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3rd February 2012
GIANT LEGEND INSPIRES STOKESAY CASTLE HALF TERM FUN
Two brothers, a lost key and buried gold are providing the inspiration for half term fun at Stokesay Castle, near Ludlow, where English Heritage will be appealing for help from young treasure hunters with their special family trail!
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1st February 2012
Motorcycle Eggstravaganza to support Midlands Air Ambulance
This Spring, thousands of bikers from across the country are expected to join together for a massive ride out when they take part in the ‘Bike 4 Life Easter Run’. The motorcycle run will take place on Sunday 1st April 2012 in aid of two local charities, the Midlands Air Ambulance and Royal Air Force Museum.
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31st January 2012
Severn Valley Railway remembers its 150th anniversary - by laying new track!
WHETHER running Royal Trains, re-enacting ‘how it was’ in the 1940s or staging spectacular steam galas for thousands of visitors, the Severn Valley Railway has always been ‘up’ for the big occasion.
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31st January 2012
Severn Valley basks in the glow of new ‘Sherlock Holmes’ film hit
THE SEVERN VALLEY Railway is basking in the afterglow of the Christmas cinema box-office hit ‘Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows’, part of which was filmed on the popular Kidderminster-to-Bridgnorth steam heritage line.
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31st January 2012
Romance is in the air at Hadley Park House Hotel
It’s almost Valentine’s Day. It’s Leap Year. And Hadley Park House Hotel in Telford is also staging a romantic Wedding Fayre on Sunday, February 12th.
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30th January 2012
THE DOROTHY CLIVE GARDEN IS ONE OF THE FIRST CHARITIES TO USE A NEW, FREE TEXT MESSAGE SERVICE TO RAISE FUNDS
The Willoughbridge Garden Trust, which runs the Dorothy Clive Garden, will be amongst the first charities in the country to use its own, unique personalised text code, DORC11, to raise funds using JustTextGiving by Vodafone.
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27th January 2012
Museum Apprentices train local engineering students
The Royal Air Force Museum Cosford will be hosting a group of students from North East Wolverhampton Academy on Monday 6th February 2012 for a day of aircraft engineering training. The training day is part of the National Apprenticeship Week which runs from the 6th to 10th February 2012.
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27th January 2012
Discover your creative side this February half-term with fun hands-on activities at Blists Hill Victorian Town
Visit Blists Hill Victorian Town during February half-term week and take part in two fantastic hands-on workshops. Discover the art of candle dipping or create your own Valentine’s card in these great family-friendly activities which run from Saturday 11th until Sunday 19th February 2012.
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26th January 2012
MAY 9 OPENING DATE FOR NEW £3 MILLION LUDLOW TOURING PARK
Bookings are now being accepted for Ludlow’s exciting new £3 million luxury touring caravan and motorhome park, which will open its gates to customers on Wednesday, May 9.
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26th January 2012
VICTORIAN REMEDY TO RESCUE SWOONING DICKENS FANS
A bottle of traditional Victorian herbal remedy will be on emergency standby to help swooning Salopians at the Dickens Weekend in Shrewsbury next month, thanks to expert advice from a town herbarium.
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26th January 2012
Ironbridge Gorge Museum wins share of £20m Arts Council England Major Grants funding
The Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust is celebrating the news that it has secured a share of a £20 million per annum Major Grants funding stream from Arts Council England, to cover the period 2012-15.
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26th January 2012
Museum launches book recycling scheme
The Royal Air Force Museum Cosford is launching an appeal for members of the public to donate their unwanted military and aviation books and magazines to the Museum’s Shop. These items will then be sold by the shop with the money raised going to the continued and ongoing maintenance of the Museum’s collections.
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25th January 2012
Coalbrookdale 300 Project Receives Funding Boost
The Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust has received a £150,000 funding boost from the DCMS/Wolfson Museums and Galleries Fund towards the second phase of its exciting Coalbrookdale 300 Project. This will include the redevelopment of the Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron with new gallery and education spaces and help provide improved access to its nationally designated collections.
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24th January 2012
Have your London 2012 Moment at the Ironbridge Gorge
While best known as the Birthplace of Industry and home to ten award winning museums, the Ironbridge Gorge, Shropshire has already played a large part in the preparations for London 2012 since it hosted the launch of the Cultural Olympiad in the West Midlands in 2008. This year the Ironbridge Gorge Museum will be hosting a magnificent digital art exhibition as part of the London 2012 Festival, and the World Heritage Site will be welcoming the Olympic Flame when the Torch Relay passes over the Iron Bridge in May.
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24th January 2012
Ironbridge Gorge Walking Festival offers around 30 free outings
Larger than ever before, the 2012 Ironbridge Gorge Walking Festival, which runs from Saturday 5th to Sunday 13th May, features around 30 free guided walks covering a range of interests and abilities. These include some challenging full day outings in and around the glorious Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site as well as family adventures, historic trails and wildlife walks.
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23rd January 2012
Zdeněk Valkoun presents ‘orchids for beginners’ and ‘orchids for intermediates’ at the Dorothy Clive Garden
Orchid aficionado and expert gardener, Zdeněk Valkoun, will be leading two illustrated talks - ‘Orchids for Beginners’ from 14.00-16.00 on Saturday 25th February 2012, and ‘Orchids for Intermediates’, on Sunday 26th February 2012 between 14.00-16.00 at The Dorothy Clive Garden.
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23rd January 2012
Celebrate Chinese Year of the Dragon at Coalport China Museum
Go along to the Coalport China Museum, near Ironbridge during half-term between Monday 13th and Friday 17th February to celebrate the Chinese Year of the Dragon, which began on 23rd January. The museum will be taking on an oriental flavour with a series of hands-on family activities.
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20th January 2012
Shropshire Author hailed as next J. K. Rowling
Catherine Cooper, a children’s author from Wellington in Shropshire has been hailed as the next J.K. Rowling after the huge international success of the Jack Brenin fantasy adventure series, after 100,000 downloads on Amazon’s Kindle last year.
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20th January 2012
Shropshire Chimney Sweep Reviving Ancient Wedding Tradition
Shropshire chimney sweep Stephen Grogan (from Whixall near Whitchurch) is reviving an ancient wedding tradition which says that a shake of the hand by a sweep on your special day brings good luck!
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20th January 2012
Ironbridge Gorge Museum Applies for Family Friendly Museum Award 2012
The Ironbridge Gorge Museum in Shropshire has put itself forward for the prestigious Telegraph Family Friendly Museum Award 2012. The Museum is joined by more than a hundred other family friendly attractions from across the country in one of the biggest museum awards in Britain and the only one judged by families.
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19th January 2012
Shropshire’s fidget pie takes on regional taste test
A campaign has been launched to pit Shropshire’s famous fidget pie against other regional delicacies across Britain in a new national competition. Ludlow Food Centre makes the pie, which includes gammon, onions, apples and cider. Bosses say it should go head-to-head with other foods which are tied to a particular region or area, such as the Cornish pasty.
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19th January 2012
Music Stars 'The Drifters' Stay at Market Drayton Holiday Home
Bosses at holiday cottages near Market Drayton came to the rescue of soul legends The Drifters by putting them up after their original accommodation fell through at the last minute. The Under The Boardwalk stars have been staying at the Old Smithy Holiday Cottages, near Goldstone, while recording new material.
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17th January 2012
5 Star Eaton Cottage: Private Swimming Pool Opening in April
April will see the opening of Eaton Cottage's private swimming pool. Situated in the grounds, it is a covered, heated 7m x 4m pool and is exclusively for use by guests staying at Eaton Cottage. The pool will be open April to October
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17th January 2012
Model Making Half Term at RAF Museum
If you’re looking for something exciting to entertain the children this February Half Term, the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford is inviting families to participate in a fun model making activity. Taking place from Monday 13th to Friday 17th February, visitors will have the opportunity to build an Airfix 1:72 Spitfire.
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13th January 2012
Gardener, Paul Watkins, delights in early snowdrop find at the Dorothy Clive Garden
Gardener, Paul Watkins, has spotted the first, and very early, carpet of snowdrops in the woodland quarry at the Dorothy Clive Garden.
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12th January 2012
Romance is in the air at Hadley Park House Hotel
Featured live on BBC TV on the day of Will and Kate’s Royal Wedding, Hadley Park House, in Telford, is now looking to prove itself as one of the romantic settings in Shropshire for this year’s Valentine’s Weekend.
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11th January 2012
Course Fishing Added to Caravan Park's Atrractions
Visitors to a five star caravan holiday home and touring park in glorious parkland on the fringe of Shropshire’s county town of Shrewsbury can now do a spot of fishing during their stay.
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11th January 2012
Have your own London 2012 experience through ‘The Games and Me’ at Enginuity, Ironbridge Gorge Museums
Celebrate the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games this February half-term at Enginuity, one of the 10 Ironbridge Gorge Museums, and challenge yourself at the exciting Games and Me event. Between Saturday 11th and Sunday 19th February, you will be able to have your own Olympic experience by testing your speed and reaction times using state-of-the-art equipment as used by professional sports stars and see amazing shows looking at the science behind sport.
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6th January 2012
Dorothy Clive Garden to host Bee Keeping Lecture
The Dorothy Clive Garden will be hosting a Bee Keeping Lecture on Saturday 4th February 2012 at 11.00am to 12.30pm. The lecture will be led by Chas Burgin, a member of the North Staffordshire Bee Keeping Association, and all attendees will be charged £7.50 (or £6.50 for Dorothy Clive Garden Members).
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3rd January 2012
National recognition for The Old Rectory
The Old Rectory Hotel in Wem, North Shropshire has increased its percentage rating in two awards from Visit Britain, the national tourism agency.
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3rd January 2012
Severn Valley Railway spends £250k on winter track renewals
THE SEVERN Valley Railway is to spend a quarter of a million pounds on track and drainage renewal and maintenance, in a major ‘winter works’ programme which gets under way on Tuesday (January 3rd).
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22nd December 2011
Celebrate Chinese Year of the Dragon at Coalport China Museum
Go along to the Coalport China Museum, near Ironbridge during half-term between Monday 13th and Friday 17th February to celebrate the Chinese Year of the Dragon, which began on 23rd January. The museum will be taking on an oriental flavour with a series of hands-on family activities.
