The 2019 Shrewsbury Folk Festival takes place from 23-28 August 2019 and will provide four days packed with fantastic music, dance, and entertainment all on a centrally located site in the heart of Shrewsbury.
There’s four music stages, a dance marquee with acclaimed ceilidh bands, dozens of workshops, a craft fair, well stocked real ale & cocktail bars, Pandemonium! – our children’s festival -and Refolkus for 12 to 25-year-olds – with on-site camping for weekend ticket holders.
See latest information at www.shrewsburyfolkfestival.co.uk
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
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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.
Our ongoing Exhibition at St Mary’s Church, Shrewsbury, for these four weeks features the work of Daphne Skinner and Lesley Leek. It is open from 10 am to 4 pm daily, excluding Sundays.
We are holding an exclusive event in store where you will be greeted with a glass of wine/ non-alcoholic alternative on arrival, be inspired by our fashion show, food tasting, raffle and an out of hours shopping experience with us. Tickets cost £3 each which raises money for Midlands Air Ambulance.
Tickets are available to purchase in-store at the womenswear collection point until Monday 26th August. Limited places are available.
ZEN NATURE DRAWING;
Discover that you really CAN draw!
Zen seeing/drawing is an enjoyable and relaxing eye-opener, provides a whole new way of SEEING, directly from the heart… (and offers the very opposite of an ‘art class’!)
*’What a hugely enjoyable day, relaxing, energising and really valuable teaching about the one-pointedness of meditation as well as letting go of concept about what are ‘should be’. That paves the way for true vitality in the experience and the result of drawing.’
** ‘Flowing, satisfying, liberating, uplifting’
** ‘I just loved discovering that I CAN DRAW!’
** ‘I’m surprisingly pleased and delighted by what has happened from the end of my pencil’
* No previous meditation or artistic experience is needed on any of the retreats
* All art materials are included in the fee, a huge range is offered over the course of the year
* Small groups, early booking recommended
ALL INFO & EASY ONLINE BOOKING – https://www.wayofcreativity.org/
To find that we can ALL draw is to discover a wonder-inducing and profound spiritual resource within each one of us. If you’ve never tried it, it’s eye-opening, richly engaging & delightfully astonishing!
* No previous meditation or artistic experience is needed on any of the retreats
* Unlimited art materials are included in the fee, a huge range is offered over the course of the year
* Small groups, early booking recommended
This foot-stomping biopic is a romp through the years leading up to Queen’s career rejuvenating performance at 1985’s Live Aid.
Following the meteoric rise of the band through their iconic songs and revolutionary sound, their near implosion as Mercury’s lifestyle spirals out of control, and their triumphant Live Aid reunion. There Mercury, facing the battle for his life with his HIV diagnosis, leads the band to a performance that cements their legacy. Rami Malek (Mr Robot) dons the moustache as Freddie Mercury with Joseph Mazello as John Deacon, Ben Hardy as Roger Taylor and Gwilym Lee as Brian May. Ably supported by Mike Myers, Aidan Gillen and Tom Hollander.
Join us for a spectacular cinematic event to add a little magic to your summer!
Summer Nights is a festival of outdoor film screenings in beautiful heritage locations throughout the summer.
Everyone is back for more ABBA inspired song and dance numbers!
When Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) discovers she is pregnant, she delves into a quest of discovery into her mother Donna’s (Meryl Streep and Lily James) past experiencing the fun that she had with her three possible dads (Pierce Brosnan/Jeremy Irvine, Colin Firth/Hugh Skinner and Stellan Skarsgard/Josh Dylan). And this time Grandma is visiting as Cher joins the stellar cast as Grandmother.
Following the meteoric rise of the band through their iconic songs and revolutionary sound, their near implosion as Mercury’s lifestyle spirals out of control, and their triumphant Live Aid reunion. There Mercury, facing the battle for his life with his HIV diagnosis, leads the band to a performance that cements their legacy. Rami Malek (Mr Robot) dons the moustache as Freddie Mercury with Joseph Mazello as John Deacon, Ben Hardy as Roger Taylor and Gwilym Lee as Brian May. Ably supported by Mike Myers, Aidan Gillen and Tom Hollander.
