Events
There are a variety of walks, talks and activities to help you discover more about the magnificent landscape, diverse wildlife and rich heritage of the Shropshire Hills. Click below to discover the events taking place, or if you would like to receive a copy of our events booklet, please contact the office.
Events in February 2012
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February 2, 2012 1 Events
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Feet of the West Midlands ExhibitionShropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Craven Arms, Shropshire SY7 9RSFeet of the West Midlands Exhibition
What do your shoes say about you? A photographic installation based on the theme of a shoe shop. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre. Contact 01588 676060 for further details.
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February 3, 2012 1 Events
N/AFeet of the West Midlands ExhibitionShropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Craven Arms, Shropshire SY7 9RSFeet of the West Midlands Exhibition
What do your shoes say about you? A photographic installation based on the theme of a shoe shop. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre. Contact 01588 676060 for further details.
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February 4, 2012 1 Events
N/AFeet of the West Midlands ExhibitionShropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Craven Arms, Shropshire SY7 9RSFeet of the West Midlands Exhibition
What do your shoes say about you? A photographic installation based on the theme of a shoe shop. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre. Contact 01588 676060 for further details.
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February 5, 2012 1 Events
N/AFeet of the West Midlands ExhibitionShropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Craven Arms, Shropshire SY7 9RSFeet of the West Midlands Exhibition
What do your shoes say about you? A photographic installation based on the theme of a shoe shop. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre. Contact 01588 676060 for further details.
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February 6, 2012 2 Events
N/AFeet of the West Midlands ExhibitionShropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Craven Arms, Shropshire SY7 9RSFeet of the West Midlands Exhibition
What do your shoes say about you? A photographic installation based on the theme of a shoe shop. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre. Contact 01588 676060 for further details.
7:30 pm
Kemp Valley Community Wildlife Group Public MeetingThe Powis Arms
Lydbury North, Shropshire SY7 8AUKemp Valley Community Wildlife Group Public Meeting
Annual Public Meeting :
Results of Lapwing and other bird surveys 2011;
Action to help Lapwings;
Events and Activities for 2012;
Annual General meetingHeld at the Powis Arms, Lydbury North.
If you are interested in local wildlife, please come along and get involved.
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February 7, 2012 1 Events
N/AFeet of the West Midlands ExhibitionShropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Craven Arms, Shropshire SY7 9RSFeet of the West Midlands Exhibition
What do your shoes say about you? A photographic installation based on the theme of a shoe shop. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre. Contact 01588 676060 for further details.
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February 8, 2012 2 Events
N/AFeet of the West Midlands ExhibitionShropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Craven Arms, Shropshire SY7 9RSFeet of the West Midlands Exhibition
What do your shoes say about you? A photographic installation based on the theme of a shoe shop. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre. Contact 01588 676060 for further details.
7:00 pmStiperstones WildlifeBishop's Castle Town Hall
Bishops Castle, Shropshire SY9 5BGEnglandTalk by Simon Cooter from Natural England at Bishop's Castle Town Hall.
Cost £3 per talk or £18 season ticket.Tickets available on the door or in advance from the Town Clerk.
For more information contact 07974 772840 or email townhall@bishopscastle.co.uk
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February 9, 2012 1 Events
N/AFeet of the West Midlands ExhibitionShropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Craven Arms, Shropshire SY7 9RSFeet of the West Midlands Exhibition
What do your shoes say about you? A photographic installation based on the theme of a shoe shop. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre. Contact 01588 676060 for further details.
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February 10, 2012 1 Events
N/AFeet of the West Midlands ExhibitionShropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Craven Arms, Shropshire SY7 9RSFeet of the West Midlands Exhibition
What do your shoes say about you? A photographic installation based on the theme of a shoe shop. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre. Contact 01588 676060 for further details.
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February 11, 2012 1 Events
N/AFeet of the West Midlands ExhibitionShropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Craven Arms, Shropshire SY7 9RSFeet of the West Midlands Exhibition
What do your shoes say about you? A photographic installation based on the theme of a shoe shop. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre. Contact 01588 676060 for further details.
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February 12, 2012 3 Events
N/AFeet of the West Midlands ExhibitionShropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Craven Arms, Shropshire SY7 9RSFeet of the West Midlands Exhibition
What do your shoes say about you? A photographic installation based on the theme of a shoe shop. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre. Contact 01588 676060 for further details.
