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May
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| Photography by Sabine |
Tel: 01691 662753 |
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29.04.2008 - 31.05.2008
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Oswestry Visitor and Exhibition Centre 2 Church Terrace, Oswestry SY11 2TE |
 An exhibition of landscapes and images from around Europe by Virtual Shropshire's photographer Sabine.
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| Inside Out Art Exhibition |
Tel: 01691600340 |
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10.05.2008 - 24.05.2008
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The Hand Hotel Llanarmon Llanarmon DC, Llangollen, Clwyd LL20 7LF |
 Art Exhibition opening at 2pm Saturday 10th May by broadcaster Mavis Nicholson at The Hand Hotel Llanarmon DC. Live Music from The Mountee Band just back from The Alps.
2pm Saturday 10th May - 4pm Sat 24th May Free |
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| Glass Fusing Workshops |
Tel: 01691 655140 |
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10.05.2008 - 25.07.2008
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The Project Group (Oswestry) Ltd 17a Cross Street, Oswestry, Shropshire SY11 2NF |
| An exciting programme of five one-day Glass Fusing workshops to take place 10th May, 17th May, 16th June, and 14th & 25th July.
10am - 4pm £45 plus materials |
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| The Berwyn Festival |
Tel: 01691 600310 |
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16.05.2008 - 18.05.2008
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Centenary Hall, Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceirog, nr. Oswestry |
| Live music including Herbert Spliffington Allstars, Jez Lowe and The Bad Pennies and Cloudstreet. Art exhibition, Food fair and Craft Fair.
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| Silainte |
Tel: 01976 860111 |
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16.05.2008 - ..
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The Royal Pavilion, Abbey Road, Llangollen, Denbighshire, Wales LL20 8SW |
| "Slainte" means "cheers" - the name for this seven-piece band specialising in Celtic music. Their fabulous musicianship and sense of enjoyment is totally infectious.
8pm Adult £12.50, £5 |
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| Shropshire Truck Show 2008 |
Tel: 01775 723723 |
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17.05.2008 - 18.05.2008
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Oswestry Showground Oswestry |
| One of the regions largest events, with tons of entertainment for all the family, with arena action including monster trucks Red Dragon & Bigfoot, plus trade stands and hundreds of trucks.
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| From West End To Broadway |
Tel: 01938 553142 |
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17.05.2008 - ..
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Assembly Rooms Town Hall, Welshpool, Powys, Wales SY20 9HU |
| Featuring the greatest hits from Broadway and the West End; Miss Saigon, Les Miserable, Phantom of the Opera, Wicked, Jeckyll and Hyde, Chicago, Carousel, Guys and Dolls.
7:30pm |
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| Llanymynech Discovery Day |
Tel: 01691 830506 |
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17.05.2008 - ..
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Llanymynech Visitor's Centre, Llanymynech Wharf, Llanymynech |
The Open Heritage Day will feature activities for all the family including guided walks around the Heritage Area, stalls static displays, boat trips and entertainment with music and dancers.
1.30pm Free |
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| Brownhill House Garden Open |
Tel: 01939 261 121 |
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20.05.2008 - 20.05.2008
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Brownhill House, Ruyton XI Towns, Near Shrewsbury SY4 1LR |
| Great variety on a 45degree slope! Riverside, woodland & laburnum walks, formal terraces, herbaceous borders, paved areas, pond, large kitchen garden, glasshouses, 3metre cascade & much much more.
1.30 - 5.00 adults £3 children free |
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| Oswestry's 7th Country Music Weekend |
Tel: 01692 652374 |
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22.05.2008 - 26.05.2008
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Oswestry Showground, Oswestry |
| On the program John's Country Music, Little Rock, Katie Rhodes, Magill, Jim Ryder, Mel Paul and Mary Lacey, Rootin Tootin, Mac Bailey and Desperado, Rachel Rose and many more still signing on.
11am to 11:30pm |
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| Audlem Music Festival and Carnival Weekend |
Tel: 01270 610983 |
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23.05.2008 - 26.05.2008
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various locations around Audlem, Nr. Market Drayton, CW8 3QP |
| Including major music concerts, other main attractions include street theatre on the banks of the Shropshire Union Canal, art exhibitions and workshops and children's theatre, as well as bands playing throughout the streets.
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| Par 5 Foundation Fundraising Golf Day |
Tel: 01691 774112 |
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23.05.2008 - ..
