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Whats on in Shropshire April
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| Our Sporting Life Exhibitions |
07.04.2011 - 09.09.2012 |
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Coalbrookdale Gallery & Enginuity,
Museum of Iron, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge Gorge |
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IRONBRIDGE GORGE MUSEUMS |
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| 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 |
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| Watercolour for Beginners |
02.03.2012 - 06.04.2012 |
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ART COURSE |
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| This course is for complete beginners who wish to learn the art of watercolour. Led by artist Elaine Tully. 10am - 12pm. £36 for the six week block. |
| More: www.qube-oca.org.uk |
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| CORE |
23.03.2012 - 30.09.2012 |
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ART EXHIBITION |
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| 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 |
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| Days Out with Thomas |
31.03.2012 - 15.04.2012 |
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Severn 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 |
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| Float a Boat |
31.03.2012 - 15.04.2012 |
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Enginuity,
Coach Road, Coalbrookdale, near Ironbridge TF8 7DQ |
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| 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 |
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| Rea Valley Local Produce Market |
01.04.2012 - 01.04.2012 |
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| Fresh Quality produce and crafts at this Indoor market. Plenty of free parking. 10.00am to 3pm. Free |
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| Cold War Trail |
01.04.2012 - 15.04.2012 |
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RAF Museum Cosford,
Shifnal TF11 8UP |
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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 |
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| Bike 4 Life Easter Egg Run |
01.04.2012 - .. |
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RAF Museum Cosford,
Shifnal TF11 8UP |
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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 |
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| Shropshire Modellers' Show |
01.04.2012 - .. |
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RAF Museum Cosford,
Shifnal TF11 8UP |
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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 |
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| Art Exhibition |
03.04.2012 - 28.04.2012 |
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| Art exhibition featuring Lisa Chan, abstract paintings in mixed media. Linda Hammond Jones, mixed media & Louise Diggle with stunning acrylic paintings of farm animals. Monday to Saturday 10am-4pm Free Entry |
| More: www.oswestry-welshborders.org.uk |
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| Garden Exploration at Gregynog Hall |
06.04.2012 - 06.04.2012 |
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GUIDED TOUR |
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| Tour the Grade 1 listed gardens with our Estate Manager - Tours coincide with garden related events - please see separate entry for this date. Cafe open for lunches and afternoon teas. 11a.m. £1.50pp for tour. |
| More: www.gregynog.wales.ac.uk |
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| Easter Bunny Hunt at Gregynog Hall |
06.04.2012 - 09.04.2012 |
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EASTER |
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| Come and find those hidden bunnies in the gardens at Gregynog! Good Friday only - also see the decorated horsedrawn carriages. Participating children receive a gift. Courtyard Cafe also open. 11am - 3pm. £2.50 /child. £2.50/car parking charge. |
| More: www.gregynog.wales.ac.uk |
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| Karine Polwart |
06.04.2012 - .. |
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Ludlow Assembly Rooms,
1 Mill Street, Ludlow SY8 1AZ |
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MUSIC |
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| Award winning Scottish folk singer-songwriter whose simple but evocative style has established her as one of the genre’s most respected artists. 7:30pm. £16 (£15 concs) |
| More: www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk |
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| The Wonderful Wizard of Oz |
07.04.2012 - .. |
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Ludlow Assembly Rooms,
1 Mill Street, Ludlow SY8 1AZ |
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THEATRE |
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| This show, with all new songs and the chance for everyone to take part, is family theatre at its very best. During the light-hearted half hour rehearsal some children are chosen and rehearsed into their parts while the rest of the audience is taught the choruses of four songs. 7:30pm. £8, |
| More: www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk |
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| Transport Show |
08.04.2012 - 09.04.2012 |
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Weston Park,
Weston-under-Lizard TF11 8LE |
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01952 852100 |
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TRANSPORT FESTIVAL |
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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.