Join us for a spectacular cinematic event to add a little magic to your summer!
For FAQs please visit: http://summernightsfilm.co.uk/frequently-asked-questions/
For more info please visit http://summernightsfilm.co.uk/
Teams of 4 take part in racing coracles across the River Severn in a challenge to become World Champions!
Shop through 6 tonnes of Preloved, Vintage & Retro clothing and pay by weight – all at just £15 per kilo! Find everything from true vintage dresses from the 60’s onwards, retro blouse & shirts, flannel, leather, denim and jeans, branded sportswear, shoes, bags, accessories & tonnes, tonnes more!
Our stock is entirely handpicked and individually graded by our team, meaning you’ll find incredible quality, one of a kind pieces at bargain prices. Last year we saved over 200 tonnes of clothing from landfill and we work tirelessly to ensure our waste is kept to a minimum.
We provide fitting rooms & mirrors so you can get stuck in trying everything on, plus you can check the weight as you shop with scales dotted around the venue – meaning no costly surprises! Plus we bring 3 tonnes extra to fill up with throughout the day, so no matter what time you arrive, you’re guaranteed to find rails & rails full of fabulous finds!
A completely unique shopping experience like no other. Happy rummaging!
Entry is just £1.50, (under 12s free) 10am – 5pm
Spend the day with friends visiting 9 pubs dotted around the Shropshire countryside, without worrying who’s driving! Hop on and off buses that arrive every 30-45 minutes at each pub between 11am and 10pm. Start and finish at any pub on route. Sample locally brewed ales, tasty food and soak up the atmosphere.
The Shrewsbury Interfaith Forum invites you to the annual fun day to enjoy Bhangra dancers, Footlights dance school, Shropshire Ukulele Massive, faith room, Indian food, tea and cake and much more! All ages are welcome – FREE ENTRY
An annual family day in the beautiful Shropshire Countryside with full and exclusive access to Hawkstone Park Follies, Caves, Bridges, Gullies and Towers.
Encouraging families to engage together in natural, fun and messy outdoor play.
Intended as a ‘digital detox’ day out where families can get involved in activities together including forest school, bush craft, den-building, crafts, messy play, innovation and creation, gardening, cooking, sports and much more in the great outdoors whilst stepping away from screens and computers for the day.
Lots of FREE activities for ALL the family to enjoy together.
Join Shrewsbury Morris and Thingumajig Theatre to help design, build and dress Septimus the giant Shrewsbury Cobbler processional puppet. Various sessions for the last two weeks of September. No booking – come along and get involved in as much as you like. Contact us for specific times.
Shropshire Theatre Organ Trust event. Richard Hills plays Wurlitzer Theatre Organ at The Buttermarket in Shrewsbury. Doors open at 1.30pm. No advanced tickets needed. Raffle, sales table and refreshments available. Come and enjoy live theatre organ music from a talented and well respected organist on the circuit.
Shakespeare’s Richard III is in turn a villain, comedian, lover, devoted brother, actor, scheming liar and loyal friend – until you fall out of favour! Conscious stricken and cursed at the end, Richard’s fall from the peak of his tyrannical power and his final vanquish ending the Wars of the Roses is mesmerising. With a full cast and live music this is a production not to be missed.
Shakespeare’s Richard III is in turn a villain, comedian, lover, devoted brother, actor, scheming liar and loyal friend – until you fall out of favour! Conscious stricken and cursed at the end, Richard’s fall from the peak of his tyrannical power and his final vanquish ending the Wars of the Roses is mesmerising. With a full cast and live music this is a production not to be missed.
This year, Shrewsbury will be celebrating all things Fab Four with the Shrewsbury Beatles Weekend. On September 20th, 21st and 22nd there will be a whole range of events in the town including live music, tours, special guest speakers and Beatles film screenings – once again proving that All You Need Is Love. On the 19th our preview event is a 2-hour boat cruise with live Beatles music by Tony Stanton.
