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| Click above for the Official Much Wenlock
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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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16.05.2009 - 13.09.2009 |
| Shrewsbury Summer Season |
 various locations around
Shrewsbury
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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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10.06.2009 - 12.07.2009 |
| Summer in the Marches Exhibition |
 Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
School Road, Craven Arms, SY7 9RS
Tel: 0345 6789024
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| Marches Independent Photography Exhibition Summer 2009. A diversity of approaches to landscape and photography in individually themed exhibitions of 10–12 images. 10:00 am – 5:30 pm daily |
| More: www.virtual-shropshire.co.uk/shropshire_news/mip-summer.shtml |
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20.06.2009 - 05.07.2009 |
| Ludlow Festival |
The Castle,
Castle Square, Ludlow, SY8 1AY
Tel: 01584 872150
Email: tickets@ludlowfestival.co.uk
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| Ludlow's arts festival includes literary events, walks, all types of music, coach tours, a theatrical event and a fireworks finale. This year's festival play will be Romeo and Juilette. |
| More: www.ludlowfestival.co.uk |
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03.07.2009 - 12.07.2009 |
| Shift Time – Festival of Ideas |
 The Quarry and various locations around
Shrewsbury
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| Fun-filled family festival celebrating the life of Charles Darwin in a not-too-serious way. Art, entertainment and activities featuring robotics, animation and street science. Higlights includes a spectacular demonstration of Theo Jansen’s ‘Strandneest’, a 13ft long creature powered by the wind. See website for full programme. |
| More: www.shift-time.org.uk |
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04.07.2009 - 05.07.2009 |
| 1940's Weekend |
 Severn Valley Railway,
Bridgnorth to Kidderminster
Tel: 01299 403816
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| A nostalgic look at Britain during World War II with period vehicles costumes and re-enactments. |
| More: www.svr.co.uk |
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04.07.2009 - 01.09.2009 |
| Sue Campion RBSA |
Twenty Twenty Gallery,
3-4 High Street, Much Wenlock TF13 6AA
Tel: 01952 727952
Email: info@twenty-twenty.co.uk
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| Sue Campion RBSA exhibits recent pastels and paintings of Shropshire and beyond. Tamsin Abbott's stained glass depicts rural themes and myths using old English glass. Tues to Sat 10am-5pm |
| More: www.twenty-twenty.co.uk |
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05.07.2009 - 20.12.2009 |
| Art and Craft Market |
under the Guildhall,
Much Wenlock
Tel: 01952 727730
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| Exciting new craft market every Sunday. Hand made goods by local producers, including textiles, paintings, cakes, ceramics, knitting, felt, cards, jewellery, slumped glass and wooden clocks. Come and say hello! 10.30 till 5 |
| More: www.virtual-shropshire.co.uk/shropshire_news/creative-in-shropshire.shtml |
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05.07.2009 - .. |
| Summer Strawberry Tea and Serenade |
The Cottage,
Farley, Much Wenlock
Tel: 01952727865
Email: joy.sims@virgin.net
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| Mr. and Mrs. P.Wight have kindly offered their garden which was badly damaged in a recent flood and now restored by themselves to raise money for the Severn Hospice 2 pm - 5 pm £7.50 |
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06.07.2009 - 06.07.2009 |
| Buildwas Primary School Summer Fete |
Buildwas Primary School,
Buildwas, Ironbridge Gorge
Tel: 07905 123255
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| Traditional school fete, with lovely food and fun games. Dancing display, have a go at fencing and maypole dancing, wang a welly, win a coconut or ride a donkey. 12 noon - 2pm |
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10.07.2009 - 12.07.2009 |
| Camper Jam |
Weston Park,
Weston-under-Lizard, TF11 8LE
Tel: 01244 663400
