638154
Email: info@michaelmasfair.org.uk
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| Now in it's 14th year. Steam engines, dancing, music, processions, theatre and lots more throughout the town during the whole weekend. 11.00 - 22.00 Sat and 11.00 - 17.00 Sun £5 adults £1 Children |
| More: www.michaelmasfair.org.uk |
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20.09.2008 - 21.09.2008 |
| Midland Game Fair |
 Weston Park,
Weston-under-Lizard, nr. Shifnal TF11 8LE
Tel: 0845 2305175
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| Demonstrations of country skills; trade stands; clay pigeon shooting; gundog scurrie;, main arena events; fishing; horses; crafts and music. Gates open at 9am Saturday Adults £14, Child £5; Sunday Adults £16, Child £5 |
| More: www.countrymanfairs.co.uk |
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20.09.2008 - 21.09.2008 |
| Whitchurch Gathering of Boats |
Shropshire Union Canal,
Whitchurch, SY13 3DY
Tel: 01948 830447
Email: wwwtrust@mican.co.uk
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| A weekend of decorated boats and people in Victorian dress to commemorate the opening of the canal 6th July 1808. Shropshire Union Flyboat Saturn is open for visitors. |
| More: www.whitchurchwaterway.org.uk/rally.html |
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27.09.2008 - 28.09.2008 |
| The Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Festival |
various locations around
Ironbridge
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| Enjoy the beautiful environment of the Ironbridge Gorge in what promises to be 2 days of family fun! Craft/Farmers market, entertainment, exhibitions. Sat 10am 'til 9.30pm; Sun 10am 'til 6pm Free |
| More: www.virtual-shropshire.co.uk/shropshire_news/ironbridge-whf.shtml |
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03.10.2008 - 05.10.2008 |
| Clun Valley Beer Festival |
7 pubs,
along South Shropshire's Clun Valley
Tel: 01588 640305
Email: info@cvbf.co.uk
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| Pub events and entertainment with a wide selection of specialty beers, highlighting local breweries. Bus service available between pubs. |
| More: www.cvbf.co.uk |
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04.10.2008 - 04.10.2008 |
| Severn Project 2008: Sabrina and the Engineer |
Town Centre and Severn Park,
Bridgnorth
Tel: 07768 432842
Email: severnproject@gmail.com
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| In Bridgnorth on 4th October there will be a FREE large-scale performance combining music, fire, water, steam and multimedia based on the culture and history of the River Severn. 18.30 for a 19.00 start. . Ends at 21.00 FREE |
| More: www.severnproject.com |
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10.10.2008 - 12.10.2008 |
| International Autumn Horse Trials |
Weston Park,
Weston-under-Lizard, Nr. Shifnal, TF1 8LE
Tel: 01952 852100
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| Three Day Event is run over five days for the National Junior Championships, National Under 21 Championships, CCI and CCI** Classes which consist of dressage, cross-country and show jumping. |
| More: www.weston-park.com |
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12.10.2008 - .. |
| Classic Car and Bike Day |
Severn Valley Railway
Bridgnorth to Kidderminster
Tel: 01299 403816
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| A remarkable gathering of classic cars. Visit any of the stations and meet with the owners of these wonderful vehicles. |
| More: www.svr.co.uk |
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24.10.2008 - 26.10.2008 |
| Bridgnorth Jazz Festival |
various locations around
Bridgnorth,
Tel: 01746 765737
Email: jazz@bridgnorthjazzfestival.co.uk
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| An impressive line-up of jazz entertainment including a wandering jazz trail with a stroller ticket plus-A Tribute to Ella and Oscar, A special recreation of The Paul Whiteman Orchestra, 'Wheatleys' Arcadians(30's vaudeville), and The Carole Westwood Quartet. |
| More: www.bridgnorthjazzfestival.co.uk |
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01.11.2008 - .. |
| Ghostly Gaslight |
 Blists Hill Victorian Town,
Legges Way, Madeley, Ironbridge, TF7 5DU
Tel: 01952 884391
Email:
