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Shrewsbury Events May 2012 |
SHREWSBURY CARTOON FESTIVAL |
20.04.2012 - 14.07.2012 |
| French Flies |
 Theatre Severn,
Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury,
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| Cartoon exhibition. Theatre Severn gallery. Part of Shrewsbury International Cartoon Festival. FREE |
| More: www.shrewsburycartoonfestival.com |
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01.05.2012 - 31.05.2012 |
| Recent Works by Alan Joseph Slater |
Millard & Lancaster,
8 St.Mary's Street, Shrewsbury SY1 1EB
Tel: 01743 289866
Email: stacey@millardandlancaster.co.uk
Twitter: _m_and_l_ |
| Based in North Wales following a move from London, Alan J Slater has exhibited in London, Scotland, Norway and New York, and has works in many private collections. This is his first Shropshire exhibition. Daily (except Sundays)10.00am to 5.00pm . Free. |
| More: millardandlancaster.co.uk/gallery |
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15.05.2012 - 24.06.2012 |
| Belle Vue Arts Festival |
Various locations around
Belle Vue, Shrewsbury
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| This year’s theme is ‘Green’. Scarecrow trail, Garden trail, art and photography exhibitions and much more. |
| More: www.bellevueartsfestival.co.uk |
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17.05.2012 - 19.05.2012 |
| Blithe Spirit by Noel Coward |
St Nicholas Hall,
English Bridge, Coleham Head, Shrewsbury SY3 7BJ
Tel: 01743-368932
Email: surcoffice@talktalk.net
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| Comedy Drama: Charles Condmine invites a clairvoyant to perform a seance, hoping to expose her as a fraud, however instead, his first wife returns from the grave to haunt him. 7.00pm - 10.30pm. £8 Adults , £6 Concessions. |
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18.05.2012 - .. |
| Concerts in the Round |
St Chad's Church,
St Chad's Terrace, Shrewsbury
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| Claire Tocknell (violin); Mark Tocknell (clarinet); Brenda Stephenson (piano). 12.40pm, FREE. |
| More: www.stchadschurchshrewsbury.com |
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19.05.2012 - 20.05.2012 |
| Shropshire Truck Show |
Oswestry Showground,
Oswestry
Tel: 01775 712344
Email: jason@i-e-m.org.uk
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| One of the regions largest events, with entertainment for the whole family. Hundreds of trucks on display, plus the regions finest truck awards. The latest trucks presented in person by local dealerships. Live Arena - See the Monster Trucks 'Swamp Thing' & NEW truck 'Crusher', Freestyle Moto-Cross Display, Fantastic Celebrity Guests including 'Will Mellor' from Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps, Recovery Demonstration and much more! 9am-5pm. In advance, Adult £10,Child £5,OAP £5,Family £25. |
| More: www.shropshiretruckshow.co.uk |
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19.05.2012 - .. |
| Shropshire County Horse show |
The West Midlands Showground
Berwick Road, Shrewsbury SY1 2PF
Tel: 07802 931987
Email: christine@camadeley.com
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| This Show will take place on 19th May 2012 and will feature a full array of Hunter Classes, with Working Hunters and Show Classes, both affiliated and unaffiliated. There will also be Dressage and an exciting Livery Yard Competition. 9am-5pm. |
| More: www.shropshirecountyshow.com |
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NATIONAL TRUST - ATTINGHAM |
19.05.2012 - 16.06.2012 |
| Create a temporary art work |
Attingham Park,
Atcham, Shrewsbury SY4 4TP
Tel: 01743 708162
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Twitter: AttinghamParkNT |
| Join artist Susie MacMurrayMacMurray in making a new artwork at Attingham Park. Each participant will add their own water filled balloons to 'Spawn' which over the following days will begin to burst at random. 10am-4pm |
| More: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/attinghampark |
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NATIONAL TRUST - ATTINGHAM |
19.05.2012 - 16.06.2012 |
| House of Beasts Curators Tours |
Attingham Park,
Atcham, Shrewsbury SY4 4TP
Tel: Booking Essential 01584 891659
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| A unique guided tour around their House of Beasts exhibition: an opportunity to discuss the exhibition's artworks, the artists, the theme and its implementation. 10:30 am - 12pm Saturdays May 19, June 16 Normal Admission plus All Tickets £3.50 |
| More: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/attinghampark |
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19.05.2012 - .. |
| Go Radically Green |
Coleham Primary School,
Greyfriars Road , Shrewsbury. SY3 7EN
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| An environmental talk by Richard Priestley. 6pm-8pm. £3. |
| More: www.bellevueartsfestival.co.uk |
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19.05.2012 - .. |
| New College Chorale / Shropshire Youth Orchestra |
Shrewsbury Abbey,
Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 232723
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| New College Chorale / Shropshire Youth Orchestra. 7.30pm. |
| More: www.shrewsburyabbey.com |
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20.05.2012 - 20.05.2012 |
| Family Fun Run & BBQ |
Clive C of E Primary School,
The Hill, Grinshill. Shrewsbury SY4 3LF
Tel: 01939 220765
