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Family and Events for Young People
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| Mid Shropshire Vintage Club Vintage Vehicle Rally |
31.05.2008 - 01.06.2008 |
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| Charity Vintage Vehicle Rally in aid of local Charities with over 1,000 exhibits including Cars, Motorbikes, Cycles, Commercials, Tractors, Barn Engines, Steam Engines and Military Vehicles. Also craft and trade stalls, fairground, bar and refreshments. 10am - 5pm |
| Official Website at www.msvintageclub.org.uk |
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| Macmillan Coracle Relay World Championship |
06.06.2008 - .. |
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| Teams of 4 attempting to cross the River Severn in a relay race. Spectators being entertained by the racing and street entertainment on dry land. There will be a Pimms Bar, Hog Roast and luxury ice-cream and home made cakes along with music to take us into the early evening. Intrepid teams of four can register to take part in the challenge by calling 01743 452080. £50.00 registration fee and a minimum of £300.00 per team sponsorship to take part. All monies raised will go direct to the Charity. |
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| Shrewsbury Family BikeFest |
07.06.2008 - .. |
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| A day of cycling fun for everyone as part of Bike Week. Pedalling picnic, longer rides, Dr Bike, stalls, bikes to hire and try out, rickshaw rides, test your cycling skills, try out the cycle track and much more. For younger children: decorate your bike, face painting, join the scooter club or the pedalling picnic (no unaccompanied children). Make your own smoothie with our pedal-powered 'Blenda-Venda'. |
| More Info www.shropshire.gov.uk/cycling.nsf |
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| Shrewsbury Carnival |
14.06.2008 - .. |
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| All day entertainment raising money for local charities. Bands, Stalls, Dencers, Refreshments and much more. Enter a float in the Grand Carnival Procession, leaving the Quarry at 14.00 to wind round the town centre, returning approx 15.30. This year's theme is Nursery Rhymes. 10am - 5pm |
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| Let’s Celebrate Art |
15.06.2008 - .. |
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| A family afternoon with more than twenty art activities from silk painting to willow weaving, clay to pastels to paint. Music and entertainment, arts and crafts for sale. A Belle Vue Arts Festival Event 2pm – 5pm. Free admission. |
| More Info www.bellevueartsfestival.co.uk |
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| Unplugged |
18.06.2008 - .. |
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| Long Nines / Neotopia / Faze26 / Mike Wilcock & Danny Mattey. Live gig, local bands playing specifically for young people. Come along just to hear the bands, or talk to us and get involved in the promotion of the event, mixing the sound, or creating the stunning wall visuals. 7.30pm – 10.00pm £3.50 |
| More Info www.belmontartscentre.org.uk |
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| Shropshire School of Classical Music Summer Concert |
28.06.2008 - 28.06.2008 |
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The Gateway,
Chester St, Shrewsbury |
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01743 363 154 |
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| Come along and enjoy this free Summer Concert! Introducing their own performances, pianists aged from 6-14 will entertain adults and children with a variety of beautiful and imaginatively played piano pieces. The teachers will play too! Suitable for all ages. 2.00pm FREE Please phone to reserve your ticket |
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| Barney Live! – The Let’s Go Tour |
28.06.2008 - 29.06.2008 |
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The Music Hall,
The Square, Shrewsbury SY1 1LH |
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01743 281281 |
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| Join your favourite dinosaur for ninety minutes of song, dance and fun... and, when it comes to fun, Barney knows that nothing beats imagination... and friends you love! 1pm & 3.30pm £10.50/ Discounts: Members |
| Book Via www.musichall.co.uk |
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| Teenage Kicks |
28.06.2008 - .. |
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The Quarry Park,
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YOUTH FESTIVAL |
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| A festival of kicking live music by young Shropshire bands, introduced by Beacon Radio’s Breakfast Show host Ryan Kennedy, plus loads of activities including a skateboard half-pipe, bouldering wall, spray tattooist, sport, craft and lots more. 12.00pm - 7.00pm FREE |
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| Dragon Boat Festival |
29.06.2008 - .. |
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| A colourful and spectacular event taking place on the River Severn again this year. The 40-foot long brightly coloured boats have dragon heads and tails and are rowed by teams in fancy dress to beating drums. All proceeds go to Severn Hospice. Free to come and watch 9am - 5pm |
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| Darwin’s Faces of Evolution |
05.07.2008 - 05.07.2008 |
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Pride Hill - The Square,