The weekend will finish with a concert at Theatre Severn featuring – from Liverpool – the top Beatles tribute band, The Mersey Beatles.
The entire weekend is in aid of the Mayor of Shrewsbury’s charity 2019-20, the Samaritans of Shrewsbury.
There will be additional events across Shrewsbury including musicians presenting live renditions of Beatles songs in the cellars of The Buttermarket, a venue reminiscent of the legendary Cavern Club in Liverpool where the Fab Four first attracted attention.
Five great Beatles films will be screened at The Walker Theatre on Friday and Saturday – ‘Backbeat’, ‘Looking For Lennon’, ‘Good Ol’ Freda’, ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ and ‘The Beatles: Eight Days a Week’.
The Beatles played in Shrewsbury three times – once at The Granada, twice at The Music Hall – and they even wrote one of their biggest hits, ‘From Me to You’, while travelling from York to their next gig in Shrewsbury in February 1963.
In addition, it’s the 50th anniversary of The Beatles’ classic album, Abbey Road, this September and The Mersey Beatles will be performing the album in its entirety as part of their act.
See the Beatles Weekend events and book tickets at www.facebook.com/shrewsburybeatles/events
SHREWSBURY FLEA – Antique and collectors fair is a fabulous mixture of Antiques and collectables, antique furniture, vintage clothing & fabrics, architectural salvage, reclamation and just that quirky stylish item that will compliment your home.
Shrewsbury Beatles Weekend presents Lunchtime Live at ‘The Cavern’ at The Buttermarket Cellars. Live Beatles music with The Backbeat Three, Famous Last Words and Two-faced Tom & The Bootleg Boys.
Settle down with a drink, a light brunch, a Sunday paper and enjoy some great Beatles music in a venue that will bring back Cavern memories! Doors open at 11.30am and the event ends at 2.30pm.
Featuring Pete Jandrell on Bass, Rick Buck on Guitar, Barry Jones on Drums, The BackBeat Three play the early Beatles live stompin’ rock and roll covers from the heady Hamburg days up to their 1965 album release Help! Its Backbeat all the way.
Famous Last Words are a 5-piece band and have been playing the Shropshire live music circuit for almost 14 years now playing a wide range of classics from the 50s to the 80s all of which are juke box favourites. Every member of the band is a Beatles fanatic and they have been involved with Beatles music events in Shrewsbury before, playing a wide range of Beatles songs from the early stuff right up to the later years.
Tom and Lee have been together as friends and music partners for a few years now playing in bands and at present playing as an acoustic duo act. They go under the name of Two-faced Tom and the Bootleg Boys. It is their love of Rockabilly music and Hank Williams that makes them quite different to the everyday local bands. Their love of The Beatles makes them perfect for the Buttermarket and we will be hearing some very early Beatles classics from them both.
The Buttermarket in Howard Street, Shrewsbury is an iconic grade II listed building and is Shropshire’s biggest entertainment venue, comprising of three unique floors – The Cellars, Main Arena and VIP Mezzanine levels. The venue hosts a range of live concerts and gigs, banqueting, conferences, comedy nights, nightclub promotions, cage fighting and many other entertainment activities.
Tickets: £10 (+ £1 booking fee) including bacon roll and salad (or vegetarian & gluten-free options) Please book alternative options at least 7 days in advance. Children aged under 16 are free but must be accompanied by an adult.
For more details of Shrewsbury Beatles Weekend including live music, films, talks and tours visit www.shrewsburybeatles.com
Since arriving at the Toppermost of the Poppermost, The Beatles have appeared in thousands of comic strips and gag cartoons. Former Marvel Comics comic book creator Tim Quinn takes a look at 100 of the best….and worst!
Tim Quinn was born in Liverpool in 1953, the very same year Beryl the Peril first appeared in The Topper. Coincidence? We think not! Educated by Irish Christian Brothers whose prospectus boasted, ‘We will instill a fear of God into your child’, it was little wonder Tim chose a life in entertainment.
