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Shrewsbury Main Events
Whats on in and around Shrewsbury 
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20.03.2010 - .. |
| Badger Watching Evening |
 A badger sett somewhere in
North Shropshire
Tel: 01743 284280
Email: katep@shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
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| Join us on a wild night of badger watching. Purpose built hide just two yards away from a bustling badger sett, within a wildlife haven. Expert guide. Transport. Booking essential. 6.30pm - 10.30pm. £12.00 adults & £10.00 children (over 8yrs) |
| More: www.shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk |
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21.03.2010 - .. |
| Shropshire Tweet-Up |
Severn Hospice
Apley Castle, Telford, TF1 6RH
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Twitter: shropstweetup |
| The next Shropshire Tweet-Up is a Mad Hatters Tea Party themed afternoon of fun and thrills hosted at the Servern Hospice. See full details on the web link. |
| More: www.shropshiretweetup.co.uk |
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22.03.2010 - 22.03.2010 |
| Disability Film Festival |
DASH, Unit 4 Hartley Business Centre
Monkmoor Road, Shrewsbury SY2 5ST
Tel: 01743 272939
Email: paula@dasharts.org
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| Book your FREE place for the DASH Film Festival. 10am Oska Bright Showcase. 2pm Equipment training, information and shorts. 4pm Buffet. 5pm Feature Film 10am - 7pm. Free |
| More: www.dasharts.org/newsArticle.jsp?newsID=244 |
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03.04.2010 - .. |
| Badger Watching Evening |
A badger sett somewhere in
North Shropshire
Tel: 01743 284280
Email: katep@Shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
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| Join us on a wild night of badger watching. Purpose built hide just two yards away from a bustling badger sett, within a wildlife haven. Expert guide. Transport. Booking essential. 6.30pm - 10.30pm. £12.00 adults & £10.00 childrens (over 8yrs). |
| More: www.shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk |
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04.04.2010 - 04.04.2010 |
| 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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05.04.2010 - 05.04.2010 |
| 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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22.04.2010 - 25.04.2010 |
| Shrewsbury International Cartoon Festival |
various locations around
Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 281200
Email: visitorinfo@shropshire.gov.uk
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| Unique opportunities to see artists at work: 20 of them on huge boards in The Square plus the Festival themed exhibition at Bear Steps Gallery featuring new cartoon originals and exhibitions of Greek and Australian cartoons at Theatre Severn. |
| More: www.shrewsburycartoonfestival.com |
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24.04.2010 - .. |
| Badger Watching Evening |
A badger sett somewhere in
North Shropshire
Tel: 01743 284280
Email: katep@shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
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| Join us on a wild night of badger watching. Purpose built hide just two yards away from a bustling badger sett, within a wildlife haven. Expert guide. Transport. Booking essential. 6.30pm - 10.30pm. £12.00 per adult & £10.00 per child (over 8yrs). |
| More: www.shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk |
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30.04.2010 - 03.05.2010 |
| St Chad’s Music Festival |
St Chad’s Church & St Alkmund’s Church,
Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 365478
Email: info@stchadsfestival.org.uk
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| Festival includes a lecture on the life of Samuel Sebastian Wesley, Organ Recitals, a performances by the Darwin Voices with the English String Orchestra conducted by David Leeke; The Sterling Trio, Laura Collins & Trio, Vanessa Latarche – and St Chad’s Church music. £5 - £15. |
| More: www.stchadsfestival.org.uk |
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01.05.2010 - 03.05.2010 |
| Clun Green Man Festival |
various locations around
Clun
