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Events in April 2024
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- 11st April 2024
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- 33rd April 2024
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1515th April 2024●(1 event)
Artshack Personal Creative Development Days - Monday
All Day 15th April 2024
at The Artshack
ShrewsburyArtshack Personal Creative Development Days - Monday
All Day - 15th April 2024
More InformationHave you ever wanted to become more creative?
ArtShack offers small friendlyget creative sessions every Monday and Wednesday, giving you the opportunity to learn and develop new skills with help and support from professional and well experienced artists. People of all ages and abilities from the complete novice to the more experienced are welcome.
Morning and afternoon sessions are available on each day.
We offer – textiles, felting, lino cuts, ceramics, silk painting, painting, drawing, sculpture, print making, embroidery and so much more!
All sessions must be pre-booked.
We also offer a series of 1 day & half-day creative workshops on a variety of subjects.
See our website https://www.myartshack.co.uk/ to book online.
Email – info@myartshack.co.uk
Phone – 07751 362171 -
1616th April 2024●(1 event)
Artshack Personal Creative Development Days - Tuesday
All Day 16th April 2024
at The Artshack
ShrewsburyArtshack Personal Creative Development Days - Tuesday
All Day - 16th April 2024
More InformationHave you ever wanted to become more creative?
ArtShack offers small friendlyget creative sessions every Monday and Wednesday, giving you the opportunity to learn and develop new skills with help and support from professional and well experienced artists. People of all ages and abilities from the complete novice to the more experienced are welcome.
Morning and afternoon sessions are available on each day.
We offer – textiles, felting, lino cuts, ceramics, silk painting, painting, drawing, sculpture, print making, embroidery and so much more!
All sessions must be pre-booked.
We also offer a series of 1 day & half-day creative workshops on a variety of subjects.
See our website https://www.myartshack.co.uk/ to book online.
Email – info@myartshack.co.uk
Phone – 07751 362171 -
1717th April 2024●●(2 events)
Artshack Personal Creative Development Days - Wednesday
10:00 17th April 2024
at The Artshack
ShrewsburyArtshack Personal Creative Development Days - Wednesday
10:00 - 16:00 17th April 2024
More InformationHave you ever wanted to become more creative?
ArtShack offers small friendly get creative sessions every Monday and Wednesday, giving you the opportunity to learn and develop new skills with help and support from professional and well experienced artists. People of all ages and abilities from the complete novice to the more experienced are welcome.
Morning and afternoon sessions are available on each day.
We offer – textiles, felting, lino cuts, ceramics, silk painting, painting, drawing, sculpture, print making, embroidery and so much more!
All sessions must be pre-booked.
We also offer a series of 1 day & half-day creative workshops on a variety of subjects.
See our website https://www.myartshack.co.uk/ to book online.
Email – info@myartshack.co.uk
Phone – 07751 362171
Foraging Courses with Wild Food UK
12:00 17th April 2024
at Comer Woods, Dudmaston
BridgnorthForaging Courses with Wild Food UK
12:00 - 15:30 17th April 2024
More InformationOur Spring foraging courses take place in Ouzel Valley Park, by kind permission of the Parks Trust. This beautiful park’s mixture of hedgerow, meadow and riverside make it a great location for suburban Spring & Summer foraging. It is within easy reach of Bedford, Buckingham, Aylesbury, Northampton, Luton, Bicester and even Stevenage.
Whether you're just starting your foraging journey or you wish to gain more confidence when identifying spring time delicacies, our experienced foraging instructors will guide you through the basics, ensuring you gain the confidence to identify and gather wild edibles safely.
🍄 🌿 🌾 Course Highlights:
1. Foraging Fundamentals: Master the basics of identification, safety, and ethical foraging practices.
2. Wild Edibles Cooking: Elevate your culinary skills by incorporating foraged ingredients into delicious, gourmet dishes.
3. Seasonal Foraging: Explore the changing landscape and learn to identify spring time delicacies.
All courses begin at 12pm and finish approx. 3.30pm. Due to the nature of these courses, expect the time to run over a little! Space on these courses are limited so please book ahead to secure your place - For more information or to book please visit our website
Course dates; 17th April; 23rd May; 30th June
Other venues and dates available at our website
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2020th April 2024●●(2 events)
Vintage Weekend
All Day 20th April 2024 – 21st April 2024
at Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway
WelshpoolVintage Weekend
All Day - 20th April 2024 – 21st April 2024
Welshpool & Llanfair Light RailwayMore InformationLove trains come and see the Great Western Pickering carriages, goods wagons, and Austrian heritage trains operating.
