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Events in April 2024
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Artshack Personal Creative Development Days - MondayAll Day
Have 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…Plant Based Cookery – East Mediterranean Meal09:30 - 13:00
Join course leader, Chrissy, as you learn some new and exciting ways to eat meat alternatives with these plant-based and vegetarian cookery sessions. Learn how to make falafel, flat breads, hummus, vegan mayonnaise and a carrot salad. £37.50 per person. Booking essential, call 01588 676 060. This is course two in the series. Course three… -
Artshack Personal Creative Development Days - TuesdayAll DayHave 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…
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Artshack Personal Creative Development Days - Wednesday10:00 - 16:00Have 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.…Foraging Courses with Wild Food UK12:00 - 15:30
Our 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…Bird Talk with RSPB’s Geoff Hall14:00 - 15:00
Join us for a talk with Geoff Hall from RSPB for a talk on birds as he looks back at 2023. Geoff will share his experiences from last year from his unusual sightings such as the Ring Ouzel in his garden at the beginning of the year, to short-eared owls in South Wales at the… -
AN EVENING WITH HANNAH CROSBIE – CORKER WINE TASTING19:30 - 20:30
Booka BookshopJoin us for an evening of wine tasting with Hannah Crosbie as she talks about her new book Corker, the go-to guide that matches wine with life’s important (and unimportant) events. Wine personality, broadcaster and writer Hannah Crosbie is on a mission to demystify the world of wine. Hannah is one of the most exciting…Pub Quiz20:00 - 21:00
The Bailey Head FreehousePub quiz in aid of Oswestry Cat Rescue. -
Jo Caulfield20:00 - 22:00
Voted ‘Comedians’ Comedian of The Year 2022’, Jo Caulfield is “quite simply, a damn funny woman.” (The Guardian) Jo has appeared on Mock The Week, Have I Got News For You, The John Bishop Show, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, The Royal Variety Performance, and Richard Osman's House of Games. Nominated as “the best female Stand… -
Vintage WeekendAll Day
Welshpool & Llanfair Light RailwayLove trains come and see the Great Western Pickering carriages, goods wagons, and Austrian heritage trains operating.Life Beading10:30 - 12:30
I'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…Captain Calamity13:00 - 14:30
From the moment Captain Calamity and Crew fly in from The Lollipop Lighthouse in Chocolate Button bay the craziness bursts onto the stage. This is a wild mix of magic and mayhem like no other… Expect belly wobbling, jaw dropping family fun featuring baffling balloon bursting, beautiful bubbles, silly science, gigglesome games, cheeky tunes, one…Opposing Solo - Blue Angels Event17:00 - 21:00
An evening with former United States Navy Blue Angels display pilot Mark “UTah”Provo Venue: RAF Museum Midlands, Cosford Runway25 are excited to announce their next event in April 2024: ‘An Evening in Conversation,’ with former Blue Angels display pilot Mark “UTah” Provo. The event will be hosted in the atmospheric surroundings of the National Cold…Chloe Mogg19:30 - 20:30
Delivering a colourful cocktail of musical influences, Worcestershire’s Chloe Mogg creates a spacious journey that will take you through all the emotions of music. A driving force in the West Midlands music scene wherever that’s in journalism or creating music, Chloe’s a singer-songwriter who aims to bring life and her vibrant colour to every project. Turning relationship… -
Vintage WeekendAll DayWelshpool & Llanfair Light RailwayLove trains come and see the Great Western Pickering carriages, goods wagons, and Austrian heritage trains operating.Llanfyllin Workhouse Car Boot09:00 - 13:00
It’s that time again! Carboot Sundays Llanfyllin Workhouse first of the season Sunday 7th April. Spread the word and let’s hope for a dry and busy season.Yoga Brunch09:30 - 10:30
Townhouse OswestryOur 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…Curlew Fun Day10:30 - 11:30
A family fun day filled with arts & crafts . storytelling . music . poetry . talks Come along and chat to the local conservation team and learn how you can help save the Curlew!Myddle Muddle 10K, 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run10:30 - 12:30
