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MUSIC FESTIVAL
03.07.2010  -  31.07.2010
Music at Leasowes Bank
Music at Leasowes BankLeasowes Bank Farm,
South Shropshire
Tel: 01743 790769
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Music at Leasowes Bank is one of England’s remotest music festivals. About ten miles to the south of Shrewsbury in Shropshire, between the dramatic rocky outcrops of the Stiperstones and the Long Mynd is Leasowes Bank Farm where, each summer, concerts covering a diverse range of music are held in a converted barn
More: www.leasowesmusicfestival.co.uk

ARTS FESTIVAL
25.07.2010  -  07.08.2010
Church Stretton Arts Festival
Church Stretton Arts FestivalMultiple venues around
Church Stretton
Tel: (01694) 724106
Email: info@strettonfestival.org.uk
Twitter: CSArtsFest
Our musical treats range from classical to jazz and pop; there’s drama and stage shows,a performance project for young people and a spectacular Art and Crafts exhibition!
More: www.strettonfestival.org.uk

MOTOR SPORT
31.07.2010  -  01.08.2010
Loton Hillclimb
Loton HillclimbLoton Park,
nr.Shrewsbury
Tel: 01902 896699
Email: info@hdlcc.com
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On 31st July we welcome Bugatti members plus the Chester & Liverpool Championship, ANWCC, Longton Motor Club and the Midland Speed Championship. On 1st August, the Bugatti Championship are with us plus Chester & Liverpool, Longton M.C, Paul Matty Lotus and the Westfield Championship.
More: www.hdlcc.com

NATIONAL TRUST - ATTINGHAM
31.07.2010  -  ..
James and the Giant Peach
James and the Giant PeachAttingham Park
Atcham, Nr Shrewsbury SY4 4TP
Tel: 01743 708123
Email:
Twitter: AttinghamParkNT
Outdoor Theatre. Gates open 6pm. Performance starts at 7.00pm. Enjoy Roald Dahls’s children’s classic in the grounds of Attingham. Adult £12, Child £8, Family (2+3) £35.
More: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/attinghampark

HERITAGE
01.08.2010  -  01.08.2010
Visit Snailbeach Lead Mine
Visit Snailbeach Lead MineSnailbeach Lead Mine,
Snailbeach, nr Minsterley SY5 0NS
Tel: 01743 718668
Email: andrewgbwood@hotmail.com
Twitter:
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

OUTDOOR THEATRE
04.08.2010  -  ..
The Tempest
The TempestShrewsbury High School,
Town Walls, Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 281281
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The Lord Chamberlain’s Men will perform Shakespeare’s classic at Shrewsbury High School. Bring a picnic and something to sit on. Tickets are £10 advance & £14.50 on the door, Child ticket £7.50. Theatre Severn Box Office, 01743 281281 6pm for 7pm.
More: www.theatresevern.co.uk

AGRICULTURAL SHOW
05.08.2010  -  05.08.2010
Burwarton Show
Burwarton ShowThe Showground,
Cleobury North, Bridgnorth, Shropshire WV16 6RP
Tel: 01746 787535
Email: burwartonshow@freenetname.co.uk
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One day agricultural show with something for everyone - cattle,sheep,goats,horses & ponies, heavy horses, tradestands, shopping, crafts, conservation plus main ring entertainment. 08.30 - 19.00
More: www.burwartonshow.co.uk

OUTDOOR THEATRE
08.08.2010  -  ..
The Secret Garden
The Secret GardenShrewsbury High School,
Town Walls, Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 281 281
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A Heartbreak Production of the children's classic story as retold in Heartbreak's inimitable way, performed at the Shrewsbury High School. Bring a picnic and something to sit on. Doors open 4pm, performance 5pm. Tickets £12 Advance & £14 on the door, Child £9/£10.
More: www.theatresevern.co.uk

HERITAGE
08.08.2010  -  08.08.2010
Visit Snailbeach Lead Mine
Visit Snailbeach Lead MineSnailbeach Lead Mine,
Snailbeach, nr Minsterley SY5 0NS
Tel: 01743 718668
Email: andrewgbwood@hotmail.com
Twitter:
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

MUSIC
11.08.2010  -  ..
Band Concert by the Band of the Corps of Royal Engineers
Band Concert by the Band of the Corps of Royal EngineersSt Chad's Church,
Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 281281
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The Band, under their Director of Music Major N P Morgan, will be performing a concert of light popular music in a wideranging programme to suit all tastes and one which displays the all-round versatility of the Band. The concert is in aid of the Army Benevolent Fund, which is committed to providing help to Army and ex-Army personnel and their dependants who are in real need. Adults £8, Seniors £7, Student / Child £4 Box Office 01743 281281 enquiries 01743 791883. 7.30pm.
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FLOWER SHOW
13.08.2010  -  14.08.2010
Shrewsbury Flower Show
Shrewsbury Flower ShowThe Quarry,
Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 234050
Email: info@shrewsburyflowershow.org.uk
Twitter: ShrewsFlowerShw
The World's Longest Running Horticultural Show! More than three million blooms fill the huge floral marquees and there’s a full, all-day programme of music and entertainment for adults and children alike.
More: www.shrewsburyflowershow.org.uk

