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Come down to the woods, bring your favourite teddy bear, listen to “We’re going on a bear hunt” by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury & enjoy your delicious Apley packed picnic lunch. There will be lots of fun activities & games, followed by an hour’s play in Pigg’s Playbarn once we’ve finished our bear themed afternoon!
Prices for both children and adults having lunch is £7.50 each, but if adults don’t wish to eat, a non-food tickets costs just £1. All children must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times. We also recommend suitable clothing & footwear as you will be walking down into the woods. It may also be bumpy for pushchairs but it’s easily accessed on foot.
Teddy Bears’ Picnics are running every Wednesday from 24th July to 28th August.
A professional photographer will be there to capture those perfect moments. Photos are charged separately by the photographer.
Please book by clicking here. https://apleyfarmshop.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/19912?catID=20315&

Open from the end of July – You’ll have great fun finding your way through the puzzle of pathways
Returning for another fabulous summer season the maize maze is a must to try. Navigate your way through a labyrinth of pathways with lots of dead ends and u-turns.

Parallel Visions by Lesley Wooton and Jane Farrington.
These two mixed media artists have work which is uncannily complementary, often with a surreal or tongue-in-cheek element.
Free entrance. As always, the Reading Room Café will also be open, serving drinks and homemade food with a warm welcome for all.

Meet with friends or family for a traditional Summer Afternoon Tea at Derwen College’s Garden Cafe from 12th to 28th August.
The college, near Oswestry, will be serving up an elegant selection of traditional afternoon tea treats at the Garden Café this summer.
Enjoy a delicate assortment of finger sandwiches. Then indulge in freshly-baked scones and cream with Derwen’s home-made jam, followed by home-made cakes and pastries and an unlimited supply of tea and coffee. All for just £8.95 per head.
Eat in the cosy café or make the most of the sun in the Garden Café’s outdoor space before enjoying time at the College’s Garden Centre and Shop and beautiful Walled Garden.

Every Saturday and Sunday 11am – 5pm (also open throughout Presteigne Festival Fri 23rd – 29th Aug and H’Art 7th – 15th September).

Parallel Visions by Lesley Wootton and Jane Farrington.

These two mixed media artists have work which is uncannily complementary, often with a surreal or tongue-in-cheek element

Opening hours: Saturday & Sunday 11am – 5pm (also open everyday during Presteigne Festival 23rd – 29th August & H’Art 7th – 15th September)

‘Out of the Wood’ at the Bleddfa Centre’s apple orchard is a contemporary sculpture exhibition bringing together 13 invited artists from Wales and England. The premise of the exhibition is a simple one – each participating artist was given a length of birch cordwood (4 feet long x 4 inches diameter) to utilize as they felt appropriate after visiting not only the exhibition site but also the source of the donated birch – the nearby Castlering Wood.

The resulting exhibition features a diverse and exciting collection of contemporary artworks by artists interested in the possibilities of making sculpture from a singular unit of wood as the start point.

The exhibition was made possible by the Knighton Tree Allotments Trust who kindly donated the birch cordwood.

Diesel Gala at Cambrian Heritage Railways

Matt Billing who makes Ascension Cider in Sussex is a keen hot air balloon pilot and is sponsoring the Oswestry Balloon Carnival flyers this year. We will be having a small cider festival in The Bailey Head with a range of his cider, perry an flavoured ciders during the festival. All ciders will be £3.60 a pint.

Welcome to the Sweeney’s Fourth Annual Gin-Fest – August 24th & 25th. Come and meet the exhibitors on the Saturday & Sunday, sample their wares and buy a bottle of your favourite (1-6pm). A plethora of Live Music both days. Street food and our wood fired pizza’s will be in full flow….. Various Gin Bars will be open around our grounds and in the Exhibitors room. For those that are not partial to Gin we have a fully stocked bar in the hotel. Don’t forget the fireworks to close the night on both Saturday and Sunday!
Tickets are priced according to date and include entry to the Sweeney, a Gin on arrival and all entertainment
All Gin and mixers are priced at £5.00. Cocktails will be individually priced.
Our Sponsor this year is our Locally made Gin Henstone!

Industrial Diesel Gala at Cambrian Heritage Railways 25-26th August

See inside the Locomotive Shed, Blacksmith’s Shop and Visitor Centre, walk around the site with a self-led trail leaflet and go underground into Day Level with an experienced guide. No need to book.