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| More: www.weston-park.com |
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| Spring Plant Fair at The Dorothy Clive Garden |
08.04.2012 - 09.04.2012 |
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PLANT FAIR |
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| This popular plant fair boasts top class nurseries including RHS Medal Winners and National Collection Holders offering a tremendous variety of plants. The fair is set within the beautiful 12 acre Garden. 10.00am - 5.00pm. Plant Fair & Garden £3.00 (children free) |
| More: www.planthuntersfairs.co.uk |
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| Blakemoorgate Cottages open day |
08.04.2012 - 13.05.2012 |
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HERITAGE |
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| Visit the recently restored 19th-centuary squatter cottages high on the top of The Stiperstones to see how some of the miners and their families lived. 11am and 3pm. |
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| Embroiders Guild Display |
10.04.2012 - 21.04.2012 |
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EXHIBITION |
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| Sound of Music |
11.04.2012 - 14.04.2012 |
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MUSICAL |
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| Oswestry Musical Theatre Company present a production of the 'Sound of Music' Tickets and prices available at a later date. See Website |
| More: www.omtc.info |
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| Wenlock Poetry Festival |
13.04.2012 - 15.04.2012 |
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WENLOCK POETRY FESTIVAL |
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| Twenty Twenty Art Exhibition |
13.04.2012 - 28.04.2012 |
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ART EXHIBITION |
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| Spring Plant Fair at Bodenham Arboretum |
14.04.2012 - 14.04.2012 |
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PLANT FAIR |
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| 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 |
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| Wrexham Antiques & Collectors Fair |
14.04.2012 - 14.04.2012 |
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ANTIQUE FAIR |
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| WREXHAM ANTIQUES & COLLECTORS FAIR Memorial Hall, Bodhyfryd Road, Wrexham, LL12 7AG 9.30a.m. - 3.30p.m. Admission adults £1.00, concessions 70p, children free accompanied by an adult. |
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| Bill Caddick |
14.04.2012 - .. |
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Birchmeadow Centre,
Broseley TF12 5LP |
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MUSIC |
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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 |
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| Orchestra of the Swan |
14.04.2012 - .. |
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Ludlow Assembly Rooms,
1 Mill Street, Ludlow SY8 1AZ |
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| Outstanding performances, innovative programming and highly accessible presentation are the hallmarks of this orchestra. Programme Mozart – Eine Kleine Nacht Musik; Mendelssohn – String Symphony no 7 in D minor; Tchaikovsky – Souvenir de Florence more... 7:30pm. £16 (£15 concs). |
| More: www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk |
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| Whitchurch Car Boot & Collectors Fair |
15.04.2012 - 15.04.2012 |
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CAR BOOT SALE |
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| Event supports local charity. Stallholders set up from 7.30am. Gates open to public 8am. Cars £8; Estates, 4x4s and small vans £10; Large vans & trailers £12. Admission £1 for adults, children free. On site cafe and toilets. Finish approx 12 noon. |
| More: www.dearnford.com |
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| Shrewsbury International Cartoon Festival |
20.04.2012 - 22.04.2012 |
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CARTOON FESTIVAL |
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| The Festival offers unique opportunitites to see artists at work; 20 of them creating giant cartoons in The Square during the Cartoonists Live weekend, others drawing caricatures and running cartoon workshops for all ages. Cartoon exhibitions of new work by top UK and overseas cartoonists, and the Shrewsbury Smile Trail, featuring cartoons in shops and restaurants around the town, run throughout the Festival period of April and May. The 2012 theme is Flying. |
| More: www.shrewsburycartoonfestival.com |
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| Three Men in a Bow Tie |
21.04.2012 - .. |
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Morris Hall, Bellstone,
Shrewsbury |
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01743 270206 |
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COMEDY |
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They sing silly songs and tell topical tales about the pleasure and pain of rural living...and we tour with the amazing Freda the Female Farmer, agriculture’s answer to Dame Edna Everage. Proceeds to Severn Hospice.
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| More: www.threemeninabowtie.co.uk |
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| Flicks in the Sticks |
21.04.2012 - .. |
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Trefonen Village Hall
Trefonen |
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01691 657011 |
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FILM |
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| Whisky Galore. When a Scottish island falls prey to a whisky shortage, the islanders are desolate. But when by chance a ship is sunk with a cargo of 50,000 cases of whisky, they see their salvation. But first they must outwit the English Home Guard commander who is determined to protect the cargo at all costs. 7.30pm. £4 Adult, £2.50 Child. |
| More: www.artsalive.co.uk |
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| Spring Stride |
22.04.2012 - 22.04.2012 |
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| The Spring Stride offers routes of 3,5 and 10 miles exploring beautiful Ironbridge. 8.45am . £5.00 for adults, under 16s go free. |
| More: www.severnhospice.org.uk |
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| The Johnny Cash Roadshow |
27.04.2012 - .. |
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Ludlow Assembly Rooms,
1 Mill Street, Ludlow SY8 1AZ |
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| Respected singer/songwriter Clive John re-creates the Man in Black’s timeless sound with The Spirit Band and Jill Schoonjans as June Carter. The show takes the audience from the 1950s right up to 2002. 7.30pm. £17.50 (£16.50 concs). |
| More: www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk |
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| Sleeping Beauty |
28.04.2012 - .. |
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Ludlow Assembly Rooms,
1 Mill Street, Ludlow SY8 1AZ |
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01584 878141 |
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BALLET |
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| Classical ballet in three acts. The ballet is full of wonderful treasures, colourful sets, lavish costumes and Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score. 4pm and 8pm. £17 (£16 concs) Under 16s £10 (matinee only), |
| More: www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk |
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| Wildlife Fair & Plant Sale |
28.04.2012 - .. |
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FAYRE |
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| Celebrate the wonders of Shropshire's wildlife, with mini talks throughout the day, wildlife exhibition, children's activities, wildlife gardening, home-made refreshments as well as numerous craft stalls and plant sale. 10.00-4.00pm. Free entry. |
| More: www.shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk |
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| Please Note: Although we
do try to ensure events listings are correct, Shropshire
Woman are not responsible for any inaccuracies. We recommend
that prospective visitors always check dates, times & prices
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