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Nordic Walking for BeginnersCarding Mill Valley
Church Stretton, Shropshire SY6 6JGThis session will teach you the basics and it is suitable for all ages and abilities. Contact the National Trust, Carding Mill Valley on 01694 725001. £8 per person, equipment included.
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Ravens at DuskExperience the sights and sounds of Ravens gathering at dusk in the south Shropshire Hills. This 3-mile walk will take you from the village of Kempton (west of Craven Arms) to a vantage point opposite the Iron Age hillfort of Burrow, below which the ravens roost in a wooded valley.
Meet at Kempton Village Hall for a cup of tea and introduction. Wear warm clothes and bring a torch.
No dogs! £3 per person.
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February 13, 2012 3 Events
N/AFeet of the West Midlands ExhibitionShropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Craven Arms, Shropshire SY7 9RSFeet of the West Midlands Exhibition
What do your shoes say about you? A photographic installation based on the theme of a shoe shop. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre. Contact 01588 676060 for further details.
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Toddle Time - make Mud PiesShropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Craven Arms, Shropshire SY7 9RSPart of the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre's weekly sessions exploring nature with your under 5's, whatever the weather! Suitable for under 5's and their carers. Contact 01588 676060 for full details.
1:00 pm – 2:30 pmRemarkable RomansShropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Craven Arms, Shropshire SY7 9RSFrom revolting health products to ingenious inventions, discover how these interesting invaders lived. Suitable for 5-11 year olds. £3 per child. Children must bring a grown up. Booking advised on 01588 676060.
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February 14, 2012 3 Events
N/AFeet of the West Midlands ExhibitionShropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Craven Arms, Shropshire SY7 9RSFeet of the West Midlands Exhibition
What do your shoes say about you? A photographic installation based on the theme of a shoe shop. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre. Contact 01588 676060 for further details.
1:00 pm – 2:30 pmRemarkable RomansShropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Craven Arms, Shropshire SY7 9RSFrom revolting health products to ingenious inventions, discover how these interesting invaders lived. Suitable for 5-11 year olds. £3 per child. Children must bring a grown up. Booking advised on 01588 676060.
7:30 pm – 9:30 pmRSPB Wildlife Talk - A Lane in BrazilCulmington Village Hall
Shropshire SY8 2DAEnglandRSPB Wildlife Talk - A Lane in Brazil
Illustrated talk by Mike Lane. Culmington Village Hall. Cost £2, RSPB Shropshire members 50p.
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February 15, 2012 4 Events
N/AFeet of the West Midlands ExhibitionShropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Craven Arms, Shropshire SY7 9RSFeet of the West Midlands Exhibition
What do your shoes say about you? A photographic installation based on the theme of a shoe shop. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre. Contact 01588 676060 for further details.
1:00 pm – 2:30 pmRemarkable RomansShropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Craven Arms, Shropshire SY7 9RSFrom revolting health products to ingenious inventions, discover how these interesting invaders lived. Suitable for 5-11 year olds. £3 per child. Children must bring a grown up. Booking advised on 01588 676060.
2:00 pm – 4:00 pmPancakes in the WoodJoin the Shropshire Wildlife Trust in the beautiful Ercall Woods. Have a go at ancient fire lighting methods, woodland crafts and make delicious pancakes over the fire. Free event. Meet in the Forest Glen car-park. Booking essential, contact the Shropshire Wildlife Trust on 01743 284280.
7:30 pmThe BTO Garden Bird Watch SchemeThe BTO Garden Bird Watch Scheme
Talk by John Arnfield on what this scheme is attempting to achieve and has achieved to date. Learn what you can do to help and how the study is done.
Held in Church Barn, Bishop's Castle.
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February 16, 2012 4 Events
N/AFeet of the West Midlands ExhibitionShropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Craven Arms, Shropshire SY7 9RSFeet of the West Midlands Exhibition
What do your shoes say about you? A photographic installation based on the theme of a shoe shop. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre. Contact 01588 676060 for further details.
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Bishop's Castle Arts FestivalMusic, drama, poetry and art events throughout the town.
See weblink below for details.1:00 pm – 2:30 pmRemarkable RomansShropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Craven Arms, Shropshire SY7 9RSFrom revolting health products to ingenious inventions, discover how these interesting invaders lived. Suitable for 5-11 year olds. £3 per child. Children must bring a grown up. Booking advised on 01588 676060.
