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Shrewsbury Events May 2008

ART EXHIBITION
12.05.2008  -  24.05.2008
The Altered Body Exhibition
The Altered Body ExhibitionThe Bear Steps Gallery
St Alkmunds Place, Shrewsbury SY1 1UH
Tel: 07970 795583
Email: catharine_hinton@hotmail.com
'The Altered Body' exhibition of images and artifacts from around the world demonstrating the wide variety of ways in which humans have altered their appearance. Please check the website for more information. 10am - 4pm FREE
More: www.thealteredbody.com

MUSIC
13.05.2008  -  13.05.2008
InMe W/ Special Guests
InMe W/ Special GuestsButtermarket
Howard St, Shrewsbury SY1 2LF
Tel: 01743 241455
Email: Jordan@Wolfatyourdoor.com
Uk Rock Legends 'InMe' Come To Shrewsbury Town. Prepare For An Electric Show. Don't Miss Out
7:30 £9 In Advance - £12 On The Door
More: www.seetickets.com

TALKS & WORKSHOPS
15.05.2008  -  17.05.2008
The Altered Body Lectures and Workshops
The Altered Body Lectures and WorkshopsThe Bear Steps Gallery
St Alkmunds Place, Shrewsbury SY1 1UH
Tel: 07970 795583
Email: catharine_hinton@hotmail.com
'The Altered Body' exhibition, lectures and workshops demonstrating the wide variety of ways in which humans have altered their appearance. Please check the website for more information. 10am - 4pm FREE
More: www.thealteredbody.com

THEATRE
16.05.2008  -  17.05.2008
2 One Act Plays - Tears & Laughter Theme
2 One Act Plays - Tears & Laughter ThemeShawbury Village Hall,
Church Street, Shawbury
Tel: 01939 251094
Email:
Two One Act Plays - 'Look at Me' & 'First Time Around'. Refreshments /Disabled facilities & car parking available. Tickets available from Shawbury Post Office or by telephoning 01939 251094. 7.30pm Adults £6 & Concessions £4.
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MUSIC
17.05.2008  -  17.05.08
Sabrina Brass Band Annual Concert
Sabrina Brass Band Annual ConcertThe Priory School
Longden Road, Shrewsbury SY3 9EE
Tel: 07866637578
Email: webmaster@sabrinabrassband.org.uk
Sabrina Brass Band's Annual Concert with Training Sabrina and guest choir 'Of One Accord'
7pm start, finishing approx 9.15pm Free Entry with retiring collection
More: www.sabrinabrassband.org.uk

MOTOR SPORTS
17.05.2008  -  18.05.2008
The Loton Park Hillclimb
The Loton Park HillclimbLoton Park
Alberbury,nr Shrewsbury SY5 9AG
Tel: 01902 896699
Email: clubsec@hdlcc.com
Our second week-end of speed hillclimbing at Loton, featuring saloons, sports cars and single-seater racing cars 9.30-5.30 £10.00 per person
More: www.hdlcc.com

NATIONAL TRUST
17.05.2008  -  18.05.2008
Walks Weekend
Walks WeekendAttingham Park,
Shrewsbury, SY4 4TP
Tel: 01743 708162
Email: attingham@nationaltrust.org.uk
Whether your passion is hill walking or strolling, natural history or architecture there will be a range of historical and wildlife themed walks throughout the weekend. 10am-6pm
More: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

DANCE
17.05.2008  -  ..
60's Night Hanger Dance
60's Night Hanger DanceSleap Aerodrome,
Harmer Hill, Nr. Shrewsbury SY4 3HE
Tel: 01939 232882
Email: info@shropshireaeroclub.com
Shropshire Aero Club is having live music provided by Touchdown and Intrigue to make a 60's dance night to remember in the original aircraft hanger.
More: www.shropshireaeroclub.co.uk

COUNTRY FAIR
18.05.2008  -  ..
Adcote School Open Garden and Summer Fete
Adcote School Open Garden and Summer FeteAdcote School,
Little Ness, SY4 2JY
Tel: 01939 260202
Email:
All the fun of a traditional summer fete with pony rides, a coconut shy and old fashioned games such as croquet. 2pm-5pm £4
More: www.adcoteschool.co.uk

GARDENS OPEN
20.05.2008  -  20.05.2008
Brownhill House Garden Open
Brownhill House Garden OpenBrownhill House,
Ruyton XI Towns, Near Shrewsbury SY4 1LR
Tel: 01939 261 121
Email: brownhill@eleventowns.co.uk
Great variety on a 45degree slope! Riverside, woodland & laburnum walks, formal terraces, herbaceous borders, paved areas, pond, large kitchen garden, glasshouses, 3metre cascade & much much more. 1.30 - 5.00 adults £3 children free
More: www.eleventowns.co.uk

SUMMER FESTIVAL
24.05.2008  -  31.08.2008
Shrewsbury Summer Season
Shrewsbury Summer Seasonvarious locations around
Shrewsbury
Tel:
Email:
Entertainment & Art events for all throughout the summer. Music, theatre, street entertainment, and much much more.
More: www.shrewsburysummer.co.uk