Life Beading
10:30 20th April 2024
atLife Beading
10:30 - 12:30 20th April 2024
More InformationI'm Suzannah, join me for a unique workshop experience!
We take an inner journey, blending insights from some of humanity's greatest 'life coaches' from philosophical and spiritual traditions, experiencing them through hand picked beads. Take home your own Life Beads and always remember what matters.
- Stimulating discussions
- Warm community
- Aid to mindfulness & wisdom
- Creativity
- Mike personalised beads
- Personal developmentMaster the art of living well, one marvellous bead at a time.
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2121st April 2024●●(2 events)
Vintage Weekend
All Day 20th April 2024 – 21st April 2024
at Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway
WelshpoolVintage Weekend
All Day - 20th April 2024 – 21st April 2024
Welshpool & Llanfair Light RailwayMore InformationLove trains come and see the Great Western Pickering carriages, goods wagons, and Austrian heritage trains operating.
Yoga Brunch
09:30 21st April 2024
at Townhouse Oswestry
OswestryYoga Brunch
09:30 - 10:30 21st April 2024
Townhouse OswestryMore InformationOur hugely popular Yoga Brunch is back at the Townhouse!
Join Ceri from Turiya Yoga on Sunday 21st April for a gentle flow, Sunday-style yoga practice, designed to ease the body and calm the mind.
The session will last for 90 minutes and will be followed by brunch with tea & coffee.
Limited tickets available at £25 - first come, first served.
Call us on 01691659499 or email enquiries@townhouseoswestry.com to book in.
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2222nd April 2024●(1 event)
Artshack Personal Creative Development Days - Monday
All Day 22nd April 2024
at The Artshack
ShrewsburyArtshack Personal Creative Development Days - Monday
All Day - 22nd April 2024
More InformationHave you ever wanted to become more creative?
ArtShack offers small friendlyget creative sessions every Monday and Wednesday, giving you the opportunity to learn and develop new skills with help and support from professional and well experienced artists. People of all ages and abilities from the complete novice to the more experienced are welcome.
Morning and afternoon sessions are available on each day.
We offer – textiles, felting, lino cuts, ceramics, silk painting, painting, drawing, sculpture, print making, embroidery and so much more!
All sessions must be pre-booked.
We also offer a series of 1 day & half-day creative workshops on a variety of subjects.
See our website https://www.myartshack.co.uk/ to book online.
Email – info@myartshack.co.uk
Phone – 07751 362171 -
2323rd April 2024●(1 event)
Artshack Personal Creative Development Days - Tuesday
All Day 23rd April 2024
at The Artshack
ShrewsburyArtshack Personal Creative Development Days - Tuesday
All Day - 23rd April 2024
More InformationHave you ever wanted to become more creative?
ArtShack offers small friendlyget creative sessions every Monday and Wednesday, giving you the opportunity to learn and develop new skills with help and support from professional and well experienced artists. People of all ages and abilities from the complete novice to the more experienced are welcome.
Morning and afternoon sessions are available on each day.
We offer – textiles, felting, lino cuts, ceramics, silk painting, painting, drawing, sculpture, print making, embroidery and so much more!
All sessions must be pre-booked.
We also offer a series of 1 day & half-day creative workshops on a variety of subjects.
See our website https://www.myartshack.co.uk/ to book online.
Email – info@myartshack.co.uk
Phone – 07751 362171 -
2424th April 2024●●(2 events)
Artshack Personal Creative Development Days - Wednesday
10:00 24th April 2024
at The Artshack
ShrewsburyArtshack Personal Creative Development Days - Wednesday
10:00 - 16:00 24th April 2024
More InformationHave you ever wanted to become more creative?
ArtShack offers small friendly get creative sessions every Monday and Wednesday, giving you the opportunity to learn and develop new skills with help and support from professional and well experienced artists. People of all ages and abilities from the complete novice to the more experienced are welcome.
Morning and afternoon sessions are available on each day.
We offer – textiles, felting, lino cuts, ceramics, silk painting, painting, drawing, sculpture, print making, embroidery and so much more!
All sessions must be pre-booked.
We also offer a series of 1 day & half-day creative workshops on a variety of subjects.
See our website https://www.myartshack.co.uk/ to book online.
Email – info@myartshack.co.uk
Phone – 07751 362171
Chirk Castle estate guided walk
11:00 24th April 2024
at Chirk Castle
WrexhamChirk Castle estate guided walk
11:00 - 12:30 24th April 2024
Chirk CastleMore InformationLearn more about the 480-acre Chirk Castle estate by joining our ranger volunteer for a guided walk. The walks take place on 10 April, 24 April, 8 May and 22 May at 11am. They will cover some interesting areas of natural history and will last approximately 1.5 hours each. Booking is essential. Please wear suitable walking shoes/boots and dress according to the weather. This event is free, but normal admission charges apply if you wish to visit the castle and garden.