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| A major Shropshire springtime festival featuring an exciting mix of live music, a street fair on Sunday, evening gigs, craft fair, lucious foods and most important, hundreds of people gather to watch The Battle between the Green Man and the Ice Queen on the Bridge. |
| More: www.clungreenman.org.uk |
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08.05.2010 - .. |
| VE DAY – 65th Anniversary Concert |
Theatre Severn,
Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury SY3 8FT
Tel: 01743 281 281
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| Celebrate With Wem Jubilee Band. We’ll Meet Again, Lili Marlene. Songs that won the War! Just a few of the songs you can expect to hear at this Concert of Nostalgia commemorating this very special day in the history of World War II, Wem Jubilee Band are very proud to stage this Concert which, once again, will prove to be a winner with everyone. A donation will be given from this Concert to the Charity 'Help for Heroes'. £10.00 £8.00 concs. www.wemband.com/mambo, edgeofwem@hotmail.co.uk, 01939-232001 |
| More: www.theatresevern.co.uk |
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15.05.2010 - 16.05.2010 |
| Shropshire Truck Show |
Oswestry Showground,
Park Hall, Oswestry SY11 4AX
Tel: 01775 723723
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| Once again Oswestry Showground plays host to the Shropshire Truck show, with displays, trade stands, arena events and entertainment for all truck enthusiasts 9am - 6pm To be confirmed |
| More: www.shropshiretruckshow.co.uk |
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15.05.2010 - 16.05.2010 |
| The Legend of Wild Edric |
Battlefield 1403,
Upper Battlefield, Shrewsbury SY4 3DB
Tel: 01939 210663
Email: fitz.scorob@virgin.net
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| Medieval Re-enactment in the time of William the Conqueror. Shropshires owm historic WIld Edric returns to take his revenge. Battles - Encampment - Archery 10.00 to 5.00pm £5 all tickets |
| More: www.mdm.org.uk |
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15.05.2010 - .. |
| Spring Fair |
Shropshire Wildlife Trust Visitor Centre,
193 Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury SY2 6AH
Tel: 01743 284280
Email: katep@shropshirewidlifetrust.org.uk
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| Join us to celebrate Spring. With an array of stalls selling local food, Arts and craft and plants. There will also be demonstrations, children’s fun workshops and a variety of food on sale. 10.00am – 4.00pm FREE |
| More: www.shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk |
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29.05.2010 - 30.05.2010 |
| Osfest |
Oswestry Showground
Oswestry
Tel: 01691 670027
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Twitter: osfest |
| Created as an affordable alternative to the “V” and Glastonbury style festivals, OsFest will transform the 37 acre Showground site into a Festival Village with several camping areas, a food village, VIP hospitality suites, a main stage, funfair and many other attractions aimed at a wide and varied audience. |
| More: www.osfest.co.uk |
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05.06.2010 - 06.06.2010 |
| Severn Hospice Midnight Walk in Telford |
Telford College of Arts & Technology,
Haybridge Road, Wellington, Telford TF1 2NP
Tel: 01952 221 351
Email: midnightwalk@severnhospice.org.uk
Twitter: severnhospice |
| A women-only 10km circular walk around Wellington, starting at Midnight. Pre-registration essential as places are limited. Men can also get involved by helping to marshal. A really special night guaranteed. Midnight to c. 3.30am £10 entry then raising sponsorship (no minimum amount) |
| More: severnhospice.org.uk |
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05.06.2010 - 27.06.2010 |
| Much Wenlock Festival |
various venues in town,
Much Wenlock
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| Bi-annual festival featuring a wide range of events including an outdoor performance of Romeo & Juliet by the renowned Shropshire Drama Company. |
| More: www.muchwenlockfestival.co.uk |
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08.06.2010 - 13.06.2010 |
| English Haydn Festival |
various locations around
Bridgnorth WV16 4AB
Tel: 01746 763591
Email: mike@englishhaydn.com
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| A leading Classical Music Festival focusing on the works of Joseph Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven. Featuring world class soloists: Christophe Coin, Colin Lawson, Anthony Robson and Simon Standage, conductor Anthony Halstead. Price Range: £16 to £28 |
