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Whats on in Shropshire in September
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| Connections |
28.05.2010 - 12.09.2010 |
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Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery,
Rowley’s House, Barker Street , Shrewsbury SY1 1QH |
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| Iconic objects from the Museum collections: A special exhibition featuring a diverse selection of iconic historic objects from the Museum collections. Each museum object provides the starting point from which to discover a range of fascinating connections. The exhibition explores how historic objects can be relevant to our understanding of the world and of ourselves. Open daily 10am – 5pm, Free admission |
| More: www.shrewsburymuseums.com |
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| Photography by Sabine |
26.08.2010 - 03.10.2010 |
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Teme SpArC
Brampton Road, Bishops Castle SY9 5AY |
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| Virtual Shropshire photographer Sabine is holding an exhibition of her photographs. The beauty of Shropshire is a main feature of the exhibition, including photographs of wild horses on the Shropshire Hills and amazing sunsets. Special for the SpArC exhibition is a selection of images from Bishop's Castle annual Michaelmas Fair. |
| More: www.virtual-shropshire.co.uk/shropshire_news/sabine-exhibition-2010.shtml |
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| An exhibition of Shrewsbury Town Trail |
31.08.2010 - 11.09.2010 |
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| A photographic exhibition based on the Shrewsbury Town Trail which will be available to purchase. Free admission just turn up – donations accepted. 10am to 4pm. |
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| Art Exhibition |
01.09.2010 - 25.09.2010 |
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ART EXHIBITION |
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| The Oswestry & Shropshire Open Art competition, come & vote for your favourite picture. Shropshire Scribes - examples of calligraphic work. Peter Davies - New sculptures. 9.30 am - 4.30pm. Free entry. |
| More: www.borderland-breaks.co.uk |
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| Words in Action - Calligraphy Exhibition |
01.09.2010 - 25.09.2010 |
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| Shropshire Scribes present an exhibition of their calligraphy - Free entry - Closed Sundays 10.00am to 4.30pm Free |
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| Salsa Lessons |
01.09.2010 - 30.09.2010 |
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DANCE LESSONS |
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| Salsa lessons every Monday. Salsa 8-9pm, Cuban salsa 9-10pm. Pay on the door. 8.00pm. £4 for one hour, £6 for two hours, Pay on door. |
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| David Inshaw - Original works & prints |
04.09.2010 - 25.09.2010 |
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ART EXHIBITION |
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| One of the best living artists in Britain, David Inshaw, is exhibiting some originals and limited edition prints. Plus Wendy Hoare large ceramics and Becky Morgan jewellery. Tues to Sat 10am to 5pm. Free |
| More: www.twenty-twenty.co.uk |
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| Cleobury Country Fringe 2010 |
04.09.2010 - 26.09.2010 |
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COUNTY EVENT |
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| Faces & Places |
04.09.2010 - 26.09.2010 |
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St Leonard’s Church,
Bridgnorth WV16 4EJ |
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| Photographic Exhibition by Eddie Brown showing the many expressions in Bridgnorth. 10am - 5pm. Free |
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06.09.2010 - 11.09.2010 |
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Theatre Severn,
Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury SY3 8FT |
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THEATRE |
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| Jim Cartwirght's play featureing 14 characters are portrayed by just 2 actors. A study of a Northern pub, its eccentric customers, waring landlord and wife. £14 / £12.50 |
| More: www.theatresevern.co.uk |
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| Wildlife Art Exhibition |
07.09.2010 - 07.11.2010 |
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| The Circus Comes To Town |
07.09.2010 - 12.09.2010 |
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The Quarry,
Shrewsbury |
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0844 41552 |
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| One of the UK's biggest all human circuses to perform in the big top. The acts are global from Russia, the ukraine, Hungary, Mongolia-clowns, trapeze, gymnasts. |
| More: www.gerry-cottles-circus.co.uk |
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| Oswestry & Beyond Heritage Open Days |
08.09.2010 - 12.09.2010 |
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Various venues in and around
Oswestry |
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01691 662488 |
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| Explore Oswestry's heritage through a host of free tours, talks, open days and exhibitions - railways, churches, canals, castles and more - part of national Heritage Open Days. |
| More: www.oswestryandbeyond.co.uk |
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| Look North Anglesey to Artic |
08.09.2010 - .. |
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Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre,
Craven Arms |
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| Shropshire Heritage Open Days |
09.09.2010 - 12.09.2010 |
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HERITAGE OPEN DAYS |
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| More than 65 free events are taking place to celebrate Shropshire's history and heritage as part of the national Heritage Open Days events. Download your free guide from www.discovershropshire.org.uk |
| More: www.discovershropshire.org.uk |
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| Precious Things by My Little Theatre Company |
09.09.2010 - 10.09.2010 |
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THEATRE |
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| An artist who loved Hitler. A woman who wants to remember him. Her brother who wants to forget. A man who likes power. Precious Things is a new comedy drama about art, ethics and ambition. 8.00pm - 9.00pm. £5. |
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| Shrewsbury Heritage Open Days - Radbrook Culinary College Museum |
09.09.2010 - 10.09.2010 |
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Radbrook College Campus, Radbrook Road,
Shrewsbury |
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01743 356 511 |
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Civic@civic.plus.com |
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| The museum features artefacts and memories from the early 20th century to the 1960’s; The college trained girls in catering, dairy and home economics. Partial disabled access. 11.00-3.00pm. Free Just turn up. Organised by Shrewsbury Civic Society. |
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| Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre: Open Day |
09.09.2010 - 12.09.2010 |
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Discovery Centre,
School Road, Craven Arms, SY7 9RS |
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Find out when, what and who made the hills we see today, meet a mammoth and see a movie filmed from a hot air balloon.
