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May 13, '2413th May 2024●●(3 events)
Artshack Personal Creative Development Days - Monday
All Day 13th May 2024
at The Artshack
ShrewsburyArtshack Personal Creative Development Days - Monday
All Day - 13th May 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
Plant Based Cookery – Spanish Tapas
09:30 13th May 2024
at Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Craven ArmsPlant Based Cookery – Spanish Tapas
09:30 - 13:00 13th May 2024
More InformationJoin course leader, Chrissy, as you learn some new and exciting ways to eat meat alternatives with these three plant-based and vegetarian cookery sessions.
Make a range of vegetarian and vegan tapas dishes, including: Roasted Sweet potato and onions with Romesco sauce; vegetarian empanadas; tomato tostada; vegan mayo.£37.50 per person, booking essential.
This course is part of a series.
9.30am-1pm
Wildlife Walk
10:00 13th May 2024
at Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Craven ArmsWildlife Walk
10:00 - 12:30 13th May 2024
More InformationJoin Ian Cheeseborough for a walk around 30 acres of meadow, woodland and ponds lying alongside the River Onny, to enjoy the wealth of wildlife present.
£6 per person.
Booking essential, book online www.shropshirehillsdiscoverycentre.co.uk -
May 14, '2414th May 2024●(1 event)
Artshack Personal Creative Development Days - Tuesday
All Day 14th May 2024
at The Artshack
ShrewsburyArtshack Personal Creative Development Days - Tuesday
All Day - 14th May 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 -
May 15, '2415th May 2024●●(3 events)
Artshack Personal Creative Development Days - Wednesday
10:00 15th May 2024
at The Artshack
ShrewsburyArtshack Personal Creative Development Days - Wednesday
10:00 - 16:00 15th 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
International Watercolour Masters Exhibition
10:00 15th May 2024 – 24th May 2024
at Lilleshall House & Gardens
Near NewportInternational Watercolour Masters Exhibition
10:00 - 17:00 15th May 2024 – 24th May 2024
Near Newport, Shropshire TF10 9ATMore InformationThe worlds elite watercolour Masters returns to Lilleshall Hall TF10 9AT for a spectacular festival of art
Goldstone Gardens Open for NGS
11:00 15th May 2024
at Goldstone Hall Hotel & Gardens
Market DraytonGoldstone Gardens Open for NGS
11:00 - 17:00 15th May 2024
More InformationFor 7 years Goldstone has been selected to open their gardens for the National Garden Scheme (NGS), which currently raises more than £3.5 million each year to nursing, caring and gardening charities.
They are open for the NGS for five days in 2024 and will donate all entrance fees on those days to the National Garden Scheme. All their NGS dates have opening times of 11am-5pm, unless it states otherwise.
Admissions and Refreshments
Entry is £8.00 per person and children are admitted free of charge.
On arrival, please go to the hotel reception to pay the NGS garden admission cost to one of their hotel reception team.
Tea/coffee and cake will be available in the oak pavilion but at an additional cost to the admission fee.
A traditional afternoon tea is also available but must be booked in advance by calling 01630 661 202. If you would like any further information, please telephone 01630 661 202 to discuss the details. -
May 16, '2416th May 2024●●(2 events)
International Watercolour Masters Exhibition
10:00 15th May 2024 – 24th May 2024
at Lilleshall House & Gardens
Near NewportInternational Watercolour Masters Exhibition
10:00 - 17:00 15th May 2024 – 24th May 2024
Near Newport, Shropshire TF10 9ATMore InformationThe worlds elite watercolour Masters returns to Lilleshall Hall TF10 9AT for a spectacular festival of art
Cwis / Quiz
20:00 16th May 2024
at The Bailey Head Freehouse
OswestryCwis / Quiz
20:00 - 22:30 16th May 2024
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May 17, '2417th May 2024●●(4 events)
International Watercolour Masters Exhibition
10:00 15th May 2024 – 24th May 2024
at Lilleshall House & Gardens
Near NewportInternational Watercolour Masters Exhibition
10:00 - 17:00 15th May 2024 – 24th May 2024
Near Newport, Shropshire TF10 9ATMore InformationThe worlds elite watercolour Masters returns to Lilleshall Hall TF10 9AT for a spectacular festival of art
Broadward Hall and Stokesay Court Invitation to View
14:30 17th May 2024
atBroadward Hall and Stokesay Court Invitation to View
14:30 - 19:00 17th May 2024
More InformationEnjoy an afternoon visit to the magnificent gardens at Broadward Hall, with tea. Later visitors will make the short drive to Stokesay Court, where the evening house tour will begin at 5.15 pm, followed by drinks and canapés on the terrace.
My Darling Clementine
19:00 17th May 2024
at Hermon Arts
OswestryMy Darling Clementine
19:00 - 20:00 17th May 2024
More InformationA labour of love on multiple levels, My Darling Clementine – the sobriquet of spouses Michael Weston King and Lou Dalgleish – began as a homage to classic country duets of the 60’s and 70’s á la George & Tammy and Johnny & June
The 2011 debut “How Do You Plead?” was produced by Neil Brockbank (Nick Lowe) and featured some of London’s finest musicians from the 70’s pub rock era.