| More: www.haydn.org.uk |
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09.06.2010 - .. |
| Shrewsbury Symphony Orchestra presents a Concert of American Music and Film Music |
Theatre Severn,
Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury SY3 8FT
Tel: 01743 281 281
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| Shrewsbury crosses the pond – a celebration of popular American music: Music by Copland 'Fanfare for the Common Man' 'Rodeo', Gershwin, including songs from 'Porgy and Bess' 'Summertime', 'I got plenty o’nuttin', Sousa marches and themes from the movies 'Star Wars', 'Pirates of the Caribbean' and more. 7.30pm. Tickets £9 (childs £2) Conc £7. www.shrewsbury-orch.org.uk |
| More: www.theatresevern.co.uk |
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12.06.2010 - 12.06.2010 |
| Bikefest 2010 |
Shrewsbury Sports Village,
Sundorne Road, Shrewsbury SY1 4RQ
Tel: 01743 253008
Email: cycle.shrewsbury@shropshire.gov.uk
Twitter: cycleshrewsbury |
| FREE family cycling event with cycle rides for all ages, pedalling picnic, face painting, decorate your bike, Dr Bike, various stalls and much more! There really is something for everyone! 10:00am - 4:00pm FREE |
| More: www.cycleshrewsbury.co.uk |
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12.06.2010 - 21.06.2010 |
| Belle Vue Arts Festival |
Various locations around
Belle Vue, Shrewsbury
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| CELEBRATE ART from artists living in Belle Vue and ART from the local community. Full details of all activities on website. |
| More: www.bellevueartsfestival.co.uk |
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13.06.2010 - .. |
| RAF Cosford Air Show |
 RAF Cosford Museum
Shifnal, TF11 8UP
Tel: 01902 377922
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Twitter: @cosfordairshow |
| The Midlands premier air event which offers non-stop entertainment both in the air with displays from a wide variety of aircraft and on the ground with hundreds of exhibits, colourful stalls and trade stands, military demonstrations and children's entertainment. |
| More: www.cosfordairshow.co.uk |
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19.06.2010 - 19.06.2010 |
| Shrewsbury Carnival and Show |
Quarry Park and Town Centre,
Shrewsbury
Tel: 07973803067
Email: secretary@shrewsburycarnivalandshow.org.uk
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| All day fun event to raise money for local charities and voluntary organisations. Parade 2pm from Quarry around town centre. The theme for this year’s Carnival is 'Children’s TV Favourites'. Come and join the fun!! 10am until 5pm. Free. |
| More: www.shrewsburycarnivalandshow.org.uk |
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19.06.2010 - 20.06.2010 |
| Clwyd Annual Vintage Rally & Craft Fair |
Oswestry Showground,
Oswestry SY11 4TB
Tel: 01244 818918
Email: jeansmith@cvvms.co.uk
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| Craft Hall, Trade Stands, Refreshments, Bar, Steam & Miniature Engines, Tractors, Garden Machinery, Commercial & Military Vehicles, Collections, Vintage Cars-Motorcycles-Pedal Cycles, Model Hall, Organs, Stationary Engines, Horses, Miniature Railway. Opens 10.00 am both days |
| More: www.cvvms.co.uk |
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19.06.2010 - .. |
| Abba Tribute Band 'Bjorn Belief' |
Adcote School,
Little Ness, Shrewsbury, SY4 2JY
Tel: 01939 261392
Email: uprudence@adcoteschool.co.uk
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| Rarely has there been a finer tribute show to ABBA than that produced by ABBA 2 – Bjorn Belief. Picnic in the grounds surrounding the historic Grade I listed manor house and join us for a fantastic fun filled night. Gates open 5pm. Live music starts at 7pm and the evening ends with a spectacular fireworks display. £15 Advance Price, £20 Gate price, Child £10 Advance Price, £12 Gate price. Credit card sales Theatre Seven 01743 281281. Tickets also available from Solo Alpaca Wyle Cop 01743 248284 |
| More: www.Adcoteschool.co.uk |
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26.06.2010 - 11.07.2010 |
| Ludlow Festival |
various locations around
Ludlow
Tel: 01584 872150
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Major annual arts festival, including an open-air Shakespeare performance in the glorious setting of Ludlow Castle.
