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2nd December 2024(1 event)
Artshack Personal Creative Development Days - Monday
All Day 2nd December 2024
at The Artshack
ShrewsburyArtshack Personal Creative Development Days - Monday
All Day - 2nd December 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 -
3rd December 2024(1 event)
Artshack Personal Creative Development Days - Tuesday
All Day 3rd December 2024
at The Artshack
ShrewsburyArtshack Personal Creative Development Days - Tuesday
All Day - 3rd December 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 -
4th December 2024(1 event)
Artshack Personal Creative Development Days - Wednesday
10:00 4th December 2024
at The Artshack
ShrewsburyArtshack Personal Creative Development Days - Wednesday
10:00 - 16:00 4th December 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 - 5th December 2024
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6th December 2024(1 event)
Oswestry Christmas Live
17:00 6th December 2024
at Oswestry Town
OswestryOswestry Christmas Live
17:00 - 18:00 6th December 2024
Oswestry TownOswestry,More InformationOswestry Christmas Live, Friday 6th December. For one night only!Visit Oswestry for one of the largest and most spectacular, night-time Christmas events in Shropshire. Oswestry town centre is turned into a festival of fun with huge amusement rides, indoor and street markets, Porthywaen Silver Band, street food and late-night shopping.The Bailey Head market square will be ready to rock with live music and Father Christmas will be in his grotto at the indoor market.As the evening draws to a close, there will also be quiet fireworks from the town’s Cae Glas Park.The fun starts at 5pm. See you there! -
7th December 2024(6 events)
Santa Specials
All Day 7th December 2024 – 23rd December 2024
at Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway
WelshpoolSanta Specials
All Day - 7th December 2024 – 23rd December 2024
Welshpool & Llanfair Light RailwayMore InformationMeet Father Christmas
Arrive at our vintage station, Llanfair Caereinion, board our heated carriages hauled by a historic steam engine to be transported through a wintery landscape.
Your journey last approximately 50 minutes, during which time you will meet Santa and his Elves on the train and receive a quality present for each child.
Adult passengers receive a mince pie and non-alcoholic hot seasonal drink to enjoy during your journey. Children receive a gingerbread train and juice carton.
Festive Cheer
Food & Drink – Enjoy a range of hot food and drink including festive specials from our Outside Catering Unit, or relax with a slice of cake and tea or coffee in the Station Tearoom.
Shop – Treat yourself or a little one with a festive gift, including our locally produced Welsh range and specially produced Christmas Cards depicting winter scenes along the line.
Wrap up warm – Our vintage carriages are steam heated, however our stations and many activities are outdoors, therefore we advise our passengers to wrap up warm during the winter months.
Oswestry Antique & Collectors Winter Fair
08:00 7th December 2024 – 8th December 2024
atOswestry Antique & Collectors Winter Fair
08:00 - 14:00 7th December 2024 – 8th December 2024
More InformationJoin us at Oswestry Showground for our Winter fair! All info is as follows:
Oswestry Showground, SY11 4AB
£4.00 per person cash on arrival - Please note that due to signal issues we are unable to take card payment on the gate at Oswestry Showground.
Free parking, dogs are welcome.
Saturday: TRADE ONLY - 7:00 - All buyers from 8:00
Sunday: From 8:00
Please note: We always recommend buyers arrive by 14:00 Saturday & 13:30 Sunday to make the most of the fair. Admissions after this time is fine but this is our recommendation.Catering on site and dogs are welcome.
Oswestry Antique and Collector Fair is situated in the heart of Shropshire at Oswestry Showground which is a 36 acres site with THREE LARGE exhibition halls in a prime position on the A495. You can except to find an array of outdoor and indoor stalls selling an eclectic mix of antiques, vintage, collectables, architectural salvage, mid century or simply that decorative item.
Oswestry Antique & Collectors Fair regularly hosts experienced dealers from all over the country and has been a regular on BBC's bargain hunt in the past.
The fair is affordable, dog friendly with free parking and free entry for children. This is a great day out for all the family to be enjoyed whatever the weather! Refreshments available.
Whittington Castle - Eco Warriors
10:30 7th December 2024
at Whittington Castle
OswestryWhittington Castle - Eco Warriors
10:30 - 12:00 7th December 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.
All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Oswestry Christmas Parade
11:00 7th December 2024
at Oswestry Town
OswestryOswestry Christmas Parade
11:00 - 12:00 7th December 2024
Oswestry TownOswestry,More InformationIt’s Christmas Parade Day on Saturday 7th of December and there’s a carnival atmosphere in Oswestry’s town centre. Oswestry Borderland Rotary organises a fantastic procession throughout the town centre of everything from vintage trucks to the biggest Christmas themed floats. Be there early to be sure of a good spot – you might get lucky and catch some of the sweet treats from the floats. All monies raised will be donated to local charities. The parade starts at 11am.It’s market day in Oswestry too, so bring your Christmas shopping list and stay on to browse the indoor and outdoor market stalls. The Christmas Grotto will be open at the Indoor Market with Santa in residence – all proceeds donated to charity.
Photography Group at Powis Castle and Garden
11:00 7th December 2024
at Powis Castle
WelshpoolPhotography Group at Powis Castle and Garden
11:00 - 13:00 7th December 2024
Powis CastleWelshpool,More InformationWhether you're new to the world of photography or you're quite the savvy photographer, everyone's welcome to join this fun and relaxed group.
Meeting at the Coach House, Neil will guide the group for approximately one hour around the garden and perimeter of the castle, whilst you suss out spots to put your skills to the test.
This group is informal and relaxed, there's no pressure to deliver your best work. It's about learning from others and sharing your expertise, enjoying all nature has to offer at this wonderful time of year and meeting new people.