10am-5:30pm, Children’s activity 1pm-2pm must book. |
| More: www.heritageopendays.org.uk |
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| Guided Tour of Whittington Castle |
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| Free Guided Tour of the Castle with costumed Guide to take place at 11am and 2pm as part of the Heritage Open Days - Oswestry and Beyond events see www.oswestryandbeyond.co.uk for more details. 11 a.m & 2 p.m. FREE. |
| More: www.whittingtoncastle.co.uk |
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| Shrewsbury Heritage Open Days - Drapers' Hall |
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HERITAGE |
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| View the Elizabethan guildhall build 1576 – 80 for the leading town guild. Welsh oak panelling 17th century furniture and external carvings. PARTIAL DISABLED ACCESS. Free Just turn up. 12.00-3.00pm. Organised by Shrewsbury Civic Society. |
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| Shrewsbury Heritage Open Days - Greek Orthodox Church |
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HERITAGE |
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| Sutton Farm, signed off Oteley road, opposite Percy Throwers garden centre. Founded at least 1,000 years ago, the current building dates back to the 1200’s. As well as the historic features including 14th Century wall paintings, there are modern icons. PARTIAL DISABLED ACCESS Free – Donations welcome Just turn up. Shrewsbury Heritage Open Days are organised by Shrewsbury Civic Society. |
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| Shrewsbury Heritage Open Days - Shuts of Shrewsbury |
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The Bear Steps, Alkmunds Place,
Shrewsbury |
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01743 356 511 |
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Civic@civic.plus.com |
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| Talk and tour of the Shuts of Shrewsbury. From The Bear Steps. Many of Shrewsbury’s ancient shuts have recently been recorded as footpaths on Shropshire Council’s definitive map of public rights of way. The event gives an insight into the history and use of the routes before the legal inclusion. Free event but please book. Organised by Shrewsbury Civic Society. 5pm. |
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| Shrewsbury Heritage Open Days - St Mary’s Church |
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HERITAGE |
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| Behind the scenes at St Mary’s Church. A chance to see the anchorites and muniments. The church also features wonderful stained glass from the 14th to the 19th Centuries and many fine medieval features. Partially accessible for wheelchair users. Accessible toilet. Free – Donations welcome. Shrewsbury Heritage Open Days are organised by Shrewsbury Civic Society. |
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| Stokesay Court - Heritage Open Day |
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Stokesay Court,
Onibury, Craven Arms, SY7 9BD |
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HERITAGE OPEN DAYS |
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| Victorian gardens, grounds and park laid out by EH Milner in 1892, incorporating landscape features from an earlier country house. Includes fountain and a grotto, pools and cascades. Remains of Victorian plant house. Setting for the film 'Atonement' in 2007. Gardens free, 3pm Guided tour of the house £7.50 per person. |
| More: www.discovershropshire.org.uk |
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| Bromyard Folk festival |
10.09.2010 - 12.09.2010 |
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Various venues around
Bromyard, Hereford HR7 4NT |
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FOLK FESTIVAL |
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| Over 170 hours of entertainment into just one weekend of traditional music, song and dance, crafts. Featuring the Waterson Family, Show of hands, The Doonans. |
| More: www.bromyard-folk-festival.co.uk |
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| Ludlow Food Festival |
10.09.2010 - 12.09.2010 |
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FOOD FESTIVAL |
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| This year's Festival will feature more than 100 top quality small independent food and drink producers from the Marches, the England-Wales border country. |
| More: www.foodfestival.co.uk |
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| Memories of Shifnal patchwork workshop |
10.09.2010 - 10.09.2010 |
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WORKSHOP |
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| Workshop to create giant patchwork of memories of Shifnal, which will be displayed at the town's first arts festival in September. All adults and accompanied children welcomed. 5.30pm to 8.30pm. Free. |
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| Shavington Grange - Heritage Open Day |
10.09.2010 - 11.09.2010 |
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Shavington Grange,
New Street Lane, Market Drayton, TF9 3RH |
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HERITAGE OPEN DAYS |
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| A private residential 19th century house which contains a collection of paintings. There will be 4 tours a day lasting approx 45 mins. 10am-4pm Pre-Booking Required |
| More: www.discovershropshire.org.uk |
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| Fund raising Ceilidh for Church House care Home. Local band Jigsmith, Caller Gill Symmons. No bar provided please bring your own, but ploughmans supper inc. Raffle. 7:30. £10:00. |
| More: www.jigsmith.com |
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| Concerts in the Round |
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| Guided Tours of Whittington Castle |
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HERITAGE OPEN DAYS |
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| Free Guided Tour of the Castle with costumed Guide to take place at 11am and 2pm as part of the Heritage Open Days - Oswestry and Beyond events see www.oswestryandbeyond.co.uk for more details. 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. FREE. |
| More: www.whittingtoncastle.co.uk |
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| Heaven on Severn Psychic Supper |
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Wribbenhall Community Centre,
Shaw Hedge Rd, Bewdley DY12 1EU |
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PSYCHIC NIGHT |
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| An Evening of Clairvoyance & connection with our friends in Spirit.. Fish & chips or chicken&chips. Vegetarian option, BYO wine- soft drinks can be purchased. 7.30pm to 10.30pm. £15 including supper. |
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| Sheriffhales Country Fayre & Scarecrow Festival |
11.09.2010 - 11.09.2010 |
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| Battle of Britain Weekend |
11.09.2010 - 12.09.2010 |
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RAF Museum Cosford,
Shifnal, TF11 8UP |
