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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
Email: 
Twitter:  blistshill
IRONBRIDGE GORGE MUSEUMS
Our Sporting Life Exhibitions
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
Watercolour for Beginners
02.03.2012  -  06.04.2012
At:  Qube gallery,
Oswald Road, Oswestry SY11 1RB
Tel: 01691 656882
Email:  info@qube-oca.org.uk
Twitter:  qubeoca
ART COURSE
Watercolour for Beginners
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
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
CORE
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
Days Out with Thomas
31.03.2012  -  15.04.2012
At:  Severn Valley Railway,
Bridgnorth to Kidderminster
Tel:
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Twitter:  svrofficialsite
SEVERN VALLEY RAILWAY
Days Out with Thomas
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
Float a Boat
31.03.2012  -  15.04.2012
At:  Enginuity,
Coach Road, Coalbrookdale, near Ironbridge TF8 7DQ
Tel: 01952 433 424
Email: 
Twitter:  blistshill
IRONBRIDGE GORGE MUSEUMS
Float a Boat
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
Rea Valley Local Produce Market
01.04.2012  -  01.04.2012
At:  Minsterley Parish Hall,
Minsterley, Shrewsbury SY5 0HS
Tel: 07789 861397
Email:  enquiries@reavalleylpm.co.uk
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MARKET
Rea Valley Local Produce Market
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
At:  RAF Museum Cosford,
Shifnal TF11 8UP
Tel: 01902 376200
Email: 
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RAF MUSEUM
Cold War Trail
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
Bike 4 Life Easter Egg Run
01.04.2012  -  ..
At:  RAF Museum Cosford,
Shifnal TF11 8UP
Tel: 01902 376200
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RAF MUSEUM
Bike 4 Life Easter Egg Run
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
Shropshire Modellers' Show
01.04.2012  -  ..
At:  RAF Museum Cosford,
Shifnal TF11 8UP
Tel: 01902 376 200
Email: 
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RAF MUSEUM
Shropshire Modellers' Show
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
Art Exhibition
03.04.2012  -  28.04.2012
At:  Oswestry Visitor & Exhibition Centre
Church Terrace, Oswestry SY11 2TE
Tel: 01691 662753
Email:  ot@oswestry-welshborders.org.uk
Twitter:  OswestryTourism
Art Exhibition
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
Garden Exploration at Gregynog Hall
06.04.2012  -  06.04.2012
At:  Gregynog,
Tregynon, Nr Newtown, Pows SY16 3PW
Tel: 01686 650224
Email:  gregynog@wales.ac.uk
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GUIDED TOUR
Garden Exploration at Gregynog Hall
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
Easter Bunny Hunt at Gregynog Hall
06.04.2012  -  09.04.2012
At:  Gregynog,
Tregynon, Nr Newtown, Powys SY16 3PW
Tel: 01686 650224
Email:  gregynog@wales.ac.uk
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EASTER
Easter Bunny Hunt at Gregynog Hall
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
Karine Polwart
06.04.2012  -  ..
At:  Ludlow Assembly Rooms,
1 Mill Street, Ludlow SY8 1AZ
Tel: 01584 878141
Email: 
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MUSIC
Karine Polwart
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
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
07.04.2012  -  ..
At:  Ludlow Assembly Rooms,
1 Mill Street, Ludlow SY8 1AZ
Tel: 01584 878141
Email: 
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THEATRE
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
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
Transport Show
08.04.2012  -  09.04.2012
At:  Weston Park,
Weston-under-Lizard TF11 8LE
Tel: 01952 852100
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TRANSPORT FESTIVAL
Transport Show
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.