Starting his career as a clown at Blackpool Tower Circus he then leapt back in time to work on BBC TV’s Good Old Days music hall series where he started writing scripts for top comedians. It was a small jump into the world of comic books where he spent many happy years as scriptwriter, illustrator and editor on such noted titles as The Beano, The Dandy, Sparky, The Topper, Buster, Whoopee!, Bunty, Jackie, Dr Who Magazine, and Whizzer & Chips before heading Stateside to work for the mighty Marvel Comics Group on the world famous Spider-Man, X-Men and the Incredible Hulk.
Tim has also worked as a writer for the Guardian newspaper, editor for America’s oldest publication The Saturday Evening Post and producer for LWT’s The South Bank Show (amongst others producing a show on the history of Marvel Comics!).
This event is part of Shrewsbury Beatles Weekend 20-22 September at various venues around the town. Visit www.shrewsburybeatles.com
Are you looking to develop your skills with machine embroidery or wanting to learn how to use unusual or different techniques? In this workshop you will play with experimental and unusual surfaces that can revolutionise your creative stitched artworks such as dissolvable fabric, tyvek, photo transfer paper and lutradur.
We will teach you how to draw with your sewing machine and explore all of the basic techniques of Freehand Machine Embroidery. You will have the opportunity to will play with mark making and infilling using different stitch types and you will learn what can be achieved with the four creative fabrics.
Once you feel ready, we will help you to develop an image of your choice and create a small machine embroidered piece of artwork that incorporates some of the experiment fabrics. This workshop is suitable for complete beginners or anyone wanting to develop their practice. We usually require you to bring your own sewing machine with the ability to drop the feed dog. However, if you really want to have a go before committing to buying a sewing machine, please get in touch as we can often let you use one of our own. It is also helpful if you can bring some ideas or images that you would like to work with and develop (but not essential, as we have lots of visual stimuli)
10am-4pm
Cost £60 to include tea/coffee and free parking, please contact us to book
To book this event
Email info@myartshack.co.uk
Phone 07751 362171
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Groovy Motown Cruise! The magic of motown, come and celebrate the sound of a generation!
You’ll have a live DJ to play bangers long into the night, as well as a dance floor and a fully stocked bar
Tickets are £15 each, the cruise will depart at 7:30 and last three hours after which point we will tie the boat up and continue the party till midnight!
Return to the 60s for an evening, fancy dress is encouraged!
Jess Morgan from England and Nels Andrews from the US have joined forces because they both – for the first time – have illustrated books to accompany the new music they want to bring to audiences in 2019. Jess and Nels wanted to showcase something on tour which would satisfy the most avid record sleeve-readers, comic book-worms, or just about anyone feeling lost in the digital age. Their co-headlined show promises an atmospheric concoction of songwriting, spoken word and fun visuals. They will tour in England and Scotland, through September and October.
The two singer-songwriters met in 2011 on a grey, drizzling night in Leicester. Nels Andrews, a seasoned songwriter a long way from his home in Santa Cruz California, was touring his record of the time in the UK. His opening act was Norwich based Jess Morgan who was then just beginning her career. They two singer-songwriters stayed friends, bumping into each other at shows and festivals on both sides of the atlantic and always finding time to grab coffee and talk song-writing. Nels and Jess are both fans of comic book illustration, film photography, and squeezing into a wetsuit and surfing on waves close to home home – The Pacific Ocean and The North Sea respectively. Both have brought out their music in analogue formats – Nels has a single out on luminous yellow flex-disk and Jess spent most of last year making her own 7” vinyl records in her kitchen.
Take on the challenge to climb up and down the 1,780 steps of the Montgomery Waters Meadow Stadium, spanning 56 floors. – The equivalent of climbing up to the top of the iconic Eiffel Tower.
Entry – £10 for adults / £5 for anyone under 18 years old
This is a day long workshop for beginners to learn the basics of working in an abstract way, designed to examine composition, form, colour and expression.