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| A show aimed at owners and lovers of the VW Bus in all its models and types. The show is a chilled out, laid back weekend, with people and buses getting together for a relaxing weekend of friendship and fun. |
| More: www.camperjam.co.uk |
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10.07.2009 - 13.07.2009 |
| Wenlock Olympian Games |
 Linden Fields
Much Wenlock
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| It was in 1850 that the first ever 'Olympian' Games were held in Much Wenlock and they are still held in each year, attracting athletes from all across the UK. The brainchild of Dr William Penny Brookes, now acknowledged as the Founding Father of the modern Olympic Games. |
| More: www.wenlock-olympian-society.org.uk |
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11.07.2009 - 25.07.2009 |
| Music at Leasowes Bank |
Leasowes Bank Farm,
Ratlinghope, Shropshire SY5 0SW
Tel: 01743 790769
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| One of England's remotest music festivals with concerts covering a diverse range of music. The 2009 Festival commission has been awarded to the remarkable jazz pianist and composer Andrea Vicari. Leasowes Bank is a very special festival with many attractions – its informality, its setting, its musical range and interesting programming. Come and share in the music-making |
| More: www.leasowesmusicfestival.co.uk |
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12.07.2009 - .. |
| Richard III |
Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron,
Ironbridge Gorge TF8 7DQ
Tel: 01952 884 391
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The immortal words, “Now is the winter of our discontent...” will ring out across The Green at Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron when William Shakespeare’s, Richard III, is performed by the renowned theatrical touring company, Oddsocks.
7pm |
| More: www.virtual-shropshire.co.uk/shropshire_news/coalbrookdale-richard111.shtml |
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12.07.2009 - .. |
| Bryan Jones Big band by the River |
2 Orchard Close, Cressage,
Nr Shrewsbury
Tel: 01952 510334
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| Enjoy an afternoon of music with the 25 piece Bryan Jones Big Band on the banks of the River Severn. All proceeds to Christian Aid. Tickets only in advance. |
| More: www.virtual-shropshire.co.uk/shropshire_news/big-band-river.shtml |
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NATIONAL TRUST SUNNYCROFT |
12.07.2009 - .. |
| Garden Fete |
 Sunnycroft Villa,
200 Holyhead Road, Wellington, Telford, TF1 2DR
Tel: 01952 242884
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| A traditional garden fete with games and stalls, plus performances from Kaleidoscope Theatre. 1pm - 5pm |
| More: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-sunnycroft |
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17.07.2009 - 19.07.2009 |
| Festival at the Edge |
Stokes Barn,
Much Wenlock
Tel: 01939 236626
Email: info@festivalattheedge.org
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| A festival of storytelling with music, song and dance. Headlining acts include Native American teller Dovie Thomason and punk folk band Adrian Edmondson and the Bad Shepherds. 7pm Friday 17 till 5pm Sunday 19 July. Weekend ticket £70. Day and event prices available on request |
| More: www.festivalattheedge.org |
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18.07.2009 - 01.08.2009 |
| Church Stretton Arts Festival |
various locations around
Church Stretton
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| A varied selection of music, theatre, visual arts and literary presentations for all ages. Opening Night - Emma Johnson, one of the world’s favourite clarinettists. Closing the event will be - Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen. |
| More: www.strettonfestival.org.uk |
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18.07.2009 - 19.07.2009 |
| Trevithick Bi-centenary Steam Engine Rally |
Severn Park,
Bridgnorth
Tel: 01746 781828
