What's On in November 2008 |
Thursday 20th November
The 14th
Annual Tree of Light Appeal Opening Ceremony
Dean Square, Telford Shopping
Centre
The
Tree of Light Appeal is organised by the four Rotary Clubs of
Telford - Ironbridge, Telford Centre, Wellington and The Wrekin and
gives people the chance to sponsor a light on a Christmas tree set
up in Telford Shopping Centre in memory of a loved one. This year's
nominated charities are the Severn Hospice, Telford and four
charities nominated by the Rotary clubs.This year the the lights
will be switched on by the Bishop of Lichfield, the Rt Rev Jonathan
Gledhill with seasonal music provided by The Salvation Army Band.
The ceremony begins at 4pm.
Application forms are available at the information kiosks and Cafe
Giardino in Telford Shopping Centre and are also printed weekly in
the Telford Journal.
Friday 21st November
Dawley Christmas Lights
Switch On
Dawley, Telford
Event organised by Great Dawley
Parish Council. For further details please telephone 01952 501272
or email
gdpc@btconnect.com
Saturday 22nd November
Ironbridge Gorge
Christmas Lights Switch On
The Square, Ironbridge
The lights will be switched on
by a surprise guest at 6:30pm.
Fireworks display and traditional torch light walk over the
Ironbridge with Santa plus prize for the best torch
decoration!
The shops will also be open into the evening for Christmas
shopping.
Thursday 20th to Saturday 22nd
November
West Side Story
The Place,
Oakengates
The Musical Theatre Academy
present the Sondheim and Bernstein classic West Side Story in its
50th anniversary year since its London debut. Please note West Side
Story replaces the previously advertised show,
Scrooge.
7.30pm and 2pm Saturday matinee
Friday 21st November
Opening of the
Grotto
Telford
Shopping Centre
Come and meet Santa and real
reindeer from the Cairgorms for the opening of this year's Grotto.
Face painters nad children's entertainers. fun starts from
4pm.
Saturday 22nd November to Tuesday 23rd
December
Christmas at Winter Wonderland
Wonderland,
Telford Town Park, Telford TF3 4AY
Visit Santa in his
snow capped log cabin! Bookings now being taken online.
Alternatively, please telephone 01952 591633
Sunday 23rd
November
Joe Pasquale's - Back on the Road
The Place,
Oakengates
7.30pm
Tuesday 25th
November
Fish plus support Stone Sole River
The Place, Oakengates
Fish, the legendary former
lead singer of Scottish rock band Marillion comes to The Place with
a show celebrating his career as well as music from his recent
album, '13th Star'.
7.30pm
Wednesday 26th November
An Evening with Blowers
The Place, Oakengates
Featuring BBC Test Match
Special comentator, journalist and raconteur Henry Blofeld.
7.30pm
Saturday 27th
November
Under 18s Band Night
The Place, Oakengates
Rock and pop musicians from Telford schools and colleges
Doors open 7pm
Sunday 28th
November
Christmas Lights Switch
On
Oakengates
Dancing, street entertainment,
food, drink and gifts.Organised by Oakengates Town Council in
conjunction with Wrockwardine Wood Arts College.
Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th November
Gorgeous
Enginuity,
Coalbrookdale
Contemporary Craft and Fine Food Fair
organised by Ironbridge Gorge Museums Trust and The Shropshire
Guild of Contemporary Crafts. An opportunity to view and buy
original craft work of the highest quality as well as to sample and
purchase delicacies from local producers.
10am to 5pm.
Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th November
Christmas Market
Maws Craft Centre, Jackfield TF8 7LS
12 noon - 6pm
both days
An opportunity to purchase beautiful and unusual gifts for
Christmas.This years proceeds are going to Jackfield Village
Church. For further details telephone 01952 885999
Saturday 29th November
Victorian Christmas
Festival Market
Ironbridge
The Festival Market will be held from 10am - 4:30pm in
Merrythought car park and buildings.
Buy Christmas gifts and decorations, visit Father Christmas in his
working toy factory, sample some festive drinks at the Micro
Brewery. Wrap up warm and let the Victorian Carol singers serenade
you as you shop.
Saturday 29th November
Wellington Christmas
Lights Extravaganza
Market Square, Wellington
The day will begin with
musical entertainment in the Square:
10.30-11am, Shortwood Shool
11.15-11.45am, Wrekin View School
12 noon to 12.30pm, Dothill School
1.30-3pm, New College Jazz Band
3.30-4.30pm, Wellington (Telford) Brass Band and Churches
Together.
The lights will be switched on at 4.45pm by the Mayor, Cllr Karen
Tomlinson ably assisted by Father Christmas.
Saturday 29th
November
Jive Talking - The Bee Gees Story
The Place,
Oakengates
This is the show that Bee Gees fans
everywhere have been waiting for featuring the stunningly
convincing vocals of brothers Darren and Gary Simmons and Jarrod
Loughlin.
7.30pm.
Sunday 30th
November
Christmas Sunday
Blists Hill Victorian
Town
Visitors to this special Christmas event can step
back in t me to watch the ladies of the town busily preparing
seasonal goodies.
Sunday 30th
November
Morriston Phoenix Male Voice Choir
The Place,
Oakengates
Welsh male voice choir performing favourites
such as Myfanwy, Gwyr Harlech and Cwm Rhonda as well as songs
recorded by Queen, West Life and Robbie Williams.
7pm
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