Top Gun at Chirk Castle
20:00 17th May 2024
at Chirk Castle
WrexhamTop Gun at Chirk Castle
20:00 - 21:00 17th May 2024
Chirk CastleMore InformationA blockbuster outdoor cinema experience with a showing of the original Top Gun.Pack a picnic, bring a blanket or camping chair and enjoy the classic Top Gun on a huge open-air screen under the stars with the stunning backdrop of Chirk Castle.Plus music to enjoy before the movie with a soundtrack of specially curated songs.Get your friends, family and loved ones together for a night to remember.Feel the need... The need for speed!LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS ON SALE SO MAKE SURE TO BOOK YOURS TODAY! *Please note that our shows sell quickly. Advance booking is highly recommended. -
May 18, '2418th May 2024●●(7 events)
International Watercolour Masters Exhibition
10:00 15th May 2024 – 24th May 2024
at Lilleshall House & Gardens
Near NewportInternational Watercolour Masters Exhibition
10:00 - 17:00 15th May 2024 – 24th May 2024
Near Newport, Shropshire TF10 9ATMore InformationThe worlds elite watercolour Masters returns to Lilleshall Hall TF10 9AT for a spectacular festival of art
Stonehouse Brewery Tours
12:00 18th May 2024
at Stonehouse Brewery
OswestryStonehouse Brewery Tours
12:00 - 13:30 18th May 2024
Gin & Whisky Tasting Train Experience
15:45 18th May 2024
at Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway
WelshpoolGin & Whisky Tasting Train Experience
15:45 - 16:45 18th May 2024
Welshpool & Llanfair Light RailwayMore InformationGin & Whisky Tasting Train Experience - Tickets Now Available.Departs at 15.45 on Saturday 13th April, 18th May, 8th June, 20th July & 7th September. Pre-booking essential.An ideal present or way to celebrate a special occasion. We have partnered with the award winning Henstone Distillery of Oswestry to bring you this unforgettable experience.£54 per person and includes:- Two hour steam train journey in our vintage carriages.- A welcome ‘long drink’ and nibbles.- Tasting session delivered by one of Henstone Distillery’s Master Distillers.- Branded Glass.- Distillery Booklet.
ELO Again 2024
19:30 18th May 2024
at Festival Drayton Centre
Market DraytonELO Again 2024
19:30 - 22:00 18th May 2024
More InformationELO AGAIN
The Ultimate Tribute to Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light OrchestraELO AGAIN are back with their stunning 'Re-Discovery Tour' celebrating the truly universal music of Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra.
ELO AGAIN really give you a dramatic taste of what a legendary ELO concert would have been like back in their heyday, the whole experience is professionally re-enacted with a great sound reproduction, light show and visual effects.
They perform all the big hits – MR BLUE SKY, LIVIN’ THING, SWEET TALKIN’ WOMAN, SHINE A LITTLE LOVE, CONFUSION, LAST TRAIN TO LONDON, ROLL OVER BEETHOVEN, WILD WEST HERO, DON'T BRING ME DOWN, THE DIARY OF HORACE WIMP, TELEPHONE LINE, TURN TO STONE plus many more.
As the UK’s No.1 tribute show, ELO AGAIN provide you with the spectacular live effect of ELO’s famous orchestrations, soaring strings and vocals. They certainly know how to entertain too, as the hits just keep on coming. Their version of MR BLUE SKY is breathtaking, full of passion and fervour; the whole auditorium will be on its feet.
Come along and relive the age of Glam Rock as ELO AGAIN pay tribute to the beautifully crafted songs of Jeff Lynne. You will revel in ELO’s unique symphonic rock style and hear some of the most unforgettable classic rock and pop songs of our generation.
The timeless MR BLUE SKY returns, so Roll Over Beethoven - Rock 'n Roll Is King.
Dirty Dancing at Chirk Castle
20:00 18th May 2024
at Chirk Castle
WrexhamDirty Dancing at Chirk Castle
20:00 - 21:00 18th May 2024
Chirk CastleMore InformationNobody puts baby in the corner! An amazing outdoor cinema experience at Chirk Castle with a showing of the classic DIRTY DANCINGPack a picnic, bring a blanket or camping chair and enjoy Dirty Dancing on a huge open-air screen under the stars in the stunning grounds of Chirk Castle.Plus music to enjoy before the movie with a soundtrack of specially curated songs.Get your friends, family and loved ones together for a night to remember! LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE SO MAKE SURE TO BOOK YOURS TODAY! *They will sell quickly!