- 2525th April 2024
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2727th April 2024●●(2 events)
Sierra Leone Independence Day
All Day 27th April 2024
at Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway
WelshpoolSierra Leone Independence Day
All Day - 01:00 27th April 2024
Welshpool & Llanfair Light RailwayMore InformationSierra Leone Carriages operating together, see Hunslet 85 on display, and learn about the history of the SLGR with visiting displays.
Take a ride in our Sierra Leone First Class Carriage. Operates on select dates April – October.
Whittington Castle - Siege 1404
10:00 27th April 2024 – 28th April 2024
at Whittington Castle
OswestryWhittington Castle - Siege 1404
10:00 - 16:00 27th April 2024 – 28th April 2024
More InformationThe year is 1404, the Welsh rebel Owain Glyndwr is laying waste to towns and castles up and down the border, his sights are now set on Whittington. Can the brave English defenders drive him off or will the daring Welsh rebels win the day? Free admission, regular parking charges apply. 10:00 – 16:00.
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2828th April 2024●(1 event)
Whittington Castle - Siege 1404
10:00 27th April 2024 – 28th April 2024
at Whittington Castle
OswestryWhittington Castle - Siege 1404
10:00 - 16:00 27th April 2024 – 28th April 2024
More InformationThe year is 1404, the Welsh rebel Owain Glyndwr is laying waste to towns and castles up and down the border, his sights are now set on Whittington. Can the brave English defenders drive him off or will the daring Welsh rebels win the day? Free admission, regular parking charges apply. 10:00 – 16:00.
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2929th April 2024●(1 event)
Artshack Personal Creative Development Days - Monday
All Day 29th April 2024
at The Artshack
ShrewsburyArtshack Personal Creative Development Days - Monday
All Day - 29th April 2024
More InformationHave you ever wanted to become more creative?
ArtShack offers small friendlyget creative sessions every Monday and Wednesday, giving you the opportunity to learn and develop new skills with help and support from professional and well experienced artists. People of all ages and abilities from the complete novice to the more experienced are welcome.
Morning and afternoon sessions are available on each day.
We offer – textiles, felting, lino cuts, ceramics, silk painting, painting, drawing, sculpture, print making, embroidery and so much more!
All sessions must be pre-booked.
We also offer a series of 1 day & half-day creative workshops on a variety of subjects.
See our website https://www.myartshack.co.uk/ to book online.
Email – info@myartshack.co.uk
Phone – 07751 362171 -
3030th April 2024●(1 event)
Artshack Personal Creative Development Days - Tuesday
All Day 30th April 2024
at The Artshack
ShrewsburyArtshack Personal Creative Development Days - Tuesday
All Day - 30th April 2024
More InformationHave you ever wanted to become more creative?
ArtShack offers small friendlyget creative sessions every Monday and Wednesday, giving you the opportunity to learn and develop new skills with help and support from professional and well experienced artists. People of all ages and abilities from the complete novice to the more experienced are welcome.
Morning and afternoon sessions are available on each day.
We offer – textiles, felting, lino cuts, ceramics, silk painting, painting, drawing, sculpture, print making, embroidery and so much more!
All sessions must be pre-booked.
We also offer a series of 1 day & half-day creative workshops on a variety of subjects.
See our website https://www.myartshack.co.uk/ to book online.
Email – info@myartshack.co.uk
Phone – 07751 362171 -
11st May 2024●(1 event)
Artshack Personal Creative Development Days - Wednesday
10:00 1st May 2024
at The Artshack
ShrewsburyArtshack Personal Creative Development Days - Wednesday
10:00 - 16:00 1st May 2024
More InformationHave you ever wanted to become more creative?
ArtShack offers small friendly get creative sessions every Monday and Wednesday, giving you the opportunity to learn and develop new skills with help and support from professional and well experienced artists. People of all ages and abilities from the complete novice to the more experienced are welcome.
Morning and afternoon sessions are available on each day.
We offer – textiles, felting, lino cuts, ceramics, silk painting, painting, drawing, sculpture, print making, embroidery and so much more!
All sessions must be pre-booked.
We also offer a series of 1 day & half-day creative workshops on a variety of subjects.
See our website https://www.myartshack.co.uk/ to book online.
