Events Listings

Events for 1st May 2012 - 31st May 2012

• Ketley History Group

  Date: 6th Oct 2011 - 4th Oct 2012

  On this day every month

  Location: The Horseshoes PH, Holyhead Road, Ketley, Telford, TF1 5AE

  Time: 15:00

  Cost: Free

  We aim to promote awareness of Ketley's rich past by researching records held at the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Library, and discussions of Ketley's recent history with local residents.

  We meet on the first Thursday of every month.

  If you would like more information contact Olga or Geoff on 01952 59569.

• 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
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  Ironbridge Gorge Walking Festival

  Date: 5th May 2012 - 13th May 2012

  Location: Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site

  Cost: Free

  Walks which are graded into four levels of difficulty ranging from a gentle two-hour family treasure hunt up to a strenuous, 15 mile circular hike over the Wrekin.

  All walks are free but with places limited to between 15 and 20 people, pre-booking is essential. To reserve a place or request a copy of the programme contact the Ironbridge Visitor Information Centre by email at tic@ironbridge.org.uk or call 01952 433424. Additional information is available on http://www.visitironbridge.co.uk/. Well behaved dogs on a lead are welcome on most walks but please check before booking.
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  Plant Fair at Weston Park

  Date: 6th May 2012 - 7th May 2012

  Location: Weston Park

  Time: 10:00 - 5:00

  Cost: Plant Fair & Gardens £2.50

  Plant fair featuring highly respected specialist nurseries with a great range of perennials, shrubs, trees, rare species and old heritage varieties.

  Weston Park welcomes Plant Hunters' Fairs on Mayday Bank Holiday Sunday and Monday. Weston is an award winning stately home set in 1000 acres of "Capability" Brown parkland much of it wooded and planted with spring bulbs, bluebells, azaleas and rhododendrons. By the house there is an Italian Parterre and formal gardens. Plants will be at the heart of the event and we have a brilliant line up of nurseries with something, new, different and unusual for every plant lover. The fair will be held on the Stables Lawn in front of the house making a stunning backdrop to the day with the Stables Coffee Bar close on hand. For this special event, Weston Park is offering a really great value entrance price of just £2.50 (per person) for the fair, gardens and parkland. There is also a great adventure playground for children plus a selection of outdoor games in the courtyard. The miniature railway will also be running (additional charge).

• Wellington Cottage Care Trust Anniversary Spring Fayre

  Date: 26th May 2012

  Location: 79 Haygate Road, Wellington, Telford, TF1 2BJ

  Time: 14:00 - 17:00

  Cost: Free admission

  An anniversary Spring Fayre with stalls, games, live music and cream teas.

   
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  Midnight Walk in Telford

  Date: 26th May 2012

  Location: Telford College of Arts and Technology (TCAT), Haybridge Road, Wellington, TF1 2NP

  Cost: Registration is £10 until 2 April when it will increase to £15

  A 10km ladies only walk starting at the stroke of midnight to help raise money for the Severn Hospice.

   

  General Information

  • The event follows a 10km circular route which follow paths away from residential housing where possible, along wide, well lit pavements
  • There are checkpoints at the halfway mark for refreshments and comfort breaks
  • Our fantastic team of marshals will line the route, positioned at every road crossing and junction to keep you safe  
  • Car parking is limited so please car share if you can
  • At the request of the venue, no dogs will be allowed at the event (with the exception of guide dogs)
  • Whistles, water pistols, klaxons and other items that might cause noise pollution are banned
  • Participants must be aged 14 years and over to take part in the Midnight Walks. Anyone under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult

  For further information on any of these events please visit http://www.severnhospice.org.uk/, call 01952 221 351/ 01743 354 450 or email appeals@severnhospice.org.uk

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