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In this one day workshop you will create your own A5 or A6 leather bound sketch pad. The day will be split into two halves – half of the day you will be working on constructing the inside of the book and on the other half you will be designing the leather cover.

For the pages of the book you will choose the paper, decide how many pages your sketch book will have and also choose what size and shape book you would like to create. After cutting the pages you will use needles and cottons (of colours that either contrast or complement your design) to stitch-bind the pages together.

For the cover you will choose a piece of leather from our stock of different colours and thicknesses. We will then teach you how to work with the leather, we will introduce skills such as basic pattern cutting, how to attach a strap and how to finish the leather. When your cover is cut you can then work on your design – using our burning tools you can design, draw and burn your decorative pattern over the sketch book cover to personalising it.
When both cover and pages are complete you will then combine the two elements to create your finished sketch book. These would make fantastic Christmas gifts!

The workshop is suitable for total beginners.

Refreshments are available throughout the day, but please bring your own lunch.

Please contact us to book.

07751 362171 or  info@myartshack.co.uk

https://www.myartshack.co.uk

Twelve men have walked on the moon. But how many have spent an entire season with the Emperor Penguins in Antarctica? Maybe more, likely less. Lindsay McCrae has – and this is his wonderful and frank story.

Peep! Peep! Thomas the Tank Engine is back at Llangollen Railway Station for a Day Out With Thomas.
A Day Out With Thomas event now travel to CORWEN.
This fun-filled event offers children and their families the opportunity to take a ride with Thomas, meet The Fat Controller and enjoy trips on Thomas up and down Llangollen Station, you can ride in Rickety and Clarabelle as many times as you like. Take the Big steam Engine to Corwen and then go to Carrog to the puppet show
See Rusty and Dusty… and have some fun
The event, which has been held at Llangollen Railway for many years, is an excellent day out for all Thomas fans and there’s plenty for the whole family to enjoy.
A Fantastically FUN Family Event!
Day Out With Thomas™ is an all day event and gates open at 10am.
To ensure all activities on offer can be enjoyed we recommend visitors arrive before 2pm.
Ticket Prices
Adults £19
Seniors £17
Children £11.50
Family (1 Adult + 1 Child) £27.50
Family (1 Adult + 2 Children) £38.00
Family (2 adults + 1 Child) £41.00
Family (2 Adults + 2 Children) £55.00
Children aged under 2 FREE
Your all day ticket includes:
Brake Van Rides with Thomas & Clarabel at Llangollen Station
Unlimited travel on the Steam trains and Thomas
Access to our Activity room which includes;
Face Painting
Stickers
Thomas DVD screening
Colouring & Craft Workshop
Day Out With Thomas Certificate
Balloon Modeller
Story Telling
Live Story Re-enactments
Puppet Show
A Day Out With Thomas is an all day event, no matter what time you show up, there will always be something to entertain the children. However, we do recommend that you arrive at the station before 2pm to make use of the whole day.
Our Day Out With Thomas event is NOT an event that sells out so we will have tickets no matter what time you arrive at the station. To get the most out of your day please arrive early as the ticket price is the same all day

Royal Opera favourite Bryn Terfel heads the cast for this new production of Donizetti’s comedy of domestic drama across two generations. The witty story of a middle-aged man whose supposed young wife runs rings around him – with her own ulterior romantic purpose in mind – has long delighted and surprised audiences, not least as presented with the sparkle of its music and the virtuoso skill of its performers. Damiano Michieletto’s exhilarating production shows how contemporary the characters still are and how immediate and touching the story remains.