Email – info@myartshack.co.uk
Phone – 07751 362171 - 22nd May 2024
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33rd May 2024●(1 event)
Medieval Calligraphy at Wenlock Abbey
14:00 3rd May 2024 – 5th May 2024
at Wenlock Abbey
Much WenlockMedieval Calligraphy at Wenlock Abbey
14:00 - 12:30 3rd May 2024 – 5th May 2024
Much Wenlock, Shropshire TF13 6HSMore InformationWeekend Course in the Prior’s Hall of Wenlock Abbey, Much Wenlock.
Cost:£200 per course participantWith Barbara Bodziony – Following the popularity of Barbara’s calligraphy course at Wenlock Abbey last year, we are pleased to offer another, slightly longer course this year.
You can either be a complete beginner, or have some experience of calligraphy. The course runs from 2pm on Friday 3rd May to 12:30pm on Sunday 5th May and includes all the materials you will need, as well as tea/coffee and a light lunch on Saturday. You will need to find your own accommodation.
In the ancient setting of the Great Hall at Wenlock Abbey, learn how to write in calligraphic script. Also learn something of the history of this ancient house, including the restoration programme carried out under the ownership of Louis de Wet, himself a fine calligrapher.
This year, the course will feature the Carolingian Minuscule script.
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44th May 2024●●(2 events)
Medieval Calligraphy at Wenlock Abbey
14:00 3rd May 2024 – 5th May 2024
at Wenlock Abbey
Much WenlockMedieval Calligraphy at Wenlock Abbey
14:00 - 12:30 3rd May 2024 – 5th May 2024
Much Wenlock, Shropshire TF13 6HSMore InformationWeekend Course in the Prior’s Hall of Wenlock Abbey, Much Wenlock.
Cost:£200 per course participantWith Barbara Bodziony – Following the popularity of Barbara’s calligraphy course at Wenlock Abbey last year, we are pleased to offer another, slightly longer course this year.
You can either be a complete beginner, or have some experience of calligraphy. The course runs from 2pm on Friday 3rd May to 12:30pm on Sunday 5th May and includes all the materials you will need, as well as tea/coffee and a light lunch on Saturday. You will need to find your own accommodation.
In the ancient setting of the Great Hall at Wenlock Abbey, learn how to write in calligraphic script. Also learn something of the history of this ancient house, including the restoration programme carried out under the ownership of Louis de Wet, himself a fine calligrapher.
This year, the course will feature the Carolingian Minuscule script.
Whittington Castle - Eco Warriors
10:30 4th May 2024
at Whittington Castle
OswestryWhittington Castle - Eco Warriors
10:30 - 12:00 4th May 2024
More InformationJoin our Eco Warrior Linus for our monthly green fingered children’s club: Activities are different each month and have included bulb planting, litter picks, fat ball making, pond dipping and bug hotel construction. Dress appropriately for the weather and all participants can relax with a complimentary hot chocolate at the end of the session. No booking needed, meet at kitchen@thecastle on the day.
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55th May 2024●●(2 events)
Medieval Calligraphy at Wenlock Abbey
14:00 3rd May 2024 – 5th May 2024
at Wenlock Abbey
Much WenlockMedieval Calligraphy at Wenlock Abbey
14:00 - 12:30 3rd May 2024 – 5th May 2024
Much Wenlock, Shropshire TF13 6HSMore InformationWeekend Course in the Prior’s Hall of Wenlock Abbey, Much Wenlock.
Cost:£200 per course participantWith Barbara Bodziony – Following the popularity of Barbara’s calligraphy course at Wenlock Abbey last year, we are pleased to offer another, slightly longer course this year.
You can either be a complete beginner, or have some experience of calligraphy. The course runs from 2pm on Friday 3rd May to 12:30pm on Sunday 5th May and includes all the materials you will need, as well as tea/coffee and a light lunch on Saturday. You will need to find your own accommodation.
In the ancient setting of the Great Hall at Wenlock Abbey, learn how to write in calligraphic script. Also learn something of the history of this ancient house, including the restoration programme carried out under the ownership of Louis de Wet, himself a fine calligrapher.
This year, the course will feature the Carolingian Minuscule script.
Beginners photography group 2024 at Erddig National Trust
11:30 5th May 2024
atBeginners photography group 2024 at Erddig National Trust
11:30 - 12:30 5th May 2024
More InformationIf you are new to photography or just want a refresher then this may be the walk for you.
Come join our expert photography volunteers as they guide you through our Grade I listed garden, showing you how to improve your skills on the first Sunday of every month, from February through November 2024 from 11.30am-12.30pm.
By the end of the walk you may feel more confident with your camera and we hope you will have captured some images of Erddig that will inspire you to take your hobby further.