Dirty Dancing: Outdoor cinema at Chirk Castle
20:00 18th May 2024
at Chirk Castle
WrexhamDirty Dancing: Outdoor cinema at Chirk Castle
20:00 - 23:30 18th May 2024
Chirk CastleMore InformationGet your friends, family and loved ones together for a night to remember with Adventure Cinema with a screening of much loved classic Dirty Dancing at Chirk Castle. Plus music to enjoy before the film. Picnics and drinks welcome - No glassware. Food and drinks will be available to purchase including soft, hot and alcoholic drinks, hot food and snacks. Film certificate 12. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. The event will go ahead if it's raining but we are hoping for nice weather! No seating provided unless you have premium tickets. Blankets and camping chairs are allowed. On-site toilets will be available including accessible facilities. With the exception of registered assistance dogs, no animals are allowed at any of our events.
Jacob And Drinkwater
20:30 18th May 2024
at Hermon Arts
OswestryJacob And Drinkwater
20:30 - 21:30 18th May 2024
More InformationJoin Jacob & Drinkwater as they celebrate 10 years of the duo with a UK tour throughout May & June 2024.
They first began performing together back in 2014. They have since released an EP, a live album, and two studio albums, taken in plaudits from BBC6 and BBC Introducing, performed at Glastonbury and toured extensively in the UK and Europe. With a core sound built around acoustic guitar, double bass and vocal harmonies their live show has been described as “intense and spellbinding” by Folk Radio UK, all its energy, musical chemistry and spontaneity drawing comparisons with the virtuosic pairing of John Martyn and Danny Thompson.
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May 19, '2419th May 2024●●(6 events)
International Watercolour Masters Exhibition
10:00 15th May 2024 – 24th May 2024
at Lilleshall House & Gardens
Near NewportInternational Watercolour Masters Exhibition
10:00 - 17:00 15th May 2024 – 24th May 2024
Near Newport, Shropshire TF10 9ATMore InformationThe worlds elite watercolour Masters returns to Lilleshall Hall TF10 9AT for a spectacular festival of art
Llanfyllin Workhouse Car Boot
09:00 19th May 2024
at Llanfyllin Workhouse
LlanfyllinLlanfyllin Workhouse Car Boot
09:00 - 13:00 19th May 2024
More InformationIt’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.
The Great British Dog Walk at Weston Park
10:00 19th May 2024
at Weston Park
Nr ShifnalThe Great British Dog Walk at Weston Park
10:00 - 15:00 19th May 2024
More InformationThe Great British Dog Walk for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People is back!
Sign up to The Great British Dog Walk on Sunday 19 May 2024 at Weston Park and join hundreds of others on a sponsored walk to raise funds to transform the lives of deaf adults and children.
A sponsored walk to transform deaf people’s lives
Hearing loss is rising. This invisible disability has devastating impacts on people’s safety and mental health. Take part in this 3km or 7km sponsored dog walk and raise funds to train more incredible hearing dogs who alert to life-saving and important sounds and break down social barriers for deaf people.
Sign up today and you’ll receive a FREE dog bandana, and every penny you raise will help deaf people to leave loneliness behind and reconnect with life.
This is a great opportunity to explore the beautiful Belvoir Castle Estate along with other dog lovers and their four-legged friends! There will be have-a-go dog agility and other fun games to enjoy before and after the walk. So get your Great British Dog Walk tickets and we look forward to seeing you there!
The group walk starts at 11am – after the fun dog show which starts at 10.30am. If you would prefer not to walk with the main group, then please come and start when you are ready at any time whilst registration is open – between 10am and 11.30am.
Weston Park, Weston-Under-Lizard, Nr Shifnal, Shropshire TF11 8LE
Wine Tour & Tasting Experience
14:00 19th May 2024
at Colemere Vineyard
ColemereWine Tour & Tasting Experience
14:00 - 16:00 19th May 2024
Colemere, SY12 0QLMore InformationWe are a small family vineyard located in North Shropshire. The vineyard was planted by hand 6 years ago in 2014.
Experience the wines and the story of Colemere Vineyard with a tour of the Vineyard and a Wine Tasting Experience!
Wine Garden 2024
16:00 19th May 2024
at Colemere Vineyard
ColemereWine Garden 2024
16:00 - 20:00 19th May 2024
Colemere, SY12 0QLMore InformationDuring the summer months we open up the vineyard for a limited number of wine tours and vineyard experience. The ice cream and wine trailer will also be present in the vines on a number of weekends. Come and join us in the garden. No need to book.
Grease at Chirk Castle
20:00 19th May 2024
at Chirk Castle
WrexhamGrease at Chirk Castle
20:00 - 21:00 19th May 2024
Chirk CastleMore InformationGreased Lightning! A fantastic outdoor cinema experience at Chirk Castle with plenty of songs to sing along to!Immerse yourself in the singing and dancing world of 'Grease', as we bring you a Sing-A-Long showing of the most successful movie musical of all time.Get your friends, family and loved ones together and get ready for a night of pure entertainment as you watch and singalong with the movie on a huge open-air screen in the stunning grounds of Chirk Castle.Plus music to enjoy before the movie with a soundtrack of songs from the 60s, 70s & 80s.Pack a picnic, bring a blanket or camping chair and sing along with Grease under the stars!LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE SO MAKE SURE TO BOOK YOURS TODAY! *They will sell quickly!