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| 2010 marks the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain. Real life working Merlin & Griffon engine demonstrations (lasting 30 mins),WWII Historical Society Ops Room,Re-enactors, Lectures, Film Showings Children's Activity Pack. |
| More: www.rafmuseum.org.uk/cosford |
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| Inspector Drake and the Black Widow |
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Museum of the Gorge,
The Wharfage, Ironbridge TF8 7DQ |
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MURDER MYSTERY |
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| Archive Film Screenings 'Oswestry And Beyond' |
11.09.2010 - 11.09.2010 |
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| A trip down memory lane with this evening of selected archive films featuring 'Oswestry In War Time' and the BFI Mediatheque touring programme 'Britain At Bay'. 4-6pm and 7-9pm. Free. |
| More: www.kinokulture.org.uk |
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| Made in Shropshire - Fair in the Square |
11.09.2010 - 11.09.2010 |
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The Square
Shrewsbury SY1 1 SL |
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| Made in Shropshire is a collaboration of local designer-makers, artists and food producers offering a wide range of products including ceramics, textiles, jewellery, artwork, photography, glass, food and drink. 9:30AM - 5PM |
| More: www.madeinshropshire.co.uk |
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| Snailbeach Lead Mine Heritage Open Day |
11.09.2010 - 11.09.2010 |
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| Take an underground guided tour of old mine workings, look inside well preserved buildings and the visitor centre, watch the blacksmith at work in his forge. 10.30am - 4.30pm. Site free, but underground £5 adult, £2 child. |
| More: shropshiremines.org.uk/snailbeach/sbheri.htm |
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| Wistanstow Challenge Walk |
11.09.2010 - 11.09.2010 |
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CHALLENGE WALK |
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| 26 mile Challenge Walk in South Shropshire visiting Clun and Bishop's Castle before returning to Wistanstow. Full support, inc food at checkpoints, light meal at finish and transport for retirees. Start 08.30 End 19.30. £10. |
| More: www.wistanstowwalk.blogspot.com |
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| Amulet Antique Fair |
11.09.2010 - 12.09.2010 |
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Oswestry Showground,
Oswestry SY11 4AF |
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| 2 day events with up to 200 stands and unlimited outside stands. Refreshments available, Free parking. |
| More: www.amuletfairs.co.uk |
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| Cancer Research Uk Relay For Life |
11.09.2010 - 12.09.2010 |
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London Road Sports Centre,
Shrewsbury, SY2 6PR |
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| Teams of people are walking in a relay around the athletics track to raise money for Cancer Research UK stalls plus games, cake stalls, a bouncy castle and face painting, entertainment, including bands, magicians, balloon artists. |
| More: www.cancerresearchuk.org |
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| Flax Mill Open Day |
11.09.2010 - 12.09.2010 |
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Ditherington Flax Mill
Ditherington, Shrewsbury |
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| Open day at the historic Ditherington Flax Mill. Also on show work from the recently formed Flax Mill Arts, a group of professional artists working in the mill. 11am - 4pm. free entry. |
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| Flounders Folly Heritage Open Day |
11.09.2010 - 12.09.2010 |
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The Folly,
Callow Hill, Craven Arms, |
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| A 19th century stone tower built as a folly in 1838 and restored in 2005. Built by Benjamin Flounders, a Yorkshire Quaker and entrepreneur, possibly to mark his 70th birthday. Free leaflet and children's quiz. An isolated tower with many steps. 11am-4pm. |
| More: www.discovershropshire.org.uk |
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| The Temple Heritage Open Days |
11.09.2010 - 12.09.2010 |
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Badger Dingle,
Badger, Telford, WV6 7JP |
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| A classical folly attributed to James Wyatt overlooking the spectacular picturesque landscape of Badger Dingle. Normally let as romantic holiday accommodation. 10am-4pm. |
| More: www.discovershropshire.org.uk |
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| ArtWalk 2010 |
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Onny Meadows, Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre,
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| The World's biggest gallery. Outdoor performances, art, sculpture with a watery theme in celebration of the River Onny and its influence on the people of the town. Featuring everything from puppets to pirates, stories told without words. |
| More: www.shropshirehills.info |
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| Ballroom Glitz |
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Bridgnorth Leisure Centre,
Northgate, Bridgnorth SY3 8FT |
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| 70's Rock Tribute Band will give you a rocking evening, late night disco and bar. £10. |
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| Heritage Open Day |
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| An opportunity to explore Attinghams house and grounds free of charge as part of the Heritage Open Day scheme. 9am - 6pm . Free. |
| More: www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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| Oswestry Town Tour |
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| Tour leaves from the Centre. No need to book-just turn up. Lasts about an hour. Come and listen to some fascinating tales from the past 11.00 am Adults £1.50, Child 50p |
| More: www.oswestry-welshborders.org.uk |
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| Sam Crockatt with the Shrewsbury Jazz Trio |
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| Shrewsbury Jazz Network. Winner of the 2009 Parliamentary Jazz CD of the Year, Sam is constantly in demand on the London Jazz Scene. A founder member of the London based Loop collective he regularly performs with Gwilym Simcock, Oli Hayhurst and Ben Reynolds. Sam Crockatt - Saxophone, Edgar Macias - Piano, Tom Hill - Bass. Miles Levin – Drums. 8pm. £8 members/£10 from Theatre Severn Box Office. |
| More: www.hiveonline.org.uk |
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| Shrewsbury Jazz Network |
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The Hive,
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Presents Sam Crockatt with the Shrewsbury Jazz Trio, Winner of the 2009 Parliamentary Jazz CD of the Year, Sam is constantly in demand on the London Jazz Scene. A founder member of the London based Loop collective he regularly performs with Gwilym Simcock, Oli Hayhurst and Ben Reynolds.
