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Whats on in Shropshire in November

Ceramics Workshop
25.10.2008  -  02.11.2008
At:  Coalport China Museum
Coalport, Ironbridge, TF8 7DQ
Tel: 01952 884391
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IRONBRIDGE GORGE MUSEUMS
Ceramics Workshop
October Half-term Drop-in workshops celebrating the Chinese Double Ninth Festival of Chongyang. 10am-5pm
More: www.ironbridge.org.uk
Halloween Workshops
25.10.2008  -  02.11.2008
At:  Enginuity,
Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge Gorge
Tel: 01952 884 391
Email: 
IRONBRIDGE GORGE MUSEUMS
Halloween Workshops
Visitors are invited to join a drop-in workshop to design and build their own pirate ghost ship from recycled materials. Participants can then race their ghostly galleons on the Enginuity pool of doom to see which ship will be the first to reach the pirate’s treasure.
More: www.virtual-shropshire.co.uk/shropshire_news/enginuity-oct.shtml
Pumpkins at Stokesay
25.10.2008  -  02.11.2008
At:  Stokesay Castle,
Craven Arms, Ludlow, SY7 9AH
Tel: 01588 672544
Email: 
ENGLISH HERITAGE
Pumpkins at Stokesay
There's a halloween pumpkin trail to follow, find the clues in the castle and claim the prize. 10-5pm
More: www.english-heritage.org.uk
Ghostly Gaslight
01.11.2008  -  ..
At:  Blists Hill Victorian Town,
Legges Way, Madeley, Ironbridge, TF7 5DU
Tel: 01952 884391
Email: 
IRONBRIDGE GORGE MUSEUMS
Ghostly Gaslight
One of Shropshire's top Halloween events! Anyone with a penchant for creepy crawlies, ghosts and ghouls and a spooky atmosphere should head for Blists Hill! Please note admission is by pre-booked ticket only this year - see link for details. 10am-5pm
More: www.virtual-shropshire.co.uk/shropshire_news/blists-hill-halloween.shtml
Shrewsbury Bonfire & Halloween Firework Spectacular
01.11.2008  -  ..
At:  West Mid Agricultural Showground, Berwick Road,
Shrewsbury
Tel: 0870 957 6444
Email: 
FIREWORK SHOW
Shrewsbury Bonfire & Halloween Firework  Spectacular
This year we will be combining aspects of Halloween with many traditional games and activities taking place. Black Knights Skydiving Team will be entertaining plus a main ring attraction in addition to full fairground with rides and mix and mingle, plus lisenced bar.
More: www.westmidshow.co.uk
Abstracting Reality
02.11.2008  -  ..
At:  Aston on Clun Village hall
Aston on Clun, Shropshire
Tel: 01568 617433
Email:  info@paulpriestley.com
ART & CRAFTS
Abstracting Reality
Ever wanted to know how to create a successful abstract painting? This course explores some of the ways you can do it. All abilities welcome. 10.00am - 4.00pm daily £55
More: www.paulpriestley.com
Author Visit to Whittington Castle
02.11.2008  -  ..
At:  Whittington Castle
Castle Street, Whittington SY11 4DF
Tel: 01691 662397
Email: 
FAMILY
Author Visit to Whittington Castle
Author and historian Kevin Crossley-Holland whose novels are set in medieval Shropshire will visit Whittington Castle. Story telling, story walks, re-enactors, refreshments, dressing up and activities for this family fun afternoon. 12-3pm £2 children and adults 50p
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Winter Birds
08.11.2008  -  ..
At:  Shooting Box,
Long Mynd SO422954
Tel: 01694 722631
Email:  cardingmill@nationaltrust.org.uk
NATIONAL TRUST
Winter Birds
Event led by expert and National Trust Warden Malcolm Loft. Please see website for details. 10am-12.30pm
More: www.cardingmillvalley.com
Bonfire & Firework Extravaganza
09.11.2008  -  ..
At:  Weston Park,
Weston-under-Lizard, Nr. Shifnal, TF11 8LE
Tel: 01952 852100
Email:  enquiries@weston-park.com
WESTON PARK - BONFIRE
Bonfire & Firework Extravaganza
One of the counties biggest and best bonfire celebrations with entertainment for all the family including a fun fair, catering, stalls and Beacon Radio Roadshow. Gates open at 3pm £15 per car (maximum of 6 people per car)
More: www.weston-park.com
Success Stories from the Mosses slideshow
12.11.2008  -  ..
At:  St Oswald's Church Community Hall,
Oswestry
Tel: 01743 282000
Email:  FREE
NATURE
Success Stories from the Mosses slideshow
An illustrated talk providing the last chance to catch up on the Reserve's last 16 years. 7:30pm free
More: www.naturalengland.org.uk
Beginners Watercolour Workshop
15.11.2008  -  ..
At:  Shropshire Wildlife Trust Centre
Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury SY2 6AH
Tel: 01743 284280
Email:  katep@shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
ART & CRAFTS
Beginners Watercolour Workshop
Join us to paint a Shropshire Scene in watercolour from scratch,and produce your very own masterpiece to take home. £40 per person - lunch and all materials included. Booking essential. 10.00-4.00pm 40.00 per person
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Geology of the Long Mynd
15.11.2008  -  ..
At:  Chalet Pavilion, Carding Mill Valley
Church Stretton SY6 6JG
Tel: 01694 722631
Email:  cardingmill@nationaltrust.org.uk
NATIONAL TRUST
Geology of the Long Mynd
Walk and talk led by author Dr. P Toghill and Andrew Jenkinson. Please see website for details. Booking essential. 10am-1pm
More: www.cardingmillvalley.com
Three Men in a Bow Tie Birthday Party Concert
16.11.2008  -  16.11.2008
At:  The Music Hall,
Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 281 281
Email: 
COMEDY
Three Men in a Bow Tie Birthday Party Concert
Amazing but true - it’s now 15 years since Shropshire’s infamous satirical singing trio Three Men in a Bowtie gave their very first concert. Since then they’ve performed to almost 45,000 ecstatic people in over 300 village halls - appearing on BBC 1 & BBC 2 and at the Edinburgh, Ludlow, Leominster and Much Wenlock Festivals along the way. So expect a riotous, irreverent, lampooning evening! See link for details.
More: www.virtual-shropshire.co.uk/shropshire_news/threemen-birthday.shtml
Gift fair
22.11.2008  -  ..
At:  Tilstock Village Hall
Tilstock, Nr Whitchurch
Tel: 01630 657140
Email:  clairehicks2@tiscali.co.uk
FAIR
Gift fair
Gift Fair with a variety of stalls. Teas and Coffees will be avaliable. Free entry. 10am-4pm
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Traditional Christmas Fair
22.11.2008  -  ..
At:  Shropshire Wildlife Trust Centre
Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury SY2 6AH
Tel: 01743 284280
Email:  katep@shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
CHRISTMAS FAYRE
Traditional Christmas Fair
There will much to see and buy including beautiful hand made products and gifts, craft demonstrations, children's activities as well as face painting and refreshments. Stalls available.

