LIVES ON

Experience aspects of life during WW2 in the evocative setting of Ironbridge Gorge on 27th28th May. is free event portrays life on the Home Front and in Occupied Europe, with civilian, Allied and Axis re-enactors. A programme of demonstrations will take place throughout the weekend, with both professional and hobbyist exhibitors sharing their wealth of knowledge. Fancy dress 1940s-style is welcomed and you’ll nd all the nishing touches in the thriving vintage retail village. All funds raised are donated to military charities. www.ironbridgeww2weekend.co.uk

Have Fun And Heal

From live to lively to calm, there’s something for everyone at the HEAL Festival, from 30th June – 2nd July at the West Mid Showground. is festival of experiences promotes music, art, health and wellbeing alongside community groups and charities. e line-up includes techno, folk, rock and reggae, with a theatre, arts zone and kids activities too. e Enemy and indie classics Cast headline. For tickets see www. healfestival. co.uk

Beat the Burway

ere’s something for every running ability at Church Stretton Running Festival on 10th June. Choose between 5k and 10k routes through this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty – 10k o ers the challenge of the infamous Burway. e ultimate challenge is a 50k ultra marathon to Cardingmill Valley. www.ukac group.com

Fringe favourites

e independent arts, community and culture festival that is Ludlow Fringe takes place from 11th June – 2nd July, o ering a diverse range of acts at venues around the town. Expect music, comedy, plays, talks and some big names. Ludlow Carnival takes place during the festival on 17th June, with the theme of ‘Myth, Legend and Fairytale’. In a change to ticketing, events will go on sale as each act is con rmed, so early booking is recommended. www.ludlowfringe.co.uk