Ironbridge is located in Shropshire England.
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Ironbridge Events |
Whats on guide to Ironbridge & Shropshire
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31.05.2010 - 04.05.2010 |
| Spy Week |
 RAF Museum Cosford,
Shifnal, TF11 8UP
Tel: 01902 376200
Email:
Twitter: RAFMUSEUM |
| A Secret Spy Trail around the National Cold War Exhibition. Your mission is to complete the trail answering as many questions as possible. Crack the code to discover the name of the secret spy. 10am-5pm Museums free, parking charges apply |
| More: www.rafmuseum.org.uk/cosford |
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26.07.2010 - 03.09.2010 |
| Victorian Workforce |
 Coalport China Museum,
Coalport, Ironbridge Gorge
Tel: 01952 884391
Email:
Twitter: blistshill |
| Visitors to Coalport China Museum will help create a unique installation remembering the Victorian workforce of 1901. Using moulds and their own creativity visitors will make an individual clay relief plaque featuring one of the Coalport China Works’ 250 employees, during drop-in workshops |
| More: www.virtual-shropshire.co.uk/shropshire_news/coalport-workforce.shtml |
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27.08.2010 - 05.09.2010 |
| Bridgnorth Music & Arts Festival |
various locations around
Bridgnorth
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Email:
Twitter: bnorthfestival |
| Hollywood actress Elizabeth McGovern and her band, Sadie and the Hotheads will be performing among other musicians and artists. There will be an exciting exhibition of work by local artists with a meet and greet evening, story telling events, art and author workshops, a craft fair, art trail and face painting plus a community mural which visitors to the festival will be invited to help create. |
| More: www.bridgnorthmusicfest.com |
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27.08.2010 - 05.09.2010 |
| Gallery Bridgnorth - Art Exhibition + Art Trail |
Shop Windows in Town Centre,
Bridgnorth
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Email: glynis@bridgnorthmusicfest.com
Twitter: bnorthfestival |
| Gallery Bridgnorth is a partnership that brings together the town's businesses and local artists to bring quality art to the town. 10% of sales will be donated to the festival's chosen charities. Throughout the 10-day festival. Free Admission. |
| More: www.bridgnorthmusicfest.com |
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02.09.2010 - 05.09.2010 |
| RSPB Date with Nature |
The Iron Bridge,
Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site
Tel: 07590 485955
Email: fenella.gerry@rspb.org.uk
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| The RSPB will help locals and visitors to explore the wildlife in the woodlands and by the River Severn. There will be seasonal events and activities, nature trails and storytelling. 11am to 5pm. FREE |
| More: www.rspb.org.uk/datewithnature/sites/ironbridge/index |
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04.09.2010 - 04.09.2010 |
| Family Fun Day at The Castle |
Bridgnorth Castle Grounds
Castle Grounds, Bridgnorth, Shropshire
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Email: glynis@bridgnorthmusicfest.com
Twitter: bnorthfestival |
| Museum on the Move, face painting, picnics at the castle, story telling, music at the bandstand and more. All day event. Free Admission. |
| More: www.bridgnorthmusicfest.com |
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04.09.2010 - 04.09.2010 |
| The Newport Nocturne |
Newport Town Centre,
Newport, Shropshire TF10 7AQ
Tel: 07967 452688
Email: info@bikerace.co.uk
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| Britain's original and best floodlit cycle race. This free event features Olympic medallists, World Champions and Tour de France stars. Previous editions have attracted up to 15,000 spectators. 1830 - 2200. Free! |
| More: www.bikerace.co.uk |
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04.09.2010 - 11.09.2010 |
| Inspector Drake and the Black Widow |
Museum of the Gorge,
The Wharfage, Ironbridge TF8 7DQ
Tel: 01952 884391
Email:
Twitter: blistshill |
| The Museum of The Gorge in Ironbridge is staging its first ever series of evening events with a performance of Inspector Drake and the Black Widow performed by Sundial Theatre. Performances will be held on 13th, 14th, 21st and 28th August and 4th and 11th September. See link for details. |
| More: www.virtual-shropshire.co.uk/shropshire_news/motg-mystery.shtml |
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04.09.2010 - 25.09.2010 |
| David Inshaw - Original works & prints |
Twenty Twenty Gallery,
3-4 High Street, Much Wenlock TF13 6AA