Peep! Peep! Thomas the Tank Engine is back at Llangollen Railway Station for a Day Out With Thomas.
A Day Out With Thomas event now travel to CORWEN.
This fun-filled event offers children and their families the opportunity to take a ride with Thomas, meet The Fat Controller and enjoy trips on Thomas up and down Llangollen Station, you can ride in Rickety and Clarabelle as many times as you like. Take the Big steam Engine to Corwen and then go to Carrog to the puppet show
See Rusty and Dusty… and have some fun
The event, which has been held at Llangollen Railway for many years, is an excellent day out for all Thomas fans and there’s plenty for the whole family to enjoy.
A Fantastically FUN Family Event!
Day Out With Thomas™ is an all day event and gates open at 10am.
To ensure all activities on offer can be enjoyed we recommend visitors arrive before 2pm.
Ticket Prices
Adults £19
Seniors £17
Children £11.50
Family (1 Adult + 1 Child) £27.50
Family (1 Adult + 2 Children) £38.00
Family (2 adults + 1 Child) £41.00
Family (2 Adults + 2 Children) £55.00
Children aged under 2 FREE
Your all day ticket includes:
Brake Van Rides with Thomas & Clarabel at Llangollen Station
Unlimited travel on the Steam trains and Thomas
Access to our Activity room which includes;
Face Painting
Stickers
Thomas DVD screening
Colouring & Craft Workshop
Day Out With Thomas Certificate
Balloon Modeller
Story Telling
Live Story Re-enactments
Puppet Show
A Day Out With Thomas is an all day event, no matter what time you show up, there will always be something to entertain the children. However, we do recommend that you arrive at the station before 2pm to make use of the whole day.
Our Day Out With Thomas event is NOT an event that sells out so we will have tickets no matter what time you arrive at the station. To get the most out of your day please arrive early as the ticket price is the same all day

6.30pm & if demand again at 7.45pm please ring for details £5 per adult and £3 per child ( please note that not suitable for younger children as involves going into dark rooms and being scared!). Join us if you dare for a tour of the Castle where you will encounter the “Ghosts” who will tell their tales. Tearoom will be open prior to the tour. Ring to reserve your tickets on 01691 662500 or e-mail info@whittingtoncastle.co.uk

Live performance from Pentabus Rural Theatre – a darkly comic journey through the life of a village called Little Bevan offering live music, storytelling and the spirit of a 10th century saint! Tickets £10 each, £5 under 16s. Bar and raffle.

Echo Gecco have created a sound all of their very own that has the ability to mix and blend genres that shouldn’t normally mix. Heavy riffs in a smooth jazz song? Who knew that would work?!
Guns For Girls are a post-grunge alternative groove rock band, with driving, riff-laden songs.
Tickets are £5 and can be purchased from the 27th September at Forge at The Wakes.

Faustus are known for captivating audiences with their sheer room-shaking power, vocal precision and instrumental mastery. Put simply, this band has complete command on stage and in the studio.
Playing music for our times, Faustus take traditional English music, rip it up, put it together again and move it on. A vigorous rhythmic impetus and rock/prog rock influence propels the sound into the here and now and a range of instruments deployed in unconventional ways gives a unique texture, depth and variety to the band’s sound.
Driving rhythms on bouzouki and guitar are reinforced by the melodeon, fiddle, oboe and cor anglais, creating arrangements that are intriguing and subtle, boisterous or punchy.
Setting the band apart are the distinctive individual voices of Benji Kirkpatrick, Paul Sartin and Saul Rose. Their close harmonies are faultless and well-crafted and all three members trade lead vocals to great effect. Not content to cover the same ground twice, song after song surprises and entertains. Touring with new material from their Cotton Lords EP… Not to be missed! Photo Credit Richard Gearey
Tickets Advance from www.wegottickets.com/event/481552

Peep! Peep! Thomas the Tank Engine is back at Llangollen Railway Station for a Day Out With Thomas.
A Day Out With Thomas event now travel to CORWEN.
This fun-filled event offers children and their families the opportunity to take a ride with Thomas, meet The Fat Controller and enjoy trips on Thomas up and down Llangollen Station, you can ride in Rickety and Clarabelle as many times as you like. Take the Big steam Engine to Corwen and then go to Carrog to the puppet show
See Rusty and Dusty… and have some fun
The event, which has been held at Llangollen Railway for many years, is an excellent day out for all Thomas fans and there’s plenty for the whole family to enjoy.
A Fantastically FUN Family Event!
Day Out With Thomas™ is an all day event and gates open at 10am.
To ensure all activities on offer can be enjoyed we recommend visitors arrive before 2pm.
Ticket Prices
Adults £19
Seniors £17
Children £11.50
Family (1 Adult + 1 Child) £27.50
Family (1 Adult + 2 Children) £38.00
Family (2 adults + 1 Child) £41.00
Family (2 Adults + 2 Children) £55.00
Children aged under 2 FREE
Your all day ticket includes:
Brake Van Rides with Thomas & Clarabel at Llangollen Station
Unlimited travel on the Steam trains and Thomas
Access to our Activity room which includes;
Face Painting
Stickers
Thomas DVD screening
Colouring & Craft Workshop
Day Out With Thomas Certificate
Balloon Modeller
Story Telling
Live Story Re-enactments
Puppet Show
A Day Out With Thomas is an all day event, no matter what time you show up, there will always be something to entertain the children. However, we do recommend that you arrive at the station before 2pm to make use of the whole day.
Our Day Out With Thomas event is NOT an event that sells out so we will have tickets no matter what time you arrive at the station. To get the most out of your day please arrive early as the ticket price is the same all day

