Events Around Shropshire

Ironbridge Fine Arts have eagerly waited for Robin Holder to return to the Gallery with his latest body of work. The exhibition will go live on the 1st December 2018 with an exhibition open evening on the 7th December at 7pm. We will have live music, real ale and of course lots of bubbly too!

Join us for a delicious festive lunch showcasing organic and locally sourced produce in our charming Arthurs Farm Kitchen. Large groups can use our stunning private function room subject to availability.

Cinderella has always dreamed of meeting a handsome prince. After the announcement that Prince Charming will be holding a royal ball, she may get her wish after all!

From 7.30 p.m. (doors), we host comedians on the second Tuesday of each month. Tonight, we have some of the last year’s favourite acts, including Lovdev Barpaga, Freddie Farrell, Ben Briggs, Rob Mitchell, Donald Mackerel and, Mistress of Ceremonies, Laura Monmoth!

Would you like to have a go making your own Christmas Angel decoration, Christmas wreath or try felting! We are running workshops at Meeting Point House: Wednesday 28th November, 6:30-8:30pm and Thursday 29th November, 10:30am-12:30pm Christmas Wreath making £20 per person.

On Wednesdays, Telford Acoustic Club meets to play music from 8.30pm. Come along and see them or to join in!

From a solo career in New York to his own band Sonovagun, whether supporting Seth Lakeman or playing Glastonbury Festival and now a member of The Levellers, there’s not much this man doesn’t know about performing great music. You can catch him here on a rare visit to Oakengates!

2018 Christmas Tree Festival, Lydbury North. Come and see the beautiful trees at our very first Christmas Tree Festival Fri 14th Dec - 10am - 6.30pm.

Baby and children’s items nearly new sale. Selling a wide variety of items from maternity,children’s toys ,equipment, and clothing. Doors open for buyers at 10-12 so come on down and grab a bargain. Free entry into the event. Baby changing facilities available Refreshments will be available on the day.

Come along and get some hands-on experience and see what you can spot with our fantastic range of RSPB binoculars and telescopes - with some help if needed from our friendly staff !

Moreton, Outwoods & Bromstead Celebrates Christmas. Miniature Nativity Exhibition. Our villagers are beavering away with their creations for the Miniature Nativity Exhibition which will be on display in the foyer of the Millennium Community Centre, Church Lane, Moreton TF10 9DS from 8th December over the...

Shropshire Theatre Organ Trust event. Top organist Robert Wolfe plays Wurlitzer theatre organ at The Buttermarket in Shrewsbury. Raffle, Sales Table and Refreshments available. Live Wurlitzer theatre organ music from Shropshire’s theatre organ.

Ride the Train and visit Santa in his ice grotto!! Our popular SANTA trains run for three Sundays before Xmas. Quality presents and our super SANTA make it a special day for your youngsters.Festive food and drinks are available! Pre-booking advised via our website.Trains leave eve ry half hour from 11:00 to 14:30.

Carols, readings and Christmas music, with audience participation strongly encouraged!

The film show starts at 2:30 pm although we suggest people arrive before 2:20 pm. We interrupt the film after an hour and break for 20 to 25 minutes when we all enjoy tea or coffee and biscuits and chat to each other. We then restart the film and depending on the length of the film, we usually finish by 5 pm

These guys went down a storm at their previous appearances here. A combination of great “guitarmanship” with some hilarious song-writing makes for a superb evening’s entertainment. Warning! The Boys from the All-Night Chemist may contain a girl!!

Oswestry markets’ hold a monthly Artisan Market on the last Friday of every month selling the best in local produce such as pies and pastries, meat and fish, cheeses and cakes as well as occasional crafts and bespoke gifts.

Do you want to be a SuperStar or are you just pop-idle? Hosted by Howard Bell & Clare Bennett, this is your chance to get 15 minutes of fame, normally on the last Thursday of each month in front of a live audience at Shropshire’s longest-established Open Mic event, where we’re proud to support Community Music!!

Before the kids go back to school, carry on the fun at the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre with Festive Winter Crafts. Make wood slice snowmen and penguins, snow globes, book hedgehogs, sewn snowflakes, melted snowman and textured snow paint.

Join Casey’s on Friday 28th December to beat the post Xmas Blues with a superb Drag Show! Hosted by the Marvellous Bella Beserk ( as seen on BGT) the night will host a variety of 80s Icons as you’ve never seen them before. Get friends and family together for a xmas treat you won’t forget.

Oakengates original General Knowledge Quiz runs on the last Sunday of each month with cash prizes. It costs £1 per person to enter and the fun starts at 8.30 p.m.

Casey’s is holding a fabulous New Year’s Eve Family Party for 2018! 6pm – Kids Mini Disco & Entertainment (Games/Dancing) 7pm – Arrival Cocktails & Mocktails (Kids drink FREE all night) 8pm – Mystery Family Show 8:30pm – Gala Buffet (With kids buffet for picky eaters) 9:30pm – Casey’s Crystallettes (Getting the...

Bring the children to celebrate the New Year with this hands on cookery session of New Year’s Eve Around the World. Learn about the traditions of different cultures as we move in to the New Year. Make Chinese sweet rice dumplings and German glücksschwein.

Dawley Angling Society meets here from 7.30 p.m., normally on the first Wednesday of each month. PLEASE NOTE THAT DECEMBER’S MEETING IS ON THURSDAY 6TH.

The Royal British Legion’s “Beer & Banter” session for retired ex-Service men & women meets here from 2 – 4p.m. for a pint and a chin-wag. Wheelchair access through back door from car park and bus station.