Regular local events take place in the
area. Click on the event for more details. (to avoid disappointment you must check
with the organisers as details do change) Please also check the latest version
of Spotlight for more events. Spotlight
lists the smaller events that don't necessarily happen ever year.
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2012
please check with organisers
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EVENT |
DATES |
MORE DETAILS |
Bishop's Castle
Farmers Markets |
3rd Saturday of every
month |
01588 638141
bishopscastle.biz/food-farming.htm |
Bishop's Castle
Markets |
REGULAR |
From 7.30a.m.
Fridays except Friday after Xmas
01588 638141 |
| Wildlife Talk in BC Town Hall (7pm) |
January 18 |
Wildflowers around Bishop's Castle - Fiona Gomersall - Shropshire Wildlife Trust
townhall@bishopscastle.co.uk or 07974 772840 |
| Wildlife Talk in BC Town Hall (7pm) |
February 8 |
Simon Cooter - Stiperstones Wildlife - Natural England
townhall@bishopscastle.co.uk or 07974 772840 |
Bishops Castle Arts Festival |
February 16 - 19 |
Bishop’s Castle’s first arts festival with music, literature and art at venues throughout the town. www.bishopscastleartsfestival.co.uk
email: suewillmer@mac.com |
| Much Wenlock Male Voic Choir - St.John the Baptist Church |
March 10 |
This popular male voice choir is giving a one-off evening concert at the church to raise money for Bishop’s Castle Town Hall Renovation Fund – details to follow.
richardelawson@tiscali.co.uk Tel: 07808
330317
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| Wildlife Talk in BC Town Hall (7pm) |
March 14 |
Leo Smith - Wildlife Groups around Bishop's Castle the Upper Onny, Upper Clun and Kemp Valley - Community Wildlife Groups
townhall@bishopscastle.co.uk or 07974 772840 |
| Wildlife Talk in BC Town Hall (7pm) |
April 11 |
townhall@bishopscastle.co.uk or 07974 772840 |
Clun
Green Man Day |
May 5 - 7 |
The Green Man and Frosty the Snow Queen battle over the coming of spring to Clun. With market stalls and entertainment in the Square and on the Castle Grounds.
www.clungreenman.org.uk |
Bishop's Castle
May Fair |
May 4 - 5
|
All the fun of the fair as the travelling funfair comes to town.
07860 858062 |
| Wildlife Talk in BC Town Hall (7pm) |
May 9 |
Peter Carty Bird song of Bishop’s Castle National Trust
townhall@bishopscastle.co.uk or 07974 772840 |
Bishop’s Castle Round & About Walk |
May 12 |
12 or 22 mile circular walks starting from Bishop’s Castle using mainly public footpaths
01588 638818 walkbc@live.co.uk |
10th Clun Valley Challenge Walk |
May 14 |
16 or 26 miles of walking starting from Clun Memorial Hall with 4,300 foot of ascent. No dogs and no booking on the day
www.clunvalleychallenge.co.uk |
Aston-on-Clun
Arbor Day |
May 27 |
A traditional village festival incorporating the dressing of the famous black poplar tree in the centre of the village.
www.arbortreeday.co.uk |
Bishop's Castle
Mayor's Sunday |
June 3
|
A celebratory parade for the newly elected Mayor of Bishop’s Castle. The Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Town Clerk in full regalia with pike and mace bearers parade at 10.40 a.m. from The Town Hall to the Parish Church. 01588 638141 |
Walcot Hall Open Days |
June 3 - 4 |
Near Lydbury North the gardens and arboretum of this former home of Clive of India are open for charity under the Yellow Book scheme.
01588 680570 www.walcothall.com |
Bishop's Castle
Walking Festival |
June 12-14 |
Eight guided walks a day to suit all abilities from 3 miles to 16 miles with evening fringe events
01588 638854 www.walkingfestival.co.uk |
Landfest - Community Land Trust Festival at The Vaults |
June 8 - 10 |
Friday, June 8 through to Sunday, June 10, donations in aid of the Bishop’s Castle trust. Live bands, real ale & cider bars and barbecues in the yard at the Crown & Anchor Vaults, High St., Bishop’s Castle.
www.bcclt.org.uk 01588 638712 |
Walcot Hall Opera
The Magic Flute |
June 8 & 9 |
01588 680570 www.walcothall.com |
Bishop’s Castle Gardens Open |
June 17 |
In aid of the Shropshire Historic Churches Trust & Bishop’s Castle’s St John the Baptist Church.
