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WHAT’S ON IN BRIEF

11TH-19TH MAY

•11th May, Everything

Everywhere All At Once (15), Sparc Theatre, Bishop’s Castle

The Bishop’s Castle Film Society www.ludlowpianofestival.com

Choice is this Oscar-winning film, described as “a wonderfully weird, exhilaratingly all-overthe-place absurdist comedy”, following a Chinese immigrant on an epic adventure. 7pm. Tickets from £4.50.

•12th-15th May, Whitchurch Walking Festival Join Whitchurch Walkers for three days of routes around the glorious Shropshire countryside. All walks to be booked in advance, discounts o ered for multiple bookings.

•13th May, Dawn Chorus Walk and Survey, Pam’s Pools, Bridgnorth Bird enthusiasts on this guided walk will be encouraged to look and listen for birds whilst assisting with a survey. A vegetarian breakfast will be served on your return! 5am. Booking essential. £8 including breakfast.

Brand-new for 2023 is the Ludlow Piano Festival: four full days of piano concerts and events at three venues around the town. e programme runs from 24th-28th May and includes a celebrity concert, performance discussions, masterclass and concert by candlelight, featuring an extensive line-up of professional pianists. Ticket prices vary, and with some events anticipated to sell out, early booking is advised.

•14th May, Ladies Day, Ludlow Racecourse Amid the fun of the races, visitors are invited to take part in Best Dressed and Best Hat competition, as well as enjoying fashion, shopping and great food and drink. An afterparty starts at 6pm. First race 2pm. Tickets from £10.

•19th May, Samuel Moore: Flamenco Guitarist, Hermon Arts, Oswestry This solo recital draws on the many palos (musical forms) of the flamenco tradition, performed by one of Europe’s leading flamenco musicians. 7pm. Tickets £14.

WHAT’S ON IN BRIEF

20TH MAY - 4TH JUNE

•20th-21st May and ongoing, Roller Disco, Alderford Lake Alderford Lake’s brand-new roller rink is open this weekend and every weekend for skating fun for all the family. Look out for roller disco evenings as well. Sessions last 50 minutes and are pre-bookable. Tickets from £10, including skate hire and full day entry to Alderford Park.

•24th May, Darwin History Tour, Shrewsbury Clock up a few miles and lots of facts on this professionally guided walking tour around the town, taking in Darwin’s home and gardens. Meeting point is the Old Market Hall at 6pm. £5.

•27th-28th May, Derwen Fete Weekend, Derwen College from £68.

Enjoy two days of fun at Derwen College, including games, inflatables, local craft and food stalls, and the legendary duck race. The garden centre, café and shop will also be open. 10am.

• Sunnycroft, Wellington This suburban villa and mini estate is both a grand house and a home. Take the chance of a guided tour to discover generations of knickknacks and stories. Tours last approximately one hour and must be booked in advance. £8 (child £4), free to National Trust members.

•3rd-4th June, World Dinosaur Weekend, Hoo Zoo, Telford Budding palaeontologists can enjoy lots of dinosaur-related activities including the chance to get close to genuine dinosaur fossils and the latest dinosaur animatronics. Special guest is Walking with Dinosaurs’ Nigel Marven, who will be present for audience Q&A sessions on both days. Family tickets from £68.