All ages and abilities are welcome to join the group. Whether you've got a digital camera or like using your phone, everyone's welcome to come along.
After the hour session, feel free to wander the garden and castle (no photography inside) as you wish, or why not grab a coffee whilst you review the photos you've snapped?
The evening session on the 19th December will be focused on photography of the Christmas lighting in the courtyard.
No booking required, but normal admission prices to Powis Castle and Garden do apply. Dogs allowed in the garden from 4 September to 28 February.
We hope to see you there.
Christmas Party Boat
12:00 7th December 2024
at Llangollen Wharf
LlangollenChristmas Party Boat
12:00 - 16:30 7th December 2024
Llangollen WharfWharf HillLlangollen, LL20 8TAMore InformationFour-hour Christmas Party Boat, Retro Buffet and Christmas Tunes from across the years.
A leisurely four-hour cruise that starts and ends in Llangollen. We will meander along the Llangollen Canal taking in all the beautiful scenery that the Dee Valley and its river has to offer. We will then enter Trevor Basin which leads us on to the magnificent Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. We will cross this, not just once, but twice. The view is breath taking.
Your food will be at your table when you board the boat ready for you to eat at your leisure, once we have set off your drinks will be brought to your table.
Retro Buffet Platter
Think 80’s style Buffet, cheese and onion sticks, vol-au-vents, sausage rolls, cocktail sausages, finger sandwiches. Vegetarian and Vegan options available. (All brought up to date and homemade by us at the Wharf)
A glass of Fizz or a Beer.
Christmas Hits from across the years.
All this for the amazing price of £32.95 per person
We have a Bar on board the boat and we also serve hot and cold drinks.
We now take cash and card on the boat.
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8th December 2024(3 events)
Santa Specials
All Day 7th December 2024 – 23rd December 2024
at Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway
WelshpoolSanta Specials
All Day - 7th December 2024 – 23rd December 2024
Welshpool & Llanfair Light RailwayMore InformationMeet Father Christmas
Arrive at our vintage station, Llanfair Caereinion, board our heated carriages hauled by a historic steam engine to be transported through a wintery landscape.
Your journey last approximately 50 minutes, during which time you will meet Santa and his Elves on the train and receive a quality present for each child.
Adult passengers receive a mince pie and non-alcoholic hot seasonal drink to enjoy during your journey. Children receive a gingerbread train and juice carton.
Festive Cheer
Food & Drink – Enjoy a range of hot food and drink including festive specials from our Outside Catering Unit, or relax with a slice of cake and tea or coffee in the Station Tearoom.
Shop – Treat yourself or a little one with a festive gift, including our locally produced Welsh range and specially produced Christmas Cards depicting winter scenes along the line.
Wrap up warm – Our vintage carriages are steam heated, however our stations and many activities are outdoors, therefore we advise our passengers to wrap up warm during the winter months.
Oswestry Antique & Collectors Winter Fair
08:00 7th December 2024 – 8th December 2024
atOswestry Antique & Collectors Winter Fair
08:00 - 14:00 7th December 2024 – 8th December 2024
More InformationJoin us at Oswestry Showground for our Winter fair! All info is as follows:
Oswestry Showground, SY11 4AB
£4.00 per person cash on arrival - Please note that due to signal issues we are unable to take card payment on the gate at Oswestry Showground.
Free parking, dogs are welcome.
Saturday: TRADE ONLY - 7:00 - All buyers from 8:00
Sunday: From 8:00
Please note: We always recommend buyers arrive by 14:00 Saturday & 13:30 Sunday to make the most of the fair. Admissions after this time is fine but this is our recommendation.Catering on site and dogs are welcome.
Oswestry Antique and Collector Fair is situated in the heart of Shropshire at Oswestry Showground which is a 36 acres site with THREE LARGE exhibition halls in a prime position on the A495. You can except to find an array of outdoor and indoor stalls selling an eclectic mix of antiques, vintage, collectables, architectural salvage, mid century or simply that decorative item.
Oswestry Antique & Collectors Fair regularly hosts experienced dealers from all over the country and has been a regular on BBC's bargain hunt in the past.
The fair is affordable, dog friendly with free parking and free entry for children. This is a great day out for all the family to be enjoyed whatever the weather! Refreshments available.
Luxury Festive Afternoon Tea with Mulled wine & Christmas Songs
12:00 8th December 2024
at Llangollen Wharf
LlangollenLuxury Festive Afternoon Tea with Mulled wine & Christmas Songs
12:00 - 16:30 8th December 2024
Llangollen WharfWharf HillLlangollen, LL20 8TAMore InformationAll boarding at LLangollen Wharf.
A leisurely four-hour cruise that starts and ends in Llangollen, you will meander along the Llangollen Canal taking in all the beautiful scenery that the Dee Valley and its river has to offer, you will then enter Trevor Basin which leads you on to the magnificent Pontcysyllte Aqueduct you will cross this, not just once, but twice, the view is breath taking.
A Festive Afternoon Tea with Mulled Wine and Christmas Songs
Your food will be at your table when you board the boat ready for you to eat at your leisure, you can order your drinks from the crew.
A full sandwich of your choice, freshly baked scone with jam, butter and cream, individual mini-Christmas cake. shortbread daisy, 2 mini bites of homemade cakes (for example, brownies, lemon drizzle and bakewell slice, all our cakes and treats are homemade) fruit, crisps and sweets.
A Glass of homemade Mulled Wine or a Tea or coffee.
All this for the amazing price of £32.95 per person
There is a fully stocked bar onboard the boat and we also serve hot and cold drinks.
We now take cash and card payments on the boat.