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22nd December 2011
Fourth International Garden Photographer of the Year Exhibition to be hosted by the Ironbridge Gorge Museums
The Ironbridge Gorge Museums are hosting the fourth International Garden Photographer of the Year (IGPOTY) exhibition at the Footprint Gallery, Fusion, adjacent to the Jackfield Tile Museum from 18 July - 1st September 2012. Visitors to the exhibition will be able to view the fantastic skill of the winning and finalist photographers from the fourth IGPOTY competition in this fascinating exhibition of photographs of gardens, plants, flowers and botany.
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19th December 2011
Severn Valley Railway goes festive, after Santa trains break records
THE SEVERN Valley Railway begins its after-Christmas ‘Festive Season’ steam trains on Boxing Day on the back of one of the most amazing ‘Santa’ seasons it has experienced in 40 years.
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14th December 2011
A Herculean Christmas Gift Arrives at Cosford!
A Hercules C130K Mk.3 has just become the latest aircraft to go on display at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford, arriving just in time for Christmas. The aircraft was moved from the airfield to the Museum’s site yesterday and placed in its new permanent display space, outside overlooking the Museum site. This supersized Christmas present took a team of fifteen Museum Technicians and RAF Personnel three hours to safely move the aircraft into position, once the aircraft had been defueled.
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12th December 2011
Need a New Year Resolution?! Take the Towering Challenge to help support St Leonard’s Church Bridgnorth.
If you have ever wanted to see Bridgnorth through the eyes of a bird why not take part in the CCT’s Towering Challenge abseil on Saturday 24th March 2012?
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8th December 2011
Restored Upton Cressett Hall wins hidden gem award
One of the finest Tudor manor houses in Shropshire has been voted as the UK’s top hidden gem at an award ceremony. Upton Cressett Hall, near Bridgnorth, beat off competition from some of the country’s top attractions to land the prestigious Hudson’s Heritage Industry Award.
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7th December 2011
The World’s First Christmas Card is Delivered to Ironbridge
Today greetings cards are an essential part of our Christmas celebrations but the custom of exchanging cards did not start until 1843, another wonderful Christmas tradition we have to thank the Victorians for.
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5th December 2011
The Florin Street Band to support ITV’s Text Santa appeal Music Video Filmed at Blists Hill Victorian Town
The spectacular Victorian-themed Christmas song; My Favourite Time of Year by The Florin Street Band, whose music video was filmed at Blists Hill Victorian Town in the Ironbridge Gorge, is set to benefit numerous charities this Christmas as it becomes the theme to ITV’s Text Santa appeal.The YouTube hit recently caused a stir across the pond when the United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own” requested permission to perform it at their high profile concerts in Washington D.C. “ an honour rarely bestowed upon modern-day Christmas songs.
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5th December 2011
Culinary expert welcomed to Blists Hill Victorian Town for Christmas cooking demonstrations
The Ironbridge Gorge Museums are set to welcome culinary expert Simon Smith to Blists Hill Victorian Town for a series of live cooking demonstrations this Christmas. These special cooking demonstrations will take place during the weekends of 10 “ 11 and 17 “ 18 December as part of the Museums’ Victorian Christmas events which will also feature Father Christmas and his reindeer, brass bands and a Punch and Judy show.
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2nd December 2011
Free Cycle Parking Stands for your premises
Shropshire Council currently operates a scheme where they can provide cycle stands for private landowners to collect and install, if they operate buildings open to members of the public.
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2nd December 2011
Festive weekend at Green Wood Centre
The Green Wood Centre in Coalbrookdale, will be hosting two festive events next Sunday (11 December 2011). In the Woodland Hall there will be a craft and gift fair all day, and the Small Woods Association will be holding a Festive Woodlands session for families too.
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30th November 2011
Shropshire Hotel wins Gold in National Green Tourism Scheme
Supporting and promoting the best of local produce has helped the Longmynd Hotel of Church Stretton achieve the top standard in a prestigious national sustainable tourism scheme.
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30th November 2011
Ironbridge Gorge Museums extend ‘Our Sporting Life: Sporting Heroes’ exhibition until 9th September 2012
The Ironbridge Gorge Museums are extending the ‘Our Sporting Life: Sporting Heroes’ exhibition for a further seven months until 9th September 2012 due to popular demand (it was planned to close on 29th February 2012). The temporary display, which celebrates Shropshire’s rich, sporting heritage, forms part of the Science Sport Life programme of events, part of the national ‘Stories of the World’ project, which is at the heart of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad.
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29th November 2011
Ironbridge Gorge Museums, Shropshire - Open during festive break for a great family day out
For a fun day out during the festive period (26 December “ 3 January) go along to the Ironbridge Gorge Museums in Shropshire’s stunning Severn Valley where six of the ten museums will be open daily from 10am until 4pm. They will only be closing on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Whether you are interested in a recreated Victorian town, hands-on interactives, fine china, decorative tiles or the history of iron making, it’s all to be found in this fascinating World Heritage Site.
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29th November 2011
Severn Valley’s ‘Santa’ trains hit a new high in popularity
Times may be hard, and families everywhere are being forced to make cuts and compromises in their spending. But in the Midlands, it seems there’s one seasonal tradition that families are absolutely NOT prepared to compromise upon “ and that’s their annual visit to see Santa at the Severn Valley Railway.
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24th November 2011
Ludlow's New Chocolatier
Daniel Jones, 24 from Bucknell, is Ludlow’s newest and only Master Chocolatier. Following the recent closure of Swan Chocolates, Daniel saw a niche in the local market and an opportunity to finally start his own chocolate business, and has chosen to base himself at Ludlow Food Centre just outside the town.
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23rd November 2011
Christmas Lunches at Dorothy Clive Garden
The Dorothy Clive Garden is currently taking bookings for an exclusive, out of season traditional Christmas lunches on Friday 16th, Saturday 17th, Sunday 18th and Monday 19th December 2011.
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21st November 2011
A Christmas Carol guided walk
Festive fans of the silver screen have the chance to take part in a guided walk through Shrewsbury demonstrating the town’s links to classic film A Christmas Carol.
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18th November 2011
Ludlow Food Centre Butcher wins Top Award
A Shropshire butcher has won ‘Young Butcher of the Year’.
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18th November 2011
Ironbridge Gorge Museums to host the Ironbridge Lecture
The prestigious Ironbridge Lecture will once again be hosted by the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust on Tuesday, 6th December in the Engine Shop at Enginuity in Coalbrookdale. The annual lecture, held in partnership with the University of Birmingham, will be delivered by the University’s Professor of Community History and Director of the BirminghamLives project, Professor Carl Chinn MBE.
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14th November 2011
CHRISTMAS EVENT SET TO BE A REAL CRACKER
Shrewsbury’s festive season is set to start with a bang later this month as organisers plan a cracker of an event.
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10th November 2011
Christmas Shopping at the Ironbridge Gorge Museums
With shops packed with unusual gift ideas the Ironbridge Gorge Museums are the place to head in the run up to Christmas. To help you make a dent in your Christmas shopping list they are holding a series of free special shopping events.
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10th November 2011
AGA Christmas Cooking Demonstration Evening at the Ironbridge Gorge Museums Wednesday 23rd November
Join the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust for a fantastic evening where a feast of Christmas party food and other treats will be created before your very eyes in an iconic AGA range.
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9th November 2011
VIP Guests To View Wellingtons Progress
Cosford’s award winning conservation centre will be opening its doors to visitors for exclusive behind-the-scenes access to aircraft conservation work from Monday 14th to Saturday 19th November.
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9th November 2011
Children take over top jobs at the Ironbridge Gorge Museums!
On Friday, 11th November children and young people in Shropshire will be taking over the Ironbridge Gorge Museums for the day. The activities are being organised as part of Children’s Commissioner’s Takeover Day 2011, a national event led by the Children’s Commissioner for England which gives children and young people the chance to shadow jobs, get involved in decision-making and offer their opinions on key issues.
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7th November 2011
Ironbridge Gorge Museums welcomes news of London 2012 Torch Relay through World Heritage Site
The Trustees, staff & volunteers at the Ironbridge Gorge Museums were said to be ‘over the moon’ when they heard the news that the Olympic Flame will be visiting the World Heritage Site as part of next year’s Torch Relay.
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7th November 2011
Shropshire communities to welcome Olympic Flame
A total of 11 Shropshire communities will welcome the Olympic Flame next May (2012) as it makes its mammoth journey from Greece to the London 2012 Olympic Games.
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4th November 2011
Christmas Lunches at Dorothy Clive Garden
The Dorothy Clive Garden will be opening exclusively out of season for traditional Christmas lunches on Friday 16th, Saturday 17th, Sunday 18th and Monday 19th December 2011.
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4th November 2011
Hawkstone Park receives environmental award
A historic Shropshire tourist attraction has earned a silver award from a nationwide business tourism scheme for its commitment to protecting the planet.
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4th November 2011
VIP Unveils Comper Swift
The Royal Air Force Museum has today officially unveiled the Museum’s latest acquisition, the Comper Swift CLA.7 G-ACGL. The aircraft was unveiled to invited guests including relatives of the aircraft’s designer and of original owner in the Museum’s Hangar 1, where it is now on permanent display to the public.
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3rd November 2011
Museum staff help construct charity pedal car
Staff at RAF Cosford, assisted by staff in the Michael Beetham Conservation Centre at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford have created a pedal car in the form of a World War Two Hurricane aircraft. The pedal car will be entered into a 24 hour charity cycle car race taking place in St Etienne de Chigny in the centre of France. A team of four from RAF Cosford will travel to France for the race in August 2012 hoping to raise money for RAF Charities whilst winning the best design for their pedal car.
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3rd November 2011
Tying the Knot Inside or Out?
Getting married outdoors has been the dream of many brides over the years but only now is it possible in the Ironbridge Gorge.
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1st November 2011
British Sausage Week 2011
Ludlow is renowned for sausages and at the Ludlow Food Centre, John Brereton and his team of butchers, are making a different sausage every day for British Sausage Week.
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26th October 2011
Museum unveils new Spitfire
A Supermarine Spitfire Photo Reconnaissance PR. XIX PM651 is the latest addition to the aircraft collection at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford. This rare reconnaissance Spitfire can now be seen on display in the Museum’s Warplanes Hangar standing next to a Hurricane and a Mk 1 Spitfire.