Sign up for the Myddle Muddle 2024 Race! Our 10K, 5K, and 1 mile fun run is a countryside run through fields and woodland. It's taking place at 10.30am on Sunday, 21st April starting at Myddle Primary School and everyone’s welcome to take part! Why enter? - It’s a relaxed event - run, jog, walk… -
Artshack Personal Creative Development Days - MondayAll DayHave 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…Tony Stockwell19:30 - 22:00
Remarkably compelling, amazingly detailed, and always humorous. The popular star of TV’s Street Psychic, Psychic Private Eyes and Psychic Academy, Tony Stockwell has a long-established credibility as one of the top Intuitive Mediums. Tony demonstrates his belief that those who have passed can communicate with their loved ones with detailed messages frequently including names, dates,… -
Artshack Personal Creative Development Days - TuesdayAll DayHave 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…A Taste of Spring10:30 - 15:00
Join assistant gardener, Sarah Smith-Roe, and Head Gardener, Ross Underwood, for a guided Garden Tour exploring the award-winning garden and one-acre kitchen garden with its bountiful spring produce. This will be followed by a delicious, seasonally inspired tasting menu showcasing the best of Goldstone terroir. -
Artshack Personal Creative Development Days - Wednesday10:00 - 16:00Have 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.…Chirk Castle estate guided walk11:00 - 12:30
Chirk CastleLearn 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… -
Live Richie Dave Porter and Debra Susan20:00 - 22:30
The Bailey Head FreehouseLive rock and blues from Richie Dave Porter and Debra Susan -
Stokesay Court Guided House Tour14:30 - 17:00Guided tour of the house followed by tea with home baking and a chance to explore the grounds at leisure.Bottomless Beef & Wine Night18:00 - 19:00
Sweeney Hall HotelOur Bottomless Beef & Wine Night is BACK on Friday, April 26th - £49pp! It’s the same great price, the same 90 minute slot and the same bottomless wine… But this time, it’s Entrecôte or Rump Steak! T’s & C’s: Price includes an initial 300 gram serving of Entrecôte & Rump steak All subsequent servings…Oswestry Late Night Market18:00 - 22:00
Oswestry MarketIts the last Friday of the month that means it's Oswestry Late Night Market! Live Music food and drink!The Bartells play The Bartells Acoustic Night20:00 - 22:30
The Bailey Head FreehouseA rare acoustic night from Oswestry’s own The Bartells playing material from their lastest album. -
Sierra Leone Independence DayAll Day - 01:00
Welshpool & Llanfair Light RailwaySierra 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.Untitled EventAll Day - 01:00Whittington Castle - Siege 140410:00 - 16:00
The 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.Paul Potts19:30 - 22:00
Paul Potts, the Welsh-residing tenor, is living his dream. Bullied and taunted at school, singing in the local church choir proved to be a sanctuary for Paul. Listening to La Boheme at aged 16, Paul fell in love with opera, a romance that was to set him on a turbulent journey that would eventually lead…John Doyle in Concert with support from Chris Quinn20:00 - 22:30
Join John Doyle for an evening of internationally acclaimed folk guitar with support from Chris Quinn. "Doyle on guitar has risen to a level occupied by him alone. No one in Irish traditional music is a better guitarist than him right now." - The Wall Street Journal Over the past 20 years and more he… -
Whittington Castle - Siege 140410:00 - 16:00The 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.Annie Dressner "I Thought It Would Be Easier" Spring UK Tour19:45 - 22:30
She has been likened to an ‘up-tempo Mazzy Star’, Phoebe Bridgers and First Aid Kit. "Dressner is able to paint visceral images and transport the listener to the world of the song." - American Songwriter Born and bred in the heart of NYC, Annie's musical journey started at an unexpected crossroads. The night of her… -
Artshack Personal Creative Development Days - MondayAll DayHave 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…
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Artshack Personal Creative Development Days - TuesdayAll DayHave 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…For the Love of Flowers19:30 - 20:30
Come along and enjoy a relaxing evening of floral artistry and creativity, by watching two floral designers produce magical designs in front of your eyes. Delivered with an interesting educational dialogue, discussing both the plant material used, design technique and how the designs created can fit into your home or lifestyle.