Llanfair Caereinion station and the train will be spookily decorated and the last train will return to Llanfair in eerie dusk.
Come in costume and join in the fun – edible treats for those who do!
Spot the ghosts and creatures haunting the railway line for a prize.
For a small charge – At Llanfair Caereinion you may have a go at the toss the pumpkin game, halloween tin bowling and Facepainting will be available too!
Normal fares apply on all trains

Wacky games for all the family.
‘Mummy Wrap’ is hilarious – see what masterpiece you can create with one roll of toilet paper!
Play ‘Pass the Pumpkin’
Try to be the last one standing in our ‘Musical Monsters’ game

Enjoy the stunning Autumnal landscape whilst following the Halloween Trail to find our hidden storytellers throughout the Follies. Follow the trail and meet the characters along your journey. Once you reach the end enjoy a story in the caves with our professional storyteller who will make your magical journey come to life.

Halloween Trail, storytelling and craft activities are all included in standard child admission price. Aimed at under ten years old you can expect a range of halloween themed areas but nothing too gruesome or scary.

From 10am-3pm throughout Half Term, you will also get a chance to meet some hootingly feathered friends in our Visitor Centre courtesy of Shropshire Falconry!

Our next Telford Repair Cafe is at Forge at The Wakes on the last Saturday of the month.
To keep updated on all the news related to Telford Repair Cafe follow our face book page Telford Repair Cafe

Telford Repair Cafe is on the last Saturday of every month.,

If you are planning to bring something over to our Repair Cafe then sometimes its a good idea to let us know, perhaps send us a message and we can plan for your item coming in.

Halloween trains at Cambrian Railways.

A magical, mystical adventure awaits this October half-term as we celebrate Museums at night with a host of magical events. Drop-in to make a wand and create a gooey, glittery, bug-filled potion in our spooky potions lab ! No need to book.

With a full bar, catering including a hog roast and Sunshine Radio Street Team entertainment, this is the perfect night out to kick start the October Half Term.
Gates open at 5.30pm, bonfire lit at 7pm and fireworks start at 7.30pm.
Fast track tickets on sale now at £2.00 per child, £4.00 per adult and £10.00 per family of up to 2 adults and 3 children. On the night, prices are £2.50 per child, £4.50 per adult and £13.00 per family.
Contact the Centre for more information. Tickets available from the centre front desk.

Dare to take a thrilling ride in the dark to our haunted stations!

Are you brave enough to climb abord the Ghost Train? Arrive early at Kidderminster Station for face-painting and a spooky disco with Disco Daddy, before making your way along the dark platform to find your seats.

Once aboard the train, hold on tight as the train roars away, passing through haunted stations on the way to Arley – the home of the living dead that only come out at night! But beware, those things that go bump in the night are not just outside the windows…

Kidderminster departures: 6.20pm, 7.10pm & 8.00pm.

Tickets are £14pp, which includes: access to facepainting and Halloween disco with Disco Daddy at Kidderminster Station before your departure. Guaranteed seat on the Ghost Train to Arley and return. Spooky goody bag for all fare-paying children.

Annual Family Pass NOT VALID. Pre-booking essential. Please note that the child age range is 2 – 15 years. Under 2s may travel free, but must not take up a seat.