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26th October 2011
Furnaceman’s Dream
Play inspired by Shakespeare and Ironbridge Heritage - Enginuity 12th and 13th November
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25th October 2011
Making the link between walking and public transport in the Shropshire Hills
Shropshire is leading the way in encouraging people to not only get-out-there, and get walking, but also in using public transport to access footpaths, by-ways and quiet country lanes in some of the most remote and rural locations in Britain.
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24th October 2011
GREAT, GREAT GRANDSON TO HEADLINE WEEKEND OF EVENTS CELEBRATING 200 YEARS SINCE THE BIRTH OF CHARLES DICKENS
Gerald Dickens, the great, great grandson of Charles Dickens is headlining a weekend of celebrations in Shropshire during early 2012, to mark the 200th anniversary since the birth of the renowned author.
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24th October 2011
Police dig new Anderson Shelter at Museum
Earlier this year the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford took delivery of an original Anderson Shelter donated to the Museum by Etruria Industrial Museum, Stoke-On-Trent. The 8ft long by 6ft high shelter will be constructed by officers from Longbridge Police Station assisted by a group of teenagers as part of their community outreach work. It will then be placed in the Museum’s World War II garden enhancing the WWII workshops, used by thousands of school groups each year.
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24th October 2011
Festive Weekends at Blists Hill Victorian Town
Residents at Blists Hill Victorian Town, in the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site, Shropshire, will be busy preparing for Christmas over the two weekends of 10-11 and 17-18 December. Go along to experience the atmosphere of a bygone era and you will be treated to an array of traditional celebrations from the 1800s, listen to stories of life more than 100 years ago, and have a chance to do some Christmas present shopping.
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21st October 2011
Fun & games, and adult courses, on offer at Discovery Centre
The Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre in Craven Arms is getting up-close-and-personal with Live ‘n’ Deadly - CBBC’s popular wildlife and adventure show for kids.
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21st October 2011
Victorian Halloween at Hawkstone Park Historic Follies
Scary Victorian tales will be brought to life in a ghostly Halloween walk around one of Shropshire’s leading tourist attractions. The spooky Trip to Hades around the caves and woods of The Follies at Hawkstone Park in Weston-under-Redcastle, Shrewsbury, will get underway at 6pm on Saturday, October 29.
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21st October 2011
Taste a Flavour of the Olympics with Wenlock Hampers
A flavour of the birthplace of the modern Olympic Games can now be tasted across the globe following the launch of Wenlock Hampers.
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20th October 2011
Half term children’s art competition
Children visiting Cherry's Cafe in Coalbrookdale, over the October half term will have the chance to win prizes if they enter the week-long competition. Cherry's will be running a self-portrait art contest from Friday 22 to Sunday 30 October for visitors to the Cafe at the Greenwood Centre.
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18th October 2011
Wheely Wonderful Cycling Wins Shropshire Hills Sustainable Business Scheme Award
Last Wednesday The Shropshire Hills AONB, had their end of season barbecue for Shropshire Hills Sustainable Business Scheme members and Shropshire Hills Friends.
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18th October 2011
SVR’s Halloween ‘Ghost Trains’ doing scarily well!
THE SEVERN Valley Railway’s first-ever dabble into the world of ghouls and ghosts appears to be heading towards monster success.
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17th October 2011
Wellington Restoration Progress is highlight of Open Week
The award winning Michael Beetham Conservation Centre at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford will be opening its doors to visitors for one special week to enable greater public access and understanding of the Centre's work. From Monday 14th to Saturday 19th November, a range of aircraft and other artefacts in various stages of restoration will be on display daily from 10.15 to 1.00pm. This includes the Centre’s largest project, the Wellington Bomber.
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14th October 2011
LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHERS, MALCOLM and BARBARA LANDER,TO EXHIBIT PHOTOGRAPHS AT DOROTHY CLIVE GARDEN
Local amateur photographers and members of the Whitchurch Photographic Society, Malcolm Lander and Barbara Lander, will be exhibiting a collection of photographs of flora, fauna and wildlife taken in the Dorothy Clive Garden.
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14th October 2011
New All Inclusive Come Dine With Us Cookery and Wine Experience at Eaton Manor in South Shropshire
Eaton Manor Estate in South Shropshire is pleased to announce the launch of a brand new all-inclusive ‘Come Dine With Us’ cookery and wine experience, as part of a luxury two night break, at a special introductory offer of £295 per person.
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13th October 2011
‘SPEED’ – Half Term Fun at Enginuity, Ironbridge Gorge Museums
Over the October half-term, visitors to Enginuity, one of the 10 Ironbridge Gorge Museums, will be able to test their speed and reaction times using state of the art equipment as used by professional sports stars. The exciting event ‘Speed’ has been developed working in partnership with West Midlands for 2012 as part of The Games & Me initiative to encourage as many as possible to engage with and connect with the London 2012 Games across the West Midlands and share their stories about how they have been involved.
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13th October 2011
Half Term Helicopter’s at Cosford
This October Half Term, the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford invites families to join in the free and exciting Helicopter Half Term activity. Taking place from Monday 24th October to Friday 28th October visitors will have the opportunity to see inside a replica Air Ambulance cockpit, speak with Air Ambulance and Search and Rescue helicopter crew, plus take part in a Question and Answer session with ex United States Air Force (USAF) Flight Engineers and Technical Sergeants Chuck Gutshall and Walt Brown.
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12th October 2011
Half Term Activities at the National Trust's Dudmaston Estate
The staff at the National Trust’s Dudmaston Estate have been working hard to develop a range of workshops and activities that families can take part in during the school half-term holidays which they will be running from their meeting centre located at Mose.
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11th October 2011
FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA VICTORIAN STYLE AT BLISTS HILL
Blists Hill Victorian Town in the Ironbridge Gorge, Shropshire will open its doors on the evening of Saturday, 5th November for a spectacular fireworks extravaganza.
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11th October 2011
New Ironbridge Stamp Unveiled
Ironbridge in Shropshire has been included in a new range of first class stamps unveiled by Royal Mail that shows off some of Britain's most famous landmarks.
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7th October 2011
Celebrate Autumn, and the school half term, at the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
The Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, in Craven Arms, is celebrating the onset of Autumn with a mix of hands-on activities and some seasonal walks for all during the upcoming school half term.
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7th October 2011
The Kitchens at Horsley to exhibit at Dorothy Clive Garden FARMERS MARKET
The Dorothy Clive Garden will host a Farmers’ Market on Sunday 9th October from 10.00am to 2.00pm as part of the Autumn Colour Open Weekends during October.
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6th October 2011
Ludlow Food Centre Wins Three British Cheese Awards
A Shropshire cheese producer has won three British Cheese Awards. The Ludlow Food Centre in Bromfield picked up a gold, silver and bronze at an awards ceremony in Cardiff last Friday.
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6th October 2011
New Apprentices Join Award Winning Conservation Centre Team
The Michael Beetham Conservation Centre (MBCC) at Royal Air Force Museum Cosford is delighted to welcome the arrival of two new apprentices, who will join the growing conservation team and award winning Apprenticeship Programme.
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6th October 2011
‘Tis the season to be jolly….!
Hadley Park House Hotel in Shropshire has unpacked the festive bunting and mistletoe in preparation for yet another busy Festive Season.
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5th October 2011
Dorothy Clive Garden to host Farmers Market on Sunday 9th October
The Dorothy Clive Garden will host a Farmers’ Market on Sunday 9th October from 10.00am to 2.00pm as part of the Autumn Colour Open Weekends during October. There will be over twenty farmers, growers and producers from the local area selling their produce that has been grown, reared, caught, brewed, pickled, baked, smoked or processed by each stallholder.
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5th October 2011
Nearly 200 classic cars line-up for SVR’s big transport event
THE CARS which stopped the Earls Court Motor Show in their hey-day - almost 200 of them “ will take the Severn Valley Railway by siege this Sunday, October 9th, as the Kidderminster - Bridgnorth steam heritage line puts on its big transport event of the year - Classic Car & Bike Day.
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4th October 2011
Tanners Wines Wins National Award
Tanners Wines, which has its head office in Shrewsbury, has just been awarded Decanter Magazine's UK Regional Wine Merchant of the Year at the Royal Opera House in London.
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4th October 2011
Severn Valley Railway goes for ‘100% diesel’ experiment
THE SEVERN Valley Railway will take one of the biggest public relations gambles in its 40-year history later this week, when for three days it will run an intensive train service - without a single steam locomotive in sight.
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30th September 2011
FISHMORE HALL AWARDED 2 PRESTIGIOUS ACCOLADES FROM THE AA
The AA has named Fishmore Hall in Ludlow, Shropshire as one of the Top Hotels in the British Isles.
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29th September 2011
‘Forgotten’ war heroes to be recognised at SVR ceremony
NINE ‘forgotten’ military railwaymen who were killed during the Battle of Britain in 1940 when a lone German bomber attacked the railway on which they were training, are to be remembered, more than 60 years on, in a special ceremony at the Severn Valley Railway this Saturday (October 1st).
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28th September 2011
Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Festival attracts record crowds
This year’s Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Festival, held on 24th September 2011, has been branded a huge success by the event organisers, with record crowds of approximately nine thousand people across the day attending the celebrations.
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28th September 2011
GHOSTS & GHOULS RETURN TO BLISTS HILL VICTORIAN TOWN!
Creepy crawlies, ghosts, ghouls and a spooky atmosphere will await you at the Ghostly Gaslight Halloween event at Blists Hill Victorian Town, near Ironbridge, Shropshire on the evening of Saturday, 29th October. Come dressed in your most frightening costume to ward off the mischievous sprits, which will play havoc in the dark and watch out for things that go bump in the night!
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27th September 2011
Dorothy Clive Garden to host FARMERS MARKET on Sunday 9th October 2011
The Dorothy Clive Garden will host a Farmers’ Market on Sunday 9th October from 10.00am to 2.00pm as part of the Autumn Colour Open Weekends during October.
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27th September 2011
It's Official - The Shropshire Hills Welcomes Walkers!
Much Wenlock is the latest market town to be added to a growing list of places in the Shropshire Hills to gain “Walkers Are Welcome” status.