We’re back at the Quayside on bank holiday Monday August 26th with another fantastic line up from 12:00pm – 6:00pm

12:00 – Roni Prudence (Drum Workshop)
13:00 – Ben Wildsmith
14:00 – Town Musicians Of Bremen
15:00 – Jen North
16:00 – Chasing August
17:00 – Booyaka

A variety of bushcraft projects practicing knots and using wood. From learning a knot that will become a leash on a log pet or pushing out pith to make a puppet or necklace to splitting sticks and drilling holes to make an animal.
Monday 26th August – Friday 30th August 1pm-2.30pm. £4 per accompanied 3-11 year old. Booking advised.

Come and join The Wild Craftist in our beautiful Grand Valley, where he will be giving you the chance to make your very own troll to take home with you.

Mister Magnolia has many things, such as an old trumpet that goes rooty-toot, some very fat owls learning to hoot, a big purple dinosaur who’s a magnificent brute, two sisters who play the flute, and even a swimming pool. But he still only has one boot!
No admission ticket for the castle is needed to see the show. An admission ticket is needed to enter the castle and gardens
Bring along your picnics, blankets and folding chairs

Our Ranger Team will meet you in the car park at 21:00 (20:30 in August) and show you the best spot to watch the bats emerging for the night.
Then using bat detectors they’ll lead a walk through the gardens, picking up all of the best spots and passing on their expert local knowledge. Expected finish time 22:30 (22:00 in August).

A day of meeting the birds and have a go handling experiences with Shropshire Falconry and their amazing birds of prey.

Our biggest event of the year, again over three days. Every operating engine will be in use. Traction engines, steam cars and lorries, a model railway exhibition, demonstrations and trade stands, and a shuttle bus to the associated Llanfair Garden Railway Show up the hill at Llanfair High School.

A chance to gather and celebrate as a community.

Bring a picnic and blanket/chairs along and join us for an afternoon of chat and activities.

We will be joined by the amazing Jake Evans Storytelling who will share some of his adventure stories with us.

There will be informal music sessions so if you play an instrument bring it along.

Enjoy a visual art session with Jamila Walker Visual Artist or get some crochet/knitting advice from members of the yarn bombing crew.

Very informal, very friendly, please do come along and say hi.

This events is part of a programme of events celebrating local outdoor spaces in many creative ways, promoting Wellbeing and funded by The National Lottery Community Fund

A collaboration between Lovely Land and Jamila Thomas

Location – Castle Walk; close to the Castlewalk footbridge, Castlefields, Shrewsbury, Shropshire.

www.lovelyland.co.uk
for more information about this event and other #CuriousNatureProject updates.

Welcome to our little walking festival, the Much Wenlock Walking Weekend 30th Aug – 2nd Sept!

This year, we have been able to provide our walks free of charge!*

-[*Excepting personal cost incurred by purchasing goods / items / travel]-

There’s something for everyone, whether you like a nice, fully-accessible town stroll or tree tour ♥, or a hike down to Ironbridge and back! ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

All our walks are led, middlemarked and backmarked by fully trained and local walk leaders, so there’s no need to feel lost 🙂

Either book or turn up on the day <3

So take a little look at our lovely menu below! Links to individual walk events shall follow soon 🙂

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2019 Programme of Walks

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Friday 30th August

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Walk 1. An Introduction to the Historical Town of Broseley ♥ ♥ ♥

We catch the bus – fare or pass required! – to the nearby industrial town of Broseley. We walk back to Wenlock after weaving our way through the jitties and shuts throughout the former mining town.

Start time: 13:15am
Distance: 5miles / 8kms
Duration: 3-4hrs
Start location: Queen Street (New Road Junction) bus stop.
(Googlemap: https://goo.gl/maps/17vpfTmTuw82)

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Walk 2. Sheinton Walk <3 <3 <3

Join us for this circular walk to Sheinton, through gently undulating meadow and woodland. The name means “beautiful place” in Anglo-Saxon, and it’s not hard to see why!
A rest stop is usually provided at the historical Sheinton church.

Start time: 2:00pm
Distance: 8miles / 13kms
Duration: 3-4hrs
Start location: Much Wenlock Square
(Googlemap: https://goo.gl/maps/Suj75hzjN2S2)

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Saturday 31st August

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Walk 3. Foraging Walk <3 <3

This is a lovely relaxing wild food walk around the woods and hedgerows of Much Wenlock. We will pause to identify, discuss, and sample any edible flora and fungi as we go along. It’s amazing to see how much can be eaten in nature’s wild larder!

Start time: 10:00am
Distance: 3-4miles / 5-6kms
Duration 2-2.5hrs
Start location: Stretton Road National Trust Car Park
(Googlemap: https://goo.gl/maps/WYzAuUUnkco)

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Walk 4. Wenlock, Barrow, and Shirlett <3 <3 <3

A walk to the site of the medieval village of Arlescott, taking in part of the Jack Mytton Way to Barrow and Shirlett, returning via luscious apple orchards.