Tel: 01952 727952
Email: info@twenty-twenty.co.uk
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| One of the best living artists in Britain, David Inshaw, is exhibiting some originals and limited edition prints. Plus Wendy Hoare large ceramics and Becky Morgan jewellery. Tues to Sat 10am to 5pm. Free |
| More: www.twenty-twenty.co.uk |
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04.09.2010 - .. |
| Eroica Strings |
St Michael’s Church,
Madeley, Telford, TF7 5BN
Tel: 07855134295
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Sibelius: Andante Festivo Holst: St Paul’s Suite Navravnik: Melancholy Dvorak (arr. Armstrong): Sonatina Kilar: Orawa Eroica Camerata Lee Armstrong, Conductor
7.30pm. £8 and £6 (concessions) - available on door |
| More: www.eroica.org |
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09.09.2010 - 12.09.2010 |
| Shropshire Heritage Open Days |
various locations around
Shropshire
Tel: 01743 281200
Email: visitorinfo@shropshire.gov.uk
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| More than 65 free events are taking place to celebrate Shropshire's history and heritage as part of the national Heritage Open Days events. Download your free guide from www.discovershropshire.org.uk |
| More: www.discovershropshire.org.uk |
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09.09.2010 - 10.09.2010 |
| Precious Things by My Little Theatre Company |
The Red Lion Inn,
Holyhead Road, Wellington, Telford
Tel: 01952 248751
Email: mylittletheatrecompany@googlemail.com
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| An artist who loved Hitler. A woman who wants to remember him. Her brother who wants to forget. A man who likes power. Precious Things is a new comedy drama about art, ethics and ambition. 8.00pm - 9.00pm. £5. |
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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 |
| Sheriffhales Country Fayre & Scarecrow Festival |
Sheriffhales Village,
Nr Shifnal, TF11 8RA
Tel: 01952 460474
Email: alisonsutcliffe@msn.com
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| A great day out for all the family! Imaginative scarecrow displays - follow the scarecrow trail and vote for your favourite. Lots of stalls, attractions, refreshments and live bands. 12.30 - 5pm. Adult £2 - Child walking £1. |
| More: www.shrop.net/2shropnet/AToZOfMini-sites/S/Sheriffhales/Events |
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11.09.2010 - 12.09.2010 |
| Battle of Britain Weekend |
RAF Museum Cosford,
Shifnal, TF11 8UP
Tel: 01902 376200
Email:
Twitter: RAFMUSEUM |
| 2010 marks the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain. Real life working Merlin & Griffon engine demonstrations (lasting 30 mins),WWII Historical Society Ops Room,Re-enactors, Lectures, Film Showings Children's Activity Pack. |
| More: www.rafmuseum.org.uk/cosford |
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14.09.2010 - 14.09.2010 |
| Ladies Indulgence Evening & Fashion Show |
Telford Space Centre,
Halesfield Business Park, Halesfield 8 TF7 4QN
Tel: 01952683680
Email: events@msospace.com
Twitter: WestMidsJelly |
| 25 Shropshire exhibitors to offer free pampering, to show you the latest products & a mega fashion show as our main event! Raising money for Heart Research Charity! 6.30pm-9.30pm. £6.00 |
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17.09.2010 - .. |
| Flicks on Friday |
Village Hall,
Shifnal TF11 8DW
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Email: shifnalfestival@blueyonder.co.uk
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| Shifnal Festival presents a night of film. Four shorts and the world premiere of the feature flm Finding Their Feet, filmed in Shifnal by award-winning director Matthew BP Daniels. 7pm £4. |
| More: wwww.shifnalfestival.com |
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18.09.2010 - 19.09.2010 |
| Midland Game Fair |
Weston Park,
Weston-under-Lizard, Nr Shifnal, TF11 8LE
Tel: 01952 852100
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| The Midland Game Fair is the country’s leading showcase of country sports and a true celebration of rural life. There will be world class clay pigeon shooting, game and course fishing demonstrations, gundog competitions, falconry displays, ferret racing, antiques, fine arts, rural crafts and over 600 trade stands. |
| More: www.countrymanfairs.co.uk/midland-game-fair |
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18.09.2010 - 26.09.2010 |
| Shifnal Arts Festival |
Various venues across
Shifnal
Tel: 0790 503 5513
Email: shifnalfestival@blueyonder.co.uk