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26th September 2011
Cold War survival workshop for schools
A new and innovative workshop aimed at teaching Key Stage 3 and 4 school children the basic protect and survival techniques used by homeowners during the Cold War has just been launched at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford. Based on the Civil Defence Handbook ‘Protect and Survive’, distributed to all homes as the threat of nuclear attacks rose during the Cold War period, the workshop will examine what you could do to protect yourself, your family and your home under an attack.
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23rd September 2011
Ironbridge receives Lottery grant for CORE - A major London 2012 digital commission by International Artist
Arts Council England has awarded a National Lottery grant of almost £99,000 to the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust for a major London 2012 Cultural Olympiad digital art commission.
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23rd September 2011
Severn Valley Railway whips up ‘Tornado’ for big three-day gala
‘TORNADO’ - the first main line steam locomotive to be built in Britain for nearly 50 years “ returns to the Severn Valley Railway this week as the ‘star turn’ at the Kidderminster - Bridgnorth steam heritage line’s three-day Autumn Steam Gala which starts on Friday - the UK’s busiest and most intensive steam railway event by far.
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22nd September 2011
Marketing agency creates windows into Shropshire’s history
Striking photographs taken by a Shropshire marketing agency that create ‘windows into history’ are to be displayed during celebrations to mark the 25th anniversary of Ironbridge Gorge becoming a World Heritage Site
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16th September 2011
Halloween weekend at Hawkstone Park, a fright to remember!
On Saturday, October 29, Hawkstone Park’s historic Follies hosts its third annual Terror Trail.
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16th September 2011
Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Festival
Celebrates 25th Anniversary: 24th September 2011
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14th September 2011
Woodland craft shop needs more suppliers
The Small Woods Association, in Coalbrookdale, is offering local craftspeople a new way to sell their products. The Association has opened a shop selling locally sourced timber products and woodland artwork at the Greenwood Centre, and is appealing for more artists to submit pieces to sell.
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13th September 2011
Tennis is Art Lecture at Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron
As part of the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust’s Science Sport Life Programme, the Museum is hosting a fascinating lecture on Tennis in Art, presented by Professor Ann Sumner, Director of the Barber Institute of Fine Art, on Wednesday 14th September 2011 at 7.30pm in the Boardroom at Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron.
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13th September 2011
Much Wenlock Roots, Fruits & Shoots Festival
The town of Much Wenlock will be holding its first Food Festival in over twenty five years on the Holy Trinity Church Green on Saturday the 24th of September in order to celebrate local food
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13th September 2011
Make Halloween Clay Monsters at Coalport China Museum
Create your own Halloween monsters at Coalport China Museum, Shropshire during the autumn school half-term. The museum will be running drop-in monster themed ceramic workshops from Monday 24th to Friday 28th October where you can make all manner of strange creatures from clay, which can later be despatched to your home.
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13th September 2011
Half-Term Autumn Wildlife Tile Making Workshops at Jackfield Tile Museum in the Ironbridge Gorge
Discover more about the countryside in autumn at Jackfield Tile Museum in Shropshire’s Ironbridge Gorge. During the school half-term holidays from Monday 24th to Friday 28th October you can join drop-in workshops to decorate ceramic tiles with autumn plant and wildlife themed motifs.
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12th September 2011
Santa Safari at Hawkstone Park
Santa Claus is getting ready to meet children with their Christmas wish lists in a popular magical adventure at a leading Shropshire tourist attraction.
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8th September 2011
Severn Valley debunks false talk of ‘commuter trains to Birmingham’
THE SEVERN Valley Railway has formally distanced itself from newspaper and magazine reports which have falsely raised the prospect of commuter trains on its line, to and from Birmingham.
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8th September 2011
Tennis is Art Lecture at Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron
As part of the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust’s Science Sport Life Programme, the Museum is hosting a fascinating lecture on Tennis in Art, presented by Professor Ann Sumner, Director of the Barber Institute of Fine Art, on Wednesday 14th September 2011 at 7.30pm in the Boardroom at Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron.
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8th September 2011
Celebrating a Decade at The Crown Country Inn.
Last week saw Richard and Jane Arnold of the Crown Country Inn, Munslow celebrate their 10th Anniversary of owning the 17th Century Country Inn and Restaurant. Since opening in August of 2001 Richard a Masterchef of Great Britain has received numerous awards for the quality of his food, most recently being included, yet again, in the Good Food Guide and retaining its 2 AA Rosettes.
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8th September 2011
Busy weekends ahead for RAF Museum
The Royal Air Force Museum Cosford is busy preparing for two major events over the next fortnight , including a ‘Battle of Britain Weekend’ on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th September, followed by ‘Open Cockpits Evening’ taking place on Saturday 17th September.
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6th September 2011
Aged 16-25 and training to be a chef? Do you live within 40 miles of Ludlow? The Skillbuilders Ludlow Young Chef Contest 2011 is looking for you!
The Skillbuilders Ludlow Young Chef Contest, sponsored by Bart Spices, is searching for the chefs of the future in a fantastic competition open to trainee chefs within 40 miles of the ‘foodie’ town of Ludlow. But chefs had better hurry “ the closing date for entry is Sunday 4 September!
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5th September 2011
Dorothy Clive Garden to host Farmers Market on Sunday 9th October 2011
The Dorothy Clive Garden will host a Farmers’ Market on Sunday 9th October from 10.00am to 2.00pm as part of the Autumn Colour Open Weekends during October.
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5th September 2011
Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site Celebrates 25th Anniversary World Heritage Festival 24th September
This year is very special for the Ironbridge Gorge in Shropshire’s stunning Severn Valley as it marks the 25th anniversary since it was designated as one of the UK’s first World Heritage Sites by UNESCO in November 1986, alongside such sites as Stonehenge and the Giant’s Causeway. A series of exciting events, festivals and activities is planned to celebrate this significant milestone, which look back over its history and forward to the next 25 years.
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5th September 2011
Enginuity Converts Power Tools into Racing Cars
Join in the Enginuity Power Tool Grand Prix and Speed event exploring everything speedy during autumn half-term week from 22nd to 30th October. Amazing activities and demonstrations will reveal how power tools can be converted into speedy racing machines at the Coalbrookdale design and technology centre, near Ironbridge, Shropshire.
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5th September 2011
Ironbridge Gorge Museum’s Charity Golf Day
Golfers are invited to take part in a charity golf day which will raise vital funds for the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust. The annual event takes place at Worfield Golf Club on Wednesday, 12 October. The competition welcomes teams of four players and is open to everyone. Individuals are also very welcome to take part.
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5th September 2011
Santa Claus to work a double shift at Hawkstone Park this Christmas
There will be a jolly familiar face posing at the best man in a number of Shropshire wedding photos this winter.
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1st September 2011
Author re-tells 500 year old story
A local author will retell the tragic story of Katherine More at a special event in Much Wenlock next month. Phil Revell will present his research at the Edge Arts Centre on Friday 30th September.
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31st August 2011
Festive Weekends at Blists Hill Victorian Town
Residents at Blists Hill Victorian Town, in the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site, Shropshire, will be busy preparing for Christmas over the two weekends of 10-11 and 17-18 December. Go along to experience the atmosphere of a bygone era and you will be treated to an array of traditional celebrations from the 1800s, listen to stories of life more than 100 years ago, and have a chance to do some Christmas present shopping.
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31st August 2011
FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA VICTORIAN STYLE AT BLISTS HILL
Blists Hill Victorian Town in the Ironbridge Gorge, Shropshire will open its doors on the evening of Saturday, 5th November for a spectacular fireworks extravaganza.
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31st August 2011
GHOSTS & GHOULS RETURN TO BLISTS HILL VICTORIAN TOWN!
Creepy crawlies, ghosts, ghouls and a spooky atmosphere will await you at the Ghostly Gaslight Halloween event at Blists Hill Victorian Town, near Ironbridge, Shropshire on the evening of Saturday, 29th October.
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31st August 2011
THE INTERNATIONAL GARDEN PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR EXHIBITION TRAVELS TO IRONBRIDGE!
The fourth International Garden Photographer of the Year exhibition is to be exhibited at the Ironbridge Gorge Museum, Shropshire, from 18th July to 1st September 2012.
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31st August 2011
SVR opens its ‘inner sanctum’ for ‘Peep behind the Scenes’ weekend
THE SEVERN Valley Railway’s engine and carriage sheds, engineering workshops and signalboxes, and many other strategically important installations normally ‘out of bounds’ to the public, will be opened up to visitors this coming Saturday and Sunday (September 3rd & 4th), when the steam heritage line stages a ‘Peep behind the Scenes’ weekend, for only the second time.
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31st August 2011
Hawkstone youngster completes quick turnaround to lift Lee Westwood trophy
A young Shropshire golfer was in and out in no-time as he won the Lee Westwood Trophy just days after representing his country in Europe.
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26th August 2011
Spectacular Eagle Swoops Down on Caravan Dealership
Shrewsbury caravan dealership Salop Leisure promised something spectacular to replace an impressive Welsh dragon sculpture at its Emstrey headquarters …….. now the company has unveiled a giant eagle.
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26th August 2011
‘Furnaceman’s Dream’ A Play inspired by Shakespeare and Ironbridge Heritage
A local drama group is staging an unusual play which combines Shakespeare with musical theatre and takes its inspiration from the Ironbridge Gorge’s industrial heritage. Furnaceman’s Dream is being presented by the Telford and District Light Operatic Players (Tadlop) in the Engine Shop at Enginuity, Coalbrookdale on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th November, near the site of the Old Furnace used by Abraham Darby.
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24th August 2011
Museum commemorates Battle of Britain with family weekend
The Royal Air Force Museum Cosford will be commemorating the Battle of Britain, considered the most important event in Royal Air Force history, with a family weekend of events and activities for the whole family to enjoy, including a flypast on Saturday from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Spitfire (weather permitting).
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24th August 2011
THE THRILL OF THE RACE AT LOCAL GO-KART RALLY
Thrill-seekers in Shropshire can have their fill this weekend when the regional heat of a Go-Kart Rally tournament comes to Telford.Competitors will battle it out at the heat on Sunday 28 August at The Edge Adventure Activities in Much Wenlock as part of Go Kart Rally, in association with Screwfix, Peugeot and power tool brand Evolution, and people in Shropshire are invited to come on down and experience the race day which begins at 10.30.
