WHAT’S ON SHROPSHIRE
WHAT’S ON IN BRIEF 1ST JULY – 8TH JULY
1st July, Rounders England, •Longden Village Hall,
Shrewsbury Watch this friendly against Shrewsbury Rounders League. 11am-2pm. Spectators welcome and there will be drinks, cakes and the Nippy Chippy van!
5th July, Paddle into the •Past, River Severn, Shrewsbury
A unique historical tour of Shrewsbury around the Severn loop, exploring the Welsh wars, Vikings, floods, Victorian healthhazards and the relics of the river trade with archaeologist Dr Nigel Baker. 6pm-8.30pm.
Church Stretton: festival fortnight Church Stretton Arts Festival, 28th July – 12th August The Festival begins with an opening concert at Concord College on 28th July by the London Mozart Players who will present a programme of music for string sextet by Mozart, Schoenberg and Tchaikovsky. Then on 31st July, The Aquarelle Guitar Quartet – a dynamic and innovative ensemble known for its extraordinary ensemble in performance and expansive repertoire, will delighting the audience at Church Stretton School. In complete contrast, on 1st August, Kathleen Ferrier -Whattalife! by professional contralto Lucy Stevens presents a staged dramatisation of Kathleen Ferrier’s life story. On 2nd August audiences can enjoy the acclaimed Onyx Brass, then at 3pm on 3rd August it’s Phil Rickman – In Conversation at the Parish Centre. At
Shrewsbury charity Dragon Boat Festival Race Severn Hospice’s popular Dragon Boat Festival returns on 7th-8th July. Each day will see 30 teams battle it out as they race 40ft dragon boats along the River Severn between the Shrewsbury School Boat Club and Pengwern Boat Club from 9am-6pm. Registration for the event costs £300 per team. To register email events@ severnhospice.org.uk or call 01743 354450.
Have a go at Shrewsbury Steam Rally Have you ever wanted to drive a steam engine or roller? Or ride in a vintage lorry? Then come along on 26th-27th August to Greenhous West Mid Showground from 9.15am. With trade stands, exhibits, food and drink! www. shrewsburysteamrally.co.uk
7.30pm in Church Stretton School hear Serbianborn violist Milena Simovich accompanied by Russian pianist Olga Sitkovetsky. Fans of The Blues Brothers, can hear all their greatest hits on 4th August in an all-singing, all-dancing, high energy show. On 6th August clarinettist Robert Plane and The Gould Piano Trio perform a programme of chamber music. Kosmos’ trio of violin, viola and accordion play on 7th August. The ever-popular and annual Teatime Concert (and cream tea!) takes place at 3pm on 8th August at the Methodist Church. There will be many more performances, talks and much more across the second week. To bring the 2018 Festival to a memorable close, A Complete and Utter History of Jazz will take place at Concord College. For a full programme visit www.strettonfestival.org.uk.
7th July, Beat and Bells, •The Square, Shrewsbury
A free day of entertainment hosted by The Shrewsbury Morris Dancers plus the Kit and Caboodle Puppet show from Thingumajig Theatre, and music from The Shropshire Youth Folk Ensemble and Shropshire Ukulele Massive. 10am-4pm.
The Place in The Park Big Top Come along from 4th-19th August and celebrate 50 years of performance, culture and entertainment as The Place turns half a century! To mark the theatre’s landmark birthday, it is moving to the QEII Fields In Trust Town Park Arena this summer and will showcase an extravaganza of entertainment from music to comedy and performance. The arena will also host a magnificent Big Top venue that will seat up to 1,000 people and will be called The Place In The Park. This unique entertainment experience includes comedy, music, dance and children’s shows. The Place in the Park will be held in Telford Town Park from 12pm-10pm. For more information and a full programme of show dates visit www.telford50.co.uk/bigtop.
7th July, Guided Walk of •Oswestry, Oswestry Borderland
Tourism Join the volunteer guides who will show the hidden corners of Oswestry and tell you stories from the town’s past. Adults £2, children 50p. 11am-12pm.
8th July, Macmillan •Summertime Walk, Telford
Town Park Enjoy a 12 mile walk, past many of the notable and interesting parts of Telford while raising money. Open to all over 14 and starts at 10am-6pm.
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