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Shropshire events are starting to move indoors for the winter so this month features books and beers with Wellington taking centre stage with its annual Literary Festival. Now established as one of Shropshire's literary highlights this month long celebration showcases both local and national writers. Fittingly there will be a talk about The Battle of Trafalgar to coincide with the 200th anniversary of this famous naval victory and Admiral Nelson's death. The full details are available at the site mentioned below. This month also sees the finest Beer Festival in Shropshire being held at the Crown in Oakengates. The site has details of the beers and some musical attractions. I hope you enjoy the sites I have selected and that you can manage to visit some or all of the events featured.
http://www.wellington-shropshire.gov.uk/ This month long festival features a number of special events. The festival starts on 1st October with The Wrekin Writers Workshop featuring Martin Newell. Martin, a writer, broadcaster and musician, also has an evening talk on the 1st October. Local writer George Evans will be launching his latest book "Window on Wellington" in association with Wellington Civic Society later in the month and there will also be a talk on the Battle of Trafalgar to commemorate the 200th anniversary. The site has all the details of this always interesting festival. Crown Inn Oakengates Beer Festival 29 September - 3 October http://www.crown.oakengates.com/fest.htm Although in general I am a lager drinker I have been known to down the odd pint or three of beer so I am always interested in the more unusual beers and during their Beer Festival the Crown is the place to go to try the many real ales that are on offer. Weston Park Horse Trials 5 - 9 October http://www.westonht.freeserve.co.uk/wpaF... This is the showpiece of the equestrian year at Weston Park and features dressage, cross-country and show jumping. For anyone interested in horses this is a must attend event. The site gives details on times, admission prices and everything else you need to know. Real Music - Music in Shropshire http://www.real-music.co.uk/Real-Music.h... This site gives details of local live music as well as visits by some well known acts to the county such as The Alex Harvey Band coming in November. The site gives details for each week and will enable visitors to plan a night out at a Shropshire venue with live music. Local to Ludlow http://www.localtoludlow.org.uk/ This site features local producers (within 30 miles) in the Ludlow area. As well as good producers it also gives details of when many local markets are held. Go To Page: 1 2 |
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