Events 2008

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There are a variety of arts, cultural and community events taking place in and around Wellington throughout the year.

We feature events in Wellington and the surrounding areas of Hadley & Leegomery, Wrockwardine & Admaston, Little Wenlock, Lawley, Waters Upton & Crudgington, the Wealdmoors, Longden-on-Tern and High Ercall.

Events will be added as to these listings as we are informed of them, so keep checking the site, and if you're organising any yourself, let us know!

UPCOMING EVENTS

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WEDNESDAY 10th SEPTEMBER

'At Home' with Shropshire Male Chorus

A concert of choral music from a choir who's roots are firmly planted in the village of Hadley, where it started life as Sankey's Castle Works Male Voice Choir over sixty years ago. Musical director: Derek Westwood.

Hadley Methodist Church, Hadley, near Wellington: 7.30-9.30pm

Tickets £5 from choir members, or on the door. Call 01952 462179 for more details.

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FRIDAY 12th SEPTEMBER

Free Lunchtime Organ Concert:

‘Keyboard Magic’ with Anne Clark, Jade Harris & Michael Davey

Wellington Methodist Church; 1 – 1.40pm

Refreshments from 12.30, bring own lunch.

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SATURDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER

Heritage Open Day (various locations)

National Trust property Sunnycroft, local churches and other historic buildings open free of charge as part of the annual nationwide Heritage Open Day. See press for details.

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SUNDAY 14th SEPTEMBER

Little Wenlock Wheeze

Multi-terrain run of approximately 5-6 kilometres, attracting athletes of all ages from across the area.

Little Wenlock, nr Wellington; 11am start

Call 01952 505320 or 501892 for details

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SUNDAY 28th SEPTEMBER

Michaelmas Fayre

Sunnycroft (National Trust) 200 Holyhead Rd

1 – 5pm, usual admission prices apply

Call 01952 242884 for details

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TUESDAY 30th SEPTEMBER

Grand re-opening of The Wrekin Inn

The return of a great Wellington pub, newly refurbished and offering home cooked food and a selection of real ales. Entertainment throughout the week.

The Wrekin Inn, Wrekin Road, Wellington

Contact Garry Pyatt for details on 07824468659 / gspyatt@msn.com]

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SATURDAY 4th - THURSDAY 30th OCTOBER

Wellington Literary Festival

Wellington Town Council presents its 11th Annual Literary Festival with a host of events programmed throughout the month, including visits from broadcaster George Alagiah, parliamentary sketch writer Simon Hoggart and novelist Louis de Bernieres.

All events are free to attend but some require tickets to be ordered in advance. To see a full programme and get details of how to book, see the Town Council's website by

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SATURDAY 25th OCTOBER

Welcome: a new play by Lucy Corbett

Wellington playwright Lucy Corbett premieres her new play exploring grief and lonliness. Performed by 'My Little Theatre Company', the cast includes Lucy alongside Ben Goh and Holly Jarret.

The Function Room, The Red Lion, Holyhead Road, Wellington

Doors open 7.30pm for curtain-up at 8pm

Admission £4 (£3 concessions)

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