01588 630531 |
Bishop's Castle
Midsummer Rejoicing |
June 23 - 24 |
Fete on the Saturday and Rush Cart parade with Morris Teams on the Sunday morning
01588 630324 >>map<< |
Clun Gardens Open |
June 23 - 24 |
01588 640217 |
Bishop's Castle
Tandem Triathlon |
JUne 27 - July 1 |
Teams of 2 with tandems swim, cycle and run starting from The Community College and SpArC grounds Bishop’s Castle
www.tandeming.co.uk 07582 003764 |
Bishop's Castle
Carnival |
July 1 |
Traditional country town carnival with a parade of floats around the town followed by fun and games on the playing fields.
01588 650446 bishopscastlecarnival.com |
Leasowes Bank Festival,
Ratlinghope |
July 7 - 28 |
Held at Leasowes Bank Farm in a converted barn this annual music festival incorporates first class performances and new work commissioned.
leasowesmusicfestival.co.uk 01743 790769 |
Bishop's Castle
Real Ale Festival |
July 6 - 7 |
Based in and around the town’s six pubs, most of the breweries in Shropshire and the borders are represented as well as a great selection from the rest of the UK. There are usually more than 60 ales and ciders on offer at any one time.
01588 630144 nev@sixbellsbrewery.co.uk |
| Bishop's Castle Stone Skimming
Championship - Walcot Hall |
July 15
12-5pm |
walkbc@live.co.uk |
Bishop’s Castle Party in the Park |
July 21 |
Party for and by the local ‘About Music Project’ with local well know and new bands. This is a relaxed family event, bring a deck chair and enjoy the music. 12 noon to 10 p.m
01588 638173 or 01588 638664 |
Snailbeach Mines
Open Day |
see website |
www.shropshiremines.org.uk |
Clun
Carnival
|
August 4 |
A procession of carnival floats tour the town at 1.30 p.m. followed by the crowing of the ‘carnival queen’ in the town square followed by an afternoon of stalls and local produce show in the Castle grounds. Art and Craft Exhibition is held in the Town Hall from the previous Monday.
01588 640629 or 660250 |
Farmer Phil's Festival
Ratlinghope |
August 10 - 12
|
Rock festival in the hills! Phil Harding of Near Gatten Farm Tel: 01588 650459
www.farmerphilsfestival.co.uk |
Bishop's Castle
Michaelmas Fair |
September 15 - 16 |
Steam and vintage vehicles along with street theatre, entertainers and music throughout the town.
01588 638854 or 07976 437005 www.michaelmasfair.org.uk |
Bishop's Castle
Real Furniture Show |
September 16 - 17 |
01588 630006 |
Lydbury North Apple Pressing Days |
Sept 30 - Oct 1 |
Booking essential
01584 876039 or 01743
233123 |
Clun Valley
Beer Festival |
Oct 5 - 7 |
All the pubs along the beautiful Clun valley join in this event. Transport is provided between pubs.
01588 640305 events@whi-clun.org.uk |
Lydbury North Apple Pressing Days |
Sept 30 - Oct 1 |
Booking essential on 01588 680203 or 01588 680490 |
BC02 – Music from Elsewhere, Beer from Here |
October 5 - 7 |
A day of live music at The Six Bells, an award winning brew pub, featuring bands and artist from around the globe. Folk, rock electronica, loud, quiet or just strange! 01588 630595 |
Russet Ramble
|
October 6
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12 mile sponsored walk around the local footpaths in aid of Bishop’s Castle Bowling Club
01588 638818 email: walkbc@live.co.uk |
BC Remembrance Sunday |
November 13 |
01588 638141 |
Christmas Lights Festival
& Street Party
|
December 1 |
Market stalls, music, late night shopping and parades along with the lights switching on ceremony.
01588 638467 www.bcchristmaslights.co.uk |
Craft Show at St. John
the Baptist Church |
December 1 |
In conjunction with the Christmas Lights Festival the church opens its doors to crafts from the area
01588 638269 |
Clun Christmas Lights
From 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. |
December 10 |
From 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m
events@whi-clun.co.uk |
