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The Very Hungry Caterpillar & Other Stories Film + Crafty Making Workshop

ComedyCommunityWorkshops & Classes

Around £3.50

The Very Hungry Caterpillar & Other Stories Film + Crafty Making Workshop

THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR AND OTHER STORIES THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR: Learn to count when The Very Hungry Caterpillar eats his way to a magical transformation. PAPA, PLEASE GET THE MOON FOR MEl: A little girl is fascinated by the changing face of the moon. THE VERY QUIET CRICKET: Learning to speak does not come easily for The Very Quiet Cricket. Will he ever learn? THE MIXED-UP CHAMELEON: When The Mixed Up Chameleon visits a zoo, the experience teaches him the meaning of being yourself. I SEE A SONG: Imagination is the magic carpet to a rainbow world of music in I See A Song. But can you really see a song? join us for a this wonderful selection of short animations then stay for a crafty making session with Liz and team at SpArC theatre All materials and ideas provided with plenty of freedom to be creative ! £3.50 per child or £6 for 2 children. Accompanying Adults FREE but please book a place so we know for seating and we would be grateful of a donation on the day if you want to make things too. All ages welcome. Under 8’s must be accompanied. 10.45 Arrive 10.50 Watch Animation on the big SpArC Cinema Screen 11.20 -12.45 – Making Workshop- – All materials provided This work shop is a collaboration with FLICKS IN THE STICKS The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Other Stories | Trailer

Thu 23 Jul11:45Sparc Theatre(0.3mi)

via Sparc Theatre

ComedyCommunityFestivals & Events

Rescheduled Event: Bishops Castle Carnival 125yr Celebration

RESCHDULED EVENT NEW DATE Thursday 23 July 7.30pm Join us for a wonderful community evening of film, photos, and memories of the Carnival over its incredible 125 years. Lets celebrate this years carnival and all the years gone by together Cheese and Wine included in ticket price- All proceeds to Bishop’s Castle Carnival . All Welcome

Thu 23 Jul20:30Sparc Theatre(0.3mi)

via Sparc Theatre

Community

60th Anniversary party

60th Anniversary party at The Village Hall at Norbury. Consider this your nudge. The organiser's site is your next stop for the details.

Sat 25 Jul12:00The Village Hall at Norbury(3.5mi)

via The Village Hall at Norbury

Community

Lay-Led Service

Twice a month on the 2nd and 4th Sundays, 9.45am or 10am there is a lay-led services either at St George's Church or at Clun Methodist Church.

Sun 26 Jul09:45Clunton: St Mary(4.7mi)

via Clunton: St MaryLocal gem

Sports & Fitness

Table Tennis

Table Tennis Home / Events / Table Tennis Event Details This event is running from 5 January 2026 until 28 December 2026. It is next occurring on 20 July, 2026 2:00 pm Upcoming Dates: 20 July, 2026 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm27 July, 2026 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm3 August, 2026 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm10 August, 2026 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm17 August, 2026 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm24 August, 2026 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm31 August, 2026 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm7 September, 2026 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm14 September, 2026 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm21 September, 2026 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm28 September, 2026 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm5 October, 2026 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm12 October, 2026 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm19 October, 2026 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm26 October, 2026 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm2 November, 2026 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm9 November, 2026 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm16 November, 2026 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm23 November, 2026 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm30 November, 2026 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm7 December, 2026 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm14 December, 2026 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm21 December, 2026 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm28 December, 2026 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Mon 27 Jul14:00The Village Hall at Norbury(3.5mi)

via The Village Hall at Norbury

Arts & Culture

WI Craft

WI Craft Home / Events / WI Craft Event Details This event is running from 28 April 2026 until 24 November 2026. It is next occurring on 28 July, 2026 1:00 pm Upcoming Dates: 28 July, 2026 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm22 September, 2026 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm24 November, 2026 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Tue 28 Jul13:00The Village Hall at Norbury(3.5mi)

