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CommunityNature & OutdoorsTalks & Lectures

Around £20.00

Sowing Seeds

How do we think about succession planning for a new generation of nature lovers? What are the entry points into nature-based activities and the potential for future employment opportunities? With this conference we will look at ongoing youth investment in nature, ways of combatting eco anxiety and the development of citizen science. Limited places; booking essential! Free event but donations of £20 will cover our costs and be much appreciated.

Fri 7 Aug11:00Secret Hill Discovery Centre(1.7mi)

via Secret Hill Discovery CentreLocal gem

CommunityFood & Drink

Coffee Morning

Every Second Saturday of the month.

Sat 8 Aug10:00St Mary's Church(4.5mi)

via St Mary's ChurchCurated

Live Music

Alex Wyatt Piano Recital

Saturday 15 August 1pm

Sat 15 AugLudlow Church(3.2mi)

via Ludlow ChurchLocal gem

Community

Music Machines Tour

Immerse yourself in the sounds and stories of the past on our special Music Machines House Tour.

Sat 15 AugActon Scott Village Hall(4.2mi)

via Acton Scott Village HallLocal gem

Religion & Spirituality

Lay led worship

Sun 16 Aug11:15St Mary's Church(4.5mi)

via St Mary's ChurchCurated

Community

Late-Summer House Tour

Join a guided tour of the house and grounds led by members of the Acton family. The house tour includes the conservatory, drawing room, library and justice room on the ground floor, plus the hallway with Jacobean carving on the stairs. Some tours will include the Oak Room bedroom on the first floor, with fine carvings in the 17th-century wall panels and the bed. The walk around the grounds takes in the lawns and woodland paths to the secret Rock Garden.

Sat 5 SeptActon Scott Village Hall(4.2mi)

via Acton Scott Village HallLocal gem

Likely freeChildren & FamilyCommunityFestivals & Events

Lego Walk and Fun Day

Join us for a day of fun, feel-good fundraising and community spirit at the LEGO Walk & Fun Day at the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre! LEGO Walk – Fundraiser for Severn HospiceTake part in our special LEGO Walk and make a real difference in the lives of families in our community. Every step you take helps Severn Hospice continue its incredible work, providing compassionate care, comfort, and support to people living with life-limiting illnesses and their loved ones. Registration is free, but participants are asked to confirm their place with a minimum donation of £100 (or £50 for children under 16). The walk is open to everyone, including children aged 5 and over. So, gather all your family and friends, walk in memory or in support and help us raise much needed funds for Severn Hospice. Beyond the walk, there’s plenty of entertainment for everyone! Enjoy:Inflatables Face painting Food and drink stalls Whether you’re joining the LEGO Walk or just coming along for the fun day activities and support, get involved, enjoy the atmosphere and support a local cause that truly changes lives.Registrations are open NOW!

Sat 5 Sept13:00Secret Hill Discovery Centre(1.7mi)

via Secret Hill Discovery CentreLocal gem

Community

Autumn House Tour

Acton Scott Hall is a Grade II*-listed Elizabethan Manor House built in brick for Richard Acton (d. 1590). The house is an exceptionally early example of a double pile plan set in the beautiful Shropshire hills with stunning views over Wenlock Edge, made famous by A E Housman’s “A Shropshire Lad”.

Fri 2 OctActon Scott Village Hall(4.2mi)

via Acton Scott Village HallLocal gem

Community

Christmas House Tour

Start the festive season with the Acton family’s warm welcome to their Elizabethan Manor House decked with boughs of holly and scented with mulling spices. The house tour includes the conservatory, drawing room, library and justice room on the ground floor, plus the hallway with Jacobean carving on the stairs. Upstairs the tour includes the Oak Room bedroom, with fine carvings in the 17th-century wall panels and the bed, and the newly refurbished Blue Room bedroom, both of which can be booked for overnight stays. For more information on our bedrooms please click here.

Sat 12 DecActon Scott Village Hall(4.2mi)

via Acton Scott Village HallLocal gem

Community

Ludlow Men's Shed

Hands Together Ludlow has got Ludlow Men's Shed pencilled in. We've got the date — they've got the detail. Between us, you're sorted.

Wed 22 Jul11:00Hands Together Ludlow(6.2mi)

via Hands Together LudlowLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

Walks for All

Join us for a free, leisurely 30-minute walk in Ludlow, designed to help people get out and about and lead a more active lifestyle.

Wed 22 Jul11:00Hands Together Ludlow(6.2mi)

via Hands Together LudlowLocal gem

Community

Cleaning 2pm onwards

Cleaning 2pm onwards is happening at The Village Hall at Norbury. We've got the when and where — their site has the why and the how much.

Wed 22 Jul14:00The Village Hall at Norbury(8.3mi)

via The Village Hall at Norbury

Community

Romans Course, with the Bible Society

For more information, visit the [Bible Society](https://www.biblesociety.org.uk/resources/the-romans-course?source_code=50202&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22796595343&gclid=Cj0KCQjwkYLPBhC3ARIsAIyHi3R7Y9syeYcATAr5tI0Z9TA1rTexV58YHS4BhrhEO0ZghEYpmcdMhoUaApkoEALw_wcB) page. https://strettonparish.churchsuite.com/events/s9xo3wtc

Wed 22 Jul19:30Stretton Parish PCC(6.5mi)

via Stretton Parish PCC

Wellness & Wellbeing

Tai Chi - Wednesdays

Yang style Tai Chi is a gentle and relaxing art that promotes strength & muscle tone and improves balance & flexibility.

Wed 22 Jul20:00Oscars(6.2mi)

via Oscars

Live Music

Black Country, New Road

There are few contemporary bands who can do musical reinvention quite as consistently as Black Country, New Road. From their Mercury Music Prize-nominated debut For the First Time , which touched upon everything from jazz to post-rock via klezmer music, to the art-rock meets chamber pop follow up Ants From Up There (both top 5 charting albums).

Wed 22 Jul20:30Gallery 31(6mi)

via Gallery 31Local gem

Likely freeCommunity

Live at Ludlow Castle – The Streets + special guests

Dry your eyes mate, The Streets are coming to Ludlow and they will be performing A Grand Don’t Come for Free in full on Thursday 23rd July! One of the UK’s most important and influential hip hop and garage acts, The Streets will play the critically acclaimed album in full for the first… Continue reading Live at Ludlow Castle – The Streets + special guests

Thu 23 JulCastell Llwydlo(6mi)

via Castell LlwydloLocal gem

Community

Championing Safe Access – Is this allowed

A practical training session designed to equip you with the skills and confidence to tackle bullying, prejudice and harassment and create respectful environments.

Thu 23 JulAssociation of Independent Museums(6.6mi)

via Association of Independent MuseumsLocal gem

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Venues with events near Shawbank

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

Secret Hill Discovery Centre1.7 miles away

More about Shawbank

Shropshire, England

Shawbank is in Shropshire, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as local halls, churches and community spaces, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Shawbank 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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