6.30pm & if demand again at 7.45pm please ring for details £5 per adult and £3 per child ( please note that not suitable for younger children as involves going into dark rooms and being scared!). Join us if you dare for a tour of the Castle where you will encounter the “Ghosts” who will tell their tales. Tearoom will be open prior to the tour. Ring to reserve your tickets on 01691 662500 or e-mail info@whittingtoncastle.co.uk

Come and join us for a fun filled evening of wild dancing, good music and great company at the Cavalier Centre for our annual Ceilidh.
A Ceilidh is a traditional dance night where everyone joins in, regardless of age or ability, everyone can take part, young or old, experienced dancers to beginners and even those with two left feet!

You will be under the watchful eye of our well known caller Martin Wood (tallest Town Cryer in the world) who’ll be with you every step of the way – walking you through the moves before each dance and continuing to call out helpful hints throughout the rest of the dances. Our fantastic band are guaranteed to provide a whirling evening of jigs, reels and live entertainment.

This event is a fundraiser for the Cavalier Centre which is home of Perry Riding for the Disabled. The Cavalier Centre provides life changing, inclusive equestrian activities for disabled children and adults.

Don’t miss out! £15 food included. Tickets will be available from Penny Farthing (Much Wenlock) and https://www.perryrdafundraising.org/ soon.

Revival is a 60’s 70’s 80’s cover band. COME AND DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY TO ALL YOUR FAVORIT TUNES.

WORLD MUSIC WEEKEND at The Hermon!!! By now well-known for its ambitious programming across a wide spectrum of genres, The Hermon is launching its new World Music concert series (Hermon World – HW) with a big fireworks of musical virtuosity that brings maestros in their field to Oswestry and with them an abundance of joy to brighten up dark nights in the sticks! With two major concerts (Sunday: Indian Classical music by Mumbai-based, highly acclaimed slide guitarist Manish Pingle; Saturday: Ghana/UK Collective The Rail Abandon, featuring the fabulous balaphonist Moussa Dembele) the lovers of World Music can look forward to a colourful celebration of multi-cultural musical collaborations of the highest calibre!

“This is fantastic!” – John Kennedy, Radio X

“Beautiful, isn’t it?” – Shaun Keaveny, BBC 6 Music

“A whole story in three minutes and a half.” – Cerys Matthews, BBC 6 Music

“One of the most exciting things I’ve worked on in the 20 years of the label!” – Dom Servini, Wah Wah 45s

ABOUT THE BAND:
The Rail Abandon is the musical (dis)guise of Leeds-based Sonny Johns, Grammy-, MOBO- and Mercury- nominated producer, engineer and musician, who has worked for many years with West African legends including Ali Farka Touré, Oumou Sangaré, Tony Allen, Cheihk Lô and Fatoumata Diawara. Grounded in the 1960s folk revival of John Martyn, Nick Drake and Fairport Convention, The Rail Abandon’s ‘Afrolktronica’ incorporates influences of electronic music as well as the characteristic sounds of West Africa. With two albums under their belt – the debut Neither Either Nor Or (2017) and their October 2019 release of Highlife – the five-piece band is now on the cusp of touring Germany and a selected number of UK venues with their exciting new collaborative album Kalba (May 2019).

ABOUT RECORDING KALBA:
Tonight’s concert features music of The Rail Abandon’s Sonny Johns conceived in collaboration with Ghanaian master xylophone player Isaac Birituro showcasing most effectively the wealth of differences and commonalities between cultures and the wonderful things that can happen when these are shared in the process of creating new and original music.

After initial recordings in St. Mary’s Church in Isaac’s hometown of Kalba, Ghana in 2016, Sonny & Isaac further developed their project by involving ultimately 28 musicians from around the world to produce the final recording of Kalba, a mixture of traditional Ghanaian xylophone music, British folk, Afrobeat, Highlife and Electronica. There are so many stories behind each track on this album, but the common denominators are clearly the importance of community, of preserving and presenting local cultures, the ardent desire to contribute to changing the world around us, and, of course, the love and power of music created from a genuine place.