via The Village Hall at Norbury

Community

Community Energy

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Thu 30 Jul19:00Churchstoke Shopping Centre(4.2mi)

via Churchstoke Shopping CentreLocal gem

Community

Service of the Word

Sun 2 Aug11:15Clunton: St Mary(4.7mi)

via Clunton: St MaryLocal gem

Sports & Fitness

Table Tennis

Mon 3 Aug14:00The Village Hall at Norbury(3.5mi)

via The Village Hall at Norbury

Live Music

Community Choir

Community Choir Home / Events / Community Choir Event Details This event is running from 4 August 2026 until 18 August 2026. It is next occurring on 4 August, 2026 7:00 pm Upcoming Dates: 4 August, 2026 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm18 August, 2026 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Tue 4 Aug19:00The Village Hall at Norbury(3.5mi)

via The Village Hall at Norbury

Community

Around £20

Events 2026

This year we are concentrating on organising events in partnership with other colleagues:

Fri 7 AugMiddle Marches Community Land Trust(0.1mi)

via Middle Marches Community Land TrustCurated

Community

Around £6

Pop-up Parkour

10.00 am Session 11.00 am Session 2.00pm Session 2.45pm Session Pop-Up Parkour is back!!! Brings the excitement of parkour, free running, and dynamic movement directly to local community parks and events across the region. Using a variety of purpose-built equipment and obstacles, it offers young people a unique opportunity to explore Parkour movement techniques through jumps, vaults, rolls, and slides with professional coaches in high energy sessions. The workshops will be bookable and led by Ascension Dance Parkour coaches. Each one will have different skills to learn for variety. Workshop 1 / 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM £6 Workshop 2 / 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM £5 Drop in 1 / 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM FREE ( All Welcome children must be accompanied by an adult for the Free sessions) (Lunch Break / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) Workshop 3 / 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM £6 Workshop 4 / 2:45 PM – 3:30 PM £6 Drop in 2 / 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM FREE ( All Welcome children must be accompanied by an adult for the Free sessions) The drop-in session will be open to all on the day and will need to be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times Age: 7 + You can book for as many sessions as you want Combining structured workshops with supervised open play, Pop-Up Parkour is an, inclusive activity that invites young people to challenge their physical abilities in a fun, high-energy environment.

Fri 7 Aug11:00Sparc Theatre(0.3mi)

via Sparc Theatre

Community

Around £6

Paddington 2

The second film in the Paddington trilogy. Paddington, now happily settled with the Brown family and a popular member of the local community, picks up a series of odd jobs to buy the perfect present for his Aunt Lucy’s 100th birthday, only for the gift to be stolen.

Sun 9 AugArts Alive(0.1mi)

via Arts Alive

Sports & Fitness

Table Tennis

Mon 10 Aug14:00The Village Hall at Norbury(3.5mi)

via The Village Hall at Norbury

Likely freeCommunity

The Doing Good Together Fund

We are so excited to tell you more about our Doing Good Together Fund, providing more money for good causes locally, and how you, our members, are at the very heart of it.

Fri 14 Aug11:00Churchstoke Shopping Centre(4.2mi)

via Churchstoke Shopping CentreLocal gem

Religion & Spirituality

Lay led worship

Sun 16 Aug11:15Clunton: St Mary(4.7mi)

via Clunton: St MaryLocal gem

Community

Hall Booked for Ta'Ji

Lydbury North Village Hall is being delightfully mysterious about Hall Booked for Ta'Ji. Consider our curiosity piqued. Yours too, hopefully.

Wed 26 Aug18:15Lydbury North Village Hall(2.3mi)

via Lydbury North Village Hall

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Venues with events near Bishop's Castle

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

Sparc Theatre0.3 miles away Middle Marches Community Land Trust0.1 miles away Arts Alive0.1 miles away

More about Bishop's Castle

Shropshire, England

Bishop's Castle is in Shropshire, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as Bishop's Castle Methodist Church and Chloe yoga, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Bishop's Castle events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar & Other Stories Film + Crafty Making Workshop