MUSIC FESTIVAL
13.08.2010  -  15.08.2010
Farmer Phil's Music Festival
Farmer Phil's Music FestivalGatten Farm
Ratlinghope, Shrewsbury SY5 0SN
Tel: 01588 650632
Email: info@farmerphilsfestival.com
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An amazing outdoor music event set 1000 feet above sea level on a farm in the beautiful Shropshire hills. The festival caters for 2000 people and is known as a family friendly event. Headliners for 21010 include Hazel O'Connor and The Bluja Project.
More: www.farmerphilsfestival.co.uk

NATIONAL TRUST - ATTINGHAM
14.08.2010  -  ..
Pride and Prejudice
Pride and Prejudice Attingham Park,
Atcham, Nr Shrewsbury SY4 4TP
Tel: 01743 708123
Email:
Twitter: AttinghamParkNT
Outdoor Theatre. Grounds open 6.00pm. Performance starts 7.30pm. Enjoy this Jane Austen classic in the perfect regency setting of Attingham. Adult £12, Child £8, Family (2+3) £35.
More: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/attinghampark

MOTOR SPORT
15.08.2010  -  15.08.2010
Loton Hillclimb
Loton Hillclimb Loton Park,
nr.Shrewsbury
Tel: 01902 896699
Email: info@hdlcc.com
Twitter:
14th August, we welcome the Aston-Martin Owners Club plus the Lotus Seven Championship, Morgan 3-wheelers, Nottingham Sports Car Club and the Welsh Association. 15th August will be a round of the Midland Speed Championship plus TVR`s and the Welsh Association.
More: www.hdlcc.com

HERITAGE
15.08.2010  -  15.08.2010
Visit Snailbeach Lead Mine
Visit Snailbeach Lead MineSnailbeach Lead Mine,
Snailbeach, nr Minsterley SY5 0NS
Tel: 01743 718668
Email: andrewgbwood@hotmail.com
Twitter:
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

OUTDOOR THEATRE
18.08.2010  -  ..
An Ideal Husband
An Ideal HusbandShrewsbury High School,
Town Walls, Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 281281
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A Heartbreak Production of Oscar Wilde’s play performed at the Shrewsbury High School, Town Walls. Bring a picnic and something to sit on. Tickets are £12 Advance & £14 on the door, Child £9/£10. Theatre Severn Box Office, 01743 281281. Kindly sponsored by Wace Morgan.
More: www.theatresevern.co.uk

NATURE
18.08.2010  -  ..
Bat Watch
Bat WatchSydney Avenue,
Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743-257610
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Hear and see the largest of Britain’s bats that feed along the River Severn with the help of bat detectors. BRING A TORCH. Adults £2.50 children £1.50. Meet beside the River at the Wier, Sydney Avenue, Shrewsbury. Contact 01743-257610 for more information 9pm-10.30pm.
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THEATRE
20.08.2010  -  ..
Racing Demon
Racing DemonAshton Theatre, Shrewsbury School,
Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 281281
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by David Hare. 'Things fall apart – the centre cannot hold. Hare’s gripping tale depicts four clergymen locked in conflict and striving to make sense of their calling. Fringe First winners, Shrewsbury School, veterans of the Edinburgh Fringe have a track record of the highest quality, present this top-of-the-range student production. David Hare’s take on the decline of the Church of England focuses on the care worn individual (Lionel Espy) pitted against the might of the Institution and the evangelical forces of youth (Tony Ferris) with simple but striking staging, projections and music. £8.50 / 7.50 Theatre Severn Box Office 01743 281281.
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AGRICULTURAL SHOW
21.08.2010  -  21.08.2010
Minsterley Show
Minsterley ShowMinsterley Show Ground,
Lea Cross, Nr. Shrewsbury SY5 8HX
Tel: 01743 791236
Email: showsecretary@minsterleyshow.org.uk
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Minsterley Show is Shropshire's oldest and most prestigious one day agricultural show. 8.30am - 6.30pm
More: www.minsterleyshow.org.uk

MUSIC FESTIVAL
21.08.2010  -  22.08.2010
V Festival
V FestivalWeston Park
Weston-under-Lizard, Nr Shifnal, TF11 8LE
Tel: 01952 852100
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The nationally acclaimed Rock and Pop Festival runs over 2 days with over 100 live acts due to appear.
More: www.vfestival.com