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24th August 2011
Museum hosts exclusive Gala Ball
An exclusive charity Gala Ball will be held at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford on Saturday 8th October 2011. Organised in partnership by the RAF Benevolent Fund and the RAF Museum with support from RAF Cosford, the evening will start with a champagne reception under the wings of the mighty Vulcan and other aircraft within the National Cold War Exhibition.
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24th August 2011
Dorothy Clive Garden hosts children's games throughout July and August
The Dorothy Clive Garden will be hosting the popular Plant Hunters’ Fair on Sunday 28th and Monday 29th August 2011. This fund raising event, which is now in its third year, will feature sixteen specialist nurseries with a national standing as well as small local plant growers from around the country.
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24th August 2011
Severn Valley Railway brings the seaside to the West Midlands!
IT’S ALMOST 100 miles as the seagull flies from the Severn Valley Railway to the nearest ‘decent’ sandy beach at Barmouth, on the mid-Wales coast. Or if you don’t mind a muddy estuary and the constant drone of traffic on the M4 motorway, there’s always Severn Beach, a mere 85 miles ‘down country’ on the outskirts of Bristol. But during the three days of this coming weekend’s August Bank Holiday (Saturday August 27th - Monday August 29th), the Severn Valley Railway will give local families the best possible reason NOT to go driving off to the coast, or joining the inevitable tailbacks of bank holiday traffic. It’s bringing the seaside into the heart of the West Midlands!
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24th August 2011
'Tis the season to be jolly!
The summer holidays are barely finished, and Hadley Park House Hotel is already unpacking the festive bunting and mistletoe in preparation for another busy Festive Season. And with a newly appointed head chef, and a recently opened state-of-the-art function suite, one of Shropshires hottest hotels is now hoping Santa will bring it a bumper sack of Christmas party bookings.
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22nd August 2011
Welcome to Hadley Park House Hotel...just don’t mention the war!
Hadley Park becomes Fawlty Towers for three nights in September, as Basil Fawlty, Manuel and Sybil bring mayhem and madness to this highly acclaimed Shropshire hotel and restaurant. The Fawlty Towers experience has become an established part Hadley Park House Hotel’s events calendar, and is once again expected to be sell-out occasions.
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22nd August 2011
Step Into Oswestry’s Past For Free!
Following last year’s successful Historic Open Days, the organisers, Oswestry Heritage Forum, have planned a set of activities from the 8th to the 11th of September, to bring people into closer contact with their rich past, with funding support from local Joint Committees. This will be a once-in-a-year chance to discover hidden architectural treasures and enjoy a wide range of tours, events and activities which will bring an exciting and vibrant local history and culture to life.
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22nd August 2011
Swiss Bridge Re-opens at Shropshire Tourist Attraction
A bridge which is a favourite with visitors to a Shropshire tourist attraction is to re-open this month following major renovation work.
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19th August 2011
Move over Russell Crowe - Britainnia's Gladiators are coming to Wroxeter!
In Roman society, Gladiatorial combat was seen as the ultimate spectator sport, with two well-trained warriors facing each other in mortal combat. Over the August bank holiday weekend, English Heritage is inviting the public to witness the unique spectacle for themselves as Wroxeter Roman City welcomes the Gladiators!
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19th August 2011
Civil War Face Off at Stokesay Castle!
The clock will turn back 366 years at Stokesay Castle, near Ludlow, on Sunday 28 and bank holiday Monday 29 August, when Royalists will face off against Parliamentarians in a dramatic recreation of the siege of Stokesay!
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18th August 2011
Time flies when you’re having fun!
After a hectic summer of thrilling activities at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford, next week’s final August Activity is dedicated to a flying theme guaranteed to excite youngsters - ‘Mini Kites and Windmills’, a hands-on workshop to get all the family working together that will run from 22nd to 26th of August.
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18th August 2011
Discover rural attractions on Much Wenlock’s ‘Marathon Trails’
Fifty one Shropshire-based rural tourist attractions are giving their businesses an extra boost in the run up to the 2012 Olympic Games through an initiative funded by the Rural Development Programme for England. All are within the magic 26 mile ‘marathon’ radius of Much Wenlock, home of the Wenlock Olympian Games and inspiration for the modern day Olympics. And all the businesses are included in a series of four ‘Marathon Trail’ guides, which tell visitors about special places to go and things to do in the county.
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18th August 2011
Hercules makes final flight into Cosford
The Royal Air Force Museum Cosford took delivery of its latest acquisition last week, an RAF Hercules C130K Mk.3 transport aircraft. The aircraft made its final flight into RAF Cosford at 11.30am on 12th August after a farewell flypast over the Museum.
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18th August 2011
Shropshire back where it belongs on Google Maps
Shropshire Tourism is delighted to report that Shrewsbury is not in a river in Powys anymore!
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17th August 2011
Fun Kids, PURE, Ironbridge and Chuck the Eco Duck launch summer story writing competition
Fun Kids, the UK’s only radio station for kids, has teamed up with Ironbridge Gorge Museums, Chuck the Eco Duck and PURE to help promote literacy through a summer story writing competition.
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17th August 2011
Dorothy Clive Garden is to host the popular Plant Hunters' Fair
The Dorothy Clive Garden will be hosting the popular Plant Hunters’ Fair on Sunday 28th and bank holiday Monday 29th August 2011. This fund raising event, which is now in its third year, will feature sixteen specialist nurseries with a national standing as well as small local plant growers from around the country.
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11th August 2011
Severn Valley Railway statement on media speculation about an extension to Ironbridge
Proposals for an extension of the Severn Valley Railway into the Ironbridge Gorge have been mooted for a very long time; however the Railway has always had more important priorities.
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11th August 2011
Space theme for family activity
As we reach the half way point of the long summer break, you may be running out of ideas to keep the children entertained. If so, why not bring them along to the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford between 15th & 19th of August and let them make their own ‘Moon Machine’? In addition to this activity for youngsters the museum also has a climbing wall, an exhilarating flight simulator, interactive play area ‘Fun ‘n Flight’ plus over 70 historic aircraft on display “ all guaranteed to keep the kids goggle eyed and open mouthed.
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10th August 2011
A Centre of Excellence for Walking
The Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre is aiming to encourage all of its visitors to put their best foot forward, and walk the footpaths and quiet country lanes of the county this summer.
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10th August 2011
Cockpits open to aviation fans
The Royal Air Force Museum Cosford will be opening up its doors to visitors for a special evening event taking pace on Saturday 17th September 2011. During ‘Open Cockpits Evening’, a selection of historic aircraft and cockpits will be available for close viewing for a limited number of visitors, allowing rare inside access to some of the World’s most historic aircraft.
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9th August 2011
Shakespeare comes to the Dorothy Clive Garden
The Dorothy Clive Garden will host an open air production of Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ on Saturday 13th August at 6.30pm by the Belvedere Pavilion in the garden.
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9th August 2011
Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Festival Review Open Meeting – 10 August
Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site Festival bosses are urging the local community to get involved with the development of this year’s landmark celebrations. A couple of open meetings were held earlier in the summer so residents and businesses could find out more about the event and contribute their ideas to the planning process. Everyone is now welcome to come along to a review meeting on 10th August.
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9th August 2011
Celebrate St Bartholomew’s Day at Blists Hill Victorian Town
Celebrate St Bartholomew’s Day at Blists Hill Victorian Town in the Ironbridge Gorge, Shropshire on Wednesday, 24th August with drama, wizardry, Victorian games and fun family entertainment.
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9th August 2011
Ludlow Cafe Makes New Appointments
A popular South Shropshire cafe has hired additional staff to cope with growing demand. The Ludlow Food Centre’s Conservatory Barn Cafe has recently hired 6 new members of staff including a new chef.
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8th August 2011
Dress Up and Join the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party at Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
Blists Hill Victorian Town, near Ironbridge, Shropshire will be hosting a themed event over the late summer Bank holiday weekend of 27th-29th August based on the much-loved Victorian novel by Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland, which tells the story of seven-and-half-year-old Alice who falls down a rabbit hole into a fantasy world.
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8th August 2011
Festival season reaches Shropshire resort
Festival season is entering full swing at one of Shropshire’s leading golf courses. But there will be no need for tents or wellies on the trimmed fairways and pristine greens of Hawkstone Park’s renowned courses as it hosts its annual Festival Week.
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8th August 2011
Maize Maze set to open
A leading Shropshire tourist attraction has grown with the opening of its Maize Maze.
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4th August 2011
Sculpture Exhibition at Ludlow Castle
An exhibition of work by the artist Stephen Cox, 'The Meaning of Stone', is being held at Ludlow Castle from 25th September to 6th November 2011.
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3rd August 2011
Enjoy the fun of flight next week at Cosford
This summer holiday, the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford has created a range of interactive ‘August Activities’ to keep the children entertained and having fun. From the 8-12 August there will be a fun of flight theme as children make and colour in their own paper gliders and parachutes then test how well they fly.
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3rd August 2011
Ludlow Food Centre Wins 3 Great Taste Awards
A Shropshire food producer has won awards with a selection of its products. The Ludlow Food Centre in Bromfield has been awarded three Great Taste Awards by the Guild of Fine Food.
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2nd August 2011
Sherlock Holmes Detective Weekend at Blists Hill Victorian Town is 'Elementary by Dear Watson'
Amateur sleuths and budding private detectives can help Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson solve a mysterious crime, which has taken place at Blists Hill Victorian Town in the Ironbridge Gorge over the weekend of Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th August. Come along and try your hand at forensic science, taking fingerprints, printing reward posters and matching plaster cast footprints to different shoes.
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1st August 2011
Wartime Dance takes guests back to 1940’s
Members of the public are invited to join the Aerospace Museum Society’s popular 1940’s Hangar Dance taking place at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford on Saturday 15th October 2011. The event will transport guests back to the era of Big Bands, Jive Bunnies and Jitter-buggers with a fun packed evening of entertainment.
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29th July 2011
Dorothy Clive Garden hosts children's games throughout July and August
The Dorothy Clive Garden is hosting Garden Games for children, daily from now to Sunday 4th September 2011. This special fundraising event admits all children up to the age of 18 for free and accompanying adult visitors at the discounted entrance price of £3.00.
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29th July 2011
Calling all young detectives…we need your help!
If you’re currently searching for something to keep the younger members of the family entertained during the summer holidays, at a time when family budgets are being squeezed ever tighter, why not give them a day out at the Royal Air Force Museum, Cosford?
