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Town Council Web Pages |
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Much Wenlock Events
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Whats on guide to Much Wenlock & Shropshire
Please click on the links below to view more details. |
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03.07.2010 - 31.07.2010 |
| Annie Ovenden. Recent paintings and drawings. |
 Twenty Twenty Gallery,
3-4 High Street, Much Wenlock TF13 6AA
Tel: 01952 727952
Email: info@twenty-twenty.co.uk
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| Annie Ovenden has produced some wonderful new paintings for this exhibition. Also showing are John Griffin, Mike Braisher, Stephen Henderson and Janet Creed. Tues to Sat 10am to 5pm. Free. |
| More: www.twenty-twenty.co.uk |
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25.07.2010 - 07.08.2010 |
| Church Stretton Arts Festival |
Multiple venues around
Church Stretton
Tel: (01694) 724106
Email: info@strettonfestival.org.uk
Twitter: CSArtsFest |
| Our musical treats range from classical to jazz and pop; there’s drama and stage shows,a performance project for young people and a spectacular Art and Crafts exhibition! |
| More: www.strettonfestival.org.uk |
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26.07.2010 - 03.09.2010 |
| Victorian Workforce |
Coalport China Museum,
Coalport, Ironbridge Gorge
Tel: 01952 884391
Email:
Twitter: blistshill |
| Visitors to Coalport China Museum will help create a unique installation remembering the Victorian workforce of 1901. Using moulds and their own creativity visitors will make an individual clay relief plaque featuring one of the Coalport China Works’ 250 employees, during drop-in workshops |
| More: www.virtual-shropshire.co.uk/shropshire_news/coalport-workforce.shtml |
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31.07.2010 - 01.08.2010 |
| Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. |
 Blists Hill Victorian Town,
Legges Way, Ironbridge Gorge
Tel: 01952 884 391
Email:
Twitter: blistshill |
| Blists Hill Victorian Town will be hosting a themed event over the Bank Holiday weekend of 31st July - 1st August based on the much-loved Victorian novel, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. |
| More: www.virtual-shropshire.co.uk/shropshire_news/blists-adventures.shtml |
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04.08.2010 - 04.08.2010 |
| Tangle and the Firesticks |
National Trust, Wenlock Edge
nr Much Wenlock
Tel: 01694 722631
Email: cardingmill@nationaltrust.org.uk
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| Come and create woodland homes in the style of Benedict Blathwayt's fabulous book. Summer Holiday family fun. Booking essential - 01694 722631. 11:00am - 3:00pm £2 |
| More: www.cardingmillvalley.co.uk |
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04.08.2010 - .. |
| Craft Market |
Maws Craft Centre
Ferry rd, Jackfield, nr Ironbridge tf8 7ls
Tel: 01952 883843
Email: mawscafe@live.co.uk
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| craft market in our picteuresque courtyard, free entry and parking, craft stalls and permenent shops.Craft Market first saturday every month, until end september. 11-3. free entry and parking. |
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05.08.2010 - 05.08.2010 |
| Burwarton Show |
The Showground,
Cleobury North, Bridgnorth, Shropshire WV16 6RP
Tel: 01746 787535
Email: burwartonshow@freenetname.co.uk
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| One day agricultural show with something for everyone - cattle,sheep,goats,horses & ponies, heavy horses, tradestands, shopping, crafts, conservation plus main ring entertainment. 08.30 - 19.00 |
| More: www.burwartonshow.co.uk |
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07.08.2010 - 07.08.2010 |
| Craft Market |
Maws Craft Centre,
Ferry rd, Jackfield, nr Ironbridge
Tel: 01952 883843
Email: mawscafe@live.co.uk
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| Craft market in the picteuresque courtyard at maws craft centre. lots of stalls and permenent shops. first saturday in every month, 11-3. free entry and parking. |
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07.08.2010 - 08.08.2010 |
| A Peep Behind the Scenes |
 Severn Valley Railway,
Bridgnorth to Kidderminster stations
Tel: 01299 403816
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| Organised by 4150 Locomotive Group, Guided tours of our workshops at Kidderminster, Bewdley & Bridgnorth. |
| More: www.svr.co.uk |
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07.08.2010 - 28.08.2010 |
| Magical Landscapes |
Twenty Twenty Gallery,
3-4 High Street, Much Wenlock TF13 6AA
Tel: 01952 727952
Email: info@twenty-twenty.co.uk
