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26 Apr 2023
The Oteley Estate’s 10 acres of private gardens are once again part of the National Garden Scheme. The garden open day is taking place on Sunday, 7th May from 11am to 4pm.
The National Garden Scheme gives visitors access to exceptional private gardens across the UK. The events have raised £67 million for nursing and health charities since 1927 when the National Garden Scheme began. The Oteley...
15 Mar 2023
Oswestry farm attraction, Park Hall Countryside Experience, is lining up an eggstra special event for the Easter holidays.
Their Fairy Tale Easter event will run from April 1 to 16. There will be an Alice in Wonderland Egg Hunt and a challenge to spot the unicorns and humpty dumpty around the farm. Youngsters can meet Alice and the White Rabbit and pose for a photo.
Admission to the Fairy Tale...
27 Jan 2023
Family favourite, Shropshire Kids Festival, has attracted a number of local businesses to increase the offering at the two-day festival this February.
The indoor festival is taking place at Telford International Centre during half term on February 18 and 19. Local businesses have been eager to support the event, including Aaron & Partners, TCA, Volvo Shrewsbury, and Redan Publishing.
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17 Jun 2022
The award-winning local events business, Shropshire Festivals, has expressed their delight and pride at being chosen by Shropshire Council to collaborate on the celebrations surrounding the Queen’s Baton Relay coming to Shrewsbury on Monday 18 July.
The Queen’s Baton Relay is travelling the length and breadth of England across a total of 29 days, before culminating at the Opening Ceremony for...
08 Jun 2022
A heartfelt puppet show for families is being performed at the Ludlow Fringe Festival this July.
Arts Alive have partnered with the festival to fund the performance from Sabotage Theatre Company. ‘We Are Not Shellfish’ combines a vibrant visual aesthetic with a provocative story of protest and rebellion.
The story centres around Leah who finds a plastic bottle in the ocean with a phone number...
27 Jul 2021
Saturday Late Night events are returning to Shrewsbury Market Hall after a break of more than 18 months.
Dates have been set for August 7, September 18, October 30 and December 4 following the lifting of coronavirus restrictions.
A selection of cafes and bars will open up until 10pm and a range of retail stalls will also open late.
“These are family-friendly evenings when the market takes on a...
22 Jul 2021
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Hospital in Gobowen is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a family fun day. On Saturday, August 7 they are hosting ‘Festival on the Field.’
The event will feature live music, food, drink and craft stalls, and a kids' zone with lots of fun activities. The event also marks 60 years of The League of Friends.
Organisers are encouraging locals to join them in...
09 Jul 2021
Arts Alive have secured renowned poet Luke Wright to perform his brand-new show at Dodington Lodge in Whitchurch on July 15. His show, The Ballad Seller, will feature re-written Georgian street ballads for the modern era.
The Inn Crowd commissioned the show, who Arts Alive have a thriving relationship with. The Inn Crowd work with some of the UK’s top spoken word and live literature performers to...
15 Jun 2021
Arts Alive, Shropshire and Herefordshire’s rural touring scheme, are celebrating a flourishing relationship with The Fetch Theatre Company having commissioned a raft of outdoor performances for 2021.
The West Midlands theatre group have a passion for puppetry and whilst live performances have been unable to go ahead during lockdown, their Artistic Director, Andrew Purvin, devised a new puppet...
07 Jun 2021
The Oteley Estate in Ellesmere is opening their historic gardens to the public again on June 12.
The estate’s owners will be transforming their original stable yard into a market for local producers and exhibitors, with tea, coffee and cakes available as well. They are looking for businesses that are interested in promoting themselves or selling their goods to take up stands at the market....
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