Sam Crockatt - Saxophone; Edgar Macias - Piano Tom Hill - Bass; Miles Levin - Drums Tickets £8 members £10. Theatre Severn Box Office 01743 281281 8pm. |
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| Soap Making Workshop |
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| Learn how to make soap using the 'melt and pour' method. With a large choice ingredients to experiment with. As well as a range of colours and special effects. No previous experience is necessary. Lunch and materials included. 10.00am – 4.00pm. £40.00 per person |
| More: www.shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk |
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| Sunnycroft - Heritage Open Day |
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Sunnycroft Villa
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| A gem on the outskirts of Wellington, a proper gentleman's villa, gardens for croquet and flowers, large glashouse, allotments and a drive of ancient redwoods. 12 noon -5pm. Free. |
| More: www.discovershropshire.org.uk |
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| The Levi Roots Experience |
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The Assembly Rooms,
Ludlow SY8 1AZ |
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| To celebrate the Food Festival on his 1st UK tour Levi will be singing and cooking up some Caribbean Magic live on stage. 7:30pm £14 (£12 concessions) |
| More: www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk |
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| Carriage Parade |
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| 11am to 4pm. In association with the British Driving Society the horse-drawn carriages will depart from Attingham for Shrewsbury at 12noon and return for rosettes and a line up at approximately 2.30pm. Throughout the day meet Jeff and Bob the heavy horses and watch them at work. |
| More: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/attinghampark |
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| Art & Craft Fair |
12.09.2010 - 12.09.2010 |
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| Artisans in the Hills Ludlow: Individual and exciting artists, designers and craftsmen exhibiting and selling work to suit all budgets from £10 to £100s. Looking for something imaginative and original then look no further. 10:30 to 4:30 pm. Free. |
| More: www.artisansinthehills.co.uk/events-and-workshops/ |
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| Family Foraging |
12.09.2010 - 12.09.2010 |
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| Join us for a stroll on The Stiperstones to learn about the different berries, we will identify them, pick a few to eat and mark the end of the walk with a Whinberry muffin. 2pm - 5pm. FREE. |
| More: www.naturalengland.org.uk |
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| Open Garden |
12.09.2010 - 12.09.2010 |
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| half acre with wide range of herbaceous plants and shrubs, small egetable plot. Good autumn colour. 15mins walk thruogh fields to conservation Wood and Ian's Wildlife pool. Teas. 12noon--5.oopm £4.00 with Stevenshill |
| More: www.shropshirehct.org.uk |
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| Open Garden |
12.09.2010 - 12.09.2010 |
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| One acre hillside garden with stunning views, unusual trees ,shrubs andd plants.National collections of Roscoea and Cautleya.Water feature and bog garden,Mediterranean patio and vegatble garden. Plant Stall 12noon-5.00pm. £4 (with Harnage Farm) |
| More: www.shropshirehct.org.uk |
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| Snailbeach Lead Mine Heritage Open Day |
12.09.2010 - 12.09.2010 |
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| Take an underground guided tour of old mine workings, look inside well preserved buildings and the visitor centre, watch the blacksmith at work in his forge. 10.30am-3.30pm. Site free, but underground £5 adult, £2 child |
| More: shropshiremines.org.uk/snailbeach/sbheri.htm |
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| September Open Days 2010 |
12.09.2010 - 26.09.2010 |
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| Serious development started in 1921 resulting in 60A formal gardens planted for every season, woodland walks amongst flowering shrubs and a daisy chain of ornamental pools. 12 noon to 5 p.m. Adult £4.50, Child £2. No concessions. |
| More: www.hodnethallgardens.org |
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| Colour Therapy Workshop |
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| Will cover all aspects of colour therapy and will allow students to recognise the different ways in which colour therapy can enliven their life. Crystal therapy, this course will focus on the powers of crystal therapy and students will see a demonstration of a crystal therapy treatment as well as learning about dowsing, auras and chakras. A workshop that mixes practical and theory. 10-2pm £25 |
| More: www.whittingtoncastle.co.uk |
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| Grinshill Annual Companion Show |
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| Pedigree/non-pedigree classes, children's dog handling, novelty class, waggiest tail, fancy dress, plus car boot, games, barbecue, stalls. Money raised will go towards winter bills. £1 entry. |
| More: www.grinshillanimalrescue.co.uk |
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| Shrewsbury Heritage Open Days - Greek Orthodox Church |
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| Sutton Farm, signed off Oteley road, opposite Percy Throwers garden centre. Founded at least 1,000 years ago, the current building dates back to the 1200’s. As well as the historic features including 14th Century wall paintings, there are modern icons. PARTIAL DISABLED ACCESS Free – Donations welcome Just turn up. Shrewsbury Heritage Open Days are organised by Shrewsbury Civic Society. |
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| Ladies Indulgence Evening & Fashion Show |
14.09.2010 - 14.09.2010 |
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| 25 Shropshire exhibitors to offer free pampering, to show you the latest products & a mega fashion show as our main event! Raising money for Heart Research Charity! 6.30pm-9.30pm. £6.00 |
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| Poles Apart with Michael Leach |
15.09.2010 - .. |
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| Michael Leach has been a full-time wildlife author and photographer since 1977. His leactures are lively and often humerous with excellent photographs of his subjects which tonight will be polar bears and penguins. 7:30pm. £2, Shropshire Wildlife Trust members £1. |
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| Of One Accord |
16.09.2010 - .. |
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Market Drayton |