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| Procession departs Pride Hill 1.15pm and arrives at The Square 2.00pm FREE Come and see the spectacle of masks, music and sculptures to launch the Shrewsbury Darwin Celebrations. Trading Faces and Bang On! Samba band process with children from local schools and community youth groups |
| More Info www.tradingfaces.org.uk |
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| Shrewsbury Green Day |
05.07.2008 - .. |
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GREEN DAY |
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| Live music and family-friendly educational and entertaining environmental exhibits. Free entry all day and more than 50 stalls so come along and find out more about how we can "tread more lightly" on the planet. 10am - 4pm |
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| Shrewsbury Youth Theatre Summer School |
08.07.2008 - 01.08.2008 |
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| Five days to devise and rehearse a piece for performance on Friday afternoon for family and friends to come and see, with SYT workshop leader, Becki-Ann. Age group: 9-14. £70 for the 5 days 10.00am – 3.00pm |
| More Info www.belmontartscentre.org.uk |
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| Robert Hardy at Battlefield 1403 |
19.07.2008 - .. |
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Battlefield 1403 Farm Shop, Café and Visitor Centre,
Battlefield, Shrewsbury, SY4 3DB |
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| Battlefield 1403 is a new farm shop, café and visitor centre for the Battle of Shrewsbury. It opened to the public on April 14th and Robert Hardy will be officially opening it on 19th July, the weekend of the anniversary of the Battle of Shrewsbury. 11.00am |
| More Info at www.battlefield1403.com |
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| 3 Billy Goats Gruff and other furry tails |
22.07.2008 - .. |
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| Children’s Theatre show for children aged 3+ . Elvis Schumacher the cobbler has worked hard all his life creating the most beautiful shoes. But he’s hit hard times. Maybe the elves can help him! This well loved Grimm fairy tale has been re-heeled into a world where magic does exist. 2.00pm £6.50 / £4.50 |
| More Info www.belmontartscentre.org.uk |
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| AV Warriors |
24.07.2008 - 25.07.2008 |
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| An AVJ (Audio Visual Jockeying) workshop over 2 days incorporating stop frame animation, sound effect creation, sampling and live performance. With media artists, Arron Fowler and Martin Sumner Age group: 13+. £45 for the 2 days 10.00am – 3.00pm |
| More Info www.belmontartscentre.org.uk |
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| Peter Pan |
27.07.2008 - .. |
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The Castle Grounds,
Castle Street, Shrewsbury SY1 2AT |
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01743 281 281 |
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| Wild Crafts |
01.08.2008 - .. |
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| Join us to make and create wonderful wildlife creations from recycled materials. Make a funny mask, colourful container or your own very crazy animal. Lots of fun for all the family. x sessions 10.30am - 12.30pm and 1.30pm - 3.30pm, booking essential |
| More info at www.shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk |
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| Children’s Spinning Workshop |
02.08.2008 - .. |
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| Children’s Weaving Workshop |
02.08.2008 - .. |
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| Shrewsbury International Soccer Festival |
03.08.2008 - 08.08.2008 |
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| An International Soccer tournament for young players aged 8-19, boys & girls, professional & club teams. Opening ceremony Sunday 3rd August, daily football, top teams - 2007 featured Mexico, USA, Canada, Argentina. Great day out! |
| More info at www.soccerdestinations.com |
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| Funday Mondays - Community Day |
04.08.2008 - .. |
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| All day family activities held in the Shrewsbury's Square. |
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| Three Little Pigs |
05.08.2008 - .. |
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| With a whole array of silly effects and tricks, this imaginative and inventive two person retelling will delight and amuse with super puppets and lively music. For three to seven year olds and grown-ups too… £6.50/£4.50 2.00pm |
| More Info www.belmontartscentre.org.uk |
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| B-Movie |
07.08.2008 - 08.08.2008 |
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Think up a story, then write the script, decide on the cast, film the action, then edit the film. All in two days! With media artists Emma Puente and Greg Rudevics. Age group: 13+
10.00am – 3.00pm Cost: £45 for the 2 days |
| More Info www.belmontartscentre.org.uk |
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| Funday Mondays - Compost Day |
11.08.2008 - .. |
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| All day family activities held in the Shrewsbury's Square. |
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| Don’t Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus |
12.08.2008 - .. |
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This lively theatre show for children 3 and up is full of fun, feathers, laughter and excitement and features original music and lots of audience participation!