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| Celebrating the bicentenary of Catch Me Who Can, the first fare-paying passenger train built at Hazledine's Foundry in Bridgnorth. Over 120 entries confirmed for this years rally including traction engines, steam rollers, classic cars, tractors, motorcycles and light commercial vehicles. The replica of CATCH ME WHO CAN will be in steam. Plus an arena parade, Heavy Horses, a Victorian funfair, old time music hall, coracles, pipe making, food, drinks, traders and a Saturday evening concert. |
| More: www.trevithick200.co.uk |
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18.07.2009 - 18.07.2009 |
| Last Night of the Proms |
Enginuity,
Coach Road, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge Gorge TF8 7DQ
Tel: 07980475335
Email: susanpalmer123@tiscali.co.uk
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| Ironbridge Gorge Brass Band Festival presents Last Night of the Proms. Hosted By Jim Hawkins of BBC Radio Shropshire 7.30 pm till approx. 10.00 pm from £6.50 - see website |
| More: ironbridgebandfestival.co.uk |
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18.07.2009 - 19.07.2009 |
| 24 Hour PC LAN Party in Telford |
Coalport Village Hall in Telford
Coalport, Telford TF8 7HT
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Email: chris@lanchamps.co.uk
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| All PC Gamers Welcome!. LAN:Champs is a 24-hour PC gaming party in Coalport, Telford. Bring your own PC and take part in an overnight event complete with tournaments, prizes and a great night out! Come along frag your friends and meet new people! 12:00 Noon till 12:00 Noon £12.50 |
| More: www.lanchamps.co.uk |
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18.07.2009 - 19.07.2009 |
| The Ironbridge Gorge Brass Band Festival |
The Museum of Iron
Coach Road, Coalbrookdale, Telford, TF8 7DQ
Tel: 07980475335
Email: susanpalmer123@tiscali.co.uk
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| Saturday 18th July 11am to 5.30pm. Sunday 19th July 2009 12noon to 6.00pm Park & Ride from Ironbridge. Free Admission to the Festival. Some the countries top Brass Bands. Fun for all the Family |
| More: www.ironbridgebandfestival.co.uk |
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25.07.2009 - 26.07.2009 |
| Coalbrookdale Festival |
Museum of Iron,
Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge Gorge
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| The site around the Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron will be alive with activity as visitors watch spectacular iron-casting demonstrations, see a new contemporary cast-iron sculpture exhibition, enjoy fun science experiments, chat to experts about the amazing history of the area and even have the chance to have-a-go at iron casting. |
| More: www.virtual-shropshire.co.uk/shropshire_news/coalbrookdale-festival.shtml |
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25.07.2009 - 26.07.2009 |
| Severn Valley in Bloom |
Severn Valley Railway,
Bridgnorth to Kidderminster
Tel: 01299 403816
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| A day in the countryside 'Severn Valley in Bloom' shows our lovely stations and the Severn Valley in summertime at its very best. |
| More: www.svr.co.uk |
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29.07.2009 - .. |
| Storybook Day |
 Dudmaston Estate
Quatt, nr Bridgnorth, WV15 6QN
Tel: 01746 780866
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| A celebration of children's literature! Follow our fiction trail, play Alice croquet, and listen to tales from a professional storyteller. Children's toys and books for sale on the day. 12pm - 6pm |
| More: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-dudmaston/ |
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06.08.2009 - 06.08.2009 |
| Burwarton Show |
 Cleobury North
Between Ludlow & Bridgnorth WV16 6QJ
Tel: 01746 787535
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| Highly regarded as one of the best agricultural shows in the region, Burwarton Show provides a truly great day out for all the family with something of interest for everyone. |
| More: www.burwartonshow.co.uk |
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07.08.2009 - 09.08.2009 |
| Memories of Woodstock |
West Mid Showground,
Berwick Rd, Shrewsbury SY1 2PF
Tel: 0845 0508252
Email: brian@new-dawn-events.co.uk
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| Re-live 1969 (hopefuly without the mud) almost 40 years to the day.. lineup includes Asia, Alvin Lee, Jefferson Starship, Jethro Tull, Steve Howe, John Lee's Barclay James Harvest, National Symphony Orchestra, Melanie Safka. Camping facilities on site. Book early! |