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| It's the 25th anniversary for the Shrewsbury-based choir. A group of 0ver 50 their repertoire ranges from sacred music and show tunes to classic pop from the 1960s and 70s as well as modern songs and traditional folk songs. Charity event for Greenfields Africa. 7:30pm. £7.50. |
| More: www.festivaldraytoncentre.com |
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| The Gurkha Spectacular |
16.09.2010 - .. |
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Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury SY3 8FT |
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| Band of the Brigade of Gurkhas will present a military music spectacular featuring concert music, ethnic Nepali folk tunes and colourful traditional dances, including the world-renowned Khukuri dance. 7.30pm. £14.50, £15.50 & £16.50 (concessions available). |
| More: www.militarymusicspectacular.com |
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| The Shropshire Sporting Fair |
16.09.2010 - .. |
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| Shop at over 40 stalls of traditional and modern country clothing, hats, boots, socks, sculpture, paintings, photogaphy, books, antiques, doggy stuff, fishing gear, rugs, machinery, gourmet foods. 9:30am-4pm. £3.50. |
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| A Tribute to the Dreamettes |
17.09.2010 - 17.09.2010 |
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| ShrewsburyReal Ale Festival |
17.09.2010 - 18.09.2010 |
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The Severn Warehouse (Buttermarket),
Howard Street, Shrewsbury |
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| Bowjangles in concert |
17.09.2010 - .. |
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Chelmarsh Parish Hall,
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| A multidimensional show fiery musicianship with energetic dance moves, vaudeville comedy and four part harmony singing in a dazzling stage show which will leave you spellbound. This stunning act harks back to the good old days. 7.30pm |
| More: www.artsalive.co.uk |
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| Concerts in the Round |
17.09.2010 - .. |
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| Flicks on Friday |
17.09.2010 - .. |
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| Shifnal Festival presents a night of film. Four shorts and the world premiere of the feature flm Finding Their Feet, filmed in Shifnal by award-winning director Matthew BP Daniels. 7pm £4. |
| More: wwww.shifnalfestival.com |
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| Bishops Castle Michaelmas Fair |
18.09.2010 - 19.09.2010 |
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| A great value weekend in the beautiful South Shropshire hills. The streets are filled with an eclectic mix of music, dance, steam, exhibitions & stalls. There really is something for everyone. 12pm til Late. £5 per Adult £1 Children weekend ticket. |
| More: www.michaelmasfair.org.uk |
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| Food Fair |
18.09.2010 - 19.09.2010 |
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| 10am to 4.30pm. Local food producers will be selling their quality goods, ranging from home grown meat and veg, cakes, bread, cider, liqueurs, chocolate and much more. Cookery demonstrations throughout the day. |
| More: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/attinghampark |
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| Midland Game Fair |
18.09.2010 - 19.09.2010 |
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Weston Park,
Weston-under-Lizard, Nr Shifnal, TF11 8LE |
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| The Midland Game Fair is the country’s leading showcase of country sports and a true celebration of rural life. There will be world class clay pigeon shooting, game and course fishing demonstrations, gundog competitions, falconry displays, ferret racing, antiques, fine arts, rural crafts and over 600 trade stands. |
| More: www.countrymanfairs.co.uk/midland-game-fair |
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| 1940s Style Hangar Dance |
18.09.2010 - 18.09.2010 |
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| 1940s style hangar dance,music from the 40s provided by a live 14 piece band. 1940s dress encouraged but not essential just come along and dance the night away. 7pm till midnight. £17.00 per Ticket |
| More: www.rafmuseum.org/cosford |
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| Bread & Pizza Making Course |
18.09.2010 - 18.09.2010 |
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| Using our Clay Oven. A day and a half Course. Make Bread and Pizzas to take home, using our new clay oven. Refreshments and light lunch provided. Booking essential. Sat 10-4, Sun 10-1. £30. |
| More: www.fordhallfarm.com |
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| Car boot sale |
18.09.2010 - 18.09.2010 |
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| car boot sale in aid of wem christmas festival follow the signs 9-1. £5 a pitch |
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| Cricket 6's |
18.09.2010 - 18.09.2010 |
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| 25th year - Alveley cricket 6's event, bar, bbq, great family fun 10am till 8pm Free |
| More: www.alveleycc.co.uk |
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| Group Senzala de Capoeira |
18.09.2010 - 18.09.2010 |
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| Dance Workshops followed by a demo in the town at 5.30, part of Michaelmas Fair. Capoeira is a Brazilian art form combining dance, play and ritualistic fighting. 1pm-2.30pm and 3.30pm-5pm. £3 per workshop. |
| More: www.teme-leisure.co.uk |
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| Shifnal Day & Night Photographic exhibition |
18.09.2010 - 23.09.2010 |
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| Over the summer photographers recorded thousands of images of the daily life in Shifnal. The 100 best have been selected capturing scenes from cricket and carnival to pubs and pie making. Free entry. |
| More: shifnalfestival.com |
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| Art Exhibition and Art Trail |
18.09.2010 - 25.09.2010 |
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| Work by more than 50 local artists is exhibited at the hall and in shops windows across Shifnal town centre. Part of Shifnal Festival. Noon to 6pm (except Sunday September 19). Free entry |
| More: www.shifnalfestival.com |
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| Art and Architecture |
18.09.2010 - 25.09.2010 |
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| As part of the town's arts festival Shifnal Society is putting on a photographic exhibition of its many fine buildings, showing how the street scene has changed over the years. 11am to 6pm. Free |
| More: www.shifnalfestival.com |
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| Bowjangles in concert |
18.09.2010 - .. |
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Habberley Village Hall,