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| Shifnal's first arts festival, including street performances, art exhibitions, photography, film shows, a day of dance, craft fair, choirs and classical music, a talent show and history walks. |
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18.09.2010 - 18.09.2010 |
| 1940s Style Hangar Dance |
RAF Museum Cosford
Shifnal, TF11 8UP
Tel: 07847501935
Email: dave.leek1@btinternet.com
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| 1940s style hangar dance,music from the 40s provided by a live 14 piece band. 1940s dress encouraged but not essential just come along and dance the night away. 7pm till midnight. £17.00 per Ticket |
| More: www.rafmuseum.org/cosford |
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18.09.2010 - 23.09.2010 |
| Shifnal Day & Night Photographic exhibition |
Park House Hotel,
Shifnal TF11 9BA
Tel: 07542 290 615
Email: shifnalfestival@blueyonder.co.uk
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| Over the summer photographers recorded thousands of images of the daily life in Shifnal. The 100 best have been selected capturing scenes from cricket and carnival to pubs and pie making. Free entry. |
| More: shifnalfestival.com |
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18.09.2010 - 25.09.2010 |
| Art Exhibition and Art Trail |
Methodist Hall and around
Shifnal
Tel: 07542 290 615
Email: shifnalfestival@blueyonder.co.uk
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| Work by more than 50 local artists is exhibited at the hall and in shops windows across Shifnal town centre. Part of Shifnal Festival. Noon to 6pm (except Sunday September 19). Free entry |
| More: www.shifnalfestival.com |
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18.09.2010 - .. |
| Ceilidh and hog roast |
Village Hall,
Shifnal TF11 8DW
Tel: 07542 290 615
Email: shifnalfestival@blueyonder.co.uk
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| As part of Shifnal Festival, Ceilidhography are Shropshire's 'super funked-up ceilidh band' bringing modern instruments, world beats and energy to bear on traditional tunes and dances. 7.30pm. £6 (£4 concess). |
| More: www.shifnalfestival.com |
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19.09.2010 - 19.09.2010 |
| Telford Trail 7 |
Telford Town Park,
Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4AQ
Tel: 01952 567280
Email: julie@madeleyparishcouncil.gov.uk
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| 14 Mile Challenge Walk, with shorter options. Walk for fun or raise money for a charity of your choice. Highest individual sponsorship wins free walking boots. 9.30am Registration. £1.00 entry fee. |
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20.09.2010 - 25.10.2010 |
| Streetdance Workshops |
The Edge Arts Centre,
Much Wenlock TF13 6NB
Tel: 07854833759
Email: manager@edgeartscentre.co.uk
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| Taster session and workshops for age 15+ 7pm-9pm followed by workshops 7pm-8pm on consecutive Monday evenings. 7pm-8pm . £3 per workshop. |
| More: www.edgeartscentre.co.uk |
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23.09.2010 - 16.10.2010 |
| Oktoberfest Shropshire 2010 |
The Haygate,
Haygate Road, Wellington, Telford TF1 1QA
Tel: 01952247333
Email: richard@thehaygate.co.uk
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| German Beer Festival. Traditional German food. Bavarian themed "beer hall". Live music. Contests & prizes. Charity raffles. & much more. 12pm-1.30am Fri-Sat & 12pm-12am Sun-Thur FREE ENTRY! |
| More: www.thehaygate.co.uk |
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25.09.2010 - 25.09.2010 |
| Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Festival |
The Wharfage,
Ironbridge, Telford
Tel: 07957873001
Email: g.toyne121@btinternet.com
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| Festival celebrates and promotes The World Heritage status of the Ironbridge Gorge with a fun day, street market, music, entertainment and fireworks. 10 am to 8 pm. Free |
| More: www.ironbridgeheritagefestival.co.uk |
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25.09.2010 - .. |
| Shifnal Festival Finale |
Idsall School,
Shifnal
Tel: 01952 4561187
Email: shifnalfestival@blueyonder.co.uk
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| Fuzzbox headline the finale night of Shifnal's first art festival. The Midlands girl group, which have had five Top 50 hits including Pink Sunshine and International Rescue, headline a day-long series of events that includes Will Morgan and Lynus. 7.30pm. £10 |
| More: www.shifnalfestival.com |
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26.09.2010 - .. |
| Harvest Festival |
 Blists Hill Victorian Town,
Legges Way, Madeley, TF7 5DU