HERITAGE
22.08.2010  -  22.08.2010
Visit Snailbeach Lead Mine
Visit Snailbeach Lead MineSnailbeach Lead Mine,
Snailbeach, nr Minsterley SY5 0NS
Tel: 01743 718668
Email: andrewgbwood@hotmail.com
Twitter:
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

MUSIC - FOLK FESTIVAL
27.08.2010  -  30.08.2010
Shrewsbury Folk Festival 2010
Shrewsbury Folk Festival 2010West Mid Showground,
Berwick Road, Shrewsbury SY1 2PF
Tel: 01746 768813
Email: sandra@shrewsburyfolkfestival.co.uk
Twitter: @shrewsburyfolk
'The Midlands Top Folk Festival', the 2010 lineup includes: Afro Celt Sound System, Billy Bragg, Cara Dillon, Richard Shindell,Dervish and Michael McGoldrick Big Band. Others are Kristina Olsen and Peter Graying, Mawkin Causley, Chuck Brodsky, Wild Willy Barrett, Tickled Pink. Befoe April 1st £92 and £107 after. Family and day tickets available
More: www.shrewsburyfolkfestival.co.uk

FESTIVAL
29.08.2010  -  30.08.2010
County of Salop Steam Enginee Rally
County of Salop Steam Enginee RallyOnslow Park,
Shrewsbury SY3 5EE
Tel: 01743 792731
Email: enquiries@shrewsburysteamrally.co.uk
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On A458 Shrewsbury to Welshpool road. A fantastic spectacle of hundreds of superb steam engines, and beautifully preserved private and commercial vehicles, showman’s engines, steam traction engines, steam rollers. Over 1,000 exhibits. Full Arena Programme. Working horses, 20-acre Working Field and 6 acres of Trade Stands. Vintage cycles and perambulators; pre-and post World War II cars, classic motorcycles, steam cars, buses and fire engines, Olde Time Fair, miniature steam engines, motorcycles, fairground organs, craft marquee, Ploughing, steam cultivation, corn cutting, harvesting, chaff cutting and hammer milling. 140 tractors. Shire horses, tractor pulling, and cider making. Adult £10, Pensioner £9, Child £1. Contact address: COSSES, PO Box 4706 Shrewsbury SY5 OWT. Directions: Satnav reference: SY3 5EE. 9.30am–6pm.
More: www.shrewsburysteamrally.co.uk

HERITAGE
29.08.2010  -  29.08.2010
Visit Snailbeach Lead Mine
Visit Snailbeach Lead MineSnailbeach Lead Mine
Snailbeach, nr Minsterley SY5 0NS
Tel: 01743 718668
Email: andrewgbwood@hotmail.com
Twitter:
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

FESTIVAL
03.09.2010  -  05.09.2010
Shrewsbury International Street Theatre Festival
Shrewsbury International Street Theatre Festivalvarious locations around
Shrewsbury
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An amazing spectacle with street performers taking over the town centre throughout the weekend. Including Moonlight Madness in The Castle on Saturday 4th Sep.
More: www.shrewsburystreetfest.co.uk

HERITAGE
05.09.2010  -  05.09.2010
Visit Snailbeach Lead Mine
Visit Snailbeach Lead MineSnailbeach Lead Mine,
Snailbeach, nr Minsterley SY5 0NS
Tel: 01743 718668
Email: andrewgbwood@hotmail.com
Twitter:
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

FOOD FESTIVAL
10.09.2010  -  12.09.2010
Ludlow Food Festival
Ludlow Food FestivalLudlow Castle,
Ludlow
Tel: 01584 873957
Email: info@foodfestival.co.uk
Twitter: @LudlowFoodFest
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

MUSIC FESTIVAL
10.09.2010  -  12.09.2010
The Foot Stomping Blue Grass Country Music Festival
The Foot Stomping Blue Grass Country Music FestivalWest Mid Showgound,
Berwick Road, Shrewsbury
Tel: 0333 1234 234
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Top American Music Artists including: Stella Parton, Hayseed Dixie, Dixie Beeliners, Lisa Haley and the Zydecats, Jim Hurst Band, Jonell Mosser. Free camping and American Style Hospitality at the West Mids Showground For more information see website.
More: www.show-time-events.co.uk

MOTOR SPORT
25.09.2010  -  26.09.2010
Loton Hillclimb
Loton HillclimbLoton Park
nr. Shrewsbury
Tel: 01902 896699
Email:
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Final Round of the British Championship. The 50th year at Loton Park will fittingly come to an end with the final round of the 2010 British Hillclimb Championship plus the HSA Championship.
More: www.hdlcc.com

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