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Shropshire and the surrounding counties offer a host of events all throughout the year. We have listed a selection of them below:
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19.04.2008 - .27.04.2008. |
| Beanpole Festival - the launch of National Beanpole Week |
 Green Wood Centre
Station Road, Coalbrookdale, Telford TF8 7DR
Tel: 01952 432769
Email: marketing@greenwoodcentre.org.uk |
| This fantastic free festival offers fun for all the family including live music, a hog roast, coppiced woodland walks, coracle making, beanpole and bean plant stalls, gardening advice and children's activities. 11am-4pm FREE |
More: www.greenwoodcentre.org.uk
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23.04.2008 - 23.04.2008 |
| Music Hall Evening |
 Blists Hill Victorian Town,
Legges Way, Madeley, Ironbridge, TF7 5DU
Tel: 01952 884391
Email: |
| Back by popular demand a traditional Music Hall Evening of music, monologues and memories in the Forest Glen on Wednesday evening. |
More: www.ironbridge.org.uk
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01.05.2008 - .. |
| May Pole Celebrations |
 Blists Hill Victorian Town,
Legges Way, Madeley, Ironbridge, TF7 5DU
Tel: 01952 884391
Email: |
| May pole Celebrations at the Victorian town. 10am-5pm |
More: www.ironbridge.org.uk
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03.05.2008 - 05.05.2008 |
| Clun Green Man Festival |
 various locations around
Clun
Tel:
Email: |
| Spectacular Spring festival when the Green Man battles with Frostie, the Ice Queen on the ancient bridge at Clun |
More: www.clungreenman.org.uk
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03.05.2008 - 05.05.2008 |
| Ceramic Workshops |
 Coalport China Museum,
Coalport, Ironbridge, TF8 7DQ
Tel: 01952 884391
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| Drop-in workshops where you can have a go at clay flower-making and painting. 10am-5pm Adult £5.25, OAP £4.80, Child £3.75; annual passports available |
More: www.ironbridge.org.uk
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03.05.2008 - 05.05.2008 |
| Morville Flower and Garden Festival |
 Morville Hall,
Morville, Nr. Bridgnorth
Tel: 01746 714368
Email: Newsletter@Morville.org.uk |
| The annual event promises to be special. The Flower festival theme is 'Sporting Heroes'. Sunday: Choral, Evensong / Friday Preview Evening / Saturday Shrewsbury Male Voice Choir / Fete on Monday / Monday Quiz Night with Bell Ringers. Telephone: Tickets 01746 714368, 01746 714357(Quiz Night), Stalls 01746 769310 (Evening best). Daytime opening 11am to 5pm |
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03.05.2008 - 11.05.2008 |
| Ironbridge Gorge Walking Festival |
 around
Ironbridge
Tel:
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| The Ironbridge Gorge ‘Gorgeous Walks’ Festival has expanded its 2008 programme to include around 20 guided walks and some challenging full day outings within the Shropshire World Heritage Site. |
More: www.virtual-shropshire.co.uk/shropshire_news/ironbridge-wf.shtml
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04.05.2008 - 05.05.2008 |
| Steam in Minature |
 Blists Hill Victorian Town,
Legges Way,Madeley, Ironbridge, TF7 5DU
Tel: 01952 884 391
Email: |
| A celebration of the power that drove the Victorian world-Steam! 10am-5pm |
More: www.ironbridge.org.uk
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11.05.2008 - .. |
| Bluebell walk on Wenlock Edge |
 Wilderhope Manor Car Park.
