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What's on in Bar, Upper

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History & Heritage

Newport History Society

Found this on Cosy Hall's radar. Newport History Society — sounds promising. Click through for the director's cut.

Wed 12 Aug20:00Cosy Hall(0.4mi)

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Trefoil Guild

Trefoil Guild at Cosy Hall. We've done the legwork finding it — they've done the legwork organising it. Fair deal.

Thu 13 Aug20:00Cosy Hall(0.4mi)

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Wolf Awareness Weekend

Join us for Wolf Awareness Weekend and discover more about these powerful and intelligent animals through a range of engaging activities taking place across the zoo. Learn about wolf behaviour, … Continued The post Wolf Awareness Weekend appeared first on Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World.

Sat 15 AugLemur Wood(4.1mi)

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Village Service

Lay Lead

Sun 16 Aug09:30St Luke's Church(4.1mi)

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Dance

Newport Tango Tea Dance

The full scoop on Newport Tango Tea Dance lives over on Cosy Hall's site. We're just the friendly messenger.

Sun 16 Aug16:00Cosy Hall(0.4mi)

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U3A

Found this on Cosy Hall's radar. U3A — sounds promising. Click through for the director's cut.

Mon 17 Aug15:00Cosy Hall(0.4mi)

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Prehistoric Park with Nigel Marven: LIVE

Experience Prehistoric Park with Nigel Marven LIVE at Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World, where the prehistoric past bursts into life! Join Nigel for an unforgettable live appearance packed with stories, … Continued The post Prehistoric Park with Nigel Marven: LIVE appeared first on Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World.

Sat 29 AugLemur Wood(4.1mi)

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Benefice Service

On the 5th Sunday of the month we invite all our Benefice to join together in one church for a service usually with a Guest Speaker and Communion.

Sun 30 Aug10:30St Luke's Church(4.1mi)

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Joint Benefice Service - One service across the six churches

5th Sunday service may be in any of the churches in the group - check noticeboards or contact us for details

Sun 30 Aug10:30St Lawrence's Church(4.6mi)

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Cliff

Right then — Cliff at Artworx Gallery. We've nabbed the essentials, they've kept the juicy bits for their own site.

Fri 4 SeptArtworx Gallery(0.2mi)

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Peter

We found this gem on Artworx Gallery's website. Peter — sounds like it could be a cracker, doesn't it?

Fri 4 SeptArtworx Gallery(0.2mi)

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Let customers speak for us

Let customers speak for us. Artworx Gallery. Date's on the card. That's the trailer — their site's got the main feature.

Fri 4 SeptArtworx Gallery(0.2mi)

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International Primate Day

Celebrate International Primate Weekend with the launch of our brand-new Primate Experience. Discover fascinating facts about primates through a range of activities and talks. A fantastic weekend celebrating some of … Continued The post International Primate Day appeared first on Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World.

Sat 5 SeptLemur Wood(4.1mi)

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Janet Hampson

Yet another amazing and beautiful miniature edge sculpture.Perfectly positioned in-between my lion cub and tiger cub. Even more special as its a Limited Edition. Fantastic service and customer care as usual from Julie and Chris at Artworx Gallery.Thankyou

Sun 6 SeptArtworx Gallery(0.2mi)

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Richard Ingram

My go to store for all Edge Sculptures

Sun 6 SeptArtworx Gallery(0.2mi)

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Let customers speak for us

from 745 reviews Janet Hampson Best online company I have dealt with I can not thank Julie and Chris for all their brilliant customer service and prompt delivery given to each and every purchase I have made from Artworx Gallery.They are always happy to answer any queries I have.Thankyou Janet Hampson Artworx Gallery 06/09/2026 Janet Hampson Love the Limited Edition miniature St George Lion Bust Yet another amazing and beautiful miniature edge sculpture.Perfectly positioned in-between my lion cub and tiger cub. Even more special as its a Limited Edition. Fantastic service and customer care as usual from Julie and Chris at Artworx Gallery.Thankyou Lion Bust Saint George Miniature LE 500 06/09/2026 Julieroach Beautiful item Beautiful item. Fantastic company to deal with. Prompt service and excellent communication. Highly recommend. Bear Cub 06/09/2026 Richard Ingram Usual excellent service My go to store for all Edge Sculptures Badger Bust 06/09/2026 Anonymous Highly Recommended for Art Lovers Amazing artwork paired with excellent customer service Artworx Gallery 06/08/2026 susan king Great Eliza 06/07/2026 Jyoung Fantastic service as always Fantastic service as always. Love the lion England bust. Lion Bust Saint George Miniature LE 500 06/06/2026 Tina Absolutely Beautiful Badger Bust Another fantastic piece from Edge Sculptures. The detail is wonderful. Julie & Chris are fantastic from placing the order, delivery and tracking. I wouldn't shop anywhere else.

Sun 6 SeptArtworx Gallery(0.2mi)

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Nigel Smith

Absolutely amazing service communication 2nd to none under a really nice business card inside the package just to add that special touch. Would recommend 100% I will definitely be using again. Once again, thank you.

Sun 6 SeptArtworx Gallery(0.2mi)

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Venues with events near Bar, Upper

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Artworx Gallery0.2 miles away Cosy Hall0.4 miles away

More about Bar, Upper

Shropshire, England

Upper Bar sits quietly in Shropshire, right where the river meets the rolling hills. The Newport Cottage Care Centre keeps things lively with their usual mix of community events and local gatherings. It is a proper village spot where everyone knows exactly what is on for the weekend. There are always plenty of choices near the high street without needing to travel far. We pull all the local news together so you can sit back and plan your evening properly. No need to waste time hunting around when everything is right here in Upper Bar.

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