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Whats on in Shropshire in October
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| Refabrications |
05.09.2008 - 01.10.2008 |
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The Guildhall
Much Wenlock |
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01952 727509 |
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ART & CRAFTS EXHIBITION |
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| An exhibition of contemporary textiles by Knot Just Embroiderers 10-1 2-4 Mon to Sat 2-4 Sun Small admission payable to the museum |
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| Long Mynd in the Ice Age |
01.10.2008 - .. |
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NATIONAL TRUST |
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| Talk by geologist Ken Addison hosted by Shropshire Geological Society. Please see website for details. 7.30pm-9.30pm £2.50 |
| More: www.cardingmillvalley.com |
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| Ghost Tour |
02.10.2008 - 02.10.2008 |
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GHOST TOUR |
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| A tour to set the blood racing!! Come prepared to be scared. Listen, in the gloom, to the ghostly happenings in your town. Lasts-1 hour Booking forms-Heritage Centre 7pm £3.50 adults £2.00 children |
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| Clun Valley Beer Festival |
03.10.2008 - 05.10.2008 |
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7 pubs,
along South Shropshire's Clun Valley |
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01588 640305 |
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info@cvbf.co.uk |
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BEER FESTIVAL |
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| Pub events and entertainment with a wide selection of specialty beers, highlighting local breweries. Bus service available between pubs. |
| More: www.cvbf.co.uk |
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| Severn Project 2008: Sabrina and the Engineer |
04.10.2008 - 04.10.2008 |
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FESTIVAL |
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| In Bridgnorth on 4th October there will be a FREE large-scale performance combining music, fire, water, steam and multimedia based on the culture and history of the River Severn. 18.30 for a 19.00 start. . Ends at 21.00 FREE |
| More: www.severnproject.com |
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| The Blackberry Fair |
04.10.2008 - 04.10.2008 |
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FOOD FAIR |
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| Combining the monthly Farmers' Market with a Green Fair and Artisans' Bazaar, this is a brand new event to celebrate the fun and festivity of a rural Market day. 10.00am to 6.00pm Free entry |
| More: www.blackberryfair.org.uk |
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| Photography in the Carding Mill Valley |
04.10.2008 - 05.10.2008 |
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WORKSHOP |
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| 2 day practical workshop combining indoor group sessions with landscape and natural history photography. Led by OCA tutor and local photographer Geoff Taylor. Booking essential as numbers are limited. 10am - 5pm daily £80 OCA student, £90 Non-student |
| More: www.oca-uk.com |
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| The Long Mynd Hike |
04.10.2008 - 05.10.2008 |
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Start from
Church Stretton |
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WALK |
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| Figure-of-eight routes over rugged South Shropshire and The Welsh Marches. The object is to complete the hike in 24 hours. 12 Individual trophies and 2 team trophis awarded. |
| More: www.longmyndhike.org.uk |
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| Fungi Walks and Lunch |
04.10.2008 - .. |
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WESTON PARK |
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| John Hughes from the Shropshire Wildlife Trust joins us again for an extremely enjoyable time foraging in the woodlands for all things ‘fungi’. Includes woodland walk and a 3-course meal in the Stables Bistro Restaurant. Walks commence at 10am and 1.30pm £26 per person, children £13 |
| More: www.virtual-shropshire.co.uk/shropshire_news/weston-fungi.shtml |
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| Fungal Foray |
05.10.2008 - .. |
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NATIONAL TRUST |
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| Come and search for fungi with expert John Hughes! Please see website for details. 11am-1pm £4.00 |
| More: www.cardingmillvalley.com |
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| Ghost tour |
06.10.2008 - 06.10.2008 |
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| A tour to set the blood racing! Come prepared to be scared. Listen, in the gloom, to the ghostly happenings in your town. Lasts-1 hour Booking forms-Heritage Centre 7pm £3.50 adults £2.00 children |
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| History of the Hills |
06.10.2008 - .. |
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NATIONAL TRUST |
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| Slide show and talk, shuttle to Carding Mill Valley and refreshments led by Alan Brisbourne a local history researcher for the National Trust. Please see website for details. Booking essential. 2pm-4.30pm £8.00 |
| More: www.cardingmillvalley.com |
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| The Ladyboys of Bangkok |
07.10.2008 - .. |
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The Place,
Oakengates, Telford, TF2 6EP |
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01952 382382 |