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28th July 2011
Nicholas Crane in Ludlow
Tune into BBC 2 at 9pm tonight (28th July 2011) to see the popular presenter Nicholas Crane in Ludlow, the first location in his new TV series 'Town'.
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27th July 2011
BBC to Re-run Victorian Pharmacy Filmed at Blists Hill
The fascinating Victorian Pharmacy series, mainly filmed at Blists Hill Victorian Town in the Ironbridge Gorge, is to be re-run by BBC 2 at 7pm every Monday over the summer. Now being broadcast in 30-minute slots, as opposed to the original hour, it takes a look at the dynamic world of the pharmacy from the beginning of Queen Victoria's reign in 1837 right through to her death in 1901.
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26th July 2011
CARAVAN FIRM CELEBRATING SILVER JUBILEE OF FLOWER SHOW SPONSORSHIP
A leading caravan dealership will be celebrating 25 years of sponsorship of Shrewsbury Flower Show next month.
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26th July 2011
Industry mogul Nick Paul leads Severn Valley Railway into new era
THE SEVERN Valley Railway has moved into a new phase in its evolution with the appointment of Nick Paul - one of the West Midlands’ leading industrialists of the last decade - as Chairman of its operating company, Severn Valley Railway (Holdings) plc.
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25th July 2011
Myths and Magic at Hawkstone Park
A fairy treasure hunt will take children on a magical tour around a top Shropshire tourist attraction to pick up clues to solve a mythical mystery.
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25th July 2011
Yo Ho Ho and a Bottle of Rum!
Come along to Blists Hill Victorian Town over the weekend of Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st July dressed as a pirate or your favourite character from Robert Louis Stevenson’s famous novel, Treasure Island. The open-air museum in Shropshire’s Ironbridge Gorge will be running a special literary themed event with actors recreating scenes from the popular maritime book of mutiny and buried treasure.
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22nd July 2011
Severn Valley Railway clips 20% off fares for the school holidays!
The Severn Valley Railway is making a conscious and very deliberate overture to families and children during the schools summer holidays, by cutting its train fares by up to 20 per cent.
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22nd July 2011
‘Millennium Squadron Print’ exhibition goes on display
A unique collection of aviation prints will be on display at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford from Friday 29th July 2011. The ‘Millennium Squadron Print’ exhibition is a collection of aviation prints of UK Armed Forces Flying Units that were in existence at 12.01am on the 1st January 2000.
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19th July 2011
Dorothy Clive Garden hosts children's games throughout July and August
The Dorothy Clive Garden will host Garden Games for children, daily from Saturday 23rd July to Wednesday 31st August 2011. This special fundraising event admits all children up to the age of 18 for free and accompanying adult visitors at the discounted entrance price of £3.00.
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19th July 2011
Bert Williams recalls RAF and football memories in podcast
The Royal Air Force Museum is delighted to announce that as part of its monthly podcast series football legend and World War II veteran Bert Williams has generously given his time to narrate this month’s podcast “Bert Williams “ PTI”.
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19th July 2011
Shropshire's Biggest Contemporary Craft and Fine Food Event - Gorgeous 2011, this October.
Designer makers from The Shropshire Guild of Contemporary Craft and guests will be holding their annual ‘Gorgeous’ selling exhibition this October at Enginuity, Ironbridge. The Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust and The Shropshire Guild have come together once again to organise this wonderful event to be held over the weekend of Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th of October.
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18th July 2011
I’m a sixth former get me out of here…!
Local sixth form students aged 17-19 from Wednesfield High School, Wolverhampton, will be taking part in a two day challenge titled “I’m a sixth former get me out of here…!” This creative curriculum challenge, loosely based on the TV series “I’m a celebrity get me out of here…!” will be taking place on 18-19 July 2011 taking students on a 30+ mile round trip. Students will face a number of tough team tasks and individual challenges over the two days in order to earn their meals and rewards.
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18th July 2011
Challenge yourself with a walk over the edge
A South Shropshire landmark is set to host a challenging event as part of a national drive to get people out and about. As part of the National Trust’s Walking Festival later this year, there will be an 18 mile walk or run along Wenlock Edge on 23 October 2011.
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18th July 2011
Ironbridge Gorge Museums Celebrate London 2012 Open Weekend
With just a year to go you can celebrate the London 2012 Open Weekend, Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th July, at the Ironbridge Gorge Museums in Shropshire. The Science, Sport, Life Festival on Saturday 23rd July is a fun family event on the Green at Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron, with plenty of free opportunities to try different sports and activities, while on Sunday 24th you can watch the Blists Hill Victorian Town residents compete in a series of quirky, historic challenges.
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18th July 2011
Messing about on the river - in a coracle!
Ironbridge Coracle Regatta, held between 12noon and 4pm on Bank Holiday Monday, 29th August attracts coracle makers and paddlers from all over Britain to participate in an array of madcap races. Featuring team games, coracle polo matches and other fiercely contended competitions, it takes place along the picturesque stretch of the River Severn at Dale End Park, Ironbridge.
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18th July 2011
Severn Valley Railway trains become a 'moving stage' for non-stop dance event
Wedding trains, football trains, jazz trains, murder mystery trains “ even funeral trains “ the Severn Valley Railway has run all of these and more over the past 40 years. But on Saturday next, July 23rd, the railway will play host to an entirely new kind of experience, turning its carriages into a moving stage for a near two-hour non-stop theatrical performance by more than 300 dancers.
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15th July 2011
Love Coffee delighted with five star hygiene rating
The popular Love Coffee restaurant at leading Shropshire caravan dealership Salop Leisure is celebrating a top five-star rating from the National Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
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15th July 2011
Models take to the skies this weekend
Hundreds of scale models of iconic aircraft will be taking to the skies this weekend at the annual Large Model Aircraft Rally taking place at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford. This famous air show in miniature is an absolute must see for any aviation enthusiast.
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14th July 2011
Salop Leisure Out to Impress Britain in Bloom Judges
Leading caravan dealership Salop Leisure is determined to impress Britain in Bloom competition judges when they begin a tour of Shrewsbury at the company’s headquarters on Monday, July 18.
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13th July 2011
Summer Fun For Families
This summer holiday, the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford has created a range of interactive ‘August Activities’ that will get families working together and having fun. Each week throughout August will have an exciting activity dedicated to it. These creative and fun workshops will run from 1st to 31st August and all materials for these hands-on sessions will be provided by the Museum. Sessions will run from 11.00am-12.30pm and 2.00pm-3.30pm. Tickets will be available at the admissions desk on arrival and participation costs just £1.00 per person, to cover the cost of materials.
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12th July 2011
Museum is Highly Commended at National Apprenticeship Awards
The Michael Beetham Conservation Centre at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford has been ‘Highly Commended’ at The National Apprenticeship Awards 2011. The Museum was nominated in the ‘Small Employer of the Year’ category, for a second year in a row, at the prestigious event held in London.
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12th July 2011
Join Creative Ceramic Workshops in the Ironbridge Gorge during summer school holidays
Visit Coalport China Museum and Jackfield Tile Museum in Shropshire’s Ironbridge Gorge during the summer school holidays from 25th July to 2nd September and join drop-in ceramic workshops where you can discover your creative side. The fun, hands-on activities will vary from day-to-day and you can design your own pieces to be sent home later.
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12th July 2011
Celebrate St Bartholomew's Day at Blists Hill Victorian Town
Celebrate St Bartholomew’s Day at Blists Hill Victorian Town in the Ironbridge Gorge, Shropshire on Wednesday, 24th August with drama, wizardry, Victorian games and fun family entertainment. The event is part of a programme of days out, exhibitions and festivals celebrating the 25th anniversary of Ironbridge Gorge being designated as one of the UK’s first World Heritage Sites in 1986.
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12th July 2011
Sherlock Holmes Detective Weekend at Blists Hill Victorian Town is 'Elementary by Dear Watson'
Amateur sleuths and budding private detectives can help Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson solve a mysterious crime, which has taken place at Blists Hill Victorian Town in the Ironbridge Gorge over the weekend of Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th August. Come along and try your hand at forensic science, taking fingerprints, printing reward posters and matching plaster cast footprints to different shoes.
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12th July 2011
Mad Hatter's Tea Party at Blist's Hill Victorian Town
Blists Hill Victorian Town, near Ironbridge, Shropshire will be hosting a themed event over the late summer Bank holiday weekend of 27th “ 29th August based on the much-loved Victorian novel by Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland, which tells the story of seven-and-half-year-old Alice who falls down a rabbit hole into a fantasy world.
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12th July 2011
Maize Maze florishes at Hawkstone Park
The prayers of a leading Shropshire tourist attraction have been answered at last ahead of the opening of its Maize Maze this month. The new addition to the historic Follies, golf courses, hotel and restaurant at Hawkstone Park will see a replica of a Chinook Helicopter grow from maze at the popular venue.
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11th July 2011
Shropshire golf centre hoping for continued European dominance at The Open
One Shropshire attraction has its fingers crossed that Europe’s domination of world golf will continue at Royal St George’s next week.
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11th July 2011
Secretary of State visits Shropshire as the County prepares for London 2012
The Rt. Hon Jeremy Hunt MP, Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media & Sport visited Shropshire on Saturday, 9th July as the guest of Philip Dunne MP, Member of Parliament for Ludlow. The Secretary of State visited Much Wenlock, the birthplace of the modern Olympic movement and the Ironbridge Gorge, the Birthplace of Industry as part of the county’s exciting preparations for London 2012.
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8th July 2011
Steam Gallopers at Blists Hill Victorian Town Celebrate 100 Years
A fantastic set of steam gallopers will celebrate their centenary this summer at Blists Hill Victorian Town in the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site.
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8th July 2011
Free Summer Events in the Ironbridge Gorge: July - September
Everyone is invited to come and enjoy some great free, fun family events in the Ironbridge Gorge this summer. They are all part of a programme of days out, exhibitions and festivals celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Gorge being designated as one of the UK’s first World Heritage Sites in 1986.
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7th July 2011
New book reveals how W.G. Grace crossed the line first in the original London Games...in 1866
Cricketer W.G.Grace won the 440 yards hurdles, in the forerunner of the modern Olympic Games in London, in 1866.
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7th July 2011
It is an Olympian task to reveal this tale
It is an Olympian task to reveal this tale, especially as it about to be ‘told’ not merely mute, but behind the full masks of just three actors.