Start time: 10:00am
Distance: 10miles / 16kms
Duration: 4hrs
Start location: Much Wenlock Square
(Googlemap: https://goo.gl/maps/Suj75hzjN2S2)

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Walk 5. The Presthope Walk <3 <3 <3

A firm favourite along the Wenlock Edge. This figure of eight is an excellent way to experience its unique ecology, with fine views across the Shropshire landscape in almost every direction.

Start time: 2:00pm
Distance: 7miles / 11kms
Duration: 3hrs
Start location: Much Wenlock Square
(Googlemap: https://goo.gl/maps/Suj75hzjN2S2)

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Walk 6. The Olympian Trail

Join William Penny Brookes, founder of the Wenlock Olympic Society and instrumental to the founding of the modern Olympics. We follow a trail around the many Wenlock sites associated with him and the Olympics. Accessible for wheelchair users and pushchairs.

Start time: 2:00pm
Distance: 2miles / 3kms
Duration: 1.5-2hrs
Start location: Much Wenlock Square
(Googlemap: https://goo.gl/maps/Suj75hzjN2S2)

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“Walk” 7. A Social Evening at the Gaskell Arms

Join us for a social evening for drinks, food or both. An opportunity to meet with local knowledge and visitors to the town, at this beautiful former coaching inn.

Start time: 6:00pm onwards.
Start location: The Gaskell Arms (Lounge Bar)
(Googlemap: https://goo.gl/maps/uqb79n8HZSp)

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Sunday 1st September

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Walk 8. Wenlock to Ironbridge and Back <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

A circular walk from Much Wenlock, passing through Homer and Sheinton to follow the Severn Way into the historical Ironbridge Gorge, birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. We return via the picturesque landscape of Benthall Hall and nearby church.
Fantastic views of the surrounding countryside and the River Severn.
Lunch can be brought as a picnic, or procured in Ironbridge.

Start time: 10:00am
Distance: 15miles / 24kms
Duration: 6hrs
Start location: Much Wenlock Square
(Googlemap: https://goo.gl/maps/Suj75hzjN2S2)

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Walk 9. Arlescott Walk <3 <3 <3

This excellent circular gives splendid views of Corvedale, the Wrekin and Brown Clee, traversing via meadow and field to the medieval village of Arlescott

Start time: 10:00am
Distance: 7miles / 11kms
Duration: 3hrs
Start location: Much Wenlock Square
(Googlemap: https://goo.gl/maps/Suj75hzjN2S2)

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Walk 10. The Mayflower Walk ♥ ♥ ♥

A firm favourite every year! This lovely circular tour-walk starts from Brockton and heads across countryside to the historic town of Shipton, from where four local children were transported to America aboard the Mayflower. We visit the exterior of Shipton Hall and make our way to the church where refreshments* in the form of ample tea and cake will be available for £5 per head.

Start time: 1:00pm
Duration: 3-4hrs
Distance: 7miles / 11km
Start location: Brockton School Car Park GR 577938
(Googlemap: https://goo.gl/maps/gQeKw5PkrF22)
***refreshments at own cost***

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Walk 11. Hedges on the Edge <3 <3

Join our local tree expert, John Tuer for a guided walk and talk around Homer’s trees and hedges and their fascinating heritage.

Start time: 6:00pm
Duration: 2hrs max.
Distance: 2miles / 3kms
Start location: Homer telephone box. Please avoid parking on the grass.

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Monday 2nd September

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Walk 12. Walk for Health

Join our local guided Walking for Health, with 4 grades available, accessible for all. All walks aim to be back in time for tea by 11:30am.

Strollers <3 10:00am start – Suitable for those recovering from injury or undertaking exercise rehabiliation. Goes at a gentle pace with no obstacles and lots of breaks. This walk is tailored to those who attend.

Steppers <3 <3 10:00am start – A walk with some stops, up to 1hr15mins max. The pace is set at the slowest of the group.

Striders <3 <3 <3 10:00am start – This walk is up to 1hr30mins max. and for those who generally do not need an extended rest while walking at a fair pace for that duration.

Next Steps <3 <3 <3 <3 9:30am start – A walk of approximately 2hrs long.

All walks start at Much Wenlock town Square
(Googlemap: https://goo.gl/maps/Suj75hzjN2S2)

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So, what are you waiting for? Turn up and have some lovely walks with us!