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THEATRE |
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| A party night with the spice of Bangkok's exotic night life. A flamboyant show with glamorous showgirl appeal with 16 of the most beautiful girls who are 'actually MEN!. 7:30pm |
| More: www.oakengates.ws |
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| Ghost Tour |
08.10.2008 - 08.10.2008 |
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GHOST TOUR |
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| A tour to set the blood racing!!Come prepared to be scared. Listen, in the gloom, to the ghostly happenings in your town. Lasts -1 hour Booking forms-Heritage Centre 7pm £3.50 adults £2.00 children |
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| Marvellous Moths of the Mosses |
08.10.2008 - .. |
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TALK |
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| An illustrated talk with Pete Boardman & Joan Daniels to show some of the Mosses 700 species and where they live. 7:30pm FREE |
| More: www.naturalengland.org.uk |
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| International Autumn Horse Trials |
10.10.2008 - 12.10.2008 |
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Weston Park,
Weston-under-Lizard, Nr. Shifnal, TF1 8LE |
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01952 852100 |
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WESTON PARK |
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| Three Day Event is run over five days for the National Junior Championships, National Under 21 Championships, CCI and CCI** Classes which consist of dressage, cross-country and show jumping. |
| More: www.weston-park.com |
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| Merelle Autumn Exhibition |
10.10.2008 - 12.10.2008 |
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ART EXHIBITION |
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| Art exhibition showing original, handcrafted paintings by Shropshire artist Kelina Bryan. Includes modern, fine art, contemporary floral collection and portrait commissions at affordable prices. 10.00 till 17.00 Free entry |
| More: www.merellegallery.co.uk |
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| Bewdley Festival |
10.10.2008 - 18.10.2008 |
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FESTIVAL |
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| A wide variety of musicians-classical, folk, jazz; plus commedians; dancers; illusionists and lectures. |
| More: www.bewdleyfestival.org.uk |
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| Apple Day |
11.10.2008 - .. |
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Greenwood Centre,
Station Road, Coalbrookdale, |
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01952 433632 |
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NATURE |
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| The mid 19c twin screw apple press will be churning out juice for drinking, hands on crafts, pork roast, try and buy country wines. |
| More: www.greenwoodcentre.org.uk |
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| Classic Car and Bike Day |
12.10.2008 - .. |
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Severn Valley Railway
Bridgnorth to Kidderminster |
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01299 403816 |
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SEVERN VALLEY RAILWAY |
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| A remarkable gathering of classic cars. Visit any of the stations and meet with the owners of these wonderful vehicles. |
| More: www.svr.co.uk |
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| Fungal Foray |
12.10.2008 - .. |
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NATURE |
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| An afternoon walk to discover the fabulous fungi on the Mosses with Roy Mantle of the Shropshire Fungus Group. 2pm FREE |
| More: www.naturalengland.org.uk |
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| Ghost Tour |
13.10.2008 - 13.10.2008 |
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GHOST TOUR |
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| A tour to set your blood racing! Come prepared to be scared. Listen, in the gloom, to the ghostly happenings in your town. Lasts-1 hour. Booking forms-Heritage Centre 7pm £3.50 adults £2.00 children |
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| Ceramics Study Day |
15.10.2008 - .. |
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WESTON PARK |
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In Association with Sotheby's, Learn about how ceramics are made, what makes them special and how to look after them. Includes a delicious 2-course lunch in the Stables Bistro Restaurant.
£48.50 |
| More: www.weston-park.com |
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| Shrewsbury Morris Dancers Grand Ceilidh |
18.10.2008 - 18.10.2008 |
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CEILIDH |
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| Shrewsbury Morris Dancers present a Grand Ceilidh as part of The Big National Ceilidh in aid of Water Aid. Featuring The Cuckoo Ale Band with calling by Bev Langton 20.00 -23.45 Adults: £6.00 in advance £7.00 on door. Concessions £4.00 advance £5.00 on door. |
| More: www.shrewsburymorris.co.uk |
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| Cancer Research UK 10K |
19.10.2008 - .. |
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WESTON PARK |
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The Cancer Research UK 10 is a unique fundraising series of 35 ten kilometre runs, supported by Tesco, and held during the spring and autumn 2008 in the grounds of the UK’s most beautiful stately homes. The series is one of Cancer Research UK’s fundraising events and helps enable the charity to find new ways to treat, cure and prevent cancer. Entry to the run is via website only (see link).