7:30 pmThe Casebook of a Landscape DetectiveShropshire CouncilShirehallAbbey ForegateShrewsbury, Shropshire SY2 6NDThe Casebook of a Landscape Detective
Keith Pybus will be presenting a diverse and riveting account of some very special places in South Shropshire.
Keith says, "those who have allowed me to lead them astray on walks in the last few years might welcome the chance to hear what I might have to say in the comparative security and comfort of Shirehall. For this one-off occasion, I have extracted a few files from my casebook. They are likely to feature in the tome to which I am currently bound. Even faithful followers will find something new in this selection of the parks, gardens and landscapes of the Shropshire Hills AONB. Stand by for:
- The Squarson Done it;
- The Case of the Poisonous Tart;
- Duchess Walk: A Study in Ambition;
- The Very Sad Case of the Tormented Wood;
- Size Matters. Mine's Bigger Than Yours - Avenue of Trees.The talk will be enriched by fitting Technicolour images from the Gordon Dickins pictorial treasure trove including some new material shot in the last two weeks."
Talk held at Shirehall, Shrewsbury.
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February 17, 2012 3 Events
N/AFeet of the West Midlands ExhibitionShropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Craven Arms, Shropshire SY7 9RSFeet of the West Midlands Exhibition
What do your shoes say about you? A photographic installation based on the theme of a shoe shop. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre. Contact 01588 676060 for further details.
N/ABishop's Castle Arts FestivalMusic, drama, poetry and art events throughout the town.
See weblink below for details.1:00 pm – 2:30 pmRemarkable RomansShropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Craven Arms, Shropshire SY7 9RSFrom revolting health products to ingenious inventions, discover how these interesting invaders lived. Suitable for 5-11 year olds. £3 per child. Children must bring a grown up. Booking advised on 01588 676060.
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February 18, 2012 4 Events
N/ABishop's Castle Arts Festival
Music, drama, poetry and art events throughout the town.
See weblink below for details.N/AFeet of the West Midlands ExhibitionShropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Craven Arms, Shropshire SY7 9RSFeet of the West Midlands Exhibition
What do your shoes say about you? A photographic installation based on the theme of a shoe shop. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre. Contact 01588 676060 for further details.
10:00 amRSPB Wildlife Walk - ShiptonThe walk starts from St James Parish Church, famous for its display of snowdrops and aconites. Meet St James Parish Church (Grid ref. SO 562919). Cost £2 or 50p for RSPB Shropshire members.
See weblink below for details.8:00 pmStars in your SkiesThe geology of planets. Talk by Dr Alan Longstaff followed by field trip (weather permitting). Contact the National Trust, Carding Mill Valley on 01694 725001. £10 or £25 for all 3 sessions (refreshments included).
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February 19, 2012 2 Events
N/AFeet of the West Midlands ExhibitionShropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Craven Arms, Shropshire SY7 9RSFeet of the West Midlands Exhibition
What do your shoes say about you? A photographic installation based on the theme of a shoe shop. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre. Contact 01588 676060 for further details.
N/ABishop's Castle Arts FestivalMusic, drama, poetry and art events throughout the town.
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February 20, 2012 1 Events
N/AFeet of the West Midlands ExhibitionShropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Craven Arms, Shropshire SY7 9RSFeet of the West Midlands Exhibition
What do your shoes say about you? A photographic installation based on the theme of a shoe shop. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre. Contact 01588 676060 for further details.
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February 21, 2012 1 Events
N/AFeet of the West Midlands ExhibitionShropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Craven Arms, Shropshire SY7 9RSFeet of the West Midlands Exhibition
What do your shoes say about you? A photographic installation based on the theme of a shoe shop. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre. Contact 01588 676060 for further details.
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February 22, 2012 1 Events
N/AFeet of the West Midlands ExhibitionShropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Craven Arms, Shropshire SY7 9RSFeet of the West Midlands Exhibition
What do your shoes say about you? A photographic installation based on the theme of a shoe shop. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre. Contact 01588 676060 for further details.
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February 23, 2012 2 Events
N/AFeet of the West Midlands ExhibitionShropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Craven Arms, Shropshire SY7 9RSFeet of the West Midlands Exhibition
What do your shoes say about you? A photographic installation based on the theme of a shoe shop. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre. Contact 01588 676060 for further details.
7:00 pmStretton Hills Community Wildlife Group Public LaunchMethodist HallWatling StreetChurch Stretton, Shropshire SY6 7BGStretton Hills Community Wildlife Group Public Launch
Interested in nature? Why not join the new community wildlife group.