Email: wendyp@radiographer.me.uk
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| Approx. 5km cross country race through woodland on Grinshill. Male & female races for groups; under 12, 12-18, 18-35,35-60,over 60's. Entries accepted on day. 10am - 12 noon (race - 11am prompt). £6 per entry. |
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20.05.2012 - 20.05.2012 |
| Interested in Horse behaviour |
Berriewood farm indoor arena,
Condover, Shrewsbury SY5 7NN
Tel: 01743 850524
Email: info@pearlvetgroup.co.uk
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| Hands on workshop by Royal county equine trainer James Purcell. Unique chance to understand and have a better relationship with horses. loading and other issues covered. places limited. Discount for 2 or more. 2.00pm - 4.30pm. £25.00. |
| More: royalcountyequine.com |
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20.05.2012 - 20.05.2012 |
| Kieran Goss |
The Hive,
Belmont, Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 234970
Email: neil@shrewsburyfolkfestival.co.uk
Twitter: shrewsburyfolk |
| Kieran’s songwriting skills have attracted international attention with recordings by some of Ireland’s top artists, including Mary Black, Christy Moore and Frances Black. He also has half a dozen albums and a top 10 single to his credit. 7pm for 7.45pm. £12. |
| More: hiveonline.org.uk/folk-concerts/ |
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20.05.2012 - 20.05.2012 |
| Open Garden |
The Citadel,
Weston -Under-Redcastle, Shrewsbury SY4 5JY
Tel: 01952 510255
Email: rgbream62@talktalk.net
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| 4 acres with paths around and over a sandstone mound Rhododendrons, Azaleas, and Acers abound beneath a canopy of mature trees.Walled potager, Victorian thatched summer house. Teas and plants for sale. 2.00pm--5.00pm. £3.50. |
| More: www.shropshireshct.org.uk |
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20.05.2012 - 20.05.2012 |
| Visit Snailbeach Lead Mine |
 Snailbeach Lead Mine,
Snailbeach, nr Minsterley SY5 0NS
Tel: 01743 718668
Email: andrewgbwood@hotmail.com
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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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20.05.2012 - .. |
| Kieran Goss |
The Hive Music and Media Centre,
5 Belmont, Shrewsbury SY1 1TE
Tel: 01743 234970
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Twitter: HiveShrewsbury |
| Shrewsbury Folk Festival presents Kieran Goss. 7.45pm. £12. |
| More: www.hiveonline.org.uk |
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20.05.2012 - .. |
| Mayor’s Parade & Civic Service |
Shrewsbury Caste - St Chad's
Shrewsbury
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| 11am Mayor’s Parade & Civic Service leaves Shrewsbury Castle at 11am for service at St Chad’s 11.45am. |
| More: www.shrewsburytowncouncil.gov.uk |
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21.05.2012 - 21.05.2012 |
| An Amazing Century for Shrewsbury |
St Chad's Church,
St Chad's Terrace, Shrewsbury SY1 1JX
Tel: (01743) 365478
Email: friends@stchadschurchshrewsbury.com
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| John Butterworth on the Amazing (18th) Century for Shrewsbury with the Georgians. The annual lecture given by the Friends of St Chad's. 7pm - 9pm. £10. |
| More: www.stchadschurchshrewsbury.com |
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24.05.2012 - 24.05.2012 |
| Scope Fashion Show Dress Well for Less |
The Lord Hill Hotel,
Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 248506
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| Celebrating 60 years Scope Fashion Show "Dress Well for Less" Tickets £3.50 available from Scope Claremont Street Shrewsbury. 7.30 |
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24.05.2012 - 24.05.2012 |
| The Earth Resounds - The Sixteen |
St Chad's Church,
St Chad's Terrace, Shrewsbury SY1 1JX
Tel: 01743 281281
Email: shrop.mus@lineone.net
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| The Sixteen Choral Pilgrimage 2012 - The Earth Resounds, Brumel, Josquin and Lassus. 7.30pm - 10 pm. £25 adult, £12.50 young people. |
| More: www.shropshiremusictrust.com |
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24.05.2012 - .. |
| Lunchtime Concert |
The Gateway Education and Arts Centre,
Chester Street, Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 284280
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| Young Shrewsbury, 12noon. £4. |
| More: www.gatewayartsconcerts.co.uk |
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24.05.2012 - .. |
| The Sixteen in Concert |
St Chad's Church,
St Chad's Terrace, Shrewsbury
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| 7.30pm, £25 adult £12.50 child. |
| More: www.stchadschurchshrewsbury.com |
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25.05.2012 - .. |
| Concerts in the Round |
St Chad's Church,
St Chad's Terrace, Shrewsbury
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| Students from Chetham’s School of Music, Manchester. 12.40pm, FREE |
| More: www.stchadschurchshrewsbury.com |
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26.05.2012 - .. |
| Shropshire County Agricultural Show |
The West Midlands Showground,
Berwick Road, Shrewsbury SY1 2PF
Tel: 01743 289 831
Email: enquiries@shropshirecountyshow.com