Map Ref: SO545928
Tel: 01694 722631
Email: cardingmill@nationaltrust.org.uk |
| Beautiful walk through the woods led by National Trust Learning Officer Rob Webster and Warden Nick Robinson. Please see website for details. 2pm-4.30pm ?3 |
More: www.cardingmillvalley.com
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12.05.2008 - .. |
| Mountainboard Training |
 The Edge Outdoor Centre
nr. Much Wenlock
Tel: 01952 727491
Email: info@theedgeadventure.co.uk |
| The first of these academies will give young riders an opportunity to learn Boarder X racing skills and freestyle techniques for competition. |
More: www.ridetheedge.co.uk
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18.05.2008 - 18.05.2008 |
| Summer Fair & BBQ |
 William Brookes School
Farley Road, Much Wenlock TF13 6NB
Tel: 01952 883021
Email: TaylBrb4@aol.com |
| William Brookes School PTA Summer Fair and BBQ. A fun packed afternoon for all ages, including games, activities, stalls galore, fantastic food and a Pet Show! 12noon to 3pm Free entry |
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24.05.2008 - 01.06.2008 |
| Ceramic Workshops |
 Coalport China Museum,
Coalport, Ironbridge, TF8 7DQ
Tel: 01952 884391
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| Drop-in workshops offering the chance to experiment with traditional methods of decorating with under-glaze colours. 10am-5pm Adult £5.25, OAP £4.80, Child £3.75; annual passports available |
More: www.ironbridge.org.uk
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24.05.2008 - 01.06.2008 |
| Speed |
 Enginuity,
Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, TF8 7DQ
Tel: 01952 884391
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| Exhibition and workshops. 10am-5pm |
More: www.ironbridge.org.uk
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27.05.2008 - 30.05.2008
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| Tile Decorating Workshop |
 Jackfield Tile Museum,
Jackfield, Ironbridge TF8 7DQ
Tel: 01952 884391
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| Learn the tile decorating technique known as 'tube lining' or 'slip trailing' and produce a 6 x6x inch tile featuring your own design and choice of colours. 10am-5pm |
More: www.ironbridge.org.uk
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31.05.2008 - 22.06.2008 |
| 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
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01.06.2008 - .. |
| RAF Cosford Air Show |
 Cosford
Albrighton, Nr Shifnal
Tel:
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| The Midlands premier air event! See website for details of this years show. |
More: www.cosfordairshow.co.uk
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05.06.2008 - 08.06.2008 |
| Church Stretton Walking Festival |
 various locations around the area
Church Stretton
Tel: 01694 723600
Email: alangarner@wsol.co.uk |
| The 6th annual festival will as usual provide walkers with as much of a challenge as they want. The walks are of varying lengths and difficulty and are anywhere from 6-12 miles in length. |
More: www.churchstrettonwalkingfestival.co.uk
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05.06.2008 - .. |
| Gone to Earth - Remembered and Revisited |
 The Edge Arts Centre,
Much Wenlock TF13 6NB
Tel: 01952 728509
Email: mel@artsalive.co.uk |
| Filmed in 1949 in the glorious south Shropshire countryside, Mary Webb's classic story has entered local folklore and is firmly embedded in the family histories of the 300 local extras who took part in filming on location. This live performance includes reminiscence, original music, song, archive footage of the filming, music, dance and Shropshire dialect 19.30 |
More: www.artsalive.co.uk
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21.06.2008 - 22.06.2008 |
| West Mid Show |
 The West Mid Show Ground,
Shrewsbury SY1 2PF
Tel: 0870 957 6444
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| A fun-filled day out at one of the leading agricultural shows in the country where you will see some of the finest livestock in the world, plus a full programme of entertainment for the whole family. |
More: www.westmidshow.co.uk
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21.06.2008 - 06.07.2008 |
| Ludlow Festival |
 various locations around
Ludlow
Tel: 01584 872150
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| Major festival includinng open-air Shakespeare Play at the Castle, music & theatre around the town and a Fireworks Finale. |
More: www.ludlowfestival.co.uk
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21.06.2008 - .. |
| Midsummer's Concert |
 Enginuity,
Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, TF8 7DQ
Tel: 01952 884391
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| The award winning Abraham Darby showband will be presenting an evening of popular and classical music for all the family in a summer indoors concert. |
More: www.ironbridge.co.uk
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05.07.2008 - .. |
| A Summer Evening |
 Coalport China Museum,
Coalport, Ironbridge, TF8 7DQ
Tel: 01952 884391
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| Enjoy a complimentary glass of champage and the chance for late night shopping; a variety of craftspeople based at the museum will be available to talk about their work. |
More: www.ironbridge.org.uk
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06.07.2008 - .. |
| Horses and Harnesses |
 Blists Hill Victorian Town,
Legges Way, Madeley, Ironbridge, TF7 5DU
Tel: 01952 884391
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| Horses across a range of breeds and sizes will demonstrate their strength. 10am-5pm |
More: www.ironbridge.org.uk
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11.07.2008 - 14.07.2008 |
| Wenlock Olympian Games |
 Much Wenlock Sports Centre
Much Wenlock
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| Much Wenlock is the birthplace of William Penny Brookes, founding father of the Modern Olympic Games. It was in 1850 that the first ever Olympian Games were held in Much Wenlock and they are still held here annually! |
