Events Listings

Events for 27th May 2012 - 2nd June 2012

• The Abbey Chorale Rehearsal

  Date: 5th Apr 2012 - 20th Dec 2012

  Every week

  Location: The Rock Methodist Church, The Rock, Telford, TF3 5AG

  Time: 20:00 - 22:00

  Cost: ££5.00 per month

  The Abbey Chorale, a small 4-part chamber choir, meets for rehearsals every Thursday.

  New members in all sections are welcome. For more information visit our website www.theabbeychorale.co.uk/ or email us at the-abbey-chorale@virginmedia.com

• Olympic Torch Relay Ironbridge

  Date: 30th May 2012

  Location: Ironbridge

  Time: 15:14 - 15:39

  Cost: Free

  We are delighted that the Olympic Flame and Torch relay will be coming to Telford and Wrekin on May 30 2012 and visiting Ironbridge where there will be a host of events happening in the afternoon.

  Entertainment will start from 2pm and will include a number of river activities such as Ironbridge Rowing Club and The Greenwood Centre coracles paddling up and down the River. Ironbridge Scenic River Cruises will be providing pleasure boat trips for the public to enjoy.

  The international Abraham Darby Academy Band will be livening up the streets of Ironbridge by playing on the town side of the Iron Bridge by the War Memorial and the Bicycle Hub will be giving tandem demonstrations along the Wharfage. There will also be street dance performances by the pupils from Phoenix school.

  The torch leaves Ironbridge at 2.39pm and at this time everyone is invited to Enginuity where you can see CORE, a digital art exhibition by renowned international artist Kurt Hentschläger and see the Science Sport Life Exhibition. There is free entry to Enginuity from 4pm and it will be open until 5.30pm with refreshments and biscuits provided. For more information please visit the Ironbridge Gorge Museums website.

  Parking is limited in the Gorge and it is expected to be extremely busy on this day with road closures limiting access. Anyone who wishes to come and see the torch and take part in the celebrations is encouraged to use the free park and ride at Stoney Hill at the top of Jiggers bank. There will be buses running from the site down to the Gorge every 12 minutes. Please allow adequate time for your journey and arrive as early as possible to avoid disappointment

• Olympic Torch Relay Telford Town Centre

  Date: 30th May 2012

  Location: Telford Town Centre

  Time: 15:46 - 15:54

  Cost: Free

  We are delighted that the Olympic Flame and Torch relay will be coming to Telford and Wrekin on May 30 2012 and visiting Telford Town Centre.

  Route Directions:

  At 3.46pm the Torch Relay will start again at the Malinslee roundabout in Telford town centre going along Woodhouse Central and into Lawn Central before ending at the Hollinsgate Roundabout at 3.54pm.

  Event Information:

  The route around Telford Town Centre will be decorated by 2012 relay flags, community decorations, and banners made by the public will also feature in the parade around the ring road where nearby crowds and school children will be ready to greet the relay runners.

  There will be street theatre and music played by bands around the external public spaces of the centre creating a carnival atmosphere to the event.

  There will also be an opportunity for visitors on the day to make flags or pom-poms to wave as the torch passes by.

• Olympic Torch Relay Newport

  Date: 30th May 2012

  Location: Newport

  Time: 16:06 - 16:24

  Cost: Free

  We are delighted that the Olympic Flame and Torch relay will be coming to Telford and Wrekin on May 30 2012 and visiting Newport.

  Route Directions:

  At 4.06pm the relay begins its Newport leg near the junction of Wellington Road with Silverdale Close, then moves along Wellington Road towards the town centre where the route of the torch will turn left towards the High Street and then right into Stafford Street and ending at 4.24pm near the Old Quarry and Hampton Drive

  Event Information:

  Events will commence from 1.30pm starting with a Civic welcoming party planned at and around the Guildhall. The Mayor, town crier and loyal volunteers from Newport's Army will be greeting the torch and relay runner.

  A range of activities have been organised with Newport and District Running Club and Newport Cycling Club and children from local schools will be taking part.

  There will also be a pig roast in the square for those who want to grab a quick bite to eat during the celebrations.