The day is very structured, and participants will engage in drawing and painting. We will consider mark making, with both intuitive and planned ideas. Working in an abstract way allows us the space to consider other possibilities.
Please bring any materials/equipment you would like to produce a piece of work with. Study paper and paint will be provided.
Nada is a fine artist whose abstract painting are formed using mark making, printing and stencilling to explore how lines, shapes and space interact. She then expands those elements into a dialogue that encompasses the canvas as a whole. She has a B.A. Hons degree in Fine Art from Falmouth University. Her skills include painting, drawing, collage, and mixed media work.
Nada was runner up in 2012 Saatchi Art competition and recently exhibited in the 2018 Oriel Davies Newtown.
Course times from 10am to 4pm. (with a break for lunch)
Cost £60
Refreshments are provided throughout the day but please bring your own lunch.
Please contact us to book.
07751 362171 or info@myartshack.co.uk
Local apples juiced using our giant press… Opportunity for children to have a go. Local crafters, and musicians plus BBQ and apple desserts. In aid of our local charity in Tanzania
Join Shrewsbury Morris for the debut of Septimus the giant Shrewsbury Cobbler. Along with this performance, Shrewsbury Morris will be dancing and there will also be an opportunity for everyone to “Have a go at Morris Dancing with Shrewsbury Morris.
Shropshire Art Society is holding its Autumn Exhibition at the Bear Steps Gallery, Shrewsbury, from Monday, September 30th to Saturday, October 12th. It is open from 10 am to 4 pm daily, excluding Sunday and closing at 2.30 pm on Saturday, October 12th.
There will be framed original paintings, unframed bargains and greeting cards for sale
This is writer and broadcaster Chris Eldon Lee’s latest comic play – following speedily in the wake of ‘Atlantic Ladies’ – and it’s been 50 years in the making.
In the glorious summer of 1969, Shrewsbury was limbering up to challenge the rest of Europe in the biggest, most watched and most ridiculous TV game show of all time – ‘It’s A Knockout’ (‘Jeux Sans Frontieres’).
Over 100 million people tuned in to see our antics in the hotly contested final against the mighty Germans. It was a night shrouded in controversy and confusion. People still argue about the outcome!
Featuring live action, original footage that hasn’t been seen for 50 years, and lashing of 60s music; all can now be revealed in this new musical play about Shrewsbury’s Finest Hour.
It’s the (mostly) true story of silliness, skulduggery, scandal and sensational sploshes (with just a dash of danger) that made the whole of Shropshire proud…complete with a poignant love story to tug at the heart strings.
Shrewsbury’s Finest Hour’ comes from Love Lee Productions – whose previous shows include ‘Silhouette’, ‘Arthur’s Plough’, ‘Shakespeare’s Will’, ‘Ursula, Queen of the Jungle’ and ‘Atlantic Ladies’.
Theatre Severn – Wed 2nd to Sat 5th October at 7.30, with a Saturday matinee at 3pm.
Sponsored by Marches Care
A fun, informal evening to find out about Morris Dancing with Shrewsbury Morris. Everyone welcome. No experience required. Wear trainers and comfy clothing. Why not try something different? Morris dancing is good exercise, takes you to all sorts of places and an opportunity to make new friends.
Shropshire Oktoberfest is taking place on 4th & 5th October 2019 at the Shrewsbury Quarry Park – Following the success of the past 2 Shropshire Oktoberfest we are back! Over 150 real ales, ciders, bubbles, gin, cocktails, rum and more served alongside amazing live music, street food, farmers market, and comedy club this promises to be another amazing event inside Shrewsbury Quarry Park!
The event runs;
5pm – 10pm Friday 4th October – £6 in advance (£8 on the door)
11am – 10pm Saturday 5th October – £12.50 entry in advance (£15 on the door)
VIP tickets – £30 in advance (Saturday only, £35 on the door)
For tickets and more information check out www.shropshireoktoberfest.co.uk
FREE Kids Taster Sessions at Shrewsbury Sports Village: Saturday 5th Oct; Gymnastics (4-11yrs) & Football (2-8yrs).
