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Shrewsbury Events September 2010
Whats on in and around Shrewsbury in September 
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28.05.2010 - 12.09.2010 |
| Connections |
 Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery,
Rowley’s House, Barker Street , Shrewsbury SY1 1QH
Tel: 01743 353424
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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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31.08.2010 - 11.09.2010 |
| An exhibition of Shrewsbury Town Trail |
Bear Steps Gallery,
St Alkmunds place, Shrewsbury, SY1 1UH
Tel: 01743 356 511
Email: Civic@civic.plus.com
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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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01.09.2010 - .. |
| Jungle Creatures |
Shropshire Wildlife Trust Visitor Centre,
193 Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury SY2 6AH
Tel: 01743 284280
Email: katep@shropshirewidlifetrust.org.uk
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| Make you very own crazy jungle creature from recycled materials. For age 4-10 years, children must be accompanied by an adult. 10.30-12.30 or 1.30-3.30pm. £4.00 per child |
| More: www.shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk |
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02.09.2010 - .. |
| Binns Organ Recital |
St Mary's Church,
Shrewsbury
Tel: 07912388985
Email: rmilton@tcct.org.uk
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| Invited organist's performing a personal selection of diverse music on the magnificent Binns 4 manual organ. 1:00-2:00. |
| More: www.visitchurches.org.uk |
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03.09.2010 - .. |
| Nature Walk in Rea Brook Valley |
Shropshire Wildlife Trust Visitor Centre,
193 Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury SY2 6AH
Tel: 01743 284280
Email: katep@shropshirewidlifetrust.org.uk
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| Join Wildlife Trust staff on an exploration of the Rea Brook Valley as it runs through the heart of Shrewsbury. Look for signs of otter, watch out for kingfishers and brightly coloured dragonflies and listen out for birdsong. Suitable for the whole family. Please book in advance, spaces are limited. 10.30-12.30. £4.00 per child |
| More: www.shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk |
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| Shrewsbury Food and Drink Fair |
The Square,
Shrewsbury SY1 1LH
Tel: 01743 792547
Email: Stuart.jones80@tesco.net
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| The fair run by Asterley Events aims to provide a high quality and diverse sale of local products connecting the producer of the product with the customer, helping to stimulate the local economy and understanding of food production. |
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09.09.2010 - 10.09.2010 |
| Shrewsbury Heritage Open Days - Radbrook Culinary College Museum |
Radbrook College Campus , Radbrook Road,
Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 356 511
Email: 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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| Shrewsbury Heritage Open Days - Drapers' Hall |
St Mary’s Place,
Shrewsbury,
Tel: 01743 356 511
Email: Civic@civic.plus.com
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| History of Drapers’ Hall. A talk by Madge Moran taking place at Drapers Hall. Free but booking essential, partial disabled access. Shrewsbury Heritage Open Days are organised by Shrewsbury Civic Society. |
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| Shrewsbury Heritage Open Days - Drapers' Hall |
St Mary’s Place,
Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 356 511
Email: Civic@civic.plus.com
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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 |
Sutton Farm,
Shrewsbury,
Tel: 01743 356 511
Email: Civic@civic.plus.com
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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 |
The Bear Steps, Alkmunds Place,
Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 356 511
Email: 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 |
St Mary’s Place,
Shrewsbury,
Tel: 01743 356 511
Email: Civic@civic.plus.com
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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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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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11.09.2010 - 11.09.2010 |
| Made in Shropshire - Fair in the Square |
The Square
Shrewsbury SY1 1 SL
Tel: 01743241275
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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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| Sam Crockatt with the Shrewsbury Jazz Trio |
The Hive,
20 Belmont, Shrewsbury SY1 1TE
Tel: 01743 281281
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Twitter: HiveShrewsbury |
| 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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11.09.2010 - .. |
| Soap Making Workshop |
Shropshire Wildlife Trust Visitor Centre,
193 Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury SY2 6AH
Tel: 01743 284280
Email: katep@shropshirewidlifetrust.org.uk
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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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12.09.2010 - 12.09.2010 |
| Open Garden |
Harnage Farm,
Harnage , Shrewsbury
Tel: 01952 510255
Email: rgbream62@talktalk.net
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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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12.09.2010 - 12.09.2010 |
| Open Garden |
Stevenshil,
Harnage, Shrewsbury, SY5 6EG
Tel: 01952 510255
Email: rgbream62@talktalk.net
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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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| Shrewsbury Heritage Open Days - Greek Orthodox Church |
Sutton Farm,
Shrewsbury,
Tel: 01743 356 511
Email: Civic@civic.plus.com
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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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25.09.2010 - .. |
| Cruckton & District Ploughing Match |
Hanley Hall,
Knockin, Oswestry
Tel: 01938 590535
Email: info@crucktonploughing.org.uk
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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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30.09.2010 - .. |
| Lunchtime Concert |
The Gateway Education and Arts Centre
Chester Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 1NB
Tel: 01743 850267
Email: muriel_williamson@lineone.net
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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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