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Our Sporting Life Exhibitions

07.04.2011 - 09.09.2012

At:	Coalbrookdale Gallery & Enginuity, Museum of Iron, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge Gorge
Tel:	01952 433 424
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Twitter:	blistshill

IRONBRIDGE GORGE MUSEUMS

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

CORE	23.03.2012 - 30.09.2012

At:	The Engine Shop, Enginuity Coach Rd, Coalbrookdale, TF8 7DQ
Tel:	01952 433424
Email:	tic@ironbridge.org.uk
Twitter:	IronbridgeCORE

ART EXHIBITION

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

Twenty Twenty Art Exhibition

05.05.2012 - 25.05.2012

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

Angela Harding. New paintings and prints. Hand-made greenwood chairs by Mike Abbott. Stephanie Cunningham ceramics. Jill Walker constructions and ceramics. Featured new jewellers: Eleanor Bolton and Michelle Oh.

More: www.twenty-twenty.co.uk

Bane	14.05.2012 - ..

At:	The Edge Arts Centre, Farley Road, Much Wenlock
Tel:	01952 728911
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COMEDY

A sell-out hit and critics’ pick at last year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Bane comes to Much Wenlock! This fantastic one-man show harks back to the murky world of film noir, evoking Raymond Chandler, Bogart, and the dangerous femmes fatales that come with the package.

More: www.virtual-shropshire.co.uk/shropshire_news/edge-bane.shtml

Museums at Night - No Strings Attached

18.05.2012 - ..

At:	Enginuity, The Museum of Iron, Coalport, Ironbridge Gorge
Tel:	01952 433 424
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Twitter:	enginuitymuseum

MUSEUMS AT NIGHT

Enginuity has joined the Museums at Night campaign by opening its doors free of charge on the evening of Friday, 18 May, 5pm-8pm. The special event called ‘No Strings Attached’ allows visitors to engage with the Design and Technology Centre’s giant interactive games and then gain inspiration from CORE, the new generative digital art exhibition before joining in Sporty Shadow Puppet workshops.

More: www.virtual-shropshire.co.uk/shropshire_news/enginuity-night.shtml

Victorian Weekend

19.05.2012 - 20.05.2012

At:	Severn Valley Railway, Bridgnorth to Kidderminster
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SEVERN VALLEY RAILWAY

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

Shropshire County Horse show

19.05.2012 - ..

At:	The West Midlands Showground Berwick Road, Shrewsbury SY1 2PF
Tel:	07802 931987
Email:	christine@camadeley.com
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HORSE SHOW

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

Cardington Spring Plant Fair

19.05.2012 - 19.05.2012

At:	Cardington Village Hall, Cardington SY6 7JZ
Tel:	01694 771340
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PLANT FAIR

Locally grown basket plants, perennials and vegetable plants. Homemade refreshments. 10.30 am to Noon. Free Entry.

More: www.cardington.org.uk

Civic Service

20.05.2012 - ..

At:	Holy Trinity Church, Much Wenlock
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CHURCH SERVICE

The Bishop of Hereford will dedicate the new plaque that celebrates the inspiration of Dr William Penny Brookes. 11am.

Olympic Torch Relay in Shropshire

24.05.2012 - ..

At:	Various locations around South Shropshire
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OLYMPIC TORCH RELAY

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

Shropshire County Agricultural Show

26.05.2012 - ..

At:	The West Midlands Showground, Berwick Road, Shrewsbury SY1 2PF
Tel:	01743 289 831
Email:	enquiries@shropshirecountyshow.com
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AGRICULTURAL SHOW

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. Adult £10, over 65, £8, child £3. Tickets online and on gate. 9am-5pm.

More: www.shropshirecountyshow.com

Brockton Masquerade Ball

26.05.2012 - ..

At:	Brockton Church of England School, Brockton TF13 6JR
Tel:	01746 785671
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BALL

Champagne, canapes, 4 course meal, bar dancing and disco. Music from Back to Miami. 7pm-2am. £55.

More: www.brocktonprimary.ik.org

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