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| One of Shropshire's top Halloween events! Anyone with a penchant for creepy crawlies, ghosts and ghouls and a spooky atmosphere should head for Blists Hill! Please note admission is by pre-booked ticket only this year - see link for details. 10am-5pm |
| More: www.virtual-shropshire.co.uk/shropshire_news/blists-hill-halloween.shtml |
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01.11.2008 - .. |
| Shrewsbury Bonfire & Halloween Firework Spectacular |
West Mid Agricultural Showground, Berwick Road,
Shrewsbury
Tel: 0870 957 6444
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| This year we will be combining aspects of Halloween with many traditional games and activities taking place. Black Knights Skydiving Team will be entertaining plus a main ring attraction in addition to full fairground with rides and mix and mingle, plus lisenced bar. |
| More: www.westmidshow.co.uk |
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09.11.2008 - .. |
| Bonfire & Firework Extravaganza |
Weston Park,
Weston-under-Lizard, Nr. Shifnal, TF11 8LE
Tel: 01952 852100
Email: enquiries@weston-park.com
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| One of the counties biggest and best bonfire celebrations with entertainment for all the family including a fun fair, catering, stalls and Beacon Radio Roadshow. Gates open at 3pm £15 per car (maximum of 6 people per car) |
| More: www.weston-park.com |
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16.11.2008 - 16.11.2008 |
| Three Men in a Bow Tie Birthday Party Concert |
The Music Hall,
Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 281 281
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| Amazing but true - it’s now 15 years since Shropshire’s infamous satirical singing trio Three Men in a Bowtie gave their very first concert. Since then they’ve performed to almost 45,000 ecstatic people in over 300 village halls - appearing on BBC 1 & BBC 2 and at the Edinburgh, Ludlow, Leominster and Much Wenlock Festivals along the way. So expect a riotous, irreverent, lampooning evening! See link for details. |
| More: www.virtual-shropshire.co.uk/shropshire_news/threemen-birthday.shtml |
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29.11.2008 - 30.11.2008 |
| Gorgeous Contemporary Craft & Fine Food Fair |
Enginuity,
Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge Gorge
Tel: 01952 884 391
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| The Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust and The Shropshire Guild of Contemporary Craft are again bringing together some of the West Midlands’ finest craftsmen and women for their annual flagship exhibition, ‘Gorgeous’. For the first time this year, the makers will also be joined by many of the region’s top food and drink producers in association with Heart of England Fine Foods. |
| More: www.virtual-shropshire.co.uk/shropshire_news/gorgeous.shtml |
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29.11.2008 - 30.11.2008 |
| Ludlow Medieval Christmas Fayre |
Ludlow Castle and Market
The Castle Square, Ludlow, SY8 1AY
Tel: 01588 650307
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| The only place to Christmas shop and have fun at the same time. A medieval market with costumed entertainers, musicians, traders, re-enactments. Foods to eat and take away. Nov. 29/30 10-4pm, Nov. 29th also 6-9pm |
| More: www.ludlowmedievalchristmas.co.uk |
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01.06.2009 - 31.08.2009 |
| Shrewsbury Summer Season |
 various locations around
Shrewsbury
Tel:
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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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27.06.2009 - 28.06.2009 |
| West Mid Show |
 The Agricultural Showground,
Berwick Road, Shrewsbury SY1 2PF
Tel: 0870 957 6444
Email: enquiries@westmidshow.co.uk
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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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18.07.2009 - 19.07.2009 |
| The 21st Annual Sweet Pea Show |
The Thomas Adams School
Wem SY45 DG
Tel: 01948 840806
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| The National Sweet Pea Society with its Late Show is welcomed by the Eckford Sweet Pea Society in a combined Show to Celebrate its 21st Anniversary in Wem. |
| More: www.virtual-shropshire.co.uk/sweetpea/ |
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The Quarry
West Mid Showground,