Football Coaching sessions for kids (2-8yrs), both boys & girls; FREE taster sesison; Sat 5th Oct. Shooting, dribbling, passing & stopping, with expert tuition from FA-qualified coaches. Three slots; 1-2pm, 2:30–3:30pm, or 4-5pm. Click now to book & secure your place > http://bit.ly/Book-FREE-Kids-Sessions-Oct-2019
Gymnastics taster sessions for kids (4-11yrs); Sat 5th Oct; allows children to develop fundamental movement skills; they’ll be fitter, faster, stronger, more confident and co-ordinated. Three slots; 1-2pm, 2:30–3:30pm, or 4-5pm. Click now to book & secure your place > http://bit.ly/Book-FREE-Kids-Sessions-Oct-2019
Shrewsbury Half Marathon returns on Sunday 6th October 2019 with a new autumn date and plenty to look forward to after the success of the 2018 event. The race will welcome an increased capacity for 2019 and feature two new race distances – a Family 1.1 Mile for families and young runners, plus a Cumulative Half Marathon where participants run 12 miles in their own time and complete the final 1.1 mile on race day. Together, the races open the event up to all ages and abilities and will contribute to a superb atmosphere on the day.
Shrewsbury Half Marathon offers a perfect mix of history and scenery, the 13.1-mile route taking runners through the streets of Shrewsbury city centre before heading out into the beautiful Shropshire countryside. Once again a team of UKRunChat pacers will be helping runners to achieve their targets and there will be first-class entertainment at the race village at Shropshire Country Showground.
Entry to Shrewsbury Half Marathon includes: bespoke medal; technical t-shirt; goody bag; free pre and post-race massage and free race photos worth £19.99. Entry from £26 (affiliated) / £28 (unaffiliated).
The Family 1.1 Mile costs £8 for children aged 11 and above running unaccompanied, and also per adult. Entry costs £5 per child aged 4-10 accompanied by an adult. All finishers of the Family Mile receive a medal. The Cumulative Half Marathon costs £15.
Omega care for life are hosting a Bereavement Friendship Group in order to support local people who are struggling following the loss of a loved one.
The group provides a friendly, confidential and safe place for people to share their stories, thoughts and feelings.
The group runs every other Tuesday, is free of charge and open to everyone.
Please contact Claire for more information or to register your interest.
Local arts and crafts on display and for sale.
Paintings, Woodwork, Pottery, Photography, Tapestry etc
Mamma Mia! Come and be the next dancing queen aboard Sabrina!
You’ll have a live DJ to play bangers long into the night, as well as a dance floor and a fully stocked bar.
Tickets are £15 each, the cruise will depart at 7:30pm and last three hours after which point we will tie the boat up and continue the party till midnight!
Ready your flares and frilled shirts for our ’70s disco cruise, fancy dress is encouraged!
“Sanctum”
By ever-popular request, this weekend we’ll be up to the elbows in plaster, clay, wood, paint – who knows? – making a shrine for the home or therapy room.
Plenty of time and space to be blissfully engrossed, for sure.
For some, this is one of the highlights of the retreat year!
* No previous meditation or artistic experience is needed on any of the retreats
* Unlimited art materials are included in the fee, a huge range is offered at this retreat. Also included are handouts and refreshments, free parking.
* Small groups, booking essential and early booking recommended.
ALL INFO & EASY ONLINE BOOKING – https://www.wayofcreativity.org
Have you ever wanted to learn how to bellydance but didn’t know where to start? Or maybe you are already dancing but would like to revisit the basic moves to improve your technique?
Fun and friendly way to learn to shimmy, camel and do snake arms amongst many other moves, whilst learning a choreographed dance or two! With JWAAD instructor Sue Lloyd.
£10 including free parking and refreshments!
Small groups, so please book early to avoid disappointment.
Contact 07751 362171 or info@myartshack.co.uk