School summer holidays are nearly here. If you are looking for an activity for your youngsters, look no further than Llanymynech Wharf Visitor Centre (SY22 6EA). We are offering FREE ½ hour boat trips along the Montgomery Canal for children on the five Fridays in August providing that they are accompanied by an appropriate adult (Adult tickets £4).
The boat trips will be at 1.45, 2.30 and 3.15 pm. (dogs welcome)

Booking is recommended from Liz 01691 828165

To make the most of your visit you can also explore the Llanymynech Limeworks Heritage Area. There are walks among woodland, meadows and a footpath up to Llanymynech Rocks. See the remains of a once-thriving lime industry (including the iconic Hoffmann Kiln, one of only 3 left in the country and the only one to still have its chimney). A great place for a picnic and for walking the dog!

The show will be created by a two person cast, pushing the limits of their physicality through aerial and ground based acrobatics, dance and physical theatre. Light and a musical soundscape will set the mood of the piece.

Starring Taron Egerton, Jamie Bell, Richard Madden, Bryce Dallas Howard, ROCKETMAN is an epic musical fantasy about the uncensored human story of Sir Elton John’s breakthrough years.
Film starts at 7.30pm with refreshments, themed crafts and a licensed bar available from 6.30pm. £5 per adult, £3 per child, £15 per family, booking advised.
Local Shropshire Beef Burger with homemade relish in a sourdough bun with fries and sweetcorn. £7 booked in advance, £8 on the night.

Jack Goodall singer-songwriter and former front man of Our Mutual Friend brings his current band to Telford for his first Shropshire gig. Goodall has taken a unique and contrary musical path, at times funky and bombastic and at others, delicate and sedate. He’s toured the UK, Ireland and Canada. New album ‘England’ was released on 31st May 2019. Goodall also has some high profile fans in the music world such as Aynsley Lister, Ian Siegal and Guy Garvey of Elbow who in commenting on Goodall’s music said, “It is “Beautiful music. I love it”

Hannah Brown originally from Nottingham, Hannah Brown made the journey across to the West Midlands in pursuit of her music. 2018 proved to be a turning point for Hannah, both creatively and professionally, with the introduction of a bigger live setup that saw its debut in late July that year. She has been named ‘voice of her generation’ (Indie Midlands) as she embarks on this new chapter with her band featuring Claire Humphries, bass, Sarah Attenborough, drums and the enigmatic Sam Riley on guitar and effects.

Tickets £5

Oswestry Antique and Collector Fair is situated in the heart of Shropshire at Oswestry Showground which is a 36 acres site with THREE LARGE exhibition halls in a prime position on the A495. You can except to find an array of outdoor and indoor stalls selling an eclectic mix of antiques, vintage, collectables, architectural salvage, mid century or simply that decorative items.
Oswestry Antique & Collectors Fair regularly see’s 200 stalls of experienced dealers from all over the country and has been a regular on BBC’s bargain hunt in the past.
The fair is affordable, dog friendly with free parking and free entry for children. This is a great day out for all the family to be enjoyed whatever the weather!

Oswestry Antique and Collector Fair is situated in the heart of Shropshire at Oswestry Showground which is a 36 acres site with THREE LARGE exhibition halls in a prime position on the A495. You can except to find an array of outdoor and indoor stalls selling an eclectic mix of antiques, vintage, collectables, architectural salvage, mid century or simply that decorative items.
Oswestry Antique & Collectors Fair regularly see’s 200 stalls of experienced dealers from all over the country and has been a regular on BBC’s bargain hunt in the past.
The fair is affordable, dog friendly with free parking and free entry for children. This is a great day out for all the family to be enjoyed whatever the weather!
New Bar & Bistro and Bargain hunt will be joining us on the 31st August & 1st September!
Admission: £3.50 per person
£2.50 over 60’s.
Under 16’s FREE (must be accompanied by an adult)
Opening times:
TRADE ONLY : Sat Only – 7:30-8:30
PUBLIC: Sat & Sun -8:30-4:00

Join us to commemorate the Battle of Crogen, which took place in 1165 in the Ceiriog Valley, between the forces of Henry II and the combined forces of the Welsh princes.
Local re-enactment group Cwmwd Ial will make an encampment to represent the Welsh forces, and Les Miles des Marches will represent the English forces. Take a look around the different encampments, see the differences in arms and armour, and learn about everyday life in the early medieval period.

Classic Car display at Oswestry Station.

Living History Weekend – exact details to follow shortly but The Beaufort Companye portrays the household of a retainer to the Dukes of Somerset and the Beaufort Family during the late 15th Century, specifically the period known as the War of the Roses. Our aim is to bring to the public a new and exciting interpretation of the period via our authentic and interactive portrayal of medieval military and civilian life