Farmer Phil’s Festival 2019
Farmer Phil’s Festival is over the weekend 9th and 11th August 2019. In the heart of the Shropshire Hills at Ratlinghope. If you love music there will be something for you at Farmer Phil’s Festival. Whether it be folk, blues, dance or rock, there will be something to get your foot tapping. Lindesfarne, Slim Chance […]
Eaton Manor Dark Skies
On Saturday 6th July 2019 the Shropshire Astronomical Society are organising an Eaton Manor Dark Skies event. The event starts at 3pm and there is an entry fee of £2. Eaton Manor Dark Skies will have Space related activities including Meteor, Solar and Stellar observing. There will be a Telescope clinic, so don’t forget to […]
Solarsphere 2019
Ever heard of Solarsphere? No. If you already like star gazing or want to start star gazing, then this is the event for you. Solarsphere has talks and workshops on all aspects of the Cosmos. Solarsphere is on the 9th to the 12th August 2019 near Builth Wells, in beautiful Welsh countryside. Solarsphere will educate […]
Shrewsbury Flower Show 2019
Shrewsbury Flower Show is on the 9th and 10th August 2019. The Quarry becomes the bustling centre of Shrewsbury for these two days with the Shrewsbury Flower Show taking centre stage. You do not need to be interested in flowers to find something to do at Shrewsbury Flower Show. There is something for all […]
Walking Festivals and Challenges 2019
Shropshire is a great area for walking in and for those of you who enjoy organised events I have put together a list of some of our local walking festivals. I will give a quick summary and let you research further. Bishops Castle Ramble, Scramble, Amble, May 11th 2019. Three walks from Bishops Castle or […]
Bishops Castle Festivals 2019
Here are some interesting festivals and events happening in Bishops Castle through the coming year. They love to organise a procession. Bishops Castle Walking Festival is on from 15th until 19th May 2019. This is the 21st annual Walking Festival. Bishops Castle Summer Rejoicing is on 23rd June 2019. Starts with a service at St […]
Local Cycling Events 2019
Here are some local cycling events with a quick summary of each. You will need to research further for more details. Bishops Castle Tandem Triathlon Saturday July 6th 2019. A fun inclusive event, dressing up is encouraged, as is partaking of local hoteliers. Arts Alive Charity Cycle Challenge starts at Clun on the 7th July […]
Beardy Folk Festival 2019
Beardy Folk Festival at Hopton Court near Cleobury Mortimer, is on 21st until 23rd June 2019 over the Solstice weekend. This festival has a great line up for its second year. Skerryvore, 3 Daft Monkeys, Urban Folk Quartet and Martin Joseph are among those performing. There are two stages at the Beardy Folk […]
Dark Skies Discovery Sites Church Stretton
A Dark Skies Discovery Site is a place where the Milky Way (not the chocolate bar) is visible in the night sky with the naked eye. There are four Dark Skies Discovery Sites across the Long Mynd, Church Stretton. These locations need to be accessible to the public and have a good clear view of […]
Festivals of Ludlow 2019
There are a few festivals in Ludlow every year. We focus on one or two each year but I thought it might be worth reminding you of the others happening throughout this year 2019. Ludlow Spring Festival is at Ludlow Castle. As well as local food and drink producers there is live music to entertain […]