HAWKSTONE PARK
24.05.2008  -  26.05.2008
Spring into Bank Holiday
Spring into Bank HolidayHawkstone Park Follies,
Weston-under-Redcastle, Shrewsbury SY4 5UY
Tel: 01948 841700
Email:
Bouncy castles, giant games, quiz trails and lots more fun for all the family. Bring a torch for the caves.
More: www.hawkstone.co.uk

GARDENING
24.05.2008  -  ..
Creative Containers
Creative ContainersHall Farm Nursery,
Kinnerley, nr Oswestry
Tel: 01691 682135
Email: hallfarmnursery@ukonline.co.uk
10.30am - 12.30pm Christine will give advice on choosing plants for different containers and demonstrate how to plant up and maintain them. Ideas for a wide range of containers and situations including shady retreats, sunny courtyards and miniature water features. £6.00 to include tea/coffee and biscuits.
More: www.hallfarmnursery.co.uk

MUSIC
24.05.2008  -  ..
Love Music, Hate Racism
Love Music, Hate RacismShrewsbury College of Arts & Technology
London Road, Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 342342
Email:
Music unites us and gives us strength, while racism seeks only to divide and weaken us. Stalls, dancers and music... come see us & help raise awareness Gates open 17:30 til 23:00 £5 in advance �10 on the gates
More: www.myspace.com/lovemusichateracismscat

PLANT FAIR
24.05.2008  -  ..
Summer Fair
Summer FairShropshire Wildlife Trust Centre
Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury SY2 6AH
Tel: 01743 284280
Email: katep@shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
Join us for our Summer Fair; we will have a host of stalls selling everything from plants and produce to gifts and local crafts. Children's activities and refreshments. Stalls available. 10.00am - 4.00pm FREE
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MUSIC
24.05.2008  -  ..
The Bootleg Beatles Concert
The Bootleg Beatles ConcertThe West Mid Show Ground,
Berwick Road, Shrewsbury SY1 2PF
Tel: 01743 451 164
Email: nick@freshboxevents.co.uk
Kick start your summer at the West Mid Show Ground Shrewsbury. Enjoy a glass of wine whilst listening to all the great Beatles songs, you won't believe your eyes. "Mind boggling accuracy"- Mail on Sunday, "Skilfully uncanny imitation"- The Guardian, "Magically real"- NME. Gates Open 7pm, Concert 8pm
More: www.freshboxevents.co.uk

FUN RUN
25.05.2008  -  ..
Ruyton XI Towns Fun Run
Ruyton XI Towns Fun RunTedsmore Hall,
Tedsmore Road, Ruyton XI, Nr. Oswestry
Tel: 01939 260628
Email:
A charity fun run where you collect for your own charity. A gentle 5km(3mi.) run in lovely wooded countryside. Alternate distance from 1km upwards. Application on-line. 11am
More: www.ruytonxitowns.org.uk

GARDENS OPEN
26.05.2008  -  26.05.2008
Brownhill House Garden open
Brownhill House Garden openBrownhill House,
Ruyton XI Towns, Near Shrewsbury SY4 1LR
Tel: 01939 261 121
Email: brownhill@eleventowns.co.uk
Great variety on a 45degree slope! Riverside, woodland & laburnum walks, formal terraces, herbaceous borders, paved areas, pond, large kitchen garden, glasshouses, 3metre cascade & much much more. 6.30 - 8.30 pm adults £3 children free
More: www.eleventowns.co.uk

VEHICLE SHOW
31.05.2008  -  01.06.2008
Mid Shropshire Vintage Club Vintage Vehicle Rally
Mid Shropshire Vintage Club Vintage Vehicle RallyWest Mid Showground,
Shrewsbury, SY1 2PF
Tel: 01743 860091 or 01952 770985
Email: msvintageclub@btinternet.com
Charity Vintage Vehicle Rally in aid of local Charities with over 1,000 exhibits including Cars, Motorbikes, Cycles, Commercials, Tractors, Barn Engines, Steam Engines and Military Vehicles. Also craft and trade stalls, fairground, bar and refreshments. 10am - 5pm
More: www.msvintageclub.org.uk

FESTIVAL
31.05.2008  -  22.06.2008
Much Wenlock Festival
Much Wenlock Festival various locations around
Much Wenlock
Tel:
Email: ctrevorjones@rya-online.net
This popular festival takes place every two years with selection of events including theatre, music and arts. The theatrical production this year will be Richard III performed by the Shropshire Drama Company.
More: www.muchwenlockfestival.co.uk

CHARITY
31.05.2008  -  31.05.2008
Book Sale
Book SaleThe Square
The Square, Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 289047
Email: karen36smith@hotmail.co.uk
A book sale in aid of Confide Counselling Service, a local registered charity providing counselling for the people of Shrewsbury, Telford, Oswestry and Ludlow, for over 20 years. 10.00am free
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GARDENING
31.05.2008  -  ..
Herb Day
Herb DayHall Farm Nursery,
Kinnerley, nr Oswestry
Tel: 01691 682135
Email: hallfarmnursery@ukonline.co.uk
10am – 5pm. We are delighted to welcome Chelsea Gold Medallists Kim & Rob Hurst from The Cottage Herbery of Tenbury Wells for this day. Kim Hurst will be presenting two one hour demonstrations for us: Creating a Herb Garden & Grow your own Natural Tastes and Flavours. £5.00 per lecture to include tea/coffee and homemade cakes.
More: www.hallfarmnursery.co.uk


 



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