| More: www.new-dawn-events.co.uk/woodstock |
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14.08.2009 - 15.08.2009 |
| Shrewsbury Flower Show |
 The Quarry,
Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 234050
Email: info@shrewsburyflowershow.org.uk
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| The World's Longest Running Horticultural Show! 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. 10.00am onwards. Adults £19/Seniors £17/Children FREE *SAVE £3 if booked before 8th August* |
| More: www.shrewsburyflowershow.org.uk |
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22.08.2009 - 23.08.2009 |
| 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. |
| More: www.vfestival.com |
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22.08.2009 - 24.08.2009 |
| St Bartholomew's Day Celebrations |
 Blists Hill Victorian Town,
Legges Way, Madeley, Ironbridge Gorge TF7 5DU
Tel: 01952 884 391
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| Three days of entertainment with drama, courtesy of Kaleidoscope Theatre and Blists Hill’s own Prince Albert Players, and sing-a-longs in the New Inn Public House. Other fun activities include china smashing, donkey rides, skittles and traditional games. |
| More: www.virtual-shropshire.co.uk/shropshire_news/blists-hill-sbd.shtml |
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28.08.2009 - 31.08.2009 |
| Shrewsbury Folk Festival |
 West Mid Showground,
Berwick Road, Shrewsbury SY1 2PF
Tel: 01746 768 813
Email: sandra@shrewsburyfolkfestival.co.uk
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| The Midlands Top Folk Festival will be once again entertaining the crowds in Shrewsbury. Headliners for 2009 include Proclaimers, Eric Bibb, The Dhol Foundation, Seth Lakeman, Show of Hands, The Chair, Spooky Men's Chorale, Patrick Street, Chris Wood and Megson. |
| More: www.shrewsburyfolkfestival.co.uk |
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29.08.2009 - 31.08.2009 |
| Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland |
Blists Hill Victorian Town
Ironbridge Gorge
Tel: 01952 884 391
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| Blists Hill Victorian Town will be hosting a themed event over the Bank Holiday weekend of 29 - 31 August based on the much-loved Victorian novel, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Visitors who come dressed as Alice, or another character from the book, will receive a small prize with the best entrants winning a voucher to have their picture taken in costume by the Victorian town's resident photographer. |
| More: www.virtual-shropshire.co.uk/shropshire_news/showing-off.shtml |
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30.08.2009 - 31.08.2009 |
| Teddy Bear's Picnic |
 Telford Steam Railway,
Bridge Rd, Horsehay, Telford TF4 2NF
Tel: 07765 858348
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| The Teddy Bears will once again be making their annual visit to the railway. This year they have asked if they can be more involved so instead of just sitting watching the trains and having their picnic they will be around the site interacting with our visitors. Sweets will be given to Children bringing their own Teddy. |
| More: www.telfordsteamrailway.co.uk |
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31.08.2009 - .. |
| Annual Ironbridge Coracle Regatta |
Dale End Park,
Coalbrookdale, Telford, TF8 7DR
Tel: 01952 432769
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| Attracting coraclers from all over the country. There will be sprint races, relays, the highly competitive coracle polo match, other daft games, stalls and activities and the chance to have a go yourself. 12-4:30pm |
| More: www.greenwoodcentre.org.uk |
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05.09.2009 - 06.09.2009 |
| Seaside Special Weekend ! |
Severn Valley Railway
Bridgnorth to Kidderminster
Tel: 01299 403816
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The seaside comes to the Severn Valley-A beach, Donkey rides, Open-top bus, Punch & Judy Shows, Magic Shows, Bouncy Castle and Playpit, Fortune Teller, Sticks of Rock, Vintage Slot Machines, Ice Cream, Model Railway, Carousel, Candy Floss and named holiday trains such as 'The Cambrian Coast Express'.