KALBA SCHOOL FUNDRAISER:
The project was initiated by the wonderful team at Rüt’n’Rock Festivals and part of the proceeds from the album Kalba will be directed to funding their mission of building a school in Kalba, North Ghana in order to continue the use of education as a way to impact on people’s lives in the most positive and sustainable way.

TONIGHT’S LINE-UP:
Incorporating new members, Raph Clarkson (trombone/synth), Yuval Wetzler (drums), Yolanda Eyama (vocalist) and the amazing Moussa Dembele (balaphone), The Rail Abandon will be touring the music from Kalba as a five-piece with Sonny Johns on guitars recreating the characteristic sound of 28 musicians on the album.

MORE ABOUT THE RAIL ABANDON:
www.therailabandon.com

SPECIAL WORLD MUSIC WEEKEND OFFERS:
– Join us for both world music concerts this weekend and save £6 with our great Two-Concert-Combi Ticket @£26! The Combi Ticket is valid for ‘Manish Pingle – Indian Classical Music’ and ‘The Rail Abandon – Ghana/ UK’!
– Limited amount of FREE TICKETS for 16 & under – please ring the venue to find out more and BOOK YOUTH TICKETS OVER THE PHONE (01691 662196)!

Antiques and collectibles fair, we hold it the last Sunday of every month. Cambrian House Emporium Oswestry.

n this workshop you will be learning how to make your own unique silver ring. You will be introduced to the tools and equipment used to create a silver band and then create your own design with Amy’s help. To make the ring you will use beginners silversmithing techniques such as saw piercing, soldering, adding texture and finishing. Groups are very small allowing for lots of help on an individual basis.

Amy Smith achieved a 1st class honours in a degree in Jewellery and Silversmithing at The Jewellery School in Birmingham in 2007, and went on to sell and exhibit a unique silver jewellery range at various prestigious shows and galleries in the UK, Germany and USA. She worked as a self employed jeweller for a number of years before going travelling and then returning to Shrewsbury and welcoming her daughter into the world. Since then Amy has combined making more wearable and accessible pieces of silver jewellery with teaching workshops in both jewellery and other crafts.

Refreshments will be provided throughout the workshop, but please bring your own lunch.

Please contact us to book.

07751 362171 or  info@myartshack.co.uk

https://www.myartshack.co.uk

Children can enjoy some extra special hero fun at Telford Centre as Catboy, Gekko and Owlette from Entertainment One’s (eOne) PJ Masks make an unmissable appearance at the free and fun-packed event.

As a part of the national ‘Be A Hero’ tour, Catboy, Gekko and Owlette will be soaring into Telford Centre on 27th October 2019, appearing at Wyre Hall at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm. At each appearance, families and fans of eOne’s popular animated TV series will have the chance to meet and greet their favourite characters and take part in an interactive Hero Moves session where kids can get active and learn how to get ready for adventure, just like the PJ Masks.

Airing daily on Disney Junior and Tiny Pop, PJ Masks follows the adventures of 6 year olds Connor, Greg and Amaya who go to school like everyone else. But as night falls and they put on their pyjamas and activate their animal amulets, they magically transform into superheroes – Catboy, Gekko and Owlette and become the PJ Masks! Watch out – the PJ Masks are on their way, straight into Telford Centre to save the day!

In addition to the Hero Training Academy and photo opportunities with Catboy, Gekko and Owlette children and families can also enjoy PJ Masks branded activities and receive a special superhero mask to take home.

Visitors to the event can also enter a competition to win a special PJ Masks prize bundle worth over £100 by sharing their photos and hero moves on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter account using the hashtag #PJMasksHero.

It is advised that you pre-register for this event by visiting the Customer Service Desk opposite Monsoon, however there will be a limited number of spaces available on the day on a first come first served basis. For further information on the event and how to book your free tickets please visit: https://www.telfordcentre.com/whats-on/events/pj-masks/

FIND PJ Masks ONLINE:
Facebook – www.facebook.com/PJMasksUK
Instagram – www.instagram.com/pjmasks
Twitter – www.twitter.com/PJMasks
Website – www.pjmasks.co.uk
#PJMasksHero

An afternoon of Halloween fun for all the family. Come and follow the trail, play the games and win your treats. Come in fancy dress and the costume parade will be judged just after 3pm. Bring a carved pumpkin and enter the competition, first prize £10, second prize £5 and third prize £2.50. Visit the witch for your Halloween Treats. Cost is £1 per person as you enter the Castle after 12 noon.