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| Peter Tarrant, Norman Lamputt, Christopher P. Wood, Sarah Kirby, Gerry Plumb, Tamsin Abbott, Lucie Wastrach and Hannah Willow are exhibiting paintings, glass and jewellery at this magical exhibition. Tues to Sat 10am to 5pm. Free. |
| More: www.twenty-twenty.co.uk |
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14.08.2010 - 15.08.2010 |
| Detective Weekend at Blists Hill |
Blists Hill Victorian Town,
Legges Way, Madeley, TF7 5DU
Tel: 01952 884391
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| Budding amateur sleuths and would-be private detectives will have the chance to help Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson solve a mysterious crime, which has taken place in town. |
| More: www.virtual-shropshire.co.uk/shropshire_news/blists-detective.shtml |
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15.08.2010 - 15.08.2010 |
| The Chorley Show |
Chorley Showground, Willowdene Farm
New Road, Chorley, near Bridgnorth WV16 6PP
Tel: 0700 598 0014
Email: info@chorleyshow.co.uk
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| Probably best village Show in Shropshire! Showcasing local crafts, food & drink. Main ring entertainment, family dog show, live music, Real Ale Bar, sideshows, craft demonstrations and sales. BBQ & refreshments. 11.00 - 17.00 Children FREE Adults £5 Seniors £3 |
| More: www.chorleyshow.co.uk |
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21.08.2010 - 22.08.2010 |
| V Festival |
Weston Park
Weston-under-Lizard, Nr Shifnal, TF11 8LE
Tel: 01952 852100
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| The nationally acclaimed Rock and Pop Festival runs over 2 days with over 100 live acts due to appear. |
| More: www.vfestival.com |
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22.08.2010 - .. |
| Town Crier Competition |
Blists Hill Victorian Town,
Legges Way, Madeley, TF7 5DU
Tel: 01952 884391
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| 2010 see’s the return of this popular event featuring town criers from across the country. 10am-5pm. |
| More: www.ironbridge.org.uk |
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24.08.2010 - .. |
| St Bartholomew’s Day Celebrations |
Blists Hill Victorian Town,
Legges Way, Madeley, TF7 5DU
Tel: 01952 884391
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| St Bartholomew’s Day was traditionally celebrated on this day at Smithfield in London between 1133 and 1855 and in other parts of the country until the 1880s. The celebrations will take the form of street theatre and traditional drop-in workshops. |
| More: www.ironbridge.org.uk |
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25.08.2010 - 25.08.2010 |
| Bags of Fun at the Bag Party |
The Green Cow Farm Shop & Cafe,
Livestock & Auction Centre, Bridgnorth WV16 4QR
Tel: 01746 76 75 77
Email: info@thegreencow.co.uk
Twitter: The_Green_Cow |
| Gail from Shirley s Fashions Much Wenlock will be here with lovely bags and accessories. Wine, Soft Drinks, Various Canapies served on the evening, included in the ticket Booking advisable. 7pm. £7.50 (Donation from each ticket to Hope House). |
| More: www.thegreencow.co.uk |
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27.08.2010 - 30.08.2010 |
| Shrewsbury Folk Festival 2010 |
 West Mid Showground,
Berwick Road, Shrewsbury SY1 2PF
Tel: 01746 768813
Email: sandra@shrewsburyfolkfestival.co.uk
Twitter: @shrewsburyfolk |
| 'The Midlands Top Folk Festival', the 2010 lineup includes: Afro Celt Sound System, Billy Bragg, Cara Dillon, Richard Shindell,Dervish and Michael McGoldrick Big Band. Others are Kristina Olsen and Peter Graying, Mawkin Causley, Chuck Brodsky, Wild Willy Barrett, Tickled Pink. Befoe April 1st £92 and £107 after. Family and day tickets available |
| More: www.shrewsburyfolkfestival.co.uk |
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27.08.2010 - 05.09.2010 |
| Bridgnorth Music & Arts Festival |
various locations around
Bridgnorth
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Twitter: @bnorthfestival |
| Hollywood actress Elizabeth McGovern and her band, Sadie and the Hotheads will be performing among other musicians and artists. There will be an exciting exhibition of work by local artists with a meet and greet evening, story telling events, art and author workshops, a craft fair, art trail and face painting plus a community mural which visitors to the festival will be invited to help create. |
| More: www.bridgnorthmusicfest.com |
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28.08.2010 - 30.08.2010 |
| Treasure Island Weekend |
Blists Hill Victorian Town
Legges Way, Madeley, TF7 5DU
Tel: 01952 884391
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| The final of our Victorian literary-themed weekends for 2010, this is a new event featuring lots of fun activities for all of the family. 10am-5pm. |
| More: www.ironbridge.org.uk |
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29.08.2010 - .. |
| Bridgnorth Food Fair |
High Street,
Bridgnroth
Tel: 07929 290465.