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6th July 2011
Lancaster flying display set to be a highlight for large model aircraft show
Visitors at the Large Model Aircraft Rally, taking place at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford on 16-17 July, will be treated to a flying display from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Lancaster - scheduled for 2.35pm on the Saturday (subject to weather and operational requirements).
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5th July 2011
Yo Ho Ho and a Bottle of Rum!
Come along to Blists Hill Victorian Town over the weekend of Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st July dressed as a pirate or your favourite character from Robert Louis Stevenson’s famous novel, Treasure Island.
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5th July 2011
40% Discount at Ironbridge Gorge Museums for Shropshire Residents
Ironbridge Gorge Museums is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the World Heritage Site with a 40% discount for Shropshire residents.
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5th July 2011
Italian student experiences the Ludlow Food Centre
A young Italian student from Pesaro, a seaside town in the middle of Italy, has recently moved to the Shropshire town of Ludlow. His journey has been organised by Carole Clayton, chair of Ludlow Chamber of Trade through the Rural Meeting Place, in collaboration with Training 2000.
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1st July 2011
Spitfire Display for National Service Men and Women
The National Service (RAF) Association will be holding their annual reunion and parade at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford on Sunday 3rd July 2011 from 10.00am. Visitors and guests will be treated to a flying display by two Spitfires from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight scheduled for 1.00pm (weather permitting).
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30th June 2011
Three New Luxury Cottages in North Shropshire
Award-winning Combermere Abbey near Whitchurch can now offer guests an even greater choice of luxurious self catering accommodation after successfully securing a £150,000 grant from the Tourism Connect Programme.
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30th June 2011
The Big Bang event explores exciting careers for students
Hundreds of school children from across the West Midlands participated in the West Midlands’ regional Big Bang Fair, hosted at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford on Wednesday 29th June 2011.
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29th June 2011
Gold Accolade for Local Country Park
A Country Park near Ellesmere has been recognised by Visit England “ the national tourist board as being one of the best accommodation providers in Shropshire.
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29th June 2011
Midland Gliding Club Seeks New Members
Midland Gliding Club on the Long Mynd is one of the oldest and certainly the highest gliding club in the UK.
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29th June 2011
Salop Leisure to sell new book about The Lion Hotel
A new book charting the history of Shrewsbury’s famous Lion Hotel is being sold at leading caravan dealership Salop Leisure in the town.
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28th June 2011
Dickens relative to launch new book about the Lion Hotel, Shrewsbury
The great, great grandson of Charles Dickens will be launching a new book about Shrewsbury’s Lion Hotel Friday 1st July at 11.45am until 12.30pm.
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28th June 2011
Challenge Yourself with a Walk Over the Edge
As part of the National Trust’s Walking Festival later this year, there will be an 18 mile walk or run along Wenlock Edge on 23 October 2011.
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24th June 2011
Rare Birds at Hawkstone Park
A team of volunteers has completed its annual ringing project to study rare birds at Hawkstone Park in Shropshire.
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24th June 2011
Football legend Bert Williams shares RAF wartime memories
Royal Air Museum Cosford - Thursday 30th June 2011 11.30am
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23rd June 2011
Sponsor a tree at Ludlow Castle
Following on from their successful open day on May 18th, Ludlow Castle is offering the unique chance to sponsor a tree within its grounds to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Castle’s purchase by Lord Powis in 1811. The purchase saved the Castle from Government plans of the day to pull it down and sell the stone and timber.
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22nd June 2011
Dorothy Clive Garden hosts Craft Fair in partnership with North Staffs Guild of Craftsmen
Friday 24th - Sunday 26th July 2011
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21st June 2011
Scalextric For Schools Challenge
Secondary school children from across the country will be taking part in a giant size scalextric event, hosted at the RAF Museum Cosford on Sunday 26th June. ‘Scalextric4Schools’ will see teams of students aged 11-18, from as far away as Devon participating. The event aims to inspire students to take Science and Engineering related subjects for Higher Education and as a career.
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21st June 2011
Dakota Flypast for Armed Forces Veterans
The Royal Air Force Museum Cosford is inviting Veterans, young and old, from all three services to join as one to celebrate Armed Forces Day on Saturday 25th June. During this special reunion, hosted by Museum staff, all Veterans will be treated to a full day’s programme of events and activities.
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20th June 2011
'Allo, 'Allo!' stars boost SVR’s two big '1940s Weekends'
Stars from the cast of the hugely popular BBC sitcom 'Allo, 'Allo!' will be centre-stage when the Severn Valley Railway turns back the clock once more and rolls out its big wartime nostalgia '1940s Weekends', on June 25th & 26th and July 2nd & 3rd.
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15th June 2011
75th Anniversary of the first Wellington flight
First Flight 15th June 1936
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14th June 2011
International Mountain Board Series Rolls into Shropshire
The Edge Mountainboard Centre, near Much Wenlock, will be hosting Round Two of the 2011 International Mountainboard Series on the 18th and 19th of May.
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13th June 2011
Father's Day at The Follies at Hawkstone Park
Instead of buying the usual tie or jumper for Father’s Day, would your dad be tempted to have a go at clay pigeon shooting or enjoy the challenge of having a go at off-road driving?
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9th June 2011
Shropshire Author goes 'Walking with Boomerang' for Dog Charity
Dogs like Shropshire! - and with 3,500 miles of walkies available it's easy to see why. But if you are having difficulties knowing which walk to take here's a book that will help you find some of the best dog friendly routes in the county.
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6th June 2011
Derby Day Down at the Farm
This Sunday sees the dawn of another first down at Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom near Telford, Shropshire.
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3rd June 2011
Permanent Tribute to National Service Men and Women Unveiled at Parade
The National Service (RAF) Association will be holding their annual reunion and parade at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford on Sunday 3rd July 2011 from 10.00am.
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1st June 2011
Hawkstone Park Golf Centre recieves top of the range revamp
One of Shropshire’s leading golf centres has received a top of the range revamp thanks to the sport’s number one ball fitter.
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31st May 2011
Severn Valley Carriage Works turns out first ‘external’ contract coach
The Severn Valley Railway’s carriage restoration department at Bewdley, reorganised last year as a stand-alone profit centre under the name SVR Carriage Contracts, has just completed its first ‘external’ contract.
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27th May 2011
Severn Valley runs £10 Special Train to aid Stricken Heritage Line
THE SEVERN Valley Railway, floored by severe flooding in 2007 and forced to substantially rebuild much of its 16-mile line between Kidderminster and Bridgnorth, is helping another steam ‘heritage’ railway to get back on its feet, after an embankment collapse in January which cut the line in two.
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27th May 2011
Marathon Man Runs through Shropshire - with help from Wroxeter Hotel
One man’s incredible charity run of 12 marathons in 12 consecutive days across a dozen counties took him through Shropshire - and he was helped with a free overnight stay and breakfast from The Wroxeter Hotel.
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26th May 2011
Half Term Fun for Families at the Royal Air Force Museum
31st May - 3rd June 2011, 11am - 12.30pm and 2pm - 3.30pm
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25th May 2011
ROAMING ROMANS SET CHILDREN’S CHALLENGE AT WROXETER ROMAN CITY!
Saturday 28 May to Sunday 5 June 2011
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24th May 2011
WANTED: KNIGHTS AND PRINCESSES AT STOKESAY CASTLE!
Sunday 29 & Bank Holiday Monday 30 May 2011
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23rd May 2011
Stunning Views, Fascinating Gardens and Home-baked Cakes
Wentnor and Norbury Open Gardens Sunday 29th May and Bank Holiday Monday 30th May, 2pm to 6pm
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23rd May 2011
Take a ‘Slow’ Family Foodie Walk
Have you ever wanted to eat your way round Ludlow taking in the best of local seasonal produce? Now in its third successful year, the Slow Food Ludlow Mini Magnalonga will take place on Sunday 12th June (11.30-12pm start). The event is for all those that want to discover a bit more about Ludlow’s fantastic food and drink offer by doing a walk with food stops with a family quiz on route. This family friendly event is for the young and old, taking in some of Ludlow’s most beautiful views and exciting food venues. At each stop you will be served a course, the route has five stops in total and is no more than three miles.
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20th May 2011
The Dorothy Clive Garden Extends Hours for Late Spring Opening
The Dorothy Clive Garden will be hosting six late evening openings commencing on Tuesday 24th May 2011.
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19th May 2011
Stunning Views, Fascinating Gardens and Home-Baked Cakes
Wentnor and Norbury Open Gardens,Sunday 29th May and Bank Holiday Monday 30th May, 2pm to 6pm
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18th May 2011
60th Anniversary of Valiant's First Flight
Wednesday 18th May 2011 will mark the 60th Anniversary of the first flight of the Vickers-Armstrongs Valiant. Part of the Royal Air Forces V-Bomber nuclear deterrent during the 1950’s and 1960’s, the Valiant was the first of the V-bombers to make it into the air, when prototype WB210 took to the skies on 18th May 1951.
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17th May 2011
Beatles tribute band opens at SVR ’60s revival spectacular
IT’S BEEN A Hard Day’s Night already for the organisers of Kidderminster’s ground-breaking three-day ‘Sounds of the ‘60s’ pop and nostalgia festival at the Severn Valley Railway “ but though it seems they’ve been working Eight Days A Week, it’s all Come Together nicely, no further Help is needed - and they Feel Fine!
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17th May 2011
Welcome to Olympian Shropshire
Shropshire is turning back the clocks to 1864 when Shrewsbury will once again host the Shropshire Olympian Festival on 17th, 18th and 19th June in the Quarry Park with the biggest cultural festival Shropshire has ever seen.
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16th May 2011
Double win for Museum at Apprenticeship Awards
The Michael Beetham Conservation Centre at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford has for the second year in a row, been awarded the West Midlands Regional Winner of the ‘Small Employer of the Year Award’, at The Apprenticeship Awards 2011. It was a double win for the Museum as 2nd year Apprentice, Nathan Pugh was highly commended in the ‘Advanced Apprentice of the Year’ category.
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13th May 2011
Environment Weekend at Hawkstone Historic Park & Follies
Dig out your wellies and head to the Environment Weekend at The Follies in Shrewsbury for a fun, educational Whitsun Holiday activity.