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| More: www.ludlowfestival.co.uk |
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26.06.2010 - .. |
| Teenage Kicks 2010 |
The Quarry
Shrewsbury,
Tel: 01743 252328
Email: Nicola.fisher@shropshire.gov.uk
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| A live music event for young people. An opportunity for young people and agencies that work with young people to show-case their work. Midday – 7:00pm FREE |
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03.07.2010 - 04.07.2010 |
| Severn Hospice Midnight Walk in Shrewsbury |
Shrewsbury Town Football Club,
ProStar Stadium, Oteley Road, Shrewsbury SY2 6ST
Tel: 01743 354 450
Email: midnightwalk@severnhospice.org.uk
Twitter: severnhospice |
| A women-only 10km circular walk around Shrewsbury, starting at Midnight. Pre-registration essential as places are limited. Men can also get involved by helping to marshal. A really special night guaranteed. Midnight to c. 3.30am �10 entry then raising sponsorship (no minimum amount) Midnight - c. 3.30am £10 entry then sponsorship (no minimum amount) |
| More: severnhospice.org.uk |
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03.07.2010 - .. |
| Shrewsbury Green Festival |
Shropshire Wildlife Trust Visitor Centre,
193 Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury SY2 6AH
Tel: 01743 284280
Email: katep@shropshirewidlifetrust.org.uk
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| Join us to celebrate all that is Green. With an array of stalls selling craft and eco - friendly products. Information and advice on green issues. Live music, demonstrations and children’s fun workshops as well as a variety of food. 10.00am – 4.00pm FREE |
| More: www.shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk |
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09.07.2010 - 12.07.2010 |
| Wenlock Olympian Games |
Much Wenlock Sports Centre
Much Wenlock
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| It was in 1850 that the first ever Olympian Games were held in the beautiful Shropshire town of Much Wenlock and they are now acknowledged as a major inspiration for the modern Olympic Games. |
| More: www.wenlock-olympian-society.org.uk |
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09.07.2010 - 10.07.2010 |
| Little Shop of Horrors |
Theatre Severn,
Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury SY3 8FT
Tel: 01743 281 281
Email: ross.getyourwigelon@googlemail.com
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| Get Your 'Wigle' On, are a new Shrewsbury Amateur Performance Company interested in putting on new and interesting musicals. This is their debut performance at Theatre Severn and promises to be packed with great singers, actors and dancers. Friday 9th July 7.30pm, Saturday 10th July 2.30pm & 7.30pm. £8 - £12 |
| More: www.theatresevern.co.uk |
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16.07.2010 - 18.07.2010 |
| Festival at the Edge |
Stokes Barn,
Much Wenlock
Tel: 01939 236 626
Email: info@festivalattheedge.org
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| The UK's foremost Storytelling festival. Festival at the Edge is a celebration of story telling where you can experience tales from around the world that will make you laugh, cry and wonder. |
| More: www.festivalattheedge.org |
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16.07.2010 - 31.07.2010 |
| Music at Leasowes Bank |
Leasowes 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 |
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17.07.2010 - 18.07.2010 |
| The 22nd Annual Sweet Pea Show |
The Thomas Adams School
Wem
Tel: 01948 840779
Email: johnandvalgood@tiscali.co.uk
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| The SWEET PEA SHOW is held in WEM each year in July, to celebrate the close association the town has with sweet peas and the world famous hybridist Hentry Eckford. |
| More: www.virtual-shropshire.co.uk/sweet-pea/ |
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25.07.2010 - 07.08.2010 |
| Church Stretton Arts Festival |
Multiple 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 |
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05.08.2010 - 05.08.2010 |
| Burwarton Show |
The 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 |
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13.08.2010 - 14.08.2010 |
| Shrewsbury Flower Show |
 The 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 |
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21.08.2010 - 22.08.2010 |
| V Festival |
Weston 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 |
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27.08.2010 - 30.08.2010 |
| Shrewsbury Folk Festival 2010 |
 West 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. 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 |
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10.09.2010 - 12.09.2010 |
| Ludlow Food Festival |
Ludlow 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 |
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