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| A multidimensional show fiery musicianship with energetic dance moves, vaudeville comedy and four part harmony singing in a dazzling stage show which will leave you spellbound. This stunning act harks back to the good old days. 7.30pm |
| More: www.artsalive.co.uk |
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| Ceilidh and hog roast |
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| As part of Shifnal Festival, Ceilidhography are Shropshire's 'super funked-up ceilidh band' bringing modern instruments, world beats and energy to bear on traditional tunes and dances. 7.30pm. £6 (£4 concess). |
| More: www.shifnalfestival.com |
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| Day of Dance |
18.09.2010 - .. |
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| Shifnal Festival kicks off with demonstrations and workshops of dance styles from across the world - from the Appalachians to Africa, Cairo to Cuba, Szechuan to Shropshire. Noon - 6pm. Demonstrations free. Workshops £2. |
| More: www.shifnalfestival.com |
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| Food Glorious Food |
18.09.2010 - .. |
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| Harvest Home in the Walled Garden. 11am, 1pm and 3pm. Help pick the produce we will be preserving for the forthcoming winter. Hunt for the buried treasure of potatoes, garlic and onions, beat the birds to the raspberries, damsons and plums, then find out how to hand on to your haul. |
| More: www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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| Oswestry Town Tour |
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| Tour leaves from the Centre. No need to book-just turn up. Lasts about an hour. Come and listen to some fascinating tales from the past 11.00 am Adults £1.50, Child 50p |
| More: www.oswestry-welshborders.org.uk |
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| Touching the Sacred |
18.09.2010 - .. |
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| An exploration of spirituality and art with worship, reflection, silence, prayer. Includes exhibition by award-winning artist Jake Lever and local art. Visitors will create responses in word or art. 10am-4pm. Free entry. |
| More: www.shifnalfestival.com |
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| Wedding Fayre |
19.09.2010 - .. |
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| Over thirty leading suppliers will be on hand to offer help and advice from a team of experts who will help you plan the perfect day. FREE admission and the chance to win a free wedding! See link for full details. |
| More: www.thevalleyhotel.co.uk/weddingfayre/ |
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| A Peat-cutter's life |
19.09.2010 - 19.09.2010 |
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| A stroll around Fenn�s Moss with Bill Allmark, a former peat cutter, to learn how life on the Mosses used to be and why the cutting had to stop! BOOKING ESSENTIAL 1pm FREE |
| More: www.naturalengland.org.uk |
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| NGS Garden Open |
19.09.2010 - 19.09.2010 |
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| 2 acre garden including vegetable garden, orchard, ponds, pergolas, traditional and contemporary sculpture, large range of trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants. Afternoon teas available and plants for sale. 1 - 5pm. Adults £3, children free. |
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| Seven Wonders of the Oswestry Hills Walk |
19.09.2010 - 19.09.2010 |
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| In aid of Shropshire Wildlife Trust and Hope House a 7 or 14 mile walk including all 7 nature reserves in Oswestry. See website for more details & how to book. 8 am - 10 am / 11 am start 14/7 mile walk . £8 in advance, £10 on day. |
| More: www.shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk |
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| Telford Trail 7 |
19.09.2010 - 19.09.2010 |
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| 14 Mile Challenge Walk, with shorter options. Walk for fun or raise money for a charity of your choice. Highest individual sponsorship wins free walking boots. 9.30am Registration. £1.00 entry fee. |
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| Visit Snailbeach Lead Mine |
19.09.2010 - 19.09.2010 |
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| See inside the Locomotive Shed, Blacksmith's Shop and Visitor Centre, walk around the site with a self-led trail leaflet and go underground into Day Level with an experienced guide. 11.00-16.00 approx.. Site free, but underground £2 adult, £1 child. |
| More: shropshiremines.org.uk/snailbeach/sbsunday.htm |
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| Art in architecture walk |
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| Join Shifnal Society for a walk round the town looking aspects of its many interesting buildings. The walk will last about an hour and finish at St Mary's Catholic Church. 1.30 pm - 2.30pm. Free. |
| More: www.shifnalfestival.com |
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| Clay Figure Scuplting Workshop |
19.09.2010 - .. |
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| Artist Tony Stringfellow, who has worked as a professional sculptor in television and theatre, shows his secrets. 2pm. £2 |
| More: www.shifnalfestival.com |
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| Felt making workshop |
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| As part of Shifnal Festival artist Rachel Lambourne will demonstrate how to make felt that can be transformed into things such as a hair bobble, a card, or a coaster. 1.30 pm . £3. |
| More: www.shifnalfestival.com |
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| Streetdance Workshops |
20.09.2010 - 25.10.2010 |
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| Taster session and workshops for age 15+ 7pm-9pm followed by workshops 7pm-8pm on consecutive Monday evenings. 7pm-8pm . £3 per workshop. |
| More: www.edgeartscentre.co.uk |
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| Ceroc dance class |
20.09.2010 - .. |
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| As part of Shifnal Festival an introduction to ceroc - a mixture of salsa, ballroom, hip-hop, tango and jive. 8pm. Free. |
| More: www.shifnalfestival.com |
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| Shifnal Talent |
21.09.2010 - .. |
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| More than a dozen of Shifnal's talented amateurs compete to be number one in the town. Part of Shifnal Festival. 7pm. £5 Adults. £2 Children. |
| More: www.shifnalfestival.com |
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| Introduction to Welsh |
22.09.2010 - 06.10.2010 |
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| For 3 Wednesdays come along for a taster in Welsh, with useful words and phrases to get you started in this beautiful language. 7pm. £15 (£12 concessions) for all 3 sessions. |
| More: www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk |
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| Charity Shop Cabaret |
22.09.2010 - 22.09.2010 |
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| 'Trifle Gathering' production. Wittty play set in a charity shop with volunteers that you will recognise instantly. 7.30pm £5. |
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| Interventions Wales 2010 Hungarian artists presentation |
22.09.2010 - 22.09.2010 |
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| A presentation of previous work by the four Hungarian artists taking part in this year's annual International artists cultural exchange. 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Free. |
| More: www.interventionswales.org.uk |
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| Sugar Craft workshop |
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| Kathy Insall will show how to make of a rose - blooms and leaves - in a demonstration of the intricate art of sugar craft. Part of Shifnal Festival. 11am. Free entry |
| More: www.shifnalfestival.com |
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| The Poetry Train |
22.09.2010 - .. |
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| An eclectic octet of poets from as far as India, Kuwait, France and Antigua who will tease with versification and excite linguistic taste-buds. Part of Shifnal Festival. 7pm. £7.50 Food included |
| More: shifnalfestival.com |
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| Oktoberfest Shropshire 2010 |
23.09.2010 - 16.10.2010 |
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| German Beer Festival. Traditional German food. Bavarian themed "beer hall". Live music. Contests & prizes. Charity raffles. & much more. 12pm-1.30am Fri-Sat & 12pm-12am Sun-Thur FREE ENTRY! |
| More: www.thehaygate.co.uk |
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| CBSO Little Big Time Band |
23.09.2010 - .. |
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| An orchestral concert in bite-size pieces. This six-piece is the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra in miniature with a huge repertoire of orchestral favourites, delivered with humour and showmanship. 7pm £10 (no concessions). |
| More: www.shifnalfestival.com |
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| Choirs in Harmony |
23.09.2010 - .. |
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| Half a dozen in harmony: choirs including Shifnal Chorale and Shifnal & District Male Voice Choir will raise the roof of St Andrew's to the heavens. Part of Shifnal Festival. 6pm. £6 with refreshments (under 16s free). |
| More: shifnalfestival.com |
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| Quiver, Latin Funk Fusion Band |
23.09.2010 - .. |
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The Maidment Building, Shrewsbury School,
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| Casey Greene’s original compositions have a spark of life that ignites this Latin fuelled funk machine with Casey Greene – Saxophone and Flute Angel – Vocals Andrjez Baranek – Piano Simon King – Guitar Tom Hill – Bass Carl Hemmingsley – Bass Eddie McGuire – Congas. Tickets £10 Box Office 01743 280810. 7.30pm. |
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| The Theory of (R)Evolution |
24.09.2010 - 24.09.2010 |
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| The Theory of (R)Evolution is an evening of talks by some of the most innovative people working within the web today. 18.00 to 23.00. £10.00. |
| More: www.shropgeek-revolution.co.uk/ |
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| Shifnal Day & Night Photographic exhibition |
24.09.2010 - 25.09.2010 |
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| Over the summer photographers recorded thousands of images of the daily life in Shifnal. The 100 best have been selected capturing scenes from cricket and carnival to pubs and pie making. Free entry, |
| More: shifnalfestival.com |
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| Concerts in the Round |
24.09.2010 - .. |
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| Workshop with Stephen Morris |
24.09.2010 - .. |
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| Over the last twenty years Midlands-born Stephen Morris has become an artist of international repute, as a painter, sculptor and poet. Part of Shifnal Festival. 10am. £3. |
| More: www.shifnalfestival.com |
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| World's Biggest Coffee Morning |
24.09.2010 - .. |
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| Help improve the lives of those living with cancer by getting together with your friends, family or colleagues to share a coffee and cake or whatever suits you! |
| More: www.macmillan.org.uk/coffee |
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| Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Festival |
25.09.2010 - 25.09.2010 |
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| Festival celebrates and promotes The World Heritage status of the Ironbridge Gorge with a fun day, street market, music, entertainment and fireworks. 10 am to 8 pm. Free |
| More: www.ironbridgeheritagefestival.co.uk |
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| Loton Hillclimb |
25.09.2010 - 26.09.2010 |
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| Permaculture Design Course |
25.09.2010 - 08.11.2010 |
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| Run on alternate weekends Sat-Mon this residential course is perfect for anyone interested in transistion towns, sustainable living, foggage farming, renewable energy or living lighter on the planet. See website. £515 (£375 concessions). |
| More: www.fordhallfarm.com |
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| A Miscellany - Photography Exhibition |
25.09.2010 - 22.10.2010 |
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Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
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| Battlefield 1403 Harvest & Heritage 2010 |
25.09.2010 - 25.09.2010 |
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| Many of our local food and gift producers will be here to sample and talk about their products. We will also be giving a preview of Christmas food and gifts. 1.00 am - 4.00 pm Free entry |
| More: www.battlefield1403.com |
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| Interventions Wales 2010 Exhibition Opening |
25.09.2010 - 25.09.2010 |
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| The opening tour of an exhibition of art works created during the week long residency. The tour will start off at Llanfyllin High School moving on to the Workhouse Gallery. 5:30pm High School, 6:30pm Workhouse. Free. |
| More: www.interventionswales.org.uk |
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| Moffats School Open Day |
25.09.2010 - 25.09.2010 |
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| Moffats, the local preparatory school for boys and girls is holding an Open Day on Saturday 25th September, 9.30am to 12.30pm. Informal tours will be conducted by the children. 9.30am - 12.30pm. |