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Henlle Park Golf Club Gobowen, Nr Oswestry SY10 7AX |
4 Ball am/am Open Stableford. Maximum Handicap 24 Best 2 Scores to count on every hole (3/4 H'cap)
9.00am - 14.30pm Presentation at 19.30pm £100 entry for team of 4 includes meals |
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| Creative Containers |
Tel: 01691 682135 |
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24.05.2008 - ..
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Hall Farm Nursery, Kinnerley, nr Oswestry |
| 10.30am - 12.30pm Christine will give advice on choosing plants for different containers and demonstrate how to plant up and maintain them. Ideas for a wide range of containers and situations including shady retreats, sunny courtyards and miniature water features. £6.00 to include tea/coffee and biscuits.
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| Dawn Chorus Walk |
Tel: 01691 777701 |
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24.05.2008 - ..
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Chirk Castle, Chirk, Wrexham, Wales, LL14 5AF |
 Enjoy an early morning walk with the Head Warden and hear the birds welcome the sun. After identifying the local bird community enjoy a Welsh breakfast.
4am £15 |
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| Classic and Modern Motorcycle Show |
Tel: 01691 662397 |
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25.05.2008 - ..
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Whittington Castle, Whittington, Nr. Oswestry |
 Calling all bikers and motorcycle enthusiasts to a classic and
motorcycle show taking place at Whittington Castle Entrance is free and their will be refreshments,
BBQ, music, raffle all proceeds go towards maintaining Whittington
Castle. The show includes TOADS Motorcycle Club and representatives
from The Norton Owners Club. For more information please call John
Lyth on 01691 662991.
10am-4pm Free |
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| Ruyton XI Towns Fun Run |
Tel: 01939 260628 |
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25.05.2008 - ..
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Tedsmore Hall, Tedsmore Road, Ruyton XI, Nr. Oswestry |
| A charity fun run where you collect for your own charity. A gentle 5km(3mi.) run in lovely wooded countryside. Alternate distance from 1km upwards. Application on-line.
11am |
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| Brownhill House Garden open |
Tel: 01939 261 121 |
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26.05.2008 - 26.05.2008
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Brownhill House, Ruyton XI Towns, Near Shrewsbury SY4 1LR |
| Great variety on a 45degree slope! Riverside, woodland & laburnum walks, formal terraces, herbaceous borders, paved areas, pond, large kitchen garden, glasshouses, 3metre cascade & much much more.
6.30 - 8.30 pm adults £3 children free |
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| Medieval Re-enactors |
Tel: 01691 662397 |
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26.05.2008 - ..
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Whittington Castle Castle Street, Whittington, Oswestry SY11 4DF |
| The House of the Blackstar a local group of re-enactors will be taking up residence at the Castle. Be careful you may find yourselves in the stocks!!
11-3pm FREE |
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| The Telling Space - storytelling club |
Tel: 01939 235500 |
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27.05.2008 - ..
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Mythstories Museum of Myth & Fable, The Morgan Library, Aston Street, Wem SY4 5AU |
| A chance to listen - an opportunity to tell. Everyone is Welcome, bring a story, a song or listening ears at Mythstories. bring food to share at 7.00pm or join us for stories at 7.30pm. A Mythstories storyclub event
Free |
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| Treforen Hill Walk |
Tel: 01691 653408 |
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28.05.2008 - 31.05.2008
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Treforen Village, Oswestry |
| A 4 day annual hillwalk weekend that raises money for charity. Various walks thru the hills and countryside plus fun events around the village
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| Derwen's Summer Fete |
Tel: 01691 661234 |
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29.05.2008 - ..
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Derwen College, Gobowen, Nr Oswestry SY11 3JA |
| The annual fete is always a joy for everyone attending, there's homemade foods, crafts, plants, music, face painting, games to play, rummage and achievements to be shown off to family and visitors.
1:30pm |
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| Green Day Out |
Tel: 01938551929 |
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30.05.2008 - ..
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Powis Castle, Welshpool, SY21 8RF |
 Stalls, local produce, childrens activities, guided walks and demonstrations all in order to celebrate World Environment Day, which is 5 June 2008.
11am-4pm |
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| Much Wenlock Festival |
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31.05.2008 - 22.06.2008
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various locations around Much Wenlock |
 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.
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| Herb Day |
Tel: 01691 682135 |
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31.05.2008 - ..
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Hall Farm Nursery, Kinnerley, nr Oswestry |
| 10am – 5pm. We are delighted to welcome Chelsea Gold Medallists Kim & Rob Hurst from The Cottage Herbery of Tenbury Wells for this day. Kim Hurst will be presenting two one hour demonstrations for us: Creating a Herb Garden & Grow your own Natural Tastes and Flavours. £5.00 per lecture to include tea/coffee and homemade cakes.
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