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13th May 2011
Schools set to participate in local Olympics
Local school children from across the West Midlands will be taking part in the Olympics 2012 Inspire to Aim Higher event, hosted at the RAF Museum Cosford on Tuesday 17th May. This special event is a collaboration with Wednesfield High School, together with South Cheshire College and Kingswood Outdoor Education Centre. The event aims to promote participation, inclusion and competition, whilst highlighting the values of the Olympic and Paralympic movement.
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12th May 2011
Dudmaston open for National Garden Scheme Day
Dudmaston Hall are opening their gardens to visitors this Saturday (14th May) in conjunction with the National Garden Scheme. Being predominantly a spring garden visitors will have the opportunity to wander through the beautiful grounds where rhododendrons and azaleas are currently in full bloom.
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12th May 2011
The Laburnum Arch is in full bloom at the Dorothy Clive Garden
The nationally renowned Laburnum arch is currently in full bloom at the Dorothy Clive Garden. The arch, which was planted in the early 1990’s, was donated to the garden by the worldwide service organisation for women, ‘Soroptomist International’
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12th May 2011
'Escape to the Country' film at Soulton Hall
The popular teatime BBC Two property programme ‘Escape to the Country’ recently departed from Soulton Hall in Wem following a week in residence, and also filming.
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11th May 2011
Volunteers Efforts Recognised At Awards
A volunteer at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford yesterday reached the final three in the University of Wolverhampton’s ‘Volunteer of the Year Awards 2011’. Held at the university, the awards recognise students who have made a significant and meaningful contribution to the community by volunteering.
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11th May 2011
Dorothy Clive Garden Awarded Four Prizes at RHS Regional Rhododendron, Magnolia & Azalea Show
The Dorothy Clive Garden has been awarded four prizes at the North West and North Wales RHS regional Rhododendron, Azalea and Magnolia show.
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5th May 2011
History comes to life at Dudmaston Hall
Visitors to Dudmaston Hall on 8th May will be given the opportunity to find out all about the many different people who have lived in the Hall since the eighteenth century.
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28th April 2011
Visit Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery at night
Children’s activities, movie night, “historic snacks” and ghost tours on Friday the 13th May 2011
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26th April 2011
Flower Fairies & Princes recieve a Free Fairy Cake at the Dorothy Clive Garden
The Dorothy Clive Garden is offering a free fairy cake to all children who turn up dressed as a fairy or Prince on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th May.
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21st April 2011
Thousands of bikers expected for charity ride out
Thousands of bikers from across the country are expected to join together for a massive ‘Ride Out’ in support of the RAF. The third annual charity motorcycle run will take place on Sunday 8th May 2011 in aid of the RAF Association and RAF Museum. Motorheads from all over the UK will ride out from Shrewsbury Meole Brace park & ride to the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford in Shropshire on mass at 11.30am.
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21st April 2011
A Golden Hop-Ortunity for Easter Fun in the West Midlands
Friday 22 to Monday 25 April 2011
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20th April 2011
Ludlow Castle plans Special Bicentenary Event
Ludlow Castle is holding a free open day on Wednesday 18th May to celebrate the 200th anniversary of its purchase from the Crown by the then Lord Powis in 1811.
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20th April 2011
Easter Egg Hunt at Dorothy Clive Garden
The Dorothy Clive Garden will be hosting a free Easter Egg Hunt for children around the 12 acre garden site on Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd April.
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18th April 2011
National Tourism Award For Ludlow Food Centre
A local food producer and retailer has won a national tourism at the Enjoy England Excellence in Tourism Awards held at Birmingham University’s Great Hall on Friday April 15th.
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18th April 2011
The Magic of the FA Cup comes to the Birthplace of Industry
One of the oldest and most iconic football trophies in the world will be paying a rare visit to Enginuity, one of the ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums in Shropshire on Saturday, 30th April between 10am and 5pm.
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14th April 2011
Easter Celebrations at Hawkstone Park
The Easter bunny will be returning to his magical burrow in the historical caves at The Follies this month.
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13th April 2011
Come and celebrate Shropshire Butterflies - in poems, art, and real life!
The Dower House Gardens June 11thGardens open at midday.
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12th April 2011
Plant Hunters Fair at the Dorothy Clive Garden
The Dorothy Clive Garden will be hosting the popular Plant Hunters’ Fair on Sunday 24th and Monday 25th April 2011.
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12th April 2011
Easter Egg Hunt at the Dorothy Clive Garden
The Dorothy Clive Garden will be hosting a free Easter Egg Hunt for children around the 12 acre garden site on Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd April.
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12th April 2011
Museum Apprentice In Welding Challenge
Alex Weston, an Apprentice in the Michael Beetham Conservation Centre at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford, this week achieved third place in the ‘Trainee Welders Challenge’ held at City of Wolverhampton College. The challenge took place on Monday 4th April 2011, where twenty-five first year Engineering trainees took on a series of challenges testing their welding ability and skill.
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8th April 2011
Rocke Cottage Tearooms recieve the Tea Guild's Top UK Tea Place 2011 Award
One of the best places in the UK to enjoy afternoon tea has been named as Rocke Cottage Tearooms. This charming tea room, nestled in the Shropshire countryside, has achieved the highest ‘accolade’ of the tea world by winning The Tea Guild’s prestigious Top Tea Place 2011 Award.
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7th April 2011
Exciting Musical Line Up at Ludlow Festival
This year’s exciting Ludlow Festival line-up now includes award winning actress and singer Barbara Dickson and The Three Welsh Tenors, Alun Rhys-Jenkins, Aled Hall, Rhys Meirion and Shakin Stevens!
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7th April 2011
Rare Chance To Step Inside Historic Aircraft
14th May 2011 - 6.00pm - 8.30pm - £10.00 per person
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6th April 2011
Festival draws top cartoonists to Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury International Cartoon Festival is gearing up for its annual long weekend of humour and art from Thursday 14 April 2011“Sunday 17 April 2011.
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6th April 2011
All Aboard!
Visiting the Shropshire Hills for walking, sightseeing, pub lunches and picnics will get easier from 16th April as the Long Mynd and Stiperstones Shuttles get up and running again.
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4th April 2011
Dorothy Clive hosts life size Rhinoceros
The Dorothy Clive Garden is currently caring for a 60 kilo, 6 feet wide multi-coloured Rhinoceros called Blossom. The sculpture, which was sponsored by Cheshire Gardens of Distinction, was produced in 2010 as part of the Rhino Mania campaign to celebrate Cheshire’s cultural identity and its status as a must-see visitor destination.
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29th March 2011
Paint the Church Fundraising Fete
A county hotel has offered its grounds to host a “paint the church” fundraising fete in aid of a small Shropshire village.
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29th March 2011
Complimentary Mothers Day Flowers at the Dorothy Clive Garden
Dorothy Clive Garden will be giving a complimentary posy of flowers to each Mother this Mother’s Day - Sunday 3rd April 2011. The garden tea room will also be open serving a Mother’s Day cream tea special including a freshly baked raisin scone with fruit preserve and Cornish clotted cream plus a cup of tea or coffee.
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25th March 2011
The White Rabbit Easter Treasure Hunt at Wonderland Telford Town Park
Starting Good Friday 22nd April, Saturday 23rd April, Sunday 24th April and Bank Holiday Monday 25th April.
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24th March 2011
Shropshire Council’s ‘National Treasure’ gains more airtime in 2011
Described recently as “a national treasure in the heart of Shropshire”, Acton Scott Historic Working Farm (ASHWF) has built up quite a portfolio of TV appearances over the past couple of years.
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24th March 2011
Shropshire in the spotlight at Borderlines Film Festival
Oswestry-born lead singer Ian Hunter makes an appearance in the film, The Ballad of Mott the Hoople, that kicks off Borderlines Film Festival (Friday 25 March to Sunday 10 April)
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23rd March 2011
Walk the Knucklas Viaduct
A unique opportunity to walk across the famous Knucklas Viaduct on the Heart of Wales Railway Line.
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21st March 2011
The Dorothy Clive Garden will be opening for the 2011 season on Saturday 19th March 2011 at 10.00am
Visitors can delight in the intimate and informal gardens set amidst glorious countryside and enjoy seasonal flowers such as daffodils and crocuses as well as flowering shrubs such as camellias and emerging rhododendrons.
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15th March 2011
Kitchen Garden comes to life at Dudmaston
The Gardeners at Dudmaston have been busy during the winter months creating a new kitchen garden at the property.
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1st March 2011
Vote for Festival at the Edge to win National Award
Festival at the Edge, a unique storytelling event in Much Wenlock, has made it through to the regional finals of the 2011 ‘Where Else But England’ Award for the second year in a row, after being nominated by Shropshire Tourism.
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28th February 2011
Enginuity to host exciting Sci-Tech Fair
For one day only families will be able to participate in a wide range of exciting activities and challenges at the Sci-Tech Fair to be held at Enginuity, near Ironbridge, Shropshire on Saturday, 5th March.
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28th February 2011
Heroic Spitfire Veterans to Attend 75th Anniversary Event
The Royal Air Force Museum Cosford, home to the world’s oldest Spitfire, will be marking the 75th Anniversary of the first Supermarine Spitfire flight on Saturday 5th March 2011. Attending the event will be a host of special guests including three Spitfire Pilots and an Engine Fitter. This 1936 Anniversary will be marked with a day packed full of events, activities and exhibitions for the whole family to enjoy.
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24th February 2011
Status Quo play The Quarry
World-wide sales exceeding 118 million, 22 singles in the UK Top Ten, 43 years of performing since their first hit in 1968, the opening act of Live Aid - it can only be The Quo!
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22nd February 2011
Dorothy Clive Garden opening exclusively for one more Winter Weekend.
This special fund raising event running in aid of ‘The Willoughbridge Garden Trust’, will be on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th February 2011.
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18th February 2011
Soulton Hall named one of Britains Top 10 Bolt Holes
Observer Magazine and The Good Hotel Guide list Soulton Hall in Wem in Britain's top 10 bolt holes
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9th February 2011
Historic RAF aircraft to fly into Cosford on Friday 11th February.
The Royal Air Force Museum Cosford will be taking delivery of its latest acquisition, an RAF Dominie T.MK.1, on Friday 11th February 2011 at 11.30am, when it makes its final flight into RAF Cosford. This particular aircraft is significant because it was the first Dominie to enter RAF Service.
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