10.00-4.00pm FREE
More: www.shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
Gorgeous Contemporary Craft & Fine Food Fair
29.11.2008  -  30.11.2008
At:  Enginuity,
Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge Gorge
Tel: 01952 884 391
Email: 
ART & CRAFTS
Gorgeous Contemporary Craft & Fine Food Fair
The Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust and The Shropshire Guild of Contemporary Craft are again bringing together some of the West Midlands’ finest craftsmen and women for their annual flagship exhibition, ‘Gorgeous’. For the first time this year, the makers will also be joined by many of the region’s top food and drink producers in association with Heart of England Fine Foods.
More: www.virtual-shropshire.co.uk/shropshire_news/gorgeous.shtml
Ludlow Medieval Christmas Fayre
29.11.2008  -  30.11.2008
At:  Ludlow Castle and Market
The Castle Square, Ludlow, SY8 1AY
Tel: 01588 650307
Email: 
CHRISTMAS FAYRE
Ludlow Medieval Christmas Fayre
The only place to Christmas shop and have fun at the same time. A medieval market with costumed entertainers, musicians, traders, re-enactments. Foods to eat and take away. Nov. 29/30 10-4pm, Nov. 29th also 6-9pm
More: www.ludlowmedievalchristmas.co.uk
Stokesay's Christmas Weekend
29.11.2008  -  30.11.2008
At:  Stokesay Castle,
Craven Arms, Ludlow, SY7 9AH
Tel: 01588 672544
Email: 
CHRISTMAS
Stokesay's Christmas Weekend
Grown-ups do Christmas shopping at a 10% discount on gifts and be munching mince pies and mead. Children can have some festive fun by searching out the toy reindeer hiding on the property. 10-4pm
More: www.english-heritage.org.uk
 
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 with the event organisers before traveling.
 

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