Spooky storytelling on the eerily decorated train as it creeks through the dark and creepy Dee Valley, dare you ride with us? Who knows what frights will await us at Carrog.. step off the train at Carrog and walk in to the mist and lights of the scary stories and things that go bump!! In the dark….will we make it back or will the ghouls of the night take us to a station lost in time…
Dress to scare the ghosts themselves!!
Bar available on board for a bit of Dutch Courage!
Shockingly scary story and light show at Carrog Station where things really will go bump in the night…!!!
6.30pm departure.
Not suitable for children under 3 years of age.
BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT. THIS EVENT SOLD OUT FOR THREE YEARS RUNNING.
Adults – £19, Children – £12

WORLD MUSIC WEEKEND at The Hermon!!! By now well-known for its ambitious programming across a wide spectrum of genres, The Hermon is launching its new World Music Concert Series (Hermon World – HW) with a big fireworks of musical virtuosity that brings maestros in their field to Oswestry, and with them an abundance of joy to brighten up dark nights in the sticks!

Saturday’s concert of The Rail Abandon, an energy-packed band consisting of UK and Ghanaian musicians, is followed by an early Sunday evening performance of no lesser than one of the finest exponents in Indian classical music: slide guitarist Manish Pingle flown in directly from Mumbai! Manish is internationally highly regarded for his expressive play and has received an exclusive honour by the World Book Of Records for his matchless contribution to the world of Indian slide guitar.

ABOUT THE CONCERT:
Through his music Manish Pingle will take the audience on a journey to different states of India. His repertoire for the night will include traditional Indian classical music followed by semi-classical compositions based on ragas and folk music from various parts of India. He will perform together with Birmingham-based tabla player Pulkit Sharma, an accomplished musician in his own right.

MORE ABOUT MANISH:
Manish was introduced to Indian classical music by his parents and started his initial training in Indian slide guitar with late Shri Vishnu Walivadekar of Indore. He is one of the senior disciples of the legendary sitar player Ustaad Shahid Parvez of Itawa Gharana.

Today he ranks amongst the few leading Indian slide guitar players of India, tours major music festivals in India, and also showcased his talent in countries like Spain, Sweden, Italy, Portugal, Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, France, Germany, China, Japan, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, UK, Belgium and Switzerland.

Having won many accolades performing traditional Indian classical music concerts, he also collaborates frequently with International music maestros and orchestras such as saxophone legend George Brooks, blues singer and guitarist, Michael Messer, French music composer Hector Zazou, African kora player Lamine Cissokho and the Frementle Orchestra, Perth.

The recent album Call Of The Blues, jointly recorded with Michael Messer, was leading the Transglobal World Music Chart for three consecutive months and topped iTunes UK for two consecutive months. He has been awarded with the title ‘Surmani’ by Surshringar Samsad, Mumbai and is a recipient of the Manohar Madgaonkar Music Excellence Award by Camroon Creations Goa.

And as if all this was not enough yet to fill a life of musical endeavours: Manish also qualified as sound engineer at the Film & TV Institute of India in Pune and worked on popular films such as ‘Life of Pi’, ‘Eat, Pray Love’ and ‘Basmati Blues’. In his capacity as a teacher he has lectured at the University of Tokyo, Japan and shares his knowledge and skills on a regular basis with many students worldwide.

EVEN MORE ABOUT MANISH: www.manishpingle.com

SPECIAL WORLD MUSIC TICKET OFFERS:
– Join us for both world music concerts this weekend and SAVE £6 with our great Two-Concert-Combi Ticket @£26! The Combi Ticket is valid for ‘Manish Pingle – Indian Classical Music’ and ‘The Rail Abandon – Ghana/ UK’!
– Limited amount of FREE TICKETS for 16 & under – please ring the venue to find out more and BOOK YOUTH TICKETS OVER THE PHONE (01691 662196)!