Shropshire Art Society’s ongoing Exhibition at St Mary’s Church, Shrewsbury, features the work of Ivor Hammonds and Margaret Turner from August 5th to 30th.
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
for more information about this event and other #CuriousNatureProject updates.
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.
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!
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
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!
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.
This is a fantastic opportunity to have expert tuition in combining mixed media techniques with found images and drawings to create your own visual narrative. The workshop uses mixed media techniques in fun and effective ways to create unique 8 page books from a single piece of folded paper. We will be using image transfer and carbon paper so please bring photocopies of any images you may want to use (There will be a supply of stock images you can use too) If you want to use text in your image transfer work remember to bring mirror image copies (we can do this for you if you can’t)
Katherine Soutar (Caddick) is an Artist and illustrator who specialises in themes of story and folklore. She has been illustrating folktales for both the history press and individual storytellers for many years. Katherine has also worked part time for the past 15 years in an academy school helping students develop both illustration and warm glass work for their GCSE’s and A levels. She regularly runs workshops in mixed media techniques and print and teaches on an annual art escape in Morocco. Katherine also has a diploma in Art therapy from Goldsmiths college.
Cost £45 including free parking, plus tea/coffee and cake throughout the day. We have a 30 minute break for lunch.
Contact us to book:
Email – info@myartshack.co.uk
Phone – 07751 362171
Photo of Katherine by Jack Thompson
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.
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
Or see our website for more events https://www.myartshack.co.uk
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!
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 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
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
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.
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
Kofi Baker, Malcolm Bruce & Will Johns bring the legacy back to life, in an immersive multi-media experience show of electrifying live music, interplayed with archive footage of the original band, unseen interviews and personal anecdotes from the trio of growing up with the legends who were CREAM
Ginger Baker. Jack Bruce. Eric Clapton. Cream was a chemical explosion like no other, the blueprint for every supergroup to follow and the heavy blues precursor to Hendrix, Zeppelin and so much more. Fifty years since their earth-shaking debut album, the bloodlines of that hallowed trilogy come together to pay tribute to Cream’s legendary four-album reign over the psychedelic frontier of the late 1960s. Kofi Baker (son of Ginger) and Malcolm Bruce (son of Jack) unite with Will Johns (Eric’s nephew by Marriage and son of Zeppelin/ Stones/ Hendrix engineer Andy) to unleash the sound that roused a generation. Feel the fire and the freedom of “Spoonful”, “Strange Brew”, “Sunshine of Your Love”, “White Room”, “Crossroads” and “Badge” —performed by the next generation of Cream, master musicians in their own right whose lives have been steeped in the Cream spirit and legacy.
The Music of Cream is a once-In-a-lifetime concert salute to the most innovative and explosive supergroup of all time, in the hands of those that knew them best. In a new multimedia experience, watch with awe as Kofi and Malcolm interplay live with their fathers on the big screen; as classic moments in rock history with Clapton are brought back to life by his nephew Will Johns. The band will share personal insights and stories, complete with rare, unseen family footage and photographs. This is a truly immersive experience for Cream lovers. Intimate & unique performed by close family members of the original band, who are born and bred into skilled musicianship.
Join us on board a 3 hour cruise to dance through the decades 80’s, 90’s & 00’s
All hail Queen! We will rock you on this cruise!
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 70s for an evening, fancy dress is encouraged!
Following the success of last years October show, we are doing it all again!! On Saturday 19th October 2019 at Shrewsbury URC from 10am you will be able to experience a fabulous family day out.
We will have some amazing detailed and lovingly made Layouts for you to see in various gauges, Trade stands for you to top up your model railway collection, or get you inspired to start one.
All our Exhibitors and Traders are extremely knowledgeable and passionate about model railways and will only be more than happy to offer advice and any questions you may have.
The Whistle Stop Cafe will be open for the duration of the event, serving scrumptious homemade cakes, a selection of hot and cold food and drinks.
We very much hope you can join us!
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.
Alistair Sherwood pays tribute to artists as prolific and influential as James Taylor, Simon and Garfunkel, Bob Dylan, Don McLean, John Denver, Johnny Cash, Leonard Cohen, Tom Paxton and Kris Kristofferson (1968-1978)
“An engaging and humorous performance” “I could hear every word sung clearly” “I would come back again next year”
16th – 17th November 2019, St Mary’s Church, Shrewsbury Town Centre
FREE ENTRY
Join us for our 6th Festival in the wonderful St Mary’s Church. We will be joined by a wonderful array of award winning chocolate makers, bean to bar producers, and chocolatiers .
Our demo stage will have a range of talks, tastings and demos and our children’s lolly pop workshop will be running over the 2 days.
A magical adventure by Land Rover through the illuminated woodland to see Santa in his real hillside Grotto.
Arrive at the Hawkstone Park Follies visitor centre and check in for your trip. After a warming festive drink you’ll be whisked off in one of our Land Rovers across the Park, through the Grand Valley, under the Wishing Arch and up the steep hill to Santa’s spectacular network of caves.
Santa’s elves will keep you entertained as you wander around the decorated, fairy-lit caverns and tunnels until you finally arrive at your destination – the magical grotto itself! Every child will receive a gift from Santa.
You’ll have the opportunity to meet Santa’s reindeer and enjoy the illuminated woodland fantasy. You can even finish off your visit with a Christmas meal in the beautifully renovated Hawkstone Park Hotel restaurant.
Pre booking is essential and spaces fill up quickly!
3 Course Dinner & Disco – £24.95 per person
Dates available: 6th & 7th December 2019
We have a special accommodation rate for anyone attending the event which is £89.00 Bed & Breakfast based on two people sharing.
To book please call our events planner Hannah on 01948 841769 or alternatively email enquiries@hawkstone.co.uk
The third leg of the cycling event takes us from Shrewsbury to Stratford-upon-Avon (approx. 70 miles). So, I am looking for a team of 40-50 enthusiastic cyclists to join me on this leg. All levels of experience are very welcome. If you would like to be part of this 3rd leg please complete the registration form for entry via www.entouronline.co.uk