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| More: www.svr.co.uk |
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11.09.2009 - 13.09.2009 |
| Ludlow Food Festival |
various locations around
Ludlow
Tel: 01584 873957
Email: info@foodfestival.co.uk
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| More than 130 top quality small independent food and drink producers from the Marches. Great demonstrations, talks, trails, sample your favourite foods. |
| More: www.foodfestival.co.uk |
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13.09.2009 - .. |
| Diesel Gala and Heritage Open Day |
Telford Steam Railway,
Bridge Rd, Horsehay, Telford TF4 2NF
Tel: 07765 858348
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| Featuring all available diesel traction on both passenger and demonstration freight turns. Our class 104 DMU will will be used as hauled stock, with both the RB004 railbus and 08 in service. Guided tours of the signal box at Lightmoor Junction, recently acquired from Network Rail. |
| More: www.telfordsteamrailway.co.uk |
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19.09.2009 - 20.09.2009 |
| Midland Game Fair |
 Weston Park,
Weston-under-Lizard, Nr Shifnal, TF11 8LE
Tel: 0845 230 5175
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| The traditional country pursuits fair with world class clay pigeon shooting to game and coarse fishing demonstrations, gundog competitions, falconry displays, ferret racing, antiques, fine arts, rural crafts and over 600 trade stands. 9am each day |
| More: www.countrymanfairs.co.uk |
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25.09.2009 - 27.09.2009 |
| Autumn Steam Gala |
Severn Valley Railway,
Bridgnorth to Kiddermionster
Tel: 01299 403816
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| The UK's premier steam railway event, with continuous running for three full days. Experience an extensive train service between Kidderminster and Bridgnorth throughout the weekend. |
| More: www.svr.co.uk: |
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26.09.2009 - 26.09.2009 |
| World Heritage Site Festival |
The Wharfage & Merrythought Village Area,
Ironbridge
Tel: 01952 254959
Email: kennethtoyne@uwclub.net
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| A day of family fun and entertainment in the beautiful, historic Ironbridge Gorge. Including: Crafts, Victorian Funfair, Open air entertainment, Street Market, Music and Bands, Pig Roast, Bouncy Castle, Art Exhibition, Flower Festival, Heritage talks, walks and displays, Antiques & Collectibles stalls, Micro Brewery and more... |
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10.10.2009 - 11.10.2009 |
| 'Gorgeous' Contemporary Craft & Fine Food Fair |
Enginuity, Coalbrookdale,
Ironbridge Gorge TF8 7DQ
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| The Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust and The Shropshire Guild of Contemporary Craft are, for the fifth year, bringing together an inspirational mix of some of the finest craftspeople in the West Midlands for the Guild's prestigious annual flagship exhibition, Gorgeous. |
| More: www.virtual-shropshire.co.uk/shropshire_news/gorgeous.shtml |
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20.11.2009 - .. |
| Charity Fright Night |
Madeley Court Hotel,
Telford, TF7 5DW
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| Dare you spend the night in this very haunted house? Join our medium and team of paranormal investigators. You will learn to develop your psychic abilities, watch the medium demonstrate their abilities and keep vigil for any unearthly activities. In aide of leukaemia research 9pm - 4am |
| More: www.anthonynolan.org.uk/frightnights |
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05.12.2009 - 15.12.2009 |
| Wartime Christmas |
 RAF Museum Cosford
Shifnal, TF11 8UP
Tel: 01902 376200
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| Celebrate Christmas as it was during the Second World War. A wide range of activites including, traditional Christmas craft stalls, a 1940s Santa, Elves and Grotto, have your photo taken. Other activities decorating Gingerbread men, writing a letter to Santa and a wartime menu. 10am - 6pm (last admission 5pm) Free |
| More: www.rafmuseum.org.uk |
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05.12.2009 - 20.12.2009 |
| Christmas Santa Specials |
Telford Steam Railway,
Bridge Rd, Horsehay, Telford TF4 2NF
Tel: 07765 858348
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| 5th 6th 12th, 13th 19th & 20th December. Ride the train to visit Santa in his grotto. Children receive a present. Adults receive a hot drink and a mince pie. |
| More: www.telfordsteamrailway.co.uk |
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