11.00am and 2.00pm £6.50/£4.50 |
| More Info www.belmontartscentre.org.uk |
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| Beetrootz |
14.08.2008 - .. |
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| An introduction into sample based music production including various sampling techniques, editing, arranging, rhythm contruction and melodies. With music leader Pablo Spaull. Age group: 8-12. 10.00am – 3.00pm £25 |
| More Info www.belmontartscentre.org.uk |
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| Shrewsbury Flower Show |
15.08.2008 - 16.08.2008 |
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| More than three million blooms fill the huge floral marquees and there’s a full, all-day programme of music and entertainment for adults and children alike. Attractions for the 2008 show include the following: Chris Beardshaw, Gardening Personality / Hayley Westenra, New Zealand, Classical Singer / Bolddog Lings, Motorcycle Stunt Display / Surprise Celebrity Chef, Saturday. 10.00am - 10.15pm approx |
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| Beetrootz |
15.08.2008 - .. |
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| An introduction into sample based music production including various sampling techniques, editing, arranging, rhythm contruction and melodies. With music leader Pablo Spaull. Age group: 8-12. 10.00am – 3.00pm £25 |
| More Info www.belmontartscentre.org.uk |
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| Children’s Weaving Workshop |
15.08.2008 - .. |
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| Join us for a fun workshop. Learn to weave colourful patterns using the wool collected from one of our sheep. £5.00 each, payment required when booking. Sessions 10.00am - 12.30pm and 1.30pm - 4.00pm |
| More info at www.shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk |
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| Summer School Workshop "On Stage" |
18.08.2008 - 22.08.2008 |
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The Music Hall,
The Square, Shrewsbury SY1 1LH |
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01743 281 281 |
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| This exciting opportunity to perform is being offered to children aged 10-14 who have a love of dance, drama or song. Performance held on Friday 22nd at 6.00pm. Enquiries 01743 344737. Tickets £60 for the week |
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| Funday Mondays - Museums Day |
18.08.2008 - .. |
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| All day family activities held in Shrewsbury's Square. |
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| Unplugged |
20.08.2008 - .. |
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| Live gig, local bands playing specifically for young people. Come along just to hear the bands, or talk to us and get involved in the promotion of the event, mixing the sound, or creating the stunning wall visuals. Folk Special – Jia Jinx/ Gus Macgregor/ The Daughters/ Rob Dunsford/ Luke Day 7.30pm – 10.00pm £3.50 |
| More Info www.belmontartscentre.org.uk |
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| SoundArt |
21.08.2008 - 22.08.2008 |
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| Create animation and sound effects. Record sounds from the environment and then create artwork that looks like the sound. Using video cameras, stills cameras, scanners, paper and phones to collect images and compile into an artistic work by the end of day 2. Age group 8-12. 10.00am – 3.00pm £45 |
| More Info www.belmontartscentre.org.uk |
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| Shrewsbury Folk Festival |
22.08.2008 - 25.08.2008 |
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| Children’s Weaving Workshop |
22.08.2008 - .. |
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| Join us for a fun workshop. Learn to weave colourful patterns using the wool collected from one of our sheep. £5.00 each, payment required when booking. 2 x sessions 10.00am - 12.30pm and 1.30pm - 4.00pm |
| More info at www.shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk |
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| County of Salop Steam Engine Rally |
24.08.2008 - 25.08.2008 |
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| The fantastic spectacle of 1,000 vehicles, superb steam engines, and beautifully preserved private and commercial vehicles, showman's engines, steam traction engines, steam rollers. Full Arena Programme, trade stands and more Gates open 9.30am |
| More Info at www.shrewsburysteamrally.co.uk |
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| The Selfish Giant |
26.08.2008 - .. |
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| Sea Legs Puppet Theatre invites you to be enchanted by their spectacular new adaptation of the much loved Oscar Wilde classic. Set in a magnificent steel sculpted garden, the story is told using beautifully crafted puppets, a brilliant musical soundtrack and superb storytelling. For children age 4+. 2.00pm £6.50/£4.50 |
| More Info www.belmontartscentre.org.uk |
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| Hyperlink |
28.08.2008 - 29.08.2008 |
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| Come and learn how to do amazing things with computers, mobile phones, ipods etc. Most of the things that we will do are with free software that you can use at home. With Arron Fowler. Age group: 13+, numbers limited 10.00am – 3.00pm Free |
| More Info www.belmontartscentre.org.uk |
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| Shrewsbury International Street Theatre Festival |
29.08.2008 - 31.08.2008 |
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Streets of Shrewsbury,
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07963 857 596 |
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| Living Well Festival 2008 |
07.09.2008 - .. |
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HEALTH FESTIVAL |
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| Encouraging a healthier, happier and more balanced lifestyle with good local foods, interactive fitness demonstrations and hands on therapies and workshops. With live music and entertainment throughout the day the Live Well Festival will rejuvenate your senses while proceeds go to Lingen Davies Cancer Relief & British Red Cross. |
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| Heritage Open Days |
11.09.2008 - 14.09.2008 |
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Various properties around
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How to Book.
Tickets for major events are now available.
For tickets please check the contact
information against the individual
events in the listings below. For major events
this is usually the Shrewsbury Music Hall
number 01743 281 281 or online
here, but some events have their own ticketing
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