Email: info@bridgnorthtcmp.org.uk
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| Bringing together a selection of local producers and manufacturers to showcase the high quality food and drink available in and around the town, supplemented with top quality suppliers from around the county and beyond. |
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30.08.2010 - .. |
| Annual Ironbridge Coracle Regatta |
Dale End Park,
Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge TF8 7DR
Tel: 01952 432769
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| An annual event which attracts coraclers from all over the country. Sprint races, relays, the highly competitive coracle polo match and other daft games plus stalls, other activities and the chance to have a go yourself. 12-4.30pm |
| More: www.greenwoodcentre.org.uk |
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09.09.2010 - 10.09.2010 |
| Precious Things by My Little Theatre Company |
The Red Lion Inn,
Holyhead Road, Wellington, Telford
Tel: 01952 248751
Email: mylittletheatrecompany@googlemail.com
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| An artist who loved Hitler. A woman who wants to remember him. Her brother who wants to forget. A man who likes power. Precious Things is a new comedy drama about art, ethics and ambition. 8.00pm - 9.00pm. £5. |
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10.09.2010 - 12.09.2010 |
| Ludlow Food Festival |
Ludlow Castle,
Ludlow
Tel: 01584 873957
Email: info@foodfestival.co.uk
Twitter: @LudlowFoodFest |
| This year's Festival will feature more than 100 top quality small independent food and drink producers from the Marches, the England-Wales border country. |
| More: www.foodfestival.co.uk |
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18.09.2010 - 19.09.2010 |
| Midland Game Fair |
Weston Park,
Weston-under-Lizard, Nr Shifnal, TF11 8LE
Tel: 01952 852100
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| There will be world class clay pigeon shooting, game and course fishing demonstrations, gundog competitions, falconry displays, ferret racing, antiques, fine arts, rural crafts and over 600 trade stands. |
| More: www.countrymanfairs.co.uk |
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25.09.2010 - 25.09.2010 |
| Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Festival |
The Wharfage,
Ironbridge, Telford
Tel: 07957873001
Email: g.toyne121@btinternet.com
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| Festival celebrates and promotes The World Heritage status of the Ironbridge Gorge with a fun day, street market, music, entertainment and fireworks. 10 am to 8 pm. Free |
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26.09.2010 - .. |
| Harvest Festival |
Blists Hill Victorian Town,
Legges Way, Madeley, TF7 5DU
Tel: 01952 884391
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| The town is celebrating the annual harvest in traditional fashion. An open-air harvest festival service will take place in the Pleasure Gardens whilst a shorter service will be held inside the Museums’ Mission Church. |
| More: www.ironbridge.org.uk |
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09.10.2010 - 10.10.2010 |
| Gorgeous Contemporary Craft Fair |
Enginuity,
Coalbrookdale, Ironbdrige, TF8 7DQ
Tel: 01952 884391
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| West Midlands' finest craftsmen and women plus many of the region's top food and drink producers in association with Heart of England Fine Foods. View and buy or commission original craft work, meet the designer-makers, sample delicacies. 10am - 5pm |
| More: www.shropshireguild.co.uk |
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04.12.2010 - .. |
| Much Wenlock Christmas Fayre |
various locations around
Much Wenlock TF13 6AA
Tel: 01952 727992
Email: liz@muchmorebooks.co.uk
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| ALWAYS HELD FIRST SATURDAY IN DECEMBER. Fayre follows theme e.g Victorian. Mixed bag of eclectic stalls / shops and entertainment throughout the day followed by a Grand Finale candlelight procession and carols. Leaflet with details will be available in the town before the event. 10.00am - 17.00pm. FREE ENTRY |
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