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| The Show plays a major role in the special displays about rural life in Shropshire and beyond. Children get to see real livestock and learn about rural life and times, and the skills and crafts of the countryside. The subjects covered are very much part of the National Education Curriculum. Dozens of traders provide a showcase of goods from across the county and beyond and a fabulous food hall is full of the tastes of Shropshire ready to be sampled and savoured. Adult £10, over 65, £8, child £3. Tickets online and on gate. 9am-5pm. |
| More: www.shropshirecountyshow.com |
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26.05.2012 - 26.05.2012 |
| Companion dog show |
Shropshire & West Mids Showground,
Berwick Rd, Shrewsbury sy1 2pf
Tel: 07740103393
Email: jennyandkateatgar@tiscali.co.uk
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| Companion dog show to be held within the county agricultural show. ped and novelty classes.great family day out bring your dog. 12 noon- approx 4.00pm. £1.00 per class per dog |
| More: www.shropshirecountyshow.com |
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26.05.2012 - 26.05.2012 |
| Psychic Art |
Ditherington Community Centre
Ditherington SY1 4DE
Tel: 07532332735
Email: asksueuk@gmail.com
Twitter: asksue |
| With Josie Hutchinson and Joe Wilcox. We are happy to have Josie and Joe to show us drawings of our loved ones who have past in same way as readings but with art take a look at the link for more details 7.30pm. £5. |
| More: www.facebook.com/events/257395487685154/ |
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27.05.2012 - 27.05.2012 |
| Visit Snailbeach Lead Mine |
Snailbeach Lead Mine,
Snailbeach, nr Minsterley SY5 0NS
Tel: 01743 718668
Email: andrewgbwood@hotmail.com
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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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27.05.2012 - .. |
| Grand Plant Sale, Shropshire Plant Heritage group |
St Giles' Church Springfield Hall,
Sutton Way, off Wenlock Rd, Shrewsbury SY2 6EF
Tel: 01939 200309
Email: lusbys@btinternet.com
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| Hardy and half hardy plants, shrubs, trees and climbers, many of them rare or unusual, at reasonable prices. All plants propagated by members who will be on hand to offer friendly advice if needed. Refreshments and free car parking. 10.30am to 3.00pm. Admission free. |
| More: www.plantheritage.com |
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27.05.2012 - .. |
| Percussion Unlimited |
The Bandstand, The Quarry
Shrewsbury
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| Percussion Unlimited, 1pm. FREE |
| More: www.shrewsburytowncouncil.gov.uk |
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29.05.2012 - 31.05.2012 |
| Performance of ‘Honk’ |
Theatre Severn,
Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury,
Tel: 01743 281281
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| Performance of ‘Honk’ Theatre Severn. Afternoon (for schools). 1pm & 7.30pm. £5 Evening £7.50. |
| More: www.shrewsbury.ac.uk |
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| Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) |
Friends Meeting House,
Corporation Lane, Coton Hill, Shrewsbury
Tel: 0845 094 2167
Email: info@opening-minds.co.uk
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| An 8-week programme for learning mindfulness 18:30-20:30. £ 140 waged / £ 95 minimum waged / £ 65 unwaged |
| More: www.opening-minds.co.uk |
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30.05.2012 - .. |
| Olympic Torch relay Visit to Quarry Park |
The Quarry
Shrewsbury
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| See weblink for exact route & times. |
| More: www.shropshire.gov.uk/london2012 |
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30.05.2012 - 30.05.2012 |
| Suburban Walks |
Shrewsbury Visitor Information Centre,
Rowley's House Museum, Shrewsbury SY1 1QH
Tel: 01743 258888
Email: visitorinfo@shropshire.gov.uk
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| A series of guided walks exporling the suburbs of Shrewsbury. Abbey Foregate. Please book your tickets in advance due to restricted numbers. Contact the Visitor Information Centre for further details. 7.00pm for upto 2 hrs. £4.50 per adult £2.50 per child. |
| More: www.visitshrewsbury.com |
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| Shrewsbury Symphony Orchestra Concert |
Theatre Severn,
Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury,
Tel: 01743 281281
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| Shrewsbury Symphony Orchestra Concert, 7.30pm. £10. |
| More: www.shrewsbury-orch.org.uk |
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31.05.2012 - 31.05.212 |
| Tutored Chocolate and Wine Tasting |
Tanners Wines,
26 Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury SY1 1XD
Tel: 01743 234455
Email: sales@tanners-wines.co.uk
Twitter: TannersWines |
| Learn how wine and chocolate can go together at this special Tanners tutored tasting with Sarah Jane Evans MW of BBC Good Food Magazine and The Chocolate Gourmet. 7.00pm to 9.30pm. £25 per head. |
| More: www.tanners-wines.co.uk |
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31.05.2012 - .. |
| Lunchtime Concert |
The Gateway Education and Arts Centre,
Chester Street, Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 284280
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| Lunchtime Concert Bill Hayward Piano Quartet. 1pm £4. |
| More: www.gatewayartsconcerts.co.uk |
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