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| More: www.cancerresearchuk10.co.uk |
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| Ghost Tours |
21.10.2008 - 21.10.2008 |
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GHOST TOUR |
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| A tour to set your blood racing. Come prepared to be scared. Listen, in the gloom, to the ghostly happenings in your town Lasts- 1 hour Booking forms- Heritage Centre 7pm £3.50 adults £2.00 children |
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| Getting Involved! |
22.10.2008 - .. |
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NATIONAL TRUST |
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| Enjoy some hands-on management on the Long Mynd! Drive a tractor or a mule! Please see website for details. 10am-1pm |
| More: www.cardingmillvalley.com |
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| Bridgnorth Jazz Festival |
24.10.2008 - 26.10.2008 |
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JAZZ FESTIVAL |
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| An impressive line-up of jazz entertainment including a wandering jazz trail with a stroller ticket plus-A Tribute to Ella and Oscar, A special recreation of The Paul Whiteman Orchestra, 'Wheatleys' Arcadians(30's vaudeville), and The Carole Westwood Quartet. |
| More: www.bridgnorthjazzfestival.co.uk |
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| Concert - Shrewsbury Light Orchestra |
24.10.2008 - .. |
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MUSIC |
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| Ceramics Workshop |
25.10.2008 - 02.11.2008 |
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Coalport China Museum
Coalport, Ironbridge, TF8 7DQ |
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01952 884391 |
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IRONBRIDGE GORGE MUSEUMS |
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| October Half-term Drop-in workshops celebrating the Chinese Double Ninth Festival of Chongyang. 10am-5pm |
| More: www.ironbridge.org.uk |
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| Halloween Workshops |
25.10.2008 - 02.11.2008 |
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Enginuity,
Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge Gorge |
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01952 884 391 |
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IRONBRIDGE GORGE MUSEUMS |
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| 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 |
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| Pumpkins at Stokesay |
25.10.2008 - 02.11.2008 |
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Stokesay Castle,
Craven Arms, Ludlow, SY7 9AH |
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01588 672544 |
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ENGLISH HERITAGE |
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| 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 |
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| Showing Off |
25.10.2008 - 26.10.2008 |
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Harley Centre, Ludlow College
Castle Square, Ludlow |
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01746 765078 |
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ART & CRAFTS EXHIBITION |
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Designer makers from the Shropshire Guild of Contemporary Craft and guests will be exhibiting their unique hand crafted wares at Ludlow College's Harley Centre in October.
Saturday 10am - 5pm, Sunday 10am - 4pm Free admission. |
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| Autumn Colour Watercolour Painting Workshop |
25.10.2008 - .. |
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WESTON PARK |
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| This popular workshop takes advantage of the Park’s woodland at its most colourful. The day will include practical advice, demonstrations and guidance on colour selection, colour mixing and specific painting techniques. Suitable for those with some experience of watercolour painting. £35 |
| More: www.weston-park.com |
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| Edwardian Discovery Day |
25.10.2008 - .. |
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Sunnycroft Villa,
200 Hollyhead Road, Wellington, TF1 2DR |
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01952 242884 |
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NATIONAL TRUST SUNNYCROFT |
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| Ghost Tour |
30.10.2008 - 30.10.2008 |
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GHOST TOUR |
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| A tour to set your blood racing! Come prepared to be scared. Listen, in the gloom, to the ghostly happenings in your town. Lasts-1 hour Booking Forms- Heritage Centre 7pm £3.50 adults £2.00 children |
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| Mowtown & Soul Evening |
31.10.2008 - .. |
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MUSIC |
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| The evening will start with our Mowtown & Soul Duet followed by a triple decade disco. Booking is required 7.30 - midnight £10.00 per person |
| More: www.telford.parkinn.co.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
with the event organisers before traveling. |
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