Our diary of events for April 2023 to March 2024

A talk by local guide Maggie Love

Shrewsbury director, producer and dance historian Maggie Love will talk to us about 'The History of Dance'. As well as being a Shrewsbury Town Guide, Maggie is also Director of Shropshire Youth Theare. Her career has included West End musicals, films, top acting schools and a stint in America. She left Shrewsbury aged 17 to train as a dancer and within a few years was choreographing her first West End musical: Grease, with Su Pollard – who went on to star in TV comedy Hi De Hi – and Tracey Ullman. Her film credits include: working on the dance sound for Fame (1980), a dancer in Heaven’s Gate (1980), and various music videos.

https://shropshireyouththeatre.co.uk/the-staff/

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What a brilliant talk by the lovely Maggie. She was such an eloquent speaker who certainly knew all about her subject - Sue R
A great speaker full of passion for the subject and lots of enthusiasm and knowledge! - Kandis

Celebrating the upcoming coronation of our new King and Queen

We will get together for a fun evening celebrating the forthcoming coronation of their majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

Afternoon tea with a royal quiz and games, and plenty of time for a relaxing chat!

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A great night at our Coronation party - a royal crown competition, quiz, afternoon tea and lots of laughs and chatter! - Carol

An introduction to Tropic's range, made from naturally sourced ingredients that are cruelty-free and vegan.

Tropic's founder, Susie Ma, drew inspiration for Tropic from two sources: The first was her grandma, a medicinal chemist and toxicologist, who taught her that our skin needs feeding with nourishing, healthy ingredients just as much as our bodies. The second was her upbringing in Cairns, tropical North Queensland, Australia, where fresh aloe vera plants and exotic fruit trees pretty much grew on her doorstep!

https://tropicskincare.com/

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Marvel at these stunning Staffordshire gardens

[Image credit: Joe Wainwright Photography]

Full details, including transport arrangements, to be announced nearer the time. Open to partners and visitors.

Entry fee: £13, senior (60+) £11.50, disabled adult and companion £11.50. Further prices on their website:

https://trentham.co.uk/

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Our annual garden meeting - hosted by our President

Crossed fingers for warm, dry weather as we enjoy an outdoor meeting with lots of lovely food, drink and chat.

This year it will be in our President Sara's garden in Shepherd's Lane.

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A fantastic evening hosted by Sara - delicious food and lots of chatter - Kandis

Record-breaking rower Sharon Magrath

Image from left: Elaine Theaker, Sharon Mcgrath and Dianne Carrington

Sharon Magrath, Specialist Midwife at the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford, was joined by two other women when she set off from La Gomera in Tenerife to the English Harbour in Antigua on 12 December, 2017. Tonight she shares their story.

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A review of the last year and our plans for the future

We will be reviewing the previous twelve months and discussing our plans for the future, including our centenary next year.

We've been very privileged to have had several new members join in the last year so after the official business is over we will be having a 'getting to know you session'. Don't forget to bring your baby picture along for the competition!

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A lively meeting! - Cathy

This tasty meeting is open to partners and friends

This is small family-run business based on the Shropshire-Cheshire border. They source high-quality unusually flavoured cheeses and also produce their own Cheshire-style artisan cheese range, which at present consists of a white Cheshire cheddar and a Cheshire mozzarella.

Cost for visitors/partners/friends: £4

http://weirdandwonderfulcheese.co.uk/index.html

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It was a great evening - Joanne
A really fun evening - Penny

Fox and Hounds, Shawbury

Our annual Christmas meal out is always a great evening, with delicious food and an excellent quiz to keep us entertained.

Partners welcome

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A story of family history

A light-hearted evening featuring some of the amazing stories uncovered over thirty years of amateur genealogy. Lin and her husband Mike share their experiences with an audio-visual presentation that also incorporates their acting skills. It is sure to make you want to explore your own family history.

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Such an interesting evening - Cathy

Get your teams ready

[Image from https://www.beetle-drive.com/]

We haven't had a Beetle Drive for a while. Be warned... it can get very competitive!

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It was great fun and a lovely way to meet other members - Kaye
Thoroughly enjoyed it and vote we do another one! - Sara

Our annual bring-and-share meal to celebrate the New Year

An evening of bring-and-share food with murder mystery entertainment. 

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A talk by Victoria Graham

This might be a talk about biscuits. On the other hand, it might not...

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Have a go at crafting with an Easter theme

Come and enjoy a fun evening of crafts with demonstrations.

[Image from https://www.firstpalette.com/printable/easter-eggs.html]

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