Tel: 01952 884391
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| The town is celebrating the annual harvest in traditional fashion. An open-air harvest festival service will take place in the Pleasure Gardens whilst a shorter service will be held inside the Museums’ Mission Church. |
| More: www.ironbridge.org.uk |
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03.10.2010 - 03.10.2010 |
| Madeley Green Day |
Madeley Park ,
off Legges Way TF75UD
Tel: 01952 567 282
Email: paul@madeleyparishcouncil.gov.uk
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| A family event for all. Many children's activities promoting nature, environment and green issues. Other activities include a duck herding display, donkey rides, an owl display, make your own apple juice. Food to enjoy includes real homemade soup, jacket potatoes, pizzas and more Climbing wall, live music, displays and workshops. 1pm to 4pm. Free. |
| More: madeleyparishcouncil.gov.uk |
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08.10.2010 - 08.10.2010 |
| The Old Curiosity Shop |
Little Wenlock Village Hall,
Little Wenlock TF6 5BG
Tel: 01952 505888
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| A Journey undertaken by Nell and her gambling-addicted Grandfather. An innovative, imaginative adaptation reflecting the struggle between good and evil. Shows Dickens at his best, funniest, and master of grotesque. 7.30pm £7 / £5 |
| More: www.artsalive.co.uk |
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09.10.2010 - 10.10.2010 |
| Gorgeous Contemporary Craft Fair |
Enginuity,
Coalbrookdale, Ironbdrige, TF8 7DQ
Tel: 01952 884391
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| West Midlands' finest craftsmen and women plus many of the region's top food and drink producers in association with Heart of England Fine Foods. View and buy or commission original craft work, meet the designer-makers, sample delicacies. 10am - 5pm |
| More: www.shropshireguild.co.uk |
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09.10.2010 - .. |
| Apple Day |
The Greenwood Centre,
Station Road, Coalbrookdale, TF8 7DR
Tel: 01952 433632
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| Watch the traditional twin-screw apple press, dating back to the mid-19C. press out some 200 gallons of apple juice on the day. Bring your apples to press. Taste apples, bob for apples, craft demonstrations, music, roast pork or veg. meal. |
| More: www.greenwoodcentre.org.uk |
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22.10.2010 - 22.10.2010 |
| PDSA Sponsored Firewalk |
Lilleshall National Sports Centre,
Near Newport TF10 9AT
Tel: 01952 204791
Email: sammons.jade@pdsa.org.uk
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| Inspirational Firewalk in aid of PDSA. Set to be a 'scorcher' of an evening! Places still available! Participants must be 16+. Contact PDSA Head Office for more details! 6:30pm - 10:00pm. £10 registration fee; minimum £150 sponsorship. |
| More: www.pdsa.org.uk/how-you-can-help/fundraise-for-pdsa/firewalk |
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07.11.2010 - .. |
| Bonfire & Firework Extravaganza |
 Weston Park,
Weston-under-Lizard, Nr Shifnal, TF11 8LE
Tel: 01952 852100
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| Weston will play host to one of the county’s biggest and best bonfire and celebrations with entertainment for all the family! Gates open at 3pm, Radio Roadshow 4.00-8.00pm, Bonfire lit at 5.30pm, Firework displays at 6.00pm & 7.30pm |
| More: www.weston-park.com |
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04.12.2010 - .. |
| Much Wenlock Christmas Fayre |
various locations around
Much Wenlock TF13 6AA
Tel: 01952 727992
Email: liz@muchmorebooks.co.uk
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| ALWAYS HELD FIRST SATURDAY IN DECEMBER. Fayre follows theme e.g Victorian. Mixed bag of eclectic stalls / shops and entertainment throughout the day followed by a Grand Finale candlelight procession and carols. Leaflet with details will be available in the town before the event. 10.00am - 17.00pm. FREE ENTRY |
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29.04.2011 - 01.05.2011 |
| Wenlock Poetry Festival |
various locations around
Much Wenlock
Tel: 01952 727877
Email: info@wenlockpoetryfestival.org
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| Wenlock Poetry Festival is an annual celebration of the very best in poetry. This three day event features a full programme of events for both children and adults. Whether a regular at festivals or a newcomer to them, there is something for everyone. |
| More: www.wenlockpoetryfestival.org |
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