| More: moffats.co.uk |
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| Saturday Craft Taster Session: Silk |
25.09.2010 - 25.09.2010 |
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| Explore creative possibilities with silk fabric and fibres. Paint a silk scarf, random dye threads and fabric, make silk paper and machine it, use silk cocoons for tiny pieces. We welcome children over the age of ten with fee paying adult. 10:00am-3:30pm. Adult £15.00 Child £5.00 |
| More: www.westhope.org.uk |
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| THCT Autumn Fayre At Mahorall Farm |
25.09.2010 - 25.09.2010 |
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COUNTRY FAIR |
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| Celebrations of traditional rural crafts and country skills which promote both field and kitchen skills once common in rural communities. 12:00 - 17:00. £3.00 adult. £5.00 2 adult 2 child.. |
| More: www.thecleehilltrust.co.uk |
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| Craft Fair |
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| Part of Shifnal Festival. A variety of craft and arts stalls to browse at leisure. Includes face painting, and demonstrations from some 20 odd crafters from Shifnal. 10am-4pm. Free. |
| More: shifnalfestival.com |
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| Cruckton & District Ploughing Match |
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| There are classes for conventional, reversible and horse-drawn ploughs, as well as expanding classes for vintage tractors and ploughs and vintage horticultural machinery. 10am |
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| Family Funday |
25.09.2010 - .. |
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| Festival fun and frolics for all the family with storytelling, bouncy castle, donkey rides roundabouts and all that sort of stuff. Bring the kids and grandparents and let them run wild. 2-4pm. Free entry. |
| More: shifnalfestival.com |
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| Grande Finale with Fuzzbox |
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| Shifnal Festival's grand finale led by chart toppers Fuzzbox and supported by local acts Lynus, Band of Locals, Beaver and Will Morgan. 7.30pm £10 |
| More: shifnalfestival.com |
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| Oswestry Town Tour |
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| Tour leaves from the Centre. No need to book-just turn up. Lasts about an hour. Come and listen to some fascinating tales from the past 11.00 am. Adults £1.50, Child 50p |
| More: www.oswestry-welshborders.org.uk |
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| The Charity Shop Cabaret |
25.09.2010 - .. |
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Cardington Village Hall ,
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| Cutting-edge theatre & surreal comedy. A hilarious journey into Elspeth’s charity shop: a world of rummage, romance, jumble, joy, bingo & the bizarre- all set to classic sounds of their vintage vinyl resident DJ. 7.30pm. |
| More: www.artsalive.co.uk |
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| The Poetry Train |
25.09.2010 - .. |
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| The Poetry Train pulls into Shifnal Festival! On board is a diverse collection of poets to tease with versification and excite linguistic taste-buds. 7pm. £7.50 Food included. |
| More: shifnalfestival.com |
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| The Shifnal Review |
25.09.2010 - .. |
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| Shifnal Festival's final Saturday has a theatrical collation of including Stagekids, Dance to Fitness and Singing Tooth. 2pm �1 |
| More: shifnalfestival.com |
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| Felix Dennis |
26.09.2010 - 26.09.2010 |
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| 'Did I Mention the free wine?' Poetry Tour 2010. An evening of fine FREE French wine and poetry from one of Britain's best-loved poets. Felix Dennis is reading from his sixth book of verse, Tales From The Woods. Doors open at 7pm Performance starts 8pm. £10 and £5 for concession if booked in advance. |
| More: www.felixdennis.com |
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| Visit Snailbeach Lead Mine |
26.09.2010 - 26.09.2010 |
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| See inside the Locomotive Shed, Blacksmith's Shop and Visitor Centre, walk around the site with a self-led trail leaflet and go underground into Day Level with an experienced guide. 11.00-16.00 approx., Site free, but underground £2 adult, £1 child |
| More: shropshiremines.org.uk/snailbeach/sbsunday.htm |
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| Harvest Festival |
26.09.2010 - .. |
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| The town is celebrating the annual harvest in traditional fashion. An open-air harvest festival service will take place in the Pleasure Gardens whilst a shorter service will be held inside the Museums’ Mission Church. |
| More: www.ironbridge.org.uk |
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| Wellness Workshop |
26.09.2010 - .. |
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| Techniques to enhance your general health and well-being. Learn how to reduce stress, feel positive and balance your nervous system, clear tension headaches, reduce digestive tension, boost your immune system, and think clearly. 2pm-5pm. £30 (£25 concessions). |
| More: www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk |
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| Internet for Beginners |
28.09.2010 - .. |
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Trefonen Village Hall
Trefonen |
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| Three week course offered by Trefonen Broadplace on using the internet. The next lessons will be on October 12th & 26th. 7pm £6 |
| More: www.trefonen.com |
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| Live at the Hive |
29.09.2010 - .. |
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| More: www.hiveonline.org.uk |
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| Lunchtime Concert |
30.09.2010 - .. |
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| Piano recital by Lavinia O’meagher, who will play Haydn – Sonata in C minor HOB XIV/20. Mozart - K576 in D major. Beethoven - Op 110 in A flat. Lavinia O’Meagher has given many recitals in London, including the Wigmore Hall, and at music societies around the country. She was for many years a senior piano tutor at the City Lit, and now teaches privately in London. While living in Australia she studied with Schoenberger and also with Alexander Hmelnitsky, a graduate of the Moscow Conservatorium and a pupil of Rachmaninov. Later she studied in Paris with Marguerite Long, and at the Royal Academy of Music with Harold Craxton. 1.00 pm. £4.00 on the door. Only concession Friends of Gateway Arts £3.00. Carers with disabled free. |
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