Flying high at Cosford

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This year’s show marks the 80th anniversary of the Dambusters Raid

Get down to RAF Cosford on 11th June for the Cosford Air Show. e day will be full of exciting ying displays from the Royal Air Force and international military partners, as well as the chance to get up close to static craft on the ground. Go behind the scenes in the RAF hangar to learn more about the role of aviation engineers and technicians, and see the very best of today’s force in the RAF Zone. e Vintage Village will be packed with re-enactors and classic vehicles, while the STEM hangars o er hands-on interactive activities for the whole family. e RAF Museum is open to all air show visitors, and with showground attractions as well, an action-packed day is guaranteed. Tickets are £34 (under-16s free) and must be booked in advance. www.cosfordairshow.co.uk

McFly and more

Following the success of Alderfest 2022, this year’s line-up boasts some amazing acts, headlined by Noughties’ boyband McFly and Sam ‘Spaceman’ Ryder.

e festival is split over two nights, 30th June and 1st July, with the Friday night o ering dance anthems from classic acts including Dave Pearce and Sonique, and Saturday a more family feel with a full day of entertainment and a range of music. Day tickets from £54, camping from £66 for two, weekend pass £120. www.alderford.com

Paintings, textiles, sculpture, photography, woodcarving, glass, pottery and printmaking are on display by the Oswestry-based group. Over 20 artists are inviting visitors into their studios on 10th11th and 17th-18th June, 10am-5pm. Maps available from the gallery, open Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm.

•10th May, Eurovision Euphoria, The Buttermarket, Shrewsbury This live show is the ultimate Eurovision party night out, featuring the biggest hits (and misses!) from the past 50 years. 8pm.

From £17.50.

Goalposts are out for Climbing Out

New Saints FC, Oswestry hosts a charity match between the Welsh Veterans Over-40s and the Climbing Out Club on 28th May. Organisers Hannah McEwen and Gary Shaw past bene ciaries of the organisation, which supports people following physical or mental trauma. Programmes across the UK o er ve-day residential trips combining outdoor activities and mental resilience coaching for adults who have had their lives derailed by injury, illness or PTSD. Match kick-o is at 2pm. Tickets from £5 (under-12s free) via Eventbrite. www.climbingout.org.uk

Animal Power

Before the invention of the motor car, horse power was the order of the day, and on 13th-14th May, Blists Hill Victorian Town will be more authentic than ever as it hosts its Heavy Horse Weekend. e resident Shire horses will be joined by other heavy horses to exhibit their prowess at work tasks including logging. ere will also be displays of harnessing and farriery, and the chance to take in the town’s sights and sounds by horse bus. Entry is £23.50 (students £14). www.ironbridge.org.uk