More: www.wenlock-olympian-society.org.uk
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12.07.2008 - 13.07.2008 |
| Ironbridge Gorge Brass Band Festival |
 Dale End Park
Ironbridge
Tel: 07952 926550
Email: ironbridgebbf@tiscali.co.uk |
| Some the countries top Brass Bands, Market Stalls and Fun for all the Family. Lots for everyone to do and see. 11am to 6pm FREE |
More: www.ironbridgebandfestival.co.uk
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18.07.2008 - 20.07.2008 |
| Festival At The Edge |
 Stokes Barn,
Much Wenlock
Tel: 01939 236626
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| This is the 17th storytelling festival Storytellers and guests from overseas as well as the UK. Plus music, real ale. |
More: www.festivalattheedge.org
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19.07.2008 - 31.08.2008 |
| Ceramic Workshops |
 Coalport China Museum,
Coalport, Ironbridge, TF8 7DQ
Tel: 01952 884391
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| Join in the drop-in workshops with lots of activities celebrating China's history and culture. 10am-5pm |
More: www.ironbridge.org.uk
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26.07.2008 - 27.07.2008 |
| Alice's Adventures in Wonderland |
 Blists Hill Victorian Town,
Legges Way, Madeley, Ironbridge, TF7 5DU
Tel: 01952 884391
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| Themed activities throughout the day. 10am-5pm |
More: www.ironbridge.org.uk
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02.08.2008 - 03.08.2008 |
| Living Van Weekend |
 Blists Hill Victorian Town,
Legges Way, Madeley, Ironbridge, TF7 5DU
Tel: 01952 884391
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| All the fun of the fair will come to Ironbridge Gorge when the annual Living Van Weekend takes place at Blists Hill Victorian town over the weekend. 10am-5pm |
More: www.ironbridge.org.uk
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07.08.2008 - .. |
| Burwarton Agricultural Show |
 Cleobury North
Between Bridgnorth & Ludlow
Tel: 01746 787535
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| Burwarton Show is one of the country's top one-day agricultural shows. |
More: www.burwartonshow.co.uk
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09.08.2008 - 10.08.2008 |
| Soldiers of the Queen Weekend |
 Blists Hill Victorian Town,
Legges Way, Madeley, Ironbridge, TF7 5DU
Tel: 01952 884391
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| On the weekend of 9 and 10 August visitors can discover what life was for a soldier on campaign during the late 19th Century. 10am-5pm |
More: www.ironbridge.org.uk
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15.08.2008 - 16.08.2008 |
| Shrewsbury Flower Show |
 The Quarry,
Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 234050
Email: info@shrewsburyflowershow.org.uk |
| 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. Attractions for the 2008 show include the following: Chris Beardshaw, Gardening Personality / Hayley Westenra, New Zealand, Classical Singer / Bolddog Lings, Motorcycle Stunt Display / Surprise Celebrity Chef, Saturday. 10.00am - 10.15pm approx |
More: www.shrewsburyflowershow.org.uk
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22.08.2008 - 25.08.2008 |
| Shrewsbury Folk Festival |
 West Mid Showground,
Shrewsbury SY1 2PF
Tel: 01746 768 813
Email: sandra@shrewsburyfolkfestival.co.uk |
| The Midlands Top Folk Festival will be once again entertaining the crowds in Shrewsbury. Headliners include Richard Thompson, The Duhks, Bellowhead, Oysterband and Lunasa. See website for full line-up. |
More: www.shrewsburyfolkfestival.co.uk
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25.08.2008 - .. |
| Ironbridge Coracle Regatta |
 Ironbridge Rowing Club,
Coalbrookdale, Telford
Tel: 01952 432769
Email: finance@greenwoodcentre.org.uk
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| Based along the banks and in the River Severn coracle makers and paddlers from all over the UK meet for madcap team games, fierce competitions, have a go at paddeling, construction demonstrations, crafts. |
More: www.greenwoodcentre.org.uk
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12.09.2008 - 14.09.2008 |
| Ludlow Food and Drink Festival |
 Ludlow Castle,
Ludlow
Tel: 01584 873957
Email: |
| Celebrating the diversity and quality of the independant food and drink producers in Ludlow and The Marches. Rarebreed meats; real ale & ciders; Sausage, beer, porkpie, beer and cheese trails; talks and demos. |
More: www.foodfestival.co.uk
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19.09.2008 - 21.09.2008 |
| Autumn Steam Gala |
 Severn Valley Railway
Kidderminster to Bridgnorth
Tel: 01299 403816
Email: |
| The railways big autumn event with extended runnning hours. See SVR website for full details. |
More: www.svr.co.uk
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25.10.2008 - 02.11.2008 |
| Ceramics Workshop |
 Coalport China Museum
Coalport, Ironbridge, TF8 7DQ
Tel: 01952 884391
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| October Half-term Drop-in workshops celebrating the Chinese Double Ninth Festival of Chongyang. 10am-5pm |
More: www.ironbridge.org.uk
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05.12.2008 - .. |
| Christmas Evening at Coalport |
 Coalport China Museum,
Coalport, Ironbridge, TF8 7DQ
Tel: 01952 884391
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| Christmas Evening and Shop sale at Coalport China Museum. |
More: www.ironbridge.org.uk
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06.12.2008 - .. |
| Christmas Gift Making Workshop |
 Coalport China Museum
Coalport, Ironbridge, TF8 7DQ
Tel: 01952 884391
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| Make a ceramic gift for someone special. Activities will vary day to day and some carry an additional charge. 10am-5pm |
| More: www.ironbridge.org.uk |
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Blists Hill Victorian Town,
Enginuity,
Enginuity,
Presthope Car Park,