More: www.weston-park.com
Spring Plant Fair at The Dorothy Clive Garden
08.04.2012  -  09.04.2012
At:  The Dorothy Clive Garden,
Willoughbridge, Market Drayton, TF9 4EU
Tel: 01630 647237
Email:  janet@planthuntersfairs.co.uk
Twitter:  plantfairs
PLANT FAIR
Spring Plant Fair at The Dorothy Clive Garden
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
Blakemoorgate Cottages open day
08.04.2012  -  13.05.2012
At:  The Stiperstones National Nature Reserve
Pennerley, Minsterley, SY5 0NE
Tel: 01743 792 294
Email:  stiperstone.events@naturalengland.org.uk
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HERITAGE
Blakemoorgate Cottages open day
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
At:  Holy Trinity Church,
Much Wenlock
Tel:
Email:  rector@wenlockchurch.co.uk
Twitter: 
EXHIBITION
Embroiders Guild Display
Exhibition
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Sound of Music
11.04.2012  -  14.04.2012
At:  Marches School,
Oswestry
Tel:
Email:  cabinlane@googlemail.com
Twitter: 
MUSICAL
Sound of Music
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
Wenlock Poetry Festival
13.04.2012  -  15.04.2012
At:  Various locations around
Much Wenlock
Tel: 07969 253221
Email:  info@wenlockpoetryfestival.org
Twitter:  WenlockPoetry
WENLOCK POETRY FESTIVAL
Wenlock Poetry Festival
The very best of contemporary poetry in exciting and varied ways.
More: www.wenlockpoetryfestival.org
Twenty Twenty Art Exhibition
13.04.2012  -  28.04.2012
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
Twenty Twenty Art Exhibition
Adrian Henri Poetry in Art Prize, shortlist and prizewinning exhibition.
More: www.twenty-twenty.co.uk
Spring Plant Fair at Bodenham Arboretum
14.04.2012  -  14.04.2012
At:  Bodenham Arboretum,
Wolverley, Kidderminster DY11 5SY
Tel: 01562 852444
Email:  janet@planthuntersfairs.co.uk
Twitter:  plantfairs
PLANT FAIR
Spring Plant Fair at Bodenham Arboretum
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
Wrexham Antiques & Collectors Fair
14.04.2012  -  14.04.2012
At:  Wrexham Memorial Hall,
Memorial Hall Bodhyfryd Rd Wrexham LL12 7AG
Tel: 01492 547868
Email:  wrexhamfair@aol.com
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ANTIQUE FAIR
Wrexham Antiques & Collectors Fair
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  -  ..
At:  Birchmeadow Centre,
Broseley TF12 5LP
Tel:
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MUSIC
Bill Caddick
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
Orchestra of the Swan
14.04.2012  -  ..
At:  Ludlow Assembly Rooms,
1 Mill Street, Ludlow SY8 1AZ
Tel: 01584 878141
Email: 
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MUSIC
Orchestra of the Swan
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
Whitchurch Car Boot & Collectors Fair
15.04.2012  -  15.04.2012
At:  Dearnford Lake,
Tilstock Road, Whitchurch SY13 3JQ
Tel: 07803 050397
Email:  rob@dearnford.com
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CAR BOOT SALE
Whitchurch Car Boot & Collectors Fair
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
Shrewsbury International Cartoon Festival
20.04.2012  -  22.04.2012
At:  Various locations around
Shrewsbury
Tel:
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CARTOON FESTIVAL
Shrewsbury International Cartoon Festival
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
Three Men in a Bow Tie
21.04.2012  -  ..
At:  Morris Hall, Bellstone,
Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 270206
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COMEDY
Three Men in a Bow Tie
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.

More: www.threemeninabowtie.co.uk
Flicks in the Sticks
21.04.2012  -  ..
At:  Trefonen Village Hall
Trefonen
Tel: 01691 657011
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FILM
Flicks in the Sticks
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
Spring Stride
22.04.2012  -  22.04.2012
At:  The Green Wood Centre,
Station Road, Coalbrookdale
Tel: 01952 221 351
Email:  appeals@severnhospice.org.uk
Twitter:  severnhospice
CHARITY EVENT
Spring Stride
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
The Johnny Cash Roadshow
27.04.2012  -  ..
At:  Ludlow Assembly Rooms,
1 Mill Street, Ludlow SY8 1AZ
Tel: 01584 878141
Email: 
Twitter: 
MUSIC
The Johnny Cash Roadshow
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
Sleeping Beauty
28.04.2012  -  ..
At:  Ludlow Assembly Rooms,
1 Mill Street, Ludlow SY8 1AZ
Tel: 01584 878141
Email: 
Twitter: 
BALLET
Sleeping Beauty
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
Wildlife Fair & Plant Sale
28.04.2012  -  ..
At:  Shropshire Wildlife Trust,
Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury SY2 6AH
Tel: 01743 284280
Email:  katep@shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
Twitter: 
FAYRE
Wildlife Fair & Plant Sale
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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