A new group is being set up in the Stretton Hills. The aim is to bring together people of all ages, who are interested in nature, to do something positive for local biodiversity. The group will be given expert training to help them record, monitor and conserve wildlife in the Stretton Hills, particularly rare and threatened species. This is a great opportunity to get out in the countryside, help local wildlife and have fun.
For more information please contact Gareth Parry, Community Biodiversity Project Officer on 01743 252543, email gareth.parry@shropshire.gov.uk
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February 24, 2012 1 Events
N/AFeet of the West Midlands ExhibitionShropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Craven Arms, Shropshire SY7 9RSFeet of the West Midlands Exhibition
What do your shoes say about you? A photographic installation based on the theme of a shoe shop. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre. Contact 01588 676060 for further details.
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February 25, 2012 3 Events
N/AFeet of the West Midlands ExhibitionShropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Craven Arms, Shropshire SY7 9RSFeet of the West Midlands Exhibition
What do your shoes say about you? A photographic installation based on the theme of a shoe shop. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre. Contact 01588 676060 for further details.
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Fritillary Action DayCome and help Butterfly Conservation improve the habitat for Small Pearl-bordered Fritillaries and other wildlife in the Mount Bank valley, north of Newcastle-on-Clun. Meet at the cattle grid above Foxholes Farm (Grid Ref. SO 238854). Car-parking is limited, so please share transport if possible. Bring a packed lunch.
Contact Nick Williams on 0121 550 9853 to book or for further information.11:00 am – 1:00 pmFeet of the West Midlands WorkshopsShropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Craven Arms, Shropshire SY7 9RSFeet of the West Midlands Workshops
Learn new skills in digital photography and take part in a touring art project where feet are the stars of the show! Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre. Free for adults and accompanied children. Sessions 11am-1pm or 2pm-4pm. Booking advised on 01588 676060.
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February 26, 2012 2 Events
N/AFeet of the West Midlands ExhibitionShropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Craven Arms, Shropshire SY7 9RSFeet of the West Midlands Exhibition
What do your shoes say about you? A photographic installation based on the theme of a shoe shop. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre. Contact 01588 676060 for further details.
11:00 am – 1:00 pmFeet of the West Midlands WorkshopsShropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Craven Arms, Shropshire SY7 9RSFeet of the West Midlands Workshops
Learn new skills in digital photography and take part in a touring art project where feet are the stars of the show! Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre. Free for adults and accompanied children. Sessions 11am-1pm or 2pm-4pm. Booking advised on 01588 676060.
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February 27, 2012 1 Events
N/AFeet of the West Midlands ExhibitionShropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Craven Arms, Shropshire SY7 9RSFeet of the West Midlands Exhibition
What do your shoes say about you? A photographic installation based on the theme of a shoe shop. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre. Contact 01588 676060 for further details.
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February 28, 2012 2 Events
N/AFeet of the West Midlands ExhibitionShropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Craven Arms, Shropshire SY7 9RSFeet of the West Midlands Exhibition
What do your shoes say about you? A photographic installation based on the theme of a shoe shop. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre. Contact 01588 676060 for further details.
7:30 pmThe Special Birds, Wildflowers and Butterflies of the Upper Onny ValleyNorbury Village Hall
Norbury, ShropshireEnglandThe Special Birds, Wildflowers and Butterflies of the Upper Onny Valley
Illustrated talks. Wildlife Group public meeting with free buffet supper at Norbury Village Hall. Booking essential. Please contact John Muller on 01588 650574.
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February 29, 2012 1 Events
7:30 pmClee Hill Community Wildlife Group Public LaunchClee Hill Village Hall
Clee Hill Community Wildlife Group Public Launch
Interested in nature? Why not join the new community wildlife group.
A new group is being set up in the Clee Hill and surrounding area. Please join us to find out more about the fascinating wildlife of the area and this exciting new project. The aim is to bring together people interested in wildlife to do something positive for local wildlife. The group will be given training to help them record, monitor and conserve local species, with particular focus on rare and threatened species. Members can decide what they would like to survey. This is a great opportunity to get out in the countryside to discover and help local wildlife.
Free event, all welcome and refreshments provided. Held at Clee Hill Village Hall.
For more information please contact Cath Landles on 01588 674084 or email cath.landles@shropshire.gov.uk
Event Planning Toolkit
For those organising events and festivals, this Events Toolkit offers lots of tips for organising and running an event in and around the Shropshire Hills AONB. It also includes many useful contacts that can help you run the event.